bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Natural gas consumption prediction in Slovenian industry – a case study
Authors: Kovačič Miha , Šarler Božidar , Župerl Uroš
Published: October 2016

In accordance with the regulations of the Energy Agency of the Republic of Slovenia, each natural gas supplier regulates and determines the charges for the differences between the ordered (predicted) and the actually supplied quantities of natural gas. Yearly charges for these differences represent up to 2% of supplied natural gas costs. All the natural gas users, especially industry, have huge problems finding the proper method for efficient natural gas consumption prediction and, consequently, the decreasing of mentioned costs. In this study, prediction of the natural gas consumption in Štore Steel Ltd. (steel plant) is presented. On the basis of production data, several models for natural gas consumption have been developed using linear regression, genetic programming and artificial neural network methods. The genetic programming approach outperformed linear regression and artificial neural networks.
Voting Behavior in Parliamentary Elections in Slovakia
Authors: Řádek Miroslav
Published: October 2016

Department of Political Science at Alexander Dubcek University in Trencin prepared its own exit poll during election day on March 5, 2016. The survey asked seven questions that were aimed at determining the preferences of the respondents concerning not only the current but also past general elections. Interviewers surveyed the choice of political party or movement in parliamentary elections in 2016 as well as preferences in past elections. Followed by questions concerning motivation to vote - when did the respondents decide to go to vote and what or who inspired this decision. The survey also tried to found out how many preferential votes did the voters give to the candidates of political parties and movements. Final question asked about expectations for the future of individual respondents. This article is the information output of the survey. The interviewers were 124 university students and its return was 1,612 sheets. The aim of this paper is to communicate the findings of this unique survey, which is unprecedented in the Slovak political science.
Institutional Design in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Aulić Ljiljana , Kalinić Zoran
Published: October 2016

The authors of the paper have been studing the electoral engineering in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the formal rules define the behavior of parties, politicians and citizens. In the first part of the hypothesis is tested whether the institutional design of Bosnia and Herzegovina contributes to the strengthening of democracy and its consolidation. We discuss the key dilemmas and challenges of the Constitution of BiH, as well as the electoral system where we’ve provided concrete examples of electoral engineering. In the second part of the paper the authors state the causes and consequences of electoral engineering in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where attention is given to the institutional design. The aim is to point out the necessary reforms of the electoral system, which is expected to reduce ethnic conflicts, the creation of democratic accountability, solving social problems, strengthening the will and confidence of voters, as well as increasing women’s quota in institutions. At the end of the work we point out the solutions, with the intention that the work will serve and contribute the scientific knowledge of institutional design in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Management in Agritourism Promotion as an Element of Support Agritourism Services by Local Authorities
Authors: Brzozowska Anna , Niedziółka Arkadiusz
Published: October 2016

The promotion of agritourism services is a very important factor of agritourism development. Owners of agritourism farms apply different promotional instruments.

The main objective of the authors’ research is to identify the management methods of promotional activity in agritourism by local authorities in municipalities of the Myslenice County. The region belongs to one of the most touristic attractive parts of Malopolska Province in Poland.

In order to achieve this ambitious objective, during the summer 2015 the surveys in all nine municipalities belonging to the Myslenice County: Dobczyce, Lubień, Myślenice, Pcim, Raciechowice, Siepraw, Sułkowice, Tokarnia oraz Wiśniowa were conducted. The researches related to the support of local governments in the development of agritourism services with regard to the promotion of agritourism.

In the theoretical part of the paper the essence and forms of promotion used in agritourism services and other different types of its support by local authorities were presented based on the literature.
Understanding the transformation of the Polish footwear industry through firm’s strategies, trade geography and spatial heritage
Authors: Kocaj Arkadiusz
Published: October 2016

The article investigates the current condition of the Polish footwear industry and its relationships with the European counterpart. Through the prism of context rooted in history, legal framework, post-socialist transformation, reorientation to export, European integration and other factors, it delivers a justification for the current state of the industry and firm strategies. The analysis encompasses main macroeconomic indicators of the industry and the sector, changes in the structure of production, external relations (primarily export) and basic data on employment. Conclusions from the analysis of data are backed by information acquired from in depth interviews conducted in 2013 and 2014 in two traditional footwear industry regions. This sector of industry was characterized by dynamic growth of production in the post war socialist period, decline following 1989, small scale inflow of foreign investment and reorientation of external relations.
Individual Differences in Statistical Learning: Conceptual and Measurement Issues
Authors: Erickson Lucy C. , Kaschak Michael P. , Thiessen Erik D. , Berry Cassie A. S.
Published: October 2016

The ability to adapt to statistical structure (often referred to as “statistical learning”) has been proposed to play a major role in the acquisition and use of natural languages. Several recent studies have explored the relationship between individual differences in statistical learning and language outcomes. These studies have produced mixed results, with some studies finding a significant relationship between statistical learning and language outcomes, and others finding weak or null results. Furthermore, the few studies that have used multiple measures of statistical learning have reported that they are not correlated (e.g., [1]). The current study assesses the reliability of various measures of auditory statistical segmentation, and their consistency over time. That is, do the generally low correlations observed between measures of statistical learning stem from task demands, the psychometric properties of the measures, or the fact that statistical learning may be a highly fragmented construct? Our results confirm previous reports that individual measures of statistical learning tend not to correlate with each other, and suggest that the somewhat weak reliability of the measures may be an important factor in the low correlations. Our data also suggest that aggregating performance across tasks may be an avenue for improving the reliability of the measures.
The MMS22L–TONSL heterodimer directly promotes RAD51‐dependent recombination upon replication stress
Authors: Piwko Wojciech , Mlejnkova Lucie J , Mutreja Karun , Ranjha Lepakshi , Stafa Diana , Smirnov Alexander , Brodersen Mia ML , Zellweger Ralph , Sturzenegger Andreas , Janscak Pavel , Lopes Massimo , Peter Matthias , Cejka Petr
Published: October 2016

Homologous recombination (HR) is a key pathway that repairs DNA double‐strand breaks (DSBs) and helps to restart stalled or collapsed replication forks. How HR supports replication upon genotoxic stress is not understood. Using in vivo and in vitro approaches, we show that the MMS22L–TONSL heterodimer localizes to replication forks under unperturbed conditions and its recruitment is increased during replication stress in human cells. MMS22L–TONSL associates with replication protein A (RPA)‐coated ssDNA, and the MMS22L subunit directly interacts with the strand exchange protein RAD51. MMS22L is required for proper RAD51 assembly at DNA damage sites in vivo, and HR‐mediated repair of stalled forks is abrogated in cells expressing a MMS22L mutant deficient in RAD51 interaction. Similar to the recombination mediator BRCA2, recombinant MMS22L–TONSL limits the assembly of RAD51 on dsDNA, which stimulates RAD51‐ssDNA nucleoprotein filament formation and RAD51‐dependent strand exchange activity in vitro. Thus, by specifically regulating RAD51 activity at uncoupled replication forks, MMS22L–TONSL stabilizes perturbed replication forks by promoting replication fork reversal and stimulating their HR‐mediated restart in vivo.
Problem gambling worldwide: An update and systematic review of empirical research (2000–2015)
Authors: Calado Filipa , Griffiths Mark D.
Published: October 2016

Background and aims

Problem gambling has been identified as an emergent public health issue, and there is a need to identify gambling trends and to regularly update worldwide gambling prevalence rates. This paper aims to review recent research on adult gambling and problem gambling (since 2000) and then, in the context of a growing liberalization of the gambling market in the European Union, intends to provide a more detailed analysis of adult gambling behavior across European countries.

Methods

A systematic literature search was carried out using academic databases, Internet, and governmental websites.

Results

Following this search and utilizing exclusion criteria, 69 studies on adult gambling prevalence were identified. These studies demonstrated that there are wide variations in past-year problem gambling rates across different countries in the world (0.12–5.8%) and in Europe (0.12–3.4%). However, it is difficult to directly compare studies due to different methodological procedures, instruments, cut-offs, and time frames. Despite the variability among instruments, some consistent results with regard to demographics were found.

Discussion and conclusion

The findings highlight the need for continuous monitoring of problem gambling prevalence rates in order to examine the influence of cultural context on gambling patterns, assess the effectiveness of policies on gambling-related harms, and establish priorities for future research.
Przestrzeń międzyludzka w powieściach Fiodora Dostojewskiego
Authors: Bukowski Jerzy
Published: October 2016

The works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky played an important role in shaping the 20th century philosophy of dialogue. His view on the novel’s protagonist is always the result of confronting his own consciousness with the consciousness of others, which is facilitated by shifting from auctorial to personal narration: the characters, describing their experiences and outlook, conduct an internal dialogue which helps them to find or make sense of their own existence.The truth about me or about another person is revealed in encounters with other people but it cannot be described with precision because the spontaneity, authenticity, and multi-dimensionality of the person would otherwise be lost. In order to give another person the credit of trust, we must open to them even if, instead of reciprocity, we encounter indifference or hatred.This article analyses such encounters of the protagonists of Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Brothers Karamazov; encounters which are replete with honesty as well as the desire to utter “a new word” (this could be a thought, an idea, an invention, a social change, a revolutionary change). In them, Dostoyevsky presents the essence of what can happen between people when they let themselves be overwhelmed by exceptional and powerful experiences and take off the masks and veils readily used every day.
Społeczna odpowiedzialność biznesu – sprzeczności, nadużycie etyczne, znaczenie idei
Authors: Guczalska Katarzyna
Published: October 2016

The author posits that corporate social responsibility (CSR), in the narrow definition of the term, is not so much a positive idea that leads towards a better future, sustainable development, and sustainable economy, but a tool in the struggle for the right to manage a corporation; the politicisation of economy; and a way to camouflage activities which do not pursue noble ethical ideas but rather financial profit. The article presents arguments for the thesis that CSR, understood as an ideology used by corporate boards, has contributed to a crisis of corporate order. This is because, as a strategy or model of management, CSR has shaped certain relations between owners and shareholders, which have contributed to the weakness of shareholder supervision and control. The author opposes the too-ready idealisation of the idea of CSR, abuse of ethics (such as moral hazard or the bailout), and the theoretical inconsistency of Kantian capitalism. The cases analysed here highlight the fact that upper management is not held accountable for the consequences of poor decision-making and mistakes, which is inconsistent with the notion of CSR. The shortcomings of CSR are brought to light through the juxtaposition of Kantian capitalism, i.e. Robert E. Freeman’s theory of stakeholders, with Milton Friedman’s model of shareholder capitalism.
Spór o możliwość i sensowność przypisywania korporacjom moralnej odpowiedzialności. Stan badań
Authors: Kwarciński Tomasz
Published: October 2016

