bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Buffer Zone Concept and its Potential Implementation in Tasek Bera
Authors: Ahmad Che  Bon , Abdullah Jamalunlaili , Jaafar Jasmee
Published: March 2018

Tasek Bera (TB), one of the Protected Areas (PA) in Malaysia is an important site for the natural ecosystem and community's life. Previous studies suggested that the activities around the PAs gave a great impact on the latter. Thus, the implementation and management of the surrounding areas Buffer Zones (BZ) are necessary to safeguard the PAs. This study interviewed in-depth, six stakeholders of TB and the adjacent areas. Results indicated that although all stakeholders agreed on the overall concept and the importance of the BZs, there are disagreements in terms of threats and opportunities derived from the potential implementation of it.
Common Space Spatial Layout Transition in Japanese Nursing Home - By Space Syntax point of view
Authors: Bai Lin , Nasu Satoshi
Published: March 2018

This article analyzes changes in common space spatial characteristics in Japanese nursing homes in the past 35 years and aims to provide a reference for future common space design. The analysis is done by using the Space Syntax theory. Totally 62 nursing homes from Japanese architecture publications are selected and analyzed. The analysis shows that compared with classical large-scale care nursing homes, the spatial integration of community space in modern unit care nursing homes is increased by 15%, but service station and dining rooms are reduced by about 10% and 13%, which indicates the spatial importance of community space in modern nursing homes.
Indian Demonetization: A Critical Analysis
Authors: DIN MALIK MOHD AZHAR  UD
Published: March 2018

Demonetization simply mean removing currency from general usage or circulation. It is the process of withdrawal of currency from circulation. The motive for this kind change was simple: India’s Finance Ministry claimed that 500 and 1,000 rupee notes are being used to fuel the black market, finance terrorism, drive counterfeiting, fund illegal drug sales, and pay bribes. The objective of this study is critically analysis impact of demonetization in India. This Article is a modest attempt to collect data from northern, southern and central India to analyze the impact of demonetization through imperial evidence all over India. The argument suggested in favor of demonetization is that the cash that would be extinguished would be “black money” and hence, should be correctly extinguished to set right the obstinate incentive structure in the economy. Therefore the study conclude the short run and medium-term impacts shock Indian economy.
STEREOTYPING WOMEN IN INDIAN CINEMA
Authors: Bassi Dr. Vatika Sibal
Published: March 2018

Cinema is believed to entertain, to take the viewer to a world that is different from the real one, a world which provides escape from the daily grind of life. Cinema is a popular media of mass consumption which plays a key role in moulding opinions, constructing images and reinforcing dominant cultural values. The paper deals with representations of women characters in mainstream Bollywood movies. Women constitute fifty per cent of the population and hence their portrayal on screen is crucial in determining the stereotypes that exist in the society. The paper begins with a discussion on the field of feminist film criticism and how mainstream Hindi Cinema has restricted itself to defined sketches of womanhood. It also undertakes some glimpses from popular films to analyze this process of stereotyping. Cinema is always constructed from the male view point. In conclusion, a debate ensues on whether mainstream Hindi cinema has been successful in portraying Indian women of different shades in a society dominated by patriarchal values.
RETHINKING WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION: A MICRO ANALYSIS
Authors: Patil Bharat V. , Kanase Adhikrao B.
Published: March 2018

The present studyfocus light on political influence on self-help groups, members religious relationship information sharing among the members of self-help groups. Involvement of women members in deciding the rules of functioning of the SHGs enlighten on the process of women empowerment. Decisions regarding formation of rules of SHGs are a process, which stimulate women to select among the various alternatives available for functioning of SHGs. All the SHGs women members of BPL and APL were unanimously agreed their involvement in deciding the rules of functioning of the SHGs. It indicates the women involvement in the decision making process. SHGs provide a platform to women to discuss on various aspects of social issues. Apart from the financial issues, members of SHGs in selected area agreed their involvement in discussion on social issues.The members of selected SHGs belonging to BPL and APL agreed the groups in SHG. The groups concerned to relationship of members of SHGs, Caste, literate and illiterate and politics. Every member is interested in acquiring a new knowledge concerned in the field of education, finance, administration, production, marketing, distribution of goods and services. SHG assists to the concerned members to acquire the new knowledge in various fields which enhance the economic, social, political empowerment of women. The members of the selected SHGs concerned to BPL and APL category agreed that the SHGs assists them to acquire a new knowledge in the field of production, marketing, finance, social and political field. In indicate the women’s empowerment in various fields.
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF MICE INTENDED FOR ESCHERICHIA COLI, PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA, SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS AND STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS INFECTION
Authors: Bhardwaj Nikunaj , Chauhan Priyavrit , Singh Divya
Published: March 2018

Laboratory mice may harbor a variety of viral, bacterial, parasitic, and fungal agents. Frequently, these organisms cause no overt signs of disease. However, many of the natural pathogens of animal may alter host physiology, rendering the host unsuitable for many experimental uses. While the number and prevalence of these pathogens have declined considerably, many still turn up in laboratory animals and represent unwanted variables in research. Investigators using mice in biomedical experimentation should be aware of the profound effects that many of these agents can have on research. What does the future hold regarding the natural pathogens of laboratory mice? Several events can be anticipated. First, the decline in the prevalence of natural pathogens will continue as housing and husbandry methods improve even more. Second, additional effects of currently known pathogens will be reported as new research uses are found for traditional laboratory animals, new questions are asked, and new technologies are applied to those questions. Third, new pathogens will continue to be discovered and reported. Most of these previously unknown agents will not result in clinical disease, but many may affect experimental results. According to Weisbroth (1996), many of these “emerging” pathogens may even be acquired from humans. While the range and magnitude of infections has decreased in laboratory mice, rats, and rabbits, continued diligence and additional study are required to ensure the wellbeing of animals used in biomedical research.
PRESENCE OF SALVIA HISPANICA L. SEED FROM WEANING IS ABLE TO MITIGATE AND PREVENT THE ALTERED LIPID METABOLISM AND GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS IN ADULT Oﬀ SPRING (EXPOSED TO A NUTRITIONAL CHALLENGE FROM UTERO TO ADULTHOOD)
Authors: Bhardwaj Nikunaj , Chauhan Priyavrit , Singh Divya
Published: March 2018

Seed from Salvia hispanica L. or more commonly known as chia is a traditional food in central and southern America. Currently, it is widely consumed for various health benefits especially in maintaining healthy serum lipid level. Chia is a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids: omega-3 and omega-6, soluble dietary fiber. It also contains appreciable amount of proteins and phytochemicals. Nutritional value of chia is the reason why it is used in prophylaxis of several non-infectious diseases such as obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancer and diabetes. The present work analyzes the eﬀects of dietary chia seeds during postnatal life in oﬀspring exposed to a sucrose-rich diet (SRD) from utero to adulthood. Chia was able to prevent the development of hypertension, liver steatosis, hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia. Normal triacylglycerol secretion and triacylglycerol clearance were accompanied by an improvement of de novo hepatic lipogenic and carnitine palmitoyl transferase-1 enzymatic activities, associated with an accretion of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the total composition of liver homogenate. Glucose homeostasis and plasma free fatty acid levels were improved while visceral adiposity was slightly decreased. These results confirm that the incorporation of chia seed in the diet in postnatal life may provide a viable therapeutic option for preventing/mitigating adverse outcomes induced by an SRD from utero to adulthood.
Electronic 12-Hour Dietary Recall (e-12HR): Comparison of a Mobile Phone App for Dietary Intake Assessment With a Food Frequency Questionnaire and Four Dietary Records (Preprint)
Authors: Béjar Luis María , Reyes Óscar Adrián , García-Perea María Dolores
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND

One of the greatest challenges in nutritional epidemiology is improving upon traditional self-reporting methods for the assessment of habitual dietary intake.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative validity of a new method known as the current-day dietary recall (or current-day recall), based on a smartphone app called 12-hour dietary recall, for determining the habitual intake of a series of key food and drink groups using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and four dietary records as reference methods.

METHODS

University students over the age of 18 years recorded their consumption of certain groups of food and drink using 12-hour dietary recall for 28 consecutive days. During this 28-day period, they also completed four dietary records on randomly selected days. Once the monitoring period was over, subjects then completed an FFQ. The two methods were compared using the Spearman correlation coefficient (SCC), a cross-classification analysis, and weighted kappa.

RESULTS

A total of 87 participants completed the study (64% women, 56/87; 36% men, 31/87). For e-12HR versus FFQ, for all food and drink groups, the average SCC was 0.70. Cross-classification analysis revealed that the average percentage of individuals classified in the exact agreement category was 51.5%; exact agreement + adjacent was 91.8%, and no participant (0%) was classified in the extreme disagreement category. The average weighted kappa was 0.51. For e-12HR versus the four dietary records, for all food and drink groups, the average SCC was 0.63. Cross-classification analysis revealed that the average percentage of individuals classified in the exact agreement category was 47.1%; exact agreement + adjacent was 89.2%; and no participant (0%) was classified in the extreme disagreement category. The average weighted kappa was 0.47.

CONCLUSIONS

Current-day recall, based on the 12-hour dietary recall app, was found to be in good agreement with the two reference methods (FFQ & four dietary records), demonstrating its potential usefulness for categorizing individuals according to their habitual dietary intake of certain food and drink groups.
Health Care Robotics: Qualitative Exploration of Key Challenges and Future Directions (Preprint)
Authors: Cresswell Kathrin , Cunningham-Burley Sarah , Sheikh Aziz
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND

The emergence of robotics is transforming industries around the world. Robot technologies are evolving exponentially, particularly as they converge with other functionalities such as artificial intelligence to learn from their environment, from each other, and from humans.

OBJECTIVE

The goal of the research was to understand the emerging role of robotics in health care and identify existing and likely future challenges to maximize the benefits associated with robotics and related convergent technologies.

