bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR IPS KELAS VI DENGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE EXAMPLES NON EXAMPLES DI SDN 007 TERATAK AIR HITAM KECAMATAN SENTAJO RAYA
Authors: Yanson Yanson
Published: March 2019

Social science subjects are arranged in a systematic, comrehensive, and integrated in the learning processtowards succes in the life in the community. With the approach it is expected that learners will acquire a broaderunderstanding and dept in the field of science related. This reseach method in classroom action reseach usingtwo cycle the end of each cycle is given daily test given to students in as musc as 19 persons in the class VI SDN007 Teratak Air Hitam sub-district Sentajo Raya. The reseach result obtained the result of the study preliminarydata 65,3 increase by an average of learning outcomes of IPS to 75 in cycle I. I the second cycle obtained anaverage of 90 with the learning cycle I is 14,58% and from cycle I to cycle II amounted of 37,89%. Activities theteacher looks at the cycle I the first meeting of 66,67% with enough categories, while at the second meetingincreased so that the average obtained by 75%, with good categories. In cycle II it turns out that teacherlearning has increased sothat the obtained average 83,3% with good categories, while at the second meetingcycle II obtained average to 91,67 % with very good categories. Data activity studens looks at the cycle I the firsmeeting obatined an average of 61,11 with lee categories, at the second meeting obtained an average 72,22%with enough categories. In the second cycle obtained an average of the first meeting of 80,56% with goodcategory, while in the second meeting with average to 91,67% with the cagory very well. So it can be concludedthat the applicatin of cooperative medel type example non examplescan improve learning outcomes IPS.
EFEKTIFITAS PENGGUNAAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL TERHADAP MOTIVASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR MENGIDENTIFIKASI UNSUR-UNSUR CERITA ANAK DI KELAS V SD NEGERI 018 KUBANG JAYA KECAMATAN SIAK HULU
Authors: Yusmarwati Yusmarwati
Published: March 2019

This research is based on low student learning outcomes and motivation in learning. Research was conductedon grade V students of SD Negeri 018 Kubang Jaya, Siak Hulu, Kampar. This research aims to improve studentlearning outcomes and motivation through audio visual media. From data analysis result of observation ofactivity of teacher in learning using audio visual at meeting of petarma get percentage sebear 89,5%. at thesecond meeting of 95,83%. while the results of observations of student activities first meeting students get apercentage of 89,29%. while at the second meeting 96,43%. seen from the analysis of student motivation dataexperimental class high libih motivation in learning from the control class. Furthermore, in terms of studentlearning outcomes seen from the basic scores of students who are in class experiments get an average score of58.86, while the control class gets an average score of 60,68. After the students were given an experiment in theexperimental class, the average grade increased to 80,00, while the value in the control class that was not giventhe treatment received an average score of 69.55. From the analysis of the data, it can be concluded that theaudio visual media applied to the learning process is very effective, this is evidenced by the increasingmotivation and student learning outcomes in class V Elementary School 018 Kubang Jaya Kubang Jaya, SiakHulu, Kampar.
PENINGKATAN EFEKTIFITAS BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI TOLAK PELURU DENGAN MEDIA MODIFIKASI BOLA PLASTIK DI KELAS VI SD NEGERI 011 PULAU MUNGKUR KECAMATAN GUNUNG TOAR KABUPATEN KUANTAN SINGINGI
Authors: Suryaningsih Evita
Published: March 2019

This research dilator by the results of learning to reject the bullet of grade VI SD Negeri 011 Pulau MungkurGunung Toar is still very low. This study aims to improve learning outcomes Physical education and studenthealth. From the data analysis there is an increase of both teacher activity, student activity, and student learningresult, that is teacher activity in meeting 1 cycle I the percentage is 60% with enough category and secondmeeting is obtained 76% good category while in cycle II there is increasing percentage of teacher activity from88% to 92%. Viewed from the student activity also increased from the meeting 1 cycle I was 56% with thecategory less and the second meeting obtained 72% enough category whereas in cycle II there was an increaseof student activity percentage from 88% to 92%. Judging from the result of student learning before action orClassroom Action Research was conducted by 5 (29,4%) complete students, after classroom action research wasconducted on cycle 1 complete student to 12 people (70,5%), while in cycle 2 to 15 people (88.2%). The increasein the average score of the basic score of cycle 1 was increased by 15 points and from cycle I of cycle 2 therewas an increase of 13 points. From the data analysis there is an increase both from teacher activity, studentactivity, and student learning outcomes. It can be concluded that the application of plastic ball modificationmedia can improve learning outcomes Physical education and health of students in grade VI SD Negeri 011Pulau Mungkur Gunung Toar.
MENINGKATKAN PROFESIONALISME GURU MENGAJAR MELALUI PENERAPAN PENILAIAN KINERJA GURU DI SMP NEGERI 5 SINGINGI KABUPATEN KUANTAN SINGINGI
Authors: Andriyuan Andriyuan
Published: March 2019

