bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acceptability and Feasibility of a Trial Testing Allocation to Sunscreen and a Smartphone App for Sun Protection: Discontinued Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Rodrigues Angela M , Sniehotta Falko F , Birch-Machin Mark A , Olivier Patrick , Ara�jo-Soares Vera
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND

Recreational sun exposure has been associated with melanoma prevalence, and tourism settings are of particular interest for skin cancer prevention. Effective, affordable, and geographically flexible interventions to promote sun protection are needed.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to describe the protocol for a definitive randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating a smartphone mobile intervention (mISkin app) promoting sun protection in holidaymakers and to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the mISkin app and associated trial procedures in an internal pilot study.

METHODS

Participants were recruited from the general community. Holidaymakers traveling abroad and owning a smartphone were enrolled in the internal pilot of a 2 (mISkin vs control) x 2 (sun protection factor [SPF] 15 vs SPF 30) RCT with a postholiday follow-up. The smartphone app is fully automated and entails a behavioral intervention to promote sun protection. It consisted of five components: skin assessment, educational videos, ultraviolet (UV) photos, gamification, and prompts for sun protection. Participants were also randomly allocated to receive sunscreen SPF 15 or SPF 30. Primary outcomes for the internal pilot study were acceptability and feasibility of trial procedures and intervention features. Secondary outcomes were collected at baseline and after holidays through face-to-face-assessments and included skin sun damage, sunscreen use (residual weight and application events), and sun protection practices (Web-based questionnaire).

RESULTS

From 142 registers of interest, 42 participants were randomized (76% [32/42] female; mean age 35.5 years). Outcome assessments were completed by all participants. Random allocation to SPF 15 versus SPF 30 was found not to be feasible in a definitive trial protocol. Of the 21 people allocated to the mISkin intervention, 19 (91%) installed the mISkin on their phones, and 18 (86%) used it at least once. Participants were satisfied with the mISkin app and made suggestions for further improvements. Due to difficulties with the random allocation to SPF and slow uptake, the trial was discontinued.

CONCLUSIONS

The internal pilot study concluded that randomization to SPF was not feasible and that recruitment rate was slower than expected because of difficulties with gatekeeper engagement. Possible solutions to the problems identified are discussed. Further refinements to the mISkin app are needed before a definitive trial.

CLINICALTRIAL

International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number ISRCTN63943558; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN63943558 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6xOLvbab8)
Reliability of Self-Reported Mobile Phone Ownership in Rural North-Central Nigeria: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Menson William Nii Ayitey , Olawepo John Olajide , Bruno Tamara , Gbadamosi Semiu Olatunde , Nalda Nannim Fazing , Anyebe Victor , Ogidi Amaka , Onoka Chima , Oko John Okpanachi , Ezeanolue Echezona Edozie
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND

mHealth practitioners seek to leverage the ubiquity of the mobile phone to increase the impact and robustness of their interventions, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, data on the reliability of self-reported mobile phone access is minimal.

OBJECTIVE

We sought to ascertain the reliability of self-reported ownership of and access to mobile phones among a population of rural dwellers in north-central Nigeria.

METHODS

We contacted participants in a community-based HIV testing program by phone to determine actual as opposed to self-reported mobile phone access. A phone script was designed to conduct these calls and descriptive analyses conducted on the findings.

RESULTS

We dialed 349 numbers: 110 (31.5%) were answered by participants who self-reported ownership of the mobile phone; 123 (35.2%) of the phone numbers did not ring at all; 28 (8.0%) rang but were not answered; and 88 (25.2%) were answered by someone other than the participant. We reached a higher proportion of male participants (68/133, 51.1%) than female participants (42/216, 19.4%; P<.001).

CONCLUSIONS

Self-reported access to mobile phones in rural and low-income areas in north-central Nigeria is higher than actual access. This has implications for mHealth programming, particularly for women’s health. mHealth program implementers and researchers need to be cognizant of the low reliability of self-reported mobile phone access. These observations should therefore affect sample-size calculations and, where possible, alternative means of reaching research participants and program beneficiaries should be established.
Oncologic Therapy Support Via Means of a Dedicated Mobile App (OPTIMISE-1): Protocol for a Prospective Pilot Trial (Preprint)
Authors: El Shafie Rami A , Bougatf Nina , Sprave Tanja , Weber Dorothea , Oetzel Dieter , Machmer Timo , Huber Peter E , Debus Jürgen , Nicolay Nils H
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND

The increasing role of consumer electronics and Web-enabled mobile devices in the medical sector opens up promising possibilities for integrating novel technical solutions into therapy and patient support for oncologic illnesses. A recent survey carried out at Heidelberg University Hospital suggested a high acceptance among patients for an additional approach to patient care during radiotherapy based on patient-reported outcomes by a dedicated mobile app.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this trial (OPTIMISE-1: Oncologic Therapy Support Via Means of a Dedicated Mobile App – A Prospective Feasibility Evaluation) is to prospectively evaluate the feasibility of employing a mobile app for the systematic support of radiooncological patients throughout the course of their radiotherapy by monitoring symptoms and patient performance, and facilitating the background-exchange of relevant information between patient and physician.

METHODS

The present single-center, prospective, exploratory trial, conducted at Heidelberg University Hospital, assesses the feasibility of integrating an app-based approach into patient-care during radiotherapy. Patients undergoing curative radiotherapy for thoracic or pelvic tumors will be surveyed regarding general performance, treatment-related quality of life (QoL) and symptoms, and their need to personally consult a physician by means of a mobile app during treatment. The primary endpoint of feasibility will be reached when 80% of the patients have successfully answered 80% of their respective questions scheduled for each treatment day. Furthermore, treatment-related patient satisfaction and health-related QoL is assessed by the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (PSQ-18) and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) questionnaires at the beginning (baseline) and end of radiotherapy, and at the first follow-up.

