bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acción de cumplimiento
Authors: Rodríguez Acevedo Juan Manuel , Rengifo Villamil María Alejandra
Published: November 2017

En el presente artículo se expondrá a partir de un estudio de campo efectuado en los juzgados y en el Tribunal Administrativo del Tolima, algunas razones fácticas en torno a la ineficacia de la acción de cumplimiento en el Departamento del Tolima, validando los criterios expuestos por la doctrina, en los que se señala que la acción ha sido inane e infructuosa dada la interpretación restrictiva que ha hecho de ella principalmente el Consejo de Estado. Para ello se realizó una comparación entre la cantidad de acciones de cumplimiento que habían conocido los juzgados administrativos a partir de su entrada en funcionamiento y las acciones de tutela, indagando sucesivamente por las posibles causas de la restringida iniciación de acciones de cumplimiento mediante la aplicación de encuestas a la población usuaria de Consultorio Jurídico y Centro de Conciliación de la Universidad de Ibagué, así como a los estudiantes que cursaban su práctica en dicho programa. De igual forma, se revisaron casos concretos de acciones de cumplimiento conocidas por los juzgados administrativos a fin de establecer las razones por las cuales una vez iniciadas las acciones, estas no eran favorables a los intereses de los accionantes. Finalmente, se exponen las problemáticas identificadas, así como unas posibles soluciones para lograr la efectividad de la acción de cumplimiento.
Aproximación al Acuerdo de Libre Comercio Colombia– Corea del Sur
Authors: Muñoz González Yuly Carolina
Published: November 2017

Bajo el actual escenario de integración económica global, los Acuerdos de Libre Comercio proliferan, a pesar de los posibles efectos negativos que traerían sobre algunas economías como la colombiana. La ratificación del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) de Colombia con Corea del Sur ha generado gran preocupación en el sector automotriz colombiano por las posibles consecuencias negativas que podría traer. Este documento busca aproximarse al Tratado, a fin de dilucidar las posibles consecuencias que este traería sobre los empleos creados por el sector automotriz. Para efectuar este análisis, se aborda el tema desde una metodología exploratoria con un enfoque jurídico–cualitativo, mediante la recolección de información amplia para analizar la cuestión desde una perspectiva histórica descriptiva que engloba antecedentes, establecimiento de parámetros de negociación e intereses de Colombia y la etapa de negociación del Acuerdo de Libre Comercio con Corea. Igualmente se presenta el estudio del caso particular de la industria automotriz colombiana, mediante un análisis breve del estado actual de este sector industrial, con el objeto de determinar en el desarrollo de las conclusiones las posibles implicaciones en el ámbito de protección al derecho fundamental al trabajo.
Proceso penal colombiano. Interés superior del menor de edad víctima de abuso sexual versus la garantía de confrontación del acusado
Authors: Suárez Perdomo Eduar Ignacio
Published: November 2017

En este artículo se analiza si la expedición de la Ley 1652 de 2013 vulnera la garantía de confrontación, en especial en lo referente al artículo 1, y parágrafo 1 del art. 2, cuyo contenido se refiere a la institucionalización de la entrevista del menor de edad víctima de abuso sexual como elemento material probatorio supeditando el acceso de la defensa al componente de necesidad; y el artículo 3 de la misma legislación, que dispuso instituir que toda entrevista realizada a menor de edad víctima de agresión sexual constituye prueba de referencia. En ese orden de ideas se propone mostrar en el presente trabajo, que conforme al derecho comparado tales disposiciones así contenidas vulneran la garantía de confrontación estatuida en convenios internacionales de los que Colombia hace parte.
Exploring the Giving Practices in American Mosques: Why Do Muslims Give So Little to Their Mosques?
Authors: Bagby Ihsan
Published: November 2017

This paper explores the giving practices of Muslims in American mosques, based on two studies: the previously published “The American Mosque 2011” study which consisted of 524 interviews of mosque leaders; and the second study is the previously unpublished 2013 study of three mosques and the 2016 follow-up interviews with donors from the three mosques.  The results show that mosque attendees give much less than their counterparts in churches.  Giving rates were generated in three different way: dividing a congregation’s income by the number of people who attend the main congregational service; using self-reports of money donated to a congregation; and determining a giving rate by calculating the amount donated as a percentage of the donor’s income.  Using the first method of looking at the budget and number of attendees, mosque attendees give a median figure of $405 per year and the median figure of giving in the FACT 2000 study of all religious congregations is $1429.  Using the second method of looking to self-reports of giving, the highest giving rate of the three mosques is $671 and the lowest giving rate in Hoge’s study of giving (Money Matters) is the Catholics who reported giving $1032 per year.  Using the third method, Christians give an average of 2.3% of their income to churches, while mosque attendees give 0.7% of their income.  While the income level of mosque attendees is associated with higher levels of giving, higher rates of mosque attendance is not associated with higher rates of giving, which means that Muslims who are motivated to attend the mosque are not motivated to give.  Interviews with donors in the three mosques seem to indicate that the one of the underlying factors for the low rate of giving is that they do not have a clear theology for giving to the mosque, and a culture of giving to mosques does not exist among immigrant Muslims.
American Muslim Philanthropy after 9/11
Authors: GhaneaBassiri Kambiz
Published: November 2017

Following 9/11, American Muslim philanthropy has generally been framed in terms of national security and civil liberties.  In practice, however, American Muslims’ charitable giving has neither posed a threat to national security nor has the government’s closing of some of the largest Muslim relief organizations after 9/11 had the chilling effect that many predicted it would have had on American Muslims’ religious obligation of giving to charity.  This article argues that the American Muslim philanthropy post-9/11 belies enduring presuppositions about Islam’s rigidity and religion’s interiority, which resulted in widespread misapprehensions about the nature of Muslim philanthropy in America after 9/11.  American Muslim philanthropy post-9/11 highlights the polyvalence and fluidity of the public practice of Islam.  In the fluid space of practice, American Muslims have brought together Islamic vocabularies of charity and American legal and sociopolitical norms regarding philanthropy to forge new relations across groups of varying social, religious, political, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Psychological Problems and Challenge In EFL Speaking Classroom
Authors: Listyaningrum Arifin Win
Published: November 2017

Psychological aspect regarding to learning attitudes plays in determining learning achievement. Psychological problems also involve not only to the students but also teacher. Less-confidence, speech anxiety, and low self-esteem are almost common problem in classroom, and occur on both teachers and students. Students who have low of self-confidence are often hardly able to control themselves for public speaking in the classroom, like, Governing his/ her behavior on that his/her peers think, lose belief on self, thinking that his/her friends dis-appraising, afraid of getting mistakes, etc. However, teachers which are low self-esteem and confidence also lose their performance and ability to manage their classroom optimally. Low self-esteem may caused by teacher’s poor understanding on subject matter. Both of psychological problems impact on dis-effectiveness of classroom activities. This paper takes accounts of some psychological problems of students and teachers in English speaking classroom, and some guidelines to overcome. At the last discus, this paper also provides some keys of how to make good classroom atmosphere.
Swearing Used in Richard Wright’s Black Boy
Authors: Giyatmi Giyatmi , WIjayava Ratih , Widarwati Nunun Tri
Published: November 2017

This research aims at finding the types of swearing expressions and linguistic forms of English swearing used in Richard Wright’s Black Boy. This is a descriptive qualitative research since it describes the phenomena of swearing used in the novel. The data of the research are all the conversations or sentences used swearing in the novel written by Richard Wright namely Black Boy as the main data source. The method of collecting data in this research is observation and teknik lanjut catat. After all the data had been collected then they are coded using the coding system such as data number/title of novel/chapter/page/data. There is no data reduction since all the data are analyzed in this research. This research used theory triangulation. Kind of swearing expressions found in this novel dealing with God and religion terms, name of  animals and plants, part of body, racial terms, stupidity terms, name of occupation, sexual terms, family terms. The linguistic forms of English swearing used in this novel are word, phrase, and clause. The swearing in the form of words consists of (1) noun referring to place, person, occupation, animal, and idea (2) verb and (3) adjective. Phrase consists of (1) noun phrase with swearing functioning as headword, modifier, and both headword and modifier, (2) adjective phrase with swearing functioning as modifier. Swearing expression is also found in the form of sentence.
The Use of Teaching British Parliamentary Debate through Android Application, Video, and Powerpoint Presentation to Improve the Students’ Speaking Skills
Authors: Agung Wijaya Surya
Published: November 2017

The researcher conducted the study to increase the students’ speaking skills through Android application, video, and PowerPoint Presentation in teaching British Parliamentary Debate. This study answers two questions (1) How is the implementation of teaching British Parliamentary Debate through Android application, video, and PowerPoint Presentation at English Debate Club in SMK N2? (2) To what extent is the improvement of teaching British Parliamentary Debate through Android application, video, and PowerPoint Presentation at English Debate Club in SMK N2 to improve the students’ speaking skills?. The research design of this study was Classroom Action Research. It had three cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. From the study, the researcher could conclude that the implementation of the study improved gradually from cycle 1, cycle 2, and cycle 3. The improvement of the study was showed when the researcher conducted cycle 3. The result of the t-test of cycle 3 was 2.56. Before the impact has not seen by the researcher in the cycle 1 and cycle 2, the result of the t-test of cycle 1 and 2 was 1. The passing grade was 72, and the target of the passing grade was 85%. The result of the post-test of cycle 3 was 90.91% from students. They passed the passing grade. The passing grade of cycle 3 was over the target, so the researcher stopped the study. Thus, instruments proved that it could improve the students’ speaking skills.
Gerenciamento de resíduos de serviço de saúde de animais de produção: revisão
Authors: Farezin Evelyne Cazarotto , Sarubbi Juliana , Soto Francisco Rafael Martins
Published: November 2017

A demanda por produtos de origem animal vem aumentando gradativamente no mundo, e a expectativa é que haja um incremento nos próximos anos, juntamente com a produção. Em consequência disso, ocorre também acréscimo na geração de diferentes tipos de resíduos nas propriedades. Um dos resíduos que são gerados na produção animal são os resíduos de serviço de saúde animal (RSSA). Diante deste cenário, objetivou-se realizar uma revisão sobre o gerenciamento de RSSA. Os RSSA mesmo que produzidos em menor quantidade devem receber cuidado especial devido à capacidade de infectar e contaminar o meio ambiente e o ser humano. O gerenciamento de RSSA é importante para mitigar os impactos ambientais e sanitários. Nas propriedades rurais, é ainda pouco discutido e realizado. É importante buscar medidas para realizar a correta segregação e posterior reciclagem dos RSSA. A disposição final da maior parte destes resíduos é efetuada de forma inadequada. É de fundamental importância à implantação de um plano de gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos e que mais estudos sejam realizados na área.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE ATER E AGROECOLOGIA: UMA ANÁLISE COMPARADA NO ESTADO DE PERNAMBUCO
Authors: Lima Filipe Augusto Xavier
Published: November 2017

