bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Salvage of infected proximal tibial tumour prosthesis using vacuum assisted closure (VAC) in seven patients
Authors: Balasubramanian Navin , P. Sindhuja
Published: February 2017

Background: Proximal tibia is the second most common site for both benign and malignant bone tumours. The treatment protocols of such tumours have seen a paradigm shift from amputation towards limb salvage. Limb salvage has been possible with resection and reconstruction using custom modular prosthesis but the risk of tumour recurrence and infection still looms large.

Methods: Here we present our series of seven patients with infected proximal tibial tumour prosthesis which were salvaged using vacuum assisted closure (VAC) dressing. The indications for surgery were recurrent giant cell tumour (4 cases), chondrosarcoma (2 cases) and osteosarcoma (one patient). The prosthesis used was the limb preservation system (LPS) [Depuy-Synthes, US]. There were 6 males (M:F 6:1) with average age of 34.23 years. The predominant organism cultured was Staph aureus. We proceeded with radical wound debridement and VAC dressing with continuous negative pressure drainage for an average of 18 days (range 12-24 days). The patients then underwent secondary suturing and delayed suture removal (18-21 days).

Results: All 7 patients were well at 8 months follow-up with no recurrent or persistent infection with good functional outcome. The average knee society score (KSS) was 73 (good).

Conclusions: We conclude that with early thorough radical debridement and with select bacteriological culture profile, VAC is a valuable tool in the salvage of infected tumour prosthesis. This may reduce the need for amputations of such infected limbs by a significant margin while still retaining good functional outcome.
Interferência de plantas daninhas na cultura da beterraba em semeadura direta e transplantada
Authors: Guerra Naiara , Silva Édina Simone Batista da , Tavares Adair Miguel , Carlet Alessandro , Oliveira Neto Antonio Mendes de
Published: February 2017

O sistema de semeadura de olerícolas pode interferir na capacidade competitiva da cultura em relação às plantas daninhas. Dessa forma, objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o efeito de diferentes períodos de controle e convivência de plantas daninhas na cultura da beterraba, cultivada em sistema de semeadura direta e transplantada, na safra de primavera/verão, no município de Campo Mourão-PR. Foram realizados dois experimentos, um com semeadura direta e outro com transplante de mudas de beterraba, para ambos, utilizou-se a cultivar Itapuã 202. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos casualizados em esquema fatorial 2 x 7, com quatro repetições. O primeiro fator foi representado por dois modelos de interferência (convivência e controle) e o segundo por sete épocas crescentes em que a cultura conviveu ou foi mantida livre da presença das plantas daninhas - 0-7; 0-15; 0-25; 0-35; 0-50 e 0-70 dias após a emergência (DAE) ou transplantio (DAT). Avaliou-se o acúmulo de massa da matéria seca da comunidade infestante, população de plantas, diâmetro das raízes tuberosas e produtividade da cultura da beterraba. Quando a implantação da cultura da beterraba ocorre por meio de sementes, o controle de plantas daninhas deve ser realizado de 5 a 50 dias após a emergência, enquanto para o uso de mudas, o período crítico de controle situa-se entre 18 e 43 dias após o transplantio. O sistema de transplante de mudas promoveu maior habilidade competitiva da beterraba com as plantas daninhas e mostrou-se mais eficiente para auxiliar o manejo de plantas daninhas na cultura da beterraba.
Qualidade de mudas de cultivares de tomateiro em função de soluções nutritivas de concentrações crescentes
Authors: Santos Sandy Thomaz dos , De Oliveira Francisco De Assis , De Medeiros Costa Jessilanne Plínia Barbosa , Souza Neta Maria Lilia de , Alves Rita De Cássia , Costa Luilson Pinheiro
Published: February 2017

A aplicação equilibrada de nutrientes é fundamental para obter mudas com maior adaptabilidade no campo e no rendimento produtivo. Nesse contexto, objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar cinco diferentes concentrações de solução nutritiva (25, 50, 75, 100 e 125% da solução padrão) na qualidade de mudas de três cultivares de tomate (Cereja Pendente Yubi, Santa Amélia e Santa Adélia), cultivadas em substrato padrão de fibra de coco e fertirrigadas por subirrigação. O delineamento experimento foi inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial (3 x 5), com cinco repetições. As mudas foram avaliadas aos 30 dias após a semeadura quanto às seguintes variáveis relacionadas ao desenvolvimento vegetativo: diâmetro do colo (DC, mm), número de folhas (NF), altura de muda (ALT, cm), comprimento da raiz principal (CRP, cm), massa seca da parte aérea (MSPA, g), massa seca da raiz (MSR, g) e massa seca total (MST, g), relação altura/diâmetro do colo (ALT/DC) e Índice de Qualidade de Dickson (IQD). Todas as variáveis das cultivares estudadas apresentaram respostas significativas ao aumento da concentração de nutrientes na solução nutritiva. Considerando os índice de avaliação ALT/DC e IQD, as mudas de tomateiro de melhor qualidade foram obtidas quando a fertirrigação foi realizada utilizando solução nutritiva nas concentrações entre 70 e 90% da solução recomendada para o tomateiro em sistema hidropônico. Nessa faixa de concentração, a cultivar Santa Adélia apresentou mudas mais vigorosas para a maioria das variáveis.
Desempenho agronômico de híbridos de milho na região sudeste de Goiás
Authors: Araújo Lucas Da Silva , Silva Luis Gustavo Barroso , Silveira Pedro Marques da , Rodrigues Fabrício , Lima Milton Luiz da Paz , Cunha Paulo César Ribeiro da
Published: February 2017

Uma das formas de maximizar a produtividade de grãos de milho é a escolha correta do híbrido para condições edafoclimáticas regionais. Nesse contexto, objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho agronômico de onze híbridos de milho na região sudeste de Goiás, Brasil. O experimento foi conduzido a campo, na safra (primavera-verão) 2013/2014, em Latossolo Vermelho distrófico sob condições edafoclimáticas do Cerrado, na região sudeste de Goiás. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, sendo 11 tratamentos representados pelos híbridos de milho, com quatro repetições. Foram avaliados o estande final de plantas, número final de espigas, características morfológicas das plantas (altura da planta, altura da espiga e diâmetro do colmo), componentes da produção (comprimento da espiga, número de fileiras por espiga, número de grãos por fileira, número de grãos por espiga e massa de 100 grãos) e a produtividade de grãos. O estande final de plantas e o número de espigas foram semelhantes entre os híbridos. Os híbridos comerciais de milho apresentam grande variação no desempenho agronômico na região sudeste de Goiás. Com relação à altura das plantas e da espiga, os híbridos LG6036 e 20A55 apresentaram as maiores alturas de plantas e o híbrido LG6036 apresentou maior altura de espiga. Já, para o diâmetro do colmo, as plantas dos híbridos Feroz, BX1293, LG6036, 20A55, Maximus e P3862 apresentaram colmos grossos. Na avaliação dos componentes da produção, os híbridos de milho demonstraram variação nos resultados. Os híbridos simples Maximus e P3862, e os triplos 20A55 e 30A95 foram os mais produtivos.
Effect of Addition of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) on Coagulation Basin to Characteristics of Cellulose Acetate Membranes
Authors: Rofiqoh Siti , Indarti Dwi , Piluharto Bambang
Published: February 2017

The aim of recearch is study the effect of MSG in coagulation basin on cellulose acetat membranes properties. It was preparated by phase inversion technique. As the result showed that the higher the concentration of MSG in coagulation basin, which is character of membrane permeability coefficients and lower water flux. Dextran rejection of 11, 40, 100-200, and 500 kDa increased. The morphology analysis has shown that sub layer membranes structure with 2% MSG addition more uniform than 0,5% MSG addition.Keywords: cellulose acetat, phase inversion, MSG, coagulation basin
THE ROLE OF STAFFING AND ORIENTATION PRACTICES IN PREDICTING SERVICE-ORIENTED ORGANISATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOUR
Authors: Aizzat Mohd. Nasurdin  , Noor Hazlina Ahmad  , Cheng Ling Tan
Published: February 2017

This study examined the relationships between two specific human resource management practices (staffing and orientation) and service-oriented organisational citizenship behaviour. Survey data were gathered from a sample of 290 frontline employees attached to 4- and 5-star hotels in Malaysia. The partial least squares technique was used to test the research hypotheses. Results showed that staffing (consisting of recruitment and selection) and orientation have positive effects on the three dimensions of service-oriented organisational citizenship behaviours. These findings demonstrate the need for hotels to revisit their prevailing staffing and orientation practices in an attempt to enhance their employees' display of service-oriented citizenship behaviours.
Inverse Modeling of Soil Hydraulic Properties in a Two‐Layer System and Comparisons with Measured Soil Conditions
Authors: Thomas Nicholas , Schilling K.E. , Amado Antonio Arenas , Streeter Matthew , Weber Larry
Published: February 2017

Core Ideas

Soil hydraulic properties were inverse modeled to in situ soil water content.

The most appropriate soil property depths were identified.

Best‐fit soil parameter depths compared well with characterized soil stratigraphy.

Site‐specific monitoring and subsurface boundary conditions improved performance.

Modeling of spatial and vertical variability in soil hydraulic properties is a pervasive dilemma in computational hydrology. In an effort to provide guidance in inverse modeling of soil hydraulic properties, this study (i) calibrated soil hydraulic properties, for different soil layer depths, to measured soil moisture, (ii) identified the best‐suited soil thickness through validation, and (iii) post‐validated the resulting best‐fit soil properties and layer depth to the observed soil stratigraphic conditions. Soil property depths were varied to identify the most important stratigraphic features in soil water modeling. Statistical and graphic goodness‐of‐fit measures indicated that calibration and validation simulations performed better at shallow depths and generally worsened with depth. A comparison of differences in modeled soil layering at two field sites reflected differences in the observed soil stratigraphic conditions. Comparison with in situ soil stratigraphy indicated the importance of soil horizon changes and human‐induced alterations to the near‐surface soils. These results indicate that soil moisture dynamics can be effectively modeled using basic soil input data and inverse methods. However, to improve model performance, a site‐specific field monitoring campaign is needed to properly account for the effects of soil stratigraphy and boundary conditions.
PENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN GURU BIMBINGAN KONSELING DALAM PEMEROLEHAN KESIAPAN PSIKOLOGIS SISWA MENGHADAPI BENCANA ALAM
Authors: Ayriza Yulia
Published: February 2017

