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Treatment of Lower Pole Renal Stones-Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy vs Endourology. A literature review
Authors: Maxim Laurian Stefan , Lupu Sorin , Barbulescu Radu , Banuta Alexandru , Laculiceanu Alexandru , Branza Adrian , Scarneciu Camela Cornelia , Cobelschi Calin Pavel , Misarca Catalin , Scarneciu Ioan
Published: January 2020

Urolithiasis is a subject of great interest in the urological world nowadays, due to the increasing incidence of the disease caused by the metabolic disorders that arise from the modern lifestyle, which is often not beneficial to the human body. Also, pathology is intensely debated because its treatment involves significant costs for society. The present article aims to compare the endourological treatment methods with extracorporeal shock waves lithotripsy for lower calyceal lithiasis, which is an intensely debated topic, and the opinions are divided regarding the choice of the optimal method for the management of this pathology. The location of the stone at the level of the inferior calyceal group implies a difficult approach regardless of the chosen treatment method, but also a poor excretion of the remaining fragments, frequently encountering a lower stone-free rate. Thus, the treatment methods were compared, taking into account the anatomic factors, the size of the stone, its hardness, the risk of the occurrence of intraoperative or postoperative complications, the necessity of a possible reintervention and the duration of the intervention. Last but not least, the patient�s preference must be taken into account, obviously, after a physician-patient dialogue explaining to the patient the individual treatment, and being guided to the optimal therapy for the patient.
Antibiotic Resistance Profile and Chemical Quality Assessment of Groundwater Sources from Periurban Area of Bucharest, Romania
Authors: Marinescu Florica , Ilie Mihaela , Ghita Gina , Savin Ioana , Tociu Carmen , Anghel Ana Maria , Marcu Ecaterina , Marcus Iuliana
Published: January 2020

Twenty-two groundwater sources mainly used for drinking purpose in Bucharest peri-urban area were investigated for assessment of physico-chemical and microbiological quality with a view to determining its potential risk to public health. Results of chemical analysis revealed that nitrites, sulphates and chlorides were below the permissible levels, while 63.64% of the analysed groundwater sources exceeded the maximum admissible concentration for nitrates, with concentration variations ranging from 67.27 to 523.19 mg/L. The bacteriological analysis showed that in about 63% of groundwater sources total coliform, faecal coliform and enterococci have exceeded the threshold limits recommended by the Drinking Water Directive 98/83/EC and the Romanian Law. Another aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of antibiotic resistance among Gram-negative strains isolated from groundwater sources. There observed the resistance to many antibiotics, particularly: ticarcillin (80%), aztreonam (29%), gentamicin (11%), imipenem (9%), ceftriaxone (9%), ceftazidime (3%) and ciprofloxacin (3%). Significant higher resistance rates were observed in strains isolated from shallow groundwater sources as compared with strains isolated from deep groundwater sources. Pseudomonas sp. (26%) isolates with multiple-drug resistance (MDR) were encountered. The results of the study revealed a bacteriological contamination and high levels of nitrate concentrations in most of the groundwater samples, which could pose an important risk to human health.
Does Magnesium Deficient Diet and its Associated Metabolic Dysfunctions Induces Anxiety-like Symptoms. Further cardiovascular relevance
Authors: Statescu Cristian , Honceriu Cezar , Trus Constantin
Published: January 2020

Zinc ions are considered to be one of the most abundant trace elements in the human body. Among many important functions, zinc ions regulate the function of numerous structural, transcriptional and enzymatic proteins that play important roles in the correct function of the central nervous system. Thus, in the present work we were interested in determining some preliminary relevance for the possible effect of acute zinc administration on the anxiety-like behavior. Our initial results described here are showing interesting biotechnological relevance for zinc in this anxiety-related context and also further theoretical developing on this area considering oxidative stress related mechanisms. Moreover, the cardiovascular relevance in both contexts of magnesium vs. cardiovascular effects or anxiety and its relations with the cardiovascular system are presented.
Chronic Pelvic Pain and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Is Subclinical Inflammation Bridging the Gap?
Authors: Georgescu Doina , Iurciuc Mircea Stefan , Petre Izabella , Georgescu Liviu Andrei , Szasz Florin , Ionita Ioana , Ancusa Oana Elena , Ionita Mihai , Lighezan Daniel
Published: January 2020

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by a multitude of symptoms digestive and extra- digestive that need at some point a multidisciplinary approach. This study aimed at profiling IBS associated with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in young females. A cross sectional observatory study on 40 consecutive young female patients (under 45 years) with IBS (Rome III) was performed. Patients were assigned in two groups, as matched pairs, based on the presence of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) symptoms: cystalgia, urinary urge and dyspareunia: CPP(+) vs. CPP(-) and undertook clinical examinations with special protocols related to migraine disability, fibromyalgia, temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction, as well as assessment of anxiety and severity of abdominal pain. Laboratory work-up (blood, urine and stool) as well as multiple exams: digestive endoscopy, abdominal and pelvic ultrasound//CT were performed. Results: CPP (+) group displayed higher CRP, TNF-alpha, gut dysbiosis (DB) and abdominal pain severity, as well as associated fibromyalgia, migraine and anxiety mood disorder. DB positively correlated with inflammatory markers and symptoms characterizing CPP. In conclusion, young female IBS patients with concurrent CPP symptoms often experienced other associated functional pain conditions like FM and migraine along with anxiety, more severe abdominal complaints as well as higher gut DB and consecutively subclinical pro-inflammatory status. Strong positive correlations of gut DB to inflammatory markers as well as to CPP symptoms give the relationship IBS-CPP a new perspective.
Quality Assessment of Some Freshwater Resources Located in Bucharest and Surrounding Areas II. Water quality assessment of Arges and Dambovita rivers
Authors: Ionescu Petra , Ivanov Alexandru Anton , Radu Violeta Monica , Deak Gyorgy , Diacu Elena , Marcu Ecaterina , Anghel Ana Maria
Published: January 2020

