bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Primary Hydatid of Adductor Muscle of Thigh: A Rare Entity
Authors: Singh Punyapratap , Pandey Somshankar , Ahirwar Vrishbhan
Published: July 2019

Primary Muscle involvement of hydatid disease is a rare entity. Radiological diagnosis can be difficult at times as it mimics soft tissue tumor. Multiple imaging studies are available to detect it preoperatively. We hereby report an in a male patient with hydatid disease of adductor group of muscles of right thigh diagnosed on ultrasound followed by MRI and confirmed on surgery and histopathological examination.
Associação do sexo biológico e dos esquemas de gênero do autoconceito na identidade atlética de praticantes de Crossfit
Authors: Maciel Isabely Rúbila , Mota Victor Yonamine , Batista Mayara Maciel , Paludo Ana Carolina , Tartaruga Marcus Peikriszwili , Silva Walan Robert , Medeiros Thiago Emannuel
Published: July 2019

O objetivo desse estudo foi verificar possíveis diferenças nos níveis de Identidade Atlética em relação ao sexo biológico e esquemas de gênero do autoconceito de homens e mulheres praticantes de crossfit. Participaram do estudo 102 sujeitos (52 mulheres e 50 homens). Foram avaliadas questões socioeconômicas, prática de exercício físico, esquemas de gênero do autoconceito e identidade atlética. Não houve associação entre identidade atlética e esquemas de gênero do autoconceito, bem como não foram encontradas diferenças significativas na identidade atlética quando comparados os esquemas de gênero do autoconceito e sexo biológico. Conclui-se no presente estudo que não existem diferenças entre os sexos e entre os esquemas de gênero do autoconceito no nível de identidade atlética e que o motivo primário da busca pela prática do crossfit é fator saúde.
Atuação de profissionais da psicologia em projetos sociais esportivos
Authors: Da Silveira Augusto Kauer , De Oliveirs Rafael Wolski
Published: July 2019

O trabalho de psicólogos em projetos sociais esportivos é pouco debatido e conhecido de forma geral. O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender como psicólogos atuantes em projetos sociais esportivos, direcionados à crianças e adolescentes, percebem e vem exercendo suas práticas. Foi possível questionar o esporte enquanto dispositivo e ferramenta de intervenção e o compromisso social presente na psicologia. O delineamento da pesquisa foi qualitativo e exploratório. Foram realizadas entrevistas com 3 profissionais psicólogos atuantes em projetos sociais esportivos. Os dados permitiram a construção de quatro categorias analíticas: “O Esporte Enquanto Dispositivo; A Interdisciplinaridade e a Constituição de Rede; Teorias, Formação e Busca por Conhecimento; Temas Relevantes do Contexto de Trabalho”. Concluiu-se que o fazer desses profissionais prioriza intervenções coletivas e em espaços abertos, ocorrendo nos momentos da prática esportiva e nas demais atividades que os projetos disponibilizam. A atuação ocorre diretamente com os usuários e suas famílias, estabelecendo relações interdisciplinares e com diferentes instituições. A perspectiva do trabalho é criar um ambiente com relações saudáveis, além de buscar e garantir direitos sociais contando com a participação ativa dos sujeitos atendidos.
BIOREMEDIASI Pb OLEH BAKTERI INDIGEN LIMBAH CAIR AGAR
Authors: Ikerismawati Senja
Published: July 2019

Bacteria isolated from ad environment contaminated with heavy metals are very potential as heavy metal bioremediation agents called indigenous bacteria. The purpose of this study was to isolate and identify indigenic bacteria that have the potential as Pb bioremediation agents in agar liquid waste and to analyze the ability of indigenic bacteria in reducing Pb. The research design used Completely Randomized Design (RAL) two factorial with variation of bacteria and eight days of treatment. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA with Duncan's advanced test. The results showed that there were eight isolates resulting from the isolation of agar liquid waste. The isolates of liquid waste indigen bacteria so that the most potential in reducing Pb were isolated H, E and F. The three isolates were able to reduce Pb in sterile agar liquid waste by 82.6%, 81.3% and 79.3% for eight days of treatment. The identification results using Microbact TM GNB 12A / B / E, 24 Identification Kits showed that H bacterial isolates were Bacillus alvei, E isolates were Bacillus pumilus species and F isolates were Bacillus lichenformis species
MODEL DIRECT INSTRUCTION DENGAN TEKNIK PROBING PROMPTING : DAMPAK TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR FISIKA SISWA KELAS X SMA NEGERI 4 LUBUKLINGGAU TAHUN PELAJARAN 2018/2019
Authors: Trisna Nina , Ariani Tri
Published: July 2019

This study aims to determine the completeness of the learning outcomes of Class X students after applying the Direct Instruction model with Prompting Probing techniques in 4 Lubuklinggau Public High Schools in 2018/2019 Academic Year significantly. This type of research is quasi-experimental research carried out without a comparison class. The design used in this study was one group pre-test post-test. The population in the study was all class X students of SMA Negeri 4 Lubuklinggau, amounting to 143 students. Samples were taken randomly, obtained class X.MIA 2, which amounted to 36 students as samples. Data collection is done by test technique. The collected data was analyzed using the t-test at a significant level α = 0.05. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that the results of physics learning in class X of SMA Negeri 4 Lubuklinggau after the Probing Prompting technique were applied were significantly completed. The average score of students' final test is 75.11 and the percentage of students who complete is 80.5%.
Internet of Things: Sistem Kontrol-Monitoring Daya Perangkat Elektronika
Authors: Hendrawati Trisiani Dewi , Wicaksono Yuki Dwi , Andika Erick
Published: July 2019

