Bank Liquidity-stress Testing and Basel III Implementation in Indonesia

This study analyzes the possibility of the implementation of the Basel III, namely the rules of banking sector. The population analyzed in this study comprises the 120 banks in Indonesia. The result shows that Indonesian banking sector has tremendous value if the Basel III standards is applied in Indonesia. Bank BCA has the lowest values with a score of 8.89 while Bank BRI has the highest value with a score of 9.68. This study concludes that the standard rules of Basel III would be able to be implemented in Indonesia

Pengelolaan Piutang Perusahaan Sub-sektor Perkebunan di Indonesia

This study aims to determine the management of accounts receivable in some of the plantation sub-sector companies and determine the position of the company by using the SWOT analysis and the BCG matrix. The sampling method uses is purposive sampling method. Based on sampling criteria, the samples were subjected to experiments are PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, BW Plantation Tbk, PP London Sumatra Indonesia Tbk, PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk, Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk, and Bakrie Sumatera Plantations Tbk. This research uses a descriptive study based on secondary data obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Analysis of the data used is the accounts receivable ratio analysis. The ratio of receivables consist of accounts receivable turnover rate, the average amount of accounts receivable, and accounts receivable average collection. Each company SWOT analysis and the BCG matrix. The results showed that the average turnover rate of receivables PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk is the fastest. Average accounts receivable collection BW Plantation Tbk is the fastest. The average amount of receivables Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk is the greatest. BCG matrix results demonstrate that SIMP is a company with a market share position is relatively the most

Aktivitas Protease Dan Amilase Pada Ikan Sidat Anguilla Bicolor Mcclelland)

This study was experimental, conducted using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 3 x 2 factorial design, and four replicates have been carried out to evaluate the protease and amylase activities of Anguilla bicolor McClelland. A total of 71 individuals divided into three weight groups were used in this study. The first group with an average weight of 41.25 ± 0.898 g consisted of 51 eels, the second with an average weight of 319.8 ± 4.666 g composed of 14 eels, and the third with a mean weight of 569.5 ± 9.150 g consisted of 6 eels. The results showed the protease activity differed significantly based on eel size and intestinal segment (P ˂ 0.05). This research recorded the highest protease activity was in eels within the smallest weight group (41.25 ± 0.898 g). This study also revealed the protease activity in the anterior intestine was higher than the posterior in all size of eels. The amylase activity did not differ significantly (P>0.05) by eel size and intestinal segment. This study concluded the protein digestion capacity of smaller eels was higher than larger eels, and the protein digestion capacity was greater in the anterior intestine than the posterior intestine. The carbohydrate absorption capacity in eel was not affected by the variety of fish size which indicates no change in the feed category

Ultrastructural changes of CA1 subfield of hippocampus of experience stressed rat after acute heat stress

The aim of the present study is to use the transmission electron microscope to characterize the cell death of pyramidal cells from the CA1 subfield of hippocampus after 15 minutes received thermal stress in stress-experienced Sprague Dawley rats. Findings-the rats exposed to acute heat at 42 ºC, the nucleus membrane was destroyed and indeed some of the intracellular went out. In conclusion, acute thermal stress really caused injuries into neurons of the CA1 subfield of hippocampus. Repeated forced swimming stress early in life had enough influence to manipulate heat transmission. Therefore, less alteration are presented by the thermal stress in the experience stressed rat

Antidepressant-like effect of aqueous extract of Channa striatus fillet in mice models of depression.

Background and Objectives: Channa (C.) striatus (Malay-Haruan), is a fresh water snakehead fish, consumed as a rejuvenating diet in post-parturition period in local Malay population. The aqueous extract of C. striatus fillet (AECSF) was reported to act through serotonergic receptor system in a previous study. There is no scientific report on neuropharmacological effects of C. striatus. Based on these data, the antidepressant-like effect of C. striatus was evaluated in mice models of depression. Materials and Methods: AECSF was prepared by steaming the fillets as described previously. Antidepressant activity was studied in male ICR mice using forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST). Open-field test was used to evaluate any psychomotor stimulant activity. AECSF was administered intraperitoneally at the concentrations of 30%, 40% and 50% w/v at the dosage of 10 ml/kg. Amitriptyline (10 mg/kg) was used as positive control. Results: All the three concentrations of AECSF (30%, 40% and 50% w/v) significantly reduced the immobility time (p < 0.001) in FST and TST. All the three concentrations of AECSF (30%, 40% and 50% w/v) significantly (p < 0.001) reduced locomotor activity in a dose-dependent manner in open-field test. Conclusions: AECSF produced significant reduction of immobility time in both FST and TST. Amitriptyline produced a significant reduction of immobility time in both FST and TST similar to previous findings. The AECSF produced a dose-dependent decrease in locomotor activity in the open-field test. This hypolocomotion effect indicated the absence of any psychomotor stimulant activity thereby supporting the antidepressant-like effect of the AECSF. The pharmacological mechanisms of the observed antidepressant-like effect and hypolocomotion effect are not understood from our study. Hence, further studies are required

Involvement of monoaminergic system in the antidepressant-like effect of aqueous extract of Channa striatus in mice

BACKGROUND: In our previous study, the aqueous extract of Channa striatus (family: Channidae) fillet (AECSF) showed an antidepressant-like effect in mice. However, the mechanism of the antidepressant-like effect is unknown. AIM: The objective of this study was to explore the involvement of monoamines in the antidepressant-like effect of AECSF in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: AECSF was prepared by steaming the fillets of C. striatus. The male ICR mice were pretreated with various monoaminergic antagonists viz., p-chlorophenylalanine (100 mg/kg, i.p.), prazosin (1 mg/kg, i.p.) and yohimbine (1 mg/kg, i.p.), SCH23390 (0.05 mg/kg, s.c.) and sulpiride (50 mg/kg, i.p.) followed by treatment with AECSF and tested in tail suspension test (TST). Two-way ANOVA with Tukey test were used at p < 0.05 for significance. RESULTS: The pretreatments with p-chlorophenylalanine, prazosin and yohimbine, but not with SCH23390 and sulpiride, were able to reverse the antidepressant-like effect of AECSF in TST. CONCLUSIONS: The antidepressant-like effect of AECSF may be mediated through the serotonergic and noradrenergic systems and not through the dopaminergic system

The neuroprotective properties, functions and roles of cannabis sativa in selected diseases related to the nervous system

Background: Cannabis and its extracts are now being explored due to their huge health benefits. Although, the effect they elicit, whether on humans or rodents, may vary based on the age of the animal/subject and or the time in which the extract is administered. However, several debates exist concerning the various medical applications of these compounds. Nonetheless, their applicability as therapeutics should not be clouded based on their perceived negative biological actions. Methods: Articles from reliable databases such as Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Ovid were searched. Specific search methods were employed using multiple keywords: ''Medicinal Cannabis; endocannabinoid system; cannabinoids receptors; cannabinoids and cognition; brain disorders; neurodegenerative diseases''. For the inclusion/exclusion criteria, only relevant articles related to medicinal Cannabis and its various compounds were considered. Results: The current review highlights the role, effects, and involvement of Cannabis, cannabinoids, and endocannabinoids in preventing selected neurodegenerative diseases and possible amelioration of cognitive impairments. Furthermore, it also focuses on Cannabis utilization in many disease conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease among others. Conclusion: In conclusion, the usage of Cannabis should be further explored as accumulating evidence suggests that it could be effective and somewhat safe, especially when adhered to the recommended dosage. Furthermore, in-depth studies should be conducted in order to unravel the specific mechanism underpinning the involvement of cannabinoids at the cellular level and their therapeutic applications

Antidepressant-like effect of aqueous extract of Channa striatus fillet in mice models of depression

Abstract. -Background and Objectives: Channa (C.) striatus (Malay-Haruan), is a fresh water snakehead fish, consumed as a rejuvenating diet in post-parturition period in local Malay population. The aqueous extract of C. striatus fillet (AECSF) was reported to act through serotonergic receptor system in a previous study. There is no scientific report on neuropharmacological effects of C. striatus. Based on these data, the antidepressant-like effect of C. striatus was evaluated in mice models of depression. Materials and Methods: AECSF was prepared by steaming the fillets as described previously. Antidepressant activity was studied in male ICR mice using forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST). Open-field test was used to evaluate any psychomotor stimulant activity. AECSF was administered intraperitoneally at the concentrations of 30%, 40% and 50% w/v at the dosage of 10 ml/kg. Amitriptyline (10 mg/kg) was used as positive control. Results: All the three concentrations of AECSF (30%, 40% and 50% w/v) significantly reduced the immobility time (p &lt; 0.001) in FST and TST. All the three concentrations of AECSF (30%, 40% and 50% w/v) significantly (p &lt; 0.001) reduced locomotor activity in a dose-dependent manner in open-field test. Conclusions: AECSF produced significant reduction of immobility time in both FST and TST. Amitriptyline produced a significant reduction of immobility time in both FST and TST similar to previous findings. The AECSF produced a dosedependent decrease in locomotor activity in the open-field test. This hypolocomotion effect indicated the absence of any psychomotor stimulant activity thereby supporting the antidepressantlike effect of the AECSF. The pharmacological mechanisms of the observed antidepressant-like effect and hypolocomotion effect are not understood from our study. Hence, further studies are required

Kehalalan Materialitas dalam Audit Syari’ah Berdasarkan Dalil Istihsan

Materialitas dalam proses audit baik audit entitas konvensional maupun entitas Syari’ah sangat signifikan pengaruhnya, dimana hal ini dapat memengaruhi efektifitas dan efisiensi dari proses audit tersebut. Di sisi lain, di dalam nash-nash terdapat perintah dan anjuran untuk melakukan kegiatan muamalah secara sempurna dan tidak ada yang dirahasiakan, menjadikan materialitas dalam audit ini dipertanyakan ke-Syari’ah-annya. Sementara itu, dalam ilmu ushul fiqh, jika terdapat kasus yang hukumnya tidak tertulis jelas dalam nash-nash, maka dapat diambil kesimpulan hukumnya melalui beberapa pendekatan diantaranya yaitu dengan dalil istihsan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimanakah dalil istihsan terkait aspek materialitas dalam praktek audit Syari’ah? Metode yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah kajian literatur dan juga indepth-interview kepada para pakar di bidang regulator, akuntansi Syari’ah dan hukum Islam (Syari’ah). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa, dengan menggunakan dalil istihsan, maka praktik materialitas dalam audit Syari’ah halal/boleh untuk dilaksanakan