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JOB SATISFACTION & JOB ENVIRONMENT : PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP INTENTION TURNOVER DI SEMARANG MEDICAL CENTER TELOGOREJO
Authors: Wicaksono Gerardus Cahyu Adhi , Wardoyo Paulus
Published: December 2018

Tujuan studi ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh job satisfaction, job environment terhadap turnover intention dengan menggunakan internal motivation sebagai variable intervening. Studi ini dilatarbelakangi adanya perbedaan hasil penelitian atas pengaruh job satisfaction terhadap turnover intention. Unit   penelitian adalah para perawat di SMC Telogorejo dengan menggunakan responden sebanyak 120 orang yang dipilih dengan memakai teknik purposive sampling.

Hasil studi menujukkan bahwa job satisfaction dan job environment berpengaruh terhadap turnover intention, namun demikian studi ini gagal membuktikan peran internal motivation sebagai variable intervening

The purpose of the study is to analyze the influence of job satisfaction, job environment to turnover intention by using internal motivation as intervening variable. This study is based on differences in research on the influence of job satisfaction on turnover intention. The research unit is the nurses SMC Telogorejo, using the respondents as many as 120 people selected by using purposive sampling technique.

The results showed that job satisfaction and job environment had an effect on turnover intention,  however, this  study failed to prove the role of internal motivation as intervening variable
DETERMINAN KEPUTUSAN TRANSFER PRICING (STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI TAHUN 2011 S.D. 2014 )
Authors: Shodiq Ja  far , Widjajanti Kesi , Rusdianti Endang
Published: December 2018

Fenomena globalisasi telah mendorong banyak perubahan pada perusahaan Perusahaan tidak membatasi kegiatan operasinya hanya di negeri sendiri dan menjadi Perusahaan Multinasional.  Perusahaan multinasional seringkali menjalankan praktek transfer pricing. Transfer pricing merupakan kebijakan perusahaan dalam menentukan harga transfer suatu transaksi baik itu barang, jasa, harta tak berwujud, atau pun transaksi keuangan yang dilakukan oleh perusahaan. Transfer pricing   bisa dilakukan antardivisi dalam satu perusahaan bisa juga antara dua atau lebih perusahaan yang mempunyai hubungan istimewa (berafiliasi). Praktek transfer pricing dulunya dilakukan perusahaan untuk menilai kinerja antar anggota atau divisi perusahaan. Seiring dengan perkembangan   zaman praktek transfer pricing sering dipakai untuk memaksimalkan laba dan manajemen pajak

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 1) Pajak berpengaruh terhadap keputusan transfer pricing  2) Struktur kepemilikan berpengaruh  terhadap keputusan transfer pricing 3) Leverage berpengaruh tetapi tidak signifikan terhadap keputusan transfer pricing. Kemudian, Leverage tidak berfungsi sebagai intervening bagi   pajak dan struktur kepemilikan. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Pajak yang di proksikan dengan Corporate Tax Rate (CTR) terbukti berkaitan erat dengan keputusan hutang jangka pendek perusahaan, demikian juga dengan struktur kepemilikan yang diproksikan dengan kepemilikan institusional berkaitan erat dengan kebijakan hutang perusahaan, dan   keputusan transfer pricing melalui penjualan yang berkaitan erat dengan Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) yang mencerminkan keberlangsungan usaha perusahaan (going concern).
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI HARGA SAHAM DENGAN NILAI PERUSAHAAN SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING
Authors: Nirmolo Danarji , Widjajanti Kesi
Published: December 2018

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh dari variabel debt to equity ratio (DER), dividend payout ratio (DPR), earning per share (EPS) terhadap nilai perusahaan (PBV) dan pengaruh DER, DPR, EPS, dan PBV terhadap harga saham pada perusahaan yang tercatat dalam indeks LQ45 di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2014 -2017. Penelitian menggunakan metode purposive sampling untuk pengambilan sampel. Data diperoleh berdasarkan data laporan keuangan perusahaan dan laporan statistik tahunan yang berasal dari www.idx.co.id, diperoleh jumlah sampel sebanyak 30 perusahaan. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi data panel. Berdasarkan uji statistik F menunjukkan bahwa kedua model memenuhi kriteria fit karena memiliki nilai signifikansi yang kurang dari Î± 0,05. Sedangkan berdasarkan uji statistik t menunjukkan bahwa debt to equity ratio berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan karena memiliki nilai signifikansi kurang dari Î± 0,05. Sedangkan variabel dividend payout ratio dan earning per share tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Variabel debt to equity ratio tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap harga saham, sedangkan dividend payout ratio berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham. Earning per share dan nilai perusahaan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham.  

