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New records of three hippoboscid species on newly captured birds from nature in Paraná, Brazil
Authors: Vaz Frederico Fontanelli , Teixeira Valéria Natascha
Published: October 2016

Abstract The aims of this study was to provide new records of hippoboscid flies collected over an one-year period on newly captured birds from nature in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The birds were received by a wildlife center in Tijucas do Sul and the hippoboscid flies were collect by hand or by tweezers, generating a prevalence of 0.7% (16/2232) of parasitized birds. New information about distribution of hippoboscid flies on Asio clamator, Rupornis magnirostris and Athene cunicularia was reported in the state of Paraná. The Caracara plancus, Falco peregrinus and Penelope obscura are new host species for Ornithoctona erythrocephala in the state of Paraná, and the Asio stygius for Icosta rufiventris and Ornithoica vicina in Brazil. This study provided new information about hosts and distribution of hippoboscid flies in Brazilian birds.
Kudoa spp. (Myxozoa, Multivalvulida) parasitizing fish caught in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
Authors: Eiras Jorge Costa , Fujimoto Rodrigo Yudi , Madi Rubens Riscala , Jeraldo Veronica de Lourdes Sierpe , Melo Cláudia Moura de , Souza Jônatas dos Santos de , Diniz José Antonio Picanço , Diniz Daniel Guerreiro
Published: October 2016

Abstract This study reports on Kudoa spp. (Myxozoa, Multivalvulida) from the fish species Lutjanus analis, Bagre marinus, Aspistor luniscutis and Lutjanus jocu, which were caught in Aracaju, state of Sergipe, Brazil. The parasites formed oval plasmodia around the esophagus of L. analis, and elongated plasmodia inside the skeletal muscle of B. marinus, A. luniscutis and L. jocu. Host myoliquefaction was not observed in all the cases studied. The current study provides a morphological and morphometric description of each parasite as well as a comparison with all the species described worldwide. Lack of molecular data impaired specific identification of the parasites. The importance of these parasites is discussed and the need for further studies on infections in Brazilian fish is emphasized because of the high economic impact of some Kudoa species which cause liquefaction in hosts’ muscles and render these fish unsuitable for consumption.
Distribution of benthic centric diatom Pleurosira laevis (Compère, 1982) in different substrate type and physical and chemical variables
Authors: Sharifinia Moslem , Ramezanpour Zohreh , Namin Javid Imanpour
Published: October 2016

Abstract: Aim This contribution reports the first regional occurrence of Pleurosira laevis in the Masuleh River, Iran and additionally describes the pattern of occurrence along the Masuleh River and among four substrate types. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of substrate type and physical and chemical variables on distribution of centric diatom P. laevis. Methods At each station, triplicate samples were collected from 4 substrata. Epilithic (assemblages on rock), epidendric (assemblages on wood), epipsammic (assemblages on sand), and epipelic (assemblages on mud) diatom and water quality sampling was done four times at 5 stations. Physical and chemical variables including total nitrate, total phosphate, silicate, Fe2+, EC, and pH were also determined. Samples preserved in 2% for formalin solution and transferred to the laboratory, boiled with acid (HNO3: H2SO4; 2:1), centrifuged, identified, and counted. Cluster analysis was performed to indicate the main differences and similarities in diatom abundance amongst substrates sampled and amongst sampling stations. Results The highest (12.54 ± 1.54) and lowest (0.74 ± 0.10) abundance was obtained from wooden and muddy substrates at stations S5 and S4, respectively. The highest abundance was observed in the wooden substrate among all of sampling stations where showed significant differences (P < 0.05) with the other substrates. The hierarchical clustering based on relative abundance of P. laevis distinguished two clusters amongst the four substrate types. Rougher and more stable substrates (wood, sand, and stone) clearly separated from smooth and unstable substrates (mud). Based on relative abundance of P. laevis on rougher substrates, epidendric and epipsammic species had the highest similarity. Results of Pearson correlation showed that relative abundance of P. laevis had a significant correlation with EC, TN, TP, and Fe2+ concentrations (P < 0.05) whilst no significant correlation was observed with pH, temperature, and SiO2 concentration (P > 0.05). Conclusion We conclude that wood substrata can be substituted for one another during field surveys. Results from this study demonstrate that the type and roughness of the substrate both influence the attachment of P. laevis and its subsequent growth conditions.
Amentoflavone prevents sepsis-associated acute lung injury through Nrf2-GCLc-mediated upregulation of glutathione
Authors: Zong Yuan , Zhang Huali
Published: October 2016

