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Negotiating Costs and Benefits Among 2008 Olympic Volunteers: A Social Exchange Perspective
Authors: Wang Yan , Derom Inge , Theeboom Marc
Published: February 2020

Significant financial investments in organizing sport mega-events (SME) and training SME volunteers are frequently justified on the basis that local organizations can benefit from a larger pool of experienced volunteers following the event. By employing social exchange theory as a theoretical
framework, this study explores the connection between the SME volunteer experience and subsequent volunteer behavior as a potential return on investment. In-depth interviews have been conducted with 15 Chinese volunteers who participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games. Qualitative
data offers a rich, contextualized view to understand the long-lasting impact of previous SME volunteer experiences, including not only the perceptions in terms of benefits and costs but also its influence on subsequent volunteering elsewhere in the postevent period. We identified that volunteers
continue to garner benefits from their SME experience, even 8 years after the event, and mainly in the forms of social, career-related, training, Olympic-related, psychological, and extrinsic benefits. The costs perceived from the SME appear to fade away because the direct costs were covered,
and the opportunity costs were low for student volunteers. The theoretical explanations of (future) volunteer behavior provided mixed evidence in the scope of three social exchange theory propositions (i.e., rationality, deprivation–satiation, and approval–aggression proposition).
Findings provide valuable insights to inform organizers of SME and other activities to pay more attention to the volunteer experience and to optimize volunteer benefits and costs. Additional improvements in volunteer recruitment are important for Beijing, in preparation of hosting the 2022
Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Phenolic Antioxidants of Auricularia Species and Their Inhibitory Effects on α-Amylase, α-Glucosidase and Acetylcholine Esterase Activities
Authors: Feng-Ling Si , Shu-li Duan , Xiao Wang , Lin-Ling Wang
Published: February 2020

Auricularia is the genus of an edible jelly fungus known for its high nutritional value and good taste. In this study, the phenolic contents and in vitro bioactivities of four Auricularia species were investigated. The total phenolic contents ranged from 3.5 to 20.1 μmol gallic acid equivalents/g. Gallic acid, chlorogenic acid and rutin were the predominant phenolic acids present in the soluble fractions of the four species of Auricularia. Particularly, we identified gallic acid and rutin in A. cornea, gallic acid in A. heimuer and selenium-rich A. cornea var. Li, and chlorogenic acid in A. cornea var. Li. In addition, selenium-rich A. cornea var. Li. showed antioxidant properties including inhibitory activity against ABTS, free radical scavenging capacity and lipid peroxidation resistance. The selenium-rich A. cornea var. Li showed superior inhibitory activities toward α-amylase and acetylcholine esterase (IC50 311.7 and 388.6 μg/mL, respectively) compared to other three Auricularia cultivars. The A. cornea var. Li (IC50, 271.4 μg/mL) displayed strong inhibition towards α-glucosidase. The results suggest that a submerged culture of Auricula is an effective method to produce total phenolics which could potentially be used as a natural antioxidant in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
The Effects of Two Different Creatine Formulations on Muscle Bioenergetics in Men
Authors: Sergej M. Ostojic , Valdemar Stajer , Jelena Ostojic , Milan Vranes , Jutta Fischer , Peter Kreutzmann , Tom Pfannenschmidt
Published: February 2020

A novel colloidal creatine formulation has been suggested to be superior to creatine monohydrate for improving plasma creatine levels after single-dose administration in animal research. However, if colloidal creatine supremely affects creatine levels in the skeletal muscle and blood of healthy humans remains currently unknown. This double blind, cross-over, randomized, creatine monohydrate-controlled pilot trial evaluated serum and skeletal muscle levels of creatine before and during single-dose colloidal creatine (Creaphil®) administration in five healthy men. Five healthy volunteers aged 24.0 ± 1.7 years (weight 79.2 ± 7.4 kg; height 181.0 ± 5.7 cm) were supplemented with single dose of 5 g of colloidal creatine or creatine monohydrate, with skeletal muscle and serum levels of creatine monitored at baseline and during post-administration for 10 h in five intervals. At each assessment at the lab, the participants completed magnetic resonance spectroscopy for right vastus medialis muscle and clinical chemistry studies. Colloidal formulation resulted in a more powerful rise in vastus medialis creatine levels comparing to creatine monohydrate, as evaluated with the area under the concentration-time curve calculation (108.5 ± 15.9 mM · h vs. 103.3 ± 15.1 mM · h; P = 0.01). This was accompanied by a significantly higher serum creatine level after colloidal creatine administration at 30 min post-administration (158.4 ± 21.2 μmol/L vs. 121.0 ± 38.9 μmol/L; P = 0.05). No participant reported any adverse events during the trial. These results suggest that colloidal creatine is a preferred and safe alternative to creatine monohydrate for improved creatine bioavailability after single-dose administration. However, more studies are needed to evaluate its effectiveness and safety after long-term supplementation.
Inactivation of Nf-κb Pathway by Taxifolin Attenuates Sepsis-Induced Acute Lung Injury
Authors: Weiyan Chen , Wujian Deng , Songwei Chen
Published: February 2020

Acute lung injury is a clinical syndrome consisting of a wide range of acute hypoxemic respiratory failure disorders. Sepsis is a serious complication caused by an excessive immune response to pathogen-induced infections, which has become a major predisposing factor for acute lung injury. Taxifolin is a natural flavonoid that shows diverse therapeutic benefits in inflammation- and oxidative stress-related diseases. In this study, we investigated the role of taxifolin in a mouse model of cecal ligation and puncture-induced sepsis. Cecal ligation and puncture-operated mice presented damaged alveolar structures, thickened alveolar walls, edematous septa, and hemorrhage compared to sham-treated controls. Cecal ligation and puncture mice also showed increased wet-to-dry (W/D) lung weight ratio and elevated total protein concentration and lactate dehydrogenase level in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Taxifolin treatment protected animals against sepsis-induced pulmonary damage and edema. Septic mice presented compromised antioxidant capacity, whereas the administration of taxifolin prior to cecal ligation and puncture surgery decreased malondialdehyde concentration and enhanced the levels of reduced glutathione and superoxide dismutase in mice with sepsis-induced acute lung injury. Moreover, cecal ligation and puncture-operated mice showed markedly higher levels of proinflammatory cytokines relative to sham-operated group, while taxifolin treatment effectively mitigated sepsis-induced inflammation in mouse lungs. Further investigation revealed that taxifolin suppressed the activation of the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells signaling pathway in cecal ligation and puncture-challenged mice by regulating the phosphorylation of p65 and IκBα. In conclusion, our study showed that taxifolin alleviated sepsis-induced acute lung injury via the inhibition of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells signaling pathway, suggesting the therapeutic potential of taxifolin in the treatment sepsis-induced acute lung injury.
Total Flavonoid and Phenolic Contents and Antioxidant Activities of Spermacoce Latifolia Extracts
Authors: Ying Luo , Min-Min Li , Zhao-Hui Cao , Xiao-Bo Hu , Shuang-Yang Tang , Jia-Ni Li , Hai-Yan Shen
Published: February 2020

The present study compares different extraction methods for recovery of total phenolics and flavonoids from Spermacoce latifolia and their antioxidant properties. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents were assessed by Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminium chloride colorimetric method respectively, while antioxidant activities were evaluated by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, 2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) and ferric reducing antioxidant power assays. Results showed that the n-butanol fraction exhibited the highest content of total phenolics (57.97 ± 1.99 mg gallic acid equivalents/g extract). Besides, the highest content of total flavonoids (168.16 ± 0.65 mg rutin equivalents/g extract) and the highest antioxidant activities of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl assay (SC50 = 51.44 ± 0.24 μg/mL), 2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) assay (SC50 = 10.94 ± 0.11 μg/mL), and ferric reducing antioxidant power assay (8.36 ± 0.10 mmol Fe(II)/g extract) were observed for the ethyl acetate fraction. The high level of total flavonoids in the ethyl acetate fraction might be the major contributors towards the antioxidant activity. To conclude, the ethyl acetate fraction of S. latifolia might be used as natural antioxidants.
Penerapan Pembelajaran Kooperatif Dalam Perkuliahan Konseling Kelompok Pada Mahasiswa Bimbingan Konseling Fakultas Dakwah Dan Ilmu Komunikasi UIN Raden Intan Lampung
Authors: Saifuddin Muhammad , Nasution Sri Ilham
Published: February 2020

The results of Class Counseling student learning outcomes VI semester Counseling Guidance Department, Faculty of Da'wah and Communication Studies, UIN Raden Intan Lampung in the previous year showed the low ability of students, especially in the subject of group dynamics and stages of group counseling. This condition is caused by poor understanding and skills regarding group counseling, new material, and lecture models or approaches used by lecturers are not optimal. Therefore, the problem solved through this research is "Can the application of the Cooperative Learning Model (STAD) improve the quality of Group Counseling lectures?". Class interventions in this study were carried out in two cycles. Data collection is done by testing and observation techniques. Benchmark of success of the action is if the average formative test score of the student is more than or equal to 70 (B) and the classical learning completion is at least 75%, the value of student learning activities and the lecturer perfomance score is at least 70 or B. Average acquisition Student formative test scores after the application of the cooperative learning model (STAD) in the first cycle were 71.21 and the classical learning completion was 63.16%. In cycle II student learning outcomes increased by 4.79 points to 76 and classical learning completion increased by 21.05% to 84.21%. Student learning activities in the first cycle reached a value of 77.5 (B) and in the second cycle increased by 6.25 points to 83.75 (A). The lecturer performance, in cycle I obtained a value of 78.75 (B) and in the second cycle increased to 83.12 (A). Thus, it can be concluded that through the cooperative learning model (STAD), the quality of Group Counseling lectures at the Guidance Counseling Department can be improved. It is therefore recommended, lecturers who are able to take Group Counseling courses, especially on group dynamics material and stages of group counseling use cooperative learning models (STAD) as an alternative.
Polymorbidity and heterogeneity of intact bone tissue in patients with malignant and metastatic bone tumors
Authors: Ternovoy Nikolay , Drobotun Oleg , Kolotilov Nikolay
Published: February 2020

Polymorbidity is the presence of several synchronically occurring diseases (genetically or pathogenetically related or unrelated) in one person at different stages and phases of their development, is accompanied by higher mortality rates, higher disability rates, treatment side effects, increased consumption of the patient’s body resources, lower quality of life.
The purpose of the article is to demonstrate the association of polymorbidity and intact bone tissues’ heterogeneity in patients with malignant and metastatic bone tumors.
Material and methods. 16 patients with benign bone tumors, 25 – with primary malignant bone tumors and 22 – with metastatic bone tumors were investigated with multispiral tomography scanner: 33 (52.4 %) men and 30 (47.6 %) women aged 25 to 75 years. The control group consisted of 37 patients with suspected tumor lesions of the bones, but the diagnosis was not confirmed. To assess polymorbidity in patients, the CIRS-G system was applied.
Conclusion. An increase in polymorbidity level is associated with a decrease in RGD and an increase in the texture heterogeneity of computed tomographic images of the spongy and compact bones (the pattern is reliable, P <0.01) in the series: practically healthy individuals, patients with benign tumors, patients with malignant tumors, patients with metastatic tumors.
Evaluación de los elementos de enseñanza y de aprendizaje en el aula según lo perciben maestros y estudiantes
Authors: Grajales Guerra Tevni
Published: February 2020

La supervisión de la labor docente ha conducido al uso de diversas estrategias y criterios para evaluar el desempeño: (a) la aplicación de pruebas estandarizadas a nivel nacional a fin de evaluar el desempeño docente, (b) el juicio de expertos, (c) las calificaciones que el alumno obtiene en un curso en particular y (d) la evaluación que los estudiantes hacen de sus maestros. La evaluación del docente por parte del alumno es estudiada en esta investigación en comparación con la autoevaluación que hace el docente de su desempeño personal. De un total de 107 clases de diversas especialidades se observa que, aunque los alumnos (N = 1455) y maestros (N = 56) parecen percibir el proceso de enseñanza y de aprendizaje de la misma manera, no necesariamente lo valoran igual. Características tales como la personalidad del maestro y el grado de conocimiento pedagógico que tienen el maestro o el alumno son variables que pueden explicar cómo los estudiantes y los maestros evaluan el desempeño docente. El estudio recomienda la evaluación de los estudiantes respecto al desempeño de su maestro como un recurso valioso pero no suficiente para calificar el desempeño docente, por lo que propone la combinación de otras estrategias, tales como la evaluación entre colegas, la autoevaluación y el juicio de expertos, como criterios complementarios al momento de hacer una evaluación sumativa del desempeño profesional.
Desafíos de la educación superior en el nuevo milenio
Authors: Aranda Fraga Fernando
Published: February 2020

Obra reseñada:

Hirsch, W. Z. y Weber, L. E. (Eds.). (1999). Challenges facing higher education at the millennium. Phoenix, Arizona: The American Council on Education/The Oryx Press.
Soil and Vegetation Pollution from an Abandoned Mining Area Situated in Hunedoara County, Romania
Authors: Dinu Cristina , Ungureanu Eleonora Mihaela , Vasile Gabriela Geanina , Kim Lidia , Ionescu Ioana , Ene Corina , Simion Marius
Published: February 2020

The soils situated near the abandoned mines are highly polluted with metals due to the discharge and dispersion of mine waste into nearby air, water (surface and groundwater) and soil. Heavy metals may be transferred to humans through ingestion, inhalation or dermal absorption and can produce serious health problems affect the nervous, endocrine and immune systems, hematopoietic function and cellular metabolism. This paper investigates the presence of metallic elements from fourteen soil samples (seven sampling points) and thirty-six vegetation samples (different types of leaves, plants, roots and tree barks). The samples were collected from six different sites located in an abandoned mining area and from a point (blank sample) located 5 km in the SV direction of the quarry. The results obtained for soil samples show an overrun of the alert and / or intervention threshold for the following metals: arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, lead and zinc. The analytical investigation for vegetation samples indicated that concentration for calcium, magnesium, cadmium, chromium, manganese, nickel, lead, zinc were situated over the normal range in some samples. The analytical investigations were performed by optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The study�s conclusion indicates that, as result of soil acidic pH and high mobility of some metals, metallic elements migrate from soil to vegetation.
Electro-insulating Paper Degradation in Various Electro-insulating Fluids
Authors: Lingvay Iosif , Patru Ion , Ungureanu Livia Carmen , Stanoi Valerica , Bors Adriana Mariana
Published: February 2020

The durability and safe operation of electrical equipment and devices with mixed insulation systems (solid/fluid - electro-insulating paper/oil) is determined by the insulation aging under simultaneous and synergic actions of electrical, thermal and chemical stress factors etc. In this context, degradations of insulating paper exposed to thermal aging in 5 different types of electro-insulating fluid have been studied experimentally.
Liquid chromatography determinations have shown that the total content in furan products (resulting from cellulose degradation) in mineral oils is substantially higher than in electro-insulating fluid sorts based on of synthetic ester and/or natural ester (vegetable oil). This is due to the temperature between 90 oC and 130 oC when the activation energy of the furans formation process is up to 7.5 times lower in mineral oils than in ester-based oils. Degree determinations of cellulose polymerization (viscosimetric method) before and after exposure to heat treatment indicated that mineral oils degrade the electro-insulating paper much more strongly than ester-based oils (both synthetic and natural). Obtained results by liquid chromatography and by viscosity are in accordance with the images obtained by optical microscopy (at X 100).
Study of Collagen Hydrogel Biodegradability Over Time
Authors: Zainescu Gabriel A. , Albu Luminita , Constantinescu Rodica Roxana
Published: February 2020

Hydrogels have drawn the interest of researchers over the past decade, due to their intrinsic properties for applications in medicine, agriculture [1,2], food industry, pharmaceuticals, environmental protection and biomaterials, etc. Obtaining hydrogels with collagen structure by hydrolyzing pelt waste and using them for applications in agriculture is a novelty, considering that the collagen structure is currently used only in medicine. The paper presents an experimental model for obtaining hydrogels with collagenous structure from pelt waste resulting from the liming process. As a biological material, the hydrogel with collagen structure is a complex medium, optimal for the development of a variety of biodeteriogenic organisms due to a considerable amount of protein as well as the presence of lipids and carbohydrates that provide an excellent nutrient substrate for many biological species. During the phase of incorporation into the soil of the collagen hydrogel, proteolytic bacteria develop particularly, stimulated by humidity and possibly by temperature, thus producing biodegradation.The paper presents the methodology for studying the biodegradability of collagen hydrogel with encapsulated nutrients.
Studies on Cerium Electrochemistry in High Temperature Ionic Liquids
Authors: Popescu Ana Maria , Constantin Virgil
Published: February 2020

The cathodic behavior of Ce3+ ions in LiF-NaF-BaF2, LiF-NaF-NaCl and NaCl-KCl molten salts at 730� C has been studied using different electrochemical techniques. The decomposition potential (Ed) and the cathodic overvoltage were determined by introducing NaCeF4 as electrochemical active species using steady-state potential-current curves recorded under galvanostatic conditions. The values of |Ed| were 1.85 V in LiF-NaF-BaF2, 2.114 V in LiF-NaF-NaCl and 2.538 V in NaCl-KCl, respectively. It was also found that the ohmic drop potential in melt is not dependent on NaCeF4 concentration and it rises as the current intensity increases. The Tafel slopes and other kinetic parameters were calculated on the assumption that the cathodic process consisted of direct discharge of Ce3+, with no solvent-solute interaction. In order to elucidate the mechanisn of cathodic process the cyclic voltammetry technique was finally used. From the evolution of the voltammograms we conclude that the electrochemical reduction of Ce3+ ion is actually a reversible process on the molybdenum electrode and cathodic reduction of Ce3+ takes place in one single step involving three electron exchange. Our study adds to the accumulating data and confirms available results of electrodeposition of metalic cerium from molten salts using NaCeF4 as solute.
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals - the X Factor in Different Pathologies
Authors: Cocolos Andra Maria , Dumitru Nicoleta , Nedeltcheva Petrova Eugenia , Cocolos Ion , Tiglis Mirela , Dragomirescu Razvan Florin Ion , Olaru Maria , Dumitru Alina , Ghemigian Adina Mariana
Published: February 2020

Endocrine disruptors (ED) are exogenous agents that interfere with the normal function of the endocrine system and they are considered environmental chemicals with estrogen-like and/or anti-androgenic activity with important impact on the reproductive axis. They act via nuclear receptors, non-nuclear steroid receptors, nonsteroidal receptors, orphan receptors, and different enzyme pathways involved in the biosynthesis and/or metabolism of steroids. The molecules identified as ED and sources of exposure are diverse and vary worldwide, including from natural chemicals found in human and animal food (the main source) up to synthetic chemicals, such as as solvents, plasticizers, pesticides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals etc. ED are incriminated in the occurrence of malignant tumors, birth defects, attention deficit disorders, cognitive impairment, brain development, deformations of the body (including limbs), disturbance of sexual development, menstrual irregularity, precocious puberty, feminizing or masculinizing effects, abortion, not least obesity and decreased fertility. The principles of action are still studied and controversial, therefore, it is difficult to determine the minimum level at which adverse effect occurs and further studies are required.
Evaluation of Electrical Characteristics for PMMA-TiO2 Nanocomposites Used in Dentistry
Authors: Eftimie Totu Eugenia , Voicila Elena , Pistritu Vlad , Nechifor Gheorghe , Cristache Corina Marilena
Published: February 2020

In this paper, it is studied the influence of TiO2 nanoparticles content (0.2-5% wt:wt) on the electrical conductivities and the dielectric constants of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) nanocomposites used for 3D printing in dentistry. The nanocomposites films, which have been obtained applying the casting method followed by UV exposure, were mounted in a four electrodes cell for the electrochemical a.c. impedance analysis. The experimental data showed that both the dielectric constant and the electrical conductivity increase with increasing amounts of nano-TiO2 in nanocomposites. However, the change in the electrical conductivity is not significant for less 1% nano-titania added.
Photonic Transmission of a Circular Aperiodic Superlattice Made of GaAs and Metamaterial Equivalent of NaCl
Authors: Szota Michal
Published: February 2020

The article analyzes the transmission properties of a circular aperiodic superlattices in the visible light range. The tests were carried out for the metamaterial equivalent of NaCl, which was defined as material A and GaAs - material B. Structure with the generation number of the L = {3, 4} circular superlattices was analyzed for P and S type of polarization. The structures were made of 250 nm and 300 nm layers thickness. The tests showed differences in transmission depending on the polarization. Also shown is the effect of increasing the thickness of the layers on the transmission.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Events Clinical correlations
Authors: Salaru Delia Lidia , Plesoianu Carmen Elena , Olaru Adina , Arsenescu Georgescu Catalina
Published: February 2020

