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Culturological dimensions of artistic image
Authors:   Petro Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine, Brovko M. M.
Published: April 2020

Research of the cultural artistic image is the issue of the nowadays of contemporary aesthetics. As a result, of that value that is acquired by artistic images in a modern culture, and new creative opportunities of cultural development, in the sphere of arts that is predefined by new realities in the field of cultural existence of man in the world. In Ukrainian scienctific research withstand and accept thesis the point that art, mainly in the formof image, becomes active, culturecreative force that acts directly on spiritual-emotional world of a person. At the sametime, culture-creative activity of art can appear beyond and pose vivid embodiment of artistic idea. A work of art is able to reflect theoretical, moral, legal and other public ideas that can influence on people exactly in such their hypostasis. To a large extent relying on modern, and not only modern, artistic practice, and taking into account theoretical works, we can confidently talk about the levels of vividness of art and levels of activity, cultural-creative nature of art. An important moment in terms of clarifying the cultural specificity of the artistic image is that it, thanks to its content, is constantly included in the structure of social practice. In order to outline the way of analyzing the artistic image as a special phenomenon of culture the essential features of which are expressed in its cultural potential, it is firstly necessary to understand what the image represents an integral cultural and spiritual formation that has certain properties and qualities distinguishing it from all other spiritual phenomena. It is necessary to clarify the structural and typological features, which, on the one hand, characterize it as a specific element of art, and on the other – contain something that constantly displays the artistic image beyond the boundaries of art. The concept of the "image-action" is able to grasp by its content a number of artistic features that characterize it, on the one hand, as a way of spiritual and practical mastering by a person of reality in accordance with all the consequences that stem from this feature of art. With the other – with the possibilities of analysis open from the standpoint of its active being in society as a phenomenon of culture, its cultural dimensions.
Isoprenoids and Fatty Acids Derivatives from the Chloroform Fraction of the Antimycobacterial Methanol Extract Ximeniaamericana Lam. (Olacaceae) Stem Bark
Authors: Afieroho Ozadheoghene Eriarie , Lawson L. , Emenyonu Nnamdi
Published: April 2020

This study investigated the triterpenoids and fatty acid derivatives, and the in vitro growth inhibitory effect against clinical strains of Mycobacteria tuberculosis of the stem bark of Ximenia Americanaa plant widely used in ethno-medicine for the treatment of bacterial and skin infections, poison, post-partum hemorrhage, anaemia, and dysentery. The macerated methanol extract (XAM) of the stem bark was evaluated for anti-tuberculosis activity using the Lowensten Jensen method against de-contaminated clinical strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The XAM was fractionated by open column chromatography on a normal phase silica gel column with a 25 % stepwise gradient of chloroform-methanol as mobile phase. The constituents of the non-polar column fractions eluted with 100% chloroform were characterized using Gas Chromatography-Mass spectroscopic (GC-MS) techniques and by comparison with reference NIST library compound. The XAM (5 mg/mL) inhibited the growth of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis. GC-MS analysis of the non-polar column fractions afforded Two lupane-type triterpenoids: Lup-20-(29)-en-3-one (15) and lupeol (16), three phytosteroids: campesterol (11), stigmasterol (12) and gamma-sitosterol (14), one fridelane-type triterpenoid: Friedelan-3-one (8), one oleanane-type triterpenoid: 12-oleanen-3-one (13), and the fatty acids: Palmitic acid methyl ester (1), Palmitic acid (2), 11-octadecenoic acid methyl ester (3), Octadecanoic acid methyl ester (4), Cis-13-Octadecenoic acid (5), 10,13-octadecadiynoic acid methyl ester (6), Docosanoic acid (7), Tetracosanoic acid (9), and Hexacosanoic acid methyl ester (10). The presence of these bioactive triterpenoids and fatty acids could offer an explanation for the ethno-medicinal uses of this plant. Further work is on-going to isolate in pure form, and characterized the bioactive constituents in the XAM with the view of discovery lead compounds for the treatment of tuberculosis and associated opportunistic bacterial infections.
Anogenital Warts Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among MSM Population in Surakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Soenardi Ancella , Fiqri Ahmad , Trisnarizki Leonardo , Kariosentono Harijono , Probandari Ari Natalia , Mawardi Prasetyadi , Redhono Dhani , Ellistasari Endra Yustin
Published: April 2020

To know anogenital warts prevalence and its correlation with HIV infection in men who have sex with men (MSM) population in Surakarta, Indonesia. To identify risk factors associated with anogenital warts among MSM population in Surakarta, Indonesia.

This cross-sectional study collects data from MSM population in Surakarta, Indonesia. Patients are MSM who joined monthly mobile clinic held by the health government of Surakarta and those who attend the Voluntary Consultation and Testing Clinic of Dr. Moewardi General Hospital. Risk factors were asked using questionnaire. Physical examination was used to diagnose anogenital warts, and took blood samples for HIV screening.

