bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determinants of interest free financial products in Ethiopian banking industry
Authors: Kebede Debebe Alemu
Published: November 2020

This study is undertaken to identify the determinants of the use and adoption of Interest free financial products in Ethiopian banking industry with specific reference to commercial banks. To achieve the aim of the study the primary data was collected from managers of some selected commercial banks through un-structured interview as well as from customers by using convenience method through standard questionnaires. While, secondary data was collected from documents of banks and Journals to triangulate with response obtained from primary data sources. The collected data was analyzed in descriptive and inferential analysis. The findings depicted as the Economic factors like unemployment and saving habits affecting the adoption of Interest free financial products and services by banks. Further, the obsoleting of technological environment, Inflexibility of government policies, Educational background of the customers and diverse cultures of the societies are the other factors that affecting adoption of financial products.  In addition, the Interest free financial products and services are not properly used by the customers as the result of their low level of awareness, the perceived relative advantage, perceived compatibility and perceived complexity and perceived trust of existing banking system. Based on the result it is recommended as the banks should properly adopt the Interest free financial products and services with taking into account of the external factors. Further, the banks should participate on aggressive promotion to aware the customers about their Interest free products and services, the government should formulate policies and regulations that minimizing bureaucracy of adopting technology by banks
Development on the leading small and medium-sized industry (SMI): food industry in Jambi Province
Authors: Yuvanda Sesraria , R. M. Rachmad , Zamzami Zamzami , Safri M.
Published: November 2020

The objectives of this research are: 1). to analyze the factors which determine the production of leading small-medium food industry, 2). to analyze the effect of leading small-medium food industry production towards community income. The analysis models used are simultaneous equation model (ESM) and simple regression. The research results show that the determining factors on the production of leading small-medium food industry are investment, production capacity, labor, sales, and the utilization of technology simultaneously. However, individually, the sales have significant influence on the production of leading small-medium food industry in which determined by promotion and market share. In addition, the influence of leading small-medium food industry is very significant on community income with a contribution of 59.54%. The amount of public income in the leading small-medium food industry is IDR 1.5 million for a single production period of 1.5 months or approximately IDR 1 million per month.
The relationship between of international migration, income per capita and unemployment rate in Indonesia
Authors: Komariyah Siti , Sutantio R. Alamsyah
Published: November 2020

International migration has become an interesting issue in recent decades as globalization has become increasingly widespread as a form of openness in the world economy. This economic openness also results in changes in life socially, economically and culturally more dynamically. One of the dynamics of socio-economic conditions is shown by the increasingly flexible and dynamic international migration that occurs in several countries. Some underlying factors include conditions of income and unemployment. This study aims to analyse the response of migration when there is dynamics in per capita income as a proxy for welfare and unemployment as a proxy for employment conditions. VAR analysis is a method to see these responses through the IRF. The results of the analysis showed a significant response from migration as a result of the shock that occurred in both variables and with OLS estimation, both of these variables have a significant impact on influencing Indonesia's international migration flow. These is a signal that the main factor causing international migration is dominant due to the dynamics of income and labour market conditions (unemployment) in Indonesia. Although in other cases, migration also has a positive impact on some parties such as increasing income per capita for migrants, reducing unemployment and increasing the country's foreign exchange, but this condition also needs proper supervision and management. This must also be considered from various other aspects such as demographic conditions related to the age structure of the population and availability of employment to create a balance in the labour market
THE USE OF PICTURE AND PICTURE TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING STUDENT WRITING SKILL
Authors: Sarifah Nurhajah Tia , Apsari Yanuarti
Published: November 2020

This study is aimed to know whether picture and picture technique can improve students’ writing skill. The method used was quantitative research with one group pre-test and post-test research design. The population was the 11th grade students at SMK Tunas Bangsa. The sample was one class of mechanical engineering major and consisted of 35 students.The result showed that null hypothesis of this study was rejected. It is proved by the data from T-test that shows the Sig. 2 tailed is 0.000. This value is less than 0.05. Null hypothesis, therefore, was rejected. This means that picture and picture could improve students’ writing skill. Keywords:  Picture And Picture, Writing, Descriptive Text
AN ANALYSIS OF DEICTIC EXPRESSION IN THE ARTICLE SELECTED FROM DETIKNEWS ABOUT KRAKATOA’S MOUNT DISASTER 2018
Authors: Yulistiani Desty , Parmawati Aseptiana
Published: November 2020

