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Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Keterampilan Tata Boga Materi Pembuatan Brownis Pisang Melalui Model Pembelajaran Eksplicit Instruction
Authors: Hartaty Yuly
Published: July 2017

Brownis pisang merupakan panganan kue yang menggunakan pisang sebagai bahan utama dalam pembuatan. Dengan memanfaatkan komoditas Lampung, berupa pisang lokal, dapat meningkatkan nilai jual bagi brownis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar keterampilan tata boga materi pembuatan brownis pisang bagi anak dengan tunagrahita ringan dengan mengunakan model pembelajaran Eksplicit Instruction. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMALB – C Negeri Metro dengan jumlah dua peserta didik kelas XII. Penelitian dilaksanakan dari bulan Januari hingga Maret 2017.

Penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas (Classroom Action Research). Kegunaan penelitian tindakan yaitu untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar keterampilan tata boga. Terdapat dua siklus, yang memiliki empat kegiatan utama yaitu perencanaan, tindakan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Analisis keberhasilan penelitian dilakukan secara individu yaitu per indikator untuk setiap anak.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan hasil belajar keterampilan tata boga materi pembuatan brownis pisang pada anak dengan tunagrahita ringan kelas XII SMALB- C Negeri Metro yang dilakukan dengan model pembelajaran Eksplicit Instruction.

Kata Kunci      : Anak Tunagrahita, Keterampilan Tata Boga, Brownis Pisang
ANALISIS SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI PENJUALAN PADA PERUM BULOG DIVRE AMBON
Authors: Hukom Maximiliane L C
Published: July 2017

Writing aims to acknowledge and analyse about the accounting system sales at Perum Bulog Divre Ambon. This writing using this type of data are classified into primary data and secondary data. Next were analyzed using the methods of analysis deskritif. Accounting information system sales at Perum Bulog Divre Ambon is a blend of process information

system and procedures that form a network that closely, and are inseparable from each other, all accounting activities and other major activities, in order to streamline all other major activities of an enterprise so that supervision by the command can be run as well as possible

and achievable goals efficiently.

Results of the research in deskritif that the application of the accounting information system sales at Perum Bulog Divre can provide information for the leadership of the company, it is seen in the preparation of the information systems and procedures, sales, Procurement, transaction evidence recording of transactions to reporting information is adequate because the evidence of the transaction created some duplicate ordinal number, given the evidence, the transactions are recorded on a daily basis based on evidence of a transaction, there is code in the same transaction estimates, are grouped as well as making accounting

information system reports. For the process of classification the transactions, the company has also been using the method of approximate estimation of where the code has been standardized in the form of a guidebook with explanations and usage.

Keyword : accounting system
KEMITRAAN BUMN DENGAN UKM SEKTOR INDUSTRI DI KABUPATEN SLEMAN: ANALISIS MODEL BALANCE SCORECARD
Authors: Wiyono Gendro
Published: July 2017

The research was conducted to determine the effect on the performance of SOEs Partnership Program SMEs in Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region, using the balance scorecard approach to performance evaluation. In assessing the implementation of the coaching process,

researchers use a measure of the principles of the new paradigm of Osborne and Gaebler (Tamba, 2004), while to know the direction of marketing strategies using the concept of Kotler and Armstrong (1989). The results showed that the implementation is not in accordance with the spirit of partnership that mandated by the rules. Working Capital Loans

are given relatively small, and Investment Assistance Loans are only given to 10 SMEs (27.78%). Fostering human resources in the form of education and apprenticeship is never done, while the training is only carried out on eight SME (22.22%). In addition, the Marketing and Promotion Development aid is only granted to 12 SMEs (33.33%). The value of loans granted though relatively small, but was still significant (0.675; t-stat = 2.069) on shareholder value, this is because the loans are disbursed only to micro-businesses that had little effect so the increase that occurred has no positive value for welfare of society at large. Coaching HR does not provide a significant positive effect, even a negative effect on organizational capital (-0.465; t-stat=6.658) and no effect also on human capital (0.000). Similarly, the Business Development also no significant effect on shareholder value (-0.435;

t-stat= 1.145) but significant positive effect on human capital (0.877; t-stat=17.417). Furthermore, the findings based on the principles of the new paradigm suggests that the implementation of the coaching was done SOE Partners Equity Loans weakened the influence of shareholder value (0.241; t-stat=1.498), whereas the implementation of the Referral

Marketing Strategy Business Development to strengthen the influence of shareholder value (0.781; t-stat=4.252). Finally it can be concluded that the Capital Loan significant positive effect on shareholder value but does not give effect to the wider community. Positive and significant influence of human capital to organizational capital and equity firms occurred not

due to the results of state-owned development partners, but tend to be because SMEs itself in terms of relationship and managerial capabilities.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI DAN GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA BAGIAN PROTOKOL PEMERINTAH KOTA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Sutriyono Sutriyono
Published: July 2017

This study aims to: 1). To determine the effect of motivation that carried on Improved employee performance protocol Section Yogyakarta City Government. 2). To determine the effect of employee performance on the part of Yogyakarta City Government Protocol. 3). To determine the effect of leadership style on the part of the Government of Yogyakarta City Protocol.