METHODS

We conducted qualitative semistructured one-to-one interviews exploring the role of robotic applications in health care contexts. Using purposive sampling, we identified a diverse range of stakeholders involved in conceiving, procuring, developing, and using robotics in a range of national and international health care settings. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically, supported by NVivo 10 (QSR International) software. Theoretically, this work was informed by the sociotechnical perspective, where social and technical systems are understood as being interdependent.

RESULTS

We conducted 21 interviews and these accounts suggested that there are significant opportunities for improving the safety, quality, and efficiency of health care through robotics, but our analysis identified 4 major barriers that need to be effectively negotiated to realize these: (1) no clear pull from professionals and patients, (2) appearance of robots and associated expectations and concerns, (3) disruption of the way work is organized and distributed, and (4) new ethical and legal challenges requiring flexible liability and ethical frameworks.

CONCLUSIONS

Sociotechnical challenges associated with the effective integration of robotic applications in health care settings are likely to be significant, particularly for patient-facing functions. These need to be identified and addressed for effective innovation and adoption.
NILAI ADAPTIF-REFLEKTIF DALAM SINDIR-KIAS SEBAGAI WUJUD DINAMIKA KEBUDAYAAN BAHASA MINANGKABAU
Authors: Putra Andri Azis
Published: March 2018

Language is a vital issue in a culture. Minangkabau as a devoted clan to their oral tradition has a unique linguistic dynamics. Through the "proverbs" inherited from its predecessor, satire and metaphor take its place as the center of Minangkabau culture models. However, the misunderstandings of the Minangkabau people during this time of sindir-kias meaning is no longer makes the same morality standards. Therefore, this study aimed to find a conception which can restore the  "sindir-kias" in the life of the Minangkabau people in particular and the Indonesian people in general. This study is a research library by the hermeneutic method with the elements of methods, such as descriptions, verstehen, induction-deduction, inclusive language, and interpretation. The material object of this research is "sindir-kias" as the center of Minangkabau culture models. The formal object of this research is axiology with the assistance of analytic philosophy. This research found that in the culture of Minangkabau language, there are adaptive and reflective capabilities in developing satire (sindiran) and allegory (kiasan). This proves that the traditional Minangkabau is very open in its linguistic development, but also at the same time is able to reflect and internalize it to be the product of Minangkabau culture. The intersubjectivity value, in this case, takes a very important role. Therefore, the value of which is owned by language Minangkabau tradition is a value of "adaptive-reflective", thus ensuring the emergence of linguistic dynamics, which of course steer the model of Minangkabau culture.
TENTANG REALITAS DARI SEGALA SESUATU
Authors: Budiyanto Agus
Published: March 2018

The focus of the discussion in this article contains an analysis of reality, from the lowest level to the highest, based on physical science, Metamathematics and The Higher Infinite. Incompleteness theorem will play an important role in this discussion. As an application of such analysis, it will be discussed in this article the interpretation of Jalaluddin Rumi’s mystical experience of reality via his poem entitled “A Garden Beyond Paradise”. In this poem, Rumi emphasized that there is a reality that is much higher and greater than paradise, namely the reality of the Godhead. Human should not be satisfied with just paradise, he should continue his spiritual journey to unite with the Godhead.
PENGARUH BUDDHISME TERHADAP NEO-KONFUSIANISME DI CINA
Authors: Lasiyo Lasiyo
Published: March 2018

This paper aims to examine the influence of Indian Buddhism toward Chinese Neo-Confucianism through philosophical perspective. This study uses library research; hermeneutical philosophical method which consists of three elements: descriptive, historical continuity and reflective. Based on data analysis, conclusion can be made such as: Firstly, the influence of Buddhism from India is acceptable and growth rapidly in China because people in China were unsatisfied toward Confucianism and Taoism. Secondly, Neo-Confusianism was a new development, borrowing much from Buddhim and Taoism, it appear as the reaction from the Confuciansim againts the development of Buddhism in China. Thirdly, the Confucianists realized that to compete with Buddhism, they have to give a philosophical thougths from  the classics Chinese philosophy and adjust it to nowdays situation and people condition.  Fourthly Neo-Confusianism’s thought emphasis on Metaphysics and Ethics in theoritically, therefore it have not fix the Economic and the prosperty in society. Fiftly,  Neo-Confusianism reconstructed philosophical thought which the society believe and some from Buddhism
THE INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT, JOB SATISFACTION AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT TOWARD ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR (A Study of the Permanent Lecturers at University of Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin)
Authors: Claudia Meiske
Published: March 2018

The population in this research is all of the permanent lecturers employed at University of Lambung Mangkurat (ULM). The respondents are taken from 4 academic ranks, which are represented by Asisten Ahli (Instructor), Lektor (Assistant Professor), Lektor Kepala (Associate Professor), and Guru Besar (Professor). One hundred and thirty samples were collected by using a proportional-stratified random sampling method. A Partial Least Square (PLS) method was used to analyze the data. The results showed that lecturers with a positive perception of the organizational support available to them feel more satisfied with their job, which in turn encourages the creation of a high organizational commitment and results in the emergence of positive organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). These study’s results showed us the application of social exchange theory and organizational support theory in a higher educational institution. The findings of this study are considered to be important, as they provide additional empirical evidence regarding the importance of organizational support as a basis for improving the ULM lecturers' job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and OCB. The implications and further research are also discussed.
THE NEW ERA OF FINANCIAL INNOVATION: THE DETERMINANTS OF BITCOIN’S PRICE
Authors: Sukamulja Sukmawati , Sikora Cornelia Olivia
Published: March 2018

