bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND INTRAPRENEURSHIP EMPLOYEE OF THE IMPACT ON WORK DISCIPLINE OF EMPLOYEES IN BRANGKAL OFFSET
Authors: Rahmah Mirhamida , Fatmah Dinda
Published: June 2020

Discipline is very important for organizational growth, used primarily to motivate employees to be able to discipline themselves in carrying out work both individually and in groups. Besides that, the discipline is beneficial to educate employees to comply with and enjoy the rules, procedures, and policies that exist, so that they can produce good performance.The objectives of this study are: 1) To find out whether organizational culture and employees intrapreneurship have a partial effect on work discipline of employees in Brangkal Offset Mojokerto 2) To find out whether intrapreneurship organizational culture and employees simultaneously influence the work discipline of employees in Brangkal Offset Mojokerto. The population in this study were 35 people, this study used population research. In sampling from 35 employees, 100% were taken as subjects or respondents.Based on the results of the regression analysis it was found that first that: 1) There is a partial influence between intrapreneurship organizational culture and employees on employee discipline in Brangkal Offset Mojokerto. 2) There is a simultaneous influence between intrapreneurship organizational culture and employees on work discipline of employees in Brangkal Offset Mojokerto.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Metode Pembelajaran Group Investigation Terhadap Literasi Keuangan Dengan Moderator Kecerdasan Emosional
Authors: Fauziyah Azizah , Disman Disman , Kurjono Kurjono
Published: June 2020

Abstract. This study aims to improve students' financial literacy through group investigation learning methods on Introduction to Finance and Accounting subjects. In addition to the learning method, this study also takes the internal factors of students namely emotional quotient. The research method used is the design of quasi-experimental studies using factorial designs Between-Subject uses Two Ways ANOVA. The results of the study show that 1) there are differences in financial literacy in the class using the method of group investigation learning with the class using the discussion method; 2) there are differences in the increase in financial literacy of students with high, medium and low emotional quotient; and 3) there are interactions between group investigation distribution methods, emotional quotient, and financial literacy.Keywords : Group Investigation; Emotional Quotient; Financial Literacy Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi keuangan siswa melalui metode pembelajaran group investigation pada mata pelajaran Pengantar Keuangan dan Akuntansi.Selain dari metode pembelajaran, penelitian ini juga mengambil faktor internal siswa yaitu kecerdasan emosional.Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu dengan desain studi kuasi eksperimen memakai desain faktorial Between-Subject menggunakan Two Ways ANOVA. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) terdapat perbedaan literasi keuangan pada kelas yang menggunakan metode pembelajaran group investigation dengan kelas yang menggunakan metode diskusi; 2) terdapat perbedaan peningkatan literasi keuangan siswa dengan kecerdasan emosional tinggi, sedang dan rendah; dan 3) terdapat interaksi antara metode pembelaran group investigation, kecerdasan emosional, dan literasi keuangan.Kata Kunci  : Group Investigation; Kecerdasan Emosional; Literasi Keuangan
Penentuan Harga Opsi Barrier Menggunakan Metode Trinomial Kamrad-Ritchken Dengan Volatilitas Model Garch
Authors: Sulastri S , Novieyanti Lienda , Sukono Sukono
Published: June 2020

Abstract. This study aims to minimize the violation of the assumptions of determining price options by taking into account the actual market conditions in order to obtain the right price that will provide high profits for investors. The method used to determine the option price in this study is the Kamrad Ritchken trinomial with volatility values that will be modeled first using GARCH. The data used in this study is daily data (5 working days per week) from the closing price of the stock price of PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Tbk (BBRI. Based on the results of the research, the best model is GARCH (1,1). For the call up barrier option, increase the strike price with the initial price and barrier which causes the option price to call up the barrier "in" and "out" decreases, on the contrary to the put barrier option, an increase in strike price with the initial price and a barrier that causes the put barrier option price to both put up-in and put up-out. initial and barrier which still causes the call down barrier option price both in and out decreases, on the contrary in the put down barrier option, increasing strike price with the initial price and barrier which causes the put down barrier option price to increase in and out.Keywords: Barrier Options, Trinomial, Kamrad Ritchken, Volatility, GARCH  Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meminimalkan pelanggaran asumsi-asumsi penentuan harga opsi dengan memperhatikan kondisi pasar yang sebenarnya sehingga diperoleh harga yang tepat yang akan memberikan keuntungan tinggi bagi investor. Metode yang digunakan untuk menentukan harga opsi dalam penelitian ini adalah trinomial Kamrad Ritchken dengan nilai volatilitas yang akan dimodelkan terlebih dahulu dengan menggunakan GARCH. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data harian (5 hari kerja per minggu) dari harga penutupan harga saham PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Tbk (BBRI). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh model yang paling baik adalah GARCH (1,1). Untuk opsi call up barrier, peningkatan strike price dengan harga awal dan barrier yang tetap menyebabkan harga opsi call up barrier baik "in" maupun "out" menurun, sebaliknya pada opsi put barrier, peningkatan strike price dengan harga awal dan barrier yang tetap menyebabkan harga opsi put barrier baik put up-in maupun put up-out meningkat. Sedangkan untuk opsi call barrier, peningkatan strike price dengan harga awal dan barrier yang tetap menyebabkan harga opsi call down barrier baik in maupun out menurun, sebaliknya pada opsi put down barrier, peningkatan strike price dengan harga awal dan barrier yang tetap menyebabkan harga opsi put down barrier baik in maupun out meningkat.Kata Kunci :  Opsi Barrier, Trinomial, Kamrad Ritchken, Volatilitas, GARCH
The Business Model Canvas As A Solution of Innovation For A Small Business
Authors: Fitriani Ratih
Published: June 2020

