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Environmental Stewardship: A Conceptual Review and Analytical Framework
Authors: Bennett Nathan , Whitty Tara S. , Finkbeiner Elena M. , Pittman Jeremy , Bassett Hannah R , Gelcich Stefan , Allison Edward H.
Published: July 2018

There has been increasing attention to and investment in local environmental stewardship in conservation and environmental management policies and programs globally. Yet environmental stewardship has not received adequate conceptual attention. Establishing a clear definition and comprehensive analytical framework could strengthen our ability to understand the factors that lead to the success or failure of environmental stewardship in different contexts and how to most effectively support and enable local efforts. Here we propose such a definition and framework. First, we define local environmental stewardship as the actions taken by individuals, groups or networks of actors, with various motivations and levels of capacity, to protect, care for or responsibly use the environment in pursuit of environmental and/or social outcomes in diverse social–ecological contexts. Next, drawing from a review of the environmental stewardship, management and governance literatures, we unpack the elements of this definition to develop an analytical framework that can facilitate research on local environmental stewardship. Finally, we discuss potential interventions and leverage points for promoting or supporting local stewardship and future applications of the framework to guide descriptive, evaluative, prescriptive or systematic analysis of environmental stewardship. Further application of this framework in diverse environmental and social contexts is recommended to refine the elements and develop insights that will guide and improve the outcomes of environmental stewardship initiatives and investments. Ultimately, our aim is to raise the profile of environmental stewardship as a valuable and holistic concept for guiding productive and sustained relationships with the environment.
Integrating distribution models and habitat classification maps into marine protected area planning.
Authors: Ferrari Renata , Malcolm Hamish , Neilson Joe , Lucieer Vanessa , Jordan Alan , Ingleton Tim , Figueira Will , Johnstone Nicola , Hill Nicole
Published: July 2018

Effective conservation planning requires biotic data across an entire region. In data-poor ecosystems conservation planning is informed by using environmental surrogates (e.g. temperature) predominantly in two ways: to develop habitat classification schemes (1) or develop species distribution models (2). We test the utility of both approaches for conservation planning of marine ecosystems, and rank environmental surrogates, such as depth and distance from shore, according to their power to predict the distribution and abundance of biotic species. Specifically, we compared a habitat classification scheme; based on coarse levels of habitat types derived from depth and distance from shore; against species distribution models, which predict fish abundance and prevalence as a function of environmental surrogates (depth, distance from shore, latitude, reef area, zoning, and several metrics of habitat structural complexity). We consistently set conservation target levels to 21% of each conservation feature, following global standards and a sensitivity analyses. Thus when running scenarios to protect fish species we aimed to protect at least 21% of each species, and when running scenarios of habitat classes, we aimed to protect at least 21% of each habitat class. We found that when aiming to protect 21% of the chosen conservation targets, distribution models protected 21% of the predicted abundance/occurrence of all modelled species and functional groups, but did not protect most habitats. Contrastingly, using a habitat classification scheme protected 21% of all habitat types and 34% of all species and functional groups, but required protecting three times more area. Thus, using only distribution models as targets in data-poor ecosystems could be a risky conservation planning strategy. Ultimately the best conservation outcomes were achieved by incorporating local knowledge to synthesize the conservation outcomes of both scenarios.
Implicit and Explicit Spatial-Numerical Representations Diverge in Number-Form Synesthetes
Authors: Toomarian Elizabeth Y , Gosavi Radhika S. , Hubbard Edward M.
Published: July 2018

In number-form (NF) synesthesia—a condition in which people report vivid, automatic and consistent mental layouts for numerical sequences—numbers and space are closely linked. These explicit associations are similar to the implicit associations demonstrated by the Spatial-Numerical Association of Response Codes (SNARC) effect. Thus, NF synesthesia offers a unique opportunity to investigate spatial-numerical associations. We tested implicit and explicit representations in NF synesthetes using a multiple case-study design. Over two sessions, synesthetes participated in a semi-structured interview focusing on the nature of their associations, as well as SNARC and number line estimation tasks. Contrary to our hypotheses, only one synesthete demonstrated SNARC effects congruent with her reported form, whereas two others exhibited SNARC effects that were the opposite of their explicit NFs. While this inconsistency between implicit and explicit representations may indicate separate underlying cognitive mechanisms, factors such as task-specific constraints and strategic variability must also be considered.
A case of what?
Authors: Basic Goran
Published: July 2018

“Collaboration” is generally portrayed as being beneficial to authorities, even if previous collaborative research shows that conflicts are common between authorities who are supposed to cooperate. What takes place when different actors in the collaboration meet in practice? And what is the best way to analyse this? In qualitative studies, it is often problematic to go from an exhaustive analysis of individual empirical instances to an overall picture of the context or phenomenon in which all instances taken together can be viewed as a case. Years of close engagement with the data may interfere with the analyst’s capacities and opportunities to contextualize a study more broadly and theoretically, and detailed knowledge about a range of situations in the field may make novel contextualizations difficult. This article discusses how to overcome such obstacles, using examples from a study about a “collaboration” project in Swedish youth care.
To tell the right story
Authors: Eriksson Erik
Published: July 2018

From the starting point of narrative ethnography, this article explores a specific kind of service user involvement in psychiatry: staff training activities in which patients and former patients are invited to “tell their stories”. A core feature of these stories is that they are based on the narrators’ self-perceived experience, and they all have a highly personal character. I call these stories service user narratives, and these are the topic of study in this article. The narratives’ disposition, content and functions are explored, as is the role played by the personal aspects of the stories. This article investigates two functions of the service user narrative: the narrative as a means (1) of creating alternative images of mental ill health, and (2) of enabling a critique of psychiatry.
Suradnja civilnog društva i javne uprave u postupcima savjetovanja sa zainteresiranom javnošću
Authors: Mance Berislav
Published: July 2018

Analizira se suradnja javne uprave i organizacija civilnog društva u procesu odlučivanja. Snaženje koncepta regulacijske države mijenja ulogu javne vlasti u procesu odlučivanja. To se posebno očituje kroz širenje broja akera koji sudjeluju u izradi politika i odluka. Europska unija razvija mogućnosti i načine putem kojih razne organizacije civilnog društva imaju priliku dati svoje mišljenje o donošenju određene odluke. Republika Hrvatska pokušava slijediti taj trend definiranjem odredbi o postupcima savjetovanja sa zainteresiranom javnošću i uspostavljanjem mehanizama suradnje s organizacijama civilnog društva i drugim akterima na izradi zakona, drugih propisa i akata. Također se analiziraju formalne mogućnosti i stvarna participacija civilnog društva u postupcima savjetovanja sa zainteresiranom javnošću te odnos s javnom vlasti u izradi odluka. Analiziraju se instrumenti savjetovanja sa zainteresiranom javnošću u EU-u i Hrvatskoj. Upozorava se na određene probleme u regulaciji i provedbi instrumenta te se predlažu rješenja za poboljšanje.
ERP Implementation and Interoperability Growth as Organization Improvement Agents in Public Administration Further Development
Authors: Lugonja Darko
Published: July 2018

Further public administration development depends on numerous various influences - stakeholders' and public needs, so when planned to be developed, implemented or improved, they have to be carefully considered. ERP and/or other system need to be incorporated according to specific conditions. Interoperability represents strong support for implementation, integration or further development for public administration. This paper aims for contribution to awareness growth and platform for further work. Considering various case studies, ERP implementation, interoperability, critical success factors and contingency approach, paper aims for further development in this area. ERP becomes a platform for further ICT development towards quantum computing.
Concepções acerca da natureza da ciência e da ética científica em estudantes e egressos de um curso de Ciências Biológicas
Authors: Alfaya dos Santos João Vicente , Rosa Marcelo D'Aquino , Bialvo Hoffmann Marilisa
Published: July 2018

Este artigo investiga as concepções acerca da natureza da ciência e sobre a ética na atividade científica em sujeitos com formação em Ciências Biológicas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, cuja coleta de dados ocorreu através de questionários eletrônicos com 50 sujeitos participantes, sendo estes estudantes e egressos de um curso de Ciências Biológicas. Os resultados apontam que os respondentes apresentam certas concepções de Ciência e ética científica que se aproximam de algumas visões distorcidas ou equivocadas do trabalho de um cientista. Os participantes ainda puderam se posicionar a respeito de quatro situações práticas imaginárias que ocorrem na rotina de um cientista, devendo se expressar opiniões a respeito de uma situação hipotética relatada no instrumento de pesquisa e criando um juízo de valor em relação à mesma da mesma. Ressaltamos, a partir da análise, a necessidade de uma discussão mais criteriosa sobre natureza da ciência na formação dos profissionais biólogos e professores de biologia, que perpasse todas as disciplinas e não apenas as propedêuticas. Entendemos, por fim, que essa abordagem constitui em importante parte da atividade profissional na Biologia. 
“Esquece tudo o que te disse”: os mestrados profissionais da área de ensino e o que esperar de um doutorado profissional
Authors: Rôças Giselle , Moreira Maria Cristina Do Amaral , Pereira Marcus Vinicius
Published: July 2018

