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Rethinking the Curriculum: Meeting the Needs of Immigrant Students in Multiculturalism
Authors: Lee Yeon Jung (Judy)
Published: January 2019

A rapidly growing number of immigrant students with limited English ability, commonly referred to as English Limited Learners (ELL) are enrolled in school populations throughout Canada. One of Canada’s national values is multiculturalism and efforts are made to ensure that all citizens keep their identities, take pride in their ancestry and have a sense of belonging in a nation with two languages. At the same time, the primary goal of provincial education is to support the intellectual development of students. Enabling students to achieve the goals of human and social development and career development is a responsibility shared by schools, families, and the community (British Columbia Ministry of Education, 2009). These goals apply equally to English Limited Learners. In spite of Canada’s commitment to multiculturalism, immigrant students face great difficulties including language barriers and a lack of sense of belonging and cultural acceptance. Consequently, it appears that school curricula may not be providing enough support to help immigrant students fully adjust in mainstream classes and meet the ideals of multiculturalism.
The Right of the Individual vs those of the School Community - A Case Study: An Elementary School Principal’s Dilemma
Authors: DeMarzo Luigi
Published: January 2019

Al Lewis was the newly appointed principal of a kindergarten to grade five elementary school. The school was located in an urban city. It was in a middle class neighbourhood with a mix of newer and older homes. Parents were involved in their children’s education. Teaching and support staff ages ranged from late twenties to late fifties. Teaching experience ranged from relatively new to the profession to a few years until retirement. Other than the few new teachers who were on temporary assignments, the majority had taught at the school for five or more years. Several teachers had been there for 10 or more years.

Al was excited and nervous as he embarked upon this latest leadership journey. His previous administrative experience consisted of six years as an elementary vice-principal and two years as an elementary principal in two different school districts. Al knew that coming to new a school community would involve a lot of listening and observing. More importantly, it was a time to get a sense for the school’s “culture”, build trust and nurture relationships.

(Note to reader: This case is based on an actual dilemma. Names have been changed to protect confidentiality and identities of those involved. In addition, some of the details have been changed.)
Undermining Intrinsic Motivation
Authors: Lavorata Bianca
Published: January 2019

This paper will examine the possible effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation in Preschool to College students and argue that extrinsic rewards undermine intrinsic motivation. The Overjustification hypothesis by self-perception theory, as well as the cognitive evaluation theory (CET) will be discussed, including some of the benefits of self-motivation for learning. Various studies will be explored to show that extrinsic rewards reduce intrinsic motivation. Results suggest that students that are offered an extrinsic goal subsequently show less intrinsic interest and demonstrate poorer conceptual learning and performance in the long term. Alternately, students that are regulated by intrinsic motivations experience positive consequences at school. This paper will conclude on the note that intrinsic motivation plays a pivotal role in learning, and that teachers and other social agents can help promote intrinsic goals to motivate conceptual learning and performance, even when students hold a stronger extrinsic goal orientation. Finally, various factors that can enhance and develop intrinsic motivation will be discussed, and suggestions will be provided for further research on this topic.
Difficult Parents Make Me Feel Good: A Narrative on Reflective Teaching Practice
Authors: Geddes Craig
Published: January 2019

This article refers to the complex nature of the practice of teaching with specific reference to the (sometimes) unpleasant task of dealing with high-demand parents. Because many aspects of teaching practice are beyond the immediate control of the teacher, there is utility in discussing how difficult circumstances can be understood in ways that add value to teaching practice, rather than allowing such circumstances to remain negative at the risk of accumulating more and more frustration in one’s teaching practice. The article focuses on how to maintain a positive outlook while going through what could be considered to be negative experiences. Three hypothetical scenarios are presented. The author has taught at the elementary, middle, secondary and post-secondary levels in the Greater Vancouver area, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Simon Fraser University.
“Plurilinguals in Motion”: Engaging Diverse Communities?
Authors: Ehlert Meilan P. , Boschman Leanne
Published: January 2019

The purpose of our panel discussion is to call for a deeper understanding of the complexity and multiplicity concerning issues related to diversity in our society, especially in today’s dynamic educational context. We consider that diversity is an essential aspect in educational contexts, especially in relation to the diversity of the learners and their learning environment, as well as to the diversity of practitioners (including teachers and administrators) and their working environments.
My Language Autobiography and Critical Reflections
Authors: Pan Christine
Published: January 2019

Language has always played a critical role in my life. In fact, if I were to select one way to tell my personal story, it would be through the influence of language and culture on my life. If one were to break my life into several distinct stages so far, then language has played an important role in every stage.
All is water, and the world is full of gods
Authors: Beavington Lee
Published: January 2019

A poetic inquiry into our culture's privileging of the objective over subjective, mind over body, and rationalism over wonder.
A Critical Review of the Revised 9-Year Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) in Nigeria
Authors: Olateru-Olagbegi Adesikeola
Published: January 2019

Globally, education is acknowledged as a critical engine for economic development. Nigeria is facing a lot of developmental challenges including a high rate of poverty and astronomical youth unemployment. Education has been advanced as one of the key strategies to address the challenges. The 9-Year Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) for Primary (elementary) and Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) in Nigeria was revised in response to the country’s need for relevant, dynamic, and globally competitive education that will ensure socio-economic and national development. This paper critically reviewed the adequacy of the revised 9-Year BEC. The review showed an improvement in the curriculum development process and in primary (elementary) and Junior Secondary School (JSS) curriculum contents over previous attempts of curriculum development in Nigeria. However, factors such as inadequate trained teachers, inappropriate pedagogy and poor learning environment pose threats to successful implementation of the revised 9-Year BEC. The implication for the field of curriculum development is that availability of adequate “quality teachers”, appropriate pedagogy and conducive school learning environment are of utmost importance in ensuring that a well-designed curriculum meets its objectives.
Re-instating the Amateur: Holding Space for the Core Purpose of Art in the Classroom
Authors: Armos Nicole
Published: January 2019

The methods and objectives for art education in public and post-secondary schools are often aimed towards the development of a professional fine arts or academic career. However, reflecting on the reasons humans originally turned to the arts can have profound effects on how we frame the role of the artist, art educator, student, and classroom.

This paper traces perspectives on the core purpose of art from fields ranging from biology and anthropology to education and literary theory, noting how they converge on notions of art as an evolutionary form of social bonding, and open-ended life inquiry for personal and social transformation. Drawing from these theories, it discusses how these transactional perspectives on art reinforce the value of exposing students to both creative and interpretative forms of aesthetic inquiry.

Further it proposes that the figure of the amateur artist—as opposed to that of the professional artist or renowned academic—can serve as an embodiment of the core purpose of art and our educational goals in the art classroom, encouraging students from diverse career paths to actively seek out meaningful and transformative art-making and appreciating experiences.
Letter from the Editors
Authors: Trevisan Dominic
Published: January 2019

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Synergistic, ecological education development: The Vietnam Consortium Fellowship Program
Authors: MacKinnon Allan
Published: January 2019

This article presents an analysis of a learning community that formed in a project in science curriculum development at the tertiary level in Vietnam during the nineties. This ‘Vietnamese Consortium Fellowship Program’ was funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and delivered through Simon Fraser University (SFU) from 1993 to 1999. The aim of the project was to develop and implement a master of science (MSc) program in science curriculum research for twenty young professors of science selected from among the eleven universities of the consortium to assist in developing an educationally sound, up-to-date basic science curriculum for the initial phase of post-secondary science education in Vietnam.
Midsummer Memorial
Authors: Chang David
Published: January 2019

Original Work of Poetry - Please see attached
Deep Engagement in Online Learning: Is it Possible?
Authors: Mamchur Carolyn , Espinoza Marco
Published: January 2019

This investigation is concerned with student ‘engagement’ in online learning. For the purpose of this study, the concept of ‘engagement’ is defined as ‘meaningful participation’. While ‘participation’ can be demonstrated through quantifiable means, it is far more arduous to demonstrate ‘meaningfulness’. To overcome this challenge, the study focused on specific forms of locutions, using the methodology of ‘language-game’ analysis. This form of analysis is epistemologically grounded on two theoretical traditions: Philosophy of Language and hermeneutic phenomenology. The primary research objective of this investigation was to examine all aspects of the language- games, see what is most prominent, what is least prominent, determine where this occurs, and suggest where the course might be improved. The study found that the highest level of activity were interactions that drew on readings and personal

experience.
A Digital Intervention for Australian Adolescents Above a Healthy Weight (Health Online for Teens): Protocol for an Implementation and User Experience Study (Preprint)
Authors: Moores Carly Jane , Maeder Anthony , Miller Jacqueline , Prichard Ivanka , Lewis Lucy Kate , Bell Lucinda Kate , Macoustra Aimee , Miller Michelle D
Published: January 2019

BACKGROUND

More than one-fourth of Australian adolescents are overweight or obese, with obesity in adolescents strongly persisting into adulthood. Recent evidence suggests that the mid-teen years present a final window of opportunity to prevent irreversible damage to the cardiovascular system. As lifestyle behaviors may change with increased autonomy during adolescence, this life stage is an ideal time to intervene and promote healthy eating and physical activity behaviors, well-being, and self-esteem. As teenagers are prolific users and innate adopters of new technologies, app-based programs may be suitable for the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors and goal setting training.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explore the reach, engagement, user experience, and satisfaction of the new app-based and Web-based Health Online for Teens (HOT) program in a sample of Australian adolescents above a healthy weight (ie, overweight or obese) and their parents.

METHODS

HOT is a 14-week program for adolescents and their parents. The program is delivered online through the Moodle app–based and website-based learning environment and aims to promote adolescents’ lifestyle behavior change in line with Australian Dietary Guidelines and Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Young People (aged 13-17 years). HOT aims to build parental and peer support during the program to support adolescents with healthy lifestyle behavior change.

RESULTS

Data collection for this study is ongoing. To date, 35 adolescents and their parents have participated in one of 3 groups.

CONCLUSIONS

HOT is a new online-only program for Australian adolescents and their parents that aims to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors. This protocol paper describes the HOT program in detail, along with the methods to measure reach, outcomes, engagement, user experiences, and program satisfaction.

CLINICALTRIAL

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12618000465257; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=374771

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/13340
Use of echocardiograms in the Medicare population: a diagnostic tool in the fight against severe aortic stenosis
Authors: Grossi Eugene A , A Moore Kimberly , Gunnarsson Candace
Published: January 2019

Aim:
To estimate undiagnosed aortic stenosis (AS) in the Medicare population.
Methods:
Patients enrolled (2011–2014) were eligible. After criteria were applied, time zero was the first record of an echocardiogram (ECHO) for the ECHO-AS cohort and randomly assigned for the no-ECHO cohort. The ECHO-AS cohort was propensity matched to patients in the no-ECHO cohort, and survival analysis was performed.
Results:
 Of the 854,493 (25%) patients who received an ECHO, 1 in 4 were diagnosed with AS. After propensity matching, the no-ECHO cohort who died, almost half (49%) had a record of a cardiovascular event prior to their death. The no-ECHO cohort had statistically significant (p = 0.003) higher risk of death than their ECHO-AS counterparts.
Conclusion:
In the Medicare population, patients aged 65 years or older, with increased risk factors for and symptoms common in AS patients, should be considered for diagnostic ECHOs.
Sampul Belakang Warta Perkaretan Volume 37, Nomor 1, Tahun 2018
Authors: WP 37(1),2018 Sampul Belakang
Published: January 2019

Sampul Belakang Warta Perkaretan Volume 37, Nomor 1, Tahun 2018
KOMODITI GAMBIR SEBAGAI TANAMAN SELA DIANTARA KARET UNTUK PENINGKATAN PENDAPATAN PETANI KARET (STUDI KASUS : DESA TOMAN, SUMATERA SELATAN)
Authors: Nugraha Iman Satra , Alamsyah Aprizal , Sahuri Sahuri
Published: January 2019

Gambir (Uncaria gambir Roxb) adalah salah satu komoditas yang memiliki nilai ekonomis tinggi. Komoditas ini dapat dimanfaatkan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan petani karet melalui sistem usahatani terpadu yaitu sebagai tanaman sela karet. Tujuan tersebut sangat membantu karena saat ini harga karet masih rendah dan dapat meningkatkan produktivitas secara keseluruhan. Di Sumatera Selatan gambir hanya dapat menghasilkan getah yang tinggi di desa Toman karena spesifik lokasi sehingga petani di desa Toman melakukan integrasi gambir dengan karet untuk meningkatkan pendapatan. Berdasarkan pengamatan di lapangan, pendapatan yang diterima dari usahatani gambir lebih besar 11 % dibandingkan pendapatan dari karet. Pendapatan gambir sebesar Rp 2.792.944,- per ha per bulan sedangkan pendapatan usahatani karet sebesar Rp 2.507.500,- per ha per bulan. Rendahnya pendapatan dari karet disebabkan oleh harga karet yang belum stabil ditingkat dunia sehingga berdampak kepada harga ditingkat petani. Oleh karena itu, upaya untuk menjaga pendapatan petani diperlukan tanaman sela gambir dengan modifikasi jarak tanam karet melalui sistem jarak ganda untuk memperpanjang tanaman sela gambir.
MODEL PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI PERKEBUNAN KARET SEBAGAI SEKTOR BASIS DI PROVINSI JAMBI
Authors: Mara Armen , Syarif M
Published: January 2019

This research entitled "Model of increasing rubber plantation production as the base sector in Jambi Province". This research started from the problem of low PDRB of regency / city in Jambi Province which has the potential to produce rubber. This phenomenon is related to the low productivity of rubber plantations in Jambi Province. In terms of rubber plantation has the potential to become the base sector in the region's economy. The production improvement model developed so far is still limited to multiple linear regression models. The problem of increasing rubber plantation productivity is much more complex. Therefore, this research will develop model of increasing rubber plantation production with simultaneous equation model and analyzed by Multiple Regression Model to obtain Model of productivity improvement of rubber plantation. This study will use secondary data released by institutions and related agencies, especially BPS. Data analysis will be done with eviews application program. The results of research will be useful as information for the next author's research in order to write a dissertation that the author is carrying out. The results of this study can also be used for policy making in increasing rubber plantation productivity. The results showed that 1) The development of rubber plantation production in Jambi Province is quite rapid, that in 2001 the production amount was 239,330 tons and in 2015 the production of rubber plantation increased to 350,457 tons. The growth rate is also quite convincing, ie an average of 2.65% per year. 2) The results showed that the regression model used in data analysis is good enough so as to explain the effect of independent variables of 96%. It can be explained also that the factors of rubber plantation area and the number of rainy days have a significant influence on rubber plantation production, while the variables of rubber farmers and rubber prices do not significantly affect the production of rubber plantations in Jambi Province. 3) The results also showed that the model of rubber price increase to two independent variables, the length of asphalt road and the capacity of rubber plant. However, the regression model obtained is not good enough to explain, where the variable length of the asphalt road and the capacity of the rubber plant is only able to explain 58% to the variable of rubber price in Jambi Province.
IDENTIFIKASI FAKTOR PENENTU BESARAN INDEKS “K” DAN KEBIJAKAN PENETAPAN HARGA TBS KELAPA SAWIT POLA KEMITRAAN DI KABUPATEN MUARO JAMBI
Authors: Rahman A , Malik Adlaida , Siata Ratnawati
Published: January 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor penentu besaran Indeks K dimana nilai Indeks K ini digunakan untuk penetapan harga Tandan Buah Segar kelapa sawit (TBS) yang dipedomi oleh perusahaan pabrik kelapa sawit dan petani. Analisis regresi dilakukan terhadap data historis bulanan dari tahun 2001 sampai 2012 yang bersumber dari data penetapan harga TBS di Dinas Perkebunan Provinsi Jambi. Dengan tingkat kesesuaian model (R2) sebesar 41.9, pengujian hipotesis pengaruh biaya pengolahan TBS menjadi Crude Palm Oil (CPO) dan minyak Inti Sawit (Palm Kernel Oil), biaya pemasaran, biaya penyusutan dan biaya operasional tidak langsung terhadap besaran indek K menunjukkan bahwa, harga biaya tidak langsung yang berpengaruh nyata terhadap besaran nilai Indeks K, sementara variabel lainnya berpengaruh negatif tetapi tidak nyata dengan tingkat kepercayaan 10 persen. Kebijakan Pabrik Kelapa Sawit (PKS) dalam pembelian TBS menunjukkan bahwa PKS dengan Pola PIR Trans plus KKPA menetapkan harga di bawah harga ketetapan, sementara PKS pada pola PIR menetapkan harga di bawah harga ketetapan. Dari hasil penelitian juga ditemukan bahwa perusahaan yang mengelola kebun dengan pola KKPA menetapkan harga beli sesuai dengan ketetapan Tim Penetapan Harga TBS.
MODAL SOSIAL DALAM IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM PENGUATAN -LEMBAGA DISTRIBUSI PANGAN MASYARAKAT (LDPM) DI KABUPATEN TANJUNG JABUNG BARAT
Authors: Rendra Rendra
Published: January 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui modal sosial implementor dan kelompok sasaran dalam implementasi Program Penguatan-Lembaga Distribusi Pangan Masyarakat (LDPM) di Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat baik dalam aspek Tim Teknis Kabupaten, Pendamping (PPL) maupun aspek Kelompok Sasaran (Pengurus dan Anggota Gapoktan). Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Gapoktan Sumber Rezeki di Desa Teluk Ketapang Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat selama dua bulan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, sementara metode yang dipakai di dalam penelitian ini adalah metode wawancara mendalam dengan informan dari berbagai sumber, melakukan pengamatan lapangan untuk mengamati interaksi sosial dan komunikasi yang terjadi di dalam kelompok sasaran dan melakukan studi kepustakaan dengan mendapatkan referensi dan dokumentasi yang relevan. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pemanfaatan modal sosial yang digunakan oleh implementor dalam implementasi program P-LDPM tersebut sangat membantu di dalam kelancaran pelaksanaan kegiatan di dalam program tersebut terutama di dalam memanfaatkan semangat kerjasama dan gotong royong serta solidaritas yang tinggi dalam saling tolong menolong dan merasa senasib sepenanggungan di kalangan petani anggota Gapoktan Sumber Rezeki di desa Teluk Ketapang dalam aspek Tim Teknis Kabupaten, Pendamping (PPL) dan Kelompok Sasaran (Pengurus dan Anggota Gapoktan). Di samping itu, terdapat peran tokoh masyarakat yang dominan dan adanya peran Ketua Gapoktan yang sangat sentral di dalam menjalankan kegiatan di dalam implementasi program. Dengan kata lain, modal sosial trust lebih banyak digunakan dibandingkan modal sosial lainnya.
Ecthyma gangrenosum: fatal form of pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in an eight-month-old infant
Authors: Rymarenko N. V. , Bobrysheva A. V. , Krjuger E. A. , Halilov E. Ya.
Published: January 2019

The clinical features of the onset and dynamics of ecthyma gangrenosum caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa with the development of sepsis are observed in an eight-monthold child. The article incudes a detailed description and corresponding photo images of skin manifestations of the disease in the form of solid hemorrhagic fast-growing papules with a cyanotic halo and developing necrosis in the centre of the elements followed by the formation of ulcers or blisters. The diagnosis was made on basis of clinical manifestations and Pseudomonas aeruginosa culture from the contents of the blisters and blood. In spite of being treated intensely and being given antibacterial preparations possessing anti-Pseudomonad activity, the girl died on the 17th day after hospitalization.
Cerebrovascular disorders in children with perinatal HIV infection: clinical and radiation aspects
Authors: Fomina M. Yu. , Titova M. A.
Published: January 2019

The artical presents data of a clinical-neuroimaging survey of patients with perinatal infection. In order to study the peculiarities of cerebral complications, an analysis of the data of 96 children aged from 3 to 17 years was carried out. Patients underwent a clinical and laboratory examination, neuroimaging (MRI), electrophysiological studies (EEG, ENMG). The data of own clinical observations of children with HIV-vasculopathy, complicated by acute disorders of cerebral circulation, are given. The results of dynamic observation of two patients with occlusive vasculopathy are presented. According to the study, cerebrovascular pathology was detected in 48 patients (50%).
Mixed infections yersiniosis with acute viral hepatitis A and E
Authors: Bondarenko A. L. , Khoroshun Yu. N. , Baramzina S. V. , Zavrazhnyh Yu. S. , Renzhina T. V.
Published: January 2019