Sepsis is a serious medical problem that is one of the main causes of high mortality in intensive care units. Fifty percent of patients with severe sepsis will develop acute lung injury (ALI). Amentoflavone (AMF) is a polyphenolic compound possessing potent anti-inflammatory activities. The present study was designed to explore the protective effects of AMF against ALI in CLP-induced septic rats. The results showed that AMF administration protected against septic ALI, as reflected by marked amelioration of histological injury of lung tissues and decrease of pulmonary edema in CLP-treated rats. AMF ameliorated CLP-induced increase of systemic and lung TNF-α and IL-1β and the binding activity of p65 NF-κB, indicating the inhibition of inflammation induced by CLP. Moreover, AMF prevented CLP-induced oxidative stress, as evidenced by increase of oxygen consumption rate, decrease of TBARS content, increase of SOD activity and GSH level in lung tissue of CLP-treated rats. CLP resulted in significant decrease of mRNA expression of Nrf2 and GCLc, which was inhibited by AMF. AMF-induced protective effects on ALI, inflammation, and oxidative stress were inhibited by lentivirus-mediated shRNA of Nrf2 and buthionine sulphoximine (BSO), an inhibitor of GSH synthesis. AMF increased Nrf2-binding activity with GCLc promoters in lung tissue of CLP-treated rats. The results suggested that AMF protected against ALI in septic rats through upregulation of Nrf2-GCLc signaling, enhancement of GSH antioxidant defense, reduction of oxidative stress and final amelioration of inflammation and histological injury of lung. The data provide new therapeutic options for the treatment of sepsis-associated ALI.
Protecting the future: The role of school education in sustainable development – an Indian case study
Authors: Bangay Colin
Published: October 2016

This paper explores the potential contribution of education to sustainable development. Drawing on recent evidence it argues that education could play a stronger role – a position reinforced by the new sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, securing this contribution will
have to be achieved in an era where educational delivery will be increasingly impacted by climate/environment change. The paper explores the relationship between education and sustainable development through an Indian case study. It covers why education is important; impediments that reduce
educational impact, and an innovative programme of environmental education that offers insight on ways forward.
Practical implementation of global citizenship education at the Slovak University of Agriculture
Authors: Mravcová Anna
Published: October 2016

Global citizenship is still a relatively new concept concerned mainly with the growing prominence of global and development education issues. The importance of this phenomenon is increasing in the area of education, which must be able to respond to the interconnection and interdependency
of the current world. There is an effort to support implementation of global issues in the educational process at all its levels, including higher education where the unsatisfactory situation is most visible. Global citizenship is one of the fundamental pillars of global education. Its aim
is to show citizenship from a new perspective. It provides information and knowledge about the modern diversified world where each diversity has its own place and importance, and about the problems that have been expanding worldwide. It should bring people to the understanding that they are
part of a global entity and so everyone should accept their place and role in it. For this purpose people have to be educated. Therefore, global citizenship education should form an integral part of educational processes at all levels today. The aim of this paper is to present the current
situation of global citizenship education and the process of implementation and emphasizing global citizenship at Slovak University of Agriculture, mainly through the critical analyses of the current situation in this field in Slovakia, and selected activities.
The Health Care Sector Response to Intimate Partner Violence in Kenya: Exploring Health Care Providers’ Perceptions of Care for Victims
Authors: Nguyen Quynh-Uyen P. , Flynn Neil , Kitua Morris , Muthumbi Esther M. , Mutonga Daniel M. , Rajab Jamilla , Miller Elizabeth
Published: October 2016

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent in Kenya, yet few studies have examined the role of health care providers (HCPs) in addressing IPV. Interviews with 18 Kenyan HCPs explored how they recognize and support IPV victims, including barriers to care. HCPs most commonly see victims of physical abuse. Medical responses to victims included counseling, treatment, and referrals, although rural HCPs reported fewer available services than in urban settings. HCPs attributed the limited response to IPV victims to unclear laws and fragmented care, especially in a culture where IPV remains largely unspoken and underreported. These results underscore the need for increased training on IPV assessment and response for HCPs in Kenya, with emphasis on standardized care guidelines for victims.
A Study of Violence Among Hong Kong Young Adults and Associated Substance Use, Risky Sexual Behaviors, and Pregnancy
Authors: Zhang Huiping , Wong William C. W. , Ip Patrick , Lai Gina W. F. , Lam T. H. , Lam Kwok Fai , Fan Susan , Lee Antoinette , Cheung Derek Y. T. , Zhang Yi , Yip Paul S. F.
Published: October 2016

