bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Replacement of soybean meal with treated castor bean meal in supplements for grazing lambs
Authors: FREITAS Tiago Brandão , FELIX Tara , PEDREIRA Márcio dos Santos , SILVA Robério Rodrigues , SILVA Fabiano Ferreira da , SILVA Herymá Giovane de Oliveira , TIGRE Jéssica Santos
Published: October 2017

SUMMARY The objectives of this trial were to evaluate intake and nutrient digestibility, weight gain, and carcass characteristics of grazing lambs supplemented with increasing dietary inclusion of castor bean meal (CBM). Thirty-six Santa Inês-crossed, non-castrated, 120 ± 15 d old lambs (initial BW = 21.8 ± 3.4 kg) were randomly allotted to 1 of 4 dietary treatments. The treatments consisted of 4 levels of soybean meal substitution with lime treated CBM (0, 33, 67, and 100%) on the DM basis. The experimental design was a completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 9 replicates (lambs) for each treatment. Supplementation level was 1.6% BW per animal/d. There was a linear decrease (P<0.01) for total DM intake and a quadratic effect (negative; P = 0.05) for pasture intake as CBM was increased in the supplement. There was a negative quadratic effect of CBM inclusion on NDFap intake, both in g/d (P = 0.01) and as in BW % (P = 0.05). There was a linear effect (negative; P<0.01) on DM and NDFap digestibility coefficients. There were no effects (P≥0.48) of treatments on HCW, dressing percentage, carcass conformation, back fat or carcass length. Despite some negative effects on intake and nutrient digestibility, increasing CBM inclusion in the supplement, up to the substitution of all the soybean meal in the supplement, did not affect weight gain of grazing lambs or carcass characteristics.
Deep borehole disposal grouts – are inorganic retarders appropriate?
Authors: Collier Nicholas C. , Pawar Sukanya H. , Milestone Neil B. , Travis Karl P.
Published: October 2017

Cementitious grouts are being developed for use as sealing and support matrices (SSMs) in deep borehole disposal (DBD) of high-level radioactive waste. These SSMs will seal the waste containers within a disposal zone and provide physical support during package placement. The ambient temperature and pressure will be 80–130°C and 30–50 MPa, respectively, depending on depth and local geological conditions. This will accelerate grout thickening, so retardation is required to facilitate slurry placement. Certain inorganic materials suppress cement hydration and retard thickening under ambient conditions. However, their retardation characteristics are unknown at elevated temperature and pressure. Inorganic compounds of borate, phosphate, tin and zinc were investigated as retarders, and a summary of the work is provided in this paper. All retarders were found to delay thickening, with only borate providing sufficient retardation, but only at 90°C (0·75% addition); retardation was nearly sufficient at 120°C (1% addition). The effect of all the retarders on wet paste properties was not consistent but, generally, plastic viscosity and yield stress peaked at specific addition levels. None of the retarders influenced phase composition, and each retarding ion was evenly distributed throughout the hardened microstructure. The results of this study led to the conclusion that no inorganic retarder is appropriate for use across the whole DBD temperature range.
Neutralizing Antibody–Mediated Response and Risk of BK Virus–Associated Nephropathy
Authors: Solis Morgane , Velay Aurélie , Porcher Raphaël , Domingo-Calap Pilar , Soulier Eric , Joly Mélanie , Meddeb Mariam , Kack-Kack Wallys , Moulin Bruno , Bahram Siamak , Stoll-Keller Françoise , Barth Heidi , Caillard Sophie , Fafi-Kremer Samira
Published: October 2017

BK virus–associated nephropathy (BKVAN) causes renal allograft dysfunction. The current management of BKVAN relies on pre-emptive adaptation of immunosuppression according to viral load monitoring. However, this empiric strategy is not always successful. Therefore, pretransplant predictive markers are needed. In a prospective longitudinal study, we enrolled 168 kidney transplant recipients and 69 matched donors. To assess the value of BKV genotype–specific neutralizing antibody (NAb) titers as a predictive marker for BKV replication, we measured BKV DNA load and NAb titers at transplant and followed patients for 24 months. After transplant, 52 (31%) patients displayed BKV replication: 24 (46%) patients were viruric and 28 (54%) patients were viremic, including 13 with biopsy-confirmed BKVAN. At any time, patients with high NAb titers against the replicating strain had a lower risk of developing BKV viremia (hazard ratio [HR], 0.44; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 0.26 to 0.73; P=0.002). Each log10 increase in NAb titer decreased the risk of developing viremia by 56%. Replicating strains were consistent with donor transmission in 95% of cases of early BKV replication. Genotype mismatch between recipients’ neutralization profiles before transplant and their subsequently replicating strain significantly increased the risk of developing viremia (HR, 2.27; 95% CI, 1.06 to 4.88; P=0.04). A NAb titer against the donor’s strain <4 log10 before transplant significantly associated with BKV replication after transplant (HR, 1.88; 95% CI, 1.06 to 3.45; P=0.03). BKV genotype–specific NAb titers may be a meaningful predictive marker that allows patient stratification by BKV disease risk before and after transplant.
knee extensors endurance test with elastic resistance v2
Authors: Kirsch Micheletti Jéssica , Flauzino Machado Aryane , Marques Vanderlei Franciele , Netto Junior Jayme
Published: October 2017

Reliable clinical tests that are capable of measuring resistance are important tools for rehabilitation. An alternative that has increased popularity is the use of elastic tubes, which stand out for being easy to handle, low cost, practicality, and feasibility of use. To analyze the test-retest reliability of the muscle fatigue resistance test (FRT) with elastic tubes. A total of 116 healthy young males, age between 18 and 30 years old, participated in the study. Participants performed three pre-test stages: orientation, load presentation, and familiarization with equipment lasting two weeks. Subsequently, they performed the FRT on two occasions (test and retest), with an interval of seven days. The reliability analyzes were performed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) with 95% confidence interval and typical measurement error (TME), also expressed as coefficient of variation (CV%). The findings regarding the reliability of the test showed satisfactory values (time: ICC= 0.66; 95%CI [0.50; 0.76]; CV(%)= 9.34; repetition: ICC= 0.61; 95%CI [0.46; 0.73], CV(%)= 13.66; rhythm: ICC= 0.52; 95%CI [0.35; 0.67], CV(%)= 10.29). From the findings presented, it is concluded that the clinical test proposed with elastic tubes demonstrates evidence of acceptable values.
Formation of Legal Consciousness in Childrenin the Context of Decentralization of Normative Regulationof Educational Organizations
Authors: Egorov I.A. , Umnyashova I.B.
Published: October 2017

Drawing on existing normative legal acts and scholarly publications, the paper discusses the issue of formation of legal consciousness in children in educational organisations. It stresses the importance of the activity component in the formation of legal consciousness, particularly in the context of activities carried out by participants of educational relationships in the situation of normative regulation implemented by educational organisations themselves. The fact that changes in the legislation of the Russian Federation aimed at decentralization of normative regulation of educational organizations may act as a negative factor affecting the formation of legal consciousness, especially in the context of regularly detected violations of the law by the managing bodies of educational organisations. The paper proposes certain measures aimed at reducing the identified risks and increasing the effectiveness of the activities of educational organisations carried out with the purpose of positive development of legal consciousness in children.
Researching Play: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Smirnova E.O. , Sobkin V.S.
Published: October 2017

The paper provides a brief overview of the materials of the International Council for Children’s Play (ICCP) 27th World Play Conference which focused on the problems and opportunities of researching play in modern children. The paper shows the diversity of approaches to the study of child play and its multiple aspects. The main issues discussed at the Conference were as follows: the definition of play; its impact on child development; consistency of research outcomes; specifics of child play in different countries. Many speakers referred in their presentations to Lev Vygotsky and to the cultural-historical approach in general. Questions related to narrative play and its role and ogranisation were of special interest to the participants. Also, one of the major topics were play environments, both indoor and outdoor. Most of the materials presented at the Conference were applied research associated with particular projects or programmes; among the research methods used the most common were case studies and sociological methods. All in all, the Conference proved that researchers all over the world have a keen interest in child play and continue to develop multiple approaches to its understanding and exploration.
The Communication of the Spirit Imaginary Through Pop Cinematography
Authors: Teixeira Gismair Martins
Published: October 2017

A COMUNICAÇÃO DO IMAGINÁRIO ESPÍRITA ATRAVÉS DA CINEMATOGRAFIA POP

Resumo: conforme se infere dos estudos acerca do imaginário, toda representação cultural possui o seu compósito imagético particular que age, reage e interage com as demais instâncias representativas culturais e suas respectivas gamas de imagens. Neste trabalho, apresentaremos o imaginário espiritualista-espírita em interação com peças cinematográficas pop mediante nuances que caracterizam um processo de comunicação singular no contexto da lusofonia.

Palavras-chave: Espiritismo. Cinema. Imaginário.

Abstract: as it is inferred from the studies about the imaginary, every cultural representation has its own particular composite that acts, reacts and interacts with the other representative cultural instances and their respective ranges of images. In this work, we will present the spiritualist-spiritist imaginary in interaction with pop cinematic pieces through nuances that characterize a singular communication process in the context of lusophony.

Keywords: Spiritualism. Movies. Imaginary.
Youth Pastoral of Brazil: a training proposal of non-individualistic persons
Authors: Sales Lilian Maria Pinto , Maia César Portantiolo
Published: October 2017

PASTORAL DA JUVENTUDE DO BRASIL: UMA PROPOSTA DE FORMAÇÃO DE INDIVÍDUOS NÃO INDIVIDUALISTAS

Resumo: este artigo apresenta análise sobre a formação na Pastoral da Juventude do Brasil – PJB. Baseando-se na revisão de documentos e materiais escritos produzidos pela pastoral, bem como em produções acadêmicas de diferentes autores, ele traz um resumo dos processos formativos adotados por esta organização analisando o modelo de jovem que a PJB pretende formar.

Palavras-chave: Pastoral da Juventude do Brasil. Igreja Católica. Jovem. Formação. Individualismo.

Abstract: the present paper presents an analysis of the training in the Youth Pastoral of Brazil. Based on a review of documents and other productions written by the YPB, as well as on academic productions from different authors, it sums up of the training processes adopted by this organization analyzing the model of young person the YPB intends to form.

