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Medical Students’ Perception of Learning Environment at Benue State University College of Health Sciences, Makurdi, North-Central Nigeria
Authors: Oghagbon K E , Nwannadi I , Achinge G
Published: July 2020

The perception by Medical Students of their learning environment impacts on their understanding of the course of study and performances. This was a descriptive study that assessed medical students’ perception of learning environment at the College of Health Sciences, Benue State University, Nigeria. The Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire was applied to all the second, third and fourth year medical students to assess the following areas; student’s perception of learning (SPL), student’s perception of course organizers (SPCO), student’s academic self-perception (SASP), student’s perception of atmosphere (SPA), and student’s social self-perception (SSSP). Data was analysed with the SPSS software version 15. Out of 250 questionnaires distributed to the students, 210 (84%) were fit for analysis; 174 males (82.9%) and 36 females (17.1%) with a mean age of 24.8 years ± 3.7. Mean global score (MGS) of study was 106.3/200 (53.2%) meaning positive perception, but not reflective of students centred learning. SPCO and SSSP needs to improve at a score of 48% and 49.3% respectively as against 100%. Other domains had positive perceptions (SPL; 56%, SASP; 61.9%, and SPA; 53.5%). There was a significantly lower SPA score in those in fourth year of study compared to second and third year students. (p ˂ 0.01) Medical Students at the BSU, Nigeria have positive perception of their learning environment, but the authority can improve MGS by increasing students’ social support, and retraining the teachers.
Metabolic and Clinical Significance of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2; Implication for Rising Prevalence in Nigeria
Authors: Oghagbon E K
Published: July 2020

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is now a global epidemic which is also ravaging developing countries including Nigeria. Its impact in the country is significant with the disease found to impact on hospital admissions, mortality and life expectancy of patients. Previous investigations done in Nigeria showed that DM2 patients have poor glycaemic controls with resultant high levels of disease morbidity and mortality. This was demonstrated by consistently elevated mean HbA1c levels (> 8.0%) in Nigerian diabetics over a decade of assessment of care of the patients. Similarly the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy rose by more than 200% between 1989 and 2008. Diabetic morbidity which is underpinned by hyperglycaemia is associated with diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, foot ulcers and other clinical conditions such as hyperlipidaemia, altered sympathetic system, bone disorders, infertility, defective body sodium handling and renal compromise. Some investigators believe that persons of African ancestry are more susceptible to some diseases associated with DM2. This includes documented increased renal glomerular hyperfiltration in patients of African ancestry. The disease complications are linked to metabolic derangements which if properly understood and managed, may help to reduce the impact of the rising prevalence of DM2 in Nigeria. Furthermore, if the Nigerian medical team is aware of the peculiar susceptibility of blacks to DM2 complications, they will be able to apply appropriate treatment for improved care, despite rising disease prevalence.
Depression among Older Adult Prisoners at the Jos Central Prison- North Central Nigeria
Authors: Piwuna CG , Piwuna TO , Dami N , Bankat MA , Agbir TM , Nwoga CN
Published: July 2020

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of depression and its correlates among Older Adult Prisoners at the Jos Central Prison, North Central Nigeria. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive chart, conducted at the Jos Central prisons on eighty-six (86) older prisoners between June 2012 to December 2012. Bio-demographic data and history of any chronic medical condition as well as that of psychiatric condition were also obtained from their clinical records in the clinic located within the prison. Depression was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) on all the volunteers 50 years and above. The GDS measures cognitive, affective, functional state and a factor that reflects helplessness and fear for the future. The study was largely composed of male making up to 99%. The age range was between 50 to 75 years with a mean 54.36 (SD 3.24) with most of them between 50 to 60 years (90%). A quarter (25%) had not received any form of education while 7 out of 10 had received some form of education. Majority of them were employed (skilled or un-skilled employment) before incarceration. Only 2% were unemployed before their incarceration. Those incarcerated for violent crimes (65%) nearly doubled those in prison for non-violent crimes 35%. Occupational status, pre-existing medical conditions and the perception of their health status before incarceration were found to be statistically significant. Type of crimes committed was not statistically significant. Known chronic medical condition(s) was a risk factor in the inmates developing depression (P-value =0.009). In comparing the specific medical conditions with depression, significant findings were found (P-value= 0.003). The study revealed a prevalence of depression at 59% in older prisoners of 50 years and above. The significant predictors of depression include occupational status, pre-exisitng medical conditions, and the perception of their health status before incarceration were found to be statistically significant.
The Diversity of Fish Species, Composition and Abundance from Bodna River in Kwali Area Council, Abuja.
Authors: Sani B M , Idowu R T , Banyigyi A H
Published: July 2020