  

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of the variables debt to equity ratio (DER), dividend payout ratio (DPR), and earning per share (EPS) toward firm value (PBV) and the influence of DER, DPR, EPS, and PBV toward price stock on   companies listed in the LQ45 index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2014 - 2017. Research using purposive sampling method for taking samples. Data obtained from company financial reports and yearly statistic reports of Indonesia Stock Exchange listed at IDX (www.idx.co.id), obtained 30 samples of firms. Analysis technique used is panel data regression analysis. Based on the test statistic F indicates that both of the model is fit because has a significance value less than 0,05 of Î±. Meanwhile, based on statistical t test showed that debt to equity ratio has positive and significant impact on firm value because it has a significance value less than 0,05 of Î± although dividend payout ratio and earning per share don t have significant impact on firm value. Meanwhile, debt to equity ratio doesn t have significant impact on stock price but dividend payout ratio has negative and significant impact on stock price. Earning per share and firm value have positive and significant impact on stock pric
UPAYA PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI : DAMPAK PELATIHAN BERSUBSIDI SERTA PERAN INSTRUKTUR
Authors: Eldyani Putri , Wardoyo Paulus
Published: December 2018

Studi ini membahas tentang peran pelatihan bersubsidi serta peran instruktur   bagi peningkatan kompetensi beserta dampaknya terhadap peningkatan kompetensi tenaga kerja. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta pelatihan yang diselenggarakan oleh BBPLK Semarang, sedangkan jumlah responden 134 orang. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah   puprosive sampling. Data yang terkumpul selanjutnya diolah dengan menggunakan Smart PLS 2. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa peran instruktur sangat berpengaruh dalam memotivasi peserta pelatihan yang sekaligus menjadi penentu dalam meningkatkan kompetensi pelatihan.

  
This study discusses the role of subsidized training and the role of instructors in improving competence. The population in this study was all training participants held in BBPLK Semarang, while the number of respondents was 134 people. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The collected data is then processed using Smart PLS 2. The results of the study concluded that the role of the instructor was very influential in motivating the training participants as well as being a determinant in improving training competencies.
ANALISA PENGARUH PENGEMBANGAN KARIR DAN MOTIVASI EKSTRINSIK, MOTIVASI INTRINSIK TERHADAP KINERJA SDM DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING
Authors: Muni Ahmad , Nurhayati Tatiek , Widhiastuti Hardani
Published: December 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengembangan karir, motivasi ektrinsik, dan motivasi intrinsik terhadap kinerja SDM dengan kepuasan kerja sebagai variabel intervening.

Responden yang digunakan adalah 60 karyawan pada Kantor Jasa Penilai Publik Nirboyo Adiputro, Dewi Apriyanti & Rekan. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan Teknik Analisis Regresi Berganda, uji-t, dan analisis jalur.

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa (1) Pengembangan karir mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja karyawan KJPP NDR (2) Motivasi ektrinsik mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja karyawan KJPP NDR (3) Motivasi intrinsik mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja karyawan KJPP NDR  (4) pengembangan karir mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan KJPP NDR (5) motivasi eksrinsik mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan KJPP NDR (6) motivasi intrinsik mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan KJPP NDR (7) kepuasan kerja mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan KJPP NDR

  
This study aims to determine the effect of career development, motivation extrinsic and intrinsic motivation on the performance and job satisfaction as an intervening variable.The respondents used were 60 employees at the Public Appraisal Services Office "Nirboyo Adiputro, Dewi Apriyanti & Partners. Research data was collected using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using Multiple Regression Analysis Techniques, t-test, and path analysis.
Based on the results of the study it is known that (1) Career development affects the job satisfaction of KJPP NDR employees (2) Extrinsic motivation influences job satisfaction of KJPP NDR employees (3) Intrinsic motivation affects KJPP NDR employee job satisfaction (4) career development affects the performance of KJPP NDR employees   (5) extrinsic motivation affects the performance of KJPP NDR employees (6) intrinsic motivation affects the performance of KJPP NDR employees (7) job satisfaction affects the performance of KJPP NDR employees .
Sikap terhadap Perilaku Seksual Berisiko pada Siswa Etnik Jawa
Authors: Widiharto Argo , Rakhmawati Dini
Published: December 2018

Adolescence is a period of high risk associated risky sexual behavior. It is quite reasonable because in adolescence began to emerge a strong sex drive due to hormonal changes. Risky sexual behavior is influenced by the attitude. Attitudes toward sexual behavior in adolescents is influenced by several factors including biological, psychological and social or shortened to biopsychosocial. Results of studies with sample sizes of 90, mention of sexual behavior that have been committed by teenagers there are 1.11% of students have agreed attitudes towards risky sexual behavior with 1.11% of students agreed the details of the activity of kissing, amounting to 1.11% of students agreed to the activity of necking and 2.22% of students agreed to the importance of a healthy activity, and no one who had agreed to the activity of intercourse. The small percentage of teen attitudes toward sexual behavior are at risk due to the Javanese culture that is still taboo sexual conversation. Javanese in discussing the sexual use of symbols as smoothing.

 
Konseling Individu untuk Meningkatkan Konsep Diri Siswa Penyandang Tunarungu
Authors: Adicita Rizal
Published: December 2018

This study aims to produce and determine the effectiveness of individual rehabilitation counseling service models to develop the self-concept of deaf students. The self concept of deafblower students is proven to be low after a pretest. A low self-concept will lead to deaf students experiencing stress. The hypothesis proposed by the researcher is that there is an effectiveness of individual rehabilitation counseling models to develop self-concept of deaf students. This research method uses research and development approaches. Individual rehabilitation counseling to develop the self-concept of deaf students was given to 8 students as the research subjects selected by purposive sampling in Semarang Regency SLB. The results showed that the individual rehabilitation counseling model effectively developed the self-concept of deaf students. This is indicated by changes in the level of self-concept before being given treatment (pre-test) and after being given treatment (post-test) there was an increase in the initial evaluation score of 862 points to 966 points or an increase of 134 points, so the hypothesis in this study was accepted.

 
Komitmen Organisasi pada Pemain Wayang Orang yang Berstatus Aparatur Sipil Negara
Authors: Salsabilla Seilla Arummaysha , Priyatama Aditya , Astriana Selly
Published: December 2018

Wayang orang merupakan identitas Budaya Indonesia yang memerlukan strategi agar dapat terus hadir di masyarakat. Salah satu upaya yang dilakukan Dinas Kebudayaan  Surakarta adalah mengangkat pemain wayang orang menjadi Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN). Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan antara job security dan self perceived employability dengan komitmen organisasi pada pemain wayang orang di Sriwedari Surakarta dengan sampel berjumlah 71 responden. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan skala komitmen organisasi (α) 0,850, skala job security (α) 0,927, dan skala self perceived employability (α) 0,887. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hubungan yang signifikan antara job security dan self perceived employability dengan komitmen organisasi (FChange = 41,772 > FTabel = 3,13; p=0,000<0,05). Job security dan self perceived employability bersama-sama memberikan sumbangan sebesar 55,1% terhadap komitmen organisasi. Uji parsial penelitian menunjukkan hubungan yang signifikan antara job security dan komitmen organisasi (p=0,000<0,05) dan tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara self perceived employability dengan komitmen organisasi (p=0,813>0,05).
Peningkatan Atensi pada Anak ADHD dengan Teknik Self Instruction
Authors: Prabawat Fransisca Anindya Mariesta , Ditasari Niken Nurmei
Published: December 2018

The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of self instruction method on attention improvement. Hypothesis of this study is self instruction method can increase attention of ADHD children.the subjects in this study are children which have been diagnosed with ADHD withage of  12 years old. Three behavior are observed, they are keep attention to the teacher, follow the teacher expression, and do the task until done according to teacher asking without leaving the chair.  ABA design was used as study’s design. Statistical analysis in the study was done using t-test method. Based on statistical result it was found that to t0 (5,143) >ttab(2, 145) which can be concluded that treatment with self instruction method was significantly increase the attention of ADHD children.
Prinsip Kepemimpinan Character of A Leader pada Era Generasi Milenial
Authors: Ambarwati Amiroh , Raharjo Susilo Teguh
Published: December 2018

Tujuan dari penulisan karya ilmiah ini adalah mengetahui prinsip kepemimpinan Character of A Leader yang sesuai untuk generasi milenial. Generasi millenial dewasa ini tidak hanya unggul dalam bidang teknologi dan ilmu pengetahuan, kaum muda ini kini mulai menjadi trendsetter dalam bidang social, politik, budaya dan ekonomi. Di era globalisasi, tidak bisa dipungkiri bahwa seiring berkembangnya teknologi yang berbasis digital application, para generasi millennial rentan akan dampak negatif yang ditimbulkan oleh media sosial, namun di lain sisi, generasi muda ini juga memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kemajuan bangsa sehingga dibutuhkan karakter pemimpin yang sesuai untuk memimpin generasi milenial. Metode yang digunakan dalama penulisan karya ilmiah yaitu studi literatur melalui buku, jurnal, dan berita cetak/online. Karya ilmiah ini memberikan gambaran bagaimana karakter pemimpin yang cocok untuk generasi milenial. Berdasarkan studi literature karakter yang harus dimiliki pemimpin milenal 1) Mampu menjadi teladan yang baik, 2) Memiliki rasa tanggung jawab 3) Berani mengambil  dan bersedia menerima resiko 4) Mempunyai sense of belonging dari para bawahan dan sense of participation 5) Menciptakan kerjasama yang baik di kalangan anggota merupakan karakter
Aspectos físicos del agua de mar entre las islas de Providencia y Cayo Bajo Nuevo durante la época de lluvias de 2016
Authors: Monroy Silvera Julio , Zambrano Andrés Mauricio
Published: December 2018

