bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Endüstriyel Atıksularda Mikroalgal Nütrient Giderimi ve Biyodizel Üretim Verimliliği: Süt Endüstrisi Örneği
Authors: YILMAZ Sevgi , BUDAK Fuat
Published: February 2019

Son yıllarda mikroalgal arıtım teknolojileri endüstriyel ve tarımsal kökenli atıksuların artımında klasik atıksu arıtma sistemlerine karşı sürdürülebilir bir alternatif olarak görülürken, elde edilen mikroalgal biyokütle de yenilenebilir bir enerji kaynağı olarak oldukça önem kazanmaktadır. Bu çalışmada süt endüstrisi atıksularında üretilen Chlorella vulgaris’in nütrient giderim ve biyokütle üretim verimi potansiyelinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada kullanılan atıksu, Adana’da süt endüstrisi sektöründe faaliyet gösteren bir firmadan sağlanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları, on günlük üretim sürecinde, Chlorella vulgaris’in toplam azot (TA) ve toplam fosfor (TF) giderim verimlerinin sırasıyla %95,3 ve %92,7 olduğu, 0.074 g L-1 gün-1 olan maksimum kuru madde miktarının ise deneysel çalışmanın ikinci gününde elde edildiğini göstermiştir. Çalışmadan elde edilen veriler Chlorella vulgaris’in süt endüstrisi atıksularında etkin bir nütrient giderimi sağladığını ve süt endüstrisi atıksularının sürdürülebilir mikroalgal biyokütle ve biyodizel üretiminde önemli bir potansiyele sahip olduğunu göstermiştir. 
Genetik Algoritma ile Öznitelik Seçimi Kullanılarak Yapım Yönetiminde Çalışan Liderlik Algısının Tahmini
Authors: KELEŞ Abdullah Emre , KAYA KELEŞ Mümine
Published: February 2019

Hızla büyüyen ticari teknolojiler için bilimsel bir temel hazırlayan ve birçok uygulama alanına sahip olan yapay zekânın son zamanlarda inşaat projelerinde de kullanımı dikkat çekmeye başlamıştır. Bu çalışmada, inşaat projelerinin temelini oluşturan yapım yönetimi konusunda yapay zekâ sistemlerinin kullanım alanları incelenmiş olup, Türkiye özelinde literatür taraması gerçekleştirildikten sonra yapım yönetiminde önemli bir yeri olan çalışan liderlik algısının sınıflandırılmasında taranan bu literatürlerde yapay zeka yöntemlerinden başarılı olan genetik algoritma ile öznitelik seçiminin önemi araştırılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, çalışan liderlik algısının tahmin edilebilmesi amacıyla hazırlanmış olan veri setinde öznitelik seçimi yapıldıktan sonra Naive Bayes, Destek Vektör Makineleri (SMO), Çok Katmanlı Algılayıcı (MLP), Radyal Tabanlı Fonksiyon Ağları (RBF Network), Karar Tablosu (Decision Table) ve J48 sınıflayıcıları çalıştırılmış, J48 sınıflayıcısı ile doğruluk oranının ham veri setine göre artarak %78,43 olduğu gözlenmiştir.  
Güneş Enerjili Bir Sıcak Hava Motoru Tasarımı ve Analizi
Authors: AKHAN Hacer , ERYENER Doğan
Published: February 2019

Giderek artan enerji ihtiyacının daha ucuz ve çevreyi kirletmeyecek yollarla elde edilmesi için alternatif enerji kaynaklarından yararlanılması gerekmektedir. Çevre dostu, yenilenebilir, elde edilmesi düşük maliyetli olan güneş enerjisi, bu durumda en yaygın olarak kullanılan alternatif enerji olarak gündeme gelmiştir. Güneş enerjisi uygulamalarından bir tanesi, güneş enerjisinden elektrik üretimi sağlanması için geliştirilen sıcak hava motoru sistemidir.Bu çalışma kapsamında ilk olarak özgün bir Stirling sıcak hava motoru tasarlanmış ve bu tasarımın bir prototipi imal edilmiştir. Beta tipi olarak tasarlanan motorda, sıkıştırma oranı, güç pistonu çapı, pistonların bağlı olduğu geri çağrıcı kuvveti oluşturan yaylar, yer değiştirme pistonunun boyu, çalışma akışkanı, doldurma basıncı, ısıtma sıcaklığı, rejeneratör boyutları ve malzemesi değiştirilebilmektedir. Amaç, termodinamik analiz yaparak bu parametrelerin, devir, güç gibi motor karakteristiklerine etkisini incelemektir. Termodinamik analiz sonuçları değerlendirilerek, en yüksek verimi sağlayacak motor parametreleri belirlenmiştir. Motor parametreleri değiştirilebilir bir sistem ilk defa yapılmıştır. 
Model pendidikan karakter pada madrasah ibtidaiyah
Authors: Miskiah Miskiah
Published: February 2019