Neste ensaio apresentamos, a partir de um olhar crítico dos Mestrados Profissionais (MP) de excelência da área de Ensino da CAPES, o que esperar de um Doutorado Profissional (DP). Tomamos como base três ensaios anteriores em que discorremos sobre o peso da publicação na área de Ensino, como avaliamos as pesquisas na área de ensino de ciências e a desejada aproximação entre educação básica e pesquisadores em ensino de ciências. O texto está estruturado em três seções antes de apresentarmos “O que devemos esperar” como considerações finais. Na primeira seção, “O que não podemos esquecer”, apresentamos aspectos da legislação e do conhecimento acumulado sobre os MP. Na segunda, “O que não podemos confundir”, nos valemos de uma metáfora para esclarecer o que distingue e o que aproxima as modalidades acadêmica e profissional de mestrado, e, na terceira seção, “Quem e o que se confundem”, problematizamos a relação entre o sujeito (profissional) e o produto (educacional) no processo de formação. Ao final, lançamos um olhar sobre os cursos de MP nota 5 visando amadurecer a concepção dos programas de pós-graduação da modalidade profissional que agora se apresentam também em nível de doutorado. Esperamos, assim, que nos rebobinem e nos avancem.
Analisis Faktor Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Financial Literacy di Kalangan Mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau Pekanbaru
Authors: Irman Mimelientesa
Published: July 2018

Financial literacy is a basic need for everyone to avoid financial problems. This study aims to find out how the level of financial literacy students of Muhammadiyah University of Riau Pekanbaru. This research concerned were knowledge of personal finance, savings and loans, insurance and investment. Respondents in this study were 91 active students at Muhammadiyah University of Riau. The method used in this research is descriptive method and binary logistic test. The results showed that the students financial literacy influenced by GPA of students, while gender and work experience have no significant influence on student's financial literacy.

Keywords: Financial Literacy, Gender, GPA, Work Experience
Pengaruh Rekrutmen dan Penempatan Kerja terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Karyawan pada PT. Sindang Brothers Kota Lubuklinggau
Authors: Sari Wisdalia Maya
Published: July 2018

Success or failure of the organization in achieving the goals set previously depends on the ability of human resources (employees) in carrying out the task or work given. This study aims to determine the effect of recruitment and job placement on employee productivity at PT.Sindang Brothers Lubuklinggau City. The method of data processing was saturated sampling approach that is the sampling method that the entire population amount is used as research sample which amounted to 47 employees. Data analysis conducted by validity and reliability test, normality test, classical assumption test, simple linear regression test, determination test, F test and T test. Based on the result of research, it is concluded that Recruitment and Work Placement partially have significant effect on Work Productivity at PT. Sindang Brothers Town of Lubuklinggau. The effect of recruitment on work productivity is 83.6% and the remaining 16.4 is influenced by other variable variables outside the research. While the effect of placement on work productivity is 87.6 percent and the rest 12.4 is influenced by other variable variables.

Keywords: Recruitment, Job Placement, and Work Productivity
Pengaruh Mutasi dan Pelatihan Kerja terhadap Semangat Kerja dan Dampaknya pada Prestasi Kerja Pegawai pada Kantor Kementerian Agama Kota Cilegon
Authors: Novika Putri Wahyu
Published: July 2018

Job achievement is very important for an organization or company to achieve its goals. The expected goal can be achieved through this research is to see the Effect of Mutation and Job Training on Job spirit And Its Impact at Ministry of Religion Office Of, Cilegon. The sample in this research were 100 employees of Cilegon city ministry office of total population of 339 employees. Data analysis technique used is path analysis. The results show that there is a significant influence between mutation, job training system and job spirit partially. Job mutations (X1) and job training (X2) affect job spirit (Z) by 85 percent, and the rest are influenced by other variables. Furthermore there is also significant influence between work mutation, job training and work morale on job performance partially, where the influence of 78,5 percent, and the rest influenced by other variables

Keywords: mutation, job training, morale, employee achievement
Komparative Pengaruh Dominan Current Ratio dan Debt To Equity Rasio terhadap Return On Assets pada Perusahaan Kosmetik yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2012-2016
Authors: Yuniastuti Rina Milyati
Published: July 2018

The financial statements are very useful for decision making, throug financial statement information can be predicted what will happen to the company in the future. The purpose of this study is to determine the most dominant influence between current ratio and Debt to Equity ratio to return on Assets on cosmetics companies listed on the Stock Exchange. Long term contribution in research to provide information about the dominant influence between current ratio and debt to equity ratio to return on assets which is useful for the investors. Method used in this research is documentation method, that is research which use data collecting method by looking at report finance. The result of this research is Current ratio has more dominant influence to ROA compared to Debt to Equity ratio to ROA.

Keywords: Dominant Influence, Current ratio, Debt to Equity ratio, Return on Assets
Regenerasi Pemerolehan Seni Lais di Padepokan Lais Pancawarna Kampung Sayang Desa Cibunar Kecamatan Cibatu Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Septiani Ayu , Afsari Asri Soraya
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this paper is to know the existence and acquisition Seni Lais from the older generation to the younger generation. In this study analyzed model of inheritance Seni Lais as a form of preservation. From the result of this research is expected to realize the mapping of inheritance model Seni Lais from the older generation to the younger generation and so it can be known synergic and continuous preservation efforts. Therefore, the mastery and understanding of Seni Lais must be imprinted in the soul and body of the older generation and the younger generation for socialization art in particular of Seni Lais can be done optimally and thoroughly within the scope of local, national, regional, and international. In addition, the regeneration is also a reflection of the identity of the Sundanese community which is one among the cultural treasures of Indonesian society. The method used in this paper is an ethnographic method that refers to qualitative research. Source of data used in this research is primary data and secondary data. The primary data source is data in the field through participant observation. Furthermore, for secondary data used literature sources.

