bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Viable Airborne Fungi of Outdoor Environments of Yunusemre District, Manisa, Turkey
Authors: KALYONCU Fatih
Published: September 2019

This research is on the viable air fungi was sampling during 12 months in the different points of Yunusemre. Fungal propagules were collected each month from eight isolation points. The concentrations of fungi were reported as cfu / m3 of air. Fungal identification was made according to their micro and macro morphological characters through the literature. As a result, the average concentration of culturable fungi is 412 cfu / m3 in Yunusemre air. 36 species in 9 genus were identified in this research. Penicillium is the most plenty genus that more than 33% of the all isolated fungi. Cladosporium was the preponderant fungal genus.
A Hybrid Approach for Large-scale Fabrication of Paper-based Electrochemical Assays for Biomedical Diagnosis
Authors: GHADERİNEZHAD Fariba , TASOGLU Savas
Published: September 2019

The electrochemical method offers a sensitive, portable, and cost-effective method for detecting a range of analytes and has the capacity to be miniaturized. However, according to the World Health Organization, there is a need for point-of-care devices that meet the criteria for medical diagnostics in remote and resource-limited regions, as set forth by the World Health Organization. In this context, we developed a low-cost and high-throughput method for fabricating paper-based devices for electrochemical assays using a desktop pen plotter. In this study, we used a permanent marker to plot hydrophobic barriers and a liquid dispenser to pattern three electrodes (working, counter, and reference electrodes) with carbon paste on a paper substrate. To test the performance of the fabricated electrochemical devices, chronoamperometric and cyclic voltammetric analyses of potassium ferricyanide was conducted. Further, to demonstrate of the possible biomedical diagnostic applications, a quantitative glucose assay was performed. Here, we presented a low-cost electrochemical device fabrication method convenient for large-scale fabrication and widespread implementation of paper-based technologies in developing countries and resource-limited settings.
Junior Synonym of Prosopocoilus blanchardi (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) Proposed by the Integrated Taxonomic Approach
Authors: Zhou Shi-Ju , Chen Yong-Jing , Liu Jing , Wan Xia
Published: September 2019

The species Prosopocoilus reni Huang and Chen was discovered endemic to Hainan Island, the smallest and southernmost province of the People's Republic of China. The species is very similar to the widely distributed Prosopocoilus blanchardi (Parry) in China. In this study, we used the integrated approach to analyze the phylogenetic, genetic, geographic, and morphological data among Prosopocoilus reni, P. blanchardi, and some allied taxa from 43 specimens. The phylogenetic reconstruction indicated that P. blanchardi had divided into the eastern and western clades in China and P. reni was embedded in the two clades. The genetic distance implied that P. reni should not be a full species but an island population of P. blanchardi with deeply genetic isolation. The divergent time estimation further supported that P. reni was divergent from the eastern clade from Continental China, similar to another island population from Taiwan Island. The morphological comparisons among P. reni, P. blanchardi, and other allied species showed that the key diagnosed character of P. reni should be phenotypic variation as a tropical island population. Therefore, the species P. reni was proposed as a new junior synonym of P. blanchardi based on the integrated taxonomy analysis.
APPRAISAL OF HUMAN ACTS DISCOURSE AMONG ASHĀ‘IRAH SCHOLARS
Authors: Amat Misra Mustafa Kamal Bin , Senin Nurhanisah Binte , Mohd Akib Mohd Manawi Bin , Mahmood Abdull Rahman , Awang Jaffary
Published: September 2019

Purpose: This paper attempts to illuminate the different opinions of Ashā‘irah scholars namely, Al-Bāqillānī, Al-Juwaynī and Al-Ghazālī on the subject of human acts. The discourse of human acts emerges from the argument of God’s attributes qudrah and irādah. It was first discussed by Jabariyyah and Qadariyyah which was then eventually elevated by the Mu’tazilah in understanding human acts.

Methodology: This study is a qualitative study in nature that employs document analysis method. The comparative analysis will be done in order to examine similarities and differences found in the discussion of the Ashā‘irah scholars.

Main Findings: As a whole, the four scholars anticipated in different arguments. It can be summed that Al-Ash‘arī and Al-Ghazālī hold that human acts are still considered as acts of God considering all actions are created by Him. Meanwhile, Al-Bāqillānī and Al-Juwaynī maintained human acts to be free from God’s acts.

Applications: The discussion of this study serves as an important mean in comprehending the discourse of the Ashā‘irah tradition on the concept of human acts.

Novelty/Originality: This paper examines the arguments and proofs based on the Ashā‘irah scholars which will look into their respective writings on the discourse of human act.
THE DIVINE EXISTENCE: ONTOLOGICAL DISCOURSE OF AL-GHAZALI (D. 1111) AND MAIMONIDES (D. 1204)
Authors: Senin Nurhanisah , Amat Misra Mustafa Kamal , Mohd Akib Mohd Manawi , Khambali Hambali Khadijah Mohd , Wan Ramli Wan Adli
Published: September 2019

Purpose: This paper aims to elucidate al-Ghazali and Maimonides ontological arguments in proving God’s existence by analysing their theological writings. In the golden age of Islamic civilization, fellow Jewish and Christian were seen to be engaged in theological discourse with Muslim scholars. In adjacent, al-Ghazali and Maimonides were seen playing vital roles in affirming the existence of God in their respective religions.

Methodology: This paper is qualitative in nature and employs content analysis. Both al-Ghazali and Maimonides’ arguments are then analysed comparatively. Comparative theology is done to examine theological discourse as part of inter-religious dialogue.

Main Findings: This study finds that their arguments differ in interpreting the necessary existent which Maimonides’ dual categorization of necessary existence distinguishes their arguments from there onwards. This entails the dual argument by which Maimonides affirmed God is the agent and cause of every occurrence. Meanwhile, al-Ghazālī only affirmed God is the agent through His will and concept of particularization.

Applications: This paper is vital in discussing the concept of God through inter-theological dialogue.

Novelty/Originality: Notwithstanding the significant number of texts on divine existence, the researcher found no study that specifically deals with al-Ghazālī and Maimonides’ discourses on the existence of God. Needless to say, comparisons of the concept of God in Islam and Judaism are very limited in contrast to Islam and Christianity.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IMPACT OF ZAKAT DISTRIBUTION AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICE AMONG MUALLAF IN SELANGOR
Authors: Shaharuddin Syarul Azman , Marlon Muhammad Yusuf , Majid Mariam Abd , Usman Abur Hamdi , Sungit Fakhri , Hamid Zulkifli Abd
Published: September 2019

Purpose and problem of the study: This study to identify the level of impact of zakat distribution and the level of religious practice among the mualaf (convert) in Selangor. The aim is also to analyse the relationship between the level of impact of zakat distribution and the level of religious practice of mualaf in Selangor. The problem of the study is issues which related to the granting of zakat rights to Muslims and its impact on strengthening the faith of these groups and their appreciation of Islamic teachings.

Methodology: This study applies quantitative methodology which involves 454 Muslim converts as respondents and they were randomly selected to get the data of this study.

Main Findings: The descriptive analysis findings demonstrate that the level of impact of zakat distribution and the level of religious practice of mualaf in Selangor is at high level, where each has a mean value (4.20 and 4.63). The result of the Pearson correlation analysis proves that there is a significant relationship between the impact of the distribution (r = 0.643, p < 0.01) and religious practice (r = 0.677, p < 0.01).      

Applications of this study: This study involves respondents from the mualaf group in Selangor. Selangor has chosen to be the area of study as the total number of muallaf registered in this state is greater than those in other states in Malaysia.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The implementation of zakat distribution based on the principals and concepts dictated by Islamic law will give a great impact to the group of mualaf (convert).
A RELIGIÃO NA AMAZÔNIA E A QUESTÃO EPISTEMOLÓGICA SOBRE NATUREZA E CULTURA: UMA REFLEXÃO SOBRE A RELIGIOSIDADE POPULAR.
Authors: Ramos José Maria Guimarães
Published: September 2019

O presente artigo é uma reflexão sobre o tema natureza e cultura relacionado como a religiosidade popular, mas especificamente sobre testemunhos de milagres que é objeto de minhas pesquisas há vários anos. O tema traz a questão epistemológica porque, a partir da religiosidade, faço duas novas reflexões em minhas pesquisas sobre o assunto, onde já tinha analisado com as teorias de Victor Turner e Mircea Eliade . Metodologicamente este trabalho é uma reflexão para fugir da dicotomia natureza e cultura na composição da religiosidade popular amazônica, a partir de duas ideias, a saber, a ideia de Amazônia antropogênica que é a visão que a natureza e o humano se forjam mutuamente e a ideia do perspectivismo, que neste caso, tento mostrar que o ser humano amazônico se relaciona tanto com a natureza, quanto com os seres espirituais do catolicismo que são os santos e a Virgem Maria, compondo três mundos, o humano ou social, o natural e o espiritual, um exemplo disso são os testemunhos de milagres.
PAISAGEM E PERCEPÇÃO SOCIOAMBIENTAL EM ÁREAS DE VÁRZEAS URBANIZADAS, BELÉM-PARÁ
Authors: Santos Viviane Corrêa , Pimentel Márcia Aparecida da Silva , Sadeck Carla Cristina de Azevedo , Lima Aline Maria Meiguins de
Published: September 2019

As várzeas são áreas importantes no contexto da paisagem amazônica. A sua ocupação remete à história dos primeiros grupos humanos na região. O processo de ocupação urbana, na sua história mais Márcia Aparecida da Silva Pimentel recente, tem modificado a dinâmica dessa unidade especialmente no seu sistema hidrológico, que passa a se readequar aos padrões de urbanização. O objetivo deste trabalho é discutir as propostas para o ordenamento urbano em áreas de várzea no município de Belém (PA), a partir da percepção das comunidades sobre o processo de reconstrução da paisagem. Os procedimentos metodológicos utilizados referiram-se inicialmente à revisão de literatura sobre os conceitos e materiais técnicos utilizados. Posteriormente, foram aplicados questionários, com questões abertas e fechadas, para os moradores que residem nessas áreas. Os resultados forneceram informações para compilação de material cartográfico e enfatizaram a percepção das questões sociais e ambientais apresentadas pelas comunidades. Para discussão dos dados foi utilizada a análise hierárquica desenvolvida no software Expert Choice. Como conclusão, considera-se que os instrumentos técnicos relevantes para demonstrar a relação entre as respostas obtidas e levou à constatação de que, geralmente, os planejadores urbanos ainda persistem em propor projetos sociais que desconsideram a diversidade cultural dos moradores. Ressalta-se que percepção da paisagem expressa todo um significado social que só é sentido por aqueles que a vivem e tem sua história como herança de vida.  Assim, as ações de gestão e planejamento devem ser incorporadas nesta lógica, devendo-se questionar até que ponto a manutenção de determinadas condições não amplia a vulnerabilidade socioambiental de uma comunidade.
Fortalecimiento del compromiso académico universitario en Colombia: La necesidad de formar auxiliares en investigación y docencia
Authors: Torres Escobar Germán Andrés , Ballesteros Sánchez María Helena
Published: September 2019

