bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating Integrated Task Based Language Teaching and English Language Learning and Instruction System
Authors: Nugroho Andhi Dwi
Published: May 2018

This study aimed at evaluating the implementation of integrated TBLT and ELLIS which emphsized on observing, questioning,  exploring,  and  communicating.  The integrated learning had been implemented at two different classes of SMPN 1 Banguntapan and SMPM Piyungan in Bantul regency, Yogyakarta. The task resources were selected from ELLIS units involving sixteen units. Of quesionnaires and interviews, the results indicated that the developed tasks had already met the standard of learning competence at the level. Teachers and students responded in several aspects, namely; learning objective, content material, integrated language skill exercise, and self-evaluation availibility. Thus, the integrated tasks conclusively helped the students achieve better and easier understanding, promotes learning interest, and evaluate their own learning and progress, inasmuch as these tasks equipped with the individual and group exercises. This study implies that combination of TBLT and ELLIS generated better opportunities to create more innovative English teaching.
KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DAN HASIL BELAJAR BIOLOGI BERDASARKAN PERBEDAAN GENDER SISWA
Authors: Sulistiyawati Sulistiyawati , Andriani Cici
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis  antara siswa kelompok yang dicampur dengan siswa kelompok dipisah berdasarkan gender, dan perbedaan hasil belajar biologi antara siswa kelompok yang dicampur dengan siswa kelompok dipisah berdasarkan gender. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuasi berbentuk non equivalent group design. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI IPA di SMA Negeri 5 Yogyakarta yang terdiri dari 7 kelas. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Sampel penelitian adalah kelas XI IPA 2 sebagai kelas perlakuan dan kelas XI IPA 4 sebagai kelas kontrol. Pengumpulan data menggunakan soal pretes-postes berbentuk soal uraian. Pengolahan data menggunakan analisis statistik dan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis yang signifikan (sig. 0,642) antara siswa kelompok yang dicampur yang memiliki rerata 71,91 dengan siswa kelompok dipisah berdasarkan gender yang memiliki rerata 71,03, serta tidak terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar biologi yang signifikan (sig. 0,395) antara siswa kelompok yang dicampur yang memiliki rerata 73 dengan siswa kelompok dipisah berdasarkan gender yang memiliki rerata 72. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan perlakuan pengaturan kelompok belajar berdasarkan gender terhadap kemampuan berpikir dan hasil belajar siswa.
ANALISIS KESULITAN SISWA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL MATEMATIKA DITINJAU DARI KONEKSI MATEMATIS MATERI LIMIT FUNGSI
Authors: Sholekah Laili Ma'atus , Anggreini Dewi , Waluyo Adi
Published: May 2018

Fokus dalam penelitian ini adalah” bagaimanakah kesulitan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal matematika materi limit fungsi ditinjau dari koneksi matematis siswa kelas XI IPA SMA Negeri 1 Pakel Tulungagung tahun pelajaran 2016/2017.” Pendekatan yang digunakan  adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 1 Pakel kelas XI IPA 3 dengan jumlah siswa sebanyak 32. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes materi limit fungsi dan wawancara. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian yakni pada subjek yang memiliki tingkat koneksi matematis tinggi cenderung tidak memiliki kesulitan dalam menyelesaikan soal. Pada tingkat koneksi matematis sedang , siswa cenderung mengalami kesulitan pada penerapan prinsip dan menyelesaikan masalah verbal. Dan pada tingkat kemampuan koneksi matematis rendah siswa cenderung mengalami kesulitan dalam menyelesaikan soal limit fungsi yaitu pada pemahaman konsep, penerapan prinsip dan masalah verbal.
PENGARUH TEKNIK ANALYTIC TEAMS TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MENGANALISIS FILM
Authors: Rochmiyati Siti , Rufaidah Desy
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen untuk mengetahui pengaruh teknik analytic teams terhadap kemampuan menganalisis film pada mata kuliah terampil menyimak. Variabel penelitian ada dua, yaitu teknik analytic teamsdan kemampuan menganalisis film. Populasi penelitian ini adalah keseluruhan mahasiswa PBSI-UST yang mengambil mata kuliah Terampil Menyimak tahun akademik 2015-2016. Sampel ditentukan dengan teknik random sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan teknik dokumentasi dan tes. Uji coba instrumen mencakup validitas dan realibilitas. Teknik analisis data mencakup analisis deskriptif, uji prasyarat analisis, dan uji hipotesis.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata-rata kelas dengan metode tugas individu berkategori baik, tetapi belum semua mahasiswa mencapai KKM sedangkan teknik analytic teams berkategori sangat baik. Uji normalitas dilakukan dengan ujiKolmogorov Smirnov, diperoleh sig. 0,674>0,05. Hal itu berarti data berdistribusi normal. Uji homogenitas dilakukan dengan uji levene statistic danuji-F. Berdasarkan uji levene statistic danuji-F diketahui  sig. 0,042˂0,05 dan = 4,352sedangkan  = 4,03. Hal itu menunjukkan > berarti varian tidak homogensehingga analisis komparatif menggunakan analisis nonparametrik. Analisis nonparametrik menggunakan uji Mann-Whithney, diketahui sig.<0,05 berarti  ditolak sehingganditerima.Kata kunci: kemampuan menganalisis film, metode tugas individu, dan teknik analytic teams
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE TALKING STICK BERBANTUAN MEDIA GAMBAR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR
Authors: Astuti Cahya Ayu
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Talking Stick  berbantuan media gambar pada mata pelajaran IPS kelas IV SD negeri Medayu 01 kecamatan Suruh kabupaten Semarang semester II tahun pelajaran 2016/2017. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas menggunakan model spiral Stephen Kemmis dan Robin Mc. Taggart. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 siklus dimana setiap siklus terdiri dari 2 kali pertemuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan hasil belajar siswa setelah menggunakan model pembelajaran Talking Stick berbantuan media gambar. Peningkatan hasil belajar siswa tersebut dapat dilihat dari nilai rata-rata kasikal siswa sebelum dilakukan tindakan adalah 66,66. Setelah diadakan tindakan pada siklus I meningkat menjadi 71,29 dan pada siklus II meningkat lagi menjadi 79,62. Ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa pada kondisi awal sebesar 40,75% setelah dilaksanakan tindakan pada siklus I meningkat menjadi 59,26% dan pada siklus II meningkat lagi menjadi 100%.
Pengaruh Model Teams Games Tournament Terhadap Kemampuan Pemahaman Matematik Siswa Kelas XI SMK di Kota Cimahi Pada Materi Fungsi Eksponen
Authors: Dewi Senja Noviani , Wijaya Tommy Tanu , Budianti Ayu , Rohaeti Euis Eti
Published: May 2018

Education is a conscious and planned effort organized by school institutions to guide and train learners to grow awareness about the existence of life and the ability to solve every problem of life that always arises. It is reminded that teaching and learning activities are held in order to provide students with learning experiences. Selection of learning models used by teachers in delivering taught material can affect learning outcomes. One model of cooperative learning is Teams Games Tournament (TGT) model. The TGT learning model is a group learning model that involves student activity with an exchange of thoughts or ideas constructing knowledge amongst students in groups when getting assigned. This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) or Classroom Action Research is a research that is intended to provide information on how appropriate action to improve teachers' ability and student activeness. The results of the implementation of the first cycle of action I have achieved the classical indicator that has reached 62.5% students score above 70 and the results in cycle II reach 92% students score above 70.
Solid foundations - growth and ethical teaching
Authors: Mizusaki Jorge
Published: May 2018

In this edition, we have the opportunity to offer our readers a moment of which we are very proud.

What started out as Revista ABTPé is now the Scientific Journal of the Foot and Ankle, and it is now available in electronic format, for the global scientific community. The work is the result of the combined efforts of a fantastic generation of professionals who have promoted the development of medicine and surgery of the foot and ankle in Brazil, and also in South America. Nowadays, knowledge has no boundaries, but the scientific language is still mostly linked to the English language. Our journal is in line with this global trend. We also highlight the important influence of our masters, who blazed arduous trails in search of scientific knowledge in foreign lands, bringing, and demanding the rigor of scientific training, and applying teaching methods that have evolved over time, while still preserving the ethical essence of research, teaching, and the art of medical activity.

In these times of rapid change, and upheavals in the medical climate, education, and technical knowledge, it is enriching to recognize the essence of the teachers.

We have reached a new level.

Good reading.
Curating the Painting Collection of the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Indonesia
Authors: Susanto Mikke , Simatupang GR. Lono L. , Haryono Timbul
Published: May 2018

The Presidential Palace of the Republic of Indonesia's collection of art objects was started by Indonesia's first president, Sukarno. Today, this collection includes more than 2,500 paintings, and as such this institution has acted like a museum. Throughout the tenure of Indonesia's seven presidents, this collection has experienced diverse stories related to its curation by various individuals over time. This article will focus on the historical issues of this collection's curation using qualitative research methods, in the hopes of revealing various curatorial issues. More specifically, the qualitative research conducted for this study is related to art history. This articleutilizes theory related to curation to discuss a number of topics, ranging from the role of the individuals responsible for the collection (i.e. curators), the systems of caring for and selecting works (curation), and the curatorial practices that have occurred until now. Elaborating on a number of archival documents related to this collection, this article examines the work of the collection's curators, from inventorization to opening the collection to the public. Over the course of 70 years, the Presidential Palace's collection has undergone various forms of curation, including acquisition, documentation, preservation, and exhibition. This research concluded that the role of the curator is very important and causes the collection to be preserved and more valuable. As such, this article suggests a special museum related to the paintings within the palace collection.
Interculturalism through a cognitive filter: Gilles Tremblay recomposes gamelan in OrallÃ©luiants [1975]
Authors: Goldman Jonathan
Published: May 2018

In an article on the impact of gamelan music on Claude Debussy's musical language, Nicholas Cook shows Debussy's musical interpretations that navigate between viewpoints that claim that the gamelan presents "confirmation" of the principles that have been acquired by French composers and others who judge inspired techniques from the gamelan to imitate foreign musical culture. This article applies Cook's thought to the Javanese gamelan inspiration case in OrallÃ©luiants (1975) by Gilles Tremblay (1932-2017), by trying to go beyond the opposition between pastiche orientalist style and deeper style assimilation by giving credit to the composer QuÃ©bÃ©cois. This paper proposes the idea of "cognitive filters" as a way to understand how gamelan affects Tremblay without the same effect on other composers who are exposed to the same musical culture. The phrase "cognitive filter" shows every musical schematic that listeners have not mastered in terms of their training, ability, acculturation and psychological specificity, and that represents an order perceptual data to enable in the capture of previously unknown music.
Sustainable rice cultivation in the deep flooded zones of the Vietnamese Mekong Delta
Authors:   Geography and Environment, University of Southampton, United Kingdom, Chapman Alexander , Darby Stephen ,   Geography and Environment, University of Southampton, United Kingdom, Tompkins Emma ,   Geography and Environment, University of Southampton, United Kingdom, Hackney Christopher ,   Geography and Environment, University of Southampton, United Kingdom, Leyland Julian ,   Geography and Environment, University of Southampton, United Kingdom, Tri Van Pham Dang ,   College of Environment and Natural Resources, Can Tho University, Vietnam, Pham Thanh Vu ,   College of Environment and Natural Resources, Can Tho University, Vietnam, Parsons Daniel ,   Geography and Environment, University of Southampton, United Kingdom, Aalto Rolf ,   Department of Geography, University of Hull, United Kingdom, Nicholas Andrew ,   Department of Geography, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Published: May 2018