RESULTS

This trial will recruit 50 patients over a period of 12 months. Follow-up will be completed after 18 months, and publication of results is planned at 24 months after trial initiation.

CONCLUSIONS

This study will serve as a basis for future studies aiming to exploit the constant innovation in mobile medical appliances and integrate novel patient-centered concepts into patient care in the context of radiotherapy.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03168048; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03168048 (Archived at WebCite http://www.webcitation.org/6wtWGgi0X)
Three-Factor Structure of the eHealth Literacy Scale Among Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Outpatients: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Hyde Lisa L , Boyes Allison W , Evans Tiffany-Jane , Mackenzie Lisa J , Sanson-Fisher Rob
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND

Electronic health (eHealth) literacy is needed to effectively engage with Web-based health resources. The 8-item eHealth literacy scale (eHEALS) is a commonly used self-report measure of eHealth literacy. Accumulated evidence has suggested that the eHEALS is unidimensional. However, a recent study by Sudbury-Riley and colleagues suggested that a theoretically-informed three-factor model fit better than a one-factor model. The 3 factors identified were awareness (2 items), skills (3 items), and evaluate (3 items). It is important to determine whether these findings can be replicated in other populations.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to verify the three-factor eHEALS structure among magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) medical imaging outpatients.

METHODS

MRI and CT outpatients were recruited consecutively in the waiting room of one major public hospital. Participants self-completed a touchscreen computer survey, assessing their sociodemographic, scan, and internet use characteristics. The eHEALS was administered to internet users, and the three-factor structure was tested using structural equation modeling.

RESULTS

Of 405 invited patients, 87.4% (354/405) were interested in participating in the study, and of these, 75.7% (268/354) were eligible. Of the eligible participants, 95.5% (256/268) completed all eHEALS items. Factor loadings were 0.80 to 0.94 and statistically significant (P<.001). All reliability measures were acceptable (indicator reliability: awareness=.71-.89, skills=.78-.80, evaluate=.64-.79; composite reliability: awareness=.89, skills=.92, evaluate=.89; variance extracted estimates: awareness=.80, skills=.79, evaluate=.72). Two out of three goodness-of-fit indices were adequate (standardized root mean square residual (SRMR)=.038; comparative fit index (CFI)=.944; root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA)=.156). Item 3 was removed because of its significant correlation with item 2 (Lagrange multiplier [LM] estimate 104.02; P<.001) and high loading on 2 factors (LM estimate 91.11; P<.001). All 3 indices of the resulting 7-item model indicated goodness of fit (χ211=11.3; SRMR=.013; CFI=.999; RMSEA=.011).

CONCLUSIONS

The three-factor eHEALS structure was supported in this sample of MRI and CT medical imaging outpatients. Although further factorial validation studies are needed, these 3 scale factors may be used to identify individuals who could benefit from interventions to improve eHealth literacy awareness, skill, and evaluation competencies.
Cinema, subjetividade e as potências do falso
Authors: Melo Danilo
Published: March 2018

Apoiado no conceito nietzscheano de Potências do Falso, Deleuze estende a crítica ao ideal de verdade da filosofia para o cinema, encontrando em Orson Welles, dentre outros cineastas, o maior expoente desta crítica. Acompanhando estas ideias, pretendemos apresentar neste artigo as questões que concernem a uma superação dos sistemas de julgamento que constrangem a vida e instalam processos de subjetivação balizados por fronteiras que distinguem e separam o real e o imaginário em função de um modelo prévio de “verdade”. Tal superação é proposta por Nietzsche/Welles através da criação artística, que é acionada pelo aumento da potência de falsificação ou fabulação das fronteiras que regulam nossa relação com a “realidade”. A mais alta potência do falso é, por fim, pensada como a única oportunidade para a arte e para a vida.
Figuras que irrompem no desacordo: proposições através d’A Mosca e Holy Motors
Authors: Rezende Isabel Veiga
Published: March 2018

O presente trabalho propõe uma análise detalhada de duas sequências dos filmes A Mosca(David Cronenberg, 1986) e Holy Motors (Leos Carax, 2016). Buscamos mostrar como ambas as passagens concentram e explicitam o desacordo entre corpo e pessoa/sujeito, inventando uma nova lógica figurativa para os protagonistas. No primeiro caso, um cientista que se transforma em inseto gigante, e no segundo um ator que se confunde com seus personagens. Nos alimentamos de uma questão cara ao cinema moderno, a saber, a insubordinação a tudo que limita o Homem a um ser biológico, comunicativo e racional. Afastando-se dos modelos naturalistas, o cinema (e as outras artes) pode então contrariar sua suposta vocação realista e experimentar o enlouquecimento das formas fílmicas, em que as forças de deformação e metamorfose agem substancialmente sobre as forças de conservação e contenção.
A importância do Poder Judiciário na tradição liberal: Locke, Montesquieu e “O Federalista”
Authors: Da Silva Rodrigues Paulo Joaquim
Published: March 2018

As crescentes discussões acerca do papel do Poder Judiciário nas democracias modernas tem imposto à teoria política a necessidade de uma nova análise da separação dos poderes. Por vezes, argumenta-se que ocorre uma quebra institucional na separação entre os poderes, formulada pelos pilares teóricos da tradição liberal, quando se discute a relação entre Judiciário e Política. Todavia, qual seria o lugar institucional do Poder Judiciário na separação de poderes? Este artigo visa, por meio de uma análise bibliográfico-comparativa, identificar a alocação institucional do Poder Judiciário e suas relações com os demais poderes, nas teorias de Locke, Montesquieu e “O Federalista”. Assevera-se a origem política do Judiciário e a relevância do mesmo na separação de poderes proposta pelos autores cânones da tradição liberal. Ademais, é identificado esforço de neutralização política de tal poder, o que não significa um isolamento institucional do Poder Judiciário no sistema político.
Analysis of the effect of corporate governance attributes on risk management practices
Authors: Gouiaa Raef
Published: March 2018