Este artigo busca descrever as ações de extensão rural voltadas à agricultura sustentável, realizadas por instituições que apoiam os agricultores de base agroecológica. Para isso, apresenta-se uma abordagem comparativa envolvendo dois grupos de agricultores familiares de Pernambuco, um ligado a uma associação agroecológica, e outro, formado por assentados de um programa oficial de reforma agrária. Para o levantamento de dados, foram realizadas entrevistas com os fontes-chave e com agricultores participantes das duas experiências. A pesquisa demonstra que, paralelamente às políticas preconizadas pela esfera governamental nos últimos anos e ao estímulo à incorporação da Agroecologia às dinâmicas de desenvolvimento rural, é fundamental o apoio de outros atores para a superação das limitações em torno das diferentes situações socioeconômicas, produtivas, ambientais e de organização associativa presentes nas estratégias e experiências dos agricultores familiares.
Some Properties of h-MN-Convexity and Jensen’s Type Inequalities
Authors: Alomari Mohammad W.
Published: November 2017

In this work, we introduce the class of h-MN-convex functions by generalizing the concept of MN-convexity and combining it with h-convexity. Namely, let M : [0, 1] → [a, b] be a Mean function given by M (t) = M (t; a, b); where by M (t; a, b) we mean one of the following functions: At (a, b) := (1 − t) a + tb, Gt (a, b) = a1−tbt and Ht (a, b) := ab ta+( 1−t )b =  1 A t ( 1 a , 1 b ) MathType@MTEF@5@5@+= feaagKart1ev2aqatCvAUfeBSjuyZL2yd9gzLbvyNv2CaerbuLwBLn hiov2DGi1BTfMBaeXatLxBI9gBaerbd9wDYLwzYbItLDharqqtubsr 4rNCHbWexLMBbXgBd9gzLbvyNv2CaeHbl7mZLdGeaGqiVCI8FfYJH8 YrFfeuY=Hhbbf9v8qqaqFr0xc9pk0xbba9q8WqFfeaY=biLkVcLq=J Hqpepeea0=as0Fb9pgeaYRXxe9vr0=vr0=vqpWqaaeaabiGaciaaca qabeaadaqaaqaafaGcbaaeaaaaaaaaa8qadaWcaaWdaeaapeGaamyy aiaadkgaa8aabaWdbiaadshacaWGHbGaey4kaSYaaeWaa8aabaWdbi aaigdacqGHsislcaWG0baacaGLOaGaayzkaaGaamOyaaaacqGH9aqp caGGGcWaaSaaa8aabaWdbiaaigdaa8aabaWdbiaadgeapaWaaSbaaS qaa8qacaWG0baapaqabaGcpeWaaeWaa8aabaWdbmaalaaapaqaa8qa caaIXaaapaqaa8qacaWGHbaaaiaacYcadaWcaaWdaeaapeGaaGymaa WdaeaapeGaamOyaaaaaiaawIcacaGLPaaaaaaaaa@54E0@ with the property that M (0; a, b) = a and M (1; a, b) = b. Let I, J be two intervals subset of (0, ∞) such that (0, 1) ⊆ J and [a, b] ⊆ I. Consider a non-negative function h : J → (0, ∞), a function f : I → (0, ∞) is said to be h-MN-convex (concave) if the inequality f (M (t; x, y)) ≤ (≥) N (h(t); f (x), f (y)), holds for all x, y ∈ I and t ∈ [0, 1]. In this way, nine classes of h-MN-convex functions are established, and therefore some analytic properties for each class of functions are explored and investigated. Characterizations of each type are given. Various Jensen’s type inequalities and their converses are proved.
Effect of LCF Pre-Damage on Very High Cycle Fatigue Behavior of TC21 Titanium Alloy
Authors: Baohua Nie , Zihua Zhao , Yongzhong Ouyang , Dongchu Chen , Hong Chen , Haibo Sun , Shu Liu
Published: November 2017

The effect of low cycle fatigue (LCF) pre-damage on the subsequent very high cycle fatigue (VHCF) behavior is investigated in TC21 titanium alloy. LCF pre-damage is applied under 1.8% strain amplitude up to various fractions of the expected life and subsequent VHCF properties are determined using ultrasonic fatigue tests. Results show that 5% of LCF pre-damage insignificantly affects the VHCF limit due to the absent of pre-crack, but decreases the subsequent fatigue crack initiation life estimated by Pairs’ law. Pre-cracks introduced by 10% and 20% of LCF pre-damage significantly reduce the subsequent VHCF limits. The crack initiation site shifts from subsurface-induced fracture for undamaged and 5% of LCF pre-damage specimens to surface pre-crack for 10% and 20% of LCF pre-damage specimens in very high cycle region. The fracture mechanism analysis indicate that LCF pre-crack will re-start to propagate under subsequently low stress amplitude when stress intensity factor of pre-crack is larger than its threshold. Furthermore, the predicted fatigue limits based on EI Haddad model for the LCF pre-damage specimens well agree with the experimental results.
MUSEUM TOSAN AJI DI PURWOREJO
Authors: PRIHASTUTI ASTRI
Published: November 2017

Tosan Aji Museum in Purworejo is a built space in Purworejo Regency. It serves the purpose of keeping, preserving, and displaying the tosan aji, an umbrella term referrring to any esteemed metal works which comprises of keris (the most renowned metal work), spear, sword, kudi, and menur for education and recreation purposes. The problem to be tackled during the design process is to accomplish the intents of exhibiting the tosan aji to the general public. The expressive designs focuses on the building's physical aspects ( room, form and massing, facade, and interior) to show an intention or aim – presents on the visual level – in achieving the purposes of Tosan Aji Museum ini Purworejo.
PENERAPAN HEALING ENVIRONMENT PADA PERANCANGAN SEKOLAH DASAR LUAR BIASA BAGIAN TUNALARAS
Authors: Bihastuti Endhita Januar
Published: November 2017

Children  with emotional and behavioral disorders are one of  kind children with special education need.  Education as a basic right of every child in Indonesia, especially children with emotional and behaviour disorder, has not been fully realized, this is due to the lack of awareness of parents and teachers. The earlier the children with emotional and behaviour disorders are detected, the higher the expectation to recovery is, so special elementary school for emotional and behaviour disorder facilities are essential. For designing a building that maximizes space program and environmental atmosphere available with the type of needs and program activities that take place, the healing environment is chosen as a design solution at the planned school. Healing environment is related to the creation of an environment that affects health by influencing action and interaction by applying the sensory, natural, and psychological aspects. Aspects of the healing environment will be applied to the spatial, site, form and mass arrangement, and landscape.
GANGGUAN PERSEPSI SENSORI SEBAGAI DASAR PERANCANGAN PANTI REHABILITASI ANAK AUTIS DI SURAKARTA
Authors: Satyawati Ganis Ratna
Published: November 2017

Autism is one delay in child development. It is the result of complex and varied brain development disorders, one of them is disturbance in sensory system (sensory integration) in children. The disturbance causes the children to be unable to adapt optimally, thus, it affects behavioral and psychological responses of children with autism in their environment. The number of children with autism increases from year to year, including in Surakarta. A rehabilitation centre is therefore needed in this city. This rehabilitation centre for children with autism is uses a functional recovery for behavior, occupation, and nervous system (neurons), and sensory systems of children who experienced the disorder to regenerate its form or function. This rehabilitation centre will accommodate medical, therapeutic, and educational activities by using  special environmental designs planned according to the sensory needs and specific stimuli needs for each different autistic child. The design concept of this rehabilitation centre focuses on the sensory needs of children with aurism. It will be applied through building physical elements in the form of inside and outside spatial elements. Both elements will be designed with various considerations of the choice of attributes or architectural elements, such as: design principles, shapes, scales, colors, building materials. These considerations will create specific effects for each individual with different levels of sensory perception disorder. This rehabilitation favility will provide 5 special zones for autistic children which are categorized  based on the level of disturbance and condition of the children. The categorization is expected to play a major role in accelerating the process of healing and development of children physically, psychologically, intellectually, and socially. Consequently, it can  establish a child with autism into an independent, creative, exist, and skilled human as other normal children.  
Pengaruh Ruang Publik Terhadap Kualitas Visual Jalan Kali Besar Jakarta
Authors: Hantono Dedi
Published: November 2017

Kali Besar is a river that stretches from South to North and there are two roads on both sides, namely: Jalan Kali Besar Barat and Jalan Kali Besar Timur. On the government's awareness of the importance of preservation of buildings and historic areas, since 2008 the City of Jakarta was established as a conservation area and became a tourist destination in Jakarta. Many things have been attempted by the government such as the improvement of public space which is to be one tourist destination for visitors to enjoy the atmosphere of the past. Above it then conducted a study to determine whether the influence of public space for the visual quality of the area, especially Kali Besar. This research uses quantitative method with post positivistic rationalist approach. The result of the research shows that there is influence of public space on visual quality in Kali Besar Jakarta area.
PENERAPAN KONSEP PSIKOLOGI LINGKUNGAN PADA PUSAT PENDIDIKAN NON FORMAL DI KOTA SURAKARTA
Authors: Annya Tiara
Published: November 2017

One of the cities in Indonesia that has problems with school dropout children due to economic problems is Surakarta City. By 2015, 1.54% of workers in this city are teenagers and as many as 6.08% of the population are unemployed (Ermawati, 2015). In fact, the world has become more open and the competition both in the field of economy and employment becomes increasingly tight. One solution to solve the problem is with non formal education. Non-formal education serves as a substitute or additional education that can increase both academic and life skills. Another problem that arises is how to improve motivation and stimuli in processing learning for those who drop out of school. This can be achieved by applying the concept of environmental psychology to the design of educational facilities. By using the concept of environmental psychology, the learning activities can run effectively and learners become more creative and innovative. Non formal education system provided at this education center are life skills training, pursuing equalization packages and tutoring. Each of these activities has its own support rooms such as theory classrooms, practice spaces, library, studio and auditorium which each room apply the concept of environmental psychology in its design.
APLIKASI KARAKTERISTIK ARSITEKTUR FUTURISTIK PADA TERMINAL PENUMPANG PELABUHAN YOS SUDARSO DI KOTA AMBON
Authors: Tyas Ekine Wahyuning
Published: November 2017

Maluku as one of the archipelago provinces in Indonesia would require a sea transportation system to improve movement of goods and services inter-islands both within and outside of the Province. Ambon City as the capital of Maluku Province has an important role in accommodating it . Ambon City itself currently has six ports with different functions. One of the main ports is the Port of Yos Sudarso Ambon which currently accommodates two functions. First, as a port of passenger and second as a container port. However, along with the increasing container demand and inadequate port area. Then, there are various proposals which proclaimed in various regional and national development programs to focus on the transition function of Yos Sudarso Port in accommodating the activities of departure and arrival of passengers and eliminate the function of containers activity. The futuristic architectural approach is intended to find the need for architectural masterpieces of modern character and stand out along the Ambon Waterfront City development area. This approach represents progress, something new that is different from the other building on the environment and speed points which is identical with building of transportation. So it is expected that through this approach can be generated a redesign concept that can provide first impression for its users.

Keyword : Port, Passanger Terminal, Futuristic Architecture, Transportation Building
PENERAPAN ARSITEKTUR KONTEKSTUAL DALAM PERANCANGAN KAWASAN WISATA BUDAYA SAMIN DI BLORA
Authors: Rahayuningtyas Novitasari
Published: November 2017

Samin culture is one of the national heritage which is based on Samin’s tradition. The community of Samin is spread over some areas, one of them is Klopoduwur village, Blora. The uniqueness of Samin culture is the traditions, daily activities, and artifacts. Local government has decided to develope tourism in this village, which is reasonable in regard to its potentials. Tourism can help the economy of Samin people while at the same time induce its cultural activities. The Samin village, then, is designed by adding the tourism and culture facilities, also public infrastructures for the tourists and its society. Contextual architecture is applied in the design of the area, by applying visual elements to the old buildings and environment into the new buildings, to get the look which familiar for the Samin’s society, and also to get the authentic look for the tourists.

Keywords: Samin culture, Contextual, Tourism, Visual continuity, Tradition
Ethnopharmacological and Phytopharmaceutical Evaluation of Prosopis cineraria: An Overview and Future Prospects
Authors: Chaudhary Kamal K. , Kumar Gautam , Varshney Anusheel , Meghvansi Mukesh K. , Ali Syed Farook , Karthik Kumaragurubaran , Dhama Kuldeep , Siddiqui Sazada , Kaul Ramesh K.
Published: November 2017

Background:

Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce ('khejri') is an important tree that occurs worldwide in arid
regions. It has been mentioned in the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicines as having several clinical properties.
Different parts of this plant are used in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iran
for treating various ailments such as leprosy, leucoderma, dysentery, asthma, bronchitis, piles, jaundice and muscular
tremors. Since all parts of the tree are useful, it is called ‘Kalp Taru' or ‘Wonder Tree' in India. Phytochemical studies
of P. cineraria have underlined the presence of various classes of phytochemicals, such as flavone derivatives
(prosogerin A, B, C, D and E), alkaloids (spicigerine and prosophylline), tannins (gallic acid), steroids (stigmasterol,
campesterol and sitosterol, etc.), fatty acids and amino acids, etc., that have been obtained from different parts of the
plant.

Methods:

We undertook a comprehensive, critical and systematic literature survey on ethnomedicinal, phytochemical
and pharmacological aspects of P. cineraria. Efforts were made to establish/corroborate the scientific reasons of
ethnomedicinal use with the help of published modern studies.

Results:

Based on in-depth analysis of more than 200 studies, we were able to corroborate a large number of facts
pertaining to uses of different parts of this plant for treating various maladies. Further, it yielded several new insights
on phyto-pharmacological aspects of P. cineraria.

Conclusion:

Results of this study are useful for commercialization of the products derived from phytochemicals of
P. cineraria.
Increase of EEG Alpha3/Alpha2 Power Ratio Detects Inferior Parietal Lobule Atrophy in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Moretti Davide V.
Published: November 2017

Objective: The inferior parietal lobule (IPL) has been implicate in many higher cognitive
processes, as visuo-motor transformations, tool use or tool making. In subjects with mild cognitive impairment
(MCI) at major risk to develop Alzheimer' Disease (AD) an impairment of subtle visuomotor or
praxic abilities is a well-known clinical feature. Enhance of the ratio of EEG alpha3/alpha2 frequency
power was detected in subjects with MCI who will transform in Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Methods:

We explored of the association of alpha3/alpha2 power ratio with cortical size of IPL in patients
with MCI. 74 subjects with MCI undergone EEG recording and MRI scans. Alpha3/alpha2 power
ratio in addition to cortical size had been computed for each patient. Three MCI groups had been acquired
in keeping with growing tertile values of alpha3/alpha2 ratio. Huge difference of cortical thickness
among the groups was calculated. Higher alpha3/alpha2 power ratio group had broader cortical loss compared
to other teams on the IPL, particularly in the Supramarginal Gyrus, and Precuneus on both hemispheres.

