bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Safety and Efficacy of Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy During Learning Curve
Authors: Thapa Bikash Bikram , Basnet Bina , Rayamajhi Bikash Bahadur , Thapa Narayan , Bhandari Bharat Bhadur
Published: July 2019

Introduction: Since its introduction in 1976, percutaneous renal stone surgery has undergone several modifications. Reduction in size of access sheath was one of them which was first reported by Jackman in 1998. The miniaturisation of access sheath in Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy surgery has significantly reduced the intervention related morbidity with similar outcome as of standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.

Methods: This is a prospective cohort study where a single surgeon without previous experience of independent PCNL surgery performed Mini PCNL under controlled condition for renal stone sized 10 to 30 mm. The outcome was measured in terms of stone free rate and postoperative complications. The association of stone free rate and drop in haemoglobin level with different preoperative and operative variables were calculated with Pearson’s correlation test and p value <0.05 was considered significant.

Results: Mini PCNL was performed in total of 63 renal units. The mean age was 37.8 ± 9.9 years with male: female ratio of 1.8:1. The average stone size was 16.8 ± 2.9 mm. The mean operative time was 55.2 ± 19.0 (30-110) minutes. The stone free rate was 98.2 ± 3.6 %. The mean drop in haemoglobin was 1.3 ± 0.8 and blood transfusion rate was 4.7%. The average hospital stay was 2.6 ± 1.3 days. The grade I complications was 15.8% and grade II and III was 7.9% each. Stone free rate was significantly associated with stone number (r = -0.47, p = 0.004). Similarly fall in haemoglobin was associated with total operative time (r = 0.49, p = 0.003). The stone size, hardness of stone (HU) and size of access sheath had no significant association with stone free rate and fall in haemoglobin.

Conclusions: Mini PCNL is as effective as standard PCNL with higher safety margin in small and medium size stone (10 to 30 mm) during learning curve of endo-urology procedure.
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Shakya Dipesh , KC Vijay
Published: July 2019

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is associated with various metabolic disorders, which leads to the progression of the disease and its complications. The aim of the study is to find out prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its association with the components and demographic variables.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among diabetes mellitus patients at a Tertiary level teaching hospital over a period of one year (April 2015 to March 2016). The study involved the use of a questionnaire to obtain information on diabetes by performing anthropometric measurements and corroborating it with respective blood samples collected for the measurement of biochemical parameters, fasting blood glucose and lipid profile. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the current guidelines, revised in 2005 by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the American Heart Association. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Version 20 was used as a tool for statistical analysis.

Results: This cross-sectional study involved 200 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 71% in the studied Nepalese population. Central obesity (77.5%) and hypertension (76.8%) were the commonest risk factors. It was followed by dyslipidemia among which 65.5% had high triglyceride level and 50.7% had low level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol. Higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome was seen in male patients with type 2 diabetes which accounted for 84 (73.3%). Three components of metabolic syndrome were seen among 70 (35%) and five components among 29 (14.5%) patients. Among the patients who were studied, the age group 45 to 54, 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 years had 14 (20%), 20 (28.6%) and 19 (27.1%) of more than three components of metabolic syndrome respectively.

Conclusions: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 71% among the patients with type 2 diabetes, where high prevalence was seen among males. In our study central obesity and hypertension along with increasing age were the most common component causing metabolic syndrome.
Clinico-pathological Profile of Late Onset Neonatal Sepsis in a Tertiary Centre of Nepal
Authors: Mishra Deepak , Chapagain Ram Hari , Bhattarai Susan , Jha Nitu Kumari , Mishra Rakesh
Published: July 2019

Background: Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Late onset sepsis (LOS) is associated with community environment or postnatal exposure to hospital environment. Its incidence is rising due to greater survival of preterm neonates and very low birth weight babies. Because of difference in local epidemiology and possible variation with time, regular monitoring and updates on pathogen and their antimicrobial sensitivity pattern is important for prevention and treatment. The objective of this study was to identify the common symptoms and signs and determine the common bacterial isolates and  antibiotic susceptibility pattern of late onset neonatal sepsis.

Methods:  This was hospital based prospective observational study conducted among the neonates admitted with diagnosis of late onset neonatal sepsis in Kanti Children’s Hospital from July 2016 to June 2017.

Results:  Poor feeding (89.6%), fever/hypothermia (47.2%), excessive/ poor cry (40.8%) and irritability/lethargy (33.6) were the common symptoms. Staphylococcus aureus and Coagulase negative staphylococcus (CONS), the most predominant organisms, were isolated in 66.7%   and 18.5% of culture positive cases respectively. Most of the isolated organisms showed sensitivity to cloxacillin (16/27), amikacin (15/27), ciprofloxacin (14/27), cefotaxime (11/27), cotrimaxazole (6/27) and  amoxyclox (6/27).

