bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study on the effect of topical lidocaine gel versus drops on surgeon’s comfort during manual small incision cataract surgery
Authors: Krishnan Prakash , Sam Sancy Mary , Kuriachan Sanitha , Sethuraman Nirmala
Published: July 2018

Background: Cataract is a frequent surgical procedure performed worldwide. The study compared lidocaine 4% drops with 2% gel on surgeon’s comfort, need for supplemental anaesthesia and duration of surgery in patients who underwent manual small incision cataract surgery.Methods: This was a Prospective, Comparison study conducted at a Single centre by multiple surgeons. Patients enrolled for surgeries were divided into Group A: Lidocaine 4% drops 1ml was instilled in the conjunctival sac 5 minutes before surgery and Group B: Lidocaine 2% gel 2ml was applied. Endpoints evaluated were surgeon’s comfort, need for supplemental anesthesia and duration of surgery.Results: The mean duration of surgery for gel was 20±8 minutes as compared to 29±6 minutes with drops (p*- value<0.001). 26 (87%) patients in gel did not require any supplemental anesthesia as compared to 3 (10%) patients in drops. Peribulbar supplementation was required for 20 (67%) patients in drops as compared to 1 (3%) patient in gel (p*- value<0.001). 26 (87%) patients in gel were operated comfortably by the surgeon as compared to 2 (6%) patients in drops. Mild to Moderate discomfort was experienced by the surgeon in operating 27 (90%) patients in drops as compared to 3(10%) patients in gel (p*- value<0.001).Conclusions: The surgeons were more comfortable using gel with least requirement of supplemental anaesthesia and faster completion compared to drops.
Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a cross sectional study
Authors: Shanmugham Deepa , Natarajan Sindhu , Karthik Arun
Published: July 2018

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid disorders are two of the most common endocrine disorders in the general population. Both of these endocrine disorders share common predisposing factors, gynaecological features and have profound effect on reproductive function in women. The aim of this study is to study the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome and to evaluate the relationship between polycystic ovarian syndrome and thyroid dysfunction.Methods: This is a cross sectional observational study done on 100 patients with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome based on Rotterdam’s criteria. The exclusion criteria was hyperprolactinemia, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and virilising tumour. Thyroid function was evaluated by measurement of fasting serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine levels (free T3 and free T4).Results: The mean age of the study patients was 26±4.2 years. Among the study patients, 11% of them had goitre. 18% of the patients with presented with subclinical hypothyroidism. The mean TSH levels in the study patients was 4.62±2.12 mIU/ml. The overall prevalence of thyroid dysfunction was 33% in the study patients with PCOS.Conclusions: This study concludes that the prevalence of hypothyroidism is increased in women with PCOS patients.
Evaluation of antibiotic sensitivity pattern in acute tonsillitis
Authors: Ingale Mayur H. , Mahajan G. D.
Published: July 2018

Background: The use of antibiotics against different pathogens in acute tonsillitis has been the general trend through the years. Penicillin has been the drug of choice for the management. But due to increased incidence of resistance in case of penicillin’s, other antibiotics are also used for the treatment of acute tonsillitis. The study was conducted with the objective to find out the antibiotic sensitivity and susceptibility pattern against microbial pathogens in acute tonsillitis.

Methods: Our prospective observational study was carried out in the otorhinolaryngology department in Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre. The period of study was from June 2015 to August 2015. After getting approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) throat swabs were collected randomly from 50 patients visiting the ENT OPD. An informed consent was obtained from every patient who was a part of this study before commencing the study.  

Results: The commonly used antibiotics showed a higher resistance pattern as compared to the less commonly used antibiotics. Ampicillin and Amoxicillin showed poor sensitivity results in case of both Streptococci as well as Staphylococci.

Conclusions: Study findings therefore helped in perusing a guarded and judicious use of antibiotics in cases of acute tonsillitis and will thus help in improving the quality of antibiotic therapy provided to the patient. 
Imprensa especializada em educação: em destaque o periódico A Instrucção Publica (1872-1875)
Authors: Lima Sara Talitiane Viana Machado Leandro de , Machado Maria Cristina Gomes , Netto Mario Borges
Published: July 2018

A pesquisa investiga o periódico especializado em educação A Instrucção Publica, criado por José Carlos Alambary Luz e publicado entre 1872 e 1875, no Rio de Janeiro. O periódico se apresentava com o objetivo de identificar os problemas da instrução pública brasileira e propor soluções para a sua organização. Entre os temas veiculados no periódico destacam-se as publicações sobre a organização da instrução pública, com enfoque a formação de professores e os métodos de ensino. A imprensa especializada constitui importante fonte para a história da educação, por apresentar os debates travados pelos diversos grupos. No caso do periódico em estudo, constituiu importante espaço para divulgação de conteúdo educacional, em um período em que a imprensa se constituía como um dos principais veículos de divulgação das proposições dos homens que se envolviam na organização da sociedade, e, consequentemente, da instrução pública.
Standard Sunscreen from Local Thai Herb
Authors: Boonruang Rachadaporn , Lahpun Narongrit , Anurukvorakun Oraphan
Published: July 2018

A novel sunscreen containing Acacia catechu, remarkable local herb, was investigated for efficacy and standardized in this research.  The developed sunscreens were evaluated Sun Protection Factor (SPF), stability, skin allergy or irritation and the satisfaction. The highest SPF of A. catechu sunscreen with synthetic sunscreen agents was 30.344. While, the highest SPF of the A. catechu sunscreen without synthetic sunscreen agents was 24.381. The stability testing with the different conditions was found that the sunscreen products in the usual storage, had been stabilized even without preservative.  For irritation testing, there was no skin allergy and irritation from 20 volunteers.  Besides, results of the satisfaction evaluation for texture, consistency, sensory and odor after using the sunscreens, were high for all of the evaluation aspects.  Obviously, the results in this research revealed that A. catechu was applicable for being a great candidate in a sunscreen product.  Additionally, A. catechu sunscreen could prevent the adverse effects of UV radiation and artificial preservatives due to the UV absorption properties and antimicrobial properties of A. catechu.
Elephant Herding Optimization for Energy-Based Localization
Authors: Correia Sérgio , Beko Marko , Cruz Luís , Tomic Slavisa
Published: July 2018

This work addresses the energy-based source localization problem in wireless sensors networks. Instead of circumventing the maximum likelihood (ML) problem by applying convex relaxations and approximations (like all existing approaches do), we here tackle it directly by the use of metaheuristics. To the best of our knowledge, this is the ﬁrst time that metaheuristics is applied to this type of problems. More speciﬁcally an elephant herding optimization (EHO) algorithm is applied. Through extensive simulations, the key parameters of the EHO algorithm are optimized such that they match the energy decay model between two sensor nodes. A detailed analysis of the computational complexity is presented, as well as performance comparison between the proposed algorithm and existing non-metaheuristic ones. Simulation results show that the new approach signiﬁcantly outperforms the existing solutions in noisy environments, encouraging further improvement and testing of metaheuristic methods.
Curating Inclusive Cities through Food and Art
Authors: Hulbert Tammy Wong
Published: July 2018

Flavours of Glenroy (2013-4) was a socially engaged art research project focused on developing strategies to connect the diverse, mobile and transforming community of Glenroy through the theme of growing and distributing edible plants. The project was action research based, where artist researchers used creatively imagined mobile edible gardens to connect and engage with locals through project presentation and execution. The process of producing, presenting and conversing about edible gardening revealed Glenroy to be a transnational Australian dream suburb, reflecting the fluid globalising conditions of our cities. The project emphasized how social relations encouraged through art, has the capacity to transform social spaces, providing a platform to introduce new voices and narratives of a community and encourage inclusive participation in sustainable citizenship.
“Insulin-Like” Effects of Palmitate Might Contribute to the Development of Insulin Resistance in Hypothalamic Neurons
Authors: Benzler Martin , Benzler Jonas , Stoehr Sigrid , Hempp Cindy , Rizwan Mohammed Z. , Heyward Phil , Tups Alexander
Published: July 2018

Saturated fatty acids are implicated in the development of metabolic diseases, including obesity and type 2 diabetes. There is evidence, however, that polyunsaturated fatty acids can counteract the pathogenic effects of saturated fatty acids. To gain insight into the early molecular mechanisms by which fatty acids influence hypothalamic inflammation and insulin resistance, we performed time-course experiments in a hypothalamic cell line, using different durations of treatment with the saturated fatty acid palmitate, and the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Western blot analysis revealed that palmitate elevated the protein levels of phospho(p)AKT in a time-dependent manner. This effect seems involved in the pathogenicity of palmitate, as temporary inhibition of the PI3K/AKT pathway by selective PI3K inhibitors prevented palmitate-induced insulin resistance. Similarly to palmitate, DHA also increased levels of pAKT, but to a weaker extent. Co-administration of DHA with palmitate decreased pAKT close to the basal level after 8 h, and prevented palmitate-induced insulin resistance after 12 h. Measurement of the inflammatory markers pJNK and pNFκB-p65 revealed tonic elevation of both markers in the presence of palmitate alone. DHA alone transiently induced elevation of pJNK, returning to basal levels by 12 h treatment. Co-administration of DHA with palmitate prevented palmitate-induced inflammation after 12 h, but not at earlier time points.
Mongolian Part of the Trans-Boundary Sailugem Natural Plague Focus in 2017. Communication 2. Modern Epidemiological Risks
Authors: Kosilko S. A. , Balakhonov S. V. , Otgonbayar D. , Tsogbadrakh N. , Yarygina M. B. , Korzun V. M. , Tserennorov D. , Denisov A. V. , Rozhdestvensky E. N. , Urzhikh Ch.
Published: July 2018

