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Society Differentiation, Can Human Rights be Protected?: Critical Study of the Tribes Castration on Community (Case Study of Laporo Buton)
Authors: Latif Birkah , Syaputra Agung , Zashkia Nurul , Rusfayanti Rifda Aprilia
Published: January 2020

In administering a country based on the rule of law, the main element is the enforcement of human rights. In every country still found, there are discriminatory discriminations against citizens, both those that are needed from state actions, and those needed from the community. With the existence of a convention on the protection of special human rights, the state must approve and protect its citizens. Problems that occur in pluralistic Indonesia is in preventing the social life in community. The research method of the paper is an empirical juridical method to answer whether Indonesia handling the enforcement of human rights and review human rights protection in Indonesia when dealing with communities which holding customary law in their community. If the practice of customary law turns out there is discriminatory practices against the tribe or sub-tribe in it, then how does the state uphold human rights?
Komodifikasi Dalam Pengembangan Tradisi Okokan Sebagai Atraksi Wisata di Desa Kediri, Tabanan
Authors: Windutama Wayan , Sunarta I Nyoman , Wijaya NMS
Published: January 2020

This study aims to determine the forms of commodification in the development of the Okokan tradition as a tourist attraction in Kediri Village, Tabanan. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative data collection techniques through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature study using a ladder of citizen participation theory, product life cycle theory, and commodification theory. This study found that the level of community participation was in the form of consultation with participation between the community and the government still being passive. While the stages of developing the Okokan tradition are at a stage of growth, where the wider community is getting to know Okokan with promotions carried out and proven by the appearance of the Okokan at various events. The forms of commodification in the development of the Okokan tradition as tourist attractions include the processes of production, distribution, and consumption.

Keywords: Community Participation, Okokan Tradition, Commodification, Kediri-Tabanan Village
Микроэлементы и региональная частота аутоиммунного заболевания щитовидной железы среди детей России
Authors: Сопрун Л.А. , Акулин И.М. , Гвоздецкий А.Н. , Строев Ю.И. , Утехин В.И. , Чурилов Л.П.
Published: January 2020

В работе представлены данные о связи между региональной заболеваемостью российских детей аутоиммунной патологией щитовидной железы и содержанием в их волосах некоторых микроэлементов, обладающих адъювантным действием на иммунную систему. Изучены показатели по всем федеральным округам за 2008-2017 гг. Найдены положительные корреляции между региональной заболеваемостью тиротоксикозом и содержанием йода и ртути, но не алюминия в волосах детей. Предложена регрессионная модель таких взаимосвязей. Неблагоприятно сказываться на аутоиммунитете может увеличение экспозиции не только токсичным, но и эссенциальным микроэлементам сверх потребности. Полученные данные обсуждены в сопоставлении с мировой литературой по данной теме и в контексте предсказания и профилактики риска аутоиммунных тиропатий в педиатрии, в частности относительно оптимального выбора вакцин. Затронуты вопросы пермиссивного действия различных факторов мозаичности аутоиммунитета на результирующие изменения реактивности. Отмечено, что в законопроекте о сплошном обязательном йодировании поваренной соли в Российской Федерации не учтены региональные различия в обеспеченности микроэлементами.
Doing the Work of Medicine? Medical Television Programmes and Patient Behaviour
Authors: Boon Tim , Gouyon Jean-Baptiste
Published: January 2020

This article explores the contribution of television programmes to shaping the doctor-patient relationship in Britain in the Sixties and beyond. Our core proposition is that TV programmes on medicine ascribe a specific position as patients to viewers. This is what we call the ‘Inscribed Patient’. In this article we discuss a number of BBC programmes centred on medicine, from the 1958 ‘On Call to a Nation’; to the 1985 ‘A Prize Discovery’, to examine how television accompanied the development of desired patient behaviour during the transition to what was dubbed “Modern Medicine” in early 1970s Britain. To support our argument about the “Inscribed Patient”, we draw a comparison with natural history programmes from the early 1960s, which similarly prescribed specific agencies to viewers as potential participants in wildlife filmmaking. We conclude that a ‘patient position’ is inscribed in biomedical television programmes, which advance propositions to laypeople about how to submit themselves to medical expertise.
Surgical Emotions: How TV and Newspaper Coverage Furthered the Cause of Heart Transplantation in France (1968–1973)
Authors: Chavot Philippe , Masseran Anne
Published: January 2020

This paper shows the influence of media coverage for the fate of heart transplantation in France. It argues that the media’s support not only reinforced the graft’s medical legitimacy, but also sustained the practice by mobilizing public support. Our study focuses on two peaks in media coverage. The first took place in 1968/69, as the first grafts in the world and in France were performed. The second occurred in 1973, when surgeries resumed in France following a four-year hiatus due to the mixed results of the early operations. French transplants were then largely covered on TV and in newspapers. We examine the reasons for these peaks in coverage and the underlying rationales of the alliance between French surgeons and journalists. Cross-analysis of TV and print productions sheds light on the media devices used to enlist the general public’s moral support. It shows that state television proved an effective platform for doctors, allowing for a different kind of storytelling than in newspapers.
ENGAGING PROSPECTIVE ENGINEERS IN MATH EDUCATION THROUGH ROBOTICS AND KNOWLEDGE BUILDING
Authors: Khanlari Ahmad
Published: January 2020