The population in this study is an employee at the Yogyakarta city government protocol of 40 people. Samples taken are all employees of the protocol section using sampling techniques, namely Saturated samples representing the entire amount of the population.

Based on the results obtained by the regression equation is: Y = 0.244X1 + 0.671X2. Based on the analysis of statistical data, indicators in this study are valid and variables are reliable. In the classic assumption test, regression models multikolonieritas free, there is no heteroscedasticity, and the normal distribution.

Through the results of the calculations have been done obtained t value of 2.072 with a significance level of 0.045 is the result of less than 0.05, which means that the hypothesis in this study receive and reject Ho Ha. In this test proved statistically that work motivation has positive influence on employee performance. Through the results of the calculations have been done obtained t value of 5.694 with a significance level of 0.000 is the result of less than 0.05, which means that the hypothesis in this study receive and reject Ho Ha. In this test is statistically proven that leadership has positive inflence on employee performance.

The most powerful influence on employee performance on the protocol of Yogyakarta city government leadership is a variable that is equal to 0,671.

The results of this study are: 1). Motivation has positive influence on employee performance. 2). Leadership style has positive influence on employee performance. 3). Motivation and leadership styles affect the performance of employees in the city of Yogyakarta government protocol.

Key words: motivation, leadership style and performance.
PENGENTASAN KEMISKINAN DI ARAS LOKAL (Studi Kasus di Desa Rutong dan Desa Leahari, Kecamatan Leitimor Selatan Kota Ambon, Provinsi Maluku)
Authors: Soegijono Simon Pieter
Published: July 2017

There was a lot of study about the proverty phenomenon of society. Most of them aim at proverty character and to observe poor people’s eforts as individual or society group to fulfil their life needs, and their capability to survive as well. In case, proverty problem became important notice of stake holders, include government and non government organization. It also considered from all perspective, like social, economy dan culture for

decreasing the amount of poor people. At the very least, it done by qualitative approach with study case, can reveal the proverty problem. This research is done at Rutong and Leahari villages, subdistrict Leitimur Selatan Ambon city.

Key words: motivation, social capital, survival strategy
PENGARUH TINGKAT ABSENSI DAN PERAN INSENTIF TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA KARYAWAN BAGIAN PRODUKSI PADA PT DEKOR ASIA JAYAKARYA
Authors: Fitriana Rina
Published: July 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis produktivitas kerja karyawan bagian produksi pada PT Deko Asia Jayakarya. Sehubungan dengan hal tersebut bagaimana karyawan dapat bekerja dengan sebaik mungkin dan karyawan mempunyai motivasi yang tinggi

dalam menyelesaikan pekerjaan dengan adanya pemberian insentif serta kedisiplinan yang tinggi berdasarkan tingkat absensi. Maka penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menunjukkan signifikasi pengaruh

tingkat absensi dan insentif terhadap produktivitas kerja karyawan. Dalam menganalisa data digunakan analisis deskriptif, kemudian analisis regresi linier sederhana dan analisis regresi parsial menunjukkan bahwa variable Tingkat Absensi (X1) berpengaruh terhadap Produktivitas Kerja

Karyawan pada PT. Dekor Asia Jayakarya dengan nilai probabilitas sebesar 0,015. Sedangkan variabel Insentif (X2) berpengaruh terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Karyawan pada PT. Dekor Asia Jayakarya dengan nilai probabilitas sebesar 0,008. Variabel Tingkat Absensi dan Insentif

berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Karyawan pada PT. Dekor Asia Jayakarya dengan koefisien determinasi sebesar 42,5%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa faktor Tingkat Absensi merupakan variabel yang paling dominan berpengaruh

terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Karyawan pada PT. Dekor Asia Jayakarya.

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Kata Kunci : absensi, insentif, produktivitas kerja
ANALISIS POSITIONING SMARTPHONE BERDASARKAN PERSEPSI KONSUMEN MAHASISWA FAKULTAS EKONOMI UNIVERSITAS SARJANAWIYATA TAMANSISWA
Authors: Murti Finda Mei
Published: July 2017

Semakin banyaknya telepon seluler yang ada khususnya smartphone, memberikan banyak pilihan bagi konsumen untuk memilih smartphone seperti apa yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan mereka. Untuk mendapatkan perhatian konsumen suatu perusahaan smartphone perlu mempunyai

karakteristik tertentu yang berbeda dengan perusahaan smartphone lainnya atau bisa dikatakan pesaingnya. Memposisikan suatu smartphone diperlukan untuk dapat unggul dalam persaingan. Dalam hal ini smartphone tersebut adalah smartphone Blacberry, smartphone Samsung, dan smartphone Lenovo. Dilihat dari realita dalam gaya hidup dikalangan mahasiswa, khususnya mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa banyak yang menggunakan dan yang mengetahui smartphone Blackberry, Samsung, dan Lenovo. Maka dari itu penulis mengambil merek smartphone Blackberry, Samsung dan

Lenovo untuk diteliti. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui positioning smartphone berdasarkan persepsi konsumen mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa. Data yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif. Untuk teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Purposive Sampling yaitu dengan pertimbangan tertentu. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang diisi oleh responden.

