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HYBRIDITY, THIRD SPACES AND IDENTITIES IN URSULA LE GUINâ€™s VOICES
Authors: Covarr Fiona
Published: August 2020

This article explores ideas of identity in relation to a young adult fantasy novel, Voices (2006), the second novel in Ursula Le Guinâ€™s Annals of the Western Shore series. Voices is set in a university city, Ansul, which has been invaded by the Alds. Nine-year old Memer Galva is an Ansul citizen who results from her mother being raped by an Ald soldier. She thus has a hybrid identity, since she is neither fully Ansulian nor Ald, and must learn to integrate with the Alds. Memerâ€™s identity is examined in relation to Bhabhaâ€™s (1994) concept of hybridity and the third space in his postcolonial work. Hybridity is the adaptation of identity to an individualâ€™s social/political environment by either combining or rejecting elements of the cultures which constitute it. A third space is one occupied by an oppressed/colonised people which is neither central to their culture nor to their oppressorsâ€™/colonisersâ€™ culture, but which aids them to negotiate the two. By negotiating various â€˜spacesâ€™ in their respective environments, the Ansuls are able to â€˜hybridiseâ€™ themselves, and ultimately â€˜outwitâ€™ or overcome the Alds. Annals of the Western Shore is aimed at adolescent readers who occupy a â€˜hybridâ€™ or liminal identity, being neither children nor adults. They must learn to adapt to and integrate with society as they become adults. Concepts of integration and identity are also relevant to South Africa, where there has been a need for hybridisation and movements into third spaces in order for its inhabitants to better adapt to the socio-political changes experienced in the country.
THE â€˜OTHERâ€™ NARNIA: MANIFESTATIONS AND MUTATIONS OF C.S. LEWISâ€™s THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE IN NEIL GAIMANâ€™s CORALINE
Authors: Godfrey Carole
Published: August 2020

Between 2003 and 2004, Neil Gaiman wrote a short story called â€˜The problem of Susanâ€™. In it, a young journalist has a dream in which she is Susan Pevensie and the world of Narnia has become dark and terrifying. In this article, the author argues that Gaimanâ€™s preoccupation with and intertextual re-envisioning of Narnia goes beyond â€˜The problem of Susanâ€™, and that his childrenâ€™s book, Coraline (2002), can be viewed partly as a rewriting of C.S. Lewisâ€™s The lion, the witch and the wardrobe ([1950] 2001). The author further shows that the two books have many shared aspects, but that Gaiman transforms these aspects to make the fantasy world in Coraline an unsteady, threatening and even horrifying version of the bright and inviting world of Narnia. The author also argues that Gaimanâ€™s purpose in so doing is to defy and subtly criticise what he views as Lewisâ€™s attempts to encourage children to remain innocent and childlike.
RELOOKING ACCESS AND REFERENCE SERVICES OFFERED BY THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF ZIMBABWEâ€™S RESEARCH AND PUBLIC ARCHIVES SECTION
Authors: Tsvuura Godfrey , Mutsagondo Samson
Published: August 2020

National archival institutions world-wide are legally mandated to make archival materials in their custody available to researchers through the provision of access and reference services. Often, the access and reference services offered by some archival institutions, such as the National Archives of Zimbabwe (NAZ) are insufficient to meet increasing user needs and demands as well as changes in technology. Employing a qualitative research approach and a survey research design, where the data was collected using interviews and document reviews, the study examined the access and reference services offered by NAZ. The study revealed that NAZ was largely using outdated access and reference services, while some reference archivists lacked knowledge of archival collections and access skills. Thus, the study recommends that NAZ should update its staff skills, and revamp its access and reference services to bring them in line with the latest trends in technology and changing user needs and demands.
READING BEHAVIOUR AND PREFERENCES OF NAMIBIAN CHILDREN
Authors: TÃ¶temeyer Jeanne , Kirchner Emmarentia , Alexander Susan
Published: August 2020

This study was motivated by the observation that most Namibian children have not developed adequate reading habits. The study gauged the percentages of Namibian children who either do or do not read in their free time. It also explored the reasons why some children do not read in their leisure time; the kinds of reading material readers are inclined to choose; whether they prefer to read either in their mother tongue or in English; and the role of traditional storytelling and oral literature as a form of pre-literacy in Namibia. The findings revealed a picture of deprivation in the schools and environment of the majority of Namibian children. Of the 1 402 Grade 6 students in seven regions of Namibia selected for the study, 77.6 per cent do not read in their free time, while 22.4 per cent, most of whom attend well-resourced, mainly urban schools, read in their free time. Many children struggle to read, and reading materials, particularly in their mother tongues are scarce. The study established relationships between the studentsâ€™ reading behaviour and various other factors, including resource provision in Namibian schools, the availability of reading materials in the environment as well as the socio-economic conditions of Namibian families. Extensive recommendations have been made for government, educators, libraries, publishers and other authorities responsible for the education of children, including ways in which a more concerted effort could be made to promote good reading habits and develop the various Namibian languages.
STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING SCHOLARLY CONTENT AT UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
Authors: Moseti Irene Moraa , Mutula Stephen
Published: August 2020

This study investigated strategies employed by universities in Kenya for managing scholarly content. The study was underpinned by the Conversation Theory and the Knowledge Management Process Model and was based on the post-positivist paradigm. A survey was conducted within a multiple case study design. The population of the study consisted of academic staff, postgraduate students, university librarians and representatives of university research units from six universities in Kenya. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data from academic staff and postgraduate students while key informants were interviewed. The results revealed that while the respondents generated theses, journal articles and conference papers, the majority did not participate in knowledge generation in the period from 2010 to 2014. The results further revealed that most respondents documented research procedures, backed up information, and used printouts to preserve scholarly content; however, they hardly used digital archives and university servers. The results suggested heavy reliance on modern technology-enabled communication techniques and face-to-face interactions for communication amongst scholars, whereas institutional repositories (IRs) were hardly used. The results revealed inadequate institutional support for research and scholarly communication including funding, material and physical infrastructure, mentorship, and information and communications technology (ICT) facilities. The study concluded that strategies for managing scholarly content at universities in Kenya are weak, impacting negatively on the quality, quantity and visibility of scholarly content; and that a policy framework encompassing the different facets of managing scholarly content is necessary. The study recommended developing specific strategies and policies to enhance scholarly content management; institutionalising mentorship programmes; increasing funding to strengthen universitiesâ€™ research capacity; and strengthening research niches.
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS IN DISSEMINATING PARLIAMENTARY INFORMATION IN ZIMBABWE: CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Munyoro Isaiah , Dick Archie L
Published: August 2020

United Nations agencies and civil society organisations (CSOs) are working as development partners (DPs) with parliaments across the globe. They are engaged in activities to strengthen parliaments in both developed and developing countries. Data from a study that evaluated the performance of Zimbabweâ€™s Parliamentary Constituency Information Centres (PCICs) showed that DPs play important roles in disseminating parliamentary information to constituents. This article analyses the contributions by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP), and the challenges they face in Zimbabwe.
The Reconstructed Human Epidermis in vitro — a Model for Basic and Applied Research of Human Skin
Authors: Beilin Arkadii K. , Rippa Alexandra L. , Sharobaro Valentin I. , Gurskaya Nadejda G. , Vorotelyak Ekaterina A.
Published: August 2020

Background. The reconstructed human epidermis (RE) is an in vitro tissue-engineering construct similar to the native epidermis.
Objective. To develop a full-layer RE. Describe its structure: determine the presence of all layers of the epidermal component, including basal, spinous and granular layers and stratum corneum of the epidermis; detect the basement membrane, the border between the epidermal and mesenchymal component.
Materials and methods. Isolation of keratinocytes and fibroblasts from human donor skin. Cultivation of keratinocytes and fibroblasts in vitro under 2D conditions, cell subculturing and 3D modeling of RE, obtaining cryosections, histological staining, immunohistochemical (IHC) study with antibodies to cytokeratins 14 and 10, Ki67 protein, loricrin, laminin 5 and plectin.
Results. A technique was developed for the formation of RE. Histological examination showed that the stratification of keratinocyte layers occurs during the formation of RE. Layers are formed including basal, spinous and granular layers and stratum corneum. The IHC study has shown the proliferative activity of keratinocytes of the basal layer and has detected the presence of marker proteins of keratinocytes at different stages of differentiation. RE basal keratinocytes, like native ones, form hemidesmosomes and synthesize basement membrane proteins.
Conclusions. A full-layer human RE was obtained in vitro. RE meets all the characteristics of the native epidermis and it is suitable for basic and practical research in the field of skin biology, dermatology, and cosmetology.
Сutaneous Vasculitis: Classification, Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis (Part 2)
Authors: Khairutdinov Vladislav R. , Belousova Irena E. , Samtsov Aleksey V.
Published: August 2020

This article is a continuation of the literature review on skin vasculitis. In the first part, information was presented on the current nomenclature and prevalence of vasculitis, pathomorphological changes in the skin, as well as diagnostic algorithms for examining patients with this pathology are reflected.
The second part of the article contains a detailed description of the elements of the skin rash with systemic and organ-specific vasculitis, presents the clinical manifestations observed with damage to other organs and systems, the development of possible complications.
The data on modern treatment tactics are summarized, modern approaches using pathogenetic and symptomatic therapy of patients with various vasculitis are reflected.
Comparative study of anti-inflammatory activity of zinc pyrition on a psoriasis laboratory model
Authors: Zhukov Alexander S. , Khairutdinov Vladislav R. , Samtsov Aleksey V.
Published: August 2020

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease with predominant skin lesions. External therapy is an important area of treatment for such patients. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs based on zinc pyrithione do not have side effects inherent in the glucocorticosteroid drug and can be an alternative to them. Evaluation of the effectiveness of drugs is not always convenient in humans. The use of laboratory models allows us to study changes in the clinical, histological and immunohistochemical characteristics of the skin during topical therapy.
Goal. On laboratory models of psoriasis, conduct a comparative assessment of the anti-inflammatory effectiveness of Skin-cap in comparison with other drugs.
Materials and methods. In the experiment, 50 Balb / c inbred mice were used, randomized to 5 groups. The formation of a model of psoriasis by listening to them, after which I perform euthanasia with a skin biopsy in mice. Group II mice are treated with activated zinc pyrithione cream (Skin-cap), group III - zinc pyrithione cream (Zinocap), group IV betamethasone dipropionate cream (Akriderm) 2 p/d 14 days. Group V was monitored without therapy. The Clinical PASI Index (mPASI) score is given daily. On the 29 day of studies, group II-V mice undergo euthanasia and skin biopsies, which were examined histologically (epidermal thickness, severe inflammatory infiltrate) and immunohistochemical methods (Ki-67, CD3). The differences were considered significant at p0.05.
Results. The initial mPASI index value was 7.2 [5.29.3]. The mPASI index in the Skin-cap group was 1.8 [1.13.2], zinc pyrithione 2.9 [2.14.2] and betamethasone dipropionate 1.3 [1.0] 3.1], which is significantly lower than in the group without therapy 5.8 [5.06.8] (p 0.05). A histological examination in mice receiving zinc pyrithione-activated showed a more pronounced decrease in the thickness of the epidermis (2.7 times) than with pyrithione zinc (2 times) and, immunohistochemical analysis showed the most significant decrease in the proliferative activity of the epidermis and the number of T-lymphocytes when using betamethasone and zinc pyrithione activated.
Conclusions: it was found that the use of the drug leads to the suppression of the inflammatory process in the skin, comparable in effectiveness with a strong topical glucocorticosteroid.
Skin-cap has no atrophogenic effect, which allows us to recommend this drug for the treatment of psoriasis patients with any localization of rashes.
Trichoteiromania in adults
Authors: Mareeva Anastasia N. , Pichugina Irina M.
Published: August 2020

This paper describes two clinical cases of a rare auto-destructive hair pathology trichoteiromania. In the literature a few cases of trichoteiromania are described, it leads to non-cicatricial hair loss as a result of their rubbing and is characterized by splitting and damaging of the hair shaft.

The clinical picture features, trichoscopic signs of the disease are presented: foci of baldness in the scalp, hair shafts not more than 1.5 cm long, curved, scaling as a result of scratching the skin. Trichoscopic features: broken hair up to 1,5 сm length, splitting of the distal end of the hair shaft (trichoptilosis), scaling.

The data on the differential diagnosis of the disease with other hair pathologies, the possible symptomatic, psychotherapeutic, psychopharmacological treatment of trichoiteromania are presented.

These clinical cases are of interest in connection with rare descriptions in the literature, the importance of trichoscopy in the differential diagnosis of alopecia, the possibility of interaction between a dermatologist and a psychiatrist, a psychotherapist are indicated.
Isotretinoin — 40 Years in Dermatology
Authors: Samtsov Alexey V.
Published: August 2020

The article provides a review of the literature on isotretinoin (Isotretinoin Lidose), which for almost 40 years has been the most effective treatment for moderate forms of acne. The article sets out modern ideas about the mechanism of action of the drug, as well as the evolution of treatment algorithms, as well as the evolution of algorithms for influencing people, which reduces the risk of adverse events. Data on the efficacy and safety of isotretinoin for acne and other dermatoses are provided.
Hoffman's Recalcitrant Dissecting Folliculitis — State of the Problem, Approach to Therapy, Demonstration of Clinical Cases
Authors: Drozhdina Marianna B. , Bobro Varvara A.
Published: August 2020

A review of the literature on the etiology, pathogenesis, and evidence base of therapeutic approaches for the management of patients with Hoffman's recalcitrant dissecting folliculitis is presented. The article describes the clinic of the disease, complications and optimal therapeutic tactics at the present stage. Attention is focused on the problem of antibiotic resistance and ways to solve it. A clinical case with a successful therapeutic outcome is presented. The article is illustrated with photos on the patients from the author's archive.
Evaluación del bloqueo del cuadrado lumbar transmuscular ecoguiado en pediatría
Authors: Guardabassi Diego S. , Aisenstein Carolina , Errecalde Lara , García Pugliese Florencia , Lettini Roxana
Published: August 2020

Transmuscular quadratus lumborum block (TQLB) is a novel regional anaesthesia technique that has proven to be effective for postoperative pain reduction in different abdominal surgical procedures. The present study evaluated its efficacy on pain intensity and analgesic consumption in children undergoing low abdominal surgery. The study included forty patients, aged 1 to 6 years, scheduled for low abdominal surgery (hernia repair or orchiopexy) under general anaesthesia. They were enrolled in two groups: TQLB block plus systemic analgesia (group 1; n = 20) wound infiltration done by the surgeon plus systemic analgesia (Group 2; n = 20). All blocks were performed by the same anesthesiologist under general anaesthesia before surgery. Both groups received the same systemic analgesia protocol. Analgesic consumption (ibuprofen) within the first 24 postoperative hours, pain intensity scores (FLACC scale) at 60 minutes, 2, 6 and 24 hours after surgery, time in which the first analgesia was required, satisfaction levels of the parents (0-10), adverse events related to systemic analgesia and time to hospital discharge were evaluated and registered. We found differences between both groups in ibuprofen consumption (80 mg 185 mg; p < 0.05) and pain scores (FLACC) within the first 24 postoperative hours at each interval (p < 0.05 for every point in time analyzed). Time in which the first analgesia was required was longer for the TQLB group (18 10 hours; p < 0.05). Satisfaction levels of the parents were also higher in the first group (p < 0.05). Adverse events related to medication and time to hospital discharge showed similar results. Further investigation comparing the TQLB with different approaches of QLB or conventional TAP block could be interesting and is required in a near future.
Performances of proposed normalization algorithm for iris recognition
Authors: Jusman Yessi , Ng Siew Cheok , Hasikin Khairunnisa
Published: August 2020

Iris recognition has very high recognition accuracy in comparison with many other biometric features. The iris pattern is not the same even right and left eye of the same person. It is different and unique. This paper proposes an algorithm to recognize people based on iris images. The algorithm consists of three stages. In the first stage, the segmentation process is using circular Hough transforms to find the region of interest (ROI) of given eye images. After that, a proposed normalization algorithm is to generate the polar images than to enhance the polar images using a modified Daugman’s Rubber sheet model. The last step of the proposed algorithm is to divide the enhance the polar image to be 16 divisions of the iris region. The normalized image is 16 small constant dimensions. The Gray-Level Co-occurrence Matrices (GLCM) technique calculates and extracts the normalized image’s texture feature. Here, the features extracted are contrast, correlation, energy, and homogeneity of the iris. In the last stage, a classification technique, discriminant analysis (DA), is employed for analysis of the proposed normalization algorithm. We have compared the proposed normalization algorithm to the other nine normalization algorithms. The DA technique produces an excellent classification performance with 100% accuracy. We also compare our results with previous results and find out that the proposed iris recognition algorithm is an effective system to detect and recognize person digitally, thus it can be used for security in the building, airports, and other automation in many applications.
Analyzing Navigational Data and Predicting Student Grades Using Support Vector Machine
Authors: Damuluri SriUdaya , Islam Khondkar , Ahmadi Pouyan , Qureshi Namra Shafiq
Published: August 2020

The advent of Learning Management System (LMS) has unfolded a unique opportunity to predict student grades well in advance which benefits both students and educational institutions. The objective of this study is to investigate student access patterns and navigational data of Blackboard (Bb), a form of LMS, to forecast final grades. This research study consists of students who are pursuing a Networking course in Information Science and Technology Department (IST) at George Mason University (GMU). The gathered data consists of a wide variety of attributes, such as the amount of time spent on lecture slides and other learning materials, number of times course contents are accessed, time and days of the week study material is reviewed, and student grades in various assessments. By analyzing these predictors using Support Vector Machine, one of the most efficient classification algorithms available, we are able to project final grades of students and identify those individuals who are at risk for failing the course so that they can receive proper guidance from instructors. After comparing actual grades with predicted grades, it is concluded that our developed model is able to accurately predict grades of 70% of the students. This study stands unique as it is the first to employ solely online LMS data to successfully deduce academic outcomes of students.
A Study on Multisecret-Sharing Schemes Based on Linear Codes
Authors: Çalkavur Selda
Published: August 2020

Secret sharing has been a subject of study since 1979. In the secret sharing schemes there are some participants and a dealer. The dealer chooses a secret. The main principle is to distribute a secret amongst a group of participants. Each of whom is called a share of the secret. The secret can be retrieved by participants. Clearly the participants combine their shares to reach the secret. One of the secret sharing schemes is  threshold secret sharing scheme. A  threshold secret sharing scheme is a method of distribution of information among  participants such that  can recover the secret but  cannot. The coding theory has been an important role in the constructing of the secret sharing schemes. Since the code of a symmetric  design is a linear code, this study is about the multisecret-sharing schemes based on the dual code  of  code  of a symmetric  design. We construct a multisecret-sharing scheme Blakley’s construction of secret sharing schemes using the binary codes of the symmetric design. Our scheme is a threshold secret sharing scheme. The access structure of the scheme has been described and shows its connection to the dual code. Furthermore, the number of minimal access elements has been formulated under certain conditions. We explain the security of this scheme.
Methodology for the Application of Nonparametric Control Charts into Practice
Authors: Smajdorová Tereza , Noskievičová Darja
Published: August 2020

Classical parametric statistical methods are based on several basic assumptions about data (normality, independence, constant mean and variance). Unfortunately, these assumptions are not always fulfilled in practice, whether due to problems arising during manufacturing or because these properties are not typical for some processes. Either way, when we apply parametric methods to such data, whether Shewhart’s or other types of parametric control charts, it is not guaranteed that they will provide the right results. For these cases, reliable nonparametric statistical methods were developed, which are not affected by breaking assumptions about the data. Nonparametric methods try to provide suitable procedures to replace commonly used parametric statistical methods. The aim of this paper is to introduce the reader to an alternative way of evaluating the statistical stability of the process, in cases where the basic assumptions about the data are not met. First, possible deviations from the data assumptions that must be met in order to use classical Shewhart control charts were defined. Subsequently, simulations were performed to determine which nonparametric control chart was better suited for which type of data assumption violation. First, simulations were performed for the in-control process. Then simulations for an out-of-control process were performed. This is for situations with an isolated and persistent deviation. Based on the performed simulations, flow charts were created. These flow charts give the reader an overview of the possibilities of using nonparametric control charts in various situations. Based on the performed simulations and subsequent verification of the methodology on real data, it was found that nonparametric control charts are a suitable alternative to the standard Shewhart control charts in cases where the basic assumptions about the data are not met.
A Machine Learning Approach to Predict Creatine Kinase Test Results
Authors: Canbolat Zehra Nur , Silahtaroğlu Gökhan , Doğuç Özge , Yılmaztürk Nevin
Published: August 2020

Most of the research done in the literature are based on statistical approaches and used for deriving reference limits based on lab results. As more data are available to the researchers, ML methods are more effectively used by the clinicians and practitioners to reduce cost and provide more accurate diagnoses. This study aims to contribute to the medical laboratory processes by providing an automated method in order to predict the lab results accurately by machine learning from the previous test results. All patient data obtained have been anonymized, and a total of 449,471 test results have been used to build an integrated dataset. A total of 107,646 unique patients’ data has been used. This study aims to predict the value range of the Creatine Kinase tests, which are taken in separate tubes and usually needs more processing time than the other tests do. Using the lab results and the Random Forest Algorithm, this study reports that the outcome of the Creatine Kinase test can be determined with 97% accuracy by using the AST and ALT test values. This is an important achievement for the practitioners and the patients, as this study submits significant reduction in Creating Kinase test evaluation time.
Digital Readiness and Competitiveness of the EU Higher Education Institutions: The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
Authors: Grinberga Zalite Gunta , Zvirbule Andra
Published: August 2020

Nowadays, students expect that their university will not only provide a valuable source of practical knowledge for them, but will also be ready to offer appropriate distance learning opportunities both on a daily basis to diversify and enrich the study process experience and during global pandemic crises, which will probably be the reality of their lives in the next decades. The novelty and topicality of this study is justified by the need to assess the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the European Union higher education system and its adaptability to switch from traditional to remote study forms. The objectives of the study were: 1) to analyse the need to improve digital skills in the European Union by investigating the achievements of the Digital Economy and Society Index; 2) to assess the current digital environment of Latvian public universities and conduct an in-depth study of the digital environment of Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. The research methodology is based on the desk study, social survey, comparative analysis and logical construction research methods. The results of the study revealed the digital gap that still exists between the more developed Nordic European countries and the less developed Southern and Eastern European countries. However, detailed analysis of the situation in Latvia leads to the conclusion that Latvian higher education institutions have significantly increased the amount of digital content in both external and internal communication systems and can offer competitive educational services that comply with the contemporary education requirements.
INOVASI FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY TERHADAP PENINGKATAN INKLUSI KEUANGAN
Authors: Yahya Dian Ratnasari , Rahayu Rika
Published: August 2020

Peopleâ€™s lifestyle in the digital era is very varied, almost all stratum of society use technology to gain information, data, loans, transactions, and others practically and quickly. This study aims to find customer trust on intention to adopt fintect performance, find the effect of fintect promotion on the intention to adopt fintect, find the effect of intention to adopt fintect on financial inclusion. This study used survey methods through questionnaires for respondents who used fintect products (OVO applications) in Surabaya with a total sample of 265 respondents. To find out the responses of the respondents toward fintect products, it uses a Likert scale. The data processing performed by using Partial Least Square (PLS). The results show that there was an influence between customer trust on intention to adopt fintect, there was an influence between fintect promotion on intention to adopt fintect, and there was an influence between intention to adopt fintect on financial inclusion.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING UNTUK PERAMALAN KEDATANGAN WISATAWAN MANCANEGARA PADA PULAU BALI
Authors: Sulthan Nafis , Eltivia Nurafni , Riwajanti Nur Indah
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study is to predict the arrival of foreign tourists on the island of Bali by using the Exponential Smoothing method. This research is a quantitative descriptive. The data used in the study are data on foreign tourist arrivals from the air and sea routes taken from the Central Statistics Agency. Data is managed through the Microsoft Excel application. In determining the RMSE, the Solver Parameters help listed in Microsoft Excel is used to determine the lowest error rate. The data used in this study indicate that there are trend and seasonal patterns so that the most suitable Exponential Smoothing method is the Triple Exponential Smoothing method. The results of this study indicate that foreign tourist arrivals on the island of Bali are predicted to increase in 2020 although not too significant. The results of this study are expected to help the Bali Island government and related agencies in terms of planning and decision making to overcome the crisis on the island of Bali caused by the tourism sector.
JOB CRAFTING, WORK ENGAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE FOR EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN DIRECTORATE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORAT GENERAL OF POSTAL AND INFORMATICS IMPLEMENTATION IN JAKARTA
Authors: Emmywati Emmywati , Sukatmadiredja Noneng R , Wibowo Bambang Sri
Published: August 2020

This study discusses the direct relationship between job crafting, work engagement and sustainable on employee performance at the Telecommunications Directorate of the Directorate General of Postal and Information Technology in Jakarta. job crafting, work engagement and sustainable can be considered as proactive work from work to change their work and work resources to make their work more useful, satisfying, and interesting. job crafting, work engagement and sustainable will have a positive impact on work in a company, one of the impacts is to improve performance, which is one important part of a company. In this study, there were 60 employees and all employees were used as research samples. By using regression analysis, correlation, F-test and T-test. This study shows that employee research is significant with the level of craft work and work results. And employees will truly succeed or survive in the companies that compose them to ensure the safety, health and welfare of their workers. This is evidenced by the results of SPSS calculations which show that the value of the regression coefficient for job crafting  (X1) is 0.553, work engagement (X2) is 0.288 and sustainable (X3) is 0.231 meaning that if there is an increase in employee performance (Y) also will increase for X1 is 0.553, X2 is 0.288 and X3 is 0.231. So it can be concluded that the job crafting, work engagement and sustainable will affect the performance of employees in the Telecommunications Directorate at the Directorate General of Postal and Information in Jakarta.
ANALISIS PERAMALAN MENGGUNAKAN ARIMA PADA INDEKS HARGA PERDAGANGAN BESAR INDONESIA KELOMPOK KOMODITI PERTANIAN TAHUN 2000-2019
Authors: Setyawan Bimo , Riwajanti Nur Indah , Ismanu Sidik
Published: August 2020

Purpose of this research was to forecasting analysis using arima in indonesia's big trade price index group of agricultural commodities in 2000-2019. In this study aims to see the forecast prediction on the Agricultural Commodity Big Price Index in the next 1 years. In Indonesian economy, indicators for looking at economic development in general and as an ingredient in market and monetary analysis are by measuring the average intertemporal price changes of a package of goods in wholesale trade. In Indonesia in the period of 2000 until 2019, agricultural commodities in the index The Big Trade Price is the most dominant commodity among other commodities. This study uses method the Arima model with several stages of identifying, estimating, diagnosing and forecasting. the results of this study have shown that the arima model can forecast in the agricultural sector.
FORECASTING PRODUKSI PERIKANAN LAUT YANG DIJUAL DI TPI (TON) DENGAN METODE SINGLE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING
Authors: Navalina Ivana Larasati Putri , Riwajanti Nur Indah , Sulistyono Sugeng , Djajanto Ludfi
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the results of forecasting the production of fish sold at TPI in 2018-2020. This is expected to help the government in the formulation of plans and strategies related to the production of marine fish to increase the GRDP of fisheries in Java (regional level) and fisheries GDP in Indonesia (national level) and to contribute in the field of information and macroeconomics. This research used descriptive quantitative research and used data obtained through the official website of the Central Statistics Agency. This study used the Single Exponential Smoothing method. The results of this study have shown that the areas with the lowest sea fish production are in the DI Yogyakarta area, so the government must devise a strategy to maximize fish production in order to increase the PRDB contribution in Yogyakarta.
PENGARUH LITERASI KEUANGAN TERHADAP GAYA HIDUP KONSUMTIF DI KALANGAN PEKERJA
Authors: Farhan Ali
Published: August 2020

The study aims to test the influence between financial literacy and lifestyle on consumptive behaviour among workers, as well as to test the classic assumption in Keynes ' consumption theory, stating that consumption levels are affected by Income levels. This study was conducted using multiple regression tests that show the conclusion that financial literacy negatively affects the consumptive behaviour and lifestyle of positive effect on consumptive behavior, it contradicts With the classical theory of consumption caused this research is consistent with previous research among students (Pulungan and Febriaty, 2018; Lutfi and Herawati, 2015; Fauzia and Nurdin, 2019), consumption was not influenced by the level of income but also the level of financial literacy and lifestyle.
PENGARUH TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI, KOMPETENSI DAN PELATIHAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN CV GEMA TAMA DI SIDOARJO
Authors: Witara Ketut , Akmawati Dwi Rifah
Published: August 2020

In the current era, every company must be able to make changes in the field of existing technology, so that later able to provide opportunities to improve the competitive advantage, further to support the company's business strategy, strive To establish the competency of human resources tailored to the areas in which they are handled, and in addition the training that is attended by employees will also affect the performance of an employee. All three are needed by one company CV. Gema Tama, which is a Distributor in the field of distributors, dealers and suppliers for laboratory needs. This research aims to know and analyze information and competency technology and simultaneous and partial work training on the employee performance of CV. Gema Tama. The phases of the study began from literary studies derived from the study of literature obtained from books, the Internet, and research that had been conducted previously. Followed by identification of questionnaire variables. After obtaining the questionnaire variables followed by designing a questionnaire. Data retrieval is conducted through questionnaires with saturated sample techniques and direct observation in the field. The results of field observations are explained through descriptive analysis, while data obtained from questionnaires is used to determine the influence of information technology, compensation, and job training on employee performance using Multiple linear regression analyses. In multiple regression analyses conducted several trials include: validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, T test and test F. The results of the study are information technology, competence, and work training simultaneously positively influence and And able to explain the problems examined by researchers. So all the variables in this study have a positive and significant influence on employee performance
PERSEPSI (TIDAK) ETIS MAHASISWA: PENGARUH LOVE OF MONEY DAN MACHIAVELLIAN
Authors: Panduwinasari Elsya , Eltivia Nurafni , Ekasari Kurnia , Wahyuni Hesti
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of the love of money and Machiavellian on the unethical perceptions of accounting students both partially and simultaneously. Respondents in this study were active students majoring in accounting at State Polytechnic of Malang. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a sample size of 321 respondents. The data collection method uses a questionnaire containing 58 questions related to the love of money, Machiavellian, and unethical perception. The results of the study prove that the love of money has a significant and positive effect on the unethical behavior of accounting students. Machiavellian has a significant and positive effect on the unethical behavior of accounting students. Simultaneously the love of money and Machiavellian have a significant and positive effect on the unethical behavior of accounting students.
TRIPLE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING: FORECASTING PERBANDINGAN PENUMPANG KERETA API DAN PESAWAT TERBANG
Authors: Azaro Khoirin , Riwajanti Nur Indah , Kusmintarti Anik
Published: August 2020

This research aims to predict the number of train and airplane passengers in 2020. Forecasting of train and airplane passengers is interest to analyze and estimate consumer demand to help the train or airline company prepare effective and efficient planning. This type of research is descriptive quantitative and uses data taken from the Indonesian Statistic Agency (BPS). Data were analyzed using Exponential smoothing Method. Train and airplane passenger data shows trend and seasonal patterns so that the exponential method used is Triple Exponential smoothing. The results of the study show that train passengers in 2020 are increase. While forecast results related to aircraft passengers in 2020 also tend to increase.
PENGARUH RISIKO KREDIT DAN TINGKAT KECUKUPAN MODAL TERHADAP TINGKAT PROFITABILITAS PADA BAITUL MAAL WAT TAMWIL (BMT) PRINGSEWU
Authors: Reny Armalia
Published: August 2020

This research purposed to test wheter or not there is the effect of credit risk as measured by the ratio of  Non Performing Financings (NPF) and Capital Adequacy as measured using the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) to the level of profitability as measured using the ratio of Return On Equity (ROE) on Baitul Maal wat Tamwil (BMT) Pringsewu.Population in this research that the Baitul Maal wat Tamwil Pringsewu. As a sample of financial statement BMT Pringsewu for five years from 2010 until 2014. The analutical method used is multiple regression analysis. Based on the result of  multiple regression analysis with significance level of 5% or 0.05 , then the result of this research can be concluded that (1) simultaneous independent variables that affect the NPF and CAR to ROE (2) NPF has a negative influence on the ROE while (3) CAR positive effect on ROE..
BERPIKIR KRITIS DAN BERPIKIR KREATIF PEKERJA PEREMPUAN DI SURABAYA UNTUK KESEJAHTERAAN KELUARGA MELALUI PENINGKATAN KUALITAS HIDUP KELUARGA
Authors: Dewi Rina , Wiratna Wiratna
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of critical thinking and creative thinking on family welfare through intervening variables of quality of life in women workers in Surabaya. The concept of a research framework is built on understanding existing theories about critical thinking, creative thinking and reconstruction of family welfare through the quality of family life. This study consisted of 305 samples of female workers in Surabaya who had school-age children. Data obtained from questionnaires distributed to respondents. Using Structural Equation Modeling statistical modeling techniques, with Stata 14 Software. Critical thinking and creative thinking are needed for women workers to be able to do time, mind and energy management for office work and household chores so that a better quality of life will ultimately lead to family welfare. From this study the results were obtained the first model Y = 0.51 X1 + 0.47 X2, which means that exogenous variables consisting of critical thinking (X1) and creative thinking have a positive and significant effect on intervening endogenous variables, namely quality of life (Y) The Second Model Z = 0.93 Y which means the quality of life variable (Y) has a positive and significant effect on the dependent variable namely family welfare (Z). All latent variable indicators have a positive and significant effect with z values> 1.96. This research illustrates the importance of critical thinking and creative thinking for women workers in fighting for the quality of family life in order to achieve a prosperous family. This cannot be formed quickly, it takes time to continue to enrich themselves with new knowledge and insights.
BUDGETING PARTICIPATION SYSTEM (BPS) ON MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THOUSAND HOUSES IN GRESIK CITY
Authors: Kusmayati Nindya Kartika , Wahib Moh , Prasetyo Hendra Dwi
Published: August 2020