The teacher is a professional educator so that has the task, function, and important role in educating the life of anation. The requirements to be referred to as professional educators, among others, have skills based onconcepts and theories of science, based on philosophical, psychological, and sociological. A teacher must alsohave adequate competence, while the competence includes professional, pedagogical, social, and personalcompetence. In this School Action Research, attempts were made in an effort to Improve Professionalism TeachTeachers were Raised Through Application of Teacher Performance Appraisal at State Junior High School 5Singingi Kuantan Singingi Regency. This research understands qualitative approach because it is moreappropriate to identify teacher performance appraisal in improving teacher teaching professionalism. Theresults of this research The Efforts of the First High School Principal of the 5 Singingi Affirm the improvementof professionalism of teachers that have been done through: 1) Guidance to teachers in preparing lessonplans.2) Monitoring teachers in implementing learning.3) Monitoring the course of educational activities .d.Checking the state and integrity of State Junior High School facilities as a supporter of student achievement .. 4)Evaluating through briefings and meetings of educational programs in an effort to improve the professionalismof teaching teachers in class.
PENERAPAN STRATEGI EACH ONE TEACH ONE UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN KEWARGANEGARAAN SISWA KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 028 DESA KUBANG JAYA
Authors: Alirman Alirman
Published: March 2019

This research is based on the learning outcomes of Civic Education of V students of State Elementary School028 Kubang Jaya which is still very low. This study aims to improve the learning outcomes of students' CivicEducation. The method of research is classroom action research, with the stages of research is the stage ofplanning, action stage, observation stage and reflection phase. From the data analysis, there was a goodimprovement of teacher activity, student activity, and student learning result, that is the cycle I of teacheractivity is "enough", with percentage 65,63%, and cycle II increased to 89,06% belonged to "good". Percentageof student activity of cycle I is 70,14% or classified as "enough", and cycle II increased to 86,81% or classifiedas "good". Increased activity of teachers and students is very influential on student learning outcomes. Onbefore the students' completeness action only reached 10 people (55,56%) complete student, and 8 students(44,44%) not yet finished. After the first cycle of student's learning completion increased to 13 students(72.22%), and 5 students (27.78%) were not completed. Cycle II mastery of students has exceeded 75% of thecompleteness of 88.89% or about 16 students who achieve the minimum predefined criteria defined that is 65.Thus, the strategy of each one teach one can improve student learning outcomes in the subjects of EducationCitizenship class V Elementary School 028 Kubang Jaya.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MENDENGARKAN CERITA ANAK MELALUI MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL PADA SISWA KELAS I SDN 024 TARAI BANGUN KECAMATAN TAMBANG KABUPATEN KAMPAR
Authors: Qoestiah Qoestiah
Published: March 2019

This research is motivated by the low skill of listening to children's stories on Indonesian learning in class I students of SDN024 Tarai Bangun Kecamatan Tambang Kabupaten Kampar. This study aims to improve the listening skills of children'sstories in Indonesian language learning through the application of audio visual media to class I students of SDN 024 TaraiBangun Kecamatan Tambang Kabupaten Kampar. The subjects of this study were all students of class I SDN 024 TaraiBangun Kecamatan Tambang Kabupaten Kampar, totaling 30 people, in 2016. The form of research was classroom actionresearch. This research instrument consists of performance instruments and data collection instruments in the form ofobservation sheets of teacher activities and student activities. Based on the results of research and data analysis it can beconcluded that the use of audio visual media can improve the skills of listening to stories of children of class I students ofSDN 024 Tarai Bangun Kecamatan Tambang Kabupaten Kampar. This success is known from the average value of students'skills at the second meeting of the second cycle. Where in the initial data only obtained an average value of 62.8, at the 1stmeeting of the first cycle obtained an average of 67.8, at the 2nd meeting of the first cycle obtained an average of 72.7, at themeeting 1 cycle II obtained an average of 73.5, at the 2nd meeting of cycle II, it was obtained an average of 81.8, while thecompleteness was obtained by all students. This indicates that the audio visual media can improve the skill of listening to thestories of children of class I students of SDN 024 Tarai Bangun Kecamatan Tambang Kabupaten Kampar.
Recommendation System for Major University Determination Based on Student’s Profile and Interest
Authors: Kusumaningrum Desi Purwanti , Setiyanto Noor Ageng , Hidayat Erwin Yudi , Hastuti Khafiizh
Published: March 2019

Failure study on university students is one of the serious problems we face today. Data from the Centre for Education Statistics Research and Development of the Ministry of National Education Republic of Indonesia showed that the percentage of students graduate on time from 2001 to 2011 only reached 51.97%. In addition, cases of students dropping out at the beginning of the semester is also quite significant. One of the causes of failure of this study was the selection of major’s errors when applying to university. This study offers a selection subject recommendation system that builds on the profile data and student’s interest using the technique of Association Rule. Results of the rules of the relationship will then be matched with prospective students using questionnaires dynamic, so expect new students get recommendations more valid subject fit the profile and interest respectively. The system built on this research utilizes student data stored on the academic system of Dian Nuswantoro University. This model however can be adapted by all the universities that has a system of academic information. At the end of this system is expected to be used to minimize failures caused students study majors election mistakes
VARIABLE GENERALIZED CHAPLYGIN GAS AS A SCALAR FIELD DARK ENERGY MODEL
Authors: SALTI Mustafa , KORUNUR Murat , SOGUT Kenan , AYDOĞDU Oktay
Published: March 2019

