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POSSIBILITIES FOR IMPROVING THE SERVICE QUALITY OF SMALL HOTELS IN NOVOSIBIRSK
Authors: СТРЕБКОВА Лидия , STREBKOVA Lydia
Published: July 2017

The article considers the concept of hotel services quality, and pays special attention to the fact that service level depends on the focusing of staff on customer. An important condition for the successful operation of a small hotel is its orientation towards the consumer, consisting in enhance the perceived value of the service, in meeting its needs and, as a result, in achieving customer loyalty. Focusing of employees on customer is one of major factors of ensuring efficiency of activities and competitiveness of hotel. The author researches the quality assessment of the small hotels services in Novosibirsk. The main problems in rendering hotel services revealed by author are related to technical, functional and social service quality. Virtually all aspects of activities of small hotels have shortcomings showing the lack of system approach to management, despite the size and an organizational structure of enterprises which assume mobility and flexibility of management, fast adaptation to a market situation, requests of consumers, a high susceptibility to innovations. The author offers the recommendations for improving activities of small hotels, implementation of which will allow to increase hotel services quality. The management of small hotels of the Novosibirsk should pay attention to the following parameters: material and technical resources, quality standards, corporate culture, corporate style, staff policy, technologies of servicing, organization of business processes, range of services, price policy, and marketing communications. The service quality improvement should be complex and cover all activities of hotel. To hold the client, the enterprises of the industry of hospitality need to motivate the employees, to improve quality of the provided services, raising degree of a customer satisfaction and creating its loyalty of the organization.
ASSESSING THE TOURISM AND RECREA-TIONAL POTENTIAL OF THE REGION: A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH
Authors: УШАКОВА Елена , USHAKOVA Elena , ЦОЙ Марина , TSOI Marina
Published: July 2017

The article is devoted to the issues of comprehensive assessment of the tourism and recreational potential of the region. The shifting strategic priorities of the Government of the Russian Federation is aimed at reducing disparities in the territorial and sectoral development of the country’s regions, rational and effective use of the natural and economic potential. This is relevant in the crisis conditions, characterized by a decrease in the ruble exchange rate and the general purchasing power of the country's population. In this regard, the role of tourism as one of the most promising areas of the national economy in the context of its restructuring and import substitution is growing. The research devoted to an objective and comprehensive estimation of the tourism and recreational potential of the country's regions becomes necessary and in demand. The article deals with the types and methods of assessing tourism resources, approaches to assessing the tourism and recreational potential of the territory at the regional and local levels. Scientific works of domestic and foreign researchers in the field of recreational geography, tourism resource research, tourism economics are the basis for this study. Economic and statistical, structural and system analysis are the research methods of the study. The authors note that currently used approaches to assessing the re-gion's tourism and recreational potential do not cover the full range of criteria and indicators affecting the decision-making on tourism man-agement at various levels of government. Since recreational and geo-graphic approach dominates in the research, the issues of economic assessment of tourist resources receives insufficient attention. The article identifies areas for improvement of methodological ap-proaches to the comprehensive assessing the tourism potential of the region, presents the authorial approach to the tourism potential as-sessment of the region at the municipal level. This approach allows to take into account the unevenness of natural, climatic, historical-cultural and socio-economic and other resources in the regions, to identify the most promising areas for tourism development. Further development of methodological approaches to comprehensive assessment of tourism and recreational potential should be guided by strategic priorities for the regional economy development.
The shift of accounting models and accounting quality: The case of Norwegian GAAP
Authors: Stenheim Tonny , Madsen Dag Øivind
Published: July 2017

This paper investigates the change in accounting quality when firms shift from a revenue-oriented historical cost accounting regime as Norwegian GAAP (NGAAP) to a balance-oriented fair value accounting regime as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Previous studies have demonstrated mixed effects on the accounting quality upon IFRS adoption. One possible reason is that the investigated domestic GAAP to a large extent has been adjusted to IFRS prior to IFRS adoption. This is not the case in NGAAP where IFRS adoption led to significant changes in the recognition and measurement rules. To investigate the change in accounting quality, the paper makes use of a panel design with 640 firm-year obserations from 2001 up to the financial crisis year 2008, including four years of pre-IFRS NGAAP observations and four years of IFRS-observations. The paper employs four commonly used approaches to investigate accounting quality: test of value relevance of net earnings and book values, accrual quality of net earnings, incidence of small positive net earnings and test of timely loss recognition. The paper demonstrates that the adoption of IFRS increases the relevance accounting information has for valuation purposes. IFRS requires recognition of intangible assets and off-balance sheet liabilities not allowed under NGAAP. Moreover, IFRS allows the use of fair value to a larger extent than NGAAP. The paper also demonstrates that NGAAP leads to timelier recognition of losses than IFRS. This supports the notion that historical cost accounting, which is the basic accounting principle under NGAAP, provides more conservative accounting numbers. Overall, this suggests that IFRS provides information more useful for valuation purposes, but to a lesser extent stewardship purposes which generally favours conservatism. NGAAP on the other hand, provides information less relevant for valuation purposes, but more relevant for stewardship purposes.
Good corporate governance and firm value: the role of corporate social responsibility
Authors: Sitorus Tigor , Sitorus Tivia Venica Tami
Published: July 2017