Sedangkan untuk teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis Multidimensional scaling (MDS) tiga dimensi.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persepsi konsumen tentang positioning ketiga smartphone memiliki perbedaan dan berada pada posisinya masing-masing dibenak mahasiswa. Dilihat dari atribut desain, fitur dan kualitas smartphone Samsung lebih unggul dibanding smartphone Blackberry dan smartphone Lenovo, hal ini ditunjukkan dalam peta persepsi smartphone Samsung berada di dekat atribut desain, fitur dan kualitas.

Kata kunci: Positioning, Smartphone, Persepsi Konsumen, multidimensional Scaling (MDS)
ANALISIS PERAMALAN KEBUTUHAN PERSEDIAAN UNTUK KEUNGGULAN BERSAING PADA PERUSAHAAN ORCA
Authors: Hedayani Ratih , Saputra Rachmat Simbara , Permana Fariz Indra , Mahardhika Galang Nusa
Published: July 2017

Orca is a company that run in the field of handicrafts, mainly craft bracelet. In this era of tight competition this time, Orca needs a competitive advantage to survive in this industry. To have a competitive advantage, companies must have a good supply chain management as well. Unfortunately, Orca has obstacles in the inventory is one of the Drivers of suplly chain management. Inventories at Orca often occurs over load, causing storage costs become swollen or a vacancy occurs so that the company's stock experienced a loss of income potential. The aim of this study was to determine the best forecasting method to

forecast the demand for raw materials from ORCA thus making optimum inventory and gain a competitive advantage.

This research is a quantitative descriptive research. Quantitative data analysis was performed to predict the demand for raw materials ORCA using time series forecasting methods. Historical data demand and supply ORCA processed using Microsoft Excel and Minitab 17. The calculation of the error rate used is the method of MAD, MSE and MAPE.

Based on the results of data analysis, forecasting method best known is the method of Quadratic Trend Model. This method was chosen because compared to other methods or the error rate to its lowest error, MAPE of 103, amounting to MAD 370, and MSD amounted to 205.095.

Keywords: Forecasting, Inventory, Time Series, Competitive Advantage, Supply Chain Management.
PENGARUH AKSESTABILITAS, KOMPETENSI, SIKAP MONETER, DAN PENGALAMAN POSITIF PENGGUNA JASA ASURANSI PRUDENTIAL DI YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Lisnawati Inti Dian
Published: July 2017

This study was aimed to analyze the factors that influence prudential insurance purchasing decisions in Yogyakarta. The variables of this study were the acceptability of insurance conditions, competency of insurance services, monetary attitudes of consumers towards insurance, a positive experience of insurance user and insurance purchasing decisions. The population in this study was the Prudential consumers, which is located in Sleman, Kulonprogo, and Yogyakarta. The sampling technique was using

Probability Sampling. The data was collected using a questionnaire. The analysis technique used was multiple linear regression with a significance level of 5%. The results showed the multiple linier regression model is Y = -0,058X1 + 0,280X2 + 0,295X3 + 0,307X4. Acceptability of insurance conditions showed no significant effect on insurance purchasing decisions. Competency of insurance services showed positive effect on insurance purchasing decisions. Monetary attitude of consumers on insurance showed positive effect on insurance purchasing decisions. Positive insurance user experience showed positive effect on insurance purchasing decisions.

Keywords: acceptability of Insurance conditions, competency of insurance services, monetary attitudes of consumers towards Insurance, a positive experience of insurance user, insurance purchasing decisions
PURELY VALUE STOCKS & TINGKAT PENGEMBALIAN SAHAM : EFISIEN ATAU OVER-REACTION? STUDI BERDASARKAN FUNDAMENTAL PERUSAHAAN PADA BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2002-2014
Authors: Sumantika Ahsan
Published: July 2017

Value stocks merupakan saham-saham yang dihargai murah karena mencerminkan pesimisme. Sedangkan growth stocks merupakan saham-saham yang dihargai mahal karena mencerminkan optimisme. Berdasarkan penelitian- penelitian terdahulu menunjukkan bahwa saham-saham value stocks menghasilkan tingkat pengembalian yang lebih tinggi dibanding saham-saham growth stocks. Bond dan Thaler (1985) menjelaskan bahwa terjadinya over-reaction menyebabkan harga saham dihargai terlalu tinggi dan terlalu rendah yang mengakibatkan terjadinya reversal (pembalikan harga) pada periode selanjutnya.

Dengan setting yang berbeda, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah saham-saham value stocks akan menghasilkan tingkat pengembalian yang lebih tinggi kendati tetap didapati kinerja keuangan yang buruk pada periode berikutnya. Kontrol yang digunakan adalah earning growth pada t+1. Populasi yang digunakan dalam peneitian ini adalah seluruh saham di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2002-2014. Total observasi sampel sebanyak 1935 untuk saham-saham value stocks dan growth stocks yang dipecah menjadi 290 sampel untuk purely value stocks dan 355 sampel untuk purely growth stocks. Teknik statistika yang digunakan adalah uji beda independen samplet-test.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam jangka satu tahun ke depan saham-saham value stocks menghasilkan tingkat pengembalian yang lebih tinggi dibanding saham-saham growth stocks tetapi dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,06. Akan tetapi setelah disesuaikan dengan perubahan fundamental (perubahan laba), saham-saham growth stocks dengan kinerja baik (purely growth stocks) menghasilkan tingkat pengembalian yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan saham-saham value stocks yang berkinerja buruk (purely value stocks) dengan tingkat signifikansi kurang dari 0,01.