Keywords: Model of Inheritance, Regeneration, Seni Lais
Kajian tentang Perwujudan Nilai Juang pada Tari Turak (Studi Kasus Kecamatan Suku Tengah Lakitan (STL) Ulu Terawas Kabupaten Musi Rawas Sumatera Selatan)
Authors: Sustianingsih Ira Miyarni , Yati Risa Marta
Published: July 2018

Turak Dance is a traditional dance belonged to the community in the Central District of Lakitan (STL) Ulu Terawas Musi Rawas Regency of South Sumatra. Now adays, the existence of Turak Dance is less known to the public in the region of Musi Rawas Regency, both in the terms of performances and the values contained in this dance. The research design was qualitative research with ethnography approach. This research procedure includes three stages: (1) preparation field stage; (2) research field stage, including: data collection techniques, determining subject and object of research, and clarification of data; and (3) data analysis and reporting of research. Based on the results of this research it was known that this dance was created in the history time of the people in Tanjung Sakti (now changes into the Central Tribe Lakitan (STL) Ulu Terawas the arrival of Dutch entourage guests and envoys from the Kingdom of Palembang who intended to control the territory of Tanjung Sakti. Turak Dance at this moment began to be introduced to the community in the region of Musi Rawas Regency and surrounding areas. However, many of the fighting values that exist in this dance less informed to the wider community, because only a few prominent leaders who know the history of the emergence of this Turak Dance.

Keywords: Juang Value, Turak Dance
Gajah Mada Sang Maha Patih Pemersatu Nusantara di Bawah Majapahit Tahun 1336 M - 1359 M
Authors: Susilo Agus , Sofiarini Andriana
Published: July 2018

Majapahit Kingdom is one of the largest Kingdom in the archipelago that has a very wide territory even to Madagascar. The heyday of Majapahit kingdom during the leadership of King Hayam Wuruk, who is the best king to form Majapahit prosper and experience a very glorious period. This can not be separated servis from Mahapatih Gajah Mada who pronounces his famous oath by the name of oath Amukti Palapa. Where the oath of Amukti Palapa reads: Seagrass huwus lost Nusantara isun amukti palapa, seagrass loses ring desert, ring seran, Tanjung Pura, ring Haru, ring Pahang, Dompo, ring Bali, Sunda, Palembang, Tumasik, samana isun amukti palapa. Relying on a good military and political strategy, Mahapatih Gajah Mada is able to apply the Amukti Palapanya oath, making it the most respected Patih in the Majapahit Kingdom as well as in other regions. Until the end of Mahapatih Gajah Madas involvement in Bubat war caused his name to diminish his kharisman in Majapahit environment. Finally Mahapatih Gajah Mada reached Moksa and left the Majapahit Glory.

Keywords: Gajah Mada, Archipelago, Majapahit
Peningkatan Kemampuan Menulis Teks Berita melalui Metode Quantum Learning dengan Media Gambar Siswa Kelas VIIIE SMP Negeri 17 Surabaya
Authors: Indriaty Tri
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this study is to determine the ability to write news text through the method of quantum learning by using the image media on the students of class VIIIE SMP Negeri 17 Surabaya. To achieve the objectives of research required instruments include: teacher activity observation sheets, student activity observation sheets, and student learning outcomes. The data obtained in this study is presented in table form and analyzed by description. Implementation of learning carried out in three learning cycles and in each cycle showed the increase of teacher activity and activity, the average value of students in each cycle also showed an increase in the number of average values, in the first cycle learning the average value of students is 62.92, the average of students in the second cycle of learning is 72, in the third cycle of learning is 80, so learning news writing through quantum learning method with the first cycle image media up to the third cycle shows the increase in the average value of students.

Keywords: Writing Text News, Quantum Learning, Picture Media.
Nilai Sosial dalam Novel Ibu, Doa yang Hilang Karya Bagas D. Bawono
Authors: Pitasari Lian , Muslihah Nur Nisai , Lazuardi Dian Ramadan
Published: July 2018

Target of research is to social value mendeskripsikan in novel Ibu, Doa yang Hilang of  Bagas D. Bawono which consist of human life reality, human being masterpiece reality, reality domicile time dang space, human being relation reality with human being relation reality and nature with humanity. This research use method qualitative. Technique data collecting at this research with documentation technique, technique note, and code technique, selection technique, dekskripsi technique, conclusion technique and data verification technique. Pursuant to result of novel analysis Ibu, Doa yang Hilang of Bagas D. Bawono which have been done, indicating that human life reality there are 18 citation, human being masterpiece reality 8 citation, reality domicile time and space 10 citation, human being relation reality with nature 1 human being relation. Reality and citation with humanity 40 citation. Hence can be concluded that in novel Ibu, Doa yang Hilang of Bagas D. Bawono consist in social value related to human life reality, human being masterpiece reality, reality domicile time dang space, human being relation reality with nature, and human being relation reality with humanity.

