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Analisis Pengaruh Good Corporate Governance terhadap Manajemen Laba pada Perusahaan Perbankan yang terdaftar di BEI
Authors: E Janrosl Viola Syukrina , Lim Joyce
Published: August 2019

Manajemen laba memiliki tujuan yaitu untuk menyeimbangkan berbagai kepentingan yang disebut corporate governance. Kasus manajemen laba telah terjadi pada Bank Bukopin dimana temuan OJK mengenai restated laporan keuangan dengan merevisi laba bersih pada tahun 2016 dari Rp 1,08 triliun menjadi Rp 183,56 miliar yang mana penurunan terbesar pada bagian pendapatan provisi dan komisi yang merupakan pendapatan dari kartu kredit. Menganalisispengaruh komisaris independen, kepemilikan manajerial, kepemilikan institusional dan komite audit terhadap manajemen laba pada perusahaan perbankan adalah tujuan penelitian ini. Good Corporate Governance sebagai seperangkat peraturan yang mengatur hubungan antar pemegang, pengelola perusahaan, pihak kreditur, pemerintah, karyawan, serta para pemegang kepentingan internal dan eksternal lainnya yang berkaitan dengan hak-hak dan kewajiban mereka atau dengan kata lain suatu sistem yang mengendalikan perusahaan. Good corporate governance dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Komisaris Independen, Kepemilikan Manajerial, Kepemilikan Institusional dan Komite Audit. Pada riset ini data penelitian yaitu perusahan perbankan terdaftar di BEI tahun 2016-2018. Sampe1 penelitian berjumlah 43 perusahaan. Hasil penelitian ini Komisaris Independen berpengaruh signifikan terhadap manajemen laba. Kepemilikan Manajerial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap manajemen laba. Kepemilikan Institusional tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap manajemen laba. Komite audit berpengaruh signifikan terhadap manajemen laba. Komisaris independen, kepemilikan manajerial, kepemilikan institusional dan komite audit secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap manajemen laba.
Analisis Pengembalian Kredit Terhadap Profitabilitas Pada PT Bank Sumut Cabang Gunungsitoli
Authors: Laoli Victorinus
Published: August 2019

One manifestation of the important role of banking in a region, as implemented by PT Bank Sumut, Gunungsitoli Branch, is to distribute loans for investment, consumption and working capital for the people in the area. The purpose of providing credit for banks is the return of credit that earns interest and can increase income to finance activities and business continuity. From the results of research conducted with this data collection technique, it shows that PT Bank Sumut has a number of loans from 2009 to 2014 which each year rises. From this study, it is also known that the rate of credit repayment has a positive influence on the level of profitability.
COMPARATIVE CHARACTREISTICS OF METHODS OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE DYSPLASIA DIAGNOSIS IN CHILDREN
Authors: Ivanova I I , Makarova I I , Gnusaev S F , Koval N J , Ivanova A A
Published: August 2019

The article compares different authors' methods of diagnosis of connective tissue dysplasia in children on the basis of phenotypic and visceral markers. The benign joint hypermobility syndrome in children of different ages in Tver was diagnosed using the Beighton method: it was detected in 71% of children under 7 years old and in 31.1% of older children. The benign joint hypermobility syndrome is typical of practically all children from 3 to 4 years old and of the majority of children from 5 to 7 years old, which indicates that increased flexibility is a physiologic standard for this age and that the Beighton method does not detect accurately the abnormality of connective tissue in children under 7 years old. 120 children have been examined for presence and severity of connective tissue dysplasia using three different ways at the same time and also using different authors' methods and diagnostic tables. The method of T.I. Cadurina detects presence of connective tissue dysplasia 1.5 times more often than the methods of T. Milkowska-Dimitrova and A. Karkashov. The results when using the method of L.N. Abbakumova are in between. The conclusion of the article shows that diagnosis of connective tissue dysplasia in children cannot be based only on identification of the benign joint hypermobility syndrome, and the methods of diagnosis of connective tissue pathology taking into account not only external but also internal markers are more accurate. Common methods of calculating frequency of connective tissue pathology in children must be applied in all regions of our country.
ECOLOGICAL-MICROBIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL-CONTAMINATED GROUNDS
Authors: Nazarov A V , Egorova D O , Makarenko A A , Demakov V A , Plotnikova E G
Published: August 2019

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) are ones of most widespread toxic xenobiotics being resistant to environmental degradation. Recovery of natural ecosystems from PCB contamination is primarily related to activity of microorganisms capable of degrading these compounds. In order to study the bacterial communities of degraders from the PCB-contaminated grounds from the area of the JSC «Middle-Volga Chemical Plant» (the City of Chapaevsk, Samara Region), there was evaluated a number of bacteria-degraders in the grounds; the taxonomic composition of these communities was determined and most efficient bacterial associations degrading the PCB were selected. The ground samples taken from this enterprise territory have shown that the PCB concentration varied within 0.21-1.07 mg/kg. The amount of bacteria-degraders of biphenyl/PCB in the grounds under study was estimated as 4.0x106 - 1.5x107. Meanwhile, with the increase of the PCB concentration in the grounds, there was detected elevated number of bacteria-degraders. It was determined that bacterial degraders were represented by genera Achromobacter, Pseudomonas, Arthrobacter, Microbacterium, Acinetobacter, Bacillus, and Rhodococcus. Bacterial associations of degraders were selected that effectively degraded the PCB commercial mixtures «Delor 103» and «Sovol». These bacterial associations may be used for development of new biotechnologies, for remediation of PCB-contaminated soils and grounds.
MANIFESTATION OF PATHOGENIC PROPERTIES IN MARINE BACTERIA UNDER IMPACT OF ANTHROPOGENIC POLLUTION
Authors: Buzoleva L S , Kim A V , Kompanets G G , Bogatyrenko E A
Published: August 2019

