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PHYCCTM Development Based On KKNI On Impuls And Momentum Material To Increase HOTS And Independent Character
Authors: Soeharto Soeharto
Published: December 2017

This study aimed to: (1) Produce KKNI-based PhyCCTM learning tool to improve HOTS and independent character Learners, (2) to know the result of HOTS improvement in Physics learning by using KKNI-based PhyCCTM Learning Tool developed, (3) to know the level of character category self-supporting Learners in Physics learning using KKNI-based PhyCCTM learning tools developed, and (4) to know the effect of applying learning using KKNI-based PhyCCTM learning device to control class and experiment on HOTS and Independent character of Learners. The developed product uses R & D method in the form of KKNI-based PhyCCTM learning device on impulse and momentum materials covering Syllabus, RPP, Teaching Material, LKPD, HOTS Evaluation Test and Self Character Sheet. The study was conducted in SMAN 8 Yogyakarta and SMAN 1 Kasihan. The results showed that (1) PhyCCTM-based learning tools KKNI worthy of the category "Good and Very Good". (2) KKNI-based PhyCCTM learning tools can improve HOTS for learners (Sig. 2-tailed by 0.001). (3) KKNI-based PhyCCTM learning tools can enhance the independent character of learners with the category "Fair". (4) KKNI-based PhyCCTM-developed learning tools effectively improve HOTS and independent character of learners (Sig. 0.000).
The Relevance And Implications Of Metacognitive Strategy To Reading Comprehension In EFL Classroom
Authors: Amalia Eka Rizki
Published: December 2017

Metacognitive strategy plays a significant role in solving students’ problem in learning English as a foreign language by being applied to some teaching and learning activities. Its strength is on realizing and optimizing students’ awareness upon their own learning. By perceiving their own knowledge, students have control of what they have in mind and can regulate it to achieve certain purposes. This is how they can maximize their learning. In reading skill, students are always demanded to understand the texts they are reading. Thus, applying metacognitive strategy to reading activity will foster the students’ comprehension respectively. This literature review discusses the relevance and implications of metacognitive strategy to reading comprehension in EFL classroom.
The Influence Of Leadership And Performance On The Motivation Of Participants Education And Training
Authors: Yusuf Yusnidar
Published: December 2017

Participants education and training at Human Resource Development Centre of Transport Apparatus became the object of research to take the extent of the condition of leadership and performance effect on there work unit participants education and training and by SPSS through linear regression analysis showed that: Partially t-test results showed that the leadership (X1) had a strong and significant influence on employee performance (Y), for t > ttable was 4.829 > 1.96. Similarly, the X2 form of motivation showed tcount > ttable was 6.639> 1.96. The independent variable X1 (Leadership) and X2 (performance) simultaneously tested by F test strong and significant influence on the dependent variable Y (Performance Officer), since Fcount > Ftable (614.059 > 3.07). The resulted of regression equation Y = 2.254 + 0.411 X1 + 0.541 X2. The diversity of variable Y was influenced by the diversity of variables X1 and X2 for the remaining 91.7% 8.3% influenced by other factors. This was due to factors leadership and performance indispensable and always needed to obtain an increase motivation of participants education and training.
Place and contested identity: portraying the role of the place in shaping common sociopolitical identity in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh
Authors: Ali H.M. Ashraf
Published: December 2017

This research is about how a collective socio-political identity, the ‘Pahari’ (the hill people), is constructed by the ethnoculturally diversifi ed groups of indigenous people in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh. While conducting my PhD dissertation fi eldwork in the CHT, I experienced that most of the non-Bengali ethnicities use a common term ‘Pahari’ in their everyday conversations. This term derives from the Bengali word ‘pahar’, which means “hill”; and the term ‘Pahari’ is the term used by ‘the inhabitants of hills’ or ‘the hill people’ to introduce them to visitors, tourists, or in their everyday conversations. Of course, they have their own distinctive and individual ethnic identity marked by language, religion, kinship, and marriage system (e.g., Chakma, Marma, Tanchang ya). Thus, they have two different identities: the ethnic identity and the common socio-political identity. The infl uence of hills, land, forest, Kaptai Lake, and above all, the ecological system of this region on the economy and the lives of the people who live here is immense. In this research paper, I will refl ect on how a particular place, a different geographical setting, is used to bring group members of diverse ethnicities together in order to construct a common socio-political identity. Although the ‘place’ is central to the construction of this Pahari identity, social, economic, and political relations with the Bengalis appear as determining factors in adopting such collective identity by the culturally differentiating ethnicities in the CHT. Finally, I will describe how and why the Pahari identity is contested and contradictory in broader socio-political context in Bangladesh.
Archives 101: Engaging Post-Secondary Students with Primary Sources
Authors: Lonie Emily , Androsoff Ashleigh
Published: December 2017

This article documents a productive partnership between a local archives and a community college that resulted in an enhanced learning experience for students and provided an opportunity to connect the archives with an underserved audience. Students were asked to creatively commemorate the life of a soldier or nurse who served in the First World War using archival military service files as inspiration. Through the project, students developed their research and communication skills and became familiar with the functions of an archives and the utility of working with primary source documents. The project successfully blended archival research with a creative pedagogical approach and serves as a model that could be adapted to fit a diverse range of subjects, using a variety of archival collections.
Hubungan Pengasuhan Orangtua dengan Motivasi Berprestasi Siswa yang Berasal dari Keluarga Miskin di Kota Padang
Authors: Rahmawati Nila , Mudjiran Mudjiran , Yusri Yusri
Published: December 2017