Keyword: Analysis, Social, and Novel.
The Used of Inductive Approach to Improve Students Speaking in Professional Context at the Second Semester Students of STKIP PGRI Lubuklinggau
Authors: Oktaviani Ayu , Yulfi Yulfi
Published: July 2018

The objective of the research was to find out how students speaking in professional context at the 2nd semester of STKIP PGRI Lubuklinggau can be improved through inductive approach. The researcher used Action Research or classroom action research. The research conducted at STKIP PGRI Lubuk Linggau academic year 2014/2015. The research conducted to the students who took speaking class (Speaking for Professional context). The class consists of 34 students. The procedures of the actions were four steps as follows: (1) planning, (2) implementing, (3) observing and (4) reflecting. The findings of the strategy implementation were analyzed from the research instruments used, observation checklists, field notes, speaking test and Interview. There were thirty four (34) students as the samples of class room action research. Based on the product of test, they were 30 of 34 students (88.24 percent) successfully passed the final of speaking test. Based on the interview of 34 students in second semester only 6 students who were still not confidence in speaking and there were 28 students or (82.35 percent) who did not feel easily embarrassed when they spoke in the class especially in formal class. Based on the data above, this classroom action research succeeds to improve students skill in speaking for professional context. It means that, inductive approach that has 6 steps, 13 meeting, and 7 topics was success.

Keyword: Speaking, Professional Context, Inductive, Approach
The Application of Four Corner Debate to Teach Speaking
Authors: Kurnia Nury
Published: July 2018

The research aims at knowing and finding whether or not the application of four corner debate is effective to improve students speaking skill at the eighth grade students of SMP Jamaluddin ArRumi Jatisari Jenggawah Jember in academic year 2016/2017. The population of the study was 78 students with the number of sample 31 students in class VIII B. The research was a preexperimental research in which only one class which was treated using the technique. The data collection was administered through conducting speaking test and scored students performance. Afterwards the scores were converted to the school passing grade and then calculated in paired ttest. The result showed some data including students average score in pretest and posttest. The average score in pretest was 67.59 and 76.15 in posttest. It indicated an improvement for 8.65 points. The result of paired ttest calculation was 8.61 and the ttable score was 1.697with 0.05 significance level of score and DF 31 (32 to 1). The score analysis indicated that the ttest score was higher than the t-table score. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was approved which means the application of four corner debate in the classroom is effective to teach English speaking to the eighth grade students of SMP Jamaluddin ArRumi Jatisari Jenggawah Jember in academic year 2016/2017.

Keywords: four corner debate, English speaking, teaching speaking
The Implementation of Group Works on English Education Students at the University of Papua: The Perceptions and Problems
Authors: Mallipa Imelda
Published: July 2018

This study aimed at investigating students perceptions on the implementation of group works and the problems that students faced in working with their friends in group. The method of this study was mix method, descriptive quantitave and descriptive qualitative method. The participants were sixty (60) students of the first and second year students in English Education at Papua University. The data for study was taken from a five level Linkert scale questionnaire, open ended questionnaire and students reflection sheet. The results showed that some 30 (50 percent) of students preferred group work to individual work and few students 12 (20 percent) were disagree with group works in their learning proces while some other 18 (30 percent) of students chose no opinion. The problems faced by students were that there were students who were difficult to interact with other tended to be passive in group discussion, those who were hinger achievers tended to dominate in group and did not listen to other opinions (sometimes did not have willingness to study together) then caused students with lower level ability had no confidence to talk in group discussion (sometimes did not come to group discussion), and students who did not want to work had no effort to read and to study materials (only asked for explanation from his or her friends). Thus, it can be concluded that the students in English Education Department at The University of Papua had positive perception on the implementation of group works in teaching process and the problems in working in group came from themselves and from their group members.

Key words: group works, the perception, the problems, Higher Education
EFL Teachers Perception on Postmehod Pedagogy in Higher Education Context in Indonesia
Authors: Fiani Ani , Syaprizal Syaprizal
Published: July 2018

This current study is aimed to investigate EFL teachers perception on postmethod pedagogy proposed by Kumaravadivelu. To achieve the aim, the research method used here is a qualitative case study with nine doctoral students from various universities in Indonesia. The data collection tools are a questionnaire and structured interview. The result revealed that most of the EFL lecturers have already implemented postmethod pedagogy perspective divided into four parts: teaching interaction, teaching strategy, teaching objective, and teaching content although they were not aware yet about the concept. It was indicated that they theorized what they do and did what they theorize. For further researchers, postmethod pedagogy should be investigated in real condition of teaching and learning process and the effect of this pedagogy on students learning achievement so that it will be clearly found whether or not this pedagogy perspective is appropriate to be implemented in higher education in Indonesian context.