The Diversity of fish species, composition and abundance from Bodna River in Kwali Area Council, Abuja was studied between May 2018 to April 2019.The aim of the study was to determine the management and sustainable use of the fisheries resources of the Area council. About 1331 fish were collected from the artisanal fishermen during the study period and morphometric indices were determined using standard methods. The fish were identified and counted. Sex ratio 1:2:1 (Males to Females) was obtained indicating a male dominated population. Length –weight measurement indicated that the fish exhibited positive allometric growth pattern. The highest percentage abundant species in the site were Oreochromis niloticus with 34.8% Clarias garienpinus with 28.0% and Pellonula leonensis with 17.6% and the least occurring species were Nannocharax shariensis with 11.0% Mormyrus valenciensis with 7.7%. The seasonal variation of fish distribution was observed to be higher in the wet season with 66.2% than the dry season. Nutrient displayed greater impact on fish abundance in the wet season. The Simpson and Shannon Weiner’s diversity index values were (0.976) and (-1.456) in both richness and evenness respectively. The findings of the study could be helpful to the artisanal fishermen and the community for fisheries sustainability.
Assessment of Watercare Efficacy on Treatment of Water for Human Consumption in Makurdi Metropolis Nigeria
Authors: Mbaawuaga E M , Agber W C , Kar M W
Published: July 2020

Assessment of the efficacy of Water-Care in the treatment of water to safe health level was carried out on water samples from different water sources within six populated communities of Makurdi Metropolis. Thirty six (36) water samples were collected and treated with WaterCare based on the product manufacturer’s instructions. Treated water stored for 30 minutes and 24 hours were tested for coliforms using Multiple Tube Fermentation technique. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used with the Tukey Honestly Significant Difference (HSD) for multiple comparisons of the data variables. Most probable Number (MPN) of coliforms /100mL of sampled water ranged from 43 to >1,100cfu/100ml. Mean MPN of treated water for30 minutes and 24 hours interval was 37.7±33.0cfu/100ml and 16.17±14.8cfu/100ml respectively. Improved/deep sources such as boreholes show 3cfu/100ml and 0cfu/100ml respectively for 30 minutes and 24 hours treatment while unimproved/shallow sources such as wells show ≤120 cfu/100ml and ≤53 cfu/100ml respectively for 30 minutes and 24 hour interval. A significant difference between treated samples and the untreated was observed (F = 6.321, P = 0.005). Tukey multiple comparison test revealed that MPN index/100ml in the water samples was significantly lower (P =0.015, P =0.009) after treating for 30 minutes and 24 hour time interval respectively as compared to untreated water. But there was no significant difference between the 30 minute and 24 hour time interval (P =0.970). The study found that, drinking water sources in Makurdi Township were heavily contaminated, and that 30 minutes and 24 hours’ time interval was not a sufficient time for total elimination of bacteria contaminants after treatment with WaterCare. Future research should ascertain the actual treatment time for inactivation of all bacteria in water treated with WaterCare.
PENGARUH INSENTIF DAN KOMUNIKASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT ASIA KARET
Authors: Gunawan Shandy , Tanuwijaya Nicholas , Paulus Octavia , Linda Linda
Published: July 2020

The researcher took the object of research from PT. Asia Karet, the selection of objects is caused by a decrease in employee performance Employee performance is the result of work that becomes a benchmark for employees. Employee performance is influenced by several factors including communication and incentives. Communication within the company must run well both vertically and horizontally to reduce misinformation in working both orders from superiors or information between coworkers. Communication has an important role in efforts to achieve organizational goals, so it can be said that the success or failure of an organization is largely determined by the quality of communication possessed by people in the organization concerned. The population used was 67 people with sampling using saturated sampling and 30 employees to test validity taken from other companies. The research method used is a quantitative approach, a type of quantitative descriptive research. Methods of collecting data with interviews, questionnaires and documentation studies. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression, simultaneous coefficient of determination and testing (F-Test) with Fcount> Ftable (40,934> 3,080) and partially (Test-t) with the value for incentive variable t count> t table (3,037> 1,981) and communication ((2,932> 1,981). The results of the study show that incentives and communication simultaneously and partially have a positive and significant effect on the performance of employees at PT. Asia Karet
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS NASKAH DRAMA SATU BABAK MENGGUNAKAN METODE NUMBERED HEAD TOGETHER TAHUN PELAJARAN 2018/2019
Authors: Sirait Martina Septiani , Siburian Panigoran , Akbar Syahrizal
Published: July 2020

This research aims at finding the process and result quality and describing the improvement of writing ability of drama text for students of SMP N 3 PancurBatu. It is classroom action research conducted for second year studentsof SMPN 3 PancurBatu. Cycle I and cycle II consists of planning, observing, and reflecting. The variable of this research is the ability in writing one chapter drama text in which the method used is Number Head Together. Technique of collecting data was done by observation, interview, and documentation. Based on test in cycle I and II, learning of writing a one-round drama script with the Numbered Head Together method on second-year student is significant. Completeness of learning outcomes is 66.67% or as many as 20 students are completed. Meanwhile, on cycle II it was got 76.67% or 23 students are completed. Based on research result, it can be summarized that the use of Numbered Head Together method can improve the students’ ability in writing a one-round drama script
KUAT TEKAN BETON DENGAN BESI TULANGAN D13
Authors: Ginting Rahelina
Published: July 2020

The reinforced concrete structures are structures that are very reliable in their current strength and are widely used in the construction of tall buildings and other constructions. The building structure requires medium quality concrete and high quality to compensate for the greater tensile stress used to support the structural components.As there is a need to an increase the quality of concrete by adding screw iron to fresh concrete, added material of screw concrete D13 was chosen which is well-used both in plate planning and practical columns to be used as added material aimed at increasing the tensile stress of the concrete. This research aims at finding the high effect of strong and sticky between concrete and threaded reinforced. Research method used is experiment by using sample in the form cylinder in which the diameter is 15 cm and 30 cm. Each specimen is 6  with variations of each 3 samples examined at 7 days and 3 other samples at 28 days where the quality of the concrete used was f’c 25 MPa which was medium quality concrete. The tool used is Universal Test Machine (UTM) with a pull out test. The sticky strength obtained from the 1986 Nawy Method is 8.044 MPa, the Oragun Et Al Method is 8.861 MPa, the Kim Method and the 2015 Park are 17.417 MPa
KAJIAN HUKUM ATAS PERNYELESAIAN PERSELISIHAN HUBUNGAN INDUSTRIAL SECARA KONSILIASI
Authors: Silalahi Rumelda
Published: July 2020

This research aims at finding legal studies on conciliation settlement of industrial relations. The method used in this study is sociological juridical, in which the researcher examines based on legislation that regulates the problem by looking directly at the implementation and application of these regulations in practice. Method of data analysis used is analytical descriptive. The research finding shows that in the process of dispute resolution by way of conciliation a new conciliation institution works after the parties submit a written settlement request to the conciliator appointed and agreed by both parties, and the dispute concerning rights, cannot be submitted through this conciliation institution. The conciliator's verdict in the settlement of industrial relations is binding. The conciliation settlement resolves industrial disputes through deliberation, but if conciliation is not reached it will issue a suggestion concluding the conciliator's opinion of the dispute faced by him. Parties who feel disadvantaged for such a proposal have the right to refuse to carry out the content of the lawsuit to the court to the Industrial Relations Court (pursuant to Article 23 paragraph 2 of the Act No. 2 of 2004).
PANDANGAN HUKUM KESEHATAN TERHADAP ABORTUS PROVOCATUS BERDASARKAN UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 36 TAHUN 2009
Authors: Silalahi Rumelda , Luciana Rasmita
Published: July 2020

Nowadays Abortion is a problem that often arises and has increased from year to year. Abortion is considered by most people as an act of murder, because the fetus or baby in the womb of a mother has the right to a reasonable life, and in any religion it is not permissible for a pregnant woman to stop her pregnancy for any reason. The main reasons for abortion are non-medical reasons including not wanting to have children for fear of interfering with career, school or other responsibilities, not having enough money to care for children, and not wanting to bear children without fathers. Another reason often cited is still too young (especially those who are pregnant out of wedlock), and can be a disgrace to the family. Reasons like this are also given by women in Indonesia who try to convince themselves that killing the fetus in the womb is permissible and justified. These reasons are definitely show the picture of irresponsibility woman in saving her life by sacrifice the life of her own baby.  This study uses a normative method, which is to conduct an analysis of the problem and research through an approach in legislation and also sourced from books, papers, laws and other references. As for the problems in this study are first, the view of the health law against Provocatus Abortion based on Law Number 36 Year 2009, secondly the factors causing the occurrence of the Provocatus Abortion crime in society and the third is the criminal liability against the Provocatus Abortion Crime. The provisions of Law No. 23 of 1992 concerning Health, emphasizing the permissibility to carry out acts of abortion in an effort to save the life of the mother and / or fetus, this type of abortion is legally justified and protected by law and with medical considerations.
PERLINDUNGAN KONSUMEN TERHADAP WANSPRESTASI PELAKU USAHA
Authors: Purba Onan , Silalahi Rumelda
Published: July 2020

In this study the author examines the consumer protection against the breach contract of business actors. This is based on the reality occurs in the midst of society that there are some business actors harm consumers’ rights. Consumers’ rights are often ignored by business actors as they don’t fulfill their obligations to the consumers properly. This condition can reduce or even lost the trust of the consumer, furthermore the consumer also can take some law process due to this condition. This study uses a normative method, which analyze the problem through an approach in legislation and also sourced from books, papers, laws and other references. There are three problems formulated in this study (1) the legal protection of the consumers to the business actors, (2) the sanctions based on Law Number 8 of 1999 against business actors in transactions, (3)the relationship between business actors and consumers. The existence of a law governing consumer protection is not intended to kill the performance of business actors. The consumer protection law can actually encourage a save business climate and encourage the innovation of a strong company in dealing with existing competition by providing qualified goods / services. This condition also presents two side of negative and positive challenge at a same time. It is positive because it gives a free chance for the consumer to choose any product and services according to their needs. However, it is negative because finally it determined the consumer position which is lower than the business actors. Consumer protection against the breach contract of  business actors' should provide transparency contains and open access to information and guarantees legal certainty, protecting the interests of consumers and the interests of all business actors.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN LANGKAH-LANGKAH PEMBELAJARAN DENGAN PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK DALAM KURIKULUM 2013 PADA PEMBELAJARAN BIOLOGI DI SMA NEGERI SE-KOTA MEDAN
Authors: Simbolon Jimmy Francius , Dongoran Jhonas
Published: July 2020