Achievement motivation can encourage students to learn. In achieving success requires the support of parents. Poverty makes some parents from poor families have little time to guide the children. Consequently, parenting is not going well. This research aims to describe the relationship of  parenting and achievement motivation of students who come from poor families. This  research is quantitative descriptive with correlation metod. The population in this study are all students of SMP Negeri which in category BSM receiver in Padang. Total sample of 170 students, selected by cluster random sampling technique. Data was collected using Likert scale model measurements. Analysis of data using statistical techniques of correlation with the data collected in interval form Then analyzed using percentages. Testing the hypothesis by using the Pearson product moment correlation. The findings of this study are: (1) parenting students who come from poor families in Padang are in good enough category. (2) achievement motivation of students who come from poor families in Padang in low category. (3) There are significant positive relationship between parenting and achievement motivation of students who come from poor families. This result meant that better the care of the parents, the higher achievement motivation of student. Counselor in cooperation with school personnel and parents to encourage students increase achievement motivation.
PENGGUNAAN PENDEKATAN PROBLEM SOLVING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPS DI KELAS IV SDN 21 BATANG ANAI KABUPATEN PADANG PARIAMAN
Authors: Yulizarni Yulizarni
Published: December 2017

This research was that  aims to improve the learning outcomes of social educatio using the approach problemsolving in class IV SDN 21 Batang Anai. The approach used a qualitative and quantitative .Subjek of research were teacher and students in class IV SDN 21 Batang  Anai with 23 students.This research did in SDN 21 Batang Anai Kab.Padang Pariaman The first cyele was 66,95% increase to 81,30% in the second cyecle.Thus, approach problem solvingcan improve the learning outcomes of social education in class IV SDN 21 Batang Anai Kab. Padang Pariaman.

 
FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PELANGGARAN DISIPLIN SISWA DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP LAYANAN BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING
Authors: Ilahi Ridho , Syahniar Syahniar , Ibrahim Indra
Published: December 2017

Student’s discipline violation at SMA N X Padang are affected by internal and external  factors.  Findings  in  the  field  showed  that  many  students  broke  the  school’s discipline.  This research  is aimed to describe  internal  and external  factors  that  affected students’ discipline violation and those implications for Counseling and Guidance services. This  research  is  classified  into  quantitative  research  in  descriptive  type.  The  research subjects are 130 students who violate the discipline at SMA N X Padang. The research instrument  is questionnaire.  The findings  of the research revealed:  internal and external factors which affected violation of discipline is at medium category.
Strategi True Or False Untuk Meningkatkan Partisipasi Belajar Pkn Siswa Kelas IV SD
Authors: Diarti Prima Susi
Published: December 2017

This study is encouraged by the low marks of grade IV students at SDN 25 Batang Anai in Civic Education subject, including do discussion, propose ideas, and make conclusion. It was caused by learning that students used to experience, i.e. expository method. This study is aimed to improve students’ learning participation, especially in doing discussion, proposing ideas, and making conclusion. This is a classroom action research with two cycles. Data were collected through observation and test. Result of this study shows that true or false strategy can improve students’ learning participation. In cycle I, average score percentage of students in doing discussion is 58.92%; 49.80% for proposing ideas; and 33.92% for making conclusion. Meanwhile in cycle II, learning participation gets improvement. Average score percentage of students in doing discussion becomes 84.45%; 77.73% for proposong ideas; and 75.95% for making conclusion.
Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPS Siswa Melalui Penggunaan Media Gambar
Authors: Yenimar Yenimar
Published: December 2017

In fact, learning process in some schools still run with teacher centered condition. It caused students feeling bored and not participate actively. To create the active and enjoy learning process, one of solutions is by using media of picture. This study was conducted at 4th grade of SDN 26 Sungai Limau Kabupaten Padang Pariaman.This study is a classroom action research with two cycles. Each of cycle consists of two meetings. Procedure of this research includes four steps, i.e. planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. This study aimed to improve students’ learning achievement in social subject by implementing media of picture.Percentage of students’ learning achievement in cycle I is 67% and 81% for cycle II. Findings and analysis of data show that media of picture can improve students’ learning achievement in social subject.
Peningkatan Aktivitas Dan Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Agama Islam Peserta Didik Kelas IX SMP Melalui Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw
Authors: Irmawati Irmawati
Published: December 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan aktivitas belajar dan hasil belajar peserta didik dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam. Peningkatan aktivitas belajar peserta didik dilakukan melalui penerapan Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw.Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Masing-masing siklus terdiri dari empat pertemuan, dengan rincian sebagai berikut; pertemuan pertama, kedua dan ketiga adalah proses pembelajaran (tindakan) sedangkan pertemuan keempat tes akhir (evaluasi hasil belajar). Berdasarkan analisis data diketahui bahwa adanya peningkatan aktivitas belajar dan hasil belajar peserta didik. Dari data tes akhir siklus I diperoleh nilai rata-rata peserta didik kelas  IXA 75,5 dan pada siklus II diperoleh nilai rata-rata 76,5 ini berarti terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar apabila dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran tanpa menggunakan model pembelajaran tipe Jigsaw.  Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh dapat disimpulkan bahwa proses pembelajaran melalui pembelajaran kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar peserta didik IXA SMPN 2 Palupuh.
English Games Untuk Meningkatkan Speaking Skill Dan Motivasi Siswa Kelas X SMK
Authors: Nurbadri Nurbadri
Published: December 2017

