bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Generations on Career Choice (Social Cognitive Career Theory Perspective)
Authors: Prawitasari Galuh
Published: May 2018

The phenomenon of multigenerational labor provides new challenges in the world of career. The difference of values and objectives of each generation can influence individual’s career choice thus career counselor need an approach to be able to help clients identifying their work values. Social Cognitive Career Theory (Lent, Brown, & Hackett, 1994) is a fairly recent approach because it provides a perspective based on specific self-efficacy beliefs of each generation. Due to period differences, the values adopted between one generation with another generation have been resulted in different personal accomplishments and thus different career choices. Individual from the Traditional Generations will tend to choose careers which provide firm loyalty as his personal accomplishment, whether individual from The Baby Boomers will tend to choose careers which provide prestiges, facilities, and positions. The X Generation lay their personal accomplishments on freedom and balance between career and family. The Y Generation which known as digital natives tend to choose careers which give them freedom and creativity to work by utilizing high technology. Similiar to their former, the Z Generation not only tend to choose careers which give them freedom and creativity but also expect feedback from the experienced people.
Generalización de las trayectorias de un brazo robótico utilizando primitivas de movimiento dinámico y regresión de procesos gaussianos.
Authors: Solórzano Carlos Andrés Peña , Hoyos Gutiérrez José Gabriel , Prieto Ortiz Flavio Augusto
Published: May 2018

Es común encontrar robots realizando tareas en áreas compartidas con humanos, donde se espera que sean capaces de aprender de las acciones realizadas por otros y de adaptarse a nuevas situaciones. En este trabajo, se capturan las trayectorias del brazo de un operario mientras se mueve para agarrar un objeto, realizando seguimiento de articulaciones con el sensor kinect de Microsoft. La técnica utilizada para la codificación de las señales de entrenamiento se denominan primitivas de movimiento dinámico (DMP), mientras que la reconstrucción se realiza mediante regresión de procesos gaussianos (GPR). GPR permite además, generalizar los movimientos de entrenamiento a nuevas trayectorias, cuando cambian tanto la posición inicial de la mano como la ubicación del objeto. La técnica de generalización se compara contra un algoritmo basado en distancia de Mahalanobis y distribución gaussiana, que utiliza los datos de la trayectoria sin codificar, para realizar la estimación. La técnica propuesta presentó bajos tiempos de codificación y errores pequeños con respecto a los valores objetivo al probarlo con 30 puntos de consulta para el valor inicial de la mano, y 30 puntos para la posición final.
What Has Worked? Lessons from OECD Countries to Tackle Health Inequalities: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Lkhagvasuren Khorolsuren
Published: May 2018

Objectives: The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the likely effectiveness of different types of interventions available in the literature aimed at reducing socio-economic health inequalities and highlight appropriate types of interventions to tackle health inequalities for future evidence-based policy. Methods: This study systematically reviewed 26 studies to determine the impact of interventions and policies on health inequality. Key databases were searched including EBSCO, PubMed, JSTOR, Cochrane library of databases and DHS database. Results: Interventions targeting healthy behaviors and prevention were most effective at reducing health inequalities. Interventions based on education and accesses to health care services were mostly successful in reducing health inequality. Interventions on poverty reduction showed inconclusive mixed results, but were mainly unsuccessful. Conclusion: Programs based on healthy lifestyle and behaviors, better housing and safe environment and access to health care, specifically improving distribution of health professionals in remote disadvantaged areas are effective to tackle health inequalities.
Effects of Hepaclin-4 on Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Hep G2)
Authors: Dalkh Tserendagva , Naranbat Nergui , Bayarsaikhan Enkhjargal , Damba Tsend-Ayush , Byambaaa Tserentsoo
Published: May 2018

Objective: Liver cancer is the fifth most frequent cancer worldwide and is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage. Natural products play an important role in anticancer drug therapy because they are effective in treating specific characteristics of cancer while also effective at reducing side effects. However, the cytotoxicity and anti-proliferative effects of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, Saussurea amara L, Chiazospermum erectum (L) Bernh, Carthamus tinctorius L., remain unclear. Our research aims to investigate the anti-cancer properties of Hepaclin-4 (Hep-4) extracts from the above mentioned plants. Methods: To evaluate the in vitro cytotoxicity of Hep-4, an ethanol extract of Hep-4 (500, 250, 125, 100, 50, and 10 μg/mL)L, doxorubicin, and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) were assessed against the Hep G2 hepatocarcinoma cell line by monitoring proliferation using the MTT assay method. Results: The results demonstrated growth inhibition of cells in both dose-and time-dependent manners. Hep-4 inhibited Hep G2 transformation in 45% and the comparative group, 5-FU, effects on 40% of it. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that Hep-4 extracts have the potential to be a potent cytotoxic agent against Hep G2 cells, as it has commendable anti-proliferative effects against hepatocarcinoma cell lines and can be considered an effective adjuvant therapeutic agent.
Results of National Oral Health Survey, Mongolia
Authors: Jargaltsogt Delgertsetseg , Bazar Oyuntsetseg , Sharkhuu Munkh-Od , Altansukh Suvdanchimeg , Bazar Amarsaikhan
Published: May 2018

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the status of oral health in Mongolia. Methods: The studied population was 1754 subjects who were selected from 4 age groups and from 11 regions of Mongolia. We collected data about dentition, gingival health, dental calculus, intervention urgency and denture usage. Results: The prevalence of dental caries and mean Decayed, Missed, Filled permanent teeth (DMFt)/ decayed, missed, filled primary teeth (dmft) were 82.9% and 5.9±4.6 among 5 year olds, 80.9% and 2.5±2.2 among 12 year olds, 97.8% and 9.5±5.2 among 35-44 year olds, 99.1% and 19.9±8.1 among 65-74 year olds (p<0.001). The prevalence of gingivitis was 4.6% , 21.2% , 36.3% , 11.5% and of calculus 0.5% , 7.1% , 53.1%, 24.2% , respectively above groups. The status of intervention urgency was 16.4%, 21.4% , 43.6% , 37.3% in the prompt treatment and 5.9%, 4.2% , 7.0% , 0.7% in immediate treatment recommended. The percent of people with removable denture among 65-74 year olds was higher than among 35-44 year olds. Conclusion: The prevalence of dental caries and their complications were in the high in Mongolia, and most of elderly people did not have their own natural teeth. These data indicate that effort to improve oral hygiene and prevent tooth decay are greatly needed throughout Mongolia.
Study of Relationship between Post Stroke Epilepsy and Solar Activity
Authors: Shagjaa Tungalagtamir , Vilyamovich Etremov Valery , Luvsannorov Otgonbayar
Published: May 2018

Objective: Symptomatic seizure or post-stroke seizure are the most common seizure subtypes among the elderly. The purpose of our study was to better understand post-stroke epilepsy in relation to their cerebral location, and to find a possible link between epileptic seizure after stroke debut and the differences in solar activity. Methods: This retrospective chart review of patients who died from hemorrhagic stroke in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Only patients with a hemorrhagic stroke from periods with relatively high solar activity (2000-2002 and 2013-2015) and relatively low solar activity (2008-2010) were considered. Results: Hemorrhagic stroke affected mainly patients between 45-59 years of age. Post-stroke epilepsy was less prevalent less during decreased solar activity years. Post-stroke epilepsy was more prevalent in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage and brainstem hematoma and even more prevalent in patients with diabetes (p<0.01). Conclusion: Post-stroke epilepsy was less frequent during low solar activity years. Post-stroke epilepsy with concomitant brainstem hematoma resulted in poor outcomes following stroke.
Cervical Schwannoma of Sympathetic Chain: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Zulkifli Muhd Faiz Bin , Kenali Solahudin Mohd
Published: May 2018

Objectives: It is very rare to find nerve sheath tumors that originate from the sympathetic chain. Imaging play important role to help surgeon to make a diagnosis. In this case, computed tomography (CT) scan used to establish the pre-operative diagnosis. Methods: This can be demonstrated through a case of a 52-year-old man presented with a swelling on the right side of his neck for 2 years. CT scan show a mass lying behind the right internal jugular vein and deep to the sternomastoid. Result: The patient was successfully treated by surgery and has not shown evidence of recurrence. Histopathology examination (HPE) confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma. Conclusion: Diagnostic imaging gives essential pre-operative information which is useful to plan optimal surgical procedure. Complete surgical excision should carry out and biopsy must be performed for histology examination to confirm the diagnosis.
Foundations of Immunology and Their Pertinence to Medicine
Authors: Davaadorj Mandakhnaran
Published: May 2018

No abstract in English
Nutritional Assessment and Molecular Identification of Microorganisms from Akhuni/Axone: A Soybean Based Fermented Food of Nagaland, India
Authors: Deb Chitta Ranjan , Jamir Bendangnaro
Published: May 2018

Soybean based fermented foods are known to be highly nutritive, not just because it contains high protein content but also due to presence of polyphenols. Various microorganisms involved during the fermentation process have proven to play active role in the enhancement of the nutritional value as well as increase in phytochemicals in the product. Akhuni/Axone is a popular soybean product of Nagaland, India. It forms an integral part of the diet and is used as a condiment during preparation of various dishes in the Naga kitchen.  This study describes the nutritional value, the antioxidant activity and the presence of polyphenols of Akhuni/Axone, which increase significantly in composition between the soybean seeds and the fermented product. The molecular identification of the microorganisms present in Akhuni/Axone product is also reported in this paper.
Archaeolinguistics As A Way To Overcome The Impasse In Comparative Linguistics
Authors: Kozyrski Wolodymyr Hlib , Malovichko Alexander Victor
Published: May 2018

The paper exposes some essential points of our one and a half decade research results within new approach to study prehistoric stages of human language development mainly in times of ergaster-erectus domination and reflects our reaction to the protracted conceptual crisis in the comparative linguistics. As a result of fundamentally incorrectly stated goals, most of the researchers artificially limited themselves both by the defined scope of the problems to solve and by the methods used. Becoming tightly tied knot of up to now unsolved intrinsic contradictions, today comparative linguistics needs radical change. We have developed a synthetic approach that has proved its effectiveness. Our model is well aligned with prehistoric data of auxiliary historical disciplines and even IBM Genographic project. The results offer further opportunities for interesting studies.
The Ghawa Syndrome in Kuwaiti-Arabic Verbs
Authors: Taqi Hanan A.
Published: May 2018

The “Ghawa Syndrome” is a well-known linguistic phenomenon in the Arabian Gulf. The current study investigates this linguistic feature within the variation of accents in the speech of two ethnic groups (Najdis and Ajamis) and three generations of Kuwaitis. The ethnicity factor was believed to play a major role in the linguistic feature under investigation due to their varying social and economic status. 48 Kuwaiti individuals represented the two investigated ethnicities and three ages groups (chosen according to relevant milestones in the history of Kuwait), and with an equal number of males and females participating in data collection. Three different techniques of data collection were utilized (picture-naming, map task, interview, questionnaires). The results reflected an increase in the use of the Ghawa Syndrome cross generations in the Ajami group, while the Najdi dialect was rather stable. This linguistic familiarity seems to affect the two ethnicities, bringing them closer to each other.
Bounded solution of Cauchy type singular integral equation of the first kind using differential transform method
Authors: Abdulkawi M.
Published: May 2018

In this paper, an efficient approximate solution for solving the Cauchy type singular integral equation of the first kind is presented. Bounded solution of the Cauchy type singular Integral equation is discussed. Two type of kernel, separable and convolution, are considered. The differential transform method is used in the solution. New theorems for transformation of Cauchy singular integrals are given with proofs. Approximate results areshown to illustrate the efficiency and accuracy of the approximate solution.
Argument estimates of certain classes of P-Valent meromorphic functions involving certain operator
Authors: Madian S. M.
Published: May 2018

In this paper, by making use of subordination , we investigate some inclusion relations and argument properties of certain classes of p-valent meromorphic functions involving certain operator.
Median Double Ranked Set Sampling Method
Authors: Al-Mawan Nuran Medhat , Rady El-Houssainy , Rashwan Nasr
Published: May 2018

In environmental monitoring and assessment, the main focus is to achieve observational economy and to collect data with unbiased, efficient and cost-effective sampling methods. Ranked set sampling (RSS) is one traditional method that is mostly used for accomplishing observational economy. In this article, we suggested new sampling method called median double ranked set sampling (MDRSS). The newly suggested sampling method MDRSS is compare to the simple random sampling (SRS), RSS, double ranked set sampling (DRSS), median ranked set sampling (MRSS). When the underlying distributions are symmetric and asymmetric, it is shown that, the variance of the mean estimator under MDRSS is always less than the variance of the mean estimator based on SRS and the other methods.
The Impact of Customer Behavior on The Type of Household Expenditure.
Authors: Kushta Elmira , Ramosaco Miftar , Memaj Fatmir
Published: May 2018

This study focuses on the family, enabling data collection and processing to come to the conclusion that it spends on average a month in a family in the city of Vlora. The data was collected in written and electronic form with a form that was drafted following the study of many models performed in economically developed countries. Contribution was given by more than 100 families involved in the survey. This paper aims to look at the essence of decision-making by applying the mathematical methods that approximate the average cost per capita for the city of Vlora and are equal to 1 328 lek, the understanding of the basic concepts of these managerial and conceptual disciplines and to increase the level of application of these methods and principles among stakeholders in decision-making in all levels of politics, economy, society, etc.
Dark Matter and Dark Energy in the Universe
Authors: Li Yuanjie , Zhang Lihong , Dong Peng
Published: May 2018

This paper points out that not only all quantum-ghost puzzles occur in the Time Quantum Worm Hole, but also the dark matter in the universe is hidden in it. Dark energy is the contribution of the Planck black hole left behind by the early universe.
The Concept and Model of Strategic Leadership and Its Importance in Increasing School Achievement
Authors: Mohamed Fazleen , Ismail Dr. Siti Noor
Published: May 2018

Strategic leadership is one of the leaderships practiced by school organizations today. Organizational capabilities and individual characteristics are two key components of strategic leadership that are indispensable to ensure that this strategic leadership can be realized effectively in schools.  This article discusses the concept of strategic leadership, domain and elements and theories related to strategic leadership.  In addition, this study also attempts to highlight Davies and Davies 2004 strategic leadership model which has nine elements under two key components of strategic leadership i.e. organizational capability and individual characteristics.  Furthermore, the final part of the study discusses the importance of strategic leadership in the school organization.  An overview of previous studies also shows that strategic leadership has significant relationships with school achievement.  Hence, through the practice of strategic leadership that is preached in schools, the line of leadership of the school will be more capable in helping to improve the achievement of their respective schools.
Exploring the possibility of co-operation between higher education and industries in Malaysia
Authors: Sathappan Ramesh
Published: May 2018

This case study attempts to explore the posibility of co-operation between Higher Education and Industries in Malaysia. It highlights on the need, importance and the problems faced by both the entities in co-operation and collaboration. Qualitative approach was used in this study. The interviews are semi-structured and are used to generate data from university deans, collage principals, company managers and chief executive officers (CEO). The issues of suitability and reliability as well as the process of sampling, administration and analysis of the instrument of data collection are discussed. In the course of the analysis and discussion, it compares the respective contribution made by the Universities and the Industries in the field of Research and Development (R&D). Moreover, it provides suggestions to improve linkages for joint-ventures and concludes that the Universities and Industries must play complementary roles for mutual benefits in terms of knowledge dissemination and innovation. It also presents the views of the different researchers on the subject and considers the merits of the various types of co-operation suggested for the universities to keep pace with the global trend in upgrading their courses in Science and Technology.

