bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changes in Serum Calcitonin Concentrations, Incidence of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Impact of Routine Calcitonin Concentration Monitoring in the EXenatide Study of Cardiovascular Event Lowering (EXSCEL)
Authors: Bethel M. Angelyn , Patel Rishi A. , Thompson Vivian P. , Merrill Peter , Reed Shelby D. , Li Yanhong , Ahmadi Sara , Katona Brian G. , Gustavson Stephanie M. , Ohman Peter , Iqbal Nayyar , Gagel Robert F. , Hernandez Adrian F. , Buse John B. , Holman Rury R.
Published: April 2019

OBJECTIVE

Increases in serum calcitonin, a tumor marker for medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), have been associated with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist use in some preclinical studies. We report calcitonin changes in exenatide-treated and placebo-administered participants and MTC incidence in the EXenatide Study of Cardiovascular Event Lowering (EXSCEL) and consider the impact of within-trial calcitonin monitoring.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

EXSCEL participants were randomized 1:1 to once-weekly exenatide 2 mg or placebo. Serum calcitonin was measured at baseline (with trial medication discontinued if >40 ng/L) and annually thereafter (with trial medication discontinued if ≥50 ng/L). Median calcitonin concentrations were calculated at each time point, and thyroid malignancies were collected prospectively. Data regarding follow-up after an elevated calcitonin were collected retrospectively.

RESULTS

At baseline, 52 (30 exenatide and 22 placebo) participants had calcitonin >40 ng/L, and during follow-up an additional 23 participants (15 exenatide and 8 placebo) had calcitonin ≥50 ng/L in the intention-to-treat population. Median calcitonin concentrations were similar between treatment groups at baseline with no increase over time. Confirmed MTC occurred in three participants (2 exenatide and 1 placebo), all of whom had significantly elevated baseline calcitonin values (413, 422, and 655 ng/L).

CONCLUSIONS

During a median 3.2 years’ follow-up, no change in serum calcitonin was seen with exenatide therapy. The three confirmed cases of MTC all occurred in participants with markedly elevated baseline calcitonin levels, measured prior to trial medication administration. Regular calcitonin monitoring identified no additional cases of MTC, suggesting no benefit of routine calcitonin monitoring during exenatide treatment.
Prepregnancy Habitual Intakes of Total, Supplemental, and Food Folate and Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Li Mengying , Li Shanshan , Chavarro Jorge E. , Gaskins Audrey J. , Ley Sylvia H. , Hinkle Stefanie N. , Wang Xiaobin , Ding Ming , Bell Griffith , Bjerregaard Anne A. , Olsen Sjurdur F. , Mills James L. , Hu Frank B. , Zhang Cuilin
Published: April 2019

OBJECTIVE

To identify novel modifiable risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) by examining the association between prepregnancy habitual folate intake and GDM risk.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

The study included 14,553 women in the Nurses’ Health Study II who reported at least one singleton pregnancy between the 1991 and 2001 questionnaires. Prepregnancy intakes of total folate, supplemental folate, and food folate were assessed using a food frequency questionnaire administered every 4 years. Incident GDM was ascertained from a self-reported physician diagnosis. Relative risks (RRs) of GDM were estimated using log-binomial models, with adjustment for demographic, lifestyle, and dietary factors.

RESULTS

Over the study follow-up, 824 incident GDM cases were reported among 20,199 pregnancies. Women with adequate total folate intake (≥400 μg/day) had an RR of GDM of 0.83 (95% CI 0.72, 0,95, P = 0.007) compared with women with inadequate intake (<400 μg/day). This association was entirely driven by supplemental folate intake. The RRs of GDM for 1–399, 400–599, and ≥600 μg/day of supplemental folate intake were 0.83, 0.77, and 0.70, respectively, compared with no supplemental folate intake (Ptrend = 0.002). The association between supplemental folate intake and GDM risk largely persisted after additional adjustment for intake of multivitamins and other micronutrients, as well as among women who likely planned for the pregnancy.

CONCLUSIONS

Higher habitual intakes of supplemental folate before pregnancy were significantly associated with lower GDM risk. If confirmed, these findings indicate that prepregnancy folic acid supplementation could offer a novel and low-cost avenue to reduce GDM risk.
Risk Factors for Retinopathy in Type 1 Diabetes: The DCCT/EDIC Study
Authors: Hainsworth Dean P. , Bebu Ionut , Aiello Lloyd P. , Sivitz William , Gubitosi-Klug Rose , Malone John , White Neil H. , Danis Ronald , Wallia Amisha , Gao Xiaoyu , Barkmeier Andrew J. , Das Arup , Patel Shriji , Gardner Thomas W. , Lachin John M. ,   on behalf of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)/Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) Research Group
Published: April 2019

OBJECTIVE

The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) demonstrated that intensive therapy reduced the development and progression of retinopathy in type 1 diabetes (T1D) compared with conventional therapy. The Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) study observational follow-up showed persistent benefits. In addition to glycemia, we now examine other potential retinopathy risk factors (modifiable and nonmodifiable) over more than 30 years of follow-up in DCCT/EDIC.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

The retinopathy outcomes were proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), clinically significant macular edema (CSME), and ocular surgery. The survival (event-free) probability was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Cox proportional hazards models assessed the association between risk factors and subsequent risk of retinopathy. Both forward- and backward-selection approaches determined the multivariable models.