This study aims to extend the relationship of Good Corporate Governance with Firm Value, throughout propose and fill the Corporate Social Responsibility as mediate variable at the banks of Indonesia government, listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2012. The Structural Equation Modeling used to analysis the 120 data observed from the financial statement and other documents of five banks, six branches per bank, for four years, These findings are consistent with the expectation that applying of Corporate Social Responsibility, where the Good Corporate Governance directly has no significant effect on the increase of firm value, but has a significant effect on the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility, so by applying the Corporate Social Responsibility, the firm value becomes significantly increased, it proves that Corporate Social Responsibility acts perfectly as a mediating variable over Good Corporate Governance and firm Value.
Quo vadis European true and fair view? The integration of Continental European and Anglo-Saxon stakeholder protection interests
Authors: Meuthen Mario Henry
Published: July 2017

The European Accounting Directive 2013/34/EU stipulates the “true and fair view” as an essential principle of financial accounting. Since the original European implementation of the true and fair view principle, there was a controversial discussion on what exactly a true and fair view means in special cases, as well as how and where to meet this principle. Continental European countries, such as Germany, engaged in a fundamental discussion of the true and fair view as an Anglo-Saxon principle due to its conflict with the principle of prudence. Therefore, this paper outlines the different stakeholder protection interests of the true and fair view principle and the principle of prudence by means of agency theory. Over time this conflicting discussion enriched by the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice (ECJ), emerging an autonomous European true and fair view principle. The contributions of the ECJ’s case law to a common and conclusive European true and fair view principle will be pointed out. However, it is the paper’s objective to show the development of the European true and fair view principle with its conflicts and the current interpretation of the principle by the new European Accounting Directive. Further, the paper outlines conceptual suggestions on the European true and fair view principle in the interest of predicting how this principle may transform in the future. Hereby the IAS/IFRS-orientation plays a major role in influencing the future development of the true and fair view principle. As a result the paper presents the European solution of solving the conflict between the principle of prudence and the true and fair view principle in respect of both, shareholder and creditor protection interests.
Activation of SF1 Neurons in the Ventromedial Hypothalamus by DREADD Technology Increases Insulin Sensitivity in Peripheral Tissues
Authors: Coutinho Eulalia A. , Okamoto Shiki , Ishikawa Ayako Wendy , Yokota Shigefumi , Wada Nobuhiro , Hirabayashi Takahiro , Saito Kumiko , Sato Tatsuya , Takagi Kazuyo , Wang Chen-Chi , Kobayashi Kenta , Ogawa Yoshihiro , Shioda Seiji , Yoshimura Yumiko , Minokoshi Yasuhiko
Published: July 2017

The ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) regulates glucose and energy metabolism in mammals. Optogenetic stimulation of VMH neurons that express steroidogenic factor 1 (SF1) induces hyperglycemia. However, leptin acting via the VMH stimulates whole-body glucose utilization and insulin sensitivity in some peripheral tissues, and this effect of leptin appears to be mediated by SF1 neurons. We examined the effects of activation of SF1 neurons with DREADD (designer receptors exclusively activated by designer drugs) technology. Activation of SF1 neurons by an intraperitoneal injection of clozapine-N-oxide (CNO), a specific hM3Dq ligand, reduced food intake and increased energy expenditure in mice expressing hM3Dq in SF1 neurons. It also increased whole-body glucose utilization and glucose uptake in red-type skeletal muscle, heart, and interscapular brown adipose tissue, as well as glucose production and glycogen phosphorylase a activity in the liver, thereby maintaining blood glucose levels. During hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp, such activation of SF1 neurons increased insulin-induced glucose uptake in the same peripheral tissues and tended to enhance insulin-induced suppression of glucose production by suppressing gluconeogenic gene expression and glycogen phosphorylase a activity in the liver. DREADD technology is thus an important tool for studies of the role of the brain in the regulation of insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues.
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Youth With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study
Authors: Jaiswal Mamta , Divers Jasmin , Dabelea Dana , Isom Scott , Bell Ronny A. , Martin Catherine L. , Pettitt David J. , Saydah Sharon , Pihoker Catherine , Standiford Debra A. , Dolan Lawrence M. , Marcovina Santica , Linder Barbara , Liese Angela D. , Pop-Busui Rodica , Feldman Eva L.
Published: July 2017

OBJECTIVE

We assessed the prevalence of and risk factors for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) enrolled in the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth (SEARCH) study.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) was used to assess DPN in 1,734 youth with T1D (mean ± SD age 18 ± 4 years, T1D duration 7.2 ± 1.2 years, and HbA1c 9.1 ± 1.9%) and 258 youth with T2D (age 22 ± 3.5 years, T2D duration 7.9 ± 2 years, and HbA1c 9.4 ± 2.3%) who were enrolled in the SEARCH study and had ≥5 years of diabetes duration. DPN was defined as an MNSI exam score of >2. Glycemic control over time was estimated as area under the curve for HbA1c.

RESULTS

The prevalence of DPN was 7% in youth with T1D and 22% in youth with T2D. Risk factors for DPN in youth with T1D were older age, longer diabetes duration, smoking, increased diastolic blood pressure, obesity, increased LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and lower HDL cholesterol (HDL-c). In youth with T2D, risk factors were older age, male sex, longer diabetes duration, smoking, and lower HDL-c. Glycemic control over time was worse among those with DPN compared with those without for youth with T1D (odds ratio 1.53 [95% CI 1.24; 1.88]) but not for youth with T2D (1.05 [0.7; 1.56]).

