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The Validity of Okun’s Law: An Empirical Evidence for Nigeria
Authors: Obodoechi Divine Ndubuisi , Onuoha Charles Uchenna
Published: April 2020

This paper empirically investigates the relationship between economic growth and unemployment in Nigeria under the Okun’s Law framework. The Auto Regressive Distributed Lag model approach, the ARDL Bounds Test and Cointegration Test were employed in this paper. Economic Growth was also regressed on unemployment, log of industrial output, log of net foreign assets, log of foreign direct investment and population growth so as to know the impact of these variables on output. The research findings indicated that high the Okun’s specification does not hold in the Nigeria, the impact of economic growth on unemployment is negative and insignificant. We did however find that there is a positive impact of unemployment on economic growth, meaning that the phenomena of jobless growth may be in play in the economy. The Johansen Co-integration test failed to establish evidence of long run relationship between GDP, industrial output, unemployment, foreign direct investment net foreign assets and population growth. The ECM could not be employed because the variables were integrated of different orders. It was however found there exist a significant positive relationship between the aforementioned variables and GDP except for population growth. The government should consider the Industrial Sector as a priority sector in a bid for better economic growth and development. Population control measures should also be put in play to ensure that the population does not exceed the economic carrying capacity. The government should also play an important role in abating unemployment in the economy using direct and indirect schemes and strategies.
Employees’ Remuneration and Performance in Nigerian Breweries PLC
Authors: Kayode Ogunyemi Joseph , Adeyinka Adewole  Joseph , Abiodun Akinde John
Published: April 2020

This Study Aimed At Assessing The Effects Employees’ Remunerations On Productivity In The In Nigerian Breweries Plc. This Study Was Guided by three research objectives namely; to identify and discuss various forms of remuneration package in use, to examine the effects of remuneration packages on employees performance and to establish the relationship between improved remuneration and productivity in the Nigeria breweries. The study used descriptive research design. The population of this study consists of all staff working at the Nigerian Breweries PLC Ibadan. Sample of one hundred and twenty respondents were selected. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The descriptive statistics employed include; frequencies and percentage and the relationship between independent and dependent variables were established using Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient with the use of (SPSS). The findings were presented using tables and figures. From the findings in the Hypothesis, the r= 0.509** was obtained. This is significant as the p-value greater than 0.05. This shows that there was a significant relationship between remuneration packages’ and employee performance. The findings also revealed that quick payment of remuneration has great influence on employees’ productivity. The study concluded that remuneration package such as overtime, constant remuneration payment, promotes morale and increase team cohesion. From this finding, it was recommended that, organization should continue providing security benefits to all employees, as it will positively influence employee productivity and raise overall performance in the all sectors. The study also recommends that the organization should continue providing health protection benefits to its employees since it will help them create a sense of loyalty and encourage their productivity in the economic sector. Organizations, especially Breweries PLC should review the current retirement package since a good retirement package will attract and retain employees in the organization and also improve their productivity.
The Influencing Factors on the Effectiveness of Foundation Training Programs: A Case Study of the Health Cadre Service in Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Mohammad Ziaur , Kumarasamy Mokana A/P Muthu , Bhuiyan Abul Bashar
Published: April 2020

The research has been conducted to understand the training effectiveness where health professional participates for training who work under the Bangladesh Government. The research used the Kirkpatrick model. The paper has collected data form, 323 participants. The research measured the training effectiveness using survey questions. The multiple regression techniques have used to conduct analysis of the collected data. The findings of the research revealed that the training effectiveness has been affected significant positively by training motivation, trainer qualification, and training design. Moreover, the training environment does not have significant role on the impacting of the training effectiveness respectively. The study has specific recommendations based on the above findings as the bench mark to improve the effectiveness training in Bangladesh and the regions.
Relationship between Employee Compensation and Productivity a Case Study of Benin Owena River Basin Development Authority
Authors: Daramola Adedeji Adebola
Published: April 2020

The attitude of employees about a particular work will affect the overall performance of an organization. Also, the performance of an organization is a goodwill asset to the organization. The study aimed at examining the relationship between employee compensation and productivity among workers of Benin Owena River Basin Development Authority. In order to achieve this, questionnaire was designed. The completed questionnaires were processed and analyzed using Chi-Square. The findings of this study revealed that there is a relationship between employee compensation and productivity. Hence, there is need to motivate workers at all levels in order to increase organization’s productivity.
Why in Favor of Tawarruq not Bai’ Al-Inah in Personal Financing Product?
Authors: Jamaludin Azahari
Published: April 2020

In view of the limited of study with regards to the concept of Bai‟ Al-Inah and Tawwaruq on personal financing, the findings from this study would provide evidence on the understanding of the two concepts, and to determine whether there exists elements of Riba or otherwise in the present medium of personal financing. In addition, the findings of this study can provide a premise whether Tawwaruq is a solution to Bai‟ Al-Inah in personal financing offered by Islamic banksand financial institutions or otherwise. Further, the outcomes may also have some policy implications whereby the policy made can suggest the adoption of Tawwaruq or Bai‟Al-Inah as a best solution to Riba-based personal financing.
Hindrance of Mudharabah Financing: A Study from Islamic Banking Industry of Pakistan
Authors: Afzal Tuqir , Hassan Shazia
Published: April 2020

