bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physical ability in bariatric patients - improvement needed by supervised and individual approach
Authors: Pintar Tadeja , Carli Tanja , Godnov Uroš , Kaliterna Niko , Štotl Iztok
Published: April 2018

Introduction: Physical activity (PA), exercise, and lifestyle intervention are basic interventions to reduce short- and long-term surgical and non-surgical complications in bariatric patients. The purpose of our study was, first, to evaluate the importance of individualized, professionally guided training, encouraging PA, and subsequent positive effects of physical ability and body composition following a structured and supervised exercise program.

Methods: A total of 11 morbidly obese male (n = 4) and female (n = 7), aged 30–54 years, previously subjected to bariatric surgery, were recruited and subjected to 10-weeks structured and supervised exercise protocol with nutritional counseling and motivational support, consisting of twice weekly aquatic and outdoors training sessions. The same protocol was applied to the control group but without supervision, counseling and support. Blood analyses, basic anthropometric measures, body composition analyses, and physical fitness tests were performed before and after the exercise protocol.

Results: The weight, body fat, BMI, systolic and diastolic pressures were mildly decreased after the exercise program, while sit-to-stand, handgrip, and one leg stance scores showed mild increase after the exercise program.

Conclusion: Obese bariatric surgery patients may benefit from structured, supervised exercise program with nutritional counseling and motivational support. Further studies with larger number of participants are needed to confirm the results.
Effects of strength, stretching and balance home exercise program on quality of life of people with knee osteoarthritis
Authors: Kapetanović Amila , Horić Adila , Avdic Dijana , Jaganjac Amila , Softić Emina
Published: April 2018

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess effects of strength, stretching and balance home exercise program (moderate intensity, performed once a day, five times a week) on quality of life of people with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: Participants with knee osteoarthritis performed physical therapy for a period of two weeks at the Department for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The study group (n=30) continued to perform exercise program at home while the control group (n=30) did not continue the exercise program. The participants in the study group performed strength, stretching and balance exercises of moderate intensity, once a day, five times a week, for a total of eight weeks. The Short Form-36 Health Questionnaire (SF-36) was used to examine the effects of exercise program.

Results: There was no the difference between the average value of quality of life in all examined areas (physical functioning, role limitations due to physical problems, role limitations due to emotional problems, vitality/energy, mental health, social functioning, physical pain, perception of general health) at the beginning of the study between the study group and control group (p>0.05 in all eight areas). The difference between the average value of quality of life at the beginning and end of the study was statistically significantly higher in the study group compared to the control group (physical functioning p=0.0001; role limitations due to physical problems p=0.0001; role limitations due to emotional problems p=0.0001; vitality/energy p=0.0001; mental health p=0.0001; social functioning p=0.0001; bodily pain p=0.0001; perception of general health p=0.0001).

Conclusion: Home exercise program consisting of strength, stretching and balance exercises, of moderate intensity, performed once a day, five times a week is effective in improving quality of life of people with knee osteoarthritis.
Amblyopia and associated problems
Authors: Kononova Nadezhda E. , Somov Evgenij E.
Published: April 2018

Both earlier and now amblyopia associated with strabismus, remains a significant problem in pediatric ophthalmology, as evidenced by the large number of works, dedicated to this question, and not very high efficiency of treatment of patients with this disease. In our view, the current definition of amblyopia is very vague, as not clearly indicate its origin and distinctive clinical features. Different views on the essence of amblyopia has caused the emergence of several different classifications. So, E.S. Avetisov (1968), for example, proposes to assess the severity of amblyopia according to the reduction of central vision, and E.E. Somov (1997) – saving the character of his vision. And it is, as you know, is an integral indicator of the functional status of the visual analyzer. This is a really important point, because, as a rule, an essential companion of amblyopia of any origin are violations detected in binocular vision. Thus, good results of held pleoptic, that physicians usually evaluate the treatment outcomes of children with strabismus, should not be considered as final. We evaluated the functional status of the organ of vision of 91 children with amblyopia, associated with strabismus. In addition to the standard for such cases methods, we also used others – new or in our modification: the determine the of the nature of vision with Bagolini glasses, indication of the nature of visual fixation, of critical flicker fusion frequency (CFFF), evaluation the nature of visual fixation, optic coherence tomography (OCT) of the macular zone of the retina. Identified in the visual status of examined children of this age specialties allowed to develop for those who have a central visual fixation, adequate therapeutic algorithms, presented below.
Stories that Nourish: Minnesota Anishinaabe Wild Rice Narratives
Authors: Katanski Amelia V.
Published: April 2018

Anishinaabe manoomin (wild rice) narratives maintain core aspects of Anishinaabe identity and epistemology, constituting Anishinaabe gikendaasowin (knowledge). Ranging from aadizokaanag to more contemporary dibaajimowinan, these narratives describe the close historical, spiritual, ecological, and material relationships between Anishinaabe communities and manoomin and demonstrate the importance to Anishinaabe self-determination of maintaining such connection. Manoomin feeds the people, and stories by Jim Northrup, Heid Erdrich, Linda LaGarde Grover, Gerald Vizenor, and Winona LaDuke, among others, propagate manoomin gikendaasowin, which supports Anishinaabe food sovereignty activism that seeks to protect and maintain manoomin and provide the nourishment that helps Anishinaabe communities to thrive.
Translational pharmacology: role and its impact
Authors: Kumar Sumit , Sattigeri Bhagya M.
Published: April 2018