Keyword: Co-operation, Higher Education, Industries
Large Scale Public Welfare Schemes for enhancing employability in SAARC Countries: a SWOT Analysis
Authors: Kumar Sundeep , Sharma Dr.Monica , Bhardwaj Prof(Dr.) Awadhesh Kumar , Dangayach Prof(Dr.)Govind Sharan
Published: May 2018

With the growing population, the problem of unemployment is escalated. To fight with this problem every governmental body launches various Public Welfare Schemes (PWS) from year to year for welfare of poor or below poverty line population i.e. giving wages by taking work.PWS sometimes referred as public aid and social support for all citizens. Hence, it is very pertinent to understand which PWS is useful for which sector. Through this paper, an attempt is made to outline various PWS pertaining to SAARC nations only and with the help of SWOT analysis various parameters are identified like Strength, Weakness, opportunities and threats which will further helps in understanding the base of particular PWS. Lastly based on SWOT analysis discussion part is done in which general comparison of various PWS is done. Results will help in making understand which PWS carries how much importance and capability of generating employability and entrepreneurship.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN SIKAP MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN SEMESTER V DAN VII TENTANG HUBUNGAN SEKSUAL (INTERCOURSE) PRANIKAH DI PROGRAM STUDI S1 KEPERAWATAN FAKULTAS ILMU KESEHATAN UNIVERSITAS WIRARAJA SUMENEP
Authors: Sumarni Sri , Pratiwi Iva Gamar Dian
Published: May 2018

Teenage association at this time has reached the stage of worrying. All the mass media both electronic and print media by displaying things that could lead to the destruction of morality of the young generation at this time. Teenagers in the past and present are very different and very irrelevant anymore.

          Data from BKKBN mention that pregnancy rate among adolescent in Indonesia is high enough that 48 out of 1000 adolescents, and 58% teenage girl who get pregnant outside of marriage have desire to have abortion.

          General Purpose of This Research is To know the factors related to attitude of nursing students of semester V and VII about premarital sexual intercourse at Nursing Study Program Faculty of Health Sciences.

          This type of research is observational using Cross-Sectional approach. Population taken in this research is nursing student of semester VII at Health Faculty of University of Wiraraja Sumenep counted 128 student. Including male and female students, then simplified back with a slovin formula obtained 100 samples. Using total sampling sampling techniques. Data Analysis Method using Pearson Product Moment correlation test

            The result of this research is that most of students have medium attitude about 66% toward premarital sexual intercourse, most of students have medium knowledge about 50% about reproduction health, most of students have enough information from mass media as much as 52%. There is a relationship between knowledge with the attitude of students about premarital sexual intercourse (p = 0.012). There is a significant relationship between mass media and student attitude about premarital sexual relationship (p = 0.008)
EFEKTIFITAS KONSUMSI SELANG DAUN KELOR DAN DAUN MIMBA UNTUK MENGONTROL KADAR GULA DARAH PADA PASIEN DIABETES DI DESA JARIN KECAMATAN PADEMAWU
Authors: Zulaikha Layla Imroatu , Paramita Yulia
Published: May 2018

Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by high blood sugar levels caused by a disturbance in insulin secretion or insulin related disorders or even both herbal treatments can treat diabetes mellitus and keep the sugar levels normal by restoring the pancreas organ and improving the sensitivity of the cells body. If the pancreas has returned to health then it can automatically perform its function properly ie to produce enough insulin.          This research is a research to examine the effect of treatment on the behavior that arise as a result of treatment. This research was conducted to determine the blood sugar levels after doing the consumption of the hose between the leaves of mimba leaves. The first semester focuses on the effectiveness of blood sugar decrease in diabetic patients with sugar content <300 gr / dl, with system of daily consumption of hose 3 times with composition of moringa leaf, mimba leaf and moringa leaf. The second semester focuses on the effectiveness of decreasing blood sugar level in diabetic patients with sugar content <300 gr / dl, with system of daily consumption of 3 times daily with composition of mimba leaves, moringa leaves and leaves.            In addition, the study also obtained information on the effectiveness of Moringa leaf hose and mimba leaves to cope with the increase in blood sugar levels for diabetics.
As escolhas profissionais femininas em cursos técnicos de nível médio / Women’s occupational choices in technical courses at high school
Authors: Greschechen Fernanda , Tamanini Elizabete
Published: May 2018

Este artigo objetiva verificar as escolhas profissionais realizadas por mulheres em cursos técnicos de nível médio, procurando compreender a influência da divisão sexual do trabalho em suas escolhas. Para isso, procurou-se por meio do mapeamento das matrículas realizadas em uma escola de educação profissional pública no período de 2011 a 2015, verificar as escolhas profissionais femininas, problematizando os resultados com as discussões teóricas sobre a divisão sexual do trabalho. A análise dos resultados evidenciou que a escolha profissional pode estar relacionada à condição sexista do trabalho, fruto de relações históricas patriarcais. Também foi possível concluir que os cursos com organização curricular integrada ao Ensino Médio são um avanço na superação dos processos duais entre formação geral e técnica, contribuindo para a inserção feminina em cursos entendidos socialmente como masculinos.
Investigation of lattice constants and bowing parameters of TlxIn1-xAs in zincblende structure by Density Functional Theory
Authors: ERDEN GÜLEBAĞLAN Sinem
Published: May 2018

In this study, the structural and electronic properties of semiconducting
TlxIn1-xAs alloys were derived from the minimum total
energy with density functional theory by approaching the local density
approach. A 16 atom super cell was used to model the ternary   TlxIn1-xAs
alloy.The lattice parameters, band gap energies and band gap bowing parameters
were investigated.The lattice constants at different concentrations of the
alloy are also well suited to Vegard's law.The band gap bowing  parameters are very strong in terms of dependence
on the concentration of Thallium.The average bowing  parameter of the TlxIn1-xAs
alloys is b = ~ 1.0396 eV.The results also show that the
concentration-dependent bowing parameter of the TlxIn1-xAs
alloys can be expressed by the third-order polynomial equation b (x) = -
12.84817x3 + 24.29015x2-15.86767x + 4.17591 eV.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MATEMATIS MELALUI PENERAPAN MODEL COOPERATIVE LEARNING TIPE GROUP INVESTIGATION (Studi Pada Siswa SMK Dr. Soetomo Surabaya)
Authors: Rusdiana Eva , Sucipto Sucipto
Published: May 2018

This study aims to describe the application of the cooperative learning model of type group investigation (GI) in improving the ability of critical thinking mathematically. Research using qualitative approach to this type of  classroom action research. The subject of research is the grade XI Accounting 1SMK Dr. Sutomo Surabaya totaled 41 students. Results of the study concluded that the application of the cooperative learning model of type group investigation (GI) proved to be able to improve the ability of critical thinking mathematically from very low to high category in two cycles. Based on the findings of the research are expected to  mathematics teacher SMK Dr. Sutomo Surabaya make cooperative learning model type group investigation (GI) as an alternative to improve the ability of critical thinking mathematically students.
Hubungan Kausalitas Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Dengan Investasi di Kota Pontianak Kajian Model Granger
Authors: Jamaliah Jamaliah
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis hubungan kausalitas antara pertumbuhan ekonomi dan investasi, dalam hal ini investasi swasta di Kota Pontianak. Data yang digunakan adalah data time series selama 15 tahun (2000 – 2015), untuk memenuhi syarat pengujian, data di interpolasi menjadi kuartal sehingga data menjadi 60 observasi. Ada dua variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu ; investasi swasta baik PMDN dan PMA serta pertumbuhan ekonomi. Untuk menguji ada tidaknya hubungan kausal antara variabel digunakan uji kausalitas Granger. Hasil pengujian Granger menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan kausalitas antara pertumbuhan ekonomi dan investasi di kota Pontianak, akan tetapi terdapat hubungan yang searah. Secara parsial, investasi mempunyai hubungan dengan pertumbuhan ekonomi dan sebaliknya tidak terdapat hubungan antara pertumbuhan ekonomi dan investasi.
Quo Vadis International Trade: Indonesian Diplomacy Strategy Regarding Settlement On WTO with South Korea
Authors: Iswardhana Muhammad Ridha
Published: May 2018

The trade relation among countries does not necessarily benefit all members, in that case it so common for issue to arise that often turns to be dispute. Interestingly, the role of WTO somehow does not fulfill the gap, sometimes it is necessary to add additional mechanism to resolve the dispute. At the end the result can be obtained by the members.

This research focuses on the diplomacy process between Indonesian and South Korea regarding the dumping issue on paper commodity. It should be noted that South Korea has not fully implemented the obligation after DSB Appellate Body’s decision on 2005 and 2007. As for the research question, this research comes out with “what is the strategy imposed by Indonesian government to settle the dispute on paper dumping?”. Trade diplomacy and linkage theory will be used as foundation to deepen the analysis. 
Disaster Diplomacy as an Alternative Approach for Indonesia's Instrument of Foreign Policy in ASEAN
Authors: Sudirman Arfin , Putra Animbyo Cahya
Published: May 2018

ASEAN is one of the regions with the highest rate of disaster vulnerability. Tsunami 2004 has triggered the momentum for Indonesia and ASEAN to deal with disaster-related issues more seriously. Losses and casualties from the catastrophe led to the decision by Indonesian government to put disaster prevention and risk reduction as a priority. Indonesia continues to encourage and supporting ASEAN in order to improve the region’s capability to deal with natural disaster. Through AADMER (ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response) that was signed in July 2005, ASEAN held an unequivocal and defined base in any efforts of disaster management, especially in the ASEAN region. Through Qualitative Methodology, this paper will discuss about how the disaster diplomacy of Indonesia contributes to the improvement of ASEAN’s capability in the disaster management, but also examines BNPB as both the backbone and the focal point of Indonesia’s disaster management, which then leads up to how disaster can abolish certain diplomatic hurdles, as well as improving regional cooperation, and strengthen the Indonesia’s position as a key country in regional disaster management.
The Pacific Solution as Australia Policy towards Asylum Seeker and Irregular Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) in John Howard Era
Authors: Alunaza Hardi , Maulana Ireng , Sudagung Adityo Darmawan
Published: May 2018

This research is attempted to answer the question of why John Howard used the Pacific Solution as Australian policy towards Asylum Seekers and Irregular Maritime Arrivals (IMAS). By using the descriptive method with a qualitative approach, the researchers took a specific interest in decision-making theory and sovereignty concept to analyze the phenomena. The policy governing the authority of the Australian Government in the face of the Asylum Seeker by applying multiple strategies to suppress and deter IMAs. The results of this research indicate that John Howard used Pacific Solution with emphasis on three important aspects. First, eliminating migration zone in Australia. Second, building cooperation with third countries in the South Pacific, namely Nauru and Papua New Guinea in shaping the center of IMAs defense. On the other hand, Howard also made some amendments to the Migration Act by reducing the rights of refugees. Immigrants who are seen as a factor of progress and development of the State Australia turned into a new dimension that threatens economic development, security, and socio-cultural. 
The Collaboration Between Indonesia and Pasific Island Countries in Facing Environmental Challenges
Authors: W Vrameswari Omega , Apresian Stanislaus Risadi , Dewi Elisabeth
Published: May 2018

