Research Data Research Articles

UNVEILING THE INTERPLAY OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE, MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SME PERFORMANCE

This research uses the resource-based view theory to examine the influence of competitive advantage on SME performance. Furthermore, this research also examines the effect of management accounting information systems on SME performance. This study used a survey method with 129 SMEs in Malang City, Indonesia. Research data was analyzed using Warp PLS 8.0. The research results show a significant effect between competitive advantage and management accounting information systems on the performance of SMEs. In addition, management accounting information systems can moderate the relationship between competitive advantage and SME performance. These results imply that SMEs must create a competitive advantage over competitors, which will positively affect profits. In addition, implementing a management accounting information system will further strengthen the role of competitive advantage in improving performance for SMEs

Population-Level Administrative Data: A Resource to Advance Psychological Science

Population-level administrative data—data on individuals’ interactions with administrative systems, such as health-care, social-welfare, criminal-justice, and education systems—are a fruitful resource for research into behavior, development, and well-being. However, administrative data are underutilized in psychological science. Here, we review advantages of population-level administrative data for psychological research and provide examples of advances in psychological theory arising from administrative data studies. We focus on advantages in three areas: the collection and recording of population-level administrative data, the data’s large scale, and unique data linkages. We also describe ethical issues as well as methodological considerations and limitations in population administrative data research and outline future directions to enable psychological scientists to more fully capitalize on administrative data resources.

Cancer pharmacoinformatics: Databases and analytical tools.

Cancer is a subject of extensive investigation, and the utilization of omics technology has resulted in the generation of substantial volumes of big data in cancer research. Numerous databases are being developed to manage and organize this data effectively. These databases encompass various domains such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, immunology, and drug discovery. The application of computational tools into various core components of pharmaceutical sciences constitutes "Pharmacoinformatics", an emerging paradigm in rational drug discovery. The three major features of pharmacoinformatics include (i) Structure modelling of putative drugs and targets, (ii) Compilation of databases and analysis using statistical approaches, and (iii) Employing artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms for the discovery of novel therapeutic molecules. The development, updating, and analysis of databases using statistical approaches play a pivotal role in pharmacoinformatics. Multiple software tools are associated with oncoinformatics research. This review catalogs the databases and computational tools related to cancer drug discovery and highlights their potential implications in the pharmacoinformatics of cancer.

Beyond Magic: Fostering Literacy Resilience in Diverse Classrooms through Home-Based Approaches

The classrooms in Israel are very diverse, with students differing in learning styles, their handling of literacy tasks, personal and socioeconomic backgrounds, and more. These differences significantly impact the curriculum aimed at promoting literacy resilience, explicit teaching processes in the classroom, and imparting metacognitive strategies and actions to overcome learning difficulties. This qualitative-interpretative study reveals the pedagogical perceptions, challenges, and coping strategies of fourteen Hebrew teachers in five elementary schools in central Israel regarding integrating home literacy in language lessons and cultivating literacy resilience among their students. The research data were collected through in-depth interviews with the teachers. The analysis of the teachers’ reports reveals two main perceptions regarding literacy resilience: (1) Literacy resilience is a tool for life; (2) Home literacy significantly contributes to fostering literacy resilience. Furthermore, cultivating literacy resilience presents three significant challenges for the teachers: (1) Teaching in a heterogeneous classroom, (2) Encouraging parental involvement, and (3) Fostering independent learners. To cultivate literacy resilience in a heterogeneous classroom, teachers must be sensitive to each student’s unique needs and plan teaching-learning processes based on principles of self-directed learning and peer dialogue. They must establish a personal-emotional connection that is a significant anchor for the students and outlines a path for integrating and strengthening the sense of competence in handling literacy tasks. It was also found that parental involvement is a significant factor influencing the cultivation of literacy resilience, and teachers undertake various actions to increase their level of involvement. This study adds an essential layer to the body of knowledge regarding the understanding of the factors affecting the development of pedagogical literacy perceptions that promote the integration of home literacy in the classroom. These perceptions may promote the nurturing process of literacy resilience among students from various cultures, accepting and understanding them. In this way, we can attempt to address literacy and language challenges in Israel.