The article seeks to determine if corporations can be expected to act in a morally responsible manner and what possible factors can make such a view sensible. The article systematises views on corporate moral responsibility. Those views range widely. They include the perspective that CSR is not possible through the belief that such responsibility is based on an appropriately understood conception of moral corporate subjectivity, to the view that it is not necessary to acknowledge a corporation’s moral subjectivity in order to assign it moral responsibility.
Cognitive Abilities of Pre- and Primary School Children with Spina Bifida in Uganda
Authors: Bannink Femke , Fontaine Johnny R. J. , Idro Richard , Van Hove Geert
Published: October 2016

This study investigates cognitive abilities of pre/primary school children without and with spina bifida in Uganda. Qualitative semi structured interviews and quantitative functioning scales measurements were combined and conducted with 133 parents, 133 children with spina bifida, and 35 siblings.  ANCOVA was used to test for differences in cognitive scores between children and siblings. Logistic regression analyses were used to study predictive demographic, impairment specific, and environmental factors of cognitive functioning. Children with spina bifida in Uganda had lower cognitive outcomes compared to their siblings. Cognitive outcomes were predicted by age, household income, motor functioning, and schooling. Better motor functioning was predicted by age, the presence of hydrocephalus, and parental support. Continence management was predicted by parental support and household income. Schooling was predicted by age, household income, and motor functioning. Limited access to neurosurgery and rehabilitative care, and schooling had a negative effect on cognitive functioning. Children of parents who have support had better motor functioning, and continence management. A holistic approach for children with spina bifida and their families, including community based rehabilitation; ensuring social support and livelihoods for parents; and access to health and education services can contribute to better cognitive outcomes.
List of reviewers
Authors: Diez Palomar Javier
Published: October 2016

Here is the list of reviewers that have contributed to REDIMAT during 2015. We thank you your effort to improve REDIMAT' quality.
Peptide phage display in biotechnology and biomedicine
Authors: Kuzmicheva G.A. , Belyavskaya V.A.
Published: October 2016

To date peptide phage display is one of the most common combinatorial methods used for identifying specific peptide ligands. Phage display peptide libraries containing billions different clones successfully used for selection of ligands with high affinity and selectivity toward wide range of targets including individual proteins, bacteria, viruses, spores, different kind of cancer cells and variety of nonorganic targets (metals, alloys, semiconductors etc.) Success of using filamentous phage in phage display technologies relays on the robustness of phage particles and a possibility to genetically modify its DNA to construct new phage variants with novel properties. In this review we are discussing characteristics of the most known non-commercial peptide phage display libraries of different formats (landscape libraries in particular) and their successful applications in several fields of biotechnology and biomedicine: discovery of peptides with diagnostic values against different pathogens, discovery and using of peptides recognizing cancer cells, trends in using of phage display technologies in human interactome studies, application of phage display technologies in construction of novel nano materials
Epigenetic markers of esophageal cancer: DNA methylation
Authors: Kit O.I. , Vodolazhskiy D.I. , Kolesnikov E.N. , Timoshkina N.N.
Published: October 2016

Adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common types of esophageal cancer with a constant tendency to increase the incidence of growth on the background of the high mortality, which makes particularly the development of new biomarkers that complement and improve the early diagnosis of this disease. Despite the impressive number of studies in routine clinical practice is used only marker of esophageal cancer – ERBB2/HER2 status. This review summarizes data on the identified epigenetic markers of the aberrant methylation of the genome, which may be useful for early detection of esophageal cancer, prognosis estimation and / or prediction of response to treatment. The development of new high-tech genome-wide screening, such as beadarray and immunoprecipitation sequencing method used for the wideband genotyping, but for the analysis of transcriptome and metilom, provides a comprehensive picture of genetic and epigenetic changes during tumorigenesis. Note the need to verify the most biomarkers on large representative samples for the development of valid diagnostic panels, suitable for large-scale screening of risk groups.
Experimental study of the influence of recombinant human lactoferrin on the levels of androgens and basic parameters of lipid and protein metabolism
Authors: Rudnichenko Yu.A. , Lukashevich V.S. , Zalutsky I.V.
Published: October 2016

System administration of human recombinant lactoferrin per os to rats for 2,5 months increased serum and testicular levels of total testosterone. The data correlated with the increase in free testosterone levels. These changes were accompanied by an increase of concentrations of steroidogenesis substrates (cholesterol, progesterone, and 17-OH progesterone) and a decrease of the estradiol content in blood serum. This resulted in the 3.6-3.8-fold increase of the testosterone/estradiol index. Basic parameters of lipid and protein were also studied. Results of this study suggest that lactoferrin administration causes activation of androgen synthesis and lipid metabolism.
The effect of sulodexide on placental mitochondria function in rats with experimental preeclampsia
Authors: Popova T.A. , Perfilova V.N. , Zhakupova G.A. , Verovsky V.E. , Ostrovskij O.V. , Tyurenkov I.N.
Published: October 2016

Substitution of drinking water for 1.8% NaCl in pregnant rats caused a pronounced increase in arterial pressure by 24,3% and urinary protein by 117% to day 21 of pregnancy. State 4 respiration of isolated placental mitochondria in the group of negative control was 3- and 1.5-fold higher with malate/glutamate and succinate as substrates than in placental mitochondria isolated from uncomplicated pregnant animals. This led to a decrease of the respiratory control ratio. These results suggest that development of experimental preeclampsia is accompanied by mitochondrial dysfunction through uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation. Daily administration of sulodexide to females with experimental preeclampsia (EP) per os at a dose of 30 LE during the whole period of gestation decreased manifestations of the disease as evidenced by a slight increase in blood pressure (by 8,6%) and less pronounces increase in urinary protein (by 58,9%). Sulodexide decreased development of mitochondrial dysfunction in EP rats as shown a decrease of non-stimulated ADP respiration with malate/glutamate and succinate (4.5- and 2.5-fold, respectively) as compared with the negative control group and the corresponding increase in the respiratory control ratio (2.5- and 1.5-fold, respectively). Thus, sulodexide reduces uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation and enhances the functional activity of mitochondria in EP animals, possibly due to its antioxidant and endotelioprotective effects.
Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Where Do We Stand?
Authors: Ahmed Marwan Awad
Published: October 2016

The association between metformin use and low vitamin B12 levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients is well-established. However, many aspects of the topic remain to be elucidated. There is still controversy on the current diagnostic approaches to vitamin B12 deficiency. It is now believed that measuring the serum levels of the vitamin may not reflect its metabolic status. Moreover, there were conflicting results from studies attempting to quantify and explore metformin-associated vitamin B12 deficiency and its clinical impacts. This article reviews the cellular functions of vitamin B12, the biomarkers utilized to define the vitamin deficiency and metformin-induced vitamin B12 deficiency with an emphasis on its prevalence and clinical impacts. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.
In Small Animal Surgery Are Alcoholic Hand Rubs Superior to Scrubbing Brushes and Antimicrobial Soap at Reducing Bacterial Counts?
Authors: Mann Alison Claire
Published: October 2016

Clinical bottom line

The current literature suggests that the use of alcohol hand rubs provide similar, if not better, reductions in bacteria colony forming units, both immediately after hand antisepsis and in the immediate postoperative period.

  
Comparison of Two Different Sampling Methods for Subgingival Plaque: Subgingival Paper Points or Mouthrinse Sample?
Authors: Nickles Katrin , Scharf Susanne , Röllke Lasse , Dannewitz Bettina , Eickholz Peter
Published: October 2016

Background: The collection of subgingival plaque samples with paper points is time‐consuming and accident‐sensitive. However, the collection of saliva is simple and contains pathogens of all intraoral surfaces. The aim of this study is to investigate whether a sampling strategy with mouthrinse (mouthrinse sample [MSP]; test) leads to results comparable with standard sampling method (multiple site test from the deepest pocket of each quadrant [MT4]; control).

Methods: In 50 patients with periodontitis, subgingival plaque was sampled from the deepest pocket of each quadrant by using paper points and by gaining saliva with saline mouthrinse. Analysis was performed using a commercially available polymerase chain reaction test for 11 periodontal pathogens.

Results: Detection frequency of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (MT4/MSP: 42%/36%), Porphyromonas gingivalis (78%/66%), Tannerella forsythia (98%/84%), Treponema denticola (94%/74%), Parvimonas micra (86%/62%), Campylobacter rectus (90%/76%), Eubacterium nodatum (64%/30%), Prevotella intermedia (58%/54%), and Eikenella corrodens (90%/82%) was higher with MT4 than MSP. For Fusobacterium nucleatum (100%/100%), there was no difference between test and control. Only detection frequency of Capnocytophaga species (68%/74%) was higher with MSP than MT4. Differences were significant for P. gingivalis, T. forsythia, T. denticola, P. micra, C. rectus, and E. nodatum.

Conclusions: There is no significant difference between MT4 and MSP for detection frequency of key pathogen A. actinomycetemcomitans. Key pathogens P. gingivalis, T. forsythia, T. denticola, P. micra, C. rectus, and E. nodatum show statistically higher detection frequencies with MT4.
REMOVED: Analisis Kepuasan Konsumen di Jatiroso Catering Service
Authors: Arianto Mukhamad , Mahmudah Nur
Published: October 2016

This article was removed at the request of the authors due to developments in the reported case.

 

Removed article: https://doi.org/10.21070/jbmp.v1i2.267

Removal notice: https://doi.org/10.21070/jbmp.v5i1.2066
Analisis Kinerja Keuangan Perbankan dengan Menggunakan Metode Camel (Studi Kasus pada PT. BPR Buduran Delta Purnama)
Authors: Setiyono Wisnu P , Aini Miftakhul Nur
Published: October 2016

Based on the provisions of The Central Bank, All Indonesian banking institutions are obliged to report their performance to the financial services authority (FSA) and always adhere to the provisions of the law prevailing in the region of Indonesia. Therefore,  all banking institutions will be assessed its performance by using CAMEL methods, including  capital, assets, management, earnings and liquidity.

By using a descriptive quantitative research method, this research employes 5 (five) aspects of banking assessment, for instance; capital ratios, we use CAR (Capital Adequacy Ratio); earning ratios and assets quality, we employes KAP (earning assets) and PPAP (Allowance for Earning Assets); Special for management aspects we apply a  survey to the general management and risk management officer; from the aspect of profitability, we utilise ROA (Return On Assets ratios) and ROA (Operating Expenses to Operating Income ratios); finally, the aspect of liquidity ratios, we use Cash Ratios and LDR (Loan to Deposit Ratios).

