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The Role of Islamic Education In Student Organizations to Realize Human Resources In The Review of Higher Education Law Perspectives
Authors: Febriansyah Ferry Irawan , Daroini Achyat , Widowati Widowati
Published: July 2019

Education, mainly Islamic based learning, can be found in formal schools, non-formal and informal institutions. A person can freely choose which path to use as a way to take talent and potential in him; even when making formal education, even an individual has the right to participate in non-formal education activities. One of the most appropriate places to forge one's abilities is the campus. It is undeniable that students are one of Indonesia's most influential human resources and are also the next generation of nation-building. Therefore the cadre regeneration function is the most basic. As a generation that must carry out the role of regeneration for the sake of the realisation of the good and happiness of the people, nation and country in the future. Therefore education is needed to help towards the better. Islamic culture has a vital role in the education model that exists in Indonesia. Islamic education is used to improve human morals in a better direction with Islamic methods. It can be observed that student organisations within the campus need a strong foundation to improve their quality in faith and loyalty that has both physical and spiritual intelligence. It is here that the need for Islamic education in helping them is better by the mandate of the national education law.

Pendidikan, terutama pembelajaran berbasis Islam, dapat ditemukan di sekolah formal, lembaga non-formal dan informal. Seseorang dapat dengan bebas memilih jalan mana yang akan digunakan sebagai cara untuk mengambil bakat dan potensi dalam dirinya; bahkan ketika membuat pendidikan formal, bahkan seorang individu memiliki hak untuk berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan pendidikan non-formal. Salah satu tempat paling tepat untuk menempa kemampuan seseorang adalah kampus. Tidak dapat dipungkiri bahwa siswa adalah salah satu sumber daya manusia Indonesia yang paling berpengaruh dan juga merupakan generasi penerus bangsa. Karena itu fungsi regenerasi kader adalah yang paling mendasar. Sebagai generasi yang harus menjalankan peran regenerasi demi terwujudnya kebaikan dan kebahagiaan rakyat, bangsa dan negara di masa depan. Oleh karena itu diperlukan pendidikan untuk membantu menuju yang lebih baik. Budaya Islam memiliki peran penting dalam model pendidikan yang ada di Indonesia. Pendidikan Islam digunakan untuk meningkatkan moral manusia ke arah yang lebih baik dengan metode Islam. Dapat diamati bahwa organisasi mahasiswa di dalam kampus membutuhkan dasar yang kuat untuk meningkatkan kualitas mereka dalam iman dan kesetiaan yang memiliki kecerdasan fisik dan spiritual. Di sinilah perlunya pendidikan Islam dalam membantu mereka lebih baik dengan mandat hukum pendidikan nasional.
Implementation of The Sima'i Method in Improving Memory of Daily Prayers
Authors: Priyono Priyono , Muslim Ibnu Fiqhan , Ranam Sanudin
Published: July 2019

In religious learning, students are expected to be able to understand the daily prayers taught in class. To achieve these goals, the right method is needed so students can follow these prayers. One way that can be used to prepare daily prayers is the sima'i method. This type of research is classroom action research. The results in this study are students can memorize correctly and both on the accuracy of speech, fluency, and attitude. This study concludes that the sima'i method has a positive influence on increasing the ability to memorize daily prayers on the subject. The results are taken based on the comparison of data between before and after being given treatment in the form of applying the sima'i method to the topic.

Dalam pembelajaran agama, siswa diharapkan mampu mamahami doa-doa harian yang diajarkan di kelas. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut, diperlukan metode yang tepat agar siswa dapat memahami doa-doa tersebut. Salah satu metode yang dapat digunakan untuk mengajarkan doa-doa harian adalah metode sima’i. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Hasil dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa-siswa dapat menghafal dengan benar dan baik pada ketepatan ucapan, kelancaran dan sikap. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah metode sima’i memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap peningkatan kemampuan menghafal doa-doa harian pada subjek. Hasil tersebut diambil berdasarkan perbandingan data antara sebelum dan sesudah diberikan perlakuan berupa penerapan metode sima’i pada subjek.
Perbedaan Kadar Keasaman Saliva Pasca Menyikat Gigi dengan Sikat Gigi Konvensional dan Sikat Siwak
Authors: Mo'o Billie A. F. P. , Tendean Lydia E. N. , Mintjelungan Christy N. , Khoman Johanna A.
Published: July 2019

Abstract: Miswak (Salvadora persica) is known to be capable enough to increase the hygiene and oral health through its mechanical and chemical components. The acidity of saliva is one of the components that contribute to the acidity of the oral cavity. This study was aimed to evaluate the difference of the saliva acidity after tooth brushing using conventional toothbrush and miswak brush. This was an observational descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Population consisted of Preclinic students of Dentistry Study Program, Sam Ratulangi University Manado. Total sampling method was used in this study and we obtained 30 students that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The result showed that the number of subjects with acid category of saliva was higher after using miswak brush (53.3%) than after using conventional toothbrush (23.3%). In conclusion, the acid category of saliva was more frequent occured afer tooth brushing with miswak brush than with conventional toothbrush.Keywords: acidity of saliva, conventional toothbrush, miswak brush Abstrak: Siwak (Salvadora persica) telah dikenal mampu meningkatkan kebersihan dan kesehatan mulut melalui kandungan komponen mekanis serta komponen kimia. Kadar keasaman saliva merupakan salah satu komponen yang berkontribusi terhadap kadar keasaman mulut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi perbedaan kadar keasaman saliva pasca menyikat gigi dengan sikat gigi konvensional dan sikat siwak. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif observasional dengan desain potong lintang. Populasi ialah mahasiswa Preklinik Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Gigi Universitas Sam Ratulangi (PSPDG Unsrat) Manado. Metode pengambilan sampel ialah total sampling. Pada penelitian ini didapatkan 30 mahasiswa yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Setiap subyek dinilai kadar keasaman saliva sebelum dan setelah menyikat gigi dengan sikat gigi konvensional dan sikat siwak. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan jumlah subyek dengan nilai kadar keasaman saliva kategori asam setelah menyikat gigi menggunakan sikat siwak (53,3%) lebih besar daripada setelah menyikat dengan sikat gigi konvensional (23,3%). Simpulan penelitian ini ialah kadar keasaman saliva kategori asam setelah menyikat gigi dengan sikat siwak lebih sering ditemukan daripada yang menggunakan sikat gigi konvensional.Kata kunci: kadar keasaman saliva, sikat gigi konvensional, sikat siwak
Analisis Penilaian Kinerja Terhadap Rasionalitas Dosen pada 114 Perguruan Tinggi Swasta (PTS) Wilayah Kopertis XIII Provinsi Aceh dengan Metode Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS)
Authors: Munawir Munawir
Published: July 2019

This research aims to make a sort 104 University in Region XIII Kopertis Aceh Provincewith the method Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(TOPSIS) against the ratio of lecturers and students. TOPSIS is one method that can beused to solve the problem of Fuzzy MADM. This research takes into account all thecriteria that support decision making in order to help speed up and facilitate thedecision-making process and do a minimal quantity of perangkingan especially thelecturer at a college. Based on research results, calculation of TOPSIS begins withforming a decision matrix is normalized, then continued with a decision matrixweighting normalization. The step is done to determine the ideal solution matrix ofpositive and negative solution is ideal. The last stages of the method is to calculate thevalue of the preference of each alternative (Vi) in order to get the final results, the mosthigh value Vi shows the best alternative. Based on the end result then sorted 25 Colleges(PTS) is Locality Kopertis XIII Aceh at its best.
Sistem Informasi Akademik Berbasis Cloud pada Akademi Farmasi Mandiri Banda Aceh
Authors: Ismail Ismail , Harmisal Harmisal , Jumaidin T Faisal
Published: July 2019

Cloud-based academic information system at Academy of Pharmacy Mandiri Banda Aceh is an application system used to do processing of academic data at Academy of Pharmacy Mandiri Banda Aceh with the use of cloud computing services as an academic information system infrastructure. The problem discussed is how to make information system in giving fast and correct report at Mandiri Banda Aceh Pharmacy Academy. The purpose of this study is to analyze the needs of Academic data information at the Academy of Pharmacy Mandiri Banda Aceh, because during this processing of data lectures are still using office applications and not use cloud technology, so the resulting information is ineffective and takes a very long time and cause effects data inaccuracies. During the execution of the last task carried out assessment of the problem and the basic theory of lecture data so that the system needs specifications to solve the problem by the basic theory that has been studied. Furthermore, an information system design is done, including system development method used to build an information system covering the steps of analysis, design, and implementation. From the discussion that the author did, in get the conclusion that the data processing can be developed further by utilizing Lazarus IDE and cloud technology.
Peranan Zakat, Infak Dan Sedekah (ZIS) Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Perekonomian Masyarakat Kota Metro
Authors: Mardiantari Ani
Published: July 2019

Zakat, infak dan sedekah merupakan salah satu ibadah dalam Islam untuk mencari keridhaan dari Allh swt. Dalam Islam selain sebagai ibadah zakat, infak dan sedekah juga merupakan solusi efektif untuk penanggulangan kemiskinan. Oleh karena itu diperlukan sebuah badan pengelolaan zakat, infak dan sedekah yang memiliki mekanisme pengelolaan yang baik serta memiliki peran yang optimal dalam upaya peningkatan perekonomian pada masyarakat. LAZISNU Kota Metro dibentuk agar bisa memaksimalkan pengelolaan zakat dan memaksimalkan peningkatan perekonomian masyarakat di Kota Metro. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa mekanisme pengelolaan zakat yang ada LAZISNU Kota Metro sudah cukup baik, namun masih terdapat beberapa bagian yang kurang maksimal disebabkan oleh kendala yang dihadapi. Adapun peranan zakat, infak dan sedekah dalam upaya meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat di Kota Metro berjalan dalam bentuk bantuan konsumtif dan bantuan produktif. Pelaksanaannya dilakukan berdasarkan syariat Islam dan Undang-undang. Oleh karena itu LAZISNU Kota Metro perlu terus melakukan evaluasi guna tercapainya peran yang maksimal dalam upaya meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat di Kota Metro.
Unipolar magnetic field pulses as an advantageous tool for ultrafast operations in superconducting Josephson “atoms”
Authors: Popolitova Daria V , Klenov Nikolay V , Soloviev Igor I , Bakurskiy Sergey V , Tikhonova Olga V
Published: July 2019

