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Antimicrobial Susceptibilty Profile of Urinary Tract Infection: A Single Centre Hospital Based Study From Nepal
Authors: Khatiwada Sulochana , Khanal Rita , Karn Subhash Lal , Raut Shristi , Poudel Anuj
Published: January 2019

Introduction: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is amongst the most common bacterial infections. Identification of causative organism and their in-vitro susceptibility test is essential for the successful treatment of a patient. The study was done to determine different bacterial species causing UTI and their antimicrobial susceptibility profile.

 Materials and methods: A total of 332 urine samples from patients attending both inpatient and outpatient departments of UCMS-TH were included in this study. Samples were subjected to culture and sensitivity test with the use of standard bacteriological techniques as described by American Society for Microbiology (ASM).

 Results Twenty three percent of the total urine samples showed significant bacterial growth. Thirteen different bacterial species were isolated. Among these, Escherichia coli (50.6%) was the most predominant one followed by Klebsiella species (15.6%), Staphylococcus aureus (7.8%) and others.  Majority of bacteria isolated was found to be sensitive to imipenem (82%) followed by nitrofurantoin (78%), gentamicin (63.8%) and others.

 Conclusion: UTI is a commonly encountered case in general practice. Females are commonly affected than males. Majority of bacterial isolates were found resistant towards commonly used first line antimicrobial agents. This type of study should be continued to determine the changing pattern of microbial flora and their antibiogram.
Prevalence of Deviated Nasal Septum among Nepalese Preclinical Students at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepal
Authors: Tiwari Nripendra , Budhathoki Deepesh , Shrestha Iju , KC Gopal
Published: January 2019

Introduction: The fragile nature of the nasal septum and other bony structures makes them prone to fragmentation and destruction. Deviated nasal septum persists in adult stage of life giving rise to anatomical, psychological and cosmetic consequences. There are many consequences of deviated nasal septum like nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, headache and asymmetry of face. The amount of airflow and resistance to it in the nasal cavity with deviated nasal septum are quite different from person to person. Our study is focused on the prevalence of deviated nasal septum.

 Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted among 300 individuals from Nepalese preclinical students studying at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (KMCTH). Prevalence of deviated nasal septum in males and females were determined affecting symmetry of the face.

 Results: The prevalence of deviated nasal septum was found to be 53% (159) of total study population. The left sided nasal septal deviation was found to be more in male 33.33% (50) than that of female 29.33% (44).The asymmetry of the face was observed in 55% (165) of total study population. However, asymmetry of face was observed more in male 58.66% (88) than in female 51.33% (77).

Conclusion The deviated nasal septum and asymmetry of the face were remarkably prevalent among Nepalese preclinical students studying at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital. The prevalence of deviated nasal septum and asymmetry of face was found significantly greater in male than in female (p< 0.05).
Transition of Assessment Tools in Medical Education
Authors: Adhikari Khushbu , Pokharel Shailesh Mani
Published: January 2019

Medical education is on an advancement in recent years in Nepal. Our ultimate goal as a medical educationist is to produce a confident “Medical Graduate” who are capable to provide health care to the people belonging to different regions of our country. The curriculum for the medical program helps us achieve this goal. The effectiveness of the curriculum taught is assessed by various methods. There are two types of assessment namely formative and summative assessment. Of the various competencies expected out of an undergraduate only few are assessed in the routine internal and summative assessment examinations. The first and second generation tools such as viva voce and structured essay type questions evaluate the clinical reasoning without addressing other competencies such as social skills. The inadequacy in these assessment methods can hinder our way to achieving our goal. Social skills like communication skills, attitude, professionalism, leadership qualities, and skills of healing patients rather than just treating the disease is to be emphasized and addressed. Hence, third generation assessment like 360 degree assessment, experiential assessment, and portfolio can help us achieve our goal of creating efficient medical graduates which incorporates assessment of social skills as well.
Sonographic Imaging and Cytological Changes in Thyroid in Patients with Breast Carcinoma
Authors: Shrestha Manisha , Paruliya Dipak , Kuma Anand
Published: January 2019

Introduction: The association between thyroid disorders and breast cancer is debated. A possible relationship between breast carcinoma and thyroid disorders have been suggested considering the fact that the breast malignancy may alter endocrine homeostasis. A prospective cross sectional study in breast cancer patients was performed to evaluate the association of breast cancer with thyroid disorders. Ultrasonography and cytological changes in thyroid gland were evaluated.

 Materials and methods: The study included 30 consecutive newly diagnosed breast cancer patients between the age group of 30 to 60 years. The study had a control group of 20 age matched patients from the same geographical area with no breast or thyroid disease and no malignancy. The presence of thyroid disease was examined by using well defined diagnostic criteria of ultrasonography. The observations on ultrasound were correlated with cytological assessment in breast cancer patients only.

 Results: Results were analyzed statistically by Fischer's exact probability test, Pearson correlation coefficient and unpaired student 'T' test. Sonographically nodular thyroid was observed in 50% of breast cancer patients as compared to 10% in control group (p<0.002).  Majority of patients had solitary and solid echo texture thyroid nodules. There was a direct correlation between the stage of breast cancer and total thyroid volume. All thyroid nodules were cytologically benign (adenomatous/ colloid nodular goiter) on cytological evaluation.

