bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bureaucratic and Political Collaboration Towards a Good Governance System
Authors: Ishak Nurfaika , Hasibuan Rahmad Ramadhan , Arbani Tri Suhendra
Published: August 2020

This research  aims to know how is the synergy of bureaucracy and politics in realizing good governance. More specifically, what are the factors that influence the relationship between bureaucracy and politics in realizing good governance system. This study used a qualitative approach which is give description about the issues. The data collection technique used is literature study by examining and analyzing relevant literature such as books, journal articles, laws and regulations focusing bureaucracy, politics, and good governance systems. The results of the research showed that the synergy between bureaucracy and politics is absolutely necessary to realize good governance system. In addition, factors that affects relationships between them are aspect of authority/ power, human resources, and recruitment system. Bureaucracy and politics must be placed in the same stage to prevent superiority between bureaucracy and politics. A balanced relationship can be transformed into juridical restrictions. The empowerment of professionals in filling bureaucracy and politics must be prioritized in order to reduce corruption and nepotism that occurs in irrational recruitment systems.

 

Keywords: Bureaucracy; Good Governance; Politics.
The Model of Management of the Masela Block Based on People's Welfare in Maluku
Authors: Ismoyo Jarot Digdo
Published: August 2020

This research is motivated by the wealth of Indonesia, which has a fertile layer of land and there are very large deposits of minerals, oil and gas, this potential should ideally be managed for the welfare of the people. This research was aimed at explaining and analyzing the failure of mining management in Indonesia and the management model of the Masela Block based on the people's welfare in Maluku. This study uses normative legal research methods with data sources in the form of primary and secondary legal materials. The results showed that the discovery of the Masela Block gave the local government an opportunity to actively participate in mining management and that the oil and gas rich Masela Block to be exploited was a golden opportunity for the Maluku local government to actively participate in the oil and gas mining sector in an effort to improve people's welfare.

 

Keywords: Mining; Masela Block; Maluku.

 
The Role of Local Governments in the Defense of Leading Products
Authors: Luthviati Resti Dian
Published: August 2020

This study aims to explain and show the role and influence of local government policy and political law in protecting and developing Geographical Indications as a regional superior product. This article is the writing of normative law using the legislative approach method. The results of the study indicate that the policy and political law of the local government greatly affect the protection and development of Geographical Indications as a regional superior product, this is clearly seen in two ways, namely: a. The Regional Government of Sleman Regency provided assistance, with assistance from the Regional Government and after being officially requested by the Pondoh Salak Farmers Community of Sleman District, finally the pondoh salak variety succeeded in obtaining a geographical indication certificate in August 2013, b. Protection and development of Muntok White Pepper Geographical Indication products are inseparable from the role of the Regional Government of Bangka Belitung Province. H Eko Maulana Ali through the Governor Regulation of Bangka Belitung Province.

 

Keywords: Political Law, Local Government, Geographical Indications.
The Principle of Control Non Primary Gun System of the Indonesian National Army Protect Soldiers
Authors: Gunawan Said
Published: August 2020

This study aims to analyze and discover the principle of non-defense equipment regulation as a legal protection effort for members of the Indonesian Armed Forces and to reconstruct non-defense system arrangements in the context of legal protection for members of the TNI based on the value of certainty and justice with dignity. The research method in this research is descriptive juridical using statute approach, conceptual approach, analytical approach, philosophical approach and case approach. These approaches can be combined. The results of the research show that first, the principle of non-defense system regulation is subject to Law Number 34 of 2004 concerning the Indonesian National Army, especially the principle of civilian supremacy. The principle is only included in the basis of consideration. Does not specifically regulate the general provisions and body of the regulation regarding the terms and meaning of non-defense equipment and has not become one of the main tasks of the TNI in non-war military operations. Second, reconstruction of the value of alusista and non-alusista abuse must be subject to sanctions.

 

  Keywords: Defense Equipment; Indonesian National Army; Defense.
Gross Split Contract Framework Regulation on the Caring for People
Authors: Intaniasari Kirana
Published: August 2020

This study aims to determine the model of oil and gas governance in Indonesia in terms of the interests of the State to protect natural resources that should be controlled for maximum use for the prosperity of the people. This study is based on the results of normative legal studies that are descriptive. The type of data used is secondary data obtained from literature study data collection techniques, which are then analyzed by carrying out systematic interpretation of the law. Systematic means, making a classification of written legal materials, to facilitate the work of analysis and construction. The results of this study show that oil and gas management arrangements began in the Dutch colonial period and continue to change with the times up to now, specifically the regulation of upstream oil and gas. Upstream oil and gas management has changed several times, namely the Concession system, the Contract of Work system, Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and finally the Gross Split Production Sharing Contract. The emergence of Gross Split aims to improve the PSC system and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of oil and gas production sharing patterns. Even though Gross Split still has weaknesses, but when compared to the previous system, Gross Split is more in line with the country's goal of being as broad as possible for the people.