Kata kunci : value stocks, growth stocks, fundamental, earning growth, tingkat pengembalian saham.
PERSEPSI MAHASISWA TENTANG PEMBELAJARAN MATA KULIAH BANK DAN LEMBAGA KEUANGAN LAINNYA DENGAN PENDEKATAN KONTEKSTUAL
Authors: Hermuningsih Sri , Wardani Kristi
Published: July 2017

The learning method subjects Banks and Other Financial Institutions in Higher Education in general is still ongoing in the classical form of face-to-face in the classroom between students and professors who refers to the reference/guide Bank and Other Financial Institutions. The learning process causes less students gain learning experience in making investment in the Bank and Other Financial Institutions. Efforts to improve the learning process with the development model of contextual approach in learning subjects Banks and Other Financial Institutions. The purpose of this study was to assess the students' perceptions about learning subjects Banks and Other Financial Institutions with a contextual approach. The population in this study were students Management and Accounting Faculty of Economics, which cover subjects UST Banks and Other Financial Institutions. The research sample number of 50 students.The method of analysis with behavioral approach system usage information Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The results show that the descriptive aspects: (1) perceived ease of use were high, average scores obtained for 80.2% (2) perceived ease of use is high, the average score of 91.3%; (3) attitude toward using higher category, the average score of 90% ,; while the aspect (4) Behavioral Intention to Use categorized as high, averaging a score of 91.3%; and (5) the actual technology usage were high, averaging a score of 95.2%. Perception of students in the learning of subjects Banks and other financial institutions with a contextual approach to feel the benefits, ease of use and attitude is positive and fun and not boring.

Keywords: Perception, contextual approach, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
HUBUNGAN SIKLUS KONVERSI KAS DENGAN KARAKTER KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR ANEKA INDUSTRI DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Wiyono Gendro , Lestari Mumpuni Diah
Published: July 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan analisis hubungan antara siklus konversi kas dengan karakter keuangan perusahaan sektor aneka industri yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Sampel menggunakan laporan keuangan Sektor Aneka Industri periode 2011-2014 yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode Purposive Sampling dengan kriteria: (1).Perusahaan Aneka Industri yang telah terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode tahun 2011-2014; (2) Perusahaan mempunyai laporan keuangan yang berakhir 31 Desember dan telah diaudit oleh auditor independen; (3).Perusahaan menggunakan laporan keuangan dengan mata uang Rupiah. Karakter keuangan perusahaan menggunakan model yang dilakukan Keown et al (2003), Gill et al (2010), dan Nobanee et al (2011), yang diukur dalam 7 indeks yaitu: Productivity Index (PRI), Profitability Index (PI), Liquidity Index (LI), Debt Index (DI), Market Index (MI), Size Index,dan Deviden Index (DI). Analisis data menggunakan pearson correlation. Hasilnya, 7 (tujuh) indeks karakter keuangan perusahaan menunjukkan korelasi negatif signifikan dengan siklus konversi kas.

Kata kunci: Siklus Konversi Kas, Karakter Keuangan.
PENGARUH CHALLENGES STRESSOR TERHADAP TASK PERFORMANCE DENGAN SELF EFFICACY DAN MOTIVATION TO WORK SEBAGAI VARIABLE MEDIASI
Authors: Andriyani Bianka
Published: July 2017

SUMMARY

Human resources is seen by the company as a valuable asset that must be maintained existence. In the process, the employee will face a variety of conditions that will impact the results of the work done by employees. One of the conditions experienced by the employee is stress. In this study, researchers took the challenge variable stressor as a challenge stressor forms of stress because stress is a condition that a positive impact on employee performance. With good employee performance, expected performance of the company as a whole will be better.

This study examined the effect of stressors challenge to the task performance with self-efficacy and motivation to work as a mediating variable. In this case, the researchers suspect stressor challenge will be a positive influence on task performance of employees. In this study, researchers recruited variable self-efficacy and motivation to work as a mediating variable that will mediate the effect of stressors on task performance challenges.

The sampling method using a non-probability sampling, that every element in the population do not have the opportunity or the same chance to be selected as a sample. Non-probality sampling method used in this study is a convenience method to select members of the population that is most easily found as respondents. Sampling was done by purposive sampling, ie sampling with certain criteria in order to samples taken in accordance with the purpose of research. The population of this research is employees at one company in DIY as respondent for allegedly will be able to provide a response to stressors experienced Challenge to Task Performance.

