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Electrical Characterization of an Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet
Authors: KC S. K. , Sharma S. , Shrestha R. , Subedi D. P.
Published: December 2019

In this work, a plasma jet has been generated with capillary tube having external diameter 4.0 mm and thickness 1.0 mm. Argon has been used as a working gas. The electrical characteristics of this device like instantaneous power, and discharge current have been measured. The effects of applied voltage on the dissipated power of the device have been investigated. The current is measured with the current probe whereas the voltage is measured from the locally fabricated voltage divider having ratio 1201:1. The electron density has been found out using power balance method. In addition, the power consumption during the discharge has also been studied with the help of Lissajous Figures. The calculated power consumption has been compared with other manual as well as I-V plots.
Structural, Electronic and Magnetic Properties of XYZ Type Half-Heusler Alloys
Authors: Dahal R. , Kaphle G. C.
Published: December 2019

The spintronic devices have played an important role in modern technological era. Heusler alloys have attracted lot of interest in spintronic applications due to their half-metallic properties predicted by band structure calculations. We investigate the electronic, magnetic and structural properties of half-Heusleralloys FeMnGe and CoMnSb using first principles based density functional theory (DFT) implemented on Tight Binding Linear Muffin-Tin Orbital within Atomic Sphere Approximation (TB-LMTO-ASA) code. The calculation reveal that CoMnSb and FeMnGe are half-metallic Ferro-magnet in nature of with magnetic moment 1.00 μB and 2.99 μB per formula unit at equilibrium lattice parameter respectively. The magnetic moment mainly originates from the strong spin polarization of d electrons of X atom and partial contribution of p electrons of Y atom. The half metallic gap of FeMnGe and CoMnSb is found to be 0.38 eV and 0.95 eV respectively. This shows that these alloys are very promising spintronic functional materials.
Damage Formation and Calculation of Energy Loss during Implantation of Antimony and Boron Ion in Silicon Target
Authors: Adhikari G. P. , Limbu H. K.
Published: December 2019

The aim of this research work is a computational study of damage profile and visualization of the ion implantation graph obtained from the simulation method using SRIM-2013 software. SRIM (Stopping and Range of Ions in Matter) helps in calculating the energy required for an ion to obtain maximum concentration for desirable range and TRIM (Transport of Ions in Matter) is used to calculate doping statistics and calculation of energy loss. The main objective of this work is to get knowledge about the graphical study of ion range, distribution, stopping power and energy loss during implantation of antimony and boron ion on the silicon target within 0 to 3500 Å target depth. The implantations of 10,000 antimony and boron ions are accelerated by 350 keV and 45 keV energy in silicon monolayer target to obtain maximum defects concentration. The result of the ionization process indicates that 11.68% of the total energy of antimony ion and 65.25% of the total energy of boron ion are lost during the ionization process. This indicates that lighter boron ion causes more ionization than the heavier antimony ion for the same projected range.
First-Principles Study of Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Anatase and its Role in Anatase-Mxene Nanocomposite
Authors: Parajuli D. , Kaphle G. C. , Samatha K.
Published: December 2019

The electronic and magnetic properties of Titanium and one of its oxide Anatase are calculated by using Tight Binding Linear Muffin-Tin Orbital Atomic Sphere Approximation (TB-LMTO-ASA) method under Density Functional Theory (DFT). The lattice parameter, band structure, Density of States (DOS) and charge density distributions of Ti and TiO2 (Anatase) required for electronic structure are calculated respectively. The orbital contribution is analyzed by fat band structure; the d- orbital on conduction band and, s and p orbitals on valance bands. Consequently, their magnetic properties are checked. From our study, we found that the magnetic moments of Ti and TiO2 are found to be 2.2 μB and 0 respectively. The total Density of States for spin up and down electron have smaller difference in Ti and symmetric in TiO2 indicates that Ti slightly paramagnetic and Anatase is non magnetic in nature. The charge density plots reveals the concentration of electrons at the site under study. Anatase can be deposited onto Mxene to form Mxene-Anatase nanocomposite which has several excellent applications in the field of biosensors, biocompatible materials, energy storage devices, topological insulators etc.
Measurement of Brand Awareness and Brand Loyalty of Goldstar Shoes
Authors: Amatya Kailash Patendra
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this study is to measure the degree of brand awareness and brand loyalty of Goldstar shoes among Nepalese consumers. The study has adopted descriptive research design. Data in the study are collected from primary data. A total of 70 respondents participated in this study. Data were analyzed using various tools such as tables and figures to draw the conclusion. The findings show that majority of consumers are aware about Goldstar shoes and associate them with durability, comfort and price attributes. However, this familiarity is not able to influence the purchase decision of consumers. The manufacturers should manufacturer footwear in various designs and styles using better materials that ensure comfort and durability to consumers along with maintaining reasonable pricing strategy to have a strong customer base loyalty.
Diagnosing Poor Performance and Enhancing Motivation of Employees
Authors: Adhikari Kamal Prakash
Published: January 2020

This study attempts to examine the diagnosing poor performance and enhancing motivating employees in the banks in Kathmandu City. Major objective of the research is to identify the causes of poor performance in banks employee to motivate them. Fourty human resource managers of the banks are the sample of the study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis is used for data analysis purpose. It was found equitable rewards system, using internal and external incentives, facilitating performance, and linking performance to rewards and discipline are the major factors for diagnosing performance of employees in the banks.
A Dialogue on Social Inquiry: Expanding Our Understanding of Sociological Thinking
Authors: Dhakal Rebat Kumar
Published: December 2019

Highlights

Social inquiry is much more than the study of society. It further excavates historical facts, critically reflects on everyday happenings, and envisions the future we wish to create.

The intent of initiating this dialogue on social inquiry is two-fold: a) to offer a sociological perspective (i.e. ‘thinking sociologically’), and b) to expand our understanding of sociological thinking.

Sociological thinking can be developed by examining the periphery of the core.

Context matters in understanding any phenomenon under the sociological microscope.

Sociological thinking allows many different viewpoints to coexist within a larger structure and that it respects pluralism.

Sociological thinking is about developing or providing a perspective to examine social nuances.

Sociological thinking should act as a means for social transformation.

 Social inquiry serves as a methodology for the social sciences and humanities. It deals with the philosophy of social science and the workings of the social world – giving a way for understanding both the biosphere and the sociosphere.
Exploration of (Non)Entrepreneurial Intent: A Narrative Inquiry Examining Exogenous Elements
Authors: Hamal Sanjay
Published: December 2019

I began this paper with an inquisitiveness to understand the post-studies intention of undergraduate students. My research focuses on the after studies intent of students: job, business/entrepreneurship or something else. I do not propose any essence for 'why or why not' of entrepreneurship/business or job. Thus, this article is a product from a large data set that I had gathered for my Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) dissertation. In this article, I aim to explore my participants' intention towards entrepreneurship through their narratives. To explore and analyse their stories, I examine exogenous elements in shaping their entrepreneurial intent. In exploring the entrepreneurial intent of my participants, I take refuge of 'intention model' proposed by Krueger (1993) and look into exogenous factors such as 'perceived social norms', 'perceived desirability' and 'perceived self-efficacy', 'personal feasibility' to form (non)entrepreneurial intent. Through understanding my participants’ life-stories, however, I come to the conclusion that non/entrepreneurial intent are a result of interacting situational and socio-cultural factors.
Microcredit and Women's Empowerment
Authors: Wagle Samjhana
Published: December 2019

This paper aims to examine whether the microcredit (MC) programme, a financial mechanism to provide small amount of credit to the poor, had improved the status of poor women in the family as well as in society i.e. empowerment status of women. The research is based on primary survey of three settlements in the periphery of Bandipur Municipality of Tanahun district. For survey, a sample of 30 women were selected which represented 15 percent women beneficiaries of microcredit from the study area. The respondents were selected by using systematic random sampling. In addition to questionnaire survey, KII with six local persons and two FGDs were also conducted. The paper has used the conceptual framework of Sara Longwe (1990) to examine women empowerment. The findings are derived by comparing the position of women in various family affairs such as access to finance, control over income and expenditure, children's education and participation in social meetings etc., prior to and after participation in MC programmes. The results showed that most of the females who received microcredit reported socioeconomic empowerment through access to capital, control over resources, decision making power, etc. The findings, however, varied with regard to Dalit, Janajati and Brahmin/Chhetri women and those women in hard core poverty and landless families are still out of the reach of MC programmes. Those who are engaged in income earning activities with the MC need to be supported financially and technically to upscale their business so that the cumulative effect would also contribute to the improving various macro-economic indicators of the economy.
Formative Assessment and Achievement of Mathematics Students in Community Schools of Nepal
Authors: Dahal Bibek
Published: December 2019

Formative assessment is one of the leading elements of every classroom instruction for making learning contextual and students centred. The formative assessment creates such space where a teacher as adult supporter plays the role of scaffolding on the learning performance of their students. I studied the formative assessment and students' achievement status in mathematics through survey research design. I used the contingency questionnaire as research tool under quantitative research approach. The study was conducted within the target population; total number of community schools and their mathematics students (i.e. 547) who have participated in District Level Examination in 2014. I employed simple random sampling procedure to select the sample respondents (i.e. 232). The contingency questionnaire for students with 0.74 value of internal consistency was used as a research tool to collect the basic information for the study. Regarding the theoretical framework, I used Tomlinson's Differentiated Classroom Instruction and Assessment: Philosophy of Differentiation. The research depicts that regularity of teachers' responses (check) or feedback on the students' classwork, homework, project work and tests have a creditable role in improving their students’ learning performance. Furthermore, project work, a form of formative assessment, helps to improve students’ learning performance through creating an opportunity for learning by doing, which also contributes to contextualize the abstract concept of mathematics.
Respon Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Tanaman Selada (Lactuca sativa L.) terhadap Pemberian Pupuk Kandang dan Mikroorganisme Lokal (MOL)
Authors: Panjaitan Ernitha , Silaen Sihar , Damanik Rio D , Damanik Rio D.
Published: December 2019