Teaching speaking should be oriented to the vocational purpose at SMK. In reality, many students get problem to speak English and get low learning motivation. This makes them unsuccessful to get the proper jobs. The purpose of this research was to test whether the game can improve students’ speaking skill and their learning motivation at grade one of SMK Negeri 2 Sawahlunto and to find out factors influence the improvement the speaking skill and learning motivation. This research is classified into classroom action research. Data were collected through assessment, observation, and interview. The assessment was used for assessing the speaking; the observation sheet was used for assessing students’ learning motivation and then interview and field note were used for having the further information. The findings of this research have answered the research questions, that the using English game can improve students’ speaking skill and learning motivation at SMKN 2 Sawahlunto. This technique is very useful to improve students’ speaking skill and learning motivation. This technique must be applied at SMKN 2 Sawahlunto, and it is suggested that school with poor speaking skill and low learning motivation to apply and develop this method to overcome their learning English problem.
Seleksi Populasi Generasi Ke-2 (F2) Hasil Persilangan Pepaya Callina (IPB9) dan Carisya (IPB3)
Authors: Efendi Darda , Rahmat Suhartanto Muhamad , Syukur Muhamad , , Sulassih
Published: December 2017

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is known as valuable fruit, because of it high nutrientcontent and economic value. Hybrid variety of papayaresultedfrom breeding program is still limited in Indonesia. The objective of this study is to describethe second generation of papaya population generated from crossing between Callina (IPB9) and Carisya (IPB3) to find a new genotype in the small size of fruit (500-700 g). Path analysis is used for weight, width, length, total soluble solution (TSS), flesh width, seed weight, total acidity, vitamin C, and weight of 100 dry seed. The fruit length, fruit width, flesh width, and seed weight showed positive correlation on fruit weight but total soluble solution (TSS) and seed weight had negative correlation. Fruit length give highest (0.64) direct effect on fruit weight then followed by fruit width (0.32) and seed weight (0.22).These characters can be used for selection trait on small size of papaya (500-750 g). The second generation population at Center for Tropical Horticulture Studies have the opportunity become a new variety.Keywords: length, path analysis, weight, width
Roads, Lines, and Boundary Objects: A Critical Cartographic Look at the Development of the Serengeti Highway
Authors: Lovell Eric J.
Published: December 2017

In 2010, the then President of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete, announced an economic development plan to build a highway that spanned northern Tanzania. The map of the plan revealed a transportation network that traversed the Greater Serengeti–Mara ecosystem and bisected the iconic Serengeti National Park. Given the importance of the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem to conservation and savannah ecology, not to mention international tourism, the plan immediately came under worldwide scrutiny. The Tanzanian state and the Kikwete administration were lambasted, ultimately fixing the highway project in the form of polylines on maps rather than an infrastructure project on the ground. As such, the mutability of lines on maps give the highway project the flexibility to transcend conversations across institutions that span the conservation–development spectrum with limited interrogation. This article addresses the circulation of maps representing the failed highway project through various epistemic communities. My purpose is neither to advocate the development of the Serengeti Highway nor to criticize it. Rather, I use examples of Serengeti Highway maps to discuss the way cartography travels through these conversations, reflect on the international conversation surrounding the Serengeti Highway project, and explore the question of who can (and cannot) draw lines in the contested spaces of East African rangelands.
The Allegorical Machine: Politics, History, and Memory in Horacio Castellanos Moya’s El sueño del retorno
Authors: Dove Patrick
Published: December 2017

This article looks at how Paul de Man’s work on allegory and temporality can help to shed light on literary treatments of political violence, dictatorship, historical trauma and memory. Horacio Castellanos Moya’s 2013 novel El sueño del retorno [The Dream of My Return] explores the internal contradictions and limits found in one of the most influential themes in the literature of post-dictatorship in Latin America: the literary deployment of memory as a step toward truth and justice. At the same time the novel also proposes a subtle but profound critique of the legacy of militancy today.
The Object of Allegory (A Polemic)
Authors: Lezra Jacques
Published: December 2017

This article reads together Baudelaire’s poem “Le Cygne” and sections from Freud’s Mourning and Melancholia in order to argue that a pathology of melancholic allegory and the norm of grievable object loss coexist in an endless and nondialectical struggle that is to be affirmed. The allegory of melancholia translates the loss of the object into the defective principle on which—because of our structural disanalogy, because of the conflict between institution and principle at the heart of the catastrophe of representative democracy today—subjects stand forth as distinctly grievable-ungrievable objects, and on this defective concept may found ephemeral, transparent, and formal administrative modes, agencies, and instances of association. These are called, in the article, globally weak republican institutions.
Produktionsflexibilisierung 4.0
Authors: Burger Johannes , Weber Christian , Bahlinger Daniel , Bürgin Ingmar , Kempe Juan , Müller Tobias , Schnabel Ruben , Wagner Michael , Palm Daniel , Braun Anja , Reutlingen Peter Ohlhausen
Published: December 2017

