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Resurrection and Reason: A Patristic Consolation of the Bereaved
Authors: Dan Laing Stefana
Published: April 2018

This article examines the dual consolatory approach of Theodoret of Cyrus, a fifth-century Syriac bishop. Theodoret's method of grief counseling may be examined by drawing upon several of his letters of consolation as guiding examples. Using the philosophical theme of reason's control of the passions (here specifically grief) together with the Christian hope of the resurrection, Theodoret consoled his mourning friends, yielding an instructive model for contemporary pastors and counselors to consider. Theodoret practiced letter writing as a valid and constructive consolatory medium, demonstrated a balance of faith and reason in Christian counseling, and modeled theologically robust grief counseling. The article opens with an extract from Theodoret's lengthiest letter of comfort, to his newly-widowed friend, Alexandra.
Priests and Prophets in the Home: Cotton Mather and Parental Prayer
Authors: Setran David
Published: April 2018

The theme of “family religion” has been a staple of Puritan historiography. Yet while scholars have traced many dimensions of family devotional life, they have largely neglected the role of prayer in familial spiritual formation. This article, therefore, looks at Cotton Mather's recommendations and practices related to two critical parental tasks: prayer for children and the instruction of children in prayer. It looks first at Mather's concern about the decline in both practices, locating this neglect in a loss of sensitivity to the supernatural dimensions of child faith. It then explores Mather's attempts to shore up the “priestly” practice of parental prayer for children, analyzing his perspectives on intercession and his own practices within his family. Furthermore, it looks at parents’ “prophetic” role in teaching their children how to pray. The article concludes with reflections on how Mather's proposals and practices can revitalize current thinking about the role of prayer in familial spiritual formation.
Part One: How Pride Causes Slavery to Sin
Authors: Pestana Mark
Published: April 2018

In the two parts of this paper I explain how enslavement to sinful action occurs. In this explanation, critical use is made of the fact that pride is at the root of all sin. In Part One of the paper, I develop an account of pride as moral subjectivism and then explicate the concept of addiction, especially its iatrogenic nature. Equipped with these two analyses, in Part Two of the paper I explain precisely how the aspect of moral subjectivism, inherent in all sinning, leads the sinner into bondage. Finally, I amplify the account by showing how this compulsive condition is further compounded through a three-stage confirmation of one's own will in and to sin (“hardening of the heart”).
Storytelling and Spiritual Formation According to the Apostle Paul
Authors: Hwang Jin Ki
Published: April 2018

Storytelling is one of the favorite means the Apostle Paul frequently employs in his letters to enrich the spiritual formation of his converts. Philippians demonstrates this well. In this letter Paul presents not just stories of his own personal experiences–-whether in the past or present (1:12–16; 3:5–16; 4:10–13). He also talks about Christ Jesus (2:6–11), about his coworkers (2:19–24; 2:25–30), about the Philippian brothers and sisters (1:3–5; 4:2–3; 4:14–16), and about the false teachers (3:1–2; 3:18–19). The story of Christ in particular provides a theological foundation for all kinds of formation experiences taking place in the individual, ecclesial, and societal contexts. In this paper, I attempt to demonstrate how Paul interweaves this metastory with other stories for the multilayered spiritual formation of Christ-believers in Philippi and suggest implications for pastoral ministry today.
Taking Theology Home: The Spiritually Formative Experiences of Seminary Spouses
Authors: Forrest Benjamin K. , Milacci Fred A. , Zabloski James L.
Published: April 2018

The purpose of this paper is to explore the spiritually formative experiences of fifteen female seminary spouses who participated in a phenomenological research study. Graduate theological education is not limited to married, male students. Seminaries are diverse educational institutions that equip married and single students, as well as men and women from every country in the world for gospel ministry. Because of this broad population in theological education, the qualitative proposals in this essay are not generalizable to all schools, students, and settings equally, but the perspectives of these seminary spouses are useful in cultivating a robustly holistic education for students who are married during their academic pursuits. It is the intent here to explore how theology can crossover from the academy to the home so that it is experienced in marriage. The goal then is to equip students, professors, and administrators to actively nurture the faith formation of the second-person of the ministry dyad. In order for these stakeholders to understand how to nurture this faith formation of the seminary spouse, we must first hear and understand the experiences of these wives as they share their reflections on these formational years as a part of their husband's education.
Perceiving the Cultural Sea that is Our Home–Spiritual Formation and Western 21st Century Culture
Authors: McMinn Lisa Graham
Published: April 2018

Spiritual formation occurs in the routines of daily living. We are formed by choices made at the grocery store, as we reach for our medicine cabinet, as we consider whether to drive ten minutes or walk thirty. Such seemingly insignificant choices reflect assumptions held about who we are, and how we are supposed to live in the world. Spiritual formation, like notions of civic duty, develops from within a cultural context. Cultural environments give us largely unquestioned taken-for-granted assumptions about how the world is and how we should live in it. This essay explores three of the many Western 21st century assumptions (the autonomous self, eradicating pain, and overvaluing efficiency) that affect spiritual formation. Knowing how we are seeing a thing helps us better interpret what we are seeing and how it influences decisions we make. The hope is that in knowing, we can make choices with more intention, understanding that our decisions shape and form our soul.
Beckett, Adorno, and the hope for nothingness as something: Meditations on theology in the age of its impossibility
Authors: Nosthoff Anna-Verena
Published: April 2018

This article discusses the theological implications of Adorno’s writings on Beckett by specifically examining their constellative motifs of death, reconciliation, and redemption. It addresses not only their content but also their form, suggesting a mutually stimulating relationship between the two as based both on a negative-dialectical approach and an inverse-theological trajectory. Focusing on Adorno’s discussion of Beckett’s oeuvre as a “metaphysical entity,” the author argues that Adorno’s reading of Beckett is peculiar because it is inextricably tied to his own critical–theological venture. The article claims that Adorno’s reflections on Beckett contain, at their most basic level, meditations on theology in the age of its impossibility.
Critical trajectories and the timing of critique
Authors: King Rebekka , Goldstein Warren S , Boyarin Jonathan
Published: April 2018

This editorial discusses the place of critique at different stages in research and writing. It evokes Foucault’s conception of critique as transformative and draws from the symposium in this issue examining the role of critique in anthropology to shift the conversation to the question of when critique occurs. The editorial advocates for the notion of critique as a competency that is dependent upon context.
The Kaka‘i: A Religious Minority in Iraq
Authors: Hosseini Seyedehbehnaz
Published: April 2018

The religion of Kaka‘I has been an under-researched religion in the Middle East but recent interest in Iraq has changed this situation marginally. A new discourse in the contemporary social and political world has brought back the notion of religion and the appropriation of religious thought to the forefront of social polemics. Following continuous murders, displacements and threats by the militant Islamic group, the Islamic State (IS), as well as their marginalization in Iraq, Kaka‘i declared themselves to be Muslims. They sought improvement in the quality of systems existing in region, the creation of democratic secular regimes that believe in democracy and rights of other peoples and religions, as well as the application of human rights principles in the constitutions of states in which they reside. In addition, Kaka‘i are motivated to gain official recognition of their civil statutes and identity and they want to end the situation in which they are considered as a religious minority. Kaka‘i and Islam are incompatible as religions. Such actions bring to mind the historical and modern perspectives that form the basis of religion with regard to the development of this religious minority under the pressure of their environment.
Update on assessment and management of primary cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis
Authors: Bournia Vasiliki-Kalliopi , Tountas Christos , Protogerou Athanase D. , Panopoulos Stylianos , Mavrogeni Sophie , Sfikakis Petros P.
Published: April 2018

Primary cardiac involvement is a common and severe complication of systemic sclerosis, which may affect all of the hearts’ structural components, including pericardium, myocardium, endocardium, cardiac valves, and conduction system. While cardiac disease can be clinically silent and only diagnosed in autopsy, new imaging modalities such as speckle-tracking echocardiography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance may reveal various abnormal findings in the majority of patients. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance evaluation should include assessment of left and right ventricular function, inflammation (STIR T2-weighted sequences (T2-W) for edema detection), and fibrosis (T1-weighted sequences 15 min after Gd-DTPA contrast medium injection (late-gadolinium enhancement). Notably, cardiac disease is responsible for about one-fourth of systemic sclerosis–related deaths. Systematic studies for the assessment and therapy of systemic sclerosis–related cardiac complications, as well as relevant guidelines from the European League Against Rheumatism and the American College of Rheumatology, are currently lacking. However, research advances reviewed herein allow for a better understanding of the mechanisms that alter cardiac function. Implementation of such knowledge should reduce cardiac morbidity and mortality in systemic sclerosis patients.
Clinical significance and usefulness of rehabilitation for systemic sclerosis
Authors: Mugii Naoki , Hamaguchi Yasuhito , Maddali-Bongi Susanna
Published: April 2018

Systemic sclerosis is a multisystem connective tissue disorder characterized by excessive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Impairments in skin, the musculoskeletal system, and respiratory system require rehabilitation therapy because they may lead to disabilities and reduce the quality of life in daily activities. Rehabilitation for systemic sclerosis mainly comprises two distinct approaches that include local and global rehabilitation. Local rehabilitation is applied to maintain and/or improve hand and face functions, while global rehabilitation includes aerobic and resistance exercises. Although few high-quality randomized clinical trials have been conducted to date, previous studies indicated the effectiveness of rehabilitation therapy for decreasing local and systemic disabilities, resulting in improved quality of life. Rehabilitation for systemic sclerosis needs to be regularly and constantly performed at home as well as in hospitals. Physicians involved in the treatment of systemic sclerosis need to consider rehabilitation, and skilled physiotherapists and occupational therapists also play a crucial role in evaluating and treating systemic sclerosis patients.
Lactobacillus fermentum HP3–Mediated Fermented Hericium erinaceus Juice as a Health Promoting Food Supplement to Manage Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Chaiyasut Chaiyavat , Woraharn Sasimar , Sivamaruthi Bhagavathi Sundaram , Lailerd Narissara , Kesika Periyanaina , Peerajan Sartjin
Published: April 2018

The current study investigated the antidiabetic property of Lactobacillus fermentum HP3–mediated fermented Hericium erinaceus juice (FHJ) using male Wistar rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus (DM). FHJ was prepared using boiled mushroom juice and L. fermentum HP3. Amino acid and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) content of FHJ was analyzed. Streptozotocin-induced DM rats were supplemented with FHJ in a pre- and posttreatment method. The changes in plasma insulin, plasma glucose level, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), representative cytokines, and the antioxidant system were assessed in experimental rats using spectrophotometric methods and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The supplementation of FHJ improved the body mass, insulin level, and recovery progress of hyperglycemia. HbA1c level was altered by the FHJ intervention. The inflammatory cytokines level was suppressed in FHJ supplemented group compared with control. Intervention of FHJ and insulin improved the production of interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor-–β1 in DM rat. The study suggested that fermented H erinaceus juice may be used as one of the food-based health-promoting supplement to manage DM along with medication.
Blinatumomab for minimal residual disease in adults with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Gökbuget Nicola , Dombret Hervé , Bonifacio Massimiliano , Reichle Albrecht , Graux Carlos , Faul Christoph , Diedrich Helmut , Topp Max S. , Brüggemann Monika , Horst Heinz-August , Havelange Violaine , Stieglmaier Julia , Wessels Hendrik , Haddad Vincent , Benjamin Jonathan E. , Zugmaier Gerhard , Nagorsen Dirk , Bargou Ralf C.
Published: April 2018

Approximately 30% to 50% of adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in hematologic complete remission after multiagent therapy exhibit minimal residual disease (MRD) by reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction or flow cytometry. MRD is the strongest predictor of relapse in ALL. In this open-label, single-arm study, adults with B-cell precursor ALL in hematologic complete remission with MRD (≥10−3) received blinatumomab 15 µg/m2 per day by continuous IV infusion for up to 4 cycles. Patients could undergo allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation any time after cycle 1. The primary end point was complete MRD response status after 1 cycle of blinatumomab. One hundred sixteen patients received blinatumomab. Eighty-eight (78%) of 113 evaluable patients achieved a complete MRD response. In the subgroup of 110 patients with Ph-negative ALL in hematologic remission, the Kaplan-Meier estimate of relapse-free survival (RFS) at 18 months was 54%. Median overall survival (OS) was 36.5 months. In landmark analyses, complete MRD responders had longer RFS (23.6 vs 5.7 months; P = .002) and OS (38.9 vs 12.5 months; P = .002) compared with MRD nonresponders. Adverse events were consistent with previous studies of blinatumomab. Twelve (10%) and 3 patients (3%) had grade 3 or 4 neurologic events, respectively. Four patients (3%) had cytokine release syndrome grade 1, n = 2; grade 3, n = 2), all during cycle 1. After treatment with blinatumomab in a population of patients with MRD-positive B-cell precursor ALL, a majority achieved a complete MRD response, which was associated with significantly longer RFS and OS compared with MRD nonresponders. This study is registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT01207388.
Fertility Preservation in Patients With Cancer: ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline Update
Authors: Oktay Kutluk , Harvey Brittany E. , Partridge Ann H. , Quinn Gwendolyn P. , Reinecke Joyce , Taylor Hugh S. , Wallace W. Hamish , Wang Erica T. , Loren Alison W.
Published: April 2018

Purpose

To provide current recommendations about fertility preservation for adults and children with cancer.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature published from January 2013 to March 2017 was completed using PubMed and the Cochrane Library. An Update Panel reviewed the identified publications.

Results

There were 61 publications identified and reviewed. None of these publications prompted a significant change in the 2013 recommendations.

Recommendations

Health care providers should initiate the discussion on the possibility of infertility with patients with cancer treated during their reproductive years or with parents/guardians of children as early as possible. Providers should be prepared to discuss fertility preservation options and/or to refer all potential patients to appropriate reproductive specialists. Although patients may be focused initially on their cancer diagnosis, providers should advise patients regarding potential threats to fertility as early as possible in the treatment process so as to allow for the widest array of options for fertility preservation. The discussion should be documented. Sperm, oocyte, and embryo cryopreservation are considered standard practice and are widely available. There is conflicting evidence to recommend gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa) and other means of ovarian suppression for fertility preservation. The Panel recognizes that, when proven fertility preservation methods are not feasible, and in the setting of young women with breast cancer, GnRHa may be offered to patients in the hope of reducing the likelihood of chemotherapy-induced ovarian insufficiency. GnRHa should not be used in place of proven fertility preservation methods. The panel notes that the field of ovarian tissue cryopreservation is advancing quickly and may evolve to become standard therapy in the future. Additional information is available at www.asco.org/survivorship-guidelines .
Fundamental Concepts in the Application of Plasma Genotyping (Liquid Biopsy) to EGFR Mutation Detection in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Sacher Adrian G.
Published: April 2018

Plasma genotyping has rapidly evolved from an investigational technology into a standard-of-care tool used to direct therapy in metastatic non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Multiple testing platforms exist for plasma genotyping, each with unique test characteristics and scientific validation. The optimal use and interpretation of plasma genotyping requires understanding of cell-free DNA biology, the assay characteristics of the available testing technologies, and the application of testing in each clinical scenario. Current recommendations for plasma genotyping in metastatic NSCLC are limited to patients with newly diagnosed disease and those with acquired resistance to targeted therapy, in particular, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) kinase inhibitors. In newly diagnosed metastatic NSCLC, under certain circumstances, plasma genotyping is useful for the detection of targetable genomic alterations or nontargetable driver alterations (eg, KRAS) that are mutually exclusive with targetable alterations. In patients with acquired resistance to therapy, such as EGFR T790M-mediated acquired resistance to EGFR kinase inhibitors, plasma genotyping may detect resistance mutations missed by standard tissue genotyping because of tumor heterogeneity. In both scenarios, the high specificity and positive predictive value of validated plasma genotyping assays allow for the reliable selection of therapy on the basis of a positive plasma genotyping result. However, the modest sensitivity of these assays requires that negative results be confirmed by tissue genotyping with repeat biopsy, if necessary. There is considerable potential for plasma genotyping in the detection of early-stage disease, for patients at risk for disease recurrence, and as an integrated biomarker of therapeutic response in clinical trials of novel therapies.
Gesner Oliveira
Authors: Goldbaum Sérgio
Published: April 2018

O ex-presidente do Cade e professor da FGV-EAESP discute as perspectivas de evolução da defesa da concorrência no país, que incluem o combate maisduro aos cartéis, a melhor articulação com as agências regulatórias e o avanço nos acordos multilaterais. Também examina o papel que o Brasil pode exercer nas discussões de fóruns como a Organização Mundial do Comércio – OMC.
A pesquisa que o país precisa
Authors: Cruz Carlos Henrique de Brito
Published: April 2018