This research reports the findings of an investment study deixis in an article selected from DetikNews. The aims of this research was to determine the deictic expression contained in the selected article. The methodology used by the researchers is descriptive qualitative and uses content analysis to analyze deictic expressions in the article. These findings of research indicate are three types of deictic expressions found in articles selected from DetikNews, there are personal deixsis, spatial deixis and temporal deixis. Based on the results of the research, it can be found that knowing the deictic expression in the selected article, this will help all those who read the article, will have a better understanding and the points of the article will reach the audience. Keywords: Deixis , DetikNews
Planning and controlling of intellectual capital: The role of beyond budgeting
Authors: Rodrigs Marcus , Kamil Mushtaq
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study is to explore whether the adoption of Beyond Budgeting (BB) as a management accounting practice (MAP) contributes to developing intellectual capital (IC) and creating value in Iraqi companies. This requires an understanding of the views of the Iraqi managers about the nature of the information provided by this practice, which may be used to determine whether this information is relevant in the management of IC in the context of Iraq. This research aims also to explore the challenges of the adoption of the BB in planning and controlling IC in Iraq. The study adopts a qualitative approach and an interpretive paradigm. It also adopts a semi-structured interview method of collecting data from executive managers and management accountants of 20 companies in the four major economic sectors in Iraq. Of the sampled participants, 90% support the adoption of the philosophy of BB for planning and controlling of IC in their organisations. In addition, they confirm that the BB philosophy is based on new techniques that can eliminate the disadvantages of traditional budgeting. This study examines the contribution of the SM in supporting, establishing, and developing IC that is lacking in the literature. This study also examines the main problem that has not been studied in the Iraqi economy, which is whether the management and development IC will create new sources of value in Iraq instead of its dependence on oil as the main source of value for the country.
Director elections: An analysis of shareholder response to directors’ reputation and expertise
Authors: Berthelot Sylvie , Coulmont Michel
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study is to determine whether shareholders take directors’ independence, gender, expertise, and reputation into account when voting in directors’ elections. To this end, we regressed several explanatory variables representing these characteristics on the percentage of “in favour” votes cast during annual elections in 2017 for each director, based on a sample of 60 Canadian firms. Among these explanatory variables, we used two measures of their reputation, one measure of their level of education, several measures of their area of expertise, and one measure of their independence. Their reputation was assessed based on their inclusion in the Canadian Who’s Who directory and their membership on another board of directors of a Canadian public company. The other explanatory variables were collected from official company documents, especially the proxy circulars available on the Canadian Securities Administrators website. The accounting and financial variables were drawn from the Research Insights database. The results of the regression analysis indicate that although shareholders do not seem to consider directors’ reputation and expertise when casting their vote, they do take their independence and gender into account
Economic Efficiency of Table Grape Production in Waterberg and Sekhukhune Districts, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors: Maponya Naume , Oluwatayo Isaac
Published: November 2020

Table grape production plays an important role in the economy of many countries in Africa. It serves as a source of income for the people who are engaged in its production and being one of the enterprises that is labour-intensive, thereby providing employment for more people. The main purpose of this study was to analyse the economic efficiency of table grape production in Waterberg and Sekhukhune Districts of Limpopo province, South Africa. The study used primary data collected through administration of structured questionnaires on a sample of 12 farmers by employing a snowball sampling method. Analytical tools employed include descriptive statistics (such as tables and frequencies), Stochastic Frontier Model and Technical Inefficiency Model. Results from data analysis revealed that in terms of efficiency, farming experience (p<0.01), educational level (p<0.05), household size (p<0.10) and age of farmer (p<0.10) were associated with increased efficiency indicating that these factors play important roles in ensuring that resources used in the production of table grapes enhanced productivity and were not wasted. Also, technical efficiency among farmers was found to range from 0.8 to 1, with a mean of 0.89, thus implying a major possibility for improvement in production. However, the allocative efficiency was found to range from 0.47 to 1, with a mean of 0.68. This indicates that some farmers were finding it difficult to allocate their resources efficiently. Again, economic efficiency ranges from 0.56 to 1, with a mean of 0.73, an indication that most of the farmers were economically efficient. Meanwhile, some of the constraints faced by these farmers include high electricity bills and labour costs, water shortages as well as instability around land policy. The study therefore recommends capacity building of farmers through education and other skill enhancement programmes. Also, provision of incentives to encourage youth participation in farming through internship programmes is very important to increase farm productivity.
Evaluación de la licenciatura en Medicina del CUALTOS desde el modelo GRANA
Authors: Vallín González Donato , Luna Soto Alfredo , Bernabe Ramos Francisco , Guzmán Flores Benjamín , Pelayo López Jorge Arturo
Published: November 2020

El artículo se sustenta en una evaluación académico-administrativa de la licenciatura en Medicina del Centro Universitario de Los Altos (CUALTOS), de la Universidad de Guadalajara, localizado en la ciudad de Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, México. El modelo utilizado se denomina GRANA, y su metodología se basa en un sistema decimal de evaluación cualitativa y cuantitativa compuesto por 10 rubros o dimensiones, 100 ítems y 1000 indicadores cualitativos. Uno de los 10 rubros se denomina Impacto social de la formación, es decir, la pertinencia y la calidad con la que se forman los estudiantes de esta según la región circunvecina. En tres momentos se realizó la indagación: evaluación interna, evaluación externa y constatación de evidencias. Como medio para la integración de los procesos se empleó la plataforma informática Sievas, la cual sirve como facilitadora de todo el proceso y permite la interacción entre evaluadores. Las herramientas que esta tiene para agilizar la evaluación son las siguientes: significados, contextos, referencias bibliográficas, glosario, escala decimal para calificar niveles de calidad, campos para integrar las fortalezas, las debilidades, el plan de mejora permanente y formatos para integrar las estadísticas en retrospectiva y prospectiva. El sistema de evaluación facilita la disponibilidad informática para incorporar documentos probatorios y sitios web que ayudan al proceso de evaluación. También cuenta con gráficos que se construyen automáticamente conforme se incorpora la evaluación a la plataforma. La evaluación interna fue realizada por un comité del CUALTOS compuesto por tres profesores, dos directivos y un estudiante; además se vincularon a este proceso egresados y empleadores asociados a la licenciatura. Los evaluadores externos participantes fueron de Venezuela, Brasil y España, con especialidad en la disciplina evaluada y con experiencia en procesos de evaluación en el ámbito de la disciplina.
Clinical Study of Mastoid Abscess - Our Experience
Authors: Begh Raies Ahmad , Saraf Aditiya
Published: November 2020

