bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A reescrita do Novo Testamento e a crítica social em “A morte de Jesus”, de Eça de Queirós
Authors: Carniel Jean Carlos , Pavanelo Luciene Marie
Published: May 2018

Objetiva-se, com este trabalho, analisar a reescrita do Novo Testamento e a crítica social no conto “A morte de Jesus”, de Eça de Queirós, pautando-se sobretudo em críticos como Saraiva (1982), Bueno (2000) e Nery (2005). O autor de Prosas Bárbaras aborda uma visão conhecida do texto religioso, porém, sob uma perspectiva de uma personagem ficcional, que não está na Bíblia. Entretanto, nota-se que o texto de Eça apresenta uma visão crítica da personagem Jesus, indo além da versão canônica bíblica. Além do mais, a sociedade do tempo de Cristo é retratada de forma semelhante à do século XIX, destacando-se a hipocrisia e o materialismo presentes nessas duas sociedades, o que nos sugere que, ao reconstruir o passado para relatar uma história conhecida do público leitor, Eça também faz uma reflexão sobre o Oitocentos.
Contribution of NRF2 in Gastrointestinal Protection from Oxidative Injury
Authors: Yanaka Akinori
Published: May 2018

The human gastrointestinal tract is exposed to a variety of toxic agents, such as Helicobacter pylori
(H.pylori), Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), gastric acid, enteric pathogenic bacteria, excessive
auto immune reactions, and chronic mental stresses. These stressors generate free radicals within the gastrointestinal
tissues, causing chronic inflammatory diseases, ulcers, cancers, and functional disturbances. Recent studies
have demonstrated that some natural food compounds upregulate the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2-
mediated antioxidant system, ameliorating or preventing these disorders. We have previously shown that dietary
intake of sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprouts, ameliorates gastric inflammation induced by H. pylori, prevents
NSAIDs-induced small intestinal injury, and improve functional constipation. There have been many other compounds,
which enhance the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2-mediated antioxidant system, sufficient
evidence for their clinical efficacy has not yet been provided. In addition, we have to pay attention to some reports,
which have shown that excessive stimulation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 enhance
chemoresistance and facilitates growth of cancer cells.
One Molecule, Many Targets and Numerous Effects: The Pleiotropy of Curcumin Lies in its Chemical Structure
Authors: Hatamipour Mahdi , Johnston Thomas P. , Sahebkar Amirhossein
Published: May 2018

Curcumin quite possibly represents one of the most diverse therapeutic agents yet isolated from natural
sources. Therapeutic benefits of this extraordinary natural compound have been demonstrated during treatment of
a variety of diseases, including cancer, inflammatory processes, immunological disorders, Diabetes, and oxidative
stress often associated with hyperlipidemia. Due to its unique molecular chemical structure and functional groups,
curcumin may bind with and subsequently either inhibit or activate a variety of endogenous biomolecules, including
enzymes, receptors, signaling molecules, metals, transcription factors, and even certain proteins located in cell
membranes. In fact, curcumin exerts pharmacologically useful effects through non-covalent interactions with
biomolecules. With so many varied biological targets, curcumin (a polyphenol) elicits numerous pleiotropic effects,
which is therapeutically advantageous owing to the fact that many pathological disease states involve more
than one signaling pathway, receptor, protein/enzyme, or gene. In this paper, we will discuss the underlying
mechanisms responsible for the chemical interaction of curcumin with selected classes of biomolecules, rather
than attempt to provide an exhaustive list of each and every biomolecule with which curcumin may chemically
interact.
Inhibition of Glycolysis and Glutaminolysis: An Emerging Drug Discovery Approach to Combat Cancer
Authors: Akins Nicholas S. , Nielson Tanner C. , Le Hoang V.
Published: May 2018

Cancer cells have a very different metabolism from that of normal cells from which they are
derived. Their metabolism is elevated, which allows them to sustain higher proliferative rate and resist
some cell death signals. This phenomenon, known as the “Warburg effect”, has become the focus of intensive
efforts in the discovery of new therapeutic targets and new cancer drugs. Both glycolysis and
glutaminolysis pathways are enhanced in cancer cells. While glycolysis is enhanced to satisfy the increasing
energy demand of cancer cells, glutaminolysis is enhanced to provide biosynthetic precursors
for cancer cells. It was recently discovered that there is a tyrosine phosphorylation of a specific isoform
of pyruvate kinase, the M2 isoform, that is preferentially expressed in all cancer cells, which results in
the generation of pyruvate through a unique enzymatic mechanism that is uncoupled from ATP production.
Pyruvate produced through this unique enzymatic mechanism is converted primarily into lactic
acid, rather than acetyl-CoA for the synthesis of citrate, which would normally then enter the citric acid
cycle. Inhibition of key enzymes in glycolysis and glutaminolysis pathways with small molecules has
provided a novel but emerging area of cancer research and has been proven effective in slowing the proliferation
of cancer cells, with several inhibitors being in clinical trials. This review paper will cover recent
advances in the development of chemotherapeutic agents against several metabolic targets for cancer
therapy, including glucose transporters, hexokinase, pyruvate kinase M2, glutaminase, and isocitrate
dehydrogenase.
Synthesis and Evaluation of Chalcone and its Derivatives as Potential Anticholinergic Agents
Authors: Murtaza Shahzad , Mir Khoula Zubair , Tatheer Adina , Ullah Raja Summe
Published: May 2018

Background: Structural similarity in Chalcone and Pyrazoline brought our intention for
the analysis of such compounds. This study involved the synthesis of chalcones and their pyrazoline
derivatives and their screening as cholinesterase inhibitors. The newly synthesized compounds were
also investigated for their antioxidant potential.