Translational Pharmacology is a newly evolved branch as an extension of clinical pharmacology. Translational Pharmacology aims to move the results of the molecular pharmacological research to the patient level, which is focussed on developing the new drug that correlates with the patient needs. The basic objective is to study the changing trends from experimental to clinical pharmacology. It also helps to gather data from the preclinical studies, so as to have accurate and effective dosing in the critical clinical trials. Thus, we can conclude that Translational Pharmacology tries to bridge the gap between the basic molecular research studies in pharmacology to the clinical trials. This also reduces the time and economic burden on research. Thus, it helps in translating the knowledge from the basic animal studies to the bedside patient studies.
Loneliness and internet addiction in doctors and medical students: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Ardiç Cüneyt , İnecikli Sibel , Hatipoğlu Celile
Published: April 2018

Background: Our aim in this study is to determine the level of internet addiction in medical school students and primary care physicians and the factors affecting them.Methods: A 68 physicians and 167 students participated in this descriptive study. The participants were administered the young ınternet addiction test, UCLA loneliness scale and asked to respond to survey questions about their ssociodemographic characteristics, and the relations were evaluated with appropriate statistical methods.Results: It has been identified that playing games online, surfing the internet aimlessly and loneliness score affected internet addiction regardless of other variables (p<0.05). A statistically significant correlation between addiction level and age (r= (-0.341), p<0,001), loneliness score (r=0,284, p<0,001) and online time (r=0,387, p<0,001) has been discovered.Conclusions: In this study, it was found statistically significant that students with internet addiction stayed online for long periods of time and it seemed in line with the criteria observed in substance use disorders such as longer duration of use than intended and not being able to spare time for other activities.
Clinicopathological pattern of soft tissue sarcoma in a tertiary health institution in North Western Nigeria
Authors: Malami Aliyu Usman , Okuofo Ehiosa Charles , Oluchukwu Okwonna Charles , Sahabi Sadiku Malami
Published: April 2018

Background: Soft tissue sarcomas are a rare group of heterogeneous tumours that consist of several neoplasia which differentiate into different cell lines. They could arise from the mesodermal or ectodermal embryonic germ layers. Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue tumour in the paediatric age group in most studies, while in adults, malignant fibrous histocytoma, liposarcoma and fibrosarcoma are seen to be more predominant. The study aims to highlight the histological patterns, clinical presentation, associated risk factors and the patients’ performance status at presentation.Methods: This is a 5-year retrospective between the period of 2010 to 2015 of all cancer patients diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma, seen in the department of radiotherapy and oncology, a tertiary health centre in Sokoto Nigeria. Data collected included socio-demographic, histological type, clinical features, and performance status.Results: A total of 123 patients were reviewed during the study period of 2010 to 2015: males were 81 (65.9%) and females were 42 (34.1%), with a male to female ratio of 1.93:1. The commonest histological type in both the adult and paediatric age group was rhabdomyosarcoma. Most patients presented with a swelling as seen in 62 (50.4%) cases. The extremities were the commonest site of involvement, with the lower limbs consisting 41 (33%) of the total patients reviewed.Conclusions: Rhabdomyosarcoma was the most predominant histological type of soft tissue sarcoma seen over the review period and was seen in both the paediatric and adult age groups as the commonest type.
Lipid profiles among Plasmodium falciparum infected, non malarial febrile patients and volunteers
Authors: Kullu Bipin K. , Majhi Chakradhar , Pradhan Butungeshwar , Swain Deepak K.
Published: April 2018

Background: Acute falciparum Malaria infected patients show wide ranges of metabolic derangement including changes in serum lipid profiles. The exact mechanisms of this derangement in serum lipid profiles are still poorly understood. Objective was to study the lipid profiles among acute plasmodium falciparum infected patients.Methods: It was a Prospective observational comparative study. A total of 100 patients were consecutively taken in the study. Fifty Non- malaria febrile cases and 50 healthy volunteers were taken as control group. Baseline lipid profiles were estimated in all cases at the time of admission and at the end of one week. Data were collected and analyzed.Results: There were 100 diagnosed cases of falciparum malaria and 50 non malarial febrile and 50 healthy volunteers taken as control group. Complications was present in 50 and 50 were uncomplicated. Serum total cholesterol, HDL and LDL levels were significantly low in falciparum malaria patients, and serum TG and VLDL levels were higher than control. There were no significant changes in mean serum lipids profiles in survived and deaths cases.Conclusions: The derangement in lipid profiles in falciparum malaria was characteristic and specific for the disease. Characteristic changes were lower HDL, LDL and total cholesterol levels and higher TG and VLDL levels in comparison to control groups. Changes are more pronounced in complicated falciparum Malaria and persisting till the end of the week. These findings may be of diagnostic and prognostic value.
Predictors of smokeless tobacco consumption among women: a community based study in a slum of Kolkata
Authors: Dasgupta Aparajita , Pal Manika , Paul Bobby , Bandyopadhyay Lina
Published: April 2018