Son presentados los parámetros físicos más relevantes del agua de mar en un área del Archipiélago de San Andrés y Providencia, entre la isla de Providencia y la isla Cayo Bajo Nuevo, Colombia. Se llevaron a cabo siete estaciones oceanográficas entre el 19 y 21 de septiembre de 2016, recolectando información de CTD hasta una profundidad máxima de 1000 metros. Con esta información se obtuvieron los perfiles de temperatura, salinidad y densidad, así como la distribución vertical de las mismas variables a lo largo de todo el transecto. Se realizó una descripción general de estos parámetros, identificando unos altos valores de salinidad superiores a 37 en todas las estaciones hasta un máximo de 37.11, para la masa de agua subsuperficial subtropical del Atlántico Norte (NASTU) a 150 metros de profundidad aproximadamente y un valor de salinidad elevado para el mar Caribe Occidental que aparentemente se ha mantenido en la última década.
Thoughts on the Promotion and Application of Green Buildings in the Ecological Environment of Colleges and Universities
Authors: Wei Deng
Published: December 2018

With the establishment of environmental protection system, protecting the ecological environment and reducing the use of energy consumption have become the mainstream idea in the development structure of green buildings. In the university construction projects, we must also uphold the principle of improving the ecosystem of colleges and universities, and strengthen the level of energy conservation and consumption reduction, to achieve a win-win situation in ecological civilization and university building management. This paper analyzes the value of green building in the ecological environment of colleges and universities and discusses the specific application and application path, for reference only.
Practical Teaching Reforms of Engineering Management Major for Applied Talents
Authors: Jianxin Liu , Chunyao Deng , Xuedong Wang , Zhiwen Guan
Published: December 2018

Abstract: This paper is an overview of the practical teaching system of engineering management, applied training direction, and the current situation of practical teaching practice in engineering management. This paper mainly discusses the new ideas of practical teaching reforms in engineering management courses, and it is hoped that the contents in this paper can provide some help in improving practical teaching of engineering management teachers.
IMPLANTATION OF THE INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE CATHETER: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Authors: Rezer Fabiana , Guimarães Hélio Penna , Guerra Grazia Maria
Published: December 2018

Objective: to describe scientific evidence on the implementation and control of the device for measuring invasive blood pressure (IBP). Methods: integrative review of the literature, based on Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), PubMed, through the Descriptors in Health Sciences (DeCS) and the Medical Subject Headings (MesH): hemodynamic; monitoring; blood pressure; invasive. Articles were selected in English, Portuguese and Spanish, published between 2009 and 2018. The search resulted in a sample of 10 articles. Results: The articles were analyzed and presented in 4 thematic groups according to the information they provided regarding the puncture of the IBP catheter, being: 1- Indications for IBP catheter puncture; 2 -Contraindications and complications resulting from the use of the IBP catheter; 3 -Most indicated puncture sites; 4- Implementation and maintenance of IBP catheter. Conclusion: Further research may contribute to patient care with an IAP device, as well as assisting physicians and nurses in patient care, reducing the risks and potential adverse events of the IAP.
FEATURES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
Authors: Sedykh E. P.
Published: December 2018

Introduction:management of educational systems is currently focused on optimizing activities - new solutions are needed to intensify the basic processes of an educational organization, new requirements for saving all types of resources are highlighted, new approaches to personnel management and making strategic decisions on the development of an educational organization are identified. Of great interest at the present time is the project approach to the management of the educational system: being focused on a rapidly changing environment and constant limited resources, it most accurately meets the realities of today's educational environment and provides opportunities for the innovative development of an educational organization.

Materials and methods:the article explores the features of project management of the educational system. The paper reveals various approaches to management, analyzes the characteristic features of the management of the educational system, identifies patterns and principles of project management. Analyzing the project management of the educational system, the leading schools of project management in business and education, the author highlights the features of project management, which make it possible to consider it more effective than others, describes the practical results of the implementation of the project approach in university management.

Results:the work demonstrates the effects of introducing a project approach to the management of the educational system, shows how project management allows to solve the tasks of development of an educational organization, accumulate efforts to solve complex issues of activity, combine human and material resources for various purposes.