From 190 subjects, 25 (13.1%) had anogenital warts, and 17 (8.9%) are HIV positive. Anogenital warts increase the odds of having HIV infection by 5.18 times. Risk factors that contribute to anogenital warts include age 25-34 years old (OR= 3,729) and a history of drug abuse (OR= 7.184).

This research only uses simple physical examination to diagnose anogenital warts, and the small study subjects may not be representative of general MSM population in Indonesia.

Age 25-34 years old and history of drug abuse are substantial risk factors for anogenital warts. Having anogenital warts infection increases the odds of acquiring HIV.  This study highlights the importance of STD screening especially in high-risk population such as MSM, which currently is still neglected by the Health Department of Indonesia.
Antioxidant and Subchronic Toxicity Study of Myrmecodia Platytyrae (MyP) Water Extract
Authors: Hasan M. K. Nik , Wahab I. Abdul , Mizaton H. H. , Rasadah M. A. , Rashid L. Abd , Hafizatul S. M. A. Nurul , Azman M. A. , Amir H. Iyad , Isham B. Y.
Published: April 2020

In this study, Myrmecodia platytyrae (MyP) water extract was investigated to explain the antioxidant property and its safety. Water extract of MyP was prepared and tested for ORAC for each batch of preparations. The MyP water extract was administered daily onto three groups of experimental animals which were Low Dose (LD), Medium Dose (MD) and High Dose (HD) groups for a period of consecutive 28 days according to the OECD GLP guideline (OECD TG 407). The ORAC results showed that MyP water extract has an antioxidant activity for each batch. The subchronic toxicity test showed that MyP water extract product has no observable sub-chronic toxic effect on Sprague Dawley rats. The body weight of rats increased along with proportional food and water intake. In the same way, all hematological, biochemical parameters as well as histopathological observation do not show any abnormal finding. Gross observations, feed and water consumption, urine strip test and animals’ weight during necropsy did not show any difference compared to the control group. In conclusion, MyP water extract is suggested to have a broad safety margin in experimental animals.
Long-term results of tonsillectomy in professional opera singers: a pilot study
Authors: Clarós Pedro , Sobolewska Aleksandra , Pujol María Del Carmen , Clarós-Pujol Astrid , Clarós Andrés
Published: April 2020

Background: The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the long-term influence of tonsillectomy on the quality of life and voice performance of opera singers. Survey study which was reviewing the long-term effects of tonsillectomy.  

Methods: Retrospective review of patients’ records and surveys in which patients have answered the questions about the influence of tonsillectomy on their voice. A total group of 30 singers was included in the study. They answered the questions about the indications for surgery, symptoms, and changes in their voice after surgery. The study group consisted of 19 women and 11 men. Mean age was 18.53 years old at the moment of surgery. The group included eleven sopranos, six mezzos, two contraltos, four tenors, five baritones, and one bass singer.  

Results: A most common indication for tonsillectomy in opera singers was recurrent tonsillitis and was present in over 83% of cases. After surgery, the voice performance was better in 60% of cases, breathing improved in 50% of cases, voice emission was higher in 53% of cases. Over 80% of singers would recommend that surgery to another opera singer.

Conclusions: Singers evaluated long-term influence of tonsillectomy as positive. Over 80% admitted improved effect on emission and the function of voice.
Expression of proliferation markers in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma: an association with clinico-pathological factors and treatment outcomes
Authors: Iype Elizabeth Mathew , Balakrishna Rajan , Subhadradevi Lakshmi , Thulaseedharan Jissa Vinoda , Veerabadhran Bharath , Kattoran Jayasree
Published: April 2020

Background: The study was done with the objective to study the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), cyclin D1 and Ki-67 in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and to assess the correlation of all three proliferation markers with various clinic-pathological parameters, the treatment outcomes as well as survival.

Methods: We prospectively evaluated the surgical specimens of 72 laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) patients, treated with primary surgery and post-operative adjuvant therapy. Tumor tissue samples were analysed for the expression of EGFR, cyclin D1 and Ki-67 markers and analysis were done by immune-histochemistry and western blot test.  

Results: EGFR showed significant expression in 67.6% and was insignificant in 31.9% patients in our analysis of 72 tumor samples. Cyclin D1 showed intense expression in 43%, and was insignificant in 57% patients. Ki-67 was intensely expressed in 43% patients. There was no correlation between expression of these markers with age, T-stage and N-stage. However, all the three markers showed significantly intense expression in tumours with extra capsular disease as well as perineural invasion (PNI) both of which are features of invasiveness of the tumor.