Conclusion:  Poor feeding, fever/hypothermia, excessive/ poor cry and irritability/lethargy were the common symptoms. This study has indicated possible emergence of Staphylococcus aureus as the dominant cause of late onset neonatal sepsis. Cloxacillin, amikacin, ciprofloxacin and cefotaxime were more efficacious against the commonly isolated bacteria in late onset neonatal sepsis.
Characterization of Bamboo Based Carbon Powder Applicable for Fabrication of Low-Cost Counter Electrodes of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Authors: Joshi Prakash
Published: July 2019

Low-cost carbon powder prepared by carbonization of bamboo wood was characterized by means of X-rays diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy. The structural analysis of the carbon powder shows that the material is the composite of amorphous and graphitic forms of carbon. Furthermore, the carbon powder was used as the counter electrode material of dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) and the electric property of the bamboo carbon based counter electrode was investigated by obtaining current-voltage (I-V) curve of the DSC.
Severe Hail Storm at Thori: A Case Study
Authors: Aryal Deepak
Published: July 2019

During the pre-monsoon months (March-May) in Nepal, severe thunder and hailstorms cause significant property and agricultural damage in addition to loss of life from lightening. Forecasting thunderstorm severity remains a challenge even in wealthy, developed countries that have modern meteorological data gathering infrastructure, such as Doppler Radar. This study attempts to isolate the specific and unique characteristics of a hailstorm that not only might explain its severity, but also suggest forecasting techniquees for future forecasting in Nepal. The primary data sources for this investigation included Infrared Satellite images, which illustrated the sequences of convective activity, and original archived ESRLIndia and China upper air data, which was used for synoptic and mesoscale analyses. On May 3, 2001 between the hours of 1100pm and midnight, a severe thunderstorm accompanied by hail stones estimated at 1kg, devastated the village of Thori (Southern border to India). 800 thatched houses were destroyed, over 500 farm animals were killed and more than 200 hectares of crops lost. Many inhabitants were injured, but luckily only one death. Thori hail storm had its origins in a topographically induced lee-side convergence area in the deserts of Pakistan on May 2, 2001, from where it propagated eastwards into India and evolved into an eastward travelling Mesoscale Convective System reaching Thori near midnight on May 3. Atmospheric instability over the Gangetic Plains, fuelled by a very active surface heat low, cold temperatures and dynamic lifting mechanisms aloft, created a synoptic and mesoscale environment capable of generating a dangerous thunderstorm.
The Effectiveness and Relevance of Social Security Allowance in Nepal
Authors: Malakar Indra
Published: July 2019

This study attempts to analyze the effectiveness and relevance of Social Security Allowance (SSA) among the beneficiaries of Kirtipur Municipality 7, Kathmandu district. This study is based on primary data collection in terms of use of the allowance, sufficiency or insufficiency of the distributed amount and use of it to maintain the social status. The problems associated with the respondents along with the program were also purposively selected to verify the objectives. This study reveals that social security allowance have been used for the fulfillment of recipients basic personal needs. The effectiveness of this allow ace is highly appreciable.
Analysis of Elasticity and Buoyancy and Projection of Tax in Nepal
Authors: Dangal Dil Nath
Published: July 2019

This study has been designed to calculate elasticity and buoyancy and projection of various taxes in Nepal from 2018 to 2020. This study is based on secondary data published by the government of Nepal covering a period between the fiscal year 2000 to 2016. The various sources of revenue as a proportion of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have been analyzed during this period. This study particularly deals with the analysis of elasticity and buoyancy of tax and nontax revenue. The projection of tax revenue since 2018 to 2020 has also been forecasted. The findings reveals that the overall tax system of Nepal seemed to be inelastic during study period, and direct taxes appeared smaller elasticity’s than indirect taxes and those buoyancy coefficients of major taxes became much higher than their respective elasticities.
Construction of Whiteness through Nomination, Predication, Argumentation and Intensification or Mitigation
Authors: Rana Bhat Shuv Raj
Published: July 2019

In this paper, Mary Kingsley’s Travels in West Africa has been analysed from the perspective of critical discourse analysis. In particular, how Kingsley constructs whiteness through strategies such as nomination, predication, argumentation and intensification or mitigation has been explored. The natives from minor culture are represented from the western terministic screens, to use K. Burke’s phrase. The findings show that the strategies used are related to the positive construction of self (West) and the negative presentation of Other (Africa).
Quakerism: A Quest for Peace in the Road from Elephant Pass
Authors: Pokharel Badri Prasad , Adhikari Paras
Published: July 2019

The 20th century ended very cruelly in different parts of the world with huge mass of massacres, blood shedding and terrorism which subsequently deteriorate human mind and people who were destined to live in terror, skepticism, and ultimately lack of belief not only in others but in self too. The intensive integration of sustainable peace has been preoccupied, but pragmatically such words remain in rhetoric. Quakerism with the inception of Quakers, a group of friends aligned with positive thinking for the conflict hit society, has embarked the contemporary war ridden society for human betterments, equality, progress and ultimately belief along with the inclination of happy and prosperous meme. Nihal de Silva, a Sri Lankan novelist best known for writing about the civil war that panicked the land for more than three decades has been remembered for bringing the trauma and anticipation of pacification in his works. His best and ever known novel The Road from Elephant Pass is analyzed and interpreted as a commencement of human betterment and sustainable peace in the long war ridden peninsula.
Reinventing Cultural Identities in Diaspora: A Mother-Daughter Dyad in Tan's Narratives
Authors: Bhandari Nagendra Bahadur
Published: July 2019

