bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Violent crime and tourists
Authors: Mawby Rob
Published: December 2019

Given limitations of space, this chapter is restricted to a conventional legal definition of violent crime as involving harm or the intent to harm. Even using this restricted definition, though, violence can take many forms, varying for example according to motive or the extent of injury. Perhaps for this reason, evidence of an overall relationship between tourism and victimisation is less clear-cut than in the case of property crime. This chapter therefore focuses on three scenarios which involve tourists as the victims of violent crime: - Teens and 20s holidays; - Homicide, especially but not exclusively against backpackers; - Politically motivated attacks against tourists and tourist centres. Using the model introduced in the previous chapter, it is argued that disproportionate risk might be explained in terms of: rewards, victim status, guardianship and accessibility.
Estilos de aprendizaje en los estudiantes de Educación Física y Ciencias del Deporte de la Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro
Authors: Gómez-Terán Óscar Ángel , Garza-González Beatriz , Hernández-Castañón Ma. Alejandra , Castrejón-Reyes Victorina , Cortés-Heredia Sandra Jenny
Published: December 2019

Los estilos de aprendizaje son métodos que se emplean con el fin de organizar las cogniciones sobre el mundo para comprenderlo mejor. Un estilo no es una aptitud, sino una forma de pensar y una manera preferida de emplear las aptitudes que se poseen. Con estos antecedentes, Alonso y Honey refieren cuatro estilos básicos de aprendizaje: activo, reflexivo, teórico y pragmático. Explicado esto, el principal objetivo de este trabajo fue documentar el estilo de aprendizaje preferente en estudiantes de la licenciatura en Educación Física y Ciencias del Deporte de la Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. El estudio fue no experimental, descriptivo-transversal, y se incluyó a la totalidad de estudiantes de la referida carrera. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó el Cuestionario Honey-Alonso de estilos de aprendizaje que consta de 20 reactivos para cada uno de los cuatro estilos de aprendizaje.

 Se excluyeron de la investigación a estudiantes que no asistieron el día de la recolección de datos o que no aceptaron participar. Asimismo, se eliminaron los cuestionarios no respondidos en su totalidad. Para realizar el análisis estadístico descriptivo se utilizó el programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (versión 20) y se emplearon los algoritmos de Honey-Alonso para establecer el tipo de estilo predominante. Al momento de la aplicación del instrumento se explicó a los estudiantes los objetivos de la indagación y se solicitó su consentimiento verbal y su participación voluntaria. Se observó que el estilo de aprendizaje activo tuvo una preferencia entre alta y muy alta (62.75 %); sin embargo, la preferencia en el estilo reflexivo fue baja o muy baja (52.94 %). En relación con la preferencia para los estilos pragmático y teórico, esta fue moderada (55.56 % y 52.94 %, respectivamente). El estilo de aprendizaje que predominó fue el activo con 67.32 %, situación que soslaya el estilo de aprendizaje reflexivo que, según Honey y Alonso, es el preferente en carreras del área de humanidades.
MODEL KOMUNIKASI ANTARBUDAYA ETNIS MADURA DAN ETNIS DAYAK DI DESA BASAWANG KABUPATEN KOTAWARINGIN TIMUR PROVINSI KALIMANTAN TENGAH
Authors: Khadijah Khadijah
Published: December 2019

This study tries to explore on How the intercultural communication of Madurese ethnic and Dayak ethnics in Basawang Village, East Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan Province after the ethnic war at 2001. Researchers assume that this research is interesting because after the ethnic war at 2001 in the Village of Basawang Ethnic Dayak with Ethnic Madurese living together, in a harmonious and conducive state, there had even been an inter-ethnic language exchange. This phenomenon is being uncovered by using qualitative research method, the research that has the nature of describing situations and events, the data is stated in a makeshift condition, by describing the workings that are systematic, directed and accountable, so as not to lose their scientific nature. The result indicates that as a theory of intercultural communication model according to William B. Ludykunst and Young Yun Kim, this can be seen from the perceptions of the two ethnicities. Based on the two perceptions of the two ethnicities, the form of intercultural communication is mutual respect and respect for each other's ethnic customs. The relationship between the two ethnic groups has so far taken place without obstacles, which means that each ethnic group has accepted each other.
Reckoning Resources
Authors: Haines Sophie
Published: December 2019

Participants in Belize’s water sector encounter challenges in identifying and living within shifting environments, and in conducting the work of expectation given ambiguities in rainfall patterns, historical records, institutional resources and political interests. Policymakers, scientists and practitioners generate and organise different kinds of foreknowledge as they anticipate future quantities, qualities and distribution of water, amid questions about the patterning of expertise and the nature of water as a resource. I present three ethnographic vignettes to address: the navigation of nonknowledge in water policy implementation; the frictions that arise in modelling workshops where trainees generate data-driven maps of future environments; and the situated sensing of environmental change. Building on a concept of ‘reckoning’ that highlights cross-cutting technical, relational, political and affective dimensions of meaning-making, I situate these foreknowledge practices in the socio-material contexts of environmental perception, socio-economic development, and the political lives of anticipation.
Ericka Johnson (2017) Gendering Drugs. Feminists Studies of Pharmaceuticals. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan
Authors: Blanco Fuente Irene
Published: December 2019

This book wants to analyse the intersection between drugs and gender. On the one hand, drugs can be gendered and tailored to focus on either men or women. On the other hand, they articulate gendered subjectivities for us, so they can engender us. This work has taken its theoretical perspective from feminist techno-science studies. From a posthuman approach, analysis extends to nonhumans as active agents. A feminist critique is included with the concern for masculinities, non-binary sex/gender understandings and the intersection with race, class, sexuality and global inequalities.

The book has used a wide fieldwork, as drug pharmaceutical advertisements, medical guidelines and the experience of some of the people directly affected by the side effects of some of tools for health. It is a relevant contribution for it is an approach to gender construction from nonhumans, which highlight the subjective processes in science. It throws some light on the construction of bodies and subjects in relation to pharmaceuticals, and the multiplicity of such material-discursive entanglement from a critical perspective of the biomedical power.
Pengaruh Penerapan Model Scaffolding terhadap Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematis Berdasarkan SElf Efficacy Siswa SMP
Authors: Masnia Fakhriatul , Amir Zubaidah
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh fakta empiris yang menyatakan bahwa rendahnya kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa di Sekolah Menengah Pertama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya perbedaan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis antara siswa yang mengikuti model pembelajaran Scaffolding dengan siswa yang belajar mengikuti pembelajaran langsung, jika ditinjau berdasarkan Self Efficacy siswa, dan ada tidaknya pengaruh interaksi penerapan model pembelajaran dengan Self Efficacy siswa terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 40 Pekanbaru. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan Purposive Sampling berdasarkan pertimbangan guru bahwa kemampuan pemahaman konsep dan Self Efficacy siswa tidak berbeda pada kedua kelas.Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan tes dan angket. Instumen tes yang digunakan yaitu tes kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis berbentuk uraian, sedangkan instrument angket yaituangket Self Efficacy. Teknik analisis data yaitu uji t dan uji anova dua arah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Terdapat perbedaan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa yang belajar dengan model pembelajaran Scaffolding dengan siswa yang belajar menggunakan pembelajaran langsung, 2) Jika ditinjau dari Self Efficacy siswa, tidak terdapat perbedaan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa yang belajar dengan model pembelajaran Scaffolding dengan siswa yang belajar menggunakan pembelajaran langsung. 3) Tidak terdapat interaksi antara penerapan model pembelajaran dengan Self Efficacy terhadap kemampuan konsep matematis.
Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Siswa Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Search Solve Create and Share Di Kelas VIII Putri Pondok Pesantren Modern Diniyyah Pasia
Authors: Karima Rahmatal , Aniswita Aniswita , Firmanti Pipit
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil observasi dan cara siswa menyelesaikan soal pemecahan masalah yang diberikan guru. Keterampilan dalam memecahkan masalah matematika yang dimiliki siswa masih sangat kurang. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut adalah dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Search Solve Create and Share. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Search Solve Create and Share. Adapun jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian pra eksperimen dengan rancangan penelitian The Static Group Comparison: Randomized Control- Group Only Design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VIII Putri Pondok Pesantren Modern Diniyyah Pasia dengan  kelas VIII 5 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VIII 6 sebagai kelas kontrol. Hasil penelitian diperoleh dari 28 siswa terdapat 53,6% siswa termasuk kategori baik sekali, 17,8% siswa kategori baik, 14,3% kategori cukup dan 14,3% kategori kurang. Adapun diperoleh thitung = 3,16 sehingga kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Search Solve Create and Share lebih baik dari konvensional.
Analysis Of The Factors Which Hinder Undergraduate Students In Using Fintech
Authors: Setyastanto Albertus M. , Leksono Ari Wahyu , Vhalery Rendika
Published: December 2019

