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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effect of the relationship between stakeholder demand, resources, knowledge and product uniqueness on green marketing and its implication on sustainability performance. Design/methodology/approach This study used a quantitative research approach that explains the phenomenon by collecting numerical data analyzed using mathematically based methods. The research location was Batik Lawean Center of Surakarta, which is the centers of Batik industry and heritage. These locations were chosen because Laweyan and Kedung Baruk have a vision as the center of Batik industry and environment-friendly heritage through sustainable development. Findings Stakeholder demand, resource, knowledge and the uniqueness of the product have a significant effect on the application of green management, and the green management has a significant effect on the sustainability performance. It means that the stakeholder demand, resources, knowledge and product uniqueness have a significant effect on green management, and green management simultaneously shows a significant effect on sustainability performance. The application of green management will also improve sustainability performance. Originality/value The originality of this study is on the testing of simultaneous relationships between the factors making up the application of green marketing, namely stakeholder demand, resources, knowledge and product uniqueness, as well as the impact of green marketing implementation on sustainability performance. This study focuses on the application of green management by involving the measurement of environmental performance and financial performance, as has been investigated by Karagiorgos (2010) and Earnhart and Lizal (2006). On the other hand, this study attempts to review the application of green management in the form of environmental performance as studied by Filbeck and Gorman (2004) and Sarah and Peter (2000), which reveal several determinants of environmental performance, as suggested by Mutamimah and Handoko (2011). However, this study focuses on the qualitative determinants that have been found by researchers (Raharjo, 2016) that the low or high level of green management application is determined by the demand of stakeholders, resources, knowledge, and product uniqueness considering the object of research is the Batik industry, which is certainly different from other industries, such as those that have been investigated by Karagiorgos (2010), Earnhart and Lizal (2006), Mutamimah and Handoko (2011), Filbeck and Gorman (2004), and Sarah and Peter (2000). This study also combines the measurement of financial performance and non-financial performance in the form of sustainability performance variables.

ObjectivesThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the association between N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and mortality in patients with COVID-19.MethodsSystematic literature search from several electronic databases were performed. The outcome was mortality (non-survivor) in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. NT-proBNP data were in continuous variable (pg/mL), dichotomous data (elevated/non-elevated) and effect estimate adjusted to cardiac injury/elevated biomarkers of cardiac injury.ResultsA total of 967 patients from six studies were included in this analysis. NT-proBNP was higher in non-survivor group (standardised mean difference 0.75 (0.44, 1.07), p<0.001; I2: 61%). Elevated NT-proBNP was associated with increased mortality (RR 3.63 (92.21, 5.95), p<0.001; I2: 60%). Sensitivity analysis by removing a study reduces heterogeneity (risk ratio 3.47 (2.36, 5.11), p<0.001; I2: 49%). Pooled adjusted HR (adjusted to cardiac injury/elevated biomarkers of cardiac injury) showed that elevated NT-proBNP was independently associated with mortality (HR 1.37 (1.19, 1.57), p<0.001; I2: 0%, p=0.77). Pooled analysis of multiple cut-off point resulted in a sensitivity of 76% (46%–92%) and specificity of 88% (71%–96%). Summary receiver operating characteristic curve analysis demonstrates an area under curve of 0.90 (0.87–0.93). Elevated NT-proBNP has a likelihood ratio (LR) +6.4 and LR -0.3.ConclusionElevated NT-proBNP level was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 pneumonia.

Objective: To investigate the association between hypertension and outcome in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. Methods: We performed a systematic literature search from several databases on studies that assess hypertension and outcome in COVID-19. Composite of poor outcome, comprising of mortality, severe COVID-19, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), need for intensive care unit (ICU) care and disease progression were the outcomes of interest. Results: A total of 6560 patients were pooled from 30 studies. Hypertension was associated with increased composite poor outcome (risk ratio (RR) 2.11 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.85, 2.40), p < 0.001; I2, 44%) and its sub-group, including mortality (RR 2.21 (1.74, 2.81), p < 0.001; I2, 66%), severe COVID-19 (RR 2.04 (1.69, 2.47), p < 0.001; I2 31%), ARDS (RR 1.64 (1.11, 2.43), p = 0.01; I2,0%, p = 0.35), ICU care (RR 2.11 (1.34, 3.33), p = 0.001; I2 18%, p = 0.30), and disease progression (RR 3.01 (1.51, 5.99), p = 0.002; I2 0%, p = 0.55). Meta-regression analysis showed that gender (p = 0.013) was a covariate that affects the association. The association was stronger in studies with a percentage of males < 55% compared to ⩾ 55% (RR 2.32 v. RR 1.79). Conclusion: Hypertension was associated with increased composite poor outcome, including mortality, severe COVID-19, ARDS, need for ICU care and disease progression in patients with COVID-19.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of alkaline treatment and addition of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) on the density, tensile strength, elastic modulus, impact strength, and Poisson’s ratio of unsaturated polyester resin composites reinforced by cantala fibers (UPR-CFs). The fibers were immersed in alkaline solution of 6% NaOH for 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 h. The composite had cantala fibers (CFs) and MCC volume fraction ( ) of 30 and 5%, respectively. The results showed that the alkaline treatment for 6 h resulted in the highest density, tensile strength, and elastic modulus of the composites, while the highest Poisson’s ratio was achieved in UPR-untreated CF composites. The addition of MCC filler also increased the density, tensile strength, and elastic modulus of the composite significantly. Both alkaline treatment and MCC addition did not significantly affect the impact strength. With the increase in the strength and modulus of elasticity, composites can be applied more widely to structures that bear higher loads.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) provide an unprecedented capacity to monitor the development and dynamics of tree growth and structure through time. It is generally thought that the pruning of tree crops encourages new growth, has a positive effect on fruiting, makes fruit-picking easier, and may increase yield, as it increases light interception and tree crown surface area. To establish the response of pruning in an orchard of lychee trees, an assessment of changes in tree structure, i.e., tree crown perimeter, width, height, area and Plant Projective Cover (PPC), was undertaken using multi-spectral UAV imagery collected before and after a pruning event. While tree crown perimeter, width and area could be derived directly from the delineated tree crowns, height was estimated from a produced canopy height model and PPC was most accurately predicted based on the NIR band. Pre- and post-pruning results showed significant differences in all measured tree structural parameters, including an average decrease in tree crown perimeter of 1.94 m, tree crown width of 0.57 m, tree crown height of 0.62 m, tree crown area of 3.5 m2, and PPC of 14.8%. In order to provide guidance on data collection protocols for orchard management, the impact of flying height variations was also examined, offering some insight into the influence of scale and the scalability of this UAV-based approach for larger orchards. The different flying heights (i.e., 30, 50 and 70 m) produced similar measurements of tree crown width and PPC, while tree crown perimeter, area and height measurements decreased with increasing flying height. Overall, these results illustrate that routine collection of multi-spectral UAV imagery can provide a means of assessing pruning effects on changes in tree structure in commercial orchards, and highlight the importance of collecting imagery with consistent flight configurations, as varying flying heights may cause changes to tree structural measurements.

The purpose of this study was to describe farmers’ crop-cultivation practices in Kepulauan Tanimbar Regency, Maluku Province, based on the local climate and the diversity of food crops grown there.. This study was a descriptive research in which data and information were `collected through a literature study and from key informants in the regency. Data were analyzed qualitatively and presented in figures, tables, and narrative descriptions. The results showed that the dry season in Kepulauan Tanimbar occurred from June to November with monthly rainfall < 60 mm, whereas the rainy season occurred from December to May with an average rainfall of 124 mm. The period of rainy season was the time of planting for mixed cropping. The crop planting sequence was based on the life cycle of the crops. Food crops that have long been adapted in the Kepulauan Tanimbar include tubers, cereals, and legumes, which belong into 12 genera with 15 species. The tuber crops include Colocasia esculenta , Xanthosoma sagittifolium , Diocorea alata , D. esculenta , Manihot esculenta and Ipomoea batatas . Cereals include Oryza sativa and Zea mays . The legumes consist of Vigna radiata , V. Unguiculata , V. umbellata , Cajanu cajan, Lablab purpureus, Phaseolus lunatus and Arachis hypogea .