The water quality assessment of Arges River and its tributary Dambovita River is presented in this paper as second part of an extended study on the evaluation of some freshwater resources quality located in Bucharest and surrounding areas [1]. This case study was carried out mainly for the water in the confluence area of Arges and Dambovita rivers, where a water and sediment sampling campaign was organized in June 2018. 21 quality parameters were determined for water samples and for the sediment samples the heavy metals content was evaluated. The results of the water samples analysis allowed the framing in quality classes, and for sediment samples the values obtained were compared with the chemical quality standards for sediments, according to the current national regulations. Following the assessment, it was established that the freshwaters in both Arge� River and Dambovita River, downstream the confluence with the Dambovita River are loaded with different pollutants, such as organic substances and nutrients leading to a lower water quality classification.
Screening in Ovarian Neoplasm
Authors: Dinca Alexandra Ligia , Dinca Valeriu Gabi , Constantinoiu Silviu Marian , Birla Rodica Daniela
Published: January 2020

Ovarian neoplasm is extremely aggressive and has a high mortality rate among affected women; therefore, the crucial role of screening tests is easy to understand. Prevention and early diagnosis should be essential priorities in the management of this malignancy. Since a complete and correct clinical examination can select the cases that require specialized investigations, we can consider it a first screening test.
Comparative Effectiveness of Vancomycin and Metronidazole for the Initial Episode of Nonsevere Clostridium Difficle Infection
Authors: Baroiu Liliana , Beznea Adrian , Plesea Condratovici Catalin , Onisor Cristian , Grigore Camelia Ana , Topor Gabi , Rugina Sorin
Published: January 2020

The infection with Clostridium difficile (CDI), which appeared at epidemic level, after acquiring the germ of some fluoroquinolone resistance genes, initially considered nosocomial infection and adverse effect post-antibiotic therapy, is affecting more and more people without risk factors and extending into the community. This paper proposes an analysis of the two main antibiotics used in therapy: metronidazole and vancomycin, the evidence of efficacy in the literature and the chemical stability of antibiotics in simulated gastrointestinal fluid. Based on UV-Vis absorption spectra, it can be considered that there are no major changes in the chemical structure of the investigated drugs in the presence of gastro-duodenal conditions. Clinical impact of comparative treatment with metronidazole and vancomycin has also been studied, in a group of 720 CDI patients hospitalized during the period 1.01.2017-31.12.2018 in the Clinical Hospital St. Parascheva of Infectious Diseases Galati. From this group, two subgroups were selected, one of 284 patients receiving oral vancomycin treatment and one group of 62 patients receiving oral metronidazole for an initial nonsevere episode of CDI. The number of days from the beginning of the treatment until the normalization of the stool, the length of hospitalization, the number of days of antibiotic treatment and the percentage of relapses were comparable in the two groups, the percentage of deaths in the first 30 days from the episode of CDI was higher in the vancomycin-treated group, probably due mainly to the severe comorbidities of these patients. The conclusion of the study is that the treatments with metronidazole and vancomycin, of the initial episode, nonsevere of CDI are comparable as a therapeutic response, provided that the patients treated with metronidazole do not associate hepatic, renal or neurological impairment due to the risk of adverse reactions.
Comparative Evaluation of Casein Phosphopeptide - Amorphous Calcium Phosphate and Fluoride in Managing Early Caries Lesions
Authors: Bobu Livia , Murariu Alice , Topor Gabi , Beznea Adrian , Vasluianu Roxana
Published: January 2020

The aim of the present study was to assess the remineralizing potential of 10% casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate complex (CPP-ACP) -Recaldent used alone or with fluoride (CPP-ACFP) as compared to fluoride mouthrinse for the non-invasive treatment of occlusal non-cavitary caries lesions in vivo.A total of eighty subjects were randomly assigned to four groups, i.e. group 1 - 10% CPP-ACP, group 2- 10% CPP-ACP + 0.2% NaF, group 3- 0.05% NaF mouthrinse and group 4 �control. The lesions were assessed using visual examination and DIAGNOdent measurements. After 12 weeks of using the corresponding product, the results showed that the highest decrease in fluorescence was produced by CPP-ACFP (from 16.28�1.40 to 6.53�0.59, p=0.002), followed by CPP-ACP (from 15.70�1.82 to 8.18�0.70, p=0.004) and fluoride mouthrinse (from 14.32�1.72 to 7.88�0.68, p=0.005), significantly higher than in the control group (p[0.05). No significant differences were found between the three treatment groups.
Hydrodesulfurization of Dibenzothiophene on a CoNiMo Catalyst
Authors: Doukeh Rami , Juganaru Traian , Bolocan Ion
Published: January 2020