Fintech, financial technology-based revolution, becomes one of the topic which interested to discuss. Fintech as the newest service, marked that the change of era is getting sophisticated. However, not all of the community members are able to maximize fintech use. One of them is undergraduate students. The purpose of this research is to know the factors which hinder the undergraduate students to use fintech by using factors formation analysis. From 13 variable, there are only 12 valid variable. The result of the analysis showed that there are four factors formed which contribute 78, 23%. The first factor is fintech based factor, second is individual factors, third is company’s management system, and fourth is political factor.
Gambaran Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru Ekonomi Kota Padang
Authors: Oknaryana Oknaryana , Marna Jean Elikal , Zulvia Yolandafitri
Published: December 2019

This study aims to identify the pedagogical competence of teachers who are members of MGMP Economics in Padang City. This type of research is a quantitative descriptive. In collecting data, researchers distributed questionnaires to 32 teachers who were members of the MGMP of the Padang City Economics teacher. The results of this study indicate the average teacher's understanding of students in both categories with a mean of 2.84. Indicators of designing/planning learning are also in a good category with an average of 2.94. The indicators in implementing learning in the category are very good with an average of 3.28. The evaluation indicators of learning outcomes are in the good category with a good average and the last indicator for the development of students is in the good category with an average of 3.14. The average pedagogical ability of MGMP Teachers in Economics in Padang City is in a good category.
Service Quality Pada Koperasi PT. PLN (Persero) Wilayah Sumatera Barat (Factor Analysis)
Authors: Susanti Dessi
Published: December 2019

The purpose of this study were 1) to determine the factors that influence service quality on cooperative PT. PLN (Persero) Region West Sumatra, (2) to determine dominant factor influencing service quality on cooperative PT. PLN. This research is an exploratory study. The study population was cooperative members which amounted to 393 people. and technique sampling which numbered 80 people. The data analysis technique used is the analysis of factors. The results showed, namely (1) the assurance factor with a value of eigenvalues of 7324, (2) the reliability factor with a value of eigenvalues of 4855, (3) The responsiveness factor with the value of eigenvalues of 1,727, (4) personal factor with eigenvalues value amounted to 1,294, (5) the empathy factor with eigenvalues value of 1,081, and, 6) the tangibles factor with eigenvalues value of 1,039. In generally the service quality can be categorized as good, because the value of eigenvalues formed above 1. The author suggests to further improve assurance factor for the most dominant factor influencing service quality on cooperative PT. PLN. reliability factor, responsiveness factor, tangibles factor, personal factor and empathy factor also need to be considered, because these factors also affect the service quality on cooperative PT. PLN (Persero) Region West Sumatra.
KEBIJAKAN KERAJAAN DAN PERTUMBUHAN INDUSTRI PERIKANAN DI SELAT MALAKA SEBELUM PENJAJAHAN
Authors: Fitrisia Azmi
Published: December 2019