Background: Tobacco consumption is one of the major preventable causes of death in India. Use of smokeless tobacco (SLT) is associated with oral and other cancers, adverse reproductive outcome and cardiovascular diseases. Prevalence of SLT consumption varies widely in different countries including India affecting people of different sex and age groups with varied socioeconomic, cultural and educational background.Methods: A community based, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted in a slum of Kolkata with the aim of determining the prevalence of SLT use and its predictors among women aged 15 years and above, by simple random sampling 159 study participants were selected. Interviews of the participants were conducted using structured questionnaire. Data were summarised and adjusted with descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analysis in SPSS (version 16).Results: The prevalence of current SLT use was found to be 36.5%. On multivariable logistic regression, it was observed that there was significant association between SLT use and increasing age AOR (CI) 2.578 (1.131-5.876), lower SE status AOR (CI) 2.332 (1.076-5.054), lower educational level AOR (CI) 2.76 (1.163-6.295) and poor knowledge about SLT. AOR (CI) 2.191 (1.066-4.503). Quit attempt in last one year was 18.9% while missed opportunity for counselling by health care providers was 79%.Conclusions: Emphasis on IEC activities and stringent legislation in addition to the existing strategies of the national program are recommended. All efforts should be made to bring the women from behind the curtain and educate them about hazards of SLT consumption.
Early outcomes of posterior cruciate retaining primary total knee arthroplasty in patients of osteoarthritis in Indian population
Authors: Dash Sunil Kumar , Mishra Sanket , Tripathy Sumanyu , Sharma Manish , Das Aurobinda
Published: April 2018

Background: Total knee replacement arthroplasty today has become the final treatment option for patients with unsalvageable, severely arthritic, painful and deformed knees. In India the numbers of such surgeries are steadily on the rise with bulk of the patients being relatively younger group. Amongst several factors affecting the kinematics of knee, variations in surface geometry and the retention or sacrificing the posterior cruciate ligament is considered especially important. The role of the retaining a PCL on the demographic, clinical and functional parameters of a patient undergoing TKA remains controversial. The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of cruciate retaining primary total knee arthroplasty in patients of osteoarthritis in relation to demographic, clinical and functional parameters.

Methods: 20 knees from 12 patients of osteoarthritis including 8 females and 4 males in age group 45-80 years were operated with cruciate retaining implants. The pre and postoperative evaluations were done radiologicaly and clinically using new knee society score. Patients were followed up for minimum 1 year.

Results: evaluations of patients revealed good postoperative improvements at subsequent follow up in comparison to preoperative scores. The average range of movement improved by 43.3 degree. The objective, patients satisfaction and functional score improved with scores of 89, 34 and 89.7 at 1 year follow up. The walking distance and staircase climbing, squatting scores also did well. Age did not seem to affect overall outcomes with males having slightly better postoperative scoring overall.

Conclusions: In Indian population when the patient is young, high demanding, the retention of cruciate ligaments gives excellent postoperative functionality and objectivity and should be always considered as first choice surgery.
Management of avascular necrosis of femoral head by core decompression
Authors: Sanap Amol , Rabari Yash B. , Teja Vijay , Shah Siddharth
Published: April 2018

Background: Avascular necrosis (AVN) is defined as cellular death of bone components due to interruption of the blood supply; the bone structures then collapse, resulting in bone destruction, pain, and loss of joint function. The head of femur is the most common bone affected by avascular necrosis. Our aim is to study results of core decompression and bone grafting in avascular necrosis of femoral head.

Methods: The present study was performed at Pravara Rural Hospital, a constituent hospital of Rural Medical Collage at Village Loni, Rahta and district: Ahamadnagar. The study includes patients who underwent core decompression and bone grafting in avascular necrosis of femoral head at Department of Orthopaedics, Pravara Rural Hospital from June 2015 to June 2017.

Results: In our study majority of the patients belongs to the group of 31-40 years and most of them were males. Male female ratio was 4:1. Out of 20 patients, 6 of them were unilaterally involved rest 14 had bilateral involvement. Out of 28 hips of bilateral involvement 6 were grade III and IV Ficat and Arlet. That 6 were not considered as they come in grade III & IV of FICAT & ARLET classification. So we study 28 hips only.

Conclusions: The average success rate was 82.61% after core decompression and bone grafting. The patients who had less than 60 Harris hip score on presentation had poorer outcome. Patients who had less than 80 degrees of flexion had also poorer outcome.

 
Novel laccase-like multicopper oxidases from the fungus Myrothecium roridum - production enhancement, identification and application in dyes removal
Authors: Jasińska Anna , Góralczyk Aleksandra , Soboń Adrian , Długoński Jerzy
Published: April 2018