A large number of scalar eld ideas have been introduced in literature in order to discuss the speedy expansion nature of our universe. Scalar eld denitions naturally come forward in particle physics. Fundamental particle physics theories can yield various scalar eld descriptions, but they do not dene its self-interacting potential exactly due to the complexity of corresponding equations. Here, we mainly focused on the reconstruction of the tachyon scalar eld dark energy prescription by making use of the variable generalized Chaplygin gas (VGCG) dark energy model in the four-dimensional (4D) spatially  at Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) framework.
DUKUNGAN KELUARGA DALAM MERAWAT ANAK DENGAN THALASSEMIA BETA MAYOR
Authors: Nurvinanda Rezka , Mulatsih Sri , Hartini Sri , Nurjannah Intansari
Published: March 2019

ABSTRAK

Pendahuluan: Thalassemia merupakan penyakit anemia hemolitik yang diturunkan secara genetik. Indonesia termasuk salah satu Negara yang memiliki penduduk pembawa gena thalassemia dengan prevalensi sebesar 3-8%. Anak thalassemia beta mayor harus menjalani pengobatan dalam jangka waktu yang panjang sehingga memberikan dampak bagi anak dan keluarga. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran tentang pengalaman keluarga dalam merawat anak dengan thalassemia beta mayor.

Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologi dan data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam terhadap 8 partisipan yang merupakan ibu sebagai caregiver utama dalam merawat anak dengan thalassemia beta mayor. Analisis data menggunakan metode Colaizzi.

Hasil: Ditemukan 7 tema terkait pengalaman keluarga dalam merawat anak dengaan thalassemia, yaitu kemampuan keluarga merawat anak; respon negatif keluarga; tantangan dalam merawat anak; hambatan selama merawat anak; sumber dukungan bagi keluarga; upaya keluarga dalam menghadapi stresor; dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi strategi koping.

Kesimpulan: Sumber dukungan bagi keluarga selama merawat anak dengan thalassemia beta mayor didapatkan, baik dukungan dari internal dan eksternal dalam bentuk dukungan instrumental, emosional, informasi serta finansial.

Kata Kunci: Dukungan Keluarga, Anak, Thalassemia
PENILAIAN KEPATUHAN PERILAKU PERAWAT DALAM MELAKSANAKAN HAND HYGIENE DI RUANG RAWAT INAP RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH DEPATI BAHRIN SUNGAILIAT TAHUN 2018
Authors: Maryana Maryana , Mardikaningsih Ria
Published: March 2019

Faktor yang memegang peranan penting dalam tindakan pencegahan infeksi nosokomial adalah faktor petugas atau perawat sehingga perlu mendapat perhatian dalam menjalankan tugasnya,terutama pengetahuan tentang tindakan septik dan aseptik. Salah satu pencegahan infeksi rumah sakit adalah dengan menjaga kebersihan tangan (hand hygiene). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan desain studi fenomenologi dengan tujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi mendalam mengenai penilaian kepatuhan perilaku perawat dalam melaksanakan hand hygiene di Ruang Rawat Inap Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Depati Bahrin Sungailiat.Subjek penelitian ini berupa informan kunci yaitu perawat pelaksana di ruang rawat inap RSUD Depati Bahrin Sungailiat ada 6 partisipan dan informan pendukung yaitu Kepala Bagian Tata Usaha RSUD Depati Bahrin dan Perawat kontrol infeksi (IPCN).Dalam menentukan informan peneliti menggunakan purposive sampling dengan teknik wawancara dan observasi dari tanggal 1 sampai dengan 30 bulan Juni 2018. Hasil penelitian ini berupa 3 (tiga) tema yaitu tema pertama berupa pelaksanaan hand hygiene perawat dengan sub tema kebiasaan hand hygiene sebelum kontak pasien, sebelum melakukan tindakan aseptik, setelah terkena cairan tubuh pasien, setelah kontak dengan pasien, dan setelah kontak dengan lingkungan pasien. Tema kedua yaitu hambatan pelaksanaan hand hygiene dengan sub tema kurang tersedianya sarana dan aktivitas ruangan yang banyak, serta tema ketiga yaitu persiapan alat untuk melakukan hand hygiene dengan sub tema alat untuk kebersihan tangan. Diharapkan dapat lebih aktif kembali melakukan evaluasi secara berkala, tidak hanya evaluasi kejadian infeksi saja melainkan evaluasi terhadap upaya yang dijalankan dalam pencegahan dan pengendaliannya, salah satunya dengan mengaktifkan fungsi pengawasan atau supervisi kepada perawat dalam pelaksanaan 5 momen hand hygiene.
Finger Prosthesis Using Digital Photograph And Soft Liner: A Case Report
Authors: Achanur Mahantesh , Mahoorkar Sudhindra , Moldi Arvind , Majage Basavakumar , Puranik Shivakumar
Published: March 2019

Fingers as organs of manipulation have an important role in function and aesthetics. Injuries to the fingers are common in accidents at home, work, and play or due to congenital and developmental defect. Irrespective of the aetiology, the loss of a finger has a considerable functional and psychological impact on an individual. In order to alleviate these problems, partial or complete finger prosthesis can be fabricated. This clinical report presents a method to fabricate finger prosthesis using digital photograph, poly methylemethacrylate acrylic and soft liner for a patient who has a partial finger loss caused due to trauma. Key words: Acrylic,Digital photograph,Finger, Soft liner
Comparative Study of Bone Formation around the Implant Surface Following Simultaneous Sinus Membrane Elevation and Implant Placement With and Without Platelet Rich Fibrin.
Authors: Rajkumar G. C. , Nandimath Santosh , K Pallavi , Abraham Aaby , Paul Nandan
Published: March 2019