Robotics, with its multidisciplinary nature, integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and is considered a gateway to STEM education. When integrating robotics into teaching activities, most educators employ Competition-Based Learning (CBL) approach. CBL may diminish robotics potential, because competitions may discourage active construction of knowledge and the development of talent by isolating students. This study aims to use robotics to teach math concepts to students. In order to address the concerns regarding competitions, I employ knowledge building pedagogy and technology and explore which approach is more effective for learning: Knowledge Building or Competition Based Learning. The preliminary results show that employing Knowledge Building results in a better outcome, in terms of learning math concepts.
Design of a Completely New First Year Engineering Program at the University of Saskatchewan – Part II
Authors: Frey Joel B. , Maw Sean , Bens Susan , Bugg Jim , Sparling Bruce
Published: January 2020

Over the last three years, the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering has embarked upon a complete redesign of its first year common program. This project started from a blank slate and posed the question, "If we could design any first year program that we wanted, what would we create?" The goal is to offer a first year program that excites, engages, inspires, and holistically prepares students for learning in subsequent years. At CEEA 2018, Phase I of this project was reviewed with a focus on the content of the new first year. This year, the focus is on the structure of the proposed program and how it aims to satisfy programmatic design objectives.

The proposed first year program is highly modular, allowing for more intentional uses of time during the academic year. Course duration and intensity vary and are selected to best serve student learning, rather than conform to the traditional academic schedule. To provide more timely and targeted feedback, summative assessments occur throughout each term allowing course scheduling to extend into the traditional end-of-term final exam period. This paper presents the current structural design of the new first year and the rationale for its significant features.

Some of the program design objectives that have been facilitated by this structure include:

• strategic sequencing of learning with opportunities to integrate and reinforce essential skills,

• multiple, individualized opportunities for students to stumble and recover,

• holistic balancing of content and pacing for better student wellbeing, and

• comprehensive, well-timed exposure to wide-ranging programmatic choices for students.

Throughout this project, the program structure has evolved continuously. This paper will describe the development process, the challenges faced in that process, and the lessons learned. The paper will conclude by describing the current status of the project, and the focus of work currently being undertaken to prepare for implementation.
Incorporating Current Technology in an ECE Design Course
Authors: Salem Deena , Strong David S.
Published: January 2020

In this paper, the authors discuss developments in a second-year design & professionalpracticen course as part of a four-year “spine” in an engineering program. The course is delivered in two phases–the first with Faculty-wide content and structure, and the second with more discipline-based focus and content. In 2018, the second phase of then Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) section of the course was redesigned to introduce a number of selected technical skills from upper-year classes into the second year in order to enhance prerequisite knowledge as a means to sooner and more deeply engage the students in the ECE discipline. This paper discusses incorporating current technology in the development and implementation of the course in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department.
BUILDING CONNECTIONS: BRIDGING CREATIVITY, METACOGNITION AND SELF-CONFIDENCE
Authors: Tallman Ken
Published: January 2020

This report discusses research on creativity in undergraduate engineering education. Specifically, it considers creativity in undergraduate engineering classes in relation to metacognition and self-confidence. Based on current literature, primarily from the fields of education and psychology, this report will propose classroom activities designed to build students’ abilities in these three interconnected areas.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERVENTION SCHEME TO ADDRESS LOW RETENTION RATE OF A FIRST-YEAR CALCULUS COURSE – A SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS OF CURRENT TRENDS
Authors: Khan Rubaina , Wang Xinli
Published: January 2020

Students in engineering and the sciences often complete their studies in mathematics before they have an opportunity to develop an appreciation for the application of mathematical concepts in their major field. It can be argued that without a solid foundation in mathematics at the calculus level, an engineering or science student will find difficulty in understanding and applying the knowledge involved in upper-level classes.

In this study, we examined an Ontario university where the dropout rates could reach as high as fifty percent from a mandatory first-year calculus course and as a response, we would like to develop an intervention mechanism. Using a conceptual framework, we systematically analysed various intervention mechanisms employed by institutions around the world. The framework looks at each intervention strategy and tries to understand how the mechanism identifies who needs intervention, how it is funded, and the steps necessary for a student who would want to receive such an intervention voluntarily. This study will help us to identify key features that are effective in current intervention methods, address the gaps that were observed, and to develop an intervention scheme that addresses high dropout rates from the first-year calculus course.
PERANCANGAN APLIKASI SISTEM E-PURCHASING DENGAN PENDEKATAN KONSEP VALUE MATRIX PADA PROSES PEMESANAN BAHAN BAKU PERUSAHAAN SPRINGBED
Authors: Doaly Carla Olyvia , Ahmad Ahmad , Tanuwijaya Erwin
Published: January 2020

