bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANTI-QUORUM SENSING POTENTIAL OF LIMONIA ACIDISSIMA (L.) AGAINST VIBRIO HARVEYI KUMB-VA4
Authors: P Srinivasan , M Rajalakshmi , Kumar S Dinesh
Published: March 2018

Objective: This study aims to investigate the quorum-sensing inhibition (QSI) potential of Limonia acidissima L. against the biofilm forming Vibrio harveyi isolated from freshwater fish.Methods: The present study evaluated the anti-QS activity of the L. acidissima methanol and ethyl acetate (LA-M and LA-EA) fruit extracts using Chromobacterium violaceum ATCC 12472 (wild) and C. violaceum CV026 (mutant) as biomonitor strains and biofilm formation using the crystal violet assay. Vibrio sp. were isolated from freshwater-cultured fishes and screened for biofilm formation property. Strong biofilm forming isolate were subjected to molecular characterization. Limonia fruit pulp was subjected to methanol and ethyl acetate extraction using cold percolation method and yield was calculated. In parallel to determining the QSI properties of the extract, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), biofilm inhibition concentration (BIC), antibiofilm properties, and metabolic activity of LA-M and LA-EA against the biofilm forming V. harveyi KUMB-VA4 was determined.Results: The results of the present study demonstrated that the overall yield of methanol and ethyl acetate extract was 12.84% and 9.3% (w/w), respectively. Strong biofilm forming Vibrio isolate KUMB-VA4 was obtained from infected freshwater fishes and was subjected to molecular characterization. MIC of LA-M was 1510 μg/ml and LA-EA was observed to be 3000 μg/ml against the test pathogen, respectively. Biofilm inhibition assay revealed a BIC of LA-M at 250 μg/ml and LA-EA at 500 μg/ml. Both the plant extracts significantly reduced the biofilm formation of V. harveyi KUMB-VA4 and the metabolic activity in a dose-dependent manner. Light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy revealed that LA-M and LA-EA significantly altered 68.6% and 54.5% of the biofilm architecture at BIC. The QSI assay revealed that LA-M effectively reduced the violacein production of the biomonitor strains at sub-BIC (100–500 μg/ml) to 80% than LA-EA (43%) in a strong dose-dependent fashion.Conclusions: The present study revealed the QSI property of Limonia acidissima against the biofilm forming V. harveyi isolated from infected fish.
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF KARAMUNTING (RHODOMYRTUS TOMENTOSA (AITON) HASSK) LEAF EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS
Authors: Sinulingga Siska Esperanza , Hasibuan Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun , Suryanto Dwi
Published: March 2018

Objective: This study was to analyze the karamunting leaf extract and fractions effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.Methods: Phytochemical screening is done in the extract and fractions of karamunting leaf continue with Standard agar well diffusion method for S. aureus and P. aeruginosa. Dimethyl sulfoxide was used as negative control, and standard antibiotic Kalmicetine (chloramphenicol) was used as positive control. Result: The ethyl acetate fraction showed the highest antibacterial activity against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa. Conclusion: Karamunting leaf can be used to treat the bacterial infection diseases especially infection from S. aureus and P. aeruginosa.
DETERMINATION OF VOLATILE BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM EXTRACTS OF BAEL (AEGLE MARMELOS) PLANT PARTS AND THEIR COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Sharma Nidhi , Dubey Widhi
Published: March 2018

Objective: The main objective of this study is to determine the bioactive compounds from the extracts of wildly growing Aegle marmelos plant parts.Methods: A. marmelos root, stem, leaves, bark, fruit peel, and pulp were screened for the presence/absence of phytochemicals. Bioactive compounds in all the plant parts were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis. For evaluation of bioactive compounds first, the column chromatography was done using various solvents and found that the methanolic extracts gave better elution and separation of compounds and hence used further for GC/MS analysis.Result: GC/MS analysis revealed chromatograms of methanol extract of A. marmelos plant parts, and all the plant parts were found to have a number of phytochemicals. Some compounds, namely, benzene, nitro-, benzenepropanoic acid, 3, 5-bis (1, 1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, methyl ester, and tetradecene were found in all parts with a varying percentage. Phenol only found in the fruit of the plant with more percentage in fruit peel (4.38%) than in fruit pulp (0.58%). Dibutyl phthalate is the major compound found in Aegle root (10.43%), fruit peel (34.56%), and pulp (13.18%). Other important compounds such as coumarin (2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 7-[(3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)oxy]-, (E)-), skimmianine (Furo[2,3-b] quinoline, 4,7,8-trimethoxy-), and cyclobarbital were found in plant root.Conclusion: After the GC/MS analysis, it was concluded that all the parts of this wildly growing plant contain a significant amount of pharmaceutically important compounds.
WHEAT BRAN EXTRACT MIMICS STATIN LIKE ACTION IN HYPERLIPIDEMIC RABBITS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Authors: Chadha Rashi , Purohit Ashok
Published: March 2018