In spite of the momentous growth of Islamic banking, the equity-based financing, "Mudarabah"(trustee partnership), the most pioneer product of Islamic banking, is still in its infancy. It is evident from the literature that the implementation of Mudharabah based financing is very less compared to other modes of financing. Therefore, this study is conducted to investigate the hindrance factors of Mudarabah financing. After the literature review, qualitative research methods applied to study the effect of Moral Hazard, Operational Difficulties andRisk factors. The findings showed the inverse relation between Mudarabah growth and operational difficulties, signifying that as operational difficulties increased managers discouraging customers not to adopt Mudarabah financing as their first choice. Risk Factors and morals hazards also show the inverse relationship. Findings of the study have practical implications for financial institutions, practitioners, policy makers, and customers.
Theories Explaining Stock Price Behavior: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Ruhani Fatima , Islam Md. Aminul Islam , Tunku Ahmad Tunku Salha
Published: April 2020

Estimation of stock price behavior is important for several reasons and for different stakeholders in the market. Many studies are trying to put forward theories to explain this phenomenon and more still have tried to use these theories in order to predict future changes in prices. The growing linkages of national markets in currency, commodity and stock with world markets and the existence of common players, have given stock price behavior a new property – that of its speedy transmissibility across markets. The present study aims to review the existing literature of the theories explaining stock price behavior. To review the literature, this study presented the theories in two different eras. First era is the pre modern era in financial theory and the second one is the theories in modern financial economics with technological development
Practice of Islamic Financial Management in Bangladesh: Evidence from Islamic Banks
Authors: Islam Serajul , Sultana Tania
Published: April 2020

The growing awareness of the systemic importance of Islamic banking and finance to the development has prepared the ground for the work of upgrading the existing Islamic banking practices. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the Islamic Financial Management (IFM) practices of Islamic banks in Bangladesh. In line with the objective of the study, several ratio analyses were conducted based on ANNOVA test and the sample size includes 8 Islamic banks from 2007 to 2013.The findings revealed that the Islamic banks in Bangladesh are homogenous; however, they are not financially healthy when liquidity measurements are concerned. Additionally, capital structure efficiency results revealed that most of the Islamic Banks in Bangladesh are practicing debt-based financing rather than equity. While the study has observed that the practices of IFM in Bangladesh are promising, however, there are numerous challenges encroaching the industry. Hence, immediate attention from the respective authorities, including practitioners and policy makers are indeed vital.
Islamic Microfinance and Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh
Authors: Rashid Md. Harun Ur , Uddin Mohammed Jashim , Mohd. Zobair Shah Asadullah
Published: April 2020

The main objective of this study is to explore the Islamic Microfinance Instruments in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh. The methodology of this study is based on secondary data including existing relevant literature, and annual reports of different financial institutions. The findings of this study show that Islamic microfinance institutions have a broader scope to attain SDGs through their various investment modes.The study categorizes the Islamic microfinance instruments into four broadly parts which are profit and loss sharing financing, non-profit & loss sharing financing, Islamic social enterprise based financing and charity based financing which have a positive effect to the real sector of the sustainable economy that will lead towards achieving SDGs. The Islamic Microfinance institutions are continuing their efforts in attaining SDGs through their various products. With growing the potentiality, Islamic microfinance has both direct and indirect impacts on ensuring economic development, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion by creating employment opportunity, spreading knowledge and skills, making self-dependent, protecting from adverse effects. The paper also tries to put recommendations to reduce the challenges of Islamic microfinance acting as impediments to achieving the SDGs.
Islamic Insurance in Bangladesh: Performance, Problems and Prospects
Authors: Islam Serajul , Sultana Tania
Published: April 2020

Islamic insurance companies can provide efficient takaful services to the nation if they had the opportunity to work as a sole system in an economy. But in Bangladesh, Insurance companies are operating their activities under the dual framework both of conventional and Islamic framework monitored by the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA). This paper focuses key issues, technical issues and Challenges facing the Takaful industry in Bangladesh. Key Issues and Challenges are Scarcity of human resources with both insurance and Shariah expertise, Lack of standardization in the industry that is due to Shariah interpretations, diverging regulatory approaches and the lack of centralized regulations and shortage of suitable assets. In addition, there are various technical issues within the takaful industry, which may be relevant in the valuation and risk management of takaful business. Some of the technical issues are riba, issues around retakaful, too much stress on profit distribution and lengthy procedure in claim’s settlement. Some main benefits of Islamic insurance practices in Bangladesh are mobilization of savings, islamically approved (Halal) investment opportunity, opportunity to perform good deeds and to do charitable works, and distribution of Zakat.
Rules and Practices of Women’s Inheritance Rights in Islam: Bangladesh Perspective
Authors: Mostofa Md.
Published: April 2020

