bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Therapeutic Affordances of Self-Harm Online Support Communities: An Online Survey of Members
Authors: Coulson Neil S , Bullock Emma , Rodham Karen
Published: October 2017

Background

A growing number of online communities have been established to support those who self-harm. However, little is known about the therapeutic affordances arising from engagement with these communities and resulting outcomes.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore the presence of therapeutic affordances as reported by members of self-harm online support communities.

Methods

In total, 94 respondents (aged 13-63 years, mean=23.5 years; 94% female) completed an online survey exploring their experiences of engaging with a self-harm online support community. Respondents varied in terms of how long they had been accessing an online community, with 22% (21/94) accessing less than 1 year, 39% (37/94) 1 to 2 years, 14% (13/94) 2 to 3 years, and 24.5% (23/94) more than 3 years. Responses were analyzed using deductive thematic analysis.

Results

The results of our analysis describe each of the five therapeutic affordances that were present in the data, namely (1) connection, the ability to make contact with others who self-harm for the purposes of mutual support and in so doing reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation; (2) adaptation, that is, how use of online support varies in relation to the personal circumstances of the individual user; (3) exploration, that is, the ability to learn about self-harm and learn about strategies to reduce or stop self-harming behavior; (4) narration, that is, the ability to share experiences, as well as read about the experiences of others; and (5) self-presentation, that is, how and what users present about themselves to others in the online community.

Conclusions

Our findings suggest that engagement with self-harm online support communities may confer a range of therapeutic benefits for some users, which may serve to minimize the psychosocial burden of self-harm and promote positive coping strategies. In addition, the online nature of the support available may be helpful to those who are unable to access face-to-face support.
AMELIORATIVE EFFECT OF HESPERIDIN ON CARBON TETRACHLORIDE INDUCED LIVER FIBROSIS IN RATS
Authors: Abdel-sttar Asmaa Ramadan , Khalaf Marwa Mahmoud , Aboyoussef Amira M. , Abosaif Ali Ahmed
Published: October 2017

Objective: Exposure to carbon tetrachloride leads to serious liver injury and fibrosis. This study was aimed to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of hesperidin against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver fibrosis in rats compared with the reference drug silymarin. Methods: Wistar albino rats were divided into five groups, each of eight rats. Animals were allocated into a control group, corn oil group and fibrosis control group. The remaining two groups received in addition to CCl4, silymarin (100 mg/kg/d) as a reference treatment and hesperidin (200 mg/kg/d). At the end of experimental period, the biomarkers of specific fibrosis [hepatic transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) and hydroxyproline (HYP)], liver function [serum alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), albumin and total bilirubin], oxidative stress [hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH) and catalase (CAT)], inflammatory [hepatic myeloperoxidase (MPO), serum tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)], relative liver weight, lipid profile [total cholesterol, serum triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-Ch) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-Ch)] were evaluated, supported by liver histopathological study and immunohistochemistry of alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in liver sections.Results: Hesperidin significantly decreased hepatic transforming growth factor β1, hydroxyproline, the serum liver function markers of ALT, AST and total bilirubin, the hepatic content of MDA and MPO activity, the serum pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α, relative liver weight, and the serum lipid profile markers cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL. On the other hand, Hesperidin significantly increased albumin, the hepatic content of GSH and CAT, and serum lipid profile of LDL. In addition, liver sections obtained from these groups showed marked histopathological and immunohistochemistry of α-SMA improvement.Conclusion: Hesperidin may be promising protective agent against liver fibrosis through improvement of liver function, modulation of the fibrous scar formation, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potentials.
DISCRIMINANT ANALYSIS OF SHODHANA (PROCESSING) ON BALIOSPERMUM MONTANUM MUELL (DANTI) ROOT SAMPLES BASED ON NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY AND MULTIVARIATE CHEMOMETRIC TECHNIQUE
Authors: Rout Siba Prasad , Acharya Rabinarayan , Maji Jayanta Kumar
Published: October 2017

Objective: To establish a noticeable and a justifiable identification system to assess the impact of shodhana (processing) on various levels of Baliospermum montanum (Danti) root samples obtained through shodhana (processing technique) in quality agreement based on near-infrared-spectroscopy.Methods: Authenticated raw Danti (R. D) root and various Danti root samples obtained after shodhana (processing) such as water processed Danti root (WPDR), Kusha processed Danti root (KPDR) and classical processed Danti root (CPDR), were dried, pulverized and shifted through eighty meshes. The samples were subjected to NIR spectral detection from 750 to 2500 nm at the interval of 1 nm. The multivariate analysis, principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) analyzed with the help of Unscrambler and Matlab software.Results: Direct spectral analysis indicated the existence of significant numerical and graphical differences between Danti root samples containing different treatments during processing in respect to CH, OH and NH functional groups. The multivariate PCA algorithom plot allowed a clear segregation of the Danti root samples after various data preprocessing technique onto the hotelling T2 95% confidence limit for principal component 1 and 2. The cluster analysis had shown the extra information on the metabolite profiling of the complex purificatory environment. Conclusion: The present study demonstrates a generic, non-destructive solution to discriminate qualitatively in the sample matrix all the differently pretreated samples in favor of the NIR-sensitive functional group.
ASSESSMENT OF AIR POLLUTION TOLERANCE INDEX OF PLANTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: Tak Aasawari A. , Kakde Umesh B.
Published: October 2017