 

  Keywords: Mining; Gross Split; Welfare State.
Engaging EFL Teachers in Reflective Practice as A Way to Pursue Sustained Professional Development
Authors: Nurkamto Joko , Sarosa Teguh
Published: August 2020

Reflective practice has become a significant aspect in determining good teaching and learning practices and is an important part of professional practice and professional growth. However, English teachers in Indonesia has not been able to perform reflection on their teaching in order to improve their teaching practice. This study reports the results of an intensive training held by PKM UNS to help teachers develop a reflective teaching habit. The participants were 30 English teachers of Islamic Senior High School in Solo Raya. Observation field notes and teacher assignments were used as the main data collection method. From this program, it was found that the English teachers encountered plethora of challenges in developing reflective practice due to their lack of understanding of reflective teaching. However, the teachers show an improvement in implementing reflective teaching strategies after their participation in the training. Recommendations to include reflective practices in teacher professional development programs is drawn based on the findings.
Examining the Efficacy of Co-operative Learning Strategy on Undergraduate Students’ Achievement in Mathematics
Authors: Awofala Adeneye Olarewaju , Lawani Abisola Olusola
Published: August 2020

Evidence suggests strong support for innovative teaching approaches in mathematics intervention in universities all over the world and a robust backing has been accorded to co-operative learning pedagogy, which provides strong professional development to teachers on ways of  promoting students’ social skills and aiding them to learn in a constructivist way. There is no doubt that co-operative learning is one of the most extensively documented methods to pedagogy in mathematics but little is known about its efficacy in the Nigerian university education setting. This study investigated the effectiveness of co-operative learning strategy on the achievement in mathematics of 220 university students in Nigeria within the blueprint of quasi-experimental research of Solomon four non-equivalent control group design. It also examined the influence of gender on students’ achievement in mathematics. Achievement in mathematics was measured by the differentiation achievement test with KR-20 of 0.86 and data collected for the study were analysed by adopting the independent samples t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed significant main effect of co-operative learning strategy on students’ achievement in mathematics whereas no significant main influence of gender was found on the dependent measure. Also, there was no significant interaction effect of treatment and gender on students’ achievement in mathematics. Based on the positive effect of cooperative learning strategy on university students’ achievement in mathematics in this study, it is paramount to adjust cooperative learning principles to enhance the needs of universities in Nigeria. Integrating technology to enhance enactment of major pedagogical elements of cooperative learning and to differentiate teaching and learning to improve numerous needs of students may provide a leeway to optimize mathematics results for Nigerian students.
Review of Teachers Professional Development Research Studies in South East Asia
Authors: Setiawan Widiarto Adhi , Kuswandono Paulus
Published: August 2020

This article discusses and reviews English teacher professional development (TPD) research studies carried out in South East Asia between 2010 and 2018. There is a need to review previous English TPD because new teaching methods are required to develop 21st-century students’ competencies due to the aim of changing the focus of English learning in school from grammar to conversational English and the use of computers in the classroom. This study aims to find the focus and types of English TPD trends in South East Asia to improve our understanding of what contributes to the effectiveness of the TPD programmes, which, in turn, may facilitate successful implementation of innovations in English language education. The researchers used the ERIC, Scopus and Google Scholar search engines to find English TPD research papers in South East Asia. The reviewed studies were conducted in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The researchers performed the analysis by reviewing the studies and coding them for themes and notions using the frame based on the checklist proposed by Hunzicker (2011), namely supportive, job-embedded, instructional focus and ongoing components for TPD analysis. These reviewed studies appeared to be focused on observation research and action research.
Influence of Transformational Leadership Style and Principals’ Decision Making on High-School Teachers’ Organisational Commitment in Jakarta Laboratory Schools
Authors: Elele Emmanuel Chinedu
Published: August 2020

Laboratory schools are faced with the challenges of improving the quality of educational service delivery stemming from their role of being a platform for enhancing the school management skills of prospective teachers, and the demonstration of new teaching techniques towards the acceleration of student learning. The complex processes of determining and implementing school management policies is carried out by school management personnel, teachers and stakeholders. In this direction, organisational commitment, most significantly that of the teacher, is paramount to how effective laboratory schools can achieve their vision, mission and objectives. This quantitative study examines the pattern of relationships and the influence of the transformational leadership style and principals’ decision making on high school teachers’ organisational commitment at Jakarta laboratory schools. Research data was obtained by randomly administering questionnaires to a sample of eighty-nine (89) teachers. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics to provide detailed insight on the spread of research data and to facilitate the drawing of conclusions. The path analysis technique was used to determine the levels of influence between the transformational leadership style, the principals’ decision making and the teachers’ organisational commitment. Results from this study show that: (1) the transformational leadership style has a direct positive influence on high-school teachers’ organisational commitment at Jakarta laboratory schools; (2) the principals’ decision making has a direct positive influence on high-school teachers’ organisational commitment at Jakarta laboratory schools; and (3) the transformational leadership style has a direct positive influence on the principals’ decision making at Jakarta laboratory schools.
Reflection session in the ‘Basics of Biology Learning’ Lecture: Pre-service Biology Teacher’s Perspective in Choosing Learning Method/Model
Authors: Tapilouw Marisa Christina
Published: August 2020