This study aimed to estimate the self-reported prevalence of violence perpetration and victimization among Hong Kong youths and the associated health risk behaviors using a representative sample of 1,126 young adults aged 18–27 years. Perpetrating physical and emotional violence was common in Hong Kong, with prevalences ranging from 20.8% to 38.3% in males and from 6.4% to 21.3% in females. Victimization of physical and emotional violence was also common for both sexes, with prevalences ranging from 16.4% to 36.3% in males and from 6.6% to 19.2% in females. Perpetration of sexual harassment and sexual violence was less prevalent, whereas victimization of sexual harassment and sexual violence ranged from 0.6% to 3.6% in males and from 2.3% to 13.2% in females. Both violence perpetration and victimization among youths were significantly associated with substance use, risky sexual behaviors, and pregnancy. The implications of this study for violence prevention programs are discussed.
The Effects of Sexual Victimization History, Acute Alcohol Intoxication, and Level of Consensual Sex on Responses to Sexual Assault in a Hypothetical Scenario
Authors: Parkhill Michele R. , Norris Jeanette , Gilmore Amanda K. , Hessler Danielle M. , George William H. , Davis Kelly Cue , Zawacki Tina
Published: October 2016

Assertive resistance to sexual assault can decrease the likelihood of completed rape and its subsequent aftermath; however, this relationship may be influenced by situational characteristics. This study examined how 2 manipulated variables, level of consensual sex during an encounter and acute alcohol intoxication, along with sexual victimization history, affected women’s responses to a hypothetical sexual assault scenario. Female participants were assigned to a drink condition (alcohol/control) and to a consent history condition (low/high). Path analysis found that women who were previously victimized, consumed alcohol, and who were in the high consent condition endorsed greater immobility intentions during the assault; only level of consent predicted likelihood of assertive resistance. Resistance strategies were related to subsequent responding. Results suggest that interventions should seek to decrease negative consequences by empowering women to assertively resist unwanted sexual advances.
Sexual Assault Victim Participation in Police Investigations and Prosecution
Authors: Alderden Megan , Long LaDonna
Published: October 2016

This research seeks to examine why victim participation rates in police investigations and prosecution decline following reporting of sexual assault to police. It was hypothesized that several factors would impact victim participation, including whether the incident reflected stereotypical sexual assault scenarios, if the victim used alcohol or illicit drugs prior to the incident, and if the hospital staff initially reported the incident. The study coded victim participation following initial police reporting from police case investigation narratives. Based on the 544 cases of sexual assault reported to a Midwestern police department, it was found that victims were indeed more likely to continue participating after initial reports to police if their assaults reflected stereotypical sexual assault scenarios. Future research should include discussions with victims about their participation in the criminal justice system following initial reporting to further clarify the findings noted here.
Romantic Attachment and Physical Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration in a Chilean Sample: The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation Difficulties
Authors: Guzmán-González Mónica , Lafontaine Marie-France , Levesque Christine
Published: October 2016

Despite evidence that adult attachment insecurity has been linked to the perpetration of physical intimate violence, the mechanisms underlying this link need further exploration. The goal of this study was to evaluate the mediating role of emotion regulation difficulties in the association between romantic attachment and the use of physical intimate partner violence. To this end, 611 students recruited from Chilean universities completed the Experiences in Close Relationships questionnaire, the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, and the Revised Conflict Tactics Scales. Structural equation modeling (SEM) analyses revealed that emotion regulation difficulties mediated the relationship between dimensions of romantic attachment (anxiety over abandonment and avoidance of intimacy) and physical violence perpetration among both male and female participants. Implications for future research and clinical practice are presented herein.
The Influence of Adult Role Statuses on Violent Victimization Reporting
Authors: Bosick Stacey J. , Rennison Callie Marie
Published: October 2016

Drawing on data from the National Crime Victimization Survey, this article extends on the contributions from developmental and life course criminologists by investigating the relationship between adult role status and police notification. Our findings point to the important gender differences. Age and reporting are curvilinearly related among female victims but linearly related among males. Having children (in the home) increases the odds of police reporting by female victims, whereas being married does so for male victims. Our findings push forward our understanding of gender and age disparities in self-reporting victimization and highlight the need to better understand how one’s orientation to the criminal justice system changes as he or she transitions in (and out) of adult roles through the life course.
Military/Civilian Risk Markers for Physical Intimate Partner Violence: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Smith-Marek Erika N. , Cafferky Bryan , Dominguez María M. , Spencer Chelsea , Van Kimberly , Stith Sandra M. , Oliver Mark A.
Published: October 2016

This meta-analysis compared risk markers for perpetration of physical intimate partner violence (IPV) among military and civilian males. We also examined strength of risk markers among male and female service members. In total, 36 military studies and 334 civilian studies, which reported 883 effect sizes, were included in the analyses. Results revealed more similarities than differences in risk markers for IPV among military and civilian males and among military males and females. Of the risk markers examined, relationship satisfaction and alcohol problems were significantly stronger risk markers for IPV among civilian males compared to military males. Perpetrating emotional abuse was a significantly stronger risk marker for IPV perpetration among military females compared to military males. Recommendations for IPV prevention and intervention are discussed.
Textbook To Reality: Using Corporate Earnings Reports As An Effective Teaching Tool For A Business Capstone Course
Authors: Chowdhury Manzoor E.
Published: October 2016

