bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Patient and Parent Perspectives on Improving Pediatric Asthma Self-Management Through a Mobile Health Intervention: Pilot Study (Preprint)
Authors: Nichols Michelle , Miller Sarah , Treiber Frank , Ruggiero Kenneth , Dawley Erin , Teufel II Ronald
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

Asthma is a common chronic pediatric disease that can negatively impact children and families. Self-management strategies are challenging to adopt but critical for achieving positive outcomes. Mobile health technology may facilitate self-management of pediatric asthma, especially as adolescents mature and assume responsibility for their disease.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore the perceptions of youths with high-risk asthma and their caregivers on the use of a smartphone app, Smartphone Asthma Management System, in the prevention and treatment of asthma symptoms, possible use of the app to improve self-management of asthma outside traditional clinical settings, and the impact of asthma on everyday life to identify potential needs for future intervention development.

METHODS

Key informant interviews were completed with parent-child dyads post participation in an asthma management feasibility intervention study to explore the perceptions of users on a smartphone app designed to monitor symptoms and medication use and offer synchronous and asynchronous provider encounters. A thematic qualitative analysis was conducted inductively through emergent findings and deductively based on the self-determination theory (SDT), identifying 4 major themes.

RESULTS

A total of 19 parent-child dyads completed the postintervention interviews. The major themes identified included autonomy, competence, relatedness, and the impact of asthma on life. The participants also shared their perceptions of the benefits and challenges associated with using the app and in the self-management of asthma. Both children and parents conveyed a preference for using technology to facilitate medication and disease management, and children demonstrated a strong willingness and ability to actively engage in their care.

CONCLUSIONS

Our study included support for the app and demonstrated the feasibility of enhancing the self-management of asthma by youth in the community. Participant feedback led to intervention refinement and app improvements, and the use of the SDT allowed insight into motivational drivers of behavioral change. The use of mobile apps among high-risk children with asthma and their parents shows promise in improving self-management, medication adherence, and disease awareness and in reducing overall disease morbidity.
Effects of a 12-Week Multifaceted Wearable-Based Program for People With Knee Osteoarthritis: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Li Linda C , Feehan Lynne M , Xie Hui , Lu Na , Shaw Christopher D , Gromala Diane , Zhu Siyi , Aviña-Zubieta J Antonio , Hoens Alison M , Koehn Cheryl , Tam Johnathan , Therrien Stephanie , Townsend Anne F , Noonan Gregory , Backman Catherine L
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

Current guidelines emphasize an active lifestyle in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA), but up to 90% of patients with OA are inactive. In a previous study, we demonstrated that an 8-week physiotherapist (PT)-led counseling intervention, with the use of a Fitbit, improved step count and quality of life in patients with knee OA, compared with a control.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to examine the effect of a 12-week, multifaceted wearable-based program on physical activity and patient outcomes in patients with knee OA.

METHODS

This was a randomized controlled trial with a delay-control design. The immediate group (IG) received group education, a Fitbit, access to FitViz (a Fitbit-compatible app), and 4 biweekly phone calls from a PT over 8 weeks. Participants then continued using Fitbit and FitViz independently up to week 12. The delay group (DG) received a monthly electronic newsletter in weeks 1 to 12 and started the same intervention in week 14. Participants were assessed in weeks 13, 26, and 39. The primary outcome was time spent in daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA; in bouts ≥10 min) measured with a SenseWear Mini. Secondary outcomes included daily steps, time spent in purposeful activity and sedentary behavior, Knee Injury and OA Outcome Score, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Partners in Health Scale, Theory of Planned Behavior Questionnaire, and Self-Reported Habit Index.

RESULTS

We enrolled 51 participants (IG: n=26 and DG: n=25). Compared with the IG, the DG accumulated significantly more MVPA time at baseline. The adjusted mean difference in MVPA was 13.1 min per day (95% CI 1.6 to 24.5). A significant effect was also found in the adjusted mean difference in perceived sitting habit at work (0.7; 95% CI 0.2 to 1.2) and during leisure activities (0.7; 95% CI 0.2 to 1.2). No significant effect was found in the remaining secondary outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS

A 12-week multifaceted program with the use of a wearable device, an app, and PT counseling improved physical activity in people with knee OA.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02585323; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02585323
Patient-reported outcomes (R-Outcomes) and user experience following six months’ enrolment in a diabetes digital health service: My Diabetes My Way (Preprint)
Authors: Shields Cathy , Nutt Rachel A , Cunningham Scott G , Wake Deborah J , Brodie Doogie , Bickerton Alex S. T. , Benson Tim , Conway Nicholas T
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

Diabetes eHealth platforms facilitate self-management and improve patient outcomes. Engagement relies on user experience/satisfaction.

OBJECTIVE

This study investigates how enrolment in a newly implemented eHealth platform (My Diabetes My Way (MDMW) Somerset) impacts upon patient-reported outcomes and experience.

METHODS

MDMW Somerset was implemented in June 2018. Users were invited to complete a PROMS/PREMs questionnaire (R-Outcomes) at enrolment and 6 months, covering 7 domains (Health status, Health confidence, Wellbeing, Service integration, Self-care, Digital confidence and User experience) with 4 items in each domain and 4 options each. Before-after comparison used Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and Generalised Equation Modelling; free-text data were analysed thematically.

RESULTS

Respondents’ (N=483) mean age was 67 years (SD 9.8, range 25-91). 331/483 (69%) male, 432/483 (89%) T2D. One PROM item, ‘I know enough about my health’, significantly improved at follow-up compared with baseline, while five PROM items (pain or discomfort, I can get the right help, I am satisfied with my life, I was happy yesterday, new ideas are needed in healthcare) and four service integration items declined. Domain scores also declined. Free-text comments identified issues with log-in, local health data links and factors unrelated to MDMW. Most respondents were ‘satisfied with the product’, thought it ‘helped them do what they wanted’ and was ‘easy to use’. Respondents described MDMW aiding self-management, with easy information access facilitating perceived control and behaviour change.

CONCLUSIONS

eHealth services aid self-management, but usability and access issues can impact use/satisfaction. Deteriorating PROMs alongside positive user experience suggest that factors outside the platform’s control are important. This study identifies a number of areas where improvements could enhance user engagement.
Assesment of the Quality and Reliability of the Information on Bone Tumor on Youtube (Preprint)
Authors: Tekin Sezgin Bahadır , Öğümsöğütlü Erman
Published: July 2020

UNSTRUCTURED

Introduction: Our aim is to assess the content quality and reliability of YouTube videos on bone tumors.
Methods: We searched YouTube using the keyword “bone tumors,” and included in our study the first 50 videos listed. Two orthopedic surgeons analyzed the videos, and then, we examined them in terms of length, number of views and likes, and source. To evaluate their content quality, the Global Quality Score (GQS) (0–4), Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) (0–5), and DISCERN (15–75) scoring systems were used; based on these, the obtained data were statistically analyzed.
Results: Of the 50 videos analyzed, four (8%) included animation, while 46 (92%) did not; 12 (24%) were uploaded by doctors, 23 (46%) by health channels, 10 (20%) by universities, three (6%) by clinics, and one (2%) each by a hospital and a trainer. The average video length was 16 minutes 18 seconds (38-6088 seconds), average number of views 14,856.24, and average number of likes 130.50 (1-1448). The mean scores of GQS, JAMA, and DISCERN were 2.22 (1-4), 2.12 (1-3), and 33.48 (15-75), respectively. There was no statistical significance in the scores and video length, or the number of likes and views between the two researchers.
Discussion: YouTube videos on bone tumors have low content quality. Improvement of the same will help dispense correct information to patients, so that they can continue their treatment. We believe that patient treatment compliance can be increased by accelerating the patient’s preparation and adaptation process for treatment with accurate information.
Técnicas de microscopía electrónica usadas en el estudio de nanopartículas
Authors: Paraguay-Delgado Francisco
Published: July 2020

Los fenómenos involucrados en la interacción de electrones con la materia son señales adecuados para conocer acerca de las nanopartículas. Para las aplicaciones tecnológicas de los nanomateriales es necesario conocer a detalle, la forma, tamaño, cristalinidad y composición. El estudio y la determinación de estas propiedades físicas de los materiales son posibles con microscopios electrónicos de transmisión. En este trabajo, se presenta de forma breve la arquitectura del microscopio electrónico de transmisión y sus características de cuatro equipos. Se presenta el estudio detallado de dos partículas en forma de polvo paso a paso, interpretando en detalle cada resultado experimental obtenido con los distintos equipos. Se refuerza las metodologías expuestas con el estudio de materiales con diferentes ejemplos para complementar la forma adecuada de interpretar resultados experimentales obtenidos con distintos instrumentos.
Arreglos institucionales y movilización del conocimiento en el campo emergente de la nanomedicina catalítica
Authors: Sampedro-Hernández José Luis , Ortega Peralta Diana , Torres Vargas Arturo
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: explicar los mecanismos de coordinación institucional entre la creación de conocimiento y su movilización hacia un ámbito de aplicación en el campo denominado nanomedicina catalítica para resolver heridas crónicas de pacientes con diabetes.Método: se utiliza el estudio de caso simple-exploratorio como estrategia de investigación. El caso es el grupo de investigación del Laboratorio de Nanomedicina y Nanotecnología de la UAM-X; la unidad de análisis es el proyecto de “nanomedicina catalítica” orientado al desarrollo de dispositivos médicos para heridas crónicas.Resultados: hay una tensión estructural entre el sistema de reglas informales creado en el grupo de investigación multidisciplinar que trabaja bajo un modo 2 y el sistema de reglas formales que ha sido diseñado a nivel macro para un paradigma de la ciencia basado en un modo 1.Limitaciones: las conclusiones se elaboran a partir de un solo caso, pero éste es emblemático al ser único en México.Principales hallazgos: en campos emergentes como la nanomedicina catalítica existen brechas y rigideces en los mecanismos de coordinación institucional que desde un nivel meso afecta al nivel micro para la creación de conocimiento (“modo 2” de Gibbons) y su movilización hacia un ámbito de aplicación concreto (traslación tipo 1).
Pasado y presente del proceso monitorio europeo: el control de cláusulas abusivas
Authors: Conde Fuentes Jesús
Published: July 2020