Abstract: Improving Guidance and Counseling Teachers’ Skills in the Acquisition of Students’ Psychological Preparedness for Natural Disasters. This study aims to investigate whether there is an improvement of school councelors’ skills in carrying out personal-social guidance and counseling after joining a module implementation training on the improvement of students’ psychological preparedness for natural disasters. This was a quasi-experimental study involving 29 high school counselors in the Province of Yogyakarta Special Territory. The sample was selected using the area quota random sampling technique. The data collecting instruments consisted of a test, scale, and observation. The data were analyzed using the t-test with the SPSS program. The result showed that there was a significant increase in school counselors’ skills, before and after the module implementation training, in carrying out personal-social counseling services with the aim of improving students’ psychological preparedness for natural disasters. Keywords: school counselors’ skills, psychological preparedness for natural disasters
MODEL PENANAMAN NILAI KERJA (PNK) DI SMP
Authors: Yahya Muhammad
Published: February 2017

Abstract: A Model for the Inculcation of Work Values in Junior High Schools. This research and development study aimed to produce a model for the Inculcation of Work Values (IWV) integrated in skills learning in junior high schools (JHSs). The development consisted of the stages of pre-development, development, and model application, involving 621 Years VIII and IX students of JHSs. The data were collected through observations and questionnaires, and analyzed using the descriptive technique and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results were as follows. (1) The pre-development stage produced an IWV hypothetical model. (2) The dimensions of the IWV included work interest, work appreciation, technology mastery, entrepreneurship skill, and learning satisfaction. (3) The effective model for the IWV consisted of work motivation construction, production, advancement access, process, and clarification, work product meaning, exhibition and sale, and reflection, (4) The results of the SEM analysis showed that the model for the IWV was effective to develop work values among JHS students. Keywords: inculcation of work values (IWV), skill learning
PENGARUH E-LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN DAYA MATEMATIK MAHASISWA
Authors: Yaniawati R. Poppy
Published: February 2017

Abstrak: Pengaruh E-learning untuk Meningkatkan Daya Matematik Abstrak: Pengaruh E-learning untuk Meningkatkan Daya Matematik Mahasiswa. Peran integrasi teknologi pada pembelajaran modern cukup penting guna terjadinya proses percepatan dalam peningkatan daya matematika (mathematical power) secara optimal. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan pengaruh e-learning untuk meningkatkan daya matematika. Subjek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester IV pada dua level LPTK yang berbeda. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan tes dan teknik analisis data dengan statistik anova dua jalur. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, diperoleh bahwa daya matematika mahasiswa yang pembelajarannya melalui blended learning lebih baik dibandingkan melalui full e-learning dan konvensional. Tetapi, daya matematika mahasiswa yang pembelajarannya melalui full e-learning kurang baik dibandingkan melalui pembelajaran konvensional. Dengan demikian, peran guru dalam pembelajaran matematika tidak dapat tergantikan oleh teknologi informasi. Terdapat korelasi yang signifikan antara daya matematik dengan pengetahuan awal, tetapi tidak terdapat korelasi yang signifikan antara daya matematik dan durasi login. Kata Kunci: e-learning, daya matematik, blended learning Abstract: Influence of E-learning to Improve Students’ Mathematical Power. The role of technology on modern learning is essential to the acceleration process in the improvement of mathematical power. This research describes the influence of elearning to improve mathematical power. The subject is the fourth semester students at two Universities. The results show that students who learned through blended learning method are much better in mathematical power than students who learned through full e-learning or conventional approaches. Furthermore, students who learned through e-learning are worse than students used conventional method. Therefore, this indicates that the role of teachers in the mathematics learning process can not be replaced by information technology. In addition, there is a significant correlation between mathematical power and pre-knowledge, on the other hand there is no a significant correlation between mathematical power and login duration. Keywords: e-learning, mathematical power, blended learning
PENGARUH METODE LATIHAN DAN KOORDINASI TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN CHEST PASS DALAM PERMAINAN BOLABASKET
Authors: Jayadi Wahyu
Published: February 2017

Abstrak: Pengaruh Metode Latihan dan Koordinasi terhadap Keterampilan Chest Pass dalam Permainan Bola Basket. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh latihan pliometrik dan latihan beban secara konvensional terhadap keterampilan chest pass dalam permainan bolabasket ditinjau dari koordinasi mata tangan. Penelitian eksperimen ini dirancang dengan faktorial group design dengan 2 x 2 dan dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 1 Sinjai Selatan Kabupaten Sinjai Propinsi Sulawesi Selatan dengan sampel 60 siswa putra. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis Varian yang dilanjutkan dengan uji Tukey. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hal-hal sebagai berikut. (1) Secara keseluruhan keterampillan Chest Pass pada kelompok siswa yang diberi perlakuan dengan metode latihan pliometrik lebih baik dibandingkan dengan kelompok siswa yang diberi perlakuan dengan metode latihan beban secara konvensional. (2) Kelompok siswa yang memiliki koordinasi mata tangan tinggi yang diberi perlakuan metode latihan pliometrik lebih baik dibandingkan dengan kelompok siswa yang memiliki koordinasi mata tangan tinggi yang diberi perlakuan metode latihan konvensional. (3) Kelompok siswa yang memiliki koordinasi mata tangan rendah dan diberi perlakuan metode latihan pliometrik lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan kelompok siswa yang memiliki koordinasi mata tangan rendah dan diberi perlakuan metode latihan konvensional. (4) Terdapat interaksi antara pemberian metode latihan dan koordinasi mata tangan terhadap keterampilan chest pass pada kelompok siswa. Kata Kunci: metode latihan, koordinasi, keterampilan chest pass, permainan bola basket
METODE PEMBELAJARAN BAHAN MAGNET DAN IDENTIFIKASI KANDUNGAN SENYAWA PASIR ALAM MENGGUNAKAN PRINSIP DASAR FISIKA
Authors: Sunaryo Sunaryo
Published: February 2017

Abstract:  A  Method  in  Learning  Magnetic  Substance  Characteristics  and Identifying  Natural  Sand  Compound  Contents  Through  Basic  Principles  in Physics. This study was conducted by separating ferrate sand from natural sand in an  area  in  Indramayu  Regency  in  the  form  of  the  titanomagnetite  Fe2.5Ti0.5O4 compound by means of a magnetic separator with a power of 0.3  tesla. Using this method,  the  titanomagnetite  content  of  the  natural  sand  was  capable  of  being improved from 32% to 63.6% (for sand in River Cimanuk’s tributary) based on the analysis  using  XRD  (X-Ray  Difractometer)  using  the  GSAS  (General  Structure Analisis System) program with a Chi2 of 1.454 and Wrp as a correction  factor  for the difference in the intensity of the two patterns was 0.1142 (11.42%). The value of Chi2 which was almost 1 dan and that of Wrp which was almost 10% showed that the  data  were  acceptable  (with  a  probability  of  ~0.1).  To  enhance  the titanomagnetite  content  of  the  separation  product,  an  extraction-solving  process was conducted using HCl 32% and NH4OH 25%. The results of the analysis using XRF  (X-Ray  Flourosence)  showed  that  the  content which  was most  probably  a titanomagnetite compound increased its weight fraction to almost 100%.  Keywords: ferrate sand, titanomagnetite, permanent magnet
IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN KETERAMPILAN KERAJINAN DENGAN PENDEKATAN PEMBERDAYAAN POTENSI SENI KERAJINAN DAERAH SETEMPAT
Authors: Martono Martono
Published: February 2017

Abstract:  Craft  Skills  Learning  Through  an  Approach  that  Empowers  Local Crafts. Craft skills education equips students with practices aiming  to make them possess  skills  through  appreciation  and  creativity  activities  to  produce  craft products  so  that  they  acquire  life  skills.  Such  learning  should  give  them  actual learning  experiences.  It  can  be  carried  out  by  selecting  traditional  crafts  in  a particular region and modifying them into modern crafts developed in accordance with  the  students’  and  society’s needs.  It can be conducted by means of  the OIA (Observe,  Imitate,  and Add) method  to make  the  students  acquire  art  and  craft skills. Craft  skills education should employ  the contextual approach  so  that what happens  in  the  learning process at school  is  identical  to what exists  in society. An important point that teachers should note is how they can play roles as facilitators and  totivators  for  their students,  so  that  the students’ competence can develop  to the maximum.   Keywords:  craft learning, art potential learning
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA BAHAN ALAM MELALUI METODE PENGENALAN POLA
Authors: . Nurbaity
Published: February 2017

Abstract: Improving the Quality of the Natural Chemical Substance Lesson through the Pattern Recognizing Method. This study aims to improve the quality of the natural chemical substance lesson through the pattern recognizing method. This study was an action research study consisting of two cycles, each of which involved three meetings. The first cycle presented the polyketide topic and the second cycle the terpenoid topic. The instruments were questionnaires, observation sheets, and evaluation sheets. The final stage of the second cycle showed that: 1) the quality of the assignments involving natural substances and the number of chemical found in the references improved, which made it easier to move to further steps, 2) the students’ activities and participation increased, indicated by the group presentation in which each group had a chance to raise questions, 3) the quality and quantity of questions, especially high level ones, increased, and all of them were written and submitted, and 4) the students’ learning achievement improved, indicated by the percentage of students achieving scores above 60 (84%). Keywords: natural chemical substance, pattern recognizing method
ANALISIS PERSAINGAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI DI BATAM DARI PERSPEKTIF POLITEKNIK BATAM
Authors: Kartikasari Dwi
Published: February 2017

