bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Regulatory Arbitrage and Non-Judicial Debt Collection in Central and Eastern Europe
Authors: Stănescu Cătălin-Gabriel , Bogdan Camelia
Published: September 2020

Non-judicial recovery of debts is now rampant in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The reason is two-fold. On the one hand, the significant number of defaults in the poorer areas of Europe makes the CEE region a very attractive market for debt-collection. On the other hand, the activity is almost entirely unregulated, especially regarding abusive debt collection practices. The CEE region still lacks mature, strong, and experienced supervisory agencies that could tackle borderline activities. This enables companies involved in debt collection to comply easily with the minimal legal provisions and to circumvent the actual purpose of the law, including through tax sheltering and money laundering. The main argument developed in the paper is that the debt collection system it is designed to maximize profits, minimize tax base and, potentially, can serve as money laundering mechanism. The system functions in a triadic relationship: the debt-seller (a credit institution), the debt-buyer (usually an investment company), and the debt-administrator (a debt-collection agency, either fully owned by, or under the control of the debt-buyer), where debt portfolios are purchased at huge discounts (varying between 90 and 95% of face value). By revealing the mechanism used by debt-collectors, the paper calls for legislative intervention to seal the gap and ensure adequate taxation of debt-collection activities. The nature of regulatory arbitrage involved relates both to tax law as well as to regulatory standards, such as licensing requirements. Debt buyers benefit from the EU passport rule, make high returns on their ‘investments’ and optimize their taxes on profits obtained. Debt administrators perform their activity at almost no liability and no tax payable to the state. This mechanism creates favorable premises for money laundering and financing of illegal activities, as the web of offshore companies behind the debt-buyer renders the verification of the origin of their investment money extremely difficult. Using Romania as a case study, the paper addresses not only the aforementioned practices and risks, but also the potential reasons behind the state’s inability either to adopt adequate legislation, or to enforce it. In doing so, the paper employs empirical evidence regarding the activity of ten Romanian debt collection agencies and relevant case law thereof. The paper concludes with the authors’ proposal for a potential solution, which can be extended beyond Romania.
Knowledge and Property in John Locke
Authors: Ruiz-Gallardón García De La Rasilla Isabel
Published: September 2020

In this paper, an analysis is performed on the concepts of knowledge and property employed by John Locke to demonstrate the possibility of attaining certainties in moral knowledge and to legitimise private property. His thought was characterised by his desire to trace a connection between the moral, intellectual and material worlds, for the purpose of establishing methodological grounds for a true knowledge of practical principles. Inquiring into the processes of knowledge and into the motivational workings of human behaviour, the English philosopher arrived at the conclusion that thanks to the exercise of his knowledge and will, man acquires, with effort, the ownership of his person and the external world surrounding him, and is capable of attaining knowledge of the content of natural law with a certainty as absolute as that deriving from mathematical knowledge.
A reliable numerical approach for nonlinear fractional optimal control problems
Authors: Singh Harendra , Pandey Rajesh K. , Kumar Devendra
Published: September 2020

In this work, we study a numerical approach for studying a nonlinear model of fractional optimal control problems (FOCPs). We have taken the fractional derivative in a dynamical system of FOCPs, which is in Liouville–Caputo sense. The presented scheme is a grouping of an operational matrix of integrations for Jacobi polynomials and the Ritz method. The proposed approach converts the FOCP into a system of nonlinear algebraic equations, which significantly simplify the problem. Convergence analysis of the scheme is also provided. The presented method is verified on the two illustrative examples to show its accuracy and applicability. Distinct special cases of Jacobi polynomials are considered as a basis to solve the FOCPs for comparison purpose. Further, tables and figures are employed to demonstrate the derived numerical results. The numerical results by the present method are also compared with some other techniques.
Bedeutung und Nutzen der egozentrierten Netzwerkanalyse in der Radikalisierungsforschung
Authors: Möller Veronika
Published: September 2020

Der vorliegende Beitrag versteht sich explizit als »Werkstattbericht« und fokussiert auf die Erfahrungen aus der Umsetzung des im Rahmen des vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung geförderten Verbundprojektes »Radikalisierung im digitalen Zeitalter – Risiken, Verläufe und Strategien der Prävention« (RadigZ)1 an der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen durchgeführten Teilprojekts »Experteninterviews mit professionellen Beobachtern; Prognosen«. Integriert in dieses Teilprojekt sind Interviews mit (ehemals) radikalisierten Personen aus dem rechtsradikalen sowie dem salafistisch-jihadistischen Spektrum. Teil dieser Interviews ist die egozentrierte Netzwerkanalyse, welche an den Zeitpunkt zu Beginn der Radikalisierung anknüpft und im Zentrum dieses Beitrages steht.
Laboratory experiment on the nano-TiO2photocatalytic degradation effect of road surface oil pollution
Authors: Wang Qing’e , Zheng Kai , Yu Huanan , Zhao Luwei , Zhu Xuan , Zhang Junqian
Published: September 2020

Oil leak from vehicles is one of the most common pollution types of the road. The spilled oil could be retained on the surface and spread in the air voids of the road, which results in a decrease in the friction coefficient of the road, affects driving safety, and causes damage to pavement materials over time. Photocatalytic degradation through nano-TiO2is a safe, long-lasting, and sustainable technology among the many methods for treating oil contamination on road surfaces. In this study, the nano-TiO2photocatalytic degradation effect of road surface oil pollution was evaluated through the lab experiment. First, a glass dish was used as a substrate to determine the basic working condition of the test; then, a test method considering the impact of different oil erosion degrees was proposed to eliminate the effect of oil erosion on asphalt pavement and leakage on cement pavement, which led to the development of a lab test method for the nano-TiO2photocatalytic degradation effect of oil pollution on different road surfaces.
Selecting between causal and noncausal models with quantile autoregressions
Authors: Hecq Alain , Sun Li
Published: September 2020

We propose a model selection criterion to detect purely causal from purely noncausal models in the framework of quantile autoregressions (QAR). We also present asymptotics for the i.i.d. case with regularly varying distributed innovations in QAR. This new modelling perspective is appealing for investigating the presence of bubbles in economic and financial time series, and is an alternative to approximate maximum likelihood methods. We illustrate our analysis using hyperinflation episodes of Latin American countries.
A novel splice-site mutation of the HNF1B gene in a family with maturity onset diabetes of the young type 5 (MODY5)
Authors: Fujita Yuki , Tanaka Daisuke , Tatsuoka Hisato , Matsubara Miho , Hyo Takanori , Hamamoto Yoshiyuki , Komiya Toshiyuki , Inagaki Nobuya , Seino Yutaka , Yamazaki Yuji
Published: September 2020

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is a form of monogenic diabetes mellitus characterised by early onset and dominant inheritance. Delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis as type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus is common. Definitive genetic diagnosis is essential for appropriate treatment of patients with MODY. The hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-beta (HNF1B) gene is responsible for MODY type 5 (MODY5), which has distinctive clinical features including renal disease. MODY5 should always be considered by clinicians in patients with early onset diabetes and renal anomalies. We report a case of a 30-year-old Japanese male with early-onset diabetes mellitus, renal anomalies and family history of diabetes that was suggestive of MODY5. Renal histology showed no evidence of diabetic nephropathy. Genetic testing revealed a novel heterozygous splice-site mutation of the HNF1B gene in the family members. It was strongly suggested that the mutation could underlie our patient’s MODY5.

Learning points:

Genetic diagnosis of MODY is relevant for appropriate treatment.

Dominantly inherited early-onset diabetes mellitus with renal cysts suggests MODY5.

Scanning the non-coding regions is important for not missing a mutation in HNF1B.
The prognostic value of Tei index in acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review
Authors: Bennett Sadie , Wong Chun Wai , Griffiths Timothy , Stout Martin , Khan Jamal Nasir , Duckett Simon , Heatlie Grant , Kwok Chun Shing
Published: September 2020

Background:Echocardiographic evaluation of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is used in the risk stratification of patients with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, the prognostic value of the Tei index, an alternative measure of global cardiac function, in AMI patients is not well established.

Methods:We conducted a systematic review, using MEDLINE and EMBASE, to evaluate the prognostic value of the Tei index in predicting adverse outcomes in patients presenting with AMI. The data was collected and narratively synthesised.

Results:A total of 16 studies were including in this review with 2886 participants (mean age was 60 years from 14 studies, the proportion of male patients 69.8% from 14 studies). Patient follow-up duration ranged from during the AMI hospitalisation stay to 57.8 months. Tei index showed a significant association with heart failure episodes, reinfarction, death and left ventricular thrombus formation in 14 out of the 16 studies. However, in one of these studies, Tei index was only significantly predictive of cardiac events in patients where LVEF was <40%. In two further studies, Tei index was not associated with predicting, adverse outcomes once LVEF, left ventricular end-systolic volume index and left ventricular early filling time was taken
into consideration. In the two remaining studies, there was no prognostic value of Tei index in relation to patient outcomes.

Conclusion:Tei index may be an important prognostic marker in AMI patients, however, more studies are needed to better understand when it should be used routinely within clinical practice
Strain-Dependent Modifier Genes Determine Survival inZfp423Mice
Authors: Alcaraz Wendy A , Liu Zheng , Valdes Phoebe , Chen Edward , Valdovino Gonzalez Alan G , Wade Shelby , Wong Cinny , Kim Eunnie , Chen Hsiang-Hua M , Ponn Alison , Concepcion Dorothy , Hamilton Bruce A
Published: September 2020

Zfp423 encodes a transcriptional regulatory protein that interacts with canonical signaling and lineage pathways. Mutations in mouse Zfp423 or its human ortholog ZNF423 are associated with a range of developmental abnormalities reminiscent of ciliopathies, including cerebellar vermis hypoplasia and other midline brain defects. Null mice have reduced viability in most strain backgrounds. Here we show complete lethality on a C57BL/6J background, dominant rescue in backcrosses to any of 13 partner strains, with strain-dependent survival frequencies, and evidence for a BALB/c-derived survival modifier locus on chromosome 5. Survival data indicate both perinatal and postnatal periods of lethality. Anatomical data from a hypomorphic gene trap allele observed on both C57BL/6J and BALB/c congenic backgrounds shows an aggregate effect of background on sensitivity to Zfp423 loss rather than a binary effect on viability.
Case Report: Serial Topography Analysis After Acute Unilateral Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis
Authors: Lytle Jonathan Jay
Published: September 2020

Abstract

Significance: Diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) is a widely reported complication of laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK); however, serial topography tracking the resolution of the condition is sparse. This case illustrates the healing profile which may be expected following an episode of DLK, and the patient reassurances which may be appropriate.

Purpose: To report the topography changes and refractive resolution associated with a case of acute unilateral diffuse lamellar keratitis following bilateral femtosecond-assisted hyperopic LASIK.

Case Report: A healthy 53-year old male presented with grade two-plus diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) 11 days after undergoing successful bilateral wavefront optimized (Alcon, Fort Worth, USA), femtosecond-assisted hyperopic LASIK. Resolution of the DLK was achieved in three weeks with topical corticosteroids. Stabilization of the patient’s topography and refractive error was observed two months after the resolution of the DLK.

Conclusions: This case suggests that improvements in corneal topography and refractive error can be expected long after the clinical signs of DLK have subsided. Corneal irregularities and residual refractive errors (usually hyperopia and astigmatism) which exist at the time of resolution on gross examination should be monitored regularly and patients may be reassured that improvements appear likely even after topical regimens have been completed.
Canadian clinical guidelines for periodic eye examinations in children aged 0-5 years
Authors: McCulloch Daphne L , Christian Lisa W , Jones Deborah , Irving Elizabeth L , Leat Susan J , Lucchetti Ernest , Machan Carolyn M
Published: September 2020

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Daniel Forthomme, optometrist, professor, researcher, director and friend (1938-2019)
Authors: Gresset Jacques , Giasson Claude , Simonet Pierre
Published: September 2020

Daniel Forthomme had a profound influence on many of us and on our profession. Throughout his long career as an optometrist, professor, di-rector of the School of Optometry and of Optométristes Sans Frontières, he adapted to change, always giving his best; hence his remarkable influence on all Quebec op-tometrists and on our profession.
Evaluation of the Deferred Efficiency of the Formative Psychological Impact in the Educational Environment
Authors: Baeva Irina A. , Shakhova Liudmila I.
Published: September 2020

Introduction. The relevance of the study is determined by the importance of methodological foundations and techniques for the assessment of the deferred efficiency of the psychological programs and formative impacts in the education system. By using the program for ensuring the elementary school students’ psychological safety the authors demonstrated the possibility of assessing the effectiveness of psychological influence three years after the program had been completed. The purpose of the article is to discuss the results and the algorithm for determining the deferred efficiency of the program of psychological influence in the educational environment.
Materials and Methods. At the stage of primary diagnosis of effectiveness, the following methods and techniques were used: the questionnaire for children, parents and teachers (developed by the authors); questionnaire “Typical mental states students experience in educational activities”; explicit anxiety scale for children CMAS; technique “ladder”; drawing “Me in school”; color association technique; expert assessment of the educational environment in terms of risks and psychological safety resources. At the stage of deferred diagnosis (three years after the forming experiment) the same package of psychological diagnostics was used, as well as the standardized scale “Psychological safety of the educational environment” by I. A. Baeva. Methods of mathematical statistics of the stage of deferred diagnosis: two-stage cluster analysis; discriminant analysis with variable prediction; Pearson’s Chi Square; G-criterion of signs; ANOVA using software package SPSS Statistics 22.00.
Results. An algorithm is proposed for the deferred assessment of the formative psychological impact in the educational environment. The applied diagnostic complex for assessing the psychological safety of primary schoolchildren, students of cadet classes has been proved to be valid. The efficiency of the program for ensuring the psychological safety of elementary schoolchildren and students of cadet classes has been confirmed, both in the immediate and in the long-term perspective.
Discussion and Conclusion. The approach to deferred assessment of the effectiveness of psychological programs used in the research can serve as the basis for developing assessment methods and techniques for the quality of a formative experiment in psychology; for increasing the effectiveness and importance of psychological support for the participants of the educational environment. The article can be of interest to researchers of psychological problems in educational practice when determining the efficiency of support programs.
Impact of Flipped Learning Approach on Students Motivation for Learning Digital Electronics Course
Authors: Dutta Rubina , Mantri Archana , Singh Gurjinder , Malhotra Shivani , Kumar Amit
Published: September 2020

Introduction. Various educational institutes follow various approaches to teaching-learning. Compared to the conventional learning approach, a flipped learning/inverted classroom approach was chosen to test students’ variability in academic performance and level of motivation through the ARCS model (attention, significance, confidence, satisfaction).
Materials and Methods. Keller’s Motivation Survey of Instructional Materials was selected to assess the effect (in terms of motivation) of the flipped approach on the students. Keller’s ARCS motivation model was the basis for this survey which includes four motivational factors: attention, significance, confidence, and satisfaction. The multiple-choice test was conducted to measure the students’ academic performance. Results. After completion of the module, it was noted that significant improvements took place in the students’ academic performance, attention, confidence, and level of satisfaction. The relevance factor had not experienced much difference.
Results. After completion of the module, it was noted that significant improvements took place in the students’ academic performance, attention, confidence, and level of satisfaction. The relevance factor had not experienced much difference.
Discussion and Conclusion. The researchers’ key goal, according to previous reports, is to integrate various teaching-learning approaches in primary, secondary, k-12, etc.; engineering education has yet to be explored. The research aims to determine the level of academic achievement and motivation of the second year B. E. students for digital electronics course in the flipped learning approach as opposed to conventional teaching approach. The results can be bettered by incorporating parameters such as students’ perception, learning attitude, critical thinking skills, etc.
Forecasting Construction Engineering Students’ Learning Outcomes by Means of Computational Pedagogys
Authors: Tashkinov Juriy A.
Published: September 2020

Introduction. The prediction of learning outcomes plays an important role in professional training of the future civil engineers. The relevance of the article lies in the lack of a unified approach to predicting the formation of basic professional competencies among students of civil engineering universities. The purpose of the article is to describe the creation of a technology for predicting the formation of professional competencies of future civil engineers using modern computer technologies. Materials and Methods. The study was carried out on the basis of the results of the analysis of publications on the creation of social and pedagogical forecasts by computer methods, followed by the construction of “competence-based profiles”. To study the problem, empirical information from the results of passed examinations, tests performed by students of the academic programme 03/08/01 “Construction engineering” (102 students) was analysed. The data were presented in a 3D OLAP cube format. Results. As a result of the research, the author has created a step-by-step technology for quantitative forecasting of the formation of general professional, professional and universal competencies of future civil engineers, in accordance with the educational standard. A competence-based profile of a student enrolled with the construction engineering university has been built. Donbass National Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture served as experimental facility. The analytical tool “Competence calculator of a future civil engineer” was developed. The optimal time for forecast development was revealed: making a forecast at the early stages of training while maintaining suf ficient accuracy. Discussion and Conclusion. The results of the study open a new theoretical direction in the study of the influence of various factors on the results of pedagogical forecasting: identifying the dynamics of achieving each of the educational results in each of the academic semesters; study of factors and indicators of the forecast background.
Science Intensity of the Business Sector in Russia: An Analysis and Development Proposals
Authors: Ilina Irina E. , Zharova Elena N.
Published: September 2020

Introduction. In the context of global competition between intellectual industries and building transnational structures that ensure socio-economic development, joining the world’s top 5 most innovative economies is possible only in case of increasing the science intensity of the business sector of the economy. Based on the results of the study conducted, the article gives an analysis of the industry average values of the costs of enterprises for research and development (R&D) in economically developed countries and outlines proposals for achieving a similar level of costs for such work in Russia.

Materials and Methods. The study used data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development international statistical database, those from Rosstat, and reports from companies implementing innovative development programs. The results of the implementation of the programs for innovative development of Russian state corporations were evaluated. The study employed the methods of economic analysis, comparison, generalization, induction, and deduction.

Results. On the basis of the study conducted, the authors have proposed recommendations for bringing the R&D costs to the level of the industry average values in economically developed countries. The authors have also proposed to secure the coefficients of the R&D costs corresponding to those in countries leading in innovative development in the programs of innovative development of organizations, taking into account the industry specifics. The authors have recommended introduction of such tools that ensure the achievement of the level of investment expenditures in R&D of economically developed countries, as the “qualified customer” model and the innovation voucher.

Discussion and Conclusion. Based on the results of the analysis performed, a conclusion has been drawn that not all state corporations fully implement the assigned tasks. In order to ensure the technological development of the country, a number of federal executive bodies have been implementing a set of measures which lack synchronization. The results of this study can be used by public authorities when making managerial decisions in research and development.
Improvement of the Human Resources Policy in the Regional Health Care
Authors: Marinkin Igor O. , Kondyurina Elena G. , Aksenova Elena A. , Pushkareva Elena A. , Sokolov Stanislav V. , Latuha Olga A.
Published: September 2020

Introduction. It is not possible to create an adequate human resources policy only through the efforts of heads of medical organizations. There is a need to integrate the efforts of governments, educational institutions and employers to improve the human resources policy for regional health care. The article presents the strategy of personnel policy perfection on the basis of Russian and international organizations’ experience, research of personnel imbalance of regional public health care system and results of own researches.

