Significant Influence Research Articles

THE INFLUENCE OF SERVICE LEADERSHIP ON AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STIE LECTURER IN MEDAN CITY

This study aims to determine the Effect of Serving Leadership, Compensation, Work Environment, on Tension and Affective Commitment and its implications on the work of STIE in Medan City, North Sumatra Province. The research method used is associative research, which is research conducted with the aim of determining the relationship or influence of more variables, namely the influence of independent variables on dependent variables using intervening variables. This research uses quantitative data sourced from primary, secondary and tertiary data. The data collection technique carried out is by interview techniques and questionnaires. The results of the study stated that there is a significant influence between Servant Leadership, Compensation, Work Environment, on Tension and Affective Commitment and its implications on Serving Leadership, Compensation, Work Environment, on Tension and Affective Commitment and its implications on Serving Leadership.

The Influence of Profitability and Solvency on Stock Prices with Dividend Policy as a Moderating Variable in Food and Beverage Sector Companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange 2020-2022

This research aims to analyze the influence of profitability and solvency on share prices with the dividend policy variable as a moderating variable in Food and Beverage sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2020-2022 period. Currently, unstable economic conditions have changed the behavior of investors, who have become more careful in allocating their capital. Share prices are considered a reflection of company value and are a major concern for investors. The food and beverage sector in Indonesia offers attractive investment potential due to increasing demand and products that compete in the global market. Data analysis in this research involves food and beverage companies listed on the IDX during the 2020-2022 period. PLS analysis technique- Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of the SmartPLS 3 application. Research findings show that profitability, as measured by Return on Assets (ROA), and solvency, as measured by the Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), do not have a significant influence on price changes share. Apart from that, dividend policy also does not have a significant impact on share prices. Furthermore, it was found that dividend policy did not significantly influence the relationship between ROA and share prices, but there was limited moderation in the relationship between DER and share prices.

Enhanced oxidation and adsorption of arsenite by porous Fe-Mn binary chitosan beads and its application in fixed-bed column

A novel porous Fe-Mn chitosan bead (PFMB) was fabricated through the freeze-drying technique for the enhanced oxidation and adsorption of arsenite (As(Ⅲ)) from aqueous solution. The porous internal structure of PFMB provided a significantly higher As(Ⅲ) oxidation and adsorption rate than solid Fe-Mn chitosan bead (FMB). The experimental results showed that FMB and PFMB exhibited the theoretical maximum As(Ⅲ) adsorption capacities of 27.42 and 49.80 mg/g, respectively. The real-time oxidation and adsorption progress of As(Ⅲ) onto PFMB was deeply evaluated: PFMB effectively oxidized As(Ⅲ) to As(Ⅴ) and the generated As(Ⅴ) was subsequently adsorbed. The operational parameters (initial pH, adsorbent dosage, ionic strength, and HA concentration) were thoroughly investigated and had no significant influence on As(Ⅲ) removal by PFMB. Finally, the regeneration experiment showed that PFMB can be easily regenerated and the recycled PFMB can successfully remove As(Ⅲ) in the following 5 cycles. Column experiments suggested that the column device could effectively remove the As(Ⅲ) in more than 3830 bed volume with the influent velocity at 0.5 mL/min before effluent concentration reached 0.05 mg/L. These results revealed the enhanced oxidation and adsorption performance of As(Ⅲ) onto PFMB and provided a reference for the future application of PFMB in arsenic-contaminated water treatment.

Influence of the type of stem and its fixation on revision and immediate postoperative mortality in elective total hip arthroplasty.

Despite higher rates of revision after total hip arthroplasty (THA) being reported for uncemented stems in patients aged > 75 years, they are frequently used in this age group. Increased mortality after cemented fixation is often used as a justification, but recent data do not confirm this association. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the design of the stem and the type of fixation on the rate of revision and immediate postoperative mortality, focusing on the age and sex of the patients. A total of 333,144 patients with primary osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip who underwent elective THA between November 2012 and September 2022, using uncemented acetabular components without reconstruction shells, from the German arthroplasty registry were included in the study. The revision rates three years postoperatively for four types of stem (uncemented, uncemented with collar, uncemented short, and cemented) were compared within four age groups: < 60 years (Young), between 61 and 70 years (Mid-I), between 71 and 80 years (Mid-II), and aged > 80 years (Old). A noninferiority analysis was performed on the most frequently used designs of stem. The design of the stem was found to have no significant influence on the rate of revision for either sex in the Young group. Uncemented collared stems had a significantly lower rate of revision compared with the other types of stem for females in the Mid-I group. There was a significantly higher rate of revision for uncemented stems in females in the Mid-II group compared with all other types of stem, while in males the rate for uncemented stems was only significantly higher than the rate for cemented stems. Cemented stems had a significantly lower revision rate compared with uncemented and short stems for both sexes in the Old cohort, as did females with collared stems. The rate of immediate postoperative mortality was similar for all types of stem in the Old age group, as were the American Society of Anesthesiologists grades. In patients aged > 80 years, uncemented and short stems had significantly higher revision rates compared with cemented and collared stems, especially in females. The design of the stem and type of fixation have to be analyzed in more detail than only considering cemented and uncemented fixation, in order to further improve the success of THA.