Saat ini energi listrik telah menjadi salah satu kebutuhan utama manusia karena semua lingkungan kehidupan manusia membutuhkan energi listrik. Setiap tahun konsumsi listrik terus mengalami peningkatan yang pada akhirnya membuat energi listrik menjadi sesuatu yang mahal. Dengan demikian diperlukan kesadaran serta usaha dari manusia untuk melakukan upaya penghematan energi listrik. Pada penelitian ini dirancang suatu sistem yang dapat mengontrol dan memonitoring pemakaian daya listrik, khususnya pada peralatan elektronika, yang memiliki konsumsi daya tinggi dengan memanfaatkan mikrokontroler berbasis konsep Internet of Things (IoT). Sistem dirancang menggunakan sensor arus ACS712 dan mikrokontroler Arduino Mega 2560 yang difungsikan untuk mengolah data parameter arus yang dibutuhkan untuk mendapatkan nilai konsumsi daya listrik. Kemudian nilai tersebut dimasukkan ke database MySql melalui modul Ethernet Shield, serta dapat ditampilkan pada aplikasi Android. Aplikasi ini dibuat dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman php sebagai interface utama dan MySql sebagai pengolah datanya yang kemudian dikonversi menjadi aplikasi Android. Pengujian dilakukan satu per satu mulai dari sensor, mikrokontroler, komunikasi data, hingga aplikasi Android. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa sistem dapat bekerja dengan baik walaupun masih terdapat error pengukuran parameter.
Adsorbsi Warna Metylen Blue Menggunakan Powder dan Granular Activated Carbon Biji Binjai (Mangifera Caesia)
Authors: Suryawan I Wayan Koko , Afifah Anshah Silmi , Prajati Gita
Published: July 2019

Zat warna metylen blue adalah zat warna yang mudah didapat dan sering digunakan dalam berbagai bidang. Pewarna metylen blue yang digunakan harus diolah agar tidak terjadi pencemaran air, salah satu cara adalah dengan menggunakan adsorbsi. Proses adsorbsi membutuhkan adsorbet untuk media pengolahan. Binjai (Mangafera Caesia) adalah buah yang sering ditemui di daerah Bali dan Kalimantan Selatan. Biji buah Binjai dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai salah satu bahan adsorbet dalam proses adsorbsi. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah mengetahui proses adsorbsi oleh Powder Activated Carbon (PAC) dan Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) dari bahan biji Binjai. Proses pembuatan arang dilakukan secara fisika pada suhu 660oC. Setelah terbentuk arang ukuran adsorbet dibagi menjadi dua jenis media berdasarkan ukuran yaitu PAC dan GAC.  Langkah selanjutnya adalah pencucian adsorbet kemudian aktivasi pada suhu 105oC dan aktivasi secara kimiawi dengan KMnO4. Penyisihan zat warna metylen blue untuk inisial konsentrasi 1, 5, 10, 20, dan 30 ppm adalah 57,06%, 90,05%, 91,33%, 94,81%, dan 95,21% (PAC) serta 75,30%, 93,78%, 96,13%, 97,23%, dan 96,86% (GAC). Isoterm yang memiliki nilai R2 paling tinggi adalah Temkin yaitu diatas 0,9. Hasil perhitungan isoterm Temkin menunjukkan nilai koefiesien Temkin (kT) adalah 62,87 L/g (PAC) dan 61,968 L/g (GAC).
Perancangan Low Noise Amplifier Menggunakan Metode T-Junction pada Frekuensi 3 GHz
Authors: Charisma Atik , Muflihati Alni
Published: July 2019

Radar Coastal S-Band adalah sebuah radar maritim buatan dalam negeri yang dibuat untuk dapat diaplikasikan di kapal dan pantai. Pengembangan radar memanfaatkan Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW). Berdasarkan kesesuaian dan polarisasi radar, maka penelitian ini akan merancang sebuah radar Coastal S-Band pada receiver dengan merancang sebuah Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) yang akan diaplikasikan pada sebuah permukaan kapal biasa (non-kapal perang). Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode pemodelan sistem melalui pendekatan simulasi. Peneliti memilih mikrostrip dengan metode T-Junction menggunakan transistor ATF-34143. Perancangan dimulai dari mengidentifikasi spesifikasi dari Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) kemudian memilih transistor yang akan dipakai untuk menyimpan data pada rangkaian. Setelah itu membuat rangkaian DC bias yang telah ditentukan selanjutnya menentukan rangkaian penyesuaian impedansi (matching impedance) dan melakukan tahap optimasi hingga memperoleh hasil perancangan yang sesuai spesifikasi.  Berdasarkan hasil simulasi dari perancangan Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) pada frekuensi 3 GHz memperoleh parameter gain (S21) sebesar 14,641 dB, penyesuaian impedansi pada parameter S11 sebesar -11,714 dB dan S22 sebesar -10,756 dB. Selain itu hasil simulasi juga menunjukan faktor kestabilan sebesar 1,117, noise figure sebesar 1,499 serta VSWR kurang dari dua pada masukan dan keluaran.
Mobile Augmented Reality Pengenalan Situs Sejarah Kawasan Banten Lama dengan Metode Marker Based Tracking
Authors: Arifitama Budi , Syahputra Ade
Published: July 2019

