SPSS Statistical Software Research Articles

KECURANGAN AKUNTANSI: PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL, KOMITMEN ORGANISASI, DAN ASIMETRI INFORMASI

This study aims to influence the effectiveness of internal control, organizational commitment, and information asymmetry on accounting fraud in Banda Aceh City with the census method so that the entire population is sampled. The data in this study were collected using a survey distributing questionnaires. Respondents in this study were structural officials involved in the preparation and implementation of the budget consisting of heads of agencies, heads of finance, and treasurers in 46 SKPK of Banda Aceh City. Data analysis in this study used multiple linear regression analysis with the help of statistical software SPSS version 26. The results showed that (1) the effectiveness of internal controls, organizational commitment, and information asymmetry have a simultaneous effect on accounting fraud, (2) the effectiveness of internal controls affects accounting fraud, (3) organizational commitment affects accounting fraud, and (4) information asymmetry affects accounting fraud.

#2323 Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in kidney transplant recipients—effectiveness and safety

Abstract Background and Aims Given the increasing incidence of posttransplant diabetes and the heightened cardiovascular burden among transplant recipients, the use of SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in this population is attractive due to their cardiovascular and renoprotective advantages. However, evidence for diabetic kidney transplant recipients (DKTRs) is limited, primarily due to concerns regarding potential worsening of renal graft dysfunction and adverse effects. Method This retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of SGLT2 inhibitors in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Individuals with type 1 diabetes (n = 2) and individuals submitted to a double kidney and pancreas transplant (n = 5) were excluded from the study to avoid diabetes type bias . The primary focus was on assessing SGLT2 inhibitors effect on parameters such as hemoglobin A1c levels, body mass index (BMI), lipid panel, hemoglobin levels, renal allograft function (estimated glomerular filtration rate), and urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were collected and subjected to analysis using descriptive statistics with SPSS Statistics software. The data were presented as means ± standard error, and comparisons were conducted using the paired sample t-test. A significance level below 0.05 (P < 0.05) was considered statistically relevant. Results A total of 104 renal transplant patients were included. The study spanned a median observation period of 14 (2.0–71.0) months. Mean HbA1c decreased from 7.3 to 6.9% (P = 0.001). A significant improvement in BMI (27.6 to 27.0 kg/m2; P = 0.008), total and LDL-Cholesterol(P < 0.001 and P = 0.004, respectively) were also observed. Mean haemoglobin rate at baseline was 13.3 g/dL and also improved at end of follow-up to 13.5 g/dL (P = 0.065). Mean estimated glomerular filtration rate at baseline was 60.1 (26–120) mL/min/1.73 m2 and decreased to 54.8 throughout the follow-up (P = 0.007), while mean serum cystatin increased from 1.7 to 2.0 mg/L (P < 0.001). Regarding urinary protein:creatinine ratio, levels slightly but not significantly rose [+0.33 g/g]. Urinary tract infections occurred in 10% of the recipients. No other side effects were observed during the treatment course or neither the patients needed to discontinue the medication. Conclusion This study establishes that the use of SGLT2 inhibitors is both feasible and well-tolerated in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs), with no significant observed side effects. Further studies are required to clarify the impact of SGLT2 inhibitors on long-term patient and allograft survival.

THE ORGANIZATIONAL JUSTICE IMPLICATIONS IN ENHANCING THE INTEGRITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

This research aims to explore the nature of the impact of organizational justice on the integrity of administrative leadership, for a sample of employees at the College of Management and Economics at the University of Al-Qadisiyah, through distributing a questionnaire totaling 60, of which 50 were valid for analysis and 10 were invalid, with a response rate of 83%. Organizational justice was expressed as an independent variable through three dimensions: distributive justice, procedural justice, and interactional justice, based on the scale developed by Niehoff & Moorman (1993), while the integrity of leadership was expressed as a dependent variable through five dimensions: courage, humility, fairness, rationality, and humanity, based on the scale by Wang & Hackett (2015). Several measurement tools were used in the practical aspect, relying on SPSS statistical analysis software to calculate means, standard deviations, linear regression analysis, and correlation, in addition to using the T-test. The research concluded with a number of findings, the most important of which indicated that the level of organizational justice enjoyed by the officials in the researched organization was at moderate levels according to the opinions of the research sample. The research also provided a set of recommendations, the most important of which emphasized the necessity of enhancing all dimensions of organizational justice, including distributive, procedural, and interactional, in organizations due to their significant role in creating sound administrative leadership that fosters a positive and constructive work environment, ensuring the existence of an integrated organizational unit.