Ao mesmo tempo em que a capacidade brasileira de fazer ciência tem crescido e aumentado de peso no cenário internacional, a capacidade de produzir tecnologia mostrase substancialmente menor no país. A análise das atividades de pesquisa e desenvolvimento – P&D – no Brasil, com ênfase no papel de cada uma das instituições envolvidas – a universidade, a empresa e o governo – pode definir caminhos para impulsionar esse importante fator de desenvolvimento.
O avesso do avesso
Authors: Pelbart Peter Pál
Published: April 2018

Um estudo de ampla abrangência mostra como a idéia de imperialismo sobrevive no capitalismo mundial contemporâneo e discute a forma pela qual as sociedades resistem às suas estratégias de controle e dominação.
A irracionalidade das bolhas
Authors: Caselani César Nazareno
Published: April 2018

Tradicionalmente, a teoria econômica pressupõe que os indivíduos seguem os princípios da racionalidade e tomam decisões levando sempre em conta o conceito de maximização do valor. Contudo, cabe questionar se os investidores se comportam de forma perfeitamente racional. Este artigo examina um dos exemplos mais marcantes de uma possível irracionalidade dos mercados financeiros: a ocorrência das chamadas bolhas especulativas.
O relógio controlado
Authors: Tonelli Maria José
Published: April 2018

Trabalhar de 12 a 14 horas por dia virou rotina para executivos em todo o mundo. No Brasil, um mercado de trabalho restrito e seletivo levou aoaumento do número de tarefas e das responsabilidades atribuídas aos profissionais. Pressionados pela constante ameaça de desemprego e buscando responder a elevados padrões de excelência, os executivoslocais desdobram-se em jornadas frenéticas e intermináveis.
Ócio indesejável
Authors: Turolla Frederico A. , Fujiwara Thomas
Published: April 2018

A questão emprego apresenta um quadro contraditório: de um lado, inúmeros pesquisadores apontam “o fim do emprego”; de outro, economistas e formuladores de políticas públicas se esmeram em advogar a importância de gerar empregos. Este artigo apresenta mitos e verdades sobre a criação de empregos no Brasil, e aponta alternativas para a minimização do problema do desemprego.
Criando valor sustentável
Authors: Hart Stuart L. , Milstein Mark B.
Published: April 2018

Apesar da recente disseminação do discurso da sustentabilidade, grande parte dos executivos ainda considera o desenvolvimento sustentável uma espécie de mal necessário, uma vez que envolve regulações, custos e responsabilidades onerosas. Este artigo apresenta um modelo complexo e multifacetado de criação de valor para os acionistas que leva em conta os desafios globais do desenvolvimento sustentável. Mostra, que a sustentabilidade não é irreconciliável com o crescimento econômico, mas que, ao contrário, pode ser importante fonte de vantagem competitiva e de geração de valor para acionistas e comunidade em geral.
Indústrias criativas
Authors: Jeffcutt Paul
Published: April 2018

As indústrias criativas emergiram como um novo setor de elevado potencial econômico e social. Redefinindo velhas fronteiras, como as que separavam negócios de cultura, elas trazem novas perspectivas sobre a geração de valor, a partir da transformação de idéias criativas em produtos e serviços de crescente interesse entre os consumidores. Este artigo analisa o surgimento desse setor econômico complexo e pouco explorado, e aborda alternativas para seu desenvolvimento.
Existe cultura brasileira fora do Brasil?
Authors: Carvalho Eduardo
Published: April 2018

Além de suas fronteiras, o Brasil ainda é visto como um lugar distante e desconhecido, comumente associado às imagens clichês do carnaval, do futebol e das matas tropicais. Neste ensaio, Eduardo Carvalho, colunista do Digestivo Cultural, analisa a questão e argumenta que, para que o Brasil supere essas marcas reducionistas, é necessário, primeiro, que os próprios brasileiros se esforcem para conhecer seu país.
Criatividade industrial
Authors: Gouveia Maria Alice
Published: April 2018

As indústrias culturais vêm se destacando por seu potencial econômico e social. Ao combinar análises teóricas e informações de mercado, duas obras contribuem para dar visibilidade a esse novo setor e para a discussão sobre como melhor desenvolvê-lo.
Relationships between full-day arm movement characteristics and developmental status in infants with typical development as they learn to reach: An observational study
Authors: Shida-Tokeshi Joanne , Lane Christianne J. , Trujillo-Priego Ivan A. , Deng Weiyang , Vanderbilt Douglas L. , Loeb Gerald E. , Smith Beth A.
Published: April 2018

Background:Advances in wearable sensor technology now allow us to quantify the number, type and kinematic characteristics of bouts of infant arm movement made across a full day in the natural environment. Our aim here was to determine whether the amount and kinematic characteristics of arm movements made across the day in the natural environment were related to developmental status in infants with typical development as they learned to reach for objects using their arms.

Methods:We used wearable sensors to measure arm movement across days and months as infants developed arm reaching skills. In total, 22 infants with typical development participated, aged between 38 and 203 days. Of the participants, 2 infants were measured once and the other 20 infants were measured once per month for 3 to 6 visits. The Bayley Scales of Infant Development was used to measure developmental level.

Results:Our main findings were: 1) infant arm movement characteristics as measured by full-day wearable sensor data were related to Bayley motor, cognitive and language scores, indicating a relationship between daily movement characteristics and developmental status; 2) infants who moved more had larger increases in language and cognitive scores across visits; and 3) larger changes in movement characteristics across visits were related to higher motor scores.

Conclusions:This was a preliminary, exploratory, small study of the potential importance of infant arm movement characteristics as measured by full-day wearable sensor data. Our results support full-day arm movement activity as an area of interest for future study as a biomarker of neurodevelopmental status and as a target for early intervention.
A community-based parent-support programme to prevent child maltreatment: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Authors: Furlong Mairead , McGilloway Sinead , Stokes Ann , Hickey Grainne , Leckey Yvonne , Bywater Tracey , O’Neill Ciaran , Cardwell Chris , Taylor Brian , Donnelly Michael ,   ENRICH Research Team
Published: April 2018

The prevention of child abuse and neglect is a global public health priority due to its serious, long-lasting effects on personal, social, and economic outcomes. The Children At Risk Model (ChARM) is a wraparound-inspired intervention that coordinates evidence-based parenting- and home-visiting programmes, along with community-based supports, in order to address the multiple and complex needs of families at risk of child abuse or neglect. The study comprises a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial, with embedded economic and process evaluations. The study is being conducted in two child-welfare agencies within socially disadvantaged settings in Ireland. Families with children aged 3-11 years who are at risk of maltreatment (n = 50) will be randomised to either the 20-week ChARM programme (n = 25) or to standard care (n = 25) using a 1:1 allocation ratio. The primary outcomes are incidences of child maltreatment and child behaviour and wellbeing. Secondary outcomes include quality of parent-child relationships, parental stress, mental health, substance use, recorded incidences of substantiated abuse, and out-of-home placements. Assessments will take place at pre-intervention, and at 6- and 12-month follow-up periods. The study is the first evaluation of a wraparound-inspired intervention, incorporating evidence-based programmes, designed to prevent child abuse and neglect within intact families. The findings offer a unique contribution to the development, implementation and evaluation of effective interventions in the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

The trial is registered with the International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number Register (DOI 10.1186/ISRCTN13644600, Date of registration: 3rd June 2015).
Implementation of the Strategic Capabilities Approach to Keep the Portfolio Value of Industrial Enterprises
Authors: Артемьев Дмитрий , Artemev Dmitry , Пономарев Михаил , Ponomarev Mikhail
Published: April 2018

The article deals with the problem of keeping portfolio value at industrial enterprises in dynamic environment. The features of managing portfolios in that enterprises, related with a significant share of machinery and equipment in fixed capital are considered. Based on foreign publications authors examine the implementation of resource and assets management to keep the portfolio value. Particular attention is paid to the concept of strategic capabilities and its varieties.
Analysis of the Factors that Affect the Success of Venture Project
Authors: Керопян Лилит , Keropyan Lilit
Published: April 2018

The development of the venture investment industry is accompanied by a large number of unsuccessfully completed projects. As a result, financial resources, time and effort of entrepreneurs are lost, and often the desire to continue to engage in innovative business is lost. In this regard, it becomes an urgent task to improve the management of innovative projects involving venture capital at an early stage of their implementation. The completed research, based on the results of surveys of Russian entrepreneurs and experts of venture and grant funds, as well as to formulate practical recommendations for beginning entrepreneurs.
Specifics of Implementing Project Management in State Authorities
Authors: Клименко Оксана , Klimenko Oksana , Кулаков Владимир , Kulakov Vladimir , Трофимов Сергей , Trofimov Sergey , Ушенин Алексей , Ushenin Aleksey
Published: April 2018

The article deals with the possibilities of implementing different management systems in state authorities along with the process of management system reconfiguration. The article defines core benefits and drawbacks of project management and operational management, the specifics of their application in state authorities. Moreover, it evaluates the importance of corporate culture adaptation to the implementation process.
OPTIMASI DISTRIBUSI AIR MINUM PDAM MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN FUZZY INTEGER TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM
Authors: Suprayogi Imam
Published: April 2018

Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan model optimasi distribusi air bersih PDAM di wilayah Jogyakarta. Optimasi distribusi air bersih dari reservoir ke daerah pelayanan dengan mempertimbangkan faktor alokasi ketersediaan biaya yang harus dikeluarkan PDAM. Metode pendekatan yang digunakan dalam proses optimasi distribusi air bersih dari reservoir di Gemawang, Gedong Kuning, dan Tegalrejo ke daerah pelayanan di Jogyakarta Utara, Jogyakarta Selatan, Jogyakarta Barat, dan Jogyakarta Selatan menggunakan fuzzy integer transportation problem (FITP). Metode pendekatan ini merupakan model transportasi dengan paket program bantu Lingo versi 8.0. Data penelitian bersumber dari data sekunder dari PDAM Jogyakarta yang meliputi kapasitas reservoir, kebutuhan air bersih daerah pelayanan, dan biaya operasi di setiap daerah pelayanan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil optimasi distribusi air minum PDAM menggunakan pendekatan model FITP akan didapatkan biaya distribusi optimal dari reservoir ke empat daerah pelayanan wilayah Jogyakarta sebesar Rp.1.591.320,00. Distribusi air bersih yang optimal dari reservoir Gemawang sebanyak 15.000 L, dari reservoir Gedong Kuning sebanyak 19.500 L dan reservoir Tegalrejo sebanyak 17.500 L. Oleh karena itu, biaya optimal yang harus dikeluarkan PDAM untuk mendistribusikan air bersih sebesar Rp.1.591.320,00, lebih rendah bila dibandingkan dari total biaya yang disediakan PDAM Jogyakarta sebesar Rp. 1.600.000,00.
KAJIAN EKSPERIMENTAL PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN BAHAN BAKAR CAMPURAN BIOETANOL-BENSIN TERHADAP KINERJA DAN EMISI GAS BUANG MOTOR BENSIN STANDAR 4 LANGKAH TIPE 4 K
Authors: Sarsetiyanto Joko
Published: April 2018

