bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of a Stepped-Care eHealth HIV Prevention Program for Diverse Adolescent Men Who Have Sex With Men: Protocol for a Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness Implementation Trial of SMART
Authors: Mustanski Brian , Moskowitz David A , Moran Kevin O , Newcomb Michael E , Macapagal Kathryn , Rodriguez-Díaz Carlos , Rendina H Jonathon , Laber Eric B , Li Dennis H , Matson Margaret , Talan Ali J , Cabral Cynthia
Published: July 2020

Background

Adolescent men who have sex with men (AMSM), aged 13 to 18 years, account for more than 80% of teen HIV occurrences. Despite this disproportionate burden, there is a conspicuous lack of evidence-based HIV prevention programs. Implementation issues are critical as traditional HIV prevention delivery channels (eg, community-based organizations, schools) have significant access limitations for AMSM. As such, eHealth interventions, such as our proposed SMART program, represent an excellent modality for delivering AMSM-specific intervention material where youth are.

Objective

This randomized trial aimed to test the effectiveness of the SMART program in reducing condom-less anal sex and increasing condom self-efficacy, condom use intentions, and HIV testing for AMSM. We also plan to test whether SMART has differential effectiveness across important subgroups of AMSM based on race and ethnicity, urban versus rural residence, age, socioeconomic status, and participation in an English versus a Spanish version of SMART.

Methods

Using a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial design, we will evaluate the impact of a stepped-care package of increasingly intensive eHealth interventions (ie, the universal, information-based SMART Sex Ed; the more intensive, selective SMART Squad; and a higher cost, indicated SMART Sessions). All intervention content is available in English and Spanish. Participants are recruited primarily from social media sources using paid and unpaid advertisements.

Results

The trial has enrolled 1285 AMSM aged 13 to 18 years, with a target enrollment of 1878. Recruitment concluded in June 2020. Participants were recruited from 49 US states as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Assessments of intervention outcomes at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months are ongoing.

Conclusions

SMART is the first web-based program for AMSM to take a stepped-care approach to sexual education and HIV prevention. This design indicates that SMART delivers resources to all adolescents, but more costly treatments (eg, video chat counseling in SMART Sessions) are conserved for individuals who need them the most. SMART has the potential to reach AMSM to provide them with a sex-positive curriculum that empowers them with the information, motivation, and skills to make better health choices.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT03511131; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03511131

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/19701
Responses to Concerning Posts on Social Media and Their Implications for Suicide Prevention Training for Military Veterans: Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Teo Alan R , Strange Wynn , Bui Ricky , Dobscha Steven K , Ono Sarah S
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

A “concerning post” is a display of a user’s emotional crisis on a social media platform. A better understanding of concerning posts is relevant to suicide prevention, but little is known about social media users’ attitudes and responses to concerning posts. Military veterans in the United States are disproportionately affected by suicide, often use social media, and may have exposure to individuals with elevated suicide risk via concerning posts.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the study was (1) to obtain insight into whether and how US military veterans respond to members of their social network on social media (ie, “friends”) who are experiencing substantial emotional distress, and (2) to identify potential interventions that could assist in users’ response to concerning posts.

METHODS

We recruited veterans through Facebook and conducted semistructured interviews with 30 participants between June and December 2017. We used a summary template for rapid analysis of each interview, followed by double-coding using a codebook based on topic domains from the interview guide. Members of the research team met regularly to discuss emerging patterns in the data, generate themes, and select representative quotes for inclusion in the manuscript.

RESULTS

Veterans were reluctant to disclose emotional and health issues on Facebook, but they were open to reaching out to others’ concerning posts. There was a complex calculus underlying whether and how veterans responded to a concerning post, which involved considering (1) physical proximity to the person posting, (2) relationship closeness, (3) existing responses to the post, and (4) ability to maintain contact with the person. Veterans desired additional training, backed by community-based veteran organizations, in how to respond to concerning posts from peers.

CONCLUSIONS

There is a need to incorporate features that will help veterans effectively respond to concerning posts from peers into suicide prevention training and to expand access for veterans to such training.
Statistical Prediction of the Evolution of COVID-19 outbreak in Egypt (Preprint)
Authors: Uskoković Vuk , Ahmed M. K. , Afifi M.
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Egypt has been on the rise.

OBJECTIVE

The development of a reasonable statistical model to predict the evolution of the COVID-19 epidemic is essential in the effort to establish a strategy for flatting the infection curve.

METHODS

Here we report on the results of the implementation of the susceptible-exposed-infectious-recovered (SEIR) mathematical model on the official data.

RESULTS

These results suggest that the peak of the infection curve might be reached on July 27, 2020, with around 820,000 of the cases of infection. Due to restrictions of the diagnosis policy in Egypt, this number is predicted to be lower, i.e. , around 110,000. In addition, the reproduction number will continue to be reduced, largely due to the government countermeasures. It is predicted to achieve approximately 0.611 by the middle of November.

CONCLUSIONS

Given the continuation of the current measures, the first wave of the outbreak in Egypt is expected to subside. The computational model elaborated here could be readily applied to numerous other countries and their individual geographic regions.

