bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Single-dose pharmacokinetics of orally and rectally administered misoprostol in adult horses
Authors: Lopp Christine T. , McCoy Annette M. , Boothe Dawn , Schaeffer David J. , Lascola Kara
Published: October 2019

OBJECTIVE

To characterize the pharmacokinetics of a clinically relevant dose of misoprostol administered PO or per rectum (PR) to horses.

ANIMALS

8 healthy adult horses.

PROCEDURES

In a randomized 3-way crossover design, horses received a single dose of misoprostol (5 μg/kg) administered PO (with horses fed and unfed) and PR, with a minimum 3-week washout period separating the experimental conditions. Blood samples were obtained before and at various points after drug administration (total, 24 hours), and plasma concentrations of misoprostol free acid were measured.

RESULTS

Mean maximum plasma concentration of misoprostol was significantly higher in the PR condition (mean ± SD, 967 ± 492 pg/mL) and unfed PO condition (655 ± 259 pg/mL) than in the fed PO condition (352 ± 109 pg/mL). Mean area under the concentration-versus-time curve was significantly lower in the PR condition (219 ± 131 pg•h/mL) than in the unfed (1,072 ± 360 pg•h/mL) and fed (518 ± 301 pg•h/mL) PO conditions. Mean time to maximum concentration was ≤ 30 minutes for all conditions. Mean disappearance half-life was shortest in the PR condition (21 ± 29 minutes), compared with values for the unfed (170 ± 129 minutes) and fed (119 ± 51 minutes) PO conditions. No adverse effects were noted.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Misoprostol was rapidly absorbed and eliminated regardless of whether administered PO or PR to horses. Rectal administration may be a viable alternative for horses that cannot receive misoprostol PO, but this route may require more frequent administration to maintain therapeutic drug concentrations.
Effect of bite depth of an epitendinous suture on the biomechanical strength of repaired canine flexor tendons
Authors: Duffy Daniel J. , Chang Yi-Jen , Gaffney Lewis S. , Fisher Matthew B. , Moore George E.
Published: October 2019

OBJECTIVE

To determine effects of bite depth for placement of an epitendinous suture on the biomechanical strength and gap formation of repaired canine tendons.

SAMPLE

48 superficial digital flexor tendons (SDFTs) obtained from 24 canine cadavers.

PROCEDURES

Tendons were assigned to 3 groups (16 tendons/group). Each SDFT was transected and then repaired with a continuous epitendinous suture placed with a bite depth of 1, 2, or 3 mm for groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Specimens were loaded to failure. Failure mode, gap formation, yield force, peak force, and failure force were analyzed.

RESULTS

Yield, peak, and failure forces differed significantly between groups 1 and 3 and groups 2 and 3 but not between groups 1 and 2. Comparison of the force resisted at 1 and 3 mm of gapping revealed a significant difference between groups 1 and 3 and groups 2 and 3 but not between groups 1 and 2. Failure mode did not differ among groups; suture pull-through occurred in 43 of 48 (89.6%) specimens.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Increasing bite depth of an epitendinous suture toward the center of the tendon substance increased repair site strength and decreased the incidence of gap formation. Repair of tendon injuries in dogs by use of an epitendinous suture with bites made deep into the tendon should result in a stronger repair, which potentially would allow loading and rehabilitation to begin sooner after surgery. Suture techniques should be investigated in vivo to determine effects on tendinous healing and blood supply before clinical implementation.
Demokrasi dan Kekuasaan Politik Calon Incumbent
Authors: Ristian Andre
Published: October 2019

Demokrasi yang selama ini diidam-idamkan banyak rakyat untuk mencapai satu kesejahteraan, ternyata tidak lebih dari sekedar “mainan” yang dipermain oleh elit politik. Ungkapan “sinis” di atas akan diruaikan dalam tulisan ini guna melihat gambaran kekuatan politik yang berkuasa di arena demokrasi lokal di era reformasi. Penelitian ini penting untuk dibahas secara ilmiah karena besarnya harapan masyarakat untuk perbaikan politik (khusus untuk lokal) terutama setelah penerapan pasca reformasi otonomi daerah. Faktanya adalah demokrasi yang berjalan di tingkat lokal gagal untuk mensejahterakan dan membalikkan keadaan seperti yang diharapkan. Keuntungan dari posisi incumbent untuk menggunakan sumber daya kewarganegaraan pada frame birokrasi dan pelayanan publik kamuflase tercakup dalam "APBD" menimbulkan dampak negatif pada demokrasi. Adapun pertanyaan substansial dalam peneilitian ini adalah bagaimana relasi demokrasi dengan kekuatan pasangan incumbent, kekuatan incumbent serta actor yang bermain dalam pemilukada Bangka-Belitung tahun 2013. Adapun metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif khsusnya studi pustaka. Hasil EkoTrus sebagai incumbent memainkan semua peran dan sumberdaya untuk memenangkan pertarungan di Pemilukada Bangka Belitung tahun 2013.
Problematika bauksit di tanah gurindam (analisis proses legislasi kebijakan tambang bauksit di kota tanjungpinang)
Authors: Setyadiharja Rendra
Published: October 2019

