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The Effect of Personal Factors on Organizational Commitment Among Teachers Working at Libyan Schools in Turkey
Authors: Elkhdr Hassan R.H , Aimer Nagmi Moftah
Published: February 2020

The current study has been conducted to understand the organizational commitment levels of the teachers, who are currently working at the Libyan schools, which are operating in Turkey based on their different personal factors (gender, marital status, age and length of service). This data set has been collected by asking 116 teachers to fill-in questionnaires. The mentioned teachers are currently working for 10 Libyan schools operating in Turkey. The questionnaire includes the first part consisting of demographic questions while its second part deals with the questions pertaining to the teachers’ organizational commitment levels. In order to measure the teachers’ personal factors like seniority, gender, age, and marital status, the first part has been carefully designed. In the second part, eighteen organizational commitment assessment items were selected for measuring the teachers’ organizational commitment levels. For this purpose, we applied an already tried and tested scale, which was originally developed by Allen, Smith and Meyer (1993), so as to test the four hypotheses. According to our one-way variance analysis, the mean scores obtained for the teachers showed significant differences in organizational commitment when variables like marital status and age were taken as independent variables.
Identification and Comparative Study of Invitro Antioxidant Potential of Fractionated Hydroalcoholic Extract of Phyllanthus Niruri Linn
Authors: Rajamanickam Gayathri , L. Manju S.
Published: February 2020

It is apparent that varieties of plants have the potential to show numerous preventive and therapeutic activities that may be relevant to the treatment of disorders caused by oxidative stress and free radicals. A variety of herbal extracts and their phyto components have been demonstrated to exert antioxidant activities, either by directly stimulating antioxidant response genes or by potentiating the bodies` own natural antioxidant defense mechanism. This study reported the high-performance liquid chromatography, invitro antioxidant activity, measurement of total phenolic and flavonoid contents of various solvent extracts of whole plant of Phyllanthus niruri in order to find possible treatment of disorders caused by oxidative stress such as neurodegenerative diseases. Results obtained revealed that, ethyl acetate fractions of P. niruri whole plants possess high flavonoid and polyphenolic compounds which ultimately leads to the potent antioxidant activity than other polar and nonpolar solvent fractions. Thus, this study suggests that, these fractions can be used as a potent source of natural antioxidant there by it can be used for the further investigation for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and other free radical induced pathological conditions.
Failure Analysis and Repair of a Broken Extruder Shaft
Authors: Karrab Salem Ali , Ballem Mohamed Ali
Published: February 2020

In this paper a failure analysis of a screw shaft used in a co-rotating intermeshing twin-screw extruder was carried out; furthermore a detailed description for the repair procedure of the fractured part was presented. By means of the preliminary analyses of the failed shaft which includes a visual examination, appearance of fracture face, and photographic documentation of the fractured surfaces, and by summarizing and analyzing all relevant data it was possible to determine that the combination of torsion and bending forces was the cause of the failure. The shaft fractured with evidences of fatigue failure. Repairing of the fractured shaft was mainly performed by welding technique followed by suitable heat treatments and appropriate inspection methods. After repair process is completed, the extruder was put back into service, the recorded data during the trial and regular operations were satisfactory and within the design limits. Finally, in order to avoid future accidents and to prevent such problems in similar equipment, precautionary measures and recommendations were proposed.
A Study on Particulate Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine using a Mixture of Commercial Diesel and Biodiesel Based Palm-Oil
Authors: Pham Van Viet
Published: February 2020

Currently, oil and gas accounts for about 60 - 80% of the world's energy. According to scientists, with the current consumption rate, this source of energy will be exhausted in the next 40-50 years; Therefore, finding alternative energy sources has become the goal of many countries. In particular, the sources of energy friendly to the environment and renewable such as wind energy, solar energy, bioenergy ... are given top priority. Biodiesel is a liquid biofuel with similar properties and can be used as a substitute for conventional diesel oil. Testing and proceeding to apply B5 and B10 fuels to vehicles will reduce the amount of toxic emissions and replace exhausted petroleum and gas sources. This paper focuses on the KDE3500T engine test bed at 50% loading to analyze and assess the emission of particulate matter and oxidized organic compounds. With different mixing ratios between commercial gasoline of 0.05 S and palm oil biodiesel from 10% to 75%. Experimental results show that the particle emission concentration decreased by about 30% from B0 to B20 and increased by about 15% from B30 to B100. While carbonyl compounds such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and acetone increased about 2.5 times from B0 to B30 and dropped abruptly at B50, however carbonyl concentration increased by about 28% when using B75 to B100.
Characterizing Computation in Artificial Neural Networks by their Diclique Covers and Forman-Ricci Curvatures
Authors: Parks Allen D.
Published: February 2020

The relationships between the structural topology of artificial neural networks, their computational flow, and their performance is not well understood. Consequently, a unifying mathematical framework that describes computational performance in terms of their underlying structure does not exist. This paper makes a modest contribution to understanding the structure-computational flow relationship in artificial neural networks from the perspective of the dicliques that cover the structure of an artificial neural network and the Forman-Ricci curvature of an artificial neural network’s connections. Special diclique cover digraph representations of artificial neural networks useful for network analysis are introduced and it is shown that such covers generate semigroups that provide algebraic representations of neural network connectivity.
A Study on Tensile Strengths of Randomly Oriented Coir/Plantain Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polyester (CPFRP) Composites
Authors: Chukwunyelu Christian Ebele , Nwosu A. W. , Uzoghelu Innocent Tochukwu
Published: February 2020