In Indonesia, the government is very supportive in small micro businesses that in fact they have no experience in doing business. This study aims to develop businesses on a small to medium scale. MSMEs in Indonesia already have large groups with little capital. Producing it is done in the prosperity of society and will be able to sustain the family economy. People must compete to compete to produce products that can be accepted by consumers. With innovation can create opportunities that can compete in the industry. Product innovation by the quality of quality of materials requested to serve the industry. Based on the results of SWOT analysis should be developed for business planning, SMEs can create new innovations for the beginner businessman. Therefore, this study uses the methods used to model business canvas using qualitative methods to determine the business model of the canvas for beginners business. The design of the canvas business model is designed to map out, describe what indicators should be owned to build a business. Characteristics of the canvas business model are customer, distribution, value, resource, activity, cost and income. This paper aims to identify the strengths of the Canvas Business Model and more importantly SWOT's weakness to determine how much can be used to build a business model in appreciating the attributes of small business competition is innovation.
THE EFFECT OF SALESPERSON ETHICAL BEHAVIOR ON SATISFACTION, TRUST AND CUSTOMER LOYALTY (Study on customers of PT Kawan Lama Sejahtera in Bali)
Authors: Wedatama Putu Bagus
Published: June 2020

The number of industrial equipment brands on the market has resulted in customers needing the role of sales force to get clear product information and good after-sales service. Sales who can behave ethically will be more trusted and can establish long-term relationships with customers. This study aims to explain the relationship between salesperson ethical behavior towards satisfaction and trust and its effect on customer loyalty levels at PT Kawan Lama Sejahtera at Bali.The population in this study were PT Kawan Lama Sejahtera customers who had made transactions at least 2 times within a period of 1 year. The size of the sampling was determined based on the non probability sampling method, namely purposive sampling with a total sample of 100 respondents. Questionnaire data that are collected from respondents, are analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS programs.The results of this study indicate that salesperson ethical behavior has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction and trust which are a dimension of the quality of the relationship. Customer satisfaction and trust also have a positive and significant influence on customer loyalty. The relationship between salesperson ethical behavior and customer trust is mediated by customer satisfaction, where the effect is significant.The managerial implications of the results of this study can be a consideration in the process of strategic policy making at PT Kawan Lama Sejahtera improve company’s performance in the future. Salesperson need to behave ethically in marketing their products in order to increase customer’s satisfaction and trust, and also establish long-term relationships with customers.
Analisis Penerapan Program Laku Pandai pada PT XYZ
Authors: Sari Putu Ayu Sruti Permata , Frensidy Budi
Published: June 2020

Laku pandai merupakan program inklusi keuangan dan literasi keuangan yang diusung pemerintah agar lebih banyak masyarakat yang dapat tersentuh jasa keuangan. Realisasi nasabah laku pandai tahun 2018 PT XYZ tidak sesuai yang ditargetkan. Bagaimana pelaksanaan program laku pandai pada PT XYZ? Mengapa target nasabah PT XYZ tidak tercapai? Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, maka tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi pelaksanaan laku pandai di PT XYZ dan menganalisa faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan target nasabah laku pandai tidak tercapai pada tahun 2018. Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer. Analisis data pada penelitain ini menggunakan descriptive qualitative analysis. Temuan pada penelitian ini menunjukkan target nasabah laku pandai tidak tercapai karena pelaksanaan laku pandai PT XYZ menggunakan struktur di mana tersentralisasi, masih belum terintegrasi, masih memiliki fitur yang terbatas pada setoran, tarikan, dan transfer antar rekening laku pandai. Selain itu PT XYZ kurang memiliki pengalaman dalam menangani segmen pasar laku pandai, proses pembukaan rekening nasabah laku pandai PT XYZ memerlukan waktu yang melebihi SLA. Kata kunci: laku pandai, inklusi keuangan, literasi keuangan, branchless banking, bank.
Evaluasi Penerapan PSAK 69 ‘Agrikultur’ atas Aset Biologis pada Perusahaan Sawit PT X
Authors: Nugraha Adhi , Wirjolukito Aruna
Published: June 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi penerapan PSAK 69 terhadap perlakuan akuntansi atas aset biologis pada perusahaan sawit di PT X di Kalimantan Timur. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah bahwa penerapan PSAK 69 ini telah mengubah metode perlakuan akuntansi atas aset biologis dari biaya historis ke nilai wajar sehingga dapat menimbulkan metode valuasi yang berbeda dan kurangnya komparabilitas laporan keuangan. Penelitian ini dirancang menggunakan metode studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan dengan teknik wawancara dan penelaahan dokumen. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan analisis kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan akuntansi atas aset biologis milik PT X telah sesuai dengan PSAK 69. Perbedaan perlakuan akuntansi aset biologis pada perusahaan sawit setelah penerapan PSAK 69 adalah dengan adanya pengakuan atas produk agrikultur tandan buah segar (TBS) yang belum dipanen. Hasil penelitian juga menemukan belum adanya pedoman khusus yang mengatur penilaian aset biologis sehingga dapat mengakibatkan metode penilaian yang berbeda-beda.
STABILITAS BANK: SEBUAH PENGUJIAN BERDASARKAN TEORI RESOURCE BASED VIEW
Authors: Dwi Dita Rari
Published: June 2020