Permasalahan lingkungan masih menjadi isu utama bagi negara-negara di Kepulauan Pasifik. Kawasan ini dikenal sebagai salah satu yang paling rentan terkena bahaya alam dan perubahan iklim di dunia.[1]  Penelitian terbaru menunjukkan bahwa setidaknya 8 pulau di Samudera Pasifik telah tenggelam akibat naiknya permukaan air laut.[2]  Ancaman serupa pun terjadi di Indonesia. Sebagai negara yang terletak di kawasan Pacific Ring of Fire dan dikelilingi tiga lempeng tektonik menyebabkan Indonesia menjadi wilayah yang rawan bencana. dampak perubahan iklim telah mengancam sekitar 2000 pulau akan tenggelam sebelum tahun 2050.[3] Melihat pada tantangan dan ancaman yang dihadapi oleh negara-negara di kepulauan Pasifik dan Indonesia, membangun kerja sama yang konstruktif untuk mengatasi permasalahan lingkungan yang terjadi menjadi hal yang penting. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi tantangan-tantangan keamanan lingkungan yang dihadapi oleh negara-negara kepulauan Pasifik, memetakan kerja sama yang sudah dilakukan antara Indonesia dengan kawasan Pasifik, dan mengelaborasi mengapa kerja sama ini penting. Penelitian ini mengandalkan metode kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui studi literatur. Penelitian ini berpendapat bahwa kerja sama yang dilakukan melalui kerangka kerja sama Selatan-Selatan dan Triangulat merupakan upaya untuk memperkuat peran Indonesia dalam menjalin hubungan dengan PICs dan untuk mengatasi tantangan lingkungan.
Classification of topography in artificially modified alluvial plains using DEMs
Authors: Iwahashi Junko , Nakano Takayuki , Yamazaki Dai
Published: May 2018

We developed classification schemes for topography in the artificially modified alluvial plains. In order to determine the ground conditions in such areas, it is important to define the distributions of low rises such as natural levees and gentle fans. We searched for geometric signatures which did not over-emphasize the influences of artificial unevenness and were thus useful for revealing low rises on alluvial plains. Based on our findings using the highly accurate DEM for the Nobi plain, we concluded that Height Above Nearest Drainage (HAND) was most useful for detecting natural levees and gentle fans. Then we used HAND and slope gradient to produce terrain classification data for the Central Plain of Thailand using MERIT DEM in consideration to future development of global data.
Los discursos de la sostenibilidad: análisis de tendencias conceptuales a partir de mediciones bibliométricas
Authors: Ramírez Ríos John Fredy , Alzate Ibañez Angélica María , Montenegro David Felipe
Published: May 2018

En este artículo se analiza la producción indexada en Scopus que referencia el concepto de sostenibilidad en el periodo comprendido entre 1970 y 2015, con el propósito de evidenciar las tendencias y los contextos económicos globales que han marcado su uso y evolución. El análisis muestra que inicialmente el concepto se asoció con el estudio y minimización de las externalidades negativas derivadas de las políticas del desarrollismo económico en países del primer mundo. A finales de la década de los ochenta, se observa un aumento en el número de documentos que utilizan no solo el concepto de sostenibilidad, sino también el concepto emergente de desarrollo sostenible. A este se le asocia, además, el estudio de las complejas problemáticas sociales de los países del tercer mundo. Finalmente, durante la década de los noventa, se evidencia el uso de los conceptos de sostenibilidad urbana y ambiental, tendencia que responde al hecho de que por primera vez en la historia registrada, la humanidad vive predominantemente en zonas urbanas, fenómeno con especial incidencia en los últimos años en Asia.
Benchmarking de las unidades de emprendimiento en las universidades de Colombia
Authors: Cuevas Martín Felipe
Published: May 2018

Las universidades se han concientizado sobre la importancia de la creación de una unidad de emprendimiento dentro de la institución educativa. Esta es una potente herramienta para incentivar el espíritu emprendedor en los estudiantes y así mismo es un canal de comunicación entre la academia y la industria, el cual permite tender una red de apoyo para los proyectos que se generan al interior de una entidad educativa. En el artículo se presentan los factores claves del emprendimiento, los cuales deben ser tenidos en cuenta en el momento de la estructuración de una unidad de emprendimiento. Luego se describen algunos casos de éxito en universidades de Colombia con características similares a la Fundación Universidad de América. Finalmente, se resalta la importancia de promover la innovación y el emprendimiento dentro de un entorno académico.
Impacto de los sistemas de gestión en la productividad y competitividad. Estudio de caso de una industria cosmética
Authors: Ortiz González Yenith Cristina , Villamizar Barahona Andrea Jimena , Cepeda Rosas Óscar Mauricio
Published: May 2018