Aims and Objectives: To study various aetiologies of mastoid abscess. Material and methods: The present study was conducted in Department of ENT, SMGS Hospital, GMC Jammu from August 2017 to June 2019.A total of 20 patients of chronic otitis media with mastoid abscess were included in the study and were planned for mastoidectomy. In all patients, abscess drainage followed by modified radical mastoidectomy via post-aural approach was done in the same sitting. In all patients, the contents of abscess were sent for histo-pathological, microscopic examination and culture study. Results: Histopathological and microscopic examination of contents of abscess revealed bacterial aetiology (Staphylococcal aureus, Klebseilla pneumoniae) in 11 patients, cholesteatoma in 7 patients and tuberculosis in 2 patients. Conclusion: Mastoid abscess is an important complication of otitis media, requiring prompt diagnosis and intervention.
Salivary Interleukin-6 Levels among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) Patients with and Without Chronic Periodontitis - A Comparitive Study
Authors: Varghese Dr. Arun , Christy Dr. A. Julie , Pratheeba Dr. B. , Saraswathy Dr. P. , Ravi Dr. Sumathy
Published: November 2020

Background: Periodontitis is associates with various systemic disease one of which is PCOS. PCOS is a genetically complex endocrinopathy of uncertain etiology affecting women of reproductive age group which results in most common cause of anovulatory infertility, menstrual dysfunction and hirsutism. PCOS have close association with cardiometabolic risk profile, insulin resistance (IR), hyperinsulinemia, central obesity, dyslipidemia and increase prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. The common pathway is the chronic low grade inflammation which is constituted by proinflammatory cytokine IL-6. Aim: To compare salivary IL-6 levels among patients with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients with chronic periodontitis and without Chronic Periodontitis. Materials and Methods: Newly diagnosed PCOS patients were selected for the study and the periodontal Parameters were recorded. Group A consist of 42 patients of PCOS with Periodontitis & Group B consist of 42 patients of PCOS without Periodontitis. Salivary levels of IL-6 was compared between the two groups, and was assessed by Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA) kit (Bioassay). Results: BOP in group A was 1.40 ± 0.40 and in group B it was 0.91.± 0.18,PPD in group A was 4.23 ± 0.134 and in group B it was 1.30 ± 0.06, CAL in group A was 4.87 ± 0.124 and in group B was 1.30 ± 0.06, CAL in group A was 4.87 ± 0.124 and in group B was 1.30 ± 0.06. The values were statistically significant (p= <.001). IL-6 level in group A is 102.59 ± 18.2 and in group B it was 51.3 ± 25.3. Which implies there is an increase salivary IL-6 level in group A (PCOS with Periodontitis) than group B (PCOS without Periodontitis). Conclusion: Salivary IL-6 levels shows a double fold increase in Group A (PCOS with Periodontitis) than in group B ( PCOS without Periodontitis).
İstanbul Üniversitesi - Cerrahpaşa Orman Fakültesi Kampüs Florası Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: TANFER Merve , YENER Ş. Doğanay
Published: November 2020