This study aims to examine banking service technology and intellectual capital to the stability of the bank. The results of panel data regression analysis on 81 commercial banks in Indonesia with observations in 2013 - 2015 obtained from the results of financial service technology and intellectual capital have a significant effect on the stability of commercial banks in Indonesia. Likewise, with each component of intellectual capital consisting of VAHU, STVA has a significant effect on bank stability in a positive direction, while VACA has an influence on bank stability in a negative direction. Both analyzes show that financial service technology and intellectual capital both calculated with VAIC and each component of VAIC show no difference in effect on bank stability. The findings of this study strengthen the RBV theory where tangible resources and intangible resources are the main capital that must be owned by the company in order to achieve competitive advantage in the era of industrial development 4.0.
Minat Berwirausaha Mahasiswa
Authors: Budiman Arief , Hendrayati Heny , Perdana Yoga , Surachman Eka
Published: June 2020

Abstact. The Data from the Central Statistics Bureau (BPS) in 2018 showed that the open unemployment rate in Indonesia reached 5.13% or 6.7 million out of the 36.8 million workforce. Growing the spirit of entrepreneurship to students is a solution to reduce unemployment. With the spirit of entrepreneurship, it is expected that scholars can become job creators for themselves and others. This study aims to investigate the factors that influence students' interest in pursuing the world of entrepreneurship. The models analyzed included socio-demographic, attitudinal, and contextual factors. The method that will be used in this research is descriptive and verification. The data used is in the form of primary and secondary data. Sampling in this study uses the Purposive Sampling method. The results of the study can be concluded that attitude and contextual factors are significantly influence towards students’ intention to parcticing entrepreneurship. Abstrak. Pada 2018, Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) merilis data yang menyatakan bahwa Indonesia memiliki menunjukkan tingkat pengangguran hingga 5,13%. Angka tersebut setara dengan 6,7 juta jiwa dari 36,8 juta jiwa angkatan kerja. Solusi untuk mengurangi tingginya angka pengangguran tersebut dapat dilaksanakan dengan berbagai upaya, salah satunya ialah dengan menumbuhkan minat wirausaha kepada mahasiswa. Kemunculan sarjana dengan minat wirausaha diharapkan dapat memicu tumbuhnya lapangan kerja, baik bagi dirinya sendiri maupun orang lain. Artikel ini melaporkan penelitian yang menginvestigasi berbagai faktor yang memberikan pengaruh kepada minat mahasiswa dalam menekuni kewirausahaan. Faktor-faktor tersebut meliputi sosio-demografi, sikap, dan kontekstual. Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi berbagai faktor tersebut dengan metode deskriptif dan verifikatif melalui penggunaan data primer dan sekunder. Metode purposive sampling digunakan sebagai cara penarikan sampel dalam penelitian ini. Kajian ini menyimpulkan bahwa faktor sikap dan kontekstual memengaruhi minat wirausaha mahasiswa.
Perilaku Manajemen Keuangan Mahasiswa Kelas Karyawan Di Cikarang
Authors: Setyawan Wisnu , Wulandari Siska
Published: June 2020

AbstractFor some students, requires them to go to college while working to pay for their studies and living expenses. Financial management behavior has an important role in determining the success of their studies. This study aims to determine the financial management behavior of income-earning students, as well as the influence of financial literacy and financial attitudes on financial management behavior of employee class students in Cikarang.  The method in this study is quantitative associative research, research that uses quantitative data, then processed through regression statistical testing in answering research hypotheses.Respondents were 100 faculty of economics students of the Pelita Bangsa University, consisting of 71 female students and 29 male students. The results showed that financial literacy and financial attitudes had a positive effect on financial management behavior of the employee class students in Cikarang, with a contribution of more than 61%.Keywords: employee class; financial attitudes; financial management behavior; financial literacy; student income-earning.AbstrakBagi sebagian mahasiswa mengharuskan mereka kuliah sambil bekerja guna membiayai studi dan kebutuhan hidup. Perilaku manajemen keuangan memiliki peran penting dalam menentukan keberhasilan studi mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perilaku manajemen keuangan mahasiswa berpenghasilan, serta pengaruhnya literasi keuangan dan sikap keuangan terhadap perilaku manajemen keuangan mahasiswa kelas karyawan di Cikarang. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian asosiatif kuantitatif, penelitian yang menggunakan data kuantitatif, lalu diolah melalui pengujian statistik regresi dalam menjawab hipotesis penelitian. Responden adalah 100 mahasiswa kelas karyawan fakultas ekonomi Universitas Pelita Bangsa yang terdiri dari 71 mahasiswa perempuan dan 29 mahasiswa laki-laki. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa literasi keuangan dan sikap keuangan berpengaruh positif terhadap perilaku manajemen keuangan mahasiswa kelas karyawan di cikarang, dengan kontribusi diterminasi lebih dari 61%.Kata kunci : kelas karyawan; literasi keuangan; mahasiswa berpenghasilan; perilaku manajemen keuangan; sikap keuangan
Pengaruh Kepemilikan Institusional dan Kinerja Keuangan Terhadap Penghindaran Pajak dengan CSR Sebagai Pemediasi
Authors: Pratiwi Adhitya Putri
Published: June 2020