Muchas organizaciones que implementaron los sistemas de gestión de la calidad como una estrategia de competitividad han tenido resultados positivos en la ejecución efectiva de los sistemas integrados de gestión en términos de competitividad y productividad. Este artículo es un estudio de caso de una empresa de la industria cosmética que implementó el sistema de gestión propuesto por la norma ISO 9001: 2008 con el objeto de alcanzar ventajas competitivas. Algunas de las ventajas obtenidas por esta empresa fueron: aumento en las utilidades, reducción de desperdicios en los procesos productivos, disminución de reprocesos y fidelización de clientes. El estudio de caso se realizó en la empresa Belcorp, en donde se hizo un análisis de las causas del éxito alcanzado por esta empresa en Colombia y de la forma cómo la competitividad y productividad se han incrementado como consecuencia de la implementación del sistema de gestión de calidad.
Análisis del contexto de una pyme colombiana orientado a la implementación de un sistema de gestión de la calidad
Authors: García Rueda José Carlos , Alzate Ibañez Angélica María , Ramírez Ríos John Fredy
Published: May 2018

Este artículo explora las cuestiones internas y externas que conforman el contexto de una pyme colombiana prestadora de servicios. El estudio parte de una breve descripción de los retos que las pymes de países emergentes como Colombia deben enfrentar, y el papel que cumple la implementación de un modelo de gestión de la calidad como decisión estratégica para la mejora de la competitividad. Posteriormente, se realiza el análisis FODA y sus matrices derivadas con el propósito de asegurar el conocimiento de la empresa y su entorno con fines de implementación de un SGC. Finaliza con una discusión de las potencialidades que tiene este tipo de estudios y los resultados de orden cualitativo obtenidos del caso de estudio.
Programa de transformación productiva (PTP): pilar fundamental para la línea de emprendimiento y empresarismo del grupo CINDE de la Fundación Universidad de América
Authors: Cuevas Martín
Published: May 2018

El Gobierno Nacional a través del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo, ha elaborado el Programa de Transformación Productiva – PTP, el cual, pretende transformar la industria colombiana, por medio de impulsar el desarrollo de 20 sectores estratégicos identificados por el Gobierno por medio de diferentes estudios. Estos sectores han demostrado en el último tiempo que conservan un equilibrio entre alta productividad y generación de empleo. La academia no puede ser ajena a esta transformación del aparato productivo del país y es por esto que los grupos de investigación de las entidades educativas deben estar al tanto de éste programa, enfocando sus esfuerzos y proyectos de investigación hacia los sectores estratégicos identificados por el PTP. Por lo tanto, la línea de emprendimiento y empresarismo del grupo de investigación CINDE de la Fundación Universidad de América, no será la excepción, y a partir de la fecha articulará su misión y proyectos hacía dichos sectores estratégicos.
Transporte férreo de carga en Colombia: inversión y beneficios
Authors: Cuenca Coral María Esperanza
Published: May 2018

La inversión en infraestructura de transporte férreo ha estado limitada por las necesidades de la política preferencial hacia el transporte de carga por carretera. Mientras que el crecimiento económico demanda un incremento en la capacidad ofrecida del transporte de carga, el costo de éste se incrementa por causa de factores variables que inciden en los precios del sector productivo colombiano en el mercado nacional e internacional. El presente artículo, muestra un modelo que establece como otros países basan su competitividad en mejores sistemas de transporte.
Arany János születésének 100. évfordulója és a háború a nagyszalontai Emlékegyesület értesítése a Debreceni m. kir. Tudományegyetemnek az ünnepség elmaradásáról
Authors: Király Sándor
Published: May 2018

the Centenary of the Birth of János Arany and the War. The Message of the Memorial Society from Nagyszalonta to the University of Debrecen about the Cancellation of the Ceremony. One hundred years ago and one hundred years after the birth of Arany the memorial society prepared for a nationwide celebration in Nagyszalonta. They sent their official invitation to every literary and scholarly society, with the University of Debrecen among them. Nándor Láng, who was the Rector of the university in the 1916/17. academic year gave the mandate to Károly Pap to attend the ceremony and represent the university. Károly Pap, who was the dean of the faculty of arts, accepted this with pleasure because he was a researcher of the poetry of Arany. But the ceremony was postponed because the train service became unreliable due to the war. The nationwide ceremony had to be cancelled because of the bad traffic conditions and it was never held in Nagyszalonta in 1917. This printed media sources inform us about this and the effect of the Great War on the centenary of the birth of János Arany.
Efektivitas Penyuluhan Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja Dengan Pemberian Modul Terhadap Perubahan Pengetahuan Remaja
Authors: Johariyah Afifah , Mariati Titik
Published: May 2018

ABSTRAK Survei yang dilakukan oleh WHO adanya informasi yang membaik dan benar, dapat menurunkan permasalan remaja salah satunya mengenai kesehatan reproduksi remaja. Berdasarkan hasil survey SDKI kesehatan reproduksi remaja Tahun 2012 yaitu pengetahuan remaja tentang kesehatan reproduksi masih relatif rendah. Jenis penelitian ini adalah pre Experinmental Design dengan menggunakan rancangan One-Group Pretest-Posttest. Sampel diambil sebanyak 31 siswa dengan teknik total sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan meliputi uji validitas, uji reliabilitas dengan cronbach alfa, uji normalitas, analisis univariat, analisis bivariat menggunakan uji wilcoxon. Hasil analisis menggunakan uji wilcoxon diperoleh bahwa ada perbedaan yang dignifikan terhadap perubahan pengetahuan remaja sebelum dan setelah diberi penyuluhan kesehatan reproduksi remaja dengan penyuluhan kesehatan reproduksi. Ada perbedaan yang sigifikan terhadap perubahan pengetahuan remaja sebelum dan setelah diberi pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi remaja dengan penyuluhan kesehatan reproduksi.Kata Kunci : Kesehatan reproduksi, Remaja, Moduk KRR, Pengetahuan
Analisis Tingkat Kepuasaan Pasien Rawat Jalan RSIA NUN Surabaya
Authors: Uktutias Sendy Ayu Mitra
Published: May 2018