Immigrants suffer problematic cultural identities due to their bicultural allegiances to their host and native cultures. They can not be totally free from their ‘being’, the shared cultural and historical experiences. As a result, they follow their cultural practices of native country even in their diasporic existences. At the same time, they adopt and follow the cultural practices of the host country. In fact, they are living in the cultural third space simultaneously oscillating between two cultures. In such cultural in-between’s, the first generation and the second generation immigrants undergo different experience in diaspora. In this article, Chinese American writer Amy Tan’s two fictions namely The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter are analyzed focusing on cultural identities of second generation immigrants. The second generation in these narratives is the daughters of Chinese immigrant mothers. Their relationship with their mothers unfolds their simultaneous attraction and distraction to the both native and host culture. Consequently, their cultural identities remain unstable, blurred and in the processes of transformation in the cultural third space of diaspora.
चक्रव्यूह नगरमा अभिमन्युमा अभिव्यञ्जित यथार्थ Chakrabyuha Nagarma Abhimanyuma Abhibyanjit Yathartha
Authors: सुवेदी Subedi धनप्रसाद Dhanprasad
Published: July 2019

यस आलेखमा कवि सुरेश हाचेकालीद्वारा लिखित चक्रव्यूह नगरमा अभिमन्यु (२०७०) लामो कवितामा अभिव्यञ्जित यथार्थका बारेको अध्ययन प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । यो आलेख कृतिपरक अनुसन्धानमूलक समालोचना हो । यसमा लामोकविताको परिचय दिँदै नेपाली लामो कविताको ऐतिहासिक सन्दर्भमा प्रस्तुत कृतिको सन्दर्भ उल्लेख गरिएको छ र यही पूर्वसन्दर्भसहित प्रस्तुत कृतिमा अभिव्यञ्जित यथार्थको खोजी गरिएको छ । प्रस्तुत कृतिमा नेपाली शासन व्यवस्थामा देखिएको भ्रष्टाचार, विकृति, विसङ्गति र युवाहरूमा देखिएको सहर पस्ने मोहका कारण आजका नेपाली युवाहरू समस्याग्रस्त छन् भन्ने विषयको वर्णन गरिएको छ । युवाहरू रोजगारी र अवसरको खोजीका लागि देशको राजधानीमा काठमाडौँमा केन्द्रित छन् । तर काठमाडौँ सहर युवाहरूका लागि अनुकूल छैन । यो सहर एक प्रकारको चक्रव्यूह जस्तै छ र यसमा पसेका युवाहरू चक्रव्यूहमा परेका अभिमन्यु जस्तै बनेका छन् । त्यसैले अबका युवाहरु यस चक्रव्यूहबाट बाहिर निस्कनुपर्छ र काठमाडौँ छाडेर आफ्ना आफ्ना गाउँठाउँमा गएर त्यहाँको जमिन, स्रोत, साधन आदिको उपयोग गर्नाका साथै नेपाली मौलिक संस्कृति तथा मूल्य, मान्यताको संवर्धन गर्नुपर्छ भन्ने कविको आग्रह छ । यही आग्रह नै यस कृतिको सार हो । यसप्रकार कवि हाचेकालीकृत प्रस्तुत कृतिमा समकालीन नेपाली जीवनको यथार्थलाई सफलतापूर्वक प्रतिबिम्बन गरेको पाइन्छ ।
Book Review: A Project of Memoriality: Transnational Development and Local Activism
Authors: Dahal Kapil Babu
Published: July 2019

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KEEFEKTIFAN METODE EKSPERIMEN BERBANTU MEDIA BENDA KONKRET TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR IPA SISWA KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Hadiyati Nurrohmah , Wijayanti Arfilia
Published: July 2019

Abstrak

Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah ditemukan kondisi-kondisi sebagai berikut, dalam pembelajaran IPA proses pembelajarannya masih menekankan konsep-konsep yang ada di buku, belum digunakannya media benda konkret dalam pembelajaran IPA, penyampaian materi belum memanfaatkan lingkungan sekitar sebagai proses pembelajaran, hasil belajar siswa yang masih di bawah Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM), belum menggunakan metode eksperimen dalam proses pembelajaran.Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keefektifan metode eksperimen berbantu media benda konkret terhadap hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas V SD Negeri Sendangmulyo 01 Semarang tahun ajaran 2016/ 2017.Jenis penelitian ini adalah eksperimen dalam bentuk Quasi Experimental Design tipe Nonequivalent Control Group Design dengan menggunakan teknik nonprobability sampling yaitu sampling purposive. Berdasarkan perhitungan uji t satu pihak diperoleh thitung = 1,913 dan , karena  maka H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran yang dilakukan dengan metode eksperimen berbantu media benda konkret efektif terhadap hasil belajar IPA. Saran yang dapat penulis sampaikan hendaknya guru dapat menerapkan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan metode eksperimen berbantu media benda konkret.

