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PEMBERDAYAAN POTENSI GURU dalam PENERAPAN MANAJEMEN BERBASIS SEKOLAH di SMP NEGERI MUARA BATANG EMPU TAHUN PELAJARAN 2018/2019
Authors: N. Najemah 
Published: July 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pemberdayaan potensi guru dan mengetahui faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam peleksanaan manajemen berbasis sekolah di SMP Negeri Muara Batang Empu. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif, teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi dan wawancara, Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif kualitatif dengan tahap reduksi data, penyajian data, interpretasi data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa pelaksanaan Manajemen Berbasis Sekolah (MBS) dalam memberdayakan potensi guru terlaksana dengan baik karena adanya kolaborasi antara Kepala Sekolah,Guru dan Staf. Hal ini terlihat dari aspek potensi guru dalam manajemen kurikulum, potensi guru dalam menejemen tenaga kependidikan, potensi guru dalam manajemen kesiswaan, manajemen guru dalam menyediakan sarana dan prasarana.
Integrated Reporting and the Directions of Its Development
Authors: Krasodomska Joanna 
Published: July 2019

The aim of the paper is to present the concept of integrated reporting. Its aim is to explain to the stakeholders how value is created by a company with the use of its resources and relations as well as interactions with the external environment. The integrated reporting framework has been developed by the International Integrated Reporting Council, and the reason for this was the economic crisis. It seems that in view of the limitations of traditional financial accounting, it is advisable for companies to start practicing integrated reporting. This issue is also worth addressing within contemporary accounting research.
Controlling as an Information Source in Risk Management Process
Authors: Dynowska Joanna , Bartoszewicz Anna 
Published: July 2019

An increasingly visible tool in identifying risk is controlling. Its tasks include collecting, processing, and analyzing information. Thus, in the stage of identifying the risk management process, controlling should supply management with information regarding the impacts of risks on particular departments of the company. The purpose of this article was to emphasize the role of controlling in the risk management process within an organization. This objective was achieved through a study of literature from research conducted in the field. Over the course of this study, the value of controlling and its role in the risk management process were revealed. Also, the role of budgeting was shown to be a key tool of controlling in the process of risk management. The implementation of controlling in a company permits full use of information and enables the use of modern management techniques, thereby facilitating making good decisions to rectify or mitigate risk for a specific organization or unit.
Image Building Strategy on the Example of Selected Polish Regions
Authors: Stanowicka Agnieszka 
Published: July 2019

The objective of this study was to identify and evaluate image building strategies in selected Polish regions. A mail questionnaire survey was carried out in 2013 in the regions of Pomorze (Pomerania), Pomorze Zachodnie (West Pomerania), Małopolska (Lesser Poland), Podkarpacie (Subcarpathia), Warmia and Mazury (Warmia and Masuria), and Podlasie. The importance of image building strategies is widely recognized by the local authorities, but most strategies are implemented on a short-term or medium-term basis. Image building strategies are often regarded as auxiliary measures that contribute to the achievement of strategic development goals. In the analyzed regions, image building is often reduced to strictly promotional measures. The relevant strategies focus on too many landmarks of regional identity, which detracts from their effectiveness. An absence of regular market surveys and evaluations also contributes to the weakness of regional image building strategies.
Influence of Taxation on Investment Decisions by Entrepreneurs
Authors: Burchart Renata , Lelusz Henryk 
Published: July 2019

The example presented in the paper explains operation of the phenomenon known in the literature as the "taxation paradox" that means that the net present value of the investment after considering taxation is higher than the net present value after taxation or the other way round. The aim is to present that dismissing the taxation aspects in the decision taking processes may result in inappropriate choices or lead to resignation from a profitable investment project by investors.
Evaluation of the Influence of a Chosen Element of Insurance Companies' Employees Behaviour of on Specific Aspects of Customer Relations Management
Authors: Grzebieniak Andrzej 
Published: July 2019

Evaluation of the influence of a selected component of the insurance companies' employees' behaviour on the specific aspects of customer relations management was the objective of the paper. In the paper the hypothesis was assumed that appropriate development of customer relations depends to a large extent on the behaviours of employees defined mainly in the company management strategy in which strictly defined procedures in that area are indicated and appropriate technical, information, IT and organisation and management means are assured. The evaluation was made based on own surveys in which the questionnaire method was used. The mail or Internet questionnaire was the research tool. The questionnaires were distributed to 63 insurance companies possessing their registered offices in Poland during the years 2009-2011. In total, 57 completely and correctly completed questionnaires were returned.
The Regularities of the Regional Asymmetry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development
Authors: Bilchak Vasiliy , Duplenko Natalia 
Published: July 2019

