bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hearing impairment among high risk neonates born in a tertiary care hospital in north Kerala: a cross sectional study
Authors: Kunnath Ahsanu Zaman , Aboobakker Anwar Sadath Choolakkaparambu , Kunjimon Bashir Nalakath , Sreedhar Sandeep
Published: February 2021

Background: Hearing is necessary for the proper mental and social development of a new-borns child. Delay in diagnosis leads to improper development of social and mental skills. The prevalence of congenital hearing loss is greater than prevalence of screened metabolic syndromes. There are multiple maternal and intrapartum risk factors associated with hearing impairment. Most of the causes are treatable. Objectives was to find out the proportion of hearing impairment in neonates and its risk factors in a tertiary care hospital in north Kerala.

Methods: This cross-sectional research was performed in a tertiary care hospital in Northern Kerala between January 2018 and June 2019 after obtaining informed consent and institutional ethical committee clearance among those who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the high-risk new-borns were subjected to Otoacoustic examination. Those who did not pass the first OAE were subjected to second OAE after one month. Those who did not pass in the examination were subjected to BERA. Those high risk children who did not pass the BERA were considered having hearing impairment and were subjected to further investigation and appropriate management.   

Results: The prevalence of hearing impairment was 0.5%. 0.25% were unilateral and 0.25% were bilateral. Pregnancy induced hypertension, premature labour, lower segment Caesarian section, low birth weight, small for gestational age, respiratory distress, hyperbilirubinemia and presence of congenital malformations were significantly associated with hearing impairment.  

Conclusions: Since most of the congenital hearing loss among high risk neonates can be treated, a nationwide standardized hearing assessment program is advocated for the early detection of high risk children with hearing loss.
Otologic conditions seen in HIV positive adult patients in university of Port Harcourt teaching hospital
Authors: Uju Ibekwe Matilda
Published: February 2021

Background: ENT manifestations have been reported in about 41-80% HIV infected patients worldwide. Some patient’s HIV status were first detected following an ENT condition. This study therefore is aimed at determining the pattern of the otologic conditions found among HIV positive adults in university of Port Harcourt teaching hospital

Methods: A hospital based descriptive study of adult patients that are HIV positive attending the infectious outpatient clinic of university of Port Harcourt teaching hospital was carried out within a period of 5 months; 1st July to 1st December 2020. Consecutive patients were recruited using a semi structured questionnaire and information sought included; patients demographics, presence or absence of ear complaints, duration of HIV infection and duration of antiretroviral treatment (ARVT). The patients all had complete ENT examination done.  Informed consent was obtained from the patients. Ethical clearance obtained. Obtained data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25 software at a 95% confidence interval and a p value less than 0.05 was considered significant.

Results: The commonest complaint among these patients was catarrh seen in 35.1% followed by noise in the ears in 17.6% while aural fullness was seen in 13.4%. Cerumen auris (14.2%) was the commonly seen otologic condition followed by otitis externa (13.0%). The prevalence of otologic disorders among the HIV positive population studied was 61.1%.

Conclusions: Otologic conditions are common among HIV positive patients with cerumen auris and otitis externa being the commonly occurring disorder.
Auscultating a pea: the stethoscope may matter in otorhinolaryngology emergency evaluation
Authors: Sousa Francisco Alves De , Silva Ana Costa , Pinto Ana Nóbrega , E. Sousa Cecília Almeida
Published: February 2021

Foreign body sensation is a common complaint in the otorhinolaryngology emergency. Careful examination of the patient’s pharynx is mandatory, but sometimes the object is not visualized. In such scenario, it may be important to explore signs and symptoms indicating lower aerodigestive impaction. This work describes the case of a 73-year-old woman without relevant comorbidities attending to emergency care. She complained of a foreign body sensation on the right side of the throat after ingesting a meal, which motivated referral to otorhinolaryngology. Flexible transnasal nasopharyngoscopy was unremarkable and no foreign bodies were found. Auscultation was performed revealing low-pitch expiratory wheezing on her right hemithorax. The suspicion of bronchial foreign body was then raised, which was ultimately confirmed by imaging and bronchoscopy, showing an impacted pea on the right lower lobe bronchus. The stethoscope was hence determinant for detecting aspiration, by revealing consistent alterations. Its usage should be encouraged in similar scenarios, highlighting the role of this classic but sometimes forgotten tool. Importantly, higher neck/throat sensations should not exclude the possibility of a lower airway foreign body.
Dilemma in diagnosing a post-auricular mass-angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia versus Kimura’s disease, an infrequent encounter
Authors: Shetty Sandeep , Chandrashekar Shilpa , Ganesan Nivetha Devi , Dey Debayan , Bhaskarachar Ramya Sathanur
Published: February 2021

Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) and Kimura’s disease are uncommon chronic benign lesions of the skin mainly involving the head and neck regions where ALHE involves vascular and lymphocytic proliferation and Kimura’s is of inflammatory type. Dermal involvement is more in ALHE but In Kimura’s disease the lymphnodes and subcutaneous tissues are involved more. ALHE is a rare vascular tumor and Kimura’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease. Both not only have uncertainty in etiology and pathogenesis, but also there is therapeutic dilemma in management. In this article, we describe a case of ALHE which presented to our ENT outpatient department with swelling in the left postauricular region which appeared 1.5 years back and posed a riddle in coming to correct diagnosis. On examination, a single smooth spherical swelling in upper part of post-auricular region of size 3×3 cm with well-defined edges and normal skin. Blood investigations revealed elevated absolute eosinophil count. HRCT temporal bone showed a well-defined rounded hypo-dense lesion measuring 28×23 mm with no effect of adjacent bony erosion / calcifications/ cystic changes suggestive of benign etiology. FNAC showed scantly cellular and occasionally scattered fibroblasts, pinkish stromal collagen fragments with inflammatory cells in background of haemorrhage suggestive of soft tissue neoplasm.
Hearing loss in a post COVID-19 patient
Authors: Chakraborty Sayan , Maharatna Sayan , Reddy Chandra Shekar , Gupta Gaurav , Baitha Upendra , Jorwal Pankaj , Biswas Ashutosh
Published: February 2021

With the advent of COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a myriad of long-term complications in post-COVID patients. In these patients, one of the rare but dreaded symptoms reported is sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) that has been reported mostly during active infection. We followed up with these patients in our outpatient department and came across one patient of SNHL. We conducted a literature search in PubMed and Google Scholar but couldn’t come across any such care report from India. We are hereby reporting the first case of SNHL in a post-hospitalised COVID-19 from India presenting after 3 months of hospital discharge, with no history prior otologic illness, intake of ototoxic drugs or any head injury. Post-COVID patients can present with weird symptoms including hearing loss apart from other commonly reported post COVID 19 sequelae.
A fővárosi roma szegény családok jövedelemszerzési és gazdálkodási sajátosságai
Authors: Balázs András
Published: February 2021

In this essay, I aim to explore the income and cash management characteristics of the romacommunities living on the margins of society in Budapest. In my research, my main focus was theway people are living in the segregated streets of “Magdolna district” reacted to the decliningopportunities after the economical system change. Another question to be answered is whatstrategies these families and households use to provide the sufficient amount of income, and ifthere is any kind of economical or ’life-management’ community function between them beyondthe segregation.After reviewing the job opportunities, I concentrated on the characteristics of the consumptionstructure. I interviewed them about their costs of living as well as the possible ways of reducingtheir expences. I also tried to examine how the cooperation of extended families effect theeveryday life of the smaller parts of these families.
Nők a tudományban
Authors: Takács Izolda
Published: February 2021

This study examines the social ideology regarding gender equalities, through outstanding women’s scholars, which is based on old traditions and customs. Among other things, I present themain stages of the scientific career of Maria Michell, Marie Curie, Lise Meitner, Vera Rubin. I capture the subject within the theoretical framework of women’s studies, which is characterized bymany questions and debates, for example the biological or the cultural determinism (the natureor education, religion, culture, socialization) have greater influence on gender roles.
Az üzleti kapcsolatok erkölcsi újjáépítése
Authors: Tóth Eszter , Dr. Csapóné Dr. Riskó Tünde
Published: February 2021

Globalisation is a complex and worldwide process overarching historical times and continents.It started with the great geographical discoveries, continued with the emergence of world tradeand the development of a truly global market reaching its present status. Globalisation has bothnegative and positive effects. Out of the positive effects it has to be emphasised that more andmore zones of our planet benefit from the advances in sciences and techniques, more and more people have better access to work, education and the necessary commodities to meet their basicneeds. Globalisation has brought efficiency and new opportunities to companies, providing practically free access to raw materials, labour and knowledge. Out of the negative effects degradation of the biosphere, the greater social and economic inequality especially in the developingcountries has to be pointed out. Some companies are operating worldwide and have acquiredgreat economic power and influence. Governments have only limited possibilities to regulatetheir operation. The expenses of profit maximisation are high, which are often ‘paid’ by the social-natural environment (as externalities). The aim of our study is to overview how currentbusiness relations could be formed to be more human and environment friendly from the pointof view of Christian philosophy. It has to be pointed out that our study is focusing on the Christianpoint of view, although in our globalised world when studying business relations we should notforget about the role of other world major religious groups.
Relativizált nemi micsodák
Authors: Horváth Júlia Borbála
Published: February 2021

Gender-theory is an arguable direction of social gender phrasing; especially its concept, that deviancies from the biological orientation are optional. The notion of transgender ortrans-sexuality as a social construction evolved in the 1990’s from post-structuralist philosophies. Nowadaysmultiple theories are mingled, and a relatively small minority seems to determine the majority’straditional orientation. Present article is to discuss radical wings of gender theories, especiallythe ones that aim to alter the individual’s identity by relativizing the natural born biologicalsex, or by opposing it with social gender. Instead of dealing with the biological trans-gender(trans-sexuality, intersexuality, etc...), present work researches chosen gender, or the social gender roles and the corresponding ideologies; as well as a practical alternative, the intermentalityoutline topic.
Protection for Franchisee of Unregistered Trademark
Authors: Utomo Doyo , Sulistiyono Adi , Pujiyono Pujiyono
Published: February 2021