The article is devoted to the study of biological activity, including pathogenicity factors, of marine bacteria isolated from water in areas with different anthropogenic load, both coastal zones with high levels of different pollutants and pure zones with no human impact. To maintain the experimental integrity, we excluded Enterobacteriaceae from the obtained collection of marine microorganisms. Then we worked with the rest of the isolates for detection of their hydrolytic activity toward organic substrates, antibiotic resistance and such pathogenicity factors as: cytotoxicity, hemolytic activity, plasma coagulase and hyaluronidase activities. Comparative studies of hydrolytic activity in microorganisms isolated from sea water with different anthropogenic load have not revealed any differences in these indicators. However, the strains isolated from water areas with great impact of industrial, domestic and river drains, were highly antibiotic-resistant, highly adhesive and cytotoxic compared to the strains isolated from pure sea water. It is assumed that pollution of marine environment results in manifestation of aggressive properties of microorganisms, as a response to impact of stress factors that is both of general biological, ecological and epidemiological significance.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVING IN CONDITIONS OF CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC SOCIAL TENSIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TUVA
Authors: Buduk-ool L K , Khovalyg A M , Saryg S K
Published: August 2019

The article presents results of a study of psychological characteristics of Tuvan first-year students living in conditions of climatic and geographic social tensions of the Republic of Tuva. The peculiarity of the Republic of Tuva is not only harsh climate, national way of life and lifestyle, but also low socio-economic standards of living. The study was conducted in the framework of the monitoring in the University Health Centre with the computer program «Methodology for integrated assessment of physical and mental health of students in higher and secondary professional educational institutions» by R.I. Aisman. The Tuvan students were characterized by optimal parameters of anxiety, stress resistance, aggression and hostility, neurotization and psychopathology corresponding to the middle-age norms. They had quite a high level of motivation to succeed. Among the parameters of social and psychological adaptation, orientation to dysaptation prevailed. The nervous system's neurodynamic indicators indicated the medium-weak type of the nervous systems of Tuvinians. There have been identified gender characteristics of the girls, they had higher anxiety, hostility and motivation to succeed. The young men were more emotionally stable, calm, optimistic, because there were no persons with the high neurotization level among them. The girls were characterized by lower psychological adaptation, however, they had a higher level of physiological adaptation in comparison with the young men.
RISK FACTORS OF 28-DAY STROKE CASE FATALITY IN KAZAKHSTAN: A COHORT STUDY
Authors: Akimzhanova A K , Khaibullin T N , Grjibovski A M
Published: August 2019

A considerable amount of international studies on risk factors of 28-days stroke case fatality have been published. However, the evidence from Kazakhstan is almost non-existent. In this historical cohort study (n = 937) we assessed 28-days case fatality from stroke and its associations with the most common risk factors identified in international literature. The study was performed in a city of Semey, East Kazakhstan. Independent associations between risk factors and the outcome were studied using multivariable Poisson regression with additional adjustment for the National Health Institutes Stroke Scale points. Crude and adjusted risk ratios (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. The overall 28-days stroke case fatality in the study sample was 22.4 %. Case fatality was positively associated with age, time between the onset of symptoms and hospitalization as well as NIHSS score (all P for linear trend
MODEL-BASED DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IMPACT ON POPULATION HEALTH
Authors: Ermolayeva S V , Zhuravlev V M , Smagin A A , Lipatova S V
Published: August 2019

Based on the statistical data of the sanitation and hygiene monitoring for the period from 1992 to 2014, an information and analytical system is being developed as a means of model-based decision support at the level of regional services' monitoring of population health and the environment. The system consists of several interacting subsystems and exchange data. The first subsystem is a database for collection, storage and organization of end-user access on the Internet. The second subsystem processes statistical data, ensures visualization of current statistical parameters of data sets and, on their basis, constructs statistical forecasting models of behavior of individual factors of the region's social and economic system, including the environment. The third forecasting subsystem based on fuzzy logic is necessary to construct models in situations of incomplete or distorted information about the status of various parameters of the region's dynamics. These three subsystems will be part of a unified service system for collection and management of data via the Internet. The developed framework of the information and analytical system will ensure a more effective assessment of interactions of environmental and population health factors in order to manage this system of relationships.
GENE POLYMORPHISMS, MERCURY CONCENTRATION, AND CYTOGENETIC DAMAGE IN THE INHABITANTS OF THE MERCURY ORE MININING AND RECYCLING AREA
Authors: Ilyinskikh N N , Ilyinskikh E N , Ilyinskikh I N , Gvozdareva O V
Published: August 2019

