bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Multicultural Education Based on Their Social Media Use
Authors: HARK SÖYLEMEZ Dr. Nesrin , ORAL Prof. Dr. Behçet
Published: February 2020

Social media, together with the technological advances, bring a different dimension to the intercultural communication and shape the cultural perspectives and perceptions of individuals. It is seen as an important requirement that student teachers, who will take responsibility for the educational processes that include different cultural structures, should be sensitive to and informed about cultural differences. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the effects of using social media environments on student teachers’ perceptions regarding different cultures. This paper evaluates the perceptions of student teachers regarding multicultural education with respect to their use of social media environments. The study was carried out with 2152 senior student teachers from the education faculties of 10 state universities from each geographical region of Turkey in the fall semester of 2016-2017 academic year. In the study, inferential statistical approach was used to analyze the collected data. The results of the study indicated that the student teachers’ perceptions regarding the outcomes of multicultural education showed a statistically significant difference in terms of their purpose of using social media sites. In addition, the student teachers’ perceptions regarding the influence of university education on multicultural education showed a statistically significant difference in terms of the most frequently used social media site, while their perceptions regarding equality and justice showed a statistically significant difference with respect to the most frequently used social media site as well as with respect to the purpose of using social media sites.
Budget impacts associated with improving diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation in high-risk stroke patients
Authors: Orlowski Andrzei , Wilkins Julia , Ashton Rachel , Slater Ruth , Smith Wayne , Belsey Jonathan
Published: February 2020

Aim:
Estimate the 3-year budget impact in England from 2016/17 of improving nonvalvular atrial fibrillation management in high-risk stroke patients.
Materials & methods:
The Academic Health Science Network’s AF Business Case Model was used to identify detection, protection (risk assessment and treatment initiation) and perfection (optimized treatment) gaps and to project the budget impact of closing these.
Results:
Closing all gaps over 3 years could prevent 27,550 strokes. Overall, perfection gap savings were £136,650,962 and protection gap savings were £58,146,171. Detection by screening in year one could cost £149,048,676, but with stroke-prevention savings would be £47,081,047 at 3 years. Thus, total potential savings were £194,797,133 and the cost-adjusted budget impact was £147,716,086.
Conclusion:
The detection and perfection gaps are key areas for investment.
The quality of life of the older generation in Belarus
Authors: Kechyna E. A. , Filinskaya L. V.
Published: February 2020

The demographic aging of population typical for many countries requires much more financial and material resources to meet the needs of the post-working-age population. For the Republic of Belarus, the problem of population aging is highly relevant for the share of the elderly grows annually. The article focuses on the social-demographic characteristics and quality of life of the older generation in Belarus. The article is based on the data of the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus and the results of the sociological research “Belarus: Family, Stability of Family Relations, and Birth Rate in the Changing Social-Economic Conditions” conducted within the international research program “Generation and Gender”. The authors present a sociological-statistical approach to the analysis of the key characteristics of the elderly’s life in contemporary Belarus, which combines the information resources of sociology and statistics. The authors consider the general statistical data on the population aging and the elderly’s features and the sociological indicators revealing the perception of life at the older age. The assessment of the older generation’s life is presented as a set of indicators of the quality of life, which includes both objective statistical data and estimates of the older people’s satisfaction with various aspects of their life. For the first time in Belarus the quality of life of the 60-69- and 70-79-year-old cohorts is studied not only through statistical data but also taking into account their own assessments of various aspects of their lives, which allows to identify the most relevant issues for the social programs aimed at meeting the needs of the older generation.
Degradation of Computer-aided Design/Computer-aided Manufacturing Composites by Dietary Solvents: An Optical Three-dimensional Surface Analysis
Authors: Munusamy SM , Yap AU , Ching HL , Yahya NA
Published: February 2020

Clinical Relevance

Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) composite resins are susceptible to degradation by dietary solvents. Dietary counselling is prudent when placing such CAD/CAM restorations.

This study determined the effect of dietary solvents on the surface roughness (Ra) of direct, indirect, and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) dental composites. The materials evaluated were a direct composite (Filtek Z350 XT [FZ]), an indirect composite (Shofu Ceramage [CM]), and four CAD/CAM composites (Lava Ultimate [LU], Shofu Block HC [HC], Cerasmart [CS], and Vita Enamic [VE]). Specimens (12×14×1.5 mm) of each material were prepared, measured for baseline Ra, ranked, divided into six groups (n=12), and conditioned in the following media for 1 week at 37°C: air (control), distilled water, 0.02 N citric acid, 0.02 N lactic acid, heptane, and 50% ethanol-water solution. The composite specimens were then subjected to postconditioning Ra testing using an optical three-dimensional surface analyzer (G4e, Alicona Imaging GmbH, Raaba, Austria). Inter-medium and inter-material comparisons were performed with one-way analysis of variance and post hoc Bonferroni test at a significance level of α=0.05. Mean Ra values ranged from 0.086 ± 0.004 μm to 0.153 ± 0.005 μm for the various material/medium combinations. For all materials, conditioning in air (control) and distilled water generally resulted in significantly lower mean Ra than exposure to other dietary solvents. Conditioning in citric acid presented the roughest surfaces for FZ, CM, and CS. For LU, HC, and VE, exposure to lactic acid, heptane, and ethanol solution resulted in the highest mean Ra. Regardless of conditioning media, FZ had the highest and VE the lowest mean Ra compared with other composites. The CAD/CAM composites remained susceptible to surface degradation by dietary solvents despite their industrial polymerization.
The representation of female athletes in online images of successive Olympics
Authors: Jones Dianne
Published: February 2020