Despite recent increased risk research attention being focussed on the Canadian and international scene, there are few research studies that specifically address the relation between corporate governance systems and risk management practices. This paper examines the relation between corporate governance systems and enterprise risk management. More specifically, we analyze how corporate governance attributes and particularly board characteristics can affect risk management practices in the context of Canadian listed companies. Using a content analysis approach, the level of exposure to risk in terms of likelihood, the consequences of such risk and the strategies for managing that risk were identified for each type of risk. The results reveal that corporate governance attributes related to board’s structure, directors’ characteristics and the board’s operating process play a significant and important role in establishing an integrative risk management approach. The results show that directors’ characteristics and the board’s process significantly determine the quality of risk management through the level of risk-taking in decisions, especially in terms of financial risks.
Sentido de coherencia y salud en personas adultas mayores autopercibidas como sanas
Authors: Hernández-Zamora Zoila Edith , Ehrenzweig-Sánchez Yamilet , Yépez-Olvera Liliana
Published: March 2018

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo principal identificar la relación entre el nivel de sentido de coherencia de una muestra de adultos mayores de una estancia diurna de la ciudad de Xalapa, Veracruz, México, con la autopercepción que tienen de su salud, así como el estado de salud real con que cuentan en el momento actual. Para lo cual se aplicó un cuestionario de datos generales, el Cuestionario de Orientación hacia la Vida de Antonovsky y el Cuestionario General de Salud de Goldberg. Los resultados muestran un alto sentido de coherencia así como un buen nivel de salud mental en la mayoría de estas personas.
Avaliação da criatividade figural infantil em contexto de educação não formal
Authors: Silva Talita Fernanda da , Nakano Tatiana De Cássia
Published: March 2018

Este estudo buscou avaliar a criatividade de crianças que frequentam, além da escola regular, um contexto educacional não formal no contraturno escolar. O objetivo foi investigar a influência que as variáveis Tipo de Organização não governamental e Tempo de Permanência no contexto não formal exercem sobre o desempenho criativo. Participaram do estudo 49 sujeitos na faixa etária de 9 a 11 anos, matriculados entre o quarto e o sétimo ano do Ensino Fundamental, selecionados em duas instituições do tipo Organização não governamental (instituição 1: n=26 e instituição 2: n=23). Para avaliação, foi utilizado o Teste de Criatividade Figural Infantil, composto por três atividades de estímulos incompletos, que devem ser respondidas sob a forma de desenhos. Essa ferramenta permite avaliar 12 características criativas, agrupadas em 4 fatores: Enriquecimento de Ideias, Emotividade, Preparação Criativa e Aspectos Cognitivos. Os resultados mostraram que, de modo geral, as variáveis investigadas não exerceram influência significativa em nenhum dos fatores criativos, excetuado o fato de que a variável Tempo de Permanência exerceu influência significativa nas características de Movimento (F=5,26; p≤0,001) e de Fluência (F=3,16; p≤0,05), ambas na atividade 2. Conclui-se que os meios de educação não formal ainda tem se mostrado pouco explorados nas pesquisas brasileiras, e maiores estudos como esses precisam ser desenvolvidos.
Kompetensi Pendidik Dan Tenaga Kependidikan Pada Pendidikan Nonformal
Authors: -- Siswantari
Published: March 2018

Teacher and education personnel have important roles to improve the quality of education, including non-formal education. Government always improves their competence. However, so far not many people know about their competence. By knowing their competence, then training can be designed more efficiently and more effectively. The scope of the study are Package A and Package B programs. Educator is a tutor for program Package A and Package B which at the same time is not a teacher in schools. Including educator is pamong belajar who handle kesetaraan education in P2PNFI and BPPNFI, BPKB, and SKB. Education personnel include study group manager of Package A and/or Package B and inspectors (Penilik). The data was collected by testing the respondents and interviews with some respondents. The test results showed that their competence is generally still low. Thus the necessary effort of the Government and local governments is to improve their competence in order to improve the quality of non-formal education.Â ABSTRAKPendidik dan tenaga kependidikan (PTK) memegang peran yang begitu penting dalam upaya meningkatkan mutu pendidikan, termasuk pada pendidikan non-formal.Â  Untuk itu Pemerintah selalu berupaya untuk meningkatkan kompetensi mereka. Namun demikian, kompetensi mereka belum banyak diketahui. Dengan mengetahui kompetensi mereka, perancangan pelatihan dapat dilakukan dengan lebih efisien dan efektif. Lingkup penelitian ini meliputi program Paket A dan Paket B. Pendidik adalah tutor program Paket A dan Paket B yang tidak merangkap sebagai guru di sekolah dan pamong belajar kelompok kerja (pokja) pendidikan kesetaraan di P2PNFI dan BPPNFI, BPKB, dan SKB. Tenaga Kependidikan meliputi pengelola kelompok belajar Paket A dan Paket B serta Penilik. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan memberi tes kepada responden dan wawancara dengan beberapa responden. Hasil tes memperlihatkan bahwa kompetensi mereka secara umum masih rendah. Dengan demikian diperlukan upaya Pemerintah dan pemerintah daerah untuk meningkatkan kompetensi mereka dalam rangka meningkatkan mutu pendidikan non-formal.
Potensi Kekayaan Alam Kelautan Mendukung Kebijakan Kemdiknas dalam Pengembangan SMK pada Era Otonomi Daerah
Authors: -- Subijanto
Published: March 2018

The aim of providing vocational school is to prepare student in order to ready to certain work. On the other hand, the aim of its is to give student who has a competent and requirement for continues studying to higher level (vocational, proffesional, and academic path). Otherwise, the aim of providing senior secondary school is to prepare student to continues studying to higher level (academic path). The development of latter data shown that senior secondary graduates school who are able to continues studying for higher leven more or less 33 percent. The impacts of this condition is graduates senior secondaray school need to have certain basic skill for getting a job. To anticipate this his condition, the district government could be developed more vocational schol as an alternatif for answering problem to fulfill the job seekers in midel level of labour force according to the potential in each region.Â ABSTRAKTujuan penyelenggaraan pendidikan sekolah menengah kejuruan (SMK) yaitu untuk menyiapkan peserta didik sebagai pekerja tingkat menengah. Di samping itu, penyelenggaraan SMK juga bertujuan memberi kesempatan kepada peserta didik yang memenuhi kemampuan dan persyaratan untuk melanjutkan pendidikan yang lebih tinggi (vokasi, profesi, dan akademik). Sebaliknya, penyelenggaraan pendidikan sekolah menengah atas (SMA) bertujuan untuk memberikan kompetensi akademik kepada peserta didik ketika melanjutkan pendidikan ke jenjang yang lebih tinggi. Perkembangan data akhirakhir ini menunjukkan bahwa tamatan SMA yang melanjutkan pendidikan ke jenjang yang lebih tinggi hanya mencapai kurang lebih 33 persen. Akibatnya, tamatan SMA memerlukan keterampilan dasar untuk dapat bekerja di bidang tertentu. Kondisi yang demikian diantisipasi oleh pemerintah daerah untuk mengembangkan penyelenggaraan pendidikan SMK sebagai alternatif jawaban dalam upaya meningkatkan pemenuhan kebutuhan tenaga kerja tingkat menengah sesuai dengan potensi daerah masing-masing.
Rasionalitas dan Aktualitas Kearifan Lokal Sebagai Basis Pendidikan Karakter
Authors: Musanna Al
Published: March 2018

Indonesia is a rich and unique country. Itâ€™s easy to find how unique this nation in terms of language, art, lifestyle, local wisdom, and others. No need to go far from the state capital to find the articulation of cultural diversity. The extraordinary diversity is more than enough to be used to develop a pattern or model of education that is rooted in the local wisdom scattered throughout the territory of Indonesia. When the character education is trenching returned values of virtue and wisdom can be one of the alternatives. Local wisdom in every community is a reflection of the philosophy of life (world-view), an integrated vision that is existed in historical period which has succeeded in realizing harmony of human beings and the environment. It seemed too late awareness of character education, but late is still better than nothing.Â ABSTRAKIndonesia adalah negara yang kaya dan unik. Demikian ungkapan para peneliti dan wisatawan setelah berkunjung dan menjelajahi negeri yang terdiri dari ratusan etnis dan tersebar di ribuan pulau ini. Sangat mudah menemukan betapa uniknya bangsa ini, ditinjau dari bahasa, kesenian, pola hidup, kearifan lokal, dan lain-lain. Khazanah keragaman yang luar biasa tersebut merupakan modal lebih dari cukup untuk mengembangkan corak atau model pendidikan yang berakar pada kearifan lokal yang tersebar di seluruh wilayah Indonesia. Ketika pemerintah mendengungkan pendidikan karakter, penggalian kembali nilai-nilai kebajikan dan kearifan lokal merupakan harta terpendam yang menunggu sentuhan tangan dingin untuk diaktualisasikan. Kearifan lokal dalam setiap komunitas merupakan pencerminan dari falsafah hidup terintegrasi (holistik) yang dalam pusaran sejarahnya berhasil mewujudkan harmoni manusia dengan sesama dan lingkungan. Memang terkesan terlambat kesadaran mengenai pendidikan karakter, tetapi bukankah terlambat masih lebih baik daripada tidak sama sekali.
Perbandingan Nilai Ujian Nasional dan Ujian Sekolah Mata Pelajaran Matematika SMA Program IPA Tahun Pelajaran 2010/2011
Authors: -- Fahmi
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this research is to compare the scores of National Exam and the scores from schools and also to identify the characteristics of Mathematics items for Senior High Schools at IPA programme. The analysis is conducted using Iteman and Bigsteps Software. The procedures of test callibration between zone is using Model Rasch Theory (1-parameter) with the Bigsteps, Iteman, dan Microsoft Excel softwares. The sampling methode is stratified Random sampling. The number of students to be a sample is 20.000. The test reliability for West zone is 0,837, Center zone is 0,862, and East zone is 0,840. Based on classical test theory, the Mathematics test difficulty for West zone is 0,786, Center zone is 0,739, East zone is 0,757. The highest mean of Mathematics schools score is in Province of Bali (8,63) and the lowest is in Province of Kalimantan Barat (7,60). The highest mean of Mathematics National Exam Score is in Province of Bali (9,11) and the lowest is in Province of Sumatera Barat (7,23). The highest mean of final Mathematics score is in Province of Bali (8,92) and the lowest is in Province of Nusa Tenggara Timur (7,03). The highest difference between schools scores and the National Exam scores is in Province of DI Yogyakarta, that is 1,81 point and the lowest diffence is in Province of Banten, that is 0,01 point.Â ABSTRAKTujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk membandingkan nilai Ujian Nasional (UN) dan nilai sekolah (NS) serta mengetahui karakteristik butir soal Matematika SMA program IPA. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan software Iteman dan Bigsteps. Penyetaraan paket tes antar zone menggunakan teori Rasch Model (satu parameter) dengan bantuan software Bigsteps, Iteman, dan Microsoft Excel. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan cara stratified Random sampling dan jumlah siswa yang menjadi sampel 20.000 siswa. Hasil analisis Reliabilitas tes untuk Zone Barat menunjukkan 0,837, zone Tengah 0,862, dan zone Timur 0,840. Berdasarkan teori klasikal tingkat kesukaran paket tes Matematika Zone Barat 0,786, zone Tengah 0,739, zone Timur 0,757. Nilai rata-rata sekolah (NS) Matematika tertinggi Provinsi Bali (8,63) dan nilai rata-rata terendah Provinsi Kalimantan Barat (7,60). Nilai rata-rata UN Matematika tertinggi Bali (9,11) dan nilai rata-rata terendah Provinsi Sumatera Barat (7,23). Nilai rata-rata NA Matematika tertinggi Provinsi Bali (8,92) dan nilai rata-rata terendah Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur (7,03). Selisih antara NS dan UN terbesar Provinsi DI Yogyakarta yaitu 1,81 poin dan selisih terendah adalah Provinsi Banten yaitu 0,01 poin.
Peran Negara Dalam Hubungan Tenaga Kerja di Indonesia
Authors: -- Subijanto
Published: March 2018

The aim of this writing article is to identify the function of the Indonesian Government in relation with Indonesian labor force and the relation of labor force organization. Until now, the foundamental problem of the Indonesian job seekers is lack of functional basic skill. Globalization era, has requirement for every job seekers to have competence and to be able to competitive in certain job qualification requirement. Based on the legal formal, the Indonesian labourforce has been protecting by a number of laws, namely: 1) the amandement of the 1945 Constitutionof the Republic of Indonesia (article,27 sub article (2) stated that every citizen shall have the right job and welfare for human being; 2) the act number 39, year 1999 about Human Right an article 38 sub article 1 stated that every citizen, according to potential talent, skill, and smart, shal have the right job. Furthermore, subarticle 2 stated that every people shall have the freedom of choice according to interest and requirement accordingly. Subarticle 3 stated that every people, event women or man to be equal in doing job according to the status of bwckground to get wage in order to be sustainable life; and 3) the act number 13, year 2003 about labour force. In relation with preparation of job seekers the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) has obligation to improve the quality of education and relevance with outcome of education.Meanwhile, the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration has responsible anda specific task to do the competence of certification through National Board of Proffesional Standard (BNSP) and Institution of Proffesional Standar (LSP).Â ABSTRAKTujuan penulisan ini dimaksudkan untuk mengidentifikasi peran Pemerintah terhadap ketenagakerjaan di Indonesia dan hubungannya dengan organisasi ketenagakerjaan. Permasalahan tenaga kerjaan di Indonesia sampai saat ini masih belum sirna dari permasalah yang mendasar yaitu kurang memiliki keterampilan fungsional bagi calon pencari kerja. Era globalisasi menuntut calon pencari kerja mampu berkompetisi dan memiliki kompetensi yang memadai sesuai dengan persyaratan tutututan kualifikasi pekerjaan. Dari aspek yuridis formal, tenaga kerja di Indonesia telah dilindungi oleh peraturan perundang-undangan, antara lain: (a) UUD Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945 Amandemen, Pasal 27 ayat (2) yaitu â€œTiap-tiap warga negara berhak atas pekerjaan dan penghidupan yang layak bagi kemanusiaanâ€;Â (b) UU Nomor 39/1999 tentang Hak Asasi Manusia,Pasal 38 ayat (1); Ayat (2); Ayat (3); Ayat (4); danÂ (c) UU Nomor 13/2003 tentang Ketenaga-kerjaan. Dalam aspek pendidikan, Kemdiknas berkewajiban untuk meningkatkan mutu dan relevansi hasil pendidikan, sedangkan Kemenakertrans bertanggungjawab dalam pemberian hak melakukan sertifikasi kompetensi melalui Badan Nasional Standar Profesi (BNSP) dan Lembaga Sertifikat Profesi (LSP).
Peran Dewan Pendidikan dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pelayanan Pendidikan
Authors: -- Hendarman
Published: March 2018

Board of education has been established the issuance of Minister of National Educationâ€™sÂ decree number 044/U/2002 concerning Board of Education and School Committee and the GovernmentÂ Gazette number 17 year 2010 concerning the implementation and management of education. In principle,Â this board plays the role as society representatives in improving quality improvement, equality and efficiency of educational management. Also, this board could play as the mediator for the needs andÂ aspiration of society related to educational policies taken by local government and schools. This studyÂ focused on the analysis of 2 (two) main research questions, namely to what extent the stakeholders are aware of this board and its roles, and the barriers that this board encounters in its implementation. TheÂ findings showed that this board has yet to 1) be the strategic partner of the local government andÂ schools, 2) maximally function in a number of districts/cities, and 3) contribute for the educationÂ advancement. It is recommended that the establishment of this board shall be based on the principlesÂ of transparent, accountable, and democratic. In addition, it is suggested to encourage the regularÂ meetings between local education authorities and board of education aims for the analysis of critical issues in the local areas for its solutions.Â ABSTRAKÂ Keberadaan Dewan Pendidikan masih dipertanyakan terkait dengan peningkatan mutu pelayanan pendidikan. Meskipun sudah dibentuk di berbagai provinsi/kabupaten/kota, tampaknya dewan ini masih belum dianggap sebagai mitra bagi berbagai pemangku kepentingan khususnya pemerintah daerah dalam rangka peningkatan mutu pelayanan pendidikan. Penelitian ini mengkaji berbagai kegiatan atau terobosan yang telah dilakukan Dewan Pendidikan khususnya dalam kaitan peningkatan mutu pelayananÂ pendidikan serta kendala-kendala yang dihadapi untuk melaksanakan peran tersebut. Data dan informasi diperoleh dari data primer dan sekunder yang berasal dari hasil wawancara dan analisis informasi terkait yang dimunculkan dalam berbagai media termasuk surat kabar dan situs-situs. Secara umum, dewan pendidikan telah berpartisipasi dan memberikan kontribusi dalam upaya meningkatkan mutu pelayanan pendidikan dengan merujuk kepada standar nasional pendidikan. Kendala-kendala yang dihadapi dewan pendidikan lebih sebagai akibat belum adanya persepsi dan apresiasi yang sama dari pemerintah daerah terhadap keberadaan dan peran dari dewan pendidikan.
Korelasi antara Komunikasi Antarpersonal, Etos Kerja, dan Budaya Organisasi dengan Pelayanan *)
Authors: -- Rasmadi
Published: March 2018

The objective of the research is to study the relationship between Interpersonal Communication,Â Work Ethos, and Organizational Culture with Services. The survey was conducted at Training Center forÂ Employees the Ministry of Education and Cukture (MoEC). Sample of 90 respondents were selectedÂ randomly. The study finds out that there are positive correlation, between : 1) Interpersonal ComunicationÂ (X1) and Services (Y); 2) Work Ethos (X2) and Services (Y); 3) Organizational Culture (X3) and Services (Y); 4) Finally the study concludes that those three independent variables all together show positiveÂ correlation with Services. Furthermore, the employee service could be improved by improving interpersonalÂ communication, Work Ethos, and Organizational Culture.Â ABSTRAKÂ Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti hubungan antara komunikasi antarpersonal, etos kerja, dan budaya organisasi dengan pelayanan, baik secara sendiri-sendiri maupun secara bersama-sama.Â Penelitian dilaksanakan di Pusdiklat Pegawai Departemen Pendidikan Nasional. Penelitian mengambil sampel 90 orang, dilakukan dengan sampel acak. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa, terdapat hubungan positif antara komunikasi antarpersonal, etos kerja, dan budaya organisasi dengan pelayanan, baik secara sendiri-sendiri maupun secara bersama-sama. Semakin tinggi komunikasi antarpersonal, etos kerja, dan budaya organisasi, maka semakin tinggi mutu pelayanan aparatur. Sehubungan dengan itu, upaya untuk meningkatkan mutu pelayanan aparatur, dapat dilakukan dengan meningkatkan pengetahuan komunikasi antarpersonal, etos kerja, dan budaya organisasi.
Kajian Metode Deteksi Differential Item Function (DIF) Butir Soal Ujian Nasional dengan Teori Tes Klasik
Authors: -- Sudaryono
Published: March 2018

The general objective of this study is intended to explain the various methods of detecting theÂ existence of Differential Item Function (DIF) in items of national exam with classical test theory. WhileÂ the specific purpose of writing the article is intended to explain: 1) the various methods that can be used to detect the presence of DIF in items of national exam based on classical test theory, and 2) theÂ advantages and disadvantages of each method used and find out which method is most sensitive inÂ detecting the presence of DIF items the national exam. Problems of this study are: 1) what methods can be used to detect the presence of DIF in items based on the national exam classical test theory? 2)Â which method is most sensitive in detecting the presence of DIF in items such national exam based onÂ classical test theory. The methodology used is to review literature from books, journals and study theÂ results of research that has been done. There are many ways to detect item bias and bias test the scoresÂ achieved by the theory of classical scores, namely: single group validity, differential validity, itemdiscrimination procedure, the delta plot method, methods of standardization, Scheuneman chi-squaredapproach, Camilli chi-square approach, Mantel-Haenszel method, a standard procedure which has beenÂ developed by Dorans and Kulick, and item bias estimation method with Confirmatory factor Analysis.ABSTRAKÂ Tujuan umum kajian ini dimaksudkan untuk menjelaskan berbagai metode pendeteksian keberadaan Differential Item Function (DIF) pada butir-butir soal ujian nasional dengan teori tes klasik. Tujuan khusus penulisan ini dimaksudkan untuk menjelaskan: 1) berbagai metode yang dapat digunakan untuk mendeteksi keberadaan DIF pada butir soal ujian nasional berdasarkan teori tes klasik (classical test theory); dan 2) kelebihan dan kekurangan masing-masing metode yang digunakan dan mengetahui metode mana yang paling sensitif dalam mendeteksi keberadaan DIF butir soal ujian nasional. Permasalahan kajian ini adalah: 1) metode apa saja yang dapat digunakan untuk mendeteksi keberadaan DIF pada butir soal ujian nasional berdasarkan teori tes klasik?; 2) metode mana yang paling sensitif dalam mendeteksi keberadaan DIF pada butir soal ujian nasional tersebut berdasarkan teori tes klasik. Metodologi yang digunakan adalah melakukan kajian pustaka dari buku-buku, jurnal-jurnal dan telaah hasil-hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan. Ada banyak cara untuk mendeteksi butir bias dan uji tesbias pada skor yang dicapai melalui teori skor klasik, yaitu: korelasi kelompok tunggal, korelasi diferensial, prosedur diskriminasi butir, metode plot delta, metode Standarisasi, metode Chi-square Scheuneman, metode Chi-square Camilli, metode Mantel-Haenszel, prosedur standar yang telah dikembangkan oleh Dorans dan Kulick, dan metode estimasi bias butir dengan Analisis Faktor Konfirmatori.
Implementasi Model Pembelajaran IPS Terpadu (Suatu Studi Evaluatif di Smp Kota Surakarta)
Authors: Agung S. Leo
Published: March 2018