A 20-Year Autopsy Study of Myocardial Bridging Among Sudden Deaths

Myocardial bridging (MB) is a condition, where the cardiac muscle overlies the intramyocardial segment of the major epicardial coronary artery. This study aims to analyse the demographics and anatomical characteristics of MB within a pool of 2093 sudden cardiac-related death cases examined at the Forensic Unit of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre between 2000 and 2019. In this cross-sectional study, postmortem data collected were gender, racial affiliations, MB anatomical properties, and association with cardiac pathologies entered into the statistical software SPSS version 25 for analysis. The prevalence of MB was 12.9%. It was commoner in males (91.5%). MB was predominant between age 21-40 years old (50.2%). Chinese race showed the highest number of recorded MB cases (24.3%) among local races. MB was mostly found in left anterior descending (LAD) artery (98.2%), with the commonest length of 11-20mm (44.6%), depth of 1-5mm (49.8%), and distance from the ostium of 21-40mm (54.0%). The prevalence of isolated MB (43.2%) was nearly comparable to that of MB with cardiac pathologies (56.8%). MB was mostly associated with atherosclerosis (50.1%) and atheroma formation was mostly proximal to MB (78.3%). MB is a common occurrence and commonly found in the LAD as a single entity. It has a higher preponderance in the male gender among the adult population. In conclusion, the findings not only contribute to a deeper understanding of MB but also hold potential implications for identifying and managing risks related to sudden cardiac-related deaths. It is a pathological condition at a certain length and depth whether it exists as an isolated entity or associated with cardiac pathologies. Atherosclerosis tends to form proximal to MB and might pose a risk for myocardial infarction.

What are the perceptions of healthy food choices? A cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia

Previous studies conducted in Saudi Arabia demonstrated dietary patterns or energy/nutrient intakes with limited information about Saudi’s perception about healthy food choices. Insights in the perceptions of healthy food choices are critical for developing targeted interventions to support Saudi population with the goal of improving healthy eating behaviors and, as a result, lowering the risk of diet-related diseases. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude as well as the practice of people about healthy food choices in Saudi Arabia. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design with 303 participants included in the analysis. The population settings were at three primary healthcare centers in Tabuk city of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through self-administered paper–pencil surveys to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthy food choices. Data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software version 26. The results revealed that participants in this study performed above average in terms of their perceptions (knowledge, attitude, and practice) of healthy food choices. The major findings of this study showed that statistically significance difference was found between the place of residence in relation to the practices of healthy food choices (F 7,238 and p < 0.05). A significant association was observed between knowledge of healthy food choices and marital status. Multiple comparisons post hoc tests indicated that the married group was a significantly different group at α = 0.044. Additionally, the relationship between monthly income groups and attitudes was statistically significant, with p < 0.05. Findings of this study could assist health educators in developing appropriate programs, awareness messages, and community campaigns to improve perceptions about healthy food choices. The findings observed that considering why practicing healthy food choices that could lower the risk of diseases and promote optimal health could be a challenge.