CLINICALTRIAL

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A REVIEW ON APPLICATION OF NANOADJUVANT AS DELIVERY SYSTEM
Authors: DEWANGAN HITESH KUMAR , SINGH SHUBHAM , MISHRA ROHIT , DUBEY ROSHAN KUMAR
Published: July 2020

Worldwide immunization can save millions of peoples to lives year by using the vaccines. The subunit of antigen components is manufactured which can stimulate the immune system by providing specific immunity against specific diseases. Subunit vaccines have many advantages like as high safety profile but having limited ability to provide immunogenicity. These traditional subunit vaccines activate only innate immunity, encourage cell-mediated transport of antigen to lymphoid tissues. Newly nano-adjuvants based vaccines carrier systems like liposomes, virosome, micelles, polymeric particles, protein, and peptides are developed by using various substances like viral proteins, polymer and polystyrene having immanent adjuvanticity and also provide exalted capability in manufacturing subunit vaccines. It has chromospheres substances that have various properties such as targeted, anti-damaging and caliber to lead immune reactions towards Th1 and Th2 route, which is an important feature for humoral as well as cellular immunity. The whole thing based on the carrier system, the role of nano-adjuvants, its pharmacokinetics and distribution in the body system. It has the ability to provide antigen-specific immunity to both systemic as well as mucosal by different vaccination passage. Also, the nano-adjuvants based vaccine suggested that direct targeting of antigen to improve the vaccine potency without sacrificing safety.
AN OUTLINE OF VARIABLES IN PELLETIZATION BY EXTRUSION AND SPHERONIZATION
Authors: MISHRA RAKESH V. , PALDEWAR SHUBHAM G. , NANDGUDE TANAJI D.
Published: July 2020

Pelletization is an agglomeration process which converts fine granules or powders of bulk drugs into small, free-flowing, spherical units, known as pellets. The pelletization can be achieved either through agitation, compaction (extrusion-spheronization), drug layering and globulation. Among the various pelletization techniques extrusion–spheronization process is preferred over other methods for the preparation of pellets as it allows the incorporation of the higher amount of drug, modified physical characteristics of the drug (density, sphericity, narrow size distribution, smoother surface) and multiple drugs can be easily combined in the same unit. This current review summarizes the findings or investigations by the researchers on various variables, including process parameters, equipment parameters and formulation parameters influencing the quality of pellets. The article also focuses on process optimization and additives used in pellets formulation. To prepare the current review search criterion used was the parameters affecting final pellet characterization in the extrusion spheronization process. The sources were peer-reviewed relevant scientific articles of recognized journals. Keywords used as filters were extrusion, spheronization, formulation parameters, process parameters, equipment parameters, moisture content, granulating liquid, drying rate, extrusion temperature, spheronizer load, pelletization. Literature survey has been done in a range of years (1992-2019) regarding the various variables of the extrusion spheronization process, which affects and has foremost impact on the final quality of pellets so as to make the review updated and comprehensive.
La investigación acerca del acoso y violencia escolares en México
Authors: de Agüero Servín Mercedes
Published: July 2020

Este artículo analiza la investigación publicada en español acerca del acoso y la violencia escolares en México; muestra los ejes temáticos de los estudios, y los tipos de violencia y de actores educativos implicados en los centros escolares de secundaria y bachillerato. Este texto ofrece un panorama introductorio acerca de cómo se expresan los actos de acoso, hostigamiento, discriminación y desigualdad, los cuales se reproducen en las relaciones sociales y construyen identidades, así como la manera en la que se vuelven prácticas sociales de la violencia. Estas prácticas generan aprendizajes sobre la convivencia escolar y construyen contextos e interacciones entre los actores educativos, que se traducen en un fenómeno histórico-cultural de reproducción, resistencia y conflicto de desigualdad social e inequidad.
Otro hombre es posible: GENDES y los hombres en la igualdad de género
Authors: Vargas Urías Mauro Antonio
Published: July 2020

Este artículo plantea un recuento general de la creación y existencia de gendes, una organización de la sociedad civil mexicana fundada para impulsar la igualdad sustantiva desde el trabajo con hombres. Inicia explicando los factores estructurales que configuran la cultura machista como un problema histórico, justificando así el surgimiento de esta iniciativa de intervención, para luego dar cuenta del andamiaje institucional y metodológico que sostiene el trabajo de la asociación, desagregado en la descripción de varias estrategias que impulsa este colectivo. Finalmente, este texto termina exponiendo algunos desafíos que, desde esa apuesta institucional, se identifican como razones para continuar y lograr la premisa de implicar a los hombres en la consecución efectiva de la igualdad de género.
Una aproximación al currículo y al género como desafíos para el sistema educativo nacional
Authors: Benavides Lara Mario Alberto , Galván Aguilar Nancy Araceli
Published: July 2020

En este artículo se problematiza el tema del género y el currículo a la luz del contexto actual de violencia contra las mujeres. La atención del problema de la violencia contra las mujeres es un tema del que no pueden estar ajenas las instituciones de educación de todos los niveles. Así, la incorporación de la perspectiva de género en el currículo es una forma de impulsar cambios efectivos en las prácticas educativas universitarias.
Effect of an extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa L., on oxidative stress induced in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Pacheco Coello Franklin , Orosco-Vargas Corymar , Peraza-Marrero María , Pinto-Catari Ibis , Ramirez-Azuaje Doralys
Published: July 2020