Methods: Chalcones were synthesized by well-established methods of synthesis and their structural
elucidation was carried out by H-NMR, 13C-NMR, Mass spectrometry and FTIR. For the determination
of inhibition potency of synthesized compounds, spectrophotometric method was applied
whereas, DPPH free radical scavenging method was used to check the antioxidant ability.

Results: Chalcones and their pyrazoline derivatives were synthesized and characterised by 1HNMR,
13C-NMR, Mass spectrometry and FTIR. The compounds were screened for their anti-
Alzheimer activity, which exhibited that compounds 1g, 1c and 1h, 1g showed strong inhibitory
potency against acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase, respectively. DPPH radical scavenging
method was applied to check anti-oxidant potential of synthesized compounds and results
explored that among all the synthesized compounds only compounds 1c and 1b showed strong
scavenging potential.

Conclusion: Chalcone and their pyrazoline derivatives were synthesized and screened for their
anti-Alzheimer and antioxidant potential. The experimental results of anti-Alzheimer activity were
compared with molecular docking studies, which showed that compounds 1g, 1c and 1h, 1g were
active against AChE and BChE, respectively. Among the synthesized compounds 1c and 1b were
found to be most potent antioxidants. These results suggest that compound 1b, 1c, 1g and 1h may
further be explored for further developments.
Neurobehavioral Effects of β-Escin
Authors: Waheed Huda J. , Nashtar Saad B. , Al-Gareeb Ali I. , Al-Kuraishy Hayder M.
Published: May 2018

Background:

Aescin or β-escin is the main and active constituent of horse chestnut
seed (Aesculus hippocastanum) used for the treatment of inflammatory edema, venous insufficiency
and ischemic ulcerations. Aescin has many actions due to induction of endothelial
nitric oxide and prostaglandin F2-α production moreover; aescin antagonizes the effect of histamine
and 5HT at receptor levels.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the neurobehavioral effects of aescin
on normal healthy volunteers.

Method: A total number of 65 healthy participants with mean age of 21+1.1 years were recruited
to study the effects of aescin on the neurobehavioral effects of normal healthy volunteers
compared to placebo. The neurobehavioral effects were assessed by psychomotor performances
and sensorimotor reaction, cortical arousal and central integrity processes and assessment
of memory capacity.

Results:

Placebo produced insignificant amelioration of TRT and RRT p>0.05, with mild
significant effect on MRT p=0.03. Aescin produced a significant effect in the amelioration of
psychomotor performances and sensorimotor reaction p=0.0001. Regarding the differential
effect of placebo and aescin on the cortical arousal and central integrity processes, placebo illustrated
insignificant effect at p>0.05 whereas; aescin showed mild significant effect on Critical
Fusion Frequency (CFFA) p<0.05 and highly significant effect on the other parameters
p<0.01 except for critical-fusion frequency threshold when aescin illustrated insignificant effect
at p>0.05. Aescin illustrated significant acceleration of ІІ-back WMA, ІІІ-back WMA
and Second trial Short-Term Memory (STM) at p<0.01 compared to the placebo effect.

Conclusion:

Short-term therapy with aescin improves the neurobehavioral effects on healthy
volunteers.
Performance Analysis of Brush Less DC Motor Drive Using Fractional Order Controller with PSO Algorithm
Authors: Koneti Vasu , Vulasala Ganesh
Published: May 2018

Background:

This paper investigates the detailed study on the performance of Brushless DC
(BLDC) motors with sudden application of loads, by using different control techniques. The increasing
trend of usage of accurate control, high torque, low noise and higher efficiency for Electric Vehicles has
appealed the attention Researcher in BLDC motors. So, BLDC motors can act a substitute for the conventional
motors like Switched Reluctance motors, Induction Motors etc.

Methods:

A Fractional Order Propositional-Integral Derivative (FOPID) controller has been proposed in
this paper. The parameters FOPID controller is tuned with Particle Swarm (PSO) algorithm based on Integral
Absolute Time Error (IATE) rule. A comparative analysis has been carried out in this paper by simulating
the BLDC motor in MATLAB/Simulink and conducting experimental setup in the laboratory.

Results:

The results reveal that the performance of FOPID controller is better regarding settling time,
steady state error and ripple factor in the speed response with sudden load application.

