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FICOLOGIA NO CONTEXTO ESCOLAR: ATIVIDADES PRÁTICAS COM ESTUDANTES DO ENSINO MÉDIO DE UMA ESCOLA PÚBLICA DE TERESINA – PI
Authors: Batista Maria Gardenia Sousa , Quadros Rogers Stanley
Published: April 2020

O presente artigo tem por objetivo geral apresentar a inserção de discussões sobre Ficologia (estudo das algas), unindo ações realizadas dentro da sala de aula, no campo e no laboratório; e como objetivos específicos despertar nos estudantes o interesse pelo estudo da Ficologia; relacionar teoria e prática a partir do estudo das microalgas e desenvolver atividades práticas e a produção de um material didático intitulado "FITOPLÂNCTON: uma gota de conhecimento". Para efetivação desses objetivos foi utilizado o método de pesquisa e prática tendo como lócus uma unidade escolar do estado do Piauí, localizada no centro da cidade de Teresina e como sujeitos da pesquisa 260 estudantes do ensino médio do ano de 2019. A coleta de dados da pesquisa ocorreu em um primeiro momento com a visita ao parque lagoas do norte e em segundo momento, uma aula prática no laboratório de Ficologia da UESPI,onde os estudantes tiveram a oportunidade de visualizar as amostras de microalgas coletadas nas lagoas e visualizar com o auxílio de microscópio. Em seguida aplicou-se um estudo dirigido junto aos estudantes para avaliar a percepção sobre o conhecimento em Ficologia. Em conclusão a pesquisa revelou que a produção de material didático para uso no ensino médio como proposta para a produção de conhecimento, bem como despertar a consciência para a responsabilidade ambiental em sala de aula, desenvolvendo um olhar crítico sobre o meio ambiente com a finalidade de assegurar a qualidade de um recurso natural tão nescessário e raro em muitas partes do planeta que é água.
Editorial [Português]
Authors: Sampaio Juliana Lira , Furtado de Melo Rebeca
Published: April 2020

Editorial - Dossiê Feminismos
Dificuldades em se monitorar os parâmetros microbiológicos de uma marca de água mineral no Estado de São Paulo
Authors: Luiz Thays de Souza João , Souza Vládia Cristina Gonçalves de , Koppe Jair Carlos
Published: April 2020

O monitoramento dos parâmetros microbiológicos de uma empresa de água minera de porte pequeno é uma tarefa simples porque se tem um número pequeno de poços a serem monitorados na sua área de lavra. Quando se tenta monitorar os parâmetros microbiológicos de marcas globais, muitos obstáculos são enfrentados devido à grande quantidade de poços que cada companhia de água mineral costuma ter. Muitos poços de uma mesma marca de água mineral podem estar localizados em diferentes estados brasileiros. Escolheram-se quatro marcas de águas minerais  diferentes de provenientes de empresas de mineração de água mineral para serem monitoradas. A primeira empresa teve 8 poços monitorados e para as outras três empresas monitoraram-se três poços, um para cada empresa. Os seguintes parâmetros microbiológicos foram monitorados durante dias e meses: Escherichia Coli, Coliformes Totais e Bactérias Heterotróficas. As estações climáticas e os vários tipos de embalagens foram considerados neste monitoramento. Todas as marcas analisadas foram adquiridas em estabelecimentos comerciais no estado de São Paulo, no Brasil.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI PEMETAAN DAERAH RAWAN KECELAKAAN BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Anggraini Novia , Widya Moh. Anshori Aris , Sufaidah Siti
Published: April 2020

Kecelakaan lalu lintas merupakan masalah yang membutuhkan penanganan serius mengingat besarnya kerugian yang diakibatkannya. Salah satu upaya untuk meningkatkan keselamatan transportasi yaitu dengan mengetahui titik lokasi rawan kecelakaan. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi lokasi rawan kecelakaan yaitu metode Angka kecelakaan dan frekuensi kecelakaan. Tujuan studi ini untuk mengidentifikasi titik lokasi rawan kecelakaan dengan menggunakan metode Batas Angka Ekivalen kecelakaan dan Z-Score. Data kecelakaan lalu lintas yang dianalisis bersumber dari satlantas Jombang dari tahun 2018 dan data yang bersumber dari media elektronik, variabel dummy dari tahun 2016 - 2019. Aplikasi rancang bangun daerah rawan kecelakaan Berbasis mobile, dibangun dengan framework Codeigniter dan Framework 7, MySql sebagai basis data dan Mapbox Api sebagai layanan peta digital.  Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah terciptanya aplikasi SIG berbasis mobile yang menyajikan informasi titik lokasi rawan kecelakaan dan tingkat kerawanannya serta notifikasi kepada pengguna jika berada di radius titik rawan yang dapat diakses oleh masyarakat. AbstractTraffic accidents are a problem that requires serious treatment considering the amount of loss caused. One effort to improve transportation safety is to know the location of accident-prone locations. The method used to identify accident prone locations is the accident rate and frequency of accident methods. The purpose of the study is to identify accident prone locations by using the Accidental Equivalent Limit Limits and Z-Score methods. Traffic accident data analyzed were sourced from Jombang Satlantas from 2018 and data were sourced from electronic media, dummy variables from 2016 - 2019. Application of building design for accident-prone areas Based on mobile, built with Codeigniter frame and Framework 7, MySql as database and the Fire Mapbox as a digital map service. The final result of this study is the creation of a mobile-based GIS application that presents information on the location of accident-prone locations and their vulnerability levels as well as notifications to users if they are in a vulnerable point radius that can be accessed by the public.Keywords: Equivalent accident number (EEK); Black Spot; Framework7; SIG; Z-Score
Spoof Surface Plasmon Metamaterials
Authors: Huidobro Paloma Arroyo , Fernández-Domínguez Antonio I. , Pendry John B. , Martín-Moreno Luis , García-Vidal Francisco J.
Published: April 2020

In the interest of transparency, MRS is a co-publisher of this title. However, this review was requested and reviewed by an independent Book Review Board.
Technology of Assembly and transportation afloat arch spans bridge over the Volga in Nizhny Novgorod
Authors: Gorbachev Sergej , Ponomarev Andrej
Published: April 2020

The article deals with some interesting engineering solutions implemented in the process of installation of arch span structures of the channel part of the bridge crossing the Volga river in Nizhny Novgorod, due to the design features of the arch span structures and local conditions: technology of assembling arches on the coastal slipway; construction of the slipway for Assembly and tightening of the arch trusses of the arch; technology lateral shifting of the arches on the piers on carriage; design piers of the carriages and pusher device; technology of loading and transportation of arches on floating supports; design of floating supports, their adjustment, strengthening of used barges; snap-in for positioning floating supports; erection strengthening arched spans with temporary stands and pendants; technology of lifting and installation of arches in the design position; used equipment and floating means; a way of immersing the tubular piles piers and methods to confirm their load-carrying ability; necessary coordination with regulatory organizations.

The engineering novelty of the above technical solutions in the method of installation of arched superstructures with flexible tightening and cable-stayed suspensions – a design that was not initially adapted to surfacing installation.

The author presents drawings and photographs of the most typical auxiliary structures and technological processes that took place during the construction of arch span structures of the bridge.

This material can serve as an analogue in the design and construction of such out-of-class bridges across large navigable rivers.
Actualization of innovative technologies in road construction
Authors: Aleksandr Kabanov , Kolos Irina , Chernyaeva Viktoriya , Ilin Aleksey , Medvedeva Olga , Semenov Igor
Published: April 2020

This article discusses the problems that arise in the operation of road structures. One of the most important is rutting. Indicators of resistance to rutting depend on the method of design of non-rigid pavement and operational parameters, which allows to obtain the applied method of volumetric design of asphalt mix «Superpave» (SP-19), which in our country was called «SPAS». The authors, together with the staff of the laboratory of asphalt Concrete plant – 1, monitored asphalt concrete mixtures designed according to the «Superpave» system on the asphalt mixing plant. Then tests were carried out according to the method of PNST 181-2016 on the susceptibility of asphalt concrete materials to shear deformations arising under the action of repeated passes of the loaded wheel at ambient temperature. The result of the study of rutting showed that the mixture SP-19 have predominantly traditional. More detailed research results are presented in this article. Based on the data obtained from the results, conclusions were formulated: the Studies show that the method of «Superpeyv» is updated to the requirements of technical supervision at the objects of the road complex of the Russian Federation. In conclusion, the authors have formulated conclusions on the research: a comparison of physical and mechanical performance of asphalt concrete mix SP-19 on PNST 114 and fine-grained asphalt concrete mix type A brand I shows that the shear stability in terms of the average depth of the track is higher for the brand SP-19 by 38 %; set the required mixing temperature and compaction of asphalt concrete mixture on the system «Superpeyv»; the release of a pilot batch of asphalt concrete mix of SP-19 brand at the production site of JSC «ABZ-1» showed that the recipe selected in the laboratory is reproduced in the ABZ; cores selected within the framework of technical supervision from the experimental coating and tested in the laboratory showed corresponding to the requirements of ODM 218.4.038-2017; assessment of economic efficiency at the cost of asphalt concrete mix of SP-19 brand showed a decrease of 2.2 % relative to the cost of fine-grained asphalt concrete mix; the increase in the service life of the road surface h 30–50 % by reducing rutting increases its turnaround time. At the same time, economic efficiency can reach 50 % per m2.
Microbiological corrosion of building materials
Authors: Svetlov Dmitry , Kachalov Alexander
Published: April 2020

The research results in the field of microbiological corrosion of building materials of domestic and foreign experts are presented. It is shown that microorganisms cause corrosion of concrete on cement and other binding metal and other materials. Metals in the order of decreasing the rate of biocorrosion are arranged in the following row: aluminum, mild steel, zinc, brass, copper, stainless steel. Concrete, due to its high surface activity, is capable of adsorbing a wide variety of substances, including microorganisms: bacteria and mycelial fungi. Among bacteria, nitrifying agents, thionic, iron and silicate bacteria and others participate in the corrosion of cement concrete (mainly due to their acid secretions). According to the data of a number of authors, on the surface of stone building materials mycelial fungi of the genera Penicillium, Aspergillus, Trichoderma, Cephalosporium prevail. Biodeterioration in this case mainly comes down to the disruption of cohesion of constituent components as a result of exposure to mineral or organic acids, as well as enzymes and due to chemical reactions between the cement stone of solutions and concretes and the waste products of microorganisms. The compositions of bituminous composites at various ratios of the materials used without inclusion in the composition of fungicides showed non-fungal resistance and non-fungicide. Comparison of concrete on gypsum and phosphogypsum binders showed that samples on a phosphogypsum binder overgrow microorganisms somewhat more, wood materials are subject to significant biodeterioration at high humidity. Biodegradation of wood occurs mainly due to the use of mushrooms as food sources of cellulose, lignin and other components. Synthetic polymers and materials based on them are significantly superior to natural polymers in biostability. However, under certain operating conditions, they are damaged by biological agents. Biological damage to plastics, as well as other materials, occurs simultaneously with their aging under the influence of external physical and chemical factors (ultraviolet radiation, water, temperature changes, etc.). Additives that are usually always present in polymer compositions (fillers, plasticizers, stabilizers, antioxidants, modifiers, pigments, etc.) significantly affect the biostability of polymeric materials. One of the effective ways to increase the biostability of composite building materials is the introduction of fungicidal additives in their composition. It is also shown that of great importance in increasing the durability and increasing the life of some building structures (metal products, communications, underground pipelines and some others) is their protection by paint and varnish coatings.
NFE2L2/KEAP1 Mutations Correlate with Higher Tumor Mutational Burden Value/PD-L1 Expression and Potentiate Improved Clinical Outcome with Immunotherapy
Authors: Xu Xian , Yang Yang , Liu Xiaoyan , Cao Na , Zhang Peng , Zhao Songhui , Chen Donglin , Li Li , He Yong , Dong Xiaowei , Wang Kai , Lin Hanqing , Mao Naiquan , Liu Lingxiang
Published: April 2020

Background

Abnormalities in the KEPA1-NRF2 pathway have a role in cancer progression, metastasis, and resistance to chemo- and radiotherapies. Persistent activation of NRF2 associates with poor prognosis across different cancer types. However, the beneficial therapeutic strategy to harness this pathway in cancer remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the clinical outcome with immunotherapy in NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutant population.

Materials and Methods

We investigated the correlation between NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutations and tumor mutational burden (TMB) and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression status to identify the therapeutic vulnerability. For this purpose, relevance analysis with TMB value was performed in 9,040 patients with cancer, and relevance analysis with PD-L1 expression was performed in 3,457 patients. The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) database and real-world evidence were used to assess the immunotherapy response in NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutant subsets.

Results

NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutations occurred in various cancers, and the highest mutation incidences occurred in lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) at 19.16% (NFE2L2) and 10.31% (KEAP1). We confirmed that higher TMB value and PD-L1 expression were associated with NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutations compared with wild-type, especially in non-small lung cancer. MSKCC database analysis showed the improved survival of patients with NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutant with immunotherapy compared with other treatments (median overall survival 22.52 VS 12.89, p = .0034). Real-world evidence further confirmed the efficacy of immunotherapy in the mutant population.

Conclusion

Our study revealed that patients with NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutant could achieve improved outcomes from immunotherapy than the other treatments. These findings may broaden the application of immune checkpoint blockade to patients harboring NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutations.

Implications for Practice

NFE2L2/KEAP1 alterations occur frequently in multiple cancer types and are associated with poor prognosis; however, the efficacious strategy to inhibit this pathway in cancer is poorly understood. This study was designed to analyze the mutational characteristics of NFE2L2/KEAP1 alterations in 9,243 Chinese patients. The highest mutation incidences occurred in lung squamous cell carcinoma at 19.16% (NFE2L2) and 10.31% (KEAP1). Relevance analysis showed the NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutant subsets were associated with higher tumor mutational burden value and programmed death-ligand 1 expression. Clinical data further confirmed NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutations correlate with improved outcome with immunotherapy. These findings suggest the clinical application of immunotherapy in the NFE2L2/KEAP1 mutant population.
KAJIAN EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING DALAM MEMBENTUK CITRA PARIWISATA KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Prasetyo Mohamad Hadi , Maulani Terra Saptina
Published: April 2020

Perkembangan perekonomian saat ini sangat pesat, khususnya pada sektor jasa pariwisata. Berbagai daerah di Indonesia berlomba- lomba untuk menjadikan daerahnya menjadi lebih menarik wisatawan. Salah satunya adalah kota Bandung yang merupakan destinasi wisata unggulan provinsi Jawa Barat. Tingginya jumlah kunjungan pada destinasi pariwisata akan memiliki dampak  positif terhadap pendapatan daerah. Maka dari itu ketersediaan sarana prasarana pendukung pariwisata menjadi penting untuk meningkatkan kunjungan wisata, sehingga kota Bandung tetap aktraktif dan didukung dengan media promosi yang efektif. Membentuk citra yang positif kepada wisatawan tidak hanya dibentuk dari strategi komunikasi pemasaran, akan tetapi dari berbagai pengalaman yang dirasakan oleh wisatawan. Dengan pengalaman tersebut menentukan apakah wisatawan akan memilih kembali kota Bandung sebagai salah satu tempat destinasi wisata atau tidak. Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif verifikatif, dengan alat pengumpulan data berupa kuisioner. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah wisatawan domestik dan asing yang mengunjungi kota Bandung sebanyak 400 orang responden. Hasil dalam penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh Experiential Marketing dalam membentuk citra pariwisata kota Bandung sebesar 86,3% dan sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain di luar model.
EETIKA KERJA ISLAM SEBAGAI FAKTOR DETERMINAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. X DI KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Widiansyah Fauzan Akbar
Published: April 2020

