Implementasi Kebijakan Retribusi Jasa USAha Pemerintah Daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah (Kasus Retribusi Rumah Dinas)

This study aims at determining the implementation of service business retribution policy of local government, Central Sulawesi (retribution case of official residence) conducted by the Department of Revenue, Central Sulawesi. This is a qualitative research in term of descriptive method. The informants of this research were 6 people consisting of 4 employees of the Regional Revenue Office of Central Sulawesi, one Revenue Treasurer of Department of Water Resources and one informant of compulsory levy. The informants were chosen by using purposive sampling technique. This research uses primary data and secondary data. Techniques of the data collection are observations, interviews, documentations, and triangulation. The data were analyzed by using Miles and Huberman, data reduction, data presentation and concluding. The theory used was Edward III theory consisting of four aspects namely Communication, Resource, Disposition, Bureaucracy Structure. The result of the research shows that the implementation of official residence retribution which covering Communication, Resource, Disposition, Bureaucracy Structure, is not effective yet. First, the communication aspect did not run effectively because socialization about the policy was considerably minimum, the consistency of Local Revenue Department in implementing the policy did not run effectively because some parts of the policy were not implemented well. Second, Resources were inadequate. Personnel resources, equipment resources and the resources of funds caused the policy implementers have not been able to work according to their competence and professionalism. Third, the disposition aspect has not run as expected, lack of awareness of the implementers to remain on the policy objectives. Fourth, the absence of operational standards and procedures (SOP) about the standard retribution of official residence, causing the policy implementers and policy targets (compulsory levy) act without any clear guidelines regarding the official residence retribution. Thus the researcher concludes that the implementation of the charges for services policy of Central Sulawesi (retribution case of official residence) has not run as expected

Study on the Water Quality Parameters in Semi-Intensive Coastal Shrimp Culture System in Mafia Island, Tanzania

This study was conducted to understand the effect of coastal shrimp farming on water quality properties in the surrounding area of a semi-intensive culture system in Mafia Island, Tanzania. Monthly water samples were collected from six stations located within culture ponds, inlet creek and outlet/effluent creek, from June, 2008 to May, 2009, and November, 2009 to March, 2010. The samples were used for the analysis of the selected water quality parameters following the standard procedures. The data obtained was analyzed using one way ANOVA and significant differences accepted at p ? 0.05. Post Hoc Turkeys’ test was used to determine the specific stations which were sources of differences. Correlation co-efficient (r) was performed to establish the relation between independent and dependent parameters. Results showed that DO, salinity, NH4-N, NO2-N and PO4-P were significantly (p<0.05) higher in sampling stations inside culture ponds. NO3-N had significantly (p<0.05) higher mean values at the stations along the effluent creek. No significant differences (p>0.05) were recorded between the stations in terms of temperature, EC and chlorophyll-a. High positive correlations (r = 0.646–0.927) between EC and dissolved nutrients is an indication of common origin of these parameters that is, mineralization of organic materials. In general, concentrations of all analysed parameters were within the desirable and acceptable limits for marine ecosystems. To sustain the present conditions it is being recommended to adopt better farm husbandry as well as treating effluent materials before discharging them to the marine water medium. The study would provide essential information on which further studies can be carried out to evaluate the environmental impacts of marine aquaculture and, supports protection and decision making for sustainable development in the coastal areas. Keywords: Semi-intensive shrimp culture, Water quality, inorganic nutrients, environmental impacts, Mafia Island

Sistem Informasi Pemetaan Panti Asuhan Kota Gorontalo

Panti asuhan merupakan lembaga kesejahteraan sosial yang bertanggung jawab memberikan pelayanan pengganti dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan fisik, mental dan sosial pada anak asuhnya, sehingga mereka memperoleh kesempatan yang luas, tepat dan memadai bagi perkembangan kepribadian sesuai dengan harapan. Masyarakat umum sangat sedikit mengetahui informasi tentang panti asuhan, karena data-data dan informasi panti asuhan masih melalui pemerintahan yang bertanggung jawab dalam hal ini yaitu Dinas Sosial Kota Gorontalo. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode waterfall, dan desain sistem menggunakan perancangan DFD, yang terdiri dari (Identifikasi Entitas Eksternal, Diagram Konteks, Diagram Alir Data Level 0, dan Diagram Alir Data Level 1). Penelitian ini menghasilkan Sistem Informasi Pemetaan Panti Asuhan berbasis web di Panti Asuhan Kota Gorontalo yang secara khusus mempermudah mengakses informasi mengenai panti asuhan yang ada di kota gorontalo dan dapat menemukan lokasinya dengan lebih efisien dan efektif. Pengujian sistem diuji dengan blackbox, dan sudah memenuhi kriteria sesuai dengan tujuan.Kata Kunci : Panti Asuhan, Sisten Informasi Pemetaan, Waterfall

Conceptualising the effectiveness of the black economic empowerment scorecard as a tool for addressing information technology governance challenges

M.Tech.There is currently a lot of research work being done to gain insight into the value proposition for IT governance frameworks and different other variables that have significant bearing on successful implementation of IT governance in South African organizations. There has however been no adequate research conducted on how Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy and more specifically the four significant elements of the BEE scorecard (ownership, preferential procurement, skills development and management and control) affect IT governance within South African Enterprises. The study explores BEE policy as a means of redressing past inequalities and then presents BEE challenges that influence IT governance implementation. A broad outline of the research and a conceptual framework that will assist in monitoring the effectiveness of these four elements of the BEE scorecard towards IT governance implementation are presented. The study aims at giving an improved understanding and insights about the strength of the relationship between these two variables (BEE scorecard and IT governance), both of which have a bearing on the success of businesses operating in South Africa as a third variable. Kaplan and Norton„s balanced scorecard is used to measure business success (organization performance). The adopted method of data gathering was quantitative research with extensive use of questionnaires that targeted IT professionals and practitioners closely affiliated with BEE initiatives. The findings show a weak association between BEE and successful IT governance implementation. The results also reveal IT governance maturity has advanced to well-managed level 4.The human capital and diversity in the IT workforce lag behind in progress as a result of inadequate adherence to BEE metrics. There was a strong relationship between organization performance and BEE metrics, and a very weak link between IT governance and organization performance. It is envisaged that the resulting framework arising out of this work will form a foundation for other scholars and practitioners in the IT governance field to expand on gained knowledge, espousing the creation of a compressive IT framework that does not only focus on management tools and frameworks for IT governance efficiency but embraces the social dimensions of IT governance that may inhibit or enable IT governance effectiveness

Analisis Permintaan Pengunjung terhadap Obyek Wisata Pantai Balekambang Kabupaten Malang Jawa Timur