A theoretical approach to the consistent full quantum description of the ultrafast population transfer and magnetization reversal in superconducting meta-atoms induced by picosecond unipolar pulses of a magnetic field is developed. A promising scheme based on the regime of stimulated Raman Λ-type transitions between qubit states via upper-lying levels is suggested in order to provide ultrafast quantum operations on the picosecond time scale. The experimental realization of a circuit-on-chip for the discussed ultrafast control is presented.
Magnetic Sensitivity in the Wing Scattering Polarization Signals of the Hydrogen Lyman-α Line of the Solar Disk Radiation
Authors: Ballester E. Alsina , Belluzzi L. , Bueno J. Trujillo
Published: July 2019

The linear polarization produced by scattering processes in the hydrogen Lyα line of the solar disk radiation is a key observable for probing the chromosphere–corona transition region (TR) and the underlying chromospheric plasma. While the line-center signal encodes information on the magnetic field and the three-dimensional structure of the TR, the sizable scattering polarization signals that the joint action of partial frequency redistribution and J-state interference produce in the Lyα wings have generally been thought to be sensitive only to the thermal structure of the solar atmosphere. Here we show that the wings of the Q/I and U/I scattering polarization profiles of this line are actually sensitive to the presence of chromospheric magnetic fields, with strengths similar to those that produce the Hanle effect in the line core (i.e., between 5 and 100 G, approximately). In spite of the fact that the Zeeman splitting induced by such weak fields is very small compared to the total width of the line, the magneto-optical effects that couple the transfer equations for Stokes Q and U are actually able to produce sizable changes in the Q/I and U/I wings. We find that magnetic fields with longitudinal components larger than 100 G produce an almost complete depolarization of the wings of the Lyα Q/I profiles within a ±5 Å spectral range around the line center, while stronger fields are required for the U/I wing signals to be depolarized to a similar extent. The theoretical results presented here further expand the diagnostic content of the unprecedented spectropolarimetric observations provided by the Chromospheric Lyman-Alpha Spectro-Polarimeter.
Testing Seismic Models of Hot B Subdwarfs with Gaia Data
Authors: Fontaine G. , Bergeron P. , Brassard P. , Charpinet S. , Randall S. , Van Grootel V. , Latour M. , Green E. M.
Published: July 2019

We report the results of a study designed to test further the basic validity of the seismic models of hot pulsating B subdwarfs that have been developed over the last two decades. Given estimates of the effective temperature, surface gravity, and mass as obtained from a seismic analysis, and given an estimate of the He/H ratio as available from independent spectroscopy, it is possible to compute a “seismic distance” that is suitably corrected for interstellar reddening from a model atmosphere calculation in conjunction with two-band photometry. The test consists of comparing such a distance with that obtained directly from the high-accuracy Gaia parallax measurements that have become available through Data Release 2. Using observed magnitudes in the Gaia G
BP, G
RP bandpasses as well as ground-based photometry in the Johnson B, V, Strömgren b, y, and SDSS g, r filters, we find that all of our seismic estimates fall within 1σ of their parallax counterparts. In addition, the derived reddening for our target stars is shown to be generally consistent with Galactic dust reddening and extinction maps. These results apply to a sample of 14 pulsating hot B subdwarfs for which seismic models were published in the past. We also derive useful constraints on the distances to two more pulsators that belong to unresolved binary systems. The excellent agreement found between seismic and parallax distances for the bulk of the sample adds further credibility to the seismic models that have been calculated for pulsators of this type.
Investigating T-finned Barrels for Machine Guns: Enhancement in Heat Dissipation and Flexural Rigidity Along with Weight Reduction
Authors: Chaturvedi E.
Published: July 2019

This design innovation work is related to design and comparison of thermo-structural characteristics of a light-weight machine gun barrel. Compared to traditionally used thicker profile counter parts of machine gun barrels, these barrels were concluded to have lighter weight, better heat dissipation capability and better flexural rigidity. These barrels do not have rigidity problems like finned pencil barrels; neither have they extra weight addition, as in case of thicker profile barrels (H-Bars). To conduct the analysis, two same-length models of barrels bored for 5.56 × 45 mm, were modelled using Solidworks 15 software. The subsequent analysis using ANSYS 14.5 multi-physics solver simulated the condition of cook-off, which is an almost steady state reached after sustaining firing of 600 rounds (for 5.56 × 45 mm ammunition). It is a usual technical requirement expected from every durable machine gun, before the barrel is changed. The results showing maximum heat flux were transported to structural analysis workbench to measure the longitudinal deformation in both barrels under the gravity. The results concluded that T-finned barrels even after having less material, thus less weight, portrayed better heat dissipation characteristics and significantly less longitudinal deformation, thus better flexural rigidity and at the same time better accuracy retention than the conventional unfinned H-Bars.
Beeswax Material: Non-Conventional Solid Fuel for Hybrid Rocket Motors
Authors: El-S. Makled A.
Published: July 2019

