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Effectiveness of Health Sector Special Autonomy Funds Management Program Supiori Regency, Papua
Authors: Tebay Vince , Ratang Westim , Marlissa Elsyan
Published: January 2020

Under the Special Autonomy Law, indigenous Papuans receive special attention and are the main subject of development. The existence of the central government, provincial government, district/city governments, as well as subordinate institutions, are all geared to provide the best service to the indigenous people of Papua, in order that improvedsocial welfare can be realized, so that the lives of indigenous people of Papua can be in line with that of the rest of the population in Indonesia. There are four very important service sectors within the strategic mandate of the Special Autonomy Law to be implemented by the government in relation to the welfare of indigenous Papuans, namely: education, health and nutrition, village infrastructure, and economic empowerment. Supiori local government has yet to determine the performance indicators pertaining to implemented programs and activities funded by Special Autonomy. These conditions make the assessment of performance against the use of Special Autonomy funds difficult because indicators of achievement of the program/ activity are not available.Types of data collected in this study include both secondary and primary data. The data collection techniques used in this study are:Questionnaires and Distributed Questionnaires, In-Depth Interviews, Library Research, and Focus Group Discussions.Supiori Autonomy health sector funding of the programs and activities of the Department of Health in 2012 has been quite effective and beneficial for the Health Services Unit, which includes hospitals, health centers and Puskesmas Pembantu health center. In addition, medical personnel (nurses), Posyandu cadres, pregnant and nursing mothers, infants and toddlers, children and the community district also enjoy greater health benefits.There needs to be involvement and participation in the Health Services Unit Autonomy fund management, in areas ranging from planning to follow-up. Participation can be done through discussions about Health Services Unit needs, as well as the needs foundin the planning and budgeting of Special Autonomy funds in the Supiori health field.
Front Politics and Internal Democracy in National Protest Movement: A Study of the January 2012 Mass Action against Fuel Subsidy Removal in Kano, Nigeria
Authors: Maaji Nura Iro
Published: January 2020

Abstract: The paper examined front politics and internal democracy in national protest movement with emphasis on the January, 2012 mass action against fuel subsidy removal in Kano. In doing so, it utilizes survey research techniques - specialize interview, questionnaire, and participant observation, to find out the reason why people participate in the protest, the bases that led to the formation of united fronts, how the front was managed, and also how it impacted on the allied members. The paper found that, anticipated economic hardships that may follow removal of subsidy from Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as well as poverty were the factors that made people to take to the street to register their grievances. Arising from that, the paper suggest that, for a successful mass based popular action to be staged in a more autonomous and sustainable manner, an independent platform need to first of all be formed.Keywords: Front Politics, Fuel Subsidy Removal (FSR), Internal Democracy, Mass Action, and State
The Indian Tribal Art Market
Authors: Dizaji Farzaneh Maleki
Published: January 2020

Abstract: In the study of art market of Indian tribal, creativeeconomy, cultural economy effect on consumer behavior, governmentprotection, changes of cultural believes and religion by tribal for increasing market, art economic etc. has been considered. In Indian tribal art economics, creative imagination coming from their culture, believes, religions etc. So it becomes more sensitive and restricted. The Field work was conducted in Bhopal (IGRMS), Madhya Pradesh, India. Data collection was performed by qualitative informal depth interview and quantitative data by questionnaire. Tools and technique were including photography, observation; case study (Bhil and Rathwa communities) Research duration was fromMay2015 to March 2016. Consumers of Indian tribal art divided to four categories: foreigners, NRI, artist and very rare common people. The government protection of Tribal art is based on Article 342. The protection is governed by the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tribal affairs, Government of India. And also by organizations like IGRMS, TRIFED, TRTI, Lalit Kala Academy etc. Protection of arts in India is performed under section 22 of the copy right Act 1957, intellectual property right and also scheme of â€œMarket Development of Tribal Products/ Produce. In conclusion art marketing doesnâ€™t have a particular formula for all type of art because they have different target audience.Keywords: Art Market, Creative Economy, Cultural Economy, Indian Tribal Art, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS)
Regional Financial Management Policy that Implies To Criminal Administration
Authors: Sug Sugianto
Published: January 2020

Abstract: Regional autonomy can not be separated from the issue of the financial capacity of each region. In the previous year, autonomy is always associated with Automoney, it means that the independence of region in organizing its authority can be measured from its ability to explore the sources of income of its own. The Act No. 33 of 2004 is very concerning about the financial balance and accountability between the central government and the region in particular. This study used qualitative method, where data sources are obtained through field observation and literature study. The accountability and regional financial control and procedures for regional goverment budget are very important, because corruption seems to have been pervasive in all aspects of life, including in the government system. The linkage of administrative law with criminal law can be understood because both of them are a public law and in the process of law enforcement, criminal sanctions (criminal law) used to strengthen sanctions in state administrative law. In this case the criminal law is used to enforce the norms in other fields of law, or in other words functionalize the criminal law in the field of law.Keywords: Regional Autonomy, Accountability, Government, Law
Engagement in musical criticism: Pavle Stefanovic’s texts in The Music Herald (1938-1940)
Authors: Vasic Aleksandar
Published: January 2020