Persoalan tambang bauksit telah menjadi sebuah masalah yang berkepanjangan. Mulai dari periode kepemimpinan Suryatati A.Manan-Edward Mushalli sebagai Walikota dan Wakil Walikota Tanjungpinang kurung waktu 2008-2012 hingga sekarang telah terpilih Lis Darmansyah-Syahrul sebagai Walikota dan Wakil Walikota Tanjungpinang periode 2013-2018 masih saja santer terdengar berita miring terkait penambangan bauksit di Kota Tanjungpinang. Makalah ini akan menganalisis fenomena tersebut dan akan mencoba mencari jawaban, mengapa masalah tambang bauksit ini masih saja menjadi masalah di Kota Gurindam tersebut. Dengan menggunakan analisis tinjauan literatur dan mengkombinasikannya dengan data sekunder, maka akan dihasilkan sebuah analisis bagaimana proses legislasi yang berkembang terkait regulasi sebagai sebuah jalan menyelesaikan masalah tambang bauksit di Kota Tanjungpinang. Selain itu juga akan dilihat siapa dan bagaimana kekuatan aktor-aktor yang mengambil peran dalam proses legislasi terkait masalah tambang bauksit di Kota Tanjungpinang.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN TENTANG PENERBITAN SURAT PERSETUJUAN BERLAYAR (SPB) (Studi Kasus di Kantor Syahbandar Dan Otoritas Pelabuhan Kijang)
Authors: Mandala Edward , Setyadiharja Rendra , Nurul Mulyani Jefri, RIo Refnaldi
Published: October 2019

Penerbitan Surat Persetujuan Berlayar (Port Clearance) merupakan suatu proses pengawasan yang dilakukan oleh Syahbandar terhadap kapal yang akan berlayar meninggalkan pelabuhan untuk memastikan bahwa Kapal, awak kapal, dan muatannya secara teknis administratif telah memenuhi persyaratan keselamatan dan keamanan pelayaran serta perlindungan lingkungan maritim. Pemahaman dari persyaratan Keselamatan dan Keamanan pelayaran adalah suatu keadaan terpenuhinya persyaratan keselamatan dan keamanan yang menyangkut angkutan diperairan, kepelabuhanan dan lingkungan maritim. Tanggung jawab Syahbandar memang sangat berat dalam menjamin keselamatan dan keamanan pelayaran, karena Syahbandar merupakan pejabat pemerintah di pelabuhan yang diangkat oleh Menteri dan memiliki kewenangan tertinggi untuk menjalankan dan melakukan pengawasan terhadap dipenuhinya ketentuan peraturan perundang undangan untuk menjamin keselamatan dan keamanan pelayaran.Teori yang digunakan dalam penyusunan penelitian ini adalah teori implementasi kebijakan dari Edward III. Teori Edward III dalam penyusunan penelitian ini terdiri dari empat indikator, yaitu komunikasi, sumber daya, disposisi dan stuktur birokrasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan yang digunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah melalui pedoman wawancara dan dokumentasi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode sampling purposive. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat ketahui bahwa implementasian kebijakan surat persetujuan berlayar masih kurang berjalan dengan baik. Masih banyak para pengguna jasa SPB yang tidak mengetahui cara pembuatan surat tersebut. Dengan tidak memiliki surat tersebut dapat mengakibatkan keselamatan para pengguna jasa terancam. Dan masih terdapat ketidakjujuran dari kantor syahbandar dan otoritas kijang terhadap anggaran yang disediakan buat kebijakan SPB. komunikasi antara aparatur dengan masyarakat belum sepenuhnya terlaksana dengan baik. Menghadapi permasalahan tersebut seharusnya kantor syahbandar dan otoritas kijang lebih melakukan sosialisasi kepada para pengguna jasa sehingga pelanggaran-pelanggran yang tidak dinginkan tidak terjadi dan keselamatan mereka terjaga dan aman.
MODEL KELEMBAGAAN PEMERINTAHAN DESA
Authors: Zainudin Arif
Published: October 2019

Pemerintah Desa ialah penyelenggaraan urusan pemerintahan dan kepentingan masyarakat setempat dalam sistem pemerintah Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia. Hakekatnya sebagai pemenuhan kebutuhan dasar masyarakatnya, atau sebagai unsur pemerintah yang melayani masyarakatnya. Sehingga Pemerintah Desa memiliki urusan yang dijadikan tugas bagi pemerintahan, seperti urusan tata pemerintahan, urusan pemberdayaan masyarakat desa, urusan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan urusan ketertiban lingkungan. Sehingga bentuk organisasi Pemerintahan Desa minimal harus mewakili urusan yang dimiliki pemerintahan Desa. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini ialah bagaimana bentuk organisasi pemerintah desa pasca diterapkan UU No. 6 Tahun 2014 tentang Desa.Maka dengan permasalahan tersebut penelitian ini memiliki tujuan yaitu, mengidentifikasi jenis pelayanan dasar pemerintahan desa, dan merencanakan model organisasi pemerintahan Desa. berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut maka penulis menggunakan pendekatan metode penelitian kualitatif, dengan strategi penelitian grounded theory sebagai suatu proses untuk memproduksi dan merancang sebuah model yang didasari oleh kategori-kategori interaksi sistem pemerintah.Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan maka Pemerintahan Desa memiliki jenis pelayanan administrasi yang berbentuk perizinan dan non-perizinan. Model organisasi pemerintahan Desa yang minimal harus dimiliki yaitu, Kepala Desa, Sekertaris, Kaur Umum, Kaur Keuangan, dan Kaur Perencanaan kemudian untuk unit teknis operasional dinamakan Kasi Pelayanan, Kasi Pemerintah dan Kasi Kesejahteraan. Karena menurut Permendagri No. 84 tahun 2015 tentang SOTK Pemerintah Desa memiliki 3 unit Kaur dan 3 unit Kasi.
SRATEGI PENGELOLAAN SUMBER DAYA ALAM DESA PONGGOK
Authors: Zakiyah Ummi , Idrus Iqbal Aidar
Published: October 2019

