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Trends In Climate Variables (Temperature And Rainfall) And Local Perceptions Of Climate Change In Lamu, Kenya
Authors: Yvonne Maingey , Ouma Gilbert , Olago Daniel , Opondo Maggie
Published: October 2020

Community  adaptation to the negative impacts of climate change benefits from an analysis of both the trends in climate variables and people’s perception of climate change. This paper contends that members of the local community have observed changes in temperature  and rainfall patterns and that these perceptions can be positively correlated with meteorological records. This is particularly useful for remote regions like Lamu whereby access to weather data is spatially and temporally challenged. Linear trend analysis is employed to describe the change in temperature and rainfall in Lamu using monthly data obtained from the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) for the period 1974–2014. To determine local perceptions and understanding of the trends, results from a household survey are presented. Significant warming trends have been observed in the study area over the period 1974–2014. This warming is attributed to a rise in maximum temperatures. In contrast to temperature, a clear picture of the rainfall trend has not emerged. Perceptions of the local community closely match the findings on temperature, with majority of the community identifying a rise in temperature over the same period. The  findings suggest that the process of validating community perceptions of trends with historical meteorological data analysis can promote adaptation planning that is inclusive and responsive to local experiences.
Association of comorbid mood disorders and chronic illness with disability and quality of life in Ontario, Canada
Authors: Gadalla T.
Published: October 2020

Mood disorders are more prevalent in individuals with chronic physical illness compared to individuals with no such illness. These disorders amplify the disability associated with the physical condition and adversely affect its course, thus contributing to occupational impairment, disruption in interpersonal and family relationships, poor health and suicide. This study used data collected in the Canadian Community Health Survey, cycle 3.1 (2005) to examine factors associated with comorbid mood disorders and to assess their association with the quality of life of individuals living in Ontario. Results indicate that individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, bowel disorder or stomach or intestinal ulcers had the highest rates of mood disorders. The odds of having a comorbid mood disorder were higher among women, the single, those living in poverty, the Canadian born and those between 30 and 69 years of age. The presence of comorbid mood disorders was significantly associated with short-term disability, requiring help with instrumental daily activities and suicidal ideation. Health care providers are urged to proactively screen chronically ill patients for mood disorders, particularly among the subgroups found to have elevated risk for these disorders.
Le dépistage du cancer colorectal au Canada : Résultats d'une enquête nationale
Authors: Sewitch M.J. , Fournier C. , Ciampi A. , Dyachenko A.
Published: October 2020

Les lignes directrices canadiennes recommandent le dépistage du cancer colorectal (CCR) pour les personnes âgées de 50 à 74 ans. L'étude vise à estimer les taux du dépistage du CCR selon des caractéristiques individuelles et géographiques et de l'observation des lignes directrices en vigueur à l'égard du dépistage du CCR. Des enquêtés du cycle 2.1 de l'Enquête sur la santé dans les collectivités canadiennes 2003 (âgés de ≥ 50 ans, sans CCR passé ou présent) ont participé à l'étude. Les taux d'utilisation et de dépistage par recherche de sang occulte dans les selles (RSOS) et endoscopie ont été calculés. L'échantillon comprend 16 747 résidents de Terre-Neuve, de l'Ontario, de la Saskatchewan et de la Colombie- Britannique. Dans l'ensemble, le taux de dépistage par RSOS était de 7,7 % au cours de la dernière année et le taux de dépistage par endoscopie était de 8,8 % dans les cinq dernières années. Les taux de dépistage par RSOS sont plus élevés chez les personnes sondées plus âgées et les personnes sondées de sexe masculin; les taux de dépistage par endoscopie sont plus élevés chez les interrogés plus âgés. Les personnes de 50 à 59 ans et de plus de 90 ans étaient les moins susceptibles d'avoir subi un dépistage. Environ 70 % des personnes sondées n'observaient pas les lignes directrices en vigueur sur le dépistage du CCR. Les taux d'inobservation étaient plus élevés dans la plupart des régions sanitaires de la Colombie-Britannique. Les données de l'enquête nationale semblent indiquer que le dépistage du CCR au Canada est faible; les personnes plus jeunes et les résidents de la Colombie-Britannique sont les moins susceptibles d'avoir subi un test de dépistage du CCR.
Complementary therapies for cancer patients: assessing information use and needs
Authors: Verhoef M.J. , Trojan L. , Armitage G.D. , Carlson L. , Hilsden R.J.
Published: October 2020

Many cancer patients seek complementary therapies (CTs) for cancer management; however, relatively little is known about patients’ CT information seeking behaviour. Therefore, we assessed: 1) cancer patients’ use of the types and sources of CT information; 2) their information preferences; and 3) their understanding of the phrase “scientific evidence or proof that a therapy works.” We collected data from 404 patients attending the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (TBCC) in Calgary and 303 patients calling the Cancer Information Service (CIS) helpline. In most cases, patients wanted information on the safety of CTs, how CTs work and their potential side effects. Physicians and conventional cancer centres were the most desired sources of CT information, but relatively few patients obtained information via these sources. Although patients were aware of the meaning of scientific evidence, they often used information based on non‑scientific evidence, such as patient testimonials. The creation of a supportive care environment in conventional cancer treatment centres, by providing CT information, may help address cancer patients’ concerns and alleviate some of the stress that may have been caused by the cancer diagnosis.
Troubles du spectre autistique, caractéristiques de la mère et complications obstétricales chez les enfants issus d’une grossesse unique en Alberta (Canada)
Authors: Burstyn I. , Sithole F. , Zwaigenbaum L.
Published: October 2020

Objectif

Déterminer si des caractéristiques de la mère ou des complications obstétricales sont associées à un risque accru de troubles du spectre autistique (TSA) chez l’enfant.

