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Quality Management in Turkish Public Management: Challenges and Benefits
Authors: Karasoy Hasan Alpay
Published: March 2018

From the late 1970’s onwards, traditional public administration was criticized because it does not meet the needs of developing and changing new world. Following this critique, a new approach to public administration was proposed under the name of New Public Management. The development of new public management changed the concept of the public service. Accountable, transparent, effective, and efficient services have become the basic principles of management. On the other hand, the term “quality” has also gained popularity in public administration. In this sense, Total Quality Management (TQM) was adopted to develop quality systems in public administration worldwide. Turkey has also adopted that system. In this study, the situation assessment of TQM process in Turkey was made through the presentation of strengths and weaknesses. The literature search is conducted to achieve this aim and it is obtained from the research that since quality management cannot be fully realized, there are some deficiencies in practice and in regulatory. In this context the regulatory process needs to be revised specially in terms of evaluating and auditing.
Non Political Grassroots Leadership and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: An Analysis of Challenges and Policy Proposals
Authors: C. Maduabum , Ighodalo Akhakpe
Published: March 2018

The paper argued that Nigeria is inundated with rich human and material resources begging to be harvested by purposeful, creative and innovative leadership. Development that is based on the cultural values of the people and takes a bottom-top approach, holds the key to unlocking the development potentials and at the same time resolve the quagmire the country has found itself since flag independence in 1960. Rather than seek to replicate Western prototype of development, empowering the people through Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to make the right choices and change their situation in such a way that each stage of their lives is increasing better than the proceeding one, is the basis of sustainable development. This can only be realized however, if the right caliber of leadership is in charge of affairs and able to harness and utilize available resources for the growth and development of the grassroots. With the use of the Basic Need Theory (BNT), the paper analyzed issues of grassroots non-political leadership and the role it can play in sustainable development. Drawing experiences from developed and developing countries in the globalize era, it concluded that grassroots leadership cannot successfully address challenges of sustainable development, unless, among other things, it embraces global best practices cultivated and harvested from within Nigeria in the globalize era, promote democracy within CBOs, encourage popular participation, good governance at the grassroots, and financial independence and transparency in the usage or management of financial resources.
Profil Socio-Économique Et Démographique Des Populations Issues De La Migration Sur Le Littoral Ôdjoukrou. (Sud De La Côte d’Ivoire)
Authors: Melaine Mel Mélèdje , Jérôme Aloko N’guessan
Published: March 2018

The rural country of ôdjoukrou, or lôdjoukrou, is part of the Ivorian coastline. It is a space with enormous economic potential. Agricultural space, the boom in the plantation economy, will mobilize a large foreign workforce. This paper focuses on analyzing the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of populations resulting from migration. To meet the objective of this study, the methodological approach used is based on a literature search. We also used a field survey motivated by a questionnaire administered to 1000 migrants. An interview was also conducted with the chieftaincies of the various localities. The study reveals that the majority of migrants are West African immigrants with 79.8%. The majority of migrants, estimated at 38%, work in agriculture. In addition, the study allows us to relate the type of activity carried out in relation to the migrant's geographical origin. Most unhealthy incomes are considered satisfactory, to the point of encouraging regular monthly transfers to other family members of the starting spaces.
Quantification De L’erosion Hydrique En Utilisant Le Modèle Rusle Et Déposition Intégrée Dans Un Sig. Cas Du Bassin Versant De L’oued Isly (Maroc Oriental)
Authors: Driss El Hafid , Brahim Akdim
Published: March 2018

In Morocco, hydric erosion is the main factor in soil degradation. It is a dynamic and very complex phenomenon, linked to natural and anthropic factors that are difficult to control in time and space. Land degradation has visible impacts on the environment and hinders economic and social development. The consequences of erosion, both upstream and downstream of watersheds, are costly for the Moroccan economy. The Oued Isly watershed is an elongated mountan basin with an area of 1312km2. It is part of eastern Morocco. It is located in the south of Oujda city. Wadi Isly is characterized by irregular flow. Its flow increases during the winter and early spring. Extreme flows are recorded after exceptional and very intense rain in the Touissit and Guenfouda mountains. The watershed of Wadi Isly knows currently a very active erosive dynamic that affects all the slopes on both banks of the Oued Isly. Several factors contribute to the processes of soil degradation, such as climatic aggression and anthropogenic action. The objective of this study is to estimate soil losses at the Wadi Isly watershed by the application of the universal soil loss equation (USLE) and the use of GIS and Remote sensing. This study also aims to discuss the amplifying factors of the erosive phenomenon in this semi-arid environment.
Modernité, Postmodernité Et Impérialisme Occidental
Authors: Gning Maurice
Published: March 2018

The objective of this study is to underscore the close link between modernity and postmodernity, two ideologies that are, quite often, opposed. Based on history, geopolitics, interculturality and the views of thoerists and critics of these thoughts, mainly those of Lyotard, Derrida, Foucautlt and the marxists, this paper attempts to demonstrate that the opposition between the two ideologies is only formal. They have the same purpose, namely to fulfil an imperialist task. If modernity is the thought of colonialist Europe at the time of the industrial revolution, postmodernity is that of neocolonialist America in the age of globalization. Both are carriers of universal chaos.
ANALYSIS OF THE DIFFRACTION EFFICIENCY IN TRANSVERSE CONFIGURATION IN SILLENITE CRYSTALS Bi12TiO20
Authors: Villamizar Amado Astrid Lorena , Arias Hernández Néstor Alonso , Molina Prado Martha Lucía , Tebaldi Myrian
Published: March 2018