This paper explains how the management of the full-dyke system in the deep flooded zones of the Vietnamese Mekong Delta affects rice cultivation, and outlines how alternative dyke management strategies could offer more sustainable adaptations in the face of future environmental threats. The current management of the ‘full-dyke’ network has been successful in promoting triple-cropping rice cultivation, but this practice has prevented sediment deposition on the land surface. River-borne sediments deposited on the delta land surface have high economic value because they are (i) rich in nutrients (potentially 26 million USD/yr of free fertiliser to An Giang Province) and can (ii) help to maintain the Mekong Delta land above sea-level. Without a continuing supply of sediment to the delta, triple-cropping paddies may not continue to be sustainable or profitable for the majority of rice farmers over the next 10 to 20 years. The economic value of sediment as a free fertiliser is particularly important to poor farmers, as without sediment, they run a significant risk of debt due to fluctuations in rice, fertiliser, and other input prices. With incoming loads now declining, sediment must be managed carefully as a resource. Our projections show that the best use of the remaining sediment resource can be achieved by allowing full paddy flooding only in years of high sediment potential, and this would greatly increase the sustainability of rice agriculture in the face of future environmental change. This recommended policy is an option with few regrets, in that its other benefits include maximising groundwater replenishment, ensuring freshwater availability during drought periods (including countering salt water intrusion), cleansing rice paddies of pests and disease, and tempering downstream flooding. If triple-rice-cropping continues to have priority, financial support will particularly be needed to provide help to poorer farmers coping with increases in artificial fertiliser prices.
Morphological and molecular data reveal a new species of Alocasia (Araceae) from Vietnam
Authors:   Institute of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Van Hong Thien , Nguyen Phi Nga ,   Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Science - Vietnam National University HCMC, Tran Ngoc Toan ,   GreenViet, Luu Hong Truong ,   Southern Institute of Ecology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Published: May 2018

Alocasia rivularis (Araceae) is proposed as a new species from central Vietnam. The new species is morphologically similar to those of the Cuprea Group of Alocasia, but according to results of the trnL-trnF IGS and matK sequences, and based on morphological differences, it is clearly different from the closest congeners. Phylogenetic analysis, descriptions, and illustrations are provided.
KETERAMPILAN MENGINTERPRETASIKAN HASIL PENIMBANGAN PADA KMS TERKAIT PENGETAHUAN, PELATIHAN DAN KEAKTIFAN KADER DI KOTA BOGOR
Authors: Suhartika Suhartika , Ekayanthi Ni Wayan Dian
Published: May 2018

Kartu Menuju Sehat (KMS) adalah kartu yang memuat kurva pertumbuhan normal anakberdasarkan indeks antopometri berat badan menurut umur. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untukmengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan, pelatihan dan keaktifan kader dengan keterampilan dalammenginterpretasikan hasil penimbangan pada KMS balita di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Bogor Barat,kota Bogor. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik dengan rancangan penelitian cross-sectional.Sampel yang digunakan adalah kader posyandu di 5 (lima) puskesmas yang memenuhi kriteriainklusi dengan tehnik systematic random sampling berjumlah 51 orang. Hasil penelitian berdasarkananalisis uji statistik dengan uji chi square menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan mempunyai hubungan yangbermakna dengan keterampilan kader dalam menginterpretasikan hasil penimbangan pada KMS balita.(p=0,014). Sedangkan untuk pengetahuan dan keaktifan tidak berhubungan secara signifikan denganketerampilan kader dalam menginterpretasikan hasil penimbangan pada KMS balita. (p=0,565 danp=0,209)
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN PENGEMBANGAN BUDIDAYA RUMPUT LAUT GRACILARIA SP DALAM TAMBAK DI KECAMATAN MUARA BADAK
Authors: Windah Onna
Published: May 2018

Aquaculture at Muara Badak Subdistrict has been cultivating shrimp and fish. The phenomenon that occurred at recent years ago low productivity of pond due to natural and diseases factors, so farmers switch a policy at cultivation seaweed species Gracilaria sp at ponds.. The aim research to development analysis for cultivation condition of species Gracilaria sp at ponds and reviewing of development policy of seaweed cultivation Gracilaria sp. method combination analysis SWOT and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) used to be set development strategy. The result of alternative strategi earn value of strategy I (SO) 7,044, the strategy II (WO) 6,109, the strategy III (ST) 5,522 and the strategy IV (WT) 4,587. the AHP's strategy of main priority 1 (A2) 0.309, priority alternative 2 (A3) 0.208, priority alternative 3 (A1) 0.168, priority alternative 4 (A5) 0.121, priority alternative 5 (A6) 0.080, priority alternative 6 (A8) 0.054, priority alternative 7 (A7) 0.037 and priority alternative 8 (A4) 0.025.
“Protection to the Sulphur-Smoke Tort-feasors”: The Tragedy of Pollution in Sudbury, Ontario, the World's Nickel Capital, 1884–1927
Authors: Kuhlberg Mark , Miller Scott
Published: May 2018

While there are many tales of mining companies polluting the Canadian communities in which they have operated, Sudbury's early history stands out. It is arguably the most extreme example of an industry dictating to government how the latter dealt with the local pollution problem – in this case, sulphur dioxide emissions. The capstone achievement was the creation of an extrajudicial solution to the problem that permanently suspended the legal rights of residents seeking redress for their grievances. Moreover, the Ontario government was duplicitous in this affair – namely, by zealously luring settlers to the region in an effort to develop farming there even though it was acutely aware of the local pollution problem. Finally, this story is truly tragic because the pollution need never have happened to the extent that it did. The provincial politicians knew full well that the means existed – within a short jaunt of Sudbury no less – to mitigate the problem, but the politicians refused to force the mining firms to adopt them. Retelling Sudbury's story thus highlights how the Ontario government's decision to grant the mining firms practical impunity to pollute the local environment – both human and non-human – was a matter of political choice.
Güney Çin Denizi Sorunu Çerçevesinde Çin-Hindistan İlişkileri
Authors: Pekcan Cemre
Published: May 2018

Malakka Boğazı vasıtasıyla dünya ticareti için

en önemli noktalardan biri olmasının yanı sıra zengin doğal kaynaklara sahip

olan Güney Çin Denizi, başta Çin olmak üzere, burada hak iddia eden Tayvan,

Vietnam, Kamboçya, Filipinler, Malezya ve Brunei arasında uzun süredir sorun

olmaya devam etmektedir. Güney Çin Denizi’nin önemi nedeniyle bu sorun küresel

bir boyut kazanmış ve ABD, Japonya gibi devletler de kendi çıkarlarını korumak

amacıyla soruna müdahil olmuşlardır. Son dönemlerde ise yükselen bir güç olan

Hindistan, özellikle Vietnam tarafından, Çin’i dengelemek amacıyla soruna dahil

edilmek istenmektedir. Bu bağlamda makalede; Çin-Hindistan ilişkileri ve Güney

Çin Denizi’ndeki sorunun gelişimi hakkında kısa bir bilgi verildikten sonra,

Güney Çin Denizi sorununa Hindistan’ın neden ve ne şekilde dahil olduğu, bu

durumun bölgesel dinamikler açısından önemi ve Çin-Hindistan ilişkilerine

yansımaları incelenmektedir.
Identification of Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Exploitation
Authors: Balcı Bayram
Published: May 2018

Aim: it

aims to identify the concept of entrepreneurship and to measure perception of

entrepreneurship with university students such as entrepreneurship,

opportunities of entrepreneurship, incentives of entrepreneurship, and

training.

Method:

A qualitative research was done in this study, and 32 students were

interviewed. Interviews were conducted with a total of four subjects of

students, and eight students have been selected from each division.Findings: As a result of research carried out some basic problems have

been identified such as lack of entrepreneurial knowledge conceptually, lack of

courses for entrepreneurship in schools, lack of entrepreneurial opportunities,

and insufficient information about the entrepreneurship incentives and training

outside the school.
"Sway: The Irresistable Pull of Irrational Behaviour"
Authors: Topçu Ulvi Cenap
Published: May 2018

Brafman, O., & Brafman, R. (2008). Sway: The Irresistable Pull of Irrational Behavior. The Doubleday Publishing Group, New York.
“Arap Baharı” Sonrası Dönemde Fırat-Dicle Uyuşmazlığı
Authors: BAYAR Murat , BAYAR Tuğba
Published: May 2018

The water conflict

between Iraq, Syria and Turkey that has continued since the 1960s has entered a

mutually-hurting stalemate due to increasing populations, drought and

agricultural-energy needs in the basin. While the conflict that centers around

the status and use of rivers escalated to the level of military threats during

certain periods, it has not evolved into any military conflict or the use of

water in a life-threating way. Yet, a final agreement has not been reached even

during the raproachement period between Syria and Turkey in the 2000s. Based on

this premises, our paper underlines that the conflict has been going through a

structural transformation in the “post-Arab Spring” era. The capture of some

strategic lands and dams along the Euphrates-Tigris basin by Daesh/ISIS and

PYD-YPG, as well as by the Northern Iraqi Kurds, who are preparing to declare

independence, indicate that new state and non-state actors may become primary

parties in this conflict. Furthermore, the use of water as a lethal weapon in

the Iraqi and Syrian civil wars signify another important development. This

paper concludes that the resolution of this conflict has become less likely due

to the increasing number of parties and issues.
Suriyeli Mülteci Kadınların Sosyo-Kültürel Değişime Uyum Çabaları: Yozgat Örneği
Authors: ÇAKIR Hülya
Published: May 2018

Syrian refugees, especially those who are not

residents of shelters, experience economic, social and cultural problems in

cities and a problem of integration arises due to these living conditions. The

aim of this study is to identify the problems of the Syrian refugees living in

the city center and to develop solutions for these issues in Yozgat's problem

of socio-cultural change adaptation problem. Qualitative method was preferred

in the study and interview technique was used. For this reason, in-depth

interviews were conducted with 15 women. The data from the study were obtained

from in-depth interviews with Syrian refugees. The results obtained are as

follows: "Yozgat as a settlement is evaluated under the headings of

language, cultural differences, access to basic services and the difficulties that women experience due to their

gender.
Türk Resim Sanatında Renk Kullanımı
Authors: BAYDEMİR DABANLI Güliz
Published: May 2018

