bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antiproliferative and genotoxic potential of xanthen-3-one derivatives
Authors: Veljović Elma , Špirtović-Halilović Selma , Muratović Samija , Osmanović Amar , Haverić Sanin , Haverić Anja , Hadžić Maida , Salihović Mirsada , Malenica Maja , Šapčanin Aida , Završnik Davorka
Published: October 2019

Twelve previously synthesized, biologically active 2,6,7-trihydroxyxanthen-3-one derivatives were evaluated in vitro for antiproliferative activity. Compounds were screened against HeLa, SW620, HepG2 and A549 tumor cell lines. Compound with the trifluormethyl group on C-4’ position of the phenyl ring showed the best inhibitory activity towards HeLa and A549 tumor cells with IC
50 of 0.7 and 4.1 µmol L−1, resp. Compound with chlorine and fluorine substituents on aryl ring showed the best antiproliferative activity against SW620 with IC
50 of 4.1 µmol L–1 and against HepG2 tumor cell line with IC
50 of 4.2 µmol L–1. Analyses of cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of the trifluormethyl derivative were performed with cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay in human lymphocyte culture and revealed no genotoxic and cytotoxic effects. The most potent compounds were subjected to molecular docking simulations in order to analyse bindings to molecular targets and, at the same time, further support the results of experimental cytotoxic tests. Docking studies showed sites of importance in forming hydrogen bonds of the most potent compounds with targets of interest.
Antithrombotic activity of flavonoids and polyphenols rich plant species
Authors: Bojić Mirza , Maleš Željan , Antolić Andrea , Babić Ivana , Tomičić Maja
Published: October 2019

Cardiovascular diseases represent one of the most notable health problems of the modern civilization. Stroke and heart attack often lead to lethal outcome; essential problem underneath being thrombus formation. Prophylactic approaches include acetylsalicylic acid and clopidogrel therapy on the level of primary hemostasis, i.e., primary clot formation. In the last five years, in the USA, health care expenses related to cardiovascular diseases have increased 50 %, to over 350 billion dollars. Thus, application of plant species and medicinal plants rich in polyphenols in prevention of thrombus formation are of interest. This is supported by the fact that the number of publications on antiaggregatory effect of polyphenols has doubled in the last decade. In this review we focus on antiaggregatory effect of most abundant polyphenols – flavonoids, the effect of plant extracts rich in polyphenols (propolis, species Salvia sp., Calamintha nepeta L., Lavandula angustifolia Mill., Melissa officinalis L, Mentha x piperita L., Ocimum basilicum L., Origanum vulgare L., Rosmarinus officinalis L.) on platelet aggregation, association of chemical composition and antioxidant properties with the observed biological effect, and possible clinical significance of the published results.
Nutrition – facts and myths
Authors: Verbanac Donatella , Maleš Željan , Barišić Karmela
Published: October 2019

Taking responsibility for your life, among other factors, means also considering what to eat and which nutrition pattern to follow. Everyone needs to think about what they put on the plate and which ingredients should be avoided. Food, as such, will never be a drug or medication, like a painkilling tablet relieving pain in a short amount of time, for example. However, proper nutrition is our ally in the prevention of diseases, maintaining balance in our body and our mind. By following the main principles of a healthy diet, the physiological homeostasis can be managed, as well as faster recovery from disease achieved.

This review is aimed at summarizing basic principles of nutrition recommendations and at empowering stakeholders (pharmacists, medical biochemists, physicians) to be able to communicate to their patients and customers healthy and sustainable nutrition choices through the personalized advice.
Anticancer effects of olive oil polyphenols and their combinations with anticancer drugs
Authors: Torić Jelena , Marković Ana Karković , Brala Cvijeta Jakobušić , Barbarić Monika
Published: October 2019

Cancer presents one of the leading causes of death in the world. Current treatment includes the administration of one or more anticancer drugs, commonly known as chemotherapy. The biggest issue concerning the chemotherapeutics is their toxicity on normal cells and persisting side effects. One approach to the issue is chemoprevention and the other one is the discovery of more effective drugs or drug combinations, including combinations with polyphenols. Olive oil polyphenols (OOPs), especially hydroxytyrosol (HTyr), tyrosol (Tyr) and their derivatives oleuropein (Ole), oleacein and oleocanthal (Oc) express anticancer activity on different cancer models. Recent studies report that phenolic extract of virgin olive oil may be more effective than the individual phenolic compounds. Also, there is a growing body of evidence about the combined treatment of OOPs with various anticancer drugs, such as cisplatin, tamoxifen, doxorubicin and others. These novel approaches may present an advanced strategy in the prevention and treatment of cancer.
In vitro evaluation of stearylamine cationic nanoemulsions for improved ocular drug delivery
Authors: Dukovski Bisera Jurišić , Bračko Ana , Šare Marija , Pepić Ivan , Lovrić Jasmina
Published: October 2019

