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Media coverage of international climate negotiations: assessing the ethical dimension of the global debate

This study explores the mediatisation of political challenges involved in addressing climate change, in particular relation to the United Nations framework in place to tackle the issue. Climate change is one of the most urgent issues of our time and extensive international collaboration is required in order to deal with it appropriately. Due to the nature of climate change, this thesis argues that ethical considerations should be at the core of public debates. Addressing climate change will require the implementation of drastic and often expensive measures, which might be particularly challenging to ‘western’ way of life. The media provides a crucial forum for debating the challenges climate change poses to our societies. This thesis examines how the issue is represented in the television and print media in three European countries: the United Kingdom, Denmark and the Faroe Islands during two global conferences on climate change,COP15 and COP16. This is backed up by examination of the ideal role of the media within liberal democracies and how such a role can be used as a benchmark against which to measure coverage. The thesis applies an ethical lens to the three different national media and their treatment of climate change to explore how the issue is made meaningful to the public. It examines the prominence of different ethical arguments – divided into cosmopolitan and communitarian positions - within public debates on climate change. It develops a comprehensive framework that identifies the key issues in the debate over climate change, and how ethical positions figure within them. Through the application of this analytical framework, this thesis seeks to shed light on the overall quality of public debate on the main issues around climate change in the respective countries. It also considers the extent to which media coverage in the United Kingdom, Denmark and the Faroe Islands could represent an emerging transnational public sphere on climate change. These questions are addressed through a quantitative and qualitative content analysis of climate change coverage. The approach deployed means that the study is able to examine in a systematic fashion how values underpin the debate on climate change in the respective countries. This thesis also brings a much needed comparative dimension to the analysis of media coverage of climate change. The findings demonstrate that political ideology plays a stronger role in shaping coverage in the UK context, whilst its role is less significant in Denmark and the Faroe Islands. The analysis also identifies some strong similarities in coverage across the countries, both with respect to the quantity of coverage, the topics and values emphasised. In addition, the thesis concludes that coverage across the three countries could indicate an emerging transnational public sphere on climate change

PENGARUH INFLASI, NILAI TUKAR, CAR DAN NPF TERHADAP STABILITAS BANK UMUM SYARIAH DI INDONESIA TAHUN 2015-2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana pengaruh dari tingkat Inflasi (IHK), Nilai Tukar (kurs), Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) dan Non Performing Financing (NPF) terhadap Stabilitas Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia tahun 2015-2019. Untuk mendukung penelitian, kami menggunakan metodologi Vector Error Correction Model (VECM). Hasil pengujian VECM menunjukkan bahwa dalam jangka pendek yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tingkat stabilitas adalah kurs dan CAR, dengan arah hubungan negatif (menurunkan tingkat stabilitas). Hal ini terjadi karena dalam jangka pendek CAR yang merupakan faktor internal perbankan dapat mempengaruhi secara langsung DPK yang kemudian berpengaruh pada gangguan fungsi intermediasi perbankan (penghimpunan dan penyaluran) sampai kepada stabilitasnya, sama halnya dengan kurs yang menjadi faktor makroekonomi yang sangat berpengaruh bagi financial distress lembaga keuangan. Sedangkan, dalam jangka panjang yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tingkat stabilitas adalah inflasi dan kurs dengan arah hubungan negatif (menurunkan tingkat stabilitas). Hal ini terjadi karena saat inflasi dan kurs meningkat, perbankan syariah dihadapkan dengan dua permasalahan yaitu penurunan DPK dan pembiayaan serta peningkatan NPF yang kemudian dapat mengganggu stabilnya perbankan sebagai lembaga intermediasi antara pihak surplus dan defisit dana. Dari hasil penelitian ini dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa variabel makroekonomi signifikan mempengaruhi stabilitas perbankan syariah, oleh karenanya pemerintah berperan penting dalam mengendalikan gejolak makroekonomi untuk menjaga stabilitas perbankan syariah. Disamping itu, variabel internal perbankan dinilai tidak siginifikan dalam mempengaruhi stabilitas secara parsial, oleh karenanya perlu dilakukan penelitian lanjutan dengan berbagai variasi faktor internal perbankan untuk membuktikan pengaruhnya terhadap stabilitas perbankan syariah. This study aims to see the extent of the influence of the level of Inflation (CPI), Exchange Rate (kurs), Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) and Non Performing Financing (NPF) on the Stability of Islamic Banks in Indonesia Period 2015-2019. To support research, we use the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) methodology. VECM test results show that in the short term the significant effect on the level of stability are kurs and CAR, with the direction of a negative relationship (reducing the level of stability). This happens because in the short term CAR, which is an internal factor in the banking system, can directly influence DPK, which then affects the interruption of the banking intermediation function (collection and distribution) then to stability, as well as kurs which is a macroeconomic factor that is very influential for financial distress institutions finance. Meanwhile, in the long term the significant effect on the level of stability are inflation and kurs with the direction of a negative relationship (reducing the level of stability). This happens because when inflation and kurs increase, Islamic banking is faced with two problems, the decline in deposits and financing and an increase in NPF which can then disrupt the stability of the banking sector as an intermediary between the surplus and deficit fund. From the results of this study it can be concluded that the macroeconomic variables significantly affect the stability of Islamic banking, therefore the government has an important role in controlling macroeconomic turmoil to maintain Islamic banking stability. Besides that, the internal variables of the banking sector are considered to have not significant effect partially, therefore it is necessary to conduct further research with a variety of internal factors in the banking industry to prove their effects on the stability of Islamic banking

PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN ISPRING SUITE 9 DI SMKN 3 SURABAYA UNTUK MATA PELAJARAN PDTO

Abstract With the rapid advancement of technology, the transformation of learning media has a major impact on the teaching-learning process, making the learning experience more interesting. Conclude from pre-survey data or observations that have been made at SMK Negeri 3 Surabaya, learning is only centered on the role of educators so that it is conservative so that it affects effectiveness in learning, in addition, there is no interactive learning media that has been verified for validity. In this study using the ADDIE model because of the need for balance in development in material development towards the development of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. This model involves a series of steps, including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. From the experiments that have been carried out, it was revealed that valid qualifications can be obtained in the development of Android-Based ISpring Suite 9 learning media for the subject of Basic Work in Automotive Engineering. After evaluation by material experts, a feasibility score of 3.67 was obtained, while media experts gave a feasibility value of 3.63. Product trials showed that learning media was effective with an increase in student test results, where the average pretest reached 50.31 and posttest increased to 87.2. These results meet classical standards of completeness. This is supported by pretest results of around 0% of students who achieve completeness scores. Meanwhile, after treatment and posttest, 100% of students achieved the specified completeness score. Keywords: iSpring suite 9, learning media, android, ADDIE, effectivenessAbstrak Dengan pesatnya kemajuan teknologi, transformasi media pembelajaran memiliki dampak besar pada proses belajar-mengajar, menjadikan pengalaman pembelajaran menjadi lebih menarik. Menyimpulkan dari data pra-survei atau pengamatan yang telah dilakukan di SMK Negeri 3 Surabaya pembelajaran hanya terpusat pada peran pendidik sehingga bersifat konservatif sehingga mempengaruhi efektivitas dalam pembelajaran, di samping itu, belum ada media pembelajaran interaktif yang telah diverifikasi kevalidannya. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan model ADDIE karena diperlukannya keseimbangan dalam pengembangan dalam pengembangan materi terhadap perkembangan ranah kognitif, afektif, dan psikomotor. Model ini melibatkan serangkaian langkah, meliputi analisis, desain, pengembangan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Dari eksperimen yang telah dilakukan, terungkap bahwa kualifikasi valid dapat diperoleh dalam pengembangan media pembelajaran ISpring Suite 9 Berbasis Android untuk mata pelajaran Pekerjaan Dasar Teknik Otomotif. Setelah melalui evaluasi oleh ahli materi, diperoleh nilai kelayakan sebesar 3,67, sementara ahli media memberikan nilai kelayakan sebesar 3,63. Uji coba produk menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran efektif dengan peningkatan hasil tes siswa, di mana rata-rata pretest mencapai 50,31 dan posttest meningkat menjadi 87,2. Hasil ini memenuhi standar ketuntasan klasikal. Hal tersebut didukung dengan hasil pretest sekitar 0% siswa yang mencapai nilai ketuntasan. Sedangkan sesudah perlakukan dan dilakukan posttest 100% siswa mencapai nilai ketuntasan yang ditentukan. Kata Kunci: iSpring suite 9, media pembelajaran, android, ADDIE, efektifitas

Perencanaan Gedung Kuliah 5 Lantai Dengan Sistem Rangka Pemikul Momen Menengah Di Wilayah Surakarta

Structural planning is aimed at producing a stable structure, strong enough to withstand burdens and fulfill goals such as economy and others. To achieve the planning objective, structural planning must follow the rules that have been set by the government in the from of Indonesia National Standart (SNI). University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta as one of education center in Surakarta as one of education center in Surakarta city. This final project aims to produce –floor lecture building with medium moment frame system (SPRMM) in Surakarta region. This 5 floor lecture building planning refres to the latest Indonesia National Standart (SNI), SNI 1762-2012, SNI 2847-2013 and SNI 1726-2013. Planing of this 5 floor lecture building includes colomns, beams, plates, stairs, sloof, foundation. locationSof building located in Surakarta, with modification factor (R) =5, building security factor (Ic) = 1,5. Using the quality of concrete (f’ c ) = 25 MPa, for the foundation to use (f’ ) = 20 MPa = 25 MPa and for (f’ c ) = 40 MPa, longitudinal reinforcement (f y c ) = 300 MPa and reinforcement (F ) = 240 MPa. Planning results obtained 100 mm roof plate thickness, 120 mm floor plate , 400/600 mm main beam , 250/350 mm child beam, 1-2 600/600 mm floor colums and 3-5 sized floor columns 500/500 mm. the lower structure uses a 6,000 mm deep pile using 400/400 mm dimensions, for the frist dimension (2500x2500x1700) mm and the second dimension (2000x2000x500) mm. The tools used in this planning are Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and SAP 2000. Keywords: Planning, Structure of collage building, Surakart