Banten merupakan sebuah provinsi yang terletak di bagian ujung barat dari Pulau Jawa yang memiliki serangkaian sejarah dari masa kerajaan hingga saat ini. Bangunan peninggalan yang terdapat dari masa kerajaan hingga bangunan modern di wilayah Banten memiliki potensi yang baik jika diangkat sebagai lokasi landmark tujuan wisata. Namun, lokasi landmark bangunan yang dapat menjadi tujuan wisatawan belum dikelola dengan optimal. Pengenalan objek landmark yang telah ada melalui aplikasi mobile maupun website juga belum mampu memberikan ketertarikan pada para calon wisatawan untuk mengunjungi lokasi landmark. Untuk menjawab permasalahan tersebut, maka dilakukan penelitian pengembangaan aplikasi pengenalan objek pada sebuah titik lokasi landmark di kawasan Banten Lama dengan memanfaatkan teknologi Augmented Reality (AR) sebagai pendukung utama aplikasi mobile. Keunggulan penggunaan teknologi AR dari penelitian ini adalah dapat menjadikan sarana pembelajaran informasi menjadi lebih interaktif serta menarik. Pendekatan metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah menggunakan metode marker based tracking. Teknik pengambilan data pada penelitian ini adalah menggunakan teknik observasi dan studi lapangan. Dari hasil penelitian ini, dihasilkan sebuah aplikasi mobile berbasis teknologi AR yang berguna bagi para wisatawan untuk mengunjungi kawasan Banten Lama. Hasil uji fungsionalitas aplikasi oleh responden dengan beberapa pertanyaan mengenai aplikasi AR yang dirancang  diperoleh nilai 80 dari skala 100.
Pemetaan Berbasis Komputer sebagai Sarana Penggambaran Potensi Wilayah Kecamatan Waluran Kabupaten Sukabumi
Authors: Setiawan Iwan Rizal , Hartawan George Pri
Published: July 2019

Kecamatan Waluran Kabupaten Sukabumi merupakan wilayah yang memiliki banyak potensi. Pada beberapa kesempatan, pihak kecamatan mengalami kesulitan dalam menggambarkan potensi wilayah yang dimiliki. Hal ini disebabkan belum adanya sarana yang representatif untuk menampilkan penggambaran potensi wilayah. Salah satunya, karena kurangnya informasi tentang perangkat lunak yang bisa digunakan untuk hal di atas yang diterima aparat kecamatan itu sendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat peta berbasis komputer sebagai sarana penggambaran potensi wilayah di Kecamatan Waluran Kabupaten Sukabumi. MapInfo digunakan sebagai perangkat lunak perancangan peta berbasis komputer dengan database dari Microsoft Access serta bantuan sarana grafis. Dengan adanya sistem ini, pihak aparat kecamatan ataupun masyarakat yang membutuhkan data akan dapat dengan mudah menterjemahkan potensi untuk diambil tindakan selanjutnya yang dianggap perlu. Adapun hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah adanya sebuah peta interaktif, tabel, serta grafik yang dapat menggambarkan kondisi potensi wilayah. Selain itu, sistem ini juga dapat memperlihatkan performa dari wilayah tersebut dan merepresentasikan update data yang dilakukan oleh pihak kecamatan dan instansi terkait, serta menampilkan dan mempublikasikanya dalam bentuk website.
Ulasan Teknologi Pretreatment Terkini Limbah Cair POME Sebagai Umpan Digester Biogas
Authors: Murti Galuh Wirama , Pertiwi Astri , Masfuri Imron , Juwita Asmi Rima , Adiprabowo Arya Bhaskara , Dwimansyah Ridho , Senda Semuel Pati , Prasetyo Dwi Husodo
Published: July 2019

Pengolahan anaerob merupakan teknologi efektif yang murah untuk mengolah limbah cair kelapa sawit (POME) menjadi biogas yang dapat dijadikan bahan bakar atau listrik. Yield biogas dapat ditingkatkan dengan menerapkan teknik pretreatment limbah POME sebelum menuju digester. Umumnya, teknik pretreatment ini adalah tahapan hidrolisis yang merupakan tahap pertama dari produksi biogas. Tujuan dari pretreatment ini untuk memecah padatan atau gumpalan komponen agar lebih mudah dicerna oleh bakteri. Studi ini berisi ulasan perbandingan keunggulan dan kelemahan beberapa metode pretreatment terkini termasuk dengan evaluasi biaya operasional yang sesuai untuk diaplikasikan pada pengolahan pretreatment limbah POME di PKS Sei Pagar. Berdasarkan hasil seleksi, teknik pretreatment dengan karakteristik limbah POME yang memiliki biaya operasional relatif rendah yaitu teknik ultrasonik dan ozonasi.
Implementasi Metode Extreme Programming pada Aplikasi Biro Jodoh Syari’ah Berbasis Mobile Android
Authors: Yahya Samsuri , Mahardika Fajar , Saepudin Isep , Suhenda Suhenda
Published: July 2019