Keywords: postmethod pedagogy, postmethod pedagogy framework, EFL teachers
Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Quantum Teaching terhadap Hasil Belajar Fisika Siswa SMA Negeri Jayaloka
Authors: Khotimah Umi Khusnul , Ariani Tri , Gumay Ovilia Putri Utami
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the model of effective teaching quantum teaching used in physics learning in SMA Negeri Jayaloka academic year 2017/2018. The methoud used is quasi eksperiment or pseudoexpansion. The type of research is quasiexperimental research, with the design used is one group pretest and posttest design. The population in this study is all students of class X SMA Negeri Jayaloka academic year 2017/2018. And as the sample is the class X.I which amounted to32 student consisting of 17 male students and15 famale students taken at random. Data retrieval is done by test and non test technique. The collected data were analyzed using ttest at significant level  =  0,05 obtained  by t value 4,69 more than t table 1,69. So it can be concluded that student learning outcomes by using the modelof learning Quantum Teaching significant completion. Student learning activites in the learning process in the active category. While student response after following learning in good category.

Keywords: Quantum Teaching Learning Model, Learning Outcomes,
The Effect of Select Personal Care Ingredients and Simple Formulations on the Attachment of Bacteria on Polystyrene
Authors: Engelbrecht Kathleen C. , Mundschau Stacy A. , Chaudhary Vinod , Wenzel Scott W. , Koenig David W.
Published: July 2018

The human body is covered with bacteria that are required for health and wellbeing. Additionally, there are pathogenic bacteria that are unwanted. It is therefore important to understand how personal care ingredients interact with these bacteria. To help understand these interactions, a high-throughput assay was developed to study the effect of personal care ingredients on attachment. Seventeen personal care ingredients were assayed singly and in simple alcohol based formulations. Three of the ingredients decreased the attachment of both bacteria tested by 90% singly and in formulation. Personal care ingredients singly and in simple formulations can prevent the attachment of bacteria. Further research is needed to better understand how personal care ingredients affect bacterial attachment and how these effects can be used to create new hygiene products for consumers.
Light Activated Disinfection in Root Canal Treatment—A Focused Review
Authors: Ali Islam A. Abdelaziz , Neelakantan Prasanna
Published: July 2018

Light activated disinfection (LAD) is a strategy for optimizing root canal disinfection by using a highly-selective, targeted killing of bacteria using a combination of photosensitizers and light. Over the past decade, numerous in vitro and clinical studies have been performed to demonstrate the effectiveness of this mode of root canal disinfection. While most studies offer an important understanding of the effectiveness of LAD on monospecies biofilms, few have offered credence to the fact that infections of the root canal system are mediated by polymicrobial biofilms. Hence, it is imperative to understand the effect of LAD on polymicrobial biofilms both in terms of microbial killing and the changes in the biofilm architecture. The aim of this review was to systematically review the literature to evaluate the effect of LAD on dual and multispecies biofilms and demonstrate the antibiofilm effect of LAD. Two databases (PubMed and Scopus) were searched to identify eligible studies using a combination of key words. These studies were reviewed to draw conclusions on the effect of LAD on dual and multi species biofilm and the antibiofilm effect of LAD. It was found that LAD alone may be unable to eradicate dual and multispecies biofilms, but it may enhance the effect of conventional canal debridement strategies. Novel formulations of photosensitizers with nanoparticles showed the potential to inhibit biofilm formation and/or disrupt the biofilm architecture.
Topographic Reconfiguration of Local and Shared Information in Anesthetic-Induced Unconsciousness
Authors: Lee Heonsoo , Huang Zirui , Liu Xiaolin , Lee UnCheol , Hudetz Anthony G.
Published: July 2018

Theoretical consideration predicts that the alteration of local and shared information in the brain is a key element in the mechanism of anesthetic-induced unconsciousness. Ordinal pattern analysis, such as permutation entropy (PE) and symbolic mutual information (SMI), have been successful in quantifying local and shared information in neurophysiological data; however, they have been rarely applied to altered states of consciousness, especially to data obtained with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). PE and SMI analysis, together with the superb spatial resolution of fMRI recording, enables us to explore the local information of specific brain areas, the shared information between the areas, and the relationship between the two. Given the spatially divergent action of anesthetics on regional brain activity, we hypothesized that anesthesia would differentially influence entropy (PE) and shared information (SMI) across various brain areas, which may represent fundamental, mechanistic indicators of loss of consciousness. FMRI data were collected from 15 healthy participants during four states: wakefulness (W), light (conscious) sedation (L), deep (unconscious) sedation (D), and recovery (R). Sedation was produced by the common, clinically used anesthetic, propofol. Firstly, we found that that global PE decreased from W to D, and increased from D to R. The PE was differentially affected across the brain areas; specifically, the PE in the subcortical network was reduced more than in the cortical networks. Secondly, SMI was also differentially affected in different areas, as revealed by the reconfiguration of its spatial pattern (topographic structure). The topographic structures of SMI in the conscious states W, L, and R were distinctively different from that of the unconscious state D. Thirdly, PE and SMI were positively correlated in W, L, and R, whereas this correlation was disrupted in D. And lastly, PE changes occurred preferentially in highly connected hub regions. These findings advance our understanding of brain dynamics and information exchange, emphasizing the importance of topographic structure and the relationship of local and shared information in anesthetic-induced unconsciousness.
Voltage and Power Balance Strategy without Communication for a Modular Solid State Transformer Based on Adaptive Droop Control
Authors: Rodrigues Welbert A. , Oliveira Thiago R. , Morais Lenin M. F. , Rosa Arthur H. R.
Published: July 2018