Pembangunan desa bisa dilakukan dengan memberdayakan dan mengelola kekayaan sumber daya yang ada di desa. Sumber daya adalah sebuah aset yang harus dikelola dan dimanfaatkan dengan sebaik-baiknya untuk kesejahteraan masyarakat. Pemerintahan desa tentunya mempunyai peran penting dan juga harus mempunyai strategi sebagai alat untuk mencapai tujuan instansi maupun perusahaan dalam kaitannya dengan tujuan jangka panjang yang matang, dalam pengelolaan sumber daya atau asset desa. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi Pemerintah Desa Ponggokdalam pengelolaan sumber daya alam. Strategi sebagai alat untuk mencapai tujuan instansi maupun perusahaan dalam kaitannya dengan tujuan jangka panjang Clausewitz (2013). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, lokasi penelitian ini di Desa PonggokKecamatan Pulanharjo, Klaten Tawa Tengah. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penilitian ini menggunakan metode, studi literature, observasi, dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan strategi yang dijalakan oleh Pemerintah Desa Ponggokyaitu: Pembenahan Umbul, membuat program one village one product dan pendirian Badan Usaha Milik Desa. Semua strategi yang dijalakan kemudian membuahkan hasil yang positif yang mengantarkan Desa Ponggokmenjadi desa yang mandiri dan sejahtera yang kemudian menjadi percontohan untuk desa-desa yang lain baik yang ada di Jawa Tengah maupun skala nasional
Implementasi Kebijakan Pembangunan Desa Pesisir Kabupaten Bintan Provinsi Kepulauan Riau
Authors: Setyadiharja Rendra , Suherry  , Dachroni Raja
Published: October 2019

Kebijakan pembangunan desa merupakan amanat dari Undang-Undang No.6 Tahun 2014 tentang Desa dan diatur secara teknis di dalam Permendagri No. 114 Tahun 2014, maka dapat diketahui bahwa perhatian Pemerintah Republik Indonesia terhadap pembangunan desa sangat tinggi. Maka ini merupakan sebuah tantangan baru bagi pemerintah di desa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui implementasi kebijakan pembangunan desa pada desa wilayah pesisir serta mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi implementasi kebijakan pembangunan desa tersebut. Adapun lokasi penelitian adalah pada Desa Berakit Kecamatan Teluk Sebong, Desa Mantang Lama Kecamatan Mantang dan Desa Kelong Kecamatan Bintan Pesisir Kabupaten Bintan Provinsi Kepulauan Riau. Konsep implementasi kebijakan yang digunakan untuk mencapai tujuan penelitian ini adalah menggunakan konsep Van Meter dan Van Horn, serta Konsep Agustino untuk menjawab faktor yang mempengaruhi kebijakan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian berjenis kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Penelitian ini menghasilkan sebuah kesimpulan bahwa implementasi kebijakan pada desa pesisir di Kabupaten Bintan berjalan dengan baik dengan didukung dengan tujuan kebijakan yang baik, kapasitas sumber daya yang baik, baik sumber daya manusia, dan finansial, karakteristik dan sikap pelaksana yang lebih mengarah kepada mencapai tujuan kebijakan demi tercapainya kesejahteraan dan kemakmuran bersama dengan kolaborasi di dalam tata kelola pemerintahan desa yang baik dan optimal.
Elementos articuladores da Prática Profissional na Formação Inicial de professores que ensinam matemática
Authors: Gama Renata Prenstteter , André Marli Eliza Dalmazo Afonso de
Published: October 2019

Este artigo tem como objetivo identificar e compreender os elementos articuladores da prática profissional desenvolvidos na formação inicial de professores que ensinam matemática. A problemática surgiu ao considerar a necessidade do repensar a formação inicial de professores para enfrentar o desafio da escola atual e a complexidade da prática docente, bem como dos resultados das pesquisas brasileiras realizadas sobre o início da carreira docente em matemática e dos egressos dos cursos de licenciatura em Matemática e Pedagogia apontando indícios que muitos dos problemas dessa fase inicial são decorrentes das próprias dicotomias do processo de formação inicial. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa e interpretativa, do tipo estado da arte que identificou pesquisas acadêmicas brasileiras (teses e dissertações) produzidas no Programa Observatório da Educação que previa a articulação entre pós-graduação, licenciaturas e escolas de educação básica e envolveram matemática. Essas pesquisas (251) são apresentadas em um breve mapeamento e dentre elas, foram selecionadas as que versavam sobre a formação inicial dos professores (25) que constituiu o corpus de análise. Para o processo analítico foi realizado a leitura dos trabalhos e a construção de uma ficha contendo título, instituição, autor(a) e orientador(a), temática e foco, nível de ensino, metodologia da pesquisa, referencial teórico e principais resultados. Para a apresentação dos resultados foi construído um panorama destacando três eixos articuladores: a) currículo; b) conhecimento matemático e c) programas/projetos nos cursos. Os resultados apontam para a relevância da indissociabilidade entre ensino, pesquisa e extensão para a formação inicial de professores. As pesquisas sinalizaram que as discussões os sobre currículo nos cursos de licenciatura permanecem presentes para o cumprimento dos pressupostos legais e com iniciativas pontuais de algumas universidades e/ou programas fomentados para as articulações entre a teoria e prática e entre a universidade e escola. Identifica-se também que a articulação entre os conhecimentos pedagógico e matemático inclui a problemática do aspecto conceitual do conteúdo matemático com o curso não voltado para a docência na Educação Básica. Por fim, foram identificadas iniciativas que promoveram outras articulações como entre a formação inicial e continuada (PIBID e OBEDUC) e entre as licenciaturas de Pedagogia e Matemática (CluMat).
Mechanism of the Arene-Limited Nondirected C–H Activation of Arenes with Palladium: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study
Authors: Wedi Philipp , Bergander Klaus , Mück-Lichtenfeld Christian , van Gemmeren Manuel
Published: October 2019