RESULTS

Rate of ocular events per 1,000 person-years was 12 for PDR, 14.5 for CSME, and 7.6 for ocular surgeries. Approximately 65%, 60%, and 70% of participants remained free of PDR, CSME, and ocular surgery, respectively. The greatest risk factors for PDR in descending order were higher mean HbA1c, longer duration of T1D, elevated albumin excretion rate (AER), and higher mean diastolic blood pressure (DBP). For CSME, risk factors, in descending order, were higher mean HbA1c, longer duration of T1D, and greater age and DBP and, for ocular surgeries, were higher mean HbA1c, older age, and longer duration of T1D.

CONCLUSIONS

Mean HbA1c was the strongest risk factor for the progression of retinopathy. Although glycemic control is important, elevated AER and DBP were other modifiable risk factors associated with the progression of retinopathy.
PUISI DAN WACANA KRITIK PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Herdiana Aan
Published: April 2019

Selain lewat drama, kritik Rendra terhadap pemerintah juga hadir dalam puisi-puisinya di sepanjang tahun 1970-an. Bahasa dalam puisi tersebut kemudian dikumpulkan dalam buku puisi Potret Pembangunan dalam Puisi tertuju langsung dan jelas-jelas menampakkan seruan emosi si â€œpemberontakâ€. Sajak itu mengkritik efek dari industrialisasi, pendidikan, moral, dan lainnya terhadap keseimbangan antara kemanusiaan dan alam, juga menyerang perilaku materialistis â€“tanpa memikirkan kesejahteraan rakyat. Kajian ini difokuskan untuk mengungkap sisi terdalam dari puisi dalam buku Potret Pembangunan dalam Puisi. Atau dalam bahasa lain, mengacu pada wacana yang ditampilkan Rendra. Dalam hal ini penulis memfokuskan kajian pada wacana pendidikan, untuk memandangnya sebagai teks yang hidup, bukan karya yang mati, yang tidak bersentuhan dengan kondisi-kondisi sosial dan budaya masyarakat.
Gerakan Beli Indonesia: Sebuah Kajian tentang Mentalitas Kaya di IIBF
Authors: Kharis Ibnu
Published: April 2019

The condition of Indonesia that unchanged itâ€™s because something that we build is merk, not build on the character. Itâ€™s very dangerous for Indonesia if Indonesia just build the merk and forget about the character building. For example, when going shopping are we think about that is Indonesian product or not? The Rich Nation mentality and Entrepreneurship is primer requirement for Indonesia at this time. Moreover develop of era and economic dynamical about free market impose we as Indonesia society to doing as player, not spectator. So unemployment problem and poverty can be solving. This paper will bring on the historical of Gerakan Beli Indonesia and about the mentality to be the rich nation mentality in Indonesian Islamic Business Forum (IIBF).
Al-HayÃ¢â€™ Sebagai Solusi Bagi Permasalahan Moral Bangsa
Authors: Basalamah Rima Nasir
Published: April 2019

Tujuan dari penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk mengkaji mengenai konsep Al-hayaâ€™ atau malu yang positif dalam perspektif Islam, beserta manfaat, dan solusi yang ditawarkannya bagi permasalahan yang terkait dengan kemunduran moral masyarakat. Peneliti juga akan memberikan benang merah yang menunjukkan kaitan antara al-hayÃ¢â€™ dengan kondisi moral. Metode yang digunakan dalam artikel ini adalah studi literatur. Rasa malu banyak dikenal melalui perspektif umum yang cenderung berkiblat kepada teori barat dan banyak dimaknai secara negatif khususnya mengenai efek dari sifat tersebut bagi individu yang memilikinya. Dalam perspektif Islam, Al-hayaâ€™ justru dimaknai sebagai sifat malu yang positif yang tidak merugikan pemilik sifatnya dan bahkan akan membawakan kepada kebaikan perilaku. Bangsa Indonesia sejak dahulu telah dikenal dengan rasa malunya, namun belakangan terlihat bahwa rasa malu yang ada kian meluntur. Artikel ini akan mengungkap konsep malu yang positif dari perspektif Islam beserta manfaat dan solusi yang ditawarkan bagi permasalahan moral yang dihadapi oleh bangsa.
Upaya Meningkatkan Perkembangan Sosial Emosional Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Mulyani Novi
Published: April 2019

Education in the family will build the character of a child, that surely will induce to the development in social environment. Thus, the emotional development must always be paid attention. One of the typical method in Islam version is qhashas or stories. Which is effective as the way to provide a metting the chatting with children. Preoccupation in substance delve into the story will produce what the Maslow called sympathetic that the most profound without realizing it. The stories will affect his personal development (social-emotional). Has established the attitudes of the moral values.
Dialog Inter-Religius: Konsep Pengembangan Dakwah Pluralis
Authors: Fadilah Umatin
Published: April 2019

This writing discusses about the inter-religious dialogue as propaganda pluralist concept development. Inter-religious dialogue is a dialogue between two or more religions, which has a different view and its main purpose is to learn each other so that they could have changed his view or add increased their religious experience. Inter-religious dialogue and develop the concept of religious experience that is no longer oriented propaganda that connotes coronation but mutually enrich and deepen their own experience of religious traditions.
Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Karakter dalam Novel 9 Matahari Karya Adenita
Authors: Istiqomah Fathia
Published: April 2019