The result of 3 (three) years (2011 to 2013) assessments, we found that The BPR Buduran Delta Purnama has good banking performance (credit score more than 81 which the minimum score for good or bad banking performance). It is based on some benchmarks to determine the reliability of the bank after the assessment of each variable. We used a primary data obtained through questionnaires and secondary data in the form of financial statements balance sheet and income statement of PT. BPR Buduran Delta Purnama between 2011 to 2013.
EFEKTIVITAS PIJAT OKSITOSIN TERHADAP PRODUKSI ASI
Authors: Hanum Sri Mukhodim Faridah , Purwanti Yanik , Khumairoh Ike Rohmah
Published: October 2016

Breastfeeding is beneficial to maintain the resilience of the baby's body because it contains anti-infective agents. It is expected that all mothers can deliver their babies exclusively breastfed, but when when the control day 7, 50% of mothers had brought a bottle with formula milk for babies. Therefore, intensive efforts are needed to help new mothers breastfeed their babies normal order, one of them with oxytocin massage can help breast milk production.The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of massage oxytocin on milk production in mothers postpartum normal.This research method uses Quasy design experiments with quasi-experimental research design or the non-randomized design without posttest control group design. Sampling with purposive sampling. Samples of 40 people normal postpartum mothers who were divided into 2 groups, ie 20 massage respondents 20 respondents without oxytocin and oxytocin massage.The results showed the average age of mothers 20-35 years (92.5%), multiparous (70%). Based on the results of statistical analysis with the chi-square test showed that t value 9.22> t table 3.84 thus Ho is rejected and H1 is accepted.Conclusion The majority of milk production in postpartum mothers is quite normal and there is a difference between postpartum maternal milk production after getting a massage and oxytocin. Massage oxytocin is one way to facilitate and increase milk production. Massage oxytocin is one example of an independent midwife and interventions easily been in treatment stimulates milk production.
TEKNIK MENYUSUI YANG BENAR DITINJAU DARI USIA IBU, PARITAS, USIA GESTASI DAN BERAT BADAN LAHIR DI RSUD SIDOARJO
Authors: Rinata Evi , Iflahah Dini
Published: October 2016

Breastfeeding is a natural process where nearly all mother can breastfeed her baby without help from others, but in fact not all mother can breastfeed with the correct technique of breastfeeding. Based on previous studies, in Primary Health Care of Waru, 75% breastfeed mothers with wrong technique. This research is analytic with cross sectional design, using the primary data and secondary data. The sampling using the probability sampling, with the simple random sampling technique. The sample used as much as 45 persons of breastfeeding mothers than 50 population. The data was presented in the form of the frequency tabulation and cross tabulation, and then was analyzed with the test of the chi-square and the fisher exact with α = 0,05. The result of this research showed maternal age ≥ 19 years old (93,3%), multipara (68,9%), level of education senior high school (44,4%), work as house wife (68,9%), pervaginam labour (57,8%) and cesarean section (42,2%), gestation age ≥ 37 weeks (93,3%) and birth weight ≥ 2500 grams (93,3%). Most of breastfeeding technique was incorrect (53,3%) and correct breastfeeding technique (46,7%). The majority of respondent has no breast problem (82,2%). There is statistically no relationship between maternal age (p=0,142), parity (2count=0,96), gestational age (p=0,142) and birth weight (p=0,142) with correct technique of breastfeeding.
DAMPAK PSIKOLOGIS PADA KEHAMILAN REMAJA (STUDI EKPLORASI DI DESA WATUTULIS PRAMBON SIDOARJO)
Authors: Hanum Sri Mukhodim Faridah
Published: October 2016

Married aged woman should be at least 21-22 years of age to be physically and psychologically.In the village watutulis Prambon-sidoarjo many women who already face teenage pregnancy. Of the total number of pregnant women in the ANC midwife are pregnant teenage mothers as much as 2.7% in 2005, 3.7% in 2006, 4.8% in 2007, 2.9% in 2008, 3 % in 2009, 6.4% in 2010. From the above data it can be concluded there was an increase of pregnant women who were aged early / adolescents each year, it can examine the impact that caused the individual psychologically as a result of a teenage pregnancy. The purpose of this study explores the psychological impact pregnant teenagers to receive pregnancy.The research method using qualitative research. Collecting data using primary and secondary data and then conducted in-depth interviews (depth interview), respondents were three people drawn from the data midwife and that have the same characteristics, namely the age of 15-19 years and who rarely ANC. The collected data are reported or verified and presented in a descriptive picture associated with the theory.The result showedteenagersexperiencing psychological disorders are like stress, depression, cease not to continue his education and abuse in infants.Concluded that there psychological stress, depression, persecution of a baby, do not stop to go to school in pregnant women in their teens in accepting her pregnancy. Based on these studies need to be done further research how far the psychological disturbances experienced by pregnant women who were aged teenagers.
Pengembangan Kompetensi Ilmiah Siswa Berorientasi Model Pembelajaran Terpadu Tipe Connected
Authors: Setiyawati Enik
Published: October 2016

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan kemampuan siswa dalam kegiatan penyelidikan/penelitian, mengembangkan kemampuan siswa dalam bersikap ilmiah serta kemampuan siswa dalam berkomunikasi ilmiah. Penilaian kemampuan siswa dalam kegiatan penyelidikan/penelitian meliputi kemampuan menyusun penyelidikan/penelitian, memilih instrumen, mengumpulkan data, mengolah/menganalisis data serta menyimpulkan hasil. Penilaian kemampuan siswa dalam bersikap ilmiah meliputi kemampuan memperhatikan pendapat siswa lain, bekerja sama serta mengembangkan keingintahuan. Penilaian kemampuan siswa dalam berkomunikasi ilmiah meliputi kemampuan membuat laporan tertulis, menyampaikan pendapat serta menyatakan argumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang dilakukan menunjukkan adanya pencapaian yang baik pada masing-masing aspek kompetensi Dari hasil analisis tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan pembelajaran dengan model terpadu tipe connected dapat mengembangkan kompetensi ilmiah siswa.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Biologi SMP Berbasis Komputer Bahan Kajian Sistem Saraf dan Sistem Indera Pada Manusia
Authors: Wulandari Fitria Eka
Published: October 2016