Recently, synthetic methods have been discovered which enable the directing group-free C–H activation of arenes with palladium-catalysts and do not require an excess of the arene substrate. By overcoming this long standing challenge, such methods have now become suitable for the functionalization of complex organic molecules. The key to success in several of these transformations has been the use of two complementary ligands, an N-acyl amino acid and an Nheterocycle. Further applications of this design principle will likely require the guidance by a profound mechanistic understanding. This prompted us to engage in a detailed experimental and computational mechanistic study of the dual ligand enabled C–H activation of arenes. Based on comprehensive kinetic experiments, (CID-)MS, (DOSY-)NMR, and DFT calculations we find that a 1:1:1 complex of palladium and the two ligands is indeed the active species that enables a partially rate-limiting concerted C–H activation as part of a Pd0/PdII-cycle. Our study highlights the importance of catalyst speciation and allows us to rationalize the role of each ligand as well as the observed regioselectivities. These findings are expected to be highly useful for further method development using this powerful class of catalysts.
Exercise training and erectile dysfunction in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting
Authors: Pomeshkina S A , Barbarash O L , Pomeshkin E V
Published: October 2019

Aim: to estimate the effects of exercise training on erectile function after coronary artery bypass grafting. Materials and methods. 114 men with stable coronary artery disease undergoing on - pump coronary artery bypass grafting were examined. Patients with ED were randomized into two groups comparable in the main demographic, clinical and baseline parameters: a group of patients undergoing supervised exercise trainings at the outpatient rehabilitation center (n=53) and a group of patients without any exercise trainings at the outpatient hospital (n=61). Patients were assessed 1, 6 and 12 months after CABG. All patients underwent echocardiography (ECHO-CG), bicycle ergometer test without discontinuation of the drug therapy, measurement of nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), ultrasound assessment of the cavernous arteries with the further estimation of their endothelial function. Results. In addition to the expected improvements in exercise tolerance, regular cycling exercises led to a significant recovery of erectile function (number and duration of NTP, increased penile blood flow volume, estimated during NTP measurement), improved endothelial function of the cavernous arteries, compared to patients without exercise trainings. However, the obtained effects in the group with exercise trainings were short - term. One year after CABG, the number of NTP and penile blood flow volume were superior in patients undergoing exercise trainings. Differences in other parameters became less reliable between the groups. Conclusion. Aerobic exercise trainings appeared to be effective for optimizing exercise tolerance, erectile and endothelial function, and allow improving the prognosis of these patients and, therefore, are needed to be included in the rehabilitation programs for patients undergoing CABG.
Quinazolinone novel derivatives synthesis and their Biological Evaluation as Antimicrobial and Antitubercular agents
Authors: Neha Krishnarth  , Santosh Kumar Verma  , Anurag
Published: October 2019

At a global level, tuberculosis (TB) is the disease of human values. It suffers from major health, social and economic burden in many countries. There is an inability of an effective vaccine or the use of vaccine were too long and expensive, have increased risk of spread of this disease.  A  series of quinazolinone derivatives prepared with the help of 2-Amino-3,4,5-trimethoxy benzoic acid and Vilsmeir reagent.  Synthesized  compounds  were  characterized  by  various  spectral  methods.  Different activity like antimicrobial activity of the synthesised compounds were performed,  and the most active compounds of the series were further screened for antitubercular activity against bacteria mycobacterium  H37Rv.  Results  showed that all the synthesized compounds have antimicrobial activity. Compounds  IV c,  IV f, IV h  and IV o showed maximum activity in the synthesized series.  These four compounds further screened for antitubercular activity.  Compounds  IV c,  IV f, IV h  and  IV o showed significant antitubercular activity.
Efficacy of microbes in bioremediation of tannery waste water at Dindigul district
Authors: Ramees Raja Hussain A  , Aneez Mohamed M
Published: October 2019

Tannery waste water contains an enumerous amount of chemicals and a high level of pH, TDS, TSS, BOD, and COD, which gets directly into the natural aquatic environment, thus polluting to the water quality. Because of that important to develop a cost-effective and eco-friendly technology to treat the tannery waste water. Our present research work has been done to investigate the physical and chemical characteristics of tannery waste water and to decrease the value of BOD, pH, and COD by the procedure of bioremediation using microbes. Among the physical and chemical characteristics analyzed BOD, pH and COD were find to be very huge value. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus cereus were identified and isolated and utilized in the decrease of BOD, pH, and COD in the tannery waste water. Four different concentrations of untreated tannery waste water (control, 25, 50, 75, and 100%) were prepared. The treatment was carried out for 48 hrs (2 days). It is inferred from the results that Bacillus cereus to be more effective in reducing pH, BOD, and COD than the bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the untreated tannery effluents.
Hindrance to the Integration of e-learning Adoption in Nigerian Universities
Authors: Akpan Abasiama G. , Tralagba Chris Eriye
Published: October 2019

Electronic learning or online learning is a part of recent education which is dramatically used in universities all over the world. As well as the use and integration of e-learning is at the crucial stage in all developing countries. It is the most significant part of education that enhances and improves the educational system. This paper is to examine the hindrances that influence e-learning in Nigerian university system. In order to have an inclusive research, a case study research was performed in Evangel University, Akaeze, southeast of Nigeria. The paper demonstrates similar hindrances on country side. This research is a blend of questionnaires and interviews, the questionnaires was distributed to lecturers and an interview was conducted with management and information technology unit. Research had shown the use of e-learning in university education which has influenced effectively and efficiently the education system and that the University education in Nigeria is at the crucial stage of e-learning. Hence, some of the hindrances are avoiding unbeaten integration of e-learning. The aim of this research is to unravel the barriers that impede the integration of e-learning in universities in Nigeria. Nevertheless, e-learning has modified the teaching and learning approach but integration is faced with many challenges in Nigerian University.
Role of Store Choice Format as a Mediator in Shoppers’ Satisfaction
Authors: Negi Navjyoti Singh , Kumar Manish
Published: October 2019