Hibiscus sabdariffa-based infusions or drinks are characterized by their high content of bioactive compounds that provide them with an antioxidant capacity that is of great interest in the scientific world. The research consisted in evaluating the antioxidant effect of an aqueous extract of H. sabdariffa, by inducing Saccharomyces cerevisiae to an oxidative stress due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide. The Folin-Ciocalteu method was used for the determination of total phenols in the extract. To evaluate the antioxidant capacity, the extract was diluted, a concentration of 4.5 106 cells/mL of S. cerevisiae was adjusted, and then aliquots of pure and diluted extract were added. Oxidative stress inhibition was observed in each of the assays with statistical difference, relative to the positive control. These results show that H. sabdariffa has an antioxidant capacity that favors the biological activity of S. cerevisiae, contributing to the decrease of the levels of reactive oxygen species and minimizing oxidative damage.
Trayectorias laborales de mujeres de sectores populares en transición hacia la vida adulta
Authors: Cardozo Griselda , González Ana Silvia
Published: July 2020

El presente refiere a un estudio cualitativo que se propuso caracterizar las trayectorias laborales de mujeres jóvenes de sectores populares de Córdoba (Argentina) en su transición a la vida adulta, indicando los factores de vulnerabilidad que las caracterizan. Se trabajó con diez mujeres entre 20 y 26 años que concurrían a dos centros educativos socio laborales y se utilizó como instrumento de recolección de datos el relato biográfico. Las categorías centrales identificadas como ejes biográficos vinculados al papel de la experiencia laboral fueron: Las condiciones socioeconómicas heredadas, las condiciones de género, los itinerarios entorno a la transición educación - trabajo, la incidencia de la capacitación laboral en la construcción del futuro. Los resultados mostraron diversidad en su inserción al mundo adulto, siendo la ecuación de ser jóvenes, mujeres y pobres una barrera que delimita tanto las opciones y necesidades, como las aspiraciones y obstáculos que se presentan.
Effect of Storage Conditions on Physicochemical Characteristics and Phenolic Compounds of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)
Authors: Barragán López José Andrés , Franco Peñata Arlet Patricia , López Pastén Jessica , Pérez Cervera Carmen Elena
Published: July 2020

High demand for fresh fruit and vegetables requires the implementation of techniques to extend the shelf life of these highly perishable products. A widely used method for this purpose is the refrigeration; however, it is known that most of the vegetables preserved in this way evidence chilling injury signs during storage. Eggplants cv C029 recently harvested were stored at 13°C packed into low-density polyethylene bags either with perforations (PPB), vacuum packaged (VPB), or unpacked during 5, 10, 15 and 20 days to evaluate the effect of chilling on physicochemical characteristics and visual appearance. Unpacked Eggplants presented remarkable chilling injury symptoms, losing its commercial quality before 10d of storage. Fruit stored in VPB showed discoloration affecting visual appearance but maintains the phenolic compounds and avoided pulp and seeds browning. Eggplants packed in PPB showed the best results in this work, preserving overall characteristics during 15d.
Tangential Microfiltration of blackberry (Rubus adenotrichus Schltdl.) juice sweetened with stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni)
Authors: González Torrivilla César , Vaillant Barka Fabrice , Tapia González María Soledad
Published: July 2020

The modern consumer values those components that can promote their well-being and help them reduce the risk of diseases the use of steviolglucosides as a sweetener in the formulation of foods is promising. The study evaluated the tangential microfiltration for clarification and conservation of blackberry juice sweetened with dried leaves of stevia. Two ceramic membranes were evaluated. The tests were performed at 35°C in concentration mode at a constant transmembrane pressure and tangential velocity. The formulation of the juice was defined through sensory evaluation tests. Volume, flow permeate, temperature, and pressure input and output were registered. The results of the variables analyzed in the process, as well as the physicochemical characterization of clarified juice, helped define the operating conditions for draw two formulations of microfiltrated juice, sweetened with stevia or sucrose, and thus evaluate the effectiveness of microfiltration as a conservation treatment. Aciduric microorganisms were quantified; molds and yeasts were carried out in the generated pasteurized samples stored at five different temperatures (5, 20, 30, 37, and 45°C). The recovery permeate juice obtained was 84.62%.  The permeate Flow (Jp), exhibited higher values ​​at 40L/hm2. Also, the concentration of stevioside and rebaudioside A in the retentate increased with advancing ultrafiltration. A significant variation in color, turbidity, and soluble solids, was observed, unlike the pH. Also, its chemical and microbiological stability is confirmed that allows you to preserve quality during 27 days of storage.
ANÁLISE PER CAPITA DO ABASTECIMENTO DE ÁGUA NO MUNICÍPIO DE SOLEDADE (RIO GRANDE DO SUL)
Authors: Silva Gustavo Maciel da , Schwantz Patricia Inês , Prestes Marta Martins Barbosa , Quevedo Carlos Augusto de , Porn Cândice Maiéli , Lara Daniela Mueller de
Published: July 2020

