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The Effect of Return on Equity (ROE) and Earning per Share (EPS) on Stock Prices In Indonesia Stock Exchange 2015-2018
Authors: Lusiana Herlina
Published: May 2021

This study aims to analyze the source of a company's profitability by choosing two main factors namely, Return on Equity (ROE) and Earning per Share (EPS) as the strength and resilience of companies engaged in food and beverage listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This study uses time series data from 2015 to 2018. The dependent variable is the stock price. Meanwhile the independent variables are Return on Equity (ROE) and Earning per Share (EPS). The determination of the sample uses positive sampling, the sampling technique uses two special criteria from researchers. The first criterion, only food and beverage companies that publish financial statements in full during the period 2015 to 2018, and the second criterion, food and beverage companies that have financial statement data in accordance with the studied variables, namely Return on Equity (ROE) and Earning per Share (EPS). Samples that meet the criteria are 11 registered food and beverage companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2015 to 2018. Data analysis techniques using multiple linear regression with the help of the SPSS program.The findings show that Return on Equity (ROE) has a positive and significant impact on stock prices, while Earning per Share (EPS) has an impact negative and significant to stock prices. This finding confirms that strength the profitability of a company through Return on Equity (ROE) affects the stock prices of food and beverage companies in Indonesia. Therefore, it is important to maintain the company's profitability through Return on Equity (ROE) from the investor's perspective, not from the company's view. Meanwhile, interesting findings from a company's profitability through Earning per Share (EPS) do not affect the stock prices of food and beverage companies in Indonesia. Because earnings per share or earning per share (EPS) is obtained from the perspective of the company's financial statements where there are differences in the size and size of the company's expenses other than earning per share (EPS) can turn out to be high if the number of shares outstanding is reduced.

Keywords: Profitability, Return on Equity (ROE), Earnings per Share (EPS), Stock Prices, Indonesia stock exchange (IDX)
Top Management Support Functions in Higher Education Management Accounting Information Systems
Authors: Hertati Lesi , Nazarudin Nazarudin , Fery Irlan
Published: May 2021

The function of the management accounting information system is very important in universities, as it provides input to leaders for accurate decision making. Higher education leaders must listen more and provide good work management and require an accounting system in order to survive amid the heavy workload of lecturers that are not balanced with balanced wages. Accounting information systems can help universities expand their reach to remote locations, acquire new forms and workflows, and possibly change teaching patterns virtually. The management accounting information system is a collection (integration) of sub-systems / components, both physical and non-physical, which are interconnected and harmoniously cooperate with each other to process transaction data related to financial matters into financial information. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of top management support on the function of the accounting system. The unit of analysis in this research is the related sub-unit within the management of higher education institutions in South Sumatra-Indonesia. The results showed that top management support greatly influenced the function of the management accounting information system. The results of the study found that the life cycle of accounting information system development supports top management which includes planning, design and implementation (top management support is conceptualized as the involvement and participation of top-level management of the organization in information technology / accounting information system activities on lecturer work reports, lecturer salaries and managers. College.
The Role of Accounting Information System Afflication In Reliability Financial Reporting
Authors: Hertati Lesi , Safkaur Otniel , Yanti Dwi , Fery Irlan , Azwardi Peny Cahaya
Published: May 2021

The manifestation of regional financial autonomy can be seen in the regional financial accounting information system as a good government system characterized by increasingly low problems so that the information generated by the central government and regional governments in Indonesia is a form of quality financial reporting and effective application of accounting systems by various government agencies in Indonesia. Indonesia. This study aims to find out how the successful application of accounting information systems on financial reporting performance was produced. This study uses causality and population verification methods in this study are the district and city governments in the provinces of Papua and West Papua. The sampling technique uses a census so that all members of the population become research samples. The results of this study show empirical evidence that the successful application of accounting information systems and financial reporting performance is transparent and accountable.
The Effect of Sales Promotion on Purchasing Decisions
Authors: Suryani Indri , Syafarudin Afriapollo
Published: May 2021

To trigger consumer transactions in order to buy a certain product and encourage aggressive purchasing decisions. One trick is that promotion is able to stimulate demand for a product. With the promotion, it is expected that consumers will want to try these products and encourage existing consumers to buy products more often so that re-purchases will occur and the sales volume of a company's products will increase. Promotion is an important factor in realizing the sales goals of a company. In order for consumers to be willing to subscribe, they must first be able to try or research the goods produced by the company, so that buyers can be sure of these goods. Targeted promotion is expected to have a positive effect on increasing sales. Promotion is an important aspect of marketing management and is often said to be a continuous process. With promotion, people who are not interested in buying a product will be interested and try the product so that consumers make a purchase. The type of promotional mix is ​​the combination of the best strategies from the variables of advertising, personal selling, and other promotional tools, all of which are planned to achieve the goals of the sales program. This study aims to examine the effect of promotion on glove purchasing decisions. Respondents of this study used 150 research samples at various hospitals, namely doctors and health workers, the tools used in this study used the PLS (Partial Least Square) analysis method. The results of this research are the effect of promotion on purchasing decisions accepted.

 

Keywords: Sales Promotion, Purchasing Decision
The Determinants Factors of Capital Expenditure
Authors: Ishak Jouzar Farouq , Sari Yeni Priatna , Dwitayanti Yevi , Mauluddi Hasbi Assidiki
Published: May 2021

This study examines the determinant factors of capital expenditure government, through local own-source revenue, revenue sharing fund, general allocation fund, and special allocation fund. The data was collected from 23 provincial government in Indonesia. The method used is multiple regression in provincial government in 2010-2019. The regression results support all hypotheses, but not the fourth hypothesis. This study shows that provincial government can not to be autonomous and need funding from central government. This study offers a robust link between local own-source revenue and balance fund by examining how their interaction produces a variation in the level of capital expenditure.
Effect of Change in USMLE Step 1 Grading on Orthopaedic Surgery Applicants: A Survey of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Directors
Authors: Gu Alex , Farrar Jacob , Fassihi Safa C. , Stake Seth , Ramamurti Pradip , Wei Chapman , Wessel Lauren E. , Fufa Duretti T. , Rao Raj D.
Published: May 2021

Introduction:

Recently, the Federation of State Medical Boards and the National Board of Medical Examiners, cosponsors of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), changed the USMLE Step 1 results from a three-digit score to a pass/fail format. The purpose of this study was to analyze the opinions of program directors (PDs) to predict how the evaluation of orthopaedic surgery residency applicants will change following the change.

Methods:

A 17-question online survey was distributed to PDs via e-mail. This survey covered program demographics, questions regarding the relative importance of various factors for selection of interviews, and perceived changes and effect of the scoring change. Responses were aggregated and analyzed.

Results:

PDs indicated that the three highest scored factors were (1) failure in prior attempts in USMLE/COMLEX examinations (4.7), (2) audition elective/rotation within your department (4.5), and (3) personal prior knowledge of the applicant (4.1). In addition, 38 PDs (81.1%) anticipate that they will require USMLE Step 2 clinical knowledge scores for interview consideration.

Conclusion:

Most orthopaedic surgery PDs think that the change in score reporting for the USMLE Step 1 will result in additional requirements and changes in how programs select applicants and do not support the decision.
Exploring the Students’ Behavior Intentions to Adopt E-Learning Technology: A Survey Study Based on COVID-19 Crisis
Authors: Fouad Altameemi Arshed , Abdula Fatah Al-Slehat Zaher
Published: May 2021

E-learning technology adoption has become, during the COVID-19 pandemic, an essential requirement and a new trend to manage the academic activities in the universities which follow traditional education (Face-to-Face Classroom). Because of the significant effect of coronavirus pandemic on the educational Process, this study's primary purpose is to gain an insight into the factors affecting the students' acceptance and their intentions to adopt an e-learning system in the faculty of business at Tafila university in Jordan. A total number of 257 students with different college disciplinary took part in the study by engaging via a survey distributed as a link by WhatsApp, E-mail, and Thuraya Platform. The study formulated a model based on a UTAUT of (Venkatesh et al., 2003) and suggested a new two moderating factors (study qualification level and scientific disciplinary) after drop two variables from the original model to make the model applicable in the context of a study. The data collection analyzed by smart PLS revealed that the research model constructs have positive explanatory power of the student's behavioral intention to adopt an e-learning system and improved after the moderating effect. Final result Sof this study states that the scientific discipline is a critical moderating factor that moderated the behavioral intentions to adopt e-learning technology from Tafila university students' viewpoint and accepted the new situation of academic activities with behavioral intentions to adopt e-learning.
Imagineering Learning With Logical Problem Solving
Authors: Kanoknitanunt Pongsakorn , Nilsook Prachyanun , Wannapiroon Panita
Published: May 2021

This study aimed at developing an imagineering learning process model with logical solutions by using documentary research and relevant experts’ viewpoints with regard to the process of Imagineering Learning—problem-based learning (PBL) involving logical and computational thinking. The data were then synthesized in order to find the relationship of learning theory to achieve an Imagineering Learning process by solving logic problems. The analysis of related documents and research revealed that the Imagineering Learning process involving logical problem solving consisted of 6 important steps as follows: 1) the problem-solving stage, 2) the problem-solving design stage, 3) the innovation development stage, 4) the innovation presentation, 5) the innovation improvement stage, 6) the evaluation stage. The aforementioned learning process can also result in the development of students’ innovative skills, and encouraging learners to develop such skills. The emphasis in terms of the Imagineering process is to create inspiration for the imagination of things that do not yet occur. The process then continues with innovation development by using the PBL process in which students learn solution thinking, focusing on logically-prioritizing problems and their causes and effects. This creates structural and systematic learning through practice, so that students can develop the ability to seek knowledge and develop problem-solving abilities.
A Comparative Analysis on the Effects of Formal and Distance Education Students’ Course Attendance Upon Exam Success
Authors: ÖZ Recep , KAYALAR Murat Tolga
Published: May 2021

