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This study seeks to probe the influence of asset structure, growth opportunities, and profitability on the capital structure of firms listed in the IDXQ30 index from 2021 to 2023. Adopting a descriptive quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis (MLR) via SPSS version 27, the results...

The accelerating global demand for food (Gerten et al. (2020) - Feeding Ten Billion People), dwindling natural resources, intensifying climate change, and mounting pressure on land productivity have rendered traditional agricultural models increasingly inadequate. In response, innovative production systems...

The mental health of older adults is greatly affected by the pandemic due to the anxiety towards Covid-19 and the reduction in social connectedness. This study focuses on the protective role of Instant Messaging Applications in mitigating the negative effects of Covid-19 anxiety on social connectedness...

Background. Experimental cerebral ischemia and organ culture of cerebral arteries result in enhanced expression of endothelin ETB receptors in smooth muscle cells. The present study was designed to evaluate the involvement of calcium-calmodulin dependent protein kinase (CAMK) on the expression of endothelin...

In the effort to improve primary teacher's pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), this research aimed to develop inquiry-based teacher training model. The research participants were 31 elementary school teachers from 23 schools from 4 regencies (Tabalong, Balangan, East Barito, and Hulu Sungai Utara) in...

This research is based on the results of early observation in 3rd grade of primary school of Patemon 02, indicated in teaching materials only used theories without any practicum activity. The purpose of this research is to develop the design, to examine the feasibility, and to test the effectiveness...

To investigate the influence of hybrid teaching mode on multiliteracies ability of higher vocational students’, the paper makes the empirical study of English design learning model using Superstar Platform Learning System. It is integrated into design learning concept, which includes three-stage of “before-class...

Individuals with intellectual disabilities have different needs related to both sexual education and sexual development. This is caused by their significant limitations in intellectual and adaptive functioning. This is especially true for a female, when these limitations raise problems caring for herself...

The prevalence of obese adolescents aged 16-18 in Indonesia is 1.6%, in North Sumatra Province is 1.4%, and in Medan is 3.18%. In school children, the incidence of obesity becomes a serious problem because it will continue until they grow up. The purpose of this research was to analyze the relationship...

This experiment was carried out to reduce excess heat in solar panels and increase the output power generated by the 100 Wp monocrystalline solar panel by applying perforated aluminum plates as a Passive Cooling Technique on solar panels. The energy source used is 12 W halogen lamps as a substitute for...

Infectious diseases in reptiles are one of the biggest causes of morbidity and mortality, related to immunosuppressive factors. Disease in Olive Ridley Sea Turtle arise because ineligible ecosystem in the sea, like bacterial infection. In the world, there are seven species of Sea Turtles, such as: Chelonia...

The global demand for English proficiency among educators has never been greater, yet most English teachers worldwide speak English as a second or third language, not as a first language. Many educators need help to meet English proficiency benchmarks set by their employers, raising questions about the...

Against the backdrop of deepening global dual-carbon strategies, the new energy vehicle industry is transitioning from policy-driven to market-driven growth, with industry competition entering the deep waters of differentiated value competition. This paper, grounded in resource-based theory, examines...

Thi s research’s purpose are: (1) produce guidelines models of principal leadership in alleviate of poverty at lagging and social crisis area in district of S outh-west S umba East Nusa Tenggara; and (2) produce indicator models of principal leadership in people empower through education. Research method...

Based on data from IDF (2016) every 6 seconds every a person dies due to DM. One of the seven pregnancies affected by gestational diabetes. And predicted by 2040, One of ten adults suffer DM (642 million). Based on the very poor data, it is very urgent to do prevention as early as possible, even before...

Here we present a framework for AGI inspired by knowledge about the only working prototype: the brain. We consider the neurobiological findings as directives. The main algorithmic modules are de¯ned and solutions for each subtasks are given together with the available mathematical (hard) constraints....

The implementation of Local Leader Election has the potential to lead to criminal acts occurring, especially at the campaign stage. The challenge here is how to formulate an appropriate criminal act with penalties in the regulation. The research method used is normative legal research. This study uses...

Due to the high technique intensity and large expenditure on R&D, patent always plays an important role in the developing of pharmaceutical industry. With the signing of TRIPS agreement, the new patent system shows a significantly effect to pharmaceutical innovation in developing country. In this...

CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model) is the most important model in modern finance that can be used to: calculate the systematic risk of assets, estimate the expected rate of return on assets, and evaluate the performance of a portfolio. In this study, FTSEALL-Share and UK three-month Treasury bills are...

The rapid growth and development in the first 1,000 days of life makes monitoring children's growth and development very important at this age. Monitoring growth and development is expected to always be a priority for parents, especially mothers, from pregnancy to the age of 2 years. The problem...

The refractivity of the lower atmosphere is responsible for several anomalies in microwave propagation such as ducting, scintillation, refraction, fading, including range and elevation errors in radar and data acquisition. It is needful to develop models which could be used to predict refractivity. In...

This research generally aims to develop teaching materials for Listening Skills based on a scientific approach. Specifically, the purpose of this study was to determine the design of listening skills teaching materials based on a scientific approach and to determine the validity, practicality, and effectiveness...

Background: Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnancy remains a critical health concern in Indonesia, particularly in Seluma Regency, Bengkulu Province, where the prevalence remains high. Limited compliance with iron–folic acid supplementation underscores the need for innovative maternal health education...

Introduction: To the best of our knowledge, any studies evaluated potential influence on peripheral arterial stiffness, measured by pulse wave velocity (PWV), of percoutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and stenting. Methods: 150 patients were enrolled and underwent coronary angiography. In 68 patients...