This study was done during the reflection session at the end of the ‘Basics of Biology Learning’ lecture. In the lecture, the students learned about many types of learning methods and models. The study was carried out to strengthen the learning material. The research problem is related to pre-service teaching students’ confusion about choosing a learning method/model. The objective of this study is to obtain information from pre-service biology teachers’ perspectives about choosing a learning method and model within a biology lesson. Their preferences of learning methods and models was based on their reasoning. The subjects of this study were five biology pre-service teaching students who attended the lectures for one semester. The interview method was used in this study; interviews were based on one open-ended question to allow the teachers to express their personal viewpoint. The result showed that, as biology teachers, their preferred methods were the discussion method, scientifical model (inquiry and problem based learning) and cooperative learning. Based on the results, the teachers’ learning method and model preferences depended on their reasoning and the way the lecturer presented the material during the lecture. At the end of the lecture, as a conclusion, there was a reflection session to find out more about students’ perspective regarding their learning during the session.
Pemberitaan Pidato Pribumi Anies Baswedan Pada Media Indonesia.Com dan Okezone.Com
Authors: Hariyanto Didik , Kharina Dyah Ayu
Published: August 2020

Okezone.com in the case of speeches that professed indigenous words by DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan. This research uses descriptive qualitative method with framing analysis from Robert N. Entman which consists of define problems, diagnose couses, make moral judgement and treatment recomendation. The theory used to see the truth in the context of framing analysis study is the second stage of agenda setting from Mc Combs. The results of this study are Media Indonesia.com and Okezone.com in presenting news about indigenous speeches by Anies Baswedan are not neutral. In accordance with the second stage of agenda setting Mc Combs that highlighted is attribute. The attribute referred here is indigenous word which refers to the Dutch designation to demean Indonesian citizens, indigenous words discriminate race and ethnicity, indigenous words can divide Indonesian citizens, and indigenous words not worthy of saying.
Konstruksi Barista Perempuan Sebagai Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran di Coffe shop Kopimana27
Authors: Aldha M Maurilla Ariezka
Published: August 2020

The development of coffeeshop which is dominated by Barista Perempuan is a new development as a strategy that can be implemented in a coffee shop, one of which is Kopimana27 which raises the icon of women. The purpose of this study was to determine the construction of women's baristas as marketing strategies in Kopimana27 and to determine the role of baristas as marketing strategies in Kopimana27. This study uses qualitative methods and constructivist paradigms. The results of this study are Kopimana27 in conducting marketing strategy 4, namely product, place, price and promotion. Construction of Kopimana27 in its female Barista by presenting communicative and informative Barista to its customers, Kopista27 Barista must have knowledge of the Coffee shop according to the existing SOP. The role of barista women in Kopimana27 in increasing sales significantly with a positive response from loyal customers Kopimana. Dega thus, the specialty of Barista Kopimana27 is described as an icon in their flagship product, the wife's milk coffee.
Tagar 2019 Ganti Presiden Dalam Persepsi Netizen
Authors: Shabrina Resita , Herman Achmad
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of netizens towards hashtag 2019GantiPresiden on the Twitter. This type of research is descriptive quantitative approach, with survey methods. The variable studied is a single variable. The respondens in this study were all Following Twitter accounts @resitashabrina which were actively participated by 54 people who used the #2019GantiPresiden. The data analysis technique used in this study uses descriptive analysis through a quantitative approach using frequency distribution assistance to determine the results of the study. Based on the results of research conducted on 54 respondents, namely netizens from all @resitashabrina following accounts about netizens 'perceptions on the Twitter page it can be concluded that netizens' perceptions are seen from stimuli (messages, hashtag knowledge), organisms (understanding, attention, acceptance of Tagar) and response (hashtag effect) on the Twitter page is still quite doubtful, in this case it is said to have not been effective among netizens, especially the following account @resitashabrina as a microblog media with the distribution of scores from each indicator namely the First Stimulus indicator with an overall score of 80.6, Second Organism with an overall score of 68.41 and Third Response with an overall score of 58.3. Other than doubtful assessment is still a large score considering that some answers were written by some respondents with a score distribution of 30.9. So that the netizens' perception of #2019GantiPresiden is still known and conveyed, and still gets the attention of netizens.
Pengaruh Komunikasi Interpersonal Pedagang Madura Terhadap Akulturasi Budaya dan Etos Kerja Masyarakat Lokal di Pasar Larangan Sidoarjo
Authors: Hariyanto Didik , Azizah Lina Nur
Published: August 2020

This study aims to know how is the effect of interpersonal communication Madurese traders to the cultural acculturation and work ethic of local communities at Pasar Larangan Sidoarjo. The method used in this study is quantitative. The data collection used are questioner presented to 97 respondents who was local communities and Madurese traders at Pasar Larangan Sidoarjo, with simple random sampling technique. The data analysis used is simple linear regression. The result of this study is variable of interpersonal communication has an effect to the cultural acculturation and work ethic. Cultural acculturation has been proved by there is tolerance, the same shoes in economic, the feeling of sympathize to the other culture, the marriage between Madurese and Javanese and an intense interaction among communities. Meanwhile work ethic has been proved by four aspects as follows, time responsibility, toughand never give up, the feeling of being independently and also easy to adaptable.
Komunikasi Marketing Web Series Melalui Digital Traveloka
Authors: Prastianto Eka , Julian Farhan , Safitri Dini
Published: August 2020

In the current era of modernization, many business people have begun to develop their businesses that were previously managed offline and are directed towards online management. Web series is a recent innovation in the field of advertising with the concept of serial promotion events released by various internet media, such as through YouTube, which is the main platform for web series production. Based on the data obtained by the use of web series on Youtube media is quite a lot even some have watched more than 1 million times. The author is interested in conducting research on web series, with the aim of researching how the web series is used as a digital marketing communication strategy on Traveloka. In conducting this research the writer uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The theory in this research is content marketing in web series, in building an awareness of an advertisement of a brand. The results of this study indicate that with the digital market online there are many positive sides to being closer to consumers and also faster in time, quickly promoting or introducing products to the public, the absence of market boundaries to reach all corners of the world connected to the internet, and accuracy and speed of service are the main needs of consumers in the era of globalization.
Persepsi Review Produk Make Up Melalui Beauty di Vlogger Youtube
Authors: Aesthetika Nur Maghfirah , Kusdiyanti Nur Tita
Published: August 2020

Youtube is a very popular media by the people in Indonesia, especially the makeup artist. According to data from Wearesocial, Youtube has occupied the first position with a percentage of approximately 88%, and then followed by a second position and so on by Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram. Yotube itself is about entertainment, Video clips, or Vlog (Video Blog) where the vlogs can contain about private vacation videos, promote goods or products, or daily activities in this research using video blogs From Tasya Farasya entitled "Focallure One Brand Makeup Tutorial!!". The purpose of this research is to find out how the perception of Make up artist (MUA) is a product review through beauty vlogger on Youtube. This research uses qualitative descriptive research method with in-depth interview techniques and participants in this study as many as 5 people in the Make up artist (MUA). The results of this research show that the informant budgeted that the video blog of Tasya Farasya which contained about the product review is beneficial and very helpful in product selection.
Hubungan Intercultural Sensitivity Dengan Efektivitas Komunikasi Dalam Mencegah Bullying di SMA Taruna Nusantara Magelang
Authors: Kurnianti Apsari Wahyu , Afrilia Ascharisa Mettasatya
Published: August 2020

The interaction of each student both in the classroom and in the Taruna Nusantara High School (TN-SMA) dormitory with an Indonesian multicultural background can lead to conflict. One form of conflict is bullying. Bulliying should be avoided if students have effective communication skills. However, before achieving effective communication, it must be known first the level of intercultural sensitivity which is a condition where a person is able to accept the cultural differences that are around him. The purpose of this study was to measure the relationship between the level of intercultural sensitivity and the effectiveness of communication between SMA and TN students. The research method uses quantitative research methods. The correlational research design measures the relationship between intercultural sensitivity and the communication effectiveness of Magelang High School TN students. Data from the research results indicate that there is a relationship between the level of intercultural sensitivity and the effectiveness of communication.
Motif Menonton Vlog "Keluarga Beti" Channel Youtube Arif Muhammad
Authors: Hariyanto Didik , Mariyanto Aninda Pinasti Putri
Published: August 2020

This study aims to determine the motives of vlog audience "beti family". This study uses in-depth interviews, and documentation. Measurement of motifs in this study uses McQuail's motive theory, namely: information motives, personal identity motives, social interaction motives, and entertainment motives. The Uses and Gratification Theory assumes that media is not all powerful, which has a high power, that is to its users. Media users have the choice of consuming media to satisfy their needs. The "Beti Family" vlog Arif Muhammad's youtube channel is the research subject chosen by the researcher. This is because one of the drama vlogs on YouTube is the most popular community and is often included in YouTube's tranding column. The results that can be dominant in the motives of social interaction and entertainment motives. The informant's answer about the motives of social interaction because it allows the informant to interact with each other and get new conversations about the uniqueness contained in this vlog. And for answers about entertainment motives because they want to get entertainment and want to get rid of boredom.
Gegar Budaya dan Kecemasan: Studi Empiris pada Mahasiswa Bengkulu dan Maluku di Universitas Gunadarma dalam Beradaptasi di Lingkungan Baru
Authors: Aldino Kgs M Rio , Fitriani Dinda Rakhma
Published: August 2020

The phenomenon of cultural vinegar is one of the crucial problems that often occurs among migrant communities, especially for those who migrate from the original area to the new residential area. Good consideration needs to be made to determine the success or failure of the socialization process that occurs in the new environment. The purpose of this research is to study, consider, and analyze the factors causing cultural shock and unrest in overseas students from Bengkulu and Maluku in universities that focus on Gunadarma University and how they overcome these problems. This study uses the Anxiety / Uncertainty Management Theory and intercultural adaptation theory. This study uses qualitative methods, using phenomenology and constructivist paradigms. Data collection techniques are done by interview and observation. The technique of checking validity data uses source triangulation. The results of this study show some interesting differences between overseas students from Maluku and Bengkulu that improve cultural conditions in discussion and involve social in the new environment starting from related factors (anxiety), and communication patterns used. The conclusions in this study indicate that Maluku students look more relaxed and do not consider that they really need a culture shock when they are in a new environment, while students from Bengkulu immediately point out that they really use culture shock
Meningkatkan Minat dan Pemahaman Siswa Kelas VIII-2 Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 1 Balikpapan pada Materi Mobilitas Sosial dengan Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Picture and Picture
Authors: Katiman Katiman
Published: August 2020

Di antara model pembelajaran yang diantara model pembelajaran yang kerap digunakan oleh seorang guru bidang studi IPS adalah picture and picture berdasarkan pantauan penulis peserta didik yang mengikuti proses pembelajaran lebih terpacu semangat belajarnya jika seorang guru dapat mengemas materi ajar nya dengan menggunakan beragam model pembelajaran, begitu juga halnya dengan siswa kelas VII-2 di MTs Negeri Balikpapan. Dalam penelitian kali ini, penulis mencoba untuk membuat penelitian tindakan kelas dalam bentuk eksperimental dengan mewujudkan model pembelajaran picture and picture pada materi pembelajaran mobilitas sosial dengan menggunakan media gambar kelas VII-2 di MTS Negeri 1 Balikpapan. Adapun  tujuan dari PTK ini yaitu untuk mengetahui upaya dalam meningkatkan minat dan pemahaman siswa kelas VIII-2 MTs Negeri 1 Balikpapan pada materi mobilitas social dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran picture and picture.
Vitamin D and Reduced Academic Stress of Health Students
Authors: Kusmiyati Yuni , Suryani Emy , Herawati Lucky , Firdausi Amalia
Published: August 2020

Stress conditions can reduce academic ability, influencing student grade point averages and encouraging negative behaviors. The object of this research was to discern the influence of vitamin D in the reduction of academic stress of health students. The study used a randomized controlled trial (RCT). The population was midwifery students who lived in the Health Polytechnic dormitory, Ministry of Health, Yogyakarta, in 2017. Samples were 77 students of midwifery who did not suffer from any chronic disease, nor did they experience academic stress. They all agreed to become research subjects. Samples were 39 respondents in a treatment group who were administered 1 tablet of 400 mg of vitamin D supplement daily, for 30 days. A control group was given a placebo. Academic stress was assessed by means of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 42 (DASS 42). Data were analyzed by using linear regression. The results showed that daily vitamin D supplement reduced academic stress (p-value 0.000 < 0.05). One dose of 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily for 30 days could reduce academic stress by 11.28 points. To reduce academic stress, students should consume vitamin D and expose their skin to sun rays with ultraviolet.
Obesity Indicators and C-reactive Protein in Indonesian Adults (≥ 40 years): The Indonesian Family Life Survey-5 2014–2015
Authors: Mahwati Yeni , Nurrika Dieta
Published: August 2020

C-reactive protein (CRP) is the best clinical marker for systemic inflammation. Obesity is associated with increased CRP levels. Systemic inflammation is present before morbidity occurs. Research reveals that the identification of obesity indicators and CRP levels is limited among Indonesians. The present study investigated the associations between obesity indicators (body mass index [BMI], waist circumference [WC], waist-to-hip ratio [WHR], waist-to-height ratio [WHtR]) and CRP levels among Indonesian adults. This cross-sectional study based on Indonesian Family Life Survey-5 2014–2015 was conducted among 3,386 adults (≥ 40 years) living in 13 provinces in Indonesia during the study period. All data were collected in 2014. Multiple logistic regression was used to estimate the odds ratio (ORs) and 95% confidence interval (95% CIs) for hs-CRP levels on obesity indicators by using underweight (BMI) and normal (WC, WHR, and WHtR) as references. Our multivariable logistic regression analyses indicated that respondents with increased WHR (OR: 1.278, 95% CI: 1.005–1.625, P < 0.001) were more likely to have high-risk hs-CRP levels than those with normal WHR. Compared with respondents with normal WHtR, those with increased WHtR were found associated with high-risk hs-CRP levels (OR: 1.980, 95% CI: 1.544–2.541, P < 0.001). Therefore, WHR and WHtR can predict central obesity, which is associated with hs-CRP levels.
Family Planning Communication between Wives and Husbands: Insights from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey
Authors: Irawaty Dian Kristiani , Yasin Suziana Mat , Pratomo Hadi
Published: August 2020

Frequent inter-spousal communication is regarded as an indicator of safe family planning practice. Nevertheless, communication about family planning within couples in Indonesia is still largely unexplored. This study assessed the levels of inter-spousal communication about family planning and its associated determinants, using cross-sectional and nationally representative data from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS), from a randomly selected cohort of 8,925 currently-married couples. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, inter-spousal communication behaviors, and attitudes regarding family planning were collected. The dependent variable in this study is how frequently couples discuss family planning, based on wives’ responses. The analyses were stratified based on the frequency of inter-spousal communication: never, once or twice, or more often. The results of the study were greater husband approval of family planning and communication with family planning field workers, and that those encouraged inter-spousal communication in Indonesia.
Molecular characterization of Leishmania species from stray dogs and patients in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alanazi Abdullah D , Alouffi Abdulazi S , Alyousif Mohamed S , Rahi Abdulsadah A , Ali Magda A , Abdullah Hend H.A.M. , Brayner Fabio A , Mendoza-Roldan Jairo Alfonso , Otranto Domenico
Published: August 2020

Background: Leishmania major and Leishmania tropica cause cutaneous leishmaniasis in humans and dogs in several parts of the world, with a large number of cases recorded in the Middle East. However, when occurring in sympatry, the role of each species of Leishmania in the epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is not clear. Methods: To determine the prevalence and to identify the species of Leishmania that infects humans and stray dogs in Riyadh and Al-Qassim (Saudi Arabia), 311 stray dogs and 27 human patients, suspected for Leishmania, were examined for CL by a nested PCR (nPCR).Results: Nested PCR (nPCR) detected seven patients (25.9%) positive for cutaneous leishmaniasis. Five patients from Riyadh were infected by L. major and two from Al-Qassim by L. tropica. In addition, five dogs (1.6%) were infected by L. tropica. Conclusions: This is one of the first molecular studies of leishmaniasis from Saudi Arabia. The relationship between the sand fly vectors and the reservoirs of both Leishmania spp. is still scarcely known in this region, and further epidemiological investigations of domestic and wild canids infected with L. major and L. tropica are needed towards a control and prevention of the infection in canine and human populations.
Efficient differentiation of beige adipocytes from adult human adipose-derived stem/stromal cells
Authors: Singh Amar M. , Zhang Liang , Avery John , Dalton Stephen
Published: August 2020

Beige adipocytes (also known as brite adipocytes) have significant utility for numerous applications, such as drug screening, cell therapy, and disease modelling. However, a high-efficiency protocol from human adult adipose-derived stem/stromal stem cells (ADSC) has not been described. The protocol described here achieves beige adipocyte purities of >92% in a fully-defined, serum-free media cocktail, which enables these downstream applications. This method provides a significant leap forward over previously described, serum-based protocols that were inconsistent and inefficient.
Generation of Bioengineered Neuronal Organoids (BENOs) from human pluripotent stem cells
Authors: Zafeiriou Maria-Patapia , Guobin Bao , Blenkle Alica , Schreiber Marie-Kristin , Zimmermann Wolfram-Hubertus
Published: August 2020

Here we present a new directed differentiation and maturation protocol to generate Bioengineered Neuronal Organoids (BENOs) comprised of complex networks of inhibitory and excitatory neurons as well as supporting glial cells (astrocytes and myelinating oligodendrocytes).
Genetic Polymorphism of human CYP2D6 gene coding region from vivax malaria cases in Yunnan Province, China
Authors: Huang Herong , Dong Ying , Xu Yanchun , Deng Yan , Zhang Canglin , Liu Shuping , Chen Mengni , Liu Yan
Published: August 2020

Background: Primaquine is one of two medications able to effectively eliminate the hypnozoites of P. vivax, and therefore has been recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) as the anti-relapsing drug for the treatment of vivax patients. However, 5-hydroxy-primaquine, the presumed active component, must be generated by CYP2D6 enzyme in human hepatocytes and reduced CYP2D6 enzyme activity caused by gene mutations has been considered cause of primaquine failure. Based on the analysis of CYP2D6 gene polymorphisms in suspected relapsed vivax malaria patients, the current study aims to determine the association between human CYP2D6 genotype and the efficacy of primaquine. Methods: Blood samples from vivax patients in Yunnan Province who received "chloroquine/primaquine eight-day therapy" and experienced suspected relapses were collected from 2014 to 2018. Human genomic DNA was extracted, and 9 exons of CYP2D6 gene were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and were then sequenced. The mutation types of CDS and their association with CYP2D6 enzyme activity changes were analyzed. Results: A total of 156 blood samples from 75 relapsed cases of vivax malaria and 75 non-relapsed cases were collected and two nested-PCR products, the CYP2D6 gene fragments containing exon1-4 and exon5-9 (2411bp and 2388bp), were obtained from the sample. After splicing and combining these two amplification products, we found that the CDS of CYP2D6 gene in each sample was 1491bp in length. Moreover, we identified 24 haplotypes (Hap_1~Hap_24) in the Clustered CYP2D6 full-CDS of 150 patients, including 17 haplotypes in relapsed patients and 15 haplotypes in non-relapsed patients (8 haplotypes co-existed in two groups of patients). In addition, we identified 33 diplotypes (A_1~A_33) in 150 patients. The A_10 and A_12 diplotypes showed higher frequency in suspected relapsed group.Conclusion: Among the numerous mutations of CYP2D6 gene， Hap_2 accounted for the largest proportion in 24 haplotypes. And the combined homozygous mutations at c. 408, c. 1457, especially the two loci combined mutations with c. 886, may be related to the poor efficacy of primaquine in the radical cure P. vivax in Yunnan, however, greater sample size is required confirm these findings.
The Pearl River Declaration: a timely call for enhancing health security through fostering a regional One Health collaboration in the Asia-Pacific
Authors: Alam Noore , Chu Cordia , Li Qianlin , Crook Allison , Whittaker Maxine , Aditama Tjandra , Schak Elena , Budiman Dicky , Barber Bonnie , Lu Jiahai
Published: August 2020

The Second International Symposium on One Health Research (ISOHR) was held in Guangzhou city, China on 23–24 November 2019. A transdisciplinary collaborative approach, One Health (OH), was the central theme of the symposium which brought together more than 260 experts, scholars and emerging researchers from human health, veterinary health, food safety, environmental health and related disciplines and sectors. More than 50 organizations including World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control (USA), and Queensland Government (Australia) participated in the symposium. Scholars, experts and emerging researchers, policy-makers and practitioners in their respective fields delivered over 50 presentations at the symposium, highlighting the collective vulnerability to some of the emerging health challenges the region was combating. These included emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, climate change, food safety and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. The Pearl River Declaration , emanated from the symposium, called for establishing a One Health Cooperation Network in the Southeast Asia–Pacific region with a vision to strengthen regional health security through sharing each other’s knowledge and experience, and making investments in workforce development, scientific innovations such as vaccine research and development, sharing epidemic intelligence, risk identification, risk communication and appropriate response measures against emerging health threats.
Research on Position Optimization of Badminton Doubles Based on Wireless Sensor and Human-computer Interactive Training
Authors: Yao Bo , Liang Na
Published: August 2020

In the continuous development process, robot technology based on multimedia interactions has been widely used in aerospace, medical, education and service industries, and the relationship between robots and humans is getting closer. The improvement of robot intelligence is a process of continuously learning the outside world. Since the introduction of multimedia human-computer interaction technology in 1959, it has provided more and more technical support for human research robots. This paper studies the characteristics of badminton competition, the characteristics of technical and tactics and the collection requirements of on-site training, and completes the technical description of the badminton doubles station. Through the digitalization of the gait-based sensation, the automated acquisition of the gait technology, the simultaneously with the video, the high-speed imaging system, the system implement information integration. Subsequently, the statistical analysis of badminton multimedia techniques and tactics was designed. The skills and tactics of athletes were expressed in the form of video, graphics and text. The operators can carry out the technical and tactical analysis implementation process through good human-computer interaction, and increase the end user's game information. Attention and understanding strengthen the strength and depth of technical and tactical ability analysis. Finally, the station optimization plan for badminton doubles is proposed.
Defining Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions for adults in Portugal
Authors: Sarmento João , Rocha João Victor Muniz , Santana Rui
Published: August 2020

