bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trypsinogen activation peptide induces HMGB1 release from rat pancreatic acinar cells
Authors: Wang Guoliang , Liu Yan , Dui Danhua , Bai Liang , Liu Yao , Tian Fei , Wei Wei
Published: September 2017

Background

The development of acute pancreatitis (AP) is associated with intracellular events in pancreatic cells, as well as with early and late inflammatory responses; however, their underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated trypsinogen activation peptide (TAP)-induced release of high mobility group box-l (HMGB1) from pancreatic acinar cells and how ethyl pyruvate (EP) affects this release.

Methodology

Pancreatic acinar cells from Sprague Dawley rats were divided into control, TAP (administered TAP), and EP (administered TAP and EP) groups. Cells were collected at 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours after TAP administration to detect HMGB1 mRNA and protein levels using quantitative PCR (qPCR) and Western blotting, respectively.

Results

The TAP and EP groups exhibited higher levels of HMGB1 mRNA and protein expression (P<0.05) than the control group. The HMGB1 mRNA and protein expression levels also increased with prolonged TAP activity (P<0.05)–especially at 12 and 24 hours (P<0.01)–and showed positive correlations with TAP activity duration (3, 6, 12, and 24 hours) (r=0.971, P<0.01; r=0.966, P<0.01, respectively).

Conclusion

TAP induces HMGB1 release from pancreatic acinar cells. A positive temporal link exists between early TAP activity and late HMGB1 expression in AP, and EP inhibits HMGB1 release.
The Dialogical Self’s Round Table: Who Sits At It and Where?
Authors: Bokus Barbara , Bartczak Marlena , Szymańska Agnieszka , Chronowska Renata , Ważyńska Agnieszka
Published: September 2017

We propose a new method to measure distances between different I-positions in internal dialogue. Subjects facing and then making a major life decision via internal dialogue can indicate the places of different voices in the dialogical self’s structure. The subjects’ task is to assign a place to themselves (narrator I) and their imaginary interlocutors at a round table. The Dialogical Self's Round Table (DSRT) task, a modified form of the Semantic Distance Task (SDT; Bartczak & Bokus, 2013, 2017), was designed so that the distances between the different I-positions could be coded numerically. Presenting the method of the DSRT, we will answer the question of which voices are activated the most often in internal dialogues, and which voices can be heard the most often from different locations at the round table. We will also analyze where the subjects place the voices they consider to be the most important.
Frühe Arzneimittelnutzenbewertung – Rückblick und Ausblick
Authors: Witte Julian , Greiner Wolfgang
Published: September 2017

Die Grundlagen der frühen Nutzenbewertung, die Beibehaltung eines freien Marktzuganges sowie eine nutzenbasierte Preisfindung haben sich sechs Jahre nach Einführung des AMNOG als tragfähig erwiesen. Nachdem in der Vergangenheit überwiegend technische Fragen zur Zusatznutzenbewertung und Preisbildung den politischen und wissenschaftlichen Diskurs bestimmt haben, rücken zunehmend versorgungspolitische Fragestellungen in den Mittelpunkt. Die Einführung eines Arztinformationssystems stellt nun eine bedeutende Weichenstellung für die Nutzenbewertung dar.
A Framework for Progressing and Regressing Core Training Within Athletic and General Populations
Authors: Gibson Neil , Williams Michael , Maitland Craig , McCunn Robert
Published: September 2017

CORE TRAINING IS AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF PHYSICAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS FOR ATHLETIC POPULATIONS AND A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF EXERCISE REGIMES DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE SYMPTOMS OF LOWER BACK PAIN WITHIN THE GENERAL POPULATION. ALTHOUGH THERE HAS BEEN A HIGH DEGREE OF RESEARCH SURROUNDING THE CORE AND ITS INVOLVEMENT IN EFFECTIVE MOVEMENT AND INJURY REDUCTION, SCOPE EXISTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL THAT HELPS PRACTITIONERS DESIGN APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS WITH SUFFICIENT VARIATION TO MAINTAIN ADHERENCE AND ENJOYMENT. THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES A SIMPLE MODEL FOR PRACTITIONERS TO FOLLOW WHEN DESIGNING AND MODIFYING TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TARGET THE MUSCULATURE OF THE CORE.
Re-Thinking Romanization of Arabic-Islamic Script
Authors: Adegoke Kazeem Adekunle , Abdulraheem Bashir
Published: September 2017