EGame-flow: psychometric properties of the scale in the Mexican context

PurposeThe present study examined the psychometric properties of the EGame- flow scale in a Mexican sample, presenting evidence of construct validity (exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis), reliability (Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega) and discriminant validity (mean variance extracted).Design/methodology/approachParticipants: Of the 255 Mexican participants in the non-probabilistic sample who had previously interacted with the LOST logistics simulator, 166 (65%) were men and 89 (35%) were women; their ages ranged from 22 to 45. The statistical packages SPSS 25, JASP 0.16 and AMOS 23 facilitated the corresponding analyses. First, we calculated the means and standard deviations of the scale items. Next, we performed an exploratory factor analysis to examine the measurement model’s internal structure and a confirmatory factor analysis to confirm the structure proposed in the exploratory factor analysis. To analyze the internal structure of the measurement model so that the estimates were not affected by multivariate normality problems, we utilized the AMOS bootstrap method (with 500 repetitions, 95% CI), the maximum likelihood (MV) estimation method, and the fit indices: X2, p (chi-square and associated likelihood), Tucker–Lewis index (TLI), standardized statistical mean square residual (SRMR), comparative fit index (CFI) and root mean Square error approximation (RMSEA) with its confidence interval, the values of X2 with p < 0.001; TLI, CFI, AGFI = 0.95; RMSEA and SRMR = 0.08 (Byrne, 2016). Finally, we estimated the reliability of the measurement model with Cronbach’s alpha (a), McDonald’s omega (ω) coefficient and the mean variance extracted (VME).FindingsAn exploratory factor analysis with the MV method and obliminal rotation showed a good fit of the data to the model, which aligns with the significance of the Barlette sphericity test (X2 = 8443.2, p < 0.000) and the Kaiser–Meyer-Olkin (KMO) value of 0.94. The indices confirmed the fit of the data to the six-dimensional model for measuring the users' level of enjoyment of online games (X2 = 678.2 gl = 411, p = 0.000; SRMR = 0.05; TLI = 0.95, CFI = 0.95 and RMSEA = 0.05, IC 90% [0.04, 0.05]).Research limitations/implicationsThe self-reporting format of the scale increases the social desirability of the responses, but the sample only collects information from a specific geographic location, so these findings cannot extrapolate to populations with very marked cultural differences. Finally, the study did not measure other validity evidence, such as predictive and concurrent validity, which should be considered in future studies.Practical implicationsFrom a practical perspective, the study offers a measurement scale with fewer items and robust psychometric evidence that ensures the fit of the data to the EGame-flow measurement scale. Further research must continue to learn about the behavior of the EGame-flow scale in different samples that new evidence of psychometric properties continues to appear and that other factors associated with the users' gaming enjoyment experience are analyzed.Originality/valueThe value and originality of the study lie in the type of evidence of psychometric properties that the instrument has and particularly in the style of sample in which the study is carried out, in this case, in the context of Mexico, where there are not enough instruments that measure the flow experience of users.

Electronic Auditing and Its Impact on Achieving Quality Financial Reports An Exploratory Study at Al-Tafif Islamic Bank, Babylon Branch

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of electronic auditing in improving the quality of financial reports. To achieve the objectives of the study, a cross-sectional survey method was used to collect data from a sample of employees working at Al-Taif Islamic Bank (Babylon Branch), and primary data was collected using structured electronic Likert-scale questionnaires. SPSS statistical software was used to analyze the collected data; The results of the analysis concluded that electronic auditing improves the quality of financial reports in Iraq. The study concluded that banks should adopt the effective and expanded use of electronic auditing because it provides independent, honest and reliable financial audit information. Banks in Iraq must adopt effective and expanded use of electronic auditing to ensure the detection of financial fraud, thus closing routine financial loopholes.

Teaching cataloguing after RDA 3R project

This paper describes how RDA 3R was incorporated into a two-semester cataloguing course syllabus for first-year students and investigates students’ perceptions and feelings about the courses taught. The information gathered will guide the further development and improvement of the course to fully meet the needs of students and the requirements of the market, especially with the emergence of new resource description standards. Following the course teacher’s approval, the researchers distributed questionnaires during class hours. This method ensured that all students participated. The questionnaire was completely anonymous. It included two demographic questions and the CEQ 23 instrument with a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Besides that, a self-assessment questionnaire was employed to better understand their confidence in the knowledge gained. Quantitative analysis was carried out on the data related to 63 individual students. The quantitative analysis employed the statistical package SPSS. The findings revealed that students are reasonably confident in their new skills but prefer more practice over theory. Finally, they mentioned that they would like more precise goals and an extension of the courses to three semesters, as the workload is quite heavy. Overall, students feel relatively confident about the knowledge gained and believe they can catalogue in a library setting. The CEQ 23 instrument can be used in various knowledge organisation courses. It can provide a better understanding, with the ultimate goal of changing the curriculum or repurposing information organisation courses, allowing any Library and Information Science (LIS) school to judge the future of studies and their direction.

A study on factors affecting job satisfaction in the IT industry

Although there are several definitions of job satisfaction or employee satisfaction, we may generally define them as a person's level of contentment with their job. Because they leave the company less frequently and stay longer, content employees help the business grow. Additionally, a positive work atmosphere attracts talent and boosts productivity by encouraging job satisfaction. The information technology (IT) industry has gained traction on the global scale and has taken centre stage in both our society and the world as a whole. The booming Indian economy has contributed to the ability of the IT industry to remain competitive in the international market. This study aimed to evaluate the degree of job satisfaction among IT professionals and identify the factors affecting that satisfaction. To highlight the factors affecting positive job satisfaction among IT industry employees, we included variables such as rewards and recognition, working conditions, fairness, job security, relationships with coworkers and employee satisfaction. After the data were cleaned, 100 responses were collected. The data were analysed using SPSS statistical software, and the findings showed that the job satisfaction of IT employees is strongly correlated with a number of factors connected to the workplace.

