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Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes and Experience of off-label Drug Prescribing Practice among Physicians in Baghdad City Hospitals
Authors: Shanshal Aysha M. , H. Ataimish Ahmed
Published: December 2019

Abstract

The present study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and experience of off-label prescribing practice among physicians in Baghdad city hospitals. This cross-sectional study was performed through the period from November 1st 2018 to March 2019 at 17 hospitals, a self-administered questionnaire was utilized to collect data from the physicians, and the targeted hospitals were randomly selected at different regions in Baghdad City area. Out of the 400 distributed questionnaires to the physicians, 383 of them were returned completed, 57.2% indicated that they were reasonably familiar with the term “off label drug”, 57.7% mentioned that the most common medical reasons for the prescribing off-label drugs were unavailability of alternatives, 67.6%, 65.5% had concerns regarding its safety and efficacy respectively, 62.7% agreed that the (MOH) authority should provide an incentive to stimulate pharmaceutical companies to perform clinical trials in Iraqi patients, 49.1% believed that clinical trials that recruit volunteers involve ethical issues. Extensive efforts are required to implant programs, regulations and guidelines to control the off-label prescribing practice among the Iraqi healthcare providers who are authorized to prescribe medications at different healthcare settings.
Belief about Medicines among a Sample of Iraqi Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Faiq Mirna K. , J. Kadhim Dheyaa , I. Gorial Faiq
Published: December 2019

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory autoimmune disease of unidentified etiology, associated with articular, extra-articular and systemic manifestation that require long-standing treatment. Taking patient’s beliefs about the prescribed medication in consideration had been shown to be an essential factor that affects adherence of the patient in whom having positive beliefs is an essential for better adherence. The purpose of the current study was to measure beliefs about medicines among a sample of Iraqi patients with Rheumatoid arthritis and to determine possible association between this belief and some patient-certain factors. This study is a cross-sectional study carried out on 250 already diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patients who attended to Baghdad Teaching Hospital/Medical City/Rheumatology department. The mean age of the patients was (50.8 ± 13.1 years). Belief about medicines was measured via the Arabic version of the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire. The majority of the patients (88%) had strong beliefs in the necessity of treatment (specific-necessity score greater than specific-concern). There was a significant direct correlation between age, male gender, number of other chronic disease, disease activity score 28 and clinical disease activity index with specific necessity, and direct correlation between clinical disease activity index with specific concern. Future studies should investigate how interventional approaches addressing these predictors may lead to improve beliefs about medicines among rheumatoid arthritis patients and their impression on disease control.
Assessment of Causality, Severity and Seriousness of Adverse Event Following Immunization in Iraq: A Retrospective Study Based on Iraqi
Authors: K. Abd Ahmad , J. Kadhim Dheyaa , M. Younus Manal
Published: December 2019

Immunization is one of the most cost-effective and successful public health applications. The results of immunization are difficult to see as the incidence of disease occurrence is low while adverse effects following the immunization are noticeable, particularly if the vaccine was given to apparently healthy person. High safety expectations of population regarding the vaccines so they are more prone to hesitancy regarding presence of even small risk of adverse events which may lead to loss of public trust to the vaccination programs.

Vaccine safety monitoring is needed as they now are administered to the general population and also available to special categories such as pregnant women and patients with different diseases whom not subjected to clinical trials as well as incorrect administration rout and presence of rare or delayed onset adverse events make the presence of surveillance system necessary. The aim of the current study was to measure the distribution, percentage, and frequency of adverse reactions related to vaccines administration in Iraq and to assess the causality, severity, seriousness of these adverse reactions. This study is a retrospective descriptive study for surveillance of vaccine safety conducted using Iraqi pharmacovigilance  center database from 2014 till the end of 2018 . 2116 Adverse events were included and outcomes , severity , seriousness , and causality of adverse events were assessed. Majority of adverse events following immunization cases (90.97%) were mild, non serious (94.47%) and recovered (94.23%). Most reports were for general disorders and administration site conditions and the majority were for elevated body temperature and injection site reactions .
Prevalence of UGT1A1*93 and ABCC5 Polymorphisms in Cancer Patients Receiving Irinotecan-Based Chemotherapy at Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf
Authors: Al_talkani Ahmed F. , H. Kathem Sarmed
Published: December 2019

Irinotecan (CPT-11) is a semisynthetic derivative of the antineoplastic agent camptothecin used in a wide range as an anti-cancer agent in many solid tumors because of its cytotoxic effect through the interaction with the topoisomerase I enzyme. The major limiting factors for irinotecan treatment are its association with potentially life-threatening toxicities including neutropenia and acute or delayed-type diarrhea, results from distinct interindividual and interethnic variability due to gene polymorphism.

This is a cross sectional pharmacogentics study was conducted on 25 cancer patients to estimate the prevalence of UGT1A1*93 and ABCC5 allele single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in Iraqi cancer patients treated with irinotecan-based therapy at Middle Euphrates Cancer Center. Four drops of venous blood was drawn for each patient and was applied onto the FTA classic card to perform a genotyping assay for the 2 SNPs. After DNA isolation and purification, real time PCR was performed to detect the SNPs of each gene.

Results of this study showed the prevalence of one allele variant (heterozygous mutation) of UGT1A1*93 was 64% compared to 36% of patients were wild type to this SNP. No patient (0%) could be detected with homozygous polymorphism of the UGT1A1*93. For the ABCC5 polymorphism, results revealed that 32% of patients have one polymorphic allele (heterozygous), while 28% of them have two polymorphic alleles (homozygous mutation). Wild type ABCC5 gene constitutes 40% of patients.   As a conclusion, high prevalence of UGT1A1*93 and ABCC5 polymorphic alleles were detected in patients at Middle Euphrates Cancer Center which may explain the high toxicity features associated with irinotecan therapy.
Physical activity and screen time among children and adolescents in Kazakhstan
Authors: Ng Kwok , Abdrakhmanova Shynar , Adayeva Assel
Published: December 2019

Evidence is lacking that describe the status of physical activity (PA) behaviours among adolescents in Kazakhstan. The aims of the study are to examine the associations between PA and screen time behaviours (STB) among children and young adolescents in Kazakhstan. Data were pooled from the 2015/16 Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) study (N=4932, 49.8% girls, mean (age)=8.77 SD (age) =0.68) and the 2017/18 Health Behaviour in Schoolaged Children (HBSC) study (N=4153, 49.3% girls, Mean(age)=12.93 SD (age)=1.64). Both studies carried out a two-stage cluster sample to determine a national representative sample. Parental reported their children’s PA levels and weekday STB time in the COSI study. In the HBSC study, young adolescents self-reported their PA levels in the past week and the amount of STB hours including TV viewing during weekdays. Data were analysed through DOI: 10.31382/eqol.191202  The number of children and young adolescents who met the PA recommendations reduced among children aged 9y (68.1%), to young adolescents aged 11y (35%), 13y (37%) and 15y (31%). Similarly, there was a reduction in the proportion of adolescents who met the STB recommendations between the ages of 9y (75%), 11y (60%), 13y (53%), and 15y (47%).  Despite some limitations in the methodologies between the COSI and HBSC surveys, and reporting of behaviours, there is a clear pattern that health promoting activities lowers as children transition into young adolescents.
Gotta catch’em all: Ready, set, (pokemon) GO!
Authors: Purda Bjanka , Mačak Draženka
Published: December 2019

Pokemon Go is a virtual reality game that mixes the smart mobile technology with real life exploration. The aim of this research is to investigate whether Pokemon Go app increases the levels of physical activity. Thirty-two healthy subjects were included in this 5-week study (12 males and 20 females, age 18-49) and they were allocated into three groups, experimental group: new trainers (N=10) and control groups: regular trainers (N=11) and nontrainers (N=11). Level of physical activity was assessed using Pedometer – Step Counter Free & Calorie Burner that counts daily walking distance in km and steps. Subjects were instructed to provide screenshots of their km recorded. At each level of measurement groups significantly differed in walking distance (p<0.01). The time did not have significant effect on the walking distance. The interaction effect was significant from fourth level to fifth level of measurement (p<005). LSD test revealed that regular trainers significantly differed from both, new and non-trainers, having the most walked distance. New trainers and non-trainers did not differ in the level physical activity in the first three weeks, but in the fourth- and fifth-week new trainers group significantly increased the levels of physical activity regarding non-trainers group (mean difference +21.688 and +15.688, respectively). In the first two weeks, the new trainers group walked 27km, and after the installation of the games, the increase was more than 10 km. It could be concluded that Pokemon Go app has impact on the levels of physical activity, but some period of time is needed for participants to learn how to play the game and enjoy it. 
Isokinetic performance of shoulder external and internal rotators in judo and karate female elite athletes
Authors: Drapšin Miodrag , Trajković Nebojša , Atanasov Dragan , Radanović Danilo , Imbronjev Milka , Roklicer Roberto , Madić Dejan , Maksimović Nebojša , Raonić Vuk , Trivić Tatjana , Drid Patrik
Published: December 2019

The aim of this study was to determine the isokinetic profile of shoulder internal and external rotators in judo and karate female elite athletes.; Methods: Study sample consisted of senior 13 female karate athletes (21.23 ± 2.83 years) and 13 female judokas (21.00 ± 2.51 years). For testing the isokinetic muscle strength of the external and internal rotation of the shoulder joint, the HUMAN NORM isokinetic dynamometer has been used. Testing the maximum muscle strength of subjects was carried out at an angular speed of 60º / sec and 180 º / sec; Results: Judo female athletes had higher isokinetic peak torque for right and left shoulder internal rotators than karate athletes at 60º/s and 180º/s, with a large effect size, Cohen’s d = 0.89, 1.02, 0.97, 0.95, respectively. Also, large differences were observed between the judo and karate subjects in peak muscle torques of the right shoulder external shoulder rotator muscles of both limbs were greater in judokas than karate athletes. Isokinetic testing should be an integral part of training process in combat sports because in order to decrease the number of injuries and improve performance.
E-sports: Definition and social implications
Authors: Marelić Marko , Vukušić Dino
Published: December 2019