Pemanfaatan sumber daya alam dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan permintaan pariwisata di suatu obyek wisata. Namun tidak serta merta pemanfaatan sumber daya alam yang bertujuan untuk pembangunan di kawasan oyek wisata dilakukan tanpa mengindahkan kelestaeian sumber daya alam di suatu obyek wisata tertentu. Berdasar hal tersebut, maka perlu diketahui nilai ekonomi yang dikandung obyek wisata Pantai Balekambang Kabupaten Malang. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui biaya perjalanan ke pantai Balekambang, biaya perjalanan ke lain (sempu), umur, pendidikan terakhir, waktu kerja, pendapatan, jarak dan pengalaman berkunjung sebelumnya mempengaruhi jumlah permintaan ke pantai Balekambang, kabupaten Malang, menganalisis seberapa besar pengaruh biaya perjalanan ke Pantai Balekambang, biaya perjalanan ke lain (sempu), umur, pendidikan terakhir, waktu kerja, pendapatan , jarak dan pengalaman berkunjung sebelumnya terhadap jumlah kunjungan ke Pantai Balekambang dan untuk mengukur nilai ekonomi yang diperoleh pengunjung wisata Pantai Balekambang dengan menggunakan metode biaya perjalanan individu (individual travel cost method). Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Untuk pengambilan data digunakan studi kepustakaan, metode dokumnetasi dan wawancara. Sedangkan alat pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kuisioner, dokumentasi, wawancara dan observasi. Dalam proses penentuan jumlah sampel menggunakan rumus time line function dimana didapatkan hasil minimal sampel yang harus dikumpulkan sebanyak 40 sampel.Variabel penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini terdiri atas variabel dependen dan variabel independen. Variabel dependen yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah intensitas kunjungan obyek wisata Pantai Balekambang. Sedangkan variabel independen meliputi variabel biaya perjalanan menuju obyek wisata Pantai Balekambang, variabel perjalanan menuju obyek wisata lain (sempu), variabel umur, variabel pendidikan terakhir, variabel waktu kerja, variabel pendapatan, variabel jarak, dan variabel pengalaman berkunjung sebelumnya. Pada penelitian ini untuk menganalisis data menggunakan SPSS 13, dimana data diolah menggunakan model regresi linier berganda yang bertujuan untuk menganalisa dan mengetahui pengaruh variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikat. Pada pengujian hipotesis digunakan uji F, dan uji t. Sedangkan untuk mengetahui apakah data pada penelitian ini terbebas dari asumsi klasik digunakan uji Multikolinearitas, uji normalitas, uji Autokorelasi dan uji Heteroskedistisitas. Untuk menghitung nilai ekonomi obyek wisata Pantai Balekambang digunakan metode biaya perjalanan individu (individual travel cost method), yaitu dengan menghitung nilai surplus konsumen tiap individu per tahun. Dari hasil perhitungan SPSS 13 dijelaskan bahwa hasil regresi linier berganda variabel terbebas dari asumsi klasik. Dari hasil regresi linier berganda dijelaskan bahwa kenaikan variabel biaya perjalanan sebesar satu persen akan menurunkan jumlah permintaan sebesar 0,431. Kenaikan variabel biaya perjalanan ke objek wisata lain (sempu) sebesar satu persen akan meningkatkan jumlah permintaan sebesar 1,351. Kenaikan variabel umur sebesar satu persen akan mengurangi jumlah permintaan sebesar 0,041. Kenaikan variabel pendidikan terakhir sebesar satu persen akan menurunkan jumlah permintaan sebesar 0,108. Kenaikan variabel waktu kerja sebesar satu persen akan mengurangi jumlah permintaan sebesar 0,002. Kenaikan variabel pendapatan sebesar satu persen akan meningkatkan jumlah permintaan sebesar 0,396. Kenaikan variabel jarak sebesar satu persen akan menurunkan jumlah permintaan sebesar 0,042. Kenaikan variabel pengalaman berkunjung sebelumnya sebesar satu persen akan meningkatkan jumlah permintaan sebesar 0,048. Dari hasil perhitungan SPSS 13 diperoleh nilai adjusted R2 sebesar 0,729 yang berarti variabel dependen yang dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel independen sebesar 72,9 persen sedangkan sisanya 21,1 persen dijelaskan oleh variabel lainnya yang tidak dimasukkan dalam model regresi. Pada uji pengaruh simultan (F test) diperoleh nilai F hitung sebesar 15,090> F tabel sebesar 2,23. Hal ini berarti secara bersama-samavariabel biaya perjalanan ke objek wisata Pantai Balekambang, biaya perjalanan ke objek wisata lain (sempu), umur, pendidikan terakhir, waktu kerja,pendapatan, jarak dan pengalaman berkunjung sebelumnya bepengaruh singnifikan terhadap jumlah permintaan wisata ke objek wisata Pantai Balekambang. Pada uji parsial hanya 4 variabel yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap jumlah permintaan pengunjung ke obyek wisata Pantai Balekambang, yaitu variabel biaya perjalanan ke obyek wisata lain (sempu), variabel umur, variabel pendapatan dan variabel jarak. Diperoleh nilai total ekonomi objek wisata Pantai Balekambang sebesar Rp 692.880.664.515,00per tahun. Saran pada penelitian ini yaitu: 1). Berdasarkan koefisien variabel pendapatan yang bertanda positif dapat disimpulkan bahwa objek wisata Pantai Balekambang merupakan barang normal, sehingga semakin tinggi pendapatan pengunjung akan semakin tinggi jumlah permintaan wisata ke objek wisata Pantai Balekambang. 2). Koefisien variabel jarak menunjukkan tanda negatif, dapat disimpulkan bahwa semakin jauh tempat wisata maka semakin rendah jumlah permintaan wisata ke objek wisata Pantai Balekambang begitu juga sebaliknya. Karena jarak menentukan tinggi rendahnya jumlah permintaan wisata ke Pantai balekambang, untuk menekan waktu tempuh objek wisata Pantai Balekambang, maka kemudahan akses dan kualitas jalan menuju objek wisata Pantai Balekambang perlu ditingkatkan.Selain itu, promosi dan publikasi untuk pantai Balekambang harus ditingkatkan, sehingga walaupun jarak menuju pantai Balekambang jauh dari kota Malang, pengunjung ataupun wisatawan tetap akan mengunjunginya karena tertarik dengan pantai Balekambang, 3) Biaya perjalanan menuju obyek wisata Pantai Balekambang berpengaruh terhadap jumlah permintaan wisata ke Pantai Balekambang. Koefisien variabel yang menunjukkan tanda negatif dapat disimpulkan bahwa semakin tinggi biaya perjalanan menuju obyek wisata Pantai Balekambang akan menurunkan jumlah permintaan wisata ke Pantai Balekambang, begitu pula sebaliknya. Oleh karena itu untuk menekan biaya perjalanan menuju objek wisata Pantai Balekambang, maka kemudahan akses dan kualitas jalan menuju objek wisata Pantai Balekambang perlu ditingkatkan, 4). Nilai ekonomi wisata Pantai Balekambang dengan pendekatan biaya perjalanan individu sebesar Rp. 692.880.664.515 per tahun. Apabila nilai ini dibandingkan dengan penerimaan yang diperoleh pengelola hanya dari penerimaan tiket atau karcis masuk sebesar Rp. 11.000 per orang per kunjungan, maka dapat dihitung besarnya pendapatan yang diperoleh dari obyek wisata Pantai Balekambang adalah sebesar Rp. 3.157.539.000 per tahun. Besaran nilai ini hanya 0,46 % dari nilai total ekonomi obyek wisata Pantai Balekambang. Untuk bisa meningkatkan pendapatan yang diperoleh maka diperlukan pembenahan pada seluruh aspek, mulai dari aspek internal lokasi obyek wisata seperti akses jalan dalam menuju lokasi, strategi publikasi dan dukungan masyarakat setempat.. Oleh karena itu pembenahan harus segera dilakukan oleh pengelola obyek wisata dalam hal ini perusahaan daerah (PD) Jasa Yasa. Pembenahan yang dilakukan akan jauh lebih berarti jika melibatkan seluruh pihak mulai dari masyarakat setempat, akademisi, pengusaha jasa pariwisata, dinas terkait dan media massa