Los estudios que se han realizado sobre participación estudiantil en su mayoría hacen referencia a una participación de carácter individual en la que se hace énfasis en el logro académico y aspectos individuales del estudiante, pero no se destaca en estos la importancia de promover un compromiso académico institucional, en el que el estudiante aporte a la construcción de universidad, ya sea participando en actividades investigativas o pedagógicas. Desde esta perspectiva, las universidades en Colombia deberían promover el compromiso académico institucional, mediante incentivos académicos y económicos para aquellos estudiantes que apoyen a los docentes en la implementación de proyectos de investigación, así como en actividades de apoyo a la docencia, ya que de esta forma se incentiva en los estudiantes el sentido de ser parte de la comunidad universitaria, e ir más allá de la asistencia a clases.
Nowe wydania – stare podręczniki. Kilka uwag o akademickim Sępie
Authors: Wojtowicz Witold
Published: September 2019

Autor, nawiązując do obecności myśli Boecjusza („O pocieszeniu, jakie daje filozofia”) w poezji Sępa-Szarzyńskiego (ok. 1550–ok 1581), wskazuje na obecność Modelu (C.S. Lewis), arystotelesowskiej wizji kosmosu (E. Grant) w jego twórczości, konsekwentnie pomijanego w podręczniki akademickim Czesława Hernasa, wcześniej zaś w książce Jana Błońskiego. Nieobecność ta prowadzi do mylących interpretacji, zwłaszcza w kontekście teologicznego wymiaru tej poezji. Prowadziła także do kontrowersyjnego statusu poety w historii dawnej literatury polskiej. Sęp podejmuje tradycję korzystania z wyobrażeń Modelu, jeszcze pogańskich, w interesie treści religijnych, swej wiary. Model oparty na doktrynie Arystotelesa przynosi pewność, wzmacnia, nie osłabia wiarę.
Studium lektur Żywota człowieka poczciwego jako przyczynek do krytyki konstruktywistycznej teorii interpretacji
Authors: Bohuszewicz Paweł
Published: September 2019

Artykuł stanowi tyleż krytykę, ile „krytyczną kontynuację” konstruktywistycznej teorii interpretacji dzieła literackiego. Podstawowym narzędziem, które posłużyło do tego celu, była empiryczna analiza - „studium lektury” - trzech różnych interpretacji jednego utworu, czyli Żywota człowieka poczciwego Mikołaja Reja. W jej efekcie okazało się, że choć zasadnicze twierdzenia konstruktywizmu są adekwatne względem interpretacji, to jednak wnioski przez samych konstruktywistów z tych twierdzeń wyciągane, są formułowane nazbyt pochopnie.
Prevalence and variety of sutural bones in densely populated East Indian state of Bihar
Authors: Narayan Ravi , Kumari Sarita , Verma Manika
Published: September 2019

Wstęp

Kostki szwów (kości wstawne lub śródszwowe), zwane kośćmi Worma, często występują w obrębie szwów lub ciemiączek czaszki, w obrębie desmocranium.

Materiał i metody

Badania przeprowadzono w Instytucie Nauk Medycznych w Patnie w Indiach. Zbadano 30 wysuszonych ludzkich dorosłych czaszek w celu stwierdzenia występowania lub braku kostek szwów. Określono ich liczbę oraz lokalizację w obrębie szwów i ciemiączek. Pomiarów czaszek dokonano w płaszczyźnie frankfurckiej (tj. płaszczyźnie poziomej przechodzącej przez dolny brzeg oczodołu i górny brzeg otworu słuchowego).

Wyniki

Najczęstszą lokalizacją kości szwów był szew węgłowy (sutura lambdoidea) – w 61,2% badanych czaszek, oraz szew wieńcowy (sutura coronalis) – w 10,6% badanych czaszek. Dominujący był typ długogłowy (długoczaszkowy – dolichocephalic, dolichocranium), występujący w 46,6% badanych czaszek. Średnia liczba kości szwów była największa w typie dolichocefalicznym – 5,43 ± 5,1.

Wnioski

Obecne badania dotyczące kości szwów są niewielkie w porównaniu z badaniami we wcześniejszych publikacjach. Ze względu na dużą gęstość zaludnienia wschodnich stanów Indii prezentowane wyniki zasługują na uwagę.
Green conceptions for the development of cities in the light of a sustainable development paradigm
Authors: Piotr Dubicki , Piotr Kulyk
Published: September 2019

The concept of sustainable development is adopted at various levels of territorial organisation, including the city level as the basis for all the activities. Modern cities should provide efficient public services in order to eliminate the lack of comfort resulting from an excessive urban sprawl, which is why the importance of ecological conditions in socio-economic development is increasingly indicated. The purpose of this article is to present selected concepts and indicate the conditions for the implementation of the cityâ€™s sustainable development assumptions. The econometric modelling was used in the research process.

 

Keywords: Green areas, sustainable development, city.
The importance of landscape spatial plans for the shaping of urban green areas
Authors: Piotr Dubicki , Piotr Kułyk
Published: September 2019

Urban greenery is an indispensable component of urban composition and can be an effective tool for solving problems related to shaping and organising urban spaces. For the proper functioning of green areas, however, it is necessary to combine them into a functional system, which must be reflected in spatial planning documents. The most effective protection of urban green areas can be ensured by appropriate provisions in local spatial development plans. The aim of the paper is to assess the significance of local spatial development plans for Poland in shaping green areas. The number of local spatial development plans in individual voivodships in the years 2009 - 2017 will be analysed.
Keywords: Green areas, landscape spatial plans, sustainable development.
Comparative efficiency of wood sources utilisation in selected European countries
Authors: Babuka Robert , Sujova Andrea
Published: September 2019

Wood belongs among the renewable, ecological resources used in many variants of primary and secondary production. The efficiency and effectiveness of using wood resources is, therefore, one of the important factors of sustainable economic development of the society. Each country should strive to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the use of raw materials. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the different levels of timber use in international comparison based on the available information of timber resources, production, consumption, import and export in the primary processing in natural and value expressions of wood resources. The results indicate the efficiency of the use of wood resources both for the volume of the total woodworking production and the production value of the woodworking industry in the selected countries.

Keywords: Wood sources, efficiency, added value, comparative analysis.
The use of LCA to assess the global ecological competitiveness of selected economies in the area of production of goods
Authors: Kazmierczak-Piwko Leszek , Dybikowska Adrianna , Ganczewski Grzegorz
Published: September 2019

The article addresses the issues of green ecological competitiveness in the global system and its selected aspects. The authors propose using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology to assess the global ecological competitiveness of selected economies in their production areas, in terms of the environmental impact of their production processes, determined by the energy mix used in a particular national economy. To compare the environmental impacts of the production of a unified product in selected economies, i.e., France, India, USA and Japan, the ISO standard LCA using the ReCIPe Endpoint v1.13 and IPCC 2013 Global Warming Potential 100 methods and Sima Pro 8.5 software were used. The LCA for a 0.5 l plastic bottle was made. Data on the use of electricity for all stages of plastic processing in the bottle were made for energy mixes from France, India, Japan and USA and compared using Ecoinvent 3 database.

Keywords: Global ecological competitiveness, green competitiveness, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), green economy, ecological competitiveness analysis.
Institutional framework's moderation of the effects of cultures fit on allies' trust: Case of international alliances
Authors: Jayari Imen , Chaher Mehrez
Published: September 2019

This paper is an attempt to illuminate the effect of fit between allies' cultures on their trust and to analyse the moderating role of institutional framework on this effect. A quantitative empirical analysis, adopting a hypothetico-deductive approach, was carried out in order to validate the causal model. The results, declined from a collected data by a survey distributed to 114 international alliances, evince that the cultural fit of allies influences positively the trust between themselves. Besides, they highlight the role of the institutional framework which moderates positively and reinforces the effect of the allies' cultures compatibility on the trust between themselves. This can be explained by the fact that the rigour of the institutional framework represents for allies a guarantee of their tangible and intangible assets' protection and collaboration.
Keywords: Organisational cultures fit, national cultures fit, intercultural intelligence, mistrust, goodwill.
Psychometric Performance of the Brazilian Version of the Diabetes Distress Scale in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Authors: Apolinario Priscila Peruzzo , Trevisan Danilo Donizetti , Rodrigues Roberta Cunha Matheus , Jannuzzi Fernanda Freire , Ferreira Júlia Fazzio , de Oliveira Henrique Ceretta , Araújo Eliana Pereira , de Melo Lima Maria Helena
Published: September 2019

Background and Purpose: Assessing the stress of patient with diabetes requires reliable and valid instruments. This study evaluated the measurement properties of the Brazilian version of the Diabetes Distress Scale (B-DDS). Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 139 patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) receiving outpatient treatment. Reliability and construct validity were estimated through convergent validity and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: Evidence of reliability was obtained—Cronbach alpha = .87 and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) = .93. Significant positive correlations of moderate-to-strong magnitudes were observed between the dimensions of the DDS and the total score of the PAID; the confirmatory factor analysis supported the four dimensions of the original instrument. Conclusions: The B-DDS is reliable and valid for evaluation of the stress related to diabetes mellitus.
Kiviuq and the Bee Woman by N. McDermott
Authors: Campbell Sandy
Published: September 2019

McDermott, Noel.  Kiviuq and the Bee Woman. Iqauit, NU, Inhabit Media, 2019.

When we last heard of Kiviuq, he had just survived a harrowing encounter with scary monster mermaids or tuutalik (Deakin Review by Kirk MacLeod). In Kiviuq and the Bee Woman, the grandfather who narrated Kiviuq and the Mermaid continues the bedtime story to his grandchildren. Kiviuq begins paddling home, but comes upon a tent where an old woman invites him to rest and dry his clothing. She turns out to be a giant Bee Woman who wants to cut up Kiviuq and put him in her cooking pot.

For a bedtime story, both the text and the illustrations are quite scary. Illustrator Toma Feizo Gas lets us see into the dark, dramatic and frightening world of the Bee Woman, who is a determined killer. “She shouted, ‘I am Iguttarjuaq, the Bee Woman, and I am going to kill you with my ulu’.”  The accompanying image shows a woman with pointy teeth and insect mouth pincers, who is shaking a sharp ulu (knife) at Kiviuq.

As is the case with many of Inhabit Media’s publications, the reading level is higher than one would expect to find in a picture book. For younger children, this book will need some adult intervention. In addition to the scary content, human skulls talk, the woman eats her own eyelids and “Kiviuq, realized the woman was boiling human meat.” Some of the language is difficult. For example, Kiviuq “fainted” of fright, but “feinted” to get away. McDermott also intersperses many Inuktitut words, which will slow down younger readers. These are defined at the end of the book.

Overall, this excellent product from Inhabit Media should be included in public library collections and school library collections, but should probably be placed in collections designed for older children. 

Highly recommended: 4 out of 4 starsReviewer: Sandy Campbell

Sandy is a Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Alberta, who has written hundreds of book reviews across many disciplines. Sandy thinks that sharing books with children is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give.
The Origin of Day and Night by P.I. Rumbolt
Authors: Campbell Sandy
Published: September 2019

Rumbolt, Paula Ikuutaq. The Origin of Day and Night. Iqaluit, NV, Inhabit Media, 2018.

This book is another in Inhabit Media’s collection of works that document traditional Inuit stories. Origin stories, which explain why things are the way they are, are common in Inuit storytelling. This one tells us how night and day came to be. In the time when animals and words had special powers, the Tiri, the Arctic fox, and Ukaliq, the Arctic hare, both want to hunt. The fox can see in the dark, so he uses his words to keep the world dark. The hare needs light to see, so she uses her words to bring light. They change night to day and day to night, frustrating each other, until they agree to give each other “enough time to find a meal or two” before changing the light. As a result, we have night and day. 

Lenny Lishchenko’s illustrations are simple, but support the story effectively. They are mainly in blacks, blues and whites, appropriate to night and day. The animals are outlined in black on white or white on black, with a few details added. There are a few reds and yellows, for the animals’ eyes, the sun, meat and berries. 

This rendition of the story will capture the interest of the young children, who are the intended audience. Highly recommended for public and elementary school libraries, as well as collections that specialize in polar children’s literature.

Highly Recommended:  4 out of 4 starsReviewer:  Sandy Campbell

Sandy is a Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Alberta, who has written hundreds of book reviews across many disciplines. Sandy thinks that sharing books with children is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give.
The Day War Came by N. Davies
Authors: Aitken Leslie
Published: September 2019

Davies, Nicola. The Day War Came. Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb. Somerville, Massachusetts, Candlewick Press, in association with Help Refugees, 2018.

A young school girl begins her day happily by breakfasting with her family, walking to school with her mother, and commencing the normal, pleasant learning activities of her classroom. In an instant, her world changes; she is orphaned and alone in a devastated landscape. War has come; she articulates its reality:

                “War took everything.

                War took everyone.

                I was ragged, bloody, all alone.”

Simple, forceful, poetic lines such as these carry forward this story of a child refugee. Though it could be read and understood by primary school children, it would resonate with readers young and old alike. 

Nicola Davies indicates that her book was inspired by the Guardian newspaper website which featured an account of a refugee child who was refused school entry because there was no chair for her to sit on. In Davies’ own words:

                “…hundreds and hundreds of people posted images of empty chairs, with the hashtag #3000 chairs, as symbols of solidarity with children who had lost everything and had no place to go.”

Davies’ interpretation of this reality for young readers is engrossing and moving. Her storyline is perfectly interpreted by the watercolour and graphite pencil illustrations of Rebecca Cobb. Using an expressionistic style, Cobb captures the feelings of confusion and disbelief, abandonment and isolation felt by the displaced child. She also brings a sense of hope to the story’s conclusion.

The teamwork of Davies and Cobb is brilliant. Together, they have created a moving and memorable piece of children’s literature.

Highly recommended: 4 out of 4 starsReviewer: Leslie AitkenLeslie Aitken’s long career in librarianship included selection of children’s literature for school, public, special and academic libraries. She is a former Curriculum Librarian of the University of Alberta.
Topologically Defined Flash Memory
Authors: Ma Yanjun
Published: September 2019

We discuss a topological method of storing and retrieving information from flash memory. We first present a sensing method where the threshold voltage level, as represented by a sensing time, is extracted in one sensing cycle. The sense time distribution from one set of flash cells, e.g. one physical row, is then processed in software to decode the digital state of each cell. The decoding method uses topological constraints but no rigid or predetermined voltage thresholds to digitize the distribution. The software defined nature of the topologically defined flash (TDF) allows greater flexibility for allocating cells to arbitrary number of digital states.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Siswa Kelas Vi Materi Sistem Peredaran Darah Manusia Menggunakan Media Interaktif Tahun 2018/2019
Authors: Yusi Puspitasari
Published: September 2019

Sistem peradaran manusia merupakan materi yang cukup sulit dipahami oleh siswa karena organ-organ yang dipelajari  tidak bisa dilihat langsung oleh siswa sehingga membutuhkan visualisasi dalam pembelajarannya. Pembelajaran yang dilakukan guru selama ini hanya menggunakan bahan ajar cetak berupa buku. Guru terlalu banyak ceramah sehingga seringkali siswa merasa bosan. Kurnagnya penggunaan media pembelajaran menyebabkan siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami materi tersebut. Tujuan peneliti dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk memperbaiki kinerja guru dalam proses pembelajarannya, meningkatkan pemahaman serta hasil belajar siswa tentang sistem peredaran darah manusia pada kelas VI SD Negeri Balesari menggunakan media interaktif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan terlihat bahwa penggunaan media interaktif dapat meningkatkan pemahaman serta hasil belajar siswa dalam materi sistem peredaran darah manusia.

Hasil evaluasi pada kondisi awal yang semula nilai rata-ratanya 55 dengan ketuntasan sebanyak 7 siswa dengan persentase 25% meningkat pada siklus I dengan nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh adalah 71,50 dengan ketuntasan sebanyak 16 siswa dengan persentase 57,14% kemudian pada siklus ke II diperoleh rata-rata nilai sebanyak 85,36 dengan ketuntasan sebanyak 26 siswa dengan persentase 92,86%.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Siswa Kelas Vi Materi Sistem Peredaran Darah Manusia Menggunakan Media Interaktif Tahun 2018/2019
Authors: Siska Puspitasari
Published: September 2019

Kegiatan pembelajaran kelas V SD Negeri 2 Tanggulanom terdapat fakta bahwa pemahaman siswa pada materi siklus air masih tergolong rendah. Hal tersebut terjadi karena pada saat pembelajaran guru hanya menggunakan metode ceramah dan mengerjakan soal- soal yang ada di buku paket. Kondisi tersebut menyebabkan siswa kurang aktif dalam pembelajaran dan kurang memahami materi yang disampaikan guru. Salah satu model pembelajaran yang dapat melibatkan siswa aktif dan terlibat secara langsung adalah model pembelajaran Picture and Picture. Model pembelajaran Picture and Picture merupakan model pembelajaran yang menggunakan gambar sebagai media pembelajaran. Gambar yang digunakan dipasangkan atau diurutkan menjadi urutan yang logis yang nantinya akan menjadikan pembelajaran aktif, inovatif, kreatif, dan menyenangkan..Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui keterlaksanaan pembelajaran  dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Picture and Picture pada materi siklus air, peningkatan pemahaman siswa dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Picture and Picture pada materi siklus air. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan terlihat bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran Picture and Picture pada materi siklus air dapat meningkatkan pemahaman siswa kelas 5 SD Negeri 2 Tanggulanom.
Perbandingan Model Pembelajaran Tsts, Tai Dan Tps Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa SMK
Authors: Sumargiyani  , Syahfitri Mufika , Solihah Fatimatus , Asih Khairani Maulida
Published: September 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui  perbedaan yang bermakna rerata hasil belajar matematika pada kelas XI Akuntansi SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Turi Tahun Pelajaran 2018/2019 yang pembelajarannya menggunakan model pembelajaran TSTS, TAI dan TPS. Populasi dari penelitian ini semua siswa kelas XI akuntansi SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Turi kabupaten Sleman. Sampel terdiri dari tiga kelas, diperoleh kelas A  untuk model pembelajaran TSTS, kelas B untuk model pembelajaran TAI dan  kelas C untuk model pembelajaran TPS. Instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan tes. Uji prasyarat analisis : uji normalitas dan uji homogenitas. Uji hipotesis menggunakan uji ANOVA satu jalur. Hasil penelitian diperoleh Fhitung=0,069 < Ftabel 3,142. Hal ini menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan yang bermakna rerata hasil belajar matematika pada kelas XI Akuntansi SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Turi Tahun Pelajaran 2018/2019 yang pembelajarannya menggunakan model pembelajaran TPS,TAI maupun TSTS
Pengembangan Handout Ipa Berbasis Lingkungan Alam Sekitar Dipadu Peta Konsep
Authors: Dyah Ayu Fajarianingtyas  , Helmy Huda Achmad Mustofa
Published: September 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) untuk mengetahui kelayakan handout IPA berbasis lingkungan alam sekitar dipadu peta konsep dan (2) respon dari peserta didik dan guru. Subjek penelitian adalah peserta didik kelas VIII SMPI Al-Aziz sebanyak 11 orang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu Research and Development (R & D) dengan model penelitian Four D yang di awali dengan tahap pendefinisian, rancangan dan pengembangan. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan lembar validasi dan lembar respon. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan dari validasi kelayakan handout IPA berbasis lingkungan alam sekitar dipadu peta konsep oleh ahli yaitu kelayakan materi sebesar 94% (kategori sangat layak), kelayakan lingkungan alam sekitar sebesar 100% (kategori sangat layak), kelayakan peta konsep sebesar 96% (kategori sangat layak),  dan kelayakan desain sebesar 91% (kategori sangat layak). Hasil penyebaran angket respon berupa respon peserta didik kelas sebesar 82% (kategori sangat baik tanpa revisi) dan respon guru sebesar 89% (ketegori sangat baik tanpa revisi).
Pengembangan MILEA (Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Matematika Menggunakan Software Lectora Inspire) Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Lina Rihatul Hima  , Samidjo
Published: September 2019

Pemanfaatan media pembelajaran matematika berbasis komputer menjadi dasar dari penelitian ini. Tujuan pengembangan ini adalah (1) Mengetahui proses pembuatan media pembelajaran interaktif dengan Lectora Inspire (2) Mengetahui kelayakan media pembelajaran interaktif yang dikembangkan.(3) Meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa setelah menggunakan MILEA. Tujuan perancangan MILEA adalah membantu guru dalam kegiatan pembelajaran dan memberikan suasana baru dalam kegiatan pembelajaran sehingga dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Model pengembangan yang digunakan yaitu model pengembangan ADDIE. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa: (1) Telah dihasilkan sebuah media pembelajaran interaktif matematika dimana proses pengembangan media ini mengacu pada model Pengembangan ADDIE, (2) Pengembangan media pembelajaran ini telah divalidasi dan dinyatakan layak digunakan, (3) Prosentase  peningkatan hasil belajar siswa setelah menggunakan MILEA sebesar 68%. Hal ini berarti bahwa media pembelajaran matematika dapat diterima, valid dan layak digunakan pada kegiatan pembelajaran.
Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Ipa Kelas VI Materi Perkembangbiakan Vegetatif Tumbuhan Dengan Media Visual Di SDN Kwadungan Jurang Tahun Pelajaran 2018/2019
Authors: Nor Akhlis
Published: September 2019

Hasil penilaian siswa kelas VI SD Negeri Kwadungan materi perkembangbiakan vegetatif tumbuhan masih rendah. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut perlu dilakukan suatu tindakan. Tindakan yang dilakukan adalah dengan melakukan pembelajaran menggunakan media visual sebagai bagian dalam mempersiapkan peserta didik menghadapi pembelajaran di abad 21. Hal ini bertujuan dalam meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa kelas VI pada materi perkembangbiakan vegetatif tumbuhan. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VI. Penelitian dilakukan selama tiga minggu pada bulan September 2018. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam tiga siklus dan setiap siklus terdiri dari satu pertemuan. Sumber data diambil dari hasil tes awal sebelum dilakukan tindakan untuk mengetahui pemahaman awal siswa dan nilai akhir di siklus ketiga. Instrumen pengumpulan  data dalam penelitian ini tes hasil belajar IPA. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah tes dan observasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dengan penggunaan media visual pada materi perkembangbiakan vegetatif tumbuhan dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar kelas VI di SD Negeri Kwadungan Jurang Kecamatan Kledung Kabupaten Temanggung semester satu tahun pelajaran 2018/2019. Peningkatan hasil belajar tersebut terlihat mulai dari tes awal di pra siklus sampai dengan tes akhir pada siklus kedua sebesar 65%.
Ubiquitous Sensing Network for Continuous Monitoring and Quantification of Methane Emissions
Authors: Alkadi Nasr , Chow Jon , Howe Katy , Potyrailo Radislav , Abdilghanie Ammar , Jayaraman Balaji , Allamraju Rakshit , Westerheide John , Corcoran John , Di Filippo Valeria , Kazempoor Pejman , Zoghbi Bilal , El-Messidi Ashraf , Zhang Jianmin , Parkes Glen
Published: September 2019

This paper presents our progress in developing, testing, and implementing a Ubiquitous Sensing Network (USN) for real-time monitoring of methane emissions. This newsensor technology supports environmental management of industrial sites through a decision support system. Upon detection of specific inputs, data is processed before passing it on for appropriate actions (Data→Insight→Actions). The technology integrates wireless methane sensor nodes, weather sensors, edge-based devices and is powered by a self- contained solar-battery powered system. A cloud-based data analytics IoT solution is included for handling continuous sensor monitoring. A sample of results from an in-house simulated well site are presented within the body of this paper. Preliminary predictions seem to correlate well with the true emission rate as indicated by the proximity of the predictions to the forty-five-degree line. Running more tests should allow us to further estimate the error distribution as well as the prediction interval width and the overall emission rate prediction trend. The initial results demonstrate that the developed technology can quantify the emission rate (scfh) within 1% and 45% error, and a localization error within six feet to fifty feet given a test area of 10,000 square feet. This integrated solution is being ruggedized and the analytics are being optimized for continuous monitoring of methane emissions at customer sites for safety, product loss prevention, and regulatory compliance.
Tensor Analysis of the Relative Permeability in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs
Authors: Sedaghat Mohammad H. , Azizmohammadi Siroos , Matthäi Stephan K.
Published: September 2019

Fluid evidence shows that prediction of water breakthrough and oil recovery from fractured reservoirs cannot be performed accurately without upscaled relative permeability functions. Relative permeability is commonly assumed to be a scalar quantity, although the justification of that—specifically for naturally fractured reservoirs (NFRs)—is rarely attempted. In this study, we investigate the validity of this scalar-quantity assumption and how it affects fracture/matrix equivalent relative permeabilities, kri(Sw), achieved by a numerical simulation of unsteady-state waterflooding of discrete-fracture/matrix models (DFMs).

Numerical determination of relative permeability requires a realistic model, a spatially adaptive simulation approach, and a sophisticated analysis procedure. To fulfil these requirements, we apply the discrete-fracture/matrix modeling to well-characterized outcrop analogs at the hectometer to kilometer scale. These models are parameterized with aperture and capillary entry pressure data, taking into account variations from fracture segment to segment, trying to emulate in-situ conditions. The finite-element-centered finite-volume method is used to simulate two-phase flow in the fractured rock, while also considering a range of wettability conditions from water-wet to oil-wet.

