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Specyfika dezadaptacyjnych przekonań w zaburzeniach osobowości: charakterystyka psychometryczna polskiej translacji i trawestacji Kwestionariusza Przekonań (Personality Beliefs Questionnaire, PBQ)
Authors: Zawadzki Bogdan , Popiel Agnieszka , Pragłowska Ewa , Newman Cory
Published: February 2018

The present analyses focused on the adaptation of the Personality Beliefs Questionnaire (PBQ) – a tool measuring beliefs specific to personality disorders. Two Polish versions of the PBQ were developed: a translation of the original version consisting of 126 items, and a modified version comprised of 124 items (the scale for borderline personality was made diagnostically independent; the scale for schizotypal personality was added, and the items were assigned to the scales not only on the basis of their content but also on the basis of factor analysis results). For both versions, indicators of measurement reliability and validity were obtained based on results from more than 1,600 subjects. The data showed that the scales of both versions demonstrated acceptable reliability in terms of both internal consistency and temporal stability. The values of convergent validity of the scales in both versions were comparable (correlations with scales of the SCID-II questionnaire for Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis II and TALEIA-400A: Test for AxiaL Evaluation and Interview for Clinical, Personnel, and Guidance Applications, assessing personality disorders), but scales of the modified PBQ version showed better discriminant validity (its internal structure also was very clearly confirmed by the results of confirmatory factor analysis). Insufficiently high convergent validity was found for both PBQ versions, including high intercorrelations among scales. Therefore, the discussion emphasized that although the PBQ allows for the identification of specific beliefs in personality disorders, it is not a diagnostic equivalent for tools assessing disorders per se.
The Pathological Big Five: An attempt to build a bridge between the psychiatric classification of personality disorders and the trait model of normal personality
Authors: Strus Włodzimierz , Rowiński Tomasz , Cieciuch Jan , Kowalska-Dąbrowska Monika , Czuma Iwona , Żechowski Cezary
Published: February 2018

The fifth edition of the DSM diagnostic manual has presented a hybrid system of personality disorder diagnosis, which integrates categorical and dimensional approach to diagnosis, building a kind of bridge between psychiatric classifications of disorders and psychological research on the structure of normal personality. The key element of this system is a new dimensional model of pathological personality traits. This article presents the results of the empirical verification of this model in Poland. The participants in the study were 754 individuals from the nonclinical population, aged 16–86 (M = 36.45, SD = 16.65), including 52% women. Normal personality traits were measured by means of the Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R), and pathological personality traits – by means of the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5); the risk of personality disorders was determined on the basis of SCID-II (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis II) questionnaire scores. The obtained results proved to be consistent with the expectations: (1) on the level of the five broad traits, the pathological DSM-5 model strongly corresponds to the Five-Factor Model of normal personality; (2) the DSM-5 model predicts the categories of disorders better than the Five-Factor Model does.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Materi Keimanan melalui Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe TAI (Team Assisted Individualization)
Authors: Lestari Atik
Published: February 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar mata pelajaran pendidikan agama islam materi iman kepada kitab-kitab Allah dengan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe TAI (Team Assisted Individualization) kelas V SD Negeri 2 Kauman kemusu semester 1 tahun 2013/2014. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang menggunakan tiga siklus, masing-masing siklus memiliki empat tahap, yaitu perencanaan (planing), tindakan (acting), pengamatan (observing), dan refleksi (reflecting). Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan deskriptif kuantitatif. Dalam penelitian ini terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar dari tolok ukur pencapaian KKM ≥70. Terjadi peningkatan ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa secara bertahap. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan  metode pembelajaran kooperatif tipe TAI yang tepat mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar. Hasil belajar siswa dapat meningkat, dilihat dari hasil tes formatif pada setiap siklus yaitu siklus I 27,78%, siklus II 72,22% dan siklus III 94,44% Mengacu pada hasil penelitian peneliti menyarankan kepada para guru atau calon guru untuk selalu meningkatkan inovasi pembelajarannya dengan menggunakan media, metode dan teknik yang bervariasi. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe TAI (Team Assisted Individualization) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa mata pelajaran PAI pada SD Negeri 2 Kauman Kecamatan Kemusu Kabupaten Boyolali Semester 1 tahun 2013/2014. This study aims to determine the learning outcome of Islamic religious education Faith in Holy Book material with cooperative learning method type of TAI (Team Assisted Individualization) in class V SD Negeri 2 Kauman Kemusu at the first semester year 2013/2014. It is a classroom action research. This study use three cycles, each cycle has four phases: planning, action, observation and reflection. Data analyses by descriptive qualitative and quantitative technique. In this study, there was an increase learning outcomes gradually to passing grade (KKM) ≥70. The findings indicate that the use of cooperative learning method, i.e. appropriate TAI, can improve learning outcomes. Students’ learning outcomes can be improved, judging from the results of formative tests at each cycle is the first cycle of 27.78%, 72.22% in second cycle and the third cycle 94.44% Referring to the results of the study, the researcher suggest to teachers or prospective teachers to improve learning by using varied media, methods and techniques. It can be concluded that the use of cooperative learning method type of TAI (Team Assisted Individualization) can improve student learning outcomes in PAI subject on SD Negeri 2 Kauman Kemusu Boyolali District in the first semester at the year of 2013/2014. Kata kunci:    hasil belajar, Pendidikan Agama Islam, Team Assisted Individualization
Studi Komparasi Implementasi Kurikulum KTSP dengan Kurikulum 2013 Mapel Pendidikan Agama Islam pada Kajian Standar Kompetensi
Authors: Rebawa Jaka
Published: February 2018

Ketegasan kurikulum dan implementasinya sangat dibutuhkan untuk membenahi kinerja pendidikan yang jauh tertinggal. Indonesia di era reformasi, telah mengalami tiga perubahan kurikulum, yaitu: KBK, KTSP dan K. 2013. Dari perkembangan kurikulum yang terjadi kemungkinan adanya perbedaan implemensi pada standar kompetensinya, maka hal ini perlu dikaji. Jenis penelitian ini kualitatif dengan pendekatan  fenomenologis. Objek studi pada implementasi KTSP dan K. 2013 di SMA N 1 Salatiga, SMA Islam Sudirman dan SMA N 1 Tengaran. Pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, dokumentasi dan wawancara dengan analisis induksi analitik. Hasil Penelitian: Implementasi KTSP PAI pada SK di SMAN 1 Salatiga, SMA Islam Sudirman Ambarawa dan SMAN 1 Tengaran Kabupaten Semarang  tahun pelajaran 2013/2014 telah terlaksana dengan baik karena telah mengikuti struktur kurikulum yang ditentukan,  Implementasi K. 2013 Mapel PAI pada SK terimplementasi baik, Standar Isi diturunkan dari SKL melalui KI. Perbedaan mendasar pada SK, SI dan SKL menjadi acuan utama pengembangan KTSP, sedangkan K. 2013 SKL dan KI menjadi acuan utama. Faktor penghambat adalah dalam memberikan penilaian, media riil, waktu, penyusunan RPP,  siswa kesulitan materi. Penanganannya dengan cara melengkapi sarpras, mengirim guru dalam pelatihan, menyederhanakan materi pelajaran, memberikan jam tambahan dan konsultasi akademik pada siswa.Curriculum assertiveness and its implementations are needed to improve educational performance that is far behind. Indonesia in the reform era, has undergone three changes of curriculum, namely: CBC, SBC and 2013 Curriculum. Fronm there, it is possible that there are differences in the implementations and competence standard, then it needs a study. it utilizes a qualitative research with phenomenological approach. The object of the study is the implementation of SBC and K., 2013 in SMA N 1 Salatiga, SMA Sudirman and SMA N 1 Tengaran. The data collection is through observation, documentation and interview with the analysis of analytic induction. the results are: the SBC implementation of PAI SK at SMAN 1 Salatiga, SMA Islam Sudirman Ambarawa and SMAN 1 Semarang 2013/2014 has performed well since they have followed the prescribed curriculum structure, K. 2013 Implementation of PAI SK is well , Content Standards is derrived from SKL through KI. The fundamental difference in SK, SI and SKL become the main reference of SBC curriculum development, whereas K. 2013 and KI become the main reference. The nhibiting factors are in providing an assessment, real media, time, preparation of lesson plans, the students' diffulty to the material. they are fixed by completing facilities, sending teachers to trainings, simplifying the materials, providing additional hours and academic advising to students. Kata Kunci: KTSP, Kurikulum 2013, Standar Kompetensi
Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dalam Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Islam di Madrasah
Authors: Nugroho Muhammad Aji
Published: February 2018

Perkembangan masyarakat dunia telah memasuki masyarakat informasi yang merupakan kelanjutan dari masyarakat modern dengan ciri-cirinya yang bersifat rasional, berorientasi ke masa depan, terbuka, menghargai waktu, kreatif, mandiri, dan inovatif, atau biasa disebut dengan global village yaitu Perkawinan antara teknologi transmisi mutakhir dengan komputer melahirkan sebuah era baru yaitu era informasi, yang dapat dikatakan sebagai world of the year. Disebut masyarakat informasi ditandai dengan penguasaan teknologi informasi, mampu bersaing, serba ingin tahu, imajinatif, mampu mengubah tantangan menjadi peluang, dan menguasai berbagai metode dalam pemecahan masalah. Sebab, problem yang muncul dizaman globalisasi ini jauh lebih kompleks dan memerlukan respons yang lebih beragam dan akomodatif, dan dengan menggunakan perangkat teknologi Informasi tersebut untuk mencari, mengeksplorasi, menganalisis, dan saling tukar informasi secara efisien dan efektif, siswa akan dengan cepat mendapatkan ide dan pengalaman dari berbagai kalangan dan pendidikan atau pembelajaran akan lebih berkembang dan terbantu terhadap proses pembelajaran bagi setiap siswa. The world society development has entered into information society as a continuation of modern society. The characteristics of the information society is rational, future-oriented, open-minded, appreciate the time, creative, independent, and innovative. The time of global village will be born is the fusion of sophisticated transmission technology with a computer that yield a new era of information age, as the world of the year. Community information society is characterized by the mastery of information and technology, is able to compete, inquisitive, imaginative, and able to turn challenges into opportunities, and master various methods in problems solving. These challenges require a response that is more diverse and accommodating. Information and technology are solution and response that serves to find, explore, analyze, and exchange information efficiently and effectively. Thus, students will quickly get the ideas and experiences of the various circles, so that learning will be more developed and assisted with the process of study by student. Kata Kunci: Teknologi Informasi, Pendidikan Islam, Pembelajaran
Pola Pembinaan Keagamaan Anak Jalanan dalam Membentuk Kepribadian
Authors: Famularsih Sari , Billah Arif
Published: February 2018

Artikel ini berusaha mengungkapkan tentang pentingnya pembinaan keagamaan untuk membentuk kepribadian anak jalanan yang identitasnya sebagai muslim yang kemudian ditunjukkan baik dalam perilaku dan kebiasaan. Banyak orang menganggap bahwa anak jalanan sebagai anak-anak menjadi seperti kehidupan orang dewasa, bekerja dalam waktu yang panjang untuk mendapatkan uang dalam kondisi yang berbahaya baik untuk perkembangan fisik dan kesehatan mereka. Begitu pula berdampak terhapat hilangnya kesempatan mereka untuk mengenyam pendidikan. Penanaman keagamaan untuk anak jalanan secara perilaku lahiriyah seperti berjalan, makan, minum, berkomunikasi dengan orang tua, teman dan yang lainnya adalah hal-hal yang penting. Sebagai contoh perilaku kepribadian adalah tulus, tidak iri hati, dan perilaku terpuji lainnya. Pembinaan keagamaan yang ditujukan kepada anak-anak jalanan dimaksudkan untuk memupuk pandangan hidup yang stabil berdasarkan nilai-nilai keislaman yang kemudian dapat digunakan untuk berpikir, berperilaku berdasarkan norma Islam ataupun kepribadian yang berdasarkan pendidikan pemikiran Islam yang memiliki faktor-faktor dasar yang berbeda. This article simply reveal about the importance of religious formation to form the personality of street children which is the identity of the individual has the hallmark of a moeslim, both shown in the behaviour and attitude of her inner outwardly. Some people judge the street children as a child too quickly into adult life, working for a long time to get a wage under conditions dangerous for their physical development and health, as well as miss access to education. The cultivation of the religious for the street children of lahiriyah behaviour such as walking, eating, drinking, communicating with parents, friends and others is very necessary. As examples of such inner Frank Burton Cheyne behavior, sincere, don't envy and other commendable attitude arising from within. The construction of the Islamic religion, addressed to children will be able to provide a steady view of life based on the values of Islam, was also able to get used to think, behave and behave according to the norms of Islam or personality in accordance with the teachings of Islam though has a different default factors. Kata kunci: pembinaan, kepribadian, keagamaan
Pengaruh Kematangan Emosi terhadap Sikap Tasamuh
Authors: Sofyan Aris
Published: February 2018

Penelitian ini berusaha untuk mengetahui pengaruh kematangan emosi terhadap sikap tasamuh dari mahasiswa semester delapan Pendidikan Agama Islam STAIN Salatiga pada tahun akademik 2013/2014. Penelitian ini ingin menjawab: 1) Bagaimana kematangan emosi siswa; 2) Bagaimana sikap dari tasamuh siswa; 3) Apakah ada pengaruh pada sikap tasamuh menuju kedewasaan emosional dari siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan populasi 45 responden. Data X dan Y dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: 1) Kematangan emosi mahasiswa tergolong sedang dengan prosentase (53,33%); 2) Sikap tasamuh siswa dengan persentase yang relatif tinggi (48,89%). Data dianalisis menggunakan korelasi product moment. nilai R-xy diperoleh 0,528 lebih besar dari nilai r-tabel dengan tingkat signifikansi 5% dari 0,294. Sementara di tingkat signifikansi 1%, r-hitung adalah 0,380. Dari hasil tersebut terlihat bahwa r-hitung lebih besar dari r-tabel maka Ha diterima, sehingga hasil 0,528 adalah signifikan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa hipotesis; 3) "Ada pengaruh kematangan emosi terhadap sikap tasamuh siswa" diterima berdasarkan analisis uji. This study sought to determine the effect of emotional maturity toward the attitudes of tasamuh of eight semester Islamic Religious Education students of STAIN Salatiga in the academic year 2013/2014. This research wants to answer: 1) How is the emotional maturity of the students; 2) What is the attitude of tasamuh of the students; 3) Is there any influence on the attitudes of tasamuh toward emotional maturity of the students. This study uses quantitative methods. The population is 45 respondents. The data X and Y are collected using questionnaires. The results showed: 1) Emotional maturity of the students are classified as moderate by percentage (53.33%); 2) The attitude of tasamuh of the students with relatively high percentage (48.89%). The data is analyzed using product moment correlation. R-xy values obtained 0.528 greater than the value of r-table with significance level 5% of 0.294. While in significance level 1%, r-count is 0.380. From the results it appears that r-count larger than r-table so Ha is received, thus the results of .528 is significant. It can be concluded that the hypothesis; 3) "There is the influence of emotional maturity toward attitude of tasamuh of the students" are accepted based on test analysis. Kata kunci: emosi, tasamuh, mahasiswa
ANALYZING PERFORMANCE OF SCALE HOTELS OF AHMEDABAD, INDIA
Authors: Singh Ajit Kumar
Published: February 2018

Purpose: Ahmadabad is not only one of the largest city and former capital city of Gujarat but also emerged as an important economic and industrial hub of North India. A latest study by Association Chambers of Commerce of India (ASSOCHAM) states that the percentage share of investments in hospitality sector in Gujarat has reduced from 29 percent for 2012- 13 to 14.5 percent as on June 2016. Henceforth, this paper tends to analyze the hotel’s performance in Ahmadabad city in terms of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), revenue generation, hotel’s room demand and supply.