Conclusion:

In reference to the analysis, it can be summarized that the best tuned Fractional Order PID
can perform better than the PID. The digital controller isimplemented using ccs-studio and tested in the
DSPms320f28335 board.
Influence of Preparatory Workshops on Dental Students’ Academic Performance and Stress on Their First Operative Dentistry Psychomotor Exam
Authors: Dilbone Deborah A. , Feng Xiaoying , Su Yu , Xirau-Probert Patricia , Behar-Horenstein Linda S. , Nascimento Marcelle M.
Published: May 2018

Predoctoral dental psychomotor examinations are known to generate high levels of stress among dental students, which may compromise their academic performance. At one U.S. dental school, all 93 first‐year dental students were invited to attend a series of three workshop sessions prior to enrollment in their initial operative dentistry course. The workshops were developed to facilitate academic transition from the dental anatomy course to the operative dentistry course; provide early exposure to materials, instruments, and laboratory techniques; support the early development of psychomotor and self‐assessment skills; and lessen students’ stress and anxiety levels regarding psychomotor examinations. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the workshops on the students’ academic performance and self‐reported stress and preparedness. All students who attended the workshop sessions and all who did not were asked to complete a pre‐exam survey (immediately preceding the exam) and a post‐exam survey (immediately after the exam) on the day of their first operative dentistry psychomotor exam. Of the 93 students, 21 attended one, 34 attended two, and 25 attended three workshop sessions, while 13 students did not attend any. Response rates for the pre‐ and post‐exam surveys were 100% and 98.9%, respectively. Students who attended all three workshop sessions reported being significantly less stressed about taking the exam than the other groups. The mean exam grade of students who attended the workshop sessions was significantly higher than that of students who did not attend the sessions. These findings support the development and implementation of preparatory workshops to improve academic performance and decrease the stress levels of dental students prior to the first operative dentistry psychomotor exam.
The Dentist's Role in Southern Brazilian Teaching Hospitals: A Grounded Theory Study
Authors: Mattevi Gianina Salton , Ferreira de Mello Ana Lúcia Schaefer , Scannapieco Frank Andrew , Lemos Carcereri Daniela
Published: May 2018

The aim of this study was to develop a theoretical model to describe the role that the dentist plays in Brazilian hospital settings. This qualitative study was based on the grounded theory research method. Participants were a total of 27 individuals in three groups: dentists and general practice and oral and maxillofacial surgery residents; faculty; and other health professionals who interacted with dental patients in the hospital setting during the 2012–13 year. Data were collected in three teaching hospitals in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, through scripted interviews using open‐ended questions. The stages of collection, codification, ordination, and integration of data were guided by constant comparative techniques to formulate a theoretical model. The codes generated were organized into seven categories: identifying the hospital as a working and teaching environment; recalling the dentists’ professional pathways; reflecting on the dentist's work in the hospital; considering the political and organizational dimension of the role of the dentist in the hospital; understanding patients’ life and health contexts; education and professional practice; and moving on towards interdisciplinary practices in the hospital setting. Integrating the categories led to a theoretical model called “The Dentist's Role in the Hospital Setting: An Interdisciplinary Construction.” This theoretical model provides a framework to understand how dentists perform in the hospital setting, with a focus on interdisciplinary practice, which in this study was shown to be incipient and heterogeneous.
Environmental Risk Evaluation of a Sanitary Landfill using Life Cycle Analysis Approach
Authors: Shafie Farah Ayuni , Omar Dasimah , Karuppanan Subramaniam
Published: May 2018

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) auditing was carried out at a sanitary landfill in Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia. It was conducted to assess the environmental and health impact of the landfill. The study also includes an environmental risk index and life cycle analysis (LCA) approach to evaluate the facility. The auditing arrives with a conclusion that this facility might pose a hazard to the environment and health if no adequate control measures are taken consistently. Environmental auditing and LCA simulation could become an essential tool in the monitoring of urban planning and development.
Industrialised Building Systems (IBS): It's attribute towards enhancing sustainability in construction
Authors: Ahmad Bari Nor Azmi , Mohd Yusuff Rosnah , Ismail Napsiah , Jaapar Aini
Published: May 2018

A comparative study was conducted between IBS construction and conventional wet construction to compare performances in terms of time, cost, quality and utilization of manpower. Four low-rise building projects which adopted IBS and conventional methods of construction were selected for case studies. The findings suggest that construction using interlocking blocks and prefabricated systems can reduce the overall cost, time, and manpower and produces better quality housing than the conventional method.  Environmentally, IBS also facilitates waste minimization and reduction, thus further highlighting its positive economics, while reductions in overall manpower requirements may also bring about less dependency on foreign labour.
Towards Prevalence of Negeri Sembilan Malay Traditional Architecture for Future Communities: Misconceptions
Authors: Masri Mawar
Published: May 2018

Negeri Sembilan's unique identity is facing gradual disappearance endangering future generations' identity's ownership as well as cultural and built environment quality due to such misconception. This paper seeks to present the findings of a comprehensive literature review which then tested by a perception survey. The literature review is part of the research activities aimed in unravelling the authenticity of Negeri Sembilan traditional houses. The research methodology was qualitative. This paper enables an understanding of apparent misconceptions and is an important milestone in ongoing research towards preserving the Negeri Sembilan architectural identity for our future communities in facing environmental challenges.
Spawning and mortality of eggs and larvae produced by different brood sizes of Walking Catfish (Clarias batrachus L.)
Authors: Sheikh A. H. , Mondal A. R. , Majumdar B. C. , Rayhan A. , Hossen M. N.
Published: May 2018

