bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Novel Approach to Assessing Differentiation Degree and Lymph Node Metastasis of Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: Prediction Using a Radiomics-Based Particle Swarm Optimization and Support Vector Machine Model
Authors: Yao Xiaopeng , Huang Xinqiao , Yang Chunmei , Hu Anbin , Zhou Guangjin , Ju Mei , Lei Jianbo , Shu Jian
Published: September 2020

Background

Radiomics can improve the accuracy of traditional image diagnosis to evaluate extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ECC); however, this is limited by variations across radiologists, subjective evaluation, and restricted data. A radiomics-based particle swarm optimization and support vector machine (PSO-SVM) model may provide a more accurate auxiliary diagnosis for assessing differentiation degree (DD) and lymph node metastasis (LNM) of ECC.

Objective

The objective of our study is to develop a PSO-SVM radiomics model for predicting DD and LNM of ECC.

Methods

For this retrospective study, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data of 110 patients with ECC who were diagnosed from January 2011 to October 2019 were used to construct a radiomics prediction model. Radiomics features were extracted from T1-precontrast weighted imaging (T1WI), T2-weighted imaging (T2WI), and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) using MaZda software (version 4.6; Institute of Electronics, Technical University of Lodz). We performed dimension reduction to obtain 30 optimal features of each sequence, respectively. A PSO-SVM radiomics model was developed to predict DD and LNM of ECC by incorporating radiomics features and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values. We randomly divided the 110 cases into a training group (88/110, 80%) and a testing group (22/110, 20%). The performance of the model was evaluated by analyzing the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC).

Results

A radiomics model based on PSO-SVM was developed by using 110 patients with ECC. This model produced average AUCs of 0.8905 and 0.8461, respectively, for DD in the training and testing groups of patients with ECC. The average AUCs of the LNM in the training and testing groups of patients with ECC were 0.9036 and 0.8889, respectively. For the 110 patients, this model has high predictive performance. The average accuracy values of the training group and testing group for DD of ECC were 82.6% and 80.9%, respectively; the average accuracy values of the training group and testing group for LNM of ECC were 83.6% and 81.2%, respectively.

Conclusions

The MRI-based PSO-SVM radiomics model might be useful for auxiliary clinical diagnosis and decision-making, which has a good potential for clinical application for DD and LNM of ECC.
The VOICES Typology of Curatorial Decisions in Narrative Collections of the Lived Experiences of Mental Health Service Use, Recovery, or Madness: Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Yeo Caroline , Hare-Duke Laurie , Rennick-Egglestone Stefan , Bradstreet Simon , Callard Felicity , Hui Ada , Llewellyn-Beardsley Joy , Longden Eleanor , McDonough Tracy , McGranahan Rose , Ng Fiona , Pollock Kristian , Roe James , Slade Mike
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND

Collections of lived experience narratives are increasingly used in health research and medical practice. However, there is limited research with respect to the decision-making processes involved in curating narrative collections and the work that curators do as they build and publish collections.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to develop a typology of curatorial decisions involved in curating narrative collections presenting lived experiences of mental health service use, recovery, or madness and to document approaches selected by curators in relation to identified curatorial decisions.

METHODS

A preliminary typology was developed by synthesizing the results of a systematic review with insights gained through an iterative consultation with an experienced curator of multiple recovery narrative collections. The preliminary typology informed the topic guide for semistructured interviews with a maximum variation sample of 30 curators from 7 different countries. All participants had the experience of curating narrative collections of the lived experiences of mental health service use, recovery, or madness. A multidisciplinary team conducted thematic analysis through constant comparison.

RESULTS

The final typology identified 6 themes, collectively referred to as VOICES, which stands for values and motivations, organization, inclusion and exclusion, control and collaboration, ethics and legal, and safety and well-being. A total of 26 subthemes related to curation decisions were identified.

CONCLUSIONS

The VOICES typology identifies the key decisions to consider when curating narrative collections about the lived experiences of mental health service use, recovery, or madness. It might be used as a theoretical basis for a good practice resource to support curators in their efforts to balance the challenges and sometimes conflicting imperatives involved in collecting, organizing, and sharing narratives. Future research might seek to document the use of such a tool by curators and hence examine how best to use VOICES to support decision making.
Using Open-Source Intelligence to Detect Early Signals of COVID-19 in China: Descriptive Study (Preprint)
Authors: Kpozehouen Elizabeth Benedict , Chen Xin , Zhu Mengyao , Macintyre C Raina
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in China was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on December 31, 2019, and the first cases were officially identified around December 8, 2019. Although the origin of COVID-19 has not been confirmed, approximately half of the early cases were linked to a seafood market in Wuhan. However, the first two documented patients did not visit the seafood market. News reports, social media, and informal sources may provide information about outbreaks prior to formal notification.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to identify early signals of pneumonia or severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) in China prior to official recognition of the COVID-19 outbreak in December 2019 using open-source data.

METHODS

To capture early reports, we searched an open source epidemic observatory, EpiWatch, for SARI or pneumonia-related illnesses in China from October 1, 2019. The searches were conducted using Google and the Chinese search engine Baidu.

RESULTS

There was an increase in reports following the official notification of COVID-19 to the WHO on December 31, 2019, and a report that appeared on December 26, 2019 was retracted. A report of severe pneumonia on November 22, 2019, in Xiangyang was identified, and a potential index patient was retrospectively identified on November 17.

CONCLUSIONS

The lack of reports of SARI outbreaks prior to December 31, 2019, with a retracted report on December 26, suggests media censorship, given that formal reports indicate that cases began appearing on December 8. However, the findings also support a relatively recent origin of COVID-19 in November 2019. The case reported on November 22 was transferred to Wuhan approximately one incubation period before the first identified cases on December 8; this case should be further investigated, as only half of the early cases were exposed to the seafood market in Wuhan. Another case of COVID-19 has since been retrospectively identified in Hubei on November 17, 2019, suggesting that the infection was present prior to December.
Developing Womb Guard: a mobile application for supportive care needs management in patients with cervical cancer undergoing surgery (Preprint)
Authors: Song Yongxia , Xia Lili , Feng Yuan , Wang Wenjing , Li Shuwen , Hong Jingfang
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND

Rapid penetration and demonstrated efficacy of mobile applications suggested the feasibility of using mobile technologies to manage supportive care needs among patients with cancer. The effect of improving supportive care needs using a mobile phone program for patients diagnosed with cervical cancer warrants further study.

OBJECTIVE

To document the process of designing a mobile application for patients with cervical cancer undergoing surgery to manage supportive care needs, thus improving needs management strategies and quality of life.

METHODS

Based on the theory of the supportive care framework and multiphase optimization strategy, a new mobile application called “Womb Guard” was designed, with the content and functionality being validated. A literature review, qualitative interviews, brief surveys, expert reviews and user experience were used before programming the application.

RESULTS

Information and feedback from the expert panel and interviews were incorporated into the development of Womb Guard with support from the software development team. Womb Guard contained two parts: the patient portal and the healthcare professional portal. The patient portal included five modules: quick assessment, customized support, interactive platform, personal information and reminders. The healthcare professional portal had the functions of module management, user permission settings and data statistics. The application allowed users to identify supportive care needs in the perioperative period, set and track goals for supportive care, and receive professional and evidence-informed healthcare tips.

CONCLUSIONS

The Womb Guard application program that provides supportive care tailored to cervical cancer patients’ supportive care needs might become a useful tool to further improve postsurgery recovery. The usability and effectiveness of the new application will be evaluated in future studies.
INHIBITION OF CALCIUM OXALATE CRYSTALLIZATION BY AN EXTRACT OF OCIMUM BASILICUM SEEDS: AN IN-VITRO STUDY
Authors: RAVINDRAKUMAR K PATEL , SANDIP B PATEL
Published: September 2020

Objective: Ocimum basilicum (OB) has been used to treat diverse illnesses which include urinary stone disorder for a reason that historical time in India. We investigated OB seeds for antiurolithic activity.

Methods: Calcium oxalate crystallization becomes triggered by the addition of 0.01 M sodium oxalate answers in normal human urine and nucleation was done.

Results: OB seeds were discovered to be robust and promising antiurolithiatic agents which are in accordance with its use in traditional medication.

Conclusion: An extract of the traditional herb OB has super inhibitory activity on crystalluria and therefore might be useful in dissolving urinary stone; however, in addition, a study in animal fashions of urolithiasis is needed to assess its capability antiurolithiatic interest.
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A FAST AND SENSITIVE UHPLC-PDA METHOD FOR THE QUANTIFICATION OF URSOLIC ACID IN POLY(L-LACTIC ACID) NANOCAPSULES
Authors: CARLETTO BRUNA , LYRA AMANDA MARTINEZ , KOGA ADRIANA YURIKO , NOVATSKI ANDRESSA , MAINARDES RUBIANA MARA , LIPINSKI LEANDRO CAVALCANTE , FARAGO PAULO VITOR
Published: September 2020

Objective: The aim of the present study is to develop and validation of a ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) method to determine the ursolic acid content and its encapsulation efficiency (EE) in lipid-core nanocapsules prepared from poly (L-lactic acid).

Methods: A simple UHPLC-PDA method was developed and validated for the quantitative determination of ursolic acid in poly(L-lactic acid) nanocapsules. The chromatographic conditions used were: RP-C18 column, isocratic mobile phase containing acetonitrile:water (92:8, v/v), flow rate of 0.8 ml/min, column temperature of 50°C, and detection at 203 nm. The following parameters were evaluated: Specificity, linearity, limits of detection and quantification, precision, accuracy, and robustness.

Results: The method was specific to the ursolic acid and linear (r=0.9998) in the range of 10–100 μg/ml. The limits of detection and quantification were 1.35 and 4.10 μg/ml, respectively. The precision was demonstrated by a relative standard deviation less than 2%. Adequate accuracy (98.35%±0.82) was obtained. Changes in flow rate, mobile phase, and column temperature did not significantly alter the peak area and the retention time of the ursolic acid. The mean EE was 99.89%.

Conclusion: The method proved to be fast, sensitive, and simple for quantifying ursolic acid in nanocapsules and was successfully used for determining the EE.
OUTBREAK, EPIDEMIOLOGY, THERAPEUTICS AND PREVENTION OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE-2019: A REVIEW
Authors: QADRIE ZULFKAR LATIEF , WANI SHAHID UD DIN , GAUTAM SURYA PRAKASH , KHAN M. KHALID AHMED
Published: September 2020

The outbreak of pneumonia of unknown cause during December 2019 was reported from Wuhan City, Hubei province capital in China as its epicenter. Symptoms of pneumonia in several patients admitted to hospitals from Wuhan, China during December 2019. The sudden increase in the patients having the same symptoms, in due course the contributing means was isolated from the infected populace. In the present short report, we have summarized various public health measures, viz., early marking of the suspected patient, diagnosis, and supervision of the suspected cases that will help prevent Coronavirus disease in 2019. At the start, it was named as the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), and later it has been named Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recently. Within a few weeks of a short period, the virus affected the other of China after Wuhan and later in two to three months, it is present in more than 140 countries around the globe and adding. As of 03rd August 2020, there have been 17.6 million established cases worldwide, and 680, 894 deaths have been documented, with 11,460,074 recovered. Worldwide, multiple trails are going on with the hope to find the treatment and some have positive results. On the other hand, because no vaccine is offered, the precautionary methods are the best way to fight the virus.
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF CELECOXIB CREAM AND ITS RELEASED STUDY
Authors: ANWAR SADIA , JAN SYED UMER , GUL RAHMAN
Published: September 2020

Objective: The purpose of this study was to formulate and evaluate of Celecoxib cream and it’s in vitro release study.

Methods: The release study was conducted, using dialysis cellulose membrane, in Franz cells. The donor chamber was filled with phosphate buffer pH 7.4, released medium were analyzed by UV-Vis spectrophotometer at 250 nm. Kinetics model was used for calculations. The cream was followed by different evaluations like pH measurement, homogeneity, spreadability, stability study, drug content, SEM, XRD studies and skin irritation test was used for the reliability of physical conditions and chemical relation. DD solver and SPSS were used for statistical analyzation of the data.

Results: The best in vitro drug release profile achieved with thyme oil in Celecoxib cream. Formulation F2 showed the highest (83%) released. The results of the Celecoxib (1%) were suitable in all constraints. The prepared Celecoxib cream was encouraging for the formulation of transdermal drug delivery.

Conclusion: The Celecoxib cream was successfully prepared and could be beneficial for transdermal drug delivery.
ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY PATTERN OF BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM THE ENVIRONMENT OF INTENSIVE CARE UNIT OF WAD MEDANI EMERGENCY HOSPITAL, GEZIRA STATE, SUDAN
Authors: MOHAMMED WALEED ELSIDDIG , HASSAN HASSABELRASOUL ELFADIL , YOUSIF MIRGHANI ABDELRHMAN
Published: September 2020

Objective: The objective of the present study was primarily to identify the sources and types of bacterial contamination associated with hospital-acquired infections in the intensive care unit and to investigate the sensitivity pattern of isolated bacteria to prescribed antibiotics of Wad Medani Emergency Hospital, Gezira State, Sudan.

Methods: A total of 50 swab samples were obtained from 14 different sites, including inanimate objects as well as nurses’ hands in the ICU. Identification of the bacterial isolates was performed utilizing Gram’s staining test and standard biochemical tests; likewise, the respective antimicrobial sensitivity was determined based on the guidelines recommended by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).

Results: Showed the prevalence of Gram-positive isolates as Coagulase-negative staphylococci (30%), Staphylococcus aureus (20%), Bacillus spp (15%), and Streptococcus spp (4%). On the other hand, the Gram negative isolates were: Pseudomonas aeruginosa (11%), \Kliebsiella pneumoniae (7%), Proteus mirabilis (5%), and Enterobacter spp.(5%). Floor, Monitors, Patients’ oxygen masks and infusion-stands as well as nurses’ hands, were the most contaminated sites. Staphylococci showed a reasonable sensitivity response to Gentamicin and Vancomycin and high resistance to Erythromycin and Co-trimoxazole; whereas Gram-negative isolates showed high resistance to first and second-generation Cephalosporins and demonstrated good sensitivity pattern to Gentamicin and Meropenem. Pseudomonas aeruginosa also showed reasonable sensitivity to Ciprofloxacin.

Conclusion: Findings of the study demonstrated high bacterial contamination levels in ICU.
A comparative network meta-analysis of standard of care treatments in treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis B patients
Authors: Sbarigia Urbano , Vincken Talitha , Wigfield Peter , Hashim Mahmoud , Heeg Bart , Postma Maarten
Published: September 2020

Objective:
Published network meta-analyses of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) treatments are either out-of-date or excluded key treatments. Therefore, we aimed to comprehensively update the efficacy evidence for the following end points: Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) loss, hepatitis B early antigen (HBeAg) seroconversion and hepatitis B virus DNA (HBV DNA) suppression.
Materials & methods:
Approved treatments in CHB and their combinations were evaluated. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify all randomized controlled trials in treatment-naïve CHB patients. Included studies reported at least one of the end points of interest. A frequentist probability network meta-analysis was performed for each end point. The choice of fixed effect or random-effect model was based on the I-square statistic, a measure of variation in study outcomes between studies. The analyses were performed separately for HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative patients. For the primary analyses, end points measured 48 ± 4 weeks after treatment initiation were considered.
Results:
A total of 47 randomized controlled trials (13,826 patients), covering 23 unique treatment regimens, were included: a total of 29 reported HBsAg loss, 36 reported HBeAg seroconversion and 37 reported HBV DNA suppression. For both HBsAg loss and HBeAg seroconversion, pegylated interferon-based regimens were the most effective strategy in both HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative patients. On the other hand, for HBV DNA suppression, nucleosides-based regimens were the most effective strategy in both HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative patients.
Conclusion:
Our findings confirm available evidence around the comparative efficacy of available CHB treatments. Therefore, they can be used to update relevant cost–effectiveness analyses and clinical guidelines.
Caught By Private Law: A Review Of Visitors’ Jurisdiction In Canada
Authors: Strombergsson-Denora Adam
Published: September 2020

Visitors, an office in charitable corporations that occupies the position of the Superior Court in all matters pertaining to the charity, are a forgotten area of law in Canada. This article resurrects the jurisdiction by explaining its utility for university corporations. Visitors are private courts of appeal from university decisions. They are empowered to adjudicate academic as well as legal disputes relating to relationships between the university, its officers, its professors, and its students. The article lays out the private law origins of the office and contrasts this approach with the administrative law model more recently in vogue. The administrative law approach to visitation has, over the course of the twentieth century, eroded the jurisdiction, yet it appears from Canadian practice that the jurisdiction remains eminently useful across the country. The article details just how the visitor’s office has been used in Canadian universities beginning in 1803 going up to 1992. In so doing, the office’s strong points as well as its weaknesses are discussed.
Lesson Learned of Rohingya Persecution in Myanmar for Sustainable Development and Policy Transformation in Malaysia
Authors: Khairi Aizat , Ladiqi Suyatno , Rashidi Sarah Nadiah
Published: September 2020

This paper examines about the lesson learned of persecuted Rohingya people in Myanmar. The Myanmar regime does not recognize the Rohingyas as their people and accused them as Bengalis from Bangladesh. The issue of denied citizenship has caused the Rohingya people to live in limbo. Unlike other ethnics in Myanmar, they are denied the rights as sovereign citizens. The situation becomes worse when the other local citizens, for the reason of ethnic and religion matters, join forces with the regime in violating and abusing the Rohingyas. Therefore, the Rohingyas are left as stateless people in their own country and are forced to become refugees to seek a better life. The case of the Rohingya people in Myanmar can be a lesson learned for Malaysians who are living in a multi-society country. The government and the people have to be aware that unfair policy and physical violence could increase the intensity of conflict and cause bad implication in terms of peace and harmony in the country. Hence, several possible peace process initiatives of sustainable development must be introduced to transform the certain policy and further strengthen the ethnic relation in Malaysia to ensure everyone lives together in peace and harmony.
Evaluasi Perda Kota Palu Nomor 6 Tahun 2012 Tentang Penertiban Ternak
Authors: M Mustainah , Rafi Muh , Muthia Muthia
Published: September 2020

Suatu kebijakan disajikan kepada publik sebagai aturan yang akan digunakan untuk memberikan keamanan dan kenyamanan dalam kehidupan sosial. Menjadi bagian dari produk kebijakan publik, Peraturan Kota Palu No. 6 tahun 2012 yang mengatur Pengendalian Ternak hadir untuk menyelesaikan masalah terkait ternak yang sering menyebabkan kerugian di masyarakat dan gangguan estetika lingkungan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengukur keberhasilan Peraturan Kota Palu No. 6 tahun 2012 tentang Pengendalian Ternak. Landasan teori model evaluasi oleh Eugene Bardach melalui 4 (empat) dimensi, yaitu Dimensi Kelayakan Teknis, Peluang Ekonomi dan Keuangan, Daya Dukung Politik, dan Daya Dukung Administrasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan jenis penelitian kualitatif yang akan menjelaskan segala sesuatu yang menjadi target penelitian secara lebih mendalam. Pengumpulan data melalui observasi, dokumen, dan wawancara. Serta teknik analisis data menggunakan model Interactive Miles, Huberman dan Saldana (2014). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa Peraturan Kota Palu Nomor 6 Tahun 2012 tentang Pengendalian Ternak dievaluasi melalui 4 dimensi, yaitu dimensi kelayakan teknis, dimensi Peluang Ekonomi dan Keuangan, Daya Dukung Politik, Daya Dukung Administrasi, ada dua dimensi yang masih belum berjalan seperti yang diharapkan yaitu dimensi Peluang Ekonomi dan Keuangan, dan dimensi Kelayakan Teknis. Hal ini disebabkan kurangnya keteguhan pelaksana penegakan peraturan daerah di Kota Palu saat ini sehingga masalah ternak berkeliaran di Kota Palu belum terselesaikan sepenuhnya.
Laser-induced photocatalytic reduction of CO2 into methanol over perovskite LaMnO3
Authors: Soleimani Varaki M. , Jafari A. , Ebrahimizadeh Abrishami M.
Published: September 2020

Perovskite oxides offer efficient photocatalytic properties for CO2 reduction to methanol. In this study, LaMnO3+δ nanocrystals were fabricated by the solgel combustion method. The structural properties including lattice constants, occupancies, Mn–O lengths, and Mn–O–Mn angle were studied by Rietveld refinement. Jahn–Teller distortion and O-2p and Mn-3d hybridization have been investigated using the structural parameters and lattice dynamics characterized by Fourier-transform far-infrared spectroscopy. The electron transitions near the lower edge of conduction band were studied by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. LaMnO3+δ exhibited laser-induced photocatalytic activity for reductive conversion of CO2 to methanol under both visible (532 nm) and infrared (1064 nm) irradiation. The methanol yield as a function of irradiation time was investigated by the gas chromatographic analysis. After 20 min of irradiation at 532 nm, the methanol yield showed the highest value (970 μmol), while the methanol started to degrade with further irradiation time. The recycling stability test from the repeatedly used LaMnO3+δ sample showed the high stability of the catalyst. The authors demonstrated that in addition to the appropriate bandgap energy, the length of eg↑ in the conduction band plays a significant role in the photocatalytic properties of the perovskites with Jahn–Teller distortion under visible and infrared irradiations.
PENGARUH PROFITABILITAS, PERTUMBUHAN PENJUALAN, STRUKTUR AKTIVA DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP STRUKTUR MODAL PADA PERUSAHAAN PROPERTY DAN REAL ESTATE YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Harina Elsa Tria
Published: September 2020

The study aims to analyze: 1) the influence of profitability to capital structure , 2) the influence of  growth of sales to capital structure 3) the influence of asset structure to capital structure and 4) the influence of  firm size to capital structure. This research is causative research. The population in this research is property and real estate company registered in BEI in 2011 until 2016. Sample was determined by purposive sample method and 20 companies were selected as sample. The data used in this research is secondary data obtained from www.idx.co.id. Data collection techniques with documentation techniques. The analytical method useds multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS version 21 for windows. The result showed that the profitability has positive effect significant on capital structure, growth of sales has negative effect insignificant on capital structure, asset structure has negative effect insignificant on capital structure and firm size has positive effect significant on capital structure. Determination of capital structure is an important issue for every company because good and bad capital structure will have a direct effect on the company's financial position. Therefore companies should pay attention to selected funding decision. Keyword: Capital Structure, Profitability, Growth of Sales, Asset Structure, Firm Size
PENGARUH PRICE DISCOUNT, BONUS PACK, DAN VARIETY SEEKING TERHADAP BRAND SWITCHING SUSU ANLENE KE MEREK LAIN DI FOODMART BASKO GRAND MALL PADANG
Authors: Wahyuni Desi , Kurniawati Tri
Published: September 2020

The research aims to understand of the influence of price discount, bonus pack and variety seeking toward Brand Switching Anlene Milk to the other product in Foodmart Basko Grand Mall Padang. The purpose of this research are: 1) the effect of price discount toward brand switching milk anlene to the other product in Foodmart Basko Grand Mall Padang, 2) the effect of bonus pack toward brand switching milk anlene to the other product in Foodmart Basko Grand Mall Padang, 3) the effect of variety seeking toward brand switching milk anlene to the other product in Foodmart Basko Grand Mall Padang. The type of research used in this study is a causal quantitative research. The population in consumer of Basko Grand Mall Padang. The sampling technique is purposive sampling method with the total samples of 100 people. The type of data used is primary and secondary data. The data analysis technique used is multiple regression by using t test and F test. The result of the research show that there are a positive and insignificant influence between price discount (X1) variable on brand switching behavior of milk anlene to the other product in Foodmart Basko Grand Mall Padang, bonus pack (X2) significantly influence the brand switching behavior of milk anlene to the other product in Foodmart Basko Grand Mall Padang, and variety seeking (X3) significantly influence the brand switching behavior of milk anlene to the other product in Foodmart Basko Grand Mall Padang.Keywords: price discount, bonus pack, variety seeking, and brand switching
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI UTANG LUAR NEGERI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Saputra Defrizal , Aimon Hasdi , Adry Melti Roza
Published: September 2020

This study aims to determine and analyze the factors that influence foreign debt in Indonesia with variables that effect economic growth, inflation, and foreign interest rates. This type of research is associative descriptive research, where the data used is secondary data from 1970 to 2017 obtained from institutions and related institutions, which are analyzed using the Error Correction Model (ECM) method. This study initially used the Ordinary Lest Square (OLS) method to see long-term, and used ECM because it wanted to see short-term at the same time. The findings of this study indicate that economic growth and inflation have a significant effect in the long run, but the interest rates have no significant effect, and in the short term all have a significant effect on foreign debt in Indonesia. Keywords: foreign debt, economic growth, inflation, interest rates and error correction model (ECM)
ANALISIS KONVERGENSI ANTAR PROVINSI (STUDI KASUS PULAU SUMATERA)
Authors: Budiman Arief , Aimon Hasdi , Yeniwati Yeniwati
Published: September 2020

This  study aims to determine an analyze the influence of foreign direct investment, transfer payment and human development affect capita income. These three variables also used to determine convergence that happenened on the island of Sumatera. Data used from 2012 to 2017involve 10 provinces on the island of Sumatera. This data on this research is secondary data published by the Central Bureau of Statistic. The analytical method used is regression panel to estimate impact dependent variables on capita income. To determine sigma convergence use standart deviation lag of Gross Regional Domestic Income per capita. And to determine beta convergence use Generalized Method Momment (GMM). The result of this study show foreign direct investment, transfer payment and human development have significant impact on per capita income. The result of sigma convergence show the island of Sumatera have sigma convergence from 2012 to 2017. The resut of beta convergence show the island of Sumatera have beta convergence and reach half live convergence in 12 years. Keywords : Convergence, foreign direct investment, transfer payment, human development
ANALISIS DETERMINAN PENGELUARAN KONSUMSI RUMAH TANGGA DI INDONESIA
Authors: Illahi Najmi , Adry Melti Roza , Triani Mike
Published: September 2020