Perusahaan manufaktur penghasil Springbed yang berlokasi di Tangerang, memiliki tugas menerima pemesanan bahan baku untuk keperluan produksi dari seluruh cabang yang tersebar di seluruh daerah di Indonesia. Pemesanan bahan baku saat ini masih menggunakan sistem manual yaitu menggunakan email. Adapun Departemen yang terlibat pada proses pemesanan bahan baku terdiri dari 6 Departemen, yaitu Departemen Purchasing AKA, Departemen Admin Stok, Departemen Purchasing Cabang, Departemen Gudang Bahan Baku AKA, Gudang Bahan Baku Cabang. Data dari 6 Departemen ini  belum terintegrasi dengan baik. sehingga sering terjadi kesalahan pada pemrosesan bahan baku dan pemesanan yang melewati batas yg ditentukan. Akibatnya, bahan baku tidak terpenuhi, pemesanan menjadi lama dan produksi menjadi terhambat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sebuah sistem proses pemesanan bahan baku E-Purchasing yang terintegrasi berbasis E-Supply Chain dengan pendekatan Konsep Value Matrix. Hasil yang didapat dari rancangan E-Purchasing ini adalah seluruh proses pemesanan bahan baku terintegrasi mencakup semua departemen terkait adanya katalog bahan baku dan proses pemesanan bahan baku dapat berjalan tepat waktu sesuai  dengan ketentuan perusahaan.
ANALISIS USULAN PERANCANGAN TATA LETAK PABRIK DI CV. ATHAM TOYS
Authors: Setiawan Mohammad Edo , Khodijah Ratu Siti , Ramadhan Rizki Gema
Published: January 2020

Penggunaan sumber daya yang efisien pada perusahaan memiliki tata letak perusahaan yang baik dapat meningkatkan produktivitas yang bertujuan untuk menghasilkan profit dan meningkatkan efektivitas pekerjaan. Perancangan tata letak ini meliputi posisi dan pengaturan tata letak fasilitas-fasilitas setiap operasi dalam memanfaatkan area yang ada untuk penempatan bahan-bahan. Penggunaan ruangan akan menjadi  efisien apabila fasilitas yang disusun dengan mempertimbangkan jarak minimal antar fasilitas produksi maupun perpindahan materialnya. Pada penelitian kali ini, objek yang diteliti adalah tata letak pabrik dari alur produksi produk mainan kayu. Produk ini diproduksi oleh CV. Atham Toys. Berdasarkan pengamatan yang dilakukan, dipilih Metode Graph Based Construction sebagai acuan  dengan jarak rectilinier terkecil. Kemudian didapatkan luas keseluruhan pabrik yang terdiri dari luas lantai produksi, luas fasilitas lainnya dan efisiensi. Penentuan lokasi pabrik yang dilakukan berdasarkan kriteria yang dinilai oleh 4 pakar dan diolah dengan menggunakan Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process. Lokasi pabrik yang paling strategis adalah di Tangerang.
ANALISIS PERENCANAAN PRODUKSI PADA PT. ARMSTRONG INDUSTRI INDONESIA DENGAN METODE FORECASTING DAN AGREGAT PLANNING
Authors: Reicita Fristha Ayu
Published: January 2020

Pada umumnya masalah yang sering muncul tiap perusahaan termasuk PT. Armstrong Industri Indonesia adalah mengalami kendala dalam merencanakan jumlah produksi sesuai kapasitas produksi sehingga penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan metode peramalan yang tepat dan strategi agregat yang sesuai untuk digunakan dalam perencanaan produksi pada produk Insulation Sheet A, Foot, dan Wire Harness Tie L-80 yang memiliki permintaan berfluktuasi. Metode yang digunakan untuk melakukan peramalan pada ketiga produk tersebut adalah Single Moving Average dan Single Exponential Smoothing, sedangkan untuk perencanaan agregat strategi yang digunakan antara lain Chase Strategy, Level Strategy dan Mixed Strategy yang kemudian dipilih strategi terbaik yang memberikan biaya produksi paling minimum. Hasil dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa peramalan yang terbaik adalah dengan menggunakan Metode Single Exponential Smoothing menggunakan alpha 0,4 dengan total nilai MAPE sebesar 14% dan strategi agregat terpilih adalah Chase dan Level Strategy dengan total biaya produksi paling minimum yaitu sebesar Rp 17.940.300.
Criminal Activity as Preoccupation Challenging the State of Estonia, now 100
Authors: Leps Ando
Published: January 2020

In connection with the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, it is proper and pertinent to compose synopsis of infractions of law (criminal activity) committed in those years. Since 2003, the rather complicated but most rewarding work has been the responsibility of Ministry of Justice, which also releases publications on criminal activity.

Svinot Igaunijas valsts simtgadi, nozīmīga ir arī šī laika perioda likumpārkāpumu (noziedzības) analīze. Neviena statiska nav pilnīgi precīza, tomēr tā dod iespēju atspoguļot pašu būtiskāko. Noziedzības statisku valstī ietekmē normatīvās regulācijas izmaiņas. Igaunijas statistikā laika periodā no 1900. līdz 2018. gadam ir t.s. “baltie plankumi” (piemēram, par 1939.–1944. gadu). Statistikas analīze parāda, ka padomju laika periodā (1950.–1980. gadā) noziedzība bija vairākas reizes zemāka nekā 1919.–1938. gadā un pēc Igaunijas valstiskās neatkarības atjaunošanas. Slepkavību analīze rāda, ka tās visvairāk tika reģistrētas 1990.–1998. gadā. Ieslodzīto skaits padomju laika periodā bija augsts, bet neatkarības gados tas pakāpeniski samazinās. Bet mainās noziegumu struktūra. Igaunijas noziedzības struktūrā pēdējos gados vairāk tiek reģistrēti noziegumi, kas ir saistīti ar narkotiskām vielām, korupciju, vardarbību ģimenē un ar ceļu satiksmes negadījumiem. Globalizācija, apstrīdama demokrātijas izpratne, nestabilā pasaules ekonomika, nekontrolējamais pasaules iedzīvotāju pieaugums un terorisms, īpašas “patikas” izrādīšana noteiktām valdošajām varām – tas viss novirza uzmanību no patiesām sociāla rakstura problēmām un no tām izrietošām turpmāk iespējamām krimināla rakstura darbībām Igaunijā.
Bērna pārstāvības nodrošināšana Latvijas Republikā un izceļojot: problēmjautājumi
Authors: Kudeikina Inga , Vanaga Sanita
Published: January 2020