In order to evaluate the performance of CoNiMo/g-Al2O3, the hydrogenolysis of dibenzothiophene was carried out. The conversion of dibenzothiophene, the yields of the reaction products and the unconverted sulfur content, expressed in ppm, were determined, at different temperatures in the catalytic layer (300�C-360�C), pressures (40 bar-60 bar) and liquid hourly space velocity (1-4h-1). The hydrodesulphurization catalyst was characterized by: determining the textural characteristics (BET specific surface area, mean pore diameter and pore volume), the acidic strength distribution, morphological analysis (scanning electron microscopy - SEM) and by identification of the species (X-ray diffraction � XRD). The analysis of the textural characteristics results in an ordered mesoporous structure of the catalyst, with a specific area of 280 m2/g and a medium pore diameter of 4.42 nm. At high temperature of 360�C and pressure of 60bar, the CoNiMo/ g-Al2O3 exhibit a good activity in hydrodesulphurization, with a 100% conversion of dibenzotiophene.
Chemicals in Personal Care Products Tied to Early Puberty in Girls
Authors: Petca Aida , Bot Mihaela , Petca Razvan Cosmin , Mehedintu Claudia , Barac Ramona Ileana , Iliescu Madalina , Maru Nicoleta , Mastalier Bogdan
Published: January 2020

Precocious puberty is defined as the onset of menarche before 9 years of age, or the appearance of secondary sex characteristics before 8 years of age. It is associated with many psychosocial disturbances and adverse health outcomes such as: cardiovascular disease, shorter adult stature, an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and breast cancer. There is a general tendency to a progressive decrease in age of reaching puberty, specifically the onset of thelarche and menarche, girls being 10 times more affected than boys. This actual tendency can be explained by the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and also by increasing environmental exposure to endocrine disruptor chemicals in household and personal care products.Phenols, phthalates, parabens and other compounds, such as polybrominated biphenyls and diethylstilbestrol are associated with precocious onset of puberty in girls, in case of in-utero or peripubertal exposure. These chemicals are frequently found in toothpaste, cosmetics, soups, shampoos, perfumes and other personal care products, interfering with sex hormones and puberty timing. This is why pregnant women should be more aware and avoid products based on these chemicals.
Research Concerning the Possibility of Turning Sterile Soil Into a Fruitful One, by Using Sludge
Authors: Ciolea Daniela Ionela , Ionel Ioana , Mihaiuti Alin
Published: January 2020

The present paper focuses on conducting research, based on physical, chemical analysis of treated sludge from the waste water treating systems and on physical, chemical and pedological analyzes on sterile material (soil), achieved in order to turn both residues, by mixing and a mutual treatment, into an useful, friendly environmental material, useful for further cultivation. One determined in situ probes from the Lupeni sterile dumps different characteristics such as: thickness of the soil layer, its physiological width, structure and porosity, permeability, humidity, soil reaction, effervescence with HCl, the nature of humus, soil texture, the presence, nature and abundance of soluble salts. Further one researched on electrokinetic�s disintegrated sludge, and applying ultrasonic technology, and concluded about the possibility of using the sludge on the degraded lands of the Jiu Valley. The sludges from the purification contain: clay particles entrained by street water into the sewer network; organic substances from domestic sewage and human manure; soluble / insoluble salts; various species of cat-ions and an-ions retained by the colloidal fraction of organic or mineral nature and microorganisms. As result, the tests demonstrated the improved soil quality on degraded lands by fertilizing with purified sludge. The superior growth of platelets in sterile mixture vessels and 75 % fermented sludge, versus experimental samples with 75 % sterile material. The use of sludge treated in land conversion has a unit cost of 210 � 250 euros/ tonne dry substance (d.s.).
The Influence of Body Mass of Water Level on Cardiovascular and Urinary Parameters at Athlete Students
Authors: Badau Adela , Badau Dana , Enoiu Razvan Sandu , Neculoiu Marius , Neculoiu Carmen Daniela , Tudor Virgil , Sasu Radu Cristian , Voiculescu Carmen Ene , Voiculescu Virgil Ene , Teris Stefan , Mereuta Claudiu , Dan Costin Eugen , Clipa Adriana , Constantin Dina
Published: January 2020

The main purpose of study was to gain more comprehensive information about the influence of body mass of water level on some cardiovascular and urinary parameters for the student athletes. Cardiovascular and urinary parameters analysis does not reflect the significant differences between the two samples, but most parameters do not fit into the normal reference values.
Simulation and Optimization of Isopropyl Lactate Manufacturing Process
Authors: Taga (Sapunaru) Olga Valerica , Koncsag Claudia Irina , Jinescu Cosmin , Mares Alina Monica
Published: January 2020

The new chemical processes are investigated in laboratory, usually in batch, with pure reactants, and specific laboratory methods applied for the purification of the products. Scaling-up processes means passing from batch to continuous process, using feed with impurificators, industrial equipment for separation and recirculation or purge for an economic operation with special care for safety and environment. This is why, following a study in laboratory for isopropyl lactate obtaining by transesterification in reactive distillation system, a flowsheet of the industrial process was proposed in this paper. Simulations of the transesterification process were performed. The purpose of these simulations has been to find the optimum solution from energy consumption point of view. Optimum parameters of the reactive distillation were found: the molar ratio isopropanol/methyl lactate R= 1.06, the number of theoretical stages in the distillation zone NTS=2.4 and the reflux ratio RR=2, in a process that produces 1.3 t/h IPL of 96% wt purity.
Biochemical Factors Involved in the Unfavorable Evolution of Prostate Cancer
Authors: Marinescu Ileana , Schenker Ramona Adriana , Stovicek Puiu Olivian , Marinescu Dragos , Ciobanu Constantin Florin , Papacocea Serban Iancu , Manea Mihnea Costin , Papacocea Razvan Ioan , Manea Mirela , Chirita Roxana , Ciobanu Adela Magdalena
Published: January 2020

