bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS FAKTOR BAURAN PEMASARAN YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEPUASAN NASABAH SEHINGGA TERCIPTA WORD OF MOUTH POSITIF DI PT. BANK MUAMALAT INDONESIA, TBK CABANG MEDAN
Authors: Suryani Suryani
Published: November 2016

This study attempts to determine the effect of customer satisfaction in the context of the marketing mixof positive word of mouth customers of PT. Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Tbk Medan Branch. Number of questionnaires was collected as many as 50 questionnaires respondent. Analysis technique used was factor analysis followed by discriminant analysis with program of SPSS version 17.0. Based on factor analysis, it is known that one factor called location was proved to be inaccurate (correlation value <0.5) so that it is excluded from the model. Canonical correlation is obtained for 0.593 with a significance of 0.003. It can be concluded that 35.20% of the variation of positive word of mouth can be explained by the variable of discriminant Product, Promotion, Price, People, Physics and Process.
PENGEMBANGAN KAPABILITAS KOLABORASI DINAMIS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KINERJA BISNIS KOPERASI JASA KEUANGAN SYARIAH DI JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Nabhan Faqih
Published: November 2016

Since the last two decades, there has been controversy over the influence of collaborative partnerships on the performance of the organization. At the practical level, the low number of mudaraba and musharaka practices in the financing on Islamic financial institutions shows the significancy of conceptual frameworks in developing organizational capability in conducting collaborative partnerships that can improve the performance of Islamic financial institutions. Through in-depth theoretical and empirical study, it can be presented a conceptual model of the dynamic collaboration capabilities to enhance the business performance of Islamic financial institutions. The population was Islamic Financial Services Cooperatives in Central Java with 151 respondents spread over several districts and cities in Central Java. The study used purposive sampling and Structural Equation Model (SEM) to analyze the data.
EFEKTIFITAS DAN MANFAAT PROGRAM PEMBANGUNAN MASYARAKAT MULIA SEJAHTERA (PMMS) (STUDI DI KABUPATEN ACEH UTARA)
Authors: Desky Harjoni
Published: November 2016

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of implementation of Prosperous Community Development Program and Honor (PMMS) for the alleviation of poverty in the district of North Aceh, and the benefits to be achieved from the PMMS program, whether in accordance with the initial target. This study uses statistical analysis of the test T (Paired Sample T Test) and descriptive analysis. The results showed that the poor in the program PMMS average income increased, in other words PMMS program is able to alleviate poverty by raising income per head of the average member of the PMMS. And in general the benefits of this program are in accordance with the PMMS initial target of launching the program PMMS.
RELASI MITOS, DAN AGAMA SEBAGAI MEDIA PENINGKATAN EKONOMI PRODUKTIF DALAM TRADISI “TEBOKAN” DI DESA KALIPUTU KOTA KUDUS
Authors: Saifuddin Saifuddin
Published: November 2016

“Tebokan” was the history of jenang production processes that was visualizedon cultural carnival. It was one of the place where the relationship of religious traditions and the myth of local society became a new spirit to increase the economy of the community. This research was based on interpretative perspective to religious behaviors such as done by Clifford Geertz. Therefore this research used qualitative method. This study found the cultural illustrations where the relationship of myth, religious tradition, and the social structure was able to activate spirit of productivity in the Kaliputu Society as a central of jenang Production in Kudus. Both of these systems of meaning were able to present three important spirits, those areinnovative, identity affirmation, and work ethic.
PERAN STRATEGIS AKTIVIS PEREMPUAN NURUL JANNAH AL FIRDAUS DALAM MEMBENTUK KESADARAN BERAGAMA PEREMPUAN MISKIN KOTA
Authors: Hasanah Hasyim
Published: November 2016

Religious awareness is conscious and recognize the potential, as well as carrying out religious moral values. This is important, because each individual has a duty of chalips that must be directed and developed. Purposes of the study describes the strategic role of women activists Nurul Jannah al-Firdaus in forming religious awareness of poor urban women. This research applying descriptive qualitative with a psychophenomenological approach. The results of research presented the strategicrole of women activists Nurul Jannah in forming religious awareness of poor urban women, that is shown by active involvement through mentoring, education, learning, thus growing independence, and awareness in performing religious rituals on poor urban women
DISTRIBUSI ZAKAT DAN PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI UMAT
Authors: Mubasirun Mubasirun
Published: November 2016

Zakat in Central Java is estimated to reach Rp 9,356 trillion each year, derivedfrom zakat, infak and sedekah (ZIS) Rp 8,982 trillion and Rp 374.275 billionzakat fitrah. This is derived from the assumption that most Moslem give ZIS Rp.1 million each year. The purpose of this research is informing the meaning of zakat as recited in Surah Attaubah verse 60, how the zakat was distributed and observing the effectiveness of zakat in the relation with economic empowerment. Techniques in analyzing the data were domain, taxonomy, components and theme analysis. The finding showed that zakat distribution was dominated by consumption distribution. On the other hands productive distribution was not regards. But it is interesting to be noticed that distribution of zakat funds committed by the institutions of zakat distribution pattern dominated by the cost living in various pattern of their varieties While distribution patterns that rely on productive among the educated (scholars) are ignored by board of charity
STUDENT TEAMS-ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL
Authors: Wahyuni Sri
Published: November 2016

Acquiring writing skill needs a lot of practices, and to produce a piece of writing needs a long process; hence, the appropriate method of the teaching and learning is very important to help students master writing skill. This article aims at reporting a research on the implementation of Student Teams-Achievement Division (STAD) as an alternative teaching method to improve students’ writing skill. Through Classroom Action Research design, the researcher did the research at fourth semester students of English Education study program of STAIN Kediri in academic year 2012-1013. The research procedures are planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. The findings show that the implementation of STAD can improve the students’ writing skill which were indicated by the high percentage of the students’ active involvement and positive response on the implementation, and the students’ product of writing in which all of writing components can achieve good level in marking scheme as the minimum level.
PENGARUH METODE MENGAJAR GURU DAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA MADRASAH ALIYAH KAB. KUDUS
Authors: Akbar Rofiq Faudy
Published: November 2016

Student achievement can be regarded as indicators of the success of a learning process, which is a measure of success for teachers to conduct the necessary improvements. This study aimstodetermine the effect ofteaching methodthatis appliedandindependent learningon student achievement. The research method is quantitative by using multiple regression analysis. The respondents are students of class XII Madrasah Aliyah in Kudus, the number of sample is 187 students from 17 schools. The results of the study revealed that teachers’ teaching method and student learning independence affect learning achievement of 56.9%. Teacher’steaching style and student learning independence significant positive effect on learning achievement with a significance level less than 1%.
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL REDUKSI RESIKO DAN KALASI KINERJA PEMBIAYAAN MUDHARABAH PADA LEMBAGA KEUANGAN MIKRO SYARI’AH
Authors: Wardayati Siti Maria , Wahyuni Nining Ika , Hisamuddin Nur
Published: November 2016

The development of Islamic financial institutions in Indonesia is very fast eventhough it is a new institution that all products are new in this Muslim-majoritycountry. This study will test the competence variables account syariah officer andrisk of financing in relation to the financing is affecting performance, and will alsotest the variable business ethics and information asymmetry in relation to risk andfinancial performance. Sample of this research is Islamic Microfinance Institutionsin Jember and Bondowoso with respondent managers and leaders Sharia Microfinance Institutions using primary data obtained through questionnaires. This studyused a quantitative approach and the data processing using Partial Least Square(PLS). Final output of this research is the development of arisk reduction model offinancing is an attempte scalation of financing performance.
MODEL PENGEMBANGAN SDM INDUSTRI PERBANKAN SYARIAH PADA ISLAMIC BANKING SCHOOL YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Syaparudin Syaparudin
Published: November 2016

This research aims to find out and to explore, describe, explain and map humanresources required by Islamic Banking Industry in Indonesia and the developmentof human resources in IBS Yogyakarta. This study is a field research using aqualitative approach. The design use qualitative descriptive design which issupported with interview, observation, documentation and library studies incollecting the datas. The datas which were collected, are analysed with descriptiveand content analysis. The result shows that human resources required by IslamicBanking Industry in Indonesia, are more than bankers. They have to own multidimension, competence with integrated sciences. To fulfill this, the developmentof human resources in IBS Yogyakarta is desiged with four main competences,so that they get ahead in entering the Islamic banking industry. The competenciesare: core competencies, behavior, functional and managerial competence.
MODEL PEMBIAYAAN BAGI HASIL DAN INOVASI BISNIS TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN PELANGGAN DAN KINERJA USAHA TANI TEBU MIKRO DAN KECIL DI KABUPATEN BONDOWOSO
Authors: Dimyati Mohamad , Fathorrazi M , Andriana Andriana
Published: November 2016

The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the influences of profit sharing financing system to the business innovation, and to perform business, assets to the business innovation, and to perform business innovation to customer growth, and to business performance, customer growth to the performances of business. The type of this research is exploratory research study. The population was Sugarcane Farming’s in Kab.Bondowoso. The amount of Small and Micro Sugarcane Farming’s who use financing funds are 50 units. The sampling technique conducted with a purposive sampling technique. The research showed that Financing have a significant effect on business innovation. Furthermore, profit sharing financing also have a significant effect on the performance of sugar cane farming. The asset of sugar cane farming has an effect on business innovation, and affects the performance of sugar cane farming. Business innovation effect on customer growth, and performance sugar cane farming. Customer growth affects the performance sugar cane farming.
KORELASI PENDIDIKAN QURBAN TERHADAP TINGKAT RELIGIUSITAS SISWA (Studi Kasus SMP Agus Salim Semarang)
Authors: Putri Imanda Firmantyas
Published: November 2016