This study focuses on determining the optimum tensile strengths of randomly oriented coir/plantain hybrid fiber reinforced polyester resin composites. The control factors of volume fraction, coupling agent and coir/plantain fiber ratio were used in forming the samples. Tensile test was conducted on the samples of Coir/plantain empty fruit bunch (CEFB) hybrid fibers and coir/plantain pseudo stem (CPS) hybrid fibers reinforced polyester resin composites respectively for the optimum tensile strengths. An OKH-600 Digital Display universal Testing Machine was used for conducting tensile tests in order to establish the control factor levels quality characteristics needed to optimize the mechanical properties being investigated. The highest signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) for the quality characteristics was investigated by applying Taguchi robust design technique for the greater-the-better. The optimum values of the control factors were established for CEFB and CPS hybrid fibers reinforced polyester resin composites. The CEFB hybrid fibers reinforced polyester resin composites has the optimum tensile strength of while CPS hybrid fibers reinforced polyester resin composites has the optimum tensile strength of . The control factors contributed greatly to the tensile strength; and the CEFB hybrid fibers reinforced polyester resin composites are less in tension than that of CPS hybrid fiber.
Testing Causality and Cointegration of Savings and Investment In Ghana
Authors: Otoo Henry , Appiah Sampson Takyi , Buabeng Albert , Apodei M.
Published: February 2020

This paper sought to identify the causal relationship between saving and investment in Ghana as these econometric indicators serve as a measure for the economic development and wellbeing of developing countries. Annual time series of Saving and Investment in Ghana spanning from 1980 to 2017 were considered. First, the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and the Elliott-Rothenberg-Stock (ERS) tests are carried out to determine the integration order of saving and investment data series. The Johansen's trace and maximum eigenvalue tests for cointegration were performed to ascertain the level of cointegration which suggested a long-run relationship between the saving and investment in Ghana despite potential deviations in the short-run. Finally, the Granger Causality test suggested saving as having a causal relationship with investment, while the reverse indicated no relationship. The study, therefore, recommended intensifying saving, both at the national and household level as a crucial direction for consideration if Ghana intends to finance her investments rather than relying mostly on foreign aid.
Protonic Magnetic Resonance Properties of the Hard Rocks Fracture Zones in the Department of Donga
Authors: Yalo Euloge Nicaise , Akokponhoué Bertrand Houngnigbo , Youan Ta Marc
Published: February 2020

The Donga Department is located in the northwest of Benin in an area made up of crystalline and crystallophyllic basement rocks where most of the groundwater resources are found in the area of weathered and conductive fractures. The carrying out of drilling campaigns in this department are often crowned with a significant number of negative boreholes (<0.7m3 /h) due to the poor choice of sites for drilling. This leads to situations of difficulties in supplying drinking water, or even more frequent shortages during the dry season. The objective of this study is to use geophysical methods characterize the fractured basement areas, with a view to improving the implantations and the sustainable management of the aquifers they contain. The application of the Protonic Magnetic Resonance (PMR) method made it possible to determine the hydrogeological properties of the fracture zones. As a result, the determination of the hydrodynamic properties shows that the WPMR, T2* and Sy values in 5 different localities of the study area are between 4 and 13% respectively, between 150 and 212.5 ms and between 2.3 and 8.2%. The minimum height of the water slide is 820 mm and the maximum height is estimated at 3672 mm for a water reserve of up to 2313 mm in the Donga gneisses. It emerges from this study that in the department of Donga the PMR water content is also a function of the particle size. T2* of the fractured zone.
Comparison of a Tannery that Using the Conventional Treatment of Waste Water and That Using the Recycling Method
Authors: Salman Rehab Ahmed , Gasmelseed G. A. , Hassan R. S.
Published: February 2020

The conventional treatment methods of tannery spent float is found to be not sufficient to meet the required international standers levels of liquid discharges on the other hand the establishment of the treatment unit for the physical, biological and chemical treatment of the spent float is found to be extremely high-cost process. During the life time of the tannery by using the recycling of the spent float method, there would be a great saving in the water and the chemicals as well as environment protection. The comparison of the capital cost estimates of two tanneries with the same capacity, one with the conventional treatment method (large treatment unit should be established) and the other used the recycling of the spent float process, show the advantages of using the recycling process over the conventional treatment process.
Affecting Factors to the Efficiency in the Container Shipping
Authors: Nguyen Manh Hung , Chung Nghia , Ha Thieu Sang
Published: February 2020

