Omentin Is Independently Associated with Stroke Severity and Ipsilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis in Patients with Acute Cerebral Ischemia

Mounting evidence indicates an association between adipokines and inflammation-related atherosclerosis. Here, we sought to investigate the association of vaspin and omentin with clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with acute cerebral ischemia (ACI). Consecutive ACI patients were evaluated within 24 h from symptom-onset. Stroke aetiology was classified using TOAST criteria. Adipokines were assayed using quantikine enzyme immunoassay commercially available kits. Stroke severity was assessed by NIHSS-score, and ipsilateral carotid stenosis (≥50% by NASCET criteria) by ultrasound and CT/MR angiography. Major cerebrovascular events were assessed at three months. We included 135 ACI patients (05 (78%) and 30 (22%) with acute ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack, respectively; mean age ± SD: 59 ± 10 years; 68% men; median NIHSS-score: 3 (IQR:1–7)). Omentin was strongly correlated to admission stroke severity (Spearman rho coefficient: +0.303; p < 0.001). Patients with ipsilateral carotid stenosis had higher omentin levels compared to patients without stenosis (13.3 ± 8.9 ng/mL vs. 9.5 ± 5.5 ng/mL, p = 0.014). Increasing omentin levels were independently associated with higher stroke severity (linear regression coefficient = 0.290; 95%CI: 0.063–0.516; p = 0.002) and ipsilateral carotid stenosis (linear regression coefficient = 3.411; 95%CI: 0.194–6.628; p = 0.038). No association of vaspin with clinical characteristics and outcomes was found. Circulating omentin may represent a biomarker for the presence of atherosclerotic plaque, associated with higher stroke severity in ACI patients.

Ridge Estimation's Effectiveness for Multiple Linear Regression with Multicollinearity: An Investigation Using Monte-Carlo Simulations

The goal of this research is to compare multiple linear regression coefficient estimations with multicollinearity. In order to quantify the effectiveness of estimations by the mean of average mean square error, the ordinary least squares technique (OLS), modified ridge regression method (MRR), and generalized Liu-Kejian method (LKM) are compared (AMSE). For this study, the simulation scenarios are 3 and 5 independent variables with zero mean normally distributed random error of variance 1, 5, and 10, three correlation coefficient levels; i.e., low (0.2), medium (0.5), and high (0.8) are determined for independent variables, and all combinations are performed with sample sizes 15, 55, and 95 by Monte Carlo simulation technique for 1,000 times in total. As the sample size rose, the AMSE decreased. The MRR and LKM both outperformed the LSM. At random error of variance 10, the MRR is the most suitable for all circumstances.

EFFECT OF PRODUCT QUALITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN KOPI GOWO LIPPO KARAWACI, TANGERANG SELATAN

Abstract-This study aims to see the magnitude of the influence of product quality on customer satisfaction at Kopi Gowo Lippo Karawaci, South Tangerang. With the development of people's lifestyles, the marketing orientation changes. In addition, the development of the coffee business in South Tangerang causes a company to improve product quality in order to increase customer satisfaction. Researchers used descriptive quantitative analysis method, with the number of respondents 97 consumers customers at Kopi Gowo Lippo Karawaci, South Tangerang. The result of this research is the simple linear regression coefficient of product quality (X) of 0.301 is positive. This means that if the regression coefficient increases by 1, customer satisfaction (Y) will increase by 30.1%. The coefficient of determination obtained is 0.330 or 33.0%. This value proves that product quality has a 33.0% contribution to customer satisfaction at Kopi Gowo Lippo Karawaci, South Tangerang. Keywords: Product Quality and Customer Satisfaction

Study the Corrosion behavior of AA7051 Aluminum alloy at different temperatures and inhibitor concentration in Acidic medium

This study will be investigating acidic corrosion of AA7051 alloy at a different temperature, and introduces milk thistle aqueous extract as a new and widely available green corrosion inhibitor. The electrochemical methods were used to measure weight loss, penetration loss, corrosion inhibition efficiency and other parameters. The data substituted in Langmuir adsorption isotherm as well as in kinetic equations. The finding exhibit high corrosion inhibition efficiency at 0.5g/L of milk thistle extract and the efficiency rose from around 72% at 293K to just over 86% at 333K. Langmuir model linear regression coefficient ( =0.98) and the slight change in corrosion potential refer to mixed-type inhibitor attach to the surface by chemisorption. FTIR spectra for crude extract supported by literatures shows the molecular structure of the main component of milk thistle extract and exhibit the O-H group as a major group participate in adsorption.

Estimation of ecological adaptability and stability of promising winter barley varieties and lines in the competitive variety testing

Plant breeding plays an important role in increasing grain production and improving its quality. Currently, the de[1]velopment of new ecologically adaptable varieties that can more effectively use the climatic and soil resources of the regions is of great importance. The purpose of the current study was to analyze the parameters of ecological adapt[1]ability and stability of varieties and lines of the competitive variety testing (2018–2020) in the Rostov region. There have been studied five winter barley varieties ‘Timofey’, ‘Erema’, ‘Vivat’, ‘Marusya’, ‘Foks 1’ and six winter barley lines ‘Pallidum 1899’, ‘Pallidum 1972’, ‘Parallelum 1976’, ‘Parallelum 1979’, ‘Parallelum 1980’, ‘Parallelum 1981’ developed by the FSBSI “ARC “Donskoy”. The sowing was carried out with a Wintersteiger Plotseed seeder, accounting plots area was 10 m². The forecrop was peas. The placement was systematic; the number of repetitions was 6. The factor ‘year’ had the greatest influence on the formation of productivity with 97.07%. The analysis of environmental condi[1]tions showed that there were more favorable growing conditions in 2018 (Ij = +1.27), and unfavorable ones in 2019 (Ij = -1.62). The productivity of the varieties ‘Erema’ (9.4 t / ha; +0.7), ‘Marusya’ (9.7 t / ha; +1.0) and the line ‘Pallidum 1972’ (9.4 t / ha; +0.7) exceeded that of the standard variety. There has been established the varieties and lines ‘Timofey’, ‘Pallidum 1972’, ‘Parallium 1979’, ‘Parallum 1981’ had increased stress resistance. The varieties ‘Erema’, ‘Marusya’ and the line ‘Pallidum 1972’ had a higher compensatory ability. According to the analysis of adaptability, the varieties ‘Erema’, ‘Marusya’, ‘Foks 1’, as well as the line ‘Parallelum 1976’ were identified as responsive with linear regression coefficient values above one. The lines ‘Pallidum 1972’, ‘Parallelum 1979’, ‘Parallelum 1981’ and the variety ‘Marusya’ consistently produced high yields. The lines ‘Pallidum 1972’, ‘Parallum 1979’ and ‘Parallum 1981’ possessed high stability index (L) and PUSS index.

The Effect Of Non Performance Loan (Npl) And Loan Deposit Ratio (Ldr) On Return On Asset (Roa) In Pt. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero), Tbk

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Non Performance Loans (NPL) and Loan Deposit Ratio (LDR) on Return on Assets (ROA) at PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero), Tbk. The sample in this study is the financial statements at PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero), Tbk for the period 2010 to 2019 The data collection method uses the documentation method. The data analysis used is multiple linear regression, coefficient From the calculation of the multiple linear regression equation, it can be seen that the results of the regression test: Y = 14.944– 1.072 X1 - 0.099X2. The coefficient of determination obtained is 0.846. This means that X1 (Non Performance Loan (NPL)) and X2 (Loan Deposit Ratio (LDR)) have an effect on Return on Assets (ROA) (Y) by 84.6% while the rest (100% - 84.6% = 15.4%) is influenced by other variables not examined in this study. The results of the t test show that there is a significant effect between NPL and LDR on Return on Assets (ROA) (Y) at PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero), Tbk partially or separately The results of the F test show that there is a significant influence between NPL and LDR on Return on Assets (ROA) (Y) at PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero), Tbk simultaneously or collectively.of determination and hypothesis testing.