One of the main pious rituals in Islam is udhiyyah or qurban. Children and adolescents who do not have their own income, actually are not requested to do qurban, because one of the requirements legitimated to do qurban is people who would do it should be able to provide the slaughtered animals. However, education and understanding of the importance of qurban in Islam are very necessary given to them at their young age. This study aimed to see whether there is a correlation between early education given about qurban to the children’s level of religiosity. Taking place in SMP Agus Salim Semarang, with population of 467 students, and sample of 82 students, this study used random sampling methods. This research is a field research with the data collection was by questionnaire, observation, interviews, documentation and literature study. The result obtained from this study is the evidence of the hypothesis that there is a significant positive relationship between education about qurban to the religiosity level of students.
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK INTEGRATIF EKSTERNAL DAN INTERNAL DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH
Authors: Fatchurrohman Fatchurrohman
Published: November 2016

The purpose of this study was to determine the learning theme thematic integrative network of external (religion and general subject) at Islamic elementary schools, the thematic learning network in integrative and internal manner (fiqh, tarih, aqeedah,akhlaq and qur’an hadith), the effectiveness of thematic integrative learning internally and externally at Islamic elementary schools by using a scientific approach. The studyused a qualitative approach to the type of Research and Development (R & D) by following the model developed by Dick and Lau Cerey. The results showed that the spread of KDin sub-subjects of Islamic Education in Islamic elementary schools cannot be fitting in any theme of learning that has been prepared by the Ministry of Education. Drafting an integrative internal theme network is difficult because each sub-subject PAI has different hierarchy scientific discussion with other sub-subject PAI. After limited trial, Kn and An (fourth classroom teacher MI Mangunsari Salatiga) stated that she is comfortable andsuitable teaching with that method
STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM ANTISIPASI KRISIS AKHLAK PESERTA DIDIK PADA SMA NEGERI DI PALOPO
Authors: Syamsu S Syamsu
Published: November 2016

This research aims to explore the implications of applied learning strategies of Islamic education teachers for anticipation moral crisis of students in high schools in Palopo. This type of research is quantitative descriptive model with ex post facto. The subject of this research is Islamic education teachers at six high schools in Palopo. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Data analyze techniqueused statistic and qualitative methods. The results showed that: 1) Islamic education teachers in high schools in Palopo often apply various learning strategies; 2), The efforts of Islamic education teachers in high schools in Palopo often attempt to use morale education to anticipate morale crisis of students, to optimize teachers’ role and morale learning, 3) Learning strategies applied by Islamic education teachers are not significant to give implications towards the anticipated efforts of the high school students’ morale crisis in Palopo.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION SKILL USING HERRINGBONE TECHNIQUE AT MTS AL-FATAH BADAS
Authors: Budhi Ningrum Ary Setya , Widyawati Ika
Published: November 2016

Reading is a factor of great importance in the individual development and the most important activity at school. In MTs Al-Fatah, however, the students’ reading comprehension score was still low. To overcome the problem, the herringbone technique was implemented to improve the students’ reading comprehension in narrative text. Classroom Action Research (CAR) was carried out in this study. This research consists of two cycles. Each cycle consists of two meetings. In cycle 1, the students’ score in reading comprehension has not reached the criteria of success yet. There were only 66,7% (8 out of 24 students) who passed the criteria of success. So, the researchers revised the plan and continued to the next cycle. In cycle 2, the average score of students was improving. All of students get good score and none get poor score. To sum up, the herringbone technique applied for the eighth grade of MTs al-Fatah Badas was qualified to be able to improve the students’ achievement in reading narrative text
MAPPING KEBUTUHAN PENGEMBANGAN KOMPETENSI GURU PAI SD DI SUKOHARJO: SEBAGAI PIJAKAN DALAM MENDESAIN PROGRAM PENGABDIAN DOSEN PAI
Authors: Muharom Fauzi
Published: November 2016

This research aimed at knowing the mapping of the needs of teacher competence development of Islamic Education teachers of the Elementary Schools in 12 districts in Sukoharjo. The data were collected through interview and documentation. The results of the research showed that the mapping of the needs of teacher competence development of the Islamic Education teachers of the Elementary Schools is learning strategies, training of classroom action research, qur’an recitation assisting, trainingof making learning media, training of information technology learning, training of making test item grids, training of making teaching materials, assisting of curriculum 2013, training of making teaching lesson plan, training of making administrationfor Islamic Education teachers, training of graphic art, training of the art of Islamic Javanese song macapat and rebana. The design of the lecturer community service for the lecturers of Islamic Education Department of IAIN Surakarta can be conducted in two kinds of designs namely focusing on the needs of teacher competence development of the Islamic Education of the Elementary Schools in one district, based on the priorityscales of teacher competence development of Islamic Education of the Elementary Schools in Sukoharjo.
Globalización, derecho penal mínimo y privación de libertad a 250 años de la obra cumbre de Beccaria
Authors: Goite Pierre Mayda , Medina Cuenca Arnel , Fernández Romo Rodolfo , Huertas Díaz Omar , Ruiz Herrera Angie Lorena
Published: November 2016

El avance logrado en materia de garantías de los derechos de los individuos luego de los postulados de Cesare Beccaria, actualmente está siendo amenazado por el fenómeno de la globalización; este no solo permite el auge de la economía mundial, sino también un mayor desequilibrio social desembocando en la internacionalización y aumento de la delincuencia. Ante tal panorama, los diferentes países han optado por la implementación de un derecho penal del enemigo, caracterizado por la imposición de nuevas tipicidades delictivas, el aumento de penas y la disminución de las garantías procesales en aras de la garantía de la seguridad ciudadana. No obstante, tal aplicación indiscriminada del derecho penal ha resultado en la intensificación de la violencia así como en una delincuencia ultraviolenta, influyendo en el fracaso del sistema penitenciario y en el detrimento de las medidas de prevención del fenómeno criminal.
The opinions of primary school teachers’ candidates towards material preparation and usage
Authors: Genc Zeynep
Published: November 2016

Instruction materials help students to acquire more memorable information. Instruction materials have an important effect on providing more permanent and simple way of learning in every step of education. Instruction materials are the most frequently used by primary school teachers. Primary school teachers should support their lectures with instruction materials in order to provide permanent learning. The Teaching Technologies and Material Designing (TTMD) course which is one of the compulsory courses that students must take aims to acquire students the information and skills related with the preparation and use of materials. Evaluation of TTMD course is important in terms of the effectiveness of the course which provides the opportunity of motivating the students to learn by attracting their attention, keeping their attentions alive, making abstract concepts more concrete, facilitating the acquisition of knowledge in an organized way in the process of learning and teaching. In this context, it was aimed to determine the opinions of students in the department of primary school teaching about preparation and use of materials through teaching practice which is done within TTMD course in this study. This study is a descriptive study based on qualitative data. The sample of this research included 37 students from the department of primary school teaching who took TTMD course in the second semester in 2014-2015 academic year at Ataturk Education Faculty of Near East University or students who took this course in previous academic years. The data of this research were collected with structured interview form. According to the results, it was revealed that primary school teachers’ candidates attach importance to prepare and use materials based on their answers about the use and preparation of materials in instruction. When the opinions of primary school teachers candidates about the criteria that they give value in preparing and using materials, it was figured out that they emphasize the criteria such as suitability for student level, suitability for aim, simplicity and easy comprehensibility. Furthermore, the results indicated that primary school teachers’ candidates mostly experience difficulty in finding suitable materials and tools for the aim. It was also revealed that the majority of primary school teachers’ candidates stated that they will use materials and a few of them indicated that they will not use materials since they find materials as insufficient based on their answers about the question asking if they will use the materials which they prepared in TTMD course when they begin teaching profession. Keywords: primary school, primary teaching candidates, teaching technologies and material designing (TTMD) course, material design, instruction materials
A content analysis of the postgraduate thesis written on special education in turkey based on various variables (2009-2014)
Authors: Demirok Mukaddes Sakalli , Besgul Meyrem , Baglama Basak
Published: November 2016

The aim of this study was to examine postgraduate thesis studies conducted between the years of 2009 and 2014 in special education field in Turkey based on various variables and figure out how many of these thesis is related with hearing disability. A total number of 146 postgraduate thesis have been found in the thesis scanning center of Higher Education Council (YOK) of Turkey. 126 of these thesis were master thesis and 20 of them were doctorate thesis. Data of the research were analyzed in SPSS 20.0 program. According to the results, it was revealed that quantitative method is the most preferred method in postgraduate thesis and there is much more number of master thesis than doctorate thesis. According to the distribution of thesis based on disability group, thesis are mostly related with special education and there is least number of thesis related with dyslexia. Besides, there were not much number of studies conducted with individuals with disability. Recommendations and implications for further research are also provided based on the results. Keywords: special education, postgraduate thesis, individuals with hearing disability, content analysis
What do postgraduate students think about special education?
Authors: Ozcan Deniz , Gur Pelin
Published: November 2016

The aim of this study was to determine the opinions of students receiving postgraduate education in special education area about special education. 35 students receiving postgraduate education at Near East University participated in this research. 8 of these students were doctorate student, and 27 of them were master student. This research was conducted in 2014-2015 spring semester. Interview questions used in this research were developed by the researchers. Qualitative research method was used in the research. Keywords: competence in special education area, special education certificate programs, special education in TRNC, special education in Turkey
Examination of studies on technology-assisted collaborative learning published between 2010-2014
Authors: Arnavut Ahmet , Ozdamli Fezile
Published: November 2016

