bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bismuth Containing Quadruple Therapy versus Tailored Therapy as first-line treatments for Helicobacter pylori infection in a high clarithromycin resistance area
Authors: Bang Byoung Wook , Shin Jong Beom , Ko Eun Jung , Kwon Kye Sook , Shin Yong Woon , Suh Young Ju , Kim Hyungkil , Ko Weonjin
Published: September 2019

Background Increasing clarithromycin resistance has led to the need for an alternative first-line therapy for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in Korea, and bismuth containing quadruple therapy (BQT) and tailored therapy (TT) have been proposed as alternative regimens. The aim of this study was to compare the eradication rates of BQT and TT as first-line H. pylori eradication therapies. Methods H. pylori infection was diagnosed using the rapid urease test or dual-priming oligonucleotide-based multiplex polymerase chain reaction (DPO-PCR) during endoscopy. Patients positive for H. pylori were divided into two groups; those tested using the rapid urease test received empirical BQT (the BQT group) whereas those tested by DPO-PCR received TT (the TT group). Eradication rates, adverse events, and overall medical costs, which included diagnostic test and eradication regimen costs, were compared. Results Three hundred and sixty patients were included in the study (TT group 178, BQT group 182). The modified intention-to-treat eradication rates of BQT and TT were 88.2% (142/161) and 80.3% (118/147), respectively (p=0.055), and corresponding eradication rates in the per-protocol population were 88.8% (142/160) and 81.4% (118/145) (p=0.07). Compliance and adverse event rates were similar in the two groups. Average medical costs were $ 90.3 per patient in the TT group and $ 75.5 in the BQT group (p=0.000). Conclusions Empirical BQT and tailored therapy were similar in terms of H. pylori eradication rate, safety, and tolerability, but BQT was more cost-effective.
Customized versus Conventional Video Counseling for Peritoneal Dialysis Decision-making in Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5 under PD First Policy, A Randomized Controlled Study
Authors: Parapiboon Watanyu , Pitsawong Wannapat , Thammavaranucupt Kanin , Wongluechai Laddaporn , Raegasint Lalana
Published: September 2019

Purpose Un-decision for start peritoneal dialysis (PD) was a challenging problem with conventional video counseling in CKD stage 5. This study aims to evaluate customized (for local context) versus conventional video counseling for PD decision-making in CKD stage 5 under PD first policy. Methods In 120 CKD stage 5 in tertiary-care hospital, Thailand who indicated initiate PD between May 2016 to January 2017 were enrolled in a randomized, open-label, controlled study. Patients were randomized to customized and conventional video counseling. The primary outcome was the acceptance rate along with PD catheter insertion on schedule. The secondary outcomes included changing the patient’s knowledge and confidence in PD and unplanned start PD rate. Results 120 patients were analyzed (customized n=60; conventional n=60). The two groups were similar for age (55.7±12.3 vs. 56.2±13.4 years), BUN (89.8±30.8 vs. 86.8±29.5 mg/dL), Cr (10.37±5.39 vs. 11.29+4.90 mg/dl) and eGFR (4.78+2.79 vs. 5.62+2.82 mL/min/1.73m2). Acceptance rate along with PD catheter insertion on the schedule in customized video counselling group was not significant difference with conventional video counselling group (66.6% vs. 63.3%, relative risk 0.97, 95% confidence interval 0.73 to 1.29, p = 0.86). Patient’s knowledge and confidence in PD were increasing but not significant difference between both groups. Conclusions Among CKD stage 5 in PD first policy, customized counseling was not a significant difference in rate of accept for start PD along with PD catheter insertion on schedule with conventional video counseling. Other counseling method to improve the accept rate for start PD need to further investigation.
Relationship between health literacy and fast food consumption: A population-based study from southern Iran
Authors: Namdar Azam , Naghizadeh Mohammad Mehdi , Zamani Marziyeh , Montazeri Ali
Published: September 2019

Background

Having appropriate health literacy may affect the consumption of fast food. We aimed to evaluate the effect of health literacy on fast food consumption among the general population.Methods

We evaluated health literacy and fast food consumption using an appropriate questionnaire in 421 adult participants with the age range of 18-65 years old in Fasa city, Fars Province, southern Iran. Two-step cluster sampling and, then, systematic sampling were performed. Data collection was done through demographic information questionnaire, checklist on fast food consumption, and the Health Literacy for Iranian Adults (HELIA) questionnaire. Data were harvested by face-to-face conversations. Population data across groups with/without fast food intake were compared.Results

Most of our participants used fast food every few months (49.9%). People with low or unstable income consumed more fast food than others (P<0.05). Sandwich and hotdog were the most consumed fast food (60.8%) and pizza was in the next step (34.9%). Sausage and soda were the most seasoning food (66.7%). Most of our participants used fast food as dinner (67.9%) and along with their family (72.2%), suggesting the institutionalized consumption of this type of food in the family. Fun was the most frequent reason for the use of fast food (66.5%). Most of the participants completely knew about the raw materials for fast food and their adverse effects. Finally, we found that health literacy among those who used fast food was less than those who did not consumed fast food. This difference was also observed in the subscales of reading skills, critique, and decision-making.Conclusion