Objective: The study was aimed to evaluate the hypolipidemic and antioxidant effect of Triticum aestivum (wheat) bran extraction cholesterol-fed rabbits.Methods: The induced hyperlipidemic rabbits were treated with 70% ethanolic extract of wheat bran at a dose of 500 mg/kg body weight/day. The experimental protocol was designed for control, hyperlipidemic, wheat bran extract, and statin-treated groups for 60 days. The estimations for serum lipid profile, lipid peroxidation (LPO), and ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) were done, and histopathological study of thoracic aorta was carried out.Results: Oral administration of wheat bran extract caused significant reductions in the serum lipid profile by 94.30% (total cholesterol), 96.73% (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol), and 58.28% (triglycerides). It significantly decreased the LPO and enhanced the antioxidant capacity (FRAP) activity as compared to the hyperlipidemic rabbits. Histopathology revealed that wheat bran extract treatment prevented the accumulation of cholesterol and regressed atheromatous plaques significantly in the aorta as compared to the hyperlipidemic group, and the results were comparable to that of the standard drug statin.Conclusion: The study exhibited that wheat bran extract controls atherosclerosis just like statin and can be used as a regular dietary supplement to manage cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular problems.
SPONTANEOUS PNEUMOTHORAX IN A TERM NEONATE: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Momen Gharibvand Mohammad
Published: March 2018

Spontaneous pneumothorax does not occur frequently in the newborn. The prevalence of spontaneous neonatal pneumothorax is twice in male as in female neonates. It should be suspected in any neonate with respiratory distress. In this article, we present a 2.6 kg term male neonate who developed respiratory distress 14 h after birth. An urgent chest X-ray anteroposterior was ordered for evaluation. Chest X-ray revealed a left-sided pneumothorax along with mediastinal and tracheal shift to the opposite side which was suggestive of tension pneumothorax. If considerable distress persists, continuous drainage of the pneumothorax should be provided by means of an intercostal drainage and an underwater seal.
Proceeding for Recent Trends in Biomedical Sciences-2018 (RTBS-2018)
Authors: Medical Labor Organised By Department of
Published: March 2018

Organised by Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Lovely Professional University PunjabSmt. Shanti Devi Mittal Auditorium, Lovely Professional University Punjabon 16th March 2018 (Friday)
PROTOTYPE SELF EMULSIFYING SYSTEM OF ETRAVIRINE: DESIGN, FORMULATION AND IN VITRO EVALUATION
Authors: Preethi G. B. , Shivakumar H. N. , Kumar M Ravi , Sweta N
Published: March 2018

Objective: Lipid-based formulations have gained much attention, particularly on self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS), to improve the oral bioavailability of lipophilic drugs. In the present study, an attempt was made to develop and evaluate prototype SEDDS of poorly soluble antiviral BCS class IV drug etravirine.Methods: Various oils, surfactants and co-surfactants were screened for their suitability in the formulation of SEDDS. Based on the screening, gelucire 44/14, as the oil, labrasol as a surfactant and transcutol HP as the co-surfactant were selected. SEDDS with drug etravirine was formulated and evaluated for emulsifying ability, dilution potential and microscopic properties. The emulsion area for each of the combination of oil and surfactant co-surfactant mixture (Smix) was determined by the construction of pseudo-ternary phase diagrams.Results: The optimized formulation with oil (gelucire 44/14) and Smix (labrasol: transcutol HP, 6:1) in a ratio of 2:8 exhibited a rapid emulsification rate and a good polydispersibility index of 0.103±0.012 indicating uniformity of the formed droplets. The size of the droplets was determined by zetasizer and was found to be in 200 nm range. The drug release from the final formulation after 2hr was found to be 41.15%±0.5 compared to 19.3%±3.8 of pure drug indicating enhanced dissolution profile of the drug.Conclusion: In vitro study illustrated enhanced dissolution rate of formulated prototype SEDDS of BCS class IV drug etravirine for oral delivery.
A HPLC-MS/MS METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF BISOPROLOL AND ENALAPRIL IN THE PRESENT OF ENALAPRILAT IN HUMAN PLASMA
Authors: Logoyda Liliya , Korobko Dmytro , Oleshchuk Oleksandra , Proniv Taras , Dmutriv Mariya
Published: March 2018

Objective: A highly specific, sensitive and rapid HPLC-MS/MS method has been developed and validated for the simultaneous quantification of bisoprolol and enalapril in the present of enalaprilat in human plasma.Methods: Analytes were extracted from plasma using a protein precipitation extraction method. Chromatography was achieved on Discovery C18, 50 × 2.1 mm, 5 μm column. Samples were chromatographed in a gradient mode (eluent A (acetonitrile-water–formic acid, 5: 95: 0.1 v/v), eluent B (acetonitrile–formic acid, 100: 0.1 v/v)). The initial content of the eluent B is 0%, which increases linearly by 1.0 min to 100% and to 1.01 min returns to the initial 0%. The mobile phase was delivered at a flow rate of 0.400 ml/min into the mass spectrometer ESI chamber. The sample volume was 5 μl.Results: The total chromatographic run time was 2.0 min and the elution of bisoprolol, enalapril, enalaprilat and IS (verapamil) occurred at ~1.01, 1.03, 0.96 and 1.09 min, respectively. A linear response function was established at 0.5-50 ng/ml for bisoprolol fumarate, 2-200 ng/ml for enalapril maleate, 1-100 ng/ml for enalaprilat dehydrate in human plasma. The intraday and interday accuracy and precisions were in the range of 0.311 %-0.647 % and 0.364 %-0.572 % for bisoprolol, 0.321 %-0.747 % and 0.390 %-0.673 % for enalapril, 0.221 %-0.547 % and 0.264 %-0.773 % for enalaprilat, respectively.Conclusion: A new rapid method was developed for simultaneous determination of bisoprolol and enalapril in the present of enalaprilat in human plasma. The method was strictly validated according to the ICH guidelines. The information thus obtained from the study can be used for the full pharmacokinetic profiling in individuals.
FORMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF ITRACONAZOLE PRONIOSOMES USING BOX BEHNKEN DESIGN
Authors: Samy Ahmed M. , Ramadan Afaf A. , Abu El-enin Amal S.m. , Mortagi Yasmin I. M.
Published: March 2018