Empowering Women Employees’ Safety through Artificial Intelligence – An Empirical Study

Now a day it is very common human collaboration with machine. Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Business Analytics are the important terms in technology. Top business companies through the world have started concentrating on Artificial Intelligence and machines. In present era, machines have started to act like human. Artificial intelligence has been adopted in various sectors since this technology, improves productivity, decreases costs, and quickly resolves challenging issues. It has been predicted that one of the most promising technologies of the future will be artificial intelligence. As one of the latest modern technologies, AI is influencing developments throughout a number of industries and societal safety norms. In this paper has an attempt to know women employee safety level through Artificial Intelligence and to identify the factors which are influencing for women empowerment safety through AI. An online survey was conducted and circulated through emails to collected the data, to study the status and level of empowerment among women safety through Artificial Intelligence. The status of women empowerment was evaluated using questionnaire. The information like age, educational qualification, occupation, marital status, work experience, city of residence was collected and analysed with five-point Likert scale. The questionnaire was administrated and circulated on a sample of 120 women associated with various email groups. The questionnaire was response rate was 42%, as 50 women respondents retuned fully filled, usable questionnaire. Data collected for this study were evaluated using Multiple Regression and ANOVA in SPSS statistical package. Empowering women employees’ safety through AI involved a combination of technology, regulations, policies and a supportive working environment. It is very essential to implement AI systems that respect privacy and maintain ethical standards while enhancing safety

Evaluasi Tingkat Keberhasilan Aplikasi Tije Menggunakan Metode Pieces Framework

The TIJE application is a digital platform that has been specifically developed to provide smartphone users convenient online access to Transjakarta information. In order to use the platform, individuals must first establish an internet connection and then download the TIJE application. In order to evaluate user satisfaction with the TIJE application, it is essential to identify any faults or problems that may be associated with its utilization. One such way for assessment is the use of the PIECES framework. The study utilizes a quantitative research technique, using a survey administered via Google Forms as the principal instrument for data gathering. The data that has been gathered is then subjected to analysis using the statistical software package SPSS version 26. The assessment of user satisfaction with the TIJE application may be conducted with the PIECES approach. This approach assesses user satisfaction across many areas. The findings suggest that participants assigned a rating of 4.04 to Performance, 4.23 to Information and Data, 4.25 to Economy, 4.51 to Control and Security, 4.55 to Efficiency, and 4.59 to Service. The ratings achieved for the TIJE application vary from 4.2 to 5, indicating a notable degree of customer satisfaction.

Assessment of mothers’ satisfaction towards child vaccination service in South Omo zone, South Ethiopia region: a survey on clients’ perspective

BackgroundEven though childhood vaccination is a common and cost-effective public health intervention in preventing and reducing childhood disease and death, significant numbers of children do not complete vaccination within the first year of life. Studies indicated that user satisfaction influences service utilization and used as a key indicator of quality care. However, evidence on the level of mothers’ satisfaction with immunization service are limited in urban and accessible places and not well investigated among remote and pastoral communities. As such, this study aimed to address this gap and investigated mothers’ satisfaction towards child vaccination in a pastoralist and agrarian community of the South Omo zone in Southern region of Ethiopia.MethodsAn institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1221 randomly selected mothers with children eligible for childhood vaccination using a structured, pretested, and interviewer-administered questionnaire. Maternal positive evaluations of the overall vaccination service were measured using 5-point Likert scale questions. Data were entered into Epi data version 3.5.1 and analyzed using IBM SPSS statistical package version 25. Exploratory factor analysis was used for Likert scale questions to extract factor scores which facilitate treatment of variables as continuous for further analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors associated with the outcome variable. A P-value < 0.05 and adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI respectively were used to declare statistical significance and degree of association.ResultA total of 849 (69.53%) study participants were satisfied with the vaccination care provided for their children. Factors associated with mother’s satisfaction with child vaccination care include maternal age less than 30 years (AOR = 2.12; 95% CI = 1.61–2.79), infants age between 8 and 12 months (AOR = 1.83; 95% CI = 1.28, 2.62), not having history of adverse events following immunization (AOR = 1.57; 95% CI = 1.01–2.45), having 1 child under the age of 5 years (AOR = 1.34; 95% CI = 1.02–1.76), waiting 30 min or less to get the service (AOR = 1.39; 95% CI = 1.05–1.85), traveling 30 min or less to the vaccination center (AOR = 1.46; 95% CI = 1.08–1.98), having poor knowledge about the importance of vaccination (AOR = 1.51; 95% CI = 1.06–2.16), and having moderate knowledge about the importance of vaccination (AOR = 1.52; 95% CI = 1.06–2.18).ConclusionInterestingly, mothers’ satisfaction with their children’s vaccination service was relatively higher in a predominantly pastoral community compared with most of previous studies conducted in Ethiopia. Maternal and child age, number of children under the age of 5 years, history of adverse events following immunization, distance to the vaccination center, waiting time to get service and maternal knowledge were factors significantly associated with mothers’ satisfaction. Proactive measures with focus on increasing access to vaccination service, improving waiting time and raising awareness among mothers were recommended.