The article describes two clinical cases of yersiniosis accompanied by Hepatitis A and E. In patients with a clinical picture of icteric form of acute viral hepatitis, there was a symptomatic gastrointestinal form of yersiniosis. Patients were discharged on day 22,5±3,5 of the disease with moderate cytolysis. In the enzyme immunoassay at the time of discharge IgM and IgG were detected to Y. Enterocolitica, indicating a tendency in the progradient case of yersiniosis.
The impact of HIV infection on spectrum of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Siberia and Far East
Authors: Kulchavenya E. V.
Published: January 2019

Introduction. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a risk factor for tuberculosis (TB), increasing thelikelihood of its development in 20–37 times. The purpose of the study was to evaluate an influence of HIV infection on a spectrum of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). Material and methods. Statistical reports of dispensaries on tuberculosis in Siberia and Far East were analyzed for 2016–2017 years. Of total 1227 patients with isolated EPTB (without pulmonary TB) who have the status of HIV infection were enrolled in the study.пациентов с изолированнымиформами ВЛТ, у которых определен статус ВИЧинфицирования.Results. In the overall spectrum of the incidence of EPTB in Siberia and the Far East, estimated independently from HIV infection, the leading form with a large predominance was the bone and joints TB (41,0%). The second-third place was divided by urogenital tuberculosis and tuberculosis of the central nervous system (19,4% and 18,7% respectively). The spectrum of the incidence of EPTB changed dramatically depending on HIV infection. If in HIV-infected patients most common form was TB of the central nervous system (43.8%), followed by the second – the bone and joints TB (34.5%), and TB of peripheral lymph node TB (11.7%). The proportion of urogenital tuberculosis in HIV-infected was negligible (1.9%). In the analyzed period, significant changes in the proportions of extrapulmonary tuberculosis localization in both HIV-infected and immunocompetent patients were not found. Conclusion. HIV infection dramatically changes the spectrum of the incidence of EPTB. We recommend making changes in the system of recording patients with EPTB, allocating HIV-infected to a separate group.
Acromegaly and comorbid conditions. New possibilities of diagnosis and treatment (literature review)
Authors: Zhulidova A. U. , Dubinina I. I.
Published: January 2019

Based on the data published in Russian and foreign reference sources, an analysis of clinical-hormonal peculiarities, modern methods of treatment of acromegaly combined with polyendocrinopathies (diabetes mellitus, diffuse and nodular goiter, hypocorticoidism) and cardiovascular diseases was conducted. According to different authors, a decline in the quality and duration of life of patients is associated with significant changes in the endocrine system caused by contrainsular and stimulating effect of somatotropic hormone (STH) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) on organs and tissues. Secondary diabetes mellitus was identified in 16-46% of patients, nodular goiter in 30-70%, secondary adrenal insufficiency in 11-20% of patients. The most common cause of acromegaly is an active pituitary tumor – somatotropinoma, rarely STH is overproduced by neuroendocrine cells, located endo- and extracranially. Recent achievements in neuroendocrinology provided significant improvement of management of patients. The aim of treatment for acromegaly is to achieve clinical and biochemical remission of the disease. At present three basic methods of treatment for acromegaly are used: surgical (endonasal transsphenoidal adenomectomy), drug therapy, radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery (cyber knife). Differential and combined use of modern medical drugs in the form of monotherapy and in a combination with surgical and radiation treatment permits to achieve both clinical and hormonal remission of acromegaly improving in this way the quality and duration of life of patients. In the given review of literature modern concepts of etiology, pathogenesis, clinical peculiarities, modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of this disease are presented.
Revisited the classifier of the main dental treatment-diagnostic activities and technologies
Authors: Uspenskaya I. V. , Yurina S. V.
Published: January 2019

Starting from 1988 to the present time, dentists’ labor accounting is carried out by measuring the volumes of their work, expressed in standard units of labour input. This system of accounting is aimed at providing maximum assistance during one visit, reducing unproductive time, increasing preventive work.
The article deals with the organization and payment for primary dental care provided on an outpatient basis within the framework of the compulsory health insurance program. An assessment is made of the conformity of the "Classifier of basic health services for primary health specialized dental care, provided in outpatient settings, expressed in standard units of labour input (SULI)» to the standard time spent per 1 SULI, taking into account the new standard indicators.
Scale of cost units as per 1 SULI was defined on the basics of the most common dental practice of the day: a five-day 33-hour work week of a dentist-therapist. On the average, the standard time spent on 1 SULI is 9.9 minutes. This proves that the normative time spent on 1 SULI corresponds to the indices of the “Classifier…”, and that it is defined regarding the time norms, spent by a dentist-therapist on 1 visit (44 minutes).
Three-dimensional reconstruction of substantia nigra pars compacta of human brain
Authors: Voronkov Dmitriy N. , Salkov Vladimir N. , Khudoerkov Rudolf M.
Published: January 2019