Scientific approach is one of approach applied in the Curriculum of 2013. The Scientific approach designed student as the subject of learning and teacher as a facilitator and motivator. In this design, teacher is not must explain all of the teaching material. There are 5 steps of the scientific approach which is abbreviated into 5M as follows: observing, asking, gathering information, reasoning, and communicating. The Objective of this study are (1) to measure the scientific approach application in the curriculum of 2013 in High Schools of Medan City, (2) to find out the obstacles commonly faced by Biology teachers in the application of scientific approach in the Curriculum of 2013 in State High Schools in Medan and (3 ) to find out the school facilities and infrastructure that supports the application of the scientific approach in the Curriculum of 2013  at State High Schools in Medan. This research was conducted in State High School in Medan City. The research held on July - September 2019. The research applied descriptive method to find out the application of scientific approach steps in State High School in Medan City. The instruments in this study were observation, questionnaire, and interview. The data were analyzed by the scientific approach data analysis and also by the analysis of observation data. This research is targeted to be publishes in any National non-Accredited Journal. The TKT proposed in this research is on a scale of 1 which shows the basic principles of learning technology with a recorded scientific approach
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES IN DELIVERING A MESSAGE IN A NEWSPAPER
Authors: Siahaan Vernando Hiace , Silitonga Andi Jaihutan
Published: July 2020

This study dealt with the using of conditional sentences in delivering a message especially in a newspaper. The purposes of this study was to describe the conditional sentences that occurred in the opinion texts and to derive the dominant category of conditional sentences in delivering a message in a newspaper then to reasoning why it was actualized in the way it was. This study conducted by using descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The data of this study were the opinion texts from the daily newspaper of The Jakarta Post. Determining, identifying, and analyzing were the steps in analyzing the data. The findings of this research show that all the types of conditional sentences are used in delivering the message in the opinion texts in The Jakarta Post. The using of conditional type I is 52,70%; type II is 14,19%; type III is 0,68% and 0 conditional is 32,43%. So from the findings it shows that the most dominant type that used in opinion texts in The Jakarta Post is conditional sentences type I. The findings of this study are very useful for the editors of newspaper in editing the news before it is printed. They need to know conditional sentences well in order to relate one clause to another clause in delivering the message so the information can be understood by the readers easily. By knowing the conditional sentences well it will be easier to know and to understand the message written down in the newspaper.
HUBUNGAN KEBIJAKAN KRIMINAL DENGAN KEBIJAKAN HUKUM PIDANA
Authors: Silaen Febriyanti , Siregar Syawal Amry
Published: July 2020

The problem of overcoming crime in the community cannot be separated from the word Criminal policy which is carried out in the efforts of criminal policy and political policy. The relationship of criminal policy with criminal law policy is equally tackling crime where one is, by means of a penal effort while the difference is with non-criminal words or with the enforcement system only, if the criminal policy uses the word criminal justice system, with some crime prevention and handling by means of Penalty has several stages: Formulation (Legislative Policy), Application (Judicial or Judicial Policy); Execution (Executive Policy). Criminal countermeasure policy is the same as criminal law policy, which is protecting society to achieve social welfare. The effectiveness of criminal sanctions can be an important aspect to support the achievement of the criminal policy.
UPAYA POLISI AIRUD DALAM PENANGGULANGAN TERJADINYA TINDAK PIDANA ILLEGAL FISHING DI WILAYAH PERAIRAN TANJUNGBALAI
Authors: Gurning Lamhot , Manurung Mangasa , Simatupang H. Bachtiar
Published: July 2020

Illegal fishing is an act that is very detrimental to a nation and state. The impact will be seen in the short and long term. The government makes handling illegal fishing crimes a very serious concern. This study aims to determine the forms of illegal fishing, AIRUD Police efforts in overcoming and knowing the inhibiting factors of illegal fishing in Tanjungbalai waters. Descriptive analytical research means trying to collect, study, analyze, and describe the illegal fishing countermeasures. The results showed the forms of illegal fishing in Tanjungbalai, namely the use of fishing gear that is in conflict with the laws and regulations (trawl pull). The efforts of AIRUD Police in tackling the occurrence of illegal fishing in the waters of Tanjungbalai are preventive and repressive efforts. Preventive efforts aimed at increasing the intensity of the socialization of laws and regulations to the public, and increasing patrols in waters according to the scope of duties of the Air Force Police Tanjungbalai. Refressive efforts, namely describing decisive action against illegal fishing perpetrators so that it provides a deterrent effect and then provides direction so as not to do the same thing over and over again. The obstacles of AIRUD Police in tackling illegal fishing are the lack of personnel, and the fishermen's HR which are still relatively low, the completeness of facilities and supporting facilities that are still limited in increasing routine patrols in carrying out the tasks of supervision, protection and protecting the special community of fishermen in the waters.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM BAGI PENANAMAN MODAL ASING (PMA) DI INDONESIA
Authors: Simbolon Nanci Yosepin , Yasid Muhammad , Sinaga Beny Syahputra , Saragih Nancy
Published: July 2020

The existence of foreign investment in Indonesia is very important and strategic in supporting the implementation of national economic development and increasing economic growth in the community, which is regulated in law number 25 of 2007. This research is an empirical normative research, data collection is done by interview and literature study. Data processing is done by checking the data, the analysis in this study is done descriptive, that is, systematically doing research in the field to obtain data.The results show that in every foreign company that wants to invest in Indonesia, it must take care of the principle permit to the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and the One-Stop Integrated Investment and Service Office (PTSP). So that the company can be established in Indonesia and its establishment is in accordance with the procedures of the foreign investment law so that the foreign investment company is fully under the responsibility and supervision of The Republic of Indonesia. The Government also provides relief to foreign investment in Indonesia in foreign up the cost of the entry of goods or electronic equipment for the purposes of Foreign Investment in Indonesia in investing.
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN KONSEPTUAL SISWA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING
Authors: SIMANGUNSONG IKA TRISNI , Damanik Dede Parsaoran , Panjaitan Jelita
Published: July 2020

This study aims at determining the students' conceptual knowledge improvement in using the Problem Based Learning model. This study is quasi-experimental with the design of the pretest-posttest group, in which the population is the tenth grade students of Yapim Taruna High School. The instrument in this study is in the form of essays that had been tested for validity, reliability, level of difficulty and different power. The results of this study show an improvement of students' conceptual knowledge in the experimental class by using a model of problem based learning is better than the control class
Strategi Komunikasi Media Sosial untuk Mendorong Partisipasi Khalayak pada Situs Online kitabisa.com
Authors: Herna Herna , Hiswanti Hiswanti , Hidayaturahmi Hidayaturahmi , Putri Amanda Anindya
Published: July 2020

The development and widespread use of internet technology has changed the way people communicate in everyday life. The most important indicator of this transformation is the emergence of new communication devices with internet technology called "digital communication devices" (Werbin 2012). Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and similar social networks that are used online and virtual platforms such as web sites, microblogs, are new communication tools that are used as transformations of existing communication tools such as printed communication devices (journals, newspapers, etc. ), visual (television, cinema, etc.) and audio (radio) communication devices. The transformation is also followed by the way we donate, namely the transition from the offline system (directly giving to the mosque or orphanage) to the online donation system. One of the crowdfunding platforms (online donations) in Indonesia is Kitabisa.com. Lots of excess donations online, but the proliferation of online fraud makes the public (prospective donors) reluctant to participate in this program. So there needs to be a communication strategy between fund raisers and prospective donors to encourage public participation. This study used descriptive qualitative method. Techniques for collecting data with in-depth observation interviews and document checking. The interview was conducted by interviewing the Kitabisa.com party as the party that built the donation and fundraising site for initiatives, campaigns and social programs that had the motto "Let's work together to build Indonesia!". Data analysis was performed using data analysis of Miles and Huberman. Message element theory in social media and participation theory is used in this study which discusses how message elements in a social media / donation site. To increase audience participation in fundraising through online sites, Kitabisa.com by uploading content that contains storytelling and video formats in each campaign that will be done on social media. Update campaigns, progress reports from each campaign, photos in the form of proof of activity are also regularly displayed on the website. This is done consistently to maintain the quality of the campaign and maintain public trust and participation.
KOMUNIKASI GERAKAN SOSIAL MELALUI PENYADARAN PETANI DALAM KONFLIK AGRARIA
Authors: Mustopa Ahmad Jazilil , Sadono Dwi , Hapsari Dwi Retno
Published: July 2020

Indonesia mempunyai sejarah panjang terkait konflik agraria yang menyertakan petani di dalamnya. Salah satunya seperti yang terjadi di Caringin, Sukabumi dimana petani berhadapan dengan perusahaan dalam konflik agraria. Petani menganggap ada dominasi ketidakadilan karena tanah yang mereka garap ternyata surat hak gunanya adalah atas nama perusahaan. Kondisi ini memunculkan gerakan sosial perlawanan dari petani yang dalam prosesnya banyak dipengaruhi oleh peran intelektual organik yang terdiri dari Organisasi non Pemerintah serta mahasiswa yang dibantu oleh tokoh tani lokal. Pengaruh tersebut salah satunya berupa penyadaran kepada petani. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis strategi para aktor dalam proses penyadaran petani yang terbagi dalam kesadaran magis, naif dan kritis melalui komunikasi dialogis. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan studi kasus konflik agraria yang terjadi di Caringin Sukabumi antara petani sebagai penggarap lahan dan PT. SNN sebagai pemegang hak guna bangunan (HGB) atas lahan tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan strategi komunikasi dialogis membawa perubahan kesadaran petani menjadi lebih kritis walaupun kesadaran naif masih melekat sehingga memunculkan jenis kesadaran baru berupa kesadaran naif kritis.
TINJAUAN PERAN KOMUNIKASI KELUARGA PADA KINERJA PUBLIC RELATIONS MELALUI KONTEN LAMAN RESMI MEDIA DARING KPPPA
Authors: Marta Rustono Farady , Fernando Joshua , Kurniawati Laurencia Steffanie Mega Wijaya
Published: July 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat komunikasi KPPPA melalui situs resimnya dalam mengeduksi pembaca tentang peran pengasuhan dan peran kontrol dalam keluarga. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori peran komunikasi keluarga dari Beth A. Le Poire. Penelitian dilakukan dari Mei hingga Agustus 2019 dengan menggunakan metode analisis isi sistematik dari Berelson. Temuan dari penelitian ini adalah KPPPA telah memproduksi artikel-artikel di situs resminya secara seimbang mengenai peran pengasuhan dan peran kontrol dalam keluarga, namun situs resmi KPPPA sendiri belum dapat menjaring pembaca secara luas. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa humas KPPPA telah tepat dalam memproduksi konten mengenai komunikasi keluarga.
How does Minangkabau’s Family Communication Pattern Affects Cultural Preservation and Cultural Erosion?
Authors: Firdaus Dwi Rini Sovia
Published: July 2020