Keywords: Youth Pastoral of Brazil. Catholic Church. Young people. Individualism.
Religions in the Middle East- Christian Arabs from Lebanon
Authors: Khatlab Roberto
Published: October 2017

RELIGIÕES NO ORIENTE MÉDIO - ÁRABES CRISTÃOS DO LÍBANO

Resumo: rompendo com estereótipos acerca da cultura e das manifestações religiosas do Oriente Médio, esse artigo demonstra a pluralidade ali existente. Aborda-se as trocas identitárias e os conflitos provocados justamente devido a tais diferentes formas de crer e de viver o sagrado. Uma ênfase especial é dada na caracterização dos cristianismos organizados naquela região.

Palavras-chave: Religiões. Crenças. Pluralismo. Oriente Médio.

Abstract: stereotypes about the culture and the religious manifestations of the Middle East need braked. This article demonstrates the plurality existing in there. Deals with the exchange of identity and conflicts caused precisely due to such different ways of believing and to express the sacred. A special emphasis was given on characterization of organized Christianity instituitions in region.

Keywords: Religions. Beliefs. Pluralism. Middle East.
Naturalizing Borderlands in Time and Space: Imperial Frontiers and Historical Indigeneities in the America
Authors: Radding Cynthia -
Published: October 2017

Resumo: o artigo integra os conceitos de áreas de fronteiras ecológicas e culturais com os de fronteiras imperiais, bem como a criação e a emergência de identidades étnicas por meio de processos históricos de colonialismo e resiliência. As ideias apresentadas aqui fluem das experiências da autora em suas investigações nos ambientes áridos do noroeste do México e nas terras baixas subtropicais do Oriente da Bolívia, completadas por um resumo da literatura histórica e antropológica do Norte e Sul da América.

Palavras-chave: Fronteiras. Inidanidade. Ambiente. Paisagens produzidas por humanos.

Abstract: this article brings together the concepts of ecological and cultural borderlands with imperial frontiers and the emergence of ethnic identities through historical processes of colonialism and resilience. The discussion flows from the author’s own research experiences in the arid lands of northwestern Mexico and the subtropical lowlands of eastern Bolivia and a review of the literature for both North and South America.

Keywords: Borderlands. Indigeneity. Environment. Humanly crafted landscapes.
Indians in Court: protagonism and indigenous diplomacy in the 19th century
Authors: Da Silva Ana Paula , Freire José Ribamar Bessa
Published: October 2017

A cidade do Rio de Janeiro no século XIX era o mais importante centro político e econômico do Brasil, configurando-se em um palco de mediações por excelência. Nesse texto, abordaremos o uso da diplomacia por chefes/representantes indígenas como arma em lutas por garantia de direitos, particularmente suas terras, a partir das negociações dos índios Coroado habitantes do aldeamento de Valença (RJ).

Palavras-chave: Índios no Rio de Janeiro. Diplomacia Indígena. Conflitos de Terras. Protagonismo. Resistência.

Abstract: the city of Rio de Janeiro in the 19th century was Brazil's most important polical and economic center, set as a stage for mediation par excellence. In this text, we will approach the use of diplomacy by indigenous representatives/chiefs as a weapon in struggles for guarantees of rights, particularly their lands, from the negotiations of the Coroado indians, inhabitants of the Valencia settlement (RJ).

Keywords: Indians in Rio de Janeiro. Indian diplomacy. Land conflicts. Protagonism. Resistance.
Resumos de Dissertações
Authors: Costa João Paulo Peixoto , Ferreira Ana Cláudia De Souza , De Ameida Carina Santos , Dos Santos Vinicius Pereira
Published: October 2017

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Níveis de sódio na alimentação de codornas japonesas na fase de postura
Authors: Petrucci Felipe Barreto , Bonaparte Talita Pinheiro , Scottá Bruno Andreatta , Vargas Júnior José Geraldo de , Vieira Danilo De Vargas Gonçalves , Marin Júlio Francisco Valiati
Published: October 2017

Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito de diferentes níveis de sódio na dieta de codornas japonesas na fase de postura. Foram utilizadas 360 codornas japonesas, com idade inicial de 120 dias, distribuídas em delineamento em blocos ao acaso, com seis tratamentos de acordo com o nível de sódio nas dietas, seis repetições e 10 aves por unidade experimental. Para formação das dietas experimentais foram adicionados à dieta basal 0,000%; 0,126%, 0,252%, 0,378%, 0,504% e 0,630% de sal comum em substituição ao material inerte, de forma a obter os níveis de 0,05%; 0,10%; 0,15%; 0,20%, 0,25% e 0,30% de sódio que constituíram os tratamentos, as dietas foram isoproteicas, isocalóricas e isocálcicas. O período experimental foi de 84 dias divididos em quatro períodos de 21 dias. Os parâmetros avaliados foram consumo de ração, taxa de postura, peso médio de ovos, massa de ovos, peso final e conversão alimentar por massa de ovos. Foi observado efeito quadrático para consumo de ração, taxa de postura, massa de ovos, peso final e conversão alimentar por massa de ovos e efeito linear para peso médio de ovos. O nível de sódio para codornas japonesas na fase de postura foi de 0,208%, referente a um consumo de 5,4g de sódio por dia.

