THE INFLUENCE OF VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION ON CHILDREN WITH ASD

The aim of this research is to examine the effects of visual arts on a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The research included a 13-years-old male student with ASD, the student's parents, and the visual arts teacher. The research was designed according to the case study from qualitative research models. Semi-structured interviewing and portfolio analysis techniques were used to collect research data. The findings of the research show that the visual arts course has positive effects on the child with ASD.  Article visualizations

Pengaruh Pengalaman Merek Terhadap Loyalitas Merek Melalui Mediasi Kepuasan Merek Dan Kepercayaan Merek (Studi Pada Kuliner Khas Kota Malang)

The research objective was to examine the influence of the brand experience, brand satisfaction, and brand trust toward brand loyalty. The quantitative research approach of this research was Path Analysis (Path Analysis). The population is all the people who've made a purchase on the 8 (eight) objects typical culinary Malang. The sampling method is Non-Probability Sampling and sampling technique is purposive sampling. Data sources are primary and secondary. Primary data is data results of the questionnaire testing the research instrument using validity and reliability test. The results showed that the experience of the brand had a significant influence on the satisfaction of the brand, the brand experience had a significant influence on brand trust, brand experience had no significant effect on brand loyalty, satisfaction brand had a significant influence on brand loyalty, brand trust had a significant influence on brand loyalty , experience the brand had an influence indirectly significant brand loyalty through mediation brand satisfaction, and brand experiences have indirect effect on brand loyalty through the mediation of confidence in the brand

Residents and interns in the 3 university hospitals: their knowledge of and attitudes to drug allergy

Background: Previous studies revealed there are many gaps in the awareness and knowledge regarding the diagnosis and management of drug allergy (DA) among various health-care professionals. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards DA among residents and interns of 3 university hospitals in the region of Trakya (Thrace), Turkey. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at university hospitals of 3 cities in the Trakya region: 1. Trakya University Medical Faculty, Edirne (n = 405), 2. Namik Kemal University Medical Faculty, Tekirdag (n = 114), and 3. Canakkale 18 Mart University Medical Faculty, Canakkale (n = 111). A Turkish questionnaire was developed based on previous published studies. Results: The majority of participants (67%) had not received education on DA as a separate subject during their medical education. Less than a third (28.3%) of all respondents were satisfied with their knowledge concerning patients with clinical signs of DA. Of the 6 knowledge questions on DA, the average score for the study was 3.51 out of 6 (58.5%). Residents had a higher knowledge score (3.93 +/- 1.1) compared with interns (3.05 +/- 1.2) (p < 0.001). The lowest percentage of correct answers were in response to questions on laboratory confirmation of drug-related anaphylaxis (14.5%) and the possibility of penicillin toleration in patients with a history of penicillin allergy (11.8%). The majority of participants (92%) believe that medical doctors should be educated in DA. There were no significant correlations between taking DA histories and the frequency during daily practice of encountering patients. Conclusion: Our study revealed that DA knowledge and attitudes are not at satisfactory level among respondents, and we concluded the importance and necessity of reinforcement of DA education in pre- and postgraduate education of medical doctors

The mediating effect of endogenous creativity on knowledge exploitation and firm performance in an emerging economy

The emerging economies are key factors in the future growth of world trade and the maintenance of global financial stability. Little is known about the way in which firms in emerging economies strategically manage the learning â creativity process to develop competitive advantage in both domestic and global markets. We extend the literature on learning and human capital by positing a model and examining 1) the mediating role of higherorder human capital in the relationship between learning facilitation and knowledge exploitation (KE); and 2) the mediating role of endogenous creativity in the KE â firm performance relationship. Qualitative method based on the sample in Chinaâs firms was adopted and the results indicate that all the hypothesized relationships are supported

3-Chloro-6-[4-(2-pyrid­yl)piperazin-1-yl]pyridazine

In the title compound, C13H14ClN5, the piperazine ring adopts a chair conformation and the dihedral angle between the aromatic rings is 13.91 (7)°. The crystal structure is stabilized by weak inter­molecular C—H⋯N hydrogen-bond inter­actions

3-Chloro-6-{4-[3-(trifluoro­meth­yl)phen­yl]piperazin-1-yl}pyridazine

The title compound, C15H14ClF3N4, was synthesized from 3,6-dichloro­pyridazine and 1-[3-(trifluoro­meth­yl)phen­yl]piper­azine. The piperazine ring is flanked by 3-chloro­pyridazine and 3-trifluoro­methyl­phenyl rings and adopts a chair conformation, whereas the 3-chloro­pyridazine and 3-trifluoro­methyl­phenyl rings are planar, with maximum deviations of 0.0069 (13) and 0.0133 (14) Å, respectively. The crystal structure is stabilized by weak inter­molecular C—H⋯N hydrogen-bond inter­actions

Comparison of the planimetry and point-counting methods for the assessment of the size of the mandible cysts on orthopantomograms

Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the computer-assisted planimetry and point-counting methods in evaluating the sizes of the mandibular cysts with respect to their agreement and the time required to analyze. Study Design: The surface areas of 46 mandibular cyst lesions on orthopantomograms were estimated using the point-counting and computer-assisted planimetry methods. Three observers evaluated the outlined areas twice, using the point-counting (PC) and computer-assisted planimetry (CAP) methods with an interval of two weeks. In the planimetry technique, digitalized images and ImageJ software were used to measure the surface area of the half mandibles and cysts. The grids were superimposed over the same images and the number of points hitting the interested structures was counted for the point-counting technique. The projection area fraction (PAF) of the cysts within the mandible was estimated using the obtained values by means of the two techniques. Intraclass correlation coefficient was used to assess the level of agreement between the two methods. Inter-rater reliability analysis using the Kappa statistic was performed to determine consistency among raters. Results: CAP and PC techniques showed consistent intra-observer values in all observers. Intraclass correlation between CAP and PC measurements of first, second and third observers were found to be 0.9986, 0.9988 and 0.9994 respectively. The durations of PC technique was 32% higher than the CAP technique. Conclusion: PC and CAP methods were seemed to show sufficient agreement to be used interchangeably. The main disadvantage of the PC analysis is it takes more time than CAP method

Evaluation of the Alternatives of Introducing Electric Vehicles in developing countries using Type-2 neutrosophic numbers based RAFSI model

This study focuses on implementing electric vehicles (EVs) in developing countries where energy production is mainly based on fossil fuels. Although for these countries the environmental short-run benefits of the EVs cannot offset the short-run costs, it may still be the best option to implement the EVs as soon as possible. Hence, it is necessary to evaluate the alternatives to introducing EVs to the market due to the environmental concerns that created an opportunity for some developing countries to catch up with the international competition. Therefore, we develop a case scenario to explore the decision-making process in implementing the EVs with three alternatives and twelve criteria. We solve the decision-making problem by using Type-2 neutrosophic numbers (T2NNs) based on the RAFSI (Ranking of Alternatives through Functional mapping of criterion sub-intervals into a Single Interval) method. The proposed model combines the advantages of the RAFSI technique, and it applies T2NNs to address the uncertainties. The results show that the alternatives that may suspend the implementation of the EVs are inferior. Direct implementation of EVs is prioritized. The policy implications of the results are discussed in the study

The Effect of Service Quality and Consumer Relationship Quality on Cash Express Providers: An Evidence from Cambodia’s Regional

Where there is an opportunity, there is a profit and where there is a profit there are the investors who are mouth-watering in investing in this occasion. According to Baye (2010), “Profit signals resource holders where resources are most highly valued by society”. As a result, this phenomenon leads to the competitive market. In addition, in the competitive world, low price attract more customers; however, as a nature of service domain, this cannot be as a standard for attracting more customers. This study propose two variables namely, service quality and consumer relationship quality as the two main factors influencing service branding. The present study tries to explore the relationship among the predictors such as service quality and consumer relationship quality in a relational context in order to understand the linking role with brand trust and customer-based brand equity. The sample size consists of 391 respondents who are the existing customers of cash express service providers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This paper will be based on quantitative research method by conducted questionnaires, both online and offline, in order to obtain the results. The study utilized Pearson’s correlation and linear regression to examine the relationship between variables. The result indicated that service quality and consumer relationship quality were the two main elements in generating customer-based brand equity in service domain, especially cash express industry in Cambodia. Moreover, brand trust was found out to be important background factors which affect the customer-based brand equity. The result indicated that, the perceptions of service quality and consumer relationship quality can be regarded as antecedents to brand trust, which in turn affect customer-based brand equity. Keywords: service quality, consumer relationship quality, brand trust, customer-based brand equity

The Relationship Between Psychological Contract Breach and Organizational Cynicism

Psychological contract is composed of employees’ beliefs about what they owe to the organization and what does the organization owe to them in return. However, the psychological contract which is supposed to be between employee and employer and exists in employee’s mind as mutual obligations; is sometimes broken and damaged. When the employer does not fulfill or delayed in fulfilling some obligations, these obligations being either obviously promised or implied, the employee thinks that psychological contract is breached. Organizational cynicism is seen at the employee who perceives a psychological contract breach as a reaction behavior. Organizational cynicism is defined as the negative attitude of an employee towards the organizations (s)he is employed by; which is composed of believing that the organization lacks integration, negative feelings towards the organization, and consistently, humiliating and hypercritical behavior tendency. Organizational cynicism has three dimensions called cognitive, affective and behavioral. In this context, the objective of the research is to reveal the effects of psychological contract breach which is gaining importance for organizations; on organizational cynicism and its dimensions. The data collection method of the research is determined as a survey, and the universe is restricted as research assistants working in a state university. According to the descriptive analysis results, the level of psychological contract breach and organizational cynicism levels of research assistants are low. According to analysis results, psychological contract breach effects both organizational cynicism and its dimensions. Consequently, organizational cynicism increases while psychological contract breach increases