Méthodologie

Selon les dossiers d’accouchements de la province, 218 890 naissances vivantes uniques ont été recensées en Alberta (Canada) entre le 1er janvier 1998 et le 31 décembre 2004. En nous basant sur les codes de diagnostic de la CIM9 établis par les médecins au moment de la facturation, nous avons suivi ces sujets jusqu’au 31 mars 2008 afin de déterminer s’ils étaient atteints d’un TSA. Les facteurs de risque maternels et obstétricaux ont également été extraits du PDR (Physicians Desk Reference).

Résultats

Les données relatives à la prévalence et à l’incidence des TSA en Alberta concordent avec celles qui ont été enregistrées ailleurs et semblent indiquer une hausse récente des taux de diagnostic ou d’incidence. La prévalence des TSA était cinq fois plus élevée chez les garçons que chez les filles. L’âge auquel le diagnostic était le plus souvent posé était de 3 ans. La modélisation du risque relatif a indiqué que le risque de TSA était élevé chez les enfants nés d’une mère plus âgée ou lorsqu’il y a eu des complications pendant la grossesse ou l’accouchement.

Conclusion

Certaines caractéristiques de la mère et complications obstétricales sont associées à un risque accru de TSA chez l’enfant. Dans le cas des enfants nés d’une mère autochtone, nous avons constaté que les taux de TSA étaient plus faibles et que le diagnostic était posé à un âge plus tardif, des conclusions qui devront faire l’objet de recherches approfondies.
An investigation of cancer incidence in a First Nations community in Alberta, Canada, 1995–2006
Authors: Colquhoun A. , Jiang Z. , Maiangowi G. , Ashbury F. , Chen Y. , Drobina W. , McLeod L. , Panaro L. , Sihota S. , Tustin J. , Yacoub W.
Published: October 2020

Objective

To determine colorectal and overall cancer incidence as part of a three-pronged investigation in response to the concerns of a First Nations community in Alberta, Canada, located close to sulfur-rich natural gas installations, and to determine whether the incidence of cancers observed in this reserve was higher than expected.

Methods

A population dataset with information identifying First Nations status and band affiliation was linked to the Alberta Cancer Registry to determine cancer incidence cases between 1995 and 2006 for on- and off-reserve study populations. Using indirect standardized incidence ratios, observed cancer incidence cases for the study populations were compared with cases expected based on three separate reference populations.

Results

Observed colorectal and overall cancer incidence cases within the First Nations community were not higher than expected. Cervical cancer incidence cases, however, were higher than expected for on- and off-reserve populations; public health measures designed to address this risk have been implemented and on-going surveillance of cancer incidence in the community will be maintained.
Myocardial infarction and the validation of physician billing and hospitalization data using electronic medical records
Authors: Tu K. , Mitiku T. , Guo H. , Lee D.S. , Tu J.V.
Published: October 2020

Objective

Population-based identification of patients with a myocardial infarction is limited to patients presenting to hospital with an acute event. We set out to determine if adding physician billing data to hospital discharge data would result in an accurate capture of patients who have had a myocardial infarction.

Methods

We performed a retrospective chart abstraction of 969 randomly selected adult patients using data abstracted from primary care physicians on an electronic medical record in Ontario, Canada, as the reference standard.

Results

An algorithm of 3 physician billings in a one-year period with at least one being by a specialist or within a hospital or emergency room plus one hospital discharge abstract performed with a sensitivity of 80.4% (95% CI: 69.5-91.3), specificity of 98.0% (95% CI: 97.1-98.9), positive predictive value of 69.5% (95% CI: 57.7-81.2), negative predictive value of 98.9% (95% CI: 98.2% to 99.6%) and kappa statistic of 0.73 (95% CI: 0.63-0.83).

Conclusion

Using a combination of hospital discharge abstracts and physician billing data may be the best way of assessing trends of MI occurrence over time since it increases the capture of MI beyond those patients who have been hospitalized.
Arthritis in the Canadian Aboriginal population: north-south differences in prevalence and correlates
Authors: Ng C , Chatwood S , Young TK
Published: October 2020

Background

Information on arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders among Aboriginal people is sparse. Survey data show that arthritis and rheumatism are among the most commonly reported chronic conditions and their prevalence is higher than among non-Aboriginal people.

Objective

To describe the burden of arthritis among Aboriginal people in northern Canada and demonstrate the public health significance and social impact of the disease.

Methods

Using cross-sectional data from more than 29 000 Aboriginal people aged 15 years and over who participated in the Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2006, we assessed regional differences in the prevalence of arthritis and its association with other risk factors, co-morbidity and health care use.

Results

The prevalence of arthritis in the three northern territories ("North") is 12.7% compared to 20.1% in the provinces ("South") and is higher among females than males in both the North and South. The prevalence among Inuit is lower than among other Aboriginal groups. Individuals with arthritis are more likely to smoke, be obese, have concurrent chronic diseases, and are less likely to be employed. Aboriginal people with arthritis utilized the health care system more often than those without the disease.

Conclusion

Aboriginal-specific findings on arthritis and other chronic diseases as well as recognition of regional differences between North and South will enhance program planning and help identify new priorities in health promotion.
Obésité et affections liées à l’obésité dans une population des Premières nations du Canada
Authors: Bruce SG , Riediger ND , Zacharias JM , Young TK
Published: October 2020

Introduction

Au Canada, on observe des taux d'obésité plus élevés au sein des populations autochtones des Premières nations qu'au sein des autres populations. Nous avons étudié l'obésité et les affections liées à l'obésité dans une communauté des Premières nations du Manitoba.

Méthodologie

Nous avons mené, en 2003, une étude de dépistage du diabète et des complications du diabète qui nous a permis de sélectionner un échantillon représentatif d'adultes des Premières nations du Manitoba (N = 483). Nous avons évalué les affections chroniques et les facteurs de risque d'affections chroniques.

Résultats

La prévalence de l'obésité et des affections liées à l'obésité était plus élevée chez les femmes que chez les hommes. À l'aide d'une analyse multivariée, nous avons établi que les facteurs étroitement liés à l'obésité chez les femmes étaient la tension artérielle diastolique, l'insulinorésistance et la situation d'emploi. Chez les hommes, les facteurs relevés étaient l'âge, les taux d'apolipoprotéine A1 et d'apolipoprotéine B et l'insulinorésistance. Soixante-quinze pour cent des participants à l'étude présentaient au moins un des problèmes de santé suivants : obésité, dyslipidémie, hypertension ou diabète. La comorbidité était élevée même dans les groupes d'âge les plus jeunes : 22 % des hommes et 43 % des femmes de 18 à 29 ans présentaient au moins deux affections chroniques. Vingt-deux pour cent des participants étaient atteints d'une hypertension non diagnostiquée. Ces derniers présentaient un nombre sensiblement plus élevé d'affections chroniques et risquaient davantage d'être atteints de microalbuminurie que les sujets sans hypertension. Il n'y avait pas de différence significative quant au nombre d'affections chroniques entre les participants dont le diagnostic d'hypertension venait d'être posé et ceux dont le diagnostic avait déjà été établi.

Conclusion

La prévalence de l'obésité et d'autres affections chroniques est élevée dans la communauté étudiée, en particulier chez les jeunes. Des interventions communautaires sont actuellement menées dans le but de réduire le taux excessif de problèmes de santé.
A profile of older community-dwelling home care clients with heart failure in Ontario
Authors: Foebel AD , Hirdes JP , Heckman GA , Tyas SL , Tjam EY
Published: October 2020

Introduction

The aging of the Canadian population is associated with a rising burden of heart failure (HF), a condition associated with significant morbidity, mortality and health service use.

Methods

We used data from the Ontario Resident Assessment Instrument-Home Care database for all long-stay home care clients aged 65 years or older to (1) describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of home care clients with HF and (2) examine service use among home care clients with HF to promote management at home with appropriate services.

Results

Compared with other home care clients, HF clients exhibit more health instability, take more medications, experience more comorbid conditions and receive significantly more nursing, homemaking and meal services. They are hospitalized more frequently, have significantly more emergency department visits and use more emergent care.

Discussion

HF clients are a more complex group than home care clients in general. Patient self-care must be tailored to the clinical characteristics, patterns of service use and barriers to self-care of the client. This is particularly true for older, frail and medically complex HF patients, many of whom require home care services. This work provides a background upon which to base initiatives to help these higher-needs clients manage their HF at home with appropriate support and services.
Apport alimentaire en sodium chez les Canadiens adultes souffrant d’hypertension et chez ceux ne souffrant pas d’hypertension
Authors: Shi Y , de Groh M , Morrison H , Robinson C , Vardy L
Published: October 2020

Introduction

Près de 30 % des cas d’hypertension chez les Canadiens pourraient être dus à l’excès de sodium alimentaire.

Méthodologie

À l’aide de données de rappel de 24 heures provenant de l’Enquête sur la santé dans les collectivités canadiennes, cycle 2.2, Nutrition (2004), nous avons examiné l’apport moyen en sodium chez les Canadiens de 30 ans et plus, qui souffrent d’hypertension et qui ne souffrent pas d’hypertension, en fonction de leur état à l’égard du diabète et selon l’âge et le sexe. Nous avons comparé l’apport moyen absolu (brut) en sodium chez les personnes hypertendues et chez les autres à l’apport recommandé par le Programme éducatif canadien sur l’hypertension (PECH) 2009 et ajusté l’apport moyen en sodium entre les personnes hypertendues et celles qui ne le sont pas.

Résultats

Aussi bien les personnes atteintes d’hypertension diagnostiquée que les autres affichent un apport moyen en sodium bien supérieur aux 1 500 mg/jour recommandés par le PECH 2009 (respectivement 2 950 mg/jour et 3 175 mg/jour). Après ajustement pour éliminer les facteurs confusionnels potentiels, les personnes atteintes d’hypertension affichent un apport moyen en sodium significativement plus élevé que les autres (p = 0,0124). Selon les analyses par sous-groupes stratifiés, l’apport moyen en sodium chez les personnes hypertendues était plus élevé chez les hommes de 30 à 49 ans (p = 0,0265), chez les femmes de 50 à 69 ans (p = 0,0083) et chez les sujets non diabétiques (p = 0,0071) que chez les groupes de même type ne souffrant pas d’hypertension.

Conclusion

Nous devons améliorer notre politique de réduction de l’apport en sodium, tant auprès des patients atteints d’hypertension qu’auprès du reste de la population.
Patterns of fatal machine rollovers in Canadian agriculture
Authors: DeGroot JM , Isaacs C , Pickett W , Brison RJ
Published: October 2020

Introduction

Our objectives were to examine the activities and circumstances associated with agricultural machine-related rollover fatalities.

Methods

We identified agricultural machine rollover fatalities recorded by the Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program (CAISP) in 1990–2005. We determined sideways and backwards rollovers by year, age and sex of the victims, agricultural season, machine type, and the activity, circumstances and location of the injury event.

Results

The annual rate of rollover fatalities in Canada was 9.1 per 100 000 farm operations. Rollover fatalities decreased to 30% of baseline over the 16-year study period (p = .004). Fatal rollovers most often occurred among men aged 50–69 years and 60–79 years for sideways and backwards rollovers, respectively.

Discussion

Sideways rollovers occur when driving across an incline or at the edge of a ditch bordering a roadway or field. Backwards rollovers occur when driving up an incline, towing or extracting stuck machines, pulling stumps or trees, and towing implements or logs. Primary prevention programs for rollover injuries should target these identified patterns of injury.
Évaluation des obstacles empêchant l’accès aux denrées chez les habitants de Cobourg (Ontario) en situation d’insécurité alimentaire
Authors: Tsang S , Holt AM , Azevedo E
Published: October 2020

Introduction

Les personnes à faible revenu sont les plus vulnérables à l’insécurité alimentaire; elles sont ainsi nombreuses à se tourner vers les programmes communautaires ou caritatifs d’aide alimentaire afin de bénéficier de denrées gratuites ou à faible coût. Cette évaluation des besoins vise à mieux connaître les obstacles à l’accès aux programmes d’aide alimentaire, les solutions envisageables pour améliorer l’accès aux denrées, les obstacles à la consommation de fruits et de légumes et les solutions envisageables pour augmenter celle-ci chez les personnes en situation d’insécurité alimentaire vivant à Cobourg (Ontario).

Méthodologie

Nous avons réalisé auprès de clients des programmes d’aide alimentaire des entrevues individuelles structurées comportant surtout des questions ouvertes.

Résultats

Les clients des programmes d’aide alimentaire ont indiqué que les obstacles à l’utilisation des services étaient le manque de moyens de transport et le fait que ces programmes offraient des quantités d’aliments insuffisantes ou avaient des heures d’ouverture peu pratiques. Ils ont également fait état d’un manque de fruits et de légumes à la maison et du fait que leur revenu était un obstacle à la consommation de ces aliments. Ils ont suggéré la mise en place d’un programme d’achat en grande quantité de fruits et légumes produits localement et le recours aux jardins communautaires, ce qui contribuerait à améliorer leur consommation de ces aliments.

Discussion

Grâce à une collaboration avec les partenaires communautaires, la plupart des obstacles cités pourraient être levés et les solutions mentionnées mises en place, ce qui aiderait les personnes à faible revenu à progresser vers la sécurité alimentaire.
Estimations de la prévalence des troubles bipolaires traités par les services de santé mentale : utilisation de données administratives de l’Alberta et d’enquêtes sanitaires pancanadiennes
Authors: Bulloch AG , Currie S , Guyn L , Williams JV , Lavorato DH , Patten SB
Published: October 2020

Introduction

Des estimations précises de la charge de morbidité sont nécessaires pour offrir des services de santé mentale adaptés à la population.

Méthodes

Nous avons évalué la prévalence des cas de trouble bipolaire traités par les services de santé mentale dans la zone de Calgary, circonscription hospitalière albertaine comptant une population de plus d’un million d’habitants. Nous avons utilisé les données administratives conservées dans un dépôt central fournissant les renseignements sur les contacts pour des soins de santé mentale d’environ 95 % des services de santé mentale financés par l’État. Nous avons comparé cette prévalence des cas traités aux données autodéclarées de l’Enquête sur la santé dans les collectivités canadiennes : Santé mentale et bien-être de 2002 (ESCC 1.2).

Résultats

Sur les 63 016 personnes âgées de 18 ans et plus traitées dans la zone de Calgary en 2002-2008, 3 659 (5,81 %) ont reçu un diagnostic de trouble bipolaire de type I et 1 065 (1,70 %), de trouble bipolaire de type II. On estime que la prévalence des cas traités de ces troubles s’établit à 0,41 % dans le premier cas et à 0,12 % dans le second. Nous avons estimé, d’après les données de l’ESCC 1.2, qu’entre 0,44 % et 1,17 % de la population canadienne était traitée par des psychiatres pour un trouble bipolaire de type I.

Conclusion

Dans le cas du trouble bipolaire de type I, l’estimation fondée sur les données administratives locales est proche de la borne inférieure de la fourchette de l’enquête sanitaire. Le degré de concordance dans nos estimations prouve l’utilité des dépôts de données administratives dans la surveillance des troubles mentaux chroniques.
E. Stein, Una investigación sobre el Estado, Madrid: Trotta, 2019
Authors: Ferrer Urbano
Published: October 2020

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DAMPAK PERKEMBANGAN PARIWISATA LHOKNGA TERHADAP MASYARAKAT MON IKEUN
Authors: Perkasa Adhica , Izziah Izziah , Sugiarto Sugiarto
Published: October 2020

