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Tax Burden Decrease As Risk Factor for Distortion of Construction Organizations’ Accounting (Financial) Reports
Authors: Гуськов  , Guskov Sergei , Михеев  , Mikheev M.
Published: June 2015

In this paper the most typical risk factors related to distortion of accounting (financial) reports are considered,

at this the main attention has been paid to a factor of tax burden decrease for construction branch organizations activity.
Capacity Constraints Across Nests in Assortment Optimization Under the Nested Logit Model
Authors: Feldman Jacob B. , Topaloglu Huseyin
Published: June 2015

We consider assortment optimization problems when customers choose according to the nested logit model and there is a capacity constraint limiting the total capacity consumption of all products offered in all nests. When each product consumes one unit of capacity, our capacity constraint limits the cardinality of the offered assortment. For the cardinality constrained case, we develop an efficient algorithm to compute the optimal assortment. When the capacity consumption of each product is arbitrary, we give an algorithm to obtain a 4-approximate solution. We show that we can compute an upper bound on the optimal expected revenue for an individual problem instance by solving a linear program. In our numerical experiments, we consider problem instances involving products with arbitrary capacity consumptions. Comparing the expected revenues from the assortments obtained by our 4-approximation algorithm with the upper bounds on the optimal expected revenues, our numerical results indicate that the 4-approximation algorithm performs quite well, yielding less than 2% optimality gap on average.
Performance of an LP-Based Control for Revenue Management with Unknown Demand Parameters
Authors: Jasin Stefanus
Published: June 2015

We consider a standard network revenue management (RM) problem and study the performance of a linear program (LP)-based control, the Probabilistic Allocation Control (PAC), in the presence of unknown demand parameters. We show that frequent re-optimizations of PAC without re-estimation suffice to shrink the asymptotic impact of estimation error on revenue loss. If, in addition to re-optimizations, we also frequently re-estimate the parameters, we prove that the performance of PAC in the unknown parameters setting is almost as good as the performance of PAC in the known parameters setting. Our numerical experiments show that PAC yields a revenue improvement of order 0.5%–1.5% relative to LP-based Booking Limit and Bid Price in most cases. Given the small margin in RM industries, such as the airline industry (about 2%), this level of improvement can easily translate into a significant increase in profit.
Appointment Capacity Planning in Specialty Clinics: A Queueing Approach
Authors: Izady Navid
Published: June 2015

Specialty clinics provide specialized care for patients referred by primary care physicians, emergency departments, or other specialists. Urgent patients must often be seen on the referral day, whereas nonurgent referrals are typically booked an appointment for the future. To deliver a balanced performance, the clinics must know how much “appointment capacity” is needed for achieving a reasonably quick access for nonurgent patients. To help identify the capacity that leads to the desired performance, we model the dynamics of appointment backlog as novel discrete-time bulk service queues and develop numerical methods for efficient computation of corresponding performance metrics. Realistic features such as arbitrary referral and clinic appointment cancellation distributions, delay-dependent no-show behaviour, and rescheduling of no-shows are explicitly captured in our models. The accuracy of the models in predicting performance as well as their usefulness in appointment capacity planning is demonstrated using real data. We also show the application of our models in capacity planning in clinics where patient panel size, rather than appointment capacity, is the major decision variable.
A review of the Palaearctic species of Larinus Dejean (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in C. J. Schoenherr collection: nomenclature and lectotype designations
Authors: Gültekin Levent , Alonso-Zarazaga Miguel A.
Published: June 2015

The syntypes of 41 species of Larinus Dejean described by L. Gyllenhal and C. H. Boheman, housed at the C. J. Schoenherr collection in the Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm and the Museum of Evolution, Uppsala University, are examined. Lectotypes are designated, a nomenclatural review performed, many previous synonyms confirmed and three new synonyms proposed: Larinus planus (Fabricius, 1792) (= Larinus rusticanus Gyllenhal, 1835 syn. nov.); Larinus carlinae (Olivier, 1807) (= Larinus sulphurifer Boheman, 1843 syn. nov.); Larinus minutus Gyllenhal, 1835 (= Larinus puncticollis Capiomont, 1874 syn. nov.). Colour images for 15 lectotypes are presented.
The vascularised fibular graft for limb salvage after bone tumour surgery
Authors: Hilven P. H. , Bayliss L. , Cosker T. , Dijkstra P. D. S. , Jutte P. C. , Lahoda L. U. , Schaap G. R. , Bramer J. A. M. , van Drunen G. K. , Strackee S. D. , van Vooren J. , Gibbons M. , Giele H. , van de Sande M. A. J.
Published: June 2015

Vascularised fibular grafts (VFGs ) are a valuable surgical technique in limb salvage after resection of a tumour. The primary objective of this multicentre study was to assess the risk factors for failure and complications for using a VFG after resection of a tumour.

The study involved 74 consecutive patients (45 men and 29 women with mean age of 23 years (1 to 64) from four tertiary centres for orthopaedic oncology who underwent reconstruction using a VFG after resection of a tumour between 1996 and 2011. There were 52 primary and 22 secondary reconstructions. The mean follow-up was 77 months (10 to 195).