Desde el año 2018, el proceso monitorio europeo ha adquirido un notable protagonismo en el ámbito de los contratos celebrados con consumidores. En el presente trabajo analizamos las causas que lo han motivado y que han desembocado en el planteamiento de dos cuestiones prejudiciales, resueltas –de forma acumulada– por la Sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea de 19 de diciembre de 2019. Esta resolución declara que un órgano jurisdiccional puede requerir al acreedor información complementaria sobre las cláusulas que éste invoca para acreditar la deuda, con el fin de poder examinar el posible carácter abusivo de tales cláusulas. De este modo, el núcleo fundamental de nuestro trabajo consiste en examinar la enorme trascendencia práctica que tiene dicha declaración por haber supuesto un antes y un después para el proceso monitorio europeo.
La noción jurídica de obra pública (primera parte)
Authors: Matilla Correa Andry
Published: July 2020

El presente trabajo aborda la noción de obra pública, que en la visión del autor constituye una de las primigenias realidades sociales y jurídicas que caen bajo el mando ordenador del Derecho Administrativo, desde los albores mismos de su nacimiento como rama del derecho moderno en el período decimonónico; convirtiéndose así en una de las zonas objetivas de la disciplina en cuestión, articuladora y conformadora de relaciones jurídico-administrativas. En este sentido, pueden considerarse las obras públicas como una de las instituciones jurídico-administrativas fundacionales del universo institucional del Derecho Administrativo moderno como subsistema jurídico. Para ello, el autor, en esta primera parte, contextualiza su conceptualización jurídica y considera la relevancia jurídico-administrativa de la noción de obra pública, entre otras cosas.
Democratização da Administração Pública e os perigos do fascismo no Brasil
Authors: Monteiro Mariano Cynara
Published: July 2020

O artigo versa sobre um fenômeno muito presente na América latina de retorno cíclico de políticas de austeridade fiscal e de autoritarismo em todas as esferas da vida política e econômica, sempre que, paradoxamente, a Administração pública caminha por uma maior ampliação das políticas públicas visando a inclusão e a democratização econômica e social. Esse fenômeno, em que pese não ser particularidade brasileira, assume uma especificidade no contexto latino americano por sua natureza estrutural, o que torna os movimentos de democratização redundantes no retorno do que Florestan Fernandes chama de fascismo, impedindo a emancipação econômica, política e cultural da América latina. 
Utopía y realidad de los derechos humanos en la sociedad de la información
Authors: Delpiazzo Carlos E.
Published: July 2020

El presente artículo parte del paradigma de los derechos humanos, particularmente la cuarta generación de derechos. El autor considera que lo que importa es la disponibilidad de garantías que hagan verdad la efectividad de todo el catálogo de derechos. El reconocimiento y la aceptación por los países que implica que los derechos humanos son anteriores y superiores a los Estados, constituye un común denominador que jerarquiza la intangibilidad de la protección de los derechos humanos y permite en cualquier parte invocar la norma más favorable a la protección de los mismos. En este sentido, el Derecho Global debe constituirse en una reafirmación de la centralidad de la persona humana y la consiguiente facilitación y garantía del ejercicio de sus derechos por las instituciones de todos los niveles es como una realidad.
Angela Ballone, The 1624 Tumult of Mexico in Perspective (c. 1620-1650). Authority and Conflict Resolution in the Iberian Atlantic
Authors: Rojas Cruz Ana Consuelo
Published: July 2020

Reseña sobre Angela Ballone. The 1624 Tumult of Mexico in Perspective (c. 1620–1650). Authority and Conflict Resolution in the Iberian Atlantic. Leiden/Boston: Brill, 2017.
PENGARUH PELATIHAN, DUKUNGAN MANAJEMEN PUNCAK DAN KEJELASAN TUJUAN TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS SISTEM AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN DAERAH (Studi Empiris Pada Pemerintah Kabupaten Badung)
Authors: Dewi Cok Istri Ratna Sari , Surya Luh Putu Lusi Setyandarini , Yudha Cokorda Krisna
Published: July 2020

Abstrcat

This study aims to determine the effect of training, top management support and clarity of objectives on the effectiveness of the Regional Financial Accounting System (SAKD) in Regional Implementing Organizations (OPD) in the Government of Badung Regency. A successful implementation of the system is not only determined by mere technical mastery, the behavioral factors of individual system users can also determine the success of implementation. Training factors, top management support and clarity of objectives are needed to increase the effectiveness of the Regional Financial Accounting System (SAKD) in an organization to support the application of the system in meeting the demands of the public regarding transparency and accountability of public sector institutions. This study uses 132 civil servants who have a main duty to manage finances in the OPD at the Badung Regency Government as a research sample. Determination of the sample in this study using simple random sampling technique. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study found that training, top management support and clarity of objectives on the Regional Implementing Organization (OPD) in the Badung Regency Government had a positive effect on the effectiveness of the Regional Financial Accounting System (SAKD).

Keywords: Clarity of purpose; effectiveness of the regional financial accounting system; top management support; training

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan, dukungan manajemen puncak dan kejelasan tujuan terhadap efektivitas Sistem Akuntansi Keuangan Daerah (SAKD) pada Organisasi Pelaksana Daerah (OPD) di Pemerintah Kabupaten Badung. Suatu keberhasilan implementasi sistem tidak hanya ditentukan pada penguasaan teknis belaka, faktor perilaku dari individu pengguna sistem juga dapat menentukan kesuksesan implementasi. Faktor pelatihan, dukungan manajemen puncak dan kejelasan tujuan diperlukan untuk meningkatkan efektivitas Sistem Akuntansi Keuangan Daerah (SAKD) dalam suatu organisasi untuk mendukung penerapan sistem tersebut dalam memenuhi tuntutan masyarakat tentang transparasi dan akuntabilitas lembaga sektor publik. Penelitian ini menggunakan 132 pegawai negeri sipil yang memiliki tupoksi untuk mengelola keuangan di OPD pada Pemerintah Kabupaten Badung sebagai sampel penelitian. Penentuan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa pelatihan, dukungan manajemen puncak dan kejelasan tujuan pada Organisasi Pelaksana Daerah (OPD) di Pemerintah Kabupaten Badung berpengaruh positif terhadap terhadap efektivitas Sistem Akuntansi Keuangan Daerah (SAKD).

Kata Kunci: Kejelasan tujuan; efektivitas sistem akuntansi keuangan daerah; dukungan manajemen puncak; pelatihan
Payment For Environmental Service: An Application in Tourism in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Van Hieu  , Dang Thi Thanh Thuy  , Nguyen Hoang Nam
Published: July 2020

Payment for Environment/Ecosystem Services (PES) is a market-based approach toward the dual goal of poverty alleviation and forest conservation. In Vietnam, PES has been nationwide applied to the forest environment, namely Payment for Forest Environmental Services (PFES). Nevertheless, the PFES application in forest-based tourism is very limited. To enhance policy implementation in practice, this study analyses a case study in Sapa town, Vietnam. We find that the overlapping revenue of service providers is a substantial issue holding back PFES applications in tourism. Accordingly, we recommend two potential payers for tourism-PFES, including accommodation companies and ticketing companies (based on the revenue from entrance tickets). We then suggest a PFES payment level of 1 percent of total revenue from ticket sales and room charges. Moreover, the study also provides some recommendations to ensure the fairness and transparency in PES application, as well as factual, reflect of the nature of PFES during implementation.
Correlation between Nutrition Status and Fitness among Ele-mentary School Students in Bali Province
Authors: Cakrawati Cok Istri Dewiyani
Published: July 2020

Lack of physical activity and excess energy consumption have an impact on increasing the prevalence of obesi-ty in elementary school children. Furthermore, this condition is often associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. This condition certainly has an impact on increasing the risk of non-communicable diseases. It is necessary to know the nutritional status and physical fitness level in elementary school children so that early intervention can be done to prevent obesity among children. This study uses a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study were elementary school students aged 10-12 years in Bali Province. A total of 704 students were selected by purposive sampling. Data collected included the characteristics of respondents through interview methods, anthropometry measurements (BMI/Age), and fitness measurements. Fitness Tests are carried out using the single test method (a walk/run test as far as 1200 meters). Eligibility criteria are students aged 10-12 years, not in illness/disability, and willing to take a fitness test. Data were analyzed descriptively and analyti-cally using the chi-square method. This study found that nutritional status for very thin, thin, normal, over-weight, and obese were 3.6%, 19.5%, 46.1%, 29.6%, and 1.2%, respectively. Meanwhile fitness for less fit, quite fit and fit respectively were 64.1%, 22.7%, and 13.15%, respectively. There is a significant relationship obtained between age, sex, and nutritional status with fitness (p <0.05). It is recommended to improve the nu-tritional status of overweight and obese students as well as increase physical activity among students to im-prove their fitness.
Pengaruh Bahasa Ibu Pada Perilaku Anak (Kajian dari sudut pandang cara kerja pikiran)
Authors: Salami Salami
Published: July 2020

The mother is madrasah Å«lÄ for her childrenâ€™s growth and development. The interaction between the mother and the son or the daughter starts since the child is still in her uterus. So, whatever the mother feels, thinks, and says, positively or negatively, will impact directly to the childâ€™s behaviour. The research is developing on the influence of the languageused by the mother to the growth and development of the child, especially psychological development. This condition will inpact to his or her behaviour in the future. So, the mother has to learn continously some knowledges that relate to educating children until she can give positive influence and avoid negative one to their development. Because the mother is able to influence her childrenâ€™s behaviour in different interactions verbal or gestural, she has to pay a lot of attention to the language patterns that she used in communicating with her children.
A fuzzy based parametric monitoring and control algorithm for distinctive loads to enhance the stability in rural islanded microgrids
Authors: Azeem Fawad , Narejo Ghous
Published: July 2020

Effective monitoring and control of isolated rural microgrid in the
developing world is challenging. The modern communication and monitoring is
difficult to handle in such communities due to a complicated approach to the
area, lack of modern facilities and unavailability of skilled manpower.
Implementation of a microgrid in such areas using intermittent renewable
sources and limited storage is challenging. Uncontrolled load consumption
leads to the system-wide outages due to prolonged storage utilization in
peak hours and is referred here as battery storage stress hours (BSSH). This
research is focused to study and analyze the behavior of parametric load
monitoring and control algorithm that could control the distinctive load of
the microgrid during BSSH. In the proposed algorithm, the residential loads
are distinctively controlled while utilizing the three locally available
parameters that are the state of the charge of storage, solar irradiations
and ambient temperature. In other words, the natural parameter variations
have been uniquely utilized as a monitoring tool for load control. The fuzzy
controller takes a decision for the activation or deactivation of any load
based on the three parameters variation ranges. It is observed from the
simulation and experimental results that while only utilizing locally
available parameters the effective load control is possible.
Invasive plants as a factor of floristic diversity degradation in Deliblato sands SNR
Authors: Kalinic Anja , Bjedov Ivana , Obratov-Petkovic Dragica , Tomicevic-Dubljevic Jelena
Published: July 2020

The floristic diversity of Deliblato sands SNR is significantly endangered by
the spread of invasive plants. In addition to field research, which included
the collection of plant material in the area of Deliblato sands SNR, primary
and secondary data was collected in this paper. The primary data for the
purposes of this study was obtained by applying a questionnaire technique to
the management of the protected area - PE ?Vojvodinasume? and an expert
interview technique to a representative of the Provincial Institute for
Nature Conservation. The secondary data was collected to gain a better and
broader understanding of the management of Deliblato sands SNR. Based on the
field investigations, the analysis of primary and secondary data on invasive
plant species was also recognized as a key threatening factor. An analysis
of the floristic structure and composition of these plant species, their
origin, as well as the manner of their propagation and reproduction was
carried out, in order to make a recommendation on the preventive measures
for the protection and suppression of invasive plant species and to improve
the habitat. In the area of Deliblato sands SNR, 39 invasive plant species
(4,33% of the total flora) were found with different invasiveness
categories, among which herbaceous, annual, North American species from the
Compositae family prevail. Protection measures include the mapping of
habitats of invasive species, establishing cooperation with managers and
scientific institutions, constant monitoring of endangered habitats and
plant species, as well as the creation of a special sector responsible for
enhancing biodiversity.
Wild boar management (Sus scrofa L.) in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Lavadinovic Vukan , Popovic Zoran , Beukovic Dejan , Cokoski Kristijan
Published: July 2020

Wild Boar is an autochthonous big game species important for the domestic
hunting sector. In the past decades this species is increasing in number
across Europe, which influences the extent of crop damages and intensity of
the human-wildlife conflict. In this study Wild Boar hunting management was
analyzed both at the national and regional level. For that purpose data from
management plans of 272 hunting grounds were used. Beside the management
plans, this study includes a survey of 377 hunters. The results indicate
that Wild Boar population abundance is increasing in the Republic of Serbia,
partially because the planned and realized shooting are not harmonized.
There are differences in hunting management between the regions of Vojvodina
and Central Serbia. The survey has shown that among domestic hunters Wild
Boar is a popular game species, especially due to the attractive way of
hunting.
Poverty and labour market institutions in Europe
Authors: Liotti Giorgio , Canale Rosaria
Published: July 2020

The aim of this paper is to analyse the effects of flexibility in the labour
market on workers? monetary poverty in 15 European countries in the time
span 2005-2016. We estimate how the labour market regulation index (LMRI)
affects workers? monetary poverty through two empirical exercises: in the
first one, we use an autoregressive distributed lag model and, in the second
one, the generalized method of moments model. The results suggest that
greater flexibility of the labour market is positively correlated with
greater monetary poverty among employed people. The result does not change
significantly when introducing the effect of the economic crisis and the
interaction effect between the economic crisis and the LMRI. Therefore, we
conclude that the outcome should be considered to be noticeable whatever the
macroeconomic conditions occurring in the labour market.
Employment protection legislation and labour income shares in Europe
Authors: Arestis Philips , Ferreiro Jesús , Gómez Carmen
Published: July 2020

The paper analyses the determinant elements of the evolution of labour income
share, measured by the size of compensation of employees as a percentage of
GDP in twenty European economies. In doing so, special attention is paid to
the impact of employment protection legislation. Our study?s results show
that the evolution of labour income share is explained by the economic
growth, the growth of employment and unemployment rates, and the growth of
real wages. Regarding employment protection, only employment protection for
temporary workers matters. Our results shows that stricter provisions on the
use of fixed-term and temporary agency contracts have a positive impact on
the growth of the labour shares.
Wage distribution in the period of economic growth with income distribution: The case of Brazil
Authors: Troncoso Baltar
Published: July 2020

This paper analyses in detail the distribution of Brazilian wages in the
period of economic growth with income distribution. Brazil presents a high
structural heterogeneity that generates high wage inequality, and it is
shown that wage differences within occupational categories are greater than
wage differences between occupational categories. Higher GDP growth followed
by an incomes policy that raised low wages reduced wage differences
especially within occupational categories rather than wage differences
between occupational categories.
Influence of Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors on Lower–Respiratory Tract Infections in Type 2 Diabetes: The Fremantle Diabetes Study Phase II
Authors: Davis Timothy M.E. , Davis Wendy A.
Published: July 2020

OBJECTIVE

To determine whether ACE inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) protect against lower–respiratory tract infections complicating type 2 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Of 1,732 participants with diabetes recruited to the longitudinal observational Fremantle Diabetes Study Phase II (FDS2) between 2008 and 2011, 1,482 had confirmed type 2 diabetes (mean age 65.8 years and median diabetes duration 9.0 years; 51.6% were male). All were followed for hospitalizations for or with, or deaths from, pneumonia/influenza, ascertained from validated administrative data linkage from study entry to end of 2016. Cox regression and competing risk regression were used to identify independent predictors of this outcome.

RESULTS

Two-thirds of participants (n = 982) were taking an ACEi and/or ARB at study entry (498 [33.6%] ACEi, 408 [27.5%] ARB, 76 [5.1%] both). During 9,511 person-years of follow-up (mean ± SD 6.4 ± 2.0 years), 174 participants had incident pneumonia/influenza (156 hospitalizations and 18 deaths without hospitalization). In Cox regression analysis, baseline ACEi/ARB use was independently associated with a reduced risk of incident pneumonia/influenza (cause-specific hazard ratio [HR] 0.64 [95% CI 0.45, 0.89], P = 0.008). Allowing for the competing risk of death did not change this finding (subdistribution HR 0.67 [0.48, 0.95], P = 0.024), and similar reductions were seen for ACEi, ARB alone, and ACEi/ARB combination therapy. There was no significant change in use of ACEi/ARB during follow-up [interaction with ln(time), P = 0.70]. Other significant predictors of incident pneumonia/influenza were previously reported, clinically plausible variables.

CONCLUSIONS

ACEi/ARB reduce the risk of pneumonia/influenza in people with type 2 diabetes.
Responsible Tourism and the Cruise Industry by Harold Goodwin
Authors: Goodwin Harold
Published: July 2020

The growth of the cruise industry raises significant challenges for the three pillars of the sustainability agenda: environmental, socio-cultural and economic. These problems compounded by issues of extra-territoriality and conflicts between local authorities and national governments. Venice and Barcelona suffer from overtourism, a problem exacerbated by the arrival of larger and larger cruise ships which discharge thousands of tourists daily into cities already crowded with tourists. Neither city has any control over the number of ships docking. By contrast, the Mayor of Dubrovnik was able to sign an agreement with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to cap the number of cruise ships to two per day carrying a total of 5,000 tourists.
Case Studies
Authors: Swarbrooke Professor John
Published: July 2020

In this section I offer a range of short case studies to illustrate issues covered in the text and provide detailed examples of what is happening in the relationship between tourism and the marine environment around the world at the time of writing, between autumn 2019 and spring 2020. As far as possible the sequencing of the case studies below seeks to mirror the structure used in the book starting at Chapter 1.
Book Review: International Telecommunications Law and Policy
Authors: Okoli Pontian N
Published: July 2020

International Telecommunications Law and Policy
E-Waste: Current Research and Future Perspective on Developing Countries
Authors: Halim L. , Suharyanti Y.
Published: July 2020

Increase of population, purchasing power, and development of technology give consequence to Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) or e-waste generation. Increasing rate of e-waste production and its hazardous content raise the concern regarding e-waste. This paper aims to describe the research development on e-waste in various countries and propose the perspective of future research. The study based on literature survey in open access journals using ‘e-waste’ as the keyword. Article selection was done by considering the reputability of the source and cited frequency. From the articles reviewed, China contributed to most of the researches. Some of most studied topic namely e-waste management, e-waste impact to human health and environment and current status of e-waste treatment in specific country. Brief explanation on each topic and insight on future research are also provided.
Pertanggungjawaban Pidana Partai Politik dalam Tindak Pidana Korupsi
Authors: Setyawan Vincentius patria
Published: July 2020

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaturan mengenai pertanggungjawaban pidana korporasi bagi partai politik dalam hal terjadinya tindak pidana korupsi, dan formulasi pertanggungjawaban pidana tersebut serta bentuk sanksi yang akan dijatuhkan kepada partai politik selaku korporasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah rekomendasi untuk penerapan pertanggungjawaban pidana koporasi bagi partai politik dan jenis-jenis sanksi yang dapat diterapkan kepada partai politik selaku korporasiKata Kunci: partai politik, pertanggungjawaban pidana. korporasi ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the arrangements regarding corporate criminal liability for political parties in the event of criminal acts of corruption, and the formulation of these criminal liabilities and the form of sanctions to be imposed on political parties as corporations. The results of this study are recommendations for the application of corporate criminal liability for political parties and types of sanctions that can be applied to political parties as corporationsKeywords: political parties, criminal liability. corporation
PEMBERANTASAN KEJAHATAN TRANSNASIONAL PENYELUNDUPAN BENDA CAGAR BUDAYA MELALUI HUKUM NASIONAL DAN KERJA SAMA INTERNASIONAL
Authors: Ibrahim Aji Lukman , Dirkareshza Rianda
Published: July 2020

This research aims to know law enforcement against transnational criminals smuggling cultural heritage objects through national law and to know the efforts of the Indonesian government to return cultural heritage objects from any other country. This study uses normative legal research, data sources in the form of secondary data consisting of primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials. Data analysis is descriptive-analytical with the statutory approach and conceptual approach. The results showed that law enforcement against transnational criminals smuggling objects of cultural heritage both Indonesian and foreign citizens can be enforced using criminal provisions as regulated in Law Number 11 the Year 2010 concerning Cultural Heritage. This is based on the territorial principle and the passive national principle. The efforts of the Indonesian government to return cultural heritage objects from abroad can be done with diplomacy, Interpol cooperation, buy the Cultural Heritage objects from collectors, exhibitions with other countries and borrowing foreign museum collections for long term to complete the museum collections in Indonesia.
Intervensi Pekerja Sosial Milenial Dalam Rehabilitasi Sosial
Authors: Widodo Ageng
Published: July 2020

Abstrak Pekerja sosial milenial dalam praktiknya memperhatikan sistem manusia seperti individu, keluarga, kelompok kerja, maupun masyarakat. Sehingga fokus utamapekerja sosial  dalam praktiknya pada relasi yang ada di dalam anggota sistem manusia. Dalam praktiknya tenaga profesional Pekerja sosial milenial harus memiliki latarbelakang pendidikan Pekerjaan Sosial, Pengembangan Masyarakat dan Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial. Hal ini dikarenakan sebagian besar kurikulum program studi tersebut sesuai dengan praktik intervensi pekerja sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi pustaka yang bertujuan untuk menemukan dan memahami kerangka teoritis serta intervensi pekerja sosial milenial dalam melaksanakan rehabilitasi sosial. Data diperoleh dari buku, dokumentasi, jurnal serta sumber lain yang berkaitan dengan tema rehabilitasi sosial.Pekerja sosial milenial dalam melaksanakan rehabilitasi sosial meliputi:pertamaassesment yaitu menggali permasalahan klien untuk membantu pemecahan masalah. Kedua, terapi psikososial meliputi terapi individu, terapi medis dan terapi keluarga. Ketiga, bimbingan dan pendampingan meliputi bimbingan fisik, bimbingan spiritual, bimbingan vokasional training. Keempat, resosialisasi dan terakhir bimbingan lanjut.
Pemberdayaan Perempuan Melalui Program Diet Kantong Plastik
Authors: Izzati Fika , Safitri Mita Nur
Published: July 2020

AbstrakPeranan wanita dalam kancah publik sudah dipandang dan dijunjung tinggi oleh masyarakat. Pandangan inilah yang menjadikan wanita mampu berkiprah mengasah skill dan menelan bangku perkuliahan. Berwirausaha di era industri sebagai bentuk mempertahankan kualitas ekonomi yang baik untuk menjalani roda kehidupan. Tantangan yang dihadapi dalam menumbuhkan  dan mengembangkan jiwa kewirausahaan pada kalangan wanita sangat beragam mulai dari modal, bidang keahlian , keterbatasan produksi, usaha jagka panjang, jaminan pasar produk, kualitas kerja, kualitas produk, dan kemitraan yang minim. Dengan menggunakan research field penulis langsung melakukan wawancara kepada pelaku usaha. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran bagaimana wanita menggeluti usaha warung makan dan menciptakan inovasi-inovasi baru mengenai “diet kantong plastik” dan guna menjelaskan situasi sosial yang ada di masyarakat tentang peran wanita dalam berwirausaha yang mampu menumbuhkan dan melahirkan inovasi baru. Hasil penenlitian menunjukan bahwa faktor yang dipertimbangkan oleh produsen adalah menciptakan usaha tanpa menghilangkan dampak dari usaha tersebut yaitu mengurangi jumlah sampah plastik untuk menjaga lingkungan dan memberi pelajaran kepada kalangan mashasiswa khususnya dalam melestarikan alam.
Exploring the impact of project-based learning and discovery learning to the students’ learning outcomes: Reviewed from the analytical skills
Authors: Mukti Yoga Prastowo , Masykuri Mohammad , Sunarno Widha , Rosyida Ulin Nuha , Jamain Zuhair , Dananjoyo Mahamboro Dawud
Published: July 2020

The purposes of the research were to know the difference between the student cognitive achievement who learned using PjBL and Discovery Learning models, between the student who had the high and low analyzing ability, and their interaction. The research population included the seventh-grade students in one of the Islamic state schools in Surakarta. The research subjects were students with different knowledge capabilities from low to high levels. The method has been implemented was experimental research. A two-way Anava test was chosen for the technique of analyzing data in this research. In collecting data, the multiple-choice test was used based on aspects of analytical abilities, namely mental flexibility, verbal reasoning and reading comprehension, scientific and mechanical reasoning. The result showed that there is the effect of the application of PjBL and Discovery learning model on cognitive achievement with the significance value <0,05, there is the effect between high and low analyzing ability on cognitive achievement with the significance value <0,05 and there was no interaction between learning model and analyzing ability on cognitive achievement with the significance value >0,05. This study implies that the PjBL model and discovery have a significant impact on student learning outcomes so that they can be used for other science subjects by paying attention to the internal factors of students that will be used as a review
Critical thinking in physics: Momentum critical thinking test for pre-service teacher
Authors: Negoro Ridho Adi , Rusilowati Ani , Aji Mahardika Prasetya , Jaafar Rosly
Published: July 2020

The debate in the making of critical thinking evaluation tests among researchers and practitioners still exists. Problems come from definition and aspects segmentation which represents critical skills to be measured. According to the problems, the specific critical thinking instruments to physics content such as momentum are still hard to find. The instrument of critical thinking can support the learning evaluation to improve the critical power of Pre-Service. This study aims to develop the instrument of momentum critical thinking (MCT) test for Pre-service teachers. The MCT consisted of 8 questions representing 17 objective items. Based on the content validity test, it obtained a total percentage of 81.25% with the eligibility criteria. The reliability test demonstrated by the result of 28 pre-service teacher tests. The MCT instrument which tested was 17 objective items. The reliability test’s results showed Cronbach's alpha value of 0.716 with a high category. Research findings show that the CTM test can be used to measure the CT-specific domain of pre-service teachers in momentum, and relevant material for the consideration of university preparation for pre-service teacher learning in the 21st century
Investigation of the distribution and Fe content of iron sand at Wari Ino beach Tobelo using resistivity method with werner-schlumberger configuration
Authors: Sadjab Bayu Achil , Indrayana I Putu Tedy , Iwamony Steven , Umam Rofiqul
Published: July 2020

This research aimed to investigate the distribution, volume, and concentration of iron sand at Wari Ino Beach Tobelo. The resistivity method with Werner-Schlumberger configuration was applied to investigate the iron sand distribution. The measurements were set-up on 3 lines that run parallel along the coast of Wari Ino Village. The length of each trajectory was 150 meters with a spacing of 10 meters for each electrode. Data acquisition was carried out by using geoelectric instruments to obtain current injection (I) and voltage (V). The analysis was carried out by using RES2DINV and ROCKWORK software to obtain 2-D and 3-D cross-section models for interpreting the distribution and volume of the iron sand. The analysis and interpretation were supported by geological data of the location. Furthermore, the Fe content was characterized by using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF). There results show that the volume of the iron sand in each trajectory was 109,355 m3; 180,254 m3; and 120,556 m3. The total volume of iron sand along the three trajectories was up to 405,335 m3. The Fe content in the form of a free element is 67.41%, 57.12%, and 73.40%. The Fe content in the form of hematite mineral (Fe2O3) was 57.92%, 45.82%, and 65.47%.
2D gravity qualitative modeling to identify bedrock and volcanic rocks in South Lampung region
Authors: Zaenudin Ahmad , Darmawan I Gede Boy , Laimeheriwa George
Published: July 2020

Gravity measurement has been conducted in South Lampung area to study the characteristics of the distribution of bedrock and igneous rocks, especially those that can be utilized for development in the National Strategic Area of the Sunda Strait. This study uses a 2D qualitative modeling method and utilizing spectrum analysis of complete Bouguer anomaly data. Based on the result of modeling of residual gravity anomaly, it was found that the intrusion pattern on Sulan granitoid pluton and surrounding plutons showed a significant intrusion of the body and scattered in some Tarahan area. 2D qualitative modeling shows Paleozoic metamorphic rocks are responsible as bedding rocks, and the spread was identified scattered throughout the study area, although it cannot be ascertained whether the bedrock in the Bakauheni area is precisely the same rock as the bedrock in Tarahan area. Meanwhile, Quaternary volcanic rocks are still dominated by tuffaceous sandstone and breccia. This method also confirms that andesite lava is commonly found as a product of the eruption of Mount Rajabasa and Pre-Rajabasa in the Bakauheni region. Nevertheless, some potential of basaltic andesite rocks can be obtained in monogenetic volcanic zones exposed around the foot of Mount Rajabasa.
The Influence of Principal Managerial Competence on Teacher Performance at Schools in Bandar Lampung
Authors: May Lourena Fitri , Abdurrahman Abdurrahman , Hariri Hasan , Sowiyah Sowiyah , Rahman Bujang
Published: July 2020

Any improvement effort made without the support of quality teacher performance will not possibly work well to help enhance high-quality education. High teacher performance is influenced by many factors. Theoretically, one important factor is principal managerial competency. However, how this factor influences teacher performance is under-researched, particularly in Bandar Lampung schools. This study aimed at investigating the influence of principal managerial competence on teacher performance in public vocational high schools in Bandar Lampung. This study used a quantitative research design, using a questionnaire of which its validity and reliability were ensured before data collection. The samples of the research were 88 teachers from nine vocational high schools in Bandar Lampung City, Lampung Province, Indonesia. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple regression, with the help of SPSS version 24. Results showed that principal managerial competence positively and significantly influenced teacher performance in public vocational high schools in Bandar Lampung. This study recommends the whole stakeholders to pay more attention and to evaluate the principals’ performance.