An experiment was carried out on the spawning and mortality of eggs and larvae of Magur, Clarias batrachus collected from brood-stock pond during the study period.The lowest spawn production (3774 eggs) was recorded in the fish having 23 cm total length and 115 g total body weight and the highest spawn production (10102 eggs) was recorded in the fish having 26.4 cm total length and 230 g total body weight. The spawn production was found to increase with the increase of total length,standard length and total body weight following the equations, Y= –13921+833.7X, r= 0.685, Y= 13965+909.8X, r= 0.667 and Y= 1326+33.02X, r= 0.810, respectively. The relationships between spawn production with total length, standard length and total body weight of the fish were found to be linear and significant (p<0.01). The lowest mortality rate (30.41%) was recorded in the fish having 26.4 cm total length and 224 g total body weight and the highest mortality rate (42.76%) was recorded in the fish having 23 cm total length and 125 g total body weight. The mortality rate of eggs and larvae was found to decrease with the increase of total length, standard length and total body weight of female brood following the equations, Y= 108.6–2.878X, r= –0.865, Y= 110.4–3.214X, r= –0.862 and Y= 54.99–0.108X, r= –0.970, respectively.The relationships between mortality rate of eggs and larvae with total length, standard length and total body weight of the fish were found to be linear and significant (p<0.01).
Prevalence of helminthic infection among primary school children in some selected primary schools in municipal local government area, Kano state, Nigeria
Authors: Kafinta H.S , Shah M.M , Sharif U
Published: May 2018

The research was conducted to study the prevalence of helminthic infection among primary school children in some selected primary schools in municipal   local government area, Kano state. A total of 100 hundred school children between the ages group of 6-12 years old were examined for intestinal helminth infections using direct wet method and formol-ether concentration technique. The samples were collected from both sexes and were processed. Of the 100 pupils examined, 72.0% were infected with one or a combination of the worms with Ascaris having the highest prevalence rate (31.0%) followed by hookworm (19.0%), Schistosoma (8.0%), Enterobius (8.0%), Strongyloides (6.0%) had the least rate of infection as shown in table 3. The prevalence of infection of helminth parasite among schools ranged between (A) 17(23.62%), (B) 14(19.4%), (C) 12(16.67%), (D) 15(20.83%), and (E) 14(19.44%) with no significant  difference in the prevalence of infection between schools (p>0.05). Table 1 shows that out of 100 pupils examined, 40(40.0%) males and 60(60.0%) females respectively, of these 27(67.5%) males and 45(75.0) females were infected, the difference not significant (p>0.05). Of the 72 infected subject 17(23.6%) have multiple infection with 11(15.3%) and 6(8.4%) having double and triple infections respectively. Ascaris occur mostly with other helminth, Ascaris lumbricoides+ hookworm and Ascaris +enterobius vermicularis+ hookworm mostly were more common occurring combinations.
La esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA): ¿cómo afrontan las y los profesionales sociosanitarios su trabajo con las personas afectadas?
Authors: González-Herrera Inmaculada
Published: May 2018

La esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA) es una enfermedad neurodegenerativa en la que fallan las neuronas llamadas “motoneuronas”, lo que provoca una paralización progresiva de los músculos, que afecta a la movilidad e impide la adecuada deglución, habla y respiración, entre otros síntomas. Además, no tiene cura; solo se pueden paliar sus consecuencias para intentar mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas con que padecen la enfermedad, desde distintos ámbitos sociosanitarios. El presente artículo aborda la percepción de las estrategias de afrontamiento de las y los profesionales que atienden a las personas afectadas, su formación para dicho fin y su satisfacción profesional. Así, a partir de veintidós entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas a profesionales sociosanitarios de la provincia de Valencia (España), se ha realizado un análisis de contenido cualitativo de la información obtenida. El estudio ha identificado distintas estrategias de afrontamiento que utilizan los profesionales (aceptación, humor y separación, entre otras) y cómo estas varían según la función que los profesionales desempeñan en el tratamiento de la enfermedad. Asimismo, se ha evidenciado que los entrevistados tienen importantes carencias en formación para el afrontamiento, la comunicación con los enfermos y el proceso de duelo.
Técnicas psicodramáticas orientadas a la resolución de conflictos en una pareja: estudio cualitativo
Authors: Pérez-Casas Elideth , Manotas-Sierra Carlos-Andrés , Medina-Vides Alina-Rosa , Hernández-Bustamante Olga-Leonor
Published: May 2018

La presente investigación es un estudio cualitativo de caso de una pareja con marcados conflictos en la comunicación. Este proyecto tuvo como propósito comprender la vivencia de los miembros de la pareja al trabajar un protocolo terapéutico con técnicas orientadas a la resolución de conflictos y comunicación desde el psicodrama. Para esto se empleó un enfoque fenomenológico en la recolección de la información a través de entrevistas en profundidad y para la descripción e interpretación de la vivencia en estudio.
Diurnal Variations of Depression-Related Health Information Seeking: Case Study in Finland Using Google Trends Data
Authors: Tana Jonas Christoffer , Kettunen Jyrki , Eirola Emil , Paakkonen Heikki
Published: May 2018

Background

Some of the temporal variations and clock-like rhythms that govern several different health-related behaviors can be traced in near real-time with the help of search engine data. This is especially useful when studying phenomena where little or no traditional data exist. One specific area where traditional data are incomplete is the study of diurnal mood variations, or daily changes in individuals’ overall mood state in relation to depression-like symptoms.