The development of video games can be traced back to the 80s of the last century. The final phase of the gaming industry’s development brought with it another phenomenon — e-sport. “Electronic sport” presupposes playing video games in a competitive setting, with emphasis on increased “institutionalization” of gaming activity through the organization of e-sports teams and official international competitions. In order to define esports, it’s important to note that not every activity of playing video games can be described as e-sport, but every e-sport is essentially playing video games. The interest for the phenomenon of electronic sport has increased over the past several years in all social sciences, including sociology. This paper aims to present several dimensions of the “electronic sport” phenomenon, review the existing research in this field, compare various aspects of e-sports and “traditional” sports, and discuss the formation of new subcultural group gathered around video games. The key task of this paper is to examine the distance between e-sports and “traditional” sport and frame the socio-economic scale of the phenomenon.
Molecular-genetic analysis of diff erent species of lace bugs (Hеteroptera: Tingidae) by RAPD-markers
Authors: Besedinа E. N. , Kil V. I.
Published: December 2019

Studying the genetics of harmful insects populations is of great importance in understanding the migratory processes of species, especially invasive ones, and the fl ow of genes between populations. In this regard, one of the priorities of the genetics of arthropod populations is to assess the genetic similarity of individuals, genetic diversity, and DNApolymorphism. Universal RAPD-primers (OPA07, OPA09 and OPA18) for lace bugs (Tingidae family) have been revealed. In order to study DNA-polymorphism and the genetic diversity of lace bugs using selected primers, a comparative PCR-analysis of four species of bugs of this family (Corythucha arcuata Say, Corythucha ciliata Say, Stephanitis pyri F., Monosteira unicostata Mulsant et Rey) was carried out. It was shown that the species Monosteara unicostata diff ered from the others in the lowest level of DNA polymorphism and genetic diversity. The high values of DNA polymorphism and genetic diversity of the other three species indicate a high migratory ability of these insect species and a signifi cant intraspecifi c gene drift. In the research process, clustering of lace bugs species based on the data obtained using RAPD-markers was carried out in order to determine their genetic relationship. Cluster analysis of the data was performed by the UPGMA-method using the Popgene program. We found out that the genetically closest species were the species of the genus Corythucha, and the most distant from others was the species Monosteira unicostata. It was shown that RAPD-PCR-method can be successfully used in the analysis of interspecifi c diff erences of insects, along with other molecular-genetic methods. The performed studies allowed us to assess the eff ectiveness of the RAPD-primers identifi ed in the work for diff erentiating the species of lace bugs and to obtain information on the genetic relationship of the Tingidae family species. The primers identifi ed in the work are also eff ective for assessing DNA-polymorphism and genetic diversity of insects of the Tingidae family. This method of molecular-genetic diagnosis allows carrying out a more eff ective monitoring of pests of this insect family.
Σχεσισ and ομοουσιοσ in Gregory of Nyssa’s Contra Eunomium: metaphysical contest and gains to trinitarian thought
Authors: Vigorelli Ilaria
Published: December 2019

The development of Trinitarian thought that occurred in Gregory of Nyssa’s Contra Eunomium has led some to think that in his debate with Eunomius Gregory introduced a tritheist mode of thinking (G.C. Stead). In having recourse to the scšsij of the Father and of the Son in his polemic with Eunomius, he actually facilitates a recovery of the sense of ÐmooÚsioj in continuity with the doctrine of the two natures as introduced by Athanasius and Basil in the latter’s initial response to Eunomius. However, this simultaneously marks a difference in the notion of fÚsij, which is at the level of divinity and has repercussions even in created nature. This paper seeks to show the substance of this variation, something that on account of Eunomian heresy has been introduced by Gregory of Nyssa.
Struggling with christology: Apolinarius of Laodicea and st Gregory of Nyssa
Authors: Orton Robin
Published: December 2019