Conhecer as possibilidades hídricas e o perfil de consumo de uma população torna-se uma ferramenta de gestão imprescindível neste atual cenário ambiental. Neste sentido, este estudo objetiva realizar uma análise comparativa per capita do abastecimento e consumo de água no município de Soledade/RS e demais municípios do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul e do Brasil. Para a realização do estudo foi realizado uma pesquisa bibliográfica tendo como base uma abordagem quantitativa. Os dados foram fornecidos pela Companhia Riograndense de Saneamento – CORSAN para o ano de 2017. O município de Soledade apresentou um consumo médio dia de 108,4 litros por habitante. Ao comparar com o Sistema Nacional de Informações sobre o Saneamento - SNIS (2017), o consumo médio de água no Brasil está na faixa de 154,1 litros por habitante/dia, ou seja, um percentual de 30,6% maior do que o consumo de Soledade. Ao comparar o consumo médio do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (Ano de 2016) com o município de Soledade (Ano 2017), observa-se que Soledade consome 26,6% menos que a média do Estado. Conclui-se que estudos sobre o consumo de água tratada são extremamente importantes, pois ajudam as municipalidades e as empresas gestoras de tratamento de água a fazer previsões e planejamento a partir dos resultados obtidos.
DIFERENCIAIS DE RENDIMENTOS DO TRABALHO NA AGROPECUÁRIA BRASILEIRA: UMA ABORDAGEM POR REGRESSÕES QUANTÍLICAS
Authors: Da Silva Filho Luís Abel , Silva Edicléia De Oliveira , Miyamoto Bruno César Brito
Published: July 2020

As transformações registradas na agropecuária brasileira nos últimos anos foram substancialmente elevadas, no que diz respeito às formas de produção vis-à-vis às de trabalho. Assim sendo, este artigo visa analisar os diferenciais de rendimentos do trabalho na agropecuária brasileira – a partir dos efeitos das características socioeconômicas e demográficas dos ocupados, bem como do perfil dos postos de trabalho – ao longo da distribuição condicional dos salários. Recorreu-se a uma análise empírica, a partir do uso de Regressões Quantílicas, e o uso dos microdados da Relação Anual de Informações Sociais – RAIS da secretaria da previdência social e emprego do Ministério da Economia – ME. Os resultados mostram que os efeitos das características socioeconômicas e demográficas dos ocupados impactam sobre os rendimentos do trabalho ao longo de toda a distribuição condicional dos salários e em todos os anos em apreço.
Implementación de Sap Business One Utilizando la Metodologia Kaizen en las Mypes en el Sector Automotriz
Authors: Montero Zúñiga Evelyn Trinidad
Published: July 2020

Las medianas y pequeñas empresas (MYPES) del sector automotriz requieren la mejora continua para efectos de lograr la competitividad a consecuencia de la globalización en los negocios que avanza a pasos agigantados, llevándonos a agilizar los procesos contables y financieros para obtener la información en tiempo real y tomar decisiones con el objeto de incrementar la productividad, patrimonio y control de las operaciones, logrando el posicionamiento de la empresa.
Esta es una investigación aplicada con un diseño experimental. Se basa en la implementación de SAP BUSINESS ONE (Sistemas, Aplicaciones y Productos en Procesamiento de datos) y la utilización de la metodología Kaizen en los diferentes procesos y operaciones que realizan las medianas y pequeñas empresas (MYPES) del sector automotriz en las actividades de venta y servicio de mantenimiento de vehículos nuevos. La implementación y adaptación se ejecutó en un periodo de un año, se efectuó en tres etapas, en la primera se analizó la información del sistema contable, los procesos utilizados, volumen de operaciones, equipo de trabajo, tecnología actual y formas de pensar de todos los colaboradores de la empresa. En la segunda etapa, la información obtenida permito fijar los objetivos de la implementación que se pretende logar. En la tercera etapa, desarrollo, interpretación y análisis estadístico de los resultados obtenidos revelaron que la implementación contable de SAP BUSINESS ONE utilizando la metodología Kaizen fue satisfactoria, lo que queda ampliado y demostrado en el acápite del   desarrollo, análisis, resultados y Conclusiones.
Neobancos Nuevo Reto en el Mercado Financiero Peruano
Authors: Giudice Baca Victor , Zapata Tito Rosario
Published: July 2020

La Competencia de la Banca Tradicional con las Empresas Electrónicas Fintech, la Banca en la Sombra y los Neobancos es un escenario de alta intensidad  en la Unión Europea, los EE.UU, Japón, Brasil y Argentina. Los Neobancos aliados a bancos grandes de EE.UU y Europa se han convertido en Neobancos Transnacionales que pueden aparecer  en  el  Perú  el  Año 2020. Tres de  ellos  ya  han  solicitado  Licencia de  Operación a la SBS. Se ha investigado 17 operaciones innovativas y de éxito de los Neobancos a Escala Internacional. Las fuentes de la Investigación han sido Consultoras Internacionales en Banca y Finanzas.
UMA EXPERIÊNCIA ALAGOANA DE FORMAÇÃO EM SAÚDE COM A GESTÃO AUTÔNOMA DA MEDICAÇÃO
Authors: Silveira Marilia , Damasceno Maysa Lanne Vieira , Da Costa Mirella Cordeiro Moreira , Jorge Jorgina Sales
Published: July 2020