Rakstā aplūkoti bērna pārstāvības problēmjautājumi. Tā kā bērnam trūkst rīcībspējas, vienmēr ir nepieciešama persona, kas var bērnu pārstāvēt – vecāks, aizbildnis vai pilnvarotā persona. Sava bērna dabiskie aizbildņi, kuri bērnu pārstāv bez īpaša pilnvarojuma, ir bērna vecāki. Mūsdienās bieži ir gadījumi, kad zināmu laiku bērns neatrodas kopā ar vecākiem (tā iemesli var būt vecāku vai bērna ceļojums, vecāku komandējums u. c.), tādēļ vecāki faktiski nevar realizēt savus pienākumus – bērna pārstāvēšanā. Rakstā īpaša vērība veltīta kārtības, kādā bērns šķērso Latvijas Republikas robežu, analīzei, uzmanību pievēršot bērna pārstāvības aspektiem un prettiesiskas bērna izvešanas no valsts novēršanai robežas šķērsošanas procedūru kontekstā.  Veicot tiesiskā regulējuma analīzi, tika konstatēts, ka atsevišķos gadījumos bērnam netiek nodrošināta pārstāvība. Tas ir iespējams gan gadījumā, kad bērna vecāki bez atbilstoša pilnvarojuma bērnu Latvijā ir nodevuši citas personas ikdienas aprūpē, gan gadījumos, kad bērns šķērso valsts robežu viens vai pilnvarotas personas pavadībā, bet pilnvarā nav piešķirtas tiesības bērnu pārstāvēt. Šādā situācijā tiek pārkāptas bērna tiesības un tiek radīta labvēlīga augsne prettiesiskai bērna izvešanai no valsts, ļaunprātīgi izmantojot tiesiskā regulējuma nepilnības. Pētījuma mērķis ir identificēt problēmjautājumus un sniegt priekšlikumus tiesiskā regulējuma pilnveidošanai bērna pārstāvības jautājumos, lai novērstu iespēju bērnus prettiesiski izvest no valsts.  Raksts veidots divās daļās. Pirmajā daļā aplūkoti bērna pārstāvības jautājumi, savukārt otrajā daļā analizēta prettiesiskas bērna izvešanas problemātika bērna pārstāvības nepienācīgas nodrošināšanas dēļ. The article analyses the issues of child representation. The article has two parts. Special attention is paid to cases when a child leaves Latvia. Analysis of the legal framework indicates that in some cases a child is not represented. This happens when a child is not with a parent and the parent has not authorised another person to represent the child. The law allows for such a situation. However, such situation violates the rights of a child. It has been determined that the procedure for a child leaving Latvia is incomplete. It does not ensure that the child can be so illegally removed. Stronger regulation is needed. There must always be someone authorised to represent a child.
Ethos Conception of Bioethics Development in Resolution of Moral Dilemmas
Authors: Sidorova T. A.
Published: January 2020

The article presents bioethics as a field of social practices containing adaptation of new moral and social norms. The regulatory function of bioethics ensures this process and leads to institutionalization. The traditional position has been criticized. It reduces the institutions of bioethics to ethical committees. Social institutions are explained in an ideational way as a system of norms and values. Ethoses are shown as primary social structures in the development of institutions. The solution of dilemmas is illustrated by the example of transplantology.
The Formation of Chance as a Metaphysical Category in the Teachings of Early Greek Philosophers Heraclitus and Democritus
Authors: Matushkina M. O.
Published: January 2020

Interest in chance, as a special ontological category, arises with the development
of philosophy and science. The history of philosophy has several interpretations of this category: from the complete denial of its existence, to the proclamation of a special type of relationship. In our opinion, chance, despite the diversity of interpretations, has always been an important factor for the implementation of a method designed to determine how tightly philosophy and science can interact. The category of chance is a very accurate indicator of the change of worldview and the creation of new landmarks of knowledge. Turning to the formation of chance as a metaphysical category will help us to identify the main aspects of its influence on scientific knowledge.
The History of Translations of Aristotle into Russian (2 Half of 18th – 1 Half of 20th Century)
Authors: Egorova O. S.
Published: January 2020

The article contains a complete list of different texts from the Corpus Aristotelicum translations into Russian during the selected chronological period. It also provides some information about the translators of these texts. As a result of this research the main periods of the history of Russian translations of Aristotle’s texts were defined, as well as the reasons that motivated translators to turn their attention to the ancient heritage, and the target audience of these translations.
Philosophical Aspects of the Russian Model of Management
Authors: Diev V. S.
Published: January 2020

The problem of the formation of the Russian model of management is interdisciplinary; it requires a whole range of approaches developed in various branches of knowledge. The philosophy of management is intended to serve as a common conceptual and interdisciplinary foundation that provides a holistic perception and understanding of management. It allows to view this phenomenon as a unity of science, practice and art. Among the axiological problems of the philosophy of management, the problems of organizational culture take center stage. To understand this phenomenon, we need a set of basic ideas about human nature, the meaning and form of activity, social reality, relationship with the external environment, the nature of human relations, etc. This notion of organizational culture can only be formed with a philosohical approach that allows implementing the integrating function of philosophy. The paper shows that the values of paternalism and security will be the near future priorities defining the development of Russian organizational culture.
Standard Behavior under Legal Control: A Behavioristic Approach
Authors: Sergeev V. N.
Published: January 2020

The standard behavior based on the so-called legal type of control is considered. The mechanisms of modeling of required behavior through standard rules, ways of increasing its probability, tools of transfer of behavior in various situations are analyzed. The distinction of patterns of individual behavior, as well as its social forms facilitating the cumulative effect is made. The standard rules prescribe a order of actions in any situation. The standard regulation of behavior structurally reproduces the model of control of behavior due to existing consequences (i.e. includes guideline of conditions, expected behavior and its result) and can be analyzed with the help of the so-called ABC-scheme or formula SD-R-C. It is indicated the functional role of the rule in the type of operation behavior. Moreover, it is mentioned the complexity of rule-governed behavior identification in the line of other behavior acts. The analysis of rule essence is paid a lot of attention to.
Immune checkpoint inhibitor – antiangiogenic drugs combination in treatment-naïve metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma: Why should immunotherapy have all the fun!
Authors: Darling H. S. , Gupta Alok
Published: January 2020

Clear cell histology is the most common subtype of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Immune dysregulation and angiogenic pathways are the main drivers of the pathophysiology of RCC. The prognosis of metastatic RCC has very steadily improved from the era of interferon-alpha to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and then with immune checkpoint inhibitors (IOs). The safety and efficacy of both TKIs and IOs as well as the dire unmet need of further improvement in survival has unfolded the feasibility of successful conduction of IO based combination therapy trials. This has led to the approval of IO-IO and IO-TKI combinations, altering the treatment algorithm altogether once again. In this review, we are trying to look at the robustness of IO–antiangiogenic drugs combination data in upfront setting and its real-life application.
ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA DASAR BERBASIS INKUIRI
Authors: Suardana I Nyoman , Juniartina Putu Prima
Published: January 2020

The research aimed to need analysis of developing Basic Chemistry learning tools based on inquiry. This was descriptive research. The subjects were a syllabus, two lectures, and 43 students of the Third Semester in Academic Year 2018/2019 on Science Education Study Program, Ganesha University of Education. The object was Basic Chemistry topics, the materials that are difficult for the students and their cause, lectures constraint in learning, and lectures view about learning based on inquiry. Data were collected by questionnaire and documentation. Data were analyzed by descriptively. The result showed that the Basic Chemistry topics include: material and its' change, atomic structure, periodic system of elements, chemical bonding and molecular structure, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid and base, hydrolysis, buffer, colligative properties, colloid, redox and electrochemistry, elemental chemistry, and organics chemistry. All of the topics were considered difficult by a certain number of students. Most of student difficulties were found in the topics: stoichiometry, chemical kinetics, and colligative properties (58.14%), but the smallest in the topics: material and its' change, and atomic structure (13.95%). The students’ difficulties are caused by the abstract materials (23.26%), low of mathematics ability of students (34.88%), the students learning only for doing task/test (59.53%), low students’ prior-knowledge (46,51%), the students, habit to memorizing learning (51,16%), the students did not reflect their learning (53,48%), and the students easily forget the concepts learned (65,12). The lectures constraint in learning comprises designing and implementing of learning and assessment. The lectures said that the Basic Chemistry learning tools based on inquiry are important to be developed to facilitate the students in constructing the knowledge.
Understanding Epilepsy Among Parents Through an Educative Blog-A Novel Method
Authors: Kavya KG  , Shruthi B. Patil
Published: January 2020

INTRODUCTION: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by the risk of recurrent seizures. Individuals are still socially discriminated due to misunderstandings by widespread negative attitudes and defensive behavior. AIM: To assess the knowledge among parents regarding epilepsy and to eradicate the myths associated with using a blog.MATERIALS AND METHOD: A blog was created with elaborate information regarding Epilepsy.50 parents of children with history of Epilepsy were included for the study. The parents of the children were given the link to the blog and were asked to go through it and express their views and responses. Later the parents were educated and doubts/queries were clarified.RESULTS: About 40 parents were willing to go through the blog. The other 10 though reluctant went through the blog after making them realize the need to have knowledge about epilepsy. Among 50 parents, around 30 parents refused to believe that it was a form of epilepsy/fits and discontinued the medication without Physician’s consent. Around 45 parents believed that giving metal objects helped in treating seizures. Also 40 parents believed strongly that Febrile seizures was not a form of seizures and did not require treatment. 20 parents had discontinued the medication on their own after a few months.CONCLUSION: In our study we found lack of knowledge regarding Epilepsy and the different variants of epilepsy. Also, parents strongly believed in the myths and hence did not consult a doctor. Most parents assumed Epilepsy to be a neurologic disorder and that it required psychiatric help. This study made an attempt to educate people regarding epilepsy in detail by the means of an educative blog.
Synthesize and Characterization of New Polydimethylsiloxane Derivatives with Evaluation of Biological Activities
Authors: Reem Mohsen Khalaf Al-Uobody  , Raheem Jameel Mheesn  , Hatam Ahmed Jassim  , Eiman A. Saeed  , Alaa A. Ibrahim Al Dirawi
Published: January 2020