Organic  matter contained in manure fertilizer function to improve soil physical properties, soil chemistry, and soil biology. Local microorganisms from banana weevils contained macro, micro nutrients and contained bacteria which will act as decomposers of organic matter.This research  aimed to determine the effect of the combination of manure fertilizer and local microorganisms on the growth and yield of lettuce. The research was conducted on the land of the Faculty of Agriculture, Methodist University, Medan, in March - April 2016, using split plot design, with three replications, 9 combinations to obtain 27 plant plots of all combinations and replications was used in this study. The first factor tested was manure fertilization ie  R1= given chicken manure 45 g plant-1, R2 = given cow manure 45 g plant-1 and R3= given goat manure 45 g plant-1. The second factor tested was local microorganisms that was  D1 = 30 cc l-1 water), D2 = 40 cc l-1 water and D3= 50 cc l-1 water. The results showed that the treatment of types of manure and local microorganisms in general had a significant effect on the growth and production of lettuce plants.  The provision of chicken manure as much as 45g plant-1 (R1) and local microorganisms 50 cc l-1 water (D3) gave a better response to the growth of plant height, number of leaves, amount of chlorophyll and wet lettuce better than other treatments.
PENGARUH PENINGKATAN DOSIS KALIUM DAN JENIS PESTISIDA NABATI TERHADAP PERSENTASE SERANGAN HAMA DAN PRODUKSI KENTANG DI SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Sidauruk Lamria , Kaban Masdasari , Sihombing Parsaoran
Published: December 2019

Potato production in Karo and Simalungun Regency of North Sumatra is severely limited by the high number of pest attacks,  so that the use of pesticides is absolutely necessary. Increasing potassium doses and application botanical  pesticides can be used as a strategy to reduce pest attacks on potatoes. This study aims to determine whether an increase in potassium dose and application of some botanical pesticides can reduce the percentage of pest attacks and then increasing potato production. Research was designed by factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 2 factors, namely Potassium Dosage consist of 4 levels: K0 = Control; K1 = 100 kg / ha (30 g / plot); K2 = 150 kg / ha (45 g / plot); K3 = 200 kg / ha (60 g / plot). And the second factor is the type of botanical pesticide which consist of 3 levels, namely: N1 = 20 g Neem leaves/ liter of water; N2 = 20 g babadotan leaves/ liter of water; N3 = 20 g Kipahit leaves/ liter of water. Data were analyzed by analyzed of variance.The results showed that an increase in potassium dosage did not significantly affect the percentage of pest attacks and plant production variables. Botanical pesticides have a significant effect on the percentage of pest attacks, but have not significant effect on crop production variables. The lowest percentage of pest attacks was obtained from the application of botanical  pesticides from babadotan leaf extract.  In general, the percentage of pest attacks in the category was very low  (<25%), so that not significantly affect to production variables.
PEMBERIAN PUPUK NITROGEN DAN PUPUK ORGANIK GRANUL TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI BAWANG MERAH (Allium cepa L.)
Authors: Manurung Agnes Imelda , Sirait Bilter A , Hulu Tonasokhi , Marpaung Robbert G
Published: December 2019

This study aims to determine the response of growth and  production  of  shallot  (Allium cepa L.) to the Nitrogen fertilizer and Granule Organic fertilizer. The design used was a Factorial Completely Randomized Design consisting with two (2) treatment factors. The first factor is Nitrogen (N) from Urea which consists of three levels, namely: N1 = 2 g / plot, N2 = 4 g / plot and N3 = 6 g / plot. The second factor of Organic Granule fertilizer consisted of three levels, namely: G1 = 5 kg / plot, G2 = 10 kg / plot, G3 = 15 kg / plot. The results showed that interaction of Nitrogen fertilizer  and Granul Organic fertilizer significantly affected plant height, number of leaves, number of tillers and tubers wet weight per plot, but not significant for the number of flower stalks. The highest growth and production of shallots produced a combination of treatment N3 = 6 g / plot and G3 = 15 kg / plot.
Potensi Ekstrak Karamunting (Melastoma malabathricum L.) sebagai Insektisida Nabati untuk Mengendalikan Ulat Grayak (Spodoptera litura F.)
Authors: Kartina Kartina , Shulkipli Shulkipli , Mardhiana Mardhiana , Egra Saat
Published: December 2019

Spodoptera litura F. is one of the important pests in Horticulture commodities which can cause damage 80% and up to 100%. Karamunting (Melastome malabathricum) is a wild plant that grows in Tarakan City. This plant is known to contain secondary metabolites which are thought to have the potential to control pests. This study aims to determine the potential of Karamunting extract as a botanical insecticide material to control armyworms. This study uses a completely randomized design (CRD) method with 1 treatment factor, namely the concentration of Karamunting leaf extract. Potential extracts as botanical insecticides were tested by dye method using 4 concentrations, namely 0 (control); 500; 1000; 2000; 4000; and 8000 ppm. The results showed that Karamunting leaf extract was able to control armyworm pests. Giving extracts of 8000 ppm (P5) in feed caused the highest decrease in eating activity up to 41,2%, larval mortality up to 85%, and the highest mortality rate after 7 days of observation. Decreased feeding activity and larval mortality were thought to be influenced by the presence of phenol compounds, fatty acids, terpenoids, sterols and alkaloids identified in the extract. Thus, Karamunting leaf extract has the potential to be developed as an active ingredient in botanical insecticides to control armyworm.
Biomatriconditioning Benih dengan Rizobakteri untuk Meningkatkan Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Sorgum (Sorghum bicolor L.)
Authors: Handayani Fitrianti , Sutariati Gusti Ayu Kade , Madiki Abdul
Published: December 2019