 Conclusion:  It is concluded that an increased preponderance of thyroid disorders exist in patients with breast cancer.
Utilization of Imidacloprid to Control Thrips in Peanut in North Carolina
Authors: Brandenburg R.L. , Jordan D.L. , Royals B.R. , Mahoney D.J. , Johnson P.D.
Published: January 2019

Tobacco thrips (Frankliniella fusca Hinds) is an important pest in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in North Carolina and injury from this insect can lower yield. Research was conducted from 2012 through 2014 in North Carolina to compare visible injury from tobacco thrips feeding and peanut yield when acephate, imidacloprid, and phorate were applied alone in the seed furrow at planting or followed by acephate applied postemergence 3 weeks after planting. In a second experiment conducted during the same time period, a commercial liquid formulation of Bradyrhizobia inoculant was applied alone or with imidacloprid in fields with and without plantings of peanut in recent years. Peanut injury from tobacco thrips feeding was reduced by acephate, imidacloprid, and phorate applied in the seed furrow at planting compared with non-treated peanut. Acephate applied 3 weeks after planting generally reduced injury from thrips. Pod yield was greater when imidacloprid was applied compared with yield for the non-treated control or when acephate was applied in the seed furrow. Pod yield was similar regardless of in-furrow treatment when acephate was applied postemergence. Thrips control by imidacloprid was not affected by Bradyrhizobia inoculant, and imidacloprid did not negatively affect efficacy of Bradyrhizobia inoculant regardless of previous field history. These data indicate that imidacloprid protects peanut as well as or more effectively than the systemic insecticides acephate and phorate and that imidacloprid is compatible with Bradyrhizobia inoculant.
INTER-RELIGIOUS HARMONY: a Historical Overview
Authors: Achmad Noor
Published: January 2019

This paper generally aimed to find out that Islam is love andpeace religion. By using a historical approach, the writer triedto investigate a number of facts showing Islam has promotedinterreligious harmony and has from its inception laid thefoundation of relationship between Islam and other religions. Itmeans that it is not only theoretically but also practically. Basedon historical facts which have been well-documented in SirahNabawiyah, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) became the firstperson who practiced and implemented the teachings ofreligious tolerance; respecting and helping others andconducting religious dialogue to create harmonious life inmulticultural country, Medina. In this paper, the writers alsotried to explore not only interreligious harmony in thebeginning of Islamic history, particularly in prophet-Abbasidera but also in Indonesian contemporary which has recentlybecome an object of talks and research.Keywords:  social harmony, Jews, Christian, MedinaCharter, belief
RADICALISM IN ISLAMIC HISTORY
Authors: Ulfah Rokhmah
Published: January 2019

Islam is love and peace religion that brings justice, equality and moderation. The word Islam comes from  salima means surrender, submission and peace. So that being a Muslim means spread and build a peace in the world. In fact nowadays, Islam has appeared as a violent religion bringing hatred. Indeed, this has blotted Islamic message namely peacefulness. Radical movement has a deep historical root in Islam called khawarij. Khawarij emerged when the arbitration (tahkim) conducted between Ali bin Abi Thalib and Muawiyah in Shiffin war and it was a fundamentalist religion movement. The coming  out of Wahabi with their militan followers shows neo-khawarij, radical movement in Islam.Keywords:  violence, extremism, conflict, radicalism
THE KIAI’S MODERATE LEADERSHIP MODEL IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Authors: Hernawati Sari
Published: January 2019

This research is basically based on the phenomena that the Kiai (religious leader) has a significant role at the Islamic Boarding Schools (Pesantren). An effective leadership of Kiai will absolutely determine model of changes conducted by Pesantren in improving the quality of education services without removing its Islamic education values. Generally the study is field research and conducted at the Islamic Boarding Schools (Pesantren) Al-Hikmah 2 and As-Salafiyyah Brebes. It uses qualitative approach. Whereas  the method of data collection  is  interview, observation, documentation and triangulation in which the key instrument is the researcher himself. Results of research are: (1) vision of Kiai has a philosophical sense, namely building moderate Islamic character of santri (student) is a worship and devotion to Allah SWT,  (2) the strategy of As-Salafiyah Islamic boarding school is to preserve and defend existing salaf (classic) pattern, meanwhile al Hikmah’s strategy is to respond modernity trough development and open some new general education institutions.  Keywords:   leadership model; kiai; pesantren; education; services quality
KH. Ahmad Dahlan and Islamic Education: An Effort to Spread Islam Raḥmat li’l-‘Ālamīn
Authors: Abdullah Affandi Ahmad Nurul Huda &
Published: January 2019

This study tries to investigate Ahmad Dahlan’s educative role and struggle in improving the Muslim quality. As we have known, there are a number of schools and higher institutions under the patronage of Muhammadiyah organization founded by Ahmad Dahlan. This reality could not absolutely be separated from his vision and mission. This research uses a descriptive analytic. It has reached on the hypothesis that Ahmad Dahlan religious propagation (da’wah) is more practical and applicative than formalist-textualist for example when he interprets Surah al-Ma’un, the language approach he used is not rigid. On the contrary, he placed himself as motivator and activator for his people to move together to help poor people and orphan and to demulcent another’s burdens as has been taught by such verses.Keywords: Islamic education; Islam; Ahmad Dahlan; peace in world
THE ROLE OF RELIGION EDUCATION DEALING WITH RADICALISM: Madrasah is a Religious-based Character Education Model
Authors: . Supa'at
Published: January 2019

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to elucidate and to look for efforts todeter spreading radicalism phenomena in the world. The terrorattacks have engulfed many part of the world and blamed onradical and extremist groups who have put Islam and Muslim onworld attention. Indeed the terror attacks have heightened agrowing sense of Islamophobia. And therein is the paradox! Shouldthe activities and “sin” of individual Muslim(s) or group(s) bevisited on an entire community and relegion? As a consequenceIslam is perceived as religion with a predilection to conflict, aggressionand violence, peace is the kennel of Islamic religion and one ofits significant ingredients. Many factor causing these phenomena,one of them is misunderstanding and misperception on Islamicnorm and teaching they had got. It must be wrong in the process ofnorm transferring and teaching-knowledge, and values. Educationis the rational answered and effort to prevent and deter radicalismphenomena. Compatibility of goals, matter, method of teachingwith development (especially moral development) of student willproduce internal power as a result of educational process.Madrasah as a varian of education or Islamic aducation empiriclyhas been contributed shaping moderat muslim, known now asIslam Nusantara.Keywords: madrasah; islamic education; radicalism;misperception; moderat
Features of the development of the social doctrine of Catholicism
Authors: Yarotskiy Petro
Published: January 2019

The social doctrine of Catholicism was formed during the twentieth century - first as an addition to moral theology, and then acquired a certain autonomy, enriched with continuous, organic and systematic reflection on new and complex social problems. The most important point in the development of social doctrine is that it, being a doctrinal corps, with a stable theological basis, is not confined to a closed theological system, but proves its adaptability to the evolution of society, depending on the situation in the world and the human ability to respond to new problems and time calls It stems from the impartial consideration of the social documents of all the Pontiffs - from Leo XII to John Paul II - and becomes even more evident from the Second Vatican Council. So, in order to understand the historical development of social doctrine, it is necessary to understand the socio-cultural context of each document, to consider the economic, social, political and cultural conditions in which they (encyclices, messages, instructions) were formed and applied.
Non-traditional religiosity and processes of national identification in modern Ukraine
Authors: Fylypovych Liudmyla O.
Published: January 2019

Summing up the decade's state independence of Ukraine, it is necessary to note certain positive changes in the life of the people, in particular in the spiritual sphere, which is most often associated with national and religious rebirth. One can argue about the pace and scale of these processes, but they undoubtedly changed the direction of the historical development of our state, which seeks to rethink its past, to decide on its present presence in the cultural world, to make the right civilizational choice.
The main tendencies of the Orthodox Church's development after the war Ukraine (1945-1988).
Authors: Sagan Oleksandr N.
Published: January 2019

After the arrival of Soviet troops on the territory of Ukraine, the Orthodox Church undergoes qualitative and quantitative changes here. She was "returned" by the clergy and the faithful of the newly-reunified Church, joined by the parishes of the Romanian Orthodox Church in the territories of Izmail, Odesa, Chernivtsi and other regions. A complicated process of liquidation in Ukraine of the structures of the UAOC revived during the war and "reunion" with the Orthodox Greek-Catholicism began. All these measures do not always have a clear explanation. In addition to imperial ambitions and attempts to avoid competition by eliminating the competitors themselves, the Orthodox Church often did not have the choice of performing a social order of power structures.
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PID Controller of a Car with Quarter Body Active Suspension System
Authors: Mohammed Mohammed H , Bash Adel M
Published: January 2019

The physical isolation of the cause and effect of the car model from the other environment (i.e car body from the car tires) called the suspension system. The goal of any system suspension is to increase    the    ride comfort, road    handling    and stability of closed loop system. The   suspension   design   must   be compensate the effect of conflicting criteria of road holding, both passenger comfort and load carrying. In this research, active suspension system has been introduced. A quarter-car two degree-of-freedom (2DOF) system is designed and constructed to simulate the actions of an active quarter car suspension system. White noise input is introduced to a given system to expressed unpaved road and both step input and sine wave input are studied as well. The control strategy is based on two degree of freedom  PID controller. (MATLAB/ Simulink) is used to verify the proposed algorithm. The comparison between the passive and active suspension and the results obtained from a range of road input simulations in the proposed algorithm shows the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm and best results are obtained.©
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Telessaúde com Base na Declaração Universal sobre Bioética e Direitos Humanos – subsídios para universalidade da saúde
Authors: Mourão Neyla Arroyo Lara , Seidl Eliane Maria Fleury
Published: January 2019

Objetivo: analisar práticas desenvolvidas em telessaúde, com base na Declaração Universal sobre Bioética e Direitos Humanos, segundo a percepção de profissionais do Núcleo de Telessaúde da Universidade de Pernambuco, componente do Programa Telessaúde Brasil Redes do Ministério da Saúde. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo descritivo e exploratório, com delineamento transversal. A pesquisa se desenvolveu por meio de um questionário respondido por 16 profissionais oriundos de teleconsultoria e 14 de tele-educação. A análise de dados incluiu técnicas de estatística descritiva para os dados quantitativos e análise de conteúdo para os qualitativos. Resultados: foram apontados aspectos facilitadores e dificultadores que influenciaram as ações e uma discrepância relacionada à interação entre os profissionais, sendo considerada, às vezes, como vantagem e, às vezes, como desvantagem. Os princípios da declaração atendidos foram: igualdade, justiça e equidade, não-discriminação não-estigmatização, respeito pela vulnerabilidade humana e pela integridade individual, compartilhamento de benefícios. Os demais necessitam de ações para serem integralmente atendidos e, assim, garantir o respeito à dignidade humana e aos direitos humanos. Conclusão: novas pesquisas são necessárias para conhecer o andamento dos demais núcleos, trazendo subsídios à gestão do programa para continuar o empreendimento de ações que garantam a universalização da saúde.
Serviços de telemedicina e telessaúde e sua sustentabilidade
Authors: Gundim Rosângela Simões
Published: January 2019

O aumento do acesso às tecnologias de informação e comunicação, o desenvolvimento da inteligência artificial, do aprendizado de máquina, da robótica, da biotecnologia, da internet das coisas, da internet dos serviços e uma variedade de inovações advindas do emergente ecossistema de start ups oportuniza a ampliação da oferta de serviços de telemedicina e telessaúde, em diferentes formas e especialidades. Neste cenário, há que se utilizar, da melhor forma possível, essa variedade de tecnologia para promover as melhores práticas, as mais seguras e as de melhor alcance à população alvo, por meio de serviços estruturados de teleassistência, telediagnóstico e teleducação, evitando-se encaminhamentos desnecessários, aumentando agilidade na entrega de resultados de exames, no agendamento e nas consultas com especialistas, diluindo-se a taxa de hospitalização, dentre outras. Toda essa tecnologia pode assumir valores expressivos do ponto de vista financeiro, o que pode impactar tanto positiva quanto negativamente. A expectativa de quem investe é também gerar economia de recursos com a utilização de tais ferramentas, a fim de alcançar sustentabilidade do serviço. Este artigo tem o objetivo de levantar e analisar a literatura produzida nos últimos cinco anos, sobre a sustentabilidade de serviços de telemedicina e telessaúde no contexto da assistência, assumindo a perspectiva do provedor de serviços.
Eficacia de la teleconsulta; seguimiento de pacientes después de recibir teleconsulta en programa en hospitales públicos: Chihuahua México.
Authors: Pacheco López Adrian , Chacón   Vargas Karla Azucena
Published: January 2019

Este artículo muestra los resultados de un análisis realizado en 1251 teleconsultas de pacientes que recibieron atención médica dentro del programa de telemedicina de la Secretaría de Salud de Chihuahua en México en 2017. El objetivo es determinar el porcentaje de pacientes que recibió uno de los beneficios de la telemedicina; evitar los traslados, por lo se determinó el porcentaje de pacientes que pudo llevar el tratamiento en la unidad remota sin necesidad de trasladarse a cualquiera de los tres hospitales de especialidad dentro de la red ubicados en Ciudad Juárez y en la ciudad de Chihuahua, México. Además de dar seguimiento al proceso de atención inmediatamente después de la teleconsulta, se contabilizó el tiempo para recibir la consulta de especialidad. Los resultados muestran que 62 de 97 pacientes reciben todo el tratamiento en su unidad de atención sin necesidad de trasladarse, y que reducen de 11.5 semanas a 1 semana en promedio para recibir consulta de especialidad. Esto nos otorga una aproximación concreta de pacientes beneficiados en los programas de telemedicina y da pie para determinar estándares de atención.
IMPACT OF FDI’S CROWDING OUT EFFECT ON DOMESTIC FIRMS’ EXIT
Authors: Quang Pham Sang , Pham Ngoc Thi Bich , Pham Long Dinh
Published: January 2019

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays an important role in the economic and social development of developing countries, including Vietnam. FDI is expected not only to provide a large amount of capital investment, create more jobs but also promote export activities, bring about changes in technology and modern management skills for enterprises in the host country. Nevertheless, FDI has some adverse impacts on domestic enterprises, one of which is the crowding out effect. The presence of FDI also generates competitiveness pressures on domestic firms. Applying a panel data consisting of Vietnamese enterprises in manufacturing sectors from 2002 to 2010, this study aims at evaluating the impact of FDI on domestic firms’ exit under the crowding out effect. The results show that in addition to factors such as age of the firm, firm size, import and export status, market concentration, labor productivity, the appearance of FDI in the same industry significantly and positively affects the ability to exit the industry of domestic enterprises.
POSITIONING VIETNAM’S PANGASIUS CATFISH IN THE FRENCH MARKET USING DISCRETE CHOICE MODEL
Authors: Nguyen Thong Tien , Nguyen Hung Manh
Published: January 2019

The study used discrete choice model to investigate the position of Vietnam’s Pangasius catfish in the French market. Data was collected via a choice experiment designed for 12 aquaculture species familiar to French consumers. The random parameter model was estimated and used to calculate the share elasticity. The market position of the aquaculture products in this study was calculated based on the competitive clout, vulnerability scores, and ranked-order implicit values. The results show that Vietnam’s Pangasius has a low competitive clout, high vulnarability score, and low ranked-order implicit value. A latent class model was also estimated for comparison and acquisition of additional information. A strong segment of Pangasius (11.9%) is described by low income and education consumers, women at mid-age dominated, and family with children. To improve the Pangasius position and image in the international market, Vietnam needs promotional and marketing campaigns at global level for the product.
BASIS FOR PROPOSAL OF ENFORCEMENT OF THE FOREIGN SOVEREIGN IMMUNITIES ACT IN VIETNAM
Authors: Banh Tuan Quoc
Published: January 2019