Financial innovation has entered a new era in which a digitalized system and cryptocurrency have been created. This paper examines the factors that influence the price movement of bitcoin. This is not a legal currency in Indonesia; the Indonesian government has not made any regulations legalizing bitcoin’s use, but it has also not issued any new laws to prohibit the trade in bitcoins and other digital currencies. The demand for, and price growth of, bitcoin are interesting matters to study, especially for Indonesians who still have questions about the progress of Bitcoin transactions and the factors that influent them. In Indonesia itself, without any protection from the government, the bitcoin price on December 14, 2017 had already reached more than IDR224.5 million, compare to IDR60 million in October 2017. Bitcoin is the first peer-to-peer currency, and was introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. Since its inception, bitcoin has served more than 17 million users, including Indonesians. Bitcoin behaves in a different manner, compared to traditional currencies and the one that affects bitcoin’s price is its attractiveness for investors. The Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) is applied to analyze the short-term and long-term influences. VECM is used in this research because the data is stationary in the first difference and has a cointegration relationship. To make the interpretation clearer, the impulse response function and variance decomposition also are included in this research. The result indicates that the macroeconomic indicator, represented by the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the demand for bitcoins and the gold price influence bitcoin’s price fluctuations in the short-run and long-run. Bitcoin’s supply does not influence its price fluctuation in the long-run but does influence it in the short-run. The implication of this research is bitcoin could compete as an alternative investment compared to the capital markets and gold.
Black Americans’ Perspectives of Barriers and Facilitators of Community Screening for Kidney Disease
Authors: Umeukeje Ebele M. , Wild Marcus G. , Maripuri Saugar , Davidson Teresa , Rutherford Margaret , Abdel-Kader Khaled , Lewis Julia , Wilkins Consuelo H. , Cavanaugh Kerri
Published: March 2018

Background and objectives

Incidence of ESKD is three times higher in black Americans than in whites, and CKD prevalence continues to rise among black Americans. Community-based kidney disease screening may increase early identification and awareness of black Americans at risk, but it is challenging to implement. This study aimed to identify participants’ perspectives of community kidney disease screening. The Health Belief Model provides a theoretic framework for conceptualization of these perspectives and optimization of community kidney disease screening activities.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

Researchers in collaboration with the Tennessee Kidney Foundation conducted three focus groups of adults in black American churches in Nashville, Tennessee. Questions examined views on CKD information, access to care, and priorities of kidney disease health. Content analysis was used. Guided by the Health Belief Model, a priori themes were generated, and additional themes were derived from the data using an inductive approach.

Results

Thirty-two black Americans completed the study in 2014. Participants were mostly women (79%) with a mean age of 56 years old (range, 24–78). Two major categories of barriers to kidney disease screening were identified: (1) participant factors, including limited kidney disease knowledge, spiritual/religious beliefs, emotions, and culture of the individual; and (2) logistic factors, including lack of convenience and incentives and poor advertisement. Potential facilitators of CKD screening included provision of CKD education, convenience of screening activities, and use of culturally sensitive and enhanced communication strategies. Program recommendations included partnering with trusted community members, selecting convenient locations, tailored advertising, and provision of compensation.

Conclusions

Findings of this study suggest that provider-delivered culturally sensitive education and stakeholder engagement are critical to increase trust, decrease fear, and maximize participation and early identification of kidney disease among black Americans considering community screening.
The Legislature and the Challenges of Political Institutionalization in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
Authors: , PhD Patrick I. Ukase , PhD Terwase Dzeka,
Published: March 2018

Towards the close of the 20th century, sensational political changes took place in Africa and in other Third World Countries (TWCs), which ignited widespread democratization in several nation-states previously under diverse forms of autocratic regimes. However, the zeal and enthusiasm with which these TWCs embraced democratization diminished as soon as elections were concluded, thus jeopardizing the sustainability of the emerging democracies. For instance, in African states, democratization has remained problematic. The dilemma is that there exists an articulated desire to democratize the polity but the spirit, commitment and political will to actualize this desire is to say the least, lacking. Indeed, elected and appointed political office holders at all tiers of government circumvent and subvert the democratization process through the deflation of the constitution and all known democratic norms and principles. Sadly, this allows the State to suffer, in most cases, from the personalization of state authority. Democratization as a process enthrones structures that were hitherto not in existence in the state. The strength or otherwise of any democratic governance is therefore a function of the extent to which actors are able to internalize democratic etiquettes and also foster political institutionalization. Invariably, political institutionalization can only be guaranteed when democratic regimes are sustained. This paper, therefore, examines the challenges of institutionalizing a very critical component and arm of Government in Africa (that is, the Legislature), but with particular emphasis on Nigeria since the return of democratic governance in 1999. The paper argues that within this period, the legislature faced numerous challenges which made it difficult for her institutionalize itself within the power matrix of the presidential system, which the country’s present democratic arrangement is anchored on. While identifying some of these challenges, the paper contends that except political institutionalization is guaranteed, democratic regimes can hardly be sustained in Africa. The paper adopts a historical approach, employing descriptive, narrative and empirical tools in arriving at our conclusions.
DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS: APPROACHES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Denčić-Mihajlov Ksenija , Zeranski Stefan
Published: March 2018