Sodium levels in food of Japanese quail in the laying phase

Abstract: Objective to evaluate the effect of different levels of sodium in the diet of Japanese quails. Were used 360 Japanese quail, with initial age of 120 days, distributed in a completely randomized block, with six treatments, six replications and 10 birds per experimental unit. For formation of experimental diets were added to basal diet 0,000%; 0,126%, 0,252%, 0,378%, 0,504% and 0,630% common salt in replacement of the inert material, in order to obtain levels of 0,05%; 0,10%; 0,15%; 0,20%, 0,25% and 0,30% sodium constituting the treatments, diets were isoproteics, isocaloric and isocalcium. The experimental period was 84 days divided into four periods of 21 days. The parameters evaluated were feed intake, egg production, egg weight, egg mass, final weight and feed conversion per egg mass. Was observed quadratic effect on feed intake, egg production, egg mass, final weight and feed conversion per egg mass and linear effect for egg weight. The sodium level for Japanese quails is 0,208% with respect to an intake of 5,4g of sodium per day.
Emergência e crescimento de alface (Lactuca sativa L.) submetida a substratos orgânicos
Authors: Bohm Franciele Mara Lucca Zanardo , Philippsen Adriana Strieder , Oliveira Débora Larissa de , Garcete Lucas Henrique Teixeira , Bertola Paula Bonomo , Bohm Paulo Alfredo Feitoza
Published: October 2017

A agricultura orgânica se destaca como modo de produção que consiste em um sistema sustentável. Um dos desafios desse método de cultivo é a produção de alimentos com qualidade em quantidades suficientes sem comprometer o meio ambiente. Objetivou-se analisar o efeito de substratos orgânicos na germinação e crescimento inicial de alface. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com quatro tratamentos (substratos) e duas repetições. Foram testados os substratos: composto de Sibipiruna, substrato comercial, composto de Sibipiruna com chorume e substrato comercial com chorume. O chorume foi obtido exclusivamente da decomposição de vegetais. Foi avaliado o efeito dos substratos pelo percentual de germinação, massa fresca, massa seca e comprimento da radícula. Pôde-se considerar que houve diferença significativa entre os tratamentos. As sementes, quando germinadas em substrato de Sibipiruna com chorume, apresentaram maior massa seca e comprimento de radícula. Com relação à massa fresca, os valores obtidos foram maiores quando o chorume foi adicionado a ambos os substratos. O chorume obtido da decomposição de vegetais aumentou a germinação e o crescimento inicial das plântulas.

Emergence and growth of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) submitted to organic substrates
Abstract: Organic agriculture stands out as a mode of production consisting of a sustainable system. One of the challenges of this method of cultivation is the production of sufficient quality food in sufficient quantities without compromising the environment. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of organic substrates on germination and initial lettuce growth. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with four treatments (substrates) and two replicates. The substrates were tested: Sibipiruna compound, commercial substrate, Sibipiruna compound with slurry and commercial slurry substrate. The manure was obtained exclusively from the decomposition of vegetables. The effect of the substrates was evaluated by percentage of germination, fresh mass, dry mass and radicular length. It was possible to consider that there was a significant difference between treatments. The seeds, when germinated in substrate of Sibipiruna with slurry, presented higher dry mass and radicle length. Regarding the fresh mass, the values obtained were higher when the slurry was added to both substrates. The slurry obtained from the decomposition of plants increased the germination and the initial growth of the seedlings.
Effect of magnesium sulphate on yield, economics and growth attributes of rainfed safflower (Carthamus tinctorious) in scarcity zone of Maharashtra
Authors: Khadtare S. V. , Shinde S. K. , Akashe V. B. , Indi D. V. , Toradmal V. M.
Published: October 2017

MgSO4 application showed significant influence on productivity and quality of safflower. Among the various treatments tested, application of MgSO4 @ 750 ppm at bud initiation (BI) and flower initiation (FI) recorded the higher seed yield (1143 kg/ha). The higher volume weight (728.4g/l) and 100 seed weight (6.04 g) was also observed under the same treatment. The effect of MgSO4 @ 750 ppm at BI and FI was also found significantly superior in terms of SPAD index, RLWC, LAI on A and leaf area. Application of MgSO4 @ 500 ppm was statistically at par with MgSO4 @ 750 ppm at BI and FI in many other parameters under study. Numerically higher net monitory returns (Rs. 17667/ha) and B: C ratio (2.14) was realized with application of MgSO4 @ 750 ppm at BI and FI.
Enhanced mungbean and water productivity under full irrigation and stress using humic acid in arid regions
Authors: Al-Shareef Abdulmohsin R. , El-Nakhlawy Fathy S. , Ismail Saleh M.
Published: October 2017

A field experiment was conducted during 2016 and 2017 seasons at the Agriculture Research Station of King Abdulaziz University at Hada Al-Sham, Saudi Arabia in a split plot design to investigate the response of Mungbean [(Vigna radiate (L.)Wilczek] MN-96 cv. to three irrigation water regimes(100%, 80% and 60% of water requirements)and three humic acid (HA) rates (15, 30 and 45 kg/ha HA) was mixed with the soil surface. Seed yield and yield components were significantly similar under 30 and 45 kg HA/ha. No significantly differences were showed between seed yield/ha, yield components and IWUE under the 80% water regime with45 kg/ha HA and 100% water regime with 15 kg/ha HA.
Integrating Features of Islamic Traditional Home and Smart Home
Authors: El Basyouni Mona
Published: October 2017

