Halal Label and Product Quality: Case Study Wardah Cosmetic Product Purchase Decision

The development of the Indonesian cosmetic industry is relatively rapid because cosmetic products have become primary needs in Indonesia which the population is predominantly Muslim. This development caused competitive competition between cosmetics brands in Indonesia. Because of this competition, Wardah cosmetics is considering the halal label in its products and the quality of the products to increase consumer purchasing decisions. This research uses quantitative, associative methods to investigate the relationship between halal brands and product quality with the purchasing decision of Wardah cosmetics, especially in Surabaya. The number of samples used is 100 Muslim respondents who used Wardah cosmetics products in Surabaya. The data analysis technique used is multiple correlation coefficient analysis using SPSS version 25. The study results showed that halal labeling and product quality simultaneously had a significant and robust relationship with the purchasing decision of Wardah cosmetic products. While partially, the halal labels and product quality had a moderate and meaningful relationship with the purchase decision of Wardah cosmetics products.

INFLUENCE OF RENAL DYSFUNCTION ON THE LEVEL OF SERUM ANGIOPOIETIN-LIKE PROTEINS AND ANTI-PHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODIES IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND METABOLIC SYNDROME

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a frequent background for the development of renal pathology. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is determined in more than 30% of patients with RA. Along with inflammation and other factors in the progression of the underlying disease, the development of renal damage in RA is facilitated by the presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS).The aim of this study is to assess the relationship of serum concentrations of angiopoietin-like proteins (ANGPTL) and antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) with the development of renal dysfunction in patients with RA.We examined 158 patients with RA (91.8% – women and 8.2% – men) aged 21 to 80 years old and an average duration of the disease – 9 (4-15) years. The majority of patients were seropositive for rheumatoid factor and for antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide, with an advanced clinical stage and moderate activity (3.2 < DAS28 ≤ 5.1) of the pathological process.The ELISA test was used for the quantitative determination of angiopoietin-like protein type 3 and type 4 and antibodies to phospholipids (aРL-IgG/IgM) for total detection of antibodies to cardiolipin, phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylinositol, phosphatidylic acid and a complex of negatively charged phospholipid and β2-glycoprotein-I.More than half of the examined RA patients had the calculated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ranging from 89 to 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 (allocation by CKD stages: C1 – 21.5%; C2 – 58.9%; C3 – 19.6%). Signs of MetS (a combination of increased blood pressure, increased triglyceride levels and carbohydrate metabolism disorders against the background of central obesity) were diagnosed in 68 (43%) RA patients. Multivariable analysis of variance was performed to compare the studied parameters (ANGPTL3, ANGPTL4, aPL) depending on eGFR in groups of RA patients without signs of metabolic syndrome and RA patients with MetS. Significant differences in the level of ANGPTL3 (F = 8.86, p = 0.0034) and ANGPTL4 (F = 29.6, p < 0.001), but not aPL (p > 0,05) were found between RA patients with varying degrees of severity of metabolic disorders.Multivariable analysis of variance showed a significant increase in ANGPTL4 in the blood serum of RA patients with reduced eGFR (< 89 ml/min) (F = 18.5, p < 0.001) and pronounced metabolic changes (F = 24.2, p < 0.001). Thus, only two factors (renal dysfunction and the presence of MetS) had a direct effect on the ANGPTL4 content in RA patients, which could describe the variability of this sign in more than 30% of cases. The squared multiple correlation coefficient (R2 ) in this model was 0.33. ANGPTL type 4 should be considered as a key factor linking the development of renal dysfunction and metabolic changes caused by rheumatoid inflammation.

The Effect of Policy Implementation of Law Number 33 of 2004 concerning Central and Regional Financial Balance on the Performance of the Regional Government of Banten Province

The purpose of this study is to analyze and find out how much influence the implementation of the central and regional financial balance policies, either partially or simultaneously, has on the performance of local government development in Banten Province. The population in this study were employees of the Banten Province Government Work Unit from echelon I to echelon IV as many as 888 employees with 90 samples taken by purposive sampling method. Data testing is done by using path analysis. The results show that the X to Y structure is the influence of the policy implementation variable (X) on the performance variable of the Banten Provincial Government (Y) with Path Analysis of 67.9%, and the influence value outside the model is 32.1%, where the value of the multiple correlation coefficient R = 0.824, it can be stated that the degree of influence is very close compared to other variables not examined, and in the sub-structures X1, X2, X3, and X4 to Y, the influence of aspects of policy implementation are aspects of policy content (X1), information (X2), support (X3) and the distribution of potential (X4) on Government performance of Banten Province (Y) with Path Analysis of 67.9% and the influence value outside the model is 32.1% where the multiple correlation coefficient value R = 0.824 can be stated the degree of influence is very close compared to the other variables. Others not investigated.

Pengaruh Self Esteem dan Self Disclosure terhadap Penyesuaian Diri Mahasiswa di Universitas Tarumanagara

This research aims to determine the impact of Self Esteem and Self Disclosure towards Students’ Adjustment at Universitas Tarumanagara. The theories used in this research are social penetration, Self Esteem, Self Disclosure, and Self Adjustment. This research uses quantitative approach with survey methods. The population in this research is Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar), with the sample of university student at Untar. The research technique used is non-probability sampling with a snowball sampling approach, with 155 respondents. The data validity test was done by using the validity, reliability and normality test. The requirements that must be met in multiple regression analysis are the classic assumption test, which consists of multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, and autocorrelation tests. After that, the data processing and analysis tests were carried out using the F test, T test, multiple correlation coefficient, determination coefficient, and multiple linear regression analysis. All of the above tests were processed using the IBM SPSS 25 software. This results of this research indicate that Ha is accepted, which means that Self Esteem and Self Disclosure partially and simultaneously affect Students’ Adjustment at Universitas Tarumanagara.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Self Esteem dan Self Disclosure terhadap Penyesuaian Diri Mahasiswa di Universitas Tarumanagara. Teori yang dibahas di penelitian ini adalah teori penetrasi sosial, Self Esteem, Self Disclosure, dan Penyesuaian Diri. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survey. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar) dengan sampel nya adalah mahasiswa dan mahasiswi yang berkuliah di Untar. Teknik penelitian yang digunakan adalah non probability sampling dengan pendekatan snowball sampling, dengan responden yang berjumlah 155 orang. Uji keabsahan data yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji validitas, realibilitas dan normalitas. Adapun syarat yang harus dipenuhi dalam analisa regresi ganda yaitu uji asumsi klasik, yang terdiri dari uji multikolinearitas, heteroskedastisitas, dan autokorelasi. Setelah itu diadakan uji pengolahan dan analisa data yang menggunakan uji F, uji T, koefisien korelasi berganda, koefisien deterninasi, dan analisis regresi linear berganda. Semua uji diatas diolah menggunakan software IBM SPSS 25. Hasil dari penelitian ini mengindikasikan Ha diterima, yang berarti Self Esteem dan Self Disclosure berpengaruh secara parsial dan simultan terhadap Penyesuaian Diri Mahasiswa di Universitas Tarumanagara.

Factors Affecting Consumers on the Purchase of Islamic Book

Publishing is one of the supporting components in the process of the emergence of the history of the world of print media in the world and in Indonesia in particular. In general, publishing is a business entity that bridges the ideas of an author of fiction and non-fiction books so that the publisher can publish it to the general public, both those who already know him and those who do not know him. This study aims to see the effect of products, prices, promotions and processes on the purchase of Islamic books at PT. Grafindo King. The research was conducted with a quantitative approach and used multiple regression analysis with a questionnaire instrument given to 100 respondents. The results showed that partially and simultaneously product prices, promotions and processes significantly influence the purchase of books at PT. Grafindo King. With a level of determination the value of the multiple correlation coefficient of 0.903 is positive, meaning that the influence of product, price, promotion, and process variables on purchases is very strong, or 90.3% of the dependent variable can be influenced by the independent variable, while 0.7% is influenced by other variables not

The influence of school leadership and teacher performance on the learning achievement of middle school students

This study aims to determine and describe the influence of principal leadership and teacher performance on student achievement in SMA NegeriLubuk Raja OganKomeringUlu (OKU) District. The method used is a quantitative method. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire. The results of the study can be concluded that the test results show that the higher the effective leadership of the principal, the higher the student achievement squared the correlation coefficient between the two variables is 0.588. The square of the correlation coefficient between the two variables (r2y2) of 0.5069 can be interpreted that if other variables are not controlled, then 50.69% of the proportion of student achievement variance can be explained by the level of teacher performance. and the multiple correlation coefficient between the two independent variables with the dependent variable Ry.12 of 0.684. From the correlation coefficient, the coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.684 means that 68.40% of the proportion of student achievement variants can be explained jointly by the principal's leadership and teacher performance.