Abstract

The background of this study was found to conditions as follows, in science teaching learning process still emphasizes the concepts in the book only, not the use of the media of concrete objects in science learning, not yet use of learning resources that are around the students, student learning outcomes are still below the minimum completeness criteria (KKM), have not used experimental methods in the learning process. The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of the experimental method to the concrete object of media-assisted learning outcomes fifth grade science students of SD Negeri 01 Semarang Sendangmulyo academic year 2016 / 2017. This research is an experiment in the form of Quasi-Experimental Design Control Group Design Nonequivalent type using techniques nonprobability sampling purposive sampling. Based on the calculation of the t test obtained t = 1.913 and T_ (1-?) = t _ ((0.95) (35)) = 1.67, because t_hitung = 1.913 ? t _ ((0.95) (35)) = 1.67 then H0 is rejected and Ha is received, it can be concluded that the study conducted by the experimental method of concrete objects effective media assisted on learning outcomes IPA. Suggestions to the authors convey the teacher should be able to apply the learning by using media-assisted experiments concrete objects.
Frequency of occurrence of type 2 diabetes and metabolic disturbances in patients with schizophrenic range disorders with prolonged anti-relapse antipsychotic therapy (based on screening results)
Authors: Gorobets L. N. , Tsarenko M. A. , Litvinov A. V. , Vasilenko L. M.
Published: July 2019

The article presents the results of screening data from a simultaneous study of 443 outpatient cards of patients with schizophrenic spectrum disorders who were under dynamic outpatient monitoring in two areas of the psycho-neurological dispensary No. 2 in Moscow in order to assess the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and also metabolic disorders (MD) in patients with prolonged anti-relapse antipsychotic therapy. The incidence of these disorders as a whole was 24.6%. Differences in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus 2 and MN were considered depending on the gender of the patient and the antipsychotic used. The obtained data on the high frequency of occurrence of the above metabolic disorders indicate the need to develop standards for antipsychotic therapy of patients with schizophrenic spectrum disorders when combined with T2DM and MD.
Legal conflicts of hospitalization in a psychiatric hospital
Authors: Dorovskikh I. V. , Koltochnik E. A. , Maltsev G. Y. , Zhukov D. G. , Zhukov N. D. , Pavlova T. A.
Published: July 2019

This discussion article describes the legislative contradictions of the legitimacy of hospitalization of the mentally ill patients in psychiatric hospitals. We give a specific recommendations to eliminate errors of practicing psychiatrists, as well as proposals to improve the legislation in the field of mental health care.
“I Have Two Legs, not Four”: Navigating the -isms of the LIS Minefield
Authors: Irvin Vanessa
Published: July 2019

This article is a commentary documenting the author’s shared experience on the ALISE MEHC panel in 2018, with interwoven narrative addressing LIS cultural competency practices and stance.
Racial Battle Fatigue: The Unspoken Burden of Black Women Faculty in LIS
Authors: Chancellor Renate L.
Published: July 2019

African-American women faculty are told that contemporary educational and professional institutions, particularly at historically White institutions (HWIs), are places where they can succeed. However, in these institutions, many Black women faculty are exposed to racial and gender discrimination and are subjected to Racial Battle Fatigue. This article explores experiences of Black female faculty and describes the challenges they endure in higher education.
BENTUK ETNOMATEMATIKA PADA BATIK ADIPURWO DALAM PEMBELAJARAN POLA BILANGAN
Authors: Astuti Erni Puji , Purwoko Riawan Yudi , Sintiya Medita Wahyu
Published: July 2019

Belajar matematika dengan nuansa budaya (ethnomathematics), akan lebih bermakna bagi siswa dalam memahami konsep matematika. Salah satu budaya lokal yang menjadi kebanggaan di Purworejo adalah batik. Oleh karena itu, batik dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu media pembelajaran matematika berdasarkan etnomatematika. Pada artikel ini kami akan menjelaskan pembelajaran matematika menggunakan latar belakang budaya, yaitu pada materi pola bilangan menggunakan media batik Adipurwo khas Purworejo, Jawa Tengah. Tujuan penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk mengetahui etnomatematika dari motif batik Adipurwo yang digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran matematika dalam materi pola bilangan. Siswa dapat menentukan pola bilangan dengan media batik Adipurwo. Hasil dalam penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut: motif geblek dan klanting memiliki pola urutan aritmatika yang berbeda dengan 6, sedangkan motif daun pare dan clorot memiliki pola urutan aritmatika dengan perbedaan 3. Dengan hubungan antara nomor pola bahan dan Adipurwo batik, pembelajaran matematika akan menjadi lebih bermakna dan lebih menarik, sehingga siswa dapat memahami matematika dengan mudah dan menyenangkan.
OPTIMIZING THE ABILITY TO SOLVE MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS THROUGH THE MEANS-ENDS ANALYSIS MODEL IN EIGHT GRADE
Authors: Wahyuni Reny , E. Efuansyah
Published: July 2019

This research aims to determine the mathematical problem solving abilities of eight grade students of  Junior High School Number 2 Lubuklinggau after attending learning using the Means-Ends Analysis learning model in the good category. The population in this research were all eighth grade students of Junior High School Number 2 Lubuklinggau in the 2017/2018 academic year with research samples VIII.5. The design used in this study was a pretest-posttest control group design. Data collection techniques use a test of 5 questions which refers to indicators of mathematical problem solving abilities. Based on data analysis using the normality test and hypothesis testing data, it was found that obtained = 7.91 at the level of confidence α = 0.05 and  = 1.671. So the results show that the problem solving abilities of eight grade students Junior High School Number 2 Lubuklinggau are in the good category with an average score of 7.24.
DEVELOPMENT of MATHEMATICAL QUESTIONS in the PISA MODEL on UNCERTAINTY and DATA CONTENT to MEASURE the MATHEMATICAL REASONING ABILITY of MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Asyah Siti , Rosalina Elya , Elly As
Published: July 2019