CONCLUSIONS

The high rates of DPN among youth with diabetes are a cause of concern and suggest a need for early screening and better risk factor management. Interventions in youth that address poor glycemic control and dyslipidemia may prevent or delay debilitating neuropathic complications.
Dirección estratégica para la planeación financiera en instituciones educativas internacionales / Strategic direction for financial planning in international educational institutions
Authors: Morgan Beltrán Josefina
Published: July 2017

Esta investigación presenta un análisis del papel que juega el Consejo Directivo en la planeación financiera de una institución educativa bicultural en México. El objetivo es lograr definir los elementos fundamentales que en relación a la toma de decisiones del Consejo Directivo favorecen el éxito y la competitividad de una institución con estas características. Se elaboró un estudio de caso en la ciudad de Querétaro, dicha institución está constituida como Asociación civil, sin fines de lucro, donataria y con una composición organizacional encabezada por una Asamblea General y presidida por el Consejo Directivo quien asume funciones de liderazgo durante 2 años y toman las decisiones estratégicas de la Institución enfocadas en la supervivencia y éxito de la misma a largo plazo, ello incluye la planeación financiera, la cual define la solidez y plataforma de la institución y la forma en la que esté basada dicha planeación es determinante para permitir el desarrollo de las demás actividades operacionales, académicas y administrativas a las que está sujeta.El trabajo realizado deja una herramienta para la toma de decisiones importantes tanto para la Institución en cuestión como para todas aquellas instituciones del país que se desarrollan con características similares a las mencionadas, asimismo permite una experiencia profesional compartida de alto valor para todas aquellos interesados en el tema.
The impact of Land use Change on Water Pollution Index of Kali Madiun Sub-watershed
Authors: Susanti Pranatasari Dyah , Miardini Arina
Published: July 2017

Land use change is one of the effects of population growth and increased human activities. Land use change that overlooked the rule of ecosystem sustainability has a propensity to adversely affect the environment, including the decline of water quality. Kali Madiun is a sub-watershed of Bengawan Solo Watershed that allegedly endured the impacts of land use change. This study aimed to investigate the impacts of land use change on the water quality index of Kali Madiun Sub-watershed. Land use change analysis was done by overlay analysis of spatial data including the maps of land use in 2010 and 2015. Samples were the surface water in the upper, middle and lower part of Kali Madiun Sub-Watershed. Water quality analysis was carried out by comparing the results of water quality parameter assessment based on Government Regulation No. 82 of 2001, while water quality index was figured out by an assessment based on the Decree of the Minister of Environment No. 115 of 2003. The results indicated that during the five years observation, there were land use changes in the upper, middle and lower part of Kali Madiun Sub-watershed. Several parameters increased in 2010 to 2015, namely: TDS, BOD, COD, nitrate, detergents, oils and greases. Pollution index shifted from slightly polluted in 2010 into moderately polluted in 2015. We propose a strategy to solve these problems by the involvement of stakeholders and the participation of local community in managing both domestic and industrial wastes. Also, it should be supported by palpable regulations related to land conversion. Furthermore, it is expected that the effort will reduce the potential of pollution and improve the water quality.
Specific Peak Discharge of Two Catchments Covered by Teak Forest with Different Area Percentages
Authors: Basuki Tyas Mutiara , Adi Rahardyan Nugroho , Wijaya Wahyu Wisnu
Published: July 2017

In watershed area, forest has important roles in relation with peak discharge. This  research was conducted to study the impacts of teak forest on peak discharge. On-screen digitizing of IKONOS imagery was done to classify the land cover of the study area. Kejalen and Gagakan catchments covered by old teak forests by 74% and 53% respectively, were chosen as the study area. These catchments are located in Blora Regency. Automatic streamflow recorder was set at the outlet of each catchment and subsequently, peak discharges were examined from the recorded data. During the observation, there were 36 evidences of specific peak discharge. The results showed that a trend of lower peak discharges occurred in Kejalen catchment which has the higher percentage of teak forest area  in compared to Gagakan catchment with lower percentage of teak forest area, except when extreme rainfalls happened. At rainfall of 163 mm/day, specific peak discharge in Kejalen was higher than in Gagakan catchment. Although there is a relationship between specific peak discharge and the percentage of forest cover area, the increase of specific peak discharge is not only affected by forest cover, but also affected by daily rainfall, antecedent soil moisture, and rainfall intensity. Coefficients of determination between specific peak discharge and daily rainfall are 0.64 and 0.61 for Kejalen and Gagakan catchments, respectively.
Multidimensional Scaling Approach to Evaluate the Level of Community Forestry Sustainability in Babak Watershed, Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Nandini Ryke , Kusumandari Ambar , Gunawan Totok , Sadono Ronggo
Published: July 2017

Community forestry in Babak watershed is one of the efforts to reduce critical land area. The aim of this research was to evaluate the level of community forestry sustainability in both of community forest (HKm) and private forest in Babak watershed. Multidimensional scaling (MDS) was used to analyse the level of community forest sustainability based on the five dimensions of ecology, economy, social, institutional, and technology as well as 29 attributes. Leverage analysis was used to know the sensitive attributes of sustainability, while Monte Carlo analysis and goodness of fit was used to find the accuracy of MDS analysis. The result shows that HKm was in moderate sustainability level (sustainability index 54.08%) and private forest was in less sustainability level (sustainability index 48.53%). Furthermore, the ecology and technology in HKm were classified as less sustainable, while the institution and technology in private forest were considered less sustainable. There were 11 sensitive attributes of HKm and 19 sensitive attributes of private forest. The priorities of attribute improvement in HKm include land recovering (the dimension of ecology) and cooperative development (the dimension of technology). In private forest, the priorities of attribute improvement include leadership capacity building (the institutional dimension) and also the use of silviculture intensive and soil conservation (the dimension of technology).
Atuação fonoaudiológica em disfunção temporomandibular em dois casos: análise comparativa dos efeitos da terapia tradicional e o uso da bandagem terapêutica associada
Authors: Hernandes Nayara Camila de Jesus , Ribeiro Lorena Locateli , Gomes Cristiane Faccio , Silva Andréa Pereira da , Dias Vivian Ferreira
Published: July 2017