Nüfus ve yapılaşmanın kontrolsüz artışıyla kentsel yeşil alanların yanı sıra bilimsel amaçlı olarak da hizmet veren arboretumların, botanik bahçelerinin, üniversite kampüs alanlarının da sahip oldukları doğal varlık çeşitliliği kentsel ekosistemin önemli bir parçası haline gelmiştir. Ekolojik eğitim, genel eğitimin ayrılmaz bir parçasıdır. Özellikle ekolojik temelli meslek disiplinlerinin eğitim aldığı kurumlarda biyolojik çeşitliliğin zenginliği daha ön plana çıkmaktadır. Bitkilerin tanınması, özelliklerinin ve ekolojik isteklerinin bilinmesi, bu meslek disiplinlerinin uygulama sürecinde etkin kullanım, yenilikçi, sürdürülebilir çalışmalar ortaya çıkarılabilmeleri için de önemlidir. Bu çalışmada, İstanbul Üniversitesi – Cerrahpaşa Orman Fakültesi kampüs alanının doğal ve egzotik bitki taksonlarının tespit edilmesi ve elde edilen verilerin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Yapılan literatür, arazi ve büro çalışmaları sonucunda kampüs alanında tespit edilen otsu ve odunsu bitki taksonları teşhis edilerek kayıt altına alınmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda 101 familya, 282 cinse ait 494 takson tespit edilmiştir. Kampüs alanı içerisindeki doğal bitki varlığı, yakın çevresi Belgrad Ormanı’nda gerçekleştirilen flora araştırmalarıyla karşılaştırılmıştır. Alanın familya düzeyinde %69, cins düzeyinde %52, takson düzeyinde %32 oranında Belgrad Ormanı’na benzerlik gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, alandaki egzotik odunsu bitki çeşitliliğini değerlendirmek için İstanbul’da peyzaj düzenlemelerinde kullanılan egzotik odunsu bitki taksonlarıyla karşılaştırma yapılmıştır. Bu karşılaştırma sonucunda takson düzeyinde İstanbul’da peyzaj düzenlemelerinde kullanılan odunsu bitki taksonlarının %38’inin, familya düzeyinde ise %78’inin kampüs sınırları içerisinde görülebileceği tespit edilmiştir.
The Effect of Country‐of‐Origin Image on Purchase Intention. The Mediating Role of Perceived Quality and Perceived Price
Authors: Merabet Amina
Published: November 2020

This study aims to evaluate the impact of Country-of-origin image on purchase intention through two mediating variables (perceived quality and perceived price).

After a short literature review, an empirical study was conducted among 120 participants. Results indicate that the country-of-origin Image has a positive impact on perceived quality and perceived price. They also highlight the mediating role of perceived price in the relationship between Country‐of‐origin image and purchase intention.
The Effect of Nanoparticles in Single Lap Joints Studied by Numerical Analyses
Authors: Charitidis Panagiotis J.
Published: November 2020

The present study concerns with the finite element investigation of balanced aluminium single lap joints subjected to tensile loading. Epoxy adhesives were used for bonding having different nanoparticles rate in the epoxy resin (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and to 2 wt. %, respectively). Two-dimensional (2D) finite element analysis has been employed to determine the peeling stress, von Mises stress, and the shear strain distribution across the midplane of the joints. The results mainly prove that the nanoparticles rate in the adhesive material directly affects the joint tensile strength. Nanocomposite adhesives present a higher failure load than that of neat adhesives. Furthermore, nanocomposite adhesive with 0.5 wt. % of nanoparticles generated strengths (shear and peeling strengths) more than neat adhesives, after which decreased by further addition of the nanoparticles.
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptability Among Pregnant Women at a Primary Health Care Facility in Durban, South Africa
Authors: Hoque A. M. , Buckus S. , Hoque M. , Hoque M. E. , Van Hal G.
Published: November 2020

A vaccine represents the most promising strategy for combatting the COVID-19 pandemic through primary prevention. No study has been reported on the acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa (SA) and in the region. The objective of this study was to determine the acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant women. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted at the Kwadabeka Community Health Center (KCHC), Durban. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the factors for vaccine acceptability among pregnant women. About two-thirds of pregnant women (63.3%) may accept COVID-19 vaccination once it becomes available in SA. Participants who were <22 years of age were 72% less likely (OR=0.28, CI: 0.13 -0.62) to accept the vaccine, compared to those who were >39 years old. Women with 0-1 parity were 4.3 times more likely (OR=4.3, CI: 1.98-9.48) to accept the vaccine than those with four or more parity. Single pregnant women were less likely (OR=0.23, CI: 0.10- 0.51) to accept the vaccine than those living with their partners. Employed pregnant women had four times more chances of accepting the vaccine (OR= 4.2, CI: 2.28-7.75) than unemployed pregnant women. It was also found that having a positive attitude towards vaccination increased the chance of accepting the vaccine by four times (OR=4.05, CI: 1.89-8.69). Our study found a 63.3% acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine, but there were noticeable demographic, knowledge, attitude and practice disparities observed in vaccine acceptance among pregnant women. Before a COVID-19 vaccine is introduced to SA, public health officials and policymakers must prioritize effective COVID-19 vaccine-acceptance messages and mass education for all South Africans, especially for the most vulnerable.
Impact of Social Media on Academic Performance
Authors: Jamil Manahil , Ain Qurat ul , Batool Salma , Saadat Sidra , Malik Shaista , Arshad Moniba , Nagra Ramisha Naseer , Haider Maryam , Shameem Rabia , Latif Bushra
Published: November 2020

