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Customer loyalty remains an intriguing and relevant subject of investigation among academics and practitioners. This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of patterns and trends in the scholarly literature on customer loyalty. The research employs scientific search techniques on...

Introduction: Arterial stiffening is associated with structural and biomechanical alterations in the aorta. However, there are still gaps in our understanding as to how the structure and properties of arteries across the vasculature are altered with high PWV.Objective: To determine whether altered ultrastructural...

Background: Prevalence of overweight (OW) and obesity (O) in children and adolescents has been increased in the past three decades. Obese children are prone to develop early cardiovascular (CV) morbidity in their adult life. Impaired arterial stiffness might be detected in this population. The aim of...

Conditions necessary for the existence of local higher order generalized symmetries and conservation laws are derived for a class of dynamical lattice equations with explicit dependence on the spatial discrete variable and on time. We explain how to use the obtained conditions for checking a given equation....

*Scientific research supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Poland in years 2008-2010. Grant No. N N516 265835: Protein Structure Similarity Searching in Distributed Multi Agent System †To whom the entire correspondence should be directed: Institute of Informatics, Silesian University...

In this modern age cancer is still a prevalent disease. Even with advancements of technology, current treatments for cancer still have various side-effects that sometimes create more harm to the patient. A complete solution for cancer is still not found yet. Recently, mangroves were shown to be promising...

In this paper, a deep learning algorithm based on convolutional neural network (CNN) is implemented using pyhon and tensorflow lite for image classification on mobile. A large number different images which contains two types of waste, namely organic and anorganic are used for classification. The first...

This research aimed to investigate the effect of WhatsApp in blended learning on EFL undergraduate students' reading comprehension ability. This was an experimental research with participants of students at second semester at one private college in Pekanbaru-Riau, Indonesia. The 20 students were randomly...

The elastohydrodynamic lubrication model considering solid particles was set up. Taking effect of solid particles into account, the Reynolds equation was deduced. The elastohydrodynamic lubrication analysis of spur gear running-in was completed considering time-variant effect. Results show that oil film...

As the result of preliminary studies in the summer flora of the Makazhoy basin (the Chechen Republic), 10 species of higher vascular plants from… types and 30 families have been taken into account. Among them, the microstructure of the working surfaces confirmed the leading role of fatigue wear of polymeric...

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Web-Based Simulation integrated with Guided Discovery Learning (WBS-GDL) model in improving the critical thinking skill in Physics Grade XI students in Islamic State School Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The GDL-WBS model was compared to the Direct Instruction...

In the paper, we study real forms of the complex generic Neumann system. We prove that the real forms are completely integrable Hamiltonian systems. The complex Neumann system is an example of the more general Mumford system. The Mumford system is characterized by the Lax pair (Lℂ(λ), Mℂ(λ)) of 2 × 2...

The purpose of this research is to identify whether or not the STAD learning model is effective for the learning outcomes of Pancasila as the national ideology of the nation and state of Indonesia. This type of research is quantitative research in the form of Pre-Experimental Design with the type of...

Amidst the tides of globalization and sustainable development, the construct of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved into an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating system. This research delves into the Yangtze River Delta, a pivotal engine of China’s economic landscape, to elucidate...

Traditional foods reflect the identity of people and their natural environment. One of the special foods of the Banjar people in South Kalimantan is lontong. This culinary has supporting materials and activities that reflect gastronomic identity, both in the process of making it and its usefulness in...

The goal of this study is to find out how students’ critical thinking skills improve when e-learning-based blended learning is implemented. Using a pretest-posttest control group design, the research was conducted. After the experimental class went through the blended learning process, the post-test...

Purpose: The prognostic significance of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) remains to be determined in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). We investigated the predictive value of cfPWV for various endpoints in T1D. Methods: At baseline, cfPWV was measured using the SphygmoCor device in 652...

Background: The systemic arterial load imposed to the left ventricle (LV) is a major determinant of normal/abnormal cardiovascular function. The LV mean ejection pressure (LVMEP) is the best estimate of load faced by the LV throughout ejection. The contribution of the steady and pulsatile blood pressure...

Rubber products are widely used, and some of them have no obvious plastic deformation on surface, there exists huge risk, so the prediction of the fatigue life of rubber materials is very important. In this paper, the fatigue life of rubber materials is accurately analyzed by using advanced computer...

In this paper, a short message filtering model based on the user characteristic model is proposed to solve the problem that the short message filter model is not constructed from the user's needs. The model analyzes the information of App category and user's existing SMS in the user's mobile phone, and...

The purpose of this study was to developing fundamental movement skills (FMS) using movement education models Its used experimental method, pretest-posttest control group design. Third grade elementary school students (n=150, boys=84, girl=66) were enrolled in this study. Participants were randomly assigned...

The purpose of this study was to examine the level of skill information literacy, of the Minangkabau community in Agam district, Indonesia. The trial was conducted to test the reliability and validity of the measuring instrument. The pilot study was conducted in 30 Minangkabau communities from the Agam...

Education development in the second decade of the 21st century leads to attaining 21st-century skills. Indonesia responded to its outgrowth through a series of curriculum reforms to achieve student competencies to face world challenges. This study aims to provide an overview of how the research on developing...

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant global challenges, including in Indonesia. In rural areas, many Tehit people opt for traditional medicine like red fruit (Pandanus conoideus lam), or other remedies like buah taer (Anisoptera thurifera), buah kelapa hutan (Borassus heneanus), or sarang Semut...

As an emerging field integrating culture and tourism, study tours combine education with travel experiences. Enhancing digital marketing is crucial for the industry’s high-quality development. This research examines the Sanxingdui Museum as a case study, applying brand communication theories and empirical...

Sustainability report disclosure shows that corporations incorporate sustainability into their business strategies as global awareness grows. Sustainability reporting has attracted investors in Indonesia who value financial success and sustainability. Some KOMPAS100 companies still engage in unsustainable...

Introduction: This paper delves into the challenging issues related to achieving gender parity, disability and inclusivity in Indonesia education. It underscores the critical need for quantitative strategies to promote real gender equality. Novelty: We discuss the various elements involved in this quest,...

Purpose/Background/Objectives: Aortic stiffness assessed by carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) is an important predictor to gauge the overall risk of hypertensive patients; nonetheless, it is underutilized in everyday practice. We derived a simple scoring system based on clinical variables that...

Background: Pulmonary artery distensibility and pulsatility has been studied in patients with COPD using cardiac MRI (CMRI) (1). However, pulmonary artery pulse wave velocity (PA- PWV) using ‘QA’ method (2) in CMRI has not been studied in this population. We hypothesized that patients with COPD have...

Objectives: Arterial stiffness index β and cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) are widely accepted to quantify the blood pressure (BP)-independent, intrinsic exponent (β0) of the BP-diameter relationship. CAVI and β assume an exponential relationship between pressure (P) and diameter (d). We aim (1) to...

Background: High salt intake has been associated with structural and functional vascular changes.1 Objective: To correlate urinary sodium excretion with endothelial function and arterial stiffness in non-diabetic hypertensive patients. Methods: Cross-sectional study with non-diabetic hypertensive patients,...

Background: There is recent evidence from different research groups that accuracy [1] and prognostic value [2,3,4] of systolic aortic pressure significantly depends on the method of calibration. Although these results consistently show superiority of mean pressure calibration (aSBP2) over both, traditional...

An unsymmetrical photochromic diarylethene, 1-[2- methyl-5-(4-n-amyl-phenyl)-3-thienyl]-2-[2-methyl-1-phenyl] perfluorocyclopentene (1o), has been synthesized. Its photochromic properties were examined. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism and undergo reversible cyclization...

This research compares the effect of fixed target practice and change target practice on shooting accuracy football. 24 school athletes aged 13-15 years old participating in this study were grouped into 4 groups by using ordinal pairing technique. Each group was trained using fixed target practice (n=12)...

