bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Epidemiological and Molecular Characterization of an Invasive Group A Streptococcus
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32.2 Outbreak
Authors: Cornick Jennifer E. , Kiran Anmol M. , Vivancos Roberto , Van Aartsen Jon , Clarke Jenny , Bevan Edward , Alsahag Mansoor , Alaearts Maaike , Bricio Moreno Laura , Jenkinson Howard F. , Nobbs Angela H. , Anson James , Kadioglu Aras , French Neil , Everett Dean B.
Published: March 2017

An
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32.2 invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS) outbreak occurred in Liverpool from January 2010 to September 2012. This genotype had not previously been identified in Liverpool, but was responsible for 32% (14/44) of all iGAS cases reported during this time period. We performed a case-case comparison of
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32.2 iGAS cases with non-
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32.2 control iGAS cases identified in the Liverpool population over the same time period to assess patient risk factors for
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32.2 iGAS infection. The
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32.2 iGAS cases were confined to the adult population. We show that homelessness, intravenous drug use, and alcohol abuse predisposed patients to
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32.2 iGAS disease; however, no obvious epidemiological linkage between the patients with
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32.2 iGAS could be identified. Comparative whole-genome sequencing analysis of
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32.2 iGAS and non-
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32.2 control isolates was also performed to identify pathogen factors which might have driven the outbreak. We identified 19 genes, five of which had previously been implicated in virulence, which were present in all of the
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32.2 iGAS isolates but not present in any of the non-
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32.2 control isolates. We report that a novel
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32.2 genotype emerged in Liverpool in 2010 and identified a specific subset of genes, which could have allowed this novel
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32.2 genotype to persist in a disadvantaged population in the region over a 3-year period.
On the Construction of Fast Steffensen-Type Iterative Methods for Nonlinear Equations
Authors: Kiyoumarsi Farshad
Published: March 2017

This paper aims at providing new modifications of Steffensen’s scheme for solving nonlinear equations. The new general approach is discussed in detail theoretically. It is observed that a super fast R-order along with an interesting computational efficiency index will be achieved. Dynamical behaviors of the schemes are given to show an enlarged radii of convergence. Some experiments are also brought forward to support the given theory.
Monohydroxyphthalocyanines as potential precursors to create nanoscale optical materials
Authors: Tolbin Alexander Yu. , Pushkarev Victor E. , Tomilova Larisa G. , Zefirov Nikolay S.
Published: March 2017

This work summarizes the achievements in the use of monohydroxyphthalocyanines for the preparation of stable J- and H-type dimers with covalent and non-covalent bonding of the macrocycles. A modified approach for the monohydroxyphthalocyanines preparation is given. Target compounds have a tendency to nanoaggregation with distinguishing optical properties which are useful for developing the next generation of optical materials.
Understanding Human Autoimmunity and Autoinflammation Through Transcriptomics
Authors: Banchereau Romain , Cepika Alma-Martina , Banchereau Jacques , Pascual Virginia
Published: March 2017

Transcriptomics, the high-throughput characterization of RNAs, has been instrumental in defining pathogenic signatures in human autoimmunity and autoinflammation. It enabled the identification of new therapeutic targets in IFN-, IL-1- and IL-17-mediated diseases. Applied to immunomonitoring, transcriptomics is starting to unravel diagnostic and prognostic signatures that stratify patients, track molecular changes associated with disease activity, define personalized treatment strategies, and generally inform clinical practice. Herein, we review the use of transcriptomics to define mechanistic, diagnostic, and predictive signatures in human autoimmunity and autoinflammation. We discuss some of the analytical approaches applied to extract biological knowledge from high-dimensional data sets. Finally, we touch upon emerging applications of transcriptomics to study eQTLs, B and T cell repertoire diversity, and isoform usage.
When an Easy Thing Goes Wrong: Foreign Body Induced Granuloma-Associated Scleritis Following Pterygium Surgery
Authors: Coelho Pedro , Menezes Carlos , Rodrigues Pedro , Gonçalves Rita , Maio Tiago , Moreira Jorge , Tenedório Paula
Published: March 2017

Purpose: To report a case of pterygium surgery with conjunctival autograft followed by focal necrotizing scleritis due to foreign body entrapment in the scleral bed. Case Report/Results: This is a case report of a 76-years-old male patient who underwent nasal pterygium surgery and developed focal necrotizing scleritis secondary to foreign body entrapment under conjunctival autograft. One month following surgery, slit-lamp examination demonstrated a progressive thinning of the surgical area with focal inflammatory signs. A small synthetic fiber was identified to be trapped under the graft. A second intervention was performed with foreign body removal and a new conjunctival graft. Despite the surgery, focal scleral melting continued to progress and the patient was placed under systemic corticotherapy and submitted to amniotic membrane graft with epithelial side up. During the follow-up period there was a good tissue response. Conclusion: Despite being a safe and quick procedure, pterygium surgery can sometimes elicit new challenges.
Bibliotecas escolares - práticas alternativas
Authors: Pinto Lourival Pereira
Published: March 2017

Resenha de: GRACIOSO, L. (Coord.). Bibliotecas escolares: práticas alternativas. Araraquara: Junqueira & Marin, 2016. 269 p. Disponível em: .
Myocardial Viability
Authors: Gewirtz Henry , Dilsizian Vasken
Published: March 2017

Myocardial responses to acute ischemia/reperfusion and to chronic ischemic conditions have been studied extensively at all levels of organization. These include subcellular (eg, mitochondria in vitro); intact, large animal models (eg, swine with chronic coronary stenosis); as well as human subjects. Investigations in humans have used positron emission tomographic metabolic and myocardial blood flow measurements, assessment of gene expression and anatomic description of myocardium obtained at the time of coronary artery revascularization, ventricular assist device placement, or heart transplantation. A multitude of genetic, molecular, and metabolic pathways have been identified, which may promote either myocyte survival or death or, most interestingly, both. Many of these potential mediators in both acute ischemia/reperfusion and adaptations to chronic ischemic conditions involve the mitochondria, which play a central role in cellular energy production and homeostasis. The present review is focused on operative survival mechanisms and potential myocardial viability molecular imaging targets in acute and chronic ischemia, especially those which impact mitochondrial function.
Taxonomic Studies Using Multivariate Analysis of Eriobotrya Based on Morphological Traits
Authors: ZHANG ZHIKE , LI GUIFEN , YANG XIANGHUI , LIN SHUNQUAN
Published: March 2017