Photographs tell stories. They are ‘so much a part of our daily lives we rarely think about how they influence us and what that influence is’. Yet photographs, like other media images, can be used to legitimate the interests of hegemonic groups seeking to shape consensus or consent to existing social arrangements (Duncan, 1990, p. 22). A content analysis of 2004 Olympic Games coverage on the website of Australia’s national public broadcaster, ABC News Online, shows that images of female athletes outnumbered those of male athletes. However, in line with results from analysis of 2000 Olympics coverage on News Online, women competing in team sports received little recognition and females were frequently depicted as passive subjects rather than active competitors. Such under-representation for team players and stereotypical portrayals of sportswomen on News Online may instill in its news audiences the belief that women’s sports are less powerful, less interesting and thus separate and different from men’s sports.
Evaluation of a ventral and a left lateral approach to coelioscopy in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps)
Authors: Frei Samuel , Sanchez-Migallon Guzman David , Kass Philip H. , Giuffrida Michelle A. , Mayhew Philipp D.
Published: February 2020

OBJECTIVE

To compare a ventral and a left lateral endoscopic approach to coelioscopy in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps).

ANIMALS

18 adult bearded dragons.

PROCEDURES

In a randomized crossover design involving 2 surgical approaches, anesthetized bearded dragons first underwent coelioscopy with a ventral approach (left lateral of midline next to the umbilicus; animal positioned in dorsal recumbency) or left lateral approach (intercostal; animal positioned in right lateral recumbency) and then with the alternate approach. A 2.7-mm × 18-cm, 30° oblique telescope with a 4.8-mm operating sheath and CO2 insufflation at 2 to 5 mm Hg were used. Ease of entry into the coelom and ease of visual examination of visceral structures were scored.

RESULTS

Both approaches were straightforward, with the left lateral approach requiring significantly more time than the ventral approach. Scores for ease of visual examination for the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, left kidney, gonads, and fat body were good to excellent. Visual examination of the spleen and adrenal glands was difficult in most animals via either approach. The left kidney, testis, and vas deferens were easier to see with the left lateral approach, whereas the pancreas in females and gallbladder in both sexes were easier to see with the ventral approach. All bearded dragons recovered without complications from the procedures, except for one with nephritis, renal gout, and hepatic necrosis.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Both coelioscopy approaches could be safely and effectively used in bearded dragons. Choice of approach should be based on the coelomic structures requiring evaluation.
Impact of Cedzyna Reservoir on Selected Physicochemical Parameters of River Water Quality (Swietokrzyskie Mountains, Poland)
Authors: Przybylska Joanna , Kaleta Joanna , Kozłowski Rafał
Published: February 2020

The monitoring of selected physicochemical parameters and chemical composition of water was conducted in 2017-2018 in the Lubrzanka river and the Cedzyna reservoir (Swietokrzyskie Mountains, Poland). The results indicate that the impact of reservoir on the quality of river water depends on natural characteristics of the catchment as well as on the present anthropogenic pressure. Retention of water in the reservoir caused seasonally diversified changes in analysed parameters, including an increase in water temperature, retention of major ions, nutrients and trace elements. Further research is needed to assess the risk of contamination of lower course of the river with metals deposited in reservoir’s bottom sediments.
Towards Change Management in Tourism: the Evidence from North Macedonia
Authors: Hristova Snezana , Misoska Ana Tomovska , Kovachevski Dimitar
Published: February 2020

This paper investigates the perceptions and practices of managers of the tourism sector with regards to change management. It has been suggested that change management is an inevitable element for tourism businesses to increase their speed of response to market and competitive changes. Logically, it can be argued that tourism managers are best placed to initiate and facilitate this change. The primary data were obtained through a survey, carried out in tourist agencies in the Republic of North Macedonia and evaluated by using the tools of descriptive statistics and the methods of comparison, induction, deduction and synthesis. The key findings indicate that the majority of the respondents were familiar with the term change management and they implemented the change management practices. However, work still needs to be done to help the remaining companies to understand the necessity of changing the paradigm. Regarding the practical implications, this paper can serve as a stepping stone for future research that can uncover the potential, experiences and outcomes of change management in the tourism sector in the country.
Measurement Science is the Science of Sciences - There is no Science without Measurement
Authors: Witkovský Viktor , Frollo Ivan
Published: February 2020