A theoretical study on sillenite crystal where it obtained an analytics  expression for diffraction efficiency in the on-Bragg regime in transverse configuration () is realized. It is considered non-mobile transmission gratings. An analysis of diffraction efficiency considering the non-uniformity of gratings, material properties, external parameters the applied field or the intensity of beam input or polarization or the optical activity of the crystal beetwen others is realized.
Issues in the Hong Kong Applied Learning Trials
Authors: Bagnall Richard G. , Lin Linnie Wong Koon
Published: March 2018

This paper presents critical issues in the conceptualisation and positioning of applied learning (APL) in Hong Kong trials. It draws on a critical review of official documentation and interviews with participants involved in the 2003-09 developmental trials of APL policy: policy makers, APL provider leadership personnel, school leadership personnel, APL teachers and course coordinators, and APL students. Analysis of the documentation and interview data revealed five critical limiting issues of the way APL was promulgated in and through the policy development process: (1) its de-vocationalisation; (2) its under-theorisation; (3) its limited academic recognition; (4) its lack of vocational recognition; and (5) its poor standing. Those issues suggested the importance of the following considerations in APL policy development: a clear and consistent prioritisation of vocational and general education goals; a strongly theory-driven approach; academic credit equivalence into general educational qualifications; the dual recognition of APL in both general secondary and vocational education qualifications; and sensitivity to the unintended consequences of policy developments.
Development of Misconception Diagnostic Test in Momentum and Impulse Using Isomorphic Problem
Authors: Diyanahesa Nadiyah El-Haq , Kusairi Sentot , Latifah Eny
Published: March 2018

Preconception of the students influences to construct knowledge. They entered the classroom with conception formed from daily life. If their conception are not accordance with scientific concepts it’s  called misconceptions. Misconception is believed by students and used consistently. Teachers need to find out information on a student misconceptions by providing diagnostic tests immedietly. Diagnostic instrument that measure more accurately concepts understanding is isomorphic. Problem isomorphic composed of several question in different context and representation, but solved by the same principles. The goal of this study developing a multiple-choice diagnostic test instrument isomorphic to diagnose misconception of students on momentum and impulse. This study is research and development using ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development or Production, Implementation or Delivery and Evaluations). Development steps consist of: (1) Analysis, (2) Design, (3) Develop, and (4) Implement. Before  Implement steps, test instrument validated by lecture and two teachers. The instrument have been revised administered to students of class XI MIA 4 MAN Tlogo Blitar and  X MIA U1 MAN 1 Tulungagung. Results of this study are 15 items multiple choice diagnostic instruments isomorphic belongs five indicators. Based on the validation by two physics teachers and lecturers, instrument accordance used as a diagnostic instrument capable to distinguish between students misconceptions and naive concept. Around 67.8% of students who have answered the description are still misconceptions. Based on the test analysis accordance with open ended question instrument test diagnostic isomorphic produce higher accuracy by taking two of the three questions the answers provided.
Chemical Profiling and Antimicrobial Properties of Phyto-Active Extracts from Terminalia glaucescens Stem Against Water Microbial Contaminants
Authors: Adeeyo Adeyemi Ojutalayo , Odiyo John , Odelade Kehinde
Published: March 2018

Background:

The present study was designed to evaluate the phytochemicals of Terminalia glaucescens stem extracts and test their antimicrobial potency against water microbial contaminants reported to be multidrug resistant.

Method:

Dry stem powder was extracted with ethanol, ethyl acetate and chloroform. These fractions were then examined for antimicrobial activity by using disc diffusion assay against typical clinical bacteria and fungal isolates which have been reported as water contaminants. The microbial strains were exposed to five different concentrations of extracts: 500 mg/ml, 250 mg/ml, 100 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml and 25 mg/ml.

Result:

It was observed in this study that increase in the concentration of extracts correlated with microbial growth inhibition. In-vitro phytochemical screening of plant extracts revealed the presence of alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, terpenoid, steroid and anthraquinones. Ethanolic extract performs better than ethyl acetate and chloroform extracts, as it recorded the highest zone of inhibition of 20.5 mm against Streptococcus pneumoniae while ethyl acetate and chloroform recorded 17.50 mm each against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Bacillus cereus, respectively. Ethanolic extract also showed the highest antifungal activity against Trichoderma sp. and Aspergillus niger. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of active extracts were observed in the increasing order Ethanol>Chloroform≥ethyl acetate with respect to the maximum zone of inhibition. Activity of crude extract from ethanol, when further compared with commercial antibiotics (Gentamicin, Streptomycin and Nystatin), was significantly higher.

