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Spatial Distribution of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Urban Setting of Bandung City
Authors: Respati Titik , Raksanagara Ardini , Djuhaeni Henni , Sofyan Asep 
Published: December 2017

AbstractThe proximity of urban area provides fertile ground for the exchange of bacteria, virus and other health problem. One of the diseases which have a close relationship with the environment and people interaction is dengue. At present, it still is one of the major health problems for Indonesia. One method to understand the disease is by using spatial analysis that the prevention program can be focusing on the area most affected. This study aims to analyze the spatial distribution of dengue cases in Bandung city. The method used was the mapping of dengue cases using geographic information system (GIS) with ArcView software. Data were collected from August 2015 to March 2016 in Bandung city. Results showed that dengue cases increased with fluctuated hyperendemic years especially in the year 2009, 2012, and 2013. Spreading pattern of the disease was from north of Bandung to east. The conclusion of this study dengue cases in Bandung city showed an increased trend with fluctuated hyperendemic year especially in the year 2009, 2012, and 2013. Pockets of highest reported cases were found in north to middle and east for the whole year. The spread of this disease, especially in east Bandung, showed wider affected areas in the observed year. Land usage for residential purposes without good development plan might be on factors that increase the disease transmission.AbstrakKedekatan dalam wilayah urban memberikan kemudahan dalam pertukaran bakteri, virus, dan masalah kesehatan lainnya. Salah satu penyakit yang erat hubungannya dengan kedekatan pemukiman, lingkungan, dan interaksi manusia adalah demam berdarah dengue (DBD). Sampai saat ini DBD masih menjadi masalah kesehatan di Indonesia. Pencegahan suatu penyakit akan lebih mudah dilakukan apabila pemahaman mengenai penyakit tersebut sudah dapat dilakukan dengan baik. Dengan pemetaan (distribusi spasial), kasus DBD akan lebih mudah dimonitor sehingga program pencegahan dapat difokuskan pada wilayah dengan angka kejadian yang tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat gambaran spasial kasus DBD mempergunakan geografic information system (GIS) di Kota Bandung. Metode penelitian ini adalah pemetaan kasus di wilayah tertentu dengan GIS menggunakan ArcView software menggunakan data kasus DBD dan data spasial dilaksanakan pada tahun 2015 di Kota Bandung. Hasil penelitian kasus DBD di Kota Bandung menunjukkan peningkatan dengan pola tahun hiperendemik berfluktuasi terutama pada tahun 2009, 2012, dan 2013. Pola pergerakan kasus tampak berawal dari arah utara menuju timur. Kantong wilayah dengan kasus DBD yang tinggi terkumpul di daerah utara menuju timur Kota Bandung sepanjang tahun. Simpulan penelitian ini, penyebaran kasus di wilayah Bandung menunjukkan daerah sebaran yang semakin besar dari tahun ke tahun. Pemanfaatan lahan sebagai pemukiman memiliki keterkaitan terhadap kejadian DBD.
Strategi Marketing Public Relations Perguruan Tinggi Islam Swasta: Peluang dan Tantangan di Era MEA
Authors: Wiwitan Tresna , Yulianita Neni 
Published: December 2017

Unisba dan Unissula merupakan perguruan tinggi islam swasta yang telah menguasai local brand/regional brand, dimana sama-sama mengusai pasar lokal untuk bidang lembaga pendidikan tinggi islam. Di era MEA ini Unisba dan Unissula harus kerja keras dalam upaya bersaing dengan perguruan tinggi yang ada di ASEAN. Marketing PR merupakan sinergi antara kegiatan marketing dengan strategi public relations, dengan Marketing PR diharapkan perguruan tinggi dapat menciptakan dan memperkuat brand sebagai perguruan tinggi Islam yang mempunyai citra dan reputasi yang baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji, menganalisis perencanaan Marketing PR dan peluang serta tantangan Marketing PR di era MEA, dengan menggunakan penelitian kualitatif pendekatan studi kasus. Teori yang digunakan untuk menganalisis penelitian ini adalah Teori Manajemen Relasi (Ledingham) dan Analisis SWOT. Hasil Penelitiannya: 1) Dalam menyusun perencanaan Marketing PR, Humas harus melakukan manajemen relasi dengan siswa, guru/sekolah, orangtua, wartawan dan stakeholders melalui komunikasi yang berkesinambungan, 2) Peluang dan tantangan startegi Marketing PR dalam analisis SWOT dapat dilihat dari aspek: a. Strategi Strengths-Oppurtunities, yaitu mempertahankan dan memperkuat nilai Islam dalam kegiatan Marketing PR, b. Strategi Weaknesses-Oppurtunities, yaitu mengedukasi publik internal tentang konsep Public Relations dan Marketing PR, c. Strategi Strengths-Treats, artinya di era MEA ini PTIS harus meningkatkan kerjasama dengan stakeholders di dalam maupun luar negeri, dan d. Strategi Weaknesses-Treats adalah meningkatkan kualitas akademik dosen dan mahasiswa, serta mutu pelayanan prima bagi publik internal dan eksternal.Kata Kunci: Analisis SWOT, Marketing PR, Strategi.
Educating Youth Against Tobacco Advertising: A Media Literacy Approach for Reducing Indonesia's Replacement Smokers
Authors: Astuti Santi Indra 
Published: December 2017