Objective – to study the current epidemiological risks at plague enzootic frontier territory of the Bayan-Ulgy aimag of Mongolia. Materials and methods. Epidemiological analysis was performed according to the reporting documentation of the National Centre of Zoonotic Infections in Mongolia, results of anonymous questioning of 179 residents of the Bayan-Ulgy aimag of Mongolia, materials of the Department of Health of the Bayan-Ulgy aimag, the Aimag Centre of Zoonotic Infections and the Administration of the Aimag Governor. Results and discussion. Plague was first registered in the Bayan-Ulgy aimag in 1989. The total of 9 patients with plague and 4 lethal outcomes were revealed. In all cases marmots were an infection source, the infection occurred in the process of cutting the carcasses. The majority of the plague patients had bubonic form of plague. All patients were men aged 13 to 34 years. Public inquiry showed that 21,8 % of population considered meat of marmots as a delicacy, 54 % – hunted for the animals, 25,7 % – consumed uncooked organs of marmots as a folk remedy, 19,5 % – participated in cutting of marmot carcasses. Results of the inquiry indicated that a marmot was an object of active hunting for local population. Analysis of epizootic activity of the transboundary Sailugem natural plague focus, modern social and economic conditions in the Bayan-Ulgy aimag has showed that in this territory epidemic risks have shaped and act at present. They can be divided into two groups: epidemic risks capable to cause human sporadic plague cases and epidemic risks leading to anthropozoonotic plague dissemination among the population and exportation of Yersinia pestis beyond the limits of enzootic territories. Effective interaction of anti-epidemic Institutions of Mongolia and Russia and also the Agencies and Institutions of the executive power of all levels permits to counteract these risks.
Evaluación emocional y actitudinal de advertencias sanitarias de tabaco en adultos y jóvenes de Argentina
Authors: Virgolini Mario , Fallocca Verónica , Leonardelli Eduardo , Volchan Eliane
Published: July 2018

Objetivo. Evaluar el impacto emocional y las respuestas cognitivas y actitudinales de las advertencias sanitarias, para evitar el consumo del tabaco. Material y métodos. Se evaluaron 27 advertencias sanitarias de control del tabaco, procedentes de Argentina y de otros países, en 151 adoles­centes y 168 adultos. Se aplicó un instrumento estandarizado para medir valencia y activación emocional y un cuestionario estructurado para la medición cognitivo-actitudinal. Se analiza­ron las correlaciones según edad y sexo, nivel de instrucción, condición de fumador, etapa de cambio en fumadores y susceptibilidad en adolescentes no fumadores. Resultados. Se observó alta correlación entre las valoraciones cognitivo-actitudinales y las emocionales. Las advertencias basadas en imágenes cruentas y de sufrimiento generaron más respuestas actitudinales asociadas con el abandono y la prevención del consumo del tabaco. Conclusiones. Se recomienda el uso de advertencias con altos niveles de activación emocional tanto para adultos como para adolescentes.
Separating the impacts of climate change and human activities on actual evapotranspiration in Aksu River Basin ecosystems, Northwest China
Authors: Yang Peng , Xia Jun , Zhan Chesheng , Chen Xuejuan , Qiao Yunfeng , Chen Jie
Published: July 2018

Separating the impacts of climate change and human activity on actual evapotranspiration (ET) is important for reducing comprehensive risk and improving the adaptability of water resource systems. In this study, the spatiotemporal distribution of actual ET in the Aksu River Basin, Northwest China, during the period 2000–2015 was evaluated using the Vegetation Interfaces Processes model and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer-Normalized Difference Vegetation Index. The impact of climate change and human activity on actual ET were separated and quantified. The results demonstrated that: (1) the annual pattern of actual ET per pixel exhibited the highest values for arable land (average 362.4 mm/a/pixel), followed by forest land and grassland (average of 159.6 and 142.8 mm/a/pixel, respectively). Significant increasing linear trends (p < 0.05) of 3.2 and 1.8 mm/a were detected in the arable land and forest land time series, respectively; (2) precipitation was the most significant of the selected climate factors (precipitation, average temperature, sunshine duration, and wind speed) for all ecosystems. The second most significant was wind speed; (3) human activity caused 89%, 98%, and 80% of the changes in actual ET of forest, grass, and arable land, respectively, while climate change caused 11%, 2%, and 20% of the changes in actual ET, in the Aksu River Basin during 2000–2015.
Efectos de la capacidad innovadora en el crecimiento económico de las entidades federativas en México
Authors: Ríos-Flores Jesús Armando , Ocegueda Hernández Juan Manuel
Published: July 2018

El objetivo de este trabajo es estimar el efecto que ejerce la capacidad innovadora en el crecimiento económico de las entidades federativas en México, resaltando las diferencias de su contexto locativo y grado de integración internacional. El método de estimación consiste en un modelo econométrico de panel dinámico para el periodo 1998-2013 con datos anuales. Para evitar las discrepancias técnicas y estadísticas de las patentes se construye un indicador agregado de actividades tecnológicas con un modelo factorial. Los resultados muestran efectos positivos de la capacidad innovadora en el crecimiento solo para las entidades con mayor integración al mercado internacional y las ubicadas en la frontera norte. En el caso de las patentes no se encontró especificación alguna que presente efectos significativos. Dentro de las implicaciones para las políticas públicas de crecimiento económico basadas en la ciencia y la tecnología es que la diferenciación por contexto optimiza su funcionalidad y eficiencia.
La molécula de la vida en la prensa española
Authors: Martínez-Martínez Pedro Javier
Published: July 2018

 

 