Conclusion:

This plant crude extracts could therefore serve as potential source of new biocides with application in water research and other biotechnological fields.
Purified Mushroom Tyrosinase Induced Melanogenic Protein Expression in B16F10 Melanocytes: A Quantitative Densitometric Analysis
Authors: Zaidi Kamal U. , Ali Sharique A. , Ali Ayesha S.
Published: March 2018

Background:

Human skin exists in a wide range of different colors and gradations, ranging from white to brown to black. This is due to the presence of a chemically inert and stable pigment known as melanin, which is produced deep inside the skin but is displayed as a mosaic at the surface of the body.

Methods & Materials:

In mammalian melanocytes, melanosome is a highly specialized organelle where melanin is synthesized. Melanin synthesis is controlled by tyrosinase, the vital enzyme in melanogenic pathway. The present investigation is based on the effect of purified tyrosinase of Agaricus bisporus on B16F10 melanocytes for melanogenic protein expression.

Results:

After the treatment of purified tyrosinase B16F10 melanocytes did not show any cytotoxic effect. Melanin content in B16F10 melanocytes was increased by purified tyrosinase in a dose-dependent manner. Quantitative western blot analysis revealed that cellular tyrosinase intensity was enhanced after treatment with purified tyrosinase for 48 hours, where the band intensity had a steady increase in the absorption of purified tyrosinase in B16F10 cells. The density analysis described increased absorption for 2 to 5 bands as 2.7, 3.7, 6.7 and 8.6% respectively. The bands in the comparative analysis of western blot were between the Rf value range (0.40-0.57) with maximum absorption of 3000 intensity curve at 32μg/mL, rather than higher concentration 64μg/mL, showing a decrease in the absorption.

Conclusion:

It is presumed that purified tyrosinase can be used as contestants for the treatment of vitiligous skin conditions.
Double-Leaf Infill Masonry Walls Cyclic In-Plane Behaviour: Experimental and Numerical Investigation
Authors: Furtado André , Rodrigues Hugo , Arêde António , Varum Humberto
Published: March 2018

Background:

The infill masonry walls are widely used in the construction of reinforced concrete buildings for different reasons (partition, thermal and acoustic demands). Since the ‘60s decade, one of the most common typology in the southern Europe was the double-leaf infill walls. Recent earthquake events proved that this specific typology have an important role in the seismic response of reinforced concrete structures in terms of stiffness, strength and failure mechanisms. However, modelling approaches of these specific infill panels cannot be found over the literature.

Objective:

Due to this, the major goal of the present manuscript is to present a simplified modelling strategy to simulate the double-leaf infill masonry walls seismic behaviour in the software OpenSees.

Method:

For this, two different modelling strategies were proposed, namely through a global and an individual modelling of the panels. An equivalent double-strut model was assumed and both strategies were compared and calibrated with experimental results from a full-scale in-plane test of a double-leaf infill masonry wall.

Results:

The numerical results obtained by each strategy are very accurate in terms of prediction of the specimen’ initial stiffness, maximum strength and strength degradation.

Conclusion:

From the force evolution throughout the tests, it was observed differences lower than 10%. Globally, the individual modelling approach reached better results.
Imaging and Purchasing Decision in Traditional Art Market
Authors: Gama Agus Wahyudi Salasa , Rustiarini Ni Wayan , Anggraini Ni Putu Nita
Published: March 2018

Art market or souvenir market can not be separated from the existence of Bali island, unlike a tourist destination. The development of modern souvenir market was very disturbing traders in the traditional souvenir market. Due to it was feared will turn off the traditional art market. In this regard, to ensure the factors that need to be optimized in order to increase tourist visits to traditional Art Market was very important to conduct research. Based on the background and the problem, this research has a purpose to analyze the influence of art market attribute, promotion and service quality to market image and purchasing decision with research location at Guwang Art Market. The present research was designed as a descriptive and analytic approach. It defined that was descriptive facts, followed by analysis of the significance of empirical facts found. The descriptions were included the facts of market attributes, promotion, service quality, and market image in purchasing decisions. The population in the study were tourists who visit Guwang Art Market. Data collection was conducted with questionnaires distributed to travelers visiting the Guwang Art Market in April-July 2015. Data analysis used Structural Equation Model.
Aislamiento del virus herpes bovino tipo 1 en bovinos del departamento de Córdoba - Colombia
Authors: Vera A. Victor , Betancur H. César
Published: March 2018

Objetivo. Realizar el aislamiento del virus herpes bovino tipo 1 (BHV-1) en ganado bovino con antecedentes de infertilidad. Materiales y métodos. A partir de 85 animales, provenientes de diferentes áreas rurales del departamento de Córdoba, Colombia, sin antecedentes de vacunación y con titulos neutralizantes contra la enfermedad de la rinotraqueitis bovina infecciosa (IBR) por seroneutralización, se escogieron dos toros y una vaca para hacer aislamiento de HVB-1. Los animales fueron inmunosuprimidos con Dexametasona, y se obtuvieron muestras con hisopos nasales, oculares y de lavado prepucial en los toros y vaginales en la vaca respectivamente. Resultados. Se observó un efecto citopático a las 3 horas después de la inoculación de las células MDBK con el lavado genital de la vaca y a las 24 horas en los toros, con exposición del efecto en “racimo” a las 48 horas. El aislamiento en ambos tipos de muestras, sugiere que la reactivación viral fue seguida por una fase de viremia y excreción del virus en las secreciones naturales. Conclusiones. El aislamiento del virus HVB-1 en los reproductores aparentemente sanos pero con títulos a la prueba de seroneutralización, establece la presencia de latencia viral en éstos animales, importante factor epidemiológico en la difusión de la enfermedad a nivel de campo. Se deben iniciar los estudios necesarios para establecer el subtipo de virus actuante en el campo, para conocer sus características antigénicas y su correspondencia con las cepas vacunales.
Distribución y abundancia de los huevos de estróngilos digestivos en bovinos infectados naturalmente
Authors: Quijada P. Jessica , Bethencourt Angélica , Pérez M. Arlett , Vivas P. Isis , Salcedo Pedro
Published: March 2018