This study aims to produce a Mathematical Problem based on the PISA Model in measuring the level of mathematical reasoning ability in valid and practical SMP 1 students and looking at the mathematical reasoning abilities of students in solving the mathematical problems of the PISA model on uncertainty and data content. This research is a development research with ADDIE development model. This model consists of five stages of development, namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. Products developed in this study are in the form of PISA questions on statistical material and opportunities. From the results of the research carried out by the researcher obtained: (1) the validity of a question indicates that the question depends on the feasibility category such as the developed question obtaining good results in the feasibility component of language by obtaining a mean score of 3.16, on the material feasibility get a good category with an average score of 3.22, then in the construct feasibility category get a very good predicate with a mean score of 3.85. So that the average score obtained by the three experts is 3.35 and is categorized very well. (2) the quality of the question is viewed from various aspects such as practicality which are classified as "Good" with an average score of 3.43 then after that can be determined through the response results assessed by students regarding mathematical problems based on PISA models for uncertainty and data content so that they can measure students' mathematical reasoning abilities. For mathematical reasoning abilities in students using mathematical questions based on the PISA model get an average score of 2.19 categorized quite well.
IMPLEMENTATION OF AUDITORY, INTELLECTUALLY, REPETITION (AIR) LEARNING MODELS ON MATHEMATICAL LEARNING OUTCOMES OF EIGHT CLASS STUDENTS IN SMP NEGERI SELANGIT
Authors: Apriliah Aryati , Luthfiana Maria , Wahyuni Reny
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this study was to determine the completeness of the mathematics learning outcomes of class VIII students of Selangit State Middle School 2017/2018 Academic Year after the Learning Model Auditory, Intellectually, Repetition (AIR) was applied. The type of research used is in the form of a quasi experiment. The population is all eighth grade students of Selangit Public Middle School, consisting of 126 students and as a sample are students of class VIII.4 consisting of 30 students. Data collection is done by test techniques, test data collected is analyzed using t-test. Based on the t-test analysis with a significant level of α = 0.05, tcount> ttable (2,821)> (1,699) was obtained, so it can be concluded that the mathematics learning outcomes of students after VIII Selangit Public Middle School after the implementation of the learning model Auditory, Intellectually, Repitition (AIR ) significant completion with the average test scores before the implementation of the learning model Auditory, Intellectually, Repetition (AIR) 22.15 and after 73.94 before the implementation of the learning model Auditory, Intellectually, Repetition (AIR).
PENYULUHAN DAMPAK PENGGUNAAN PESTISIDA DAN PENGENDALIAN KUALITAS PRODUK BAGI MASYARAKAT DESA PAMEKARAN, SUMEDANG, JAWA BARAT
Authors: Bernik Merita , Setiawan Yeni Andriyani
Published: July 2019

Banyaknya lahan pertanian di Desa Pamekaran mempengaruhi banyaknya masyarakat yang menjadi seorang petani. Dalam mengolah lahan pertanian dan memasuki waktu panen, para petani tentu saja berusaha menjaga agar hasil panen yang dihasilkan memiliki kualitas yang baik salah satunya yaitu dengan menggunakan pestisida. Namun, penggunaan pestisida dikalangan petani belum semuanya dilakukan dengan prosedur yang benar sehingga dapat berakibat besar terhadap kesehatan dan lingkungan. Maka dari itu diperlukan penyuluhan agar para petani dapat mengetahui dan memahami tentang dampak pestisida dan pengendalian kualitas produk sehingga hasil panen yang diperoleh akan memiliki kualitas yang terbaik dan dapat pula meminimalisir kerusakan lingkungan.
P PELATIHAN PENULISAN AKSARA ULU SEBAGAI UPAYA PELESTARIAN BUDAYA DAERAH PADA KELOMPOK MUSYAWARAH GURU MATA PELAJARAN (MGMP) SEJARAH KOTA LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Asmara Yeni , Muslihah Nur Nisai , I. Isbandiyah
Published: July 2019