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of associate degree formal and distance education students course attendance upon their course achievement. The data were obtained from the institutional records of 516 students who registered in formal education programs and 510 students who registered in distance education programs of a vocational school affiliated to a state university in Eastern Anatolian Region of Turkey. It was noticed that course attendance of formal education students was higher than those who registered in the distance education programs; on the other hand, formal education students were more successful rather than distance education students in terms of midterm, final exam and grade point average. It was determined that course attendance was a significant predictor of midterm, final exam and grade point average, and the achievement scores increased as the course attendance increased, as well. Taking measures to encourage students’ attendance in courses in distance education programs and optimizing access and technical infrastructure could positively contribute upon this issue.
Luminescence in the Mineral Realm to Teach Basic Physics Concepts
Authors: Lustrino Michele
Published: May 2021

Every substance is associated to emission of electromagnetic radiation whose peaks are essentially influenced by temperature. Hot bodies (i.e., at T >700 °C) emit electromagnetic radiation in the field of visible light (incandescent light). The radiation emitted by cold bodies (i.e., at normal ambient conditions) in the visible light range is defined as luminescence. Luminescent light is emitted by exciting substances by means of electron fluxes (e.g., those generated in a cathode ray tube), using photon fluxes associated to electromagnetic radiations with wavelengths lower than ~390 nm (fluorescence), by mechanical stress (triboluminescence), by small temperature increase (thermoluminescence) or by biological processes (bioluminescence).

The value of luminescence demonstrations in teaching is unique. Indeed, by illuminating specific minerals and other substances (such as chicken eggs, seashells, fossils, wood, scorpions, soda drinks) with non expensive ultraviolet (UV) lights, it is possible to introduce the audience to several scientific arguments. Among these, the most important are: a) the concept of radiation and electromagnetic spectrum, including the g- and x-ray as well as the radio wave extremes; b) the discovery and the essence of natural radioactivity; c) the concept itself of visible light and the nature of the colours; d) the adaptability of the human eyes to the environment; e) the principles of the atomic structure as well as the basic concepts of energy quantization, including the photoelectric effect; f) the basic aspects of black-body radiation.
Existence and Stability of the Solution to a Coupled System of Fractional-order Differential with a $p$-Laplacian Operator under Boundary Conditions
Authors: Alsadi Wadhah Ahmed
Published: May 2021

This paper is devoted to studying the uniqueness and existence of the solution to a nonlinear coupled system of (FODEs) with p-Laplacian operator under integral boundary conditions (IBCs). Our problem is based on Caputo fractional derivative of orders $ \sigma,\lambda $, where $ k-1\leq\sigma,\lambda<k, k\geq3$. For these aims, the nonlinear coupled system will be converted into an equivalent integral equations system by the help of Green function. After that, we use Leray-Schauder's and topological degree theorems to prove the existence and uniqueness of the solution. Further, we study certain conditions for the Hyers-Ulam stability of the solution to the suggested problem. We give a suitable and illustrative example as an application of the results.
READING APP REVIEWS AND TRYING APPS IN PREDICTING THE USE OF COMMUNICATION APPS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG BEHAVIOR, ATTITUDE AND INTENTION TO USE
Authors: Ernungtyas Niken Febrina , Irwansyah Irwansyah
Published: May 2021

This study examines the relationship among reading app reviews, trying apps, attitude and intention to use the communication apps. Attitude towards apps and intention to use apps change as a result of app reviews and trials. An experiment was conducted in a rural area testing twelve communication apps with 80 participants who were not communication app users. The relationship of the variables was analyzed using statistical regression. This study found that treatments do not affect attitude or intention to use. Meanwhile, significantly, attitude can moderately predict intention to use. Intention to use communication apps was not related to app reviews and trials but related to participantsâ€™ attitudes. The findings suggest that this experiment did not use an appropriate method to confirm theoretical modelling of the TAM, TRA and TPB. Future research involving other variables (perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use etc.) is needed to reveal comprehensive modelling to predict the intention to use.Â Â Penelitian ini mengkaji hubungan membaca review aplikasi, mencoba aplikasi, sikap, dan niat menggunakan aplikasi komunikasi. Sikap terhadap aplikasi dan niat menggunakan aplikasi berubah sebagai hasil dari review dan mencoba aplikasi. Eksperimen dilakukan di wilayah perdesaan untuk menguji dua belas aplikasi komunikasi dengan 80 partisipan yang bukan pengguna aplikasi komunikasi. Hubungan antarvariabel dianalisis menggunakan regresi statistik. Dari penelitian ini ditemukan perlakuan pada eksperimen tidak memengaruhi sikap maupun niat menggunakan aplikasi. Namun, sikap dapat memprediksi niat menggunakan aplikasi pada level moderat. Niat menggunakan aplikasi komunikasi tidak terhubung dengan review dan mencoba aplikasi tetapi terhubung dengan sikap partisipan. Hasil temuan menunjukkan eksperimen ini tidak cocok untuk mengonfrmasi model teori TAM, TRA, dan TPB. Penelitian selanjutnya yang melibatkan variabel lain (perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, dsb) diperlukan untuk membuat model komprehensif yang dapat memprediksi niat menggunakan aplikasi.
PERANCANGAN APLIKASI PREFERENSI WARNA DESAIN INTERIOR SECARA REAL-TIME BERBASIS SMARTPHONE APPLICATION
Authors: Thabit Nabil Amer , Grahita Banung , Wardono Prabu
Published: May 2021

