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Instytucja referendum ogólnokrajowego na Ukrainie – aspekt normatywny
Authors: Pietnoczka Paweł
Published: April 2020

Celem artykułu jest przybliżenie rozwiązań prawnych regulujących instytucję referendum ogólnokrajowego na Ukrainie w okresie niepodległości. Z zamiarem jego osiągnięcia wykorzystana została metoda instytucjonalno-prawna. Analizie poddano przepisy poszczególnych aktów prawnych, w tym „Konstytucji Ukraińskiej Socjalistycznej Republiki Radzieckiej” z 1978 r., „Umowy konstytucyjnej pomiędzy Radą Najwyższą Ukrainy a Prezydentem Ukrainy” z 1995 r., „Konstytucji Ukrainy” z 1996 r., „Ustawy o ogólnoukraińskim i lokalnym referendum” z 1991 r., „Ustawy Ukrainy o Centralnej Komisji Wyborczej” z 2004 r. oraz „Ustawy Ukrainy o referendum ogólnoukraińskim” z 2012 roku. Uwaga została skupiona na regulacjach prawnych określających m.in. przedmiot referendum ogólnokrajowego, podmioty uprawnione do jego inicjowania i zarządzania, tryb powoływania komisji referendalnych, sposób ustalania wyników oraz skutki prawne referendum.

Ustawa o referendum ogólnoukraińskim z 2012 r., której przepisy były niejednokrotnie krytykowane przez środowiska eksperckie oraz część polityków, w kwietniu 2018 r., została uznana przez Sąd Konstytucyjny Ukrainy za niezgodną z konstytucją. W związku z tym obecnie brak jest na Ukrainie przepisów ustawowych regulujących zasady i tryb przeprowadzania referendum ogólnokrajowego. Ten stan rzeczy zmieniłoby przyjęcie któregoś z zarejestrowanych w parlamencie projektów. Jednak dotychczasowa praca deputowanych wskazuje, że Radzie Najwyższej VIII kadencji brakuje woli politycznej, aby przyjąć ustawę umożliwiającą obywatelom bezpośrednie decydowanie o ważnych sprawach życia państwowego.
Obszary aktywności członków polskich partii politycznych z perspektywy zadań partii i aspiracji jej działaczy (grassroots)
Authors: Wincławska Maria
Published: April 2020

Działania członków partii politycznych w interesie ich macierzystych organizacji należą do ich najważniejszych funkcji. Z jednej strony partie nakładają na członków określone zadania i oczekują ich wypełnienia. Z drugiej strony członkowie będąc uczestnikami życia partyjnego mają swoje wyobrażenia na temat tego czego partie od nich oczekują oraz mają swoje oczekiwania wobec partii. Problem, który stawiam w tym artykule dotyczy zbieżności między: 1) postrzeganiem zadań stawianych członkom przez ich partie, 2) zadaniami rzeczywiście przez nich wykonywanymi oraz 3) oczekiwaniami żywionymi przez nich wobec partii odnośnie wypełnianych w partiach funkcji. Badaniem zostali objęci członkowie polskich partii politycznych: Prawa i Sprawiedliwości, Platformy Obywatelskiej, Nowoczesnej, Polskiego Stronnictwa Ludowego, Sojuszu Lewicy Demokratycznej i Partii Razem, którzy odpowiadali na pytania zawarte w kwestionariuszach ankiet. W wyniku badania ustalono, że postrzeganie oczekiwań partii oraz wykonywane rzeczywiście zadania na rzecz swoich ugrupowań rozmijają się z oczekiwaniami członków. Przede wszystkim nie zaspokajają one ich ambicji bycia podmiotami działań partyjnych, wpływającymi na podejmowane decyzje, a nie tylko jednostkami wykonującymi zadania instrumentalne oraz legitymizacyjne na rzecz swoich ugrupowań.
Ernst Bloch as a Philosopher of Praxis
Authors: JAN REHMANN JAN REHMANN
Published: April 2020

Contrary to the widespread portrayal of Bloch’s philosophy as “mystical,” “eschatological,” “idealistic” etc., the essay shows that it is best interpreted through the framework of a Marxist philosophy of praxis. Similarly, to Labriola and Gramsci, Bloch develops his concept of materialism from Marx’s Theses on Feuerbach. His concepts of the “highest good” and of an “alliance technique” take up young Marx’s perspective of a reconciliation between humans and nature; his theory of anticipation and hope is centered on the development of collective capacities to act; even his “ontology of the not yet,” which is often criticized for its teleology, is actually based on the concept of “open possibilities” and can thus be interpreted in terms of the “weak teleological force of open possibilities.” However, from a praxis-philosophical perspective, Bloch’s philosophy is also in need of a rethinking that overcomes its essentialist presumptions and pluralizes its teleology.
Party Competition Over Turkish Foreign Policy: Understanding Policy Revisions of the Rival Parties
Authors: Kuşku Sönmez Eda
Published: April 2020