The

study explains briefly the approach to form in the Turkish Miniature and the

color, with examples from different groups and individuals of the Turkish art

of painting, including 19th Century Painters, First Turkish

Painters, First Period of Contemporary Turkish Art – 1914 / Age of Çallı,

Association of Individual Painters and Sculptors, Group D, New Painters Group,

Group 10s.The use of colour in the Turkish Painting in terms of groups has been

generally visualized as a reflection of use of colour in the Western Art, but

the artists seeking individual authenticity have been and worked more

experimental and free. Still, in works of arts of Turkish painting, even though

the painters have generally used the colour in their paintings dominantly, the

colour has never acquired a distinct function as the main element or main

formal structure, or main structure or substance of form. 
Türkiye’de Kentlere İlişkin Bazı Göstergelerin Öğrenci Başarısına Etkisinin Çok Değişkenli Doğrusal Regresyon ile Modellenmesi
Authors: KARAKUL Aygülen
Published: May 2018

Bu çalışmada Türkiye’deki en yaygın merkezi sınav olan üniversiteye giriş sınavlarındakibaşarıda, öğrencilerin yaşadığı yere ilişkin çeşitli göstergelerin etkisininincelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada bağımlı değişken olarak öğrencilerin2016 Lisans Yerleştirme Sınavlarındaki Türkçe-Matematik, Türkçe-Sosyal veMatematik-Fen Puanları; bağımsız değişkenler olarak İllerde Yaşam Endeksi değişkenleriele alınmış ve çok değişkenli doğrusal regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır.Elde edilen bulgulara göre Türkçe-Matematik alanındaki başarı üzerinde yaşanankente ilişkin eğitim, altyapı hizmetleri ve yaşam memnuniyeti değişkenlerininistatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir etkisi vardır. Bu değişkenlerdeki değişim kenttekiöğrencilerin ortalama puanlarındaki değişimin % 70,2’sini açıklamaktadır. Türkçe-Sosyal alanındaki başarı üzerinde gelir ve servet, eğitim, altyapı hizmetlerideğişkenlerinin istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir etkisi vardır. Bu değişkenlerdekideğişim kentteki öğrencilerin ortalama puanlarındaki değişimin % 62,1’ini açıklamaktadır.Matematik-Fen alanındaki başarı üzerinde ise eğitim değişkenininistatistiksel olarak anlamlı etkisi vardır ve bu değişkendeki değişim öğrencilerinMatematik-Fen alanı puanlarındaki değişimin % 55,1’ini açıklamaktadır.
Sovyetler Birliği’nde Komünist İdeolojinin Eğitime Yansımaları: 1920’li ve 1930’lu Yıllar
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Burcu
Published: May 2018

1917 devrimiyle Rusya’da iktidarı ele geçiren Bolşevikler tüm dünyada büyük sesgetirdi. Sosyalizm, ilk defa bir ülkede hayat buluyordu. Devrim, Bolşeviklerin önemlibir başarısıydı ancak buna zafer demek o dönem için henüz erkendi. Çünkü halkınbüyük bir çoğunluğu devrim ideallerini benimsemiş olmaktan uzaktı. Bu nedenleasıl zafer sosyalist bir toplumun yaratılmasıyla mümkün olacaktı. Bunun için eğitimsisteminde köklü reformlara ihtiyaç vardı. Bu çalışmada, öncelikle Sovyet eğitimsisteminin kuruluşu ve bu süreçte karşılaşılan problemler hakkında genel bir bilgiverildi. Ayrıca 1920’li ve 1930’lu yılların siyasi anlayışı arasındaki farklılıkların eğitimalanına nasıl yansıdığı açıklandı. Ancak esas olarak, Sovyet toplumunun ideolojikdönüşümünde eğitimin nasıl bir rol oynadığı sorusuna cevap arandı.
Tanzimat Edebiyatının Epistemolojisine Eleştirel Bir Bakış: Düalite ve Öğretmen-Yazar/Öğrenci Okur İlişkisi
Authors: GÜNGÖR Bilgin
Published: May 2018

Tanzimat döneminin düşünsel yapısı ve edebi

estetiği üzerine Ziya Gökalp’ten Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar’a; Hilmi Ziya Ülken›den

Mehmet Kaplan’a kadar pek çok aydın çeşitli yorumlar getirmişlerdir. Bu

yorumlar, barındırdıkları çeşitli tezlerle birlikte, çoğunlukla “düalite”

ekseninde yürür. Tanzimat dönemi -ve sonraki dönem- aydınlarının kaleme aldığı

edebi ve edebiyat-dışı eserler göz önünde bulundurulduğunda bu “postula”nın

somut bir temeli olduğunu söyleyebilmek mümkündür. Bununla birlikte Jale Parla,

Babalar ve Oğullar (Tanzimat Romanının Epistemolojik

Temelleri) adlı eserinde, Tanzimat döneminin düşünsel evreni üzerine farklı yorumlar

getirmiş ve böyle bir evren için “düalite” kavramının yersiz olduğunu; bu dönemin

aydınlarının ve romancılarının eserlerinde Doğulu değerlere evcilleştirilmiş

Batılı değerlerin -en azından Beşir Fuad’a kadar- sorunsuzca eklemlendiğini

ileri sürer. Ayrıca bu dönem romancıları ve roman kahramanları ile okur kitlesi

arasında “baba-oğul” ilişkisine benzer bir ilişkinin somutlaştığını; Tanzimat

Fermanı ile yetkileri kısıtlanan  padişahın

toplum karşısındaki “baba”lığını bu dönemde romancıların -ve genel Tanzimat aydınlarının-

üstlendiğini belirtir. Şüphesiz Parla’nın söz konusu tezleri, kısmen somut bir

zemine otursa da, çalışmamız sırasında da görüleceği gibi, bu dönem romancılarının