Kurzfassung

Der Zusammenschluss von Unternehmen in Lieferantennetzwerken auf Basis digitaler Plattformen bietet eine Möglichkeit, der Forderung nach Flexibilität in der Industrie 4.0 nachzukommen. Anhand der Charakterisierung eines realen Lieferantennetzwerkes werden Use Cases für die Lieferantenanbindung hergeleitet. Diese dienen als Diskussionsgrundlage von Potenzialen und Herausforderungen der Anbindung, wobei sich die Frage nach der optimalen Integrationstiefe stellt. Hierzu wurde ein anwenderorientiertes Entscheidungsmodell abgeleitet.*)
Arbeitsplanung für cyber-physische Produktionssysteme
Authors: Meissner Hermann , Aurich Jan C.
Published: December 2017

Kurzfassung

Cyber-physische Produktionssysteme (CPPS) bieten große Potenziale für die wirtschaftliche Fertigung individueller Produkte. Dazu werden dezentrale Produktionssteuerungen vorgesehen, die Einfluss auf die Arbeitsplanung haben. Um Flexibilität und Produktivität des CPPS optimal zu nutzen, sind Arbeitsplanung und Produktionssteuerung integriert zu betrachten. Hierzu wird in diesem Beitrag ein Vorgehen für ein Konzept zur integrierten Arbeitsplanung basierend auf nichtlinearen Arbeitsplänen vorgestellt.
Logistische Bewertung der Montageorganisation
Authors: Felix Carolin
Published: December 2017

Kurzfassung

Die logistische Leistungsfähigkeit einer Montage ist von den Versorgungsprozessen abhängig. Dieser Beitrag stellt einen Modellierungsansatz vor, der bei der quantitativen Beschreibung von logistischen Ursache-Wirkungs-Beziehungen von Einfluss- und Zielgrößen innerhalb der Montage unterstützt. Dadurch kann zum Beispiel der Einfluss einer pünktlicheren Bereitstellung von Komponenten bemessen werden. Die Auswirkung auf den Montageprozess wird somit anhand von logistischen Zielgrößen berechnet.*)
Protective role of Nigella sativa in chemotherapy-induced alopecia
Authors: Saleem Uzma , Sabir Shakila , Ahmad Bashir
Published: December 2017

Chemotherapy-induced alopecia affects the pathological as well as the psychological aspects of the cancer patient. In the present study, the protective role of Nigella sativa was evaluated in both adult and newborn albino rats. The anagen phase was first induced. N. sativa oil, N. sativa decoction (5%, 10% and 15%) and minoxidil lotion (standard) were applied daily to the rats two days after the depilation. During the anagen VI phase of the hair follicles, alopecia was induced by giving cyclophosphamide 125 mg/kg, ip to the adult rat and 50 mg/kg to the newborn rats. Cyclophosphamide-induced the alopecia to the whole depilated area of skin in adult rat while alopecia totalis was observed in the newborn rat disease control group. N. sativa oil, N. sativa decoction (5%) showed a significant protective effect against cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia. In conclusion, it is evident that N. sativa provides significant protection against chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

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IN MEMORIAM NIKOLAJ BESPAMIATNYKH 1953 06 26–2017 11 27
Authors: Nikiforova Basia
Published: December 2017

"In memoriam Nikolaj Bespamiatnykh 1953 06 26–2017 11 27." Creativity Studies, 10(2), p. 174
Is the Young Star RZ Piscium Consuming Its Own (Planetary) Offspring?
Authors: Punzi K. M. , Kastner J. H. , Melis C. , Zuckerman B. , Pilachowski C. , Gingerich L. , Knapp T.
Published: December 2017

The erratically variable star RZ Piscium (RZ Psc) displays extreme optical dropout events and strikingly large excess infrared emission. To ascertain the evolutionary status of this intriguing star, we obtained observations of RZ Psc with the European Space Agency’s X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton), as well as high-resolution optical spectroscopy with the Hamilton Echelle on the Lick Shane 3 m telescope and with HIRES on the Keck I 10 m telescope. The optical spectroscopy data demonstrate that RZ Psc is a pre-main sequence star with an effective temperature of 5600 ± 75 K and log g of 4.35 ± 0.10. The ratio of X-ray to bolometric luminosity,