Business curriculums in many universities now include a senior Capstone course that integrates topics or materials from all business areas.  This capstone course is designed to teach the skills of strategic thinking and analysis rather than mere facts or concepts.  With that goal in mind, the ideal course is structured in such a way so that students get an opportunity to apply their knowledge from all previous courses taken before the capstone course.  Instructors around the country use a variety of teaching tools in a capstone course that include simulation games, group projects, individual projects or paper, and/or case studies.  One of the effective teaching tools in a capstone course is quarterly or annual earnings reports submitted to the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) by all publicly traded companies.  Although earnings reports are used by some instructors as a reference or as part of a case study, it has not been widely used in a way that is demonstrated in this paper.  The earnings reports have a rich array of information that can be used to teach business concepts from every business discipline – accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, or marketing.  Going through a detailed earnings report exposes students to a real world scenario, teaches them how to read between the lines, and enhances their critical and strategic thinking process.  It is also a great way to brush up their knowledge from all previous courses which helps them to retain the knowledge and to do well on the business exit exam.  This paper demonstrates an approach or method where students use business concepts, theories, financial ratios, and formulas using actual company data from an annual Earnings Report of a company submitted to the SEC.  The idea presented here is not mutually exclusive of other tools used in a capstone course but rather contributes to learning if can be used simultaneously.
Assessment of Expressive Written English Functioning Level of Class Three Pre-Lingually Deaf Learners in Kenya
Authors: Adera Ogutu Tobias , Joash Kochung Edwards , Oracha Adoyo Peter , Maina Matu Peter
Published: October 2016

Learners in different countries are currently being taught language at their functioning levels irrespective of their grades. District English Evaluation Tests in Kenya have indicated that Class Three prelingually deaf learners are being taught English above their functioning level. However, the results did not show the learners’ functioning level in expressive English. The purpose of the current study was to assess the learner’s functioning level in expressive written English. Theory of Syntax by Noam Chomsky which holds that learners acquire language by mastering the vocabulary and the structure of the target language was adapted and used. The study employed evaluative and qualitative research designs. The population consisted of 337 Class Three prelingually deaf learners and 65 Class Three English teachers. Multi-Stage sampling technique was used to select 178 Class III prelingually deaf learners while purposive sampling technique was used to select 16 Class III English teachers of the deaf. Data was collected using a questionnaire and expressive written English test consisting of three sub-tests. The instruments were verified for face and content validity by Class I-III English teachers of the deaf. The reliability of the instruments was established through test-retest using 34 (10%) learners and was determined using Pearson Product-moment correlation (r) at 0.70 or above, p<0.05. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis. None (0.0%) of the 178 learners obtained the criterion pass mark of 50%. The learners’ functioning level in expressive written English was found to be at Class I level at the beginning of the school year and were lagging behind the curriculum by three academic years. It was found that the learners’ low functioning level in reading comprehension was due to lack of mastery of vocabulary, sentence structue, cohesive ties and prior knowledge of the world around us. It was recommended that the teaching of English to Class III prelingually deaf learners in Kenya should begin at Class I level at the beginning of the school year. The findings may be used by schools to start teaching Class Three prelingually deaf learners English at their functioning level and by the Ministry of Education to inform policy.
Student Centric Curriculum Design and Implementation – Challenges & Opportunities in Business Management & IT Education
Authors: Aithal P. S.
Published: October 2016

Student-centric curriculum design and implementation in higher education system are getting importance due to the reason of creating employable and skilled graduates who can take optimum decisions for industry problems and who can lead technocrat society. Even though student-centric curriculum is essential in all areas of higher education, it became essential in business management and information technology due to the fact that these areas are changing at a faster rate due to the enhanced competition in globalized business. In this paper, we have discussed the challenges and opportunities in curriculum planning, designing, and effective implementation in autonomous and affiliated business schools. We have discussed the possibility of designing industry oriented curriculum in business management and information technology, which contain both industry and research experience components.  This student centric curriculum improvement model will take care of rapid growth of both the fields and the requirement of updating the curriculum with present developments. The opportunities and challenges of student centric curriculum design and developments in Business management subject and in Information technology subjects are discussed. The advantages, benefits, constraints, and disadvantages of such system are listed. Though the implementation of the new model is challenging, the advantages and the benefits outlay the disadvantages and the constraints.
Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Penjualan, Piutang, dan Penerimaan Kas pada PT Nakami Kinema Cemerlang
Authors: Sukendar Heri , Selvia Selvia
Published: October 2016

PT Nakami Kinema Cemerlang is one of Indonesia`s telecommunication infrastructure contractor company. The company business’ process is into BTS (Base Transceiver Station) infrastructures projects, which engaged in the construction and erection of telecommunication towers, BTS CME works and SITAC projects. Currently, the company is faced with the issues in negligence according to account receivable recording and billing processes. these are because the performance on the current system is not maximized in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. Therefore, the writer will conduct an analysis on the existing system and to design a proposed new system. The new Accounting Information Systems on Sales, Receivables, and Cash receipts will cover the process of recording documents on the project contracts, project sales orders, demand for material requirements, the status updates of project development, billing progress for the completed project phases right up to the receipt payments. By the data processing, information will be presented in the form of reports to managers in need of management purposes and board of directors to support decision making.
Peran Iklan dan Kelompok Referensi terhadap Minat Pembelian Ulang Obat Herbal
Authors: Dewanti Retno , Sylvie Sylvie
Published: October 2016

In 2010 sales forcast proposed the Herbal product on the world has been target US 80 Billion. The Herbal product was accepted on range in the developed countries and the Forward Countries. Suggest of World Health Organization is until 65% people on the forward countries and 80% people the developed Countries used Herbal Product. The prospect of herbal product is relating with Customer interest towards Herbal product, caused that want to know the essential of determinant variable on the customer interest to repeat buying the Herbal product. The aim research was measure the direct and indirect influences of the advertising role and the group of reference towards the customer interest to repeat buying the herbal product.The methodology used Causal analysis with path analysis. The research respondent is Buyer Herbal Product Ling Shen yao in Jakarta which amount sample is 100 person.The result of research explain the theories although referring Causility among variables which is Advertising of Magazine, the group of reference, Quality perception and customer interest to repeat buying, but the fact of research justified is causality advertising have indirect influence toward customer interest to repeat buying through Quality perception and the other hand the group of reference have direct and indirect influence towards customer interest to repeat buying the herbal product.
Mencari Bentuk Mengajar Entrepreneurship pada Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Pratama Bambang
Published: October 2016

The high number of unemployment in Indonesia is caused by college graduates not brave enough to determine a career path as an entrepreneur. The embedded bad image and false myths about entrepreneurs has made its spread very low in Indonesia. Universities in Indonesia are looking for a more effective form of teaching entrepreneurship so as to produce graduates who are productive rather than educated, but unemployed graduates. Entrepreneurship is very unique because it contains multiple disciplines. There are various forms of teaching entrepreneurship used by different countries in the world from various literatures. Universities and entrepreneur lecturers should be able to take an example on (adapt and adopt) how to teach according to the college culture and taught students, without having to look at what disciplines the student is enrolled in, also by integrating the values of entrepreneurship in the curriculum and extracurricular activities as supporting activities. Thus, entrepreneurial atmosphere can be created within the campus so that students, during their stay in college, do not seem to have lived and becoming used to a dynamic entrepreneurial environment, inspiring, and full of innovation. Thus, graduates will be braver in becoming an entrepreneur without it becomes their last choice like the current situation.
Dampak Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Suku Bunga, Inflasi, dan Kebijakan Fiskal terhadap Investasi di Indonesia
Authors: Sriwardiningsih Enggal
Published: October 2016

Difficulty of finding investment funding has made a nation uses every means to gather them. Sources of investment funding to come from domestic as well as from abroad. Governments should be able to induce foreign investors to be interested in investing in Indonesia, as well as how to make the capital owners in the country to remain willing to make investments in Indonesia so that they do not invest their capital abroad. In this regard, the government must be able to prepare a conducive investment climate in the country (economic growth, interest rates, inflation, and macroeconomic policies in the country) for economic actors to feel safe in their activities. The purpose of this study is to see the impact of domestic capital and foreign capital in investment transactions in Indonesia. The methodology used is regression with time series. The analysis showed that changes in macroeconomic conditions such as growth, interest rates and inflation in some developed countries, including America and European countries in the region does not give a significant influence on Indonesian Foreign Investment, therefore the impact of the severe financial crisis in America and Europe today on Indonesian Foreign Investment is still within limits of tolerance. Therefore, although there are problems in the investment climate in Indonesia, Indonesia's investment prospects over the coming period is still good, though perhaps with slowed investment growth.
Pemilihan Universitas Favorit dengan Pendekatan Rantai Markov
Authors: Nursanti Tinjung Desy , Irianti Laksmi Sito Dwi , Sarjono Haryadi
Published: October 2016

The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of transfer of interest at class XII students in a private high school in Bogor to five universities in the Greater Jakarta namely UI, UBinus, Untar, IPB and UPH in the next period and the conditions of equilibrium, and to discover the source of reference selection and assessment of students on the fifth university. Sample consists of 411 class XII students in a private high school in Bogor, with the method and type of survey research is descriptive research. The result is a prediction of the five university in order in the next period of (0.22, 0.31, 0.14, 0.22, 0.11) when the equilibrium prediction of (0.15, 0.562, 0.076, 0.151, 0.09) and the selection of a reference source that is 29% of promotional events, 25 % of the ads, 24% of the families, and 22% from friends. Largest market share held by UBinus enthusiasts of 56.2%, while the smallest market share owned by Untar enthusiasts that is equal to 7.6%.
Peran Orientasi Pasar, Program Promosi dan Inovasi dalam Menentukan Kinerja Pemasaran Jasa
Authors: Dewanti Retno , Utomo Henderi Budi , Hidayat Andrie
Published: October 2016

Experience, hard work, and support from the management team and skilled staff have made WOM Finance to be one of the best consumer’s financing companies in Indonesia. Therefore, it is important to do an evaluation on the performance of marketing. The method of analysis with the help of statistical regression correlation showed that market orientation significantly has partial influence on improving credit services marketing performance. Promotion program is also has significant partial effect on marketing performance, as well as economic innovation that has successfully influenced marketing performance. However, when market orientation is conducted jointly with the program of economic promotion and innovation it did not bring a positive impact so that in the present moment the emphasis needs to be evaluated on choice of orientation activities.
Knowledge Management di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Prabowo Harjanto
Published: October 2016

Conceptually, Knowledge Management is the organization's activities in managing knowledge as an asset, it is necessary that knowledge is properly distributed to the right people and in swift time, until they can interact, share knowledge and apply it in their daily work in order to improve organizational performance. In the study of higher education, in addition to being an element forming a sustainable competitive advantage, knowledge is also the value created by the college to be conveyed to consumers. This research discusses the understanding of knowledge management that is implemented in universities.
Mengukur Loyalitas Pelanggan Melalui Citra Toko dan Kepercayaan Pelanggan di Toko Retail
Authors: Prabowo Hartiwi , Viona Viona
Published: October 2016

An automobile spare parts shop at first having its sales increased. But, in 2008 the store experienced a significant decline in sales, so that the purpose of this study was to determine how much influence store image and customer trust on customer loyalty. This type of research is associative descriptive research. Data collection is conducted using questionnaires using Likert scales to 100 shop. Technical analysis is conducted using several techniques, which are Test Validity, Test Reliability, Test Normality, and Path Analysis. Results show that customer loyalty is influenced by greater consumer confidence than the image of the store. Therefore, PT Sloka Kencana Abadi must continue to improve the image of his shop by looking for a more strategic location making it easier to attract new customers, set prices according to the quality of the product and prices set by the competitor, maintain the quality of the product in the sense that the product is durable and free from damage, providing many choice of products making it easier for consumers to find the required product, and maintain these.
Peluang Usaha Industri Pariwisata di Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Budiastuti Dyah , Andri Andri , Agus Agus
Published: October 2016

Well-managed tourism will be capable of contributing to the increase in local revenues and be capable to attract investors and open up jobs. Lack of socialization of the tourism potential in a region becomes an obstacle for investors to get involved in it. This research aims to identify the business opportunities of tourism industry and potential of tourism industry in South Jakarta. Data are obtained from the Suku Dinas Pariwisata Jakarta Selatan and analyzed with descriptive statistical methods. The results show that Setiabudi District has an opportunity for hospitality business; Mampang Prapatan, Pasar Minggu, and Kebayoran Baru District have opportunities for recreation and entertainment business.
Model Strategi Prospektif Kinerja Manajemen di Perusahaan Tour & Travel
Authors: Aryanto Rudy , Yuniarty Yuniarty
Published: October 2016

This study aimed to build a prospective management model of sustainable tour packages in PT. Golden Rama Express. Given the complexity and the many interrelated factors in the performance management packagetours, it is necessary to approach a holistic system. First, the method used in developing the performance management model is a sustainable package tour and, second, using prospective analysis. Determination of the attributes that reflect the sustainability performance of the tour package is based on field studies. Based on the four dimensions of sustainability, namely the dimensions before the trip, during trip, etc., and the tour leader aredetermined as much as 23 attributes. Attributes in four dimensions for each package tour Junglelicious Africa, Asia Splendid, Adventurous Australia and New Zealand, Europe Romantical and Marvelous the U.S. and Canada. After obtained the level of sustainability index values of each dimension that can be categorized into the not sustainable until very sustainable values of the index, combination of these factors forms the basis of development models.. Based on the scenario that was built and in order to achieve the ideal scenario is the recommended scenario is the optimistic scenario.
Kontribusi Perusahaan Pulp And Paper Serang bagi Kehidupan Masyarakat dan Pemerintah Daerah
Authors: Puspokusumo Aryanti
Published: October 2016