Keywords: Challenge Stressors, Self Efficacy, Motivation to Work, and Task Performance
No PE degree? Foundational knowledge to support generalist teachers of physical education
Authors: Lu Chunlei , Lorusso Jenna
Published: July 2017

While generalist teachers of physical education typically receive preparation in the curriculum and pedagogy of physical education in their teacher education programs, they do not typically receive instruction on the disciplinary foundations of physical education as specialist teachers do; that is, the biological, physiological, and developmental factors of human movement. Such foundational knowledge is critical for teachers of physical education to understand the physical characteristics of the children and adolescents in their gymnasium/classroom and to implement the curriculum and pedagogy of physical education into practice in an effective and appropriate way. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to provide generalist teachers who teach physical education with a synthesis of the disciplinary foundations of physical education, specifically key information regarding children’s and adolescents’ (ages 7-18): (a) physical growth and development; (b) movement skills; and (c) physical fitness. The information presented in this synthesis is based on a systematic examination of reference materials on the physical and movement development of school-age children (chosen in consultation with 10 academic researchers); information accessible online via the websites of relevant public organizations (e.g., Physical and Health Education Canada); as well as the authors’ teaching experiences and expertise as specialist physical educators, scholars of physical education, and instructors of physical education teacher education. This paper is intended to offer a relevant, simplified, and easy-to-understand reference guide to help deepen generalist teachers’ understanding of the learners in their gymnasium/classroom and ultimately enhance their teaching of physical education so as to advance their students’ development of physical literacy and healthy active lifestyles.
An Assessment and Evaluation: Interview with Veronica Lacey
Authors: Chodzinski Raymond
Published: July 2017

Recently I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Veronica Lacey about several issues related to testing and evaluation concerns. Although time was limited Dr. Lacey obliged with candid and forthright responses.
Introduction to Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Assessment and Evaluation Guildelines
Authors: Cook Lawrie
Published: July 2017

Tn The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board the major initiatives for Secondary School Reform are overseen by system committees. Our system Assessment and Evaluation Committee includes administrators, consultants and teachers. This committee is supported by an Assessment and Evaluation Committee within each school. The school committees include a teacher from each subject area, a member of the system committee and at least one administrator.
Story Factory A Tool for Building Whole Language Skills and a Whole Lot More
Authors: Neil Caren
Published: July 2017

The late great Albert Einstein has been quoted as saying: "To raise a smart child, tell him stories. To raise a smarter child, tell him more stories. " While this advice makes good sense to anyone who has worked with storytelling in education, I would add another sentence: "To raise even smarter children, help them tell their own stories. "
Classroom Story Telling and Resources
Authors: Carmody Bruce
Published: July 2017

To be human is to be a storyteller. When we see our friends or colleagues after an absence, we tell the story about what has happened since we were last together. Families gather and we tell our stories. Often we retell the old stories that everyone has heard before. "Remember the time when" is a frequent refrain.
Understanding the Code An Effective Remedial Reading Program. An Interview with Lanni Donaldson: The Beacon Litericy Program
Authors: Donaldson Lanni , Chodzinski Raymond
Published: July 2017

Lanni Donaldson is CEO and President of Beacon Literacy Canada. Her program, developed as an outgrowth of work done by Canadian Psychologist, Philip MacMillan provides some very interesting evidence that students who have difficulty learning to read in traditional programs can find success at Beacon. "Instructors at Beacon are intent on helping children regain confidence and self esteem lost due to being diagnosed as 'experiencing reading difficulties'. In fact Lanni cites evidence "that at Beacon we see an average improvement in reading rates equivalent to 2.6 grades in only 20 hours of instruction". Based on a philosophy that states that Beacon Literacy people believe that "literacy is a fundamental right to which all people are entitled" it is appropriate that Lannie Donaldson speak to our readers about Beacon literacy initiatives.
Roles and responsiobilities in schools
Authors: Diabetes Association American
Published: July 2017

Akey part of ensuring good diabetes care for children at school is a clear understanding of who will be responsible for each task. In general, the parents are responsible for providing all diabetes equipment and snacks. They should also help you learn what you need to know about diabetes care. You and the your school should be willing and able to do the following, as needed by the child.
The Use of Laptops in the Classroom: Taking the Lead
Authors: O'Seasnain Amelia
Published: July 2017

Typically, school teachers may hear the "dog at e my homework" excuse, but with the introduction of more technologies, specifically laptops, into the classroom this excuse may be replaced with: "But it wasn't on WebCT!!!" I heard this first at Trinity College School (TCS), a co-educational boarding and day school (Grades 5-12) located in Port Hope, Ontario. The school has a unique and innovative laptop program. All Senior School students (Grades 9-12) have a personal laptop and bring it to class everyday. Course information is stored in a web-based course management system called WebCT.
Managing Stress through Music Intervention: An Interview with
Authors: Pringle Adrienne
Published: July 2017

Adrienne Pringle is an accomplished vocalist and instrumentalist. She is a highly qualified Music Therapist who provides care and support to palliative care patients at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, but has also taught music therapy courses, and supervises students at Wilfrid Laurier University, works in schools and with individuals at home and private practice. I have had the privilege to observe and witness first hand her efforts on behalf of patients and co workers. Her impact is nothing short of outstanding and serves as a reminder of the power of the gift that care givers provide to those who are in need spans across all professions . Her insight about how music therapy can be helpful in alleviating stress reveals much about this very special professional skill.
Every Student Can Be a Reader: A Balanced Literacy Program
Authors: Kilmer-Mesure Debbie
Published: July 2017