Objective

The objective of this exploratory study was to analyze diurnal variations for interest in depression on the Web to discover hourly patterns of depression interest and help seeking.

Methods

Hourly query volume data for 6 depression-related queries in Finland were downloaded from Google Trends in March 2017. A continuous wavelet transform (CWT) was applied to the hourly data to focus on the diurnal variation. Longer term trends and noise were also eliminated from the data to extract the diurnal variation for each query term. An analysis of variance was conducted to determine the statistical differences between the distributions of each hour. Data were also trichotomized and analyzed in 3 time blocks to make comparisons between different time periods during the day.

Results

Search volumes for all depression-related query terms showed a unimodal regular pattern during the 24 hours of the day. All queries feature clear peaks during the nighttime hours around 11 PM to 4 AM and troughs between 5 AM and 10 PM. In the means of the CWT-reconstructed data, the differences in nighttime and daytime interest are evident, with a difference of 37.3 percentage points (pp) for the term “Depression,” 33.5 pp for “Masennustesti,” 30.6 pp for “Masennus,” 12.8 pp for “Depression test,” 12.0 pp for “Masennus testi,” and 11.8 pp for “Masennus oireet.” The trichotomization showed peaks in the first time block (00.00 AM-7.59 AM) for all 6 terms. The search volumes then decreased significantly during the second time block (8.00 AM-3.59 PM) for the terms “Masennus oireet” (P<.001), “Masennus” (P=.001), “Depression” (P=.005), and “Depression test” (P=.004). Higher search volumes for the terms “Masennus” (P=.14), “Masennustesti” (P=.07), and “Depression test” (P=.10) were present between the second and third time blocks.

Conclusions

Help seeking for depression has clear diurnal patterns, with significant rise in depression-related query volumes toward the evening and night. Thus, search engine query data support the notion of the evening-worse pattern in diurnal mood variation. Information on the timely nature of depression-related interest on an hourly level could improve the chances for early intervention, which is beneficial for positive health outcomes.
Metode Pengajaran Bahasa Mandarin Praktis Untuk Bidang Perhotelan Di Kapal Pesiar
Authors: Novitasari Citra Ayu , Riani Devy Ayu
Published: May 2018

Mandarin is widely needed in Indonesia nowadays. It is used in many fields, like in service, tourism, education, marine, and journalism industry. Practical Mandarin is definitely required in the working world, for example Mandarin for housekeeping in cruise ship communication. Manpower with additional abilities and skills such as foreign language mastery would improve their competence in the competitive working world. In addition to increasing competencies of the prospective workers, it is also important to provide the best service for the guests. This research will present practical Mandarin teaching methods that can be applied to prospective workers in housekeeping cruise filed. The methods used in this research are library research, field study, and interview.
Penambahan Suplemen Zinc (Zn) pada Sinkronisasi Estrus Kambing Ras Campuran
Authors: Ridlo Muhammad Rosyid , Budiyanto Agung
Published: May 2018

The aim of this study was to understand the effect of using Zinc (Zn) to oestrous synchronization in Indonesian Mixed Breed Goat. The number of 12 does aging 24-36 months and a buck were used in this experiment in order to natural copulation purpose. The experimental animals were devided into 2 groups. The first group was given oestrous synchronization using polyurethane sponge which contained of medroxi progesterone acetate 60 mg through intra vaginal for 14 days (control). The Second group was synchronized in the same method as the first group and supplemented with Zn 20 mg/head by peroral. The does that have been oestrous then mated naturally. The experimental results indicate the number of natural copulation in second group was higher than control (83% vs 50%). Oestrous uniformity occurred in both groups. The Oestrous onset in second group was earlier than control (36 vs 48 jam) and duration of oestrous was longer than control (12 vs 48 jam).Maximum oestrous quality score was higher than control (7.17±0.75 vs 6.67±0.52). The conclusion is the addition of Zn Supplement improves the quality of oestrous during oestrous synchronization by intra vaginal polyurethane sponge which contained of medroxi progesterone acetate 60 mg in Indonesian mixed breed goat.
Daya Tarik Wisata Moskow dalam Itinerary Perjalanan ala Backpacker Pemegang Paspor Indonesia
Authors: Pitaya Pitaya
Published: May 2018

For most Indonesian citizen, Russia is one of the most famous country in the world. It is referred as big, far, and associated with communism. In the matter of tourism point of view Russia is always considered as one of the most attractive destination with the unique and thematic touristic atmosphere around it’s corner. But it is a fact that traveling to Russia is not easy for many tourist, specially Indonesian passport holder. There is still a confusion regarding to how to manage a travel plan, itinerary design, visa application, accommodation and other basic traveling needs. This paper gives information to any Indonesian passport holders who willing to proceed their aim to travel to Russia. It describes a process to design an itinerary of traveling to the one of Russia’s amazing tourism destination, Moscow. The methods using in this research are involving field observation and literature studies. The result shows that Moscow, as the main Russia’s tourist destination proved as the city consists with many attractions, accessibilities, a lot of amenities and supporting atmosphere for the backpacker tourist.
Daya Saing Destinasi MICE di Indonesia
Authors: Setyawan Heri
Published: May 2018