Frequent association of depressive disorder with clinical manifestations in prostate cancer patients raises problems with therapeutic response and adherence to treatment. Androgen deprivation therapies exacerbate depression and cause somatic adverse reactions, mainly represented by obesity, anemia, osteoporosis, muscle atrophy, gynecomastia. Depressive disorders correlate with activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA), which induces high cortisol levels. The structural similarity between cortisol and testosterone suggests possible associations with their side effects. Decreased testosterone levels amplify the risk of developing or exacerbating depressive disorders. It is important the early identification of sexual identity and body perception disorders, as well as the interdisciplinary assessment of cognitive status and depression. The direct relationship between elevated PSA and testosterone levels and high depression scores suggests the unfavorable evolution of non-metastatic prostate cancer. It is necessary to evaluate depression from the diagnosis of prostate cancer as well as its dynamic monitoring. Therapeutic resistance raises the issue of early oncologic therapeutic switch and the combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological antidepressant therapies.
Pilot, Open and Non-controlled Trial to Assess the Objective Parameters which Correlate Knee Mobility with Pain Reduction in Patients Affected by Knee Osteoarthritis and Treated with Oral Hyaluronic Acid
Authors: Andor Bogdan Corneliu , Cerbu Simona , Barattini Dionisio Franco , Dogaru Dumitru Emanuel , Dulgheru Ovidiu , Guadagna Simone , Rosu Serban
Published: January 2020

The study was in preparation for a future randomized clinical trial (RCT) with oral hyaluronic acid (HA) in knee osteoarthritis. Its purpose was to evaluate the feasibility of i) ultrasonography (US) and range of motion (ROM) parameters as objective measurements to correlate the improvement of knee mobility with its pain reduction; ii) the planned recruitment monthly rate to estimate the resources for the main study. In addition, it should give by US, ROM, visual analogue scale (VAS) and KOOS questionnaire, preliminary data on efficacy. This open-label pilot trial was performed in an orthopedic clinic (Timisoara, Romania). Male and female subjects (from 50 to 70 years) diagnosed with symptomatic OA of the knee with i) mild joint discomfort for at least 6 months, ii) Kellgren/Lawrence score 2 by X-ray, iii) pain for at least 15 of the 30 previous days, were included. Exclusion criteria were: inflammatory arthritic condition; oral corticosteroids within 4 weeks; intra-articular injections of HA or corticosteroids within 3 months; anti-inflammatory or chondroprotective drugs within 2 weeks. Following protocol, 8 patients administered for 8 weeks Syalox� 300 Plus (River Pharma, Italy) a product based on HA of high molecular weight. US parameters improved from baseline, even if no statistically significant differences were found. ROM and VAS (at rest, on moving and on pressing) values improved significantly at week 4 and 8 in comparison with baseline. The correlation between objective improvement of knee mobility and subjective pain reduction was documented. The enrolment rate was 8 patients/month. The KOOS subscales scores evidenced statistically significant differences during the study. No adverse event. US and ROM can be used as objective measurements to correlate improvement of knee mobility with pain reduction. The recruitment capability evidenced a realistic estimation of time and budget for the main study. Preliminary data on efficacy using objective measurements (US, ROM) and subjective parameters (VAS, KOOS questionnaire) showed significant improvements and will be used for sample size calculation in the main study.
The Non-linear Association Between Serum Level of Anti-M�llerian Hormone and in vitro Fertilisation Outcome
Authors: Albu Dragos Nicolae , Albu Alice Ioana , Olaru Gabriel Octavian , Sima Romina Marina , Neacsu Adrian , Chicea Radu , Nicolae Camelia , Matei Alexandra , Ples Liana
Published: January 2020

Aim of the study was to analyse the relationship between Anti-M�llerian Hormone (AMH) serum level and in vitro fertilisation (IVF) with and without intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) outcome. We performed a retrospective study which included 1073 patients (mean age 34.68�4.28 years, mean body mass index 22.7�15.65 kg/m2) who performed IVF or IVF/ICSI between January 2013 and December 2016.We found that AMH serum level was age-independent positively related with oocytes (beta=0.329, p[0.0001) and zygotes number (beta=0.248, p[0.0001) and negatively correlated with fertilization rate (beta=-0.108, p=0.001). In multivariate regression, after adjustment for confounders, only oocytes number, but not AMH serum level, was associated with zygotes number (beta=0.814, p[0.0001) and fertilisation rate (beta=- 0.133, p=0.001). Patients with AMH in the range 1.1-5 ng/mL had significantly higher biochemical (65.3% versus 56.6%, p=0.009) and clinical pregnancy rates (57.7% versus 49.2%, p=0.014) in comparison with patients with AMH below 1.1 ng/mL and higher clinical pregnancy rates in comparison with patients with AMH above 7 ng/mL (57.7% versus 44%, p=0.011). Logistic regression analysis showed that AMH was positively associated with biochemical (OR 1.19, p=0.003) and clinical pregnancy (OR 1.16, p=0.009) independently of age and number of good embryos transferred in patients with AMH below 5 ng/mL. In turn, when only patients with normal ovarian reserve were analysed (AMH above 1.1 ng/mL), we found an age-independent negative association between AMH and clinical pregnancy (OR 0.93, p=0.014). AMH serum level is associated with both quantitative response (oocytes number) and qualitative parameters (pregnancy rate) during IVF/ICSI. We also found a bimodal relationship between AMH and pregnancy rates, which were positively associated in patients with AMH below 5 ng/mL, although higher AMH values seem to have a negative impact on pregnancy chances.
Biological Chemistry and Physiopathology of Metabolism During Fever
Authors: Onisor Cristian , Tutunaru Dana , Dinu Ciprian Adrian , Grigore Camelia Ana , Miron Ingrith Crenguta , Lupusoru Raoul Vasile
Published: January 2020