The main of this research is to resolve decreasing employee performance of Manufaturing Department at PT. X arround 3 years beginning of time, by using Islamic Work Ethics approach as independent variable. This research method used descriptive and verification method with 126 employees in the manufacturing department of PT. X as a population of with the number of respondents only 61 employees. The analysis technique used is Pearson product moment correlation coefficient and simple linear regression analysis. Then to test the research hypothesis, t-test is used to determine the significance level of the correlation coefficient between the two variables studied. The results showed that the Islamic Work Ethics and Employee Performance were in the middle category, and the calculation results of the correlation coefficient is 0.521, the mean is Islamic Work Ethic had a middle impact of Employee Performance.
MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN SISWA TERHADAP TUGAS PERKEMBANGAN LANDASAN HIDUP RELIGIUS MELALUI TEKNIK MODELING SIMBOLIS
Authors: Marlina Margaretha Djati
Published: April 2020

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan menggunakan dan menerapkan Teknik Modeling Simbolis pada siswa kelas IX.D. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Hasil penelitian menujukan, Siklus I dari hasil pengolahan angket, terdapat rata-rata 54.68, ditemukan ada 36 siswa kelas IX.D yang Kurang dan cukup dalam Tugas Perkembangan Landasan Religius, ini berarti menunjukkan hampir 54% siswa, kurang adanya Tugas Perkembangan Landasan Religius masih berdasarkan pujian, mengerjakan karena perintah bukan kesadaran sendiri, melaksanakan ibadah yang wajib saja. Hasil Siklus 2, angket Tugas Perkembangan Landasan Religius Siklus 2, rata-ratanya adalah 86,05 sebanyak 38 orang siswa sudah dapat sangat baik,baik. Hal tersebut berarti terjadi perubahan yang signifikan pada siklus 2 yaitu 100 % tingkat perubahan prilakunya di antaranya dalam Tugas Perkembangan Landasan Religius, adanya Tugas Perkembangan Landasan Religius sudah berdasarkan kedasaran individu, tidak berdasarkan pujian mengerjakan karena perintah menjadi kesadaran sendiri, melaksanakan ibadah ritual tidak hanya yang wajib ditaati yang sunah pun dilakukan. Dengan demikian penggunaan Layanan Informasi secara empiris telah terbukti dapat  meningkatkan pemahaman siswa dalam Pembiasaan Tugas Perkembangan Landasan Hidup Religius di kelas IX.D SMPN 34 Bandung tahun Pelajaran 2018/2019. AsbtractThis study aims to determine the ability to use and implement Symbolic Modeling Techniques in class IX.D. The research method used was Classroom Action Research (CAR). The results of the study aimed, Cycle I from the results of questionnaire processing, there were an average of 54.68, found that there were 36 grade IX.D students who were lacking and sufficient in the Task for Development of Religious Platforms, this meant that it showed almost 54% of students, the lack of a Task for Development of Religious Platforms was still based on praise, work because the command is not self-awareness, carrying out compulsory worship only. The results of Cycle 2, questionnaire Development of Religious Platform Cycle 2, the average is 86.05 as many as 38 students have been very good, good. This means that there is a significant change in cycle 2 that is 100% the level of change in behavior including those in the Development of Religious Foundations, the Development of Religious Foundations has been based on individual bases, not based on the praise of working because the order becomes one's own awareness, carrying out ritual worship not only the ones that the Sunnah must also be obeyed. Thus the use of Information Services empirically has been proven to be able to increase students' understanding in the Habit of the Development of Religious Life Platform in class IX.D SMPN 34 Bandung in 2018/2019 Academic year.
RESPON MAHASISWA TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS BERBASIS BLENDED LEARNING MELALUI EDMODO DI UNIVERSITAS BATURAJA
Authors: Agustiani Merie , Ningsih Sulia , Muris Anggraeni Agustin
Published: April 2020

AbstrakRevolusi Industri 4.0 menjadi kesempatan untuk guru bahasa agar menjadi kreatif dalam mengembangkan kemampuan berbicara siswa. Salah satu usaha kreatif yangg dapat dilakukan adalah menggunakan model pembelajaran blended learning.i Program Studi Teknologi Pendidikan, penggunaan model pembelajaran blendedd learning telah dilakukan di beberapa mata kuliah. Namun untuk mata kuliah bahasa inggris belum pernah dilakukan sebelumnya. Blended learning ini dapat dilakukann dengan berbagai media pembelajaran online, salah satunya adalah edmodo.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi mahasiswa terhadap pembelajaran bahasa inggris berbasis blended learning melalui edmodo   di Universitas Baturaja. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian diambil dengan metode total sampling dengan jumlah 44 orang mahasiswa program studi Teknolologi Pendidikan FKIP Universitas Baturaja tahun akademik 2018/2019.  Instrumen dalam penelitian ini menggunakan angket yang dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 82% setuju dengan penerapan pembelajaran bahasa inggris berbasis blended learning melalui edmodo dan sisanya 18% tidak setuju pada pembelajaran bahasa inggris berbasis blended learning melalui edmodoAbstractThe Industrial Revolution 4.0 is an opportunity for language teachers to be creative in developing students' speaking skills. One creative effort that can be done is to use a blended learning model. In the Educational Technology Study Program, the use of blended learning models has been carried out in several courses. But for English language course has never been done before. Blended learning can be done with various online learning media, one of which is Edmodo. The Purpose of this research was aimed at finding out the students' responses of English learning based on blended learning through edmodo at Baturaja University. This was a quantitative descriptive study. The sample of the study  was taken through total sampling method with a total of 44 students from the Education Technology Education FKIP Baturaja University in academic year 2018/2019. A questionnaire was used to collect the data and it was analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques. The results of this study indicated that 82% of the students agreed with the application of English learning based on blended learning through edmodo, and the remaining 18% did not agree with English learning based on blended learning through edmodo.
Pattern of gallstone disease in an industrial township in India: are the risk factors different?
Authors: Ram Mahesh , Khan Shehtaj , Soni Deepak K. , Tiwari Shirish
Published: April 2020