Pavle Stefanovic (1901-1985) is one of the most prominent Serbian music
critics and essayists. He created extensive musicographic work, largely
scattered in periodicals. A philosopher by education, he had an excellent
knowledge of music and its history. His style was marked by eloquence,
associativity and plasticity of expression. Between 1938 and 1940 he
published eighteen music reviews in The Music Herald, the longest-running
Belgrade music magazine in the interwar period (1928-1941, with interruption
from 1934 to 1938). Stefanovic wrote about concerts, opera and ballet
performances in Belgrade, performances by local and eminent foreign artists.
His reviews include Magda Tagliaferro, Nathan Milstein, Jacques Thibaud,
Enrico Mainardi, Bronis?aw Huberman, Alexander Uninsky, Alexaner Borovsky,
Ignaz Friedman, Nikita Magaloff and many other eminent musicians. Th is study
is devoted to the analysis of the Stefanovic?s procedure. Pavle Stefanovic
was an anti-fascist and left ist. He believed that the task of a music critic
was not merely to analyze and evaluate musical works and musical
interpretations. He argued that the critic should engage in important social
issues that concerned music and music life. That is why he wrote articles on
the occasion of German artists visiting Belgrade, about the persecution of
musicians of Jewish descent and the cultural situation in the Third Reich.
On the other hand, Stefanovic was an aesthetic hedonist who expressed a great
sense of the beauty of musical works. Th at duality - a socially engaged
intellectual and a subtle ?enjoyer? of the art - remained undisturbed. In
these articles he did not go into a deterministic interpretation of the
structure of musical composition and the history of music. And he did not
accept the larpurlartistic views.
New gold pincer-type complexes induce caspase-dependent apoptosis in human cancer cells in vitro
Authors: Zaric Milan , Canovic Petar , Stanojevic-Pirkovic Marijana , Knezevic Sanja , Zivkovic-Zaric Radica , Popovska-Joviĉic Biljana , Hamzagic Nedim , Simovic-Markovic Bojana , Markovic Nenad , Rilak-Simovic Ana
Published: January 2020

Background/Aim. The use of cisplatin as a chemotherapeutic opened the door to the new metal-based drug research. New complexes containing metals such as platinum, palladium, ruthenium and gold have recently been analyzed as potential antitumor agents. The aim of the study was to investigate the cytotoxicity of Au(III) complexes with pincer-type ligands against cervical carcinoma cells (HeLa), breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231 and 4T1) and colon carcinoma cells (HCT116 and CT26), as well as to examine the type and mechanism of cell death that these complexes induced in cancer cells. Methods. The cytotoxicity of Au(III) complexes was investigated by MTT assay. The apoptosis of the treated cancer cells was measured by flow cytometry and applying Annexin V/7AAD staining. The expressions of active proapoptotic protein Bax, antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2 and the percentage of cells containing cleaved caspase-3 in the treated cancer cells were determined by flow cytometry. Results. Complex 1 showed the most potent antitumor effect on HeLa cells, both compared to other two examined gold complexes and compared to cisplatin. The IC50 values on HeLa cells after 72 hours were 1.3 ? 0.4 ?M, 3.4 ? 1.3 ?M, 5.7 ? 0.6 ?M, 26.7 ? 6.5 ?M for complexes 1, 2, 3 and cisplatin, respectively. Complex 1 also exhibited the highest cytotoxicity against MDA-MB-231 and HCT116 cells compared to other tested compounds. The results of Annexin V/7AAD staining showed that all three gold complexes induced apoptosis in the treated cells. Our Au(III) complexes induced apoptosis by caspase-dependent mechanism, but we did not observe that the activation of an internal pathway of apoptosis occurred in the treated cancer cells. Conclusion. According to the results of our in vitro study, all three gold compounds, and especially complex 1, are promising candidates for a new generation of anticancer drugs.
The application of artificial intelligence algorithms for testing the correlation between the state of oral health and adolescent behavior concerning oral health
Authors: Gajic Milica , Lalic Maja , Kalevski Katarina , Lazic Emira , Pavlovic Maja , Ivanovic Mirjana , Milic Jasmina , Matijevic Dusanka , Vojinovic Jovan
Published: January 2020

Background/Aim. A period of adolescence is characterized by turbulent emotional, physical and physiological changes. There are numerous risk factors that may endanger the oral health of adolescents as the influence of parents reduces, while the influence of the environment and peers increases. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to determine the behavior of adolescents concerning oral health, using a new statistical method ? artificial intelligence algorithms. Methods. In the first part of the survey, data on the behavior of adolescents related to oral health were collected. Hiroshima University Dental Behavioral Inventory (HU DBI) questionnaire was used, and additionally expanded with three questions. The second part of the study included clinical examination. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Dentistry in Pancevo, Serbia. The first and second grade high school students were selected for the observation unit. The total sample consisted of 374 students (128 males and 246 females). We applied a special programming language called Python for parsing data, creating a database in digital form, processing data by standard statistical methods and through the Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) method. Results. The artificial intelligence algorithms clustered the respondents into two groups, based on their responses from the HU DBI questionnaire. Thus, the quality of the method and the need for analysis of this type in dental studies are demonstrated and proven. Conclusion. Based on the results obtained through artificial intelligence algorithms, we could conclude that respondents should rather be clustered into characteristic groups and analyzed than divided and observed according to sex, as it is the intuitive division.
Individual-psychological factors and perception of social support in burnout syndrome
Authors: Jovanovic Vesna , Hinic Darko , Dzamonja-Ignjatovic Tamara , Stamatovic-Gajic Branka , Gajic Tomislav , Mihajlovic Goran
Published: January 2020

Background/Aim. Burnout syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that occurs as a response to chronic interpersonal stressors at work. It is manifested by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a sense of reduced personal accomplishment. The aim of the study was to examine the correlation between burnout syndrome, individual-psychological factors and social support among special and regular education teachers, as well as to determine differences of burnout syndrome dimensions between groups of teachers with different educational backgrounds. Methods. This non-experimental, cross-sectional correlation study included 317 teachers (122 special education teachers and 38 other teachers in special education for children with intellectual disabilities and 157 teachers from regular primary schools) from Belgrade. Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), Assertiveness Assessment Questionnaire Scale (A-Scale), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSS), Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale (TSES), and Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS) were used in the study. Results. The highest prevalence of high levels of burnout were recorded on the emotional exhaustion subscale and were 38% for special education teachers, 47% for other teachers in special education, and 39% for teachers in regular education. The most important predictors of burnout in special education teachers were: for emotional exhaustion (self-esteem, efficiency of class management and seniority); for depersonalization (self-esteem, efficiency of class management and social support); for a sense of lower personal accomplishment (assertiveness, effective student learning and class management). The most important predictors of burnout in regular education teachers were: for emotional exhaustion (assertiveness, effective class management, social support and seniority); for depersonalization (self-esteem, effective student learning and seniority); for a reduced personal accomplishment (self-esteem, effective student learning and social support). Conclusion. Individual-psychological factors have emerged as an important predictor of burnout syndrome in the teaching profession, indicating the importance of examining the impact of these factors in other professions that are characterized by the specific demands for a deeper emotional investment during the work process.
The association between the frequency of dental visits and independent factors among adults aged 20 years and over in Serbia
Authors: Cankovic Dusan , Mastilovic Gorana , Cankovic Milos , Radic Ivana , Harhaji Sanja , Cankovic Sonja
Published: January 2020

Background/Aim. Regular check-ups with a dentist are an important component of general oral hygiene habits. In addition to regular visits to a dentist, this includes the ongoing knowledge upgrade in the field of oral health as well as the application of preventive measures recommended by the selected dentist. The aim of this study was to determine the link between dental visits and independent sociodemographic factors and smoking in the adult population in Serbia. Methods. This cross-sectional study represents an analysis of 2013 National Health Survey for the population of Serbia (without the data on Kosovo and Metohija population). The study included 13,404 adults of 20 years of age and older. The mean age of participants was 51.7 years, including 7,221 (53.9%) females and 6,183 (46.1%) males. In order to determine possible predictors of a dental visit, a multivariate logistic regression model was implemented. A visit to a dentist was a dependent variable, while the independent variables were: sex, age, marital status, type of settlement, region, education, employment status, Wealth Index and smoking status. Results. Significant differences were observed between categories of dental visit and all independent variables except marital and smoking status. In the multivariate model, the odds of visiting a dentist in the period ?12 months or longer? vs. ?in the last 6 months? were the highest among older respondents [odds ratio (OR) = 1.03; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.02?1.04], from a rural area (OR = 1.17; 95% CI = 1.03?1.32), with a low (OR = 2.55; 95% CI = 2.12?3.07) and middle education level (OR = 1.76; 95% CI=1.54?2.00), the unemployed (OR=1.20; 95% CI = 1.06? 1.37), those who belong to poorer (OR = 1.30; 95% CI = 1.08?1.54) or the poorest class (OR = 1.71; 95% CI = 1.38? 2.12) and smokers (OR = 1.13; 95% CI = 1.01?1.26). Conclusion. The study demonstrated that sociodemographic factors and smoking are important factors related to a visit to a dentist. This study can help to advance regular visits to a dentist and programs of health education focusing on oral health and smoking cessation as well.
Cybersecurity Breaches and the Role of Information Technology Governance in Audit Committee Charters
Authors: Lankton Nancy , Price Jean B. , Karim Mohammad
Published: January 2020

Cybersecurity is a serious and growing risk for organizations. Firms with board of director involvement in information technology governance (ITG) may be better equipped to deal with this risk. Yet little is known about the audit committee's role in ITG. This study uses efficiency and institutional theories to investigate the influence of security breaches and board-level technology committees on disclosing ITG roles in the audit committee charter. We develop hypotheses and test them using a sample of 189 firms. Results show that firms with a technology committee and a data breach are more likely to disclose ITG roles in the audit committee charter. This suggests that firms experiencing a data breach realize their vulnerability and, by already having oversight at the board level, it is more natural for them to increase oversight by assigning ITG roles to the audit committee. We provide implications and areas for future research.
Trends in Uninsured Rates Before and After Medicaid Expansion in Counties Within and Outside of the Diabetes Belt
Authors: Lobo Jennifer M. , Kim Soyoun , Kang Hyojung , Ocker Gabrielle , McMurry Timothy L. , Balkrishnan Rajesh , Anderson Roger , McCall Anthony , Benitez Joseph , Sohn Min-Woong
Published: January 2020