Manusia pada dasarnya menginginkan pasangan hidup siap dalam kondisi apapun. Pasangan hidup ini yang akan menemani dalam sebuah rumah tangga. Terkadang manusia gagal dalam memilih pasangan hidup yang baik untuk dirinya. Manusia kadang juga terjerumus dalam hal yang salah dalam memilih pasangan hidup seperti kegagalan dalam rumah tangga. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat sebuah sistem informasi aplikasi biro jodoh syari’ah dengan metode Extreme Programming (XP). Metode XP ini digunakan karena kesederhanaanya dimana terdiri dari tiga tahapan, yaitu planning, design, dan coding. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem yang dibuat dapat menampilkan aplikasi berbasis Android dengan dilengkapi akun pengguna. Dengan aplikasi ini, pengguna dapat dengan mudah melakukan pencarian pasangan hidup sesuai dengan kriteria dan berbasis syari’ah.
Sistem Informasi Kuisioner Evaluasi Kinerja Dosen Menggunakan Metode OOAD
Authors: Rahayu Samirah , Nurlani Lani
Published: July 2019

Evaluasi kinerja dosen di suatu perguruan tinggi perlu dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas internal kampus dan profesionalisme dosen. Untuk melaksanakan evaluasi kinerja dosen, diperlukan suatu instrumen yang mudah digunakan oleh mahasiswa yaitu dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Namun dengan menggunakan kuesioner berbasis kertas terdapat beberapa kendala yang mungkin terjadi, diantaranya kehilangan berkas, tidak semua mahasiswa melakukan pengisian kuesioner, serta kesalahan input data. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sistem informasi pengisian kuesioner berbasis web menggunakan metode Object Oriented Analysis Desain (OOAD) berbasis framework Codeigniter. Pengisian kuesioner ini bersifat wajib karena jika tidak melakukan pengisian kuesioner maka mahasiswa tidak dapat mencetak Kartu Hasil Studi (KHS) pada semester yang sedang berjalan. Dalam perancangan dan pembangunan sistem ini, digunakan alat bantu pemodelan UML dan PHP sebagai bahasa pemrogramannya. Hasil dari penelitian ini adanya desain sistem dan aplikasi kuesioner dosen berbasis web untuk memudahkan manajemen dalam mengevaluasi kinerja dosen.
Evaluation of the Application of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) at the Subang State Polytechnic Laboratory
Authors: Efendi Adhan , Komarudin Didin
Published: July 2019

Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) in the industry and vocational education institutions are very important elements to ensure user safety and keep the machines in good condition. Polytechnics must be able to prepare OSH standards in the practical learning process in the laboratory. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the compliance of the Subang State Polytechnic Laboratory in the application of OSH. Observation data obtained were analyzed by descriptively – quantitatively methods. The results showed that the facilities and application of OSH at the Subang State Polytechnic laboratory received a score of 67.20 so that it was in the feasible category.
Torque and Power Characteristics of Single Piston LPG-Fueled Engines on Variations of Ignition Timing
Authors: Purnomo Bagiyo Condro , Widodo Noto
Published: July 2019

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is an alternative fuel that has all key properties for the Spark Ignition (SI) engine. However, because of its properties, ignition timing on an LPG SI engine needs to be advanced from the reference angle to get the optimum performance. Therefore, this article presents the torque and power characteristics of a single piston LPG engine on variations of ignition timing. Evaluation of engine performance is carried out at the ignition timing of 15O, 17O, and 19O BTDC. The results showed the highest torque for LPG fuel was 10.64 Nm which was achieved at 3500 rpm with ignition timing of 19O BTDC, while the highest power for LPG fuel was 6.9 hp which was achieved at 5936 rpm with ignition timing of 19O BTDC.
Creating Space for Protest and Possibility
Authors: Garbutt Rob
Published: July 2019

This article brings together the ideas of protest and counterculture in a productive engagement. If protest is understood as publicly bearing witness in opposition to something, then countercultures often do this as rejections of dominant cultures that are folded into everyday life in order to create spaces for possible futures. The countercultural experiments undertaken in the region around Nimbin, Australia, are an example of such space creation. Using interviews, presentations, and archival materials collected at a 2013 community conference marking the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Nimbin Aquarius Festival, I will explore these experiments in the context of countercultural protest. The Festival not only gathered together people under the banner of the counterculture, but provided a unique space for gathering around common matters of concern to create an ongoing countercultural community. This community continues to develop practical knowledge regarding sustainable living and innovations in grassroots environmental protest.
Pranks in Contentious Politics
Authors: Hightower Ben , East Scott , Hunt Simon
Published: July 2019

There is often a division between scholarly publication and activist knowledge—something that Sarah Maddison and Sean Scalmer (2005) suggest may be countered by taking the knowledge produced by activists seriously. In this interview, Simon Hunt reflects on the genesis of Pauline Pantsdown, a drag persona that he developed in the late 1990s in reaction to Australian Conservative politician Pauline Hanson, who generated controversy for her racist and divisive views. The introduction briefly considers the importance of activist accounts and contextualizes Hunt’s practice in relation to arts activism and networked societies. From there, Hunt discusses a range of significant considerations for activism, notably the significance of using persona as a means for activism, the affordances and challenges of using social media, and methods for activating participation in a changing media landscape.
Effect mass independent isotope fractionation of sulfur (δ33S and δ36S) during photolysis SO2 in experiments with broadband light source
Authors: Ignatiev A. V. , Velivetskaya T. A. , Yakovenko V. V.
Published: July 2019

This paper presents the results of experimental studies to examine the behavior of mass-independent isotope effects of sulfur Δ33S and Δ36S during photochemical processes initiated by broadband ultraviolet radiation. Experiments were performed in a flow photochemical reactor using a high pressure mercury lamp which is a source of radiation of a wide range with a maximum radiation intensity in the wavelength range 270-330 nm and weaker in the range 190-250 nm. We present measurements of the temperature and SO2 pressure dependence of the sulfur isotope ratios in the elemental sulfur products. Based on a comparative analysis of our isotope data with data from previous experimental studies with xenon and hydrogen lamps, it was shown that the character of the correlation dependences between the values of δ34S, Δ33S and Δ36S in elemental sulfur depends on the relative spectral distribution of the radiation intensity. Based on a comparison of our isotope data with data from previous experimental studies with xenon and hydrogen lamps, it was shown that the character of the correlation dependencies between the values of δ34S, Δ33S and Δ36S in elemental sulfur depends on the relative spectral distribution of the radiation intensity. The results of our experiments allow the possibility that photochemical processes in the range 250-330 nm could play a significant role in the production of an isotope sulfur anomaly in the Archean atmosphere. The conditions in which radiation in the 250-330 nm region prevail over the radiation in the 190-220 nm region are consistent with the assumption that the level of solar radiation reaching the Earth’s surface in Archean was several orders of magnitude larger in the wavelength range 200-300 nm compared with the current level of radiation in this range.
Relationship Between Gender, Age, Duration And Frequency Of Hemodialysis Therapy With The Creatinine Level reduction Of Pre And Post Hemodialysis
Authors: Thuraidah Anny , Misbawati Misbawati , Nurlailah Nurlailah , Haitami Haitami
Published: July 2019

The kidneys are organs of the body that function to regulate water balance in the body, the concentration of electrolytes in the blood and acid-base balance and secretion of waste material. If the kidney fails to function, the patient will need immediate treatment and even undergo hemodialysis (HD) therapy. A critical indicator in determining whether a person with impaired kidney function requires HD therapy is to know the creatinine level. The study aimed to ascertain the differences in creatinine levels pre and post HD also study the relationship between the age, gender, duration and frequency of HD therapy of respondents with the decrease of creatinine levels pre and post. Type of research detailed survey with a cross-sectional design. The sample was taken using a total sampling technique of 35 respondents from H BadaruddinKasimHospitalin Tanjung with a sample examination technique using the Jaffe method. The examination results of creatinine levels average for pre and post hemodialysis was11,36 and 5,58 mg/dl, which decreased 51%. The analysis statistically used Paired T-Test has a p-value = 0,000, indicating a significant difference for creatinine levels pre and post HD. Relationship between Age, Gender, Duration, and Frequency of HD Therapy with the decrease of creatinine levels pre and post HD was analyzed with Spearmen correlation and had p values more than 0,05. It means there was no relation between them. Conclusion there were significant differences in creatinine levels reduction pre and post HD while the relationship between the four of respondent characteristics to the magnitude of creatinine reduction show that there was no significant relationship.
Modern Pedagogical Approaches in the System of Engineering Education
Authors: Orinina L. V. , Kashuba I. V. , Dyorina N. V. , Rabina E. V.
Published: July 2019

The article aims at studying the specifics of the psychological and pedagogical competence of future engineers in the structure of the educational process and in relation to the use of innovative and effective educational technologies. At present, the general issues of humanization and pedagogical and methodological support of the educational process are of great importance in light of the need to increase the academic mobility of university graduates who choose to work at universities. The problem of insufficient level of their psychological and pedagogical competence development arises automatically. Psychological and pedagogical competence of a graduate means his (her) ability to mastering the basic material of the psychological and pedagogical unit, the ability to operate the acquired knowledge and put it into practice, mastering acquired skills in the conditions of concrete professional and pedagogical activity.

This problem has several solutions. One of the most effective is the possibility of developing and introducing the programmes of advanced psychological and pedagogical training and professional retraining for future engineers specializing in engineering pedagogy.

The purpose of the article is to view the effective approaches to the development of psychological and pedagogical competences among future engineers. The authors consider using of the modern IT-technologies to be a strong motivator in this process as well as gamification (role games and business games).

As the key tasks of the teaching staff at technical university the following issues are regarded: creation of conditions for the disclosure by future engineers of their professional and personal resources; obtaining by future engineers the information necessary to increase the level of their psychological and pedagogical competence; acquisition of skills necessary for knowledge application in future professional activity; expanding the range of professional competencies of future engineers in the conditions of psychological and pedagogical design.

One of the most important aspects of teacher’s activity is reflection, self-evaluation. The authors present teachers’ behavior patterns for reflection and formulate the recommendations for teaching future engineering teachers.

Thus, the specificity of training future engineers with the focus on increasing their psychological and pedagogical competence is a complex multi-faceted process, specially organized in time and space, involving consideration of certain psychological and pedagogical, methodological and methodical patterns and aimed at developing professional qualifications of future engineering pedagogues.
Formulation of Scientific Concepts as a Component of the Research Competence of Future Teachers
Authors: Orekhova T. F. , Neretina T. G. , Kondrashova E. N.
Published: July 2019

The article presents the authors’ method of teaching undergraduate and Master’s degree students majoring in education to formulate scientific concepts including the key concepts that constitute the theoretical basis of any pedagogical research. We regard this skill as one of the components of the research competence of a modern teacher. In accordance with his labor functions, he (she) has to lead the research and project activities of students in the system of primary, basic and secondary general education. The article reveals the content of research competence which includes two groups of research skills: work with literary sources and actual work with text of a research. The authors consider three types of tasks for the formulation of scientific concepts of different levels of complexity, describe an algorithm for performing by students tasks of each type. In addition, the article reveals the pedagogical significance of teacher’s ability to formulate scientific concepts and describes the positive results of mastering this skill by undergraduates and Master’s degree students in education.
Internationalization of Higher Education in China: Modern Trends
Authors: Donetskaya S. S. , Zhan Yan
Published: July 2019

The article analyzes the processes of internationalization of higher education in China at the beginning of the 21st century. Based on data from the Ministry of Education of China, legislation and publications that are publicly available on the Chinese Internet, it is shown how the number of students visiting China, their preferences in choosing universities and educational programs changed from 2000 to 2016. Information on government activities to support international students is provided.