New polymers of silicone derivatives were prepared. The polymers were characterized by IR, NMR spectrophotometry. The biological activity against Streptococcus, E-Coli, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Klebsiella were studied. The new polymers have shown more activity against Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella. The wound dressing studied on New Zealand White Rabbits (5 groups) each group contained 6 rabbits (3 male and 3 female), each animal had made 2 wounds ,one for control(povidone-iodine, silicone gel) and other for our compounds, all products showed good activity on open wounds more than drugs in market. Benzaldehyde is consists of benzene bearing a single formyl substituent; the simplest aromatic aldehyde and parent of the class of benzaldehydes. It has a role as a flavoring agent, a fragrance, an odorant receptor agonist. Polyvinylpyrrolidone has disinfectant properties, so we used it in our compound to become more potent.
Evaluation of the Phytochemical and Antibacterial characteristics of leaf extracts of Xanthium strumarium L. against Bacteria
Authors: Antu Kurrey  , Lata Sharma  , Shishir Tiwari
Published: January 2020

Plants are one of the large sources of herbal medicines. Many plants have the capability to produce some bioactive constituents which give defense against microorganisms like bacteria and fungi and also from insects. Xanthium strumarium L. is a wild plant that grows like a weed. Leaves of  Xanthium strumarium L. were subjected for extraction in 4 different solvents viz. methanol, chloroform, aqueous, and ethanol. The aim of this study was to investigate the phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of methanol, chloroform, aqueous, and ethanol extracts prepared from leaves of  Xanthium strumarium L. The antibacterial activity was assessed by using the agar well diffusion assay against tested bacterial strain, Escherichia coli (CGSC 4312) and Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 9634). Phytochemical analysis has revealed that  Xanthium strumarium L. has most of the significant phytoconstituents like Saponins, Terpenoids, Flavanoids, Phenol, steroids, Anthraquinones, Tannins,  Alkaloids,  Glycosides, and Carbohydrate. The zone of inhibition was measured and compared by standard antibiotic streptomycin. The outcome of the present work showed that chloroform extract (400µg/ml) showed maximum inhibition against E. Coli (23mm), and Ethanol extract(400µg/ml) showed maximum inhibition against Bacillus subtilis (24mm). The result divulged the presence of antibacterial activity of different extracts of Xanthium strumarium L.against human pathogenic bacteria. Thus, this plant has many active compounds that can be used for the development of various potent drugs.
IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE PLANKTONS IN AKKULAM-VELI LAKE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT
Authors: Pushpangadan Sini Bhadrasenan , C Radhakrishnan Nair
Published: January 2020

Hydrobiological studies were carried out in Akkulam – Veli (Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India) estuary for six months (January – June 2008) various studies were conducted to understand the conditions of this dynamic ecosystem. The planton analysis reveals that around 64 species of phytoplankton and 8 species of zooplanktons were observed.
COMPARISON OF VERMICOMPOST AND LEAF MOLD ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.VAR. FRUTESCENS (L.) KUNTZE
Authors: V Mary Kensa
Published: January 2020

An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of vermicompost on the growth and yield ofCapsicum annuumvar. frutescens (Kantharimilagu). Vermicompost is a rich source of vitamins, enzymes, macro and micronutrients which when applied to plants help in efficient growth. The major thrust of thisinvestigation was focused on the growth and yield of Capsicumannuumvar. frutescensusing the vermicompost prepared by the earthworm species namely Eudriluseugeniaeon the biodegradation of Banana waste (Musasps) mixed with cow dung 3:1. The present study has been carried out to evaluate thephysico-chemical characteristics, micronutrients and macronutrients, and also a comparative study was done on the effect of vermicompost on growth parameters namely root length, shoot length, number of leaf and number of flower and length of fruits in Capsicum annuumvar. frutescens. The results of the study revealed that the plants treated withvermicompostshowed C/N ratio increasedin macronutrients (N, P, K, Ca, Na, Mg and C) and micronutrients (Fe, Cu, Mg and Zn) than the plants grown in leaf mold and control.The vermicompost applied plant (Capsicum annuumvar. frutescens) showed increased root and shoot length, number of leaves, number of flowers and length of fruits than the plants which are not treated with vermicompost. Hence based on the various biochemical studies performed it is concluded that this quality of bio solid vermicompost obtained from the degradation of banana wastes by Eudriluseugeniae is an effective biofertilizer which would facilitate the increased uptake of the nutrients by the plants resulting in higher growth and yield.
EFFECT OF INDOLE -3- ACETIC ACID ON CALLUS INDUCTION FROM LEAF EXPLANT OF OCIMUM BASILICUM LINN.
Authors: V.N Shillpa Sree , V Sirangeevi , S Deeksha , G Bhuvaneswari , G Ramya , M Gogul Ramnath , R Krishnaveni , S Vasantharani , R Thirugnanasampandan
Published: January 2020