, lies in the range −3.7 to −3.2, consistent with ratios typical of young, solar-mass stars, thereby providing strong support for the young star status of RZ Psc. The Li absorption line strength of RZ Psc suggests an age in the range 30–50 Myr, which in turn implies that RZ Psc lies at a distance of ∼170 pc. Adopting this estimated distance, we find the Galactic space velocity of RZ Psc to be similar to the space velocities of stars in young moving groups near the Sun. Optical spectral features indicative of activity and/or circumstellar material are present in our spectra over multiple epochs, which provide evidence for the presence of a significant mass of circumstellar gas associated with RZ Psc. We suggest that the destruction of one or more massive orbiting bodies has recently occurred within 1 au of the star, and we are viewing the aftermath of such an event along the plane of the orbiting debris.
Scale Invariant Jets: From Blazars to Microquasars
Authors: Liodakis Ioannis , Pavlidou Vasiliki , Papadakis Iossif , Angelakis Emmanouil , Marchili Nicola , Zensus Johann A. , Fuhrmann Lars , Karamanavis Vassilis , Myserlis Ioannis , Nestoras Ioannis , Palaiologou Efthymios , Readhead Anthony C. S.
Published: December 2017

Black holes, anywhere in the stellar-mass to supermassive range, are often associated with relativistic jets. Models suggest that jet production may be a universal process common in all black hole systems regardless of their mass. Although in many cases observations support such hypotheses for microquasars and Seyfert galaxies, little is known regarding whether boosted blazar jets also comply with such universal scaling laws. We use uniquely rich multi-wavelength radio light curves from the F-GAMMA program and the most accurate Doppler factors available to date to probe blazar jets in their emission rest frame with unprecedented accuracy. We identify for the first time a strong correlation between the blazar intrinsic broadband radio luminosity and black hole mass, which extends over ∼9 orders of magnitude down to microquasar scales. Our results reveal the presence of a universal scaling law that bridges the observing and emission rest frames in beamed sources and allows us to effectively constrain jet models. They consequently provide an independent method for estimating the Doppler factor and for predicting expected radio luminosities of boosted jets operating in systems of intermediate or tens of solar mass black holes, which are immediately applicable to cases such as those recently observed by LIGO.
Duplex collecting system in a pelvic kidney - an unusual combination
Authors: Giorlando Francesca , Macchi Edoardo , Recaldini Chiara , Leonardi Anna , Fugazzola Carlo
Published: December 2017

Pelvic kidney is a relatively common renal malformation as well as duplex kidney; however the unilateral coexistence of these abnormalities is not frequently found. We present a case of a young woman with a history of hypertension in whom a pelvic and dysmorphic left kidney was discovered during ultrasound examination performed for the study of the renal arteries. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography imaging revealed a duplex pelvic kidney. This combination is very rare; we have not found a similar case reported in the literature.
Cesarean-Section Scar Endometrioma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Kocher Madison Rush , Hardie Andrew , Schaefer Amanda , McLaren Thomas , Kovacs Mark D.
Published: December 2017

Endometriomas can occur after any surgery where there is endometrial manipulation, and there are a number of reports of endometriomas developing in the abdominal wall at the site of the Pfannenstiel incision following Cesarean-section.  Although this is ultimately a histopathologically-confirmed diagnosis, preoperative imaging including ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging may be helpful in the diagnosis and assessment.  We report a pathology-confirmed case of Cesarean-section endometrioma with a classic, clinical presentation and imaging findings on computed tomography.  A comprehensive literature review and discussion of the multi-modality imaging appearance of Cesarean-section endometrioma is also provided.
Models of Decision-Making Operators of Socio-Technical System
Authors: Shmelova Tetiana , Sikirda Yuliya
Published: December 2017

In this chapter, the authors present Air Navigation System (ANS) as a Socio-technical System (STS). The authors present models of decision making (DM) operators of STS, such as the deterministic models obtained for using network planning; the stochastic models obtained for using decision-tree; models in uncertainty obtained for using criteria Vald, Laplace, Savage, Hurwicz and other. The authors presented also DM models of operators in ANS, such as the neural network models, fuzzy models, the Markov network models, GERT-models for modelling and forecasting of behavioral activity of ANS's Human-operator (H-O) in flight emergencies situation. The scenarios of developing a flight situation in case of selecting either the positive or negative pole in accordance with the reflexive theory have been obtained. They demonstrate some examples with DM's deterministic and stochastic models for engineers, pilots, air traffic controllers, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operators, managers etc. In addition, the chapter presents some examples of DM models developed by the author and students at National Aviation University.
Diagnosis and Evaluation
Authors: Kovalyov Yury N.
Published: December 2017

The accident free work of complex systems depends of the compatibility of their components. When it comes to socio-technical, this means the compatibility of the human factor with the environment and equipment, organized through a specific interface. At the same time, there is a certain contradiction: the modeling and design of equipment and interface is based on a classical mathematical apparatus, whereas its use for understanding human activity is confronted with the non-formalizability of many aspects of perception and decision-making. Elimination of this contradiction on the basis of the modeling apparatus, equally suitable for modeling all components of socio-technical systems, will open the way to improving the compatibility of components and reducing the accident rate. Therefore, the development of such a mathematical apparatus is an important problem. In this chapter is presented the modelling instrument, which is adequate to the composite open systems properties – axiomatic wave model, theory of self-organization, practical examples.
Technology Associated With Dental Prosthetics and Learning Experiences
Authors: Evans Jane Lesleigh , Myhrer Trude
Published: December 2017