Perkembangan jumlah kendaraan bermesin bensin dari tahun ke tahun mengalami peningkatan yang pesat. Hal ini mengakibatkan jumlah gas buangnya juga meningkat sehingga berdampak buruk bagi lingkungan dan kesehatan. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan penelitian untuk mengurangi kadar gas buang yang bersifat toksik tersebut. Di sisi lain dengan semakin menipisnya cadangan minyak bumi Indonesia, maka peranan bahan bakar terbarui seperti bioetanol harus semakin ditingkatkan. Sebagai satu alternatif pemecahan masalah tersebut dilakukan penelitian eksperimental tentang campuran bioetanol-bensin yang digunakan sebagai bahan bakar pada motor bensin standar 4 langkah tipe 4K. Kegiatan utama penelitian adalah menganalisis kinerja mesin dan emisi gas buang yang diuji. Campuran bioetanol dalam bahan bakar uji divariasikan dari 0 hingga 25%. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan bahan bakar campuran bioetanol-bensin berdampak positif baik terhadap kinerja maupun emisi gas buang mesin terutama pada putaran jelajah (2500-3000 rpm). Pada putaran 2500 rpm emisi gas buang paling baik terjadi pada campuran 25% etanol, yaitu dengan kadar CO = 1,21%; CO2 = 12,20%; HC = 227 ppm; O2 = 3,60%, dan kinerja mesin (BHP) 44,4 hp; torsi (T) sebesar 126,6 kg-m; konsumsi bahan bakar spesifik (BSFC) sebesar 0,23 kg/hp-jam; dan efisiensi termal (th) sebesar 35%. Sedangkan emisi gas buang terburuk terjadi pada penggunaan bahan bakar bensin tanpa etanol, yaitu CO = 2,20%; CO2 = 11,70%; HC = 277 ppm; O2 = 1,07% dengan kinerja mesin BHP sebesar 45,4 hp, T sebesar 129,5 kg-m, BSFC sebesar 0,255 kg/hp-jam, dan th sebesar 30%.
Authors: Bismo Setijo
Published: April 2018

Salah satu upaya yang dilakukan untuk mengolah air yang mengandung senyawa Linear Alkyl BenzeneSulfonate (LAS) dan amonia adalah dengan proses ozonasi gelembung mikro dan filtrasi membran. Prosesini memanfaatkan keberadaan radikal hidroksida yang merupakan oksidator kuat yang mampu menguraikansenyawa organik dan anorganik bersifat racun dan sulit terurai di dalam air. Dari penelitian ini didapatkanbahwa proses ozonasi gelembung mikro dan filtrasi membran cukup efektif untuk menyisihkan senyawaLAS, namun tidak cukup efektif untuk menyisihkan senyawa amonia dalam air. Persentase penyisihan totalLAS untuk konsentrasi awal 30 mg/L, 50 mg/L dan 100 mg/L masing-masing diperoleh sebesar 89,82 %;84,20% dan 81,49% dan amonia sebesar 17,07%.
APLIKASI ULTRASONIK DAN MICROWAVE UNTUK MEMURNIKAN KARBON NANOTUBE YANG DISINTESIS DENGAN METODE DEKOMPOSISI METANA
Authors: Purwanto Widodo Wahyu
Published: April 2018

Karbon nanotube yang disintesis dengan metode dekomposisi katalitik metana masih memiliki kekurangan karena masih terdapat pengotor berupa logam katalis dan karbon amorf yang dapat mengurangi kualitas kemurnian karbon nanotube yang dihasilkan. Peningkatan kualitas karbon nanotube dapat dilakukan dengan cara pemurnian menggunakan pemanasan microwave dan pengadukan ultrasonik. Berdasarkan hasil analisis SEM dan XRD, pemurnian karbon nanotube dengan waktu pemanasan 20 menit dan waktu ultrasonikasi 60 menit menghasilkan produk karbon nanotube yang paling baik. Metoda tersebut terbukti efektif dalam memperbaiki struktur karbon nanotube yang dihasilkan, mereduksi jumlah partikel logam katalis yang terdapat pada karbon nanotube tanpa merusak kristal karbon dengan ukuran kristal karbon setelah pemurnian adalah 6,1 nm.
STRATEGI KERUANGAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKSES MASYARAKAT KELURAHAN TAMBAKJATI KABUPATEN SUBANG TERHADAP AIR BERSIH
Authors: Maryati Sri
Published: April 2018

Kelurahan Tambakjati merupakan salah satu kelurahan di Kabupaten Subang yang mengalami kesulitandalam penyediaan air bersih. Sumber air di Kelurahan Tambakjati pada dasarnya berlimpah, namunmasyarakat tidak mempunyai akses yang cukup baik terhadap sumber air tersebut. Keterbatasan akses inidisebabkan karena untuk memperoleh air bersih dari sumber yang berlimpah tersebut diperlukan biayainvestasi dan operasi yang cukup tinggi, namun disisi lain kemampuan ekonomi masyarakat sangat rendah.Oleh karena itu dalam upaya penyediaan air bersih di Kelurahan Tambakjati perlu adanya intervensi daripemerintah. Mengingat kemampuan masyarakat yang rendah, penyediaan air bersih diupayakan agar tetapdapat bersifat cost recovery, sehingga diperlukan sejumlah strategi untuk menyesuaikan biaya penyediaan air bersih dengan kemauan membayar masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sejumlah strategi keruangan dalam penyediaan air bersih untuk menyesuiakan biaya penyediaan air bersih dengan kemauan membayar masyarakat.
PENAMBAHAN TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT UNTUK MENINGATKAN PRODUKSI BIOGAS PADA PENGOLAHAN AIR LIMBAH SECARA ANAEROBIK
Authors: Kahar Abdul , Aisya Ira , Sari Waya Wulan
Published: April 2018

