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Mapping of Islamic Bank Financial Distress in Indonesia
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad , Riyadi Selamet , Sabrianti Priska , Afidah Afifah Nur 
Published: January 2019

Abstract: Mapping of Islamic Bank Financial Distress in Indonesia. This study aims to identify and analyse the level of financial distress of Indonesian Islamic Bank. The data of this study would be utilised to map the level of financial distress of various Islamic banks. This study also aims to assess the level of financial distress by utilising different methods and compare the result. This study measures the level of financial distress by using three different methods, which are: Altman Modification method, Bankometer and Risk Based Bank Rating. This study uses a comparative descriptive approach with eleven samples of Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia during 2010-2016. This study finds that Islamic banks in Indonesia are not indicated to have financial distress, but still have the potential to experience financial distress, where each Islamic Bank has different levels of financial distress with another. The three methods of measuring the level of financial distress have differences in measuring financial difficulties in Islamic banks. Keywords: Islamic bank, financial distress, altman modification, bankometerAbstrak: Pemetaan Tingkat Kesulitan Keuangan Bank Syariah di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat seberapa besar tingkat kesulitan keuangan yang terjadi pada bank syariah di Indonesia. Data penelitian ini ditujukan untuk memetakan keberagaman tingkat kesulitan keuangan bank syariah serta mencoba membandingkan beberapa metode penilaian kesulitan keuangan bank yang ada pada bank syariah. Pengukuran tingkat kesulitan keuangan menggunakan tiga metode yang berbeda, yaitu: metode Altman Modifikasi, Bankometer dan Risk Based Bank Rating. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif komparatif dengan sampel sebelas Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia selama periode 2010-2016. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bank syariah di Indonesia tidak terindikasi mengalami kesulitan keuangan, namun tetap berpotensi mengalami kesulitan keuangan dengan tingkat kesulitan keuangan yang berbeda antara satu bank syariah dengan bank syariah lainnya. Penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa ketiga metode pengukuran tingkat kesulitan keuangan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini memberikan hasil yang berbeda dalam mengukur kesulitan keuangan pada bank syariah. Kata kunci: Bank Syariah, Kesulitan Keuangan, Altman Modifikasi, Bankometer
Effect of External Factors of Technology Acceptance Model Toward Technology Acceptance of Online Travel Agent
Authors: Waluyani Risma Candra , Subroto Bambang , Purnomosidhi Bambang 
Published: January 2019

Abstract: Effect of External Factors of Technology Acceptance Model Toward Technology Acceptance of Online Travel Agent. This study aimed to identify and analyse internal factors and external factors which affect the intention of Universitas Brawijaya students to use online travel agent service. Samples were selected by using nonprobability sampling technique and convenience sampling method. The instrument of this study was online questionaires whose result were analyzed by SEM-PLS. This study found that personal innovativeness and self-efficacy affected how students perceive that online travel agent service is easy to use and it is useful for them. Student’s perception, trust in online travel agent service, and information obtained from others affected students’ attitude to use online travel agent service. Furthermore, students who feels that online travel agent technology is useful for them will have positive attitude on the existence of online travel agent service and they wil also have intention to use the online travel agent service. Keywords: Online travel agent, behavioral intention, internal factors, external factors.Abstrak: Pengaruh Faktor Eksternal Technology Acceptance Model Terhadap Penerimaan Teknologi Online Travel Agent. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji faktor internal dan faktor eksternal yang mempengaruhi minat mahasiswa Universitas Brawijaya untuk menggunakan agen perjalanan online. Sampel penelitian dipilih menggunakan teknik nonprobability sampling dengan metode convenience sampling. Instrumen penelitian ini adalah kuesioner yang dibuat secara online dengan bantuan google form dan dianalisis dengan SEM-PLS. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa inovasi pribadi dan keyakinan sendiri mepengaruhi persepsi mahasiswa bahwa teknologi agen perjalanan online mudah digunakan, yang selanjutnya membuat mereka berpendapat bahwa teknologi agen perjalanan online berguna bagi mahasiswa. Persepsi mahasiswa bahwa teknologi agen perjalanan online berguna bagi mereka, kepercayaan terhadap teknologi agen perjalanan online, dan informasi yang diperoleh dari orang lain melalui internet mempengaruhi sikap mahasiswa untuk menggunakan teknologi agen perjalanan online. Selanjutnya mahasiswa yang berpendapat bahwa teknologi agen perjalanan online berguna bagi mereka akan bersikap positif atas adanya teknologi agen perjalanan online dan berminat untuk menggunakan teknologi agen perjalanan online. Kata kunci: agen perjalanan online, minat perilaku, faktor internal, faktor eksternal.
Re-Reflection Effect On Shock Waves in Two-Phase Flows through a Tube of Variable Cross-Section
Authors: Pandey Kanti 
Published: January 2019