Abstrak: Perguruan tinggi vokasi dihadapkan pada tuntutan untuk meningkatkan kontribusi dan relevansinya dalam peningkatan daya saing kawasan industri di Batam dan sekitarnya melalui dukungan sumber daya manusia. Selain itu, perguruan tinggi vokasi di Batam juga dihadapkan pada tantangan untuk menemukan formula yang tepat untuk ditawarkan kepada masyarakat. Oleh sebab itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis persaingan yang dihadapi oleh perguruan tinggi di Batam dan kemudian secara khusus memetakan posisi Politeknik Batam di tengah perguruan tinggi lainnya. Data dianalisis dengan teknik dskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif yang berupa statistik deskriptif. Berdasarkan hasil survei kepada 1970 lulusan SMA dan yang sederajat dan studi dokumen kliping koran selama satu tahun, penelitian ini mengindikasikan ketatnya tingkat persaingan pendidikan tinggi di Batam dilihat dari lima kekuatan Porter. Lebih lanjut, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan tinggi vokasi di Batam berada pada kondisi yang lemah dengan kompetitor yang lebih unggul. Kata Kunci: kompetisi, positioning, pendidikan vokasi
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL MODUL IPA BERBASIS PROBLEM SOLVING METHOD BERDASARKAN KARAKTERISTIK SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DI SMP/MTs
Authors: Wenno Izaak H
Published: February 2017

Abstract: Developing Science Module Models Based on the Problem SolvingMethod on the Basis of Students’ Learning Characteristics in SMP/MTs. Thisstudy aims to investigate the learning process in the laboratory using modulesbased on the problem solving method, effects of the module models on thestudents’ achievement, the effectiveness of the modules, and the evaluation systemin the modules. This study was a research and development study employing amodel by Borg and Gall. The research subjects comprised students, teachers, andprincipals. The data were collected through observations and interviews andanalyzed using the descriptive technique. The results show that the module models,namely experiment and non-experiment student work sheets based on the problemsolving method, and the evaluation system in science learning can be used as analternative.Keywords : science module models, problem solving method, and science teaching
PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA TEMATIK PADA MATA KULIAH KIMIA DASAR SEBAGAI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH
Authors: Sukisman Purtadi Rr. Lis Permanasari &
Published: February 2017

Abstract: Thematic Chemistry Learning in the General Chemistry Course as aProblem-Based Learning Model. This study aims to investigate how thematicchemistry learning can be implemented and how the learning quality can beimproved through thematic chemistry learning. This study was a quasiexperimentalstudy. The participants were 49 students in the Chemistry EducationDepartment attending the General Chemistry course. The focus was on thechemistry learning quality in terms of complex learning and information processingskill and students’ motivation and appreciation. The data were collected throughobservations and questionnaires. The results showed that the mean for complexlearning and information process skills was 2.49 or in the good category. The meanof students’ motivation improved from 75.6 to 78.3 and the result of t-test was t =9.39 (p = 0.000). Students’ appreciation varied; some showed positive appreciationand some showed negative appreciation.Keywords: thematic chemistry learning, problem based learning, learning quality
KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING: LEARNING AND TEACHING THEORIES BEHIND THE CLASSROOM PRACTICE
Authors: . Sugirin
Published: February 2017

Abstrak: Pahami Tindakan Anda: Teori Pembelajaran di balik Praktik di Kelas. Studi kasus ini bertujuan mengungkap sejauh mana mahasiswa calon guru mampu memberikan alasan atas tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dalam pelatihan bahasa Inggris bagi pekerja industri kerajinan di Kabupaten Bantul dan Kota Yogyakarta. Data tentang tindakan, yang dikumpulkan melalui pengamatan non-partisipan yang didukung rekaman video, dianalisis dengan analisis model Blaxter, Hughes and Tight’s (2006), sementara data tentang alasan tindakan dianalisis dengan model Miles & Huberman (1994: 10). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa calon guru dalam penelitian ini: (1) tidak selalu mampu memberikan alasan yang tepat atas tindakan yang secara pedagogik benar; (2) tidak mampu memberikan alasan atas sebagian besar tindakan yang secara pedagogik tidak tepat; dan (3) memberikan alasan yang berubah-ubah atas tindakan yang secara pedagogik tidak jelas tujuannya. Temuan kajian ini mendukung keraguan Chappell & Hawke (2003) apakah para guru memahami apa yang mereka lakukan. Kata kunci: studi kasus, teori pembelajaran, praktik di kelas
PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN JASMANI BERBASIS MULTIASPEK, KOLABORATIF, DAN SINTESIS KEUNGGULAN SUMBER BELAJAR
Authors: Kristiyanto Agus
Published: February 2017

Abstract: The Learning of Physical Education Based on Multi-Aspect Competence, Collaboration, and Synthesis of Learning Resource Advantages. This study aims to: (1) sharpen the pragmatic aspects of a model for briefing physical education student-teachers on their competence; (2) improve the institutional policy concerning ways of briefing them on their competence in physical education oriented to the present conditions; (3) develop the substance of the physical education microteaching; (4) improve the recognition of expertise from peers; and (5) map the networking of the partner institutions. This study employed a combination of methods consisting of a library study, descriptive survey, and action research. The data were collected through questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. The findings show that the briefing model should comprise (1) multi-aspect competence, i.e. pedagogic, personal, professional, and social aspects; (2) collaboration by involving other relevant and competent parties; and (3) learning-resource sharing by making use of advantages of learning resources in the campus and partner schools. Keywords: learning of physical education, multi-aspect competence, collaboration, learning-resource sharing
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BIDANG KEAHLIAN ELEKTRONIKA INDUSTRI BERBASIS METAKOGNISI
Authors: . Purnamawati
Published: February 2017

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan model pembelajaran bidang keahlian elektronika industri berbasis metakognisi siswa (MPBKEI-BMs) dan perangkat pembelajaran di SMK yang memenuhi kriteria valid, praktis, dan efektif. Hasil penelitian adalah sebagai berikut. (1) Berdasarkan hasil validasi ahli dan praktisi, model pembelajaran yang dikembangkan dinyatakan valid. (2) Berdasarkan hasil ujicoba, model tersebut memenuhi kriteria praktis. (3) Berdasarkan hasil ujicoba, model tersebut memenuhi kriteria efektif, yang ditunjukkan oleh aktivitas siswa dalam pembelajaran, respon siswa, dan pencapaian kompetensi siswa baik secara individu maupun klasikal.Kata Kunci: pengembangan model pembelajaran, elektronika industri, berbasis metakognisiDEVELOPING A METACOGNITION-BASED LEARNING MODEL FOR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICSAbstract: This study aimed to develop a metacognition-based learning model and its instructional kits for the Industrial Electronics in Vocational High Schools satisfying validity, practicality, and effectiveness criteria. The findings were as follows. (1) Based on the expert and practitioner validation, the developed learning model was valid. (2) Based on the results of the try-out, the developed model and its instructional kits satisfied the practicality criterion. (3) Based on the results of the try-out, the developed model and its instructional kits satisfied the effectiveness criterion, indicated by students’ learning activities, their responses to the learning implementation, and their individual and classical learning competence attainment.Keywords: a metacognition-based learning model, industrial electronics, vocational high schools
Hubungan Kreativitas Guru Dan Lingkungan Belajar Terhadap Keaktifan Siswa Kelas Iii Min Jejeran Bantul Tahun Ajaran 2015/2016
Authors: Badriah Laelatul , Sholicha Rani Ayu
Published: February 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kreativitas guru dan lingkungan belajar terhadap keaktifan siswa kelas III. Jenis penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, sedangkan desain penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian korelasional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh guru kelas III dan seluruh siswa kelas III. Teknik acak yang digunakan dalam pengambilan sampel ini adalah teknik acak sederhana (simple random sampling) dengan sistem undian. Sampel penelitian diambil sebanyak 50% dari jumlah populasi dari seluruh siswa, sehingga hasil dari pengambilan sampel tersebut sejumlah 55 siswa. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode angketdan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan inferensial, dalam analisis inferensial menggunakan korelasi product moment. Untuk menguji hipotesis korelasi variabel x dan y menggunakan bantuan komputer program SPSS versi 16.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara kreativitas guru dan lingkungan belajar terhadap keaktifan siswa dalam kategori cukup kuat. Hasil tersebut dibuktikan dari hasil perhitungan statistik dengan koefisien korelasi dan analisis regresi, dimana terdapat korelasi antara R_(y . x_(1 ).x_2 ) sebesar 0,450 pada taraf signifikan 5% dengan sampel sebanyak 55 siswa. Nilai r hitung > nilai r tabel yaitu 0,450 > 0,266 pada taraf signifikansi 5% dengan kategori cukup kuat.
Permainan Interaktif Untuk Menumbuhkan Partisipasi Aktif, Dan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Mahasiswa Melalui Penerapan Lesson Study
Authors: Yanuarto Wanda Nugroho
Published: February 2017

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana permainan interaktif dapat diaplikasikan pada mata kuliah geometri analitik bidang melalui penerapan lesson study. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 4 siklus, setiap siklus terdari dari 3 tahap yaitu plan, do, see. Subjek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester I kelas A angkatan 2014 pendidikan matematika Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto. Data penelitian ini yaitu melalui lembar observasi, rekaman video, portofolio, dan angket. Data dianalisis melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa partisipasi aktif, dan kemampuan komunikasi matematis mahasiswa dan inovasi pembelajaran dapat tumbuh melalui penerapan lesson study.
Clan governance and landless social capital: an anthropological stakeholdership model
Authors: Visconti Roberto Moro
Published: February 2017

Traditional corporate governance models in Western countries have been severely shaken by the still ongoing recession, whereas in developing countries backward and unrefined stakeholdership models have provided an involuntary shelter from financial shocks. Clan governance rotates around informal relationships, which concern also untitled land, intrinsically unfit for collateral lending. Comparison between the West and the Rest does not suggest automatic dominance of formal governance patterns, but rather painfully converging standards, under the centripetal influence of disordered globalization, which may flatten cultural differences, up to the point of spoiling valuable “biodiversities”.
Customer service orientation of institutes of higher learning in South Africa: A case study of universities of technology
Authors: Lekhanya Lawrence Mpele
Published: February 2017

The purpose of the study was to investigate the customer service orientation of institutes of higher learning in South Africa, with specific reference to Universities of Technology in KwaZulu–Natal (KZN). As an exploratory study, the research aimed at understanding how various factors, of customer service orientation of institutes of higher learning, affected the perceived service quality provided to students. This quantitative survey was conducted among the universities’ students, located in the province of KwaZulu–Natal, South Africa. A cross-sectional survey design was used to assess university of Technology students’ perceptions of customer service orientation, by means of a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. A total of 110 questionnaires were analysed. Findings indicated that, most university of Technology students either agreed or were neutral regarding the customer service orientation they received in their respective universities of Technology, with above average, overall mean scores. The important factors that determined the customer service orientation of universities of Technology in South Africa were facilities, academic staff attendance during lecturing periods, administration of other activities relevant to the students, equal research funding accessibility, as well as ethical behaviour and professionalism of academic staff. The managerial implication is that measuring the customer service orientation of the universities of technology, to prioritize those factors identified as important by the students, for effective management of customer service. Providing good customer services across the universities is critical in gaining a competitive edge in the education sector.
Loan portfolio structure and performance of government-owned banks in Indonesia: Does size matter?
Authors: Atahau Apriani Dorkas Rambu , Cronje Tom
Published: February 2017

Government-owned banks represent the smallest number of banks in Indonesia (25% of all banks) but have a dominant market share of almost 50% in the loan market. Studies previous to this one do not address the effect of size differences on the loan portfolio structures and performance of such banks. The objective of this study is to add to the literature in this area by determining whether small and large Indonesian government-owned banks differ in terms of their loan portfolio structures and performance. The study covers the 2003 to 2011 period. Descriptive statistics, univariate statistics and generalized least squares estimation are applied. The findings show that the loan portfolio structures and returns of small and large government-owned banks differ significantly.
An analysis of the significance of information content in dividend announcements: the case in Indonesia
Authors: Bandi Bandi , Setiawan Doddy , Suranta Sri , Phua Lian Kee
Published: February 2017

This research aims at examining the significance of the information content in dividend announcements, using the Indonesian context. The sample of this research consists of dividend announcements during 2006 – 2012 periods. The result of this research shows that the market reacts positively to the dividend increase announcements. Investors perceive that a dividend increase is good news, thus they react positively. Indonesian investor react negatively to the dividend decrease announcement. A dividend decrease is bad news, thus they react negatively. On the other hand, investors do not react to the no-change dividend announcement. These results show that dividend announcements in Indonesia contain significant information for the investors.
Financial networks as directed cyclic graphs - draft
Authors: Denev Alexander
Published: February 2017

Financial networks’ study and understanding has become extremely important since the global financial meltdown in 2007-2009 when the inter-connectedness of institutions has surfaced as one of the major culprits for the magnitude of the distress. This paper aims at providing a new approach to describe and better understand the networks of institutions and their global properties. It is based on Directed Cyclic Graphs - a subset of Probabilistic Graphical Models which have already found use in other domains such as physics and computer science. The paper draws some parallels and contrasts with other studies in the field of Network Theory. It then concludes with a stylized example.
Agency costs and corporate governance mechanisms in Indian state-owned companies and privately owned companies - A panel data analysis
Authors: Locke Stuart , Duppati Geeta
Published: February 2017

This paper explores the impact of corporate governance reforms and changing ownership patterns of core public sector enterprises. A number of reforms were introduced by the Government of India in 1991, and intensified in 2004 with the aim of improving efficiency and financial performance across state owned enterprises. The core state enterprises provide a unique opportunity to consider two aspects of the reforms. First, did the reforms have an impact, and second, is there a distinguishable difference between wholly government owned and partially-public shareholding enterprises? The public listed companies provide a suitable reference point for comparison. A comprehensive dataset of 123 SOEs and matching listed public companies for 10 years was collected for the study. A regression approach is adopted with agency cost as the dependant variable and several corporation-specific governance variables. Size and industry are the independent variables. The findings of the study indicate that the agency costs for mixed ownership models tend to be lower than those of the concentrated state-owned firms because they operate in an open market with the market facing the regulatory framework of a competitive environment.
Do stock option plans affect the firm’s performance? An empirical analysis on the Italian context
Authors: Giosi Alessandro , Testarmata Silvia , Caiffa Marco
Published: February 2017

This study investigates the impact of stock option plans, defined as share-based incentive contracts provided by companies to their employees, on the value relevance of accounting information. The purpose of this study is to analyse the extent to which the value relevance of accounting information is affected by the adoption of stock option plans. Using panel data, the empirical analysis shows that the value relevance of accounting information is affected by the adoption of stock option plans. They are seen by the market as a “cost” and not as an opportunity or an attempt to align different interests. In addition, the research results show that the market performance does not seem affected by the design of the stock option plans. However, the firm’s market performance appears to be more related to the structure of the stock option plans in companies with a higher market capitalization. Thus further research is needed to deeper investigate the impact of the design of the stock option plans and the effect of the endogenous characters
Risk management of Islamic banks: A search for empirical evidences
Authors: Fadel Sayed M. , Al-Ajmi Jasim
Published: February 2017