The study aims to map the status of women right of inheritance in Bangladesh with reference to Islamic injunctions and social practice. For ideal status verses of Holy Quran and traditions of Holy Prophet regarding women right of inheritance are collected. The study concludes that we see most of the people of Bangladesh are reluctant to follow Islamic principles properly with reference to women right of inheritance. Who give women inheritance among of them majority families does not give women inheritance rather provide cash or kind in lieu of their actual shares. Even our society consider dowry as substitute of women right of inheritance. Economic dependency on men, fear of social breakup and conflicts with family and deficiency of proper Islamic knowledge are the reasons for women not to press for their share. Religious scholars should be involved to teach the masses to fulfill their religious obligation of providing actual share of inheritance to women.
Improving Bank Customers’ Satisfaction through Relationship Marketing Practices
Authors: Okonkwo Chinwendu Deborah , Ugwuonah Geraldine
Published: April 2020

In recent times, since the cost of retaining an existing customer has been confirmed to exceed that of acquiring new ones, the emphasis has been on retaining existing customers. This study examines how bank customers’ satisfaction could be improved through some specific relationship marketing practices. This study focused on three banks within Enugu metropolis in Nigeria. The descriptive research design was adopted.384 self-administered, structured questionnaires were distributed, out of which 332 copies were returned. Data was presented using frequencies and cross tabulations. One-sample t-test and Analysis of Variance were used to test hypotheses. Findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between banks’ current relationship strategies and the level of bank customers’ satisfaction; and that bank customers are not highly satisfied with their banks’ relationship with them. Thus, customers’ satisfaction could further be improved if the banks applied some specific relationship marketing practices such as ensuring that customers’ needs are adequately met, and their complaints tackled promptly. The study recommended that these banks could go beyond the conventional practice of outward show of appreciation of customer patronage, but rather work towards resolving customers’ complaints, and meeting their needs promptly.
Corporate Governance in Asia: A Comparative Study
Authors: Barghouthi Orobah Ali
Published: April 2020

The World Bank has done 10 Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) studies of corporate governance for Asian countries. The paper it used was based on the categories used in an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development publication (OECD, 2004).
To What Extent Do the Investment Programs in the Small and Medium Enterprises Sector Comply with the Determinants of National Competitive Advantage?
Authors: Islam K. M. Anwarul , Barghouthi Orobah Ali
Published: April 2020

The analysis of the researcher was corroborated by the expert opinion.In the interview researcher said that, the base is small and medium enterprises, the Palestinian economy is dominated by small and medium family-owned businesses: more than 85% of all establishments are owned by a single individual. Private and public shareholder companies and partnerships constitute less than 11% of all firms. The first and most important step is to establish governance in SMS & Establishing partnerships in shape of fund of funds, we have 6 funds, 60 million fund for industry, fund for agriculture, fund for microfinance, fund for Gazza, Jerusalem, fund convertible process, is not money wise but convincing the owners to change the way of working is the most impediment.According to Porter, competitive advantage results from the presence of world- class institutions that first create specialized factors and then continually work to upgrade them. Additional steps to be undertaken according to Mustafa, SMEs widen and open new markets and further invest in local markets and sponsor high-tech industries. The analysis of the researcher was corroborated by the expert opinion.In the interview researcher said that, the base is small and medium enterprises, the Palestinian economy is dominated by small and medium family-owned businesses: more than 85% of all establishments are owned by a single individual. Private and public shareholder companies and partnerships constitute less than 11% of all firms. The first and most important step is to establish governance in SMS & Establishing partnerships in shape of fund of funds, we have 6 funds, 60 million fund for industry, fund for agriculture, fund for microfinance, fund for Gazza, Jerusalem, fund convertible process, is not money wise but convincing the owners to change the way of working is the most impediment.According to Porter, competitive advantage results from the presence of world- class institutions that first create specialized factors and then continually work to upgrade them. Additional steps to be undertaken according to Mustafa, SMEs widen and open new markets and further invest in local markets and sponsor high-tech industries.
To What Extent Do the Investment Programs in the Infrastructure Sector Comply with the Determinants of National Competitive Advantage?
Authors: Islam K. M. Anwarul , Barghouthi Orobah Ali
Published: April 2020

The paper has examined what needed has to spend on infrastructure projects that would support the private sector, create real work opportunities, and improve productivity. We’re also not spending evenly on sectors that could contribute to a sustainable economic stimulus, make our products more competitive, and attract investment capital. The PIF has in fact taken on this role. Even though it cannot cover everything, it is working in a number of sectors, including communications, energy, and housing—all sectors that spur growth.The fiscal situation, as any observer of Palestine’s economy knows, remains unstable. Obviously expenditure goes primarily to salaries and current expenditures as a result of the extraordinary circumstances. And obviously this situation can only deepen Palestine’s dependence on donors.
Exploring E-Business in SMEs
Authors: Islam K. M. Anwarul , Karim Miajee Md. Rezaul
Published: April 2020