The argument in the 380s between Gregory and Apolinarius, as set out Gregory’s Antirrheticus adversus Apolinarium, can be seen as a significant step in the development of the Church’s Christological teaching. Apolinarius’s no­tion that the eternal Logos took the place of Jesus Christ’s human mind is de­signed to establish the unity of his person, by providing a basis for the ontic con­tinuity between the Second Person of the Trinity and Christ in his two natures. Commendably, he wants to counter any suggestion of separation between the hu­man and divine natures (“two Christs”), which he sees as inevitably leading to an “adoptionist” view of Christ as a “God-filled man”; that would put Christ on the same level as the Old Testament prophets and could not form the basis of an adequate soteriology. Gregory argues convincingly however that Apolinarius’s “enfleshed mind” Christology would mean that Jesus Christ was not fully hu­man and could not therefore save humankind. But in the face of Apolinarius’s challenge he cannot give an adequate account of Christ’s unity during his earthly career. He remains open to Apolinarius’s charge of a “divisive” Christology by in effect postponing the complete unity until after Christ’s glorification, when his divinity overwhelmed his humanity and removed all his human characteristics, in the same way as the water of the sea overwhelms a drop of vinegar dropped into it. On this basis he has, anachronistically but not unreasonably, been accused of taking a Nestorian view of Christ before his glorification and a monophysite one after it. Both Apolinarius’s stress on the unity of Christ and Gregory’s on the no­tion that ‘what is not assumed is not healed’ (Nazianzen’s phrase) were essential elements in what emerged seventy years later in the Chalcedonian definition.
“Sermo eorum sicut cancer serpit”. Chromatius of Aquileia against heresies
Authors: Sajovic Miran
Published: December 2019

Bishop Chromatius (in office from 388 to 407), whose episcopal see was a cosmopolitan trade-center at the north end of the Adriatic Sea with the name of Aquileia, was one of the most prominent bishops in the period. He is acquaint­ed with notable figures such as Ambrosius, Hieronymus, Rufinus, and Ioannes Chrysostomus and forth. Before being created a bishop, he was the secretary of bi­shop Valerianus and in the occasion of Council of Aquileia in 381, he had spoken against Arians. This Council was presided by Ambrosius and with its scale it could almost be considered as an ecumenical one. As shown in some of the Chromatius’ sermons, which are unearthed in the 20th century, he opposed not only to the ideas of Arians but also to the teaching of Fotinus, bishop of Sirmium. Chromatius was a very zealous fighter and he practically succeeded to uproot all heretical ideas in his diocese. The academia usually sees him as an anti-Arian theologian. After the Council of Constantinople (381), the Arian heresy seemed to be abated, but Chromatius said in one of his Tractatus, “Cuius (sc. Arii) discipuli hodieque oues Dei fallere ac decipere conantur per aliquantas ecclesias, sed iamdudum, magistro perfidiae prodito, discipuli latere non possunt”; it is evident that, the followers of Arius could still be found (with the mentioning of “hodie”, i.e. today) in the area of Aquileia, meanwhile one must not neglect the presence of the followers of Fotinus of Sirmium. The first part of my conference paper would be a general presentation of the religious situation in Aquileia at the time where Chromatius served as the local bishop; thus I will proceed with an in-depth reading on several passages of the Aquilerian bishop’s sermons (Sermones and Tractatus), in order to show the impact of the those heresies on his works and to identity his theological arguments against them. Among those teachings, there is the “unconquerable faith (invicta fide)”, which led to the surmounting (suppression) of heresies.
Obraz heretyka w Liber apotheosis Aureliusza Prudencjusza Klemensa
Authors: Pyzik-Turska Małgorzata
Published: December 2019

This article attempts to show the image of heretics in early Christian poetry. There are presented most characteristic speeches Aurelius Prudentius Clemens – Spanish poet from the turn of the fourth and fifth centuries, contained especially in the Liber Apotheosis and concerning the problem of derogation from the orthodox faith. The sources of heresy are widely discussed as well as all specific vocabu­lary, which is mostly negatively marked.
Holy Scripture in the monothelite controversy. The Standpoint of Maximus the Confessor
Authors: Kashchuk Oleksandr
Published: December 2019

The position of Maximus the Confessor concerning the biblical argumentation in the dispute with Monotheletism consists in applying predominantly the literal approach to the interpretation of the New Testament. Since it was a Christological question, the New Testament played a substantial role. However, there are several instances of where Maximus applies allegorical and typological mode of inter­preting the particular passages. Preferring the literal mode of interpretation may signify that Maximus sticking to the letter of the text avoided manipulating the inspired text with many variations in interpretation. Biblical argument is not suf­ficient on its own to be persuasive in theological discussion, therefore it requires additional support and explanation. That is why Scripture is not thought of as the sole authority for Christian faith. It is interpreted by Maximus with taking into account not only the teaching of the Fathers and the Councils but also the philosophical heritage. If the Fathers and Councils can not answer to the current theological question, the interpretation of Scripture should be collated with the teaching of the Holy See.
Does the Great Canon of Andrew of Crete speak about the heresies and their combating? Brief Remarks
Authors: Prelipcean Alexandru
Published: December 2019

It is known that the fundamental work of Andrew of Crete, probably written in the early of the eighth century, is penitential one, indicating continuing human need for repentance. Beyond a systematic exposition of Holy Scripture and its models (negative and positive), the Great Canon calls for deep meditation about life and its transience. Even the Byzantine author herself testifies this fact, saying: “Where shall I begin to lament the deeds of my wretched life? How shall I begin, O Christ, to relieve my present tears? But as Thou art deeply compassionate, grant me forgiveness of sins” (Ode 1, 1). But can we speak in the text of the Great Canon about polemical intentions against heresies? Can we find passages to de­velop the theological opinion against various heresies arisen within the Church over the eight centuries? If so, which ones and what heresy combat? This essay is at stake we want to present it.
Sługa Jahwe w interpretacji św. Hieronima
Authors: Jóźwiak Magdalena
Published: December 2019