The objective of this study is: 1) to obtain information in relation to the implementation ofÂ instructional model of integrated social science at Junior Secondary School in Surakarta City; 2) toÂ identify the inhibiting factors; and 3) to know some efforts performed by Social Science teachers toÂ enhance their professionalism. This study is an evaluation study using qualitative-descriptive researchÂ method. This research tends to use a single case study. The subject of this research is Social ScienceÂ teachers of SMP/MTs (Junior Secondary School/Islamic Junior Secondary School) in Surakarta City. The data was collected through interviews, observation, and archival records and documents. The findingsÂ showed that: 1) there were still many differences in the implementation of Social Science instruction atÂ SMP/MTs. There were teachers who delivered Social Science in integrated way, semi integrated and partially; 2) there were many obstacles faced by the teachers, among others: (a) lack of understanding/mastery of the material outside their competency, (b) lack of knowledge and understanding of instructionalÂ models of Integrated Social Science, (c) difficulties to apply the instructional concepts of Integrated Social Science, and (d) a skeptical attitude of Social Science teachers; 3) some efforts performed byÂ Social Science teachers to improve their professionalism, among others: (a) asking other Social ScienceÂ teachers, (b) reading Social Science-related reference books, (c) attending training, socializaion, seminar, workshop, and (d) sharing experiences.Â ABSTRAKÂ Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) mengetahui implementasi model pembelajaran IPS Terpadu di SMP Kota Surakarta; 2) mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor penghambat, dan 3) mengetahui upaya-upaya yang dilakukan oleh guru IPS dalam meningkatkan profesionalisme.Penelitian ini merupakan studi evaluasi dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Bentuk penelitian cenderung menggunakan studi kasus tunggal. Subyek penelitian, yaitu guru-guru IPS di SMP/MTs Kota Surakarta.Teknik dan alat pengumpul data yang digunakan, yaitu: wawancara, observasi, dan mencatat arsip serta dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) dalam implementasinya pembelajaran IPS di SMP/MTs masih terdapat banyak perbedaan. Ada yang melaksanakan pembelajaran IPS terpadu secara penuh, setengah terpadu, dan tidak terpadu; 2) hambatan yang dihadapi, antara lain: (a) kurang pemahaman/penguasaan terhadap materi di luar bidangnya; (b) kurangnya pengetahuan dan pemahaman model model pembelajaran IPS Terpadu; (c) kesulitan dalam menerapkan konsep pembelajaran IPS Terpadu;dan (d) sikap skeptis dari guru IPS itu sendiri; 3) upaya yang dilakukan guru IPS dalam meningkatkan kompetensi profesionalnya, antara lain: (a) bertanya kepada guru IPS yang lain; (b) membaca bukubuku referensi tentang IPS; (c) mengikuti pelatihan, sosialisasi, workshop, seminar, semiloka; dan (d) berbagai (sharing) pengalaman.
Kompetensi Keahlian di SMKN 6 Pertanian Jeneponto Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: -- Siswantari
Published: March 2018

The aims of this study is to investigate the gap between industrial needs and the competencesÂ earned at vocational school of agricultural that has been conducted at SMK 6 Jeneponto, South Sulawesi.Â The study was motivated by the fact that the SMK 6 alumni are suffered from unemployed. TheÂ investigation has been performed through interview with stakeholders and focused on how the competencyÂ development conducted at the school could fulfill the local industry needs. It has been found that theÂ school lacks of competences which are required by the local partners.Â ABSTRAKÂ Tujuan studi ini dimaksudkan untuk meneliti kesenjangan kompetensi yang dibutuhkan oleh dunia usaha/industri (DUDI) dengan yang dihasilkan oleh SMKN 6 Jeneponto, Sulawesi Selatan. Studi dilaksanakan, karena terdorong oleh rendahnya lulusan SMK yang diserap oleh dunia kerja. Fokus studi terkait Â dengan kompetensi yang perlu dikembangkan oleh SMK sesuai dengan potensi daerah dan kebutuhan DUDI. Pengumpulan data penelitian dilaksanakan melalui wawancara dengan para pemangku kepentingan. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa SMK belum mengembangkan kompetensi yang dibutuhkan oleh mitra kerjasama lokal.
KEKUATAN MENGIKAT AKTA NOTARIIL PERJANJIAN PERKAWINAN TERKAIT HARTA BERSAMA YANG DIBUAT PASCA PENCATATAN PERKAWINAN
Authors: Ningsih Natalia , Utama I Made Arya , Sarjana I Made
Published: March 2018

Dalam mengatasi masalah harta kekayaan dari suami isteri yang telah melangsungkan perkawinan, dapat dilakukan melalui perjanjian perkawinan pasca pencatatan perkawinan dengan bentuk penetapan pengadilan negeri. Oleh karena itu jika ada suami isteri belum membuat perjanjian perkawinan yang keduanya  bekerja dimana tempat kerjanya mempunyai resiko tinggi akan habisnya harta kekayaan yang diperoleh maka demi masa depan kehidupan suami isteri tersebut dan pendidikan anak-anaknya diperlukan suatu perjanjian perkawinan. Metode pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah normatif yang selanjutnya data dianalisis secara normatif kualitatif.Data yang dipergunakan adalah data sekunder yaitu data yang berupa studi kepustakaan dan penetapan pengadilan negeri.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tentang bagaimana kekuatan akta notariil perjanjian perkawinan yang dibuat pasca pencatatan perkawinan apabila yang menjadi dasar adalah penetapan dari hakim dan apa dasar pertimbangan hakim memutus permohonan penetapan tersebut dan akibat hukumnya terhadap pihak ketiga setelah adanya penetapan pengadilan negeri.Dari hasil penelitian ini disimpulkan, bahwa dasar dan pertimbangan hakim mengabulkan permohonan pembuatan perjanjian perkawinan pasca pencatatan perkawinan adalah adanya persetujuan kedua belah pihak dari suami isteri, adanya kealpaan dan ketidaktahuan mereka tentang ketentuan pembuatan perjanjian perkawinan yang harus dibuat sebelum atau pada saat perkawinan dilangsungkan dan adanya yurisprudensi dari penetapan hakim sebelumnya. Akibat hukum pembuatan perjanjian perkawinan pasca pencatatan perkawinan yang dibuat secara notariil adalah mengikat kedua belah pihak yaitu suami isteri sehingga terhadap kedudukan harta suami isteri akibat hukumnya menjadi terpisah satu dengan yang lainnya, sedangkan untuk pihak ketiga, mempunyai kekuatan yang mengikat, sepanjang penetapan tersebut pihak ketiga tidak merasa dirugikan.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP JABATAN NOTARIS BERKAITAN DENGAN ADANYA DUGAAN MALPRAKTEK DALAM PROSES PEMBUATAN AKTA OTENTIK
Authors: Oka Diatmika I Gusti Agung , Atmadja I Dewa Gde , Sri Utari Ni Ketut
Published: March 2018