Surviving hypothesis proposes that organizations receive the best rewards from the Internet by coordinating business frameworks and by changing business forms. For sure, such incorporation is the ultimate result of development models that hypothesize organizations move in stages starting with one utilize then onto the next. In any case, there is little proof that little and medium-sized endeavors accomplish more than create sites and receive email. In this paper contextual investigations of 12 SMEs are utilized to investigate the selection of Internet technologies.The key issues restricting Internet reception are considered. A key model is then built up that recommends the criteria for selection are needy upon SME proprietors' demeanor to development. This prompts the improvement of an unexpected (or "transporter") display instead of a "phases" model of Internet appropriation. This examination has vital arrangement suggestions as, in any event in the UK and in Europe, government SME e-business reception assistance is predicated upon a selection "ladder".If no step or stages show is proper for SME then government consolation to move starting with one dimension then onto the next is confused. The transporter demonstrates distinguishes four jobs for Internet advances in SMEs – brochureware, support, opportunity and system. These are driven by business development arranging and saw Internet esteem.
Emotional Intelligence and Immigrant Entrepreneurship Development: A Correlation Analysis of the Lebanese Family Entrepreneurships in Nigeria
Authors: Agbim Kenneth Chukwujioke
Published: April 2020

The arrival of the first Lebanese immigrant in Lagos in 1890 has been followed by increase in the number of Lebanese immigrants in Nigeria. The immigrants get attached to their families on arrival. This is owing to the instrumental, financial, psychological and emotional supports they receive from their families to enable them assimilate into the Nigerian community. In spite of their contributions to the economic and infrastructural development of Nigeria through the family-owned immigrant entrepreneurships they have developed, no study seems to have been conducted in this area. Consequently, based on data from selected Lebanese family-owned entrepreneurships, this study examines the relationship between emotional intelligence and immigrant entrepreneurship development. The study adopted mail questionnaire survey design. The generated data through questionnaire were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation. It was found that emotional intelligence is significantly related to the dimensions of immigrant entrepreneurship development, that is, entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurial capabilities, entrepreneurial networking and entrepreneurial success. Based on the results, the study recommends exposing new immigrants and immigrant entrepreneurs to trainings and programs that will improve their emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial behaviour, capabilities, networking attitude and success mindset.  The ultimate effect of these trainings and programs is increase in the development of immigrant entrepreneurships.
Employee Turnover Intention of SMEs: A Case Study in China
Authors: Yao Yixuan , Zeng Hongjun
Published: April 2020

Through the empirical analysis and test of 2106 valid questionnaires of employees of small and medium enterprises(SMEs) in China, the article presents the influence mechanism of the sense of fairness of salary distribution on employees' turnover intention based on the cross angle of internal and external factors. The theory of organizational commitment and perception of external job opportunities was introduced and applied AMOS 22.0 to conduct confirmatory factor analysis on the scale. Then applies SPSS 23.0 to establish a hierarchical linear regression model to analyze the impact of the fairness of salary distribution on turnover intention and analyze organizational commitment and the mediating and regulating role of external job opportunities. The results indicate that the sense of fairness in salary distribution and organizational commitment can effectively reduce employees' turnover intention, and employees' perceived external job opportunities moderate this inhibition.
SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN PARA LA GESTIÓN DE RIESGOS EN LAS TRIPULACIONES DE VUELO
Authors: Rosero-Pineda Roberto , Acevedo-Almonacid Héctor
Published: April 2020

Los accidentes aéreos provocan grandes pérdidas materiales y de personas, recursos que son vitales e importantes para toda organización. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo establecer una revisión de los sistemas de información para la gestión de la seguridad y prevención de accidentes en los procesos de aviación. Se propone que la efectividad de la evaluación del nivel de riesgo al que se exponen los pilotos aéreos demanda recoger, almacenar, procesar y distribuir a tiempo información relevante para diagnosticar y detectar la restricción a las tripulaciones de vuelo antes del cumplimiento de la misión, por lo tanto, el sistema de información para la gestión (SI) engloba todas estas tareas, cometidas y recursos humanos que están orientados a proporcionar las necesidades de información del sistema de decisión. Finalmente, se considera que el hombre, máquina y entorno son componentes de un solo sistema, y por tanto debe considerarse que las causas de un accidente son deficiencias, fallas, errores o discrepancias que se producen durante la interacción e interrelación, de las distintas variables de cada componente. Palabras clave: gestión, prevención, riesgos, accidentes, tecnología de información.
ABUNDANCIA Y DIVERSIDAD DE LA AVIFAUNA MIGRATORIA BOREAL EN LA PLAYA DE TARQUI, MANTA, ECUADOR
Authors: Cuesta-Mero Giovani , Castillo-Ruperti Ricardo , Zevallos Jean Carlos
Published: April 2020