The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between the frequency of cytogenetically damaged lymphocytes, glutathione- S-transferase (GST) gene polymorphisms, and mercury concentrations in the peripheral blood of mercury industry workers as well as an non-exposed local population (control group) of Aktash village, the Republic of Altay. The venous blood samples were obtained from 184 workers and 156 controls for chromosome assay, mercury blood concentration analysis, and the GSTM1 and GSTT1 gene polymorphism assessment by a polymerase chain reaction approach. Statistical analyses were carried out using Student's t-test, one-way ANOVA, or linear multiple regression. We demonstrated a significant increase in the frequency of lymphocytes with aneuploidy and polyploidy in the workers as compared with the controls (p < 0.001). The highest levels of aneuploidal and polyploidal lymphocytes were determined in the subgroup of workers with double null GSTM1(0)/GSTT1(0) genotype (p
FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM AND METABOLIC DISORDERS AMONG INDIGENOUS POPULATION OF REPUBLIC OF SAKHA (YAKUTIA)
Authors: Fedorova V I , Klimova T M , Baltakhinova M E , Fedorov A I
Published: August 2019

According to the results of analytical, observational cross-sectional research on a random sample of the indigenous population of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) the association between the level of cardiovascular function and metabolic parameters was studied. It was found that 14 % of the participants bore the marks of "poor adaptation", 10 % - "failure of adjustment mechanisms." In senior age groups, the number of persons with dysaptation signs increased to 48 %. We found that the failure of adjustment mechanisms was manifested itself as negative changes in the metabolic profile and as increase of frequency of metabolic disorders and their combinations. Functional changes index based on the indicators of circulatory system, age, height and body mass shows good indices of sensitivity and specificity, and allows identifying 83 % of persons with multiple metabolic disorders correctly. The facts suggest the possibility of screening technology optimization in identifying risk factors of inveterate non-communicable diseases in limited health care resources. A holistic approach to the human body as a universal biosystem, knowledge deepening of its parameters under various external influences can help to optimize the methods of distress prevention.
MOTIVASI ORANG TUA MENYEKOLAHKAN ANAKNYA DI PESANTREN SEBAGAI SARANA PEMBINAAN AKHLAK (Studi Kasus Pada Pondok Pesantren Shuffah Hizbullah Dusun Oli Desa Hitu Kecamatan Leihitu Kabupaten Maluku Tengah)
Authors: Hayati Nufus Sitna, Muhajir Abdurrahman,
Published: August 2019

Abstrak Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, (1) motivasi orang tua menyekolahkan anaknya di pesantren

sebagai sarana pembinaan akhlak meliputi dua jenis motivasi yaitu motivasi intrinsik antara lain: adanya

keinginan orang tua agar anaknya mempunyai pegangan hidup yang baik, agar menjadi anak yang

berperilaku baik, agar menjadi anak yang sopan, dan tidak aneh-aneh. Sedangkan yang termasuk faktor

ekstrinsik adalah: mata pelajaran agamanya lebih banyak, banyak kegiatan-kegiatan positif setiap harinya,

dan pola pembinaan akhlak yang cukup bagus.(2) pondok pesantren Shuffah Hizbullah dalam membina

akhlak santri menggunakan beberapa metode diantaranya: metode keteladananan atau pemberian contoh

yang baik, metode latihan dan pembiasaan, metode kedisiplinan dan, metode ibra dan mauidazah. (3)

Faktor-faktor yang menjadi pendukung dan penghambat pondok pesantren Shuffah Hizbullah dalam

membina akhlak santri yaitu faktor pendukungnya adalah dari diri santri itu sendiri, sesama teman atau

santri, adanya dukungan dengan orang tua santri, adanya ustadz-ustadz. Sedangkan faktor

penghambatnya adalah lingukungan pondok pesantren yang tidak ada pagar pembatasnya dengan

perkampungan masyarakat sekitar, lebih banyak yang tinggal diluar pesantren daripada yang mondok,

kerja sama dengan orang tua yang belum baik, dan lingkungan saat santri kembali ke kampungnya mereka

lupa apa yang diajarkan dan diterapkan di pondok pesantren
PERAN PENGASUH PANTI ASUHAN YAYASAN MELATI ALKHAIRAT AMBON DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR ANAK ASUH
Authors: Saddam Husein Kasim Hukul, St. Jumaeda,
Published: August 2019

Abstrak penelitian ini memfokuskan permasalahan pada bagaimana peran pengasuh panti

asuhan Yayasan Melati Alkhairat dalam memberikan bimbingan, motivasi dan menjadi fasilitator

bagi anak asuh pada tingkat SMA Kelas X ? Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui

peran pengasuh panti asuhan Yayasan Melati Alkhairat Ambon dalam Meningkatkan prestasi

Belajar Anak Asuh. Tipe penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif yakni penelitian

dengan mendefinisikan konsep-konsep yang sangat umum, dan mencari pola-pola hubungan

antara konsep tersebut. Penelitian ini juga bersifat deskriptif karena bertujuan menggambarkan

dan menjelaskan secara lengkap mengenai permasalahan yang diangkat dalam penelitian ini.

Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah orang tua asuh yang berada di panti asuhan Melati Alkhairat