ABSTRAK Pelayanan kesehatan yang bermutu adalah pelayanan yang sesuai dengan tingkat kepuasan pasien dan penyelenggaraanya sesuai standar dan kode etik profesi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengukur tingkat kepuasan pasien di RSIA NUN Surabaya dengan metode importance performance analysis (IPA), dan customer satisfaction index (CSI). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan rancang bangun cross sectional. Sampel penelitian ini adalah pasien rawat jalan. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan accidental sampling. Sampel diambil pada bulan Juli sampai Agustus 2017 sebanyak 96 orang. Penilaian menggunakan kuesioner yang sudah diisi pasien. Hasil pengukuran dari responden terhadap 25 atribut pertanyaan dan 11 atribut menunjukkan ketidaksesuaian antara kinerja dan kepentingan. Uji Diagram Kartesius menunjukkan atribut bukti langsung dengan nilai kinerja 3,13 dan nilai kepentingan 4,51 sehingga berada padakuadran I dan nilai kinerja 3,19 dan nilai kepentingan 4,84 pada kuadran III, hal ini secara kinerja masing kurang dan menjadi prioritas pertama dalam perbaikan untuk menaikkan tingkat kepuasan pasien. Analisa customer satisfaction index menunjukkan nilai 82% yang berarti pasien rawat jalan puas terhadap kinerja RSIA NUN di Surabaya. Kata Kunci : Kepuasan Pasien, Importance Performance Analysis, Uji DiagramKartesius
Analisis target dan realisasi pajak daerah
Authors: Rahayuanti Surya , Malisan Lewi , Kusumawardani Anisa
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui target pencapaian penerimaan pajak daerah dan persentase realisasi penerimaan pajak daerah di Badan Pendapatan Daerah Provinsi Kalimantan Timur tahun 2009-2016, terdiri dari pajak kendaraan bermotor, perubahan pajak kendaraan bermotor, bahan bakar kendaraan bermotor pajak, pajak air permukaan, dan pajak rokok. Jika realisasi penerimaan pajak daerah diharapkan pencapaian target, maka Badan Pangan Provinsi Kalimantan Timur dinilai memiliki efektif dan efisien dalam hal pemungutan pajak di Provinsi Kalimantan Timur. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis komparatif deskriptif, yaitu dilakukan dengan membandingkan target dan realisasi laporan pendapatan dalam beberapa periode dengan menunjukkan perbedaan kenaikan atau penurunan serta persentase penerimaan pajak daerah. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa realisasi penerimaan pajak daerah di Badan Pendapatan Daerah Propinsi Kalimantan Timur meningkat pada tahun 2009-2014, dan menurun pada tahun 2015-2016 dengan tingkat pencapaian sebesar 109%. Sedangkan persentase realisasi dari masing-masing jenis penerimaan pajak daerah adalah: pajak kendaraan bermotor sebesar 105%; perubahan pajak kendaraan bermotor 104%; pajak bahan bakar kendaraan bermotor sebesar 110%; pajak air permukaan 105%; dan pajak rokok sebesar 96%. Dari keseluruhannya dapat disimpulkan bahwa penurunan realisasi penerimaan pajak daerah adalah karena kurangnya kesadaran dan kepatuhan wajib pajak dalam membayar pajak. Badan Pendapatan Daerah Provinsi Kalimantan Timur harus mengoptimalkan sosialisasi dan penyuluhan tentang pentingnya membayar pajak, terutama pajak daerah.
Principais Desafios na Saúde
Authors: Martins José Carlos Lopes
Published: May 2018

Os sistemas de saúde estão submetidos a grande pressão por fatores externos e internos, os quais exigem um processo de adaptação constante no modelo governance, na organização do sistema e no financiamento para que a sua sustentabilidade e a equidade possam ser asseguradas; a adaptação às novas realidades não pode ser só normativa, tem de ser fundamentalmente organizacional, económica e pragmática.

Neste artigo são identificadas no sistema de saúde português mudanças que urge levar a cabo; desde logo uma separação clara e transparente dos diferentes papéis que o Estado vem desempenhando com manifesta ineficiência, devendo o Ministério da Saúde centrar a sua atuação primordialmente na regulação forte e efetiva e na contratualização competente, quer junto do setor público quer junto do setor privado, de serviços que lhe compete assegurar mas não necessariamente prestar. Ao mesmo tempo é também urgente a racionalização da oferta com diversificação de formas de gestão de unidades públicas, nomeadamente com parcerias público-privadas que constituem um potente fator de benchmarking para toda a rede e sobre as quais há evidência de aportarem value for money para o Estado.

Não se conhece com rigor a magnitude da ineficiência no nosso sistema de saúde, mas sabe-se que há enormes ganhos a capturar quer a nível da governance do sistema, quer da arquitetura da oferta, quer da melhoria de performance das unidades prestadoras.