The objectives of this study are to determine 1) the effect of global economic and financial crisis on risk management, 2) the severity of different types of risk facing Islamic banks, 3) the risk levels of Islamic financial modes, 4) risk assessment techniques, and 5) risk management techniques. The structure of the balance sheet, the nature of Islamic finance instruments and funding sources have a great impact on the level of risk exposure of banks and the instruments. Credit risk is found to be the most serious risk, followed by liquidity risk, market risk and operational risk, in descending order of importance. As for the riskiness of Islamic financing modes, mudarabah is perceived to be the riskiest, followed by musharakah, while murabahah ranked as the least risky mode. Moreover, Islamic banks are found to use traditional risk management techniques more than sophisticated measurements. They also adopt risk mitigation techniques that are used by conventional banks in preference to techniques that are considered to be unique to Islamic banks. This paper is the first to study the risk management practices of Islamic banks operating in Bahrain. It also provides evidence about these practices after the global financial crisis that affected all countries, including Bahrain.
The effect of financial institution ownership on firm value
Authors: Wimelda Linda , Siregar Sylvia Veronica
Published: February 2017

This research aims to examine the effect of financial institution ownership (bank institution and non-bank institution) on firm value and also whether there is a difference of the effect between financial institution ownership in form of bank institution and non-bank institution on firm value. Total observations are 270 listed firms on Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2012-2014, resulting to 809 observations. The result of this research shows that financial institution ownership in the form of bank institution has no influence on firm value while financial institution ownership in the form of non-bank institution has a positive influence on firm value. This research shows that the influence of financial institution ownership in form of non-bank institution is greater than influence of financial institution ownership in form of bank institution on firm value. Regulator of financial institution could create new rules to encourage investment by non-bank institutions in public companies for effective monitoring and increase firm value. This research reveals the effect on financial institution ownership in form of bank and non-bank institution rather than institutional ownership on firm value in Indonesia that has not been discussed by other researches.
Corporate governance in Qatar: A comparative analysis
Authors: Al Abdin Sharar Zain
Published: February 2017

This article provides an overview and brief comparative analysis on the degree of compliance of Qatar’s corporate governance framework with the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2004. The objective of the article is to formulate a number of specific recommendations to the QFMA which will further strengthen the corporate governance framework in Qatar. In 2009 the Qatar Financial Market Authority (QFMA) introduced the Corporate Governance Code (the QFMA Code). Driving the introduction was the recognition by the Qatari authorities of the importance of having a well-structured and mandated corporate governance framework to provide a platform for market integrity and efficiency as well as to facilitate economic growth.1 While the QFMA Code is not yet prescriptive, it encourages listed companies to consider and voluntarily implement the policies to the extent appropriate, having regard the company’s particular circumstances.
Financial restraints in developing countries: The new orthodoxy of monetary policy
Authors: Odhiambo Nicholas M.
Published: February 2017

Before the 1970s the thinking of both economists and policy makers was largely dominated by a policy popularly known as financial repression. However, since the 1970s, this agonizing theory, which received massive support from the Keynesians, was replaced by the theory of financial liberalisation – which became the new orthodoxy of monetary theory and policy. Unfortunately, very little is known about the middle-ground policy known as financial restraint, which combines the various aspects of both financial repression and financial liberalisation in a stepwise fashion. In particular, the theoretical underpinnings of the financial restraint theory, as well as its dynamics have not been fully explored. The current study, therefore, fills this lacuna by examining the various forms of financial restraint namely interest rate restraint, restraint on the reserve and liquidity requirements, capital adequacy requirements restraint, capital inflows restraint and restraint on entry into the financial system. In addition, the study revisits the effects of financial repression and financial liberalisation vis-à-vis financial restraints in a stylised fashion. The study concludes that financial restraint may not only be desirable, but also necessary for the efficacy of financial sector reforms.
Presenting valid and reliable tools to measure the effectiveness of a front line management training programme
Authors: Beemsen Kavita , Parumasur Sanjana Brijball
Published: February 2017

In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of planned learning from a training intervention, in terms of organizational performance, the systematic evaluation of the transfer of training is critical. The study followed a retrospective, longitudinal trend design with two groups of respondents and utilized the training evaluation measurement tools that the researchers developed. The key results of the study indicated the research’s value to the human resource development paradigm as research-based measurement tools, with known psychometric properties, were developed. These measurement tools could be used by training and development practitioners to effectively evaluate the impact made by a front line management training programme on the effectiveness of the organization.
Framework for the analysis of corporate political strategies pertinent to regulation: A relational perspective
Authors: Bastos Sérgio Augusto Pereira , van Aduard de Macedo Soares Teresia Diana Lewe
Published: February 2017

As energy sector firms belong to a regulated industry, their management faces significant challenges. In this kind of business environment it is very important to develop political strategies. Defining political strategy as the set of actions that firms plan and undertake in order to maximize economic returns from the political environment (Bonardi & Keim, 2005; Oliver & Holzinger, 2000; Schuler, 1996), and focusing specifically on actions whose aim is to influence the regulatory environment, the purpose of the broader research at issue in this article is to contribute to studies of the strategic management of firms that engage in alliances and networks in regulated industries. Its objective is to develop and apply an analytical framework with a relational perspective, involving a methodology, constructs and model, in the context of a multiple case study, whose results can be used to support the strategic management of firms with the characteristics cited. The aim of this article is to propose a preliminary framework based on a thorough bibliographical review, participant observation in a leading Brazilian electricity distributor, and validating interviews with experts and executives from the sector