Methodology: The study is based on secondary data of Smith Travel Research, Global. It is a descriptive cum longitudinal study and its approach is deductive. Four reports of Smith Travel Research (STR) Global i.e. Trend report: Ahmedabad (Publication date August 16, 2017), Market pipeline report (STRG): Ahmedabad (Publication date August 16, 2017) Profitability report: Ahmedabad (Publication date August 16, 2017) and STR India hotel review report (Publication date August, 2017) have been used for this study. The data is further analyze by SPSS and AMOS Version 20.

Main Findings: The findings of this papers supports that there is a significant growth in the room revenue earnings of scale hotels in Ahmedabad from January 2010 to June 2017. Paper also reveals that the percentage change in Average daily rate, Revenue per available room, Occupancy percentage and demand of rooms is higher than pan India and central India scale hotels.

Implications: The findings of this paper may provide helpful information to the investors and hospitality professionals who want to invest, run or understand the behavior of the Ahmedabad hotel market.

Limitations: However the present study is confine to the secondary data of 55 different scale hotels of Ahmedabad.

Originality: Many statistical tool such as one way ANOVA, Tukey HSD, Kruskal- Wallis test and a Co variance model is used for the better inference of the study. A comparison of KPIs between Ahmedabad scale hotels versus pan and central India hotel is conducted to understand the potential of hotel market in Ahmedabad city. .
Ultrasonography for Endotracheal Tube Placement Confirmation in an Emergency Setting - A Prospective Study in a Teritiary Hospital
Authors: Reddy Dr. A.Srikanth , Raj Kumar Reddy Dr.Inugala , Bindu Dr.Polupangu Hima
Published: February 2018

Background: Ultrasonography, clinical methods and capnography are used to confirm the proper placement of endotracheal tube. Ultrasonography was thought to have high sensitivity and specificity and took less when compared with other two methods.

Aims: To compare ultrasonography with the traditional clinical methods and the gold standard quantitative waveform capnography in confirming the proper placement of endotracheal tube.

Materials and Methods: We carried out a prospective cohort study on 120 patients who were indicated for intubation in an emergency department of a tertiary care hospital, Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, Telangana State, India. The study was carried out from June 2017 to December 2017. The confirmation of endotracheal tube placement was identified by three methods, ultrasonography, quantitative waveform capnography (end-tidal carbon dioxide) and traditional clinical method. The parameters recorded by three methods were confirmation of tube placement and time taken for tube placement.

Results: Out of the 120 intubation attempts, six (5 %) had esophageal intubations. Ultrasonography produced a sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis of 98.63% and 100%, respectively, which was statistically comparable with the other two methods. When the time taken to confirm tube placement was compared, it was found that ultrasonography took significantly less time. The time taken by ultrasonography, waveform capnography and clinical methods was 8.13 ± 1.27, 17.86 ± 2.34 and 20.13 ± 2.72 seconds respectively.

Conclusion: The endotracheal tube placement was confirmed by ultrasonography with comparable sensitivity and specificity to other two methods i.e. quantitative waveform capnography and clinical methods and it took less time.
Blood Groups, BT and CT in Medical and Para Medical Students-Gender Based Distribution and Their Relation. An Observational Study.
Authors: Nazeer Masarat , Aara Shaugfta , Rafiq Nadeema
Published: February 2018

Background: Evaluation of blood groups, bleeding and clotting time are the most important and initial hematological parameters done routinely and especially before any surgical procedure. Researches indicate that various gastrointestinal diseases like ulcers, cancers, UTIs, cardiovascular disorder , diabetes mellitus as well as thrombosis, epistaxis etc. are associated with ABO blood group system. Hemostatic parameters like BT and CT also vary in different blood groups.

Materials and methods: The available data of 400 students of 1st year of mbbs, bds and para medical courses was analyzed in every required  aspects i.e. sex, age, ABO and Rh blood groups, bleeding and clotting times. The standard antisera  (A, B, & D) was used to determine the blood group, Duke’s Method and Capillary tube method were used to find out bleeding and clotting time respectively. Finally, all the parameters were compared and analyzed statistically.

Results: Blood group B (44.5%) was the most common blood group in both genders followed by O (30.5%), A (21%), and AB (4%). Bleeding time was found to be prolonged >4 min in maximum number of group O (53%) followed by group A (26.4%), group B (14.2%), and then group AB(6.1%) but the difference was statistically significant (p = 0.00005). Similarly clotting time was >6 min in group O(54.5%) followed by group B=A(18.1%), group least in AB (9%),  but the difference was statistically significant (p = 0.19). Gender-wise bleeding time was more prolonged in females (67.3%) than males (32.6%) but the difference was statistically insignificant (p = 0.07), similarly clotting time too was prolonged more in females (81%)than males (18.2%) but again the difference was statistically significant (p = 0.04).

Conclusion : In our study, blood group B predominated followed by O, A, and AB. Bleeding time was prolonged >4 min in blood group O followed by A,B, and  AB whereas clotting time was prolonged >6 min in blood group O followed by A=B and then AB. Gender-wise bleeding and clotting time were higher in females than males.