Background. Up to the moment there is no universally accepted scheme of spatial organization of the groups of neurons of substantia nigra pars compacta of the human midbrain. A detailed study of the architectonics of this structure is necessary for pathomorphological analysis of agerelated changes in the nervous tissue and the associated neurodegenerative diseases with selective death of dopamine neurons.
Aim. To clarify the peculiarities of the morphochemical organization of the substantia nigra (SN) of a human brain and to create a threedimensional model of pars compacta.
Materials and Methods. Threedimensional reconstruction of substantia nigra pars compacta was performed on the brain autopsy material of individuals without neurological pathology (n=10, between 52 to 84 years of age) using a method of computed morphometry. Sections of the midbrain were stained by Nissl method and by an immunohistochemical method for localization of tyrosine hydroxylase – a marker of dopamine.
Results. In the SN pars compacta accumulations of neurons were identified in the form of 9 bands oriented in the rostrocaudal direction and including four areas: medial, lateral, dorsal and ventral. Morphometric analysis detected significant differences in the density of neurons and in expression of tyrosine hydroxylase between the areas of SN.
Conclusion. A model of cellular organization of SN pars compacta proposed by us on the basis of threedimensional reconstruction is characterized by a high degree of detalization as compared to similar works, and shows expressed spatial differentiation of the groups of neurons of SN which should be taken into consideration in pathomorphological examinations.
Evaluation of biological effectiveness of amino acid mixture as potential stimulator of synthetic processes in skeletal muscles
Authors: Stogov Maxim V. , Kireeva Elena A.
Published: January 2019

Background. The ability of certain amino acids to stimulate anabolic processes in skeletal muscles has been proved by fundamental research, which makes it important to search for effective agents based on amino acids for stimulation of synthetic processes in skeletal muscles.
Aim. To study the effect of oral administration of the original amino acid mixture (Larginine, Lmethionine, Lleucine, Lisoleucine) on protein, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in skeletal muscles and liver of CBA male mice.
Material and Methods. Two series of experiments were performed. In the first series (n=36), the animals were divided into three groups. In group 1 (n = 12), the mice received a diet balanced in protein and carbohydrates for two months. The animals of group 2 (n=12) were kept on a carbohydrate, proteindepleted isocaloric diet, in which wheat gliadin served as the protein source. Mice of group 3 (n=12) were kept on a diet similar to the second group, in which deficit of protein was compensated for with the tested mixture of Lamino acids. In the animals of the second series (n=36) acute liver failure was modeled by a single intraperitoneal injection of 20% carbon tetrachloride solution (CTC) in olive oil. Three days after the injection of CTC, all animals of the second series were randomly divided into three groups, depending on the received diet.
Results. The results of the first series of experiments showed that compensation for protein deficiency with amino acid mixture reliably prevented excessive buildup of glycogen in muscles, led to a decrease in lipids in tissue, and also prevented reduction in the level of muscle protein. The results of the second series of experiments showed that intake of the amino acid mixture prevented loss of protein in muscles and supported the proteinsynthetic function of the liver.
Conclusion. The study demonstrated that the tested mixture, when taken orally, can prevent disorders of proteincarbohydratelipid ratio in the muscles.
Pathomorphology of hydrocephalus associated with anomalies of development of the cerebral aqueduct
Authors: Procenko Elena V. , Peretiatko Lubov P. , Fateeva Natalya V. , Saryeva Olga P.
Published: January 2019

Aim. The aim of the study was to reveal structural peculiarities of the ventricular germinal zone and of the neocortex in newborns of 22-40 weeks gestation with congenital hydrocephalus associated with anomalies in development of the cerebral aqueduct.
Materials and Methods. The main group was the brain of newborns aged 22-40 weeks of gestation with hydrocephalus, formed with the underlying developmental anomalies of the cerebral aqueduct (n=10); comparison group (n=30) was the brain of newborns without visible pathology of the CNS with the width of the lumen of lateral ventricles not exceeding 0.5 cm. A complex pathomorphological study of the ventricular germinal zone and the neocortex in the projection of field No. 6 (cortical representation of the motor analyzer) was carried out.
Results. Hydrocephalus associated with anomalies of development of the cerebral aqueduct is characterized by disorders in formation of sulci and gyri (micropolygyria, asymmetry and breakage of the gyrification sequence), by absence of signs of remodeling of the ventricular germinal zone and by retardation of differentiation of III-VI cytoarchitectonic layers of the neocortex, with the underlying increased expression of S-100 glial protein in glioblasts of white matter, decreased expression of vimentin in vessels of periventricular region, negative expression of metalloproteinases-9 in glioblasts, of reelin in Cajal-Retzius neurons, of desmin in periventricular vessels.
Conclusion. Structural peculiarities of the ventricular germinal zone and the neocortex in newborns of 22-40 weeks of gestation with hydrocephalus, associated with anomalies in development of the cerebral aqueduct, should be considered as morphological diagnostic criteria for differentiation of the given pathology with internal hydrocephalus of a different etiology.
Antidepressant-like action of diacamphe against the background stress-induced behavioral depression
Authors: Zayka Tamara O. , Evdokimov Dmitriy V. , Abramets Igor I.
Published: January 2019

Background. It was find out the cerebroprotective properties of diacamphe – (±)-cis-3-(2’-benzimidazolyl)-1,2,2-trimethylcyclopentan-carbonic acid hydrochloride in vivo experiments in the some models of brain injury.
Aim. To investigate the neuroprotective and antidepressant-like activities of diacamphe.
Materials and Methods. It was investigated an impact of diacamphe on inhibition of the pyramidal neurons field synaptic potentials evoked by N-methyl-D-aspartate, procedure anoxia/neuroaglicemia, and H2O2 in the electrophysiological experiments on hippocampal slices for evaluating of diacamphe neuroprotective activity. It was explored in behavioral experiments the impacts of diacamphe and antidepressant imipramine on basic manifestations of behavioral depression evoked by five-days swimming stress – helplessness and anhedonia.
Results. It was ascertained in experiments on the hippocampal slices that diacamphe especially at conditions of systemic administration diminished of injury of the pyramidal neurons synapses induced by procedure anoxya/aglicemia, oxidative stress, but not N-methyl-D-aspartate action. The chronic administration of diacamphe in dose 10 mg/kg reduced the manifestations of induced by swimming stress behavioral depression, decrease duration of immobility in forced swimming test (helplessness) and increase preference of intake of sweet solution comparably with water (dilution of anhedonia). Antidepressant-like action of diacamphe differences from action of traditional antidepressant imipramine so far as diacamphe did not diminishes immobilization duration in swimming test after single administration and by more slow developing of action.
Conclusions. Diacamphe possesses neuroprotective action and therefore manifests antidepressant-like action against the background behavioral depression evoked by swimming stress.
Solving for Optimal Simple Rules in Rational-Expectations Models
Authors:   Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Dennis Richard
Published: January 2019

This paper presents techniques to solve for optimal simple monetary policy rules in rational expectations models, assuming discretion. The techniques described are notable for the flexibility they provide over the structure of the policy rule being solved for. Specifically, not all state variables need enter the policy rule allowing rules optimal conditional on a given information set to be easily constructed. The algorithms described are compared to related solution methods, and applied to the model in Clarida, Gali, and Gertler (1999).
Integrated management of the Fusarium vascular wilt disease of Cucurbita pepo in Iraq
Authors: Hussein Safaa N.
Published: January 2019

Fusarium vascular wilt disease is one of the most harmful disease that affected broad range of plant species including zucchini (Cucurbita pepo). The objective of the research was to investigate the presence of the phytopathogenic gungus Fusarium oxysporum the causal agent of the disease in zucchini fields. Forty five isolates of F. oxysporum were isolated from four locations in province of Dyala during 2014-2015. Isolate Foq9 was most virulent in the pathogenicity test in vitro. Twenty nine isolates of them amplified their DNA positively with the universal primer of F. oxysporum in the polymerase chain reaction technique (PCR). In vitro significant suppression efficiency were observed of the fungicides Topsin M 70 WP (Tm) and Tecto 500 SC (Tc) and two botanical extract solution extracted from Garlic (Gr) and Ginger (Gn) against the pathogen on the potato sucrose agar (PSA). In greenhouse experiments all of the agents decreased the percentage of disease incidence and severity significantly, while the tetra-inoculum (Tm+Tc+Gr+Gn) was superior which exhibited 0% disease incidence and severity compared to the negative control which was 95%, 79% respectively, also the combined application of the botanical extracts (Gr+Gn) reduced the disease incidence and severity significantly. All of the treatment increased plant growth criteria represented by dry weight of the plant compared to the control.
Integrated aquaculture in arid environments
Authors: Goddard Stephen , Al-Abri Fatma Saif
Published: January 2019

Around one third of the globe is classified as desert or arid (<200mm rain annually) and most such regions lack food security. Traditional freshwater aquaculture is often a marginal activity and competes with agriculture for limited water resources. Developing technologies offer new opportunities to increase productivity of aquaculture through integration with vegetable production in aquaponic systems and to reduce water requirements through the application of biofloc technology. Aquaponic systems combine aquaculture and hydroponic plant production and are integrated within a re-cycled water system. Fish waste metabolites provide the nutrients for plants grown in soil-less, hydroponic systems. Biofloc farming systems operate with minimum or zero water exchange. Suspended biofloc particles develop in fish tanks under conditions of full aeration and controlled carbon to nitrogen ratios. They comprise algae, bacteria, protozoa and particulate organic matter held in a loose matrix. They provide in-situ treatment of harmful fish metabolites, are protein rich, contain essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals and supplement the diets of filter-feeding farmed species. The integration of fish culture with vegetable production provides new opportunities for small and medium enterprises. Integrated farms occupy a small footprint, optimise the use of resources and can be built close to population centres. This paper reviews current developments in aquaponics and biofloc technology against the background of food security needs in arid regions.
Antifouling properties of chitosan coatings on plastic substrates
Authors: Al-Naamani Laila Salim
Published: January 2019

In the current study, chitosan coatings were fabricated on plastic substrata and investigated for their antifouling activities. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and water contact angle measurement (WCA) of the fabricated chitosan films showed smooth and hydrophilic surface with WCA below 60°. Chitosan coating on plastic substrate showed 88% reduction in settlement of bryozoan Bugula neritina larvae compare to the control after 3 hours incubation in dark conditions with no larval mortality during the experiment. The antimicrobial activity of chitosan was evaluated by coating of plastic panels with the prepared chitosan solution and immersing the coated samples in seawater with controlled environmental conditions. Biofilms scraped from immersed chitosan coated panels showed no bacteria after 1 week immersion. After the second week of immersion, less than 1500 bacteria/mm2 was observed on the chitosan-coated panels compared to more than 105 bacteria/mm2 on uncoated ones. Thus, this study prove the efficiency of chitosan coatings against micro- and macro-fouling.
KEMAMPUAN LITERASI MATEMATIKA PADA DISCOVERY LEARNING PENDEKATAN RME BERDASARKAN GAYA BELAJAR SISWA KELAS V
Authors: Purwanti Kristi Liani , Adriyani Zuanita
Published: January 2019