The article analyzes the possibility of gradual transition to polycentrism in international monetary relations. Highlighted controversial issues, the solution of which depends on the degree of de-dollarization of international monetary relations and a reduction in geopolitical risks and reducing losses...

Background: To our knowledge, no previous study assessed the reproducibility of non-mydriatic imaging of retinal microvessels using state-of-the-art Bland and Altman statistics. Methods: In 194 subjects randomly selected from a Flemish population, we post-processed retinal images (Canon Cr-DGi) using...

The problem in this study is the provision of a variety of exercises in increasing the ability to pass under the volleyball. This study aims to determine the effect of playing training methods on the passing ability under the volleyball players of Painan1 High School. This research is a quasi-experiment....

Carbon Nanodots (CNDs) are semiconductor materials with a size below 10 nm. Carbon nanodots can be applied to several areas, such as biosensors, bioimaging, optoelectronics, and photocatalysis. Current research has shown that additional dopants to CNDs such as nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S), indicate a...

This study aimed to develop and analyze the effectiveness of Augmented Reality (AR)-based learning media for organ system materials on biology concept understanding among fourth-semester primary education teacher students with dominant kinesthetic learning characteristics. The developmental research...

Jember Regency has enormous tourism potential which has the potential to be developed into a potential superior area. However, developing this potential is not easy considering that feedback on satisfaction with the services provided at tourist locations is also not easy to obtain. This research aims...

Both the concept and the practice of investing in stocks are well-known. Among Indonesia’s several stock indexes is the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG). Exchange rates, global oil prices, and inflation are among the macroeconomic elements that might impact the IHSG’s volatility. The objective of this...

According to the annual information of China’s A-share listed companies from 2013 to 2023, this study analyzes impact of ESG rating on the companies’ profitability. The empirical results indicate that enhancing ESG performance can positively impact the company’s profitability. ESG performance indirectly...

This paper argues that there is likely confinement of most of us in academia in dominant understandings associated with teaching, learning and language to the extent that the practices, beliefs, and values that underpin those practices, privileged in these discourses become ‘normalised’ and ‘naturalised’....

Background: We have developed a new proprietary method (DCBP® Direct Central Blood Pressure) to estimate central systolic blood pressure (cSBP) directly from peripheral pressure. In a previous meta-analysis of published high-fidelity pressure studies with simultaneous aortic and brachial pressure recordings,...

Background/aim: ISH is usually considered more prevalent in aged individuals and associated to increased large artery stiffness. This study is aimed at identifying determinants of ISH in adult individuals. Methods: 20 individuals <60 years, referred to the Outpatient Hypertension Unit for high blood...

Let S(Gs ) be the skew-adjacency matrix of the oriented graph Gs of order n and l1;l2; ¢ ¢ ¢ ;ln be all eigenvalues of S(Gs ). The skew-spectral radius rs(Gs ) of Gs is defined as maxfjl1j; jl2j; ¢ ¢ ¢ ; jlnjg. In this paper, we investigate oriented bicyclic graphs whose skew-spectral radius does not...

In this work, the organic optoelectronic devices with both photovoltaic and detection performance were fabricated based on a blend of the polymer poly[(2,6-(4,8-bis(5-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophen-2-yl)- benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene))-alt-(5,5-(1',3'-di-2-thienyl-5',7'-bis(2-ethylhexyl)benzo [1',2'-c:4',5'-c']dithiophene-4,8-dione))]...

Stress ratio has important effect on fatigue performance. For the influence of stress ratio o fatigue life, fatigue tests of Titanium alloy produced by rapid manufacturing(Ti alloy by RM) samples were carried out under three kinds of stress ratio( R=0.5?R=0.06?R=-1), to draw three fatigue limits and...

Most people with diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 have increased lipid prevalence. An increase in cholesterol levels can reach 28% to 34%. High cholesterol levels accompanied by an increase in blood pressure in people with type-2 DM can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Proper nutritional support...