Omnia in mensura et numero et pondere disposuisti is a famous Latin phrase from Solomon’s Book of Wisdom, dated to the mid first century BC, meaning that all things were ordered in measure, number, and weight. Naturally, the wisdom is appearing in its relation to man. The Wisdom of Solomon is understood as the perfection of knowledge of the righteous as a gift from God showing itself in action. Consequently, a natural and obvious conjecture is that measurement science is the science of sciences. In fact, it is a basis of all experimental and theoretical research activities. Each measuring process assumes an object of measurement. Some science disciplines, such as quantum physics, are still incomprehensible despite complex mathematical interpretations. No phenomenon is a real phenomenon unless it is observable in space and time, that is, unless it is a subject to measurement. The science of measurement is an indispensable ingredient in all scientific fields. Mathematical foundations and interpretation of the measurement science were accepted and further developed in most of the scientific fields, including physics, cosmology, geology, environment, quantum mechanics, statistics, and metrology. In this year, 2020, Measurement Science Review celebrates its 20th anniversary and we are using this special opportunity to highlight the importance of measurement science and to express our faith that the journal will continue to be an excellent place for exchanging bright ideas in the field of measurement science. As an illustration and motivation for usage and further development of mathematical methods in measurement science, we briefly present the simple least squares method, frequently used for measurement evaluation, and its possible modification. The modified least squares estimation method was applied and experimentally tested for magnetic field homogeneity adjustment.
Investigation of Phase Pattern Modulation for Digital Fringe Projection Profilometry
Authors: Liu Cheng-Yang , Wang Chung-Yi
Published: February 2020

The fringe projection profilometry with sinusoidal patterns based on phase-shifting algorithms is commonly distorted by the nonlinear intensity response of commercial projector. In order to solve this issue, sinusoidal width modulation is presented to generate binary sinusoidal patterns for defocusing the projection. However, the residual errors in the phase maps are usually notable for highly accurate three-dimensional shape measurements. In this paper, we propose the fringe patterns of the sinusoidal, square, and triangular periodic waveforms with seven-step phase-shifting algorithm to further improve the accuracy of three-dimensional profile reconstruction. The absolute phase values are calculated by using quality guided path unwrapping. We learn that by properly selecting fringe patterns according to the target shape, the undesired harmonics of the measured surface have negligible effect on the phase values. The experiments are presented to verify the imaging performances of three fringe patterns for different testing targets. The triangular fringe patterns are suitable for the shape measurements of complex targets with curved surfaces. The results provide a great possibility for high-accuracy shape measurement technique with wider measuring depth range.
Practical and Pastoral Perspectives on Inter-confessional Marriage in the Finnish Orthodox Context
Authors: Metso Pekka
Published: February 2020

In this article, the phenomenon of inter-confessional marriages and families is studied in the context of Finnish Orthodoxy. The focus is on the wedding services, religious upbringings and participation in Church life from the perspective of inter-confessional marriages/families: How does the ecumenical reality influence them? Sociologically, the family has a central role in relation to beliefs, religious practices and activities. The religious upbringing of most Orthodox children takes place in a family of two Christian traditions. In the lived reality of the Finnish Orthodox population, the co-existence of two traditions (Orthodox and non-Orthodox) in inter-confessional marriages is not always non-problematic. In dialogue with the Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church of Finland has aimed to promote harmony and mutual respect for the two traditions in inter-confessional families, as well as to fortify the Orthodox identity of its members.
Gemeinschaft von Verschiedenheiten – religionsphilosophische Vorüberlegungen
Authors: Oancea Dorin Zosim
Published: February 2020

Communion of diversities. Interconfessional marriages are understood as communions of diversities. It is the author´s opinion that the first three chapters of the Book of Genesis offer a model of man´s constitutive and simultaneous communion with God and the world. Each person experiences bondings with different theocosmic surroundings or spaces, able to give her/him a special identity. Postparadisiac life is marked by an also simultaneous illegitimate diminishing and enhancing of communion in all directions, included in everybody`s bonding system. The communion of diversities, mixed marriages included, participate in this process, which can be overcome only through life in Christ.
L’impact du processus de la numérisation sur ľhistoire de la traduction. Regard sur les possibilités et les défis induits par la numérisation dans ce domaine en Roumanie
Authors: Frîncu Ioana-Simina
Published: February 2020

In the context of global digital evolution, the implementation of dynamic (online) platforms seems to be essential in order to facilitate the access to rare and/or valuable documents. Insufficiently exploited as seen in the small number of requests, the digitization of these resources is a concept of important value to research activities dealing with the history of translation and not only. Consequently, digitization is likely to bring together a larger number of readers but also to reveal multiple directions of future research.
The Human Capital Dimension within the Organizational Equation. Gliding Between Virtual and Traditional Teams
Authors: Stratone Mădălina Elena , Vătămănescu Elena-Mădălina
Published: February 2020

There is a body of literature on virtual teams that is growing faster and faster; however, the knowledge about the benefits and the challenges faced by the virtual teams are still not very well outlined or thoroughly discussed. The purpose of this paper is to fill a part of the gap by reviewing specialized literature about the effectiveness of the virtual teams versus the traditional teams. Moreover, the study underlines the challenges faced by the virtual teams from different standpoints (i.e., identity, culture and diversity, leadership, communication and motivation, decision-making and conflicts, technology, creativity) and highlights the best ways/tools to cope with them. By performing this theoretical overview, the study aims to advance an articulate perspective on the organizational landscape and processes in line with today’s challenges in terms of human capital, in particular and of intellectual capital, in general. As the depicted research directions indicated, people are not ready yet to totally move to the virtual world and to give up face-to-face communication, feeling more comfortable to work within a traditional team. This situation is illustrative of the fact that there is still much to explore about the virtual teams and about how they can reach their best potential in order to be effective.
Leaflet “Memo for Churchmen” as the Source for the History of Renovationist Schism in Altai (1924)
Authors: Petrov Stanislav G.
Published: February 2020