Objetivo: verificar e comparar os efeitos da terapia fonoaudiológica tradicional e o uso associado da bandagem terapêutica no tratamento de disfunções temporomandibulares musculares em dois casos. Descrição e histórico de procedimentos: O estudo foi composto por dois indivíduos do sexo feminino, ambos com trinta e três anos de idade, diagnosticados com disfunção temporomandibular através do Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders. O primeiro indivíduo denominado como TT foi submetido à terapia fonoaudiológica tradicional em disfunção temporomandibular e o segundo indivíduo denominado como TB, além desses mesmos recursos contou com a utilização de bandagem elástica no músculo masseter bilateral. Os seguintes parâmetros foram verificados de forma qualitativa e descritiva: sinais e sintomas, intensidade de dor e amplitude dos movimentos funcionais mandibulares. Resultados: Os sinais e sintomas presentes no início da terapia foram cessados em ambas as terapêuticas. O paciente TB teve o quadro álgico reduzido em um número reduzido de sessões em relação ao seu par. Ambas as terapêuticas mostram-se efetivas quanto ao aumento de excursões mandibulares. Conclusão: A fonoterapia utilizando-se de técnicas tradicionais e a aplicação da bandagem elástica associada a estas demonstram benefícios terapêuticos em sujeitos com disfunção temporomandibular. O uso da bandagem elástica aparenta ter promovido eficiência terapêutica em menor tempo.
Desempenho em consciência fonológica e erros de escrita de crianças submetidas a diferentes métodos de alfabetização
Authors: Schafer Cassiane Maria , Quitaiski Larissa Fernanda , Giacchini Vanessa
Published: July 2017

Objetivo: avaliar as habilidades de consciência fonológica e a escrita de crianças expostas a diferentes métodos de alfabetização. Métodos: a amostra foi composta por 29 crianças (9 alfabetizadas pelo Método Fônico e 20 alfabetizadas pelo Método Silábico), com idade entre 7:0 e 8:0 anos, sem equiparação de sexo. As crianças estavam matriculadas no 2º ano do Ensino Fundamental, cursaram as séries anteriores na mesma escola, não haviam realizado nenhuma intervenção fonoaudiológica e não possuíam alterações cognitivas, psicológicas ou emocionais detectáveis. Todas as crianças foram submetidas à avaliação da consciência fonológica por meio da Prova de Consciência Fonológica e à avaliação da escrita por meio do Roteiro de Observação Ortográfica. Os acertos e erros foram tabulados considerando as especificações de cada um dos testes. Posteriormente, os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva e teste de Mann Whitney. Resultados: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante em nenhum dos aspectos analisados. Foi observado melhor desempenho das crianças do Grupo Silábico na maioria das tarefas do teste de Consciência Fonológica, exceto na prova de transposição fonêmica em que o Grupo Fônico foi melhor, e em rima que ambos os grupos apresentaram resultados iguais. Quanto aos resultados no Roteiro de Observação Ortográfica, os resultados foram similares entre os grupos. Conclusão: no presente estudo, o Grupo Silábico apresentou desempenho superior na maior parte das atividades de Consciência Fonológica, e uma menor média de erros ortográficos por criança na avaliação dos erros de escrita através do Roteiro de Observação Ortográfica.
An Improved Electronic Circuit for Tracing the I-V Characteristics of Photovoltaic Modules and Strings
Authors: Vicente Leite  , Faustino Chenlo
Published: July 2017

This paper presents an improved electronic circuit for
testing photovoltaic (PV) modules or strings by tracing their I-V and
P-V characteristics. It consists of an electronic fast varying load
based on a power MOSFET controlled by means of an innovative
sweeping gate-source voltage in order to improve the tracing of the
I-V characteristics on an oscilloscope. In order to prevent damage of
data acquisition systems and mainly for use with high voltage PV
strings, galvanic isolation is introduced for the sweeping signal as
well as current and voltage measurements. In spite of this improved
characteristics, the developed electronic circuit keeps the advantages
of low cost and simplicity. Experimental results obtained with the
electronic circuit are presented.
Thermographic Analysis of Photovoltaic Panels
Authors: G. Acciani  , G.B. Simione  , S. Vergura
Published: July 2017

The paper proposes processing and
interpretation of the thermo-graphical images acquired on
a grid-connected photovoltaic plant (20 kWp). Infrared
analysis allows a reliable evaluation of the state of health
of the plant and at the same time the detection of the
actions needed of the maintenance. In particular the
identification of possible differences between the strings
and the rapid location of local hot spots, breakdowns or
other problems are presented.
Labview-Matlab integration for analyzing energy data of PV plants
Authors: S. Vergura  , E. Natangelo
Published: July 2017