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1)konsep pendidikan karakter di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, dan (2) model pengembangan pendidikan karakter di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi terhadap kegiatan pembelajaran di  Madrasah Ibtidaiyah.  Penelitian ini berhasil menemukan bahwa: (1) konsep pendidikan  karakter di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah  merupakan bentuk pendidikan yang memuat materi-materi pendidikan karakter yang diperuntukkan bagi pembelajaran anak sejak dini dalam rangka mengenalkan dan menanamkan karakter-karakter baik pada diri anak. (2) model pengembangan pendidikan karakter di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah dilakukan dengan menggunakan empat model pendekatan penyampaian, yaitu model sebagai mata pelajaran tersendiri (monolitik), model terintegrasi dalam semua bidang studi, model di luar pengajaran dan model gabungan. Dari keempat pendekatan tersebut yang cocok diterapkan di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah hanya dua, yakni: model terintegrasi pada semua bidang studi dan model gabungan.Kata kunci: pendidikan karakter, madrasah ibtidaiyah THE MODEL OF CHARACTERISTIC EDUCATION IN MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAHAbstractThe purpose of this article is: (1) to describe the concept of character education in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, (2) to describe the development of character education model in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. This study was a descriptive qualitative method. The data were collected through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this study are: (1) the concept of character education in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah is a form of education that contains the materials of character education which given to the teaching and learning of the children.(2) There are several models of implementation of character education in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, a) Model as an individual subject (monolithic), b) Integrated model in all field of study,  c) Model outside  of teaching, d) Combined model. There only two approaches that can be applied in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah: integrated model in all field of study and combined model.Keywords: character education, madrasah ibtidaiyah
The Relationship Between Nomophobia and Maladaptive Coping Styles in a Sample of Italian Young Adults: Insights and Implications From a Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Bragazzi Nicola Luigi , Re Tania Simona , Zerbetto Riccardo
Published: February 2019

Background

Information technologies have become an integral part of the modern society; however, it is speculated that their overuse would result in addiction. Nomophobia refers to the irrational fear of being out of contact with virtual communication platforms. Generally, upon exposure to stress, humans adjust by employing cognitive mechanisms and behavioral efforts known as coping strategies.

Objective

The goal of the research was to explore coping styles implemented in subjects with nomophobia.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study involving young adult participants (undergraduate students and younger subjects) who were recruited via an online survey using a snowball approach. The Italian version of the Nomophobia Questionnaire was administered to subjects. The measurement of coping styles was done using the 28-item Brief COPE questionnaire. Continuous data were computed as means and standard deviations, whereas categorical data were expressed as percentages, where appropriate. Correlation analysis was performed between the Nomophobia Questionnaire and Brief COPE scores. Multivariate regression analyses were conducted in order to shed light on the determinants of each coping style and its association with nomophobia.

Results

A total of 403 subjects took part in the study. Subjects with higher nomophobia scores responded when confronted with stress with behavioral disengagement (r=.16, P<.001), denial (r=.19, P<.001), self-blame (r=.12, P=.02), self-distraction (r=.22, P<.001), venting (r=.28, P<.001), use of emotional (r=.25, P<.001), and instrumental support (r=.16, P=.001).

Conclusion

Nomophobia subjects adopt maladaptive coping strategies when confronted with stress. The acknowledgment of how nomophobia subjects react provides insight and introduces a focus for preventative and interventional measures in this population.
Impasses na sala de aula, atenção e laboratório estético
Authors: Sancovschi Beatriz , Amado Luiz Antonio Saléh
Published: February 2019

Não é rara a queixa, por parte dos discentes, de que estar em sala de aula não faz sentido. Por outro lado, os docentes ressentem-se de que ensinar tem sido um desafio. Docentes e discentes encontram-se diante de um impasse que merece ser examinado de perto. O artigo assume essa tarefa, inicialmente, a partir da análise do funcionamento da atenção na sala de aula no ensino superior. Apoiados na ecologia da atenção de Yves Citton, vemos nascer uma complexidade de regimes atencionais que co-existem e se co-afetam, tornando a queixa sobre a (des)atenção insuficiente. Em seguida, assume a proposta dos laboratórios estéticos como modo de intervir sobre os ecossistemas atencionais existentes. Conclui com a aposta de que a ecologia da atenção abre novas perspectivas para enfrentar os impasses vividos nas salas de aula hoje.
Folha de S. Paulo e os 50 anos do Golpe de 1964: guerras de memórias no especial multimídia
Authors: Martins Allysson Viana
Published: February 2019

As guerras de memórias nas produções jornalísticas buscam sua constituição na história. Em épocas de convergência e digitalização, a memória e o jornalismo possuem novas configurações. Neste texto, averiguam-se as produções da Folha de S. Paulo sobre os 50 anos do golpe de 1964, através de descrições interpretativas. Hoje o veículo jornalístico mais acessado do país, a Folha já possuía relevância desde antes do golpe. De modo geral, observa-se que a estrutura jornalística padrão e as memórias pessoais são preteridas em detrimento de um modelo de informação mais didática e de uma utilização de documentos históricos, com as fontes individuais aparecendo para explicitar opiniões contrárias à narrativa oficial sustentada nas produções do veículo, sobretudo nas justificativas dos militares.
A morte de Dona Marisa Letícia: o biográfico e os trabalhos da memória no Jornal Nacional
Authors: Sacramento Igor , Machado Izamara Bastos , Negrini Michele
Published: February 2019