One of the plots in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church of the time of Patriarch Tikhon is considered, when in 1924 the renewal group “Living Church” headed by priest V. D. Krasnitsky had a try to join the supporters of the patriarch. It was established that this plot was repeatedly considered in literature, but its comprehensive study became possible only after the publication of materials from the Anti-Religious Commission under the Central Committee of the Russian Communist Party of Bolsheviks and the investigative case of Patriarch Tikhon. Based on the analysis of these historical sources the article concludes that the initiators of the annexation of the “Living Church” to the patriarch were the Anti-Religious Commission and the OGPU. Their goal was to exacerbate the struggle between different parts of the Russian Orthodox Church and thereby discredit it in the eyes of ordinary believers. This paper introduces into scientific circulation and publishes a leaflet with a “Memo for Churchmen”, prepared for publication in 1924 by the renovation Altai diocesan administration. It was identified in a single copy in the State Archive of the Novosibirsk Region. The author takes into account the small circulation of 150 copies and the purpose of the church document and assumes that it was preserved only in this archive. Apparently this leaflet was a response of the Altai Renovationists to the messages in May 1924 in the central Soviet newspapers about the joining to the Patriarch Tikhon of the schismatic group “Living Church”, which was not included in a single renovation Church. This historical source testifies that not only the metropolitan, but also the Siberian dioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church took part in the new round of struggle of the renovationist schismatics and supporters of Patriarch Tikhon inspired by the OGPU.
Service People of the Border Fortress on the Volga at the Beginning of Mikhail Romanov’s Reign
Authors: Rabinovich Yakov N. , Smirnov Yury N.
Published: February 2020

The Volga cities played an important role during the Time of Troubles, but the history of Samara has not been studied enough. There is practically no information about the voivodes and the garrison of Samara from 1602 to 1614. Newly discovered sources allow to correct this gap in historiography. It is known that there were 300 gunmen in Samara and 205 gunmen came to Samara from the destroyed Saratov. Despite the frequent change of power in Moscow, Samara remained loyal to the central authorities, particularly to Tsar Mikhail Romanov elected in 1613. False Dmitry II and his son Ivan (“Vorionok”) from Marina Mnishek, who failed to gain recognition in Moscow, did not receive support in Samara. The consistent identification of the Samara garrison and its commanders with the supreme authority served as a defense against internal unrest. In the face of an external threat, this factor saved Samara from the fate of Saratov and Tsaritsyn that disappeared during the Time of Troubles. Also the courage of the defenders of Samara was supported by the prophecy of Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow, stated that the enemy would never capture this city. The article shows that in the Time of Troubles, the Samara fortress continued to be a reliable outpost on the southeastern border of Russia. The fortress had to play an important role, first of all, in the fight against internal enemies. After the liberation of Moscow from the invaders and the election of Mikhail Romanov as the Tsar ataman Zarutsky made the last serious attempt to struggle against the new dynasty in the Volga region. Before the government army went on the offensive in 1614, the rebel movement was restrained by the Samara garrison and by its voivode D. P. Pozharsky-Lopata. They also contributed to ensuring ties with the countries of the East, to the restoration of the Volga route, and eventually to the revival of national statehood. After 1614 the Samara authorities returned to “routine” duties to protect trade routes from robbers instead of fighting against the dangerous anti-government movement.
Playing Card Tax in Solikamsk Chancellery as a Reflection of Legislative Attitude toward Gambling in 18th Century
Authors: Kosmovskaya Anna A.
Published: February 2020

The problems of tax collection by voivodes offices in the 18th century at the heyday of absolute monarchy seem to be little studied at the regional level. The author organizes data on the playing card tax based on the study of income books, extracts, arrears, and other financial documents of the above mentioned period. This article presents a number of previously unknown sources. Based on them, the author concludes that there is a twofold situation: on the one hand, the state introduced prohibitive measures toward playing cards, and on the other hand, it pursued its financial interests and did not remove the records on playing card tax from account books. In the second half of the 17th century the government received income from playing card tax and did not want give up the opportunity to get this money. A complete ban on gambling was issued in 1733, which eventually led to a shortage of card collection. The author analyzes the percentage of the tax on the playing-cards among other incomes of the voivodship office and reveales a bunch of imperfections of the tax legislation and the problems of its use by local authorities. It is notable that the voivodes office did not try to actively recover the playing card tax, realizing the absence of legislative support.
Social diagnostics of information security of digital society: methodological and regulatory aspects
Authors: Kibakin M. V.
Published: February 2020

A holistic expert method of social diagnostics of information security of the Russian society, which in its methodological and regulatory framework is based on the concept of national security, as the ability of state and public institutions to resist threats to the interests of the individual, society and the state has been presented. The essence of digital society as an object of protection from adverse effects at the technological level (computer, software and hardware base of digital communications), as well as at the level of content distributed in the information and communication network “Internet” has been stated. The subjects of virtual communication in terms of their capabilities and practice of protection from adverse information impact have been described. The characteristic of various situations of social interaction, which may be threatened by unauthorized access to personal information – in financial, economic and official relations, – has been given.