STRATEGI ELECTRONIC PUBLIC RELATIONS P.T. ISM BOGASARI FLOUR MILLS DALAM MENINGKATKAN BRAND AWARENESS

Technological developments in the aspect of communication and increasing competition,demand public relations to creatively invent and devise a strategy to communicate its brand throughthe internet. The existence and growth of PT. ISM Bogasari which is the largest wheat flour producerin Indonesia with a market share of 57% amid the development of communication technology andincreasing competition. Encourage interest in the author's research on public relations strategy PT.ISM Bogasari flour mills in meninggkatkan brand awareness. The theory used in this research ispublic relations management process Scot M Cutlip and Brand Awareness.Metode analysis used isMiles and models. Huberman. Based on the results of research conducted by the author, it can beconcluded that: lack of relationships with customers in and challenges of competitors becomes thebasis of the formation of the strategy. Through the medium of websites, twiter, facebook, you tube. PT.ISM Bogasari flour mills, assuring the market share on the product quality, by forming the productinformation into four major cyber media content, ie the content of recipes, tips content, content, SMEtestimony, and testimony BBC. Besides Markowitz such content, interactive (two-way communication)performed on twiter and facebook social media with the aim that the formation of relationships in thetarget market. Efforts mengeleloh social media and website in order to appear on the first page ofgoogle or yahoo search or a search feature on social media also carried out by third parties, so thatthe message continues to be seen by the target audience.Keywords: Strategi, Electronic Public Relations, Brand Awarenes

Evaluation of the governance structures of the cases

This report contains an evaluation of the governance structures of the EU long-distance fishing fleet in the six case studies of the FarFish project. These case studies include two high seas fisheries and four fisheries that are based on Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements (SFPAs) between the EU and coastal states. All of these fisheries are important for the fishing fleets of multiple EU countries or respond to the priorities of Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The report focuses on different aspects of both the structural and actor conditions, in particular focusing on monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) of the EU external fishing fleet. For each of the four SFPAs, we present the requirements set within the SFPAs, the legal framework and systems for MCS in the coastal state and their capacity. For the high seas cases, we present the governing framework of the area where such is in place and the practice of managing the EU fleet. For all cases, challenges of and measures to mitigate by-catch and discard issues and IUU fishing are presented. Lastly, we summaries the main findings regarding both achievements and identified challenges for the six case studies. This report is based on available data and synthesizes already existing information. It will function as a primer for further studies in the FarFish project of the governance structure of the EU fisheries outside Europe

Evaluation of the Possibility to Detect Circulating Tumor DNA From Pituitary Adenoma

Funding Information: The authors acknowledge the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Center and the Genome Database of the Latvian Population for providing infrastructure, biological material, and data. Funding. This research was supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Measure 1.1.1.1 Industry-Driven Research project Molecular markers of pituitary tumor development, progression and therapy response (Project No. 1.1.1.1/16/A/066, 2017), and Roche Academy project Immunohistochemical analysis of pituitary adenoma tissue. Publisher Copyright: © Copyright © 2019 Megnis, Peculis, Rovite, Laksa, Niedra, Balcere, Caune, Breiksa, Nazarovs, Stukens, Konrade, Pirags and Klovins.Objective: Circulating free DNA (cfDNA) in general and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in particular is becoming an increasingly used form of liquid biopsy biomarkers. In this study, we are investigating the ability to detect ctDNA from the plasma of pituitary adenoma (PA) patients. Design: Tumor tissue samples were obtained from planed PA resections, before which blood plasma samples were taken. Somatic variants found in PA tissue samples were evaluated in related cfDNA, isolated from plasma samples. Methods: Sanger sequencing, as well as previously obtained whole-exome sequencing data, were used to evaluate somatic variants composition in tumor tissue samples. cfDNA was isolated from the same PA patients and competitive allele-specific TaqMan PCR and amplicon-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) approach were used for targeted detection of variants found in corresponding tumor tissue samples. Results: Using NGS-based analysis, we detected five out of 17 somatic variants in 40 to 60% of total reads, three variants in 0.50–5.00% of total read count, including GNAS c.601C>T, which was detected using ultra-deep NGS (1.78 million X) in 0.77% of amplicons reads. Nine variants were not detected. We also detected We were not able to detect variant found in PA tissue in cfDNA using cast-PCR, indicating that the portion of variant-containing ctDNA in total isolated cfDNA is too small to be detected with this method. Conclusions: For the first time, we demonstrate the possibility to detect somatic variants of PA in cfDNA isolated from patients' blood plasma. Whether the source of variant detected in cfDNA is PA should be further tested.publishersversionPeer reviewe