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam dua tahap, tahap pertama pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran meliputi media pembelajaran, materi ajar, Rencana Pembelajaran, LKS dan THB. Tahap ke dua adalah implementasi perangkat pembelajaran. Dalam mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran mengikuti model 4-D dengan uji coba menggunakan one group pretest-posttest design. Berdasarkan temuan-temuan tersebut di atas, dapat disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran Biologi pada pokok bahasan sistem saraf dan sistem indera pada manusia dapat diimplementasikan dengan baik pada siswa kelas IX SMP YDWP Unesa Surabaya dan dapat menuntaskan hasil belajar siswa kelas IX SMP YDWP Unesa Surabaya
Long Life Education_Belajar Tanpa Batas
Authors: Yusuf Arba’iyah
Published: October 2016

Pendidikan adalah proses ynag mengandung spirit untuk membawa peserta didik menuju pada sebuah harapan. Hal ini bisa dipahami karena manusia memiliki keinginan-keinginan untuk menjadi baik dan maju dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan. Sehingga pada tataran praktis pendidikan betul-betul dibutuhkan dengan kenyataan bahwa pendidikan adalah proses yang paling efektif untuk terpenuhinya kebutuhan tersebut.

John Dewey sebagai tokoh pendidikan dari Barat menawarkan konsep pendidikan yang tidak mengenal kata “terlambat”, “terlalu tua”, atau “terlalu dini” untuk memulainya. Menurutnya; “Educational process has no end beyond it self in its own and end”. Konsep serupa dikenal kemudian dengan istilah life long education atau pendidikan seumur hidup.

Islam sebagai agama terakhir yang paling sempurna memiliki ajaran bahwa kehidupan manusia berlangsung pada dua dimensi: dimensi dunia dan dimensi akhirat. Dari pola hidup yang sedemikian luasnya, dengan pasti, Islam menawarkan pendidikan yang berlangsung tanpa batas dimana secara rinci dan praktis konsep tersebut digali untuk selanjutnya bisa diterapkan dengan dasar yang jelas.

Secara singkat dapat dikatakan : Islam sesungguhnya, menjelaskan bahwa pendidikan berlangsung sejak ruh ditiupkan ke jasad dan berakhir sampai masa berusaha di dunia usai. Hal ini artinya bahwa proses pendidikan pada generasi selanjutnya dimulai sejak calon orang tua memilih pasangan hidup. Konsep serupa manjadi salah satu landasan penting kenapa pendidikan harus berlangsung seumur hidup disamping bahwa laju perubahan mengharuskan manusia tetap menjalani proses pendidikan dengan harapan menjadi manusia ideal pada dimensi dunia dan bahagia di akhirat.
Keroncong Stamboel Sebagai Bentuk Akulturasi Budaya Urban
Authors: Destiana Evie
Published: October 2016

Keroncong Stamboel adalah salah satu bentuk dari jenis musik langgam keroncong yang merupakan hasil dari akulturasi budaya asing yang masuk ke Indonesia dan beradaptasi dengan budaya lokal, kemudian berkembang dan menjadi satu bentuk seni pertunjukan musik baru.
Optimalisasi Peran Madrasah Dalam Pengembangan Sistem Nilai Masyarakat
Authors: Rochmawati Ida
Published: October 2016

Lembaga pendidikan Islam memiiki peran ganda selain menyiapkan anak didik menguasai pengetahuan yang berguna bagi kehidupan masa depannya juga memiliki tanggung jawab sebagai wadah pembentukan karakter religius anak dalam mengarungi kehidupan sosial dan  akheratnya kelak. Madrasah sebagaimana lembaga pendidikan Islam  juga berperan dalam penanaman dan pengembangan nilai masyarakat. Adanya pergeseran nilai dan tuntutan modernisasi menyebabkan lembaga pendidikan terseret pada pragmatisme yang menekankan orientasi kelulusan anak didik semata. Tuntutan pragmatis ini seakan menepiskan tujuan  utama menyiapkan anak didik menjadi manusia yang utuh: berilmu, beriman, punya kepekaan sosial dan berkarakter.
Peningkatan Aktivitas dan Hasil Belajar dalam Pembelajaran IPS Melalui Teknik Pick Up Cards Game di SDN Kebonsari 04 Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Zahroul F Chumi , Widya Y Charisyah
Published: October 2016

Tujuan penelitian untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa kelas IVB SDN Kebonsari 04 Kabupaten Jember. Desaian penelitian yang digunakan adalah PTK dapat meningkatkan aktivitas belajar. Penelitian dilakukan sebanyak 2 siklus, tiap siklus 2 kali pertemuan. Dengan hasil pada siklus I dan siklus II. Pada siklus I, akivitas belajar siswa yang paling tinggi yaitu  memperhatikan  penjelasan  guru  (86,25%)  dan  yang  paling  rendah yaitu berdiskusi dengan kelompok (66,88%). Persentase klasikal aktivitas belajar siswa meningkat sebesar 29,6%  menjadi 74,13%  yang termasuk dalam  kategori aktif. Pada siklus II, akivitas belajar siswa yang paling tinggi yaitu  memperhatikan penjelasan  guru  (90,62%)  dan  yang  paling  rendah  yaitu  berdiskusi  dengan kelompok  (79,37%).  Persentase klasikal  aktivitas  belajar  siswa  dari  siklus  I mengalami peningkatan sebanyak 9,36% menjadi 83,49% yang termasuk dalam kategori sangat aktif. Penerapan pembelajaran melalui teknik Pick Up Cards Game pada siswa  kelas IVB di SDN Kebonsari 04 Kabupaten Jember dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar  siswa  pada  siklus  I  dan siklus  II.
Pendekatan Pengajaran Reciprocal Teaching Berpotensi Meningkatkan Ketuntasan Hasil Belajar Biologi Siswa SMA
Authors: Efendi Nur
Published: October 2016