The aim of the study was to overproduce, identify and apply in dyes removal of a novel laccase-like multicopper oxidases (LMCOs) from Myrothecium roridum. LMCOs production was enhanced by modifying the medium and adding copper ions. After purification two proteins, LMCO1 and LMCO2, with molecular masses 46,7 and 66,3 kDa were discovered. The peptides analysis by mass spectrometry revealed that they belonged to the cupredoxin superfamily. Characteristic peptide sequences were obtained for MCOs and bilirubin oxidases. The crude enzymes were applied for dyes decolorization. Supplementation with 1 mM of vanillin allowed almost complete elimination of Indigo carmine within 3 hours. The dye was removed from solution containing metals, surfactants and organic solvents. The in-gel assessment of the activity and decolorization ability of MCOs followed by protein extraction and SDS-PAGE confirmed that only LMCO2 was responsible for the dye removal. MCOs produced by Myrothecium sp. have been poorly studied before. The obtained results increase the knowledge on this subject and may contribute to the development of an eco-friendly method of dyes elimination.
Beyond weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy: improvement in health-related quality of life
Authors: DİLEKTAŞLI Evren
Published: April 2018

Objectives: Obesity and
related diseases are increasing and with the bariatric procedures both the
excess weight and the prevalence of these related diseases are decreasing. Both
obesity and related diseases lead to impairment on health-related quality of
life of the patients. We aimed to evaluate the short-term effects of sleeve
gastrectomy operation on health related quality of life in patients that were
operated for morbid obesity. Methods: Prospectively 62 patients
that had sleeve gastrectomy operation enrolled in the study. The percentage of
excess weight loss (%EWL) and the percentage of excess BMI loss (%EBMIL) were
calculated 6 months after the operation. Anthropometric data and
obesity-related co-morbidities were recorded. SF-36 questionnaire was used in
order to evaluate the general health quality of the patients. Results: The mean age of the patients was 37 years and the majority of the patients
were female (74.2%). At the postoperative 6th month, mean %EWL was
calculated as 52.7% and mean %EBMIL was 60.1%. Six months after the
operation, with the significant weight loss achieved, obesity-related
co-morbidities were improved. Short Form-36 subscale scores at 6 months following the operation
were observed, when compared with the preoperative scores (all p< 0.001). The mean physical health
score significantly improved from 46.1 to 83.6 and the median mental health
improved from 52 to 84, just 6 months after the sleeve gastrectomy operation. In
multiple regression analysis %EWL was found to be a significant determinant of DMental
health (B coefficient 0.490, p = 0.025) and D Physical health (B coefficient 0.388, p = 0.047) after adjusting for gender, age, smoking, obstructive sleep apnea
syndrome, hypertension, diabetes
mellitus and coronary disease. Conclusions: With the successive
weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy, at the postoperative 6th month,
the physical and mental health-related quality of life was significantly
improved. Early and expedited regain of this quality of life after the
operation is important for the patients and their social surroundings. Moreover
it is important for the countries to decrease the medical expenses and increase
labour productivity.
Wetlands: The living waters-A review
Authors: Arya S R , Syriac Elizabeth  K
Published: April 2018

Wetlands are the link between land and water which provide imperative services to living forms. There are different kinds of wetlands around the world performing vivacious functions like water conservation, food supply, cultural value, biodiversity hotspots, pollution abatement etc. Nevertheless, increasing human population has lead to urbanization and land use changes resulting in climate change and pollution and ultimately in wetland destruction. Henceforth, conservation of wetlands is significant; for that at the international level Ramsar convention was steered and selected most important wetlands in the world which are under destruction. India has 26 Ramsar sites. Particulars regarding different kinds of wetlands, its significance, conservation and major wetlands in India are reviewed in this paper.
Impact of climate change (heat stress) on livestock: adaptation and mitigation strategies for sustainable production
Authors: Das S. K
Published: April 2018

It is reported sporadically in different countries of the world including India that climate change has adverse effect on livestock productivity, particularly on milk production and growth which is reflected in meat production indirectly. Climate Change poses formidable challenge to the development of livestock sector in India. The rise in temperature between 2 to 3 °C over the entire country together with increased humidity resulting from climate change is likely to aggravate the heat stress in dairy animals resulting in reduced growth and milk production. Quantification of these potential impacts of climate on livestock production allows producers to gain a better understanding of the magnitude of the changes in production levels and potential indicators of livestock response, on which managemental actions depend. Economic losses resulting from temperature-induced reductions in production may justify adaptation and mitigation of adverse impact of climate change on animal. So in this paper impact of climate change on feed intake, production, reproduction, physiology, disease occurrence in livestock, poultry etc were discussed. Moreover different adaptive and mitigation measures were discussed to reduce adverse negative effect of climate change for sustainable livestock production
PCR based detection and Biofilm formation of Salmonella from fresh coriander leaves (Coriandrum sativum)
Authors: Rabins S Leonal , Bhattacharya A , Ajay kumar V J , Vijayan C
Published: April 2018

The aim of the study was to detect Salmonella from coriander leaves by polymerase chain reaction, determine biofilm formation and antimicrobial resistance profiling of the isolates. Four Salmonella isolates were recovered from the total of 60 samples. The isolates were confirmed by PCR. The confirmed isolates were subjected for biofilm production assay and showed that all Salmonella isolates were able to form biofilm. Biofilm forming isolates were also subjected for antimicrobial resistance profiling. Three isolates were showed sensitivity against norfloxacin (92.5%). One was showing sensitivity against cefotaxime (90%). All the four isolates were showing complete resistant to ciprofloxacin, nalidixicacid, chloramphenical, gentamicin and cephalexin. Clindamycin and ofloxacin were showed sensitivity 20%. The finding of this study shows that coriander leaves are potential host for the transmission of Salmonella to human and animals. The ability of the isolates to form biofilm reveals the potential of the isolates to persist on the green leafy vegetables and the pathogenic status of the isolates as well as ability to resist antimicrobial chemotherapy
Design aspect of temperature controlled piston extrusion system for formation of peda- milk based sweet
Authors: Singh G. , Singh M. , Sawhney I.K. , Minz P.S.
Published: April 2018

A piston extrusion system was designed for formation of peda (milk based sweet). The system is comprised of a jacketed cylindrical barrel, piston, cylindrical die, and temperature controlled water circulator. Piston mechanism was used for pressurized extrusion of the peda into disc shape using cylindrical die. Rotary type cutting blade was used to cut the formed peda’s at the bottom of the die. Developed system was evaluated on the basis of barrel temperature (26, 30 and 34°C), pressure (270, 540, 810 kPa) and die geometry (1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2). Temperature and moisture content of peda mix were the critical factors affecting formation of peda. Quality of extruded peda sweets pieces were judged on the basis of weight, density, geometrical features (diameter and sphericity), deformation and edge sharpness.
Structural Changes in the Performance of Gum guar in India
Authors: Manjunatha N. , MLokeshay H.a , Deshman Jagrathi B.
Published: April 2018

Gum guar is an economically important pulse crop of Indian economy. Keeping the importance of gum guar production in to consideration the present study was undertaken to investigate the growth in gum guar area, production and productivity in India and along with peeping into the export trends of gum guar production from India. In order to fulfill the objectives of the study, secondary data on gum guar area, production, productivity and export scenario were obtained from various sources for India. The results of the study brought out that the total gum guar area, production and productivity of gum guar in India is positive with 5.30, 10.87 and 2.84 per cent, respectively from 2005-06 to 2014-15. Also, the export growth in volume and value terms is positive with 18.62 and 48.6 per cent during the same period. The increased export growth in gum guar is mainly attributed to its increasing demand from oil exploration and shale gas production in the world.
“Você é o que Google diz que você é”: a vida editável, entre controle e espetáculo
Authors: Sibilia Paula
Published: April 2018

Este artigo retoma o debate acerca do “direito ao esquecimento” que alguns usuários da internet solicitam a buscadores como Google e Yahoo. O que se pede, nesses casos, é que sejam apagados certos dados pessoais referidos a situações do passado que, embora sejam verdadeiros, o demandante considera que prejudicam a sua reputação. As discussões em torno deste assunto parecem sugerir que estão se consumando algumas transformações importantes nos modos como nos relacionamos com as lembranças próprias e alheias, abrindo o horizonte (moral e legal) para uma “memória editável”, cujo critério de veracidade reside na exposição ao olhar dos outros. Trata-se de uma reflexão ensaística que propõe uma perspectiva genealógica sobre o fenômeno, em diálogo com autores fundamentais dos séculos XIX e XX, tais como Benjamin, Bergson, Borges, Debord, Deleuze, Foucault, Freud e Nietzsche.
Apontamentos epistemológicos a propósito da crise brasileira
Authors: Medina Cremilda Celeste de Araújo
Published: April 2018

Tendo em vista a compreensão do Jornalismo entre as narrativas da contemporaneidade, imerso em um conjunto de limitações epistemológicas - paradigmas vencidos, observação carente de experiências presenciais e análises precipitadas ou provenientes de reducionismos mentais -, este artigo busca, a partir de uma leitura integral dos periódicos Folha de S. Paulo e Estado de S. Paulo, no primeiro semestre de 2017, encontrar a manifestação de uma voz autoral que assine a voz coletiva no que tange a crise brasileira. Percebe-se, nesta leitura cultural, que é no Jornalismo de opinião que a imaginação criadora perante o caos alimenta quebras da razão analítica aprisionada pela esfera conceitual dada. O toque ensaístico se manifesta contrário, reticente, pluralista perante as afirmações/certezas estabelecidas. Conclui-se com uma proposta: o estímulo à reportagem-ensaio. Nela, o repórter que ousa a observação-experiência ensaia a compreensão sutil inspirada na responsabilidade ética, na qualificação técnica e na criatividade estética, permitindo romper com os reducionismos vigentes.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KONTEKSTUAL RELATING, EXPERIENCING, APPLYING, COOPERATING, AND TRANSFERRING (REACT) DENGAN SIMULASI VIRTUAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN FISIKA DI SMA (MATERI MOMENTUM, IMPULS DAN TUMBUKAN KELAS X SMAN 2 JEMBER)
Authors: Nisa Firdha Choirun , Lesmono Albertus Djoko , Bachtiar Rayendra Wahyu
Published: April 2018

AbstractThe purpose of this research were to examine the effect of contextual learningmodel of Relating, Experiencing, Applying, Cooperating, and Transferring (REACT)with Virtual Simulation to critical thinking ability and student learning activity inSenior High School. The type of this research was experimental research using posttest only control group design. Population in this research was the tenth gradestudents of SMAN 2 Jember. The data were collected by observation, documentation,interview and test. The data were analyzed using Independent Sample T-Test withSPSS 24. The results showed that the average value of critical thinking ability ofexperimental class was 81,15 and control class was 69,91. In result of activity valueof experiment class was 86,943 and control class was 79,934. This study can beconcluded REACT learning model with virtual simulation have an effect onsignificance to critical thinking ability and student activity in physics learning insenior high school.Keywords: Contextual learning model of REACT, virtual simulation, criticalthinking, student learning activity
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL BERBASIS SAINTIFIK UNTUK MELATIH KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PADA MATERI GERAK HARMONIS DI SMAN BALUNG
Authors: Ulandari Fitria Sulvi , Wahyuni Sri , Bachtiar Rayendra Wahyu
Published: April 2018

