The Impact of Perceived Organizational Support on Employee Motivation in Indonesia Technology Startup Companies Post Pandemic Covid 19

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Covid 19 poses significant challenges for Indonesian technology start-ups. Beginning with shifts in work modes, unstable global conditions, and geopolitics. This has caused many businesses to lay off employees, which can negatively impact employee motivation and perceptions of the organization. Perceived organizational support and motivation are crucial factors to consider in this circumstance, as the startup industry in Indonesia is rapidly growing and positively impacting the economy. This study presents an overview of the current state of perceived organizational support, autonomous motivation, and controlled motivation among employees of technology startups. It also investigates the effect of perceived organizational support on autonomous and controlled motivation among employees in Indonesian technology startups, which can be beneficial knowledge for startup practitioners. This study’s respondents involve 279 employees from Indonesian technology startups. Its analysis employs a simple linear regression method. The findings show that among employees at technology startups, perceived organizational support significantly affects autonomous motivation but has no significant effect on controlled motivation.

The Intervention of Indonesian Students’ Culture in Translating Into English Collocation: A Case Study at Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk Banggai

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Once Indonesian students translate collocation into English, they remain under their culture and language system. This qualitative research intends to identify Indonesian collocation that translated inappropriately into English and explain how their Indonesian culture intervene in translation. A list of some sentences containing Indonesian collocation was translated into English by the students. The differences lies in the way the lexical choice of collocation is inappropriate. Both of Indonesian and English dictionaries were used to reflect meaning transparency, commutability, and the patterns. This research found that 33 data were inappropriate. Students translated those literally as their culture and the common way of thinking, and prefer to their own collocation patterns. Those sound fairly familiar to Indonesian students. They did not recognize meaning and culture of target language. The research findings offer valuable insight on undergoing foreign language learning as a part of understanding other cultures.

Synthesis and Spectral Characterization of Pyrimidine Based 2-Azetidinones

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: In this study we report the synthesis of a series of 2-Azetidinones from N-(4-(5-bromothiophen-2-yl)-6-(4-chlorophenyl)pyrimidin-2- yl)-1-(aryl) methanimine. A mixture of N-(4-(5-bromothiophen-2-yl)-6-(4-chlorophenyl)pyrimidin-2- yl)-1-(aryl) methanimine and triethyl amine was reacted with chloroacetyl chloride in 1,4-dioxane. The N-(4-(5-bromothiophen-2-yl)-6-(4 -chlorophenyl) pyrimidin-2- yl)-1-(aryl) methanimine was prepared from reaction of  4-(5-bromothiophene-2-yl)-6-(4-chloropheneyl)pyrimidin-2-amine with aromatic aldehydes in ethanol in presence of catalytic acetic acid. All newly synthesized compounds were characterized on the basis of 1H NMR, IR, and MASS spectral data.

Thromboembolic Complications and Its Relationship with the State of the Blood Coagulation and Anticoagulation System in Acute Calculous Cholecystitis

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Postoperative thromboembolic complications worldwide tend to increase in frequency, which is the cause of disability and mortality. The authors note that the risk of developing feasibility study can vary significantly depending on the nature of the operation, its duration, the type of anesthesia and the general somatic background of the patient. There are no existing schemes for the use of drugs for this disease, and methods for the prevention of feasibility studies are carried out without taking into account the state of the blood coagulation and anti–coagulation system. Patients suffering from obesity are most prone to EFT. Among obese individuals, calculous cholecystitis is more common than in people with normal body weight. Therefore, there is an urgent need for further study of the state of the blood coagulation and anticoagulation system in obese patients with ACC.

Principles of Aesthetics of Indonesian National Costumes in the Miss Universe Pageant: The Chronicle of Borobudur

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The national costumes showcased in beauty pageants differ from the pre-existing national attire of a country. Indonesia has been participating in the Miss Universe pageant for a long time, showcasing various national costumes. However, it was only in 2014 that Indonesia was able to achieve the Best National Costume award with the national costume themed after the Borobudur Temple, known as “The Chronicle of Borobudur,” created by Dynand Fariz and the Jember Fashion Carnaval team. The national costume is of utmost importance as it serves as a representation of the nation it represents, therefore, every element incorporated should reflect that nation. Based on this achievement, the Indonesian national costume, “The Chronicle of Borobudur,” possesses its own beauty, which will be analysed using the aesthetic principles put forth by DeWitt H. Parker’s six aesthetic principles, namely: 1) The principle of organic unity, signifies that there is a connection between the different elements of costume design, 2) The principle of theme, where the costume is based on a main idea, with the primary source of inspiration being the Borobudur Temple, 3) The principle of thematic variation, where the costume represents the atmosphere of a sunset and incorporates additional ideas inspired by the reliefs found in the Borobudur Temple, 4) The principle of balance, showcasing the harmonious fusion of the inspirations derived from the Borobudur Temple, resulting in a beautiful and balanced work of art, 5) The principle of evolution, where the costume begins with the concept of the silhouette taken from the upper-class women depicted in the reliefs of the Borobudur Temple. It is then supplemented with other design elements aimed at completing the formation of a character and conveying a specific meaning to the audience. and 6) The principle of hierarchy in the costume lies in the meaning and representation of the Indonesian nation that it aims to convey.

 

Thyroid Isthmus Agenesis: A Rare Phenomenon

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The thyroid gland is composed of two lobes connected by an isthmus that traverses the midline of the upper trachea between the second and third tracheal rings. The most common manifestation of dysgenesis of the thyroid gland is hemi agenesis or ectopic thyroid gland tissue. Specifically, the incidence rate of agenesis of the thyroid isthmus ranges between 0.5 and 10%. Remember that the identification of agenesis of the isthmus and other thyroid anomalies during preoperative evaluation of patients scheduled for thyroid surgery would significantly contribute to safer surgical procedures and fewer complications. We present a patient with an enlarged right thyroid nodule on USG who was scheduled for a right hemithyroidectomy but was ultimately diagnosed intraoperatively with thyroid isthmus agenesis.