Why do parties change policy positions? Theories of party competition analyze this question by looking at how parties respond to their voters, to their rivals, to the lobbying groups, or to the results of the past elections. The research on the motives of change in Turkish foreign policy (TFP) partially accounts for such factors from the domestic level. This article is interested in the relative impact of party competition over TFP. To this end, it analyses and compares foreign policy positions as presented in the successive election manifestos of the mainstream Turkish political parties. The analysis rests on all the pre-election party programs of the ruling Justice and Development Party, the Republican Peoples Party and the Nationalist Action Party in the period from 2002 to 2018. The article solely concentrates on sections of these parties’ election programs that are devoted to foreign policy. First, it examines transformations regarding parties’ general framings about TFP visions and then analyses party policies and adjustments regarding Turkey’s relations with the West, Middle East, and other regions. The article also examines the level of the resemblance of parties’ foreign policy proposals with their rivals’ proposals from the previous electoral period. The findings of this article are expected to help understand parties’ choices for particular foreign policy positions, as well as, contribute to the existing discussions on the magnitude and determinants of change in TFP.
Yerel Yönetimlerde Çocuk Katılımı: Kâğıthane Çocuk Meclisi Örneği
Authors: Öktem Mustafa Kemal , Akpınar İrem Ece , Küçük Hülya
Published: April 2020

Bu çalışmada yerel yönetimler ve katılım ilişkisi ele alınarak kavramsal çerçeve oluşturulmakta ve bir örnek-olay incelemesi olarak İstanbul Kâğıthane İlçe Belediyesi sınırlarında, “Kent Konseyi Çocuk Meclisi Başkanı-Çocuk Meclisi üyeleri-üye olmayan çocuklardan oluşan örneklemdeki” üç alt-grupla mülakatları içeren alan araştırmasıyla, konunun bütünlüğü ve tutarlılığı geliştirilmeye çalışılmaktadır.
Çalışma çocukların hayatını etkileyen yerel toplumsal politikada dinlenilme ihtiyacı ve çocuk haklarını gözetme ilkesiyle, çocukların bilgiye dayalı gelişmesini öngörmektedir. Bu çalışmada yerel yönetimler ve katılım ilişkisi ele alınarak kavramsal çerçeve oluşturulmaktadır. Mülakata katılan çocuklara yetki ve söz hakkının verilmesi ile birlikte, kendi öznel dünyalarına iç-görü sağlanmış olmakta ve araştırma sürecinin yalnızca nesnesi olmaktan öte, bir özne ve işbirliği aktörü olmalarına imkân verilmektedir. Nitel alan araştırmasında, yarı-yapılandırılmış mülakat çalışması, Kâğıthane çocuk meclisi örneklemi üzerinden ele alınmış ve çocuk meclisinin yerel yönetimdeki rolü incelenmiştir. Bu bağlamda yerel yönetim düzeyindeki katılım olgusu ve uygulamada durum, gözlem ve mülakat çalışmasıyla analiz edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Alan araştırması sonucundaki bulgulardan yararlanılarak bazı çözüm önerileri sunulmaktadır.
Araştırmada çocukların çocuk meclisini tam olarak tanımlayamadıkları ve yerel yönetimlerde çocuk hakları bilincinin tam olarak gerçekleşmediği sonucuna varılmıştır. Öğrencilerin çocuk meclisini oyun oynanacak alanlar olarak tanımlamaları, kendi haklarının farkında olmadıklarını ve toplumda yaşayan birey olarak haklarını tanımlamada eksikler olduğunu göstermiştir. Bu nedenle çocuk meclislerinin önemine ve çocuk hakları eğitimine yönelik olarak okullarda eğitim programları düzenlenmelidir. Bu bağlamda çocuk meclisi uygulamaları çocukların istekleri de göz önüne alınarak desteklenmelidir. Çocuklara eğitimler verilerek, kent kültürünün oluşturulması ve benimsenmesi konusunda çalışmalar yapılmalı, çocukların yaşadıkları kentte söz sahibi olmalarına destek olunmalıdır.
The relationship between brand equity and intention to buy: the case of convenience stores
Authors: Le-Hoang Phuong Viet , Nguyen Giang Truong , Phung Huong Thanh Thi , Ho Vi Truc , Phan Nhan Trong
Published: April 2020

The research aims to identify the components of brand equity that affect consumer purchasing intentions and measure the effect of brand equity components on the intention of consumer purchases at the convenience stores in Ho Chi Minh City. The authors conduct the group discussions, expert discussion, and then analyze data from 200 valid questionnaires with four components of brand equity, namely perceived quality, brand loyalty, brand association, brand awareness. The results of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) show that all four elements have a positive effect on the customer' intention to purchase in the convenience store of Ho Chi Minh City. In particular, the brand association factor has the strongest influence, followed by perceived quality, brand awareness, and brand loyalty. This research contributes that the results confirm the theory of Aaker (1991), Brown and Stayman (1992), Cobb-Walgren et al. (1995), MacKenzie (1986) in the new context of convenience stores in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Besides, the study gives some recommendations to help convenience stores improve the elements of brand equity and it, to enhance attraction for consumers.
Iconicity and systematicity in phonaesthemes: A cross-linguistic study
Authors: Mompean Jose A. , Fregier Amandine , Valenzuela Javier
Published: April 2020