Various blood related disorders, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases are associated with blood groups,  so people can take preventive measures according to their blood groups.
Muamma (conundrum) of Riba (Interest and Usury) in Major Religions in General and Islam in Particular
Authors: Khan Dr Ahmad Khalid , Aboud Dr Omar Abdullah Al , Faisal Dr. Syed Mohammad
Published: February 2018

Author did courage to undertake this project with his limited knowledge of Religion, therefore, he seek apology in advance with the readers if any mistake has been committed. This paper has no religious relevance rather author has strived to uplift the pride of Interest and rent by making study in different major religion. The paper entitled, “Muamma (conundrum) of Riba (Interest and Usury) in Major Religions in General and Islam in Particular” It is an attempt to study the indication given by the religion that why it is haram. Interest is a very interesting thing; almost in all major religion Riba (Interest and Usury) is Haram including Judaism, however one side in Judaism, the Torah and Talmud encourage the granting of loans if they do not involve interest, on the other hand the halakhah [applicable Jewish law] regarding free loans apply only to loans made to other Jews but it is permissible to make loans with Riba (Interest and Usury) to non-Jews.

Yet Riba (Interest and Usury) is Haram in most of the major religion because it disturbs the social fabric, it perturbs the connection which people share, which can facilitate to form an ethnically rich and in a social context cohesive community, Honestly speaking Riba (Interest and Usury) is not only the perpetrator for it, but Riba (Interest and Usury) is one of the cause for it.

On the other hand, where the purpose is for utilization when one has for some cause or other gone astray his earnings, to insist a fixed return where no homecoming is produced is frequently considered as iniquitous.  Especially so if the collateral demanded is the house in which the borrower lives or land from the prospect turn out of which he expects to pay back the loan.  All the way through the era, currency providers have used the first type of case to defend their business.  Ironically it is their appliance of it to the second set of circumstances that twisted the ground for the second type of spat.  

Nevertheless, by the last part of the thirteenth century a number of causes emerged which greatly destabilized the influence of the Orthodox Church.  In due course, the reformist faction, led by Luther (1483-1546) and Zwingli (1484-1531), approved to the charging of Riba (Interest and Usury) on the entreaty of human limitation
The Creative Process, Memoir, And Redemption
Authors: Karn Lawrence , Hattori Takahiko
Published: February 2018

Stories live to be told to others, Dan McAdams (2008) writes:

Life stories therefore are continually made and remade in social relationships and in the overall social context provided by culture. As psychosocial constructions, life stories reflect the values, norms, and power differentials inherent in societies, wherein they have their constitutive meanings. The construction of coherent life stories is an especially challenging problem for adults living in contemporary modern (and postmodern) societies, wherein selves are viewed as reflexive projects imbued with complexity and depth, ever changing yet demanding a coherent framing.

This paper considers the memoir as a kind of life story, to be explored through selected memoirists, researchers, and scholars by focusing on the relationship between identity construction, memory, history, and imagination. Narrative structure, as well as the compelling experiences and ideas detailed in memoirs, will be analyzed to arrive at a better understanding of issues related to the creative process.
Empreendimentos de Economia Solidária: Território Oeste Catarinense
Authors: Casagrande Andreia , Begnini Sérgio
Published: February 2018

Este estudo tem por objetivo apresentar os principais dados dos Empreendimentos de Economia Solidária (EES) existentes no Território Oeste Catarinense (TOC). Metodologicamente, classifica-se como quantitativo, exploratório e descritivo. Os dados coletados para este artigo são secundários, retirados do segundo mapeamento realizado pela Secretaria Nacional de Economia Solidária (SENAES). Os resultados indicam que os EES atuam, em sua maioria, na área rural, tendo como principal atividade econômica a produção e comercialização de seus produtos e, entre as motivações para atuar nos empreendimentos, a possibilidade de aumentar ou complementar a renda familiar. Dos sócios e sócias, 64% são agricultores familiares e comercializam os produtos oriundos da agricultura.
Desenvolvimento territorial no Brasil: uma análise a partir da concepção teórica de Karl Polanyi
Authors: Rodrigues Waldecy , Santos Nayara Silva
Published: February 2018

Este estudo objetiva analisar o desenvolvimento municipal no Brasil a partir da concepção teórica de Karl Polanyi. Para tal fim, foi criado o índice de desenvolvimento municipal polanyiano (IDMP). Os resultados encontrados mostram os municípios brasileiros, em sua maioria, têm características multidimensionais incipientes e que existe uma relação direta e positiva entre a pluralidade econômica e os níveis de qualidade vida.
Deoxypyridinoline and mineral levels in gingival crevicular fluid as disorder indicators of menopausal women with periodontal disease
Authors: Dharmayanti Agustin Wulan Suci , Kusumawardani Banun
Published: February 2018

Background: Menopause is a phase of a woman’s life marked by menstruation cycle cessation and an increased risk of periodontal disease. It can be caused by estrogen deficiency which alters the microenvironment in the sulcular gingival area and influences the composition and flow of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). GCF has been widely studied as a non-invasive diagnostic and predictive tool for periodontal diseases. However, insufficient reports exist that explore its role as a predictive or diagnostic tool for bone loss detection in menopausal women. Purpose: This study aimed was to investigate deoxypyridinoline (DPD) and mineral levels that could be utilized as disorder indicators in menopausal women with periodontal disease. Methods: This study represents a form of analytical observation. Eighty-four patients of the Dental Hospital, University of Jember who fulfilled certain criteria were recruited. The subjects were divided into two main groups based on the presence of periodontal disease, (gingivitis=26; periodontitis=58) which were subsequently divided into three sub-groups based on their menopausal phase (pre-menopausal=26; perimenopausal=40; post-menopausal=18). GCF was collected using paper points from the buccal site of a posterior maxillary tooth with each subject having their GCF taken on only one occasion. DPD analysis was conducted by means of an ELISA test. The analysis of calcium, magnesium and sodium incorporated the use of an Atomic Absorption Spectroscope (AAS), while that of phosphor was by means of a spectrophotometer. Statistical analyses were performed using a comparison and correlation test (p<0.05). Results: There were significant differences in DPD and the mineral level of GCF in menopausal women with periodontal diseases (p<0.05). DPD and mineral levels showed significant correlation to those of menopausal women with periodontal diseases and a pH of GCF. Conclusion: DPD and mineral level in GCF could be used as disorder indicators in menopausal women with periodontal diseases.
Grafting effectiveness of Anadara granosa shell combined with sardinella longiseps gel on the number of osteoblast-osteoclast cells
Authors: Hermanto Eddy , Sari Rima Parwati , Imaniar Asri Cahyadita Dwi , Anggoro Kevin
Published: February 2018

Background: Bone grafts derived from Anadara granosa shells contain calcium carbonate that possesses bone-healing properties. The combination of Sardinella Longiceps fish oil, containing EPA and DHA, and Anadara granosa shells was assumed to regulate the number of osteoblasts-osteoclasts during the bone-healing process. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Anadara granosa shell grafts, combined with Sardinella Longiceps fish oil, in the bone-healing process by observing the ratio of osteoblasts-osteoclasts in Rattus novergicus rats. Methods: The Wistar rat subjects (n = 25) were divided into five groups, namely: one untreated group (control), one group treated with bone grafts derived from Anadara granosa shells (P1), and the other three groups treated with a combination of Anadara granosa shells and Sardinella longiceps fish oil at concentrations of 10%, 20%, and 30% (P2, P3, and P4). Then, a wound equivalent in size to half the diameter of a round bur (±1.5mm) was intentionally inflicted on the right femur of all the subjects. The rats were subsequently sacrificed on day 14, their femur in the transversal side being cut before HE staining was completed. Thereafter, the ratio of osteoblasts to osteoclasts was measured by means of a light microscopy. The data was subsequently analyzed using one-way ANOVA. Results: The average number of osteoblasts in all research groups increased, viz: 9.420±0.8044 for control group (K), 12.080±0.79811 for group P1, 20.020±0.7190 for group P2, 25.940±0.7197 for group P3, and 36.280±0.9985 for group P4. Similarly, the number of osteoclasts in all groups subject to analysis also increased, namely: 1.73±0.098 for group K, 2.19±0.305 for group P1, 1.60±0.088 for group P2, 1.60±0.724 for group P3, and 1.80±1.302 for group P4. Moreover, the results of the One-way Anova test confirmed that there were no significant differences in osteoclasts between all research groups (p>0.05). The results of the one-way ANOVA and LSD tests confirmed there to be significant differences (p <0.05) between group K and other treatment groups (P1, P2, P3, and P4). Conclusion: The grafts derived from the combination of Anadara granosa shells and Sardinella longiceps gel can induce the production of osteoblasts, but not in the numbers necessary during the healing processin the femurs in Rattus novergicus rats.
Families’ Support and Influence on College Students’ Educational Performance
Authors: DeFauw Chloe , Levering Katelyn , Tendai Msipa Rosemary , Abraham Sam
Published: February 2018

The purpose of this study was to explore families’ support and influence on the educational performance of students on a faith-based campus in northern Indiana, USA. The study answered the following research question: How does families’ support influence college students’ educational performance? This research question was developed after reviewing the literature and coming to the realization that there is little research on families’ influence role in college students’ academic performance. The data was collected through in-depth interviews with 12 students who resided at the college campus. Themes recognized within the study were used to discuss families’ role in students’ academic performance. Considering the families’ role in students’ everyday life and the background support is vital to their educational performance. Themes included: (1) Frequency of contact with family, especially mother; (2) Levels of parental financial involvement; (3) Independence from family; (4) Siblings’ influence on academics; (5) Parents’ spiritual involvement; and (6) Parents’ educational background.
Prison Health Care Governance: Guaranteeing Clinical Independence
Authors: Pont Jörg , Enggist Stefan , Stöver Heino , Williams Brie , Greifinger Robert , Wolff Hans
Published: February 2018

Clinical independence is an essential component of good health care and health care professionalism, particularly in correctional settings (jails, prisons, and other places of detention), where the relationship between patients and caregivers is not based on free choice and where the punitive correctional setting can challenge optimal medical care.

Independence for the delivery of health care services is defined by international standards as a critical element for quality health care in correctional settings, yet many correctional facilities do not meet these standards because of a lack of awareness, persisting legal regulations, contradictory terms of employment for health professionals, or current health care governance structures.