Development of an E-Handbook Based on Research on the Medicinal Plant Premna serratifolia as The Natural Resources of West Kalimantan for High School Students

This research aims to develop a comprehensive e-handbook, containing research-based information on the medicinal plant Premna serratifolia as the natural resources of West Kalimantan for high school students. This research used a research and development (R&D) method with an ADDIE model and was conducted in three high schools in West Kalimantan. Research instruments include validation instruments and student response questionnaires. The research data were analyzed using quantitative data analysis. Expert validators in content, media, and language assessed the e-Hanbook, resulting in validation percentages of 85.4% for content, 82.6% for media, and 81.5% for language. The practicality of the e-Hanbook was tested through initial and final field trials, achieving percentages of 80.8% and 87.2% respectively. Consequently, the research suggests that the e-Hanbook on Premna serratifolia medicinal plants is highly suitable and practical for high school students.

Fruchtbringende Gesellschaft (1617–1680) Member Publication Patterns in the VD17

This paper presents the first results of a larger project that draws on large-scale data analysis to investigate the publication patterns and networks of the 890 members of the Fruchtbringende Gesellschaft (1617–1680), or Fruitbearing Society, the first and largest cultural society in early modern Central Europe. First, we elucidate the major steps, including data wrangling, evaluation, clean-up, and algorithmic enrichment, necessary to transform the already high-quality VD17 bibliographic database into research data. Then, we relate the first results of our investigation of the publication patterns of Society members over time. This analysis brings more nuance to the existing narrative of a society that shifted from focusing on the literary and linguistic aspects of its agenda in the first period (1617–1650) to a more courtly one in the later periods (1651–1662/67) of its existence

Enhancing research integrity and data quality through standardized electronic case report forms

Enhancing research integrity and data quality through standardized electronic case report forms

Setting up a Research Data Repository Based on Invenio RDM

Setting up a research data repository is a time-consuming task. Learning from others who went a similar way can be very helpful. For that reason we want to share our own experience. This article is based on the lessons learned while setting up a repository based on Invenio RDM at the Leibniz Institute for the German Language (IDS) in Mannheim between March 2022 and September 2023. We explain our decisions and steps taken on the way. Even though our requirements differ from other institutions’ we are confident that this description can be helpful to others. We mostly worked with language data, still the basic considerations are as valid and relevant to all areas within the Digital Humanities and beyond. This article is neither intended to convince you to set up your own repository nor to do the opposite. It should, however, help you to make your own informed decisions.

Quality of Life With and Without Using Smart Phone Among Visually Impaired People

Background and Objectives: The quality of life (QoL) of blind people is affected by various variables, including age, sex, level of education, severity of low vision, use of applications and software, etc. This research aims to compare the QoL of people with low vision who use and do not use low-vision applications on smartphones. Methods: The statistical population included all patients with low vision who were referred to low vision research centers and other institutions active in the field of blindness and low vision in Tehran City, Iran. The sample size of this study was 43 people using the conviniece sampling method and Cochran’s formula, which was considered to be 90 people due to the existence of two groups for comparison. The research data collection tool was Hakimzadeh Yazdi’s QoL questionnaire (2022). Two-way one-variable analysis of variance and SPSS software, version 21 were used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that people with low vision who use low-vision applications have a higher QoL compared to people with low-vision who do not use low-vision applications (P<0.05). Also, the effect of demographic variables on the QoL of low-vision patients using and not using applications was presented (P<0.05). Age and gender had no significant effect on QoL. Conclusion: Considering the impact of applications in facilitating the daily affairs of low vision patients, it is recommended to use it in treatment and educational programs in hospitals and even in the family.

Problematic Pornography Use, Mental Health, and Suicidality among Young Adults

The relationship between suicidality and problematic pornography use (PPU) is not clear, and the limited research data that exists show contradictory results. The present study aims to explore the associations between these two variables in a sample of young adults, taking into account gender differences and the role of loneliness, emotional states, and well-being. A total of 332 national and international students (60% female) at an Italian University with a mean age of 23 years (SD = 2.84) completed an anonymous online survey during the period from March 2023 to May 2023. The results show that PPU was associated with higher levels of anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness, and suicide ideation, as well as lower life satisfaction. Gender comparison analysis revealed significantly higher scores for PPU and loneliness among men, while women scored higher in stress, anxiety, and life satisfaction. Significant correlations between PPU and suicidal ideation and having a suicide plan were established for female participants despite their lower scores in PPU. Multiple regression analysis revealed that PPU and its interaction with gender were both significant predictors of suicidal ideation. Future attention should be paid to how young women may be influenced by exposure to sexually explicit materials, while always considering the role of loneliness.

The Effect of Task-Based Language Teaching On Speaking Abilities of Iraqi Intermediate EFL Learners and Their Attitudes Towards English

In the last couple of decades, language educators have focused on the development of communicative language teaching approaches, which emphasize teaching language through communication. Among these approaches, Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) has gained popularity, and it is believed that TBLT can contribute to the development of speaking ability among learners. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of TBLT in developing speaking ability among intermediate level Iraqi students. This quasi-experimental study included 50 individuals from a public school in Iraq. Students in the experimental group were taught using TBLT, whereas those in the control group were taught conventionally. The research data were acquired using two instruments of tests (pre- and post-test) to assess the students' speaking performance before and after treatment, as well as a questionnaire to determine their attitudes toward English. The validity and reliability of the study instruments were confirmed. The results of the research were analyzed using ANCOVA and MANCOVA. The data revealed that TBLT greatly enhances students' speaking abilities, and they have positive sentiments concerning its use in their speaking classes.

INVESTIGATE THE ROLE OF TEACHER-STUDENT INTERACTION IN FOSTERING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AT SMP ISLAM AR-RAAFI’

Salma, 2024 “Investigate the Role of Teacher-Student Interaction in Fostering Critical Thinking Skills at Smp Islam Ar-Raafi’”. A thesis of English Education Department Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. (Supervised by Ika Sastrawati and Hijrah). The study aims to find out whether the interaction between teachers and students can stimulate the student's critical thinking. This study examines the interaction between teachers and students. The subjects of the study were one English teacher and five students of SMP Islam Ar-Raafi’ Makassar who were selected using purposive sampling techniques. This method of research is qualitative research with phenomena experienced by the subject of research, for example interactions, learning materials, etc. This research data is collected through observation and interviews. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data display, and conclusion/verification. This research is expected to benefit teachers and students in interacting in the classroom. In this case, teachers are asked to build interaction with students by increasing communication to students. With the interaction between teachers and students, students can exchange views, express opinions, analyze, and evaluate the materials studied, which of course can encourage the critical thinking of students. It can be concluded that the role of interaction among teacher and students is very important in fostering the student's ctirical thinking skills.

Quality Education: Development and Validation of Analytical Thinking and Entrepreneur Thingking Skills in Science Learning

Objective: In Indonesia, programs amid the widespread were proceeded and reinforced into the Merdeka Belajar program which was actualized more comprehensively through 4 programs counting online get to, instructor preparing, learning materials, and crisis educational programs. In any case, the existing science education in Indonesia has to be changed into a unused paradigm that includes the aptitudes required within the period of mechanical transformation 4.0 and society 5.0. These skills include analytical thinking and entrepreneurial thinking. Method: This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) research with the Design-based Research (DBR) development model adapted from Plomp. Focus Group Discussion aims to equalize perceptions and make decisions on the dimensions of analytical thinking and entrepreneurial thinking skills. Focus group discussion involved 25 respondents who are experts in their fields, consisting of 25 experts including 3 professors, 10 doctors, 3 masters, and 9 practicing Senior High School Science Teachers. The research data were analyzed with descriptive statistics to obtain averages and percentages. The Focus Group Discussion process was carried out for 2 cycles to obtain an agreement regarding the dimensions of analytical thinking skills (AT) and entrepreneurial thinking skills (ETS). Results and Discussion: The results of the development of the dimensions of analytical thinking skills consist of Analysis, Organization, Generalization, and Evaluation. While the aspects of entrepreneurial thinking skills include Good Planning, Strategic Thinking, Creativity, Communication, And Leadership. The validity results show that all instruments have a validity value > 0.83%. Research Implications: The implication of this research is that this research is expected to be a reference for teachers to empower higher order thinking skills. As well as being a reference for independent curriculum education policies related to the future competencies needed by students

Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk: Two Sample Mendelian Randomization