Rapidly changing and complex business environment requires from enterprises to cautiously develop their business strategies in order to achieve and maintain competitive advantage over the long term. With the awareness of importance of environmental consequences and sustainability, market value is no longer determined by single financial performance indicators. The sustainability framework which encompasses economic, environmental and social performances has rather received an international attention of both corporate and financial sector. Even though it is generally accepted that the adoption of sustainability ratios is a most adequate and effective way for sustainability performances’ assessment, both the creation/selection of sustainability ratios and their implementation and analysis have been still examined at national and corporate levels. Most companies have adopted the internationally recognized performance evaluation systems (such as Global Reporting Initiative or United Nations Global Compact). Still, there is increasing number of companies that apply self-developed sustainable performance evaluation methodologies. The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the development and application of the performance indicators of sustainable management with the aim to offer suggestions for selection of sustainability ratios which application should increase the effectiveness of controlling and decision-making process and would lead to long term competitive advantage.
Pengaruh Pelatihan Komunikasi Interpersonal Terhadap Kohesivitas Kelompok pada Divisi Food and Beverage Product Hotel X Bintang 5 Yogyakarta
Authors: Setiawati Ammy Novita , Riyono Bagus
Published: March 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat efektifitas pelatihan komunikasi interpersonal terhadap kohesivitas kelompok dalam divisi food & beverage product hotel X bintang 5 Yogyakarta. Materi dan desain pelatihan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini disusun dengan menggunakan  unsur-unsur komunikasi interpersonal menurut Devito (1989) yaitu: keterbukaan, sikap empati, sikap mendukung, sikap positif serta kesetaraan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan desain penelitian untreated control group design with pretest and posttest. Responden terdiri dari 32 subjek yang dibagi menjadi dua kelompok, yaitu kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol . Pengukuran kohesivitas kelompokmenggunakan skala kohesivitas kelompok yang disusun berdasarkan teori kohesivitas kelompok Widmeyer (Paola & Carless, 2000) dalam 4 dimensi yaitu, yaitu integrasi kelompok tugas, integrasi kelompok sosial, ketertarikan individu kepada kelompok tugas, dan ketertarikan individu kepada kelompok sosial. Hasil analisis data dengan menggunakan wilcoxon T-Test ditemukan perbedaan yang signifikan sebelum dan sesudah dilakukannnya pelatihan komunikasi interpersonaldengan nilai Z= -3,519 dan signifikansi  0,000 (P<0,05). Kata Kunci :Pelatihan komunikasi interpersonal, kohesivitas kelompokThis study aims to look at the effectiveness of the training of interpersonal communication on group cohesiveness in the division of food & beverage product X 5 star hotel in Yogyakarta. The materials and design of training used in this study have been prepared using the elements of interpersonal communication according to DeVito (1989), namely: openness, empathy, being supportive, positive attitude and equality. This research used experimental research design untreated control group design with pretest and posttest. Respondents consisted of 32 subjects were divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group. Measurement of group cohesiveness using group cohesiveness scale which is based on the theory of group cohesiveness Widmeyer (Paola & Carless, 2000) in four dimensions, namely the integration of the task group, the integration of social groups, interest groups of individuals to the task, and the interest of the individual to the social group.The results of data analysis using Wilcoxon T-test found significant difference before, after and follow up after the perpetration of interpersonal communication training with a value of Chi Square = 5.200 and 0.000 significance ( P < 0.05 ) . Keywords: Training of interpersonal communication , group cohesiveness
Derived demand for African indigenous vegetable seed: implications for farmer-seed entrepreneurship development
Authors: Kansiime Monica K. , Karanja Daniel K. , Alokit Christine , Ochieng Justus
Published: March 2018

African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) hold potential to address food security and nutrition in Africa. Their production and consumption remain constrained by lack of quality seed. Efforts to promote commercial seed production lack information about the effective demand of AIV seed. This study estimated derived demand for input seed in central Uganda using trans-log production model. Own-price and cross-price elasticities for production inputs were estimated using marginal approach. Seed demand analysis showed that farmers would utilise seed from market sources of approximately 32 tons per year, against current formal supply of 4.4 tons. Estimated price elasticities showed that purchased seed was less sensitive to its own price, implying less significant effect of price change on the quantity of seed demanded over time. Seed production exhibited higher gross margins and returns to labour day compared to vegetable production, suggesting prospects of profitability and sustainability of farmer-seed enterprises as an alternative source of quality seed for farmers.
Rubrik Soeara Moehammadijah 1924 - 1926
Authors: Saputro M. Endy
Published: March 2018