Traditional solid fuel for Hybrid Rocket Motor (HRM) is characterized as a low regression rate, aiming to develop a new generation of solid fuel material that combines at the same time good ballistic properties, easy manufacture, safe exhaust emission and low cost. Beeswax as bio-derived hydrocarbon fuel has been evaluated to be used as solid fuel in HRM. Firing tests are carried out at the average pre-chamber pressure of 2.90 bar, the oxidizer mass flow rate of 9.34 g/s and the regression rate of 1.5 mm/s at combustion efficiency reaches 60.3 %. Beeswax as pure solid fuel grain at 7 mm active channel port with 100 mm length is tested with gaseous oxygen (gO2) as oxidizer and it showed a regression rate at least three times as high as traditional hybrid propellant, such as Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and Polyethylene (PE)/gO2. This provides a promise for high performance parameters with a special regression rate to overcome the main drawbacks of traditional hybrid propellant. Experimental evaluation parameters (regression rate, fuel mass flow rate and combustion efficiency) are carried out for beeswax/gO2. Combustion shows fairly successful results for lab scale testing but it needs further enhancement, especially in combustion efficiency and theoretical studies for combustion efficiency.
From Old Ciphers to Modern Communications
Authors: Flaut C. , Flaut D. , Hoskova-Mayerova S. , Vasile R.
Published: July 2019

The security of the information transmitted, irrespective of the era and the channel selected, has always been one of the main concerns of those using various communication systems. This is particularly the case nowadays, when the Internet has made the mass distribution of any kind of information possible. Codes can be used to transmit data through various noisy channels and any errors that might occur can be corrected; it is therefore very important to design gappropriate codes with adequate parameters. This survey briefly outlines the evolution of the ways in which information has been collected, transmitted and used from the past to the present.
Meta-analysis of metal accumulation in ground beetles
Authors: Mizser Szabolcs , Tőzsér Dávid , Magura Tibor , Papp Dalma , Simon Edina , Tóthmérész Bela
Published: July 2019

Survival of living organisms in polluted habitats is a key factor regarding their long-term existence population persistence. Based on this, analysing and assessing the accumulation of pollutants in species is of major importance. To avoid harmful physiological effects of pollutants’ accumulation in organisms, decontamination and excretion could be effective mechanisms. Ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) are widely used and reliable indicators of environmental contamination. Published results, however, are inconsistent, as some studies showed effective decontamination and excretion of pollutants, while others demonstrated severe toxic symptoms due to extreme accumulation. Using ground beetle species, as model organisms, we tested our pollution intensity-dependent disposal hypothesis in the cases of five potential pollutants (Cd, Cu, Mn, Pb and Zn) by four soil pollution intensity levels (low, moderate, high, and extreme) by categorical meta-analysis on published data. According to our hypothesis, we presumed that decontamination and excretion of pollutants in ground beetles will be effective in lowly or moderately polluted habitats, while in highly or extremely polluted habitats disposal will be restricted, contributing to intense accumulation of pollutants in ground beetles. In accordance with our hypothesis, we found that in extremely polluted habitats the accumulation of Cd, Pb, and Zn in ground beetles was significantly higher, than in lowly polluted ones. These results may suggest the potential of ground beetles to remediate extremely polluted environments. However, further species and factors need to be addressed in order to assess metal accumulation potential of ground beetles more thoroughly.
Estimates of catchment area of pitfall traps for carabids
Authors: Bergeron Colin
Published: July 2019

Relationships between beetle abundance in the field and data collected from pitfall traps has generated much interest from several generations of carabidologists. Despite the argument and controversy about this relationship, pitfall data remain the main source of knowledge about carabid populations and assemblages in nature. In order to estimate the relationship between pitfall catches of carabids and catchment area in a homogenous deciduous forest, we constructed circular field enclosures of three sizes (radii: 2.5m, 5m and 10m) and sampled carabids using single pitfall traps located in the centre of each enclosure over 3 seasons (2014-2016). We found that overall beetle catches increased linearly with enclosure area during all three years, and the linear models were nearly identical for the two years (2014 and 2016) in which the data were comparable. We then extrapolated the relationship to predict the catchment area using unenclosed traps run simultaneously. For data from both 2014 and 2016, the catchment area for the assemblage is predicted to be 620-640 m2, representing a radius of c. 14.3 m. Interestingly, this value is consistent with the published inter-trap distance required for independence of trap captures at the same site. Unfortunately, but as expected, calibration of pitfall data at the species level is challenging because the best linear model fits vary considerably among species. Trap catchment area also increased during breeding season. Clearly, pitfall traps need to be set at least c. 30 meters apart to ensure independence of samples in mixedwood boreal forest.
Long term effect of fire severity on carabid and lichen assemblages
Authors: Bergeron Colin , Arseneault Dominique
Published: July 2019

Variation in fire severity strongly influences post-fire forest development. The resulting fine scale forest heterogeneity could impact biodiversity over long periods after fire events. In the James Bay area of northern Québec, differential seed mortality caused by high and low crown fire severity resulted in dramatic variation in regeneration density of both jack pine and black spruce. Sixty years after such fire event, we show that composition of lichen and carabid assemblages varied significantly between areas of high (c. 2600 stems/ha) and low (c. 560 stems/ha) stem density established by differential crown fire severity. The carabids, Notiophilus semistriatus and Miscodera arctica, were found in low stem density areas while Carabus taedatus and Pterostichus brevicornis were found in high stem density areas. Amount of bare ground was higher in low stem density area which may favor active visual diurnal hunters such as Notiophilus species. Cladonia rangiferina and C. stellaris were associated with high stem density area while C. uncialis and C. mitis were associated with low stem density area. This likely reflects the fact that photosynthetic rate of C. rangiferina is optimal under shady areas whereas C. uncialis is better adapted to hot, dry and sunny conditions. Thus, variation in fire behavior led to long-lasting variation in forest conditions that clearly affected both lichen and carabid assemblages even 60 years after fire.
"The orchids of the animal kingdom": tackling functional anatomy and phenotypic plasticity of ant nest beetles (Carabidae: Paussus) using 3D models generated by Micro-Computed Tomography (µ-CT)
Authors: Mensa Francesco Simone , Spani Federica , Di Giulio Andrea
Published: July 2019