Adherence to Fair Trial Principles by High Court of Tanzania: A Case Study of Dar es Salaam Region

The research concerns the adherence to Fair Trial by High court of Tanzania. The study has shown there are complaints alleging Tanzania especially High Court is in violation of fair trial as guaranteed in the constitution and other human rights international instruments. The study chose High court because of indispensable role played by the High Court in the fair administration of justice. The core objective of this study is to assess the extent of adherence to the fair trial by High court. Though the study found out that there are other minimum legal standards and principles associated with fair trial stipulated in Tanzania legal system, these standards are both not exhausted and followed. The research employed doctrinal, qualitative approach as well as comparative legal research methodology through the use of international instruments, which Tanzania has ratified to assess the extent of adherence. The study found out that the extent of adherence of fair trial right by High Court is very low. Vivid evidences are drawn from the decisions made in the cases carried out by High Court, and from the decisions of the Court of Appeal, the Highest court in hierarchy in Tanzania Judiciary, as well as from the several cases decided by the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Right, which tell that Tanzania is in violations of fair trial rights as the cases were decided on merits. The study recommends that the number of competent Judges and Magistrates should be increased in order to reduce their workload and deploy them effectively. This, in turn, will help to achieve the desired case management goals in the Court of Appeal, High Court and subordinate courts

Short-term outcomes of the surgical management of acquired rectourethral fistulas: does technique matter?