In present paper Re-reflection effect on shock –waves in two-phase flows through a tube of variable cross-section is considered when particle volume fraction appeared as an additional variable .It is concluded that re-reflected effects reduce the cross sectional area .For two-phase flows when equilibrium is eventually established , presence of particle volume fraction , further reduce the cross – sectional area. One dimensional area relation for a non – uniform , steady flow ahead of a shock is obtained and concluded that all the results are valid for the case when direction of the shock motion and the gas flow ahead of the shock is same . In preparation of graphs Mathematica 7 is used .
Compatibilization of Vulcanized SBR/NBR Blends using Cis-Polybutadiene Rubber: Influence of Blend Ratio on Elastomer Properties
Authors: Doma Ahmed Salah , Kamoun Elbadawy A. , Abboudy Sayed , Belal Mohammed A. , Khattab Sherine N. , El-Bardan Ali A 
Published: January 2019

Blends composed of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) were fabricated by melt blending technique using two-roll mill blend machine. Cis- polybutadiene rubber (CBR) was used as a compatibilizer for enhancing the homogeneity between SBR and NBR phases in blends. Although, no previous reports were found to discuss improving electrical properties of vulcanized SBR/NBR blends using unfilled rubber system (i.e. no fillers incorporated). Raman spectra and SEM images indicate that a significant compatibility within the rubber matrix is observed, due to using CBR compatibilizer. The effect of SBR/NBR blend ratio on curing characteristics, physico-mechanical properties, and physicochemical properties (e.g. network characteristics and thermodynamic parameters) were studied. SBR/NBR blend showed comparatively better mechanical properties, compared to each other individually rubber system. Curing parameters e.g. Mooney viscosity and hardness were increased, while a reduction in cure time and specific gravity was observed with increasing SBR ratio in blends. Results revealed that increasing SBR resulted in an enhancement of the tensile strength, modulus at 300 % and elongation at break up to 40 phr, and then gradually decreased. The TGA results indicated that SBR/NBR blends were thermally decomposed at a temperature range of 340-520°C. The notable decrease of DC conductivity (σdc) of vulcanized blends is owing to the decrease of NBR, which is a polar portion and is responsible for increasing the conductivity of vulcanized blends. This proved that the targeted industrial applications for vulcanized blends are entirely depending upon SBR/NBR blend in elastomers matrix.
An Intelligent Cardiac Ailment Prediction Using Efficient ROCK Algorithm and K- Means & C4.5 Algorithm
Authors: Perwej Yusuf , Parwej Firoj , Akhtar Nikhat 
Published: January 2019