Ocimum basilicum L. belongs to the family Lamiaceae; contains plenty of phytochemicals with significant nutritional as well as health benefits. Antioxidant activity of methanol extract of Ocimum basilicum callus was evaluated using various antioxidant assays. Proliferated callus was obtained on half-strength MS media supplemented with 1.40µM IAA. The callus extract showed considerable DPPH radical scavenging, hydroxyl radical scavenging and ferrous ion chelation activity with IC50 value of 16.05, 170.7 and 29.16µg/mL respectively.
MICROWAVE ASSISTED SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF NICKEL OXIDE NANOPARTICLES
Authors: K Kalpanadevi , R Manimekalai
Published: January 2020

Nickel oxide (NiO) nano-particles were produced via a simple microwave method from the Ni(OH)2 precursor, which was obtained by slow drop-wise addition of 0.1M sodium hydroxide to 0.1M nickel nitrate. The mixture was vigorously stirred until the pH reached 7.2. The mixture was then irradiated with microwave to deposit Ni(OH)2 at a better precipitation rate. Drying the precipitate at 320°C resulted in formation of NiO nanoparticles. High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (HRTEM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), employed for the structural characterization of the as-prepared NiO nanoparticles, revealed their good crystallinity and high-purity. Microwave irradiation increased homogeneity and decreased the mean particle size of the produced NiO particles.
DYNAMICS OF SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PACHAIMALAI HILLS, EASTERN GHATS, TAMIL NADU
Authors: K Saravanakumar
Published: January 2020

Pachaimalais situated at the North West border of Thiruchirapalli District, the Pachaimalais (Green Hills) extend into the Salem District (Attur Pachaimalai). The traditional communities (Malayalis) derive both their socio-cultural and spiritual identity from land and forest for which a dynamic body of traditional knowledge were evolved to sustain and manage the natural resources. Looking to the importance of this dynamics, an attempt has been made to explore the knowledge and practices pertaining to livestock and natural resources management governed by traditional knowledge. To achieve the objective, the livestock owners from different ethnoculture from different villages of Pachaimalai hills, Tamilnadu were selected purposively. Various ethnographic tools, conventional methods like personal interview and participatory tools were adopted to explore and interpret the data. A range of locally available plant and other materials are widely used for curing many diseases and ailments of livestock. The indigenous biodiversity including local grasses, shrubs and trees are dynamically associated with local feeds, forages and are over all part of natural resources management of livestock owners. Still more preference is given to rear the local breeds of different livestock on account of their socio-cultural and spiritual compatibility resulting in conservation of biological diversity. The ecological diversities in which pasture lands are categorized in to private and common property and associated with customary rules and culture play a significant role in sustainable use, conservation and management of the natural resources.
ANTI-ANALGESIC ACTIVITY OF METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT OF WATTAKAKA VOLUBILIS (LINN. F.) BENTH EX. HOOK F. (ASCLEPIADACEAE) - A RARE AND THREATENED MEDICINAL PLANT
Authors: M.R Udhayasankar , U Danya , K Arumugasamy
Published: January 2020

The present study, investigates themethanolicleaves extract of Wattakaka volubilis (Family: Asclepiadaceae) designated as 'the extract' was evaluated for analgesic activity in mice. The analgesic activity was evaluated in mice models. In the acute toxicity study, it was found that the extract was non-toxic up to 1000mg/kg, p. o. The extract (150, 200 and 400 mg/kg, p. o.) was found to possessanalgesic activities in a dose-dependent manner and the effect was comparable with thatproduced by the standard drug, Diclofenac sodium.
PRODUCTION OF ALKALINE PROTEASE ENZYME FROM BACILLUS SUBTILIS 168 ISOLATED FROM SOIL SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM A DAIRY FARM
Authors: D Anitha , A Kumaraswamy
Published: January 2020

Screening and isolation of protease producing strains of bacteria were carried out from a dairy farm located in Nagarcoil, Tamilnadu.The isolates were positive on skim milk agar (1%) and thus are selected as protease producing strain. The organisms were tested for various biochemical tests, which lead to theiridentification as Bacillus subtilis producing protease enzyme. These Bacillus subtilis could group up to 40ºC and pH range 6-9 with optimal growth temperature and pH at 37°C and 8.0 respectively. It was also optimized for carbon test and nitrogen test with optimal growth in dextrose and peptone respectively. Enzyme production was carried in 1 litre of optimized media in the fermenter at 37°C for 48 hours at pH 8.0. This result showed that Bacillus subtilis under study is a good producer of extra cellular protease, which can be beneficial for industries.
DEVELOPING ECOLOGICAL LITERACY AMONG CHILDREN
Authors: H Indu , T Seetha Lakshmi , K Hashini Boaby
Published: January 2020

Today mankind faces numerous problems related to physical, emotional and social aspects. One of the major causes is moving away from our mother nature. We face deforestation, climatic changes, biodiversity, environmental degradation, inequitable access to natural resources and the movement of hazardous materials in different parts of the world and many other issues. Ecological literacy is the ability to understand the natural systems that make life on earth possible. To be an ecoliterate means understanding the ecosystem and using this knowledge for creating sustainable human community. In simple terms, ecoliteracy is being aware of this beautiful, bountiful and mysterious environment. This sense of loving nature has to start from the childhood stage. The children should be reconnected to the natural environment and many activities can be designed with this view. This paper deals with the various ways of developing ecological literacy among children.
THE POETS INSPIRATION-WATER-THE ELIXIR OF LIFE
Authors: S Lalitha
Published: January 2020