The genus Paussus is a highly specialized, charismatic group of ground beetles (Carabidae) classified in the subfamily Paussinae. All species of Paussus are obligate myrmecophiles (associates of ants). As with many other myrmecophilous or termitophilous beetles, Paussus have undergone extreme phenotypic adaptations for life with ants, at the level of head, antennae, and prothorax. Host data suggest that Paussus species are likely to be species-specific ant parasites, and the structural modifications of antennae and other body parts are likely under selection by their host ants. Investigating anatomical structures have been fundamental to better understand living organisms, and their interplay with the surrounding environment, which could induce significant morphological variation. In the last few years, bio-imaging techniques paired with geometric morphometrics (GM) overcame the limits of traditional anatomical studies, becoming widely non-invasive and highly informative for both internal and external characters. The use of Computed Tomography (CT) scanners definitively allowed to advance in the knowledge of either known or neglected biological structures. For this project, we used X-ray micro-computed tomography, in order to acquire 2D serial, cross-sections of various paussines samples, with a resolution between 0.954 and 2.44 micrometers. The 2D images in high resolution are then processed using a high-performance computer system and Thermo Scientific™ Amira™ Software and Thermo Scientific™ Avizo™ Software for the reconstruction of 3D models. With these models, we will be able to conduct a morphological study of the most variable parts in the body of the genus Paussus using 3D geometric morphometrics (3D GM), as these integrative techniques allows to describe in a quantitative way even subtle differences between structures, so as to determine whether the striking diversity of phenotypes is caused by the host or by other factors, overlapping the results obtained with the molecular part of phylogeny. These innovative practices help to deepen the meaning of shape in insect biology, from both structural and evolutionary views. They will allow, in particular, to describe the relationship between phylogeny and functional morphology in the extremely variable species of the subfamily Paussinae.
The effects of global change on soil faunal communities: a meta-analytic approach
Authors: Phillips Helen , Beaumelle Léa , Tyndall Katharine , Burton Victoria , Cameron Erin , Eisenhauer Nico , Ferlian Olga
Published: July 2019

Human impacts are causing an unprecedented change of biodiversity across scales. To quantify the nature and degree of the biodiversity change, there have been a number of meta-analysis studies investigating the effects of global change drivers (land use, climate, etc.). However, these studies include few primary literature studies of soil biodiversity. Soil biodiversity is important for a variety of ecosystem services that are critical for human wellbeing. Yet, we know little about how soil organisms may respond to changing environmental conditions. Although studies have investigated the impact of global change drivers on soil biodiversity, they lack sufficient depth in the number of drivers and/or taxa included. Additionally, the previous focus on aboveground organisms has also resulted in a bias towards certain global change drivers in the primary literature. For example, climate change and land use change are more often studied, whilst pollution is typically understudied as a global change driver. Building on previous studies, we will conduct a meta-analysis to compare the effects of global change drivers (land use, habitat fragmentation/loss, fire, climate change, invasive species, pollution, and nutrient enrichment) on soil fauna (micro- to macro-invertebrates). This project aims to fill the current gaps in the literature, and actively participate in incorporating soil biodiversity into future global biodiversity assessments, by creating the first global open-acess dataset on the impacts of multiple global change drivers on soil fauna.
Self-Assessment and the DiSC
Authors: Kowalski Karren
Published: July 2019

Understanding yourself and working to increase effective communication is critical to effective teams and quality patient care. One role for staff development nurses is to help in the creation of effective teams and healthy work environments through supporting nurses to understand themselves and coworkers who have different work styles than themselves.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2019;50(8):347–348.]
Transition to Nursing Academia: A Positive Experience
Authors: Miner Laurel A.
Published: July 2019

The global nursing shortage has affected nursing faculty, as well as clinical nurses. Nurses practicing in the clinical setting are often recruited into vacant faculty positions. Educational training or experience may be lacking in recruited clinical nurses, which may contribute to the stress of transitioning into the faculty role. The scientific literature is fraught with negativity surrounding the transition experience into nursing academia. This qualitative study used semistructured interviews of eight clinical nurses who transitioned successfully into baccalaureate nurse educators. Four common themes were revealed, including Mentoring and Support, Collaboration, Camaraderie, and the additional Positive Aspects of flexibility, independence, and giving back to the next generation. This information will be valuable to nurses who are transitioning or considering moving into academic roles from clinical nursing positions. Academic nursing departments will also find the information valuable in the pursuit of healthy work environments and potential retention strategies for novice nurse educators.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2019;50(8):349–354.]
Closing the Gap: A Regional Partnership Model for Perioperative Nursing
Authors: Manchester Jeannette , Palma Susan , Karasin Mark
Published: July 2019