This study is a content analysis of the articles about technology-assisted collaborative learning published in Science Direct database between the years of 2010 and 2014. Developing technology has become a topic that we encounter in every aspect of our lives. Educators deal with the contribution and integration of technology into education. Therefore, in this study it was aimed to examine how integration of collaborative learning into technology would contribute to education or it would contribute to education or not. According to the results of the studies obtained from Science Direct database, there are many research related with technology-assisted collaborative learning. However, since all of the studies did not fulfill our search criteria for content analysis, a total number of 58 articles published between the years of 2010 and 2014 were used in this study.  Keywords: technology, education, technology and education, collaborative learning, technology-assisted collaborative learning, computer
The effect of different metacognitive skill levels on preservice chemistry teachers' motivation
Authors: Sen Senol
Published: November 2016

The purpose of this study was to determine the metacognitive skill levels and motivation of preservice chemistry teachers and to investigate the effect of different metacognitive skill levels on their motivation. The study was conducted during 2014-2015 spring semester. In this research, survey method was used to reveal the effect of different metacognitive skill levels on motivation. The population of this study was comprised of preservice chemistry teachers attending the faculty of education. The Chemistry Motivation Scale which was developed by Glynn, Brickman, Armstrong and Taasoobshirazi (2011) and adapted into Turkish by Şen and Yılmaz (2014) was applied to determine preservice chemistry teachers' motivation. The Metacognitive Activities Inventory (MCA-I) which was developed by Cooper and Sandi-Urena (2009) and adapted into Turkish by Temel, Dinçol and Yılmaz (2011) was applied to determine metacognitive skill levels. The results revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between preservice chemistry teachers grouped on the basis of differing levels of metacognitive skills on intrinsic motivation and self-determination.
Control de calidad en aguas para consumo humano en la región occidental de Costa Rica
Authors: Pérez-López Esteban
Published: November 2016

En esta investigación se evaluaron diferentes parámetros de calidad del agua para consumo humano, tales como conductividad eléctrica, densidad, pH, dureza total, dureza cálcica, alcalinidad total, cloruros, magnesio y calcio por absorción atómica, en muestras de agua potable de la región de Occidente del país, incluyendo Grecia, Naranjo, San Ramón, Poás, Zarcero, San Carlos y Esparza. El objetivo fue comparar los resultados obtenidos para los parámetros de calidad evaluados entre las muestras analizadas. El estudio arrojó resultados muy favorables, ya que las muestras cumplen con la regulación vigente en el país en cuanto a parámetros de calidad del agua. 

No obstante, cabe destacar que en los casos de la prueba de alcalinidad total de las muestras de las zonas de San Ramón y San Carlos, los resultados sobrepasan lo recomendado por los parámetros de calidad. Este no es un criterio contemplado en el reglamento vigente en el país, pero se espera que la irregularidad tenga una causa puntual y aleatoria, que no tenga repercusión en la salud humana de la población.
Comparación interlaboratorial de multímetros 2014
Authors: Meléndez-Poltronieri Róger , Castro-Blanco Isabel , Sánchez-Vargas Harold
Published: November 2016

Los multímetros digitales se utilizan para numerosas aplicaciones y están entre los dispositivos más comunes calibrados por laboratorios de metrología. Las calibraciones de multímetros suelen realizarlas tanto los laboratorios secundarios como los estatales o privados. Es muy común que los institutos nacionales de metrología a menudo acepten multímetros digitales de precisión para la calibración con patrones de trabajo nacionales.

En este trabajo se describen y presentan los resultados de una comparación de multímetros entre laboratorios que se llevó a cabo en Costa Rica, entre marzo y noviembre de 2014, por el Laboratorio Metrológico de Variables Eléctricas del Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad, en su rol de Instituto Metrológico Nacional designado en este país para las áreas de Electricidad, Magnetismo, Tiempo y Frecuencia. En la comparación participaron diez laboratorios e involucró la rotación de un multímetro como patrón viajero.
Metodología de medición de la huella de carbono para edificaciones en Costa Rica y su aplicación en el módulo habitacional Trópika
Authors: Solano-Quesada Silvia , Ortiz-Malavassi Edgar
Published: November 2016

Se analizaron metodologías internacionales de medición de huella de carbono para productos, con el fin de identificar la que mejor se ajusta al sector de la construcción costarricense. Se concluyó que la metodología ISO/TS 14067:2013 Carbon Footprint of products-Requirements and guidelines for quantification and communication es la que mejor se adapta al contexto nacional, y se ajusta para su utilización en procesos constructivos en el país. Usando esta adaptación se diseñó una hoja de cálculo para medir la huella en edificaciones de Costa Rica, que se ha llamado Construye Neutral, que se puede configurar para usarla en la región latinoamericana.