The purpose of this study is to determine what contributions are provided by PT Indah Kiat Plup and Paper Tbk Serang Mill on the community and local government through the participation of Public Relation, especially in terms of education. The study is conducted from September 2009 until February 2010. The results showed that the community around the company has a large and direct impact on overall corporate performance. Community economic development in terms of education is a part of a Community Relation program conducted by the firm and has provided benefits to the community. Some suggestions for input to the company, includes optimizing the use of internal media organizations, granting broader authority for Public Relation so that they can better support the performance and needs of the company
Kinerja Saham PT Aqua Golden Mississippi Tbk. Setelah Pembatalan Go Private dan Estimasi Harga Saham Aqua Tahun 2010
Authors: Putri Indah Wandita , Heykal Mohamad
Published: October 2016

PT Aqua Golden Mississippi is a company that plans to go private, but until today have not obtained approval from the shareholders. Failure may be caused from several things: the company offer price is too small, no quorum, shares held is still profitable for shareholders, and other factors. The existence of the company's plan to go private would affect the performance of the company stock. Stock performance can be analyzed with - average rate of profit, the level of risk, and sensitivity to the stock exchange. The method used in the calculation of stock performance in this paper is the GMR, STDEV, CAPM, and DDM for the calculation of estimated stock price. Through the conducted analysis, investors / shareholders are encouraged to pay attention to the news and information related to go private to be conducted by the company, stock performance, and perform estimate calculations. This is to find out what the right decision for private investors.
Hubungan antara Demografi Konsumen dengan Kepuasan terhadap Layanan Paket Perawatan Spa di GY Spa Jakartal
Authors: Oktadiana Hera , Yuliana Yuliana
Published: October 2016

Spa industry has been growing quite fast in many parts of the world, including Indonesia. The prospect of spa business is still very positive and wide open. There are many varieties of spas offered, such as day spas, hotel-based spas, resort spas and destination spas. Regardless of the type of spa, most spa operators provide massage and nutrition related services. GY Spa, one of the best spa operators in Jakarta offers several spa packages which include body massage, body treatment, body scrub, face massage and aromatheraphy. This research aims to find the correlation between the demographic segmentation and the consumer satisfaction towards the spa packages in GY Spa. Based on the research, it is found that education, occupation and nationality have no correlation toward the consumer satisfaction, while age and gender shown to have correlation. Female and the younger customers are more satisfied with the spa packages offered by GY Spa.
Pengaruh Kompetensi dan Pelaksanaan Audit Internal dalam Menunjang Efektifitas Pengendalian Internal Penjualan
Authors: Elisia Elisia , Ariyanto Stefanus
Published: October 2016

PT Inti Dufree Promosindo is a subsidiary of PT Sona Topas Tourism Industry, Tbk. The company is one of the biggest retail companies that sell local and imported products. This business is also called duty free shop. PT. Inti Dufree Promosindo have problems in evaluate the infuence of the effectiveness of its internal audit function towards sales internal control due to large number of sales transactions occurred. The research result shows that the auditor competence and audit process variable have low but significant influence to sales internal control effectiveness (Coefficient determination 22.7%), and so that the audit process variable that have low but significant influence to sales internal control effectiveness (Coefficient determination 36.8%). However, the combination of the two variables tested with linear regression shows that both variables simultaneously have strong influence to sales internal control effectiveness. Based on the result of multiple linier regression analysis the determination coefficient is 47, 4%. This shows that auditor competence and audit process simultaneously have a significant effect in supporting internal sales control effectiveness.
Analisa Pengelolaan Modal Kerja pada Perusahaan Industri Semen
Authors: Gani Engelwati
Published: October 2016

The purpose of this research is to identify financial ratios, to analyse the relation among the financial ratios, and to compare financial ratios of PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, Tbk., PT Semen Gresik (Persero), Tbk., dan PT Holcim Indonesia, Tbk. The research method is qualitative, descriptive research, with the research time dimention using time series. The research depth is using the three industrial cement companies that listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEJ). The gathering data method is by indirect contact like archive data.
Pengaruh Experiential Marketing terhadap Sikap Konsumen Motor Yamaha pada PT Laksana Kencana Gemilang
Authors: Nursanti Tinjung Desy , Melisa Melisa
Published: October 2016

Today’s business competition is not just relying on product quality but further the quality of service. As the development of the era, marketers need an approach that combines the practice of non-traditional marketing that is integrated to enhance personal and emotional experience associated with the brand (experiential marketing). This corresponds closely with the customer experience and very different from the traditional marketing system that focuses on the functions and benefits of a product. This study is descriptive and causal. Descriptive study aims to determine consumer attitudes and causal research aims to influence experiential marketing on consumer attitudes on PT Laksana Yamaha Kencana Gemilang. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires and through literature study. Analysis of the data used in this research is Fishbein and regression models. The results showed that consumer attitudes Yamaha are positive and the influence of Experiential Marketing of consumer attitudes are significantly by 20.9%, while the remaining 79.1% influenced by other variables not examined in this study.
Peranan Management Public Relations dalam Mempertahankan Citra Perusahaan Jasa Perhotelan: Studi Kualitatif pada Re-Opening Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Authors: Puspokusumo Aryanti
Published: October 2016