In the history of exegesis three general models of the interpretation of the Servant of Yahweh Song can be outlined. The first one is a collective interpretation that considers the Servant to be Israel – the People of God – or its faithful part. The second interpretation was called by the scholars an individual interpretation ac­cording to which the Servant is an individual. The third one is a mixed interpreta­tion. The Servant of Yahweh is a king who represents the nation. In this article we searched for an answer to the question who is the said Servant of Yahweh accor­ding to St. Jerome. Having analysed selected passages of St. Jerome’s commentary on the Servant Song it is not difficult to notice that the author of the Vulgate prefers the model of individual interpretation. More precisely, in his opinion the Servant of Yahweh is Jesus Christ whose suffering has a redeeming virtue.
The Implementation of Product Marketing Strategy of PT. Asuransi Umum Bumi Putera Muda 1967 at Dumai Branch
Authors: Aditiya Variza
Published: December 2019

The purpose of this study was to see the implementation of the marketing strategy of PT. Asuransi Umum Bumi putera Muda 1967 at Dumai Branch. The theory used is according to Lovelock, namely: Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Physical Evidence and Process. This study uses a combined research method that is using descriptive methods with a quantitative approach. Types and sources of data in this study are primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques used were questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistical analysis techniques. One of the sampling techniques used in determining individual samples is purposive random sampling. The results of 97 respondents showed that respondents' attitudes about the Marketing Strategy variable based on the calculation of the total questionnaire score were in the Good category with a score of 7,985 with a percentage of 74.83%. Analysis of respondents' attitudes about Product Marketing Strategy Analysis at PT. Asuransi Umum Bumi putera Muda 1967 at Dumai Branch showed a positive attitude. The factors that influence the Product Marketing Strategy at PT. Asuransi Umum Bumi putera Muda 1967 at Dumai Branch is Lack of utilization of the use of brochures, Lack of socialization in following the expo and the many requirements in matters of claims and Lack of certainty of time in service.
Performance of The Village Goverment in Implementing The Village Information System Program in Sungai Bawang Village
Authors: Sujianto  , Anisa Siti
Published: December 2019

The performance of the Sungai Bawang Village Government in the Village Information System program can be seen from the implementation process. This study focuses on the performance of the Sungai Bawang village government in the Village Information System Program in order to realize the vision and mission of Kuantan Singingi Regency. But the realization in the field that the performance of the Sungai Bawang village government in the Village Information System program did not have a significant impact. In terms of productivity indicators, after the implementation of the Village Information System program the performance of the Sungai Bawang Village Government did not change significantly. Indicators of service quality, the quality of services received by the community before and after the implementation of the Village Information System program have no real impact, because the services provided are still the same, still not based on online information technology. Indicator of responsiveness can be seen that third parties are not committed to the agreed work contract agreement. Responsibility Indicator, the standard used as a reference in implementing the Village Information System program is Kuantan Singingi District Regulations No. 57 of 2017 concerning Village Information Systems and their derivatives namely Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Village Information Systems. Accountability indicators, there is an element of political interest in the Village Information System program. The purpose of this study was to determine the performance of the Sungai Bawang village government in the implementation of the Village Information System program and its inhibiting factors. The research method uses qualitative by emphasizing the concept of performance measurement. The techniques used in collecting data are observation, interviews, documentation, and literature. The results showed that the performance of the Sungai Bawang village government was still not optimal. The inhibiting factor is the non-commitment of the third party in carrying out the responsibility, the Village Information System program is influenced by the political interests of certain groups so that the Village Information System program does not run as contained in Perbup Kuantan Singingi No. 57 of 2017 concerning Village Information Systems.
Leaders Vertical Coordination To Community in The Development Implementation
Authors: Nurpeni  , Fara meriyan sari
Published: December 2019

The village office should intensify its coordination with the community in the implementation of development. The community should not only be involved in carrying out its development activities, but also involved in setting, synchronization, common goal, and common interest
Customer Service Officers’ Ethic at PT. Avia Jaya Indah (Business Partner) PT. CPI In Pekanbaru
Authors: Prihati  , Elly Nielwaty
Published: December 2019

This study aims to determine (1) How Ethics in the Customer Service of PT. Avia Jaya Indah at PT. Chevron Pacific Indonesia, (2) Any obstacles in implementing Ethics in the Customer Service of PT. Avia Jaya Indah at PT. Chevron Pacific Indonesia.

This research method is qualitative research, after the data in the field are collected through observation, interviews and documentation, the data is clarified according to the type of data, then the data is analyzed qualitatively to describe or describe the factors that lead to the Customer Service Ethics of PT Avia Jaya Indah at PT. Chevron Pacific Indonesia in Pekanbaru is not running as it should.