An investigation into the flexural properties of sawn timber and poles of South African grown Pinus maximinoi (H.E.Moore)

Pinus maximinoi is a species that can potentially be deployed commercially to provide structural timber and poles for the South African market. The objective of this study was to investigate the flexural properties of sawn timber and poles of P. maximinoi from young plantations of the Southern Cape. A total of 60 trees and 150 logs for the sawmill study were obtained from two research trials on the Longmore estate in the Humansdorp area (13.7 years old), and on the Kruisfontein estate close to Knysna (9.0 years old). Some 74 poles from the same compartments were removed and tested in bending. The P. maximinoi sawn timber had excellent bending properties, superior to sawn timber from other South African Pinus species, tested at similar radial positions in previous studies. Analysis of variation showed that site, log height and board radial position had a significant influence on the modulus of elasticity (MOE) of sawn timber. Multiple regression analysis showed that board MOE can be predicted using a model including tree taper, time-of-flight measured with Treesonic and wood density (model R 2 = 0.87). The P. maximinoi poles complied with the mean MOE national standard requirement SANS 457-2 of 9 000 MPa but not with the fifth percentile (bending strength) modulus of rupture (MOR) requirement of 34 MPa. This study and other research, however, showed that the national standard requirement for MOR of poles might be too high for current log resources in South Africa. The investigation into the bending and other properties of P. maximinoi sawn boards and poles showed extremely positive results. Based on this wood quality study of P. maximinoi, it is certainly a very promising species for deployment in the Southern Cape and potentially other regions in South Africa.

PENGARUH GAYA HIDUP, KONTROL DIRI DAN STATUS SOSIAL TERHADAP PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN PRIBADI PADA KARYAWAN UPT PUSKESMAS MOYO HULU

This research aims to determine the influence of lifestyle, self-control and social status on personal financial management among UPT Puskesmas Moyo Hulu employees. Financial management is very important for every individual to achieve a prosperous future and avoid various financial problems. This research uses quantitative methods with an associative approach. The datacollection method uses a questionnaire with a Likert scale. The population in this study was all employees of the Moyo Hulu Community Health Center with the sampling method using a saturated sampling technique and the sample used was 86 respondents. The method used is multiple linear regression analysis with data processing using the SPSS program. The research results show that the variables of lifestyle, self-control and social status partially have a positive and significant influence on the personal financial management of Moyo Hulu Community Health Center employees.

Digital Short Story Literacy and the Character of Environmentally Concerned Students

The research aims to explore the influence of digital short story literacy on environmental care character through moderation of reading interest. It is a quantitative study that measures the influence of digital short story literacy on environmental care character. The study involved 270 participants as a sample using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique for this research was a Google Forms questionnaire. Data analysis used the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 27. The results show that digital short story literacy has a significant influence on environmental care character. The effect of digital short story literacy on environmental care character is significant in statistics. However, reading interest does not present a moderately successful influence of digital short story literacy on the environmental care character. This research contributes to designing curriculum education with special attention paid to the inclusive aspects of digital literacy and environmental short stories to create a conscious and responsible generation’s answer to environmental preservation. More studies need to be conducted about this subject including the additional amount of higher education needed in the regions where natural disasters happen more frequently, as well as more engagement originating from participants who are studying social sciences. In the industrial sector, it is recommended to collaborate with students to make documentaries from digital short stories to promote environmental preservation.

Tác động của kiệt sức trong công việc tới nghỉ việc trong im lặng tại các ngân hàng Việt Nam

The aim of this research is to assess the impact of job burnout on quiet quitting in Vietnamese banks. The study employs the survey method with 405 employees from 19 banks in Vietnam from 10/2023 to 11/2023. The research results indicate that all components of job burnout, including personal burnout, workrelated burnout, and client-related burnout, positively impact quiet quitting. Among these three components, personal burnout and work-related burnout have significant influences on quiet quitting. Vietnamese banks should endeavor to mitigate job burnout across all three dimensions; nonetheless, a heightened emphasis ought to be placed on initiatives aimed at alleviating personal burnout and work-related burnout.