This article aims to find a shift in Minangkabau culture that began from a family environment. This article studied four types of Minangkabau families with children aged 10-19 years. This study applied descriptive qualitative research methods with in-depth interview techniques. The SPEAKING model of Hymes was used to construct communication patterns within the family when passing down Minangkabau’s norms through storytelling to children. Norms that do not resemble Minangkabau cultural teachings were taught by families with Minang fathers, while families with non-Minang fathers taught norms that were similar to Minangkabau cultural teachings. This family always taught the value of survival and common sense due their status as migrants. In fact, this is the core value instilled by the ancestors of the Minangkabau people that was misunderstood by their younger generations. The meaning of survival and common sense value introduced by Minangkabau cultural teachings need to be clarified to children through their family environment, so that they can be closer to their own cultural roots. This condition makes them keen to build their own region equipped with positive values learned from the Minangkabau culture.
Características individuais relevantes ao conselheiro de administração independente
Authors: Fernandes Ciro Antonio , Oliva Eduardo De Camargo , Kubo Edson Keyso de Miranda
Published: July 2020

Apesar da relevância do papel de conselheiro de administração independente, são escassas as pesquisas acerca de suas características individuais para suas atividades no contexto brasileiro. Por meio de uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, orientada pela história oral, foram entrevistados 30 membros, sendo quinze presidentes e quinze conselheiros de administração independente, pertencentes às empresas listadas no Novo Mercado da B3, localizadas nas regiões sul e sudeste do Brasil, entre os meses de julho a novembro de 2017. O roteiro de entrevistas contemplou aspectos nominais, cognitivos e comportamentais e os achados foram tratados por meio da análise de conteúdo. Os resultados indicaram que as características de atuação independente, credibilidade e trajetória e o acúmulo de experiências são essenciais no processo de escolha do conselheiro dentre várias outras e que todas são complementares entre si. Esta pesquisa contribuiu teoricamente para mapear as características que rompem com o personalismo, nas indicações de conselheiros independentes.
Agressividade fiscal em sociedades de economia mista no Brasil
Authors: Martinez Antonio Lopo , Motta Fabio Pereira
Published: July 2020

Este artigo objetivou identificar se o poder executivo no controle das empresas é um determinante de postura fiscal menos agressiva, pela análise comparativa da agressividade fiscal entre as Sociedades de Economia Mista e as empresas com controle privado listadas na Bovespa. A agressividade foi avaliada no período de 2009 a 2013 através de três métricas: a Taxa Efetiva de Tributação (ETR), a Diferença entre Lucro Contábil e Lucro Tributário (BTD), e a carga tributária divulgada na Demonstração do Valor Adicionado (TTVA). Os resultados das regressões confirmaram a hipótese principal na tributação sobre o lucro e também na tributação sobre o faturamento, pois as Sociedades de Economia Mista se apresentaram com valor maior e significativo de ETR e TTVA, indicando menor agressividade fiscal. Apesar do resultado da BTD não ser conclusivo para indicar o perfil de agressividade, pode-se afirmar, pelas outras variáveis, que o controle acionário pelo poder executivo é um determinante de menor agressividade fiscal no mercado brasileiro.
Influência da governança corporativa na assimetria de informação: uma comparação entre empresas brasileiras e americanas
Authors: Soschinski Caroline Keidann , Schlup Daiani , Bogoni Nadia Mar , Cunha Paulo Roberto Da
Published: July 2020