This article discusses the types of tours with visitors who have business needs (business visitor). Tour with visitor aimed at business (MICE / business visitor) different from facet needs, handling with tour with visitor aim of recreation (leisure visitor). In terms of foreign exchange earnings that affect the economic sector is the reason, because spending MICE / business visitor is greater than the visitors with recreation purposes. The analysis of the discussion refers to the ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) ranking. The findings suggest that the competitiveness of Indonesian MICE destinations and MICE city in Indonesia is still weak compared to neighboring countries of Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. In order to competitiveness of MICE destinations in Indonesia, there are four factors that must be considered in the criteria and indicators of a MICE destination. These factors are accessibility, attraction, amenitas as well as human resources and stakeholder support. So that a region / region / city does not easily declare itself as a MICE destination.
Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran Wisata Nagari Koto Hilalang, Solok, Sumatera Barat
Authors: S Yulia Sariswaty , Rahmawati Dini , Handayani Rina Dwi , Komalasari Yunika
Published: May 2018

Nagari Koto Hilalang is one of potential tourist villages in Solok Regency, West Sumatera Province. This area has beautiful landscape, traditional houses of Minang as heritage and hundreds years old of ancient artefacts as well as lifestyle of local community that still keeps socio-culture system and unique local wisdom. Those potentials have not been exploited, managed and developed to the maximum by the local government and community up to now. This research aimed to arrange the concept of marketing communication strategy for Nagari Koto Hilalang in Kubung Subdistrict, Solok Regency, West Sumatera Province to attract tourists’ interest.
Aplikasi Smart Province “Jogja Istimewa”: Penyediaan Informasi Terintegrasi dan Pemanfaatannya
Authors: Rachmawati Rini , Ramadhan Elvandio Ramadhan , Rohmah Amandita ‘Ainur
Published: May 2018

Pemerintah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta menyediakan aplikasi Smart Province ”Jogja Istimewa” untuk mempermudah masyarakat dalam memperoleh informasi terintegrasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan; 1) mengidentifikasi penyediaan informasi terintegrasi dalam Aplikasi ”Jogja Istimewa”, 2) menganalisis optimalitas pemanfaatan Aplikasi”Jogja Istimewa”. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Data sekunder diperoleh melalui laporan instansi dan fitur  aplikasi melalui smart phone, sedangkan data primer diperoleh dengan jalan indepth interview, focus group discussion, dan wawancara terstruktur. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Aplikasi ”Jogja Istimewa” terdiri atas informasi terintegrasi dengan penyajian informasi berupa visual, deskripsi  yang terintegrasi dengan ruang dan lokasi dalam bentuk peta dan augmented reality. Pemanfaatan Aplikasi ”Jogja Istimewa” melalui pemantauan sistem menunjukkan pemanfaatan yang baik dengan jangkauan pengguna sampai luar wilayah. Disisi lain hasil survei menunjukkan belum optimalnya pemanfaatan aplikasi oleh masyarakat dan wisatawan. Strategi pengenalan dan sosialisasi Aplikasi ”Jogja Istimewa” diperlukan untuk mengoptimalkan pemanfaatan. The Government of Yogyakarta Special Region provides Smart Province application "Jogja Istimewa" to facilitate the community in obtaining integrated information. The aim of this study; 1) identifying the provision of integrated information in the "Special Jogja" Application, 2) analyzing the optimal use of the "Jogja Istimewa" Application. The research method used is qualitative and quantitative. Secondary data is obtained through agency reports and application features through smart phones, while primary data is obtained through indepth interviews, focus group discussions, and structured interviews. The analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative and quantitative. The results show that the "Jogja Istimewa" application consists of integrated information with the presentation of visual information and description integrated with space and location in the form of maps and augmented reality. Application Utilization "Jogja Istimewa" through monitoring system shows good utilization with the reach of users to outside the region. On the other hand the survey results show not optimal application utilization by society and tourists. The introduction and dissemination strategy of the "Special Jogja" App is required to optimize utilization.
Research on the Management of Project Cost which Project Owners Are in Charge of
Authors: Rong Ziren
Published: May 2018

With increasingly fierce market competition today, it is the goal of every constructor to reduce the production cost of construction products, improve economic efficiency and achieve good investment effect. Therefore, it is very important to strengthen the control and management of project cost.
Procesos cuánticos en islas semiconductoras: manipulación óptica y control de estados coherentes
Authors: Enrique Rolón J. , Ulloa Sergio E.
Published: May 2018

Es notable que muchos de los avances científicos recientes y más asombrosos de nuestra sociedad, tanto en las ciencias físicas y químicas, como en las matemáticas mismas, derivan directamente de una de las leyes mЗs peculiares de la naturaleza, la mecánica cuántica.
Financial Feasibility Analysis of Small and Medium Business Development CV. XYZ in Madiun East Java
Authors: Pambudi Nurwantara Ma'ruf , Raharja Sapta , Udin Faqih
Published: May 2018

Abstract

The agricultural sector is the leading sector of the Indonesian economy. Oyster mushrooms are one of the subsectors of agriculture. High opportunities for business sustainability and consumer demand make it necessary to analyze the financial viability of this venture. Financial feasibility analysis is required to assist CV. XYZ to see the feasibility of the development effort to be run. This research uses investment and production cost analysis method, cost of goods sold, Break Even Point (BEP), Net Present Value (NPV), Payback Period (PP), and Incremental Rate of Return and Ratio B/C. The result of the financial feasibility of CV. XYZ is BEP by selling product 50 baglog or Rp. 150,000 per production. NPV valued at Rp 253,181,432, Payback Period in year 1, IRR worth 40% and Ratio B/C 1.42 in the first year up to the fifth year.