Objective: The aim of the present study was to obtain an optimized formula of itraconazole (ITC) proniosomes using Box Behnken design.Methods: Itraconazole proniosomes were prepared using span 60 and/or brij 35 as surfactants, cholesterol and lecithin as a penetration enhancer by slurry method. Various trials have been carried out for investigation of proniosomes. Parameters such as entrapment efficiency (EE%), in vitro drug release, zeta potential, vesicle size and Transmission Electron Microscope were assessed for evaluation of proniosomes.Results: Entrapment efficiency (EE%) was found to be between 78.56% and 95.46%. The release profile of itraconazole proniosomes occurred in two distinct phases, an initial phase for about 8 h, followed by a slow phase for 16 h. The release pattern shown by these formulations was Higuchi diffusion controlled mechanism. The zeta potential values for all itraconazole proniosomes were in the range of-21.71 to-34.53 mV which confirms their stability. All itraconazoleproniosomes formula was found to be nano-sized and were appeared to be spherical in shape with sharp boundaries. One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) study showed that HLB (X1) had the main effects on most responses (Y).Conclusion: Box behnken design facilitates optimization of the formulation ingredients on entrapment efficiency, in vitro release of itraconazole proniosomes, zeta potential and vesicle size. Finally, an optimum level of factors was provided by the optimization process.
ACCELERATED WOUND HEALING ABILITY OF SACRAN HYDROGEL FILM BY KERATINOCYTE GROWTH FACTOR IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC MICE
Authors: Wathoni Nasrul , Hasanah Aliya Nur , Mohammed Ahmed Fouad Abdelwahab , Pratiwi Elasari Dwi , Mahmudah Ripa’atul
Published: March 2018

Objective: The main objective of the research work was to fabricate sacran hydrogel film containing keratinocyte growth factor (Sacran/KGF-HGF), and to evaluate their wound healing ability in alloxan-induced diabetic mice model.Methods: The physicochemical characterization of Sacran/KGF-HGF were investigated by thickness, tensile strength, swelling ratio, x-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and biodegradability. The wound healing ability was investigated by creating two full-thickness excisional wounds inalloxan-induced diabetic mice.Results: The thickness, tensile strength, and swelling ratio results showed that KGF in the Sacran/KGF-HGF improved not only the thickness of sacran hydrogel film (Sacran-HGF), but also the tensile strength and swelling ability of Sacran-HGF. The XRD and SEM results confirmed that the Sacran/KGF-HGF were amorphous and similar morphology to Sacran-HGF, respectively. The biodegradability results revealed that the Sacran/KGF-HGF degraded for about 41.29% in trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and 22.92% in TrypLE™ (recombinant enzyme) solutions. In addition, KGF improved the degradability of Sacran/KGF-HGF in both solutions. Interestingly, the Sacran/KGF-HGF, which was applied on wound site, considerably improved the wound healing ability of Sacran-HGF at 6, 9 and 12 d in alloxan-induced diabetic mice model, compared to control (non-treated).Conclusion: These results suggest that KGF has the potential to promote the chronic wound healing ability of Sacran-HGF.
DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF BUCCAL PATCHES CONTAINING COMBINATION OF HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND ATENOLOL
Authors: Roda Ashutosh , Prabhu Prabhakara , Dubey Akhilesh
Published: March 2018

Objective: Buccal patch is a non-dissolving thin matrix modified release dosage form which was developed to administer into the unconscious and less co-operative patients.Methods: The mucoadhesive buccal patches of hydrochlorothiazide (HCZ) and atenolol (ATN) were prepared by solvent casting technique using various concentrations of sodium alginate, hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose, carbopol 934P and sodium carboxy methyl cellulose polymer and polyvinyl alcohol as a backing layer. The formulated patches were evaluated for their physicochemical parameters like thickness, weight variation, surface pH, content uniformity, folding endurance, swelling percentage studies and tensile strength, in vitro and ex vivo drug permeation. Results: The infra-red (IR) spectra showed no interaction between drug and polymer. Physicochemical characteristics of all the samples were found to be satisfactory and well within the range. Swelling of the films were increased with the increasing content of the polymers and it was found that swelling front erosion was comparably slower in the formulations with the carbopol 934 and HPMC. This is probably due to their marked viscous properties and therefore formulation provided sustained release of the drug. The percentage drug content of all the formulations were found to be in the range of 97-99 %. Among the patches, FC (Carbopol 934 and HPMC) patches were considered satisfactory for maintaining the in vitro residence in the oral cavity for almost 8h. Formulations FD (with CP and NaCMC) and FC showed high tensile strength and % E/B which is an indication of the strength and elasticity of the patch. The films were exhibited sustained release for more than 6 h which was confirmed by the in vitro release data and kinetic data reveals the combination of diffusion and erosion mechanism. The best mucoadhesive performance and matrix controlled release was exhibited by the formulation FC.Conclusion: The formulation of HCZ and ATN mucoadhesive buccal patch was found to be satisfactory and reasonable.
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF INDOMETHACIN-LOADED MUCOADHESIVE NANOSTRUCTURED LIPID CARRIERS FOR TOPICAL OCULAR DELIVERY
Authors: Niamprem Pattravee , Srinivas S. P. , Tiyaboonchai Waree
Published: March 2018

Objective: To develop and characterize indomethacin loaded-nanostructured lipid carriers (IND-NLCs) for topical ophthalmic delivery with different particle sizes and polymer coating to improve the mucoadhesive property on the ocular surface.Methods: Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) with different solid lipids and surfactants were prepared by the high-pressure homogenization technique. The optimized IND-NLCs was coated with polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG). The physicochemical properties and entrapment efficacy (EE) were examined. In vitro release studies were investigated using the shake-flask method. Ex vivo mucoadhesive studies were assessed by the wash-off test. In addition, the cytotoxicity was assessed by the short time exposure test.Results: IND-NLCs of ~300 and ~40 nm in diameter were successfully produced with a zeta potential of -30 mV and EE of 60–70 %. IND-NLCs prepared with Tween 80 as surfactant could be sterilized by autoclaving. The PEG coating of IND-NLCs did not affect either the particle size or EE. In vitro release showed a prolonged release for 360 min with a burst release of 50-60% occurring within 5 min. The smaller-sized IND-NLCs showed slightly faster release rates and better mucoadhesion to cornea compared to the larger IND-NLCs. PEG-coated IND-NLCs showed the highest mucoadhesion. In addition, IND-NLCs showed less cytotoxicity compared to IND alone. Conclusion: The small and PEG-coated NLCs represents a potentially useful carrier for safe delivery of indomethacin to the ocular surface with increased residence time.
MOVE AND WRITING STRATEGY ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL HOTEL HOMEPAGES
Authors: Yaemwannang Chalita , Pramoolsook Issra
Published: March 2018

Thailand is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Hotel is one of the factors in decision making process when tourists select their travel destinations. Thailand offers a wide range of accommodation for every type of budget. Therefore, the hospitality industry in Thailand is highly competitive. It is important for hoteliers to advertise their places effectively in order to increase the hotel brand awareness and the number of hotel bookings. Particularly, the target customers of hotel in general are not only limited to domestic travelers but also international. Advertising through the hotel official websites helps reach the target audience from all over the world, so organizing the content on the website plays an important role in making the advertising effective. This paper therefore aims to analyze the moves and their structure in the content area of popular international hotel homepages and also the writing strategies used in each move. Twenty four hotel homepages from eight different countries were selected for the analysis. The generic structure of advertisement proposed by van der Vliet & Redeker (2014) was used as the analysis framework. The main results show that there are differences between moves found in the present study and van der Vliet & Redeker (2014)’s work. Additionally, there is a variety of writing strategies found in each move that help deliver its common communicative purposes.
INTEGRATING REFUGEES INTO SOCIETY AND EDUCATION THROUGH LANGUAGE TRAINING: A CASE STUDY IN ORDU, TURKEY
Authors: Gözpınar Halis
Published: March 2018

This paper approaches addressing the linguistic needs of Iraqi refugee students living in Turkey.  Having a command of Turkish and English will allow them to feel more self-confident, more easily establish communication with their peers, receive a better education, have broader employment opportunities, and eventually earn a better income. Language will also help remove the distance between them and society, enable healthy dialogue, and speed up their process of social integration. Turkey is trying to find solutions to this language and social barrier. The core of this research is comprised of eighty-three Iraqi refugee students receiving education at a middle as well as high school in the province of Ordu. The students’ educational progression was evaluated through classroom observation, interviews, e-mails, telephone conversations, face-to-face discussions, family visits, and casual talks with parents, children, youth, and teachers, and then defined as the sample group. The aim of this paper is to show what benefits that the foreign language training we provide has on institutions, communities, and individuals in order to accelerate guest students’ adaptation into the society within which they are living, as well as into education. This paper is also expected to serve as a reference guide for language training programs in especially multicultural environments as is based on the results obtained from our research and experience.
SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING STRATEGIES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF INDIVIDUALISATION AND DIFFERENTIATION IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Lahodynskyi Olexandr , Semeniako Inna
Published: March 2018

The article deals with the issue of second language (SL) teaching in the higher educational institutions. The achievement of SL training goals by students is closely connected with the implementation of teaching and learning techniques based on concepts of individualisation and differentiation in higher education. Having analysed the concepts mentioned above, the authors define their role within the framework of SL training of the future specialists and, on this basis, outline SL teaching strategies that can be applied both during classroom and self-study work. They are defined as general mechanisms for the most effective planning, organisation and implementation of SL teaching based on students’ psychological peculiarities. They are aimed at creating the best and most comfortable conditions for the student’s SL learning and developing new ways of mastering a SL. They increase students’ motivation and maintain interest to learn SL when certain organisational conditions are observed and the offered exercises correspond to the students’ temperaments, personality types, and learning styles.
EXPLORING COURSE DESIGN FOR A UNIVERSITY-LEVEL ESP- BASED COLLEGE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS IN CHINA
Authors: Shi Wenjie
Published: March 2018