Solid State Transformers (SST) are attracting considerable attention due to their great application potential in future smart grids. It is an essential technology capable of promoting the modernization of the electric power distribution system and it is considered a key element for interfacing future microgrid systems to medium voltage utility grids, allowing plug-and-play integration with multiple renewable energy sources, storage devices and DC power systems. Its main advantages in relation to conventional transformers are substantial reduction of volume and weight, fault isolation capability, voltage regulation, harmonic filtering, reactive power compensation and power factor correction. A three-stage modular cascaded topology has been considered as an adequate candidate for the SST implementation, consisting of multiple power modules with input series and output parallel connection. The modular structure presents many advantages, e.g., redundancy, flexibility, lower current harmonic content and voltage stress on the power switches, however component tolerances and mismatches between modules can lead to DC link voltage imbalance and unequal power sharing that can damage the solid state transformer. This paper proposes a decentralized strategy based on adaptive droop control capable of promoting voltage and power balance among modules of a modular cascaded SST, without relying on a communication network. The behavior of the proposed strategy is assessed through a MATLAB/Simulink simulation model of an 100 kVA SST and shows that power and voltage balance are attained through inner power distribution of the SST modules, being transparent to elements connected to the transformer input and output ports. Besides that, real-time simulation results are presented to validate the proposed control strategies. The performance of embedded algorithms is evaluated by the implementation of the SST in a real-time simulation hardware, using a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and high level programming.
Effects of Biochar and Sludge on Carbon Storage of Urban Green Roofs
Authors: Chen Haoming , Ma Jinyi , Wang Xinjun , Xu Pingping , Zheng Shuo , Zhao Yanwen
Published: July 2018

Green roofs can improve urban ecological conditions by mitigating the heat island effect and absorbing harmful gases. Soil additives can improve roof soil properties and promote the stability of the urban ecosystem. As soil additives, biochar and sludge are widely used in the ground, but their application on roofs is still scarce. This study examined the carbon storage potential of green roofs amended with sludge and biochar. The roof soil was composed of soil and varying proportions of the additives (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%, v/v); Sedum lineare was then planted. The carbon contents of the soils and plants were measured for one year. The influence of biochar or sludge on the carbon content of the roof soil and the factors affecting the roof carbon storage potential were analyzed. The results showed that the carbon storage potential of a biochar green roof (9.3 kg C m−2) was significantly higher than that of a sludge green roof (7.9 kg C m−2). Biochar increased the carbon content of the green roof by improving the physical properties of the roof soil and promoting plant growth, whereas sludge increased the carbon content of the green roof by improving the chemical properties of the roof soil. Moreover, biochar could not only store large amounts of stable carbon, but also reduce the weight of the green roof, improve soil moisture, and provide a resourceful utilization of municipal sludge. Thus, biochar can be considered a material for promoting carbon storage on green roofs.
Recent Drought-Induced Vitality Decline of Black Pine (Pinus nigra Arn.) in South-West Hungary—Is This Drought-Resistant Species under Threat by Climate Change?
Authors: Móricz Norbert , Garamszegi Balázs , Rasztovits Ervin , Bidló András , Horváth Adrienn , Jagicza Attila , Illés Gábor , Vekerdy Zoltán , Somogyi Zoltán , Gálos Borbála
Published: July 2018

This paper analyses the recent recurring dieback and growth decline of Black pine (P. nigra Arn. var austriaca) in the Keszthely mountains of south-west Hungary, and their relations to water deficits due to droughts. These relations were studied in five stands with low soil water storage capacity for the period 1981–2016. The vitality was assessed using 60 tree-ring samples and changes in remotely sensed vegetation activity indices, i.e., the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and the normalized difference infrared index (NDII). Water deficit was estimated by using meteorological drought indices such the standardized precipitation–evapotranspiration index (SPEI) and the forestry aridity index (FAI), as well as the relative extractable water (REW), calculated by the Brook90 hydrological model. Results revealed a strong dependency of annual tree ring width on the amount of water deficit as measured by all the above estimators, with the highest correlation shown by the summer REW. Droughts also showed a long-term superimposed effect on tree growth. NDII seemed to be more sensitive to drought conditions than NDVI. The robust dependency of tree growth on the summer water availability combined with the projected increasing aridity might lead to decreasing growth of Black pine in Hungary towards the end of the century. We thus argue that the suggestion by several papers that Black pine can be a possible substitute species in the Alpine and Mediterranean region in the future should be revisited.
Polar Lipids from Olives and Olive Oil: A Review on Their Identification, Significance and Potential Biotechnological Applications
Authors: Alves Eliana , Domingues M. Rosário M. , Domingues Pedro
Published: July 2018