La metodología seleccionada y la herramienta diseñada se aplicaron al caso del módulo habitacional Trópika. Este es un prototipo de vivienda diseñado y construido por estudiantes del Tecnológico de Costa Rica para participar en la competencia internacional sobre diseño y construcción sostenible, Solar Decathlon Europe 2014.

Se elaboró un análisis de ciclo de vida parcial, de la cuna a la construcción, para Trópika. La hoja de cálculo preparada estimó un total de 28 ton CO2e de carbono incorporado en la vivienda de 81 m2 de construcción, o 345 kg CO2e por m2 de superficie útil. La fijación de carbono fue de 15 ton CO2e y el balance final de emisiones de 13 ton CO2e. Estos resultados fueron validados comparándolos con los obtenidos en otras herramientas como SIMAPro V.7.3.3, así como datos de la literatura. 
Aplicación de un método para evaluar el impacto ambiental de proyectos de construcción de edificaciones universitarias
Authors: Mora-Barrantes Jose Carlos , Molina-León Oscar Mario , Sibaja-Brenes Jose Pablo
Published: November 2016

La evaluación de impacto ambiental consiste en la identificación y valoración de los impactos potenciales de proyectos respecto a los componentes físicos, químicos y biológicos, culturales, económicos y sociales, con el fin de que mediante la planificación y  la correcta toma de decisiones se desarrollen aquellas actuaciones más compatibles con el medio ambiente. El objetivo principal es asegurar que las consideraciones ambientales sean explícitamente expresadas e incluidas en el proceso de toma de decisiones y anticipar y evitar, minimizar y compensar los efectos negativos sobre el medio ambiente.  Al proceso de evaluación ambiental de un proyecto se le pueden aplicar diferentes técnicas metodológicas, algunas generales, otras de carácter más específico. En Costa Rica la metodología más común es la elaborada por la Secretaría Técnica Ambiental (SETENA, 2016A). Con el fin de valorar el impacto ambiental de los proyectos de construcción en una  universidad, se aplicó el formulario ambiental del SETENA, identificándose la magnitud de los factores, componentes y subcomponentes ambientales significativos de cada uno de ellos (SETENA, 2016B). La investigación permitió obtener y analizar los valores de significancia del impacto ambiental de los proyectos en función de: la cantidad de aspectos ambientales, la aplicación de reglamentos específicos, la ubicación geográfica del proyecto y el uso  guías ambientales. Se identificaron los proyectos con mayor o menor cantidad de subcomponentes ambientales significativos, metros cuadrados de construcción, y valores de impacto ambiental preeliminar, ponderado y final. Se analizó la relación existente entre la cantidad de aspectos ambientales significativos de cada proyecto y su influencia en el valor final de significancia ambiental.
Hacia el desarrollo de un prototipo de sistema de voto electrónico para Costa Rica
Authors: Schmidt-Peralta Jeff , Gutiérrez-Alfaro Jaime
Published: November 2016

Las tecnologías digitales de comunicación e información se han incorporado de una forma transversal en muchas actividades cotidianas. Aquellas tecnologías de interés público se estudian con especial atención. Los procesos electorales, por su complejidad y requerimientos particulares, han venido adoptando la tecnología digital con recelo, pero sin cerrarle las puertas porque las oportunidades de mejorar y facilitar el proceso son alentadoras. En este artículo se presenta el desarrollo de un prototipo de voto electrónico adaptado a las particularidades costarricenses. La solución se implementó usando software con licenciamiento libre, por lo que es totalmente auditable. Su diseño y construcción son resultado del proyecto de investigación “Voto Electrónico”, del Tecnológico de Costa Rica.
Global and Critical Visions of Distance Universities and Programs in Latin America
Authors: Casas Armengol Miguel
Published: November 2016

The future of any region’s higher education infrastructure cannot be a matter of guesswork; instead it must be built upon a solid foundation that is both rationally and soundly constructed. This postulate is especially important for regions such as Latin America experiencing problems associated with underdevelopment. Universities, particularly those specializing the area of science and technology, can and do play a constructive role in the advancement and improvement of modern society. However, the current Latin American educational context, which is less than optimal, can be compared with other similarly developing countries around the world, many of which have produced high quality university and scientific systems. Why is Latin America lagging behind? This is a good question that deserves closer examination. This article discusses reasons for the chronic problems for the deteriorated conditions facing Latin American universities. It also suggests ways in which Latin American distance universities can contribute to a transformation of the entire university system throughout the region.
Challenges for Study Centers in an Electronic Age: A case study of the Center for Distance Education at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg in Germany
Authors: Bernath Ulrich J. , Kleinschmidt Axel C. , Waiti Christine J. , Zawacki Olaf
Published: November 2016