New Jersey is projected to be one of the top three states to experience a nursing shortage. The current practice of health care organizations providing their own education and training in the perioperative setting leads to variability in the degree of staff readiness and competence to address the complexities encountered in this setting. This may result in increased perioperative nursing orientation costs. The Center for Professional Development at Rutgers School of Nursing partnered with members of the region's surgical facilities to design and implement an accelerated immersion perioperative training model. This academic–clinical practice partnership resulted in a model that equips nurses with the competencies to better fulfill workforce demands while reducing costs.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2019;50(8):363–366.]
Nursing Home Facility-Initiated Involuntary Discharge
Authors: Lepore Michael J. , Yuen Patricia K. , Zepeda Samantha
Published: July 2019

Involuntary discharge of nursing home (NH) residents is a prominent reason for NH complaints in the United States, but little is known about facility-initiated involuntary discharge (FID). A literature review was conducted to improve understanding of FID. The findings distinguish between six types of FID, identify populations at risk of FID, and differentiate between legal and unlawful FID practices and processes. The findings also characterize common FID destinations; show how policy, regulatory, and financial factors impact FID; and indicate that FID outcomes are commonly detrimental to the health and well-being of NH residents. Findings highlight challenges with understanding FID, including differentiating legal from unlawful FID. Although more research about NH FID is needed, the current study indicates that FID outcomes are regularly adverse, protections against unlawful FID are needed for Medicaid beneficiaries and NH residents with dementia, and stronger enforcement of existing policies and regulations regarding NH FID—including NH bed-hold requirements—are needed. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 45
(8), 23–31.]
Resident and Staff Mealtime Actions and Energy Intake of Long-Term Care Residents With Cognitive Impairment: Analysis of the Making the Most of Mealtimes Study
Authors: Mann Kelsey , Lengyel Christina O. , Slaughter Susan E. , Carrier Natalie , Keller Heather
Published: July 2019

Long-term care (LTC) residents with cognitive impairment (CI) are at increased risk of malnutrition, often explained by mealtime actions (e.g., resident eating challenges, staff actions with eating assistance). The purpose of the current study was to examine the association between mealtime actions and energy intake of LTC residents with CI. Participants with CI (
N
= 353) from 32 LTC in four provinces were included. Mealtime actions were assessed using the Relational Behavioural Scale, Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia (Ed-FED), nine additional eating challenges, and the Mealtime Relational Care Checklist. Several eating challenges (e.g., refusal to eat, turning head away) were associated with poor energy intake. Adjusting for age and sex, partial eating assistance and total Ed-FED score were associated with poor intake, whereas dysphagia risk and often receiving assistance were associated with better intake. Interventions to support eating independence and address residents' eating challenges in LTC are needed to improve their intakes. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 45
(8), 32–42.]
Effect of Self-Acupoint Massage on Blood Glucose Level and Quality of Life in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Lyu Wei-Bo , Gao Yuan , Cheng Kang-Yao , Wu Rong , Zhou Wen-Qin
Published: July 2019

The current study aimed to explore the effect of self-acupoint massage (SEAM) on blood glucose level and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Sixty-six older adults with T2DM were enrolled and randomly divided into observation and control groups. Participants in the control group received routine nursing interventions, whereas participants in the observation group received a SEAM intervention in addition to routine nursing interventions. After 12 weeks of SEAM, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in the observation group decreased from 8.35% (SD= 1.84%) at baseline to 7.29% (SD= 1.38%) (p< 0.01). Total score of the Diabetes-Specific Quality of Life Scale (DSQLS) in the observation group improved from 45.96 (SD= 4.29) at baseline to 41.3 (SD= 3.89) (p< 0.01). The physiological dimension of the DSQLS in the observation group improved from 49.65 (SD= 7.33) at baseline to 38.54 (SD= 4.68) (p< 0.01). As SEAM effectively decreased older adults' HbA1c level and improved their quality of life, it can be used as a complementary approach to routine nursing interventions for community-dwelling older adults with T2DM. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 45(8), 43–48.]
Repair of Combined Insertional and Midsubstance Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Authors: Hsu Andrew R.
Published: July 2019

Complex combined tears of the insertion and midsubstance of the Achilles tendon are rare injuries that are challenging to diagnose and treat. The author describes a novel technique for combined insertional and midsubstance Achilles repair that decreases proximal soft tissue dissection, restores musculotendinous length, and directly fixes tendon to bone in a strong, knotless fashion to allow for early mobilization and functional recovery. [
Orthopedics
. 2020; 43(1):e57–e64.]
Alpine karst waters in Slovenia
Authors: Petrič Metka
Published: July 2019

