bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Human Judgement in Algorithmic Loops; Individual Justice and Automated Decision-Making
Authors: Binns Reuben
Published: September 2019

There are various arguments in favour of tempering algorithmic decision-making with human judgement. One common family of arguments appeal to concepts and criteria derived from legal philosophy about the nature of law and legal reasoning, and argue that algorithmic systems cannot satisfy them (but humans can). This paper argues that among the latter family of arguments, there is often an implicit appeal to the notion that each case needs to be assessed on its own merits, without comparison to or generalisation from previous cases. This notion of ‘individual justice’ has featured in jurisprudential debates about the granularity of rules and tests, and the (in)justice of discrimination, but has not yet been explicitly imported into debates about justice and algorithmic decision-making. This paper has several aims. The first is to provide an overview of the concept of individual justice and distinguish it from related but distinct arguments about the value of human discretion. Equipped with this account of human judgement as a guarantor of individual justice, the second aim is to consider its place within and beside algorithmic decision-making. It argues that in so far as individual justice is valuable, it can only be meaningfully served through human judgement, because it antithetical to the kind of pre-determined reasoning that characterises algorithmic systems. This suggests that – to the extent that individual justice is deemed important – a requirement for human intervention and oversight over algorithmic decisions is necessary. The third aim is to consider how individual justice relates to other dimensions of justice, namely consistency and fairness or non-discrimination. Finally, the article discusses two challenges that are raised by this account. The first challenge concerns how individual justice can be accommodated alongside other dimensions of justice in the socio-technical contexts in which humans-in-the-loop are situated. The second concerns the potential inequities in individual justice that might result from an uneven application of human judgement in algorithmic settings.
Same dataset, different conclusions: Preschool delay of gratification predicts later behavioral outcomes in a preregistered study
Authors: Michaelson Laura Elizabeth , Munakata Yuko
Published: September 2019

One simple marshmallow test in preschool children predicts an array of important life outcomes, according to multiple studies spanning several decades. However, a recent conceptual replication casts doubt on these famous findings. We conducted an independent, preregistered secondary analysis to test whether previously observed longitudinal associations between preschool delay of gratification and adolescent outcomes would be conceptually replicated. Associations were significant for three of the five outcomes we tested using the analytic approach employed in the original studies of the marshmallow test. Relationships between delay of gratification and problem behavior held in bivariate, multivariate, and multilevel models; in contrast, no significant relationships between delay and problem behavior were found in the other recent replication, even though both studies used the same data set. These relationships were better explained by social support than by self-control, suggesting that the marshmallow test is predictive because it reflects aspects of a child’s early environment that are important over the long term. This novel interpretation of the classic findings points to new directions for intervention.
Ricerca preliminare esplorativa sulla possibile validazione della Selfitis Behaviour Scale (SBS)
Authors: Soraci Paolo
Published: September 2019

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Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Schools
Authors: Renshaw Tyler L
Published: September 2019

This chapter reviews the status of mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) in schools by raising and answering a handful of key questions relevant to both researchers and practitioners: (1) What are mindfulness and MBI? (2) How are MBI structured and used in schools? (3) How effective are MBI with students and teachers? (4) What is still unknown about MBI in schools? (5) How can MBI be applied within a multitiered system of supports in schools? The chapter concludes by suggesting that enthusiasm for MBI in schools must be checked-and-balanced by a realistic appraisal of the available empirical evidence to promote the best outcomes for students and teachers.
A Memory-Theoretic Account of Citation Propagation
Authors: Dougherty Michael R , Nguyen Rosalind , Illingworth David Anthony
Published: September 2019

Despite the common assumption that citations are indicative of an article’s scientific merit, increasing evidence indicates that citation counts are largely driven by variables unrelated to quality. In this paper, we treat peoples decisions of what to cite as an instance of memory retrieval and show that observed citation patterns are well accounted for by a model of memory. The proposed exposure model anticipates that small alterations in factors that affect people's ability to retrieve to-be-cited articles from memory early in their life cycle are magnified overtime and can lead to the emergence of highly cited papers. This effect occurs even when there is no variation in the starting point exposure probabilities (i.e., when assuming a level playing field where all articles are treated equally and of equal ‘quality’), and is exacerbated by natural variation in retrievability of articles due to encoding. We discuss the implications of the model within the context of research evaluation and hiring, promotion, and tenure decisions.
The political unconscious of practice theory: populism and democracy
Authors: Strand Michael
Published: September 2019

This article attempts a self-clarification of practice theory by providing a genetic history of “practice” as a figure in social thought. This locates two different versions of practice theory in Marx’s “practical question” and Hobbes’ “Kingdom of Darkness,” respectively, and shows how both historically comprise a practical critique of testing reason. This article examines how the practical critique performs a dialectic of politicization and depoliticization that finds family resemblances and paradoxical alignments between the political left and right. The article evaluates the strength of the practical critique and asks whether it results in a power politics with both left and right versions.
The Long-Term Consequences of Civil War for Migration: The Case of Tajikistan
Authors: O'Brien Michelle
Published: September 2019

Armed conflict is socially transformative. Although migration research has established the proximate relationship between armed conflict and increases in migration, much less attention has been paid to the long-term, or distal relationship. This research leverages the case of the 1992-1997 Tajikistani Civil War to examine the distal relationship between armed conflict and migration decisions nearly a decade after the war had ended. Using a series of logistic regression models and a selection-based endogeneity correction, I estimate the likelihood of migrating in 2006, given the intensity of conflict experience at the district level. I find that, controlling for individual, household, and district-level indicators, the legacy of conflict continues to influence migration – for men and for ‘stayers’ – nearly a decade after the peace accord was signed. Some evidence suggests that certain kinds of development projects can moderate this relationship. In conflict-affected countries, incorporating the legacy of conflict into empirical research can help scholars and policy-makers better understand migration in the aftermath of war.
#MeToo: Polarization and Discourse in the Digital Age
Authors: Jain Niharika
Published: September 2019

Online platforms have become explosive tools in carrying out political discussion. The introduction of this contemporary medium inevitably impacts already-tense relations between characteristically different groups. This work discusses the divisive influences of social media on the online community, measures the impact of political polarization on the digital vernacular, and illustrates a case study with the #MeToo movement on Twitter.
Comparing EU Knowledge Among Leave and Remain Voters: A Replication Study
Authors: Carl Noah
Published: September 2019

In a recent study, Carl et al. (2018) compared levels of EU knowledge among Leave and Remain voters using a 15-item EU knowledge quiz. Their quiz comprised 9 ‘ideologically neutral’ items, as well as 6 items that they deemed more ‘ideologically convenient’ for one side or the other. They found that there was no average difference between Leave and Remain voters, but that Remain voters scored slightly higher on the ‘ideologically neutral’ items (0.09sd), whereas Leave voters scored slightly higher on the ‘ideologically convenient’ items (0.12sd). They also found that those who did not vote scored lower than those who did (0.38sd). The present study attempts to replicate Carl et al.’s findings using data from the British Election Study Panel. It reports a small average advantage for Remain voters, as compared to Leave voters, of 0.05–0.09sd. In addition, it reports a large average advantage for voters, as compared to non-voters, of 0.64–0.70sd.
The Theory of the Political Spectrum
Authors: Gindler Allen
Published: September 2019

The article introduces a new approach to the problem of political spectrum polarization. Political science has introduced a multitude of spectrograms based on different factors, dimensions, axes, and cardinal points. Most often the graphics do not complement each other, and it seems that each of them describes a completely different reality. There was an urgent need to conduct an objective analysis of political philosophies and find the factors that influence the political spectrum polarization. For these purposes, the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) was used, as it allows to introduce a fraction of objectivity due to the use of a formalized mathematical apparatus of the theory of sets. Thirteen main political doctrines were analyzed and obtained that spectrum polarization depends on three conditions: attitude to private property, individual freedom, and wealth redistribution. As the factors that influence the political spectrum polarization were firmly determined, it became possible to build a spectrogram unambiguously.
Operational decision-making for cyber operations: In Search of a Model
Authors: Smeets Max , Work JD
Published: September 2019

The decision-making behind cyber operations is complex. Dynamics around issues such as cyber arsenal management, target assessment, and the timing of dropping a destructive payload are still ill-understood. Yet, limited published research has thus far explored formal theoretic constructs for better understanding decisionmaking in cyber operations. Multiple models may offer utility to understand and explain the courses of action through which state cyber missions are executed, including conduct or restraint of cyber effects operations against target systems and networks. This paper evaluates four models - surprise model, duelist model, mating- choice model, and the Black-Scholes model. Each model offers specific advantages, and suffers characteristic drawbacks; and while these models differ in application and complexity each may provide insights into how the unique nature of cyber operations impact the decision dynamics of cyber conflict.
Formulating the Purpose of Education Through Traditional Islamic Perspective and Literacy Competencies
Authors: Kurniawati Novi Khoirunnisa , Setiawan Adib Rifqi
Published: September 2019

This work explains formulation the purpose of education through traditional islamic perspective and literacy competencies.
Breast Capital: The Benefits of Erotic Capital Through the Career of Duo Serigala
Authors: Setiawan Adib Rifqi
Published: September 2019

This work briefly describes how Duo Serigala—as an Indonesian girl group—uses their erotic capital. The results is Pamela Safitri as main visual and Oza Kioza as lead vocalist uses their erotic capital to made a career from it outweighs their educational qualifications. The career of Duo Serigala reveals that the economic benefits of being physically and socially attractive can be substantial—especially in marketing, public relations, television, advocacy in the courts, as well as for singers, dancers, also models as well.
Constructing Learning Contents that Align with Traditional Islamic Perspective and Literacy Competencies
Authors: Si'ayah Syarofis , Setiawan Adib Rifqi
Published: September 2019

This work aims is to gain the validity and reliability of learning contents that align with traditional islamic perspective and literacy competencies.
Is ‘God is a Woman’ from Ariana Grande Only a Song?
Authors: Setiawan Adib Rifqi
Published: September 2019

‘God is a Woman’, the single from Ariana Grande, is a good excuse to remember that archeologists believe God was considered female for the first 200,000 years of human life on earth. This work examines what it has been and continues to be like for female to be more powerful than male in the world of all time.
Designing an Islamic Studies Curriculum: Aligning the Purpose of Education, Learning Contents, and Syllabus Through Traditional Islamic Perspective and Literacy Competencies
Authors: Setiawan Adib Rifqi
Published: September 2019

This work aims to gain the design for an islamic studies curriculum, that is aligning the purpose of education, learning contents, and syllabus through traditional islamic perspective and literacy competencies, based exclusively on preexist works.
Constructing Thematic Learning Lesson Plan for Guide Students on Achieving Scientific Literacy
Authors: Setiawan Adib Rifqi
Published: September 2019

Scientific literacy indicates that science has value outside scientific practice. This idea and reality is hardly modern, although we lose sight of this history. Unfortunately, PISA study at 1999-2015 and several preexist works has shows that common science teachings don’t optimally guide students to achieve scientific literacy. As matter of fact, the answer to what is best teaching method to achieve scientific literacy has not been obtained yet. By proposing this work, I am consider that thematic learning as an alternative to guide students on achieving scientific literacy. Thematic learning is an instructional method of teaching in which emphasis is given on choosing a specific theme for teaching one or more concepts. It is based on integrating various information and use it to demonstrate the topic. Pedagogy of thematic learning is based on its exploration of broad areas in one theme. I don’t deny that the concept of integrating subjects to teach in Indonesian schools, generally is not new and has not been very successful in the past. In addition, some people consider thematic learning as an opportunity while others view it as having problems. The answer, however, to how thematic learning education implementation has not been studied yet comprehensively. Therefore, thematic learning lesson plans is very important to be designed then implemented. This work constructs lesson plan for guide students on achieving scientific literacy, using R&D approach four-D model that reduced into three stages: define, design, and develop. It gained lesson plan, student worksheets, also assessment tests as well, that validated by experts and practitioners nor reliability counted based exclusively on test. The final test of any teaching methods lies, of course, in implementation. The implementation of this work is yet to do.
Implementation of Scientific Teaching to Train Scientific Literacy in Domain Competence at Lower Secondary School in Topic Linear Motion
Authors: Setiawan Adib Rifqi
Published: September 2019

This pre experimental with one group pretest-posttest design’s work reports that implementation of scientific teaching to train scientific literacy in learning on linear motion topics in secondary schools can be got almost maximum student responses at each stage of learning activities nor gained the improvement of domain competence at moderate category.
Treatment of Advanced Rectal Cancers: Cylindrical abdominoperineal excision of rectum
Authors: Lamichhane Nirmal , Walker Kenneth G. , Watson Angus G. , Docherty James
Published: September 2019

Treatment for patients with locally advanced low lying rectal cancer differs significantly from patients with rectal cancer restricted to the mesorectum. Surgical resection will be the straightforward option for the early ones but multimodality treatment, including preoperative chemo-radiation and extended surgical resection will be the options for advanced ones. Cylindrical abdominoperineal excision of rectum (C-APER) along with possible composite pelvic organ resection is a surgical method to remove an adequate circumferential margin so to reduce the local recurrence rate and improve long term survival. Adequate preoperative imaging of the pelvis is therefore important to identify these patients and effort should be made to select those patients with advanced tumours with no systemic spread. In this article, we reviewed some consecutive cases of advanced rectal cancer to their immediate surgical outcome.
Intravenous Diclofenac vs. Tramadol infusion for Post-operative Pain Management: A Randomized Trial
Authors: Binay Thakur , Mukti Devkota , Krishna Khanal , Bishal Sapkota
Published: September 2019

Purpose: The study was conducted to compare the analgesic and adverse effect profiles of intravenous infusion of Tramadol and Diclofenac in post-operative pain management.

Method: Cancer patients undergoing major surgery were prospectively randomized into two groups of 35 and was entered into single blinded clinical trial. Patients in each arm received either Tramadol (Gr A) or Diclofenac Infusion (Voveran®) (Gr B) for first 48 hours after surgery. Pain intensity was measured based on a 10 point Verbal Rating Scale (VRS). VRS was obtained at 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 and 48 hrs post-operatively.

Result: The mean age was 56.3 and 49.5 years in Gr A and B, respectively (p=.056). Mean length of incision was 16.46 cm and 18.23 cm in Gr A and B, respectively (p=.1). On 0 post-operative day, 14 patients in Gr A and 6 patients in Gr B required accessory analgesics (p=.18). On 1st post-operative day, 2 patients in Gr A and 1 patient in Gr B required accessory analgesics (p=.6). One patient on Tramadol group had nausea post-operatively. Average cost was 471.73 and 227.80 Nepali rupees in Gr A and Gr B, respectively (p=.032).

Conclusion: Intravenous infusion of Diclofenac should be considered as a safe and cheaper alternative to Tramadol infusion for pain management after major surgical oncological procedures.
The current state of domestic water consumption and the feasibility of implementing a rainwater harvesting system in the coastal zone of the Vietnamese Mekong delta: the case study of the Vinh Chau town, Soc Trang province
Authors:   College of Environment & Natural Resources, Can Tho University, Vietnam, Nguyen Ngoc Diep , Tran Thi Le Hang ,   College of Environment & Natural Resources, Can Tho University, Vietnam, Heiden Dion Van Der ,   Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, Holland, Dinh Diep Anh Tuan ,   Research Institute for Climate Change, Can Tho University, Vietnam, Tri Van Pham Dang ,   College of Environment & Natural Resources, Can Tho University, Vietnam
Published: September 2019

The research was conducted to assess the feasibility of the installation of a rainwater harvesting system for households facing difficulties in using tap water and groundwater for domestic purposes in a coastal area of the Vietnamese Mekong delta - the case study of the Vinh Chau town, Soc Trang province. Direct household interviews and literature review were executed to comprehend the current state of domestic water consumption. According to the research results, Vinh Chau was among the towns seeing moderate rainfall in the delta (~ 1,776 mm/year), and rainwater was used frequently by the local people. However, local households did not employ proper harvesting techniques, hence the harvested rainwater did not meet the required quality for domestic use. Additionally, difficulties in using tap water, groundwater, and surface water were notable. The quality of tap water was not suitable for household consumption because of the presence of aluminum, and the price was high relative to the household’s income. Salinization of surface and groundwater, as well as degradation in quantity of ground water, made water of acceptable quality scarce. The research results also indicated that the use of rainwater harvested by a proper system demonstrated a higher cost efficiency than that of other water resources. Therefore, the installation of a rainwater harvesting system for water supply should be encouraged in order to provide a safe and efficient alternative water source for domestic use, and to contribute to the relief of domestic water-related issues and pressure on groundwater extraction in the study area.
Pemanfaatan Permainan Komputer Berlisensi Free Software sebagai Media Pembelajaran Anti Korupsi Pada Anak
Authors: Kriyantono Rachmat , Pratama Bayu Indra
Published: September 2019

Korupsi adalah masalah besar yang dihadapi Bangsa Indonesia. Indeks persepsi korupsi Indonesia masih relatif tinggi sehingga perlu upaya penanggulangan secara bersama, termasuk dari kalangan perguruan tinggi. Salah satunya adalah melalui strategi pendidikan sejak usia dini, yakni menyiapkan generasi muda sejak usia dini untuk menghindari perilaku korupsi. Karena itu, tim pengabdian masyarakat mengadakan sosialisasi dan pelatihan tentang pembelajaran anti korupsi. Kegiatan ini dikemas dalam bentuk permainan game computer sehingga sesuai dengan karakter peserta pelatihan. Pelatihan diselenggarakan di SD Dinoyo Malang dengan mengundang guru dan orang tua anak sekolah dasar di Kota Malang. Hasil pelatihan ini adalah para peserta didik mengenal korupsi dan dapat memainkan permainan game anti korupsi dengan baik. Diharapkan game ini yang jika dilakukan berulang kali, nilai-nilai antikorupsi yang ada dalam kandungan game ini dapat terinternalisasi secara bertahap dalam pikiran peserta didik.Kata Kunci: Game software, Pembelajaran anti korupsi, pengabdian masyarakat.
Pemberdayaan Keluarga Pasien Stroke Afasia Melalui Pelatihan Komunikasi Verbal
Authors: Amila Amila , Sembiring Evarina , Sinaga Janno
Published: September 2019

Terbatasnya terapi wicara di rumah sakit, penanganan stroke lebih kearah penyebab stroke/medis, sedang gejala sisa belum mendapat penanganan sampai pasien pulang. Gangguan tersebut menyebabkan pasien tidak mampu mengungkapkan apa yang diinginkan pasien, tidak mampu menjawab pertanyaan atau berpartisipasi dalam percakapan. Selanjutnya pasien akan menarik diri dari kegiatan sosial, rendah diri, depresi dan kondisi pasien akan semakin buruk. Penanganan terpadu dengan anggota keluarga merupakan faktor yang cukup penting dan kunci keberhasilan dalam proses penanganan gangguan komunikasi verbal. Untuk mencegah terjadinya depresi pada pasien dan keluarga maka diperlukan media komunikasi pengganti komunikasi verbal, seperti buku komunikasi. Tujuan pelatihan adalah mengatasi permasalahan gangguan komunikasi verbal pasien stroke setelah  pulang ke rumah. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelatihan ini adalah  latihan komunikasi seperti menyebutkan gambar, menunjuk, menulis dan membaca melalui booklet komunikasi. Hasil yang dicapai dalam pelatihan adalah meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa dan berkomunikasi, interaksi antara pasien dengan keluarga, meningkatkan kemandirian dan perkembangan hubungan sosial dengan orang lain. Disarankan untuk dikembangkan kemitraan yang luas berupa pelatihan komunikasi verbal dan sosialisasi booklet komunikasi untuk meningkatkan interaksi sosial dan mengurangi depresi pasien dan keluarga. Kata Kunci :  Gangguan komunikasi verbal, Pemberdayaan keluarga, Stroke afasia
Pelatihan Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair (POC) dari Limbah Dapur bagi Ibu-Ibu Desa Paya Kecamatan Trienggadeng Kabupaten Pidie Jaya
Authors: Handayani Lia , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Rahmawati Cut , Meliyana Meliyana
Published: September 2019

Limbah merupakan permasalahan yang belum terpecahkan. Namun limbah organik setidaknya dapat lebih termanfaatkan dibandingkan limbah anorganik yaitu dengan mengubahnya menjadi pupuk. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dari kegiatan pelatihan pembuatan pupuk organik (POC) dari limbah organik yang dihasilkan oleh rumah tangga adalah memberikan informasi pengetahuan serta menumbuhkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pentingnya pengolahan limbah secara efisien, sehingga masayarakat Desa Paya Kecamatan Trienggadeng tidak sembarangan menumpuk sampah-sampah organik yang nantinya akan menimbulkan aroma tak sedap sehingga mengundang penyebaran bibit penyakit. Metode yang diterapkan dalam kegiatan ini adalah menyajikan materi kemudian melakukan praktik langsung untuk membuat POC. Kemudian dilakukan evaluasi terhadap produk yang dihasilkan dan proses yang dilaksanakan oleh peserta pelatihan.
Poker Sukses (Program Komputer Masuk Desa) di Lereng Gunung Sumbing
Authors: Fatimah Ari Nurul , Sari Annisa Puspita , Adhi Rizka Satria
Published: September 2019

Teknologi informasi merupakan modal utama bagi setiap orang untuk dapat bersaing dalam era globalisasi. Perkembangan teknologi informasi salah satunya ditunjang dengan media komputer yang dapat digunakan oleh seluruh lapisan masyarakat. Sayangnya, masih banyak masyarakat khususnya di daerah pedesaan yang belum mampu menggunakan media komputer secara optimal seperti di lereng Gunung Sumbing, tepatnya di Desa Genito, Kecamatan Windusari, Kabupaten Magelang, Jawa Tengah. Oleh karena itu kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dibuat dengan tujuan untuk membekali ilmu berupa pelatihan komputer bagi anak-anak di lereng Gunung Sumbing. Komputer harus diperkenalkan kepada anak-anak sekolah agar mereka mempunyai pengetahuan dan pengalaman yang cukup untuk bisa menerapkannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Kegiatan program komputer masuk desa ini dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan informasi data primer yaitu wawancara. Metode yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan ini yaitu survey, wawancara, sosialisasi, dan pelatihan. Dari kegiatan program komputer masuk desa yang dilaksanakan sebanyak 6 kali ini telah tercipta kegiatan pembelajaran yang menarik dan menyenangkan sebagai alternatif dalam proses pengenalan dan pembelajaran teknologi komputer dan telah tercapai target pemahaman teknologi komputer pada anak usia sekolah.
Black alder forests (type 91E0* Natura 2000 type E.2.1.9. NHC) in the Plitvice Lakes National Park
Authors: Vukelić Joso , Orešković Marko , Plišo Vusić Ivana , Poljak Igor , Mei Giacomo , Šapić Irena
Published: September 2019

The paper presents the first results of monitoring Natura 2000 habitat type 91E0*in the Plitvice Lakes National Park (Croatia). This type is represented in black alder forests (Alnus glutinosa /L./ Gaertn.) on an area of 44 ha. There, following the Braun-Blanquet method (1964), 25 plots were set up and relevés made, with 175 species of higher plant species recorded. Their environmental and sociological features suggest wetland and periodically flooded habitats with high ground water levels throughout the year, hence hygrophytes are decisive for the community structure. In addition, there is a moderate share of mesophilic species that are not present in the wetland black alder forests along the Sava and Drava rivers in the lowland part of northern Croatia.
A comparison of black alder forests of the Plitvice Lakes NP with other black alder syntaxa in Croatia (Figure 2, Table 3) demonstrates that, together with other alder stands in the Dinaric region of Croatia, they belong to the group of wetland forests of the alliance Alnion glutinosae. Their differentiating
species with regard to other syntaxa of the alliances Alnion glutinosae and Alnion incanae in Croatia are Fraxinus excelsior, Daphne mezereum, Viburnum lantana, Cirsium oleraceum, Crepis paludosa, Equisetum arvense, Paris quadrifolia, Thalictrum aquilegifolium, Valeriana dioica, Veratrum album, Acer pseudoplatanus, Chaerophyllum hirsutum, Lonicera xylosteum, Filipendula ulmaria, Knautia drymeia, Cruciata glabra. In addition, the researched stands in the Plitvice Lakes NP demonstrate individuality with regard to other stands of the Croatian Dinarides through the differentiating species of Phalaris arundinacea, Dactylorhiza maculata, Cirsium arvense, Primula vulgaris, Listera ovata, Carex acutiformis, C. paniculata, Succisa pratensis, Gentiana asclepiadea.
Black alder forests in the Plitvice Lakes NP were created by successive processes in non-forest areas after their fall out of use (Figure 1). They grow by watercourses in karst depressions with occasionally stagnant surface water. Here the river courses are slowed down and distanced from the slopes and surrounding massifs, hence zonal forests do not have a dominant influence on the floral composition.
The researched forests are classified in the class Alnetea glutinosae Br.-Bl. et Tx. 1943, order Alnetalia glutinosae Tx. 1937, and alliance Alnion glutinosae Malcuit 1929. They exhibit greatest similarity to the Central European association Carici acutiformis-Alnetum glutinosae. However, these results should not be generalized for the entire Dinaric region of Croatia. Detailed studies of black alder forests in the Dinarides are pending and their results will determine their nomenclature and syntaxonomic character.
Pemanfaatan Lumpur Lapindo sebagai Bahan Baku Pembuatan Genteng Keramik dengan Variasi Suhu Pembakaran
Authors: Nuri Wasir , Retno Dyah Tri
Published: September 2019

Lapindo mudflow issued a very large volume of mud. The mud flooded rice fields, residential and industrial area to date has not been stopped but the mud bursts untapped yet. Therefore, attempted use Lapindo mud very much it to be made tile. Sludge containing 55.4% silica oxide, alumina 16.1% and 8.9% iron with the composition of the possibility of mud can be created tile roof. Dried mud that has been mashed into the grain size of 80 mesh, then water added until plastic. Mud that has plastic printed with size 6 x 3 x 3 cm and then dried using ambient air. After the dried samples were burned using a furnace at temperatures varying from 500 to 900oC, after chilling the samples tested compressive strength, fracture modulus and water absorption. The results showed that the higher the combustion temperature obtained greater compressive strength and less water absorption. Most compressive strength is 142 kg/cm2and smallest water absorption is 0.06 g/cm2at a temperature of 900oC. At combustion temperatures of 500 to 700oC fracture modulus down from 72.78 to 41.81 kg/cm2 while at 700 to 900oC fracture modulus rose to 126.7 kg/cm2. The best results obtained on the combustion temperature at 800oC with fracture modulus 103.18 kg/cm2 and water absorption 0.08 g/cm2.   These results satisfy roof tile as type I according SII.0027 UDC-81. 666.74.
PENERAPAN METODE SERVICE QUALITY (SERVQUAL) UNTUK PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN PELANGGAN
Authors: Prananda Yandra , Lucitasari Dyah Rachmawati , Abdul Khannan Muhammad Shodiq
Published: September 2019

Kualitas layanan  menjadi tolak ukur utama perusahaan di industri perhotelan. Kualitas layanan yang baik akan membuat hotel tersebut  menjadi kompetitif dan akan menjadi pilihan konsumen ketika mencari tempat untuk menginap. Hotel yang menjadi objek penelitian pada skripsi ini adalah Hotel Vidi 2 yang merupakan hotel dengan klasifikasi hotel melati yang berkapasitas 65 kamar yang berlokasi di Jl. Kaliurang km 5, kabupaten Sleman, Yogyakarta. Dari data keuangan Hotel Vidi 2  dalam 3 bulan terakhir yaitu bulan Juli, Agustus, dan September 2015 terjadi penurunan dengan rata-rata 19%, hal tersebut terjadi akibat beberapa sebab salah satunya karena kualitas pelayanan yang kurang baik dari Hotel Vidi 2, sehingga mengakibatkan pelanggan beralih ke pesaing lainnya, dan pendapatan hotel menjadi menurun.Dalam penelitian ini kualitas layanan yang menjadi pokok permasalahan, diukur dengan Service Quality (SERVQUAL) dimana di dalam metode tersebut membahas tentang dimensi-dimensi kualitas yakni: Tangible, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance dan Empathy. Tahapan awal yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini dengan melakukan analisa terlebih dahulu dari kekurangan yang terdapat didalam hotel terutama pada bidang kualitas layanan. Setelah analisa permasalahan yang terdapat pada hotel, maka peneliti melakukan penyebaran kuisioner terhadap konsumen sehingga permasalahan kualitas pelayanan dapat diketahui subjeknya.Hasil penelitian dari setiap dimensi pada SERVQUAL yakni Tangible, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, dan Emphaty. Menunjukkan bahwa dimensi bukti fisik (Tangible) merupakan dimensi yang memiliki nilai kualitas terkecil, sedangkan nilai kualitas terbesar terdapat pada dimensi jaminan (Assurance).
DEVELOPMENT ASPECTS OF BUSINESS EMBROIDERY CRAFT ENNI DESIGN IN BUKITTINGGI
Authors: Lita Ratni Prima , Meuthia Meuthia , Sari Surya , Dewi Debi Shintya
Published: September 2019

Community service Carried out at Enni Design in the city of Bukittinggi aims to expand the business by paying attention to aspects such as production, products, management, human resources, and facilities. Enni Design's business is expected to be Able to Increase product differentiation from competitors, improve HR capabilities in designing motifs and colors that follow fashion trends, improve human resource capabilities in preparing financial reports, and Utilize waste valuable economically. After training and innovation practices, businesses are given the opportunity to consult or discuss existing business opportunities and design strategies. The results of the training of partners show that they are Able to understand what differentiates Reviews their products Compared to competitors. In addition, it is also able to compile financial reports in accordance with accounting principles, and can manage waste into new products that are worth selling.
APLIKASI BELAJAR BERBASIS DIGITAL DAPAT MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR MAHASISWA
Authors: Narpati Bintang , Handayani Milda , Bukhari Eri
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this study is to measure how the role of digital based learning applications through smartphone facilities can influence learning motivation among students. The method used in this study was to use quantitative descriptive analysis involving 90 (ninety) students using random sampling techniques.This method of collecting data through a questionnaire method supported by the documentation method. Linear regression analysis is a technique used in analyzing this data. Based on the results of this study concluded: (1) There is a significant influence between digital-based learning applications on student learning motivation (2) There is a significant influence between smartphones on student learning motivation (3) There is a significant influence between digital based learning applications and smartphone against student learning motivation. Simultaneously with the presence of digital-based learning applications and through smartphone means can increase student learning motivation
PENGARUH BIG DATA DAN TEKNOLOGI BLOCKCHAIN TERHADAP MODEL BISNIS SEKTOR LOGISTIK DENGAN PENDEKATAN BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS
Authors: Sutandi Sutandi
Published: September 2019

Dunia saat ini sedang menuju era digitalisasi dan otomasi. Hal ini menjadi kunci utama dalam strategi persaingan bisnis, tidak terkecuali di sektor logistik. Salah satu elemen yang digunakan dalam digitalisasi dan otomasi adalah penggunaan data untuk pengambilan keputusan organisasi. Teknologi Big Data dan Blockchain saat ini mulai dipergunakan oleh berbagai sektor bisnis dalam meningkatkan kemampuan usaha suatu organisasi dengan menciptakan proses bisnis yang efisien. Tentunya hal ini akan berpengaruh terhadap model bisnis yang baru yaitu transformasi baru yang fit terhadap perkembangan dunia bisnis. Dalam menganalisis perubahan baik secara internal dan ekternal digambarkan dengan business model canvas (BMC). Analisis SWOT terhadap perubahan model bisnis diperlukan untuk mengelaborasi perubahan proses bisnis yang baru. Berdasarkan analisa didapatkan hasil bahwa; pertama, kemajuan teknologi saat ini khususnya Big Data dan Blockhain akan terus mendistrupsi bisnis untuk meningkatkan kinerja yang optimal. Kedua, penerapan Big Data dan Blockchain memperlihatkan bahwa terjadi perubahan baik secara internal maupun ekternal terkait dengan relasi intra dan antar organisasi. Ketiga, analisis SWOT dapat mengelaborasi keunggulan teknologi Big Data dan Blockchain dalam sektor bisnis khusunya di bidang logistik.
Physical activity and mental distress among Veteran cancer survivors with heart disease and diabetes
Authors: McDaniel Justin T. , Davis Joan , Anton Philip M. , Godfrey Kelli , Albright David , Thomas Kate H. , Fletcher Kari L. , Nuhu Kaamel
Published: September 2019