Social media is a mode of communication, influencing nearly every field of life. Researchers have found that the use of social media can be addictive, which may cause significant impairment in various aspects of an individual’s life. This study has been designed to investigate the impact of Social Networking on students’ academic performance in Islamabad and Rawalpindi (Pakistan). This Cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2019 to February 2020. 385 students of age 15 to 25 years, enrolled in different educational institutes of twin cities were included in the study. Data was collected using self-designed Questionnaire. Analysis of data was performed using SPSS V.21. Total of 348 participants were included from different educational institutes of Rawalpindi and Islamabad city. Studies show that among youth, teen age group was more addicted to social networking and maximum participants were using social media for more than 3 years for just recreation or relaxation purpose. Though the results do not show statistical significance (Social Network Usage per 24 hours* Negative Effect of social networking on study timings p-value 0.061) but being close to the statistically significant figure, shows that somehow the fact that spending more time on social network has overall negative effect on academic’s outcome. We cross tabulated, duration since using social network with social network usage/24 hours and found statistically significant association between it (i.e. p- value= 0.000) which shows that those who were using social media for longer duration are actually using it for no specific reason or fruitful purpose. Most of the subjects under study were females in both age groups. More time spent on social media in 24 hours affects the study timings negatively thus affecting the study outcome and academic results.
PENGARUH JOB EMBEDDEDNESS TERHADAP JOB PERFORMANCE YANG DIMEDIASI OLEH ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR
Authors: Lutfi Akhfan Musthofa , Wahyuni Purbudi , Mardiana Tri
Published: November 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji pengaruh job embeddedness terhadap job performance dan pengaruh job embeddedness terhadap job performance yang dimediasi oleh organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) pada prajurit Denzibang 2/IV Diponegoro Yogyakarta. Fenomena yang menjadi fokus utama dalam penelitian ini adalah kurangnya jumlah prajurit Denzibang 2/IV Diponegoro Yogyakarta sejumlah 10 prajurit yang berstatus bintara. Metode pengolahan data dan analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 49 prajurit. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik sensus yang menjadikan seluruh prajurit yang berjumlah 49 prajurit sebagai sampel. Teknik analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Partial Least Square (PLS) dengan loading factor dan AVE > 0,5, composite reliability dan cronbach’s alpha > 0,7, membandingkan nilai cross loading dengan nilai cross loading pada variabel yang dipengaruhi, dan original sample dalam menentukan arah hubungan serta p values < 0,5 dalam menentukan signifikansi. Pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan observasi, kuesioner, dan wawancara. Hasil analisis dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: 1) job embeddedness berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap job performance (original sample = 0,537 dan p values = 0,000), 2) job embeddedness berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap job performance yang dimediasi oleh organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) (original sample = 0,277 dan p values = 0,010).
PENGARUH TOURISM AMBASSADOR DAN RELIABILITY TERHADAP MINAT BERKUNJUNG DI OBJEK WISATA MUSEUM DELI SERDANG
Authors: Ulya Sabrimiralda -
Published: November 2020

Abstrak                Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tourism ambassador dan reliability terhadap minat berkunjung di objek wisata Museum Deli Serdang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik Simple random sampling, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 370 orang yang pernah berkunjung di Museum Deli Serdang. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner yang pengukurannya dengan skala interval dan diolah secara statistik menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda dan pengujian hipotesis dengan uji F, uji t dan koefisien determinasi yang sebelumnya data telah diuji menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas dan uji asumsi klasik. Pengolahan data menggunakan program SPSS 21.0 for windows.                Secara parsial tourism ambassador dan reliability berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat berkunjung pada Museum Deli Serdang. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel tourism ambassador dan reliability secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap minat berkunjung. Hal ini terlihat dari nilai Fhitung > Ftabel (394,043 > 3,02) dan nilai signifikannya 0,000 < 0,05. Uji koefisien determinasi menunjukkan nilai sebesar 0,682 yang berarti bahwa tourism ambassador dan reliability berpengaruh terhadap minat berkunjung sebesar 68,2% sedangkan sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain. Kata Kunci: tourism ambassador, reliability, minat berkunjung. AbstractThis study aims to determine the effect of tourism ambassador and reliability on visiting interests in the Deli Serdang Museum attraction. This study uses quantitative methods with sampling techniques using simple random sampling technique, with a total sample of 370 people who have visited the Deli Serdang Museum. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out by distributing questionnaires whose measurement with interval scale and processed statistically using multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing with the F test, t test and coefficient of determination before the data had been tested using validity test, reliability test and test classical assumption. Data processing using SPSS 21.0 for Windows.Partially tourism ambassador and reliability have a positive and significant effect on the interest of visiting the Deli Serdang Museum. Based on the results of the study showed that the tourism ambassador and reliability variables simultaneously affect the interest in visiting. This can be seen from the value of Fcount > Ftable (394,043 > 3.02) and the significant value is 0,000 < 0.05. The coefficient of determination test shows a value of 0.682 which means that tourism ambassador and reliability affect the interest in visiting by 68.2% while the rest is influenced by other variables. Keywords: tourism ambassador, reliability, interest in visiting.
PENDEKATAN KEPEMIMPINAN LINTAS BUDAYA DAN ANTAR NEGARA DI ASIA DAN BARAT
Authors: PERDANA REGY CITRA , YULIANA ANA , HARTAWAN DEDI
Published: November 2020