OBJECTIVE

To examine trends in uninsured rates between 2012 and 2016 among low-income adults aged <65 years and to determine whether the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which expanded Medicaid, impacted insurance coverage in the Diabetes Belt, a region across 15 southern and eastern U.S. states in which residents have high rates of diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Data for 3,129 U.S. counties, obtained from the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates and Area Health Resources Files, were used to analyze trends in uninsured rates among populations with a household income ≤138% of the federal poverty level. Multivariable analysis adjusted for the percentage of county populations aged 50–64 years, the percentage of women, Distressed Communities Index value, and rurality.

RESULTS

In 2012, 39% of the population in the Diabetes Belt and 34% in non-Belt counties were uninsured (P < 0.001). In 2016 in states where Medicaid was expanded, uninsured rates declined rapidly to 13% in Diabetes Belt counties and to 15% in non-Belt counties. Adjusting for county demographic and economic factors, Medicaid expansion helped reduce uninsured rates by 12.3% in Diabetes Belt counties and by 4.9% in non-Belt counties. In 2016, uninsured rates were 15% higher for both Diabetes Belt and non-Belt counties in the nonexpansion states than in the expansion states.

CONCLUSIONS

ACA-driven Medicaid expansion was more significantly associated with reduced uninsured rates in Diabetes Belt than in non-Belt counties. Initial disparities in uninsured rates between Diabetes Belt and non-Belt counties have not existed since 2014 among expansion states. Future studies should examine whether and how Medicaid expansion may have contributed to an increase in the use of health services in order to prevent and treat diabetes in the Diabetes Belt.
Leukocyte Telomere Length, DNA Oxidation, and Risk of Lower-Extremity Amputation in Patients With Long-standing Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Sanchez Manuel , Hoang Sophie , Kannengiesser Caroline , Potier Louis , Hadjadj Samy , Marre Michel , Roussel Ronan , Velho Gilberto , Mohammedi Kamel
Published: January 2020

OBJECTIVE

Telomere shortening and DNA oxidation are associated with premature vascular aging, which may be involved in lower-extremity amputation (LEA). We sought to investigate whether leukocyte telomere length (LTL) and plasma 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), a biomarker of DNA oxidation, were associated with LEA in subjects with type 1 diabetes at high vascular risk.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

LTL (quantitative PCR) and plasma 8-OHdG concentrations (immunoassay method) were assessed at baseline in the GENEDIAB (Génétique de la Néphropathie Diabétique) type 1 diabetes cohort. Logistic and Cox proportional hazards regression models were fitted to estimate odds ratio (OR) (at baseline) and hazard ratio (HR) (during follow-up), with related 95% CI, by increasing biomarker tertiles (T1, T2, T3).

RESULTS

Among 478 participants (56% male, mean ± SD age 45 ± 12 years and diabetes duration 29 ± 10 years), 84 patients had LEA at baseline. Baseline history of LEA was associated with shorter LTL (OR for T2 vs. T1 0.62 [95% CI 0.32–1.22] and for T3 vs. T1 0.41 [0.20–0.84]) but not with plasma 8-OHdG (1.16 [0.56–2.39] and 1.24 [0.61–2.55], respectively). New cases of LEA occurred in 34 (12.3%) participants during the 10-year follow-up. LTL were shorter (HR T2 vs. T1 0.25 [95% CI 0.08–0.67] and T3 vs. T1 0.29 [0.10–0.77]) and plasma 8-OHdG higher (2.20 [0.76–7.35] and 3.11 [1.07–10.32]) in participants who developed LEA during follow-up compared with others. No significant interaction was observed between biomarkers on their association with LEA.

CONCLUSIONS

We report the first independent association between LTL shortening and excess risk of LEA in type 1 diabetes. High plasma 8-OHdG was also associated with incident LEA but partly dependent on cofounding variables.
Respective Contributions of Glycemic Variability and Mean Daily Glucose as Predictors of Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes: Are They Equivalent?
Authors: Monnier Louis , Wojtusciszyn Anne , Molinari Nicolas , Colette Claude , Renard Eric , Owens David
Published: January 2020

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the respective contributions of short-term glycemic variability and mean daily glucose (MDG) concentration to the risk of hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

People with type 1 diabetes (n = 100) investigated at the University Hospital of Montpellier (France) underwent continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) on two consecutive days, providing a total of 200 24-h glycemic profiles. The following parameters were computed: MDG concentration, within-day glycemic variability (coefficient of variation for glucose [%CV]), and risk of hypoglycemia (presented as the percentage of time spent below three glycemic thresholds: 3.9, 3.45, and 3.0 mmol/L).

