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Background: Aging is associated with increased arterial stiffness and chronic low-grade inflammation. Acute inflammatory stimulus in the presence of low-grade chronic inflammation briefly increases the risk of cardiovascular events. The risk of cardiovascular events also increases substantially in older...

This paper reviews the inconsistencies in the legal settlement of indemnity payments in accordance with the concept of asset recovery and examines the underlying arrangement of fixed replacement payments in the form of asset recovery without the principals having to be imprisoned. Statute and conceptual...

This research aims to understand the extent to which the principal’s leadership affects student achievement in Ciamis Regency, West Java Province - Indonesia. This research was motivated by the acquisition of the 2019 National Exam scores in Ciamis. This type of research used in this study is qualitative...

Sexual harassment is one of the three major sins in the world of education. Based on data from the Sistem Informasi Gender & Anak in Yogyakarta in 2020, there were 221 people aged 18–21 years were victims of sexual harassment. The phenomenon of sexual harassment is like an iceberg phenomenon, many...

This study aims to determine: (1) the influence of Return On Assets (ROA) on institutional ownership, (2) the influence of Earning Per Share (EPS) on institutional ownership, (3) the influence of Return On Equity (ROE) on institutional ownership, (4) the influence of ROA on stock prices, (5) the influence...

This paper discusses results of analysis from geotechnical database collected during field mapping of shafts in weak/soft rocks of Abu Hamour tunnel project area of South Doha, Qatar. Shafts are connected to the main tunnel by short tunnels – adits, excavated using sequential excavation method. Shaft...

Background: Mental stress, dynamic exercise and cold pressor stimulation all increase blood pressure (BP); however, their effects on arterial stiffness are not well described. Methods: Twenty-three young healthy subjects (14 female/9 males), aged 18–30 years (23 ± 3 years), underwent mental arithmetic...

The biphenylsulfonacetic acid and its derivatives were found to inhibit ATP hydrolysis by an allosteric mechanism involving tyrosine 486 of HPV6 E1 Helicase as well as tyrosine 492 of HPV 18 E1. A theoretical study on the binding conformations and allosteric function of these inhibitors has been carried...

Mechanically ventilated children make up a small but growing segment of society’s vulnerable population. The aim of the study was to understand the caring experiences of parents toward their mechanically ventilated children. This interpretive descriptive study was performed in the PICU of one tertiary...

This study examines information systems' effect on supply chain relationships with logistics service quality as a mediating variable. The study was conducted on customers of a freight forwarding company in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. This study's sampling method was non-probability sampling,...

Swietenia macrophylla King. as known as wide leaf mahogany is a type of exotic species from Latin America that is common planted in Indonesia. This species is widely cultivated in several regions in Indonesia due to the high demand for carpentry timber. Therefore, to meet the high demand of wide leaf...

Wastewater stabilization pond is a very large pond where wastewater is stored for a long time, in that pond there is a biological process of organic matter in the sludge produced from primary deposition, and it’s resulting in stable biological treatment of wastewater. Wastewater treatment is used to...

Recovery is an attempt to make the body recover after physical training. Passive recovery includes Far Infrared Radiation (FIR) and Warm Water Immersion (WWI), but the two recoveries are not well known. The aims of this study were to test the the efficacy of FIR, WWI, and Passive (PAS) modalities in...

This study aimed to determine the effect of push-up exercise with wrist flicking on the ability of basketball three point shooting in BSWJ Club Age 16 – 18 Years. The method used was pre-experimental design. The population in this study was all 20 players of BSWJ basketball Club Age 16-18 years. All...

The goal of this study is to look at the impact of three elements on stock performance. Sustainability Report, Enterprise Risk Management, and Profitability. Purposive sampling was utilized. The study’s sample consisted of Mining and Coal Industry Companies listed on the IDX from 2019 to 2023, with 82...