The administration of Indonesian franchises is specifically regulated through a Government Regulation and a Regulation of the Minister of Trade. Apart from being subject to the rules that specifically regulate, it must also be based on other legal provisions in the field of Intellectual Property and the Civil Code because franchising is an agreement that arises and is binding due to a franchise agreement. Problems that often arise are about the existence of intellectual property which is still in the registration process and not yet certified, but the business owner has franchised or entered into a partnership with other parties which results in legal uncertainty and guarantees the full use of intellectual property by the franchisee. So that researchers are interested in raising the title of research on Protection for Franchisee of Unregistered Trademark with the aim to find out what forms of legal protection for the franchisee. In this study, an empirical juridical research method is used with a statutory and case approach with primary and secondary data sources which are then analyzed way of the descriptive analysis. From this research, the results show that the protection of the franchisee in the event that intellectual property is unregistered there are several forms, namely the guarantee of intellectual property objects that must be included in the agreement clause, compensation for costs or capital and compensation as well as assistance, coaching and training so that the franchisee is the party who in good faith get their full rights.
Literature Study of the Application of Brain Based Learning (BBL) Learning Models to Environmental Science Literacy
Authors: Sugiarti Lina , Purwanto Agung , Sumantri Mohamad Syarif
Published: February 2021

This study aims to examine the application of the Brain Based Learning (BBL) learning model for environmental science literacy. This study uses qualitative research with data collection techniques using literature studies by examining various written sources in previous research articles. The results of this study conclude that the Brain Based Learning (BBL) learning model contributes and influences to increase environmental science literacy. The low scientific literacy of students in learning is due to the fact that science learning tends to be boring and does not combine attractive learning models with environmental approaches as meaningful learning.
The Effect of Innovation and Consumer Behavior towards Sustainable Fashion in the Era of Society 5.0 Students of FSR IKJ Product Design
Authors: Pamudyarini Retno Andri
Published: February 2021

Increased innovation in Indonesia has recently encouraged an increase in sustainable fashion in the era of society 5.0 where human and technology synergies can be realized so that society is more prosperous. In addition to innovation, there is consumer behavior, namely mass consumption needs to be reduced so that the production of products in the fashion world can have a long and sustainable life. The research was conducted from January to July 2020 at the Jakarta Arts Institute FSR, Central Jakarta City. The study population was 185 IKJ FSR Product Design students. Sampling in this study used the simple random sampling technique by lottery, while the sample size was 127 using the Slovin formula. The research scoring technique was carried out by determining the score through various questions asked of the respondents by determining the score according to the Likert scale. Methods of data analysis in this study using multiple regression analysis methods with the help of SPSS version 25.0. The findings of this research are (1) Direct influence of process innovation in fashion on sustainable fashion, (2) Direct influence of consumer behavior on sustainable fashion, (3) Direct influence of process innovation in fashion on consumer behavior.
Increasing High Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) Using Question Card Games on Social Studies Content in Class V of Kranji XVI Public Elementary School, Bekasi City
Authors: Susanti Pepy , Sumantri M. Syarif , Sarkadi Sarkadi
Published: February 2021

This research was motivated by the low HOTS in SDN Kranji XVI Bekasi City. This study focuses on the efforts of researchers to improve HOTS in social studies learning. This research aims to see the increase in HOTS of students through social studies learning by applying card games to the concept of natural disasters in grade V SD. To achieve this goal, classroom action research was conducted using the model of Kemmis and Mc Taggart which consisted of two cycles, each of which consisted of four actions. The instruments used were questions to measure student HOTS and observation sheets to store student and teacher activities in learning. The subjects in this study were 30 grade V SD students. The results obtained during the implementation of classroom action research showed that the relevant question card games were applied in social studies learning to develop student HOTS. In the first cycle, the proportion of student completeness on HOTS reached 66.67%, while in the second cycle it reached 86.67%. The results of observations of teacher performance and student activities reached a proportion of 100% in cycle II of the cycle I which only obtained the proportions of 84.09% and 75%. Thus, it can be ignored that the application of question card games in social studies learning can increase student HOTS.
Effect of Viewing Emotionally Laden Paintings on Attitudes of Male Sex Offenders
Authors: Adhiambo Oguda Benta G. , Vikiru George , Wasanga Christine
Published: February 2021

Creative arts are overly caricatured as non-essentially flossy and unmerited luxury particularly when executed in a jail setting. However, research suggests that art-based prison programs can significantly bear upon the lives of offenders. In this paper the authors make reference to this connotation in order to investigate the potential for an art-based prison program involving repeated viewing of emotionally laden paintings to influence attitudes towards crime among male sex offenders. Towards this goal the authors used a one group pretest-posttest quasi experimental design to assess the participants’ general attitudes to offending (G scale), anticipation of re-offending (A scale), victim hurt denial(V scale) and evaluation of crime as worthwhile(E scale). Rape and defilement convicts aged 18-45 years from Nairobi West Prison participated in sessions that were facilitated three times a week during the 5 week program. A paired T- Test showed statistically significant improvements between post-test1 and pre-test (t=-3.117, p-value=0.003) and between post-test2 and pre-test (t=-2.161, p-value=0.035). Positive results were found for three attitude measures; G scale, A-scale and E-scale. The findings suggest that participation in art prison programs involving repeated viewing of emotive artwork can be an effective intervention resulting in attitude change among male sex offenders.
Antibiotic Susceptibilities of Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Urine Samples in a Tertiary Hospital in Eastern Turkey
Authors: ERDOĞAN Esra , AKBULUT Mehmet Levent
Published: February 2021

Objective: Escherichia coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infections. The increase and spread of resistance to antibiotics is a serious problem in our country as well as in the world. The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of E.coli strains that cause urinary tract infection.
Method: The antibiotic susceptibilities of 1850 E.coli strains isolated from urine samples of patients who applied to Urology service and outpatient clinics of Malatya Education and Research Hospital, which is a tertiary care hospital in eastern part of Turkey, over the 3 years between July 2016 and July 2019, were evaluated retrospectively from computer records using the Vitek 2.0 Compact automated system (BioMérieux, France). Antibiogram results were classified as susceptible, moderately susceptible and resistant.
Result: Of the total 1850 samples, 1300 (70.3%) were female and 550 (29.7%) were male, with a mean age of 52 (18-104) years. 73 (3.9%) of the patients were inpatients and 1777 were outpatients. All the isolated E.coli strains were found to be susceptible to ampicillin 39.2%, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid 67.9%, piperacillin-tazobactam 80.8%, cefuroxime 67.1%, cefotaxime 68.8%, cefixime 67.7%, ceftazidime 71.2%, cefepime 73.9%, ertapeneme 97.9%, imipeneme 99.5%, meropeneme 99.7%, amikacin 89.7%, gentamicin 78.4%, norfloxacine 65.8%, ciprofloxacine 65.9%, nitrofurantoin 94.2% and fosfomycin 96.5%. Resistance rates were higher in inpatients as compared to outpatients. Antibiotic susceptibilities were found to be decreased in different age ranges with increasing age.
Conclusion: When selecting the antimicrobial treatment in community-acquired UTIs, considering the antimicrobial resistance data in the region, the choice of cost-effective treatment with high patient compliance and low resistance rates will increase treatment success. It is thought that antibiotic treatment should be determined according to the results of culture antibiograms, especially in nosocomial infections due to high resistance rates.
Change in Forensic Cases Admitted to Emergency Department during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: SAVRUN Atakan , AYDIN İsmail Erkan
Published: February 2021

Objective: This study aimed to determine the change in forensic cases admitted to an emergency department after the COVID-19 pandemic, due to its adverse effect on all people around the world in various ways.
Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively in a single center. The sample size included 1645 forensic cases over the age of 18 years admitted to an emergency department between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2020. Ethical approval before the study was obtained from a Local Clinical Research Ethics Committee. The period between 11 March 2020 and 31 December 2020 was considered the COVID-19 pandemic (DP), while the pre-DP period was named BP. The distribution rates of forensic cases in BP versus DP were compared.
Results: Both traffic and work accidents were higher in males than females, whereas suicide attempts were higher in females than males (p <0.001). Suicide attempts by both women (BP: 14.9%, DP: 17.4%) and men (BP: 3.7%, DP: 4.9%) showed an increase for DP (p < 0.01). Work accidents were lower in women (BP: 22.3%, DP: 13.4%) and men (BP: 22.5%, DP: 21.1%) in DP than BP (p <0.01).
Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has increased suicide rates in both women and men but reduced work accident rates. Suicide rates were higher in women than men. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected people in many ways, including forensic, employment, economic, and psychological aspects.
Paradox in Leading a Human Rights Funder Network
Authors: Simon Andrew F.
Published: February 2021

This case study focuses on the leadership of International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG), a world-wide network of grantmakers committed to funding human rights efforts around the globe. Solving the many problems in the human rights domain requires the type of coordinated efforts that are possible in this type of funder network. The examination of the leadership team demonstrates some of the unique challenges in their work and exemplifies how paradox can emerge and limit opportunities for growth. Paradox theory is used as a lens for understanding interview data obtained from IHRFG’s leaders; paradoxes of learning and performing are highlighted. Consideration is also given to the presence of paradox throughout the IHRFG network. A greater appreciation for the presence and influence of paradox serves in understanding funder networks and provides practitioners with a means for overcoming restrictive mindsets.
Virtual Manipulatives for Teaching Algebra: A Research-to-Practice Guide for Secondary Students with a Learning Disability
Authors: Satsangi Rajiv , Raines Alexandra , Fraze Kaitlynn
Published: February 2021