Este artigo analisa a cobertura da internação e da morte de Dona Marisa Letícia no Jornal Nacional entre os dias 24 de janeiro e 4 de fevereiro de 2017. Entendemos que a morte de personalidades públicas é um momento para observar os modos como o jornalismo enquadra a memória coletiva ao narrar a vida a partir da morte. O modo como o telejornal narra a vida dela demonstra sua posição no contexto da crise política por que passa o Brasil, especialmente às acusações direcionadas ao seu marido e a ela, mas também releva certa manutenção no modo de representação midiática dela.
O que nos diz a máquina de escrever? Notas sobre a escrita de um Brasil moderno
Authors: Martins Bruno Guimarães , Bertol Rachel
Published: February 2019

O artigo dialoga com a história da mídia elaborada por Friedrich Kittler, buscando ampliar as perspectivas teórico-metodológicas para a pesquisa da historicidade nos processos comunicacionais. A partir de casos empíricos brasileiros (material epistolar, artigos de jornal, anúncios), toma-se a máquina de escrever como meio de comunicação escrita que participou de forma relevante da modernização do país na virada do século XIX ao XX. No momento de aparecimento das primeiras mídias técnicas, segundo Kittler, a invenção de um aparelho ambíguo, percebido tanto como ferramenta quanto como tecnologia, propiciou uma nova relação com a escrita e uma mudança na “rede discursiva”, simultaneamente ao impacto de invenções óticas e sonoras, especialmente o filme e o gramofone. Ao considerar as condições técnicas historicamente localizadas para a articulação discursiva buscaremos explorar dilemas próprios da história das mídias em regiões geralmente classificadas como periféricas, como o Brasil.
Pabllo Vittar, Gloria Groove e suas performances: fluxos audiovisuais e temporalidades na cultura pop
Authors: Cardoso Filho Jorge , Azevedo Rafael José , Ferreira dos Santos Thiago Emanoel , Araujo Mota Junior Edinaldo
Published: February 2019

Este artigo propõe uma análise que compreende a relação entre os fluxos audiovisuais e culturais como vetores que operam configurações políticas, estéticas e sociais da experiência, tendo como estudo de caso as performances drags de Pabllo Vittar e Gloria Groove. A plataforma YouTube é tomada como um dispositivo que, ao posicionar os corpos das artistas, abre possibilidades de processos de subjetivação que atravessam as identidades de gênero, gêneros midiáticos e a própria temporalidade da experiência. Percebem-se, dessa forma, articulações que remetem às experiências do passado no presente, do presente no presente e problematizações do presente/futuro.
Em busca do tempo e do espaço: memória, nostalgia e utopia em Westworld
Authors: Souza Leal Bruno , Goulart Ribeiro Ana Paula
Published: February 2019

Propomos demonstrar e refletir sobre a articulação entre passado e futuro, tendo como elemento articulador as ideias de nostalgia e utopia. Para isso, entendemos que a série Westworld (HBO) materializa uma peculiar articulação entre esses dois termos, cujas implicações buscaremos delinear. Em nosso movimento reflexivo, faremos primeiro um breve diagnóstico da experiência temporal e da memória hoje. Em seguida, buscaremos refletir sobre a potencial e aparentemente paradoxal associação entre utopia e nostalgia, observando pistas que apontam para seus complexos modos de articulação. Para isso, propomos uma revisão nas formas cristalizadas como os conceitos foram classicamente entendidos.
Show tributo como catarse coletiva: a presentificação dos atentados
Authors: Da Rosa Ana Paula
Published: February 2019

Na ambiência da midiatização verifica-se a potencialização dos protocolos sociosemiotécnicos que consolidam imagens exógenas em nosso imaginário coletivo. Tais imagens, como as vistas no jornalismo ou em espaços de atores sociais midiatizados, tendem a acionar memórias. E é exatamente a relação entre música, imagens e memória que este artigo visa investigar. O foco está nos shows tributo realizados, de forma cíclica, quanto aos atentados terroristas. Nossa pergunta de partida é: em que medida os shows tributo se transformam em estratégia performática de eternização dos atentados? Para responder tal questão partimos para uma análise de casos múltiplos: o Concert for New York (2001), o show da banda U2 for Paris (2015) e o show One Love Manchester de Ariana Grande (2017).
A study of the interactions between internal audit function and external auditors in Italy.
Authors: Regoliosi Carlo , Martino Davide
Published: February 2019

This paper shows the results of a research study whose main objectives have been to understand the way and the extent of dependence and consideration which the directors of internal audit departments and the partners in external audit firms have of each other. We relied on the exploratory research methods that examine the level of operative co-operation and activity co-ordination between Internal audit functions and auditing firms through questionnaires and interviews. The findings suggest that mutual collaboration increases the reliability of controls and that, at least in part, avoids duplication of work, although there is no full agreement on the usefulness of the internal audit outcome for the external auditor activities. These findings are particularly relevant given the growing emphasis on the role of Internal Audit as an important corporate governance mechanism and on the new challenges faced by external auditors in the form of greater audit requirements. Overall, our findings have practical implications for both (i) external auditors who are evaluating the role of internal audit functions and its usefulness and (ii) CAEs who could on their turn increase the efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit functions. This article also provides a contribution to the literature examining public companies internal and external audit interrelationships as well as the literature on audit effectiveness and performance.
DEVELOPING AN ARGUMENT-BASED SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO IMPROVE STUDENT’S CRITICAL THINKING DISPOSITION AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILL
Authors: Sudiana I Ketut
Published: February 2019