Este artigo trata de uma experiência de pesquisa com a Gestão Autônoma da Medicação (GAM) no nordeste brasileiro, precisamente na cidade de Maceió/Alagoas. Um dos desdobramentos da chegada da GAM neste campo foi a construção de uma disciplina eletiva sobre a GAM como estratégia formativa e sensibilizadora da rede. Utilizamos os princípios da GAM para dirigir a experiência na sala de aula e nas práticas em dois Centros de Atenção Psicossocial. A partir dessa experiência analisamos os efeitos de utilizar a estratégia GAM como estratégia de formação na universidade e na rede de saúde mental.
Competencias clínicas y carga laboral del profesional de Enfermería en la Unidad de Cuidado Intensivo adulto
Authors: Acosta-Romo María Fernanda , Maya-Pantoja Gloria Janeth
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: Describir las competencias clínicas y la carga laboral del profesional de enfermería en las unidades de cuidado intensivo adulto de algunas instituciones prestadoras de servicios de Salud. Materiales y métodos: estudio observacional de corte transversal. Se estudiaron seis unidades de cuidado intensivo adulto y se trabajó con 40 profesionales de enfermería. Se diseñó y validó un instrumento mediante ronda de expertos en docencia e investigación, para evaluar las competencias clínicas de profesionales de enfermería. La carga laboral fue evaluada mediante el instrumento validado y adaptado al español, Nursing Activities Score. Resultados: las competencias clínicas que los profesionales de enfermería realizan en menores porcentajes son: apoyo a familiares por al menos una hora 2,7%; comunicación con familiares 2,7%; centrando su atención en administración de medicación, excluidos fármacos vaso activos 89,2%; tareas administrativas rutinarias y de organización con dedicación de 2 horas en el turno, investigación, actualización de protocolos, tramitación de ingresos y altas. El promedio del Nursing Activities Score, auto diligenciado fue de 68 puntos y en el observacional de 53. La diferencia entre los promedios no fue estadísticamente significativa p 0.078, lo que indica mayores niveles de sobrecarga percibidos por los profesionales, en escala de cien puntos. Conclusión: la evaluación de las competencias clínicas y la carga laboral del profesional de enfermería que labora en las Unidades de Cuidado Intensivo, favorecen la toma de decisiones y las prácticas de la disciplina, en beneficio de la calidad del cuidado de enfermería en unidades especializadas.
Sentimientos y cambios en niños y adolescentes con cáncer en Montería (2019)
Authors: Puello-Alcocer Elsy Cecilia , Herrera-Espitia Katy Karina , German-Orozco Sanyi Carolina
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: Comprender los sentimientos de los niños y adolescentes con diagnóstico de cáncer, a través de la indagación de los cambios que experimentan. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio cualitativo con aproximación fenomenológica contó con la participación de 5 niños y adolescentes con diagnóstico de cáncer, atendidos en la ciudad de Montería, Córdoba. Fueron seleccionados mediante la técnica de muestreo bola de nieve. A los participantes se les aplicó una entrevista semiestructurada y observación participante hasta alcanzar el nivel de saturación. Resultados: Se identificaron sentimientos de esperanza y de frustración. Los participantes perciben que sus vidas se transformaron, que su interacción social disminuyó al igual que las actividades educativas. De igual forma sintieron miedo y dolor al tener que enfrentar los estigmas que tiene la sociedad sobre esta enfermedad; no obstante, resaltan que ahora reciben más expresiones de amor y comprensión de toda su familia. Conclusión: Los niños y adolescentes con cáncer expresan que no es fácil afrontar todos los cambios y temores que viven; sin embargo, le otorgan a esta experiencia un significado de transformación y crecimiento personal; de forma paralela, experimentan miedos, dolor, preocupación, temor a la muerte e incertidumbre, además de enfrentarse a las representaciones sociales de esta patología.
A Comparative Study of EFL Classroom Management Strategies employed by Public and Private School English Teachers
Authors: Abdullah Nauman A
Published: July 2020

This research project was a comparative study of classroom management practices of English language teachers in secondary level public and private sector schools of Lahore. The purpose of the research was to establish the practices and the strategies used by the English language teachers. A total of 200 including 100 public sector and 100 private sector school teachers, teaching English language, were randomly selected for the present research using random sampling techniques. A close-ended questionnaire was developed by the researchers to collect data from the respondents. The researchers personally collected the data. After receiving the data they were entered into the spreadsheet of SPSS version 21.0. Different statistical techniques were used to analyze the data. Mean scores along with standard deviations were calculated in descriptive statistics. In inferential statistics, independent sample t-tests and one-way ANOVA were calculated. There were significant differences in the classroom management strategies used by public sector and private sector English language teachers. Policy recommendations were given for the administration of the schools to encourage EFL teachers to effectively use classroom management strategies.
Participating in an international project on readers’ response to Lord of the Flies: insights into undergraduate students’ responses
Authors: Syed Ghazal Kazim , Panhwar Manzoor-ul-Mustafa
Published: July 2020

This paper presents the findings of a study based on students’ response to participating in an international project. This international project was a collaboration between Pakistan, the UK and Norway. Collaborative teaching techniques of using literature circles within each class and google circles across the three contexts (online) were used. Twelve participating students from Pakistan were interviewed to explore their reactions to the international study. Students felt that they learnt new things from the use of these innovative methods, were able to learn from foreigners and felt a sense of connectivity to their groups. It is recommended that students from Pakistan be given such exposure to overcome their hesitation. It is recommended that further research be carried out in other contexts as well to determine if the use of such teaching pedagogies can benefit other teachers of literature.
Research Initiatives in Accounting Education: Managing Academic Programs
Authors: Albring Susan M. , Elder Randal J.
Published: July 2020

