bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Planning and Validating a Curriculum of Global Citizenship Education in Elementary Schools of Iran's Educational System
Authors: Poursalim Abbas , Arefi Mahbobe , Fathi Vajargah Kourosh
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study was to explore and delineate the curriculum of global citizenship education in elementary schools of Iran's educational system and to develop an exploratory model. In this exploratory research, based on the grounded theory, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 34 active members in the field of global citizenship. The themes and sub-themes of the curriculum of global citizenship education and their associations were explored within three steps of open, axial, and selective coding. To generalize the results of the qualitative phase and to validate the resulting model, a questionnaire was designed and completed by 387 elementary school teachers in Tehran, Iran. The analysis process in the qualitative phase included twelve themes of attention to necessity, goals, content, teacher’s role, teaching-learning methods, evaluation, time, location, materials and resources, organizational factors, implicit learning, and program outcomes. In the quantitative phase, the hypotheses derived from the qualitative analysis were confirmed. Finally, according to the findings and the results, some guidelines are provided for implementing the program.
EFL Learners’ Comprehension of Scalar Emotion Verbs
Authors: Saka Ismail
Published: January 2021

This study investigated EFL learners’ comprehension of scalar properties of three types of emotion verbs, namely, fear type, liking and disliking emotion verbs and compare their performance with instructors and native speakers of English. The participants were 38 non-native pre-service teachers from ELT department at a state university in Turkey, 11 ELT instructors at different universities and 10 native speakers from the USA and the UK. The data were collected through a scale construction task according to participants’ judgements on scalar emotion verbs in terms of their relative order on a linear scale. The results revealed that in terms of constructing consistent scales with with previously determined scales in literatutre, pre-service teachers performed poorly for fear-type and disliking emotion verbs, they were partly successful in constructing consistent scales for liking verbs. It was also found that similarly instructors performed poorly in constructing scales for fear-type and disliking verbs, but they were better than pre-service teachers. They were also successful in constructing scales for liking verbs. Native speakers were successful in fear-type and liking verbs; however, like non-native participants, they performed poorly in constructing consistent scales for disliking verbs. This means that there may be cross-cultural differences among participants’ judgement of emotion verbs on a linear scale in terms of their intensity. This study may provide valuable information for the studies on lexical resources (e.g., VerbNet, WordNet etc.) Previous studies (e.g. Fellbaum & Mathieu,2014; Sheinman, & Tokunaga, 2009) show a way to represent the scalar properties of emotion verbs in WordNet, and other possible extensions to additional verb families can cause a more subtle semantic analysis of emotion verbs in lexical databases with potential benefits for automatic inferencing, language pedagogy and translation. This study may contribute to semantic analysis of emotion verbs in lexical databases. It may also provide some implications for students, language teachers, and policy makers in terms of vocabulary learning and teaching.
The Role of Toll-Like Cell Receptor 2 (Arg753gln) Polymorphism in Allergen Sensitization and Disease Severity in Atopic Dermatitis Patients
Authors: E. ELBadawy Nissreen , E Mostafa Nahed , Gharib Khaled
Published: January 2021

Background: Variations in Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) encoding gene have been
associated with atopic conditions. Objective: The present work aims to analyze single
nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of TLR2 gene Arg753Gln in atopic dermatitis (AD) and
its association with allergen sensitization and disease severity. Methodology: 110 AD
patients and 75 healthy controls were enrolled and subjected to genotyping of TLR2 gene
Arg753Gln by restriction enzyme analysis and allergy investigations. Results: TLR2
Arg753Gln SNP was significantly more frequent in the patients (48%) in comparison to
the healthy group (32%) (0R= 1.7). Individuals with the G/A genotype were at a higher
risk for AD development by two times. Inhalant allergens specific IgE were distinguished
in 80 % of patients with TLR2 gene polymorphism. Conclusion: GA genotype of TLR2
gene is more dominant in severe cases of atopic dermatitis and associated with
sensitization to certain inhalant allergens as house dust mites and pollens.
Skin and Nasal Colonization with Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Children with Atopic Dermatitis
Authors: Mohamed Tamer , Abushaikha Izzedin
Published: January 2021

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with
multifactorial etiologies, Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) and methicillinresistant S.aureus (MRSA) that naturally colonize skin and nose are prevalent among
children with AD. Objectives: was to determine the prevalence of S.aureus and MRSA
colonization of skin lesions and nose of AD children. Methodology: 40 children diagnosed
as AD from Dermatology Clinic of Najran Armed Forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia, were
included in the study; separate swabs from skin lesions & nose of each AD patient were
tested for S.aureus and MRSA colonization using the conventional culture based Vitek 2
system and the molecular BD Max MRSA XT assay. Results: Using the conventional Vitek
2 system, the prevalence of skin and nasal colonization with S.aureus in AD patients were
25% and 30% respectively while skin and nasal colonization with MRSA were 7.5% and
7.5% respectively, the BD Max MRSA XT assay identified correctly S.aureus with overall 96
% sensitivity, 100 % specificity and 98 % diagnostic accuracy and identified 100 % of
MRSA strains. Conclusion: The increase in prevalence of skin and nasal colonization with
S.aureus and MRSA among AD children raises the concern about importance of the
accurate and rapid molecular diagnostic techniques for preventing the potential risk of
MRSA transmission
The value of Real time PCR and High Resolution Ultrasound in Diagnosis of Suspected Pure Neural Leprosy
Authors: A. Rashed Mohammad , Eldesoky Fatma , G. Selim Ahmed , A. Gobran Hamed , E. ELBadawy Nissreen
Published: January 2021

Background: Cases with pure neural leprosy (PNL) are difficult in their diagnosis and
usually loss the early management opportunity. Objective: to evaluate Real time PCR
and high resolution ultrasonography of peripheral nerves as diagnostic tools in PNL.
Methodology The study included 25 suspected PNL and 25 healthy controls. All patients
were subjected to ultrasonography cross-sectional area (CSA) measurement. Fine needle
aspiration (FNA) was obtained, and followed by Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining, and real
time PCR. Results: ZN staining demonstrated M leprae bacilli in only 8 cases while their
DNA was detected in 92 % cases (Sensitivity of both were 100%, and 44.4%,
respectively). Only the left median and right and left posterior tibial nerves CSA
measurements showed good performance in distinguishing patients of PNL. Median
nerve cut off=15.5 mm2
, with a sensitivity of 72%), and right and left posterior tibial
nerves CSA Cut Off were 12, 11.5 mm2 with sensitivity of 76-84%. Conclusions:
ultrasonography of suspected nerves and real time PCR of nerve aspirates are simple
accurate tests for diagnosis of PNL.
Correlating COVID-19 Infection Severity and Prognosis with Cytokines Level
Authors: Hegazy Essraa , Nahl Saber
Published: January 2021

Background: It is noted that severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by coronavirus
(SARS-CoV2) is considered one of the most important issue under research nowadays.
Most patients reveal mild flu like symptoms while some are asymptomatic, there is a
considerable percentage that requires special hospital care that may extend to intensive
care. Upon studying immune system response to COVID, both innate and adaptive
immunity had role in defense against infection, involving leucopenia with all types of T
cell low count associated with abnormal rise of the cytokine level the what so called
cytokine storm which lead to severe lung damage and severe respiratory symptoms.
Objectives: Our study aims to classify and identify prognosis of disease by examining
selected cytokines and correlating them with severity of symptoms that could help to
predict course of disease in patients and detect clinically their improvement. Also by
analyzing different immune parameters, novel therapeutic ways could be detected.
Methodology: COVID-19 Confirmation was based on RT-PCR along with blood
analysis involving differential measurement of leucocytic count and ELISA measurement
of selected cytokines was done. Results: Data obtained in our study from SARS-CoV-2
infected patients have shown that most cases had been characterized by a cytokine storm
with elevated levels of IL-1, IL-6 and TNF-α respectively that decline upon improvement
of clinical conditions. Conclusion: The novel coronavirus mainly acts on lymphocytes,
especially T cells. T cell types analysis especially easinophils and lymphocytes can help
in early diagnosis of cases. Cytokines level monitoring is of great benefit in early
screening, diagnosis, and classification of patients before clinical symptoms and
complications arouse where prognostic features will be available for future patients
outcomes whether complete cure or ICU admission will be required based on his
cytokine profiling system.
Assessment of Mupirocin Resistance among Clinical Isolates of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: M. Attia Nancy , Abd El Rahim Ghazal Abeer , M. Khaleel Omnia , Gaballah Ahmed
Published: January 2021

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization is
considered a major risk factor for nosocomial infections and its decolonization has
reduced these infections. Mupirocin (MUP) is the topical antibiotic of choice for
decolonization. MUP decolonization failure is attributed to MUP resistance. Objective:
The aim of the current study is to assess MUP resistance among MRSA isolates
phenotypically and genotypically. Methodology: Fifty MRSA isolates were identified in
Microbiology Department in the Medical Research Institute hospital, Alexandria
University. Antibiotic susceptibility to different classes of antibiotics by disk diffusion
method was done. MUP minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined
phenotypically by MUP Ezy MIC™ Strips. MUP resistance was determined genetically
by multiplex PCR detection of mupA and mupB. Results: Of all MRSA isolates, 6%
exhibited high level and none showed low level MUP resistance. Only mupA was
detected in all resistant isolates. Conclusion: Despite low prevalence of MUP
resistance, it is appropriate to test MUP resistance prior nasal decolonization
Clinico-mycological profile and Antifungal Susceptibility Testing of Dermatophytic Fungi isolated from Clinical Samples in Zagazig University Hospital, Egypt
Authors: Yahia Shymaa , I. ElGhareeb Mohamed , A. Mokhtar Ghada
Published: January 2021

Background. Dermatophytes encompass over 40 species in three genera: Trichophyton
Microsporum, as well as Epidermaphyton. Infections due to dermatophytes are generally
known as “tinea” or “ring-worm” infections because of characteristic ringed lesions.
Many antifungal agents can be used to treat these infections. Unfortunately, drug
resistance can lead to treatment failure. Objectives of this study is exploration of clinicomycological pattern of dermatophytic infections in patients with clinically suspected
dermatophytosis attending the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic and characterization of
antifungal susceptibility pattern for various dermatophytes species isolated from these
patients. Methodology: A total of 62 dermatophytosis specimens (skin scrapings, nail,
hair) were collected from 85 patients clinically suspected to have dermatophytosis. All
the specimens were subjected to direct examination (10% KOH mount) and culture on
Mycobiotic agar media then identification by macroscopic and microscopic characters.
In vitro antifungal sensitivity testing to (fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole,
terbinafine and voriconazole) was done on species isolated from a culture with E. test
method. Results: Dermatophytosis had a higher incidence in men (n=42, 68%) and more
common in age group from (6-20 years) (40%). Tinea corporis was the most common
clinical type 23 (37%), followed by tinea capitis 20 (32%). Sixty two isolated
dermatophytes species were distributed as follows: T. mentagrophytes 20 (32%), T.
rubrum 16 (27%), T.violaceum 14 (23%), T.schoenlinii 7 (11%), M.canis 5 (6%).
Voriconazole and terbinafine were the most active antifungal agents, while fluconazole
showed the least antifungal activity. Conclusion: highest incidence of cases falling in the
6–20 years old age group with male predominance. Tinea corporis was the most
common clinical type followed by tinea capitis, tinea pedis, tinea ungums and tinea
cruris. T.mentagrophytes was the most prevalent species isolated followed by T.rubrum,
T. violaceum,T. Schoenlinii, and M.cais. Voriconazole showed notably low MIC values
and was the most active azole against all dermatophytes isolates, followed by
terbinafine, itraconazole ketoconazole. While fluconazole showed the least antifungal
activity with high MICs values
PRODIGY AUTOHAUZ: THE APPROACH OF INDUSTRY ON CAMPUS CONCEPT AT SUNGAI PETANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Authors: Mohd Farid Fauzi Wan
Published: January 2021

This conceptual paper explores the implementation of Industry on Campus (IOC) at Sungai Petani Community College (SPCC). The IOC program was implemented based on the original concept developed by the Department of Polytechnic and Community College (JPPKK) through its basic model framework. Implementation of IOCs involving educational institutions with companies from the industry builds strategic collaboration that promotes the development of highly skilled human resource development at the institutional level. In recognizing this aspect, the automotive unit has implemented the IOC model at Sungai Petani Community College for students to take advantage of this concept through Autohauz Prodigy Entrepreneur hub @SPCC. The continued collaboration of companies and institutions for implementing the IOC is expected to contribute to high marketability to enhance the country's social and economic life.
PENGARUH FAKTOR LEGALITAS RUMAH SAKIT, TAMPILAN FISIK, FASILITAS DAN TENAGA KESEHATAN TERHADAP MANAJEMEN MUTU RUMAH SAKIT TNI ANGKATAN LAUT SAMUEL J. MOEDA KUPANG
Authors: Bennu Muhammad H. , Pellokila Marthen R. , Sinaga Masrida , Pandie David. BW
Published: January 2021

Manajemen mutu merupakan bagian penting dalam peningkatan pelayanan kesehatan di Rumah Sakit dan setiap fasilitas layanan kesehatan wajib melaksanakan  dengan baik secara secara optimal.

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengkaji faktor – faktor dalam manajemen mutu  Rumah Sakit TNI Angkatan Laut Samuel J. Moeda Kupang sehingga bisa menjadi Rumah sakit terakredit agar dapat meningkatkan mutu dalam pelayanan di Rumah Sakit. Aspek legalitas menunjukkan rumah sakit belum memiliki perizinan yang lengkap. Aspek tampilan fisik menunjukkan kondisi bangunan serta pengaturan penempatan ruangan belum memenuhi syarat. Aspek fasilitas menunjukkan kekurangan sarana dan pemamfaatannya belum maksimal dan alat kesehatan menunjukkan masih kekurangan alat dan banyak alat yang rusak serta belum dikalibrasi. Aspek tenaga kesehatan menunjukkan terdapat kekurangan dokter dan apoteker serta tenaga bidan dan tenaga medis lainnya. Disarankan kepada pihak Rumah Sakit TNI Angkatan Laut untuk memenuhi perizinan rumah sakit, memperbaiki kondisi fisik bangunan, menyediakan dan memanfaatkan sarana dengan baik dan memperbaiki serta mengkalibrasi alat kesehatan , mengatasi kekurangan tenaga kesehatan, serta pemenuhan hak dan kewajiban pasien yang semuanya dapat dilakukan dengan dukungan Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan laut maupun kerja sama dengan Lembaga Non Pemerintah.
HUBUNGAN FAKTOR PROMOSI KESEHATAN TENTANG HIV/AIDS, STIGMA INTERNAL DIRI, DAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DENGAN PEMANFAATAN LAYANAN VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING DAN TESTING (VCT) OLEH KELOMPOK LGBT DI KOTA KUPANG
Authors: Abon Sitti Hasnah E. , Paun Rafael , Wahyuni Maria M. Dwi , Landi Soleman
Published: January 2021

LGBT rentan dengan penularan IMS dan HIV. Kota Kupang tahun 2010 dengan tiga spot sebagai tempat kumpul dengan jumlah yang masih terbatas namun di tahun 2015 terjadi peningkatan tetapi tidak ditunjang dengan kunjungan kelompok LGBT ke layanan VCT. Tercatat  sepanjang tahun 2015 sebanyak 18 orang saja yang mau ke layanan VCT. Pemanfaatan layanan VCT sangat penting karena merupakan pintu masuk untuk pencegahan dan perawatan HIV dan AIDS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan faktor promosi kesehatan tentang hiv/aids, stigma internal diri, dan dukungan sosial dengan pemanfaatan layanan voluntary counselling dan testing (VCT) oleh kelompok LGBT Di Kota Kupang. Jenis penelitian adalah mix method yang memadukan metode kualitatif dan  kuantitatif, dengan desain Cross Sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah kelompok LGBT yang berjumlah  460 orang.  Sampel penelitian sebanyak 210 orang yang di pilih secara random sampling. Analisis yang digunakan univariat, bivariat menggunakan  uji chi square dan multivariate menggunakan uji Regresi Logistik Berganda. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa faktor promosi kesehatan (ᵖ = 0,336 > α 0,005) dan  stigma (ᵖ  0,546 > α 0,005) tidak berhubungan dengan pemanfaatan layanan VCT kelompok LGBT.  Sedangkan faktor dukungan sosial mempunyai hubungan (ᵖ = 0,037  < α 0,005) dengan pemanfaatan layanan VCT oleh kelompok LGBT.
ANALISIS MANAJEMEN PENGELOLAAN LIMBAH MEDIS DI RUMAH SAKIT TNI AL SAMUEL J. MOEDA KUPANG
Authors: Yanik Tri Lestari  , Erny Ernawati Pua Upa
Published: January 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui manajemen pengelolaan limbah medis mulai dari input, proses, dan output. Jenis penelitian ini adalah survey deskriptif dengan pendekatan  kualitatif. Jenis data yang digunakan yaitu data primer yang di peroleh dari wawancara dan observasi langsung, sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dari dokumen yang ada. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tahap input belum optimal, dimana kualifikasi pendidikan tenaga pengelola limbah medis padat belum sesuai, sarana prasarana limbah medis padat masih kurang dan terbatas, dan juga dana yang belum tercukupi dan terperinci. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa pada aspek proses pengelolaan limbah medis padat di RS TNI AL Samuel J. Moeda Kupang belum dilakukan secara optimal dan masih ditemukan kesalahan. Begitu juga dengan output pengelolaan limbah medis padat belum sesuai standar Kepmenkes No.1204 tahun 2004, dimana pengelolaan limbah medis padat belum terkelola dengan baik dan tuntas. Terjadinya masalah-masalah tersebut karena pengelolaan limbah kurang mendapat perhatian dari pihak rumah sakit sehingga perlu dilakukan perekrutan, pendidikan dan pelatihan tenaga pengelola limbah medis rumah sakit, serta  adanya evaluasi pengelolaan limbah secara berkala agar tercipta lingkungan rumah sakit yang sehat.
PENGARUH FAKTOR SOSIAL EKONOMI, PERILAKU PENCEGAHAN & DUKUNGAN SOSIAL TERHADAP INFEKSI MENULAR SEKSUAL (IMS) PADA KOMUNITAS WANITA PRIA (WARIA) DI KOTA KUPANG.
Authors: Imelda Getriany Thobias  , Rafael Paun  , Intje Picauly
Published: January 2021