This paper reports on developments in study centers in Germany and in particular the experience of the Center for Distance Education at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg. Emphasis in this paper has been placed on the challenges faced by German universities in the electronic age, which in its early stages began in 1995. The purpose of this paper is to ground the establishment of open and distance study centres vis-à-vis the unique cultural and institutional circumstances characteristic of Germany and its institutions of higher education. 
Critical Success Factors in The Infusion of Instructional Technologies for Open Learning in Development Settings:
Authors: Uys Philip M.
Published: November 2016

This article seeks to identify critical success factors for the appropriate infusion of instructional technologies to advance open learning in higher education within developing settings. Describe here is a descriptive account of a two-year case study based on the author’s personal analysis of, and reflection on, factors that contributed to the infusion of instructional technologies to advance open learning at the University of Botswana. The first critical success factors identified in this article include: a clear vision, support of committed leadership, and dedicated personnel/ change agents to ensure successful project implementation. The second critical success factor identified was the need for all involved to fully appreciate and understand the systemic nature of the infusion of instructional technologies for open learning purposes, as well as garner the commitment of strategic partners working in related systems. Finally highlighted, are the requirements needed to address the complex nature of the infusion of instructional technologies into the University’s educational offerings. It is hoped that those involved in education in developing countries, and particularly those desirous of advancing open learning through the use of instructional technologies, will find this descriptive analysis useful. Indeed, those of us involved in implementing instructional technologies in developing nations are still in the initial stages of this exciting yet challenging endeavour.

Key terms: infusion, open learning, instructional technologies, critical success factors, developing settings, Botswana, LASO model
Um campo emergente: a arqueologia da música e suas interfaces com o patrimônio
Authors: Vergara Fabio
Published: November 2016

A presente entrevista com o arqueólogo Fábio Vergara Cerqueira traz informações sobre um campo emergente nos estudos arqueológicos, a assim chamada Arqueologia da Música, que conta, entre suas ramificações, com a especialidade da Arqueoorganologia, que, na sua variante iconográfica, é uma área de atuação deste arqueólogo. Esta nova disciplina se desenvolve em um domínio epistemológico bastante complexo e interdisciplinar e, mais recentemente, como se observa na articulação de programas internacionais de pesquisa, apresenta intensa integração à temática patrimonial, ligada sobretudo ao patrimônio dito imaterial, com forte valorização de saberes musicais de comunidades tradicionais.
A Filosofia da Educação como hermenêutica da contemporaneidade
Authors: Severino Antonio Joaquim
Published: November 2016

O ensaio apresenta as grandes linhas do pensamento filosófico-educacional do Pedro Goergen, defendendo a posição de que ele pratica a Filosofia, em geral, e a Filosofia da Educação, em particular, como uma  hermenêutica sustentada por reflexão rigorosa e crítica sobre a dimensão sociocultural, na perspectiva longitudinal do tempo histórico, abordando os contrapontos, as rupturas e continuidades, particularmente entre a modernidade e a pós-modernidade. Procede a um diagnóstico da profunda crise, de natureza ética e política,  da civilização atual, sempre seguido da enunciação da necessidade e da possibilidade de superação da mesma, tarefa que vê como necessário compromisso da Filosofia.
Indian reality tourism - a critical perspective
Authors: Gupta Vishwas
Published: November 2016

Purpose – The purpose of this paper to find out the tangible potential and opportunities of reality-tourism in India and other parts of the world. Do we expose our nudity, weaknesses and poverty to tourists or can it be used as an unconventional revenue source for local development of such backward areas? Design – The paper defines the concept of reality-tourism which is prevailing in India at a slow pace and provides a critical analyses about pros and cons of this type of tourism. It also analyses the view of all the stakeholders such as the tourists, the tour operators and the people from slum areas. The paper highlights the various means of reality-tourism, the modus operandi, the various factors affecting reality-tourism through a proposed model, ending up with satisfaction level measurement of the all the players involved. Methodology – Based on an extensive literature review, the author proposes a model to check the various criticisms against the reality tourism also calculate the impact of reality tourism on the daily life of slum dwellers with a case study approach followed by descriptive analysis. Findings – The paper finds a positive trend about reality-tourism. Three different case studies reflects three different scenario of reality-tourism in India about their direct and indirect positive impact on daily life routines of slum dwellers, their business, their health and their education. The paper can also serve as a basis for further research to check the authenticity of proposed model and can frame out some better tourism policies for such niche segment of consumers.
A Hierarchal Risk Assessment Model using the Evidential Reasoning Rule
Authors: Ji Xiaoxiao , Jiang Jiang , Sun Jianbin , Chen Yu-wang
Published: November 2016