AbstractThis study aims to determine the effect of Institutional Ownership and Return On Assets on Tax Avoidance with Corporate Social Responsibility as an intervening variable. This research was conducted on plantation issuers listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2012-2016. The sample in this study was obtained using a purposive sampling technique and based on predetermined criteria, a sample of 14 plantation issuers was obtained. The analytical method used is path analysis with a significant level of 5%. The results showed that Institutional Ownership variables did not significantly influence either directly or indirectly through Corporate Social Responsibility. While the Return On Asset variable significantly affects Tax Avoidance both directly and through Corporate Social Responsibility. This research also shows that Tax Avoidance has a significant effect on Corporate Social Responsibility. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Kepemilikan Institusional dan Return On Asset terhadap Penghindaran Pajak dengan Corporate Social Responsibility sebagai variable intervening. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada emiten perkebunan yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2012-2016. Sampel dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dan berdasarkan kriteria yang telah ditentukan maka diperoleh sample sebanyak 14 emiten perkebunan. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah path analysis dengan tingkat signifikan sebesar 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel Kepemilikan Institusional tidak berpengaruh secara signifika baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung melalui Corporate Social Responsibility. Sedangkan variabel Return On Asset berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Penghindaran Pajak baik secara langsung maupun melalui Corporate Social Responsibility. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa Penghindaran Pajak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Corporate Social Responsibility.
Pengaruh Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD), Dana Alokasi Umum (DAU), Dana Alokasi Khusus (DAK) Terhadap Belanja Modal
Authors: Suryana Suryana
Published: June 2020

AbstractThis study is meant to examine the influence of local own resource revenue (PAD), General Allocation Fund (DAU) and Special Allocation Fund (DAK) to the Capital Expenditure of cities  government in West Java, research background caused in the first semester of 2013 West Java provincial government has not maximized  the allocation of capital expenditure and the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the absorption of capital expenditure realization, only reached 11.4%. The method used is Eksplanatory Research. Population in this research is Local Cities Government in West Java Province period 2012-2015 which amounts 9 Cities. While the sampling technique used is non probability sampling with saturated sampling method that is all members of the population made a member of the sample. While the data analysis used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis at significance level of 5%. The results show that partially local revenue, general allocation funds, and special allocation funds affect the capital expenditure allocation of 87.0%.AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan menguji Pengaruh Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD), Dana Alokasi Umum (DAU) dan Dana Alokasi Khusus (DAK) terhadap Belanja Daerah pada pemerintah Daerah kota di Jawa Barat, latarbelakang penelitian disebabkan pada semester I tahun 2013 pemerintah provinsi Jawa Barat belum memaksimalkan  pengalokasian belanja modal dan Kementerian Dalam Negeri menyatakan bahwa daya serap realisasi belanja modal, baru mencapai 11,4%. Metode yang digunakan adalah Eksplanatory Research.  Populasi  dalam  penelitian  ini  adalah  Pemerintah  Daerah  Kota  di Provinsi Jawa Barat periode 2012-2015 yang berjumlah 9 Kota. Sedangkan teknik penentuan  sampel  yang  digunakan  adalah  non  probability sampling dengan metode sampling jenuh yaitu semua anggota populasi dijadikan anggota  sampel.  Sedangkan  analisis  data  yang  digunakan  dalam  penelitian  ini adalah   analisis   regresi   linear   berganda   pada   taraf   signifikansi   sebesar   5%. Hasil  penelitian  menunjukan  bahwa  secara  parsial  pendapatan asli daerah, dana alokasi umum, dan dana alokasi khusus berpengaruh terhadap alokasi belanja modal sebesar 87,0%Kata Kunci: pendapatan   asli   daerah;   dana   alokasi   umum;  belanja modal
Model Disiplin Kerja, Iklim Organisasi dan Produktivitas Kerja Pegawai
Authors: Ikhsan Zulfikar , Suwatno Suwatno , Santoso Budi
Published: June 2020