This paper aims to prove the relation of Siak Kingdom policy to fishery industry in Malacca Strait. Because the Strait Malacca have rich by fishes. The archeologis fact eksplans many of clem shell of wasting of the coastal communities wastes. The question research is how relation of the Siak Kingdom policy to fishery before colonialism? How was the develop of fishery industry in Rokan estuary?. Historical method was used to the research. The primery dan secondary data was met from local, Netherlands and England archives. Second, eksternal and internal critic. It uses for checking truth of the data. All of the fact is interpretated and be related to get the conclution. The result of the research is there was  not Siak kingdom policy to fishery. The fishery developted manually depend economic insting of society. Bengkalis was poppulis than Rokan estuary-Bagan Siapi api. The Bengkalis was biggest place of fishery in South East Asia before colonialism. Bengkalis was popular with eggs and terubuk fishes. Many of poem had tell about popularity of the terubuk fishes as likes poem of "telur dan ikan terubuk".
TRANSLATION TECHNIQUE OF UTTERANCE WHICH ACCOMMODATE RESPONSES OF EXPRESSIVE CRITIZING AND APOLOGIZING SPEECH ACTS
Authors: Budiman Ramadan Adianto , Nababan Mangatur Rudolf , Djatmika Djatmika
Published: December 2019

The aims of this article are to observe sentences which accommodate types of respond towards criticizing and apologizing expressive speech act in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children novel, and the translation techniques used. This article employed descriptive qualitative method with content analysis and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). Content analysis was used to collect the data in terms of respond types. In addition, FGD used to determine the translation techniques. The researcher applied purposive sampling to determine the source of data. Furthermore, the data were validated using source triangulation and methodological triangulation. The researcher limited the data into four main characters in the novel. The research finding shows that there are 18 types of response. They are assertive, directive, commissive, and expressive. In addition, there are 14 translation techniques used. The translation techniques used are established equivalent, variation, explicitation, modulation, pure borrowing, implicitation, reduction, linguistic amplification, transposition, generalization, addition, literal, discursive creation, and paraphrase.Keywords: expressive speech act, responses, translation techniquesTEKNIK PENERJEMAHAN PADA KALIMAT YANG MENGAKOMODASI RESPON TERHADAP TINDAK TUTUR EKSPRESIF MENGKRITIK DAN MEMINTA MAAFAbstrakTujuan dari artikel ini adalah untuk meneliti kalimat yang mengakomodasi jenis – jenis respon terhadap tindak tutur mengkritik dan meminta maaf pada novel Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, dan teknik penerjemahan yang digunakan. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan teknik simak dan catat dan diskusi kelompok terpusat (FGD). Teknik simak dan catat digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data yang berupa kalimat yang mengakomodasi jenis – jenis respon. Selanjutnya, diskusi kelompok terpusat digunakan untuk menentukan teknik penerjemahan apa saja yang digunakan. Peneliti menentukan sumber data penelitian menggunakan teknik cuplik. Kemudian, data penelitian divalidasi menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi metode. Peneliti membatasi data penelitian yang berasal dari empat tokoh utama dalam novel. Temuan penelitian ini antara lain, terdapat 18 jenis respon yaitu: asertif, direktif, komisif, dan ekspresif. Sedangkan, dalam hal teknik penerjemahan terdapat 14 teknik. Teknik penerjemahan tersebut antara lain: padanan lazim, variasi, eksplisitasi, modulasi, peminjaman murni, implisitasi, reduksi, amplifikasi linguistik, transposisi, generalisasi, adisi, literal, kreasi diskursif, dan parafrasa.Kata kunci: tindak tutur ekspresif, respon, teknik penerjemahan
THE STUDY OF NARRATIVE SEMIOTICS IN THE STORY OF ISRA MI’RAJ
Authors: Marwan Iwan , Taufiq Wildan
Published: December 2019