Oil-in-water nanoemulsions (NEs) represent one of the formulation approaches to improve eye-related bio-availability of lipophilic drugs. The potential of cationic NEs is pronounced due to the electrostatic interaction of positively charged droplets with negatively charged mucins present in the tear film, providing prolonged formulation residence at the ocular surface. The aim of this study was to develop a cationic ophthalmic NE with cationic lipid stearylamine (SA) as a carrier of a positive charge. The addition of a nonionic surfactant provided the dual electro-steric stabilization of NEs and enabled tuning of SA concentration to achieve an optimal balance between its interaction with mucins and biocompatibility. Physicochemical characterization, stability profile, in vitro mucoadhesion study and biocompatibility study employing 3D HCE-T cell-based model of corneal epithelium pointed out the NE with 0.05 % (m/m) SA as the leading formulation. Minimizing SA content while retaining droplet/mucin interactions is of great importance for efficacy and safety of future ophthalmic drug products.
Implementation of medication management services at the primary healthcare level – a pilot study
Authors: Brajković Andrea , Mucalo Iva , Vidović Toni , Gonzaga Mariana Martins , Nascimento Do , Balenović Antonija , Protrka Ino , De Oliveira Djenane Ramalho
Published: October 2019

This study employed a mixed-method approach to enable the implementation of comprehensive medication management (CMM) services in Croatia’s primary care setting. Drug therapy problems (DTPs) and factors associated with their occurrence were determined in patients with chronic diseases from January 2018 to April 2019. The pre-implementation stage established the foundations for the early implementation stage, in which the practice was set up, the patients’ recruitment initiated and various challenges identified. During the study period, 86 patients were recruited for CMM provision. Overall, 2.8 DTPs (± 1.6) per patient were identified and the majority (96.2 %) presented with at least one DTP. Multiple regression analysis showed that type 2 diabetic patients (p = 0.025) and patients using five or more medications (p = 0.011) should be prioritized to receive CMM services as potentially they have a higher number of DTPs, and could, therefore, obtain a greater benefit from the service.
On the analysis of chip shaping after finishing turning of Ti6Al4V titanium alloy under dry, wet and MQL conditions
Authors: Leksycki Kamil , Feldshtein Eugene
Published: October 2019

The shape and type of chip give general information about the cutting process. This paper presents the results of testing the shape and type of chips of Ti6Al4V titanium alloy after it finishes turning. The process was carried out under dry, wet and MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) conditions at variable cutting speeds and feed rates and a constant depth of cutting. For planning the tests, the PSI (Parameter Space Investigation) method was used, which allows the experiment to be carried out while minimizing the number of experience points. It was found that the cutting speed and feed affect the type and shape of the chip, and clear differences were observed between dry and wet cooling conditions, and MQL conditions. During turning, the intensity of the cutting speed and feed influence on the chip compression ratio was changed. It was similar for dry and wet cooling conditions but smaller for MQL conditions. The purpose of this research is to analyze the chip shaping when Ti6Al4V titanium alloy finishes turning under dry, wet and MQL cooling conditions.
Evaluation of Cochlospermum vitifolium Extracts as Natural Dye in Different Natural and Synthetic Textiles
Authors: Barriada-Bernal Luis Gerardo , Méndez-Lagunas Lilia Leticia , Aquino-González Laura Victoria , Rodríguez-Ramírez Juan , Sandoval-Torres Sadoth , González Itandehui Arriaga
Published: October 2019

Cochlospermum vitifolium flowers were evaluated as a raw material of natural dye on different fabrics, natural and synthetic. The dyeing process evaluation was performed by CIELa*b* color coordinates analysis. Color fastness was evaluated using the AATCC 61-1B and AATCC 116 methods. The chemical identification of the compounds in the color fraction was carried out by HPLC–MS/MS. The naringenin was determined to be the color compound. Among the natural textiles, the wool presented the best uniformity of dyeing and fixation of color, achieving the best hue when a pre-mordant treatment was used. The combination of sodium and potassium tartrate dye resulted in the best final hue, between the yellow and red regions of the CIELa*b* space (L = 49.84, a* = 5.41, b* = 45.52). The dyeing of the wool by the sodium and potassium tartrate pretreatment showed the best fastness properties to the laundering test (ΔEab = 54.56), as well as in the rub test (ΔEab = 67.36). The extract of C. vitifolium could be considered as an alternative natural dye for textiles with a protein base (e.g., wool fabrics), obtaining the best results when mordant pretreatment is used.
Suitable Priming for Rice Yield Improvement
Authors: Kareem I. , Ismail M.R. , Pueth A.
Published: October 2019