The internationalization of higher education plays an important role in the foreign-policy activities of modern China. Foreign students teaching and expanding of Chinese language teaching in foreign countries can be considered as the “soft power” of influence of Chinese national culture. Such actions from the point of view of the Chinese government should contribute to the formation of an attractive image of China, reduce the level of external threats, increase stability and economic prosperity of the country. Therefore, the government aims to attract as many foreign students as possible, especially from neighboring countries, and spends a lot of money on these purposes. The policy of internationalization of education has achieved significant results over the past 15 years. Today, students from all over the world obtain higher educationin China. The number of foreign students increased in 2016 compared to 2000 by 8.4 times, reaching almost 450 thousand people. The possibilities for foreign students to choose profession and university have expanded. Now they come to China not only to learn Chinese, but also to obtain qualifications in engineering, economics, management and Western medicine.
“New Regionalization”: Modernization of Russian Universities and Experience of Germany
Authors: Balmasova T. A.
Published: July 2019

The importance of the supporting universities in each region is quite high, because the main purpose of creating them is to provide an efficient cooperation between the region and the system of higher education. Through the supporting universities it is possible to solve the most pressing problems facing not only regions but also the state as a whole. The interaction between higher education and regions is associated with the strengthening of the “third mission” of universities, the implementation of which makes university a key «player» in the economic and social development of a region and introduces significant changes in the university’s relations with its partners: industry, business, government, civil society institutions. The first section of the article focuses on the identification of the main parameters of the regional activities of Russian universities as active participants in the socio-economic development of region. The second section systematizes the experience of German universities on the implementation of the «third mission» in the regional context.
Russian Higher Education in Conditions of Professional Standardization: Experience, Challenges, Risks
Authors: Elina E. G. , Kovtun E. N. , Rodionova S. E.
Published: July 2019

The authors of the article are the experts of Federal Educational and Methodological Union (FEMU) in the training direction “Linguistics and Literature”, who have worked out three subsequent versions of State Educational Standards, including the last version of Federal State Educational Standard (FSES 3++) and Samples of Basic Educational Programs (SBEP) in the training direction of higher education (HE) “Philology”. The given article provides an overview of the main stages of Russian education standardization within the period of 1990–2010 and its further adaptation to the market requirements. The experts focus their attention on the problems of working out and implementing since 2012 the Professional Standards essential for carrying out different kinds of professional activities.

The given investigation summarizes the problems discussed in substantive methodological literature that the Russian higher education has to deal with in the conditions of professional standardization. The authors of the article analyze in detail the experience of the FEMU with the view to display the variety of approaches suggested by the authors of FSES HE in correlation with professional standards – from the broadest approach implying the conformity of FSES HE with dozens of professional standards to the narrowest trend designating that a graduate student’s professional activity is only restricted to scientific and pedagogical spheres. Consequently, there is a threat that the variety of approaches may cause in future certain difficulties in coordinating the educational processes in higher educational institutions and in case of uncontrolled extrapolation may result in the downfall of the unified Russian educational system.

In the concluding part of the investigation the authors share their know-how in correlating the Educational Standards in “Philology” (HE) with professional standards, dwell on their positive experience of aligning the competence model of the graduate student in FSES and SBEP with the norms of professional standards.
Association Between Proxy- or Self-Reported Cognitive Decline and Cognitive Performance in Memory Clinic Visitors
Authors: Gruters Angélique A.A. , Ramakers Inez H.G.B. , Verhey Frans R.J. , Köhler Sebastian , Kessels Roy P.C. , de Vugt Marjolein E.
Published: July 2019

Background:

It is uncertain whether self- and proxy-reported cognitive decline in older adults reflect an actual objective cognitive dysfunction in the clinical sense, and if these are predictive for developing dementia.

Objective:

The aim of the present study is to investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal relation between subjective cognitive decline and objective cognitive performance, depressive symptoms, and to determine the predictive value for development of dementia.

Methods:

We included 405 patients without dementia at first visit from the Maastricht memory clinic participating in a longitudinal cohort study. Subjective cognitive decline was measured using a self- and proxy-report questionnaire. All patients underwent a standardized neuropsychological assessment. Follow-up assessments were performed yearly for three consecutive years, and once after five years.

Results:

Subjective cognitive decline was associated with lower cognitive performance and more depressive symptoms. When comparing self- ( n = 342, 84%) and proxy-reported decline ( n = 110, 27%), it was shown that proxy reports were associated with a more widespread pattern of lower cognitive performance. In participants without cognitive impairment proxy-reported decline was not associated with depressive symptoms. In contrast, self-reported decline was associated with a stable course of depressive symptoms at follow-up. Proxy-reported cognitive decline (HR = 1.76, 95% CI = 1.12– 2.78), and mutual complaints (HR = 1.73, CI:1.09– 2.76) predicted incident dementia while self-reported decline did not reach statistical significance (HR = 1.26, 95% CI = 0.65– 2.43).