Degradasi moral anak zaman yang sangat merugikan kepentingan bangsa dan negara sedang semarak-maraknya berlangsung di negeri tercinta ini. Sendi-sendi kebangsaan yang dibangkitkan dari peradaban yang menjunjung tinggi moralitas kemanusiaan yang luhur semakin dijauhi dan â€œdimusuhiâ€ anak zamannya. Menyaksikan hal ini, sepertinya keruntuhan moralitas anak zaman sudah mencapai titik nadir dan kiamatlah peri kemanusiaan di negeri ini. Untuk menjadikan bangsa Indonesia yang bermartabat, Indonesia terlebih dahulu harus memiliki masyarakat yang berkualitas pula. Untuk mewujudkannya diperlukan konsep pendidikan komprehensif di mana tidak sekadar pendidikan yang mencerdaskan secara intelektual saja, melainkan bagaimana pendidikan itu bisa membuat manusia yang berakhlaqul karimah. Kecerdasan plus karakter itulah, yang kemudian dinamakan pendidikan karakter, yang menitikberatkan pada upaya memperbaiki akhlak dan moral bangsa.Dengan melihat latar belakang di atas, maka yang menjadi permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter apa saja yang terkandung dalam novel 9 Matahari yang dapat mengatasi degradasi moral bangsa dan bagaimana strategi menginternalisasikan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter tersebut terhadap mahasiswa dan kehidupan masyarakat. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian pustaka (library research) yang bersifat deskriptif analisis dengan menggambarkan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter yang terdapat dalam novel 9 Matahari. Adapun metode pengambilan data menggunakan metode dokumentasi dan menggunakan analisi isi (content analysis) sebagai metode dalam menganalisa datanya. Untuk menggali data tentang background kehidupan maupun pemikiran Adenita, keberadaan novel 9 Matahari, konfirmasi, dan kelengkapan data dilakukan wawancara mendalam (indepth interview) dengan Adenita. Sumber data yang digunakan terdiri dari sumber data primer yaitu buku-buku pendidikan karakter terutama buku karya Thomas Lickona dan novel 9 Matahari. Sumber data sekunder yaitu berupa buku/karya Adenita selain 9 Matahari dan literatur-literatur yang relevan dengan penelitian ini.Setelah melakukan pengkajian dapat ditemukan hasilnya adalah: 1) nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter yang terkandung dalam novel 9 Matahari karya Adenita meliputi: kebijaksanaan, keadilan, ketabahan, pengendalian diri, Â kasih, sikap positif, kerja keras, ketulusan hati, berterima kasih, kerendahan hati. 2) Strategi internalisasi nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter tersebut terhadap kehidupan mahasiswa dan masyarakat diantaranya dengan pembiasaan nilai-nilai dan perilaku luhur, keteladanan, kegiatan spontan, pengkondisian lingkungan, dan kegiatan rutin.
Penanaman Akhlak bagi Anak Jalanan di TPQ Tombo Ati Kampung Dayak Purwokerto Selatan
Authors: Purnomo Sutrimo
Published: April 2019

Ada sekelompok anak jalanan yang tinggal di sebuah perkampungan yang bernama Kampung Dayak di mana mereka berada di jalanan bertujuan untuk mencari uang dengan cara mengamen demi membantu perekonomian orang tua mereka. Mereka pun berbeda dan cenderung memiliki akhlak yang lebih baik dibandingkan anak jalanan pada umumnya. Hal ini bisa diketahui di antaranya ketika waktu salat Magrib tiba, mereka berduyun-duyun pergi ke musala setempat untuk melaksanakan salat Magrib berjamaâ€™ah dan setelah selesai salat mereka pun mengaji di TPQ Tombo Ati Kampung Dayak Purwokerto Selatan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan dan menggambarkan bahwa akhlak yang ditanamkan oleh TPQ Tombo Ati kepada para anak jalanan meliputi akhlak kepada Allah, akhlak kepada sesama manusia, dan akhlak kepada alam/lingkungan. Untuk menanamkan akhlak tersebut digunakan metode keteladanan, pembiasaan, pemberian nasihat, dan pemberian perhatian/pengawasan. Dari keempat metode tersebut, metode pembiasaan mendominasi untuk digunakan dan pemberian nasihat mendapat perhatian lebih. Karena, hal dasar yang lebih dibutuhkan bagi anak-anak jalanan tersebut ialah pembangunan mental dan hal ini dapat dicapai di antaranya melalui pemberian nasihat secara intensif.
PENDIDIKAN RESOSIAL: RESOLUSI TERHADAP DILEMA MASYARAKAT MODERN ABAD 21 YANG TERALIENASI
Authors: Laely Titi Anisatul
Published: April 2019

Technology has been spread until education scope. however, many people are getting technology addict. this caused the society got disturbance to communicate and unabel to express their urge and sense, so that the relation with other people will be hampered, not only with the human but also with the nature and also the God. It makes many deviate behaviors, such as: nature destroy, criminal, and immoral. this is the consequences of the modern society who is allianated. in this 21 st century, we must have a sollution. in this case, Resocial education whic is based on the nation cultural context is able to become alternative sollution toward this case.Resocial education is able to give education paradigm which is more credibleand able to help to form the religious, social and good character. it willdeveloping the nation next generation who has a high intelectual abillitywhic is based by religious intelectual, have a good personality and creativitywhich is gotten from the nature.
REKONSTRUKSI PEMIKIRAN PENDIDIKAN PESANTREN DALAM MENGHADAPI PERKEMBANGAN IPTEK MELALUI PROGRAM BILINGUAL
Authors: Rosyad Rifqi Abdul
Published: April 2019