Tujuan penelitian Menganalisis pengaruh faktor sosial ekonomi (pendidikan, pekerjaan dan pendapatan), perilaku pencegahan (pengetahuan, sikap, niat dan tindakan) dan dukungan sosial terhadap Infeksi menular seksual (IMS) pada komunitas waria di Kota Kupang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah survei analitik dengan desain penelitian Cross sectional study. Besar sampel yang diambil adalah total populasi, yakni berjumlah 67 orang Analisa data secara deskriptif, bivariat dan multivariate. Hasil analisis bivariat dengan uji chy square menunjukan bahwa Faktor sosial ekonomi yang mempunyai pengaruh terhadap IMS pada Komunitas Waria adalah variabel Pekerjaan dan Pendapatan (p=0,031 dan p=0,036). Sedangkan variabel Pendidikan tidak mempunyai pengaruh terhadap IMS (p=0,205), Faktor Perilaku pencegahan yang mempunyai pengaruh terhadap infeksi menular seksual pada komunitas waria adalah variabel niat (p=0,0,024). Sedangkan  ariabel Pengetahuan, sikap dan tindakan tidak mempunyai pengaruh terhadap IMS pada komunitas waria (p=0,625; p=0,834 dan p=0,790) dan Dukungan sosial tidak mempunyai pengaruh  terhadap infeksi menular seksual pada komunitas waria (p=0,946). Analisis multivariat dengan uji regresi logistik menunjukan bahwa variabel yang paling dominan mempengaruhi IMS pada komunitas Waria yaitu Pekerjaan dan Niat.
Pengaruh Perpustakaan Lorong Terhadap Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Parang Tambung Kota Makassar
Authors: Rahman Rumaday  , Anirwan
Published: January 2021

Perpustakaan merupakan sebuah pusat informasi bagi masyarakat untuk menghimpun berbagai sumber informasi, mengelola, serta melestarikan dan menyebarluaskan informasi bagi seluruh masyarakat yang mempunyai peranan penting dalam proses memperluas wawasan dan mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa.   Pengadaan perpustakaan berbasis masyarakat merupakan faktor penting untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat. Salah satu penyebab rendahnya kualitas pengetahuan masyarakat adalah kurangnya perpustakaan berbasis masyarakat yang dapat mendorong kegemaran masyarakat membaca dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Hal ini berdampak negatif terhadap kemampuan masyarakat dalam mengembangkan dirinya untuk menambah ilmu melalui kegiatan membaca secara mandiri. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Perpustakaan Lorong Terhadap Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Lorong di Kelurahan Parang Tambung Kecamatan Tamalate Kota Makassar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survei. Penarikan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik Random Samping. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan SPSS dengan teknik analisis data dilakukan melalui Uji Asumsi Klasik dan Analisis Regresi Sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keberadaan perpustakaan lorong berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pemberdayaan masyarakat lorong 7 Jalan Dg. Tata 3, Kelurahan Parang Tambung Kecamatan Tamalate Kota Makassar dengan nilai koefesien 0,419 dan probabilitas (Sig.) 0,025. Maka hipotesis Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Dan apabila fasilitas perpustakaan meningkat sebesar 1% maka akan terjadi peningkatan pemberdayaan masyarakat sebesar 0,419 karena perpustakaan lorong memiliki proporsi pengaruh terhadap pemberdayaan masyarakat lorong sebesar 29,5% sedangkan sisanya 70,5% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti. Olehnya itu, direkomendasikan agar pemerintah memberi dukungan kepada pengelola perpustakaan lorong dengan meningkatkan fasilitas perpustakaan.
Analisis Tindak Tutur Dalam Novel Surat Kecil Untuk Tuhan Karya Agnes Davonar
Authors: Rosary Iriany
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana tindak tutur kata lokusi, ilokusi, perlokusi dalam Novel Surat Kecil untuk Tuhan menggunakan pendekatan Stilistika. Penelitian ini tergolong dalam penenlitian kualitatif karena sesuai dengan objek dan tujuan yang ingin dicapai. Objek yang akan dikaji dalam penelitian ini adalah tindak tutur kata dalam novel Surat Kecil untuk Tuhan. Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data adalah teknik baca, teknik simak, dan catat. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat menyimpulkan bahwa tindak tutur lokusi paling mendominasi yaitu tindak tutur yang menyatakan sesuatu dalam kata. Kemudian, tindak tutur perlokusi yang gaya kepekaan batinnya (intunisi) menonjol. Selanjutnya, tindak tutur ilokusi yang merupakan tindak tutur yang biasanya diidentifikasikan kalimat performatif yang eksplisit. Tindak tutur ilokusi ini biasanya berkenaan dengan pemberian izin, mengucapkan terima kasih, menyuruh, dan menawarkan. Hal tersebut sangat relevan dengan kajian stilistika dan novel Surat Kecil untuk Tuhan karena dalam novel tersebut menceritakan tentang kisah seorang gadis yang terserang penyakit kanker. Gadis tersebut memiliki sifat yang tegas, kuat, tegar, dan penyabar. Juga menceritakan tentang pengorbanan seorang kakak untuk adiknya. Tentu saja dengan menggunakan kajian stilistika kita dapat mengetahui kepribadian dan hal-hal apa saja yang dialami dan dirasakan oleh tokoh Keke dalam novel Surat Kecil untuk Tuhan. Karya sastra merupakan bagian dari kehidupan manusia. Salah satu karya sastra yang berisi kisah hidup seorang penyair itu sendiri adalah novel yang berjudul Surat Kecil untuk Tuhan. Novel ini merupakan novel inspiratif karena memberikan gambaran kepada pembaca dalam memperjuangkan sebuah impian, kasih sayang keluarga, pengorbanan, kuat, tegar, dan pekerja keras.
Analisis Paradigma Pembangunan di Indonesia
Authors: Renny Puteri Harapan Rani
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis paradigma pembangunan di Indonesia dan paradigm yang tepat untuk pembangunan Indonesia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode analisis yang digunakan adalah Analisa Diskursus Kritis (Critical Discourse Analysis) yang mengasumsikan bahwa semua objek dan tindakan adalah penuh makna secara khusus, dan setiap diskursus menunjukkan konstruksi sosial dan politik pada obyek yang diamati. Langkah peran peneliti adalah menyajikan permasalahan, mengumpulkan data historis, mengekstrak kumpulan makna untuk disajikan kembali dalam bentuk analisis hasil kajian pustaka/konseptual. Hasil kajian mengambarkan bahwa paradigma pembangunan yang diterapkan di Indonesia dari masa orde, orde baru, hingga orde reformasi belum mampu menghantarkan bangsa Indonesia menjadi Negara atau bangsa yang berdaulat atas masyarakatnya. Di era yang serba terbuka ini, masyarakat semakin kritis terhadap kebijakan pembangunan yang dilaksanakan oleh Pemerintah maka paradigma yang dianggap tepat untuk pembangunan Indonesia adalah Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (Sustanaible Development). Konsep ini mengandung tiga aspek pemahaman, yakni 1) keberlanjutan lingkungan, 2) keberlanjutan ekonomi, 3) keberlanjutan sosial dengan indikator pembangunan berkelanjutan adalah: 1) Melestarikan sistem-sistem pendukung kehidupan dan keanekaragaman hayati, 2) Menjamin keberlanjutan penggunaan sumberdaya yang dapat diperbarui dan meminimkan penipisan sumberdaya yang tak dapat diperbarui, 3) Berusaha tidak melampaui daya dukung ekosistem.
Measurement report: Molecular composition, optical
properties, and radiative effects of water-soluble organic
carbon in snowpack samples from Northern Xinjiang, China
Authors: Zhou Yue , West Christopher P. , Hettiyadura Anusha P. S. , Niu Xiaoying , Wen Hui , Cui Jiecan , Shi Tenglong , Pu Wei , Wang Xin , Laskin Alexander
Published: January 2021

Abstract. Water-soluble organic carbon (WSOC) in the cryosphere has important impact on the biogeochemistry cycling and snow/ice surface energy balance through changes in the surface albedo. This work reports on chemical characterization of WSOC in 28 representative snowpack samples collected across regional area of northern Xinjiang, northwestern China. We employed multi-modal analytical chemistry techniques to investigate both bulk and molecular-level composition of WSOC and its optical properties, informing the follow-up radiative forcing (RF) modeling estimates. Based on the geographic differences and proximity of emission sources, the snowpack collection sites were grouped as urban/industrial (U), rural/remote (R), and soil-influenced (S) sites, for which average WSOC total mass loadings were measured as 1968 ± 953 ng g−1 (U), 885 ± 328 ng g−1 (R), and 2082 ± 1438 ng g−1 (S), respectively. The S sites showed the higher mass absorption coefficients at 365 nm (MAC365) of 0.94 ± 0.31 m2 g−1 compared to those of U and R sites (0.39 ± 0.11 m2 g−1 and 0.38 ± 0.12 m2 g−1, respectively). Bulk composition of WSOC in the snowpack samples and its basic source apportionment was inferred from the Excitation-Emission Matrices and the Parallel Factor analysis featuring relative contributions of two humic-like (HULIS-1 and HULIS-2) and one protein-like (PRLIS) components with ratios specific to each of the S, U, and R sites. Additionally, a sample from site 120 showed unique pollutant concentrations and spectroscopic features remarkably different from all other U, R, and S samples. Molecular-level characterization of WSOC using high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) provided further insights into chemical differences among four types of samples (U, R, S, and 120). Specifically, much more reduced S-containing species with high degree of unsaturation and aromaticity were uniquely identified in U samples, suggesting an anthropogenic source. Aliphatic/proteins-like species showed highest contribution in R samples, indicating their biogenic origin. The WSOC components from S samples showed high oxygenation and saturation levels. A few of unique CHON and CHONS compounds with high molecular weight were detected in the 120 sample, which might be anthraquinone derivatives from plant debris. Modeling of the WSOC-induced RF values showed warming effects of 0.04 to 0.59 W m−2 among different groups of sites, which contribute up to 16 % of that caused by BC, demonstrating the important influences of WSOC on the snow energy budget.
Novel method for determining 234U–238U ages of Devils Hole 2 cave calcite (Nevada)
Authors: Li Xianglei , Wendt Kathleen A. , Dublyansky Yuri , Moseley Gina E. , Spötl Christoph , Edwards R. Lawrence
Published: January 2021