By undertaking needs analysis of the learners, teachers and prospective job positions regarding the language skills and language contents, this study identified the students' needs in terms of language skills and preferred contents, and then combined EFL teachers' academic expertise with the needs of other immediate stakeholders before devising an updated College English Program featured by ESP-based courses for finance and economic purposes available to students. Empirical studies on the effectiveness of the newly designed College English Program showed that the satisfaction is higher than that for EGP-based courses, and students' learning motivation and classroom engagement were boosted in ESP-based courses for finance and economic purposes.
THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION IN TEACHING SPEAKING IN ESP: A CASE STUDY OF A LEBANESE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
Authors: Bekai Wassim , Harkouss Samar
Published: March 2018

In learning any language, speaking plays an essential part in language acquisition. This has been a problematic issue as language teachers aspire to improve students’ communicative skills through the use of different techniques such as role play, discussions, simulations among others or by improving students’ vocabulary and pronunciation. The study sheds light on the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in teaching speaking in an English speaking class where English is taught as a foreign language for specific purposes such as business English, aviation English training among others and whether motivation is linked to academic, linguistic and socio-cultural factors. The importance of developing speaking skills in these specific situations has a great impact on students’ academic, social and professional development. Our study investigated The University of Balamand (hereafter UoB) 72 diverse participants from different majors who were divided between sophomore, junior and senior students on the one hand and the students’ gender on the other. The reason behind this division was to test both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and which group is more motivated. SPSS statistical analyses show a variation in the results between the two groups. The test revealed (1) that there was a significant, positive and small to medium correlation between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and academic factors, (2) non-significant correlation between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and linguistic factors indicating that motivation is not related to linguistic factors and (3) significant, positive and medium to large correlation between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and socio-cultural factors.
EMI MOOCS FOR UNIVERSITY LECTURERS
Authors: Belyaeva Elena
Published: March 2018

English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) at higher education institutions (HEIs) is gradually becoming more and more important and has a unique range of issues clearly different from those of EAP and ESP. EMI in higher education can facilitate the growth of the National Higher Education export potential and help each and every HEI move up the university rankings due to the growing numbers of international students. There is clearly a need for more university courses taught in English and EMI in higher education has already been discussed extensively in a number of international scholarly journals promoting globalization and internationalization of higher education. A small-scale investigation has been made to find out what kind of professional support is currently available for university faculty teaching and lecturing in English. This investigation has been limited to massive open online course (MOOC) platforms and international teaching qualifications providers. A brief outline of the research findings with an overview of the EMI-related MOOCs targeted at university faculty is offered with a detailed comparative analysis of the following MOOCs: “English as a Medium of Instruction for Academics” developed by the University of Southampton on the FutureLearn platform and “English for Teaching Purposes” developed by the Open University of Barcelona on the Coursera platform. The comparative analysis will cover the following variables: syllabus statement, course content, methods and techniques, assessment, resources and some learning outcomes. This paper is aimed at the university faculty who are already teaching their disciplines through English or will be working in academic international contexts in English with international cohorts of students in a global classroom.
COMPARING HOLISTIC AND ANALYTIC WAYS OF SCORING IN THE ASSESSMENT OF SPEAKING SKILLS
Authors: Metruk Rastislav
Published: March 2018

of testing oral performance are usually applied: holistic and analytic scoring. In the present study, these two ways of evaluating the spoken proficiency are explored in order to examine the relationship between them. English speaking skills of a total of 50 subjects, who are Slovak university EFL (English as a foreign language) students, were assessed by an interlocutor and an assessor. The interlocutor conducted the holistic scoring, while the assessor performed the analytic scoring. Categories within the analytic scoring consisted of content and organisation, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. The overall average for the four criteria was 3.32, while the holistic scoring mean was 3.56. The results demonstrate that there exists a statistically significant difference between the holistic and analytic ways of assessment as the p-value was calculated at 0.001 (p < 0.05). It is, therefore, suggested that employing both ways of scoring in the assessment process might be considered appropriate as they appear to complement each other, and together contribute towards more objective assessment.
La Convención Interamericana sobre la desaparición forzada de personas y sus impactos en Brasil
Authors: Meneguetti Pereira Luciano
Published: March 2018

El presente texto tiene como objetivo abordar los principales impactos de la Convención Interamericana sobre la Desaparición Forzada de Personas en el orden jurídico brasileño. Primero se analiza su surgimiento, su estructura y sus principales aspectos. En seguida se aborda la definición convencional de la desaparición forzada, su configuración como múltiples violaciones de derechos humanos y como crimen internacional, incluso como un crimen de lesa humanidad en determinados casos. Por último, se analizan las principales implicaciones en el caso de las mujeres.
Fidelidades democráticas. La participación política del servicio público en condiciones de democracia directa
Authors: Caballero Ochoa José Luis , García Huerta Daniel Antonio
Published: March 2018