The results of this study indicate that (1) The overall ethics of customer service serving PT. Avia Jaya Indah is good enough and in accordance with the specified indicators, but there are still some shortcomings, such as still often found CSI employees have not used greeting generously, still often found employees who are dressed in uniform and harmonious and there are still employees who are less professional in responding to work due to lack of information and understanding of Customer Service on going work in the field. (2) Obstacles that occur in implementing service ethics at PT. Avia Jaya indah is that there is still lack of professionalism in communication with customers, no follow-up regarding follow-up of requests to the customer concerned, lack of Customer Service knowledge about work in progress in the field and lack of daily evaluations of supervisior work results of customer service employees
Training, Working Motivation and Performance of Non-Permanent Workers-Auxiliary Staff of Agricultural Extension Workers (THL-TBPP)
Authors: Rinofi  , Asmawi  , Zul Irfan
Published: December 2019

This study aimed to analyze the effect of training and working motivation on performance of the non-permanent workers-auxiliary staff of agricultural extension workers (THL-TBPP) in West Sumatra.  The research method used was a survey approach with quantitative methods and the techniques of data analysis used were descriptive and inductive analysis. The research results indicate that the extension management training of THL-TBPP on training material, facilitators, and training organizing aspects have been conducted very well. The extension workers’ motivation of THL-TBPP regarding the needs of achievement and affiliation was very high, whilst the motivation over the authority was medium-worth. The performance of THL-BPP extension workers from the counselling preparation, implementation, counselling to the evaluation and reporting was very high in which the extension workers of THL-BPP carried out all the duty very well. The training had a significant level of 0.000 < 0.05 so that it fulfilled the condition to be the supporting variable of extension workers performance. It means that if the performance of THL-TBPP extension workers in West Sumatera increases, then it is caused by one of the training done. The agricultural extension management training has given a positive impact on the improvement of THL-TBPP extension workers performance in West Sumatera. The motivation had a significance level of 0.004 < 0.05 so that it has fulfilled the condition to be the supporting variable of extension workers performance as well. The high motivation for extension workers will increase the performance of THL-TBPP extension workers in West Sumatera
Russian studies in atmospheric sciences and meteorology in 2015–2018
Authors: Mokhov I. I.
Published: December 2019

Russian studies in atmospheric sciences and meteorology in 20152018
Anthropogenic meso-meteorological feedbacks: a review of recent research
Authors: Ginzburg A. S. , Demchenko P. F.
Published: December 2019

The anthropogenic impact on the Earths climate system is currently one of the main factors determining climate change on all spatial scales, from local to global. A lot of scientific research is devoted to the direct and indirect influence of various types of human activity on the state of the Earths climate system. Using different climate models, feedbacks that enhance or weaken anthropogenic effects in the process of global warming have been studied in enough detail. Developed in recent years regional models of climatic and meteorological processes are allowing to describe in detail the climate features in urban agglomerations and the role of feedback in the development of mesoscale atmospheric processes. This review is devoted to the description and analysis of mesoscale feedbacks in the climate system, including the energy consumption of an urban economy that depends on climatic and weather conditions, and the role of these feedbacks in the formation and dynamics of urban climate and the needs of the urban economy in energy supply.
Space experiment "Convergence": retrieving of atmospheric water vapor profile using of artificial neural networks
Authors: Pashinov E. V.
Published: December 2019

The paper is carried out to the investigation of the possibility of retrieving absolute humidity profile of the atmosphere using an artificial neural network based on the modeling of radiometric data of the passive microwave complex MIRS, which is part of the scientific equipment of the space experiment "Convergence". The main approaches to the construction of artificial neural networks are considered. The process of modeling MIRSs radiometric data are described. Selection of optimal characteristics of the neural network is carried out. Necessity of the information about atmospheric temperature profile for the best accuracy in solving the inverse problem are shown. The advantages of using differential channels in the 22 GHz absorption band for the humidity profile retrieving are proved. The expected errors of the atmospheric humidity profile retrieving during the Convergence experiment at altitudes from 0 to 10 km are given.
Pattern recognition of forest canopy using the airborne hyperspectral data and multi-bands high spatial resolution satellite sensor worldview-2 data. A results comparison and accuracy estimation
Authors: Kozoderov V. V. , Egorov V. D.
Published: December 2019

Pattern recognition of forest surface from remote sensing data: using the airborne hyperspectral data and using multi-bands high spatial resolution satellite sensor WorldView‑2 data are investigated. The early proposed method and standard QDA method for calculations were used. A comparison of calculations results were conducted. A recognition calculation accuracy range for airborne and satellite remote sensing data for three forest surface fragments for different created data bases for recognition system has been assessed. Some opportunities of automatic data preparing of created system were displayed. Some special features of pattern recognition of forest surfaces from hyperspectral airborne data and from multi-bands high spatial resolution satellite data were discussed.
Geography of braided rivers within the territory of Russia
Authors: Chalov R. S. , Chalova E. R.
Published: December 2019