The study aims to analyze the effect of  disposable income , deposi interes ratet, and education on household expenditure in Indonesia. The analytical method used in this study is to use OLS (Ordinary Least Square) analysis. Tests using statistical tests include t test, F and R squared test and classic assumption test. Where all testing using program tools eviews 8.0. Estimation results show the relationship of independent variables of R2 = 0.9877, meaning that 98.77% of diposible income, deposit rates, and education has impact to household  expenditure in Indonesia. The results of the data analysis show that disposible income  has a positive impact and is significant at α = 5% of household  expenditure in Indonesia. Deposit interest rate variables has negative and significant  impact to household expenditure in Indonesia and education variables has negative and significant, The economic crisis has a positive and significant impact to household consumption expenditure  in IndonesiaKeyword: Disposable Income, Deposit Interes rate,Household Expenditure,Education, Economic crisis
PENGARUH KOMPENSASI FINANSIAL DAN PEMBERDAYAAN PEGAWAI TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA PEGAWAI PADA BADAN PERWAKILAN BKKBN PROVINSI SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Desra Melani , Muchtar Bustari , Siwi Menik Kurnia
Published: September 2020

This study aims to determine and prove how much influence Financial Compensation and Employee Empowerment in the BKKBN Agency of West Sumatra Province. This type of research is causative. Population in this research is all employees of BKKBN Agency of West Sumatera Province. While the sampling is taken by using population research with the number of 90 respondents. The sampling technique was conducted based on Population Research. Types of data used in this study are primary and secondary data. Data analysis techniques using multiple regression analysis techniques using SPSS version 15.00. The results of this study indicate that: 1) Financial Compensation and Employee Empowerment have a significant effect on employee job satisfaction. 2) Financial compensation is influential and not significant to employee job satisfaction, 3) Employee Empowerment have a significant effect on employee job satisfaction.Keyword: Financial Compensation, Employee Empowerment, and Job Satisfaction
Pengaruh Lingkungan Keluarga, Teman Sebaya, dan Prestasi Belajar Terhadap Minat Melanjutkan Pendidikan ke Perguruan Tinggi Siswa SMK Negeri Bisnis dan Manajemen Kota Padang
Authors: Cahyati Rena , Muchtar Bustari
Published: September 2020

This research aims to determine the extent of the influence of family environment, peers, and learning achievement on the interest in continuing education to higher education in the XI class of accounting skills competencies in Padang City Vocational School simultaneously and partially. There are two Vocational Schools namely Padang State Vocational High School 2 and Padang State Vocational High School 3. This means that the population in this study was all students of class XI Accounting of Vocational Schools 2 Padang, amounting to 121 people and Vocational Schools 3 Padang totaling 83 people. From a total of 204 populations, the sampling method used was proportional random sampling technique with a total sample of 127 students. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and documentation. For data analysis methods used are descriptive and associative analysis and hypothesis testing using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study showed that there were influences on the family environment, peers, and learning achievement towards the interest in continuing to higher education simultaneously at 24.8%. Partially the family environment influences the interest in continuing to higher education. Whereas peers do not influence the interest in continuing their education to college. Likewise, for learning achievement does not affect the interest in continuing to higher education.Keyword: family environment, peers, learning achievement
Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Alat Peraga Edukatif (APE) Untuk Anak Usia Dini Bagi Kepala Sekolah Dan Guru Taman Kanak-Kanak Berbasis Kewirausahaan di Kecamatan V Koto Kampung Dalam Kabupaten Padang Pariaman
Authors: Mahyuddin Nenny , Sofya Rani Sofya
Published: September 2020

Media is an important thing in supporting learning. Media is an intermediary/introduction of learning messages to children so that there is a common perception given by the teacher and received by the child. Provision of media facilities requires the ability of creative teachers to create learning medium so that the material is distributed or delivered to children. Consider in designing the media not only in terms of children's interests but also the compatibility between the media and the material that will be conveyed so that it can be delivered fundamentally accepted by the child. In fact there are still many teachers who do not yet have the ability of creativity in designing educational learning media in learning in kindergarten. Most teachers only use mediocre and monotonous media so that children are not motivated in learning. This greatly affects the success of children's learning. The teacher's ability to design instructional media greatly influences the outcome of learning. Therefore we need special training for teachers to develop and hone the ability of teacher creativity to design educational learning media that are able to support learning in early childhood. The training is carried out in the form of educational learning media design activities that begin from giving examples of educational media, the teacher tries to design media for all themes, determines the message and information to be conveyed, selects tools and materials from various sources that will be used until the teacher makes the media and how to use the media. The training will hone and invite the teacher to think creatively in creating an educational learning media in children's learning Keyword: educative viewer media, entrepreneur
Pengaruh Corporate Governance Terhadap Struktur Modal Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2014-2017
Authors: Putri Rahmi Aulia , Zulvia Yolandafitri
Published: September 2020

This study aims to examine the effect of corporate governance on the capital structure of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Companies need an optimal capital structure so that there are no problems that will later impact the risk of high corporate bankruptcy. Capital structure will be optimal if there is no agency problem. Agency problems occur because of differences in interests between managers, investors, and creditors. To reduce agency conflict, corporate governance is needed. Institutional ownership and the size of the audit committee are used in this study as part of corporate governance. Debt to equity ratio was used to measure capital structure in this study. The sample used in this study amounted to 76 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sample selection in this study used a purposive sampling method. The type of data used is secondary data obtained from www.idx.co.id. The analytical method used is multiple regression analysis. The results of the study show that institutional ownership has a significant effect on capital structure, while the audit committee has no significant effect on capital structure. Keywords: capital structure, corporate governance, institusional ownership, audit committee
Pengaruh Kemandirian Belajar dan Persepsi Siswa Tentang Metode Mengajar Guru Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas X Pada Mata Pelajaran Administrasi Umum di SMK Negeri 1 Padang Panjang
Authors: Aulia Zikra , Armiati Armiati
Published: September 2020

This research is conducted to find out: (1) the influence of learning independence on student outcome, (2) the influence of students’ perceptions about the method of teaching teachers to learning outcomes, (3) the influence of learning independence and students’ perceptions of teacher teaching methods on student outcomes. This rtype of research is descriptive quantitative research. The population of this study was class students X accounting and financial institutions and online marketing businesses in SMK Negeri 1 Padang Panjang consisting of 125 students, the sample of this study was 96 students. Data is collected by documentation and questionnaire. The questionnaire method was used to collect data on learning independence variables and student perceptions od teacher teaching methods that had been tested for validity and reliability, while the documentation method was used to collect variable data on general administration learning outcomes. The analysis prerequisite test included normality test, heteroscedasticity tes and mulitcollinearity test. Hypothesis testing is done using multiple analysis regression analysis. The results of this study are: (1) there is a positive and significant influence of elarning independence on learning outcomes, (2) there is a positive and significant influence of student perceptions od teacher teaching methods on learning outcomes, (3) there is a positive and significant influence on learning independence and student perceptions of teaching methods teacher on learning outcomes. Based on the result of the study, obtained 23% of the influence of learning independence and students’ perceptions of the teacher’s teaching methods on students learning outcomes Keyword: learninig independence, students’ perceptions of teacher teaching methods, learning outcomes
Pengaruh Dari Pematuhan Tata Tertib Sekolah dan Keikutsertaan Siswa Dalam Ekstrakurikuler Pramuka Terhadap Disiplin Siswa Dalam Belajar Pada Siswa SMA Swasta Akreditasi A di Kota Padang
Authors: Sari Maya , Irianto Agus
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this article was to study the effects of reversal of school rules and student participation in scout extracurricular activities on the learning discipline of high school accreditation A students in the city of Padang. This type of research was associative descriptive. The population in this study were 5340 respondents from Private an Accreditation Private Schools in Padang. The sampling technique was a two-stage cluster random sampling. The data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. The technique in collecting data was the form of a questionnaire. The instrument testing used a validity and reliability test. The data analysis techniques used descriptive analysis. Based on the results of this study it can be concluded that (1) there is an effect of student compliance with school rules with student learning discipline (2) there is no relation between student’s participation in scout on the learning discipline (3) Student participation in scout extracurricular influences compliance with school regulations.Keywords: obedience to school rules, scout extracurricular, learning discipline
PELATIHAN PENCATATAN KEUANGAN DAN PEMASARAN BAGI KELOMPOK MANGROVE INDAH DI BEKASI
Authors: Harnadi Agnes , Wijayanti Sri Hapsari , Hardianto Antonius Widi
Published: September 2020

Di Desa Pantai Bahagia di Kecamatan Muara Gembong, Kabupaten Bekasi banyak ditemukan tanaman mangrove jenis buah pidada yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk berbagai olahan makanan, salah satunya adalah selai buah pidada. Selai ini diproduksi oleh para ibu yang tergabung dalam Kelompok Mangrove Indah. Pengolahan dan pemasarannya masih sangat sederhana. Produksi dan jangkauan penjualannya juga masih terbatas. Selain itu, mereka juga tidak mengetahui seberapa besar keuntungan yang lantaran mereka tidak pernah melakukan pencatatan laba-rugi. Karenanya, mereka perlu diberikan bimbingan dalam pencatatan keuangan dan pemasaran. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah melatih para produsen pangan olahan mangrove mengenai bagaimana membuat pencatatan keuangan dan mempromosikan produk menggunakan media sosial, khususnya Instagram. Pelatihan diadakan pada Juni-September 2018. Metode kegiatan berupa tutorial, diskusi, pemberian tugas, dan praktik langsung. Setelah pelatihan keuangan, mereka mendapatkan tugas membuat pencatatan keuangan sederhana. Pada saat evaluasi kegiatan, para peserta dapat menunjukkan buku catatan keuangan per hari dengan lengkap. Mereka merasakan manfaat dari pencatatan yang telah dilakukan, yaitu bisa mengetahui kondisi keuangan dengan pasti. Untuk evaluasi atas pemasaran melalui Instagram belum memperlihatkan hasil maksimal. Hal ini karena Instagram merupakan hal baru bagi mereka sehingga mereka masih harus mempelajari fitur-fiturnya. Mereka juga harus mulai membiasakan diri melakukan promosi melalui Instagram.
PERWUJUDAN RANCANG BENTUK GEDUNG DENGAN KONSEP HYBRID PADA KANTOR RUKUN WARGA 015 KELURAHAN PLUIT, KECAMATAN PENJARINGAN
Authors: Trisno Rudy , Lianto Fermanto , Rilatupa James
Published: September 2020