Abstract  This study aims to determine cross-cultural leadership between countries in Asia and in western countries, this is because leaders have subordinates consisting of different cultures, ethnicities, social status, and citizenship. Culture, values, norms, and ethics have an influence on the attitude of a leader in behavior. Although there are many differences in culture, attitudes, and language used in behaving as a leader, many studies have shown similarities in leadership between western countries and countries in Asia. These similarities are shown in the same perception about leadership. The many differences are influenced by culture, so in cross-cultural leadership needed leaders who have competence. Keywords: Leadership, Across Culture, Asian and Western Countries
MODEL PERILAKU NASABAH PADA BANK PEMBIAYAAN RAKYAT SYARI’AH (BPRS) DI MEDAN
Authors: Effendi Ihsan , Miftahuddin Miftahuddin , Musika Mitra , Lestari Indawati
Published: November 2020

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk merumuskan model yang tepat untuk nasabah tabungan di Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah (BPRS) di Sumatera Utara sehingga dapat menjadi model bagi Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah (BPRS) di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan variabel sistem syariah, promosi memberikan daya tarik dalam pembentukan niat untuk membuka rekening tabungan di BPRS. Namun layanan tidak mempengaruhi pembentukan niat untuk menjadi pelanggan. Studi ini juga menegaskan bahwa Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) dapat digunakan dalam riset konsumen tentang BPRS.
Dystrofia śródbłonkowa Fuchsa – aktualne poglądy na patofizjologię i leczenie choroby
Authors: Micińska Anna , Nowińska Anna , Sendecki Adam , Wylęgała Edward
Published: November 2020

Dystrofia śródbłonkowa rogówki Fuchsa (FECD) jest obustronną, postępującą chorobą dotyczącą komórek śródbłonka rogówki. Powoduje stopniową utratę komórek śródbłonka, doprowadzając do obrzęku istoty właściwej i nabłonka rogówki, a w konsekwencji do pogorszenia jakości widzenia, ostrości wzroku i dolegliwości bólowych oczu. Dystrofia została po raz pierwszy opisana i udokumentowana ponad 100 lat temu, w 1910 r., przez wiedeńskiego okulistę Ernsta Fuchsa na przykładzie 13 pacjentów z obustronnym centralnym zmętnieniem rogówki. Od tego czasu nastąpił daleko idący postęp w zakresie znajomości patogenezy, czynników etiologicznych wywołujących chorobę oraz rozwój metod diagnostycznych i terapeutycznych. Wciąż jednak pozostaje wiele pytań, na które dotychczas nie udzielono jednoznacznej odpowiedzi, zwłaszcza w zakresie uwarunkowań genetycznych i molekularnych patomechanizmów FECD. Celem artykułu poglądowego jest przedstawienie i omówienie klinicznych, genetycznych, patofizjologicznych, diagnostycznych i terapeutycznych aspektów dystrofii Fuchsa. Artykuł koncentruje się również na innowacyjnych metodach diagnostyki obrazowej, w tym na optycznej koherentnej tomografii wysokiej rozdzielczości. Przedstawiono także metody leczenia chirurgicznego oraz nowe, małoinwazyjne techniki, takie jak DWEK – technika descemetoreksji bez wykonywania następczego przeszczepienia czy leczenie z wykorzystaniem inhibitora kinazy Rho (ROCK).
Therapy of congenital glaucoma
Authors: Grehn Franz , Hoffmann Esther
Published: November 2020

The primary therapy of all forms of primary and secondary congenital glaucoma is surgical. In the last few decades, the options for customized surgical approach to different types of childhood glaucoma have significantly developed. In particular, circumferential trabeculotomy has shown some superiority over conventional trabeculotomy and is now also used to treat secondary congenital glaucoma. Goniotomy is still a valid alternative. Tube implants in childhood glaucoma still need improvements.
Inatividade física em populações indígenas residentes em zona urbana na América do Sul
Authors: Radicchi Marcelo Rocha , Lima Thiago Ferreira de
Published: November 2020

Embora a inatividade física esteja relacionada ao risco aumentado de doenças crônicas não-transmissíveis, existe pouca pesquisa publicada sobre a saúde de populações indígenas em área urbana nos países da América do Sul. O presente estudo conduziu revisão sistemática da literatura investigando a inatividade física em populações indígenas residindo em área urbana na América do Sul, identificando as prevalências encontradas, o instrumento utilizado para mensuração e o país de publicação. Realizou-se busca nas bases de dados Medline, Embase, ERIC, PsycInfo, Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo, teses e dissertações considerando descritores definidos. Considerou-se como critérios de inclusão: ser estudo com dados populacionais primários ou secundários, com populações indígenas residindo em área urbana em país da América do Sul, publicados entre os anos de 2008 a 2018. Ao final, 5 registros foram analisados na íntegra e tratavam de populações indígenas no Brasil, com prevalências de inatividade física variando de 28,8% a 64,5% da população, coletadas por meio de questionários variados. Em 3 estudos a inatividade física mensurada foi maior que a registrada para a população não-indígena urbana no Brasil no ano de 2013. Constituem limitações a pouca generalização dos dados dos estudos e a diversidade dos instrumentos utilizados. A temática da inatividade física em populações indígenas em área urbana é recente e necessária a um novo conceito de saúde indígena que considere esta parcela da população. Sugere-se que futuros estudos abranjam os países do Caribe e América Central, em especial.
Palavras-chave: Exercício Físico. Povos indígenas. América do Sul.
Qué nos hace humanos
Authors: Gómez Pérez Rafael
Published: November 2020