The paper represents the geographical analysis of braided river channels development and distribution for the first time in Russian Scientific Literature. On asmall-scale map of Russia we display the distribution of braided channels on small and middle mountain, semi-mountain and plain rivers, in free and limited conditions of channel changes development (on rivers with wide floodplain and incised channel), which are determined by geologic-geomorphologic structure of the territory. On the large and largest rivers we distinguish braided reaches of different morphological types according to the MSU classification (single, conjugated, one-sided and alternate one-sided, sub-parallel branches, etc) and also bifurcations as aconsequence of meander cut-off which complicate the morphology of straight and meandering channels. Separately we display bifurcations on the other structural levels of channel processes development point mid-channel bifurcations on mountain reaches of large rivers, split channels and deltaic braided reaches. The causes of different types of braided channels development in different natural conditions are described.
Explosive processes in the permafrost zone as a new type of geocryological hazard
Authors: Khimenkov А. N. , Sergeev D. O. , Vlasov A. N. , Volkov-Bogorodskii D. B.
Published: December 2019

The natural and human-induced explosive processes in the permafrost area were studied. A new approach is proposed to the theory of formation of gas emission funnels. It is based on the mechanism of migration of gas fluids from the gas hydrates dissociation zone to the overlying permafrost. The dissociation zone is formed in the areas of local heating due to the heat input from above. The preparation stages of the explosive process that formed the Yamal crater are shown. The preparation phases of natural explosive processes have been identified and characterized. Different scenarios are considered for the preparation of natural explosive processes in the cryolithozone. The main conclusions of the conducted research are the following: the explosions of hydrolaccoliths and the formation of gas emission funnels belong to one group of processes, i.e., physical explosions of natural origin; preparation of explosive processes in the permafrost goes through several stages; the migration of gas fluids plays an important role in the preparation of natural explosions in the permafrost. With the ongoing economic development of the Arctic, thermal effects on permafrost increase, and so does the hazard of explosive processes for engineering structures. However, this group of processes is not taken into account when choosing design solutions and predicting the interaction of an engineering structure with permafrost soils; moreover, these processes are even not included in the group of hazardous geological processes.
About geoecological situation in the Selenga river basin (Western Transbaikalia) in the Palaeolithic
Authors: Kalmykov N. P. , Budaev R. Ts.
Published: December 2019

The data are presented on the time of the first appearance of prehistoric humans in the Selenga River Basin, where human interaction with the natural environment took place during the cooling period, with its maximum registered in the end of the Pleistocene. It is shown that the changes in the relief were controlled by the activity of tectonic phases, one of which having caused the uprising of the Baikal Depression shoulders and the lowering of its bottom to the current depth. It has been noted that denudation and accumulation contributed to the formation of foothills and river terraces, inhabited by Palaeolithic humans. Stepwise climatic changes being non-antagonistic to the surrounding environment favoured the preservation of many species of the Pleistocene mammals, which nowadays compose the current teriofauna. The extinction of key mammals (Mammuthus, Coelodonta) is not attributed to the ancient human activities. The presented research results allow considering ancient humans being an integral component of geosystems, which influenced them indirectly by impacts though of a small force but long-acting and destabilizing their balance, i.e., extension of settlements and ancient residential landscapes.
ISOLASI DAN IDENTIFIKASI JAMUR ENDOFIT PADA UMBI TALAS (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schoot)
Authors: Sulistiyono Fitria Dewi , Mahyuni Siti
Published: December 2019