The economic growth of India has been phenomenal throughout the last decade. The country has been growing at a positive rate, despite the economic slowdown witnessed throughout the world and is on the charts of fastest growing nations with an average growth of more than 7.3 percent (2018) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is quite remarkable for the last 5 years. The key factors that has been driving India’s growth constitutes of a soaring demand in the domestic market along with rise in consumption and a growth trend in investment, backed by evident inherent fundamental strengths such as the demography of the country. Over the past two decades, the market scenario of the country has underwent some noteworthy qualitative structural shift because of factors such as: liberalization of trade policy in 1991 and the recent developments of industrial policies in 2018 setting ablaze a path for competition in the economy. The organized retailers in India are experimenting with a variety of formats, ranging from hypermarkets to supermarkets, discount stores to convenient stores. In order to gain and sustain a strategic advantage in retail competition, it is significant to possess knowledge about the store attributes the consumers’ value and use them to differentiate amongst stores as well as knowing why those attributes are important. Therefore, there is a rising need to evaluate about the actual drivers of shopping behaviour in the Indian retailing Industry.
Applying A Binary Logistic Regression Model To Analyze The Educational Service Quality In The Context Of Globalization. Evidence From Vietnam
Authors: Thanh Long Nguyen , Khoi Bui Huy
Published: October 2019

This research aims to apply binary logistic regression to analyze the educational service quality in the context of globalization. Survey data was collected from 550 students are studying at the University of FPT, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, and Gia Dinh Information Technology University in Vietnam. The research model was proposed from the studies of the university service quality. The reliability and validity of the scale were tested Exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The analysis results of binary logistic regression showed that service quality had relationships with Approach Aspect, Facility and Ewom.
A Study On Challenges Faced By Small Scale Entrepreneurship Management In Tirunelveli City
Authors: Sangeetha Dr. V. , Kumari S.Selva , M. Deena  , K. Chandra
Published: October 2019

In modern days entrepreneurship are increased and they were faced a lot of issues and challenges. Entrepreneur is one who has creative and innovative ideas for a business. The entrepreneurship reduces the unemployment. The Government was encouraged the Entrepreneurs and give award for them. Main objective for these awards is to recognize the business and business man and improve the marketability introduced new products for a market. The Central Government issues award for entrepreneurs who have a age of 40 years and they must be first generation entrepreneurs. They were holding a 51% of equity and ownership of business and then women must individually own 75% or more of the enterprise.
Antecedents of Dubai Revisit Intention: The Role of Destination Service Quality and Tourist Satisfaction
Authors: Saad Ali Musallam Abdulla  , Gamal S. A. Khalifa  , Abuelhassan E. Abuelhassan  , Ghosh Abhijit
Published: October 2019

In this study, the researchers have proposed, developed and tested a novel model which highlighted the effect of the Destination Service Quality (DSQ) dimensions (like local transport, accommodation, cleanliness, hospitality, different activities, airport, language communication services) on the tourist intention to revisit, via the mediating role played by tourist satisfaction, in UAE’s tourism industry. For this purpose, the researchers distributed 700 questionnaires amongst the international tourists visiting Dubai. 565 of the 700 (i.e., 80.71%) of the valid tourist questionnaires were returned. Results indicated that the study constructs were very reliable and displayed the convergent and discriminated validity. Thereafter, the researcher carried out the SEM for testing all research hypotheses. The findings have supported all the study’s hypotheses (direct and indirect relationships). The destination marketers, planners and managers must investigate all dimensions for developing better marketing and operational strategies. Finally, theoretical and managerial implications were discussed.
A Comparative Financial Performance Analysis Of Selected Life Insurance Companies In India
Authors: Thirupathi Dr.T. , S. Subhashini
Published: October 2019

Insurance is a contract between the insurer and the insured where the insurer agrees to compensate for the losses suffered by the insured in return for the payment of specified sum of amount called premium. Insurance Industry in India is a huge sector which contributes much more for the overall development of the country. Using various descriptive statistical tools like mean, standard deviation, ANOVA, correlation coefficient, this research paper analyses and make a comparative study on financial performance of selected life insurance companies in India.
Consumer Awareness, Consumer Protection, Service Quality and Loyalty: The Case of Long-term Insurance Consumers in Namibia
Authors: Magreth B Tjizumaue  , Govender Krishna
Published: October 2019

Due to the absence of appropriate Consumer Protection legislation in Namibia, there seems to be a lack of consumer protection, which may result in consumers being exploited. Since the literature reveals that Consumer Awareness, Consumer Protection, Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction influence Customer Loyalty, the aforementioned relationship was explored among consumers of long-term insurance products in Namibia. The researcher embedded the study in the Services Marketing and User’s Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction theory and developed a framework for creating a more aware consumer and thus contribute to the growth and survival of the long-term insurance industry in Namibia. A survey was conducted using a questionnaire, among a judgmental sample of 407 long-term insurance consumers in Namibia and Structural Equation Modelling was used to analyse (eight) hypothesized relationships among the research constructs alluded to in the title of this study. In summary, it was ascertained that if the customers are fully aware (have sufficient knowledge of the products and their consumer rights), they will feel protected against unfair business practices. Furthermore, if they perceive having received quality services, they are more likely to be satisfied with the service provider and will therefore, remain loyal.
The Development of Service Quality and the Business Competitiveness of Wellness Spa in Thailand
Authors: Sakhonkaruhatdej Khorntawatt , Sujintavong Panitnan
Published: October 2019

This article studied wellness spa business in Thailand which can be categorized under tourism industry considered to be the main income of Thailand and the drive of the country’s economy. Thai wellness spas have been popular among Thai and foreign tourists. It can be seen that the standard of Thai wellness spas rank high in Asia. The business attracts a great amount of investment and spending in the service industry.
Underpricing in Privatized Public Offerings: The Indian Experience
Authors: Mandiratta Priya , Bhalla GS
Published: October 2019