Design and manufacturing of dental restorations has evolved to embrace digital technology. So too has the paradigm of learning and teaching dental prosthetics. Once a didactic teacher-driven process, it has become student-focused, reliant on collaboration and directed toward employability. This chapter describes the stages, processes, and experiences of developing a collaborative partnership to “internationalize” dental technologist curricula which led to a model for developing shared digital resources and enhanced work-integrated learning. The discussion is supported by reflection of dental technology student learning experiences from Oslo and Akershus University College and Griffith University. Issues, controversies, and problems are explored through a descriptive analysis of experiences that aim to encourage other academics to rethink curriculum design, delivery, and assessment to create international partnerships. International collaboration in higher education can provide academics with a platform to share digital resources and create flexible, transferable qualifications.
Simulated Learning Environments to Prepare for Clinical Placements
Authors: Tuttle Neil , Laakso E-Liisa
Published: December 2017

Students commencing clinical placements often have difficulty applying their knowledge to produce meaningful clinical interactions. Patient-centred simulation can provide a bridge to clinical practice but can be expensive. This chapter describes the development and evaluation of a simulated environment integrating patient-centred simulation with an online adaptive learning platform to assist students to transition from classroom to placement. Student confidence increased significantly from pre- to post-simulation in all 12 areas that were surveyed from 3.4/6 (2.9–4.2) to 3.9/6 (3.7-4.5). Ninety-one percent of students felt better prepared for placement. The activity was not assessable and students rated this aspect highly for engagement and efficacy of learning. Student marks on their subsequent clinical placement were significantly higher for professional behavior, communication, and evidence-based practice compared with previous cohorts of students who had not undertaken a similar program.
Digital Technologies for Teaching for Allied Healthcare Students and Future Directions
Authors: Rose'Meyer Roselyn , Singh Indu
Published: December 2017

Digital technologies are an integral component of the allied healthcare curricula, including dental technology, physiotherapy, pharmacy, nutrition, nursing, and laboratory medicine. Various digital technologies are implemented for the education of allied healthcare students. They have been used for curriculum design, engaging and facilitating the understanding of fundamental concepts in various disciplines, the development of active learning strategies, and designing critical thinking and clinical reasoning education. Online digital atlases and libraries provide flexible resources as study tools for students in the classroom and on industry placement. Adaptive digital learning, communication technologies, and virtual reality for teaching have become an essential component of the allied healthcare education. As students develop skills for their profession, the digital technologies have provided a platform for the documentation of their competencies and progress through industry placement, allowing academic staff to chart their progress and employers to assess the graduate competencies.
Mesoporous Silicas as Basic Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Formation of Biodiesel
Authors: Cardoso Dilson , Lorena da Silva Laura , Zapelini Iago W.
Published: December 2017

The principal aspects of the production of biodiesel using heterogeneous catalysis are presented, comparing this alternative process to conventional (homogeneous) processes and evaluating the main operational parameters. The most important techniques for the preparation and characterization of silicas with basic properties are mentioned, dividing these materials into two groups with distinct properties: as-synthesized silicas, especially the M41S family, with their pores occluded with organic cations, and functionalized silicas, with accessible pores. The catalytic properties of these silicas were evaluated in transesterifications using a model reaction and vegetable oil. Finally, a brief presentation is made of other solid catalysts with basic properties that can be used in the biodiesel production reaction.
How Social Culture Impacts Young Executive Decision Making in a Context of Uncertainty
Authors: Strang Kenneth David , Vajjhala Narasimha Rao
Published: December 2017

In this chapter, we explore social science theories that could explain how executives make decisions in contexts with a high degree of uncertainty. In particular we focus on how emerging young executives respond to risk in situations of uncertainty. First, we conduct a literature review followed by a critical analysis of socio-cultural decision-making literature. Then we performed a controlled experiment using a sample of senior university students to represent young executives. A context of uncertainty was designed which required the participants to work in small teams and make a decision based on incomplete and uncertain information about a managerial case study. In this way, we intended to illustrate what aspects of culture impacts decision making in a context of uncertainty.
Comprehensive Risk Abatement
Authors: McLaughlin Bruce D.
Published: December 2017

Conventional Analytical and Maintenance procedures are assimilated into a Comprehensive Risk Abatement Strategy comprising Process, Objectives, Balanced Progress Methodology and Lines of Communication between process and objectives. This Comprehensive Risk Abatement Strategy (Enterprise Wellness Way) is applicable to all types of enterprise (manufacturing, service and medical). This includes the various commercial products and customer support aspects of the enterprise as well as the production assets used to generate products and services. The modern wind turbine is used to illustrate the shortcomings of contemporary risk abatement strategies. The long-term viability of wind energy for the American power grid hinges on a substantial improvement in risk abatement.
Introduction to HR Research Using Statistics
Authors: Bhattacharyya Dipak Kumar
Published: December 2017

HR research through collection, collation and analysis of data, using statistics, immensely help. Even in day to day HR decision making, we need statistics. HR managers can take decisions, and so also a HR researcher can frame suitable hypothesis for getting deeper insights on specific research issue. In all HR functions, we see use of statistics can help. While for some HR researcher statistics help in finding answer to a research issue or a problem; for HR manager statistics can help in taking critical HR decisions with minimum chances of error. Thus, statistics promotes fact based approach in HR research and HR decision making. With statistics, it is also possible to take predictive HR decisions, when we simultaneously make use of HR analytics. Predictive HR decisions help in understanding the future implications of HR decisions, which help HR managers to initiate corrective actions well in advance, before the catastrophic failure in organizations.
Application of Lens Model in HRM Research
Authors: Sahoo Fakir Mohan
Published: December 2017