Although numerous observational studies have reported on the association between alcohol consumption and cancer, insufficient studies have estimated the causality. Our study evaluated the causal relationship between various types of cancer according to the frequency of drinking and the amount of alcohol consumed. The research data were obtained from the publicly available MR-Base platform. The frequency and amount of drinking were selected as the exposure, and 16 cancer types were selected as the outcome. Two-sample summary data Mendelian randomization (2SMR) was conducted to examine the causality between alcohol consumption and cancer type. Additionally, for cancers suspected of pleiotropy, outliers were removed and re-analyzed through radial MR. The MR results using the inverse variance weighted (IVW) method were different before and after removing outliers. The biggest differences were found for esophageal cancer and biliary tract cancer. For esophageal cancer, after removing outliers (rs13102973, rs540606, rs650558), the OR (95% CI) was 3.44 (1.19–9.89), which was statistically significant (p = 0.02172). Even in biliary tract cancer, after removing outliers (rs13231886, rs58905411), the OR (95% CI) was 3.86 (0.89–16.859), which was of borderline statistical significance (p = 0.07223). The strongest association was found for esophageal cancer. For other cancers, the evidence was not sufficient to draw conclusions. More research is needed to understand the causality between drinking and cancer.

Analisis Penerapan Sistem dan Prosedur Akuntansi dalam Pengelolaan Dana Desa

This research aims to analyze the application of accounting systems and procedures in managing Village funds. This research was conducted in Geliting village, Kewapante District, Sikka Regency. This research data was obtained from several data collection techniques, namely through observation and interviews. The results of this research indicate that the accounting system and procedures in managing village funds in Geliting Village are in accordance with Permendagri No. 113 of 2014 which includes: (1) In the planning stage, the Geliting village government involves the community to play an active role in the village fund planning process. (2) In the implementation stage, the village government carries out all programs mutually agreed between village officials and the community which prioritizes community needs. (3) The administration stage, in the form of recording transactions, both receipts and expenditures, in the general cash book, tax assistant cash book and bank cash book. (4) Reporting stage, in the form of submitting a report on budget realization which is carried out in two stages. (5) Accountability stage, in the form of the obligation of the village government to be accountable for budget realization reports to the central district government. However, at the reporting stage in the form of submitting reports on budget realization, delays often occur for several years.

Enhancing Cultural Heritage Tourism through Market Innovation and Technology Integration

Integrating the preservation of cultural heritage with the development of tourism is essential for fostering sustainable economic growth and honoring historical and cultural values. This abstract outlines the pivotal findings from an action research project in an urban setting within the Yangtze River Delta region, emphasizing the role of market innovation and the strategic use of emerging technologies to align cultural heritage conservation with tourism economic growth. The project was approached through a multifaceted methodology, including a literature review, field research, and qualitative data analysis. The research adopted a proactive methodology, harnessing Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to significantly boost visitor engagement and educational enrichment. Integral to the project's strategy was the active inclusion of the community and an educational framework that underscored the collaborative development of knowledge, valuing local perspectives. The implementation of these technologies facilitated immersive experiences, leading to a substantial increase in tourist satisfaction and an enhanced awareness of cultural heritage among residents, suggesting a symbiotic dynamic between preservation efforts and development. Despite the study's regional focus, which presents limitations in the generalizability of the findings, the results underscore the necessity for expanded research. There is a clear need to examine the intricate interplay between technological optimization and conservation strategies within a variety of cultural and geographical contexts. The insights garnered from this study contribute meaningfully to the field of sustainable cultural heritage tourism, suggesting avenues for future exploration and practical application.

Development Of Invertebrate Instruments To Improve Critical Thinking

Research instruments are tools used to collect research data, both qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data can be in the form images, words, and/or other objects that are non-numerical, while quantitative data is data that is or is in the form of numbers. This research was used as an assessment test to measure students' critical thinking in junior high school, specifically invertebrate material. For students, assessment instruments function as a means of evaluating their understanding of the material taught by the teacher. Therefore, teachers need to develop assessment instruments that can stimulate students to develop critical thinking skills. This research uses the RND method with the ADDIE model. Five descriptive questions will be developed, each reflecting an indicator of critical thinking skills which serves as a guide in making test instruments. The five indicators of critical thinking skills and the detailed questions that represent them. This test assessment instrument was tested on 40 individuals using validity and reliability tests, including students, prospective teachers and teachers.The research results show that this instrument can be used and is declared valid with a validity value of 81.11% and is declared valid, while for reliability it gets a score above 0.6 which is categorized as reliable and Critical thinking test assessment instruments on invertebrate material can be used by teachers.