Results:

Our results unveil the possible part that the IPL could play in determining the classic alterations
of early Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Conclusion:

Finally, the rise of alpha3/alpha2 power ratio detected a focused anatomo-functional association
that could be a reliable marker of incipient AD.
Map Learning in Normal Aging: The Role of Individual Visuo-Spatial Abilities and Implications
Authors: Meneghetti Chiara , Muffato Veronica , Borella Erika , De Beni Rossana
Published: November 2017

Objective: The present study analyzes the age-related differences in map learning between
young and normally-aging young-old and old-old adults in relation to individual visuo-spatial factors to
specify which aspects of spatial learning are susceptible to aging.

Methods:

Forty young, 40 young-old and 40 old-old participants performed a series of tasks to assess
their visuo-spatial working memory (VSWM) and visuo-spatial (rotation) abilities, then they studied a
map. To test their recall, they graphically reproduced the map in a freehand drawing, then performed a
sketch map task (which involved placing a list of landmarks on a blank layout of the map) and a pointing
task (adopting aligned and counter-aligned imaginary positions).

Results:

The results showed that age-related differences depend on the type of recall task performed: in
the pointing and freehand map-drawing tasks, the young-old and old-old performed worse than the
young adults; but in the sketch map task, the young-old performed as well as the young adults and only
the old-old’s performance was worse than that of the other two age groups. Concerning the role of individual
factors, VSWM and rotation abilities were found strongly involved in the pointing task (especially
for counter-aligned pointing) and the freehand map-drawing task.

Conclusion:

Overall, these results suggest that different factors related to spatial (map) learning explain
age-related differences in normal aging. The implications of the present results in normal and pathological
aging, and for the purposes of clinical assessments and interventions, are discussed.
Assessment of genetic diversity of Canthium parviflorum Lam by RAPD and ISSR markers
Authors: Mallikarjuna Kokkanti , Sirigiri Chandra Kala , K.V.N. Ratnakar Reddi , Akila Chandra Sekhar , Puli Chandra Obul Reddy
Published: November 2017

Canthium parviflorum Lam is an important medicinal plant widely used in traditional systems of medicine with propagation limitations. In the present work, we are reporting the genetic diversity analysis of naturally occurring and in vitro grown plants by RAPD and ISSR markers. The plants developed on MS medium supplemented with BA (2mg/l) and NAA (0.5mg/l) using nodal and leaf explants were used along with plants present in five different geographical areas. Genetic diversity analysis using DNA based markers, RAPD and ISSR indicated that considerable genetic variations are present in naturally occurring plants. It is also indicated that tissue culture plants and their wild relatives show genetic similarity by grouping into one clad. The amplification products of the regenerated plants showed similar banding patterns to that of the mother plant thus demonstrating the homogeneity of the micropropagated plants. The variations observed in naturally occurring plants could be due to the impact of local environmental factors and accumulation of mutations in the course of evolution. This is the first report on genetic diversity of Canthium plant populations.
Ethno-botanical study of wild edible fruits consumed by the people of Lakhimpur district of Assam, India.
Authors: Borgohain Dharitri
Published: November 2017

The present study deals with the identification, ethno-botanical exploration, documentation and popularization of wild edible fruits consumed by the people of Lakhimpur district of Assam, India. Fruits are the chief sources of essential minerals, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, sugar, water and possess tremendous medicinal value. Fruits play an important role in maintaining a well-balanced weight loss diet and healthy living. During the study period, several field trips were conducted in different seasons and the plants were identified by consulting relevant scientific literatures. In this paper, a total of 48 wild edible fruits belonging to 25 families were recorded along with their local names, scientific name, family, time of availability, taste and uses. Further, emphasize should be given in order to maintain and improve this important source of food supply for their conservation for human welfare.
Spoil characteristics under five years old native woody plantations and unplanted dump in dry tropical environment, India.
Authors: Singh Anand Narain
Published: November 2017

Present study was conducted to investigate spoil characteristics under 5-yr old high-density plantations of three native trees (Albizia lebbeck A. procera and Tectona grandis) and one fast growing woody grass (Dendrocalamus strictus) species on coal mine spoils and same age unplanted mine spoil dump at the same area. We examined physical characters such as soil bulk density, water holding capacity, soil texture (sand, clay and silt) and chemical characters such as pH, total nutrients (C, N and P) and exchangeable cations (Ca, Mg, K and Na) in chronosequence of spoil depth (0-50 cm) at 10 cm interval under planted stand of each selected species and unplanted dump. A significant effect of plantations on physico-chemical characteristics (except soil bulk density) of mine spoils was found. Among species, A. lebbeck exhibited substantial improvement in mine spoil soils followed by D. strictus, A. procera and T. grandis plantation. Although, chemical characteristics especially total concentrations of soil C, N and P and their ratios were significantly different due to species and spoil depth, indicating plantations of all species have abilities to improve soil chemical qualities at young stage of establishment. Compared to unplanted dump, plantation of A. lebbeck showed highest concentrations of total nutrients (C, N and P) and exchangeable cations with respect to spoil depth followed by D. strictus, A. procera and T. grandis, which confirms that some species have suitable qualities for the modification of spoil characteristics during rehabilitation process.
Utilização de Problem Based Learning como Estratégia de Ensino em uma Instituição Federal de Ensino.
Authors: Sobrosa Affeldt Fabricio
Published: November 2017