Conclusion:

Proxy-reported cognitive decline was consistently associated with lower cognitive performance and conversion to dementia over 5 years. Self-reported cognitive decline in patients without cognitive impairment might indicate underlying depressive symptoms and thus deserve clinical attention as well.
TOMM40 ‘523 Associations with Baseline and Longitudinal Cognition in APOE ɛ3 Homozygotes
Authors: Watts Amber , Wilkins Heather M. , Michaelis Elias , Swerdlow Russell H.
Published: July 2019

TOMM40 ‘523 is associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but APOE linkage disequilibrium confounds this association. In 170 APOE ɛ3 homozygotes, we evaluated relationships between short and very long TOMM40 alleles and longitudinal declines in three cognitive domains (attention, verbal memory, and executive function). We used factor analysis to create composite scores from 10 individual cognitive tests, and latent growth curve modeling adjusting for clinical status (normal, amnestic mild cognitive impairment, or AD) to summarize initial performance and change over three years. Relative to individuals with two very long TOMM40 alleles, APOE ɛ3 homozygotes with one or two short alleles showed lower baseline cognitive performance regardless of clinical status. The number of short or very long TOMM40 alleles was not associated with longitudinal cognitive changes. In APOE ɛ3 homozygotes from the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center cohort, an association between TOMM40 ‘523 and cognition is consistent with the possibility that TOMM40 influences cognition independent of APOE.
Honokiol Attenuates the Memory Impairments, Oxidative Stress, Neuroinflammation, and GSK-3β Activation in Vascular Dementia Rats
Authors: Guo Si , Xu Jing-Jing , Wei Na , Han Jun-Ya , Xue Rui , Xu Po-Shi , Gao Chuan-Yu
Published: July 2019

Vascular dementia (VaD) is caused by chronic decreases in brain blood flow and accounts for 15–20% of dementia cases worldwide. In contrast to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), no effective drug treatments are currently available for VaD. Previous studies have suggested that oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in the brain play important roles in the pathogenesis of VaD. Honokiol (HKL) is a well-known bioactive and nutraceutical compound that can act as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory molecule. HKL can protect against memory impairments in AD mouse models. In this study, we explored whether the application of HKL was also protective against the insult of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) in rats. We found that HKL supplementation prevented the memory impairments in the inhibitory avoidance step-down and Morris water maze tasks in CCH rats. HKL also suppressed the levels of oxidative stress and inflammation in CCH rats. Moreover, HKL prevented dendritic spines abnormalities in CCH rats. We also found that HKL inhibited the activity of GSK-3 β, which may be critical for the neuroprotective activity of HKL. Thus, our study demonstrated the protective role of HKL in VaD.
Biomarker Localization, Analysis, Visualization, Extraction, and Registration (BLAzER) Methodology for Research and Clinical Brain PET Applications
Authors: Raman Fabio , Grandhi Sameera , Murchison Charles F. , Kennedy Richard E. , Landau Susan , Roberson Erik D. , McConathy Jonathan ,   Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative
Published: July 2019

Background:

Tools for efficient evaluation of amyloid- and tau-PET images are needed in both clinical and research settings.

Objective:

This study was designed to validate a semi-automated image analysis methodology, called Biomarker Localization, Analysis, Visualization, Extraction, and Registration (BLAzER). We tested BLAzER using two different segmentation platforms, FreeSurfer (FS) and Neuroreader (NR), for regional brain PET quantification in participants in the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) dataset.

Methods:

127 amyloid-PET and 55 tau-PET studies with volumetric MRIs were obtained from ADNI. The BLAzER methodology utilizes segmentation of MR images by FS or NR, then visualizes and quantifies regional brain PET data using FDA-cleared software (MIM), enabling quality control to ensure optimal registration and to detect segmentation errors.

Results:

BLAzER analysis required ∼5 min plus segmentation time. BLAzER using FS segmentation showed strong agreement with ADNI for global amyloid-PET standardized uptake value ratios (SUVRs) (r = 0.9922, p < 0.001) and regional tau-PET SUVRs across all Braak staging regions (r > 0.97, p < 0.001) with high inter-operator reproducibility (ICC > 0.97) and nearly identical dichotomization as amyloid-positive or -negative (2 discrepant cases out of 127). Comparing FS versus NR segmentation with BLAzER, global SUVRs were strongly correlated for amyloid-PET (r = 0.9841, p < 0.001), but were systematically higher (4% on average) with NR, likely due to more inclusion of white matter with NR-defined regions.

Conclusions:

BLAzER provides an efficient methodology for regional brain PET quantification. FDA-cleared components and visualization of registration reduce barriers between research and clinical applications.
Geographical Variation in Opioid Use in Elderly Patients with Dementia: A Nationwide Study
Authors: Jensen-Dahm Christina , Zakarias Johanne Købstrup , Gasse Christiane , Waldemar Gunhild
Published: July 2019

Background:

We recently reported frequent use of opioids among elderly with dementia. Discrepancies in clinical practice may in part explain the higher use of opioids in elderly with dementia, which geographical variation may be able to clarify.

Objective:

To investigate geographical variation in opioid use in elderly with dementia compared to elderly without dementia.