Conclusions: Estimation of biomarkers such as EGFR, cyclin Dl, and Ki-67 could be beneficial in predicting tumor aggressiveness, prognosis and survival in LSCC patients. Thus, all the three proliferation markers can be categorized as markers of invasiveness. Combination of proliferation markers-EGFR, cyclin D1 and Ki-67 is useful pre-operatively in planning surgical strategies so as to decide a more radical approach for the resection of the primary as well as neck dissection.
Occurrence of deviated nasal septum in terms of angles and its relation with sinus disease in patients of chronic rhinosinusitis: a computed tomography scan study
Authors: Sonone Jayant K. , Garg Deepika , Solanke Poonam S.
Published: April 2020

Background: The intention of this study was to evaluate angles of nasal septal deviation by measuring angle of nasal septal deviation on computerized tomography of the para nasal sinuses (CT PNS) and to study the effect of increasing septal angle on chronic sinusitis. No other study in the literature has measured exact angle of septal deviation in terms of degrees.

Methods: A prospective cross-sectional observational study was carried out from September 2015 to August 2017 and 57 patients with diagnosis of having chronic sinusitis, were evaluated with CT PNS (coronal and axial views).  

Results: Most patients of chronic rhinosinusitis had septal deviation in grade III, followed by grade II, then grade I.

Conclusions: This study concludes that higher the angle of septal deviation, higher the incidence of CRS and vice versa.

 
Introduction of a new key step in lateral approach thyroidectomy: a randomised prospective study on thirty patients
Authors: Phookan Jyotirmoy , Gupta Shilpi
Published: April 2020

Background: The school of Bilroth in Vienna started modern thyroid surgeries in 1860s.1 Thyroidectomy was associated with high mortality, recurrent laryngeal nerve injuries and tetany. One and a half century down the timeline, complications still occur. Although, in experienced hands, the thyroid surgeries performed today are associated with minimal mortality and morbidity. Lateral approach thyroidectomy is a commonly practiced approach with fewer complications. We carried out a study to assess the efficacy, safety and advantages of lateral approach thyroidectomy with a new key step.

Methods: A prospective study was performed on thirty patients undergoing conventional open thyroidectomy from January to July 2019 at a tertiary care hospital in north east India. All patients underwent open thyroidectomy via lateral approach in which identifying superior belly of omohyoid was considered a key step of surgery. Basic demographic data, preoperative diagnosis, operative time, blood loss, need for transection of strap muscles and complications were recorded.  

Results: There were no intra-operative complications, without the need to cut strap muscles or sacrifice superior belly of omohyoid in any case. Voice change was seen in one case, improved after steroid administration. One case developed tetany after total thyroidectomy managed with calcium supplements.

Conclusions: Results suggested that lateral approach of thyroidectomy is a quick and safe technique where identification of superior belly of omohyoid considered as our key step, enabled easy delivery of superior pole of thyroid and facilitates easy identification and preservation of vital structures; thus, causing least morbid sequelae.
Evaluation of pectoralis major myocutaneous flap at tertiary care hospital: retrospective study of 60 cases
Authors: Parmar Bhagirathsinh D. , Jha Sushil , Sinha Vikas , Meshram Sonal , Dave Gavendra P. , Rajpurohit Bhagwansingh
Published: April 2020

Background: Reconstruction following advanced oral cancer is a formidable task in developing country, with poor infrastructure and heavy chunk of advanced stage (T3-T4) oral malignancy. Options available for reconstructions are regional pedicle flaps and microvascular free flaps. Pedicle flaps particularly the pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) flap have an easy learning curve for most of surgeons. Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap is regarded as the workhorse for reconstruction in many head and neck surgeries.

Methods: A study was undertaken on patients of soft tissue defects of head and neck region after resection of tumor of oral cavity (squamous cell carcinoma). Total 60 patients, who were managed in ENT department, Sir T hospital, Bhavnagar from 2016-19 were included in this study.  

Results: Gingivo-buccal complex was the most common site observed for oral malignancy and majority of patients were in TNM stage-I, II, III in this study. Apart from total flap necrosis observed in 1 patient, in rest all the patients PMMC flap very well survived with some major/minor, flap related and unrelated complications.

Conclusions: The PMMC flap is effective in reconstruction of defect after excision of oral cavity cancers in developing country with heavy chunk of oral cavity cancer patients. In spite of several minor flap related and flap unrelated complications, PMMC flap survival rate is high and total flap necrosis rate is very low.
Laryngeal diphtheria: still a problem
Authors: Ali Mohamed Riyas , Devi Taorem Medhabati , Meher Ravi , Passey Jai Chand , Singh Ishwar , Shereen Fathima
Published: April 2020

Background: Globally diphtheria has been showing a declining trend due to effective childhood vaccination programmes. However, inadequate healthcare delivery systems and other social factors have led to diphtheria re-emerging and remaining endemic in many regions of the world. Securing airway by emergency tracheostomy plays a pivotal role in the management of laryngeal diphtheria in addition to antitoxin.

Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted in Department of ENT, Maulana Azad Medical College from January 2015 to December 2018. The study included cases of diphtheria with stridor or impending airway obstruction. The information collected included age, gender, socioeconomic status and immunization status. The month of presentation was noted to establish the seasonal trend of the infection.  

Results: Maximum number of cases was in the age group of 3 to 9 years (62.3% of total cases). Male children predominated over female children with overall sex ratio of 3:1. Most of the cases presenting to us were partially immunized (51.8%) or unimmunized (44.6%). The maximum number of cases was reported in the month of August to November (96 out of 122 cases). Emergency tracheostomy was done in 86.9% (106 out of 122 cases).

Conclusions: Diphtheria still continues to be a major public health issue in India. Early recognition and treatment are necessary to prevent morbidities and mortalities. Tracheostomy is a speedy and efficient lifesaving procedure in the management of laryngeal diphtheria.

 
Comparative study between over underlay with classical underlay techniques of tympanoplasty
Authors: Basavaraj Prashanth Kudure , Anandappa Manjunatha H. , Prabhakaran Veena , Sharma Nishtha , Karkala Shreyas
Published: April 2020

Background: The objective of the study was to compare the over underlay tympanoplasty technique with classical underlay tympanoplasty in terms of hearing impairment, graft acceptance and complications.

Methods: 60 patients of chronic otitis media, mucosal, inactive, aged between 16-60 years who presented to ENT OPD with small, medium, large and subtotal perforations having mild to moderate conductive hearing loss were included in the study. After taking informed consent, patients were randomly divided into 2 groups containing 30 patients each. In group A, graft was placed medial to the handle of malleus and medial to the annulus (underlay technique), while in group B, graft was placed lateral to the handle of malleus and medial to the annulus (over underlay technique). Both groups were reviewed after 6 months. Pre-operative and post-operative air bone gap were compared. Surgery was considered successful based on post-operative graft uptake, hearing improvement and maintenance of middle ear space.  

Results: In group A, re-perforation was seen in 8 cases (26.7%) whereas only 3 cases (10%) in group B had re-perforation. Medialization was noted among 4 patients in group A (13.3%), and was absent in group B. Lateralization was absent in both the groups. Post-operative hearing threshold in group A was 6.2±4.56 dB and in group B was 11.45±7.38 dB.

Conclusions: Over underlay tympanoplasty is a safer technique as compared to classical underlay, showing lower rates of re-perforation or medialization and a significant improvement in hearing. Hence over-underlay is an effective method, having higher success rates.
Diagnostic dilemmas of head and neck tuberculosis: our experience and review of literature
Authors: Pavithran Pallavi , S. G. Mahesh
Published: April 2020

Background: The aim of the study was to highlight the varied and changing presentations of head and neck tuberculosis, discuss the difficulties in diagnosis and treatment.

Methods: This was a 5 years retrospective analysis of patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) of the head and neck region.  

Results: 43 patients with EPTB were studied. Most had cervical lymphadenopathy (35), 9 had laryngeal, 7 tuberculous otitis media, and one patient each of PNS, oropharyngeal and retropharyngeal involvement. 8 patients had pulmonary TB, 2 had Potts spine, and 5 gave history of previous TB. FNAC was effective in nodal disease, PPD test positive in 20% and HPE was used to make the diagnosis in other types.

Conclusions: TB is re-emerging as a significant cause of morbidity. Diagnosing EPTB requires high index of suspicion. Cervical lymphadenopathy is the commonest presentation, followed by larynx, and then ear. FNAC is a reliable and convenient way to diagnose lymphadenopathy. Hitopathological examination needed for confirmation, and for other sites. Further investigations are needed to exclude pulmonary or systemic TB. All patients should be categorised into proper category of anti-tuberculous treatment (ATT) and treated according to ATT regimen.
Combination drug therapy for laryngopharyngeal reflex
Authors: Hussain Raj Tajamul , Makhdoomi Owais , Showkat Showkat Ahmad
Published: April 2020

Background: We sought to evaluate the combination of high-dose prebreakfast proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) (40 mg pantoprazole) and a bedtime high-dose ranitidine (300 mg) dosing as a surrogate and rational regimen for LPR.

Methods: 60 subjects that presented to ENT and HNS OPD with symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) were prospectively evaluated and underwent a comprehensive otolaryngological examination. All subjects were treated sequentially and outcomes recorded using reflux finding score (RFS) and reflux symptom index (RSI).  

Results: The mean age of the cohort was 35±06.51 (age range, 8-55). Mean RSI of all patients was 24.8 before treatment with combination of PPIs and H2 receptor antagonists. Significant change in RSI were observed after the first 8 weeks of therapy and no further significant changes were observed over the next 16 weeks. Mean RFS of the patients was 12 before starting the treatment and there was a significant response in mean RFS at 16 weeks of therapy.

Conclusions: A surrogate high-dose prebreakfast PPI (40 mg pantoprazole) and a bedtime high-dose ranitidine (300 mg) dosing regimen is effective in improving RSI and RFS in majority of cases who present with LPR.

 
Primary mucosal malignant melanoma of the nasal cavity
Authors: Mukhopadhyay Subrata , Haque Misbahul
Published: April 2020

Primary mucosal melanoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is a very aggressive and rare disease with only about 0.5 % of malignant melanoma arising from the nasal cavity. There are only few reports from India. We report a rare case of sino-nasal mucosal malignant melanoma in a 58 years old female who presented with blackish coloured sino-nasal mass involving right nasal cavity, spontaneous and recurrent epistaxis and obliteration of the right naso-labial fold with occasional pain in the past 10 months. Contrast enhanced computed tomography scan showed a heterogenous mass involving right nasal cavity, right maxillary antrum and right ethmoidal area. A positron emission tomography computed tomography was also done which showed increased uptake in the region mentioned above. Initial biopsy, the mass was diagnosed as malignant melanoma. Total maxillectomy was performed with plan of post-operative radiotherapy.
Mammary analogue secretory carcinoma: a rare salivary gland tumor
Authors: Pol Shashikant Anil , Singhal Surinder K. , Gupta Nitin , Bayad Himanshu
Published: April 2020

Mammary analogue secretary carcinoma are salivary gland tumors similar to secretary carcinoma of breast histologically. It usually affects adults with mean age group of 45 years. Clinically it is usually slow growing, low grade malignancy with favorable prognosis. We are reporting a case of 47 years old female presented with complaints of swelling behind left ear for last 7 years. It was slow growing, painless and persistent. On examination, 4 x 3 cm swelling was present just below left ear lobule. It was nontender, firm, irregular in shape with smooth surface with slight mobility and overlying skin pinchable. Fine needle aspiration cytology suggested benign tumor with cystic change. On contrast enhanced computed tomography scan, there was a lobulated hypodense lesion measuring 24×35×32 mm with internal septations and enhancement of wall in expected location of superficial as well as deep lobe of left parotid gland. Patient underwent left total conservative parotidectomy and histopathology came out to be secretory analogue mammary carcinoma. Subsequently she received post-operative radiotherapy. Patient is on regular follow up and disease free till date. Usually mammary analogue secretory carcinoma is a low-grade malignancy with good prognosis. Immunohistochemistry is confirmatory which shows positivity for S-100 protein and mammaglobin.
Chronic otitis media progressing to temporal bone osteomyelitis and sequestration with mastoid cavity myiasis in paediatric age group: an unusual case report
Authors: Basavaraj Prashanth Kudure , Anandappa Manjunatha H. , Sharma Nishtha , Karkala Shreyas , Prabhakaran Veena
Published: April 2020

Myiasis is the infestation by fly larvae. There are few sporadic publications regarding human ear myiasis. Osteomyelitis of temporal bone is also an uncommon entity. This study aims to describe the clinical presentation and management of a unique presentation of mastoid cavity myiasis and sequestration in a 4 year old child, who presented to Chigateri district hospital, Davangere with blood tinged discharge along with visible maggots from left external auditory canal and post auricular sinus since 3 days, with history of chronic otitis media. After manual cleaning of maggots, high resonance computed tomography of temporal bone was done, which showed findings suggestive of foreign body with bony density. Modified radical mastoidectomy was done, where osteomyelitis of temporal bone with sequestrum was encountered on table and removed. Diagnosis of temporal bone osteomyelitis requires a high degree of suspicion, especially in a setting of myiasis, as these 2 rare pathologies have not been reported to co-occur in literature. Early intervention is essential to avoid fatal complications of this infrequent presentation.
Reconstruction of dorsum of nose after excision of basal cell carcinoma
Authors: Dwivedi Anshuman , Kour Manmeet , Gupta Menka
Published: April 2020

Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma are the most common malignant tumors of the face. The paramedian forehead flap is the standard reconstructive choice for closing large-sized defects of the distal half of the nose. A melolabial interpolation flap and bilobed or trilobed flaps are another option. The dorsal nasal (Rieger) flap is suitable at this location for the closure of small-sized defects, particularly when they are located medially. Here we are discussing an ulcus rodens case we observed in an elderly patient which was treated with a Rieger’s flap.
Acinic cell carcinoma of ascending ramus mandible: a rare case report
Authors: Munjal Manish , Rishi Porshia , Tuli Nitika , Singh Harjinder , Talwar Shivam , Sharma Salony , Munjal Shubham
Published: April 2020

Acini cell carcinoma are low grade tumors of the salivary glands with a rare occurrence in the axial or appendicular skeleton. The parotid, submandibular and the minor salivary glands are sites of involvement in that order. Painless swelling is the usual presentation with a lytic appearance on radiology and imaging, CT or MRI, FNAC can to some extent differentiate between a benign or malignant lesion thereby dictating the likely extent of excision. On histopathological examination of resected specimens, acinic cell carcinoma shows tumor cells arranged as papillary clusters, acinar pattern and dispersed population with individual tumor cells displaying moderate nuclear pleomorphism, anisonucleosis, round nuclei and moderate amount of ill-defined granular cytoplasm. A unique intraosseous presentation of acinic cell carcinoma, in an elderly male, necessitated a segmental partial mandibulectomy and a comprehensive neck dissection. The tumour area was widely excised from the second premolar region to the coronoid process, and radical neck dissection was performed.
Determinants and Causality of Current Account Balance and Foreign Direct Investment: Lower Middle Income Countries in ASEAN
Authors: Aimon Hasdi , Putri Kurniadi Anggi , Ulfa Sentosa Sri
Published: April 2020

This study investigates the determinants and causality between current account balance and foreign direct investment in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in lower middle income countries. This study uses time series from 2000-2017 and cross section of 6 countries, namely Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Lao, Myanmar and Cambodia, which were analyzed using simultaneous equation model approach. There are three important findings in this study. First, current account balance is positively affected by financial development, government expenditure, real GDP and real exchange rate, while negatively affected by foreign direct investment. Second, foreign direct investment is positively affected by real GDP, real exchange rate, economic openness and current account balance, while negatively affected by inflation. Third, there is a causal relationship between current account balance and foreign direct investment, which the two variables significantly influence each other. Therefore, it is highly recommended for lower middle income countries in ASEAN to intervene in macroeconomic policy variables, so that the deficit conditions for current account balance and foreign direct investment can be reduced in the lower middle income countries in ASEAN.
Keywords: current account balance, foreign direct investment, determinants, causality, lower middle income countries, ASEAN.
Community Empowerment Based Tourism Village As an Effort to Increase the Potential of Jamu
Authors: Ambarwati Diana , Wisnu Wardhana Ludi , Nadhiroh Umi , Wahyuarida Ririn
Published: April 2020

This study aims to determine the potential problems and solutions in community empowerment based on tourist villages and excellence with the existence of “Jamu” Tourism Village in Kampungdalem Village, Kediri City. This resarch used qualitative methods with approach Participatory. The main techniques of data collection are done through observation techniques (both physical data observation and observation involved), focus group discussions (FGD) and surveys directly to respondents from May to July 2019. Physical observation to find out problems in community empowerment based on “Jamu” Tourism Village with Citizens RW 02 Kampungdalem Village Kediri City. While observation is involved to identify solutions and benefits or advantages of “Jamu” Tourism Village with Village Chief and Public Relation. The sample this research are 30 people example Village Chief, Public Figure, Citizens around on local Kampungdalem Village Kediri City at FGD present. Identification of problems including residents having various fields of business other than herbal medicine, the quality of diverse tastes of each herbal medicine manufacturer, and the existence of an icon of Child Friendly Village before the existence of “Jamu” Tourism Village. The solution to this problem is the need for moral and material encouragement for people, the assistance and supervision of all herbal medicine producers, and uniting different icons into one interesting treat. The advantages are mature concepts based on clusters, variations of various processed herbal products, renting costume sellers and supporting properties, opening jobs and reducing crime rates and preserving the nation’s culture while maintaining a healthy body.
Keywords: Community Empowerment, Tourism Village, Increased Potential, Traditional Herb
Preliminary Observation Study of Kampung Tahu in Tinalan Village, Kediri City, for Implementation of Educational Tourism Village Concept Based on Industrial Centers
Authors: . Srikalimah , Wisnu Wardhana Ludi , Ambarwati Diana , Sholihin Ustadus
Published: April 2020

Kediri City is known by the name of the “Kota Tahu” because many tofu scattered craftsmen. There is a production center area know precisely in the village of Tinalan Kediri. Whose citizens produce tofu and dairy. The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the implementation of the development of tofu village in Kelurahan Tinalan Kota Kediri become an educational tourism area to make various processed tofu. Researchers collect data in the field by acting as an active instrument. Researchers use data collection techniques through interviews, observations, Forum Group Discussion (FGD) and documentation. The data analysis used is an interactive analysis model. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Analysis of data used include data reduction, data presentation, withdrawal conclusion/verification and validity of data is done with the trust test, acquisition, dependency and certainty and SWOT analysis. Data collection techniques are conducted with interviews, documentation and observations. Based on the results of the research, the development strategy can be concluded in the education tourism Kampung Tahu that promote promotion through mass media, social media and web. Building infrastructures such as providing adequate parking space, making the tourist attractions processed products know and involve the community in the management of tours. With the proper development strategy saw from increased strength and opportunities as well as minimizing weaknesses and avoiding threats, the educational tourism object of the tofu village that located in Kelurahan Tinalan subdistrict Pesantren Kediri City will be able to Compete with other attractions.
Keywords: implementation of development of education tourism area, community empowerment, development strategy, SWOT analysis
Optimization of the Use of Transaction Processing Systems in Minimarkets
Authors: . Yuhelmi , Trianita Mery , Dharma Surya , Sri Mulatsih Listiana , Fitri Rahma
Published: April 2020

