bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análisis teórico de los requisitos de seguridad y uso del dinero electrónico en el Ecuador
Authors: Cando Salas Eduardo Patricio , Yandun Velasteguí Marco Antonio
Published: May 2019

En este artículo se realiza un análisis teórico de los aspectos relevantes de la seguridad que utiliza el Sistema de Dinero Electrónico en base a los requisitos legales y técnicos;señalando los roles del Banco Central del Ecuador, Macro Agentes, Centros de Transacción y finalmente los usuarios, como actores principales del Sistema de Dinero Electrónico, los posibles riesgos y amenazas tecnológicas a los cuales están expuestos, como medida de prevención en el uso de los servicios de esta nueva forma de pago; otorgando así al usuario los conocimientos básicos de protección de la información, así como también sensibilizar a los macro agentes, centros de transacciones y operadoras móviles a implementar software y talento humano apropiados, generando una cultura organizacional que involucre estándares internacionales de seguridad; provocando que cada cual en su ámbito de acción incentiven al uso del dinero electrónico con el conocimiento y los controles de seguridad de la información adecuados.
Literasi Keuangan pada Generasi Milenial
Authors: Ningtyas Mega Noerman
Published: May 2019

Literasi keuangan yang rendah akan berdampak pada pembuatan keputusan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Pembuatan keputusan yang salah akan berakhir pada pengelolaan ekonomi yang buruk dan tidak efektif dapat mengakibatkan perilaku masyarakat yang rentan akan krisis keuangan dan berpotensi mengalami kerugian akibat kejahatan di sektor keuangan. Tingkat literasi keuangan akan berbeda-beda sesuai dengan ciri-ciri demografinya. Wanita, kaum minoritas dan golongan berpenghasilan rendah cenderung memiliki tingkat literasi keuangan yang rendah. Begitu juga dengan usia, usia sangat menentukan sudut pandang orang terhadap sesuatu. Generasi Y adalah generasi yang lahir di rentang tahun 1980-1994 dimana generasi ini sangat erat dengan teknologi dan memiliki kebiasaan yang berbeda dengan generasi lainnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengukur indeks literasi keuangan pada generasi milenial. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif sehingga peneliti menjabarkan indeks yang telah dihitung sebelumnya. Indeks tersebut kemudian diuji pengaruhnya dengan perilaku keuangan. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan literasi keuangan dasar dan syariah berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap perilaku keuangan. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan nilai t hitung kedua variabel yang lebih besar daripada t tabel (3,147>1,97; 2,512>1,97). Semakin seseorang paham akan konsep keuangan maka semakin ia mampu mengelola dengan baik keuangannya.
Roma Hukukunda Materfamilias Kavramı
Authors: TAHAN ORHAN Duygu
Published: May 2019

Materfamilias kavramı, fonetik karşılığı olduğu
düşünülebilen paterfamilias
kavramından içerik olarak bütünüyle ayrılmaktadır. Hukuki bir anlam taşıyan ve
hukuki bir kurum olan ailenin temelinde yer alan paterfamilias’ın aksine, materfamilias
yalnızca, kadının iffetini ve saygınlığını esas alan, bu nedenle iffetli ve
saygın kadınlara tanınan sosyal imtiyazdan ibaret olan bir terimdir. Bununla
birlikte, bu toplumsal gerçeklik, hukuk metinlerinde de kendisine yer edinmiş;
hukukçular materfamilias’ın anlamı
üzerinde durmuş, bu kavramın neleri kapsadığına ilişkin açıklamalar
yapmışlardır. Bunun yanı sıra, bu imtiyaza sahip kadınların ve saygınlıklarının
toplum içerisinde hukuken korunmasına özen gösterilmiştir. Bu kapsamda, iniuria ve lex Iulia de Adulteriis Coercendis çerçevesinde ayrıca materfamilias değerlendirmesi yapmak
gerekmiştir.
Effectiveness of Book Closing Using Web Based Accounting Online System 2.0 to Know the Company's Financial Ratios
Authors: Aisyah Euis Sitinur , Maimunah Maimunah , Martono Aris
Published: May 2019

Financial ratios are very important in a company, because it is the most effective way to find out financial data on a company by comparing the current financial statements of the company with the previous one. To facilitate this comparison, book closure can be done. Closing the book itself is useful to determine the company's financial position before closing, by looking at the final results of the profit and loss. It is known that the process of closing the book takes a long time with extra precision. However, this has become easier by using WBAOS (Web Based Accounting Online System) 2.0, because companies are more flexible in preparing financial statements, starting from the lane balance sheet, income statement, to the periodic cash flow, where this cash flow provides relevant information regarding cash in and out of the company.

 

Keywords: ​WBAOS, Financial Ratios and Book Closure.
Determinan Psikologis Ibu Rumah Tangga dengan HIV (+) di Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah
Authors: Nurhalina Nurhalina , Chusna Nurul , Rosmilawati Srie
Published: May 2019

