bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DAMPAK UJIAN BERISIKO TINGGI TERHADAP PROSES MENGAJAR DAN BELAJAR KIMIA DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS
Authors: Firman Harry , Ahmad Mustaffa , Kassim Abu Hassan
Published: November 2015

Penelitian ini menguji dampak dari masuknya kimia dalam ujian nasional (UN) sebagai pengujian berisiko tinggi pada beberapa aspek kimia pengajaran serta aspek psikodinamik belajar kimia di tingkat sekolah menengah atas. Kausal-komparatif desain penelitian digunakan untuk penelitian ini. Untuk melakukan studi dua lima-poin Likert-jenis skala yang dikembangkan dan divalidasi, yaitu skala mengajar guru (TT-Scale) dan aspek psikodinamik skala belajar siswa (PSL-Skala). Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah guru kimia 110 serta 240 siswa jurusan IPA di provinsi Jawa Barat digambar dengan multi-stage cluster sampling prosedur. Analisis data menggunakan t-test dan ANCOVA dilakukan untuk menguji signifikansi perbedaan rata-rata: tindakan pedagogis Guru sebelum vs setelah kimia termasuk dalam UN, aspek psikodinamik belajar siswa kelas 11 (lemah terpapar oleh UN) vs 12 grader (kuat terpapar oleh UN). Ditemukan bahwa perubahan pengujian berisiko tinggi secara signifikan pada berikut: Konten harus diajarkan lebih fokus pada konten pemeriksaan, proses mengajar menjadi lebih berpusat pada siswa, dan masalah latihan pemecahan menjadi lebih dominan dalam mengajar. Berkaitan dengan aspek psikodinamik belajar siswa, terungkap bahwa siswa kelas 12 cenderung memiliki tingkat yang lebih tinggi dalam berikut: Sikap terhadap belajar, motivasi belajar, self-efficacy, dan belajar mandiri. Namun, itu juga menunjukkan bahwa siswa mengembangkan kepercayaan yang tidak pantas pada pembelajaran yang efektif. Namun, efek dari tinggi-saham pengujian pada kecemasan tes siswa tidak dibuktikan.Kata kunci: high-stake testing, ujian nasional, kimia mengajar, psikodinamik aspek pembelajaran
PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PROYEK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF DAN SIKAP ILMIAH SISWA PADA MATERI NUTRISI
Authors: S.Pd. Susanti
Published: November 2015

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan berpikir kreatif dan sikap siswa pada materi nutrisi melalui pembelajaran berbasis proyek dan pembelajaran berbasis praktikum. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen semu dengan rancangan penelitian the matching-only pretest posttest control group design. Sampel penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI IPA di salah satu SMA Kabupaten Tasikmalaya, Jawa Barat pada Tahun 2012. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara cluster random sampling. Data hasil penelitian berupa data hasil tes kemampuan berpikir kreatif, skala sikap, lembar observasi pelaksanaan pembelajaran, penilaian produk, serta angket tanggapan siswa dan guru terhadap pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kreatif setelah mengikuti pembelajaran dengan model pembelajaran berbasis proyek (eksperimen 1) dan pembelajaran berbasis praktikum (eksperimen 2) pada materi nutrisi. Peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kreatif untuk kelas eksperimen 1 dengan rata-rata N-gain yang dinormalisasi sebesar 0,69 dengan kategori sedang, sedangkan untuk kelas eksperimen 2 sebesar 0,49 dengan kategori sedang. Terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa antara pembelajaran berbasis proyek dan pembelajaran berbasis praktikum. Peningkatan sikap siswa pada kelas eksperimen 1 sebesar 0,46 dengan kategori sedang, sedangkan untuk eksperimen 2 sebesar 0,27 dengan kategori rendah. Terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada sikap siswa antara kelas eksperimen 1 dan kelas eksperimen 2. Pembelajaran berbasis proyek pada materi nutrisi lebih efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif dan sikap siswa.Kata Kunci: berpikir kreatif, nutrisi, pembelajaran berbasis proyek, sikap ilmiah
PEMANFAATAN HUTAN MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BIOLOGI TERINTEGRASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN PROSES SAINS DAN SIKAP ILMIAH
Authors: S.Pd. Nurmaliahayati
Published: November 2015

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peningkatan keterampilan proses sains (KPS) dan sikap ilmiah melalui pemanfaatan hutan dalam pembelajaran biologi terintegrasi tipe connected. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode weak experiment dengan desain one group pretest-postest dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri di Krayan Kalimantan Timur kelas X tahun ajaran 2011-2012 Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pretest dan postest untuk KPS dan sikap ilmiah, lembar observasi aktivitas guru dan siswa untuk menjaring informasi mengenai kegiatan selama pembelajaran berlangsung. Data dianalisis dengan uji perbedaan dua rata-rata, yaitu paired samples T Test dalam program komputer SPSS 16 for windows. Hasilnya terdapat perbedaan signifikan antara skor tes awal dan skor tes akhir KPS dan sikap ilmiah siswa. Rerata N-gain KPS dan sikap ilmiah berturut-turut adalah 0,46 dan 0,35 (sedang). Tingkat presentase keterlibatan siswa pada tiap pertemuan semakin mendekati 100%, artinya hampir semua siswa terlibat aktif dalam melakukan pembelajaran. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan KPS dan sikap ilmiah siswa setelah melalui pemanfaatan hutan dalam pembelajaran biologi terintegrasi tipe connected. Kata Kunci : keterampilan proses sains, pemanfaatan hutan, pembelajaran terintegrasi, sikap ilmiah
KONSEPSI ALTERNATIF MAHASISWA CALON GURU FISIKA TENTANG GAYA-GAYA YANG BEKERJA PADA BALOK
Authors: Linuwih Suharto
Published: November 2015

Telah dilakukan penelitian kualitatif keberadaan konsepsi alternatif pada mahasiswa pendidikan fisika tentang gaya-gaya yang bekerja pada balok. Sejumlah besar mahasiswa pendidikan fisika disodori dua soal, satu soal tentang konteks gaya-gaya yang bekerja pada balok yang terletak di atas lantai kasar, dan satu soal tentang gaya-gaya pada balok yang didorong namun balok tetap diam. Hasil analisis jawaban tes tertulis mengindikasikan adanya kosepsi alternatif mahasiswa pendidikan fisika, sehingga perlu dilakukan wawancara lebih lanjut terhadap 48 mahasiswa. Penentuan responden yang diwawancarai didasarkan atas sampel yang mempunyai informasi data konsepsi paralel paling banyak (opportunistic sampling). Berdasarkan hasil analisis kualitatif terhadap jawaban siswa saat tes tertulis maupun tes wawancara didapatkan kesimpulan: (1) ada konsepsi alternatif yang terjadi pada mahasiswa dengan berbagai tingkat semester dengan kualitas berpikir yang semakin baik pada semester lebih tinggi, namun ada juga konsepsi paralel yang terjadi pada semua tingkat semester dengan ciri yang sama,(2) beberapa latar belakang penyebab konsepsi alternatif ialah faktor intuisi, fragmentasi, pembelajaran, apresiasi konseptual dan faktor kerangka teori spesifikKata kunci: konsepsi, konsepsi alternatif, dinamika gaya
INOVASI PEMBELAJARAN STRUKTUR ALJABAR I DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PROGRAM ISETL BERDASARKAN TEORI APOS
Authors: Nurlaelah Elah , Usdiyana Dian
Published: November 2015

Model pembelajaran ini bertujuan untuk membentuk konstruksi mental mahasiswa berdasarkan teori APOS (Action, process, object, dan schema). Pembelajarannya dilaksanakan berdasarkan siklus ACE (Activities, Class, discussion, Exercises). Implementasi pengajaran berdasarkan siklus ACE adalah belajar dengan menggunakan komputer dan belajar secara berkelompok. Model pembelajaran ini menjadikan mahasiswa aktif baik secara mental maupun fisik dalam mengikuti perkuliahan dan sekitar 50 % mahasiswa pengikut mata kuliah Struktur Aljabar I telah mencapai konstruksi mental action, process, object, dan schema. Key words: Action, process, object, schema
VARIAN NON-DELESI 9 PASANG BASA DNA MITOKONDRIA MANUSIA SAMPEL FORENSIK BALI
Authors: Gumilar Gun Gun , Noer A. Saifuddin
Published: November 2015

One of human mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variant is a 9 base pairs (bp) deletion in the COII/tRNALys intergenic region. In construction mtDNA nomenclature, 9-bp deletion database consist of primary and secondary data is needed, including Bali bombing forensic samples. Here we report a 9-bp non- deletion mtDNA variant from Bali bombing forensic samples to complete primary data. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique with 2 set primer was used to detect 9-bp deletion. The PCR result was detected by agarose gel electrophoresis, which showed two bands (0.1 and 0.4 kb) for non-deletion variant control, and one band (0.4 kb) for deletion variant control. If the sample has 9-bp deletion, only one of the primer pairs could amplify a fragment of 0.4 kb. If the sample does not have 9-bp deletion, the other primer pair will amplify a 0.1 kb product. The result showed that none of the 24 samples has 9-bp deletion. These results are contributed to the human mtDNA database and nomenclature construction. Keywords: mtDNA, 9-bp deletion, PCR
EXPLORING MATHEMATICS SEBAGAI SUATU MODEL PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Darhim Mr
Published: November 2015

Pangdangan matematika sebagai aktivitas manusia dan fenomena kehidupan akhir-akhir ini banyak dilontarkan. Ini terkait dengan munculnya berbagai teori pembelajaran matematika yang menekankan kepada pembelajaran yang kontekstual bagi para siswa. Salah satunya Exploring Mathematics. Ada tiga prinsip pembelajaran dengan  Exploring Mathematics, yaitu menggunakan masalah kontekstual, menggunakan pemodelan, dan menggunakan beragam strategi dalam menyelesaikan masalah kontekstual. Masalah kontekstual tersebut harus familiar bagi para siswa dan bila memungkinkan real (nyata) bagi mereka. Melalui masalah kontekstual tersebut diharapkan siswa dapat membangun pengetahuannya.Kata kunci:  Matematika, Exploring Mathematics, kontekstual, pemodelan, dan strategi
MENGEMBANGKAN KEMAMPUAN MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN BIOLOGI DALAM MENGISOLASI PLASMID BAKTERI SEBAGAI PENGAYAAN PRAKTIKUM MIKROBIOLOGI
Authors: Kusnadi Mr , Rochintaniawaty Diana , Kusumawaty Diah
Published: November 2015

This learning cycle focused on developing of Biology education student’s performance in bacteria DNA-plasmid isolation as well as using gel electrophroresis. The aim of the study was to improve student’s performance in operating equipment used in plasmid isolation such as: micropipettes, microsentrifuge, vortex, shaker-incubator, gel electrophoresis, and UV Trans- illuminator camera. Beside that students were also trained to DNA-plasmid isolation base on standard procedure, so students could identify the form of plasmid via the use of gel electrophoresis. This study was conducted in 2 cycle learning processes as an enrichment of microbiology activity, which associated with molecular microbes genetics. Using observation sheet did evaluation. The study revealed that biology education students had good performance in isolating the plasmid and all group were succeed to isolate the plasmid. Beside that there were increased in knowledge ability especially associated with molecular microbes genetics subject, which achievment gain average was 18,3% (Class A) and 35,4% (class B). The DNA isolation activity in microbiology learning shared high contribution as well as increasing of knowledge achievment and performance ability.Keyword: DNA-plasmid, gel electrophoresis, isolation, learning cycle
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN PROSES DAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR SISWA SMA
Authors: Darsati Mrs Siti
Published: November 2015

Tujuan penyusunan model pembelajaran kimia ini untuk meningkatkanketerampiian proses dan keterampilan berpikir siswa SMA. Model PembelajaranLaju Reaksi untr.rk SMA mengandung 17 konsep, meliputi konsep abstrak,konsep yang berdasarkan prinsip dan konsep yang menyatakan simbol.Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis dan Keterampilan Proses Sains yang dikembangkanlebih banyak pada keterampilan menyimpulkan. N{odel ini telah diimplementasikan pada 2 SMA di Kodya/Kabupaten Bandung.Kata kunci: Model pembelejaran, keteranpilan proses, keterampilan berpikir.
Automated detection system of insider attacks using fuzzy logic
Authors:   Samara State Aerospace University, Dodonov Mikhail V. , Dodonova Natalia L. ,   Samara State Aerospace University
Published: November 2015

In this paper we design an insider threat monitoring system in the corporate information system. In the proposed system, fuzzy logic and the information about the current users' activity are used for effectively identifying the insider attacks.
BRAND FLINGS: EMOÇÕES PASSAGEIRAS COM AS MARCAS
Authors: Oliveira Adriana Martins de , Correia Ana Maria Magalhães , Rêgo Thaiseany De Freitas , Baptista Paulo De Paula
Published: November 2015

O objetivo do presente trabalho consiste em estudar o fenômeno brand flings como um tipo de relacionamento com as marcas. Para tanto, se utiliza de entrevistas semiestruturadas em profundidade, com oito potenciais usuários de marcas de itens do vestuário, perfumes e eletroeletrônicos. A seleção da amostra considerou indivíduos com formação acadêmica completa e estabilidade profissional. As entrevistas foram todas gravadas, com tempo médio de duração de 28 minutos, cujo processo de análise de conteúdo por meio do software Atlas.ti 5.0 se valeu da narrativa das experiências vivenciadas por cada um dos indivíduos com as marcas consumidas. O estudo aponta o brand flings como um tipo de relacionamento dos consumidores com as marcas, como tratado na teoria. Dentre os atributos encontrados para esse tipo de relacionamento, destaca-se o aspecto emocional do indivíduo, que se modifica de acordo com as fases específicas da vida. Observa-se ainda, tendências determinadas pela sociedade (moda) e o estabelecimento de ciclos de excitação (positivo) e tédio (negativo) com relação à marca. O brand flings também se volta a problemas gerados em razão de experiências ruins com as marcas, ocorridas em razão da qualidade, durabilidade, tamanho, aceitação de mercado (revenda) e prestação de serviços correlatos.
Na mudança de mercado e regras, a intuição é hoje indispensável – como se abre e, quando a perdemos, o que fazer?In the changing market and rules intuition is indispensable today – how to open and when we lost, what to do?
Authors: Roratto Paula Dotto
Published: November 2015

Esta resenha apresenta dos conteúdos principais do capítulo intitulado “Na mudança de mercado e regras, a intuição é hoje indispensável – como se abre e, quando a perdemos, o que fazer?”, do autor Cristiano Lorenzo, publicada na obra Atos do Congresso Business Intuition 2004, Riga-Letônia.
Arte e Cultura Humanista como premissas para a educação e formação humanaArt and Culture Humanist as premises for education and training human
Authors: Concatto Sandra Regina , Wazlawick Patrícia
Published: November 2015

O artigo apresenta um estudo qualitativo exploratório sobre a importância da realização de atividades artístico-criadoras e o estudo da cultura humanista que proporcionaram a 41 pessoas, com faixa etária de 14 a 64 anos, que realizam cursos e aulas (formação) na área de música e dança, em uma Escola de Arte localizada no município de Treze Tílias em Santa Catarina, bem como alunos do curso de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu MBA “O Empreendedor e a Cultura Humanista”, da Faculdade Antonio Meneghetti, localizada no Distrito Recanto Maestro, em Restinga Seca -RS. O objetivo geral da pesquisa foi investigar a importância da arte e da cultura humanista como premissas para a educação e formação humana. Como fundamentação teórica trabalhou-se com autores das áreas das ciências humanas que pesquisaram acerca dos resultados das atividades artítico-criadoras para as dimensões pessoais e profissionais do ser humano, tais como Ostrower (2008), Vygotski (2003), Smolka (2010), e também com a Ciência Ontopsicológica. Os resultados obtidos indicam que a prática dessas atividades resulta em benefícios sentidos como realização de um potencial e o reconhecimento da dignidade e do valor humano evidenciados pelos conhecimentos da cultura humanista.
Vida e Obra de Pontes de MirandaLife and work of Pontes de Miranda
Authors: Machado André Rafael , Bald Cristiane
Published: November 2015

Esta resenha foi escrita a partir de dois textos, relacionando os conteúdos dos mesmos. Na primeira parte vamos conhecer um pouco da trajetória de Pontes de Miranda, a partir do artigo intitulado “O poder do homem sob si mesmo”, publicado na Revista Performance Líder (2011) para em seguida, após a análise dessa trajetória, tirarmos indicações práticas, como operadores do direito, para a própria formação, relacionando com as indicações para a formação do jovem profissional, que constam no capítulo “O institinto de conservação”, do livro ‘A Arte de Viver dos Sábios’, de Antonio Meneghetti.
A Evolução do Modelo Gravitacional na EconomiaThe evolution of the gravity model in the Economy
Authors: Nascimento Fábio , Pregardier Júnior Dilmar
Published: November 2015

Este estudo faz um apanhado teórico sobre as aplicações do modelo gravitacional, objetivando, sobretudo, analisar a previsão dos fluxos bilaterais do comércio entre as nações. Uma vez que, desde seu surgimento como lei da física até sua inserção nas ciências econômicas, o modelo gravitacional evoluiu de uma simples equação básica até o refinamento matemático que temos na atualidade. Cujos aprimoramentos fundamentais econômicos – introdução de variáveis dummy, possibilitaram um aumento na precisão dos resultados, enquanto que, pelo lado teórico, no decorrer das décadas, o modelo fundamentou-se através de teorias como a de Heckscher-Ohlin e a teoria dos Retornos Crescentes do Comércio, tendo, finalmente, sua robustez afirmada pela nova teoria do comércio internacional. Assim, através da econometria, sua aplicação inicial deu-se através do uso de uma análise transversal tradicional, até, atualmente, ter evoluído ao uso dos dados em painel, que tendem a eliminar várias distorções sofridas pelas estimações anteriores. Considerando tais situações, torna-se claro que o modelo gravitacional afirma-se como uma forte ferramenta na área de previsões de fluxos comerciais, além de conseguir mensurar os efeitos dos acordos preferenciais sobre os fluxos internacionais de comércio; possibilitando, nesse viés, uma avaliação do efeito fronteira.
O Pensamento Beltraniano como propedêutico à ética jornalísticaThought beltraniano as propaedeutic to jornalistic ethics
Authors: Medeiros Vicente Reis
Published: November 2015

A filosofia jornalística de Luiz Beltrão é centrada, neste texto, como proposta de fundamento ético para uma prática noticiosa orientada à valorização da entidade humana em seu contexto societário. Em complemento – e objetivando uma análise teórica comparativa de seus pressupostos com a atividade corrente –, são delineados os valores-notícia norteadores da seleção e produção jornalística, a fim de oferecer uma reflexão crítica acerca do ideal de uma prática pedagógica e a verificação de uma produção motivada por elementos diversos, e a visão de Meneghetti como definição do fundamento ético humano e resposta ao sentido de bem comum beltraniano.
Family etiquette of Кazakhs
Authors: Kalysh Amanzhol , Nuketayeva Dinar , Kanagatova Almagul , Suleimenova Zhuldyz , Sadikovich Seylbek Asanov , Zhumashova Zhuldyz
Published: November 2015

Authors in the article made an attempt to analyze the family etiquette of Kazakh people, and present an opportunity to reveal regularities to research deep roots, some rules of conduct and communication, factors to facilitate preservation of unique  national traits of the people, to make a full understanding of its moral-ethical views.  It is not a secrete, that the family etiquette contains the coded philosophical, historical, biological, psychological, social and ethnic information that unites all the people.   

Keywords: family etiquette, everyday conduct of Kazakhs, Kazakh family, traditional moral values, seniority hierarchy, taboos.
Development and Assessment of Key Skills in Undergraduate Students: An action-research experience
Authors: Fernández-Santander Ana , García-García María José , Sáez-Pizarro Beatriz , Terrón-López María José
Published: November 2015

<span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Employers look for professionals able to work in a team, able to approach the problems, with the capacity to analyze and resolve problems, under the constant renewal of knowledge and competencies. In this paper, a group of University teachers from different areas of knowledge presents an experience to introduce key employability skills in the higher education students’ curricula. This work has been developed under the action research scope. The first goal was to make an analysis of terms referred to key skills, generating an integrated denomination for each competency. The elaboration of general templates for key skills is proposed here as a useful tool that provides information about development, assessment and marking of each skill. Different types of rubrics and assessment templates, used during this experience, are presented.
Accreditation Processes in Mexico: Origins and Relevant Changes
Authors: Morales Hernandez Cesar
Published: November 2015

In Mexico, just as in other countries in the world, the changes in the higher education system arise in the postwar period, which is characterized by the growth in enrollment and by its complexity. This complexity manifests itself through the diversity of institutions of higher education: autonomous public institutions, state institutions, technological ones, polytechnic ones, technological institutes and private universities. The diversity is manifested among the institutions and within them—among departments and faculties. This paper documents the history and recent changes on higher education accreditation in the country.
 