Objective: Air pollution is one of the major global tribulations in many developing cities around the world. Addressing this sort of pollution is more intricate than other ecological challenges. As pollution is an upcoming issue, we aimed at assessing the air pollution tolerant plants from roadside exposed to vehicular air pollution from two different locations in Thane city.Methods: In the present study, commonly available ten roadside tree species selected from polluted and control area, and their air pollution tolerance index (APTI) determined in Thane city. The biochemical parameters viz. pH, ascorbic acid, total chlorophyll, relative water content (RWC) were considered to calculate APTI by using standard method.Results: The study shows that the control site has more APTI than the polluted site. The APTI observed minimum in Tectona grandis 5.2±0.3247 and maximum in Azadirachta indica 13.5±0.4404. Reduction in APTI at polluted site shows that Alstonia scholaris (6.6%), Tamarindus indica (8.8%) and Azadirachta indica (10.3%) were the most tolerant tree species, while Tectona grandis (47.5%), Acacia nilotica (27.4%) and Cassia fistula (20.7%) were more sensitive tree species. The results showed the order of tolerance (% difference in APTI) as Alstonia scholaris (6.6%)>Tamarindus indica (8.8%)>Azadirachta indica (10.3%)>Moringa pterygosperma (11.9%)>Mangifera indica (13.9%)>Bahunia variegate (14.3%)>Annona squamosa (18.7%)>Cassia fistula (20.7%)>Acacia nilotica (27.4%)>Tectona grandis (47.5%).Conclusion: Tolerant trees species can serve as a sink, and sensitive tree species can act as an indicator for air pollution mitigation. Thus, this study provides useful insights for selecting tolerant species for future planning and Greenbelt development in urban areas.
ENHANCEMENT OF STABILITY, RELEASE AND IN VITRO DIGESTIBILITY OF MULBERRY STEM EXTRACT USING MICROEMULSIONS
Authors: Soonthornsit Nattaporn , Hemstapat Warinkarn , Pitaksutheepong Chetsadaporn , Pitaksuteepong Tasana
Published: October 2017

Objective: This study was aimed to develop oral microemulsions and to evaluate their ability to enhance stability, release and intestinal digestion of mulberry stem extract (MSE).Methods: The pseudoternary phase diagrams were constructed using caprylic/capric triglyceride (oil), PEG-8 caprylic/capric glycerides (S), polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate (CoS) and an aqueous phase. The effects of S/CoS (Km) ratio and a cosolvent, i.e. polyethene glycol 400 or propylene glycol (PG), were investigated. The optimized formulations were selected and incorporated with MSE. Then, they were then subjected to stability, release and lipolysis studies. The control solution consisted of 50% PG and 50% water.Results: The formation and characteristics of the microemulsions were influenced by Km and cosolvents. The two optimized formulations (F3 and F4) consisted of 10% oil, 70% S/CoS mixture and 20% aqueous phase were chosen. The Km ratios of F3 and F4 were 4:1 and 3:1. The aqueous phase of F3 and F4 was water and water mixed with PG, respectively. These formulations could improve the stability of MSE better than the control solution. The accumulated release of MSE from F3, F4 and the control solution reached 100% while that of unformulated crude extract reached only 70% after 6 h. The lipolysis study showed that MSE incorporated in both F3 and F4 was digested more than double the percentage compared to that of MSE incorporated in the control solution.Conclusion: MSE was successfully developed in microemulsions. They are shown to be promising vehicles for oral delivery of MSE. Further animal trials are suggested.
FORMULATION AND IN VITRO EVALUATION OF AZILSARTAN MEDOXOMIL NANOSUSPENSION
Authors: Jassem Nizar Awish , Rajab Nawal Ayash
Published: October 2017

Objective: The objective of this study was to formulate and evaluate of the poorly soluble drug, azilsartan medoxomil into nanosuspension to increase the solubility and enhance the dissolution rate and then improve its bioavailability.Methods: Nanosuspension of azilsartan medoxomil was prepared using solvent-antisolvent precipitation method using PVP-K30 as a stabilizer. Eight formulations were prepared to show the effect of different parameters in which four formulations show the effect of stabilizer concentration, three formulations show the effect of stirring speed and two formulations prepare to show the effect of the addition of co-stabilizer such as sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and tween 80. All these formulation are evaluated for their particle size and entrapment efficiency. The selected one was evaluated for zeta potential, scanning electron microscope (SEM), saturation solubility, and in vitro drug release.Results: All the prepared formulations were in the nano size. The optimum concentration of the stabilizer was in the formulation when the drug: stabilizer ratio 1:1 and optimum stirring speed was 300 rpm. Dramatic effect on the particle size reduction was found by the addition of co-stabilizer (SLS) in formulation F3 that has P. S 157±0.0 nm. The selected formula F3 showed an enhanced dissolution profile compared to the pure drug at all-time intervals.Conclusion: The results show that the formulation that contain drug: PVP-K30: SLS in ratio 1:0.75:0.25 is the best one and can be utilized to formulate azilsartan medoxomil nanosuspension.
A SINGLE CASE REPORT ON HYPONATREMIA SEIZURE INDUCED BY ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS
Authors: Shareef J. , Joseph J. , K. Adithi
Published: October 2017

Donepezil and memantine are the acetylcholinesterase inhibitors most commonly used in clinical practice for the management of mild-moderate dementia in Alzheimer’s disease. Electrolyte abnormalities associated with the drugs are commonly encountered in daily clinical practice and often can lead to seizures. Hyponatremia is an uncommon adverse effects of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Here we present a case on hyponatremia seizure due to the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) caused by the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor donepezil and memantine as other likely causes were ruled out by appropriate investigations. The causality assessment needed to be done according to Naranjo algorithm was found to be ‘probable’ and the level of severity according to the Hartwig scale was ‘Level 5’.
Soundscape research put into practice: The exploration of soundwalks in the city of Bern
Authors: Sweers Britta
Published: October 2017