Introduction: Mental distress frequently develops in sufferers of chronic diseases, including cancer. We examined the association between physical activity and mental distress among Veteran cancer survivors with heart disease or diabetes. Methods: Data for American military Veteran cancer survivors ( n = 16,643) were retrieved from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Ordinary least squares (OLS) multiple linear regression was used to explore the effect of physical activity on self-reported mental distress among Veteran cancer survivors with coronary heart disease or diabetes. Geographic information system (GIS) software was used to examine the state-level distribution of mental distress among Veteran cancer survivors. Results: Geographic analysis showed that mental distress (in days) in the last month among Veteran cancer survivors was highest in Alabama (M = 3.99), while those in Wyoming reported the lowest number of days (M = 0.76). After controlling for relevant confounding factors, physical activity was associated with fewer days of mental distress days among Veteran cancer survivors with coronary heart disease. Discussion: Results of this study suggest that physical activity may be beneficial in reducing mental distress among Veteran cancer survivors with heart disease.
Distribution of mineral phases in the Eocene Green River Formation, Piceance Basin, Colorado—Implications for the evolution of Lake Uinta
Authors: Birdwell Justin , Johnson Ronald C. , Brownfield Michael E.
Published: September 2019

The mineralogy of the Eocene Green River Formation in the Piceance Basin, Colorado, has been the subject of numerous studies since the 1920s. Most previous work has focused on the resource potential of these lacustrine mudrocks, which in addition to substantial oil shale potential (in-place resources of 353 billion barrels of synthetic crude oil for rocks yielding at least 25 gallons per ton, GPT), includes nahcolite, a currently utilized soda ash resource, and dawsonite, a potential alternative source of aluminum. Another reason to study the mineralogy in this system is that the geographic and stratigraphic distribution of various authigenic minerals may provide insights into the geochemistry and depositional environment of the long-lived Eocene Lake Uinta. In this study, legacy non-quantitative (presence/absence) X-ray diffraction (XRD) data recently published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for more than 9,000 samples collected from 30 coreholes in the Green River Formation, Piceance Basin were examined. These data were used to better define the stratigraphic and paleogeographic extent of a set of indicator minerals (illite, analcime, albite, dawsonite, and nahcolite) within the Piceance Basin lacustrine strata. This set of minerals was selected based on observations from previous work and variability in their occurrence and co-occurrence within the Piceance Basin. The USGS database has been used to (1) construct maps showing geographic variations in mineral occurrences for 14 stratigraphically defined rich and lean oil shale zones; (2) assess co-occurrences of indicator minerals; and (3) compare occurrence results with quantitative XRD datasets collected on Piceance Basin oil shales. Occurrences of many authigenic minerals (analcime, dawsonite, and nahcolite) varied in the lacustrine strata near and around the depocenter, but others, like quartz, dolomite, and feldspar (potassium + undifferentiated), were widely and consistently present (>90% of samples) across the basin. Shifts in the distribution of indicator mineral occurrences generally coincide with changes identified in previous lake history descriptions and indicate that the water chemistry of Lake Uinta varied significantly going from near-shore to the depocenter and through time.
SOSIALISASI MEDIA PITA BILANGAN MATEMATIKA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR DESA GELANGSAR LOMBOK BARAT
Authors: Mahsup Mahsup , Anwar Yunita Septiana
Published: September 2019

Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian untuk mengetahui proses sosialisasi dengan menggunakan media Pita bilangan dan Bimbingan Belajar Matematika untuk menigkatkan pemahaman dalam berhitung matematika siswa SD di Desa Gelangsar. Metode Pengabdian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif. Rancangan Pengabdian terdiri dari tahap perencanaan dan pelaksanaan tindakan. Sasaran kegiatan adalah anak SD dengan jumlah anak sekitar 20 orang yang berada di Gelangsar Kecamatan Gunungsari Kabupaten Lombok Barat. Kegiatan dilaksanakan selama 1 hari dilakukan di desa Gelangsar Kecamatan Gunungsari Kabupaten Lombok Barat. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian yaitu (1) kegiatan sosialisasi penggunaan media pita sangat bermanfaat untuk meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap materi bilangan bulat, (2) Kegiatan sosialisasi dapat mendorong siswa supaya lebih giat belajar dan berlatih dalam mengerjakan perhitungan operasi bilangan bulat dan (3) dengan kegiatan pelatihan dapat menambah informasi dalam penggunaan media khususnya pita bilangan.
PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN DASAR KEPEMIMPINAN SISWA MA PUTRA AL-ISHLAHUDDINY DI LOMBOK BARAT
Authors: Mulhamah Mulhamah
Published: September 2019

Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan potensi diri siswa di Madrasah Aliyah Putra Al-Ishlahuddiny dalam melaksanakan tugas sebagai pemimpin dan pengurus diorganisasi sekolah maupun dilingkungan masyarakat kelak. Pelatihan ini akan menggunakan pendekatan pelatihan active learning dimana pembicara hanya merupakan fasilitator dan lebih mengeksplorasi capabilitas audience yang terdiri dari siswa yang bertugas sebagai pengurus Organisasi Siswa Intra Sekolah (OSIS) dan melaksanakan tanggung jawab sebagai OSIS dengan memberikan pemdampingan dan bimbingan teknis. Kegiatan pelatihan berjalan sesuai rencana, sehingga peserta dapat mengikuti pemberian materi oleh masing-masing narasumber. Para peserta sangat antusias dan senang dalam mengikuti pelatihan. Para peserta mendapatkan tambahan wawasan dan lebih mempersiapkan diri dan tambangahan pengetahuan tentang dasar kepemimpinan, tehnik komunikasi pemimpin, tehnik problem solving pemimpin, dan tehnik kerjasama seorang pemimpin.
PENGENALAN DAN PELATIHAN BERHITUNG DENGAN JARIMATIKA DAN SEMPOA DI SDN 10 AMPENAN
Authors: Pramita Dewi
Published: September 2019