RESULTS

MDG was significantly higher, and %CV significantly lower (both P < 0.001), when comparing the 24-h glycemic profiles according to whether no time or a certain duration of time was spent below the thresholds. Univariate regression analyses showed that MDG and %CV were the two explanatory variables that entered the model with the outcome variable (time spent below the thresholds). The classification and regression tree procedure indicated that the predominant predictor for hypoglycemia was %CV when the threshold was 3.0 mmol/L. In people with mean glucose ≤7.8 mmol/L, the time spent below 3.0 mmol/L was shortest (P < 0.001) when %CV was below 34%.

CONCLUSIONS

In type 1 diabetes, short-term glycemic variability relative to mean glucose (i.e., %CV) explains more hypoglycemia than does mean glucose alone when the glucose threshold is 3.0 mmol/L. Minimizing the risk of hypoglycemia requires a %CV below 34%.
Glucosamine Use, Inflammation, and Genetic Susceptibility, and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes: A Prospective Study in UK Biobank
Authors: Ma Hao , Li Xiang , Zhou Tao , Sun Dianjianyi , Liang Zhaoxia , Li Ying , Heianza Yoriko , Qi Lu
Published: January 2020

OBJECTIVE

Glucosamine is a widely used supplement typically taken for osteoarthritis and joint pain. Emerging evidence suggests potential links of glucosamine with glucose metabolism, inflammation, and cardiometabolic risk. We prospectively analyzed the association of habitual glucosamine use with risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and assessed whether genetic susceptibility and inflammation status might modify the association.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

This study analyzed 404,508 participants from the UK Biobank who were free of diabetes, cancer, or cardiovascular disease at baseline and completed the questionnaire on supplement use. Cox proportional hazards models were used to evaluate the association between habitual use of glucosamine and risk of incident T2D.

RESULTS

During a median of 8.1 years of follow-up, 7,228 incident cases of T2D were documented. Glucosamine use was associated with a significantly lower risk of T2D (hazard ratio 0.83, 95% CI 0.78–0.89) after adjustment for age, sex, BMI, race, center, Townsend deprivation index, lifestyle factors, history of disease, and other supplement use. This inverse association was more pronounced in participants with a higher blood level of baseline C-reactive protein than in those with a lower level of this inflammation marker (P-interaction = 0.02). A genetic risk score for T2D did not modify this association (P-interaction = 0.99).

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings indicate that glucosamine use is associated with a lower risk of incident T2D.
Madness as Ecological Consciousness in Bole Butake’s Lake God and John Nkengasong’s Black Caps and Red Feathers
Authors: Ekei Myriam
Published: January 2020

This paper seeks to demonstrate that madness is not perceived in its strict sense but it can equally stand for ecological sensitization as indicated by Butake and Nkengasong’s dramaturgy. The plays of these playwrights indicate that environmental advocacy is a strange phenomenon in the universe and is welcomed by a few persons in the community who are regarded as strange beings in the midst of destructive and domineering humans. The paper argues that modernity and technological development have blinded humanity to an extent that anyone who still holds to environmental conservation is seen as a mad person. Madness is a complex word and the root cause of stigmatization, whose existence and concreteness can be seen in its interpretation. Its paradox lies in its existence or complexities when analyzed.  According to Sueellen Campbell, madness is an aspect of the society which humans do not want to accept. Wild, on her part, sees madness as the strange behaviour or frenzy state in man. Madness exposes some realities of man’s true self which he does not want to acknowledge in his life/ society. The methodology adopted for this paper is a comparative and an analytical study of the texts. The article is predicated on the hypothesis that madness is not often regarded in its pure state but often incubates a certain reality when analysed.

The theoretical framework used for the analysis of this paper is ecocriticism that addresses the question of ecological consciousness. Ecocriticism is a theory of literary criticism that studies the relationship between literature and the physical environment as defined by Glotfelty Cheryll and it is relevant in treating the issues discussed here. This work is based on Sueellen Campbell’s tenet which holds: “From the Middle Ages on, in different ways at different times, we have called mad what we do not want to acknowledge in ourselves, what we do not want to acknowledge in our society […]” Glotfelty & Fromm, 128). It considers madness as a means of societal escapism from environmental truth. Campbell’s view is of interest as he evokes the term madness which is in light with the objective of the paper. Only abnormal people dodge from societal obligations and stigmatise the just as they are called mad. The conclusion arrived at is that environmental protection is still observed by a handful of persons as a reality. Humans have a long way to go and need sensitization talks in order for it to be understood. Those interested in ecological conservation are termed mad and end up with name calling/ stigmatized as mad.
Criterios intermodales para la inclusión de modos no motorizados en el área de influencia del Sistema Integral de Transporte del Área Metropolitana de San Salvador
Authors: Grande Ayala Carlos Ernesto , Mendoza Núñez Efraín Eduardo , Molina Nolasco Rodolfo Antonio , Pérez Quinteros Cindy Vanessa , Torres Marroquín Gisel Dayana
Published: January 2020

objetivo principal de la investigación que da origen a este texto es comprender las dinámicas que generan dificultades en mejorar la movilidad intermodal en el proyecto de SITRAMSS y a partir de ese conocimiento establecer criterios que permitan introducir y aspectos que favorezcan la movilidad intermodal en el AMSS, principalmente guiados por el enfoque de la urbanización del movimiento que valora la riqueza de las oportunidades de los encuentros, la experiencia de esos encuentros, las actividades y descansos proporcionadas por esos desplazamientos que favorecen unas condiciones de vínculo o “religancia” (Amar 2011). La estructura metodológica articula tres técnicas de investigación y que consideran la naturaleza de los aspectos determinantes del problema, finalmente se establecen resultados preliminares que contribuyen a determinar criterios para el diseño intermodal.
Principios para un transporte urbano sostenible en Iberoamérica hacia la transición energética
Authors: Ramírez-Pisco Rodrigo , Vásquez Stanescu Carmen Luisa
Published: January 2020