Vietnam currently has 39 container shipping ships with a total tonnage of about 30,000 TUE; Vinalines has 11 ships. Thus, Vietnam's container fleet annually transports between 1.2 and 1.3 million TUE. Thus, compared with the total volume of imports and exports through the port each year about 18 million TUE, the container fleet of Vietnam is less than 10%. According to the report of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, up to now, Vietnam's fleet has 1,568 ships with a total tonnage of about 7.8 million tons, ranking 4th in ASEAN (after Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia) and 30th In the world. The average age of Vietnam's fleet is currently 15.6, younger than 5.2 years of the world (20.8 years old). The structure of Vietnam's fleet has also grown towards specialization, especially, Vietnam's container fleet has grown quite well from 19 ships (2013) to 39 ships (2019).
Airborne System for Pipeline Surveillance Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Authors: Benyeogor Mbadiwe Samuel , Olatunbosun Adeboye , Kumar Sushant
Published: February 2020

Our work involves the development of a quadcopter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system with remote sensors onboard for monitoring oil and gas pipelines. Two Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sensors were used for LPG gas leakage detection. The Multiwii software is used to control, track and simulate the 3D motion of the UAV in flight. Using this device, experimental data from field tests were analyzed with MATLAB. Results reveal that the developed system has performed as expected. Thus, our device can be used to enhance asset monitoring and operational safety in the oil industry.
Robots Visit Homes For Elderly People Who Have Difficulty Going Out and Practice Brain Training
Authors: Sawami Kazue , Kimura Mitsuo , Kitamura Tetsuro , Kawaguchi Masahiko , Furusumi Mihoko , Suishu Chizuko , Morisaki Naoko , Hattori Sonomi
Published: February 2020

Introduction: When it becomes difficult for the elderly to go out due to a decrease in walking ability, the decline in their mental and physical function accelerates. Currently, elderly people who have difficulty going out have no effective measures in place. Therefore, we wanted to prevent their functional decline by visiting homes and intervening. For the intervention, a robot developed for brain training for the elderly people was used. The goal was not only brain training, but also to obtain psychological activation through interaction with robots and supporters.

Method: The subjects were elderly people who had difficulty going out. Researchers, supporters, and robot visited their homes to conduct brain training by robots and recollection methods were performed with supporters. Cognitive tests (immediate and delayed reproduction of 10 words) and psychological surveys (interviews) were conducted before and after the intervention.

Result: There were 29 subjects, 8 males, and 21 females, with an average age of 79.5 ± 4.95. The maximum score for the cognitive test is 10. Immediate playback was improved from 5.5 points to 8.1 points (p <0.01), and delayed playback was improved from 4.7 points to 7.5 points (p <0.01). In the analysis of psychological verbatim record, as a result of the pre-interview, “Once I stop going out, it becomes troublesome to get dressed up and go out”, “There are days when I don't talk about anything all day”, “If someone doesn't come or make a phone call, there are no chance of a conversation”. In the interview after the start, there were most categories as “I came to think that vitality is important”, “I became more motivated”, and “I'm looking forward to talking”. As for robots, there were many reactions such as cuteness, healing, and fun compared to interpersonal communication.

Conclusion: Brain training during the visits showed that there is a significant improvement in cognitive score, and that it is effective as a countermeasure for the elderly who cannot go out. In addition, the robot has a high affinity for all subjects, the effect of softening the tension associated with receiving the visit was confirmed. Conversation with a robot that resolves the shortage of human resources is meaningful because in the situation where no one talks to anyone throughout the day the utilization of robot shows the improvement in energy and motivation due to increased conversation. By supplementing the interaction with regular supporters to this, it can be a more effective measure.
Histological Evaluation Of Articular Cartilage Damage Following Radiofrequency Chondroplasty
Authors: S. Vidhya Lakshmi , Raj Rufus V. , Sahanand Santhosh
Published: February 2020

Background: Radiofrequency probes have been used extensively in various arthroscopic procedures. Measurable cartilage damage occurs after radiofrequency probe application. However, the histological changes of cartilage damage following radiofrequency chondroplasty have not been extensively studied.

Materials & Methods: Articular cartilage specimens were obtained from patients undergoing total knee replacement surgeries. Radiofrequency probes were applied at 1, 3 and 5 seconds and samples were sent to histopathology laboratory. The histological changes of cartilage damage were analyzed using the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) assessment scale. Safranin O staining was done to assess the proteoglycan content.

Results: Histologically measurable articular cartilage damage occurs after radiofrequency probes

Conclusions: The time of application of radiofrequency probes should be optimized so as to minimize cartilage damage.
On the Mechanism of Atmospheric Vortex Formation and How to Weaken a Tornado
Authors: Nechayev Andrei Martenovich , Solovyev Alexander
Published: February 2020

A hydrodynamic   mechanism   of  tornado  formation is proposed:  it is based on the air density decrease in ascending jets. The empirical verification of this mechanism is considered.  The ways are discussed to weaken the  tornado  by  reducing  the inflow streams humidity  or by introducing the discontinuity of air jets connecting the lower and upper layers of the atmosphere.
Comparative Analysis of Power Quality Monitoring Systems
Authors: Hassan Syed Rizwan , Rehman Ateequr , Shabbir Noman , Unbreen Arooj
Published: February 2020

Electricity is the most important commodity used in our daily routine and power quality (PQ) is gaining interest from last few years. A review of the techniques used for power quality monitoring is presented in this paper. Major focus of this paper is on power quality monitoring (PQM) and management systems in the area of power industry. Techniques reviewed in this paper also include some power quality meter placement techniques. Efficiency and cost effectiveness of PQM system can be improved by applying the techniques that find the optimum number of monitors to be placed and the best locations where they have to be placed and these techniques are called power quality meter placement techniques. In this review initially methodology of each method is defined and then comparison between them is presented. Power quality monitoring and management strategies that are used internationally in industries are discussed and at the end some examples are presented that defines the efforts made in the area of power quality improvement.
Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater of Textile Industry Using Polymeric Nano-Adsorbent
Authors: Naveed Ahmad , Ali Najaf , Ashraf Muhammad , Masood Hafiz Miqdad
Published: February 2020

Wastewater of textile industry having impurities and heavy metal ions cause problems in human society that can endanger the human health through food chain. Adsorption of heavy metal ions before draining makes wastewater safe for aquatic life and human health. Now a day’s adsorption of heavy metal through polymeric nano adsorbents is the emerging technology which is more efficient than conventional adsorbents like activated carbon. The pH 9.0 gave maximum 96% sorption of Co at 1.0 g/L adsorbent dosage, due to increased electrostatic force of attraction produced by the negative charge at the surface of sorbent which is favorable for adsorbing cationic species. In the beginning of15 minute retention time, metal ions adsorption was rapid due to availability of more number of adsorptive sites but further increase of retention time decreased the sorption capacity due to partial desorption that may occur due to the charge density and diameter of hydrated ions. Similarly in case of Cu, the maximum sorption was 95% at 7.0 pH using 1.0 g/L adsorbent dosage.
Pendampingan terkait Konsep diri, Kepemimpinan & Kewirausahaan bagi Pelajar SMA/SMK/MA Penerima Beasiswa BAZNAS Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Tahun Anggaran 2019
Authors: Suratman Andriyastuti , Palupi Majang
Published: February 2020

This activity is initiated by a community service team with BAZNAS Special Region of Yogyakarta (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta) as a partner. This activity was funded by Directorate of Research and Community Service (Direktorat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat) of Universitas Islam Indonesia. This team did synergy with BAZNAS DIY that has scholarships program for high school - SMA/SMK/Madrasah Aliyah students totaling 105 participants in the entire Yogyakarta Province. Mentoring was delivered in three stages or meetings; about Islamic self-concept and SWOT analysis with classical method, leadership and teamwork with outbond method and entrepreneurship with classical and student center learning by forum group discussion. This activity was also preceded by a forum discussion with BAZNAS DIY leaders and ended with a report.
Pendampingan dan Peningkatan Sarana Promosi di Food Court Graha Masyithoh, Menur Pumpungan, Surabaya
Authors: Andrian David , Agustinus Leonardo
Published: February 2020

Abstrak : Di kota besar seperti Surabaya, banyak sekali dijumpai food court di berbagai sudut kota, dengan ciri, kelompok, dan pasarnya masing-masing, mulai dari yang mewah di dalam plaza / mall hingga yang lebih sederhana, yang pada tahun-tahun belakangan merupakan lokasi tertentu sebagai wadah berdagang para pedagang kaki lima (PKL) yang disediakan oleh Pemkot Surabaya. Salah satu food court di daerah Surabaya Timur adalah food court Graha Masyithoh di jalan Menur Pumpungan No.34, Surabaya, yang merupakan bagian dari klinik Graha Masyithoh. Selama ini, para pedagang di food court ini mengeluhkan sepinya pengunjung karena berbagai hal seperti ketergantungan dengan jam operasional klinik, letak kurang strategis karena tertutup tingginya gedung apartemen di sebelahnya, hingga problem fasilitas di dalamnya. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat, mahasiswa Universitas Katolik Darma Cendika berinisiatif untuk melakukan pendampingan pada para pedagang dan promosi dalam membantu food court ini untuk lebih dikenal masyarakat sekitar.Kata kunci : Food court, promosi Abstract:  In a big city like Surabaya, we can find a lot of food courts everywhere with their own characteristics, starting from the luxury and glamorous one in various malls to the more conservative one with cheaper price. One of the latter is food court Graha Masyithoh in Jln. Menur Pumpungan No. 34 Surabaya, which is part of a medical center with the same name. All this time, the merchants in this food court always struggle with less and less consumer every day. The reasons are its dependency from patients of the medical center only, high building of apartment next to the food court which make it cannot be seen clearly, and lack of facilities inside the food court. Through this community service activities, the team from Universitas Katolik Darma Cendika plan to give some promotion means to this food court in order to help them to be more known by people around them.
Membangun Percaya Diri Anak Panti Asuhan Melalui Kreativitas Majalah Dinding Sekolah
Authors: Syaputri Martika Dini , Michael Ian
Published: February 2020