Aksara Ulu belum banyak diketahui oleh masyarakat di kota Lubuklinggau sehingga kegiatan pelatihan ini perlu dilakukan sebagai upaya untuk memperkenalkan aksara tersebut pada masyarakat terutama generasi muda melalui jalur pendidikan seperti sekolah yang merupakan sarana efektif dalam melestarikan budaya dan nilai-nilai kearifan local suatu masyarakat dengan melibatkan para guru yang terlibat dalam kelompok Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) Sejarah Lubuklinggau untuk tingkat Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) yang merupakan agen dalam menyebarluaskan warisan budaya termasuk Aksara Ulu. Hasil PkM ini diharapkan dapat menjadi bahan pertimbangan bagi sekolah-sekolah untuk mengintegrasikan Aksara Ulu ke dalam muatan lokal seperti yang telah dilaksanakan di beberapa dearah seperti Bengkulu dan Bandar Lampung. Metode dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM ini agar dapat terlaksana sesuai dengan apa yang diharapkan maka untuk penyampaian materi dalam kegiatan pelatihan ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode ceramah yang dikombinasikan dengan metode demonstrasi dan latihan. Dari hasil evaluasi diketahui Dari jumlah peserta sebanyak 28 orang, diketahui  peserta yang belum bisa membaca aksara ulu ada 11 orang atau 39,28% Peserta yang bisa menulis aksara ulu ada 22 orang atau 78,57% Peserta yang bisa membaca dan menulis ada 10 orang atau 35,71% .
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TALKING STICK PADA MATA PELAJARAN FISIKA SISWA KELAS X SMA NEGERI SUKAKARYA
Authors: Gumay Ovilia Putri Utami , Framanta Andi
Published: July 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hasil belajar fisika siswa kelas X SMA Negeri Sukakarya setelah penerapan model Pembelajaran Talking Stick. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuasi eksperimen yang dilakukan dengan tidak adanya kelas pembanding. Berdasarkan Hasil observasi awal yang dilakukan peneliti di SMA Sukakarya diperoleh nilai rata-rata ulangan harian siswa kelas X hanya mencapai 67,65. Sedangkan Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal yang ditetapkan sekolah yaitu 72.  Populasi adalah semua siswa kelas X SMA Negeri Sukakarya yang berjumlah 60 siswa dan sampel kelas X.2 diambil secara acak. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa rata-rata  hasil belajar siswa sebesar 73,58 dan persentase jumlah siswa tuntas sebesar 61,54% dengan hasil uji-t dengan taraf kepercayaan 5% dan    dk = n – 1 didapat thitung = 0,68 dan  ttabel = 1,708. Karena  thitung  < ttabel maka hasil belajar fisika siswa kelas X SMA Negeri Sukakarya setelah diterapkan model Talking Stick tuntas namun tidak secara signifikan.
Unpaid Work as a Potential Support for Employment in the Labour Market
Authors: Martinkovicova Miriam , Povazanova Mariana , Kasca´kova Alena
Published: July 2019

This paper considers the problem of unpaid work in households. It focuses on the different categories of unpaid work, particularly the implementation of housework, child care and adult care. Specifically, household services, and domestic care services with included health services are designated as "white jobs" which may have the potential to create new jobs. These "white jobs" represent an untapped source of employment in the labour market. The main objective of the paper is to explore the various social determinants influencing the decision of Slovak families to use or not use alternative market substitutes of selected categories of unpaid work with the aim of identifying the hidden potential for job opportunities in the labour market in Slovakia and the potential demand for those services. The results of the primary research suggests that Slovak households have a potentially greater interest in procuring household services from external sources, rather than procuring personal services for themselves. In terms of the perspective demand for the above mentioned services, the research found that in this case it should be necessary to take into consideration the strong influence of traditionalism and conservatism, which affects the scope and nature of market substitute usage.
Ranking of European Union Member States Based on the Level of Knowledge Created by the Research and Development Sector
Authors: Romaniuk Krystyna
Published: July 2019

The contemporary era is characterized by revolutionary changes in the economy, technological progress, social and political life. Globalization exerts pressure on businesses and entire economies to increase their competitive strength which is defined as the ability to create knowledge. Knowledge creation and management became the new management paradigms. The responsibility for knowledge creation rests mainly upon the research and development sector. The aim of this study was to rank European Union Member States based on the level of knowledge created by their respective research and development sectors and to identify knowledge creation leaders. The analysis relied on EUROSTAT data for 2007-2011 and linear ranking methods with a reference standard. Our results indicate that Western European and Scandinavian countries are the leaders in the area of knowledge creation.
Factors Influencing the Improved Market Standing of Insurance Companies
Authors: Grzebieniak Andrzej
Published: July 2019

The aim of this article is to identify factors influencing the improvement of the market standing of insurance companies. The following hypothesis was taken into consideration in this elaboration - the market standing of an insurance company is shaped not only by the quality and price of products, but also by the quality of consumer service as well as the company's good name. The identification of the factors was done on the basis of a self-based study in which survey research was used and the data collection instrument was a self-completed questionnaire. The survey was sent by post or via the Internet to all 63 insurance companies located and run in Poland between 2008-2010. 57 questionnaires were correctly completed and sent back.
Strategies of Investing in the Construction Sector Based on Market Anomalies Occurring at Warsaw Stock Exchange
Authors: Kutryb Tomasz
Published: July 2019

During the last twenty years, the importance of construction sector in the economy of the country was subject to fluctuations a number of times. This is noticeable as the change in the dynamics of construction-assembly production against the background of the GDP. For this study, two objectives were assumed. The main goal was to determine the strategy of investing in the construction sector at the Warsaw Stock Exchange based on market anomalies Identification of those anomalies was the auxiliary objective of the paper. Determination of deviations from the market efficiency will give the average investor the possibility of generating abnormal rates of return atmosphere at the capital markets. In the paper, the method of literature studies, the method of comparisons and the method of studies on historical material were applied. Indicator analysis was necessary for evaluation of selected fundamental indicators. Profitability of investments was computed by applying the logarithmic rate of return. Based on the results of studies it can be concluded that higher than average rates of return may be obtained independent of the atmosphere at the capital markets and in the entire economy. Based on the analysed time anomalies, the shares of construction companies should be purchased on Wednesdays and sold on Fridays. Purchasing shares of construction companies at the beginning of the year one should sell them at the end of the first year quarter.
The Problems Associated with Preparation of Disaggregated Information
Authors: Karwowski Mariusz
Published: July 2019

In this article the author discusses the problems associated with the preparation of disaggregated information. These problems include: identification of segments, measuring segment profitability, internal prices, and measuring segment assets.
Some Issues Concerning the Formation of The Common Economic Space Of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus
Authors: Kozłowski Waldemar , Kerimova Ukilyay , Yessengaziyeva Saule , Rakhimzhanova Gaukhar
Published: July 2019

The article discusses the issues of creating a common economic zone with the countries of the Common Economic Space by comparing this economic area to the area of the European Union. Analysis of contracts for its establishment is for consideration, as well as the pluses and minus of the implementation of the grant agreement on the CES industrial countries. A comparison of these two economic zones with similar economic problems will enable the future of their cooperation.
Behavior of Hospital Mid-Level Managers in Budgeting Implementation - an Empirical Study
Authors: Cygańska Małgorzata , Marcinkiewicz Zbigniew
Published: July 2019

This study examines the introduction of management changes in a hospital based on the Lewin's model. It focuses on the attitudes of a hospital's mid-level managers to a new management-budgeting system. The conclusions are based on empirical research. The article analyzes the change implementation process related to the budgeting system in a hospital with particular consideration of the attitudes and the level of involvement of employees in the performance of new tasks. The analysis showed that the top management of hospitals and the mid-level management do not see the effects of changes related to budgeting in similar ways. This may cause significant hindrances to the process of employees adopting attitudes and behaviors required by the top management. The diversity of opinions in this area may result from: not specifying in detail the targets of budgeting by the top management or not informing the medium-level management of them, a lack of set measures for evaluation of the performance of budget tasks, aiming at achievement of the assumed targets by means of methods not accepted by the employees.
Spatial Development of Innovation Systems in Russia
Authors: Arkhipova Lidija Sergevna
Published: July 2019

While the development of the country's national innovation system as a whole is very important and should be prioritized, its regional aspect is even more important. The specifics of the Russian Federation's transition to an innovation-based economy is in that that, at the present time, prioritized is the need to ensure the effective development of those economy sectors that underlie the country's specialization and may provide regional and national competitive advantages. To such sectors belong the chemical industry, machine-building and power energetics. We would like to note that initial innovation awareness indicators in the regions are comparable and do not differ greatly but the growth of activity can be observed only in some of the regions. The problem of large differentiation among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation by their level of economic development remains important and has to be dealt with.
The European Union Transport Policy and their Consequences for the Infrastructure Development in Poland in 2014-2020. Part 1
Authors: Szymanowski Wacław
Published: July 2019

The paper discusses the origins and future determinants of regional development, as conditioned by the present state of transport infrastructure considered as a key endogenic factor of the development of economic regions. Increased Cohesion Policy spending, at the level of EUR 82.3 billion, in the newly opened EU multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 aims at reducing development disparities between various EU regions and, thus, enhancing the cohesion of the EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA. The paper outlines the evolution of the objectives of the COMMON TRANSPORT POLICY over the last 20 years, which have a significant impact on the level of spatial cohesion and contribute to better competitiveness, reliability of transport services, their safety and environmental friendliness.
Income Distribution and Regional Convergence in Poland and the European Union
Authors: Godziszewski Bartosz , Kruszka Michał , Puziak Marcin
Published: July 2019

The main aim of this paper is to analyze regional convergence in the period 1995-2007 in Poland and European Union. Main hypothesis is statement that convergence (understood as reducing income disparities) perceived from system wide perspective is not identical with diminishing income disparity among inhabitants of regions in particular countries, even though broad range of EU cohesion policy means were applied. The analysis was carried out in several steps. Initially, the authors referred to the classical convergence hypotheses (unconditional ß convergence) within the EU-27, then the same assumptions were examined taking into account population - weighted indicators. However, the main aim of research undertaken in this study was to investigate the regional (within - country) distribution of income for the selected years. The results allows to state that despite growing mean income in the analyzed systems (EU-27 and Poland ) and strong support by EU funding, one can observe increased disparities between regions.
Implementation of the State Research and Technology Policy as a Basis for Management of the Scientific Processes in the Region
Authors: Nosachevskaya Ekaterina
Published: July 2019

At present, one of the most important lines of state policy is regulation of development of scientific, research and innovative sphere, which is to a large extent reasoned by significant influence of scientific processes on modernization of the present economy. In this connection, issues of effective management of scientific activity both at the federal and at the regional levels become the most important ones. Inter alia, we speak of creation of system for stimulation of interaction of economic entities and scientific organizations with the purpose of development, testing and implementation of advanced Russian technologies into production processes. Individual regions in the framework of their powers frequently use their own stimulation mechanisms, and as a result of implementation thereof, significant differentiation of innovative activity level of Russian enterprises in various subjects of the Russian Federation takes place. Peculiarities of state scientific and engineering policy, preconditions and lines of improvement of state regulation of development of scientific activity in Russia are considered in the article. The author paid special attention to development of recommendations on improvement of this mechanism at the regional level under the current conditions.
Product Costing and Pricing Methods Applied by Enterprises within the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodship
Authors: Dynowska Joanna , Lelusz Henryk
Published: July 2019