Ischemic cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of heart failure and associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The role of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in term of increasing survival and cardiovascular outcomes in ischemic cardiomyopathy remains unclear. To evaluate whether revascularization is associated with 30-day survival in ischemic cardiomyopathy in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital. This was a single center, observational, retrospective cohort study. Subject data was taken from the CABG and PCI database of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran - Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital from January 2021 to December 2022. Study outcome was 30-day survival after revascularization procedure. Survival analysis was done using Kaplan-Meier analysis then bivariate analysis with log rank test and cox regression analysis. Cox regression analysis was also done for multivariate analysis of confounding factors. A total of 67 ischemic cardiomyopathy patients were included in the final analysis of this study with balance proportion except for age, complete revascularization, and chronic total occlusion (CTO) variables. CABG group tends to be younger with more proportion in age ≤65 years old compared with PCI group (92.6% vs. 65%. p = 0.01). Complete revascularization had reached dominantly in the CABG group compared with PCI group (85.2% vs. 15%. p < 0.001). In coronary anatomy characteristic, CTO was found more in the CABG group (81.5% vs. 52.5%. p = 0.02). In 30-day follow up, overall survival rate was 91% with 81.5% in the CABG group compared with 97.5% in the PCI group (p = 0.03). Multivariate analysis was done to exclude confounding factors with adjusted hazard ratio of revascularization was 4.02 (CI95% 0.27-60.3. p = 0.31). There is no association between revascularization and 30-day survival in ischemic cardiomyopathy in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital. However, wide confidence intervals highlight uncertainty.

The ICT-based learning model has been a catalyst in the field of modern education to teach higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). However, a few studies promoted technology-based HOTS learning to advance pre-service teachers’ ability in devising HOTS-based lesson plans. This study aimed to examine how the HOTS-Link mobile learning application assisted biology pre-service teachers in devising HOTS-based lesson plans and describe their responses on the utility of the application. The study used a descriptive-quantitative research approach with an ADDIE research design, especially in the implementation stage. The data were obtained using documentation of learning outcomes and questionnaires completed by 20 biology pre-service teachers. The results showed that the HOTS-Link mobile learning application could increase pre-service teachers’ ability in devising HOTS-based lesson plans. Another finding portrayed that all pre-service teachers conveyed a positive response toward the easy usage of the application. The present study implied that the HOTS-Link mobile learning application could be used by biology teachers to create HOTS-based lesson plans, especially for the Indonesian curriculum.

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the differences between public and private organizations in the paths of business excellence models and to identify the key drivers for creating business results and customer satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach The partial least squares structural equation modeling technique is used to compare the path coefficients and to identify the key driver constructs for creating business results. Findings The variation in endogenous constructs is found to be more difficult to explain or predict for private organizations than for public organizations, despite the fact that the performance of private organizations is almost always higher than or equal to the performance of public ones in all criteria. The effect of “leadership” on “management of processes” is significantly higher in public organizations than in private ones. However, “management of processes” in public organizations does not seem to translate into “results.” The effect of “strategic planning” on creating business “results” is negative for public organizations and remains inconclusive, due to insufficient evidence, for private organizations. Research limitations/implications The results may not be generally applicable to other countries. However, they do support the move toward more tailor-made models for specific sectors. Practical implications It is necessary to review the national business excellence model in order to fit specific sectors. Originality/value This is the first study to investigate the differences between private and public organizations in the Swedish business excellence model.

Controversy remains whether articular cartilage has an endogenous stem/progenitor cell population, since its poor healing capacity after injury can lead to diseases such as osteoarthritis. In the joint environment there are mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells (MSCs) in the synovial membrane and synovial fluid that can differentiate into cartilage, but it is still under debate if these cells contribute to cartilage repair in vivo . In this study, we isolated a Sca-1 positive, chondrogenesis capable population of mouse synovial MSCs from C57BL6 and MRL/MpJ “super-healer” strains. Intra-articular injection of Sca-1 + GFP + synovial cells from C57BL6 or MRL/MpJ into C57BL6 mice following cartilage injury led to increased cartilage repair by 4 weeks after injury. GFP expression was detected in the injury site at 2 weeks, but not 4 weeks after injury. These results suggest that synovial stem/progenitor cells, regardless of strain background, have beneficial effects when injected into an injured joint. MSCs derived from MRL/MpJ mice did not promote an increased repair capacity compared to MSCs derived from non-healing C57BL6 controls; however, MRL/MpJ MSCs were observed within the defect area at the time points examined, while C57BL6 MSCs were not.