This study was aimed at producing an argument-based science teaching textbook for junior high school students to improve student’s critical thinking disposition and critical thinking skill. This text book was produced by following Borg and Gall’s (1983). Research and development model for three years. The first year research collected information (need analysis) used to design the draft of the product in the form of argument-based science text book for junior high school to improve student’s disposition and critical thinking skill. The product of the first year research was in the form of a draft of the argument-based science textbook. The second year research tried out the argument-based science text book for junior high school in a limited scope, conducted in three SMP’s in Bali province. This try-out used pretest-posttest one group design. The number of students involved in the second year research was 88 students. The result of the second year research showed that the argument-based science text book for junior high school could improve students’ disposition skill by 21.48% and critical thinking skill by 57.22%. The third year research tried out the argument-based science text book for junior high on a large scale in three SMP’s in Bali province. The study used the pretest--posttest one group design. The number of students involved was 194 students, the control group and experiment group had 97 students respectively.  As the comparison the text book entitled Buku Ajar IPA SMP Kurikulum 2013 was used. The data obtained from this third year research were in the form of scores for critical thinking disposition and critical thinking skill. These data were analyzed using multivariate covariance analysis at 5% level of significance. The large scale tries out in the third year was aimed at determining the effectiveness of the argument-based science teaching textbook for junior high school to improve student’s disposition and critical thinking skill. The results showed that there was a significant effect of the argument-based science teaching text book for junior high school students to improve student’s disposition and critical thinking skill on the student’s critical thinking disposition and critical thinking skill both simultaneously and partially or individually. Based on the test of means difference, the argument-based science teaching text book for junior high school students was better than Buku Ajar IPA SMP Kurikulum 2013 in improving the student’s critical thinking disposition and critical thinking skill both simultaneously and partially.
REPRESENTATION OF SOCIAL EDUCATION VALUE OF TRANSGENDER CHARACTER IN THE NOVEL OF CALABAI BY PEPI AL-BAYQUNIE AS STIMULUS OF CHARACTER BUILDING IN PROSE APPRECIATION LEARNING IN STKIP PONOROGO
Authors: Aji Kusuma Krisna , J. Waluyo Herman , EKo Wardani Nugraheni
Published: February 2019

This research is a qualitative descriptive research that aimed to understand the life of the transgender figure in the novel of Calabai, analyzing the values of social education reflected through the example of calabai attitude, and analyzing the integration of social education values of calabai figures as a stimulus to build character in learning of prose appreciation in STKIP PGRI Ponorogo. The source of data used in this research is Calabai novel document by Pepi Al-Bayqunie, while the data collected in the form of the result of the study note of the novel. Data collecting technique uses non-interactive technique by doing intensive reading on the novel and do recording actively by content analyzing method. Validity of this research uses data triangulation technique and method of triangulation. Data analysis techniques using interactive analysis model, which is data reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The results of this research show that the sensitivity and the concern of transgender characters in the novel of Calabai to fellows is a representative value of social education model to the younger generation. The value of social education reflected through the transgender figure in the novel of Calabai includes the social attitude of caring family, caring friend, and caring for the community. Social care is manifested in the form of obedience, patience, sacrifice, sincerity, religious, sympathy and empathy, gratitude, and compassion. The values of social education represented by transgender figures in the novel Calabai can be used as a stimulus to build character in prose appreciation learning in STKIP PGRI Ponorogo.
Instructional Media Development for Teaching Japanese Language
Authors: Firmansyah Dian Bayu , Rahmawati Riska Sri , Tanzil Andini Qodriya
Published: February 2019

This research aims to develop multimedia teaching materials for teaching Japanese language at the senior high school. Using Adobe Flash CS5 software, this interactive media was technology based and provided some features found in the source book, such as vocabularies or sentence patterns introduction, etc. In addition this media also equipped by Japanese words pronounciation practice using Online Japanese Accent Dictionary (OJAD). This research was conducted with pre-experimental method, survey questionnaire and a short interview. Research subjects were teachers and students of senior high schools majoring Japanese language in Indonesia. Survey questionnaire result showed that this media was high rated as an attractive media and user-friendly media based on the contents and features provided on it. Further, it was found that this media was very useful not only for teachers as a teaching materials, but also for learners who are eager to learn Japanese independently.
Projects Based Learning To Increase Entrepreneurial Interest For Student Entrepreneurship Program
Authors: Permana Agus Aan Jiwa
Published: February 2019

In an effort to encourage the nation's economic development through the potential of vocational education in an effort to reduce unemployment and create employment in Indonesia. The government provides opportunities for students to entrepreneurship. With experience about entrepreneurship expected by students after graduating from university students can independently develop business in various sectors. This study aims to help students who have difficulty in pouring their creative ideas into a proposal. This is certainly received serious attention through the process of intense guidance from lecturers especially for students who have never written a paper. In maximizing the potential that exists in a limited time, the development of ideas into proposals can be done by utilizing the time on project management lectures and information systems management with project-based learning methods. The result is that students can learn to write project proposals and produce products that help students in joining entrepreneurship programs.Keywords:one or more word(s) or phrase(s), that it’s important, spesific, or representative for the article.
Analysis of Mathematical Connection and Students' Self Confidence in Flat-Side Space Material
Authors: Jalaludin Muhamad Agus , Yunita Winda , Indahsari Ita Nur , Purwasih Ratni
Published: February 2019

This research is a study to analyze the ability of mathematical connections and self-confidence in the flat-side space material for junior high school students. This research used a qualitative descriptive method. The study was conducted at 47 Bandug Junior High School in 9th grade students of SMPN 47 Bandung who had studied in a flat side room. The research subjects were ninth grade F. The data were collected in the form of a description of the test instrument and self-confidence questionnaire. The results of the study concluded: 1) the level of students' mathematical connection skills in the settlement pointed at good categories; 2) students have mastered the materials so that they could understand problems and concepts well; 3) students already have had good self-confidence.
DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA BASED ON BALINESSE CULTURE CONTEXTUAL IN GRAPHIC DESIGN LEARNING AT CLASS X MULTIMEDIA IN SMK NEGERI 1 SAWAN
Authors: Pujawan Kadek Agus Hendra , Jaka Mahendr I Gede
Published: February 2019

The objectives to be achieved in this study were (1) to describe the design of interactive multimedia development based on Balinese culture on graphic design learning at class X Multimedia in SMK Negeri 1 Sawan. (2) to describe the responses of content experts, design experts and media experts to the development of interactive multimedia based on Balinese Culture contextual on graphic design learning at Class X Multimedia in SMK Negeri 1 Sawan. (3) to describe the response of the user / teacher teaching graphic design subjects to the development of interactive multimedia based on Balinese contextual culture on graphic design learning at Class X Multimedia in SMK Negeri 1 Sawan. (4) to describe the response of students in the form of individual trials, small group trials and field trials on the development of interactive multimedia based on Balinese Culture contextual on graphic design learning in Class X Multimedia in SMK Negeri 1 Sawan. The interactive multimedia development model based on Balinese cultural contextual learning graphic design used Dick & Carey model. In the process of designing multimedia products, content experts are required to adjust the material presented in interactive multimedia with the material provided at school, in this case the teacher is appointed as content expert, so the teacher's contribution in this study is to provide a syllabus of graphic design material. In addition to content experts, media experts and design experts are also needed to test the validity of interactive multimedia developed. After being valid, it will be implemented in school by giving a questionnaire to students whether the interactive multimedia developed in this study is suitable for use or not. The following are tests on aspects of display, graphics, program operation and grammar performed by media experts obtaining 85% of the calculation results in good qualifications. Tests on aspects of learning, curriculum and interface design conducted by learning design experts obtain a calculation of 89% in good qualifications. User/teacher responded well. Individual trials carried out received good responses. Small group trials obtained calculation results of 90% are in very good qualifications. Field trials that were carried out obtained a calculation of 87% in good qualifications.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF “MojiGoiGo!” FLASH-BASED LEARNING MEDIA TOWARDS THE RESULTS OF THE JLPT-LIKE
Authors: Adnyani Kadek Eva Krishna , Sadyana I Wayan , Hermawan Gede Satya
Published: February 2019

The research aimed to know the effectiveness of the use of “Mojigoigo!” flash-based learning media towards the results of the JLPT-Like of the second-semester students majoring in Japanese Language Education of Ganesha Education University. The method used in the study was the experimental research method with the Pre-Experimental Design and the form used was One Group Pretest – Posttest Design. The instruments used were pre-test and post-test in the form of multiple choice questions which the material was equivalent of JLPT (JLPT-Like). The data analysis employed the t-test analysis. On the results of t-test, it retrieved (the value of sig. =0.006<0.05), meaning that on the statistical hypothesis Ho is rejected and the Ha is accepted, stating that "there is a significant difference between the average value of the pre-test from the average value of the post-test". It shows that the use of “Mojigoigo!”flash-based learning media is proved to be effective in improving the results of the JLPT-Like of the second-semester students majoring in Japanese Language Education of Ganesha Education University.
The Impact of Home Background and Locality on the Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance in Agriculture in Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Ugwuoke Cajethan Uche , Emeka Eze Godwin , Anene Omeje Benedicta
Published: February 2019