Architecture is a mirror that reflects the various elements of its environment and surroundings, such as climate, geographical characteristics, standard architectural principles, and social, cultural and scientific developments. Muslims of different regions were able, through architecture, to portray their temperaments and environments, free of external influence and guarantee life goals for users. Every day, building owners and occupants experience the constant challenges of comfort, convenience, cost, productivity, performance and sustainability. Owners, designers, builders, and operators are continuously faced with new processes, technologies and offerings to help them achieve better building performance. Since an intelligent building is run by a “system of systems” that is integrated to deliver a higher level of operational efficiency and an improved set of user-interface tools than are usually found in traditional building automation; at the other hand Arab homes with Islamic Identity guarantee all life goals for use.. Hence, this research focus on the smart environmental treatments of Islamic features for traditional architecture in Arabs homes, features of smart home and life goals for resident users.Trying to achieve a methodology combining them for enriching Arab experience of traditional architecture and its architectural results, with the modern trends of smart architecture. This combination aims at creating a residential model combining the benefits and features of Arab Islamic identity and intelligent design. 
Minimal Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Stevenson Ciara , Ogonda Luke , Blaney Janine , Dennison Janice , O’Brien Seamus , Beverland David
Published: October 2017

In 2005, we conducted a prospective randomized controlled trial that demonstrated that, compared with a standard incision, a minimal incision technique did not improve early outcomes of total hip arthroplasty (THA). There was concern that reduced exposure could compromise long-term outcome. For the current study, all surviving participants were invited to return for 10-year radiographic and clinical evaluation. Outcome scores were available for 152 patients (69.4%) from the original cohort, and radiographs were available for 126 (57.5%). The median duration of follow-up was 124 months. We did not find significant differences in functional status or radiographic outcome between the minimal and standard incision groups at 10 years. The 10-year implant survival rate was 99.1% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 97.3% to 100%) in the standard incision group and 97.9% (95% CI = 95.1% to 100%) in the minimal incision group (p = 0.57). We concluded that minimal incision THA performed by a high-volume surgeon does not compromise long-term results but offers no benefit over a standard incision.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Single-Dose, Preoperative Vitamin-D Supplementation Decreases Infection in a Mouse Model of Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Authors: Hegde Vishal , Dworsky Erik M. , Stavrakis Alexandra I. , Loftin Amanda H. , Zoller Stephen D. , Park Howard Y. , Richman Sherif , Johansen Daniel , Hu Yan , Taylor Julie A. , Hamad Christopher D. , Chun Rene F. , Xi Weixian , Adams John S. , Bernthal Nicholas M.
Published: October 2017

Background:

Despite recent advances, infection remains the most common etiology of arthroplasty failure. Recent work suggests that 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25D) deficiency correlates with the frequency of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). We endeavored to examine whether 25D3 deficiency leads to increased bacterial burden in vivo in an established mouse model of PJI and, if so, whether this effect can be reversed by preoperative 25D3 supplementation.

Methods:

Mice (lys-EGFP) possessing fluorescent neutrophils were fed a vitamin D3-sufficient (n = 20) or deficient (n = 40) diet for 6 weeks. A group of 25D3-deficient mice (n = 20) were “rescued” with 1 intraperitoneal dose of 25D3 at 3 days before surgery. A stainless steel implant was inserted into the knee joint and the joint space was inoculated with bioluminescent Staphylococcus aureus (1 × 103 colony forming units [CFUs]). In vivo imaging was used to monitor bacterial burden and neutrophil infiltration. Blood was drawn to confirm 25D3 levels 3 days before surgery and on postoperative days (PODs) 0 and 14. Mice were killed at POD 21, and CFUs were quantified after culture. Myeloperoxidase (MPO) and β-N-acetylglucosaminidase (NAG) were assayed to look at neutrophil infiltration and activated tissue macrophage recruitment, respectively.

Results:

Serum values confirmed 25D3 deficiency and repletion of the 25D3-rescued group. Bacterial bioluminescence and neutrophil fluorescence were significantly greater (p < 0.05) in the 25D3-deficient group. CFU counts from the joint tissue and implant were also significantly greater in this group (p < 0.05). Rescue treatment significantly decreased bacterial burden and neutrophil infiltration (p < 0.05). Compared with the 25D3-sufficient and 25D3-rescued groups, MPO activity was higher (p < 0.02) and NAG activity was lower (p < 0.03) in the 25D3-deficient group.

Conclusions:

This study demonstrated in vivo in a mouse model of PJI that (1) 25D3 deficiency results in increased bacterial burden and neutrophil infiltration, and (2) this effect can be reversed with preoperative repletion of 25D3.