El presente trabajo tiene como propósito revelar los principios que, desde la transición energética, deben desarrollarse en Iberoamérica para garantizar el transporte urbano sostenible. En el mismo se encuentran incluidos los principios de movilidad presentados en diversos proyectos y acuerdos Europeos, con miras a disminuir los efectos del cambio climático producto de los vehículos de combustión. La  priorización de estos principios en función de la consulta a expertos realizada para la implementación en la región. Se priorizan de tres (3) grupos de principios que permitirán el desarrollo transporte urbano sostenible hacia la anhelada transición energética.
Trolebus eléctrico, una primera solución a la movilidad en el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito-Ecuador
Authors: Ayala Taco Jaime Paúl , Ibarra Alexander
Published: January 2020

Se presenta un resumen de las experiencias obtenidas de la implantación de un sistema de transporte basado en autobuses con locomoción eléctrica-trolebus en el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito, capital de la Re- pública del Ecuador. Además se provee de un análisis del empleo de la electricidad como medio energético para alimentar vehículos urbanos como propuesta de solución para mejorar la movilidad urbana y hacerla sostenible.
Manajemen Program Peminatan Peserta Didik Di SMA
Authors: Setiyati Ceri , Mariah Siti
Published: January 2020

The purpose of the study to describe the management of interest programs of learners in the Curriculum 2013 in SMA Negeri 2 Bantul Yogyakarta, including planning, organizing, implementation, and supervision. This type of research is qualitative with data collection techniques: observation, interview, and documentation. Informants are principals, vice principals, teachers, and students. Techniques to check the validity of the data used are observations and triangulation. Data analysis techniques for data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The result of the research indicates that the management of the program of the student's interest is well implemented, covering: planning of the program of interest of the learners is done through the formation of the committee, determining the kinds and quota, instrument and budget; organizing determines working mechanisms, division of tasks and creating a conducive environment; implementation is done through the determination of specialization program, learning process and self-development implementation; and supervision through the compilation of curriculum documents, PPDB reports and supervision of learning.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Dan Kepuasan Mengajar terhadap Prestasi Kerja Guru Agama Kristen
Authors: Widiyanto Mikha Agus , Darmawan I Putu Ayub
Published: January 2020

Teaching competence and theoretical satisfaction are factors that influence job performance. Through this research, the author tests, proves and analyzes and makes a causal relationship model the effect of competence and teaching satisfaction on the work performance of Christian Religious Education teachers. The population in this study were Christian Religious Education Teachers in Kutai Kartanegara District, East Kalimantan. The method in this study is Survey - Causal with data analysis techniques using path analysis. The results of data analysis show that: 1) There is positive and significant direct effect between teaching competencies on teaching achievement of Christian Religious Education teachers, 2) There is a positive and significant direct effect of teaching satisfaction on teaching achievement of Christian Religious Education teachers. Increasing teacher competence will have an impact on professionalism in carrying out teaching assignments and have an impact on work performance. Accompanied by high satisfaction makes the teacher responsible for his work and implement it oriented to achievement.
Pengaruh Motivasi Kerja Dan Kompensasi Guru Terhadap Kinerja Guru SMK Swasta Se-Kecamatan Bangil
Authors: Windasari Windasari , Yahya Muchammad Zulham
Published: January 2020

This research objective to find out the impact of motivation and compensation through teachers performance Vocational High School in Bangil district. Collecting data technique used questionnaire and distributed to respondent. Sampling technique is cluster random sampling. Sample for every school are 3 teachers from each major. Totally sample 42 respondents from 5 schools. Validity test used pearson product moment. Analisis technique to answer the research questions are inferential statistic multiple linier regression. Research results showed motivation and compensation have an impact through teachers performance Vocational High School in Bangil District.
Manajemen Peserta Didik di PKBM Berbasis Alam Studi pada Sanggar Anak Alam (SALAM)
Authors: Pradewi Gunarti Ika , Wijayanti Wiwik , Sukowati Sukowati
Published: January 2020