A nivel local, en Manta existe poca o nula información sobre el estado de conservación de las aves y del número de especies que existe, puesto que los monitoreos de fauna se restringen a las áreas protegidas de la provincia, sin tomar en cuenta la sinergia ecológica que existe fuera de estos espacios. Por tanto, el presente artículo tiene como objetivo determinar la abundancia y diversidad de la avifauna migratoria boreal en la playa de Tarqui. El área de estudio se sitúa en la playa de Tarqui, en la ciudad de Manta, Ecuador, específicamente desde el mercado de comercialización de productos pesqueros “Playita Mía” hasta la desembocadura del “Río Manta-Burro” y la zona rocosa artificial que limita con el sector conocido como “La Poza”. El área de estudio delimitada en el recorrido del avistamiento de aves tiene aproximadamente 1 km. de longitud, de ancho variable que incluye el mar, y está intervenida por una amplia gama de actividades humanas. Se observan diferencias entre el número de especies en el área de estudio de la Playa de Tarqui, que cuenta con un número de especies máximo de 17 y un mínimo de 11 respecto al área protegida conocida como “Isla Corazón y Fragata”.

Palabras clave: aves, fauna, playa, índice, abundancia.
CARACTERÍSTICAS DE LAS AVES MIGRATORIAS COSTERAS PRESENTES EN MANTA, ECUADOR
Authors: Cuesta-Mero Giovani , Castillo-Ruperti Ricardo , Zambrano-Casanova Diana
Published: April 2020

Desde 1834 hasta 2001, existen 3084 referencias sobre las aves del Ecuador en publicaciones científicas. Estos estudios, fueron realizados por científicos y exploradores extranjeros que han ido actualizando la descripción de las especies detectadas hasta el momento. Ecuador cuenta con varias especies de aves endémicas (14), migratorias (203) y amenazadas (203). Por tanto, este manuscrito de revisión bibliográfica tiene como finalidad discutir y analizar las especies de aves migratorias que se sitúan en la localidad de Manta, para de esta forma establecer una guía que defina las principales características de estas especies. Se revisan las características de especies como los Pelícanos, Fragatas, Garcetas, Garzones, Gaviotas y Gaviotines, que componen este importe sector de la biota local. Se demuestra que, en la ciudad de Manta, Ecuador se encuentran diversas especies de avifauna con características propias y selectivas que les permiten adaptarse a las condiciones ambientales y climáticas que ofrece la zona costera de Manta.

Palabras clave: características, avifauna, zona costera, especies.
EKSPLORASI ETNOMATEMATIKA PADA MOTIF BATIK LEBAK DILIHAT DARI SISI NILAI FILOSOFI DAN KONSEP MATEMATIS
Authors: Mahuda Isnaini
Published: April 2020

Etnomatematika merupakan irisan antara etnografi dan matematika. Dengan kata lain, etnomatematika ini mengkaji ilmu matematika yang diterapkan dalam suatu kelompok budaya. Indonesia merupakan negara yang kaya akan warisan budaya. Salah satu warisan budaya Indonesia yang diakui secara internasional oleh UNESCO adalah batik. Sudah semestinya kita sebagai bangsa Indonesia wajib menjaga dan melestarikan kebudayaan batik agar tidak hilang ditelan zaman atau bahkan diklaim sebagai budaya milik negara lain. Salah satu upaya untuk menjaga dan melestarikan budaya batik adalah dengan mengenal jenis-jenis batik yang ada di Indonesia. Salah satu jenis batik yang ada di Indonesia khususnya di Provinsi Banten yaitu Batik Lebak. Batik Lebak pertama kali diluncurkan pada tahun 2016 dan telah memiliki 12 motif yang telah dpatenkan. Motif-motifnya terdiri atas nama motif Kahuripan Baduy, motif Seren Taun, motif Sawarna, motif Angklung Buhun, motif Caruluk Saruntuy, motif Gula Sakojor, motif Lebak Bertauhid, motif Kalimaya, motif Rangkasbitung, motif Pare Sapocong, motif Leuit Sijimat, dan motif Sadulur. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan nila-nilai filosofis pada motif batik Lebak dan juga kaitannya dengan konsep matematis. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan etnografi. Hasil dari penelitian diperoleh bahwa selain memiliki nilai-nilai filosofis, motif pada batik Lebak juga memiliki keterkaitan dengan konsep matematis yaitu konsep simetris, konsep kesebangunan dan kekongruenan serta konsep pada transformasi geometris yang terdiri dari konsep translasi, refleksi, rotasi dan juga dilatasi.
PREDIKSI JUMLAH CALON PESERTA DIDIK BARU MENGGUNAKAN METODE DOUBLE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING DARI BROWN
Authors: Aden Aden , Anggela Supriyanti
Published: April 2020