En el presente escrito se presenta la cordialidad como el componente fundamental del origen de lo humano.
La neurobiología actual en el origen de lo humano
Authors: López Moratalla Natalia
Published: November 2020

El proceso evolutivo ha ido de lo simple a lo complejo, a lo largo del tiempo. Y siguiendo la Dinámica de los sistemas irreversibles, alejados del equilibrio. Esta dinámica es epigenética por lo que el proceso avanza hacia una mayor complejidad al aumentar la información. Cada hombre posee además de la información genética y epigenética información relacional. La singular estructura funcional de su cerebro subyace a la capacidad de liberación del encierro en los automatismos de la vida animal siempre en presente.
La aportación de la filosofía al diálogo interdisciplinar con las ciencias.
Authors: Padial Benticuaga Juan José
Published: November 2020

Se analiza en este artículo la propuesta de Francisco Rodríguez Valls para el diálogo interdisciplinar «filosofía-ciencias empíricas», como una alternativa a las propuestas metodológicas de Galileo y Schelling. Frente a la propuesta de la dualidad explicación-comprensión, que aleja las remisiones al fundamento que hacen los filósofos de los intereses científicos, se propone como contribución de la filosofía en el diálogo interdisciplinar la visión sinóptica o epagógica. Todo esto se ejemplifica con la comprensión sinóptica o epagógica del nacimiento tanto precocial como altricial del ser humano.
Sobre hominización y humanización
Authors: Sánchez-Palencia Martí Ángel
Published: November 2020

El presente texto establece las relaciones entre el libro del Prof. Rodríguez Valls y la línea de investigación que su autor viene desarrollando desde el año 2014 sobre el nacimiento de lo humano.
Calidad del agua para riego agrícola en la región del acuífero Calera en Zacatecas, México
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Programa Multidisciplinario de Posgrado en Ciencias Ambientales, San Luis Potosí, México, Carrillo-Martínez Cristina Jared , Álvarez-Fuentes Gregorio ,   Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Instituto de Investigación de Zonas Desérticas, San Luis Potosí, México, Aguilar-Benítez Gisela ,   Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Instituto de Investigación de Zonas Desérticas, San Luis Potosí, México, Can-Chulím Álvaro ,   Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Unidad Académica de Agricultura, Nayarit, México, Pinedo-Escobar José Alfonso ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Unidad Académica de Ciencias Químicas, Campus UAZ Siglo XXI, Zacatecas, México
Published: November 2020

En la región que comprende el acuífero Calera, Zacatecas, la producción intensiva del cultivo de chile (Capsicum ssp.) es de suma importancia económica, y depende totalmente del agua subterránea de un acuífero sobreexplotado en una zona cárstica y semiárida, la disponibilidad de agua se torna más limitada y la calidad del agua es de relevancia. El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar el impacto a la calidad química del agua y determinar su aptitud para uso agrícola mediante los criterios de salinidad, sodicidad y toxicidad. Durante dos ciclos consecutivos se realizó un muestreo según la norma NOM-014-SSA1-1993 a los pozos que frecuentemente se usan para irrigación de chile. De acuerdo a la profundidad resultaron cinco estratos que van de 50 a 280 m sobre el nivel estático. Para los tres criterios se determinaron los parámetros de calidad de agua, su clasificación se mostró en un diagrama de Richards y su hidrogeoquímica mediante un diagrama de Piper. Se realizó un análisis de bloques completos al azar, un análisis de componentes principales y un clúster para identificar los parámetros que inciden considerablemente en la calidad del agua. Los resultados evidenciaron que el cultivo de chile no ha impactado la calidad del agua de acuífero y que la profundidad de los pozos no influye en ésta, más bien depende de la región en donde se ubica cada pozo, procesos de recarga, geología de la región, velocidad de las corrientes subterráneas y la infiltración por la acción de fallas y fracturas geológicas.
Dinámicas socioambientales y potencialidades turístico-recreativas del humedal de La Segua (Ecuador): actitudes y percepciones de los agentes locales y visitantes
Authors:   Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, España, Rivera-Mateos Manuel , Doumet-Chilán Neme Yamil ,   Escuela Superior Politécnica Agropecuaria, Manabí, Ecuador
Published: November 2020