Many forms of assistive and instructional technology exist to support secondary students in mathematics education. Classroom technology provides particular benefits to students who frequently struggle learning academic content such as procedural and conceptual skills in algebra. One tool studied in mathematics to support the needs of students with or at-risk for a mathematics learning disability is virtual manipulatives. Research shows virtual manipulatives support cognition by providing visual representations of mathematical concepts and are an age appropriate technology solution for secondary students that promote autonomy inside and beyond the classroom setting. The aim of this article is to highlight research on virtual manipulatives for secondary students with a learning disability in mathematics and discuss techniques for teachers to incorporate these tools into their classrooms to support students.
Instructional Practices to Boost Tier 1 Content Area Instruction for Students with Disabilities: A Closer Look at PACT
Authors: Swanson Elizabeth , Boucher Alexis
Published: February 2021

For students with learning disabilities, providing text-based instruction in general education content area classes can provide students with additional reading support while simultaneously boosting their content knowledge. This article will outline a set of instructional practices delivered in social studies classes that has been shown to improve performance of eighth grade students with disabilities on measures of content knowledge, vocabulary, and content reading comprehension. Each instructional practice will be described in detail with a timeline of step-by-step procedures and accompanying language that demonstrates how the intervention may unfold in the classroom setting.
Resolving Commas Confusion: Erasing Comma Miscues and Promoting Sentence Writing at the Same Time
Authors: Bragg Schumaker Jean , Fisher Joseph
Published: February 2021

Multimedia software programs have been developed and empirically validated for teaching secondary students with learning disabilities new skills and strategies. Some of them can be appropriately put into practice in general education classes in which diverse groups of students are enrolled. One of them, the Commas Strategies Program (Schumaker & Sheldon, 2009), is featured in this article. Because comma skills are specified in national and state standards, all students are required to learn them. The Commas Strategies Program can be used to ensure that all students learn these skills. This article describes the previous research associated with the program and the components of the program. It also describes the features of the program that were specifically designed to ensure that diverse classes of students will learn from it. Further, it describes procedures teachers can follow to put the program into practice and ensure student learning. Enrichment activities that can also be used associated with the software program are suggested.
Correlating Self-Efficacy for Teaching Personal and Social Development With Other Aspects of Physical Educators’ Self-Efficacy
Authors: Wright Paul , Henert Shaine , Looney Marilyn
Published: February 2021

Research indicates physical education can foster personal and social development. However, few studies have examined teacher beliefs about delivering this aspect of the curriculum. To move research and practice forward, it is important to understand educators’ selfefficacy beliefs. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between physical education teachers’ self-efficacy for teaching personal and social development, and other aspects of teachers’ self-efficacy. Participants were 116 (73 women, 43 men) practicing, licensed physical education teachers who completed the Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum Self-Efficacy Survey and the General Education Efficacy Survey. Pearson correlations indicate significant (p < 0.001) positive relationships (r > 0.30) between participants’ self-efficacy for teaching personal and social development and other aspects of physical education as well as general teacher efficacy. Findings support the relevance of selfefficacy for teaching personal and social development in physical education. Implications for practice and professional development are discussed as well as the need for continued research.
Application of Multimedia Communication Technology in Network Teaching
Authors: Wei Zhe
Published: February 2021

With the development of multimedia, communication technology and information processing technology, multimedia communication technology has been widely used, and many universities have opened multimedia communication courses for information and communication majors. This article analyzes the application of multimedia communication technology in network teaching, and hopes to be helpful to related researchers.
Research on Mobile Communication Technology in the Internet+ Era
Authors: Cao Shuxu
Published: February 2021

With the continuous development of science and technology, although artificial intelligence has become the norm, if artificial intelligence science and technology are applied to mobile communications, it will be a huge technological leap. Some companies use artificial intelligence to analyze their faults and early warnings, so that they can effectively communicate between communications. This kind of contact method mainly relies on the analysis of personnel, and finds out the cause of the fault through network positioning, so as to realize the connection between the networks and the early warning of the communication network. By building system equipment to realize remote operation and control support communication, communication can be effectively realized.
The Application of Streaming Media in the Construction of Network Teaching
Authors: Zhuo Weichuan
Published: February 2021

With the rapid development of current information science technology and computer network technology, online education has become an important learning direction for current learners. Online education is gradually becoming personalized, intelligent and professional, especially based on the development of streaming media technology. Under this premise, let the traditional text browsing and downloading technology be replaced. At present, people can use interaction to complete the sharing of information, video, audio and other resources, which also provides a huge space for the development of streaming media technology. At the same time, due to the continuous development of streaming media technology, great changes have taken place in the construction of my country’s online education resource environment. Streaming media technology can not only be used for the transmission of network information, but also enable learners to exert greater initiative in the online learning process. The right to make the interaction between teachers and students more real-time and effective, which can effectively improve the efficiency of learners. Therefore, the research work of establishing a network teaching resource system based on the development of streaming media is very important.
Euforia y pesimismo en tiempos de internet. Hacia una relectura de los efectos políticos de los medios sociales a la luz de las mediaciones
Authors: Makedonski Valdeavellano Paul Maquet
Published: February 2021

El artículo busca situar el debate contemporáneo alrededor de los supuestos efectos de internet y los medios sociales en la política, a la luz de la discusión de larga data sobre los efectos de los medios de comunicación. En esa línea, llama la atención sobre la persistencia de cierta «ideología técnica» que presume una capacidad de las tecnologías de incidir de manera directa y decisiva en las transformaciones políticas y sociales, para poner de relieve un debate político en torno a las mediaciones institucionales y económicas, los usos sociales y las mediaciones culturales en el desarrollo de dichos medios.
The relationship between achievement motivation, metacognitive awareness, attitudes and problem-solving abilities in students
Authors: Yunus Muhammad , Setyosari Punaji , Utaya Sugeng , Kuswandi Dedi , Amirullah Amirullah , Rusdi Muhammad
Published: February 2021

Achievement motivation, metacognitive awareness, and students’ attitudes related to problem-solving abilities are less sensitive due to the limited effect of civic education in higher education. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between the above-mentioned variables in students. The correlational method is used to determine the relationship between variables with data obtained from 148 students from three universities in Indonesia. The instruments used were questionnaires and test descriptions. The data obtained were analysed using the multiple regression analysis. The results showed that problem-solving abilities had a positive relationship with the following aspects:  achievement motivation, metacognitive awareness, students’ attitudes towards learning, and simultaneously, achievement motivation, metacognitive awareness and attitudes. This research confirms that civic education lecturers need to pay attention to achievement motivation, metacognitive awareness and attitudes of students related to learning strategies in improving the ability to solve problems. It is recommended that lecturers examine other variables that might affect the problem-solving ability, including collaborative learning models, and other models that demand student participation.

 

Keywords: Achievement motivation, metacognitive awareness, student attitudes, problem-solving ability
Implementation of national examination based on Computer Based Test at Vocational School 1 North Sangatta
Authors: Dwiyono Yudo , Mulawarman Widyatmike Gede , Pramono Panji Ongko , Salim Nur Agus , Ikhsan Muhammad
Published: February 2021

This research aims to describe national examination based on CBT  methods that looked at human resources, infrastructures, students, strategies, and national examination weakness based on CBT implementation at Vocational School 1 North Sangatta. This research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques can be done through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. This research was conducted at Vocational School 1 North Sangatta. The results show that: (1) national examination based on Computer Based Test implementation methods clearly: preparation step, planning step and the implementation step. (2) the weakness of national study based on Computer Based Test implementation methods are technique and non-technique problems. This problem is solved by (a) increase electricity supply, (b) hold and repair hardware of computer which not suitable with qualifications, (c) register for the remedial test. Non-technique problems are solved by training the students to prepare for the national examination.        

 

Keywords: implementation CBT, computer based test, national examination
Koroner arter hastalığında magnezyum/fosfat oranı ile endotel fonksiyonları arasındaki ilişki: Bir prospektif çalışma
Authors: SOYDAN Elton , AKIN Mustafa
Published: February 2021

Amaç: Aterosklerotik değişikliklerin ve endotel disfonksiyonunun patogenezi karmaşık ve çok faktörlüdür. Kandaki elektrolitlerden magnezyum ve fosfat mineralleri aterogenez ve endotel fonksiyon bozukluğunun patofizyolojisinde yer alan önemli minerallerdir. Endotel fonksiyonu değerlendirmede en çok kabul görmüş akım aracılı vazodilatasyon testidir. Çalışmamızda, koroner arter hastalığı olan hastalarda magnezyum/fosfat oranı ile endotel fonksiyonları arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Koroner anjiyografi ile belgelenmiş koroner arter hastalığı olan ardışık 61 hasta çalışmaya dahil edildi. Radial arterden akım aracılı vazodilatasyon testi ile endotel fonksiyonları poliklinik kontrolünde incelendi. Magnezyum/fosfat oranı ile akım aracılı vazodilatasyon yüzdelik değişimi arasındaki korelasyonu değerlendirmek için Spearman korelasyon analizi kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Hastaların ortalama yaşı 61,2±10,1 yıl olup hastaların %72’si erkek ve ortalama vücut kitle indeksi 27,8±5,4 kg/m2’dir. AAD testinde ortalama radial arter bazal çapı 0,25±0,03 cm, test sonrası ortalama radial arter çapı 0,28±0,03 cm olarak saptandı. Magnezyum/fosfat oranları ile endotel fonksiyonlarını gösteren arter çapındaki yüzdelik değişim arasında pozitif yönde bir ilişki saptandı (r = 0,268, p = 0,037).
Sonuç: Koroner arter hastalığı olan hastalarda, magnezyum/fosfat oranı endotel fonksiyonlarının bir göstergesi olarak kullanılabilir.
Kedudukan Hukum Badan Usaha Milik Negara Sebagai Anak Perusahaan Dalam Perusahaan Holding Induk
Authors: Romadhan Rizal Choirul
Published: February 2021

Visi Kementerian BUMN saat ini adalah menyelesaikan pembentukan perusahaan holding induk (super holding company) BUMN dalam bentuk klaster yang menjadi payung pengelola BUMN agar dapat menggerakkan proses penciptaan nilai tambah bagi sebesar-besarnya kepentingan rakyat. Perusahaan holding induk BUMN dalam bentuk klaster tersebut akan membawahi perusahaan-perusahaan atau perusahaan holding berdasarkan klaster-klaster sejenis dalam struktur korporasi modern. Pembentukan klaster-klaster tersebut tujuannya untuk memperkuat rantai pasok bukan membunuh sektor usaha lainnya yang sedang berjalan dan meningatkan sinergitas. Realisasi pembentukan induk usaha (holding) pada BUMN berdasarkan core business mesti disikapi dan dilaksanakan secara hati-hati. Sebab, ada sejumlah potensi permasalahan hukum yang mungkin muncul ke permukaan ketika proses holding BUMN itu direalisasikan salah satunya berkaitan dengan status hukum BUMN. Potensi permasalahan itu berangkat dari definisi BUMN sebagaimana diatur dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 19 Tahun 2003 tentang Badan Usaha Milik Negara. Potensi permasalah itu memunculkan dua isu hukum yakni berkaitan dengan Kedudukan hukum BUMN yang menjadi anak perusahaan dalam Holding Company dan Wewenang Negara/Pemerintah dalam melakukan pengawasan dan fungsi pembinaan kepada BUMN yang menjadi anak perusahaan dalam Holding Company. Penulis menggunakan metode penelitian hukum, yaitu suatu kegiatan know-how dalam ilmu hukum, bukan sekedar know-about, sebagai kegiatan know-how penelitian hukum dilakukan untuk memecahkan isu hukum yang dihadapi. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini adalah pendekatan undang-undang (statute approach) dan pendekatan konseptual (conceptual approach).
Tanggung Gugat Pra Kontrak Transaksi Jual Beli Berdasar Negosiasi dengan Itikad Buruk
Authors: Hartono Julienna
Published: February 2021

Pasal 1338(3) BW secara tersirat mengatur kewajiban itikad baik selama negosiasi. Walaupun terdapat aturan hukumnya, masih terdapat masalah dengan itikad baik dalam hukum kontrak; makna dan ruang lingkupnya yang abstrak. Masalah tersebut disebabkan oleh minimnya aturan hukum tentang itikad baik dalam hukum kontrak, terutama dalam BW. Akibatnya, banyak pihak yang dirugikan selama tahap negosiasi, namun tidak ada perlindungan hukum bagi pihak yang dirugikan tersebut. Di sisi lain, hukum nasional lain telah mengenal tanggung gugat prakontrak, yaitu kewajiban bagi pihak yang beritikad buruk selama negosiasi untuk membayar ganti kerugian. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian hukum ini adalah konstruksi hukum dan penalaran deduktif. Hasil analisa menunjukkan bahwa kriteria itikad buruk selama negosiasi jual beli dapat diperoleh dari doktrin-doktrin dan prinsip hukum internasional. Selain itu, sebagian doktrin tanggung gugat pra kontrak telah diatur dalam BW, sepanjang mengenai pembatalan kontrak, selebihnya pihak yang dirugikan dala tahap negosiasi dapat menggugat berdasarkan perbuatan melanggar hukum, atau wanprestasi (jika mengatur hak dan kewajiban secara rinci dalam perjanjian pendahuluan).
Keabsahan Peralihan Tanah Wakaf Berupa Bangunan Tempat Ibadah Sebagai Aset Yayasan
Authors: Silmi Munaddhimatus
Published: February 2021

Tanah merupakan kekayaan alam yang mempunyai arti sangat penting dalam aspek kehidupan manusia, sesuai penjelasan di Pasal 33 ayat (3) UUD 1945. Pasal tersebut terkait dalam hubungannya antara tanah yang dikuasai perorangan yang dipergunakan untuk orientasi sosial maupun keagamaan seperti wakaf tanah. Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaturan tata cara peralihan tanah wakaf yang diatasnya berdiri bangunan masjid menjadi aset yayasan serta akibat hukum yang ditimbulkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tipe legal research, dengan pendekatan undang-undang, konsep, dan pendekatan astudi kasus. Simpulannya adalah pengaturan terkait tata cara peralihan tanah wakaf yang di atasnya berdiri bangunan masjid menjadi aset yayasan, diatur lebih spesifik di UU Wakaf dan UU Yayasan, beserta aturan pelaksanaannya. Terutama tata cara perwakafan, di Pasal 38 dan Pasal 39 PP Wakaf. Sedangkan pendirian Yayasan, sesuai Pasal 9 jo 16 UU Yayasan dan Pasal 15 ayat (2) PP Yayasan. Kedua, akibat hukum yang ditimbulkan dari peralihan tanah yang telah diwakafkan yang di atasnya berdiri bangunan masjid , yang dilakukan dengan cara memasukkan harta benda wakaf menjadi aset Yayasan adalah tidak sah/tidak sesuai dengan ketentuan peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku di Indonesia.
Limitasi Penggunaan Surat Kuasa Penjualan dan Pemasaran Suka Rela Objek Jaminan Dalam Kredit Perbankan
Authors: Nur Rizkia Aisyah
Published: February 2021

