PENGARUH LEVERAGE, LIQUIDITY DAN NET INCOME MARGIN TERHADAP COMPANY VALUE (Studi pada Sub Sektor Makanan dan Minuman yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2014-2018)

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh leverage, liquidity dan net profit margin terhadap company value pada perusahaan makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di bursa efek indonesia periode 2014-2018. Teknik pengambilan sampel melalui purposive sampling diperoleh 6 perusahaan dengan total pengamatan sebanyak 30 perusahaan dengan metode analisis data menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial leverage, liquidity, dan net profit margin tidak berpengaruh terhadap company value. Sedangkan secara simultan  leverage, liquidity, dan net profit margin berpengaruh terhadap company value. &nbsp

Social Mobility of Orang Asli: Kampung Sungai Raya, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Social mobility impacts indigenous people's employment, education, and danger of exclusion. Hence, this study investigate the impact of health, education, work possibilities, social capital, cultural capital, technological access, social security, and area-based factors on indigenous people's social mobility, which previous research has not explored. For data collection, face-to-face interviews are conducted using Google Meet due to COVID-19 Pandemic. The target groups of the study are Orang Asli from Sungai Raya Village. Findings show the importance of social mobility and how the Malaysian government initiative to help the Orang Asli is visible. Keywords: Indigenous people; orang asli; social mobility; socio-economy eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i19.324

A prevalence of elevated ARR in rural Selangor

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of elevated Aldosterone Renin Ratio (ARR) in Rural Selangor. Methods This was a cross sectional study involving subjects in Kuala Selangor and Tanjung Karang. The World Health Survey Kish tables were used to select eligible subjects (≥18 years old) from each household. Their social demography, past medical history, anthropometric measurement and blood pressure were recorded. Blood were withdrawn for Aldosterone (ALD), Plasma Renin Activity (PRA), Creatinine (creat) and potassium (K). Raised ARR is defined as aldosterone/renin ratio of more than 20. Results A total of 392 subjects (age 55 +/- 14.1) were enrolled. Fourty three (11%) subjects showed an ARR > 20. Out of those with raised ARR, 16 (38%) were hypertensive, 2 of which were not taking any anti-hypertensive drugs and 27 subjects (62.8%) were normotensive. Only 2 (4.7%) of them were hypokalemic, one of them being hypertensive. Conclusion The prevalence of raised ARR in Rural Selangor was 11%, and only 4.7% of them were hypokalemic

The molecular phylogenetic signature of Bali cattle revealed by maternal and paternal markers

Bali cattle is a domestic cattle breed that can be found in Malaysia. It is a domestic cattle that was purely derived from a domestication event in Banteng (Bos javanicus) around 3,500 BC in Indonesia. This research was conducted to portray the phylogenetic relationships of the Bali cattle with other cattle species in Malaysia based on maternal and paternal lineage. We analyzed the cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) mitochondrial gene and SRY of Y chromosome obtained from five species of the Bos genus (B. javanicus, Bos gaurus, Bos indicus, Bos taurus, and Bos grunniens). The water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) was used as an outgroup. The phylogenetic relationships were observed by employing several algorithms: Neighbor-Joining (PAUP version 4.0), Maximum parsimony (PAUP version 4.0) and Bayesian inference (MrBayes 3.1). Results from the maternal data showed that the Bali cattle formed a monophyletic clade, and together with the B. gaurus clade formed a wild cattle clade. Results were supported by high bootstrap and posterior probability values together with genetic distance data. For the paternal lineage, the sequence variation is low (with parsimony informative characters: 2/660) resulting an unresolved Neighbor-Joining tree. However, Bali cattle and other domestic cattle appear in two monophyletic clades distinct from yak, gaur and selembu. This study expresses the potential of the COI gene in portraying the phylogenetic relationships between several Bos species which is important for conservation efforts especially in decision making since cattle is highly bred and hybrid breeds are often formed. Genetic conservation for this high quality beef cattle breed is important by maintaining its genetic characters to prevent extinction or even decreased the genetic quality

Prevalence of thyroid disorders and thyroid autoantibodies among coastal communities of Malaysia (part of nationwide study of thyroid disorders in Malaysia)