Housewives living with HIV AIDS are a new trend in the HIV epidemic in Indonesia. Overall heterosexual transmission is the primary mode of transmission that dominates new case findings (69.6%) in 2017. Cumulative frequency of HIV/AIDS is 810 cases in Central Kalimantan. Housewives (19.4%) were the highest group after the private group. The purpose of this study was to look at the psychological determinants of housewives living with HIV (+) in Central Kalimantan Province. The method of this study was an observational analytic cross-sectional study. The population is patients who visit RSUD dr. Sylvanus Palangka Raya, RSUD dr. Murjani Sampit, Sultan Immanudin Pangkalanbun Hospital, and RSUD Dr.H Soemarno S Kuala Kapuas. Samples are excluded if there are psychiatric disorders and death sickness. The results showed that sociodemographic variables such as age, marriage history, ethnicity, education level, employment status, number of children, length of diagnosis and phase of HIV were not the psychological determinants of the respondents (p> 0.05).
Sosial Determinan dan Perilaku Merokok di Indonesia (Analisa Data Riskesdas Tahun 2013)
Authors: Nurhalina Nurhalina
Published: May 2019

Smoking is a public health problem because it can lead to various diseases for smokers and the people around him. Cigarettes kill more than half user, nearly 6 million people a year are made up of smokers and former smokers and 600 thousand non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke. When you do not control, tobacco-related deaths will rise rapidly to 8 million in the year 2030. The prevalence of smoking in Indonesia reached 36.3% in the year 2013, and on all levels of society. Smoking trends continue to increase from year to year both in men and women alike. This paper describes the smoking behavior to describe the behavior of smoking by age, gender, place of residence, education, employment, the index quintile ownership and number of cigarettes smoked per day. The source of data is secondary data Riskesdas 2013 that comprehensively analyzed through literature review and theory. The results showed that the age of 34-54 years, male gender, residence in rural, low education and have jobs with proprietary index quintile down to lower middle is a reasonably significant determinant factor on smoking behavior in Indonesia.
Pengaruh Penerapan Chronic Condition Self-Management (CCSM) terhadap Kepatuhan Pengobatan Pasien Hipertensi Peserta Prolanis BPJS di Malang Jawa Timur
Authors: Nengrum Lilis Sulistiya , Wahyudi Angga Setya
Published: May 2019

Hypertension is often called the silent killer because most people do not realize that he had hypertension. The success of the treatment is not only influenced by the quality of health services, attitudes/skills of its officers, the pattern of life of patients and their families but also influenced by patient adherence to treatment. Chronic Condition Self-Management (CCSM) is a guideline that was developed to help nurses, and health professionals on the client facilitate self-management of chronic conditions by providing a framework for effective interaction and management strategies. This study aims to determine the effect of the application of CCSM on treatment compliance. This research was conducted in the DPS dr. Suhartatik Gondang Legi in February - July 2017. The study design used was Quasi-Experimental, with pre-test and post-test with one group design. Total population 35 with a sample of 20 respondents into an intervention group, with a technique purposive sampling. The dependent variable is CCSM and independent variable and treatment compliance. Instruments using a checklist sheet and medication adherence questionnaire sheet. Based on statistical test paired t-test showed the p-value 0.000 (p <0.05), it can be concluded that there is a significant effect of the application of CCSM on treatment compliance. Based on these results, it is expected the nurse can useCCSM as a health promotion program to improve medication adherence in patients with chronic hypertension.
Functional state of pancreas in patients with chronic pancreatitis
Authors: Krylova О. О.
Published: May 2019

Аim of research is to study the functional state of the pancreas in patients with various forms of chronic pancreatitis.

Materials and methods. Complex examination of 210 patients with various forms of chronic pancreatitis (І, n=26 — obstructive, ІІ, n=56 — calcifying, ІІІ, n=78 — fibrous-parenchymal, ІV, n=50 — chronic pancreatitis complicated by pseudocyst) was carried out. Activity of enzymes (amylase, lipase, trypsin, phospholipase A) in serum, duodenal and ductal pancreatic contents was determined by common clinical techniques. In addition, content of bicarbonates was determined in duodenal and ductal contents. Exocrine pancreatic function was assessed by fecal elastase-1 level, endocrine function — by glycosylated hemoglobin level.

Results of study. Increased activity of enzymes was determined (amylase, lipase, trypsin, phospholipase A) in the serum of patients of all groups: amylase activity (61.6%), trypsin (85.9%) by 3.5 times and phospholipase A (84, 6%) — by 2.3 times in comparison with the control group (p <0,001). Most often, α-amylase activity increased in patients of I and IV groups (with the same frequency of 70.0%) due to the process exacerbation or obstacle for the pancreatic juice outflow; increased trypsin activity was more frequent in III group of patients (91,0%). According to the fecal elastase test, the highest degree of pancreatic parenchymal involvement was detected in II and III groups of patients.

Fecal elastase test showed increased level of enzymes in the duodenal and ductal pancreatic contents, increased level of bicarbonates, and decrease in the exocrine pancreatic function. Inhibition of basal pancreatic secretion and increase of debit-hour of pancreatic enzymes in duodenal contents after stimulation of the pancreas was states, which corresponds to the intraoperatively obtained data.

Conclusions. It was found out that functional activity of the pancreas was preserved in 83.3% of patients, which coincides with literature data on changes in the indices of pancreatic functional activity upon 90.0% lesion of its parenchyma.
Endoscopic and radiosurgical diagnostics and treatment of biliodigestive bleeding
Authors: Mamchich V. I. , Vereshchagin S. V. , Chaika M. A.
Published: May 2019

Aim of research is to find out the most suitable techniques for topical diagnosis of hemobilia, wirsungorrhea and, in general, biliodigestive bleeding with a broad introduction of endoscopic techniques in order to optimize treatment and reduce postoperative mortality.

Materials and methods. Opportunities for topical diagnostics of biliodigestive hemorrhages of the hepatopancreatobiliary area by single and double-balloon endoscopy (DBE), video capsule endoscopy (VCE), spiral computed tomography (SCT), were found to be not prospective. Use of angiographic techniques and minimally invasive endovascular techniques in the diagnosing and stopping of bleeding becomes a method of choice.