Low yield of rice has made reaching self-sufficiency level in Malaysia elusive. So, Malaysia has become a target of rice exporting countries within and outside Asia. To solve this problem, a pre-sowing seed treatment was used as a physiological intervention to alleviate the impeding problems of achieving better growth and yield of Malaysian rice variety MR219. A glass house experiment, which involved the use of solutions of osmotic salts and plant hormones, was used for this investigation. Data on germination percentages, height, number of tillers and productive tillers, tiller efficiency and yield were taken. In both osmopriming and hormonal priming treatments, the highest number of tillers and productive tillers were from pre-germination. The tallest plants from osmopriming were from 150mM treatment, while 50 ppm GA3 had the tallest in hormonal priming. The highest tiller efficiency for osmopriming was from 150mM and and 200mM sodium chloride, while in hormonal priming it was 200 ppm salicylic acid. For yield per panicle in osmopriming, it was 50mM and 100mM magnesium chloride that had the highest, while in hormonal priming it was 200 ppm methyl jasmonate. Finally, the highest grain yield per hill was produced by 200 ppm methyl jasmonate in hormonal priming, while 50Mm magnesium chloride had the highest yield in osmotic priming. So, it is concluded that the use of 200 ppm methyl jasmonate and 50Mm magnesium chloride could be used as potential hormonal priming and osmopriming, respectively, for yield improvement of MR219 rice in Malaysia.
Effect of Food Expenditure on Farming Households’ Welfare in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Babatunde R.O. , Omoniwa A.E. , Adekunle A.O. , Oyeleke G.T.
Published: October 2019

Food and nutrition security remain Africa’s most fundamental challenge for human welfare and economic growth. In this study, recent survey data from Osun State, Nigeria, was used to examine the effect of food expenditure on farming households’ welfare in Nigeria. Logistic and OLS regression models were the analytical tools used. Food Insecurity Gap (FIG) and Squared Food Insecurity Gap (SFIG) were used to capture the severity of food insecurity among the households. The results showed that, all households sampled consume rice, beans, vegetable, fish and oil as basic food items, while only 32% of them consume potatoes. The regression results showed that the household size, per capita income, dependency ratio and age were the highly significant factors influencing food expenditure. However, the coping strategy that was mostly adopted by the farmers in the study area was to cut down on the numbers of food items consumed. Therefore, it was recommended that farm mechanization should be encouraged for optimal land use and productivity. In all, promoting agricultural policies with appropriate price incentives that focus on intensification, diversification and resource-stabilizing innovations will create more wealth for all categories of farming households and this in turn will ensure food security, especially in an era of economic deregulation.
ASSA Models and Gis Integration in the Determination of Flooding Point in Different Return Periods
Authors: Rezayi F. , Bahremand A. , Shaikh V.B. , Dasturani M.T. , Tajbakhsh M.
Published: October 2019

The quantitative and qualitative management of urban runoff is a very complicated, and the importance of it is added every day. Regardless of the economic and social impacts, water engineers always need to know how to respond to a city’s drainage system against different climatic conditions. In this research, the combination of ASSA and GIS models in the returns periods of 2, 5, 10, 50 years were used to determine the flooding points in the 9th district of Mashhad municipality. First, the watershed boundaries, canals and nodes maps was extracted from the GIS environment. Then, the ASSA model was simulated for a one hour design for a different return period; the outputs of the model were analyzed in the GIS software environment. The results showed that with increasing rainfall return period, 2806 nodes in underground and superficial networks of 114, 178 and 226 nodes were flooded and inundation during the return periods of 2, 5, 50, 10 years, respectively. Field surveys, existing elevation digital maps of the urban runoff network and simulations have shown that the main cause of inundation is the small size of the cross section of the duct, as well as the low slope in some parts of the network. Adaptation of the results of the simulation of rainfall-induced waterlogging in the study area with what happens every year confirms indicates the correctness of the simulations of the model. Moreover, simulation results of the model also showed that there is a good agreement between the simulated results and the measurement.
Performance Evaluation Frameworks in the Context of Indian Microfinance Institutions
Authors: Balammal Aruna , Madhumathi R , Ganesh MP
Published: October 2019

The paper conducts a detailed examination of the existing evaluative frameworks for microfinance institutions to gauge the differences and similarities. Efficiency evaluates how MFIs are meeting the performance standards considering time and budget constraints. Outreach evaluates the effectiveness of MFIs in reaching the beneficiaries. Relative efficiency scores were calculated using data envelopment analysis and outreach was measured in five different dimensions (pentagon model). Further, cluster analysis assisted in categorizing the MFIs into five value clusters. The study compares both outreach performance and relative efficiency scores employing ANOVA and correlation analysis. The study was conducted among the Indian context when the sector was hit by crisis during 2010. Paper brought out important insights about the sample. Indian MFIs were found to be more socially efficient, since the social dimension taken into consideration was number of female clients and majority of Indian MFIs has exclusive female focus. The correlation tests found that relative efficiency scores are positively related to depth (poor focus) and length (sustainability) outreach. The results showed that cluster analysis model basing outreach scores was more comprehensive and captured more information compared to the data envelopment model relative efficiency scores. The study is original in its approach in using cluster analysis for outreach performance and in the objective of comparing the two different models.
A low-cost aerometric sensor system for sport aviation
Authors: Auersvald Jan , Draxler Karel , Šipoš Martin
Published: October 2019

This paper deals with the concept, the design and an experimental prototype of a low-cost aerometric sensor system for sport aviation. The performance of an experimental prototype of the sensor system is compared with the performance of a standard system. The possible further development of the system is also mentioned. The system presented here originates from and extends earlier basic work on an aerometric system for general aviation. The extension implements and focuses general designs from the earlier system for real use of the current system in the category of sport airplanes and gliders. The objective of the system is to reduce the cost of aircraft instrumental equipment, and to provide improved measurement performance of the aerometric system using an innovative approach of altitude measurements. In the experimental system, altitude is still determined based on the classic barometric principle. However, for measurements of atmospheric pressure, the differential pressure sensor is used primarily in combination with a low-cost absolute pressure sensor, which also measures in a differential mode.
Using spline-extrapolation in the research of self-similar traffic characteristics
Authors: Strelkovskaya Irina , Solovskaya Irina
Published: October 2019