The aim of the conducted study was to identify the regularities of the regional asymmetry of development of small and medium enterprise. The subject of the study is the influence of the area factors on the activities of small and medium-sized businesses. The authors are proposing their own original method of assessment of the regional asymmetry of small and medium enterprise development. The study enabled the authors to identify the following regularities. Firstly, the level of the regional asymmetry of small and medium enterprise development does not depend on the size of the area occupied by the region. Secondly, the level of the asymmetry is inversely proportional to the level of the economic development of the region. Besides that, the case study ofthe North-West federal district ofthe Russian Federation revealed a number of features of the regional asymmetry of small and medium enterprise development in the countries having significant territorial expanse.
Aplication of Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Risk Management of Credit Portfolio in the Conditions of the Banking System of the Republic of Tajikistan
Authors: Isupova Basgul Fajzullohonovna 
Published: July 2019

In this article, an analysis of the fundamental methods of risk assessment and risk management of credit portfolio is conducted. In particular, complex and qualitative methods of risk management of credit portfolio studied in details, namely analytical, statistical and coefficient methods. Based on the coefficient method the author proposes a number of standards for the assessment of potential losses in credit activity.
Effect of segmental lordosis on the clinical outcomes of 2-level posterior lumbar interbody fusion for 2-level degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis
Authors: Takahashi Yoshifumi , Okuda Shinya , Nagamoto Yukitaka , Matsumoto Tomiya , Sugiura Tsuyoshi , Iwasaki Motoki 
Published: July 2019

OBJECTIVEAlthough the importance of spinopelvic sagittal balance and its implications for clinical outcomes of spinal fusion surgery have been described, to the authors’ knowledge there have been no reports of the relationship between spinopelvic alignment and clinical outcomes for 2-level posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). The purpose of this study was to elucidate the relationship between clinical outcomes and spinopelvic sagittal parameters after 2-level PLIF for 2-level degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS).METHODSThis study was limited to patients who were treated with 2-level PLIF for 2-level DS at L3–4-5. Between 2005 and 2014, 33 patients who could be followed up for at least 2 years were included in this study. The average age at the time of surgery was 72 years, and the average follow-up period was 5.6 years. Based on clinical assessments, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score and recovery rate were evaluated. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on the recovery rate: the good outcome group (G group; n = 19), with recovery rate ≥ 50%, and the poor outcome group (P group; n = 14) with recovery rate < 50%. Spinopelvic parameters were measured using lateral standing radiographs of the whole spine as follows: sagittal vertical axis (SVA), thoracic kyphosis (TK), sacral slope (SS), pelvic tilt (PT), pelvic incidence (PI), lumbar lordosis (LL), and segmental lordosis (SL) at L3–4-5. The clinical outcomes and radiological parameters were assessed preoperatively and at the final follow-up. Radiological parameters were compared between the 2 groups.RESULTSThe mean JOA score improved significantly in all patients from 10.8 points before surgery to 19.6 points at the latest follow-up (mean recovery rate 47.7%). For radiological outcomes, no difference was observed from preoperative assessment to final follow-up in any of the spinopelvic parameters except SVA. Although no significant difference between the 2 groups was detected in any of the spinopelvic parameters, there were significant differences in the change in SL and LL (ΔSL 3.7° vs −2.1° and ΔLL 1.2° vs −5.6° for the G and P groups, respectively). In addition, the number of patients in the G group was significantly larger for the patients with ΔSL-plus than those with ΔSL-minus (p = 0.008).CONCLUSIONSThe clinical outcomes of 2-level PLIF for 2-level DS limited at L3–4-5 appeared to be satisfactory. The results indicate that acquisition of increased SL in surgery might lead to better clinical outcomes.
PROMIS correlation with NDI and VAS measurements of physical function and pain in surgical patients with cervical disc herniations and radiculopathy
Authors: Owen Robert J. , Khan Adam Z. , McAnany Steven J. , Peters Colleen , Zebala Lukas P. 
Published: July 2019