Through analyzing the formation and development of doctrine of state immunity and the international experience in creating laws to concretize the contents of immunity right, such as the United Nations Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and their Property 2004 and national act of typical nations in the world, the author clarifies theoretical basis for the creation of the foreign sovereign immunities act in Vietnam as well as proposes some fundamental issues concerning the content of the act.
Decline of the Manila clams stock in the northern Adriatic lagoons
Authors: Ponti Massimo , Abbiati Marco , Ceccherelli Victor Ugo , Gamba Elena , Ragazzoni Alessandro , Castellini Alessandra
Published: January 2019

The Manila clam, Ruditapes philippinarum, introduced in the Venice lagoons in 1983 and rapidly spread to the nearby coastal lagoons represents one of the most important commercially-exploited resources of this area. Abundance, size-class and biomass distribution of the wild population living in the Pialassa Baiona lagoon were assessed and related to the hydrological and sediment characteristics. Despite the lagoon being affected by eutrophication, chemical and thermal pollution, the clams were harvested by about thirty professional fishermen until 2003. The commercially available stock was estimated at 36.8 10 3 kg in July 2002, 29.3 10 3 kg in April 2003, and 10.3 10 3 kg in October 2003. Stock estimations and observed mortality were in good accordance with the fishermen data. The decline of the available stock could be due to both overfishing and the extraordinary summer heat wave occurred in 2003, which may have reduced larval recruitment and increased the mortality. Overall, the juvenile recruitment appeared insufficient to annually restore the natural stock. Although the national and regional high relevance of clams market, local harvesting of wild populations appeared marginal and inadequate to support a remunerative commercial activity, due to the variability and unpredictability of the annual yield and the lack of a sustainable management based on a production chain’s approach.
Analysis of An Indoor Air Quality Antenna for Asthma Management in Children
Authors: Vijayalakshmi N. , Rohini J. G.
Published: January 2019

The extensive of diseases related with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) usually referred to as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and Building Related Illness (BRI) has generated concern for technological approach in monitoring and analysis of the quality of air in confine environments. In line with “prevention is better than cure” mantra, such monitoring system is necessary for timely awareness of quality of surrounding air so as to take preventive action not only at the individual level, but also aid prompt diagnosis by the medical personnel. Motivated by the need for an affordable, simple and efficient indoor air quality device for general use at homes, offices and other related confine environment, a sensor node with capability for wireless sensor networking is presented in this study. The proposed device incorporates: sensors to measure major air quality indices: odor, carbon monoxide, dust, humidity, and temperature, LED indicators for prompt visual status alert, memory device (SD card) for off-line data access, and wireless capability for remote data transfer in applications such as web and mobile-apps interfacing. The performance of the system is evaluated in a laboratory scale indoor environment. The results show effectiveness of the system in capturing the air-quality status and providing timely information for proactive action.
Integrating Innovations for Sustainable Development in Africa
Authors: Jude James , Kazeem Abubakar
Published: January 2019

The field of innovation has been extensively researched, but less work has been done on integrated approach to innovations targeted at actualization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goals are closely interconnected, changing one goal will result in a change in another and this has resulted on the need for holistic approach to achieving Sustainable Development (SD). No doubt there exist interrelations between the sectors and subsector addressed by the goals and targets equally. Studies have shown that sustainable development challenges require an integrated response. It is in fulfilment of the three-pillars of the SDGs and Agenda 2063 that this paper articulated a tailor-made Conceptual Integrated Innovations Model with emphasis on the role of collaborations for innovation with the view to fast-tracking the attainment of the former and latter. In the end, the Performance Indicators for an integrated innovation will be an Africa that speaks with one voice, open and aligned to eco-innovations.
Evaluations of Financial Performance Indicators Based on Factor Analysis in Automotive
Authors: Hornungová Jana , Milichovský František
Published: January 2019

The automotive industry is one of the most significant contributors to the economy of the European Union. This industry employs the largest number highly skilled labors and is a key driver of Europe’s innovation and knowledge so it is an interesting area for research work. Data from 422 subjects in four parts of Europe (include twenty-five countries) have been analyzed. Authors used the factor analysis to eliminate information duplication and reduce dimensionality. At the same time, Pearson’s chi-square test was used to find possible dependencies between observed factors and company size and region of the company. The research brings the conclusion that an alternative hypothesis is applied – all four defined connection between observed indexes and corporate size and region reach accurate values and there is confirmed dependency between them. At the end of the paper, the corresponding map was constructed for graphical representation of both row and column categories and variables. Western companies are at the top of the performance level. Vice versa, southern companies incline to the first quartile, what means they are not focused on performance measurement. The research is focused on the area of performance in the automotive industry in Europe region during last five years. The main aim of this paper is to find key indicators in grouped factors in the field of financial performance of automotive companies because performance is a crucial issue for all individuals and organizations.
Improvement of Spreadsheet Quality through Reduction of End-User Overconfidence: Case Study
Authors: Raković Lazar , Sakal Marton , Vuković Vuk
Published: January 2019

This paper is prompted by and based on earlier research into developers' overconfidence as one of the main causes of spreadsheet errors. Similar to related research, the aim of the paper was to ascertain the existence of overconfidence, and then examine the possibility of its reduction by means of experimental treatment designed for the needs of the research. A quasi-experiment was conducted to this end, in which 62 students of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Novi Sad participated, divided into the experimental and control group. Participants of both groups developed domain free spreadsheets in two iterations each. After the first iterations, students in the experimental group were subjected to experimental treatment: they attended lectures on spreadsheet errors taxonomies supported by real-life examples, and about spreadsheet best practices in the area of spreadsheet error prevention. Results showed that spreadsheet developers who were informed about spreadsheet error taxonomies and spreadsheet best practices create more accurate spreadsheets and are less self-confident in terms of accuracy of their spreadsheets.
Improving Students’ Learning Outcomes Using 4Me Module with Cooperative Learning
Authors: Suprapti Endang , Mursyidah Himmatul , Inganah Siti
Published: January 2019

Based on the evaluation result on the course of linear algebra, the result of mathematics student’s learning outcome, faculty of teacher training and education, University of Muhammadiyah Surabaya, from 26 students indicate that 30,76 % of students complete learning and 69,24% did not complete the target with average value 55,60. Based on the student's opinion, the course of linear algebra was difficult because has a high difficulty level, the learning system uses direct learning, and it causes the boredom. Furthermore, the reference material does not support completely for linear algebra. Thus we need additional learning models, so the students do not get bored and difficult by direct learning model that we used. In this case, we use “The Cooperative Learning Type TPS” model with 4 Me module in order to help the student to be able to work and shared with their friend to find problem solutions so that the interaction among learners occurs and the learning process becomes more active. We use the classroom action research method in this research. Based on the result of the research, we can improve 30% student’s learning result, 21 % of student’s activity and 95 % positive student’s response.
Effect of Problem Based Learning Model on Mathematical Learning Outcomes of 6th Grade Students of Elementary School Accredited B in Kendari City
Authors: Kaharuddin Andi
Published: January 2019

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of problem-based learning models towards the mathematics learning outcomes of 6th-grade students of an Elementary School accredited B in Kendari City. This study is quantitative experimental research. The population in this were all 6th-grade students of an Elementary School accredited B in Kendari City. The technique of determining the sample was done by cluster random sampling. Data analysis used is descriptive statistics and inferential statistics where the hypothesis test used is the t-test. The results showed the effect of problem-based learning models better than direct instruction and problem-based learning model positive effect on mathematics learning outcomes of 6th-grade students of an Elementary School Accredited B in Kendari City.
Species identification of processed sea cucumbers from Malaysian market based on concatenated gene sequences of mitochondrial rRNA genes
Authors: Kamarudin Kamarul Rahim , Rehan Maryam Mohamed , Rehan Aisyah Mohamed
Published: January 2019

Species identification of sea cucumbers that have undergone body deformation due to extensive food processing, e.g., beche-de-mer, is difficult, especially with the copresence of cases of unlabelled or mislabelled sea cucumber-based products on the market. Therefore, a study was done to determine the species identities of processed sea cucumbers from selected Malaysian markets using concatenated gene sequences of non-protein-coding 12S and 16S mitochondrial rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analyses, based on the distance-based Neighbor Joining method and character-based methods, i.e., the Maximum Parsimony method, Maximum Likelihood method, and the Bayesian Analysis method, of 47 ingroup sequences, representing 37 processed sea cucumber specimens, 6 reference samples, and 4 additional specimens, suggested the presence of 3 main clusters, i.e., gamat family, consisting of genus Stichopus and genus Thelenota; and timun laut family, comprising family Holothuriidae. A number of 3 gamat species, i.e., Stichopus horrens, Stichopus vastus, and Thelenota anax, were recorded. Meanwhile, the specimens of Holothuria (Halodeima) atra, Holo-thuria (Halodeima) edulis, Holothuria (Metriatyla) lessoni, Holothuria (Merten-siothuria) leucospilota, and Holothuria (Metriatyla) scabra were the 5 timun laut species that are grouped under the family Holothuriidae. The outcomes of this study can be utilised by enforcement agencies to monitor and overcome the issues of species substitution and product mislabelling of processed sea cucumber products in Malaysian markets.
Ranas dardo venenosas (Dendrobatidae) y su importancia en la bioprospección de moléculas bioactivas en los últimos tiempos: una revisión
Authors: Gutiérrez Karol , Morales Roger , Pino Jorge
Published: January 2019

En esta revisión buscamos resaltar la importancia y la necesidad que tenemos por conocer más sobre lo que nos ofrece la naturaleza. Lograr comprender como influye distintos factores ecológicos sobre la supervivencia de los dendrobátidos, lo que ha logrado la evolución de la defensa química, los vacíos en el conocimiento de las ranas no aposemáticas, en su nivel de toxicidad. Enfocándonos principalmente en la importancia que ha tenido la familia Dendrobatidae, a nivel nacional e internacional en la farmacocinética, mediante la bioprospección de moléculas bioactivas, en los últimos tiempos. Ya que los estudios que se han realizados actualmente con los alcaloides, se ha descubierto que pueden ser modificados estructuralmente de forma fácil y económica. A nivel internacional, este tipo de investigaciones han tenido un gran auge. Panamá cuenta con 17 especies dentro de la familia Dendrobatidae, esto es importante ya que pueden ser especies con una fuente potencial de moléculas biológicamente activas y de esta manera se puede contribuir al desarrollo y fabricación de nuevos medicamentos.
Aplicación de bacterias benéficas como modelo experimental para la reducción de sólidos y conductividad en aguas residuales
Authors: Pimentel Gumercindo , Flores Roderick , Alfaro Yennifer , Villarreal Dayana , De la Cruz Alexis
Published: January 2019

Se adicionó Pseudomona aeruginosa y Pseudomona fluorescens a agua residual de procedencia urbana para

determinar la capacidad de reducción de sólidos suspendidos mediante ensayo de laboratorio en tres tratamientos y tres repeticiones en la unidad de investigación microbiológica del CRU-Azuero en junio de 2017, se encontró que, P. aeruginosa disminuyó la concentración de sólidos disueltos de 1,24 g (control) a 0,03g, y la conductividad a 235 μS/cm, en mayor proporción que P. fluorescens y cultivo mixto, observado a través de los valores obtenidos en los 5 días de tratamiento. De esta manera se estima que P. aeruginosa resulta efectiva en la biorremediacion de aguas residuales.
Refrigeración portátil de vacunas
Authors: Wilcox Edgar , Jamal Malihe , Cedeño José , Harris Itamar
Published: January 2019

Se presenta el diseño, basado en la realización de un modelado de transferencia de calor y uso de herramientas online para selección de los componentes, de un dispositivo capaz de enfriar y almacenar vacunas de diversos tipos, de manera sostenible y amigable con el medio ambiente. Esto se logra mediante el uso de un panel fotovoltaico como fuente de energía eléctrica en su cubierta superior, una batería para almacenar la energía, y el uso del efecto Peltier para aumentar la eficiencia en la conservación de las vacunas. Se concluye que existe un potencial de aplicación de estas tecnologías para el fin estudiado.
Movilidad urbana en el Campus Central de la Universidad de Panamá: Caso de la Facultad de Arquitectura y Diseño y la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación
Authors: Castañeda Ángela , Ocampo Gigiola , Sánchez Karen , Perén Jorge
Published: January 2019

La población del Campus Central de la Universidad de Panamá (UP) es de 25,824 estudiantes, 1,500 profesores y

1,445 administrativos aproximadamente. La movilidad urbana de los usuarios puede tener un impacto en su rutina diaria y en su calidad de vida. El objetivo del presente trabajo es estudiar la movilidad urbana de los usuarios de dos facultades del campus central de la UP: (1) la Facultad de Arquitectura y Diseño y (2) la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación y realizar una comparación entre ambas facultades que sirva de base para futuras políticas de movilidad en el campus universitario de la UP. Se aplicó una encuesta al 15% de los estudiantes, administrativos y profesores de ambas facultades. Los resultados destacan que para la Facultad de Arquitectura y Diseño la mayoría de su población reside en Bethania (11.48%), Bella Vista (9.84%) y Juan Díaz (9.43%); los medios de transporte más usados son: (metro y taxi, bus y carro, etc.), automóvil y bus. Para la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, los tres corregimientos con más población del campus son Bethania (10.13%), Juan Díaz (10.13%) y Tocumen (8.23%); los medios de transporte más usados son: (metro y taxi, bus y carro, etc.), metro bus y bus.
Experiencias del Hash en la vida informática
Authors: Barrera Maxs , Santana Luis , Pereira Radames , Tejedor María Yahaira
Published: January 2019

Este artículo resalta el proceso de generación de llaves codificadas y, los métodos Hash asociados al mismo y las

colisiones que ocurren tras dicha transformación. La tecnología dentro de este contexto está orientada primordialmente a buscar diferentes alternativas para proteger la información almacenada, por ejemplo través de la encriptación de llaves, minimizando el riesgo de que esta pueda alterarse o perderse, aprovechando al máximo el espacio de almacenamiento. Finalmente, se trabajó en el aporte de un nuevo método sobre la base de dos fórmulas, una que genera la llave y otra que se usa en caso de que ocurra una colisión, ya que después del análisis y prueba de algunos de los métodos existentes se evidenciaron vacíos al momento de contrarrestar colisiones, oportunidad que aprovechamos y que sometemos a consideración.
Simulación de paneles semiflexibles en alumbrado público en Panamá
Authors: Real Génesis , Barría Joel , Ardines Liliana , Malday Jhair , Harris Itamar
Published: January 2019

Actualmente existen varios mecanismos sofisticados para obtener energía renovable. Se diseña un sistema alternativo para aprovechar la radiación solar en Panamá a fin de abastecer el sistema de alumbrado público, el cual es de gran importancia para los ciudadanos. Se considera para dicho diseño la estructura curva del techo de las subestaciones del metro de Panamá. Mediante modelado y simulación de paneles fotovoltaicos flexibles se logra demostrar que los mismos proporcionan un gran desempeño en la generación de energía renovable y amigable con el ambiente para así generar energía y abastecer alumbrado para dichos puentes elevados. Se obtiene como resultado que este sistema de paneles podría alimentar completamente la iluminación de todos los puentes peatonales en nuestro país.
Constitutional Rights in Indonesia
Authors: Riksawan Judha
Published: January 2019

The constitution is fundamental to the life of the modern state as a major foothold in state governance. Includes the guarantee of constitutional rights of citizens. The Constitution is the basis of state organizers to be implemented, so that the state is obliged to guarantee the fulfillment of citizens' constitutional rights. Human rights have become an important part of the modern constitution. This study will describe how human rights guarantees become part of constitutional rights in Indonesia.
Model Pemberdayaan Santri Ponpes Al-Hidayah Batu Alang Sebagai Kader Kesehatan Berbasis Terapi Herbal
Authors: Martino Yoyon Arif , Sulistiowati Erna , Purnomo Yudi
Published: January 2019

Pendahuluan Fakultas Kedokteran Unisma mempunyai visi dan misi mengembangkan pemanfaatkan keanekaragaman hayati sebagai pengobatan komplementer. Salah satu program perwujudan visi dan misi adalah kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat berupa pemberdayaan santri pondok pesantren (PP) Al Hidayah Batu, Malang sebagai kader kesehatan berbasis terapi herbal. Pondok ini memiliki santri dhuafa usia anak sekolah. Mereka diasuh, dibina dan mendapat pendidikan formal, ilmu agama dan keterampilan pekerjaan. Berdasarkan analisis kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang, dan hambatan, maka solusi permasalahan pelayanan kesehatan santri adalah pelatihan santri sebagai kader kesehatan berbasis terapi herbal. Metode Kegiatan meliputi ceramah, demonstrasi dan praktek. Materi kegiatan yakni jenis tanaman herbal berkhasiat obat, budidaya tanaman herbal dan meracik tanaman herbal sebagai obat. Evaluasi dilakukan pada setiap tahapan; pre dan post test, seperti tingkat kehadiran peserta, materi pelatihan yang tersajikan, persentase peserta yang menguasai materi dan tingkat penguasaan materi. Hasil Santri PP Al Hidayah antusias mengikuti kegiatan ini. Evaluasi kegiatan mencapai target, antara lain tingkat kehadiran peserta, materi pelatihan yang tersajikan, prosentase peserta yang menguasai materi dan tingkat penguasaan materi pelatihan (≥80%). Tujuan kegiatan tercapai dan mendapatkan respon yang baik. Tindak lanjut kegiatan yakni peningkatan kemandirian santri dalam budidaya tanaman herbal dan meraciknya untuk mengatasi penyakit secara mandiri serta menjaga kebersinambungan kegiatan pada periode berikutnya. Kesimpulan Model pemberdayaan santri pondok pesantren sebagai kader kesehatan berbasis terapi herbal dapat dijadikan contoh sebagai pelayanan kesehatan tradisional pada komunitas santri
Persepsi Masyarakat Terhadap Hutan Kota Di Kawasan Bandara Deo Kota Sorong (Studi Kasus di Kelurahan Malaingkedi dan Kelurahan Remu Selatan)
Authors: Gafur Muzna AA , Nanlohy Lona Helty , Naa Flora Veronika
Published: January 2019

Persepsi sangat mempengaruhi perilaku seseorang terhadap lingkungannya. Seseorang yang mempunyai persepsi yang benar mengenai konservasi kemungkinan besar orang tersebut berperilaku positif terhadap upaya-upaya pelestarian lingkungan. Dengan demikian persepsi dapat mempengaruhi orang dalam menentukan sikap dan tindakannya sehingga orang akan ikut berperan aktif dan berpartisipasi di dalam proses pembangunan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode survei melalui wawancara secara langsung dan pengisian kuisioner. Metode survei merupakan tipe pendekatan dalam penelitian, yang ditujukan pada sejumlah individu atau kelompok. Persepsi masyarakat Kelurahan Malaingkedi dan Kelurahan Remu Selatan terhadap aspek hutan kota menunjukan bahwa masyarakat sudah sangat memahami keberadaan dan manfaat hutan kota bagi kehidupan masyarakat sekitar hutan kota.Â
PENGARUH DOSIS PEMBERIAN BEKATUL TERHADAP PERUBAHAN SIFAT KIMIA TANAH SAWAH DI DUKUH PRANTI DESA SRIHARDONO KECAMATAN PUNDONG KABUPATEN BANTUL
Authors: Latuamury Nursawia
Published: January 2019

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian bekatul pada perubahan sifat fisik dan kimia tanah sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah eksperimen dengan melakukan beberapa perlakuan pemberian bekatul pada berbagai dosis di lahan sawah, kemudian tanah diambil sebelum perlakuan dan sesudah dari setiap perlakuan yang diambil secara komposit untuk dilakukan analisis di Laboratorium. Sifat-sifat fisika tanah sebelum penanaman padi dianalisis mencakup tekstur 3 fraksi (metode pipet), berat volume (metode lilin) dan berat jenis tanah (metode piknometer). Analisis sifat-sifat kimia sebelum penanaman padi meliputi: pH H2O, KPK, C-organik, N-total, N-tersedia, P-tersedia, dan K-tersedia. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan analisis sifat kimia tanah sebelum dan sesudah pemberian bekatul, tidak mengalami perubahan bahkan mengalami penurunan pada beberapa perlakuan karena di duga adanya pengaruh dari penyerapan oleh tanaman. Pemberian bekatul memberikan pengaruh pada perbaikan sifat fisik tanah yang diawali dengan perubahan struktur tanah yang dapat dideteksi dari variabel berat volume, berat jenis dan porositas total tanah.Â