Pengenalan dan pelatihan berhitung dengan sempoa di SDN 10 Ampenan bertujuan untuk mengembangkan kemapuan berpikir dan ketertarikan siswa dalam matematika. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan selama dua minggu, dengan durasi pertemuan selama 60 menit setiap pertemuannya. Siswa yang mengikuti kegiatan adalah siswa yang dianggap mampu mengikuti pelatihan, berasal dari kelas empat, lima dan enam. Materi yang diajarkan terlebih dahulu yaitu tentang jarimatika dan rumus-rumus yang dipergunakan, barulah kemudian diajarkan menggunakan sempoa. Sempoa yang dipakai adalah sempoa dengan lima biji atau manik, satu manik diatas dan empat manik dibawah garis pembatasnya. Respon siswa sangat baik dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan dikarenakan sempoa merupakan hal baru bagi mereka, selain itu dengan diajarkan sempoa siswa menjadi lebih bersemangat dan fokus dalam mengikuti pelajaran matematika dikelas.
PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI GURU MATEMATIKA MELALUI PELATIHAN PENGUATAN MATERI MATEMATIKA DI MADRASAH IBTIDIYAH SE-KECAMATAN JONGGAT LOMBOK TENGAH
Authors: Nugraha Yandika , Putrawangsa Susilahuddin , Syawahid M.
Published: September 2019

Pengadian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi guru matematika melalui pelatihan penguatan materi matematika. Kegiatan pelatihan ini menggunakan pendekatan pelatihan active learning dimana narasumber hanya sebagai fasilitator dan lebih mengekplorasi kemampuan peserta dengan memberikan pendampingan dan mengeksplorasi terkait materi matematika dan penilaian hasil belajar. Adapun peserta kegiatan pelatihan yaitu terdiri dari guru-guru yang mengajar matematika dan berasal dari madrasah ibtidaiyah se-Kecamatan Jonggat dan merupakan bagian dari Kelompok Kerja Madrasah (KKM) MIN 2 Lombok Tengah. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pelatihan berjalan lancar tanpa ada kendala berarti dan sesuai dengan jadwal yang sudah direncanakan. Para peserta sangat antusias dalam menerima wawasan baru sebagai bentuk penyegaran terkait pemahaman materi matematika sebagai bentuk implementasi didalam pembelajaran di kelas.
APLIKASI SISTEM INFORMASI DESA SEBAGAI TEKNOLOGI TEPAT GUNA UNTUK PENDATAAN PENDUDUK DAN POTENSI DESA
Authors: Syaharuddin Syaharuddin , Ibrahim Malik
Published: September 2019

Di Indonesia Sistem Informasi Desa (SID) diatur dalam Undang-undang terkait indikator, tata pengembangan, dan pengelolaannya agar input-output dari teknologi tepat guna ini benar-benar mendeskripsikan data dan informasi desa tersebut. Hal ini dikarenakan dana pembangunan desa akan terealisasikan dengan baik dan tepat sasaran. Dalam kegiatan ini tim melakukan survey ke beberapa lokasi di Lombok Tengah khususnya beberapa desa pemekaran yang memang membutuhkan tenaga ahli sebagai operator dan system informasi desa yang komunikatif dengan user sehingga memudahkan dalam penginputan data dan mengeksport data dalam sebuah laporan. Sistem dibangun berdasarkan garis besar peraturan pemerintah dan masukan atau saran dari pejabat setempat sehingga menghasilkan beberapa menu input-output meliputi Data Profil Desa, Data Kependudukan, Data Pendidikan, Data Potensi Wisata Desa, Data Administrasi termasuk surat masuk dan keluar, Data Inventaris Desa, dan Data Pendapatan dan Pengeluaran Desa. Aplikasi ini dibangun menggunakan Delphi sebagai Graphical User Interface, Microsoft Access sebagai Bank Data, dan Microsoft Excell sebagai export data atau pelaporan.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PERHITUNGAN MATEMATIKA ANUITAS MASYARAKAT DESA AI BUKAQ LOMBOK TENGAH
Authors: Mandailina Vera
Published: September 2019

Kegiatan ini dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan perhitungan anuitas masyarakat di Lombok Tengah. Kegiatan berlangsung selama 1 bulan termasuk perencanaan sampai evaluasi. Perserta kegiatan ini adalah para ibu-ibu rumah tangga, bapak-bapak dan remaja masjid Desa Ai Bukak. Kegiatan dilakukan dalam bentuk pelatihan dengan nara sumber dari Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram. Tahap awal para peserta diberikan materi tentang anuitas, kemudian tahap berikutnya diberikan contoh kasus untuk diselesaikan. Adapun perhitungan menggunakan alat bantu (kalkulator) Casio. Hasil kegiatan ini sangat membantu masyarakat dalam menentukan pilihan dalam hal menabung, deposito, atau meminjam uang ke sebuah lembaga seperti Bank dan Koperasi dalam membangun usahanya.