In all, 69 patients (93%) had successful limb salvage; all of these united and 65 (88%) showed hypertrophy of the graft. The mean time to union differed between those involving the upper (28 weeks; 12 to 96) and lower limbs (44 weeks; 12 to 250). Fracture occurred in 11 (15%), and nonunion in 14 (19%) patients.

In 35 patients (47%) at least one complication arose, with a greater proportion in lower limb reconstructions, non-bridging osteosynthesis, and in children. These complications resulted in revision surgery in 26 patients (35%).

VFG is a successful and durable technique for reconstruction of a defect in bone after resection of a tumour, but is accompanied by a significant risk of complications, that often require revision surgery. Union was not markedly influenced by the need for chemo- or radiotherapy, but should not be expected during chemotherapy. Therefore, restricted weight-bearing within this period is advocated.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:853–61.
Triple taper stem design shows promising fixation and bone remodelling characteristics
Authors: Flatøy B. , Röhrl S. M. , Rydinge J. , Dahl J. , Diep L. M. , Nordsletten L.
Published: June 2015

Cemented femoral stems with force closed fixation designs have shown good clinical results despite high early subsidence. A new triple-tapered stem in this category (C-stem AMT) was introduced in 2005. This study compares this new stem with an established stem of similar design (Exeter) in terms of migration (as measured using radiostereometric analysis), peri-prosthetic bone remodelling (measured using dual energy x-ray densitometry, DXA), Oxford Hip Score, and plain radiographs.

A total of 70 patients (70 hips) with a mean age of 66 years (53 to 78) were followed for two years. Owing to missing data of miscellaneous reasons, the final analysis represents data from 51 (RSA) and 65 (DXA) patients. Both stems showed a typical pattern of migration: Subsidence and retroversion that primarily occurred during the first three months. C-stem AMT subsided less during the first three months (p = 0.01), before stabilising at a subsidence rate similar to the Exeter stem from years one to two. The rate of migration into retroversion was slightly higher for C-stem AMT during the second year (p = 0.03). Whilst there were slight differences in movement patterns between the stems, the C-stem AMT exhibits good early clinical outcomes and displays a pattern of migration and bone remodelling that predicts good clinical performance.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:755–61.
Lifetime cost effectiveness of different brands of prosthesis used for total hip arthroplasty
Authors: Pennington M. W. , Grieve R. , van der Meulen J. H.
Published: June 2015

There is little evidence on the cost effectiveness of different brands of hip prostheses. We compared lifetime cost effectiveness of frequently used brands within types of prosthesis including cemented (Exeter V40 Contemporary, Exeter V40 Duration and Exeter V40 Elite Plus Ogee), cementless (Corail Pinnacle, Accolade Trident, and Taperloc Exceed) and hybrid (Exeter V40 Trilogy, Exeter V40 Trident, and CPT Trilogy). We used data from three linked English national databases to estimate the lifetime risk of revision, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and cost.

For women with osteoarthritis aged 70 years, the Exeter V40 Elite Plus Ogee had the lowest risk of revision (5.9% revision risk, 9.0 QALYs) and the CPT Trilogy had the highest QALYs (10.9% revision risk, 9.3 QALYs). Compared with the Corail Pinnacle (9.3% revision risk, 9.22 QALYs), the most commonly used brand, and assuming a willingness-to-pay of £20 000 per QALY gain, the CPT Trilogy is most cost effective, with an incremental net monetary benefit of £876. Differences in cost effectiveness between the hybrid CPT Trilogy and Exeter V40 Trident and the cementless Corail Pinnacle and Taperloc Exceed were small, and a cautious interpretation is required, given the limitations of the available information.

However, it is unlikely that cemented brands are among the most cost effective. Similar patterns of results were observed for men and other ages. The gain in quality of life after total hip arthroplasty, rather than the risk of revision, was the main driver of cost effectiveness.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:762–70.
Rebound growth after hemiepiphysiodesis
Authors: Corominas-Frances L. , Sanpera I. , Saus-Sarrias C. , Tejada-Gavela S. , Sanpera-Iglesias J. , Frontera-Juan G.
Published: June 2015

Rebound growth after hemiepiphysiodesis may be a normal event, but little is known about its causes, incidence or factors related to its intensity. The aim of this study was to evaluate rebound growth under controlled experimental conditions.

A total of 22 six-week-old rabbits underwent a medial proximal tibial hemiepiphysiodesis using a two-hole plate and screws. Temporal growth plate arrest was maintained for three weeks, and animals were killed at intervals ranging between three days and three weeks after removal of the device. The radiological angulation of the proximal tibia was studied at weekly intervals during and after hemiepiphysiodesis. A histological study of the retrieved proximal physis of the tibia was performed.

The mean angulation achieved at three weeks was 34.7° (standard deviation (sd) 3.4), and this remained unchanged for the study period of up to two weeks. By three weeks after removal of the implant the mean angulation had dropped to 28.2° (sd 1.8) (p < 0.001). Histologically, widening of the medial side was noted during the first two weeks. By three weeks this widening had substantially disappeared and the normal columnar structure was virtually re-established.

In our rabbit model, rebound was an event of variable incidence and intensity and, when present, did not appear immediately after restoration of growth, but took some time to appear.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:862–8.
The medial column Synthes Midfoot Fusion Bolt is associated with unacceptable rates of failure in corrective fusion for Charcot deformity
Authors: Butt D. A. , Hester T. , Bilal A. , Edmonds M. , Kavarthapu V.
Published: June 2015

Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy (CN) of the midfoot presents a major reconstructive challenge for the foot and ankle surgeon. The Synthes 6 mm Midfoot Fusion Bolt is both designed and recommended for patients who have a deformity of the medial column of the foot due to CN. We present the results from the first nine patients (ten feet) on which we attempted to perform fusion of the medial column using this bolt. Six feet had concurrent hindfoot fusion using a retrograde nail. Satisfactory correction of deformity of the medial column was achieved in all patients. The mean correction of calcaneal pitch was from 6° (-15° to +18°) pre-operatively to 16° (7° to 23°) post-operatively; the mean Meary angle from 26° (3° to 46°) to 1° (1° to 2°); and the mean talometatarsal angle on dorsoplantar radiographs from 27° (1° to 48°) to 1° (1° to 3°).

However, in all but two feet, at least one joint failed to fuse. The bolt migrated in six feet, all of which showed progressive radiographic osteolysis, which was considered to indicate loosening. Four of these feet have undergone a revision procedure, with good radiological evidence of fusion. The medial column bolt provided satisfactory correction of the deformity but failed to provide adequate fixation for fusion in CN deformities in the foot.

In its present form, we cannot recommend the routine use of this bolt.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015; 97-B:809–13
Is cross-screw fixation superior to plate for radial neck fractures?
Authors: Li S. L. , Lu Y. , Wang M. Y.
Published: June 2015

This study compares the outcomes of two methods of fixation of displaced fractures of the radial neck. The 58 patients with a mean age of 38.5 years (18 to 56), were treated in a non randomised study with screws (n = 29) or a plate and screws (n = 29) according to the surgeon’s preference.

The patients were reviewed at one year. Radiographs and functional evaluations were carried out up to one year post-operatively, using the Broberg and Morrey functional evaluation score, range of movement, and assessment of complications.

The mean functional scores did not differ significantly between groups (90 (55 to 100) vs 84; 50 to 100, p = 0.09), but the mean range of forearm rotation in screw group was significantly better than in the plate group (152°; 110° to 170° vs 134°; 80° to 170°, p = 0.001). Although not statistically significant, the screw group had a lower incidence of heterotopic ossification than the plate group (n = 1) than the plated group (n = 3) and the pathology was graded as less severe.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:830–5
The management and outcome of open fractures of the femur sustained on the battlefield over a ten-year period
Authors: Bennett P. M. , Sargeant I. D. , Myatt R. W. , Penn-Barwell J. G.
Published: June 2015

This is a retrospective study of survivors of recent conflicts with an open fracture of the femur. We analysed the records of 48 patients (48 fractures) and assessed the outcome. The median follow up for 47 patients (98%) was 37 months (interquartile range 19 to 53); 31 (66%) achieved union; 16 (34%) had a revision procedure, two of which were transfemoral amputation (4%).

The New Injury Severity Score, the method of fixation, infection and the requirement for soft-tissue cover were not associated with a poor outcome. The degree of bone loss was strongly associated with a poor outcome (p = 0.00204). A total of four patients developed an infection; two with S. aureus, one with E. coli and one with A. baumannii.

This study shows that, compared with historical experience, outcomes after open fractures of the femur sustained on the battlefield are good, with no mortality and low rates of infection and late amputation. The degree of bone loss is closely associated with a poor outcome.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:842–6.
Increased incidence of femoral fractures in small femurs and women undergoing uncemented total hip arthroplasty – why?
Authors: Bonnin M. P. , Neto C. C. , Aitsiselmi T. , Murphy C. G. , Bossard N. , Roche S.
Published: June 2015

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the geometry of the proximal femur and the incidence of intra-operative fracture during uncemented total hip arthroplasty (THA).

We studied the pre-operative CT scans of 100 patients undergoing THA with an uncemented femoral component. We measured the anteroposterior and mediolateral dimensions at the level of division of the femoral neck to calculate the aspect ratio of the femur. Wide variations in the shape of the femur were observed, from round, to very narrow elliptic. The femurs of women were narrower than those of men (p < 0.0001) and small femurs were also narrower than large ones. Patients with an intra-operative fracture of the calcar had smaller and narrower femurs than those without a fracture (p < 0.05) and the implanted Corail stems were smaller in those with a fracture (mean size 9 vs 12, p < 0.0001).

The variability of the shape of the femoral neck at the level of division contributes to the understanding of the causation of intra-operative fractures in uncemented THA.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:741–8.
The accuracy of positioning of a custom-made implant within a large acetabular defect at revision arthroplasty of the hip
Authors: Baauw M. , van Hellemondt G. G. , van Hooff M. L. , Spruit M.
Published: June 2015

We evaluated the accuracy with which a custom-made acetabular component could be positioned at revision arthroplasty of the hip in patients with a Paprosky type 3 acetabular defect.

A total of 16 patients with a Paprosky type 3 defect underwent revision surgery using a custom-made trabecular titanium implant. There were four men and 12 women with a median age of 67 years (48 to 79). The planned inclination (INCL), anteversion (AV), rotation and centre of rotation (COR) of the implant were compared with the post-operative position using CT scans.

