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Kebijakan Hukum dalam Penyelesaian Kewarisan Islam (Analisis Terhadap Beberapa Kebijakan Umar bin al-Khattab)
Authors: Elfia Elfia
Published: January 2018

The central point in this study is to analyze some of the legal policies ever made by Umar bin al-Khattab in solving the problem of inheritance. Launched this research to formulate fiqh of heritage fill the legal policy when difference estoppel happened to adapt to the spirit of the prevailing of justice in society. On legal policy that took by Prophet companions, God bless them in al-Mawarits, it can be informed of a number of issues, as a matter of reliability and Aul and Radd, Gharrawain, Akdariyah, Musyarakah and al-Kharqa’. Stuck legal policy in settling the issue of inheritance justice for all the heirs, because in the settlement of this matter without conditioning will lead to the problem must be resolved patients to win win solution and does not violate the legal argument of the proposition. Took place this issue in the days of Umar bin al-Khattab, he judged them around, then signed again in the Supreme Court and he judged it. It seems that the Supreme Court of Indonesia has taken flexibility and adaptability in government policy. Like giving the heir of the inheritance hit him with a different religion. Why did Umar bin al-Khththab take a legal policy in solving the inheritance problem? What is the underlying legal policy?Access to data and formulas and find a solution to the problems in this study by using library research, and was done through the relevant issues that have been discussed during data collection. This is a research study on the appropriateness and consistency sentences between theoretical and practical. The approach taken in this study is a qualitative approach in the style of descriptive analysis. It is that some of the policies described in the division of heritage, which spent by the Prophet Companions and scholars (Ulema) of the four schools (Mazhab). The result of your search reveal resolve the issue of inheritance in Islam and settled appropriate to good policy and entrusted interest and do not conflict with a peremptory verses of legal texts. The policies made by Umar bin al-Khattab, in some circumstances are still influenced by the Arab tradition of jahiliyah which requires men to get more rights than women.

Keyword : Legal Policy, Inheritance, Umar Bin Al-Khattab
Peningkatan Program Studi Melalui Perencanaan Strategis dalam Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Sumber Informasi Kajian Keilmuan Sivitas Akademika (Analisis Pelaksanaan di Perpustakaan Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Curup)
Authors: Iswanto Rahmat
Published: January 2018

The successful implementation of education in the Study Program is something that continues to be realized and improved in order to prepare the quality of graduates the better. Success in this case is also supported by many important factors and elements. Important factors consist of internal and external factors of Study Program. Internal factors include the quality of inputs or students of the Study Program, the quality of the teaching staff, the established and tested curriculum, adequate laboratory and classroom space, and evaluation of the availability of information resources for the study study. External factors of the Study Program include the carrying capacity of the parent institution, cooperative activities, information provider institutions such as library resources, and others. The library is quite rightly referred to as the heart of the college by looking at its function as a provider of information resources that support the provision of basic literature and supporting the implementation of lectures. The more complete and good the information resources provided by the library the better the fulfillment of literature needs for the Study Program. The better the study program literature available in the library the better the progress of the Study Program. This study examines the problem of how strategic planning relates to the needs of users (academicians) in STAIN Curup. Scientific examination of the above problems through the process of descriptive qualitative research using related theories and provide additional data description in the form of information on the implementation of the process of collecting libraries and librarian tasks that have been implemented in the Library STAIN Curup last two years. The analysis is obtained with information from the actors by looking at the constraints and collisions of the ideal theory. Strength of STAIN Curup Library owned in the implementation of strategic plan of routine budget, adequate human resources, supporting applications, and internet network. While other things are very potential to be manifested. Obstacles encountered can be overcome by regular evaluation process, good communication, support of the management and the provision of facilities and special human resources
What drives the gender wage gap? Examining the roles of sorting, productivity differences, and discrimination.
Authors:   Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, Sin Isabelle , Stillman Steven , Fabling Richard
Published: January 2018

As in other OECD countries, women in New Zealand earn substantially less than men with similar observable characteristics. In this paper, we use a decade of annual wage and productivity data from New Zealands Linked Employer-Employee Database to examine different explanations for this gender wage gap. Sorting by gender at either the industry or firm level explains less than one-fifth of the overall wage gap. Gender differences in productivity within firms also explain little of the difference seen in wages. The relationships between the gender wage-productivity gap and both age and tenure are inconsistent with statistical discrimination being an important explanatory factor for the remaining differences in wages. Relating across industry and over time variation in the gender wage-productivity gap to industry-year variation in worker skills, and product market and labour market competition, we find evidence that is consistent with taste discrimination being important for explaining the overall gender wage gap. Explanations based on gender differences in bargaining power are less consistent with our findings.
Retraction notice for “Temperature and Mass Profile of Far-infrared Skeleton Nebula”
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: January 2018

On 2nd January 2018 the Editorial Board of Himalayan Physics agreed to retract the article ‘Temperature and Mass Profile of Far-infrared Skeleton Nebula’ published in Himalayan Physics, Vol.6&7 pp.1-4 (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hj.v6i0.18348) because it is a duplication of an article published in Himalayan Physics Vol.1 2010 pp.1-3 (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hj.v1i0.5162)Editorial Board, Himalayan Physics2nd January 2018
Clinical profile, degree of severity and underlying factors of acute pancreatitis among a group of Bangladeshi patients
Authors: Datta Indrajit Kumar , Haque Md Nazmul , Bhuiyan Tareq M
Published: January 2018

Background and objectives: Acute pancreatitis is a common condition for hospital admission. In Bangladesh, no study has yet investigated the clinical profile, degree of severity and underlying factors of acute pancreatitis. The aim of the present study was to determine the clinical profile, degree of severity and underlying factors of acute pancreatitis in a cohort of Bangladeshi patients.Methods: This prospective study was conducted from April 2016 to March 2017 on patients admitted with acute pancreatitis at Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM) General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. History and clinical features of each patient was systematically recorded. Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis was made by clinical findings, serum amylase and lipase levels (> 3 times the upper limit of normal values), evidences of acute pancreatitis by ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT). Severity of acute pancreatitis was classified according to the revised version of Atlanta classification.Results: A total of 40 patients with acute pancreatitis were enrolled in the study. Male and female were equally distributed. The mean age was 44.3±2.7 years. Among 40 cases, 26 (65.0%) and 14 (35%) had moderate and severe acute pancreatitis respectively. No specific clinical feature including ascites or pleural effusion was found significantly related to severity of the disease. Gall stone and metabolic (hypertriglyceridaemia/hypercalcemia) causes were present in 62.5% cases, but none had significant association with the severity of the disease.Conclusion: The present study has demonstrated that no specific observed clinical feature or underlying factor was related to the degree of severity of acute pancreatitis in a cohort of Bangladeshi patients.IMC J Med Sci 2018; 12(1): 6-10
Detection of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Gram-negative organisms: hospital prevalence and comparison of double disc synergy and E-test methods
Authors: Saha Mili Rani , Jhora Sanya Tahmina
Published: January 2018

Background and objectives: Emergence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria is a major public health concern. Detection of multi drug resistant (MDR) ESBL producing organisms is necessary to prevent its spread and effective treatment. The purpose of the present study was to determine the magnitude of ESBL producing organism in hospital setting and to compare the suitability of double disc synergy test (DDST) and cefepime-clavulanate E-test method for the detection of ESBL producing organisms in routine microbiology laboratory.Materials and methods: The study was carried out in the Department of Microbiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka from January 2011 to December 2011. Clinical samples included urine and pus from patients with suspected urinary tract and wound infections respectively. Standard microbiological methods were employed for isolation and identification of the organisms. DDST and E-test were used to detect ESBL producing Gram negative organisms.Results: A total of 186 Gram-negative organisms were isolated from various samples. Among the 186 Gram negative bacteria, 120 (64.5%) were Esch. coli while 33 (17.7%), 20 (10.8%) and 11 (5.9%) were Pseudomonas sp, Klebsiella sp and Proteus sp respectively. Out of total 186 isolates, 77 (41.4%) and 73 (39.2%) isolates were found ESBL producers by DDST and E-test method (p=0.674) respectively. Compared to Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas and Proteus, significantly high (p<0.01) proportion of Klebsiella were ESBL positive by both DDST and E-test methods. The detection rate of ESBL producing organisms was not significantly different by DDST and E-test (41.4% vs 39.2%). Non-determinable result was obtained for 4 (2.2%) isolates by E-test method.Conclusion: In our present study, a substantially large number of clinical isolates were found ESBL producers. Compared to E-test, DDST was found as a reliable, convenient and inexpensive method for detection of ESBL producing organism in routine microbiology laboratory practice.IMC J Med Sci 2018; 12(1): 32-36
Study of the vertically aligned in-plane switching liquid crystal mode in microscale periodic electric fields
Authors: Geivandov Artur R , Barnik Mikhail I , Kasyanova Irina V , Palto Serguei P
Published: January 2018