The data mining techniques have the ability to discover hidden patterns or correlation among the objects in the medical data. There are many areas that adapt data mining techniques, namely marketing, stock, health care sector and so on. In the health care industry produces gigantic quantities of data that clutches complex information relating to the sick person and their medical conditions. The data mining has an infinite potential to make use of healthcare data more effectually and efficiently to predict various kinds of disease. The present-time healthcare industry heart ailment is a term that assigns to an enormous number of health care circumstances related to heart. These medical circumstances relate to the unexpected health circumstance that straight control the cardiac. In this paper we are using a ROCK algorithm because it uses Jaccard coefficient on the contrary using the distance measures to find the similarity between the data or documents to classify the clusters and the contrivance for classifying the clusters based on the similarity measure shall be used over a given set of data. Afterward, C4.5 algorithm is used as the training algorithm to show the rank of a cardiac ailment with the decision tree. The C4.5 can be referred as the statistic classifier as well as this algorithm uses avail radio for feature selection and to build the decision tree. The C4.5 algorithm is widely used because of its expeditious classification and high exactitude. Lastly, the cardiac ailment database is clustered using the K-means clustering, which will alienate the data convenient to cardiac sickness from the database.
ARCTIC TOURISM: STATE AND PROSPECTS FOR RUSSIA
Authors: Golubchikov Yuriy N. , Kruzhalin Victor I. , Nikanorova Aleksandra D. 
Published: January 2019

Tourism is the key factor of human presence in the Arctic region. The number of tourist visits has been growing extensively since the end of XX century. The Arctic region is not regarded only as prospective region for oil and gas industry but now it is also recognized as the region with high potential for tourism development. The research is dedicated to the assessment of the spatial distribution of human presence within the Arctic region on the basis of statistical analysis of population and tourist visits in different parts of the Arctic. Taking into account the uncertainty of regional Arctic borders definition, which are commonly determined in accordance with given purposes and tasks, we assessed the population and tourist visits for the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation as administrative union as well as for the Arctic region as physic-geographical region.The growing number of tourists in the Arctic region influences future development prospects of the region. In 2017 the Arctic region with population of 4.3 million people was visited by 10.2 million tourist. While the favorable environmental conditions of Arctic ecosystems exist, the Arctic region should be considered as the source of nature resources for tourism and various recreational activities. Modern technologies enable the development of travel industry in the region, and therefore the industrial paradigm of “conquer” and “utilization” should be replaced with the axiological paradigm of “Arctic beauty” and recreational resource value.
O índice de aridez e sua tendência a desertificação na bacia do rio Ipojuca-PE
Authors: Silva Cristiano José da , França Manoel Vieira de , Medeiros Raimundo Mainar de , Holanda Romildo Morant de 
Published: January 2019

Tem-se como objetivo estudar as oscilações do índice de aridez interanual e sua vulnerabilidade à desertificação para a área da bacia do rio Ipojuca. Utilizaram-se dos cálculos do balanço hídrico, índice de aridez, classificação climática e nível de susceptibilidade, gerando-se o gráfico do índice e variabilidade de clima da área estudada. Os climas registrados na área de estudo foram do tipo Árido, Semiárido seco com níveis de susceptibilidade oscilando entre muito alta e alta. Áreas identificadas com vulnerabilidade à desertificação em razão do índice de menor aridez podem não estar localizadas em áreas degradadas. As áreas que apresentam maior índice de aridez e não são alocadas como processos de vulnerabilidade podem encontrar-se degradadas a ponto de serem consideradas áreas desertificadas. Esta variação poderá ocorrer devido ao uso inadequado do solo e do ambiente em estudo. Quanto maior a precipitação, maior será o índice de aridez, e diante a desertificação, menor será a susceptibilidade. A temperatura influencia na evapotranspiração, pois quanto maior a temperatura, maior a evapotranspiração e, consequentemente, menor o índice de aridez e, portanto maior a susceptibilidade à desertificação.
Being “Other” in Berlin: German Koreans, Multiraciality, and Diaspora
Authors: Kim Helen 
Published: January 2019