Based on data from Disbudpar (2017), the low quality of human resources and the lack of indigenous knowledge on tourism management are the main obstacles for indigenous people in the Lhoknga beach tourism area to be directly involved in the tourism sector. Even though the data shows the behavior of tourists who damage the environment by littering, the behavior of indigenous people who live in the tourist area of Lhoknga beach, not all of them show a caring attitude towards the natural environment. Regarding the issue of infrastructure in the Lhoknga coastal tourism area such as clean water, electricity and tourism transportation in the region is still an obstacle where with the increasing number of tourists each year, improvement of infrastructure is also very important to be done to provide better services to tourists (Disbudpar Aceh Besar, 2017 ). Therefore, research is needed to describe the issues in the Lhoknga beach tourism area in the form of tourism development with a focus on the attitudes and desires of local communities towards tourism development. The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of Lhoknga tourism development on Gampong Mon Ikeun. This research method plan will use qualitative methods to explain its development. The research location was conducted at Gampong Mon IKeun, Lhoknga beach tourism area. It is hoped that later this research will have a positive impact on Gampong Mon Ikeun on the development of the Lhoknga tourism area.
TINGKAT KEKUMUHAN DAN PENANGANAN PADA PERMUKIMAN DESA BALE ATU KECAMATAN LUT TAWAR KABUPATEN ACEH TENGAH
Authors: Julianda Arie , Azmeri Azmeri , Fatimah Eldina
Published: October 2020

Aceh Tengah District is one of the districts that have slum settlements. Based on the Decree of the Regent of Central Aceh No. 188.55 / 775 / DCKP / 2014, the determination of housing and slums in Central Aceh District includes 23 villages in 6 sub-districts, with a total area of 189.59 Ha. Bale Atu Village, located in Lut Tawar Subdistrict, is one of the very slum hamlets with a value of 4.22 and has a slum area of 0.56 Ha out of a total area of 2.5 Ha. Besides, Bale Atu Village is located in the center of Takengon City and a trade center as a strategic area, which must be immediately addressed so that slum areas do not expand. This study aims to evaluate the current level of a slum in the village of Bale Atu, and identify the current form of slum settlement. This research uses qualitative methods through observation and interviews and quantitative methods through a weighting system. Evaluation of the level of slum and handling is carried out based on the Technical Guidelines (Juknis) of the Regulation of the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing of the Republic of Indonesia (Permen PUPR RI) No. 02 / PRT / M / 2016. Evaluation of the level of slum includes aspects of slum conditions, aspects of land legality, and other aspects of consideration. The form of handling is based on the typology of slums and the physical handling of infrastructure. The results showed that the slum level of the settlements in Bale Atu Village was light slum with a total score of 23, and the slum level of all hamlets was a light slum where the total score of Dusun Barat was 31, Dusun Timur was 33, Dusun Utara was 29, and Dusun Selatan of 21. The form of slum settlement in Bale Atu Village is based on typology by handling hilly typology, and based on physical infrastructure, it is carried out through a restoration pattern. The handling of slum settlements in Bale Atu Village and all its hamlets is included in the 3rd priority scale of handling in Laut Tawar District.
ANALISIS BENTUK GEOMETRI TERHADAP STABILITAS LERENG PADA TAMBANG TERBUKA DARI ASPEK GEOTEKNIK
Authors: Fianti Lisa , Munirwansyah Munirwansyah , Yunita Halida
Published: October 2020

Aceh Province is one of the coal producers, especially Sumber Batu Village in Meurebo District, West Aceh Regency. In the implementation of coal mining, it is necessary to pay attention to the slope stability of open-pit mining to identify and estimate the possibility of landslides. For this reason, the author conducted research in analyzing the geometric shape of the slope stability with the slope variance of modeling the reduction of the existing angle αeks - 10% to the depth of three layers of soil 11 meters. The 1st layer of soil is 1.5 meters, the second layer of soil is 2.5 meters, and the third layer of soil is 7 meters. Slope stability is strongly influenced by the geometric shape of the slope and the strength of soil parameters. To identify the stability of the slope against slope failure, computationally performed using the finite element method with Plaxis software as the reference for the value of FK 1.25, which is considered safe/stable, meaning that collapse rarely occurs. In this research, primary data is used in the form of direct observation in the field, namely taking soil samples to obtain soil data in the form of soil physical properties and soil mechanical properties into soil parameter data, which is tested in the soil laboratory. Secondary data used are map data, boring data, and Sondir data. Soil parameter data were processed using Plaxis software. The results of the slope stability analysis showed that by modeling the geometric shape of the slope (αeks - 10%) on the open slope of a coal mine with a soil depth of 11 meters, the FK value was 3.60. From the results of the FK scores, it shows that the slope of the slope is 3.60 1.25 above the reference value of safe/stable FK. The FK value is 0.2 greater than the FK existing geometry. The conclusion of this study is that geometric shapes play an important role in determining the stability of an open coal pit excavation slope. The smaller the slope angle, the greater the FK value obtained, or the more gentle the slope, the higher the safety value of a slope.
TINJAUAN GAYA TSUNAMI PADA JEMBATAN KRUENG RABA
Authors: Mahfuz Mahfuz , Afifuddin Mochammad , Anggraini Renni
Published: October 2020