–ve genel olarak Tanzimat aydınlarının- eserleri göz önünde bulundurulduğunda,

oldukça “yanlışlanabilir” bir konumda belirir.
Tabae Roma Dönemi Kırmızı Astarlı Seramikleri
Authors: KOÇYİĞİT Oğuz
Published: May 2018

Bu çalışma Denizli ili, Kale ilçesi sınırlarında yer alan antik Tabae yerleşim yerinden ele geçmiş olan bir grup kırmızı astarlı Roma seramik kabını kapsar. Bu kırmızı astarlı kaplar, Roma döneminin tipik seramikleri olarak bilinen terra sigillataların, doğudaki merkezlerde üretilen türevlerinden oluşurlar. Daha çok Doğu Sigillataları (Eastern Sigillata) olarak adlandırılan bu kaplar, Tabae’nin Roma devri seramikleri arasında ayrı ve nitelikli bir grup oluştururlar. Bunlar arasında etütlük nitelikteki bazı kırık ya da çatlak kaplar olmakla birlikte, çoğunluğu envanterlik olarak değerlendirilen tam kaplardan meydana gelir. Bu kısa çalışma kapsamında, Tabae’de ele geçen bu Doğu Sigillataları hamur ve form özellikleri bakımından gruplara ayrılmışlar, benzerleri ile yapılan analojik değerlendirmeler sonrası tarihlenmeye çalışılmışlardır. Buna göre, kapların çoğunluğunun Batı Anadolu orijinli sigillatalar olduğu ve çeşitli merkezlerden ithal edildikleri anlaşılmıştır. Tüm bunlar, Tabae antik kentinin Hellenistik dönemden itibaren özellikle de Roma dönemi boyunca bulunduğu coğrafya içerisinde önemli bir yerleşim yeri olduğunu ve çevresindeki diğer yerleşim yerleri ile sıkı bir ticari ilişki içinde olduğunu göstermektedir.  
The validity of Running Anaerobic Sprint Test to assess anaerobic power in young soccer players
Authors: Hazir Tahir , Kose Mehmet Goren , Kin-Isler Ayse
Published: May 2018

BACKGROUND:

Studies have shown that Running Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) is population specific.

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate the validity of RAST in assessing the anaerobic power of young soccer players.

METHODS:

Thirty-one volunteer young amateur soccer players underwent a standardized WAnT test and a RAST test in random order. Peak power (PP), average power (AP), minimum power (MP), fatigue index (FI), blood lactate (LA), heart rate (HR) and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were determined during the tests.

RESULTS:

No significant differences were found between RAST-PP and WAnT-PP. RAST-AP and RAST-FI were significantly lower than that of WAnT whereas, RAST-MP was significantly higher than WAnT-MP. RAST-LA[Formula: see text] was significantly lower than WAnT-LA[Formula: see text]; however, mean and peak RAST-HR were significantly higher than WAnT. RPE responses were found to be similar between the tests. PP, AP and MP from the two tests were significantly correlated. The standard errors of the estimates values for PP, AP and MP were [Formula: see text] 78.5 W, [Formula: see text] 44.4 W and [Formula: see text] 38.7 W, respectively. Peak and mean HRs from two tests were significantly correlated. No significant association was present between RAST-LA and RAST-RPE, and WAnT-LA and WAnT-RPE, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS:

Although recruiting different physiological and metabolic processes, RAST may be used in place of WAnT to assess the anaerobic characteristics of young soccer players.
Skin aging as a mechanical phenomenon: The main weak links
Authors: Kruglikov Ilja L. , Scherer Philipp E.
Published: May 2018

From a mechanical point of view, human skin appears as a layered composite containing the stiff thin cover layer presented by the stratum corneum, below which are the more compliant layers of viable epidermis and dermis and further below the much more compliant adjacent layer of subcutaneous white adipose tissue (sWAT). Upon exposure to a strain, such a multi-layer system demonstrates structural instabilities in its stiffer layers, which in its simplest form is the wrinkling. These instabilities appear hierarchically when the mechanical strain in the skin exceeds some critical values. Their appearance is mainly dependent on the mismatch in mechanical properties between adjacent skin layers or between the skin and sWAT, on the adhesive strength and thickness ratios between the layers, on their bending and tensile stiffness as well as on the value of the stress existing in single layers. Gradual reduction of elastic fibers in aging significantly reduces the skin’s ability to bend, prompting an up to 4-fold reduction of its stability against wrinkling, thereby explaining the role of these fibers in skin aging. While chronological and extrinsic aging differently modify these parameters, they lead to the same end result, reducing the critical strain required for the onset of instabilities. Comparing of mechanical properties of the skin presented as a bi-, tri- or tetra-layer structure demonstrates the particular importance of the papillary dermis in skin aging and provides the arguments to consider the undulations on the dermal-epidermal and dermal-sWAT interfaces as the result of mechanical bifurcation, leading to structural instabilities inside of the skin. According to this model, anti-aging strategies should focus not as much on the reinforcement of the dermis, but rather aim to treat the elastic mismatch between different adjacent layers in the skin and sWAT as well as the adhesion between these layers.
Morphometric variation in the species of two subfamilies of lycaenid butterflies (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) of Bangladesh
Authors: Akand S , Bashar MA , Rahman S , Khan HR
Published: May 2018