The book of Bainama: Qishshah al-Mi'rȃj (BQM) by Imam Sheikh Najmuddin Al-Ghoithy Al-Dardiri, is an old literary works in the form of narrative prose (natsr qashashy). Therefore this research use the paradigm of A. J. Greimas that focused on how to sequence, and narrative aspects isotopy on the story of isra ' Ascension in the book "Bainama: Qishshah al-Mi'rȃj" by Imam Sheikh Najmuddin Al-Ghoithy Al-Dardiri. The results of this research found 8 or phase sequence IsraMi'raj story on the book of the BQM; This story includes the narrative aspect of the sender (Jibrl, Mikail, Izrail), objects (Isra Mi’raj), receiver (Prophet Muhammad), helper (Prophet Musa, Abu Bakr), subject (Prophet Muhammad), opposant (Jin Ifrit, Jews, Christians, Granny, Muth'im bin Abu Jahl, Ady); isotopes of enclosing space (House of the Prophet, wells, gardens, hills, madin, sky, Lake, hell, heaven) and time (night on the 27th of Rajab 10th year of Prophethood or year 1 SH coincide on February 26, 620-621 M, and by dawn on 27 10th Rajab prophetic or year 1 SH coincide on February 27, 620-621 M).Keywords: Narrative Semiotics, actan, isra mi’raj KAJIAN SEMIOTIKA NARATIF ATAS KISAH ISRA MI’RAJAbstrakKitab Bainama: Qishshah al-Mi’rȃj (BQM) karya Syekh Imam Najmuddin Al-Ghoithy Ad-Dardiri, merupakan sebuah karya sastra lama yang berbentuk prosa naratif (natsr qashashy). Oleh karena itu penelitian ini menggunakan paradigma A.J Greimas yang difokuskan pada bagaimana sekuen, aspek naratif dan isotopi pada kisah isra mi’raj dalam kitab “Bainama: Qishshah al-Mi’rȃj” karya Syekh Imam Najmuddin Al-Ghoithy Ad-Dardiri. Hasil Penelitian ini menemukan 8 fase atau sekuen kisah Isra Mi’raj pada kitab BQM; aspek naratif kisah ini meliputi sender (Jibril, Mikail, Izrail), objek (Isra Mi’raj), receiver (Nabi Muhammad saw), helper (Nabi Musa, Abu Bakar), subject (Nabi Muhammad saw), opposant (Jin Ifrit, Yahudi, Nasrani, nenek-nenek, Abu Jahal, Muth’im bin Ady); isotopi melingkupi ruang (rumah Rasulullah, sumur, kebun, bukit, madin, langit, telaga, neraka,surga) dan waktu (malam hari pada tanggal 27 Rajab tahun ke-10 kenabian atau tahun 1 SH bertepatan pada tanggal 26 Februari 620-621 M dan menjelang shubuh pada tanggal 27 Rajab tahun ke-10 kenabian atau tahun 1 SH bertepatan pada tanggal 27 Februari 620-621 M).Kata kunci: semiotika naratif, struktur aktan, Isra Mi’raj
AUTHORIAL AND NON-AUTHORIAL AFFECT AND ITS RELATION TO SPEAKER’S INTENTION (AN APPRAISALS THEORY APPROACH)
Authors: Ananda Dwi Meisyitah , Nababan Mangatur Rudolf , Santosa Riyadi
Published: December 2019

Recent studies on appraisals signifies the continuous development to delve further on appraisals theory. Like previous studies, this study focuses on one of aspects in appraisals called affect. The main concern is to study the authorial and non-authorial, authorial-non authorial affect in speech. The aims are to find out the types of affect used and its relation with speakers’ intentionand also the graduation shift that occurs in its Indonesian translation. This study used descriptive qualitative approach. The data were obtained through content analysis and were analyzed by using domain, taxonomy, and componential analysis. The result of this study shows that the amount of authorial-non authorial affect is higher than the amount of authorial and non-authorial affect. In relation to translation study, it is also found that there are 10 graduation shifts that occur in in the target text caused by translation techniques. The study implicates that the speeches mainly used authorial-non authorial affect to shows that the speakers and audience are on the same page on certain issues and the graduation shifts in target text change the affect perceived by the target readers.
REVITALIZATION OF DRUPADI’S FEMINISM IN THE NOVEL OF DRUPADI PEREMPUAN POLIANDRIS BY SENA GUMIRA AJIDARMA
Authors: Wiyatmi Wiyatmi , Widayat Afendi , Saputra Andrian Eka
Published: December 2019