Aceh Province is located in one of the earth's fault lines in Indonesia, which is an area prone to earthquakes and the potential for a tsunami disaster. Therefore, any planning of structures located on the coast must consider the potential for a tsunami to obtain a strong structure to withstand the forces affected by the tsunami. During the 2004 tsunami, many bridges were carried away by the tsunami. Both bridges made of concrete, as well as steel frame bridges, such as the Krueng Raba steel frame bridge, Lhoknga, the Krueng No bridge, the Meunasah Kulam bridge, and several other bridges. This study aims to analyze and calculate the force and load effects of the tsunami on the structure of one of these bridges, namely the Krueng Raba steel frame bridge, Lhoknga. The force and load of the tsunami effect (Ts) will be analyzed by adopting the Guidelines for Design of Structures for Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis, 2012, namely: (1) hydrostatic force; (2) buoyant forces; (3) hydrodynamic forces; (4) impulsive forces; (5) debris impact forces; (6) debris damming forces; (7) lift force; and (8) additional gravity load from water retained on the bridge floor. From the results of this study, it is shown that each of the tsunami forces acting on the crew-raba Lhoknga bridge at the minimum tsunami height variable, 11 meters, which is the initial height of the tsunami touching the bridge's superstructure are: 94.866 KN hydrodynamic force; 142,299 KN thrust; 133,810 KN debris impact force; 14,244 KN debris dam force, and 34,018 KN lift force. Meanwhile, the maximum tsunami height variable, 25 meters, is 24634.934 KN hydrodynamic force; 36952,400 KN thrust; 720,591 KN collision force; 3698,939 KN debris blocking force; and 986,519 KN lift styles. The results of the analysis using computational methods, by inputting the magnitude of the tsunami forces to the bridge model, it can be seen that the ability of the Krueng Raba, Lhoknga steel frame bridge to withstand the forces and loads caused by the tsunami only up to a height of 14 meters.
PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN MELALUI WIRAUSAHA PENGOLAHAN BUAH SIWALAN DI DESA BANUAJU TIMUR KECAMATAN BATANG-BATANG
Authors: Sugiarti Yayuk , Sutrisni Sutrisni
Published: October 2020

Pengabdian ini membahas adanya pemberdayaan perempuan melalui pelatihan terhadap perempuan di desa Banuaju Timur Kecamatan Batang-Batang terkait adanya pengolahan buah siwalan menjadi makanan yang beragam (bervariasi) misalnya manisan sehingga lebih menarik dan mampu meningkatkan harga jual yang berpengaruh terhadap pendapatan masyarakat serta mewujudkan desa mandiri.Tujuan adanya pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini pada akhirnya bagaimana kita memberdayakan perempuan dengan membentuk suatu organisasi yang didirikan oleh masyarakat melalui adanya pelatihan sehingga mereka mampu berpikir lebih luas bahwa untuk meningkatkan harga jual di pasar, buah siwalan tidak saja dijual dalam bentuk buah segar akan tetapi dapat diolah menjadi makanan yang mempunyai nilai jual pasar lebih tinggi sehingga berpengaruh terhadap pendapat masyarakat. Pengabdian  kepada masyarakat ini menggunakan metode pelatihan yaitu ceramah digunakan untuk menjelaskan tentang teori bermacam-macam pengolahan buah siwalan; metode praktek digunakan untuk mempraktekkan berbagai macam pengolahan buah siwalan menjadi manisan dll; serta metode diskusi dilakukan setelah pelatihan selesai sehingga kita mengetahui sejauh mana respon peserta terhadap kegiatan ini. Adanya pelatihan buah siwalan menjadi manisan ini, mampu meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat dengan mengembangkan kelembagaan masyarakat; meningkatkan kemandirian masyarakat dalam mengolah sumberdaya yang ada sesuai dengan kondisi sosial dan budaya yang seimbang dari aspek ekologis dan ekonomis; serta  mampu menambah pendapatan mereka untuk kebutuhan sehari-hari dengan mengolah buah siwalan menjadi manisan.
Rasgos de una Política de Defensa de Costa Rica: entre la paz y la inseguridad
Authors: Cascante Segura Carlos Humberto , Mata Argüello Nery Carolina
Published: October 2020

Históricamente, Costa Rica se ha caracteriza por realmente no poseer una política de defensa definida dentro de sus estamentos estatales. Esto se debe a que se ha convivido dentro de la narrativa militar del país centroamericano en una disyuntiva que radica entre la paz y la seguridad del Estado. Lo anterior se puede explicar, en gran medida, porque tradicionalmente el gobierno costarricense no ha podido consolidar amenazas verdaderamente considerables en la región que comprometan su seguridad y defensa nacionales. Entren los factores que ayudan a entender esta condición se encuentran el carácter de excepcionalidad de sus fuerzas armadas, la preeminencia del derecho internacional como instrumento de defensa nacional y el principio de neutralidad en conflictos armados, además de la presencia y el acompañamiento que desempeñan los Estados Unidos. Las amenazas transnacionales tradicionales han sufrido una transformación que, en la actualidad, pueden verse relativamente reducidas a la lucha contra el narcotráfico y el crimen interno en la nación tica.
ENHANCING STUDENTS’ PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION IN TRANSLATION TEACHING IN AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Authors: Thu Huong Nguyen Thi
Published: October 2020

Teaching translation in Vietnam and some contexts tends to overemphasise linguistic issues in translation and lack focus on students’ translation process. Drawing on a functional approach to translation, this pedagogical study investigates students’ identification of translation problems (part of strategic competence) in a translation course in a tertiary English language program. The differences in students’ ability to identify translation problems were evaluated through a contrastive examination of a qualitative analysis of students’ written reflections on the translation tasks and their translation solutions both before and after the workshops. The study found that students diverted their attention from linguistic problems to other non-linguistic ones (extralinguistic issues related to extratextual features and general style conventions) after the workshops. This change led to some students’ attempts to avoid word-for-word translation and produce more idiomatic translation solutions as shown in the analysis of titles. Recommendations were made on the inclusion of text analysis and problem identification in developing students’ translation skills.
INVESTIGATING COMPLIMENT RESPONSE STRATEGIES IN AMERICAN ENGLISH AND VIETNAMESE UNDER THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL STATUS
Authors: Thuy Linh Nguyen Thi
Published: October 2020