Discussion and Conclusions:project management is a promising way of developing the educational system, allowing to solve complex tasks, build parallel processes and form forward-looking solutions in the context of global educational competition and high uncertainty in the educational environment.
Penerapan Metode Jajah Alam Sekitar pada Pembelajaran Fisika Materi Fluida dalam Upaya Meningkatan Aktivitas Belajar Peserta Didik di SMA Negeri 2 Ungaran
Authors: Indihartati Sri
Published: December 2018

The background of this reseacrh is that almost all the senior High shool student tuhnk that Physics is difficult subject, so the students don’t enjoy theaching leraning procesi in class. To solve the problem, the writer aplied “ Jelajah Alam Sekitar” method optimally. The purpose of this research is to apply “JAS” method in Fluida matery to know how it can improve to the student’s activities in teaching learning process in class. It is in Action Reserach which two cycles. The location is in SMA Negeri 2 Ungaran and the subject is the students of XI IPA6 grade 2016/2017. The writer get the data from the observatio sheet, discussion sheet and kognitif score. The improvment of the students activities can be seen at grafic of cycle 1 and 2. The students activities in preparing the equipments and materials improves 13 % and the antusiasm of teaching learning processi and group discussion improve 7 %. The experiment improves 6% and the presentation of the students discussion improve 5 %. The cognitive score improves 5,8%. Classical mastering improves 6 %. From that analysis we can conclude that the students activites and the score of the student in Physic speially in Fluida concept can be improve by applying JAS method.
AXIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MODERN PROFESSINAL PREPARATION FOR FUTURE PSYCHOLOGISTS
Authors: Voloshyna Valentyna
Published: December 2018

The article presents the results of the theoretical and empirical study of the peculiarities of the professional training of future psychologists and discloses the essence of the axiological model of this process in a higher educational institution. The main goal of professional training of future specialists is to understand social-normative, personal, professional values and development of their value consciousness in general. Realization of this goal in the framework of higher professional education, in particular in the field of psychological training of future specialists, requires the development and implementation of innovative psychological technologies for the development of stable integrated personal and professional competences in them. The choice of specialization should be realized on the basis of the student’s realization of the value of the personality of the «I» as a psychologist and, most of all, the belief in his own will and the possibility to provide psychological help to others. Under the condition of realization of its own system of values, understanding of possibilities, desires and opportunities, such a choice of person does not create difficulties for the future specialist, refreshes the feeling of integrative integrity, self-esteem and self-sufficiency. Difficulties are created as a result of the personal uncertainty of axiology, with an indefinite state of identity, a low level of self-interest and self-understanding, an external explanation of the student’s professional activity, etc. By choosing a specialization, the student forms the prospects of the axiology of professional identity, she gives a dominant position, precisely the exact professional values that most represent his personality feelings in professional activity. Taking into account the above, we have developed and implemented an axiological model for the training of future psychologists whose goal is to form an integral professional value in them and to increase their quality in accordance with the structure of values, personal qualities and abilities.
CRISIS OF IDENTITY OF PERSONS OF TEENAGE AGE IN THE PERIOD OF TRANSFORMATIONAL UNCERTAINTY
Authors: Kraieva Oksana
Published: December 2018

In the offered article near implementation of attempt of theoretical justification of aspects of manifestation of crisis of identity of persons of teenage age, results of an empirical research of psychological signs of crisis of identity and its indicators in the period of public uncertainty are presented.
Definition of a concept crisis of identity is considered as the conflict between elements of component structure of identity that at a stage of crisis of identity is developed around transition from a form of children's identity to acquisition and understanding of the acquired her qualitatively new form. The research of psychological signs and features of manifestation of crisis of identity of teenage age is chosen the purpose of article.
Empirical results of crisis aspects of identity are given behind the defining level self-relations teenagers and behind the level of contradictions of component structure of identity of the faces embodied in them «Self-Concept» at a stage of experience of crisis of identity. The scheme of dynamics of change of identity is provided. It is emphasized that crisis of identity is loss of actually previously acquired form of children's identity, at the expense of a disorientation of the teenager and reduction to system search of new components to his «Self-image», on condition of their coordination with an identification matrix of the person.
It is claimed that crisis of identity understands as a concept: first of all, change of an identification matrix which leads to difficulty and violation of identifications of the individual; aggravation of contradictions between «Real-Self» and «ldeal-Self».
As a result of a research the main differences in structure of identity of teenagers of thirteen and fourteen years at a stage of crisis of identity are revealed and indicators of crisis of identity of teenagers of the studied groups are allocated.
Mathematical Modeling of a Brain-on-a-Chip: A Study of the Neuronal Nitric Oxide Role in Cerebral Microaneurysms
Authors: Drapaca Corina Stefania
Published: December 2018