A total of seven implants were malpositioned in one or more parameters: one with respect to INCL, three with respect to AV, four with respect to rotation and five with respect to the COR.

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study in which CT data acquired for the pre-operative planning of a custom-made revision acetabular implant have been compared with CT data on the post-operative position. The results are encouraging.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015; 97-B:780–5.
Hydroxyapatite ceramic-coated femoral components in young patients followed up for 17 to 25 years
Authors: Syed M. A. , Hutt N. J. , Shah N. , Edge A. J.
Published: June 2015

This study reports the results of 38 total hip arthroplasties (THAs) in 33 patients aged <  50 years, using the JRI Furlong hydroxyapatite ceramic (HAC)-coated femoral component. This represents an update of previous reports of the same cohort at ten and 16 years, which were reported in 2004 and 2009, respectively. We describe the survival, radiological and functional outcomes at a mean follow-up of 21 years (17 to 25). Of the surviving 34 THAs, one underwent femoral revision for peri-prosthetic fracture after 21 years, and one patient (one hip) was lost to follow-up. Using aseptic loosening as the end-point, 12 hips (31.5%) needed acetabular revision but none needed femoral revision, demonstrating 100% survival (95% confidence interval 89 to 100).

In young patients with high demands, the Furlong HAC–coated femoral component gives excellent long-term results.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:749–54.
No effect of the infiltration of local anaesthetic for total hip arthroplasty using an anterior approach
Authors: den Hartog Y. M. , Mathijssen N. M. C. , van Dasselaar N. T. , Langendijk P. N. J. , Vehmeijer S. B. W.
Published: June 2015

Only limited data are available regarding the infiltration of local anaesthetic for total hip arthroplasty (THA), and no studies were performed for THA using the anterior approach.

In this prospective, randomised placebo-controlled study we investigated the effect of both standard and reverse infiltration of local anaesthetic in combination with the anterior approach for THA. The primary endpoint was the mean numeric rating score for pain four hours post-operatively. In addition, we recorded the length of hospital stay, the operating time, the destination of the patient at discharge, the use of pain medication, the occurrence of side effects and pain scores at various times post-operatively.

Between November 2012 and January 2014, 75 patients were included in the study. They were randomised into three groups: standard infiltration of local anaesthetic, reversed infiltration of local anaesthetic, and placebo. There was no difference in mean numeric rating score for pain four hours post-operatively (p = 0.87). There were significantly more side effects at one and eight hours post-operatively in the placebo group (p = 0.02; p = 0.03), but this did not influence the mobilisation of the patients. There were no differences in all other outcomes between the groups.

We found no clinically relevant effect when the infiltration of local anaesthetic with ropivacaine and epinephrine was used in a multimodal pain protocol for THA using the anterior approach.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015; 97-B:734–40.
A review of long-term outcomes for late presenting developmental hip dysplasia
Authors: Thomas S. R. Y. W.
Published: June 2015

Successful management of late presenting hip dislocation in childhood is judged by the outcome not just at skeletal maturity but well beyond into adulthood and late middle age. This review considers different methods of treatment and looks critically at the handful of studies reporting long-term follow-up after successful reduction.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:729–33.
Fuzzy pre-continuous and fuzzy pre*-continuous function of fuzzy pre-compact space in fuzzy topological space
Authors: Al-Khafaji Munir Abdul Khalik , Hasan Marwah
Published: June 2015

The aim of this paper is to introduce and study the notion of a fuzzy pre-continuous function, fuzzy pre*- continuous function, fuzzy pre-compact space and some properties, remarks related to them.
Fingerprint pattern recognition from bifurcations: An alternative approach
Authors: CastaÃ±eda-Miranda A. , CastaÃ±eda-Miranda R. , Castano Victor
Published: June 2015

A pc-based automatic system for fingerprints recording and classification is described, based on the vector analysis of bifurcations. The system consists of a six-step process: a) acquisition, b) preprocessing, c) fragmentation, d) representation, e) description, and f) recognition. Details of each stage, along with actual examples of fingerprints recognition are provided.
Late Soviet Ecology and the Planetary Crisis
Authors: Foster John Bellamy
Published: June 2015

Soviet ecology presents us with an extraordinary set of historical ironies. On the one hand, the USSR in the 1930s and '40s violently purged many of its leading ecological thinkers and seriously degraded its environment in the quest for rapid industrial expansion. The end result has often been described as a kind of "ecocide," symbolized by the Chernobyl nuclear accident, the assault on Lake Baikal, and the drying up of the Aral Sea, as well as extremely high levels of air and water pollution. On the other hand, the Soviet Union developed some of the world's most dialectical contributions to ecology, revolutionizing science in fields such as climatology, while also introducing pioneering forms of conservation. Aside from its famous zapovedniki, or nature reserves for scientific research, it sought to preserve and even to expand its forests.