Physiopathology determines the causes and conditions of pathological processes, in other words, of aetiology, as well as the mechanisms of their production, namely pathogenesis; this discipline studies the general reactions of the organism, regardless of the form of the disease by which they would manifest themselves; it also studies the general rules for the occurrence and evolution of the disorders of the functions of different systems which depend on the properties of the whole organism. The tasks of physiopathology become clearer when we compare it with the tasks of the clinical investigation. Physiopathology clarifies the causes and the mechanism of the onset of a thermal reaction of the body, such as fever; the clinical part, in this case, deals with certain well-defined forms of febrile disorders, especially of infectious origin. Physiopathology studies the general rules of occurrence and development of the inflammatory process, while the clinical disciplines investigate a number of diseases caused by different forms of inflammation. Physiopathology is closely related to biology. The personal clinical study was carried out during the period 2016-2018 on a sample of 362 patients, who showed changes in the functions of different systems and organs during fever. The problem of the influence of fever, seen as a general reaction of the organism to the action of infectious agents, is of major importance in clarifying the role of fever as a reaction of adaptation in the fight of the body against infection, and it largely determines its treatment. Excessive temperature increase, as well as a sudden drop, can exert a harmful effect on the body.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Penyebab Perceraian Berdasarkan Keputusan Pengadilan Negeri Balige Tahun 2017
Authors: Siburian Bernhardt
Published: January 2020

The objective of this research is to know dominant factors which evoke Christian married couple divorce based on finding of Balige State Court in 2107 in efforts prevention by church for the people of Toba Samosir. This research use descriptive qualitative approach with documents analysis method. Data analysis carried out by doing interpretation the result of qualitative data analysis, after act of ranking grades and percentage be done. The act of data analysis is done since team of researcher start doing data classification (coding) within effective reading. Data interpretation is done by two stages, first interpretation of each data item and second, interpretation of all data. The result of data interpretation indicate insufficient family financial factor occupy in the highest sequence, which causing constantly dispute and no hope for living in harmonious anymore. The result of this research, then, posses coherence with Chapter 19 Government Regulation No. 9/1975 regarding Law Implementation No. 1/1974 and base theories of married couple experts.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor dominan yang menyebabkan perceraian berdasarkan Keputusan Pengadilan Negeri Balige tahun 2017 dalam upaya penanggulangan yang dilakukan oleh gereja bagi masyarakat Toba Samosir. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode analisis dokumen. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menginterpretasikan hasil analisis data kualitatif, setelah penyusunan persentase dan ranking dilakukan. Tindakan analisis data dilakukan sejak para peneliti mulai melakukan klasifikasi (pengkodean) melalui pembacaan efektif dokumen. Kemudian peneliti akan melakukan interpretasi data dengan dua tahap, yaitu interpretasi data setiap item dan interpretasi keseluruhan data. Hasil interpretasi analisis data menunjukkan bahwa faktor keuangan yang tidak mencukupi menempati urutan tertinggi, yang menyebabkan pertengkaran yang terus-menerus dan tidak ada harapan hidup rukun lagi. Dengan demikian hasil penelitian ini memiliki koherensi dengan Pasal 19 Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 9 tahun 1975 tentang Pelaksanaan Undang-undang Nomor 1 Tahun 1974 dan juga landasan teori-teori para ahli.
Makna Tanah Leluhur Bagi Naomi Berdasarkan Teks Rut 1:1-22
Authors: Ndolu Nelci Nafalia , Rantesalu Marsi Bombongan
Published: January 2020

The Meaning of Ancestral Land For Naomi Based on Ruth 1: 1-22. The story of Naomi in Ruth 1: 1-22 is closely related to her ancestral land in Bethlehem-Judah. In Ruth 1: 1-3, Naomi is told to make a choice to leave her ancestral land. But Ruth 1: 6 explains that Naomi finally chose to return to her ancestral lands in Bethlehem-Judah after experiencing various suffering and tragedies in the land of Moab. Naomi's choice implied Naomi's perception of the economic, cultural, political and religious meaning of her ancestral land. Based on Ruth 1: 6-19-22, Naomi continues to acknowledge her ancestral land as the "mother" who gave birth to her, always faithfully welcomes her return, treats all the pain of her life; and even guarantee the prosperity of his life, the place that guarantees the rights of life and the social as a widow, and a safe place to worship faithfully to Allah the giver and the owner of his ancestral land.

Makna Tanah Leluhur Bagi Naomi Berdasarkan Rut 1:1-22.  Kisah Naomi dalam Rut 1:1-22 berkaitan erat dengan tanah leluhurnya di Betlehem-Yehuda. Dalam Rut 1:1-3, Naomi dikisahkan  membuat pilihan untuk meninggalkan tanah leluhurnya. Namun Rut 1:6 menjelaskan bahwa Naomi akhirnya memilih untuk kembali ke tanah leluhurnya di Betlehem-Yehuda setelah mengalami berbagai penderitan dan tragedi di Moab tanah rantau. Pilihan Naomi tersebut tersirat persepsi Naomi tentang makna ekonomis, budaya, politis dan religious dari tanah leluhurnya. Berdasarkan Rut 1:6-19-22, Naomi tetap mengakui tanah leluhur nya sebaga “ibu” yang telah melahirkannya, selalu setia menyambut kepulangannya, mengobati semua kepedihan hidupnya; dan bahkan menjamin kesejahtraan hidupnya, tempat paling menjamin hak-hak hidup dan sosial sebagai seorang janda, dan tempat yang aman untuk beribadah dengan setia kepada Allah sang pemberi dan pemilik tanah leluhurnya.
Penerapan Metode Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Examples Non Examples untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa
Authors: Alexander Ferdinant , Pono Fenni Regina
Published: January 2020

The application of cooperative learning methods types of examples non examples in classroom action research is intended to build students’ imagination and critical thinking skills in learning. It is hoped that learning outcomes in the cognitive domain will increase. This research was conducted in two cycles. The subjects of this study were students in 5th grade of SD Inpres Oesapa Kecil 1 Kota Kupang totaling 23 students and consisted of 15 male students and 8 female students. Data collection tecniques used was observation, tests, and performance. The data analysis technique used is quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The results of the research showed a significant increase in the average percentage of classical completeness. The researcher concluded that the application of the learning methods succeeded in improving learning outcomes of Christian Religious Education subjects for 5th grade students of SD Inpres Oesapa Kecil 1 Kota Kupang.