Underpricing of IPOs is the sale of shares at low prices and it is a well-documented fact of empirical equity market research. Present study aims to examine the same by estimating the magnitude of underpricing in disinvestment oriented IPOs and FPOs. Along with this, it also aims to compare the degree of underpricing across IPOs and subsequent stages of FPOs. Total number of IPO and FPO cases to be analyzed are 46 (8 IPO, 25 FPO-I, 10 FPO-II, 3 FPO-III) which have been introduced during 2003-2017 by Govt-owned enterprises in India. Market adjusted excess return methodology has been used to compute underpricing. Results depict that underpricing do exists in privatized public offerings. The study also witness the reduced underpricing levels from IPO to third stage of FPO which indicate towards high cost of raising equity at IPO and gets reduced at subsequent stages of FPOs. Based on the findings, the research recommends that divestment activity should spread over different stages of offerings i.e. IPOs and FPOs. This research contributes to the literature by estimating and comparing the magnitude of underpricing in “privatized” public offerings and provides the Governmental institutions and investors with the base and information to make appropriate decisions.
Impact Of Attributes Of Website On Consumer Purchase Behavior
Authors: Kumar Bishwa Ranjan , Ojha Nisha Kant , Singh D B
Published: October 2019

Internet nowadays is no less important than air for human existence. The present research is therefore an attempt to find the answers to several questions like whether enhancing functioning of the website by conveniently locating the desired service with appropriate interactivity will have positive impact on online purchase behavior. Factors promoting credibility and integrity will have positive impact on online purchase behavior and whether Visual appeal of the website will have a positive impact on online purchase behavior.   The research is conclusive. Several hypotheses have been used to establish the relationship. In this study, the dependent variable is purchase behavior which relies on various attributes of the website such as such as Visual appeal of the website, functionality factors, and psychological factors.
Perspectives of a Differently Abled Man: A Peep into VaibhavKolhe’s
Authors: Sindhuja D.
Published: October 2019

Disability studies provoke a clear and consistently thought provoking portrayal of differently abled people. Nowadays, people with disability face many problems in their day-to-day life. All people have their own dreams to achieve something special in this world. Likewise, the people with disabilities also have some dreams. The novel,The Incomplete by VaibhavKolhe deals with the difficulties and the challenges undergone by the protagonist in his life. The protagonist narrates several incidents from his childhood to his adolescence. He faces a lot of struggles in his life because of his physical disability. Even in his love, he fails because of expressing his inner emotions. This novel mainly depicts the fact that how the protagonist accepts his disability as a challenge and how he overcomes his weakness. The present paper focuses on the sufferings and reactions of a differently abled man and how he adapts to the environment and the people in the substandard society.
Coaching e Mentoring como Práticas de Compartilhamento de Conhecimentos: Estudo de Casos em Empresas Públicas do Estado de São Paulo - Brasil
Authors: Santos Bruna Angela , Kuniyoshi Marcio Shoiti , Gaspar Marcos Antonio , Aihara Celia Hatsumi
Published: October 2019

Objetivo: analisar as principais razões pelas quais as empresas públicas utilizam coaching e mentoring como práticas de compartilhamento de conhecimentoMétodo: pesquisa exploratória qualitativa, que teve como objeto de análise as empresas públicas paulistas. Foi realizado estudo de casos, com entrevista e análise documental em duas empresas públicas paulistas: uma de saneamento de água e esgoto (prática de coaching) e outra de metrologia (prática de mentoring).Originalidade/Relevância: A pesquisa permitiu constatar que o propósito da adoção da prática de coaching ou mentoring não teve como fator motivador o decreto nº 53.963/2009 de Gestão do Conhecimento e Inovação do Governo do Estado de São Paulo, conforme foi alegado pelas entrevistadas. Entretanto, a coincidência das datas de implantação dos projetos poderia ser, de alguma forma, um fator motivador para o cumprimento das diretrizes constantes no referido decreto.Resultados: Constatou-se que as práticas de coaching e mentoring foram empregadas para utilizar o conhecimento dos colaboradores visando a melhoria da qualidade do atendimento à sociedade. A prática de coaching está inserida nos programas promovidos pela empresa, visando desenvolver o capital humano para o plano de sucessão e novas lideranças. Quanto à prática de mentoring, as empresas buscam compartilhar o conhecimento tácito entre seus recursos humanos para melhoria dos serviços prestados.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: A análise dos principais resultados esperados com a implantação de práticas de coaching e mentoring nas empresas públicas paulistas, permitiu constatar a viabilidade de aplicação destas práticas de gestão do conhecimento para institucionalização do conhecimento organizacional nas empresas públicas pesquisadas.
La relación entre la política de defensa y su dimensión internacional. El caso argentino (2011-2015)
Authors: Eissa Sergio Gabriel
Published: October 2019

El presente artículo sostiene que la postura estratégica defensiva y el planeamiento por capacidades adoptados, que implica la aceptación de riesgos políticos y estratégicos, requieren una política exterior activa y contribuyente a la defensa nacional. Para ello se estudia las políticas de defensa y exterior argentina entre 2011 y 2015.
Correction of Landsat thermal images in the study of tundra landscape transformations: the case of the Urengoy oil and gas condensate field
Authors: Kornienko S.G.
Published: October 2019