This study aims to find out whether speakers of different language backgrounds (English, French, Spanish, and Macedonian) are sensitive to semantic associations (‘fluid’ and ‘forcible contact’) attached respectively to two purported phonaesthemes (/fl-/ and /tr-/). Participants completed the task in oral and written conditions. They had to match phonaestheme-related definitions with either of two non-words (one phonaestheme-bearing and the other containing a distractor). The results obtained indicate that participants significantly chose non-words beginning with /tr-/ when the definition activated a meaning related to forcible contact, and non-words starting with /fl-/ when the definitions made reference to fluids in the four languages. The results point to the existence of non-arbitrary sound-meaning relations. A corpus-driven study of frequencies of lemmas and word tokens starting with the purported phonaesthemes also sheds light on the possible origin of the phonaesthemic associations, suggesting that both iconicity and systematicity motivate such associations. The results obtained are interpreted in the context of a functional, usage-based model of language, which can accommodate the existence of iconic tendencies, the role of learning and linguistic experience in language, and arbitrariness.
Survival of both twins in a pregnancy complicated by pre-viable cord prolapse at 21 weeks of gestation
Authors: Alnoman Abdullah , Alsarraj Ghazi , Brown Richard
Published: April 2020

Background

Umbilical cord prolapse is rare but a very serious obstetric emergency. Its incidence has declined over time and significant advances in its management have improved perinatal outcome.

Case presentation

A 38-year-old woman (gravida 3, para 0) conceived a dichorionic twin pregnancy through in vitro fertilization presented at 21 weeks of gestation with premature rupture of membrane of the presenting twin. At 21+4 weeks’ gestation, cord prolapse of the presenting twin into the vagina was identified by ultrasound. Parents chose conservative management, and planned cesarean section was done at 27+4 weeks.

Conclusion

Our case demonstrates that conservative management with measures to reduce the risks of infection and a planned delivery can result in positive outcomes even in cases where the cord prolapse occurs prior to viability.
Communication and Culture in the Meta-Media Era
Authors: Zhao Xingzhi
Published: April 2020

With the rapid development of digital media technology represented by the Internet and convergent media, human society entered the “meta-media age” at the end of the twentieth century. Regarded as the “media of media,” meta-media, or the terminal screens connected by the Internet, integrate all existing media forms and their communication patterns by translating, remodeling, and even re-forming their sign-texts. Accordingly, “remediation” has become the dominant way to construct the meaning of signs in meta-media. It should be noted that the remediation of meta-media changes not only the form of the existing media, but also the way we communicate with signs. Hence, from the perspective of the semiotics of communication, this paper considers the features and cultural influence of symbolic communication in the meta-media age based on Roman Jakobson’s six factors/functions of signs model.
Über Normalität und Abweichung: Ein responsiver Ansatz
Authors: Summa Michela
Published: April 2020

This article aims to highlight the relevance of Bernhard Waldenfels’ responsive phenomenology for questions related to normality and to the different kinds of deviation from what is taken tobe normal. The article begins with a discussion of two limit cases in the understanding of the concepts of normality and deviation: a strictly normative understanding, according to which each deviation is norm-deviation, and a descriptive understanding, according to which deviation is what underlies individuality. Considering Waldenfels’ responsive philosophy in connection with Kurt Goldstein’s and George Canguilhem’s philosophies of the organism, both understandings are critically discussed. In particular, the article shows how both views turn out to be one-sided and should be revised on the basis of a responsive account of the organism (particularly of the human organism) and its situated relation to circumstances, events, and affordances in the world it inhabits. The analysis of the different forms of responsiveness of the human organism, and notably the distinction between ‘catastrophic’ or pathological and ‘creative’ or organising kinds of responsiveness, can allow us to develop a relational and dynamic account of normality and deviation. Accordingly, neither normality nor deviation should be taken as univocally defined states; they should rather be reassessed on the basis of the processes in and through which order is interrupted, disturbed, and possibly reshaped or newly instituted.
Ethnologie als Xenologie
Authors: Leistle Bernhard
Published: April 2020

This article explores the implications of Bernhard Waldenfels’s responsive phenomenology for the discipline of cultural anthropology or ethnology, insofar as it understands itself as the “science of the culturally Other”. It discusses Waldenfels’s own engagement with ethnology and shows the compatibility of his approach with discussions within the discipline. The intertwining of ownness and alienness that is central to Waldenfels’s account of experience is applied to the problem of culture in ethnology. This leads to an acknowledgement of a domain between cultures, a genuine interculturality, as the fundamental field of ethnological research, which, however, can only be addressed through indirect forms of representation. Such forms are identified in the practice of ethnographic citation, and through a reinterpretation of Horace Miner’s classical satire “Body Ritual among the Nacirema”, thus demonstrating the possibility of a prospective “responsive ethnology”.
Characterization of the decay process of Scots pine caused by Coniophora puteana using NMR and MRI
Authors: Hiltunen Sami , Mankinen Arttu , Javed Muhammad Asadullah , Ahola Susanna , Venäläinen Martti , Telkki Ville-Veikko
Published: April 2020