El escenario actual de la democracia en Latinoamérica se enfrenta a dos fenómenos importantes que han trasladado su titularidad de la sociedad en general a instituciones gubernamentales, con lo que se ha reducido su utilidad y legitimidad en el plano político-social. Por un lado, los esquemas democráticos parecen encarar un esquema de instrumentalización que los reduce a la celebración de actividades electorales a través de la emisión de un voto, y, por el otro, a una situación de secuestro que la priva de sus atributos esenciales para el desarrollo de la libre participación política de la sociedad. Con ello, se tiende a creer que, en el marco de los procesos democráticos, se debe ser fiel a quien detente el poder para la organización de esta democracia orquestada y no a quien originariamente corresponde la posibilidad de decidir: al pueblo. Sobre esta base, el presente texto analiza las salvaguardas que, en el marco de un Estado democrático y constitucional, deben existir para garantizar el ejercicio de los derechos políticos sin temor a represalias, específicamente en el marco de referendos revocatorios en los que participan servidores públicos.
Hubungan Lingkungan Keluarga Terhadap Hasil Belajar Sosiologi Di SMA Negeri 16 Padang
Authors: Rahayu Sri
Published: March 2018

The result of semester mid-test in Academic Year 2014/2015 in sociology subject is low level. Base on te result, this study focused on influence of family environment to study result on sociology at SMA Negeri 16 Padang. This study uses a quantitative method with ex-post facto study approach. The population is 123 sociology students from class X of SMA Negeri 16 Padang, and sample is 44 students. Sampling was done by proportional random sampling technique. The research variables consist of a family environment variables (X) and variable Learning Outcomes (Y). data was collected through questionnaires. Questionare validity was tested by using the formula product moment correlation and reliability of the instrument was calculated using Cronbach Alpha formula. Prior to the data analysis first conducted the testing requirements analysis including normality test, homogeneity test. The data analysis technique used to test the hypothesis is the product moment correlation analysis technique. The results showed that: There is a significant positive effect between family environment and learning outcomes where the results count r is 0.423, greater than 0.266 ta­bles.. The results showed the better family environment will improve student learning outcomes.Hasil ujian tengah semester siswa pada Tahun Pelajaran 2014/2015 berada pada lelevel rendah pada mata pelajaran sosiologi. Atas dasar masalah tersebut penelitian ini difokuskan pada pengaruh lingkungan keluarga terhadap hasil belajar sosiologi di SMA Negeri 16 Padang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Jenis penelitian ini termasuk penelitian ex-post facto. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 16 Padang yang belajar mata pelajaran sosiologi yang berjumlah 123 orang. Dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 44 orang siswa. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik proportional random sampling. Variabel penelitian terdiri dari variabel lingkungan keluarga (X) dan Variabel Hasil Belajar (Y). Data dikumpulkan melalui angket. Validitas angket dilakukan dengan mengunakan rumus korelasi product moment dan reabilitas instrumen dihitung dengan menggunakan rumus Alpha Cronbach. Sebelum dilakukan analisis data terlebih dahulu diadakan pengujian persyaratan analisis yang meliputi uji normalitas, uji homogenitas. Teknik analisis data yang dipakai untuk menguji hipotesis adalah dengan teknik analisis korelasi product moment. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: Terdapat pengaruh positif signifikan antara lingkungan keluarga dengan hasil belajar sosiologi dimana hasil r hitung 0.423 lebih besar dari r tabel 0.266.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan semakin baik lingkungan keluarga maka akan meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa.
Back Matter Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Mamangan
Authors: Admin Admin
Published: March 2018

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The Model of Community Learning Center Development: A Case Study of PKBM Assolahiyah in West Java
Authors: Asmin Ferdinal
Published: March 2018

Sustaining community learning center (CLC) as a community activity centerby increasing the community capacity and skill to deal with socio-economics challenges is an important focus to ensure the success of CLC. This study was aimed to describe the sustainability elements of CLC development and analyze the policy elements that influence the sustainability of CLC program, particularly in related to CSR program. This study approach was combining a qualitative approach and quantitative approach with analytic decision method which is never conducted in the previous studies on CLC. Data and information were collected through document studies, observations and structured interviews through questionnaires, then they were analyzed using descriptive analysis and interpretive structural modeling (ISM) analysis. From ten elements of CLC sustainability were analyzed, the result of study emphasized to the importance of CLC management capacity enhancement in PKBM Assolahiyah. The result was synthesized into a policy model of CLC development through CSR program. The policy model should involve the roles of government, scientist, and non-governmental organization (NGO) to strengthen the CLC development
Implementasi Business Intelligence Menggunakan Highchart pada Sistem Penilaian Absensi berbasis YII Framework
Authors: Khoirunisa Alfiah
Published: March 2018