Drupadi is one of the female characters who have important roles and positions in the epic Mahabharata or wayang purwa in Java. In the Indian version Drupadi married five Pandavas. However, in the Javanese version she was only married to Yudhisthira. This paper discuss Drupadi Perempuan Poliandris novel as one of the works which is the reception and transformation of Mahabharata version of India and Java, as a form of reception and transformation of Mahabharata version of India and Java, its existence is considered as a form of revitalization of the classic literary works, especially the character Drupadi using the perspective of feminist literary criticism. The results show that the Drupadi character depicted in the novel tends to return the identity of Drupadi in the Mahabharata of India as the wife of Pandawas after they won the competition held by King Drupada. This is in contrast to Drupadi in the Javanese wayang story depicting Drupadi as the wife Yudhisthira as the oldest Pandawa. In this  novel Drupadi figure is also described as a woman who not only has perfect beauty, but also very critical of her destiny that must be lived.
HOW LEXICAL DENSITY REVEALS STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING ACADEMIC TEXT
Authors: Syarif Hermawati , Putri Rahmi Eka
Published: December 2019

Through the analysis of lexical density, students’ progress in language learning, especially in writing can be identified. This article aimed to find out lexical density of students’ writing and to explain how  lexical density shows their ability in writing an academic text. The data were taken from the introduction section of thesis proposals written by English graduate students, with the readers of higher education level. By statistical and descriptive analysis, the study reveals that the lexical density of students’ writing is categorized as less dense (51.19%). Grammatical complexity became the major factor that contributed to lexical density. It was revealed that the complexities emerged since students still have limited knowledge about the language use in writing an academic text. The fact shows that students’ ability in writing  academic text is still in average level. This implies that the ones who write the text should consider the high density for the academic text. It is recommended to provide the topic of lexical density in the subject of academic writing subject in the syllabus of English study program of higher education.
Identidad social y prácticas discursivas en línea de estudiantes de español como lengua extranjera
Authors: Hernando Alicia
Published: December 2019

El artículo presenta un estudio de carácter exploratorio y descriptivo, que forma parte de una investigación más amplia, en la que se analizan las relaciones entre las prácticas y actividades letradas en dos espacios digitales, Facebook e Instagram, y la forma en la que los usuarios deciden poner de manifiesto sus valores, creencias e identidad(es) de manera pública ante los demás. El objetivo de este estudio en concreto es 1. comprobar cuáles son las prácticas vernáculas a partir de las cuales construyen los discursos que formulan en Facebook e Instagram; y 2. establecer la relación entre el diseño y configuración de una y otra red en relación a la manera en la que escriben y el tipo de textos y contenido multimodal que comparten en una y otra red social. En el estudio se analizaron los mensajes y actualizaciones de estado en Facebook e Instagram de 11 estudiantes universitarios de origen extranjero. El corpus se analizó por una parte, categorizando el tipo de textos o contenido multimodal (tanto propio como ajeno) que compartían en Facebook e Instagram; y por otra, procediendo a un análisis discursivo de sus textos, tomando en consideración algunos de los elementos propuestos por Hymes (1972). Se tomó como unidad de análisis el texto entendido como un evento comunicativo multimodal (Krees y Leeuwen, 2001), integrado por elementos léxicos y audiovisuales: imágenes, emojis y emoticonos, hashtags, enlaces, etc. Los resultados se triangularon con una entrevista semiestructurada en línea, con el objetivo de que los estudiantes pudieran validar o rechazar las interpretaciones y significados surgidos a partir del análisis discursivo.
Avaliação da Taxa de Resposta à Terapia de Ressincronização: o Super-Respondedor
Authors: Marques de Sa Junior Izaias , Carlos Pachón Mateos Jose , Carlos Pachón Mateos Juan , Nelson Albornoz Vargas Remy
Published: December 2019

