ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Axiology of Presidential Threshold System Post-Decision of the Constitutional Court in Legal Political Review in Indonesia
Dewi Haryanti, Lazarus Tri Setyawan, Jawade Hafidz
Page no 261-266 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.13
Elections are part of the implementation of democratic principles
whereby the people can elect a state leader or his representatives who make a
policy based on the will of the people outlined by the head of state or the people's
representatives. The nature of elections is a means of democracy that primarily
serves a state government by, from, and for the people. In other words, it embodies
the sovereignty in the hands of the people within the framework of a democratic
constitutional state. Democracy in Indonesia is a constitutional norm. For
democracy to be able to rotate by the axis of the constitution, then democracy must
be maintained. The problem that will be the focus of attention of this paper is the
axiom of the presidential threshold system after the Constitutional Court's decision
to bring the system of government in Indonesia. The political legality of the
presidential threshold system is not inconsistent with the constitution in Indonesia.
The purpose of this paper is to know the direction of the legislative and presidential
election system in 2009 and 2014 in the decision of the Constitutional Court and
the political implications of the Constitutional Court decision on the legislative and
presidential election system in 2009 and 2014. This research method will examine
the subject matter through a case approach. It examines the ratios in the decisions
of the Constitutional Court which are the object of research and the approach of
legislation. The abolition of presidential threshold provides significant benefits in
Indonesia's democratic system. This policy can be a restoration of constitutional
rights that were previously hurt by the remedy of constitutional rights. Many
advantages will be obtained especially from small parties to carry the presidential
candidate. Also, the president's choice is also more diverse. Presidential threshold
will make it easier for the president to carry out government duties, due to the
absence of other dominant party interventions in parliament.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (AGRICULTURE) | Feb. 28, 2018
Coastal Sediments Polluted by Petroleum Hydrocarbons (C10-C40): A Review on Its impacts on the Coastal Ecosystems of Mauritius
Gireshsingh Mungla, Sunita Facknath, Bhanooduth Lalljee
Page no 186-190 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.008
Abstract: Contamination due to petroleum hydrocarbons may result from many sources. In Mauritius, coastal sediment pollution results mostly from anthropogenic sources such as industrial activities and the sea activities, mainly at the harbour. While some authors affirmed that sea activities polluted the coastal sediments, and the concentration of pollutants was found to be higher in the harbour, likewise, an investigation was set to quantify the amount of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH), ranging from C10 to C40, in the neighbouring coasts from the Mauritius harbour at Port-Louis and to determine its effect on the coastal ecosystems. Three coastal sites were selected, namely, Tombeau Bay (C-BDT), Pointe aux Sables (C-PAS) and Mer Rouge (C-MER). Results showed that the most polluted the coastal sediments was Pointe aux Sables (451 mg/kg) followed by Tombeau Bay and Mer Rouge (less than 66 mg/kg) both. Despite that the chemical properties of the sediments analysed were favourable for microbial biodiversity, results showed that there was a much richer microbial biodiversity in less contaminated sediments while greater microbial activity (respiration rate) in the contaminated environment, C-PAS. Given that the toxicity of TPH in soil was established at range greater than 1000 mg/kg, it was noted that despite the C-PAS site was the most polluted, it did not reach the permissible limit. However, due to the urbanisation and intensive use of the sea for ship activities, the concentration of the level of pollution due to TPH is expected to increase in the forthcoming years.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Customer Satisfaction Model: Product Quality Analysis, Customer Relationship Marketing and Service Quality-Case Study on Water Supply Customers of Bintaro Jaya
Baruna Hadibrata, Chree Dasri Buchori, Nuryanti, Hapzi Ali
Page no 293-304 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.19
Bintaro Jaya Clean Water Customer Satisfaction Model, Product Quality
Analysis, Customer Relationship Marketing and Quality of Service, aims to analyze the
Influence of Product Quality, Customer Relationship Marketing and Quality of Service
to Customer Satisfaction either partially or simultaneously. This research uses
questionnaire instrument and is a quantitative research with multiple linear regression
analysis tool with SPSS 2.00 analysis tool. Sampling technique used in this research is
Non Probability Sampling and Sampling Technique in this research is by using method
of Purposive Sampling, where researcher use deliberate deliberation in selecting member
of population which is considered appropriate in giving necessary information or sample
unit according to Certain criteria desirable research. This analysis is continued with
Determination Analysis (R Square), T test (partial) and F test (simultaneous). The results
of this study are that Product Quality, Customer Relationship Marketing and Quality
Services effect on Customer Satisfaction either partially or simultaneously. The better
quality of Customer Relationship Marketing and Quality of Service will be able to
increase Customer Satisfaction significantly.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (LAW) | Feb. 28, 2018
A Conceptual Analysis of the Discipline of Lawyers in Nigeria: Key to the Development of the Profession
Lilian E. Effiong, Emmanuel Olowononi Esq, Akin O. Oluwadayisi, Omoniyi Bukola Akinola
Page no 191-202 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.009
Abstract: The legal profession is a noble profession. It is highly regulated, as such, there are several mechanisms put in place to ensure discipline in the legal profession. There are several bodies created by the Legal Practitioners Act to ensure discipline in the profession. This paper analyzes the various regulations and disciplinary mechanisms of legal practitioners in Nigeria. This includes, the various regulatory bodies, the conducts that attracts discipline, the disciplinary procedure and the various sanctions that can be imposed upon liability and draw a conclusion that discipline in the legal profession is disjointed and inadequate, aside the inefficiency created because of the overlapping roles of the regulatory bodies. The paper concludes that the present disciplinary mechanisms need overhauling.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Motive, Meaning and Social Action of Youtube Content Creators in Indonesia
Farid Hamid U, Ahmad Mulyana, Marissa Regina
Page no 230-239 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.8
This article is a study towards the dynamic of social media usage and its
users, especially YouTubers. This research was aimed to explore the meaning of
YouTube for content creators, find out the motive, and know the behavior of a
content creator in YouTube. This research used social phenomenology research
method from Alfred Schutz by employing a qualitative approach. The data were
obtained by conducting interviews with 11 YouTubers which were selected via
purposive sampling. The results of the study indicated different motives. There
were 11 motive groups that encouraged informants becoming YouTube content
creators. The motives were classified into 3 main motives: personal-use motive,
social motive, and commercial motive. Furthermore, the behavior was being
examined through phenomenological context; it had a meaning that as content
creators, the informants were able to manage strategies to overcome the
experienced obstacles to embody their motives. This research also revealed that
YouTube was gradually constructed as a means to work or to be creative; means of
media and information consumption, and means of business. YouTube turned out
to be the reality of expression and business. One's behavior actually communicated
who or how a person will form a self-identity.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (ENGINEERING) | Feb. 28, 2018
Requirement of Python Programming Language for Reinforcement Learning (RL)
Varun Geetha Mohan, Mohamed Ariff Ameedeen
Page no 203-207 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.010
Abstract: In this article we discussed on why Python require in Reinforcement Learning(RL). Python languages have a unique ecosystem, cultures and have their own philosophies. Python codes are available as open sources and Python community involvement with local, national and international events and it is helpful for new developers. Python have its wide array of open source code libraries, package management and ability to work well on platforms other than Windows OS. Finally, Python is great for deployment automation and web development and many non-developers are first introduced to the language and ecosystem while getting data analysis work done.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Analysis of the Trend and Effect of Liquidity Management on the Performance Insurance Companies in Nigeria
Otalu J.A
Page no 25-35 |
10.36348/sjef
The paper investigated the trend of the performance of insurance sector
and the implication of liquidity management on their performance between 2000 and
2008. The study made use of return on equity ROE as measure of insurance
companies‟ performance; other variables used as independent variables are liquid
asset volume, working capital, total investment, under-writing risk, dividend and
equity capital. Seven non-life insurance companies were used for the analysis,
descriptive statistics and panel data analysis were used to analyze the data. The
results show that while all the performance indicators such as profit after tax return
on asset, return on equity among others have been following rising trends over the
years; liquid asset volume has been following a falling trend. The panel data results
show that liquidity does not have significant impact on the performance of insurance
companies. It is recommended that insurance companies should embark on strategies
that will make management of liquidity have significant positive impact on the
performance of insurance companies in Nigeria.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (MATERIALS ENGINEERING) | Feb. 28, 2018
Production and Characterization of Cu-SiC Composites for Electrical Contact Materials
Acikbas Gokhan, Karadag Mecit
Page no 213-221 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.012
Abstract: In this study, the effect of SiC reinforcement on the electrical, mechanical, physical properties and microstructure of copper matrix composite contact material was investigated. The composite materials were produced by using the powder metallurgy method. The unalloyed copper and SiC powder mixtures were shaped by using a uniaxial press after mixing for 10 minutes at 300 rpm. The shaped specimens were heat treated in graphite powder bad in a capped steel chamber and sintered at 800° C for 2 hours. Electrical conductivity, hardness, density measurements, microstructure analyzes and mineralogical analyzes of the samples were performed after sintering. The structure-property relationships of the produced monolithic and composite copper contact materials are discussed. It was determined that the value of electrical conductivity decreased with increasing amount of SiC phase, and hardness value increased compared to pure copper. Cu-SiC composites revealed better mechanical properties than monolithic copper contact materials.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Credit Risk and Bank Performance in Nigeria
Aladesanmi KA
Page no 17-24 |
10.36348/sjef
The study investigated the impact of credit risk on bank performance in
Nigeria between 1990 and 2006. From the literature, non-performing loans have
been used as proxy for credit risk. However, other variables such as total deposits,
loan and advances and lending rate are used as other independent variables in the
model while return on asset ROA is used as bank performance indicator.