This article discusses the possibilities and broader communal impact of
applied ethnomusicological work related to soundscape research in a
university-based context. Focusing on a seminar in which the findings of
urban soundscape research in the city of Bern (Switzerland) were transformed
into six different sound tours, the article analyses the different
strategies and layers of impact within the broader community.
Two-stage surgery for a large ventricular septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus associated with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension in an adult patient
Authors: Djukic Milan , Djordjevic Stefan , Ilic Slobodan , Stefanovic Igor , Kalimanovska-Ostric Dimitra
Published: October 2017

Introduction. Adult patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) associated with congenital left-to-right shunting are often considered inoperable. Case outline. A 26-year-old man presented with effort intolerance and palpitations. The diagnosis of PAH in the presence of a large perimembranous ventricular septal defect (VSD) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) was established. The patient was managed with a two-stage surgical approach involving an initial ligation of PDA, followed by VSD closure using unidirectional valved patch. Treatment decisions were based on the results of both invasive and non-invasive investigations. At follow-up, the patient was asymptomatic with pulmonary arterial pressure and vascular resistance returning to normal levels. Conclusion. There is a possibility for an adult patient to have a congenital heart disease associated with marked pulmonary overcirculation that is still amenable to surgical repair. This implies that there is an individual response to a long-standing left-to-right shunt, and that the therapy should be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Triple IgE-positivity to hornet, wasp and bee venom in the patient with anaphylaxis: Diagnostic and therapeutic approach
Authors: Jovanovic Dragana , Peric-Popadic Aleksandra , Andrejevic Sladjana , Jovanovic Igor , Bonaci-Nikolic Branka
Published: October 2017

Introduction. Triple-positivity (TP) or double-positivity (DP) for serum-specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) antibodies against hornet venom (HV), wasp venom (WV) and/or honeybee venom (BV) causes significant problem in a selection of appropriate venom immunotherapy. However, DP/TP can be caused by cross-reactions resulting either from partial sequence identity of protein allergens in the venoms, or may be related to cross-reacting carbohydrate determinants (CCDs). Case report. A 60-year-old man was stung by a wasp and two days later by hornet. In both cases, within 15 minutes he developed hypotension and generalized urticaria and he was successfully treated with epinephrine, corticosteroids and fluids. After eight weeks, the examination revealed the negative skin prick test for all three venoms, but the sIgE-determination (ELISA, Biopharm) showed triple sensitization to native BV (0.55 IU/mL), WV (3.35 IU/mL) and HV (0.37 IU/mL). He was receiving the venom immunotherapy with venom mixtures for one year. In order to distinguish true multiple sensitization from cross-reactivity, the molecular-allergy testing by ImmunCAP with the CCD-free recombinant major allergens was performed. A high sensitization to Antigen 5-rVes v5 of WV (31.4 kU/L) was demonstrated while sIgE to phospholipase A2-rApi m1 of BV (0.15 kU/L) was negative; sIgE to CCDMUXF3- bromelain (0.75 kU/L) explained the sIgE-positivity for native BV. After these findings, a venom immunotherapy only with WV was initiated. Conclusion. In our patient, triple-IgE-positivity to native venoms detected by the ELISA was caused by cross-reactivity to CCDs. We recommend the molecular-allergy testing with the nonglycosylated recombinant allergens before starting the venom immunotherapy in patients with multiple-sIgE-positivity to native Hymenoptera venoms.
Serum C-reactive protein and nutritional parameters in hemodialysis patients
Authors: Dragovic Tamara , Mijuskovic Mirjana , Terzic Brankica , Ristic-Medic Danijela , Hajdukovic Zoran , Radjen Slavica
Published: October 2017

Background/Aim. Inflammation is the most important factor in the genesis of vascular complication in the endstage renal disease. The serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level is a sensitive marker of systemic inflammation as well as a predisposing factor for cardiovascular and all cause mortality in patients on hemodialysis. Albumin is the negative acute phase protein and its synthesis declines during the inflammation. The patients undergoing hemodialysis have a high prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition, due to reduced protein synthesis and increased degradation. The low serum albumin levels in these patients originate from the complex setting of conditions with systemic inflammatory response as a major cause, malnutrition and overhydratation. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of elevated CRP levels in the dialysis patients and to analyse its correlation with serum albumin levels and other parameters of nutritional status. Methods. The study included 49 patients on maintenance hemodialysis at the Department of Hemodialysis, Clinic of Nephrology, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia. In order to analyse the parameters, the blood samples were taken during the arteriovenous fistula (AVF) puncture and before the second weekly dialyse. The following parameters were determined: serum levels of urea and creatinine before and after the dialysis procedure, CRP, hemoglobin, fasting glycemia, total cholesterol, triglycerides, albumins, iron, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting insulinemia and C-peptide only before the dialysis. Results. Out of 49 patients on maintenance hemodialysis, 37 (75.5%) were males and 12 (24.5%) females with the average age of 56.04 ? 13.93 years. The average duration of the dialysis treatment was 7.37 ? 5 years. The high serum CRP levels (more than 3 mg/L) was found in 65.3% of patients. Singificantly more diabetic patients were observed in the group with the higher CRP levels (n = 12) compared to the group with the normal CRP levels (n = 3) (p ? 0.05). A significant positive correlation was found between the CRP value and urea values after the dialysis procedure. We found negative correlation between the CRP values and serum albumin, HbA1c, total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, with no statistical significance. Conclusion. Our study observed a high rate of inflammation in the dialysis patients presenting as high frequency of the elevated CRP levels in the examined group. Negative correlation between CRP levels and serum albumin as well as with some other parameters of nutritional status, suggests that chronic inflammation may be the missing link that actually connect protein energy malnutrition with high morbiditiy and mortality rate in these patients.
Whole brain irradiation with simultaneous integrated boost in treatment of oligometastatic brain disease
Authors: Kolarevic Goran , Jaros Drazan , Cazic Dejan , Djokanovic Dejan
Published: October 2017

Background/Aim. Brain metastases occur in 20%?30% of all patients with systemic cancer. We aimed at investigating whether patients with oligometastatic brain disease treated with whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) and simultaneous integrated boost of brain metastases (SIBmets) improved overall survival (clinical outcomes) compared with patients from the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) 9508 database, treated with WBRT and sequential stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) boost. Methods. WBRT with SIBmets, using the RapidArc (RA) (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA) volumetric modulated arc technique (VMAT), was delivered to 15 patients with computed tomography/ magnetic resonance imaging (CT/MRI) findings of 1?3 brain metastases with a diameter less than 40 mm for the largest lesion. Radiotherapy (RT) plans consisted of WBRT, with a prescribed dose of 20 Gy in 5 fractions, with SIBmets which was also 20 Gy (gray units) in 5 fractions. Results. A group of 15 patients included 8 males and 7 females with the mean age of 56.3 years. Three patients were in the RTOG Recursive Partitioning Analysis (RPA) Class I and other 12 patients in RPA Class II. Four patients had one metastasis and 11 patients had two metastases. Calculated mean survival time (MST) was 7.49 ? 4.36 months with no statistically significant difference compared to RTOG 9508 results (MST = 6.5 months) (p = 0.197). The local control rate for 7 patients after three months was 85.7%. Conclusion. WBRT with SIBmets and WBRT + SRS are clinically equivalent treatment options for the patients with oligometastatic brain disease. In comparison to the WBRT + SRS, the treatment by WBRT + SIBmets technique reduces the treatment time and improves the patient?s treatment comfort.
How to identify risk for cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome after carotid revascularization procedures
Authors: Radak Djordje , Sevkovic Milorad , Babic Srdjan
Published: October 2017

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Low Incidence of End-Stage Renal Disease in Childhood-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Followed for Up to 42 Years
Authors: Gagnum Vibeke , Saeed Maryam , Stene Lars C. , Leivestad Torbjørn , Joner Geir , Skrivarhaug Torild
Published: October 2017

OBJECTIVE

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is one of the most severe complications in type 1 diabetes. We aimed to estimate the cumulative incidence of ESRD in individuals with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes followed for up to 42 years.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Data were based on the nationwide, population-based Norwegian Childhood Diabetes Registry and included case patients with new-onset type 1 diabetes (age <15 years) who had received a diagnosis during the periods 1973–1982 and 1989–2012. Follow-up took place until the development of ESRD, death, emigration, or 30 November 2015. We estimated the cumulative incidence of ESRD by linking to the Norwegian Renal Registry.

RESULTS

Among the 7,871 patients, representing 147,714 person-years of follow-up, ESRD developed in 103 individuals (1.3%). The mean time from the diagnosis of diabetes to the development of ESRD was 25.9 years (range 12.7–39.1). The cumulative incidence of ESRD was 0.7% (95% CI 0.4–1.0) at 20 years’ diabetes duration, 2.9% (2.3–3.7) at 30 years’ duration, and 5.3% (4.3–6.5) at 40 years’ duration. The risk of the development of ESRD was lower in women than in men (hazard ratio [HR] 0.61; 95% CI 0.41–0.91) and higher in individuals in whom diabetes had been diagnosed at 10–14 years of age compared with those in whom it was diagnosed before 10 years of age (HR 1.29; 1.06–1.56). We did not identify any significant difference in the risk of the development of ESRD between those in whom diabetes was diagnosed in 1973–1982 and in 1989–2012 (HR 0.80; 0.45–1.45).

CONCLUSIONS

We report a very low incidence of ESRD among patients with childhood-onset diabetes in Norway. The risk was lower in women compared with men and in individuals in whom diabetes was diagnosed at a younger age.
TCF7L2 Genetic Variants Contribute to Phenotypic Heterogeneity of Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Redondo Maria J. , Geyer Susan , Steck Andrea K. , Sosenko Jay , Anderson Mark , Antinozzi Peter , Michels Aaron , Wentworth John , Xu Ping , Pugliese Alberto ,   the Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Study Group
Published: October 2017

OBJECTIVE

The phenotypic diversity of type 1 diabetes suggests heterogeneous etiopathogenesis. We investigated the relationship of type 2 diabetes–associated transcription factor 7 like 2 (TCF7L2) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with immunologic and metabolic characteristics at type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We studied TrialNet participants with newly diagnosed autoimmune type 1 diabetes with available TCF7L2 rs4506565 and rs7901695 SNP data (n = 810; median age 13.6 years; range 3.3–58.6). We modeled the influence of carrying a TCF7L2 variant (i.e., having 1 or 2 minor alleles) on the number of islet autoantibodies and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)–stimulated C-peptide and glucose measures at diabetes diagnosis. All analyses were adjusted for known confounders.

RESULTS

The rs4506565 variant was a significant independent factor of expressing a single autoantibody, instead of multiple autoantibodies, at diagnosis (odds ratio [OR] 1.66 [95% CI 1.07, 2.57], P = 0.024). Interaction analysis demonstrated that this association was only significant in participants ≥12 years old (n = 504; OR 2.12 [1.29, 3.47], P = 0.003) but not younger ones (n = 306, P = 0.73). The rs4506565 variant was independently associated with higher C-peptide area under the curve (AUC) (P = 0.008) and lower mean glucose AUC (P = 0.0127). The results were similar for the rs7901695 SNP.

CONCLUSIONS

In this cohort of individuals with new-onset type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes–linked TCF7L2 variants were associated with single autoantibody (among those ≥12 years old), higher C-peptide AUC, and lower glucose AUC levels during an OGTT. Thus, carriers of the TCF7L2 variant had a milder immunologic and metabolic phenotype at type 1 diabetes diagnosis, which could be partly driven by type 2 diabetes–like pathogenic mechanisms.
Manajemen Perkuliahan Jurusan Pendidikan Ekonomi
Authors: Tripalupi Lulup Endah , Meitrina Made Ary
Published: October 2017

Keberhasilan suatu perguruan tinggi dalam menyelenggarakan kegiatan perkuliahan memerlukan manajemen/pengelolaan yangbaik .Manajemen/pengelolaanakan sarana dan prasarana pendukung perkuliahan yang memadai bertujuan agar program-program perkuliahan yang sudah direncanakan dapat berjalan dengan lancar, teratur, tertib dan efisien. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa manajemen perkuliahan di Jurusan Pendidikan Ekonomi telah tertata  dengan baik hal ini dapat ditunjukkan dengan adanya kesesuaian antara  harapandan yang dirasakan mahasiswa terhadap pelayanan perkuliahan pada masing-masing dimensi  kualitas pelayanan.Staf dosen dan staf administrasi telah menjalankan fungsi dan tugasnya dengan baik sudah sesuai dengan harapan mahasiswa Namun pada hal-hal tertentu seperti, kenyamanan ruang kuliah, kejelasan peraturan jurusan  yang masih perlu ditingkatkan
Tax Evasion Dalam Persepsi Etis Dan Demografi Wajib Pajak
Authors: Maha  Putra I Nyoman Kusuma Adnyana , Anggraini Ni Putu Nita , Rustiarini Ni Wayan , Sudiartana I Made
Published: October 2017

Tax evasion merupakan fenomena sosial yang menjadi masalah penting bagi negara berkembang.Tax evasion adalah manipulasi ilegal atas penghasilan yang dilakukan wajib pajak untuk memperkecil jumlah pajak yang terutang. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor demografis wajib pajak yang terdiri atas variabel pekerjaan, jenis kelamin, usia, pendidikan, pengalaman dan penghasilan wajib pajak yang dapat mempengaruhi persepsi etis wajib pajak atas tindakan penggelapan pajak. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada lima kantor pelayanan pajak yang tersebar di Provinsi Bali dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 377 orang yang merupakan wajib pajak orang pribadi dan wajib pajak badan yang terdaftar di DJP Bali. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian ini berhasil membuktikan bahwa dari keenam karakteristik demografi yang dimiliki oleh wajib pajak, variabel usia dan pendidikan berpengaruh negatif terhadap persepsi etis wajib pajak atas tindakan penggelapan pajak, sedangkan pengaruh positif ditunjukkan oleh variabel penghasilan.
Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Pengelolaan Kredit dan Perpajakan BUMDes di Kecamatan Kubutambahan
Authors: Putra Yasa I Nyoman , Wahyuni Made Arie , Yulianita Dewi Ni Wayan , Kurniawan Putu Sukma
Published: October 2017

Pemerintah Desa dalam rangka meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat desa, mendayagunakan segala potensi ekonomi, kelembagaan perekonomian, serta potensi sumber daya alam dan sumber daya manusia desa membentuk BUMDes. Badan Usaha Milik Desa yang ada di Kecamatan Kubutambahan sebagian besar bergerak dibidang simpan pinjam dengan harapan bisa membangkitkan perekonomian masyarakat desa. Namun dalam perkembangannya, keberadaan unit simpan pinjam BUMDes yang ada di Kecamatan Kubutambahan sering kali mengalami masalah kredit macet. Selain permasalahan kredit macet para pengelola BUMDes yang ada di Kecamatan Kubutambahan juga memiliki permasalah yang berkaitan dengan keterbatasan pengetahuan tentang kewajiban perpajakan BUMDes. Berdasarkan permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh para pengelola BUMDes yang ada di Kecamatan Kubutambahan maka solusi yang diberikan melalui kegiatan Pengabdian Pada masyarakat ini adalah memberikan pelatihan tentang standar operasional prosedur (SOP) pengelolaan kredit dan sosialisasi kewajiban perpajakan BUMDes. Pada akhir kegiatan Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan para pengelola BUMDes yang ada di Kecamatan Kubutambahan terkait dengan pengetahuan tentang SOP pengelolaan kredit dan kewajiban perpajakan BUMDes.
Pelatihan Kewirausahaan Implementasi Sistem Akuntansi dalam Rangka Meningkatkan Kualitas Laporan Keuangan UMKM
Authors: Diatmika I Putu Gede , Yuniarta Gede Adi , Yudantara I Gede Agus Pertama
Published: October 2017

Usaha Mikro, kecil dan menengah (UMKM)  mempunyai kedudukan dan fungsi yang penting yang secara bersama-sama dengan badan usaha milik negara  atau swasta melakukan berbagai usaha demi tercapainya kesejahteraan bagi masyarakat. Fungsi UMKM yaitu mempersatukan, mengarahkan dan mengembangkan daya kreasi, daya cipta, serta daya usaha rakyat, terutama mereka yang serba terbatas kemampuan ekonominya agar mereka dapat turut serta dalam kegiatan perekonomian. Informasi akuntansi dipergunakan untuk menilai aktivitas manajemen dalam mengelola asset yang dipercayakan kepadanya (fungsi stewardship) serta dipergunakan pula sebagai alat pengambilan keputusan oleh pihak-pihak yang mempergunakannya. UMKM mengalami kendala dalam pemahaman penerapan akuntansi dalam operasional usahanya, upaya yang mereka lakukan adalah dengan meningkatkan kemampuan tenaga akuntansi mereka melalui pelatihan-pelatihan yang dilakukan secara insidental baik yang dilakukan oleh instansi terkait maupun melalui kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh perguruan tinggi. Namun upaya yang mereka lakukan belum menghasilkan hasil yang opimal, ditambah lagi dengan tingkat mutasi pegawai yang cukup tinggi, dimana pegawai yang sudah dilatih terkadang berpindah tempat kerja. Permasalahan ini menjadi masalah laten dan terjadi berulang-ulang sehingga sangat mengganggu operasional UMKM sehari-hari. Untuk dapat mencapai tujuan kegiatan maka metode yang dilakukan adalah berupa pendampingan kepada 20 UMKM. Pendampingan ini dilakukan dengan cara memberikan perangkat simulasi akuntansi berbasis multimedia kepada UMKM kemudian diberikan penjelasan cara penggunanya. Kegiatan pendampingan ini diawali kegiatan pembekalan  penggunaan perangkat. Setelah itu dilakukan monitoring pemanfaatan perangkat simulasi tersebut. Kegiatan akhir yang dilakukan adalah evaluasi terhadap kebermanfaatan perangkat  terhadap peningkatan kemampuan UMKM dalam menyusun laporan keuangan.
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Pengelolaan Dan Penerbitan Jurnal Ilmiah Jurusan Akuntansi Program S1
Authors: Aristia Prayudi Made , Vijaya Diota Prameswari , Ekawati Luh Putu
Published: October 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan suatu sistem informasi manajemen pengelolaan dan penerbitan Jurnal Ilmiah Akuntansi (JIA) Jurusan Akuntansi Program S1 yang efektif dalam rangka pencapaian status terakreditasi nasional. Data dikumpulkan melalui pengamatan langsung dan wawancara yang ditujukan kepada peneliti, editor dan mitra bebestari pada Jurnal Ilmiah Akuntansi (JIA) Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha dan pada organisasi Aliansi Pengelola Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis Indonesia (ALJEBI). Data yang diperoleh selanjutnya dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk selanjutnya menjadi dasar pengembangan sistem yang dimaksud. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa  Abstrak ditulis dalam Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris menggunakan huruf Bookman Old Style ukuran 10pt, spasi 1 dan dengan panjang teks maksimal 200 kata. Abstrak versi Bahasa Indonesia ditulis menggunakan Bahasa Indonesia baku dengan ejaan yang disempurnakan. Penulisan singkatan dan rumus matematika di dalam abstrak perlu dihindari. Dalam format satu paragraf, Abstrak memaparkan secara ringkas tentang masalah atau topik penelitian, tujuan penelitian, metode penelitian, hasil penelitian dan implikasi penelitian.
Pengaruh Lokasi dan Fasilitas Terhadap Kepuasan Pengguna Jasa Bongkar Muat Petikemas Pada PT Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero) Cabang Merauke
Authors: Kana Tarsisius
Published: October 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sebarapa besar pengaruh lokasi dan fasilitas terhadap kepuasan pengguna jasa. Lokasi memiliki indikator : akses, visibilitas, lalulintas dan fasilitas memiliki indikator : sifat dan tujuan organisasi, ketersediaan tanah dan kebutuhan ruang dan tempat, fleksibilitas, faktor estetis, masyarakat dan lingkungan sekitar, biaya konstruksi dan operasi sedangkan kepuasan pengguna jasa memiliki indikator : kepuasan pelanggan, dimensi kepuasan pelanggan, konfirmasi harapan, minat pembelian ulang, kesediaan untuk merekomendasikan, ketidakpuasan pelanggan. Metode yang digunakan  dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif dengan dengan menggunakan teknik pengolahan datan deskritif, teknik pengumpuluan data dengan wawancara, kuesioner dan studi kepustakaan. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan sampling incidental. Pengukuran menggunakan Skala Likert dan diolah menggunakan program hitung SPSS versi 23 untuk menghitung uji validitas dan uji releabilitas, menghitung uji hipotesis yaitu uji t, uji f dan koefisien determinasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan variabel lokasi dan fasilitas secara bersama-sama mempunyai pengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan pengguna jasa pada PT Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero) Cabang Merauke. Hal ini dapat dibuktikan dari hasil F hitung 39.984 > 3.11 dengan tingkat signifikasi 0.000 ≤ 0,05, maka Ho ditolak Ha diterima. dapat disimpulkan terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara lokasi dan fasilitas terhadap kepuasan pengguna jasa bongkar muat petikemas pada PT Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero) Cabang Merauke.
Model Tata Kelola Jurusan/PS Berbasis Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia (KKNI)
Authors: Yulianthini Ni Nyoman , Suci Ni Made
Published: October 2017

Tujuan penelitian ini mengembangkan model tata kelola jurusan/PSberbasis KKNI. Penelitian dilakukan pada jurusan/PS manajemen, fakultas ekonomi Undiksha. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan wawancara, dokumentasi, kuesioner dan diskusi kelompok fokus terhadap pengelola jurusan/PS, pimpinan sdekanat, mahasiswa manajemen dan stake holders yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: 1) Jurusan/PS manajemen memilik kekuatan pada keilmuan manajemen SDM, keuangan dan pemasaran, softskill mahasiswa bidang akademis dan non akademis, pengelolaan dan dukungan keuangan serta kerjasama dengan asosiasi, instansi dan industri sedangkan kelemahannya nilai akreditasi jurusan/PSan B, kurangnya kerjasama baik nasional maupun internasional, porsi sumber  pendanan dari mahasiswa, dan karya dosen masih. Aspek peluangprogram studi dengan semakin bertumbuhan industri dan perbankan,  ketersediaan dana hibah penelitian, pengabdian, publikasi ilmiah, UU guru dan dosen, UU pendidikan Nasional, KKNI, Standar Nasional Pendidikan, dan kebijakan masyarakat ekonomi ASEAN sedangkan aspek ancaman: persaingan antar program studi manajemen, kualsifikasi dosen dan tuntutan pengguna lulusan.2)Pengembangan kurikulum jurusan/PSberbasis KKNI mensyaratkan: penyusunan deskripsi capaian pembelajarannya, kurikulum, pelaksanaan, dan pengevaluasian pelaksanaannya serta sistem penjaminan mutu internal 3)Tata kelola jurusan/PSberbasis KKNI menyangkut: organisasi, kepemimpinan, dan pengelolaan SDM, keuangan, sarana dan prasarana,kerjasama dan keberlanjutan program kegiatan dan jurusan/PS manajemen
Control biológico de Rhicephalus (Boophilus) microplus con hongos entomopatógenos / Biological Control of Rhicephalus (Boophilus) microplus with Entomopathogenic Fungi
Authors: Bautista Gálvez Arely , Pimentel Segura Rafael , Gómez-Vázquez Armando
Published: October 2017

En México el problema principal de la ganadería bovina, en lo particular en el trópico, es controlar las garrapatas Rhicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, ya que el uso inadecuado de los tratamientos químicos ha creado resistencia en esos parásitos. El control biológico en garrapatas es un concepto nuevo y ha sido una medida efectiva, que ha permitido mantener estas dentro de parámetros económicos y zoosanitarios aceptables. Una de las posibilidades reales en este campo para controlar garrapatas Rhicephalus (Boophilus) microplus de importancia pecuaria es el uso de hongos entomopatógenos como el Metharrizium anisopliae y Beauveria bassiana. La finalidad del presente estudio fue observar la capacidad patógena de dos cepas de Metarhizium anisopliae a dosis de 1X108 conidias/ml y 1.3X1012 conidias/ml, y de una cepa de Beauveria bassiana a una dosis de 1.3X1012 conidias/ml en unidades de producción en bovinos de doble propósito, en los municipios de Emiliano Zapata Tabasco y la Cuenca Lechera de Catazajá, Chiapas, México; directamente en campo. Se presentó una respuesta binomial negativa de mayor porcentaje de patogenicidad en las dosis de 1.3X1012 conidias/ml de Beauveria bassiana con 76.66% a los 37.3 días de haber sido inoculada la garrapata, en contraste con las dos cepas de Metarhizium anisopliae, que mostraron una patogenicidad de 47.71% a los 10 días con la dosis 1X108 conidias/ml y de 37.75% a los 44.5 días con la dosis 1.3X1012 conidias/ml. Se presentó interacción entre tratamiento y tiempo. Por tanto, se concluye que el uso de los hongos entomopatógenos son una alternativa para el control de garrapatas adultas en el sureste de México.
Hauras, korjaava ja parantumaton queer
Authors: Rossi Leena-Maija
Published: October 2017

Artikkeli tarkastelee queeria ajallisena ilmiönä ja kysyy mitä queer-ajattelu ja aktivismi ovat yhteiskunnallisesti ja kulttuurisesti ”parantaneet” tai korjanneet. Läpikäydyt esimerkit paikantuvat yhdysvaltalaiseen ja suomalaiseen lähihistoriaan sekä muutoksiin sukupuoli- ja seksuaalivähemmistöjen asemassa. Kirjoittaja kysyy miten reilu neljännesvuosisata, jonka voi sanoa pitäneen sisällään normaaliutta queeriyttäneitä aikoja, on vaikuttanut esimerkiksi kulttuurisiin representaatioihin ja joihinkin oikeuksiin mainituissa konteksteissa. Entä onko queer-keskustelussa itsessään näiden aikojen jälkeen korjaamisen varaa? Teoreettisesti artikkeli keskustelee erityisesti Eve Kosofsky Sedgwickin ja Sara Ahmedin ajattelun kanssa. Sedgwick näyttäytyy tekstissä yhtäältä queerin ajallisuuden, toisaalta reparatiivisuuden tai korjaavuuden teoreetikkona, Ahmed puolestaan pervon affektiivisuuden ja queerin potentiaalin haurauden ajattelijana. Kirjoittaja kyseenalaistaa myös queerin ulossulkevuuden ja ”oikeanlaisten” queer-subjektien ja objektien määrittymisen sekä homo–hetero-vastakkainasettelun hedelmällisyyden queerin ajattelun ja toiminnan lähtökohtana. Ylpeyden, häpeän takaisinottamisen ja enemmistöltä saadun tunnustuksen jälkeen artikkeli perää queerin tai pervouden parantumattomuutta ja parantumatonta määrittelemättömyyttä.
Kananlento vapauteen
Authors: Ääri Helinä
Published: October 2017

Artikkelissa tarkastelen kahta kaunokirjallista kuvausta teolliseen eläintuotantoon pakotettujen kanojen vapauttamisesta ja vapautumisesta. Kohdeteksteinäni ovat Seita Parkkolan ja Niina Revon nuortenromaani Lupaus (2007), jossa vapautuu broilerikanoja, ja Matti Nikkolan kokoelmassa Lehmän uni (1991) ilmestynyt runo ”Avaan häkit”, jossa vapautuu häkkikanalassa eläneitä munija-kanoja. Analysoin kumpaakin tekstiä keskittyen vapautuviin kanahahmoihin. Kysyn, miten Lupaus ja ”Avaan häkit” kuvaavat vapautuvien hahmojen toimijuutta suhteessa vapauttajahahmojen toimijuuteen. Kun teksteissä vapautetaan kanoja, ketkä oikeastaan vapautuvat? Millaisena tekstit näyttävät kanojen tuotanto-oloissa harjoittaman vastarinnan? Tärkeimpänä teoreettisena taustanani on kriittisen eläintutkimuksen piirissä tehty queer-tutkimus, jossa queeria sovelletaan lajinormien kyseenalaistamiseen ja spesistisen ideologian vastustamiseen. Lisäksi hyödynnän ekokriittistä, eläineettistä ja ekofeminististä tutkimusta.
KETENTUAN HUKUM TENTANG USIA CALON PESERTA DIDIK PENDIDIKAN DASAR BERDASARKAN SISTEM PENDIDIKAN NASIONAL DI INDONESIA (STUDI KASUS DI DAERAH KOTA DENPASAR)
Authors: Devi Salain Made Suksma Prijandhini
Published: October 2017

Pendidikan dasar merupakan jenjang pendidikan awal yang diwajibkan di Indonesia berdasarkan sistem pendidikan nasional. Sistem pendidikan nasional mensyaratkan setiap warga Negara yang berusia 7 (tujuh) tahun sampai dengan 15 (lima belas) tahun wajib mengikuti pendidikan dasar. Pernyataan inilah yang membuat kerancuan dalam menetapkan batasan usia calon peserta didik pendidikan dasar di Indonesia. Sebagai contoh, di Daerah Kota Denpasar  antara Sekolah Dasar (SD) Negeri dan Swasta menetapkan persyaratan yang berbeda mengenai batasan usia penerimaan calon peserta didiknya. SD-SD Negeri mensyaratkan calon peserta didiknya minimum berusia 7 (tahun) sedangkan SD-SD Swasta lebih fleksibel menetapkan batasan usia calon peserta didiknya. Pernyataan rentang usia wajib belajar pendidikan dasar pada Undang-Undang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional berbeda dengan peraturan perundangan di bidang pendidikan lainnya. Berdasarkan keadaan tersebut, terdapat permasalahan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu: Bagaimanakah ketentuan hukum mengenai usia calon peserta didik pendidikan dasar di Indonesia dan Bagaimanakah implementasinya pada Sekolah Dasar di Daerah Kota Denpasar. Penelitian ini berjenis normatif dengan didukung beberapa data primer. Bahan-bahan hukum dan data primer yang di dapat di lapangan akan dianalisis secara sistematis sehingga dapat menjawab 2 (dua) permasalahan dalam penelitian ini.Primary education is a first level education in Indonesia which has mandatory characteristic based on national education system. National education system is presupposing every citizens that 7 (seven) years old until 15 (fifteen) years old are obligatory to enroll the primary education. This statement is making confusion in determining the age limit for the students in Indonesia primary education. For example, public and private elementary schools in Denpasar determining different requirements of age limit for their students. Public elementary schools are presupposing their candidate students for minimum 7 (seven) years old whereas private elementary schools are more flexible in specifying requirements for their candidate students. The statement of age range of the compulsory education in the national education system act is different with the other education regulations. Based on those situations, there are problems in this research: How is the regulation of the age for the candidate students in Indonesia primary education and How about the implementation in the elementary schools that are situated in Denpasar. This research is normative which supported by some primary data. The legal materials and primary data that collected from the field are analyzed in systematically in order to answer 2 (two) problems in this research.
EMPAT SRIKANDI KULINER BALI: PERAN PEREMPUAN DALAM PEMBANGUNAN PARIWISATA BERKELANJUTAN1
Authors: Darma Putra I Nyoman
Published: October 2017

This article discusses the role of women in supporting sustainable tourism development in Bali by promoting Balinese cuisine to the tourism world. To date, studies on the role of Balinese women in the tourism industry have looked mainly at women as ordinary workers or professionals. In fact, Balinese women operate as culinary entrepreneurs who have not only been successful in introducing Balinese cuisine to the world of tourism but have opened up job opportunities for men and women alike. The data presented in this article was collected through observation of four leading Balinese women who run successful local culinary outlets or restaurants offering local dishes, and is complemented by interviews and other published sources relating to their business activities. The four pioneering women surveyed are Men Tempeh of Gilimanuk (West Bali) serving chicken betutu, the suckling pig restaurant manager Ibu Oka in Ubud, the owner of Made’s Warung Ni Made Masih, and the catering company owner Ibu Warti Buleleng, based in Denpasar. This article concludes that these four Balinese culinary heroines or srikandi have successfully managed to preserve and promote Balinese dishes to the world of tourism while contributing to the sustainable development of Balinese tourism by providing opportunities for tourists to experience local cuisine.
ANALISIS DAN PENGEMBANGAN SITUS RESMI PARIWISATA INDONESIA DAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENDUKUNGNYA
Authors: Handijaya Dewantara Made
Published: October 2017

There is a gap between the growth of internet utilization for tourism industry in Indonesia and unfortunate situation where showed from the rank of Indonesia in tourism and travel competitiveness index. In order to solve this problem, this research was conducted with three objectives as follows: to know the characteristics (strength and weakness) of current Indonesia tourism official website by a comparison with other official tourism website; to analyze the visitor’s opinions about the current Indonesian tourism official website; and to develop the new content of Indonesia tourism official website including its information system. By using a qualitative descriptive analysis, it is found that the Indonesia official tourism website still has several weaknesses particularly on its content including languages variances, visa information, currency conversion, and direction or transportation, and also has several strengths particularly to display the diversity about Indonesia, through excellent photo gallery.
Making a Tourism Icon: The valorization of Siti Nurbaya Bridge in West Sumatera
Authors: Endriani Deni
Published: October 2017

This article discusses about Siti Nurbaya Bridge in Padang, West Sumatera, which is considered to have potency to be expandedinto a tourism icon.By being an attractive tourism object, this awesome place could give some benefits for local people as well as the government. This article is focused on the bridge and the visitors, the weaknesses and strenghts of the attraction, and how the weaknesses can be reduced to create a more attractive, enjoyable, and beneficial tourism object in Padang. The data was collected trough observations, interviews, and literary studies. It is found that there are two options offered in order to develop and valorize the tourism value of the bridge. They are creating a culinary night market and holding a traditional art performance called Randai.