This research aims to describe the pupil personnel administration conducted in Sanggar Anak Alam (SALAM). SALAM is a form of Teaching-learning activity centre which is based in nature. The method used in this research was qualitative research. The data were collected through the interview, observation, and documental study. The results of this research are: (1) in the recruitment process of students, SALAM gets many helps from media to promote their service, moreover the accountability of the process and the funding of education which are conducted become the essential thing to obtain parents’ trust and make them enrol their children at SALAM. (2) Related to the grouping and guiding: (a) the number of students in each group only consists of about 15 students, (b) the academic and non-academic guiding are based on four pillars of education which consists of food, health, environment, and social-culture, (c) the guiding of interest is conducted through the interest class, (d) there is student guiding through the forum of parents. (3) The evaluation of students can be conducted every time, but the implementation is different for each student. It occurs because the learning method used is research method. Whereas, for the report of students’ learning achievement, there are three methods used, they are: students’ learning process note based on the research for one semester, students’ attitude notein the learning process for one semester, and students’ body skill note in the learning process for onesemester.
Penyemaian Sikap Hidup Damai di Sekolah: Tinjauan Pendidikan Perdamaian dan Multi-Dimensi Kurikulum
Authors: Nurwanto Nurwanto , Habiby Wahdan Najib
Published: January 2020

This article aims to theoretically elaborate a strategy of disseminating peace through peace education and curriculum construction integrated with schooling experiences. Violent behaviors committed by several groups of students have become a reason of why peace dissemination in schools is paramount. The existing curriculum merely concerning its teaching and learning documents has been considered as both insufficient for integrated peace education and inadequate to transform behaviors for peace. This study was conducted through library research on books and journals informing peace education and multidimensional curriculum. This study finds that peace education, which includes building capacities to reduce violence and to sustain cooperative and equal relationships, can be constructed in schooling processes. Moreover, the learning stages need to incorporate various dimensions of peace contents or experiences as planned, acted, evaluated, learned and hidden within the classroom and school interactions. It is suggested that the multi-dimensional curriculum is likely to cohere with a comprehensive school framework for peaceful school life.
Edmodo Based e-Learning Development on Science Lesson in 7th Grade
Authors: Suhaeri Totok , Mustaji Mustaji , Suryaman Suryaman
Published: January 2020

This research aims to produce Edmodo-based e-learning that is feasible and effective to improve science learning outcomes. This research uses a modified Borg & Gall (1983) model. Data collection tools are in the form of questionnaire and test. Data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis. The results showed that the average validation score (1) of the media expert was 4.6 (very valid); (2) peers were 4.5 (very valid); (3) the material expert was 4.5 (very valid); (4) user limited test group is 3.8 (valid); (5) implementation group is 4.1 (valid). To test the effectiveness of e-learning and interactive learning media in improving learning outcomes in Natural Science learning for 7th graders. Based on the pretest results, it obtained an average value of 5.80, then on the posttest results showed an average increase to 75.60. Based on the results of research, it can be concluded that Edmodo-based e-learning developed is feasible and effective to be used in Natural Science learning.
Women as Opinion Leaders within Community (A Model of Feminism Perspective)
Authors: Girsang Lasmery RM
Published: January 2020

Jakarta still faced many social problems. One of them related to urban settlement so that rusunawa was created to be a solution. In the beginning-unfortunately-the government’s policy had resulted in rejection among people living under the poverty line. It was caused by the difficulty of changing old habits from the previous location to a new situation. Besides that, phycological and economic burdens added serious problems for marginalized people. It happened until some women were aware of such a situation and put effort into the community. As a critical paradigm, this article discussed the Feminist Communication Theory to seek the role of voice in the construction of inequality and oppression. By using qualitative research, the results showed that through feminine transformative leadership, the informants were pushed to have abilities to communicate, dialogue, persuade, and influence the community to lead the community for having a new life world.
As diferentes sensações de um b-o-r-d-a-d-o em uma investigação feminista radicalmente qualitativa
Authors: Longano Anna Carolina
Published: January 2020

This is a feminist and radically qualitative article, which makes use of language subversions, seeking consistency between form and content. I count as a radically qualitative feminist inquiry on, with and in the body, art and pedagogy, led me to the Art-Based Research, and to the production of the book For Grossy, Poorly Dressed and in a Bad Day Hair Women. In the book, e-m-b-r-o-i-d-e-r-y was an aesthetic strategy. But during and after the making of the book, I recognize in the process of reflection on femininity, despatriarcalization of ancestry, sensory and affective provocations, and other possibilities for the construction of thoughts and bodies.
Evaluasi Penerapan SIMRS Ditinjau Dari Aspek Kualitas Informasi, Penggunaan Sistem dan Organisasi di RSU Dr. H. Koesnadi Bondowoso
Authors: Mudiono Demiawan Rachmatta Putro , Roziqin Moch. Choirur
Published: January 2020

