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Increased arterial stiffness occurs in older patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). In this study we compared arterial stiffness and central hemodynamic parameters in young (< 60 years of age) PAD patients and controls. In 31 PAD patients with an ankle-brachial index (ABI≤ 0.9) and 42 controls,...

The research aims to analyze the influence of food prices on the development of inflation in Pangkalpinang. Analysis of the influence of food prices on the development of inflation is needed to evaluate changes in food prices that cause and contribute to inflation. The analytical method used is multiple...

This study explores the implementation of the Event Management Body of Knowledge (EMBOK) framework in the context of event planning and execution. EMBOK serves as a standardized guideline for event organizers worldwide, encompassing key components such as planning, design, implementation, control, and...

This paper takes A-share listed companies in China’s Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets from 2009 to 2023 as samples to empirically test the impact of innovation in technology, management, and knowledge dimensions on financial performance of new energy vehicle (NEV) enterprises. The research results...

This paper analyzed and generalized the content and characteristics of interactive waiting, which should care more about user’s psychological sense about waiting time. Based on the discussion, the article advanced several principles to help designer to do user-centered interaction design, such as put...

The article deals with a textology question in Ninth Epode by Horace. The verses 17-18 gives as follows: adhuc/ad hunc frementesverteruntb is mille equos / Galli canentesCaesarem. The usual understanding of the noun hunc is to him, i.ÿe. to Marc Antony, mentioned in vv.ÿ11-13. Meanwhile the previous...

Introduction: Doppler ultrasound is the commonest diagnostic tool used to evaluate the internal, external and common carotid arteries (CCA). Peak systolic velocity (PSV) is the best Doppler parameter for quantifying carotid artery degree of stenosis. Materials and methods: Normal Doppler waveforms of...

The 2018 Riskesdas data indicates that the prevalence of anaemia in Indonesia remains high, with estimates of 26.8% among individuals aged 5-14 years and 32% among those aged 15-24 years. Anaemia can have detrimental consequences for adolescents, including impaired cognitive function, reduced concentration...

At the provincial level in general, the satisfaction level of the people of South Sulawesi with development performance is at the level of 50.5%. This shows that it is important for the Regional Government to meet public expectations by resolving or at least repairing things that are considered to be...

This research aimed to determine the level of fundamental locomotor skills among 8-year-old elementary school children. The study focused on key locomotor skills, including walking, running, galloping, jumping, sliding, hopping, skipping, and leaping. A descriptive quantitative approach was used, employing...

SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) signifies the FinTech quality in innovation, growth and environment. The author has collected feedback from faculty members to improve the perception of research and innovation in Conventional Higher Education Institutions. Partial Least Squares-SEM was...

This paper identifies that the college students' entrepreneurial comprehensive ability includes 9 latent variables. By collecting data through questionnaires, using spass statistical analysis tools and SEM method, the structural model of influencing factors of college students' comprehensive entrepreneurial...

In recent years, with the outbreak of such issues as the disclosure of personal information and the unrealistic price cuts of Taobao shops, it is not difficult to see that many problems concerning the credit of electronic commerce have begun to be uncovered continuously, thereby hindering the further...

Background: Arterial stiffness is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events in hypertensive populations and is in part a heritable trait. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) plays an important role in vascular remolding. MMP-9 levels predict cardiovascular risk and are associated with aortic stiffness....

Background: According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2019, the number of people with hypertension in the world continues to increase every year. The number of people with hypertension in the world continues to grow every year and it is predicted that by 2025 there will be 1.5 billion people...

Nusantara is the nickname for Indonesia a country that has many islands intertwined with a very wide ocean. The ocean area has an area of 5,877,879 square kilometers which is almost three times that of the land area, which is 2,012,402 square kilometers. The Indonesian mainland is divided into large...

Log hauling is a critical and cost-intensive stage in timber harvesting operations. In Indonesia’s natural forests, log hauling is mechanized by using logging trucks to enhance efficiency and productivity. This study aimed to calculate the productivity, cost, and efficiency of log hauling in natural...

We are approaching a future where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in our society. AI is progressively becoming widespread in many aspects, ranging from industry, manufacturing, energy, and healthcare to education. Among those sectors, education covers significant societal impacts....

Teaching material are all forms of material used by teachers in teaching. Teaching material need to be developed. Today, the mastery of information is important. Learning literacy can be used to make students learn to master information through reading, writing and critical thinking. This study aims...

Constructing the imperfect substitute trade models of commodity goods between USA and China, this paper uses FGLS and GMM estimation to show whether fluctuation of the real China's exchange rate has any implication on the Sino-US commodity trade flows. Using two alternative measures of "real" China's...

Purpose: Delirium is a frequent occurrence amongst Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, but studies on its causes are sparse and its risk factors vary from disease to disease. Here, in this study, an attempt was made to investigate the factors associated with the prognosis of delirium in the ICU. Methods:...

Hemoglobin electrophoresis is the gold standard for thalassemia carriers screening. Hemoglobin electrophoresis sees an increase in HbA2, where thalassemia patients experience abnormalities in the composition of HbA2. The Mentzer index is a discrimination index formula with good sensitivity, specificity,...

.The implementation of regional government is greatly influenced by the massive development of communication and information technology. Communication between regional governments and the community and openness of public information are fundamental in local democracy. The flow of democratization has...

Background: Current data from the Middle East suggest a rapid increase in the incidence of smoking water-pipes (narguileh in Lebanon) in parallel with cigarettes. The social context in which these two behaviors are initiated and associated has not been studied. Methods: Data from a standardized questionnaire...

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of eco-efficiency on the cost of equity capital on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange period from 2013 to 2017. Eco-efficiency is proxied by a dummy variable with a maximum value of 1 representing the company implementing...