En este trabajo se realiza una caracterización socioambiental del humedal de La Segua (Ecuador) como punto de partida para comprender los significados, valores, actitudes y motivaciones de los agentes, comunidades locales y visitantes que intervienen en este espacio protegido declarado Sitio Ramsar, en relación con la sostenibilidad de su gestión turístico-recreativa y de los recursos naturales que le sirven de soporte. Con ello se busca establecer una serie de acciones futuras para su desarrollo y planificación de manera compatible con la recuperación de su ecosistema, actualmente con serios problemas de conservación y manejo de sus recursos territoriales, conflictos de usos del suelo y por el control del agua y crisis de algunas de sus actividades tradicionales. El análisis realizado sigue una metodología mixta cuantitativa y cualitativa, incluyendo un enfoque exploratorio y documental, utilizando encuestas estructuradas y entrevistas personales en profundidad semiestructuradas y parcialmente abiertas. Asimismo, se han utilizado fuentes primarias obtenidas del trabajo de campo, que ha contado con el apoyo de una explotación SIG para georreferenciar los cambios de uso del suelo experimentados en las dos últimas décadas. Finalmente se identifican diversos indicadores de base experimental para la toma de decisiones e implementación de medidas preventivas en materia de conservación y manejo sostenible del ecosistema del humedal y para plantear lineamientos estratégicos de gestión turístico-recreativa de base comunitaria, que permitan en su conjunto el mantenimiento de unas relaciones socioculturales y ambientales de carácter sustentable.
Ajuste de la distribución de valores extremos de dos componentes (TCEV) por medio de máxima verosimilitud
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México, Campos-Aranda Daniel Francisco
Published: November 2020

En muchas cuencas medianas y grandes de nuestro país y del mundo, su registro anual de crecientes está integrado por eventos que fueron generados por fenómenos físicamente diferentes. Por ejemplo, muchas crecientes se originan con tormentas locales y una porción pequeña es generada por lluvias ciclónicas, de amplia cobertura y duración, que generan crecientes extraordinarias. Para este tipo de registros fue propuesta la distribución TCEV (two–component extreme value) con cuatro parámetros de ajuste, la cual tiene una base teórica que permite una interpretación aproximada para dos mecanismos de generación de las crecientes y que además es capaz de reproducir la variabilidad real del coeficiente de asimetría. En este trabajo se detalla su génesis y el método de ajuste por máxima verosimilitud, según dos versiones numéricas: (1) sustitución sucesiva y (2) maximización de la función objetivo. Se procesaron seis registros de crecientes, cuya amplitud varió de 31 a 72 datos, con tres a seis valores dispersos o crecientes que se apartan de la tendencia general. Se contrastan las predicciones del modelo TCEV, ajustado con cada método numérico, contra las obtenidas con las distribuciones de aplicación establecida bajo precepto (LP3, GVE y LOG) y la Wakeby. Aceptando al error estándar de ajuste como criterio de selección, se deduce que la distribución TCEV es la mejor opción en dos de los seis registros procesados. Por último, se formulan las Conclusiones, las cuales sugieren la aplicación sistemática de la distribución TCEV con ambos métodos numéricos, en los registros que presentan dos poblaciones mezcladas.
From Euclid's Elements to the methodology of mathematics. Two ways of viewing mathematical theory
Authors: Błaszczyk Piotr
Published: November 2020

We present two sets of lessons on the history of mathematics designed for prospective teachers: (1) Euclid's Theory of Area, and (2) Euclid's Theory of Similar Figures. They aim to encourage students to think of mathematics by way of analysis of historical texts. Their historical content includes Euclid's Elements, Books I, II, and VI. The mathematical meaning of the discussed propositions is simple enough that we can focus on specific methodological questions, such as (a) what makes a set of propositions a theory, (b) what are the specific objectives of the discussed theories, (c) what are their common features.

In spite of many years' experience in teaching Euclid's geometry combined with methodological investigations, we cannot offer any empirical findings on how these lectures have affected the students' views on what a mathematical theory is. Therefore, we can only speculate on the hypothetical impact of these lectures on students.
Czy kompetencja arytmetyczna jest uwarunkowana kulturowo?
Authors: Krysztofiak Wojciech
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this essay is not to answer the question posed in the title, but to specify the ''preconditions'' for the defense of two opposing stances: mathematical culturalism and mathematical anticulturalism. The names of these stances are not present in the source literature. Introducing them to the debate on the nature of the relationship between expert mathematical knowledge and its folk counterpart is justified, because the dispute concerns i.a. the cultural status of mathematical discourse - especially due to the fact that the acceptance of one of the stances results in rejecting various models of teaching arithmetic in school, considering them incompatible with the stance taken in the dispute. The presented essay does not, however, focus on the strategies, methods, or transfer & teaching techniques concerning mathematics in public education systems.
Chinese FDI for Infrastructure Development in Africa – Assessing the Impact of Cooperation
Authors: Waqar Shujaa , Ahmed Saira , Badshah Iftikhar
Published: November 2020

Globalization today is quite effectively governed by patterns defined by China’s dominance in global trade and commerce. China has started to correspond with numerous countries in order to build economic corridors. Historically, China has a keen interest in African countries where cheap workers and plentiful resources are available. This opportunity has been favourably received by the African countries. However, it has been observed from various sources that Chinese investment in Africa has been intended for exploiting the resources and the countries in Africa.  This study aims to investigate the potential impact of unprecedented Chinese FDI on infrastructure development in selected African countries. The empirical analysis is conducted by using a panel data approach for 28 African countries spanning from 2003-15. These empirical estimations have been carried out through fixed effects technique.  The findings of the study reveal that Chinese investment has a positive impact on infrastructure development in the sample countries. Based on study findings, it is safely concluded that Chinese investment and infrastructure development move parallel in the sample countries.