A separate analysis has been made of the status of officials-subjects of the implementation of state powers in the authorities, which may be particularly vulnerable in the weak regulation © The Author(s), 2019. This is an open access article under the CC BY 4.0 license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). of malicious dissemination of false information in the information and communication network “Internet”. Special attention has been paid to the substantiation of the possibilities of early detection of information threats to the functioning of basic social institutions – social trust and stability of social relations, solidarity, civilizational identity, interfaith peace and tolerance in a complex society.

The author’s methodology has been presented in the article as a sociological research technology that includes the interpretation and operationalization of groups of information threats enshrined in the state concept of national security, the correct application of expert procedures to assess security against these threats, as well as the subsequent mathematical-statistical and logical interpretation of the data obtained. The proposals for the use of methods of social diagnostics of information security in the practice of social management in the process of transformation of modern society on the basis of digital technologies have been explained.
The use of the localization method for calculation of the robust PID regulator parameters for unmanned aircraft servo motor
Authors: Sanko A. A. , Sheinikov A. A. , Tishchenko T. A. , Smolskiy D. A.
Published: February 2020

The problem of controlling a typical nonlinear servo motor of an unmanned aercraft with non-stationary parameters using a robust PID controller is considered. The procedure for calculating the parameters of a robust PID controller based on the localization method (further - LM PID controller) for continuous and discrete control systems is studied. The influence of disturbing factors (internal and external) acting on the servo motor is considered. It is established that the main perturbations acting on the servo drive include internal perturbations, which are changes in the time constant and its gain from the temperature of the environment and the quality of the supply voltage. The simulation in the class of linear and nonlinear continuous systems showed that a servo drive with a ML PID controller has the property of robustness in the working range of changes in both the input signal and the parameters of the servo drive and controller. Simulation results showing the research are presented. When describing a servo motor with an LM PID controller in the class of linear discrete systems, its robustness is limited by a narrow range of variation of both its parameters and the quantization period of the input signal. As the degree of uncertainty in the parameters of the servo motor increases (approaching the working range of their change), the discrete system loses stability. For the synthesis of robust control circuits of an unmanned aercraft with given characteristics, mathematical dependences of the settling time and static error of a typical servo motor with LM PID controller from the quantization period of the input signal and the degree of uncertainty in its parameters are presented.
Adoption of internet of things among Malaysian halal agro-food SMEs and its challenges
Authors: Ahmad Tarmizi H. , Kamarulzaman N.H. , Abd Rahman A. , Atan R.
Published: February 2020

Safeguarding the high quality of halal food products is a new realm to explore with the
advent of new technologies. The efficiency of food industry management has boosted the
applicability of product traceability system with the aid of the internet of things (IoT).
Traceability system with the use of IoT has facilitated food industry players in managing
their product information along the supply chain. As one of the halal food industry key
players, halal agro-food small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are reportedly yet to
embrace the adoption of IoT. With IoT, halal agro-food SMEs supply chain has
undoubtedly provided a trusted platform. However, halal related issues and scandals in the
market are recurring persistently. Besides, the emergence of IoT in the agriculture sector
requires active involvement by halal agro-food SMEs. Thus, the objective of this study
was to investigate the adoption of IoT among Malaysian halal agro-food SMEs and its
challenges. A self-administered questionnaire was employed to gather data from selected
158 halal agro-food SMEs. Descriptive analysis, mean score analysis, and Pearson
correlation analysis were carried out to analyze the data. The results showed a lack of IoT
adoption among halal agro-food SMEs in managing their business activities. The SMEs
were also found to be low tech-savvy users of IoT in managing their halal products.
Therefore, a vast improvement is needed in implementing IoT among Malaysian halal
agro-food SMEs.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN IPA BERBASIS KURIKULUM 2013 UNTUK MELATIH LITERASI SAINS SISWA SMP
Authors: Inzanah Inzanah , Ibrahim Muslimin , Widodo Wahono
Published: February 2020