The Expanding Scope of Emulgels: Formulation, Evaluation and Medical Uses

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Emulgels are semi-solid emulsions that combine the benefits of both emulsions and gels. They provide enhanced stability, sustained release and improved cosmetic properties. Emulgels can be fabricated using a variety of emulsification techniques and gelling agents like carbopol, hydroxypropyl cellulose. Characterization of emulgels includes evaluation of particle size, viscosity, pH, spreadability and drug release. Emulgels have promising applications in topical delivery of drugs and cosmetics, parenteral delivery of drugs and as emulsion-based oral drug delivery systems. Topical emulgels are used in skin care, hair care and cosmetics to provide moisturization, hydration, etc. Parenteral emulgels can deliver drugs in a sustained manner. Oral emulgels improve the absorption of some drugs. Several advantages of emulgels include sustained and controlled release of actives, improved solubility of both hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs, protection from degradation, and enhanced cosmetic elegance. However, emulgel formulation requires specialized emulsification equipment, and they have lower drug loading capacity compared to other semi-solid systems. Emulgels combine the benefits of emulsions and gels, providing a versatile drug and cosmetic delivery platform with unique advantages. Improvements in emulsification techniques, identifying newer gelling agents and permeation enhancers can further enhance the potential of emulgel systems. With growing research on emulgels, these systems are poised to make a significant impact on topical, parenteral and oral delivery in the coming years. Emulgels thus present an exciting prospect for developing innovative and improved formulations.

Clematis Species: Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Effects- A Report

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The genus Clematis has been a source of various traditionally useful and pharmacologically active species.  Many plants of this genus are prominently climbers and woody vines. The species are mosly wild however; few are grown as ornamental plants. The species Clematis apifolia, Clematis ganpiniana, Clematis graveolens, and Clematis terniflora were selected to study on their traditional use, chemical composition and pharmacological effects reported in literature. In folklore these species are used as antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, anodyne, antidote, diuretic and sedative agents. The triterpenoid saponins are the dominant compounds of these species flavonoids, alkaloids, lignans, coumarins, steroids and volatile oils have also been reported. The pharmacological effects evaluated are antioxidant, cytotoxic, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, hepatoprotectve, and anti-inflammatory activities. As such these species has emerged as good source of traditional medicines. The chemical compounds isolated from these species have been reported for their pharmacological effects. Although, few experimental studies validated their traditional claim, but uncharacterized crude extracts were employed in most of the activities. Such species need to be explored properly for their bioactive principle and exploited as potential drug. The review will help the researchers to select medicinally potential species of Clematis for future research.

 

The Balanced Scorecard Model for Strategic Business Management

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The Balanced Scorecard is a work result measurement method that is used by companies to improve executive performance so that the companies knows more about the extent of movement and development that has been achieved. Balanced Scorecard provides companies with the elements they move from an “always about finance” paradigm to a new model in which the results become a starting point for reviewing, questioning, and learning about strategic management.

The functions of the Balanced Scorecard include; as a tool to determine wheter the company’s vision and mission have been achieved; as a tool to measure the company’s competitive advantage; as a strategic guide to running a business; as a key performance indicator tool for the company; and as an analysis system enterprise learning.

The Balanced Scorecard has four perspective, namely: 1) A financial perspective, the Balanced Scorecard can explain more about achieving the vision that plays a role in realizing the increase in company wealth. 2) The customer perspective, the company needs to first determine the market segment target customers. 3) Internal business process perspective, which displays critical processes that enable business units to provide a value position that is able to attract and retain customers in the desired market segmen. 4) Learning and growth perspective, provide infrastructure for the achievement of the three previous perspective to produce long-term growth and improvement.

The Balanced Scorecard can be used not only in the strategic management of large companies, but can also be used by small and mid-sized companies. Small and mid-sized business can use a limited number of indicators, most important to make sound and rational managerial decisions.

The Changes in Psychological and Functional Limitation after Pain Neuroscience Education in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: (A Quasi Experimental Study)

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Background: Chronic Non-specific neck pain is a common disorder that causes ramifications from psycho-social factors. Can be related to limited cervical mobility, impaired functions, and stress at work Pain is a common human experience, and the inability to feel pain poses a risk to a person’s survival. PNE explains how pain operates fundamentally, including three core bio-psychosocial therapeutic options that are biological, psychological, and social.

Objective: To study the impact of PNE on psychosocial and functional limitations in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain.

Methods: The study is a quasi-experimental study comprising 85 participants, with pre-test (Group A) and post-test (Group B) receiving PNE.

Results: The mean NPRS scores obtained in the PNE group were 5.63±1.3 in the pre-test and 2.3±1.2 in the post-intervention, and the mean difference was 3.33(Mean of paired differences). The mean PCS scores obtained in the PNE group were 25.09±4.31in the pre-test and 12.04±4.25 in the post-intervention, and the mean difference was 13.05. The mean NDI scores obtained in the PNE group were 30.67±17.34 in the pre-test and 7.50±3.74 in the post-intervention, and the mean difference was 23.17. It shows significant improvement in pain intensity and functional limitations.

Conclusion: The present study concluded that pain neuroscience education has an impact on changing psychosocial and functional limitations in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain using the Neck Disability Index, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, Numerical Pain Intensity Scale, and Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire.