bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Alkoholio vartojimo įpročiai, aplinka ir pasekmės Lietuvoje
Authors: Karpuškienė Vita , Rastenienė Aušrytė , Liepuonius Arvydas
Published: March 2019

[straipsnis ir santrauka lietuvių kalba; santrauka anglų kalba]

Perteklinis alkoholinių gėrimų vartojimas yra labai opi Lietuvos visuomenės problema. Pasaulio svei­katos organizacija ir Europos Sąjungos komisija pateikia duomenų, kurie kelia labai didelį susirūpinimą – Lietuva yra daugiausia alkoholio vartojanti šalis. Vyriausybė priėmė įstatymo pataisas, nuo 2018 m. ir 2020 m. apribojančias prekybos alkoholiu laiką, amžių ir reklamą. Šis reguliavimas liečia visus gyventojus, neatsižvelgiant į alkoholio vartojimo elgseną. Siekiant veiksmingos alkoholio vartojimo politikos, būtina ištirti alkoholio vartojimo įpročius, aplinką ir priežastis.

Šiame straipsnyje pristatomi 2016 m. gruodžio mėnesio Vilniaus universiteto Ekonomikos fakulteto mokslininkų ir Lietuvos verslo konfederacijos atstovų atlikto tyrimo rezultatai. Tyrimo tikslas – išsiaiškinti alkoholinių gėrimų vartotojų grupes ir jų alkoholio vartojimo elgseną. Pateikiamos įžvalgos apie tris alkoholio vartojimo aspektus: 1) alkoholio vartojimo kiekį ir dažnumą; 2) vartojimo įpročius ir aplinką bei 3) vartojimo priežastis. Atliktas tyri­mas – nuolatinės alkoholio vartojimo stebėsenos modeliui sukurti skirto tyrimo pirmo etapo rezultatas. Straipsnyje gautos išvados lyginamos su kitų institucijų naujausių tyrimų rezultatais. Tyrimas parodė, kad gyventojų apklausos yra tinkamas metodas gėrimo įpročiams ir aplinkai bei motyvams atskleisti, bet juo remiantis negalima adekvačiai vertinti suvartojamo alkoholio kiekio. Nagrinėjant gyventojų alkoholio vartojimo dažnumą, matomas didelis pasis­kirstymo netolygumas. Tyrimas atskleidė, kad pusė vartojančiųjų išgeria mažiau negu ketvirtadalį (23 proc.) viso alkoholio kiekio, o 10 proc. gausiausiai vartojančių alkoholį apklaustųjų išgeria daugiau negu trečdalį (37 proc.) viso alkoholio kiekio. Keturių išskirtų grupių vartojimo įpročiai ir aplinka skiriasi, tačiau daugiausia alkoholio išgeriama uždaroje namų aplinkoje su artimaisiais, draugais, giminėmis ir bendradarbiais, t. y. dominuoja buitinis alkoholio vartojimo būdas.
Bevaikystė Lietuvoje: tendencijos, normos ir regioninė diferenciacija
Authors: Gedvilaitė-Kordušienė Margarita , Tretjakova Vaida , Ubarevičienė Rūta
Published: March 2019

[straipsnis ir santrauka lietuvių kalba; santrauka anglų kalba]

Paskutiniais dešimtmečiais daugelyje Europos šalių didėja bevaikių moterų skaičius. Lietuvoje, skirtingai nuo kitų Europos šalių, bevaikių moterų skaičius išlieka žemas. Šio straipsnio tikslas – išanalizuoti moterų baigtinės bevaikystės tendencijas, atskleisti moterų, gimusių 1920–1969 m., socialines ir demografines charakteristikas bei bevaikystės teritorinės diferenciacijos ypatumus. Analizei yra naudojami Europos socialinio tyrimo (2008) ir Lietu­vos gyventojų surašymo (2011) duomenys. Analizės rezultatai parodė, kad nors ES šalių kontekste bevaikių moterų skaičius Lietuvoje vertinamas kaip nedidelis, tačiau paskutinių dešimtmečių duomenys rodo gana spartų bevaikių moterų dalies didėjimą. Kultūrinių nuostatų analizė atskleidė, kad Lietuvoje vyrauja gana prieštaringos nuostatos dėl bevaikystės. Socialinių ir demografinių charakteristikų analizė atskleidė, kad ryškiausi skirtumai tarp gimdžiusių ir niekada vaikų nesusilaukusių moterų yra pagal santuokinį statusą ir išsilavinimą. Erdvinė baigtinės bevaikystės analizė parodė, kad šis demografinis procesas Lietuvoje pasižymi gana didelė teritorine diferenciacija, kuri suinten­syvėjo nuo 1940–1949-ųjų kartos.
The constructions of everyday ethics in Lithuanian family social work practices
Authors: Motieciene Roberta , Laitinen Merja , Skaffari Pia
Published: March 2019

[full article and abstract in English]

The aim of this study was to shed light on family social work through analyzing the insights of Lithuanian social workers about the ethical questions that emerge during their daily practices. Social workers’ ethical consider­ations are analyzed in the framework of “doing ethics.” Ethics work also pays attention to the broader political and social contexts behind the processes that happen within families. Our qualitative research was carried out in three of the largest Lithuanian cities: Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 family social workers. The research findings showed that family social workers construct ethical questions through discursive themes, such as the dignity of the client and societal inequalities – especially poverty issues and social control and support. Ethical dilemmas arise in the settings where social workers do evaluations and make decisions, and where actions require professional knowledge.
Ilgalaikė senyvo amžiaus asmenų globa Lietuvoje: visuomenės nuostatos ir paslaugų teikėjų požiūriai
Authors: Matonytė Irmina , Kazlauskaitė Rūta , Poškutė Virginija
Published: March 2019

[straipsnis ir santrauka lietuvių kalba; santrauka anglų kalba]

Straipsnyje, remiantis gerovės kultūros prieiga ir viešųjų vertybių vadybos idėjomis, analizuojama ir įvertinama ilgalaikės senyvo amžiaus asmenų globos ir slaugos (IGS) problematika Lietuvoje. Pradžioje apžvelgiami Lietuvos mokslininkų darbai, susiję su socialine politika ir IGS, bei apibūdinama šios srities būklė šalyje. Visuomenės nuostatos ir paslaugų teikėjų požiūriai į atsakomybę už rūpinimąsi senyvo amžiaus asmenimis bei į socialinių paslaugų plėtros poreikį IGS srityje interpretuojami kaip kompleksinė reakcija į nepatenkinamą IGS situaciją. Straipsnis baigiamas rekomendacijomis stiprinti viešųjų vertybių vadybos propaguojamus demokratinius svarstymus ir kitus instrumentus, kuriais būtų geriau atliepiama į visų suinteresuotų šalių vertybines nuostatas ir lūkesčius ir būtų geriau derinami jų interesai IGS srityje.
Social Media Influencer Marketing and Children’s Food Intake: A Randomized Trial
Authors: Coates Anna E. , Hardman Charlotte A. , Halford Jason C.G. , Christiansen Paul , Boyland Emma J.
Published: March 2019

OBJECTIVES:

To examine the impact of social media influencer marketing of foods (healthy and unhealthy) on children’s food intake.

METHODS:

In a between-subjects design, 176 children (9–11 years, mean 10.5 ± 0.7 years) were randomly assigned to view mock Instagram profiles of 2 popular YouTube video bloggers (influencers). Profiles featured images of the influencers with unhealthy snacks (participants: n = 58), healthy snacks (n = 59), or nonfood products (n = 59). Subsequently, participants’ ad libitum intake of unhealthy snacks, healthy snacks, and overall intake (combined intake of healthy and unhealthy snacks) were measured.

RESULTS:

Children who viewed influencers with unhealthy snacks had significantly increased overall intake (448.3 kilocalories [kcals]; P = .001), and significantly increased intake of unhealthy snacks specifically (388.8 kcals; P = .001), compared with children who viewed influencers with nonfood products (357.1 and 292.2 kcals, respectively). Viewing influencers with healthy snacks did not significantly affect intake.

CONCLUSIONS:

Popular social media influencer promotion of food affects children’s food intake. Influencer marketing of unhealthy foods increased children’s immediate food intake, whereas the equivalent marketing of healthy foods had no effect. Increasing the promotion of healthy foods on social media may not be an effective strategy to encourage healthy dietary behaviors in children. More research is needed to understand the impact of digital food marketing and inform appropriate policy action.
Analysis of factors associated with the incidence of members of locomotive crews
Authors: Zhidkova E. A. , Gutor E. M. , Kalinin M. R. , Naygovzina N. B. , Gurevich K. G.
Published: March 2019

Aim. To analyze factors that potentially influencing the incidence of members of locomotive crews.

Material and methods. The survey method was used to survey 10476 members of locomotive crews. Overall 9309 individuals were included in the analysis. The study was conducted on all railways of the Russian Federation (63 subjects of the Russian Federation). The questionnaire included: the passport part, the results of medical research (blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose levels), questions on workrelated risk factors, risk factors for chronic non-infectious diseases, questions reflecting the subjective opinion of member on the problem.

Results. The incidence of locomotive crews members is associated (p<0,05) with the place of work, the types of rolling stock and traffic. By type of traffic, the highest incidence was observed in the members of goods trains; by type of rolling stock, the lowest incidence was among engine drivers and their assistants. The number of cases of diseases with temporary disability over the past year has been associated with rank held. Persons who have experienced temporary disability, are characterized by: 1,2 times lower daily consumption of fruits and vegetables, 1,1 times higher value of BMI and waist circumference, and 1,03 higher blood cholesterol level.

Conclusion. The results show that preventive programs can be effective in reducing the incidence of locomotive crews members.
Clinical case of iatrogenic accelerated atherosclerosis as a cause of relapse of angina pectoris in a patient with ischemic heart disease in the first year after angioplasty and stenting of multi-vessels lesions coronary arteries
Authors: Molokhoev E. В. , Rudenko В. A. , Shanoyan A. S. , Drapkina O. M.
Published: March 2019

Assessment of the proportion of iatrogenic intima lesion of the coronary artery in the structure of recurrence of coronary syndrome after angioplasty and stenting is an insufficiently studied issue. Considering the continuously increasing number of percutaneous coronary intervention procedures, an increase in the degree of technical complexity (especially in multivessel coronary artery disease involving proximal segments in the atherosclerotic process), the study of this topic seems topical and practically meaningful. In clinical practice, aggressive methods of carrying out the endovascular procedure (deep intubation of the conductor catheter, the use of an extension of the conductor catheter, etc.) increasingly lead to the progression of atherosclerosis in the proximal segments of the coronary arteries, especially in the presence of their initial lesion.
Prevalence of electrocardiographic changes in Kemerovo region according to the data of the ESSE-RF study
Authors: Polikutina O. M. , Slepynina Yu. S. , Karetnikova V. N. , Mulerova T. A. , Indukaeva E. V. , Artamonova G. V.
Published: March 2019

Aim. To study the prevalence of ECG changes associated with gender and age according to the program ESSE-RF, Kemerovo.

Material and methods. The object of the study is a random sampling of male and female population aged 25-64, Kemerovo. The standard 12-leads ECG was captured in 1623 people. Coding was carried out according to the Minnesota code. The average age of the respondents was 49 years (37; 57), men, 47 years (36; 56), women, 50 years (38; 57), (p=0,004).

Results. The ECGs changes were recorded in 265 people (16,3%), in 124 men (17,8%) and 141 women (15,2%) (p=0,159). Heart rhythm disturbances were revealed in 108 people (6,7%), intraventricular conduction disturbances in 147 (9%). The most frequently recorded changes in the T wave (in 11,2% of the subjects), ST segment changes take the second place (in 5,1%), the pathological Q wave was registered less frequently (in 2,5%). In men, the ECG signs of LV hypertrophy, rhythm disturbances, the pathological Q wave were more often detected. In the group of the 50-64-year-olds, the pathological Q wave, changes in ST segment and T wave, rhythm and conduction disturbances were detected significantly more often as well as the greater prevalence of risk factors of ischemic heart disease.

Conclusion. Detection of ECG changes is an important stage in the formation of a risk group at the development and progression of the cardiovascular pathology.
The prognostic value of the NT-proBNP biomarkers and Fas ligand in assessing the risk of cardiotoxicity of anthracycline chemotherapy
Authors: Teplyakov A. T. , Shilov S. N. , Popova A. A. , Berezikova E. N. , Neupokoeva M. N. , Grakova E. V. , Kopeva K. V.
Published: March 2019

Aim. To study the mechanisms, features of clinical manifestations and predicting of cardiotoxicity resulting from anthracycline chemotherapy.

Material and methods. We examined 176 women with breast cancer who received anthracycline antibiotics as part of polychemotherapeutic (PCT) treatment. Patients were divided into 2 groups: with the development of cardiotoxic remodeling — group 1 (n=52) and with preserved heart function — group 2 (n=124). We conducted echocardiographic (EchoCG) tests before the start, during and after anthracycline chemotherapy. In the serum after the termination of PCT treatment, the concentrations of N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and soluble Fas ligand (sFas-L) were determined.

Results. Analysis of EchoCG parameters in patients after 12 months of PCT finish, showed a significant difference in the final systolic and end diastolic sizes, as well as a significant decrease in the left ventricular ejection fraction in group 1 compared with those before the start of treatment. A direct correlation was found between the end-systolic and end-diastolic volumes and inverse correlation between left ventricular ejection fraction and the resulting summary dose of doxorubicin. EchoCG changes in women of group 1 after the first course of PCT treatment were recorded in 49% of cases and 11% of cases — in group 2. The concentrations of sFas-L and NT-proBNP after PCT therapy finish in group 1 were significantly higher compared with group 2. Patients with significantly elevated NT-proBNP levels were had a high risk of heart disease developing during 12 months follow-up. A high concentration of NT-proBNP is a predictor of cardiovascular complications, which is more sensitive than EchoCG.

Conclusion. Fas-associated apoptosis plays an important role in the pathogenesis of anthracycline cardiotoxicity. NT-proBNP may be an important biomarker for cardiotoxicity development, which already effective when EchoCG or clinical signs is absent.
Factors and mechanisms of arterial hypertension development in patients with atherosclerosis of lower limb arteries
Authors: Evsikov E. M. , Vechorko V. I. , Teplova N. V. , Zhapueva M. H. , Artamonova N. G.
Published: March 2019

The article contains information about the frequency of development of arterial hypertension (AH), the features and causes of its development in patients with peripheral atherosclerosis. AH in patients with chronic atherosclerotic diseases of lower limb arteries and acute thrombotic occlusion complicates the course of this pathology. In most patients, the opinion that AH associated with atherosclerosis due to affection of renal arteries is generally accepted. Currently, an important practical question remains about the possible negative impact of intensive antihypertensive therapy with a significant reduction in blood pressure and aggravation of necrobiosis processes in the ischemic limb in a patient with acute arterial thrombosis.
Heterogeneity of obesity phenotypes in relation to cardiovascular risk
Authors: Druzhilov М. A. , Kuznetsova Т. Yu.
Published: March 2019

Obesity is associated with numerous metabolic disorders, the development and progression of a wide range of conditions and diseases, primarily cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. One of the widely discussed phenomena of the association of obesity with cardiovascular diseases, their complications and mortality is the phenomenon of “heterogeneity of obesity phenotypes in relation to cardiovascular risk”. Currently, two main phenotypes have been identified — metabolically healthy and metabolically unhealthy obesity. At the same time, not only the expediency of separation, but also the existence of this phenotype is widely discussed today. The article provides an overview of existing approaches to the verification of metabolic phenotypes of obesity and data relating to the epidemiology and the association of metabolically healthy obesity with the risk of cardiovascular diseases and death, and also discusses the factors that determine the features of the obesity phenotype.
Pathogenetic role of the autonomic nervous system in arterial hypotension cardiac remodeling in young women
Authors: Baev V. M. , Agafonova Т. Yu.
Published: March 2019

Aim. To study the features of cardiac remodeling on condition of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in young women with idiopathic arterial hypotension (IAH).

Material and methods. A comparative analysis of the echocardiography data in women with IAH aged 18-25 years with a predominance of sympathetic (n=150) and parasympathetic (n=60) parts of the ANS was performed. The level of systolic blood pressure ≤98 mm Hg worked as the criterion of IAH. The activity of the ANS was evaluated by the I. Kérdö index.

Results. It has been shown that women with IAH with sympathicotonia are characterized by a significant decrease in the structural parameters of the heart: the size of all chambers and the aortic ostium, contractile function decrease and a slower relaxation of the left ventricle (LV). Acceleration of intracardiac hemodynamics was observed: an increase in blood flow rates and pressure gradients on the mitral, tricuspid and pulmonary artery valves, an increase in the rates of early and late diastolic LV filling. Changes in early LV diastole are associated with an increase of pressure in the left atrium. We identified a restrictive type of diastolic dysfunction in women with parasympathicotonia.

Conclusion. Sympathicotonia and parasympathicotonia in young women with IAH are associated with different heart remodeling variants. Cardiac hypotrophy, decrease of contractile function and impaired LV relaxation during hypotension are associated with low sympathetic activity against the background of parasympathicotonia. The restrictive type of diastolic dysfunction during hypotension is associated with parasympathicotonia. Use of cholinolytics and anticholinesterase reactivators are the potential way of correction of ANS dysfunction, IAH regression and cardiac remodeling.
Evaluation of the optimal values of cholesterol of high density lipoproteins in a cohort of men aged 40-59 with myocardial infarction (according to 30-year monitoring of the status of life)
Authors: Belov V. V. , Menshchikov A. A.
Published: March 2019

Aim. To establish connection between the functions of 30-year survival rate and concentration of cholesterol high density lipoproteins (C-HDL) in men aged 40-59 years with a past history of a myocardial infarction (MI) and relying on the obtained data to determine the optimal level of C-HDL for the specified cohort.

Material and methods. The study includes 141 patients who have had MI more than 6 months ago and observed in clinics of Metallurgical district of the city of Chelyabinsk within the third group of dispensary register. Specified MI cases refer to types 1, 2 of the Third universal definition of MI. The initial stage of study of the target group of men who have a past history of MI lasted from 03.06.1974 to 24.11.1975. Observation points were 0 and 30 years. The endpoint was death. Information about the dead established during the annual monitoring of the status of life. During the observation period 130 persons/92,2% died. Evaluation of survival was carried out according to the method of Kaplan-Meier, based on which a Cox regression model was built with the inclusion of successively higher minimum level of C-HDL, so that survival curves were significantly different. 95% confidence intervals were determined. The confidence bands of survival functions were built on the basis of on non-parametric Kolmogorov-Smirnov test.

Results. The analysis of the function of 30-year survival in men aged 40-59 with past history of MI, depending on the level of HDL-C showed: the presence of statistically significant relationships between survival and levels of HDL-C. Optimal concentrations of HDL cholesterol for survival were the values of HDL-C ≥2,0 mmol/l. Statistically significant periods of survival differences are shown on survival curves at different levels of HDL-C. The possibility of prediction of survival of each patient to a certain time depending on the level HDL-C is determined. Initial levels of HDL-C determine the beginning, duration, end of periods of statistically significant survival differences on survival curves.

Conclusion. The analysis of 30-year monitoring of the life status of cohort of men aged 40-59 with past history of MI showed a statistically significant dependence of survival on the initial level of HDL-C. The initial concentration of HDL-C are optimal for survival of indicated cohorts of men. HDL-C levels of 2,0-2,9 mmol/l can serve as a therapeutic target for men aged 40-59 with a past history of MI. The functions of 30-year survival in the cohort of middle-aged men who underwent MI, allow to determine the probability of survival of patients with this level of HDL-C to certain time.
DOAJ Media and Communications Journals: Business Models, Technical Aspects and Involvement in the International Scientific Process
Authors: Trishchenko Nataliia
Published: March 2019

Despite the open science movement having been actively developing for nearly two decades, the scientific community is still wary of open access journals, especially if their status is not supported by the imprint of a big publishing house. This article discusses the results of research into the websites of media and communications journals registered in DOAJ (the Directory of Open Access Journals). This process facilitated a general understanding of how these journals function, what resources are used to support them and what future prospects they face. During the research, which was carried out from August – September 2018, the websites of 181 journals indexed in the DOAJ database were analysed. 64 journals (35%) also agreed to participate in an anonymous survey, allowing additional information to be obtained. The results showed that almost a quarter of the analysed journals are indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus international citation databases, while 78% of the journals are associated with universities and scientific institutions that sponsor the publishing process. The majority of the journals registered in DOAJ are not run on a profit-making basis. High competition, lack of resources and administrative burdens are among the main obstacles to the development of Open Access journals.
Referrals to a Phase I Clinic and Trial Enrollment in the Molecular Screening Era
Authors: Tan Tira , Rheaume Michael , Wang Lisa , Chow Helen , Spreafico Anna , Hansen Aaron R. , Razak Albiruni R.A. , Siu Lillian L. , Bedard Philippe L.
Published: March 2019

Background

Enrichment of patients based on molecular biomarkers is increasingly used in early phase clinical trials. Molecular profiling of patients with advanced cancers can identify specific genomic alterations to inform decisions about investigational treatment(s). Our aim was to evaluate the outcomes of new patient referrals to a large academic solid tumor phase I clinical trial program after the implementation of molecular profiling.

Materials and Methods

Retrospective chart review of all new referrals to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PM) phase I clinic from May 2012 to December 2014. Molecular profiling using either MALDI-TOF hotspot mutation genotyping or targeted panel DNA sequencing was performed for patients at PM or community hospitals through the institutional IMPACT/COMPACT trials.

Results

A total of 971 new patient referrals were included for this analysis. Twenty-seven percent of referrals assessed in clinic were subsequently enrolled in phase I trials. Of all new referrals, 41% had prior molecular profiling, of whom 11% (n = 42) were enrolled in genotype-matched trials. Patients with prior molecular profiling were younger, more heavily pretreated, and had more favorable Princess Margaret Hospital Index (PMHI) scores. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0–1 (p = .002), internal referrals within PM (p = .002), and PMHI (p ≤ .001) were independently associated with successful trial enrollment in multivariable analysis.

Conclusion

Although nearly half of new patients referred to a phase I clinic had prior molecular profiling, the proportion subsequently enrolled into clinical trials was low. Prior molecular profiling was not an independent predictor of clinical trial enrollment.
Flexural behaviour of segmental prestressed composite beams with corrugated steel webs
Authors: Deng Wenqin , Zhang Jiandong , Zhou Man , Hassanein Mostafa Fahmi , Liu Duo , Zheng Hehui
Published: March 2019

An experimental study and theoretical calculations of the flexural behaviour of segmental prestressed composite beams with corrugated steel webs are presented. Four specimens (one monolithic and three segmental beams) are tested. Based on the experiments, the flexural strength of the segmental beams is found to be approximately 0·75 of that of the monolithic beam, and the joint types of CSWs are found to have a little effect on the load-bearing capacity of the segmental beams. Moreover, the load-bearing capacity of the segmental beams is found to maximise by increasing the ratio of internal tendons in the bottom concrete flange to external tendons. Specifically, by increasing the ratio from 2:0:4 to 2:2:2, a 31% increase in the load-bearing capacity has been gained. Additionally, it has been found that the quasi-plane assumption is valid for the segmental beams with CSWs within the elastic range. Finally, a theory-based method for calculating the flexural bearing moment of segmental beams with CSWs is presented by considering the effect of the stress increment of the prestressed tendons.
Influence of bond property of longitudinal bars on seismic behaviour of reinforced-concrete columns
Authors: Wang Junhua , Sun Yuping
Published: March 2019

Four circular fly-ash concrete columns reinforced by steel rebars with different bond levels were tested to investigate the influence of bond strength of longitudinal steel rebar on the seismic behaviours of reinforced-concrete (RC) members. Furthermore, a fibre-element method considering steel bond slip was used to investigate the influence of bond properties of steel rebar on seismic responses of circular RC columns, with the test results used to validate reasonability. The comparison of results shows that the anchorage of the steel rebar has a significant influence on, and the plastic hinge length no effect on, the seismic behaviours of the columns. The analytical and test results show that low bond strength delays the yielding process of steel rebars adjacent to the beam–column interface, which can improve the deformability of RC columns, but does not obviously influence the moment resistance. However, the stiffness of the cross-section is reduced from a certain drift level. Six equations are proposed to predict with very good accuracy the reduced ratio of the stiffness of the cross-section, the enhanced ratios of the drift at the ultimate moment and the drift at the maximum lateral load of the column models reinforced by bonded or unbonded steel rebars.
Social Media Marketing in Creating Brand Awareness and Brand Trust
Authors: Khajuria Iesha , . Rachna
Published: March 2019

Small as well as big businesses these days are largely making use of social media platforms to enhance their visibility and to promote their brands/products/services. By interacting more with people, the marketers can easily
create brand awareness and establish brand identity, which gradually can help gain trust in the brand. Two hypotheses were formulated to examine the impact of social media marketing on brand awareness and brand trust. One of the most popular social
networking sites, Facebook, and two most popular e-commerce brands Amazon and Flipkart were considered to study the effect. Data was gathered from 394 students/research scholars from the University of Jammu, using a well-structured questionnaire,
employing convenience sampling. Data analysis was done using statistical tools like percentages, correlation, regression etc. Results signify that though social media platforms serve as a major tool in creating awareness and building trust, these
cannot solitarily help develop and grow a business.
Digital Marketing and Civic Society- A Case Study
Authors: Kohli Garima , Gupta Amisha
Published: March 2019

Today in era of Information technology every business wants to deliver their products and services through various electronic channels. Digital marketing is of great use as far as the growth of the Indian Economy is concerned. Customers are satisfied through purchasing digital marketing. Digital marketing is modern practice that gives a chance to the business by changing to client-centered marketing strategies and thus provides an opportunity to grow business rapidly. Thus, Digital marketing is touching the urban India in lot many aspects and still holds tremendous potential which can multiply the opportunities for business enterprises in rural areas too. With the use of technology, there had been an increase in penetrating the productivity and efficiency. Banks have changed their approach from “Conventional Banking to Convenience Banking” and “Mass Banking to Class Banking”. The present study is exploratory in nature and is an attempt to examine the importance of digital marketing in today’s scenario and its impact on the civic society. The geographical scope of the study includes Jammu city of JandK region among the customers who were purchasing products and using services through digital marketing. The study is based on both primary and secondary data. A structured questionnaire with a sample size of 302 is used to collect the Primary data.
A qualitative study of teacher talk in an EFL classroom interaction in Aceh Tengah, Indonesia
Authors: Nasir Chairina , Yusuf Yunisrina Qismullah , Wardana Andri
Published: March 2019

Teacher talk plays an essential role in classroom interaction since it can facilitate students to enhance their levels of comprehension toward the learning materials and further encourage them to be more active during the learning process. This qualitative study is aimed to analyze the types of talk employed by the teacher in the classroom interaction based on the framework of Flanders Interaction Analysis Category System (FIACS) promoted by Flanders (1970). The data were collected through audio recording and observation for three class meetings, and interview with the teacher at the second grade of a senior high school in Aceh Tengah, Indonesia. The results showed that all of the seven types of teacher talk were found. Among them, giving directions took place as the most applied interaction by the teacher. It indicates that the teacher mostly controlled and provided the students with directions, commands, or orders in the learning process. Meanwhile, the least used were accepting or using ideas of pupils and accepting feelings. From the result of the interview, this matter occurred due to the lack of students’ participation in expressing their ideas and feelings. Thus, this study is expected to be a reference by which teachers could consider the types of teacher talk to be implemented to improve their students’ activity and interest during the classroom interaction.
A visual semiotic analysis of multicultural values in an Indonesian English textbook
Authors: Isnaini Filza , Setyono Budi , Ariyanto Sugeng
Published: March 2019

In the context of the role of culture in language learning, many textbook analysts have so far investigated the representations of cultures in EFL textbooks. Most of the previous findings on the study of culture indicate that EFL textbooks contain more about the cultures of inner circle countries compared to the expanding and outer circle countries. In Indonesia, this area of cultural issues in English textbooks appears to be underexplored. To narrow the gap, this study using the visual semiotic theory of Barthes (1977) examined the multicultural values represented in an Indonesian vocational high school English textbook through the visual images in the textbook. This study shows that there are four categories of multicultural values represented in the EFL textbook: respecting other people’s tradition, appreciating other people’s perspectives, appreciating other people’s cultural products, and appreciating women’s equal rights. These insights give students opportunities to enhance their intercultural communication competence (ICC) by appreciating cultural diversity and accepting racial and religious differences around them.
A ‘disjunct’ in the linguistic landscape: Messages about food and nutrition in Indonesian school environments
Authors: Harbon Lesley , Halimi Sisilia Setiawati
Published: March 2019

In Indonesia’s schoolscapes, messages regarding food and nutrition abound. The researchers conducted descriptive, evaluative research on the nature and scope of the linguistic landscape around 20 primary school grounds in Jakarta and Depok education districts. The purpose of this study was to gather (digitally) and analyze food/nutrition signs/texts in order to determine which languages are represented in which places, and the kinds of messages for each language. As well, the study explored other non-food images relating to health found in these schoolscapes. Data were analysed using open and axial coding. The study found that the majority of the texts and images are found to be in Indonesian and only a small percentage are in Sundanese, Arabic, Japanese and English. Texts relating to food and nutrition were found inside and outside the school environments. Each language was responsible for a particular type of message. Official (top-down) messages inside the schoolscapes advocate for healthy food and nutrition. Texts found outside the schoolscapes convey a variety of messages, healthy and otherwise: from food labels, and flavor, to cigarette advertising.  There is a ‘disjunct’ between the overtly health-oriented linguistic landscape inside the school perimeter and the less healthy linguistic landscape outside the schoolscapes, an issue which may be of concern to schools and their communities.
Non-native writers and the use of appraisal resources in research article introductions
Authors: Fitriati Sri Wuli , Solihah Yuni Awalaturrohmah
Published: March 2019

Writing an introduction section of a research article usually requires the interpersonal voice and arguments for building up a sense of persuasiveness that will entice readers. A quality research article introduction can be achieved by using appraisal resources to represent the writers’ ideas and propositions effectively. Using twenty introduction sections of research articles written in English by Indonesian and Chinese writers as non-native writers, this study examines the use of appraisal resources and compares their distributions. By employing textual analysis and using Appraisal resources theory drawn from the work of Martin and White (2005), the findings reveal that there are both similarities and differences in the distribution of appraisal resources between Indonesian and Chinese writers in the introduction sections of research articles. In terms of similarities, both Indonesian and Chinese writers use attitude (appreciation), expand (engagement), and force (graduation) as the most used appraisal resources in their writing. What is different, however, is that the Indonesian writers seem more likely than Chinese writers to use appraisal resources overall, except for graduation resources, which were used more often by the Chinese writers. This article discusses some of the pedagogical implications for those who are teaching students of English as a foreign language and want to improve and strengthen their voice and arguments in the writing of research article introductions.
The development of science academic word list
Authors: It-ngam Todsaporn , Phoocharoensil Supakorn
Published: March 2019

Knowledge of specialized academic vocabulary is important for the academic success of EFL natural science students. Specialized words outside the General Service List (GSL) (West, 1953) and the Academic Word List (AWL) (Coxhead, 2000) are necessary for comprehending scientific text. The existing lists of words do not cover all sub-disciplines of natural science. The present study aims to explore the specialized academic words across 11 sub-disciplines of natural science. To identify the words, a corpus-based approach and an expert-judged approach were used. A 5.5-million-word corpus called the Science Academic Journal (SAJ) Corpus was created for this study. Applying the established word selection criteria, 513 word families were selected. The potential list was reviewed by a panel of experts in order to remove the overly-technical words from the list. The Science Academic Word List (SAWL) was established with 432 word families and provided 5.82% coverage of the running words in the SAJ corpus. To validate the word list, the SAWL was tested against two independent corpora. The findings revealed that the SAWL contains 432 word families that are useful for reading journal articles in natural science disciplines. In addition, it was also found that the SAWL performed better on an independent corpus compared to the Science World List (Coxhead & Hirsh, 2007). It is expected that the SAWL established in this study will be a useful source for learning and teaching vocabulary in natural science disciplines.
Ideologies underpinning the Indonesian National Qualification Framework (IQF) for higher education website text
Authors: Yuwono Untung
Published: March 2019

Political and economic globalization has influenced the education sector. A significant component of education is the process of facilitating students’ acquisition of competence and values to enter the job market. The standard of competence at every level of education thus becomes the benchmark for the accurate estimation of a person’s success in the job market. Indonesia was not left behind in this trend, and the concept of the National Qualification Framework came into being. The first milestone occurred in 2012 when the Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia (Indonesian National Qualification Framework [IQF]) began to be enforced by the government of Indonesia, and the planning and implementing phases of IQF were conducted. One of these phases is the socialization and dissemination of information on the IQF in higher education through a website (kkni-kemenristekdikti.org) hereafter called the IQF website.  This paper qualitatively and quantitatively examines the ideas outlined in the IQF website text using critical discourse analysis framework. Through the textual analysis using systemic functional linguistics, this paper identifies the values highlighted by the IQF and shows that IQF is closely related to the working world. The word kerja (work/job), which appears throughout the text, collocates to words that manifest actors, institutions, processes, products, and values, and its use suggests that it is intended as the primary objective of the IQF. The textual analysis reveals that the context of neoliberalism and work within the workforce has become the trigger for change in national education in Indonesia. The purpose of higher education is now based on global pragmatism, that is, to provide students with competence in accordance with the needs of the job market, and, as a result, all educational regulations are directed to meet the demands of the job market, which ultimately shape the goals and competence levels of the IQF.
KAJIAN DAMPAK KEPUTUSAN KEUANGAN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN. STUDI EMPIRIS PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI PERIODE 2003-2010
Authors: Laksana Benter
Published: March 2019

KAJIAN DAMPAK KEPUTUSAN  KEUANGAN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN. STUDI EMPIRIS PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI PERIODE 2003-2010
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE MAKE A MACTH TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR MAHASISWA
Authors: Purnamasari Imas
Published: March 2019

PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE MAKE A MACTH  TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR MAHASISWA
PENGARUH BELANJA KEGIATAN INTENSIFIKASI PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD) TERHADAP PENERIMAAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD) PADA DINAS PENDAPATAN DAERAH KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Kartina Lilis
Published: March 2019