Surat kuasa dibuat secara akta otentik maupun akta dibawah tangan, akta dibawah tangan adalah dokumen yang dibuat oleh para pihak tanpa adanya keberadaan dan campur tangan dari pejabat umum serta peraturan perundang-undangan tidak mengharuskannya, dalam kaitannya dengan surat kuasa maka yang berwenang dalam membuat akta otentiknya adalah notaris. Perumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah surat kuasa jual dan memasarkan sukarela atas objek hak tanggungan yang disepakati oleh nasabah dengan pihak bank diperbolehkan oleh peraturan perundang-undangan dan apakah terdapat pembatasan kewenangan dalam penggunaan surat kuasa jual oleh bank ?. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan perundang-undangan (statute approach) dan pendekatan konseptual (conseptual approach). penelitian ini menggunakan beberapa bahan hukum primer yang meliputi ketentuan-ketentuan yang berkaitan dengan pokok bahasan serta sekunder berupa jurnal yang berkaitan dengan pokok pembahasan. Sesuai dengan kedudukannya di mata hukum, maka apabila Hak Tanggungannya sudah diajukan eksekusi kewenangan penggunaan surat kuasa menjual dan memasarkan sukarela tidak dapat digunakan. oleh karena itu dalam pembuatan surat kuasa jual dan memasarkan sukarela hendaknya tidak bersifat mutlak, maka dari itu penggunaan surat kuasa jual dan memasarkan sukarela sebenarnya tidaklah penting karena telah ada lembaga jaminan kebendaan yang menjamin eksekusi dari agunan.
Complexity of World Politics: Methodological Aspects
Authors: Zinov'eva E. , Kazantsev A.
Published: February 2021

The article addresses the use of complexity theory in the analysis of international relations. Complexity theory points to the inherent unpredictability of world relations theories. The current international system has reached such complexity level of politics that it cannot be analyzed on the basis of linear rationality used in the international standard, which leads to non-deterministic causality. The article discusses the evolution and basic tenets of the complexity theory, approaches to the world politics analysis established within its framework. The complexity research methodology focuses on actors and their values, interests and beliefs, as well as on the nature of interactions between them. In this regard, complexity theory is closely related to the modern constructivist theory of international relations. Today, the number of international actors is increasing, which increases the complexity of the world system. Therefore, analytical methodology should take into account the role of non-state actors as well as the high complexity of contemporary world politics, which is multi-layered and dynamic. In this respect, the complexity theory is associated with contemporary neoliberalism. Agent-oriented computer-based modeling is the main and a very promising scientific methodology applied to the study of complex adaptive systems, including world politics. In the complexity theory, this modeling implies the simulation of agent behavior (in this regard, agents are international relations actors), based on the simulation of the patterns, according to which agents process the information using adaptive mechanisms or behavior limiting norms and rules. In general, in terms of the complexity theory, foreign policy issues are always multidimensional, decisions have unintended consequences and are never simple. However, complex systems can be controlled, and even their structure can be altered. Still, there are no unambiguous tools of influencing the situation, and all recommendations should be taken with caution. The authors conclude that the complexity theory offers new explanations, research directions and practical perspectives for international relations research. Agent-oriented computer simulation also allows the incorporation into the analysis of a significant part of the knowledge accumulated in the international relations traditional theory framework. Acknowledgements. The article was prepared as a part of the project № 14-18-02973 “Long-Term Prognosis of the International Relations Development” fi nanced by the Russian Scientifi c Foundation. The authors express gratitude to M.M. Chaikovskii, Dr. Sci. (Physics and Mathematics), for the consultations on the mathematical aspects of the complex systems analysis.
Variational Bayesian Learning and Semiparametric Models on the Double Exponential Family
Authors: Zarate-Solano Hector , Cepeda-Cuervo Edilberto
Published: February 2021

In this paper, we focus on variational Bayesian learning deterministic optimization methods for inference in biparametric exponential models where the parameters follow semiparametric regression structures. This combination of data models and algorithms contributes to solving real-world problems and reduces the computation time. This allows both the rapid exploration of many data models and the accurate estimation of the mean and variance functions through the connection between generalized linear models and graph theory.

A simulation study was carried out to assess the performance of the deterministic approximation. Finally, herein, we present an application using macroeconomic data to emphasize the benefits of the proposed approach.
Application of Virtual Reality in Higher Education
Authors: Cicek Igor , Bernik Andrija , Tomicic Igor
Published: February 2021

This paper explores benefits of using VR technologies in higher education. Theoretical part investigates classical education system and its features in order to compare advantages of using VR systems in education. VR technologies and its current state in industry and in education were explored as well as which branches of higher education uses these systems. Survey was conducted through online questionnaire where respondents (N = 55) gave their opinion on VR and the implementation of VR technologies in education. Three hypotheses related to the use of VR technology, student interest, and learning outcomes as well as the effectiveness, immersiveness and the effect of VR systems on the users were tested through 27 questions.