Background: Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) is an inhibitor of nitric oxide production and is associated with endothelial dysfunction. Elevated plasma levels of ADMA have been demonstrated in patients with hypertension. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between ADMA...

Introduction: Patients with nocturnal blood pressure (BP) that fails to decline ≥10% compared with daytime BP (non-dippers) have increased mortality risk. This may be related to increased arterial stiffness and raised central BP whilst supine. This study aimed to test this hypothesis. We also sought...

This SMEs in its development has faced numerous problems related to the limitations of workers with high skills (low quality of human resources) and unmotivated employee productive behavior. Unmotivated productive behavior contributes to low employee productivity. Motivating employees to behave productively...

The purpose of this study was to find out: 1) Readiness to teach mathematics of primary pre-service teacher in semester 6 of the academic year 2017/2018, 2) level of math anxiety of primary pre-service teacher in semester 6 of the academic year 2017/2018, and 3) is there a relationship between student...

The today’s graduates of university are exceedingly demanded to be better able to apply the knowledge they have already learnt into the world of work. In fact, the understanding of the problems of mathematics in the real world is still an obstacle for the college graduates. This research aims at developing...

Based on the qualitative comparative analysis (qca) method, this paper studies the conditional configuration of Chinese energy companies to achieve high performance and avoid low performance from the aspects of independent R&D investment, human capital, enterprise scale and regional institutional...

2023 has become a milestone for AI, yet the style of AI chatbots remain underexplored. This study takes the register framework proposed by Biber in investigating the conversation style of ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot. The result shows that AI chatbots vary in terms of ability in imitating conversation,...

This research is entitled Utilization of Digital Technology in Learning Listening Skills During the Covid-19 Pandemic. This study aims to provide an alternative learning evaluation for the Listening Skills course during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The evaluation was carried out by using the application Google...

Compared to linear weirs, labyrinth weir can provide high flow capacity at lower heads achieved through the increase of the spillway length. However, apart from extending the length of the spillway, hydraulic efficiency can also be enhanced through geometric modifications. This experimental study aimed...

In the context of the development of new productivity, digital industry, as the core driving force of technological breakthroughs and industrial transformation, promotes the market-oriented allocation of data elements, accelerates the integration of digital technology. This study takes Hebei Province...

Achieving each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda depends on gender equality in scientific research and STEM fields. A considerable increase in the number of girls and women entering and continuing in STEM jobs is possible because sustainable development also demands more...

Background: Serum uric acid (UA) plays a key role in the development and progression of hypertension. We investigated the association of UA levels and indices of arterial function in a cohort of newly diagnosed, never treated hypertensive subjects. Methods: 1225 patients with a new diagnosis of mild...

Elevated aortic pulse wave velocity (aoPWV) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. There are, however, no widely accepted normal or reference values for aoPWV. The aim of this work was to define these values. Patients and methods: AoPWV was assessed in several patient...

The arrangement of R&D refers to the issue of the linkage between structural holes in a network. In order to examine the linkages between multiple R&D projects in a company, we use the patent information as the index of R&D capability and examine the change of R&D network structures by social network...

This study aims to: 1) determine the validity of the digitec holding bow test 2) determine the reliability of the digitec bow holding test 3) create a new breakthrough that the “Holding Bow Digitec Test” is a tool for measuring arm muscle strength and endurance with high validity and reliability for...

Let n, m and r be three positive integers such that n = 2m and gcd(r, 2m - 1) = 1, a new family S(r) of 25n/2 binary sequences of period 2n - 1 is proposed. The presented family takes 7-valued out-of-phase atuo- and cross-correlation values -2n/2 - 1, -1, 2n/2 - 1, 2.2n/2 - 1, 3.2n/2 - 1, 4.2n/2 - 1...

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is of great importance for R&D of Large 2-Stroke Marine Diesel Engine. The CFD software ANSYS FLUENT was adopted to calculate the scavenging process of a large 2-stroke marine diesel engine MAN B&W S60MC-C6 and the obtained pressure trace was compared with the shop...

This research aims at developing the learning media for early childhood education teacher, thus it can help to stimulate, to develop, and to evaluate the polite attitude in early childhood through macro role-play. The specific objective of this research is the availability of computer-based learning...

If a lecturer applies a less precise and boring method, the teaching and learning process will not go well. Thus, it is necessary to improve the teaching of English for students by developing more appropriate learning model focusing on learners' needs. It is in line with the application of the English...

This research is aimed to discover the feasibility of the Natural Science subject teaching tools developed using STEM approach. It consists of lesson plans, worksheets, and assessment tools for evaluating critical thinking and scientific process skills. This research utilized the Research and Development...

Student’ responsible characters are individual and social moral implementation conducted by a student in his involvement in the community to provide behavioral propriety standards. A high school student who is considered to have a self-identity as adolescents are expected to have empathetic to solve...

This study aims to describe learning problems related to efforts to increase creativity and independence of student learning. The learning innovation developed is a model of transformative learning based on the principle of learning transfer, which positions the lecturer as a learning facilitator and...

3DR-tree is an index method using the traditional R-tree to index moving objects. Its defect is that a cube generates when an object remains still for a period of time. For those objects that remain still for a long period of time, many strip cubes will generate. MBR will be overlong or overlarge, thus...

The urgency of online teaching and learning in vocational education is class limitations, learning boredom, and interaction restrictions, and recently direct contact restrictions due to the pandemic. This study aims to analyse online teaching and learning platforms in vocational education in the city...