Peramalan data statistika memerlukan kesesuaian pola data dengan metode peramalan yang digunakan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu memprediksi jumlah mahasiswa baru pada tahun ajaran baru menggunakan metode Double Exponential Smoothing satu parameter dari Brown dan mengetahui ketepatan metode Double Exponential Smoothing satu parameter dari Brown menggunakan analisis gallat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan menggunakan metode kuantitatis. Hasil yang diperoleh bahwa Prediksi jumlah peserta didik baru Sekolah dasar Islam Al-Musyarrofah Jakarta dengan menggunakan Metode Double Exponential Smoothing  dari Brown pada tahun 2020/2021 64 siswa dan Metode Double Exponential Smoothing satu Parameter dari Brown tepat digunakan pada prediksi jumlah mahasiswa baru di Sekolah Dasar Islam AL-Musyarrofah Jakarta dengan nilai Durbin-Waston 0,59997.
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor usage in drug-induced neutropenia after kidney transplantation: a single-center experience
Authors: ISİKTAS SAYİLAR Emel , ERSOY Alparslan , ÇELİKÇİ Sedat , AYAR Yavuz , ÖZKALEMKAŞ Fahir , OZKOCAMAN Vildan , ALİ Rıdvan
Published: April 2020

Introduction. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) therapy is commonly used in kidney and liver transplant recipients with severe neutropenia. However, rapid and high increases in neutrophil counts of some patients may occur during treatment. This retrospective study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of G-CSF treatment in neutropenic kidney transplant recipients.

Methods. Eight kidney transplant recipients treated with G-CSF for drug-induced neutropenia (neutrophil count
SGLT 2 inhibitors: Antidiabetic agents with promising effects beyond glucose control
Authors: ERSOY Canan
Published: April 2020

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing public health problem worldwide. It has a close relation with metabolic problems like obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia and atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. There are different antidiabetic agents being used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus with different mechanisms of action and a patient centered approach is required when choosing the appropriate treatment option. Sodium-glucose cotransporter (SGLT) 2 inhibitors also called glucoretics or gliflozins are members of a relatively new group of antidiabetic agents with promising cardioprotective and renoprotective effects beyond their glucose lowering efficacies.
Uric acid levels and clearance in chronic kidney disease patients
Authors: USTA Mehmet , AYAR Yavuz
Published: April 2020

Aim: Uric acid levels increase in chronic renal failure especially due to protein metabolism. In this study, we aimed to compare uric acid clearance who are also nephrotoxic in patients with end-stage renal disease.
Methods: Sixty-one chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients and fifty-one chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients included in the study. Duration of PD and HD, uric acid levels, age and gender of the patients evaluated. Uric acid levels in PD patients and HD patients compared.
Results: The mean ages of PD and HD patients were 56.77 ±13.58 and 57.25 ± 16.45 years, respectively (p=0.864). The number of male patients was more in the PD group and female in the HD group (p=0.959). The duration of dialysis was 3.25 in PD, 3.75 in HD (p=0.925). The mean uric acid levels were 5.54 ± 1.13 mg/dL in PD patients, and 5.76 ±1.52 mg/dL in HD patients (p=0.389).
Conclusion: Dialysis is used to remove toxins in end-stage renal disease. Uric acid levels may be elevated in patients with end-stage renal disease. There is no difference in uric acid clearance in PD and HD patients.
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus infection after kidney transplantation
Authors: SEMET Cihan , TÜRE Seray , AKGÜR Suat , YİLDİZ Abdulmecit , ERSOY Alparslan
Published: April 2020

Herpes zoster causes an acute dermatomal infection with vesicular rash associated with reactivation of the Varicella zoster virus. The infection usually involves the thoracic, cervical, ophthalmic and lumbosacral regions. Herpes zoster infection is common after solid organ transplantation. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is a rare form of Herpes zoster infection and involves the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve along the V1-V2 dermatomes. Herein, we reported a kidney recipient who developed Herpes zoster ophthalmicus infection after transplantation.
Effectiveness of Tolvaptan Treatment in Hyponatremic Patients
Authors: ISIKTAS SAYILAR Emel , ERSOY Alparslan , AYAR Yavuz , AYDIN Mehmet Fethullah , YAVUZ Mahmut
Published: April 2020