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh penambahan tandan kosong kelapa sawit pada reaktor anaerobik terhadap produksi biogas limbah cair kelapa sawit. Bahan penelitian berupa limbah cair kelapa sawit, kotoran sapi dan variasi penambahan Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit (TKKS) 1%, 3% dan 5% dengan 2 kali ulangan dan waktu fermentasi selama 70 hari. Percobaan dilakukan dengan sistem batch dalam reaktor anaerobic, pada temperatur psychrophilic (27°C) dan temperatur. Mesophilic (37°C) dan kapasitas reaktor adalah 300 mL, dengan  volume campuran sebanyak 210 mL yang berisi: a) LCKS, dan b) LCKS dengan tambahan kotoran sapi dengan rasio 1:2 (v/v). Reaktor anaerobik terhubung ke penampung untuk menghitung produksi biogas, yang diamati setiap hari selama 50 hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa produksi biogas tertinggi adalah pada limbah cair kelapa sawit, kotoran sapi, TKKS 5% sebesar 872,5 mL. Penambahan TKKS memberikan pengaruh terhadap produksi biogas limbah cair kelapa sawit pada hari ke 1-24. Penambahan TKKS yang optimal yaitu pada penambahan TKKS 5 %. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan produksi biogas pada temperatur mesophilic lebih besar daripada produksi biogas pada temperatur psychrophilic.

The objective of research is to know the effect of empty fruit bunches in anaerobic reactor of palm oil mill effluent (POME) of biogas production. Research materials are this form of palm oil mill effluent, cows manure with a variation of Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) addition of 1%, 3% and 5% with two replications and 70 days fermentation. The experiment was conducted in a batch system with the anaerobic reactor. It was conduct, at  temperature psychrophilic (27°C) dan temperature mesophilic (37°C), with reactor capacity is 300 mL, and the volume of mixture is 210 mL which is contains: a) POME  and b) POME with additional cow manure with the ratio of 1:2 (v/v). Anaerobic reactor was connected to the collector to calculate production of biogas. It was observed in every day during 50 days. The results showed that biogas production is highest in palm oil mill effluent, cow manure, EFB 5% is 872.5 mL. The addition of EFB give effect of palm oil mill effluent biobiogas production on days 1-24. The addition of empty fruit bunches which are optimal in the addition of 5 %. The results showed the biogas production at temperature mesophilic more hight than temperature psychrophilic.
PENGEMBANGAN PELAYANAN SISTEM DISTRIBUSI AIR MINUM KOTA TEGAL
Authors: Kusumawardani Yustika , Oktiawan Wiharyanti , Samudro Ganjar
Published: April 2018

Kota Tegal merupakan salah satu daerah otonom di Provinsi Jawa Tengah yang memiliki jumlah penduduk 248.722 jiwa dengan jumlah kepala keluarga sebesar 61.513. Namun dari keseluruhan jumlah penduduk tersebut tercatat hanya 11.882 pelanggan atau sekitar 19,32% penduduk yang terlayani oleh PDAM Kota Tegal dan tingkat kebocoran air sebesar 44,21%. Tekanan air pada sistem distribusi eksisting sangat rendah karena menara air yang tersedia tidak dapat difungsikan.  Kapasitas sumber air baku yang saat ini dimiliki PDAM Kota Tegal adalah 190 lt/dtk. Pengembangan jaringan distribusi sistem penyediaan air minum untuk wilayah Kota Tegal direncanakan hingga tahun 2021 dengan menggunakan sumber air baku baru yang berasal dari PDAB Jawa Tengah yaitu penambahan sebesar 200 liter/detik. Kapasitas air tersebut digunakan untuk menambah wilayah pelayanan di kecamatan Tegal Selatan, Tegal Barat, Tegal Timur dan Margadana. Pengembangan jaringan distribusi baru dapat melayani  pelanggan sambungan rumah baru sebesar 16.071 SR dengan presentase rencana pengembangan hingga 79,80 % untuk seluruh wilayah Kota Tegal.  Tingkat pelayanan pada   Kecamatan Tegal Selatan, Tegal Timur, Tegal Barat dan untuk Kecamatan Margadana adalah 20,96% 16,92%, 19,19% dan 22,72% secara berturut-turut. Perencanaan jaringan distribusi baru tersebut menggunakan pola jaringan distribusi bercabang dan tidak terkoneksi dengan sistem jaringan distribusi lama dengan total anggaran biaya sebesar Rp 17.363.693.000,00.

Tegal Region determined as one of the otonomical regions located in Central Java which has 248,722 populations with the number of head of household 61,513. From that total population was recorded only 11,882 custumers, or approximately 19.32% of the population served by PDAM Tegal with a leak rate it’s about 44.21%. Moreover the water pressure on the existing distribution system is very low because the water tower can not used. Capacity of raw water source that is currently owned by PDAM Tegal is 190 l/sec. Development of distribution networks for drinking water supply systems in Tegal region is planned until the year 2021 using the new raw water sources originating from PDAB in Central Java that is equal to 200 l/sec. Water capacity is used to increase the service area in the district of Tegal Selatan, Tegal Barat, Tegal Timur and Margadana. From that new development distribution network can fullfil customer connections for 16,071 household connections by the percentage of SR development plan up to 79.80% for the entire region Tegal. Which is the service level of each district are 20.96% for Tegal Selatan subdistrict, 16.92%, Tegal Timur subdistrict, 19.19% Tegal Barat subdistrict and 22.72% for Margadana subistrict. The new distribution network planning is designed using branch pattern of the distribution network and unconnected to the old system of distribution network results the total budget about Rp 17,363,693,000.00.
APLIKASI PARTIAL LEAST SQUARE STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING UNTUK MENILAI FAKTOR PENCEMARAN AIR KALI SURABAYA
Authors: Nugroho Adam Rus
Published: April 2018