This survey research aims to explore the challenges of using technology in Physical Education. The data was taken through a survey using an open-ended questionnaire that has been distributed through Google forms which were distributed over two months and five days. The population is 49 Physical Education...

Workplace-based formative assessment (WBA) has met with mixed reactions from users in postgraduate medical education. Users’ perceptions about WBA tend to be negative. Consequently, its learning value has yet to reach its full capacity. In this study, we explored which factors influence users’ perceptions...

The purpose of this research is to determine factors affecting reading interest of fifth graders. The study applied a qualitative survey research. The data were analyzed using factor analysis. The research population was 590 students. The research sample was 238 students. The results show internal factors...

We examined cross-sectional associations of self-reported PA intensities with arterial stiffness in elderly Caucasians of the Swiss Cohort Study on Air Pollution and Lung and Heart Diseases in Adults (SAPALDIA). Mixed central and peripheral arterial stiffness was measured oscillometrically by the cardio-ankle...

This study aims to describe the types of figurative language styles in sports news on the news portals. This research is a qualitative research using descriptive method. The data of this research is the discourse in the news portal that uses figurative language style. The data sources for this research...

The research aims to determine the comparison of computing time between the AHP method and a combination of AHP and profile matching on a certain amount of data. Apart from that, this research is also aimed at building a system that can provide recommendations for barebone mechanical keyboards based...

The goal of this research is to analyze the vegetative development and yield of cassava in diverse populations, as well as the Land Equivalent Ratio (LER). This research was carried out from June 2022 to March 2023 at the field of the “Vegetable Seed Production Unit” (“UPBS”), Sekincau Subdistrict, West...

In the current digital era, digital architecture management is of vital importance for enterprises to achieve efficient operation and innovation. It is a key link in the process of enterprise digital transformation. Its effective implementation can ensure that the digital projects of the enterprise are...

Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often recognized only after symptoms become severe enough to require urgent care. Digital approaches may support earlier detection through symptom reporting, home physiological monitoring, mobile decision support, and wearable activity...

Background: Arterial stiffness is increased with chronic inflammatory disorders. The reduction of inflammation by immunomodulatory therapy is associated with a restoration of arterial function. Objectives: To determine whether carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cf-PWV) is increased in subjects with...

The main purpose of this study was to describe in depth the environmental satisfaction. This research used a qualitative approach with case study design. Subject participants in this study were 9 lecturers of universities in Malang, Indonesia. Data were collected through guided interviews, open questionnaires,...

The air quality in Jakarta is a critical issue affecting public health and the environment. High levels of air pollution can lead to various health problems, including respiratory issues, cardiovascular diseases, and other health disorders. This study aims to predict air pollution levels in Jakarta using...

This research was conducted with the aim of testing and analyzing the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG Disclosure on Tax Avoidance with Financial Performance as a moderating variable. The data sources for this study are 66 annual reports and sustainability reports from banking companies...

Football is a popular sport that appeals to the public. The purpose of the study was to determine the most dominant playing technique skills and the best quality of playing techniques from the Manchester City Team. The type of research used is quantitative descriptive research with a descriptive method...

The artistic creation of modern painting artist Marc Chagall is full of absurdity and his strong artistic emotion is displayed in his works with unique aesthetic characteristics. On the basis of a comprehensive understanding of Chagall’s art, this article takes his representative work “Lovers Under the...

Entrepreneurship means the ability to discover or create a new field and to work on the creation of innovations. With different methods to utilize and develop the ability, one can make some new results come into being.Based on the connotation and characteristics of entrepreneurship, 3 first-class indexes,...

In multi-component spectral analysis, informative variables selection is important to get satisfied performance. The present research intends to establish relationship between eggs freshness and NIR spectroscopy, and build a compact and robust calibration model. Graphically-oriented local multivariate...

Morphometric and meristic characters are authentic methods for the specimen identification. The study on morphometric and meristic characters in fishes is important for the differentiation of taxonomic units and are able to spot differences between fish population. This study aims to analyze and determine...

Background: Assessment of carotid artery perivascular adipose tissue through carotid artery extra-media thickness (EMT) ultrasonography has emerged as a novel assessment technique that might contribute unique information to comprehensive evaluations of arterial health. Currently, there is a lack of research...

Salinity and pH stress have effect on bacterial growth, enzyme activity and cell biomass. Optimum salt concentration and pH were need for the normal growth of bacteria except for halophiles, acidophiles and alkaliphiles. Different concentration of salt (2.5, 5, 10 and 20%) and pH (5, 7, 9 and 11) were...

Basic computer programming is one of the subjects that is applied to the X-class department Software Engineering as the basis for the development of advanced programming. On subjects basic programming there are some basic competencies include understanding and skills. Research and development is intended...

Chinese cabbage plants were ones of the horticultural plants that have high economic value and support for national food security. The public demand for Chinese cabbage was increasing to meet market needs; this research needs to be done. The aim was to determine the effect of multi-use of SS organic...

Emerging media, as a new and highly operational vehicle of information dissemination, has sprouted around the world in recent years, greatly undermining the power of traditional media. WeChat, as an emerging social platform, dominates Chinese new media market. In Chinese colleges and universities, WeChat...

According to Ministerial Regulation No. 24 of 2015, Law No. 23 of 2007, and Government Regulation No. 56 of 2009, the government as the regulator is obligated to ensure that the operation of rolling stock is in accordance with the regulatory standards and can be operated safely as demonstrated by testing...

To analyze the hotspots and trends of intelligent construction research in China, bibliometric methods and CiteSpace software were used to analyze and compare the number of Chinese literature releases, disciplinary distribution, institutional cooperation network, emergent keywords, and evolutionary trends,...