Our results indicate that the fracture/matrix equivalent relative permeability is a weakly anisotropic property. The tensors are not necessarily symmetric, and the absolute-permeability tensor is the most influential factor, determining the level of anisotropy of kri. The anisotropy ratio (AR) changes with saturation, is influenced by the fracture/matrix-interface wetted area (Awf), and differs for each phase. In addition, the diagonal terms of the equivalent relative permeability tensor (krii), determined using our novel approach, can be different from those obtained using the assumption that kri is scalar. The magnitude of the difference is controlled by the absolute permeability, wettability, flow rate, and orientation of the fractures in the model. It is worth mentioning that the type and direction of imbibition can be determined by off-diagonal terms of the kri tensor. Furthermore, krii largely depends on the direction of the waterflood along the i-axis.
A Unified Gas/Liquid Drift-Flux Model for All Wellbore Inclinations
Authors: Tang Hewei , Bailey William J. , Stone Terry , Killough John
Published: September 2019

Implementation of a drift–flux (DF) multiphase–flow model within a fully coupled wellbore/reservoir simulator is nontrivial because it must adhere to a number of strict requirements to ensure numerical robustness and convergence. The existing DF model that meets these requirements is only fully posed from 2° (from the horizontal) to upward vertical. Our work attempts to extend the current DF model such that it is numerically robust, accurate, and applicable to all well inclinations. To gauge accuracy, model parameterization used 5,805 experimental data points from a well–established data set, along with a second data set comprising 13,440 data points extracted from the OLGA–S library (Schlumberger 2017b). Forecast accuracy of the proposed model is compared with that of two state–of–the–art DF models (applicable to all inclinations but unsuited for coupled simulation), and it exhibits equivalent or better performance. More significantly, the model is shown to be numerically smooth, continuous, and stable for cocurrent flow when implemented in a fully implicit and coupled wellbore/reservoir simulator.
Meconium contaminated amniotic fluid leads to intestinal wall thickness and affects the functional outcome of abdominal wall defects
Authors: Kapapa Melanie , Rieg Teresa , Serra Alexandre
Published: September 2019

Background: We analysed abdominal wall defect patients over an 11-year period, aiming to assess the influence of meconium-contaminated amniotic fluid . Meconium-contaminated amniotic fluid leading to intestinal wall thickness and impairs surgical and functional outcome. Methods: A retro- and prospective, observational case- control design was used to compare gastroschisis (n=36) and omphalocele (n=18) children. Physical data, color of amniotic fluid, pre- and perinatal problems, operative complications and surgical technique, postoperative complications, duration of ICU stay, mechanical ventilation, parenteral nutrition, begin of oral feeding and total hospital stay were collected. Data was analyzed with descriptive methods, t-test and non-parametric tests such as Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis were performed in addition to ANOVA, including post-hoc testing accepting a confidence interval of 95% (p<0.05) by using IBM SPSS software, version 23 (IBM, Illinois, USA). Results: Rate of meconium-contaminated amniotic fluid is significantly higher in GS compared to OC, delivery problems are also significantly higher, this yields in significantly more bowel loops anomalies and problems during surgery but had no significant influence on primary abdominal wall closures rate. The post-surgical outcome of OC was significantly better compared to GS. Within the GS, those with swollen intestines had significantly longer ICU stays due to extended mechanical ventilation, parenteral nutrition and delayed initiation of oral feeding. Same results were found for secondary closures compared to primary abdominal wall closures in GS group. Conclusions: Worsen functional short-term outcome of GS children was directly addicted to meconium contamination of amniotic fluid due to swollen intestines and because of this more post-surgical problem including significantly extended hospital stay were observed.
Two stage management of long bone infection by using an antibiotic cement-coated locking plate: an outcome of 183 cases
Authors: Jia Chao , Wang Xiaohua , Yu Shengpeng , Wu Hongri , Shen Jie , xie zhao
Published: September 2019

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical effect of antibiotic cement-coated locking plate as temporary internal fixation for the treatment of long bone infection in lower extremities . Methods Retrospective analysis the clinical data of 183 patients with lower extremities long bone infection admitted to our hospital from January 2013 to December 2017. All patients were treated with locking plate internal fixation after primary debridement. Antibiotic cement was used to fill the bone defect and wrap the plate. After infection control, bone grafting to reconstruct the bone defect. Results There were 81 cases of femur, 100 cases of tibia and 2 cases of fibula, after the first stage, 16(8.7%) patients had recurrence of infection after the first stage which have to debridement again. 4 tibial infecton patients had poor wound healing, 2 femoral patients had fixation failure, and 1 patient had femoral fracture due to fall down. After a mean time of 32.0 months (range 12 to 66) follow up, the recurrence rate of infection was 14.2% (26/183). Among them, eighteen patients underwent bone grafting after re-debridement, 6 patients received permanent placement of antibiotic bone cement after debridement, and 2 patients refused further treatment and chose amputation. Bone healing was achieved in 175(95.9%) patients in the last follow-up, and the average time of bone union was 5.4 months (range 4 to 12 months). Conclusions Temporary internal fixation with antibiotic cement coated locking plate has good clinical effect in the treatment of lower extremities long bone infection. It does not increase the difficulty of bone infection control. Pay attention to possible difficulty of skin coverage when applied in calves. Key words: Antibiotic cement coated locking plate, Bone infection, Internal fixation