Differences in health literacy and its components may affect fast food consumption. In addition, there was a negative relationship between health literacy and fast food consumption, which was also observed in reading skills, critique, and decision-making.
Determinants of Neonatal Near Miss Among Neonates Admitted to Ambo University Referral Hospital and Ambo General Hospital, Ethiopia, 2019
Authors: Roga Ephrem Yohannes , kassa Nega Assefa , Bacha Yadeta Dessie
Published: September 2019

Background: Near-miss neonatal morbidity is defined as complications of neonates so severe as to be imminently life-threatening but survived due to by chance or treatment. The number of neonates who survived morbidities were approximately 3 to 6 times greater than those died. There was little evidence about neonatal near miss in Ethiopia. This study was attempted to identify the determinants of neonatal near miss among neonates admitted to Ambo University Referral Hospital and Ambo General Hospital. Methods: Hospital-based quantitative unmatched case-control study was conducted at Ambo University Referral Hospital and Ambo General Hospital from March 1to 28,2019. The respondents were recruited by simple random technique. Data were coded, entered and cleaned in EpiInfo version 7 and exported to SPSS. Both Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression were computed at 95% CI and the final model was checked by Hosmer and Lemeshow goodness fit test. Multi collinearity and confounders were not detected. Result: Multivariate analysis showed that distance more than 15km away from health facilities [AOR=2.11, 95% CI: (1.09, 4.095)], Unwanted and unplanned current pregnancy [AOR=3.71, 95% CI: (1.28, 10.79)], less than four Antenatal care visit [AOR=6.55, 95% CI: (3.07, 13.98)], Term Neonates [AOR= 0.13, 95% CI: (0.05, 0.32)], Instrumental delivery [AOR= 4.62, 95% CI: (1.78, 11.98)] and Normal birth weight [AOR=0.09, 95% CI: (0.03, 0.28)] were positively or negatively associated with Neonatal Near Miss. Conclusion and recommendations: Distance from health facilities, Antenatal care visit, current pregnancy type, birth weight, gestational age and mode of delivery were determinants of Neonatal Near Miss. Therefore, much work is needed to improve neonatal health by providing adequate Antenatal care services, health education and training Keywords: Neonatal near miss, Determinants , Ambo, Ethiopia
Influences on coping styles during pregnancy, and association with postpartum depression: a cohort study
Authors: Yu Min , Gong Wenjie , Taylor Beck , Cai Yiyuan , Xu Dong (Roman)
Published: September 2019

Background Few studies have examined protective or risk factors for coping styles of pregnant women, and studies which focus on coping in different ethnic populations are needed. The aim of this study was to investigate the coping styles of pregnant women and identify possible factors associated with coping. We further explored the effect of coping styles during pregnancy on postpartum depression.Methods Convenience sampling was used to recruit pregnant women in two maternal and child health hospitals in Hunan province, China. Participants completed the Self-made Questionnaire, Coping Style Questionnaire (CSQ), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSES), and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) at 4 time points (gestational week 12 or earlier; week 21~24; week 31~32; and 6 weeks postpartum). Totally 615 women were included in this study. Linear Regression analyses were used respectively to identify the possible predictors for coping and its effect on postpartum depression.Results (1) The resilience were associated with both positive and negative coping while self-esteem only related to positive coping in the antenatal period; (2) Women with a higher educational level scored higher on both positive and negative coping in pregnancy; (3) Higher level of positive coping and lower level of negative coping in the antenatal period were associated with postpartum depression.Conclusions Women with low self-esteem and resilience may have problems in coping in pregnancy and it would be necessary to identify women antenatally with these factors and help them deal with stressors during pregnancy better. Women with a higher level of education were more likely to use both positive and negative coping, which implied integration of different coping could be further explored in future research. Postpartum depression was associated with both positive and negative coping, indicating that coping intervention could be targeted for women with coping issues to prevent postpartum depression for care providers.
Characteristics and preventability of Obstetric ICU admissions in Far North Queensland
Authors: Jayaratnam Skandarupan , Jacob-Rodgers Sebastian , deCosta Caroline
Published: September 2019

Background The rarity of maternal deaths in developed countries has increased interest in reviewing cases of severe maternal morbidity or maternal ‘near miss’. Assessment and determining preventability among near misses is therefore important in improving the provision of maternity care. The aims of this study were to (i) describe the epidemiology of intensive care unit (ICU) admission in Far North Queensland (ii) determine the validity of the WHO near miss criteria in determining cases of severe maternal morbidity and (iii) determining preventability of severe maternal outcomes of pregnant and post-partum patients requiring admission to the ICU. Methods Retrospective observational study included all patients pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy admitted to the Cairns Hospital ICU between 1st January 2013 and 31 December 2017. Cases were reviewed by a team of Obstetricians using the modified Geller model of preventability to determine reasons for admission to ICU and to determine whether the ‘near miss’ was preventable or not.Results Sixty-nine out of 12081 (0.6%) women admitted for Obstetric care were transferred to the ICU with a total of 31 cases fulfilled WHO near miss criteria. The most common primary obstetric related diagnosis for ICU admission were hypertensive disease of pregnancy and obstetric haemorrhage. Indirect obstetric causes contributed to approximately 40% of ICU admissions. Among the 31 cases of WHO near miss, 10 cases were deemed preventable with the most common reason for preventability related to lack of recognition of high-risk clinical status. Conclusion Maternal ‘near miss’ and rates of Obstetric admission to the ICU at Cairns Hospital are reassuringly low. An audit of near miss cases describing preventability is feasible and informs areas for improvement in the management of ‘near miss’ cases.
Anemia and its determinants among TB-HIV co-infected adults of ART naïve in two public hospitals of Mekelle, Ethiopia: a facility based cross-sectional study
Authors: Gezae Kebede Embaye , Mebrahtu Kiflom Hagos , G/silasse Assefa Ayalew
Published: September 2019

Background Anemia has up to 87% prevalence in high Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV burden settings of the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) including Ethiopia. It increases Lost to follow up (LTFU) rate, reduces quality of life and shortens the life expectancy of TB-HIV patients. Despite these facts, there is limited information on anemia and its determinants among TB-HIV adults of ART naïve in Ethiopia in general. Hence, the current study will partly fill the gap in the setting particularily.Methods A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted among 305 TB-HIV co-infected patients of ART naïve who have been started treatment from January, 2009 to December, 2017 in two public hospital of Mekelle, Ethiopia by reviewing an ART register and patient medical charts. A Generalized Linear Model (GLM) of binomial family with link function logit (logit model) was fitted to identify the statistically significant determinants of anemia. Finally, the decision was made based on the 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI) and the magnitude of association was measured based on the Adjusted Odds ratio (Adj. OR).Results At baseline, the cumulative prevalence of anemia was 59.0% (95% CI: 53.3% – 64.6%) where the prevalence of mild, moderate and severe anemia’s 24.6%, 28.2% and 6.2%, respectively. Female sex ((Adj.OR = 0.379; 95% CI: 0.226 – 0.635) and Body Mass Index (Adj. OR = 0.897, 95% CI: 0.823 - 0.977) reduces the odds of developing anemia whereas baseline ambulatory functional status (Adj. OR = 2.302; 95% CI: 1.293 - 4.097), Bedridden functional status (Adj. OR = 2.352; 95% CI: 1.074 - 5.149), HIV Clinical stage III (Adj. OR = 2.987; 95% CI: 1.226-7.279) and HIV Clinical stage IV (Adj. OR = 3.056; 95% CI: 1.219 - 7.657) increases the odds of anemia in TB-HIV co-infected adults of ART naïve in the current study.Conclusion Six in every ten TB-HIV co-infected adults of ART naïve developed anemia at baseline. Therefore, curious attention has to be given to undernourished, advanced clinical stage (III and IV) and non-working functional status TB-HIV adults to reducing anemia associated bad consequences.
Impact of nonbiological factors on the stage of diagnosis and cancer-specific mortality for gynecologic cancer: a competing risk analysis
Authors: Wang Xinyu , Zhang Chaoli , Zhang Xin , Chen Jun , Feng Guoshuang
Published: September 2019

Background The emphasis on gynecologic cancer prognosis has been on clinicopathological features and molecular markers, and few studies to date have investigated the relationship between the nonbiological factors (NBFs) and the entire gynecologic cancer patients. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of race, marital status, insurance type, socioeconomic status, and education degree on the stage of diagnosis and the risk of cancer-specific mortality for gynecologic cancer patients.Methods Data was obtained from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results database between 2007 and 2014. Survival time between different groups was compared using Kaplan-Meier analysis and log-rank tests. A multivariate logistic regression model was utilized to identify NBFs associated with stage at diagnosis. Fine and Gray competing risk regression models were used to identify NBFs associated with cancer-specific survival.Results 35,854 patients were included in this analysis. After adjusting for age and malignancy site, gynecologic cancer patients who were single, divorced, black, any-Medicaid insured were more likely to present with metastatic disease at diagnosis. For both metastatic and non-metastatic gynecologic cancer, being single, divorced, widowed, black, any-Medicaid insured, uninsured, and having lower socioeconomic status were all significant predictors of poor cancer-specific survival.Conclusions The characteristics of being unmarried, black, any-Medicaid insured, and having lower socioeconomic status have a significant impact on the early diagnosis and survival of gynecologic cancer patients. Future improvements in cancer care and adequate social support is imperative and would play a vital role in the prognosis of this disadvantaged group.
In‐Field Spatial Variability of Corn Stalk Nitrate Test Results
Authors: Maresma Angel , Berenguer Pilar , Breslauer Rachel S. , Tagarakis Aristotelis C. , Kharel Tulsi P. , Czymmek Karl J. , Ketterings Quirine M.
Published: September 2019

The corn (Zea mays L.) stalk nitrate test (CSNT) is a postharvest plant test that provides feedback on N supply vs. crop needs of a growing season. As such, test results can provide information on the need for adjustments in N management in future years. However, CSNT‐N can be variable within fields. The aim of this study was to (i) describe and relate within‐field CSNT‐N and corn silage yield spatial variability and (ii) to evaluate a yield‐based, targeted, CSNT sampling alternative. In 2013, five corn fields were grid sampled to determine the impact of sampling density on accuracy of CSNT‐N classification for the whole field. Close‐proximity variability (within a 3‐m row) was determined as well. In 2014, the study was expanded to include three additional fields with 2013 and 2014 yield data. Results showed similar means and standard deviation (SD) for close‐proximity sampling and whole‐field sampling. Thus, time and resources invested in CSNT sampling can be reduced with close‐proximity sampling. Current sampling guidelines (composite sample per field using a sampling intensity of 2.5 stalks ha−1) resulted in probabilities of estimating a field's mean CSNT‐N of 25, 32, and 72% for coefficients of variation (CV) of ±6.4, ±11, and ±22%, respectively. High‐yielding areas had more homogenous CSNT‐N values than low‐yielding areas. The analysis of corn stalks per yield zone resulted in reduced CSNT‐N spatial variability. Even intense sampling strategies for whole fields can result in interpretation errors while yield‐based CSNT sampling results in more meaningful information for N management.

Core Ideas

Corn stalk nitrate test results help corn growers fine‐tune N management.

Within‐field corn stalk nitrate test‐N variability can lead to incorrect interpretations.

Adoption of corn stalk nitrate test use can be enhanced with yield‐based field sampling.

The ratio of yield and corn stalk nitrate test‐N may be helpful to identify areas with sufficient N.
Rotation Effects on Corn and Soybean Yield Inferred from Satellite and Field‐level Data
Authors: Beal Cohen Allegra A. , Seifert Christopher A. , Azzari George , Lobell David B.
Published: September 2019

Remote sensing provides a way of studying agricultural systems when proprietary data and field studies are unavailable. As satellite data become more plentiful and accurate, they have been used to analyze crop yields and, when paired with field data, the effects of management practices. However, satellite data have rarely been used alone to quantify the effects of management practices. This study was conducted to determine whether satellite data can replicate field data findings on the yield benefits of rotation practices. We investigated the yield benefits of crop rotation on corn (Zea mays L.) and soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] using estimates generated from satellite imagery in Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois and compared these to yield benefits from field‐level data between 2007 and 2012. After adjusting for environmental differences between fields with and without rotations, satellite data show yield benefits of 1.0% with a range of −8.9 to 9.7% for corn rotations and 10.8% with a range of 4.6 to 17.6% for soybean rotations, within the range of effects found in the literature and not significantly different from estimates of 4.3% for rainfed corn and 10.3% for rainfed soybean found using the field‐level data. Based on our findings, we conclude that satellite data can be used to evaluate rotation practices without ground data.

Core Ideas

Satellite data showed yield benefits of 1.0 and 10.8% for rotated corn and soybean from 2007 to 2012.

These results are within the range of effects found in the literature.

These results are not significantly different from those found with field‐level data.

Satellite data are a promising source with which to answer rotation questions.
Potential Alterations in the Chemical Structure of Soil Organic Matter Components during Sodium Hydroxide Extraction
Authors: Chen Xi , Jin Mengcan , Xu Yujun , Chu Wenying , Olk Daniel C. , Hu Jingwei , Jiang Yanyu , Mao Jingdong , Gao Hongjian , Thompson Michael L.
Published: September 2019

The use of alkaline solutions, especially 0.1 to 0.5 M NaOH solutions, for the extraction of humic substances (HS) from soils is controversial because of the potential for chemical and physical alteration of the organic materials in soils. Therefore, it is important to investigate the effects of NaOH extraction on the chemical structure of natural organic matter (NOM) in terrestrial ecosystems. By using solid‐state nuclear magnetic resonance, we investigated the impact of NaOH and water extractions on the chemical structure of insoluble and extractable fractions of three model components of NOM: cellulose, van Soest lignin, and peat. We found both sp2–hybridized and carboxyl C groups occurred in the NaOH‐extractable cellulose fraction relative to the bulk cellulose. Compounds solubilized from the lignin by treatment with 0.1 M NaOH were dominated by aromatic C‐O, aromatic C, and OCH3 functional groups, indicating that some free phenolic monomers were extracted by the alkaline solution. Compared with the bulk peat, the concentration of COO/NCO and sp2–hybridized C in NaOH‐reconstituted peat sample increased by 40 and 5%, respectively, whereas the concentration of carbohydrate C decreased by 14%. In summary, the chemical structures of cellulose, van Soest lignin, and the peat were altered to some extent by the 0.1 M NaOH extraction. These observations provide useful context in the consideration of potential alterations in chemical composition when one interprets results of HS extractions employing NaOH solutions. Future research will establish the proportion of these alterations that may result from an alternative, slower procedure for acidifying solutions after NaOH extraction.

Core Ideas

Some unintended chemical reactions may occur in SOM during alkaline extraction.

Alkaline extraction may cause an increase of COO/NCO and sp2–hybridized C groups.

Alkaline extraction may induce a decrease of O‐alkyl C and anomeric C groups.
Identification of Founding Accessions and Patterns of Relatedness and Inbreeding Derived from Historical Pedigree Data in a Red Clover Germplasm Collection in New Zealand
Authors: Egan Lucy M. , Hofmann Rainer W. , Ghamkhar Kioumars , Hoyos‐Villegas Valerio
Published: September 2019

Pedigree maps are useful for germplasm exploration and identification of genetic bottlenecks. The primary objective of this study was to construct pedigree maps for red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) accessions held in the Margot Forde Germplasm Centre (MFGC) in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Pedigree data from accessions introduced into the MFGC between 1934 and 2016 were used. Data were filtered for accessions with breeding activity. A total of 30 founding accessions was identified, of which 25 were categorized as “New Zealand Broad,” two as “English Broad,” another two as “English Giant Hybrid,” and one as “Cotswold Broad.” The first synthetic form was identified from parents derived from English Broad and English Giant Hybrid. Influencing founder accessions were also identified. A relationship between introductions, relatedness, and geographic origin was found. The inbreeding and kinship coefficients were estimated across the population. The largest number of traced generations was eight. A total of 1742 accessions was used in the estimation of relatedness coefficients, with mean relatedness of 0.005. Overall mean inbreeding was 0.56%. Among the accessions with nonzero inbreeding coefficients, inbreeding was 10.68%. A sharp increase in inbreeding was found in the 1990s. Although inbreeding remained stable in the last three decades, a relationship between inbreeding and new introductions into the collection was found (r = 0.62). We conclude red clover diversity has been successfully maintained at MFGC during the past 80 yr. However, risk in loss of diversity is present unless germplasm exploration techniques, such as pedigree analysis, and novel breeding patterns are undertaken.
Asymmetric and Symmetric Warming–Induced Stability of Organic Carbon in a Calcareous Soil
Authors: Zhang Chunhua , Tang Guoyong , Sun Yongyu
Published: September 2019

Seasonal asymmetric warming is a distinguishing feature of climate change that is not regularly considered when studying the effects of global change on terrestrial ecosystems. The responses of the stability of soil organic carbon (SOC) in calcareous soils to asymmetric and symmetric warming are not clear. A 5‐yr warming experiment, using infrared radiators, was performed to evaluate the effects of symmetric and seasonal asymmetric warming on SOC stability in a calcareous soil in the Karst region, southwest China. The bulk soils were fractionated to density fractions (i.e., light and heavy fractions, separated by 1.7 g mL−1 NaI solution) and then recalcitrant fractions with a combination of density fractionation and acid hydrolysis techniques. Soil organic C densities in the warming treatments (1.95–2.02 g kg−1) were close to the control (nonwarming treatment, 1.94 g kg−1). Warming negligibly affected organic C densities in the two density fractions and recalcitrant fractions, except for the recalcitrant C of light fraction (RC‐LF). On average, the RC‐LF density in the warming treatments was 18.18% higher than the control. Among the warming treatments, the RC‐LF density in the symmetric warming treatment was significantly (P < 0.05) higher than the moderately, highly, and extremely asymmetric warming treatments. The findings reveal that short‐term warming can enhance the recalcitrance of unprotected C in a calcareous soil. Symmetric warming potentially overestimates the recalcitrance of the unprotected C pool in the surface soil, compared with the projected asymmetric warming scenario. It may be related to the summer‐autumn warming‐induced increases in the turnover of SOC and biochemical recalcitrance of unprotected C.

Core Ideas

Warming slightly affects the capacity of soil to physically protect C in calcareous soils.

Warming may enhance biochemical recalcitrance of light fraction in calcareous soils.

Symmetric warming potentially overestimates the recalcitrance of light fraction.
Has Nigerian agricultural output spurred economic growth: the financing gap model using stepwise regression
Authors: Abiodun Okunlola Funso , Osagie Osuma Godswill , Ehimare Omankhanlen Alexander
Published: September 2019

This study examined if the Nigerian agricultural output has spurred economic growth and the best fit agricultural financing gap model for growing the economy. The study explored the dynamics of different technicality approach that stepwise regression has to offer. From the seven baskets of predictors – agricultural guaranteed finance to oil palm, cocoa, groundnuts, fishery, poultry, cattle, roots and tubers – the step fitted three predictors: roots and tubers, cocoa and poultry based on “a b” parameter with the highest “t-stats” and significant p-value and subsequently executed the model using stepwise regression analysis with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. The dataset covers a thirty-six year period from 1981 to 2017. The source of the data is from the Central Bank of Nigeria 2018 statistical bulletin. The findings showed that individually, root and tubers has the most contributory impact on economic growth with 81 percent. Jointly followed is cocoa at 87 percent and poultry at 90 percent. The study thus recommends a comparative cost advantage to financing agriculture with the most impactful contribution to economic growth based on the model.
Do Store Atmosphere and Perceived Value Matter in Satisfying and Predicting the Millennials’ Behavioral Intention in a Café Setting?
Authors: Sitinjak Martinus Fieser , Pangaribuan Christian Haposan , Tafriza Nabila
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of store atmosphere and perceived value on customer satisfaction and its impact on behavioral intention on the millennial segment. This type of research was a quantitative method using associative research approach and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) methods measured by Smart-PLS 3.0. The distribution of questionnaires was a non-probability with simple random sampling. The survey was conducted to 200 college students between the ages of 17 and 30 at a café in a shopping mall in Jakarta in 3 months (December 2017 until February 2018). The result shows that the store atmosphere can be used to generate perceived value, customer satisfaction, and behavioral intention. However, store atmosphere is confirmed to be the main behavioral intention predictor directly and indirectly.
Structural Relationship between Social Benefit, Dependency, Satisfaction, and Habit Formation on the Use of Social Media
Authors: Santoso Singgih , Oetomo Budi Sutedjo Dharma
Published: September 2019

The main objective of the research was to investigate whether a consumers’ habit formation was influenced by the satisfaction they got because of the social benefit and dependency on the use of social media. The research design used survey methods with questionnaires for 100 respondents. The researchers employed Structural Equation Models (SEM) with AMOS software to test the research model. From consumer’s profiles, the results show that the most widely used types of social media are Line and Instagram. Most consumers use more than three hours every day to access social media to do tasks and chat. In testing the relationship between variables in the research model, the results show that dependency has a positive effect on satisfaction, but the social benefit does not. Moreover, satisfaction has a positive effect on habit formation. Those results show that consumer behavior through social media can be strengthened by increasing product satisfaction and the intense use of social media. Hence, the findings of this research may give insights to the marketer to use social media as a product quality promotion media.
How Structural and Environment Variables Affect Job Satisfaction of Hotel Employees in Surabaya?
Authors: Kartika Endo Wijaya , Nugroho Agustinus , Oktavio Adrie
Published: September 2019

This research focused on structural variables that could be controlled by the company and environment variables that could not be controlled by the company. These two variables could influence the creation of job satisfaction by hotel employees in Surabaya. This research was associative causal research using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) as a statistical tool with SmartPLS 2.0 as the statistical software. This research used the non-probability method with convenience sampling technique with employees from four and five star hotels in Surabaya as the population. The total sample was 100 respondents. This research was conducted from November 2018 to January 2019. The results of this study show that structural variables have a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. Meanwhile, environment variables have a negative and significant effect on job satisfaction.
Gender Differences in Students’ Entrepreneurial Interest in Higher Education at Tangerang
Authors: Mardisentosa Bambang , Khusaini Khusaini
Published: September 2019

This research aimed to analyze the differences in entrepreneurial interest between male and female students. The research used independent sample test approaches. The population was the students in Tangerang with a locus at Syekh-Yusuf Islamic University, Rahardja College of Information and Computer Management, and Yuppentek College of Technology with a total of 5.803 students. The samples consisted of 487 students using Slovin formulation that were taken randomly by using proportionate simple random sampling technique. The instrument used was the questionnaire. The model analysis was Mann-Whitney U-test and Kruskal-Wallis test. The result shows that the students’ entrepreneurial interest in Tangerang is included in the high category. The highest of students’ entrepreneurial interest is Rahardja College Information and Computer Management results prove that there is no difference in entrepreneurial interest between male and female students. It is because the students have gained the knowledge and comprehension of entrepreneurship. Significantly, the students’ entrepreneurial interests at Syekh-Yusuf Islamic University, Rahardja College of Information and Computer Management, and Yuppentek College of Technology are no different. This study contributes to the entrepreneurship and gender literature in the context of the economies of regions and developing countries.
Risk Management Framework for Social Enterprise: A Case of Vegetarian Restaurant
Authors: Sari Maitri Purnama , Sundiman Didi
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this research was to find out the risks influenced the field of business for social enterprises, and how these risks affected the aspects of social enterprise. This research used a qualitative research approach. The data analyzed in this research were the results of questionnaires and interviews with 17 informants from the vegetarian restaurants in Batam. The results of the questionnaire were processed using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) as analytical tools. This research used descriptive statistical analysis techniques as a data analysis. The results show that the risks examined in this research influence financial losses, image, growth, and quality of the organization. The intention and behavior risk has the highest effect, while financial risk is the lowest.
The Effect of Green Accounting Implementation on Improving the Environmental Performance of Mining and Energy Companies in Indonesia
Authors: Wahyuni Wahyuni , Meutia Inten , Syamsurijal Syamsurijal
Published: September 2019