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been described as an independent predictor of mortality and cardiovascular morbidity, and several studies link OAS and atrial fibrillation, although further investigations are needed to fully understand the common physiological mechanisms. The aim of the study was to identify the cardiovascular risk and events of a population diagnosed with OAS and to discover the predisposing factors of the appearance of AF in these patients. Demographic, clinical, laboratory and echocardiographic data were taken from 101 patients previously diagnosed with OSA and admitted to our cardiovascular unit. In a population with cardiovascular risk factors and cerebrovascular events, the prevalence of atrial fibrillation was 63.7%, whereas ventricular arrythmias occurred in 31.4%. The only prediction factor for AF in OSA population was the history of myocardial infarction; other predisposing factors take account for a small number of cases. The presence of a significant association between OSA and markers of cardiovascular disease would warrant the development of a strategy to consider more aggressive therapeutic approaches.
Is There a Sex Difference of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction?
Authors: Anghel Larisa , Prisacariu Cristina , Arsenescu Georgescu Catalina
Published: February 2020

Conventional cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and dyslipidemia, increase the risk of developing acute myocardial infarction. Primary prevention studies have shown that early detection and aggressive treatment of risk factors prevent cardiovascular events. In women, coronary artery disease appears up to 10 years later in life than in men. We analyzed the presence of conventional risk factors in patients with acute myocardial infarction and compared findings according to sex. We observed that more than 90% of patients included in the study had at least one of these risk factors, hypertension and diabetes predominated in women and smoking was more frequent in men. Because many of these risk factors are modifiable and amenable to treatment, an early detection and aggressive treatment can prevent cardiovascular events.
Glycosylated Hemoglobin and the Severity of Sleep Obstructive Apnea
Authors: Otelea Marina Ruxandra , Trenchea Mihaela , Arghir Oana Cristina , Velescu Luiza , Dantes Elena , Bechir Edwin Sever , Elsaafin Mahmoud , Rascu Agripina
Published: February 2020

This research revealed a strong relation between apnea- hypopnea index (AHI), average blood oxygen saturation (avSpO2) measured with the pulse oximeter, oxygen desaturation index (ODI) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, not previously diagnosed with diabetes. Data from biochemistry, fundamental biology and previous clinical monitoring reports were integrated in interpreting this relation. The analysis concluded that high levels of HbA1c limit the relevance of avSpO2 in evaluating OSA severity. ODI maintains a strong association with AHI in high levels HbA1c group.
AS DISPUTAS PELA ATIVIDADE APÍCOLA NO SERTÃO DO PIAUÍ
Authors: Telles Ribeiro May Waddington
Published: February 2020

A apicultura no sertão nordestino se inicia com a chegada da abelha africanizada à região onde índios e camponeses tradicionalmente extraíam o mel de melíponas e trigonas para alimentação da família. No esforço de domesticação da apis melifera, atores com distintas racionalidades econômicas e ambientais formaram uma rede produtiva, comercial e técnica na qual há uma significativa dependência do empresário por parte do pequeno produtor. A flora da Caatinga se revela um pasto apícola espetacular e essa indústria ganha visibilidade quando, em 2003, o preço do mel se quadruplica no mercado internacional. O governo estadual promove investimentos na atividade, introduzindo novos critérios de eficiência e de gerenciamento na rede produtiva, gerando disputas pelos canais de beneficiamento e comercialização na competição pelo mercado internacional. Este se aquece de sobremaneira em torno do mel, agora valorizado enquanto orgânico, sustentável e socialmente justo. O presente artigo analisa o desenvolvimento da rede, identificando os diferentes atores envolvidos e as disputas e diferenças entre suas visões de desenvolvimento e sustentabilidade, considerando o período de 2003 a 2011.
National Identities and Imperfection in Contemporary Irish Literature: Unbecoming Irishness
Authors: Prudente Patricia De Aquino
Published: February 2020

Gonzáles-Arias, Luz Mar (ed.). National Identities and Imperfection in Contemporary Irish Literature: Unbecoming Irishness. London; Palgrave Macmillan, 2017. 248pp.
Hubungan Mobilisasi Dini dengan Involusi Uterus pada Ibu Post Partum Spontan di Wilayah Kerja Puskemas Kembaran I Banyumas
Authors: Yuliani Diah Atmarina , Achyar Khamidah
Published: February 2020

Masa nifas merupakan masa kritis baik bagi ibu maupun bayinya 60% kematian ibu terjadi setelah persalinan dan 50% kematian ibu pada masa nifas terjadi dalam 24 jam pertama yang sebagian besar disebabkan karena perdarahan postpartum. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi mobilisasi dini pada ibu post partum spontan, mengidentifikasi involusi uterus pada ibu post partum spontan, menganalisis hubungan antara mobilisasi dini dengan involusi uterus pada ibu post partum spontan. Desain penelitian menggunakan desain korelasional dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah seluruh ibu post partum spontan dengan masa nifas sampai hari ke-7 di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kembaran I. Sampel menggunakan sampel jenuh. Analisa data menggunakan uji statistic Chi Square(X2). Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa ibu post partum yang melakukan mobilisasi dini sebesar 61,6%, ibu post partum yang mengalami involusi uterus normal sebesar 61,6% artinya ada hubungan mobilisasi dini dengan involusi uterus pada ibu post partum spontan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kembaran I Banyumas (ρ = 0,001). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bidan memfasilitasi mobilisasi dini 2-12 jam post partum dengan mengajari dan memberikan leaflet tentang mobilisasi dini kepada ibu post partum sehingga mobilisasi dini bisa berjalan dengan baik dan benar.
Faktor – faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pemilihan Tempat Persalinan di Desa Siaga Wilayah Puskesmas Kaliangkrik Kabupaten Magelang
Authors: Puspitasari Dian
Published: February 2020