What follows is a summary of a proposal to enhance the reading and writing skills of reluctant readers. It is called a Balanced Literacy Program. The acronym R.A.P., Reading Apprentice Program, captures the purpose and process of the program.
Preparing Future Teachers To Embrace Diversity: A Collaborative Co-Instructional Approach
Authors: Skorobohacz Christina , Al-Fartousi May
Published: July 2017

In this paper the authors reflect upon their unique experiences co-instructing a large undergraduate Diversity Issues course from the perspectives of a White Canadian woman and Middle-Eastern Muslim woman collaborating together for a shared vision of social change. They argue that merging cognitive and sociocultural studies is necessary in order to prepare dominant groups to participate more effectively in pedagogical activities related to social justice. They analyze their co-instructional approach and offer a series of recommendations that may assist institutions, programs, and instructors with preparing teacher candidates to be ready to embrace the many forms of diversity that exist within Canadian classrooms.
Integrating Mindfulness into School Physical Activity Programming
Authors: Lu Chunlei
Published: July 2017

Mindfulness is a critical dimension in current school physical activity programs (e.g., physical education, intramural, and interscholastic physical activities). School physical activity programs are a key vehicle used in developing healthy active lifestyles among children and youth; however, the absence of mindfulness in these programs has given rise to numerous problems (such as body-mind dualism and stress) that interfere with attaining program objectives. This paper discusses what mindfulness is, why it is needed, and how mindfulness can be integrated into school physical activity programming. The integration of mindfulness can help develop a healthy lifestyle for a whole child; in turn, our school physical activity programs can be re-conceptualized and transformed to deliver this objective on a perpetual basis.
A Positive Constructivist: An Internal Debate on Opposing Educational Philosophies
Authors: Weston Deborah
Published: July 2017

The purpose of this paper is to reconcile the academic tensions the author experiences between two opposing philosophical epistemologies: positivism and constructivism. The history and epistemological implications of positivism and constructivism are examined. The author debates the use of each philosophy within the context of educational research, linking positivism with quantitative research and constructivism with qualitative research. Teaching practices are examined through the lens of each philosophy. Constructivism is connected to the work of Vygotsky, Piaget, and Dewey. The use of positivism is examined in education. The paper explores how transparency within research methods can counteract the misuse of quantitative data.
Neuroendoscopic surgery in children: does age at intervention influence safety and efficacy? A single-center experience
Authors: Bowes Amy L. , King-Robson Josh , Dawes William J. , James Greg , Aquilina Kristian
Published: July 2017

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to review the safety of pediatric intraventricular endoscopy across separate age groups and to determine whether intraventricular endoscopy is associated with an increased risk of complications or reduced efficacy in infants younger than 1 year.

METHODS

In this retrospective cohort study, 286 pediatric patients younger than 17 years underwent intraventricular endoscopy at Great Ormond Street Hospital between December 2005 and December 2014. The primary diagnosis, procedure, and complications were recorded.

RESULTS

Neuroendoscopic surgery was performed in 286 pediatric patients (51 neonates 0–6 months [Group 1]; 37 infants 6–12 months [Group 2]; 75 patients 1–5 years [Group 3]; 54 patients 5–10 years [Group 4]; and 69 patients ≥ 10 years [Group 5]; male/female ratio 173:113). The most common procedures included endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in 159 patients and endoscopic fenestration of intracranial cysts in 64 patients. A total of 348 consecutive neuroendoscopic procedures were undertaken. Nine different complications were identified, of which postoperative seizures (1.7%), CSF leak (3.1%), CSF infection (2.4%), and intracranial hemorrhage (1.7%) were the most common. Specifically, no significant difference in complication rate (11.9%) or infection rate (2.4%) was observed among age groups (p = 0.40 and p = 0.91, respectively). In addition, there were no perioperative deaths; 30-day mortality was 1.1%. After neuroendoscopy for CSF diversion (n = 227), a significantly higher rate of shunt insertion was observed in the youngest group (Group 1, 63.0%) when compared with older groups (Group 2, 46.4%; Group 3, 26.3%; Group 4, 38.6%; and Group 5, 30.8%; p = 0.03). Similarly, for patients who underwent ETV as their initial neuroendoscopic procedure or in combination with additional surgical interventions (n = 171), a significantly higher rate of shunt insertion was also observed within young infants (Group 1, 67.9%; Group 2, 47.6%; Group 3, 19.6%; Group 4, 27.3%; and Group 5, 23.3%; p = 0.003).

CONCLUSIONS

Intraventricular endoscopy is a safe neurosurgical intervention in pediatric patients of all ages, although it might be associated with increased shunt rates after endoscopic surgery, specifically ETV, in younger infants.
High dose-rate Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy During High Risk Genitourinary Surgery: Initial Observations and a Proposal for its Study in Bladder Cancer
Authors: Kates Max , Chappidi Meera R. , Brant Aaron , Milbar Niv , Sopko Nikolai A. , Meyer Christian , Terezakis Stephanie A. , Herman Joseph M. , Efron Jonathan E. , Safar Bashar , Tran Phuoc T. , Ahuja Nita , Pierorazio Phillip M. , Bivalacqua Trinity J.
Published: July 2017

Background:

High dose-rate Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy (HD-IORT) is used to provide effective local control for patients with high-risk locally advanced or recurrent tumors. However, the utility of HD-IORT for patients with bladder cancer has not been studied.