Las consecuencias que Watson y Crick provocaron con el descubrimiento (en 1953) de la estructura del adn impregnaron las vidas de todo el mundo. Aunque algo tarde, la prensa española difundió los acontecimientos relacionados de lo que supuso una de las mayores revoluciones en la historia del pensamiento humano. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar el contenido de las noticias sobre el hallazgo de la doble hélice en la prensa española, con objeto de conocer el enfoque y la orientación del tratamiento mediático. Para obtener la muestra, se utilizó la base de datos documental Dow Jones Factiva y las hemerotecas digitales de los dos periódicos más leídos de entonces: ABC y La Vanguardia. De las 167 noticias analizadas, se pudo concluir que 36.53% se publicó en el sexenio comprendido entre 1988 y 1993; 35.33% fue de artículos históricos que narraban los sucesos acontecidos con el paso de los años desde el descubrimiento de la estructura, mientras que tan sólo 2.99% explicaba el modelo. La asociación entre el contenido de las noticias de prensa y los acontecimientos científicos históricos puede ofrecernos una perspectiva más refinada sobre la influencia real de los medios acerca del conocimiento científico.

 
El desarrollo de la biología molecular en América Latina: Los casos de Argentina, Brasil, Cuba y México
Authors: Vilchis-Peluyera Alfonso , Alba-Lois Luisa , Cancino-Rodezno Angeles , Escobar-Sánchez Viviana , Segal-Kischinevzky Claudia , Valdés-López Víctor
Published: July 2018

Existen pocos estudios sobre el desarrollo de la biología molecular en América Latina. El propósito de este trabajo es presentar una narrativa histórica de la expansión de la biología molecular en aquellos países donde ha tenido un mayor desarrollo: Argentina, Brasil, Cuba y México. En estos países, la biología molecular inicialmente derivó de áreas como la bioquímica y la fisiología celular, aunque más tarde, con el advenimiento de la genética molecular y la ingeniería genética, se consolidó como una disciplina por sí misma. Los principales campos de investigación en biología molecular en América Latina han sido los siguientes: genética microbiana, biología molecular de la célula, vacunas recombinantes, ingeniería genética de plantas, manipulación molecular de vías metabólicas, generación de anticuerpos modificados contra venenos de serpientes y alacranes (faboterápicos) y en la última década, el establecimiento de proyectos de secuenciación de genomas de bacterias, plantas y parásitos.
Regulación de la traducción mediada por la proteína NSP3 de rotavirus
Authors: Contreras-Treviño Hugo I. , Padilla-Noriega Luis
Published: July 2018

El estudio de los mecanismos utilizados por diversos virus para controlar la traducción de la célula hospedera y favorecer la expresión de proteínas virales ha sido muy instructivo para conocer mecanismos celulares fundamentales que regulan la traducción. La proteína NSP3 de los rotavirus de la especie A (RVA) es capaz de inhibir la traducción de los RNAm celulares como consecuencia de su unión al factor de iniciación de la traducción eIF4G y de estimular la traducción de los RNAm virales como consecuencia de su unión a la secuencia UGACC de su extremo 3’. Se ha propuesto que NSP3 inhibe la traducción por interferir con la circularización de los extremos 5’-3’ de los RNAm celulares mediada por eIF4E-eIF4G-PABP (proteína de unión a poli-A), y simultáneamente se propone que NSP3 estimula la traducción de los RNAm del RVA circularizándolos de manera análoga a la que realiza PABP en los RNAm celulares. Sin embargo, la importancia de la dimerización de NSP3 asistida por la chaperona HSP90 en su función inhibitoria de la traducción celular se desconoce. Recientemente, se exploró la importancia de los intermediarios de la dimerización de NSP3 sobre su función inhibitoria de la traducción, y se encontró que mutaciones puntuales en la región coiled-coil afectan la formación de los dímeros y conservan parcialmente su función inhibitoria de la traducción celular. Además, se detectó que los dímeros de NSP3 se degradan con mayor rapidez que los intermediarios de la dimerización. Estos datos demuestran que la función de NSP3 se adquiere previamente a la aparición de los dímeros, y sugiere que la susceptibilidad al proteasoma de las distintas formas oligoméricas de NSP3 son relevantes en el establecimiento de la función inhibitoria de la traducción celular.
Citizenship Ceremonies in Germany: A More Universalist Kulturnation
Authors: Jakob Maria
Published: July 2018

After 2000, a profound liberalization of naturalization criteria in Germany was followed by culturalist setbacks: language requirements were tightened, a civics test, a pledge of allegiance, and citizenship ceremonies were introduced. Can these developments be termed a liberal assimilationist turn in what it means to be a citizen or is this a revival of the old notion of a German cultural identity as Kulturnation (cultural nation)? The qualitative study of German citizenship ceremonies presented herein, provides an in-depth analysis of the logics of “liberal assimilation” and the nexus between culture, citizenship, and national belonging. At the ceremonies, “culture” is referenced as a universally human feature that binds people together. Conversely, culture is also presented as an individual folkloristic asset that can be used for profit and for contributing to the value of diversity. This twofold conceptual specification of “culture” is then discussed as an adaptation of the originally universalist Kulturnation idea and as a modern solution to the problem of societal integration.
Harmonisation through Neglect: The Federal Nature of European Employment Policy
Authors: Preece Daniel V.
Published: July 2018

This paper proposes using the methodological perspective of critical federalism, constructed by merging the theoretical framework of critical political economy with the analytical approach of co-operative federalism, to understand the harmonisation and operation of employment policy within the EU. By choosing to not actively integrate employment policy, the ad hoc approach pursued by the member - states has led to a sharing of competency between the member - states and the EU that mimics the relationship found between central and regional governments in a federal system. In the first section, this paper outlines how the emphasis on national competence has shaped the integration of national employment policies into a nascent federal system. In the second section, this paper constructs the methodological perspective of critical federalism and in the final section, this paper concludes by identifying the federal characteristics of the current operation of European employment policy.
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Authors: Mérand Frédéric , Gänzle Stephan
Published: July 2018

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The Role of Political Culture in Shaping Canadian, EU and US Disarmament Initiatives
Authors: Al-Fattal Rouba
Published: July 2018

Canada and the European Union (EU) share, to a certain extent, a similar political culture, one based on multilateralism and the use of soft power. Nevertheless, over the past fifteen years Canada has been sometimes adopting disarmament policies that are similar to those of the EU and different from those of the US, while in other times it has been adopting policies that are similar to those of the US and different from those of the EU. This indicates that similarity in political culture alone is not sufficient enough to create convergence on foreign policies and that certain conditions must first be met for political culture to take precedence over neorealist explanations when dealing with security issues. Using Canadian, EU and US decisions on the issues of anti-personnel landmines and Iranian nuclear proliferation dilemma as case studies, this article analyses the conditions under which political culture plays a role in forming similar security policies.
Health Care Crisis and Grassroots Social Initiative in Post-Soviet Russia
Authors: Maltseva Elena
Published: July 2018

This article analyzes the development of civil society in Russia in response to the fledging post-Soviet health care crisis. In recent years, Russian civil society has become significantly stronger and more actively engaged in public debates on social as well as political issues. This trend suggests that the process of social capital accumulation in Russia is well underway, thus instilling some hope for RussiaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s future. To illustrate this recent trend, I will analyze the development of two grassroots movements in St. Petersburg, which help families of children diagnosed with cancer to overcome the everyday psychological, legal and financial difficulties associated with treatment, and to lobby the government to go forward with health care reform. This paper is based on the author's personal experience as a participant in one of the grassroots initiatives, published materials in Russian journals and newspapers, and a series of interviews with volunteers. With this article, I hope to shed new light on developments in the Russian health care sector, and deepen our understanding of contemporary Russian civil society.
Review Essay : Gender Politics in Post-Socialist Central Eastern Europe
Authors: Rossmiller Ela
Published: July 2018

Review of the following books:Gal, Susan and Gail Kligman. 2000. The Politics of Gender After Socialism: A Comparative Historical Essay. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.Galligan, Yvonne, Sara Clavero, and Marina Calloni. 2007. Gender Politics and Democracy in Post-Socialist Europe. Opladen, Germany: Barbara Budrich Publishers.Guenther, Katja M. 2010. Making Their Place: Feminism After Socialism in Eastern Germany. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press.
Inscribing Maternalism in the Social Investment Perspective
Authors: Jenson Jane
Published: July 2018

Beginning in the 1960s, second-wave feminists framed their claims against the discourses and policy practices in the male breadwinner model that was widespread at the time. They found it too maternalist, accepting the traditional role of women as mothers responsible for care. It is, therefore, ironic that the male breadwinner model is no longer promoted by public policy communities, and yet, maternalism has returned to policy practices. The social investment perspective, now dominant in European social policy, addresses women primarily as mothers and secondarily as workers. This article documents this return to maternalism and attributes the shift to two ideational mechanisms present in the universe of political discourse within which proponents of the social investment perspective act. One is a mechanism of “being aware of gender,” including differences generating inequalities, and the other is a mechanism of “writing out gender equality.” Both drive the process of inscribing maternalism into policy and programmes.
LAND OWNERSHIP BASED ON NATIONAL LAND LAW IN INDONESIA
Authors: Sihombing Irene Eka
Published: July 2018

This study examines the certainty of ownership of land rights under the national law on land in Indonesia. The study is a normative study focused on reviewing the laws governing land and ownership for Indonesian citizens and foreign nationals living in Indonesia. The approach used in this study is the conceptual and statute approach to the law. The data collected in the form of articles of law that regulate and related to land and ownership. Qualitative method is a method used in analyzing and presenting data. The results indicate that the statutory provisions are indispensable. The ownership of land rights previously adopted from the Land Law of the West is no longer applicable to date in Indonesia. The study is recommended for those interested in the system and land law investigations to be used as reference material in the theoretical and practical review of the law.
Land Subsidence Analysis of Reclaimed Land using Time-Lapse Microgravity Anomaly in Manado, Indonesia
Authors: Wibowo Sandy Nur Eko , Mamuaya Gybert E. , Djamaluddin Rignolda
Published: July 2018