The Effect of Price on Consumer Buying Interest Asik Creative Gresik East Java

This study aims to determine the effect of price on consumer buying interest at Asik Creative in Gresik, East Java. This research was conducted quantitatively. The independent variable is price, and the dependent variable is consumer buying interest. The data collected in this study were collected through the distribution of questionnaires. Consumers who have used the services of Asik Creative are the subject of this study. The number of samples collected was 40 individual consumers who had experienced the experience of communicating with Asik Creative. The data analysis used is quantitative analysis in the first order, each indicator is tested for validity and reliability first and then tested for influence. The study resulted in a statement that price has a significant positive effect on consumer buying interest in Asik Creative. Based on the results of the analysis and discussion, it can be concluded that price has a positive and significant influence on consumer buying interest, which is indicated by a p-value that is smaller than the significant level of 5%.

HICU PIE results of neutron-irradiated lithium metatitanate pebbles

Lithium metatitanate (Li2TiO3) pebbles were irradiated with neutrons within the HICU (High neutron fluence Irradiation of pebble staCks for fUsion) experiment to investigate their material properties and tritium release behaviour in a post-irradiation examination (PIE). The irradiation temperature is the most significant influence on the material. Besides a higher irradiation temperature, a higher initial Li–6 content tends to lead to an increased tritium generation resulting in the formation of the secondary lithium depleted phase Li4Ti5O12. A pre-compaction of the pebble bed does not have an apparent influence on the material properties. Tritium is released as semi-tritiated water and semi-tritiated hydrogen (HTO and HT) and its release is enhanced at elevated irradiation temperatures.

THE EFFECT OF COMPETENCE, WORK MOTIVATION, LEADERSHIP AND COMPENSATION ON AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT AND IMPLICATIONS ON PERFORMANCE

This study aims to determine the effect of Competence, Work Motivation, Leadership and Compensation on Affective Commitment and Implications for Agent Performance in Branchless Banking (Survey at BRI Banjarmasin Regional Office). The results of Descriptive research state that Competence is in the fairly good category with the highest dimension is Knowledge, while the lowest dimension is Transfer Skill. Work motivation is in the fairly high category. Leadership is in the category of quite effective. Compensation is in the fairly high category. Affective commitment is in the category of quite strong. The performance is in the fairly high category, while the lowest dimension is Quality. The results of the Verification have a significant influence on the variables of Competence, Work Motivation, Leadership and Compensation simultaneously on Affective Commitment and have an impact on the performance.

Backward Vertical Integration Strategies and Competitiveness of Firms in EPZ Kenya

Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to determine the influence of backward vertical integration strategies on the competitiveness of firms in the Export Processing Zones (EPZ), Kenya.&#x0D; Methodology: Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used in this study, meaning that both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were employed. Descriptive technique, specifically survey was used in the research design. The target population was all the 137 EPZ firms within Kenya and the sample was drawn from this population. The stratified random sampling technique was used. The EPZ firms are situated within the 74 gazetted zones, out of which 69 are privately owned and operated while 5 are public zones. The quantitative data that was collected was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists. Further, the significance level of each independent variable was tested against the dependent variable at 95% level of confidence using ANOVA, regression and correlation techniques. &#x0D; Findings: The findings showed that backward vertical integration strategies had a positive and significant influence on the competitiveness of firms in EPZ, Kenya, at 0.151, p&lt;0.05 and 0.432, p&lt;0.05 when the moderating variable firm size is included.&#x0D; Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study contributes to both the resource-based view and the theory of dynamic capabilities. It lays emphasis on the importance of resources in attaining competitiveness as suggested in these theories. Besides, the study emphasizes the need for firms to have policies aimed at ensuring raw materials supply stability, lower transaction costs and enhanced economies of scale. The findings of this study are significant because the Government of Kenya envisages that the EPZ program is expected to play a critical role in the manufacturing sector contributing 20% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030. This will subsequently lead to an increase in employment opportunities, real-value added growth, and foreign direct investment (KNBS, 2022). The study recommends a review by the EPZ Authority in Kenya , of the underlying aim of using backward vertical integration strategies as means of gaining competitive advantage competitiveness and the inclusion of this strategy in the various EPZ firm’s policies and procedures.