Clinical Relevance:

Considering that >65% of patients undergoing arthroplasty have insufficient or low levels of total 25D and that 25D levels can be replenished with ease using a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved, oral 25D3 product, 25D deficiency may be an important modifiable risk factor in humans undergoing joint replacement.
Editor's Introduction
Authors: Tran Danielle
Published: October 2017

Introduction to this edition
Application of image processing on struvite recovery from swine wastewater by using the fluidized bed
Authors: Ye Zhi-Long , Deng Yujun , Ye Xin , Lou Yaoyin , Chen Shaohua
Published: October 2017

Fluidized granulation is one of the common methods used in wastewater treatment and resource recovery with harvesting millimeter-scale large particles. Presently, effective methods are lacking to measure the fluidized granules ranging from micro- to millimeter scales, with the consequence of ineffectively controlling and optimizing the granulation process. In this work, recovering struvite (MgNH4PO4·6H2O) from swine wastewater by using a fluidized bed was taken as an example. Image processing was applied to analyze the properties of different types of struvite granules, including morphology, particle size distribution, number density and mass concentration. Four stages of the struvite crystal evolution were therefore defined: aggregation, aggregate compaction, cluster-agglomerating and coating growth. These stages could occur simultaneously or sequentially. Up-flow rates of 30–80 mm/s in the fluidized bed sustained 600–876 g/L granular solids. Results revealed that the coating-growth granules were formed with compact aggregates or cluster-agglomerating granules as the nuclei. The growth rates for the different types of particles, including population growth, mass increase and particle size enlargement, were determined. In final, a schematic illustration for struvite granulation process is also presented.
Pemahaman konsep IPA siswa SMP melalui pembelajaran problem solving pada topik perubahan benda-benda di sekitar kita
Authors: Sadiqin Ikhwan Khairu , Santoso Uripto Trisno , Sholahuddin Arif
Published: October 2017

Telah dilakukan penelitian untuk mendeskripsikan pemahaman konsep IPA siswa SMP melalui pembelajaran problem solving. Teknik pemilihan sampel dilakukan secara purposive sampling. Subyek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII berjumlah 66 orang. Data penelitian diperoleh menggunakan instrumen tes. Teknik analisis data dengan cara melihat perkembangan n-gain. Hasil penelitian diperoleh rata-rata pemahaman konsep siswa sebelum pembelajaran adalah 52,28 tergolong kategori kurang baik. Skor setelah pembelajaran adalah 77,40 tergolong kategori baik. Model problem solving sesuai untuk pembelajarain sains sekolah menengah pertama dan dapat mendorong siswa untuk membangun pemahaman konsep. Terjadi konstruksi pemahaman konsep siswa melalui proses menghubungkan pengetahuan dalam menyelesaikan masalah pembelajaran.Kata kunci: problem solving, pemahaman konsep, pengetahuan deklaratif, pengetahuan prosedural, perubahan benda-benda di sekitar kita. Junior High School Students’ Understanding of the Science Concept Through Problem Solving Learning on the Topic of Change Things Around our Life  AbstractResearch was conducted to describe the results of student learning through problem solving model. Sampling was done by purposive sampling. Subjects are 66 students of class VII. Data were obtained using paper based test. Data analysis techniques by observing the development of n-gain. This study showed that student understanding of pretest is 52,28 point categorized as low and posttest is 77,40 point categorized as good. It mean that the problem solving model suitable to the junior high school science class and encourage students to constantly build understanding of the concept. Construction of the concept through the process of connecting knowledge in solving learning problems.Keywords: problem solving, conceptual understanding, declarative knowledge, procedural knowledge, changes things around us.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar IPA Terintegrasi Nilai Islam untuk Meningkatkan Sikap dan Prestasi Belajar IPA Siswa
Authors: Susilowati Susilowati
Published: October 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan bahan ajar IPA yang terintegrasi nilai Islam, mengetahui kelayakan dan keefektifan bahan ajar yang dikembangkan untuk meningkatkan sikap dan prestasi belajar IPA. Sikap terdiri dari sikap religi dan sikap positif terhadap IPA. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Research and Development (R&D) yang dikembangkan oleh Borg & Gall. Teknik analisis data menggunakan gain score, independent t test, dan uji MANOVA. Bahan ajar dalam bentuk buku siswa MTs dan buku guru MTs. Penilaian produk buku siswa MTs  menurut ahli materi dan ahli media berkategori “sangat baik”. Buku guru MTs menurut ahli materi berkategori “baik” dan menurut ahli media berkategori “sangat baik”. Pembelajaran dengan menggunakan buku siswa MTs menunjukkan sikap religi meningkat tinggi (rerata gain score adalah 0,70), sikap positif terhadap IPA meningkat sedang (rerata gain score adalah 0,57), dan prestasi belajar IPA meningkat sedang (rerata gain score adalah 0,55).Kata Kunci: bahan ajar, buku siswa MTs, buku guru MTs, sikap, prestasi belajar Developing of Instructional Materials for Science Integrated with Islamic Values for Increasing Attitudes and Science Learning Achievement AbstractThe aims of the research was to develop instructional materials for science integrated with Islamic values, to determine the appropriateness and the effectiveness of the developed product  for increasing attitudes and science learning achievement. Attitudes is consist of religious attitudes and positive attitudes toward science. This research is Research and Development (R & D) using Borg & Gall model. Data analysis techniques using gain score, independent t-test, and MANOVA test. Instructional materials in the form of MTs student books and MTs teacher books. Product assessment of the MTs student books according to matter experts and media experts are categorized “very well”. The MTs teacher books according to matter experts are categorized “good”, and according to media experts is categorized “very well”. Learning to use student books showed that religious attitudes have risen high (the mean gain score is 0.70), positive attitudes towards science have risen middle (the mean gain score is 0.57), and science learning achievement have risen middle (the mean gain score is 0.55).Keywords: instructional material, MTs student books, MTs teacher books, attitudes, science learning achievement
Developing the life skills-based student worksheet for minor chemical industries
Authors: Nugraheny Devita Cahyani
Published: October 2017