Abstract. Uranium–uranium (234U–238U) disequilibrium
dating can determine the age of secondary carbonates over greater time
intervals than the well-established 230Th–234U dating method. Yet
it is rarely applied due to unknowns in the initial δ234U
(δ234Ui) value, which result in significant age
uncertainties. In order to understand the δ234Ui in Devils
Hole 2 cave, Nevada, we have determined 110 δ234Ui values
from phreatic calcite using 230Th–234U disequilibrium dating. The
sampled calcite was deposited in Devils Hole 2 between 4 and 590 ka,
providing a long-term look at δ234Ui
variability over time. We then performed multi-linear regression among the
δ234Ui values and correlative δ18O and
δ13C values. The regression can be used to estimate the δ234Ui value of Devils Hole calcite based upon its measured
δ18O and δ13C values. Using this approach and the
measured present-day δ234U values of Devils Hole 2 calcite, we
calculated 110 independent 234U–238U ages. In addition, we used
newly measured δ18O, δ13C, and present-day δ234U values to calculate 10 234U–238U ages that range
between 676 and 731 ka, thus allowing us to extend the Devils Hole
chronology beyond the 230Th–234U-dated chronology while
maintaining an age precision of ∼ 2 %. Our results indicate
that calcite deposition at Devils Hole 2 cave began no later than
736 ± 11 kyr ago. The novel method presented here may be applied to future
speleothem studies in similar hydrogeological settings, given appropriate
calibration studies.
Design and analysis of a novel deployable hexagonal prism module for parabolic cylinder antenna
Authors: Ma Xiaofei , Li Yang , Li Tuanjie , Dong Hangjia , Wang Dawei , Zhu Juntao
Published: January 2021

Abstract. This paper presents a novel deployable hexagonal prism module for parabolic cylinder antennas that exhibit characteristics of geometric
scalability. The hexagonal prism module consists of six basic rib mechanisms distributed along the axis and parabolic directions of the parabolic cylinder. The basic rib mechanism along the axis direction is designed, and the position of each member in the deployed state is calculated according to the geometric relationships at the folded state. The basic rib mechanism along the parabolic direction is designed to ensure that the mechanism can be fully folded. The degree of freedom of basic loop mechanisms consisting of four basic rib mechanisms due to the splice of multiple modules is analyzed. The degree of freedom of the proposed hexagonal prism module is verified through simulations and experiments of a deployable mechanism composed of three hexagonal prism modules. The simulation and experiment results show that the proposed hexagonal prism module can offer synchronized and coordinated movement during the deployment process.
Replanteamiento epistemológico del análisis situaciones DAFO/FODA en Trabajo Social
Authors: Encina Rakel Oion , Vigo Edurne Aranguren
Published: January 2021

EL DAFO o FODA es una herramienta de diagnóstico organizacional procedente del ámbito de las ciencias empresariales, aplicada al análisis de las empresas en el contexto de mercado. Su utilización se ha extendido en diversas disciplinas, incluyendo el trabajo social. Se emplea en el análisis situacional de grupos, colectivos, organizaciones, comunidades y realidades sociales más amplias, constituyendo una herramienta de diagnóstico social reconocida social y científicamente. Su aplicación se suele enseñar en el grado de trabajo social de manera acrítica y sin un cuestionamiento de su fundamento epistemológico, lo cual condiciona su aplicación metodológica. Teniendo como base el análisis de las Debilidades, Amenazas, Fortalezas, Oportunidades, la herramienta cruza estas variables para desarrollar cuatro tipos de estrategias cuya enunciación parte de una visión economicista y violentológica, lejana de los principios del trabajo social y que, además, no se adecua a las funciones desempeñadas por la disciplina. Esta propuesta hace una revisión critica del DAFO y propone su adecuación a la disciplina y ejercicio del Trabajo Social. Para ello, se propone retomar el inicio del análisis por las potencialidades y, lo más importante, la readecuación de la definición del tipo de estrategias relacionando estas con las funciones del trabajo social, a saber: información promoción; prevención, sensibilización y mediación; atención integral y asistencia; y coordinación, evaluación y planificación.
Pastor-Seller, Enrique y Cano-Soriano, Leticia (coords.) (2019). Respuestas del trabajo social ante situaciones de emergencias sociales y problemáticas sociales complejas de México y España
Authors: Frieiro Padín Paula
Published: January 2021

Pastor-Seller, Enrique y Cano-Soriano, Leticia  (coords.) (2019). Respuestas del trabajo social ante situaciones de emergencias sociales y problemáticas sociales complejas de México y España
Presentación: Los Significados de calidad de la Educación en Trabajo Social en una Europa en cambio…
Authors: De Lucas Murillo de la Cueva Fernando , Amaro María Inés
Published: January 2021

Significados de calidad de la Educación en Trabajo Social en una Europa en cambio…
Climate Change and Global Warming Disclosure Trends in Bangladesh: A Study on Cement and Pharmaceutical & Chemical Industry
Authors: Alam Shafiqul , Salat Amirus , Islam SM Nazrul , Jabed Abu Syed
Published: January 2021