This essay discusses select aspects of managing an academic program including quality and quantity of students and student recruitment, curricular development, measuring program quality and department performance, funding, and accreditation that affect the quality of accounting education. We include a broad overview of how the topics are interrelated and discuss observable output measures of program quality including CPA exam and other standardized test results, student placement, and longer-term measures of career success. We discuss select research to identify current knowledge and research related to managing an academic program. We also suggest unanswered research questions related to managing an academic program to encourage future research in this area. Many of these research questions are particularly important as accounting appears to be entering a period of declining enrollment and resources.
Universal Drug Coverage and Socioeconomic Disparities in Health Care Costs Among Persons With Diabetes
Authors: Isaranuwatchai Wanrudee , Fazli Ghazal S. , Bierman Arlene S. , Lipscombe Lorraine L. , Mitsakakis Nicholas , Shah Baiju R. , Wu C. Fangyun , Johns Ashley , Booth Gillian L.
Published: July 2020

OBJECTIVE

To examine whether neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) is a predictor of non-drug-related health care costs among Canadian adults with diabetes and, if so, whether SES disparities in costs are reduced after age 65 years, when universal drug coverage commences as an insurable benefit.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Administrative health databases were used to examine publicly funded health care expenditures among 698,113 younger (20–64 years) and older (≥65 years) adults with diabetes in Ontario from April 2004 to March 2014. Generalized linear models were constructed to examine relative and absolute differences in health care costs (total and non-drug-related costs) across neighborhood SES quintiles, by age, with adjustment for differences in age, sex, diabetes duration, and comorbidity.

RESULTS

Unadjusted costs per person-year in the lowest SES quintile (Q1) versus the highest (Q5) were 39% higher among younger adults ($5,954 vs. $4,270 [Canadian dollars]) but only 9% higher among older adults ($10,917 vs. $9,993). Adjusted non-drug costs (primarily for hospitalizations and physician visits) were $1,569 per person-year higher among younger adults in Q1 vs. Q5 (modeled relative cost difference: 35.7% higher) and $139.3 million per year among all individuals in Q1. Scenarios in which these excess costs per person-year were decreased by ≥10% or matched the relative difference among seniors suggested a potential for savings in the range of $26.0–$128.2 million per year among all lower-SES adults under age 65 years (Q1–Q4).

CONCLUSIONS

SES is a predictor of diabetes-related health care costs in our setting, more so among adults under age 65 years, a group that lacks universal drug coverage under Ontario’s health care system. Non-drug-related health care costs were more than one-third higher in younger, lower-SES adults, translating to >$1 billion more in health care expenditures over 10 years.
Strategi Chef De Partie Hot Kitchen Dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Makanan Di Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Authors: Pratiwi Komang Sri , Rahmawati Putu Indah , Andiani Nyoman Dini
Published: July 2020

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kendala-kendala apa saja yang dialami chef de partie hot kitchen dalam meningkatkan kualitas makanan di Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel serta strategi dalam meningkatkan kualitas makanan di Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah Chef de Partie hot kitchen Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. Objek penelitian ini adalah strategi chef de partie hot kitchen dalam meningkatkan kualitas makanan di Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. Teknik analisis data yang dipergunakan adalah analisa deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa (1) kendala-kendala yang dialami chef de partie hot kitchen dalam meningkatkan kualitas makanan, yaitu pengadaan peralatan kurang, pengadaan bahan baku kurang memadai, product knowledge. (2) Strategi chef de partie hot kitchen dalam meningkatkan kualitas makanan di Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel dilakukan dengan melakukan survey kepuasan tamu dan mengikuti pelatihan seperti standar penyajian dan standar rasa. Kata kunci: strategi, kitchen, kualitas makanan, chef de partie, hotel Abstract This study aims to determine obstacles experienced by chef de partie hot kitchen in improving food quality at the Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel and strategy in improving food quality at the discovery kartika plaza hotel. Data collection methods used are observation, interview, documentation. Subjects in this study is Chef de Partie hot kitchen of Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. The object of this research is Chef de partie hot kitchen strategy in improving food quality at the discovery kartika plaza hotel .This research use qualitative approach. The results showed that (1) any obstacles experienced by Chef de partie hot kitchen in improving food quality at the discovery kartika plaza hotel, is the procurement of equipment is lacking,the procurement of raw materials is inadequate,and product knowledge. (2) Chef de partie hot kitchen strategy in improving food quality at the discovery kartika plaza hotel is done by conducting guest satisfaction surveys and attending training such as presentation standard and taste standard. Keywords: Strategy, Kitchen, Food quality,Chef de partie, hotel
Meningkatkan Kualitas Produk Pastry Di Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort Melalui Pengolahan Bahan Baku
Authors: Sukawati Luh Putu , Widiastini Ni Made Ary , Rahmawati Putu Indah
Published: July 2020