Objective:

To characterize our institutional experience with HD-IORT in patients with cancer requiring genitourinary surgery, in an effort to identify patients with bladder cancer that may benefit from HD-IORT.

Methods:

We performed a retrospective review of all patients who have undergone HD-IORT during genitourinary surgery at our institution. Patients were stratified by surgical margin status, and primary outcomes assessed were overall survival, recurrence free survival and 90-day complications. Patients undergoing cystectomy and HD-IORT with sarcomatoid urothelial cancer were compared to a similar cohort undergoing cystectomy alone. A sample case of one such patient is discussed in detail.

Results:

84 patients at our institution have undergone HD-IORT with genitourinary surgery. Positive surgical margin status was the greatest predictor of both OS (HR = 3.42) and RFS (HR = 2.61). The overall 90-day complication rate was 61%, with wound infections (43%) and GI complications (21%) being most common. 4 of these patients had sarcomatoid urothelial histology, and all are still alive with >2 yrs follow up. This compares to a 52% 1 yr survival in our sarcomatoid urothelial cohort (25 pts) that did not undergo HD-IORT.

Conclusions:

Our institutional experience with HD-IORT has been promising, particularly among patients with locally advanced disease and sarcomatoid histology. We are currently enrolling patients in a multi-institutional registry to assess the utility of HD-IORT in high risk bladder cancer.
The importance of immunization in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship
Authors: Ward Elizabeth M. , Flowers Christopher R. , Gansler Ted , Omer Saad B. , Bednarczyk Robert A.
Published: July 2017

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A measles outbreak originating in California during 2014 and 2015 called attention to the potential for infectious disease outbreaks related to underimmunized populations in the United States and the potential risk to pediatric patients with cancer attending school when such outbreaks occur. Compliance with vaccine recommendations is important for the prevention of hepatitis B‐related and human papillomavirus‐related cancers and for protecting immunocompromised patients with cancer, and these points are often overlooked, resulting in the continued occurrence of vaccine‐preventable neoplastic and infectious diseases and complications. This article provides an overview of the importance of vaccines in the context of cancer and encourages clinician, health system, and public policy efforts to promote adherence to immunization recommendations in the United States. CA Cancer J Clin 2017;67:398–410. © 2017 American Cancer Society.
Fractioning of Proanthocyanidins of Uncaria tomentosa. Composition and Structure-Bioactivity Relationship
Authors: Navarro Mirtha , Zamora William , Quesada Silvia , Azofeifa Gabriela , Alvarado Diego , Monagas Maria
Published: July 2017

In a previous study, the detailed low-molecular weight polyphenolic profile of the different plant parts (leaves, stem, bark and wood) of Uncaria tomentosa was reported, the leaves being the plant part with the highest phenolic content and presenting the most heterogenous proanthocyanidin composition. Further, cytotoxicity of leaves extracts in two cancer cell lines was also found to be higher than in the remaining parts of the plant. In the present study, fractioning of U. tomentosa leaves polyphenolic extracts was performed using Diaion® HP-20 resin and a detailed characterization and quantification of fractions (n = 5) was achieved using advanced analytical techniques such as Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with Electrospray Ionization and Triple Quadrupole (TQD) Tandem Mass Spectrometry (UPLC/TQ-ESI-MS) and 13C-NMR. Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) and cytotoxicity on gastric adenocarcinoma AGS and colon adenocarcinoma SW20 cell lines were also determined in the different fractions. Results showed selective distribution of 32 non-flavonoid and flavonoid phenolics among the different fractions. ORAC varied between 3.2 and 11.8 μmol TE/mg in the different fractions, whereas IC50 of cytotoxicity on gastric adenocarcinoma AGS and colon adenocarcinoma SW20 cell lines best values were between 71.4 and 75.6 µg/mL. Fractions rich in proanthocyanidins also showed the highest bioactivity. In fact, significant positive correlation was found between total proanthocyanidins (TP) quantified by UPLC-DAD and ORAC (R2 = 0.970), whereas significant negative correlation was found between TP and cytotoxicity towards AGS (R2 = 0.820) and SW620 (R2 = 0.843) adenocarcinoma cell lines. Among proanthocyanidins, propelargonidin dimers were of particular interest, showing significant correlation with cytotoxic selectivity on both gastric AGS (R2 = 0.848) and colon SW620 (R2 = 0.883) adenocarcinoma cell lines. These results show further evidence of the bioactivity of U. tomentosa proanthocyanidin extracts and their potential health effects.
Special Issue on Polarimetric SAR Techniques and Applications
Authors: Lopez-Martinez Carlos , Lopez-Sanchez Juan
Published: July 2017

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) polarimetry is an active and fruitful field of research in Earth observation. [...]
The Synchrosqueezing Algorithm Based on Generalized S-transform for High-Precision Time-Frequency Analysis
Authors: Chen Hui , Lu Lingqi , Xu Dan , Kang Jiaxing , Chen Xuping
Published: July 2017