A phenetic analysis was obtained using numerical taxonomy involving 27 accessories composed of species and varieties of Eriobotrya Lindl. and two related species, Photinia serrulata Lindl., and Rhapiolepis indica Lindl. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to separate 53 morphological traits. Leaf morphology was essential for the classification of Eriobotrya. Clustering was consistent with traditional taxonomy. Eriobotrya was distinctly separate from its related genera, and when the similarity coefficient was 0.55, the Eriobotrya accessions could be divided into five groups as follows: Group 1: species with small leaf, included E. angustissima Hook. f., E. henryi Nakai, and E. seguinii Cardot ex Guillaumin; Group 2: Species with mid-size and large leaf included E. japonica Lindl., E. malipoensis K.C. Kuan, E. serrata J.E. Vidal, and E. stipularis Craib; Group 3: Species with large leaf distributed in tropical and south subtropical areas, E. elliptica Lindl., E. ellliptica f. peniolata Hook., and E. elliptica var. petelottii Vidal; Group 4: Species with tomentose leaves included E. prinoides Rehder & E.H. Wilson,  E.× daduheensis H.Z. Zhang ex W.B. Liao, Q. Fan & M.Y. Ding, E. prinoides var. laotica Vidal, E. salwinensis Hand.-Mass., and E. tengyuehensis W.W. Smith; Group 5: All the remaining species including E. bengalensis Hook. f. bengalensis, E. bengalensis (Roxb.) Hook. f. forma angustifolia (Card.) Vidal E. cavaleriei Rehder, E deflexa Nakai, E. deflexa f. buisanensis Nakia, E. deflexa f. koshunensis, E. fragrans Champ. ex Benth., E. kwangsiensis, E. obovata, and E. potlanei Vidal. Our results were in total agreement with the traditional taxonomy of Eriobotrya classification and provide a foundation for the classification and genetic improvement of loquat germplasm.
A new limestone-dwelling leaf-toed gecko (Gekkonidae: Dixonius) from Khao Sam Roi Yot massif, peninsular Thailand
Authors: SUMONTHA MONTRI , CHOMNGAM NIRUT , PHANAMPHON EAKARIT , PAWANGKHANANT PARINYA , VIRIYAPANON CHUTINTON , THANAPRAYOTSAK WANLADA , PAUWELS OLIVIER S. G.
Published: March 2017

We describe Dixonius kaweesaki sp. nov. from Khao Daeng, a limestone mountain in Khao Sam Roi Yot massif, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, peninsular Thailand. It is diagnosed from all other species by a combination of maximal SVL of 41.6 mm; 12 or 13 longitudinal rows of dorsal tubercles; 24 longitudinal rows of ventrals across the abdomen; a continuous series of 9–11 precloacal pores in males, no pores in females; and two bold dark stripes from the snout to the base of the tail separated by a contrasting light vertebral stripe. It is the eighth species in the genus Dixonius. Lastly, we discuss the type locality of Phyllodactylus paviei, currently regarded as a junior subjective synonym of Dixonius siamensis.
Positron emission tomography imaging in a case of E200K mutation-related spongiform encephalopathy with non-diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid testing
Authors: George Pravin , Newey Christopher R , Mente Karin P , Pioro Erik P
Published: March 2017

Objective:

Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease is a rapidly progressive spongiform encephalopathy. The E200K mutation is found in a majority of genetically transmitted Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease cases.

Methods:

We describe the case and associated neuroimaging of an E200K-129M gene-mutation-related fatal spongiform encephalopathy with resultant clinical insomnia and thalamic changes.

Results:

A 46-year-old Caucasian male presented with, who was well until 2 months prior to admission, a rapidly progressive dementia followed by a change in personality with auditory and visual hallucinations. His wife noted progressively worsening jerking and other limb movements and that he kept his eyes open overnight and was “awake” at all hours. Magnetic resonance imaging, electroencephalogram and initial cerebrospinal fluid analysis were essentially non-diagnostic. Positron emission topography revealed severe bilateral thalamic hypometabolism. Posthumous cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed abnormal PrP 27-30 protein. Autopsy confirmed prion disease and presence of the E200K-129M mutation.

Conclusion:

This report highlights that positron emission topography imaging may help diagnose E200K-129M mutation-related spongiform encephalopathy. In cases of non-diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging, electroencephalogram and cerebrospinal fluid studies, early positron emission topography may help in the workup of rapidly progressive dementia.
Pengaruh Operasi Koreksi Terhadap Percepatan Pertumbuhan pada Neonatus dengan Kelainan Kongenital Gastrointestinal
Authors: Afrizal Miza Dito , Salimo Harsono , Lestari Endang Dewi
Published: March 2017

Latar belakang. Kelainan kongenital pada saluran gastrointestinal merupakan penyebab tersering terjadinya gangguan pertumbuhan pada neonatus. Gagal tumbuh dan malnutrisi berhubungan dengan saluran cerna. Operasi koreksi merupakan tata laksana dari sebagian besar kasus kelainan kongenital pada saluran cerna anak. Pada tahun 2009, World Health Organization (WHO) merilis standar kecepatan pertumbuhan berdasarkan berat badan, panjang badan, dan lingkar kepala.Tujuan. Menganalisis percepatan pertumbuhan pada neonatus dengan kelainan kongenital gastrointestinal sebelum dan sesudah dilakukannya operasi koreksi.Metode. Penelitian kohort prospektif yang dilakukan bulan februari–Juli 2016. Duapuluh subyek penelitian diambil secara konsekutif. Data dianalisis dengan program SPSS 22.0. Percepatan pertumbuhan pada neonatus dengan kelainan kongenital gastrointestinal sebelum dan sesudah dilakukannya operasi koreksi dianalisis dengan formula McNemar.Hasil. Tidak didapatkan perbedaan signifikan pada percepatan pertumbuhan pada neonatus dengan kelainan kongenital gastrointestinal sebelum dan sesudah dilakukannya operasi koreksi (p>0,05).Kesimpulan. Neonatus dengan FTT sebelum dilakukannya operasi masih berada pada kondisi FTT saat setelah dilakukannya operasi koreksi.
Ampa Co’i Ndai: Local Understanding of Kafā’a in Marriage among Eastern Indonesian Muslims
Authors: Wardatun Atun
Published: March 2017

This article draws on an ethnographic research that focuses on the cultural practice of female-paid matrimonial funding, ampa co’i ndai (ACN), among semi-urban Bimanese Muslims of Eastern Indonesia. The practice takes place when the bride, with the help of her parents and female relatives, pays her marriage payment (co’i, including mahr). It is used only when the prospective groom is a government employee, for it is assumed as a social status raiser. During the declaration of marriage, the payment is announced to have come from the groom. This article uses the practice as a site to examine the particularity of practising Islamic laws in everyday life of eastern Indonesian Muslims. The narratives of nineteen Muslim women who have been involved in ACN reveal what its functions as an equalising mechanism, through which gendered power-relations is minimised while perpetuating traditional position of wives and husbands as a complementary couple within their family as well as before society. I argue that  ACN has been seen as a modified understanding of kafā’a in fiqh which means “equality” to “complementarity.” However, this local understanding of kafā’a is a testament to the complexities of gender power relations.[Artikel ini adalah penelitian etnografi tentang praktik AMPA co’i ndai (ACN) di kalangan masyarakat semi-urban muslim Bima di kawasan timur Indonesia. Budaya ini dilaksanakan dengan cara pengantin perempuan, dengan bantuan orang tua dan saudara perempuannya, menyediakan biaya pernikahan (co’i dan mahar). Tradisi ini dipraktikkan hanya ketika calon pengantin pria adalah pegawai negeri, yang diasumsikan memiliki status sosial yang lebih. Namun, saat resepsi pernikahan, deiumumkan bahwa biaya-biaya berasal dari pengantin pria. Narasi kehidupan dari sembilan belas perempuan yang terlibat mengungkapkan fungsi ACN sebagai mekanisme penyetaraan gender dengan meminimalkan relasi kuasa serta nmendudukkan pasangan untuk saling melengkapi dalam keluarga maupun masyarakat. Praktik ACN dapat dilihat sebagai bentuk lokal pemahaman konsep kafā’a, yang berarti “kesetaraan” untuk “melengkapi”. Namun, pemahaman lokal kafā’a ini merupakan bukti kompleksitas relasi kuasa dalam masalah gender.]
The Implementation of Temporary Endowment in Kuwait
Authors: Ab Rahman Muhamad Firdaus , Amanullah Muhammad
Published: March 2017

Temporary waqf is a restricted endowment for a specific duration. This paper examines Kuwait Law of Waqf and the contemporary implementation of temporary waqf in Kuwait. The research shows that Kuwait law of waqf allowed the application of all types of waqf as temporary, the duration of waqf should not exceed sixty years and no more than two layers of generations. This paper proposes to encourage other Islamic countries to implement this concept of temporary waqf as an alternative benefit.[Konsep wakaf sementara adalah wakaf yang dibatasi masa berlakunya selama periode waktu tertentu. Makalah ini mendiskusikan Undang-Undang Wakaf Kuwait dan implementasi wakaf sementara di Kuwait. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perundang-undangan di Kuwait membolehkan penerapan wakaf sementara ini dalam semua jenis wakaf, dengan batasan tidak boleh melebihi 60 tahun dan melewati dua generasi. negara-negara Islam lainnya disarankan dapat menerapkan konsep wakaf sementara ini sebagai alternatif perluasan manfaat wakaf.]
URBAN COMMUNITY RESPONSES TO VISUAL APPROPRIATE THEMATIC DESIGN, SUPER HERO PARK BANDUNG
Authors: Duhita Dian , Virdianti Eka
Published: March 2017

Parks is one of city public area that serves as a communal place for city community. On another perspective, parks is an architectural design that is designed with an aesthetic element to attract. Bandung, since a few years was to make improvements in various sectors, especially in the public space. Through the slogan Creative City, Bandung City Government revived communities part of the citizens by providing place for a activities, creation and production. Thematic Parks became one of the alternative approaches responsive design as part of creative cities development. Object of research study object is Super Hero park. The purpose of research is to analyzing the response of communities to design a thematic park. The study was conducted with a qualitative approach through participation observation method. The scope of the research includes visual appropriate and city community response. The conclussion obtain that visual appropriate are in accordance with the theme. Urban Community was able to respond well the identity of Super Hero park with visual appropriate design.
Subharmonicity results for the stationary solutions of isotropic energy functionals
Authors: Koski Aleksis
Published: March 2017

We study solutions of Euler–Lagrange equations for isotropic energy functionals, generalizing a previous result on p-harmonic mappings. We classify all stored energy functions which give rise to a first-order differential expression whose Laplacian involves no third derivatives of the stationary solution. This classification gives rise to a new technique of finding subharmonicity results for the variational equations, and we also illustrate this technique in two examples. Firstly, we prove a subharmonicity result for the Jacobian determinant in the case of weighted Dirichlet energy. Secondly, we find optimal subharmonicity results in the case of a Neohookean-type stored energy function.
Design Investigation of a Laminated Waveguide Fed Multi-Band DRA for Military Applications
Authors: Kumar Pramod , Dwari Santanu , Singh Shailendra , Agrawal N.K.
Published: March 2017

In this paper a laminated waveguide fed DR Antenna is investigated. It can use for moderate power military applications. Cylindrical DRA is excited by two closely spaced asymmetric longitudinal slots on the broad wall of the laminated cavity are responsible for producing three different frequency bands. Parametric study of slots has been done with the help of commercial software ANSOFT HFSS. All the bands have sharp rejection. The final model of the antenna is simulated, fabricated and experimentally measured. Measured results are in quite accordant with design results. SIW feeding structures have small losses, moderate power handling capacity, low costs, compact sizes and can be seamlessly integrated with planar circuits. At all the bands 9.76 GHz, 10.53 GHz and 11.8 GHz resonant frequency, the antenna shows 56 MHz, 160 MHz, and 250 MHz impedance bandwidth (for VSWR<2) with 6 dB,6.2 dB and 6.8 dB gain respectively. Simulated and measured results reveal outstanding performance with a cross-polar level of 29 dB lower than that of the co-polar level at 9.76 GHz, the cross-polar level of 32 dB lower than that of the co-polar level at 10.53, GHz, and similarly cross-polar level of 30 dB lower than that of the co-polar level at 11.8 GHz.
Convex combination of analytic functions
Authors: Cho Nak Eun , Jain Naveen Kumar , Ravichandran V.
Published: March 2017

Radii of convexity, starlikeness, lemniscate starlikeness and close-to-convexity are determined for the convex combination of the identity map and a normalized convex functionFgiven byf(z) =α z+(1−α)F(z).
Consumo alimentar e síndrome metabólica em adolescentes
Authors: Assis Maíra Macário de , Farias de Novaes Juliana , Cândido Ana Paula Carlos , Leite Isabel Cristina Gonçalves , Oliveira Renata Maria Souza
Published: March 2017

Aims: To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adolescents and to compare the dietary intake of individuals with and without the syndrome. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with adolescents aged 15 to 17 years, enrolled in public and private schools in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Body mass index was used to determine the nutritional status, classified according to the World Health Organization. Waist circumference was measured according to Petroski (2003). Triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, and blood pressure were assessed and the International Diabetes Federation criteria were used for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. A non-consecutive 3-day food record was used for dietary assessment. The chi–square test, Fisher's exact test, Student’s parametric t test or the Mann-Whitney U test were used for associations between the groups.Results: A total of 302 adolescents – 51.99% males and 73.51% from public schools – were evaluated. The prevalence of obesity was 27.48% and that of metabolic syndrome was 3.97%; 4.83% among girls and 3.18% among boys (p=0.46). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among public school students was 4.50% compared with 2.50% (p=0.73) among those from private schools. In the comparison between the groups with and without metabolic syndrome, there were no statistically significant differences in dietary energy and micronutrient adequacy, except for vitamin D (p=0.01). Adolescents with metabolic syndrome consumed less vitamin D than those without the syndrome.Conclusions: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was found to be relevant considering its complexity, severity, and the age group studied. Lower vitamin D intake was observed among adolescents with metabolic syndrome.
Efecto de factores genéticos y ambientales sobre el recuento de células somáticas en ganado lechero de Costa Rica
Authors: Mora María Gabriela , Vargas Bernardo , Romero Juan José , Camacho Jorge
Published: March 2017

El estudio evaluó el efecto de factores genéticos y ambientales sobre el Score de Células Somáticas [SCS= log2 (RCS/100 000)+3] en ganado lechero de Costa Rica. Se analizaron 198 685 registros diarios, provenientes de 43 535 lactancias, 23 749 vacas lecheras, 237 hatos y 3 grupos raciales. Se utilizó un modelo animal mixto para evaluar efectos fijos de zona, hato dentro de zona, raza, número de lactancia, mes/ año de registro, periodo de lactancia y la covariable de producción de leche diaria; también para efectos aleatorios de ambiente permanente, hato×semental y vaca. Se calcularon la heredabilidad (h2) y repetibilidad (r) para el Recuento de Células Somáticas (SCS), así como los valores de cría (BLUP) y confiabilidad para los individuos en la población. El promedio de SCS fue 3,30 (DE=1,87) todos los efectos fijos, significativos. Entre zonas, SCS varió desde 3,4 (bh-p) a 3,7 (bmh-p). Para hatos dentro de zona, el SCS osciló entre 1,6 y 5,5. El SCS aumentó desde 2,7 en primera lactancia hasta 4,0 para lactancias ≥6. El SCS fue mayor en Enero (3,6) y menor en Abril (3,4). Se observó un patrón descendente no lineal en SCS desde el 2004 (4,3) hasta el 2015 (3,3) y un patrón no lineal de SCS a lo largo de la lactancia, que inició en 3,7 para disminuir hasta 3,1 al día 60 posparto, mientras que aumentó 3,9 al día 365. Se detectó una reducción de 0,051 en SCS por cada aumento de 1 kg en producción diaria de leche. Los valores de h2 y r fueron 0,08 (DE=0,008) y 0,33 (DE=0,004), respectivamente. La confiabilidad de los BLUP en vacas y toros fue de 0,40 (DE=0,16) y 0,44 (DE=0,20), respectivamente. Estos resultados son útiles para un mejor control de SCS a nivel de hato, basado en el manejo preventivo de grupos más propensos, la optimización del descarte y la selección de sementales.
First record of Prenanthes aitchisoniana (Beauv.) Roohi Bano & Qaiser (Asteraceae) from India
Authors: Sud Gunjan
Published: March 2017

Prenanthes aitchisoniana (Asteraceae) is recorded for the first time in India from the Western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. So far it is known from a single locality in Afghanistan and three in Pakistan. A brief taxonomic description, images and location map of this uncommon taxon are provided here.
Atractus albuquerquei Cunha & Nascimento, 1983 (Serpentes, Dipsadidae): first record for the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil
Authors: Nascimento Bruno Tayar Marinho do , Maffei Fábio , Moya Guilherme Marson , Donatelli Reginaldo José
Published: March 2017