Rekonstruksi pemikiran pendidikan pesantren menjadi perlu untuk dilakukan guna mempersiapkan sumber daya manusia yang modern dan religius untuk menghadapi perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi. Pondok pesantren Al-Ikhsan Beji I Kedungbanteng Banyumas merupakan pondok yang sudah melakukan rekonstruksi paradigma pemikiran pendidikan pesantren dengan mengkombinasikan program bahasa dan program pesantren tanpa mengurangi nilai tradisi pesantren. Penelitian ini digunakan guna mengetahui rekonstruksi paradigma pemikiran pendidikan pesantren dalam menghadapi perkembangan IPTEK melalui program bahasa Arab dan bahasa Inggris serta implementasinya di pondok pesantren Al-Ikhsan Beji I Kedungbanteng Banyumas. Jenis penelitianyang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan (Field research), subjek penelitiannya adalah pengasuh pondok pesantren, Ustadz dan Ustadzah serta santri. Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan datanya adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa alternatif paradigma proses penyelenggaraan pendidikan yang dipakai oleh pengasuh ponpes Pondok Pesantren AlIkhsan Beji Kedungbanteng Banyumas ini adalah paradigma prosesÂ vs.poduk karena paadigma roses vs. produk endidikan merupakan sebuah paradigma yang akan mewarnai sosialisasi manusia itu sehingga terjadi profil budaya sesuai dengan yang kita harapkan. Paradigma proses ini dalam pendidikan yang ditekankan bukan pada produk, tapi lebih pada proses.
IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN RESIKO PEMBIAYAAN DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PROFITABILITAS (Studi Kasus pada BPRS Khasanah Ummat Purwokerto)
Authors: Imanah Fina Dairotun
Published: April 2019

Penanggulangan resiko dalam pembiayaan perbankan PR penting untuk segera mendapat penangan. Perbankan Syariah termasuk juga Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah dalam lima tahun terakhir hingga 2012 mengalami pertumbuhan yang signifikan. Seiring dengan meningkatnya jumlah pembiayaan yang disalurkan, risiko yang dihadapi BPRS Khasanah Ummat pun akan meningkat. Keadaan demikian, dapat menurunkan mutu pembiayaan dan menimbulkan kerugian potensial bagi bank dimana nasabah tidak mampu menyelesaikan pinjamannya sesuai dengan ketentuan yang berlaku. Artikel ini menjelaskan bagaimana BPRS Khasanah UmmatPurwokerto dalam menekan resiko pembiayaan bermasalah tersebut
MANAJEMEN PRODUKSI DAN PEMASARAN KRIPIK SINGKONG DAN PISANG PADA HOME INDUSTRY DESA DI KABUPATEN BANJARNEGARA
Authors: Saifuloh Nur Imam
Published: April 2019

Manajemen produksi dan pemasaran memegang peran penting dalam kelangsungan usaha. Sayangnya, banyak wirausaha-wan yang hanya berorientasi untuk memperoleh keuntungan dari pada mengembangkan pasar, produk dan kepuasan konsumen. Penelitian ini berusaha mengkaji bagaimana home industry kripik singkong dan pisang mampu bertahan di tengah persaingan usaha yang kian kompetitif. Dengan menggunakanmetode penelitian kualitatif-deskriptif dapat diketahui bahwa beberapa home industry kripik singkong dan pisang yang ada di Desa Kaliwungu telah melakukan pengelolaan yang baik pada bidang produksi dan pemasarannya. Dalam bidang produksi, pengelolaan dilakukan terhadap sistem perencanaan dan pengendalian. Adapun dalam bidang pemasaran, home industry yang ada mampu melakukan analisis dan target pasar, menetapkan strategi pemasaran yang sesuai dan pengendalian pemasaran yang tepat untuk mengembangkan pasar dan produk inovatif demi tercapainya tingkat kepuasan konsumen yang lebih tinggi.
OPTIMALISASI SENSOR PANCA INDRA ANAK MELALUI KEGIATAN BERMAIN UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN KECERDASAN ANAK DI PAUD AL-AZKIA
Authors: Nurkholifah Desi
Published: April 2019

Anak usia dini menyukaikegiatan bermain. Bagi anak usia dini bermain adalah kegiatan yang menyenangkan. Bermain memilik manfaat yang bagi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak, dan akan menjadi sebagai pembelajran pertama untuk memperoleh pengetahuan. Jenis permainan yang didesain merangsang kecerdasan dengan mengoptimalkan sensor panca indra. Rangsangan dari luar akan diterima oleh indra-indra, rangsangan tersebut akan dicerna dan diolah menjadi informasi atau pengetahuan. Kecerdasan anak akan berkembang maksimal melalui kegiatan bermain yang mengoptimalkan sensor panca indra. Karena anak usia dini merupakan usia emas, maka perlu diberi stimulus agar masa otak dapat berkembang secara pesat. Anak yang mendapat stimulus pada sonsor panca indranya tentu akan memperoleh pengetahuan yang lebih luas dari pada anak-anak yang hanya bermain biasa tanpa mengenal rangsangan yang dapat memberi manfaat pengetahuan. Alat indra yang dimiliki oleh setiap manusia berupa indra penglihatan(mata), indra penciuman (hidung),indra peraba(kulit), indra pendengar(telinga), indra pencecapan(lidah). Indra-indra tersebut akan bekerja secara optimal apabila sering diberi rangsangan secara berulang dan terus-menerus. Melalui optimalisai sensor panca indra, informasi masuk ke otak dan akan tersimpan dalam memori sebagai pengetahuan. oleh karena itu, anak perlu mendapat pengetahuan sedini mungkin melalui bermain yang mengoptilamkan sensor panca indra anak seperti kegiatan bermain di PAUD Al-Azkia.
PERAN HANAN ATTAKI DALAM MEMBANGUN PERSEPSI GENERASI MILENIAL TENTANG TUHAN (ANALISIS ISI ATAS VIDEO "KANGEN" DI YOUTUBE)
Authors: Abdullah S. Dinar Annisa
Published: April 2019