Wood decay is an economically significant process, as it is one of the major causes of wood deterioration in buildings. In this study, the decay process of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) samples caused by cellar fungus (Coniophora puteana) was followed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods. Altogether, 30 wood sample pieces were exposed to fungus for 10 weeks. Based on the decrease of the dry mass, the samples were categorized into three classes: decomposed (mass decrease 50–70%), slightly decomposed (10–50%), and nondecomposed (<10%). MRI made it possible to identify the active regions of fungus inside the wood samples based on the signal of free water brought by the fungus and arisen from the decomposition of wood carbohydrates. MRI implies that free water is not only created by the decay process, but fungal hyphae also transports a significant amount of water into the sample. Two-dimensional1HT1-T2relaxation correlation NMR measurements provided detailed information about the changes in the microstructure of wood due to fungal decomposition. Overall, this study paves the way for noninvasive NMR and MRI detection of fungal decay at early stages as well as the related structural changes.
First Scandinavian case of successful pregnancy during nitisinone treatment for type 1 tyrosinemia
Authors: Äärelä Linnea , Nevalainen Pasi I. , Kurppa Kalle , Hiltunen Pauliina
Published: April 2020

Background

Type 1 tyrosinemia is a hereditary metabolic disease in which tyrosine metabolites damage the liver and kidneys. Nitisinone medication revolutionized the treatment, but the effects of the drug during human pregnancy are unknown.

Case presentation

A 17-year-old tyrosinemia patient became pregnant. Nitisinone was continued throughout pregnancy with a varying serum concentration and dose ranging from 0.8 to 1.4 mg/kg/day. Blood tyrosine remained stable until it increased in late pregnancy. α-fetoprotein increased to 284 μg/L without new changes in liver. Urine succinylacetone remained undetectable, but there were signs of possibly reoccurring kidney tubulopathy. Fetal ultrasound monitoring was normal throughout the pregnancy and the newborn healthy. After the delivery, α-fetoprotein normalized, but tyrosine continued to rise for up to 1 year. The child is developing normally.

Conclusions

Pregnancy during nitisinone was successful, but tailoring of the drug dose and possibly reappearing complications, as also increasing serum tyrosine concentration after delivery warranted intensified surveillance.
Imposters and their implications for third-person feature specification
Authors: Adams Nikki , Conners Thomas J.
Published: April 2020

Imposters, seemingly third person nouns with speech act participant reference, have been varyingly analyzed as being licensed through an elaborated DP syntax (Collins and Postal. 2008. Imposters.Manuscript.http://ling.auf.net/lingbuzz/000640(accessed 12 May 2017), Collins and Postal. 2012.Imposters: A study of pronominal agreement. Cambridge: MIT Press) or through lexical specification (Kaufman 2014. The syntax of Indonesian imposters. In Chris Collins (ed.),Cross-linguistic studies of imposters and pronominal agreement, 89–120. Oxford: Oxford University Press). Looking at Korean and Indonesian, two languages that make frequent use of imposters, we show that both can be accounted for without appeal to an elaborated DP syntax and that, in fact, such a structure makes the wrong predictions. Rather, other heads in the clause, in conjunction with differences in lexical specification, can account for both languages. In Indonesian, which freely allows imposters to bind anaphors with person features of the referent, the imposter is lexically specified for those features. In Korean, where such binding is restricted, imposters are underspecified for person and so anaphors only occur when there is another person feature-carrying head to supply the necessary features (Zanuttini et al. 2012. A syntactic analysis of interpretive restrictions on imperative, promissive, and exhortative subjects.Natural Language & Linguistic Theory30(4). 1231–1274). Previously left unexplained was why Korean imposters were unable to bind any person-marked anaphors, including third person, under an assumption that person-underspecified DPs get valued with a default third person feature. We argue this is a result of the difference in types of third person, those specified for third person and those that are not (Sigurðsson 2010. On EPP effects.Studia Linguistica64(2). 159–189).
Peak Running Intensity of Elite Female Field Hockey Players During Competitive Match Play
Authors: McGuinness Aideen , Passmore David , Malone Shane , Collins Kieran
Published: April 2020