Soeara Moehammadijah, (later: Suara Muhammadiyah), has continuously become one of the longest living magazines in Indonesia. To date, the beginning of publication of Soeara Moehammadijah was published on 1915 and has progressively scattered information to the present day. Several dissertations have used this magazine for one of its main references. Several books have also examined how Muhammadiyah developed, either from education or da'wah, from this source. However, what is the actual content of this magazine, not many have studied it. This series presents the contents of the Soeara Moehammadijah column 1915 - 1940. This section presents the continuous sections of the rubric 1924 â€“ 1926.Â
Zimbabwean Manufacturing Firms’ Propensity and Intensity to Export in the Post Zimbabwean Dollar Era
Authors: Mugumisi Nathan
Published: March 2018

After the adoption of the multicurrency system in 2009 Zimbabwe’s macroeconomic environment stabilized but the new economic order exposed the economy to a crippling liquidity crisis. Exports remain the only sustainable solution to Zimbabwe’s liquidity crisis in the short to medium term given the current sanctions that limits other international capital flows. This study sort to understand the factors that determine Zimbabwean manufacturing firms’ likelihood and intensity to export. The study a was based on panel data from a 19 manufacturing firms listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange over the period 2009 to 2017. The propensity and intensity to export was estimated using the logit and Tobit regression models respectively. Bigger firms and firms that engage in research and development had a high propensity to export.  Foreign owned firms and firms that engage in research and development had a high intensity to export, while those with high domestic turnover tended to export less. The appreciation of the USD increased Zimbabwean manufacturing firms’ propensity and intensity to export. We urge the policy makers to design investment laws that attract foreign investors, and managers to prioritize research and development. We also recommend firm managers to take advantage of periods of currency appreciation to recapitalize at a cheaper cost and export more goods since Zimbabwe’s manufacturing production is highly import dependent.
Determinants of Domestic Violence in Women of Reproductive Age in Rwanda
Authors: Habyarimana Faustin , Zewotir Temesgen , Ramroop Shaun
Published: March 2018

Domestic violence is a global public health problem. It is prevalent in both the developed world and developing countries. The objective of this study is to identify the factors that are associated with domestic violence against women of reproductive age in Rwanda. The data from the 2014/2015 Rwanda demographic and health survey were used. Generalized linear mixed model was used to account for random effects, overdispersion of residual and heterogeneity. The findings of this study revealed that wealth quintiles, education level of the husband or partner, polygamy, alcohol status of husband or partner, size of the family, number of sexual partners including the husband in the last 12 months, the province the victim lived in, the ownership of an asset in the form of a house or land and the societal attitude towards wife-beating, were the determinants of domestic violence in women of reproductive age. The findings of the risk factors in the current study can help the policy makers, public health workers and institutions in charge of gender monitoring in Rwanda to come up with effective strategies to reduce the domestic violence levels directed against women.
South African Economic Development in SADC Sub-Regional Integration
Authors: Enaifoghe Andrew O. , Adetiba Toyin C.
Published: March 2018

Following the end of colonialism in the Southern African sub-region, the SADC has experienced a thorough rearrangement with South Africa as the front-runner as opposed to her pre-1994 stance on integration. African regional cooperation has nevertheless been revitalised in some ways as a result of the two major events which started in the beginning of the 1990s that include the abolition of the apartheid regime in South Africa, and the eventual stabilisation of both political and economic relationships in the Southern Africa sub-region. This study employs the use of content analyses to assess the position of South Africa investments in SADC. Through the use ofregional integration, the studyfurther examined various South Africa’s Key Economy Performance since 1994 which are the main contributing factors to South African economic growth; furthermore it looks at her material, commodity and political investment in the subregional integration process to determine if it serves as the strategy for National Economic Development for South Africa.The paper find out thatregardless of South Africa’s economic clout within the SADC region, its Foreign Direct Investment is predominantly from its investment and market penetration of Southern Africa region while maintaining constant economic growth.
Impact of Intensive Lifestyle Intervention on Disability-Free Life Expectancy: The Look AHEAD Study
Authors: Gregg Edward W. , Lin Ji , Bardenheier Barbara , Chen Haiying , Rejeski W. Jack , Zhuo Xiaohui , Hergenroeder Andrea L. , Kritchevsky Stephen B. , Peters Anne L. , Wagenknecht Lynne E. , Ip Edward H. , Espeland Mark A. ,   for the Look AHEAD Study Group
Published: March 2018

OBJECTIVE

The impact of weight loss intervention on disability-free life expectancy in adults with diabetes is unknown. We examined the impact of a long-term weight loss intervention on years spent with and without physical disability.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes age 45–76 years (n = 5,145) were randomly assigned to a 10-year intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) or diabetes support and education (DSE). Physical function was assessed annually for 12 years using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey. Annual incidence of physical disability, mortality, and disability remission were incorporated into a Markov model to quantify years of life spent active and physically disabled.