AbstractDemands for productivity are getting higher. The tight competition among retailers causes companies that do not have high productivity to compete. Quality of HR is the key to success. The purpose of the study was to obtain an explanation of the influence of work discipline and organizational climate on the work productivity of employees at PT. Surya Donasin Regional Office Cianjur, which numbered 59 employees randomly selected. The research method uses explanatory survey with multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the research that productivity as one of the keys to compete in the retail industry is determined by work discipline and organizational climate that supports work productivity. Labor productivity is determined by internal and external dynamics in the form of organizational climate. The managerial implication is that the lack of productivity over employees causes low company productivity. Increase productivity as an option to support work productivity.Keywords : Work discipline; organizational climate; productivity; retailer industry AbstrakTuntutan terhadap produktivitas semakin tinggi. Persaingan yang cukup ketat diantara perusahaan retailer menyebabkan perusahaan yang tidak memiliki produktivitas tinggi kalah bersaing. Kualitas SDM menjadi kunci keberhasilan. Tujuan penelitian untuk memperoleh penjelasan tentang pengaruh disiplin kerja dan iklim organisasi terhadap produktivitas kerja para pegawai di PT. Surya Donasin Regional Office Cianjur yang berjumlah 59 pegawai yang dipilih secara acak. Metode penelitian menggunakan survey explanatory dengan analisis regresi linear berganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa produktivitas sebagai salah satu kunci untuk bersaing dalam industri retail ditentukan oleh disiplin kerja dan iklim organisasi yang mendukung produktivitas kerja. Produktivitas tenaga kerja ditentukan oleh dinamika internal dan eksternal berupa iklim organisasi. Implikasi manajerial adalah lemahnya produktivitas pegawai menyebabkan produktivitas perusahaan rendah. Meningkatkan produktivitas sebagai pilihan untuk mendukung produktivitas kerja.Kata Kunci: Disiplin kerja; iklim organisasi; produktivitas; industri retailer
From Christian Mission to Transnational Connections: Religious and Social Mobilisation among Roma in Finland
Authors: Roman Raluca Bianca
Published: June 2020

Based on the analysis of archival material, and combined with ethnographic fieldwork conducted among the Finnish Kaale (the Finnish Romani population) since 2011, this article looks at the historical intertwining of Roma religious and social activism in Finland from the beginning of the 20th century. A focus is placed on the role of the Gypsy Mission (Mustalaislähetys), nowadays Romani Mission (Romano Missio), in shaping both historical and present-day Roma policy, activism and mobilisation within the country. Founded in 1906, and initially led by non-Roma Evangelicals, its impact has nevertheless moved beyond a strictly Roma-focused/non-Roma-led mission. While rarely mentioned, Kaale were active participants within the organisation, and some of the earliest Roma activists were shaped within its midst. Furthermore, Roma mobilisation in the country continues to have a religious undertone, particularly in the contemporary transnational humanitarian work conducted by Finnish Kaale missionaries among Roma communities in Eastern Europe. Tracing the legacy of present-day religious mobilisation among Roma in Finland, as well as Finnish Roma’s active involvement in shaping Roma-projects elsewhere in Europe, is therefore crucial in revealing not only contrasts in how Roma activism may have manifested during the interwar period in Europe (from political to religious, from Roma-led to Roma-focused) but points to the present-day influence of Evangelical missions in shaping particular visions of the ‘future’ among Roma communities across Europe.
Enabling robotic adaptive behaviour capabilities for new Industry 4.0 automated quality inspection paradigms
Authors: Mineo C , Vasilev M , Cowan B , MacLeod C N , Pierce S G , Wong C , Yang E , Fuentes R , Cross E J
Published: June 2020

The seamless integration of industrial robotic arms with server computers, sensors and actuators can revolutionise the way in which automated non-destructive testing (NDT) is performed and conceived. Achieving effective integration and realising the full potential of robotic systems presents significant challenges, since robots, sensors and end-effector tools are often not necessarily designed to be put together and form a holistic system. This paper presents recent breakthroughs, opening up new scenarios for the inspection of product quality in advanced manufacturing. Many years of research have brought to software platforms the ability to integrate external data acquisition instrumentation with industrial robots to improve the inspection speed, accuracy and repeatability of NDT. Robotic manipulators have typically been operated by predefined tool-paths generated through offline path-planning software applications. Recent developments pave the way to data-driven autonomous robotic inspections, enabling real-time path planning and adaptive control. This paper presents a toolbox with highly efficient algorithms and software functions, developed to be used through high-level programming language platforms (for example MATLAB, LabVIEW and Python) and/ or integrated within low-level language (for example C# and C++) applications. The use of the toolbox can speed up the development and the robust integration of new robotic NDT systems with real-time adaptive capabilities and is compatible with all KUKA robots with six degrees of freedom (DOF), which are equipped with the Robot Sensor Interface (RSI) software add-on. The paper describes the architecture of the toolbox and shows two application examples, where performance results are provided. The concepts described in the paper are aligned with the emerging Industry 4.0 paradigms and have wider applicability beyond NDT.
Permutation Tests for Two-sample Location Problem Under Extreme Ranked Set Sampling
Authors: Samuh Monjed H. , Sanusi Ridwan A.
Published: June 2020

In this paper, permutation test of comparing two-independent samples is investigated in the context of extreme ranked set sampling (ERSS). Three test statistics are proposed. The statistical power of these new test statistics are evaluated numerically. The results are compared with the statistical power of the classical independent two-sample $t$-test, Mann-Whitney $U$ test, and the usual two-sample permutation test under simple random sampling (SRS). In addition, the method of computing a confidence interval for the two-sample permutation problem under ERSS is explained. The performance of this method is compared with the intervals obtained by SRS and Mann-Whitney procedures in terms of empirical coverage probability and expected length. The comparison shows that the proposed statistics outperform their counterparts. Finally, the application of the proposed statistics is illustrated using a real life example.
Conceptions of Gender and Competencies among Police Recruits in Scandinavia
Authors: Bloksgaard Lotte , Fekjær Silje Bringsrud , Møberg Rasmus Juul
Published: June 2020