Background: The prevalence of gallstones among different populations is varied, which reflects the role of genetic and environmental factors, besides common factors like age, sex, parity, obesity and diet. Being a commonly treated surgical problem, we attempted to study the epidemiology, risk factors and predisposing factors related to gallbladder disease in our setup- the industrial township of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Bhopal, India.Methods: This was an observational study done over a period of 2 years. The patients were analyzed on the basis of age and sex distribution, dietary habits, body mass index, activity level, monthly income, family history, parity, associated illness if any, and abdominal ultrasound findings.Results: Of 104 patients, 44 were males and 60 females, with female to male ratio being 1.36:1. The commonest age group to be affected was 61 to 70 years (35 patients, 33.65%). Better socioeconomic status, lower activity level, higher parity, vegetarian diet and consumption of plant-origin fats were the factors present in most patients. No family history was present in 97.11% patients.Conclusions: As gallstones have multi-factorial etiology, it is difficult to disassociate their influence and to pin point towards the contribution of any one factor. But the results suggest that there is more than what meets the eye. Higher incidence in males and absence of family history point towards a cause not found in genes or at home, but something present in the workplace environment, where men form the major part of workforce.
Foreign Investment and Export Management and Analysis - Kosovo Case
Authors: Bajrami Halil , Bellaqa Bashkim
Published: April 2020

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has a special and specific importance for the Republic of Kosovo taking into account the conditions and economic development, which in turn impact the economic development and social improvement of the country. For the state to have a greater absorption of FDI, significant improvement should be made in improving the management capacity in order to create a motivating environment for foreign investment, which is related to the improvement of macro-factors and microfactors at the country level in order to make the environment as attractive as possible for FDI. The purpose of this paper is to present the trend of FDI, the trend of export with a keen eye on Kosovo and to present the correlation of FDI with export. Firstly, at the beginning of this paper, a theoretical review of the literature on definitions of FDI in economic terms and definitions of export is presented. Secondly, the trend and comparison of FDI and exports over the years is presented. Thirdly, FDI trends in Kosovo were analyzed by the country of origin of these investments, etc. Fourthly, in the context of this paper, an analysis in terms of investment management at the country level in order to create an attractive investment environment was made. Fifthly, as part of this paper, empirical analyzes showing the correlations between FDI and Export in the Kosovo case have been made. FDI trends in Kosovo have been decreasing over the years, which must be improved by creating a motivating environment for both domestic and foreign investors.
Brief: Information Technology as an Aid to Productivity in Petroleum Exploration - Fact or Fiction?
Authors: Dawson Martin , Iliffe James
Published: April 2020

This paper considers the relationship between information technology investment, technical productivity, and business benefit. The effect of introducing IT to the industry and its impact on geoscience is described, along with a discussion of whether investment in IT has brought the expected benefits to other industries. The paper concludes with a consideration of the present business perceptions of IT and asks whether a company, by concentrating solely on such issues as technical productivity, will actually maximize the benefits of IT.

Introduction

The upstream petroleum industry has progressively adopted IT since the mid-1950's to aid technical operations. By the late 1980's, nearly all exploration companies had invested heavily in IT. Recently, many companies have begun to scrutinize the costs and benefits of IT more closely. As in other industries, there has been a movement in the petroleum industry to constrain IT expenditures.

A major justification for continued investment in IT has been that the resulting technological change will directly improve business performance through increased productivity. This contention is now being questioned in the more difficult operating conditions of the early 1990's because of a growing belief that IT investment has not produced many of the supposed benefits.

Application of IT in Petroleum Exploration

The deployment of IT in petroleum exploration has had a significant impact on technical practices. The initial applications of IT were in areas like reservoir modeling, seismic processing, and mapping, which required intensive numeric calculations. During the late 1970's and early 1980's, hardware advances (e.g., the appearance of workstations) and software developments (e.g., on-line editors and on-screen graphics) enabled the creation of interactive applications. The possibility of manipulating and interpreting geological data on screen was regarded in many companies as a significant aid to productivity and critical to achieving technical excellence.
How Uncertainty Can Be Managed in a Portfolio Context
Authors: Fleming Peter
Published: April 2020

Published in Oil & Gas Executive, Volume 2, Number 1, 1999, pages 37-41.

A Strategic Manager's Perspective on Portfolio Management

At BHP Petroleum, we have upgraded our portfolio and organizational capabilities and aligned our internal organization structure to global strategies. We are focusing on growing our business, achieving internationally competitive performance on key drivers, because evidence suggests that efficient growth leads to superior shareholder returns. An important driver of achieving efficient growth is portfolio management. I see strategic management as the iteration between what we consider are possible futures; where we want the company to be positioned within these futures; what kind of performance is required by the shareholders; and, given all these factors, what kind of portfolio can deliver on these sometimes conflicting objectives.

Two Parts of the Model: Uncertainty and Portfolio Management

At BHP, portfolio management started with the need to divest assets that did not fit our strategic or commercial criteria; our initial efforts were on the sell side. These efforts have been successful, with approximately A $1.5billion in assets divested during a period of high prices.

More recently, with the bulk of necessary divestments completed, we have turned our attention to the future and what kind of portfolio we need to deliver our shareholder objectives and how we want to manage uncertainty (i.e., scenarios). We are approaching portfolio management in two ways; first, as a way of thinking and, second, using portfolio-management tools to assist us in making investment choices.

Portfolio management is a way of thinking about the business - moving from where projects are chosen on the basis rates of return to where projects must not only meet hurdle rates, but portfolio fit must also be evident. By portfolio fit, I mean, for example, the balance between short-, medium-, and long-term production and profit growth, consistency with capabilities, overall balance of technical, commercial or country risks, and other such factors. This sounds easy but, in practice, requires a mental shift for decision makers.

Any discussion of portfolio management must deal with the issue of uncertainty. The approach taken to portfolio management in certain and uncertain worlds is fundamentally different. The following are key differences.
The Process of Injection Drug Use Among Homeless Women:A Qualitative Study
Authors: Kitson Cynthia , O'Byrne Patrick
Published: April 2020

Background: The literature on women who use injection drugs (WUID) is antiquated and diluted by data from men. Due to the higher rates of morbidity and mortality among WUID, we undertook a qualitative study to better understand their drug use practices. Methods: We adopted a Deleuzo-Guattarian lens and engaged in semi-structured interviews with 35 women. Data were analyzed applied thematic analysis. Results: We divided these themes into (1) how WUID obtain resources to acquire drug, and (2) the steps involved in preparing, using, and discarding drugs. From our Deleuzo-Guattarian perspective, these findings highlighted that participants stratified their worlds according to rules of cleanliness to create hierarchies of appropriateness and acceptability. Conclusions: These findings, overall, highlight the importance of understanding the constructed world of women who use injection drugs, particularly regarding the ways by which nurses interact with these women to provide care.
Patient with COVID-19 who has no specific onset symptoms and progresses rapidly to death: a case report
Authors: Fang Lei , Zhang Shuaipan , Cheng Wei , Zhan Chao , Fang Xiaoming
Published: April 2020

BackgroundSince its outbreak, COVID-19 has continued to spread rapidly more than 3 months, which constituted a public health emergence worldwide.The onset symptoms of patients with COVID-19 are not specific, especially in non-respiratory symptoms, it is easy to be ignored, which can cause widespread infection. For critically ill patients, glucocorticoids are used for anti-inflammatory treatment. However, after the application cycle recommended by the guidelines, the deterioration of the patient's condition and treatment to suppress cytokine storms is more critical.Case presentationA previous patient was admitted to the hospital due to abdominal pain and diarrhea, and accidentally was confirmed with positive SARS-CoV-2. The patient progressed rapidly from mild to severe within 2 days of admission. With timely anti-viral and anti-inflammatory drugs and early ventilator respiratory support, the patient's condition improved temporarily, and subsequently accompanied by a decrease in glucocorticoids, the patient's condition worsened and eventually died. Her family members were also hospitalized due to close contact.ConclusionThis case highlights that even if glucocorticoids are discontinued in accordance with the guidelines, deterioration of the patient's condition is inevitable attribute to the cytokine storms. And related Chinese and western medicines that suppress cytokine storms should be applied in time. In addition, more systematic epidemiological surveillance and stool tests are necessary due to potential lethal risk and route of transmission.
Therapeutic targeting of coronavirus spike glycoprotein priming
Authors: Pellecchia Maurizio , Barile Elisa , Baggio Carlo , Gambini Luca , Shiryaev Sergey A. , Strongin Alex Y.
Published: April 2020

Processing of certain viral proteins and bacterial toxins by host serine proteases is a frequent and critical step in virulence. The coronavirus spike glycoprotein contains three (S1, S2, and S2’) cleavage sites that are processed by human host proteases. The exact nature of these cleavage sites, and their respective processing proteases, can determine whether the virus can cross species, and the level of pathogenicity. Recent comparisons of the genomes of the highly pathogenic SARS-CoV2 and MERS-CoV, with less pathogenic strains (e.g., Bat-RaTG13, the bat homologue of SARS-CoV2) identified possible mutations in the receptor binding domain and in the S1 and S2’ cleavage sites of their spike glycoprotein. However there remains some confusion on the relative roles of the possible serine-proteases involved for priming. Using anthrax toxin as a model system, we show that in vivo inhibition of priming by pan-active serine protease inhibitors can be effective at suppressing virulence. Hence, our studies should encourage further efforts in developing either pan-serine protease inhibitors or inhibitor cocktails to target SARS-CoV2 and potentially ward off future pandemics that could develop because of the additional mutations in the S-protein priming sequence in coronaviruses.
NiFe2O4@SiO2 @amino Glucose Magnetic Nanoparticle under Solvent-free Condition: A New, mild, Simple and Effective Avenue for the Synthesis of Quinazolinone, Imidazo[1,2-a]Pyrimidinone and Novel Derivatives of Amides
Authors: Fekri Leila Z.
Published: April 2020

Background:

Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidinone, quinazolinone and amide derivatives have attracted a lot
of interest because of their broad scope of biological and pharmacological activities. There are a lot of methods
reported in the literature for their synthesis. Therefore, we became interested in developing a convenient
synthetic method for the preparation of imidazoquinazolinone and amide derivatives.