Coastal area land reclamation is a policy with various benefits, including its potential to increase economic growth. However, reclamation also potentially has adverse impacts on the environment, including increasing pressure on biodiversity, natural resources and natural ecosystems, and the most common problem is land subsidence. This study uses time-lapse microgravity anomaly to ascertain the distribution of gravity and vertical gradient anomaly in order to map the subsidence characteristics occurring in the Manado reclamation area. From the research that has been previously conducted, the positive gravity anomaly is spread around Megamall-Multimart to the north of Monaco Bay and on the southern side of Manado Town Square (Mantos). Positive anomaly values range from 3 to 29.7 μGal. The negative anomaly values are scattered around the Mantos and Megamas separating bridge and at some points around the Whiz Prime Hotel, Menora Church and towards the Pohon Kasih Megamas area. The reclaimed areas generally experience subsidence accompanied by a reduction in groundwater mass (Megamall and Mantos) due to the use of the groundwater by the community in these areas. Uplifts also occur at some points in the reclamation area of Megamas as a result of the occurrence of land subsidence. Longer-term research is needed to determine whether there is an increase in the rate of land subsidence in the Manado reclamation area. Over a longer period of time it can also be established whether there are other factors which affect land subsidence. Other geodetic methods to monitor subsidence, such as levelling, InSAR and GPS survey, which have been conducted in other locations, are also needed to obtain more detailed information about the land subsidence in this area.
¿Una teoría marxista sobre los sindicatos? Balance con inventario para pensar las organizaciones obreras
Authors: Zorzoli Luciana
Published: July 2018

Reconociendo que existe una variada serie de definiciones sobre qué son los sindicatos que han circulado asociadas a corrientes políticas o a destacados teóricos dentro del marxismo, este artículo se propone poner en discusión los desafíos que presenta una conceptualización no siempre integrada y consistente, recorriendo las obras de los autores clásicos y algunos de los aportes fundamentales del cuerpo teórico construido por el marxismo. Con ese objetivo, en el artículo se revisa cómo fue entendido el origen y las tareas de los sindicatos para Marx y Engels; cómo esas conceptualizaciones fueron apropiadas y reinterpretadas por los marxistas del siglo XX, presentando también las aproximaciones más actuales que permiten entrever una síntesis en los desarrollos teóricos sobre las organizaciones obreras. Se busca sobre todo realizar un balance a partir de un inventario que permita desplegar las herramientas que esta corriente posee para pensar las organizaciones obreras y dejar planteado un mapa de ruta para futuras indagaciones.
Governança global: visões teóricas e pluralidade de atores
Authors: Pizarro Juliano Oliveira , De Moraes Ria Carmen Silvia
Published: July 2018

A presente pesquisa tem o objetivo de fazer uma análise teórica sobre o movimento da governança global, através do estudo dos principais atores, articulações e mecanismos alternativos. A metodologia utilizada no trabalho foi revisão bibliográfica de abordagem qualitativa. Tevese como critério a utilização de literatura clássica, artigos, estudos contemporâneos sobre a temática. A delimitação temporal da pesquisa se deu a partir da década de 1990, devido à ascensão dos processos de globalização após a guerra fria, da nova ordem multipolar e do recrudescimento do neoliberalismo. Ocorreram assim mudanças nos paradigmas internacionais das relações políticas e econômicas entre atores heterogêneos e plurais Estados nacionais, empresas multinacionais, sociedade civil global, organizações internacionais, blocos regionais.Isso ampliou os cenários e espaços de disputa pelo poder. Essas dinâmicas comportam uma pluralidade de atores públicos e privados que disputam espaço e relacionamse ao mesmo tempo. É nesse cenário de disputa, controle e condução pelo poder que as dinâmicas da governança global são estabelecidas, sem necessariamente um governo mundial constituído e revestido de uma única autoridade. O caráter contraditório e por vezes não explícito da governança global tem apresentado desafios teóricos para qualquer tentativa de entender seu funcionamento e sua evolução.