Abstract Arabic Romanization has been revolutionized by the impact of information technology. The driving-force in this regard is the need to make the reading of Arabic scripts through Romanization easier than what it is used to be. The needed vital instrument to achieve this venture requires the invention of transliteration and transcription of Arabic letters into non-Arabic letters which were successfully done in Romanization of Arabic-Islamic Scripts. Thus, the paper attempts to examine the Romanization of Arabic-Islamic Scripts in the twin discipline of Arabic and Islamic Studies in the occidental world. It is a case study research examining the historical evolution of transliteration and transcription of Arabic letters into non-Arabic letters in which the distinction and lack of uniformity of Romanization of Arabic-Islamic Scripts are fully explored. The paper would finally take us through the fundamental role played by the CJKI Arabic Romanization System (CARS) in the recent innovation in the Romanization of Arabic-Islamic Scripts in the twin discipline of Arabic and Islamic Studies in the western-oriented institution of learning. The purpose is to see what element of innovative development ushered in the recent Arabic-Islamic scholarship in the methods of transliteration and transcription of Arabic letters into non-Arabic letters. Abstrak Romanisasi Arab telah berevolusi karena dampak teknologi informasi. pendorong hal tersebut adalah adanya kebutuhan untuk membuat pembacaan naskah Arab melalui Romanisasi lebih mudah dari yang digunakan sebelumnya. Instrumen vital yang dibutuhkan untuk mencapai usaha ini memerlukan penemuan transliterasi dan transkripsi huruf Arab menjadi huruf-huruf non-Arab yang berhasil dilakukan dalam Romanisasi Skrip Arab-Islam. Dengan demikian, makalah ini mencoba untuk mengkaji Romanisasi Skrip Arab-Islam dalam disiplin ganda Studi Arab dan Islam di dunia barat. Ini adalah penelitian studi kasus yang meneliti evolusi historis transliterasi dan transkripsi huruf Arab menjadi huruf-huruf non-Arab di mana perbedaan dan kurangnya keseragaman Romanisasi Skrip Arab-Islam sepenuhnya dieksplorasi. Makalah ini akhirnya membawa kita melalui peran mendasar yang dimainkan oleh CJKI Arabic Romanization System (CARS) dalam inovasi baru-baru ini dalam Romanisasi skrip Arab-Islam dalam disiplin ganda bahasa Arab dan studi Islam di institusi pembelajaran yang berorientasi barat. Tujuannya adalah untuk melihat elemen pembangunan inovatif yang mengantar kajian Arab-Islam baru-baru ini dalam metode transliterasi dan transkripsi huruf Arab menjadi huruf non-Arab.   How to Cite : Abdulraheem, B. Adegoke, K.A. (2017). Re-Thinking Romanization of Arabic-Islamic Script. TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society, 4(1), 22-31. doi:10.15408/tjems.v4i1.5549. Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/tjems.v4i1.5549
Neoclassical versus Kaldorian explanations of Southern Europe’s productivity slowdown
Authors: Bagnai Alberto , Mongeau Ospina Christian Alexander
Published: September 2017

The productivity slowdown in European countries is among the major stylised facts of the last two decades. Several explanations have been proposed: some focus on demand-side effects, working through Kaldor’s second law of economic growth (also known as Verdoorn’s law), others on supply-side effects determined by a misallocation of the factors of production, caused either by labour market reforms or by perverse effects of financial integration (in Europe, related to the adoption of the euro). The latter explanation is put forward by some recent studies that stress how low interest rates brought about by the monetary union may have lowered productivity by inducing capital misallocation. The aim of this paper is to investigate the robustness of the latter empirical findings and to compare them with the alternative explanation offered by the post-Keynesian growth model, which instead emphasises the relation between foreign trade and productivity, along lines that go back to Adam Smith. To do so, we use a panel of industry-level data extracted from the EU KLEMS database, comparing these alternative explanations by panel cointegration techniques. The results shed some light on the role played by the single currency in the structural divergences among euro area member countries.
Optimization of protein extraction from tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.) seed using response surface methodology
Authors: Gao L.L. , Li Y.Q. , Sun G.J. , Mo H.Z.
Published: September 2017

Optimization of extraction ratio (ER) of tree peony seed protein (TPSP) was investigated using response surface methodology (RSM). The second-degree equation for ER of TPSP had high coeffi cient (0.9625) of determination. The probability (P) value of regression model signifi cance was less than 0.001 by analysis of central composite rotatable design. Relationships of ER to pH, liquid/solid ratio, squares of all factors, and cross-product factors (x2x3, x2x4, x3x4) were signifi cant (P<0.05). Whereas, extraction time, temperature, and cross-product terms (x1x2, x1x3, x1x4) were not signifi cant factors (P>0.05). Optimum extraction conditions were 3.42 h, pH 9.50, 50.80 ºC, and 9.54 ml g–1 of liquid/solid ratio with the maximum ER (43.60%) . SDS-PAGE indicated TPSP had mainly four proteins (180, 100, 60, and 35 kDa) with four subunits of 60, 48, 38, and 23 kDa. TPSP had a good amino acid composition with abundant essential amino acids (39.76%) determined by amino acid analysis.
KERAGAAN PERTUMBUHAN DAN VARIASI GENETIK ABALON Haliotis squamata Reeve (1846) HASIL SELEKSI F-1
Authors: Permana Gusti Ngurah , Rusdi Ibnu , Khotimah Fitri Husnul , Sembiring Sari Budi Moria , Haryanti Haryanti
Published: September 2017

Produksi benih abalon Haliotis squamata skala massal di hatcheri telah berhasil dilakukan di Balai Besar Penelitian dan Pengembangan Budidaya Laut Gondol, Bali. Permasalahan utama dalam budidaya abalon adalah pertumbuhan yang lambat. Keadaan tersebut diduga karena pengaruh faktor genetik dan lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui keragaan pertumbuhan dan variasi genetik abalon tumbuh cepat hasil seleksi individu. Hasil penelitian ini diketahui bahwa pembentukan populasi F-1 mempunyai pertumbuhan yang lebih baik dengan F-1 kontrol. Peningkatan bobot yang dicapai 22,15 g atau 17,93% lebih baik dibandingkan F-1 kontrol. Keragaman genetik F-1 terseleksi yang ditunjukkan dari nilai heterozigositas adalah (Ho. 0,023) terjadi penurunan 21,7% jika dibandingkan F-0. Hal ini dapat terjadi karena hilangnya beberapa allele dalam proses seleksi. Terdapat hubungan antara jumlah heterozigot pada lokus tertentu dengan pertumbuhan abalon. Hasil ini diharapkan dapat mendukung upaya meningkatkan produksi benih yang mempunyai performa fenotipe dan genotipe unggul sehingga dapat mendukung kegiatan budidaya abalon yang berkelanjutan.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN SKIMMER TERHADAP ABNORMALITAS PADA PEMELIHARAAN LARVA IKAN KERAPU BEBEK, Cromileptes altivelis
Authors: Ismi Suko , Setiadi Eri , Wardoyo Wardoyo , Tridjoko Tridjoko
Published: September 2017

