bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE EFFECT OF METFORMIN MONOTHERAPY ON BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETES MELLITUS, KIDNEY, CARDIAC, LIVER, THYROID, AND REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN FUNCTIONS IN PRE- AND POST-MENOPAUSE WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Kumar D Arun , R Arivazhagan , G Sudhandiran , R Sangeetha , S Swaminathan
Published: March 2018

Objective: The aim of this study was to find out the alterations in biochemical parameters associated with the functioning of kidney, cardiac, liver, thyroid, and reproductive organs in pre- and post-menopause Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) women treated with metformin monotherapy (MMT) and to select a set of biochemical tests as routine to evaluate the functions of the above organs at regular intervals of time based on the levels of various biochemical parameters during a period of 1 year at 6 and 12 months.Method: A total of 100 T2DM patients (50 pre- and 50 post-menopause women) who visited Apollo Speciality Hospitals Vanagaram, Sugar Clinic, and who were on treatment with MMT and 100 (50 pre- and 50 post-menopause age-matched non-diabetic women) were enrolled for this study. Fully automated analyzers and reagents and controls were used for all the assays to ensure the validity of the results obtained. GraphPad online calculator was used to calculate t and p values.Results: MMT for menopause women with T2DM had improved the diabetic parameters, and the levels of fasting plasma glucose (FPG), postprandial plasma glucose (PPPG), and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) have dropped from 179.48 mg/dL, 270.8 mg/dL, and 8.75% at diagnosis to 135.36, 199.45, and 7.05, respectively, after 12 months of MMT. In the case of post-menopause, the corresponding levels were 180.6, 263.2, and 8.85 to 133.79, 189.06, and 6.68%, respectively, and all the five organ functions were also not altered as the parameters tested for each organ function returned to normal. The drop in all the parameters levels was significant compared to the levels at diagnosis and the p values ranged from <0.01 to<0.0001.Conclusion: Metformin treatment has shown very good improvement in the progressive reductions in the levels of FPG, PPPG, and HbA1c as well as maintaining the functions of kidney, cardiac, liver, thyroid, and reproductive organs to near normal as per the associations of these organ-specific parameters before and after 6 and 12 months of MMT.
DETERMINATION OF DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID IN INFANT FORMULAS WITH GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
Authors: Harmita Harmita , Mansur Umar , Stephanie Stephanie
Published: March 2018

Objective: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is important for the development of infant’s nervous and visual system because it is a major fatty acid in brain and retina phospholipids. However, the benefit of adding DHA in infant formulas is still controversial. The over intake of DHA should be considered because of its side effect. The aim of this study was to get a valid analysis method of DHA using gas chromatography (GC) to determine the concentration of DHA in infant formula.Method: The milk fat was extracted in chloroform-methanol (1:2), continued with methylated in methanol-toluene (4:1) with acetyl chloride, and finally, injected to GC.Result: The GC conditions were as follows: Injector temperature was 230°C, detector temperature was 250°C, oven temperature was programmed to increase from 130°C to 230°C by 2°C/min and held for 20 min, helium flow rate was 2.00 ml/min, and split ratio was 1:3. This method had passed the precision and recovery evaluation. The result of DHA determination in five infant formula samples was 27.49±0.62 mg/100 g, 31.14±0.43 mg/100 g, 11.83±0.38 mg/100 g, 19.34±0.58 mg/100 g, and 45.87±0.42 mg/100 g.Conclusion: The method was valid and successfully applied to determine of DHA in infant formula.
FORMULATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LAFUTIDINE NANOSUSPENSION FOR ORAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
Authors: Dawood Noor Mohammed , Abdal-hammid Shaimaa Nazar , Hussien Ahmed Abbas
Published: March 2018

Objective: The objective of this study was to prepare nanosuspension of a practical water insoluble antiulcer drug which is lafutidine to enhance the solubility, dissolution rate with studying the effect of different formulation variables to obtain the best formula with appropriate physical properties and higher dissolution rate.Methods: Nanosuspension of lafutidine was prepared using solvent anti-solvent precipitation method using Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-90(PVP K-90) as the stabilizer. Ten formulations were prepared to show the effect of different variables in which two formulations showed the effect of stabilizer type, three formulations showed the effect of stabilizer concentration, two formulations showed the effect of combination of polymer with surfactant such as tween 80, three formulations show the effect of stirring speed and three formulations prepare to show the effect of addition of co-surfactant such as tween 20. All these formulations are evaluated for their particle size and entrapment efficiency and in vitro release. The selected one was evaluated for zeta potential, scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscopy, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, saturation solubility and stability study.Results: The formulations (F3-F10) were in the nano size. The optimum concentration of the stabilizer was in the formulation when the drug: polymer: surfactant ratio 1:4:4 and the optimum stirring speed was 1500 rpm. Dramatic effect on the particle size reduction was found by the addition of co-surfactant (tween 20) in formulation F7 that has a particle size 15.89±1.8 nm. The selected formula F7 showed an enhanced dissolution profile (10 min) compared to the pure drug at all-time intervals.Conclusion: The results show that the formulation that contains drug: PVP-K90: tween 80: tween 20 in ratio 1:4:2:2 is the best one and can be utilized to formulate lafutidine nanosuspension.
DEVELOPMENT AND OPTIMIZATION OF RIZATRIPTAN BENZOATE ETHOSOMES
Authors: Wagh Milind P. , Mutha( Bora) Swati S.
Published: March 2018

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the development of ethosomal drug delivery system for site-specific topical delivery of rizatriptan benzoate (RBZ) for sustained action.Methods: In the present study ethosomes were prepared using the cold method. The formulation was optimized using 33 full factorial designs. The lipid concentration (X1), ethanol concentration (X2) and stirring speed (X3) were selected as independent factors and the vesicle size (Y1) and % entrapment efficiency (Y2) were selected as dependent variables.Results: The equation of multiple regression revealed that there was no significant interaction among factors. The lipid concentration had a positive effect on vesicle size while ethanol concentration and stirring speed had a negative effect. For entrapment efficiency, all factors showed a positive effect while lipid concentrative found to be the main influencing factor. The formulation F4E459 (4% SPC, 45% v/v ethanol 900 RPM), which was characterized by optimum vesicle size (5.5 µm) and high entrapment efficiency (93.32%), was considered to be an optimal formulation. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results showed that RBZ ethosome have a smooth surface. The polydispersity index (PI) and zeta potential of the optimized formulation were found to be 0.493±0.021and–21.3 mV respectively. In vitro permeation through rat abdominal skin from the ethosomal gel followed Higuchi diffusion model over a period of 8 h.Conclusion: The results obtained in this research work clearly indicated a promising potential of ethosomal carrier system of RBZ for migraine treatment with a topical approach for sustained action.
COMPARISON OF EMPLOYERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS REGARDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Authors: Bozic Lenard Dragana , Pintarić Ljiljana
Published: March 2018

Internationalization and fierce competitiveness have become the benchmarks of the modern labor market. Ever increasing demands have widened the roles of engineers in such a way that hard skills are insufficient and have to be complemented with transferable generic skills. This research aimed to compare the students’ and employers’ perceptions on demanded communication skills. 99 students studying at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek and 61 employers closely cooperating with the Faculty participated in the anonymous online survey. The results were processed with SPSS where the chi-square test for independence was performed. The results point to great discrepancies between the employers’ demands and the students’ perceptions on prospective employers’ demands. The employers demand well-rounded listeners and speakers who will pay a lot of attention to both verbal and non-verbal communication. They aim to create a productive working atmosphere expecting that their employees professionally collaborate, which the students are not fully aware of. Both the students and employers perceive conforming to business writing etiquette and skilful presenting as extremely important for achieving business success. The results point to the necessity of revising curricula and implement communication skills to meet the needs of the labor market.
La subjetividad de las empresas transnacionales basada en los criterios del caso Bernadotte y la doctrina del derecho internacional tradicional
Authors: Dal Ri Júnior Arno , Bastos Calazans Erika Louise
Published: March 2018

Este artículo trata de discutir el estatus legal de las corporaciones transnacionales (TNC) desde el punto de vista del derecho internacional (DI). El trabajo se centra en dos aspectos del problema propuesto. Primero, se presentan los diferentes vínculos existentes entre la idea de la subjetividad jurídica internacional y la personalidad jurídica internacional, tomando como punto de partida la dicotomía sujeto-objeto. Segundo, se discute si las TNC pueden o no cumplir el criterio del caso Bernadotte y la doctrina tradicional del DI. Este artículo concluye que las TNC son de facto sujetos del DI, argumentando que estas entidades son capaces de tener derechos y obligaciones bajo el DI; participar en el proceso legislativo y en la resolución de disputas internacionales.
Menjinakkan” Globalisasi: Studi Kritis Globalisasi Budaya Pada Pementasan Sendratari Ramayana Borobudur
Authors: Al Akbar Nuruddin
Published: March 2018

This article seeks to critically examine the performances of Ramayana as one of the cultural attractions is held periodically in the area of Prambanan temple. This study is motivated from concerns about the negative impact of globalization that hit the third world countries, including Indonesia. Among the negative form of globalization is economic and foreign cultural invasion that further marginalize local economic actors and diluting the national culture. Ramayana is an example case interesting because it uses global influences into Indonesia and transforming positively for the benefit of culture-based tourism. This tactic proved to be successful to make Ramayana as a tourist attraction that is quite attractive to foreign tourists or domestic. The article attempts to read the Ramayana as a form of glocalization, which emphasizes creativity in combining global elements with a particular locality. In addition, this article seeks to offer alternative improvements to the Ramayana using Multi-Stakeholder Governance framework and Value Chain approach. Artikel ini berupaya melakukan telaah kritis terhadap pagelaran Sendratari Ramayana sebagai salah satu atraksi budaya yang diselenggarakan secara periodik di kawasan Candi Prambanan. Telaah ini dilatarbelakangi dari kekhawatiran akan dampak negatif globalisasi yang menerpa negara-negara dunia ketiga, termasuk Indonesia. Diantara bentuk negatif globalisasi ialah invasi  ekonomi dan budaya asing yang semakin meminggirkan pelaku ekonomi lokal dan melunturkan budaya nasional. Kasus Sendratari Ramayana menjadi contoh menarik karena berhasil mempergunakan pengaruh global yang masuk ke Indonesia dan mentransformasikannya secara positif untuk kepentingan pariwisata berbasis budaya. Siasat ini terbukti berhasil menjadikan Sendratari Ramayana sebagai sebuah daya tarik wisata yang cukup diminati bagi wisatawan asing ataupun domestik. Artikel ini berupaya membaca Sendratari Ramayana sebagai bentuk dari glokalisasi, yang menekankan pada kreatifitas dalam menggabungkan antara unsur global dengan lokalitas tertentu. Selain itu artikel ini juga berupaya menawarkan alternatif pembenahan terhadap Sendratari Ramayana menggunakan  kerangka pikir Multistakeholder Governance dan Value Chain.
Front Matter Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Mamangan
Authors: Admin Admin
Published: March 2018

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PENERAPAN METODE DEMPSTER SHAFER UNTUK MENDIAGNOSA PENYAKIT DARI AKIBAT BAKTERI TREPONEMA PALLIDUM
Authors: Br Sembiring Nita Sari , Sinaga Mikha Dayan
Published: March 2018

Analisis dan perancangan sistem ini bertujuan untuk mendiagnosis penyakit dari akibat bakteri Treponema Pallidum. Hal ini didasari karena kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat tentang gejala awal dari penyakit yang ditimbulkan oleh bakteri ini. Untuk memberikan tingkat kepastian yang tinggi maka peneliti menggunakan metode Dempster Shafer. metode ini diklaim mampu memberikan tingkat kepastian yang tinggi dalam hal mendiagnosa penyakit.Sifilis atau penyakit Raja Singa adalah salah satu penyakit menular seksual yang kompleks, disebabkan oleh infeksi bakteri Treponema pallidum. Perjalanan penyakit ini cenderung kronis dan bersifat sistemik. Hampir semua alat tubuh dapat diserang, termasuk sistem kardiovaskuler dan saraf. Sifilis dibagi menjadi beberapa tingkatan, yaitu: (1) Sifilis Primer, (2) Sifilis Sekunder, dan (3) Sifilis Tersier (lanjutan). Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa dan merancang suatu sistem yang dapat mengidentifikasi dan memastikan penyakit dari bakteri Treponema Pallidum berdasarkan gejala yang tampak dan untuk membantu masyarakatuntuk dapat mengetahui lebih dini mengenai bakteri Treponema Pallidum dan tingkatan penyakit yang ditimbulkannya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini diadaptasi dari kerangka berpikir metodologi penelitian sistem informasi yaitu dimulai dari tahap eksplorasi konsep, analisis, pengumpulan dan analisis data serta penarikan kesimpulan.
Islamic Puritanism Movements in Indonesia as Transnational Movements
Authors: Baskara Benny
Published: March 2018

Islamic puritanism movements are the movements compelling to return to the teachings of Quran and Sunnah, as the pure teachings of Islam and abandon even abolish other teachings outside the teachings of Quran and Sunnah. The movements of Islamic puritanism can be considered as transnational movements because they spread their teachings and ideologies, create organizations, networks, and provide financial supports across nations. This paper describes Islamic puritanism movements in Indonesia and their transnational connections. Some Islamic puritanism movements in Indonesia can be considered as part of Islamic transnational movements, in which most of the movements are centered in the Middle East. In Indonesia, Islamic puritanism movements firstly appeared in the beginning of the nineteenth century, called Padri movement in West Sumatra. It was then continued to the emergence of Islamic organizations in the twentieth century. Recently, Islamic puritanism movements in Indonesia mostly take form as Salafism-Wahabism movements.Â  Â Â Keywords:Islamic puritanism movement, transnational movement, and ideology Â Â  Â  Â Â
The Formalization of Islamic Sharia in Public Sphere: A Case Study of Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia
Authors: Gazali Hatim
Published: March 2018

Following the stepped down of the New Order, the movements of establishing Islamic sharia in Indonesia has increased. Some of the organizations which promote Islamic sharia on their movements are Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia (MMI), Front Pembela Islam (FPI), and Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI). This paper observes the movements of HTI by using the perspective of public reason, especially the theories of John Rawls and Abdullah An-Naim. The results show that HTI should use more democratic methods in delivering its notion. As Indonesia is a democratic nation, creating the appropriate form of discussion and conversation would be an effective way in introducing Islamic sharia to the public. Later, the decision of accepting or rejecting the idea is in the hands of the public.Â Keywords:Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia, Islamic sharia, and public reasonÂ
Location of cooperative bank and its impact on financial results
Authors: Juszczyk Juliusz
Published: March 2018

The research aim was to examine the impact of location of cooperative bank on its financial results. The study was based on financial statements of BPS Group Banks which from period 2013-2015 and included the following issues: distance from county town to bank headquarter, level of return on equity, return on assets, net financial result and capital adequacy ratio. The data analysis showed that distance from nearest bigger town was positively correlated with ROE, ROA and CAR, but also was negatively correlated with net financial result.
The vow of Ivan Crnojevic to the Virgin Mary in Loreto under the shadow of the ottoman conquest
Authors: Zivkovic Valentina
Published: March 2018

This paper looks at the circumstances in which Ivan Crnojevic, a
fifteenth-century ruler of Zeta (historic region in present-day Montenegro),
made a vow to the Virgin in a famous pilgrimage shrine, the Santa Casa in
Loreto (Italy), where he was in exile fleeing another Ottoman offensive. The
focus of the paper is on a few issues which need to be re-examined in order
to understand Ivan?s vow against a broader background. His act is analyzed in
the context of the symbolic role that the Virgin of Loreto played as a
powerful antiturca protectress. On the other hand, much attention is paid to
the institutional organization of Slavs (Schiavoni) who found refuge in
Loreto and nearby towns, which may serve as a basis for a more comprehensive
understanding of the process of religious and social adjustment of Orthodox
Slav refugees to their new Catholic environment.
Quasi-Fredholm linear relations in Hilbert spaces
Authors: Álvarez T. , Chamkha Y. , Mnif M.
Published: March 2018

In this paper we obtain some results concerning the ascent and descent of a
quasi-Fredholm relation in a Hilbert space and we analyze the behaviour of a
polynomial in a quasi-Fredholm relation in a Hilbert space.
Existence and uniqueness of positive solutions for boundary value problems of fractional differential equations
Authors: Afshari Hojjat , Marasi Hamidreza , Aydi Hassen
Published: March 2018

By using fixed point results of mixed monotone operators on cones and the
concept of ?-concavity, we study the existence and uniqueness of positive
solutions for some nonlinear fractional differential equations via given
boundary value problems. Some concrete examples are also provided
illustrating the obtained results.
Comparative evaluation of treatment effects between two fixed functional appliances for correction of Class II malocclusion: A single-center, randomized controlled trial
Authors: Arora Vinni , Sharma Rekha , Chowdhary Sonal
Published: March 2018

Objective:

The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of PowerScope and Forsus in the treatment of Class II division 1 malocclusion.

Materials and Methods:

This was a 2-arm parallel, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. A total of 28 Class II division 1 malocclusion patients indicated for treatment with fixed functional appliances were randomized and equally divided (n = 14) among PowerScope (American Orthodontics, Sheboygan, Wis; mean age 14.11 ± 1.3 years) and Forsus (3M Unitek Corp, Monrovia, Calif; mean age 15.5 ± 1.1 years) groups. Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of PowerScope and Forsus were compared. The secondary outcomes were evaluation of patient comfort and operator convenience. Randomization was accomplished with a 1:1 allocation ratio, and concealment was achieved by sealed opaque envelopes. The participants and data collectors were all blinded to study group allocation. Data were analyzed for 26 patients, 13 in each group, as one patient from each group discontinued treatment. Statistical comparisons were carried out using Student's t-tests and chi square tests (P ≤ .05).

Results:

A significantly greater mesial mandibular movement and improvement in sagittal skeletal relation were found in the Forsus patients (P ≤ .05). The forward movement of the mandibular molar and incisors were greater in the PowerScope patients (2.3 mm and 2.80 mm) than in the Forsus patients (1.9 mm and 2.38 mm).

Conclusions:

Both PowerScope and Forsus are effective in correcting Class II malocclusion. The percentage of dentoalveolar effects in correcting Class II malocclusion is more for PowerScope when compared with Forsus. Patient comfort was the same with both appliances. This trial was registered.
Hur underhålls en hybridstat? Indikationer från Albanien och Makedonien
Authors: Giandomenico Jessica
Published: March 2018

How is a Hybrid State Maintained? Examples from Albania and Macedonia
How is a hybrid state maintained? Today, several countries undergoing democratic reforms are also backsliding towards greater authoritarianism. This article draws on election data from Macedonia and Albania to show how a country can display elements of democratic improvement and democratic deterioration within the same policy field. The Albanian case shows how the political parties, with an anchoring in legislation, work to make the electoral administration politically dependent. This enables the political parties to exert control over central aspects of the distribution of power. By contrast, the case of Macedonia shows how undemocratic behaviors can become institutionalized and gradually accepted, even as other features of the electoral process undergo improvement. Common to both countries are patterns of patronage that serve to maintain a unique organization of power: the democratic façade is improved, but the undemocratic behavior remains.
PERBANDINGAN PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN STAD (STUDENT TEAM ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION) DENGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TAI (TEAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALIZATION) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI DI KECAMATAN BALEREJO KABUPATEN MADIUN
Authors: Harsanti Arni Gemilang
Published: March 2018

This study aims to determine the different of the application of Student Team Achievement Division models and Team Assisted Individualizaton models in mathematic  student achievement 0f class V SDN Gading 01 and SDN Kebonagung 02 in 2015/2016 school year. This research design uses quantitative research methods. Collecting data in this study uses test methods. Test methods in this study is post test given to the control group and eksperimental group. Data analysis is used t – test.The result of data analysis t – test obtained value = 5,26. At the significance level 5% with t table =1,701. So that is = 5,26 > . Therefore  is rejected and  accepted. The conclusion of this study is that different between application of Student Team Achievement Division models and Team Assisted Individualizaton models in mathematic  student achievement 0f class V SDN Gading 01 and SDN Kebonagung 02 in 2015/2016 school year.Keywords: Student Team Achievement Division models, Team Assisted Individualizaton models, Learning Achievement.
PENGEMBANGAN GAME BUBBLE MATCH SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN PEMBAGIAN DALAM BENTUK PENGURANGAN BERULANG UNTUK SISWA KELAS 2 SD
Authors: Anugrahini Meinita Yesi
Published: March 2018

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan game bubble match sebagai media pembelajaran matematika. Penelitin ini memfokuskan pada materi pembagian sebagai pengurangan berulang untuk siswa kelas 2 SD. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah Research  and Development (RnD) model ADDIE. Model pengembangan ADDIE memiliki tahapan Analysis, Design , Implementation dan Evaluation. Subjek penelitian ini yaitu siswa kelas 2 SD Pangudi Luhur Ambarawa berjumlah 37 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan berupa uji pakar/validasi pakar, tes (soal pilihan ganda), nontes (angket respon siswa dan lembar observasi). Keefektifan media ini dianalisis menggunakan uji Paired-Samples T Test yang dilakukan dengan program SPSS sedangkan kevalidan media dianalisis menggunakan uji pakar. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa media game bubble match dapat dikembangkan dengan model pengembangan ADDIE dan terbukti efektif dengan adanya peningkatan yaitu rata-rata pretest 81,62 sementara posttest 83,24. Media game bubble match terbukti valid berdasarkan penilaian validator dari aspek media yang mendapat skor 4,1 dengan kategori  Baik dan dari aspek materi yang mendapat rata-rata skor 3,9 dengan kategori baik.
EFEKTIVITAS QUANTUM TEACHING LEARNING PADA MATA PELAJARAN MATEMATIKA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: SHOLIKAH OCTARINA HIDAYATUS
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this research is to examines the effectiveness of quantum teaching learning by comparing the final results between students who use quantum teaching learning and without use quantum teaching learning at elementary school level learning. This research use a quasi-experimental research with a quantitative approach. The research design was Posttest Only Control Group Design by using quantum teaching learning in the experimental group discussion and lecture method in the control group. The population was all students in six grade of SDN Pojoksari academic year 2015/2016. The sampling technique used was cluster random sampling. Data collection methods used in this research is documentation and testing. Analysis data techniques in this research using t-test significance level of 5%. The result of this research is quantum teaching learning effective applied to elementary school mathematics courses.
PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR DAN PENILAIAN OTENTIK MATA KULIAH PENDIDIKAN IPA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Purnomo Heru
Published: March 2018

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan menghasilkan bahan ajar dan penilaian otentik mata kuliah pendidikan IPA SD  yang layak dan efektif. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dan pengembangan. terdiri atas sembilan tahap, yaitu: (1) studi pendahuluan ,(2) perencanaan, (3) pengembangan produk awal, (4) uji coba awal, (5) revisi untuk menyusun produk utama, (6) uji coba lapangan, (7) revisi untuk menyempurnakan produk hasil uji coba lapangan,(8) uji pelaksanaan lapangan, dan (9) revisi produk final. Hasil penelitian sebagai berikut. (1) Kelayakan penilaian ahli materi IPA dan ahli evaluasi IPA dengan kriteria Baik dengan nilai rata-rata 3,8, Penilaian materi IPA dengan nilai rata-rata 4,08, Uji coba terbatas dengan kriteria Baik dan uji coba pelaksanaan lapangan dengan kriteria Baik, Efektifitas produk pengembangan perhitungan gain score mengetahui aspek pengetahuan (knowledge) diperoleh indeks gain sebesar 0,71 dengan kategori Tinggi, Hasil uji coba lapangan yang dilakukan di tiga kelas didapatkan hasil rata-rata sebagai berikut, Mahasiswa yang memberikan respon Sangat Baik sebesar 27,2%, respon mahasiswa kategori Baik dengan presentase rata-rata 54,91%, Respon Mahasiswa yang dengan kategori Cukup Baik presentase 16,27%, sedangkan untuk respon Mahasiswa dengan kategori Kurang sebesar 0,66% dan Kurang Sekali sebesar 0,99%. Kata kunci: Pengembangan, Bahan Ajar, Penilaian Otentik, Pendidikan IPA SD
PENGEMBANGAN PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN DI SD ISLAM INTERNASIONAL AL-ABIDIN SURAKARTA DALAM MENGHADAPI MEA
Authors: Amalia Tsabita Fiki , Sayekti Ika Candra
Published: March 2018

ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) ia an integratied system of the countries in Southeast Asia that enable and facilitate the free trade system. Since 2015 the AEC has been officially started, and many foreign companies has been opened in Indonesia. However, the quality of Human Resources (HR) in Indonesia is lacking to confront AEC’s system. It can be seen from the number of unemployed people in Indonesia and Indonesian citizen education level is still low. This shows a lack of quality in education. Departing from this problem, the authors conducted research at the international elementary school, SDII Al Abidin Surakarta. This school has excellent programs that can be developed and replicated in order to improve the quality of Human Resources (HR) since elementary school. This research aims to study programs that are run in order to deal with AEC. This research was conducted with a qualitative descriptive method by collecting data through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed some excellent programs that are owned by SDII Al Abidin Surakarta which can be used as a weapon to face the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The programs are international curriculum, three varians grade programs, and extracurricular.
KEEFEKTIFAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN QUANTUM TEACHING TERHADAP KREATIFITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA KELAS III SD NEGERI PETERONGAN SEMARANG
Authors: Permana Wahyudha Eka
Published: March 2018

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi rendahnya hasil belajar siswa kelas III SD Negeri Peterongan Semarang padamatapelajaranMatematika. Karakter kreatifitas siswa yang perlu untuk dikembangkan. Kurangnya inovasi dalam kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah (1)Apakahsiswadapat mencapaiketuntasanbelajar dengan model pembelajaran Quantum Teaching siswa kelas III  SD Negeri Peterongan Semarang?, (2) Apakah dengan penerapan model pembelajaran Quantum Teachingpada proses pembelajaran Matematika aspek kreatif dapat mencapai criteria baik dan? (3) Apakahterdapat perbedaan nilai pre-test dan post-test pada pelajaran matematika dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Quantum Teaching siswa kelas III SD Negeri Peterongan Semarang?.Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah tidak lain untuk mengetahui pencapaian dari rumusan masalah yang telah ditentukan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas III SD NegeriPeterongan Semarang yang berjumlah 26 siswa dengan menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu sampel jenuh. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah one group pretest-posttest design.Berdasarkan hasil analisis data penelitian setelah mendapatkan perlakuan dengan menggunakan model Quantum Teachingdiperoleh thitung = 8,122> ttabel = 1,706. Maka Ha diterima. Hal ini berarti hasil belajar siswa kelas III SD NegeriPeterongan Semarang mencapai KKM 60. Sedangkan karakter kreatifitas siswa pada hasil post-test diperoleh thitung = 2,616> ttabel = 1,706. Maka Ha diterima. Hal ini berarti karakter kreatifitas siswa kelas III SD Negeri Peterongan Semarang mencapai nilai dengan kriteria baik ≥ 70. Nilai rata-rata karakter kreatifitassiswa yaitu 72,69 dengan kriteria baik. Perhitungan nilai pretest dan posttest terdapat berbedaan, pada pretest memperoleh nilai rata-rata 59,38 sedangkan pada posttest memperoleh nilai rata-rata 74,15. Berdasarkan hal tersebut diperoleh thitung> ttabel yaitu 8,541> 2,056. Maka uji t hasil belajar materi bangundatarpada siswa kelas III SD NegeriPeterongan Semarang sesudah menggunakan model pembelajaran Quantum Teachingbaik dari sebelum menggunakan model pembelajaranQuantum Teaching.Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran Quantum Teachingdapat meningkatkan kreatifitas dan hasil belajar Matematika siswa kelas III SD Negeri Peterongan Semarang.
An infodemiological study using search engine query data to explore the temporal variations of depression in Finland
Authors: Tana Jonas
Published: March 2018

A majority of healthcare is undertaken by individuals without the involvement or knowledge of healthcare professionals. People often try to treat health problems themselves, often first consulting the Internet, with search engines as natural starting points. Health information seeking conducted in search engines generate big data, data that can provide valuable insights into patterns of symptoms and disease, especially for stigmatizing or sensitive health topics, like mental health problems. The aim of this article is to utilize search engine query data for trends and temporal variations of depression in Finland. The key findings of this study show that depression related Internet search query volumes are slightly increasing during the time periods studied. The results also show that search query volumes follow seasonal patterns with peaks during autumn and spring and troughs during the summer months and mid-winter. Of all weekdays, Sundays have the highest search volume for depression related queries. These results present new meaningful insights into the epidemiology of depression, as it can give insights into the part of the population that does not present for treatment or professional help. It can also help health professionals and other officials to understand broader patterns of mental illness when planning services and campaigns.
Utilization of Web-Based Services and Applications for Educational Purposes in Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Authors: Kotsifakos Dimitrios , Magetos Dimitrios , Douligeris Christos
Published: March 2018

This paper introduces new web-based tools that can assist the teaching of Informatics courses in a Vocational Education and Training (VET) environment. In order to be able to utilize these tools for educational purposes, a web-based information system needs to be created (analysis, design, implementation, check). Such systems take advantage of already available on-line software which does not require an installation on a localized server, i.e. the installation of software at the individual school Informatics laboratories. This approach meets the educational needs of the courses, and avoids possible costly in terms of time and resources malfunctions. The tools we introduce can thoroughly cover the educational needs of modern Informatics courses which are taught during Vocational Training in accordance with the analytical schedule of the last three grades of Lyceum as well as afterwards.
Pengaruh Progressive Muscle Relaxationdan Logoterapi terhadap Kecemasan, Depresi, dan Kemampuan Relaksasi
Authors: Tobing Duma Lumban , Keliat Budi Anna , Wardhani Ice Yulia
Published: March 2018

Kanker merupakan penyakit kronis yang mengancam kehidupan. Kanker dianggap sebagai satu stresor yang dapat menimbulkan masalah psikologis. Masalah psikologis yang paling banyak ditemukan pada klien kanker adalah kecemasan dan depresi. Kecemasan dan depresi yang dialami klien kanker bukan hanya berdampak pada kualitas hidup, juga berdampak pada pengobatan yang dilakukan, memperpanjang waktu hospitalisasi dan menimbulkan efek negatif pada prognosis serta ketahanan hidup klien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh terapi progressive muscle relaxation(PMR) dan logoterapi terhadap kecemasan dan depresi, kemampuan relaksasi dan kemampuan memaknai hidup klien kanker. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain kuasi eksperiman pretest-posttest with control groupdengan jumlah sampel 90 orang klien kanker yang dibagi dalam dua kelompok intervensi dan 1 kelompok kontrol. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kecemasan menurun secara bermakna p=0.00 (p< 0.05; α =0.05 ); depresi menurun secara bermakna p=0.002 (p< 0.05; α=0.05 ); kemampuan relaksasi meningkat secara bermakna p=0.00 (p< 0.05; α=0.05 ); dan kemampuan memaknai hidup meningkat secara bermakna p=0.01 (p< 0.05; α=0.05 ) pada kelompok yang mendapatkan PMR dan logoterapi. Terapi PMR dan logoterapi disarankan sebagai terapi keperawatan lanjutan dalam merawat klien kanker yang mengalami kecemasan dan depresi. Kata kunci:Ansietas, depresi, klien kanker, progressive muscle relaxation AbstractCancer is a chronic disease that threaten human life. Cancer regarded as a stressor that can cause psychological problems. The most commonly psychological problem found on the cancer client are anxiety and depression which will affect on quality of life, impact on treatment performed, prolong hospitalization and have a negative effect on prognosis and the survival of client. This research aimed to determine the therapeutic effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Logotherapy against anxiety and depression, relaxation ability and ability to interpret life. This study used quasi-experimental design pretest-posttest control group with a sample of 90 people cancer clients who were divided into two intervention groups and one control group. The results showed that anxiety decreased significantly p=0.00 (p<0.05; α=0.05); depression decreased significantly p=0.002 (p<0.05; α= 0.05); ability relaxation increased significantly p=0.00 (p<0.05; α=0.05); and the ability to make sense of life increased significantly p=0.01 (p<0.05; α=0.05) in the group receiving PMR and Logotherapy. PMR therapy and Logotherapy are recommended as advanced nursing therapy in treating cancer clients who experience anxiety and depression.Key words: Anxiety, depression, client cancer, progressive muscle relaxation
Mother and Family’s View on Exclusive Breastfeeding in Developing Country
Authors: Pramukti Iqbal , Hill Michael , Mohammad Isa Norehan Binti
Published: March 2018

Exclusive breastfeeding is something which has a lot of benefit both for mother and baby. It is recommended by WHO at let for the first six months. Then it also recommended until two years and beyond. In fact, mostly mother only gave their breastmilk to their babies until two months. The method of this study using systematic review-metasynthesize which an extensive of the literature was undertaken. Database searched were: MEDLINE, CINAHL, BioMed Central, Wiley, and EMBASE. Result shown that mother’s view on exclusive breast is an important part in an attempt to promote breastfeeding desire. Even though their view is influenced by her family and surroundings, but finally the decision is on her. This concurs with finding of some researcher who found women who have the experience of breastfeeding, especially within the family, are more likely to choose to breastfeed heir child.Key words:Exclusive breastfeeding, family, mother AbstrakPemberian ASI eksklusif adalah sesuatu yang memiliki manfaat sangat besar baik bagi ihu maupun bayi. Hal ini sangat direkomendasikan oleh WHO minimal sampai enam bulan pertama kelahiran bayi. Kemudian dapat dilanjutkan sampai usia dua tahun. Pada kenyataannya, kebanyakan ibu memberikan ASI mereka kepada bayinya hanya sampai usia bayi dua bulan. Metode yang digunakan adalah systematic review- metasintesisyang mana menggunakan pencarian literatur secara luas. Database yang dipilih adalah: MEDLINE, CINAHL, BioMed Central, Wiley, dan EMBASE. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pandangan ibu mengenai pemberian ASI eksklusif memiliki peranan yang penting dalam usaha meningkatkan keinginan untuk menyusui. Walaupun pandangan mereka dipengaruhi oleh keluarga dan sekitarnya, namun keputusan akhir tetap berada di tangan mereka. Hal ini sejalan dengan beberapa penelitian yang sudah dilakukan oleh beberapa peneliti sebelumnya yang menyebutkan bahwa wanita yang memiliki pengalaman dalam menyusui, khususnya di dalam keluarga akan cenderung memutuskan untuk menyusui bayinya.Kata kunci:ASI eksklusif, keluarga, ibu
Analisis Dampak Penggunaan Varian Tekanan Suction terhadap Pasien Cedera Kepala Berat
Authors: Lesmana Hendy , Murni Tri Wahyu , Anna Anastasia
Published: March 2018

Penurunan kesadaran pada pasien cedera kepala berat akan menimbulkan risiko gangguan jalan napas sehingga perlu dilakukan intubasi endotrakeal untuk mempertahankan perfusi otak. Suctioning diperlukan untuk mempertahankan oksigenasi tetapi dapat menimbulkan penurunan saturasi oskigen, peningkatan TIK dan trauma jalan nafas. Tekanan suction yang tepat sangat diperlukan untuk mengatasi penurunan saturasi oksigen pada klien cedera kepala berat. Penelitian Quasi experiment ini bertujuan mengetahui perbedaan saturasi oksigen pada pasien cedera kepala setelah dilakukan suctioning pada tekanan 100 mmHg, 120 mmHg dan 150 mmHg. Desain penelitian menggunakan one group pre test and post test without control, yang dilakukan pengukuran berulang. Hasil penelitian didapatkan semakin tinggi penggunaan tekanan suction maka akan semakin terjadi penurunan saturasi oksigen. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan menjadi panduan dalam melakukan suction pada pasien cedera kepala berat dengan memerhatikan saturasi oksigen.Kata kunci: Cedera kepala berat, hiperoksigenasi, suctioning, saturasi oksigen, & tekanan suction. The Use of Different Pressure of Suction and Its Impact on Oxygen Saturation among Patients with Head InjuryAbstractRather maintaining adequate airway patency, suctioning may pose risk of developing diminished oxygen saturation among patient with severe head injury. Patients may also experience intra cranial pressure (ICP) and airway trauma. Therefore, providing appropriate pressure of suction machine is needed to overcome those problems particularly to reduce risk of diminished oxygen saturation. This quasi-experimental study aimed to determine differences in oxygen saturation among patients with head injury after suctioning with three different pressures: 100 mmHg, 120 mmHg and 150 mmHg. The study design used one group pretest and post-test without control that performed with repeated measurements. Findings suggest higher pressure of suctioning tends to decrease their oxygen saturation. Results are expected to provide best practice to conduct suctioning for patients with severe head injury and maintaining oxygen saturation after hyper oxygenation action.Key words: Hyperventilation, oxygen saturation, severe head injury, suctioning, and suction pressure.
Pengaruh Konseling Short Message Service (SMS) Gateway terhadap Self Efficacy Menghindari Seks Bebas dan HIV/AIDS Remaja
Authors: Muflih Muflih , Setiawan Deden Iwan
Published: March 2018

Masalah perilaku berisiko di kalangan remaja saat ini sangat mengkhawatirkan yang disebabkan oleh kemampuanself efficacy (kepercayaan diri) untuk menghindari seks bebas dan HIV/AIDS yang masih rendah. Peningkatan selfefficacy remaja dapat ditingkatkan dengan konseling SMS Gateway. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahuipengaruh dari konseling SMS Gateway terhadap kemampuan self efficacy menghindari perilaku seks bebas danHIV/AIDS. Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi-experiment dengan rancangan one group pre-post test design. Sampelpenelitian ini adalah siswa SMK Negeri 1 Depok Sleman Yogyakarta sejumlah 450 siswa dari total populasitarget 850 siswa yang dipilih secara simple random. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa rerata nilai self efficacysebelum konseling sebesar 90,7 ± 6,25 dan sesudah konseling sebesar 97,7±2,63 dengan nilai p 0,000. Nilairerata (± SD) masing-masing subvariabelnya yakni magnitude sebelum 27,70±3,47 dan sesudah 30,99±1,44dengan nilai p 0,000, generalizability sebelum 28,60±2,49 dan sesudah 31,28±1,24 dengan nilai p 0,000, danstrength of belief sebelum 30,85±1,85 dan sesudah 31,55±1,26 dengan nilai p 0,000. Kesimpulan penelitian iniadalah terdapat pengaruh secara signifikan konseling metode SMS gateway terhadap kemampuan self efficacymenghindari perilaku seks bebas dan HIV/AIDS. Penggunaan SMS gateway diharapkan menjadi bagian daripelayanan kesehatan di sekolah sehingga terjadi peningkatan perilaku pencegahan seks bebas dan HIV/AIDS.
Studi Mengenai Transformasi Ekonomi Berbasis Pariwisata di Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan
Authors: Handayani Fitri
Published: March 2018

Berkaitan dengan kurang stabilnya suatu ekonomi jika bergantung dengan sektor pertambangan, perlu adanya pertimbangan pemerintah Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan untuk mendorong aktivitas ekonomi sektor lain. Pariwisata merupakan salah satu sektor yang dapat menjadi pertimbangan. Tujuan dari paper ini adalah untuk mengetahui dampak sektor pariwisata terhadap sektor lainnya di Kalimantan Selatan dan untuk mengetahui kesiapan provinsi tersebut untuk menjadikan pariwisata sebagai ekonomi unggulan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis tabel Input-Output. Berdasarkan hasil analisis tersebut, sektor pariwisata memiliki nilai indeks daya penyebaran 0,937 yang berarti pengaruhnya terhadap seluruh sektor ekonomi erat namun tidak terlalu kuat. Sedangkan, indeks derajat kepekaan 1,443 (di atas rata-rata seluruh sektor). Berdasarkan indeks daya penyebaran dan derajat kepekaan, sektor pariwisata cukup siap untuk menjadi sektor kunci atau unggulan di Kalimantan Selatan. Dari hasil analisis dampak output dan pendapatan, sektor pariwisata yang menjadi prioritas adalah subsektor angkutan, perdagangan, dan restoran/rumah makan.

Kata kunci: pariwisata, analisis Input-Output, dampak ekonomi.
Muatan Pendidikan Holistik dalam Kurikulum Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah
Authors: Widyastono Herry
Published: March 2018

Holistic education is the education which develops all students potentials in harmonyÂ comprises intellectual, emotional, physical, social, esthetic, and spiritual potentials. This articleÂ is aimed at describing on whether or not there is the degree of holistic approach in education,Â particularly for the basic and secondary education. In addition, this describes its implementationÂ at the schools within the basic and secondary education. The problems are formulated as followsÂ 1) whether the basic and secondary education has already been regarded as holistic education?,Â 2) if yes, how its implementation at the schools concerned. This concludes that: 1) the basic andÂ secondary curriculums have, in principle, been as holistic ones because its principles, reference,Â and procedure to develop the curriculum are in line with the definition, objective, and theÂ principles which support to it. 2) The holistic education is not yet implemented comprehensivelyat the schools. In terms of its implementation it is, therefore, advisable that all teachers, whileÂ teaching in the classroom, should give the students to have ample opportunities to develop notÂ only their cognitive domain, but their psychomotor and affective ones through active learning.Â ABSTRAKÂ Pendidikan holistik merupakan pendidikan yang mengembangkan seluruh potensi siswa secara harmonis, meliputi potensi intelektual, emosional, phisik, sosial, estetika, dan spiritual. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran tentang ada tidaknya muatan pendidikan holistik dalam kurikulum pendidikan dasar dan menengah. Selain itu juga memberikan gambaran tentang implementasi pendidikan holistik dalam pembelajaran di pendidikan dasar dan menengah. Permasalahan dirumuskan sebagai berikut: 1) Apakah kurikulum pendidikan dasar dan menengah sudah memuat pendidikan holistik? 2) Bila sudah, bagaimana implementasi pendidikan holistik dalam pembelajaran? Kajian menyimpulkan bahwa: 1) Dokumen kurikulum pendidikan dasar dan menengah pada hakikatnya sudah memuat pendidikan holistik, karena prinsip, acuan, dan prosedur pengembangan kurikulum sejalan dengan pengertian, tujuan, dan prinsip pendidikan holistik; 2) Pendidikan holistik belum diimplementasikan secara komprehensif dalam pembelajaran. Dalam rangka mengimplementasikan pendidikan holistik dalam pembelajaran, direkomendasikan agar guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran tidak hanya mengembangkan ranah pengetahuan, melainkan juga ranah keterampilan dan sikap,Â melalui pendekatan belajar siswa aktif.