Research on control of influencing factors of quality and safety of agricultural products on B2C e-commerce platform

In recent years, the quality and safety issues of agricultural products on B2C e-commerce platforms in China have become a new threat and concern, drawing widespread attention from the government and the public. This article aims to conduct an in-depth study on the factors influencing the quality and safety of agricultural products sold on B2C e-commerce platforms. First, various indicators are selected to construct a comprehensive indicator system for the factors affecting the quality and safety of agricultural products on B2C e-commerce platforms. Subsequently, factor analysis is applied to the 18 selected indicators using SPSS statistical software to derive a model for the influencing factors of quality and safety for agricultural products on B2C e-commerce platforms. Finally, based on the empirical analysis results, a comprehensive examination is conducted to assess the impact of each factor on the quality and safety of agricultural products on B2C e-commerce platforms. The empirical results indicate that the four major influencing factors, namely, production source, processing and manufacturing, warehousing and transportation, and regulatory measures, all play crucial roles in influencing the quality and safety of agricultural products on B2C e-commerce platforms.

Carotid Body Tumor Excision with and without Carotid Artery Reconstruction: Equivalency of 30-Day Outcomes over 12 Years in the American College of Surgery National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) Database

Background: Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare benign tumors that arise from the chemoreceptor tissue located at the carotid bifurcation that require excision if symptomatic. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, the carotid artery may need to be repaired after resection. This study aims to assess whether CBT excision with artery resection had higher rates of 30-day postoperative outcomes compared with CBT excision without artery resection. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study. Patients were identified in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) registry from 2005 to 2017. They were divided into two groups, based on Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes: group A had CBT excision without carotid artery excision (CPT code 60600) and group B with carotid artery excision (CPT code 60605). Patient demographic characteristics, co-morbidities, and 30-days postoperative outcomes were compared between the two groups. Categorical data were analyzed using Pearson’s X2 or Fisher exact tests and presented as proportions (percentages). Continuous data were analyzed using parametric or non-parametric tests as appropriate. Statistical significance was defined as p &lt; 0.05. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS statistical software package. Results: A total of 463 patients were identified, 410 (88.4%) in group A and 53 (11.4%) in group B. Overall, there were 291 (62.9%) women. A higher proportion of women underwent CBT excision only, compared to men (91.1% [265/291] vs. 84.3% [145/172], p &lt; 0.0001). Demographics and comorbidities were similar between groups. There was no significant difference in the 30-day postoperative outcomes. The reoperation rate was higher in group B (3.8% vs. 1.5%, p = 0.334), while the readmission rate was higher in group A (3.2% vs. 0% p = 0.269), and both were not significantly different. Overall morbidity and serious morbidity were higher in group B (7.5% vs. 5.9%, p = 0.626) and lower in group A (5.7% vs. 3.9%, p = 0.544), respectively, but were not significantly different. Operative time (mean, SD) was higher in group B (187 ± 107 vs. 138 ± 66 min, p &lt; 0.001). However, the median (IQR) of hospital length of stay (LOS) was similar (2 [1, 4] vs. 2 [1, 3] days, p = 0.134). Conclusions: Overall, no difference was noted in the 30-day postoperative outcome between the two surgical approaches of CBT. However, operative time was longer when artery resection was performed. Further research to determine the factors predicting the need for carotid artery resection among patient gender is needed.