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui produk pastry yang di jual di hotel Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort dan strategi yang dilakukan dalam meningkatkan kualitas produk pastry di hotel Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah Executive Sous Chef, Chef Pastry, Chef de Partie dan Staff Kitchen Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort. Objek penelitian ini adalah strategi dalam meningkatkan kualitas produk pastry di hotel Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort. Teknik analisis yang dipergunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor yang mempengaruhi produk pastry yang dijual di hotel Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort adalah rendahnya penjualan produk pastry dan bahan baku untuk pembuatan kue. Strategi yang dilakukan dalam meningkatkan kualitas produk pastry di hotel Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort adalah membuat inovasi baru yang membuat keunikan di setiap penyajian, hygiene dan sanitasi, serta menjaga dan meningkatkan kualitas makanan. Kata Kunci: Produk pastry, Bahan baku, Kualitas produk Anantara Seminyak Bali Abstract This study aims to find out pastry products sold at Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort hotels and the strategy carried out in improving the quality of pastry products in Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort hotel. Data collection methods used are observation, interviews and documentation. The subjects in this study were the Sous Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, Chef de Partie and Kitchen Staff Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort. The object of this research is a strategy in improving the quality of pastry products at the Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort hotel. The analysis technique used is qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of the study indicate that the factors that influence the pastry products sold at the Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort hotels is low sales of pastry products and raw materials for making cake, the strategy carried out in improving the quality of pastry products at the Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort hotels is making new innovations which makes it unique in every presentation, hygiene and sanitation, and maintaining and improving food quality. Keywords: Pastry products, Raw materials, Product quality Anantara Seminyak Bali
Pengaruh Sistem Penghargaan (Reward) Terhadap Kinerja Trainee Di Hotel Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali
Authors: Indah Putu Panca Adi Pratiwi , Rahmawati Putu Indah , Andiani Nyoman Dini
Published: July 2020

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh sistem penghargaan (reward) terhadap kinerja trainee di Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali. Objek penelitian adalah Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali. Populasi penelitian ini adalah trainee disemua departement dan sampel penelitian adalah tiga puluh orang trainee dari semua departement di Hotel Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik deskriptif kuantitatif yang di dapatkan dengan kuesioner dengan skala likert diolah menggunakan sistem spss, kemudian hasil yang didapatkan dari mengolah data akan di deskripsikan dengan sistematis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa adanya pengaruh yang siginifikan sistem penghargaan (reward) terhadap kinerja trainee. Hal ini dapat dilihat dimana trainee yang diberikan apresisasi atau reward menunjukkan kinerja yang lebih baik dari pada trainee yang tidak diberikan penghargaan (reward). Jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa sistem pemberian reward kepada trainee memiliki efek yang positif terhadap kinerja trainee. Kata Kunci: Sistem Penghargaan, Reward, Kinerja, Trainee, Hotel Abstract This study aimed at investigating the effect of reward system towards trainee’s performance in Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali. The object of this study was Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali. The population of this study was the all trainee of department and sample of this study was thirty of trainee in Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali. This study uses descriptive quantitative techniques obtained by questionnaire with likert scale will then be processed using spss system, then the results obtained from the data processing described systematically. It was found that there is a significant effect of of reward system towards trainee’s performance in Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali. It can be seen that the performance of trainee who given any reward was increased. So it can be concluded that reward system has a positive effect towards trainee’s performance. Key Word: Reward System, Reward, Performance, Trainee, Hotel
Bingkai Halal dan Non Halal: Studi Kasus Penerapan Halal Food di Restoran Spice Beach Club Bali
Authors: Faraudis Zein , Andiani Nyoman Dini , Rahmawati Putu Indah
Published: July 2020

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses penyimpanan bahan halal dan nonhalal di Spice Beach Club Bali serta mengetahui eksistensi hidangan halal di Spice Beach Club Bali. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian desktiptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa, 1) Dalam penyimpanan bahan halal dan non halal dilakukan dalam satu tempat dan setiap bahan akan dijadikan satu wadah menurut jenis dan kategori bahan tersebut, 2) Eksistensi hidangan halal di Spice Beach Club Bali disukai oleh para tamu. Ini bisa dilihat dari pemesanan terhadap hidangan halal sekitar 91,7%. Jika dilihat, sebagian besar menu makanan dari Spice Beach Club Bali merupakan hidangan halal. Kata Kunci : Penyimpanan, Halal, Non-Halal dan Eksistemsi. Abstract This study aims to find out how to store halal and nonhalal ingredients at Spice Beach Club Bali and also to find out the existence of halal dishes at Spice Beach Club Bali. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. These results indicate that 1) in storing halal and nonhalal ingredient in one place and each ingredient will be made into one container according to the type and category of said ingredient, 2) approximately 91,7% restaurant customer order halal dishes. Most food menus from the Spice Beach Club Bali are halal dishes. Keywords : Storage, Halal, Non-Halal and Existence.
PENGARUH TINGKAT PERTUMBUHAN LABA, VARIABILITAS LABA, DAN DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO TERHADAP PRICE EARNING RATIO PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR DI PT. BURSA EFEK JAKARTA
Authors: Yulianthini Ni Nyoman
Published: July 2020