Abstrak: Program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat yang diwujudkan melalui kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata ini dilakukan di salah satu Lembaga Kesejahteraan Sosial Anak (LKSA) atau Panti Asuhan di Surabaya. Kegiatan yang dilakukan selama 3 (tiga) bulan dilakukan dalam rangka memecahkan masalah yang dihadapi oleh dampingan. Metode dalam menemukan akar masalah ialah dengan menggunakan analisis sosial serta melakukan wawancara secara mendalam dengan anak asuh, pengurus serta alumni. Pengalaman masa lalu yang buruk, lingkungan keluarga yang kurang baik, latar belakang yang tidak jelas maupun perlakukan yang berbeda ketika di masyarakat menjadikan dampingan kurang percaya diri. Bahwa percaya diri sangat berpengaruh untuk kesuksesan dimasa yang akan datang. Oleh karena itu, melalui program KKN ini, pendamping ingin membentuk rasa percaya diri dengan menggunakan media majalah dinding sekolah. Sehingga lingkungan sekolah akan memberikan respon yang positif bagi dampingan.Abstrack: Mentoring at the Community Service orphanage in Surabaya. Activities  carried out for 3 (three) months to solve the problem  at hand. The method used to solve problems with social analysis and in depth interviews  to orphanages, management and graduate. Bad past experience, poor family environment, unclear background and different treatments when in the community make  them less confident. That self-confidence is very influential for success in the future.  Therefore, through this KKN program, we want to build self-confidence by using the school wall magazine media. So  that the school environment will respond positively to them.
Optimalisasi Program Pemasaran Bagi Pelaku Usaha Agrowisata Stroberi
Authors: Tjahyadi Rully Arlan , Maharsi A. Rinny , Kuswoyo Chandra , Magdalena Nonie , Kristiawan Allen Kristiawan , Aprillia Ariesya , Lu Cen , Imasari Kartika , Aribowo Agus , Kurniawati Kezia , Abednego Felicia , Gunawan Ika , Nurbasari Anny , Harianti Asni , Malinda Maya , Nur Nur , Suwarno Henky L. , Margaretha Yolla , Vinsensius Vinsensius , Fedora Jessica Agrippina , Alanarima Agatha Evania
Published: February 2020

Abstrak -  La Fresa sebagai salah satu perusahaan di Lembang memiliki beberapa unit bisnis, salah satu bisnis yang menjadi perhatian khusus adalah wisata stroberi. Hampir semua agrowisata strawberry menawarkan produk dan layanan serupa kepada setiap konsumen. Agar dapat bersaing dan unggul, agrowisata harus mampu berorientasi pada proses pemenuhan keinginan dan kebutuhan konsumen. Oleh karena itu, Jurusan Manajemen Universitas Kristen Maranatha melakukan kegiatan Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat untuk mengoptimalkan strategi pemasaran La Fresa. Kegiatan ini terdiri dari tiga tahap: (1) identifikasi Segmen, Penargetan, dan Positining (STP), serta bauran pemasaran yang telah dilakukan oleh La Fresa dengan teknik Diskusi Kelompok Fokus (FGD); (2) identifikasi preferensi konsumen untuk agrowisata stroberi dan mengusulkan program pemasaran khusus ke La Fresa dengan teknik distribusi kuesioner; (3) presentasi dan konseling hasil dari FGD dan Riset Pasar.Keywords: Agrotourism, Marketing Mix, Segmentation Targeting Positioning Abstract -  La Fresa as one of the corporations in Lembang has several business units, one of the businesses that is of particular concern is strawberry tourism. Almost all strawberry agrotourism offers similar products and services to each consumer. In order to be able to compete and excel, agrotourism must be able to be oriented towards the process of fulfilling consumer desires and needs. Therefore, Departement of Management Maranatha Christian University conducts Research and Community Service activities in order to optimize marketing strategy La Fresa. This activity consists of three stages: (1) identification of Segments, Targeting, and Positining (STP), as well as the marketing mix that has been carried out by La Fresa with Focus Group Discussion (FGD) techniques; (2) identification of consumers' preferences for strawberry agrotourism and proposed specific marketing programs to La Fresa with questionnaire distribution techniques; (3) presentation and counseling of results from the FGD and Market Research.Keywords: Agrotourism, Marketing Mix, Segmentation Targeting Positioning
Pengembangan UMKM Dupa Melalui Strategi Marketing Berbasis Kemitraan
Authors: Sarwoko Endi , Nurfarida Iva Nurdiana , Indawati Ninik , Ahsan Moh.
Published: February 2020