Results. In 11 patients with biliodigestive bleeding, the source was topically diagnosed and thrombosis of false aneurysm and its arterial branches with persistent haemostatic effect was achieved upon endogenous-venous occlusion. One patient died because of the outbreak of multiple organ failure upon liver abscess.

Conclusion. X-ray surgical diagnostics and treatment of postoperative recurrent bleeding from arteries of the hepatopancreatoduodenal area by selective angiography, followed by percutaneous embolization of the revealed source of bleeding, confirms high effectiveness of the technique. A reliable hemostasis was achieved in 11 patients with one fatal outcome due to sepsis in a patient with extensive liver abscess.
A clinicopathological study and management of odontogenic keratocyst
Authors: Rahman Mohammad Asifur , Rahman Tarin , Haider Ismat Ara
Published: May 2019

Odontogenic Keratocyst is an aggressive odontogenic cyst with a high recurrence rate. After radicular and follicular cysts, odontogenic keratocysts are the third most common cyst of the jaws and approximately 12-14% of all odontogenic cysts. It has been retermed to Keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) as it better reflects its neoplastic nature but recently it has been re classified and retermed into the cystic category. Various surgical methods have been proposed but comparatively, conservative treatment options such as Dredging methods might be the treatment of choice due to preservation of anatomical structure.

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyse the clinical, radiological and histopathological characteristics of Odontogenic Keratocyst and provide a proper management system affected by this type of lesions.

Materials and methods: The prospective study was performed in Dhaka Dental College and Hospital from a period of January 2014 to January 2018. A total number of 75 patients were selected for this study based on clinical, radiological and histopathological confirmation of odontogenic keratocysts. The treatment options were enucleation, enucleation with curettage, enucleation with peripheral ostectomy, Dredging method and surgical resection. After treatment patients were followed up 1months, 3 months and 6 months in every year at least for 5 years.

Results: Among 75 patient of odontogenic keratocyst; the mean age was 27.69±13.35 and age range was 11 to 66 years. Male were 53(71%) and 22 (29%) were female patients. 53 (70.67%) cases were found in the mandible, 15(20%) cases in the maxilla and in 7(9.33%) cases were involved in both maxilla and mandible; mandibular posterior region was the most specific region involved 37(69.81%).The most common clinical features revealed pain and swelling. Radiologically, 70.66% unilocular, 96% well defined and 94.66% radiolucent area were prominent. Bone expansion 37.38%, root resorption 30.00% and 36% were associated with an impacted tooth. Regarding treatment options enucleation with curatage 12%, enucleation, curettage & peripheral ostectomy 29.33%, Dredging 52% and surgical resection 6.6% was done. Recurrence occurred in 18 patients with recurrence rate of 24%.

Conclusion: Odontogenic keratocyst is an aggressive cyst, male predominant, posterior mandible is the commonest site and well defined unilocular radiolucency are commonest radiological feature. Radical treatment options such as resection reduced the recurrences of the tumour but higher morbidity and jaw deformity. Comparatively, conservative treatment options such as Dredging methods might be the treatment of choice due to preservation of anatomical structure. A long term follow up is paramount importance for the research and understanding the clinical pattern, behavior, treatment and recurrence of the lesion.

Update Dent. Coll. j: 2019; 9 (1): 8-15
Evaluation of Mandibular Condylar Morphology By Orthopantomogram In Bangladeshi Population
Authors: Md Anisuzzaman Mostafa , Khan Safiquer Rahman , Khan Mohammad Tariqul Islam , Abdullah Md Kamal , Afrin Alia
Published: May 2019

Background: Orthopantomograph (OPG) is one of the most common radiograph use by dental surgeon for evaluate information about teeth, Maxilla, Mandible and other bony structure. It is also available, low price and low doses of radiation. Mandibular condyle is most important landmarks of mandible, which is changes due to ageing process, developmental abnormalities, distinct diseases, trauma, endocrine shock, radio therapy etc. Panoramic radiographs remain the best screening modality for temporomandibular joint abnormalities today. Objectives: The aims at objective of observing and documentation of shapes of condyle on an orthopantomogram, which were very important for treatment of patient in different branch of dentistry specially in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Materials and Methods: This study composed radiographic evaluation of 500 condylar heads after imaging 250 digitalized OPGs taken for analysis. Then evaluate the mandibular condylar shape in 2D dimensional view (OPG).

Results: In our study, an attempt to common prevalent radiographic shapes of the condylar head on the OPG. 200 pairs of condylar heads were evaluated. Out of them 60% were oval in shape, followed by bird beak (29%), diamond (9%) and least being crooked finger (2%). Oval-oval was commonly occurring mix (67%), whereas crooked/ crooked finger was a rarity.

Conclusion: Due to low radiation exposer and availability, OPG is common chose of dentist for primary evaluate the tooth, mandible and facial skeleton. Shapes of the mandibular condyle also evaluate by OPG which showing ovaloval being most accepted in both genders.

Update Dent. Coll. j: 2019; 9 (1): 29-31
A Comparative study of Biodentine and Calcium Hydroxide as Pulpotomy Material in Primary Teeth.
Authors: Afroz Shamima , Sultana Shiren , Saki Nushrat , Wahiduzzaman Mohammad , Sheikh Md Abdul Hannan , Karim Fahd AA , Moral Ali Asgor
Published: May 2019

Background: Pulpotomy is measured as one of the most worldwide accepted favourable clinical procedure for the treatment of deciduous tooth with reversible pulpitis with carious destruction of tooth tissue.