O presente trabalho propôs a superação das barreiras tradicionais com a utilização de estratégias pedagógicas para a implementação de inovações no ensino da área de Administração, utilizando-se situações de aprendizagem e problem based learning. A metodologia utilizada foi a da “pesquisa-ação”. Se propôs um modelo construtivista, composto por uma metodologia de ensino e um ambiente de aprendizagem, elaborados com base no construtivismo. O modelo foi formado por “Contextos de Aprendizagem” e “Situações de Aprendizagem”, baseados em problemas empresariais reais. Os resultados indicam que o modelo proposto atende aos requisitos: resolução de problemas; objetos de aprendizagem contextualizados; apoio à construção do conhecimento; apresentar condições para atividades aplicáveis à realidade; atividades resolvidas em grupos; tarefas realizadas através de problemas que reflitam situações concretas.
Metodologia Pluralista Racional de Ensino envolvendo Robótica Educacional LEGO® aos avanços conceituais dos Estudantes sobre Calor e Temperatura
Authors: Henrique Moura da Silva Osmar , Olivatto Wesley
Published: November 2017

Caracteriza-se a aplicação de uma particular metodologia de ensino aos conceitos de calor e temperatura com parte de atividades experimentais envolvendo a robótica educacional LEGO® em estudantes do nível médio. Para tanto, o estudo empenhou-se em estruturar: uma estratégia pedagógica, no caso, construtivista e baseada num pluralismo metodológico com orientação racional; uma sequência de atividades experimentais, de caráter qualitativo, abrangendo a robótica LEGO® em meio a outras de baixo custo. Como forma de representar alguns típicos avanços conceituais dos aprendizes, uma análise integral dos dados de um estudante é exemplificada. Além da estratégia pedagógica que se contribui como alternativa à situação, espera-se que a presente reunião dos desenvolvimentos demonstrativos se mostre proveitosa econvidativa àqueles que buscam vincular essa robótica em suas aulas acerca dos conceitos físicos então focados.
Validação de um instrumento de mensuração de autorregulação da aprendizagem em contexto brasileiro usando análise fatorial confirmatória
Authors: Lins Rodrigues Rodrigo , Luis Cavalcanti Ramos Jorge , Carlos Sedraz Silva João , Sandro Gomes Alex , Alexandro Viana Fonseca José , Da Fonseca de Souza Fernando
Published: November 2017

A escala de autorregulação da aprendizagem Online Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire (OSLQ), desenvolvida por (Barnard, Lan e To, et al. 2009), é um instrumento para avaliar as características de autorregulação da aprendizagem de estudantes em cursos na modalidade online. O presente estudo visa investigar a aplicabilidade deste instrumento, verificando se o mesmo é válido para mensurar características de autorregulação da aprendizagem nos moldes da educação a distância no Brasil. Foi realizada uma pesquisa com 408 participantes de cursos na modalidade EAD com idade média de 30 anos (DP=18,23). A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de análise fatorial confirmatória e os resultados indicaram que o modelo de seis fatores mensurado através dos itens do instrumento se ajusta à amostra analisada no Brasil. Considerações acerca da validade interna e da proposta conceitual do instrumento são discutidas neste artigo.
Use of educational robotics as a stimulus to creativity
Authors: R. de Quadros Martins Amilton , Vargas Fernando , Leal da Silva Thaísa , Pazinato Ariane
Published: November 2017

The present research aims to stimulate the creativity of young people through educational robotics. Results of three workshops carried out in an innovation laboratory of a higher education institution with members of a social project from 13 to16 years old are presented. Participants were challenged to solve problems related to educational robotics using Scratch and Arduino, with the proposed theme being traffic education. The results will be presented according to the following categories of analysis: use of unusual solutions for problem solving, level of intrinsic motivation, and use of organized and procedural thinking.
Colaborações em Pesquisas sobre Educação à Distância: uma Análise de Redes Sociais de Autores
Authors: Richard Gomes Rodrigo , Werneck Barbosa Marcelo
Published: November 2017

Muitas pesquisas, inclusive as realizadas na área de Educação à Distância (EaD), são feitas por meio de colaborações entre pesquisadores. Colaborações por meio de co-autoria formam uma rede na qual os nodos representam autores e uma ligação entre eles existe se eles publicaram um trabalho juntos. Tal rede de colaboração é um tipo de rede social estudada e caracterizada pelo método de Análise de Redes Sociais (ARS). O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar a comunidade mundial de pesquisa em EaD utilizando ARS para identificar os pesquisadores mais centrais e importantes desta área. Uma caracterização da rede de colaborações em nível macro e micro foi realizada.
Math Timer: um objeto de aprendizagem para apoiar o ensino de Matemática
Authors: De Melo Fernandes Marcelo , Débora Dantas de Souza Rebouças Ayla
Published: November 2017