Brain tissue is a complex material made of interconnected neural, glial, and vascular networks. While the physics and biochemistry of brain’s cell types and their interactions within their networks have been studied extensively, only recently the interactions of and feedback among the networks have started to capture the attention of the research community. Thus, a good understanding of the coupled mechano-electrochemical processes that either provide or diminish brain’s functions is still lacking. One way to increase the knowledge on how the brain yields its functions is by developing a robust controlled feedback engineering system that uses fundamental science concepts to guide and interpret experiments investigating brain’s response to various stimuli, aging, trauma, diseases, treatment and recovery processes. Recently, a mathematical model for an implantable neuro-glial-vascular unit, named brain-on-a-chip, was proposed that can be optimized to perform some fundamental cellular processes that could facilitate monitoring and supporting brain’s functions, and highlight basic brain mechanisms. In this paper we use coupled elastic, viscoelastic and mass elements to model a brain-on-a-chip made of a neuron and its membrane, and astrocyte’s endfeet connected to an arteriole’s wall. We propose two constrained Lagrangian formulations that link the Hodgkin-Huxley model of the neuronal membrane, and the mechanics of the neuron, neuronal membrane, and the glia’s endfeet. The effects of the nitric oxide produced by neurons and endothelial cells on the proposed brain-on-a-chip are investigated through numerical simulations. Our numerical simulations suggest that a non-decaying synthesis of nitric oxide may contribute to the onset of a cerebral microaneurysm.
Cable-driven parallel robot for curtain wall modules automatic installation
Authors: Taghavi Meysam , Iturralde Kepa , Bock Thomas
Published: December 2018

Recently, the accurate prefabricated Curtain Wall Modules (CWM) used as building facade are gaining popularity around the world. However, the conventional manual procedure for installation of CWM is dangerous for labour work. More so, it is a time consuming and expensive task. Automation of the CWM installation using a cable robot is an alternatively faster and safer method. The cost saved due to shorter installation time would compensate for initial investment costs of the robotic systems. However, for CWM installation, the cable robot and its modular end-effector (MEE) need to perform several tasks such as positioning within 1 mm accuracy, drilling, installing bracket (connectors), and handling and positioning the CWMs. However, there is no such robotic solution currently available on the market. As a probable solution to CWM installations, the European project "HEPHAESTUS" is designing a cable robot-based automatic system capable of 1 mm positioning accuracy, while performing other tasks such as drilling on the building. Meanwhile, it could carry nearly a tonne in payload in an outdoor environment. As a design phase in this paper, five different conceptual scenarios for such complicated automatic installation process conducted by a cable robot are introduced. The possible concepts are assessed using the Delphi method. Finally, the accuracy, safety, and installation time of the selected scenarios are comparable to the conventional manual procedure of CWM installation. In the future, these systems further improve within the HEPHAESTUS project framework.
From Paper Map to Geospatial Vector Layer
Authors: Peller Peter
Published: December 2018

With paper map use in decline, one of the strategies that libraries and archives can adopt to make the information contained within them more accessible and usable is to extract features of interest from their scanned raster maps and convert those to geospatial vector data. This process adds valuable unique data to library geospatial collections and enables those previously map-bound features to be used separately in geographic information systems (GIS) software for custom mapping and analysis. Advances in partially automating most of the process have made this a much more viable option for libraries and archives. Although there is no one-size-fits-all automated solution for all maps and map features, this paper provides a complete description of the entire process incorporating examples of the various techniques and software used in selected studies that would be applicable in the library and archive environment.
The State of Preparedness for Digital Curation and Preservation: A Case Study of a Developing Country Academic Library
Authors: Ndhlovu Phillip
Published: December 2018

Digital technologies have allowed libraries to create, manipulate, store and make accessible vast amounts of digital content. However, they endanger the longevity of the very objects they produce and require very different management than the traditional paper-based world. Despite the fact that the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Library in Zimbabwe has amassed a huge body of digital collections, there are no formal mechanisms to ensure accessibility and long-term preservation of digital content. The study assessed the state of preparedness of NUST Library for digital curation and preservation of its digital collections. The conceptual framework was based on  Sinclair et al. (2011) and Boyle, Eveleigh, and Needham’s (2008) formulations. NUST Library preparedness for digital curation and preservation was assessed by examining awareness, competencies, technology infrastructure, digital disaster preparedness and challenges to digital curation and preservation. A mixed methods research design employing a case study research strategy was adopted for the study. The findings revealed a low level of awareness of digital curation and preservation. Challenges to digital curation are mainly lack of policies, lack of expertise by library staff and lack of funding.  It is recommended that the Library should consider digital curation and preservation as one of the primary responsibilities and take staff members’ training in this area seriously in order to ensure current and future access to digital collections.
The employment market for Library and Information Management workers in Ireland
Authors: Cullen John
Published: December 2018

Research on the employment market for library and information management work in Ireland analysed 301 advertisements / job notices for 323 positions over a 12-month period (April 2001 - March 2002). This article summarises some of the main findings of this project.
LIS researchers and practitioners: creating a research culture
Authors: McNicol Sarah
Published: December 2018

The LIS research landscape: a review and prognosis, was a short research project initiated in response to a request from the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). The overall aim of the project was to review LIS domain research over the past five years (1997-2002) and to make a prognosis for research over the next three years (2002-2005). This exercise identified a number of issues of concern to those involved in research in the LIS domain. One of the most interesting recurring themes to emerge was the need to ensure that research is disseminated effectively within and beyond the LIS domain and to provide mechanisms to allow findings to feed into practice. This article describes the issues surrounding this strand of the review.
Do libraries aid learning? Approaches and methods for measuring impact. A report of the LIRG/SCONUL seminar, 9-10 December 2002, Scarborough.
Authors: Fisher Biddy
Published: December 2018