Dengan keberhasilan produksi benih kerapu bebek, masih banyak kendalakendala yang harus diperbaiki di antaranya kualitas benih, yaitu morfologi benih kerapu bebek dari hasil produksi perbenihan masih ada yang cacat seperti insang terbuka, mulut bengkok, tulang belakang bengkok, dan sebagainya yang akan mengganggu pertumbuhan bila dibudidayakan, selain mempunyai harga yang murah dan rentan terhadap penyakit. Diduga salah satu penyebab cacat adalah tidak berkembangnya gelembung renang pada larva yang diakibatkan ketidakmampuan larva mengambil udara di permukaan air yang tertutup oleh lapisan minyak. Karena itu untuk membersihkan lapisan minyak di permukaan air perlu adanya penelitian penggunaan skimmer dengan waktu yang berbeda yaitu: saat larva berumur 6 hari; 15 hari, dan tanpa skimmer. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah penggunaan skimmer pada larva berumur 6 hari menghasilkan sintasan dan pertumbuhan lebih baik di samping mempunyai persentase perkembangan gelembung renang yang lebih tinggi dan persentase benih yang cacat lebih rendah dibanding dengan perlakuan yang lain.
REAL TIME RAILWAY INDICATOR
Authors: Wadkar Nishant , Joshi Abhishek , Vallakati Akshay kumar , Solanki Prof. Mittal
Published: September 2017

Railway is known as the lifeline of the Mumbai. Railway authorities have to work hard to keep this lifeline on track and on time. There are all kind trains schedules, timetable, schedule books of train timing etc. but trains do not run on time due to various reasons or causes. The moto of the project is to display the passenger information display message on the mobile phone application in real time in which data from railway server will be collected and displayed on the mobile application with the help of application programming interface (API) and database. It will also display the important messages and an announcement in the application.
简议建筑工程的施工管理及其质量控制
Authors: 张 贵强
Published: September 2017

城市化建设的不断推进以及市场经济的日渐完善，使得建筑市场竞争日趋激烈，而建筑工程现场施工管理是建筑工程施工质量保障的前提，是提高建筑企业市场竞争力的关键环节，为了充分发挥施工管理及其质量控制在建筑工程建设中的作用，本文分析了建筑工程施工管理存在的主要问题，对加强建筑工程施工管理的措施及其质量控制进行了论述分析，旨在保障建筑工程建设的顺利实施以及建筑工程的经济效益。
浅析电力调度运行存在的问题及其控制
Authors: 徐 伟杰
Published: September 2017

电力调度是电力系统运行管理过程中的重要环节，经济发展的速度越来越快，大批量的电力自动化系统在国家电网中使用，电力调度工作也变得更加复杂，电力调度的风险也有所提升。所以，规避电力调度运行的安全风险是人们可以正常用电、正常生活以及辅助社会经济发展的重要环节。
电力工程在可研决策阶段的技术经济分析
Authors: 马 晶晶 , 张 猛
Published: September 2017

现在随着科学技术的进步，国家的大力发展。出现了很多的工程项目。电力工程的建设项目也越来越多了。这样，可研性的决策阶段的技术经济分析就十分重要了。文章根据具体情况，阐述了电力工程里面的技术经济分析。提出了一些深度的要求和解决常见问题的策略。希望能够给大家一些参考。
简议建筑桩基础工程常用的施工技术及其施工管理
Authors: 郑 珠峰 , 郑 芳芝 , 卢 红
Published: September 2017

随着科技的不断进步发展，各类高技术、高质量要求的建筑日趋增多，桩基础工程施工也变得日趋重要。因此必须加强对建筑桩基础工程的施工技术及施工管理进行分析，基于此，本文简述了建筑桩基础工程常用的施工技术，对影响建筑桩基础工程施工技术选择的主要因素及其施工管理进行了论述分析。
宝能中心项目大型垃圾管道施工技术分析与应用
Authors: 孙 自飞 , 范 伟 , 高 超 , 闫 少杰
Published: September 2017

随着科技的不断进步发展，各类高技术、高质量要求的建筑日趋增多，桩基础工程施工也变得日趋重要。因此必须加强对建筑桩基础工程的施工技术及施工管理进行分析，基于此，本文简述了建筑桩基础工程常用的施工技术，对影响建筑桩基础工程施工技术选择的主要因素及其施工管理进行了论述分析。
La Lisozima Como Conservante Natural En La Elaboración De Quesos Semi-Maduros
Authors: Villa Diana , Osorio Miguel , Mejía Teresita , Toledo Norma , Haro Juan , Quevedo Luis
Published: September 2017

In the IASA II Molestina Dairy Plant, different levels of lysozyme were evaluated as a natural preservative (5, 10 and 15%). This replaces the chemical preservative (sorbic acid E300) in the production of Andean cheese (“semimaduro”). By using 256 liters of milk divided into 32 experimental units of 4 liters each, the experimental results were subjected to analysis of variance and separation of means by the Waller-Duncan test. It also went through the Test of Rating Test for organoleptic characteristics. Determining the levels of lysozyme did not affect the physico- chemical properties of cheese. It presents an average content of 37.46% moisture, 26.53% protein, 25.53% fat, 5.65% ash, and a slightly acidic pH (6.04). The preference of consumers according to the organoleptic characteristics shows that there were no differences between cheeses, receiving a score of Very Good. The initial microbiological tests identified the absence of total coliforms, molds and yeasts, which is in contrast to the 21 days of storage (shelf life). Lower amounts of microorganisms increases the levels of lysozyme, and provides better Employment answers level of 15%. The highest yield (10.25%), as well as lower production costs (4.89 USD per kg), were obtained when we prepared the semi-mature cheese with 15% of lysozyme in place of chemical preservatives. So this level is recommended in the development of Andean type cheeses.
Effects of Fluoride Release on Enamel Color Alteration
Authors: El-Saafin Mahmoud Nabil , Hadad Firas , Suciu Victor , Moldovan Marioara , Pacurar Mariana
Published: September 2017