The research explored implementation of green accounting that was taken from the green accounting concept containing quantitative and qualitative information reported by the company. The observation period of this research was three years from 2014 to 2016. The object of this research was the mining and energy companies registered in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) database in Indonesia. The data used were secondary data obtained from sustainability reporting with the GRI-G4 report type. Data analysis was using panel data regression with a random effect model approach. The results show that the implementation of green accounting in the form of recycled materials, renewable energy, and green cost allocation has a positive and significant effect on improving environmental performance. Conversely, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund allocations do not affect environmental performance.
Maximality on Construction of Ternary Cross Bifix Free Code
Authors: Affaf Mohammad
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this research was to show that ternary cross bifix free code CBFS3(2m+1) and CBFS3(2m+2) achieved the maximum for every natural number m. This research was a literature review. A cross bifix free codes was constructed by using Dyck path method which achieved the maximality, that was non-expandable on binary set sequences for appropriate length. This result is obtained by partitioning members of CBFS3(2m+1) and CBFS3(2m+2) and comparing them with the maximality of CBFS2(2m+1) and CBFS2(2m+2). For small length 3, the result also shows that the code CBFS3(3) is optimal.
Directive forms Expressed by Male and Female Respondents in Different Situational Contexts
Authors: Gavenila Euodia Inge , Arsa Yohanes , Pasaribu Truly Almendo
Published: September 2019

This research intended to explore the relationship between language and gender by answering two research questions. First, it was how male and female respondents expressed directive forms. Second, it was what the social factors that influenced the choice of directive forms were. The two issues were considered urgent because gender was a variable that determined how people used language, including directive forms. Data were collected by distributing offline open-ended questionnaires to 18 students from the 2015-2017 batch of the English Language Education Study Program (ELESP) of Sanata Dharma University. The results show that to some extent females and males express directive forms differently. Men tend to be direct in expressing directive messages, while women use interrogative and declarative forms in delivering the messages since these forms are considered as more polite and less direct. Women tend to save their faces by using more indirect or polite forms because they avoid being considered impolite. Then, social class, the relationship between participants, and formality alsoinfluence the use of directive forms.
The Effectiveness of Learning By Teaching (LBT): A Case of Junior High School Students Studying Tenses
Authors: Setiawan Michael
Published: September 2019

This research aimed to see if learning by teaching (LBT) could really be implemented in classrooms. This case study intended to discover if LBT was applicable to teach tenses. This quantitative research involved 50 students from the two of 8th grade classes in one junior high school in Jakarta, one of which acted as the control group and the other one as the experimental group. This research focused on the learning of five tenses, namely the simple present tense, the simple past tense, the simple future tense, the simple present continuous tense, and the simple present perfect tense. A pre-test was employed before the research started and after the treatment had been given to the experimental group, a post-test was given a week after, and another post-test was given three months later. The results show that LBT helps the subjects learn better. Moreover, they also remember their materials longer. Therefore, LBT can be a good student-centered activity which has been proven successful.
Grammar Learning Strategies Applied at the Chinese Department of Bina Nusantara University
Authors: Go Yetty , Zhang Sofi , Rahardjanti Titi
Published: September 2019

The aims of this research were to investigate the Chinese language learning strategy used among students of Chinese Department class of 2021 Binus University, the relationship between gender and language learning strategy use, the relationship between language learning strategy and learning achievement, and also the language learning strategy used by students with high learning achievement in the subject of Grammar. This research used Oxford’s language learning strategy questionnaire that was “Strategy for Language Learning (SILL)” to investigate the students’ language learning strategy. This research finds out that the language learning strategy employed by the most students are metacognitive strategy and strategy to be used by high learning achievement students in grammar subject are also metacognitive strategy. It also finds out that female students use more language learning strategies compared to male students, although the difference is not too significant. Results of Pearson Correlation’s test indicate no significant relationship between the students’ language learning strategy and learning achievement. This research shows that there is no dominant language learning strategy used by Chinese Literature students.
Socio-Economic Impact of Local Alcohol Consumption by Consumers in Haramaya Town, East Hararghe, Ethiophia
Authors: Teka Kersemi Fekadu
Published: September 2019

The main aim of this research was to assess the socio-economic impact of local alcohol consumption among adult in Haramaya town, East Hararghe, Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2018 using mixed methods of data collection. A total of 120 samples were included in the research. The most consuming local alcohols were Tell, Katikala, and Tej respectively in the research area. The research found the current prevalence of consuming local alcohol practices was among male sex, productive age groups, followers orthodox church, married respondents, illiterate respondents, and the respondents with low daily income (daily laborers). Besides that, it finds out that consuming local alcohol are leading to different socio-economic problems, such as social problems (discrimination, failure to role play, and low social interaction), economic problems (poverty and lack of saving resources), health problems (headache, vomiting, and loss of appetite), and problems of domestic violence (divorce and lack of proper socialization of their children). Thegovernment with stakeholders should develop a policy to control the production and disruption of local alcohol, as well as develop coping mechanisms for the consumers, producers, and sellers.
Functional Aspect of Seating furniture at Taman Fatahillah, Jakarta
Authors: Caroline Octaviana Sylvia , Kartono Bambang , Sofiana Yunida , Indahyani Titi
Published: September 2019

The goal of this research was to add visual-captured data and analytical from the aspects of function as inputs for designers to be able to propose design on revitalizing the area of Taman Fatahillah. There were two problems that had been found. First, the historical street furniture had not been thought to be part of a new development of the area. Second, the newly added street furniture had not been integrated into the original purpose of Taman Fatahillah. The research used qualitative descriptive methodology with observation and visual-captured methods to collect all data needed. The conclusions are the seating furniture from the old plan has been changed its function, some of them function properly, and one of them does not function properly. Part of the newly added seating furniture in this area functionally works, but one of them does not functionally integrate into the surroundings of Taman Fatahillah as a historical revitalized public area.
Students’ Perception on the Role of Practitioner-Tutors in the Design Studio
Authors: Kusumowidagdo Astrid
Published: September 2019

This research explored the perception of the students on the role of practitioner-tutors in the learning process of the Design Studio courses. Practitioner-tutors were commonly employed in the learning process at university and generally provided a collaborative contribution for the teaching team of lecturers or persons in charge of the design studios. The research utilized the quantitative method with surveys and was analyzed using the descriptive statistics method. The objects of the research were twenty practitioner-tutors in four design studios, and the respondents were a hundred students from various years of study. The research variables of the roles of practitioner-tutors included learning goal orientation, feedback seeking, help-seeking, and behavior learning engagement. In conclusion, the research shows that students perceive the role of the practitioner-tutors in the four dimensions as quite good, with the highest merits being, in consecutive order, learning goal orientation and feedback seeking. Meanwhile, help-seeking and behavior learning engagement variables both are placed last with the same value. The benefit of this research is applied to the design studio course manager, and tutors for the better process of tutoring in a design studio course and giving the foundation for further similar research.
Measuring Patient Satisfaction from Attitude toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Moderated by Patient Religiosity
Authors: Akhrani Lusy Asa , Ardyaningrum Yeni
Published: September 2019

This research aimed to determine whether religiosity was able to be a moderator and strengthen the role of attitudes on CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) as the originator of patient satisfaction in ‘sangkal putung’ treatment. The research applied a quantitative method with accidental sampling technique. The number of research respondents was 90 people aged 18 to 67 years old who visited the ‘sangkal putung’ at least twice and conducted treatment in the last 10 years. The research instrument used was SACAM (Scale for Attitude towards CAM) with the reliability of 0,843, PSQ-18 (Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short Form) with the reliability of 0,859, and the Religiosity Scale was modified and rearranged based on the dimensions of religiosity by Stark & Glock with the reliability of 0,929. The research indicates that religiosity has a significant effect to strengthen the role of attitudes toward CAM as the originator of the treatment satisfaction of ‘sangkal putung’ patients. It means that the higher patient’s religiosity, the higher role of attitude towards CAM as the originator of the treatment satisfaction of ‘sangkal putung’ patients. Around 32,1% of the attitudes role towards cam works as a source of patient satisfaction of ‘sangkal putung’ treatment.
Rethinking Art, Design, and Cultural History for the Indonesian Design Education and Creative Economy
Authors: Kurniawan Michael Nathaniel
Published: September 2019

This research used extensive literature reviews of the history of Design HE, Art and Design History, Creative and Cultural Industries, Cultural Heritage Studies, and Design Studies to rethink the history, concepts, and common teaching practices of Art, Design, and Cultural History within the Design HE curriculum, especially for the Visual Communication Design Undergraduate program as it contributed to almost all of the creative industries’ sub-sectors. It is discovered that since the Industrial Revolution, the Design HE, the art and cultural museum, and the economy actually shares a strong correlation that has long been rejected and mostly forgotten. Exploring this correlation helps to determine the role of cultural heritage in the creative economy and to position Indonesian cultural heritage as central in the design curriculum. On this account, Art, Design, and Cultural History subject(s) should encourage designers to create new designs as active efforts to preserve past cultural values that also function as creative and critical interventions towards the global creative economy phenomenon.
Does Experience Lead People to Buy? The Formation of Brand Loyalty Using the Theory of Love on Older Consumers
Authors: Sjabadhyni Bertina , Mustika Martina Dwi , Pane Kinanti Alvani , Kaur Deepraj , Eryandra Alvin
Published: September 2019

This research investigated factors that influence the positive brand experiences of older consumers that lead them to be loyal to the product. Data were collected using a paper-based survey, and 362 older consumers participated in the research. Using path analysis, the results suggested that the relationship between brand experience and brand loyalty was stronger when the experience of older consumers predicted their loyalty through affectivity and trust. This research provided evidence that the consumer and brand relationship could be explained using the triangular theory of love and the theory of planned behavior. It can be concluded that the affection and trust of older consumers are essential. Thus, their experience of the product leadsto loyalty.