Home background and locality are two significant factors that affect the academic performance of students in agriculture. The home determines the comfort of the students for academic activities while locality provides a conducive environment for students to study. The study was aimed at determining the impact of home background and locality on the secondary school students’ academic performance in agriculture. Survey research design was adopted. The study population was 14,750 where 1,616 respondents were selected. The sample size was made up of 624 teachers of agriculture and 992 students of agriculture from 291 secondary schools in the 17 local government areas of Enugu state, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data collected were subjected to mean and t-test statistic to answer research questions and test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Results show that there was the statistically significant difference in the impact of home background on the students’ academic performance in agriculture. It provides the parents with insights on the needs to make the homes conducive for learning and provide the necessary environment that would promote their children’s academic performance in agriculture.
APPLICATION OF HYPNOTEACHING METHOD TO IMPROVE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND RESULTS OF STUDENT MATHEMATIC LEARNING
Authors: Sari Febriani Dwi , Prihatnani Erlina
Published: February 2019

This research aims to improve student’s mathematics learning outcomes and their self-confidence using the Hypnoteaching method on the learning of Algebra for class VIII A of Islam Sultan Fattah Salatiga Junior High School. This research is included as classroom action research. The model used in this research is the Kemmis & Mc Taggart’s which consists of 4 stages namely planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The improvement of student’s learning outcomes and self-confidence in learning mathematics are seen from their grades and self-confidence questionnaire scores. On one hand, 1st cycle of questionnaire results show that student’s had experienced improvement in self-confidence by 58% with the average of student’s learning outcomes by 58.4% and 42% completeness. On the other hand, the 2nd cycle of questionnaire results show that students had experienced improvement in self-confidence by 79% with the average of student’s learning outcomes by 76.9% and 79% completeness
The Development of Interactive Instructional Media Oriented to Creative Problem Solving Model on Function Graphic Subject
Authors: Dessy Sugiharni Gusti Ayu
Published: February 2019

The main purpose of this research was to result Interactive Instructional Media Oriented to Creative Problem Solving Model. The method of this research used research and development method by 4-D of development model those were consisted by Define Stage, Design Stage, Develop Stage and Disseminate Stage. However, this research was limited to Develop. The research subjects on individual limited test were as much 2 students, on field trials were as much 20 students. Instrument those were used to get the data in this research were questionnaire and documentation. Technical that was used to analyse the data was percentage descriptive counting. The result of this research showed that development of Interactive Instructional Media Oriented to Creative Problem Solving Model had gone well that was proved by means of learning result was 81.10 when the simulation of using interactive instructional media
The effectiveness of group guidance in increasing the students assertiveness on prevent drug abuse
Authors: Amalianita Berru , Firman Firman
Published: February 2019

Drug abuse in the form of increased aseertiveness through group guidance services in efforts to prevent drugs is rarely done is schools. This study aims to see the effectiveness of guidance services group in increasing student assertiveness to prevent drug abuse. This study used quantitative research with experimental methods Quasi Experiment Design approach through the design of the Non Equivalent Control Group Population research students of SMK Negeri 1 Sumatera Barat and research samples of class XI Mekatronika and XI Audio Visual. Data collected by questionnaire and analyzed using Wilxocon Signed Rank Test and Kolmogorov Smirnov Two Independent. Based on the results of the study it was found that group guidance services were effective in increasing student assertiveness to prevent drug abuse.
FROM POSTS TO PATTERNS: A METRIC TO CHARACTERIZE DISCUSSION BOARD ACTIVITY IN ONLINE COURSES
Authors: Bliss Catherine A. , Lawrence Betty
Published: February 2019

Asynchronous text based discussion boards are included in many online courses, however strategies to compare their use within and between courses, from a disciplinary standpoint, have not been well documented in the literature. The goal of this project was to develop a multi-factor metric which could be used to characterize discussion board use in a large data set (n=11,596 message posts) and to apply this metric to all Mathematics courses offered in the January 2008 term by the Center for Distance Learning at Empire State College. The results of this work reveal that student participation rates, quantity of student posts, quality of student posts and the extent of threading are well correlated with instructor activity.
ONLINE EDUCATION TODAY
Authors: Mayadas Frank , Bourne John , Bacsich Paul
Published: February 2019

Online education is established, growing, and here to stay. It is creating new opportunities for students and also for faculty, regulators of education, and the educational institutions themselves. Much of what is being learned by the practitioners will flow into the large numbers of blended courses that will be developed and delivered on most campuses. Some of what is being learned will certainly improve pedagogical approaches and possibly affect other important problems, such as the lengthening time to completion of a degree. Online education is already providing better access to education for many, and many more will benefit from this increased access in the coming years.
A CAUSAL MODEL OF FACTORS INFLUENCING FACULTY USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Meyer Katrina A. , Xu Yonghong Jade
Published: February 2019

Based on earlier studies using the 1999 and 2004 National Study of Postsecondary Faculty (NSOPF) data, a causal model explaining faculty technology use was constructed. Path analysis was used to test the causal effects of age, gender, highest degree, discipline (health science or not), recent research productivity, and teaching load on faculty use of websites in teaching. Two models, one for faculty from Research I institutions and the other for faculty from Community Colleges, were tested and both models fit the data with satisfying indices. Results confirmed that age, highest degree, and teaching loads influenced technology use directly, but indicated the lack of relationship between research productivity and technology use in teaching. An additional connection is suggested from discipline to teaching load. One important difference between the two models is that the impact of gender and teaching load on research productivity is significant for faculty at Research institutions, but not for faculty at community colleges. The models confirm the consistent and relatively strong relationship of teaching load to faculty technology use.
CROSSING CULTURES AND BORDERS IN INTERNATIONAL ONLINE DISTANCE HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Sadykova Gulnara , Dautermann Jennie
Published: February 2019