Objective:

NiFe2O4@SiO2 @glucose amine were synthesized, characterized and have been used for the green,
effective and mild multicomponent synthesis of quinazolinones, benzoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidinones and
amides under solvent-free conditions in short reaction times and excellent yields. To expand of the scope of
this avenue, multicomponent synthesis of mono and bis novel amides was tested for the first time. All of the
products were characterized by mp, FT-IR, NMR and elemental analysis.

Methods:

Aldehyde (1mmol), 2-amino benzimidazole (1 mmol), dimedone (1mmol) or indane-1,3-dione (1
mmol) for the synthesis of quinazoline or imidazopyrimidinones and arene (1mmol), anhydride (1mmol), 2-
aminobenzimidazole (1mmol) for the synthesis of amides in the nanocatalyst NiFe2O4@SiO2@glucose amine
(0.15mol%: 0.05g) were stirred by a magnet for the required reaction time. After completion of the reaction, as
indicated by TLC, the products were collected and recrystallized from ethanol if necessary.

Results:

We present a novel avenue for the synthesis of benzimidazo[1,2-a] pyrimidinones, quinazolinones and
amides in the presence of NiFe2O4@SiO2@glucose amine under solvent-free conditions.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, we developed NiFe2O4@SiO2 @glucose amine-catalysed multicomponent
synthesis of quinazolinones and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidinones using the reaction of benzaldehyde, dimedone or
indane-dione and 2-aminobenzimidazole and multicomponent synthesis of amides using arenes, cyclic
anhydrides and 2-aminobenzimidazole by a solvent-free technique. This method proves to be a robust and
innovative approach for the synthesis of a biologically important structure. The operational simplicity, the
excellent yields of products, ease of separation and recyclability of the magnetic catalyst, waste reduction and
high selectivity are the main advantages of this method. Furthermore, this new avenue is cheap and
environmentally benign.
The Influence of Turnover Factors Toward Employees’ Intention to Stay: A Case Study in Indonesian Islamic Universities
Authors: Malik Nazaruddin
Published: April 2020

This study analyzed several employee turnover factors, such as satisfaction, organizational commitment, and religiosity, to predict the employees’ intention to stay. Very few studies in the Muslim context have explored such a corporate attitude from the viewpoint of job satisfaction and organizational commitment. This study employed a quantitative and descriptive research design. A survey was used to analyze the correlation between some predictors of the employees’ intention to stay. In particular, it attempted to show that religiosity affected both job satisfaction and organizational commitment either directly or indirectly. The data were obtained from 150 employees in some Islamic universities in Malang. The findings revealed that (1) job satisfaction was influenced by religious beliefs. (2) job satisfaction significantly affected the employees' commitment. (3) religiosity gave an indirect positive impact to the corporate commitment through job satisfaction, and 4) religiosity was positively related to the employees' intention to stay. Regarding this, the employees who keep the religious belief in the workplace are encouraged to bring themselves to perform excellently.
PENGUATAN SELF ESTEEM ANAK JALANAN MELALUI BIMBINGAN MORAL SPIRITUAL (Pada Program Pendidikan Luar Sekolah)
Authors: Khurin Maknin Nur Afifah
Published: April 2020

PENGUATAN SELF ESTEEM ANAKJALANAN MELALUI BIMBINGANMORAL SPIRITUAL(Pada Program Pendidikan LuarSekolah)Nur Afifah Khurin Maknin *)FAI UMMABSTRACTThe burden of street children is much heavy for their age, that they are prone topsychological stress which will affect the children’s emotional, social andintelligence growth, in the sense that the growth will not be maximal. In such acase, the NGO’s main programme to educate and train the children to beindependent by increasing their quality, improving their lives and by enablingthem to interact socially in their as well as in society will not be reached. In orderthat the programme planned by the NGO can be effective and efficient, thechildren should be physically and mentally healthy. To meet this condition, thechildren must be trained to raise their “self-esteem” so that they are mentallyhealthy. When they are mentally healthy, their physical and mental developmentwill hopefully grow optimally, so that they more ready and more able to solvetheir problem constructively. This research will answer the question of whethermoral and spiritual counselling will raise the street children’s self-esteem and willchange their quality of life with attitude especially those who have been educatedand trained by the NGOs.Spiritual and Moral Counselling is one which focuses on theunderstanding and application of moral and ethical values in society; it alsostresses on increasing the children’s self religius motivation so that they will bemotivated to increase their quality and able to be on their own normally. Thiscounselling will hopefully cause the children have high self-esteem and mentalhealth which can be seen from their change of attitude.Keyword:Moral and Spiritual Counselling,Self-Esteem, Quality of life, StreetChildren.
REKONSTRUKSI PEMIKIRAN A. MALIK FADJAR TENTANG PEMBAHARUAN MADRASAH MENUJU SEKOLAH MODEL
Authors: Nurhakim Moh.
Published: April 2020