Abstrak — Kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat dilaksanakan di Desa Petungsewu Kecamatan Wagir Kabupaten Malang sebagai Desa Mitra, dengan fokus pada pemberdayaan usaha mikro kecil dan menengah (UMKM) dupa. Masalah yang dihadapi pengrajin dupa di desa Mitra adalah masih menghasilkan dupa mentah, kesulitan pemasaran sehingga pendapatan usaha masih rendah. Tujuan program adalah untuk meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat pengrajin dupa melalui diversifikasi produk yaitu menghasilkan produk dupa wangi kemasan, dan penerapan strategi pemasaran produk dengan pola kemitraan. Metode yang diterapkan adalah pelatihan dan pendampingan produksi dupa wangi kemasan, penciptaan merek dagang, dan merintis kemitraan dengan pelaku usaha dupa yang sudah berhasil. Pelatihan dan pendampingan dilaksanakan sebagai bagian dari pengembangan hasil produksi atau diversifikasi produk, sehingga tidak hanya memproduksi dupa setengah jadi, tetapi mampu menghasilkan produk jadi dikemas dan siap dijual. Pola kemitraan yang dilakukan dengan cara perdagangan umum dalam bentuk kerjasama pemasaran, produk dari pengrajin dupa dari desa mitra disetorkan kepada pelaku usaha mitra untuk dijual. Hasil kegiatan pengrajin dupa sudah mampu menghasilkan dupa wangi kemasan dengan merk Gunung Katu sebagai produk unggulan, produk dupa wangi Gunung Katu mulai dikenal pasar, dan memperoleh nilai tambah usaha berupa peningkatan pendapatan.Abstract — Community service activities are carried out in Petungsewu Village, Wagir District, Malang Regency as Mitra Village, with a focus on empowering incense micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The problem faced by incense craftsmen in Mitra village is that it still produces raw incense, marketing difficulties so that business income is still low. The aim of the program is to increase the income of the community of incense craftsmen through product diversification, namely producing fragrant incense packaging products, and implementing a product marketing strategy with a partnership pattern. The method applied is training and mentoring the production of fragrant incense packaging, creating trademarks, and initiating partnerships with successful incense businesses. Training and assistance are carried out as part of the development of production or product diversification, so that not only producing semi-finished incense, but able to produce finished products that are packaged and ready for sale. The partnership pattern is carried out by means of general trading in the form of marketing cooperation, products from incense craftsmen from partner villages are deposited to partner business actors for sale. The results of the incense craftsman activity has been able to produce incense fragrance packaging with the Gunung Katu brand as a superior product, Gunung
Analysis of bovine tuberculosis transmission in Jalisco, Mexico through whole-genome sequencing
Authors: Escárcega Dulce Anahy Verdugo , Razo Claudia Angélica Perea , Ruíz Sara González , Gallegos Susana Lucia Sosa , Suazo Feliciano Milián , Alarcón Germinal Jorge Cantó
Published: February 2020

Introduction

Bovine tuberculosis, caused by M. bovis, is endemic in Mexico and has had a big impact on public health. Jalisco is considered to be an important dairy region in the country, accounting for approximately 19% of the total milk production. Within Jalisco, the region of Altos Sur holds the largest proportion of the cattle inventory of the state.

Material and Methods

To determine the frequency of bovine tuberculosis in Altos Sur, Jalisco, as well as M. bovis genetic diversity, sampling of tissue (lymph nodes, lungs, and liver) from Holstein cattle was performed in four abattoirs belonging to three municipalities of this region (Tepatitlán de Morelos, San Miguel el Alto, and Arandas). Spoligotyping and whole-genome sequencing were carried out to assess the genetic relationships of M. bovis strains circulating in this area, as well as a comparison to isolates from other places in Mexico.

Results

Prevalence was 15.06%, and distribution similar among the three municipalities. The most frequent spoligotypes were SB0673, SB121, and SB0145. Whole-genome sequencing revealed three main clades (I, II, III), but isolates did not show clustering by region.

Conclusion

Phylogenetic analysis suggested ongoing transmission between herds of the different regions, and no unique source of infection was determined. This hinders efforts under the national program for the control and eradication of the disease, so serious attention must be paid to rural regions such as Altos Sur in order to improve its success.
Seroprevalence, clinical, and pathological characteristics of canine leishmaniasis in a central region of Colombia
Authors: Picón Yenny , Almario Geiner , Rodríguez Victoria , Garcia Noel Verjan
Published: February 2020

Introduction

Leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease which is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. Canids are the most important reservoir of the parasites; however, limited data are available on the species of Leishmania prevalent in these animals and their impact on human health. The objective of this study was to estimate the seroprevalence of leishmaniasis in dogs from an inter-Andean region of Colombia during July 2016–July 2017, and to describe the clinical and histopathological features of the disease.

Material and Methods

A total of 155 dogs were subjected to clinical examination and a serological test for detection of antibodies against Leishmania. Necropsy was carried out on positive animals and tissue samples were processed by routine histopathology.

Results

Altogether 19 dogs were positive in the serological test, establishing a 12% seroprevalence of Leishmania. Clinical examination and necropsy revealed exfoliative and ulcerative dermatitis with haemorrhagic borders on the ears, head, nose, and legs. Histopathology revealed severe multifocal dermatitis with abundant Leishmania amastigotes within the cytoplasm of phagocytic cells, depletion of lymphocytes in lymphoid tissues, interstitial pneumonia, and interstitial nephritis. Tissue samples were positive for Leishmania by PCR.

Conclusion

The macro- and microscopic changes correlated with the presence of Leishmania as established by serological test and PCR.
Utility of urinary markers in the assessment of renal dysfunction in familial glomerulonephritis in Dobermann dogs
Authors: Winiarczyk Dagmara , Adaszek Łukasz , Madany Jacek , Winiarczyk Mateusz , Winiarczyk Stanisław
Published: February 2020

Introduction

Dobermann dogs are reportedly predisposed to familial glomerulonephropathy. Proteinuria is a hallmark of canine familial glomerular diseases. The identification of glomerular abnormalities in breeds so predisposed is of great importance in improving breeding policy. Therefore, markers that allow the detection and localisation of renal damage are needed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the urinary concentrations of immunoglobulin G (uIgG), retinol-binding protein (uRBP), and Tamm–Horsfall protein (uTHP) in a family of Dobermanns with proteinuria and compare these concentrations with the corresponding values in healthy controls.