We present recommendations for the implementation of independent health care in correctional settings.
Local-Level Adult Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Disparities: Chicago, Illinois, 2015–2016
Authors: Hughes Michelle M. , Saiyed Nazia S. , Chen Tiffany S.
Published: February 2018

Objectives. To investigate local-level adult influenza and pneumococcal vaccination disparities to inform targeted interventions.

Methods. Questions on influenza and pneumococcal vaccination uptake were included in a door-to-door community-based representative survey conducted in 10 Chicago, Illinois, neighborhoods in 2015 and 2016. A total of 1543 adults completed the survey, including 172 adults aged 65 years or older. We calculated adult influenza (≥ 18 years) and pneumococcal (≥ 65 years) vaccination coverage by community area and respondent characteristics.

Results. We observed significant differences in pneumococcal vaccination coverage between community areas (range = 18%–91%). Influenza vaccination coverage differed by gender, age, insurance coverage, acculturation, and confidence or trust in physician. Non-Hispanic Blacks were more likely to be vaccinated when they had higher confidence or trust in their physician (45% vs 20%; P < .01). Mexicans who reported less acculturation were more likely to be vaccinated than were Mexicans who were more acculturated (41% vs 27%; P = .02).

Conclusions. Striking disparities between neighborhoods and racial/ethnic groups in adult influenza and pneumococcal vaccination coverage highlight the need for improved local-level immunization coverage data.
Zika-Associated Microcephaly Epidemic and Birth Rate Reduction in Brazilian Cities
Authors: Diaz-Quijano Fredi Alexander , Pelissari Daniele Maria , Chiavegatto Filho Alexandre Dias Porto
Published: February 2018

Objectives. To estimate birth reduction potentially in response to Zika virus–associated microcephaly among the 36 largest Brazilian cities.

Methods. We analyzed the number of live births per month on the basis of information on approximately 8.2 million births from all of Brazil’s state capitals and cities that had more than 10 000 annual births.

Results. In the second half of 2016, the live birth rate was reduced by 7.78% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 6.64%, 8.89%; P < .001). This reduction was correlated with the Zika virus–associated microcephaly rate. In the cities with the highest microcephaly rate in 2015 (> 1 case per 1000 live births), the reduction in the live birth rate was 10.84% (95% CI = 8.58%, 13.04%).

Conclusions. The birth rate in the largest Brazilian cities during the second half of 2016 was significantly reduced, which is potentially the effect of a birth control recommendation prompted by an epidemiological alert.

Public Health Implications. The effects of population-based interventions should be weighed by considering the actual risk of disease and the sociodemographic impact of strategies such as birth control.
Storage Practices of US Gun Owners in 2016
Authors: Crifasi Cassandra K. , Doucette Mitchell L. , McGinty Emma E. , Webster Daniel W. , Barry Colleen L.
Published: February 2018

Objectives. To examine gun storage practices and factors influencing those practices among gun owners.

Methods. We conducted a nationally representative online survey of US gun owners (n = 1444) in 2016 to assess gun storage practices and attitudes, factors influencing storage practices, and groups that might effectively communicate regarding safe storage. We generated descriptive statistics by using cross-tabulations and used logistic regression to estimate characteristics that influenced safe storage practices.

Results. Forty-six percent of gun owners reported safely storing all of their guns. Factors associated with higher odds of reporting safe storage were having a child in the home (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.44; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.03, 2.03), only owning handguns (AOR = 1.84; 95% CI = 1.24, 2.73), and reporting that storage decisions were influenced by a gun safety course (AOR = 2.05; 95% CI = 1.54, 2.74) or discussions with family members (AOR = 1.39; 95% CI = 1.05, 1.86). Gun owners ranked law enforcement, hunting or outdoors groups, active-duty military, and the National Rifle Association as most effective in communicating safe storage practices.

Conclusions. Public health campaigns to promote safe gun storage should consider partnering with groups that garner respect among gun owners for their experience with safe use of guns.
The Inverse Equity Hypothesis: Analyses of Institutional Deliveries in 286 National Surveys
Authors: Victora Cesar Gomes , Joseph Gary , Silva Inacio C. M. , Maia Fatima S. , Vaughan J. Patrick , Barros Fernando C. , Barros Aluisio J. D.
Published: February 2018

Objectives. To test the inverse equity hypothesis, which postulates that new health interventions are initially adopted by the wealthy and thus increase inequalities—as population coverage increases, only the poorest will lag behind all other groups.

Methods. We analyzed the proportion of births occurring in a health facility by wealth quintile in 286 surveys from 89 low- and middle-income countries (1993–2015) and developed an inequality pattern index. Positive values indicate that inequality is driven by early adoption by the wealthy (top inequality), whereas negative values signal bottom inequality.

Results. Absolute inequalities were widest when national coverage was around 50%. At low national coverage levels, top inequality was evident with coverage in the wealthiest quintile taking off rapidly; at 60% or higher national coverage, bottom inequality became the predominant pattern, with the poorest quintile lagging behind.