AbstractThis research was a development research to produce a development productin the form of scientific based module to train critical thinking ability. 4D was used tobe the development model consisting of 4 stages, but in this research only on untilthird stage that defined, design, and develop. Instrument used in this research wasvalidation sheet, student response questionnaire, and critical thinking ability test.Based on the results of expert validation analysis found that the validity criterion of88.19%, which was at the validity level was very valid and the result of user validationanalysis was known that the validity criteria obtained is 100% and the validity levelwas very valid. The result of pretest and posttest analysis showed that the average NGain score is 0.53 which was in the medium category. Then for the student responseof scientific-based module got a positive response of 88.68%. So the scientific-basedmodule had very practical criteria used in learning.Key word: scientific, validation, student respon, critical thinking.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL IPA BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL KOPI PADA POKOK BAHASAN USAHA DAN ENERGI DI SMP
Authors: Safitri Aida Nurul , Subiki Subiki , Wahyuni Sri
Published: April 2018

AbstractScience module based on local wisdom of coffee was an alternative on developlearning tools by integrating local wisdom into science materials. This research wasa development research using Plomp development model that was adjusted into 4phases. The purposes of this research were to describe the validity of science modulebased on local wisdom of coffee, effectiveness and student's response. Theeffectiveness of science module was calculated from aspects of cognitive learningresult and student learning acitivities. The data collection methods were validation,test, observation, questionnaire and documentation. Science module based on localwisdom of coffee on material work and energy in Junior High School was valid withfinal validation result 4.39. Field trials were conducted in class VIIIA Argopuro 2Suci Junior High School with total of 39 students. The result of classical learningachievement was 82.05% and total percentage of student learning activity was84.33% with very active category. Both values indicate that science modules basedon local wisdom of coffee on material work and energy in Junior High School effectivewere viewed from aspects of learning result and student learning activities. Thenstudent's response got very good response with percentage of response was 84.62%.Keywords: Science module, local wisdom, validity, effectiveness, student’s response
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN ULAR TANGGA BERBASIS ANDROID PADA POKOK BAHASAN GEJALA PEMANASAN GLOBAL UNTUK PEMBELAJARAN FISIKA DI SMA
Authors: Guterres Indah Kurnia Nur Pratiwi , Sudarti Sudarti , M Maryani , Putra Pramudya Dwi Aristya
Published: April 2018

AbstractThis research was a developmental research. The product of this research was inthe use of an android -based snake and ladders as a learning media on the topic of globalwarming phenomenon in senior high schools. This research were developed by Borg andGall method that modified into 5 step: (1) study literature, (2) planning, (3) designing (4)validation and revision, and (5) testing media and final revision.The results showed thatthe use of an android -based snake and ladders as a learning media can be valid,practically anf effective for use. This can be seen from the validation assesment criteriagets valid with a assesment scores reached 4,552. The practically assesment showed frompercentage 93,33 % with a criteria practice indicating that the media was good for useaccording with the teacher implementation planned learning and also showed frompercentage 80,64 % with a criteria practice indicating that study activity learning washigh. The effectiveness assesment showed from improvement student learning outcomeswith the average of N-gain score was 0,73 which was in the high category.Keywords: effectiveness, practicality, android based snake and ladder, validity
PENGEMBANGAN LKS IPA BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL KOPI PADA POKOK BAHASAN USAHA DAN ENERGI DI SMP
Authors: Sari Rosita , Harijanto Alex , Wahyuni Sri
Published: April 2018

AbstractThe purpose research and development of students worksheets science based onlocal wisdom of coffee on the subject effort and energy were described validity of product,described critical thinking skill of students and described students response. Thisworksheets arranged with indicators of critical thinking were interpretation, analysis,inference, evaluation, explanation, and self regulation. The design of this research anddevelopment by Sugiyono that was (1) potential and problem, (2) data collection, (3) theproduct design, (4) validation design, (5) revision design, (6) testing products, and (7)revision products. The techniques of data collection were validity, test, questionnaire,and documentation. The result showed that (1) the students worksheets science based onlocal wisdom of coffee was very valid and value of validation 86,43 % it can be usedwithout revision; (2) the students worksheets science based on local wisdom of coffee waseffective to increase critical thinking skill of students and value indicators of criticalthinking skill 72,99 % with good predicate, and N-gain value 0,47 with medium category;and (3) the students worksheets science based on local wisdom of coffee was verypractically to students and the value of students response 85,98% with very goodcategory.Key word: local wisdom, validity, critical thinking, students response
Effects of Form-Focused Instruction in the Flipped Classroom Model on Non-English-Majored Graduates’ English Writing
Authors: Lou Yougen , Li Zejuan
Published: April 2018

This paper reviewed a one-term experiment made with a new writing teaching method, form-focused instruction(FFI), in the flipped classroom model) used in teaching English writing to 102 first-year non-English-majored graduate students from Yangtze University as participants. The participants in the control group, CG, were taught by the traditional English writing method: grammar-translation teaching method and the participants in the treatment group, TG, were taught by the new English writing teaching method of FFI. The results showed that 1) Compared with a traditional English writing approach for CG, FFI in the flipped classroom model used in teaching English writing for TG did a better job in enhancing students’ English writing ability; 2) There were significant differences between males in CG and TG, and females in CG and TG; 3) Participates in TG held positive opinions towards FFI in the flipped classroom model in English writing.
KARAKTERISASI KELISTRIKAN AIR PAYAU DAN AIR SUNGAI SEBAGAI BAHAN ELEKTROLIT
Authors: Suciyati SW , Warsito Warsito , S Amir , S Arif , AM Giri , AP Gurum
Published: April 2018

Abstrak

Air payau dan air sungai memiliki potensi sebagai sumber energi alternatif terbaharui. Studi kelistrikan mereka berhasil dilakukan menggunakan prinsip elektrokimia sel volta, yaitu dengan membuat pasangan elektroda disusun secara seri dalam 20 kotak persegi panjang. Elektroda yang dipakai adalah tembaga (Cu), dan seng (Zn), sedangkan sebagai elektrolit adalah larutan air payau dan air sungai. Karakteristik bahan elektrolit diketahui melalui pengukuran tegangan dan arus yang mengalir pada LED (1,2 watt) yang diletakkan pada rangkaian sel elektroda. Pengambilan data pengukuran dilakukan selama 3 hari dengan selang 2 jam.  Hasil pengukuran dan analisis untuk kombinasi elektroda Cu-Zn, menunjukkan air payau memiliki daya kelistrikan lebih besar daripada air sungai, dengan rasio 12,008 : 5,84 (hari pertama) dan 1,752 : 0,572 (hari ketiga). Nilai ini  juga menunjukkan bahwa air payau sebagai larutan elektrolit mampu menghasilkan energi untuk menghidupkan LED selama 72 jam  dengan nilai rata-rata intensitas LED yaitu 322,8 lux.

Kata-kata kunci: elektrolit, air payau, sel elektroda, intensitas LED

Abstract

Brackish water and river water have the potential as an alternative renewable energy source. Their electrical studies have been successfully conducted using the electrochemical principle of voltaic cells, by making electrode pairs arranged in series in 20 rectangular squares. Electrodes used are copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn), while as an electrolyte is some brackish water and river water. The characteristic of the electrolyte material is known by measuring the voltage and current flowing on the LED (1.2 watt) placed on the electrode cell circuit. Taking measurement data is done for three days with 2 hour interval. The results of measurement and analysis for Cu-Zn electrode combinations have shown that brackish water has greater electrical power than river water, with a ratio of 12.008: 5.84 (day one) and 1.752: 0.572 (third day). This value also shows that brackish water as electrolyte solution has been able to produce energy to turn on the LED for 72 hours with an average value of LED intensity of 322.8 lux. 

Keywords: electrolyte, brackish water, electrode cell, LED intensity
Safety supports on employee safety voice
Authors: Herachwati Nuri , Sulistiawan Jovi , Alfirdaus Zainiyah , Anggara Bagus , Atsiruddin Ruslananda Muhammad
Published: April 2018

The present research aims to assess the influence of supervisor and colleague support on employee safety voice based on the social exchange theory and the effect of employee safety voice on employees’ satisfaction towards the organization. The data were collected from 302 bus drivers in Java, Indonesia. The data were then processed using a multiple regression analysis technique. The results indicate that supervisors have a significant negative effect on the action of voicing safety concerns by employees, while coworkers do not have any significant effect in relation to employees voicing their safety concerns. Furthermore, employee safety voice has also been found to have a significant negative effect on employee satisfaction towards their company.
BALESARI CULTURE AND LANGUAGE (BCL) SEBAGAI KATALISATOR DESA WANA WISATA BALESARI
Authors: Faradisa Farikah , Katrini Yulia Esti , Baihaqi Imam
Published: April 2018

Wana Wisata of Balesari village has huge potential to be developed into a national and even international tourist village. Balesari village is also categorized as a virgin, and it still has many local wisdoms that can be a special attraction for domestic visitors and also foreign tourists if the community of Balesari can manage it properly and maximally.. The focus of the contribution of Tidar University to the community is to serve the community to support the development of rural areas, one of them is Wana Wisata of Balesari Village. The development of villages is focused on Balesari Culture and Language activities that is cultural and linguistic conservation that manifests in awareness of activities, training, and cultural and linguistic assistance to become a tourist icon in Balesari village. In addition gradually over a period of 3 years, Balesari Culture and Language programs will also conserve the culture and language based on local wisdom in the village of Balesari gradually as a catalyst that will participate in improving the development of Balesari Wana Tourism Village.