Keywords: Financial feasibility,business development, oyster mushrooms
Empowerment of Sector Outside Agriculture as One of The World Started Land Resources
Authors: Sadguna Dewa Nyoman , Astiari Ni Komang Alit , Sulistiawati Ni Putu Anom , Suarta Made
Published: May 2018

The porpuse of this research is to know how big result of work outside agriculture sector can give guarantee of survival of farmer's household in Cemagi Village, Mengwi Sub-district, Badung Regency, Bali Province. The method used in the research is purporsive sampling method is a way of determining the location deliberately on the basis of consideration. The village is one of the villages that most of the farmers use their spare time to do work outside the agricultural sector, and no similar research has ever been done. The data used in this research are primary data and secondary data. Data collection methods used were interviews and questionnaires. The data is analyzed by dividing household income from outside agriculture sector with the total income of farmer household and then suppressed. Data the results of the interview if the respondents data interviewed showed that the work outside the agricultural sector utilized by most of the villagers of Cemagi who worked as farmers to improve the welfare of farm households doing work outside the agricultural sector on the sidelines of time to spare. The results of the analysis of respondents if the data data show work outside the agricultural sector that is utilized by most of the people of Cemagi Village who work as farmers to improve the welfare of household farmers as much; 24.05%, doing work outside the agricultural sector on the sidelines of leisure time. The work done include: as a builder of the house accounted for 31.35%, as sand transport workers as much as 24.75%, and the rest there as a truck driver. As hotel employee and villa 28.80 % and as 16.52% of the rest there are as entrepreneurs and others. Looking at the considerable contribution of the carpentry sector, the work can still be undertaken by the farmers of respondents as long as no other work is considered better in helping to increase the income of farm households.

Keywords: agricultural sector, revenue, sector outside agriculture
Increasing Household Revenues Through Hydroponic Agricultural as Sustainable Agricultural Efforts
Authors: Suryathi Ni Wayan , Delly Resiani Ni Made
Published: May 2018

The aims of the study were to analyze the increase in household income of hydroponics doers, to analyze how much increase in income obtained by hydroponic doers through the transfer of hydroponic farming technology in Bali Province and whether hydroponic agriculture can be made into sustainable agriculture.The study was conducted in Bali Province. Study time March-June 2017. Data collection method in this research was through survey and interview. The variables observed in this study were household income from hydroponic farming. The survey and interview data were analyzed by quantitative method by calculating all initial investment, income per harvest, the amount of other costs during one harvest. The quantitative data, then qualitatively explained to give explanation and the meaning of the numbers obtained from the quantitative calculation. The results of the analysis indicate that farming hydroponic systems can increase or be able to provide additional income to households. Therefore, through hydroponic farming, sustainable agriculture efforts will be realized. The increased income can be calculated by comparison of initial investment of Rp.5,000,000.00, compared to income derived from the sale of the vegetables. The income consists of: 1) kale vegetable, per one harvest (3 months) of 10 kg Rp.50,000.00= Rp.500,000.00. In one year, 3 times harvest= Rp.1,500,000.00. 2) Lettuce income three times harvest in one year 10 kg x Rp.75,000.00= Rp.750,000.00.(3 times harvest/year). Then, the total income/year of the hydroponic plant is Rp.2,250,000.00. Costs incurred for 1 year for both vegetable plants is Rp.400,000.00. Income difference and expense of Rp.1,850,000.00 - depreciation Rp.715,000.00 (7 years benefit period)= net income Rp.1,135,000.00. If the investment period is 7 years, the net value for 7 years x Rp.1,135,000.00= Rp.7,945,000.00 – Rp.5,000,000.00 (initial investment)= Rp.2,945,000.00. The conclusion that can be drawn that household income from hydroponic cultivation is profitable, with an income value greater than the costs incurred (revenue>cost).