Objective: Non-peptide vasopressin receptor antagonists (vaptans) are effective at increasing sodium in euvolemic and hypervolemic states and appear safe. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of tolvaptan in euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremic patients.
Methods: The study included 9 hyponatremic (serum sodium level <125 mmol/L) patients. Serum potassium levels of all patients were normal and there was no acid-base disturbance. Patients with hypovolemic status and hepatic dysfunction were excluded from the study. Clinical and laboratory data of patients were obtained before and after tolvaptan (7.5 mg/day) treatment.
Results: The median age of patients (6 females, 3 males) was 66.3 years (range, 56-82). The mean sodium levels before tolvaptan treatment were 120.5 mEq/L (SD 2.2, range, 116-124). The mean sodium levels increased significantly to 132.6±4.0 mEq/L (range, 125-140) after tolvaptan treatment at 2.7±1.3 days (range, 2-6) (p<0.001). Hyponatremia did not recur after tolvaptan treatment. We did not observe serious adverse event related with tolvaptan treatment.
Conclusion: Hyponatremia was a common problem, and tolvaptan can treat hyponatremia effectively and safely in patients with euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia.
Serum Cystatin C Measurement in Lupus Nephritis Patients: Its Correlation with Clinical and Histopathological Findings
Authors: AKDAĞ İbrahim , ERSOY Alparslan
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Introduction To investigate the relationship between serum cystatin C levels and disease activity, renal function test, and histopathological findings in patients with lupus nephritis that did not receive any previous treatment.
Methods. 20 patients with lupus nephritis and 20 healthy subjects were included in the study. Before initiation of spesific treatment, clinical and laboratory findings including serum creatinine, cystatin C, daily proteinuria and Cockcroft and Gault (C-G) and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) study equation in adults creatinine clearances (CrCl), as well as histopathological activity and chronicity indices and systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) were evaluated.
Results.Serum creatinine, cystatin C, C-G and MDRD CrCls in the patients with lupus nephritis and controls were comparable. Both serum creatinine and cystatin C levels positively correlated with activity index and SLEDAI. There was a negative correlation between C-G CrCl with activity index and MDRD CrCl with activity index and SLEDAI.
Conclusions.Our findings suggest that in lupus nephritis measuring the cystatin C level before renal biopsy is performed can not provide a more beneficial predictor than creatinine.
O discurso de amor em canções: as formações discursivas da dor e da saudade
Authors: Santos Adelino Pereira dos
Published: April 2020

Neste trabalho, tomamos como pressupostos teóricos a noção-conceito de formação discursiva, conforme proposta por Michel Pêcheux (1997) e com base no artigo Palavra de amor, de Eni Orlandi (1990) para analisarmos, sob o ponto de vista da Análise de Discurso de linha francesa, fragmentos de canções em língua inglesa e em língua portuguesa. A análise das canções nos permitiu perceber as formações discursivas do amor enquanto dor ou sofrimento e do amor enquanto saudade como constitutivas dos textos, reveladas por regularidades enunciativas em funcionamento  através de elementos linguísticos e características dos textos. Na impossibilidade de tratarmos aqui de todos os aspectos investigados sobre o discurso de amor, reiteramos a certeza de que a noção-conceito de formação discursiva, como teorizada por Pêcheux (1997) ainda se faz bastante produtiva. Igualmente, reafirmamos a produtividade do artigo de Orlandi (1990), apesar de seus quase trinta anos de produção de sentidos.
National evaluation program for emergency medical center
Authors: Lee Sung Woo
Published: April 2020

Since 2003, the national evaluation program for emergency medical centers (EMCs) has been managed by the Central Emergency Medical center which is controlled by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Although the evaluation system for EMC has contributed to the development of the structure of emergency centers and the expansion of emergency resources (emergency medical person and equipment), it has some limitations in terms of quality control for both EMCs and emergency medical systems. One of the purposes of the evaluation program is to assess the performance of EMC in different levels. However, both regional and local emergency centers have same role that is offering of final treatment to severe emergency patients. There is no role for local emergency rooms in the emergency care of patients. In addition, the national evaluation program does not have outcome indicators that assess the performance of the EMC in emergency care. The improvement of the national evaluation system for EMC is required for the appropriate assessment of the performance of EMCs in the future.
Introduction and characteristics of helicopter emergency medical services
Authors: Choi Han Joo , Kim Hyung Il
Published: April 2020

Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) are a part of air medical services. The transportation of patients using helicopters or airplanes is a core element of the air medical services. HEMS have developed from militarybased transportation, which used helicopters on the battlefield. HEMS have played an important role in properly transporting critical patients before the golden time elapses. The optimal strategies for the operation of HEMS at any emergency medical system are dependent on the characteristics of the regional emergency medical system, diversitiy of HEMS organizations, and the legal background of each country. Therefore, every participant, including the government, medical personnel, and HEMS organizations, should concentrate their efforts toward the establishment of HEMS. Other than the factors related to patients, the key element in facilitating the establishment of HEMS is the safety of the flight and crew members.
Tubakia koreana sp. nov. causing Quercus leaf blight
Authors: Yun Hye Young , Kim Young Ho
Published: April 2020

A new species, Tubakia koreana (Diaporthales, Ascomycota), isolated in Korea from blight symptoms on Quercus leaves, is described and illustrated. The species is morphologically distinct from other Tubakia species and causes a progressive necrotic
leaf blight that differs from leafspot symptoms caused by other species. Phylogenetic analysis of ITS sequences supports a monophyletic T. koreana clade independent of other Tubakia species.
Regionalization of reference streamflows for the Araguaia River basin in Brazil
Authors: Morais Marco Antonio Vieira , Viola Marcelo Ribeiro , Mello Carlos Rogério de , Rodrigues Jéssica Assaid Martins , Oliveira Vinícius Augusto de
Published: April 2020