BPs can build an environment that may receive timely scope and information by subordinates, and in this environment, decision making can be easy and effective. Thus, subordinates can obtain accuracy of information and scope about overall organization and take the right position to reach the target organization by considering tasks more clearly. this research uses data a questionnaire with this research population is managers and core employees of the 1,000 house construction project in Gresik City. Secondary data for this research base on literature, interviews, and other sources such as books, the internet, and others. SPSS output results show generated regression of the influence of BPs on Managerial Performance. With the meaning increasing BPs, the higher value of Managerial Performance. The results in this study support the research conducted by Saidu et al. (2017), Tanase (2013), and Eker (2009), which stated that BPs had effect on Managerial Performance despite different research objects.
NILAI PERUSAHAAN : EFEK DARI DEBT TO ASSET, LIQUIDITY DAN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL DI MEDIASI OLEH RETURN ON ASSET
Authors: Sumarni Sumarni , Halim Abdul , Farhan Djuni
Published: August 2020

This research aims to test and explain the influence of Debt To Asset, Liquidity and Intellectual Capital against Return On Asset. Both the influence of langsungDebt To Asset, Liquidity and Intellectual CAPITATERHADAP corporate values as well as the indirect influence of Debt To Asset, Liquidity and Intellectual Capital towards the company's value through Return On Asset. Sampling techniques of this study using the purposive sampling method. The data used is quantitative data in the form of annual financial statements listed on the Indonsia Stock Exchange. The independent variables in this study are DEBT To Asset, Liquidity also Intellectual Capital and corporate values as dependent variables as well as Return On Asset as mediation variables with total samples that meet the research criteria as many as 18 companies of Wholesaler and retailer period 2014 S/d 2017 and analysis of data using path analysis. The results of this study show that Debt To Asset, Liquidity and Intellectual Capital have an effect on Return On Asset. As well as directly Debt To Asset, Liquidity and Intellectual Capital are influential in the company's value. Also indirectly Debt To Asset, Liquidity and Intellectual Capital affect the value of the company through Return On Asset.
PENGARUH PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN MENJADI NASABAH BANK SYARIAH STUDI KASUS PADA MASYARAKAT KOTA SIDOARJO DAN SURABAYA
Authors: Komariyah Fitri , Farhan Ali
Published: August 2020

Sharia banks are often attached to Muslim communities, causing sharia banks to have an exclusive impression for people to become customers in Sharia banks, as if sharia banks belong to only Muslims. The perception led to the slow development of Sharia banks. This research is trying to understand whether it is true that religious perception affects people to become Sharia bank customers. By using regression analysis, in 156 respondents in the city of Surabaya and Sidoarjo is found that cognitive perception (belief and knowledge), affective (like and dislikes) and contemplative (likelihood) have a positive influence on individual decision to become a customer in Sharia banks.
ANALISIS NETWORK PLANNING DENGAN CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) DALAM USAHA EFISIENSI WAKTU PADA PRODUKSI PRECAST DI PT XYZ
Authors: Safaâ€™at Safaâ€™at
Published: August 2020

PT. XYZ is a company engaged in the field of Readymix and precast concrete or concrete ready to use and precast concrete. This research is aimed to evaluate and accelerate the execution time and the cost with the critical path method (CPM), hopefully the job execution time is faster with a more efficient cost. The method that is done is to interview the employees who are appropriate to the field and to collect the necessary documents, from the data is carried out evaluation and further remediation measures to accelerate the work and efficiency of costs. From the results of the study came the conclusion that with a critical path method (CPM) application, job execution time can be accelerated and cost more efficiently..
PENGARUH SISTEM MANAJEMEN REKRUITMEN, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, KOMPENSASI TERHADAP MOTIVASI KERJA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PERUSAHAAN EXPEDISI DI KECAMATAN PABEAN CANTIKAN SURABAYA
Authors: Ardillah Sandiatul
Published: August 2020

This study was conducted to determine and analyze the effect of the recruitment management system, employee engagement, compensation for work motivation to improve employee performance at expedition companies in the Surabaya sub-district customs in Surabaya. Sampling was done by purposive sampling technique as many as 75 respondents from the total population. Data analysis techniques used were hypothesis testing, descriptive analysis, validity testing and reliability testing that began with questionnaires. describe the general description of the object of research, the results of questionnaire testing, the results of the description of variables, and the results of data management using SEM-PLS. the results of this study indicate that the recruitment management system, employee engagement and compensation have a significant effect on work motivation. The results of this study also show that the recruitment management system has no significant effect on employee performance and the results of this study also show that employee engagement, compensation and work motivation have a significant effect on the performance of employees at expedition companies in the customs sub-district of Surabaya surabaya.