Keywords: increased income, hydroponic
Akuntansi Merdiban (Tangga): Sejarah & Praktek Akuntansi Islam Menuju Keadilan dan Kepatuhan Illahiyah
Authors: Maulana Bonnix Hedy
Published: May 2018

Accounting Merdiban a historical record of accounting used by the Abbasid Caliph of Islam began to Caliph Ottoman era in the year 1924. Historical evidence proves form of financial reporting technologies in the context of the government at that time. Unlike the present context that the role of accounting in the era of the caliphate Islamiyah is more geared to meet the command and prohibition of Allah Ta'ala that is contained in the Quran and Hadith as a source of law. Through this history can be analyzed on ontology, and axiology epistimology on the accounting records of that era. This article is expected to open new horizons to the concept of Islamic accounting in order to be consistent with the purpose of man on earth is to worship Allah Ta'ala.
Capital Adequacy Ratio dan Tingkat Suku Bunga Kredit Terhadap Penyaluran Kredit di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Malini Fitri
Published: May 2018

His study aimed to determine the effect of the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), and the interest rate loans to total lending in the banking companies in the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The method used in this research is the method of explanation, the independent variables used in this study consisted of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), and loan interest rates while the dependent variable is the amount of lending. The population in this study were banking companies in the Indonesia Stock Exchange, samples taken amounted to 10 (ten) companies with the research period between 2009 and 2013. Partially Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), significant negative effect on the amount of lending, and loan interest rates are not significant positive effect on the amount of lending. While simultaneously Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), and loan interest rates not significant effect on the amount of lending to the banking company in BEI 2009-2013.
Communicating science through the Comics & Science Workshops: the Sarabandes research project
Authors: de Hosson Cecile , Bordenave Laurence , Daures Pierre-Laurent , Décamp Nicolas , Hache Christophe , Horoks Julie , Guediri Nassima , Matalliotaki-Fouchaux Eirini
Published: May 2018

The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of Comics & Science workshops where forty-one teenagers (designated Trainee Science Comic Authors [TSCAs]) are asked to create a one-page comic strip based on a scientific presentation given by a PhD student. Instrumental genesis is chosen as the conceptual framework to characterize the interplay between the specific characteristics of a comic and the pieces of scientific knowledge to be translated. Six workshops were conducted and analyzed. The results show that the TSCAs followed the codes that are specific to the comic strip medium and took some distance with the science integrity. Nevertheless being involved in the creative process allowed them to understand the reasons for certain choices of science illustration or storytelling. This approach can foster the emergence of a critical mind with respect to reading science stories created in other contexts.
HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK KONSUMEN DENGAN KESEDIAAN MEMBAYAR (WILLINGNESS TO PAY) TERHADAP KENAIKAN HARGA BERAS DI KOTA SUNGAI PENUH
Authors: Novitasari Resti , Malik Adlaida , Nurchaini Dewi Sri
Published: May 2018

Beras merupakan makanan pokok masyarakat di Kota Sungai Penuh dimana harga beras selalu mengalami kenaikan setiap tahunnya dan membuat konsumen harus bersedia membayar terhadap jenis beras yang dikonsumsinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mengkaji karakteristik konsumen beras di Kota Sungai Penuh, (2) mengetahui jumlah responden yang bersedia membayar terhadap kenaikan harga beras di Kota Sungai Penuh, dan (3) menganalisis hubungan antara karakteristik konsumen beras dengan kesediaan membayar (WTP) di Kota Sungai Penuh. Penelitian ini dimulai pada tanggal 10 Mei sampai 10 Juni 2016 terhadap 71 konsumen. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif untuk memperoleh gambaran karakteristik konsumen beras di Kota Sungai Penuh dan kesediaan membayar (WTP) konsumen terhadap kenaikan harga beras. Uji Chi-Square digunakan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara karakteristik konsumen dengan kesediaan membayar (WTP) konsumen di Kota Sungai Penuh.

Hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan bahwa karakteristik konsumen terdiri dari mayoritas responden memiliki tingkat pendapatan keluarga per bulan sebesar Rp. 900.000 - Rp. 3.590.140, tingkat pendidikan SMA, kelompok usia 34 – 41 tahun dan jumlah anggota keluarga 3 – 4 orang. Untuk kesediaan membayar konsumen terhadap kenaikan harga beras yaitu mayoritas responden bersedia membayar sebesar 20% dari harga sebenarnya dan diperoleh bahwa pendapatan, pendidikan, dan usia memiliki hubungan yang kuat terhadap kesediaan membayar dimana hasil dari c2 hit > c2tabel keputusannya tolak H0, sedangkan untuk jumlah anggota keluarga tidak memiliki hubungan terhadap kesediaan membayar karena hasil c2 hit > c2tabel sehingga keputusannya terima H0, menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi tingkat pendapatan, pendidikan, dan usia konsumen maka semakin tinggi konsumen bersedia membayar terhadap kenaikan harga beras.
Figures of mounted warrior saints in medieval Crete. The representation of the equestrian Saint George “Thalassoperatis” at Diavaide in Heraklion
Authors: Bormpoudaki Maria
Published: May 2018

In the church of Saint George Sfakiotis, built on the outskirts of the
settlement Diavaide in the Perfecture of Heraklion in Crete, narrative
interest is focused on the large painting with the mounted figures of the
military saints George and Demetrios. Saint George is shown together with
the young pillion rider, whereas the element of water on the lower part of
the scene establishes a connection between the episode of the slave?s
release and a rarer variant according to which the liberator saint crosses
the sea (?thalassoperatis?, trans. he who crosses the sea). The iconographic
and stylistic analysis of the representation of Saint George as well that of
Saint Demetrios at Diaviade reflects the artistic environment of the Eastern
Mediterranean, possibly that of Cyprus, where images of equestrian military
saints form part of the tradition of the island.