Esta pesquisa analisou a relação entre dimensões de governança corporativa (GC) e assimetria informacional entre gestores e investidores. Foram analisadas 81 empresas brasileiras e 98 americanas, listadas no Ibrx100 e no S&P100, respectivamente, durante o período de 2012 a 2016. Evidenciou-se que a GC, de forma geral, relaciona-se negativamente à assimetria informacional no cenário brasileiro, mas não no americano. Para melhor compreender esse resultado, a GC foi analisada por suas dimensões isoladamente, o que demonstrou que nos Estados Unidos as práticas de gestão relacionam-se à menor assimetria informacional, enquanto que no Brasil as práticas relacionadas as estratégias de integração relacionam-se à menor assimetria informacional. Desta forma, estes resultados sugerem que diferentes mecanismos de GC tem diferentes implicações em cenário brasileiro e americano, o que contribui no sentido de orientar gestores a adequar práticas de GC ao contexto de seu país, de modo a minimizar a assimetria informacional de maneira eficaz.
The Costs of Macroprudential Deleveraging in a Liquidity Trap
Authors: Chen Jiaqian , Finocchiaro Daria , Lindé Jesper , Walentin Karl
Published: July 2020

We examine the effects of various borrower-based macroprudential tools in a New Keynesian environment where both real and nominal interest rates are low. Our model features long-term debt, housing transaction costs and a zero-lower bound constraint on policy rates. We find that the long-term costs, in terms of forgone consumption, of all the macroprudential tools we consider are moderate. Even so, the short-term costs differ dramatically between alternative tools. Specifically, a loan-to-value tightening is more than twice as contractionary compared to loan-to-income tightening when debt is high and monetary policy cannot accommodate.
Plasma catestatin level predicts sPESI score and mortality in acute pulmonary embolism
Authors: Izci Servet , Acar Emrah , Inanir Mehmet
Published: July 2020

Introduction

Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is an emergent cardiothoracic disorder. The PESI score is used to estimate 30-day mortality in patients diagnosed with non-high-risk APE. Also, there are biomarkers for predicting prognosis and mortality in APE. Catestatin (CST) is accepted as a marker ofsympathetic nervous system activity which has been shown that the sympathetic nervous system activation can contribute pathogenesis in APE. So, we attempt herein to investigate the correlation of PE diagnosis and prognostic determination with plasma CST levels in PE patients.

Material and methods

Blood samples were drawn at admission for laboratory assays and CST measurements. Plasma levels of CST were measured by ELISA according to the manufacturer’s instruction. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed for the assessment of RV dysfunction using a Toshiba Applio 500 echocardiographic system within 24 h of the admission.

Results

Plasma CST levels were higher in patients with APE than in the control group (17.5 ±6.1 ng/ml vs. 27.3 ±5.7 ng/ml, p < 0.001). Plasma CST levels were higher in the sPESI ≥ 1 (n = 72) than in the patients with sPESI < 1 (37.3 ±6.1 vs. 24.2 ±5.3 ng/ml, p < 0.001). There was a positive correlation between CST level and sPESI score (±0.581, p < 0.001). Mortality occurred in 20 patients with sPESI ≥ 1 (27.7%) and in 9 patients with sPESI < 1 (10.2%) (p = 0.010). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis using a cut-off level of 31.2 ng/ml, and the CST level predicted mortality with a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 52.6% (AUC = 0.883, 95% CI: 0.689–0.921). Furthermore, the CST level was correlated with right ventricular dysfunction.

Conclusions

CST can predict sPESI score and mortality in patients with APE.
Use of Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies to profile neonatal movements: an exploratory study
Authors: Rahman Mansoor , Raja Kavitha
Published: July 2020

Purpose

Monitoring body movements in neonates can have important clinical implications, as these are early predictors of neurodevelopmental disability. The most valid analysis method applied for this purpose is general movement assessment (GMA).
Performing GMA requires special training, which is often inaccessible to healthcare providers in low- and middleincome countries. Hence, this prospective exploratory study was proposed to profile movement in typical neonates to distinguish it from abnormal movements using Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies (LBMS) framework, which has been widely used to analyse movement in a variety of situations.

Methods

Overall, 8 typical neonates were videotaped and 10 cycles of movements were sampled, which resulted in 80 units. Data saturation occurred at 5 children.

Results

The results obtained are consistent when described using LBMS language.

Conclusions

LBMS may be a feasible and viable method to interpret and document movement patterns in neonates as an alternative to other, more resource-intensive methods.
Vietnamese version of the Dual Filial Piety Scale: preliminary validation in a student sample
Authors: Ha Truong , Różycka-Tran Joanna , Jurek Paweł , Thu Tran , Hao Le
Published: July 2020

Background

Filial piety is a concept containing important ideas about how children should treat their parents. Its demands range from material to emotional requirements, and its structures are often generalized to apply to authority relationships beyond the family. The 16-item Dual Filial Piety Scale (DFPS) developed by Yeh and Bedford has been used in different cultural groups to measure individuals’ filial piety attitude. The present investigation translated the DFPS into the Vietnamese language (DFPS-V) and examined psychometric qualities of the scale in a sample of students in Vietnam in two studies.

Participants and procedure

In Study 1 we focused on exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis, using a sample of Vietnamese students (N = 573). Study 2 (N = 300) was designed to confirm the factor structure of the scale and provide evi-dence of validity involving correlates of the resulting survey’s scores.

Results

The results confirmed a two-dimensional structure of the scale and indicated satisfactory internal consistency. Additionally, validity of the scale was supported, as it was shown to be associated with positive and negative reciprocity norms.

Conclusions

In conclusion, the Vietnamese version of the DFPS has been shown to be a valid and reliable scale that can be used to measure reciprocal and authoritarian filial piety in future studies.
Life satisfaction and health related quality of life – the same or a different construct? A survey in psoriasis patients
Authors: Miniszewska Joanna , Chodkiewicz Jan , Ograczyk-Piotrowska Alicja , Zalewska-Janowska Anna
Published: July 2020

Background

Numerous literature data evaluating quality of life in dermatological patients demonstrate this parameter to be considerably decreased. Psoriasis is among most studied dermatological disorders, demonstrating decreased quality of life in all examined dimensions. However, there are inconsistent data on disease influence, health related quality of life (HRQoL) and life satisfaction in psoriatic patients. The aims of the study were the following: a) to determine the level of general life satisfaction and HRQoL in psoriasis patients; b) to differenti-ate factors combined with life satisfaction and HRQoL assessment and determine whether the same variables are connected with life satisfaction and HRQoL. The general life satisfaction and HRQoL are response varia-bles. Age and sex of the patients, educational status, disease severity, expressed as Psoriasis Area and Severi-ty Index (PASI), marital status, pruritus severity, disease duration, and family history of psoriasis (explanatory variables) were taken into consideration too.

Participants and procedure

The study comprised 97 psoriasis inpatients. The Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (FLZ) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) were used.

Results

Psoriatic patients demonstrated decreased life satisfaction and HRQoL in all domains. Psoriasis patients who had partners evaluated life satisfaction in Health, Financial situation, Myself, Accommodation and Sex domains as much better than singles. Total life satisfaction and HRQoL decreased with age. The study has shown that life satisfaction is different from HRQoL.

Conclusions

The observation that total life satisfaction is not strongly determined only by medical/somatic factors could be regarded as a valuable insight for further research to determine why the majority of dermatological patients are not fully compliant.
Synchronous tumours detected during cancer patient staging: prevalence and patterns of occurrence in multidetector computed tomography
Authors: Corvino Antonio , Setola Sergio Venanzio , Sandomenico Fabio , Corvino Fabio , Catalano Orlando
Published: July 2020

Purpose

The incidental detection of one or more additional primary tumours during computed tomography (CT) staging of a patient with known malignancy is rare but possible. This occurrence should be considered by the radiologist when a new lesion is detected, especially if the lesion location is atypical for metastases. The purpose of this report was to document the usefulness of total body CT scan to detect synchronous primary malignancies in cancer patients undergoing a staging workup.

Material and methods

This was done by reviewing the staging CT studies of the adult patients with a newly diagnosed cancer evaluated during a five-year period in a single cancer institute in order to identify any possible correlation, establishing which tumours are more frequently combined with a second tumour and which second tumours are more commonly present.

Results

Among the patients with a second tumour, the most frequent first primary tumours were melanoma (eight patients, 17.8%), lymphoma (seven patients, 15.6%), and prostate carcinoma (seven patients, 15.6%). The most frequent incidentally detected second tumours were hepatocellular carcinoma (nine patients, 20% of 45 incidental tumours), renal carcinoma (eight patients, 17.8%), lung carcinoma (seven patients, 15.6%), and bladder carcinoma (four patients, 8.9%). One patient had three primary tumours synchronously.

Conclusions

We believe that the radiologist’s knowledge of the prevalence and pattern of occurrence of these multiple primary malignancies represents added diagnostic value.
Minimal apparent diffusion coefficient value of the solid component to differentiate borderline and malignant ovarian epithelial tumours: a preliminary report
Authors: Matondang Sahat B.R.E. , Ekawati Avrilia , Andrijono Andrijono , Tjahjadi Hartono , Prihartono Joedo
Published: July 2020

Purpose

Ovarian tumours are the second most common cause of death from gynaecological cancer. There are three types of ovarian cancer based on histopathological examination: benign, borderline, and malignant. However, it is difficult to distinguish the borderline and malignant tumours. Several studies used the apparent diffusion coefficient value to distinguish the ovarian tumour types, with various results. This preliminary report focused more on the use of the minimal ADC (mADC) value on the solid component, to differentiate borderline and malignant ovarian tumours.

Material and methods

In 21 cases of borderline ovarian tumours, of which 11 were regarded as malignant and 10 were regarded as borderline following histopathological examination, the mADC value was measured by two different radio­logists by using free-hand technique. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to measure the reliability and agreement between the two radiologists. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves were then calculated to determine the optimum cut-off point.

Results

There were statistically significant (p = 0.001) of the mADC value between the borderline and malignant tumours. The intraclass correlation coefficient value showed excellent reliability and agreement between the examiners. The ROC curve showed the optimum cut-off point at 0.628 × 10–3 mm2/s (p = 0.001), which yielded 100% sensitivity and 80% specificity.

Conclusions

The use of free-hand technique to measure the mADC value on the solid component can be valuable in differentiating borderline and malignant ovarian epithelial tumours. This result may assist clinicians in considering further treatment approaches.