Background Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) are health conditions for which adequate management, treatment and interventions delivered in the ambulatory care setting could potentially prevent hospitalization. Which conditions are sensitive to ambulatory care varies according to the scope of health care services and the context in which the indicator is used. The need for a country-specific validated list for Portugal has already been identified, but currently no national list exists. The objective of this study was to develop a list of Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions for Portugal.Methods A modified web-based Delphi panel approach was designed, in order to determine which conditions can be considered ACSCs in the Portuguese adult population. The selected experts were general practitioners and internal medicine physicians identified by the most relevant Portuguese scientific societies. Experts were presented with previously identified ACSC and asked to select which could be accepted in the Portuguese context. They were also asked to identify other conditions they considered relevant. We estimated the number and cost of ACSC hospitalizations in 2017 in Portugal according to the identified conditions.Results After three rounds the experts agreed on 34 of the 45 initially proposed items. Fourteen new conditions were proposed and four achieved consensus, namely uterine cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, thromboembolic venous disease and voluntary termination of pregnancy. In 2017 133,427 hospitalizations were for ACSC (15.7% of all hospitalizations). This represents a rate of 1,685 per 100,000 adults. The most frequent diagnosis were pneumonia, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/chronic bronchitis, urinary tract infection, colorectal cancer, hypertensive disease atrial fibrillation and complications of diabetes mellitus.Conclusions New ACSC were identified. It is expected that this list could be used henceforward by epidemiologic studies, health services research and for healthcare management purposes. ACSC lists should be updated frequently. Further research is necessary to increase the specificity of ACSC hospitalizations as an indicator of healthcare performance.
Role of Interprofessional Primary Care Teams in Preventing Avoidable Hospitalizations and Hospital Readmissions in Ontario, Canada: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Haj-Ali Wissam , Moineddin Rahim , Hutchison Brian , Wodchis Walter P , Glazier Richard H.
Published: August 2020

Background: Improving health system value and efficiency are considered major policy priorities internationally. Ontario has undergone a primary care reform that included introduction of interprofessional teams. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between receiving care from interprofessional versus non-interprofessional primary care teams and ambulatory care sensitive condition (ACSC) hospitalizations and hospital readmissions. Methods: Population-based administrative databases were linked to form data extractions of interest between the years of 2003-2005 and 2015-2017 in Ontario, Canada. The data sources were available through ICES. The Study Design was a Retrospective longitudinal cohort. We used a “difference-in-differences” approach for evaluating changes in ACSC hospitalizations and hospital readmissions before and after the introduction of interprofessional team-based primary care while adjusting for physician group, physician and patient characteristics. Principal Findings: As of March 31st, 2017, there were a total of 778 physician groups, of which 465 were blended capitation Family Health Organization (FHOs); 177 FHOs (22.8%) were also interprofessional teams and 288 (37%) were more conventional group practices (“non-interprofessional teams”). In this period, there were a total of 13,480 primary care physicians in Ontario of whom 4,848 (36%) were affiliated with FHOs—2,311 (17.1%) practicing in interprofessional teams and 2,537 (18.8%) practicing in non-interprofessional teams. During that same period, there were 475,611 and 618,363 multi-morbid patients in interprofessional teams and non-interprofessional teams respectively out of a total of 2,920,990 multi-morbid adult patients in Ontario. There was no difference in change over time in ACSC admissions between interprofessional and non-interprofessional teams between the pre- and post intervention periods. There were no statistically significant changes in all cause hospital readmission s between the post- and pre-intervention periods for interprofessional and non-interprofessional teams. Conclusion: Our study findings indicate that the introduction of interprofessional team-based primary care was not associated with changes in ACSC hospitalization or hospital readmissions. The findings point for the need to couple interprofessional team-based care with other enablers of a strong primary care system to improve health services utilization efficiency.
Griseococcin(1) from Bovistella radicata (Mont.) Pat and antifungal activity
Authors: ye yong , Zeng Qinghua , zeng qingmei
Published: August 2020

Background To evaluate the antimicrobial and microbicidel activity of B. radicata fermentation broth, the broth was purified by DEAE-cellulose and sephadex LC-20 column. The compounds were submitted to spectral analyses (HPLC, FT-IR, 1D and 2D NMR etc.). Results The purified compounds were identified as the Griseococcin(s) which were naphthoquinone derivatives, the Chemical formula and MW of Griseococcin(1) was determined as C37O10H43N and 661Da. only Griseococcin(1) has good antimicrobial activity among the Griseococcin(s). The zone of inhibition(ZOI), minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) or minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) of Griseococcin(1) were used to investigate the antimicrobial activity. Antifungal activity of Griseococcin(1) was significant, especially for main pathogenic fungus Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes, MFC/MIC of Griseococcin(1) was 1, while MFC/MIC of postive control was greater than 4, the fungicidal effect of Griseococcin(1) was better than that of positive control.Conclusions In this paper, the secondary metabolite compound Griseococcin(1) from B. radicata was purified. The purified compound can restrain main pathogens(T. rubrum and T. mentagrophytes) leading to tinea pedis. The antifungal activity of Griseococcin(1) was similar to that of the positive control and the fungicidal effect of Griseococcin(1) was better than that of positive control, it might be suitable for pharmaceutical industries.