The  paper  proposes  the  design  of  a  Labview  interface    for    acquiring,    pre-processing,    processing    and    visualizing data deriving from PhotoVoltaic  (PV) plants. Some specific  procedures  for  analyzing  the  energy  performances  of  PV  plants  and  implemented  in  Matlab  environment  have  been  integrated  in  the  Labview  interface.  Its  user-friendly  approach  allows  the  utilization  of  these  complex  routines  to  everybody.  As voltage, current and energy of the DC side as well as of the AC side can give useful information about the operation of the PV  plant  (not  only  if  failure  is  present  but  also  if  little  mis-operation is), the proposed interface allows also to compare the data of a specific date with other ones. The comparison with the data  of  the  same  date  of  a  previous  year  allows  to  verify  the  trend  of  the  performances,  provided  that  similar  environmental  conditions exist. A real application is presented.
Photovoltaic Systems Coupled to Solar Heaters of Water
Authors: Eliseu Burda  , Roberto Cesar Betini
Published: July 2017

This article suggests a photovoltaic system coupled to a solar
heater of water. This system will generate electric power and to
heat up an amount of water, through piping among the
photovoltaic cells. This idea improves the energy efficiency of
the system and it can reduce the consumption of energy of
families of low income around 30%.
Review of Local and Remote Techniques for Islanding Detection in Distributed Generators
Authors: D. Velasco  , C. L. Trujillo  , G. Garcerá  , E. Figures  , O. Carranza
Published: July 2017

In this paper a revision about different techniques

for islanding detection in distributed generators is presented. On
one hand, remote techniques, not integrated in the distributed
generators, are discussed. On the other hand, local techniques,
integrated in the distributed generator, are described.
Furthermore, it is discussed how the local techniques are
divided into passive techniques, based on exclusively
monitoring some electrical parameters, and active techniques,
which intentionally introduce disturbances at the output of the
inverter, in order to determine if some parameters are affected.
STATCOM Model against SVC Control Model Performance Analyses Technique by Matlab
Authors: Tariq Masood  , R.K. Aggarwal  , S.A. Qureshi  , R.A.J Khan
Published: July 2017

Principal objective of this paper is to investigate the
behavior of STATCOM against SVC controller by setting up new
control parameters. Essentially, STATCOM, and SVC linear operating
ranges of the V-I and V-Q as well as their functional compensation
capabilities have been addressed to meet operational requirement with
certain degree of sustainability and reliability. Hereby, the other
operating parameters likewise transient stability, response time,
capability to exchange real Power and Power Losses have also been
addressed in STATCOM against SVC control models. In addition to
that, STATCOM-Controller’s pragmatic response has been identified
and determined reliability level to maintain full capacitive output
current at low system voltage. Therefore, it indicates that STATCOM
device has more effectiveness than the SVC in improving transient
stability (first swing).
STATCOM Control Reconfiguration Technique for Steady State and Dynamic Performance Optimization during Network Fault Conditions
Authors: Tariq Masood  , R.K. Aggarwal  , S.A. Qureshi  , R.A.J Khan
Published: July 2017

The introduction of flexible AC transmission/distribution
system (FACTS) in a power system is to improve the stability, reduce
the losses, and also improve the loadability of the network system.
Herein, the proposed work is a non-traditional optimization technique
which has been adopted to optimize the various process control
parameters that contribute notably to control STATCOM device
operations in a power system network during any undesired
condition. The simulation was performed by taking into
consideration STATCOM process control parameters; hereby the
controller was also configured in strategic ways to optimize the
control model under both steady state and dynamic performances.
The optimization process results have clearly indicated that the
introduction of STATCOM device in the right location of the system
increases the loadability and sustainability of the power system
through optimization process. The new control can thus be
effectively used for this type of optimization process.
Three-phase To Two-phase Matrix Converter with Reduced Switches
Authors: M.Rahideh  , A. Dastfan  , H.Toossian Shandiz
Published: July 2017

bstract-AC-AC     Statistic     Matrix     converter,     also     called     frequency  converters,  is  the  most  widely-used  and  first  power  electronics    systems.    These    converters    are    conventionally    designed  and  produced  with  an  AC-DC-AC  structure  (i.e.  a  middle  DC  circuit  is  used).  The  used  filter  in  the  middle  circuit  causes system loss and increases the circuit volume. On the other hand, because of the short lifetime of electrolyte capacitors used in  the  middle  DC  circuit,  reliability  decreases.  The  direct  AC-AC   converter   does   not   have   such   weaknesses,   but   the   bidirectional  switches  have  not  been  developed  enough  and  because  of  commutation  problems,  these  converters  are  not  suitable   replacements   for   the   AC-DC-AC   converters.   To   produce  two  phase  voltage,  Scott  transformers  are  mostly  used  for  industrial  purposes.  But  the  cost  and  the  core  loss  of  Scott  transformers  are  much  higher  than  the  matrix  converters.  In  this paper, a two-phase matrix converter is introduced, inwhich he number of switches are reduced as much as possible in order to    decrease    the    switching    losses    and    to    eliminate    the    commutation   problem   in   line   side.   Simulation   results   are   presented showing the proposed circuit and it's control working good enough.
A new energetic scenario with renewable energy
Authors: Melchor Gómez  , Miguel Ángel Cámara  , Emilio Jiménez  , Eduardo Martínez-Cámara
Published: July 2017