RESULTS

Physical disability incidence was lower in the ILI group (6.0% per year) than in the DSE group (6.8% per year) (incidence rate ratio 0.88 [95% CI 0.81–0.96]), whereas rates of disability remission and mortality did not differ between groups. ILI participants had a significant delay in moderate or severe disability onset and an increase in number of nondisabled years (P < 0.05) compared with DSE participants. For a 60-year-old, this effect translates to 0.9 more disability-free years (12.0 years [95% CI 11.5–12.4] vs. 11.1 years [95% CI 10.6–11.7]) but no difference in total years of life. In stratified analyses, ILI increased disability-free years of life in women and participants without cardiovascular disease (CVD) but not in men or participants with CVD.

CONCLUSIONS

Long-term lifestyle interventions among overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes may reduce long-term disability, leading to an effect on disability-free life expectancy but not on total life expectancy.
Unitization of Petroleum Fields in the Barents Sea: Towards a Common Understanding?
Authors: Fjærtoft Daniel , Moe Arild , Smirnova Natalia , Cherepovitsyn Alexey
Published: March 2018

The expected discovery of petroleum fields that cross the new boundary between Russia and Norway in the Barents Sea could mean that both parties will lay claim to the same subsoil resources. The Treaty on Maritime Delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean (Barents Treaty) prescribes that such fields should be developed as one unit, governed by a unitization agreement between the two governments and a joint operating agreement between license holders on the respective sides of the border. Norway has more than 40 years’ experience from the unitization of cross-border fields in the North Sea with the United Kingdom. Russia's experience with cross-boundary petroleum field development is limited to Kazakhstan in the Caspian Sea and onshore, where bilateral resource management has been governed by other principles and institutions. While the Barents Treaty text clearly reflects the Norwegian way of managing offshore fields, it does not preclude the Russian way of doing so. We find reason to believe that both parties will enter negotiations over a cross-boundary field in the Barents Sea believing their understanding reflects the true concept of unitization. Despite objective differences between Norwegian and Russian legislation and practice, there is evidence that the two nations have more in common than not in their underlying principles. Discussions are likely to arise regarding the practicalities of implementing field unitization, and arriving at a common understanding will probably require some time.
El desarrollo de Habilidades Docentes y Asesoría Académica del alumnado de escuelas normales públicas mexicanas en colegios de Murcia España: una experiencia exitosa / The development of teaching school skills and academic advising of students of normal public Mexican schools in colleges of Murcia Spain: A successful experience
Authors: Castro Miranda Román
Published: March 2018

El presente artículo describe una experiencia exitosa sobre el desarrollo de habilidades docentes y la asesoría académica del alumnado de escuelas normales públicas de 15 estados de la república mexicana, donde se realizaron prácticas profesionales en colegios de educación infantil, primaria y secundaria de Murcia, España, con el objetivo de analizar aspectos formativos de dicho alumnado en situaciones reales de trabajo. La metodología empleada es de investigación-acción, ya que se pretende reflexionar sobre cómo resolver los problemas cotidianos e inmediatos de sus prácticas profesionales concretas, innovar e incorporar desde sus referentes, acciones y estrategias que les ayudarán en la toma de decisiones sobre sus propias problemáticas detectadas y realizar adecuaciones a las planeaciones didácticas que tenían como encomienda. Resulta interesante identificar algunas reflexiones en torno a cómo el estudiantado que proviene de distintos puntos del territorio mexicano cuentan con referentes, licenciaturas y contextos proporcionalmente distintos a los que se involucrarían; sin embargo, la perspectiva metodológica, el manejo de estrategias didácticas y algunas habilidades docentes, tales como el manejo de grupo, la interacción entre ellos y su alumnado, permitió que se insertaran significativamente en la vida docente y dinámica escolar de los colegios donde fueron asignados.
Estilo de vida de estudantes de Educação Física
Authors: De Souza Neto João Miguel , Soares da Silva Sanderson , Salles de Oliveira Michelle
Published: March 2018

O objetivo do presente estudo foi descrever o estilo de vida e a atividade física habitual em universitários de Educação Física de uma Instituição privada de Ensino Superior. Este é um estudo descritivo, com delineamento transversal. A amostra foi composta por 82 universitários, de ambos os sexos, do curso de Educação Física de uma instituição de Ensino Superior, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brasil. Foram utilizados dois questionários: Perfil do Estilo de Vida; Questionário de Atividades Físicas Habituais. Os dados coletados foram tratados por meio da estatística descritiva (média e desvio padrão, distribuição por frequência) no software SPSS versão 17.0. Os resultados encontrados revelaram que os níveis de estilo de vida dos universitários, apresentam pelo menos um escore negativo em cada um dos cinco componentes estudados, ficou evidenciado que os componentes nutrição e estresse apresentam os maiores índices de escores negativos. Quanto a análise do nível de atividade física habitual, os dados apresentam-se como bons indicadores do nível de vida fisicamente ativo da população do estudo. No entanto, uma parcela dos participantes apresentou índice indesejável, consequentemente, baixos níveis para a saúde geral. Para concluir, as variáveis hábitos alimentares, prevenção e relacionamento interpessoal necessitam maior atenção dos profissionais de saúde.
Gambaran Histopatologi Limpa Tikus Putih yang Diberi Deksametason dan Vitamin E
Authors: Hidayati Elsa , Berata I Ketut , Samsuri Samsuri , Sudimartini Luh Made , Merdana I Made
Published: March 2018