Informasi absensi yang dilakukan mahasiswa saat ini dapat dengan mudah diakses oleh dosen pembimbing. Namun, ada 3 (tiga) kesulitan yang dihadapi oleh dosen pembimbing, salah satunya yaitu menyajikan informasi dengan tabel membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama dan ketelitian yang sangat tinggi untuk mengukur perbandingan suatu informasi yang ada di dalamnya. Guna memudahkan dosen pembimbing dalam melakukan pencatatan dan pengukuran absensi mahasiswa bimbingan belajar yang ditangani, sistem PenA (Penilaian Absensi) akan menyajikan informasi berupa grafik dengan menggunakan Highchart. Penyajian informasi berupa grafik pada PenA (Penilaian Absensi) akan menyajikan informasi berupa Nim (Nomor Induk Mahasiswa), dosen pembimbing, dan waktu bimbingan. Informasi waktu bimbingan yang ada di dalam grafik dapat dijadikan perbandingan untuk mengukur tingkat aktivitas mahasiswa dalam mengikuti bimbingan. Sistem PenA (Penilaian Absensi) menggunakan website berbasis YII Framework karena ringan juga mudah untuk melakukan pengembangan aplikasi web dan YII Framework memiliki tingkat keamanan yang bagus. Dalam penelitian ini, terdapat 5 (lima) keuntungan dan 1 (satu) kekurangan pada sistem PenA (Penilaian Absensi). Dengan adanya penelitian ini diharapkan agar sistem PenA (Penilaian Absensi) dapat meningkatkan mutu absensi mahasiswa dalam proses bimbingan belajar pada Perguruan Tinggi Raharja.
Penerapan Algoritma C4.5 Untuk Klasifikasi Pola Penjurusan di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) Kota Tasikmalaya
Authors: Sambani Egi Badar , Nuraeni Fitri
Published: March 2018

Abstrak Penentuan jurusan di SMK merupakan hal yang sangat penting, karena siswa akan dibekali pembelajaran sesuai dengan jurusan yang telah dipilih sehingga memiliki keterampilan sebagai bekal memasuki dunia kerja. Namun dalam prosesnya masih sering mengalami masalah, karena pihak sekolah masih sulit dalam menentukan kebijakan untuk penentuan jurusan calon siswanya, diperlukan banyak faktor penilaian dan semua data diolah dalam waktu yang terbatas. Maka dari itu pihak sekolah perlu mengetahui pola penjurusan siswa berdasarkan nilai rapor, tes kesehatan, dan olahraga. Nantinya pola tersebut memudahkan pihak sekolah dalam menentukan jurusan mana yang tepat untuk calon siswa tersebut. Pola penjurusan diperoleh dengan proses data mining yang mengikuti langkah-langkah CRIPS-DM. Algoritma C4.5 merupakan salah satu bagian dari teknik klasifikasi dengan kemampuan model algoritma C4.5 yang dapatmelakukan proses learning danklasifikasi yang sederhana, cepat dan secara umum mempunyai tingkat akurasi yang tinggi. Dengan menggunakan dataset 1104 record data siswa baru, hasil dari pengklasifikasian data pemilihan jurusan SMK untuk jurusan AP, TKJ, RPL, TKR, dan TSM menghasilkan akurasi sebesar 92,30%. Dengan tingkat akurasi yang baik, pola klasifikasi penentuan jurusan ini dapat digunakan pihak sekolah dalam menentukan kebijakan dalam penentuan jurusan calon siswa pada proses penerimaan peserta didik baru.
Motion Graphic Masjid Agung Palembang sebagai Media Promosi Pariwisata Kota Palembang
Authors: Pertiwi Dini Hari , Syahrul Yasermi
Published: March 2018

Indonesia kaya akan khasanah keanekaragaman warisan budaya dapat dilihat sampai saat ini berupa bangunan bersejarah yang hampir terdapat diberbagai Kota di Indonesia. Kota Palembangmerupakan salah satu kota bersejarah di Indonesia, mempunyai potensi sumber daya alam, sosial maupun budayanyadapat dijadikan objek pariwisata. Salah satunya yaitu bagunan bersejarah Masjid Agung Palembang merupakan sebuah bangunan peninggalan warisan budaya lokal yang memiliki nilai sejarah budaya yang tinggi dan pusat kegiatan keagamaan umat Islam masyarakat Kota Palembang. Namun, cikal bakal cultural heritage mengalami pergeseran, dengan lajunya modernisasi dan globalisasi, dan telah mengancam kelestarian budaya di beberapa kawasan bersejarah. Melihat hal tersebut tentu sangat disayangkan, mengingat pemanfaatan bangunan bersejarah sebagai produk pariwisata merupakan sebuah kebutuhan yang sangat penting di era kehidupan modern, pariwisata juga menjadi sebuah magnet yang kuat untuk lebih memperkenalkan sebuah wilayah dimata dunia.Sehingga penelitian ini memiliki tujuan yaitu untuk bagaimana membuat motion graphic Masjid Agung Palembang sebagai media promosi pariwisata bangunan bersejarah dan pusat kegiatan keagamaan masyarakat Kota Palembang. Metode penelitian akan dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara dan studi pustaka sedangkan metode pengembangan media promosi pariwisata yang dibangun dengan berbasis multimedia menggunatan metode Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC).
The Islamization in Bugis Society during the Darul Islam Era under Kahar Muzakar in 1960s
Authors: Andini Batari Oja
Published: March 2018

This paper describes one of the reasons why Islam is so embedded in the identity and the culture of Bugis society. By studying some works of literature about Darul Islam in South Sulawesi and the Bugis pre-Islamic religion, the Islamization process in South Sulawesi was colored by fears, terror, and massacre. It was in Darul Islam Era, under Kahar Muzakar, when Bugis pre-Islamic religion was brutally replaced by Islam since the gerombolan wanted to establish Indonesia Islamic State (NII). This paper also offers a description of Indonesian politics in micro view, the local history of the politics in South Sulawesi.Â Keywords:Islamization, Darul Islam, Bugis, and Kahar Muzakar
Rubrik Soeara Moehammadijah 1915 â€“ 1924
Authors: Saputro M. Endy
Published: March 2018