Penerapan metode pembelajaran kooperatif tipe examples non examples dalam penelitian tindakan kelas kali ini dimaksudkan untuk membangun imajinasi dan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dalam belajar dengan harapan hasil belajar pada ranah kognitif akan meningkat. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam dua siklus kepada siswa kelas V SD Inpres Oesapa Kecil 1 Kota Kupang yang berjumlah 23 siswa terdiri dari laki-laki 15 siswa dan perempuan 8 siswa.  Teknik Pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, tes, dan unjuk kerja. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian pada siklus pertama dan kedua menunjukkan peningkatan yang berarti pada nilai rata-rata persentasi ketuntasan klasikal. Peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa penerapan metode pembelajaran kooperatif tipe examples non examples berhasil meningkatkan hasil belajar kognitif Pendidikan Agama Kristen siswa kelas Vc SD Inpres Oesapa Kecil 1 Kota Kupang.
Pemahaman Periodisasi Sejarah Gereja Umum di Sekolah Tinggi Agama Kristen Negeri Kupang
Authors: Manuain Leryani Mince Maria , Nani Viktor Imanuel
Published: January 2020

This Paper is the result of a study of the extent of STAKN Kupang students’ understanding of General Church History Periodization. This research uses survey method with samle of 147 people. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and then analyzed in quantitative descriptive. The result showed that the level of  understanding of STAKN Kupang students was in the capable category.The Respondents’ denomination is in the category of able to very capable. This show that students, lectures and institutions have synergized well; students have a high  understanding of the periodization  of the history of the general church, lectures teaching with professionals and STAKN Kupang who always maintain and improve the equality of educational institutions. Scientific contributions from this research can be used as a source of study of Christian religious education. Such as hermeneutics, dogmatis, ethics, practica, theology form which can take something to deepen the knowledge and thingking of studet theology.    

Tulisan ini merupakan hasil kajian tentang sejauh mana tingkat pemahaman mahasiswa STAKN Kupang terhadap periodisasi Sejarah Gereja Umum. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan jumlah sample 147 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner dan kemudian dianalisa secara deskirptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa tingkat pemahaman mahasiswa STAKN Kupang berada pada kategori mampu.  Denominasi sebaran responden berada pada kategori mampu menuju sangat mampu. Ini menunjukan bahwa mahasiswa, dosen dan lembaga telah bersinergi dengan baik; mahasiswa memiliki pemahaman yang  tinggi terhadap Periodisasi Sejarah Gereja Umum, dosen mengajar dengan profesional dan STAKN Kupang yang selalu menjaga dan memperbaiki kualitas lembaga pendidikan. Sumbangan ilmiah dari penelitian ini dapat dijadikan sumber kajian mata kuliah Pendidikan Agama Kristen seperti hermeneutik, dogmatika, etika, teologi praktika yang daripadanya dapat kita ambil sesuatu untuk memperdalam pengetahuan dan pemikiran teologi mahasiswa. Sumbangan ilmiah dari penelitian ini dapat dijadikan sumber kajian mata kuliah Pendidikan Agama Kristen seperti hermeneutik, dogmatika, etika, teologi praktika yangdari padanya dapat kita ambil sesuatu untuk menperdalam pengetahuan dan pemikiran teologi mahasiswa.
PERANCANGAN E-HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BERBASIS WEB PADA PT. STD
Authors: Budiyantara Agus
Published: January 2020

Tujuan pembuatan sistem e-HRM ini adalah untuk mengelola kegiatan operasional yang ada pada bagian human resources management mulai dari aktifitas perekrutan, cuti, lembur, mutasi hingga pemutusan hubungan kerja. Metodologi yang di gunakan dalam penulisan penelitian ini meliputi studi pustaka, survei lapangan , serta analisis dan perancangan. Analisis dilakukan dengan cara mewawancarai kepala bagian HRD pada PT. STD untuk mengetahui permasalahan yang terjadi pada unit HRD seperti lamanya proses perekrutan, sulitnya proses cuti maupun sulitnya proses pemutusan hubungan kerja karena datanya tersimpan di beberapa file. Simpulan yang diperoleh dari hasil wawancara menunjukan bahwa penggunaan sistem e-HRM ini dapat membantu unit HRD untuk menyelesaikan masalah yang ada di perusahaan tersebut.