This paper aims to develop a hierarchical risk assessment model using the newly-developed evidential reasoning (ER) rule, which constitutes a generic conjunctive probabilistic reasoning process. In this paper, we first provide a brief introduction to the basics of the ER rule and emphasize the strengths for representing and aggregating uncertain information from multiple experts and sources. Further, we discuss the key steps of developing the hierarchical risk assessment framework systematically, including (1) formulation of risk assessment hierarchy, (2) representation of both qualitative and quantitative information, (3) elicitation of attribute weights and information reliabilities, (4) aggregation of assessment information using the ER rule and (5) quantification and ranking of risks using utility-based transformation. The proposed hierarchical risk assessment framework can potentially be implemented to various complex and uncertain systems. A case study on the fire/explosion risk assessment of marine vessels demonstrates the applicability of the proposed risk assessment model.
Business Group and Affiliated Firms’ Performance
Authors: Untoro Wisnu
Published: November 2016

Some argue that business groups in emerging could be beneficial for affiliated firms. On the other hand, however, group affiliation could also improve performance. In this paper, we empirically examine the impact of being a member of business group on financial performance by studying Indonesian firms over the 2004-2009 period. We test the empirical model using static panel method. Overall, our empirical results do not provide evidence that affiliation with business group could improve performance. However, some business group members perform superior than others.
Honey Bee Activity in Northern Highbush Blueberry Differs across Growing Regions in Washington State
Authors: DeVetter Lisa W. , Watkinson Sean , Sagili Ramesh , Lawrence Timothy
Published: November 2016

Commercial production of northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is dependent upon rented colonies of honey bees (Apis mellifera) for meeting pollination requirements. Despite the prevalent use of honey bees, growers in Washington State and the greater Pacific Northwest (PNW), particularly those located in the western regions, claim pollination is limited and yield potential is subsequently reduced due to pollination deficits. However, there have been no studies or surveys that document this occurrence for this economically important region of blueberry production. The objective of this study was to survey honey bee activity in commercial plantings of ‘Duke’ highbush blueberry in western and eastern Washington and to assess the relationship between honey bee activity, growing region, and select yield components. Honey bee colony strength was also assessed to evaluate this variable’s relationship to honey bee activity and measured yield components. Sixteen and 18 commercial ‘Duke’ blueberry fields across Washington State were surveyed in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Average number of honey bee visitations per plant and honey bee colony strength were determined to evaluate overall honey bee activity. Estimated yield, berry number per plant, berry size (mass), and seed number per berry were also determined and analyzed to determine their relationship to honey bee activity through regression analysis. Honey bee visitation rates differed between western and eastern Washington, with western Washington sites consistently below recommended honey bee densities. Colony strength was also below recommended levels, but was lower for western Washington relative to eastern Washington. Estimated yield and berry number differed across sites and years, but were not related to honey bee visitation rates. Regression analysis revealed few significant relationships, although honey bee visitation rates were positively related to seed number per berry and seed number was positively related to berry size (R2 = 0.25 and 0.16, respectively). Berry size was also positively related to colony strength (R2 = 0.63). This study demonstrates that honey bee activity is limited in Washington blueberry production, particularly in western Washington, when compared with recommendations for optimal honey bee activity in blueberry. However, yields were unaffected between the compared regions. The lack of a relationship between honey bee visitation rates and yields suggests that pollination is sufficient for ‘Duke’ blueberry in Washington State and pollination deficits do not limit yield for this cultivar under the conditions of the study.
New Citrus Rootstocks Released by USDA 2001–2010: Field Performance and Nursery Characteristics
Authors: Bowman Kim D. , Faulkner Lynn , Kesinger Mike
Published: November 2016

Four new citrus rootstocks developed by USDA, ARS and released between 2001 and 2010 have gained considerable commercial popularity in Florida and have been used for propagation of more than 2 million trees over the last 2 years. Results from three new field trials are presented comparing these rootstocks with other important rootstocks, and discussion is presented to summarize field performance in these trials and from numerous other sources. The rootstocks vary widely in their effect on tree vigor. When used as a rootstock for sweet orange, ‘US-802’ typically supports strong vigor and development of a large tree, ‘US-812’ and ‘US-942’ provide moderate vigor, and ‘US-897’ induces a relatively dwarf tree. Other characteristics and attributes of the four rootstocks are also discussed, including effects on cropping, fruit quality, disease and pest resistance, and tolerance of abiotic factors. Of special relevance, relative tolerance of these rootstocks to huanglongbing (HLB) disease can be surmised from a combination of data from several sources, with ‘US-942’ and ‘US-802’ typically providing the best yields per tree in trials containing many rootstocks and affected by HLB. ‘US-812’ and ‘US-897’ have appeared to have most utility in locations where HLB is not present or effectively managed, or where trees are being planted at high density to optimize production per unit area. To facilitate continuing expansion of commercial use, information on seed production, and the relative ease of nursery propagation is also presented.