McGuinness, A, Passmore, D, Malone, S, and Collins, K. Peak running intensity of elite female field hockey players during competitive match play. J Strength Cond Res 36(4): 1064–1070, 2022—In recent years, backroom coaching staff have relied heavily on the global demands of competitive match-play to monitor running performance within training and match environments. Although, these figures help prepare players for the demands of match-play, they do not account for the physical and physiological stress of the most intense periods of competition. The aim of the current study was to quantify the duration and position-specific maximal running performance during match-play using a 1–10-minute moving average epoch methodology. Twenty-six (n = 26) elite international female field hockey players (23 ± 3 years; 162.6 ± 13 cm; 66 ± 6 kg) participated in the current observational study. Data were collected during 22 international games, resulting in over 360 individual samples (n = 368) being obtained for analysis. Players were categorized based on their positional lines of play (defenders, midfielders, and forwards). Variables of interest included relative total (m·min−1), high-speed (>16 km·h−1; m·min−1) and sprint distance (>20 km·h−1; m·min−1). Regardless of position, varying differences were observed between 10-minute rolling average for relative total (mod—large), high-speed (mod-large), and sprint (mod—large) distance respectively. Furthermore, as the duration of the rolling average increased, so did the observed differences (small). The forwards (119.3 ± 19.7 m·min−1) were reported to have the highest peak output during minute one for relative high-speed distance when compared with the defenders (100.7 ± 19.7, effect size [ES] 0.9, large) and the midfield (106.8 ± 23.4 m·min−1, ES 0.5, moderate). The results of the current study show that the running performance of field hockey players alters during match-play irrespective of moving average. Finally, the data will aid practitioners in the development of sport-specific drills to adequately prepare hockey players for the maximal intensity periods of elite hockey match-play.
Dysfunction of transient receptor potential ion channels as an important pathophysiological mechanism in asthma
Authors: Kytikova Oxana Yu. , Novgorodtseva Tatyana P. , Denisenko Yulia K. , Antonyuk Marina V. , Gvozdenko Tatyana A.
Published: April 2020

Asthma is a chronic heterogeneous disease characterized by chronic inflammation and bronchial hyperreactivity. Neurogenic inflammation is one of the important causes of hyperreactivity. Dysfunction of transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels underlies the development of neurogenic inflammation, bronchial hyperreactivity and respiratory symptoms of asthma such as bronchospasm and cough. TRP channels are expressed in the respiratory tract. Their activation is mediated by endogenous and exogenous factors involved in the pathogenesis of asthma. The study of functioning and regulation of TRP channels is relevant, as they could be important therapeutic targets for asthma. The aim of the review is to summarize modern ideas about the mechanisms of functioning and regulation of members of the TRP channel superfamily, the role of which in lung pathology and physiology are the best studied.
Analysis of Squid Net Fisheries Business Production
Authors: Damayanti Herna Octivia , Susilowati Indah , Boesono Herry
Published: April 2020

Squid net is one of alternatives to replace trawl net in Pati regency. The purposes of the research are 1) to determine the influence factors, 2) to analyze the return to scale, 3) to analyze cost and return.The research location in Juwana Subdistrict particularly Bakaran Kulon, Dukutalit, Bajomulyo and Bendar Villages. The research conducted on October 2015 to June 2016. The number of final samples was 36, while the formulation of management strategies used 15 samples by snowball sampling. Data analysis techniques used 1) Cobb Douglas production function, 2) revenue-cost ratio analysis. The results of the research are 1) significant inputs for production factor are long trip, Solar fuel, the number of crew and lights. 2) the return to scale of squid net bussiness in Juwana subdistrict Pati regency is -0.231 means decreasing to scale. 3) the R/C ratio of scenario II more profitable for squid net crews than scenario I.
Development Strategy 0f Local Food Diversification
Authors: Imelda Imelda , Kusrini Novira , Hidayat Rakhmad
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this research is to develop strategies that can be applied in the development of local food diversification in West Kalimantan. The data used are primary data and secondary data. Variables examined included internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats) in the development of local food diversification in West Kalimantan. Data analysis were conducted in qualitative descriptive to describe the pattern of food consumption in West Kalimantan and continued with a SWOT analysis to carry out the development strategy of the local food diversification in West Kalimantan. The analysis result showed that the strategy for the development of local food diversification in West Kalimantan is SO strategy (Strengths - Opportunities) those are: 1) the increase in synergy between the government and the micro, small and medium enterprises for the development of local food products, 2) the utilization of communications and market information system in improving the marketing of local food products on micro, small and medium enterprises, and 3) the utilization of unutilized agricultural land to improve the quality and quantity of local food products.
Factors Affecting the Domestic Price of Rice in Indonesia
Authors: Hermawan Wawan , Fitrawaty Fitrawaty , Maipita Indra
Published: April 2020

This study aims to determine the factors that have dominant influence to domestic prices of rice. Ordinary Least Square is used to run model with time series data from BPS. The results of the study we found that domestic rice production and the exchange rate have negative effect on domestic rice prices, in contrast the international rice price and the level of income per capita. Domestic production of rice and international prices of rice do not significantly affect domestic prices of rice, while the exchange rate and per capita income significantly affect domestic prices of rice respectively at the alpha level of 10 and 1 percent. Per capita income is a the greatest influence on the formation of domestic prices of rice by the estimated coefficient of 3.5985. This condition also describe the level of society's dependence on rice consumption. The high of difference of domestic price of rice with the international rice prices can be detrimental to the community while providing a strong emphasis on increasing imports of rice as well as trigger the illegal market.
Strategy of Export Competitiveness Enhancement on Cashew Nut Commodity
Authors: Fauziyah Elys , Aniyatussholihah Aniyatussholihah , Hidayati Dwi Ratna
Published: April 2020