Materials and Methods. The research materials were statistical data on the staffing of the regional health care, including a database of job opportunities for medical workers in the labor market, materials from a sociological survey of managers on ways to improve personnel policies and its impact on the sustainable development of health care organizations.

Results. The study of personnel policy that affects the sustainability of the development of medical organizations has shown that an important aspect of achieving long-term goals of the organization is the introduction of improvements in accordance with the modern strategy of health development. The authors identified the problems of staffing the health care system in the Novosibirsk region (a surplus of trained specialists in both outpatient and inpatient units; an imbalance of specialists with a shortage of doctors in the primary sector; there is a significant need for specialized specialists, whose training takes place through training in residency, etc.). Special attention is paid to the problem of training personnel based on continuing medical education programs. The authors focus on the need to train specialists in the region under the program “Lean medicine” for the qualitative introduction of a new model of primary health care.

Discussion and Conclusion. The main results of our work are that the regional health development strategy depends on the integration of efforts of the Ministry of Health of the region, healthcare organizations and higher educational organizations. Against the background of personnel imbalance, it is necessary to ensure the training of specialists for implementing regional health development programs in a short time. At the same time, graduate specialists should be willing to work in conditions of constant changes and at the same time contribute to the sustainable development of healthcare organizations. The results of the study are important for specialists at various levels of health authorities, higher education institutions and medical organizations.
Reliability-Based Topology Optimization Using Two Alternative Inverse Optimum Safety Factor Approaches: Application to Bridge Structures
Authors: Kharmanda Ghias , Antypas Imad R. , Dyachenko Alexey G.
Published: September 2020

Introduction. The Deterministic Topology Optimization model provides a single solution for a given design space, while the Reliability-Based Topology Optimization model provides several reliability-based topology layouts with high-performance levels. The objective of this work is to develop two strategies that can provide the designer with two categories of resulting topologies. Materials and Methods. Two alternative approaches based on the Inverse Optimum Safety Factor are developed: the first one is called the Objective-Based IOSF Approach and the second one is called Performance-Based IOSF Approach. When dealing with bridge structures, the uncertainty on the input parameters (boundary conditions, material properties, geometry, etc.) and also output parameters (compliance, etc.) should not be ignored. The sensitivity analysis is the fundamental idea of both developed approaches, identifies the role of each parameter on the structural performance. In addition, the optimization domain choice is important when eliminating material that should not affect the structure functioning. Results. Two numerical examples on a 2D bridge structure are presented to demonstrate the efficiency of the developed approaches. When considering a certain reliability level, the Reliability-Based Topology Optimization leads to two different configurations relative to the Deterministic Topology Optimization one. When increasing the reliability levels, the quantity of materials decreases that leads to an increase in the number of holes in the structures. Discussion and Conclusion. In addition to their simplified implementation, the developed alternative approaches can be considered as two generative tools to produce two different categories (families) of solutions where an alternative choice between two functions (objective/performance) is presented.
Discoloration of Bulk-Fill Versus Conventional Composites: A Spectrophotometric Evaluation
Authors: Serin-Kalay Tugba
Published: September 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the discoloration of a dual-cure bulk-fill (DCBF) and light-cure bulk-fill (LCBF) composites relative to conventional composites (CC) after water and coffee immersion.  Methods: One-hundred disc-shaped specimens (8mm in diameter × 4mm thickness) were prepared using five commercially available composites (n=10); two LCBF (XB-X-trafil Voco, FB-FiltekTM Bulk Fill), one DCBF (FU-Fill-upTM Coltene), and two CC (CE-Clearfil Majesty ES2, EQ-Estelite ΣQuick). Initial and final color readouts were measured with a spectrophotometer (Easyshade,Vita) according to the CIELAB color system.  Statistical analyses were performed using 2-way ANOVA with Bonferroni adjustment to evaluate ∆E, ∆L, ∆a, and ∆b parameters (p<0.05). Results: Significant interactions were noted among the material types and immersion solutions for all evaluated parameters (p=0.00). ∆E values were observed in the order of FU>FB≥XB>EQ≥CE in water immersion groups and XB>FB>EQ≥FU≥CE in coffee immersion groups. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, DCBF composite is more susceptible to intrinsic discoloration compared to LCBF and CC. However, DCBF exhibited lower extrinsic discoloration than LCBF and comparable with CC after coffee immersion. Depending on their chemical and structural compositions, composites will exhibit color change, which compromises the esthetic performance of composite restorations.
Design(er) não soluciona problemas: uma crítica epistemológica contra-hegemônica
Authors: Da Silva Jéssica Dalcin
Published: September 2020