A notary is a public officer who given sufficient authority by the state to make an authentic deed. If a party feels aggrieved over the deed of a Notary, then the party can sue the notary with the charges of malpractice in an authentic deed, although the notary has been working in accordance with the standards of an authentic deed. On this basis, it is need a legal protection for the notary, in this case, made ??by the Notary Honorary Council (MKN) as provided for in the Article 66 of paragraph (1) of Law No. 2 of 2014 on the Amendment of Law Number 30 of Year 2004 on the Notary Position (UUJN-P). There are no certain regulations on MKN positions and the kinds of legal protection given by the MKN to the notary, giving rise to legal issues namely, what the standards or requirements in the process of making an authentic deed and what the legal protection of the Position of Notary in relations to the allegations of malpractice in the making of authentic deeds.

This thesis research is a normative legal research, which departed from the vacuum of norm. The legal materials collection techniques used were the study of literature and the card system. The analysis of the legal materials was conducted by using descriptive techniques, interpretations and arguments associated with the theories and concepts of law which relevant to the issues.

The research findings of the problem under study, namely, that in making authentic deeds, notary must always pay attention to the validity of the agreement according to the terms of Article 1320 of the Civil Law (the Civil Codes), the requirement of making authentic deeds (Civil Code of 1868), Law on the Notary Position, as well as the Notary Code of Ethics. While MKN position as the Administrative agencies should be established in the regions of (city or regencies) in order that MKN can quickly respond to the case and provide an appeal to the parties who are not satisfied with the decision of MKN.
Evaluación de la calidad de agua en la bahía de barbacoas Cartagena utilizando métodos estadísticos multivariables
Authors: Baldiris Navarro Ildefonso , Sánchez Aponte Jorge , Cabeza Daylin , Acosta Juan Carlos
Published: March 2018

En este estudio, fueron aplicadas técnicas de estadística multivariada a una base de datos de 11 años, para extraer información importante sobre la calidad del agua en una bahía contaminada de la ciudad de Cartagena, llamada barbacoas. Esta bahía recibe cientos de toneladas de sedimentos provenientes del canal del dique, que es una rama del rio magdalena en Colombia. El test de kruskal wallis y el análisis de componentes principales se usaron para encontrar similitudes, diferencias y cumplimiento de la ley colombiana entre los diferentes puntos de muestreo. Se encontró que el fosforo, la salinidad y los sólidos están por fuera del rango de aceptación establecido por la ley colombiana. El análisis de componentes principales mostro que ocho variables explican el 64% y 69%de la variabilidad de los datos para las épocas secas y de lluvias respectivamente.
Concentración de fluoruros en sal de cocina y agua que ingieren los habitantes de Villavicencio-Colombia
Authors: Gomez Ruth Angela , Calderon Vega Edgar , Mora Julian Eduardo , Aguilera Camila Andrea , Martínez Cristian David , Yepes Yuly Helena
Published: March 2018

Objetivo. Analizar  concentraciones de fluoruros en sal de cocina y agua que ingieren  habitantes de Villavicencio-Meta-Colombia.Método. Estudio  descriptivo  en 180  muestras de agua de las bocatomas de todos los acueductos que distribuyen agua en Villavicencio y  47 viviendas de los puntos más lejanos de la red de distribución de cada acueducto, tomadas en época de lluvia y  verano. Muestras de cinco lotes diferentes, de  17 empresas distribuidoras de agua envasada y muestras de cinco lotes diferentes de ocho marcas de sal de cocina distribuidas en la ciudad. Las mediciones de  fluoruros se realizaron en el laboratorio de Salud Pública del departamento del  Meta,  por análisis fisicoquímico con electrodo de ion selectivo; Se realizaron medidas de tendencia central y comparación de heterogeneidad de los datos por medio de la prueba U de Mann-Whitney y la de Kruskal Wallys, con valores de significancia <0,05.Resultados. El promedio de fluoruros en agua de acueductos fue de 0.067 ppm (IC 95%; 0,06-0,07) para acueductos de aguas superficiales (ríos); de 0,101 (IC95%; 0,09-0,11) para acueductos  de pozos profundos y  en agua envasada 0.088 ppm (IC 95%; 0,07 – 0,09) con diferencias significativas (p=0,02). El promedio de fluoruro en  sal fue de 186.71 ppm (IC 95%; 179,63-193,18); con diferencias significativas entre los promedios de cada marca. (p=0,01).Conclusiones. Las concentraciones de fluoruro en aguas de consumo y sal  están dentro de lo establecido por las normas nacionales e internacionales por lo que no serían, por sí solas, factores importantes para  fluorosis dental en esta población