The European Higher Education Area: An Interesting Opportunity to Contribute to Global Advancement
Authors: Benito Agueda
Published: November 2015

Throughout the ten years of development of the Bologna process, or creation of the European Higher Education Area, active participation from universities and students was encouraged and the number of countries that adhered to the treaty grew. Governments modified their laws, at their own pace, and many universities put communication plans and faculty training programs into place. Beyond the formal and legislative changes brought about by the EHEA, the main challenge is the idea of offering college students a holistic education that effectively prepares them to become successful professionals and citizens for the future society. The redefinition of Higher Education's goals as assumed by the convergence process requires a profound change in the educational approach formerly used in most universities.

The development of the Bologna Process has brought profound changes to the organization and approach in many universitites. Universidad Europea de Madrid began its adaptation plan in 2003. Along with other universities and the support of the Agency for Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Prospects for the Community of Madrid a tool was developed to measure progress in the construction of the European Higher Education Area. The tool became essential for the improvement of quality throughout the university. In 2008, it was the first Spanish private univeristy to take on Bologna's great challenge.
 
The Laureate English Program Taking a Research Informed Approach to Blended Learning
Authors: Marsh Debra , Johnson Christopher
Published: November 2015

In 2007, the Laureate International Universities network first set out its vision for a world-wide, world-class blended learning English language program. In 2008, five universities took up the challenge with 6,000 participating students. Four years later, 35 institutions with over 60,000 students are following blended or online English language programs, and this figure is expected to reach 100,000 by the end of 2013. Hence, in this article we describe the original thinking behind the implementation of the Laureate English Program (LEP), the consequent decision to roll out blended learning across the network, and the Laureate-Cambridge University Press research partnership. We also identify the need for a research informed approach to the implementation of blended learning, given the significant undertaking and paradigm shift in thinking and approach to language teaching and learning in all aspects of course design and implementation it presents to institutions, their teachers, and their students. The article also describes and presents key lessons learned from a first study involving over 600 students worldwide, and drawing on these lessons learned, presents intended directions for future research.
Reasons to Rethink the Use of Audio and Video Lectures in Online Courses
Authors: Stetz Thomas A. , Bauman Antonina A.
Published: November 2015

Recent technological developments allow any instructor to create audio and video lectures for the use in online classes. However, it is questionable if it is worth the time and effort that faculty put into preparing those lectures. This paper presents thirteen factors that should be considered before preparing and using audio and video lectures in online classes. In addition, recommendations for when and how to use lectures in online classes are presented.
The Use of Internet-Based Social Media as a Tool in Enhancing Student’s Learning Experiences in Biological Sciences
Authors: Beltran Cruz Maribel , B. Cruz Shannen Belle
Published: November 2015

This study explored the use of social media as a tool in enhancing student’s learning experiences, by using online instruction as a supplement to a face-to-face general education course, such as biological sciences. Survey data were collected from 186 students who were enrolled in a Biological Sciences course. The course was taught in a blended format using Facebook and Edmodo online social networks. A four point Likert scale was used to interpret the data collected. Findings indicated that, when traditional face-to-face instruction was combined with online components, students’ learning was enhanced. Findings from this study indicate that students had better experience, better engagement, and appreciated both the social learning experience gave by the online social network. Results revealed that students through student-student interaction and student-teacher interaction enhance their own experiences and improved their learning ability. The findings were used as bases in developing new practices and methodologies involving social networking tools for learning. Moreover, findings were used to design a blended format syllabus and blended learning guidelines.
Estudio Cualitativo sobre Tutoría Universitaria a Través del Método de Panel de Expertos / Qualitative Study of College Tutoring Through the Expert Panel Method
Authors: López Martín Inmaculada , Blanco Fernández Ascensión , Pagán Marín Rosa M. , Gazapo Andrade Bienvenido , De Arana Del Valle José M. , Pizarro Juanas Esther A. , Martínez Pascual Beatriz
Published: November 2015

La implantación de un plan de acción tutorial (PAT) de calidad, en el cual la formación integral del alumnado sea lo principal, es un tema de actualidad en el entorno universitario español. El presente trabajo persigue identificar las acciones contempladas en los PAT de diferentes universidades españolas, así como catalogar los diferentes tipos de actividades realizadas por los profesores-tutores en el contexto de la acción tutorial. Para ello se realizó un análisis cualitativo basado en paneles de expertos. Como resultado, se extrajeron tres vectores principales: Elementos habituales en un PAT universitario; Aspectos críticos desde los tutores y gestores de la acción tutorial; y Acciones en tutoría con sello de calidad. Del análisis realizado se concluyó que la acción tutorial de calidad es la base de la excelencia académica. Su consecución requiere clarificar y reconocer el papel del tutor, ajustar las proporciones de tutelados asignados de manera adecuada y potenciar el desarrollo de competencias transversales en el alumno. Para ello, se propone la coordinación transversal entre el profesorado, así como con servicios de orientación y apoyo; la formación y profesionalización de los tutores; y la aplicación de métodos de trabajo que permitan la adecuada orientación y seguimiento del alumnado.

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The implementation of a quality Tutorial Action Plan (TAP), in which the integral formation of students is the main objective, is a topical issue in the Spanish university environment . This paper aims to identify the actions contemplated in the TAPs of different Spanish universities and catalog the different types of activities performed by the teachers-tutors in the context of tutorial action. To achieve this, the authors conducted a qualitative analysis based on expert panels. As a result, three main vectors were extracted: Standard elements in a college TAP, critical aspects from tutors and managers of tutorial actions, and tutorial actions with a seal of quality. From the analysis it was concluded that quality tutorial action is the basis for academic excellence. Its achievement requires to clarify and recognize the role of the tutor, adjust appropriately the ratio of students allocated per tutor, and promote the development of transversal skills in students. For this, the authors propose a cross-coordination among teachers, as well as counseling and support; tutor training and professionalism; and the application of working methods that allow proper guidance and monitoring of students.
Communicative Differences between Domestic and Foreign Instructors
Authors: Punyanunt-Carter Narissra , Wrench Jason , Carter Stacy L , Linden Daniel
Published: November 2015

The objective of this study was to invesitgage college students' perceptions of their foreign and domestic classroom instructors. Two hundred and eleven college students participated in the study. Results revealed support for findings of previous research, which found that domestice instructors were perceieved as more effective than their intercultural counterparts on a variety of variables. In constrast, foreign instructors were considered to produce more communication satisfaction among college students. The specific characteristics of instructors that are likely to account for more effective and satisfying communication are discussed. The results of this study are useful for instructors who would like to be more competent and effective in the classroom.
Instructional Design and Facilitation Approaches that Promote Critical Thinking in Asynchronous Online Discussions: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Schindler Laura A. , Burkholder Gary J.
Published: November 2015

Asynchronous online discussions (AODs) are often used to promote critical thinking in online courses; however, recent research suggests that levels of critical thinking in discussions remain low. Furthermore, there is a lack of consensus in the literature about the definition of critical thinking and many of the existing studies focus on one specific cognitive construct. Therefore, it is unknown which instructional approaches have the strongest empirical support for promoting critical thinking across multiple cognitive constructs. The purpose of this article is to present a review of the literature related to instructional design and facilitation approaches that promote critical thinking in AODs across multiple cognitive constructs (cognitive domain, cognitive presence, knowledge construction, and perspective-taking). Design approaches, such as providing scaffolding and using a debate-based instructional approach, and facilitation approaches, such as using Socratic questioning and allowing students to lead discussions, are effective for promoting critical thinking. Additional research should be conducted to confirm the efficacy of case-based, problem-based, project-based, and role play instructional approaches and to reach a consensus on the definition of critical thinking as well as how critical thinking should be demonstrated and accurately assessed in AODs.
Military Cultural Competency: Understanding How to Serve Those Who Serve
Authors: Bonura Kimberlee Bethany , Lovald Nicole
Published: November 2015

Institutions of higher education who serve military populations need clear understanding of federal regulations and of military organization best practices in education. They also need a baseline understanding of the broader military population, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities for military subgroups, based on branch, type, and extent of service. The intent of this article is to provide a baseline understanding of military populations, including the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities for service to population subgroups (i.e., active duty service members, prior service members, including disabled veterans and retirees, and military family members). Overall, we propose that “military cultural competence” is a unique cultural competence which is necessary to develop both at the institutional level and for individual staff and faculty, in order to ensure appropriate service for military students in higher education.
Numerical Analysis of Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridge in the Construction Phase
Authors: Chengfeng Xue , Laijun Liu , Fangwen Wu , Caofang Yang
Published: November 2015

The fabrication and erection of cable-stayed bridges involve major changes in structure configuration through
the addition and removal of structure components. In every stage of the construction process, adequate information on the
constructed structure is important to determine the real structure situation for the analysis of errors and to verify
construction requirements. The ultimate goals are to meet construction needs and identify the effects of modification in
subsequent construction procedures. The final configuration of the structure is strongly dependent on the construction and
fabrication procedures. In this regard, developing an FEA model to simulate the actual construction processes is necessary
to determine the performance of a bridge under external loads. In this study, a general methodology for construction
processes is presented to simulate a cable-stayed bridge. The stage-by-stage construction of the Sutong Bridge is
simulated with ANSYS software package. The tensions of cables are realized with ANSYS parametric design language,
element birth and death function, and mutliframe restart function. The objective of the construction stage simulation is to
identify stresses and deformations of the steel box girder and the concrete towers, as well as the cable tension stress, to
meet the design requirements. Results of the construction stage analysis showed that the temperature method could
simulate the adjustment of the inclined cable force successfully, and the global stiffness of the Sutong Bridge was very
small before closure. These findings served as the initial data for a dynamic research on the Sutong cable-stayed bridge.
Experimental Research on The Effect of Silica Fume on Tensile Basic Creep of Early-age Concrete
Authors: Xinjie Wang , Pinghua Zhu , Qun Xia
Published: November 2015

The tensile creep behavior is extremely important in crack prediction and stress analysis of concrete. The main
objective is investigating the effects of the silica fume on the tensile basic creep of early-aged concrete. The effect of silica
fume on tensile creep was studied using lever-type tensile creep tester. Silica fume amount by weight of total cementing
material was 0%, 5%, 10% and 15%. Results show that concrete exhibits larger tensile basic creep strain if loaded at
early age. The development characteristic of tensile basic creep of concrete with different silica fume content is that development
rate is relatively fast after loading 12h, and slowes down gradually after loading 12h. The early age tensile basic
creep of concrete increases with the increasing of the content of silica fume.
Group unified coprodcuts and related quasitriangular structures
Authors: Tang Juan , Chen Quan-Guo , Fang Yong
Published: November 2015

For a group ?, the objective of this paper is to construct a class of
quasitriangular Hopf ?-coalgebra. We first shall present the new tool called
a group unified coprocut, followed by a classification result for ?-unified
coproducts in virtue of an algebra lazy 1-?-cycle which is the dual to that
defined by Bichon and Kassel. Then, we discuss when a ?-unified coproduct has
a quasitriangular structure. Finally, some applications of our main results
are considered.
A study on the effect of nano-precipitates on fracture behavior of nano-structured Al-2wt%Cu alloy fabricated by accumulative roll bonding (ARB) process
Authors: Azad B. , Borhani E.
Published: November 2015

An Al-2wt%Cu alloy was subjected to accumulative roll bonding (ARB) process
up to a strain of 4.8. The two kinds of different microstructures, i.e,
solution treated (ST) one and 190?C pre-aged for 30 min (Aged), were prepared
as the starting structures for the ARB process. The microstructures were
studied by transmission electron microscope (TEM) and electron backscattering
diffraction (EBSD). The results showed that the fine precipitates having the
average particle size of 16 nm were formed after aging process. On the other
hand, the mean grain size of the ST-ARB and the Aged-ARB specimens reached to
650 nm and 420 nm, respectively. Study of the fracture surfaces were carried
out by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results indicated that at
0-cycle ARB, the specimens show dimples indicating the micro-void coalescence
(MVC) mechanism of ductile fracture. The average size of dimples was larger
in the ST-ARB specimen compared to the Aged-ARB specimen. The fracture mode
was transgranular cleavage fracture in the Aged-specimen. At 3- cycle and
6-cycle ARB, also the specimens showed cleavage facets and river lines, that
the river lines or the stress lines are steps between cleavage or parallel
planes, which are always converged in the direction of local crack
propagation.
Influence Prediction of Alkylamines Upon Electrical Percolation of AOT-based Microemulsions Using Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Montoya Iago Antonio , Moldes Oscar Adrían , Cid Antonio , Astray Gonzalo , Gálvez Juan Francisco , Mejuto Juan Carlos
Published: November 2015

Simulations for the electrical percolation of AOT/iC8/H2O w/o microemulsions added with alkylamines have been carried out by means of multilayer perceptron. Five variables have been elected as inputs: amine concentration, molecular weight, log P, hydrocarbon chain length (as number of carbons), and pKa. As a result, a neural model consisting in five input neurons, two middle layers (with fifteen and ten neurons respectively) and one output neuron was chosen because of its better performance, with a RMSE of 0.54 °C for the prediction set, with R2 = 0.9976.
Photocatalytic Degradation of Copper(II) Palmitates in Non Aqueous Media Using ZnO as Photocatalyst
Authors: Sharma Rashmi , Heda Lal Chand , Sharma Swati
Published: November 2015

The photocatalytic degradation of copper(II) soaps derived from palmitic acid was carried out in the presence of semiconductor zinc oxide (ZnO) and was observed spectrophotometrically. The operational parameters such as concentration of soap, catalyst loading, light intensity, effect of solvent were investigated during the process. The studies suggest that the rate of the photocatalytic degradation increases with the increase in the concentration of soap to 800 ppm and then continuously decreases. Rate of degradation increases with the amount of semiconductor and with further increase in the amount of semiconductor, the rate becomes constant. The degradation is maximum at a light intensity of 38 mW cm−2. An increase in the solvent polarity inhibits the rate of degradation. A tentative mechanism has also been proposed for the photocatalytic degradation of copper(II) palmitate soap.
Parental Health Beliefs, Socio-demographics, and Healthcare Recommendations Influence Micronutrient Supplementation in Youth with Celiac Disease
Authors: Hoffmann Michelle R. , Alzaben Abeer S. , Enns Simone E. , Marcon Margaret A. , Turner Justine , Mager Diana R.
Published: November 2015

To identify parental influences affecting micronutrient supplementation in children and adolescents (2–18 years of age) with Celiac Disease (CD), a multi-method (survey, focus groups) study was conducted. A 35-item questionnaire consisting of open- and closed-ended questions was launched nationally via Canadian Celiac Association internet sites. Five focus groups were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide. The survey and semi-structured interview guide content was vetted for face and content validity. Thematic analyses were conducted on the focus group content and open-ended survey questions, and χ2 and Fischer’s exact analysis were performed on closed-ended survey data. Survey respondents were predominantly mothers (97%) of female children (80 F, 49 M) between the ages of 9–12 (31%) with CD, residing in western provinces (55%) with a combined family income ≥$100 000/year (63%). Seventy-seven percent of parental respondent’s children or adolescents consumed micronutrient supplements, for 1–5 years (52%), 7 days a week (65%), as both multi-vitamin and single vitamin preparations (40%). Parental influences on child micronutrient use included health beliefs and knowledge, parental supplement use, supplement characteristics, age of child (above or below 13 years), household routines, and provincial residential status (P < 0.05). Parents relied on health professional recommendation (69%; MD, RD) and the internet (21%) as sources of information regarding child micronutrient supplementation. Parental health beliefs and knowledge, socio-demographic factors, and practitioner recommendation influence micronutrient supplement use in children and adolescents with CD.
Adaptation and Validation of a Nutrition Environment Measures Survey for University Grab-and-Go Establishments
Authors: Lo Brian K.C. , Minaker Leia , Chan Alicia N.T. , Hrgetic Jessica , Mah Catherine L.
Published: November 2015

Purpose: To adapt and validate a survey instrument to assess the nutrition environment of grab-and-go establishments at a university campus.