This study aimed at identifying and developing the quality of life skills-based student’s worksheet for minor chemical industries. This study was a research and development that referred to the developmental model proposed by Borg & Gall. The procedures in this study consisted of four stages namely introduction, planning, product design, and product validation. The product validation was conducted by the peer reviewers, the media and material experts and the Chemistry teachers in order to gather assessment and suggestions on the quality of student’s worksheet that had been implemented to the Chemistry teachers in SMK N 1 Panjatan. The data gathering instrument that the researchers used was the product validation sheet. The results of this study showed that the product that had been generated was in the form of life skills-based student’s worksheet for minor chemical industries. On the other hand, the results of an assessment by the Chemistry teachers showed that in average the student’s worksheet fell into the “Very Good” category; as a result, the life skills-based student’s worksheet for minor chemical industries is feasible for implementation in the learning process.
The contribution of school culture and job motivation to the performance of chemistry teachers
Authors: Fatmawati Fatmawati
Published: October 2017

The study aimed at identifying the contribution of school culture and job motivation as an aggregate to the performance of senior high school/madrasah aliyahs/vocational high school Chemistry teachers in Nunukan and Sebatik District, the Province of North Borneo. The study was an ex-post facto research. The sample in this study was selected using census technique or saturated sampling technique and there were 28 senior high school/madrasah aliyahs/vocational high school Chemistry teachers in Sebatik and Nunukan District. The data were gathered using inventory instrument, interview, and documentation which validity and reliability had been tested. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regressions. The results of the study show that school culture and job motivation altogether has positive and significant contribution to the performance of senior high school/madrasah aliyahs/vocational high school Chemistry teachers in Sebatik and Nunukan District and the contribution size is 0.639 or 63.90%. This statement implies that most of senior high school/madrasah aliyahs/vocational high school Chemistry teachers in Nunukan and Sebatik District have been influenced by good school culture and job motivation simultaneously
Pengaruh model collaborative learning terhadap peningkatan motivasi dan hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas IV SD
Authors: Primadiati Ika Dewi , Djukri Djukri
Published: October 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengaruh penerapan model collaborative learning terhadap motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPA SD Negeri se-Gugus I Caturtunggal. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuasi eksperimen dengan rancangan pretest-posttest control design. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model collaborative learning berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar  dan motivasi siswa pada mata pelajaran IPA daripada menggunakan model cooperative script. Hasil analisis uji beda hasil belajar siswa antara kelompok kontrol dengan kelompok eksperimen 1 diperoleh perbedaan rata-rata sebesar 4,51. Hasil analisis uji beda motivasi belajar siswa antara kelompok kontrol dengan kelompok eksperimen diperoleh perbedaan rata-rata sebesar 4,76. Hasil analisis uji beda hasil belajar siswa antara kelompok kontrol dengan kelompok eksperimen 2 diperoleh perbedaan rata-rata sebesar 1,19. Hasil analisis uji beda motivasi belajar siswa antara kelompok kontrol dengan kelompok eksperimen 2 diperoleh perbedaan rata-rata sebesar 2,68. Hasil penelitian maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model collaborative learning dapat digunakan siswa pada pembelajaran IPA SD untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa.Kata Kunci: collaborative learning, motivasi, dan hasil belajar The effects of collaborative learning model on increasing student’s motivation and achievement of the fourth grade of elementary schoolAbstractThis research aimed to describe the effects of collaborative learning model to increase motivation and achievement of the fourth grade students of Elementary School se-Gugus I Caturtunggal. This research was a quasi-experimental study using the pretest-posttest control design. The results of the research show that the model of collaborative learning has more positive and significant effects on the increasing of student’s motivation and achievement on  science subjects than using a cooperative script model. The analysis results show a different increasing of student’s motivation and achievement between the control group and the experimental group 1, with the difference in average of 4.5. The results of the analysis of student’s learning motivation difference test between the control group and experimental group 1 with the average difference of 4.76. The analysis results show a different increasing of student’s motivation and achievement between the control group and the experimental group 2 with the difference in average of 1.19. The results of the analysis of student’s learning motivation difference test bet ween the control group and experimental group 1 with the average difference of 2.68. From the results of the research it can be concluded that the application of the model of collaborative learning can be used in the sciece learning process for elementary schools to enhance students motivation and achievement.Keywords: collaborative learning, learning motivation, and learning achievement
Pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran collaborative learning berbasis kearifan lokal untuk meningkatkan karakter nasionalisme dan kreatif
Authors: Nur Arifah