We present the first record of Atractus albuquerquei for the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. This record extends the distribution of the species 500 km east of Emas National Park and 570 km south of Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, both in the state of Goiás.
URGENSI MADRASAH DI ERA KONTEMPORER
Authors: Rasjid Anwar
Published: March 2017

BAHASA INDONESIA:

Tulisan ini bermaksud megulas eksitensi madrasah di era kontemporer. Sebagai lembaga pendidikan yang sudah lama berkembang di Indonesia, madrasah selain telah berhasil membina dan mengembangkan kehidupan moral dan beragama di Indonesia, juga ikut serta berperan dalam menanamkan rasa kebangsaan ke dalam jiwa rakyat Indonesia, di samping itu Madrasah juga berperan  dalam mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa. Meski demikian performa madrasah saat ini masih dirasakan berkualitas kurang dan sangat perlu untuk ditumbuh-kembangkan pada masa yang akan datang. Masyarakat di era sekarang (kontemporer) semakin menjadikan madrasah sebagai lembaga pendidikan yang unik. Di saat ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi berkembang pesat, di saat filsafat hidup manusia modern mengalami krisis moral dan keagamaan, dan di saat perdagangan bebas dunia makin mendekati pintu gerbangnya, keberadaan madrasah tampak makin dibutuhkan orang. Hal ini menunjukkan urgensi dan signifikansi eksistensi madrasah di era kontemporer.

 

ENGLISH:

This article aims to explain the existence of Islamic school in contemporary era. As educational institution that has been developing for long in Indonesia. Islamic school not only success in building and developing the moral and religion in Indonesia but also participates in engaging the nationality to the soul of Indonesia society. Furthermore, Islamic School has role in educating the national life. In the other hand, the nowadays Islamic school performance is less satisfied and need to improve in the future. Today society (contemporary) made the Islamic school more unique. When the science and technology develop rapidly, the philosophy of modern life is seemingly lack of moral and religious crisis, and  world free trade comes closer, the existence of Islamic school is urgently needed. It shows that the urgency and significant of the Islamic school existence.
KONSEP PENDIDIKAN IMAM ZARNUJI DAN PAULO FREIRE
Authors: Alfiyah Hanik Yuni
Published: March 2017

Tulisan ini bermaksud mengkaji konsep pendidikan Imam Zarnuji dan Paulo Freire. Mengkaji pemikiran pendidikan Imam Zarnuji dan Paulo Freire memang amat menarik, karena keduanya memiliki kekuatan masing-masing. Imam Zarnuji merupakan seorang filosof muslim dalam hal pendidikan yang ide-idenya kental dengan pesan-pesan moral. Menurutnya, selama ini peserta didik banyak menemukan kegagalan dalam hal kompetensi moral. Sehingga banyak alumni-alumni lembaga pendidikan yang cerdas tetapi kurang bermoral. Sementara itu Paulo Freire merupakan filosof pendidikan Barat yang ide-idenya kental dengan pesan-pesan pembebasan dalam pendidikan. Pendidikan harus memanusiakan manusia. Pendidikan harus membebaskan dan dapat menyelesaikan realitas problem sosial kemanusiaan. Membandingkan pemikiran pendidikan Zarnuji dengan Freire akan menemukan banyak perbedaan, karena memang mereka hidup dalam latar belakang sosial budaya yang berbeda, disamping juga paradigma keduanya yang berbeda. Hal yang menarik ketika memadukan pemikiran keduanya. Apabila melakukan pemaduan di antara kedua pemikiran tokoh tersebut, akan dapat menemukan konsep pendidikan yang humanis, membebaskan dan penuh dengan nuansa moral-transensdensi.
ETIKA PELAJAR DALAM PERSPEKTIF IBN JAMA’AH
Authors: Thobroni Ahmad Yusam
Published: March 2017

Tulisan ini memaparkan tentang “Etika Pelajar dalam Perspektif Ibn Jama’ah”. Konsep pendidikan Ibn Jama’ah merupakan konsep pendidikan yang cenderung memposisikan pelajar sebagai objek dalam pendidikan, sehingga pelajar kurang mendapat kesempatan untuk ‘diberdayakan’. Pelajar hanya dipandang sebagai manusia yang menerima dan menyimpan segala pengetahuan yang diperolehnya dengan tanpa diberi kesempatan untuk bersikap aktif, kreatif dan inovatif.  Oleh karena itu konsep ini kurang relevan jika diterapkan pada konsep pendidikan sekarang yang membutuhkan paradigma baru dengan memposisikan pelajar sebagai subjek dalam kegiatan belajar-mengajar. Meski demikian, tidak semua pemikiran Ibn Jamaa’ah yang berkaitan dengan konsep pendidikan tidak sesuai dengan kondisi kekinian, karena sebagian konsep pendidikan yang ditawarkan masih relevan dan cocok jika diterapkan pada pelaksanaan pendidikan saat ini (misalnya, pemikirannya berupa pelajar harus selalu menghiasi dirinya dengan akhlak mulia ketika menuntut ilmu).  Oleh karena etika merupakan media self-control (pengawasan melekat) terhadap diri pelajar yang dapat menghindarkannya dari hal-hal negatif, dimana hal ini berguna untuk mendukung kesuksesannya dalam belajar.
PENGEMBANGAN IPTEK DALAM TINJAUAN HUKUM ISLAM
Authors: Dwijo Al Quddus Nofiandri Eko Sucipto
Published: March 2017