AbstractGermany is considered a relatively recent country where multiraciality has become a recognised phenomenon. Yet, Germany still considers itself a monoracial state, one where whiteness is conflated with “Germanness”. Based on interviews with seven people who are multiracial (mostly Korean–German) in Berlin, this article explores how the participants construct their multiracial identities. My findings show that participants strategically locate their identity as diasporic to circumvent racial “othering”. They utilise diasporic resources or the “raw materials” of diasporic consciousness in order to construct their multiracial identities and challenge racism and the expectations of racial and ethnic authenticity. I explored how multiracial experiences offer a different way of thinking about the actual doing and performing of diaspora.
Research Competencies of Higher-Education Teaching Staff Based on Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Mendoza Derling , La Madriz Jenniz , López María , Ramón Vinicio 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The present study aims to describe the research skills of university professors at the Universidad Iberoamericana del Ecuador (UNIBE) through emotional intelligence. The research is focused on the quantitative paradigm, through a descriptive study of a population, which was represented by 35 full-time professors of the university. For the collection of data, a survey was applied as the technique, and as an instrument, a questionnaire was used to the teaching population, it is subdivided into the following variables: emotional self-knowledge, emotional self-control, and structured self-motivation. The Likert model is used for responding with a scale of 5 alternatives. To test the reliability of the instrument, a pilot test was applied, giving a value of 0.894 of the Cronbach alpha statistical coefficient. The scales present Kendall's coefficient of agreement presenting as similarity of variables with a value of p = 0.039, congruence (p = 0045), and tendentiousness (p = 0.035). In conclusion, it is established that research competencies are an attitudinal alternative that imply the understanding and transfer of knowledge, as well as emotional values oriented to significantly stimulate the research potential of a university professor. This shows difficulties in terms of the acquisition of research skills, referring to a set of knowledge, skills, behaviors, and values that teachers should use to face their daily academic lives.
Inward Foreign Direct Investment: A Case Study of Pakistan
Authors: Khan Muhammad , Lee Hee Young , Bae Jung Han 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the methods for increasing the volume of Inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan. Two different approaches are investigated: firstly, identifying the main barriers to investing in Pakistan, and secondly, examining the key success factors (KSFs) of the top FDI recipients in the world. Both parametric and non-parametric statistical analyses are applied. The study findings provide guidance to the implementation of common KSFs for increasing inward FDI. The paper discusses cultural barriers in developing markets for investors’ collective performance, the consequence and significance of cultural barriers in emerging markets, and the requirement for social adaptation for successfully attract inward FDI in developing counties. This paper identifies and proposes suggestions for resolving the internal problems of Pakistan’s investment climate that act as impediments to increased FDI volume.
Quality of Life in the School Context: The Relationship between Teachers’ and Students’ Wellbeing
Authors: Guidetti Gloria , Viotti Sara , Hindrichs Imke , Camacho-Avila Anabel , Girardo Cristina , Simon Doris Castellanos , Converso Daniela 
Published: January 2019