Plantation is one of sub sector in agriculture with strategic role and contribution in the Indonesian economic. One of those commodities is cashew nuts. This research aimed to analyze competitiveness of cashew nuts in the international market, to identify factors affecting cashew nuts competitiveness, and to formulate strategy in enhancing cashew nuts competitiveness. The research method used was RCA, ISP, ECI and SWOT. Research result showed that RCA value showed that Indonesian cashew nuts is comparative disadvantage, but Indonesia is as exporter by seeing ISP value, and market share of Indonesian cashew nuts based on ECI value. However Indonesia tends to be exporter country and have good market share. Strategy of export competitiveness on cashew nuts can be applied by extending trade cooperation by joining and taking active role in the world trade organization, increasing cashew nuts productivity and socialization of information about international market of cashew nuts about international market of cashew nuts, exporting procedures, cashew nuts export, import policies, and other rules related to transaction of cashew nuts export-import to all stakeholders.
The Analysis of Domestic Travelers in Indonesia
Authors: Pratomo Devanto Shasta
Published: April 2020

Indonesia is the largest archipelago country in the world, making one of popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia region for both international and domestic holidays. The main objective of the study is to examine a wide range characteristics, including demographic, employment, and spatial characteristics for domestic travel in Indonesia.The method used in the study is descriptive analysis using the 2015 National Socio-Economic Survey (SUSENAS), which is used to explain some specific characteristics of domestic travelers in Indonesia. Some regression analysis using binary probit is also added to examine the determinants of domestic travel demand in Indonesia, measured by the probability to travel within the country. The result shows that, in general, domestic travelers in Indonesia are dominated by people who are living in urban areas, people who are aged 25-40 years old, highly educated, working as paid employees, and mostly originate from provinces in Java island.For specific purposes, people who are living in urban areas are more likely travel for holidays. Males are more likely travel for business compared to females. People who do have a job are more likely travel for business purposes, while people who are at school ages are the market for holiday travel.
Street Vendors (PKL) as the Survival Strategy of Poor Community
Authors: Handoyo Eko , Setiawan Avi Budi
Published: April 2020

Street vendors are some of informal sector business actors who are directly related to city government policy. Illegal street vendors as one type of street vendors often get ill-treatment from the city government. It is because in running the business, street vendors occupy public space, such as sidewalks and shoulders, so they are disciplined. Through this phenomena, this study aimed to analyze (1) survival strategy done by street vendors and (2) reasons by street vendors in using public space as a place to trade. Those objectives were further described by employing qualitative descriptive method with data collection technique through interviews and observations. Once the data have been collected, they were analyzed qualitatively interactively. From the research results, it can be concluded. First, being a street vendor for low-level society is the only option and is the most viable way to sustain their lives. Some street vendors do survival strategy in order to meet the needs of everyday life. Second, street vendors use public spaces such as roadsides and sidewalks because (1) there are limitations which make them impossible to occupy locations with obligations to pay, (2) roads and sidewalks are strategic places to peddle merchandise; and (3) lack of attention from government to the needs and welfare of street vendors.
Development Strategy of Small Industry of Typical Food as Supporting Tourism Sector
Authors: Hanif Luqman , Fafurida Fafurida
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this research is to formulate the development strategy of the small industry of tamarillo processed typical food in Kejajar District that faces the marketing obstacles, the simple technology, and the lack of capital. This research also aims at analyzing the position and the development strategy of tamarillo processed product as the typical food from Dieng Plateau. The SWOT analysis is used at the first stage and the Ansoff Matrix analysis is used at the second stage. The result of SWOT analysis indicates that the position of small industry is in quadrant II, which supports the growth strategy through horizontal integration. The strategy can be implemented by cooperating with the similar small industries and the Department of Tourism and Culture of Wonosobo Regency for marketing. The Ansoff Matrix analysis indicates that the position of tamarillo processed product is seen as the new typical food in Kejajar District, so, the main strategy for the small industry is market development strategy to increase the market share and to create the brand image to the tourists.
Utilization and Management Model of Pelagic Fish Resources
Authors: Damayanti Herna Octivia
Published: April 2020

Pelagic fish was the main raw material for fish processing industry. Rate of fishing that not equivalent with the growth of fish resources, eventually will decrease the catch of fishermen. Aims of the research were (1) to estimate the bioeconomic of pelagic fish resources on MSY (Maximum Sustainable Yield), MEY (Maximum Economic Yield) and OA (open Access) conditions; (2) to estimate the optimum utilization rate, (3) arrange the management model of sustainability pelagic fish resources in Pati regency. This research was descriptive quantitative and conducted in March until September 2017. Reseacrh location in Bajomulyo village and Bendar village Juwana Subdistrict with 35 samples. Data analysis : (1) gear standardization, (2) bioeconomic static optimation model approach, (3) bioeconomic dinamic optimation model approach, (4) reconstruction of in-depth interview results. Result of the research are (1) bioeconomic static optimation model approach namely, biomass MEY>MSY>OA, catch MSY>MEY>OA, effort OA>MSY>MEY, profit MEY>MSY>OA; (2) bioeconomic dinamic optimation model approach namely, biomass MEY>MSY>OSY>OA, catch MSY>MEY>OSY>OA, effort OA>MSY>OSY>MEY, profit MEY>>OSY>MSY>OA; (3) pelagic fish management model are input controlling, output controlling and technical provisions.
Empirical Analysis of Human Capital Convergence in Indonesia
Authors: Anwar Aminuddin
Published: April 2020

