bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of modern technology in education
Authors: Raja R. , Nagasubramani P. C.
Published: May 2018

Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of life it is perhaps the greatest of God's gifts. It is the mother of civilizations, of arts and of sciences. Technology has certainly changed the way we live. It has impacted different facets of life and redefined living. Undoubtedly, technology plays an important role in every sphere of life. Several manual tasks can be automated, thanks to technology. Also, many complex and critical processes can be carried out with ease and greater efficiency with the help of modern technology. Thanks to the application of technology, living has changed and it has changed for better. Technology has revolutionized the field of education. The importance of technology in schools cannot be ignored. In fact, with the onset of computers in education, it has become easier for teachers to impart knowledge and for students to acquire it. The use of technology has made the process of teaching and learning all the more enjoyable.
Innovative teaching and learning in psychological teaching for education
Authors: Govindan M. , Regina T.
Published: May 2018

The traditional methods of teaching as well as multimedia teaching and to suggest other useful teaching methods that can be attempted in imparting knowledge to the students. Basically teaching must include two major components sending and receiving information. Ultimately, a teacher tries his best to impart knowledge as the way he understood it. So, any communication methods that serve this purpose without destroying the objective could be considered as innovative methods of teaching. The use of innovative methods in educational institutions has the potential not only to improve education, but also to empower people, strengthen governance and galvanize the effort to achieve the human development goal for the country.
Biblijne i teologiczne podstawy nauki Kościoła katolickiego o małżeństwie
Authors: Janiec Roman
Published: May 2018

Małżeństwo ma swoje bardzo mocne zakorzenienie w Piśmie Świętym zarówno Starego, jak i Nowego Testamentu. Na przestrzeni wieków Tradycja Kościoła wypracowała naukę opartą na Biblii dotyczącą małżeństwa i rodziny. Postanowienia soborów oraz wypowiedzi poszczególnych papieży konkretyzowały to nauczanie. Podkreślić należy również to, że małżeństwo katolickie jest sakramentem, w którym Pan Bóg udziela nowożeńcom szczególnej łaski do realizowania swego powołania. Celem niniejszego artykułu będzie ukazanie biblijnych podstaw małżeństwa oraz jego zakorzenienia w nauce Kościoła.
Kryteria i sposoby wykorzystania humoru w przepowiadaniu
Authors: Sławiński Henryk
Published: May 2018

Humor jest pozytywnym elementem ludzkiego życia, który warto pielęgnować i rozwijać. Jest dla niego miejsce także w przepowiadaniu słowa Bożego, o ile spełnia on odpowiednie kryteria. Są nimi: podporządkowanie tematowi homilii czy kazania, zgodność z właściwą interpretacją Pisma Świętego, świeżość, stosowność, uszanowanie audytorium i oszczędne stosowanie. Humor może być wykorzystany w przepowiadaniu na różne sposoby: już w samym zwrocie do adresatów czy w końcowej parenezie homilii bądź kazania. Można więc przepowiadać z humorem, o ile jest on odpowiedni do przekazu słowa Bożego.
Cardiac Rehabilitees’ Technology Experiences Before Remote Rehabilitation: Qualitative Study Using a Grounded Theory Approach (Preprint)
Authors: Anttila Marjo-Riitta , Kivistö Heikki , Piirainen Arja , Kokko Katja , Malinen Anita , Pekkonen Mika , Sjögren Tuulikki
Published: May 2018

BACKGROUND

Even though technology is becoming increasingly common in rehabilitation programs, insufficient data are as yet available on rehabilitees’ perceptions and experiences. It is important to understand their abilities when using technology for remote rehabilitation.

OBJECTIVE

This is a qualitative study on technology experiences of persons affected by cardiovascular disease assessed before remote rehabilitation. The aim of the study was to explore rehabilitees’ experiences and attitudes toward technology before 12 months of remote rehabilitation.

METHODS

Qualitative interviews were conducted with 39 rehabilitees in four focus groups. The subjects were aged 34 to 77 years (average age 54.8 years) and 74% (29/39) of them were male. They had been diagnosed with coronary artery disease and were undergoing treatment in a rehabilitation center. The interviews were conducted between September 2015 and November 2016. Data were analyzed using Glaser’s mode of the grounded theory approach.

RESULTS

The result of the study was an “identifying e-usage” experience category, which refers to the rehabilitees’ notions of the use of information and communication technologies (e-usage) in the process of behavior change. The main category comprises four subcategories that define the rehabilitees’ technology experience. These subcategories are “feeling outsider,” “being uninterested,” “reflecting benefit,” and “enthusiastic using.” All rehabilitees expected that technology should be simple, flexible, and easy to use and learn. The results reflecting their technology experience can be used in e-rehabilitation programs. Rehabilitees who feel like outsiders and are not interested in technology need face-to-face communication for the major part of rehabilitation, while rehabilitees who reflect benefit and are enthusiastic about the use of technology need incrementally less face-to-face interaction and feel that Web-based coaching could offer sufficient support for rehabilitation.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings show that persons affected by heart disease had different experiences with technology and expectations toward counseling, while all rehabilitees expected technology to be easy to use and their experiences to be smooth and problem-free. The results can be used more widely in different contexts of social and health care for the planning of and training in remote rehabilitation counseling and education.

CLINICALTRIAL

ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN61225589; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN61225589 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/74jmrTXFD)
Cognitive Assessment of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease by Telemedicine: Pilot Study (Preprint)
Authors: Carotenuto Anna , Rea Raffaele , Traini Enea , Ricci Giovanna , Fasanaro Angiola Maria , Amenta Francesco
Published: May 2018

BACKGROUND

Approximately 46.8 million people are living with dementia worldwide and their number will grow in the next years. Any potential treatment should be administered as early as possible because it is important to provide an early cognitive assessment and to regularly monitor the mental function of patients. Information and communication technologies can be helpful to reach and follow patients without displacing them, but there may be doubts about the reliability of cognitive tests performed by telemedicine.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog) tests administered in hospital by videoconference to patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

METHODS

The tests were administered to 28 Alzheimer's disease outpatients (8 male, mean age 73.88, SD 7.45 years; 20 female mean age 76.00, SD 5.40 years) recruited and followed in the Alzheimer’s Unit of the A Cardarelli National Hospital (Naples, Italy) at baseline and after 6, 12, 18, and 24 months of observation. Patients were evaluated first face-to-face by a psychologist and then, after 2 weeks, by another psychologist via videoconference in hospital.

RESULTS

This study showed no differences in the MMSE and ADAS-cog scores when the tests were administered face-to-face or by videoconference, except in patients with more pronounced cognitive deficits (MMSE<17), in which the assessment via videoconference overestimated the cognitive impairment (face to face, MMSE mean 13.9, SD 4.9 and ADAS-cog mean 9.0, SD 3.8; videoconference, MMSE mean 42.8, SD 12.5 and ADAS-cog mean 56.9, SD 5.5).

CONCLUSIONS

We found that videoconferencing is a reliable approach to document cognitive stability or decline, and to measure treatment effects in patients with mild to moderate dementia. A more extended study is needed to confirm these results.
Teacher Bullying: A Reality or a Myth?
Authors: Burriss Kathleen G. , Snead Donald
Published: May 2018

The topic of teachers who may bully children is uncomfortable to discuss, but because of the vulnerable nature of children in the classroom context, it is justified. In order to uncover instances of teachers who bully, the purpose of this project is to explore teachers’ and students’ perceptions of bullying behaviors. This mixed method project involves two data sets. In the first study, classroom teachers (n=186) provided rationalistic data identifying occurrences of observed bullying behaviors. Included in the survey, teachers referenced definitions of emotional, physical, and intellectual bullying. Quantitative analysis showed nonsignificant findings; classroom teachers reported they do not bully and do not observe other educators bullying children. In the second study, teacher education students (n=341) completed an open-ended survey describing any instances where they either observed children bullied by a teacher or where they were victims of a teacher bully. Qualitative analysis described incidents ranging from early childhood through university instruction wherein student-participants observed or were victims of teachers who bullied. The purpose for this project was to begin to reconcile the lack of relevant findings describing teachers who bully. These current data provide evidence for the teacher as bully phenomenon and contribute to the literature by confirming descriptions associated with emotional, physical, and intellectual bullying. Implications discuss the culture of teaching and university teacher preparation.
Psychometric Features of the General Teacher Test under the D-Scoring Model: The Case of Teacher Certification Assessment in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Dimitrov Dimiter M. , Alsadaawi Abdullah
Published: May 2018

The teachers’ knowledge and skills on general standards under the Saudi National Professional Teacher Standards is assessed with the use of the General Teacher Test (GTT) administered by the National Center for Assessment (NCA) in Saudi Arabia. This paper examines the psychometric features of the GTT in the framework of a new approach to test scoring, referred to as D-scoring model, which is used with assessments at the NCA. The stability of such features across four test forms of the GTT is also examined. The study findings provide valuable information about the accuracy of the GTT scores and the validity of their interpretation and decisions regarding the licensure of teachers.
Implementing a Research Data Policy at Leiden University
Authors: Schoots Fieke , Sesink Laurents , Verhaar Peter , Frederiks Floor
Published: May 2018

In this paper, we discuss the various stages of the institution-wide project that lead to the adoption of the data management policy at Leiden University in 2016. We illustrate this process by highlighting how we have involved all stakeholders. Each organisational unit was represented in the project teams. Results were discussed in a sounding board with both academic and support staff. Senior researchers acted as pioneers and raised awareness and commitment among their peers. By way of example, we present pilot projects from two faculties. We then describe the comprehensive implementation programme that will create facilities and services that must allow implementing the policy as well as monitoring and evaluating it. Finally, we will present lessons learnt and steps ahead. The engagement of all stakeholders, as well as explicit commitment from the Executive Board, has been an important key factor for the success of the project and will continue to be an important condition for the steps ahead.
Library Carpentry: Software Skills Training for Library Professionals
Authors: Cope Jez , Baker James
Published: May 2018

Much time and energy is now being devoted to developing the skills of researchers in the related areas of data analysis and data management. However, less attention is currently paid to developing the data skills of librarians themselves: these skills are often brought in by recruitment in niche areas rather than considered as a wider development need for the library workforce, and are not widely recognised as important to the professional career development of librarians. We believe that building computational and data science capacity within academic libraries will have direct benefits for both librarians and the users we serve.

Library Carpentry is a global effort to provide training to librarians in technical areas that have traditionally been seen as the preserve of researchers, IT support and systems librarians. Established non-profit volunteer organisations, such as Software Carpentry and Data Carpentry, offer introductory research software skills training with a focus on the needs and requirements of research scientists. Library Carpentry is a comparable introductory software skills training programme with a focus on the needs and requirements of library and information professionals. This paper describes how the material was developed and delivered, and reports on challenges faced, lessons learned and future plans.
ANÁLISE E MELHORIA DO PROCESSO DE SERVIÇOS PRESTADOS POR UMA EMPRESA DO RAMO DE OFICINA MECÂNICA
Authors: Valmorbida Lillian , Diedrich Hélio
Published: May 2018

O aumento visível e considerável da frota de veículos circulando pelo mundo, fez com que a demanda de serviços para este fim aumentasse consideravelmente nos últimos anos. Com isso, empresas do ramo de oficina mecânica tem a necessidade de se adaptar a este mercado visando qualidade na prestação de serviços a seus clientes. Diante disso, melhorias em parte do processo de serviços prestados pela empresa são propostos aos gestores. Na fundamentação teórica, são abordados conceitos da área de gestão de processo, fluxograma, melhoria de processos, método, dentre outros. Os métodos utilizados são classificados como estudo de caso de abordagem qualitativa. Observações foram feitas no local de trabalho, em vários momentos, acompanhando os processos de serviços realizados pela empresa, assim como uma análise criteriosa do mesmo, sugerindo um novo processo, este mais eficiente e eficaz diminuindo processos desnecessários e retrabalhos que demandam tempo prejudicando todo o sistema de atendimento ao cliente e seus subsistemas. Também foram analisados questões como o arranjo físico da empresa propondo um ambiente mais organizado e cômodo tanto para clientes quanto para os colaboradores da mesma. Os gestores se mostraram muito receptivos e interessados no estudo em questão, se propondo a colocar em pratica este estudo.
AGROINDÚSTRIAS FAMILIARES FABRICANTES DE PRODUTOS CÁRNEOS SUÍNOS: PRINCIPAIS DIFICULDADES PERANTE A LEGISLAÇÃO VIGENTE
Authors: Perufo Neiton Bittencourt , Batista Lucia De Moraes , Cortez Nilo Kern
Published: May 2018

A realização de uma pesquisa exploratória, através do preenchimento de questionários junto aos responsáveis de agroindústrias familiares fabricantes de produtos cárneos suínos, teve o objetivo de verificar as principais dificuldades encontradas no momento da regularização e rotina de trabalho perante a legislação vigente a níveis sanitários, ambientais e tributários, coletando também informações sobre os custos de cada nível. Foram realizadas entrevistas em vinte agroindústrias distribuídas dentro dos limites de municípios que compõem o regional da Emater/RS-Ascar de Lajeado/RS. Foram encontradas diversas dificuldades, tanto no momento da regularização do estabelecimento, como na rotina de trabalho, bem como, a variação de custos desembolsados entre cada estabelecimento.
INCLUSÃO DE PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA INTELECTUAL NO AMBIENTE DE TRABALHO: INFLUÊNCIAS DA APRENDIZAGEM PROFISSIONAL
Authors: Schardong Tania Maria , Diehl Liciane
Published: May 2018

A inclusão de pessoas com deficiencia no ambiente de trabalho tem sido um dos grandes desafios das organizações. Ambientes organizacionais despreparados e a falta de qualificação representam barreiras de acesso ao mercado de trabalho. Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar como a prática da aprendizagem profissional e o acompanhamento influenciam a inclusão das pessoas com deficiência intelectual no ambiente de trabalho de uma cooperativa de produção agropecuária do interior do Rio Grande do Sul (RS). O método de pesquisa seguiu caráter descritivo e abordagem qualitativa, tendo sido utilizadas entrevistas e análise de conteúdo como técnicas de coleta e análise de dados, respectivamente. O estudo permitiu compreender que o curso de aprendizagem profissional tornou-se uma das mais importantes ferramentas de inclusão de pessoas com deficiência intelectual no ambiente de trabalho da organização em questão e forneceu subsídios para que continue desenvolvendo ações voltadas à inclusão de pessoas com deficiência em seus estabelecimentos.
MENSURAÇÃO DO CAPITAL INTELECTUAL EM EMPRESA DE CONCRETAGEM E ASFALTAMENTO
Authors: Secco Patrícia , Feil Alexandre André
Published: May 2018

O capital intelectual é essencial às organizações pelo fato de demonstrar a capacidade e o potencial da geração de riquezas. Este estudo objetiva identificar e analisar o método de mensuração de capital intelectual adequado diante dos dados disponíveis na organização. A metodologia centra-se na abordagem quantitativa, com o uso dos procedimentos técnicos de estudo de caso, pesquisa documental e entrevista não estruturada. A unidade de análise centra-se em empresa com atividades de concretagem e de asfaltamento de médio porte localizada estado do Rio Grande do Sul-Brasil. Os resultados revelam que os modelos market-to-book, a diferença entre o valor de mercado e o valor contábil, e o Q de Tobin centram-se na apuração de valores absolutos e índices, já os modelos Intelect, Stewart e Skandia estratificam os valores absolutos na forma de indicadores e/ou índices. Conclui-se que o modelo Skandia é adequado na mensuração do capital intelectual na Alfa, pois estratifica a mensuração em indicadores, índices e em valor absoluto, o que auxilia na gestão do capital intelectual.
A ATUAÇÃO ESTATAL FRENTE AO DESENVOLVIMENTO DE MERCADO ALTERNATIVO DE ALIMENTOS: ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA ENTRE OS INCENTIVOS BRASILEIRO E EUROPEU AO MERCADO DE ALIMENTOS ORGÂNICOS
Authors: Siebeneichler Amanda Jandrey
Published: May 2018

O Estado, enquanto sociedade política, tem se transformado à medida que assume novas funções para com seus indivíduos. Surgindo com o intuito de garantir dos direitos naturais e evoluindo para suprir necessidades mais pontuais do cidadão, ao aproximarmos a concepção de Estado à construção de novos mercados, especialmente no que tange à vida dos cidadãos, como o mercado de alimentos, evoca-se como questão problema qual é o papel do Estado na regulamentação destes mercados. Com a premissa de que o Estado deve garantir a segurança de seus indivíduos, com enfoque na regulamentação de mercados orgânicos, objetiva-se compreender a atuação do Estado quanto à regulamentação. O estudo tem caráter qualitativo, procurando estabelecer uma relação entre a evolução destes mercados e o papel ativo do Estado através de análise bibliográfica e documental, realizando um comparativo entre o mercado de alimentos orgânicos do Brasil e da Europa. Tem-se, portanto, o Estado, como um agente participante da construção destes mercados, procurando verificar se promove melhor qualidade de vida aos seus cidadãos, ao passo que envolve-se em um campo político mais complexo, no qual pode vir a se tornar um mero espectador. Resultados preliminares revelam que, no caso brasileiro, o Estado opera via marco regulatório dos orgânicos, o qual serve como parâmetro para os diferentes atores conduzirem suas atividades, diferentemente do modelo europeu, que opera especialmente via órgãos de regulamentação. Isto demonstra uma politização do consumo e a emergência de atores não-públicos que atuam neste campo, revelando a não atuação do Estado.
IMPLANTAÇÃO DE NOVO PROCESSO DE TRABALHO EM UMA FÁBRICA DE SOFTWARE BASEADO NOS MODELOS ÁGEIS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO
Authors: Franzen Evandro , Lutz Douglas
Published: May 2018

A qualidade e o resultado financeiro dos projetos de software estão fortemente atrelados aos processos de desenvolvimento e ambos são fatores decisivos para o sucesso ou fracasso das organizações. As metodologias ágeis se constituem em técnicas utilizadas pelas empresas de software que estão preocupadas com resultados e que buscam melhoria constante dos seus processos de desenvolvimento. Considerando a realidade de uma empresa que atua no mercado de software personalizado para clientes e desenvolve um produto próprio, este trabalho teve como principal objetivo a elaboração e validação de um processo baseado nas metodologias ágeis, mantendo pontos positivos do processo atual. A investigação de caráter experimental avaliou de maneira quantitativa e qualitativa o novo processo e os resultados indicam que existe uma percepção de melhoria na qualidade do produto desenvolvido, além da redução dos atrasos nos prazos de entrega em função da nova forma de trabalho.
TÉCNICAS DE VISUALIZAÇÃO DE INFORMAÇÕES COMO APOIO À GESTÃO ESTRATÉGICA
Authors: De Oliveira Rodrigo Pinheiro , Schorr Wildner Maria Claudete , Pretto Fabrício
Published: May 2018

A área de visualização de informação tem como objetivo auxiliar no processo de apresentação de dados, por meio de suas técnicas pode-se interpretar e entender melhor as informações, combinando aspectos de visualização científica, mineração de dados, interfaces homem-computador, computação gráfica e processamento de imagens. O objetivo do presente trabalho é identificar formas de visualização alternativas para informações gerenciais, oferecendo maior qualidade durante o processo de análise das informações. Para isso, desenvolveu-se um protótipo na plataforma web, para apresentação de dados de forma gráfica, tornando possível a comparação entre diferentes modelos de gráficos para análise da mesma informação. Após a implementação foi feita uma pesquisa com uma amostra de 11 usuários, com perfil administrativo, os quais estão acostumados a realizar análises gerenciais e interpretar gráficos. Durante os testes foram avaliadas características como clareza, facilidade de interpretação e esforço cognitivo para compreensão dos dados. Dentre as opções de visualização propostas, buscou-se entender quais modelos geram mais informações em uma única visualização, comparando as formas tradicionais (gráficos de pizza ou barras) com modelos de visualização mais elaborados.
The effects of Basel III liquidity regulations on banks’ profitability
Authors: Mashamba Tafirei
Published: May 2018

The new Basel III Liquidity Coverage Ratio standard which encourages banks to maintain a diversified pool of high-quality liquid assets against their short-term expected net cash outflows although it appears to be noble from a theoretic perspective it may weigh down banks’ performance because liquid assets earn low returns. It is against this background that this study sought to evaluate the impact of the new Basel III liquidity regulations on the profitability of banks in emerging market economies. A sample of 40 banks operating in 11 emerging markets over the period 2011 to 2016 was used in the study. For estimation, system Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator was employed. Surprisingly, empirical results demonstrated that regulatory pressure stemming from Liquidity Coverage Ratio requirement increased instead of diminishing the profitability of banks in emerging markets. The plausible explanation given for this evidence was that banks in emerging markets managed their liquidity in a manner that is consistent with Liquidity Coverage Ratio rule hence the regulation had no detrimental effects on banks in emerging economies.
Induction and the use of computer simulations in the science
Authors: Perovic Slobodan , Zoric Aleksandra
Published: May 2018

In philosophy of science, inductive procedures have been predominantly
analysed with respect to the induction of scientific theories based on the
experimental and observational results. Over the last few decades computer
simulations play as important, or even more dominant role compared to the
experiments across scientific filds. Models of natural phenomena are tested
and hypotheses induced based on the results of adequate simulations. They
have gradually acquired importance in the scientific process traditionally
reserved for experiments. We ask whether and to what extent philosophical
understanding of the inductive process, as it has been traditionally
developed through the analysis of scientific experiments and theories, can
be properly applied to understanding such simulations. Another two classic
questions posed by that dilemma are whether there is an underdetermination
of simulated models by the results of simulations analogous to the one in
traditional experimental research which was the subject of debate in the
philosophy of science that lasted for decades, and whether simulations are
theory laden.
Hume’s theory of motivation: The problem of calm passions
Authors: Sokic Mirjana
Published: May 2018

It is often claimed that Hume?s doctrine of calm passions represents a
text-book case of an ad hoc supposition introduced to save Hume?s theory of
motivation from insurmountable objections. One famous example of this sort
of criticism can be found in the writings of Barry Stroud, who claims that
Hume?s doctrine of calm passions cannot avoid circularity and, more
importantly, it directly contradicts one of Hume?s fundamental
principles-i.e. the ?incorrigibility thesis?-according to which we cannot be
mistaken about the contents of our own minds at any given moment. Although
it is hard to deny that Straud?s objections have certain philosophical
appeal, I will argue that there is a way to save Hume?s doctrine of calm
passions. Following arguments presented by Daniel Shaw, I will defend the
claim that calm passion should be understood as unactualized dispositions.
Analysis of duplications versus deletions in the dystrophin gene in Serbian cohort with dystrophinopathies
Authors: Maksic Jasmina , Dobricic Valerija , Rasulic Lukas , Maksimovic Nela , Branakovic Marija , Milic-Rasic Vedrana , Rakocevic-Stojanovic Vidosava , Novakovic Ivana
Published: May 2018

Background/Aim. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and its allelic form Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) are X-linked diseases that affect males, characterized by progressive muscle and cardiopulmonary weakness, especially in DMD as a severe form of the disease. They result from mutations in the dystrophin gene, and the most common changes are large intragenic deletions and duplications (80%). One third of patients have de novo mutation and 2/3 of the mothers are estimated as carriers. The aim of the study was to analyze the frequency of duplications versus deletions in the dystrophin gene in patients with dystrophinopathies, as well as to analyze the phenotypic effect of large mutations obtained and to determine the carrier status of female relatives in probands with duplications. Methods. We examined 22 DMD and 35 BMD unrelated patients and 6 female relatives of the probands where duplications were found. We used polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) methods, according to the protocol, to detect or confirm mutations in probands and female carriers. Results. In probands, there were 34 (59.6%) large deletions (mostly affected exons 44?60) and 6 (10.5%) large duplications in 4 DMD and 2 BMD patients. Also, duplications were found in 3 out of 4 (75%) tested mothers. The distribution of duplications was heterogeneous, affecting N-terminal and central rod domain, and included more exons, except for one DMD patient who had duplication of exon 2. An exception from the Monaco rule was present in 9.5% of DMD and 15.8% of BMD probands, i.e. in 12.5% of DMD/BMD cases. Conclusion. In 57 DMD/BMD probands, we found 59.6% of large deletions and 10.5% of large duplications. The most affected region of the DMD gene was the central rod domain. An exception to Monaco''s rule was present in 12.5% of DMD/BMD cases. Three out of 4 examined proband''s mothers were confirmed as carriers.
Application of a geographic information system in the study of spatial aspects of cervical cancer incidence in Belgrade
Authors: Pavlovic Nevenka , Markovic-Denic Ljiljana , Vojvodic Katarina
Published: May 2018

Background/Aim. Cervical cancer is still an important public health problem in Belgrade. The aim of this study was to explore spatial patterns of cervical cancer, provision and accessibility of women?s health service on the primary health care level in Belgrade, as well as the needs for improving cancer surveillance and preventive programs. Methods. This study applied a descriptive epidemiological method and a geographic information system based on data on cervical cancer diagnosed among female residents of Belgrade in 2006 and 2011. A map of the density of cases, with precise and complete data on the address of residence at the time of diagnosis, and a map of the distribution of gynecological practices in the primary health care in Belgrade, were generated through the process of georeferencing. Results. A total of 569 cases of cervical cancer were registered in 2006 and 2011, without significant differences. Significant associations were noticed for municipality of residence and year of diagnosis (?2= 42.99, df = 16, p = 0.000), and year of diagnosis and age groups 30?34 (? = 0.038, f = 3.998, df = 11, ANOVA), 40?44 (? = 0.001, f = 7.545 df = 13, ANOVA) and 45?49 (? = 0.046, f = 2.679, df = 15, ANOVA). The process of georeferencing covered a total of 466 (81.8%) cases with 97.4% of all cases diagnosed in 2006 and 68.6% in 2011. The generated maps showed similar spatial patterns of cases for both years: a higher density of cases with addresses in central parts of urban and suburban municipalities, as well as in parts of densely populated areas of urban municipalities. There was no regularity of grouping found for the cases in relation to the provision of women?s health service, or of distance from the place of residence of cases to gynecological practices. Conclusion. Our results indicate possibilities for the perception of the spatial distribution of cervical cancer and needs for improving cancer surveillance and preventive programs on small geographical areas.
Calidad de vida y obesidad en el personal de enfermería de una institución de salud de segundo nivel de atención / Quality of life and obesity in nursing staff of a second-level health institution of attention
Authors: Alarcón Cienfuegos Oyuki , Álvarez Aguirre Alicia , Bañuelos Barrera Yolanda , Sánchez Perales Mercedes , Hernández Rodríguez Verónica Margarita
Published: May 2018

El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la relación entre el estado de peso/obesidad y la calidad de vida en una muestra del personal de enfermería que labora en la Clínica Hospital del Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE) Chilpancingo. Se trata de un estudio transversal, analítico, en el que participaron 109 enfermeras y enfermeros; se aplicó el Cuestionario de Salud SF-36. En el análisis de datos se calculó estadística descriptiva e inferencial y se contó con el consentimiento de la institución y de los participantes. Dentro de la muestra hubo 89.9 % mujeres y 10.1 % hombres. Y en relación con el estado de peso de los participantes, se identificó 38.5 % con sobrepeso, 19.5 % con obesidad grado I, 6.4 % con obesidad grado II y 35.8 % en su peso normal. Acerca de la calidad de vida de los participantes, el promedio del índice se encontró en 48.73 (DE = 7.31), correspondiente a características de una buena de calidad de vida. En cuanto a la relación de las variables entre calidad de vida y obesidad, fue positiva y estadísticamente significativa (X2 = 16.59 p < .05). Estos resultados muestran que existe una relación entre el estado de peso/obesidad y la calidad de vida del personal de enfermería. Asimismo, se recomienda diseñar estrategias para el estado de los participantes a partir de los resultados.
PERBEDAAN INTENSITAS PEMANFAATAN SUMBER BELAJAR TINGGI DENGAN RENDAH TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR PROFESI KEGURUAN
Authors: Purnama Eka Khristiyanta , Istiyarti Istiyarti
Published: May 2018

This research is aimed to examine the influence of high intensity and low intensity in using learning resources to students’ achievement. This is an ex post facto research with the population of 155 students in the Department of History, Faculty of Education, University of PGRI Yogyakarta. The sampling technique used in this research was cluster random sampling, by which 80 sample students were taken. Data were collected through two techniques, i.e. a questionnaire for collecting data on students’ intensity in using learning resources, and a test for collecting data on learning achievement of teaching profession. Data are statistically analyzed with analysis of variance (ANOVA). The research result point out that: there is a significant difference of students achievements of teacher profession subject between the students who have high and low intensity of learning resources usage (P = 0.011 < 0.05).
PEMILIHAN MATERI PEMBELAJARAN APRESIASI PUISI BERKARAKTER BANGSA DALAM NILAI RELIGIUS
Authors: Prayitno Prayitno
Published: May 2018

Teachers in pre-learning activities of appreciation of poetry in high school need to select appropriate learning materials in order to meet the curriculum 2013. In 2013, the educational curriculum is oriented to national values, because it is one of the parts of the character education, which consists of education of values, education of ethics, education of moral, and education of characters. One of the implementations of the character education is by selecting instructional materials for appreciation of poetry that focuses on religious and nation values. In the pre-stage of this learning activity, the teacher needs to prepare the content of the poem that contains character education, namely religious and nation values, by means of interpreting connotative words, ambiguity associated with denotative words, and interpreting the meaning of the poem to understand its meaning. An alternative learning material of appreciation of poetry in high school can be taken from W.S. Rendra’s poems called Penance, After Confession, Come O God, Prayer of Hunger, and A Soldier's Prayer Before the War. Guru dalam tahap pra-kegiatan pembelajaran apresiasi puisi di Sekolah Menengah Atas perlu melaksanakan pemilihan materi pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan Kuriklum 2013. Dalam Kurikulum 2013 nilai pendidikan tersebut berorientasi kepada 18 nilai pendidikan karakter bangsa yang merupakan bagian dari pendidikan karakter yang terdiri atas pendidikan nilai, pendidikan budi pekerti, pendidikan moral, dan pendidikan watak. Salah satu implementasi nilai pendidikan berkarakter bangsa dalam pemilihan materi pembelajaran apresiasi puisi ini berfokus pada nilai religius. Pada tahap pra- kegiatan pembelajaran ini guru perlu mempersiapkan materi puisi yang mempunyai kandungan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter bangsa, yaitu nilai religius dengan cara mengartikan kata-kata konotatif dan ambiguity yang dihubungkan dengan kata-kata denotatif, dan menginterpretasi makna dalambait puisi sehingga makna puisi secara keseluruhan dapat diketahui. Alternatif pemilihan materi pembelajaran apresiasi puisi di Sekolah Menengah Atas dapat diambil puisi-puisi karya W.S. Rendra yang berjudul Tobat, Setelah Pengakuan Dosa, Datanglah Ya Allah, Doa Orang Lapar, dan Doa Seorang Serdadu Sebelum Perang.
PERAN MODEL JARINGAN KTSP DAN KURIKULUM 2013 DALAM MENINGKATAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Winarsih Sri
Published: May 2018

Curriculum network is a system of cooperation between central and local government and among the local divisions in developing curriculum which meets the local characteristics, need, and progress. The implementation of curriculum networking model and the policy of KTSP (Curriculum in each Institution Level) is expected to produce output that can satisfy the stake holders and are welcome in job market to meet the need of the society. To achieve such a condition, the improvement of academic qualification and competency of teachers as the agents of education can be realized through self-study, formal study, training, and in service training. Curriculum 2013 is issued to solve some problems that could not be solved in Curriculum 2006. For that reason, the government issued a new policy to implement Curriculum 2013, which has new structure and standard of competency. Jaringan kurikulum merupakan suatu sistem kerjasama antara pusat dan daerah,dan antar unsur di daerah dalam mengembangkan kurikulum yang sesuai dengan karakteristik, kebutuhan, dan perkembangan daerah. Implementasi model jaringan kurikulum dan kebijakan KTSP di harapkan mendapatkan out put yang memuaskan pelanggan pendidikan, dan bisa di terima di pasaran kerja sesuai dengan kebutuhan masyarakat. Agar mendapatkan out put yang memuaskan maka diperlukan Peningkatan dan pengembangan kualifikasi akademik dan kompetensi guru sebagai pelaksana pendidikan dapat dilakukan melalui pembelajaran mandiri, studi lanjut ataupun pelatihan, dan pemberdayaan dalam tugas (in service training). Perubahan kurikulum 2013 bermula dari permasalahan-permasalahan yang belum bisa di pecahkan dalam kurikulum 2006. Pada akhirnya pemerintah membuat kebijakan baru dengan memberlakukan kurikulum 2013 yangmemiliki struktur dan standar kompetensi yang baru.
METODE TAMYIZ (Sebuah Formulasi Teori Nahwu Shorof Quantum)
Authors: Mukroji Mukroji
Published: May 2018

To be able to read and write and translate the Arabic writing, then the required mastery of nahwu shorof adequate. constraints faced by students during this time is the difficulty of formulating theories and nahwu shorof shorof yellow book with an easy way of learning. These constraints are: must learn to read the book and nahwu shorof; must learn to translate the book; must learn to understand the theory of the book; must learn to apply thetheory of the book is on the yellow book, even on a particular book should memorize nadhom. Tamyiz method is innovation and new breakthroughs in quantum nahwu shorof learning. With the basic assumption that a small child can, a small ever can. Submission of material is so fun from easy to difficult, so students do not feel pressured, even students without the burden of memorizing and translating the Qur'anic verses with ease. And Tamyiz this method is really a method that is able to deliver the students and those studying this method can quickly translate the Qur'an. Untuk dapat membaca dan menulis serta menterjemahkan tulisan yang berbahasa Arab, maka dibutuhkan penguasaan ilmu nahwu shorof yang memadai. kendala yang dihadapi santri selama ini adalah sulitnya memformulasikan teori nahwu dan shorof dengan cara pembelajaran yang mudah. Kendala tersebut adalah : harus belajar membaca kitab nahwu dan shorof; harus belajar menerjemahkan kitab tersebut; harus belajar memahami teori kitab tersebut; harus belajar mengaplikasikan teori kitab tersebut pada kitab kuning, bahkan pada kitab tertentu harus menghafal nadhom. Metode Tamyiz merupakan inovasi dan terobosan baru dalam pembelajaran nahwu shorof quantum. Dengan asumsi dasar bahwa anak kecil saja bisa, yang pernah kecil pasti bisa. Penyampaian materi begitu menyenangkan dari yang mudah ke yang sulit, sehingga santri tidak merasa tertekan, bahkan santri tanpa beban menghafal dan menterjemahkan ayat-ayat Qur‟an dengan mudah. Dan metode Tamyiz ini benar-benar sebuah metode yang mampu mengantarkan para santri dan mereka yang belajar metode ini dapat menterjemahkan Qur‟an dengan cepat.
KONSEP MANAJEMEN KELAS DAN IMPLIKASINYA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Sunhaji Sunhaji
Published: May 2018

Classroom management is an integral part of the professional ability that should be mastered by a teacher. Managing a class is one of the basic skills of teaching that aims at achieving and maintaining an optimum learning atmosphere, meaning that this ability is closely connected to teachers’ professional ability to create favorable conditions, pleasant learners and a healthy learning discipline. The learning process will always take place in a classroom scene. The scene should be created and developed as a means of effective learning. This of course must be supported by the ability of a teacher to manage his/her class. Pengeloaan kelas merupakan bagian integral dari kemampuan profesional yang harus dimiliki oleh seorang guru, mengelola kelas merupakan salah satu keterampilan dasar mengajar yang bertujuan untuk mewujudkan dan mempertahankan suasana pembelajaran yang optimal, artinya kemampuan ini erat hubungannya dengan kemampauan profesional guru untuk menciptakan kondisi yang menguntungkan, menyenangkan peserta didik dan menciptakan disiplin belajar secara sehat. Proses pembelajaran akan selalu berlangsung dalam suatu adegan kelas. Adegan kelas itu perlu diciptakan dan dikembangkan menjadi wahana bagi berlangsungnya pembelajaran yang efektif. Hal ini tentu saja harus didukung oleh kemampuan guru dalam mengelola kelas.
PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI INDONESIA: ANTARA ASA DAN REALITA
Authors: Purnomo Sutrimo
Published: May 2018

The implementation of character education for a nation is an absolute thing that must be realized, including in Indonesia. This is because the purpose of education is to form the character of the noble human being. A nation that has qualified generation supported with their good morals will be a great nation, be upheld by other nations, and become a prosperous nation. Character development was nationally declared by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2010 with the hope that the quality of Indonesian human character would increase. Over time, however, it turns out that the reality is far from the hope. Many immoral conducts are conducted by students. This indicates that the implementation of character education in Indonesia has not been entirely successful. The problem is actually not on the values of the characters that are offered, but it is on the process of conveying and transferring the character that needs to be repaired and upgraded in order to be more effective. In addition, all educators and people in general need to understand the urgency and the concept of character education in order to have clear and definite direction when implementing this character education. Therefore, there should be an effective character education as an alternative solution in dealing with problems of character education in this country. This is really needed to achieve its goal to create a good quality young people both in moral and intellectual and to achieve nation dignity. Pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter bagi suatu bangsa merupakan hal mutlak yang harus diwujudkan termasuk Indonesia, karena tujuan dari pendidikan karakter adalah untuk membentuk insan yang berakhlak mulia. Ketika suatu bangsa memiliki generasi yang berkualitas yakni dengan akhlak mereka yang baik, maka bangsa tersebut akan menjadi bangsa yang besar, dijunjung tinggi oleh bangsa lain, dan menjadi bangsa yang sejahtera. Pembangunan Karakter secara nasional dideklarasikan oleh Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pada tahun 2010 dengan harapan kualitas karakter manusia Indonesia semakin meningkat. Namun seiring berjalannya waktu ternyata realita berbicara lain. Justru kini banyak terjadi tindakan amoral yang pelakunya berasal dari kalangan pelajar. Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter di Indonesia belum sepenuhnya berhasil. Permasalahannya bukan pada nilai-nilai karakter yang ditawarkan, akan tetapi proses menyampaikan dan mentransfer karakter itulah yang perlu diperbaiki dan ditingkatkan agar dapat berjalan dengan efektif. Selain itu, setiap pendidik atau masyarakat pada umumnya perlu untuk memahami urgensi dan konsep pendidikan karakter agar pada saat mentransfer karakter tersebut telah memiliki arah yang jelas dan pasti. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan pendidikan karakter yang efektif sebagai solusi alternatif dalam menghadapi permasalahan pendidikan karakter di negeri ini sehingga tujuan pendidikan karakter yang diharapkan yakni demi tercipta generasi muda yang berkualitas baik secara moral maupun intelektual serta bisa menjadi bangsa yang bermartabat dapat tercapai.
IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM PENDIDIKAN ISLAM PADA MASA DAULAH ABBASIYAH DAN PADA MASA SEKARANG
Authors: Wahyuningsih Sri
Published: May 2018

Savvy generation having good morality can evaluate or criticize themselves and their surroundings hence ideas and discoveries for the advancement of Islam in the future will arise. To realize such a condition, it is necessary to improve the curriculum and Islamic education system. It was a fact that the birth of Islam was followed by the birth of Islamic education and teaching.Education and teaching of Islam continued to grow and develop starting from the time of first four-Caliphs to reach its peak at the period of Daulah Abbasiyah. This glory could be reached because Islamic system of education during the Daulah Abbasiyah in Baghdad could bear the heyday of Islam with developments in all fields, especially in the fields of science. Many great and famous scientists of various disciplines aligned with scientists from western countries were born in the era. Generasi yang cerdas berakhlakul karimah dapat mengevaluasi atau mengkritik diri dan lingkungannya sehingga melahirkan ide dan penemuanpenemuan untuk kemajuan Islam pada masa yang akan datang, maka perlu penyempurnaan dalam kurikulum dan sistem pendidikan Islam. Sejak lahirnyah agama Islam, lahir pula pendidikan dan pengajaran Islam. Pendidikan dan pengajaran Islam itu terus tumbuh dan berkembang dimulai dari masa khulafaur-rasyidin sampai pada puncaknya yaitu masa Daulah Abbasiyah. Ssistem pendidikan Islam pada masa Daulah Abbasiyah di Baghdad, karena seperti yang kita ketahui bahwa puncak kejayaan Islam dengan perkembangan di segala bidang khususnya dalam bidang ilmu pengetahuan yang sangat pesat sampai melahirkan ilmuwan-ilmuwan besar dan terkenal dalam berbagai disiplin ilmu sejajar dengan ilmuwan dari negarabarat.