The experiment was aimed to know the effect of seed biomatriconditioning with rhizobacteria to improve growth and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). The experiment was conducted in the Field of Animal Husbandry Agriculture Faculty, Haluoleo University from August up to November 2010. The experiment was arranged based on randomized completely design (CRD) which consisted of 5 seed biomatriconditioning with rhizobacteria treatments, namely: without seed biomatriconditioning (M0), seed biomatriconditioning with Bacillus sp. CKD061 + rice hulls charcoal (M1), seed biomatriconditioning with Bacillus sp. CKD061 + red brick powder (M2), seed biomatriconditioning with Pseudomonas fluorescens PG01 + rice hulls charcoal (M3), and seed biomatriconditioning with Pseudomonas fluorescens PG01 + red brick powder (M4). Every treatment was replicated 3 times, therefore, overall there were 15 experimental units. Data obtained were analized using analysis of variance and followed with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test. The result showed that seed treatment with biomatriconditioning using rhizobacteria gave significant effect in improving growth and yield of sorghum. Seed biomatriconditioning with sp. Bacillus CKD061 + red brick powder was the most effective treatment in increasing plant height, leaf area, dry weight of plant bomass, grain weight, and 1000 seed weight of sorghum.
Dampak Inkubator Bisnis Terhadap Minat Berwirausaha Mahasiswa di Universitas Tridinanti Palembang
Authors: Mayasari Veny , Liliana Liliana , Seto Agung Anggoro
Published: December 2019

This research aims to find out the impact of business incubator activities against the interests of student entrepreneurship at the University of Tridinanti. This type of research is comparative. The population are 5,737 people. Sampling techniques using Accidental sampling by the number of samples was determined as many as 200 respondents. The primary data sources with the techniques of data collection using the questionnaire, interview and observation. Data analysis techniques using paired sample t test. The results showed that there is a difference of interest a student entrepreneurship before and after follow the business incubator activities with significance value of 0.000 where the average value of interest in entrepreneurship student business incubator activities after following increased by 1.960 point than before following the activities of the business incubator. The research also found that business incubator activities have changed the mindset of most college students.
Pengaruh Endorser Yoshiolo Terhadap Brand Image Word Division
Authors: Rahmat Kamaluddin
Published: December 2019

Word Division is a local shoe brand that uses endorsers in its promotion. One of the endorsers chosen was Yoshiolo but Yoshiolo was better known through promotional content for foreign brands. This study aims to determine the influence of Yoshiolo as an endorser of the Word Division brand image. This study uses this study using a survey approach using questionnaires as a basic data collection tool and generally uses statistical methods. The results of the analysis show that Yoshiolo as an endorser has a positive and significant influence on the Word Division brand image
Strategi Pengembangan Berbasis Inovasi Nilai Produk Seafood Crispy Menggunakan Quality Fuction Deployment
Authors: Amar Siti Salama
Published: December 2019

This research was conducted to design a business strategy of crispy seafood SMEs, especially in Pamekasan Madura, in order to improve product competitiveness. The product development strategy was analyzed using Quality Function Deployment (QFD) which was subsequently integrated with Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) in a four-step analysis framework (ERRC Grip), in order to obtain highly competitive products and get out of red ocean competition. This study collected data with interview techniques on crispy seafood IKM and questionnaires involving 180 respondents. From the respondents' evaluation of 17 indicators of customer satisfaction, only 7 indicators exceeded customer expectations. Through the planning matrix, indicators of satisfaction (customer requirements) are identified into 9 technical requirements (responses) and result in an increase in product quality that must be considered and prioritized crispy seafood IKM outlined in the HoQ Matrix. The four biggest priorities for increasing the competitiveness of crispy sea seafood products are market reach, packaging design, quality of supporting materials and prices. All response techniques then analyzed using ERRC Grip, which can be used as a guideline for SMEs in conducting business and out of the competition for the red ocean to blue ocean
PERANCANGAN DAN PEMBUATAN MESIN WATER JET CUTTING (WJC) SEBAGAI ALAT PEMOTONG LEMBARAN KARET
Authors: Suheri Suheri - , Fadillah Nurul , Nazaruddin Nazaruddin , Arif Zainal
Published: January 2020