Kata Kunci : e-hrm, sumber daya manusia
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI JASA TRAVEL BUS MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI DESKTOP PADA PT. XYZ
Authors: Christian Lay
Published: January 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa serta mengidentifikasi masalah, kebutuhan, serta merancang sebuah

sistem informasi sesuai dengan kebutuhan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kepustakaan, studi

lapangan yang terdiri dari observasi, dan wawancara serta metode perancangan sistem yang berorientasi pada objek

dilakukan dengan merancang model sistem yang diusulkan. Hasil yang dicapai yaitu adanya perancangan sistem

informasi jasa travel bus secara efektif disertai perancangan laporan – laporan yang dapat membantu manajemen

dalam pengambilan keputusan. Simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah PT. XYZ memerlukan pengembangan sistem

informasi agar lebih meningkatkan efektifitas dan efisiensi dalam kegiatan operasionalnya. Dengan adanya

pengembangan dan analisis pada sistem informasi yang berjalan diharapkan akan dapat membantu PT. XYZ dalam

pengelompokan data, proses bisnis yang berjalan, mengatasi permasalahan yang ada dan untuk menunjang tingkat

pelayanan terhadap customer agar tercipta perubahan yang inovatif guna mendukung kesuksesan perusahaan.
ANALISIS DAN DESAIN SISTEM INFORMASI EKSPEDISI CARGO LAUT PADA PT ARTAS BANGUN SARI
Authors: Muryono Tupan Tri , Budiyantara Agus
Published: January 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prosedur sistem informasi berjalan dan mendesain sistem informasi ekspedisi cargo laut serta dapat memberikan solusi yang mencakup aktivitas pendataan costumer dan data muatan, invoicing, pembuatan perjanjian angkutan laut serta berita acara serah-terima muatan.Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik analisisentity-relationship model (ERM) dan system development life cycle (SDLC) dengan model air terjun (waterfall). Teknik pengumpulan datamenggunakan observasi dan wawancara terstukrtur kepada sekretaris dan pimpinan perusahaan. Simpulan dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan sistem informasi ekspedisi cargo laut dapat membantu dalam menyelesaikan masalah yang terdapat di perusahaan tersebut.
PERAN PENTING PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INTERNET SEBAGAI MEDIA PENGHASIL UANG
Authors: Karmawan I gusti Made
Published: January 2020

Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi sangat memacu persaingan pengelola bisnis. Sehingga mau tidak mau

pengelola bisnis kini menerapkan Technopreneurship sebagai ladang bisnis baru mereka yang berbasis

teknologi, dimana teknologi memiliki peranan penting sebagai penggerak bisnisnya dan teknologi hal yang

menentukan berhasil atau tidaknya bisnis mereka. Dengan adanya teknologi yang sangat berkembang ini pasti

akan melahirkan orang-orang yang ahli didalam bidang tersebut dan akan menjalankan bisnis mereka dengan

skil yang telah dimiliki. Mereka mampu menciptakan inovasi-inovasi baru yang belum pernah ada sebelumnya

atau mengembangkan ide-ide yang sudah ada menjadi ide baru yang unik dengan berbasis teknologi.Seseorang

yang ingin menjadi seorang technopreneur harus mempunyai ide-ide kreatif untuk mengembangkan suatu

penemuannya hingga memasarkan penemuannya sehingga banyak orang yang mengetahuinya bahkan

menyukainya. Maka dalam pembahasan karya tulis kali akan membahas tentang technopreneurship sebagai

teknologi bisnis yang tidak lepas dari sosok technopreneur yang berhubungan dengan teknologi. Dan bagaimana

kita dapat menjadi technopreneur yang baik sehingga dari sebuah teknologi kita bisa mendapatkan uang.
APLIKASI LOCATION BASED SERVICE “TOLONG.IN” PADA PLATFORM ANDROID
Authors: Iswanto Irene Anindaputri , Triwaldi Kevin Wahyu , Hagata Bosta Harry , Firmansyah Dhana
Published: January 2020

Manusia diciptakan sebagai makhluk sosial, yang berarti manusia tidak dapat hidup tanpa sesamanya. Sifat makhluk sosial yang dimiliki oleh manusia ini mendorong manusia untuk memiliki sikap tolong menolong. Sikap tolong-menolong ini mengilhami masyarakat untuk menggunakannya sebagai sumber penghasilan. Namun peluang bisnis dari penawaran jasa ini kurang didukung oleh media informasi yang memadai. Tidak adanya media yang secara khusus diciptakan untuk kegiatan transaksi jasa ini membuat para penyedia jasa kesulitan dalam memasarkan jasanya. Tidak adanya media informasi ini juga menyulitkan pencari jasa untuk memperoleh informasi mengenai penyedia jasa yang mereka butuhkan. Penggunaan sosial media untuk transaksi jasa dirasa kurang aman karena tidak adanya sistem verifikasi mengenai kredibilitas sang penyedia jasa. Semakin meningkatnya teknologi smartphone semakin memberi kemudahan pada kehidupan masyarakat. Adanya teknologi GPS (Global Positioning System) membuat para developer menggunakannya untuk membuat aplikasi Location Based Service yang menggunakan informasi dari posisi user untuk menawarkan berbagai jasa. Oleh karena itu, untuk memfasilitasi para penyedia dan pencari jasa, penulis membuat aplikasi mobile location based service pada platform android yang dapat digunakan sebagai media pemasaran penyedia jasa dan informasi mengenai penyedia jasa terdekat. Aplikasi ini juga digunakan untuk memudahkan komunikasi antara pencari dan penyedia jasa, serta menjaga keamanan transaksi dengan adanya sistem pemberian rating.
ANALISIS DAN DESAIN SISTEM INFORMASI BIAYA PEMASARAN
Authors: Muryono Tupan Tri
Published: January 2020