Pencemaran yang terjadi pada air Kali Surabaya disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor. Namun belum dapat dipastikan faktor pencemaran yang signifikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai pengaruh dan signifikansi dari faktor pencemaran air Kali Surabaya. Beberapa faktor pencemaran akan diprediksi pengaruhnya terhadap tingkat pencemaran Kali Surabaya. Kondisi hulu, kualitas air limbah domestik, dan persepsi masyarakat adalah variabel eksogen (variabel prediktor) yang diprediksi akan mempengaruhi variabel endogen (variabel respon), yaitu tingkat pencemaran Kali Surabaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) dengan menggunakan program SmartPLS 2.0 M3. Evaluasi outer model dan inner model menghasilkan model matematis berupa persamaan struktural sebagai berikut: tingkat pencemaran = 0,215  kondisi hulu + 0,466  kualitas air limbah domestik– 0,129  persepsi masyarakat. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa faktor pencemaran Kali Surabaya yang signifikan adalah kondisi hulu sungai dengan nilai t-statistik sebesar 2,24.
Rekomendasi Manajemen Lingkungan di Daerah Aliran Sungai Dondong, Kecamatan Nglipar, Kabupaten Gunungkidul sebagai Mitigasi Bencana Kekeringan
Authors: Wulandari Retno , Khayah Nurmaliyatul
Published: April 2018

Daerah Aliran Sungai (DAS) Dondong terletak di Kecamatan Nglipar, Kabupaten Gunungkidul, D.I. Yogyakarta. DAS Dondong terdiri dari beberapa Bentuk lahan dengan variasi bentuk penggunaan lahan. DAS ini mengalami ketimpangan penggunaan lahan yaitu adanya ketidaksesuaian antara penggunaan lahan dengan kemampuan lahan yang ada. Hal ini diperparah oleh ketersediaan air meteorologis yang kurang, sehingga memicu terjadinya kekeringan. Kekeringan dapat mempengaruhi aktivitas penduduk setempat yang sebagian besar bekerja di sektor pertanian, sehingga diperlukan adanya manajemen terhadap penggunaan lahan DAS Dondong. Manajemen lingkungan DAS yang dilakukan didasarkan pada satuan Bentuk lahan yang ada di dalam DAS. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Neraca Air Throntwaite dan Subjective Matching Factors terhadap kemampuan dan kesesuaian lahan. Berdasarkan hasil Neraca Air dengan curah hujan probabilitas 60%, DAS Dondong mengalami defisit air selama 11 bulan. Setelah dilakukan rekomendasi terhadap penggunan lahan yang disesuaikan dengan kemampuan dan kesesuaian lahan, maka ketersediaan air meteorologis dihitung kembali menggunakan Neraca Air. Neraca Air hasil rekomendasi penggunaan lahan menunjukan bahwa kekeringan yang terjadi dapat dikurangi. Hal ini menggambarkan adanya hubungan antara Bentuk lahan, penggunaan lahan, dan kekeringan di DAS Dondong.

Dondong watershed is located in Nglipar Sub-district, Gunungkidul District, D.I. Yogyakarta. Dondong watershed consist of several landforms with its land use variation. Unsuitable land use between actual land use and land capability is the major issue in this Watershed. This problem become more complicated because of the meteorological water availability is less than its use. Drought may affect the activity of the local population, mostly working in the agricultural sector. Thus, it is necessarily to manage the land use in this watershed. Land use management in watershed is based on landform analysis. The methods used in this research are Thronthwaite Water Balance and Subjective Matching Factors to land capability and suitability. Based on the results of water balance analysis with precipitation probability of 60%, Dondong watershed deficit for 11 months. This water balance is recalculated by the result of land use recommendation. The water deficit can be decreased trough this land use recommendation. This research shows the relation between landform, land use, and drought in Dondong Watershed.
Kajian Hubungan Konsentrasi Ammonia Dan Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Dalam Pengolahan Air Limbah Secara Anaerob
Authors: O Nur Indradewi , Purnobasuki Hery , Prasetyo K. Eko , Zulfikar P. Arya , Purnamasari Indah , Rosita Mega
Published: April 2018

Amonia adalah inhibitor dari proses anaerobik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan pengaruh konsentrasi ammonia terhadap penyisihan Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD). Penelitian ini mengkaji air limbah sintetik dengan konsentrasi ammonia 2500 mg/l dan 5000 mg/l. Volume air limbah sintetik dalam reaktor anaerobic adalah 10 liter. Waktu operas ional reaktor adalah 16 hari. Pada air limbah dengan konsentrasi ammonia 2500 mg/l, di hari ke-0 nilai COD sebesar 3816,96 mg/l dan setelah hari ke-16 nilai COD turun menjadi 1023,97 mg/l. Pada air limbah dengan konsentrasi 5000 mg/l, di hari ke-0 nilai COD sebesar 3453,44 mg/l dan setelah hari ke-16 nilai COD turun menjadi 833,467 mg/l. Berdasarkan data tersebut, efisiensi penyisihkan COD pada konsentrasi 2500 mg/l adalah 73,17% dan pada kosentrasi 5000 mg/l adalah 75,86%