Mutu pembelajaran Biologi masih rendah. Rendahnya mutu pembelajaran ini disebabkan oleh faktor pembelajaran yang masih berpusat pada guru (teacher centered) tanpa melibatkan siswa untuk berpatisipasi pada proses untuk mendapatkan informasi dari kegiatan pembelajaran tersebut. Pengajaran Resiprok (Reciprocal Teaching) merupakan salah satu strategi pendekatan pembelajaran yang dapat diterapkan untuk meningkatkan ketuntasan belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran biologi SMA, sehingga mutu pembelajaran mengalami ketercapaian ketuntasan hasil belajar yang ditetapkan. Tahapan Pengajajaran Resiprok adalah: (1) membaca  dan mencari ide pokok bacaan berdasarkan teks bacaan yang disediakan, (2) membuat pertanyaan, (3) menjawab pertanyaan, (4) merangkum informasi yang penting, (5) memprediksi, (6) mengidentifikasi hal-hal yang tidak jelas dari teks bacaan, (7) mengklarifikasi hal-hal yang tidak jelas tersebut.
Integrasi Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup Melalui Pembelajaran IPS di Sekolah Dasar Sebagai Alternatif Menciptakan Sekolah Hijau
Authors: Afandi Rifki
Published: October 2016

Pendidikan lingkungan hidup merupakan usaha melestarikan lingkungan dengan mengajarkan di sekolah secara formal. Pendidikan lingkungan hidup bukanlah suatu bidang studi yang berdiri sendiri. Namun, dapat di integrasikan ke dalam suatu bidang studi di sekolah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengintegrasikan pendidikan lingkungan hidup ke dalam pembelajaran IPS di sekolah dasar. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian Pustaka dengan metode studi dokumen. Hasil penelitian bahwa pendidikan lingkungan hidup dapat di integrasikan ke dalam pembelajaran IPS di sekolah dasar melalui 6 standar kompetensi dasar. Pendidikan lingkungan hidup dengan memanfaatkan lingkungan sekolah sebagai sumber pembelajaran akan menciptakan sekolah hijau.
Implementasi Pembelajaran Berbasis masalah untuk Meningkatan Prestasi Belajar Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Mutallib Abd
Published: October 2016

Pada hakikatnya, belajar adalah suatu proses kejiwaan atau peristiwa pribadi yang terjadi di dalam diri setiap individu. Belajar bukanlah konsekuensi otomatis dari perenungan informasi ke dalam benak siswa, belajar memerlukan keterlibatan mental dan kerja siswa sendiri. Penjelasan dan pemeragaan semata tidak akan membuahkan hasil belajar yang baik, tetapi pengalaman belajar yang lebih menunjukkan kaitan unsur konseptual akan menjadikan proses belajar lebih efektif. Salah satu alternatif yang dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran PAI adalah kegiatan pembelajaran dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah yang bertujuan meningkatkan prestasi dan motivasi belajar siswa dalam memahami dan menguasai pelajaran PAI. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan kelas sebanyak dua putaran. Setiap putaran terdiri dari tahap rancangan, kegiatan dan pengamatan, refleksi, dan refisi. Sasaran penelitian adalah siswa kelas VIA SDN Pinggir Papas 1 Kec. Kalianget Kab. Sumenep. Data yang diperoleh berupa hasil tes formatif, hasil pengamatan pengelolaan pembelajaran berbasis masalah dan hasil pengamatan aktivitas guru dan siswa. Dari hasil analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa kelas VIA. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari peningkatan nilai rata-rata tes hasil belajar dalam setiap siklus. Yaitu dari pra siklus (60,4), siklus I (67,02), dan siklus II (76,82), serta ketuntasan belajar siswa meningkat mulai dari pra siklus (24,3%), siklus I (40%), dan siklus II (86,48%).
Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Picture and Picture Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Siswa Menulis Karangan
Authors: Heriyanto Heriyanto
Published: October 2016

Karangan sebagai salah satu hasil karya menulis, merupakan hasil pekerjaan dari mengarang. Menulis karangan dalam penelitian ini adalah menulis karangan narasi. Salah satu masalah dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia adalah kesulitan siswa dalam menulis karangan yang baik dan benar, yang juga terjadi pada siswa kelas IVA SDN Pinggir Papas 1. Pembelajaran menulis karangan dengan menggunakan model kooperatif tipe picture and picture  diharapkan mampu meningkatkan pemahaman siswa dalam hal menulis karangan. Untuk itu, dilakukan penelitian terhadap siswa kelas IVA SDN Pinggir Papas I Kecamatan Kalianget Kabupaten Sumenep yang berjumlah 33 siswa. Penelitian dengan judul “Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Picture and Picture untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Siswa Menulis Karangan” ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan kelas sebanyak dua putaran. Setiap putaran terdiri dari tahap rancangan, kegiatan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Data yang diperoleh berupa nilai hasil LKS dan kuis individu berupa menulis karangan, lembar observasi aktivitas guru dan siswa serta penilaian penggunaan model pembelajaran kooperatif picture and picture, juga hasil respon siswa. Dari hasil analis menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe picture and picture dapat meningkatkan kemampuan menulis karangan siswa kelas IVA SDN Pinggir Papas 1. Peningkatan ini terjadi pada nilai rata-rata LKS, yaitu dari 55 menjadi 71,6. Adapun hasil karangan individu siswa dari rata-rata 56,7 dengan ketuntasan 55% menjadi 74,5 dengan ketuntasan mencapai 88% atau terjadi peningkatan sebesar 33% dari siklus I.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar IPS siswa Kelas VI SDN Kalianget Timur IX Melalui Metode Pembelajaran Kooperatif Model Jigsaw
Authors: Nurhatimah Ida Umahatin
Published: October 2016