Program Desa Siaga adalah bentuk pendekatan pelayanan kesehatan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat agar dapat hidup mandiri di bidang kesehatan, melalui Desa Siaga diharapkan dapat meningkatkan cakupan persalinan oleh tenaga kesehatan (nakes) di fasilitas kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor predisposisi, pendukung dan kebutuhan terhadap pemilihan tempat persalinan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan potong lintang dengan 130 responden. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis secara bivariabel dan multivariabel menggunakan uji chi-Square dan regresi logistik ganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dari 130 ibu yang bersalin dengan bidan desa, 70 ibu memilih tempat persalinan di rumah. Variabel yang memiliki hubungan dengan pemilihan tempat persalinan adalah karakteristik predisposisi usia (p=0,036), pendidikan (p=0,001), paritas (p=0,001), budaya (p<0,001), sedangkan tingkat pengetahuan tidak berhubungan (p=0,796). Karakteristik pendukung penghasilan keluarga (p<0,001) memiliki hubungan, sedangkan jarak (p=0,329), manfaat askes (p=0,288) dan persepsi tentang Desa Siaga (p=0,234) tidak ada hubungan. Karakteristik kebutuhan pengambil keputusan (p<0,001) dan kunjungan ANC (p<0,001) terdapat hubungan, sedangkan riwayat komplikasi hamil tidak ada hubungan (p=0,972). Hasil analisis multivariabel menunjukkan karakteristik predisposisi (pendidikan, paritas, dan budaya), pendukung (penghasilan keluarga) serta kebutuhan (pengambil keputusan dan jumlah kunjungan ANC) berhubungan secara simultan terhadap pemilihan tempat persalinan di Desa Siaga. Jumlah kunjungan ANC merupakan faktor yang paling dominan berhubungan dengan pemilihan tempat persalinan. Simpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan antara karakteristik predisposisi, pendukung dan kebutuhan terhadap pemilihan tempat persalinan dan ketiga faktor tersebut secara simultan berhubungan terhadap pemilihan tempat persalinan di Desa Siaga Wilayah Puskesmas Kaliangkrik Kabupaten Magelang. Puskesmas diharapkan memperhatikan hal tersebut sehingga dapat meningkatkan pemanfaatan PKD.
Efektivitas Kelengkapan Pendokumentasian Buku KIA untuk Deteksi Resiko Tinggi Kehamilan di Puskesmas Wilayah Kota Pekalongan
Authors: Meikawati Pedvin Ratna , Setyowati Ana , Ulya Ni'matul
Published: February 2020

Buku Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak (KIA) merupakan bentuk peran serta aktif keluarga dan masyarakat dalam bidang kesehatan ibu dan anak. Keberhasilan penerapan buku KIA sebagai salah satu alat untuk meningkatkan cakupan pelayanan KIA tidak terlepas dari peran para pihak terkait dengan kesehatan ibu hamil, ibu bersalin, bayi baru lahir, bayi dan anak balita. Buku KIA memiliki beberapa kegunaan antara lain sebagai pedoman yang dimiliki ibu dan anak yang berisi informasi dan catatan kesehatan ibu dan anak, dan juga buku KIA berfungsi sebagai satu-satunya alat pencatatan kesehatan ibu dan anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kelengkapan pendokumentasian data ibu hamil dari buku KIA di Puskesmas Wilayah Kota Pekalongan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kombinasi kuantitatif dan kualitatif (mixed methodology). Penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan metode penelitian survey (survey research method) dan pendekatan cross sectional yaitu variabel-variabelnya diukur dalam waktu bersamaan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah buku KIA, sedangkan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah bidan yang sedang berdinas di Puskesmas dengan masa kerja minimal 1 tahun dan ibu hamil yang sedang memeriksakan kehamilannya yang besarnya sampel ditentukan dengan metode incidental sampling dan purposif sampling berdasarkan puskesmas yang digunakan. Hasil uji dengan regresi logistic didapatkan nilai p value < 0,05 dan nilai Exp (B) ≥ 2 adalah variabel masa kerja . Variabel masa kerja dengan p value 0,095, nilai Exp (B) 10,0 (OR ≥ 2), sedangkan variabel anamnesa tidak mempunyai p value < 0,05 yaitu dengan p value 0,341, nilai Exp (B) 3,0. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan tidak ada pengaruh masa kerja dan anamnesa secara bersama-sama terhadap kelengkapan pendokumentasian buku KIA untuk deteksi dini resiko tinggi pada kehamilan. Para bidan di Puskesmas Kota Pekalongan disarankan untuk lebih meningkatkan kelengkapan pengisian buku KIA dalam deteksi dini resiko tinggi ibu hamil. Meningkatkan motivasi kepada bidan dengan cara memberi penghargaan bagi bidan yang telah melaksanakan tugasnya dengan baik.
A comparison between indirect ELISA and tuberculin skin test in the diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis in Kenya
Authors: Muasya Daniel , Gitau George Karuoya , Andrew Thaiyah Gitau , Gakuya Daniel Waweru , Vanleeuwen John , Mbatha Peter
Published: February 2020

Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) is an important zoonotic disease which has remained persistent in many areas of the World. Control and eradication has proved problematic due to the challenges in effective screening and diagnosis. Limited information on the status of BTB in Kenya presents a need to investigate its occurrence in cattle population. The study was carried out using an indirect antibody Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA-IDEXX-USA) to assess the agreement with Comparative Intradermal Tuberculin Test (CITT) test results between August and December 2013 in Laikipia County. The study also determined the apparent prevalence of cattle BTB antibodies in Laikipia County. A total of 276 bovine serum samples were tested using MPB70 and MPB83 recombinant proteins as capture antigens in the ELISA kit. Data were recorded in Microsoft Excel and exported to SPSS 16.0 for analysis. Apparent prevalence was calculated as a proportion at 95% CI, Kappa statistics computed, and test of significance assessed by Chi-square and Fisher exact test.  The results showed an individual animal apparent prevalence of 3.9% (11/276) and a herd prevalence of 58.3% (7/12). There was no significant association between BTB infection and both animal level factors, breed and sex. Kappa agreement test between ELISA test and TST showed a good agreement at K= 0.65. This study reported the prevalence of BTB in cattle for the first time in Laikipia County Kenya using the IDEXX ELISA. The ELISA test was comparable to the tuberculin test which is used as the gold standard for screening TB on live animals. The two tests can be used alongside for series or parallel interpretation to achieve desirable diagnostic sensitivity and specificity in disease control programs.
INTERFERENSI GRAMATIKAL BAHASA MADURA TERHADAP PERCAKAPAN BAHASA ARAB SANTRI
Authors: Wahyuni Sri
Published: February 2020

The present study deals with Madura interference in Arabic. It aims at giving a thick explanation aboutgrammatical interferencewhich especially exists in Arabic conversation member for Syuâ€™bah al-Lughah al-â€˜Arabiyah. The data consist of word, phrase, clause, and sentencescontaining interference.There were 8example collected as data which were analyzed using error analysis framework and sociolinguistic perspective.The research findings show that there were four types of grammatical interference: the form of word, phrase,clause, and sentences.The study also shows that the interference was due to two factors: the bilinguality ofspeakerand the tendency of transferring old linguistic behavior in the new one (from Madura to Arabic).whichbasically due to the writersâ€™ constrains in Arabic grammatical.Key Word: language interference, grammatical interference, causes of interference
AbstrakPenelitian ini berkaitan dengan interferensi bahasa Madura dalam bahasa Arab. Tujuan penelitian ini adalahuntuk memberikan penjelasan tentang interferensi gramatikal yang ditemukan dalam percakapan bahasa Arabsantri anggota Syuâ€™bah al-Lughah al-â€˜Arabiyah. Data terdiri dari kata, frasa, klausa dan kalimat yang mengandunginterferensi.Ada 8 contoh dikumpulkan sebagai data yang dianalisis menggunakan kerangka analisis kesalahanpespektif soiolinguistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada empat jenis interferensi gramatikal: yang berupa kata,frasa, klausa dan kalimat. Faktor yang berkontribusi pada interferensi gramatikal ini adalah bilingualitas seorangpenutur dan kecendrungan mentransfer perilaku linguistik yang lama pada perilaku baru (dari bahasa Madurake bahasa Arab).Pada dasarnya ini semua karena dikarenakan oleh penutur terhadap gramatikal bahasaArab.
PENDIDIKAN AKHLAK
Authors: Edyanto Edyanto
Published: February 2020

Moral education is seen as part of national education goals. Moral education is considered as the first step indirecting students to a better path. This assessment is very realistic, considering the condition of students todayis increasingly alarming. Even though they are in an educational institution, students prefer to be uneducated.Some of them are trapped in various social crimes. Starting from criminal, criminal and other crimes. Thisappalling condition is a reflection for all parties, especially education practitioners. Education practitionersconsider it important to find alternative ways to improve this educational condition. There are educationaldirections and missions that are uprooted due to the temptations of the times. Thus, moral or moral educationwhen a situation like this is considered to be the answer to this problem.Key Word: Pendidikan, Akhlak, Moral Bangsa
AbstrakPendidikan akhlak dipandang sebagai bagian tujuan pendidikan nasional. Pendidikan akhlak dinilai sebagailangkah awal dalam mengarahkan anak didik ke jalan yang lebih baik. Penilaian ini sangat realistis, mengingatkondisi pelajar dewasa ini semakin memprihatinkan. Meskipun berada di dalam lingkungan lembaga pendidikan,namun anak didik lebih suka menjadi oknum yang tidak terdidik. Sebagian dari mereka terjebak dalam berbagaikejahatan sosial. Mulai dari tindak pidana, kriminal dan kejahatan lainnya. Kondisi yang memprihatinkan inimenjadi bahan renungan bagi semua pihak lebih-lebih para praktisi pendidikan. Para pemerhati praktisi pendidikanmenganggap penting dalam mencari jalan alternatif untuk membenahi kondisi pendidikan ini. Ada arah dan misipendidikan yang tercerabut akibat godaan zaman. Maka, pendidikan moral atau akhlak di saat situasi seperti inidianggap akan menjadi jawan persoalan ini.Kata Kunci: Pendidikan, Akhlak, Moral Bangsa
Teacherâ€™s Role and the Principles of Teaching Speaking Skill
Authors: Kamal Zainol
Published: February 2020