Methods: A version of the Nutrition Environment Measures Survey for grab-and-go establishments (NEMS-GG) was adapted from existing NEMS instruments and tested for reliability and validity through a cross-sectional assessment of the grab-and-go establishments at the University of Toronto. Product availability, price, and presence of nutrition information were evaluated. Cohen’s kappa coefficient and intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) were assessed for inter-rater reliability, and construct validity was assessed using the known-groups comparison method (via store scores).

Results: Fifteen grab-and-go establishments were assessed. Inter-rater reliability was high with an almost perfect agreement for availability (mean κ = 0.995) and store scores (ICC = 0.999). The tool demonstrated good face and construct validity. About half of the venues carried fruit and vegetables (46.7% and 53.3%, respectively). Regular and healthier entrée items were generally the same price. Healthier grains were cheaper than regular options. Six establishments displayed nutrition information. Establishments operated by the university’s Food Services consistently scored the highest across all food premise types for nutrition signage, availability, and cost of healthier options.

Conclusions: Health promotion strategies are needed to address availability and variety of healthier grab-and-go options in university settings.
Book Review
Authors: Johnstone Claire
Published: November 2015

A. Heijnen (2013), The Social Life of Dreams: A Thousand Years of Negotiated Meanings in Iceland (Münster: LIT), 290 pp., Pb: EUR29.90, ISBN: 978-3-643-90238-2.
Reactive power calculation of power cable under complex operation environment based on poynting vector
Authors: Yang Fan , Gao Bing , Chen Minuyou , Wei Lin , Peng Qingjun , Zou Lifeng
Published: November 2015

The operation environment of electric power cables undergoes more and more natural damages, such as earthquake, flood which would result in the change of unit capacitance and inductance of power cables, as well as the reactive power. In this paper, a method of ``distributed model'' based on Poynting vector and space-stepping finite difference frequency domain (FDFD) is proposed to calculate the reactive power of power cables. Comparing with the method of ``lumped model'', it can calculate the reactive power of power cables without computing the unit capacitance and inductance which are difficult to get, especially when the cable trench is fill with ponding, sludge and collapse. Calculation of the reactive power has been carried out in consideration of eccentric and water infiltration cases, and results indicate that ponding environment will lead to a substantial increase of capacitive reactive power. Capacitive reactive power increase with cable eccentricity degree; when cables suffer both water ingress and a 2.5 mm eccentricity degree, the increased capacitive reactive power will reach 51.98%.
Remote Antimicrobial Stewardship in Community Hospitals
Authors: Wood Zachary , Nicolsen Nicole , Allen Nichole , Cook Paul
Published: November 2015

Antimicrobial stewardship has become standard practice at university medical centers, but the practice is more difficult to implement in remote community hospitals that lack infectious diseases trained practitioners. Starting in 2011, six community hospitals within the Vidant Health system began an antimicrobial stewardship program utilizing pharmacists who reviewed charts remotely from Vidant Medical Center. Pharmacists made recommendations within the electronic medical record (EMR) to streamline, discontinue, or switch antimicrobial agents. Totals of charts reviewed, recommendations made, recommendations accepted, and categories of intervention were recorded. Linear regression was utilized to measure changes in antimicrobial use over time. For the four larger hospitals, recommendations for changes were made in an average of 45 charts per month per hospital and physician acceptance of the pharmacists’ recommendations varied between 83% and 88%. There was no significant decrease in total antimicrobial use, but much of the use was outside of the stewardship program’s review. Quinolone use decreased by more than 50% in two of the four larger hospitals. Remote antimicrobial stewardship utilizing an EMR is feasible in community hospitals and is generally received favorably by physicians. As more community hospitals adopt EMRs, there is an opportunity to expand antimicrobial stewardship beyond the academic medical center.
Methods for Differentiating Prion Types in Food-Producing Animals
Authors: Gough Kevin , Rees Helen , Ives Sarah , Maddison Ben
Published: November 2015

Prions are an enigma amongst infectious disease agents as they lack a genome yet confer specific pathologies thought to be dictated mainly, if not solely, by the conformation of the disease form of the prion protein (PrPSc). Prion diseases affect humans and animals, the latter including the food-producing ruminant species cattle, sheep, goats and deer. Importantly, it has been shown that the disease agent of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is zoonotic, causing variant Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (vCJD) in humans. Current diagnostic tests can distinguish different prion types and in food-producing animals these focus on the differentiation of BSE from the non-zoonotic agents. Whilst BSE cases are now rare, atypical forms of both scrapie and BSE have been reported, as well as two types of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in cervids. Typing of animal prion isolates remains an important aspect of prion diagnosis and is now becoming more focused on identifying the range of prion types that are present in food-producing animals and also developing tests that can screen for emerging, novel prion diseases. Here, we review prion typing methodologies in light of current and emerging prion types in food-producing animals.