Penerapan teknologi dalam upaya peningkatan ragam produk olahan berbahan baku karet merupakan usaha peningkatan nilai jual produk di tataran petani karet. Di tingkat hilir, petani karet umumnya menjual getah karet hasil sadapan tanpa melakukan proses pengolahan menjadi karet setengah jadi. Hal ini berdampak terhadap pendapatan petani karet yang masih rendah dan kurang memadai. Pemanfaatan air sebagai sumber energi untuk melakukan proses pemotongan produk karet ditetapkan mengingat air mudah diperoleh dan dengan menggunakan teknologi yang tepat dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai alat potong. Ditambahkan lagi hasil pemotongan yang diperoleh tidak mempengaruhi sifat-sifat mekanis karet. Prinsip dasar sistem pemotongan menggunakan air adalah mengkonversi air yang bertekanan rendah menjadi air yang bertekanan tinggi. Pengkonversian   air tersebut menggunakan pompa sederhana bertekanan 120-180 bar, umumnya digunakan untuk pembersihan mobil, lantai, dinding bangunan dan lain-lain. Namun, tekanan yang dihasilkan masih belum mencukupi untuk memotong material lunak, sehingga diperlukan perancangan sebuah nosel yang dapat menghasilkan tekanan air lebih tinggi. Proses drilling dilakukan dengan mengatur ketinggian Stand Of Distance(SOD) tertentu dan katup dibuka dengan waktu selama 2 detik, kemudian dipindah ke posisi yang lain untuk drilling lubang yang lain dan ditandai untuk SOD yang ditentukan tadi. Untuk setiap SOD dilakukan drilling minimum tiga lubang untuk replikasi. Variasi SOD diatur dari 5 mm hingga 35 mm dengan selang 5 mm. Sedangkan waktu drilling untuk masing-masing SOD dinaikkan dari 2 detik hingga 10 detik dengan tahapan 2 detik. Gambar 3 menunjukkan bahwa grafik pengaruh SOD terhadap kedalaman penetrasi secara keseluruhan dengan diameter nozzle 1 mm dan tekanan pompa konstan sebesar 150 bar. Dari grafik dapat dilihat pada SOD 5 mm dengan waktu drilling mulai dari 2 detik sampai 10 detik terjadi peningkatan kedalaman penetrasi yang signifikan. Begitu juga antara SOD 10 mm dan SOD 15 mm masih terjadi tren kenaikan kedalaman penetrasi. Pada saat SOD diatas 15 mm dengan waktu drilling mulai 2 detik sampai 10 detik terjadi sebaliknya, yaitu penurunan kedalaman penetrasi yang terus terjadi hingga SOD 35 mm apabila dibandingkan dengan kedalaman penetrasi yang terjadi antara SOD 5 mm sampai SOD 15 mm.
Pengawasan Teknologi Finansial Melalui Regulatory Sandbox oleh Bank Indonesia Atau Otoritas Jasa Keuangan Berdasarkan Perspektif Keadilan Bermartabat
Authors: P.P Karo Karo Rizky , Luna Laurenzia
Published: December 2019

Financial technology (TF) cannot be released by the community both in rural areas or urban areas. TF provides a paradigm shift for the community. TF makes it easy for humans to make financial transactions simply by using a smart phone (HP) that humans can make payment transactions, borrow money. People will certainly choose TF that is safe and reliable and profitable, but sometimes people rarely know that a good and correct TF is a TF that has passed the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) test or a limited trial room. Two Government institutions that are authorized to carry out hospitals are Bank Indonesia (BI) through Bank Indonesia Regulation No: 19/12 / PBI / 2017 concerning Financial Services and Financial Services Authority (OJK) Implementation through “Financial Services Authority Regulation NUMBER 13 /POJK.02/2018 about Digital Financial Innovation in the Financial Services Sector”. The formulation of the problem raised is how is the TF supervision mechanism through the hospital implemented by BI or OJK? The method used in this scientific paper is a normative juridical method, using secondary data in the form of primary legal material consisting of laws and regulations relating to TF, secondary legal material in the form of scientific articles, journals and tertiary legal materials in the form of dictionaries. The research results obtained are that TF must pass the trial in the Regulatory Sandbox applied by BI or OJK. BI and OJK have the authority to determine whether the proposed TF is feasible or not feasible. RS is a significant method, according to the laws and regulations to get a TF that is suitable and safe for consumers and contains dignified justice, justice for business people and consumers.
Anteseden Kepercayaan dan Implikasinya terhadap Perilaku Tenaga Profesional pada Wakaf Tunai
Authors: Sadri Ahadin
Published: December 2019

The development of cash waqf in Indonesia is less encouraging, although cash waqf has entered into law since 15 years ago. Starting from this background, this research intends to investigate the public's desire, in this case professional groups, to make cash endowments. This research assumes that the desire to represent cash is due to the trustworthiness of nazhir. This study examines antecedents that cause public trust in cash waqf, so they wish to do cash waqf. The results of the study indicate that all hypotheses are proven to have a positive effect, except situational normality which has a negative effect on trust of services.
Analisis Strategi Keunggulan Bersaing (Competitive Advantage) pada Balai Diklat Keuangan Makassar
Authors: Iskandar Azwar
Published: December 2019