The appropriate use of data-gathering tools and statistical analysis is a formidable challenge in several domains of HRM research. The application of Brunswik's lens mode offers an innovative strategy in this context. Brunswik's lens model is presented and its procedural application as suggested by Hammond in terms of social judgment theory is elaborated. A broad range of application domains including multiple-cue learning, cognitive conflict, policy formation and social issues is described. Studies carried out in Indian context are reviewed. The immense possibility of application in HRM domain is indicated. The idiographic-statistical elements are pointed out. It is asserted that the application of lens model in HRM research would pave the way for greater elegance and expansion of research.
Statistics for Recruitment and Selection
Authors: Dash Sanket Sunand
Published: December 2017

Recruitment and selection processes focus on the acquisition of suitable human resources. Recruitment refers to the firm's efforts to attract the maximum number of minimally-qualified applicants while selection refers to the firm's efforts to choose competent and suitable candidates. The parameters for identifying minimally-qualified candidates come from job analysis. Statistical processes used in recruitment include summing the scores on different parameters; finding mean scores of applicants and rejecting candidates with scores below the cutoffs. The selection procedure focuses on designing tests that identify superior talent from the candidate pool. Statistical procedures used in selection include development of scales for capturing competencies, measuring the reliability of the scales, that is, how well they capture the underlying construct, measuring the validity of the scales, that is, how well the competencies relate to job performance and optimal combination of the selection instruments.
Data Reduction Techniques for Near Real-Time Decision Making in Fall Prediction Systems
Authors: Hemmatpour Masoud , Ferrero Renato , Gandino Filippo , Montrucchio Bartolomeo , Rebaudengo Maurizio
Published: December 2017

Unintentional falls are a frequent cause of hospitalization that mostly increases health service costs due to injuries. Fall prediction systems strive to reduce injuries and provide fast help to the users. Typically, such systems collect data continuously at a high speed through a device directly attached to the user. Whereas such systems are implemented in devices with limited resources, data volume is significantly important. In this chapter, a real-time data analyzer and reducer is proposed in order to manage the data volume of fall prediction systems.
Measuring irregularity index: Comparing study cast caliper method with 2D dimensional ImageJ photogrammetry and 3D STL image measurement
Authors: Makki Laith , Ferguson Donald J. , Stapelberg Roelien
Published: December 2017

Purpose

Irregularity accounts for interproximal contact point displacements and can be measured using a variety of techniques. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of three methods in relation to the “gold standard” of manual caliper measurements of plaster study casts.

Materials and Methods

Six mandibular study casts representing varying degrees of anterior crowding were measured by the same observer using four methods over the course of 5 weeks. Validity was statistically assessed with single sample statistical testing by the cast, method, and week (or combinations) and reliability was tested using intraclass reliability coefficient.

Results

The three noncaliper techniques demonstrated validity (P > 0.05) when the caliper method mean was used as the set value, but the three noncaliper methods produced means that were significantly greater when mean differences among techniques were compared to hypothetical zero. However, none of the differences were clinically significant (>0.5 mm). High reliability (reproducibility) was demonstrated (P > 0.05) with both aggregated and nonaggregated mean differences.

Conclusions

Reliability of measuring irregularity index with any of the four methods tested was high, but the validity of techniques compared to the “gold standard” method of manual caliper measurements of plaster study casts should continue to be questioned. Differences among the techniques were not clinically significant or important.
Fistule recto-vaginale et imperforation anale chez une chatte : traitement chirurgical
Authors: Bomet Jean-Pierre
Published: December 2017

L’auteur présente un cas d'imperforation anale accompagnée d’une fistule recto-vaginale chez la chatte. Après avoir déterminé la position de l’anomalie et fait des rappels anatomiques, il décrit la technique chirurgicale qui conduit à la réparation de la fistule et à la création d’un ostium anal.
A biblioteca móvel e o hábito da leitura: estudo de caso do BiblioSESC em bairros de Salvador
Authors: Jesus Ingrid Paixão de , Santos Raquel do Rosário , Sousa Ana Claudia Medeiros de
Published: December 2017

Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, cujo objetivo foi analisar se e como ocorre o incentivo ao hábito da leitura por meio das atividades do BiblioSESC. Para tanto, foi adotada a técnica de aplicação de questionário junto aos usuários, para fins de análise sobre o incentivo ao hábito de leitura em três bairros de Salvador, os quais foram contemplados com a programação da Biblioteca Móvel do Sesc em 2016. Assim, observou-se que a referida Biblioteca Móvel tem incentivado o hábito da leitura. Quanto aos leitores, estes passaram a ser protagonistas sociais, auxiliando na aproximação de outros sujeitos com a leitura.
Intersubjetividade e ontologia social nas revisões da teoria do reconhecimento de Axel Honneth
Authors: De Caux Luiz Philipe
Published: December 2017