Metode yang dimaksud adalah metode pembelajaan kooperatif model jigsaw, yaitu model belajar kooperatif dengan siswa belajar dalam kelompok kecil yang terdiri dari tiga sampai enam orang secara heterogen dan bekerja sama saling ketergantungan positif dan bertanggung jawab secara mandiri.Peneliti menemukan setiap kelompok jika melakukan kerja kelompok tidak berhasil, siswa cenderung saling menyalahkan bahkan muncul perasaan tidak adil. Akibatnya, metode kerja kelompok yang peneliti terapkan seharusnya bertujuan baik, yakni menanamkan rasa persaudaraan dan kemampuan bekerjasama, justru bisa berakhir dengan kekurang harmonisan dan rasa tidak adil. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa besar peningkatan hasil belajar IPA setelah diterapkannya metode pembelajaran kooperatif model jigsaw pada siswa kelas VI. Untuk itu digunakan metode observasi aktivitas guru dan siswa, serta metode tes yang dilakukan terhadap siswa-siswi kelas VI SDN Kalianget Timur IX Kecamatan Kalianget Kabupaten Sumenep selama dua siklus. Berdasarkan analisis data, diperoleh hasil bahwa pembelajaran IPA dengan metode pembelajaran kooperatif model jigsaw memiliki dampak positif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari nilai rata-rata hasil belajar yang diperoleh siswa pada siklus II sebesar 78,5 atau meningkat sebesar 18 jika dibanding dengan nilai rata-rata hasil belajar pada siklus I yaitu 60,5. Pada siklus II 100% siswa tuntas belajarnya dibandingkan siklus I yang hanya sebesar 60%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil belajar IPA melalui penerapan metode pembelajaran kooperatif model jigsaw pada siswa kelas VI SDN Kalianget Timur IX Kecamatan Kalianget Kabupaten Sumenep mengalami peningkatan yang sangat signifikan, yaitu sebesar 29,75% melebihi kriteria peningkatan yang ditentukan yaitu sebesar 20%.
Optimalisasi Pembelajaran IPS Pada Siswa Kelas VI Melalui Metode Contextual Teaching And Learning (CTL)
Authors: Mahfud Mahfud
Published: October 2016

Peranan guru dalam pembelajaran IPS mempunyai hubungan erat dengan dengan cara mengaktifkan siswa dalam belajar, terutama dalam proses pengembangan kemampuan dan keterampilan.Untuk mengurangi sifat verbalisme siswa dan membantah pemahaman konsep yang terdapat dalam materi IPS yang terdapat di SD, guru diharapkan memiliki kemampuan untuk mengembangkan model interaktif dalam pembelajaran IPS serta mengidentifikasi sumber-sumber pelajaran. Salah satu model interaktif yang bisa diterapkan guru salah satunya adalah model pembelajaran kontekstual atau Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL). Pembelajarn kontekstual merupakan suatu proses yang bertujuan untuk membantu siswa memahami materi pelajaran yang sedang mereka pelajari dengan menghubungkan pokok materi pelajaran dengan penerapannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.Dari hasil kegiatan penelitian tindakan kelas yang telah dilakukan dalam dua siklus terhadap siswa kelas VIA di SDN Pinggir Papas 1 Kecamatan Kalianget Kabupaten Sumenep, dan berdasarkan seluruh pembahasan dari hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan bahwaOptimalisasi Pembelajaran IPS pada Siswa Kelas VIAmelalui Metode Contextual Teaching And Learning(CTL) dapat meningkatkan kemampuan siswa memahami materi pembelajaran IPS, sehingga berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan prestasi belajar siswa, serta siswa menjadi aktif dan tertarik mengikuti proses pembelajaranyang dilaksanakan oleh guru di kelas.
Pembelajaran Berbasis Saintifik Terhadap Sikap Berpikir Ilmiah Mahasiswa Program Studi PGSD Universitas Negeri Manado
Authors: Ratunguri Yusak
Published: October 2016

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan pembelajaran berbasis saintifik dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan pembelajaran saintifik terhadap sikap berpikir ilmiah mahasiswa. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif jenis penelitian eksperimen, desain penelitian menggunakan one group pretest-postestn, subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa program studi PGSD semester II kelas C yang menempuh mata kuliah konsep dasar sains 1, teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan observasi, sedangkan analisis data menggunakan uji t. Hasil penerapan pembelajaran berbasis saintifik sebesar 95,2%, hal tersebut menunjukkan penerapan pembelajaran saintifik berjalan sangat baik. Hasil penerapan pembelajaran berbasis saintifik terhadap sikap berpikir siswa menunjukkan thitung sebesar 18,45, hal tersebut menunjukkan thitung lebih besar dari ttabel. Penerapan pembelajaran saintifik berjalan sangat baik dan sedangkan penerapan pembelajaran saintifik menunjukkan ada pengaruh terhadap sikap berpikir ilmiah mahasiswa program studi PGSD di Universitas Negeri Manado.