This paper examines the content of the propaganda of Hanan Attaki on social media in an effort to spread goodness and religious messages, especially about divinity among young people. By using content analysis method, this paper attempts to describe in depth the contents of the information being reviewed, namely Hanan Attakiâ€™s youtube post with the theme â€œAllah Kangen Sera Hisâ€ published on December 6, 2017. This paper explains that in terms of content, the conception of God what was built by Hanan Attaki must be based on three interrelated aspects: 1) deep faith insight, 2) correct perception of God and 3) emotional aspects (faith) in the form of longing, missed, and ashamed of God. These three aspects of God must be in line with the true insight of God according to Islam. At the next stage, this perception must be manifested in the form of deep emotions towards God in the form of longing to do good and shame in doing evil. This paper also explains that Hanan Attakiâ€™s â€œKangenâ€ video content has received positive responses from netizens, especially among young people with high popularity (share, like, comment). The lively preaching carried out by Hanan Attaki on social media is able to build public perceptions, especially the millennial generation, about God in a simple way. This was supported by his distinctive rhetoric, style of language, voice and gestures and also a more relaxed and slender way of dressing to compensate for the dominant young children.
PENANAMAN NILAI KARAKTER GEMAR MEMBACA
Authors: Sari Puput Purwita
Published: April 2019

The reading interest of Indonesian people today is still low, especially among school-age children. The low reading interest of students is influenced by many things, such as lack of direction from parents, lack of guidance by teachers at school, unavailability of books which obstructs students' reading interest. Therefore, there should be more attention given to the efforts to increase students' reading interest, which is by implementing reading interest character value. Implementing reading interest character value can be started from a school environment which definitely involves all components of the school, so that between principals, teachers, students and school libraries must work together. Implementing reading interest character value can be done using several methods including habituation, example, routine activities, spontaneous activities and conditioning.

 

Keyword: reading interest character value
SEKULERISASI POLITIK DAN ULAMA DI INDONESIA DALAM PRESFEKTIF AHMAD SYAFII MAARIF
Authors: Wulansari Putri
Published: April 2019

Maaruf Amin As we know, it is the Chairman of the MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council) as well as the political elite among the Nadhiyin community. Surely he has an appeal in targeting Muslim voters. Moreover, NU, which is the largest Islamic mass organization in Indonesia, opened a wide road to the Jokowi-Maaruf Amin pair, strolling towards the Palace. Choosing and choosing or declaring their ideological or political choices is a part of human rights that cannot be contested, so that the involvement of ulamas in politics both as council and regional and central leaders is legitimate. However, when this involvement is placed in the context of practical politics or identity politics that can threaten the harmony of the life of the nation in the framework of diversity and unity. So the terminology of ulama and political secularization will be the right to realize the humanized and civilized Indonesia. Considering that ulama (Islam), pastors and other religious leaders have a role as spiritual teachers, they should focus on educating the nation not to be easily dragged into the heat of politics or identity politics, instead of competing to declare their support to make it a political fatwa. instead it fools and injures democracy and political rights of others.

 

Keywords: Politics, Secularization, Ulama
KONTEKSTUALISASI MAKNA LA (JANGAN) DALAM QS.LUQMAN/31: 13 DALAM MENDIDIK ANAK
Authors: Sunardi Sunardi , Harun Amrulah
Published: April 2019

Wikan Putri Larasati, M.Psi, from the Tangerang Castra Psychology Bureau, a pediatric psychologist, advised parents to avoid the word "no" or "no" when prohibiting children. The reason is, children have the potential to imitate saying "no" or "no" when asked to do something. In contrast to LuqmÄn al-Hakim who use the word do (lÄ) found in QS. Luqman / 31: 13 to signify the prohibition of associating partners with Allah Almighty. to his child. Of course this is contrary to what is stated by psychologists and parenting about the use of the word "do not" in educating children. This research method uses literature study which is presented in descriptive form. This study aims to harmonize the understanding of psychologists and parenting the use of the word "lÄ" in QS. Luqman / 31: 13 by using contextual understanding of verses. Based on studies of various literature, it can be concluded that the use of the word "do not" as stated by psychologists and parenting applies when the child is still in the process of knowing the definition of what is forbidden, while the use of the word "no" in QS. LuqmÄn / 31:13 applies to children who have been blessed or have known what is right and bÄtil.

 

Keywords: Meanings of LÄ, Children, Contextual, QS. Luqman / 31:13
Commentaire - Le Programme sur le changement climatique et l’adaptation du secteur de la santé : mesures d’adaptation mises en avant par les chefs de file autochtones en matière de climat
Authors: Richards Gabrielle , Frehs Jim , Myers Erin , Van Bibber Marilyn
Published: April 2019