A report of the LIRG/SCONUL seminar, 9-10 December 2002, Scarborough
Benchmarking user satisfaction in academic libraries - a case study
Authors: Mundt Sebastian
Published: December 2018

Customer satisfaction and service quality have so far been evaluated mostly from a local perspective although the quality element has been firmly established in academic library management for at least a decade. Critics of inter-institutional comparisons often object that different preconditions are not considered adequately. Examples from a joint user satisfaction survey conducted by 15 German university libraries in 2001 suggest that comparative data are a suitable means to identify cases of "best practice" and can effectively initialize processes of customer-focussed improvement. Furthermore, if compared with corresponding statistical data or performance measures, satisfaction ratings can reveal possible structural strengths and deficits relative to other libraries. On the other hand, follow-up telephone interviews with participating libraries showed that the survey results substantially challenged the institutions' internal communication and public relations organisation, and underlined that even in a well-developed culture of assessment the need for professional mediation and coordination of comparative analyses may not be underestimated.
Neat but not gaudy: planning and creating an electronic induction tutorial at the University of Bath
Authors: Jordan Katy , Badger Ian
Published: December 2018

A team of staff at the University of Bath Library and Learning Centre has developed a web-based e-learning package for library induction. This article charts the whole planning process, setting it within context of e-learning developments at the parent institution and throughout the wider academic environment. It shows how input from academic staff and librarians have shaped the content of the induction tutorial, while its structure and presentation was inspired by examples of good practice elsewhere in the academic library world.
University of Leeds: impact of information literacy initiatives
Authors: Howard Helen , Gill Martin
Published: December 2018

At Leeds University Library, we decided to measure the impact of our work on Information Literacy, and in particular our IL online tutorials, with the aim of demonstrating that the

time, effort and funding invested in this area of work made a real difference to library users.
Leeds Metropolitan University: the impact of the Information Literacy Framework
Authors: Everest Katherine , Scopes Marie , Taylor John
Published: December 2018

Leeds Metropolitan University chose the theme

of learner support and centred our objectives

around information literacy skills. This is

because of our recent work in developing an

Information Literacy Framework which

articulates what information literacy is and how

we can integrate it into students' learning. It

was developed by Learning Advisers in

response to the growth in the amount and

availability of information, the need for

information literacy in engaging effectively in

independent learning and the great diversity in

the level of students' information skills.
Northumbria University: impact on improving students' confidence and competence in information and IT skills
Authors: Middleton Anne
Published: December 2018

The University Library and Learning Service

(ULLS) already measure their performance by

the usual parameters - recording various usage

and performance indices, including a user

satisfaction survey. By endeavouring to

measure 'impact' however, this project offered

ULLS a different opportunity - to gain a deeper

understanding of the complex interaction

between library users and library services and

resources.
Information acquisition and exchange withing cryptozoological virtual communities
Authors: Dmytriw David
Published: December 2018

Thanks to Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) offered by the internet, people are now able to seek out others with similar interests, views or occupations and communicate with

them online. We can read each other's views or data, regardless of our geographical location. We can communicate 'live' (such as in internet relay chat) or without having to be simultaneously present (via newsgroups, email

discussion lists or message boards). In recent years, established groups of individuals ranging from a handful to hundreds or even thousands have been engaged in regular CMC with each other. This phenomenon has come to be known as 'virtual communities'. I have been researching the nature of virtual communities and how their members acquire

and exchange information. The communities in my study are all related to one specific discipline: cryptozoology - the investigation of mythical animals such as Bigfoot and the Loch

Ness Monster.
The management of hybrid libraries
Authors: Pugh Lyndon
Published: December 2018

This research investigates managerial attitudes to some key ideas concerning the organisational design of hybrid libraries. It establishes the general theoretical base for the management of organisations operating in similar circumstances, and considers the treatment of hybrid libraries in the literature of librarianship. A questionnaire administered to UK library directors obtained responses to the key areas of organisational structures, communication, the management of

electronic/digital information, skills, learning and development, teams, leadership and the degree of change in the roles of senior and middle management.
The development of a model for assessing the level of impact of information and library services
Authors: Brophy Peter
Published: December 2018

This paper describes the background to the development and application of a model of Levels of Impact of innovations in information and library services. The model is based on earlier work in the eLearning field and provides a tool for comparing the different effects of a service on individuals, either within a particular community or over time. The paper

suggests that there is scope for further development and testing of the model to refine its application.
Virtual reality interface for accessing electronic information.
Authors: De Moya-AnegonUn Felix , Herrero-Solano Victor , Guerrero-Bote Vincente
Published: December 2018

A research project on virtual reality is presented. The

research group (IRVAIE) aims to define and develop a

new interface for access to electronic information,

with particular emphasis on the need for a

tridimensional metaphor designed specially to improve

inter-user communication and to facilitate browsing

among great volumes of electronic information.
Book reviews
Authors: Sumsion John , Layzell Ward Patricia
Published: December 2018

Kingma, Bruce R. The economics of information; A giode to economics and cost-benefit analysis for information professionals.