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical and radio-graphical findings of primary tooth with reversible pulpitis by Biodentine and Calcium Hydroxide as pulpotomy material.

Study Design: Randomized comparative study.

Study place and period: Conservative Dentistry & endodontics department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, September 2013 to September 2014.

Study Population: The study population comprised of patients having primary tooth with reversible pulpitis irrespective of sex.

Methods/Procedure: According to inclusion and exclusion criteria, out of 100 primary teeth 50 teeth were treated with Biodentine (Group-A) and the remaining 50 teeth were treated with Ca(OH)2 (Group-B). Clinical and radiographic follow up examination were done at 3months,6 months and 12 months’ interval to evaluate the rate of postoperative pain, swelling and periapical radiolucency. Statistical package for Social Science (SPSS) version 17 was used to analyze the collected data

Main outcomes measures (s): 01. Pain 02. Dentinal bridge 03. Root resorption

Results: At 3 months observation period, Biodentine and Ca(OH)2 pulptomy of primary teeth showed 100% success rate in treating teeth with reversible pulpitis; neither pain nor swelling or radiographic sign of resorption was observed. At 6 and 12 months following the completion of treatment except in two case in group A and four case in group B in observation period, there results were similar to that of 3 months. Two Biodentine (4%) and four Ca(OH)2 (8%) therapy reported pain, swelling. There was no statistical difference between the two group (p>0.05).

Conclusion: So, we can say that clinical and radiographic end result of Biodentine is better than Ca(OH)2 as a pulpotomy material in mature primary tooth with reversible pulpitis.

Update Dent. Coll. j: 2019; 9 (1): 37-41
ANALISIS LITERASI BUKU AJAR BAHASA INDONESIA KARYA TITIK HARSIATI, AGUS TRIANTO, DAN E. KOSASIH KELAS VII
Authors: Purnama N. Puspita Intan , Trianto Agus , Gumono Gumono
Published: May 2019

Literesi merupakan kemampuan mengakses informasi, memahami, mengidentifikasi, mengekspresikan, mengkomunikasikan, dan menciptakan suatu karya. Oleh karena itu, berbagai upaya untuk meningkatkan penguasaan literasi sangat diperlukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi literasi dalam buku ajar Bahasa Indonesia kelas VII Karya Titik Harsiati, Agus Trianto, dan E. Kosasih. Penerbit buku ialah Pusat Kurikulum dan Perbukuan, Balitbang, Kemdikbud. Literasi membaca berdasarkan aspek pemahaman yang meliputi, (a) mengakses dan mengambil informasi dari teks; (b) mengintegrasikan dan menafsirkan; (c) merefleksikan dan mengevaluasi teks dari bacaan buku ajar Bahasa Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian dari keseluruhan isi buku ajar bahasa Indonesia kelas VII yang dianalisis menunjukkan bahwa data literasi telah tersaji dengan lengkap di dalam buku sesuai dengan KI dan KD Kurikulum 2013. Sedangkan pada aspek 3 masih ada data yang tidak terdapat yaitu indikator menyajikan tugas kepada pembaca untuk menilai informasi teks dalam buku ajar dengan sumber lain berdasarkan pengalaman pembaca. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa literasi buku ajar Bahasa Indonesia kelas VII Karya Titik Harsiati, Agus Trianto, dan E. Kosasih yang dianalisis lebih menekankan pada aspek 1 dan 2 yakni menyajikan informasi teks, ide pokok, stuktur, bahasa yang digunakan, pertanyaan yang berkaitan dengan teks, dan pertanyaan yang berkaitan dengan pendapat pribadi siswa.Kata kunci: Buku ajar, literasi.
Inisiasi Ekowisata Waduk Jatigede di Kecamatan Wado Kabupaten Sumedang, Provinsi Jawa Barat
Authors: Asti Widiya
Published: May 2019

Inisiasi ekowisata merupakan suatu langkah awal dalam pemanfaatan Waduk Jatigede sebagai lokasi wisata berbasis alam. Waduk Jatigede khususnya di Wilayah Kecamatan Wado dijadikan sebagai zona konservasi yang memiliki potensi untuk dijadikan sebagai lokasi ekowisata. Ekowisata Waduk Jatigede tentunya akan mendatangkan manfaat bagi masyarakat setempat. Tujuan dari kegiatan  ini yaitu meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap masyarakat Kecamatan Wado mengenai pengelolaan sumberdaya perairan. Kegiatan ini dilakukan menggunakan metode diskusi atau Focus Group Discussion (FGD) dengan sasaran berbagai pihak pemangku kepentingan di Kecamatan Wado. Teknik pengambilan data yang digunakan yaitu berdasarkan skala Likert serta analisis data yang digunakan yaitu statistik deskriptif. Hasil dari kegiatan inisisasi ekowisata Waduk Jatigede adanya peningkatan pada aspek pengetahuan sebesar 107,0% dan aspek sikap tercatat memperoleh nilai 662 terhadap nilai tertinggi 750 yang menunjukkan bahwa wacana inisiasi terwujudnya kegiatan ekowisata di Waduk Jatigede memperoleh respon yang sangat tinggi. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan ini masyarakat telah siap apabila  pemerintah daerah telah menetapkan kebijakan tentang pengembangan wisata di Waduk Jatigede Kabupaten Sumedang, serta adanya saran-saran dalam pengelolaan Waduk Jatigede kepada Aparat Desa.
Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Materi Aritmetika Sosial Melalui Model Pembelajaran Teams Games Tournament
Authors: Hariyani Sri , Kamunggul Oni Lemba
Published: May 2019