PENGARUH BELANJA KEGIATAN INTENSIFIKASI PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD) TERHADAP PENERIMAAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD) PADA DINAS PENDAPATAN DAERAH KOTA BANDUNG
PENGARUH CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR), INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, KEPEMILIKAN MANAJERIAL DAN FIRM SIZE TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN
Authors: NOVITA ANNI RIZQAYANTINI
Published: March 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of corporate social responsibility, intellectual capital, managerial ownership, and firm size on the financial performance of companies. Object of research is the consumer goods sub-sectors of manufacturing company listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in the year 2010 to 2013. Samples used in this study were 29 companies and the techniques used are saturated samples. The method used is quantitative. The data source used in this research is secondary data in the form of annual reports obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).  Results of this study indicate that CSR, managerial ownership and firm size has no effect on financial performance, while the effect of intellectual capital on financial performance.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN AKUNTANSI SMK BERBASIS ANIMASI INTERAKTIF PADA MATERI ASET TETAP BERWUJUD
Authors: Khamidah Anissatul
Published: March 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan media pembelajaran akuntansi SMK berbasis animasi interaktif dan mengetahui kelayakan media animasi interaktif sebagai media alternatif dalam proses pembelajaran akuntansi kelas XI akuntansi di SMK pada materi pengelolaan kartu aset tetap. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan dengan model Thiagarajan yaitu model 4D (four D Models) yang terdiri dari tahap pendefinisian (Define), tahap pendesainan (Design), tahap pengembangan (Develop), dan tahap penyebaran (Disseminate). Penelitian ini hanya sampai pada tahap pengembangan, tahap penyebaran tidak dilakukan karena keterbatasan waktu dan dana.Validasi media dilakukan oleh tiga subyek yaitu ahli materi, ahli media dan pengguna yaitu siswa. Simpulan penelitian media pembelajaran akuntansi SMK berbasis animasi interaktif yang dikembangkan ini hanya sampai pada tahap pengembangan (develop) dan tingkatkelayakannyayaitu sebesar 94,55% dengan kategori sangat layak. Saran penelitian ini adalah media animasi interaktif  ini cocok diterapkan dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran langsung;penggunaan media animasi interaktif ini diperlukan beberapa spesifikasi komputer; perlu dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut pada tahap penyebaran (dessiminate); perlu adanya kelayakan sampai hasil belajar; dan perlunya perluasan penerapan pada materi lain.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DOSEN TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR MAHASISWA (SURVEY PADA MAHASISWA ANGKATAN 2012 KELAS B PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN AKUNTANSI UPI)
Authors: Muntashofi Badria
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini berawal dari fenomena motivasi belajar mahasiswa angkatan 2012 yang berada pada kategori sedang di Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi UPI. Faktor yang mempengaruhi motivasi, salah satunya adalah kompetensi dosen. Tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh kompetensi dosen terhadap motivasi belajar mahasiswa di Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi UPI. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survey .Populasi dalam penelitian ini mahasiswa angkatan 2012. Adapun hasil dari penelitian bahwa kompetensi dosen berpengaruh sebesar 40% terhadap motivasi belajar mahasiswa. Kata kunci: Kompetensi dosen, motivasi belajar mahasiswa
HUBUNGAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD) DAN DANA ALOKASI UMUM (DAU) DENGAN BELANJA MODAL PADA PEMERINTAH DAERAH SE-PROVINSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: RM Rully Dea Clara
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana hubungan pendapatan asli daerah dan dana alokasi umum dengan belanja modal pada pemerintah daerah se-provinsi Jawa Barat tahun anggaran 2012. Dalam rangka pelaksanaan otonomi daerah, belanja modal dilakukan oleh pemerintah daerah untuk pengadaan asset sebagai investasi yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pelayanan dan kesejahteraan publik. Faktanya, hal ini belum tercapai sepenuhnya apabila melihat alokasi belanja modal yang relatif belum terlalu tinggi dibandingkan dengan belanja lainnya, padahal semakin banyak belanja modal berupa infrastruktur tentunya akan berdampak pada pertumbuhan ekonomi daerah.Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif verifikatif. Populasi dan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah 26 Kabupaten/Kota di Jawa Barat. Pengujian statistik yang digunakan adalah analisis korelasi multiple dengan uji F dan uji t pada taraf signifikansi 5%. Perhitungan statistik tersebut dibantu  software SPSS V.20 for windows dan Microsoft Excel 2010.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PAD memiliki hubungan positif yang sangat kuat dengan belanja modal sebesar 0,9013. Begitu pula dengan DAU memiliki hubungan positif yang sedang dengan belanja modal sebesar 0,5898. Selain itu, dengan menggunakan korelasi multiple didapatkan hasil bahwa PAD dan DAU memiliki hubungan positif yang sangat kuat dengan belanja modal sebesar 0,9413. Kata Kunci : Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD), Dana Alokasi Umum (DAU), Belanja Modal, Keuangan Daerah.
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN KINERJA NON-KEUANGAN MENGGUNAKAN PERSPEKTIF PELANGGAN DARI BALANCED SCORECARD
Authors: Purnamasari Linda Mauliani
Published: March 2019

PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk adalah salah satu lembaga keuangan yang telah menerapkan Balanced Scorecard dalam pengukuran kinerjanya sejak tahun 2006. Dalam penelitian ini yang dijadikan objek penelitian adalah BNI Kantor Layanan UPI Bandung dan BNI Kantor Layanan Ganesha dibawah Kantor Cabang Perguruan Tinggi Bandung. Menurut data yang diperoleh BNI KLN UPI dan BNI KLN Ganesha belum secara maksimal dalam hal kinerja pelayanan. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, maka diadakan penelitian mengenai analisis perbandingan kinerja non-keuangan menggunakan perspektif pelanggan dari Balanced Scorecard. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran kinerja non-keuangan menggunakan perspektif pelanggan dari Balanced Scorecard pada BNI Kantor Layanan UPI Bandung dan BNI Kantor Layanan Ganesha Bandung, serta untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat perbedaan mengenai kinerja non-keuangan menggunakan perspektif pelanggan dari Balanced Scorecard pada BNI Kantor Layanan UPI Bandung dan BNI Kantor Layanan Ganesha Bandung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif guna untuk memperoleh gambaran atau deskripsi mengenai kinerja non-keuangan menggunakan perspektif pelanggan dari Balanced Scorecard pada BNI Kantor Layanan UPI Bandung dan BNI Kantor Layanan Ganesha Bandung. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa BNI Kantor Layanan UPI Bandung mencapai kepuasan nasabah sebesar 79,05% sedangkan BNI Kantor Layanan Ganesha Bandung mencapai kepuasan nasabah 75,48%, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa BNI Kantor Layanan UPI Bandung dan BNI Kantor Layanan Ganesha Bandung tidak mencapai target yang ditentukan yaitu sebesar 95%. Dan hasil analisis perbandingan menggunakan t-test sample independent menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan antara kepuasan pelanggan yang dicapai BNI Kantor Layanan UPI Bandung dan BNI Kantor Layanan Ganesha Bandung. Dari hasil penelitian tersebut maka perusahaan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kinerjanya guna meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan. Kata Kunci : Kinerja Non-Keuangan, Perspektif Pelanggan, Balanced Scorecard