OBJECTIVEThe aim of this study was to compare the patient-reported outcome measures Neck Disability Index (NDI) and visual analog scale (VAS) with the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI) measures, respectively, and to determine their correlations in a surgical population longitudinally.Legacy outcome measures such as NDI and VAS are essential for analyzing treatments in spine surgery for cervical disc herniations with radiculopathy. Despite their usefulness, administrative burdens impose limits on completion of these measures. PROMIS was developed as a patient outcome measure in order to improve reporting of patient symptoms and function and to reduce administrative burden. Despite early positive results of PROMIS in orthopedics, NDI and VAS scores have not been compared with PROMIS scores in patients with cervical disc herniations with radiculopathy.METHODSEighty patients undergoing surgery for cervical disc herniations with radiculopathy were included. All patients were treated at the same tertiary spine center. Patients were seen and PROMIS PF and PI, NDI, and VAS arm and neck pain scores were collected preoperatively and at 1 year postoperatively. Correlations between NDI, VAS, and PROMIS PF and PI were quantified using Pearson correlation coefficients. Two-tailed Student t-tests were used to demonstrate correlation significance, with alpha = 0.05.RESULTSAll 80 (100%) patients completed all preoperative questionnaires. Fifty-seven (72%) and 75 (94%) patients completed all questionnaires at baseline and at the 6-month and 1-year follow-ups, respectively. PROMIS PF and NDI scores demonstrated a strong negative correlation, with Pearson r values of −0.81, −0.77, and −0.75 at baseline, 6 months, and 1 year. PROMIS PI and VAS neck pain scores demonstrated a moderately positive correlation, with Pearson r values of 0.51, 0.61, and 0.6. PROMIS PI and VAS arm pain scores demonstrated a moderately positive correlation, with Pearson r values of 0.46, 0.47, and 0.45.CONCLUSIONSPROMIS PF scores have a strong negative correlation with NDI scores at baseline and in the postoperative course in patients undergoing surgery for cervical disc herniations with radiculopathy. PROMIS PI scores have a moderately positive correlation with VAS neck and arm pain scores at baseline and in the postoperative course. Surgeons may factor these correlation results into the interpretation of patient-reported outcome measures in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Use of PROMIS PF and PI for this patient population may reduce administrative burden while providing reliable outcomes data.
Nerve transfers in the upper extremity following cervical spinal cord injury. Part 2: Preliminary results of a prospective clinical trial
Authors: Khalifeh Jawad M. , Dibble Christopher F. , Van Voorhis Anna , Doering Michelle , Boyer Martin I. , Mahan Mark A. , Wilson Thomas J. , Midha Rajiv , Yang Lynda J. S. , Ray Wilson Z. 
Published: July 2019

OBJECTIVEPatients with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI)/tetraplegia consistently rank restoring arm and hand function as their top functional priority to improve quality of life. Motor nerve transfers traditionally used to treat peripheral nerve injuries are increasingly used to treat patients with cervical SCIs. In this article, the authors present early results of a prospective clinical trial using nerve transfers to restore upper-extremity function in tetraplegia.METHODSParticipants with American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) grade A–C cervical SCI/tetraplegia were prospectively enrolled at a single institution, and nerve transfer(s) was performed to improve upper-extremity function. Functional recovery and strength outcomes were independently assessed and prospectively tracked.RESULTSSeventeen participants (94.1% males) with a median age of 28.4 years (range 18.2–76.3 years) who underwent nerve transfers at a median of 18.2 months (range 5.2–130.8 months) after injury were included in the analysis. Preoperative SCI levels ranged from C2 to C7, most commonly at C4 (35.3%). The median postoperative follow-up duration was 24.9 months (range 12.0–29.1 months). Patients who underwent transfers to median nerve motor branches and completed 18- and 24-month follow-ups achieved finger flexion strength Medical Research Council (MRC) grade ≥ 3/5 in 4 of 15 (26.7%) and 3 of 12 (25.0%) treated upper limbs, respectively. Similarly, patients achieved MRC grade ≥ 3/5 wrist flexion strength in 5 of 15 (33.3%) and 3 of 12 (25.0%) upper limbs. Among patients who underwent transfers to the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) for wrist/finger extension, MRC grade ≥ 3/5 strength was demonstrated in 5 of 9 (55.6%) and 4 of 7 (57.1%) upper limbs 18 and 24 months postoperatively, respectively. Similarly, grade ≥ 3/5 strength was demonstrated in 5 of 9 (55.6%) and 4 of 7 (57.1%) cases for thumb extension. No meaningful donor site deficits were observed. Patients reported significant postoperative improvements from baseline on upper-extremity–specific self-reported outcome measures.CONCLUSIONSMotor nerve transfers are a promising treatment option to restore upper-extremity function after SCI. In the authors’ experience, nerve transfers for the reinnervation of hand and finger flexors showed variable functional recovery; however, transfers for the reinnervation of arm, hand, and finger extensors showed a more consistent and meaningful return of strength and function.
Gender Disparities in Authorships of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Articles
Authors: Menzel Leoni C. , Kramer Philipp W. , Groneberg David A. , Bendels Michael H.K. 
Published: July 2019