Hydraulic projects and water management require reliable hydrological data. The Araguaia-Tocantins River basin, in addition to agricultural use, has great potential for hydroelectric exploitation. However, the streamflow monitoring network in the Araguaia River basin is composed of only a few stations, resulting in a lack of hydrological data. The regionalization of the reference streamflows is a technique that can help circumvent this lack of data, enabling the estimation of streamflows from easily obtainable explanatory variables. In this context, the objective of this study was to develop regional functions for the maximum streamflow (Qmax) applicable to different Return Periods (RP), the long-term mean streamflow (Qmlt) and the 95% streamflow permanence (Q95) of the upper and middle Araguaia River sub-basins. The dimensionless streamflow methodology was adopted with the drainage area as an explanatory variable. The tested regressive models were the linear, potential and quotient models. Leave-one-out cross-validation was used to assess the quality of the regional models. Ten statistical distributions of 2 to 5 parameters were used. (i) Satisfactory results were obtained for all reference streamflows. (ii) The cross-validation technique proved to be essential for the selection of the most robust model. (iii) The quotient model was shown to be superior to the potential linear model in most cases.
Increasing Student Engagement with Personalized Emails
Authors: Alwagdani Bshaer , Alomar Khalid
Published: April 2020

Despite a large number of studies in personalizing e-learning systems, only a few sufficiently cover the impact of personalization on university emails. Either universities impose the use of university email or students are reluctant to use it. For instance, It was found that at King Abdulaziz University only 23% of students were using the university email to communicate regularly, unlike the faculty members, who showed an 80% commitment. However, this paper attempts to investigate the effect of applying different personalized systems on the university email and whether using adaptation and adaptability techniques in the university email will cover the huge gap between the university and its members. Specifically, frameworks were built to evaluate the efficiency, frequency of error occurrence, effectiveness, and user satisfaction in each experiment. We focused on testing the usability of personalized email against the existing university email and then evaluate which approach (adaptive, adaptable, or mixed-initiative) is more favorable to personalize the university email. These were conducted and evaluated using 40 subjects. Interestingly, results show that subjects with personalized emails were most efficient and satisfied as well as errors were reduced by 42%. Furthermore, significant differences were found between the three approaches (adaptive, adaptable, and mixed-initiative), and the adaptive approach was the most preferred by the respondents. A set of empirically derived guidelines was also discussed as a basis for developing a suitable university email structure.
Evaluation on Implementation of Whistleblowing System in State Development Audit Agency
Authors: Zarefar Atika , Arfan Tobi , Zarefar Arumega
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this study is to measure the effectiveness of institutional whistleblowing systems. The method used is quantitative descriptive. In this study, the sample used was the user of the whistleblowing system of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP), especially internal users. The data used in this study is the results of questionnaire data that has been distributed and filled out by BPKP employees. The questionnaire was designed based on Theory of Planned Behavior. The results of this study are in the form of a questionnaire design and the level of effectiveness of the whistleblowing system at BPKP. By using the Theory of Planned Behavior, there are three important aspects underlying the effectiveness of the whistleblowing system, namely the training and communication aspects, aspects of transformational leadership, and aspects of top management support. The level of effectiveness of the whistleblowing system at BPKP, especially internal whistleblowing, is 62.8%. The effectiveness level of 62.8% reflects that the whistleblowing system at BPKP is quite effective.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Business Research, Vol. 13, No. 5
Authors: Duran Kevin
Published: April 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Business Research, Vol. 13, No. 5, 2020
PreK–5 Teacher Views of Professional Development Integrating Common Core Language Arts With Science and Social Studies
Authors: Hubbard Janie , Fowler Melisa , Freeman Lee
Published: April 2020

Three preK–6 U.S. university methods instructors-researchers (literacy, science, social studies) joined 17 Title I school teachers for collaborative lesson planning and teaching within the preK–5 school setting. Each team’s goal was to create and teach interdisciplinary curriculum units using U.S. English language arts Common Core State Standards with social studies and science. A year-long instrumental case study design was used to examine (a) how teachers perceived collaborative professional development to create interdisciplinary unit plans and (b) how teachers viewed outcomes of teaching interdisciplinary units of their own design. Practice articles regarding Common Core State Standards curricula integration are plentiful; however, this study offers researched insights.Collectively, research from various locations and school cultures benefits those needing to structure realistic professional development designs.
Does the Indian Act Influence the Income and Education Outcomes of Manitoban Urban Indian People?
Authors: Sanchez G. Rosa E.
Published: April 2020

This article answers the question, 'is the influence of the Indian Act associated with worse economic income and education outcomes in Manitoba? This investigation focuses on the category of Aboriginal persons who self-reported as First Nations and compared the economic outcome of Status Indians (those affected by the Indian Act) with those of non-Status Indians. This paper's principal contribution to the field is that it assesses empirically the effect of the Indian Act on the economic outcomes of the Indian population in Manitoba using the 2011 NHS individual data. The results indicate that being a Status Indian is associated with a lower probability of higher economic outcomes in terms of income and education.