Cointegartion and error correction model is adopted and the results show that credit
risk as proxy by non-performing loans has significant positive impact on bank
performance in the short run but in the long run, the impacts turn negative. Also a
strong linkage is found between loan and advances and credit risk as well as lending
rate and credit risk. The study recommends that banks should guide against
accumulation of nonperforming loans in order to reduce their vulnerability to credit
risk.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES) | Feb. 28, 2018
A novel and sensitive analytical method for identification and quantification of organic acids in pharmaceutical products by HPLC with UV-Visible detector
Vavilala Vishweshwar, Sai Siva Ganesh Lekkala, Amol Ashok Deshpande, Sunil Dattatraya Pawar, Konakalla Venkateshwar Rao, Kaviraj M Yarbagi, Jagadeesh Narkedimilli, J Moses Babu and R. Muralikrishna
Page no 231-238 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.014
Abstract: A novel, sensitive, specific and reliable gradient HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) method has been developed and validated for the identification and quantification of acids namely, Glyoxalic acid, Glycolic acid, Formic acid, Acetic acid, Diglycolic acid, Chloro acetic acid, Dichloro acetic acid and Trichloro acetic acid. A novel, suitable, rapid and sensitive analytical method was developed using HPLC technique for the above acids quantification and identification. The chromatographic separation of the acids were achieved on Atlantis T3 (250*4.6) mm, 5.0 µ column using 0.15 % TFA (Tri Fluoro Acetic acid) in water (v/v): Solvent mixture (98.5:1.5 v/v) as a mobile phase-A and Acetonitrile: Methanol (90:10%v/v). The solvent mixture was prepared by mixing the acetonitrile and methanol solvents in the ratio of 90:10 volumes. The HPLC method was validated with respect to limit of detection, limit of quantitation, specificity, linearity, accuracy and precision.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Caste Calculation in the Politics of Bihar
Ambrish Gautam
Page no 267-273 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.14
Is the caste an important factor in Bihar elections? Aur it is synonymous
for all. It is a difficult question that can be asked. But very easy to answer that
these things happen in every body life. (Hum betiaur vote apni hi jatikodetehain)
We give daughter and vote to our own caste. It means vote could not be separated
from the caste in Bihar. Each and every step that has been taken according to the
caste feature, role, numbers etc played significant role in the 2015 Bihar Assembly
elections.