Deksametason merupakan obat kortikosteroid golongan glukokortikoid yang berfungsi sebagai anti-inflamasi dan imunosupresan. Efek terapi dari obat ini adalah mengurangi respon radang dan menekan sistem imun. Limpa merupakan organ yang mengkoordinasi sistem imun, sehingga penggunaan deksametason secara berkepanjangan akan berefek pada limpa. Sebagai upaya mencegah efek deksametason ke limpa, maka dibutuhkan antioksidan. Vitamin E merupakan vitamin yang larut dalam lemak dan bertindak sebagai antioksidan. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap, dimana 25 ekor tikus putih jantan, dibagi menjadi 5 kelompok perlakuan. Kontrol negatif diberi pakan dan minum. Deksametason (Harsen®) diberikan secara injeksi subkutan 0,13 mg/kg BB pada perlakuan kontrol positif, P1, P2 dan P3. Vitamin E diberikan peroral pada perlakuan P1 (100 mg/kg BB), P2 (150 mg/kg BB) dan P3 (200 mg/kg BB). Setelah 2 minggu perlakuan, semua sampel diterminasi dan diambil organ limpa untuk dibuat preparat histopatologi. Variabel yang diperiksa meliputi perdarahan dan nekrosis. Penelitian menunjukkan terjadi nekrosis pada kontrol positif, sedangkan P1, P2, P3 mengalami perbaikan kerusakan namun tidak signifikan. Perlakuan P2 menunjukkan hasil paling baik dalam mengurangi efek deksametason. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah deksametason mempengaruhi gambaran histopatologi limpa tikus putih dan Vitamin E dosis 150 mg/kg BB dapat memperlihatkan perbaikan kerusakan jaringan limpa yang lebih baik vitamin E dosis 100 mg/kg BB dan 200 mg/kg BB.
Efektivitas Vitamin E dan Deksametason pada Otak Tikus Putih
Authors: Umam Afrizal Choirul , Berata I Ketut , Samsuri Samsuri , Sudira I Wayan , Sudimartini Luh Made , Merdana I Made
Published: March 2018

Pemberian deksametason dalam jangka waktu yang lama dan dengan dosis besar dapat menimbulkan gangguan pada otak. Untuk mencegah gangguan terhadap otak, maka diperlukan antioksidan diantaranya yaitu vitamin E. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan bahwa pemberian deksametason menimbulkan gangguan pada otak tikus putih dan mengetahui efek pemberian suplementasi vitamin E dalam mencegah efek samping deksametason pada otak tikus putih. Penelitian ini menggunakan 25 ekor tikus putih jantan, dibagi dalam 5 kelompok perlakuan, yaitu kontrol negatif tanpa diberi perlakuan, kontrol positif diberikan deksametason dosis 0,13 mg/kgbb, dan kelompok perlakuan secara berurutan yang diberikan deksametason 0,13 mg/kgbb dan vitamin E 100 mg/kgbb, deksametason 0,13 mg/kgbb dan vitamin E 150 mg/kgbb, diberikan deksametason 0,13 mg/kgbb dan vitamin E 200 mg/kgbb. Perlakuan diberikan selama 14 hari, kemudian hewan coba dinekropsi. Jaringan otak diambil dan diproses untuk pembuatan preparat histopatologi dengan teknik pewarnaan hematocilin-eosin. Variabel yang diperiksa meliputi adanya lesi edema perivaskuler dan kongesti. Hasil penelitian diperoleh adanya perbedaan yang nyata antara kontrol negatif dengan kontrol positif. Rerata skor perbaikan dari kerusakan otak tidak berbeda nyata antara perlakuan vitamin E dosis 100 mg/kgbb, 150 mg/kgbb dan 200 mg/kgbb. Kelompok perlakuan vitamin E 100 mg/kgbb menunjukkan mendekati rerata skor kelompok control negatif. Simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah pemberian deksametason menyebabkan perubahan histopatologi otak tikus putih. Pemberian  suplementasi vitamin E sampai dosis 200 mg/kg tidak mampu mengurangi efek deksametason pada otak.
La "fête mobile" de la non-philosophie
Authors: Raynova Yvanka B.
Published: March 2018

The "moveable feast" of non-philosophy(Abstract) The editorial aims to unveil the attracting force of Laruelle's non-philosophy for scholars from different disciplines and artists. It shows how a new "democratic order of thinking" permits non-philosophy to enclose domains that have long been considered as opposites: philosophy, science, religion and the arts. Conceived as parameters of thought of the same right and without privileges, these variables can be superposed in a process of creative invention. The performative force of non-standard thinking, which can take different forms of philo-fiction, science fiction, art fiction, Christo-Fiction etc., dismantles the decisional gestures and the sufficiency claims of philosophy, science and religion, and thus permits a regeneration as well as a choral orchestration in a "minimalistic symphony". In this sense, non-philosophy invites us every day to the "movable feast", that it is.