The   article   presents   a   summary   of   the   new   energy scenario,  based  on  distributed  generation  and  on  the integration into the electricity networks of the generators of  small  and  medium  power.  They  are  based  on  clean technologies and renewable energy, including cogeneration,   micro-generation   with  renewables  (non-fossil  energy  sources,  such  as  wind,  solar,  geothermal, tidal,  hydroelectric,  biomass),  energy  storage  systems, energy  efficiency  techniques,  and  flexibility  and  demand responsibility techniques. The perspective shows a new system, where thousands or millions  of  users  are  their  own  generators,  becoming producers   and   consumers   of   electricity.   All   these generators  will  be  interconnected  through  an  electricity network  totally  interactive  and  intelligent.  For  this  new environment a  sophisticated control and communications technologies  are  required  to  ensure  the  correct  operation of the electricity networks, the creation of new models of power distribution, and advanced technology development  of  energy  storage,  power  electronics  and superconductor devices.  The main technology that can lead to this new revolution, equivalent   to   the   technology   of   silicon,   which   is revolutionizing  the  conventional  limits  of  electricity  and electronics, is nanotechnology, as well as its applications in the development of new nanostructured materials. The new  energy  systems  will  present  smaller  scale,  will  be easier  to  build  and  dismantle,  decentralized,  renewable, with localized and decentralized energy production.
EFEKTIVITAS PENGEMBANGAN KEPROFESIAN BERKELANJUTAN UNTUK GURU
Authors: Kastawi Nurkolis Siri , Yuliejantiningsih Yovitha , Sunandar Sunandar
Published: July 2017

The main problem in this article is how effective of continuity professional development (CPD) implementation for teachers. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach in Demak District Central Java Province. Demak Regency is a district that implemented the CPD seriously so that containing Regents Regulation, RPJMD, and Strategic Planning of Education Office. Data collection using interviews and documentation. Research result showed that CPD implementation have been running effectively. Three indicators found: regulations governing CPD implementation, details of the CPD programs and activities, and controlling of CPD regulation with programs and activities. The CPD implementation in Demak District can be implemented in forms: structured training activities, workshops, seminars, others scientific meeting; mentoring for teacher and headmaster conducted by facilitators; activities at professional learning community; and induction program or internship of beginner to advance. In order to make implementation of CPD more effectively so needs regulatory refinements.
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PEMBINAAN SEKOLAH IMBAS ADIWIYATA BERBASIS PARTISIPASI
Authors: Sulistyowati Ratih , Slameto Slameto , Dwikurnaningsih Yari
Published: July 2017

The aim of this study is to see the shape of the model of impact school coaching management. This study is Research and Development (R & D). Data collection use interviewed, documentation, and Focus Group Discussion. The development phase is carried out through: (1) preliminary study, (2) arrangement model, (3) validation by expert from academic and also practitioner, (4) revision of product design and (5) proper model of coaching is tested. Data analysis conducted during in the field with the steps of data reduction, data display, and image/verification conclusions. The results showed that running coaching is difficult to finish. In addition, there is no structured and systematic planning, causing the implementation of coaching run by chance, depend on the demand from the school. There is no evaluation program for the coaching itself. The product of this study is coaching model Adiwiyata school impact base on participation that completed. Based on the feasibility result test conducted by experts and practitioners, the model is considered feasible to be tested by practitioners.
Pengenalan Ilmu Rekam Medis Pada Masyarakat Serta Kewajiban Tenaga Kesehatan di Rumah Sakit
Authors: Kholili Ulil
Published: July 2017

Rekam medis merupakan berkas yang berisikan catatan dan dokumen tentang identitas pasien, pemeriksaan, pengobatan, tindakan dan pelayanan lain kepada pasien pada sarana pelayanan kesehatan. Kemudian diperbaharui dengan PERMENKES No: 269/MENKES/PER/III/2008 yang dimaksud rekam medis adalah berkas yang berisi catatan dan dokumen antara lain identitas pasien, hasil pemeriksaan, pengobatan yang telah diberikan, serta tindakan dan pelayanan lain yang telah diberikan kepada pasien. Rekam medis dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu alat bukti tertulis di pengadilan. Tenaga kesehatan yang tidak membuat rekam medis selain mendapat sanksi hukum juga dapat dikenakan sanksi disiplin dan etik sesuai dengan UU Praktik Kedokteran, Peraturan KKI, Kode Etik Kedokteran Indonesia (KODEKI) dan Kode Etik Kedokteran Gigi Indonesia (KODEKGI).
Cardiovascular Diseases – A Cause to Worry in Indonesia
Authors: Suyanto Suyanto , Sandora Normalina , Burhanuddin Laode , Azrin Miftah
Published: July 2017

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), caused by disorders of the heart and blood vessels, have been associated with changes in peoples’ lifestyles due to the improving economy. In Indonesia, the prevalence CVDs tend to increase recently following the improving of national economic development. In controlling CVD, Indonesian Government particularly Ministry of Health have launched CVD control programme including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. However, this policy should be disseminated to people. Thus, the general public is more health conscious
Surveilens Penyakit Jantung dan Pembuluh Darah di Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Riau
Authors: Mitra Mitra , Gustina Tin , Mardani Said , Matwimiyadi Matwimiyadi , Alamsyah Agus , Muhammadiyah Muhammadiyah
Published: July 2017

