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National Health Insurance, Profitability, and Service Quality: Case Study at the Private Hospital in West Java
Authors: Fahriati Andriyani Rahmah 
Published: February 2018

National health insurance is one of the government programs to facilitate health services for the people. The purpose of this research to determine whether there are effects of National Health Insurance program (JKN) on profitability and service quality at Juanda Kuningan Hospital, of West Java. The method using the paired-t-test to analyze the difference between before and after the National Health Insurance program. The result showed that there is a difference in profitability and service quality between pre and post the implementation of national health insurance program. Gross profit margin measured the profitability, net profit margin, return on total assets, and return on equity. This result means that the value of the company's profitability is better when the program JKN yet takes place in the Juanda hospital. While on the service quality variable it is found that the mean value is higher when the JKN program has conducted at the hospital.DOI: 10.15408/etk.v17i1.7064
Both active and sham low-frequency rTMS single sessions over the right DLPFC decrease cue-induced cravings among pathological gamblers seeking treatment: A randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled crossover trial
Authors: Sauvaget Anne , Bulteau Samuel , Guilleux Alice , Leboucher Juliette , Pichot Anne , Valrivière Pierre , Vanelle Jean-Marie , Sébille-Rivain Véronique , Grall-Bronnec Marie 
Published: February 2018

Background
Craving is a core symptom of addictive disorders, such as pathological gambling for example. Over the last decade, several studies have assessed the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the addiction field, which triggers the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) to decrease craving. The STIMJEU study investigated whether a single session of low-frequency (LF, i.e., 1 Hz) rTMS applied to the right DLPFC reduced cue-induced gambling craving in a sample of treatment-seeking pathological gamblers.

Methods
Thirty patients received both active and sham rTMS in random order and were blinded to the condition in a within-subject crossover design. Outcome measures included self-reported gambling craving (Visual Analog Scale and Gambling Craving Scale) and physiological measures (heart rate and blood pressure).

Results
The rTMS sessions were associated with a significant decrease in the gambling urge, regardless of whether the session was active or sham. When controlling cue-induced craving levels, no effects were observed on craving for active rTMS. Overall, rTMS was well-tolerated, and the credibility of the sham procedure was assessed and appeared to be appropriate.

Conclusions
We failed to demonstrate the specific efficacy of one session of LF rTMS to decrease cue-induced craving in pathological gamblers. A strong placebo-effect and rTMS parameters may partly explain these results. Yet, we are convinced that rTMS remains a promising therapeutic method. Further studies are required to examine its potential effect.
Sequential two stage release for genu valgum correction in total knee replacement
Authors: Jaju Rahul Gopikishan , Abdul Aziz Ansari Muqtadeer , Kade Mahesh R. , Salokhe Sharad K. 
Published: February 2018

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Valgus deformity presents a major challenge in total knee replacement, especially in moderate or severe cases. Many surgical techniques have been described to balance<sup> </sup>the soft tissues in correction of a severe valgus deformity<sup> </sup>during total knee replacement. The structures most commonlyreleased in a valgus knee include the posterolateralaspect of the capsule, iliotibial band (IT band), the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), the popliteustendon, and the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">thirty two patients undergoing unilateral total knee replacement were followed for the evaluation of study. There were 22 female (68%) and 10 males (32%) with an age of 62.7±6.9 years (range 50-75) with valgus deformity of 18.59˚±8.32˚ (range 10-40˚). Preoperative diagnosis was rheumatoid arthritis in 23 patients (72%) and osteoarthritis in 9 patients (28%). Posterior stabilizing cemented implants were used</span>.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Based on total knee score we achieved 21 (63.64%) excellent, 10 (31.82%) good and 1 (4%) fair results. With the total functional score we had 16 (50%) excellent, 15 (45.45%) good and 1 (4%) fair results. In patients with only step1 release (17 patients) we achieved 84% (15 pts) excellent, 8% (1 pt) good, 8% (1 pt) fair with knee score; and 67% (11pts) excellent, 33% (6pts) good with functional score. In step 2 release group (15 pt) we achieved 10% (1 pt) excellent, 90% (14 pts) good with knee score; and 10% (1pt) excellent, 80% (13 pts) good and 10% (1 pt) fair with functional score. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Good to excellent results can be achieved with two step sequential lateral release of posterolateral capsule and IT band pie-crusting which has direct correlation with severity of valgus deformity. The safety, simplicity, and high success rate of the two step sequential lateral release of posterolateral capsule and pie-crusting of IT band justify its routine use to correct every valgus deformity in total knee replacement.</span></p>
Statistical Approach to Estimated Uncertainty of Nuclear Concentration in Problems of Isotope Kinetics
Authors: Kolesov V.V. , Novichkov A.V. , Voznyakevich E.E. , Terekhova A.M. 
Published: February 2018

The minority of papers only is devoted to the study of impact of the uncertainties in nuclear data on the nuclear concentration received during the solution of the problem of fuel burn-up in the reactor facility. On the other hand, uncertainties of known reaction rates, neutron fluxes, etc. can lead to considerable distortions of the results obtained therefore it is important to be able to assess the impact of such uncertainties on nuclear concentration of nuclides. In this paper we consider the problem of the impact assessment of uncertainties in nuclear data on reactor functionalities as applied to isotope kinetics which represents the well-known Cauchy linear problem. The most exact approach is the statistical approach of the randomized selection of input parameters in using different distribution laws. But the simplest method of the analysis of sensitivity of model to perturbation parameters is the following (it has several names in the literature: one-at-a-time sensitivity measures, 1% sensitivity method): by varying one of the input parameters of the task for the small amount (for example, for 1%) when other parameters are constant, the corresponding response of output parameters is defined (variation approach). Our results show that in burn-up calculations the mean square deviations of nuclear concentrations obtained using statistical approach coincide with the variations of nuclear concentrations obtained in the variation approach.
Possibility of Simulating Forced Convection in Fast Neutron Reactors Using a Light Water Test Facility
Authors: Slobodchuk V.I. , Avramova E.A. , Shchennikova E.M. , Shal'kov D.A. 
Published: February 2018

The paper evaluates the possibility of modeling the heat transfer phenomena in a liquid-metal coolant using a light water test facility. A large nuclear power reactor (like the BN-1200 project) was selected as a reactor installation to be modeled. To validate the model, the similarity theory and the “black box” method were used. The paper uses the experience of a number of researchers in this field, in particular, the accepted assumptions which do not result in serious loss in modeling accuracy. The governing criteria of similarity were estimated based on the fundamental differential equations of convective heat transfer, so were the conditions under which it is possible to model sodium coolant by using light water with adequate accuracy. The paper presents the scales of the parameters used for the model - reactor comparison. Dependence curves of certain scales with regard to others are constructed, and the possibility of achieving similarity of certain parameters in modeling was estimated. Recommendations are provided on designing a water test model of the BN reactor and on carrying out experiments using this test model.
INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED ADMINISTRATIVE BUREAUCRACY AND OCCUPATIONAL BURNOUT AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Authors: Poluian Zohreh , Khorasgani Narges Saeidian 
Published: February 2018

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between perceived administrative bureaucracy and occupational burnout of elementary school teachers in Najafabad city in the academic year of 2015-16 by a descriptive correlational method.
Methodology:The statistical population of the study consisted of all 1095 primary school teachers. Using the Cochran formula 285 people were selected as the sample size. The sampling method was a cluster random sampling. The data collecting tools were perceived administrative bureaucracy questionnaire of Roch (1993) and Maslach's occupational burnout questionnaire (1981).
The reliability of the questionnaires was estimated by using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the bureaucracy questionnaire which was (0.90) for the Centralization dimension, (0.83) for specialization, (0.80) for standardization, and (0.78) for occupational burnout. In order to analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistics including multiple regression correlation coefficient and multi-point variance test were used.
Main Findings:The findings of the study indicated that there was a positive correlation between the dimensions of Centralization and occupational burnout (r = 0.182, p <0.05) and there was a negative relationship between the dimensions of specializations (r = -0.178, r = -0.05) and standardization (r = -0.286; r = -0.01).
Implications: Results of this study can enrich the knowledge about relationship between perceived administrative occupational burnout among elementary school teachers.
Originality: As per author’s information and belief, first time relationship between perceived administrative occupational burnout among elementary school teachers.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT WITH TEACHERS' CREATIVITY
Authors: Rafiee Mahmoud , Khorasgani Narges Saeidian 
Published: February 2018

Purpose: The present study aimed at investigating the relationship between knowledge management and psychological empowering with teachers' creativity in a descriptive correlational method in Isfahan in 2015.
Methodology: The statistical population included all teachers teaching at a 1st grade of boyish high schools of Isfahan city (774 teachers) out of which 256 persons were chosen through multi-steps accidental sampling using Corcoran method. Research instruments contained 3 questionnaires of knowledge management of Patrick and Sonia (2009) with 38 questions, questionnaire of psychological empowerment by Spritizer (1996) with 15 questions and creativity questionnaire of Tierney et al. (1999) having 9 questions based on Likert's 5-item scale. In order to examine the justifiability of questionnaires. Stability of this questionnaire was examined using Cronbach's Alpha, which was 0.90, 0.80and 0.83 for management, psychological empowerment, and creativity respectively. In order to analyze data, we used a descriptive statistic (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation) and influential statistic (Pearson correlational coefficient, multi-step regression and variance analytic test).
Main Findings: Findings of this study showed that there exists a positive, meaningful relationship between two predicting a variable of knowledge management (r꞊ 0.382) and all its dimensions and also psychological empowerment (r꞊0.136) and its affectivity dimension with creativity.(p<0.05).
Implications: Results of this study can help education administrator to streamline teacher’s activity in higher education institutions.
Originality: This study is first of its kind in researching relationship between knowledge management and psychological empowerment with teachers' creativity in Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
Minimizing of current harmonics for electrical power system station by controlled current source
Authors: Talib Dr. Jaber Ghaib 
Published: February 2018

In this optional method, controlled current source CCS with controlled voltage source CVS is used to increase the high power system station acts. The traditional system causes high odd and even harmonics for current and voltage that it leads to decreasing the system efficiency. The output sinewave voltage and current is distorted with more unstable. Therefore, the best solution for this critical situation, CCS with CVS controller are used to develop the efficiency by reducing the steady state error, decreasing the overshoot with undershoots for system. The results are completed depending on Matlab Simulink with toolbox. The system with two controllers has the consultant over conventional system with increase the active power and minimizing losses power by limitation the harmonics
The Effect Of Teaching Methodology On Accounting Students' Perceptions Of Traits Important To Success
Authors: Nichols Linda M. 
Published: February 2018

This study evolved from a previous study that examined the perceptions of the importance of specific traits to success in the accounting profession by both accounting professionals in the United States and internationally. That study found that the international subjects valued some soft skills, such as creativity, as being more important to success than did the subjects in the United States. Because of the importance of soft skills to success in the accounting profession worldwide, I sought to determine if teaching methodology in the accounting classroom in the United States could affect the perceptions of students regarding the importance of traits to success in the accounting profession. Three particular new methodologies were added to the accounting courses in which the study was run; a team debate, a writing assignment justifying an impairment decision in an unclear situation, and a team presentation in which creativity was a very significant percentage of the final grade. The results revealed that the traits of persuasiveness, good oral communication skills, good marketing skills, and creativity were ranked significantly more important by the student subjects at the end of the semester term than they were at the beginning of the semester term. Based on these results, accounting educators need to experiment to find methodologies that relate to their specific accounting courses that will help students realize the importance of soft skills for professional success in accounting.
Be Responsive To Get In Print Faster
Authors: Slater Timothy F. 
Published: February 2018

The vast majority of questions received by peer-reviewed journal editors revolve around one repeated and sometimes frantic theme: when will my article appear in print? Manuscript authors sometimes forget how many different procedural and sequential steps must occur before even the most scholarly and well-conceived “print-ready” article makes it into print. However, the most important steps where timelines seem to get unexpectedly extended are not actually those phases controlled by the publishers or the reviewers or the editors, but the critical steps related to the responsiveness of the authors themselves. The bottom line to helping publishers get scholarly work you can be proud of published in a timely matter is for authors to posture themselves in rapid response mode, replying promptly to correspondence from the journal.
Food and Feeding Habits of Bilih Fish Mystacoleucus padangensis (Bleeker, 1852) In Naborsahan River, Toba Lake, North Sumatera
Authors: Suryanti Ani , Sulistiono Sulistiono , Muchsin Ismudi , Kartamihardja Endi Setiadi 
Published: February 2018