Sistem Informasi Manajemen Rumah Sakit (SIMRS) adalah bagian dari sistem informasi kesehatan yang menyediakan sumber informasi yang relevan dan akurat di setiap unit rumah sakit. Berdasarkan hasil survey pada instansi rawat inap dan pendaftaran, hasil yang didapat yaitu permasalahan pada aspek manusia. Pengguna SIMRS sering mengalami kesalahan informasi pada aplikasi SIMRS mengenai tersedianya kamar yang diperoleh dari unit rawat inap. Permasalahan tersebut sesuai dengan temuan dilapangan bahwa komponen manusia yaitu perilaku pengguna SIMRS masih kurang baik. Permasalahan yang ada pada organisasi adalah pihak manajemen telah memberikan pelatihan terhadap pengguna sistem, akan tetapi pelatihan yang diberikan oleh pihak manajemen dirasa masih kurang. Berdasarkan masalah diatas, evaluasi penerapan SIMRS dengan aspek kualitas informasi, penggunaan sistem dan organisasi di Dr RSU. H. Koesnadi Bondowoso diperlukan. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi penerapan SIMRS dengan aspek kualitas informasi, organisai dan penggunaan sistem. Jenis penelitian menggunakan penelitian explanatory dengan desain penelitian crossectional. Teknik sampling menggunakan disproportionate stratified random sampling. Analsis data menggunakan SEM dengan program PLS. Hasil penelitian ini terdapat pengaruh langsung antara variabel kualitas informasi dengan variabel penggunaan sistem; tidak ada pengaruh langsung antara variabel kualitas informasi dengan variabel organisasi dan tidak ada pengaruh tidak langsung antara variabel kualitas informasi dengan variabel penggunaan sistem melalui variabel organisasi. Saran untuk penelitian lebih lanjut yaitu terdapat penambahan variabel yang mendukung keberhasilan SIMRS dan penentuan model goodness of fit. Saran untuk rumah sakit yaitu perlu pelatihan secara berkala dan merata serta perlu penetapan SOP pengoperasian SIMRS disetiap unit.
Dermatology and Vaccines: A Call to Arms
Authors: Agrawal Shruti , Tomecki Kenneth J
Published: January 2020

Abstract not available.
A Case Report of Chilblain Lupus Erythematosus in a Young Male with Literature Review
Authors: Shahid Azib , Iftikhar Fatima , Glaser Katherine , Fernandez Anthony
Published: January 2020

Chilblain lupus erythematosus (CHLE), also known as Hutchinson lupus, is rare form of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus. The diagnosis is made in patients with clinical findings of chilblains in conjunction with the clinical or laboratory features of cutaneous or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Similar to idiopathic chilblains (or perniosis), CHLE presents with tender, reddish-blue papules, nodules, or plaques on the toes, fingers, nose, or ears which are precipitated by cold exposure. There is a variation in lab findings that become positive in these patients ranging from a positive Antinuclear antibody (ANA), Rheumatoid factor (RF), SSA/Ro autoantibodies. Anemia, hypocomplementemia, other autoantibodies and elevated ESR have also been described in numerous patients Sporadic disease commonly affects middle-aged women whilst familial disease manifests in childhood. We report herein, a case of CHLE in a young male with no family history of lupus and a negative ANA on initial evaluation. There is little in the published literature on CHLE. This case report serves to revisit the diagnosis of CHLE and review the existing literature. Clinicians should understand the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment initiation in order to reduce associated morbidity and possible disfigurement.
Secukinumab and Latex Allergies: Don't trust your EMR
Authors: Gu Yuhan David , Reynolds Hoyt Harris , Kissel Rebecca , Elewski Boni E
Published: January 2020

Abstract not available.
Recent Advances in Systemic Therapy for Malignant Melanoma
Authors: Khan Umair , Kaushik Shivani , Anvekar Rina
Published: January 2020

Malignant melanoma is a major contributor of skin cancer related mortality with increasing incidence and resistance to therapy. Advanced melanoma has a poor prognosis with a median overall survival of 8-10 months and a 5-year survival rate of 10%. A better understanding of melanogenesis and the tumor microenvironment has led to the development of several new therapies for metastatic melanoma. This review will provide a comprehensive overview of FDA approved novel systemic therapies for advanced melanoma and of other classes of molecules under clinical investigation. This paper will then look at the key signaling pathways these therapies target and briefly discuss the utility of biomarkers in guiding targeted therapy.
Dermatologic Etymology: What's in a Name?
Authors: Regan Paul
Published: January 2020

Abstract not available.
Characterizing the Skin and Gut Microbiome of Alopecia Areata Patients
Authors: Juhasz Margit , Chen Siwei , Khosrovi-Eghbal Arash , Ekelem Chloe , Landaverde Yessica , Baldi Pierre , Mesinkovska Natasha Atanaskova
Published: January 2020

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is caused by autoimmune attack of the hair follicle. The exact pathogenesis is unknown, but hypotheses include innate immunity imbalance, environmental exposures, genetic predisposition, and possibly the microbiome. The objective of this study was to characterize the skin and gut microbiome of AA patients, and compare microbial composition to healthy individuals. Methods: This was a pilot, case-control study. Scalp and fecal microbiome samples were collected from 25 AA patients, and 25 age, gender, and race-matched healthy controls in Southern California with no significant difference in demographic characteristics. After library preparation and identification of bacterial and fungal taxonomy, multivariant analysis was performed to compare AA and healthy microbiomes. Results: The AA scalp microbiome was significant for decreased Clostridia and Malasseziomycetes, and the gut microbiome was significant for decreased Bacteroidia and increased Bacilli (p<0.05) compared to healthy controls. Conclusions: The composition of the AA bacterial and fungal, scalp and gut microbiome is significantly different than healthy individuals. Future directions include using this data to characterize microbial changes associated with AA patient diet, relating to disease severity, and predicting disease progression, prognosis and/or therapeutic response.