Indonesia sedang mengalami transisi epidemiologi dibuktikan dengan terjadinya peningkatan angka kematian akibat penyakit non infeksi. Salah satu penyakit non infeksi yang saat ini cenderung menunjukkan peningkatan angka kesakitan yang cukup tinggi adalah Penyakit Jantung dan Pembuluh Darah (PJPD). Langkah awal untuk pengendalian dan pencegahan adalah melaksanakan Program Surveilens PJPD melalui deteksi dini. Surveilens aktif di lakukan di Kabupaten Kampar. Hasil Surveilans PPJPD dari faktor risiko adalah obesitas umum 11,2%, obesitas sentral 41,4%, hiperkolesterol 65,4%, Diabetes Melitus 5,6%, dan kelainan jantung 46,2%. Prevalensi faktor risiko dan gaya hidup adalah kebiasaan merokok 24,3%, kebiasaan mengkonsumsi alkohol 11,9%, kebiasaan mengkonsumsi asin 41,2%, kebiasaan mengkonsumsi lemak tinggi 72,5%, kurang mengkonsumsi sayur dan buah 53,3%, kurang aktivitas 59,3%, dan stress tinggi 35%. Untuk itu perlu dilakukan survei deteksi dini secara berkala dan berkesinambungan, mengintensifkan penyuluhan kesehatan dan melibatkan peran serta aktif masyarakat.
Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pemanfaatan Pelayanan Posyandu Lansia
Authors: Susanti Nurvi , Mitra Mitra
Published: July 2017

Laporan Dinas Kesehatan Kota Pekanbaru Tahun 2011 menunjukkan bahwa dari 19 Puskesmas yang ada di Pekanbaru, jumlah lansia terbanyak berada di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Garuda Pekanbaru (7360 orang), sedangkan jumlah kunjungan lansia (cakupan) hanya 14% dari total lansia yang ada. Cakupan ini masih jauh dari target yang diharapkan yaitu 70%. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemanfaatan pelayanaan posyandu lansia. Desain penelitian adalah cross sectional study dengan sampel sebanyak 199 orang lansia. Cara pengambilan sampel adalah Systematic Random Sampling. Analisis bivariat menggunakan uji chi square, dan analisis multivariat menggunakan uji regresi logistik ganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa variabel yang berhubungan signifikan dengan pemanfaatan pelayanaan posyandu lansia adalah sikap (POR: 6,08 95%CI:1,57-23,51), jarak (POR:0,26 95%CI:0,12-0,56), kader (POR:5,06 95%CI: 2,36-10,86), dan pendidikan (POR:2,52 95%CI:1,24-5,14). Variabel dukungan keluarga merupakan variabel konfounding (POR:2,00 95%CI:0,87-4,59). Disarankan pada instansi terkait perlunya dilakukan upaya untuk meningkatkan pemanfaatan pelayanan posyandu lansia melalui promosi dan penyuluhan tentang pemanfaatan posyandu lansia serta meningkatkan pelayanan di posyandu sehingga lansia termotivasi untuk mengunjungi posyandu lansia.
Faktor Resiko yang Berpengaruh Terhadap Kepatuhan Diet Hipertensi
Authors: Miyusliani Santi , Yunita Jasrida
Published: July 2017

Data Dinas Kesehatan Kota Pekanbaru tahun 2010, menunjukkan bahwa dari sepuluh penyakit terbesar di Puskesmas, hipertensi merupakan penyakit nomor tiga terbesar yaitu 15,6%. Di Puskesmas Sidomulyo sendiri pada tahun 2010 hipertensi merupakan penyakit peringkat pertama dari sepuluh penyakit terbesar yaitu 13,29%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kepatuhan penderita terhadap diet hipertensi di Puskesmas Sidomulyo Pekanbaru tahun 2011. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain Cross Sectional dengan jumlah sampel 177 orang dan alat ukur yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Analisa yang digunakan adalah analisa bivariat dengan uji Chi square dan analisa multivariat dengan uji Regresi Logistik Ganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada pengaruh antara pengetahuan, usia, jenis kelamin, status sosial ekonomi dan motivasi terhadap kepatuhan diet hipertensi. Faktor yang paling dominan berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan diet hipertensi adalah usia. Diharapkan kepada tenaga kesehatan Puskesmas Sidomulyo supaya lebih sering mengingatkan dan mengulang kembali informasi bahwa pentingnya mematuhi diet, seperti memberikan konseling yang mendalam tentang hipertensi.
Prevalensi Anemia, Status Gizi dan Kebiasaan Makan Pagi pada Anak Sekolah Dasar di Kecamatan Bukit Raya Kota Pekanbaru
Authors: Desfita Sri
Published: July 2017

Anemia pada anak sekolah dasar masih menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat di Indonesia. Menurut Survei Kesehatan Rumah Tangga (SKRT) tahun 2004 prevalensi anemia pada anak usia 5-11 tahun sebesar 24%. Sementara itu Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat (LSM) asing Mercy Corps. (2005) melaporkan bahwa prevalensi anemia pada anak sekolah dasar di Riau sebesar 55,6%. Survei tersebut juga melaporkan bahwa 35% anak sekolah dasar di Riau mengalami status gizi pendek. Kebiasaan makan pagi merupakan faktor determinan anemia dan status gizi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prevalensi anemia, status gizi dan kebiasaan makan pagi pada anak sekolah dasar di Kota Pekanbaru. Jenis penelitian adalah observasional dengan rancangan crossectional. Subjek penelitian adalah anak sekolah dasar usia 10-12 tahun di Kota Pekanbaru sebanyak 95 anak. Pemilihan sekolah dasar berdasarkan teknik multi stage cluster sampling, dan subjek penelitian dari sekolah dasar dipilih berdasarkan kriteria usia 10-12 tahun. Variabel penelitian adalah status anemia, status gizi berdasarkan antropometri dengan indikator Berat Badan menurut Umur (BB/U), Tinggi Badan menurut Umur (TB/U) dan Berat Badan menurut Tinggi Badan (BB/TB) dan kebiasaan makan pagi. Data status anemia diukur melalui pemeriksaan dengan metode STAT SITE MHgb, status gizi diukur dengan timbangan digital dan microtoice, kebiasaan makan pagi diperoleh melalui kuesioner. Data dianalisis secara univariat dalam bentuk tabel distribusi frekuensi. Prevalensi anemia pada anak sekolah dasar di Kecamatan Bukit Raya adalah 34,2%. Prevalensi status gizi kurang sebesar 15,2%, kurus 0,8% dan pendek 19,7%. Kebiasaan makan pagi jarang sebanyak 41,7%. Prevalensi anemia pada anak sekolah dasar di Kecamatan Bukit Raya termasuk tingkat sedang. Prevalensi status gizi kurang pada anak sekolah dasar termasuk rendah. Masih banyak ditemukan anak sekolah dasar yang jarang makan pagi
Efektivitas Kepemimpinan dan Komunikasi Tim Keselamatan Pasien di RSI Ibnu Sina Pekanbaru Riau
Authors: Ismainar Hetty , Dahesihdewi Andaru , Dwiprahasto Iwan
Published: July 2017