According to recent data extracted from Global Tobacco Atlas (2015), about 66% Indonesian male aged no less than 15 years old are active smokers. It means 2 among 3 Indonesian male are smokers. The number of young smokers arose significantly. Smokers among 15-19 years old has increased 17 % each year, meanwhile, baby smokers among 5-9 years old has multiplied 400 %. These figures implied the rise of health risk among Indonesians. The tobacco industry tries every year to recruit young people to replace those current smokers who are dying or quitting. This youth being targeted by tobacco industry is called ‘replacement smokers’, and is lured to start smoking through the work of advertising and creative marketing strategy. A study carried out by Health Ministry of Indonesia showed that 70% youth were started to smoke after heavily exposed by cigarette advertising. In order to break tobacco advertising spell, a brand jamming strategy based on media literacy approach was conducted toward junior high school pupils. By educating them about advertising-behind-the scene and challenging them to creatively produce a ‘mocking’ version of popular tobacco ads, students now are capable enough to deconstructing the real message behind tobacco ads.
Penerimaan Teman Sebaya, Kesepian, dan Kecanduan Bermain Gim Daring pada Remaja di Jakarta
Authors: Prabowo Octavianus , Juneman Juneman 
Published: December 2017

Indonesia’s youth has been facing several significant problems such as drug addiction and online-video games addiction. The Indonesia Manual for Classification and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (PPDGJ III) has not yet included diagnosis criteria for online-video games addiction. This research was the first to find the relationship between online-video games addiction with a predictor that is peer-acceptance and a mediator variable that is loneliness. Path analysis with Structural Equation Model was applied to 133 sample data of Jakartan teenagers aged 12-18. The result showed that hypothesized research model was suitable to the empirical data (÷2 = 1,56; p > 0,05; GFI > 0,90). If the addicted teenagers perceived that they are not accepted by their peers, followed by strong feelings of loneliness, this psychological situation worsened their addiction to online-video games.
Hubungan antara Intensitas Dzikir dengan Kecerdasan Emosional
Authors: Kusdiyati Sulisworo , Ma’arif Bambang Saiful , Rahayu Makmuroh Sri 
Published: December 2017

The purpose of this study was to gain empirical data about correlation between dzikir intensity after pray /shalat and emotional intelligence on students of SMU X and SMU Y in Bandung. This study used correlational method. The benefit of this study was to bring information to both school about the dzikir intensity and emotional intelligence of its pupil. Hypothesis of this study was the lower dzikir intensity after pray the lower emotional intelligence. To collecting data was used dzikir quesioner which consructed based on dzikir theory and emotional intelligence quesioner which constructed based on Goleman theory. Both of data was ordinal data, so the Rank Spearman correlation technique was used to analyze the data. The result was indicate that there is correlation between dzikir intensity and emotional intelligence. It means the lower dzikir intensity after pray the lower emotional intelligence.
Analisis Kinerja Organisasi Pemerintah dalam Memberikan Pelayanan Publik di Kota Pariaman
Authors: Ariany Ria , Putera Roni Ekha 
Published: December 2017

There are less than maximum of two SKPD in Pariaman City Government performance service. For the Integrated Licensing Service Office and Investment (KP2TPM) although care has been given to the fullest but there are weaknesses regarding SKPD coordination related to licensing in this SKPD. Meanwhile, in the Department of Population and Civil Registration (Disduk and Capil) has provided a good service, but the service provided was not accompanied by a clear standard operating procedures so that employees perform services based on what is just. For that there needs to be improvements to the apparatus of resources, especially in terms of quality employees that can serve well and improve coordination among SKPD related to licensing.
Proses Kolaboratif dalam Perencanaan Berbasis Komunikasi Pada Masyarakat Non-Kolaboratif
Authors: Sufianti Ely , Sawitri Dewi , Pribadi Krishnai Nur , Firman Tommy 
Published: December 2017

The collaborative process is a key element of the communicative-based planning. This process requires participations, equality of power, as well as adequate competence of the actors who engage the process. This condition seems difficult to occur in the societies, especially those in developing countries, in which people’s participation, equality of power, and competence are considered low (uncollaborative society). The purpose of this paper is to explore whether the collaborative process can occur or not in the context of such societies. The empirical investigation was conducted by using the qualitative research methods with a case study approach to sidewalk vendors arrangement planning at Banjarsari, Surakarta City. It shows that the planning involves the collaborative process stages and authentic dialogue, which are the key aspects of collaborative process.
Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Shigella spp. Among Gastroenteritis Patients at Tertiary Care Hospital in Pokhara, Nepal
Authors: Thapa Kabi , Bhattachan Balkrishna , Gurung Raja Ram , Katuwal Archana , Khadka Jagat Bahadur 
Published: December 2017

Shigellosis, a disease caused by Shigella species. It is a major public health problem in developing nations like Nepal, where communities having poverty; poor sanitation, personal hygiene, and water supplies. The main aim of our study is to isolate and identify Shigella spp. from gastroenteritis patients and to find out its drug resistance pattern.A cross-sectional study was carried out based on routinely attending outpatients and inpatients. A total of 225 stool samples collected from gastroenteritis patients were processed from 20 April to 24 September 2014 in Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal. Standard microbiological procedures were followed for the isolation of Shigella spp. After that slide agglutination kit method was used for identification of Shigella spp. Finally, Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method was done for an antimicrobial resistance test.Of the total 225 gastroenteritis patients, 133 were detected as bacterial positive cases. Among positive cases, Shigella spp. was identified in 10.5%. Age wise, an infection rate of Shigella in patients <15-years old was found higher i.e. 7.3% than in patients ≥ 15 years old i.e. 4.5% with the (p = 0.432) at 95% CI. The infection rate of S. dysenteriae, S. flexneri, and S. sonnei was detected in 28.6%, 57.1%, and 14.3% respectively. For the antimicrobial test, eight types of antibiotics were used. The most resistance pattern of isolated Shigella spp. was found in nalidixic acid, and co-trimoxazole 92.8% followed by ampicillin 64.3% and ciprofloxacin 42.8% etc.Our study reported that endemicity of Shigellosis with S. flexneri is the predominant group in gastroenteritis patients. This finding suggests that co-trimoxazole, nalidixic acid, ciprofloxacin and ampicillin should not be used experimentally as first-line drugs for shigellosis treatment.
Assessment of Quality of Underground Drinking Water: Very near (≤20 meters) and Far (>50 meters) from the River
Authors: Subedi Munal , Magar Mamata Gharti , Rajbhandari Gita Shrestha 
Published: December 2017

Water quality information is needed to assess the state of water contamination in a variety of community, including those that rely primarily on unimproved underground sources of drinking water. The study was carried out with an aim to assess the quality of ground water in particular sites of the Kathmandu valley. The ground water samples were collected from shallow well, tube well and deep tube wells located at specific places of the valley. The research was focused on physiochemical and bacteriological analysis of underground water from sites near to Bagmati river (≤20 meters) and from sites far from Bagmati river (>50 meters). The sampling sites were scattered from Sinamangal to Minbhavan. Total sample size was 100, with 50 in each stratum. Study processing was done during the period from February 2013 to May 2013. Six physiochemical parameters namely pH, Conductivity, Ammonia level, Chloride level, Nitrite level, Nitrate level and Biological parameters (Coliform and Fecal coliform) of each sample was tested. Based on the research work, it was recorded that the underground water close to river (≤20 meters) has comparatively high physiochemical and biological parameter (Fecal Coliform) than underground water that were farther from the river (>50 meters). Fecal Coliform was predominant 58% (29/50) in water nearer to river rather than in water farther from the river 20% i.e. (10/50). Similarly, the values of physiochemical and biological parameter increased comparatively with more distance i.e. ≤10 meters from river. The finding indicated that the underground water near to river is more polluted than far from the river.Nepal Journal of Biotechnology. Dec. 2017 Vol. 5, No. 1:21-26
Prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species from Urinary Specimens of Children attending Friendship International Children’s Hospital
Authors: Rimal Ujjwal , Thapa Shovana , Maharjan Roshani 
Published: December 2017

Extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae is a serious threat to the patients. These organisms are major extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producers. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Extended spectrum β- lactamase producing strains of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp isolates from the urine sample of children visiting International Friendship Children Hospital. During the seven months, between June 2016 to December 2016, 1018 mid-stream urine samples(MSU) were collected from patients suspected of having UTI. The samples were investigated by conventional semi-quantitative culture technique and identification of E. coli and Klebsiella spp. was done by microscopy and biochemical test. Antibiotic susceptibility test of isolates was performed by modified Kirby Bauer Disc diffusion test. ESBL screening test was done by using 3rd generation Cephalosporin and confirmation done by combination disc diffusion method. Out of total 1018 MSU samples investigated, 200(19.64%) isolates of E. coli and 28(2.7%) isolates of Klebsiella spp. making a total of 228(22.39%) were found to cause significant bacteriuria. 76(33.33%) isolates, from those causing significant bacteriuria, were Multi-drug resistant organisms. Out of 228 isolates, 54(23.68%) were ESBL producers, that includes 51(25.5%) Escherichia coli and 3(12.5%) Klebsiella pneumoniae. ESBL producers were more common in in-patient (36.17%) than out-patient (20.44%). Most of the ESBL producers were resistance to amoxicillin, followed by Cotrimoxazole and Ciprofloxacin respectively. They were highly sensitive to Imipenem, Tigecycline, Amikacin, Piperacillin-Tazobactam, and Nitrofurantoin. High prevalence of ESBL producing E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae was found among children. Regular and routine monitoring of ESBL producing isolates is essential.Nepal Journal of Biotechnology. Dec. 2017 Vol. 5, No. 1: 32-38
Visibilidades virtuais de uma Associação de Pessoas com Doença Falciforme na Bahia, Brasil : enfrentamentos e empoderamentos pelo Facebook
Authors: Gomberg Estélio , Mandarino Ana Cristina de Souza , Junior Hugo de Carvalho Mandarino , Borges Wilson Couto 
Published: December 2017

O presente estudo teve como objetivo apreender as diversas campanhas virtuais relacionadas à doença falciforme desenvolvidas pela Associação de Pessoas com Doença Falciforme de Ilhéus – APEDFI (Bahia/Brasil) – no Facebook, entre os anos de 2012 a 2016. O potencial deste perfil é que permite externar experiências de adoecimentos, de sofrimentos e de solidariedades, rompendo desta maneira uma fronteira : em outros momentos históricos, pareciam ser os meios tradicionais de comunicação o único canal de oferta de temas e conteúdos ao debate público. Com relatos de participantes no perfil da Associação, busca-se eminentemente um empoderamento dos portadores da doença focalizada, estimulando, com palavras e imagens a construção de contextos de interatividades, a disseminação de informações sobre os contextos de tratamentos e as redes de solidariedades à doença.
Effect of Heat Stress on Phenological Traits of Wheat Genotype
Authors: Bala P. , Sikder S. 
Published: December 2017