Le Programme sur le changement climatique et l’adaptation du secteur de la santé (PCCASS) est un programme qui relève de la Direction générale de la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits de Services aux Autochtones Canada (qui relevait auparavant de Santé Canada). Le PCCASS aide les collectivités des Premières Nations et des Inuits à réduire l’impact des changements climatiques sur la santé et à s’adapter à ces derniers. Les conséquences des changements climatiques sur la santé des Autochtones se font sentir dans plusieurs secteurs, notamment la sécurité alimentaire, les remèdes traditionnels, la santé mentale et les pratiques reposant sur l’utilisation des terres. Le programme vise à répondre aux besoins des collectivités des Premières Nations et des Inuits engendrés par les changements climatiques et les problèmes de santé qui en découlent, afin de favoriser la résilience et l’adaptation face aux changements climatiques actuels et à venir, et ce, en mettant au premier plan les jeunes et le renforcement des compétences. Cet article, qui se fonde sur les onze années d’expérience du PCCASS avec les collectivités autochtones, fournit un aperçu de son modèle et des travaux qu’il a soutenus et qu’il continue de soutenir. On y présente trois exemples de projets communautaires pour réduire les conséquences des changements climatiques sur la santé et s’y adapter, projets qui témoignent de la résilience des collectivités autochtones face aux changements climatiques.
Predicting corporate financial distress using logistic regression : Malaysian evidence
Authors: Tew You Hoo , Nordin Enylina
Published: April 2019

This study attempts to construct and test financial distress prediction model for Malaysian Companies. The samplefor this study consists of84 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia that became financially distressed in 200/ and 2002 and a matched (by industry and firm size) sample 0/ 84 financially healthy companies. The model is constructed by employing logistic regression analysis based on pooled data of5 years prior tofinancial distress. The model isfirst derived using the estimation sample andthen tested using the validation sample. Adding to the existing research onfinancial distress prediction models, the current model utilizes measures ofshareholders' equity to total liabilities, shareholders' equity to total assets, current liabilities to total assets, total borrowings to total assets andinventory turnover. The results are encouraging, as the model developed/or predicting corporatefinancial distress in Malaysia is reliable up to 5 years prior to financial distress. II is also believed thai the prediction model can be useful to different groups of users such as policy makers, financial institutions, creditors, managers, bankers, investors and shareholders.
Assessing the effective marketing and employers' perception of the quality of the Diploma in Public Administration of UiTM Sarawak Branch
Authors: Singh Kuldip , Ramakrishnan Prabha
Published: April 2019

This study examines the socio-economic status and employers' perception of work quality of Diploma Public Administration (DPA) graduates' of UiTM Sarawak Branch who graduated over the yearsfrom /997 to 2000. In addition, the study also examines the graduates 'perception ofDPA programs relevance to employability. Our sample consisted of 436 graduates. The response rate for graduates was 36 percent and the employers' response is /7 percent. The study shows that the profile of a typical DPA graduate is below 30 years old, earning less than RM1,500 per month, has Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.80 and is employed in the Government sector. Our findings indicate that 70 percent of DPA graduates are employed and /4 percent are pursuing higher education. Regarding the DPA curriculum structure, majority of respondents are of the opinion that it is relevant to the job market however more emphasis needto be given to improving the standard of English language amongst DPA graduates. Addition comments request extended industrial attachment, teaching communication skills and Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills. Employers are of the opinion that UiTM DPA graduates exhibit comparable work quality to other local university graduates. DPA graduates also scored well in the generic skills required by employers.
The application of E-commerce among small medium enterprises : a case study in Kelantan
Authors: Mansor Norudin , Long Che Ismail , Mohd. Annuar Ahmad Ismail
Published: April 2019

The research project was conducted to investigate the understanding of E-commerce Application among the SMEs in the state of Kelantan. Focusing on the population of registered members of Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia, Kelantan, a total of302 respondents were selected to participate in our study. Moving in line with the general assumption of world business community it is agreed that e-commerce application is highly relevant for the survival and meeting the challenges of borderless economy. At the same time, the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding the environment, coping with changes, and speeding up the business decision, able to further enhance the competitive advantage of the SMEs. Using the established model, our investigation focused on 5 identifiable variables to demonstrate its usefulness towards motivating SMEs to adopt e-commerce. Our analysis indicated that all the selected variables were significant towards enhancing the application of e-commerce and thus maintaining competitive advantage in the industry.
Reading behaviour and the influence of reading on the English Language proficiency at UiTM Sabah
Authors: Lee Jocelyn Yee Vun , Chin Dorothy , Thayalan Xavier
Published: April 2019

In general, UiTM students are often said to be weak in the English Language. In this study, the students home and their former school experience, their motivations and attitudes towards their English Language proficiency were investigated Pre-diploma students answered the questionnaires and the data were analysed by looking into the frequency count, mean, standard deviation and correlations between the variables. The results ofthe analysis displayed that homes and schools ofthe respondents were the contributing factors to their English Language competency.
The performance of Islamic banking among the commercial banks in Malaysia
Authors: Mohd Abbas Samsuwatd Zuha , Ali Norli , Mohd Abbas Aminah
Published: April 2019

This paper examines the accounting performance of the Islamic banking among (??) commercial banks in Malaysia. A total of 18 commercial banks which include 4 Islamic banks are selected as samples covering the period of 2000 - 2006. Accounting performance is measured by the return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). The objective of the study is (1) to determine whether Islamic banking performance is at par with the conventional banking and (2) to investigate whether the type (Islamic or conventional bank) and age of bank influence the performance. Result of the independence t-test of the study shows that there is no significant difference in the performance of the Islamic and the conventional banking in Malaysia although the mean score for conventional banking is higher. The regression results show that the age of banks has a positive impact on the bank performance where as none of the types of banks influence performance.
Measuring and managing franchisee satisfaction : a study of academic franchising
Authors: Abdullah Firdaus , Alwi Mohd Rashidi , Voon Boo Ho , Lee Nagarajah
Published: April 2019