Keselamatan pasien merupakan prioritas dalam aspek pelayanan di rumah sakit. Upaya penyelenggaraannya diharapkan meminimalkan risiko Kejadian Tidak Diinginkan (KTD). Komite Keselamatan Pasien di Rumah Sakit (KKP-RS) adalah wadah yang berinisitif mengajak semua stakeholder untuk memperhatikan keselamatan pasien. Karakteristik efektivitas kinerja tim harus memiliki prinsip leadership. Berbagai penelitian tentang patient safety teamwork ini terus dilakukan dan hasilnya komunikasi juga merupakan salah satu aspek yang mempengaruhi efektivitas kinerja teamwork. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas kepemimpinan dan komunikasi kinerja tim KP-RS di RSI Ibnu Sina Pekanbaru, Riau. Jenis penelitian ini observasional, deskriptif menggunakan mixed methods dengan rancangan sequensial eksploratory. Wawancara mendalam dan observasi digunakan untuk mengeksplorasi persepsi dan perilaku yang menggambarkan efektivitas kepemimpinan dan komunikasi pada tim KP-RS. Kemudian dilakukan survei pada 20 informan  untuk mengelompokkan persepsi efektivitas kedua aspek tersebut kedalam level kompetensi YAKKUM. Pengolahan data kualitatif menggunakan open code 3.6 dan data kuantitatif dengan distribusi frekuensi. Subjek penelitian adalah keseluruhan anggota tim. Hasil Penelitian menunjukan dari 42 kasus laporan insiden, terjadi 45.22%  medication error, 2.38% mengakibatkan kematian dan 50% kasus tidak dilakukan analisis. Tidak ada laporan internal dan eksternal yang dilakukan oleh tim KP-RS. Evaluasi efektivitas kepemimpinan dan komunikasi masih berada pada level 2 dan 3. Kesimpulan dari penelitian adalah bahwa evaluasi efektivitas kepemimpinan dan komunikasi pada tim ini belum optimal. Fungsi, perilaku dan gaya kepemimpinan di tim KP-RS adalah passive leadership. Ronde Keselamatan Pasien (RKP), The SBAR Tools, reward and punistment adalah program yang direkomendasikan pada penelitian ini.
Pengaruh Kadar Hb dan Paritas dengan Kejadian Intra Uterine Fetal Death (IUFD) di RSUD Arifin Achmad Pekanbaru.
Authors: Triana Ani
Published: July 2017

Intra Uterine Fetal Death (IUFD) adalah janin mati dalam rahim dengan berat badan ≥ 500 gram atau kematian janin dalam rahim pada kehamilan 20 minggu atau lebih. Data yang diperoleh dari Rekam Medik RSUD Arifin Achmad Pekanbaru dari tahun 2009 sampai 2011 untuk kejadian IUFD mengalami peningkatan. Pada tahun 2009 proporsi kejadian IUFD 3,6 % dari 2929 persalinan. Pada tahun 2010 proporsi kejadian IUFD meningkat 4,2 % dari  2989 persalinan. Pada tahun 2011 proporsi meningkat 4,4 % dari  2856 persalinan. Tujuan penelitian adalah diketahuinya faktor resiko Kejadian IUFD di RSUD Arifin Achmad Pekanbaru tahun 2010-2011. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus kontrol (case control study). Kasus yaitu janin mati di dalam rahim yang dilahirkan oleh ibu di RSUD Arifin Achmad Pekanbaru tahun 2010-2011 periode Januari 2010-Desember 2011 dan kontrol yaitu bayi yang dilahirkan hidup oleh ibu di RSUD Arifin Achmad Pekanbaru tahun 2010-2011 periode Januari 2010-Desember 2011. Hasil penelitian ibu yang memiliki kadar Hb < 11 gr % lebih berisiko melahirkan IUFD 3 kali (CI 95% 1,9-4,9) dibandingkan ibu yang memilki kadar Hb ≥ 11 gr %, ibu yang memiliki paritas  0 dan > 4 lebih berisiko melahirkan dengan IUFD 1,5 kali (CI 95% 1-2,1) dibandingkan ibu yang memiliki paritas 1–4. Kesimpulan yaitu variabel independen yang memiliki hubungan sebab akibat dengan kejadian IUFD adalah kadar Hb dan paritas. Saran ditujukan bagi tenaga kesehatan yaitu aktif dalam memberikan penyuluhan, bagi RSUD Arifin Achmad Pekanbaru perlu keaktifan dalam melaksanakan AMP, dan bagi ibu hamil dan keluarga yaitu ikut serta dalam pemeriksaan kehamilan dan program KB.