Purpose: This study was conducted at Crop Physiology and Ecology Department, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur to identify phenology, growing degree days, phenothermal index and heat use efficiency of wheat genotypes in response to heat stress.Research Method: Eight wheat genotypes viz., Pavon-76, Prodip, BARI Gom-25, BARI Gom-26, BAW-1143, BAW-1146, BAW-1147 and BAW-118 were used and seeding them at November 27 (normal), December 17 (late) and January 7 (very late growing condition) over two successive years of 2011-12 and 2012-13. The experiment was laid out in a split plot design and main plot treatments were sowing time and sub plot design was wheat genotypes.Findings: The number of days for attaining different phenological stages, the requirement of heat unit (GDD), phenothermal index (PTI) and heat use efficiency (HUE) was higher for normal growing condition compared to late and very late growing condition and higher in heat tolerant genotypes than the heat sensitive genotypes in each sowings of every year. The heat tolerant (HT) genotype BAW-1143 needed highest number of days whereas, HS genotype Pavon-76 required the lowest number of days for attaining all the phenological stages .Under normal growing condition, HT genotype BAW-1143 had the significantly highest HUE (2.22 and 2.37 for first and second year, respectively). But HS genotype Pavon-76 had the lowest HUE (1.71 and 2.16 for first and second year, respectively).Limitations: The limitations of the research are apparent to the fact that it was done in a single location.Originality/Value: This research helps the researcher to identify heat tolerance genotypes for further investigation.
Yield Evaluation and Interrelationship between Yield Related Traits in Advance Lines of Mustard through Correlation Studies
Authors: Mustafa Hafiz Saad Bin , Mahmood Tariq , Hasan Ejaz ul , Saeed-ur-Rehman Hafiz , Aftab Muhammad 
Published: December 2017

Purpose: Pakistan is spending a large amount of foreign exchange on the import of edible oil every year. The present experiment was conducted to study the relationship between different seed yield related traits in advance lines of Brassica juncea developed through pedigree method of plant breeding. The seed yield performance of these advance lines was also evaluated during the experiment.Research Method: Twelve lines were grown in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications during September 2016. All recommended cultural practices were used throughout the experiment. The data for plant height, days to flowering, days to maturity, branches per plant, seeds per silique, seed yield per plot and oil% was collected.Findings: The correlation analysis revealed that seed yield per plot was highly and significantly correlated with the number of branches per plant and seeds per siliqua. ZBJ-13006 & ZBJ-15009 produced significantly higher seed yield (2.21kg/plot) & (2.10kg/plot) respectively than the check variety AARI Canola.Research limitations: Although the study was carefully carried out and reached its aim, environmental conditions were unavoidable limitations.Originality/Value: The present study has clearly indicated the need for giving due weightage for the number of seeds per siliqua and the number of branches per plant for improving seed yield in Mustard.
Factors affecting Adoption of Maize Production Technologies: A study in Ghana
Authors: Wongnaa Camillus Abawiera , Awunyo-Vitor Dadson , Bakang John-Eudes Andivi 
Published: December 2017

Purpose: The huge gap between actual and achievable yields in Ghana’s maize production threatens Ghana’s household food security. Poor adoption of improved maize production technologies is often cited as the major cause of the low yields. This study examined the factors influencing adoption of improved production technologies by maize farmers in order to highlight the constraints and opportunities for improving adoption.Research Method: The data used were obtained through a cross-sectional survey of 576 maize farmers in Ghana using the structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and the multinomial logit model were the methods of analysis employed.Findings: The results showed that adoption of production technologies is influenced by age, educational level, initial capital outlay, agricultural extension contact, group membership, availability of ready maize market, access to credit, experience in maize farming, land fragmentation and previous year’s price of maize. For adoption of maize production technologies to be improved, technology dissemination programmes should target to literate farmers and farmers should be encouraged to join farmer groups, stakeholders should support maize farmers with credit, maize farmers should be provided with ready market and younger farmers should be encouraged to consider maize production as a business.Research Limitations: The study focused on whether or not in general, maize farmers used production technologies. It presents limited information on specific technologies in different agro-ecological zones.Originality/Value: This study provides insights into why especially some Ghanaian maize farmers adopt or do not adopt certain technological packages promoted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) of Ghana.
Double heterozygosity for hemoglobin C and beta-thalassemia dominant: A rare case of thalassemia intermedia
Authors: Agapidou Alexandra , King Paul , Ng Cecilia , Tsitsikas Dimitris A. 
Published: January 2018

Beta thalassemia dominant results from mutations in the β globin chain gene resulting in the production of elongated, highly unstable β globin chains. Several such mutations have been described and in a heterozygous state they may confer a phenotype more severe than that of β thalassemia trait and lead to a clinical syndrome of thalassemia intermedia and its associated complications such as extramedullary hemopoiesis, bone disease, endocrinopathies and iron overload even in the absence of transfusion. In this report we present a case of double heterozygosity for HbC and β thalassemia dominant leading to a series of complications that were treated successfully once the correct diagnosis was made.