Conceptions of gender and competencies may be of importance for the gendered allocation of tasks and may help explain gender segregation in the labor market and within organizations. Drawing on survey panel data from Scandinavian police recruits in the male-dominated police profession, this article explores and discusses the prevalence of conceptions of gender and different police competencies. A substantial portion of the police recruits disagree that men are more competent at specific police tasks (handling violence) and women at others (care and communication). However, quite a large minority have more stereotypical conceptions of gender and competencies. Male police recruits generally report more gender-stereotypical conceptions than female and this tendency increases over time after entering the police. Furthermore, the Danish police recruits report the most gender-stereotypical conceptions, while the Swedish recruits more often dismiss the idea that men and women are suited for different police tasks.
Investigating Managerial Qualities to Support Sustainable Intervention Effects in the Long Term
Authors: Saksvik Per Øystein , Christensen Marit , Fossum Silje , Lysklett Kristin , Karanika-Murray Maria
Published: June 2020

It is crucial to understand how interventions can be designed and implemented in order to support successful and sustainable effects in the long term. Intervention management can be important in this regard, but we have limited knowledge on the managerial strategies that can help to sustain the effects of an intervention over time. In this paper, we present a qualitative study of an intervention that had a duration of five years. We carried out 11 in-depth interviews on the role and qualities of the manager in the intervention process and effects. Results from the intervention unit showed that an engaged line manager was essential for promoting employee motivation and involvement in the longer term, which was achieved through building empowerment and trust, establishing a work group, and use of some support by external consultants. In conclusion, this intervention indicated that building good intervention management is important for sustainable intervention effects.
Diversity of Toll-like Receptor Genes and Helicobacter Pylori Infections: A Meta-Analysis Study
Authors: Vaez Hamid , Sahebkar Amirhossein , Mohammadi Asad , Arzanlou Mohsen , Yousefi-Avarvand Arshid , Khademi Farzad
Published: June 2020

Background and Aims: Several studies have shown that host genetic factors can be associated with the risk of developing Helicobacter pylori infections. Therefore, we evaluated the most prevalent toll-like receptors (TLRs) polymorphisms in Helicobacter pylori positive subjects and their possible role in susceptibility to Helicobacter pylori infections. Materials and Methods: Using related keywords, an independent search in the electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar and ISI web of knowledge was performed to collect studies evaluating, until January 15, 2019, polymorphisms in the TLR 1 to 13 genes and their association with susceptibility to Helicobacter pylori infection. A total of 18 articles met our inclusion criteria and thus were included in the meta-analysis. Results: In this meta-analysis, a significantly increased risk of Helicobacter pylori infection was observed in subjects carrying TLR2 rs3804099 (TT vs. CC: odds ratio = 2.209, 95% CI: 1.283-3.804), TLR4 rs4986790 (A allele vs. G allele: odds ratio = 2.987, 95% CI: 1.899-4.697), TLR4 rs4986791 (C allele vs. T allele: odds ratio = 5.469, 95% CI: 13.432-8.713), TLR4 rs4986791 (CC vs. TT: odds ratio = 7.974, 95% CI: 2.682-23.706), TLR4 rs10759932 (TT vs. CC: odds ratio = 3.180, 95% CI: 1.022-9.890), TLR4 rs1927914 (C allele vs. T allele: odds ratio = 8.831, 95% CI: 4.222-18.470), and TLR9 rs352140 (CC vs. CT: odds ratio = 1.878, 95% CI: 1.071-3.290) polymorphisms. Conclusions: This meta-analysis indicated that TLR2 rs3804099, TLR4 rs4986790, TLR4 rs4986791, TLR4 rs10759932, TLR4 rs1927914 and TLR9 rs352140 polymorphisms are associated with increased susceptibility to Helicobacter pylori infections.
Frequency of Human Paraoxonase-1 Q192R Polymorphism and Measurement of Oxidative Stress Parameters in Infants with G6PD Deficiency
Authors: Pourshafiei Vahid , Jamshidi Vahide , Khodarahmi Ameneh , Vakili Mahmood
Published: June 2020

Background and Aims: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of Q192R polymorphism and oxidative stress markers in infants with glucose-6phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
Materials and Methods: This is a case-control study in which 60 male infants (2-4 months old) with G6PD deficiency along with 60 age- and sexmatched healthy neonates were included. The diagnosis of G6PD deficiency was made by Beutler test by which the G6PD enzyme activity is measured by the fluorescent spot test. The blood samples were taken from all infants, and the sera were isolated for the evaluation of Paraoxonase-1 (PON1) and malondialdehyde (MDA) using the spectrophotometric method. Restriction fragment length polymorphism was applied for determination of Q192R polymorphism (rs 662).
Results: The frequencies of QQ, QR, and RR genotypes were 55%, 39%, and 6%, respectively in infants with G6PD deficiency while the above genotype frequencies were 45%, 49%, and 6%, respectively in healthy neonates. The frequency of R and T alleles failed to show any significant difference when G6PD deficient infants and healthy neonates were compared. The results indicated PON1 activity and MDA levels being significantly (p<0.05) higher in neonates with G6PD deficiency compared with their healthy counterparts.
Conclusion: Contrary to previous studies, it was indicated that the presence of RQ and RR genotypes at Q192R position is associated with decreased activity of PON1 and increased oxidative stress. In this study, no significant differences were found in the genotype and allele frequency of PON1 Q192R polymorphism between the case and control groups. Also, this frequency was not consistent with the results obtained from oxidative stress conditions.
Molecular Investigation of Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome mec (SCCmec) Elements Isolated from Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Nourbakhsh Fahimeh , Nourbakhsh Vajiheh , Borooni Samaneh , Tajbakhsh Elaheh , Daneshmand Dana
Published: June 2020