Speaking is productively skill because it can create many words continuously go on. some students want to speak in a certain condition or stimuli. An event when the students express freely what the are feeling in front of the class without being shy to his/her friends. Of course it is not far from teacherâ€™ role, how the teacher make his/her students become active in the class.So thatâ€™s why teacher role in this case is ultimate to create an active and creative students. Something that makes the role of teachet is important is if a teacher takes and play his/her role well applied un the class, it will indirectly motivate the students to show their ability up in front of the class and it will affect when the students are in public society.
The research showed that teacher role is ultimate in education due to make a class comfort either for the students or for the teacher to reach educational purposes. Additionally, The teacher played the role in the class more namely as Learning Manager role that applied in the class. The reasons are to make students fell comfort in joining the class, to make the students build their confidence up in order to be able to speak English, etc. Based on the result above, it is suggested for the English teacher to select the approppriate roles needed by the students. Teacher may combine or use more than one role in one subject. Then, teacher should pay attention to the students development in terms of studentsâ€™ speaking ability and have something which challege or treats the students more to speak such as using game or role play.
Key Word : Teacherâ€™s Role, Principles of teaching and Speaking
Pesantren dan Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Safradji Safradji
Published: February 2020

Pesantren as an Islamic educational institution with a boarding system is anaducation that with has astrategic position in tradinal society, especially amongstudents. This position anables pesantren to become a vehicle for effectiveempowerment for the community while remaining grounded in the cultural valuesthat underlie it.Islamic boarding schools appear to be an institution that has various facilities tobuild the potential of students, not necessarily terms of moral, intellectual andspiritual values, but also physical and material attributs.The article talk camly about the pesantren and Islamic higher educations. ThatIslamic boarding schools and Islamic higher education can be synchronize as aninnovative effort to prepare the human resources needed in this day.Keywords : Pesantren and Islamic higher EducationPendahuluan
Organizational Climate Conditions and Work Productivity of State Civil Apparatus Towards the Year of Politics in Gorontalo Province
Authors: Bokingo Agus Hakri
Published: February 2020

This study aims to obtain an overview of the organizational climate and its influence on the productivity of ASN work in Gorontalo Province. A total of 46 employees from 8 SKPD (Service Unit Work Unit) were made as speakers and were given questionnaires to obtain information regarding their perceptions regarding organizational climate and measuring how high their work productivity was. The researcher revealed that the organizational climate in the Gorontalo Provincial Government so far was quite conducive. However, towards the political year, according to respondents, there were often several maneuvers carried out by SKPD leaders. Likewise, the work productivity of employees is fairly good. It is proven by the annual performance report that shows the performance achievement of employees who meet the target. Improving work productivity is also influenced by organizational climate conditions. The results of the study show that the organizational climate influences the work productivity of the state civil apparatus in Gorontalo Province. Of the many factors that can affect work productivity, 10.3% of them are influenced by organizational climate factors.Keywords: Organizational Climate, Work Productivity, Year of Politics, ASN
Comparison of Financial Performance Analysis of PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia. Tbk and PT. Indosat. Tbk Period 2012-2016
Authors: Dai Novarolina
Published: February 2020

This study aims to compare the financial performance of PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk with PT. Indosat Tbk The 2012-2016 period uses the Financial Ratio method which includes liquidity ratios, leverage / solvency, activity, profitability. Based on the Statistical Test, it was obtained that all financial ratios of PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk and PT. Indosat Tbk there is a significant difference. In descriptive analysis it can be concluded that the current ratio, debt to asset ratio, total asset turnover and return on assets of PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk is better than PT. Indosat Tbk. So that from the two companies it can be concluded that PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk has better financial performance compared to PT. Indosat Tbk during the period 2012-2016.Keywords: Financial Ratio, Financial Performance
Occupational Safety and Health Employees at PT. PLN Area of Gorontalo City
Authors: Asnawi Melan Angriani
Published: February 2020

This study aims to determine the extent of the provision of employee Occupational Safety and Health programs at PT PLN Gorontalo City. This study involved 86 people as respondents, the results showed that the health and safety mechanism can create a safe working environment and can create quality, reliable, superior and competitive human resources so as to increase work productivity and the goals of the company will be achieved. in accordance with the company's vision and mission.Keywords: Organizational Climate, Work Productivity, Year of Politics, ASN.
Comparison of Public Sector Service Quality
Authors: Rauf Clara Rizky Triani , Juanna Andi
Published: February 2020

This study aims to obtain information, information, and data about things that have not been previously known. This study examined and analyzed how the Comparison of Service Quality in the Delivery Unit of the Prof.Dr.H.Aloe Saboe Regional General Hospital and Toto Kabila Gorontalo Hospital. The population in this study were visitors at the Public Hospital Unit of Prof.Dr.H.Aloei Saboe and Toto Kabila Hospital. In this study the number of samples used was 80 respondents. In determining the sample, the sampling technique used is the accidental sampling technique. The reference used to measure whether there is a difference between service quality received and expected by visitors is the 5 dimensions of service quality (tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy). The results showed that the significance value (sig-2 tailed) was 0.002 for perception. At the 5% significance level the value is significant because the significance is 0,000 0,05, so it is concluded that there are differences in perceptions of service quality of Rs Aloe Saboe and Rs Toto Kabila so that H1 is accepted. The results of the independent analysis of sample t-test of significance value (sig-2 tailed) amounted to 0,000 for expectations. At the 5% significance level the value is significant because the significance is 0,000 0,05, so it is concluded that there are differences in service quality expectations of Rs Aloe Saboe and Rs Toto Kabila so H2 is accepted.