Objetivo. Determinar la prevalencia, cargas parasitarias y distribución de las infecciones naturales con estróngilos digestivos dentro de rebaños bovinos de una zona ganadera del Estado Falcón en Venezuela. Materiales y métodos. Se evaluaron cuatro fincas de bovinos doble propósito. Los animales son tipo “Carora” (mestizaje de razas: Holstein, Pardo Suizo, Cebuínos). Durante siete meses se analizaron (Técnica de Mc Master) un total de 1140 muestras. La muestra de cada finca se estratificó en cuatro grupo etarios (1: Becerros 0-6 meses; 2: Mautes 7-12; 3: Novillas 13-24 y 4: Adultos >25 meses). Resultados. Los valores de prevalencia promedio fueron: 31.06-50.36%. Se halló diferencia estadística (p ≤0,05) entre los niveles de prevalencia entre fincas y entre grupos etarios. Las infecciones se distribuyeron de forma sobredispersada en cada rebaño, evidenciado por los bajos valores de K (0.001-0.01). Conclusiones. Los valores de abundancia se afectaron más por el número de animales con altas cargas que por la prevalencia. La mayoría de las infecciones no revistió importancia clínica, las altas cargas parasitarias representaron 1.75-28.56% de todas las infecciones.
Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes in raw goat`s milk
Authors: Albarracín C. Yolanda , Poutou P. Raúl A. , Carrascal C. Ana
Published: March 2018

Objetivo. Detectar Listeria spp. y Listeria monocytogenes en leches crudas de cabras, provenientes del corregimiento de la Garita, Norte de Santander. Materiales y métodos. Se tomaron 90 muestras de leche cruda de cabra, mediante muestreo estratificado, en un período de 4 meses; durante el muestreo se tomó la temperatura de las leches. Para el aislamiento de L. monocytogenes se utilizó la técnica sugerida por el INVIMA y se confirmó la especie por PCR. Resultados. Se encontraron ocho productores de leches de cabra en esta zona, ninguno refrigera, ni pasteuriza la leche. Se encontró una ocurrencia de 3% de L. monocytogenes y 15% de otras especies. Se demostró que la leches obtenidas en esta zona contienen este patógeno que puede llegar a causar Listeriosis en los grupos de riesgo como niños menores de 5 años, mujeres en etapa de gestación, adultos mayores y pacientes inmunocomprometidos. Conclusiones. Se demostró la circulación de este patógeno en la leche de cabra y al ser un producto que se consume directamente por las personas pone en riesgo su salud.
Identifikasi faktor Penerapan Green Supply Chain Management Pada Industri Furniture Kayu
Authors: Djunaidi Much , Sholeh M. Abdul Azis , Mufiid Nur Muhammad
Published: March 2018

Competition in the manufacturing industry continues to increase, along with the shift in consumer demands increasingly aware of environmental sustainability. Implementation of green supply chain management became one of the company's attention to answer the demands. The government has also regulated related regulations. In Indonesia, wood furniture industries related to environmental conservation have not applied Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM). This study examines the factors that encourage the implementation of GSCM in the wood furniture industry, by involving relevant stakeholders. The weight of the influencing factor is determined by the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The results show consumer behavior, support from top management, and organizational strategies that influence the application of GSCM predominantly.
Integrated Supply Chain Contract Model With Drop-Shipper Players
Authors: Ibrahim Faisal
Published: March 2018

In this paper, we developed model integrated supply chain model with drop-shipper players.  The aim of the study is to integrate players in the supply chain system that one of its players is a drop shipper. This coordination model considers the policy of late payment and prosecution for delivery of goods. Previous, The author has described the supply chain system in detail. The experiments were conducted into different case scenarios, where each scenario would represent the actual system that occurred. Then also conducted sensitivity analysis on some predicted variables significantly influence the total cost of the supply chain. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that coordination with consideration of delay in payment and penalty contract for drop ship has successfully integrated the players in the supply chain system under study. This can be proved by the lower total cost of the supply chain when it is integrated with that consideration.
El papel de la ESAP en el desarrollo de capacidades institucionales para el postconflicto
Authors: Moreno Ojeda Claudia Marisol
Published: March 2018

Editorial del Número 26 a cargo de la Decana de la Facultad de Investigaciones, Escuela Superior de Administracion Pública.
A MONTAGEM DE ANTÍGONA EM 1979 – ENTREVISTAS COM LUIZ PAULO VASCONCELLOS E SANDRA DANI
Authors: Rodrigues Gabriela Rocha
Published: March 2018