Palavras-chave: Governança Global. Teorias. Pluralidade. Atores.
Strategi Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Akademik Dalam Upaya Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan
Authors: Lestari Triani Amrih , Mariah Siti
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this study is to formulate the strategy of academic information system development in an effort to improve the education quality through analysis of internal and external conditions in SMA Negeri 1 Petanahan Kebumen Central Java. Research type using mixed methods with SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis approach. Data collection is done through interviews, documentation, observation, and questionnaires. The sampling technique using purposive sampling is 30 respondents. Data validity uses source and method triangulation, while data analysis techniques use IFAS and EFAS, as well as tools for formulating development strategies using SWOT Matrices. The results showed: the strength of academic information system SMA Negeri 1 Petanahan on infrastructure and academic data, while the weaknesses in resources and programs. Opportunities for academic information systems in the form of policies and strategic issues, while the threat is geographic. The research findings show that academic information system in SMA Negeri 1 Petanahan Kebumen in improving the education quality is in Growth cell: concentration through horizontal integration or stability strategy so it is appropriate to use SO strategy (strength-opportunity) that utilizes the infrastructure and academic data to meet the issue policy and strategic.
Peran Kepala Sekolah Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru
Authors: Lumban Gaol Nasib Tua , Siburian Paningkat
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this study was to explore how the principal should work at school. Six efforts can be implemented by school principal in enhancing the teacher’s performance including (1) to focus seriously on the improvement of teacher competencies, (2) to provide sufficient funding for improving teacher professionalism, (3) to supervise and guide teachers professionally, (4) to create a organizational culture of school that are comfortable for teachers, (5) to create innovation and advancement at school, and (6) to provide various rewards for each achievement that are done by teacher. Hence, it is recommended that school principal must more actively and creatively collaborate with teachers and educational stakeholder to conduct the improvement of teachers’ performance.
Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi Dan Komunikasi Interpersonal Terhadap Sikap Kerja Guru SMP Swasta
Authors: Elfridauli -
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of organizational culture and interpersonal communication on the work attitude of private junior high school teachers in Tanjung Priok district. This research was conducted using survey method with quantitative approach and path analysis technique. The populations in this study were 307 teachers with 75 research samples of teachers selected using simple random sampling technique. Data were obtained through questionnaire and analyzed using path analysis technique. Based on the results of data analysis in this study, it can be concluded: (1) organizational culture has a direct positive influence on teacher work attitude; (2) interpersonal communication also has a positive direct effect on teacher work attitude; (3) organizational culture has a positive direct effect on interpersonal communication. Therefore, work attitude can be developed through the improvement of organizational culture and interpersonal communication.
Perbedaan Model Problem Based Learning dan Discovery Learning Ditinjau Dari Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Kelas 4 SD
Authors: Oktaviani Bella Anandya Yovita , Mawardi Mawardi , Astuti Suhandi
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this study is to determine differences in learning outcomes of 4th grade students in Mathematics in SD Gugus Patimura using Problem-based Learning and Discovery Learning model. This is a quasi experimental research. The instrument of data collection was test items, previously tested of its validity and reliability. The result of hypothesis test using ANCOVA test showed the result of significance / probability 0,00 <0,05, meaning H0 was refused and Ha was accepted. It means that Problem-based Learning has significantly higher impact than Discovery Learning model. The conclusion is supported by the average value of the learning outcomes using Problem-based Learning model which was 80.24, while the one using Discovery Learnings model only reached 71,87. Based on the conclusions of this study, it is recommended that the elementary school teachers use the model of learning Problem Based Learning.
Tinjauan Deskriptif Penerapan Higher Order Thinking dan Problem-Based Learning Pada Mata Kuliah Geometri Berdasarkan Kemampuan Matematika Mahasiswa
Authors: Anugrahana Andri
Published: July 2018

Teaching and learning process in the classroom tends to use the process of memorizing and using the concept in Bloom's taxonomy. This study developed questions that invites students to perform high-level skill process of analyzing, evaluating, and creating, according to Bloom's taxonomy, which are the indicators of HOT (Higher Order Thinking). The HOT process is derived from students experience in learning and the knowledge of each student. This qualitative descriptive research aims to obtain a description of the HOT problem-solving process in the geometry course. Subjects in this study were 50 prospective elementary school teachers. The learning process begins with the students getting the problems given by the teacher, then discussing it in groups, and providing opportunities for students to express opinions or thoughts orally. The data collection was the results of the student's thinking process, problem-solving skills test, and interviews. The data analysis was done by doing data reduction, data presentation, also drawing conclusion and verification. The result showed that students experiencing high level skill process of analyzing, evaluating and creating. In the process of analyzing, the students proved the formula of the area of two-dimensional figures. In evaluating the stages, the students in the group conducted the examination, made guesses, did the experiment, and tested the allegations of what has been done. Furthermore, students were able to create and find various answers in the form of two-dimensional figures.
ANALISIS PELAYANAN ANGKUTAN UMUM MINIBUS JUMBO TRAYEK KOTA LANGSA-KOTA LHOKSEUMAWE
Authors: Rusli Rusli , M. Saleh Sofyan , Anggraini Renni
Published: July 2018

The Langsa City is connected to the Lhokseumawe city which is both of the city is the most strategic area for the central business and trading activities. To support the connection between the cities, the transportation infrastructure and public transport play very important role. In this case, jumbo minibus and terminal building are needed to evaluate to gain the better level of service public transport. Therefore, the goal of this study is to evaluate the level of service of the jumbo minibus as the most convenience to serve Langsa City - Lhokseumawe route by using standard service indicator approach. The data were collected using onboard survey and off-board survey. Collected data then use to analyze and assess the level of service of this public transport. Level of service assessment of public transport which used in this study refers to the indicators which issued by Directorate General of Land Transportation. The form of the level of service is consist of several indicator such as load factor in peak hour, load factor in an off-peak hour, travel speed, headway of travel time, services time, frequency, number of the vehicle in operation, waiting time for passengers, the beginning, and end of time served. The result from the analysis shows that the total value obtained from all indicators is about 20. Based on the Directorate General of Land Transportation approach is recommended that the level of service of the jumbo bus is in good criteria. However, some parameters are still classified as less good criteria. Thus, it needs to improve some indicators of the level of service by considering less significant criteria.
Cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman Disease: A Case Report
Authors: Shihab Nahla , Talbott Whitney , Kahn Nathalie O , Alia Erisa , Weinberg Jeffrey M
Published: July 2018

Cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman Disease (CRDD) is an uncommon benign histiocytosis of unknown etiology. CRDD is oftentimes misdiagnosed because it has variable clinical manifestations, particularly in the absence of lymphadenopathy. We report a case of a 23-year-old African American woman presenting with clustered nodular plaques on her right thigh, buttocks, back, and chest for the past two years. History, clinical, histopathological, and immunochemistry findings corresponded with CRDD, and as such, she was treated with halobetasol propionate 0.05% cream twice daily.
Outsmarting Quantum Chemistry Through Transfer Learning
Authors: S Smith Justin , Nebgen Benjamin T. , Zubatyuk Roman , Lubbers Nicholas , Devereux Christian , Barros Kipton , Tretiak Sergei , Isayev Olexandr , Roitberg Adrian
Published: July 2018

Computer simulations are foundational to theoretical chemistry. Quantum-mechanical (QM) methods provide the highest accuracy for simulating molecules but have difficulty scaling to large systems. Empirical interatomic potentials (classical force fields) are scalable, but lack transferability to new systems and are hard to systematically improve. Automated, data-driven machine learning is close to achieving the best of both approaches. Here we use transfer learning to retrain a general purpose neural network potential, ANI-1x, on a dataset of gold standard QM calculations (CCSD(T)/CBS level) that is relatively small but designed to optimally span chemical space. The resulting potential, ANI-1ccx, approaches CCSD(T)/CBS accuracy on benchmarks for reaction thermochemistry, isomerization, and drug-like molecular torsions. ANI-1ccx is broadly applicable to materials science, biology and chemistry, and billions of times faster than the parent CCSD(T)/CBS calculations.
Análisis y aplicación de los lineamientos sobre la enseñanza de los derechos humanos en el Instituto Gestión Informática y Guía Académica del municipio de Duitama
Authors: Galvis Ibáñez Nidia Andrea
Published: July 2018

En este artículo se realiza una revisión y análisis en torno a los lineamientos oficiales para la enseñanza de los derechos huma- nos (dd. hh.) en Colombia y su aplicación en el Instituto Ges- tión Informática y Guía Académica de la ciudad de Duitama, Boyacá. Para ello se establecen los fundamentos teórico-concep- tuales sobre la enseñanza de los dd. hh.; el papel de los docentes y directivos; los contenidos de los lineamientos y políticas públi- cas existentes a nivel internacional, nacional y local; y un aná- lisis y reflexión sobre las disposiciones para la enseñanza de los dd.hh. en la institución. Realizada la investigación se concluyó que a pesar de existir lineamientos explícitos para la enseñanza de los dd. hh., no se evidencia aplicabilidad de estos dentro del proceso de enseñanza en los niveles de educación ofrecidos por la institución, especialmente por la falta de apropiación concep- tual y práctica por parte de los docentes. Lo anterior justifica la tesis que la enseñanza de los dd. hh. es una necesidad dentro del proceso de formación de los estudiantes y un principio rector de la vida escolar, para alcanzar una convivencia pacífica y una formación para el ciudadano responsable.
Study on Construction Technology of Concrete Structure in Con- struction Engineering
Authors: Yang Wang
Published: July 2018

In order to analyze the application of construction technology concrete construction technology in order to maximize the quality of construction, it is necessary to grasp the basic operation steps of each stage of construction. Scientific and reasonable concrete structure construction technology, not only can effectively protect the entire building construction concrete structure of the security, but also can extend the life of the building itself, from the fundamental to reduce the incidence of building safety accidents, and thus promoteÂ  theÂ  construction SustainableÂ  Development of Economic Construction of Construction Units. In view of this, this paper mainlyÂ  analyzes the construction tech nology of concrete structure in construction engineering.
Study on Reinforcement and Seismic Performance of Cavity Wallsâ€™ Housing
Authors: Nan Ji
Published: July 2018

Chinaâ€™s rural and urban construction is very different, rural construction houses generally use the form of masonry, including the main residential and other public buildings. In some of the more economically backward rural areas, housing basically self-built, almostimpossible for formal design and construction quality is uneven. The earthquake capacity of these houses can be imagined, and â€œsmall earthquake disasterâ€ is its main feature. In view of the large number of rural housing in the short term, it is impossible to dismantle all of these houses in almost undefended state, and let the residents stay away from such a dangerous room, which will be a relatively long asymptotic process, so the existing housing seismic reinforcement has become an urgent problem to be solved.
Analysis of Characteristics and Design Key Points of Water Supply and Drainage Engineering for Fire Control in High-rise Buildings
Authors: Weijie Liu
Published: July 2018

Nowadaysï¼Œour country has a relative density of population, so once a fire occursÂ  inÂ  theÂ  building, personnelÂ  evacuationÂ  is more difficult. Since fire and water have no mercy and the fire spreads quickly, it will endanger peopleâ€™s life and property safety if unable to fully guarantee the quality of water supply and drainage for fire control. Scientific and rational water supply and drainageÂ  systemÂ  forÂ  fire controlÂ  canÂ  effectively increase the efficiency and speed of fire rescue, reduce peopleâ€™s property loss and improveÂ  theÂ  residential safety index of the building itself. In view of this, this paper mainly analyzes the characteristics and design key points of water supply and drainage engineering for fireÂ  controlÂ  inÂ  high-rise buildings.Â
Change of Sump Cleaning Process
Authors: Zhiyun Yu
Published: July 2018

This article first introducesÂ  theÂ  general situation of the mine and water gushing status, describes the original sump cleaning process and emphatically introduces the flow and effect of the current sump cleaning process.