Comparison of Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (PCNA) Expression among Nasal Polyp and Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Background and objectiveChronic rhinosinusitis is a common inflammatory disorder in sinonasal mucosa that could be developed with or without nasal polyps. Cellular proliferation is suggested as a possible mechanism of nasal polyp development. However, conducted studies in this context are limited. So, the present study's aim is the comparison of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) expression in nasal polyps and chronic rhinosinusitis. Materials and methodsIn this cross-sectional study, 70 nasal polyp and 60 chronic rhinosinusitis samples from patients referred to Mostafa Khomeini Hospital, Tehran from 2017 to 2022 were immunohistochemically stained by PCNA marker. The percentage of PCNA nuclear expression was determined in two groups and its association with the type of pathological lesion and the patient's age and sex was analyzed by SPSS statistic software version 24 statistical software (IBM Statistics, USA). ResultsThe mean percentage expression of PCNA in nasal polyp and chronic rhinosinusitis samples was 16.55 ± 13.66 and 17.58 ± 12.68 respectively (ranging from 0 to 57 in both groups) however, there was no significant statistical difference between the two groups (p = 0.479). No relationship was found between PCNA expression with age and sex in none of the chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyp groups. ConclusionProliferative activity of the nasal epithelial cell is similar in chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyps and it is considered that the increase of epithelial cell proliferative activity probably has no role in nasal polyp development in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.

Pengaruh E-Commerce Terhadap Perilaku Konsumtif Mahasiswa/ Mahasiswi Politeknik STIA LAN Jakarta Program Studi Manajemen SDM Aparatur Angkatan 2022

The era of Globalization has an impact on the acceleration of technology which affects business transaction media and buying and selling patterns of the community, this encourages people to use business transaction media using the internet in the form of sites and buying and selling application systems or more formally known as e-Commerce and triggers consumptive behavior, especially millennials and Gen Z, but the lack of literature makes a research gap found, namely the Research Evidence Gap. The method used in this research is quantitative by using the SPSS statistical software tool version 27, with a sample of 31 students at Politeknik STIA LAN Jakarta. Data is collected through a questionnaire containing questions about online shopping patterns, ease of access to use and payment on online shopping applications or websites, alternative choices of online shopping applications or websites, online shopping methods, frequency of purchases, factors that influence the emergence of consumptive behavior in students of the Politeknik STIA LAN Jakarta human resource management study program of the apparatus class of 2022. After statistical processing, the result of simple regression analysis is Y = ax + b or Y = 8.516 + 0.429, the T test (Hypothesis), namely T count worth 3.440 is greater than t table worth 2.04523, then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, it can be concluded that there is an influence of variable x (the influence of e-Commerce) on variable y (consumptive behavior) and the test of the coefficient of determination (R Square) is 0. 290 This value shows that the influence of the e-Commerce variable on the consumptive behavior of students is 29%, while the rest (71% of student consumptive behavior) is influenced by other variables.

The Effect of Corporate Culture and Structure on Knowledge Sharing: The Case of Health and Beauty Retail Sector in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

This research investigates the essence of the association between the three concepts, including corporate culture, corporate structure, and knowledge sharing. In this regard, more specifically, the goal of the paper is to determine the role that corporate culture and structure play in improving knowledge sharing in large health and beauty enterprises in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. The quantitative research obtains data from 273 eligible respondents who currently are employees of large-sized enterprises in the sector in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, such as Pharmacity, Guardian, Watsons, Hasaki, etc.; the collected data is then analyzed by the SPSS Statistics software. In findings, it is shown that factors such as ‘support and collaboration’, and ‘leadership commitment’ affect positively on knowledge sharing, yet ‘formalization’ and ‘centralization’ influence negatively on knowledge sharing. On a different note, it appears that the factor ‘learning and development’ does not impact knowledge sharing in this context.

The Effect of Self-identity and Positive Emotion Intervention on College Students' English Reading Study on the Correlation between Test Scores

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of self-identification and positive emotion intervention on college students' English reading comprehension. In the context of globalization, proficiency in English reading is crucial for effective cross-cultural communication and career advancement. However, previous research has primarily focused on the influence of self-efficacy on long-term learning, neglecting the examination-specific utilization of psychological adjustment strategies (such as positive emotional intervention) and its correlation with test performance and scores among students. Therefore, this study posits that through psychological adjustment and alleviation of test anxiety, positive emotional intervention and self-identification can facilitate improvements in English reading comprehension skills as well as enhance test coping abilities. A total of 61 non-English major college students were randomly selected and divided into two groups: “moderate self-identification group” and “high self-identification group”. Each group was further subdivided into an intervention group and a control group. The statistical software SPSS was employed to conduct descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, cluster analysis, and difference analysis in order to elucidate the relationship between positive emotions, self-identification, and English reading scores. These findings aim to provide novel insights for both the education industry and the psychological field. The results revealed that positive emotion intervention significantly influenced students' English reading test scores across different levels of self-identification. Specifically, students with a moderate level of self-identification exhibited improved performance after receiving positive emotion intervention, whereas those with a high level of self-identification maintained better performance without additional situational motivation. Furthermore, it was observed that reading materials of varying difficulty levels also impacted reading comprehension at an intermediate level of English proficiency. Overall, this study confirms the efficacy of positive emotion intervention in assisting students in effectively coping with challenges and enhancing their accuracy.

Making Sense of COVID 19: Varied Approaches to Internal Crisis Communication in Kuwait

Two-way communication and transparency are two elements of the strategic approach to internal communications. This study examined the relationship between these elements and their influence on employees’ sense-making and sense-giving in Kuwait during the COVID 19 pandemic. The research used a mixed-method approach incorporating interviews, survey data, and a review of organizational communications. The sample included six Kuwaiti organizations representing the private, government, and nonprofit sectors. The statistical software package SPSS was used to calculate ratios and rates, confidence intervals, tests of statistical difference (Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney tests), the Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regressions. The study found a positive association between the strategic approaches of two-way communication and transparency and employees’ sense-making and sense-giving behaviors. Gender, nationality, and years of employment also influenced communication and transparency. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study of internal crisis communication in a Kuwaiti context. This study’s findings shed light on the importance of employees’ internal communications as organizations address and engage during a crisis. Received: 12 January 2024 / Accepted: xx April 2024 / Published: 5 May 2024

IMPACT OF ENDOVASCULAR ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM REPAIR ON VENTRICULO-ARTERIAL PERFORMANCE AND LEFT ATRIAL FUNCTION: COMPARATIVE PILOT STUDY

Objective: Ventriculo-arterial (VA) coupling characterizes the interaction between myocardial contractile function and the load opposed by the arterial circulation. Clinically, measurable indicators allowing for non-invasive cardiovascular performance assessment include pulse wave velocity (PWV), left ventricular (GLS) and left atrial strain (LA strain). Endovascular repair of the aortic aneurysm is related with changes in arterial properties, yet the impact of these changes on left ventricular and atrial function remains unclear. Aim: This study aimed to compare selected parameters of cardiovascular performance between individuals post-endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and age- and sex-matched group of hypertensive individuals without aortic aneurysm. Design and method: The study group comprised 36 patients who underwent endovascular stent grafting of the abdominal aorta (mean time from surgery 21,8±8,9 months). Control group included 43 hypertensives matched for age, sex and BMI. In all subjects structured echocardiographic examination was performed, including evaluation of LA strain, left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) and GLS. Carotid-femoral PWV using SphygmoCor device was measured in all participants. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS statistics software. Results: The study and control groups did not differ in age (68,9±8,7 vs 67,6±6,6 years; p &gt;0.05), sex (M/F: 32/4 vs 38/5; p&gt;0.05) or BMI (28,9±4,9 vs 29,7 kg/m2; p&gt;;0.05). The study group exhibited significantly higher PWV compared to controls (10,02±1,98 vs 8.99±1,08 m/s; p&lt;0.05). Furthermore, in the study group lower left ventricular ejection fraction (54,7±9,2 vs 59,0± 5,72%; p&lt;0,01), lower absolute values of LV GLS (16,3±2,5 vs 19,0±3,2%, p=0,05) and lower LA strain (23,5±6,2 vs 29,5±10,8%; p&lt;0.01) were observed. Conclusions: This pilot study suggests that changes in arterial stiffness related to endovascular aortic aneurysm repair are associated with worse left ventricular systolic function and left atrial performance. Elucidating their etiology and dynamics necessitates further investigation through prospective studies that account for confounding factors, such as other risk factors that may influence the outcomes of the assessed parameters.