The aim of this study is to evaluate teeth discoloration after the usage of adhesive fluoride release. Material and Method: 80 extracted healthy premolars divided into two groups were used in the study, with metal brackets being bonded in both groups,. The first group universal adhesive was applied (transbond light cure adhesive paste-Transbond XT), whereas in the second group fluoride releasing bonding material was used (opal bond MV composite and opal seal). The measurement of color parameters was performed using the spectrophotometer vita easyshade 4.0 to calculate ΔL, Δa, Δb, and ΔE. Statistical Analysis: 3-way mixed analysis of variances (ANOVA) was used to compare ΔE before using adhesive material and after the procedure. On the other hand, it was used to compare Δa, Δb, and ΔL before and after using adhesive material. The statistical significance level was established at P< 0.05. Boferroni correction was used to create mean differences between the results. Results: The result of this study showed that ΔE* values were increased in all groups. The mean difference of ΔE* value in the first group (3M adhesive material) was 2.54± 1.57. At the same time, the ΔE value in opal adhesive group was 4.43±5.4. These results showed that fluoride seal had direct effect on enamel color after a period of three months teeth storage. Results showed above the normal limit and produced visible color change on the surface of the teeth after finishing procedure. On the other hand, ΔL values were increased in both groups, with a significant difference in the first group (p value 0.04) and with no significant difference in the second group (p value 0.239). Conclusion: The highest color changes were observed after the finishing procedure in opal bond MV composites and the opal seal groups. This was done by increasing ΔE value due to the presence of fluoride release adhesive structure. Transbond light cure adhesive past-Transbond XT had acceptable clinical change after the debonding and finishing procedure by increasing ΔE value.
Trauma Roundtable: Management of an Ankle Fracture-Dislocation in an Elderly Woman with Medial Skin Compromise
Authors: Cloutier Dagan , Eagen Caitlin , Hull Jonathan , Paul Keith W. , Riehl John T.
Published: September 2017

The purpose of the JOPA Roundtable discussions is to give orthopaedic PAs insight on how each participating editorial board member would treat certain clinical scenarios in their current practice. For this Trauma Roundtable, JOPA Editor Dagan Cloutier, PA-C, asked JOPA editorial board members with expertise in orthopaedic trauma questions about the following case: an 84-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a right ankle fracture-dislocation and skin compromise on the medial aspect of the ankle.
Evaluation of Earthquake Emergency Plan Based on SD Model
Authors: Chang Ran , Zhao Qiuhong , Mladenovic Nenad
Published: September 2017

Based on the system dynamics (SD) model, this paper puts forward a quantitative method to evaluate the earthquake emergency plan in China. Firstly, we analyze the disaster system structure and the content of plan. Using the analysis results, we establish a system dynamics (SD) model and then carry out its simulation. According to the simulation results, the rescue effect using the plan of 2012 is better than that of 2006. From the policy level, in order to reduce loss, government should maintain communication smoothly, improve the ability of self and mutual help, strengthen the management of public opinion, and pay more attention to secondary disasters.
Modeling Cotton Growth and Nitrogen Status Using Image Analysis
Authors: Yang Ping , Jia Biao , Zheng Zhong
Published: September 2017

Core Ideas

The study developed an image analysis approach for extracting the color features of a cotton canopy with a digital camera.

The study verified the models using data collected from three fields of high‐yielding cotton.

Image analysis techniques have been widely used to monitor crop growth and diagnose crop N status. The main objective of this study was to develop an image analysis method for monitoring cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) growth and N status with images taken by a digital camera. The experiment was consisted of two cotton cultivars grown under five different N application rates. Ten color indices were extracted from images of the cotton canopy taken between emergence and full bloom. Results showed that nine out of ten color indices were significantly correlated with N content, leaf area index (LAI), and dry matter accumulation (DMA). Among the color indices, the green minus red index (GMRI), excess green index (EGI), green to red index (GDRI), and canopy cover (CC) had the highest correlation with the three crop properties. Models were developed to describe the relationships between the color indices (GMRI, EGI, GDRI, and CC) and the crop properties (N content, LAI, and DMA). Relationships between the color indices and the three crop properties were exponential. The models were tested in three large and representative high‐yielding cotton fields. Results showed that GMRI, EGI, GDRI, and CC are valid indicators for monitoring cotton growth and N status. Digital cameras have a good potential for monitoring cotton growth and N status.
4R framework implementation: precision ag adoption by farmers and dealers
Authors: Sposari Melinda , Flis Sally
Published: September 2017

Understanding trends in 4R practice adoption by farmers and agricultural dealers helps CCAs know where there are opportunities to increase implementation and what information is key when interacting with producers. Recently, surveys were conducted to evaluate the adoption rate and the economics linked to precision ag practice adoption. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Nutrient Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/education/classroom/classes/512
Monolith Root Sampling Elucidates Western Corn Rootworm Larval Feeding Injury in Maize
Authors: Riedell Walter E. , Osborne Shannon L.
Published: September 2017

New experimental techniques are needed to investigate spatial relationships of subterranean herbivorous insects. This study was conducted to determine if monolith soil–root sampling techniques could quantify maize (Zea mays L.) root system spatial characteristics after western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte) larval feeding. A 2‐yr field study evaluated larval injury to maize root systems under controlled western corn rootworm larval infestation. Root damage and dry weight were measured in a 20‐cm‐diam. root ball that was excavated using standard “garden‐fork” techniques. Monolith sampling was used to remove a soil block (40 cm long by 5 cm wide by 30 cm deep) in which root length was measured after grid sampling. Standard excavation revealed that larval feeding removed about one full whorl of adventitious roots and reduced root dry weight by 21%. Total root length per monolith (sum of root lengths across all grid samples) was reduced ∼26% by larval feeding. Root length density (cm of root length cm−3 of soil) was determined for each grid sample, and the distribution of root length density in the monoliths was visualized using contour plots. These plots revealed dramatic feeding injury reductions in root length density in the portion of the root system closest to the plant stem. Monolith techniques, which provided quantitative estimates of root length density changes to the adventitious root system in response to larval feeding injury, may thus be applicable for future ecological field studies investigating spatial relationships of subterranean herbivorous insects and their plant hosts and predators.
Assessing fertilizer buying behavior of emerging farmers in a South African grain producing area
Authors: Lotriet Ronald , Bisschoff Christo , Kole Aron
Published: September 2017

Fertilizer not only plays a major role in the profitability of the farmer’s business, but also represents an expensive farm input. The emerging farmer market segment is expanding and holds a great deal of potential for fertilizer companies to supply the growing need for fertilizer in this market. Almost all fertilizer marketing strategies of South African companies have been designed to cater for the commercial farming sector; however, if fertilizer suppliers want to focus on the emerging farmer market segment, they need to understand buying behavior of emerging farmers, as well as their needs when developing strategies to utilize opportunities in this developing market. This study aims to identify factors playing an important role in the buying behavior of emerging farmers in the Free State when purchasing fertilizer. The results show that service, brand, product, and learning or psychological factors highly influence emerging farmers’ fertilizer purchase decision. The study also finally draws recommendations and conclusions for managerial perusal.
STATUS ANAK DI LUAR PERKAWINAN PASCA PUTUSAN MAHKAMAH KONSTITUSI NO. 46/PUU -VIII/2010
Authors: Rokhmadi Rokhmadi
Published: September 2017

Pasca Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 46/PUU-VIII/2010 ter­tanggal 17 Februari 2012 mengenai anak di luar perkawinan men­dapat pengakuan hukum perdatanya kepada bapak biologisnya, dan dalam diktumnya me-review ketentuan pasal 43 ayat (1) Undang-Undang Perkawinan Nomor 1 Tahun 1974 menjadi “Anak yang dilahir­kan di luar perkawinan mempunyai hubungan perdata dengan ibunya dan keluarga ibunya serta dengan laki-laki sebagi ayahnya yang dapat dibuktikan berdasarkan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi dan/atau bukti lain menurut hukum mempunyai hubungan darah, termasuk hubungan perdata dengan keluarga ayahnya”. Maka UU Perkawinan No. 1 Tahun 1974 mengalami perubahan yang sangat signifikan, khusus­­­­­­nya pasal 43 ayat (1), karena UUP belum di­amandemen, se­hing­ga meresahkan masyarakat. Padahal Putusan MK adalah suatu putusan final yang berkaitan dengan uji materiil UUP, khususnya pasal 43 ayat (1). Oleh karena itu, Putusan MK ini berlaku sebagai undang-undang, sehingga substansinya berlaku general, tidak individual dan tidak kasuistik. Putusan MK menjadi norma hukum yang berlaku untuk seluruh warga negara Indonesia tentang hubung­an hukum antara anak dengan kedua orang tuanya beserta segala konsekuensi­nya, baik anak itu yang dilahirkan dalam ikatan perkawinan maupun di luar ikatan perkawinan yang sah.
BIAS GENDER DALAM VERBA: Sebuah Kajian Leksikon dalam Bahasa Inggris
Authors: Setiyaningsih Sri Isnani
Published: September 2017

Kajian gender merupakan analisis yang digunakan dalam me­nempat­kan posisi setara antara laki-laki dan perempuan untuk mewujudkan tatanan masyarakat sosial yang lebih egaliter. Tulisan ini akan mem­bahas bias gender dari sisi bahasa, karena bahasa telah mewakili sistem kehidupan masyarakat. Kemungkinan besar setiap bahasa mempunyai sisi-sisi bias gender, tidak terkecuali bahasa Inggris, dimana jenis masyarakat dalam kenyataan hidup lebih diwakili oleh kaum laki-laki dan perempuan. Bias gender pada bahasa ini lebih difokuskan pada ranah verba (kata kerja/yang menunjukan aktivitas) dalam sistem leksikon dengan melihat bagaimana struktur kosakata bahasa Inggris tersusun dalam mensimbolkan keberadaan dua jenis kelamin dan hubungan keduanya. Bias gender pada kategori ini dapat dilihat dalam empat bentuk, yaitu (1) aktivitas yang secara tradisional dianggap layak dilakukan oleh gender tertentu, (2) aktivitas yang secara tradisional biasa dilakukan oleh gender tertentu, (3) aktivitas yang memang dilakukan gender tertentu demi gender lain, dan (4) aktivitas yang secara kodrati hanya bisa dilakukan gender tertentu dan aktivitas yang mendeskreditkan atau bermakna negatif pada gender tertentu
BIMBINGAN KONSELING BAGI PEREMPUAN KORBAN KEKERASAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGA DI LRC-KJHAM SEMARANG
Authors: Muttaqin M. Asasul , Murtadho Ali , Umriana Anila
Published: September 2017