The use of information technology in supporting the effectiveness of company operations is very important. This study aims to determine the optimization of the use of Transaction Processing Systems in minimarkets in the city of Padang. Sampling uses accidental sampling of the owner/manager and operator in the Minimarket. The analytical method used in this study is a descriptive analysis. The results showed that 85.6% of 97 minimarkets in Padang had used transaction processing systems in support of sales activities and services to consumers. The use of computer-based transaction processing systems had resulted in shopping receipts to reduce the level of error in calculating shopping values. Information about prices and changes made by updating the database and changing labels on the product manually. Limited cooperation with banks is only 49% of minimarket providing payment facilities by debit/credit card. An interesting finding from this study is that there is a gap between the use of transaction processing systems for sales and inventory. Only 8% of minimarkets obtain information on the amount of inventory through a transaction processing system. The ordering of goods, only 10% are planned through the information system. This gap will affect the minimarket financial reports. For making this report only 14.4% of the minimarkets were able to obtain this information from the system. From the overall analysis, it can be concluded that the level of utilization of information systems for operational effectiveness is still relatively low.
Keywords: Transaction Processing System, Sales, Inventory, Financial Report
The Effect of Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Enjoyment, Perceived Cohesion, Social Norm and Customer Preference to Customer Loyalty Online Game Community First Person Shooter in Surabaya
Authors: Naradipa Citragosa
Published: April 2020

Purpose of this study was to determine the effect of perceived ease of use, perceived enjoyment, perceived cohesion, social norm and customer preference on customer loyalty online game community First Person Shooter (FPS) in Surabaya. This research using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Lisrel 8.70 software. Sampling techniques used in this research are non probability sampling with this type of convenience sampling. Data collected directly from respondents who meet the specified characteristics of the population by distributing questionnaires. The samples used in this study was 160 respondents. The results of this study showed the influence of customer preference on customer loyalty, perceived ease of use on perceived enjoyment, perceived enjoyment on customer preference, perceived cohession on customer preference, perceived enjoyment on customer preference, social norm on customer loyalty online game community First Person Shooter (FPS) in Surabaya. While, perceived ease of use on customer preference, perceived enjoyment on customer loyalty online game community First Person Shooter (FPS) in Surabaya rejected.
Keywords: Perceived Of Use, Perceived Enjoyment, Perceived Cohesion, Social Norm, Customer Preference, Customer Loyalty
The Impact of Suramadu Bridge on Rural Poverty in Kabupaten Bangkalan, East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Kusumas Karyadinata C. Henry , . M. Pudjihardjo , Manzilati Asfi , Syafitri Wildan
Published: April 2020

Poverty can be found in a developing country especially in the rural area, including Kabupaten Bangkalan, East Java, Indonesia. One of the reasons is the limited mobility and accessibility. To overcome this problem, the government has built the Suramadu bridge which connects Kabupaten Bangkalan in Madura island with Kota Surabaya in Java Island so that the mobility and accessibility in both areas can be better. This study aims at measuring how big the impact of Suramadu bridge development on rural poverty in Kabupaten Bangkalan, using village potential data in 2007 and 2017 by Badan Pusat Statistik (Central Agency of Statistic). The dependent variable is the amount of poor population and the independent variable consists of physical capital, human capital, natural capital and financial capital which analyzed by using OLS. Suramadu bridge has negative impact on poverty which means after the Suramadu bridge operates, the poverty level in rural area is decreased. Before the Suramadu bridge operates, it was only natural capital that gives impact on poverty while after the Suramadu bridge operates, all of the independent variables give an impact on poverty reduction. The existence of Suramadu bridge can ease the government on issuing the poverty reduction policy in rural area.
Keywords: Poverty, Infrastructure, Village, Regional
How Important Are the Roles of GCG, Capital Structure and Profitability in the Company Values?
Authors: Agustina Yuli , Dwi Safitri Febiyana
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of the independent board of commissioners, managerial ownership, capital structure and profitability on company value, both partially and simultaneously. The sample in this study were 25 Consumer Goods Industries that were listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2013-2016. Purposive sampling method was used with certain criteria. In order to analyze the collected data, descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used. The results of this study indicate that partially the independent board of commissioners and capital structure do not affect the value of the company, managerial ownership and profitability affect the value of the company. While simultaneously the independent board of commissioners, managerial ownership, capital structure and profitability affect the company value. This is because managers are successful in managing their business well. So the company can compete with other companies and gain maximum profit for the company. Future studies are expected to be able to use different variables or add to the proxy of Good Corporate Governance such as the audit committee, institutional ownership and so on.
Keywords: Company Value, Independent Commissioners, Managerial Ownership, Capital Structure and Profitability.
The Fundamental Strategy for Competence Improvement Model on Administration’S Teacher Toward Industrial Revolution 4.0
Authors: Kusdiyanti Heny , Nurruddin Zanky Mokhammad , Prasetyo Wati Andy
Published: April 2020