Cost is one of the main criteria of the assessment activities of the company, hence the issue of control, ways to reduce and manage costs occupies an important place in the management of business entities and constitutes the focus of managers. The main aim of this paper was to determine the methods of costing used by the surveyed enterprises in the region of Warmia and Mazury. The paper also examines the methods of product pricing. The research, which is based on responses from 169 companies with at least 50 employees, confirms that the application of specific costing methods depends on the type of production, the volume of production, and the organisation of the business processes. The most widely used methods were simple division based costing (23.7% of surveyed companies) and equivalence number based costing (11.2%). The research also revealed that over 14% of the surveyed companies did not use any calculation of costs, whereas pricing decisions were usually (72.8%) based on a cost formula.
Wind Powers Stations and Market Valuation
Authors: Łaguna Teresa Maria , Wasiuta Aleksander
Published: July 2019

This study presents the results of research on the market valuation of wind power stations. The valuation of wind power station projects is an individualized process and there is a growing need for systematization of the valuation theory of wind power stations as specific structures. This will enable reliable reflection of their value at each stage of the investment process, possibly due to consideration for value standards sought by different entities interested in valuation. The theoretical part presents the conditions of the development of the analysed energy sector in Poland and provides the different value categories found in valuation practice, both during project implementation and after power plant start-up. Variation in wind power station project implementation phases was then indicated, recommending the discounted cash flow method as a universal valuation tool for each stage of the project life cycle.
From intermediary relationship to multiple relationships – option of developing the network position in the internationalisation process. An exploratory study of a Polish food company
Authors: Małys Łukasz , Fonfara Krzysztof
Published: July 2019

Traditionally, the internationalisation process of a company has been analysed from the perspective of entering foreign markets. Currently, it is often analysed within the so-called network models, which take into account the importance of business relationships. The process of entry is not understood as a process of entering a foreign market, but a process of entering a network of business relationships on a foreign market. Insidership in such networks is necessary for successful internationalisation. Being an insider in the network means having a certain network position.

The aim of the paper is to identify based on a pilot study the possible way of building network position on foreign markets by Polish food companies. The paper will present a picture of one company, focusing on its operations on German market since the entry in 2006. The researched company started building network position on foreign markets by developing a strong relationship with one actor, who acted as key intermediary with the market. As a result of major change in the business environment, the company decided to revise the strategy and develop a number of weaker links with various actors. The paper presents a number of questions which raise from a pilot study and require further investigation.
Holt-Winters Forecasting for Brazilian Natural Gas Production
Authors: Ribeiro Rhuan Carlos Martins , Marques Glauber Tadaiesky , Júnior Paulo Cerqueira dos Santos , Almeida José Felipe Souza de , Campos Pedro Silvestre da Silva , Chase Otavio
Published: July 2019

Nowadays, the market for natural gas production and its use as a source of energy supply has been growing substantially in Brazil. However, the use of tools that assist the industry in the management of production can be essential for the strategic decision-making process. In this intuit, this work aims to evaluate the formulation of Holt Winter's additive and multiplicative time series to forecast Brazilian natural gas production. A comparison between the models and their forecast play a vital role for policymakers in the strategic plan, and the models estimated production values ​​for the year 2018 based on the information contained in the interval between 2010 and 2017. Therefore, It was verified that the multiplicative method had a good performance so that we can conclude this formulation is ideal for such an application since all the predicted results by this model showed greater accuracy within the 95% confidence interval.
A (IM)POSSIBILIDADE DA APLICAÇÃO DE CAUTELARES ATÍPICAS NO ÂMBITO DO PROCESSO PENAL
Authors: VIEIRA ANA KAROLINA FREITAS
Published: July 2019

O presente trabalho visa ao estudo dos princípios que regem as medidas cautelares pessoais não prisionais e seus pressupostos de aplicabilidade, a fim de se verificar os posicionamentos doutrinários, comuns e dissidentes, bem como o entendimento adotado pelos tribunais acerca da aplicabilidade ou não do chamado Poder Geral de Cautela no âmbito processual penal, para, ao final, concluirmos qual entendimento está em conformidade com a ordem constitucional vigente. Para se chegar a esse resultado, faz-se necessário analisar as inovações trazidas pela Lei 12.403/11 no que tange às medidas cautelares pessoais não prisionais. Assim, pretende-se demonstrar, a princípio, que, em que pese haver posicionamentos favoráveis à aplicação de cautelares não previstas no rol dos artigos 319 e 320 do Código de Processo Penal, adotar esse ponto de vista pode ser perigoso, uma vez que deixar a interpretação aos magistrados acerca do que seria malefício ou benefício para o imputado causaria insegurança jurídica, já que essa interpretação pode variar de acordo com concepções diversas.