Moh. Nurhakim *)Fakultas Agama Islam UMMABSTRACTThis paper aims to discuss about the three things matter. The first is about the views ofA. Malik Fadjar of the principal problems of Islamic education due process ofmodernization and globalization. Second, about the ideas and concepts A Malik Fadjarrenewal of curriculum, institutional, and management of Islamic education. Third,about ideas and concepts can significantly affect the efforts to establish a modelmadrassas, as well as improving the quality of the learning processes.Kata Kunci :Rekonstruksi, Madrasah, Sekolah Model
PERANAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA DALAM PEMBENTUKAN ETIKA SOSIAL PERSAUDARAAN DAN PERDAMAIAN (Studi di Malaysia dan Indonesia)
Authors: . Tobroni , Isyraqi Asyraf
Published: April 2020

PERANAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA DALAM PEMBENTUKANETIKA SOSIAL PERSAUDARAAN DAN PERDAMAIAN(Studi di Malaysia dan Indonesia)Oleh :Tobroni *)En. Asyraf Isyraqi **)*Fakultas Agama Islam UMM**Fello SLAI pada Akademi Pengajian IslamUniversity of Malaya malaysiaABSTRACTThe study was conducted to investigate the Islamic Education role in some regions in Indonesia andMalaysia. Social conflicts remained an unresolved problem for both Indonesia and Malaysia. Thetwo countries faced cases of violence, graft, juvenile delinquency, ethical and moral violation inalmost all parts of the country. In addition, the number of the cases was continuously increasingevery day. In response to the facts, the role of Islamic Education in shaping morality, ethics, andpersonality was certainly questionable. Therefore, Islamic theologians, including Islamic educationteachers, were expected to improve their role in shaping public moral and ethics through theIslamic Education.Keywords: Role, Islamic Education, Shaping,Social Ethics, Fraternity and Reconciliation
PEMIKIRAN JOHN AMOS COMENIUS DALAM PERSPEKTIF FILSAFAT PENDIDIKAN DAN RELEVANSINYA DENGAN ALIRAN PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Romelah Romelah
Published: April 2020

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Correlation between handgrip strength and hand-forearm anthropometry
Authors: Fuentes Manrique Omar Andrés , Castro Bermúdez Juan Dayal , Villegas Bermúdez Diego Fernando
Published: April 2020

El coeficiente de correlación de Pearson (r) entre la fuerza de agarre y la antropometría del antebrazo manual supone una relación existente o no lineal entre ellos. La recopilación de datos de las variables se obtuvo de diez adultos jóvenes, tanto en el antebrazo derecho como en el izquierdo, se tuvieron en cuenta algunas variables cualitativas: ser diestro, el género con cinco (5) hombres y cinco (5) mujeres, y se establecieron como condiciones que el individuo estaba sano y no tenía una carrera previa como atleta. Se concluye una relación lineal directa con la antropometría de la mano y la fuerza de agarre, aunque como se esperaba, existía una gran diferencia entre la fuerza ejercida por un individuo masculino y femenino, siendo la primera más fuerte. Respecto al antebrazo, se encontró una relación inversa entre la circunferencia máxima del antebrazo y la fuerza de agarre. Finalmente, las relaciones más fuertes encontradas fueron en el ancho y largo de la palma, así como en la circunferencia de la muñeca. Los resultados se validaron comparando los resultados de esta investigación con los resultados de literaturas especializadas. Algunas consideraciones pueden ser consideradas para futuras investigaciones. La fuerza de agarre puede promover el riesgo de accidentes y los ergónomos deben considerar este factor de manera adecuada para su diseño.
Penerapan Metode Learning Vector Quantization2 (LVQ 2) Untuk Menentukan Gangguan Kehamilan Trimester I
Authors: Budianita Elvia Budianita
Published: April 2020

Trimester I adalah masa dimana 3 bulan pertama kehamilan yakni 0 sampai 12 minggu awal kehamilan. Pada masa ini tubuh ibu akan banyak mengalami perubahan seiring berkembangnya janin. Pada ibu-ibu hamil pada fase trimester I terkadang ditemukan beberapa gangguan kehamilan yaitu, Abortus, Anemia Kehamilan, Hiperemesis Gravidarum tingkat I, Hiperemesis Gravidarum tingkat II, Kehamilan Ektopik, dan Mola hidatidosa. Untuk membantu pasien dalam mengenali gangguan kehamilan pada trimester I ini maka peneliti berinisiatif merancang suatu sistem yang menerapkan konsep jaringan syaraf tiruan dengan metode LVQ 2 (Learning Vector Quantization) dalam mengenali gangguan kehamilan trimester I berdasarkan gejala gangguan kehamilan trimester I. Ada 41 gejala penyakit, dan 6 penyakit sebagai data masukan. Sistem akan mengklasifikasikan penyakit dengan proses pembelajaran dan pengujian ke dalam 6 jenis penyakit, berdasarkan pengujian metode LVQ2 cukup baik di terapkan dalam pengenalan pola gejala gangguan kehamilan, di buktikan dari hasil pengujian yang di lakukan menggunakan window 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, dan 0, data latih 90 dan data uji 18 didapat akurasi terbaik 100% dan rata-rata akurasi 97.68%  dengan nilai parameter pembelajaran algoritma learning rate = 0.02, 0.04, 0.06, pengurangan learning rate = 0.1, minimal learning rate = 0.01 dan nilai window (ε) =0.1, 0.3, 0.5, dan 0. Nilai w juga mempengaruhi akurasi. Kata Kunci:  Gangguan Kehamilan Trimester I, Learning Vector Quantization 2, Window