Material and Methods

Ten dogs of the Dobermann breed with proteinuria (five with a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPC) of 0.5–1 and five with a UPC >1) and twelve healthy dogs were enrolled. An ELISA was performed to measure uIgG, uRBP, and uTHP, and these proteins were quantified in relation to urinary creatinine (uCrea).

Results

uIgG/uCr and uRBP/uCr were significantly higher in the family of Dobermanns than in the healthy dogs. A significant difference in the uTHP/uCr value was found only in dogs with a UPC of >1.

Conclusion

IgG seems to facilitate the diagnosis of primary hereditary glomerulopathy in Dobermanns. Moreover, in affected dogs, proteinuria characterisation seems to be a promising alternative option for the detection and localisation of renal lesions.
Short-term heart-rate variability in healthy small and medium-sized dogs over a five-minute measuring period
Authors: Baisan Radu Andrei , Condurachi Eusebiu Ionuț , Vulpe Vasile
Published: February 2020

Introduction

Five-minute heart-rate variability (HRV) measurement is a useful tool for assessing the autonomic nervous system (ANS) balance in humans, but there are no studies on healthy dogs. The aim of the study was, therefore, to provide the reference ranges in small and medium-sized breeds for short-term HRV time and frequency domain (TFD) analyses.

Material and Methods

A total of 79 healthy dogs were included in the study between 2015 and 2019. Grouping by age with the breakpoint at six years and subgrouping by reproductive status and sex was imposed. All the dogs were included after physical and cardiological examinations and blood analyses. The TFD of HRV were analysed from a five-minute-long digital ECG recording after removal of non-sinus complexes.

Results

There were no statistically significant differences in any TFD parameters between age, reproductive status or sex groups. A mild increase in all time domain parameters and the high-frequency (HF) band was observed in older dogs, and the low frequency (LF):HF ratio decreased in these dogs. In males, the time domain parameters and HF band increased slightly.

Conclusion

The normal ranges for HRV derived from short-term ECG recording in the usual clinical environment now have proposed reference ranges. Our findings suggest that accommodation time, age, sex, or reproductive status do not influence the results derived from these recordings, indicating that this method is reliable for assessing the ANS function in small and medium-sized dog breeds.
The kinetics of γ-H2AX during radiotherapy of head and neck cancer potentially allow for prediction of severe mucositis
Authors: Kazmierska Joanna , Barczak Wojciech , Winiecki Tomasz , Łuczewski Łukasz , Marciniak Magdalena , Suchorska Wiktoria
Published: February 2020

Background

The aim of the study was to evaluate the changes in γ-H2AX expression in peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) according to severity of radiation-induced mucositis.

Patients and method

Fifty patients with head and neck cancer treated with radiotherapy (RT) or chemoradiation were included in the study. Blood samples were collected before treatment to measure baseline γ-H2AX levels. Second sample was taken 45 minutes after the first RT fraction and then once a week, 45 min after irradiation. In patients treated with chemoradiation the blood sample was taken the day after chemotherapy. Mucositis was evaluated once a week and reported according to CTCAE v4 and RTOG/EORTC scales. PBL were analyzed with flow cytometry and level of H2AX phosphorylation at every time point was evaluated.

Results

In 35 patients mild to moderate (grade 1–2) mucositis was observed and 15 patients developed severe (grade 3) mucositis. No cases of grade 4 mucositis were observed. The difference in baseline levels of γ-H2AX between groups with mild and severe mucositis was statistically insignificant (p = 0.25). The statistically significant difference in γ-H2AX level was observed in week 7 of treatment (p = 0.01). No significant differences in γ-H2AX level were found neither between group treated with concomitant chemoradiation or RT alone neither between groups with and without common comorbidities. In the analysis of the kinetics of γ-H2AX during treatment, a statistically significant difference (p = 0.0088) between groups with mild and severe mucositis was observed. After fourth week of treatment levels of γ-H2AX decreased significantly in the group with severe mucositis and increased in patients with mild side effects. The observed difference was not caused by the decrease in peripheral lymphocyte count, which was similar in both groups.

Conclusions

Presented results indicate that severity of radiation-induced mucositis does not correlate directly with γ-H2AX levels measured in vivo in PBL. Prediction of mucositis grade based on γ-H2AX level is not yet possible, either before treatment or early during treatment, but preliminary results, indicating significant differences in γ-H2AX kinetics between groups, encourage further studies.
Do Individual Risk Attitudes, Experience, and Organizational Culture Influence the Conservatism of Indonesian Auditors?
Authors: Maradona Agus Fredy
Published: February 2020

This study examines the effects of individual risk attitudes, professional experiences, and organizational cultures on auditor conservatism in Indonesia. On the basis of a factorial survey involving 153 auditors in three major cities in Indonesia (Jakarta, Surabaya, and Denpasar), this study finds strong evidence that, compared with others, auditors with a lower tendency to take risks and those who have less professional experience tend to be more conservative when performing audit tasks. Nonetheless, this study does not find evidence of the influence of organizational culture on auditor conservatism. Overall, the findings of this study could be of interest to professional associations, regulatory bodies, and other policymakers in Indonesia and other countries as they attempt to constrain aggressive reporting through high-quality independent audits by public accountants in their jurisdictions.