Improving Students' Learning Outcomes on Social Arithmetic Material Through Teams Games Tournament Learning Model. This study aims to describe the TGT learning steps that can improve the learning outcomes of social arithmetic material in class VII of PGRI 01 Singosari Middle School. This research is qualitative research with a type of classroom action research (CAR). Data sources were students of class VII D SMP PGRI 01 Singosari as many as 27 students. The procedure for collecting data in this study are (1) Observation, (2) Tests, and (3) Documentation. Stages of data analysis include reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. Examination of the validity of the data used includes (1) persistence of observation, (2) triangulation, and (3) peer examination. The results of the study showed an increase in teacher and student activity from pre-action to action I and action II. The observation results of teacher activities in action I reached a percentage of 86.23%, in action II, it increased to 95.45% with a very good category. Furthermore, the observation results of student activities in action I reached a percentage of 79.3% and in action II, it increased to 91.73%. The percentage of completeness of student learning outcomes in pre-action was 40.74%, the percentage of completeness of action I was 66.67%, and the percentage of completeness of action II was 85.18%. Thus the increase in learning outcomes from the action I to action II is 18.51%.
Effects of Proficiency and Motivation on the Choices of Language Learning Strategies
Authors: Khamkhien Attapol
Published: May 2019

The objectives of this investigation were twofold: 1) to identify language learning strategies commonly used by Thai EFL learners, and 2) to determine the roles of three variables contributing to their strategy use: language proficiency and motivation. A set of questionnaires consisting of the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL), and the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) was given to 1,405 Thai university students studying English. The analysis revealed that, in general, memory strategies were found to be the most common learning strategies, whereas social strategies were the least common. Motivation was reported to be the most significant variables affecting their choices of language learning strategies. The analysis revealed certain elucidating facts that can be utilized in future planning of English language teaching to improve the English performance of Thai learners.
The Effect of Total Physical Response Technique on the Eleventh Graders’ Speaking Ability at SMA PSKD 7 Depok
Authors: Suryaningrum Dwi
Published: May 2019

AbstractThe objective of this research was to investigate whether or not there was an effect of using Total Physical Response (TPR) technique in students’ speaking ability to the eleventh graders at SMA PSKD 7 Depok. To attain the aim, both pre and the post-test were administered to two classes consisting 25 students each. Data analysis showed that there is a significant effect of using TPR technique in students’ speaking ability; it can be seen from the mean score of the post test between experimental (67.36) and control (51.52) class. Based on the findings, it could be concluded that the use of TPR technique was effective to improve Eleventh graders’ speaking ability.

Keywords: experimental research, total physical Response technique, speaking ability
Using TGT Technique to Improve the Seventh Graders’ English Vocabulary at SMP 1 PSKD Jakarta
Authors: Marbun Saputra Marisi Holong
Published: May 2019

AbstractThe method used in this research was action research applied in two cycles. This research was conducted to improve the Seventh Graders’ English vocabulary in SMP 1 PSKD, Jakarta. The 24 students of the seventh grade who participated in this study were taught vocabularies by using the TGT technique. The quantitative data, collected using tests, were analyzed by using the independent and paired sample t-test on SPSS version 22 program. The qualitative data, collected using the researchers’ diary notes, questionaire, open ended question sheets, and observation sheets, were analyzed descriptively. The results indicated that the TGT technique improved the participants’ English vocabulary, as shown by the increase of the mean scores of the tests conducted, i.e. the pre-test 55,94 (12,5%) increased to 66,81 (50%) of post-test of cycle I and to 83,23 (87,5%) of the post-test of cycle II. The statistical test also indicated that the use of TGT significantly increased the students’ English vocabulary. Based on the findings, it could be concluded that the use of TGT technique was effective to improve the seventh grade students’ English vocabulary.

Keywords: action research, vocabulary, teams games tournament
Improving the Eight Graders’ Reading Comprehension Comprehension through Jigsaw Technique at SMP 1 PSKD
Authors: Fransiska Adelina
Published: May 2019

AbstractThe main objective of this research is to improve the eighth graders’ reading comprehension through Jigsaw technique at SMP 1 PSKD. This research is a classroom action research in two cycles. The research was done on April 12th, 2016 until May 24th, 2016. The subject of the research was the students of VIII class at SMP 1 PSKD. There were 27 students (13 males and 14 females). The instruments of the test are pre-test and post-test. The non instruments test are observation sheets, interview, and researcher’s diary notes. The improvement of the eighth graders’ reading comprehension scores can be seen from the result of the pre-test and post-test. The average score of the students in the pre-test was 49.03 points and in cycle 1 the average score of the students was 65.78 points. So the increase between the two tests was 16.75 or 34.16%. In the cycle 2, the average of students’ score was 75.85 points. The result of the posttest 1 was 65.78 points, so the increase from post-test 1 in cycle 1 to post-test 2 in cycle 2 was 10.07 points or 15.75%. The improvement from pre-test to post-test 2 was 54.70%. In addition to the score increase, jigsaw technique can improve the students’ enthusiasm in learning reading comprehension. It can be seen from the result of the interview. The participants were interested in learning reading comprehension through jigsaw technique because jigsaw technique helped them in comprehending the text. This research was also supported by the result of researcher’s diary notes. The researcher’s diary notes shows that there were a positive changed from cycle 1 to cycle 2. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that jigsaw technique could improve the eighth graders’ reading comprehension at SMP 1 PSKD.