Desainer interior selalu mempertimbangkan pemilihan warna karena warna dapat memengaruhi psikologis pengguna ruangan. Namun, hal tersebut merupakan proses desain yang tidak mudah. Solusi permasalahan tersebut adalah bertanya langsung kepada pengguna ruangan tentang warna yang digunakan. Namun, proses ini sering diabaikan karena harus berinteraksi dengan beberapa pengguna ruangan dan meneliti lebih jauh secara ilmiah sehingga dianggap tidak efisien. Selain itu, terdapat empat permasalahan responden pengguna ruangan, yaitu (1) penggunaan istilah warna, (2) kemampuan mata yang berbeda, (3) cahaya dengan bayangan, dan (4) ilusi perpaduan warna. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui perancangan aplikasi smartphone untuk menganalisis preferensi warna desain interior dengan pemanfaatan teknologi real-time berbasis HMD. Evaluasi menggunakan 10 prinsip evaluasi heuristik yang menghasilkan jawaban kuantitatif beserta kualitatif. Hasil evaluasi memperlihatkan nilai keseluruhan rata-rata indeks kebergunaan sebesar 90,4%, dengan simpulan aplikasi dirancang dengan sangat baik. Penelitian ini pun dapat mengungkap permasalahan yang ada beserta solusi untuk meningkatkan kemudahan penggunaan aplikasi.Â Â Interior designers always have to consider the selection of color because colors can affect room users psychologically, but it is not an easy design process. Solution to this problem is to ask users directly about color(s) that will be applied to the room. This process is often ignored because designers must interact with many users and do further scientific research, therefore it is considered inefficient. In addition, there are four room usage problems, as compiled from our respondents: (1) color terms used, (2) difference in visual perceptions, (3) lights with shadows, and (4) the illusion of color combination. The purpose of this study is to determine a smartphone application design to analyze color preference in interior design using real-time head-mounted display or HMD-based technology. This study used 10 heuristic evaluation principles that resulted in quantitative and qualitative answers. This study has overall average value with usability index of 90.4%, which concluded in a very well-designed application. This study has also successfully uncovered the existing problems, along with solutions to improve the applicationâ€™s ease of use.
KOLABORASI DOSEN MAHASISWA DALAM PENGEMBANGAN VIDEO KONTEN PEMBELAJARAN MKDK KURIKULUM & PEMBELAJARAN UNTUK MENDUKUNG SMART CLASSROOM
Authors: Dewi Laksmi , Rullyana Gema , Ardiansah Ardiansah
Published: May 2021

Permasalahan pokok yang dikaji pada penelitian ini adalah bagaimana mengembangkan video konten pembelajaran MKDK Kurikulum Pembelajaran (Kurpem) dengan melibatkan mahasiswa untuk terlaksananya pembelajaran smart classrooM. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan mendeskripsikan proses kolaborasi dosen dan mahasiswa dalam merencanakan pembelajaran MKDK Kurpem agar menghasilkan video konten pembelajaran yang berkualitas. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini metode kuasi eksperimen dengan desain penelitian time series design. Responden penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris di Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. Dosen dan mahasiswa berkolaborasi merancang pembelajaran yang aktif, kreatif, dan efektif. Penilaian proses pembelajaran MKDK kurpem meliputi tiga tahapan kegiatan yang dinilai, tahapan kegiatan pertama adalah kegiatan pendahuluan, tahapan kegiatan kedua adalah kegiatan inti, dan tahapan kegiatan ketiga adalah kegiatan penutupan. kegiatan pendahuluan berada pada skor sangat baik. Proses pembelajaran MKDK Kurikulum dan Pembelajaran, pada tahapan kegiatan kedua, atau kegiatan inti berada pada skor baik. pada tahapan kegiatan terhakhir, atau kegiatan penutup berada pada skor sangat baik.Â Â Collaboration of Student Lecturers in Developing Video Learning Content MKDK Curriculum & Learning To Support Smart Classroom. The main issues studied in this research are: â€œhow to implement the video content learning MKDK Kurpem by involving students for the implementation of smart classroom learning?â€. This research was conducted with the aim of describing the process of collaboration of lecturers and students in planning the learning of MKDK Kurpem to produce quality learning content video. The method used in this research is quasi-experimental research method with time series design research design. Respondents of this research are students of English Education Study Program. The course of MKDK curriculum and learning (Kurpem) will develop a video learning content to meet the material needs of the smart classroom learning. In order to develop this content video more effectively in its implementation will involve students. Lecturers and students will collaborate together to design an active, creative, and effective learning process in conducting the learning process of MKDK Kurpem which will be published in the form of learning video, so it is expected to be used as a prototype in implementing learning related to MKDK Kurpem material.Â
FAKTOR-FAKTOR SOSIAL EKONOMI PENENTU ADOPSI LONG TERM EVOLUTION (LTE) DI INDONESIA
Authors: Ariansyah Kasmad , Nuryakin Chaikal
Published: May 2021

Penelitian-penelitian sebelumnya telah membuktikan dampak positif adopsi layanan pitalebar terhadap perubahan sosial dan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Hal tersebut mendorong pemerintah Indonesia untuk menyusun dan menetapkan rencana pitalebar Indonesia (RPI) yang berisi panduan dan arah pembangunan pitalebar nasional. Namun demikian, upaya-upaya yang dilakukan lebih banyak kepada strategi pencapaian dari sisi suplai, sedangkan upaya untuk meningkatkan dan memetakan permintaan kurang mendapat perhatian. Oleh sebab itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor sosial ekonomi yang dapat menjelaskan adopsi LTE, sebagai salah satu teknologi pitalebar, di Indonesia. Penelitian ini juga menyertakan variabel konsumsi paket data dan tipe berlangganan sebagai variabel penjelas ke dalam model yang diusulkan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui survei yang dilaksanakan Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya, Perangkat, dan Penyelanggaraan Pos dan Informatika, Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika pada tahun 2016. Kami menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif untuk menggambarkan profil responden dan analisis logistik biner untuk menguji signifikansi statistik perbedaan sosial ekonomi dalam kaitannya dengan adopsi layanan berbasis teknologi LTE di Indonesia. Hasil analisis menunjukkan jenis kelamin, tingkat pendidikan, tingkat perekonomian, dan tipe berlangganan memiliki peran penting dalam menjelaskan adopsi layanan pitalebar bergerak, khususnya adopsi layanan berbasis teknologi LTE.Â Â Some previous studies have found that there are positive impacts of the broadband adoption on social change and economic growth. Those findings have prompted the Indonesian government to develop and stipulate the Indonesian Broadband Plan which contains guidelines and directions for national broadband development. However, the efforts are more devoted to the achievement strategy of supply side. Meanwhile, demand side gets insufficient attention. This paper seeks to fulfill this gap by investigating the socioeconomic attributes that explain the LTE adoption, as one of the broadband technologies, among Indonesian society. We also include monthly data consumption and subscription type as explanatory variables to the proposed model. Data collection was carried out through a survey by the Research and Development Center for Post and Informatics, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in 2016. We utilize descriptive statistical analysis to describe respondentsâ€™ profile, and binary logistic regression analysis to examine the statistical significance of independent variables against the dependent variable. The study confirmed that gender, education, economic level, and subscription type have a significant role in explaining the adoption of the new emerging mobile broadband service, especially the adoption of LTE based service in Indonesia.
SMART SURVEILLANCE DAN KETERATURAN SOSIAL (STUDI KASUS IMPLEMENTASI SMART CITY DI KOTA BANDUNG)
Authors: Alkaf Annadi Muhammad , Sutrisno Budi
Published: May 2021

Studi tentang pengawasan (surveillance) telah berkembang dari konsep panopticon yang rigid ke konsep yang lebih halus dan cair. Konsep dan implementasi surveillance ini berkaitan erat dengan upaya menciptakan keteraturan sosial. Penelitian ini membahas konsep smart surveillance yang merupakan suatu jenis pengawasan dengan memanfaatkan sistem teknologi dalam kaitannya dengan upaya menciptakan keteraturan sosial di masyarakat, khususnya masyarakat di perkotaan. Penelitian ini dibangun berdasarkan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis studi kasus untuk memperdalam masalah dan menangkap maknamakna di lapangan secara holistik dan komprehensif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui serangkaian observasi dan wawancara mendalam serta ditunjang dengan studi literatur. Lokasi penelitian bertempat di Kota Bandung yang merupakan salah satu pionir implementasi smart city di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penggunaan teknologi surveillance di Kota Bandung terbukti efektif dan efisien dalam menciptakan keteraturan sosial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penggunaan teknologi surveillance dalam bentuk CCTV telah berhasil menciptakan keteraturan dengan memanfaatkan CCTV untuk mengawasi, memahami pola aktivitas para pelanggar untuk kemudian dilakukan penindakan. Dengan demikian teknologi telah menjadi perangkat kontrol dalam rangka menciptakan keteraturan sosial di perkotaan.Â Â The study of surveillance has been evolved from the rigid panopticon concept to the more fluid one. The concept and implementation of surveillance are contributed to establish social order. This research mainly discusses about smart surveillance concept, one kind of surveillance that uses technological system in order to establish social order in society, particularly on urban society. This research is conducted on a qualitative approach by case study to get the deeper understanding of problems and to get the comprehensive and holistic means that showed in surveillance implementation. The data was collected by observation and indepth interview, which also supported by literature study. The location of this study is located in Bandung City, which is one of the pioneers of the implementation of smart city in Indonesia. The results of the study showed that implementation of surveillance technology in Bandung City has proved to be effective and efficient in order to establish social order in society. This study has also shown that thereâ€™s a transformation of social control instrument, where the role of traditional belief and social norm to maintain social order has been replaced by technological system.
THE BURIAL PRACTICES OF THE GRAVETTIAN AND THE EPI-GRAVETTIAN PERIODS IN ITALY, CZECH REPUBLIC, AND RUSSIA
Authors: Arif Johan
Published: May 2021

This paper describes the burial practice in the Gravettian (early Upper Paleolithic) and the Epi-Gravettian periods (lateUpper Paleolithic) in Italy, and the Gravettian period (early Upper Paleolithic) in Czech and Russia. In Italy, the Gravettianand the Epi-Gravettian burial sites were mostly situated in caves because geologically Italy has extensive karstic systemsthroughout Alpine mountains. Meanwhile, the Gravettian single and multiple burial sites in Czech and Russia were foundin an alluvial plain. The single burials are more numerous in the Epi-Gravettian than the Gravettian periods in Italy.Furthermore, Italy has the largest number of the Gravettian single and multiple burials compared to Czech and Russia. Ifthe compass direction and the corpse placement (prosthesis) in the ground and the position of the head are considered, itapparently links to their origin. The ancestors of the Gravettian peoples in Italy, Czech, and Russia are supposed to haveoriginated from the East or Southeast. The disparity of cultural behavior between the Gravettian and the Epi-Gravettianperiods in Italy can be deduced by the number of single burial and the environmental condition where the Gravettianperiod developed during the last glacial maximum (LGM), while the Epi-Gravettian happened in warmer condition.
PENGARUH PERSONAL TRAITS PEGAWAI TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA WORK FROM HOME (WFH) SAAT PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Tinekaningrum Yuniasih , Wibowo Kunto Adi , Mulyani Henny Sri
Published: May 2021

Social Distancing has been imposed almost in all countries affected by Covid-19 including Indonesia, causing almost allcompanies to urge their employees to work from home (WFH). Teleworking in pandemic conditions is not a person’s choice, but a compulsion. This research is aimed at finding the relationship between personal traits and job satisfaction towards WFH. This study employed the big five personality and demography variables such as sex, age, ranks, and duration of work as control variables. This research uses a quantitative method, through a survey of 129 administration staff (Tendik) at the Institut Teknologi Bandung (Bandung Institute of Technology). The results of this study have demonstrated that there is a positive influence from the personal traits toward job satisfaction in WFH. Another finding is there is a negative influence from the rank of workers toward their job satisfaction in WFH setting, while other demography variables such as sex, age, and work duration have not significantly predicted job satisfaction towards WFH. Technological and cultural aspects of workspace communication are further discussed as a contributing factor that is not directly measured in this research.
CULINARY MSME CONSUMERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARD HALAL LABEL: ITS EFFECT ON PURCHASING DECISION
Authors: Pradana Mahir , Kartawinata Budi Rustandi , Maharani Dyah , Fakhri Mahendra , Kurniawan Hiendra
Published: May 2021

This research is a study on halal consumer behavior, which consists of empirical results from various Micro, Small,and Medium Enterprises (MSME)s in Bandung, Indonesia. Data were collected from 161 muslim tourists whohave experiences visiting Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, and consuming culinary products produced by MSMEsin the city. Simple linear regression method was applied to evaluate the relation between consumers’ attitude andpurchase decisions. This research aims to provide deeper understanding on the effect of tourists’ attitude towardsthe halal label and purchase decision, seen from the perspective of muslim consumers who have experiences inconsuming the food products by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME)s in Bandung, Indonesia. This studyreveals that attitude towards halal label is an important factor affecting consumers’ halal food purchase decision.
TRAINING ON MAKING ECO-PRINT MOTIFS FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IN BLITAR REGENCY
Authors: Natadjaja Listia , Waluyanto Heru Dwi , Wijayanti Ani
Published: May 2021

We see an opportunity to cultivate natural potentials in the Blitar Regency to be used as a means of improving thecommunity’s welfare. One of the possible uses of the natural materials is the manufacture of eco-print products.The purpose of this research is to implement eco-print technique in producing eco-print products that will benefit inimproving the welfare of the community. This community empowerment project involves 68 students that are dividedinto seven groups and are prepared in a Service-Learning method. There are some stages that the students go through inimplementing this program outside the classroom, namely: learning the eco-print technique, practicing, providing training for the community, and innovating stages. Through this method of learning, students learn how to educate themselves and the community. The results of these trainings are eco-print motifs produced from the collaboration between students and the district community, eco-print motifs produced by the community, and the students’ innovative products.
Les institutions spécialisées de riposte contre le covid-19 et la promotion de l’état de droit en RDC : état des lieux, défis et perspectives
Authors: MUHIMA Moise ABDOU
Published: May 2021

La riposte pour contenir la menace dû à la pandémie de Covid-19 a exigé de prendre certaines mesures et dispositions radicales allant jusqu’à la proclamation de l'état d'urgence sanitaire pour ralentir ou stopper la propagation de la pandémie en vue de protéger la santé des populations en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC). Dans la foulée, le pouvoir public ne s’est pas contenté des institutions existantes pour faire face à cette pandémie. Ainsi plusieurs autres institutions spécialisées ont vu le jour pour intervenir dans divers secteurs de la riposte contre le coronavirus. Cette étude a relevé principalement la Cellule de riposte contre le Covid 19 en RDC; la Task force présidentielle; le Secrétariat technique; le Fonds national de solidarité contre le Coronavirus et le Comité multisectoriel de riposte (CMR-COVID-19). La quasi-totalité de toutes ces institutions sont rattachées directement à la Présidence de la République et rendent compte directement au Président de la République et leurs animateurs au plus haut niveau sont pour la plupart des personnels de santé qui du reste veillent moins aux questions de l’Etat de droit. Il est fustigé dans cet article le risque de dédoublement institutionnel causé par cette inflation institutionnelle qui ne garantie pas la promotion et la protection des valeurs et principes de l’Etat de droit en RDC et que la solution résiderait dans une limitation strict de la création des nouvelles institutions tout en s’appuyant sur les institutions existantes, quitte aux pouvoirs publics de veiller simplement à bien les équipées et leurs donner des missions claires et spécifiques.
DNA Computing Using Cryptographic and Steganographic Strategies
Authors: B. Adithya , G. Santhi
Published: May 2021

Information protection and secrecy are major concerns, especially regarding the internet’s rapid growth and widespread usage. Unauthorized database access is becoming more common and is being combated using a variety of encrypted communication methods, such as encryption and data hiding. DNA cryptography and steganography are used as carriers by utilizing the bio-molecular computing properties that have become more common in recent years. This study examines recently published DNA steganography algorithms, which use DNA to encrypt confidential data transmitted through an insecure communication channel. Several DNA-based steganography strategies will be addressed, with a focus on the algorithm’s advantages and drawbacks. Probability cracking, blindness, double layer of security, and other considerations are used to compare steganography algorithms. This research would help and create more effective and accurate DNA steganography strategies in the future.
New Drugs in the Pipeline for the Management of AMD
Authors: Marta Ana , Pessoa Bernardete
Published: May 2021

Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapies have revolutionized the care of patients with retinal diseases. In the 1990s, it was observed that anti-VEGF antibodies reduced tumor angiogenesis, and consequently, these antibodies started to be used off-label in the exudative form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In the 2000s, research was directed towards the development of anti-VEGF therapies for retinal disease management. Several anti-VEGF therapies were approved: pegaptanib, an RNA aptamer, in 2004; ranibizumab, an anti-VEGF Fab, in 2008; aflibercept, a humanized IgG Fc, in 2011; and brolucizumab, an scFv, in 2019. Currently, new therapeutic options are emerging, and approval is expected soon. These new therapies aim to increase treatment durability and thus reduce treatment burden and improve real-world outcomes. In this chapter, the mechanisms of action and the preliminary trial results of these potential new therapies will be described.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: Two Cases of Intractable Neuropathic Pain
Authors: Amorizzo Ezio , Colini-Baldeschi Gianni
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Neuropathic pain can be caused by several pathologies affecting the nervous system. Peripheral neuralgias may be related to nerve entrapment, traumatic or iatrogenic events, and may also accompany many other diseases. Peripheral nerve stimulation is effective in treating many of these neuralgic syndromes. Case Presentation: We treated two patients suffering from chronic neuropathic pain of peripheral origin with the implantation of a Bioness (Valencia CA, USA) StimRouter® peripheral nerve stimulation system with follow-up visits at 1 - 3 - 6 - 12 months. Conclusions: PNS performed with the StimRouter® system, implanted percutaneously under ultrasound guidance, is safe and effective for patients.
Molecular and Immunologic Detection of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) and Investigation of Co-infection with Candida albicans in Dogs
Authors: Ahmadi Sheikh Shabani Fatemeh , Mokhtari Azam , Shahrokh Shahraki Somayeh
Published: May 2021

Background: Canine distemper (CDV) is a highly transmissible serious disease of carnivores. Distemper virus has immunosuppression effects which, in turn, causes opportunistic infections. Objectives: The present study was performed to detect CDV by the genomic and immunological methods and investigate its co-infection with Candida albicans. Methods: In this study, from spring of 2018 to winter of 2019, blood, eye, respiratory and digestive system samples were collected from 50 CDV suspected dogs and 50 seemingly healthy dogs. Rapid distemper immunochromatography kit was applied for the primary detection of CDV. RT-PCR and PCR tests were performed using special primers for molecular investigation. Results: Using immunochromatography, twenty-nine cases and one case had positive results for CDV among dogs suspected of having the disease and seemingly healthy dogs, respectively. After RT-PCR and PCR assays, 37 samples were CDV-positive, and four were C. albicans-positive in the first group. While three CDV and one C. albicans-positive samples were found in the second group. In total, the frequency of co-infection was 4%. Conclusions: In the present study, there was an association between distemper and C. albicans using statistical tests. Conducting such studies in an appropriate sample population gives more accurate results.
A New Drug Discovery Approach Based on Thermal Proteome Profiling to Develop More Effective Drugs
Authors: Gholizadeh Elham , Rezaei-Tavirani Mostafa , Emadi Alireza , Karbalaei Reza , Khaleghian Ali
Published: May 2021