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South Africa: Exploding with Rage, Imploding with Self-Doubt—but Exuding Socialist Potential
Authors: Bond Patrick
Published: June 2015

The fast-reviving South African left is urgently coming to grips with the most acute national crises of structure and agency the country has experienced since the historic freeing of Nelson Mandela in February 1990 and the shift of the entire body politic in favor of the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP).… The subsequent rise in unemployment, inequality, poverty, and environmental degradation soon reached some of the worst levels in the contemporary world. The consequent social unrest is now so high that President Jacob Zuma…promised increased "public order policing" personnel and the purchase of a new generation of technologically advanced weapons, including sonar canons…. In this conflagration, what survived of the left is now growing by leaps and bounds. Within a decade, it may become a force capable of an electoral challenge to the ANC for state power. But much will depend upon how it regroups amidst shards of splintered radical projects, with myriad questions hotly debated in the movement.

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Evaluation of the expressions pattern of miR-10b, 21, 200c, 373 and 520c to find the correlation between epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and melanoma stem cell potential in isolated cancer stem cells
Authors: Fomeshi Motahareh Rajabi , Ebrahimi Marzieh , Mowla Seyed Javad , Khosravani Pardis , Firouzi Javad , Khayatzadeh Hamid
Published: June 2015

Small non-coding RNAs named microRNAs (miRNAs) modulate some functions and signaling pathways in skin epithelial cells and melanocytes. They also function as oncogenes or tumor suppressors in malignancies and tumor metastasis. We investigated the expression patterns of miRNAs, including miR-10b, 21, 200c, 373 and 520c, which regulate epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and metastasis in isolated cancer stem cells (CSCs) and non- CSCs. Six melanoma cell lines were tested for the expressions of stem cell markers. Melanoma stem cells were enriched via fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) using the CD133 cell surface marker or spheroid culture. They were then characterized based on colony and sphere formation, and the expressions of stemness and EMT regulator genes and their invasion potential were assessed using real-time qRT-PCR and invasion assay. Our results indicate that cells enriched via sphere formation expressed all the stemness-related genes and had an enhanced number of colonies, spheres and invaded cells compared to cells enriched using the CD133 cell surface marker. Moreover, miRNAs controlling metastasis increased in the melanospheres. This may be related to the involvement of CSCs in the metastatic process. However, this must be further confirmed through the application of knockdown experiments. The results show that sphere formation is a useful method for enriching melanoma stem cells. Melanospheres were found to upregulate miR-10b, 21, 200c, 373 and 520c, so we suggest that they may control both metastasis and stemness potential.
Theoretical and Experimental EPR Study of VO2+-Doped Ammonium Hydrogen Tartrate
Authors: Cırık Işılay , Çelik Yunus , Karabulut Bünyamin
Published: June 2015

We studied the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra of VO2+ ions in ammonium hydrogen tartrate (AHT) single crystals at room temperature. We determined the spin Hamiltonian parameters and the molecular bonding coefficients of the complex both in theoretical and experimental ways. The results indicate that the vanadium ion forms a tetragonally compressed octahedron and has a double bond with one of the oxygens in the axial position. This is the reason why the paramagnetic centre in the host crystal is axially symmetric as in most of the vanadyl ion-containing complexes.
ANALISIS KINERJA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN RASIO CAMEL
Authors: Murdiati Sri , Purwanto Medi Tri
Published: June 2015

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis tingkat kesehatan bank dilihat dari kategori CAMEL. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus di PD BPR BKK Banjarharjo.Dalam menguji hipotesis digunakan alat analisis CAMEL. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu modal pada 2008 sampai 2010 termasuk dalam kriteria sehat. ROA meningkat 2008 sampai 2010 dengan kriteria sehat bagi biaya operasional yang dikeluarkan oleh pendapatan operasional yang seimbang. Rasio Kas tahun 2008 sampai 2010 termasuk dalam kriteria sehat berarti bank memiliki kemampuan untuk mengelola asset yang digunakan untuk membayar kewajiban. LDR mengalami tren yang signifikan selama tahun 2008 sampai 2010 sehingga dana yang diterima bank untuk meningkatkan baik tabungan, deposito berjangka, modal inti, yang berarti kemampuan bank untuk meningkatkan penyaluran kredit, IRR menunjukan nilai positif dalam menghadapi resiko pasar.Pengembangan tingkat kesehatan pada tahun 2008 sampai 2010 untuk komponen Capital, Assets, Laba dan Likuiditas meningkat.

 

The goal of this research is to analyze the healtiness of banks seen from CAMEL category. The research applied a case study in PD BPR BKK Banjarharjo. The hypotheses tested using CAMEL analysis tools. The result of the study is that the modal used 2008 until 2010 is consideredin a healthy criteria. The increasing ROA in 2008 until 2010 is considered healthy criteria for operational expenses incurred by the operating income. Such condition meant that the banks are able to manage the assets which are used to pay the obligations. The significant increasing of LDR over the years 2008 until 2010 makes the received funds by the bank to increase the savings deposits, time deposits and the core capital. As the recunts, the banks are able to increase credit disstribution. More over, the IRR showed a positive values in the face of market risks and the development of healthy levels in 2008 until 2010 for the components of Capital, Assets, Earnings and Liquidity tends to increase.
FAKTOR DETERMINAN NASABAH DALAM PEMILIHAN BANK SYARIAH
Authors: Mursid Ali , Suhartono Entot
Published: June 2015

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki beberapa faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap nasabah dalam memilih bank syariah yaitu teknologi, motif religius, dan kualitas layanan.Penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner sebagai instrument untuk mengumpulkan data.Kuesioner dibagikan kepada nasabah aktif bank syariah di Kota Semarang yang terdiri dari 100 responden.Data dianalisa menggunakan validitas dan reliabilitas untuk mengevaluasi kuesioner dan menggunakan regresi linier untuk mengevaluasi faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh dari variabel tersebut.Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa teknologi, motif religius, dan kualitas layanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nasabah dalam memilih bank syariah.