Background and Aims: Based on the results, Staphylococcus aureus is one of the serious infectious agents found in community and hospitals with remarkable potential for high morbidity and mortality around the globe. The present study was carried out for molecular investigation of methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus strains and Staphylococcal Chromosomal Cassette mec (SCCmec) phenotypes isolated from the intensive care unit in Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra hospital of Isfahan.
Materials and Methods: A total of 76 clinical wound samples were collected from Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra Hospital in Isfahan and evaluated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods. The Methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening was performed by genotypic and phenotypic methods; also antibiotic resistance pattern was determined by using the disk diffusion method and related genes by PCR.
Results: Totally, 53 (69.7%) out of 76 clinical samples were positive for MRSA. Of the 76 MRSA strains, 39 (63.51%) were PVL positive (51.3%). The most commonly infected samples were collected from wounds (40.8%). The most commonly detected antibiotic resistance genes were mecA (89.61%), tetK (88.23%), tetM (49.15%) and msrA (46.93%). Resultantly, it was shown that MRSA has the highest level of resistance against methicillin (98%), penicillin (97.24%), tetracycline (89.64%). It was also revealed that the most commonly detected SCCmec types in the MRSA strains are types II (14.53%) and III (16.82%).
Conclusions: In summary, this paper argues that the orderly surveillance of hospital-associated infections and initial management and supervision of the antibiotic resistance patterns are required to control the prevalence of MRSA.
Regional Cooperative Pollution Control and Residents’ Health Expenditures: Empirical Evidence from China
Authors: DAI Yuhui , TAN Zhidong , TAN Jianhua , YAN Lina
Published: June 2020

Background: Environmental pollution seriously damages not only the ecosystem but also the well-being of residents. There is an association between air pollution and residential health expenditures. The aim of this study was to identify the association between pollution control and residents’ health expenditures.
Methods: Using the pilot project of the regional cooperative pollution control in 28 cities required by the Chinese government as the quasi-natural experiment setting and the panel data of residents’ health expenditures in China from 2014 to 2017, the impact of pollution control on residents’ health expenditures was systematically explored through difference-in-difference approach.
Results: Air quality of the 28 cities that adopted the regional cooperative pollution control policy improves significantly, thus indicating that this policy effectively solves the self-interest issue of local governments in pollution control, and residents’ health expenditures consequently decrease.
Conclusion: This study enriches the paradigm that analyzes the relationship between air pollution and residents’ health expenditures and reveals the mechanism through which the regional cooperative pollution control reduces residents’ health expenditures.
Comparison of Predictive Ability of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Carotid Atherosclerosis Complicated with Stroke
Authors: ZHOU Jiangfeng , YANG Tao , XING Cuihong , JIA Fengxia , CHEN Hongling
Published: June 2020

Background: To investigate the characterizations of CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) in patients with carotid atherosclerosis.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on the medical records of 264 patients with carotid atherosclerosis underwent CT and MRI in Linyi Central Hospital, Linyi, China from January 2010 to January 2016. Among them, 142 patients with ischemic stroke were in experimental group (test group), another 122 patients in control group. The lumen stenosis degree, plaque fibrous cap status, calcification information and vascular plaque hemorrhage in the carotid artery fork of patients detected by CT and MRI were collected.
Results: The detection rate of the plaque calcification of patients detected by MRI was lower than that detected by CT in the experimental group (P<0.05). Patients in the experimental group had higher average vascular stenosis degree detected by CT and MRI than those in the control group (P<0.01). The average vascular stenosis degree of patients detected by MRI was higher than that detected by CT in the experimental group (P<0.05). Patients in the experimental group had higher unstable fibrous cap number detected by CT and MRI than those in the control group (P<0.01). Patients in the experimental group had significantly higher number of vascular plaque small focus hemorrhage than those in the control group (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Patients with carotid atherosclerotic complicated with stroke have higher plaque calcification number, vascular stenosis degree and unstable fibrous cap number. Both CT and MRI can better predict the risk of stroke.
Adiponectin: An Indicator for Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: YOSAEE Somaye , KHODADOST Mahmoud , ESTEGHAMATI Alireza , SPEAKMAN John R. , DJAFARIAN Kurosh , BITARAFAN Vida , SHIDFAR Farzad
Published: June 2020

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of cardiometabolic risk factors, consider as a manifestation of obesity. However, a proportion of obese patients do not develop MetS. The aim of our study was to determine whether concentration of plasma adiponectin and leptin differ between metabolic unhealthy obese (MUO) patients and comparable age- and sex-matched control groups.
Methods: In this case-control study, we assigned 51 obese patients with MetS (MUO) in cases group and 102 metabolic healthy obese (MHO) and normal weight metabolic healthy subjects matched for age and gender to cases in control groups. The study was conducted between December 2014 and February 2016 in the Endocrinology Research Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.  We measured serum adiponectin, leptin, their ratio, and body composition in all subjects.
Results: No significant differences were observed between MHO and MUO in term of total fat mass and trunk fat (P>0.05). Compared to MHO and normal weight metabolic healthy subjects, MUO subjects had lower levels of plasma adiponectin (P<0.001) and lower plasma adiponectin to leptin ratio (P<0.001) and a higher level of plasma leptin (P<0.002). A Receiver Operator Characteristic curve was used to identify the ability of adiponectin and leptin level to predict the MetS. The area under the Receiver Operator Characteristic curve was 0.66 (P<0.01), 0.73 (P<0.001) and 0.75 (P<0.001) for leptin, adiponectin, and adiponectin/leptin ratio levels respectively.
Conclusion: Our study introduced adiponectin and leptin as indicator of MetS and obesity respectively.
Nosocomial Myiasis in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU): A Case Report
Authors: AHMADPOUR Ehsan , YOUSSEFI Mohammad Reza , NAZARI Mohammad , HOSSEINI Seyed Abdollah , RAKHSHANPOUR Arash , RAHIMI Mohammad Taghi
Published: June 2020

Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of human and animal tissues caused by larva of several fly species. Nosocomial myiasis is a type of myiasis that patient acquires infestation after admission to hospital and prevention of this infestation should be one of hospital authorities concerns. Therefore, we report a case of nosocomial oral myiasis caused by Lucilia sericata in a woman aged 78-yr-old hospitalized in a Heart Center in north of Iran Aug 2015. The significance of fly extermination in hospital was highlighted and emphasized. Besides, the etiology and different aspects of infestation were discussed elaborately.
Evaluation on Emergency Medical Services Departure in the Trnava University Hospital, the Slovak Republic
Authors: STANCIAK Jaroslav , VARECKOVA Lubica , SAMOHYL Martin
Published: June 2020

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Análisis jurídico de la globalización desde la perspectiva del Derecho comercial internacional
Authors: García Atra Lizeth Juliana , Calderón Marenco Eduardo
Published: June 2020

El Derecho, al igual que la sociedad, ha sufrido el fenómeno evolutivo procurando cobijar en cada una de sus manifestaciones las diversas y nuevas formas de comportamientos o acciones que surgen de las relaciones humanas, políticas, sociales, ambientales, estatales, entre otras; el comercio y la economía no son indiferentes a estas nuevas regulaciones, pues, además de tratarse de unas de las actividades más antiguas de la humanidad que despliega su ejercicio más allá de las fronteras territoriales de un Estado, genera induda­bles beneficios económicos directos a cada Estado. Dicho lo anterior, es menester acorar que gran parte de la economía saludable de un país requiere del intercambio de bienes y servicios para satisfacer necesidades primarias, y, en segundo término, los Estados y sus ciudadanos requieren que estos intercambios comerciales se expandan más allá de su territorio para obtener bienes que no estén al alcance de las producciones nacionales, o bien, para adquirir materias primas que resultan en productos acabados. Es entonces que este artículo procurará esbozar los cambios más contundentes que ha generado el fenó­meno de la Globalización con especial énfasis en el Derecho del comercio internacional. Para tal efecto, se plasmará un estudio de las principales posiciones doctrinarias con el ánimo de esquematizar dos elementos fundamentales en este ámbito: armonización y unificación; métodos que han aportado a un Derecho global del comercio, con el fin de contribuir a un proceso que ha iniciado hace poco o, por lo menos, cuyo acento y velo­cidad se han tornado magníficos en tiempos recientes, gracias a factores fundamentales, como las nuevas tecnologías y los componentes informáticos.
Fibras núcleo/coraza de Carboximetilcelulosa/Acido Poliláctico cargadas con Curcumina.
Authors: León Pérez Jadileyg Gabriela , Estrada Villegas Gethzemani Mayeli , Morales-Corona Juan , Olayo-Gonzalez Roberto , Olayo-Valles Roberto
Published: June 2020

Para dosificar curcumina (Cur) evitando su degradación, se diseñó un material polimérico que consta de fibras con estructura núcleo/coraza. Se utilizó la técnica de electrohilado coaxial para obtener de fibras con núcleo de ácido poliláctico (PLA) y coraza de carboximetilcelulosa (CMC). Fibras de CMC/PLA fueron comparadas con fibras convencionales de PLA cargadas con curcumina. Imágenes de microscopia electrónica de barrido permitieron caracterizar la estructura núcleo/coraza de las fibras de CMC/PLA-Cur. La presencia de Cur en las fibras fue confirmada por espectroscopía Raman. Análisis termogravimétrico y calorimetría diferencial de barrido mostraron el efecto de la incorporación de Cur en el comportamiento térmico fibras y permitió contrastar las fibras de PLA con las de CMC/PLA. Se realizaron experimentos de liberación de Cur a pH fisiológico y los resultados se ajustaron al modelo de Korsmeyer-Peppas. La tasa de liberación de fibras de CMC/PLA es significativamente menor a la de fibras de PLA sin coraza.