Creaser, Claire and Spiller, Davis. LISU annual library statistics: Featuring trend analysis of UK public and academic libraries.

Creaser, Claire. A survey of library services to schools and children in the UK 1995-96.
Book Reviews
Authors: Morgan Steve , Sumsion John , Layzell Ward Patricia , Brewer Gordon
Published: December 2018

Bazillion, Richard J. and Braun, Connie. Academic libraries as high-tech gateways: a guide to design and space decisions

Brophy, Peter and Coulling, Kate. Quality management for information and library managers

Creaser, Claire. A survey oflibrary services to schools and children in UK 1994-5

Hanratty, Catherine and Sumsion, John. International comparison of public library statistics

Day, Abby. How to get research published in journals

Wells, Marianna S. and Young, Rosemary. Moving and reorganising a library.
IT POINT: A public library IT demonstrator project
Authors: Mackenzie Niall
Published: December 2018

IT POINT was a 21-month project that brought public access to information technology and networks within a public library. Chelmsley Wood Library, Solihull, West Midlands, hosted the project under the guidance of the Libraries and Arts Department of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. The British Library Research and Innovation Centre (formerly BLRDD) funded the project.

This article presents the research methodology employed for the evaluation of the project both internally and externally. It will examine the preparatory research, the initial evaluation methodology, the work of the external Evaluation Team and their difficulties and successes and how the evaluation

techniques might have been refined.
The IMPEL Project at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle: background, methodology and progress.
Authors: Edwards Catherine , Day Joan M , Walton Graham
Published: December 2018

The IMPEL Project (IMpact on People of Electronic Libraries) is now into its second year. The project's focus, succinctly expressed by its title, is on the human implications of increased provision of information by electronic means, all too easily neglected at a time when technology is developing faster than it can easily be assimilated. The project grew out of it's leaders' personal and professional interests, those of a Head of Department of Information and Library Management

and of a practising academic librarian; it is strengthened by such collaboration. A Steering Group of seven, each with acknowledged special expertise, meets regularly and provides guidance and support; the value of their input cannot be underestimated. This initial stage of IMPEL concentrates on qualified librarians in the UK higher education sector, laying the groundwork for possible future study of other groups and related aspects of the phenomenon commonly referred to as the 'electronic library'.
Accounting practice and networked services: A review of UK universities.
Authors: Davenport Elisabeth
Published: December 2018

This report presents the results of a project funded by LIRG and Elsevier to explore accounting practice and networks in UK universities. The project had two phases: preliminary fieldwork consisted of interviews with computer service

staff in universities in Edinburgh and Glasgow; with librarians in Edinburgh, Southampton, Newcastle and Southampton, and with researchers in London, Bath and Glasgow. The second phase was a postal questionnaire in July. and questionnaires were sent to the library and to the computer service in each listed institution (excluding individual colleges in Oxford and

Cambridge and the teaching hospitals and research institutions of the London University). Sixty-five

were returned, a response rate of 34%.
The information needs of prisoners: a study of three penal establishments
Authors: Stevens Tony
Published: December 2018

This research was conducted as part of the coursework requirements to complete the MA in Librarianship at the University of Sheffield, and was carried out during the early part of 1992. The objective of the study was to determine the nature of inmates' information needs and examine how

effectively they were met.
Imagination in LIS Research
Authors: Sturges Paul
Published: December 2018

The quality of research in information science and library science is criticized. Researchers are encouraged to use their imagination, empathy and lateral thinking skills. Choice of topic, use of existing theories and theoretical models, literature searching, application of methods and methodologies, and appraisal of results are all areas in which imagination can be used productively. Several published studies are discussed briefly by way of example.
Spreading the word: how public libraries are helping to extend digital inclusion
Authors: McKrell Lindsay
Published: December 2018

Public libraries are on the frontline in the battle to engage those lacking IT skills, offering free access to the internet and support where required. The range of services available online has increased exponentially in the last few years to the extent that those without IT skills are at a considerable disadvantage. This has been recognised by governments at UK, Scottish and local authority level and the push to offer basic training is on. Public libraries have a vitally important role to play in encouraging citizens to meet their full potential, by opening up access to information, education, employment and entitlements only available online. Bridging the crucial skills gap cannot be achieved without significant investment in the hardware, software and staffing public libraries provide. Properly resourced, they are uniquely placed to meet growing demand.