A laboratory examination was done on the morphometric variation of lycaenid butterflies. Identifying characteristics, viz. forewing length (FWL), hind wing length (HWL), body length (BdL) and antennal length (AntL) were used for the analysis. A total of 514 individuals of lycaenid butterflies was identified under two subfamilies Polyommatinae and Theclinae. Among them 265 individuals were placed under 19 species of Polyommatinae and 249 individuals under 25 species of Theclinae. ANOVA tests were conducted to find differences between the butterfly species of the two subfamilies through identifying characters like FWL (F=10.37, P=0.005), HWL (F=3.81, P=0.067), BdL (F=5.78, P=0.027) and AntL (F=2.77, P=0.114). A linear regression analysis of FWL, HWL, BdL and AntL of the species under the two subfamilies showed significant differences between Polyommatinae and Theclinae. These differences stand among the species of both the subfamilies and produced good results to identify the species more correctly.J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2017, 3(1): 9-16
Entomofauna of four spots of Chittagong University campus and their relative abundance and diversity
Authors: Nasiruddin M , Shiuli FA
Published: May 2018

Relative abundance and diversity of insects were studied in the four spots of Chittagong University Campus, from October 2015 to September 2016. The studied insect orders were- Odonata, Orthoptera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera. Two families under Odonata, four under Orthoptera, five under Coleoptera, three families under Hymenoptera and eight under Lepidoptera were examined from the four study spots. Among these, sixteen species of Odonata, eight species of Orthoptera, Coleoptera and Hymenoptera in each and 32 Lepidoptera species were identified. Highest numbers of insects (276) was collected in April'16 and December'15 whereas lowest numbers of insects (201) were collected in October'15. The highest abundance (906) of insects was found in Spot 3 (Hilly area), medium (785) in Spot 1 (Pond area) and lowest (642) and (648) in Spot 2 (Garden area) and Spot 4 (Artificial forest area), respectively. Lepidoptera (1217) was the most dominant order in the four studied spots followed by Odonata (636), Coleoptera (395), Hymenoptera (381) and Orthoptera (352). The average highest species richness, species diversity and species evenness were observed in October'15 (2.40 ± 0.11), August'16 (2.22 ± 0.03) and August'16 (0.96 ± 0.01), respectively and lowest in April'16 (2.18 ± 0.04), April'16 (1.98 ± 0.07) and April'16 (0.85 ± 0.03), respectively. During the study period, the highest species richness was observed in Spot 2 and Spot 4 (2.32 ± 0.03) and lowest in Spot 3 (2.13 ± 0.02); the highest species diversity was observed in Spot 3 (2.16 ± 0.02) and lowest in Spot 1 and Spot 2 (2.04 ± 0.03); and the highest species evenness was observed in Spot 3 (0.93 ± 0.01) and lowest in Spot 1 and Spot 2 (0.88 ± 0.01). Abundance and diversity of insects were dependent on seasonal fluctuation, and also on ecological and environmental conditions.J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2017, 3(1): 55-64
Minimally Actuated Walking: Identifying Core Challenges to Economical Legged Locomotion Reveals Novel Solutions
Authors: Schroeder Ryan T , Bertram John EA
Published: May 2018

Terrestrial organisms adept at locomotion employ strut-like legs for economical and robust movement across the substrate. Although it is relatively easy to observe and analyze details of the solutions these organic systems have arrived at, it is not as easy to identify the problems these movement strategies have solved. As such, it is useful to investigate fundamental challenges that effective legged locomotion overcomes in order to understand why the mechanisms employed by biological systems provide viable solutions to these challenges. Such insight can inform the design and development of legged robots that may eventually match or exceed animal performance. In the context of human walking, we apply control optimization as a design strategy for simple bipedal walking machines with minimal actuation. This approach is used to discuss key facilitators of energetically efficient locomotion in simple bipedal walkers. Furthermore, we extrapolate the approach to a novel application—a theoretical exoskeleton attached to the trunk of a human walker—to demonstrate how coordinated efforts between bipedal actuation and a machine oscillator can potentially alleviate a meaningful portion of energetic exertion associated with leg function during human walking.
Dog Theft: A Case for Tougher Sentencing Legislation
Authors: Harris Lauren K.
Published: May 2018

Dogs, and other companion animals, are currently classed as “property” in theft sentencing legislation for England and Wales. This means that offenders who steal dogs are given similar sentences to those that steal inanimate objects. This review presents the argument that the penalty for dog theft should be more severe than for the theft of non-living property. Evidence of the unique bond between dogs and humans, and discussion of the implications of labelling a living being as mere “property” are used to support this argument. The review concludes that the Sentencing Council’s guidelines should be amended so that offences involving the theft of a companion animal are deemed to be a Category 2 offence or above. The review further proposes that “theft of a companion animal” should be listed in the Sentencing Council’s guidelines as an aggravating factor.
Effects of Mulberry Fruit (Morus alba L.) Consumption on Health Outcomes: A Mini-Review
Authors: Zhang Hongxia , Ma Zheng Feei , Luo Xiaoqin , Li Xinli
Published: May 2018

Mulberry (Morus alba L.) belongs to the Moraceae family and is widely planted in Asia. Mulberry fruits are generally consumed as fresh fruits, jams and juices. They contain considerable amounts of biologically active ingredients that might be associated with some potential pharmacological activities that are beneficial for health. Therefore, they have been traditionally used in traditional medicine. Studies have reported that the presence of bioactive components in mulberry fruits, including alkaloids and flavonoid, are associated with bioactivities such as antioxidant. One of the most important compounds in mulberry fruits is anthocyanins which are water-soluble bioactive ingredients of the polyphenol class. Studies have shown that mulberry fruits possess several potential pharmacological health benefits including anti-cholesterol, anti-obesity and hepatoprotective effects which might be associated with the presence of some of these bioactive compounds. However, human intervention studies on the pharmacological activities of mulberry fruits are limited. Therefore, future studies should explore the effect of mulberry fruit consumption on human health and elucidate the detailed compounds. This paper provides an overview of the pharmacological activities of mulberry fruits.
Electrospun Porous PDLLA Fiber Membrane Coated with nHA
Authors: Qiang Linhui , Zhang Cong , Qu Feng , Wu Xiaonan , Wang Hongyan
Published: May 2018