Today Industrial Revolution has reach its peak where technology become the basis of human life. There are so many effort that have been done by the government to increase the contribution of the educational sector. Teacher competence become one of the important thing in the educatioal improvement. This study aim to build the fundamental stategy for competence improvement model on administration’s teacher toward Industrial Revolution 4.0. This research done by training and data collection techniques used in this study are documentation, questionnaires, interviews, and test to responden. The result of this research are first, 76% of teachers understood the criteria for office administration programs that were able to face challenges in the industrial revolution era 4.0. In this case, it is able to mention a digital-based office administration program to answer the needs of industry 4.0 in the form of services. Secondly, 79% of teachers know the output of office administration programs from productive, creative and entrepreneurial (PKK) subjects that can be commercialized, including: typing services and event organizers. Based on the result it can be conclude that 2. This program is able to foster entrepreneurship (entrepreneurship) among the Office Administration Teachers in SMK 1 Boyolangu. 5. This program provides insight and provision for Tulungagung Regency Office Administration teachers who are able to provide guidance for students to live independently and skillfully now and in the future.
Keywords: Competence, Industrial Revolution 4.0, Productive, Creative, Entrepreneur Subject.
Teaching Economics Business on the Disruptive Era
Authors: . Annisya
Published: April 2020

The characteristics of learning in the 21 century are focused on critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. This discusses the process of learning activities, students not only receive material from the teacher or instructor but how to ask training participants to get a real learning experience. In this era, educational institutions get opportunities and challenges related to the results produced. The main demand for educators is how to gather students to be able to live anytime, anywhere in any situation. Provision given to beginners is not only limited to knowledge but also how these beginners can find new knowledge and use that is applied. This research was conducted to find out which students can learn by adjusting to learning in a disruptive era. The method of this research is using Project Base Learning. Business activities in economics are lecture material that is quite important for purposes. This is related to provisions to be discussed in the entrepreneurial sector. This activity is carried out by project assessment, in which the results of this study indicate that the combination of learning activities in the classroom with learning in the field for experts also uses technology that is needed.
Keywords: disruptive era, economics business, student competencies, project assessment
FDA collaboration to improve safe use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics: an ex post facto matched control study of targeted short-form messaging and online education served to high prescribers
Authors: Whyte John , Winiecki Scott , Hoffman Christina , Patel Kaushal
Published: April 2020

Objective: This ex post facto matched control study was conducted to evaluate the effect of targeted short-form messages or continuing medical education (CME) on fluoroquinolone prescribing among high prescribers.

Methods: A total of 11,774 Medscape healthcare provider (HCP) members prescribing high volumes of fluoroquinolones were randomized into three segments to receive one of three unique targeted short-form messages, each delivered via email, web alerts, and mobile alerts. Some HCPs receiving targeted short-form messages also participated in CME on fluoroquinolone prescribing. A fourth segment of HCPs participated in CME only. Test HCPs were matched to third-party-provider prescriber data to identify control HCPs. We used prescriber data to determine new prescription volume; percentage (%) of HCPs with reduced prescribing; new prescription volume for acute bacterial sinusitis (ABS), uncomplicated urinary tract infection (uUTI), and acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (ABECB-COPD). Open rates for emailed targeted short-form messages were also measured.

Results: Targeted short-form messages and CME each resulted in significant new prescription volume reduction versus control. Combining targeted short-form messages with CME yielded the greatest percentage of test HCPs with reduced prescribing (80.1%) versus controls (76.2%; p<0.0001). New prescription volume decreased significantly for uUTI and ABS following exposure to targeted short-form messages, CME, or both. Targeted short-form messages containing comparative prescribing information with or without clinical context were opened at slightly higher rates (10.8% and 10.6%, respectively) than targeted short-form messages containing clinical context alone (9.1%).

Conclusions: Targeted short-form messages and CME, alone and in combination, are associated with reduced oral fluoroquinolone prescribing among high prescribers.
Los congresos en Cartagena: una posibilidad de retorno social
Authors: Vargas Alejandro , Gaitán Duarte Hernando
Published: April 2020

Cada vez que se prepara un Congreso de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Perinatología, Medicina Materno Fetal u otra área especializada de la medicina en la ciudad de Cartagena, se refuerzan los lazos gremiales, se invitan expertos mundiales para divulgar las nuevas evidencias y se proyecta una positiva imagen de nuestro país y de su gente. Con satisfacción y luego de agotadoras jornadas, los presidentes de estos exitosos proyectos presentan a sus colegas el número total de asistentes, los premios a las mejores investigaciones, los comentarios de los invitados extranjeros sobre nuestro nivel científico y las “utilidades” en términos de educación continuada, ventas y aportes de las multinacionales farmacéuticas.Sin embargo, paralelo a los cuatro días de posters, muestras de tecnología médica avanzada, presentaciones orales y conferencias magistrales, un importante número de mujeres en esta ciudad, como en otras ciudades de Colombia, mujeres sin empleo ni seguridad social, con escasa educación enfrentan nuevos problemas de salud, tales como: embarazos no deseados o nuevos casos de cáncer de mama o de cérvix.