This study attempts to explore different approaches of franchisee satisfaction within an academic setting, develop and validate a new measuring instrument, examine the key factors and their influence on performance and intention to remain in the network and eventually manage the franchise network for longterm continuity. This study was conducted in Malaysia over a sample of 68 respondents representing 19 franchised colleges within Universiti Teknologi MARA's (UiTM) network. The findings suggest five dimensions of franchisee satisfaction namely social interaction, service support, financing, assurance and competence. Hence, UiTM should be able to ascertain the level of services provided. and to determine which dimensions need improvement. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses ofthese dimensions and their relative influence may result in better allocation of resources so as to provide a better service to the franchised colleges . This study has also sought to contribute further to the growing literature on franchising by advancing a new 23-item measuring instrument, which is specifically tailored for academic franchising. Such valid and reliable measuring scale would be a tool that tertiary institutions could use to improve their performance in the light of increased competition with the development of global academic franchising.
The influence of emotional intelligence and learning style on student's academic achievement
Authors: Maghar Singh Baljinder Singh , Singh Kuldip
Published: April 2019

This study explores the influence of emotional intelligence and learning styles on academic achievement of University Technology Mara Sarawak students. A sample size of 500 students at the diploma and bachelor level was selected for the study. The total number of usable questionnaires returned was 389 which gave a response rate of 78 %. Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (EIQ), an adapted version of the Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SREIT) developed by Schutte et.al (1998), was used in this study to measure emotional intelligence. The learning styles were measured using Learning Style Questionnaire (LSQ) which comprised adapted items from the 'VARK Learning Styles Inventory' developed by Neil Fleming (1987). The findings showed significant positive relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement and also between learning styles and academic achievement. The level of emotional intelligence of the students was found to be moderate and no dominant learning style was found amongst the students. The study concluded that emotional intelligence and learning styles have a positive impact on students' academic achievement.
Measuring the perception of Malaysian SME towards e-commerce as an innovation
Authors: Kamaroddin Juliana Hamka , Cheong Dianne Lee Mei , Ahmad Azlin
Published: April 2019

This paper presents a quantitative study in measuring the perception of Malaysian SME towards ecommerce as an innovation and factors affecting the adoption of it. It is concerned with initiatives that are intended to help SME in Malaysia to adopt E-commerce as an innovation. The research has two main emphases: First, it presents some preliminary findings on the perception of Malaysian SME towards E-commerce as an innovation; and the level of confidence towards E-commerce as an innovation. Second, it streamlines various initiatives by Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC), BankNegara Malaysia and local governments in accelerating the acceptance of E-commerce by Malaysian SME. The study engaged 38 SME participants through a survey using a self-administered questionnaire. 32% of the surveyed SME are from the Type 1 Industry; comprising manufacturing, manufacturing related services, and agro-based services and about 68% are from Type 2 Industry comprising services, primary agriculture, and ICT. The self administered questionnaire consists of two sections. Section I contains demographic information and SME specification while Section II contains 37 items: 31 items utilised Likert Scales items ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5(strongly agree), and six items utilised defined interval scales. Rogers' attributes of innovations (2003): relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trial ability and observability were used in the construct of the research instrument. This research emphasizes on Rogers'framework, as it was found useful where the study sought to understand the diffusion and use of Ecommerce by Malaysian SME in the investigation. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse and present empirical data of the 38 SME. The results from the quantitative data provided information on addressing barriers to SME, and confirmed the characteristics of Rogers' adoption categories. The study shows that the instrument which was designed with seven constructs lacked internal consistency in two determinants: relative advantage and observability. Findings interpreted through Rogers' theory suggest that an action plan should include initiatives to help SME towards E-commerce as an innovation.
Critical success and failure factors in SMEs - the retailing sector
Authors: Abd Rahman Sofiah , Mohd Roslin Rosmimah , Salleh Zarina , Mohd Yusof Yuslina Liza
Published: April 2019

Recently, SMIDEC has extended its instrument, acronym SCORE, to measure the 'state of health' of SMEs in the distributive sector. Through this tool, SMEs are rated against six dimensions of capabilities: management, financial, compliance, stock management, marketing, and operations management. The outcome provides an input in identifying the appropriate incentive/assistance and in linking potential SMEs to suitable global partners. This study primarily sets out to assess and enhance this instrument and to compare the success/failure factors of SMEs against SME categorization and ethnicity. An exploratory study by means of focus groups was first undertaken and as a result, non-compliance was included in this study. 'Innovation', another critical dimension to business success, was also incorporated into the framework. Using a stratified area sampling method, 503 SMEs were administered the survey instrument. Data analyses uncovered several key findings. Bumiputera SMEs had better educational background than their non-Bumiputeras counterparts, they claimed to work longer hours, and they rated themselves as having higher positive entrepreneurial traits but their returns (both on revenue and profits) were lower, indicating inefficiency and ineffectiveness in running the retail businesses. All capabilities contributed to the retail SMEs success led by innovation (fi = 0.362), marketing (fi = 0.310), and operations management (fi = 0.310), while non-compliance, proved to be detrimental (fi = -0.195). This study, thus, points out the need to include 'innovation' capability in measuring the 'state of health' of SMEs in the distributive sector and must be included in SCORE.
Students’ attendance at management accounting classes – reasons and the effect on academic performance
Authors: Mohd Isa Rosiatimah , Abdullah Azrul
Published: April 2019