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The aim of the study is to identify relationships between levels of burnout in a sample of Italian teachers in middle school and the quality of the classroom relational climate experienced from their students. Method: analysis identified three different teachers’ burnout profiles, defined as “Enthusiastic”, “Exhausted-Indifferent” and “Exhausted-Guilty”. ANOVA showed that were significant differences in the quality of classroom relational climate perceived by students. The Enthusiastic group was associated with better levels regarding the students’ perception about teachers support and, concerning student-peers relationship, better support and mutual respect.The results are consistent with literature that underlines how burned-out teachers experience more difficult and conflictive relationship with their students. Moreover, it emerges how deficiencies in relational experience could impact not only on the student-teacher relationship, but also on the quality of student-peer interactions.
SWOT Analysis for the Development Strategy of Mangrove Ecotourism in Wonorejo, Indonesia
Authors: Murtini Sri ,   Sumarmi, Astina I Komang , Utomo Dwiyono Hari 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Wonorejo mangrove area is one of the mangrove ecosystems in Surabaya initiated by public awareness which then developed into an area of conservation, education, rehabilitation, and ecotourism. Terbatasnya ekowisata menjadikan kawasan mangrove Wonorejo semakin ramai dikunjungi sehingga perlu strategi pengembangan yang tepat. Limited ecotourism in Surabaya makes this area to be increasingly crowded so that a proper development strategy is needed.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui: 1) potensi ekowisata mangrove Wonorejo, 2) strategi pengembangan ekowisata mangrove Wonorejo. The purpose of this research is to know: 1) The potential of Wonorejo mangrove ecotourism, and 2) The development strategy of Wonorejo mangrove ecotourism. Pendekatan dan jenis penelitian bersifat deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode survey.In this research, the approach and type are descriptive with survey method.Sumber data potensi diperoleh dari interview dengan wisatawan dan beberapa pihak yang memahami ekowisata mangrove Wonorejo. The potential data sources were obtained from visitors’ interviews and other parties who acknowledge the ecotourism of Wonorejo mangrove.Indikator yang digunakan untuk mengukur potensi adalah kondisi biofisik, aksesibilitas, sarana prasarana dan aspek penunjang lain. Moreover, the indicators used to measure the potential are biophysical conditions, accessibility, infrastructure, and other supporting aspects. Strategi untuk mengembangkan mangrove Wonorejo menggunakan analisis SWOT.The strategy that is used to develop Wonorejo mangrove is the SWOT analysis.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kawasan mangrove Wonorejo mempunyai potensi tinggi dengan total nilai 30. Analisis SWOT berada pada posisi kuadran I, artinya untuk pengembangan kawasan ekowisata mangrove Wonorejo adalah strategi agresif/pertumbuhan. The results showed that Wonorejo mangrove area has a high level of potential with a total value of 30. The SWOT analysis is in quadrant I meaning that for the development of ecotourism area, Wonorejo mangrove has an aggressive/growth strategy. Prioritas strategi dengan menggunakan analisis SWOT adalah peningkatan peran pemerintah terkait daya tarik, pengembangan paket wisata mangrove-non mangrove, peningkatan terkait identitas mangrove, penataan lokasi, peningkatan sumberdaya manusia, dan pengembangan promosi.By using SWOT analysis, the priority of this strategy is to increase the role of government related to tourism attraction, development of mangrove-non-mangrove tourism package, improvement related to mangrove identity, location arrangement, human resource improvement, and promotion development. Pemerintah diharapkan lebih bertanggung jawab dalam mengembangkan ekowisata mangrove Wonorejo dalam segala aspek sehingga dapat meminimalkan permasalahan. The government should be responsible for developing this Wonorejo mangrove ecotourism in all aspects so as to minimize the problem.
Macroeconomic Volatility and Capital Flights in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Dynamic Panel Estimation of some Selected HIPC Countries
Authors: David Kiss Gabor , Ampah Isaac Kwesi 
Published: January 2019

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For several years, illicit financial outflows though unobservable have remained rampant in the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) sub-region. This paper examines whether macroeconomic volatilities as perceived by domestic investors in the sub-region have any influence on these outflows taking some selected Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) and dataset for the period 1990 to 2012 as the case study. In addition, the study employs a Generalized Autoregression Heteroscedasticity (GARCH) model and Panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag model in its estimation. The outcomes of the econometric investigation, which reflects the current situation in the sub-region, support the view that domestic investors will withdraw their investments and other financial holdings from the domestic economy if they perceived present and future government policies to be volatile. These results suggest that government in HIPC Countries in SSA should focus on stabilising their macroeconomic and political situation if they want to reduce the outflow of domestic capital.
Development of Loyalty Programs through the Retail Industry in Albania
Authors: Luzi Sokol 
Published: January 2019

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This article aims to study development of Customer Relationship Management as a new way of applying marketing concepts in the Albanian retail industry. Research in other industries has shown that the planning and execution of CRM strategies can bring higher profitability. In the case of Albania, businesses still neglect the benefits that they can receive using different CRM strategies. Currently the two main barriers regarding the implementation of CRM includes financial and technological challenges. In reality, financial and technological issues appear to be less problematic in comparison with organizational changes, cultural changes and human barriers. The results of the survey showed that CRM is still in the initial stages of application in the retail sector in Albania.