Porous poly- D, L-lactic acid (PDLLA) electrospinning fiber membrane was prepared, and nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) was adsorbed and wrapped into it during the unique shrinking process of the PDLLA fiber membrane to fabricate the PDLLA/nHA composite membrane scaffold for tissue engineering. Compare with the composite fibers prepared by blend electrospinning, most of nHA particles are observed to distribute on the surface of new type composite fibers, which could significantly improve the water wettability and induce the cellular adherence. FTIR analysis indicated that the PDLLA/nHA composite fibrous membrane was formed by physical adsorption. The combination was probed by scanning electron microscope, thermo-gravimetric, water contact angle and mechanical property analysis. It was proved that the nHA particles’ content and distribution, surface wettability, modulus and tensile strength of PDLLA/nHA composite fibrous membrane were influenced by the concentration of nHA dispersion and pores on the PDLLA fiber surface. The 10.6 wt % PDLLA/nHA composite fibrous membrane exhibits a more balanced tensile strength (3.28 MPa) and surface wettability (with a water contact angle of 0°) of the composite mats. Scanning electron microscope and confocal laser scanning microscopy images of chondrocyte proliferation further showed that the composite scaffold is non-toxic. The adherence and proliferation of chondrocytes on the 10.6 wt % PDLLA/nHA fibrous membrane was significantly improved, compared with PDLLA mat. The 10.6 wt % PDLLA/nHA composite fibrous membrane has potential application value as scaffold material in tissue engineering.
An Automated Segmentation Method for Lung Parenchyma Image Sequences Based on Fractal Geometry and Convex Hull Algorithm
Authors: Xiao Xiaojiao , Zhao Juanjuan , Qiang Yan , Wang Hua , Xiao Yingze , Zhang Xiaolong , Zhang Yudong
Published: May 2018

Statistically solitary pulmonary nodules are about 6% to 17% of juxtapleural nodules. The accurate segmentation of lung parenchyma sequences of juxtapleural nodules is the basis of subsequent pulmonary nodule segmentation and detection. In order to solve the problem of incomplete segmentation of the juxtapleural nodules and segmentation inefficiency, this paper proposes an automated framework to combine the threshold iteration method to segment the lung parenchyma images and the fractal geometry method to detect the depression boundary. The framework includes an improved convex hull repair to complete the accurate segmentation of the lung parenchyma. The evaluation results confirm that the proposed method can segment juxtapleural lung parenchymal images accurately and efficiently.
On the Robustness of No-Feedback Interdependent Networks
Authors: Wang Junde , Lao Songyang , Huang Shengjun , Bai Liang , Hou Lvlin
Published: May 2018

The continuous operation of modern society is dominated by interdependent networks, such as energy networks, communication networks, and traffic networks. As a result, the robustness of interdependent networks has become increasingly important in recent years. On the basis of past research, a no-feedback interdependent networks model is introduced. Compared with previous work, this model is more consistent with the characteristics of real interdependent systems. In addition, two types of failure modes, unilateral failure and bilateral failure, are defined. For each failure mode, the influence of coupling strength and dependency strength on the robustness of no-feedback interdependent networks was analyzed and discussed in relation to various giant component sizes. The simulation results indicated that the robustness of the no-feedback interdependent networks was inversely proportional to coupling strength and dependency strength, and the effect of coupling strength and dependency strength on the robustness was equivalent. These conclusions are beneficial for helping researchers and engineers to build more robust interdependent systems.
Protective Activity of Erythropoyetine in the Cognition of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Pedroso Ivonne , Garcia Marité , Casabona Enrique , Morales Lilia , Bringas Maria , Pérez Leslie , Rodríguez Teresita , Sosa Ileana , Ricardo Yordanka , Padrón Arnoldo , Amaro Daniel
Published: May 2018

Introduction: Treatment strategies in Parkinson’s disease (PD) can improve a patient’s quality of life but cannot stop the progression of PD. We are looking for different alternatives that modify the natural course of the disease and recent research has demonstrated the neuroprotective properties of erythropoietin. In Cuba, the Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM) is a cutting edge scientific center where the recombinant form (EPOrh) and recombinant human erythropoietin with low sialic acid (NeuroEPO) are produced. We performed two clinical trials to evaluate the safety and tolerability of these two drugs in PD patients. In this paper we want to show the positive results of the additional cognitive tests employed, as part of the comprehensive assessment. Materials and method: Two studies were conducted in PD patients from the outpatient clinic of CIREN, including n = 10 and n = 26 patients between 60 and 66 years of age, in stages 1 to 2 of the Hoehn and Yahr Scale. The first study employed recombinant human (rhEPO) and the second an intranasal formulation of neuroEPO. All patients were evaluated with a battery of neuropsychological scales composed to evaluate global cognitive functioning, executive function, and memory. Results: The general results in both studies showed a positive response to the cognitive functions in PD patients, who were undergoing pharmacological treatment with respect to the evaluation (p < 0.05) before the intervention. Conclusions: Erythropoietin has a discrete positive effect on the cognitive functions of patients with Parkinson’s disease, which could be interpreted as an effect of the neuroprotective properties of this molecules. To confirm the results another clinical trial phase III with neuroEPO is in progress, also designed to discard any influence of a placebo effect on cognition.