Methods:

Register-based cross-sectional study in the entire elderly (≥65 years) population of Denmark in 2015. Data included place of residence, prescriptions, and discharge diagnoses from hospital contacts. Prevalence of opioid use among elderly with ( n = 36,014) and without dementia ( n = 1,011,787) was compared nationwide across the five Danish regions using logistic regression analysis and for the 98 municipalities using age and sex standardization.

Results:

32.5% of elderly with dementia and 16.9% without were treated with an opioid in 2015. For home-living elderly with dementia, there was a 4-fold difference in opioid use (9.4 to 36.8%) between municipalities compared to a 1.6-fold (12.7 to 20.2%) difference for elderly without. In nursing home residents there was a 2-fold difference (dementia: 26.5 to 55.2%; no dementia: 31.8 to 60.4%). Differences between the five regions were minor.

Conclusion:

Opioid use in elderly with dementia was frequent and almost twice as high compared to elderly without dementia, which may challenge patient safety. The pronounced geographical variations at municipality level, particularly among elderly with dementia, indicate differences in the approach to treatment of chronic pain in primary care. Our study suggests that more guidance on treatment of pain in elderly with dementia is needed.
INFLUENCE OF REVOLUTIONARY EVENTS IN THE SOCIETY ON VIOLENT DEATHS STRUCTURE
Authors: Mykhailychenko B.V. , Biliakov A.M. , Ergard N.M. , Yurchenko B.V.
Published: July 2019

Relevance. The detector of the stability of the social system and its level of development is the frequency of violent deaths – murders, suicides and accidents. The level of murders correlates with the economic and social protection of the population. In a society reform, these indicators are changing. On the basis of the analysis of cases of violent death, on the basis of forensic medical expertise, it is possible to plan areas for preventive work of the police and health services to improve the assistance to the population.

Objective: to study the peculiarities of the violent death of Kyiv residents against the backdrop of the revolutionary events of 2013, in order to improve the preventive work of health authorities and law enforcement agencies in reducing the incidence of violent deaths among the population in the context of the reform of society.

Materials and methods. The material of the research was the acts of forensic research of 43138 corpses – residents of the city of Kyiv who died of violent death in 2001-2015 as a result of causing death wounds, gunshot injuries, height drop, mechanical asphyxiation, traffic accidents, poisoning, high and low temperature, and electrical trauma that were investigated in the Kyiv City Clinical Bureau for Forensic Medical Examination.

Results. In the course of active revolutionary events, 92% of deaths are death by force. The number of deaths among women is significantly reduced. The number of incidents of firearms is 21 times higher. The number of murders increases by 49%, and in the next it falls to the original level. The number of suicides remains at a constant level during revolutionary events, but increases by 25% after them. The level of accidents decreases by 3.7 times during the revolutionary events and increases after them to a level that was even higher than at the beginning of this period. The number of injuries in dull and sharp objects increased by 25%, followed by a fall to a level that was less than revolutionary events.

Conclusions. During active revolutionary events, the distribution of types of violent death changes.
SANITARY-HYGIENIC CHARACTERISTIC OF WORKING CONDITIONS AND STATE OF HEALTH OF TEACHERS
Authors: Savushina I.V.
Published: July 2019

Relevance. The main causes, which cause voice disruption in teachers can be divided into biological, professional, everyday, psychological. Combinations of two or more factors are possible. Objective. To carry out an analysis of working conditions and the state of health of teachers of general educational institutions in the city of Krivoy Rog.Materials and methods. The analysis of working conditions is carried out sanitary-hygienic method. The state of health of teachers is investigated by a clinical method.

Results. The working conditions of teachers are characterized as tense and heavy, and in terms of labor intensity indicators belong to class 3.3, microclimate and equivalent noise level to class 3.1. Chronic catarrhal laryngitis is 131,00±15,07 cases, hypertrophic laryngitis – 190,20±22,61 cases. The critical work experience under the conditions of the impact of the voice load is 10-19 years, accounting for 60 % of cases of professional laryngitis.

Conclusions. Analysis of working conditions, the duration of the voice load and the levels of the pathology of the vocal apparatus open up prospects for determining the risk of developing professional laryngitis in teachers and developing modern methods of treatment and prevention.
Caries prevalence in teenagers from the Integral Dental Attention Program for fourth-year secondary school students of the Trehuaco and Lota communes, 2018.
Authors: Cáceres John , Muñoz Sabina , Neira Omar , Campos Valeria
Published: July 2019

Introduction: Caries and periodontal diseases are the most common infectious diseases that affect the human being. Currently in Chile, caries has a high prevalence and constitutes an important public health issue. Therefore, in 2015 the Integral Dental Attention Program was introduced for fourth-year secondary school students. Objective: to determine the prevalence of caries in the Trehuaco and Lota communes in fourth-year secondary school students. Materials and methods: the selected population consisted of teenagers from the Integral Dental Attention Program for fourth-year secondary school students at public and semi-private schools, with a total universe of 114 teenagers, 70 of which belong to the Lota commune. Clinical records were analyzed to obtain the variables, which were DMFT index, FONASA (public health insurance) coverage level, medical records and sex. Results: DMFT value was 6.2 for teenagers from Trehuaco and 5.41 for teenagers from Lota; 4.9 for men and 6.7 for women; 5 for the D coverage level of FONASA and over 6.86 for the other levels. Conclusion: Caries prevalence was higher in teenagers from the Trehuaco commune. Regarding sex, female teenagers were more affected. Likewise, regarding FONASA coverage level, the more affected were those from the A, B and C levels.