Optimizing Employee Performance: A Comprehensive Analysis of Recruitment, Training, and Compensation Strategies

This study investigates the impact of recruitment, training, and compensation on employee performance at a leading manufacturing company. Employing a quantitative approach with an associative focus, the research involved 111 randomly sampled production employees out of a total population of 154. Utilizing the Likert scale, performance was assessed, and data were analyzed through various statistical tests, including validity, reliability, normality, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, and multiple linear regression. The findings reveal that recruitment, training, and compensation each exert a positive and significant influence on employee performance. Furthermore, the simultaneous effect of these factors proves to be collectively substantial. This research contributes valuable insights for organizations aiming to optimize employee performance through strategic human resource practices, emphasizing the interconnected roles of recruitment, training, and compensation.&#x0D; Highlights:&#x0D; &#x0D; The partial tests reveal a positive and significant influence of recruitment, training, and compensation on employee performance.&#x0D; Simultaneous tests affirm the collective positive impact of these factors on performance at PT Harapan Sejahtera Karya Utama.&#x0D; A Likert scale measures employee performance, and the study includes various statistical tests for thorough analysis.&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: Recruitment, Training, Compensation, Employee Performance

The Effect of Principal Transformational Leadership on Teacher Performance to Improve Student Achievement: A Literature Review

Abstract&#x0D; The importance of school principal transformational leadership and its influence on teacher performance to improve student achievement attracted researchers to investigate it and this article discusses the results of a literature review conducted by the author. There are several articles reviewing the influence of school principals' transformational leadership on teacher performance to improve student achievement, especially in world contexts that can be found. The purpose of this review is to determine the influence of the transformational leadership of school principals on teacher performance to improve student achievement in the world context. Based on the results of a review of literature from various countries in the world, the authors found that the majority of school principal transformational leadership had a positive and significant influence on teacher performance for student achievement.&#x0D; Keywords: transformational leadership; principal; teacher performance; student achievement

Cultural Values as Catalysts of Technological Innovation for a Sustainable Future

Innovation is a key element for companies that aim to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage. Recently, a great number of academics and practitioners have focused on the role of cultural values to provide further incentives to firms to invest more in innovation that will give them a market edge. The purpose of this paper is to provide further insights into the relationship between cultural values and innovation. Primary data were collected from top managers in medium- and large-sized enterprises to determine how cultural values affect four types of technological innovation. The results indicate that two cultural values have a significant influence on firms’ innovative practices. Collectivism and uncertainty avoidance have a significant negative impact on radical, process and product innovation. Thus, we argue that managers who emphasize their personal ambitions and are comfortable with ambiguity are more likely to achieve innovation in their organization.

Factors Determining the Functional Efficiency of Patients After Ischemic Stroke After Neurological Rehabilitation.

The factors determining the level of functional efficiency in patients after ischemic stroke are: age, sex, physical condition, mental activity before stroke, previous neurological deficits, comorbidities, nutritional status and the course of the stroke. Assessment of the functional efficiency of patients before and after rehabilitation due to ischemic stroke and determination of the influence of selected factors on the effects of rehabilitation measured by functional efficiency. The study was conducted in neurological rehabilitation centers among 82 people diagnosed with ischemic stroke. The examination was performed twice: on admission to the ward and after a month of neurological rehabilitation. The diagnostic survey method, the Barthel scale, the NRS 2002 scale were used, and the BMI was calculated. The functional efficiency level of the patients was varied, higher after one month of rehabilitation (p <0.05). Among the patients who achieved a lower level of functional efficiency, the following factors had a significant influence: underweight and overweight (p = 0.002), risk of malnutrition (p = 0.002), right-sided paresis (p = 0.016), limited physical activity before stroke (p = 0.01) and the later rehabilitation period (p = 0.01). There was no correlation between sociodemographic data and the level of efficiency of patients after a stroke after one month of rehabilitation. The level of functional efficiency after rehabilitation improved in all patients, however, to a different extent depending on the nutritional status and physical activity. Therefore, it is important to to undertake rehabilitation in the shortest possible time.