This research analyzes the convergence hypothesis that applied to human capital which is one of important factor for economic development. This model applied to analyze the condition of provinces in Indonesia that have different conditions of human capital between regions for 33 provinces in Indonesia for two period between 2004 to 2010 and 2010 to 2016. This study uses data panels in estimating with fixed effects model as the best model choice. The result of the analysis for sigma convergence model is a decrease of global dispersion of human capital growth in Indonesia for the both periods. The results of beta convergence confirm the existence of absolute and conditional convergence model for the both periods. The determinants of human capital convergence in first period are economic growth, poverty, illiteracy, access to sanitation, access to clean water, number of health centers, and number of universities. Meanwhile different conditions are shown in the second period where the determinants of conditional convergence of human capital are determined only by economic growth, poverty, and sanitation access.
Does Political Dynasty Cause Poverty?
Authors: Guritno Danur Condro , Samudro Bhimo Rizky , Soesilo Albertus Magnus
Published: April 2020

The delegation of central government authority to local governments can encourage policy or program targeting to be more targeted because it is indispensable for poverty reduction. Education and health are considered to be capable of alleviating poverty. This paper aims to find out the amount of budget based on Act no. 20/2003 Article 49 on National Education System (Sisdiknas) and Act no. 36/2009 Article 171 on Health in the area of political dynasty of regeneration type (vertical) and to find out the average decrease or increase of poverty rate per year in regional of political dynasty. This is descriptive research, using the ratio analysis of regional expenditure per function. This paper shows that during the period of 2005-2017, all the allocations of regional education budget of political dynasties (regeneration type) have been in accordance to the law. While the allocation of health budget, there are 3 regions from 12 regions of political dynasty that have not fulfilled the law, in addition, the area of political dynasty is able to reduce poverty with an average decrease of 0.2% -1.5% per year, and based on the average national poverty is 8 out of 12 regions of political dynasty in the poor category.
Household Food Security: Evidence From South Sumatera
Authors: Azwardi Azwardi , Widyasthika Hayu Faldun , Saleh Rosmiyati Chodijah , Adnan Nazeli
Published: April 2020

This study aims to determine the phenomenon of food security in South Sumatra Province. Food security is calculated using Shortfall/Surplus Index and Head Count Ratio. Binary Logistic Regression method is used to determine factors affecting food security. This study obtains data from National Socio-Economic Survey on March 2017 regarding average number of calories consumed by household per day, socio-economic characteristics of household, and household heads in South Sumatra. The Survey used total sample of 9,752 households consisting of 3,099 urban households and 6,653 rural households. The results of the study shows that using 2,100 kcal standard limit, most of districts in South Sumatra have entered safe food security limit. However, they have not entered safe food security limit using 2,500 kcal standard limit. Factors that affect household food insecurity in South Sumatra Province are caused by the number of household members and the education of household heads.
Analysis Of Village Fund Management On Regional Development
Authors: Kalontong Elia , Anggraeni Aprilia , Tiawon Harin
Published: April 2020

The obstacles faced by the Regional Government both the Village Government and the District Government are the lack of control over the management of funds originating from Village Fund Allocation. So, the purpose of this study is to analyze themanagement funds and the use of village funds on regional development in Katingan Kuala District, Katingan Regency. The type of research used was qualitative and quantitative research and used casual research methods with characteristics of causal relationship problems. The results of the research showed The results of statistical analysis proved that village fund had no effect on regional development in Katingan. In other words the increase or decrease in village fund would not have an impact on the ups and downs in the progress of regional development. However, the descriptive percentage result indicated that there was an influence of village fund on regional development in Katingan.
Does the Volatility of Macroeconomic Variables Depress The Profitability of Islamic Banking?
Authors: Widarjono Agus
Published: April 2020

Islamic banking in Indonesia has been growing rapidly since 2010. The  profitability of Islamic bank depends on Islamic bank characteristics and macroeconomic condition. As a country with an open economy, macroeconomic conditions are very volatile. Through the theory of exchange rate pass through, the exchange rate fluctuation affects domestic prices so that it affects the profits of Islamic bank.  This study analyzes the impact of the instability of the macroeconomic variables, namely the exchange rate and inflation on the profitability of Islamic bank. The instability of inflation and exchange rate are measured using the GARCH  (Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity). This study applies ARDL  (Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model). The data used is monthly data starting from January 2011 to June 2018. The results of the study show that the exchange rate and inflation instability depress the profitability of Islamic banki. More interestingly, instability of inflation has a greater negative impact than the instability of exchange rate on Islamic bank profit. The most Islamic bank characteristics influencing Islamic banking profit was bad financing as known as a non performing financing (NPF).
The Analysis of Production Factors and Income of Potato Farming
Authors: Budi Setiawan Avi , Inayati Chusna
Published: April 2020