A method for the relative radiometric correction of Landsat thermal images to quantify the changes in the surface temperature of tundra landscapes has been developed. A distinctive feature of the methodology is the use of unsupervised classification algorithm to determine pseudo-invariant areas with identical spectral characteristics of the reference and corrected thermal images. The error in temperature contrast correction is minimized by iteratively determining the optimal number of classes and linear regression coefficients using the cross-validation method. The proposed methodology allows to reduce errors by 2–5 times during temperature contrasts correction, which, in general, indicates its effectiveness. Under experimental conditions, the absolute correction error corresponding to the threshold sensitivity of thermal images (0.4 K) can be achieved for temperature contrasts less than 3 oC.
Uji kandungan logam berat Timbal (Pb) dan Tembaga (Cu) pada kue lumpur menggunakan spektrofotometer serapan atom
Authors: Probowati Wiwit
Published: October 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui kandungan Timbal (Pb) dan Tembaga (Cu) pada kue lumpur yang dijajakan ditepi jalan Pasar X. Metode yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini dengan destruksi kue lumpur dengan HNO3 pekatÂ  dan asam perklorat 70%. Kandungan Timbal dan Tembaga dianalisis menggunakan Spektofotometer Serapan Atom (SSA). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan kandungan logam berat Timbal (Pb) dan Tembaga (Cu) kue lumpur yang dijual di tepi jalan Pasar X di luar batas aman untuk dikonsumsi dari Badan Standarisasi Nasional dan Badan Pengawasan Obat dan Makanan RI. Terukur 4.4 ppm untuk kadar Timbal (Pb) dan 1,1 ppm untuk kadar Tembaga (Cu).
Hubungan antara ibu bekerja dan pemberian Air Susu Ibu (ASI) eksklusif
Authors: Faizah Jenti Nur , Fitriahadi Enny
Published: October 2019

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan ibu bekerja dengan pemberian Air Susu Ibu (ASI) eksklusif di Puskesmas X. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif metode Studi Korelasi (Correlation Study) dengan pendekatan analitik cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel non probability sampling dengan teknik Purposive Sampling. Jumlah sampel 74 sampel dengan derajat kesalahan 10%. Instrumen dalam penelitian menggunakan checklist. Hasil uji Statistik Chi Square dengan sig â€“(2tailed) 0,564. Berdasarkan nilai olah data penelitian didapat sig.(2-tailed) > 0,05 yang berarti tidak ada hubungan antara ibu bekerja dengan pemberian ASI Eksklusif. Untuk Ibu bekerja yang memiliki bayi diharapkan semangat dan berkomitmen untuk memberikan ASI secara Eksklusif.
Pengaruh murottal surat Al-Ikhlas dan perawatan metode kangguru terhadap berat bayi lahir rendah
Authors: Dewi Inggriane Puspita , Libriati Rika , Setiawati Tia
Published: October 2019

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan mengetahui pengaruh murottal surat Al-Ikhlas dan perawatan metode kangguru (PMK) terhadap berat badan bayi lahir rendah (BBLR). Menggunakan metode kuantitatif desain quasi eksperimental, dengan pre-post test non-equivalent control group design. Sampel berjumlah 28, yaitu 14 bayi sebagai kelompok intervensi dan 14 bayi sebagai kelompok kontrol, menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Analisis menggunakan uji T-Independent Test, menunjukkan ada selisih kenaikan berat badan pada kelompok intervensi sebanyak 81,928 gram dan pada kelompok kontrol sebanyak 57,42 gram. Ada pengaruh yang signifikan dalam kenaikan berat badan setelah PMK dan terapi murottal Al-Ikhlas pada bayi BBLR.Â
Analisis pola asuh keluarga terhadap status gizi balita
Authors: Asnuddin Asnuddin , Hasrul Hasrul
Published: October 2019

Peranan ibu dalam pola pengasuhan anak meliputi pemenuhan kebutuhan dasar anak. Tujuan penelitian mengetahui dan mengidentifikasi hubungan pemberian ASI, pemberian makanan dan pengelolaan kesehatan lingkungan terhadap peningkatan status gizi balita. Jenis penelitian Kuantitatif dengan Pendekatan menggunakan metode keilmuan dan operasional (action research). Analisa data menggunakan Chi Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemberian ASI dan kesehatan lingkungan berpengaruh namun tidak signifikan sedangkan pemberian makanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap status gizi balita. Variabel yang paling berpengaruh terhadap status gizi balita adalah pemberian makanan.
Konfirmasi empat variabel yang berpengaruh terhadap prognosis kehamilan pada wanita infertil primer
Authors: Fatimah Jesy
Published: October 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh gaya hidup, stres, keadaan menstruasi dan disfungsi seksual terhadap prognosis kehamilan pada wanita yang mengalami infertilitas primer. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan cross sectional. Populasi adalah seluruh wanita infertil yang berkunjung di rumah sakit pusat angkatan darat (RSPAD). Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dengan sampel 30 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah Structural Equation Model (SEM) mengunakan sofware statistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan variabel prognosis kehamilan dipengaruhi oleh gaya hidup sebesar 7,3%, stres sebesar 60,5%, keadaan menstruasi sebesar 11,6% dan disfungsi seksual sebesar 6,1%.
Pencegahan infeksi saluran kemih pada pemasangan kateter dengan teknik bundle catheter education
Authors: Pramudyaningrum Ratih , Huriah Titih , Chayati Nur
Published: October 2019

Tujuan penelitian mengetahui efektivitas bundle catheter education terhadap pengetahuan, sikap dan keterampilan perawat dalam pencegahan infeksi saluran kemih. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain quasi experimental pretest and posttest with control group. Populasi penelitian adalah perawat RSUD yang bekerja di ruang rawat inap dewasa. Teknik sampling mengunakan simple ramdom sampling dengan 48 responden. Hasil penelitian dengan uji Mann Whitney menunjukkan hasil p value pengetahuan sebesar 0,001 sedangkan sikap dan keterampilan dengan p value 0,000. Hasil analisis bivariate menunjukkan bundle catheter education efektif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, sikap dan keterampilan perawat dalam pencegahan infeksi saluran kemih terkait pemasangan kateter urin.
Gambaran fungsi seksual pada wanita dengan terapi akibat kanker payudara
Authors: Rahmi Elisa , Nuraeni Aan , Solehati Tetti
Published: October 2019