The growing demand for higher education worldwide, along with global expansion of telecommunication technologies, give online distance education a potential world-wide reach for institutions in many countries. Given the persistent international digital divide and the potential for the host institutions and languages to be those of wealthy, industrialized countries, international online distance higher education (IODHE) has great potential for educational and cultural imperialism. Therefore institutions contemplating expansion into international distance education must accommodate a number of changes that would enable building the safe learning/teaching environment needed for the development of a successful course. Drawing on literature of domestic and international online teaching and learning, multicultural studies, as well as personal international teaching and learning experience, the authors examine four domains where these changes are of critical importance: 1) host institution, 2) technology, 3) learning models of students, and 4) teaching models of faculty. The paper discusses issues and practices in each of these domains and offers general recommendations for institutions participating or planning to participate in cross-border/cross-culture online education.
THE INFLUENCE OF ONLINE TEACHING ON FACE-TO-FACE TEACHING PRACTICES
Authors: Scagnoli Norma I. , Buki Lydia P. , Johnson Scott D.
Published: February 2019

The integration of online technologies in educational practice is rendering new opportunities for teaching and learning. It is known that instructors who have taught fully online courses have acquired new skills and have had the opportunity to implement novel pedagogical practices in the online environment. However, it is unclear whether direct exposure to fully online teaching facilitates the integration of technology in traditional classrooms. This qualitative investigation examined the transfer of four experienced faculty members’ pedagogical practices from online to face-to-face teaching. Results of this case study show that (a) the instructors’ online teaching experience influenced their perceptions and understanding of online pedagogical strategies, and (b) the transfer of pedagogical strategies back to the classroom is a complex process influenced by the instructors’ teaching style, satisfaction with working in the online environment, and the similarity of content and context between online and face-to-face courses. These findings have the potential to inform innovations in faculty training and development and to promote further research in this area.
SETONWORLDWIDE: A CASE STUDY OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Authors: DiSalvio Philip
Published: February 2019

This case study offers a strategic model of methods and services resulting in relatively high student success rates as defined by course completion of introductory first and second semester online courses. This strategic model is presented in the context of Sloan-C's Five Pillars of Quality Online Education.
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: ANALYZING STUDENT SUCCESS
Authors: Fasse Richard , Humbert Joeann , Rappold Raychel
Published: February 2019

RIT Online Learning courses have an overall course completion rate of 94%. For lower-division courses, the rate is 92%, undergraduate 93%, and graduate 96%. In this case study. we will share additional measurements we have used to monitor student success and describe strategies we have used to promote online discussion as a key component of effective online courses. We will share results from a large survey of our online students that shows the most interactive courses receive the most positive responses from students. The demographics of our online students have shifted to where almost half our online students are campus-based now. We believe our historical emphasis on interaction in our online courses is serving these new online students equally well, which suggests an important opportunity exists to expand online discussion to more campus-based courses.
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI: CASE STUDY OF ONLINE STUDENT SUCCESS
Authors: Clark Melody , Holstrom Lisa , Millacci Ann M.
Published: February 2019

The University of Cincinnati (UC) is a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. The University also maintains a deep commitment to accessible education. Distance learning is an integral part of the University’s 21st century approach to meeting diverse educational needs of students - increasing access to high quality educational programs and offerings and meeting mounting workforce and student demands and expectations for customized curriculum, flexible delivery and use of 21st century technology.UC has entire degree programs available online, as well as a variety of stand-alone distance learning courses, such as General Education courses. These courses are offered quarterly to serve students in distance learning programs, as well as students in on-campus programs.In a recent review UC students matriculated in online undergraduate degree programs (two associate and five baccalaureate degrees) taking 100 and 200 level courses during Autumn quarter 2008, it was noted that 85.15% of these learners successfully completed courses with a grade of C- or better for each course. The strategic framework of success is grounded in the University’s academic strategic plan and commitment to provide quality learning experiences for all students. Noted are examples of strategies that align with Sloan-C Pillars of Success.
THE UIS MODEL FOR ONLINE SUCCESS
Authors: Bloemer Bill
Published: February 2019

This case study describes the philosophy underlying the delivery of online programs and courses at the University of Illinois – Springfield. The strategies used to implement the UIS model and the measures used to validate its success are outlined. These factors are reviewed in the context of the Sloan-C Five Pillars for quality learning environments.
GETTING BETTER: ALN AND STUDENT SUCCESS
Authors: Moore Janet C. , Sener John , Fetzner Marie
Published: February 2019