Kemajuan teknologi digital menyebabkan manusia bersifat individualisme khususnya golongan menengah ke atas, maka diperlukan suatu wadah untuk warga berkumpul. Universitas Tarumanagara dengan kegiatan di bidang pengabdian pada masyarakat bersedia membantu mewujudkan rancangan bentuk gedung dengan tidak menyimpang dari isu tadi. Pada pembuatan rancangan perlu dipikirkan bagaimana wadah ini menjadi aktif dan bermanfaat bagi warga dan juga pengurus warga. Metode yang digunakan adalah: Pertama, mengumpulkan kebutuhan ruang dari pemangku jabatan, kemudian mengkaji konsep Hybrid dan Symbiosis pada bangunannya; Kedua, konsep ini dapat diaplikasikan pada bangunan yang dirancangan; Ketiga, setelah itu dibuatkan gambar prarencanan dan pelaksanaannya. Temuan dalam penelitian ini adalah mengekspresikan bentuk sesuai dengan konsep hybrid untuk dilaksanakan di lapangan. Sehingga rancangan ini dapat digunakan pada kantor-kantor RW lainnya, khususnya daerah Pluit
PEMBERDAYAAN IBU RUMAH TANGGA DI KELURAHAN CINERE MEMANFAATKAN SAMPAH ANORGANIK MENJADI BARANG KERAJINAN YANG BERNILAI EKONOMI
Authors: Setiyawati Marina Ery , Hardy Fathinah Ranggauni , Permatasari Putri
Published: September 2020

Sampah rumah tangga khususnya sampah anorganik merupakan masalah tersendiri karena sampah jenis inisulit didegradasi. Peran serta ibu rumah tangga dalam mengelola sampah rumah tangga, terutama sampahanorganik, akan sangat bermanfaat bagi lingkungan. Permasalahannya adalah bagaimanakah caramengumpulkan dan mengelola sampah anorganik yang berasal dari aktivitas rumah tangga danbagaimanakah cara memberikan pengetahuan kepada ibu-ibu rumah tangga untuk meminimalisasi limbahanorganik dengan cara memanfaatkannya menjadi barang-barang kerajinan yang bernilai ekonomi. Metodeyang dilakukan adalah dengan mengadakan kegiatan pelatihan dan praktek langsung kepada ibu-ibu rumahtangga di lokasi kegiatan, yaitu di Kelurahan Cinere. Materi pelatihan meliputi seluk-beluk sampahanorganik rumah tangga, serta cara pengelolaan dan pengolahannya menjadi barang kerajinan yang bernilaiekonomi. Jenis sampah yang dimanfaatkan terbatas pada sampah sedotan bekas, karton bekas, dan anekaplastik bekas kemasan. Kegiatan kemitraan masyarakat dilakukan pada Jumat, 14 September 2018 di KantorLurah Kel. Cinere Kec. Cinere Kota Depok. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan metode ceramah dan demonstrasi.Metode ceramah untuk menjelaskan tentang pengolahan sampah anorganik yang akan dijadikan kerajinantangan yang bernilai ekonomi. Hasil kegiatan pelatihan diadakan dapat memberikan bekal keterampilankepada peserta untuk mengelola sampah anorganik, terutama sampah plastik, menjadi barang-barangkerajinan yang mempunyai nilai jual, seperti produk tas daur ulang dari sampah plastik bekas kemasan.
INTERVENSI PSIKOEDUKASI DALAM MENGATASI STIGMA DAN HAMBATAN KOMUNIKASI PADA TEMAN TULI YANG TERGABUNG DALAM GERKATIN KEPEMUDAAN
Authors: Sutrisnadipraj Grace , Shesilia K Nathasya , Putri F Sheila , Yulianto Yessica , Handayani Penny , Sembiring Weny Pandia
Published: September 2020

Semua individu berhak untuk memperoleh kesempatan yang sama dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan. Namun,perolehan hak yang sama tidak selalu terjadi pada individu-individu yang mengalami disabilitas, termasuk individudengan disabilitas tuna rungu atau yang dikenal dengan sebutan “Teman Tuli”. Salah satu organisasi khusus yangdibentuk untuk mewadahi Teman Tuli muda dan anak-anak tuli di Indonesia adalah Gerkatin Kepemudaan (Gerakanuntuk Kesejahteraan Tuli Indonesia). Tujuan dibentuknya Gerkatin Kepemudaan ini adalah agar muda-mudi bisa lebihpercaya diri, mandiri, dan setara dengan orang dengar, serta memperkuat kapasitas anak muda tuli untuk menghasilkanpemimpin, baik untuk masyarakat tuli ataupun masyarakat Indonesia. Pada saat ini, Teman Tuli di Indonesiamenggunakan Bahasa Isyarat Indonesia (BISINDO) untuk berkomunikasi. Bahasa isyarat adalah bahasa yangmenggunakan gerakan tangan, kepala, tubuh dan sebagainya, terutama diciptakan oleh orang tuli dan untuk orang tuli(kadang-kadang untuk pendengar). Namun pada saat ini jumlah Teman Dengar yang dapat memahami BISINDOmasih sangat minim karena kurangnya sosialisasi BISINDO kepada masyarakat luas. Teman Tuli yang jumlahnyaterbilang tidak sedikit ini masih harus menghadapi stigma dari masyarakat luas, dan di saat yang sama juga mengalamikesulitan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari karena kurangnya fasilitas, sarana, dan prasarana yang mendukung. Tujuandilakukannya intervensi untuk mewujudkan masyarakat yang lebih inklusif terhadap Teman Tuli, meminilasir stigmaterhadap Teman Tuli oleh para Teman Dengar yang cenderung negatif, dan membuka aksesbilitas komunikasi denganTeman Tuli melalui Bahasa Isyarat Indonesia (BISINDO).