Brief Background Rehabilitation of edentulous posterior atrophic maxilla has always been an exigent task in the field Implantology. Studies have shown, the use of Choukron’s platelet rich fibrin as a sole grafting material in sinus floor and immediate implant placement leading to bone formation in the peri-implant region. Purpose of the Study This study was conducted as novel research where, Direct Sinus Membrane elevation and simultaneous Implant placement without any bone graft resulted in bone formation in sub-antral space. This study compares and evaluates the bone formation with the help of Cone Beam CT Scan (CBCT) in sub-antral space following direct sinus membrane elevation and simultaneous implant placement and platelet rich fibrin as the sole graft. Materials and Methods 48 patients who fulfill the inclusion criteria were divided as Group I- direct sinus membrane elevation and implant placement without any graft and Group II- direct sinus membrane elevation and implant placement along with PRF as sole graft Results and Analysis Unpaired‘t test’ was used where, we ‘p’ value was compared with the level of significance. On comparing the peri-implant bone density in Hounsefield units, in CBCT scans; the bone density was more in group II which was statistically significant (p<0.05). Summary and Conclusions PRF has proved to be a valuable autologous augmenting material in direct sinus membrane elevation and simultaneous implant placement in edentulous posterior maxilla. Key Words Hounsefield Units, Sub-antral space, Peri-implant, Cone Beam CT Scan.
Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Based Empirical Interpolation of Precipitation
Authors: Joshi Rajesh
Published: March 2019

Various climate impact studies need to generate estimates of climate variables at a given location based on values from other locations. It is well established fact that there are strong sensible physical linkages between global climate and local scale weather phenomenon. Therefore, empirical interpolation or downscaling has emerged as a prospective tool to relate atmospheric circulation patterns to surface variables for forecasting regional climate from GCM and RCM output dataset. In this paper, application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) based soft computing model for empirical interpolation of precipitation in Himalayan region is attempted. This method uses ANNs to generate precipitation estimates for 11 districts of Uttarakhand state (India) given information from a lattice of surrounding locations. In the present paper, we have used Feed Forward Back Propagation (FFBP) algorithm to develop a Multilayer Perceptron ANN model for empirical downscaling of precipitation in Himalayan region. The model is developed using climate data of Climate Research Unit (CRU) and observed data for past 110 years (1901-2010). The robustness and suitability of the developed ANN model is verified by testing its applicability for 11 districts of Uttarakhand state. 80% of the data are used for training of the model and remain 20% are used for testing of the model. The performance evaluation of the model is tested by RMSE value. The study show that the model works quite well for climatic records of most of the district after bias correction.
Maintenance Overtime Policy with Cumulative Damage
Authors: Mizutani Satoshi , Nakagawa Toshio
Published: March 2019

We propose an extended maintenance overtime policy for the cumulative damage model where an operating unit suffers some damage due to shocks. It is assumed that the total damage is additive, and the unit fails when the total damage has exceeded a prespecified damage level. It is supposed that we start to observe occurrence of shocks after time T, and the unit is replaced at Nth (N=1,2,…) shock over time T or at failure, whichever occurs first. That is, we propose a new policy by extending maintenance overtime policy. One example is a rental of system such as industrial equipment with some reservations. For such systems, they should be maintained or replaced at a prespecified number of uses over a scheduled time. For such a model, we obtain the mean time to replacement and the expected costs rate. Further, we discuss about optimal number N^* and time T^* which minimizes the expected cost rate when shocks occur in a Poisson process. Finally, numerical examples are given, and suitable discussions are made.
Modeling Software Multi Up-Gradations with Error Generation and Fault Severity
Authors: Verma Raksha , Parihar R. S. , Das Subhrata
Published: March 2019

World is moving very fast and with each new step ‘our desire to want something more’ is increasing in all the aspects of lives. Keeping in mind the growing demand of society for highly equipped software; the suppliers tend to come with up-gradations very frequently with the desire to make an impression in the market. Each organization is battling to showcase that their products is an enhanced version. As a result, companies at proper intervals are coming up with innovative functionalities. In order to have an upper hand amongst the competitors; the judgement on apt time of release of a software is utmost sensitive. This decision is majorly governed by company’s expertise in being able to remove all kinds of faults in the software. Development of a multi-release upgraded software reliability growth model is done with regard to trace the upshots of faults in line for the existing software and the one’s remaining in the software at different intervals. This model ascertains the remaining bugs occurred in the software during its operational phase while testing of the new code in other words which occurs in course of addition of new features to the current software. Further, the case of three types of faults existing in the software namely: simple, hard and complex has been incorporated to model the fault removal phenomenon. Data Analysis has been given to support the results.
MEASUREMENT OF THE AVERAGE INNOVATIVENESS CHANGE OVER TIME IN THE EU MEMBER STATES
Authors: Roszko-Wójtowicz Elżbieta , Białek Jacek
Published: March 2019

In the age of globalisation, implementation and commercialisation of new technologies are perceived as key elements determining competitiveness of particular countries, therefore, the growth of innovativeness is seen as the predominant direction of European Union society’s transformation into information society. The aim of the paper is to propose a procedure of measurement of innovativeness growth over time, with the Summary Innovation Index (SII) methodology as a starting point. The considered issue can be expressed by the following main question: how to measure the innovation performance dynamics for a selected group of countries (such as the EU-28, EU-15 or EU-13 countries) and for time intervals (not only for two moments of observations). This is an important inquiry since well-known innovativeness indices (SII, GII, or IOI) concentrate mainly on the provision of information about countries’ innovation performance for a specific year of observations. Due to this fact, changes occurring over longer time periods are rather neglected. The main result of the paper is a proposition of average innovativeness growth index. The index uses weights describing the employment share of a selected group of specialists (e.g.: scientists and engineers, research and development personnel) in relation to the economically active population.
Prospects for Refining Kepler TTV Masses Using TESS Observations
Authors: Goldberg Max , Hadden Sam , Payne Matthew J. , Holman Matthew J.
Published: March 2019

In this paper we investigate systems previously identified to exhibit transit timing variations in Kepler data, with the goal of predicting the expected improvements to the mass and eccentricity constraints that will arise from combining Kepler data with future data from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. We advocate for the use of the Kullback–Leibler (KL) divergence as a means to quantify improvements in the measured constraints. Compared to the original Kepler data, the TESS data will have a lower signal-to-noise ratio, rendering some of the planetary transits undetectable, and lowering the accuracy with which the transit mid-time can be estimated. Despite these difficulties, out of the 55 systems (containing 143 planets) investigated, we predict that the collection of short-cadence data by TESS will be of significant value (i.e., it will improve the mass uncertainty such that the KL divergence is ≳0.1) for approximately 6–14 planets during the nominal mission, with the range primarily driven by the uncertain precision with which transit mid-times will be recovered from TESS data. In an extended mission this would increase to a total of approximately 12–25 planets.
WASP-190b: Tomographic Discovery of a Transiting Hot Jupiter
Authors: Temple L. Y. , Hellier C. , Almleaky Y. , Anderson D. R. , Bouchy F. , Brown D. J. A. , Burdanov A. , Cameron A. Collier , Delrez L. , Gillon M. , Jehin E. , Lendl M. , Maxted P. F. L. , Murray C. , Nielsen L. D. , Pepe F. , Pollacco D. , Queloz D. , Ségransan D. , Smalley B. , Thompson S. , Triaud A. H. M. J. , Turner O. D. , Udry S. , West R. G.
Published: March 2019

We report the discovery of WASP-190b, an exoplanet on a 5.37 day orbit around a mildly evolved F6 IV-V star with V = 11.7,

 = 6400 ± 100 K, M
* = 1.35 ± 0.05 M
⊙, and R
* = 1.6 ± 0.1 R
⊙. The planet has a radius of R
P = 1.15 ± 0.09 R
Jup and a mass of M
P = 1.0 ± 0.1 M
Jup, making it a mildly inflated hot Jupiter. It is the first hot Jupiter confirmed via Doppler tomography with an orbital period of >5 days. The orbit is also marginally misaligned with respect to the stellar rotation, with λ = 21° ± 6° measured using Doppler tomography.
AREAcat: A Tool to Compute Area Coverage of GALEX UV GUVcat and BCScat, SDSS, PanSTARRS, and Gaia Source Catalogs in Chosen Sky Regions
Authors: Bianchi Luciana , de la Vega Alexander , Shiao Bernie , Souter Barbara J.
Published: March 2019

We present AREAcat, an interactive online tool to compute the area mapped by recent catalogs that cover most of the sky, but not contiguously, such as the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) ultraviolet (UV) source catalogs GUVcat_AIS. Constructed from ≲600 million measurements by removing duplicate measurements of the same source in repeated observations, and sources in field rims, GUVcat_AIS contains photometry in FUV (λ
eff ∼ 1528 Å) and NUV (λ
eff ∼ 2310 Å) of ∼83 million UV sources. When the surface density of a given class of objects is of interest, the actual area covered by the catalogs used in the source selection must be calculated, taking into account overlap among repeated observations and gaps between pointings. We developed a tool to calculate the area covered in any chosen region of the sky by GUVcat, as well as by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey data release 14 (SDSS DR14), the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (PanSTARRS) PS1 3π, Gaia DR2, and their overlap with GUVcat. The desired sky region can be specified in either Galactic (l, b) or equatorial (α, δ) coordinates. GUVcat flags sources within the footprint of extended objects, such as nearby large galaxies or Galactic stellar clusters, where the photometry of individual point-like sources is often compromised by crowding or by the underlying galaxy light. For statistical studies of clean samples over large areas, the sources within such extended objects can be excluded using the appropriate GUVcat flags; the corresponding regions can then be excised from the area estimate in AREAcat.
MODES OF STRATEGIC ADAPTATION: NATO and the EU under Revisionist Pressure
Authors: Karásek Tomáš
Published: March 2019

How to assess the strategic adjustment of international organisations? The article combines recent advances in the study of grand strategy and studies in institutional adaptation to explain NATO's and European Union's responses to current Russian revisionism. Selecting specific cases of NATO's Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) and EU's East StratCom Task Force, it analyses the innovativeness, scope and cohesiveness of these measures in the context of broader strategic readjustments. The conclusions pit the Alliance's gradual but more robust strategic renovation against the Union's more radical but limited and possibly fractious strategic breakthrough.
PARADOX OF HYBRID WAR: On Causes and Implications of Pragmatism in the Debate
Authors: Bahenský Vojtěch
Published: March 2019

The aim of this article is to analyse current state of the debate about hybrid war concept, focusing on the paradox of its success despite broad expert critique. The article specifically discusses pragmatism in use of the concept by institutions and authors as an explanation of the current situation. Finally, it analyses its possible causes, with special attention to its development and conceptual quality, and its possible implications.
A new species of the ant genus Recurvidris Bolton, 1992 (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Myrmicinae) from Thailand
Authors: Jaitrong Weeyawat , Tokeeree Yuppayao , Pitaktunsakul Piyaporn
Published: March 2019

Recurvidris Bolton, 1992 is a small myrmicine genus of the tribe Crematogastrini. Until now, eleven species are known in this genus from Asia. A new species, Recurvidrislekakulisp. n., is here described from Thailand based on the worker caste. The type series of the new species was collected from leaf litter in a dry evergreen forest. A key to the Asian species of Recurvidris based on the worker caste is provided.
Clinical significance of Pro-Gastrin-Releasing Peptide, Neuron-Specific Enolase, Chromogranin A and Squamous Cell Cancer Antigen in pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors
Authors: TUTAR NURİ , YETKİN NUR ALEYNA , YAZICI CEVAT , ÖNAL ÖMER , KONTAŞ OLGUN , KELEŞTİMUR FAHRETTİN
Published: March 2019

Introduction
It is not always easy to diagnose pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors (PNET).The aim of the present study is to make a differential diagnosis by studying the same markers in patients with non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), patients with benign lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia) and healthy volunteers to determine the roles of these markers in pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors (PNET) diagnosis and to identify their power.
Methods
A total of 100 participants including 23 PNET patients and 28 NSCLC patients who were pathologically diagnosed but not yet treated, 25 participants with benign disease and 24 healthy volunteers were included in this cross-sectional study.
Results
No significant difference was found between the chromogranin A (CgA)and squamous cell carcinoma antigen 1 (SCCA1) values among the groups (PNET - NSCLC - Benign - Healthy volunteers)but the difference in progesterone-releasing peptide (Pro-GRP), neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and adjusted NSE was statistically significant (P values were respectively Pro-GRP p = 0.006, NSE p = 0.015, NSE adjusted p = 0.09).In a comparison of the PNET-NSCLC groups, having a Pro-GRP value higher than 84.6 pg / mL revealed PNET with 60.9% sensitivity and 89.3% specificity (p=0.001).
Conclusion
The Pro-GRP value is the only indicator that distinguishes the PNET group from the other 3 groups.
Can Apelin play a role in the etiology of tinnitus?
Authors: ENSARİ Nuray , GÜR Özer Erdem , GÜR Nilgün , SELÇUK Ömer Tarık , RENDA Levent , YILMAZ Mustafa Deniz , ÖZTÜRK Mehmet Türker , ÇEKİN Yeşim
Published: March 2019

Background and Aims: Tinnitus, which affects 15% of general populations and in 1-6%, the quality-of-life is seriously affected by a chronic condition. Chemical, oxidative, and emotional stressors are important in terms of the clinical course of tinnitus. Apelin mediates oxidative stress. We measured apelin levels in patients with tinnitus affecting both ears, but without hearing loss.
Material and Methods: We enrolled patients diagnosed with bilateral idiopathic tinnitus. Tinnitus severity was determined using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory. We recorded the levels of plasma apelin-13 and biochemical parameters.
Results: The mean apelin level of the control group was higher than that of the patient group (p = 0.002). A significant negative correlation was evident between the apelin level and the THI (r = 0.460, p = 0.003). The TG level was significantly higher in the patient than the control group (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: As tinnitus severity increased, the apelin level fell. Thus, apelin may play a role in the pathophysiology of idiopathic tinnitus, and may be prescribed during follow-up to reduce oxidative stress in the future. Further clinical studies on the effects of the apelin/APJ system and the effects of antioxidants in patients with inflammatory diseases, are required.
Key words: apelin, oxidative stress, tinnitus
Perspective Electrical Circuit Simulation with Virtual Reality
Authors: Nuanmeesri Sumitra , Poomhiran Lap
Published: March 2019

Focusing on electrical circuits as the topic for a STEM project, this research aims to develop virtual reality media for student learning. Using virtual reality media to perform STEM electrical circuit activities, data was collected and analyzed. The virtual reality media was then evaluated by five experts who used the Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) to assess its effectiveness, where the IOC for each criteria was 0.8 or higher. Moreover, after evaluating it with the Diffusion of Innovation Theory (DOI), the arithmetic mean of its effectiveness on the diffusion of innovation was 4.32, with a 0.48 standard deviation. This demonstrates that the use of virtual reality media was a beneficial innovation at a high level. Afterwards, the developed virtual reality media was evaluated by a sample of 30 subjects in the areas of VR features, usability, learning experience, and VR measurement outcomes. The findings show that its arithmetic mean was 4.67 with a 0.47 standard deviation, meaning the developed virtual reality media was an effective for electrical circuit learning at the highest level. Furthermore, after evaluating its effectiveness in the area of information technology acceptance, it was found that, for these criteria, the arithmetic mean was 4.64 with a standard deviation of 0.48. This indicates that the subjects generally accepted the use of virtual reality media for use in learning STEM activities at the highest level. It can be said that the development of the virtual reality media for learning STEM activities with a focus on electrical circuits enhances the learning process of the learners who confirmed such statements at the highest level, with an increase in subject understanding of the learning activity and self-satisfaction, while at the same time reducing the prejudice learners have towards the study of electrical circuit installation.
Temperature Variation Effect on a Rectangular Microstrip Patch Antenna
Authors: Fadamiro Akinwale Oluwaseyi , Famoriji Oluwole John , Zakariyya Rabiu S. , Lin Fujiang , Somefun Oluwasegun Ayokunle , Ogunti Erastus O. , Apena Waliu O. , Dahunsi Folasade M
Published: March 2019

A novel hypothesis is proposed for the radiation pattern of a Rec-tangular Microstrip Patch Antenna sensitive to temperature variations from the ideal room temperature tolerance under which it was manufactured. In order to validate this hypothetical model, equations relating the resonating frequency, patch length and dielectric constant of the antenna to variations from the room temperature were improved. Simulations were carried out to validate the hypoth-esis in the drifts in ambient temperature effects on dimensions of the patch an-tenna and its field radiation patterns; including its directivity, power pattern, max-imum radiation in the electric-field plane.
Management of hyper-acute Ischaemic Stroke: Current status, challenges and opportunities in Northern Sri Lanka
Authors: Ajantha K.
Published: March 2019

Stroke is one of the leading causes of chronic disability and death worldwide1. However, over the last two decades, this trend has been changed by twin advancement in management of acute ischeamic stroke (AIS); especially in thrombolytic therapy and multidisciplinary dedicated stroke unit2. AIS is distinguished by the sudden loss of neurological functions due to acute interruption of blood circulation to an area of the brain. It is commonly caused by thrombotic or embolic occlusion and less often by rupture of a cerebral artery. Stroke is the fourth commonest killer and major cause of disability among adults in Sri Lanka3. Annual expenditure on the management of acute stroke and neuro rehabilitation has been mounting due to increasing cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, excessive alcohol intake and sedentary lifestyle concomitantly with ageing population3. There has been an increasing trend of all the above-mentioned non communicable diseases in recent past in North, mainly because of sudden lifestyle transformation by adopting habits introduced by visiting diaspora. Thrombolytic management at dedicated stroke unit plays a crucial part in minimizing its serious outcomes. This paper primarily reviews the indications and contraindications in choosing patients for the administration of intravenous Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA), facilities currently available but underutilized, and the challenges faced in AIS management in Northern part of Sri Lanka.
A post menopausal female with empty sella syndrome
Authors: Vithiya R. , Suganthan N. , Selvaratnam G. , Kumanan T.
Published: March 2019

Empty sella syndrome is an incidental anatomical finding which can occasionally present as hypopituitarism. Here we report a post-menopausal female with emptysella syndrome and anterior pituitary hormone deficiency. She is a 69 year-old mother of four children presented with progressively worsening lethargy and constipation. Her last pregnancy at 24 years was complicated with post-partum haemorrhage. She had breastfed her last child for an year. She attained menopause at the age of 45. Investigations revealed normocytic anemia, and hyponatremia. Hormonal profile showed a normal TSH level(2.09mu/l)and low free T4 (<0.07 ng/dl) suggestive of secondary hypothyroidism. She also had low level of 9am cortisol, and inappropriately low FSH and LH levels. Non-contrast computerized tomography of the brain revealed cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) within sella-turcica, suggestive of empty-sella syndrome. She was treated with replacement doses of hydrocortisone and thyroxine and with that her symptoms improved.
Cuphead y el futuro de la industria audiovisual
Authors: Palenzuela Criado José Manuel
Published: March 2019

Es muy posible que cualquier persona con algo de interés activo en el mundo de la animación (o que siga en Facebook a alguien así) se haya encontrado estos últimos meses con un clip, “gameplay” o vídeo divulgativo sobre Cuphead. Poco probable es, sin embargo, que te hayas topado con el tráiler. Sin embargo, es uno de los juegos más comentados desde hace cuatro años, y ha traspasado las barreras de la comunidad “gamer”, reabriendo el famoso debate de si el videojuego es arte. Y es que, como si fuese el titular de un anuncio de dudosa procedencia, se trata de “la estrategia de difusión que trae de cabeza a los directores de marketing”. En esta reseña, José María Palenzuela comenta la presente situación de la industria del videojuego independiente en el contexto de la crisis de la cultura audiovisual actual, y su evolución hacia nuevos formatos más interdisciplinares, con la consecuente disolución de fronteras entre géneros, a partir del análisis del impredecible éxito del título Cuphead.
Isla de perros: Japón según Wes Anderson
Authors: Ceballos Fernández Mario
Published: March 2019

A continuación, Mario Ceballos nos presenta un análisis de la cultura japonesa partiendo de la película de animación Isla de Perros (2018), realizada en stop-motion por el director estadounidense Wes Anderson, y cómo en ésta aparecen los elementos característicos propios de su evolución como cineasta. En este texto se resalta la importancia del trabajo de investigación del autor con el fin de plasmar con exactitud todos los elementos iconográficos políticos y sociales propios de este país, haciendo hincapié en la implicación del confucionismo en el desarrollo de la identidad nipona a lo largo de su historia y como se podría expresar en el devenir de un posible futuro distópico.
El particular proceso de producción de un anime. La combinación perfecta de tradición y tecnología digital
Authors: Horno López Antonio
Published: March 2019

A pesar de la popularidad del anime, existe todavía hoy un conocimiento limitado sobre las particularidades de su modelo de producción y de las herramientas utilizadas durante el meticuloso proceso de creación, en el que se combina eficazmente las técnicas tradicionales de dibujo y pintura con las herramientas digitales. Una de las causas posibles de este desconocimiento sobre el proceso de elaboración de los anime, aparte de las estrictas normas de confidencialidad de cualquier estudio de animación, es la dificultad en encontrar material original que muestre detalladamente cómo se crea una animación en Japón y qué herramientas utilizan para dar vida a esos personajes de ojos saltones y cabello puntiagudo que nos han fascinado durante tantos años —y que aún siguen haciéndolo. En este artículo, Antonio Horno, reconocido divulgador de la cultura anime en España y autor del libro El lenguaje del anime. Del papel a la pantalla (Diábolo, 2017), nos mostrará las distintas etapas que componen este proceso creativo y algunos de los programas de ordenador más utilizados en los estudios japoneses, destacando aquellas particularidades que, independientemente del factor artístico o de estilo, llegan a establecer la seña de identidad del anime actual.
La profesionalización del cortometraje de animación en España. Situación actual
Authors: Navarro Álvarez Adriana
Published: March 2019

Este artículo muestra el panorama de la profesionalización del cortometraje de animación español en la presente década. Pese a los cambios acontecidos en este periodo, como el aumento de la producción anual, la multiplicación de ventanas de difusión y exhibición y el florecimiento de centros de formación en animación, estas películas cortas continúan ocupando un lugar anómalo en el sector cinematográfico. Considerado como afición y obra de aprendizaje separada del conjunto de la industria, este fenómeno se encuentra actualmente en proceso de revisión profunda. A partir de entrevistas y encuestas realizadas a expertos del sector, se puede vislumbrar el nuevo rumbo del cortometraje animado en nuestro país. Esta investigación ilustra las dificultades y contradicciones a las que se enfrentan estos filmes, como la deficitaria regulación por parte de la Administración, la falta de dimensión comercial y la legitimación de esta producción dentro del aparato cinematográfico.
Josep Escobar: la imaginación desbordante de un pionero de la animación
Authors: Pagès Maria
Published: March 2019

Aunque es recordado como el padre de Zipi y Zape y Carpanta, Josep Escobar fue uno de los pioneros de la animación en España. A pesar de tener una fructífera carrera en el mundo de la animación, que duró más de quince años y abarcó la mayoría de productoras de la época dorada de la animación, su faceta como animador es poco conocida por el gran público. Para llenar este vacío, este artículo pretende hacer un recorrido por las diversas contribuciones de Josep Escobar al lenguaje animado, al que aportó su experiencia en campos aparentemente tan dispares como los tebeos, la mecánica del gag, la divulgación de la técnica de la animación, la creación de personajes, la animación de documentales y la realización.
El sueño de Frida: la animación como elemento de diferenciación visual y narrativa
Authors: Gordeeff Eliane
Published: March 2019

Este artículo tiene el propósito de analizar cómo una animación en stop-motion puede ser utilizada para representar escenas específicas de una narrativa en acción real: las de los sueños, los recuerdos, los pensamientos y las alucinaciones del protagonista, o sea, su imaginarium diegético. También se observa sobre las apropiaciones de otros medios visuales para las representaciones de ambientes y emociones. Los análisis se centraron en la secuencia animada del sueño del personaje de Frida Kahlo, y sobre la escena en la que ella se corta el pelo, del largometraje de Julie Taymor Frida (2002). De acuerdo con los conceptos narrativos, del cine, de la retórica de la imagen y de la similitud de la animación de marionetas con el teatro, además de los asuntos culturales, se reflexionará sobre la imagen animada y su representación como parte integrante de un conjunto con la imagen filmada.
Toward global paradigm change: beyond the crisis of the liberal world order
Authors: Snower Dennis J.
Published: March 2019

This paper may be summarized by the following points. First, the crisis of the liberal world order arises from a misalignment of our social, economic and political domains of activity, along with a resulting destabilization of our physical environment. The integration of the global economy has generated problems that extend beyond our current bounds of social and political cooperation. Second, extending our social cooperation – on which basis our political cooperation can be extended as well – requires the creation of the appropriate moral narratives. These narratives must guide business strategies, public policies and civic activities. Third, these narratives must be supplemented by multilevel governance structures that address challenges at the scale – micro, meso and macro – at which these challenges arise. Finally, past human experience in developing moral narratives, supported by multilevel governance structures, suggests guidelines for a future form of multilateralism that enables us to meet this challenge.
Educação em tempos de escola “sem” partido: “a que será que se destina?” uma análise sócio-jurídico-feminista
Authors: Cisne Álvaro Mirla , Kubik Taveira Mano Maíra , Maria Janelle Cavalcante de Oliveira Giulia
Published: March 2019

O objetivo deste trabalho é realizar uma análise sócio-jurídico-feminista sobre a concepção de educação do Programa Escola “sem” Partido e sua expressão em projetos de lei que versam sobre planos educacionais. Para tanto, realizamos uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Como conclusão principal, entendemos que o Escola “sem” Partido reitera o legado de uma democracia restrita, de um país com marcas de autoritarismo, elitismo, racismo, sexismo e heterossexismo. O que está em curso, portanto,  não são apenas projetos de lei, mas a disputa do papel da educação que se associa à projetos de sociedade, que tanto pode contribuir para uma perspectiva conservadora, como pode potencializar a defesa da emancipação humana.