The purposes of this study are to develop science learning material based on Curriculum 2013 to try science literacy of students in junior high school and then describe it. The learning material is developed by adapting Dick and Carey development model and the research design is One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Try out of this research uses sample that are consist of 21 students with 2 observers and 2 validators. Research findings showed that component of learning material that are developed are valid, 80% score in readability and 10,6% score in difficulty. The learning material is practical in learning process. Average score of all activities in learning implementation is 3,6 with very good category. The learning material is also effective to try skill of student’s science literacy until 4th levels. Students involve in learning process actively and give positive response in those learning. The conclusion of this research is science learning material based on curriculum 2013 in fluids pressure and it application in daily life matter can be used to try science literacy of students in class VIII Junior High School properly.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran IPA berbasis Kurikulum 2013 untuk melatih literasi sains siswa SMP dan kemudian mendeskripsikannya. Perangkat dikembangkan dengan mengadaptasi model pengembangan Dick and Carey, sedangkan rancangan uji coba yang digunakan adalah One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Penelitian uji coba  ini menggunakan sampel 21 siswa dengan 2 orang pengamat serta 2 validator. Temuan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komponen perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan adalah valid, memiliki tingkat keterbacaan sebesar 80% dan tingkat kesulitan yang rendah yaitu 10,6%. Perangkat pembelajaran yang dihasilkan praktis digunakan dalam pembelajaran yang terlihat dari tingginya skor rata-rata kesuluruhan keterlaksanaan pembelajaran adalah 3,6 dengan kategori sangat baik. Perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan juga efektif untuk melatih kemampuan literasi sains siswa sampai pada level 4. Begitu pula dengan aktivitas siswa yang dominan aktif dalam pembelajaran, siswa juga memberikan respon positif terhadap kegiatan pembelajaran. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian uji coba ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran IPA berbasis Kurikulum 2013 materi tekanan zat cair dan penerapannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari layak digunakan untuk melatih literasi sains siswa SMP kelas VIII.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN FISIKA DENGAN MODEL INKUIRI TERBIMBING UNTUK MELATIHKAN KETERAMPILAN PROSES SAINS SISWA SMA PADA MATERI FLUIDA STATIS
Authors: Ayuningtyas Putri , W.W Soegimin , Supardi Z.A. Imam
Published: February 2020

This study aims to produce a feasible, practical, and effective Physics learning materials with guided inquiry models to facilitate high school students science process skills on the static fluids. The learning materials were try outed to the class XI SMA Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Surabaya in the second semester of the academic year 2013/2014 with the replication of three classes which are class XI-IPA 1, XI-IPA 2, and XI-IPA 3. This research is the development research, with four D models. The trial design using one-group pretest-posttest design. The results were obtained: (1) the validity of learning materials were good category; the readability student textbook and worksheets were good category; (2) learning performance was good category; student’s activities were categorized to students centered learning; (3) students gave the positive mastery of learning with high gain scores; all students are quite able to practice skill process throught the performance test. Based on the result and discussion of this research, it can be concluded that the Physics learning materials with guided inquiry models to facilitate science process skills of high school students on the static fluids were feasible, practical, and effective to be used at learning process. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan perangkat pembelajaran Fisika yang  layak, praktis, dan efektif dengan model inkuiri terbimbing untuk melatihkan keterampilan proses sains siswa SMA pada materi fluida statis. Perangkat pembelajaran tersebut diujikan terhadap siswa kelas XI SMA Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Surabaya tahun pelajaran 2013/2014 dengan replikasi tiga kelas yaitu kelas XI-IPA 1, kelas XI-IPA 2, dan kelas XI-IPA 3. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan, dengan model 4-D. Rancangan ujicoba perangkat menggunakan one group pretest-posttest design. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) validitas perangkat pembelajaran berkategori baik; tingkat keterbacaan buku ajar siswa dan lembar kegiatan siswa berkategori baik; (2) keterlaksanaan RPP berkategori baik; aktivitas siswa menunjukkan pembelajaran yang berpusat pada siswa; (3) respon siswa positif terhadap proses pembelajaran; 93% siswa mencapai ketuntasan hasil belajar dengan skor peningkatan yang tinggi; seluruh siswa sudah cukup mampu untuk berlatih keterampilan proses melalui tes kinerja. Berdasarkan hasil dan diskusi penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran Fisika dengan model inkuiri terbimbing untuk melatihkan keterampilan proses sains siswa SMA pada materi fluida statis layak, praktis, dan efektif digunakan dalam pembelajaran.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS INKUIRI TERBIMBING MENGGUNAKAN SIMULASI PhET UNTUK MEREDUKSI MISKONSEPSI SISWA
Authors: Kohar Soelastri , Jatmiko Budi , Raharjo Raharjo
Published: February 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri terbimbing dengan menggunakan program simulasi PhET yang layak untuk mereduksi miskonsepsi siswa. Pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran menggunakan model 4-D yang direduksi menjadi 3-D dan diujicobakan di tiga kelas XI SMAN 4 Surabaya tahun pelajaran 2015/2016 dengan one group pretest posttest design.  Pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, tes, dan angket.Data dianalisis menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Temuan penelitian yaitu: (1) Validitas: (a) Validasi RPP kategori baik, BAS kategori cukup baik, LKS kategori baik, Tes Uji Miskonsepsi umumnya valid; (b) Rata-rata keterbacaan BAS sebesar 59,8% dan LKS sebesar 71,3%; (c) Rata-rata tingkat kesulitan BAS sebesar 32,5% dan LKS sebesar 34,3%; (2) Kepraktisan meliputi: (a) Perangkat pembelajaran ditinjau dari keterlaksanaan RPP berkategori baik, dan (b) Tingkat aktivitas siswa dikategorikan baik (3) Keefektifan yang meliputi: (a) hasil tes uji miskonsepsi dengan N(g) 0,73; dan hasil analisis uji statistik  one-way ANOVA, yaitu : 1) tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan penurunan miskonsepsi dari ketiga kelas, 2) N-Gain penurunan miskonsesi siswa dialami pada masing-masing kelas (b) Respon siswa terhadap KBM adalah positif. Berdasarkan hasil temuan dalam penelitian ini, disimulkan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran listrik dinamis dengan model inkuiri terbimbing layak digunakan oleh siswa SMA untuk menurunkan miskonsepsi siswa.
IMPLEMENTASI FUZZY C-MEANS CLUSTERING DALAM PENENTUAN BEASISWA
Authors: Rahakbauw Dorteus L. , Ilwaru Venn Y. I. , Hahury M. H.
Published: February 2020