As entrevistas com o diretor Luiz Paulo Vasconcelos e a atriz Sandra Dani, versam sobre a montagem de Antígona, realizada em Porto Alegre, em 1979, sob o jugo de uma ditadura militar. A pesquisa revela que a encenação teatral em tempos de exceção proporciona um momento único de reflexão e resistência, pois oportuniza ao público ampliar a visão e compreensão do tempo histórico do qual faz parte. É importante ressaltar que tais entrevistas foram realizadas em março e abril de 2013 na cidade de Porto Alegre, na modalidade aberta, que prioriza a informalidade entre entrevistado e entrevistador, e transcritas obedecendo a fala literal do entrevistado, numa tentativa de garantir a máxima fidelidade documental. Palavras-chave: Antígona. Teatro. Sandra Dani. Luiz Paulo Vasconcellos.
Detection and Characterization of CD8+ Autoreactive Memory Stem T Cells in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Vignali Debora , Cantarelli Elisa , Bordignon Carlotta , Canu Adriana , Citro Antonio , Annoni Andrea , Piemonti Lorenzo , Monti Paolo
Published: March 2018

Stem memory T cells (Tscm) constitute the earliest developmental stage of memory T cells, displaying stem cell–like properties, such as self-renewal capacity. Their superior immune reconstitution potential has sparked interest in cancer immune therapy, vaccine development, and immune reconstitution, whereas their role in autoimmunity is largely unexplored. Here we show that autoreactive CD8+ Tscm specific for β-cell antigens GAD65, insulin, and IGRP are present in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In vitro, the generation of autoreactive Tscm from naive precursors required the presence of the homeostatic cytokine interleukin-7 (IL-7). IL-7 promotes glucose uptake via overexpression of GLUT1 and upregulation of the glycolytic enzyme hexokinase 2. Even though metabolism depends on glucose uptake, the subsequent oxidation of pyruvate in the mitochondria was necessary for Tscm generation from naive precursors. In patients with T1D, high expression of GLUT1 was a hallmark of circulating Tscm, and targeting glucose uptake via GLUT1 using the selective inhibitor WZB117 resulted in inhibition of Tscm generation and expansion. Our results suggest that autoreactive Tscm are present in patients with T1D and can be selectively targeted by inhibition of glucose metabolism.
The Effects of Different Levels of Ambient Oxygen in an Oxygen-Enriched Surgical Environment and Production of Surgical Fires
Authors: Davis Leah B. , Saxen Mark A. , Jones James E. , McGlothlin James D. , Yepes Juan F. , Sanders Brian J.
Published: March 2018

Surgical fires require an oxygen-enriched environment, a flammable substrate, and an ignition source. We hypothesized ambient oxygen concentration is proportional to the latency time to combustion and the incidence of surgical fires that are detected. We examined latency time and number of events, utilizing the VanCleave et al model of intraoral fire ignition under 60, 80, and 100% oxygen concentration and flow rates of 4 and 10 L/min. Results demonstrated that ambient oxygen concentration and flow rate correlated positively to the initiation of combustion. The number of combustion events with 60% oxygen was significantly lower than with both 80% (p = .0168) and 100% (p = .002). Likewise, the number of events with 80% oxygen was significantly lower than with 100% oxygen (p = .0019). Flow rate has a significant effect on the time to the first event (p = .0002), time to first audible pop (p = .0039), and time to first flash or fire (p < .0001). No combustion occurred at oxygen concentrations less than 60% or flows less than 4 L/min. We conclude that latency time to combustion is directly proportional to ambient oxygen concentration and flow rate. Minimum oxygen concentration and flow rate were identified in our model. Further research is indicated to determine the minimal clinical oxygen concentration and flow rate needed to support combustion of an intraoral fire in a patient.
Dexmedetomidine Enhances the Pulpal Anesthetic Effect of Lidocaine: A Pilot Study
Authors: Tonooka Yoko , Sunada Katsuhisa
Published: March 2018

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride (DEX) demonstrates analgesic, sedative, and hypotensive effects. DEX may also enhance the effect of local anesthetics used in the oral cavity, although this has not been well established in combination with lidocaine. We conducted a single-blind crossover study in 8 healthy volunteers to investigate whether DEX enhances the anesthetic effect of lidocaine in the oral cavity. DEX or DEX + lidocaine was injected into the labial gingiva corresponding to the root apex of the maxillary left central incisor and into the buccal gingiva corresponding to the root apex of the mandibular right first molar. Pain threshold, blood pressure, pulse rate, oxygen saturation, and bispectral index were measured 5 minutes after treatment and at 10-minute intervals for 60 minutes. DEX + lidocaine caused pulpal anesthesia in more subjects than lidocaine alone; this difference was significant for both central incisors and first molars up to 40 minutes after treatment. Following DEX + lidocaine treatment, blood pressure and bispectral index were significantly reduced at several time points, and pulse rate significantly reduced at all time points. Neither treatment caused changes in oxygen saturation. In conclusion, administering DEX with lidocaine for dental local anesthesia caused sedation and enhanced local anesthesia compared to lidocaine alone.
Pelatihan dan Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Berdasarkan Permendikbud Nomor 22 Tahun 2016 pada Guru-Guru di Gugus V Kediri, Kecamatan Kediri Kabupaten
Authors: Sudana Dewa Nyoman
Published: March 2018