 

Keywords: jigsaw technique, reading comprehension
The Students’ Perception on the Use of Picture to Improve Descriptive Paragraph Writing at Christian University of Indonesia
Authors: Pasaribu Elisa Tumiar
Published: May 2019

AbstractThe objectives of this study were to examine the students’ perception on the use of picture in writing descriptive paragraph and to investigate whether the students were interested in the use of picture in writing descriptive paragraph. This study was a survey using the qualitative and survey design. It involved 34 students of English Teaching Study Program, Christian University of Indonesia. To achieve the objectives, qualitative and quantitative data concerning the students’ perceptions and interest were collected through a questionnaire and interview. The survey was administered to the eight semester students of 2012/2013 academic year. To support this research the data obtained through the open ended questionnaire, interview was conducted toward four students. The quantitative data were analyzed by using Microsoft Excel 2007, while the qualitative data were analyzed descriptively. The result of this study indicated that almost all of the students agreed to use the picture in developing their descriptive paragraph writing. The use of picture in writing also helped them understand the descriptive paragraphs even though they knew there was another media, i.g. realia, which could help them write a descriptive paragraph. Thus it is sugested that the English teachers should use this technique to improve students’ descriptive paragraph writing.

Keywords: perception, picture, writing, descriptive paragraph
The Correlation between Self Assessment and Motivation in Learning English of the Second Grade Students of SMP Negeri 6 Palembang
Authors: Munjiana Munjiana
Published: May 2019

AbstractThere is no single magical formula for motivating students. Many factors affect a given student'smotivation to work and to learn. This study focused on the correlation between self assessmentand motivation in learning English of the Second Grade students of SMPN 6 Palembang. Thereare four objectives in this study:1) to find out how the second grade students of SMP N6Palembang motivation in learning English is; 2) to find out how the second grade students ofSMPN 6 Palembang self assessment is; 3) to find out whether or not there is any significantcorrelation between self assesment and motivation in learning English of The Second GradeStudents of SMPN6 Palembang; and 4) How much self assesment contribute to Students’motivation in learning English of The Second Grade Students of SMPN 6 Palembang. The datawere collected by using questionnaire of 70 students that were taken as the samples by usingrandom sampling. Then, it was analyzed by using Person’s Product Moment CorrelationCoefficient and the calculation was done by using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science).The result of the study showed that 72.9% of the second grade students of SMP N6 Palembanghad good motivation in learning English and 67.1% of the second grade students of SMPN 6Palembang also had good self assessment. In addition, the degree of correlation coefficientproved strong with the value of correlation 0.715 and self assessment itself contributed 51.1% tothe students’ motivation in learning English. From the above explanation, self assessmentproved significantly has a very important role in learning language especially English.Keywords: motivation, self assessment, English learning
Improving English Vocabulary for Second Graders Using Pictures at SD Pangudi Luhur Jakarta
Authors: Handayani Nur Fajar
Published: May 2019

AbstractThe research was conducted to investigate the role of Pictures as the teaching media in improving the Second Graders’ English vocabulary at SD Pangudi Luhur, Jakarta in Academic Year 2016/2017. To achieve the objective, the data were collected through the tests, questionnaires and observer’s sheet. The respondents consisted of 25 students. The result showed that pictures as teaching media could improve the students’ vocabulary, proved by the increase of the mean score of the pre-test and post-test 1 and 2: 61.32; 70.48; and 81.08. The findings were also strengthened by the respondents’ positive attitudes towards the media used collected through questionnaires.Keywords: vocabulary, pictures, classroom action research
Attitudes of Islamic Learning and Education Faculty Students towards English Language at Karachi University
Authors: Iqbal Nayab , Aftab Huma , Azhar Kaukab Abid
Published: May 2019

The research paper aims at studying the attitudes of the students of Islamic Learning and Education Faculty towards English at the University of Karachi. It is based on testing the hypothesis that the students of Islamic Learning Faculty have less positive attitudes towards English as compared to the students of Education faculty through a survey on first year students of both faculties. A five-point Likert scale was used to conduct a survey on 151 students of the Islamic Learning faculty and 135 students of the Education faculty. The results were calculated using an independent t-testand standard deviation which reveals that there is a minor difference in the attitudes of thestudent of both faculties. The students of the Education faculty showed more positive attitudes when asked about the importance of English as compared to the attitudes of the students of Islamic Learning Faculty. However, the difference in their attitude is negligible. As the results reveal a minor association between the attitudes of the learners and their faculty, the study; therefore, proves the null hypothesiswhich says that there is no significant difference between the attitudes of the students of both the faculties.

Keywords: attitudes; English language; t-test; standard deviation; Islamic learning faculty; education faculty; likert-scales
Serum Levels of Spexin and Kisspeptin Negatively Correlate With Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Women
Authors: KOŁODZIEJSKI P. A. , PRUSZYŃSKA-OSZMAŁEK E. , KOREK E. , SASSEK M. , SZCZEPANKIEWICZ D. , KACZMAREK P. , NOGOWSKI L. , MAĆKOWIAK P. , NOWAK K. W. , KRAUSS H. , STROWSKI M. Z.
Published: May 2019

Spexin (SPX) and kisspeptin (KISS) are novel peptides relevant in the context of regulation of metabolism, food intake, puberty and reproduction. Here, we studied changes of serum SPX and KISS levels in female non-obese volunteers (BMI<25 kg/m2) and obese patients (BMI>35 kg/m2). Correlations between SPX or KISS with BMI, McAuley index, QUICKI, HOMA IR, serum levels of insulin, glucagon, leptin, adiponectin, orexin-A, obestatin, ghrelin and GLP-1 were assessed. Obese patients had lower SPX and KISS levels as compared to non-obese volunteers (SPX: 4.48±0.19 ng/ml vs. 6.63±0.29 ng/ml; p<0.001, KISS: 1.357±0.15 nmol/l vs. 2.165±0.174 nmol/l; p<0.01). SPX negatively correlated with BMI, HOMA-IR, insulin, glucagon, active ghrelin and leptin. Positive correlations were found between SPX and QUICKI index, McAuley index, serum levels of obestatin, GLP-1 and adiponectin and orexin-A Serum KISS negatively correlated with BMI, HOMA-IR, serum levels of insulin, glucagon, active ghrelin and leptin. KISS positively correlated with QUICKI index, McAuley index and adiponectin. In summary, SPX and KISS show negative correlations with obesity, insulin resistance indices, and hormones known to affect insulin sensitivity in females. Both, SPX and KISS could be therefore relevant in the pathophysiology of obesity and insulin resistance.
Changes in Transcription Pattern Lead to a Marked Decrease in COX, CS and SQR Activity After the Developmental Point of the 22nd Gestational Week
Authors: KOLAROVA H. , KRIZOVA J. , HULKOVA M. , HANSIKOVA H. , HULKOVA H. , SMID V. , ZEMAN J. , HONZIK T. , TESAROVA M.
Published: May 2019

Tissue differentiation and proliferation throughout fetal development interconnect with changes in the oxidative phosphorylation system (OXPHOS) on the cellular level. Reevaluation of the expression data revealed a significant increase in COX4 and MTATP6 liver transcription levels after the 22nd gestational week (GW) which inspired us to characterize its functional impact. Specific activities of cytochrome c oxidase (COX), citrate synthase (CS), succinate-coenzyme Q reductase (SQR) and mtDNA determined by spectrophotometry and RT-PCR were studied in a set of 25 liver and 18 skeletal muscle samples at 13th to 29th GW. Additionally, liver hematopoiesis (LH) was surveyed by light microscopy. The mtDNA content positively correlated with the gestational age only in the liver. The activities of COX, CS and SQR in both liver and muscle isolated mitochondria significantly decreased after the 22nd GW in comparison with earlier GW. A continuous decline of LH, not correlating with the documented OXPHOS-specific activities, was observed from the 14th to the 24th GW indicating their exclusive reflection of liver tissue processes. Two apparently contradictory processes of increasing mtDNA transcription and decreasing OXPHOS-specific activities seem to be indispensable for rapid postnatal adaptation to high energy demands. The inadequate capacity of mitochondrial energy production may be an important factor in the mortality of children born before the critical developmental point of the 22nd GW.
Akt Substrate of 160 kDa Dephosphorylation Rate Is Reduced in Insulin-Stimulated Rat Skeletal Muscle After Acute Exercise
Authors: ARIAS E. B. , WANG H. , CARTEE G. D.
Published: May 2019

Because greater Akt substrate of 160 kDa (AS160) phosphorylation has been reported in insulin-stimulated skeletal muscles without improved Akt activation several hours post-exercise, we hypothesized that prior exercise would result in attenuated AS160 dephosphorylation in insulin-stimulated rat skeletal muscle. Epitrochlearis muscles were isolated from rats that were sedentary (SED) or exercised 3 h earlier (3 h post-exercise; 3hPEX). Paired muscles were incubated with [3H]-2-deoxyglucose (2-DG) without insulin or with insulin. Lysates from other insulin-stimulated muscles from SED or 3hPEX rats were evaluated using AS160Thr642 and AS160Ser588 dephosphorylation assays. Prior exercise led to greater 2-DG uptake concomitant with greater AS160Thr642 phosphorylation and a non-significant trend (P=0.087) for greater AS160Ser588. Prior exercise also reduced AS160Thr642 and AS160Ser588 dephosphorylation rates. These results support the idea that attenuated AS160 dephosphorylation may favor greater AS160 phosphorylation post-exercise.
Organotypic Culture of Neonatal Murine Inner Ear Explants
Authors: Ogier Jacqueline M. , Burt Rachel A. , Drury Hannah R. , Lim Rebecca , Nayagam Bryony A.
Published: May 2019

The inner ear is a complex organ containing highly specialised cell types and structures that are critical for sensing sound and movement. In vivo, the inner ear is difficult to study due to the osseous nature of the otic capsule and its encapsulation within an intricate bony labyrinth. As such, mammalian inner ear explants are an invaluable tool for the study and manipulation of the complex intercellular connections, structures, and cell types within this specialised organ. The greatest strength of this technique is that the complete organ of Corti, or peripheral vestibular organs including hair cells, supporting cells and accompanying neurons, is maintained in its in situ form. The greatest weakness of in vitro hair cell preparations is the short time frame in which the explanted tissue remains viable. Yet, cochlear explants have proven to be an excellent experimental model for understanding the fundamental aspects of auditory biology, substantiated by their use for over 40 years. In this protocol, we present a modernised inner ear explant technique that employs organotypic cell culture inserts and serum free media. This approach decreases the likelihood of explant damage by eliminating the need for adhesive substances. Serum free media also restricts excessive cellular outgrowth and inter-experimental variability, both of which are side effects of exogenous serum addition to cell cultures. The protocol described can be applied to culture both cochlear and vestibular explants from various mammals. Example outcomes are demonstrated by immunohistochemistry, hair cell quantification, and electrophysiological recordings to validate the versatility and viability of the protocol.
Utilization of Testimonials Menu as Submission Media Information on Buyer Satisfaction on the Website E-Commerce Raharja Internet Café
Authors: Henderi Henderi , Zcull Harph , Putri Cheetah Savana
Published: May 2019

Raharja Internet Cafe is a facility at Raharja College, which provides various needs for Raharja's private lecture activities. Raharja Internet Cafe is used to help lecture activities by facilitating students such as computers, printers and scanners. Also helps students to install or service iPad. However, sometimes the facilities available at Raharja Internet Cafe are still experiencing problems so students are less interested in visiting Raharja Internet Cafe. This study uses 2 (two) methods, namely the literature review method and questionnaire. As a result, to make it easier for sellers and buyers to know the quality of services provided by Raharja Internet Cafe to Pribadi Raharja, Raharja Internet Cafe's website is used by adding testimonials menus. In the testimonials menu, there are many testimonials that have been given by Raharja Internet Cafe users. And the results obtained from the research conducted are that Raharja Internet Cafe is very helpful in lecturing activities
The Transaction Optimization Of Color Print Sales Through E-Commerce Website Based On Yii Framework On Higher Education
Authors: Hariguna Taqwa , Yusup Muhamad , Priyadi Agung
Published: May 2019

Raharja Internet Cafe as a facility in Raharja College which is provided for Personal Raharja in helping provide the need for lecture activities. Raharja Internet Cafe has a problem, namely the sales system for applying color products that consumers have to come directly to the RIC room at LV-002 at Raharja College, but Raharja Internet Cafe cannot accommodate many consumers because of the limited area. These problems are the background for the establishment of an electronic sales system (e-commerce) based on Yii framework with the aim of facilitating the sale of color print products for consumers and staff of Raharja Internet Cafe. E-commerce website at Raharja Internet Cafe is a web-based application with a structured programming concept. The e-commerce application development Shop Copy Nicky uses 4 (four) stages in accordance with the steps that exist in software development, including the stages of observation, analysis, literature study consisting of 10 (ten) literature and implementation. The conclusion of the e-commerce website development on Raharja Internet Cafe is that the website built can make it easier for consumers to make transactions, and Raharja Internet Cafe can get comprehensive and real time reports about sales data, and payment systems for consumers that are easier because using a payment system that is done online.
LA FORMACIÓN INICIAL DE PSICOPEDAGOGOS EN CUBA. REGULARIDADES Y RETOS CONTEMPORÁNEOS
Authors: Ortiz Torres Emilio Alberto , Doce Castillo Bárbara Lidia , Mendoza Tauler Laura Leticia
Published: May 2019

La inserción de la carrera Pedagogía Psicología en las universidades pedagógicas constituye una manifestación expedita del desarrollo de la psicopedagogía en Cuba. En tal sentido, en este artículo se realiza una caracterización del desarrollo de la formación inicial de los psicopedagogos cubanos, para la determinación de sus regularidades y retos contemporáneos. Como estudio teórico, se aplicó el método histórico-lógico, en el que se complementó la cronología de los hechos con sus peculiaridades lógicas, a partir de la determinación previa de indicadores concretos que permitieron organizar el análisis como: los antecedentes en Cuba, el contexto social, histórico y político de su surgimiento y evolución, los contenidos esenciales de los planes de estudio con sus modificaciones progresivas, los enfoques teóricos predominantes y el perfil profesional del psicopedagogo. Dentro de las regularidades identificadas están, el predominio de la psicología de orientación marxista en el inicio y evolución de la carrera en los planes y programas de estudio, el enriquecimiento progresivo con otros enfoques contemporáneos de la psicopedagogía mundial, la evidente contradicción entre la práctica y la investigación psicopedagógicas y la supervivencia de diseños curriculares que no reflejan explícitamente dicha integración. Esto deviene en uno de los retos actuales para elevar la calidad en la formación de dicho profesional.
UNA METODOLOGÍA PARA LA GENERALIZACIÓN DE RESULTADOS DE LA ACTIVIDAD CIENTÍFICA EN LA PRÁCTICA EDUCATIVA
Authors: Proenza Garrido Yolanda Cruz , Marrero Silva Humberto , Romero Rodríguez Raúl Hermenegildo
Published: May 2019

El siguiente artículo trata sobre una sistematización realizada sobre el concepto de metodología. Para ello, se muestra como se ha definido de variadas maneras; las que varían en dependencia del plano desde el cual se precisan. Lo anterior, presupone que conceptualmente puede ser entendida desde un punto de vista general, particular o específico. Al respecto,  el trabajo tiene como objetivo presentar los resultados de la metodología que se construye como resultado científico. De manera que, fue necesario prestarle atención a los elementos que la componen; entre los que se encuentran; métodos, procedimientos y técnicas. Estos, permiten presentar los resultados de la generalización de la actividad científica. Además, a partir del impacto que recibe la ciencia pedagógica, están dirigidas a enriquecer; la investigación pedagógica, la teoría pedagógica, o la práctica pedagógica. Lo anterior, implica un ejemplo de aplicación a un estudio de profundización para la generalización de los resultados científicos a la formación inicial del profesional de educación en las universidades.