Resumo: O design(er), ao permear entre ideais humanistas e consumistas, reflete uma ideologia dominante e suas resistências contra-hegemônicas, e seu olhar não está livre de distorções. À parte da banalização no senso comum, é preocupante a supervalorização do discurso do campo: ‘solucionar problemas’. Este entendimento utópico resulta em ação impositiva, no mínimo, condescendente. Ao discordar deste viés que gera imprecisões epistemológicas nos ambientes acadêmico e profissional, faz-se uma busca ontológica através do cerne do design atual – centrado no humano; entendido como atividade projetual; presente em todas as pessoas – de modo a apresentar o vislumbre de que design não é uma abordagem para o outro e para o objeto, mas sim com o outro: posicionamento empático e socialmente responsável.Palavras-chave: Formação. Projeto. Solução.
Problem Psikis Lansia dan Upaya Mengatasinya Melalui Bimbingan Keagamaan
Authors: Saepah Saepah , Kusnawan Aep , Tajiri Hajir
Published: September 2020

Penelitian bertujuan untuk  : 1) untuk mengetahui keadaan psikis lansia, 2) bimbingan keagamaan, 3) untuk mengetahui hasil bimbingan keagamaan untuk upaya mengatasi problem psikis lansia di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Budi Pertiwi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data bertumpu pada observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan cara mengumpulkan dan menyusun seluruh data yang diperlukan, mengklasifikasikan data-data sesuai dengan jenis masing-masing, setelah itu ditafsirkan dan langkah terakhir di simpulkan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa : 1) Keadaan psikis lansia disana kurang  baik. 2) Adapun bimbingan keagamaan yang dilakukan di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Budi Pertiwi ini benar-benar berperan penting untuk upaya mengatasi problem psikis lansia. 3) Hasil bimbingan keagamaan dalam upaya mengatasi problem psikis lansia di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Budi Pertiwi ini sangat berperan penting. Dengan bimbingan keagamaan mereka bisa menyelesaikan berbagai permasalahan yang menimpa hidup mereka yang membuat hidup mereka tidak tenang. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa bimbingan keagamaan yang berikan kepada lansia untuk mengatasi problem psikisnya yaitu dengan metode ceramah, hapalan dan bed room. Dalam hal ini dapat dikatakan bahwa bimbingan keagamaan cukup baik dan lancar serta berdampak positif bagi lansia.

The study aims to: 1) to find out the psychological state of the elderly, 2) religious guidance, 3) to find out the results of religious guidance to overcome the psychological problems of the elderly at the Tresna Werdha Budi Pertiwi Social Institution. This research uses descriptive method with data collection techniques based on observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis is done by collecting and compiling all necessary data, classifying the data according to their respective types, after which they are interpreted and the final step is concluded. The results of the study show that: 1) The psychic condition of the elderly there is not good. 2) The religious guidance carried out at the Tresna Werdha Budi Pertiwi Social Institution really plays an important role in efforts to overcome the psychological problems of the elderly. 3) The results of religious guidance in efforts to overcome the psychological problems of the elderly at the Tresna Werdha Budi Pertiwi Social Institution play an important role. With religious guidance they can solve various problems that befall their lives that make their lives uneasy. It can be concluded that religious guidance is given to the elderly to overcome their psychological problems, namely the lecture method, memorization and bed room. In this case it can be said that religious guidance is quite good and smooth and has a positive impact on the elderly.
Bimbingan Akhlak pada Anak melalui Sistem Halaqah Quran
Authors: Kuswandi Sinta Hajrina , Effendi Dudy Imanuddin , Mujib Abdul
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan Untuk mengetahui Bimbingan Akhlak pada Anak melalui Sistem Halaqah Quran di SD Al-Quran, untuk mengetahui Faktor Penunjang dan Penghambat Bimbingan Akhlak pada Anak melalui Sistem Halaqah Quran di SD Al-Quran, serta untuk mengetahui hasil yang dicapai dari Bimbingan Akhlak pada Anak melalui Sistem Halaqah Quran di SD Al-Quran. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, yaitu menerapkan fenomena sosial atau suatu peristiwa apa adanya. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa bimbingan akhlak pada anak melalui sistem Halaqah Quran diketahui berlangsung dengan efektif dan cukup berhasil. Dampaknya dapat dirasakan oleh Guru Al-Quran selaku pembimbing dan orang tua siswa yang melaporkan perubahan akhlak siswa yang diaplikasikan di rumah. Secara pemahaman, siswa sudah mampu memahami bagaimana akhlak yang baik yang harus dilakukan. Diantaranya Akhlak kepada Allah Swt, Akhlak kepada sesama dan Akhlak kepada lingkungan.

This research aims to find out the Moral Guidance in Children through the Halaqah Quran System at SD Al-Quran, to find out the Supporting Factors and Inhibitors of Moral Guidance on Children through the Halaqah Quran System in the Al-Quran Koran. and to find out the results achieved from Moral Guidance on Children through the Halaqah Quran System in the Al-Quran Elementary School. This study uses descriptive qualitative method, which implements social phenomena or event as they are. From the results of the study, it was found that moral guidance in children through the Halaqah Quran system was known to be effective and quite successful. The impact can be felt by Al-Quran Teachers as mentors and parents of students who report students'moral changes applied at home. In understanding, students have been able tounderstand how good morals must be done. Among there are morals to Allah, morality to others, and morals to the environment.
Bimbingan Akhlak dalam Membantuk Karakter Anak Asuh
Authors: Nurlianti Yuli , Mutaqin Zaenal , Saefullah Chatib
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas bimbingan akhlak di PSAA Rumah Bening Nurani (YABNI) Tanjungsari Sumedang yang meliputi proses pelaksanaan dan tujuan tercapainya program bimbingan akhlak. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif.  Adapun teknik pengumpulan data yaitu melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data penelitian, diperoleh: pelaksanaan bimbingan akhlak di PSAA Rumah Bening Nurani (YABNI) Tanjungsari Sumedang dapat dikatakan belum efektif, dikarenakan pelaksanaan bimbingan akhlak di di PSAA Rumah Bening Nurani belum dilakukan secara terstruktur, sedangkan suatu bimbingan haruslah dilakukan dengan terstruktur dan berkesinambungan agar hasil yang di diperoleh dapat maksimal. Meskipun beberapa tujuan dari program bimbingan ini telah tercapai, yakni anak asuh mengalami perubahan sikap setelah berada di Panti Sosial Asuhan Anak Rumah Bening Nurani. Adapun karakter berbasis islami yang ada pada diri anak asuh di PSAA Bening Nurani Tanjungsari Sumedang tidak hanya tercapai karena adanya pelaksanaan bimbingan akhlak saja, adanya faktor lain yang ikut mempengaruhi tercapainya tujuan dari program bimbingan akhlak yakni karena adanya kegiatan keagamaan.

This study aims to research the effectiveness of moral guidance in PSAA Rumah Bening Nurani (YABNI) Tanjungsari Sumedang which includes the implementation process and the goal of achieving the moral guidance program. The research method used is descriptive method with qualitative approach. The data collection techniques are through observation, interviews, and documentation. Based on the results of research data analysis, obtained: the implementation of moral guidance in PSAA Bening Nurani House (YABNI) Tanjungsari Sumedang can be said not effective, because the implementation of moral guidance in the PSAA Rumah Bening Nurani has not been done in a structured, while a guidance must be done with a structured and sustainable so that the results obtained can be maximized. Although some of the goals of this guidance program have been achieved, the foster children experience a change of attitude after being in the Children's Home Children Care Rumah Bening Nurani. The Islamic-based character that is in the foster children in PSAA Bening Nurani Tanjungsari Sumedang not only achieved because of the implementation of moral guidance alone, the existence of other factors that influence the achievement of the goal of the moral guidance program that is because of religious activities.
Perspektif Psikologi Pengambilan Keputusan dalam Kepemimpinan Pendidikan
Authors: Mustakim Bahrum
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis akuntabilitas kepemimpinan sekolah dalam proses pengambilan keputusan. Pengambilan keputusan berkaitan dengan tipe personalitas dan gaya kepemimpinan. Dalam lembaga pendidikan, pengambilan keputusan adalah bagian dari pengelolaan yang berorientasi pada perwujudan roda organisasi dan manajemen ekosistem pendidikan. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan studi kepustakaan. Penelitian dilakukan dengan merekam literatur primer yang berkaitan dengan pengambilan keputusan secara partisipatif. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa implementasi akuntabilitas didasarkan pada adanya otoritas kepemimpinan dan responsibilitas bawahan. Dalam hal ini, pengambilan keputusan secara partisipatif didasarkan pada peran pemimpin dan adanya persepsi dan aspirasi bawahan dalam pemecahan masalah, mencari alternatif, memformulasi dan memberikan informasi.

 

This study aims to analyze the accountability of school leadership in the decision-making process. Decision making is related to personality types and leadership styles. In educational institutions, decision making is part of management that is oriented to the realization of the wheels of the organization and management of the education ecosystem. The research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study. The study was conducted by recording primary literature relating to participatory decision making. The results of the study concluded that the implementation of accountability was based on the existence of leadership authority and responsibility of subordinates. In this case, participatory decision making is based on the role of the leader and the perception and aspirations of subordinates in problem-solving, finding alternatives, formulating, and providing information.
Organisasi ‘Aisyiyah dan Pembentukan Kepribadian Remaja Muslimah
Authors: Huda Alfian Nurul , Fachruddin Tjetjep , Fakhruroji Moch.
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini mengungkapkan tentang peran organisasi ‘Aisyiyah dalam pembentukan kepribadian remaja muslimah. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif untuk mengungkapkan fakta-fakta yang nampak di lapangan dan mendeskripsikannya secara sistematis, faktual dan akurat. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data digunakan dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Dalam penelitian ini dilakukan proses menganalisis, mengumpulkan dan menginventarisir data, mengklasifikasikan data, dan terakhir menarik kesimpulan. Dari hasil penelitian di organisasi ‘Aisyiyah Tanjungsari dapat diketahui bahwa peran organisasi ‘Aisyiyah dalam membentuk kepribadian remaja muslimah, mengacu pada semua program kerja, langkah-langkah dan sikap masyarakat yang berorientasi pada pembentukan kepribadian remaja muslimah.

 

This study reveals the role of ‘Aisyiyah organization in making female muslim youth personality. The method used in this research is a descriptive method to reveal the facts that appear in the field and describe them systematically, factually and accurately. The data collection techniques are by observing, interviewing and documenting. In analyzing research used collecting and inventorying data, classifying data, and finally drawing conclusions. From the results of research in the organization isy Aisyiyah Tanjungsari that can be obtained the role of organization isy Aisyiyah in shaping the personality of Muslim teenagers, referring to all work programs, steps and attitudes that are oriented towards the formation of Muslim teenage personality.
Manajemen Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Santri Siap Guna dalam Membentuk Karakter Santri “Baku”
Authors: Sakinah Kikin , Zulkarnaen Fisher , Sadiah Dewi
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui manajemen pendidikan dan pelatihan Santri Siap Guna (SSG) dalam membentuk karakter santri Baku (Baik dan Kuat). Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif,  bertujuan untuk menggambarkan, memaparkan, dan menjelaskan data-data mengenai manajemen pendidikan dan pelatihan SSG dalam membentuk karakter santri Baku,  yaitu melalui wawancara, observasi, studi dokumentasi kepada objek penelitian tersebut. Dari hasil penelitian ini dapat diketahui bahwa manajemen diklat yang dilakukan SSG dalam membentuk karakter santri Baku telah memenuhi kebutuhan diklat. Hal ini terlihat dari pengelolaan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi yang sejalan dengan panduan diklat pada umumnya. Selain itu keberhasilan dalam membentuk karakter Baku terlihat dari perubahan peserta usai mengikuti diklat serta adanya program berkelanjutan. Berdasarkan penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa manajemen pendidikan dan pelatihan SSG dalam membentuk karakter santri Baku telah berhasil dan peserta mampu menerapkan nilai-nilai yang berkarakter Baku.

This study aims to find out the management of education and training of Santri Siap Guna (SSG) in shaping the character of santri Baku (Baik and Kuat). The research method used is descriptive method with qualitative approach, aims to describe, describe, and explain data about management education and training SSG in shaping character of santri Baku, that is through interview, observation, documentation study to object of the research. From the results of this study it can be seen that the training of training done by SSG in shaping the character of santri Baku has fulfilled the training requirement. This is evident from the management of planning, implementation and evaluation in line with the training manual in general. In addition, the success in shaping the character of Baku is seen from the change of participants after attending the training and the continuity of the program. Based on this research, it can be concluded that SSG education and training management in shaping the character of santri Baku has been successful and the participants are able to apply the values ​​of Baku character.
Implementasi Manajemen Zakat Produktif dalam Upaya Mengentaskan Kemiskinan
Authors: Hilman Aulia , Anwar Saeful , Herman Herman , Herman Herman
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perencanaan fundraising zakat produktif dalam upaya mengentaskan kemiskinan. Untuk mengetahui perencanaan pendidtribusian zakat produktif. Ketiga, untuk mengetahui perencanaan pendayagunaan zakat produktif.Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan metode deskriptif karena tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menggambarkan atau memaparkan penjelasan tentang implementasi manajemen zakat produktif di BAZNAS Ciamis dalam upaya mengentaskan kemiskinan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi. Analisis data yang dilakukan dengan proses pengumpulan data, diklasifikasikan menurut jenisnya masing-masing serta menghubungkan data satu dengan data yang lain, di analisis dan terakhir menarik kesimpulan. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif karena tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menggambarkan atau memaparkan penjelasan tentang implementasi manajemen zakat produktif dalam upaya mengentaskan kemiskinan.

This study aims to determine the planning of productive zakat fundraising in an effort to alleviate poverty. To know the planning of productive distribution. To know the planning of productive utilization. This research includes qualitative research using descriptive method because the purpose of this research is to describe or explain the explanation about the implementation of productive zakat management in BAZNAS Ciamis in an effort to alleviate property. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, documentation. Data analysis conducted by data collection process, classified by their respective types and linking data one with other data in the analysis and last draw conclusions. This research includes qualitative research using descriptive method because the purpose of this research is to describe or explain the explanation about the implementation of productive zakat management in the effort to alleviate poverty.