Muitos alunos terminam o ensino médio sem ter os conhecimentos esperados na área de matemática. Porém, ela é uma das áreas de conhecimento mais importantes para nós. Para tentar fazer com que os estudantes se envolvam mais com a Matemática e pratiquem mais os conteúdos, alguns professores estão inserindo jogos educativos no ensino de Matemática, uma vez que os jogos são vistos como uma atividade lúdica. Nesse sentido, este trabalho apresenta o Math Timer, um objeto de aprendizagem no estilo jogo e feito para apoiar o ensino de Matemática. Observouse, até então, que o Math Timer pode auxiliar o processo de ensinoaprendizagem de Matemática, uma vez que foram obtidos bons resultados em uma avaliação feita com professores e alunos.
Mineração de Dados Educacionais Orientada por Atividades de Aprendizagem
Authors: Carlos Sedraz Silva João , Lins Rodrigues Rodrigo , Luis Cavalcanti Ramos Jorge , Da Fonseca de Souza Fernando , Sandro Gomes Alex
Published: November 2017

Este trabalho, por meio de um estudo de caso, apresenta uma abordagem de Mineração de Dados Educacionais orientada por atividades de aprendizagem, tendo como referência a Teoria da Atividade. O objetivo do estudo foi analisar as diferenças nos resultados dessa abordagem em relação a um processo de mineração holístico, no qual os modelos de predição permitem análises apenas no nível de disciplina, sem a observação de detalhes das atividades de aprendizagem. Os resultados desta pesquisa apontam vantagens da mineração orientada por atividade, que oferece informações em um contexto de interação significativa, com mais subsídios para monitorar e tratar contradições no processo de aprendizagem.
Análise do engajamento de estudantes com base na Distância Transacional a partir da Mineração de Dados Educacionais
Authors: Carlos Sedraz Silva João , Cavalcanti Ramos Luis , Lins Rodrigues Rodrigo , Da Fonseca de Souza Fernando , Sandro Gomes Alex
Published: November 2017

Este estudo apresenta uma proposta de análise do engajamento de estudantes em um curso online. Foram usados dados de um curso de pós-graduação de uma universidade pública brasileira. O método seguiu o processo de Mineração de Dados Educacionais aplicada em dois ciclos, a partir da identificação dos construtos da distância transacional nos dados coletados, da utilização de métricas definidas pela análise de redes sociais e da aplicação de regressão logística para obtenção de modelos representativos do engajamento e dos fatores que o influenciam. Os resultados apontaram caminhos para intervenções que poderiam ser feitas para o aumento no nível de engajamento dos estudantes.
Jogos Sérios em Interação Humano-Computador: Uma revisão Sistemática de Literatura
Authors: Barros de Sales André , De Souza Clímaco Gabriel , Barros de Sales Márcia
Published: November 2017

Nos cursos de engenharia de software relacionados, o reconhecimento do ensino de Interação Humano-Computador (IHC) cada vez maior, devido à sua importância para o desenvolvimento de software, e está sendo abordado de muitas maneiras diferentes. Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar uma revisão sistemática de trabalhos acadêmicos, na publicados na área de engenharia de software, que utilizaram jogos sérios como apoio ao ensino da disciplina de Interação humano-computador, de artigos publicados em base de dados indexadas como IEEE, ACM, Google Acadêmico, entre outros no período de2007 a 2015. O resultado encontrado apresentou que ainda são incipientes pesquisas neste contexto, eevidenciou a necessidade de realizar uma revisão sistemática em eventos acadêmicos similares, em decorrência da escassez de artigos encontrados em relação a quantidade de artigos publicados na área de engenharia de software e interface humano-computador.
Glossário Hipertextual Colaborativo LV
Authors: Jucilene Freire Lopes Marinho Maria , Laysa Lima Cunha Joana , Joca Gonçalves Alexandra , Leite Sales Gilvandenys
Published: November 2017

Este artigo apresenta a aplicação de uma métrica não-linear de avaliação à ferramenta Glossário do Moodle a ser utilizada durante o processo avaliativo das definições e comentários produzidos com o uso de mídias digitais. Como fuga a avaliação tradicional, aplicou-se o Modelo LV, uma metodologia e instrumento permissor de uma avaliação processual, formativa e reguladora de aprendizagens o qual se utiliza de parâmetros quali-quantitativos e de instrumentos e signos apoiados em linguagem iconográfica associada à menções qualitativas. O resultado foi a concepção da ferramenta Glossário Hipertextual Colaborativo LV, ou Glossário LV, o qual foi planejado a partir de estudos numa disciplina na modalidade blended-learning, apresentando uma ampla aceitação.
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Estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem com base em tecnologias digitais: uma análise com professores e coordenadores pedagógicos dos anos iniciais
Authors: Samanta dos Santos de Roma Nicole , Capobianco Lopes Maurício
Published: November 2017

As tecnologias digitais são recursos importantes na sala de aula dos anosiniciais. Com base nisso, o objetivo da presente pesquisa foi analisar as estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem utilizadas pelos professores que estão inserindo as tecnologias digitais na sala de aula dos anos iniciais. A pesquisa teve caráter qualitativo descritivo e foi realizada em uma escola pública e duas escolas particulares. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram quatro professoras que trabalham nos anos iniciais e duas coordenadoras pedagógicas. Os resultados da pesquisa evidenciaram como se deu a inserção das tecnologias digitais na escola e como os professores a utilizam e revelaram que ainda há muito o que fazer mesmo nessas escolas que estão inserindo as tecnologias digitais no seu contexto.