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KINERJA SEKERTARIS DESA PASCA DIANGKAT MENJADI PEGAWAI NEGERI SIPIL DI KABUPATEN BANYUWANGI
Authors: Karyaningtyas Setyowati
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kinerja Sekertaris Desa pascadiangkat menjadi Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) di Kabupaten Banyuwangi.Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode survey pada 14 desa di KabupatenBanyuwangi yang Sekertaris Desanya telah diangkat menjadi PNS. KinerjaSekertaris Desa ini akan dinilai secara kuantitatif dan secara kualitatif. Jenispenelitian dan tipe pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah jenispenelitian kuantitatif dengan tipe pendekatan 1rofes. Teknik pengumpulan datadilakukan dengan metode observasi, wawancara, dan kuisioner. Kuisioner ini dibagikan pada 28 perangkat desa yang terdapat pada 14desa yang dipilih secara acak. Jadi setiap desa yang dijadikan sampel penelitiandiberikan dua kuisioner untuk diisi oleh perangkat desa agar dapat menilai kinerjaSekrearis Desa Pasca diangkat menjadi PNS. Teknik analisis data dalampenelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif. Tujuan analisis deskriptifhanya menyajikan dan menganalisis data agar bermakna dan komunikatif.Analisis deskriptif masih dibagi menjadi dua, yaitu: analisa deskriptif univariatdan analisis deskriptif bivariat dan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisaunivariat. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Dari indikator kuantitatif,diperoleh hasil sebanyak 5 orang (17,8%) menyatakan kinerja Sekdes buruk, 9orang (32,2%) kinerja Sekdes sedang, dan sebanyak 14 orang (50%) kinerjaSekdes baik. Hal ini berarti kinerja Sekretaris Desa secara kuantitatif dinilai baikkarena kecepatan dan ketepatan waktu Sekertaris Desa dalam melaksanakan tugasdan kewajibannya menurut 14 orang responden atau 50% dari jumlah respondenmenyatakan baik. Sedangkan dari indikator kualitatif sebanyak 16 orang (57%)menyatakan kinerja Sekdes buruk, 11 orang (39,2%) menyatakan kinerja Sekdessedang, dan 1 orang (3,6%) menyatakan kinerja Sekdes baik. Hal ini berartikinerja Sekretaris Desa secara kualitatif dinilai buruk karena mutu kinerja atauhasil kerja Sekertaris Desa dalam melaksanakan tugas dan kewajibannya masihbanyak terdapat kesalahan. Hal ini berdasarkan jawaban 16 orang responden atau57% dari jumlah responden yang menyatakan buruk.
KUALITAS PELAYANAN PERPANJANGAN SURAT IZIN MENGEMUDI (SIM) GOLONGAN C
Authors: Suryawan Dewa Ketut
Published: March 2020

Dalam menganalisis kualitas Pelayanan Perpanjangan Surat IzinMengemudi (SIM) golongan C yang mengacu dan memodifikasi dari dimensikualitas pelayanan yang dikemukakan oleh Parasuraman, Zeithaml, dan Berry,yaitu kualitas pelayanan adalah “tingkat kesesuaian antara persepsi danekspektasi/harapan pelanggan”.  Data primer yang terkumpul melalui teknikkuisioner, dianalisis menggunakan metode analisis kesenjangan kualitaspelayanan (Gap Analysis Model) antara barang/jasa yang diterima (dipersepsikan)dengan barang/jasa yang diharapkan disebut model ServQual (Service Quality).Selanjutnya, dengan model ServQual ini dapat diketahui bahwa kualitaspelayanan tidak sesuai harapan pemohon/masyarakat. Hal ditunjukkan oleh nilainegatif dari ServQual pada semua dimensi kualitas pelayanan, yang berartikualitas pelayanan tidak baik. Maka perlu diupayakan perbaikan pelayanan agarkualitas pelayanan sesuai dengan harapan pemohon/masyarakat.
HUBUNGAN MOTIVASI KERJA DENGAN KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA KANTOR PELAYANAN PERBENDAHARAAN NEGARA JEMBER
Authors: Asmuni Asmuni , Pradana Basofi Ardi
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan motivasi kerja dengan kinerja karyawan pada Kantor Pelayanan Perbedaharaan Negara Jember. Penelitian ini menggunakan paradigma kuantitatif. Sampel yang digunakan berjumlah 28 responden yang diambil dengan teknik accidental sampling. Untuk mengukur hubungan menggunakan Analisis Korelasi Rank Spearman. Hasil penelitian, menunjukan bahwa ada hubungan motivasi kerja dengan kinerja karyawan pada Kantor Pelayanan Perbendaharan Negara Jember dengan perolehan hasil Korelasi Rank Spearman (rs) yaitu rs hitung > rs tabel yaitu 0,397 > 0,390. Sedangkan angka Sig. (2-tailed) adalah 0,000 masih lebih kecil daripada batas kritis α = 0,05, berarti terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara kedua variabel dimana hubungan tersebut dikategorikan rendah.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN, BUDAYA ORGANISASI DAN PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA TERHADAP KINERJA ORGANISASI DI DINAS KEPENDUDUKAN DAN PENCATATAN SIPIL KABUPATEN JEMBER
Authors: Sholihah Millatus , Poernomo Djoko , Wahyudi Edy
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemimpinan, budaya organisasi dan pengembangan sumber daya manusia terhadap kinerja organisasi di Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Jember, baik secara simultan maupun parsial. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah paradigma kuantitatif bersifat explanatory. Populasi berjumlah 34 pegawai negeri sipil, teknik  pengambilan sampel menggunkan teknik samplig jenuh/sensus sehingga seluruh populasi yang berjumlah 34 orang dijadikan sampel penelitian dan responden penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, kuesioner dan studi kepustakaan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil uji regresi menunjukkan bahwa baik secara simultan maupun parsial variabel kepemimpinan, budaya organisasi dan pengembangan sumber daya manusia berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja organisasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diatas, hendaknya Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Jember mampu mempertahankan dan meningkatkan aspek-aspek yang berkaitan dengan kepemimpinan, budaya organisasi dan pengembangan sumber daya manusia guna meningkatkan kinerja organisasi.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI
Authors: Agustian Ferry Andre , Poernomo Djoko , Puspitaningtyas Zarah
Published: March 2020

Penelitian dengan judul Pengaruh Kompetensi dan Komitmen Organisasi terhadap Kinerja Pegawai bertujuan mengetahui dan menjelaskan pengaruh kompetensi dan komitmen organisasi terhadap kinerja pegawai. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian kausalitas dan merupakan tipe penelitian hubungan atau asosiatif dengan menggunakan data kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kuesioner, observasi, dan wawancara. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pegawai di Badan Pengelolaan Keuangan dan Aset Daerah Kabupaten Jember, sejumlah 57 orang. Teknik sampling dalam penelitian ini menggunakan sampel jenuh. Analisis data yang digunakan untuk menjawab hipotesis yang diajukan adalah regresi linier berganda dengan bantuan paket software SPSS 17.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai. Komitmen organisasi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai. Kata Kunci: Kompetensi, Komitmen Organisasi, Kinerja Pegawai
EVALUASI PROGRAM SISWA ASUH SEBAYA PADA TINGKAT SEKOLAH DASAR DI KECAMATAN BANYUWANGI KABUPATEN BANYUWANGI
Authors: Rossalia Winda , Sutomo Sutomo , Negoro Abul Haris Suryo
Published: March 2020

Penelitan ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan hasil evaluasi Program Siswa Asuh Sebaya (SAS) pada tingkat sekolah dasar di Kecamatan Banyuwangi Kabupaten Bnayuwangi. Penelitian ini didasari oleh beberapa permasalahan yaitu kurangnya sosialisasi dan koordinasi yang dilakukan oleh Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Banyuwangi ke seluruh sekolah di Kabupaten Banyuwangi khususnya pada sekolah dasar di Kecamatan Banyuwangi sehingga menyebabkan munculnya diskresi dan kurangnya pemahaman mengenai program SAS oleh kepala sekolah maupun guru yang menyebabkan pengelolaan SAS pada beberapa sekolah berjalan kurang baik. Untuk mendeskripsikan hasil evaluasi program SAS pada tingkat sekolah dasar di Kecamatan Banyuwangi, peneliti mengacu pada konsep evaluasi Dunn dengan menggunakan enam kriteria evaluasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif. Data yang digunakan berupa data kualitatif dengan jenis data yang terdiri dari data primer dan data sekunder yang dikumpulkan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Derajat kepercayaan diuji menggunakan teknik triangulasi data. Analisis data menggunakan model interaktif oleh Miles dan Huberman. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan hasil evaluasi program SAS dapat dilihat dari enam kriteria evaluasi, yaitu efektivitas, efisiensi, kecukupan, pemerataan, responsivitas, dan ketepatan. Hasil penelitian di lapangan menunjukkan bahwa program Siswa Asuh Sebaya telah berjalan secara efektif yang telah membantu siswa miskin dalam meringankan biaya pendidikan meskipun pada beberapa sekolah terdapat kendala dalam pelaksanaannya. Namun berdasarkan hasil pengukuran menggunakan evaluasi kriteria Dunn, program tersebut dapat dilanjutkan pelaksanaannya karena mendapat respon yang baik dari siswa, sekolah, maupun orang tua siswa. Kata Kunci: Evaluasi, Program Pendidikan, Siswa Asuh Sebaya
OPTIMALISASI PROGRAM DESA ONLINE UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN KEMANDIRIAN DESA DI ERA REVOLUSI INDUSTRI 4.0
Authors: Karyaningtyas Setyowati
Published: March 2020

Tujuan penulisan artikel ini adalah mengkaji kendala dan peluang program desa online yang telah dilaksanakan di Kabupaten Jember. Dari kajian ini akan direkomendasikan strategi optimalisasi program desa online sebagai langkah mewujudkan kemandirian desa di era revolusi industri 4.0. Desa merupakan garda terdepan bagi bangsa Indonesia dalam kesuksesan pembangunan nasional. Kompromi ini ditopang lahirnya Undang-Undang Desa Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 yang memberikan hak otonom bagi desa sehingga desa dituntut untuk mencapai kemandirian dalam segala aspek. Namun nyatanya bukan perkara mudah mewujudkan hal ini apalagi di era revolusi industri 4.0 karena desa memiliki banyak keterbatasan. Tapi bagaimanapun juga desa tidak boleh tertinggal dan harus bisa survive di era ini. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan optimalisasi program desa online yang telah dirancang Pemerintah Kabupaten Jember sejak tahun 2008 sebagai pijakan untuk mewujudkan kemandirian desa di era revolusi industri 4.0. Kata Kunci: Program Desa Online, Kemandirian Desa, Revolusi Industri 4.0
Analysis of Fuel Injection Pressure Effect on Diesel Engine Combustion Opacity Value
Authors: Sudarma Andi Firdaus , Pranoto Hadi , Sera Mardani A. , Aziz Amiruddin
Published: March 2020

The use of diesel engines for vehicle applications has expanded for decades. However, it produces black smoke in the form of particulate matter contains fine and invisible particles during operation. The popular method for measuring the smoke opacity is by using a smoke meter for its simplicity and less costly. Fuel injection pressure is one of the parameters that affect the emission significantly, and the proper nozzle adjustment can reduce the density of exhaust gases and improve the engine performance. The purpose of this study is to determine the optimum fuel spray pressure that produces the lowest opacity value and analyse the effect of fuel spray pressure on the opacity value at a different engine speed. The present experiment uses the Hyundai D4BB engine, and the pressure variations were implemented on the injector nozzle at 125, 130, and 135 kg/cm2. The engine was also tested with various engine idle speed, i.e., 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 rpm. It has been found that the optimum distance of fuel spraying is 147.679 mm with injector nozzle pressure 130 kg/cm2, and the value of opacity is 9.51%.
Design and Analysis of Ejector Pin in The Oil Seal Mould to Improve Its Mechanical Properties
Authors: Wahyudi Haris , Pratiwi Swandya Eka , Firdaus Irwan
Published: March 2020

Ejector pin in the mould is used to release (eject) the finished product, to vent gas out of the cavity and to expedite the material flow. It must have high strength, good hardness, good wear and corrosion resistance to withstand high pressure. Poor ejector pin may result in defect of finished product and delay the process due to additional time was required to release sticking product in the mould. The aim of this research is to select proper material for the ejector pin and analyse it not to experience plastic deformation. Three specimens’ steel was considered for making the pin, SUS 304, normal SKS 3 and heat treated SKS 3. Hardness and tensile test were used to examine the mechanical properties of specimens and impact was utilized to obtain impact energy using Charpy method. Static stress analysis was also used to simulate the working load using SolidWorks.  Rockwell hardness test recorded that SUS 304, normal SKS 3 and heat treated SKS have 23.2 HRC 9.6 HRC and 38.03 HRC, respectively. Tensile test produced yield strength of 452.9 MPa for SUS 304 and 432.6 MPa for SKS 3. Impact energy absorbed during Charpy test for SUS 304 equal to 0,804 J/ mm2 and specimen SKS 3 equal to 0,863 J/mm2. By taking the mechanical test result and SolidWorks simulation, it was concluded that the suitable material for ejector pin is SUS 304.
Plugging Braking of Two-PMSM Drive in Subway Applications with Fault -Tolerant Operation
Authors: Obed Adel , Abdulabbas Ali , Chasib Ahmed
Published: March 2020

The Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) is commonly used as traction motors in the electric traction applications such as in subway train. The subway train is better transport vehicle due to its advantages of security, economic, health and friendly with nature. Braking is defined as removal of the kinetic energy stored in moving parts of machine. The plugging braking is the best braking offered and has the shortest time to stop. The subway train is a heavy machine and has a very high moment of inertia requiring a high braking torque to stop. The plugging braking is an effective method to provide a fast stop to the train. In this paper plugging braking system of the PMSM used in the subway train in normal and fault-tolerant operation is made. The model of the PMSM, three-phase Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) controlled using Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation technique (SVPWM), Field Oriented Control method (FOC) for independent control of two identical PMSMs and fault-tolerant operation is presented. Simulink model of the plugging braking system of PMSM in normal and fault tolerant operation is proposed using Matlab/Simulink software. Simulation results for different cases are given.
Elliptical Annular Slot Loaded Trapezoidal Dipole Antenna for Band-Notched UWB Applications
Authors: Singhal Sarthak , Verma Nand , Singh Amit
Published: March 2020

In this paper, a semi-elliptical annular slot loaded trapezoidal dipole antenna with band-notched characteristics for UWB applications is designed. A microstrip feedline consisting of multiple feedline sections is used for improving the impedance matching. The band-notched characteristics for WLAN band are achieved by loading the trapezoidal dipole arms with semi-elliptical annular slots. The designed antenna structure has an operating range from 3.5-12.4 GHz(109%) with band-rejection in the frequency range of 5-6 GHz. Nearly omnidirectional patterns are achieved for the designed antenna structure. The designed antenna structure provided an average peak gain of 2.12 dB over the entire frequency range except in the notched band where it reduced to -2.4 dB. The experimental and simulation results are observed to be in good agreement. An improved bandwidth performance with miniaturized dimensions as compared to earlier reported antenna structures is achieved.
Reactive Power Optimization with Chaotic Firefly Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization in A Distribution Subsystem Network
Authors: Yapıcı Hamza , Çetinkaya Nurettin
Published: March 2020

In this paper the minimization of power losses in a real distribution network have been described by solving reactive power optimization problem. The optimization has been performed and tested on Konya Eregli Distribution Network in Turkey, a section of Turkish electric distribution network managed by MEDAŞ (Meram Electricity Distribution Corporation). The network contains about 9 feeders, 1323 buses (including 0.4 kV, 15.8 kV and 31.5 kV buses) and 1311 transformers. This paper prefers a new Chaotic Firefly Algorithm (CFA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) for the power loss minimization in a real distribution network. The reactive power optimization problem is concluded with minimum active power losses by the optimal value of reactive power. The formulation contains detailed constraints including voltage limits and capacitor boundary. The simulation has been carried out with real data and results have been compared with Simulated Annealing (SA), standard Genetic Algorithm (SGA) and standard Firefly Algorithm (FA). The proposed method has been found the better results than the other algorithms.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Granados Romero Francisco Fabian , Guadamud Lorenti Enma maría
Published: March 2020

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common hematologic neoplasm in pediatric age. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) comprises 80% of all acute leukemias in this age group. Although the etiology is unknown, some genetic, viral and environmental predisposing factors have been detailed. The clinical manifestations are usually the result of bone marrow by leukemic cells (anemia, thrombopenia and neutropenia). The diagnosis is made by morphological, cytogenetic and molecular analysis of bone marrow aspirate. The treatment lasts about two years. The prognosis of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia has improved brilliantly in recent decades thanks to new drugs and treatment tailored to patients' risk.
Severe depression; psychotic symptoms in ages from 20 to 40 years
Authors: Granados Romero Francisco Fabian , Morales Villa Karina Elizabeth
Published: March 2020

depression is identified as a mental health problem that comes with a very high risk of suicide, this work refers to the "severe depression; psychotic symptoms in ages from 20 to 40 years; In a study carried out in an ideal place for the subject to be treated, it is the same that corresponds to the study of the patients of the 2010-2015 period, the objective is to establish the psychotic characteristics in depression in patients from 20 to 40 years in the Institute of Neurosciences of the city of Guayaquil in the period 2010- 2015, through the analysis of medical records so that suicide can be prevented, whose compliance is followed with application of the methodology for quantitative-qualitative research, of a non-experimental design , cross-sectional, with an observational method to analyze medical records of the 182 patients that make up a population of 700 patients who are treated at the Institute of Neurosciences. The inclusion of the present psychotic symptoms of both sexes and in ages between 20 and 40 years was estimated. Highlighting the results that could be verified the hypothesis posed, to "Determine the characteristics of psychotic symptoms would allow working with patients with severe depression to prevent suicide. It was concluded that a greater presence of hallucinations such as psychotic symptoms and a depressed mood causes weight loss, insomnia, psychomotor retardation, feelings of worthlessness or guilt and recurring thoughts of death or suicidal ideation. What should be encouraged to society to commit to their contribution so that this problem is not increased.
Relación entre ruido, estrés térmico con el comportamiento auditivo en trabajadores de Mina
Authors: Toledo Cubillos César Fredy , Cárdenas Castellanos Luis Miguel
Published: March 2020

Es una investigación cuantitativa correlacional de corte transversal que buscó determinar la relación entre los factores de riesgos físicos como la temperatura, el ruido, y el comportamiento del umbral auditivo en 24 trabajadores de una mina a cielo abierto ubicada en Nilo Cundinamarca, unos con exposición directa a ruido laboral y temperatura, otros sin exposición. Los datos se recolectaron mediante encuestas del perfil sociodemográfico, aplicación de medición de sonometrías, el índice de estrés térmico (WBGT) y las audiometrías; estás mediciones se realizaron durante tres momentos de la jornada laboral: 7: 00 a.m, 12:00 p.m. y 5:00 p.m. En los resultados se observa una correlación significativa entre el tiempo de exposición a ruido (6 horas) con una media para los expuestos de (87,5 dB), el índice de estrés térmico (31,4 °C), y el cambio del umbral auditivo en las frecuencias agudas entre 5 y 10 (dB), en la última medición después de 10 horas exposición se percibe un cambio en el umbral auditivo de las frecuencias 4000 a 8000 Hz entre 10 y 15 (dB), mientras el grupo control no expuestos no se encontró cambios significativos en el umbral auditivo durante las 10 horas de seguimiento.
COLLABORATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS: A SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Engebø Atle , Lædre Ola , Young Brendan , Larssen Per Fridtjof , Lohne Jardar , Klakegg Ole Jonny
Published: March 2020

Understanding how to systemise, organise, and finance the design, construction, operation, and maintenance activities are all parameters needed to be optimised simultaneously in a Project Delivery Method. To meet the challenges of increasingly complex projects, a new class of delivery methods is emerging. These methods are often labelled “collaborative” since they seek to align the client’s interest with those of the supply chain. The purpose of this article is to present the current state-of-the-art through a review of 156 identified articles concerning Partnering, Integrated Project Delivery, Alliancing, Relational Contracting, and Relationship-Based Procurement. A framework for the methodological procedure based on the state of the art within qualitative research was elaborated and is reported on in this paper. The results show that there is a range of research on collaborative project delivery methods across the world. By analysing the study purposes, important themes generated and delineated as a) Conceptualisation, b) Implementation and experiences, c) Pros & Cons, d) Building Partnership & Social Dimensions, and e) Performance and Success. The paper provides an overview of collaborative project delivery methods identified in the realm of academic journals. Secondly, knowledge gaps have been identified by creating a summary of the body of evidence.
Primary Peritoneal Serous Carcinoma Detected by Abnormal Cervical Smear: a Case Report
Authors: Blontzos Nikolaos , Iavazzo Christos , Giovannopoulou Eirini , Galanopoulos George , Psomiadou Victoria , Vorgias George
Published: March 2020

Primary peritoneal serous carcinoma (PPSC) is a rare malignancy, the clinical characteristics of which resemble ovarian serous carcinoma. We present a rare case of PPSC detected by an abnormal cervical smear, the first one with an absence of ovarian tissue at the time of the initial diagnosis.

A 59-year-old asymptomatic woman presented with glandular atypia on routine Papanicolaou smear. Endocervical and endometrial curettage showed an adenocarcinoma with focal squamous differentiation and uncertain further classification. The patient had a past surgical history of bilateral salpingoophorectomy due to endometriosis. Abdominal MRI depicted omental multinodularity, great amount of ascites and possible endometrial tumor. The patient underwent total hysterectomy, omentectomy and biopsies of implants on Douglass pouch.  Surgical and histological findings were consistent with primary peritoneal serous carcinoma. 

Abnormal pap smear could rarely be suggestive of extrauterine malignancies, such as peritoneal cancer.
Engaging Learners in the Evaluation Process
Authors: Cardwell Lindsey J.
Published: March 2020

American Nurses Credentialing Center's nursing continuing professional development accreditation criteria require both active learner engagement and evaluation processes. This article describes a process for using learner engagement as a mechanism for obtaining and using formative evaluation.

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J Contin Educ Nurs
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Image inpainting-based behavior image secret sharing
Authors: Yan Xuehu ,   National University of Defense Technology, Hefei 230037, China, Zhou Xuan , Lu Yuliang , Liu Jingju , Yang Guozheng
Published: March 2020

The polynomial-based image secret sharing (ISS) scheme encodes a secret image into n shadows assigned to n participants. The secret image with high resolution is decoded by Lagrange interpolation when collecting any k or more shadows. Thus, ISS is used in applications such as distributive storage in the cloud, digital watermarking, block chain, and access control. Meaningful shadows are significant in ISS because meaningful shadows decrease the suspicion of image encryption and increase the efficiency of shadow management. Generally, previously meaningful ISS schemes were achieved through embedding the shadows into cover images using information hiding techniques and suffer from large pixel expansion and complex decoding procedure. Digital image processing, such as inpainting (texture synthesis), is a standard technique in multimedia applications. It will be highly significant if ISS can be performed in the processing of a normal digital image processing technique. Generally, the encoding method of an ISS scheme entails the use of a mathematical function that is sensitive to any slight change in the ISS output; therefore, the development of a method for performing the ISS procedure and simultaneously achieving image processing behavior is a key challenge. In this paper, we exploit the behavior ISS (BISS) and realize an image inpainting-based BISS scheme for the (k, n) threshold. Using screening operations, a secret image is encoded into the pixels of cover images by polynomial-based ISS in the processing of inpainting shadows to obtain meaningful shadows similar to the input cover images. In addition, the secret image can be losslessly decoded by Lagrange interpolation when collecting any k or more shadows. Experiments are given to confirm the efficiency of the scheme.
Accessibility of medical information by medical officers attached to divisional hospitals in rural Sri Lanka
Authors: Dilhani M. P. P. , Senevirathne W. , Abeysena C.
Published: March 2020

Medical Officers (MOs) need to update their knowledge with diagnosis of diseases, current treatment modalities, guidelines on management etc. in order to provide a better service to the intended communities. The present study attempts to identify the information needs, perceived barriers and challenges of MOs attached to “Divisional Hospital Type-C” (DH Type-C) (rural) hospitals in Sri Lanka.This research was a descriptive study. A Self Administered Questionnaire was used as the data collection tool. The study population consists of MOs in DH Type-C Hospitals in Sri Lanka. Sample size was calculated using the Lwanga‟s and Lemeshow‟s formula. Accordingly, there were 400 MOs attached to the 192 DH Type-C. Study shows that information about diagnosis, drug, treatment and patient data were identified as highly important by rural MOs. Data suggested that a higher proportion of aged MOs needed medical information than did young MOs. Also, it can be seen that the main driving purposes of MOs‟ information needs were to be up to date; answering patients‟ and their families‟ questions, and to answer colleagues‟ questions and confirm opinion. Internet, medical blogs, medical devices and personal contacts with colleagues were most highly used as sources of information. Further, most MOs suggested that if the medical authority could develop a proper medical system to help MOs to continue with health education, that will be a fruitful activity for the country.
Library usage pattern of school teachers in Sri Lanka: problems and issues
Authors: Gunasekera C. , Balasubramani R.
Published: March 2020

The aim of the study was to explore Sri Lankan school teachers‟ information seeking behavior, intention and occasions of accessing libraries, and to measure library skills and the challenges and barriers that they faced during library use. It further examined whether there were any association between the extent of library awareness skills of teachers and four variables such as gender, age, work experience and school locations. A simple random sampling technique was applied to draw the sample for the study and 400 school teachers who had followed postgraduate courses in education were selected as sample from total population (106,756). A questionnaire survey method was used to collect data. Data analysis was done by means of simple and inferential statistics by using SPSS Statistical Package. The results emerged from the present study showed that the studied sample did not regularly access the libraries and they were uncertain about their abilities for effective library use. It was further found that the respondents were rather unsatisfied about the weak library collections of school libraries and improper library services and library arrangements. Unavailability up to date electronic materials and proper guidance also made barriers for school teachers‟ library use. The analysis further found that there was no association between library awareness skills of the teachers and the four given variables (gender, age, work experience and school location).
Trend analysis of library book circulation of the Open University of Sri Lanka
Authors: Marasinghe M. M. I. K.
Published: March 2020

This study examined the book circulation pattern of the main library of the Open University of Sri Lanka with the aim of identifying the pattern of circulation of printed books. Moreover, this study analyzes the subject wise variation of users’ demand during the 05 years and explores the internal factors affecting the process of book borrowing. The study covers the 05 years from 2014-2018 periods for the analysis. This study applied the quantitative research approach and the secondary data taken from the “Koha” Library Management system for the period of 2014 to 2018 was taken for the study. Data presented through descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequency, and correlation analysis with graphical representations. The results of the study indicated that the total annual book borrowings have been declined over the years in parallel to the falling rate of annual book borrowers. Literature, technology and social sciences were the subject areas with the highest demand and religion, history & geography, and arts were the least in- demand categories over the last 05 years from 2014 to 2018. It could be identified that education was the only subcategory with an increasing rate of book borrowing. It is important to carry out a study to explore possible causes for the decline in book borrowings and changes that took place in the information-seeking behavior of the library users.
Cronic low backache in the middle-aged woman
Authors: Adler Michael , Utian Wulf H.
Published: March 2020

No abstract available.
An experience of a life-time
Authors: Sternweiler Marylen R.I.
Published: March 2020

No abstract available.
Evolutionary factors in rehabilitation
Authors: McConnell J. K.
Published: March 2020

No abstract available.
Abstracts
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: March 2020

No abstract available.
Seasonal variations in furs of Gabaly and New Zealand white rabbits and their crossbred under Egyptian semi-arid conditions
Authors: Nasr A.I. , Taha E.A. , Naglaa S.B. , Essa D.G.
Published: March 2020

The effect of breed and season on rabbits’ fur characteristics under Egyptian semi-arid conditions was studied in this research. Fifty-nine male rabbits aged 3-3.5 mo of Gabaly (GB, n=21) and New Zealand White (NZW, n=27) breeds and their crossbred (NZW×GB, n=11) were studied during two subsequent seasons; summer (n=31) and winter (n=28). Skin samples were taken pre-slaughtering to determine the histological parameters, skin layer thicknesses and physical traits of fur fibres. After slaughter, rabbits’ furs were chrome tanned to determine physical and chemical properties. Results showed that all histological parameters of follicle dimensions were affected (P<0.01) by season, breed and their interaction. In summer, primary follicles had larger follicle dimensions and produced coarser fibres than in winter, whereas opposite results were observed for the secondary follicles. Additionally, the uniformity of fibre diameter distribution and hair length of furs were higher (P<0.01) in summer than in winter. Results indicated the role of the seasonal variations in body coat to accommodate the climatic changes. NZW rabbits were superior (P<0.01) in most histological parameters of follicle dimensions, followed by NZW×GB crossbred and finally GB rabbits, while NZW×GB crossbred produced finer (P<0.01) fur fibre than NZW and GB rabbits. Otherwise, influence of season and breed were negligible on the skin layer thickness values and the physical and chemical fur properties. Consequently, the study concluded that tanned rabbit furs are suitable for manufacturing leather garments when used alone, while reinforcing the fur with textile padding may increase their utility for other leather manufacturing purposes.
O Supremo Tribunal Federal entre o direito e a tecnocracia científica: o caso do amianto
Authors: Faria Maristela Medina , Baggio Roberta Camineiro
Published: March 2020

O artigo discute o problema do aumento da utilização de fundamentos científicos em detrimento dos jurídicos nas decisões do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) como uma prática própria dos modelos tecnocráticos. Para tanto, analisa-se um complexo conflito de competência constitucional, sobre a regulamentação da utilização do amianto dentro da estrutura federativa brasileira, que permite a identificação dos limites e riscos dessa nova postura cada vez mais comum nos tribunais brasileiros. Trata-se do caso do amianto, um conflito que envolve a Lei federal n. 9.095/95, que regulamenta a questão do uso do amianto no Brasil, e as Leis estaduais que passaram a proibir o uso do mineral. A análise será feita a partir da ADI n. 3.937/SP que demorou dez anos para ser decidida pelo STF.
Environmental discourses and water law: a case study of the regulation of the murray-darling basin
Authors: Ashton Sally , Aydos Elena
Published: March 2020

A bacia hidrográfica de Murray-Darling, localizada no sudeste da Austrália, compreende 14% do território Australiano. O presente artigo examina os discursos ambientais que informaram a regulamentação ambiental da Bacia nos últimos 120 anos. Contrariando práticas indígenas locais, os discursos ambientais predominantes nos últimos 120 anos destacam a desconexão entre os seres humanos e seu meio ambiente. Enquanto o Desenvolvimento Ecologicamente Sustentável encontra-se entre os objetos da Lei Federal da Água de 2007, é evidente a prevalência do racionalismo econômico na regulamentação da bacia hidrográfica por meio da comercialização dos direitos da água.
ESTEREOTIPOS DE GÉNERO EN LAS CLASES DE EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA
Authors: Hidalgo Guerrero Tania , Almonacid Fierro Alejandro
Published: March 2020

En este trabajo se analizan, comparativamente, los estereotipos de género que se reproducen en las clases deEducación Física, tanto desde el hacer docente como desde las actitudes de los profesionales dedicados alárea. Se seleccionaron cuatro cursos del Instituto Inmaculada Concepción de la ciudad de Valdivia, Chile.Como técnicas de recogida de información se usaron la observación participante (los cuatro cursos) y laentrevista en profundidad (4 profesoras y 1 profesor). Los procedimientos de análisis empleados, en general seciñeron a las propuestas de fragmentación y articulación de la "Grounded Theory". Se concluye que losestereotipos de género están presentes desde la educación básica, tanto en las prácticas de la Educación FísicaEscolar como en las actitudes de los docentes, pero éstos se enfatizan al llegar a la enseñanza media.
Resolving multiple geological events using in situ Rb-Sr
geochronology: implications for metallogenesis at Tropicana, Western
Australia
Authors: Olierook Hugo K. H. , Rankenburg Kai , Ulrich Stanislav , Kirkland Christopher L. , Evans Noreen , Brown Stephen , McInnes Brent I. , Prent Alexander , Gillespie Jack , McDonald Bradley , Darragh Miles
Published: March 2020

Abstract. Dating multiple geological events in single samples using thermochronology and geochronology is relatively common but it is only with the recent advent of triple quadrupole LA-ICP-MS that in situ Rb-Sr dating has become a more commonly applied and powerful tool to date K- and Rb-bearing minerals. Here, we date, for the first time, two generations of mineral assemblages in individual thin sections using the in situ Rb-Sr method. Two distinct mineral assemblages, both probably associated with Au mineralization, are identified in samples from the Tropicana gold mine in the Albany–Fraser Orogen, Western Australia. For Rb-Sr purposes, the key dateable minerals are two generations of biotite, and additional phengite associated with the second assemblage. Our results reveal that the first, coarse-grained generation of biotite grains records a minimum age of 2535 ± 18 Ma, coeval with previous 40Ar/39Ar biotite, Re-Os pyrite and U-Pb rutile results. The second, fine-grained and recrystallized generation of biotite grains record an age of 1207 ± 12 Ma across all samples. Phengite and muscovite yielded broadly similar results at ca. 1.2 Ga but data is overdispersed for a single coeval population of phengite and shows elevated age uncertainties for muscovite. We propose that the ca. 2530 Ma age recorded by various geochronometers represents cooling and exhumation, and that the age of ca. 1210 Ma is related to major shearing associated with the regional deformation associated with Stage II of the Albany–Fraser Orogeny. This is the first time that an age of ca. 1210 Ma has been identified in the Tropicana Zone, which may have ramifications for constraining the timing of mineralization in the region. The in situ Rb-Sr technique is currently the only tool capable of resolving both geological events in these rocks.
Situación del sector hotelero y su aporte al crecimiento económico en el municipio de Estelí, en el II semestre del año 2019
Authors: Castillo Zeledón Urielka Melissa , Gómez Hernández Yaresling Judith , Meneses Picado Gabriel Josué , Gómez García Reynaldo José
Published: March 2020

La presente indagación determina la situación actual del sector hotelero y su aporte al crecimiento económico del municipio de Estelí; la problemática que ha tenido un impacto negativo sobre el sector hotelero es la crisis sociopolítica que se vivió en Nicaragua en el año 2018 y que afectó la demanda de dicho servicio debido a la incertidumbre de sus consumidores. Para dar salida se caracterizará el sector hotelero, se describirán los factores de incidencia e identificarán los elementos que aportan al crecimiento económico de lo cual se propondrán estrategias que mejoren la situación del sector. Entre los principales resultados se encuentran que el sector hotelero se caracteriza por poseer poca capacidad de carga y pocos colaboradores permanentes lo que no permite la eficaz ejecución de las tareas de los hoteles, entre los factores quemas afectan la situación del sector está el desempleo de la población esteliana, así como también la incertidumbre hacia la seguridad del país. Los elementos del sector hotelero que más aportan al crecimiento económico son la generación de empleo, la formación de sus colaboradores y el fomento a la inversión privada. Las estrategias que más deben tomar en cuenta para mejorar la situación son fidelizar a sus clientes a través de una base de datos de los clientes recurrentes, lograr una mejor adaptación a los cambios que se presenten, y hacer de los hoteles negocios apolíticos.
Cambio Climático, Ciencia y Capitalismo: Reflexiones críticas desde el reverso de la historia
Authors: Medrano Moisés
Published: March 2020

El ensayo reflexiona – desde una perspectiva particular (el reverso de la historia) – acerca del discurso dominante actual sobre la “lucha contra el cambio climático”. Su objetivo es señalar ciertos aspectos problemáticos de ese discurso, que deben ser considerados con mucha atención por partes de los “países pequeños” (no industrializados) del mundo, para salvaguardar el futuro de los “insignificantes” del planeta. Tales aspectos problemáticos se relacionan a ciertas afirmaciones que hacen de “la lucha contra el cambio climático” un asunto meramente científico (ciencias naturales) y técnico indiscutible. En contra de ello, se argumenta que en la lucha por combatir el cambio climático las demás ciencias (sociales y humanas) deben y pueden contribuir a ver aquellos aspectos no vistos o explicitados por la ciencia (natural) y la tecnología que le acompaña. El fin último, pues, es contribuir a evitar optimismos e ingenuidades de la así considerada “cuarta revolución industrial”.
Assessment of the Sales Forecast Technique Double-Weighted Moving Average vs Other Widely Used Forecasting Techniques
Authors: Castillo Estrada Ma. del Rocío , Gómez Camarillo Marco Edgar , Pérez Villaseñor Fernando , Elías Domínguez Arturo , Cruz Gómez M. Javier
Published: March 2020

In order to improve the operations planning of two companies, whose main business is to be chemical products suppliers in Mexico, it was made the sales forecast of a fourth year of operations, using the monthly sales data information of the three previous years. The objective of the chemical suppliers forecast was to be in a better position to satisfy the multiple and varied needs of their clients, which demand different quantities of products and have different consumption patterns. The sales forecast was made by the next six techniques: Simple Moving Average (SMA), Weighted Moving Average (WMA), Trend Projection (TP), Exponential Smoothing (ES), Simple Linear Regression (SLR), and the recently proposed (Castillo, et al. 2016) technique called: Double-Weighted Moving Average (DWMA). The three years monthly sales data of 61 products, handled by the two companies, were processed in order to obtain the monthly forecast of the fourth year. After the fourth year, the forecasted data were compared with real monthly sales data. The analysis was made by the determination of the Symmetric Mean Absolute Percentage Error (SMAPE), which gave the next results: In the case of company 1, the average errors for the five reference techniques (SMA, WMA, TP, ES and SLR) was in the range 0.235 – 0.351] vs 0.249 for the DWMA. For company 2, the average error, of the same five reference techniques was in the range [0.292 – 0.467] vs 0.282 for the DWMA. WMA was the second technique in giving the least forecasting errors. In both companies, DWMA was the forecasting technique with one of the lowest average error and the lowest error in most of the products.
The association between patient body mass index and perioperative outcomes following radical cystectomy: An analysis using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database
Authors: Lenardis Matthew , Harper Benjamin , Satkunasivam Raj , Klaassen Zachary , Wallis Christopher
Published: March 2020

Introduction: Radical cystectomy is a highly morbid procedure with 30-day perioperative complication rates approaching 50%. Our objective was to determine the effect of patients’ body mass index (BMI) on perioperative outcomes following radical cystectomy for bladder cancer.

Methods: We identified 3930 eligible patients who underwent radical cystectomy for nonmetastatic bladder cancer using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. The primary exposure was preoperative BMI, categorically operationalized in four strata according to the World Health Organization criteria: <18.5 kg/m2, 18.5–25 kg/m2, 25–30 kg/m2, and >30 kg/m2. Our primary outcome was major perioperative complication comprising mortality, reoperation, cardiac event, or neurological event.

Results: BMI was significantly associated with rates of major complications (p=0.003): major complications were experienced by 17.0% of patients with BMI <18.5 kg/m2, 7.8% of patients with BMI 18.5–25 kg/m2, 7.9% of patients with BMI 25–30 kg/m2, and 10.8% of patient with BMI >30 kg/m2. Following multivariable adjustment for relevant demographic, comorbidity, and treatment factors, compared to patients with BMI 18.5–25 kg/m2, patients with BMI <18.5 kg/m2 (odds ratio [OR] 2.28; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.07–4.78) and BMI >30 kg/m2 (OR 1.59; 95% CI 1.17–2.16) were significantly more likely to experience a major complication in the 30 days following cystectomy. Among the secondary outcomes, significant differences were identified in rates of pulmonary complications (p=0.003), infectious complications (p<0.001), bleeding requiring transfusion (p=0.01), and length of stay (p=0.001).

Conclusions: Patients who are outside of a normal BMI range are more likely to experience major complications following radical cystectomy for bladder cancer.
Association of vesicoureteral reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease in children: A population-based study
Authors: Hosier Gregory W. , McKay Jeffrey P. , Thomas Heather Lynn , Romao Rodrigo , Szudek Ewa , MacLellan Dawn L.
Published: March 2020

Introduction: Practitioners have anecdotally hinted at a possible association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). We sought to identify an association in diagnosis between GERD and VUR using a population-based dataset in a well-defined geographic area covered by a single-payer healthcare system.

Methods: A retrospective review of individuals aged 0–16 years registered in the Nova Scotia Medical Service Insurance database from January 1997 to December 2012 was completed. Presence of GERD and VUR were ascertained based on billing codes. The baseline prevalence of GERD and VUR was calculated for this population for the same time period. Proportions of VUR patients with and without GERD were compared. The risk of being diagnosed with VUR in patients with GERD controlling for sex was calculated.

Results: Of 404 300 patients identified, 6.6% had a diagnosis of GERD (n=27 092), 0.33% had a diagnosis of VUR (n=1348), and 0.08% were diagnosed with both (n=327). Among patients with VUR, the prevalence of GERD was 24.3% compared to 6.6% in patients without VUR (p<0.0001). Among patients with GERD, the prevalence of VUR was 1.2% compared to 0.27% in patients without (p<0.0001). The risk of being diagnosed with VUR was higher in the presence of GERD (odds ratio [OR] 4.49; 95% confidence interval [CI] 3.96–5.09; p<0.0001), irrespective of sex.

Conclusions: The odds of being diagnosed with VUR is more than 4.5 times higher in an individual with GERD. The clinical significance of this association remains to be explored.
Two cases - Orthostatic hypotension following retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
Authors: Magee Diana E. , Hamilton Robert J.
Published: March 2020

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Research on Costume Ideology of the Pre-Qin Period from Perspective of Chu Ci
Authors: Ren Chunguang , Yang Xiaoming
Published: March 2020

Chu Ci is a collection of poems created by Qu Yuan. It combines the folk songs of the ancestors of the Yangtze river valley with ancient myths and legends, and has a strong local color and unique artistic style. Through the description of costumes in Chu Ci, we can find the formation, development and connection between costume ideology in the pre-Qin period and the ancient Chinese conception of nature, which has a significant influence on the formation of ancient Chinese philosophy and traditional clothing culture.
On Textile Poetry in Textile Social History in Qin and Han Dynasties
Authors: Ren Chunguang , Yang Xiaoming
Published: March 2020

This paper begins with the textile poetry of the Qin and Han dynasties. Using the method of mutual proof of poetic history，as far as possible from the textile production, textile technology, textile trade and textile culture to outline a complete clue of the history of the textile society in the Qin and Han dynasties. Trying to clarify the changes of textile culture and costume system in ancient China and to explore the relationship between textile production and social-economic development.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 16, No. 4
Authors: Zhang Jenny
Published: March 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 16, No. 4 2020.
Reviewer acknowledgements for English Language Teaching, Vol. 13, No. 4, 2020
Authors: Yu Gavin
Published: March 2020

Reviewer acknowledgements for English Language Teaching, Vol. 13, No. 4, 2020