Penilaian terhadap price earning ratio dapat digunakan sebagai dasar pengambilan keputusan yang lebih relevan dibandingkan pendekatan present value di pasar modal. Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tingkat pertumbuhan laba, variabilitas laba dan dividend payout ratio terhadap  dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan pengujian secara serempak diperoleh hasil bahwa tingkat pertumbuhan laba, variabilitas laba dan dividend payout ratio secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap  price earning ratio pada perusahaan manufaktur di PT. Bursa Efek Jakarta dengan taraf nyata 5 persen. Koefisien determinasi sebesar 63,8 persen, yang menunjukkan bahwa 63,8 persen variasi (naik turunnya) PER ditentukan oleh tingkat pertumbuhan laba, variabilitas laba dan dividend payout ratio dan sisanya sebesar 36,2 persen dipengaruhi variabel lain. Pengujian secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa tingkat pertumbuhan laba, variabilitas laba dan dividend payout ratio berpengaruh signifikan terhadap PER dengan taraf nyata 5 persen. Sedangkan variabel yang paling berpengaruh terhadap PER pada perusahaan manufaktur di di PT. Bursa Efek Jakarta adalah variabilitas laba dengan kontribusi sebesar 46,4 persen.Kata kunci : Dividend Payout Ratio, Price Earning Ratio, Tingkat Pertumbuhan Laba, Variabilitas Laba
PENGARUH BEBAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA SALES PROMOTION DENGAN MOTIVASI SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI DI PT. WORLD INNOVATIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONCABANG SINGARAJA
Authors: Aksama I Gede Ukas , Heryanda Komang Krisna , Widiastini Ni Made Ary
Published: July 2020

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji (1) pengaruh beban kerja terhadap kinerja sales promotion, (2) pengaruh  beban kerja terhadap kinerja  sales promotion dengan motivasi sebagai variabel moderasi. Penelitian ini meggunakan desain kuantitatif kausal. PT.  World Innovative Telecommunication  merupakan salah satu perusahaan elektronik yang memproduk smartphone dengan merek OPPO.Subjek penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan sales promotion PT World Innovative Telecommunication Cabang Singaraja yaitu sebanyak 34 orang. Objek penelitian ini adalah beban kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan sales promotion dengan motivasi sebagai variable moderasi karyawan. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analsis moderasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1)Beban kerja berpengaruh negative dan signifikan terhadap kinerja, menunjukan beban kerja dapat menurunkan kinerja sales promotion.(2) motivasi dapat mempengaruhi beban kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan, yakni motivasi dapat menurunkan beban kerja sehingga meningkatkan kinerja. Kata kunci: Beban Kerja, Kinerja, Motivasi.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN CITRA MEREK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN SEPEDA MOTOR HONDA SCOOPY PADA PT. MERTHA BUANA MOTOR SINGARAJA
Authors: Niluh Kurnia Dewi Pratami Niluh Dewi , Triansari Nana Trianasari , Rahutama Atidira Rahutama Atidira
Published: July 2020

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh: 1. kualitas produk terhadap keputusan pembelian, 2. Citra merek terhadap keputusan pembelian, 3. kualitas produk terhadap citra merek dan 4. kualitas produk terhadap keputusan pembelian melalui citra merek pada PT Mertha Buana Motor Singaraja.  Desain penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif kausal. Subjek penelitian adalah konsumen pada PT Mertha Buana Motor Singaraja dan objek pada penelitian ini adalah kualitas produk, citra merek dan keputusan pembelian. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 120 responden. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner dan dianalisis dengan analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1. kualitas produk berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada PT Mertha Buana Motor Singaraja 2. Citra merek berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian 3. Kualitas produk berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap citra merek dan 4. Kualitas produk berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian melalui citra merek pada PT Mertha Buana Motor Singaraja. Kata kata kunci: citra merek, keputusan pembelian, kualitas produk, perusahaan Abstract This study aims to examine the effect of: 1. Product quality on buying decisions, 2. Brand image towards purchasing decisions, 3. Product quality on brand image, and 4. Product quality on purchasing decisions through brand image at PT Mertha Buana Motor Singaraja. The research design used in this study was quantitative causal. The research subjects were 120 buyers of PT Mertha Buana Motor Singaraja and the objects of this research are product quality, brand image and purchasing decisions. Data were collected using questionnaire and analyzed using path analysis. The results showed that: 1. Product quality has a positive and significant impact on purchasing decisions on PT Mertha Buana Motor Singaraja, 2. Brand image has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, 3. Product quality has a positive and significant impact on brand image, and 4. Product quality has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions through brand image on PT Mertha Buana Motor Singaraja Keywords: brand image, buying decisions, product quality, company
Pengaruh kepercayaan dan kepuasan pelanggan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan pada Pusaka Kebaya di Singaraja
Authors: Supertini Ni Putu Sri , Telagawati Ni Luh Wayan Sayang , Yulianthini Ni Nyoman
Published: July 2020

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh (1) kepercayaan dan kepuasan pelanggan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, (2) kepercayaan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan dan (3) kepuasan pelanggan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Desain penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif kausal. Subjek penelitian ini adalah pelanggan pusaka kebaya di Singaraja. dan objeknya adalah kepercayaan, kepuasan pelanggan dan loyalitas pelanggan. Pengamblian sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling sebanyak 110 responden. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan pencatatan dokumen, yang dianalisis menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) kepercayaan dan kepuasan pelanggan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, (2) kepercayaan pelanggan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggandan (3) kepuasan pelanggan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan.Kata Kunci: kepercayaaan, kepuasan pelanggan dan loyalitas pelanggan