Kekerasan terhadap perempuan (istri) yang terjadi di lingkungan keluarga tidak terlepas dari adanya ketimpangan gender yang menjadi salah satu sebab terjadinya KDRT. Di Jawa Tengah, salah satu lembaga yang memiliki konsen dalam penanganan kasus KDRT adalah LRC KJHAM. Pelayanan bimbingan konseling individu dan support group bagi korban KDRT yang diberikan oleh LRC-KJHAM bersifat integral dan menimbulkan perubahan yang signifikan dari perubahan sikap dan psikologis perempuan korban kekerasan dalam rumah tangga. Melalui bimbingan konseling tersebut para individu (korban) mampu menyadari bahwa dapat mengatasi masalahnya sendiri dan sadar bahwa mereka secara bersama dapat berjuang untuk mengatasi masalah yang mereka alami.
PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN KEMAMPUAN BERHITUNG ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Nisa Lulu Choirun
Published: September 2017

Beberapa tahun terkahir ini anak usia dini dituntut untuk menguasai kemampuan berhitung sebelum masuk SD/MI. Sementara menurut psikologi mate­matika, keterampilan ber­hitung diijinkan untuk dipelajarkan ke anak asalkan konsep dasar pen­dukung­nya sudah dikuasai. Adapun kon­sep dasar pen­dukung dari keterampilan berhitung adalah ke­mampuan meng­urutkan, membandingkan, meng­umpul­kan, konsep him­pun­an, korespondensi satu-satu, dan bilang­an kardinal. Sebagaimana yang disampaikan oleh Piaget bahwa anak usia dini masuk pada tahapan sensorimotor dan praoperasi dimana pada tahapan ini anak belum mampu meng­gunakan aturan yang jelas atau logis, maka pembelajaran konsep berhitung dan pen­dukungnya tidak dapat di­sampai­kan secara formal. Oleh karena itu penggunaan media mutlak di­perlukan. Salah satu media yang dapat menjadi alternatif adalah media berbasis teknologi. Media ini mem­punyai banyak kelebihan, antara lain kemudah­an akses, tahan lama, mudah menyimpan­nya, serta dapat didesain secara fleksi­bel sesuai kebutuhan anak.Teknologi informasi juga sangat tepat untuk anak usia dini karena dapat orangtua/ pendidik dapat memasukkan unsur warna, musik, atau kari­katur yang sesuai dengan kesukaan anak. Adapun untuk menunjang keterampilan berhitung, anak dapat dikenalkan dengan kalkulator, Microsoft PowerPoint, internet, atau mobile teknologi seperti handphone dan tablet.
Especies leñosas útiles de la selva baja caducifolia en la Sierra de Nanchititla, México
Authors: Zepeda Gómez Carmen , Aguilar Cristina Burrola , Olascoaga Laura White , Soto Clarita Rodríguez
Published: September 2017

Las selvas bajas caducifolias constituyen comunidades vegetales complejas y diversas, cuya distribución y permanencia se encuentra amenazada por las actividades humanas. La finalidad de esta investigación fue documentar el uso tradicional que tiene la flora leñosa y arborescente de la selva caducifolia de la Sierra de Nanchititla y, con ello, identificar especies potenciales para la recuperación, permanencia o aprovechamiento sustentable de las selvas caducifolias regionales. Se realizaron exploraciones etnobotánicas con la aplicación de entrevistas abiertas a informantes clave de poblados cercanos o incluidos en la Reserva Natural Sierra Nanchititla. Se registraron 137 especies útiles; nueve familias botánicas concentraron 58% de la flora; la familia con el mayor número de géneros y especies fue Fabaceae. Ochenta y cinco por ciento de las especies son nativas; el componente endémico exhibió el mayor número de especies (30%), seguido del grupo de especies mesoamericanas (26%) y neotropicales (21%). Se registraron nueve categorías de uso de la flora, los más frecuentes fueron el medicinal, para la construcción y la obtención de leña. De la flora, 32.8% (45 especies) se encontró útil para tres o más propósitos, y Enterolobium cyclocarpum mostró el mayor número de usos (seis). Treinta y cuatro especies fueron citadas con uso alimenticio principalmente por los frutos que producen. Dieciséis especies se identifican con alto potencial para la restauración ecológica y la reforestación, dado que son especies nativas multipropósito e importantes prestadoras de servicios ambientales; su uso en programas de restauración podría satisfacer algunas demandas locales, mantener la cubierta arbórea y la diversidad local.
The Extracting Technology of Polysaccharide from Tartary Buckwheat
Authors: Wang Lijun , Bai Xue
Published: September 2017

Buckwheat (F. tartaricum Gaertn) has many functions of dietotherapy and health care, which are beneficial to the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, anti-cancer and so on. Buckwheat polysaccharide is one of important functional ingredients of Buckwheat. In this paper, the extracting technologies of polysaccharide from Tartary buckwheat were investigated. The results showed that the optimum parameters for the extraction is solid to liquid ratio 1:20, temperature 85?, duration 120min, extraction for 2 times, alcohol concentration 80%.
Penjadwalan Job Shop Dengan Pendekatan Algoritma Artificial Immune System
Authors: Nasution Riven , Garside Annisa Kesy , Utama Dana Marsetiya
Published: September 2017

Production scheduling is an important activity in manufacturing. Optimal scheduling affects the time of completion of the work. PT. Interpack is a company that produces packaging machines. The job schedule of the product spare part still uses the random priority rules. Use of random rules makes a lot of time delay. Delay causes operator and machine idle. Delay also causes the total time of completion of the work (makespan) and delay the greater.  So it needs to be rescheduled to work on the spare part of product. Job scheduling using the Artificial Immune System (AIS) algorithm. AIS was developed by Farmer et al. The AIS algorithm refers to the human immune system. The stages of the AIS algorithm begin with random initialization, antibody representation and gene classification, clone breeding, selection of donor antibodies, germ-line construction, gene fragment redesign, and ending with diversification of antibodies. AIS algorithm scheduling resulted in a more optimal new schedule. AIS algorithm scheduling generates a future of 6483.91 minutes. Company scheduling generates makespan of 7059.99 minutes. AIS Schedule finishes algorithm 4 days of the due date. AIS algorithm schedule increase machine utility by 1%.
Pemilihan Strategi Pemasaran Dengan Metode SWOT Dan TOPSIS
Authors: Abiddin Moh Zainal , Mas’udin Ilyas , Utama Dana Marsetiya
Published: September 2017