The problem of predicting self-similar traffic is considered, the solution of which modeling of self-similar traffic was performed using the Simulink software package in MATLAB environment. For the simulation, the queuing system WB/M/1/K with Weibull distribution was used. The use of the spline-extrapolation method made it possible to predict self-similar traffic outside the considered period of time on which packet data transmission is considered. Extrapolation of traffic for short-term and long-term forecasts is considered. Comparison of the results of the prediction of self-similar traffic using various spline functions has shown that the accuracy of the forecast can be improved through the use of cubic splines. A method is proposed for estimating the error of traffic prediction for each variant of traffic forecasting using linear, cubic splines. The results of the research will allow you to perform effective traffic management with the support of quality characteristics, by providing the required parameters of network hardware and software in order to avoid overloads in the network.
Antenna array synthesis using a newly evolved optimization approach: Strawberry algorithm
Authors: Subhashini Konidala R.
Published: October 2019

An attempt has been made for the first time to apply this proposed Strawberry optimization technique to antenna array synthesis problem. The case study cited here refer to linear and circular array configurations. The design constraints are limited to minimizing the side lobe level and restricting the first null beam width, which play significant roles in antenna array performances. The key parameters which greatly influence in achieving the said objectives are either placement of antenna elements or amplitudes of excitations of these elements or both. And the recently reported meta heuristic nature inspired optimization algorithms have addressed to these problems quite effectively and the exciting result obtained using the said approach has undoubtedly proved the strawberry algorithm as a potential contender in the optimization domain.
Design of area-efficient GHz range current mode frequency synthesizer using standard CMOS technology
Authors: Zheng Dan-Dan , Li Yu-Bin , Wang Chang-Qi , Huang Kai , Yu Xiao-Peng
Published: October 2019

In this paper, an area and power efficient current mode frequency synthesizer for system-on-chip (SoC) is proposed. A current-mode transformer loop filter suitable for low supply voltage is implemented to remove the need of a large capacitor in the loop filter, and a current controlled oscillator with additional voltage based frequency tuning mechanism is designed with an active inductor. The proposed design is further integrated with a fully programmable frequency divider to maintain a good balance among output frequency operating range, power consumption as well as silicon area. A test chip is implemented in a standard 0.13 µm CMOS technology, measurement result demonstrates that the proposed design has a working range from 916 MHz to 1.1 l GHz and occupies a silicon area of 0.25 mm2 while consuming 8.4 mW from a 1.2 V supply.
Approaches to Indonesia Cultural Tourism Policy
Authors: Syah Ahmad Mujafar , Hajarrahmah Dini
Published: October 2019

In support to the initiative of Indonesia government on the priority destinations project (ten new Bali) where Mandalika in Lombok Island is being endorsed as one of “New Bali” targeted development destination, the research is aimed to analyze the effective roles of national and regional government on the development of cultural tourism destination in Bayan Village, North Lombok administrative region, as it is one of the alternative tourist attractions in Lombok Island. For the purpose of objectivity, this research has limited the source and scope of the observation only from related stakeholders and Lombok local tourism government thus the research employed an in-depth interview through designated stakeholders clusters. The research examined and summarized the finding from the stakeholders’ perspectives that have either direct or indirect concerns toward Bayan Village’s development from which; a proposed recommendation on a tourism policy framework for the cultural destination was concluded. Based on our finding, the situation where the development initiated both by national and regional tourism government in Lombok did not show a fair distribution to all promising destinations especially Bayan Village in North Lombok as one of the cultural tourism assets in North Lombok.

Keywords: Cultural tourism destination, cultural tourism governance, tourism policy, stakeholder perspectives.
Community Participation on Tourism Development in Parangtritis Tourism Area, Bantul Regency
Authors: Hulu Meitolo , Baiquni M. , Fandeli Chafid , Wirasanti Niken
Published: October 2019

Parangtritis tourist area is a famous tourist destination in the south of Yogyakarta. The tourist area which consists of a variety of tourist objects such as beaches, sanddune, culinary, religious and cultural tourism has a positive impact on the growth of tourist visits in ??Parangtritis tourist area. This study aims to examine the participation of local people in their contribution to the development of sustainable tourism areas. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative by conducting primary and secondary data collection. Primary data was collected through interviews with local communities which involved in to the service industry, cultural arts groups and local government of Bantul Regency. The results of the study are (1) the local community has contributed to the development of the Parangtritis tourist area through local cultural activities, tourist attractions and providing of facilities regarding the needs of visitors. (2) the local government of Bantul Regency has several programs related to the empowerment in each of government institution that are addres service industry, tourism local groups and build facilities and infrastructure. But the contribution of local communities has not become a tourist attraction and sustainable. Empowerment programs from local governments have not been specific to training related to services and business activities that are suitable for tourism activities in ??Parangtritis tourist area.