The present study seeks to investigate the effect of the social status on the use of compliment response (CR) strategies in American English and Vietnamese. To this end, two sets of data were collected with the help of a discourse completion task (DCT) illustrating twelve situational settings in which compliments were produced by ones of higher, equal, and lower status with the informants. Statistical analysis provides descriptive statistics results in terms of CR strategies on macro- and micro-level, i.e. these findings demonstrate the CR strategies of acceptance, amendment, non-acceptance, combination, and opting out. Furthermore, inferential statistics have revealed if there is a global standard in the use of CRs between American and Vietnamese native speakers. Finally, the results suggested a significant effect for the treated intervening social variable of status in determining the type of CRs.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VSTEP.3-5 SPEAKING RATER TRAINING
Authors: Ngoc Quynh Nguyen Thi , Quynh Yen Nguyen Thi , Thu Hien Tran Thi , Phuong Thao Nguyen Thi , Sao Bui Thien , Chi Nguyen Thi , Hoa Nguyen Quynh
Published: October 2020

Playing a vital role in assuring reliability of language performance assessment, rater training has been a topic of interest in research on large-scale testing. Similarly, in the context of VSTEP, the effectiveness of the rater training program has been of great concern. Thus, this research was conducted to investigate the impact of the VSTEP speaking rating scale training session in the rater training program provided by University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Data were collected from 37 rater trainees of the program. Their ratings before and after the training session on the VSTEP.3-5 speaking rating scales were then compared. Particularly, dimensions of score reliability, criterion difficulty, rater severity, rater fit, rater bias, and score band separation were analyzed. Positive results were detected when the post-training ratings were shown to be more reliable, consistent, and distinguishable. Improvements were more noticeable for the score band separation and slighter in other aspects. Meaningful implications in terms of both future practices of rater training and rater training research methodology could be drawn from the study.
YOGA ASANAS: LIFESTYLE KESEHATAN DI MASA NEW NORMAL
Authors: Subrata I Nyoman
Published: October 2020

This research examines the application of yoga asanas in a new level of life (new normal) during the Covid-19 virus pandemic. The discourse about the Covid-19 outbreak directs humans to be able to live healthy lives. Health is an important benchmark in the transition period to keep the body healthy during activities. Within this framework, this study uses a qualitative descriptive research method that is described using a socio-religious approach. Due to the phenomenon that occurs in society, activities that are rarely outside the home make a healthy lifestyle so important. A healthy lifestyle by applying the practice of yoga asanas during work from home is a choice for some people to make rhythm adjustments in activities in a productive way and balanced with nutritious food and drinks. Yoga asanas in physical distancing situations certainly have many benefits to support body health. Not only as a lifestyle or a healthy lifestyle, but yoga asanas has now become the most important part of implementing the natural health of the human body to increase immunity, maintain body stability, increase concentration, control thoughts, prevent depression, and even reduce stress management in the current new normal.

 
ESTETIKA EKOLOGI PADA YOGA SURYA TRADISI WATUKARU DI PASRAMAN SERULING DEWATA DESA PAKRAMAN BANTAS, KECAMATAN SELEMADEG TIMUR, KABUPATEN TABANAN
Authors: Nerta I Wayan
Published: October 2020

 

Yoga adalah penyatuan kembali semua pikiran, intelektual, rasa, emosi, insting, dan sifat-sifat lainnya. Āsana adalah sikap tubuh yang mantap, tenang dan nyaman. Gerakan yoga āsana yang terdapat di dalamnya cukup banyak memberikan manfaat bagi tubuh dan pikiran. Inspirasi dari gerakan yoga āsana  ini juga tak lepas dari bentuk-bentuk makhluk hidup dan alam. Setiap objek di alam semesta dan bentuk objek organik memiliki struktur tersendiri yang begitu mengagumkan. Sehingga, melalui pendekatan estetik diketahui nilai keindahan, berbagai bentuk, dan pengaruh internalisasi dan modifikasi gerak alam dan makhluk hidup dalam yoga āsana. Memelihara tubuh agar senantiasa bersih, sehat dan kuat adalah menjadi kewajiban dan tanggung jawab sehari-hari. Yoga surya merupakan salah satu sikap yoga sebagai  jalan  untuk meningkatkan kesadaran serta pencerahan spiritual dengan cara menghormati dan memuja matahari.  Pasraman Seruling Dewata merupakan salah satu lembaga untuk mempelajari agama Hindu dalam kaitannya dengan keberadaan tradisi Budaya Bali. Ajaran–ajaran Yoga yang klasik banyak diajarkan disana, yoga surya tradisi Watukaru salah satunya. Gerakan yoga surya  memiliki manfaat dan makna serta nilai estetika ekologi. Berdasarkan hal tersebut perlu mengetahi bentuk yoga surya tradisi Watukaru , Internalisasi estetika ekologi dalam yoga surya tradisi Watukaru dan implikasi yoga surya tradisi Watukaru terhadap siswa di Pasraman Seruling Dewata Desa Pakraman Bantas, Kecamatan Selemadeg Timur, Kabupaten Tabanan.

 
The Practice of Extensive Reading among EFL Learners in Tertiary Level
Authors: Martina Feny , Syafryadin Syafryadin , Utama Jeka Agustia
Published: October 2020

Students had some problems in terms of extensive reading. The problems were (1) students forget some principles and benefits of extensive reading because they learned about principle and benefits of extensive reading in the previous semester, (2) students do not know how to implement a successful practice of extensive reading, and (3) students were still difficult to enjoy and get information in their reading of either fiction or nonfiction books. Thus, this research was aimed to know how students implement extensive reading and students’ difficulties when practice extensive reading. This research was qualitative descriptive research. The subject of this research was the fourth-semester students in the English Education Study Program of Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bengkulu. The instruments of this research were observation checklist, interview sheet, and documentation. The result of this research showed that there were students who implemented extensive reading but students implemented extensive reading in the outside classroom and the students still had difficulties when implementing extensive reading. The percentage of students’ implementation of extensive reading in the outside classroom was 62% while the percentage of students’ difficulties encounter practicing extensive reading was 91%. It concluded that students implemented extensive reading in the outside classroom without the supervision of the lecturer and students have many problems when practice extensive reading.
IMPROVING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE USING FINANCIAL PLANNING TOWARD PLUS-SIZE FASHION BUSINESS
Authors: Nurmahmudiyah Afti Insani , Rahadi Raden Aswin , Irawan Atika
Published: October 2020

Indonesian as one of the countries that accept globalization. Indonesian economic development plans make the development of creative industries like one of the main priorities. The problem arises that some industry players cannot harness the capital well as the SME's company in the modern era's we need to manage the financial well and minimalized the cost. Avant Grande is a Bandung company that is running a business in customizing denim pants. Avant Grande implement the system of business made by order and ready stock. We found that in comparison with current performance with past performance, using ratios allows us to analyse the progress of the firm. The firm’s progress is “Poor” because from 2017 to 2018, there was a decreasing ratio value. After using DuPont System of Analysis to find the root cause, the researcher needs to dissect the net profit margin. From the discussion and root cause finding, to make Avant Grande best in performance in business, Avant Grande need to do the planning. For the solution, the Avant Grande business is needed to do Long-term Financial Planning.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI PENGGAJIAN BERBASIS WEB PADA LAUNDRY SEPATU SNEAKLIN BANDUNG
Authors: Annurfaida Rida
Published: October 2020

The purpose of this research is to design an accounting information system application that processes web-based salary data on Sneaklin Bandung laundry shoes, the method is done using descriptive and experimental methods. Salary data processing performed at Sneaklin Bandung Laundry Shoe is already using a computer, namely using the Microsoft Excel program, this method is still troublesome administrative staff in managing employee salary calculation, employee data, and payroll processes. The design of a web-based payroll accounting information system in Sneaklin Bandung shoe laundry using the PHP and MySQL programming languages is expected to facilitate administrative staff in processing payroll data and managing employee data.
Homosexuality in K. Sello Duiker’s The Quiet Violence of Dreams: Demythologising the Imaginings and Universalising the Reality
Authors: Adebiyi-Adelabu Adetunji Kazeem
Published: October 2020

Sello Duiker’s The Quiet Violence of Dreams offers an extensive treatment of homosexuality, a preoccupation which, until recently, is rare in black African fiction. On this account, as well as its depth and openness, the work has attracted some critical attention. It has been read from a masculinity perspective, as a coming-out novel, as a national allegory, as a work that challenges the notion of fixed sexuality, as a work that normalises same-sex sexuality, and so forth. Unlike these studies, this article examines the representation and disquisition around same-sex preference in the novel, with a view to demonstrating how some myths about homosexuality are exploded in the groundbreaking work, and showing that the narrative could also be apprehended as intellectual advocacy for the right to same-sex orientation.
SERMAYE SAHİPLİĞİ YAPISI İLE BANKA ORANLARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ: TÜRKİYE BANKALARI VE HİNDİSTAN BANKALARI ÜZERİNE AMPİRİK BİR ANALİZ
Authors: BİNİCİ DEMİR Nejla , RENÇBER Ömer Faruk , AKBULUT Ramazan
Published: October 2020

Bu çalışmada, Hindistan ve Türkiye’de faaliyet gösteren bankaların finansal oranları dikkate alınarak ülkeler ve sermaye sahipliğine göre bankalar arasındaki farklılıklar araştırılmıştır. Çalışma, 2005-2017 yılları arasını kapsamakta olup, Kredi/ Mevduat oranı, Faiz Geliri/ Toplam Varlıklar, Net Faiz Marjı, Faiz Dışı Gelir/ Toplam Varlıklar, Aktif Karlılığı oranı ve Öz sermaye Karlılığı oranı olmak üzere toplam 6 oran dikkate alınmıştır. Banka grupları arasındaki farkları belirlemek için t testinden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda, Türkiye’deki ve Hindistan’daki bankalar arasında Kredi/ Mevduat oranı, Faiz Geliri/ Toplam Varlıklar, Net Faiz Marjı, Aktif Karlılığı ve Öz sermaye Karlılığı oranları açısından anlamlı farklılıklar olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bununla birlikte, Faiz Dışı Gelir/ Toplam Varlıklar oranı bakımından ise farklılık bulunmamıştır. Ayrıca bankalar sermaye sahipliğine göre karşılaştırıldığı durumda, tüm oranlar açısından anlamlı farklılıkların olduğu bulgusuna ulaşılmıştır.