Water, the magical substance from which all life springs forth, is essential to the very existence of every life form on earth. Every time our Mother Earth showers her love to all its living beings, it’s in the form of water. Water is the only difference between other planets and our mother earth. Humans have cuddled with water forever, all our life revolves around water apart from it being a vital component in our human body. The role of water in the living organism has not changed since life’s first creation in salt water billions of years ago. Water is a dominant theme in many of the poetries. The elixir of life, also known as elixir ofimmortality and sometimes equated with the philosopher's stone, is a mythical potion that, when drunk from a certain cup at a certain time, supposedly grants the drinker eternal life or eternal youth. The elixir of life was also said to be able to create life. It’s not without reason that water is called the elixir of life. It has more scientific and natural effects according to the environmental changes. Water when consumed in the right way, not only quenches thirst, but also helps your body detox. A simple day to day routine is to have a full glass of water, and just water without honey or lime or anything, the first thing in the morning, as soon as you get up. The present paper highlights water as an important source of energy in various forms, life giver, an energiser and a source of inspiration to many writers and poets.
A NEW RECORD OF THE GENUS CREPIDOTUS (CREPIDOTACEAE, FUNGI) FROM INDIA
Authors: K Agretious Thomas , K.P Prasanth
Published: January 2020

A Crepidotus species, C. cinnabarinus is recorded for the first time from India. This species grow on decaying woody plant materials. It is characterized by small to medium sized, pleurotoid, flabelliform, laterally attached basidiomata with convex to applanate pileus. Spores are generally ovoid to subglobose without a germ- pore.
PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND FLORISTRIC DIVERSITY OF VANEESWARAM KAVU IN KANNUR DISTRICT, KERALA
Authors: M.V Jeeshna
Published: January 2020

Sacred groves act as a treasure house for rare and medicinal plants. Apart from the quantitative analysis quantitative approach to sacred grove gives the potential species and importance of sacred grove, which is the main focuses of this work. There are many sacred grooves are present at Kannur district in whichVaneeswaram Kavu is one of the important one. The flora of sacred groves of has analysed taxonomically and phytosociologically. A total of 64 vascular plants falling under 61 genera and 43 families were documented. About 12 species are reported in the red listed category. In phytosociological studies specieslike, Elaeocarpus serratus, Erycibe paniculata and Scleria lithosperma were showing higher IVI. The devastation of species diversity in the study area represent there is an urgent need for regeneration of the species for conservation of biodiversity.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PHYTOCHEMICALS AND IN VITRO ANTIOXIDANT ASSAYS IN THE TUBER OF SOLENA AMPLEXICAULIS (LAM.) GANDHI. (CUCURBITACEAE)
Authors: K Karthika , S Jamuna , S Paulsamy
Published: January 2020

Most of the traditional medicinal plants in India are not scientifically validated. Scientific evaluation of medicinal property along with traditional knowledge is essential to obtain effective drugs for commercial purpose. Solena amplexicaulisbelongs to the family, Cucurbitaceae, a traditional medicinal plant species ofTamil Nadu, India is being prescribed to cure various diseases. In this study, the objective was to investigate the qualitative and quantitative determinations of certain phytochemicals and in vitro antioxidant capabilities of various alcoholic and aqueous tuber extracts of S. amplexicaulisby adapting standard procedures. In all the assays methanolic tuber extract registered significantly high amount of secondary metabolites and also it effectively scavenge the free radicals in a concentration dependent manner than the other extracts. These results were compared with synthetic (BHA and BHT) as well as natural antioxidants (rutin and quercetin). The outcome of the study revealed most valuable information and also supports the continued sustainable use of this species in traditional systems of medicine.
STUDY OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF THE FOLKLORE MEDICINAL PLANT, ACALYPHA FRUTICOSA FORSSK.
Authors: J Thambiraj
Published: January 2020

The purpose of the study is to examine the antimicrobial efficacy of root extracts of the folklore medicinal plant species, Acalypha fruticosa Forssk by using three alcoholic solvents viz; petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol were tested against ten human pathogenic bacteria viz., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, P. stutzeri, Escherichia coli, Micrococcus sp., Lactobacillus sp., Servatia sp., Moraxetta sp., Bacillus subtilis, B. thuriengensis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae and ten human pathogenic fungi viz., Aspergillus niger, A. flavus, A.baumannii, Fusarium oxysporum, F. solani, Mucor rouxii, Alternaria alternata, Candida albicans, Cladosporium sp. and Rhizopus sp. for assessing the antimicrobial properties by adapting disc diffusion method. The results of the study revealed that all extracts showed varied degree of antimicrobial activity against the tested pathogens. However, the methanol extracts exhibited higher inhibition zone (21.83 mm) against the bacterium, Bacillus subtilis and ethyl acetate extracts showed higher inhibiotion zone (24.83 mm) against the fungus, Rhizopus sp. Results concluded that this spices contain high amount of secondary metabolites due to these metabolites they have high antimicrobial activity and it can be used as good bio- preservater and it can also use for medicinal purpose.