Fungsi seksual yang terganggu dapat menyebabkan disfungsi seksual ataupun stres pada wanita. Teknik sampling nonprobability sampling, sampel pasien kanker payudara tidak menopause dan aktif berhubungan seksual, jumlah responden 38. Metode penelitian menggunakan analisa dikembangkan oleh instrumen FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan yang mengalami fungsi seksual buruk 24 responden (63,1%) dan 14 responden (36,9%) fungsi seksual baik. Sebagian besar 20 responden (52,7%) gangguan lubrikasi dan kepuasan 19 responden (50,0%) nyeri seksual, 15 responden (39,5%) penurunan hasrat, dan 10 responden (26,4%) gangguan organisme. Responden berada pada rentang fungsi seksual buruk artinya diperlukan penanganan lebih lanjutÂ  mengatasi masalah fungsi seksual.
Hubungan frekuensi antenatal care dengan program persiapan persalinan dan pencegahan komplikasi
Authors: Fitriyani Fitriyani , Aisyah Risqi Dewi
Published: October 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan frekuensi antenatal care dengan Program Persiapan Persalinan dan Pencegahan Komplikasi (P4K). Jenis penelitian kuantitatif non eksperimen. Populasi adalah ibu hamil trimester III di Kabupaten Pekalongan. Pengambilan sampel dengan cluster random sampling sejumlah 71. Analisa data dengan uji chi square. Hasil penelitian p value = 0,00 (OR: 8,40), berarti ada hubungan yang signifikan antara frekuensi ANC dengan persiapan persalinan. Ibu hamil yang tidak rutin melakukan ANC berisiko 8,40 kali kurang dalam mempersiapkan persalinannya.
اتجاهات المعلمين نحو دمج الموهوبين بمدارس العاديين في مدينة بغداد
Authors: جواد جعفر جابر
Published: October 2019

لقد اصبحت العناية بالمتفوقين والموهوبين ودراستهم ومعرفة خصائصهم ومشكلاتهم وحاجاتهم وظروف تنشئتهم من الاهتمامات الجوهرية في المجتمعات المتقدمة،ويذكر (تايلر TAYLOR) ان الامم التي لا تستطيع ان تحدد القدرات الابداعية لدى ابنائها ولا تشجعها ، لن تجد نفسها في ركب الحضارة والتقدم،ويشكل الموهوبون والمتفوقون جانبا هاما من الثروة البشرية، فهم كوادر المستقبل لقيادة بلدهم في جميع المجالات العلمية والتقنية والانتاجية والخدمية،ففي عصر اصبح يمثل امتلاك التقنية فيه جوهر الصراع والمنافسة بين اقطابه القوية ، وتلك التي تسعى لتجد لنفسها مكانا تحت الشمس ، ومن ثم فان المتفوقين والموهوبين هم فئة من الشباب ، يمثلون منبع السعادة وعدة الحاضر وقادة المستقبل في شتى ميادين الحياة، وينصب الاهتمام بهذه التنمية الفريدة امرا حتميا، ولابد من نظرة شمولية تنظر للموهوب والمتفوق نظرتها لتقدم المجتمع،مركزين على وضع اسس للكشف والرعاية والصقل.

والمتتبع لتطور حركة تعليم التلاميذ الموهوبين والمتفوقين  نجد ان هذا الموضوع كان محط اهتمام الباحثين والدارسين وعلماء  التربية وعلم النفس وخاصة بعد الحرب العالمية الثانية .                                                                                                         

فالطفل الموهوب يمتاز بقدرة عقلية يمكن تحديدها بنوع من اختبارات الذكاء، وقد اكدت عدد من الدراسات على وجود ارتباط بين النجاح العلمي للطفل وقدراته الموهوبة، فالموهبة هي قدرة الفرد على الابتكار في مجال واحد او اكثر.

وقد تضاربت الاراء حول تعليم الموهوبين ، فهناك من يرى  ان الطفل الموهوب يتطلب طرائق ووسائل  خاصة للتعليم،لذا فقد اهتمت المؤسسات التربوية والتعليمية بهذه الطرائق التي تستهدف الاستفادة من قدرات الطفل الموهوب الى اقصى حد ممكن، في حين يرى البعض ان وضع هؤلاء الطلبة في مدارس العاديين مع وجود برامج خاصة لهم يمكن ان يفض الى تحقيق نتائج افضل.

لذلك فان ما يشغل بال المختصين يدور حول التساؤل الاتي:

هل يفترض ان يتم اعداد المتفوقين والموهوبين ضمن فئة العاديين ايمانا من مبدأ تكافؤ الفرص؟

ام هل يتم اعدادهم في مدارس او اماكن خاصة بهم؟ مما جعل هناك تعارض بين دمج او عزل الموهوبين والمتفوقين.

ومن هنا فان البحث الحالي استهدف التعرف على اتجاهات المعلمين نحو دمج الموهوبين في مدارس العاديين ، وقد تحددت عينة البحث بمعلمي مرحلة التعليم الابتدائي،وتكونت العينة من (100) معلم ومعلمة ،بواقع (50)معلم و(50)معلمة.

وقد استخدم الباحث اداة معدة مسبقا من قبل احد المختصين بهذا المجال،ووضعت عدد من الفرضيات لتحقيق اهداف البحث.

اظهرت النتائج  ان اتجاهات المعلمين والمعلمات ايجابية نحو عملية دمج  الموهوبون في مدارس العاديين، الاان الفروق لم تكن بدلالة احصائية وفقا لمتغير الجنس والتخصص العلمي وسنوات الخبرة .