Keywords: Auditor conservatism, risk attitude, experience, organisational culture, auditing standards
Disclosure of Risk Factors on Prospectus and Initial Public Offerings (IPO) Performance: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Kuswanto Randy
Published: February 2020

The purpose of this study is to investigate how risk information disclosed in prospectus influences the initial returns of initial public offerings (IPOs) in Indonesia. This study collected 62 sample IPOs offered in the Indonesian Stock Exchange from 2017–2018. Ordinary least squares was performed to test the association between risk disclosure and initial returns. Results indicate that prospectus provides risk information associated with initial returns. Both qualitative and quantitative dimensions have a significant negative impact on the initial returns. It can be concluded that risk information has an important role in the underpricing phenomenon. The study has extended the available literature by investigating risk disclosure from a dual perspective. Moreover, qualitative and quantitative assessments both have a direct impact on the initial returns and must be considered in investment decision making.

Keywords: Risk, IPO, underpricing, initial returns
Analyzing and Formulating a Statutory General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) in Indonesia
Authors: Wijaya Suparna , Kusumaningtyas Dewi Sekarsari
Published: February 2020

Dealing with the practice of tax avoidance in general, many countries have compiled and implemented their own general anti-avoidance rules (GAAR). This research aims to explore the potential of statutory GAAR in handling tax avoidance practices in Indonesia and SAAR formulas that are suitable for the Indonesian context. This qualitative research employed a case study approach. Results show that the application of SAAR and the principle of substance over form in Indonesia cannot yet be applied properly; thus GAAR is needed. It is expected that the implementation of statutory GAAR can accommodate the limitations of regulators in light of unknown and future tax avoidance schemes..

Keywords: Tax-avoidance, tax planning, specific anti avoidance rule (SAAR), international tax
Corporate Governance, Market Share, and Intellectual Capital Disclosure: Evidence from the Indonesian Agriculture and Mining Sectors
Authors: Hatane Saarce Elsye , Kuanda Elenne Stefanie , Cornelius Elizabeth , Tarigan Josua
Published: February 2020

Using a sample of Indonesian agricultural and mining companies, this study aims to provide empirical evidence to prove the effects of auditor type, the board size, and audit committee on intellectual capital disclosure (ICD). The sample consisted of 18 agricultural and 28 mining companies, which were chosen using the content analysis method. The five-year observation period lasted from 2013 to 2017, resulting in 230 units of analysis. Data analysis employed a panel regression model with panel data testing. The study finds a positive impact of auditor type and audit committee on ICD as well as a negative influence of board size on ICD. The results conform to existing stakeholder and legitimacy theories.

Keywords: Intellectual capital disclosure; auditor type; board size; audit committee
The Impact of Internal Control and Individual Morals on Fraud: An Experimental Study
Authors: Efrizon Efrizon , Febrianto Rahmat , Kartika Rayna
Published: February 2020

This study aims to obtain evidence to determine whether there are differences in the likelihood to commit fraud between individuals under the conditions of present and absent internal control and between individuals with high and low levels of individual morality. The study also aims to determine whether the interaction between individual morality and internal controls lead to fraud. Results show differences among individuals under the conditions of present or absent internal control to commit fraud. Moreover, there are differences among individuals who have high and low levels of individual morality to commit fraud. Finally, results reveal that the interaction between individual morality and internal controls lead to fraud.

Keywords: Fraud; internal control; individuals moral
Improving Patient-Pharmacist Encounters with Over-The-Counter Medications: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study
Authors: Gilson Aaron , Xiong Ka , Stone Jamie , Jacobson Nora , Phelan Cynthia , Reddy Apoorva , Chui Michelle
Published: February 2020

Background and Objectives: Over-the-counter (OTC) medication use has increased safety risks for adults older than 65.  Most older adults purchase OTC medications from community pharmacies, where the considerable distance or visual obstructions between the prescription area and OTC aisles undermine pharmacists’ ability to assist patients with OTC medication decisions.  An innovative redesign of an abbreviated medication section specifically for older adults (called the Senior SectionTM) can facilitate pharmacy staff/patient interaction, potentially improving safe medication selection and use.  This study evaluated the impact of the Senior Section on the frequency and content of OTC encounters between pharmacy staff and patients.

Research Design and Methods: An intervention mixed-methods design generated data from patient OTC encounters, and interviews with two pharmacists and two technicians, throughout the study.  NVivo was used to code interview transcripts, and frequencies and chi-square analyses demonstrated pre/post-intervention comparisons for the OTC encounter variables.

Results: After Senior Section implementation, pharmacy staff were more likely to initiate (and be involved in) patient encounters, address more topics or problem/symptoms, provide details about OTC products, discuss appropriateness of OTC use, and discuss medication classes highlighted in the Senior Section.  Pharmacy staff were less likely to need to leave the prescription department for extended periods; they also had fewer prolonged encounters or encounters about product location.  Importantly, the Senior Section did not impede pharmacy workflow.

Discussion and Implications: The Senior Section prompted more frequent, effective, and efficient engagements between pharmacy staff and patients, which may substantially reduce OTC-related harms among older adults.

 

Article Type: Original Research