Ambon yang berjumlah 3 orang. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah wawancara dan

observasi yang dianalisis secara kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran pengasuh

panti asuhan Yayasan Melati Alkhairat Ambon dalam meningkatkan prestasi belajar anak asuh,1)

pengasuh menggantikan peran orang tua sehingga anak-anak tidak merasa seperti orang asing

dan menganggap pengasuh sebagai orang tua mereka, 2) pengasuh berusaha mendatangkan

ustadz dan ustazah, yang dengan ikhlas mau membagikan ilmu mereka kepada anak-anak asuh

sehingga menambah wawasan kepada mereka, 3) pengasuh memberikan nasehat dan

mendorong anak asuh untuk belajar lebih giat mengejar cita-cita masa depan, 4) mengontrol jam

belajar anak asuh, 5) memberikan motivasi, 6) menjadi fasilitator bagi anak asuh. Adapun faktor

pendukung pengasuh dalam meningkatkan prestasi belajar anak asuh adalah mendapatkan

bantuan berupa dana dari berbagai pihak untuk keperluan sekolah mereka, faktor penghambat

ialah masih kekurangan tenaga pengasuh, sarana-prasarana kurang memadai, letak panti

asuhan yang berada di tengah-tengah masyarakat menjadi kurang efektif . Hasil belajar anakanak

asuh sangat baik dibuktikan dengan sertifikat yang diberikan oleh pihak sekolah kepada

salah satu anak asuh yang masuk dalam peringkat sepuluh besar
KONSEP PENDIDIKAN AKHLAK DALAM AL-QUR’AN SURAH AL-MA’ARIJ AYAT 19-35 (KAJIAN TAFSIR AL-MARAGHI)
Authors: Maimunah Lisna Ekawati, Ummu Sa’idah,
Published: August 2019

Abstrak Tujuan peneliti mengkaji QS. al-Ma’arij ayat 19 sampai 35 berdasarkan tafsir al-Maraghi adalah untuk mengetahui kosep pendidikan akhlak menurut Ahmad Mushthafa (al-Maraghi). Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan (Library Research) dengan cara mencari, mengumpulkan, membaca buku-buku, dan menganalisis makna QS. Al-Ma’arij (70) Ayat 19 Sampai Ayat 35, dengan menggunakan kitab tafsir al-Maraghi. Serta lebih memfokuskan kepada konsep pendidikan akhlak itu sendiri. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam surah al-Ma’arij ayat 19-35 terkandung. Konsep pendidikan akhlak, diantaranya: berpedoman atau berpegang teguh terhadap tauhid, al-qur’an dan hadist dan juga kita harus menjauhi sifat tercela yang umum dimiliki oleh manusia yaitu sifat keluh kesah dan kikir. Kedua sifat tercela tersebut sungguh tidak menguntungkan bagi kehidupan manusia, sehingga harus dijauhi dan dihapus dari kehidupan serta menggantinya dengan sifat yang terpuji yaitu sifat melapangkan hati, sabar, merasa senang dan sifat dermawan, murah hati, suka memberi. Agar terhindar dari sifat keluh kesah dan sifat kikir maka seorang muslim dapat melakukannya dengan cara sebagaimana yang dianjurkan dalam Q.S. al-Ma’arij (70) ayat 19-35 adalah sebagai berikut: mengerjakan shalat pada setiap waktu yang ditetapkan, menunaikan zakat dan mengeluarkan sedekah, beriman kepada adanya hari pembalasan, takut kepada azab Allah swt, memelihara kehormatan, menjaga amanat yang dipercayakan kepadanya, memberikan kesaksian dengan jujur dan adil, dan memelihara shalat dengan baik.
FREQUÊNCIA DE ANTICORPOS ANTI-TOXOPLASMA GONDII EM GATOS ERRANTES (Felis catus domesticus) EM GOIÂNIA, GOIÁS, BRASIL
Authors: Rezende Hânstter Hallison Alves , Storchilo Heloísa Ribeiro , Avelar Juliana Boaventura , Silveira Murilo Barros , Vinaud Marina Claire , Castro Ana Maria De
Published: August 2019

O gato doméstico (Felis catus domesticus) é um importante transmissor de agentes zoonóticos para o homem, em especial Toxoplasma gondii. O gato infectado é capaz de eliminar milhões de oocistos no meio ambiente, provocando uma contaminação maciça nestes locais, sendo considerado um problema de saúde pública. A toxoplasmose é uma doença com alta prevalência em todo o mundo, sendo o gato responsável pela perpetuação do parasito. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a frequência de anticorpos IgG anti-T. gondii pelo teste de aglutinação modificado (MAT) em gatos errantes capturados pelo Centro de Controle de Zoonoses de Goiânia, Goiás no ano de 2016. Foram coletadas 50 amostras sanguínes de gatos e foi realizado o MAT. Ao analisar a frequência de anticorpos 64% (32/50) eram soropositivos e 36% (18/50) soronegativos. Com isso ressaltamos a importância do gato doméstico na epidemiologia da toxoplasmose, por ser o perpetuador do parasito no meio ambiente. A frequência de anticorpos anti-T. gondii em gatos errantes ainda não havia sido determinada no estado de Goiás, esses resultados contribuem com a literatura para analisar a distribuição do parasito e favorecer estudos da epidemiologia da doença.
Prestasi Belajar ditinjau dari Kedisiplinan pada Siswa Perguruan Setia Budi Abadi Perbaungan
Authors: Jeslin Jeslin , Sarinah Sarinah , Dwi Putra Achmad Irvan
Published: August 2019

This study aims to determine the relationship between discipline and academic achievement. The hypothesis of this study states that there is a positive relationship between discipline and academic achievement. Subjects of this study were 123 students of Perguruan Setia Budi Abadi Perbaungan. Data were obtained from the school report card to measure academic achievement and data were obtained from a scale to measure discipline. Data were analyze by Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation with SPSS 20 for Windows. The results of data analysis showed that the correlation coefficien was 0,688 (p<0,05). It showed that there is a positive relationship between discipline and academic achievement. From these results it is concluded that the hypothesis stating there is a positive relationship between discipline and academic achievement is acceptable.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN SISWA SMP MEMBACA PUISI DENGAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN AKTIF KREATIF DAN MENYENANGKAN (PAKEM)
Authors: Yakob Muhammad
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan metode PAKEM dalam meningkatkan keterampilan siswa membaca puisi sekolah mitra SMP Negeri 13 Langsa dengan menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas. Peningkatkan kemampuan siswa membaca puisi dengan metode konvensionalmasih rendah pada Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 13 Langsa. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah pembelajaran  dengan metode PAKEM dapat meningkatkan  kemampuan siswa dalam membaca puisi pada Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 13 Langsa. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 13 Langsa yang berjumlah 29 Siswa yang dijadikan sebagai sampel penelitian. Objek penelitian adalah penerapan metode PAKEM. Alat dalam pengumpulan data adalah pengamatan, observasi, dan penugasan dengan  jalur siklus, yaitu siklus I dan siklus II, pada siklus I nilai rata-rata 53,6 dengan ketuntasan 24,13%. Pada siklus II meningkatkan menjadi 78,9 dengan ketuntasan 86,2%, berarti hasil meningkat pada siklus II (tuntas). Dengan demikian hasil penerapan metode pakem  dalam meningkatkan keterampilan siswa membaca puisi sekolah mitra SMP Negeri 13 Langsa terjadi peningkatan 60,07%
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS PROPERTIES OBTAINED IN RECYCLING WASTE OF HEAVY CONCRETEOF THE TEMPERATURE OF MIXING AND SEALING OF ASPHALT-CONCRETE
Authors: Денисов В. , Denisov V. , Траутваин А. , Trautvain A. , Яковлев Е. , Yakovlev E.
Published: August 2019

The research is aimed at analyzing the possibility of secondary use of recycled production waste of heavy concrete. The article proposes the extraction of material using the technology of dry magnetic enrichment of ore. As a result of laboratory experiments, the characteristics of the substandard mate-rial are improved to acceptable values in comparison with the raw material by mechanical treatment. In the course of the work, experimental studies are performed to examine the properties of the initial, substandard and resulting material processing based on test methods of state standards. The preser-vation of relatively high strength and guarantee characteristics of the obtained secondary material is revealed that allows reusing it in the production of heavy concrete without loss of quality, as an addi-tive to the initial mixture
An Examination of the Relationship between Religious Beliefs, Behaviors, Commitment, and Connection and Addiction among African American Women
Authors: Williams Woodson Sha-Lai L. , Pickard Joseph G. , Johnson Sharon D.
Published: August 2019

This study examines the religious/spiritual practices of 106 African American women when addiction is present. Stratified sampling was based on addiction status: no addiction (n=58); addiction to one of either alcohol, marijuana, or cocaine (n=22); and addiction to two or more of the substances (n=26). Using items from the Religiosity Scale to assess belief in God, religious behaviors, commitment and connection, analyses revealed that the majority of the women (84%) believe God exists and is active in their lives. However not all demonstrated formal religious behaviors or have a commitment or connection to religious activities. Women addicted to two or more substances were more likely to report religious behaviors, commitment, and connection such as regular personal religious-based reading/studying and having a feeling of religious commitment compared to women with no or only one addiction. Women with co-occurring addictions may utilize religious-based practices in an attempt to alleviate their emotional pain. Further exploration of religious/spiritual practices and co-morbid substance addiction is needed, as this research may be vital to implementing effective interventions with this population.
Final year physiotherapy students’ knowledge and perception of professionalism
Authors: Aweto Happiness Anulika
Published: August 2019

ABSTRACTBackground / Objectives: Professionalism is on the decline in almost all professions. This study therefore investigated the knowledge and perceptions of final year physiotherapy students on professionalism.Methods: One hundred and nine (51 males and 58 females) final year physiotherapy students from 3 universities in South Western Nigeria (University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), selected by purposive sampling participated in this study. They completed a 24-item questionnaire on knowledge and perceptions of professional behaviours in physiotherapy profession.Results: 86.6% of the respondents had good knowledge of professionalism. Eighty-one (74.3%) respondents reported that their lecturers demonstrate professional behaviours suitable for a professional role model. Seventy-five (68.8%) respondents reported that their clinical instructors demonstrate professional behaviours suitable for a professional role model. Eighty-four (77%) respondents reported that the physiotherapy programme which they attend teaches and fosters professional behaviours. Only 46 (42.2%) of them were aware of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP)’s list of core values. Medical doctors and pharmacists were rated highest (9.1) by respondents in the degree of professional behaviours demonstrated. Lateness was rated the highest negative behaviour common to them (3.2) and their clinical instructors (2.4). Most of the respondents chose role modelling (78; 71.6%) and lectures (70; 64.2%) as the actual and desired methods of teaching/learning professional behaviours respectively.Conclusion: The final year physiotherapy students had good knowledge of professionalism but advocated that lectures and role modelling were the most desired methods of teaching/ learning professional behaviours.Keywords: Professionalism, Knowledge, Perception.
Perceived stress and its relationship with the body composition of undergraduate students of a medical college in Nigeria.
Authors: Aiyegbusi Ayoola Ibifubara , Akinbo Sunday Rufus , Adebisi Oluwadamilola Bolarinwa
Published: August 2019

Background: Stress among medical undergraduates has been reported to be on the increase with subsequent tendency towards obesity. However, the association between perceived stress and body composition has yet to be determined.Objective: This cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the relationship between perceived stress and body composition among undergraduates of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.Methods: Three hundred and twenty-nine apparently healthy undergraduates (165 males and 164 females) with ages between 17 to 35 years participated in the study. Physical characteristics such as weight, height, body mass index (BMI), and body composition indices were measured using standard procedures. Questionnaires were administered to assess the levels of perceived stress of the participants. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and Spearman’s Correlation Coefficient analysis.Results: The mean stress level was low (27.33 ± 10.60). There were significant relationships between the body composition indices and perceived stress with visceral fat having the strongest relationship (p = 0.004) while BMI had the least correlation (p = 0.037). There were also significant relationships between age, gender and body composition indices. The percentage muscle mass, visceral fat, and body fat had significant relationships with the gender of the participants.Conclusion: Visceral fat, BMI, and percentage muscle mass increased with an increase in perceived stress level, and females had a lower level of perceived stress than males.
Evaluation of the Perception and Participation in Continuing Professional Development Among Physiotherapists in South-Western, Nigeria
Authors: Akodu Ashiyat Kehinde , Ileyemi Babatunde Lekan , Ekanem Elijah David
Published: August 2019

BACKGROUND: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes are important components of professional training to maintain competence. In spite of the documented relevance of CPD on professional development, it remains unclear as to the level of participation or perception of physiotherapists in CPD activities.OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to provide insight into perception, participation and barriers towards CPD among physiotherapists in south-western Nigeria.METHODS The study was an analytical cross-sectional survey involving 143 physiotherapists. All subjects were evaluated using a 27 item questionnaire that sought information on bio data, clinical practice issues, perception, participation, and barriers regarding CPD. Data was analysed using SPSS version 20 and summarised using descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation, bar charts, pie charts and tables. Spearman’s Rank Order was used to find the relationship between variables.RESULTS: The reported experience of the respondents showed that forty-five (31.50%) of the participants had worked for less than five years while 41(28.70%) had worked for more than 10 years. A significant number of physiotherapists showed good attitude towards CPD. 88.70% recognized CPD as an integral aspect of being a modern health care, 81.90% reported that CPD is another perspective of clinical effectiveness, 77.60% also accept that CPD incorporates clinical proficiency into clinical practice. 94% of the respondents have engaged in CPD since graduation with majority doing less than 5 CPD courses yearly. There was a significant relationship between number of CPD courses taken yearly and the professional cadre of the respondents (p=0.002). Majority, (37.6%) of the respondents identified financial constraint and lack of CPD in area of interest (21.6%) as well as lack of motivation (16%) as constraints to participation in CPD programmes.CONCLUSION: Physiotherapists demonstrated positive attitudes towards CPD. Financial Constraints, lack of CPD in area of interest as well as lack of motivation were identified as main barriers at practice facilities, thus stressing the need to motivate healthcare personnel in their quest to improve skills. There should be need for reforms to develop targeted and cost-effective CPD programmes to improve professional competence and emphasis on some informal forms of CPD that would be easier to engage in depending on the learning objectives of the professionals.
Opportunities for Physiotherapists in Primary Health Care in Nigeria
Authors: Sokunbi Ganiyu Oluwaleke
Published: August 2019

Summary: This paper examines the concept, strength and weakness of Primary health care system (PHC) program in Nigeria, the opportunity and potential roles for physiotherapists in PHC delivery system as well as the perceived benefits of integrating physiotherapy profession into PHC delivery system in Nigeria.Currently, physiotherapy services are available at the big cities in the urban areas of the country, thus denying the myriads of people that might need the service that could not get to the big cities either due to their health conditions or due to financial incapacitation. Emphasis for the greater involvement of physiotherapists in PHC further arose from the fact PHC system in Nigeria is not yet adequately sensitized to promoting preventative measures needed to combats chronic non communicable diseases, the health care needs of the elderly and those of the people living with disability (PLWD).In conclusion, the paper recommendsa need for an urgent reform of the mode and delivery of PHC in Nigeria with emphasis on integrating physiotherapists and other relevant health care professionals and with enhancement of intersectoral/ interdisciplinary collaborations. This integration will undoubtedly increase health care providers’satisfaction and improve patients’ outcome in both acute and chronic care settingsKeywords: Primary Heath Care, Physiotherapy
A descriptive study on work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMDs) among physiotherapy practitioners in Kigali city: prevalence, risk factors and preventive strategies
Authors: Sagahutu Jean Baptiste , Nuhu A.
Published: August 2019

Background: Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) represent a significant occupational problem among physiotherapy practitioners worldwide; however, data on this problem are sparse in Rwanda.Objective: To identify the prevalence, risk factors and preventive strategies for WMSDs among physiotherapists in Kigali-Rwanda.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive quantitative design was used. A self-administered questionnaire was used among 49 physiotherapists. Data were analysed using the descriptive statistics. Ethical clearance was obtained from the IRB of University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences.Results: The prevalence of WMSDs among physiotherapists in Kigali was 77.8%. The lower back was the most affected body part (77.1%). Forty percent experienced WMSDs in their first one to five years of experience. Working in the same positions for long periods (40.0%) and treating excessive number of patients per day (31.1%) were the most perceived risk factors. The commonest identified preventive strategies were to avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time 77.8% and adjust plinth or bed height 77.8. Only 31.1% stopped patients’ treatment if it caused or aggravated their WMSDs.Conclusion: The prevalence of WMSDs among physiotherapists in Kigali was high. Risk factors have been identified and vaious preventive strategies have been suggested by physiotherapists themselves and should be applied.
El desarrollo sostenible sin erradicar el trabajo infantil en Argentina y Brasil: es una forma de discriminación?
Authors: Silva María Alejandra
Published: August 2019

Con la globalización se agudizaron las desigualdades socio- territoriales en los países, afectando la calidad de vida y salud de los niños que trabajan.
Se pretende contribuir a la reflexión sobre el tema, alertando sobre los resultados observados en un aspecto de la calidad de vida: la salud de niños trabajadores en el nordeste de Argentina y Brasil. Se busca ilustrar acerca de la estrecha asociación entre disparidades territoriales, desarrollo y salud en los años 2007-2017. Asimismo se busca analizar si se incluye o se discrimina al trabajo infantil en ese contexto. Se acude a los aportes bibliográficos, informes de los actores involucrados. En Brasil se acude a las estadísticas de: IBGE, Indice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal, Centro de Referencia en Salud del Trabajador (CEREST). En Argentina se acude a: Ministerio de Trabajo de la Nación, CEPAL, PNUD y RENATRE. Si bien en diferentes documentos de OIT y ONU se indica que el “desarrollo” es la política para erradicar el trabajo infantil, se comprueba que Brasil posee estadísticas y políticas interministeriales de más de 20 años que todavía son insuficientes en salud, mientras Argentina recién elabora estadísticas para el desarrollo sostenible en 2016 y también se aprueba la ley sobre las peores formas del trabajo infantil.
Fortalezas y aspectos a mejorar en la evaluación del desempeño docente en México considerando la socioformación y experiencias internacionales
Authors: Quiriz Badillo Tania , Tobón Tobón Sergio
Published: August 2019

El propósito del artículo fue proponer la evaluación de los docentes a través del análisis de las fortalezas y los aspectos a mejorar de la Evaluación del Desempeño Docente en México, considerando a la Socioformación y experiencias de otros países en la evaluación a maestros. La metodología empleada fue un análisis documental, se encontró que esta evaluación es administrativa y prioriza los conocimientos teóricos de los docentes. Los instrumentos empleados son estandarizados y no consideran los contextos educativos de los maestros; se concluyó que esta evaluación debe cambiar la metodología y los instrumentos, considerando la socioformación, para generar procesos formativos de evaluación, retroalimentar y reflexionar sobre el quehacer diario de los agentes educativos; desarrollar los talentos de los alumnos y brindar herramientas educativas funcionales para mejorar la educación, así como las prácticas docentes para convertirlos en mediadores y gestores, dejando de lado el papel de instructor de los mismos.
The Studentsâ€™ Ability in Reading Comprehension in Narrative Text
Authors: Sembiring Rony Arahta
Published: August 2019

Reading skill plays an important role in English learning process, especially when student have to deal with TOEFL Exam which includes reading and writing skill. The writer observed that the process of comprehending a reading text was still a serious problem for the students. The writer applied a qualitative method in this research with descriptive approach. The subject of the study was the first semester students class E of Universitas Prima Indonesia Medan. The instrument of data collecting was multiple choice test. The mean score of the studentsâ€™ in comprehending narrative text was 77. It shown that their comprehension narrative text was average to good. There was 12 students (48%) was classified as Excellent, 12 students (48%) was classified as Good and there was 1 students (4%) was classified as Average whereas no student (0%) wasÂ  classified as poor to comprehending narrative text. Therefore, the writer hopes that the other English lecturer should always try to create an interesting text and media for their teaching.
Metaphor In English Version Of Sura Ali Imran
Authors: Harahap Ade Nurfitriani
Published: August 2019

This paper intends to analyze one of them Sura in Al-Qurâ€™an. This study was conducted in Sura Ali Imran. The source of the data was taken from the translation of Sura Ali Imran. They were contained in the verses of Sura Ali Imran, and then analyzed the kinds, functions, and the reasons of using metaphor. The kinds are refers to Lakoff and Johnson that divided the metaphor are arranged in order according to which of Hallidayâ€™s three metafunctions. Then, the reason is based on Wahabâ€™s four contextual reasons. Based on the data analysis, it was found that there are two kinds of metaphor used in Sura Ali Imran, 5 verses of explicit metaphor and 10 verses of implicit metaphor. The second finding is there are 9 functions used from 13 functions as the breakdown of Hallidayâ€™s three metafunction. The next finding found that the reason why the metaphor is used in Sura Ali Imran are because of four contextual reasons. Therefore, it can be concluded that, some messages of the Al-Qurâ€™an in Sura Ali Imran have a stressing point which is delivered in more beautiful words in implicit metaphor that make the readers have a deeply understanding toward the message.
Pengaruh Teknik Relaksasi Nafas Terhadap Dismenorea
Authors: Silviani Yulita Elvira , Karaman Buyung , Septiana Puput
Published: August 2019

Dysmenorrhoea is abdominal pain originating from uterine cramps and occurs during menstruation. The purpose of this study was to determine the Effect of Breathing relaxation Technique to dysmenorrhea on Students of SMA Negeri PurwodadiMusi Rawas, District. South Sumatra. This study was quantitative study with the pre-experiment method used one group pre-test and posttest design approach who divided by group who given the same intervention. Population on this study were all student of class 2 and 3 who experienced dysmenorrhea in SMA Negeri Purwodadi Musi Rawas District South Sumatra with the amount of 92 students. Sampling technique in this study used a proportional random sampling method that was 48 people. Collecting data in this study used primary data with spread questionnaire in the field of checklist and also observation sheet. The result of this study showed: were 33 students (68.8%) experienced moderate dysmenorrhea pain before treatment of Breathing Relaxation technique, there were 19 students (39.6%) did not experience dysmenorrhea pain after treatment of Breathing Relaxation Technique, and there is significant effect between Breathing Relaxation Technique to dysmenorrhea in SMA Negeri Purwodadi Musi Rawas District South Sumatra. It is expected that health workers and the school can provide counseling about breathing relaxation techniques to improve students' knowledge in dealing with dysmenorrhea.
Pengetahuan Deklaratif Siswa Tunanetra Dalam Pembelajaran Matematika
Authors: Suherman Suherman , Damayanti Eva , Septuri Septuri
Published: August 2019