Background: Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are an increasing burden affecting more than 50 million patients worldwide. Hence, research has increased significantly in recent decades. It is recognized that female authors are systematically underrepresented in research in general. Objective: In this article, we examine gender disparities in academic research on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the last decade. Methods: 104,858 male and female authorships from 37,961 original research articles were analyzed. The global and country-specific distribution of women across first, co, and last authorships was determined with the inclusion of a citation and productivity analysis. Results: 42.1% of all authorships and 50.2% of the first, 42.2% of the co, and 32.8% of the last authorships were held by women. Women were less commonly cited, published fewer articles and were also less likely to secure prestigious authorships in articles with multiple authors compared with men. Distinct differences were observed among the countries. Conclusion: Substantial growth in the number of prestigious female authorships has been observed to date and is predicted to continue in the future, with an emphasis on the progressive representation of women and a diminishing gender gap.
Cognition Mediates the Relationship Between Sensory Function and Gait Speed in Older Adults: Evidence from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Authors: Huang Chuanying , Sun Shuqin , Wang Weijing , Li Yujie , Feng Wenjing , Wu Yili 
Published: July 2019

Background/Objective: Gait speed is an important indicator for assessing overall health status. Previous studies have reported the important role of sensory function in gait speed; however, the underlying mechanism is still unclear. This study aimed to examine whether cognition mediates the association of sensory function with gait speed among English older adults. Methods: Gait speed was assessed by “timed walking test”. Hearing was measured by using a hearing screening device. Vision was self-reported. Cognition was assessed by questionnaire. Baron and Kenny’s causal steps method and Sobel test were used to examine the mediating effect. Results: Among 4,197 participants aged 60 years and older, 13.5% had poor hearing and 12.6% had poor vision, 2.6% had both poor hearing and poor vision. Multiple linear regression models suggested that poor hearing (β= – 1.905, p < 0.001), poor vision (β= – 1.309, p = 0.004), and poor dual sensory function (β= – 2.442, p = 0.013) was associated with worse cognition. Cognition was correlated with gait speed (β= 0.004, p < 0.001). Poor hearing (β= – 0.072, p < 0.001), poor vision (β= – 0.031, p = 0.029), and poor dual sensory function (β= – 0.081, p = 0.011) was associated with slower gait speed. After introducing cognition into the models, regression coefficients between sensory function and gait speed decreased (β= – 0.066, p < 0.001 for hearing; β= – 0.027, p = 0.054 for vision; β= – 0.073, p = 0.020 for combined hearing and vision). Sobel test identified the significant mediating effect of cognition on the association between sensory function and gait speed. Conclusion: Cognition partially mediates the association between sensory function and gait speed. Efforts to maintain mobility performance in older adults should consider protecting both sensory function and cognition.
Impact of ozonation process on the antioxidant status in blackcurrant Ribes nigrum L. fruit
Authors: Piechowiak Tomasz , Balawejder Maciej 
Published: July 2019

BACKGROUND: Ozonation is promising method for prolonging the postharvest shelf life as well as decrease of microbiological contamination and pesticide residue in soft fruit. In view of the fact, that ozone is a substance that can induce the reactive oxygen species generation in plant cells, it is necessary to determine the effect of ozone treatment on the antioxidant status in fruit. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of ozonation on the antioxidant status in blackcurrant fruit. METHODS: Blackcurrants were exposed to ozone at the concentration of 16 mg L–1 and 160 mg L–1 for 5, 15 and 30 min. Changes in antioxidant activity, total phenolic content and activity of selected antioxidant enzymes after ozonation were analyzed. RESULTS: It was found, that under proposed conditions the activity of enzymes involved in scavenging of reactive oxygen species (quaiacol peroxidase, ascorbate peroxidase and catalase) increased with ozone concentration and treatment time. In addition, the ozone treatment activated the phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, whose an activity showed a strong correlation with total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of blackcurrants. CONCLUSIONS: Ozonation process activated a protective mechanisms against occurrence of oxidative stress in blackcurrant fruit.
A case study of developing gaze controlled interface for users with severe speech and motor impairment
Authors: Jeevithashree D.V. , Saluja Kamalpreet Singh , Biswas Pradipta 
Published: July 2019

BACKGROUND: People with severe speech and motor impairment (SSMI) often depend on electronic user interfaces for communication, learning and many other daily activities. However, these interfaces are often designed assuming the preference and ease of use of end users for different screen regions is the same for people with SSMI as their able bodied counterparts. This paper presents a user study to evaluate whether users can undertake pointing and selection tasks faster if screen elements are organized at their preferred positions. OBJECTIVE: To compare pointing and selection times in an eye gaze controlled interface between two conditions – screen elements randomly organized vs screen elements organized according to preference of users in terms of specific screen locations. METHODS: We designed a word construction game using familiar 4-letter words and users were instructed to select the correct letters to construct words. We compared total times required to construct each correct word. RESULTS: Users with SSMI can statistically significantly construct words faster [F(1,195) [Formula: see text] 31.04, [Formula: see text] 0.01, [Formula: see text] 0.14] when letters were organized at their preferred screen positions than random organization. CONCLUSIONS: Users with SSMI prefer middle and right side of screen more than the left side. Pointing and selection times in a gaze controlled interface can be significantly reduced by presenting screen elements at the preferred positions.