Published: October 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) menghasilkan perangkat pembelajaran collaborative learning berbasis kearifan lokal yang layak untuk meningkatkan karakter nasionalisme dan kreatif siswa dan (2) mengetahui keefektifan perangkat pembelajaran collaborative learning berbasis kearifan lokal untuk meningkatkan karakter nasionalisme dan kreatif siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dan pengembangan mengacu pendapat Borg&Gall, tetapi desain pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran ini hanya meliputi 9 langkah, yaitu (1) penelitian pendahuluan dan pengumpulan informasi, (2) perencanaan, (3) pengembangan draft produk, (4) uji coba terbatas, (5) merevisi hasil uji coba terbatas, (6) uji coba lapangan, (7) penyempurnaan produk hasil uji coba lapangan, (8) uji coba lapangan operasional, dan (9) penyempurnaan produk akhir. Subyek penelitian adalah siswa kelas IV SD Piyungan Bantul. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran ini layak digunakan menurut ahli materi dan ahli pembelajaran dengan kategori sangat valid. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui, bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan terhadap karakter nasionalisme dan kreatif antara siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran dengan perangkat pembelajaran collaborative learning berbasis kearifan lokal dan yang tidak menggunakan perangkat pembelajaran hasil pengembangan. Kata Kunci: perangkat pembelajaran collaborative learning, nasionalisme, kreatif Developing Collaborative Learning Kits Based on Local Wisdom to Improve Nationalism and Creative Character AbstractThis study aims to (1) produce a collaborative learning kit based on local wisdom that is feasible to improve nationalism and creative character and (2) find out the effectiveness of the collaborative learning kit based on local wisdom to improve nationalism and creative character. This study is a research and development refering to the opinion of Borg & Gall, but the design of learning kits consists of only nine steps, including (1) research and information collection, (2) planning, (3) developing preliminary form of draft product, (4) preliminary field testing, (5) main product revision, (6) main field testing, (7) operational product testing, (8) operational field testing, and (9) final product revision. Subjects were fourth grade students Piyungan Bantul. The results show that the learning kit is effective to improve nationalism and creative character of students according to the material expert and learning expert with very valid assessment category. Based on the result showed that there are significant differences in nationalism and creative character of students who take the study with collaborative learning kits based on local wisdom with those who do not use learning kits.Keywords: collaborative learning kits, nationalism, creative
Pengaruh penggunaan media video terhadap motivasi dan hasil belajar kognitif pembelajaran IPA kelas V
Authors: Pebriani Corry
Published: October 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) pengaruh media video terhadap motivasi belajar peserta didik pada pembelajaran IPA, (2) pengaruh media video terhadap hasil belajar kognitif peserta didik pada pembelajaran IPA, (3) pengaruh media video terhadap motivasi belajar dan hasil belajar kognitif peserts didik pada pembelajaran IPA. Penelitian ini adalah quasi experiment. .Populasi penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas V se gugus 04 Palangka Raya. Sampel penelitian ditentukan dengan teknik cluster random sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan skala motivasi dan tes. Pengujian hipotesis dengan teknik MANOVA. Penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif pada pembelajaran IPA yang menggunakan media video dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran IPA yang menggunakan media gambar terhadap motivasi belajar dan hasil belajar kognitif pembelajaran IPA.Kata kunci: media video, motivasi belajar, hasil belajar kognitif. The effect of video media on learning motivation and learning outcomes in natural science subject of the fifth grade students of elementary schoolsAbstractThis research aims to describe: (1) the effects of the video media on students’ learning motivation related to the natural science subject; (2) the effects of the video media on students’ cognitive learning outcomes related to the natural science subject; (3) the effects of the video media on students’ learning motivation and cognitive learning outcomes related to the natural science subject. This research is a quasi experiment. The population was the students of Fifth Grade Students of Elementary Schools Location 04 Palangka Raya. The sample was established using the cluster random sampling technique. The data collection used a motivation scale and test. The hypotesis testing used the MANOVA. The result of the research shows that there to know the difference of learning motivation and cognitive learning result in natural science subject of the fifth grade students of elementary schools location 04 Palangka Raya between before and after using video media.Keywords: video media, learning motivation, cognitive learning result.
Developing process approach-based reading textbook for grade IV students
Authors: Irawan Dedy
Published: October 2017

The objective of this research and development study is generating approach-based reading textbook which will be appropriate and feasible for implementation in order to improve the reading skills of Grade IV students. This research and development study referred to the steps of research and development proposed by Borg & Gall. The subjects in this study were the Grade IV students from the State Elementary Schools under the Regional Unit of Technical Implementation in Kutasari District, the Regency of Purbalingga which consist of SD Negeri 1 Cendana, of SD Negeri 1 Karangjengkol, SD Negeri 1 Sumingkir, and SD Negeri 2 Munjul. In gathering the data, the researcher made use of interview, document analysis, rating scale, test, and questionnaire. The results of this research and development study are a process approach-based reading textbook for Theme 9 “My Food is Healthy and Nutritious” which has been designed in five reading activities namely: (1) setting up; (2) reading; (3) responding; (4) understanding; and (5) expanding the understanding. This textbook has been considered feasible for implementation according to the material expert and the media expert with “Good” category and according to the book design expert with “Very Good” category. There are differences in the final results between the experimental group and the control group after the approach based-reading textbook has been applied with the significance < 0.05. These differences show the significant reading skills improvement with sig. value (2-tailed) = 0.024.