This activity was  a community work in education.  The purpose of this activity was to improve elementary school teachers’ ability in SD Gugus V of Kediri district of Tabanan regency in developing teaching materials based on the Regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture No. 22 of Year  2010. This community work  was done in seven months starting from 2nd April, 2017 by giving knowledge about materials development in the form of  training and tutoring using lecturing, question and answer, discussion and assignment methods. To know the teachers’ ability in writing lesson plans, observation and  task assessment methods were used. The results of obserrvation showed that all of the  25 participating teachers were enthusiastic  from the beginning to the end of the activity. While from the assessment of the tasks in the form of materials development it was shown that 96% or 24 teachers  understood and were able to write lesson plans well and 4% or 1 person had a good ability. From the results obtained it can be stated that the implementation of P2M in Gugus V, Kediri district, Tabanan regency was done  smoothly and successful.
ANALYSIS OF TAXPAYER ANNUAL REPORTING OF TAXPAYER MANUALLY TO THE TAX REVENUE TARGET IN BULELENG REGENCY
Authors: Purnamawati I Gusti Ayu , Nursansiwi Dwi Arini
Published: March 2018

This study aims to determine the analysis of taxpayer annual reporting of taxpayer manually to the target of tax revenue in Buleleng regency in 2015. The data used are qualitative data in the form of the number of mandatory taxpayers required SPT and the realization of tax returns. Data collection techniques used are interview and documentation method which is analyzed by using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed: the number of annual SPT reporting targets with the realization of annual SPT receipts has exceeded the target so that it can be said has been achieved. Factors that influence the achievement of tax revenue target in Buleleng Regency in 2015 is taxpayer compliance in conducting annual SPT reporting.
A Global Approach to Assure Protection of Data
Authors: Prashanth Tirumanapally , CHANDAR RAO GUNDU PURNA
Published: March 2018

It has been predicted that analyzing Big Data will become a key basis of competition, underpinning new waves of productivity growth, innovation, and consumer surplus. Since data is a critical component, it is essential to ensure privacy and protect data no matter where it resides and how it is consumed. Organizations are now defending for attacks occurred yesterday, however their adversaries look to exploit the vulnerabilities of tomorrow. Consequently, sophisticated intruders are bypassing perimeter defenses to perpetrate dynamic attacks that are highly targeted and difficult to detect. In this work we present a strategy focusing the few important questions to the most critical data vulnerabilities.
Analysis of Inter-Satellite Optical Wireless Communication System
Authors: Singh Rajbir
Published: March 2018

Optical networks are bandwidth efficient networks are used for long haul communication providing seamless data transfer. For high speed data transmission in open space between different satellites, Inter-satellite Optical wireless communication (IsOWC) is widely used .In this paper we have evaluated the performance of IsOWC communication link for high speed data transmission .The performance of the system is evaluated on the basis of qualitative parameters such as Q-factor and BER using optisystem simulator.
Work-Life Balance of Women Employees in Service sector: A Pilot Study
Authors: Kshirsagar Sonali Ramesh
Published: March 2018

An employed mother is carrying the pains of her child crying at home till she returns at home indicating separation anxiety; a Father is stressed on the work spot resulting of his known negligence for his family. It has a great influence on overall quality of life.  Of course the art of doing lies in balancing among work, non-work and family aspects of life. Work and quality of life: QWL provides for the balanced relationship among work, non-work and family life should not be strained by working hours, including business travel, transfers, vacations etc. The research study was focused on Women Employee Work-Life Balance of service sector namely Academics, Banks and Health care sector of Aurangabad Region on a pilot study basis . An Attempt was done to study the existence of work-life balance problem among the working women in the specified area which can be executed on a large sample later on. It was tried to examine how the factors affecting work-life balance influence quality of life of married working women.
A Novel Study of Cloud Computing
Authors: Khandelwal Ankit , Wadhwani Roshni , Parihar Shefali
Published: March 2018

On demand or on pay per use of resource such as: network, storage and server these all facilities are provided by cloud computing through internet is called cloud computing. Although, cloud computing is facilitating the Information Technology industry, the research and development in this arena is yet to be satisfactory. Our contribution in this paper is an advanced survey focusing on cloud computing concept and most advanced research issues. This paper provides a better understanding of the cloud computing and identifies important research issues in this burgeoning area of computer science. Section 1 contains the introduction, in the section 2, we provide an overview of cloud computing, section 3 contains the security architecture and section 4 will focus on the research issues and security issue. We conclude the paper on section 5 along with references.
A Novel Approach for Congestion Avoidance Using EIRED Algorithm in MANET
Authors: Singh Abreet Pal , Boparai Rajdavinder Singh
Published: March 2018

A Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) is a set of remote versatile hubs shaping an element self-sufficient system. Hubs speak with one another without the mediation of concentrated access focuses or base stations. In MANET various issues have been encountered that degrades the performance of the network. These problem are congestion occurs in the network sue to peer to peer communication. Sometime a single node received large amount data than that a node can transmit further to destination. This issue get extend to data loss due to congestion occurred on a node. Optimum path assures guaranteed delivery of data from source to destination. In this paper a novel approach that is based early detection of congestion at each node has been used for congestion avoidance in the proposed work. Priority and probability has been assigned for all the nodes so that data can be transmitted in effective manner. On the basis of various parameters it has been analyzed that proposed approach provides better congestion avoidance as compare to existing approaches.
BIG DATA IN BUSINESS
Authors: ADEBO PHILIP
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACTBusiness has always desired to derive insights from big data in order to make better, smarter, data-driven decisions.  Big data refers to data that are generated at high volume, high velocity, high variety, high veracity, and high value. It has fundamentally changed the way business companies operate, make decisions, and compete. It can create value for businesses. This paper provides a brief introduction to how big data is being used in businesses.
Reformulasi Keyakinan Guru dalam Implementasi Kurikulum
Authors: Musanna Al
Published: March 2018

This paper aims to provide another alternative perspective on teachersâ€™ beliefs towards curriculum implementation. This study focuses on the essence of teacherâ€™s belief in the curriculum implementation. It also gives attention to the reformulation approach of teacher belief. Based on literatur review, it reveals that the curriculum needs not only competent teachers but also positive beliefs teacher about the curriculum. Attention to the reformulation of teacher beliefs still in a peripheral and subordinate in praxis of curriculum development. Policy makers still in mainstreaming to develop teacher capability related to technical competence and procedural instruction. In fact, a number of researchers dictate that teacher beliefs significantly contribute to the success of the curriculum implementation. This literatur review concluded that teachers beliefs about the curriculum, academic climates, and interaction with learners are detrimental to the curriculum implementation. New beliefs and conceptions are at the heart of implementation. Reformulation of teacher beliefs requires a personalized approach to change and direct it positively to contribute to curriculum implementation.Â ABSTRAKGuru dan kurikulum merupakan unsur substansial dalam praksis pendidikan. Kurikulum yang terdiri atas serangkaian rencana terkait tujuan, materi dan strategi pengembangan iklim pembelajaran dan indikator penilaian memerlukan guru yang tidak hanya kompeten, tetapi juga memiliki keyakinan yang positif terhadap kurikulum. Perhatian pada reformulasi keyakinan guru masih berada pada posisi periferal dan tersubordinasi oleh pengarus-utamaan (mainstreaming) pengembangan kemampuan guru terkait kompetensi teknis dan prosedural pengajaran. Padahal, dimensi keyakinan guru berkontribusi penting pada keberhasilan dan kebermaknaan kurikulum. Keyakinan guru terhadap kurikulum yang dijewantahkan melalui interaksi dengan peserta didik merupakan determinan implementasi kurikulum. Keyakinan guru memerlukan pendekatan personal untuk mengubah dan mengarahkannya sehingga berkontribusi positif dalamÂ  implementasi kurikulum.Â
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL PROTOTIPE BAHAN AJAR CETAK MATA KULIAH PENDIDIKAN LINGKUNGAN HIDUP PADA PENDIDIKAN TERBUKA DAN JARAK JAUH: STUDI KASUS DI UNIVERSITAS TERBUKA
Authors: Rumanta Maman , Iryani Krisna , Retnaningsih Anna
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this research is to produce the module prototype of teaching material on the Environmental Education course in Open University. This research used the formative evaluation technique, by developing, a prototype of module of teaching material on Human Being, Energy, and Natural Resource as a model in writing other modules. The module was tested and revised gradually, starting from one-to-one evaluation; the small group evaluation; and field evaluation. The result of the research shows that several deficiencies were found in the module prototype on the one-to-one evaluation, such as the less obvious picture with the description written in foreign language, formative test that is not suitable with the material, and some terms that are not clearly explained. The result of small group evaluation also shows that the material on module prototype is too excessive and there are some topics that must be revised. Meanwhile, the result of field test shows that the module prototype is quite good and it can be understood by respondents, but there are still suggestions related to the use of term that is not obvious. It can be concluded that the prototype of teaching material for Environmental Education is quite good to use as the teaching material for distance education after evaluation, revision, and field test, withÂ a little bit the revision especially related to the use of term.Â ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan prototipe modul pada bahan ajar mata kuliah Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup, Universitas Terbuka. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik evaluasi formatif, dengan mengembangkan satu prototipe modul bahan ajar berupa modul 2Â  tentang Manusia, Energi, dan Sumber Daya Alam, sebagai model dalam penulisan modul lainnya. Prototipe modul bahan ajar tersebut diuji coba dan direvisi secara bertahap, mulai dari evaluasi satu-satu dilanjutkan dengan evaluasi kelompok kecil, dan evaluasi lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada evaluasi satu-satu, ditemukan adanya beberapa kekurangan, seperti gambar yang kurang jelas dengan keterangan masih menggunakan bahasa asing, tes formatif yang tidak sesuai dengan materi, serta beberapa istilah yang belum dijelaskan. Hasil evaluasi kelompok kecil menunjukkan materi pada prototipe modul bahan ajar tersebut terlalu banyak, kualitas gambar kurang memadai, dan ada beberapa materi yang perlu diperbaiki.Â  Sedangkan hasil uji lapangan menunjukkan bahwa prototipe modul tersebut sudah cukup baik dan dapat dimengerti responden, namun masih ada saran penggunaan istilah yang belum jelas. Disimpulkan bahwa setelah melakukan serangkaian evaluasi dan revisiÂ  diakhiri dengan uji lapangan, prototipe modul bahan ajar Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup tersebut cukup baik untuk digunakan sebagai bahan ajar pendidikan jarak jauh, dengan beberapa catatan perbaikan khususnya penggunaan istilah.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI INTRINSIK TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA DAN KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT BUSSAN AUTO FINANCE
Authors: Widyaputra Ketut Andika , Dewi A.A Sagung Kartika
Published: March 2018