Some basic characteristics of the alpine karst waters in Slovenia are presented. By the method of hydrological balance it was estimated that their groundwater reserves can supply a spring with an average discharge 115 m3/s. According to the comparison between the extent of the alpine karst and the EIONET-SI data base on springs it was stated, that for approximately 1200 alpine karst springs the total capacity (not the average discharge, but the amount of water that can be captured at low waters) is around 15 m3/s. At present only some 25% of these reserves is exploited for the water supply of around 240.000 inhabitants. Due to high vulnerability and different human impacts the quality of these water resources is endangered. Therefore it is necessary to protect them with adequate measures planned on the basis of accurate hydrogeological data. Present level of protection is unsatisfactory, as the water protection decree was accepted only for one quarter of captured springs. Additionally, the expert basis for such decree was prepared for a little less than one fi fth of captured springs.Predstavljene so osnovne značilnosti alpskih kraških voda v Sloveniji. Z metodo vodne bilance sem ocenila, da njihove zaloge zadoščajo za napajanje izvira s povprečnim pretokom 115 m3 /s. Po primerjavi obsega alpskega krasa s podatki o izvirih iz baze EIONET-SI je bilo ugotovljeno, da je skupna izdatnost (ne povprečni pretok, ampak količina vode, ki jo je možno zajemati ob nizkem vodostaju) približno 1200 alpskih kraških izvirov okrog 15 m3 /s. Za vodooskrbo je trenutno izkoriščenih le okrog 25 % teh zalog, z njimi pa se oskrbuje okrog 240.000 prebivalcev. Zaradi velike ranljivosti kraških vodonosnikov in različnih človekovih vplivov je ogrožena kakovost teh vodnih virov. Nujna je zato njihova ustrezna zaščita, ki pa mora temeljiti na kakovostnih hidrogeoloških podatkih. Trenutna stopnja zaščite je nezadovoljiva, saj ima le približno četrtina zajetih izvirov sprejet odlok o varovanju, še za nekaj manj kot petino pa so že pripravljene ustrezne strokovne podlage.
Small Karst Features (Karren) of Dugi Otok Island and Kornati Archipelago Coastal Karst (Croatia)
Authors: Perica Dražen , Marjanac Tihomir , Aničić Branka , Mrak Irena , Juračić Mladen
Published: July 2019

Za površje Dugega otoka in Kornatov je značilna kraška morfologija. Drobne skalne kraške površinske oblike so najbolje razvite ob obali, v območju vpliva morskih valov. Razlike v razvitosti drobnih skalnih kraških površinskih oblik so posledica součinkovanja valov, litologije, nagiba in debeline kamninskih skladov. Med različnimi tipi drobnih skalnih kraških površinskih oblik so najbolj zanimive poklinaste škraplje in mrežaste korozijske razjede, katerih začetna oblika so biokorozijske jamice. Starost nekaterih drobnih skalnih kraških površinskih oblik lahko ocenimo glede na njihovo razvitost v antičnih kamnolomih. Predvidevamo pa lahko tudi njihov bodoči razvoj.Dugi otok Island and Kornati archipelago islands are characterized by karst morphology. Small karst features are particulary well developed along the coast in the swash zone, and signifi cant differences can be observed due to different interaction of wave action, bedding attitude, bed thicknesses and lithology. Among other karren types, fissure- and network-type karren are particulary interesting, both of which start developing from initial root karren. The age of some of these small karst features can be estimated by their occurrence in ancient quarries, and we suggest their historic age. We can envisage the future development of these small coastal corrosion forms.
Change in Perception of Karst from Morphology to Morpho-Hydrology: Turkish Experience in Comprehension of Karst
Authors: Ekmekci Mehmet
Published: July 2019

Od uveljavitve krasoslovja kot znanosti ob koncu 19. stoletja so se metode proučevanja krasa razvile od klasifi kacije do sistemskega pristopa, ki omogoča napovedovanje v x, y, z in t. Zbiranju informacij, ki naj bi dale odgovor na vprašanje »kaj je to«, so sledila vprašanja »zakaj in kako« ter »kaj če«. Sprememba vprašanj je zahtevala zbiranje novih informacij, ki so spremenile način znanstvenega dojemanja krasa. Celotno vrednotenje razvoja v krasoslovnih študijah zahteva evolucijski pristop. Za sledenje sprememb v dojemanju krasa glede na razvoj uporabljane metodologije lahko defi niramo štiri glavne stopnje s prehodnimi mejami. Po razpravi o zgodovini krasoslovnih študij v Turčiji se avtor sprašuje o vzrokih, zaradi katerih napredek ni bil vzporeden splošnemu razvoju krasoslovnih študij v svetu. Ob upoštevanju dejstva, da je sprememba v dojemanju povzročila premike v pomenu pojmov in izrazov o krasu, predlaga defi nicijo izrazov ne le glede na obliko, temveč na osnovi procesov nastajanja in funkcije.Since its establishment as a science in the end of 19th century, methods applied in the study of karst evolved from classification to a system approach providing prediction in x,v,z and t. Information collected to answer the question “what is it” followed by the questions “why and how” and “what if”. The change in questions required collection of new information which in turn changed perception of karst by related scientists. An overall evaluation of the progress in karst studies postulates an evolutionary character. Four major stages can be defi ned with transitional limits to track the change in perception of karst in accordance with the progress in the applied methodology. After discussing the history of karst studies in Turkey, the author questions the reason why the track did not progress parallel to the general evolution of karst studies in the world. Considering the fact that change in perception has caused shifts in meaning of the concepts and terms of karst, it is proposed to define terms not only on the basis of form but the processes of formation and function.
The Karst Periodical Lakes of Upper Pivka, Slovenia
Authors: Ravbar Nataša , Šebela Stanka
Published: July 2019

Ob suši se Pivka pojavi med Prestrankom in Rakitnikom, pri Zagorju pa je podzemna kraška voda deset metrov pod dolinskim dnom presihajoče reke Pivke. Visoke vode se prelivajo na površje in napolnijo strugo reke Pivke, ki v takšnih razmerah teče površinsko od Zagorja do ponora v Postojnsko jamo. Ko se gladina podzemne vode dvigne, so poplavljene tudi plitve kraške kotanje – uvale in pojavi se več kot 15 presihajočih jezer. Ključne besede: kraško presihajoče jezero, uvala, Pivka, Slovenija.At dry season the Pivka river appears between Prestranek and Rakitnik while near Zagorje the underground karst waters are about ten meters below the valley bottom of periodical Pivka river. High waters pour over the surface and fill stream valley of the Pivka river, which runs continually from Zagorje to the ponor of Postojnska jama. When the level of the underground water increases, also shallow karst hollows – uvalas are fl ooded and changed into more than 15 periodical karst lakes.
Geomorphological Evolution of the Podgorski Karst, SW Slovenia: Contribution of Magnetostratigraphic Research of the Črnotiče II Site with Marifugia sp.
Authors: Bosák Pavel , Mihevc Andrej , Pruner Petr
Published: July 2019