Soeara Moehammadijah, (later: Suara Muhammadiyah), has continuously become one of the longest living magazines in Indonesia. To note, the beginning of publication of Soeara Moehammadijah was published in 1915 and has progressively scattered information to the present day. Several dissertations have used this magazine for one of its main references. Several books have also examined how Muhammadiyah developed, either from education or da'wah, from this source. However, what is the actual content of this magazine, not many have studied it. This series presents the contents of the Soeara Moehammadijah column 1915 - 1940. This section presents the contents of the rubric of 1915 - 1924.
جليل الكلام ودقيقه لدى الشيعة الإمامية قبل بداية فترة الغيبة الكبرى
Authors: Edris Mosaab Elkhair
Published: March 2018

This study would serve as sequel to the views of the Imami theologian Hisham bin al-hakam on Jalil al-Kalam and Daqiq al-Kalam by explaining the theological views of Zurarah bin Aʻyun, Abu Jaʻfar al-Ahwal, al-Fadl ibn Shazan and Banu Nubakht; it will focus on their known writings, explicating their available theological views as far as possible, on the basis of Sunni and Shi’ite sources in the context of the history of theology. The objective behind that is to explain the theological trends that emerged in the history of the Twelver Imamite community, their connections; this would, first of all, provide knowledge of the intellectual foundations of the Twelver theology, which reached its pinnacle at the hands of the theologians of the fifth century AH beginning with Shaykh al-Mufid bin Muhammad bin al-Nuʻman al-ʻAkbari al-Baghdadi. Secondly, this study would provide an understanding of the relational basis between the Twelver and the Mutazilite theological thought. I think that it is the result of a mutual cross-fertilization on the one hand, while on the other since they both derive from the same sources, they lead to similar results. It is not a case of Shi’ite subservience to a predominant Mutazilite influence because the Twelver Shi’ite theologian was conscious of his requirements in support of his doctrine, which revolves around the issue of the Imamah in Jalil al-Kalam and Daqiq al-Kalam alike. In addition, this study will also identify the real origins of the idea of limiting the imamate to twelve imams, ending with the consideration of the early Imamite scholars through which they established their arguments against their opponents in their writings and debates. This is all the more important since the titles of the Shi’ite Imami writings and from what is quoted in their debates on the issue of Imamate, do not point to the imamate of only twelve imams, as the history of the Imami Thought depicts and which starts with the period of the Minor Occultation, which lasted about 70 years from 260 to 329 AH. KeywordsImami Shiʻites, Jalil al-Kalam, Daqiq al-Kalam, Major Occultation
Beyond the Extremism of Radical Muslim Groups: A Socio-Historical Study
Authors: Khomaini Mokhamad Iqbal
Published: March 2018

Muslim terrorist group is a contrast issue, they are the one who openly opposes the U.S. Oppression, but on another side, they are blamed for being a terrorist. The story started with oppression on Muslim countries everywhere: Afghanistan was invaded by USSR army, then 1991, Iraq also was attacked as a response call from the US to Kuwaiti aid request, then in 2001, Afghanistan was invaded and occupied by the U.S., then the raid over Taliban and all its organization in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the military operation in Iraq, 2003, and daily killing upon Palestinian since 1967 with no ending etc. So, the counter upon oppression rises, but unfortunately those who struggled to defend Muslim territories against U.S. invasion are called as a â€œterroristâ€. Once upon a time in 2000, Bali was the most destined of tourism but unexpectedly, a big tragedy happened in Indonesia with the bomb explosion in Bali Island and killed 202 people, most of the victims were foreign tourists. The result of investigations pointed to â€œJemaah Islamiyahâ€ as an actor of that incident. The national and International news media posted that â€œJamaah Islamiyahâ€ did a terror on the basis of jihad against America and its allies who invaded a Muslim country, but unfortunately, the victims were civilians who have nonsense affiliated with politics.Â Keywords:Terrorist, Extremism, and Radical Muslim GroupÂ
Reading a Feminist Response on â€œThe Book of Knowledgeâ€ based on Gadamerâ€™s Philosophical Hermeneutics
Authors: Kodir Faqihuddin Abdul
Published: March 2018

The position of woman and knowledge in Islamic perspective has been an interesting issue in Islamic studies. One of the female Muslim scholars who focus her studies on feminism is Saâ€™diyya Shaikh. By exploring Gadamerâ€™s philosophical hermeneutics, this paper is aimed at explaining the basic concepts of theÂ philosophical hermeneutics of Saâ€™diyya Shaikhâ€™s â€œKnowledge, Women, and Gender in the Hadith: a Feminist Interpretationâ€ published in 2014. The work is focused on the interpretation responding to the selected texts of the Hadith in â€œThe Book of Knowledgeâ€, the collection of the prophetic traditions by Sahih al-Bukhari. It was found out that prejudice influences Shaikhâ€™s motivation in interpreting the text. However, as there are neither merely subjective nor objective aspects in the interpretation, Shaikh positions herself in the structures of self-understanding which reveal â€œthe truthâ€ for her within a horizon. Indeed, Shaikhâ€™s interpretation is dynamic. Thus, it can still be fixed and changed to invite new perspectivesÂ KeywordsFeminism, Hermeneutics, Interpretation