Pemberlakuan kurikulum 2013 pada Sekolah Menengah Atas Luar Biasa (SMALB) memberlakukan kepada siswa untuk memperhatikan konsep pengetahuan deklaratif dalam pembelajaran, termasuk bagi siswa SMALB tuna netra. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengetahuan deklaratif siswa dalam pembelajaran matematika SLB A Bina Insani Bandar Lampung. Subjek penelitian adalah guru matematika dan siswa kelas XI SLB A Bina Insani Bandar Lampung. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumentasi. Validitas data menggunakan triangulasi waktu, yaitu dengan mencocokkan data perilaku metakognisi siswa tunanetra pada pengumpulan data kedua dan ketiga. Langkah-langkah dalam analisis data meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan deklaratif siswa dalam pembelajaran matematika meliputi mengingat informasi penting dalam pembelajaran, dapat menyajikan informasi dengan bahasa sendiri, dapat membandingkan dan membedakan konsep, mengetahui kesulitan dalam belajar, mengetahui strategi belajar diri sendiri, mengetahui sumber-sumber belajar, dan mengetahui tujuan soal, sedangkan perilaku metakognisi siswa tunanetra tentang pengetahuan prosedural dalam pembelajaran matematika meliputi mengetahui penerapan strategi belajar yang baik.
Notas sobre donzelas-guerreiras, gênero e sexualidade em ‘A rainha ginga’, de José Eduardo Agualusa
Authors: Maia Helder Thiago
Published: August 2019

Este artigo é parte de uma pesquisa mais ampla, que venho desenvolvendo em estágio de pós-doutorado, sobre “donzelas-guerreiras” brasileiras e africanas através de treze textos literários. Neste texto, analiso o romance A Rainha Ginga e de como os africanos inventaram o mundo (2015 [2014]), do angolano José Eduardo Agualusa. Após apresentar e problematizar o conceito e o uso do paradigma da donzela-guerreira, desdobro-o em quatro outras personagens paradigmáticas. Por fim, a partir da obra agualusiana, nos perguntamos se sob o ponto de vista das discussões de gênero e sexualidade estariam realmente os africanos inventando o mundo.
Testemunho de um inventário
Authors: Herranz Lyza Brasil
Published: August 2019

Em “Inventário de imóveis e jacentes”, inserido na coletânea de contos Nós matámos o Cão-Tinhoso (1964), único livro de Luís Bernardo Honwana, um narrador infantil insone decide inventariar os bens familiares. Mas esse inventário desmascara-se para o leitor atento como um exercício de invenção da realidade e de si mesmo pela criança que mistura realidade e ficção, ou melhor, que movimenta as categorias de real, fictício e imaginário, como propõe Wolfgang Iser. O jogo serve ainda para uma reflexão sobre o testemunho literário quando este conceito designa algo que se produz no próprio tecido da escrita, na forma artística assumida pelas palavras.
Entre disciplinados e ultrajados: corpos em transe/trânsito em ‘Os olhos da cobra verde’, de Lilia Momplé
Authors: Valentim Jorge Vicente
Published: August 2019

Pretende-se, aqui, apresentar uma breve leitura de contos de Lilia Momplé, extraídos de sua obra Os olhos da cobra verde (1997), procurando observar a incidência de representações de corpos, seja pelo viés da disciplinaridade, seja pelo signo do ultraje e da insubmissão.
Figurações do corpo nas Literaturas Africanas em português
Authors: Teixeira Vanessa Ribeiro , Mata Inocência , Gonçalves Guilherme De Sousa Bezerra , Torres Maximiliano
Published: August 2019

Apresentação à Mulembra 20.
CONSUMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY (WTP) OF SPECIAL TAX FOR NON-GREEN VEHICLES TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Safian Sharul Shahida Shakrein , Hamzah Hanny Zurina
Published: August 2019

The use of the green concept in the automotive industry as an energy-efﬁcient transport innovation is still regarded as a new technology in Malaysia. It also has the potential to alleviate environmental issues in order to improve environmental performance in the automotive industry context. As such, the significance of green technology has become a growing concern, especially among developing countries. The purpose of this study is to determine consumers’ willingness to pay for green vehicles towards solving environmental issues in Malaysia. In order to achieve this, the consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) and their preferences were examined using the contingent valuation method (CVM) as found in previous studies. Data was gathered using survey questionnaires which were distributed among 445 Malaysians so as to know their preferences in terms of green vehicles and green practices. The data was analyzed using the Economic Valuation Method. The result shows that Malaysians are willing to pay the price increase in road tax by 6.49% maximum level for non-green vehicles as well as all control variables included in the doubled-bounded case. On the other hand, for a single-bounded case, the maximum value is 7.91% which is higher as respondents were given single WTP amount for acceptance compared to the double-bounded case when the initial WTP was followed by another different amount.