This study aims to analyze strategic factors both from the internal and external environment of Makassar Financial Training and Education Center in order to develop a competitive advantage strategy. This study uses descriptive-qualitative research, with primary data consisting of data generated directly from respondents containing questions on the questionnaire sheet and secondary data obtained and available to the relevant agencies or units. Data analysis techniques used are IFAS (Summary of Internal Factory Analysis) and EFAS (Summary of External Factory Analysis) in the development of SWOT analysis. The results showed that: (1) Makassar Financial Education and Training Center in terms of development strategies have tried as optimal as possible to utilize the strengths to reduce weaknesses while the strength factor is greater than the weakness factor; (2) Makassar Financial Education and Training Center in competitive competition, placed in a relatively good position in the competition for the external environment where Makassar Financial Education and Training Center in terms of strategic development has tried its best to take advantage of existing opportunities to encourage external organization; (3) Makassar Financial Education and Training Center is currently in a strong and potential position. The strategy recommendations given are progressive in nature, where organizations in such prime and steady conditions are urgently needed to further enhance, enhance growth and obtain maximum progress; (4) The competitive advantage strategies of the Makassar Financial Education and Training Center are currently with the assistance and implementation of training programs using local wisdom in South Sulawesi in particular and Eastern Indonesia in general, for example in the tourism, culinary, and creative economy sectors and increasing The frequency of open open classes outside of regular training / training takes into account the special state financial needs of the Regional Government and there is a disruption of information technology.
Pengaruh Budaya Kerja, Komitmen Pegawai dan Dukungan Organisasi Terhadap Produktifitas Kerja Pegawai Biro Administrasi Sekeretariat Daerah Provinsi DKI Jakarta
Authors: Zaini Zaman , Hakim Mughni , A. Abdullah Hasim
Published: December 2019

The problem that is often faced by organizations in achieving their goals is the low productivity of their employees. The problem about work productivity is a common problem that occurs in every organization. Work productivity shows the level of ability of employees to achieve results (ouput), especially in terms of quantity, therefore the level of productivity of each employee can be different.

This study aims to analyze the influence of work culture, employee commitment and organizational support, both partially and simultaneously, on the work productivity of employees of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Secretariat. This research was conducted by questionnaire survey method which was distributed to 67 respondents who were employees of the Regional Secretariat of DKI Jakarta Province. The number of samples in this study were 67 people with the sampling technique used was total sampling. The analysis used in this study is correlation and regression, t test, F test and test coefficient of determination.

The results of the study prove that organizational culture and commitment of employees have a strong influence on employee work productivity, while organizational support has a moderate effect on employee work productivity. Taken together, the three independent variables have a very strong influence on the work productivity of employees of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Secretariat Administration Bureau. The results of the analysis show that these three variables are very dominant factors that influence employee work productivity.
Reformasi Birokrasi Pelayanan Publik Di Polres Solok Kota
Authors: Rizki Ananda Bobi , Ekha Putera Roni , Ariany Ria
Published: December 2019

Decree of the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform (KEPMEMPAN and RB) Number 10 of 2019 concerning the Establishment of Public Service Provider Units at Ministries and Institutions as the Location of Public Service Evaluation in 2019. It is said that there are 54 institutions / agencies which are locations for evaluating public services, from The 54 institutions / ministries of West Sumatra Province became one of the evaluation institutions in public services by the Ministry of Empowerment of the State Apparatus and Bureaucratic Reform, the institution which became a place for evaluating public services in West Sumatra was the Indonesian National Police.

This study aims to describe and analyze what has been done by the Solok City Police Station in achieving good governance through bureaucratic reform. This research is motivated by Solok Kota Police to be the only institution in West Sumatra that has succeeded in carrying out reforms. This study uses qualitative research methods, data sources in the form of primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained from interviews and observations, while secondary data were obtained from documentation.

The results showed that the Solok Kota Police had succeeded in carrying out Bureaucratic Reform in the field of Public Services, this was proven by the Solok City Police receiving an award by Kemempan RB as the best service in 2018.
Upaya Memperkuat Desa: Suatu Implementasi Kebijakan Pengangkatan Tenaga Kontrak Daerah Di Kabupaten Halmahera Utara
Authors: Tondo Simson , Datty Bonny
Published: December 2019

The effort to strengthen the village is the constitutional mandate contained in Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages. the law is considered to place the village government as the subject of development in the village, has broad autonomy, and has broad authority in regulating governance in accordance with the potential of each village. On the other hand, there are concerns from the village government because they do not have the ability to carry out the village law mandate. Responding to village worries in North Halmahera, a North Halmahera Regent Decree was born numbered 814.1 / 2018 concerning Appointment of Regional Contract Workers with Work Agreements in Villages in North Halmahera Regency. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the policy for the appointment of regional contract workers in an effort to strengthen villages in North Halmahera Regency. Furthermore, this study uses qualitative research methods. Because of this the unit of analysis of this research is the village government of the Central Tobelo sub-district and the results of this study indicate that the Regional Government Policy of the North Halmahera Regency in the appointment of regional contract workers did not run smoothly in accordance with the program's objectives, due to lack of communication or direct socialization to the village government or community. Most of the contract workers assigned in the villages cannot carry out their main tasks, because of their limited capacity and because they are not given assignments by the local village government. As for funding this program, there is no problem, all regional contract workers are paid above the district minimum wage standard. In the implementation of regional contract personnel recruitment has been carried out openly and transparently. Furthermore, there is no good collaboration between the Regional Personnel Agency and Apparatus Resources with the Community and Village Empowerment Agency in coaching and training so that contract workers cannot carry out their duties properly.
Haemophilus influenzae type b necrotizing fasciitis in an adult with common variable immunodeficiency
Authors: Finlay Liam , Cvetkovic Anna , Chagla Zain
Published: January 2020