 

Desa Wana Wisata Balesari memiliki potensi yang sangat besar untuk dapat dikembangkan menjadi sebuah desa wisata bertaraf nasional bahkan internasional. Desa Balesari juga dikategorikan masih perawan, masih terdapat banyak kearifan lokal yang dapat menjadi daya tarik tersendiri bagi para pengunjung domestik apalagi wisatawan asing apabila masyarakat dapat mengelolanya dengan baik, maksimal, dan profesional. Fokus kontribusi Universitas Tidar kepada masyarakat adalah melakukan pengabdian kepada masyarakat untuk mendukung pembangunan wilayah perdesaan salah satunya adalah Desa Wana Wisata Balesari. Pembangunan desa tersebut difokuskan dalam kegiatan Balesari Culture and Language yaitu konservasi budaya dan bahasa yang mewujud dalam kegiatan penyadaran, pelatihan, dan pendampingan budaya dan bahasa agar menjadi ikon wisata di desa Balesari. Selain itu secara bertahap dalam jangka waktu 3 tahun, program Balesari Culture and Language juga akan melakukan konservasi budaya dan bahasa berbasis kearifan lokal yang terdapat di desa Balesari secara bertahap sebagai katalisator yang akan ikut mempercapat laju perkembangan Desa Wana Wisata Balesari.
Pemberdayaan Paralegal Aisyiyah Ranting Sukodono dalam Pendampingan Korban Kekerasan Perempuan dan Anak
Authors: Warjiyati Sri
Published: April 2018

Research work and lecturer’s dedication that is realized with paralegal training activities to assist victims of violence against women and children. Facilitation of litigation and non litigation related materials to paralegals includes social analysis exercises, fact-finding, fact-organizing, reporting and briefing of formal and material law, among others criminal law, civil law, state administration law, criminal procedure law, civil and legal law state administrative events. Paralegals are taught so that they can mapping problems, building communication strategies, and networking to gain support in providing assistance to victims of violence. The next stage is for the continuous delivery of materials, training, and interaction between researchers and participants working together either directly or online until the participants have successfully accompanied them to the legal process.

 

Kerja penelitian dan pengabdian dosen yang diwujudkan dengan aktivitas pelatihan paralegal untuk melakukan pendampingan korban kekerasan perempuan dan anak. Dilakukan fasilitasi materi terkait litigasi dan non litigasi kepada paralegal meliputi latihan analisis sosial, pencarian fakta, pengorganisasian fakta, laporan, dan pembekalan hukum formil dan materiil antara lain hukum pidana, hukum perdata, hukum administrasi negara, hukum acara pidana, hukum acara perdata dan hukum acara tata usaha negara. Paralegal diajarkan sehingga mampu melakukan pemetaan masalah, strategi komunikasi, dan membangun jejaring untuk mendapatkan dukungan dalam melakukan pendampingan terhadap korban kekerasan. Tahap berikutnya adalah untuk penyampaian materi, pelatihan, dan interaksi terus menerus antara peneliti dan peserta bekerja sama baik secara langsung atau online sampai peserta berhasil melakukan pendampingan sampai menuju proses hukum. 
Penguatan Nilai-Nilai Wawasan Kebangsaan bagi Calon Jamaah Haji
Authors: Ernawati Briliyan , Saifudin Saifudin , Arafat Mohammad Tajuddin
Published: April 2018

The enthusiasm of Indonesian society to fulfill the worship of hajj is the reason for the long queue of quota of pilgrimage. Therefore, strong commitment is needed for Hajj pilgrims in improving services to pilgrims Hajj. One form of service is the assistance in the form of guidance of pilgrims held by Hajj pilgrims in their respective areas. Hajj pilgrimage during this only focus on the hajj manasik only. In the history of Islam in Indonesia shows that Haj is one of the effective path in the process of disseminating knowledge and understanding of Islam to Indonesia. The method used in this activity is by using the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method. The result of this activity is that pilgrims are in need of this kind of provision to fortify them from radical Islamic ideology especially those that lead to the movement to establish an Islamic caliphate. All elements must play an active role in counteracting this movement that is by strengthening the values of national insight for prospective pilgrims jama'ah. Hajj Guidance Group (KBIH) should be able to play a role in overcoming this problem.

 

Antusias memasyarakat Indonesia untuk menunaikan ibadah hajimenjadi alasan panjangnya antrean kuota ibadah haji. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan komitmen yang kuat bagi penyelenggara haji dalam meningkatkan pelayanan kepada jamaah haji. Salah satu bentuk pelayanan tersebut adalah pendampingan dalam bentuk bimbingan manasik haji yang diselenggarkan oleh penyelenggara haji di daerah masing-masing. Pendampingan jamaah haji selama ini hanya fokus terhadap manasik haji saja. Dalam catatan sejarah Islam di Indonesia menunjukkan bahwa haji merupakan salah satu jalur yang efektif dalam proses penyebaran keilmuan dan paham Islam ke Indonesia.Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah bahwa calon jamaah haji sangat memerlukan pembekalan semacam ini untuk membentengi mereka dari ideologi islam radikal lebih-lebih yang mengarah pada gerakan mendirikan khilafah islamiyah. Semua elemen harus berperan aktif dalam menangkal gerakan ini yaitu dengan menguatkan nilai-nilai wawasan kebangsaan bagi calon  jama’ah haji. Kelompok Bimbingan Ibadah Haji (KBIH) harus mampu berperan dalam mengatasi masalah ini.