Within the context of Jammu and Kashmir, this empirical study explores the complex relationship amongst Generation Z consumers’ purchase intents and the unique characteristics of social media advertising. Statistical techniques, such as hypothesis testing and regression models, are used in the empirical...

Objective: To summarize the clinic experience of flexible ureteroscope in diagnosis and treatment of upper urinary tract disease. Method: From Nov 2013 to Dec 2015, 60 hematuresis cases underwent flexible ureteroscope for diagnosis and treatment of upper urinary tract. Clinical data was analyzed retrospectively....

Tuberculosis (TB) is an inflammatory pulmonary parenchymal disease caused by a bacterial infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which requires a long period of treatment so that it can affect the onset of depression in patients with pulmonary TB. To find out whether there is a correlation between duration...

Obesity is a significant public health issue in Uzbekistan, increasing the risk of non-communicable diseases. Accurate assessment of body fat and metabolic risks is crucial for early intervention. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 at the Republican Specialized Scientific-Practical Medical...

Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain occurring in the absence of pelvic pathology. It was caused by the production of neurotransmitter: prostaglandins. Psychological factors or stress can also cause dysmenorrhea. Physical activity and meditation are non-pharmacological treatments for this problem because...

Purpose: Despite most anatomical variations of the vertebral artery (VA) related to the origin and intraforaminal entrance remain asymptomatic because of the collateral irrigation system, it is important to know their anatomical presentation in order to prevent complications than could be neurologically...

This research aims to understand the importance of group counseling with assertive training techniques for student assertiveness in SMPN 18 Bengkulu. This research used quasi-experimental method with one group pre-test and post-test designs. Statistical test results using the z test show increased assertiveness...

Asthma is a disease that cannot be eliminated entirely in sufferers but can be controlled with proper management. Patients need enough sleep because many diseases require rest and sleep, but the condition of the disease also makes sufferers unable to sleep. This study aims to determine the relationship...

Many factors such as student goals, teacher skills, school management attitudes, and curriculum have influenced students’ academic performance. In this study, we considered some core factors affecting students’ performance and their influence. The information of the research was collected by students...

This study aimed to identify the key attributes that influence millennial consumers’ preferences in selecting batik clothing. The study was conducted in Sleman, Yogyakarta, and involved 100 respondents between the ages of 18–25. The research was conducted in three stages, including focus group discussions...

Type of research is pre-experimental research that aims to determine the effectiveness of mathematics learning through applying the approach Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) in increasing the ability of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) mathematics teachers. This study refers to three indicators...

The Kariba Dam on the Zambezi River is in dire need of maintenance. This paper is intended to study the strategy of removing and replacing the Kariba Dam.The elevation map of the watershed of Zambezi River is made and rasterized by using Kriging Interpolation. Combining the precipitation and geological...

Background: Nigella Sativa (NS) induced vasorelaxation of aortic rings upon direct exposure has been documented in literature. This study was conducted to determine whether 8 weeks Nigella Sativa supplementation and/or exercise training may alter vascular sensitivity of rat aorta in normal, healthy rats. Methods:...

Regulation of the Minister of village development of the disadvantaged region and Transmigration number 18 of 2019 concerning Village Community Assistance states that one of the village assistants is a Community Empowerment Cadre (KPMD). The role of KPMD is vital in helping the smooth running of services...

Objective: An Arterial Stiffness Index (ASI) can be obtained by measuring finger photoplethysmogram using the SB200 pulse oximeter, giving a level between 1 and 6. However, it was unclear whether this method accurately reflected arterial stiffness. Brachial–Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity (baPWV) is an established...

Device-free means targets not carrying any device. Localization and tracking of device-free targets has attracted much attention due to its potential applications where the targets are not cooperative, such as safe guard system. In this paper, we propose a simple Line-Of-Sight (LOS) model and Hierarchical...

When 2020 began the outbreak of new pneumonia, namely the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), alcohol suddenly became less available because it was the most sought-after item. This is because 70% alcohol can be used as an antiseptic and disinfectant solution to overcome coronavirus transmission. The...