Necrotizing fasciitis of an extremity due to Haemophilus influenzae is exceptionally uncommon in adults, particularly since the advent of widespread vaccination with conjugated H. influenzae type b (Hib). We report a previously vaccinated, 39-year-old male with a history of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), poorly compliant with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, who required emergent treatment for left leg necrotizing fasciitis. The patient was initially treated with piperacillin-tazobactam, vancomycin, and clindamycin, in tandem with surgical debridement and wash-out. The patient responded well and completed a 2-week course of ceftriaxone following blood culture results that demonstrated beta-lactamase–positive Hib. This is the fifth documented case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by H. influenzae, and the first affecting an adult with prior Hib vaccination. This case highlights the importance of IVIG compliance for CVID patients and advocates considering encapsulated organisms as part of the differential diagnosis for severe skin and soft tissue infections in this patient population.
The Incidence of Long-Term Adrenal Insufficiency Following Unilateral Adrenalectomy is Low: Case Series and Review of Literature
Authors: Raman Jay D. , Gogoj Augustyna , Saunders Brian D. , J.Canter Daniel , Raman Jay D. , B. Walker Jeffrey , Loloi Justin , Lehman Kathleen
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Acquired adrenal insufficiency is a known risk of unilateral adrenalectomy. However, the
rates of early and prolonged adrenal insufficiency following unilateral adrenalectomy are not well defined
in the literature.
Patients and Methods: We reviewed a case series of 184 consecutive patients to determine the likelihood
of steroid supplementation at 30 days and 1 year following adrenalectomy. 109 lesions were non-functional
and 75 (41%) demonstrated functionality, including 33 pheochromocytomas, 20 cortisol-producing
adenomas, 19 aldosteronomas, and 3 cases of cortisol-secreting hyperplasia. No patients with a nonfunctional lesion, pheochromocytoma, or aldosteronoma required steroid supplementation following
surgery. Eleven of 23 patients (48%) with primary adrenal Cushing syndrome required cortisol
supplementation at 30 days, and only 1 patient (4%) necessitated supplementation one year following
surgery.
Discussion: Approximately 50% of patients with cortisol-producing lesions in the adrenal gland will require
supplementation 30-days following surgery. Only 4% will require persistent exogenous steroids at 1-year.
Conversely, less than 1% of patients with different types of functional or non-functional tumors required
supplementation after surgery.
Conclusion: The incidence of adrenal insufficiency following unilateral adrenalectomy is low. A large
majority of patients requiring steroid supplementation 30 days following surgery are able to wean off this
requirement by 1 year. With this information, we can better counsel our patients and set clearer expectations
for the potential need of cortisol supplementation following adrenalectomy
Management of Phosgene-Induced Acute Lung Injury (ALI) by Personalized Protective PEEP-ECMO: What Can We Learn from Animal Bioassays?
Authors: Yang Chunli , Yang Chunli , Xiaogang Yang , He Zhaohui
Published: December 2019

Background: Phosgene (carbonyl dichloride) gas is an indispensable chemical intermediate used in
numerous industrial processes. Acute lung injury (ALI) caused by accidental inhalation exposure to
phosgene is characterized pulmonary edema being phenotypically manifested after an asymptomatic or
more precisely phrased “clinical occult” period. Opposite to common clinical practice, protective treatment
should be given preference to curative treatment. Treatment initiated already during the asymptomatic phase
shortly after exposure requires prognostic endpoints preceding the lung edema for triage and re-triage.
Treatment strategies need to be personalized and exposure-dose related. The objective of this post-hoc
analysis of published data is to assess prognostic value of ventilation dead-space (Vd/Vt) and extravascular
lung water index (EVLWI) to guide treatment by protective PEEP supplemented by venovenous (vv)
ECMO.
Methods: This paper aims to compare the overarching published framework from systematic toxicological
research of phosgene in animal bioassays with the clinical evidence from four accidentally phosgenepoisoned workers admitted to hospital with life-threatening lung edema. Treatment focused on a
combination of protective PEEP and ECMO to reverse phosgene-induced deterioration in lung mechanics
by personalized mechanical ventilation. Endpoints selected for titration PEEP focused on endpoints
indicative of decoupling cardiopulmonary and vascular functions. To better understand any cardiogenic and
vascular disturbances, titration endpoints included calculated ventilation dead-space (Vd/Vt), measured
extravascular lung water index (EVLWI), arterial blood gases and acid-base status, systemic vascular
resistance index (SVRI), and cardiac index (CI). EVLWI and APACHE II criteria guided the course of
treatment in adjusting plateau pressure (Pplat), positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), and driving
pressure (ΔP).
Results: Remarkable equivalence of human data and those from controlled inhalation studies with phosgene
on rats and dogs was found. The endpoint of choice guiding PEEP ventilation and implementation of ECMO
was EVLWI. This maker of lung edema precisely reflects the increased wet lung weights in animals.
Conclusions: ECMO-supplemented PEEP not only mitigates hypoxemia at conditions of severe
ARDS and it also provides a means to reduce driving and plateau pressures minimizing ventilatorassociated lung injury.
Varying the Color of Mammography Display Improves the Detectability of Microcalcifications
Authors: Ogura Akio , Ogura Akio , Maeda Fumie , Watanabe Haruyuki , Hayashi Norio , Negishi Toru
Published: December 2019