All-silicon terahertz metamaterials absorber and pesticides sensing

Perfect absorption based on metamaterials at terahertz frequencies range has attracted a great deal of interest in the field of sensing, imaging, bolometers and stealth technology. This review is focused on presenting several recently developed absorbers based on all-silicon metamaterials, such as single-band, dual-band, multi-band and broadband absorbers. The partial physical mechanisms and optical tunability corresponding to the absorption are also reported. Furthermore, the presented absorbers can be used to detect the concentration of trace pesticides, and a good linear regression coefficient was obtained between the absorption amplitude and the concentration. Notably, the presented all-silicon metamaterials perfect absorbers are compatible with COMS processing which is beneficial to promote the development of terahertz functional devices.

PERILAKU KONSUMEN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN BERAS MERAH DI PASAR TEMBOK SURABAYA

The method uses analysis in the form of test equivalence, reliability test, multiple linear regression, coefficient of determination and hypothesis testing with the f test and the T test with the help of the program (SPSS) 16.0. Based on the results of the analysis, the regression equation Y = 0.150 + 0.365X1 + 0.370X2 + 0.390X3 + 0.433X4 + e constant is 0.150. meaning that if the free value is 0, then the Y value is 0.150 with the coefficient of cultural variables (X1) of 0.365, social (X2) of 0.370, personal (X3) of 0.390 and psychological (X4) of 0.433 which means that it is positive. From the results of the t hypothesis test, it was obtained that the tcount of cultural variables was 2.562, social variables were 1.911, personal variables were 1.715, and psychological variables were 1.542. Only cultural variables have an effect with a value of 2.562 so that the tcount> is compared with the ttable value of 2.05954. Based on the simultaneous F test, the value of Fcount is 5,628> F table 2,7822 and the significance is 0,000

Pengaruh Kreativitas dan Inovasi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PT. Tohpati Grafika Utama Denpasar

Employee performance is needed by the company to improve company performance. Therefore, to make it happen, it requires skilled and reliable human resources in their fields. This study aims to determine the effect of creativity and innovation partially and simultaneously on the performance of employees of PT. Tohpati Grafika Utama Denpasar. This research was conducted at PT. Tohpati Grafika Utama Denpasar. The sample used is the employees of PT. Tohpati Grafika Utama as many as 40 respondents. The data analysis techniques used in this study were validity, reliability, classical assumptions, multiple linear regression, coefficient of determination, t-test, and F-test. The results of the analysis show that creativity and innovation have a positive and significant effect partially and simultaneously on the performance of the employees of PT. Tohpati Grafika Utama Denpasar.

AGE DISTRIBUTION OF WRESTLERS PARTICIPATING IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The age of peak competitive performance is particularly important as the entire sports career in each sport is planned on its basis. Depending on the sport and gender of the athlete, the age of peak competitive performance varies considerably. The objective of the study - to determine the age indicators of the wrestlers who participated in the World Championships, depending on the place taken and the weight group. We have studied 332 sports careers of the freestyle and Greko-Roman male wrestlers from 1st to 8th ranks who participated in the World Championships 2017, 2018 and 2019. The following indicators are analyzed: the average age, the average age of the international career start, the average age of first success and the proportion of athletes who achieved success at junior level. Results. The average age of the wrestlers is 26.5 ± 3.6 years: the medalists are slightly younger – 26.3 ± 3.4 years, and non-medalists are older than 26.7 ± 3.8 years. The analysis of the distribution of the age of peak competitive performance of athletes-medalists has shown the following results: there are 67.7 % of medalist among the athletes who are 22-28 years old, 11.8% among those who are younger than 23 years old and only 26.6% among those who are older than 28 years. More than half (53.4%) of medalists achieved success being juniors, while for non-medalists this proportion is only 38.2%. The linear regression coefficient between the age and the weight of athletes is positive and is equal to 0.47 kg per year. The results obtained on the medalists show that the period for achieving the peak competitive performance is limited and quite a few athletes can succeed beyond a certain period of age.