Banjarnegara Regency has the highest potato productivity in Central Java Province. However, not all sub-districts in Banjarnegara produce potatoes, there are only four from 20 Sub-districts. One of them is Batur sub-district. This study chose Batur sub-district because it is the largest producer of potatoes from three Sub-districts in Banjarnegara. Unfortunately, the huge amount of production did not affect the fluctuation which tended to decrease. Through this problems, this study aimed to determine the determinant of production and income analysis of potato farming in Batur sub-district. The sample of this study were 97 people in Batur sub-district selected from calculation by using the Slovin formula. Then, the variables of this study were land area (X1), labor (X2), fertilizer (X3), pesticides (X4) and production yields (Y). To collect the data, this study used questionnaires, interviews and documentation. The data were analyzed by using multiple regression analysis and R / C ratio analysis. The results showed that the variables of land area, fertilizer, and pesticides had positive and significant influence on potato production. Meanwhile, the labor variable was insignificant by having the return to scale value of 0.89. Further, the average income of potato farming was Rp 7,099,612 / planting season with R / C ratio of 1.77. Shortly, potato farming in Batur sub-district is profitable to continue.
MANAGEMENT OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE: Female sexual dysfunction for the endocrinologist
Authors: Carosa E , Sansone A , Jannini E A
Published: April 2020

Sexual function is an important component of either general health and quality of life in both genders. Many studies have focused on the different risk factors for sexual dysfunctions, proving an association with several medical conditions. Endocrine disorders have been often mentioned in the pathogenesis of female and male sexual dysfunctions; however, particularly in women, sexual function is rarely addressed during clinical, in general, and endocrinological, in particular, consultations. As a thorough diagnosis is required in order to provide an adequately tailored treatment, knowing how each endocrine dysfunction can impair sexual health is of the utmost importance, considering the high prevalence of conditions such as disorders of pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, gonads, as well as metabolic disorders. We performed a thorough review of existing literature on the different mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of female sexual dysfunctions secondary to endocrine disorders in order to provide an up-to-date reference.
What Role Should Teachers Play in Online Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Evidence from China
Authors: Yao Jijun , Rao Jialong , Jiang Tao , Xiong Changqian
Published: April 2020

After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China implemented the largest online education practice in human history. In the process, different teaching models coexist. Through a quasi-natural experiment, a total of 1,024 samples from Guiyang No.8 Middle School and another comparable school with the same conditions and students were enrolled for analysis, we discussed the impact of two online teaching methods, recorded video versus live broadcasting, on student performance, and the role teachers should play in online teaching. The study found that, compared with the self-study-based recorded video teaching, live broadcasting teaching with more teacher-student interaction is a more conducive to improving students’ academic performance. In the process of online teaching, teachers should not only assume the role of transmitting knowledge, but also play the role of “leader” and “accompanier” through effective guidance and communication.
The Autism Treatment Network: Bringing Best Practices to All Children With Autism
Authors: Coury Daniel L. , Murray Donna S. , Fedele Angie , Hess Tom , Kelly Amy , Kuhlthau Karen A.
Published: April 2020

The Autism Treatment Network and Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health were established in 2008 with goals of improving understanding of the medical aspects of autism spectrum disorders. Over the past decade, the combined network has conducted >2 dozen clinical studies, established clinical pathways for best practice, developed tool kits for professionals and families to support better care, and disseminated these works through numerous presentations at scientific meetings and publications in medical journals. As the joint network enters its second decade continuing this work, it is undergoing a transformation to increase these activities and accelerate their incorporation into clinical care at the primary care and specialty care levels. In this article, we describe the past accomplishments and present activities. We also outline planned undertakings such as the establishment of the Autism Learning Health Network, the increasing role of family members as co-producers of the work of the network, the growth of clinical trials activities with funding from foundations and industry, and expansion of work with primary care practices and autism specialty centers. We also discuss the challenges of supporting network activities and potential solutions to sustain the network.
Factors Associated With Return Visits at 7 Days After Hospital Discharge
Authors: Pershad Jay , Jones Tamekia , Harrell Camden , Ajayi Seun , Giles Kim , Cross Cynthia , Huang Eunice
Published: April 2020

OBJECTIVE:

To identify variables associated with return visits to the hospital within 7 days after discharge.

METHODS:

We performed a retrospective study of 7-day revisits and readmissions between October 2012 and September 2015 using the Pediatric Health Information System database supplemented by electronic medical record data from a tertiary-care children’s hospital. We examined factors associated with revisits among the top 10 most frequent indications for hospitalization using generalized estimating equations.

RESULTS:

There were 736 (4.2%) revisits and 416 (2.3%) readmissions within 7 days. Predictors of 7-day revisits and readmissions included age, length of hospital stay, and presence of a chronic medical condition. In addition, insurance status was associated with risk of revisits and race was associated with risk of readmissions in the bivariate analysis.

CONCLUSIONS:

In this study, we identified patient characteristics that may be associated with a higher risk of early return to the emergency department and/or readmissions. Early identification of this at-risk group of patients may provide opportunities for intervention and enhanced care coordination at discharge.