Conclusions. Policies need to be tailored to inequality patterns. When top inequalities are present, barriers that limit uptake by most of the population must be identified and addressed. When bottom inequalities exist, interventions must be targeted at specific subgroups that are left behind.
BAYRÂMÎ-MELÂMÎ BİR ŞÂİR: HÂŞİMÎ EMÎR OSMAN EFENDİ
Authors: Sofuğlu Nesrin
Published: February 2018

Bu çalışmada, Hâşimî Emîr Osman Efendi (918-1513/1003-1595)’nin hayatı, tarikatı, eserleri, tasavvufî ve edebî şahsiyeti hakkında bilgi verilecektir.Mutasavvıf-şair Hâşimî (Saçlı Emîr) Osman Efendi OnAltıncı yüzyılda, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu topraklarında yetişen büyük şahsiyetlerden birisidir.Bayrami-Melami şeyhi olan Hâşimî, bir mutasavvıf-şair olarak kendi döneminde önemli roller üstlenmiştir. Emîr Osman Efendi “Hâşimî” mahlasıyla yazdığı şiirlerinde melâmet neşvesini işlemiştir.Literatürde Hâşimî Emîr Osman Efendi ile isimleri karışan bazı şahısların varlığı söz konusudur. Bu kişiler şairimiz ile aynı unvan, lâkap ve mahlasları kullanmışlardır. Dolayısıyla çağdaş araştırmacılar da bu karışıklıktan etkilenmiştir. İşte bu çalışmada bahse konu karışıklıklar birinci elden kaynaklar yardımıyla giderilmeye çalışılacaktır.
DOCENCIA E INTERDISCIPLINARIEDAD: DICCIONARIO, BASE DE DATOS Y RECURSO INTERACTIVO SOBRE CONCEPTOS DE LINGÜÍSTICA ORIENTADOS AL GRADO DE TRADUCCIÓN E INTERPRETACIÓN
Authors: Zamorano Aguilar Alfonso , Herruzo Gómez Ezequiel , Rodríguez Tapia Sergio , Castro Lora Pablo , Aragón Segura María , González de la Orden Sara , Guijarro Herrador Pasión , Molinos Sánchez Marina , Palma Arroyo Laura , Uceda Azañón Gonzalo
Published: February 2018

La incorporación de las TIC en todos los entornos y aspectos cotidianos tanto en el desarrollo personal como profesional, plantean la pertinencia de disponer de una herramienta que permita la consulta on-line de información por parte del alumnado, el registro de la información consultada y la generación de informes sobre la actividad del sistema. En el presente trabajo se muestra una herramienta docente en formato sistema web con determinadas características de seguridad, integridad de la información y acceso acreditado a distintos tipos de usuarios. Se trata de un entorno web que desarrolla e incluye el vocabulario técnico (términos y conceptos) básicos que un estudiante del Grado de Traducción e Interpretación necesita para el estudio y aprendizaje de la asignatura “Lingüística” del primer curso de dicho Grado. Incluye términos, definiciones, ejercicios y bibliografía básica.
Influence of Latitude on the US Great Plains East–West Precipitation Gradient
Authors: Nielsen David C.
Published: February 2018

Core Ideas

Precipitation changes from east to west across the US Great Plains.

The rate of change varies with latitude in a predictable manner.

Understanding the rate of change provides insights into transferring research results.

Precipitation varies greatly from east to west across the US Great Plains. Farmers would have a better means of understanding the applicability of cropping systems research done in one part of the Great Plains to their specific location if they were aware of the rate of change of precipitation with east–west direction at their latitude. The objective of this analysis was to determine if a consistent, predictive relationship exists between the east–west precipitation gradient and latitude in the Great Plains. The east–west precipitation gradient was determined for 15 transects from Texas to North Dakota. The precipitation gradient changed little from 31° N lat. to 38° N lat. and then increased systematically for latitudes further north. A quadratic polynomial relationship fit the data well (R2 = 0.967) and was used to create a simple spreadsheet decision support tool to help farmers understand how quickly precipitation changes with east–west direction at a given latitude.
Validation and Fine Mapping a Multifunction Region qPCG10/qDC10 Conferring Chalkiness and Grain Shape of Rice
Authors: Mei Deyong , Yu Zhikun , Gong Chunli , Chen Xiuchen , Zhu Qishen , Wang Shimei
Published: February 2018

Chalkiness and grain shape are two important appearance traits of milled rice (Oryza sativa L.), and grain shape is generally considered to greatly affect chalkiness of endosperm. This study was conducted to validate and fine map an important multifunction region located on the long arm of rice chromosome 10, qPCG10/qDC10, conferring grain shape and chalkiness that has not been well characterized. The quantitative trait loci validations were first performed using BC2F2 and BC2F2:3 populations derived from indica maternal line Teqing and recurrent paternal line IR24. Plants with overlapping heterozygous segments in the interval of RM3773 to RM6673 were selected from the BC4F2 population to develop near‐isogenic lines for fine mapping of qPCG10/qDC10. Using two‐way ANOVA of phenotypic variance among three genotype groups in each near‐isogenic line set, qPCG10/qDC10 was delimited to a 93.4‐kb region flanked by RM25828 and RM3123 and showed significant effects on grain width, grain length, 1000‐grain weight, percentage of chalky grain, and degree of chalkiness. We speculated that the multifunction region may harbor a novel gene causing chalkiness and grain shape. The present study will facilitate the cloning of qPCG10/qDC10 and the exploration of the molecular mechanisms underlying rice grain chalkiness.