Objectives To determine the prevalence of thyroid disorders and thyroid autoantibodies in the coastal communities of Malaysia. This study is part of a nationwide study looking into the prevalence of thyroid disorders. Methods A cross sectional study was performed in two coastal districts of rural Selangor. A village from each district was chosen where a participant from each household from the village was selected using KISH tables. Sociodemographic data, medical history, anthropometric measurement and thyroid examination were performed. The presence of goiter was recorded according to the World Health Organization (WHO) goiter grading system. Blood withdrawn was tested for thyroid function and thyroid autoantibodies. Thyroid antibodies analyses were done using Immulite 2000 system. Lowest detectable limit for anti-thyroperoxidase (antiTPO) and antithyroglobulin (antiTG) are 10 IU/mL and 20 IU/mL respectively. Low, moderate and high titre is defined 40 - 100 IU/mL, 101-1000 IU/mL and >1000 IU/mL respectively. Results A total of 418 subjects were recruited with a mean age of 54.1 ± 14.2 years. Majority were Malays (86.8%), followed by Indians (11.7%) and Chinese (1.4%). Among respondents, 2.9% had Grade 1 and 8.9% had Grade 2 goitre. A mere 3.4% had clinically palpable thyroid nodules. A total of 411 blood samples were available for thyroid level assessment, with 1.9% of respondents were found to have hypothyroidism while 85.6% had TSH in the range of 0.32-2.5 mIU/L. The prevalence of overt and subclinical hypothyroidism was 0.2% and 1.7% AFES 2015 10 – 13 December 2015 respectively. On the otherhand, 3.4% of respondents were hyperthyroid (TSH < 0.32 mIU/L) with prevalence of overt and subclinical hyperthyroidism being 0.5% and 2.9% respectively. Among 417 samples which were available for antiTPO analysis, 8.9% has detectable antiTPO titre (>40.0 IU/mL), with 4.3% had moderate and 2.4% had high antiTPO titres. One respondent (10%) from among those with high antiTPO titres was found to have T3 thyrotoxicosis. Fourty percent of euthyroid respondents with high titre and 38.9% with moderate titre had high normal TSH, in the range of 2.51 – 5.00 mIU/L (p<0.001). Among 417 samples which are available for antiTG analysis, 3.4% and 5.3% had low detectable and moderate antiTG titres respectively. Only 0.5% (2 respondents) had high antiTG titre (>1000 IU/mL) and found to be hypothyroid. Among those with moderately positive titre, 9.1% were hyperthyroid and majority (63.6%), although euthyroid, had TSH levels between 0.32 – 2.50 mIU/L (p<0.001). Conclusion The low prevalence of thyroid antibodies and thyroid disorders in coastal communities could be attributed to the iodine sufficient status in those areas. Euthyroid respondents with moderate and high antiTPO titres tend to have higher TSH levels, while those with moderate and high antiTG titres had lower TSH levels

Prevalence, awareness and control of hypertension in rural areas in Selangor and Perak

Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence, awareness and control of hypertension in the rural population of Perak and Selangor. Methods This was a population based cross-sectional study involving subjects in Kuala Selangor, Tanjung Karang and Bidor. The World Health Survey Kish tables were used to select eligible subject (≥18 years old) from each selected household. A Case Report Form (CRF) was used to record their social demography, past medical history, anthropometry measurement and blood pressure (BP). Hypertension was defined as a blood pressure > 140/90 mmHg. Hypertension controlled was defined as a blood pressure of < 140/90 mmHg. Results A total of 761 people participated in this study. Of which 287 (37.8%) were males and 473 (62.2%) were females. Out of this, 271 (35.6%) were hypertensive. The study showed 36 (4.7%) subjects were not aware that they have hypertension. Only 76% of hypertensive subjects were on HPT medication. One hundred and five (51%) subjects were on monotherapy, 66 (32%) were on dual therapy, 27 (13.1%) on triple therapy, 8 (3.9%) were on more than 3 medications. 73 (26.9%) of the hypertensive subjects were not on any HPT medications having a SBP of 133.9 +/- 17 and DBP of 86.2 +/- 49.3

Isoprene hotspots at the Western Coast of Antarctic Peninsula during MASEC′16

Isoprene (C5H8) plays an important role in the formation of surface ozone (O3) and the secondary organic aerosol (SOA) which contributed to the climate change. This study aims to determine hourly distribution of tropospheric isoprene over the Western Coast of Antarctic Peninsula (WCAP) during the Malaysian Antarctic Scientific Expedition Cruise 2016 (MASEC′16). In-situ measurements of isoprene were taken using a custom-built gas chromatography with photoionization detector, known as iDirac. Biological parameters such as chlorophyll a (chl-a) and particulate organic carbon (POC) were compared to the in-situ isoprene measurements. Significant positive correlation was observed between isoprene and POC concentrations (r2 = 0.67, p < 0.001), but not between isoprene and chl-a. The hotspots of isoprene over maritime Antarctic were then were investigated using NAME dispersion model reanalysis. Measurements showed that isoprene mixing ratio were the highest over region of King George Island, Deception Island and Booth Island with values of ∼5.0, ∼0.9 and ∼5.2 ppb, respectively. Backward trajectory analysis showed that air masses may have lifted the isoprene emitted by marine algae. We believe our findings provide valuable data set of isoprene estimation over the under sampled WCAP

Isoprene hotspots at the Western Coast of Antarctic Peninsula during MASEC′16

Isoprene (C5H8) plays an important role in the formation of surface ozone (O3) and the secondary organic aerosol (SOA) which contributed to the climate change. This study aims to determine hourly distribution of tropospheric isoprene over the Western Coast of Antarctic Peninsula (WCAP) during the Malaysian Antarctic Scientific Expedition Cruise 2016 (MASEC′16). In-situ measurements of isoprene were taken using a custom-built gas chromatography with photoionization detector, known as iDirac. Biological parameters such as chlorophyll a (chl-a) and particulate organic carbon (POC) were compared to the in-situ isoprene measurements. Significant positive correlation was observed between isoprene and POC concentrations (r2 = 0.67, p < 0.001), but not between isoprene and chl-a. The hotspots of isoprene over maritime Antarctic were then were investigated using NAME dispersion model reanalysis. Measurements showed that isoprene mixing ratio were the highest over region of King George Island, Deception Island and Booth Island with values of ∼5.0, ∼0.9 and ∼5.2 ppb, respectively. Backward trajectory analysis showed that air masses may have lifted the isoprene emitted by marine algae. We believe our findings provide valuable data set of isoprene estimation over the under sampled WCAP

PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM KONSUMEN TERHADAP PENGELOLAAN AIR BERSIH OLEH PDAM (Studi Kasus PDAM Kecamatan Empang Kabupaten Sumbawa Nusa Tenggara Barat)

ABSTRAKThis research raises the issue of clean water distribution by PDAM Kec. Empang Sumbawa Regency, NTB towards its consumers who allegedly have caused problems, namely the water is not suitable for consumption while the community continues to pay the usage fee. This is the background for making this research by raising the formulation of the problem of implementing agreements and legal protection for consumers who are harmed. This study uses a juridical empiricist research method. From the results of the study, it was found that the implementation of the agreement was not as promised by the PDAM. Initially the water consumed by consumers was fine but, after years of consumption the water turned into water that was not fit for consumption. The form of legal protection that can be obtained by consumers in this case is as stated in Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection which has detailed the flow as contained in Chapter X Dispute Resolution.Keyword: Consumers, Legal Protection, PDAM. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini mengangkat isu penyaluran air bersih oleh PDAM Kec. Empang Kabupaten Sumbawa, NTB terhadap konsumennya yang disinyalir telah menimbulkan masalah yaitu airnya tidak layak konsumsi sementara masyarakat tetap membayar biaya pemakaian. Hal ini menjadi latar belakang dibuatnya penelitian ini dengan mengangkat rumusan masalah  pelaksanaan perjanjian dan perlindungan hukum bagi konsumen yang dirugikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis eempiris. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa memang pelaksanaan perjanjian tidak sebagaiman dijanjikan awalnya oleh pihak PDAM. Awalnya air yang dikonsumsi oleh kosumen baik-baaik saja namun, setelah bertahun-tahun konsumsi air tersebut berubah menjadi air yang tidak layak konsumsi. Bentuk perlindungan hukum yang dapat diperoleh konsumen dalam hal yang begini adalah sebagaimana tercantum kedalam Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 1999 Tentang Perlindungan Konsumen telah memuat secara rinci alurnya sebagaimana dimuat dalam  Bab X Penyelesaian Sengketa.Kata Kunci: Konsumen, Perlindungan Hukum, PDAM

PENGARUH PROFITABILITAS, LEVERAGE DAN KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM (STUDI PADA SUB SEKTOR OTOMOTIF DAN KOMPONEN YANG SAHAMNYA DIPERJUALBELIKAN DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2012-2019)

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh profitabilitas, leverage dan kebijakan dividen terhadap harga saham. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 13 perusahaan otomotif dan komponen yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) sejak tahun 2012 hingga tahun 2019. Teknik pengumpulan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling, yaitu pengambilan sampel penelitian dengan beberapa kriteria tertentu yang berlandaskan pada tujuan penelitian dan didapatkan sampel sebanyak 5 perusahaan. Analisis data menggunakan Analisis Regresi Linear Berganda dengan bantuan Software SPSS versi 22. Hasil Analisis menunjukkan bahwa profitabilitas berpengaruh negatif terhadap harga saham perusahaan otomotif dan komponen karena memiliki nilai signifikan 0,006 &lt; 0,05 dan nilai thitung -2,927 &gt; ttabel -2,028, leverage berpengaruh positif terhadap harga saham perusahaan otomotif dan komponen karena memiliki nilai signifikan 0,000 &lt; 0,05 dan nilai thitung 4,715 &gt; ttabel 2,028 dan kebijakan dividen tidak berpengaruh terhadap harga saham perusahaan otomotif dan komponen karena memiliki nilai signifikan 0,859 &gt; 0,05 dan nilai thitung -0,179 &lt; ttabel -2,028