PurposeThe core objective of the study is to critically examine the trends of the climate change & global warming discourses and their dominant characteristics in developing country perspective like Bangladesh.Design/MethodologyThis paper extends the current literature by considering reporting practices of corporation in developing country perspective. Using a sample of 30 listed companies from two major emission intensive industries, we conducted a content analysis for a span of 5 years from 2015 to 2019. A data set consisting of 19 issues of climate change and global warming information was developed through literature review.FindingsAlthough the study observes generally adapting increased disclosures over time, sample companies’ disclosures are lagging. This analysis provides the comprehension of below average climate change and global warming disclosure practices by the companies. Showed positive attitude to disclosing on climate change and global warming in terms of both number of issues disclosed and number of sample companies disclosed, only a few companies disclose rigorously in their annual reports. Compared to Bangladeshi companies, multinational companies are more inclined to comply environmental regulations and disclose more climate change and global warming issues. In particular, we improve the prior literature by focusing on voluntary climate change disclosures and by developing a content analysis to assess the extent of climate change disclosures by polluting industries in Bangladesh.
The greater the contrast, the greater the potential: On the effects of focus in syntax
Authors: Cruschina Silvio
Published: January 2021

The most debated syntactic reflex that is typically associated with contrast is the movement of a contrastive constituent to a dedicated, left-peripheral position. For Italian and Spanish, it has been claimed that focus fronting (FF) must be sanctioned by a contrastive interpretation of the focus, while non-contrastive focus generally occurs postverbally (see, e.g., Rizzi 1997; Zubizarreta 1998; Belletti 2004; López 2009). Only sentences with a postverbal focus are thus judged as pragmatically felicitous answers to the corresponding wh-questions. Some scholars, however, have recently reported different views and data, showing that non-contrastive preverbal foci are indeed accepted by native speakers in answers to wh-questions. In this paper, I argue that a solution to this problem can be found if the binary distinction between contrastive and non-contrastive focus is abandoned, and different ‘degrees’ or ‘types’ of contrastive focus are identified, depending on the way the set of alternatives is pragmatically exploited (Krifka 2007; Cruschina 2012). I show that languages are syntactically sensitive to specific types of focus with which special operations (e.g. FF) associate. Following Bianchi, Bocci & Cruschina (2015; 2016), I then argue that FF is in fact triggered not by contrast per se, but by the conventional implicature that is associated with a specific type of focus.
The Determination of the Linguistic Status of Ellipsis
Authors: Aghamaliyeva Jamila
Published: January 2021

The article deals with the study of ellipses in the English language. It states the importance and urgency of the investigation of ellipsis. The urgency of the investigation and its importance in the science of linguistics are substantiated and the direction of investigation and the methods used for the study of the problem are determined in the article as well.

A special attention is paid to the revelation of theoretical views and the author’s attitudes to these viewpoints are discovered. Another problem to be paid worth of attention is considered structural and semantic peculiarities of sentence and utterance in the investigation because in the determination of the status of linguistic ellipsis this problem plays an important role. Determination of which viewpoint on being ellipsis a sentence or an utterance is considered as one of the main purposes of the investigation in the article, for in the determination of ellipsis as a sentence or an utterance, there is not a unanimous opinion. In the theoretical part of the article all these views are distinguished and highlighted for the successful achievement of the purpose. For the first time, in the article the status of ellipsis is considered on the ground of sentence and utterance.
Psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version of two traditional and complementary medicine scales for nurses
Authors: Toygar I. , Hançerlioğlu S.
Published: January 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of ‘attitudes of nurses towards the patient’s use of TCM’ (APUTCM) and ‘communicative competence in TCM’ (CCTCM) scales.
Materials and Methods: A total of 196 nurses participated in the study. A Nurse Information Form, APUTCM and CCTCM, and Holistic Complementary Alternative Medicine Questionnaire (HCAMQ) were used for data collection. Content Validity Index, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach’s α, item-scale correlation, test-retest, and parallel forms reliability were used to evaluate validity and reliability.
Results: Of the participants, 76.0% were female and the mean age was 31.6±5.8 years. Content validity indexes of the scales were over 0.87. The factor loadings were over 0.612 for both scales. Cronbach’s α values of APUTCM and CCTCM were 0.955 and 0.928 respectively.
Conclusions: Both scales were found valid and reliable in Turkish society to measure the attitudes of nurses toward the patient’s use of TCM and nurses’ communicative competence in TCM.
The first representative of the trap-jaw ant genus Anochetus Mayr, 1861 in Neogene amber from Sumatra(Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Authors: NGÔ-MULLER Valerie , GARROUSTE Romain , SCHUBNEL Thomas , POUILLON Jean-Marc , CHRISTOPHERSEN Vigo , CHRISTOPHERSEN Arne , NEL André
Published: January 2021

The ponerine ant Anochetus miosumatrensis Ngô-Muller, Garrouste & Nel, n. sp. is described from a fossil alate female preserved in amber of Sumatra which is reputedly of Miocene age. On the basis of the general morphology, the fossil could be attributed to the extant Sumatran species group risii Brown, 1978. By comparing with the living environment of the extant species, this ant probably lived in a warm humid forest where it was trapped in dipterocarpacean resin during nuptial flight. Until now, the known Cenozoic distribution of the genus Anochetus was restricted to the Neotropical region. Thus A. miosumatrensis Ngô-Muller, Garrouste & Nel, n. sp. brings the first record of the genus from Indomalaya biogeographic region.
Interlaboratory Agreement of Anti–Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Serologic Assays in the Expedited College of American Pathologists Proficiency Testing Program
Authors: Tacker Danyel H. , Bashleben Christine , Long Thomas C. , Theel Elitza S. , Knight Vijaya , Kadkhoda Kamran , Rhoads Daniel D. , Linden Michael A. , Fink Susan L.
Published: January 2021

Context.—

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a recently emerged, currently pandemic virus, and the etiologic agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Clinical testing for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 has rapidly become widespread, but data regarding the interlaboratory performance of these serologic assays are limited.

Objective.—

To describe the development and initial results of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) SARS-CoV-2 Serology Survey.

Design.—

Members from the CAP Microbiology and Diagnostic Immunology and Flow Cytometry Committees formed a working group to support development of a new proficiency testing survey for anti–SARS-CoV-2 antibody assays. Supplemental questions in the survey assessed the state of SARS-CoV-2 serologic testing among participating laboratories as of July 2020. Results were analyzed for agreement by immunoglobulin (Ig) isotype tested, assay manufacturer, and methodology.

Results.—

A total of 4125 qualitative results were received from 1110 laboratories participating in the first survey. Qualitative agreement for assays measuring anti–SARS-CoV-2 total antibodies or IgG was greater than 90% for all 3 samples in the survey. Qualitative agreement for IgM and IgA for the negative sample was greater than 95%, but lacked consensus for the other 2 samples.

Conclusions.—

These initial data suggest overall excellent agreement and comparable performance for most qualitative anti–SARS-CoV-2 IgG and total antibody assays across all participating clinical laboratories, regardless of specific target antigen or assay methodology.
Análise da importância do solo para os recicladores da Associação Solidária Força no Braço no município de Restinga Sêca, RS
Authors: Carli Lenice De , Dalmolin Ricardo Simão Diniz
Published: January 2021

A presente pesquisa efetuou o repasse de informações e a sensibilização sobre a importância e funções que o elemento solo apresenta em áreas onde é efetuada a separação de resíduos sólidos, assim como, em áreas destinadas para aterros sanitários, para os membros da Associação Solidária Força no Braço de Restinga Sêca, RS, sendo que auxiliou na sensibilização do grupo com relação à importância que o elemento solo possui para o seu trabalho e para a sociedade.
Educação Ambiental nos cursos de graduação em Engenharia Ambiental: ocorrência e formas de abordagem
Authors: Oliveira Patrícia Ferreira de , Tavares Júnior Melchior José
Published: January 2021

A Educação Ambiental é fundamental para lidar com os atuais problemas socioambientais da sociedade. De acordo com a legislação brasileira, a educação ambiental deve ser inserida em todos os níveis de ensino da educação formal. As universidades possuem o papel de produzir conhecimentos em acordo com as necessidades da sociedade, através da articulação entre ensino, pesquisa e extensão. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a ocorrência e as formas de abordagem da Educação Ambiental nos cursos de Engenharia Ambiental do Brasil. Para tanto, optamos por desenvolver uma pesquisa documental, analisando os Projetos Pedagógicos dos Cursos de uma amostra de cursos construída a partir de rankings tradicionais de avaliação no Brasil, incluindo o governamental. A Educação Ambiental está presente em 66,67% da amostra que consideramos. Apenas quatro cursos possuem disciplinas obrigatórias, o que nos preocupa, visto ser essa a única forma de garantir o acesso dos alunos ao conteúdo da Educação Ambiental. Projetos de pesquisa e de extensão deveriam estar mais presentes nos projetos dos cursos. A forma predominante de ocorrência foi a disciplina optativa, o que nos deixa esperançosos de que o Núcleo Docente Estruturante dos cursos, se for o caso, possa recomendar sua obrigatoriedade por ocasião da reformulação curricular.
Apresentação da edição especial da revista REMOA: Especialização em Educação: Práticas de Ensino Interdisciplinares (EDUINTER)/Universidade Federal do Pampa (Unipampa)
Authors: Rocha Jefferson Marçal da
Published: January 2021

O curso Especialização em Educação: Práticas de Ensino Interdisciplinares (EDUINTER), edição 2019, teve como objetivo habilitar, em nível de Pós-graduação lato sensu, profissionais de educação licenciados e graduados com interesse nos temas correlacionadas a Educação, Ensino e Sustentabilidade. Teve como eixo norteador questões que envolviam a sustentabilidade do Bioma Pampa. A partir de estudos teóricos, análises empíricas e pesquisas, procurou-se ampliar o conhecimento sobre os temas: educação, práticas de ensino interdisciplinares, recursos naturais, sustentabilidade, Bioma Pampa e processos educativos.
Perspectivas para o empoderamento da mulher através da releitura de clássicos infantis para séries iniciais do ensino fundamental
Authors: Rocha Jefferson Marçal da , Figueredo Sandriane Proença
Published: January 2021

Este artigo aborda o tema empoderamento feminino e visa refletir sobre uma proposta pedagógica para os alunos do ensino fundamental de uma Escola Pública, do município de São Gabriel/RS. Alunos e alunas do quinto ano do ensino fundamental. O objetivo foi relatar uma reflexão sobre o papel da mulher na sociedade contemporânea, a partir da releitura de clássicos infantis. Considera-se que ao se discutir novas práticas de ensino e aprendizagem, relacionados ao papel da mulher no mundo contemporâneo, podemos estimular os educadores a buscarem novas perspectivas para suas práticas em todas as áreas do conhecimento. O resultado destas práticas após análises dos relatos dos alunos foi à conscientização de todos e todas sobre a importância da luta e conquistas femininas na sociedade contemporânea. Considerou-se que “princesas contemporâneas” podem salvar-se e alcançar o esperado "final feliz", que a maioria dos contos de fadas traz, sem, contudo, contar com um “príncipe encantado”. Neste contexto percebeu-se que as conquistas das mulheres fazem parte de uma realidade contemporânea, que deve ser sempre relacionada a todas as práticas de ensino.