 

The objective of the study was to investigate several factorswhich influenced the customersto select sharia/ Islamic bank, they weretechnology, religious motivation, and service quality. The data were collected by questionare as the instrument.The questionnaires were distributed to 100 respondents as the active customers of sharia bank in Semarang. The data were analysed by validity and reliability test to evaluate the questionare and by linier regretion to evaluate the influential factors of those variables. The result showedthat technology, religious motivation, and service quality significantly influencedthe customers
IMPLEMENTASI DUAL IDENTITY ANGGOTA KOPERASI SEBAGAI WUJUD KOMITMEN ORGANISASIONAL
Authors: Chalimah Chalimah , Sakhowi Akhmad
Published: June 2015

Penelitian ini bertujuan menghasilkan model yang mampu meningkatkan komitmen organisasional. Peran ganda (dual identity) anggota Partisipasi penting untuk meningkatkan komitmen yang dipengaruhi beberapa faktor diantaranya karakteristik individu, kepribadian, attitude, proses belajar, kemampuan, dan persepsi, serta motivasi. Faktor-faktor tersebut akan membangun komitmen organisasional dan akan mewujudkan tinggi-rendahnya partisipasi.Penelitian ini menggunakan SEM (Structural Equation Modelling) sebagai alat analisis dengan jumlah sampel 116 responden. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa kepribadian secara langsung berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap motivasi, motivasi secara langsung berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap komitmen organisasi, proses belajar secara langsung berpe-ngaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kemampuan, kemampuan secara langsung berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap komitmen organisasi, komitmen organisasi secara langsung berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap partisipasi anggota.

The purposes of this research was to enhance organizational commitment. Members’ dual identity in a Koperasi as the owner and the customer at Koperasi is very important to improve organizational commitment since it is easier to achieve the Koperasi success. Implementing members’ dual identity is becoming the customers. The members’ participation in Koperasi activities is influenced by many factors such as; individual characteristics, personality, attitude, learning process, ability, perception, and motivation. Those factors will build the organizational commitment and realize the high or low participation. This researchis expected to produce a model whichcan improve organizational commitment and participation of Koperasi members. This study uses SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) as an analytical toolwith 116 respondents as the samples. The results showed that personality gave directly positive and significant influence toward motivation, motivation gave directly significant and positive influence toward organizational commitment, learning process gave directly positive and significant influence toward ability, ability gave directly significant and positive influence toward organizational commitment, organizational commitment gavedirectly significant and positive influence toward member participation.
MEMBANGUN PERSONAL BRANDING MELALUI IKLAN
Authors: Wardi Yunia
Published: June 2015

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efek dari Baliho, Spanduk, Karangan bunga , dan Iklan Koran untuk Personal Branding Calon Walikota/ Wakil Walikota Padang periode 2014-2019 dalam perspektif mahasiswa UNP. Ukuran sampel adalah 180 siswa UNP. Sampel penelitian dipilih dengan menggunakan Metode Proporsional Cluster Random Sampling. Data dianalisis dengan uji statistik dengan menggunakan regresi Linear. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: Baliho secara signifikan positif mempengaruhi personal branding Calon Walikota/ Wakil Walikota Padang periode 2014-2019, sedangkan Spanduk, Karangan Bunga, dan Iklan Koran tidak mempengaruhi personal branding mereka.

This objective of the study was to analyze the influence the Ballyhoo, Banner, the Flowers Board, and the Newspaper Advertisement toward the Personal Branding of the Padang Mayor/ Vice Mayor Candidates in the period of 2014-2019 from UNP students’ perspective. The samples were 180 UNP students. The samples were taken by proportional cluster random sampling. The data were analysed by statistical test of multiple linear regression. The results of the research showed that: the Ballyhoo gave positive and significant influence toward the Personal Branding of the Padang Mayor/Vice Mayor candidates in the period of 2014-2019, whereas the Banner, the Flowers Board, and the Newspaper Advertisement did not influence their Personal Branding.
STRATEGI STORE ENVIRONMENT DAN TIME PRESSURE PADA PEMBELIAN IMPULSIF MELALUI EMOTIONAL STATE
Authors: Purwa Enrique Made Reidia Gana , Yasa Ni Nyoman Kerti
Published: June 2015

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis dan menjelaskan pengaruh dari store environment dan time pressure terhadap pembelian impulsif yang dimediasi emotional state. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pengunjung Tiara Dewata Super Market. Metode penentuan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling, sebanyak 130 responden. Teknik analisa yang digunakan adalah Structural Equation Model (SEM) dan uji sobel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa store environment dan time pressure berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap emotional state dan pembelian impulsif; emotional state berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pembelian impulsif; dan emotional state signifikan dalam memediasi pengaruh store environment dan time pressure terhadap pembelian impulsif. Dengan penelitian ini, diharapkan berguna bagi pihak manajemen Tiara Dewata Super Market untuk membantu dalam meningkatkan jumlah kunjungan dan peningkatan pembelian dengan pengoptimalan dari lingkungan toko.

 

The objective of the study was to analyze and explain the influence of store environment and time pressure toward impulsive purchases mediated by emotional state. The population of this study was the visitors Tiara Dewata Super Market. The sampling method used was purposive sampling, with 130 respondents. The data were analyzed by Structural Equation Model (SEM) and the Sobel test. The results of the study showed that the store environment and time pressure gave significant positive influence toward emotional state and impulsive purchases; emotional state was positive had significant influence on impulsive purchases; emotional state was significant to mediate the influence of store environment and time pressure toward impulse purchases. Thus with this study, it is expected for the management of Tiara Dewata Super Market to increase the visits and purchases by optimalizing the store environment.
THE STUDY OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR ON FISHERY MANUFACTURE INDUSTRIES EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCES
Authors: Handaru Agung Wahyu , Mardiyati Umi
Published: June 2015

The purpose of this study was to examine the employee performance of fish-based food processing industries in West Java, which driven by variables of organizational culture, job satisfaction and motivation. The fishing industry in Indonesia has resulted in huge foreign exchange. On the other hand, their products are still poor quality and do not meet export standard. This is likely due to low employee performance. The research object were employees of three fish-based food processing plants. The sample was selected by simple random sampling technique. This study revealed different results from previous studies, that only organizational culture has an effect on employee performance. While job satisfaction and motivation has no effect on performance.

 

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menguji kinerja karyawan industri pengolahan makanan berbasis ikan di wilayah Jawa Barat, yang dipengaruhi dari variabel budaya organisasi, kepuasan kerja dan motivasi. Industri perikanan di Indonesia telah
menghasilkan devisa negara besar. Disisi lain, hasil produknya masih banyak yang belum memenuhi standar ekspor dan bermutu rendah. Hal tersebut kemungkinan dikarenakan kinerja karyawan yang rendah. Objek penelitian ini adalah karyawan dari tiga pabrik pengolahan makanan berbasis ikan. Sampel dipilih dengan teknik simple random sampling. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan hasil yang berbeda dari penelitian sebelumnya. Dari ketiga variabel independen, hanya budaya organisasi yang berpengaruh pada kinerja karyawan. Sedangkan kepuasan kerja dan motivasi tidak berpengaruh.
IDENTIFIKASI EKSPEKTASI INVESTOR MELALUI KEBIJAKAN STRUKTUR MODAL, PROFITABILITAS, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN DAN GCPI
Authors: Haryanto Sugeng
Published: June 2015

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kausalitas antara kebijakan struktur modal, ukuran perusahaan, profitabilitas yang diukur dengan ROA dan perapan GCG yang diukur dengan Good Corporate Perception Index (GCPI) terhadap ekspektasi investor yang diukur dengan nilai perusahaan. Teknik  sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahan yang go public dan masuk dalam Indonesia Most Trusted Companies. Periode penelitian selama tahun 2012 dan 2013, serta mempublikasikan laporan keuangan 2012-2013. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 48 perusahaan. Teknik analisis yang digunakan regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan struktur modal dan ukuran perusahaan tidak berpengaruh, sedangkan profitabilitas dan GCPI berpengaruh terhadap ekspektasi investor. Secarasimultan variabel kebijakan struktur modal, ukuran peusahaan, profitabilitas dan GCPI berpengaruh terhadap ekspektasi investor.

The objective of the study was to analyze the causality influence among capital structure policy, firm size, profitability which was measured by ROA and the implementation of GCG which was measured by Good Corporate Perception Index  (GCPI) toward the investors’ expectations which was measured by the company value. It was a purposive sampling study. The samples of this study were go public companies listed on the Indonesia’s Most Trusted Companies. The period of the study was in 2012 and 2013, and financial reports from 2012 to 2013. The total samples were 48 companies. The data were analyzed by multiple linear regressions. The result of the study showed that the capital structure policy and firm size did not  give any influence, whereas the profitability and GCPI gave influence toward the investors’ expectations. Furthermore; capital structure policy, firm size, profitability and GCPI variables influenced simultaneously toward investors’ expectations.
PERAN STRES KERJA DAN KEPUASAN KERJA UNTUK MENGURANGI TURNOVER INTENTION
Authors: Nazenin Syarifah , Palupiningdyah Palupiningdyah
Published: June 2015

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menguji pengaruh variabel stres kerja dan kepuasan kerja pada turnover intention karyawan tetap bagian produksi. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 86 responden, menggunakan metode Slovin dengan teknik probability sampling dengan jenis proportionate random sampling. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, menunjukkan bahwa stres kerja berpengaruh positif signifikan pada turnover intention. Kemudian, kepuasan kerja berpengaruh negatif signifikan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan, bahwa stres kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan pada turnover intention karyawan dan kepuasan kerja berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap turnover intention karyawan. Implikasi manajerial yang bisa dilakukan adalah dengan pengurangan tingkat stres karyawan dan membuat program untuk tujuan menekan turnover intention, seperti kesempatan promosi dan meningkatkan reward karyawan.