ANALISIS PENGARUH OUTPUT TERHADAP PENDAPATAN USAHA PELINGGIH UKIRAN BIAS MELELA DI KECAMATAN SUSUT KABUPATEN BANGLI

The research objective is the effect of capital, work experience on output and the effect of capital, work experience and output on income and output to mediate the effect of capital and work experience on income in the Bias Melela Carving Pelinggih craft business in Susut District, Bangli Regency. The location of the research is in Susut District, Bangli Regency. The population in this study were craftsmen and entrepreneurs of the Bias Melela Carving Pelinggih craft in Susut District, Bangli Regency with a total of 216 people. Determination of the sample using the Solvin formula. The technique used in taking the number of research samples with the Accidental Sampling method. The methods used in collecting data are observation methods, structured interviews and in-depth interviews. The data analysis technique used consists of Descriptive Analysis, Path Analysis and Sobel Test. The results of the analysis show that: 1) Capital and work experience have a direct positive and significant influence on the output of the Bias Melela Carving Pelinggih Crafts business in Susut District, Bangli Regency. 2) Capital, work experience and output have a positive and significant direct effect on income in the Bias Melela Carving Pelinggih craft business in Susut District, Bangli Regency; 3) Capital and work experience have an indirect effect on income through output in the Bias Melela Carving Pelinggih craft business in Susut District, Bangli Regency.&#x0D; Keywords: Capital, work experience, output, income&#x0D; Klasifikasi JEL: D24,Z22 ,D57,H20,L31

Impact of air pollution: tourists’ decision making behaviour during rural tourism

In recent years, the increasingly severe air pollution has not only posed a threat to residents’ health but also had a significant influence on tourists’ travel decision making behaviours. This study utilised empirical dynamic model–long short-term memory model to predict air pollutant concentrations in Xidi Village, China, and investigated their impact on tourists’ travel decisions. According to the results, there is a negative correlation between air quality and air quality index (AQI). The lowest AQIs were recorded in May and August 2022, with visitor numbers reaching 12 305 and 11 705, respectively. During the period from May to October, except for ozone (O3), which reached a maximum concentration of 157 μg/m3, all other pollutant concentrations remained at low levels. According to the predictions of the model, Xidi Village often experiences high concentrations of air pollutants during the spring and winter seasons, leading to hazy weather. This information provides accurate air quality data for tourists, helping them avoid periods of severe pollution at their travel destinations and reducing travel risks.

Plant geographic distribution influences chemical defences in native and introduced Plantago lanceolata populations

Abstract Plants growing outside their native range may be confronted by new regimes of herbivory, but how this affects plant chemical defence profiles has rarely been studied. Using Plantago lanceolata as a model species, we investigated whether introduced populations show significant differences from native populations in several growth and chemical defence traits. Plantago lanceolata (ribwort plantain) is an herbaceous plant species native to Europe and Western Asia that has been introduced to numerous countries worldwide. We sampled seeds from nine native and 10 introduced populations that covered a broad geographic and environmental range and performed a greenhouse experiment, in which we infested half of the plants in each population with caterpillars of the generalist herbivore Spodoptera littoralis. We then measured size‐related and resource‐allocation traits as well as the levels of constitutive and induced chemical defence compounds in roots and shoots of P. lanceolata. When we considered the environmental characteristics of the site of origin, our results revealed that populations from introduced ranges were characterized by an increase in chemical defence compounds without compromising plant biomass. The concentrations of iridoid glycosides and verbascoside, the major anti‐herbivore defence compounds of P. lanceolata, were higher in introduced populations than in native populations. In addition, introduced populations exhibited greater rates of herbivore‐induced volatile organic compound emission and diversity, and similar chemical diversity based on untargeted analyses of leaf methanol extracts. In conclusion, the geographic origin of the populations had a significant influence on morphological and chemical plant traits, suggesting that P. lanceolata populations are not only adapted to different environments in their native range, but also in their introduced range. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

An improved transfer coefficient method considering the combined effect of reservoir level variation and rainfall and its application in the stability evaluation of multistage sliding ancient landslides

Abstract In this paper, by considering the dynamic water pressure and particle migration effect caused by reservoir level variation, the weakening effect of slip zone soil influenced by rainfall infiltration, and the interaction force between multistage sliding bodies, an improved transfer coefficient method for multistage sliding ancient landslide is proposed under the combined action of reservoir level variation and rainfall. The results show that (1) the combined action of reservoir level variation and rainfall has a significant influence on the stability of multistage sliding ancient landslides. (2) The sliding force calculated by the improved transfer coefficient method is smaller than the calculation result by the traditional transfer coefficient method, and the residual sliding force is larger. The different sliding body stability coefficient is reduced by about 28.84, 18.13, 19.26, and 21.01%, respectively. (3) The stability results calculated by the traditional transfer coefficient are higher than the improved transfer coefficient method, which may lead to deviation in the multistage sliding ancient landslide stable state judgment. (4) This improved transfer coefficient method can provide a reference for the multistage sliding ancient landslides stability accurate evaluation in hydropower station reservoir area.