Polar lipids are minor components of olives and olive oil and include a myriad of molecules such as phospholipids and glycolipids. Even though sensitive and high-resolution analytical approaches have been used to unveil the polar lipidome of these matrices, new insights on their composition are needed. In this review, we will describe the findings on the identification and characterization of polar lipids from olives and olive oil and the underlying analytical challenges. The significance of polar lipids will also be discussed as potential markers of identity and traceability of olives and olive oil and in detecting adulteration of olive oil. Their potential impact on nutrition and health will be presented as a valuable source of bioactive compounds and as promising ingredients for different uses from olive-derived industrial by-products.
The Majella National Park: An Aspiring UNESCO Geopark
Authors: Liberatoscioli Elena , Boscaino Giancarlo , Agostini Silvano , Garzarella Adele , Patacca Scandone Etta
Published: July 2018

Majella National Park is located in the central Apennines (Italy), in a vast mountainous area of about 740 km2. Owing to the complex geological history of the Majella Massif and surrounding areas, it features many different landforms. Woodlands rich in water characterize the wide tectonic depression of Caramanico, which separates the rounded gentle profile of the Majella to the east from the impervious steep slope of the Morrone Mt. to the west. Bare pitted highlands, like lunar landforms, characterize the top of the Majella (i.e., Femmina Morta Valley) shaped by flowing ice that long ago covered the higher parts of the massif. Sedimentary structures and fossil content recovered in carbonates attest to a long period of sedimentation in warm, shallow-marine environments, revealing that the Majella and the surrounding carbonate mountains looked, approximately from 140 to 7 Ma, like the present-day Bahamas and Persian Gulf. The Park hosts at least 95 geosites, some of which (22) are well-known in the international literature because of their scientific relevance. In addition, its natural and cultural wealth, deeply fused together with geoheritage, preserves several features of national and world rarity. Therefore, the Park Authority decided to put forward its territory as a candidate to become part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Global Geoparks Network.
Adjustment and Measurement of Contact Angle with Electrowetting on a Quartz-Crystal Microbalance
Authors: Lin Jing-Wei , Wang Da-Shin , Fan Shih-Kang
Published: July 2018

Electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) has been widely exploited as an actuating force to manipulate liquids by surface tension and modulation of the contact angle on a microscale. To evaluate EWOD, an optical measurement of the droplet contact angle is conventional, but is constrained by the optical properties of the liquid, especially when two liquid phases (e.g., water in oil) are involved. We developed a non-optical method to study EWOD using a quartz-crystal microbalance (QCM). A QCM provides a promising technique for mass sensing, and has been developed for the study of liquid viscosity, density and contact angle. In this research, a QCM was employed to generate EWOD and concurrently to measure the variation of the contact angle. The contact angle of droplets of water in air and in oil was evaluated. The voltage-dependent oil film between a water droplet and the QCM surface was sensed. A modified QCM model considering a voltage-dependent oil film was derived for the analysis of the contact angle.
Ability Tests Measure Personality, Personality Tests Measure Ability: Disentangling Construct and Method in Evaluating the Relationship between Personality and Ability
Authors: Kyllonen Patrick C. , Kell Harrison
Published: July 2018

Although personality and cognitive ability are separate (sets of) constructs, we argue and demonstrate in this article that their effects are difficult to tease apart, because personality affects the performance on cognitive tests and cognitive ability affects the item responses on personality assessments. Cognitive ability is typically measured with tests of items with correct answers; personality is typically measured with rating-scale self-reports. Oftentimes conclusions regarding the personality–ability relationship have as much to do with measurement methods as with the construct similarities and differences. In this article, we review key issues that touch on the relationship between cognitive ability and personality. These include the construct-method distinction, sources of test score variance, the maximal vs. typical performance distinction, and the special role for motivation in low-stakes testing. We review a general response model for cognitive and personality tests that recognizes those sources of test score variance. We then review the approaches for measuring personality through performance (objective personality tests, grit game, coding speed, economic preferences, and confidence), test and survey behavior (survey effort, response time, and item position effects), and real-world behavior (study time, registration latency, behavior residue, and social media). We also discuss ability effects on personality tests, indicated by age and cognitive ability effects, anchoring vignette rating errors, and instructions to ‘fake good’. We conclude with a discussion of the implications for our understanding of personality and ability differences, and suggestions for integrating the fields.