This study explores the reasons for non-attendance and what motivates those who attend management accounting classes at undergraduate level of the accounting program and investigate the impact of attendance upon academic performance on the course. The subjects of the research were students in three undergraduate programs of Accountancy Faculty at UiTM Perlis namely Diploma in Accountancy, Diploma in Accounting and Information System and Bachelor of Accountancy who took the highest level of management accounting courses at their respective programs. The total number of students involved was 121 students. A short questionnaire and class attendance records were used for this survey. The highest mean score cited for the reasons students attending management accounting class was ‘to learn, to understand, and to increase their knowledge on the course’. Students’ preoccupation with assignments and study for other tests, and genuine health reasons were ranked highly for reasons non-attendance reasons. A clear positive relationship between attendance and academic performance was evident.
Does organizational ethical climate influence auditors in perceiving ethical problems and forming ethical judgments?
Authors: Zakaria Maheran , Haron Hasnah , Ismail Ishak
Published: April 2019

The increasing cases of unethical behavior among auditors have led the public to distrust the credibility of this profession. The public accused that most of auditors with unethical behaviors are due to their motivation by revenue generation. Ironically, in the pursuits of generating revenue, some of auditors are willing to go beyond acceptable ethical standards, resulting to increase the probability of unethical judgments. As such, this triggers expectation that audit firms to strictly govern their members’ behavior within the ethical manner. Hence, this paper attempts to examine the influence of organizational ethical climate on auditors’ perceived ethical problems and ethical judgments. A total of 940 questionnaires were sent to auditors throughout Malaysia. However, an approximate of 250 questionnaires was returned but only 224 were usable. By using path analysis, of AMOS 16.0, the study found that organizational ethical climate influences auditors in perceiving ethical problems, while perceived ethical problems does influence ethical judgments. Finally, perceived ethical problems were found to mediate the relationship between organizational ethical climate and ethical judgments. Hence, these findings will be useful to those in auditing industry in their effort to improve auditors’ ethical perceptions and ethical judgements.
An analysis of The Star and The New Straits Times global Islamic news
Authors: Abd Aziz Siti Hajar , Mohd Mothar Noor Mayudia , Abdul Ghalim Shahril Anuar
Published: April 2019

Malaysian media received their world news from the international news agencies; therefore readers are flooded with news reports structured by the Westerns point ofvielv. This paper wishes to investigate the portrayal of Islam in news selected and republished in the World section of The Star and the New Straits Times. A content analysis revealed that most ofthe stories on Islam are revolved around war, crime and politics. News on Islam has reported that this religion been relatively associated with violence; suggesting that the news agencies are bias as reporting on Islam, especially in the news republished by The Star. The main frames projected in The Star are "Islam is inherently violent" and "Islam does not go well with the concept of peace ". Although news reports in NST suggested that terrorism and wars are common in the Islamic countries, yet the tones suggested that Islam is not the source of the act of extremism. The mainframes in NST are "terrorism and warsare common in the Islamic countries, yet Islam is not to be blamed" and "the Muslim countries are slowly moving from extremism to peace and moderation. The finding indicates that there English newspapers are forced to republished negative news on Islam which will resulted in a misconception of Islam among the readers.
Ver para contar: Odisseu, as Sereias e o flerte com a morte
Authors: Moraes Alexandre Santos de
Published: April 2019

O episódio das Sereias permite discutir os efeitos de sentido de uma escolha bem conhecida de Odisseu. Diante do risco iminente, o herói faz a opção pelo enfrentamento, recusando a possibilidade concreta e conhecida de atravessar as paragens em segurança através do expediente da cera no ouvido proposto por Circe. O artigo analisa essa passagem situando-a no marco da caracterização de Odisseu como uma personagem que busca experiências como parte do impulso de construção de sua própria identidade heroica.
André Malta, Adriane da Silva Duarte. Esopo. Fábulas seguidas do Romance de Esopo. Edição bilíngue, Editora 34, São Paulo, 2017, 277 pp.
Authors: Mattioli María Luz
Published: April 2019

Reseña del libro Fábulas seguidas do Romance de Esopo.
Silvia Magnavacca, María Isabel Santa Cruz, Lucas Soares (eds.). Conocerse, cuidar de sí, cuidar de otro. Reflexiones antiguas y medievales, Editorial Miño y Dávila, Buenos Aires, 2017, 377 pp.
Authors: Fernández Ana Julia
Published: April 2019

Rese´ña del libro Conocerse, cuidar de sí, cuidar de otro. Reflexiones antiguas y medievales
Democracia em tempos sombrios
Authors: Freitas Isis Hochmann de , Pontel Evandro
Published: April 2019

O presente artigo visa desenvolver uma análise acerca da proposição de John Rawls acerca de uma concepção política de justiça como equidade com o objetivo de fundamentar uma ideia de sociedade liberal bem ordenada a partir do pensamento de Giorgio Agamben. Desse modo, buscar-se-á apresentar uma leitura crítica ao liberalismo jurídico-político por reafirmar a exceção como regra. Essa constatação coloca em xeque a própria estrutura da proposta liberal, pois encobre a matriz oculta do poder soberano, a relação de exceção em seu caráter primigênio – que demarca o poder de vida e sobre a vida (nua). Dessa forma, pretende-se traçar algumas diferenciações entre ambas as propostas, ressaltando que o exercício de (re)pensar a política que vem coloca em questão os conceitos ainda vigentes na configuração da comunidade política ocidental que se pretende democrática, tais como: soberania, cidadania, direitos humanos, contrato social.

Palavras-chave: Rawls. Liberalismo. Agamben. Vida nua. Política que vem.