Covid-19 pandemic has been spreading throughout the world for almost 2 years. Hypertension was one of the most common comorbidities among Covid-19 patients. We conducted this study to investigate the correlation between hypertension and mortality in Covid-19 patients. We collected 159 medical records...

White matter lesions, described as leukoaraiosis, are frequently documented in older hypertensive patients, but their consequence on brain metabolism remains debated. This study aimed at characterizing the changes in brain metabolism, assessed by [18F]-fluorodesoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography...

Moral degradation and juvenile delinquency in Indonesia continue to rise, with data showing a 10.7% annual increase from 6,325 cases (2021) to 8,597 cases (2024). This study examines the implementation of the Child-Friendly School (CFS) program in developing character, socio-emotional competencies, and...

This article studies how virtual influencers’ endorsements affect consumer brand engagement on social media. Existing studies have found that consumers’ participation in social media brand activities has both internal and external motivation, that is, the internal needs of the audience and social network...

This study aims to develop a product that can be used in Indonesian educational institutions considering the context-based Chinese linguistics, cultural aspects. Borg and Gall’s theory was employed as the method of this study consisting of eight steps: needs analysis, planning, design, piloting test,...

Nowadays, advertisements have become part of people’s lives. We can see it everywhere and anytime, especially through the printing media, such as newspapers, magazines, or any other printing displayed on public transportation. Advertising is a text in a multimodal discourse that has complex meanings...

The Government of Indonesia has been concerned about the Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) subsidy burden since the supplies from domestic refineries have become limited in recent years. Meanwhile, it can be freely bought by all segments, instead of only being accessible for the poor. Therefore, the government...

Bullying is a phenomenon that often occurs in junior high school. Based on observations in one of the junior high schools in Sleman Regency, as many as 70.6% of students claimed to have been victims of bullying. The phenomenon of bullying is like an iceberg, which is only some numbers of cases are recorded....

Introduction: Increased arterial stiffness is a marker of cardiovascular disease and suggested to beassociated with impaired lung function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, whether patients with mild COPD have increased arterial stiffness and what factors are linked to is still...

Investigation of the prevalence and risk factors of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the basis for developing prophylactic strategies against cervical cancer, especially for young women. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of HPV infection among a cohort of sexually active...

With the large-scale application of solar in power system, traditional transmission planning of merely focusing on construction investment and operation cost could not meet the practical demands. Based on the evaluation index of the line operation efficiency and the distribution of the power flow, a...

The volume of saturated vapor and saturated liquid of R134a were calculated by using four cubic equations of state: SRK,PR ,T-L and S-Y . Calculation shows that in the range of ? 50 ? 90 ? ,the T-L equation of state has the highest calculating accuracy, the average deviations of calculation of saturated...

This study aims to determine the effect of angle hop and squat jump exercises on leg power in Futsal Extracurricular participants at Al-Azhar 18 Grand Wisata High School. The method used in conducting this research is an experimental method with a purposive sampling technique. The sample in this study...

The study uses Google Scholar search engine to show an unjustified boom of Post-Soviet publications on the investment attractiveness of various territories and objects, which are several times higher than the number of publications from non-CIS countries. It is shown that the most popular approach to...

With economic globalization sweeping through every country in the world, liberalized regional economic integration, financial globalization, product globalization, liberalized international trade, liberalized international investment is deeply impacting and affecting all countries in the world, bringing...

The game industry has a large growth rate and needs attention to help develop this industry further. In making games, game developers need to know their user’s behavior to build engagement so they will buy game content and virtual items in the game. This study is to determine the characteristics of the...

Background: Physical function prior to allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) is associated with survival and may be associated with patient physical activity (PA). Tools to evaluate PA prior to HCT are scarce. We aimed to evaluate the impact of easily obtained patient-report of PA prior to HCT...