Islam sangat mendukung umatnya untuk menemukan dan mengembangkan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi (Iptek). Dalam hal pengembangan Iptek, umat Islam dapat mempelajarinya dari orang-orang no-Islam, disamping juga dapat mengembangkan Iptek dari spirit ajaran Islam sendiri. Oleh karena produk keilmuan yang datang dari orang-orang non-Islam –secara umum- bersifat sekuleristik, maka setelah dipelajari, sebelum diadopsi dan diterpkan di dunia Islam, penting untuk terlebih dahulu diberikan nilai-nilai keislaman, agar tidak bertentangan dengan ajaran-ajaran hukum Islam. Ajaran hukum Islam secara normatif dan empirik sangat memulyakan orang-orang yang beriman dan berilmu dengan beberapa derajat. Dalam ajaran hukum Islam, ditegaskan bahwa tidak sama antara orang yang berilmu dengan orang yang tidak berilmu. Orang yang berilmu jelas lebih baik dan lebih utama daripada orang yang tidak berilmu. Dengan demikian, pengembagan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi dengan ragam modelnya (misal dengan bahasa Islamisasi Iptek) sangat dianjurkan oleh ajaran hukum Islam.
MANUSIA DALAM KONTEKS PEDAGOGIS
Authors: Sutikno Sutikno
Published: March 2017

Secara pedagogis, manusia dipahami sebagai makhluk yang diciptakan oleh Allah SWT untuk dididik dan mendidik. Oleh karena itu manusia itu sebagai subjek (pelaku) dan objek (sasaran) daripada pendidikan itu sendiri. Manusia adalah makhluk yang memiliki perasaan dan kepekaan luar biasa. Melalui pendidikan manusia dapat mengasah perasaan dan mencapai ilmu pengetahuan, melalui ilmu pengetahuan manusia dapat menciptakan sebuah kebudayaan. Oleh karena ilmunya, manusia menjadi orang yang mengetahui. Oleh karena banyaknya pengetahuan yang dimiliki manusia, maka iapun menjadi banyak dibutuhkan oleh manusia-manusia lain. Ketika manusia banyak dibutuhkan oleh manusia-manusia lain, maka posisinya pun menjadi terhormat. Kehormatannya akan mencapai derajat yang tinggi –baik di sisi Allah SWT maupun di sisi makhluk-Nya- apabila disertai dengan keimanan dan amal shaleh.
PENDIDIKAN ISLAM MASA MAJAPAHIT DAN DAKWAH SYEKH JUMADIL KUBRO
Authors: Isno Isno
Published: March 2017

Bahasa Indonesia:

Membahas sosok Syekh Jumadil Kubro, tidak lepas dari perdebatan panjang dalam menemukan sejarah utuh tentang asal usulnya. Dari manakah dia? Bagaimanakah kehidupannya? Di manakah dia bersemayam pada akhir hayatnya? Berpijak pada pertanyaan-pertanyaan tersebut, menjadi menarik ketika membahas sebuah sarasehan dalam peringatan haul ke 632 Syekh Jumadil Kubro yang diselenggarakan oleh Dinas Pariwisata dan kebudayaan Kabupaten Mojokerto. Dari sejumlah pakar, baik dari ahli arkeologi, sejarahwan maupun dari kalangan ulama yang diundang ada benang merah dalam menyepakati sosok Syekh Jumadil Kubro. Syekh Jumadil Kubro adalah tokoh nyata dan benar adanya dan bukan tokoh fiktif. Jika melihat konversi besar-besaran penduduk Jawa kepada Islam, maka sah untuk menyatakan kehebatan dan kelihaian Syekh Jumadil Kubro di dalam mengatur dakwah Islamnya. Bagaimana tidak, kekuatan Hindu-Majapahit yang begitu kokoh dengan didukung nama besar kerajaannya mampu “ditaklukan” dalam cengkraman aqidah Islam.

 

English:

The discussion of Syekh Jumadil Kubro figure cannot be denied from a long debate regarding its comprehensive history. Where he came from, how his life was, and where he buried in are still debatable. Beginning from the previously mentioned questions, it is interesting to discuss about a seminar within the event of 632nd annual commemoration of Syekh Jumadil Kubro which was conducted by Department of Tourism and Culture of Mojokerto District. The discussion by archeologist, historian, and ulamas ended up with a conclusion regarding the syekh figure. The figure was real. From mass conversion from Hinduism to Islam in Java, it was concluded that the syekh had a very effective missionary strategy so that the Hindus-Majapahit transformed into a Muslim society.
PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER MENURUT KH. WAHID HASYIM
Authors: S. A. P. Rangga Sa’adillah
Published: March 2017

Bahasa Indonesia:

Studi library research ini berusaha menjawab dua pertanyaan. Pertama bagaimana pemikiran KH. Wahid Hasyim tentang pendidikan karakter? Kedua bagaimana relevansi konsep pendidikan karakter KH. Wahid Hasyim dengan kondisi pendidikan di Indonesia saat ini? Melalui analisis induktif dihasilkan dua temuan. Pertama, terdapat delapan nilai-nilai karakter yang berusaha ditanamkan oleh KH. Wahid Hasyim. Delapan nilai tersebut adalah religius, toleransi, madiri, demokratis, semangat kebangsaan, cinta tanah air, bersahabat atau komunikatif, dan gemar membaca. Temuan kedua pada penelitian ini, bahwa pemikiran pendidikan karakter KH. Wahid Hasyim sejalan dengan tujuan pendidikan karakter. Dia berikhtiar membangun kehidupan kebangsaan yang multikultural; membangun peradaban bangsa yang cerdas, berbudaya luhur, dan mampu berkontribusi terhadap pengembangan kehidupan umat manusia, mengembangkan potensi dasar agar berhati baik, berpikiran baik, dan berperilaku baik serta keteladanan baik; membangun sikap warganegara yang mencintai kedamaian, kreatif, mandiri, dan mampu hidup berdampingan dengan bangsa lain dalam suatu harmoni.