Performance is the result of work produced both in terms of quality and quantity of work and can be accounted for in accordance with its role within the organization or company, and accompanied by the ability, skill, and skill in completing the work within a certain period of time. This research was conducted at PT Bussan Auto Finance Branch of Denpasar by using 73 employees as research respondents. Sample determination technique used in this research is saturated sample technique. Data collection was done through interviews and questionnaires. Data analysis technique used in this research is path analysis processed using SPSS software. Based on the results of the analysis, this study shows that intrinsic motivation has a significant positive effect on job satisfaction. This shows that giving good intrinsic motivation to employees can increase employee work satisfaction to the company. Job satisfaction has a significant negative effect on employee performance. The higher the job satisfaction is perceived, the higher the employee's performance against his company. Intrinsic motivation has a significant positive effect on employee performance. Giving good intrinsic motivation to employees can improve employee performance against the company.

 

Keywords: intrinsic motivation, job satisfaction, employee performance
Authors: Setiawan I Putu Indra , Piartrini Putu Saroyini
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this study is to explain how employee empowerment and job stress affect commitment organizational of employees in the housekeeping department based on data accumulated from the Villa Ocean Blue accommodation company. The population of this study is all the permanent employees of Ocean Blue Villa housekeeping department. Data were analyzed by multiple linier regression analysis method. The study found that employee empowerment has a significant positive effect on commitment organizational  whereas work stress has a significant negative effect on organizational commitment.

 

Keywords: employee empowerment, job stress, and commitment organizational.
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN RESTORAN WARUNG TAULAN BADUNG
Authors: . ZULKARNAEN , Sudarma I Nyoman
Published: March 2018

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan dan kompensasi finansial terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan  Restoran Warung Taulan Badung. Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif asosiatif.  Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan sekunder. Metode penentuan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah sampel jenuh, sehingga sampel pada penelitian ini adalah sama dengan jumlah populasinya yaitu 31 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dan kuisioner. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kepemimpinan tranformasional dan kompensasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan Restoran Warung Taulan Badung.
MEMBANGUN INTENSI BERWIRAUSAHA MAHASISWA FAKULTAS EKONOMI UNIVERSITAS WARMADEWA MELALUI PENDIDIKAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN, EFIKASI DIRI, DAN KEBUTUHAN AKAN PRESTASI
Authors: Darmayanti Putu Ayu Dian , Suasana I Gst A. Kt Gd
Published: March 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan pengaruh pendidikan kewirausahaan, efikasi diri dan kebutuhan akan prestasi terhadap intensi berwirausaha mahasiswa S1 reguler Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Warmadewa angkatan 2015. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Warmadewa. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan 100 responden dengan menggunakan teknik dengan menggunakan teknik non probability sampling, khususnya purposive sampling. Hasil pengujian hipotesis menunjukkan pendidikan kewirausahaan, efikasi diri dan kebutuhan akan prestasi secara signifikan berpengaruh positif terhadap intensi berwirausaha. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut, calon wirausahawan ataupun mahasiswa ada baiknya memperhatikan pengaruh pendidikan kewirausahaan, efikasi diri dan kebutuhan akan prestasi sebagai bahan pertimbangan dalam mengaplikasikan intensi berwirausaha, karena ketiga variabel ini secara signifikan berpengaruh positif terhadap intensi berwirausaha 

Kata kunci : pendidikan kewirausahaan, efikasi diri, kebutuhan akan prestasi, intensi berwirausaha
PENGARUH KECANDUAN INTERNET DAN MATERIALISME TERHADAP PERILAKU PEMBELIAN KOMPULSIF ONLINE
Authors: Wulandari Kurnianingtias
Published: March 2018

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kecanduan internet dan materialisme terhadap perilaku belanja kompulsif online. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menyasar masyarakat Indonesia pengguna media internet. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 80 responden dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner secara online yang menggunakan skala Likert 5 poin untuk mengukur 16 indikator. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kecanduan internet dan materialisme berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku pembelian kompulsif online. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian semakin sering seseorang menghabiskan waktunya bermain internet serta memiliki pola pikir materialis cenderung memiliki perilaku belanja kompulsif online. Fenomena tersebut merupakan peluang yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh pelaku usaha untuk merancang strategi yang mampu mendorong calon konsumen agar tertarik dan membeli produk yang ditawarkan.