Keywords: Community participation, tourist area, sustainable tourism.
The Potential of Capsule Hotel Service in Semarang
Authors: Lemy Diena Mutiara , Heidi Elisabeth
Published: October 2019

In the last seven years, hospitality and tourism industry becomes one of the world’s fastest-growing industries (Carter, 2018). The data for this proposal are gathered from primary data (direct observation and questionnaires) and secondary data (online publications). Capsule Hotel Service provides capsule rooms for guests to stay, as well as one-stop-culinary The purpose of this feasibility research study is to see whether this business is feasible or not by looking at the marketing aspect.
Conceptual Model for Mutual (Host-Guest) Authentication of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Authors: Khanom Shahida , Scott Noel , Kennelly Millicent , Moyle Brent
Published: October 2019

The intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of indigenous communities is an attraction to many tourists. Authentic ICH experiences rely on the perceptions and actions of both the host community and guests, a topic which has received with limited scholarly attention, particularly in recent research. This paper presents a conceptual model examining how the mutual (host-guest) authentication of ICH (integrating the perceptions of both hosts and guests) can potentially lead to community empowerment. A literature review has identified that the host community?s attitude and motivation towards ICH, their psychological and economic benefit from ICH, and their participation or involvement in the ICH, together influence the authentication of ICH by these communities. Similarly, a guest?s attitude to and motivation for ICH as well as the way the traditional objects, events or environment are experienced, influence the authentication of ICH. The proposed mutual ICH authentication model combines the interaction of such host and guest factors in authentication of ICH, i.e. both the host community and guest should perceive the same elements as authentic ICH through a synthesis of their own unique perspectives. The perceived authenticity of ICH by the host and guest is reflected in their loyalty, satisfaction, and support for tourism. Further, the model suggests that tourism based on authentic ICH has the potential to empower local communities in their economic, social, psychological and political domains. The proposed model may be useful for future research defining power relations in the authentication of ICH and improving community-based ecotourism through community empowerment.

Keywords: intangible cultural heritage, authenticity, mutual authentication, cultural tourism, community empowerment
Tourist Attraction and Tourist Facilities Intentions to Visitor Satisfaction: Case of Sindang Barang Cultural Village
Authors: Simanihuruk Maidar
Published: October 2019

The tourist attraction and tourist facilities provided at the Sindang Barang Cultural Village have a positive influence and significantly contributed to visitor satisfaction, which can attract tourists and visitors to come to this place. The research was conducted at the Sindang Barang Cultural Village. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of tourist attraction and tourist facilities on visitor satisfaction at the Sindang Barang Cultural Village. The Method of research used is quantitative methods in order to obtain more comprehensive, valid, reliable, and objective data. The sample consists of 107 visitors who visited the Sindang Barang Cultural Village. The factor and regression analysis were used for the data analysis. The results of the study showed that tourist attraction significantly contributed to the visitors? satisfaction (t = 10.180 > t table with a significance of 0.000 (? < 0.05). Tourist facilities significantly contributed to visitors? satisfaction (t = 4,082 > t table with a significance of 0.000 (? < 0.05). The tourist attraction and tourist facilities have a significant effect simultaneously on Visitors? satisfaction (F= 149.205 > F table with a significance of 0.000 < 0.05. Tourist attraction at the Sindang Barang Cultural Village has a dominant influence in influencing visitor satisfaction with the uniqueness and characteristics of Sunda Tradition Ritual Tourist Attraction which is the hallmark of the Sindang Barang Cultural Village. The Tourist facilities show that this variable is a variable that affects visitor satisfaction where the facilities available for the information center are still not fully available. The author makes a suggestion, recommend paying more attention and developing facilities that provide complete information about the Sindang Barang Cultural Village.

Keywords: Tourist Attraction, Tourist Facilities, Visitor Satisfaction, Cultural Village, Sindang Barang
The Influence of Services’ Quality on Intention to Revisit through Mediation of Satisfaction of Visitors at Sasak Sade Village, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Rahman Rahman , Suryawardani I Gusti Ayu Oka , Wiranatha Agung Suryawan
Published: October 2019

The Sasak Sade Village is inhabited by a people from generation to generation. As a place that has been known and visited by many tourists, the management of the Sasak Sade Village offers traditional building house and daily activities of local people as tourist attractions. It is very important to have good quality services to increase revisit intention in the future. The purposes of this research were to determine service quality that influences tourist satisfactions and revisit intention in Sasak Sade Village. This study used 85 respondents of domestic tourists and a purposive sampling technique. The analysis used in this study was a structural equation modeling (SEM) by using Smart Partial Least Square (PLS) 3.0. This study tested two models namely outer model to predict the relationship between indicator and variable, and inner model to predict between two variables.  The results of this research were: 1) the service quality significantly influenced the tourist satisfaction at the Sasak Sade Village; 2) the tourist satisfaction significantly influenced their revisit intention at the Sasak Sade Village; and 3) the service quality significantly influenced  their revisit intention at the Sasak Sade Village.