AbstrakPembelajaran matematika perlu dirancang untuk mendorong siswa memiliki kemahiran matematis, seperti kemampuan pemahaman, komunikasi, koneksi, penalaran dan pemecahan masalah matematis. Kemampuan itu diperlukan supaya siswa dapat menerapkan dan memanfaatkan informasi matematika dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Hal tersebut sejalan dengan literasi matematika. Literasi matematika menurut OECD (2016), didefinisikan sebagai kapasitas untuk mengenal dan memahami peran matematika di dunia, memecahkan masalah matematika dalam berbagai konteks, menafsirkan pernyataan matematika, dan menerapkan matematika secara rasional. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kemampuan literasi matematika siswa ditinjau dari gaya belajar Kolb siswa kelas V Madrasah Ibtidaiyah dengan pembelajaran discovery learning pendekatan RME. Metode penelitian yang dipakai adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Adapun hasil dari penelitian adalah dilihat dari 7 indikator dalam literasi matematika bahwa gaya belajar siswa tipe accommodator lebih baik dibandingkan gaya belajar lainnya. Gaya belajar assimilator dan diverger kemampuan literasi matematika siswa hampir sama tetapi gaya belajar converger paling rendah dibandingkan dari assimilator dan diverger.AbstractMathematics learning needs to be designed to encourage students to have mathematical skills, such as the ability to understand, communicate, connect, reason and solve mathematical problems. Capability is needed so students can apply and utilize mathematical information in their daily lives. This is in line with mathematical literacy. Mathematical literacy according to the OECD (2016), is defined as the capacity to recognize and understand the role of mathematics in the world, solve mathematical problems in various contexts, interpret mathematical statements, and apply mathematics rationally. The purpose of this study was to determine the students' mathematical literacy skills in terms of Kolb's learning style of class V Ibtidaiyah Madrasas with discovery learning learning the RME approach. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The results of the study are seen from 7 indicators in mathematical literacy that the accommodator type of student learning style is better than other learning styles. The assimilator learning style and the students' mathematical literacy abilities combined were similar but the lowest converger learning style was compared to the assimilator and diverger.
ISOLASI, DAN PENAPISAN CENDAWAN ENDOFIT AKAR ASAL RHIZOSFER TALAS BENENG
Authors: Khastini Rida Oktorida
Published: January 2019

Kebutuhan pangan nasional dapat dilakukan upaya diversifikasi pangan yaitu pemanfaatan kelompok umbi-umbian seperti Talas Beneng (Xanthosoma undipes K.Koch) yang merupakan salah satu jenis flora umbi-umbian khas Provinsi Banten. Produktivitas talas beneng dapat ditingkatkan yaitu salah satunya dengan menggunakan pupuk hayati mengandung mikroorganisme hidup yang bermanfaat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengisolasi dan melakukan penapisan terhadap cendawan endofit akar asal rhizosfer talas beneng sehingga dapat dikembangkan lebih lanjut sebagai pupuk hayati untuk meningkatkan produktivitas talas beneng. Sebanyak 19 isolat cendawan berhasil diisolasi melalui teknik isolasi langsung dan pengumpanan. Hasil identifikasi menunjukkan jenis cendawan dari genus Acremonium, Aspergillus, Aureobasidium, Curvularia, Fusarium, Penicillium, Paecilomyces, Trichoderma, dan beberapa isolat yang belum teridentifikasi. Berdasarkan hasil penapisan diperoleh sebanyak 12 isolat merupakan cendawan endofit akar dan 5 isolat merupakan cendawan parasit akar. Kata Kunci: Cendawan endofit akar, talas beneng, rhizosfer
TINJAUAN YURIDIS PEMBAGIAN HARTA WARISAN PASANGAN SUAMI ISTRI YANG BEDA AGAMA (PERSPEKTIF HUKUM ISLAM DAN KUHPerdata)
Authors: Istiqamah Istiqamah
Published: January 2019

According to the Law of the Republic of Indonesia no. 1 of 1974 concerning marriage under Article 2 Paragraph (1) that legal marriage is a marriage which is done according to the law of each religion and belief. Therefore, the marriage law ceded the validity of a marriage from a religious standpoint. Due to husband and wife related in inheritance that is no right of inheritance from person of different religion so that married couple of marriage of different religion can only get inheritance through will, obligation and reward. Keywords: Inheritance, Husband and Wife Different ReligionMenurut Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia No. 1 Tahun 1974 tentang perkawinan berdasarkan Pasal 2 ayat (1) bahwa perkawinan yang sah adalah perkawinan yang dilakukan menurut hukum masing-masing agama dan kepercayaan. Oleh karena itu, undang-undang perkawinan menyerahkan sahnya suatu perkawinan dari sudut agama. Akibat terhadap suami istri yang terkait dalam kewarisan yaitu tidak ada hak kewarisan dari orang yang beda agama sehingga pasangan suami istri dari perkawinan beda agama hanya bisa mendapatkan warisan melalui wasiat, wajibah dan hadiah.Kata Kunci : Harta Warisan, Suami-Istri Beda Agama