Proučena je bil 9 m visoka sekvenca jamskih sedimentov Črnotiče II. V spodnjem delu grade profi l ciklično urejene plasti fluvialnih sedimentov (konglomerati, peski, melji in gline), v zgornjem pa laminirane ali pasovite plasti melja in gline. Oba dela profi la loči dobro izražena prekinitev, ki je povezana z močno erozijo v spodnjem delu profi la in tektonskimi premiki . Fluvialna zapolnitev je prekrita s kaotično blokovno brečo z rdečim ilovnatim matriksom – porušenim stropom. Na enem delu sten votline so številne drobne cevke, ki pripadajo polihetnim črvom. Podobne so cevkam recentnega jamskega cevkarja Marifugia cavatica. Oba dela profi la imata normalno polariteto, v vsakem pa je tudi kratka reverzna ekskurzija. Iz pridobljenih magnetostratigrafskih podatkov lahko sklepamo, da so se sedimenti odlagali v Gaussovi (2,5 do 3,6 Ma) ali kateri drugi dolgi dobi z normalno polariteto. Profi l Črnotiče II je bil odložen v zelo kratkem času. Planota Podgorskega krasa je od miocena doživela komplicirano geomorfološko evolucijo, ki so jo povzročili tektonski dvig, nagibanje in rotacija ozemlja.Več obdobjem razvoja freatičnih in epifreatičnih jam je sledil nastanek vadoznih brezen, zapolnjevanje jam, denudacija in uravnavanje površja.The sequence of interior cave facies 9 m high is composed of cyclically arranged fl uvial sediments (conglomerates, sands, silts, clays) in the lower part and by laminated to banded silts to clays in the upper part. Both parts are separated by pronounced unconformity associated with deep erosion of the lower part of the profi le and tectonic tilting. The fi ll is covered by chaotic fl owstone boulder breccia with red loamy matrix. One segment of the cavity wall was covered by tiny tubes of polychates worms comparable to recent fresh-water Marifugia cavatica. Both profi les show normal magnetozone with only one narrow reverse excursion in each. The correlation of the obtained magnetostratigraphy log can indicate the Gauss chron (ca 2.5 to 3.6 Ma) or the other long normal chron. Črnotiče II site was fi lled in a substantially short time. Gemorphological evolution of the Podgorski karst plateau (Classical Karst, Karst Edge) since Miocene underwent complicated development with distinct phases of repeating phreatic speleogenesis (horizontal caves), vadose evolution (drawdown shafts), filling, fossilisation, exhumation, block tilting and rotation, uplift and planation.
Karstification of the Aquifer Discovered During the Construction of the Expressway Between Klanec and Črni Kal, Classical Karst
Authors: Knez Martin , Slabe Tadej , Šebela Stanka
Published: July 2019

Med Klancem in Črnim Kalom se je na 6,5 km trase avtoceste med zemeljskimi deli, kopanju usekov in predora odprlo 67 jam. Številčno so prevladovale stare jame, torej tiste, skozi katere se je nekoč pretakala voda. Dve tretjini teh jam je bilo zapolnjenih z naplavino. Raziskane jame so nam dopolnile znanje o razvoju tega dela krasa. Prek 500 m dolg jamski splet, katerega smo se trudili ohraniti v celoti, se odprl v predoru Kastelec v bližini Brezna na Škrklovici. Rovi tega spleta so pod cesto povezani z betonskimi cevmi, do katerih vodi jašek z roba cestišča.Sixty-seven caves were opened during the earth removal and the excavation of the tunnel on the 6.5 km route section of the expressway between Klanec and Črni Kal. By their number, old caves predominated. Two – thirds of these caves were filled with deposits. The caves investigated contributed to our knowledge of the development of this part of the karst. The more than 450 m - long cave system of caves which we are trying to preserve was opened in the tunnel at Kastelec near the Škrklovica cave. Below the road, the passages of this system are connected with concrete pipes, leading from the roadside.
The Internal Organization of Speleothems
Authors: Self Charles A.
Published: July 2019

Siga se izloča kot sekudarni jamski mineral, njeno notranjo zgradbo lahko preučujemo z mineraloškimi metodami. Ontogenija mineralov je metoda, razvita v Rusiji, pri kateri so posamezni kristali in njihovi agregati preučevani kot fi zična telesa in ne kot mineralna vrsta. Članek podaja kratek vodnik po terminologiji ontogenije s poudarkom na jamskih mineralih.Speleothems are secondary cave mineral deposits whose internal organization can be studied by mineralogical techniques. The ontogeny of minerals is a technique developed in Russia whereby individual crystals and their aggregates are studied as physical bodies rather than as mineral species. This paper gives a concise guide to the terminology of ontogeny, as applied to cave mineral deposits.