Isolation and Identification of Endofit Fungus in Taro Tubers (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schoot)Endophytic fungi are fungi the living and associated in plant tissue. Association the endophytic and host are mutualism. The ability of endophytic producing a secondary compound is an opportunity to be developed. The aims of this research is isolate and identify the types of endophytic fungi in tubers of taro. The methode used microscopis and macroscopis idetify. The result types of endophytic fungi in tubers of taro are Aspergillus, Sclerotium, Fusarium, Mucor and Rhizopus.Keyword: Taro, Idetify, Endophytic fungiABSTRAKMikroorganisme endofitik adalah mikroorganisme yang hidup dan berasosiasi di dalam jaringan tanaman inang. Asosiasi yang terjadi umumnya bersifat mutualisme. Kemampuan mikroorganisme endofitik memproduksi senyawa metabolit sekunder sesuai dengan tanaman inangnya merupakan peluang yang sangat baik. Pemanfaatan mikroorganisme endofit diharapkan dapat melestarikan tanaman inangnya yang membutuhkan waktu untuk tumbuh dan berkembang.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengisolasi dan mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis jamur endofit yang terdapat pada umbi talas. Metode yang digunakan adalah identifikasi secara mikroskopis dan makroskopis. Hasil identifikasi dengan pengamatan secara makroskopis dan mikroskopis diperoleh genus Aspergillus, , Sclerotium, Fusarium, Mucor, dan Rhizopus.Kata kunci : Talas, Identifikasi, Kapang endofit
Korelasi Antara Kompetensi Profesional dan Multikultural Konselor Sekolah
Authors: Haryadi Rudi , Sanjaya Sanjaya
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengonfirmasi hubungan antara kompetensi profesional dengan kompetensi multikultural konselor sekolah. Peneliti mengumpulkan data dari 162 konselor sekolah di Kota Banjarmasin baik yang bekerja pada jenjang sekolah menengah pertama, maupun sekolah menengah atas/kejuruan dengan menggunakan skala kompetensi profesional (α= 0,805) dan multikultural (α= 0,889) berjumlah 45-butir. Hasil penelitian mengemukakan bahwa terdapat korelasi yang positif dan signifikan antara kompetensi professional dengan multikultural konselor sekolah di Kota Banjarmasin (r = 0.516; p<0.01). Selain itu ditemukan bahwa 3 aspek dalam kompetensi profesional juga memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan 2 buah aspek yang menjadi domain pada kompetensi multikultural konselor sekolah. Penelitian ini menyarankan kepada peneliti selanjutnya untuk mengecek kembali hubungan antara kompetensi profesional dengan kompetensi multikultural dengan cakupan dan jumlah populasi yang lebih luas untuk memperoleh gambaran yang lebih komprehensif mengenai hubungan antara kedua variabel tersebut.
Pengaruh Pelatihan Berbasis Teori Vygotsky Terhadap Kompetensi Guru Sebagai Pembimbing Di Taman Kanak-Kanak
Authors: Sartika Nurul Aisyah , Afiati Evi
Published: December 2019

Melalui pelatihan berbasis teori Vygotsky guru diharapkan mampu memberikan scaffolding dalam zona perkembangan proksimal pada pembelajaran anak, dan menguasai pembelajaran berbasis bimbingan di kelas dalam setting bermain peran sesuai dengan karakteristik dan perkembangan belajar anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah quasi experiment. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan berbasis teori Vygotsky memberikan pengaruh signifikan terhadap kompetensi guru sebagai pembimbing di TK dibuktikan pada hasil uji t dengan nilai signifikansi lebih kecil dari taraf 5% (0,006<0,05) dan koefisien determinasi (R2) yang diperoleh sebesar 87,2%. Kompetensi guru sebagai pembimbing di TK meningkat dengan skor kompetensi pedagogik sebesar 87,5 kategori baik, kepribadian 87,9 kategori baik, sosial 50 kategori cukup baik, dan profesional dengan skor 97,2 kategori sangat baik.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Prezi untuk Menumbuhkan Karakter Rasa Ingin Tahu
Authors: Solehudin Tohir , Triwoelandari Retno , Kosim Ahmad Mulyadi
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) mengetahui kelayakan media pembelajaran interaktif prezi pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) dan 2) mengetahui efektivitas media pembelajaran interaktif prezi pada pembelajaran PAI di kelas 8 SMP untuk menumbuhkan karakter rasa ingin tahu siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Reasearch and Development (R&D). Instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar observasi dan angketPada tahap pengembangan, hasil penelitian menunjukan angka ahli materi 82.89%, ahli media 79.42%, dan ahli bahasa 76.39%. Pada tahap pengujian, uji coba terbatas menunjukan angka 81.61%. Hasil akhir pengujian, uji validasi menunjukan sig. 0.00 < 0.05 dengan perbedaan hasil kelas eksperimen 39.58 dan kelas kontrol 24.87 dengan perbedaan hasil sebesar 14.71. Dengan demikian, pengembangan media pembelajaran interaktif Prezi sebagai  media ajar PAI layak digunakan untuk menumbuhkan karakter rasa ingin tahu siswa.
Kerukunan Umat Beragama di Kampung Sawah Kecamatan Pondok Melati Kota Bekasi
Authors: Noorbani Muhammad Agus
Published: December 2019

This article tries to explain statement of Ashutosh Varshney that says communal violence is a rural phenomenon and if violence does occur it will be concentrated locally. There are areas that have high rate of violence but there are other areas with low rate of violence and even devoid of communal violence and conflicts. Using qualitative case study design, this research tries to know the social  mechanism that creates peace in the inter religion relation in Kampung Sawah to be well-maintained. This research especially aims to know the challenges faced by the people of  Kampung Sawah in keeping peaceful condition in inter-religion relation. This research finds that peace among inter-religion relation in Kampung sawah has been maintained  up to the present is the result of activities which have been conducted since a long time ago, even since Kampung Sawah area was first built. The role of kinship ties, society and religious figures and the social capital existing in Kampung Sawah secara berkelindan makes Kampung Sawah able to maintain peaceful condition up to the present. The challenges facing the people of Kampung Sawah in maintaining peace among religious communities at the moment at least encompasses two things; the  fast flow of information through social media and the high rate of population growth of migrants who are boxed in exclusive housing blocks.