The ongoing interest in fast liquid crystal (LC) modes stimulated by display technology and new applications has motivated us to study in detail the in-plane switching (IPS) vertically aligned (VA) mode. We have studied how the decrease of the period of the interdigitated electrodes (down to sub-micrometer scale) influences the switching speed, especially the LC relaxation to the initial homeotropic state. We have found that there are two types of the relaxation: a fast relaxation caused by the surface LC sub-layer deformed in the vicinity of the electrodes and the slower relaxation of the bulk LC. The speed of the fast (surface) mode is defined by half of a period of the electrode grating, while the relaxation time of the bulk depends on the LC layer thickness and the length of the driving electric pulses. Thus, the use of the surface mode and the reduction of the electrode grating period can result in significant increase of switching speed compared to the traditional LC modes, where the bulk relaxation dominates in electrooptical response. We have studied thoroughly the conditions defining the surface mode applicability. The numerical simulations are in good agreement with experimental measurements.
Transverse myelitis associated with Zika virus infection: a Case Report
Authors: Casagrande Beattriz Vaz Pereira , Sousa Danielle Oliveira de , Machado Adriana Kamilly Leitão Pitman , Mainardi Carolina Ribeiro , Kahwage Carolina Barros
Published: January 2018

Title: Transverse myelitis associated with Zika virus infection: a Case Report.: The zika virus belongs to the family flaviviridae, and is transmitted by the arthropod Aedes aegypt. Its major importance is related to the several debilitating neurological manifestations associated with it, such as transverse myelitis.

Case: The authors report a case of transverse myelitis in a patient with a previous diagnosis of Zika virus infection. After the image exams and serology, the diagnosis was confirmed and treatment with prednisone was performed with an unsatisfactory clinical outcome.

Conclusion: Brazil is the country of greatest concern worldwide due to the thousands of Zika cases with associated neurological complications, causing sequels and physical disabilities. However, cases worldwide have increased substantially.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BRDIGES IN ESTONIA
Authors: Sein Sander , Matos Jose Campos , Idnurm Juhan
Published: January 2018

This paper introduces a possible way to use a multivariate methodology, called principal component analysis,
to reduce the dimensionality of condition state database of bridge elements, collected during visual inspections. Attention
is paid to the condition assessment of bridges in Estonian national roads and collected data, which plays an important
role in the selection of correct statistical technique and obtaining reliable results. Additionally, detailed overview of
typical road bridges and examples of collected information is provided. Statistical analysis is carried out by most natural
reinforced concrete bridges in Estonia and comparison is made among different typologies. The introduced multivariate
technique algorithms are presented and collated in two different formulations, with contrast on unevenness in variables
and taking into account the missing data. Principal components and weighing factors, which are calculated for
bridges with different typology, also have differences in results and element groups where variation is retained.
FATIGUE RESISTANCE OF ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENTS.
PECULIARITY AND ASSESSMENTS OF POTENTIALS
Authors: Li Zhongyu , Liu Tingguo , Shi Jicun , Veranko Uladzimir , Zankavich Vitali
Published: January 2018

This article presents the results of research of processes of deformation and destruction of asphalt concrete
pavements under cyclic loads. As the ground for such approach to estimation of the asphalt concrete properties served
the proof that regardless of the composition and structure of asphalt concrete with an equal amount of elastic (viscoplastic)
bonds possess the same relaxation ability. This situation is a significant feature of the behaviour of asphalt concrete,
which opens the way for the development of certain approaches to the analysis of their properties, evaluation of
reliability and durability. The promising methodology for the comparative assessment of fatigue and cyclic durability
of asphalt concrete by exploring the complex set of elastic and viscoplastic bonds in their structure depending on the
temperature, magnitude, and modes of action of the loads is proposed in the presented work. In the future, the establishment
of patterns of behaviour of asphalt concretes with the same set of elastic bonds is allows to optimize compositions
based on the principles of temperature-structural analogythat is relevant in studying fatigue and cyclic durability
as well as low-temperature crack resistance and shear stability.
Constraining the Accretion Geometry of the Intermediate Polar EX Hya Using NuSTAR, Swift, and Chandra Observations
Authors: Luna G. J. M. , Mukai K. , Orio M. , Zemko P.
Published: January 2018

In magnetically accreting white dwarfs, the height above the white dwarf surface where the standing shock is formed is intimately related with the accretion rate and the white dwarf mass. However, it is difficult to measure. We obtained new data with NuSTAR and Swift that, together with archival Chandra data, allow us to constrain the height of the shock in the intermediate polar EX Hya. We conclude that the shock has to form at least at a distance of about one white dwarf radius from the surface in order to explain the weak Fe Kα 6.4 keV line, the absence of a reflection hump in the high-energy continuum, and the energy dependence of the white dwarf spin pulsed fraction. Additionally, the NuSTAR data allowed us to measure the true, uncontaminated hard X-ray (12-40 keV) flux, whose measurement was contaminated by the nearby galaxy cluster Abell 3528 in non-imaging X-ray instruments.
Evolution Mechanism of Atmospheric Pollution Based on Phase Reconstruction Theory and Time Series Data
Authors: Fan Guo-Feng , Han Meng , Wang Ya-Ting , Li Jing-Ru
Published: January 2018

This article applies a delay method and recursive analysis to reconstruct the phase space to study the evolution mechanism of atmospheric pollution, i.e., air quality monitoring. Based on the theory of chaos, it is proven that there are chaotic characteristics of factors influencing air quality. In the meanwhile, the phase space reconstruction algorithm is employed to map the factors that affect the air quality into the high dimensional space, and then, gives its two-dimensional plane, the chaotic characteristics of each influencing factor are eventually proven. The results of the study not only analyze the evolution mechanism of air pollution in recent years, but also provide a theoretical support for the future of air pollution remediation.
The Reverse Logistics of Cross-Border e-Tailing in Europe
Authors: Cullinane Sharon L. , Cullinane Kevin P. B.
Published: January 2018

The purpose of this article is to develop a research agenda to analyze the potential environmental implications of the reverse logistics involved in the B2C element of cross-border clothing e-tailing. Based on a combination of literature review and primary case study data from five major clothing retailers and two logistics service providers in Sweden, a categorization of cross-border reverse chain possibilities is developed. Seven reverse chain types are identified and it is shown that all of the five retailers use multiple reverse chain types. The results are subsequently used to highlight research gaps and define a future research agenda which will enable a more complete environmental analysis of the impacts of online clothes shopping incorporating both the outward and reverse elements.
Knowledge Management and Quality Control in Software Outsourcing Projects
Authors: Sen Gupta Rajorshi
Published: January 2018

This article describes how entrepreneurs face critical risks in terms of quality control and knowledge management while outsourcing software development to independent service providers. First, it is recommended that lump-sum payment contracts should be avoided since software development project involves uncertainty. Instead, a variable payment contingent on observed quality can induce the service provider to exert optimal effort on the project. Second, entrepreneurs must not overlook the importance of providing economic incentives. They can protect their intellectual property by withholding critical knowledge and paying information rents in terms of higher than market wages to the service providers. Third, a startling result is that a low wage nation is not necessarily the optimal location to outsource software development projects. Thus, high wage-strong IPR nations might be chosen instead of low wage-weak IPR nations. Finally, the article explains the apparent paradox that software projects are often outsourced to locations that are characterized by weak intellectual property rights regime and high propensity of imitation.
Knowledge Management Process-Oriented Strategy for Healthcare Organizations
Authors: Bahar Nurhidayah , Bahri Shamshul
Published: January 2018

This article explores Knowledge Management (KM) practices among doctors and nurses in Malaysia. A total of 59 interviews were conducted with doctors and nurses from two hospitals. The data analysis employed in vivo coding and process coding techniques. The findings suggest a process-oriented strategy for managing knowledge among doctors and nurses in a clinical work environment. The development of this strategy can help the healthcare workers and management to evaluate and further improve their current KM practices. Additionally, this article adds another KM strategy to the literature that is tailored to supporting healthcare organization. Future studies may want to replicate the proposed strategy in different settings such as other clinical or non-clinical departments within the hospital, other public or teaching hospitals or private hospitals.
An Overview of Disaster and Emergency Management Systems Models
Authors: Sarwar Dilshad
Published: January 2018

Emergencies and disasters can cause immense physical, emotional and financial losses to individuals, organisations, and larger scale countries. These emergencies and disasters can fundamentally cause casualties, and in many cases, loss of life. Psychological and financially the impacts on individuals, organisations and countries can be irretrievable due to the impact of the disaster or emergency. Emergency management systems provide a multi-level overview of emergency environments. Bearing the current emergency management models in mind, this article looks at reviewing the existing six models in order to provide a solution for a more comprehensive emergency management system for implementation. If emergencies are managed effectively, these negative impacts can be removed or at least minimised. The article evaluates with an extensive literature review, how to develop a holistic framework to address the shortfalls of existing models.
How Economic Decisions Are Made in Public vs. Private Sectors
Authors: Galli Brian J.
Published: January 2018

This article describes how economic decisions are made differ from the public and private sectors. Both cater their decisions to the needs of the public but the context and the purpose behind the decisions differ. The primary purpose of article is to evaluate and compare the most common and effective methods of decision making used in private or public sectors. This article used a traditional systematic review of current literature in the field in order to perform the purpose of the study. It was found that although both sectors will make similar decisions, the sectors would utilize different methods to achieve economic decisions, primarily because both are affected by diverse factors. While private sector decisions may be hindered by government regulation, the public-sector faces challenges with financing a project and politics. This paper concludes that all the methods the private and public sectors utilize, including those in common, are viewed differently, and therefore their economic decision-making is not one in the same. Therefore, the method used to make the decision is dependent on the context of the decisions being made and also several other factors (operational, culture, regulatory) that depend on the type of sector (public or private).
Operations Model for Trauma Centers
Authors: Spiegel Thaís , Assad Daniel Bouzon Nagem
Published: January 2018

A relevant issue over the past few decades is the care of poly-trauma patients. The literature related to the care of patients suffering from poly-trauma, under the assistance point of view, is sufficiently consolidated concerning to the adoption of best practices. These are usually conducted and disseminated by accrediting organizations (for example, ACS). However, recent research and theoretical shortcomings brought some heterogeneous thoughts concerning operations management and design when trying to enlarge the literature beyond the assistential dimension. Therefore, after a review of the most important operations management and health bases, a conceptual model is proposed in this article which covers the relevant elements of an operation's projects such as: strategy, capacity, human resources, incentive systems, organizational structure and decision-making. This is in order to systematize the current stage of the field, highlighting the differences between recent studies and proposing a set of practices and premises which are necessary for the operationalization of the proposed model.
Mapping Women's World
Authors: Rouzbehani Khadijeh , Rouzbehani Shirin
Published: January 2018

Feminist geography and geographic information system(GIS) have been the most dynamic research areas over the last decade. Unfortunately, high breast cancer mortality rates have been reported in the northern part of the United states, with recent attention focused on the northern part of the United States. In this article, the authors investigate whether such a high rate of breast cancer is evenly spread in northern parts. The purpose of this article is to provide a more detailed analysis of the breast cancer distribution in the United States by comparing the spatial distribution of breast cancer cases against physical environmental factors using Geographic Information System (GIS). Further, it gives background information to the GIS and its applications in health-related research.
Step Towards Interoperability in Nursing Practice
Authors: Oliveira Daniela , Duarte Júlio , Abelha António , Machado José
Published: January 2018

Hospital inpatient care compromises one of the most demanding services in health institutions for providing a careful and continuous healthcare assistance. Such demands require a constant update of the patients' health record allied with support systems responsible for monitoring their clinical information. In this context, the problem in this study becomes a process of continuous improvement. To define the case study, it was necessary to use research tools such as questionnaires and interviews. With these techniques, it was possible to delineate the state and dimension of the problem. Subsequently, the approach and solution was established and a new web platform for the daily monitoring of patients was proposed focused on nurses. The tool incorporates a real-time data visualization, and a patient record during an inpatient care episode. Moreover, this article also highlights the required adaptability of this platform for each health unit according to needs. With this solution, it is expected to correct many of the problems detected through quantitative results.
Awareness and Information Sources of Hypertensive Diseases Among Aged Civil Servants in Southwest, Nigeria
Authors: Omiunu Ojinga Gideon
Published: January 2018

This article describes a study which investigates the awareness and information sources of hypertensive diseases among aged civil servants in Southwest, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and the study focused on aged civil servants in south western Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select respondents for the study. The instruments used to obtain information from respondents was a questionnaire, divided into seven sections with respect to the objectives of the study. The psychometric properties of the instrument were also determined. The information obtained was subjected to analysis using the descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that aged civil servants in the three selected states in south-western Nigeria have a high personal concern for hypertensive disease. Interventional strategies to curtail hypertensive diseases among aged civil servants are low. In addition, governments failed to provide necessary amenities and also do not pay salaries promptly for staff. To this end, aged civil servants seek medical care and services by themselves and in most cases, they do not give attention to such health needs. This can lead to a high tendency for the prevalence of hypertensive diseases. The study recommends that apart from paying salaries promptly, governments should provide interventional strategies such as providing better information through media, conducting workshops and seminars, providing health related teachings, among others for civil servants in south western Nigeria. This could increase the awareness of hypertensive disease and also of the various sources of care available for them.
Issues of Justice and Sustainability in Banana Trade in the Light of Cameroon Case Study
Authors: Ollong Kingsly Awang Awang
Published: January 2018

This article analyses the banana economy, particularly its social and environmental consequences. The discussion is largely based on the case study of Cameroon, but there are good reasons to believe that many research findings are relevant for the whole banana industry as the global banana production and trade is heavily based on giant agro-industrial plantations. There is, indeed, information from different important banana producing countries indicating that working conditions in the industry all too often include forced labour, child labour, lack of job security, low wages, and health and safety problems. The banana industry, as well documented in this article, is also linked to a range of harmful environmental impacts, including loss of animal habitats and biodiversity and pollution of land and water. Land conflict is one of the biggest problems associated with the production of banana and, therefore, banana industry is strongly connected with the political and economic basis of those societies where banana industry has become a major actor.
Symbiosis Between Pastoralists and Agriculturalists Corralling Contract and Interethnic Relationship of Fulani and Nupe in Central Nigeria
Authors: Fu Regina Hoi Yee
Published: January 2018

“Corralling contract” is the indigenous fertilization system commonly practiced in the African Sahel and its southern periphery. In this article, the practice of the corralling contract between Fulani pastoralists and Nupe agriculturalists in the Bida region of Niger State of central Nigeria is examined. The attempt is to find out how the farmers and herders arrange the corralling contract, how they utilize this instrument and how it influences their social relationship. Findings suggest that pastoral Fulani groups have different strategies to maintain socioeconomic relations with specific villages through the adoption of corralling contract in order to ensure resources entitlement. While some groups can well manipulate the relationships with various villages through the adoption of the corralling contract, some groups prefer a more stable situation and just got the minimum advantages. Higher social status, larger herd size and longer history of interaction which allowed trust to be built are the factors contributing to the popularity and bargaining power of a pastoral group.
A Study on Effectiveness of Student Professor Relationship
Authors: Chitra V , Francis Ritty
Published: January 2018

The scholastic field witnesses both teachers and students having the same purpose i.e., learning and to be successful in this they need to strive together. Teacher holds the ever-wavering mind of a student and students themselves believing that they can hold their heads with a small nudge from the outside. Every student/professor in an institution has certain relationship between them so as to achieve their objective. Student-Professor relations make them to get into the interpersonal relation which helps to adopt immediacy by each other. This type of relationship helps the student to behave positively in a college by which they support each other. This article is therefore a modest attempt to provide the subjective experience of the student-professor relationship from various frames of reference viz., psychological contract (mutual understanding between the parties who are satisfying each other's obligation), cultural intelligence, inter personal relationship faculty competency and class room management and also further it helps the professor to understand the student obligation and expectations towards their learning in-turns helps in transformative learning towards sustainable development. For this purpose, loyalty, stability, support expectation and obligation are considered as the dimensions of psychological contract, competence and class room management were considered as the dimensions of behavior whereas cultural intelligence and interpersonal relationship are considered as dimensions of sustainability. Both primary and secondary data will be collected for this study. Primary data was collected from the selected sample of teaching faculties and students whereas secondary was collected from books, journals, research articles and from conference proceedings.
A Self-Study of Factors Affecting the Collaboration Between University and School Professionals
Authors: Rudge Lucila T
Published: January 2018

Self-study research is aimed at making explicit the knowledge of practice gained through systematic investigation of one's professional practices. This self-study examines the collaborative practices between school and university professionals during the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate Program in a U.S. university. This article investigates the challenges encountered throughout the implementation of the program and the complexities of collaboration between school and university professionals. Six school professionals and one university professor (author) were involved in the collaboration. Analysis is focused primarily on the university professor's actions and disposition to collaboration through the perspectives of the school professionals. The determinants of successful collaboration—interactional, organizational, and systemic determinants, identified by Martin-Rodrigues et al. informed the analysis of this self-study.
Being a Chinese Teacher in a Rural Primary School in Tibet
Authors: Wang Chaoran
Published: January 2018

China is a multi-ethnic country with one majority ethnic group (i.e. the Hans) and fifty-five minority groups. Nowadays Mandarin is a required course in Tibetan schools, and there are many Han Chinese recruited to teach Mandarin in Tibet. This article explores the identity development of a Han Chinese teacher as he works in a rural primary school in Tibet where the local language and culture is different from his own. From a social-cultural perspective and using narrative inquiry, this article views identity formation as an ongoing process involving interpretation and reinterpretation of one's living experiences as well as acknowledges the social and contextual constructions of one's life stories. The findings uncover the teacher's identity struggles as he tries to adapt to local traditions of teaching. The narratives generate important implications for policy makers and language teacher training programs.
Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Standards Assessment Inventory
Authors: Merchant William , Ciampa Kaita , Wolfe Zora
Published: January 2018

The purpose of this article is to assess the psychometric properties of the Standards Assessment Inventory (SAI) in order to confirm its construct validity using modern statistical procedures. The SAI is a 50-item assessment designed to measure the degree to which professional development programs align with seven factors related to “high quality” teacher learning (Learning Forward, 2011). These seven factors are Learning Communities, Leadership, Resources, Data, Learning Design, Implementation, and Outcomes. In their original evaluation of the factor structure of the SAI, Learning Forward (2011) tested one model containing all 50 items loading onto a single factor, and seven individual factor models, each containing one of the seven standards of professional development. To date there has been no published report related to the psychometric properties of a seven-factor model, which allows each of the seven standards to covary. The initial test of this model produced a poor fit, after which a series of modifications were attempted to improve the functioning of the SAI. After all meaningful modifications were added, the overall fit of the SAI was still outside of a range that would suggest a statistically valid measurement model. Suggestions for SAI modification and use are made as they relate to these findings.
Fear of Crime and Its Relationship to Self-Reported Health and Stress among Men
Authors: Macassa Gloria , Winersjö Rocio , Wijk Katarina , McGrath Cormac , Ahmadi Nader , Soares Joaquim
Published: January 2018

Background

Fear of crime is a growing social and public health problem globally, including in developed countries such as Sweden. This study investigated the impact of fear of crime on self-reported health and stress among men living in Gävleborg County.

Design and Methods

The study used data collected from 2993 men through a cross sectional survey in the 2014 Health in Equal Terms survey. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were carried out to study the relationship between fear of crime and self-reported health and stress.

Results

There was a statistically significant association between fear of crime and self-reported poor health and stress among men residing in Gävleborg County. In the bivariate analysis, men who reported fear of crime had odds of 1.98 (CI 1.47-2.66) and 2.23 (CI 1.45-3.41) respectively. Adjusting for demographic, social and economic variables in the multivariate analysis only reduced the odds ratio for self-reported poor health to 1.52 (CI 1.05-2.21) but not for self-reported stress with odds of 2.22 (1.27-3.86).

Conclusions

Fear of crime among men was statistically significantly associated with self-reported poor health and stress in Gävleborg County. However, the statistically significant relationship remained even after accounting for demographic, social and economic factors, which warrants further research to better understand the role played by other variables.
Cambios de enseñanza-aprendizaje tras la implementación del modelo Reading to Learn/Leer para Aprender en las aulas de educación secundaria de un Centro bilingüe
Authors: Blecua Sánchez Isabel , Sánchez Garrido Carmen
Published: January 2018

Este artículo presenta la respuesta de un grupo de profesores de un Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria bilingüe de la Comunidad de Madrid, con gran diversidad en sus aulas, a problemas de comprensión y producción de textos identificados en distintos niveles y asignaturas. En primer lugar, se describe el contexto en el que surge la propuesta de crear un grupo de Grupo de Trabajo para introducir en el centro la metodología de Reading to Learn, animados por la participación en el proyecto Teacher Learning for European Literacy Education (TeL4ELE) de varios profesores del centro. A continuación, se detallan los contenidos del proyecto de formación permanente que promovieron una reflexión acerca de las capacidades discursivas de los alumnos y el diseño de una intervención didáctica basada en los conocimientos de los géneros escolares con los que se trabajaba en el aula. Finalmente, se analizan algunos ejemplos de los logros discursivos de los alumnos. Tras la experiencia, se constata que los docentes ven en el modelo una posibilidad global de acercamiento a los textos en todas las áreas curriculares, sobre todo, teniendo en cuenta la diversidad de alumnado que existe en las aulas, y desde entonces, abordan sus prácticas letradas de manera diferente.
Introducción de metodologías activas en la docencia de una asignatura básica: Farmacología Veterinaria
Authors: Abadía Valle A.R. , Muñoz Gonzalvo Mª. J.
Published: January 2018

Los cambios producidos en los últimos años en la Educación Superior con motivo de la convergencia al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior apuntan hacia un aprendizaje más activo por parte del estudiante y a un nuevo papel del profesorado, que proporciona las condiciones para que el aprendizaje del estudiante se produzca y le acompaña en el proceso. En este artículo se presenta la adaptación a este nuevo contexto que se ha ido produciendo desde el año 2003 en una asignatura básica de los estudios conducentes a la licenciatura o el grado de Veterinaria de la Universidad de Zaragoza: Farmacología. En este periodo se han incorporado el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas (ABP) y el Puzzle de Aronson para la adquisición de competencias específicas en Terapéutica y Formas Farmacéuticas respectivamente, además de las competencias transversales propias de estas metodologías. También se ha incluido la autoevaluación y la evaluación por pares del trabajo en equipo de los estudiantes. Así mismo, se han realizado otras experiencias que incluyen la coordinación con otra asignatura, Patología General, para la resolución de problemas o casos clínicos comunes, así como la preparación de diversos materiales para el estudio de la Farmacología de los procesos infecciosos y parasitarios. En general, la introducción de estas nuevas experiencias ha sido valorada positivamente por todos los actores implicados: los estudiantes y el profesorado.
Aprender estratégicamente: Percepciones de docentes y alumnos de un programa de maestría a distancia
Authors: Salcedo Lobatón Elizabeth
Published: January 2018

En pleno siglo XXI, en un contexto de cambio tecnológico en que se produce diariamente información y conocimiento nuevo, una competencia transversal fundamental por fortalecer en la formación universitaria, principalmente a distancia, es el aprendizaje estratégico (AE) de los estudiantes. Se propone una noción operacional de AE, que integra en una sola categoría las características del aprender a aprender, del aprendizaje autónomo y autorregulado.  Aunque estas categorías observan fundamento y consenso académico, no necesariamente están integradas a los perfiles de competencias que orientan los programas de formación. En una maestría a distancia, que forma profesionales tomadores de decisiones en políticas públicas, se realizó una consulta sobre la necesidad de fortalecer capacidades para aprender estratégicamente. Docentes, alumnos y diseñadores instruccionales expresaron su opinión sobre la relevancia de esta competencia, sobre las capacidades fundamentales que deberían priorizarse para mejorar el perfil de los egresados, sobre el nivel de avance de estas capacidades en alumnos que estudian la maestría, y sobre la responsabilidad que tiene un programa de formación de posgrado en dicha materia. El estudio de caso aporta una visión crítica sobre la incorporación del AE como capacidad transversal en programas de educación superior y de posgrado a distancia, como alternativa para enfrentar los déficits que provienen de la educación básica, del propio perfil de los alumnos y de las debilidades de los procesos de enseñanza a distancia en el nivel universitario.
La construcción de la identidad de los docentes noveles: un análisis desde las teorías aprioristicas
Authors: Granados Romero Jesús , Tapia Ubillus Àlex Miguel , Fernández Sierra Juan
Published: January 2018

Este artículo expone los resultados de una investigación realizada con 18 docentes principiantes de la Facultad de Filosofía de la Universidad Santiago de Guayaquil, en el que se describen y analizan sus testimonios, respecto del inicio de la docencia y se establece el papel que en la práctica cumplen las teorías aprioristicas en la construcción de la identidad docente; llamamos teorías aprioristicas al conjunto de concepciones y creencias forjadas por el profesor desde temprano en el contacto con diversos referentes culturales con las que interpretan y dan sentido a su tarea de educadores.  Este trabajo a su vez forma parte de una investigación doctoral titulada “Las teorías aprioristicas de los profesores noveles y su relación con sus actuaciones en clase”,  en la que se investiga cómo los docentes noveles ante sus limitados conocimientos didácticos recurren a dichas teorías para comprender y activar los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje en el aula, a fin de sugerir posibles alternativas para el mejoramiento de la formación inicial del profesorado novel universitario. Los resultados muestran que las teorías aprioristicas de los docentes noveles juegan un importante papel en el proceso de construcción de la identidad profesional, misma que se consolida gradualmente a partir del saber adquirido por la mediación de otros, pero sobre todo, por la influencia de las teorías y concepciones aprioristicas desarrolladas tempranamente, así como por la influencia de los aspectos culturales propios de la institución educativa en la que el docente desempeña su labor.
El uso de las TIC para el desarrollo de competencias con metodologías activas en Estadística Descriptiva del grado de ADE
Authors: De Lucas-Santos Sonia
Published: January 2018

Este trabajo sigue las líneas de innovación del actual contexto del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES). Se ha desarrollado dentro de un Proyecto de Innovación Docente en el curso 2016-2017, para la asignatura de Estadística Descriptiva en ADE.  El objetivo fundamental ha consistido en la implementación de una combinación de tareas propias de metodologías activas para facilitar el aprendizaje del estudiante y la motivación.  Este proyecto ha utilizado el foro, a través de la plataforma e-learning Moodle, como una herramienta propiciadora del desarrollo del aprendizaje colaborativo y el pensamiento crítico. Además, el uso de rúbricas ha sido un elemento clave para trabajar. Los resultados alcanzados muestran una mejora en el rendimiento académico asociado a una mejora de la percepción de las competencias y a mejores resultados de evaluación continua.
¿Cómo utiliza el profesorado universitario las tecnologías digitales en sus aulas?
Authors: Mercader Cristina , Gairín Sallán Joaquín
Published: January 2018

En los últimos años, la integración de tecnologías digitales en la educación universitaria ha sido una prioridad de las organizaciones dedicadas a la formación. La sociedad del conocimiento está en constante adaptación en tecnologías, aunque la formación no sigue el mismo ritmo, lo que plantea la urgencia por conocer la situación actual en relación a su integración en las aulas. La presente aportación se focaliza en analizar cómo el profesorado utiliza las tecnologías digitales, identificando herramientas que normalmente integra, la frecuencia de uso y los factores que afectan a esa integración. Bajo un paradigma interpretativo y utilizando una metodología mixta, se recogieron 527 cuestionarios y 29 entrevistas con profesores universitarios, además de analizar 120 guías docentes, de cuatro universidades catalanas. Los resultados muestran que el profesorado integra herramientas como presentaciones visuales o plataformas de vídeo, mientras que redes sociales, blogs o software interactivo son usadas por menos de un tercio del profesorado; y los que integran recursos como Entornos Virtuales tienden a infrautilizarlos.  En consonancia, la frecuencia de uso de las TIC es baja y raramente se mencionan en las guías. Ha sido posible vincular esta tendencia a factores internos como la falta de competencia tecnológica, la edad y la experiencia; y externos como el ámbito disciplinario (Artes y Humanidades, Ciencias Sociales, Ciencias de la Salud y Ciencias y Tecnología).  En conclusión, la educación universitaria necesita un cambio en metodologías docentes y, para ello, se proponen buenas prácticas que ayudarán al profesorado a integrar las tecnologías digitales con éxito.