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengumpulkan informasi mengenai biaya pemasaran marketing, promosi, rabat, biaya umr dan biaya dana operasional cabang untuk membuat keputusan yang lebih efektif, efisien, dan lebih mudah bagi manajemen. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan untuk menulis makalah ini adalah metodologi analisis dengan observasi dan wawancara berdasarkan teori yang berasal dari beberapa buku terkait. Metode desain sistem yang disarankan dilakukan menggunakan metode dan desain berorientasi objek. Menerapkan dan menampilkan biaya sistem informasi pemasaran untuk kebutuhan yang sangat kompleks untuk menghasilkan laporan untuk pengambilan keputusan di masa depan.
GAME SIMULASI BELAJAR PEMBAGIAN BERBASIS MULTIMEDIA UNTUK ANAK KELAS 5.
Authors: Sudaryana I Ketut , Doharma Rouly
Published: January 2020

Belajar berhitung bagi anak-anak sekolah menjadi materi pelajaran yang menakutkan, sulit karena membutuhkan pemikiran dan penggunaan nalar dalam menyelesaikannya. Sebagai materi yang sudah di ajarkan sejak sekolah dasar, maka dibutuhkan media yang mampu membantu anak didik dalam belajar berhitung. Untuk mengatasi kesulitan siswa dalam belajar berhitung, Diginusa memiliki software khusus berhitung untuk anak kelas 5, berbasis multimedia yang menggabungkan unsur teks, suara, gambar dan animasi. Sehingga belajar berhitung menjadi lebih mudah karena dilakukan dalam bentuk visualisi di layar monitor komputer.

Penelitan ini memanfaatkan jenis data kuantitatif, dengan pengumpulan data diperoleh dari hasil eksperiman software kepada siswa berupa nilai yang nantinya akan dibandingkan dengan nilai KKM. Untuk mengetahui penerimaan media pembelajaran interaktif, dapat diukur dengan menggunakan model penerimaan teknologi TAM (tecknology acceptance model). Model TAM ini menggambarkan penerimaan penggunaan teknologi informasi yang sangat dipengaruhi oleh kemanfaatan (usefulness)
MEASUREMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS STRATEGY IS/IT TO BUSINESS STRATEGY WITH IT BALANCED SCORECARD METHOD AT BINUS INTERNATIONAL JOSEPH WIBOWO CENTER
Authors: Wijaya Hendy , Carolina Erny
Published: January 2020

JWC merupakan lini kampus dari Binus University yang berfokus pada bidang manajemen dan bisnis yang berstandar internasional dengan pengelolaan academic development framework-EQUIS. Untuk mampu bekerja sama dan bersaing didunia global diperlukan juga penyediaan fasilitas operasional yang didukung oleh pemanfaatan dan pengelolaan teknologi informasi. Tujuan penulisan adalah untuk mengetahui apakah strategi SI/TI sejalan dengan strategi bisnis JWC. Pengukuran efektivitas strategi SI/TI terhadap strategi bisnis ini menggunakan metode IT Balance Scorecard, SWOT untuk mendukung penentuan strategi, serta metode Analytical Hierarchy Process dalam penentuan bobot kepentingan. Metode pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah observasi, wawancara, studi pustaka, kuisioner. Hasil yang dicapai adalah rekomendasi berupa insiatif strategi SI/TI yang terbaik untuk mendukung secara maksimal strategi bisnis pada JWC.
KONTEKSTUALISASI GAMELAN JAWA DI GEREJA BAPTIS INDONESIA (GBI) NGEMBAK
Authors: Kristanto Alfa
Published: January 2020

This thesis aims to examine contextualization of Javanese gamelan in the liturgy of the worship at the Indonesian Baptist Church (GBI) Ngembak Tembalang. The approach used is interdisciplinary, using qualitative research methods, and interpretative case study research design. The research data was collected by observation technique, interview, and document study, and source triangulation technique to maintain its validity. Data analysis technique is done through the process of reduction, presentation, and conclusion (verification). The results of this study show that, the form of Javanese gamelan accompaniment music in liturgical worship at GBI Ngembak Tembalang is composed of two elements, namely the element of time and melody. Contextualization of Javanese gamelan in the liturgy of the worship at the Indonesian Baptist Church (GBI) Ngembak Tembalang consists of one model, namely model translation. On the model of translation is done through the efforts of Christian identity preservation, keeping mindful of the culture, history and social change, which is owned by the Baptist Church Indonesia (GBI) Ngembak Tembalang.
GEREJA DAN PENDIDIKAN SENI MUSIK BAGI ANAK
Authors: Chrisnahanungkara Ariel Januar
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this study is to understand the importance of carrying out music education by the church. This study explains the importance of art education for humans, the life of art in church and the process of art education that has been occurred in church. In particular, this study reminds us that church should not ignore music education in the church in an effort to maintain the church traditions.
The Population of Galactic Planetary Nebulae: a Study of Distance Scales and Central Stars Based on the Second Gaia Release
Authors: Stanghellini Letizia , Bucciarelli Beatrice , Lattanzi Mario G. , Morbidelli Roberto
Published: January 2020

We matched the astrometry of central stars (CSs) of spectroscopically confirmed Galactic planetary nebulae (PNe) with DR2 Gaia parallaxes (p), finding 430 targets in common with p > 0 and

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. A catalog of PNe whose CSs have DR2 Gaia parallaxes is presented in Table 1. We compared DR2 parallaxes with those in the literature, finding good correlation between the two samples. We used PNe parallaxes to calibrate the Galactic PN distance scale. Restricting the sample to objects with 20% parallax accuracy, we derive the distance scale

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, which represents a notable improvement with respect to previous ones. We found that the ionized mass versus optical thickness distance scale for Galactic PNe is not as constrained by the Gaia calibrators, but gives important insight into the nature of the PNe, and is essential to define the domain for our distance scale application. We placed the CSs whose distance has been determined directly by parallax on the HR diagram, and found that their location on the post-asymptotic-giant-branch (AGB) H-burning evolutionary tracks is typical for post-AGB stars.