In the U.S., only 38 of every 100 ninth graders enroll in college; of these 38, only 18 complete bachelors’ degrees within six years. Asynchronous learning networks (ALN)—asynchronous, highly interactive, instructor-led, resource-rich, cohort-based learning—can yield high success rates. Growing demand for online education and the expectation among higher education leaders that ALN learning outcomes will exceed face to face outcomes reflect belief in ALN’s power to engage learners. Sloan-C’s body of research confirms that ALN is especially suited for the anytime, anywhere, affordable access that is responsive to learners in a knowledge society. In fact, the original principles of ALN are the same principles that characterize ALN programs that have high student success rates. This paper includes vignettes from two and four-year ALN programs that have used these principles to achieve high success rates.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE STUDENTS’ DECISION TO DROPOUT OF ONLINE COURSES
Authors: Willging Pedro A. , Johnson Scott D.
Published: February 2019

Although there are many reasons why students dropout of college courses, those reasons may be unique for students who are enrolled in an online program. Issues of isolation, disconnectedness, and technological problems may be factors that influence a student to leave a course. To understand these factors, an online survey was developed to collect data from students who dropped out of an online program. Logistic regression analysis was used to compare various factors between those who persist in the program and those who dropout. The results, based on the dropouts from three cohorts in an online graduate program, show that demographic variables do not predict likelihood of dropping from a program. Instead, the students’ reasons for dropping out of an online program are varied and unique to each individual. Recommendations for further study are incorporated in the conclusions.
USING ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING IN REDESIGN: REACHING AND RETAINING THE AT-RISK STUDENT
Authors: Twigg Carol A.
Published: February 2019

The primary alternative structure for large-enrollment courses, the multiple-section model, suffers from problems of its own. In theory it allows greater interaction with students, but in practice, sections are often quite large and are dominated by the same presentation techniques as used in larger courses. In addition, the multiple-section model suffers from a lack of coordination. As a result, course outcomes vary considerably and, more important, are not always consistent with students' abilities. Clearly, making significant improvements in first-year courses can have a major impact on student success and retention.
Abnormally high risk of stroke in Brugada syndrome
Authors: de Asmundis Carlo , Mugnai Giacomo , Chierchia Gian-Battista , Sieira Juan , Ströker Erwin , Conte Giulio , Rodriguez-Mañero Moises , Pappaert Gudrun , Van Dooren Sonia , De Regibus Valentina , La Meir Mark , Brugada Pedro
Published: February 2019

Background

The present study sought to evaluate the incidence of cerebrovascular events in a large cohort of patients with Brugada syndrome (BrS) analysing possible predictors, clinical characteristics and prognosis of cardioembolic events secondary to atrial fibrillation.

Methods

A total of 671 consecutive patients (age 42.1 ± 17.0 years; men 63%) with a diagnosis of BrS were retrospectively analysed over a mean follow-up period of 10.8 ± 5.5 years. The diagnosis of ischemic stroke was made according to the AHA/ASA guidelines using computed tomography (CT) and angio-CT in the emergency department.

Results

Among 671 patients with BrS, 79 (11.8%) had atrial fibrillation. The incidence of cardioembolic stroke in patients with BrS and atrial fibrillation was 13.9% (11 events). These patients had a low CHA2DS2Vasc score (82%, 0 and 1). Patients with transient ischemic attack/stroke were more frequently asymptomatic (91 vs. 25%; P < 0.0001) and older (59.4 ± 11.2 vs. 43.9 ± 16.7; P = 0.004) as compared with those without cerebrovascular events.

Conclusion

The incidence of cardioembolic stroke in patients with BrS and atrial fibrillation was unexpectedly high. The cerebrovascular accidents were often the presenting clinical manifestation and were significantly associated with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation and older age. CHADS2 and CHA2DS2Vasc scores did not predict the unexpectedly high risk of thromboembolic events in this group of patients. The use of more invasive diagnostic tools might be useful in order to increase the rate of atrial fibrillation detection.
Business Case for Rationalization of Knowledge Acquisition in the Critical Infrastructure Security Field through the Operationalization of Technical Systems Used for Monitoring and Inspection
Authors: Badea Dorel , Petrişor Silviu Mihai , Iancu Dumitru , Parfenov Rǎzvan , Coman Marian
Published: February 2019

This article brings to the attention of specialists few points related to an improvement of existing situation in the field of critical infrastructure security through the implementation of advanced technologies and employing a scientific research methodology based on project management. For ensuring the functionality of critical infrastructures, the characteristics of current security environment such as volatility, ambiguity and uncertainty, which determine the use of solutions characterized mainly by the operational agility, have been taken into account. The results of this approach can be useful both for the educational field and for the staff who occupy positions inside the critical infrastructure protection departments within organizations holding or managing such critical infrastructures.
The Challenges of Human Resources Department – The Impact of the Demographic Evolution (The Case of Migration)
Authors: Bucăța George
Published: February 2019

Employees must adapt to these permanent changes by acquiring new skills required to use new technologies. One of the phenomena developed in order to meet these challanges is labour mobility. For the purpose of economic and social mobility, labour is a form of movement in relation to the ever-changing needs of the productive factors. Mobility in the labor market can be considered from several aspects. At the EU level, the phenomenon of labour mobility is promoted by the desire to meet the challanges arising in the labour market. From a economic and political point of view, the free movement of people is inteded to create a common market for labour and promoting EU citizens, by removing barriers in this area.