Logika fuzzy merupakan salah satu komponen pembentuk Soft Computing, yaitu suatu cara yang tepat untuk memetakan suatu ruang input ke dalam suatu ruang output. Dalam banyak hal logika fuzzy digunakan sebagai suatu cara untuk memetahkan permasalahan dari input menuju output yang diharapkan. Dalam penelitian ini logika fuzzy digunakan untuk penentuan beasiswa dengan metode Fuzzy C-Means. Untuk mendapatkan beasiswa, ada beberapa kriteria yang harus dipenuhi. Adapun kriteria yang ditetapkan adalah semester, IPK, jumlah tanggungan orang tua, penghasilan total orang tua, dan alat transportasi. Untuk itu diperlukan suatu Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) yang dapat memperhitungkan segala kriteria yang mendukung pengambilan keputusan guna membantu, mempercepat dan mempermudah proses pengambilan keputusan.
The Application of Simple Accounting Format In Tradisional Shop
Authors: Dedeh Dedeh , Akbar Dendy Syaiful , Putra Rizka Andhika
Published: February 2020

This study offers to determine the ability of 20 types of MSMEs to trade in the environment around the Universitas Galuh Ciamis campus. The research method used was an experimental method, in which we applied a simple accounting format to their business. The analysis technique used is a different test (t-test) through scores obtained from test results to them before and subsequently applied to a simple accounting format. The results obtained show their low skills in preparing financial statements, as evidenced by the tests before applying a simple accounting format obtained an average score of 27.80. After applying the accounting format, improvements are made to those who prepare financial statements using a simple accounting format. From the test results applied a simple accounting format, obtained an average score of 71.20. So it can be concluded from the changes that occur before and after applying a simple accounting format for MSMEs in the type of business in the environment around the Universitas Galuh Ciamis campus.
Rooftop Recipes for Relating
Authors: Fikry Noha
Published: February 2020

The article explores the particularly lively rooftops of Cairo through which interspecies intimacies unfold. On these rooftops, various animals (such as chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, goats and rabbits) are raised to be later eaten and consumed for sustenance. I expose the various patterned modalities, terms and codes bringing these different species together in their sustained long-term relationships. I follow these interspecies relations as they narrate wonders of life and death, collaborations, various instantiations of home, social gift exchanges, marital rituals and grieving patterns. Rooftop recipes for relating slowly cook these human-non-human relations as uniquely embedded in a socioecological intricate awareness of surrounding environments of neighbours and families, but also of trees, waste, changing seasons, aging species and growing parents.
Sveta Ema Krška i Trakošćan
Authors: Vrkić Žura Slavica
Published: February 2020

Car Heinrich II. darovao je u Bambergu dana 16. travnja 1015. godine savinjskom grofu Wilhelmu, starijem sinu svoje nećakinje, koruške kneginje Eme od Friesacha i Zeltschacha, vilu Trakošćan i 30 kraljevskih seoskih gazdinstava te sve što on, car, posjeduje na području Wilhelmove markgrofovije između rijeka Save, Savinje, Sutle i Mirne. Wilhelmova majka Ema rođena je 983. godine na dvorcu Peilenstein (slov. Pilštanj) od oca Elgelberta von Peilensteina i majke Tute. Odrasla je na dvorcu cara (sv.) Heinricha II. i njegove žene (sv.) Kunigunde. Udala se za Wilhelma II. od Friesacha, Zeltschacha i Truxena. Nakon pogibije obojice sinova (1030.) i smrti supruga (1036.) osnovala je veliki broj crkava, podigla ženski benediktinski samostan u Gurku (Krško) te omogućila osnivanje krške biskupije. Veliki dio svojih posjeda poklonila je salzburškom biskupu Baldwinu u svrhu osnivanja benediktinskog samostana u Admontu. Pokopana je u novoj kripti krške katedrale 1174., beatificirana 1287., a kanonizirana 1938. god., iako je proces proglašenja sveticom počeo već sredinom 15. stoljeća. Među dvorcima koje je poklonila krškoj biskupiji nije naveden Trakošćan. Umrla je na Dan sv. Petra i Pavla 29.lipnja, ali joj se blagdan slavi dva dana ranije, 27.lipnja. Zaštitnica je trudnica, slijepih i nepokretnih osoba. Atributi su joj ruža i katedrala, a ponegdje i povelja koju drži u rukama. Svojom sveticom smatraju je Slovenci, Austrijanci i Nijemci. Nakon smrti njezinog supruga Wilhelma II. savinjski markgrof postaje Emin rođak grof Askuin Plain. Njega nasljeđuje sin Starhand I., a Starhanda I. sin Starhand II. koji je imao braću Ulrika, Weriganda i Bernarda. Starhand II. u ratnom pohodu gubi svoju markgrofoviju, a dobiva je Pilgrim Hohenwart. Njegov sin Ginter kratko vrijeme vlada savinjskom markgrofovijom, da bi je ponovo preuzeo Pilgrim. Nakon Pilgrimove smrti car Konrad III. tu markgrofoviju 1149. predaje Otokaru I. Štajerskom. Tim činom je Celje zvanično sjedinjeno sa Štajerskom. Godine 1341. u Münchenu car Ludwig IV. imenuje Miroslava [Friedricha] Savinjskog prvim celjskim grofom. Celjski grofovi će vladati ukupno 115 godina. Nakon pogibije posljednjeg celjskog grofa Ulrika II. 1456. god. posjedi celjskih grofova se dijele. Češki plemić Jan Vitovec postaje kapetan celjske grofovije. 1459. od cara dobiva Krapinu, a godinu dana kasnije i Zagorsku grofoviju. Udovici Ulrika II. Katarini car namjenjuje, među ostalim, i nekoliko hrvatskih mjesta, dok je ostatak „mjesta, trgova i gradova“ koji su bili u vlasništvu celjskih grofova, a nalazili se na području Hrvatske, vraćen hrvatskoj kruni. Među njima je naveden i Trakošćan (Trakenstein).
Politik nach Präferenzlage oder pragmatisches Problemlösen? Landesregierungen und die Unterbringung von Asylbewerbern (1995-2016)
Authors: Bauer-Blaschkowski Svenja
Published: February 2020