PENGARUH CAMPURAN SERAT KULIT PINANG DAN SERBUK GERGAJI TERHADAP KUAT TEKAN BATAKO

There are various ways to improve the quality and quality of bricks, seeing the amount of betel husk fiber waste and sawdust in the Indragiri Hilir area, the author is interested in examining the characteristics of bricks with added ingredients of areca nut fiber and sawdust in terms of compressive strength. The bricks made were solid bricks with a size of 39 cm x 9 cm x 10 cm as many as 4 samples, and each sample consisted of 5 test objects. The test used a variety of different additives, namely BSS 0 without the addition of added ingredients, BSS 1 with 5% betel nut fiber added and 2% sawdust, BSS 2 with 3% betel nut fiber added and 1% sawdust, BSS 3 with added ingredients of 1% areca nut fiber and 4% sawdust. The compressive strength test was carried out at the age of 7 days and then converted to the age of 28 days. The average compressive strength of bricks at the age of 7 days with sample codes BSS 1 20.50 kg/cm2, BSS 1 16.85, BSS 2 8.11 kg/cm2, and BSS 3 2.14 kg/cm2 . There is a positive effect of the addition of betel nut and sawdust fiber on the compressive strength of the brick are y = 17.34 + 0.57 X1 + (-3.84 X2), coefficient of multiple determination (r2) is 0.86%, and the multiple correlation coefficient (r) is 0.93. Abstrak Berbagai macam cara untuk meningkatkan kualitas dan mutu batako, melihat banyaknya limbah serat kulit pinang dan serbuk gergaji didaerah Indragiri Hilir, penulis tertarik untuk meneliti karakteristik batako dengan bahan tambah serat kulit pinang dan serbuk gergaji ditinjau dari kuat tekannya. Batako yang dibuat adalah batako pejal dengan ukuran 39 cm x 9 cm x 10 cm sebanyak 4 sampel, dan tiap sampel terdiri dari 5 buah benda uji. Pengujian menggunakan variasi campuran bahan tambah yang berbeda, yaitu BSS 0 tanpa penambahan bahan tambah, BSS 1 dengan bahan tambah serat kulit pinang 5% dan serbuk gergaji 2%, BSS 2 dengan bahan tambah serat kulit pinang 3% dan serbuk gergaji 1%, BSS 3 dengan bahan tambah serat kulit pinang 1% dan serbuk gergaji 4%. Pengujian kuat tekan dilakukan pada umur 7 hari kemudian dikonversikan ke umur 28 hari. Kuat tekan rata-rata batako pada umur 7 hari dengan kode sampel BSS 1 20,50 kg/cm2, BSS 1 16,85, BSS 2 8,11 kg/cm2, dan BSS 3 2,14 kg/cm2. Ada pengaruh positif penambahan serat kulit pinang dan serbuk gergaji terhadap kuat tekan batako yaitu y = 17,34 + 0,57 X1 + (-3,84 X2), koefisien determinasi ganda (r2) sebesar 0,86%, dan koefisien korelasi ganda (r) sebesar 0,93.

Production analysis of corn farming (Zea mays L) in the Bumi Beringin Village, North Luwuk District, Banggai Regency

Corn is a food commodity that is widely cultivated in Bumi Beringin Village. To get high corn production, it is necessary to utilize optimal production factors. This study aims to determine the effect of land area, the number of seeds, amount of fertilizer, and number of workers on maize production (Zea mays L), and the correlation between maize farming in Bumi Beringin Village, North Luwuk District. This research was carried out from March to May 2021. The respondents' determination was carried out using a saturated sampling method or census where 22 farmers did corn farming. The analysis used is the Cobb-Douglas production function with variables of land area (X1), the number of seeds (X2), amount of fertilizer (X3), and number of workers (X4), and corn production (Y). The analysis results obtained multiple correlation coefficient values of 0.99%, indicating that corn production with production factors (land area, seeds, fertilizers and workers) has a very strong relationship with a relationship level of 99%.

The Influence of Lifestyle, Destination and Ewom's Image on the Decision to Visit Instagram Followers Explore Indonesia

This study aims to determine Lifestyle, Destination Image and Ewom on Decisions Against the Decision to Visit Instagram Explore Indonesian Users.This research includes quantitative research with hypothesis testing. The samples used in this study were 80 visitors on the Explore Indonesia Instagram account. The analytical tool used in this research is multiple linear regression analysis, determinant coefficient (R2), multiple correlation coefficient (R), f test, t test, and classic assumption test using SPSS version 18 for windows. Primary data in this study were obtained from questionnaires whose measurement used a Likert scale that was tested for validity and reliability.The results of the analysis prove that knowing Lifestyle, Destination Image and Ewom on Decisions on Visiting Decisions. Lifestyle influences visiting decisions, destination image affects visiting decisions, Ewom also affects visiting decisions.

Quantitative Breast Density in Contrast-Enhanced Mammography

Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) demonstrates a potential role in personalized screening models, in particular for women at increased risk and women with dense breasts. In this study, volumetric breast density (VBD) measured in CEM images was compared with VBD obtained from digital mammography (DM) or tomosynthesis (DBT) images. A total of 150 women who underwent CEM between March 2019 and December 2020, having at least a DM/DBT study performed before/after CEM, were included. Low-energy CEM (LE-CEM) and DM/DBT images were processed with automatic software to obtain the VBD. VBDs from the paired datasets were compared by Wilcoxon tests. A multivariate regression model was applied to analyze the relationship between VBD differences and multiple independent variables certainly or potentially affecting VBD. Median VBD was comparable for LE-CEM and DM/DBT (12.73% vs. 12.39%), not evidencing any statistically significant difference (p = 0.5855). VBD differences between LE-CEM and DM were associated with significant differences of glandular volume, breast thickness, compression force and pressure, contact area, and nipple-to-posterior-edge distance, i.e., variables reflecting differences in breast positioning (coefficient of determination 0.6023; multiple correlation coefficient 0.7761). Volumetric breast density was obtained from low-energy contrast-enhanced spectral mammography and was not significantly different from volumetric breast density measured from standard mammograms.