O artigo sintetiza as revisões que Axel Honneth impôs a sua obra após a recepção crítica de Luta por reconhecimento (1992), propondo compreendê-las como passos intermediários em direção ao novo modelo crítico estabilizado em O direito da liberdade (2011), chamado por Honneth de "reconstrução normativa". Essas revisões, concentradas ao redor de uma compreensão considerada adequada da intersubjetividade e da ontologia social, escoram e justificam as decisões de método do último livro. Desde o início de sua elaboração teórica, Honneth teve de lidar com a objeção de cometer sistematicamente uma forma de falácia naturalista ao buscar o fulcro de uma teoria crítica da sociedade na experiência concreta do sofrimento. Mesmo Luta por reconhecimento ainda esteve justificadamente sujeito à mesma crítica, como Honneth viria a admitir. O objetivo das revisões levadas a cabo na década de 2000 foi sanar essa lacuna, encontrando um índice de racionalidade interno ao próprio ato de reconhecimento, bem como às normas e práticas sociais sedimentadas historicamente por relações de reconhecimento.
A nação e a arena internacional: desafios climáticos globais
Authors: Oliveira Fabio Alves Gomes de
Published: December 2017

Discussões sobre moralidade e justiça no campo internacional frequentemente, quando rejeitam a teoria realista, acabam adotando duas posições gerais possíveis: comunitaristas ou cosmopolitas. Cada qual prioriza diferentes modos de interpretação de direitos e obrigações e possuem variantes. Para a discussão aqui proposta, perceber em que medida a soberania nacional se faz valer de alguns pressupostos importantes da perspectiva comunitarista que, aqui alocada, chamaremos de defensores do estado-nação, é fundamental para compreender o modo como o estado-nação vem sendo destacado como o ator primordial das discussões no âmbito internacional. Para tal, procuraremos situar essa perspectiva em dois momentos. Ambas terão como fio condutor a leitura de um dos maiores defensores dessa perspectiva nos debates atuais sobre o tema, David Miller. No primeiro momento será analisada a obra “On Nationality” e, posteriormente, “National Responsibility and Global Justice” de modo que seja possível identificarmos mais profundamente o conceito de nacionalidade defendido por Miller e como ele se apresenta diante dos desafios globais atuais, seus avanços e também limites.
Educação e conhecimento político: duas faces de uma mesma moeda ou moedas diferentes?
Authors: Vidigal Robert Lee , Pereira Filho Álvaro João
Published: December 2017

O papel da educação formal na sofisticação política dos indivíduos é alvo de amplo debate. Entretanto, a educação, principalmente o ensino superior, fornece ferramentas para o entendimento sobre política, socializa valores cívicos e cria contatos sociais importantes para o acesso à informação, que são essenciais para a construção de um cidadão sofisticado. Utilizando-se do ESEB 2010 e 2014, avaliamos tanto a existência de efeito de cada grau de educação formal sobre o conhecimento factual de assuntos políticos. A partir dos resultados, afirmamos que a escolaridade não deve ser tratada de forma linear, já que o ensino superior aparece como divisor de águas na naturalização do mundo político, e, portanto, educação deve ser tratada através de categorias dicotômicas que represente cada grau educacional.
Notas de um erudito
Authors: Lustosa Isabel
Published: December 2017

Esta colaboração especial para o Dossiê Pensamento Político Brasileiro, organizado por Vera Cepêda, da UFSCar, e Josnei Di Carlo, da UFSC, é uma resenha do livro O índio brasileiro e a Revolução Francesa, lançado originalmente em 1937 por Afonso Arinos de Melo Franco e reeditado em 2000.
As umbandas no cordel
Authors: Andrade Junior Lourival
Published: December 2017

As diversas maneiras de se praticar a Umbanda no Brasil aparecem nos cordéis brasileiros das mais variadas formas. De forma geral, os cordelistas não conhecem a religião umbandista por dentro, já que em sua maioria são católicos, utilizando assim conceitos e preconceitos já absolutamente aceitos pelo senso comum. Neste sentido, procuramos entender a partir do universo destes cordelistas como as Umbandas são entendidas por estes poetas e como este gênero literário contribuiu para a construção de suas imagens, sobretudo de suas entidades espirituais e dos Orixás.
O Colégio Jesuíta no contexto do século XVI: formação de um novo homem
Authors: Santos Fernanda
Published: December 2017

A partir do século XVI, os colégios religiosos iniciam a sua tentativa de formar mestres e discípulos dentro do ideário religioso preconizado e dentro de uma lógica contrarreformista. A Companhia de Jesus foi uma das Ordens que mais apostou no ensino, defendendo que a educação do jovem podia promover uma nova sociedade católica. Assim, a Ordem recorreu, como estratégia de evangelização, a utilização de instrumentos normativos e homogeneizadores, tais como a RatioStudiorum, ou o uso do modus parisiensis. De acordo com Durkheim (1955), cada sociedade constrói um modelo de homem ideal, quer do ponto de vista intelectual, quer do ponto de vista físico e moral. Esse ideal, ao mesmo tempo uno e diverso, constitui a parte básica da instrução. Este artigo mostra como o colégio jesuíta inculcou normas civilizadoras, de acordo com as teorias de Norbert Elias, de forma a intervir na sociedade do seu tempo e a moldar o caráter ideal de um novo homem.