Valentine N Nfonsam,1 James JL Mateka,2 Andrew D Prather,2 Jorge E Marcet21Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; 2Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USABackground: Acquired rectourethral fistulas are uncommon and challenging to repair. Most arise as a complication of prostate cancer treatment. Several procedures have been described to repair rectourethral fistulas with varying outcomes. We review the etiology, management, and outcomes of patients with rectourethral fistulas at our institution.Materials and methods: A retrospective review of patients undergoing repair of rectourethral fistulas was undertaken. Data were collected on patient demographics, fistula etiology, operative procedure, fecal and urinary diversion, and clinical outcome. Patients with urinary and/or fecal diversion underwent radiographic evaluation to confirm closure of the fistula prior to reversal of the diversion.Results: Fistula repair was performed on 22 patients from 1999 to 2009. All the patients were male of an average age of 69 years (range: 39–82 years). All patients, except one, had prostate cancer. Fistula formation was associated with radiotherapy in 54.4% of patients, brachytherapy in 36.4% of patients, and with external beam radiation therapy in 18.2% of patients. Other causes included prostatectomy (seven patients, 31.8%), cryotherapy (two patients, 9.1%), and perianal abscess (one patient, 4.5%). Procedures performed for fistula repair included transanal repair (eleven patients, 50%), transperineal repair (five patients, 22.7%), transabdominal repair (three patients, 13.6%), and York–Mason repair (three patients, 13.6%). Fourteen patients (63.6%) had urinary diversion. Fecal diversion was performed in 16 (72.7%) patients. Five (22.7%) patients had had previous attempts at fistula repair. Of the 22 patients treated, repair was successful in 20 patients (91%). The average follow-up time was 6 months (range: 3–13 months).Conclusion: The success rate of treatment of rectourethral fistulas is high, regardless of the procedure type. Patients with previous repair attempts tend to have less favorable outcomes. With high success rates, less invasive procedures should be attempted first.Keywords: rectourethral, fistula, management, York–Mason, colostomy, cancer, transanal, transperineal, radiation, prostat

Laparoscopic Drainage of a Hepatic Echinococcal Cyst: A Case Report

The Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm causes hepatic echinococcosis. It is endemic in the Mediterranean region, Middle East, and South America. Human infection is secondary to accidental consumption of ova in feces. Absorption through the bowel wall and entrance into the portal circulation leads to liver infection. This case involves a 34 y/o Moroccan male with an echinococcal liver cyst. His chief complaint was RUQ pain. The patient was treated with albendazole and praziquantel. His PMH and PSH was noncontributory. Patient was not on any other medications. ROS was otherwise unremarkable. The patient was AF VSS. He was tender to palpation in RUQ. Liver function tests were normal. Echinococcal titers were positive. CT demonstrated a large cystic lesion in the right lobe of the liver measuring 13.5 cm in diameter. The patient underwent successful laparoscopic drainage and excision of echinococcal cyst. Final pathology demonstrated degenerating parasites (E. granulosus) of echinococcal cyst

Laparoscopic Drainage of a Hepatic Echinococcal Cyst: A Case Report

The Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm causes hepatic echinococcosis. It is endemic in the Mediterranean region, Middle East, and South America. Human infection is secondary to accidental consumption of ova in feces. Absorption through the bowel wall and entrance into the portal circulation leads to liver infection. This case involves a 34 y/o Moroccan male with an echinococcal liver cyst. His chief complaint was RUQ pain. The patient was treated with albendazole and praziquantel. His PMH and PSH was noncontributory. Patient was not on any other medications. ROS was otherwise unremarkable. The patient was AF VSS. He was tender to palpation in RUQ. Liver function tests were normal. Echinococcal titers were positive. CT demonstrated a large cystic lesion in the right lobe of the liver measuring 13.5 cm in diameter. The patient underwent successful laparoscopic drainage and excision of echinococcal cyst. Final pathology demonstrated degenerating parasites (E. granulosus) of echinococcal cyst