The bilih fish Mystacoleucus padangensis did a migration of the lake to the river that empties into the lake to spawn. This study aimed to determine whether migratory fish bilih ate when and what kind of natural foods consumed by bilih fish in it migration habitat. The study was conducted in Naborsahan River, Toba lake, North Sumatra. Sampling was done every 1 hour using Cast net. The results showed that bilih fish keep doing the feeding activity and having diurnal when migrated. The natural food bilih fish in the river and Toba lake was same, it was the phytoplankton of the class Bacilariopiceae. Natural food bilih fish that found in it intestine were phytoplankton include Rhizosolenia, Synedra, Gonatozygon, Closterium, Surirella, Pinnularia, Oscillatroria, Melosira, Gyrosigma, Aulacoseira and Zooplankton among others Creseis, Tubifex and Daphnia. The type of natural food that nostly found in bilih fish intestines were phytoplankton from the genus Synedra Bacilariopiceae with Index of Preporedance (IP) is 97.9 %. Based on the composition of the natural food that was dominated, bilih fish was categorized as the plankton feeder.
Application of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Components In Telecommunication Network Design and Optimization Course
Authors: Firdaus Firdaus , Dewi Fatma 
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT: One of the academic problems in the Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Program of Islamic University of Indonesia is the thesis work beyond the target time, so the average period of study became over time. Several solutions have been worked out, but the results have not been significant impact. The biggest problem is the lack of research experience and support skills in research. This research proposes a new solution by inviting students to do integrated learning and research in the Telecommunication Network Design and Optimization course. The selected learning model is Contextual Teaching and Learning based on Problem Based Learning. CTL is a teaching-learning strategy that emphasizes the full process of student involvement in order to discover the material learned and relate it to real life situations that encourage students to apply it in their lives. The results can improve the students achievement of competencies and give direct experience to students to conduct the research. This is evidenced by the increase of the average mark from 63.78 to 78.91 and the availability of student to write the good research reports.Keywords: Contextual, problem based learning, integrated learning and research, study periodReceived: 17 January 2018, Revised: 15 February 2018, Accepted: 24 February 2018
Chemo-entrepreneurship Modelling on Chemical Bonding Materials as an Effort to Grow Entrepreneurial Spirit of Students with Hearing Impairment in (Islamic) Senior High School
Authors: Kamaludin Agus 
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT: This research aims to develop MEc Bond learning media (Magnetic Educhem Bonding) for students with hearing impairment in (Islamic) senior high school based on chemo-entrepreneurship modeling. This research uses the development model by Borg & Gall that includes the identification of potentials and problems, product selection, literature review, planning, developing initial product draft, initial field trials and product revisions, and it ends with major field trials and product revision. The subjects of this research include material experts, media experts, disability experts, senior high school chemistry teachers and students. The data of this research are taken by using several instruments:interview guide, product quality assessment sheet, and student response sheet. The interview result is analyzed by using descriptive technique, assessment result of product quality is analyzed by using categorical descriptive quantitative technique, and student's response is analyzed by using percentage technique. The results of this research has been developed with the input from the validation specialist and chemistry teachers. Learning media which is developed has best quality, according to the assessment of chemistry teachers in (Islamic) senior high school, with the ideality percentage of 91.02%. In general, students with hearing impairment might respond positively which gets the ideality percentage of 86% to the MEc Bond learning media which makes the material chemical bonds easier to be understood and fun. In addition, the media is desperately necessary for studying chemical bonding in class and it can foster entrepreneurial spirit for the students in the form of making learning media ofchemical bonds.Keywords: chemo-entrepreneurship, learning media, chemical bonds, MEc bondReceived: 16 January 2018, Revised: 31 January 2018, Accepted: 25 February 2018
Desalination of brackish water for agriculture: challenges and future perspectives for seawater intrusion areas in Vietnam
Authors: Cong Vo Huu 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
This research aims to provide an overview of the seawater encroachment threat on agriculture in lowland areas and potential solutions for better practices. It was found that the Mekong river delta experiences severe impacts from climate change with more than 75% of provinces affected by seawater intrusion, of which Kien Giang, Ca Mau and Ben Tre provinces are the most influenced with 70% affected areas. The salinity of river water was observed in the range of 15–30 g/L in 2015; meanwhile, the strongest tolerated rice species reached ceiling values of 3–4 g/L. Emerging challenges were identified due to the uncertain upstream hydrological regime coupled with high levels of tide, field evaporation and water withdrawal. The development strategies of affected provinces are given on the modification of rice tolerant capacity, and modification to aquaculture in areas with high salinity, in which water purification is in urgent demand. Desalination technologies have been proposed with various innovations which are still not practical on a large scale. The desalination of seawater and brackish water by reverse osmosis, nano-filtration, electro-dialysis, ion-exchange resins, electrochemical processes and thermal distillation has been applied to agriculture. The advance reverse osmosis shows most potential because of its advances in treating performance, cost effectiveness and effective rejection of brine.
Financialization and its discontents
Authors: Mehrling Perry 
Published: February 2018

AbstractFinance is not something separate from society. It is neither a Marxian superstructure nor a monetarist veil, but rather the very substance of modern social relations, a web of time-dated promises to pay that stretches from now into the future, and from here around the globe. Financial relationships are not about mediating something else on the ‘real’ side of the economy; they are the constitutive relationships of the whole system. Financial globalization and global financialization have produced a global Financial Society, hierarchical and inherently unstable. The problem confronting social analysts is not so much to find the social in the money grid - the money grid is already social - but rather to understand the dynamical operations of that grid on its own terms. This essay sketches the fundamental processes that produce and reproduce Financial Society - settlement and market-making - as an attempt to provide a realistic point of departure for any feasible project of reform.