: The search for disease-related targets and studying drug-protein and protein-protein interactions are central issues that would accelerate the clinical approval of a drug. Also, by developing an accurate method in this regard, time and resource consumption will significantly decrease. The low efficiency of some drugs in humans is a grave issue leading to a low rate of FDA approval after spending billions of dollars and decades of research. Several strategies and methods have been expanded to fill this gap, such as drug affinity responsive target stability (DARTS), stability of proteins from rates of oxidation (SPROX), cellular thermal shift assay (CETSA), and finally, thermal proteome profiling (TPP). The TPP is based on the combination of CETSA and quantitative mass spectrometry. Among recently introduced proteomics technologies, TPP demonstrates the ability to offer detailed proteomic profiles for the large-scale analysis of protein-ligand interactions, including endogenous ligands and proteins like cofactors and metabolites. TPP facilitates the identification of the markers governing drug efficacy and toxicity and provides an unbiased measure for estimating the rate of drug-target engagement. At a glance at TPP steps, after protein extraction, the molecule is exposed to different temperatures and drug concentrations. After discarding solubilized and stabilized proteins, the protein’s identity is investigated by mass spectrometry analysis. As a result of the protein’s structural stabilization after binding to its substrate, TTP helps to accurately identify target proteins with high throughput. In this study, we aimed to introduce the basics of this method and review most recent studies on this technique.
Using Hard Times to Teach Business Ethics
Authors: Stodnick Michael , Schreiber Nancy ,   Neilson Journals Publishing
Published: May 2021

In this research we employ an inter-disciplinary project that uses active learning theory to help bridge the gap between a university’s extensive liberal arts core and its business program. We believe this project will improve and enrich classroom discussions of the more complex and nuanced issues found in the application of business principles. To redress the fact that many undergraduate students do not have extensive work experience to draw on when discussing the application of business ethics principles, we present a project that uses a classic novel, Hard Times, to improve students’ abilities to contextualize and apply common business ethics frameworks. The project focuses on active learning and non-linear thinking, and aims to immerse the student in a fictional environment that models the complexity of, without being identical to, a real world business setting.
Whistleblowing and Caterpillar Inc.’s Swiss Tax Strategy
Authors: Lysak Amy , Marmon Richard , Schoen Edward J. ,   Neilson Journals Publishing
Published: May 2021

This case describes the background of the whistleblower complaint, filed by Daniel Schlicksup, questioning the propriety of Caterpillar Inc.’s “Swiss tax strategy”. The Swiss tax strategy was recommended by its independent auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and designed to transfer to a Swiss entity the profits earned on its sales of “purchased finished replacement parts” to foreign marketers. This strategy enabled Caterpillar to shift $8 billion in replacement parts sales to Switzerland and to avoid or defer paying U.S. taxes on that income. Daniel Schlicksup, a member of Caterpillar’s tax staff, filed an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower complaint against Caterpillar and provided the IRS extensive documentation that served as the foundation for the IRS’s claim Caterpillar owed $2 billion in back taxes and penalties, potentially entitling Schlicksup to a huge whistleblower award ranging from $300 to $600 million. Careful review of this case facilitates student discussion, and enhances student understanding, of the wisdom and morality of Schlicksup’s whistleblowing activities.
Using Open Mind to Foster Intellectual Humility in Teaching Business Ethics
Authors: Hendy Nhung T. ,   Neilson Journals Publishing
Published: May 2021

In this study, Open Mind – an interactive learning platform – was introduced as a pedagogical tool in developing students’ intellectual humility using a sample of 35 upper level undergraduate business students enrolled in a business ethics course in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S.. Students completed the 5-step Open Mind learning assignment as a measure of intellectual humility during the first four weeks of class. Class lectures were concurrently given while students completed the Open Mind exercise. Students were subsequently required to debate a controversial topic during the remaining 11 weeks of the class. Various grading rubrics as well as skill assessment matrix are provided to assist faculty in adopting this learning platform in their classrooms. Initial evidence showed that Open Mind was efficacious in fostering student intellectual humility. Implications for teaching business ethics using Open Mind to cultivate intellectual humility are discussed.
Attitudes Do Not and Cannot Change Overnight!
Authors: Ndasauka Yamikani , Chisi Tawina , Kayange Grivas ,   Neilson Journals Publishing
Published: May 2021

The study investigated the difference of attitudes towards business ethics between students who have studied a business ethics course (n=88) and those who have not (n=94) at the University of Malawi in Malawi. It was hypothesised that students who had undergone the course would have more positive attitudes towards business ethics than those who had not. We employed the Attitudes towards Business Ethics Questionnaire (ATBEQ) and used t-test to measure the difference. The results were surprising as most items (23/30) showed no significant difference in attitudes towards business ethics by students who had undergone the course from those who had not. Out of the seven that showed significant difference, five of the items showed more positive attitude towards business ethics by those students who had undergone the course than those students who had not. This shows that there is something positive as regards the methods of teaching business ethics at the University, but requires leveraging. The paper concludes by recommending three leveraging points that the University of Malawi can adopt in teaching a business ethics course.