Keywords: Service Quality, Tourist Satisfaction, Revisit Intention
EVALUASI PROSES PENGOLAHAN DAGING RAJUNGAN PADA PT KML LOBUK KECAMATAN BLUTO KABUPATEN SUMENEP
Authors: Sumitro Eko Adi
Published: October 2019

One of crab meat preservation process is used pasteurization. Based on the field observation, there is a problem in the crab meat pasteurized at crab harvest season, so that there are some crab meat hoarding in mini plant which cause of imbalance between amount of crab meat peeler and amount of crab meat. It needs good strategy or technique to make the quality of crab meat stay awake. At this process time, the crab meat is kept by using ice for raw state crab meat and ripe state crab meat to waiting the stripping process. The aim of this research is to assess the different storage of crab meat in the raw state and ripe state by using ice in mini plant which affect the quality of crab meat that have produced before pasteurization process in crab meat organoleptic (appearance, smell, taste, and texture), microbiology (content of TPC, Coliform, and E. coli), and chemically (proximate). The result of this research inform organoleptic ally that quality, microbiology, and proximate result of raw state crab meat and ripe state crab meat.
ORAL TRADITION (LITERATURE): CONSERVATION OF ECOLOGY AND PROMOTION OF TOURISM DESTINATION
Authors: Anwar Khairil
Published: October 2019

Kajian ini membahas tentang peran strategis tradisi (sastra) lisan sebagai pelestari ekologi sekaligus promosi destinasi wisata tempatan. Tradisi (sastra) lisan banyak jenisnya, namun pada intinya merupakan kebiasaan yang diteruskan secara lisan dari satu generasi ke generasi berikutnya. Saat ini tradisi lisan dianggap sebagai cerita atau legenda belaka yang berisi mitos tentang suatu tempat yang tidak dapat dibuktikan kebenarannya, misalnya. Akan tetapi tanpa disadari oleh masyarakat pendukungnya, tradisi lisan itu telah memberikan legitimasi pelestarian ekologis dan destinasi wisata pada lingkungannya. Pembahasan ini menggunakan perspektif materialisme budaya dengan ontologi tradisi atau cerita lisan yang terdapat di berbagai daerah di Indonesia, khususnya Sumatera Barat. Berdasarkan analisis teks dan konteks cerita tersebut ditemukan bahwa dibalik cerita yang sudah mentradisi itu terdapat fakta materil lokasi tumbuhnya yang tidak dipahami oleh masyarakatnya. Bukan mitos itu yang dijadikan misi penggubah cerita, melainkan upaya mempertahankan eksistensi ekologi lingkungan tempatan. Seiring dengan perkembangan nalar dan kebutuhan manusia menumbuhkan keingintahuan. Untuk membuktikan kebenaran cerita tradisi tersebut mereka berkunjung sekaligus rekreasi di lokasi yang dikisahkan dalam cerita. Secara lisan atau melalui kemajuan teknologi tradisi lisan itu diekspos di dunia maya sehingga tersebar informasi tentang keunikan lokasi tersebut. Hal itu menyebabkan banyak orang berkunjung, maka berkembanglah lokasi itu menjadi destinasi wisata. Dengan demikian, tradisi lisan bermanfaat untuk keberlanjutan bumi dan manusia.
WOMAN IMAGES IN NOVEL MIDAH SI MANIS BERGIGI EMAS BY PRAMOEDYA ANANTA TOER (A FEMINISM APPROACH)
Authors: Susilo Jimat , Rasyad Sobihah , Wulandari Novi
Published: October 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini akan menggambarkan keberadaan perempuan dianggap memiliki keterbatasan, selalu dipinggirkan atau dimarjinalkan, dinomorduakan baik dalam lingkungan keluarga maupun masyarakat. Dalam segala bidang, perempuan dianggap tidak memiliki kemampuan dibanding laki-laki, seperti dalam bidang sosial, pendidikan, politik, ekonomi, maupun dalam kaitan berorganisasi. Perempuan dalam budaya Jawa hanya sebagai pelengkap kaum laki-laki, yaitu bertugas di dapur, sumur, dan kasur. Artinya, posisi perempuan tidak memiliki peran penting dalam kehidupan, tugasnya memasak, mencuci, dan menemani laki-laki saat tidur. Perlakun terhadap perempuan inilah yang memunculkan gerakan penyetaraan derajat perempuan terhadap laki-laki. Gerakan itu dinamakan feminisme. Feminisme merupakan salah satu gerakan yang menekankan pada penyetaraan gender antara laki-laki dan perempuan (Wiyatmi, 2012: 9) sebagai akibat perlakuan yang tidak adil terhadap kaum perempuan yang mengalami kesengsaraan, bahkan didudukkan jauh di bawah laki-laki (Djajanegara, 2003: 27). Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana bentuk ketidakadilan citra perempuan dalam novel Midah Si Manis Bergigi Emas karya Pramodya Ananta Toer.Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mendeskripsikan citra tokoh utama dan mengetahui hubungannya antara tokoh utama dan tokoh lawan jenisnya. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data, seperti teknik pustaka, baca, dan catat. Hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan bahan masukan dalam mendukung dan menggerakkan literasi sekolah dan sebagai bahan penawaran untuk materi ajar guru dalam pembelajaran sastra.
Ionophore-Assisted Electrochemistry of Neutral Molecules: Oxidation of Hydrogen in an Ionic Liquid Electrolyte
Authors: Wandt Johannes , Lee Junqiao , Arrigan Damien , Silvester Debbie
Published: October 2019