Während asylpolitische Entscheidungen des Bundes als ideologiegetrieben beschrieben werden, gelten die Kommunen seit Jahrzehnten als Vorreiter einer pragmatischen Asylpolitik. Unklar ist bislang, wodurch die Asylpolitiken der Bundesländer geprägt werden. Dieser Fragestellung geht das vorliegende Papier anhand der Einflussfaktoren auf die Unterbringungsart von Asylbewerbern nach. Es wird zunächst angenommen, dass Unterbringungspolitiken durch länderspezifischen sozioökonomischen Problemdruck geprägt werden. Kontrastierend wird ausgehend von der Parteiendifferenzhypothese argumentiert, dass unterschiedliche Landesregierungen die Unterbringungsart von Asylbewerbern gemäß ihren policy- und vote-seeking- Motiven verschiedenartig ausgestalten, diese im Wählerstimmenwettbewerb mit rechtspopulistischen Parteien aber restriktiver ausrichten. Die Befunde gepoolter Zeitreihenanalysen von 1995 bis 2016 zeigen, dass demografischer Problemdruck, steigende Asylbewerberzahlen und wirtschaftliche Ressourcen die Art der Unterbringung nur teilweise erklären. Vielmehr wird sie insbesondere durch SPD und Union entsprechend ihren ideologischen Motiven beeinflusst. Auf asylkritischere Einstellungen ihrer Stammwählerschaft reagieren beide mit einer restriktiveren Unterbringungspolitik. Im Wettbewerb mit der AfD verändern die Unionsparteien ihre Unterbringungspolitik restriktiv, die SPD dagegen permissiv.
Tick-borne rickettsioses in Europe – a review
Authors: Borawski K , Dunaj J , Pancewicz S , Król M , Czupryna P , Moniuszko-Malinowska A
Published: February 2020

ABSTRACT
Tick-borne rickettsioses are emerging diseases in Europe. The Mediterranean region is endemic for rickettsioses, but the disease can also occur in other European countries.
Ticks can be a vector of these bacteria. Spotted fevers caused by rickettsiae have nonspecific symptoms and are difficult to diagnose. The results of serological tests are positive many days after the onset of symptoms. PCR method can be useful in the diagnostic process. In the article we discuss the problem of rickettsia in Europe.

STRESZCZENIE
Riketsjozy przenoszone przez kleszcze są stosunkowo nowymi chorobami w Europie. Region śródziemnomorski jest endemiczny dla riketsjoz, ale choroby mogą również występować w innych krajach Europy.
Kleszcze mogą być wektorem tych bakterii. Gorączki plamiste wywoływane przez riketsje mają niespecyficzne objawy i są trudne do zdiagnozowania. Wyniki testów serologicznych są pozytywne wiele dni po wystąpieniu objawów. Przydatność w diagnostyce może wykazać metoda PCR. W artykule omawiamy problem riketsji w Europie.
Electrical Wire as a Foreign Body in a Male Urethra : A Case Report
Authors: Islam MW , Khan SA , Islam MF , Rashid MM , Alam MS , Hooda MN , Saha P , Shahjamal S , Habib R , Asaduzzaman M , Siddique AB , Ali M
Published: February 2020

Self-inflicted foreign bodies in the male urethra and urinary bladder are an emergency that urologists may rarely have to face. A case of an electrical wire inserted in the male urethra and coiled in the bladder is presented here. A 33-year-old male presented with the inability to void and bloody urethral discharge after having introduced a long electrical wire in his urethra for masturbation 6 hours earlier. He had made several unsuccessful attempts to remove it. We know that variety of these objects may be impressive and removal of the foreign body may be quite challenging requiring imagination and high-level surgical skills. In this case an electrical wire was used and the diagnostic as well as the therapeutic steps for its removal are presented here.
Bangladesh Journal of Urology, Vol. 14, No. 2, July 2011 p.62-64