In this paper, a new time-frequency analysis method—Synchrosqueezing Generalized S-transform (SSGST)—is proposed to meet the needs of high-resolution seismic signal processing and interpretation. The basic wavelet of the generalized S-transform (GST) in the paper is a modulated harmonic wave with four undetermined parameters that can be constructed by adjusting the four parameters to make the GST more suitable for seismic signals processing. The SSGST method squeezes and reconstructs the complex coefficient spectra of GST results along the frequency direction so that the energy distributions on the time-frequency spectra are concentrated around the real instantaneous frequency of the signal; thus, the time-frequency resolution can be improved. Based on mathematical theory, the basic principle of the new transformation method is given, and the mathematical expressions of the positive transformation and lossless inverse transformation of the method are strictly deduced. The experimental results of numerical signals illustrate that the proposed method can correctly decompose signals with different spectral characteristics into a high time-frequency resolution spectrum and can recovery the original signal from the time-frequency spectrum with satisfying reconstructing accuracy. Application on field seismic data shows the superiority of the new method in seismic time-frequency analysis for hydrocarbon detection.
From the Brain to the Field: The Applications of Social Neuroscience to Economics, Health and Law
Authors: Kedia Gayannée , Harris Lasana , Lelieveld Gert-Jan , Van Dillen Lotte
Published: July 2017

Social neuroscience aims to understand the biological systems that underlie people’s thoughts, feelings and actions in light of the social context in which they operate. Over the past few decades, social neuroscience has captured the interest of scholars, practitioners, and experts in other disciplines, as well as the general public who more and more draw upon the insights and methods of social neuroscience to explain, predict and change behavior. With the popularity of the field growing, it has become increasingly important to consider the validity of social neuroscience findings as well as what questions it can and cannot address. In the present review article, we examine the contribution of social neuroscience to economics, health, and law, three domains with clear societal relevance. We address the concerns that the extrapolation of neuroscientific results to applied social issues raises within each of these domains, and we suggest guidelines and good practices to circumvent these concerns.
Functionalized Graphene–Polyoxometalate Nanodots Assembly as “Organic–Inorganic” Hybrid Supercapacitors and Insights into Electrode/Electrolyte Interfacial Processes
Authors: Gupta Sanju , Aberg Bryce , Carrizosa Sara
Published: July 2017

The stable high-performance electrochemical electrodes consisting of supercapacitive reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanosheets decorated with pseudocapacitive polyoxometalates (phosphomolybdate acid-H3PMo12O40 (POM) and phosphotungstic acid-H3PW12O40 (POW)) nanodots/nanoclusters are hydrothermally synthesized. The interactions between rGO and POM (and POW) components create emergent “organic–inorganic” hybrids with desirable physicochemical properties (specific surface area, mechanical strength, diffusion, facile electron and ion transport) enabled by molecularly bridged (covalently and electrostatically) tailored interfaces for electrical energy storage. The synergistic hybridization between two electrochemical energy storage mechanisms, electrochemical double-layer from rGO and redox activity (faradaic) of nanoscale POM (and POW) nanodots, and the superior operating voltage due to high overpotential yielded converge yielding a significantly improved electrochemical performance. They include increase in specific capacitance from 70 F·g−1 for rGO to 350 F·g−1 for hybrid material with aqueous electrolyte (0.4 M sodium sulfate), higher current carrying capacity (>10 A·g−1) and excellent retention (94%) resulting higher specific energy and specific power density. We performed scanning electrochemical microscopy to gain insights into physicochemical processes and quantitatively determine associated parameters (diffusion coefficient (D) and heterogeneous electron transfer rate (kET)) at electrode/electrolyte interface besides mapping electrochemical (re)activity and electro-active site distribution. The experimental findings are attributed to: (1) mesoporous network and topologically multiplexed conductive pathways; (2) higher density of graphene edge plane sites; and (3) localized pockets of re-hybridized orbital engineered modulated band structure provided by polyoxometalates anchored chemically on functionalized graphene nanosheets, contribute toward higher interfacial charge transfer, rapid ion conduction, enhanced storage capacity and improved electroactivity.
Commuters’ Personal Exposure to Ambient and Indoor Ozone in Athens, Greece
Authors: Kalimeri Krystallia K. , Bartzis John G. , Saraga Dikaia E.
Published: July 2017

This pilot study aimed to monitor the residential/office indoor, outdoor, and personal levels of ozone for people living, working, and commuting in Athens, Greece. Participants (16 persons) of this study worked at the same place. Passive sampling analysis results did not indicate any limit exceedance (Directive 2008/50/EC: 120 µg/m3, World Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guidelines 2005: 100 µg/m3). The highest “house-outdoor” concentration was noticed for participants living in the north suburbs of Athens, confirming the photochemical ozone formation at the northern parts of the basin during southwestern prevailing winds. The residential indoor to outdoor ratio (I/O) was found to be significantly lower than unity, underlying the outdoor originality of the pollutant. The highest “office-indoor” concentration was observed in a ground-level building, characterized by the extensive use of photocopy machines and printers. Personal ozone levels were positively correlated only with indoor-office concentrations. A clear correlation of personal ozone levels to the time spent by the individuals during moving/staying outdoors was observed. On the other hand, no correlation was observed when focusing only on commuting time, due to the fact that transit time includes both on-foot and in-vehicle time periods, therefore activities associated with increased exposure levels, but also with pollutants removal by recirculating air filtering systems, respectively.