The electrochemical properties of gas molecules are of great interest for both fundamental and applied research. In this study, we introduce a novel concept to systematically alter the electrochemical behavior and, in particular, the redox potential of neutral gas molecules. The concept is based on the use of an ion-binding agent, or ‘ionophore’, to bind and stabilize the ionic electrochemical reaction product. We demonstrate that the ionophore-assisted electrochemical oxidation of hydrogen in a room temperature ionic liquid electrolyte is shifted by almost 1 V towards more negative potentials in comparison to an ionophore-free electrolyte. The altered electrochemical response in the presence of the ionophore not only yields insights into the reaction mechanism but can be used also to determine the diffusion coefficient of the ionophore species. This ionophore-modulated electrochemistry of neutral gas molecules opens up new avenues for the development of highly selective electrochemical sensors.
Using Remap RT (Reading – Concept Mapping – Reciprocal Teaching) Learning Model to Improve Low-Ability Students’ Achievement in Biology
Authors: Zubaidah Siti , Mahanal Susriyati , Sholihah Mar’atus , Rosyida Fatia , Kurniawati Zenia Lutfi
Published: October 2019

The main aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the Remap RT (Reading – Concept Mapping – Reciprocal Teaching) learning model on low-ability students’ achievement in biology. This quasi-experimental research made use of a pre-test-post-test non-equivalent control group design. The population of this research was 125 tenth-grade students from the Natural Science classes aged around 16 years old. Four classes were randomly selected as the samples, and they were divided into two groups: two classes belonged to the high ability classes, and the other two were categorised into the low ability groups. The students’ achievement was measured using an essay test. The results of the test were analysed using ANCOVA. The findings indicated that 1) students who learned using Remap RT had better academic achievement in biology than students who learned using a conventional method; 2) students with high academic ability had better academic achievement than students with low academic achievement; and 3) low-ability students who learned using Remap RT and high-ability students who learned using a conventional method had equal academic achievement. The results of the research suggest that Remap RT was effective in improving low-ability students’ achievement in biology.
Amniyotik sıvı hücrelerinde kök hücre pluripotensi belirteçlerinin ifadesi
Authors: AY Mustafa Ertan , ÇOKAKLI Ezgi , ÇOKAKLI Murat , KARAKAŞ Ümit , İZCİ AY Özlem , DURUKAN Hüseyin , ERDAL Mehmet Emin
Published: October 2019

Amaç: Amniyotik sıvı farklı
seviyelerde kendini yenileyebilen hücre gruplarından oluşmaktadır ve bu
hücrelerin kök hücre özellikleri henüz tam olarak karakterize edilmemiştir. Son
yıllarda amniyotik sıvı hücreleri (AFC) rejenaratif tıp için umut veren kök hücre
kaynağı olarak görülmektedir. AFC’ler transfeksiyonel ve kimyasal stratejiler
ile indüklenmiş pluripotent kök hücre (iPSC)’ler oluşturmak için terminal
olarak farklılaşmış hücrelerden daha kolay ve etkili bir şekilde yeniden
programlanabilirler. Fakat AFC’lerin kök hücre potansiyelleri ve farklı hücre
soylarına farklılaşma kapasitesi tam olarak anlaşılamamıştır. Bu çalışmada amniyotik
sıvı hücrelerinde kök hücre pluripotensi belirteçlerinin ifadelerinin ve kök
hücre karakterlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Bu çalışmada, 17 amniyon
sıvısından elde edilen AFC’lerde pluripotensi belirteçlerinin ifade edilip
edilmediği geleneksel RT-PCR ile kalitatif olarak araştırılmıştır. Bulgular: Elde edilen sonuçlar, farklı
hastalardan alınan AFC örneklerinde incelenen pluripotensi belirteçlerinden OCT3/OCT4, SOX2, KLF4, MYC, KIT, NANOG,
DPPA3, DPPA5, FUT4, SALL4’ün ifade edildiğini, UTF1 için ise non-spesifik
ifade olduğunu göstermektedir.
Sonuç: Elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda
AFC’nin kendine özgü bir kök hücre profiline sahip olduğu ve pluripotensi
belirteçlerinin yeniden programlama ve rejeneratif tıp uygulamaları için hücre
seçiminde etkili şekilde kullanılabileceği düşünülmektedir.
Consumer Perceived Value in Understanding Herbal Medicine Consumption: A Conceptual Model
Authors: Tam Adeline Y. L. , Baharun Rohaizat , Sulaiman Zuraidah
Published: October 2019

Introduction: Facing extensive competition, the marketers and producers of herbal medicine products (HMP) should pay more concern to maintaining repeat purchases and keeping customers loyal with their products. 

Purpose: This study aims to (1) propose the dimensions of consumer perceived value (CPV) for HMP; and (2) propose a conceptual framework to test CPV influences on consumption behavior, repurchase intention and customer loyalty. 