Purpose: This study assessed whether varying the color of the display improves the detectability of
microcalcifications on mammography.
Materials and Methods: The American College of Radiology (ACR) 156 mammographic phantom was
imaged under three different conditions. Ten observers evaluated the depiction of 30 phantom
microcalcifications presented in six color-scales: red, green, yellow, blue, and cyan. Differences in the
detectability of macrocalcifications and eye and psychological fatigue among the different color scales were
assessed.
Results: Yellow-scale images improved the detectability of microcalcifications to a significantly greater
extent than did the other colors: relative to blue and red, P < 0.01; relative to gray, green, and cyan, P <
0.05. The cyan display induced the least eye fatigue. While no difference in eye fatigue induced by the
yellow and gray displays was found, displays of these colors were associated with significantly less eye
fatigue than the green-scale (P < 0.01), red-scale, and blue-scale displays (P < 0.001).
Conclusion: The detectability of microcalcifications on mammography can be improved by changing the
color scale in which mammograms are visualized from gray to yellow.
PENERAPAN ALAT PERAGA PIPA LOGIKA PADA MATERI LOGIKA MATEMATIKA DI KELAS X
Authors: Widyaningrum Indah , W. Widiawati
Published: January 2020

The aims of this study to determine student  learning outcomes in mathematical logic material after the application of logic pipe props. This research was conducted in class X.3 of SMA Muhammadiyah Pagaralam. The research method used was the experimental method with the category of one group pretest posttest design. Data collection techniques used in this study was documentation, observation, interviews, and tests. From the results of the study it can be seen that student learning outcomes in mathematical logic material using logical pipe props can be said good. This can be seen during the learning process through observation and the Student Worksheet  that is done by students. In these learning activities, students in the group are active in completing the Student Worksheet  and students look skilled in using the logic pipe props, so students can find out for themselves the concepts of conjunction, disjunction, implications and implications. In addition, student learning outcomes that can be seen from the post test results are classified as having a high average where the average post test score of students is 83.00. From the average score obtained by students and the activeness of students in the learning process, it can be concluded that the logical pipe props are well used in learning mathematical logic material.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MISSOURI MATHEMATICS PROJECT TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF MATEMATIKA SISWA
Authors: Tinda Eka Maria , Wahyuni Reny , Mandasari Novianti
Published: January 2020

This reseacrh aims to determine the effect of the Missouri Mathematics Project learning model on the ability to think cretaively in mathematics in class VIII junior high school students in the estuary of students in the estuary of 2018/2019 academic year two-variable linearequation system (SPLDV). Jenis type of research used is true experimental design in the form of Pre-test and Post-test design. The population used was all students of class VIII of  Muara Beliti state junior high school, consistingof 295 students and as a sample was class VIII.6 with 30 students as dick classes and VIII.8 with 31 students as experimental classes. The data collection was carried out using a test technique in the form of four essay questions with a maximum score of 20. Based on the resultd of the analysis and discussion, it can be concluded that the students creative mathematical thinking ability were obtained  then  is rejected and is accepted, it means that the average score of students cerative thinking ability using the Missouri Mathematics Project learning model is more than the average score of students creative thinking ability using conventional learning, namely in the experimental class at 12.97 and in the control class at 5.47.
SOSIALISASI STRECHING DINAMIS BOLA BASKET BERSAMA PERSATUAN BOLA BASKET SELURUH INDONESIA KABUPATEN BANGKALAN DI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI KERATON 3
Authors: Handayani Heni Yuli
Published: January 2020

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini merupakan kegiatan sosialisasi bekerjasama dengan PERBASI Kabupaten Bangkalan yang diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam peningkatan kualitas proses pembelajaran khususnya dalam mata pelajaran olahraga. Dengan adanya sosialisasi streching dinamis dalam permainan bola basket di rasa tepat sebagai hal yang bermanfaat dan memberikan kontribusi kepada sekolah mitra khususnya SD Negeri Keraton 3 Bangkalan. Adapun hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah adanya peningkatan pemahaman baru yang berorientasi kepada pemahaman tentang pelaksanaan pemanasan (streching) dinamis pada siswa sekolah dasar sebelum melakukan olahraga, peningkatan kemampuan siswa dalam permainan kecil bola basket yaitu line tiggy, Dribble Knockout, Team Dribble Relays (Speed Dribble & Ball Handling), 4 Pass to Score, Bull in the ring. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa sosialisasi streching dinamis dalam permainan bola basket bagi siswa SD dinilai baik dan efektif, dan respon siswa selama mengikuti kegiatan memberikan respon yang positif.