Potensi Sumberdaya Air Propinsi NTT Sebagai Penunjang Pengembangan Kawasan Cendana

Kelayakan budidaya cendana (Santalum album L) di Propinsi NTT dibahas dari sisi sumberdaya air. Propinsi NTT merupakan daerah dengan iklim kering dibandingkan dengan propinsi lain di Indonesia. Di Propinsi ini terdapat daerah-daerah yang memiliki neraca air tahunan defisit. Daerah-daerah dengan potensi sumberdaya air yang memadai sangat terbatas. Potensi air tanah relatif sedikit dan mahal sehingga eksploitasinya hanya akan menguntungkan apabila komoditi yang diusahakan memiliki nilai ekonomis tinggi. Cendana merupakan salah satu alternatif karena (1) merupakan tumbuhan endemik daerah NTT, (2) toleran terhadap iklim kering dan (3) memiliki nilai ekonomis tinggi. Cendana laik dikembangkan secara estate di Propinsi NTT pada daerah beriklim kering yang terletak di tepi sungai atau sekitar mata air yang kontinyu, sekitar embung atau diairi oleh air tanah

POTENSI SUMBERDAYA AIR PROPINSI NTT SEBAGAI PENUNJANG PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN CENDANA

Kelayakan budidaya cendana (Santalum album L) di Propinsi NTT dibahas dari sisi sumberdaya air. Propinsi NTT merupakan daerah dengan iklim kering dibandingkan dengan propinsi lain di Indonesia. Di Propinsi ini terdapat daerah-daerah yang memiliki neraca air tahunan defisit. Daerah-daerah dengan potensi sumberdaya air yang memadai sangat terbatas. Potensi air tanah relatif sedikit dan mahal sehingga eksploitasinya hanya akan menguntungkan apabila komoditi yang diusahakan memiliki nilai ekonomis tinggi. Cendana merupakan salah satu alternatif karena (1) merupakan tumbuhan endemik daerah NTT, (2) toleran terhadap iklim kering dan (3) memiliki nilai ekonomis tinggi. Cendana laik dikembangkan secara estate di Propinsi NTT pada daerah beriklim kering yang terletak di tepi sungai atau sekitar mata air yang kontinyu, sekitar embung atau diairi oleh air tanah

Public perceptions and attitudes toward thalassaemia: Influencing factors in a multi-racial population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Thalassaemia is a common public health problem in Malaysia and about 4.5 to 6% of the Malays and Chinese are carriers of this genetic disorder. The major forms of thalassaemia result in death <it>in utero </it>of affected foetuses (α-thalassaemia) or life-long blood transfusions for survival in β-thalassaemia. This study, the first nationwide population based survey of thalassaemia in Malaysia, aimed to determine differences in public awareness, perceptions and attitudes toward thalassaemia in the multi-racial population in Malaysia.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A cross-sectional computer-assisted telephone interview survey of a representative sample of multi-racial Malaysians aged 18 years and above was conducted between July and December 2009.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Of a total of 3723 responding households, 2846 (76.4%) have heard of thalassaemia. Mean knowledge score was 11.85 (SD ± 4.03), out of a maximum of 21, with higher scores indicating better knowledge. Statistically significant differences (<it>P </it>< 0.05) in total knowledge score by age groups, education attainment, employment status, and average household income were observed. Although the majority expressed very positive attitudes toward screening for thalassaemia, only 13.6% of married participants interviewed have been screened for thalassaemia. The majority (63.4%) were unsupportive of selective termination of foetuses diagnosed with thalassaemia major.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Study shows that carrier and premarital screening programs for thalassaemia may be more effective and culturally acceptable in the reduction of pregnancies with thalassaemia major. The findings provide insights into culturally congruent educational interventions to reach out diverse socio-demographic and ethnic communities to increase knowledge and cultivate positive attitudes toward prevention of thalassaemia.</p

Socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics of illegal motorcycle street racers in Malaysia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study sought to understand the factors associated with street racing among the illegal motorcycle racers in Malaysia or known as the <it>"Mat Rempit"</it>.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Street outreach interviewer-administered surveys were conducted from June 2008 to January 2009 in this multi-state study.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A total of 2022 participants were surveyed, the mean ± <it>SD </it>age of the participants was 20.5 ± 3.4 years (age range: 12 to 35 years). Mean duration of street racing was 2.65(<it>SD </it>± 1.77) years (range: 2 months to 12 years), with 50.1% and 35.8% reporting stunt riding and alcohol drinking while racing, respectively. With regard to risk behaviours, cigarette smoking was highly prevalent among the study participants (78.3%), followed by alcohol drinking (27.8%) and recreational drug use (18.8%). Participants scored high on the masculinity scale (15.7 ± 4.0 out of 21.0). The results of the logistic regression analysis showed that socio-demographic variables, risk behaviour and masculinity scores were associated with racing frequency.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Given these associations, tailoring family-centered interventions to the needs of the lower socio-economic groups and interventions recognizing the negative consequences of health risk behaviours related to street racing as an expression of traditional masculinity should be emphasized.</p

Energy consumption trends and their linkages with renewable energy policies in East and Southeast Asian countries: Challenges and opportunities

Global warming is one of today's most critical environmental issues, caused largely by emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide from burning of fossil fuels. Emissions of carbon dioxide vary throughout countries in Asia. It is increasingly recognised that countries must act to promote the greater use of renewable energy resources as part of actions seeking to mitigate climate change. This paper presents a review of the energy demand scenario in China, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia and the growth of non-fossil energy in these countries. Energy scenarios within these countries are investigated to identify the opportunities and challenges that exist in developing renewable energy. Energy production among the four countries was analysed. In 2014, China made the highest use of renewables for primary energy production, while Malaysia used them the least. However, fossil energy still constitutes the primary energy source in each country where coal dominates in China (77%) and Indonesia (70%), oil in Japan (28%) and natural gas in Malaysia (61%). In addition, renewable energy policies have been introduced and established based on the energy needs and development status of renewables in each country. This study analyses and compares strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis of these countries based on their renewable energy policies. It identifies the challenges for renewable energy development and highlights the necessity of enhanced multilevel governance processes and increased cooperation between the four countries to strengthen their renewable energy sectors and better compete in the global energy market

Environmental assessment schemes for non-domestic building refurbishment in the Malaysian context

The increase in global warming, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions has gained attention in various regions. In Malaysia, the government announced a voluntary commitment to reduce 40% of CO 2 emissions by 2020 and to refurbish 100 government buildings. Existing buildings make a large contribution to energy consumption and CO 2 emissions, therefore refurbishing existing buildings is an essential strategy to achieve the commitment. There is no single assessment scheme for building refurbishment in Malaysia and hence, this study aims to develop a comprehensive list of assessment themes and sub-themes for building refurbishment purposes. It examines and compares 10 assessment schemes from various countries: BREEAM, LEED, CASBEE, BEAM Plus, GBLS, Green Star, HQE, Green Mark, GBI and MyCrest. The findings revealed fourteen themes that were considered for assessment: management, sustainable site, transport, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), water, waste, material, energy, pollution, innovation, economic, social, culture and quality of services. Energy and IEQ are dominant themes in all assessment schemes. Most of the schemes are considered relatively weak in evaluating economic and social aspects, in comparison to environmental aspects. The assessment of quality of services is overlooked in most of the schemes, including GBI and MyCrest in Malaysia. Outcomes from this paper will form the baseline for a new environmental assessment scheme that aimed at non-domestic building refurbishments in Malaysia. A new model is proposed for the development of an environmental assessment scheme in the further stage

PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT BANK NTT

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT Bank NTT. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang telah di uji validitas dan reliabilitasnya dengan pengukuran skala Likert 5 poin. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan tetap yang bekerja di PT Bank NTT dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 50 responden. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan alat uji SPSS 24. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan metode analisis deskriptif dan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa gaya kepemimpinan direktif berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Gaya kepemimpinan suportif berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Gaya kepemimpinan partisipatif berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan

PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT BANK NTT

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT Bank NTT. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang telah di uji validitas dan reliabilitasnya dengan pengukuran skala Likert 5 poin. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan tetap yang bekerja di PT Bank NTT dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 50 responden. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan alat uji SPSS 24. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan metode analisis deskriptif dan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa gaya kepemimpinan direktif berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Gaya kepemimpinan suportif berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Gaya kepemimpinan partisipatif berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan