bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of clinical outcome of thrombolytic therapy in elderly patients in Western Rajasthan: a single centre experience
Authors: Mathur Rohit , Yadav Palsingh , Sanghvi Sanjeev , Sarda Pawan , Baroopal Anil , Mahajan Swati
Published: September 2019

Background: Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in population above the age of 65 years. Severity and prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) increase with increasing age. Thrombolysis remains the standard of care in the management of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in developing countries like India where primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is still not possible in the majority of patients. The risks and benefits of thrombolytic reperfusion therapy among the elderly patients with STEMI is much less known. Authors aimed to evaluate the outcome and complications of thrombolytic therapy in elderly patients admitted with acute STEMI.Methods: The present observational study was done between January 2017 and January 2019 in the department of cardiology, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, India. It included a study group comprising 102 consecutive elderly patients who had acute STEMI and underwent thrombolytic therapy and a control group comprising 102 consecutive elderly patients who had STEMI who were not given thrombolytic therapy. Both groups were evaluated for an outcome (in-hospital mortality) and complications.Results: The overall in-hospital mortality was less in thrombolytic therapy group as compared to control group although not statistically significant (8.82% versus 14.70%, p=0.277). Similarly, in-hospital mortality was less in thrombolytic therapy subgroup A (age 66-74 years) as compared to control subgroup A (6.45% versus 10.75%, p=0.583) and also less in thrombolytic therapy subgroup B (age 75-85years) as compared to control subgroup B (12.50% versus 21.62%, p=0.445).  Among the traditional risk factors, co-morbid conditions and complications, there was less prevalence of diabetes mellitus (4.90% versus 15.68%, p=0.021), hypertension (5.88% versus 6.86%, p=1.000), cardiogenic shock (8.82% versus 9.80%, p=1.000), left ventricular failure (LVF) (0.98% versus 3.92%, p=0.365) and atrioventricular (AV) block (0% versus 4.90%, p=0.245) but more acute kidney injury (AKI) (2.94% versus 0%, p=0.070) in thrombolytic therapy group patients as compared to control group patients.  Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) did not occur in both group patients.Conclusion: Despite the higher prevalence of co-morbidities and high risk features in elderly patients of acute STEMI, timely thrombolysis is beneficial. A mortality benefit was seen in all groups suggesting net benefit regardless of increasing age up to the age of 85 years.
The Influence of the Metal Microstructure on the Breakdown Mechanism of Schottky Diodes
Authors: Askerov Shahlar Gachayogli , Gasanov M. G. , KAbdullayeva L.
Published: September 2019

In this paper, the influence of the microstructure of a metal on the breakdown mechanism of diodes with a Schottky barrier is studied. It is shown that in electronic processes occurring in the contact between a metal and a semi-conductor, the metal plays a very active role and is a more important contact partner than a semiconductor. Unlike the known mechanisms of breakdown of diodes (avalanche, tunnel and thermal), another mechanism is proposed in this paper - the geometric mechanism of the reverse current flow of Schottky diodes made using a metal with a poly-crystalline structure. The polycrystallinity of a metal transforms a homogeneous contact into a complex system, which consists of parallel-connected multiple elementary contacts having different properties and parameters.
Desulfurization Of The Dibenzothiophene (DBT) By Using Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids(Ils)
Authors: Kazmi Bilal , Zahoor Awan , Saud Hashmi , Ghouri Zafar Khan
Published: September 2019

In this work we examined the industrial scale extraction process of ultra-low sulfur diesel with the help of simulation software ASPEN Plus®. This work focuses on the [Cnmim] [BF4] (imidazolium-based) ionic liquid and employed it in the extractive desulfurization of the dibenzothiophene (DBT) from the model diesel fuel under a very mild process condition. UNIFAC (uniquasi functional activity) was chosen as the thermodynamic method to model the ionic liquid on ASPEN Plus® and different physical and chemical properties were then taken from the literature to be incorporated in the simulation model. Different parametric analysis was studied for the removal of thiophene-based compounds from the model diesel. The results acquired shows the significance of imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs) for the extraction of S-contents from the liquid fuels at an optimal process conditions of 40 ℃ and 2 bar pressure with the 2.8: 1 ratio of ionic liquid and model diesel which validates the experimental results obtained previously in the literature.
Investigation of Metal Air-Cooling Process as An Element of Thermal Processing
Authors: Borisovich Biryukov Alexey , A. Gnitiev P.
Published: September 2019

Background: Nowadays on metal tempering and annealing its air cooling (AC) is realized inside furnace with forced coolant delivery. Scientific tools lack for metal AC study and design is substantiated. The aim of this work is to investigate technological and design furnace parameters influence on metal AC duration, as well as disclosure of metal AC heat engineering regularities. Materials and method: For study mathematical model of metal AC is used. It bases on solving the differential non-stationary heat conductivity equation in one-dimensional form for cylindrical ingots and lining. Results: For three lining design types and different technological parameters operation acceleration possibility due to lining design change was studied. It is found that with ceramic fibers on walls and roof acceleration is 31-45% and with all lining made of ceramic fiber it is 44-52% as compared with fireclay brick lining. For a furnace with hearth of fireclay bricks and ceramic fiber on the walls and roof, convective component varies from 10 to 30%; for lining completely consisting of ceramic fibers it is 10 - 25%. When using fireclay brick lining parts their inner temperature is higher than for ceramic fiber up to 50 °C. Conclusions: Significant furnace lining materials type influence on metal AC intensity is proved. Heat removal mechanism on metal AC in furnace is disclosed, by establishing heat proportion directly removed from metal by convection. It is found that radiant heat transfer between metal and fireclay brick part of lining goes less intensively than with ceramic fiber part. 
Pola Pertumbuhan Dimensi Panjang Pada Babi Bali
Authors: Leonardo Edo , Sampurna I Putu , Nindhia Tjokorda Sari
Published: September 2019

Penelitian pola pertumbuhan panjang bagian-bagian tubuh babi bali telah dilakukan di Desa Musi, Kecamatan Gerokgak, Buleleng, Bali. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui panjang kepala, leher, telinga, punggung dan ekor pada saat kelahiran sampai ukuran maksimal yang dapat dicapai, serta menentukan kapan pertumbuhan telah mencapai titik infleksi dan ukuran dewasa. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah babi bali pada usia 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, dan 26 minggu. Data dianalisis dengan model analisis regresi sigmoid, dengan menentukan panjang kepala, leher, telinga, punggung dan ekor saat lahir, ukuran maksimumnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa panjang kepala, leher, telinga, punggung dan ekor mengikuti pola sigmoid. Babi bali jantan dan betina pada saat lahir memiliki ukuran panjang kepala, leher, telinga, punggung dan ekor yang sama, sedangkan untuk ukuran maksimum, panjang bagian-bagian kepala, leher, telinga, punggung dan ekor terdapat perbedaan antara babi bali jantan dan betina. Titik infleksi yang paling cepat dicapai adalah panjang ekor babi bali betina pada usia 2 minggu dan yang paling lambat adalah panjang punggung pada umur 8 minggu, sedangkan ukuran dewasa tercepat dicapai adalah panjang teliga babi jantan pada usia 15 minggu dan yang paling lambat adalah panjang ekor pada umur 45 minggu.
PENERAPAN ALGORITMA ITERATIVE DICHOTOMISER THREE (ID3) DALAM MENDIAGNOSA KESEHATAN KEHAMILAN
Authors: Hikmatulloh Hikmatulloh , Rahmawati Ami , Wintana Dede , Ambarsari Diah Ayu
Published: September 2019

Pregnancy is a natural process in a woman, pregnancy usually has a period of 9 months 1 week divided into 3 trimesters. The discussion of this study on pregnancy focused on determining the health of pregnant women with the help of data mining processing on classification methods, data processing is done by the iterative dichotomized three (ID3) algorithm, there are 14 parameters measured in processing the dataset including stages of pregnancy, nausea and vomiting , flatulence, heartburn, sensitivity to smell, vaginal blood, urination, urination, blood pressure, pulse, body temperature and dehydration, tightness in the uterus, odor of vaginal discharge, color of vaginal discharge , and the result parameter as the label. In its calculation algorithm, ID3 produces an accuracy of 80.33%. The application of the ID3 algorithm in diagnosing pregnancy health is expected to produce useful information, the results of this study are implemented in an Android-based mobile application.

Keywords: fregnancy, ID3, android.

Kehamilan adalah sebuah proses alamiah pada seorang perempuan, masa kehamilan biasanya memiliki rentang waktu 9 bulan 1 minggu yang dibagi menjadi 3 trimester. Pembahasan penelitian ini mengenai kehamilan yang difokuskan pada penentuan kesehatan pada ibu hamil dengan bantuan pengolahan data mining pada metode klasifikasi, pengolahan data dilakukan dengan algoritma iterative dichotomiser three (ID3), ada 14 parameter yang di ukur dalam pengolahan dataset, diantaranya tahapan kehamilan, mual dan muntah, perut kembung, nyeri ulu hati, senssitif terhadap bau, darah pada vagina, sakit buang air kecil, jumlah buang air kecil, tekanan darah, denyut nadi, suhu tubuh dan dehidrasi, kencang pada rahim, bau cairan dari vagina, warna cairan dari vagina, dan parameter hasil sebagi label. Dalam perhitungannya algoritma ID3 menghasilkan akurasi sebesar 80,33%. Penerapan algoritma ID3 dalam mendiagnosa kesehatan kehamilan ini diharapkan menghasilkan informasi yang bermanfaat, maka hasil penelitian ini di implementasikan dalam aplikasi mobile berbasis android.
Kata kunci: kehamilan, ID3, android.   
Isolation of Silica-Lignin Composites from Rice Husk and Their Adsorption to Cr(VI)
Authors: Yuliyati Yati B. , Listiani Seli , Solihudin Solihudin , Noviyanti Atiek Rostika
Published: September 2019

Rice husk is the most abundant agricultural waste in Indonesia. It can be used as a precursor for multifunctional materials such as silica-lignin composite for adsorbents. Silica-lignin can reduce heavy metal content in an industrial waste, such as the content of Cr(VI). This study aims to isolate and characterize silica-lignin composite, and determines the isotherm type of silica-lignin for hexavalent chromium adsorption. The isolation from rice husk used an alkali extraction method. Confirmation of typical functional groups in the silica-lignin composite was characterized by FTIR, while the morphology was characterized by SEM, respectively. The results reveal that the silica-lignin isolation was successfully performed.  FTIR spectra indicate a typical wavenumber of the silica-lignin.  The SEM image of the composite showed homogeneous morphology. The silica-lignin adsorption process on hexavalent chromium followed a Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) isotherm type indicated by multilayer adsorption with a surface area of 948.8421 mg. g-1.
An Analysis of Translation Techniques and Quality of Event Names in Historical Book Entitled An Outline Of American History
Authors: Kusumawardani Ismayuni
Published: September 2019

This research aims at mapping out categories of event names found in historical book entitled AnOutline of American History, finding translation techniques used in translating the event names and describing impact of translation techniques towards translation quality in terms of accuracy and acceptability. As the basis, besides understanding about U.S.A historical country background, the translator should have competencies in selecting and applying an appropriate translation technique in order to reduce misconception translation, since not all of readers know event names in American history. The translator needs careful consideration in translating them. The different culture and historical background might be a problem and barrier for the translator.
Improved osteosarcoma survival with addition of mifamurtide to conventional chemotherapy – a prospective single institution analysis.
Authors: Múdry Peter , Rohleder Ondřej , Kýr Michal , Štěrba Jaroslav
Published: September 2019

Background Conventional osteosarcoma is rare disease. Current treatment approaches have been set decades ago and include combination of three drug chemotherapy schedule and surgery. Three and five years event free survival in localized disease is roughly 59-54%, respectively. An immunotherapy agent mifamurtide was introduced to clinical practice after registration study which reported survival benefit, but some methodological controversies have been unsufficient for Food and Drug Administration market authorization Methods We report here prospective single center analysis of mifamurtide addition to conventional therapy in 16 patients during 5.5 year enrollment period. Results Adverse event profile was as expected with no dose limiting toxicities. All patients were given mifamurtide according to planned treatment schedule. There were no local relapses observed, one patient died in first complete remission due to doxorubicine cardiotoxicity, one patient had pulmonary metastatic relapse. Observed three and five years event free survival was 82,6 (CI 70-100%) and 82,6% (CI 70-100%), progression free survival was 92,3% (CI 78,9-100%) and 92,3% (CI 78,9-100%), overall survival was 93,3 (CI 81,5-100) and 74,7 (CI 47,2-100), respectively. Conclusions Survival benefit of mifamurtide is reported herein. Addition of mifamurtide should be considered as best treatment option for patients with localized osteosarcoma.
Enhanced anti-tumor effects of dendritic cells against glioblastoma by using cytoplasmic transduction peptide (CTP)-fused recombinant protein combined with anti-PD1
Authors: Kim Young-Hee , Tran Thi-Anh-Thuy , Duong Thi-Hoang-Oanh , Jung Shin , Kim In-Young , Moon Kyung-Sub , Jang Woo-Youl , Lee Hyun-Ju , Lee Je-Jung , Jung Tae-Young
Published: September 2019

Background
Recent clinical trials utilizing antigen-pulsed dendritic cells have demonstrated increased survival of the vaccinated cancer patients. Besides, the cytoplasmic transduction peptide has not only excellent transcellular efficiency but also a strong tendency to remain in the cytoplasm after transduction without migrating into the nucleus. In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of immunotherapy against malignant gliomas using DCs pulsed with cytoplasmic transduction peptide (CTP)-fused recombinant protein combined with programmed cell death protein 1 blockade.
Methods
The expression of tumor associated antigen (WT1 and BIRC5) on glioblastoma target cells was confirmed by western blot. The effect of CTP-rhWT1 and/or CTP-rhBIRC5 on DCs was determined. The immunophenotypes of VaxDCs pulsed with CTP-rhWT1 and/or CTP-rhSBIRC5 was confirmed by flow cytometry and the cytokine production levels of T helper polarization were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The IFN-γ-enzyme linked immunospot assay and lactate dehydrogenase release assay were done to estimate the cytotoxic activity of CTLs stimulated by CTP-fused recombinant protein pulsed VaxDCs along with PD1 blockade against malignant glioma cells expressing WT1 and BIRC5.
Results
The CTP-rhWT1 and CTP-rhBIRC5 enhanced activating markers of DCs. Besides, the CTP-rhWT1 and CTP-rhBIRC5 combination resulted in Th1 cytokine polarization. The increase in number of IFN-γ-secreting cells paralleled with enhanced cytotoxicity of CTLs-stimulated by CTP-fused recombinant protein pulsed VaxDCs against glioblastoma target cells.
Conclusions
Our study suggested that treatment of CTP-fused recombinant protein along with PD1 blockade, which enhances cytotoxicity of DCs, could be an effective immunotherapy strategy for glioblastoma.
Modeling the impact assessment of agricultural sector on economic development as a basis for the country’s investment potential
Authors: Bukhtiarova Alina , Hayriyan Arsen , Chentsov Victor , Sokol Sergii
Published: September 2019

In the context of countries integration into the world economic space, agricultural sector is one of the priorities and strategically important sectors of the national economy. Development of instruments aimed to increase investment potential of this sector is therefore an important component of the country’s economy growth. The article proposes a science-based model of the impact of the agricultural sector on the economic development level of countries trying to move towards European integration.It was found that the employment rate (+58.4) has the largest influence on the rate of GDP change in the studied group of countries (Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia). The impact of the gross value added of the manufacturing sector on its economic growth is positive (+44.6). The negative foreign direct investment ratio in the model (–40.3) may be due to the fact that the indicator in the studied countries is still largely influenced by the intervention of the state mechanism, significant uncertainty and risk, which is a deterrent to the overall economic development. An important result of the study was that foreign direct investment had a negative impact on economic growth in developing countries. Further development of the investment potential of a country’s agricultural sector provides for a radical acceleration of scientific and technological progress and, on this basis, a reduction in the cost of a unit of agricultural products and food and an increase in their competitiveness in the domestic and world markets.
The German Version of the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS-G): Development and Validation Study
Authors: Messner Eva-Maria , Terhorst Yannik , Barke Antonia , Baumeister Harald , Stoyanov Stoyan , Hides Leanne , Kavanagh David , Pryss Rüdiger , Sander Lasse , Probst Thomas
Published: September 2019

Background

The number of mobile health apps (MHAs), which are developed to promote healthy behaviors, prevent disease onset, manage and cure diseases, or assist with rehabilitation measures, has exploded. App store star ratings and descriptions usually provide insufficient or even false information about app quality, although they are popular among end users. A rigorous systematic approach to establish and evaluate the quality of MHAs is urgently needed. The Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) is an assessment tool that facilitates the objective and systematic evaluation of the quality of MHAs. However, a German MARS is currently not available.

Objective

The aim of this study was to translate and validate a German version of the MARS (MARS-G).

Methods

The original 19-item MARS was forward and backward translated twice, and the MARS-G was created. App description items were extended, and 104 MHAs were rated twice by eight independent bilingual researchers, using the MARS-G and MARS. The internal consistency, validity, and reliability of both scales were assessed. Mokken scale analysis was used to investigate the scalability of the overall scores.

Results

The retranslated scale showed excellent alignment with the original MARS. Additionally, the properties of the MARS-G were comparable to those of the original MARS. The internal consistency was good for all subscales (ie, omega ranged from 0.72 to 0.91). The correlation coefficients (r) between the dimensions of the MARS-G and MARS ranged from 0.93 to 0.98. The scalability of the MARS (H=0.50) and MARS-G (H=0.48) were good.

Conclusions

The MARS-G is a reliable and valid tool for experts and stakeholders to assess the quality of health apps in German-speaking populations. The overall score is a reliable quality indicator. However, further studies are needed to assess the factorial structure of the MARS and MARS-G.
Book Review: The Alchemists: Inside the Secret World of Central Bankers
Authors: Shiva Reviewed By:
Published: September 2019

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Adopting the Development of Course Delivery Approach towards Active Learning Based on the Utilization of Technology and Web Based Accounting Education
Authors: Amahi Amahi
Published: September 2019

Over the years, accounting students and lecturers have been grappling with the challenges of achieving better results arising from the traditional approach of teaching which is passive, and lecture and lecturer â€“ centred. This has not been very effective as the traditional course delivery mode or approach is being adopted. As the world is becoming a global village, it demands/requires new and improved methods to enhance students needed skills, competencies and knowledge expected of them by employers and modern day technologically equipped offices. The paper focuses on information and web based technologies in teaching accounting courses and their usefulness in improving students learning. The mean, standard deviation and t â€“ test was used to analyse the data e generated in the study. The findings show that Information and Web Based Technologies would be relevant and bring about individualized student learning, enhance understanding, better skill and competencies acquisition and ensure accurate record retrieval for the global world and would be the basis for curriculum review and retraining of teachers for better course delivery based on Information and Web Based Technologies.
Factors Influencing Educational Adjustment among English Medium Students in Kottayam Diocese, Kerala, India: A Path Analytic Study
Authors: Varma Parvathy
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this study was to investigate the direct and indirect influence of parental involvement on Educational Adjustment among English Medium Students in Kottayam Diocese, Kerala, India, being mediated by Self-efficacy, English language anxiety, and mathematics anxiety. This quantitative research employed path analysis to investigate the studyâ€™s hypotheses. A total of 300 participants were selected via convenient sampling participated in the study. The path model showed that, the respondentsâ€™ their perceived level of parental involvement has a direct influence on their reported level of educational adjustment. Thus, the more they perceived their parentsâ€™ involvement in their academic life, the higher their reported level of educational adjustment. Parental involvement was also found to have an indirect influence on their educational adjustment, being mediated by their reported level of self-efficacy. Thus, the more the respondents perceived their parentsâ€™ involvement in their academic life, the higher their level of self-efficacy; subsequently, the higher their level of selfefficacy, the higher their reported level of educational adjustment. Self-efficacy was also found to be positively related to English language anxiety and negatively related to math anxiety. Thus, the higher the respondentsâ€™ reported level of self-efficacy, the higher their reported level of English language anxiety and the lower their reported level of math anxiety. Neither English language anxiety nor math anxiety was found to be significantly related to the respondentsâ€™ reported level of educational adjustment.
EWMA statistics and fuzzy logic in function of network anomaly detection
Authors: Cisar Petar , Maravic-Cisar Sanja
Published: September 2019

Anomaly detection is used to monitor and capture traffic anomalies in network
systems. Many anomalies manifest in changes in the intensity of network
events. Because of the ability of EWMA control chart to monitor the rate of
occurrences of events based on their intensity, this statistic is
appropriate for implementation in control limits based algorithms. The
performance of standard EWMA algorithm can be made more effective combining
the logic of adaptive threshold algorithm and adequate application of fuzzy
theory. This paper analyzes the theoretical possibility of applying EWMA
statistics and fuzzy logic to detect network anomalies. Different aspects of
fuzzy rules are discussed as well as different membership functions, trying
to find the most adequate choice. It is shown that the introduction of fuzzy
logic in standard EWMA algorithm for anomaly detection opens the possibility
of previous warning from a network attack. Besides, fuzzy logic enables
precise determination of degree of the risk.
Feature selection for intrusion detection system in a cluster-based heterogeneous wireless sensor network
Authors: Osanaiye Opeyemi , Ogundile Olayinka , Aina Folayo , Periola Ayodele
Published: September 2019

Wireless sensor network (WSN) has become one of the most promising networking
solutions with exciting new applications for the near future.
Notwithstanding the resource constrain of WSNs, it has continued to enjoy
widespread deployment. Security in WSN, however, remains an ongoing research
trend as the deployed sensor nodes (SNs) are susceptible to various security
challenges due to its architecture, hostile deployment environment and
insecure routing protocols. In this work, we propose a feature selection
method by combining three filter methods; Gain ratio, Chi-squared and
ReliefF (triple-filter) in a cluster-based heterogeneous WSN prior to
classification. This will increase the classification accuracy and reduce
system complexity by extracting 14 important features from the 41 original
features in the dataset. An intrusion detection benchmark dataset, NSL-KDD,
is used for performance evaluation by considering detection rate, accuracy
and the false alarm rate. Results obtained show that our proposed method can
effectively reduce the number of features with a high classification
accuracy and detection rate in comparison with other filter methods. In
addition, this proposed feature selection method tends to reduce the total
energy consumed by SNs during intrusion detection as compared with other
filter selection methods, thereby extending the network lifetime and
functionality for a reasonable period.
Pengaruh Inflasi terhadap Pelaporan Keuangan
Authors: Cahyono Yuli Tri
Published: September 2019

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Persepsi Akuntan atas Pengakuan dan Pelaporan Intellectual Capital
Authors: Ivada Elvia
Published: September 2019

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Analisis Kinerja Pemerintah Daerah dalam Menghadapi Otonomi Daerah Ditinjau Aspek Keuangan (Studi Empiris pada Wilayah Karesidenan Surakarta)
Authors: Sularmi Sularmi , Suwarno Agus Endro
Published: September 2019

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Pengembangan Praktik dalam Penganggaran dari Perspektif Penelitian
Authors: Lasdi Lodovicus
Published: September 2019

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Mapeamento das temáticas dos dossiês das revistas dos programas de pós-graduação em Ciências da Religião e Teologia no Brasil
Authors: Boas Alex Villas , Serrato Andréia C. , Zdziarski Alaís D. , Cruz June A. W.
Published: September 2019

O presente artigo apresenta um primeiro resultado parcial do projeto de pesquisa de Mapeamento da produção da Área de Ciências da Religião e Teologia no Brasil, que diz respeito mais precisamente à análise do histórico dos dossiês publicados pelos periódicos acadêmicos vinculados aos 21 Programas de Pós-Graduação de Ciências da Religião, com suas variantes e de Teologia. O objeto de análise, portanto, é delimitado nas edições que publicaram dossiês temáticos nas 34 revistas de cunho científico vigentes no último quadriênio de avaliação da CAPES, iniciado em 2017 até o presente momento, abrangendo o período de 1969, quando é publicado o primeiro dossiê, até 2018, por meio de métodos sociométricos, bibliométricos, análise de redes sociais e demais abordagens estatísticas.
Teses e dissertações: triagem e apontamentos de uma área em construção
Authors: Marchini Welder Lancieri
Published: September 2019

As teses e dissertações de um determinado programa de pós-graduação revelam seu perfil discente. Este artigo se propõe a organizar os dados referentes aos depósitos das teses e dissertações produzidas nos quarenta de existência do Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência da Religião da PUC-SP. Os dados foram coletados a partir do sistema da biblioteca da PUC-SP e possibilitaram entender a progressão numérica anual, o impacto que o financiamento público gerou no aumento de teses e dissertações depositadas e o perfil dos trabalhos depositados pelos discentes.
“POMPAI:” STUDI TENTANG SURAT KABAR ANAK MASA KOLONIAL SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Naldi Hendra
Published: September 2019

POMPAI is a child newspaper born in colonial times. This newspaper comes along with the emergence of movements in Indonesia. Before becoming a child newspaper, POMPAI was a newspaper that also often voiced national movements. Suspicion and pressure from the colonial government, made POMPAI transformed into a child newspaper with the aim of educating indigenous children, especially in West Sumatra. There are several children's newspapers that appear together with the POMPAI newspaper. Among them; Chain Mas and Pelipoer Heart. Both of these newspapers have similarities and differences but have the same goal of wanting to entertain indigenous children and teach knowledge through newspapers. Not many of these children's newspapers are present in West Sumatra. In addition to the pressure from the colonial government, the economic condition of indigenous newspaper businessmen is often a constraint. Age of this newspaper can be said not long or last long. POMPAI itself only lasted about two years. However, his role in the development of the knowledge of indigenous children is taken into account. This can be seen from the rubric and writing as well as the influence of the newspaper POMPAI. Not many natives children can attend school, this newspaper beceme one means of education for them to be illiterate and learn a little to increase knowledge.
Eksistensi Kesenian Tradisional Joget Dangkong Di Pulau Panjang Kota Batam
Authors: Yulia Desma
Published: September 2019

The purposes of this research are to explain the existence of Dangkong dance as the Malay traditional art, namely; to know the socio-cultural functions of Dangkong dance in Malay society, to know the socio-cultural functions of Dangkong Dance at Panjang Island society, to explain the facts of what caused the change occurrence of the Dangkong Dance roles at Panjang island society. To achieve these purposes, the research activities will be divided into two stages, namely the library research and the field research. The library research focused on searching some books that are relevant to the research, while the field research conducted in the form of surveying the sampling of the location, observation and in-depth interview. Furthermore, the methods used in this research namely Clifford Geertz’s ethnographic analysis.The results show that Dangkong Dance as Malay traditional art consists of several elements: (1) musical accompaniment; (2) song accompaniment; (3) ornament. Dangkong Dance performance occupies the function as the entertainment art. Dangkong Dance performance also is regarded as the complementary of the core entertainment or as a cover in the entertainment. The changes of the traditional art relate with the decreasing of public interest to Dangkong Dance and rarely the Dangkong Dance performance. Factors which led to low public interest to Dangkong Dance, namely: (1) the appearance of some new entertainment facilities; (2) the emergence of the dance art appearance that appropriates with the development of modernization in Panjang Island Batam city.
Ensino técnico-profissional no Brasil e em Portugal na perspectiva da integração regional
Authors: Bueno Maria
Published: September 2019

O estudo comparado de questões contemporâneas do ensino técnico-profissional de um país semiperiférico (Portugal) e de outro periférico (Brasil), com análise de implicações dessa condição, aponta tendências comuns no encaminhamento de reformas e modelos de gestão, que são verdadeiras vertentes do ideário de organismos de pensamento articulado como a Unesco, União Européia e o Bird, mas se constroem em contextos específicos, nos quais a integração regional se realiza de formas diversas, onde as intencionalidades e a sustentação financeira são protagonistas. Raízes socioculturais profundas entrelaçam-se e garantem traços rançosos comuns nesses dois mundos, tais como o paternalismo de Estado e o preconceito contra o trabalho manual; contudo, condições peculiares promovem experiências interessantes para a reflexão acadêmica dos dois países e ensejam a realização de trabalhos cooperativos.

Palavras-chave: ensino técnico; ensino profissionalizante; integração regional; reformas
de ensino; padrão de gestão.

Abstract

The comparative study on contemporary issues of technical/professional education of a semi-peripheral country (Portugal) and of a peripheral one (Brazil), with analyses of the implications of this condition, points to common trends on the implementation of reforms and management models, which are true vehicles of the thinking of organisms such as Unesco, EU and Bird, but are built in specific contexts, in which the regional integration is made by diverse ways, where the intentional acts and the financial support are protagonists. Crossed, deep social and cultural roots guarantee common old tracks in these two worlds, such as state paternalism and prejudice against manual work; however, specific conditions promote interesting experiences for academic reflection in both countries and allow them to carry on cooperative pieces of work.

Keywords: technical/professional education; regional integration; educational reforms; management models; comparison.
Renunciar a un ideal revolucionario: el debate en torno a la naturaleza privada y comunal de la reforma agraria mexicana
Authors: Ginzberg Eitan
Published: September 2019

Este ensayo se centra en el debate parlamentario de 1921 en torno a una ley federal que apoyaba la expropiación de latifundios en todo el país por parte de los gobiernos locales, con el fin de dividirlos en fincas familiares y venderlos a familias campesinas necesitadas en forma de pequeñas propiedades. El artículo explica cómo fue que se anuló el ideal de las pequeñas propiedades, contenido en el Artículo 27 de la Constitución mexicana, y se sustituyó esencialmente con el modelo comunal o compartido del ejido. El principal argumento es que la razón para el abandono de la opción agraria de la pequeña propiedad fue la división estatutaria del poder en cuestiones agrarias establecida en el Artículo 27, que confiaba la responsabilidad de la reforma comunal del ejido al gobierno central, y la responsabilidad de la reforma de la pequeña propiedad a los estados federados. El centro político no aceptó este arreglo, pues temía perder su liderazgo en la conducción del agrarismo mexicano. Ello condujo a la cancelación de lo que la mayoría de los pensadores de la Revolución consideraba la mejor manera de rehabilitar al pueblo mexicano, y de convertirlo en la punta de flecha de la prosperidad económica y la modernización de México.
Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp. (FU98) and Borrelia burgdorferi Sensu Lato in Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Serbia
Authors: Sukara Ratko , Juwaid Salem , Ćirović Duško , Penezić Aleksandra , Mihaljica Darko , Veinović Gorana , Radojičić Sonja , Hodžić Adnan , Duscher Gerhard Georg , Tomanović Snežana
Published: September 2019

Human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and environmental pollution lead to a reduction in the spatial boundary between wild animals, domestic animals and humans. These activities increase the risk for the emergence of pathogens from the sylvatic cycle in the population of domestic animals and humans. Foxes are recognized as potential reservoirs for a number of bacterial pathogens of medical and public health concern. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence and spatial distribution of bacterial tick-borne pathogens from the Anaplasmataceae family, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.), Rickettsia spp., Coxiella burnetii, Francisella tularensis, Bartonella spp., in the red fox population from Serbia and to discuss the obtained results from the epidemiological point of view. Legally hunted red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from 14 localities in Serbia were included in the study and spleen samples from 129 animals were tested with conventional PCR assays for the presence of bacterial tick-borne pathogens. DNA of Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp. (FU98), Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, Borrelia lusitaniae, and Borrelia garinii was detected in 6 (4.7%), 1 (0.8%), 2 (1.6%) and 1 (0.8%) animals, respectively. Co-infection by Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp. (FU98) and B. garinii was detected in one animal. All samples were negative for other tested bacterial tick-borne pathogens. The results of the present study indicate the potential role of foxes in natural cycles of Candidatus Neoehrlichia sp. (FU98) and causative agents of Lyme borreliosis in the investigated areas. Further research is required to elucidate the role of foxes in the epidemiology of these and other tick-borne zoonotic pathogens in the Republic of Serbia.
Close Mentoring Approach: Enhancing Action Research Skills and Knowledge of Science and Mathematics Teachers
Authors: Tupas Fernan P.
Published: September 2019

Department of Education (DepED) required teachers’ in particular master teachers both elementary and secondary in all subject areas to conduct action research to enhance the performance of students most especially below average learners. This study was conducted to measure how effective close mentoring approaches to assist DepED teachers in Science and Mathematics in doing action research. In addition, this is also to enhance knowledge of these teachers on how to perform action research with their own created innovations. The results revealed all the informant wanted to conduct action research. But because of other commitments, and duties, many of them cannot complete what they have started. There were very few teachers in every schools; therefore, time management is very important because almost all of them have additional functions such as coaches, club advisers, office staff and others. However, the findings of the study suggested that mentoring was effective methods to help science and mathematics teachers to do action research. One science teacher was able to present completed paper in a regional conference. All these teachers have already their own innovations but just need to test for effective implementation. Also, support from higher officials must be priorities to help their teachers who have interest in action research.
Beyond School Reach: Character Education in Three Schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Abdullah Irwan , Hudayana Bambang ,   Setiadi, Kutanegara Pande Made , Indiyanto Agus
Published: September 2019

The ability of Indonesian schools related to the character education of students is still far from the expectations and mandate of the law. Based on the qualitative research conducted in the three schools in Indonesia, the current study shows that the educational process only introduce students to the standardized concepts with no involvement in social process and practices, which will give them experience and opportunities to adopt the character values. The school curriculum only forms the ideal type of character, does not stimulate the active involvement of students in the community. Students only learn the character, based on dominant values constrained by the state, i.e.: having loyalty, defending the country, and loving homeland. In addition to narrowing the character space values to the interests of the state, the character education also does not accommodate the wealth of ethnic and religious cultures in Indonesia. This paper proposes the need for changes in school autonomy from an extension of the government, leading to provision of a conducive climate for the emergence of various approaches to improve character education. Character education stems from differences in school ideology and Indonesian cultural diversity. The education system should release itself from the text orientation to better fit in with the dynamic cultural context as a source of character learning.
Self-Assessed Metacognitive Awareness among Students of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Anumudu Chiaka I. , Adebayo Adewale , Gboyega-Tokunbo Aanu , Awobode Henrietta , Isokpehi Raphael D.
Published: September 2019

Metacognition consists of knowledge of cognition (metacognitive knowledge) and regulation of cognition (metacognitive regulatory skills). The growing emphasis on student/learner-centered teaching at various educational levels including universities has led to recommendations for increased use of metacognitive strategies in traditional classrooms and online classrooms. This study examined metacognitive awareness among university students. The study population included 210 undergraduates and postgraduates studying biology or genetics among their regular courses in the university. Participants provided responses to the 52-item Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI) instrument that captures self-assessed level of agreement to items assessing metacognitive knowledge and metacognitive regulatory skills. We conducted statistical analysis on the data collected. Mean self-assessed MAI scores was 79.9% (41.6/52), with metacognitive regulation scores of 80.1% (28.0/35) higher than metacognitive knowledge. Metacognitive awareness tends to decrease with level of study. Metacognitive regulation associated significantly with level of study (p=0.0127) or level of study and field of biology together (p=0.005). Students think highly of their metacognitive awareness especially in the regulation of cognition and this self-belief tended to reduce with year of study. The results provide baseline for future studies and global comparisons.
Development of Creation of Executive Function-EF Model for Preschool Children through the Participation Process of the School under Suan Dusit University’s Network
Authors: Rangsiyanon Kwanfah , Intamra Pornluck , Pianpiamsin Sasipun , Wannasuth Sinsupa , Tinnarat Siripong
Published: September 2019

The objectives of this research were to create the trial and develop the creation of Executive Function-EF Model. The research consisted of 3 procedures, which were 1) The formation of sample, which was teachers and parents from the school under Suan Dusit University’s Network; 2) The trial of sample, which was children between 3-5 years old from 6 schools under Suan Dusit University’s Network; and 3) The development of key informants, which were the Executive Function-EF Model specialists in terms of measurement and evaluation and early childhood education, including the representatives of teacher, administrator, and parents from the school under Suan Dusit University’s Network. The content analysis was used in the qualitative data analysis. The average, standard deviation, and dependent t-test were used in the quantitative data analysis. The research results found that 1. The creation of Executive Function-EF Model consisted of 4 components, which were principle, objective, learning process, and evaluation; 2. The trial result of the creation of Executive Function-EF Model was that the development of creation of Executive Function-EF Model of preschool children in the overall image and each aspect after using the model was higher than before using the model with the statistically significance level of .001 and 3. The result of the development of creation of Executive Function-EF Model was that the creation of Executive Function-EF Model that was developed was suitable to be used and had the possibility to be put into practice in a high level.
“I am rather strong on Voyages and Cannibalism”: The other Dickens and other Victorians in Richard Flanagan’s Wanting
Authors: Kucała Bożena
Published: September 2019

This paper analyses Richard Flanagan’s novel Wanting (2008) as a narrative informed by a revisionary and critical attitude to nineteenth-century ideologies, which is common to, and, indeed, stereotypical in much neo-Victorian fiction. Drawing on the biographies of two eminent Victorians: Charles Dickens and Sir John Franklin, Flanagan constructs their fictional counterparts as split between a respectable, public persona and a dark, inner self. While all the Victorian characters are represented as “other” than their public image, the focus in the novel, and in this paper, is on Dickens’s struggle to reconcile social propriety with his personal discontent. Flanagan represents this conflict through Dickens’s response to the allegations that starving survivors of Franklin’s ill-fated Arctic expedition resorted to cannibalism. The zeal with which the Victorian writer refuted such reports reveals his own difficulty in living up to social and moral norms. The paper argues that the main link between the different narrative strands in the novel is the challenge they collectively pose to the distinction between the notions of civilization and savagery.
Arsenic Application Changed Growth, Photo-Synthetic Pigments and Antioxidant Enzymes Activity in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) Under Salinity Stress
Authors: Talebi B. , Heidari M. , Ghorbani H.
Published: September 2019

The elevation of arsenic (As) content in soils is of considerable concern with respect to its uptake by plant and subsequent entry into wildlife and human food chains. The treatment of sorghum seedlings with As as NaH2As4O. 7H2O at various concentrations (A1 = 0, A2 = 20, A3 = 40 and A4 = 60 mg As kg−1 soil) and salinity at four different levels (S1 = 0, S2 = 3, S3 = 6 and S3 = 9 dS m−1) reduced fresh and dry weights of sorghum plants. The co-application of As and salinity increased the guaiacol peroxidase (GPX) activity in shoot and root tissues. The highest GPX activity in shoot and root tissues was obtained at S2A4 and S3A3 treatments, respectively. The activity of catalase (CAT) in shoot was not changed, but unlike the GPX activity, salinity and As decreased the CAT activity in root tissues. Concerning the photosynthesis pigments, salinity had no effect on the chlorophyll ‘a’, chlorophyll ‘b’ and carotenoid content in leaves, but the As treatment significantly decreased the content of both chlorophyll types. Salinity increased the anthocyanin content in leaves. There were negative correlation between soluble carbohydrates (r2
= −0.78**) and stomata conductance (r2
= −0.45**) and dry weight of the plant biomass in this study. By increasing the salinity and As concentration in root medium, soluble carbohydrate in leaves increased but salinity decreased the leaf stomata conductance.
Interfaith Engagement and Orientation Programs
Authors: Cordoves Janett I.
Published: September 2019

Professionals working in orientation, transition, and retention (OTR) have expressed apprehension about discussing religion and worldview because it is often considered a personal matter and a subject that can be quickly polarizing. Despite these challenges, there are many benefits to engaging religious and worldview diversity within orientation programs. This Campus Note features stories from the field and highlights how and why worldview and interfaith cooperation can be infused into orientation programs. Indeed, by addressing worldview, an institution can uphold its experiences and values to incoming students.
Prime Time: The First 6 Weeks Adjusting, Belonging, and Thriving in College
Authors: Beras Karina
Published: September 2019

Entering college as a first-year student or going back to a college campus as a returner or transfer student can prove to be an exciting yet difficult time for a myriad of reasons.