Marketing is an important activity of the company. The main purpose of company marketing is to increase profit. CV X is a trading company. The company’s problem is the stable product sales. Companies must determine the right marketing strategy. This study uses SWOT analysis to identify factors and formulate appropriate marketing strategies. The TOPSIS method is used to rank alternative marketing strategies. TOPSIS ranking show best and ideal strategy. Based on SWOT analysis are four marketing strategies alternative. the first priority marketing strategy is to expand the product marketing distribution network with a preference value of 0.497962. The second priority marketing strategy is to focus on one of the NPK variants with a preference value of 0.488088. The priority marketing strategy of three is to improve the quality service with a preference value of 0.465217. And four priority marketing strategy is the use of marketing strategy with the value of preference 0.462249.
The Effect of Tri Hita Karana Culture on The Organizational Commitment and Performance of The Company
Authors: Surya Ida Bagus Ketut , Wijaya Kesuma I Ketut , Kartika Dewi AA. Sagung , Ayu Sriathi AA.
Published: September 2017

The purpose of this research is to explore the cultural influences of Tri Hita Karana to organizational commitment and the performance of the company. More specific aims are testing and analyzing the cultural influences of Tri Hita Karana on performance of company and organizational commitment role as mediation of the relationship between Tri Hita Karana to the performance of company. The data were collected by cross-section through questionnaires, the unit of analysis is the Regional Water Company of Tabanan Regency. Respondents are all leaders belonging to the management of as many as 42 people. The data analysis method used to test the hypothesis is Path Analysis. The results of this study indicate that a good implementation of Tri Hita Karana culture can improve the performance of the company. Good implementation of Tri Hita Karana culture can increase organizational commitment and at the same time improve the performance of the company Further organizational commitment proved to be mediating the cultural influence of Tri Hita Karana to company performance.It is recommended that the board of directors and management further promote the culture that is embraced to even be used as guidelines for PDAM of Tabanan regency.
Green Tourism Development as Community Empowerment Efforts in Pemuteran Village, Buleleng, Bali
Authors: Suwena I Ketut , Arismayanti Ni Ketut
Published: September 2017

Pemuteran has tourism potential and stunning natural beauty. Pemuteran village communities have not been involved in tourism activities resulting maximum untapped tourist potential to the maximum, limited opportunity society are involved in tourism development, and creativity in tourism in the village. This research is objective to maximize the role of the community in various aspects of tourism development. The development of tourism is expected to: (1) empowering local communities; (2) diversification of rural tourism products; (3) demonstration model to develop green tourism; (4) produce a tourism product of high quality and competitiveness; (5) the development of a more responsible and sustainable tourism. Data were collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires, literature studies, and technical documentation. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis of IFAS, EFAS, and SWOT. The strategy resulted in the development of green tourism as an effort to increase community empowerment in economic activity in the village of Pemuteran is green tourism marketing strategy; Strategy creation and development of green tourism products; Strategy commitment and development of community-based tourism development in North Bali; The strategy for improving the quality of human resources through the mastery of information technology and entrepreneurship; Waste management strategy together and independently; Infrastructure development strategy based tourism green tourism; Strategy green tourism travel packages in Buleleng. Advice can be given is the importance of the commitment in the development of tourism development in North Bali-based green tourism; the need for management of solid waste management; the need for the identification and development of a tourist attraction; importance of improving the quality of human resources that are highly competitive; the importance of increasing public participation in the planning, implementation and monitoring of tourism development in the region.
Kinetic Solvent Effects in Organic Reactions
Authors: Slakman Belinda , West Richard
Published: September 2017

This article reviews prior work studying reaction kinetics in solution, with the goal of using this information to improve detailed kinetic modeling in the solvent phase. Both experimental and computational methods for calculating reaction rates in liquids are reviewed. Previous studies, which used such methods to determine solvent effects, are then analyzed based on reaction family. Many of these studies correlate kinetic solvent effect with one or more solvent parameters or properties of reacting species, but it is not always possible, and investigations are usually done on too few reactions and solvents to truly generalize. From these studies, we present suggestions on how best to use data to generalize solvent effects for many different reaction types in a high throughput manner.
Alteração das Taxas de IVA e Formação de Preços no Mercado
Authors: Santos António Carlos dos
Published: September 2017

O IVA é um imposto geral sobre o consumo, com uma forte matriz comunitária, baseado no método dos pagamentos fraccionados e no método de crédito de imposto (o que implica o reconhecimento aos sujeitos passivos de um direito à dedução), de forma a satisfazer o principio da neutralidade na produção e no consumo. No plano interno, o IVA incide sobre transmissões de bens e prestações de serviços (e operações assimiladas a estas). Os sujeitos passivos do imposto são as pessoas singulares ou colectivas que exercem uma actividade económica onerosa, de forma independente. Em nome do princípio da neutralidade, o IVA aplica-se aos bens e serviços de forma exactamente proporcional ao seu preço, seja qual for o número de operações ocorridas no processo de produção e distribuição anterior ao estádio de tributação. As taxas de IVA que, entre nós, podem ser de três tipos (normal, intermédia e reduzida), incidem sobre o valor tributável das transacções internas efectuadas com terceiros, sendo aquele definido como "o valor da contraprestação obtida ou a obter do adquirente, do destinatário ou de um terceiro". "Nos casos em que a contraprestação não seja definida, no todo ou em parte, em dinheiro, o valor tributável será o montante recebido ou a receber, acrescido do valor normal dos bens ou serviços dados em troca".
Merchandise Hardware: A Case Designed to Teach Students Generalized Audit Software Using Microsoft Access
Authors: Lambert S. Lane
Published: September 2017

This paper provides an educational case wherein students learn how Microsoft Access (“Access”) can be used as Generalized Audit Software (“GAS”). Students export data from an Access database provided in the case that simulates a portion of the Expenditure Cycle in the Accounting Information System (“AIS”) used by the case company. Students then import the downloaded data into another Access database where Queries and a Module are used as GAS to analyze and audit the data. In the case, students assume the roles of accounts payable manager, general ledger accountant, procurement manager and internal/external auditor, thereby learning that not only auditors but also accountants and managers can use GAS. Once the students have created and executed the Access GAS procedures illustrated in the case, they are given an assignment that includes modifying a case GAS procedure, documenting GAS procedures, and recommending and implementing improvements in the case AIS based on GAS results. The case is designed to teach students general concepts for planning and performing GAS procedures and software skills in using Access as GAS. This paper is the first educational case that illustrates how Access Modules can be used as GAS.
Purchasing Process Internal Control Assessment: A Comprenhensive Case Study Using Data Analytic Software
Authors: Le Nhung , Lehmann Constance M.
Published: September 2017

This case presents a situation in a purchasing department where potential control weaknesses need to be identified and tested. This short case is ideal for AIS or auditing classes. The students are required to perform a risk assessment, identify control objectives, design tests that would be covered in an audit and perform analysis on client-provided data. This case uses the IDEA data analytic software, but could be adjusted for use with ACL or other data analytic software. The case has been used in AIS and auditing classes and the feedback from students as to their enjoyment and learning from the case is overwhelmingly positive.
Manual vs. Computerized Practice Set: Which Achieves Learning Objectives the Best?
Authors: Fanning Kurt , Grant Rita
Published: September 2017

A major issue for accounting departments is how to adopt a user's approach to teaching the Principles level courses and still have the accounting majors adequately prepared for upper level courses. One approach is to employ a practice set within the curriculum. However, the use of a manual practice set presents several problems. The use of a computerized practice set may solve many of these issues. This paper examines this issue by testing the student's retention of information about accounting processes and procedures. The test results indicate similar outcomes from using a computerized practice set where students manually post the transactions to those students using a manual practice set. Thus, students can gain the necessary knowledge while using a computerized practice set when they post transactions. However, the test results indicate students have inferior results when using a computerized practice set that automatically posts the transactions. This suggests that student involvement in the transaction is important.

Given the computerized practice set's advantages in decreasing the time and energy expended by the accounting faculty grading practice sets and the faculty's ability to help the students remotely, a strong argument can be made for using the computerized practice set when students post the transactions. Thus, accounting departments can be more confident, in certain circumstances, to choose to use computerized practice sets.
The Effect of ComputerBased Assisted Learning on Students' Performance and Attrition in Introductory Accounting Courses
Authors: Malgwi Charles A. , Owhoso Vincent , Brown Clifford D. , Avery Earl
Published: September 2017

The Accounting Education Change Commission (AECC) values and encourages pedagogical studies that would assist in attracting students through the delivery of First Course in Accounting. The AECC identifies content and instructional methods as the two most important areas that need attention. This study examines the effectiveness of a computer-based assisted learning (CBAL) on students' performance and attrition in the first introductory accounting course. The CBAL is a modified supplemental instruction program with an interactive lecture and computer-based IT component. In a three-year experimental study, the overall grade point average (GPA) of the CBAL students were compared to that of a matched paired control group. The two cohorts were further matched on SAT scores as strong and weak, respectively. We found that there was incremental value in terms of students' performance from CBAL. That is, the GPA of the CBAL students was significantly higher than that of the control group and the attrition rate of the CBAL students is directionally lower than that of the control group. Thus, it appears that the CBAL program is effective in enhancing and improving students' grades in the first introductory accounting course.
What's Happening to Profits at Cazenovia Creations?
Authors: Garnsey Margaret , Hotaling Andrea
Published: September 2017

In this case, students assume the role of an accounting professional asked by a client to investigate why net income is not as strong as expected. The students must first analyze a set of financial statements to identify areas of possible concern. After determining the areas to investigate, the students use a database query tool to see if they can determine causes by examining transaction level data. Finally, the students are asked to professionally communicate their findings and recommendations to their client. The case provides students with experience in using query-based approaches to answering business questions. It is appropriate for students with basic query and financial analysis skills and knowledge of internal controls. A Microsoft Access database with transaction details for the final seven months of the current year as well as financial statements for the current and prior year are provided.
Stark Widths of Ar II Spectral Lines in the Atmospheres of Subdwarf B Stars
Authors: Hamdi Rafik , Ben Nessib Nabil , Sahal Bréchot Sylvie , Dimitrijević Milan
Published: September 2017

Stark broadening parameters are of interest for many problems in astrophysics and laboratory plasmas investigation. Ar II spectral lines are observed in many kinds of stellar atmospheres such as the atmospheres of B-Type stars and subdwarf B stars. In this work, we present theoretical Stark widths for Ar II spectral lines. We use the impact semiclassical perturbation approach. Our results are compared with the available experimental values. Finally, the importance of the Stark broadening mechanism is studied in atmospheric conditions of subdwarf B stars.