 

The purpose of this study conducted to examine the effect of work stress and job satisfaction on turnover intention of employee in production department. The sample was 86 respondent, using Slovin method with proportionate random sampling technique. The result showed that job stress has a positive effect on turnover intention while job satisfaction has a negative effect on turnover intention. This study conclude that job stress has positive and significant impact on employee turnover intention and job satisfaction significantly and negatively related to turnover intention of employees. Therefore, it is recommended to managerial level people to reduce stress levels in employees and to create a program for pressing turnover intention, such as promotional opportunities and improve employee rewards.
The New Hampshire Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Collaborative: A Statewide QI Initiative
Authors: Whalen Bonny L. , Kelly Joyce , Holmes Alison Volpe
Published: June 2015

Background and Objective:

Despite national recognition for their breastfeeding-friendly practices, many New Hampshire hospitals are still not achieving the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. To increase achievement of the Ten Steps in New Hampshire’s birthing hospitals, facilitate Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) designation for interested hospitals, and improve rates of in-hospital any and exclusive breastfeeding.

Methods:

After a 2010 needs assessment, we conducted 2 statewide workshops targeting 6 of the Ten Steps found to be most deficient among New Hampshire birthing hospitals. Eighteen of 20 hospitals attended at least 1 workshop, and 6 participated in an intensive collaborative. In 2013, we analyzed interval Ten Step achievement and in-hospital breastfeeding trends.

Results:

Staff education showed the greatest improvement, increasing step 2 achievement from 1 to 6 hospitals (P = .05). Although the number of hospitals implementing step 6 (breast milk only) and step 9 (no artificial nipples) increased, differences were not statistically significant. Intensive collaborative hospitals achieved an average of 1.5 new steps, whereas non–Baby Friendly hospitals lost 0.7 steps (P = .05). In-hospital breastfeeding rates increased in intensive collaborative hospitals and were significantly higher than those in non–Baby Friendly hospitals by the end of the study (any breastfeeding, 89% vs 73%, P = .03; exclusive breastfeeding, 84% vs 61%, P < .001).

Conclusions:

A statewide improvement collaborative facilitated increases in Ten Step achievement and in-hospital breastfeeding for hospitals participating in an intensive collaborative. Active work in Ten Step implementation, including staff education, appears to be more effective in increasing in-hospital breastfeeding than does BFHI designation alone.
Epidemiology of Bacteremia in Previously Healthy Febrile Infants: A Follow-up Study
Authors: Mischler Matthew , Ryan Michael S. , Leyenaar JoAnna K. , Markowsky Allison , Seppa Midori , Wood Kelly , Ren Jinma , Asche Carl , Gigliotti Francis , Biondi Eric
Published: June 2015

OBJECTIVE:

Describe the etiology of bacteremia among a geographically diverse sample of previously well infants with fever admitted for general pediatric care and to characterize demographic and clinical characteristics of infants with bacteremia according to bacterial etiology. We hypothesized that the epidemiology of bacteremia in febrile infants from a geographically diverse cohort would show similar results to smaller or single-center cohorts previously reported.

METHODS:

This was a retrospective review of positive, pathogenic blood cultures in previously healthy, febrile infants ≤90 days old admitted to a general unit. In total, there were 17 participating sites from diverse geographic regions of the United States. Cultures were included if the results were positive for bacteria, obtained from an infant 90 days old or younger with a temperature ≥38.0°C, analyzed using an automated detection system, and treated as pathogenic.

RESULTS:

Escherichia coli was the most prevalent species, followed by group B Streptococcus, Streptococcus viridans, and Staphylococcus aureus. Among the most prevalent bacteria, there was no association between gender and species (Ps > .05). Age at presentation was associated only with Streptococcus pneumoniae. There were no cases of Listeria monocytogenes.

CONCLUSIONS:

Our study confirms the data from smaller or single-center studies and suggests that the management of febrile well-appearing infants should change to reflect the current epidemiology of bacteremia. Further research is needed into the role of lumbar puncture, as well as the role of Listeria and Enterococcus species in infantile bacteremia.
Comfort Care vs Palliative Care: Is There a Difference in Neonates?
Authors: Bidegain Margarita , Younge Noelle
Published: June 2015

The integration of palliative care principles in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) remains challenging. This article describes different models of providing neonatal palliative care and explores management of pain and other symptoms, end-of-life care, prenatal palliative care, discharges to hospice, communication strategies, and care of the medically complex infant as key areas where palliative care can help decrease pain and improve quality of life for the NICU population with life-limiting conditions and their families.
Amauroderma trichodermatum (Ganodermataceae, Basidiomycota): first record from Bolivia and geographic distribution map, with notes on nomenclature and morphology
Authors: Robledo Gerardo Lucio , Newman Daniel , Popoff Orlando Fabian , Drechsler-Santos Elisandro Ricardo , Ryvarden Leif
Published: June 2015

Amauroderma trichodermatum is reported from Bolivia, the collection being the fourth one known worldwide. The species is unique in the genus by having a hirsute pileus and a monomitic hyphal system. The use of the epithet “trichodermatum” as a correction for the typographical error “trichodematum” is proposed. A description and illustrations are provided based on the fresh Bolivian specimen, which has been compared with the type.