RESEARCH ARTICLE (CHEMISTRY) | Feb. 28, 2018
Theoretical study of the regioselectivity of the interaction of molecules isolated from Siphonochilus aethiopicus with water
Mutimana KR, Muya JT, Mudogo V, Muzomwe M, Mpiana PT
Page no 222-230 |
10.36348/sb.2018.v04i02.013
Abstract: Computational methods are used to predict the most favorable site of furano sesquiterpenoids (FNTP) towards attack by a water molecule. The energetic of the various complexes are presented as well as their geometries, including Density Functional Theory (DFT) reactivity descriptors such as; Molecular electrostatic potential, Natural Bond Orbital (NBO), Mulliken Electrostatic Charges, Fukui functions HOMO-LUMO gaps data and interactions energies between FNTPs and water acting as simultaneous proton donor and acceptor, predict the reactivity of different basic sites in the following decreasing sequence: CO17> CO14> O19>O13 for FNTP-1 and CO16> O13 for FNTP-2.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Juridical Review of Recognition Problems on Customary or Communal Land in Indonesia
LilikWarsito, Gunarto, Tri Susilowati
Page no 255-260 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.12
The land is a right that cannot be separated from human life. It is a place
to earn a living, build a house or residence, and also a place of burial of people at
the time of death. It is an essential thing to a human. For there to be no uncertainty
of rights between each other, it is necessary to have rules governing the
relationship between man and the land. The land law according to customary law
rules man's relationship with the land. According to customary law in Indonesia,
there are two kinds of land rights, communal rights, and individuals. It makes the
existence of customary law dualism in Indonesia. This should be avoided in the
field of law because dualism can lead to legal uncertainty in which a situation is
contrary to the philosophy and purpose of the law itself. Thus, the question arises
how the customary land law arrangements that exist in Indonesia and the
customary land law position after UUPA 1960. This research used normative
juridical approach method; this approach refers to written regulations or other legal
materials that are secondary to see how it is done through field research to obtain
clarity about the subject matter. It can be concluded that the customary laws
prevailing in Indonesia indicate the existence of a nuance of life or social function
of the land in the division of communal land and individual land or individual. The
distribution of rights or arrangements on customary land rights indicates an attempt
to discipline the use of customary lands to ensure justice. Legal certainty is not
guaranteed by only relying on customary land law alone because of aspects of
applying the principle of abstract jurisdiction construction in customary land law.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Comprehensive Cancer Care: Promoting Posttraumatic Growth Among Survivors Of Breast Cancer
Rekha Ahuja, Anuradha Sathiyaseelan
Page no 247-249 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.10
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer the world over.
With advances in treatment and early stage detection of cancer, there are a growing
number of women who survive breast cancer for many years after treatments like
mastectomy and chemotherapy/radiation. A cancer diagnosis is traumatic as it can
be life threatening, necessitating a reorganization of life’s assumptions and goals.
As survivors begin to understand their illness experience, they often re-examine the
meaning they attach to their existence. Though it can be very stressful, positive
transformative changes are also reported by survivors as a result of their experience
with cancer. Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) is most evident as positive adaptive
changes seen in individuals who have struggled with highly challenging events.
This growth can be described in five major domains: seeing new possibilities,
changed relationships (improved), being stronger despite feeling vulnerable,
greater appreciation for life, changes in spiritual and existential domains. This
paper is an attempt to elaborate on the concept of Posttraumatic Growth in the
context of surviving breast cancer.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Feb. 28, 2018
Build Brand Equity: Analysis of Marketing Mix (Empirical Case Study against Re-Brand Ink contents Data Print)
Hapzi Ali, Niknik Ahmad Munawar, Dudi Permana, Adi Nurmahdi
Page no 209-219 |
10.21276/sjhss.2018.3.2.6
This study aimed to analyze the positive and significant effect of the
marketing mix. The products of the partial brand equity, brand equity ratio price
partially, place partially on brand equity, promotion of the brand equity and partial
positive and significant impact Product, Price, Place, and Promotion of the brand
equity simultaneously. The population of this study was students from six
universities throughout Jakarta-Bogor-Depok-Tangerang-Bekasi. With the
classification of students who had used the ink refill brand Data Print, with starta
economy class upper middle (ABC), aged between 17 s / d 55 years spread at the
University of Indonesia, Jakarta State University, University of Mercu Buana,
Jakarta Muhammadiyah University, University Tarumanagara, University of
Muhammadiyah Prof Dr Hamka. While the number of samples from a population
of 146 598 students with MOE 5 percent at 5 percent confidence level based on the
table of Isaac and Michael is 347 samples. Method of quantitative analysis using
multiple linear regression analysis, followed by analysis of determination (R
Square), partial hypothesis testing (t test) and simultaneous (test F). The results
showed that the products are positive and significant impact on brand equity
partially, Price has a significant and positive effect on brand equity partially, Places
have a significant and positive effect on brand equity partially, Promotion
positively and positively affects partial brand equity. And variable products, Price,
Place and Promotion have a positive and significant effect on brand equity
simultaneously.