Methodology: The value dimensions of HMP included functional value (price), functional value (quality), social value, emotional value (feeling), and conditional value (holistic treatment value).  CPV was proposed as an antecedent of repurchase intention and customer loyalty. 

Implications:  A conceptual framework with a second-order multi-dimensional CPV as the antecedent of repurchase intention and customer loyalty was proposed.  This article proposed a conceptual framework to analyze the influence of value dimensions on HMP.  This could provide useful theoretical insights into the values perceived in HMP consumption behavior.
Factors Affecting the Demand for Mountain Biking at Putrajaya Challenge Park, Putrajaya
Authors: Che Ibrahim Nur Syuhada , Mohammad Afandi Syamsul Herman , Samdin Zaiton
Published: October 2019

The popularity of Mountain Biking (MTB) in Malaysia is increasing.This adds to the demand for more cycling sites and special events for MTB. In line the growing demand, the Malaysian government encourages participation in active sports and recreation as a healthy lifestyle. One of the approaches is through the establishment of the Putrajaya Challenge Park (PCP). This study is conducted at PCP, one of a well-known MTB site in Malaysia. It has a network of treks where these treks are rated with different difficulty level for cyclists to choose from according to their abilityandpreferences. MTB is known to be associated with risks and high technical skills, hence it is great interest to understand the factors affecting demand in such sport. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the factors affecting the demand in MTB participation at PCP. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and obtained a total of 302 usable questionnaires. A multiple linear regression analysis is employed and it is found that three factors were significant at 95% confidence level; total travel cost, years of participation and cost of equipment upgrades. The finding from the study is to supply PCP management with the information for future adventurous recreational events in PCP or in other similar establishments. This research also identifies some key findings and makes some recommendations for future research and management.
Emergent Typologies of Small Businesses in a Multi-ethnic Wet Market in Malaysia: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Wong Teik Aun
Published: October 2019

Small businesses are an invaluable source of local knowledge that provide insights into indigenous commercial, cultural and social values and beliefs.  This article explores various emergent typologies of small businesses in a multi-ethnic Southeast Asian wet market principally with regards to their social responsibility and sustainability.  The field site is Jelutong wet market in Penang, Malaysia.  The philosophical and methodological framework is phenomenology, and principal data-collection tool is semi-structured interview.  Thirty (30) primary interviews and five (5) verification interviews were conducted in various local languages and dialects.  Three (3) typologies emerged and named the Lifestyle, Livelihood and Legacy typologies.    Identifying and understanding these three (3) typologies in small businesses provide important inputs for public policy.
Women in Nigeria Labour Congress: A Comparative Study of the Northern and Southern Regions
Authors: Ali Mustapha Alhaji , Ahmad Zakuan Ummu Atiya , Bin Ahmad Mohammad Zaki
Published: October 2019

Objectives: The paper examined the position of women participation in NLC of Northern and the Southern regions and explored the mechanisms NLC put in place to empower women in the Northern and Southern regions of Nigeria.

Methodology: This paper is qualitative in nature. Data were obtained through the primary and secondary source of data collection. Contrast analysis approach was employed in comparing the position of women participation and empowerment in the NLC of the Northern and Southern regions of Nigeria. All data acquired were thematically analyzed using MAXQDA Software Version 2018.

Research Design: This paper is a Case study because it provides the researcher with an in-depth understanding of the social phenomenon.

Theories: Empowerment theory and the liberal feminist theory were used to explain the topic under study. This is because the postulations of these theories centered on equality between both genders in all societies.

Result: The study found that the position of women participation and empowerment in the NLC of the Northern region of Nigeria is low, because of patriarchal nature of the region, compared to the position of women participation and empowerment in NLC of the Southern region. It further added that women participation in the NLC of both regions is strong and healthy development.  

Implication: The paper recommended that women should be empowered educationally and allowed to hold managerial positions. It, in addition, suggested that parents and religious leaders should advise women from religious and parental points of view to participate actively in NLC of both regions.
Technical Resources in E-training Acceptance
Authors: Bello Zainab
Published: October 2019

Purpose: This paper examines the role of availability of resources in the acceptance of e-training in the Nigerian civil service. Perceived ease of use (PEOU) and Perceived usefulness (PU) of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was used as the base for consideration

Design/methodology: Questionnaires were used to collect data from 450 heads of departments. The framework of the paper made up of technological infrastructure, internet facility, PEOU and PU was tested with SmartPLS 2.0 M3 software.

Findings- This paper found both that PU and PEOU indicated strong predictive role in e-training acceptance. In addition, technological infrastructure was found significant. However, internet facility had in significant effect in e-training acceptance.  

Practical implications: This paper showed that availability of resources can help in the acceptance of e-training in the Nigerian civil service. This will help to improve the outlook and overall performance in the civil service. It will be beneficial to policy makers and government agencies in developing policies regarding e-training, create awareness of the benefits of accepting e-training in the public sector leading to better performance and efficiency.

Originality: Relationships of technological infrastructure and internet facility which are necessary in the acceptance of e-training in the Nigerian civil service were examined in this paper