 

English:

This library research examined two research questions. They are what thoughts of KH. Wahid Hasyim about the character education are and how the concept of character education by KH. Wahid Hasyim is relevant to the current condition of education in Indonesia. This study reveals two findings through an inductive analysis. The chief finding of this study is that there are eight characteristic values taught by KH.Wahid Hasyim including religious, tolerant, independent, democratic, patriotic, nasionalist, communicative, and keen on reading. Second, this study disclosed that the thought of character education by KH. Wahid Hasyim is in line with the goal of character education. He strove to build a multicultural national life, educate an intelligent civilization, build a noble character, encourage people to contribute to the development of human life, and develop the potential of having kind hearts, positive thoughts and good behavior as well as exemplary models. He also sought to generate enthusiasm of citizens to keep the peace, creativity, independence, and to be able to coexist with other nations in a harmony.
FENOMENA TA‘ZI>R DI PESANTREN (Analisis Psikologis dan Kelembagaan terhadap Penerapan Ta‘zi>r)
Authors: Mo'tasim Mo'tasim
Published: March 2017

Bahasa Indonesia:

Adanya  ta‘zi>r di pesantren merupakan  sanksi  yang  diterapkan  sebagai  ganjaran untuk santri yang melanggar aturan,  dalam  upanya  pencegahan  agar tidak terjadi pelanggaran yang sama. Penerapan ta‘zi>r tentunya merupakan akibat dari perilaku santri yang tidak patuh terhadap apa yang ditetapkan di pesantren. Tulisan ini ditujukan untuk mengetahui adanya sejauh mana tindakan kekerasan anak dalam pendidikan di lembaga pesantren, dalam hal ini melalui ta‘zi>r. Di samping itu, hal ini dapat menjadi pintu masuk terhadap penelitian-penelitian yang lain yang akan membidik cara solutif dalam mengurangi dan dapat dimungkinkan secara jangka panjang dapat menghilangkan bentuk-bentuk kekerasan dalam pondok pesantren. Hal demikian dapat dilakukan apabila sejumlah kalangan baik pengelola pesantren, orang tua, pemerintah dan tokoh pesantren memiliki pemahaman yang memadai tentang hak anak (santri) untuk mendapatkan hak pendidikannya dengan cara yang humanis. Hal itu tidak terlepas dari filosofi pendidikan yang menempatkan anak didik (dalam hal ini santri) sebagai subjek pendidikan.

 

English:

Ta‘zi>r is a sanction imposed as a punishment for students who violate the rules which are stipulated in the pesantren. It aims to discourage students from doing the violation. This paper investigates the violence committed or so-called ta‘zi>r in the process of education at Islamic boarding institutions. Furthermore, it can be a fruitful area of conducting further researches on revealing the appropriate ways to reduce violence in education and to eliminate any forms of violence in the boarding school. However, to ameliorate the practice of violence in the boarding school can be achieved by supports from a number of people, including the boarding school managers, parents, the government, and Islamic scholars who have sufficient understanding of the students’ rights to gain the right education which adheres to humanistic principles. This definitely goes hand in hand with the education philosophy which regards students i.e. Islamic students as the education target.
PESANTREN DAN POLITIK (Sinergi Pendidikan Pesantren dan Kepemimpinan dalam Pandangan KH. M. Hasyim Asy’ari)
Authors: Rohim Zaini Tamin Abd
Published: March 2017

Bahasa Indonesia:

Pesantren dan Politik adalah dua istilah yang penulis kaji dalam tulisan ini. Dua elemen yang berbeda, namun memiliki sinergi dalam realitas sosial dan sejarah Nusantara. Sebagai pijakan, penulis menguraikan pemikiran Hadratus Shaikh Hasyim Asy’ari tentang pendidikan Islam, pesantren dan perannya dalam kehidupan berbangsa. Dalam konteks sejarah, eksistensi pesantren dimaksudkan untuk mempertahankan nilai-nilai keislaman dengan titik berat pada pendidikan. Pesantren juga berusaha untuk mendidik para santri dengan harapan dapat menjadi orang-orang yang berwawasan luas dan mempunyai karakter. Kemudian, mereka dapat merefleksikannya dalam masyarakat. Hal ini telah diuraikan oleh Kiai Hasyim,  dalam beberapa karyanya, yang dengan jelas menegaskan bahwa tujuan pendidikan Islam tidak hanya berhenti pada tingkat kognitif saja. Lebih dari itu, tujuan pendidikan Islam – terutama di pesantren - adalah pada pengamalan terhadap ilmu yang telah diperoleh, yang disebut dengan ilmu bermanfaat (‘ilm na>fi’). Ini menjadi keunggulan pendidikan pesantren, yang menggabungkan kecerdasan intelektual, emosional, dan spiritual, yang muaranya dapat membentuk karakter seseorang. Karakter adalah faktor penting dalam kepemimpinan, sebuah  kemampuan untuk melangkah keluar dari budaya yang ada dan memulai proses perubahan evolusioner yang lebih adaptif. Sebagai laboratorium pendidikan karakter, pesantren menjadi lumbung pembentukan karakter, baik dalam hal intelektual, sosial, dan terutama dalam hal kepemimpinan.

 

English:

Pesantren and politics are two different terms which may have a synergy in a social reality and a history of archipelago. This study refers to the thought of Hasyim Asy’ari about Islamic education, pesantren, and its role in a national life. Historically, the existence of pesantren aims to preserve Islamic values especially on education and to educate students to be well-knowledged people who are capable of using their knowledge in society and have a noble character. Some studies by Hasyim Asy’ari explain that the goal of Islamic education does not merely bring out education outcome on the cognitive level, but also on the practice level where students can make use of knowledge they have learned or so-called useful knowledge (‘ilm na>fi’). These aforesaid goal becomes the pesantren’s priority which combines intellectual, emotional, and spiritual skills to build a students’ character. Character is a prominent factor in leadership, an ability to step out of the existing culture and make an evolutionary change which is far adaptive. Hence, since Pesantren is valued as a hub of character education, it plays a role to build students’ character either intellectual and social abilities or leadership skills.
INTERNALISASI NILAI-NILAI RELIGIUS BERBASIS MULTIKULTURAL DALAM MEMBENTUK INSAN KAMIL
Authors: Rifa'i Muh. Khoirul
Published: March 2017

Bahasa Indonesia:

Globalisasi membawa dampak pada persaingan keunggulan di aspek-aspek kehidupan. Dalam konteks pendidikan, persaingan mendapatkan pendidikan terbaik dalam prestasi akademis telah menjadi semacam kompetisi. Di sinilah muncul tuntutan dari beberapa pihak pengguna pendidikan untuk memunculkan keunggulan manusia melalui konsep insan kamil di dunia pendidikan. Insan kamil dapat dibentuk jika manusia saling menghormati dan menjalankan ajaran agamanya dengan murni dan konsekuen. Nilai religius multikultural merupakan nilai urgen untuk diinternalisasikan kepada peserta didik karena nilai tersebut akan mampu menjadikan peserta didik menjadi lebih toleran dan lebih religius bahkan mengamalkan ajaran agamanya dan menyentuh afeksi dan psikomotoriknya. Kertas kerja ini membahas tentang Internalisasi nilai religius multikultural dengan membentuk budaya religius multikultural sehingga pada akhirnya anak didik akan terbiasa mengamalkan nilai-nilai religius dan akan menjadi anak didik yang menghormati sesamanya bahkan dengan yang lain agama.

English:

Globalization brings competition in life aspects. In terms of education, rivalry in going to the best education for best academic achievement provider has become a kind of competition. This emerges demands from education users to emerge human excellence through the concept of insan kamil (honorific personality) in education. Honorific personality can be forms when human being respect each other and practice religions purely and consequently. The religious-multicultural values are urgently internalized to students as it promotes tolerance and religiousity so that the religious practice is alive in students’ affective and psychomotoric domains. This working paper is dealing with internalization process of religious-multicultural values by creating the culture of religiousity and multiculture to form the habit of respecting, despite with those from different religions.
PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DAN KESETARAAN GENDER (Konsepsi Sosial tentang Keadilan Berpendidikan dalam Keluarga)
Authors: Rusydiyah Evi Fatimatur
Published: March 2017

Bahasa Indonesia:
Dalam pendidikan gender, orang tua memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam mendidik dan mengarahkan anak. Apabila dalam satu keluarga atau masyarakat terjadi bias gender, maka akan berpengaruh pada pola pikir anak di masa yang akan datang. Penelitian ini bermaksud mendeskripsikan tentang pendidikan Islam dan gender, yang selama ini masih dianggap tabu oleh beberapa kalangan. Di sisi lain, kewajiban mendidik anak bagi orang tua adalah suatu hal yang wajib untuk dilaksanakan karena mereka menganggap bahwa anak adalah tanggung jawab yang diamanahkan oleh Allah untuk diberi pendidikan dan pengajaran. Dalam Islam, pendidikan yang utama adalah lingkungan keluarga. Orang tua berkewajiban memberikan arahan, bimbingan dan teladan bagi anak. Mereka adalah sosok yang akan selalu ditiru dan dijadikan rujukan bagi anak dalam menghadapi lingkungan sosial. Keadilan orang tua terhadap anak dalam memberikan pendidikan, menjadi fondasi dasar penerapan kesetaraan gender. Demikian pula dalam bidang pendidikan, setiap anak berhak untuk mendapatkan pendidikan yang sama dalam sebuah keluarga dan lingkungan masyarakat. Maka keadilan dalam memberikan pendidikan kepada anak adalah suatu keharusan.

English:
In gender education, parents have significant roles in educating and directing their children. Gender bias in a family would influence children’s way of thinking in the future. This research paper is aimed to describe the relationship between Islam and gender, in which the gender study itself still doesn’t have enough place in public discussion. On the other hand, child’s education is religiously mandated by Allah. Islam puts family education as the primary education for children. Parents are obligated to direct, to guide, and to be a role model for their children. Hence, parents are going to be children’s reference in dealing with social issues. The parents’ fairness in educating children is the foundation of gender education. In addition, from educational perspective, each child deserves the same quality of education either in family or in society. Therefore, the fairness in giving education for children is a must.
UPAYA MANAJERIAL PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM PROGRAM UNGGULAN DI MADRASAH ALIYAH
Authors: Sudarsono Sudarsono
Published: March 2017

Bahasa Indonesia:

Peningkatan mutu pendidikan melalui program unggulan yang diselenggarakan di Madrasah Aliyah turut serta  meningkatkan kualitas output pendidikan nasional untuk merespon krisis dalam dimensi kualitas sumber daya manusia maupun krisis dalam bidang identitas dan moralitas manusia Indonesia. Tulisan ini berupaya untuk menyampaikan pandangan tentang upaya manajerial pengembangan kurikulum untuk program-program unggulan dalam konteks Madrasah Aliyah. Manajemen pengembangan kurikulum program unggulan meliputi perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi kurikulum. Perencanaan kurikulum yang dilakukan dalam mencapai tujuan kurikulum adalah kurikulum yang digunakan adalah kurikulum “SNP Plus X Adaptif Cambridge”, sehingga siswanya dapat mengikuti ujian Cambridge, sukses ujian nasional dan sukses OSN (olimpiade sains nasional). Dalam pelaksanaan kurikulum mengacu pada silabus dan RPP yang telah dirancang awal ajaran melalui workshop. Evaluasi kurikulum program unggulan dilaksanakan dalam bentuk evaluasi formatif dan evaluasi sumatif untuk mengukur keberhasilan peserta didik dan digunakan sebagai umpan balik bagi peserta didik.

 

English:

Quality of education improvement via special quality program in higher Islamic school has been participating in increasing the national education quality to respond multi-dimensional crisis, such as human resource quality and identity-morality issues. This paper attempts to provide opinion about managerial efforts in curriculum development for the special quality program in higher Islamic schools. The management involves planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum. The planning is managed to under the framework of “SNP Plus X Adaptif Cambridge” curriculum so that the students are expected to pass The National Examination and National Science Olympiade. The implementation of curriculum refers to syllabus and lesson plans as a workshop product in the beginning of semester. The evaluation of curriculum makes use both formative and summative curriculum to maeasure students’ achievement and to provide feedbacks for them.