Electronic health records model to improve the quality of patients’ healthcare

Background: Electronic health records (EHR) has been acknowledged for bringing down healthcare costs and enhancing hospital service standards.Aim: The aim of this study was to develop an EHR model to lower patient treatment costs and enhance healthcare quality in South African public healthcare.Methods: In this study, a cross-sectional quantitative methodology was used. The research data for this study were provided by medical healthcare professionals, at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH). This included doctors, nurses, pharmacists, radiologists, and radiographers who completed a semi-structured questionnaire.Results: The final model’s findings show that the use of EHR significantly improves information quality (IQ) and positively influences medical errors reduction (MER). Knowledge quality (KQ) has a positive significant impact on MER, whereas IQ has a considerable negative impact on MER. Furthermore, cost reduction in patient treatment (CRPT) has a positive significant influence on MER.Conclusion: Patients obtain better medical care when medical professionals have access to complete and accurate information. Medical errors can be reduced or even prevented with the use of EHRs, which can lead to better patient outcomes.Contribution: The quality of patient care at South African public hospitals and in other developing countries can be enhanced by using this framework as a guide to reduce treatment costs.

Emotional Intelligence with Self Esteem in Adolescents Who Have Experienced Child Abuse In Sorong City

Adolescence is often considered a transition period marked by significant changes. It is seen as a period of transition, a challenging age, and a time of searching for identity. At the same time, adolescence is also considered the threshold of adulthood because it involves uncertainty and lack of control. Family dynamics also tend to change during the adolescent phase, including increased conflict between teenagers and parents, changes in roles and responsibilities, and changes in expectations placed on teenagers. A mismatch between parental expectations and adolescent behavior can increase the risk of conflict, which in turn can lead to incidents of child abuse. This research aims to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-esteem in adolescents who have experienced child abuse in Sorong City. The method used is quantitative research with a correlational design. A total of 64 teenagers aged 12-21 years and residing in Malagusa sub-district, Sorong City were participants in this research who were taken using a saturated sampling technique. Research measurements used the Wong & Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLES) and The Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSES). The research data analysis method uses Pearson Correlation. The research results show that there is a significant positive relationship between emotional intelligence and self-esteem of 0.949 with a significance of 0.000 (p<0.01). This shows that emotional intelligence plays a major and important role in relation to the level of self-esteem of teenagers who have experienced child abuse in Sorong City.

Mechanism of norcantharidin intervention in gastric cancer: analysis based on antitumor proprietary Chinese medicine database, network pharmacology, and transcriptomics

BackgroundCombining antitumor proprietary Chinese medicine (pCm) with radiotherapy and chemotherapy can effectively improve tumor cure rates and enhance patients’ quality of life. Gastric cancer (GC) severely endangers public health. Despite satisfactory therapeutic effects achieved by using antitumor pCm to treat GC, its underlying mechanism remains unclear.ObjectiveTo integrate existing research data, construct a database of antitumor pCm, and study the intervention mechanisms in GC by focusing on their monomer components.MethodsWe constructed an antitumor pCm database based on China’s medical insurance catalog, and employed network pharmacology, molecular docking methods, cell experiments, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics to investigate the intervention mechanisms of effective pCm components for GC.ResultsThe study built an antitumor pCm database including 55 pCms, 171 Chinese herbal medicines, 1955 chemical components, 2104 targets, and 32 disease information. Network pharmacology and molecular docking technology identified norcantharidin as an effective component of antitumor pCm. In vitro experiments showed that norcantharidin effectively inhibited GC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion; blocked the G2/M cell cycle phase; and induced GC cell apoptosis. Transcriptomic results revealed that norcantharidin affected biological processes, such as cell adhesion, migration, and inflammatory responses by influencing PI3K-AKT, NF-κB, JAK-STAT, TNF-α signaling pathways, and EMT-related pathways. Core molecules of norcantharidin involved in GC intervention include SERPINE1, SHOX2, SOX4, PRDM1, TGFR3, TOX, PAX9, IL2RB, LAG3, and IL15RA. Additionally, the key target SERPINE1 was identified using bioinformatics methods.ConclusionNorcantharidin, as an effective component of anti-tumor pCm, exerts its therapeutic effects on GC by influencing biological processes such as cell adhesion, migration, and inflammation. This study provides a foundation and research strategy for the post-marketing re-evaluation of antitumor pCms.