The purpose of this research is to identify implementation of image building and public relations that has been done by MOJKT in HI roundabout in Jakarta that took part in hotel service. Theories that used are communication management theory, PR theory, and image theory. Those theories will be connected with the analysis result in the field. The research method used is qualitative descriptive using analysis method of 6 stages of Public Relations Plan.
The Importance of Understanding Cultural Awareness for Managers in the Hospitality Industry (in Indonesia)
Authors: Oktadiana Hera , Djauhar Rendy Herindra
Published: October 2016

Cultural awareness is a basic knowledge that each individuality must has. In hotel industry, there are positive advantages that could be reached if a manager could appreciate a cultural, value, attitude differences of each person. This paper adjusts how important the understanding of cultural diversity and pragmatic implementation from several cross cultural communication theory, especially for managers in hotel industry. This paper also describes examples of cultural attitude and habits from some countries that could be refferences in workforce diversity.
Stimulating and Nurturing Professionalisms, Creativity and Innovation in Organization
Authors: Simanjuntak Menara , Sarjono Haryadi
Published: October 2016

Knowledge management is an emerging discipline and professionalism, creativity, innovation, organization and teams need to be thought about in this new context. This paper creates a framework in which to discuss these concepts with literature research. It goes on to explore how our professionalisms, creativity and innovations is blocked in variety ways, including deep-seated beliefs about the world. The need for professional skills today in workplace faces a number of challenges, especially in unfamiliar and unpredictable situations. Finally this paper takes a brief look at two tools to support knowledge management, professionalisms, creativity and innovations - one in the human domain and the other in the technology domain. We are also needs to boost its capacity for continuous professionalism, creativity and innovation for both technology, social, economic, and organization reasons.
Globalization VS Internationalization for Entrepreneurs
Authors: Pratama Bambang
Published: October 2016

In an article in the Harvard Business Review Theodore Levitt published The Globalization of Markets. Business activities across the country after it became a very interesting topic of study for both academics and practitioners. This topic has become so phenomenal because his arguments about globalization is the economic convergence with business activities without any national barriers. In contrast to the internationalization that tends to narrow and tends to do business across national borders. Central idea must answered by manager and entrepreneurs is whether your market global or international. Before answering them it requires understanding and a new paradigm on this matter. Furthermore, Thomas Friedman in his book "The world is flat" also reinforces Levitt idea and prescript a world with evolution of information and technology. This new economic eras opened new opportunity on entrepreneur point of view. There is wide open door to enter global market and more easy to accelerate company growth or new business start-up.
Pengaruh Word of Mouth Marketing dan Pameran terhadap Keputusan Orang Tua Memilih Sekolah
Authors: Prabowo Hartiwi , Lily Lily
Published: October 2016

In decision-making of choosing schools, people recommendation is effected. WOM factor and exhibition twice in a year for ISMILE school is a considered efficient and effective promotional media. The research method is to identify the effect of word of mouth and exhibition towards perception of value proposition and effects of decision-making. Analysis method in this research is validity, reliability, normality test, simple correlation and path analysis. Data gathering technique is questionnaire. The repondents in the research are 100 people, including parents from students in ISMILE school. The expected result from this research is a relationship among variables, significant effects from word of mouth and exhibition at the same time of perception towards value position and significant effects from perception of value proposition towards decision- making. From this research, ISMILE school should hold exhibition and focus to things that will lead to positive word of mouth so it could gain more parents register their children in ISMILE school.
Brand Revitalization: Penciptaan Brand Image Produk Green Sands Bebas Alkohol melalui Marketing Communication (Advertising dan Public Relation) pada PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tb
Authors: Adhikara Cooky Tri , Nurparamesti Sindy Kusuma
Published: October 2016

PT Multi Bintang Indonesia is a beverages production company, and one of its products are Green Sands. In early 2002, Green Sands revitalize to Green Sands Alcohol-Free and communicated through several promotional tools, including advertising and public relations. This study examines what brand image embedded on the consumers, and what is the level of influence of advertising and public relations toward the creation of brand image of products Green Sands Alcohol-Free. The research methods used in this study is test Cochran, multiple regression, and cobwebs. The result, brand image that is embedded in consumer brand is cool and trendy and unique and refreshing taste. Advertising and public relations by creating a brand image is only 7.2%, the rest from other factors. Brand image is embedded in the customers had not yet reached the desired scale of the company.