A terapia de ressincronização cardíaca (TRC) surgiu como modalidade terapêutica para pacientes com insufi ciência cardíaca (IC) refratária ao tratamento farmacológico. Ao longo dos últimos 20 anos, vários estudos clínicos buscaram estabelecer seus benefícios em diferentes populações. A revisão dos resultados desses estudos demonstrou que em pacientes com IC avançada [classes funcionais (CFs) I, II, III e IV da New York Heart Association (NYHA)] a TRC produz melhorias consistentes para a qualidade de vida, CF e capacidade de exercício, além de reduzir as hospitalizações e a taxa de mortalidade. Até 70% dos pacientes submetidos à TRC evoluem como respondedores. Os critérios adotados na avaliação da taxa de resposta à TRC serão elucidados neste artigo, no qual o objetivo maior é ressaltar o conceito do super-respondedor à TRC.
Use of Multi-Criteria TOPSIS Analysis to Define a Decarbonization Path in Colombia
Authors: Diaz Fabian , Cilinskis Einars
Published: December 2019

In the past few years, Colombia has begun to implement new laws according to new global trends, however, carbon dioxide emissions have not decreased despite country commitments according to the Paris agreement and other international treaties. In this paper, a pathway to achieve full decarbonization of the energy system of the country has been analysed using a multi-criteria analysis tool and considering several options from previous studies, evaluating three different abatement scenarios obtained by different models. Then, a Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis is conducted in order to propose a set of environmental policies that aid in seeking greater reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in sectors as agriculture, forestry, land use and transport. This set of measures is then summarized, and their abatement costs and GHG reduction potential are displayed. The outcomes show the country has great potential to exploit its renewable natural resources and indicates how a new electricity mix may not only decrease GHG emissions but also reduce the levelized cost of electricity for the end users.
Circular Economy and Bioeconomy Interaction Development as Future for Rural Regions. Case Study of Aizkraukle Region in Latvia
Authors: Muizniece Indra , Zihare Lauma , Pubule Jelena , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: December 2019

In order to enforce the concepts of bioeconomy and the circular economy, the use of a bottom-up approach at the national level has been proposed: to start at the level of a small region, encourage its development, considering its specific capacities and resources, rather than applying generalized assumptions at a national or international level. Therefore, this study has been carried out with an aim to develop a methodology for the assessment of small rural areas in the context of the circular economy and bioeconomy, in order to advance the development of these regions in an effective way, using the existing bioresources comprehensively. The methodology is based on the identification of existing and potential bioeconomy flows (land and its use, bioresources, human resources, employment and business), the identification of the strengths of their interaction and compare these with the situation at the regional and national levels in order to identify the specific region’s current situation in the bioeconomy and identify more forward-looking directions for development. Several methods are integrated and interlinked in the methodology – indicator analysis, correlation and regression analysis, and heat map tables. The methodology is approbated on one case study – Aizkraukle region – a small rural region in Latvia. During the research recommendations for the development of the circular economy and bioeconomy for the case study have been elaborated.
Cost Allocation Model for Net-Zero Energy Buildings under Community-Based Reward Penalty Mechanism
Authors: Huang Zhijia , Zhang Yang , Lu Yuehong , Wang Wei , Chen Demin , Wang Changlong , Khan Zafar
Published: December 2019

The introduction of financial incentives for net-zero energy building/community (ZEB/ZEC) is a potential strategy that facilitates the development of sustainable buildings. In this study, a reward-penalty mechanism (RPM) is firstly proposed for a community that aims to achieve the target of annual zero energy balance. In order to investigate the cost allocated for each building in the community, a cost allocation model by considering the load of these buildings and the levels of zero energy building achieved is further proposed, based on which four typical types of the model is selected and investigated. The economic performance of a building under the four types of allocation model is then compared for a community that consists of 20 family houses in Ireland. By considering the possible ZEB level ranges in each building, two Cases are conducted (Case 1 – the range is between 0.0 and 1.0; Case 2 – the range is between 0.5 and 1.0). The results show that the 1st model is the simplest one that allocates cost evenly. By contrast, the cost of a building depends on its load in the 2nd model and depends on the ZEB level it achieved in the 3rd model, while it considers the two factors evenly in the 4th model. The proposed cost allocation model is expected to provide a basic guide for the designers of financial incentives as well as experts in the fields of net-zero energy buildings.
Power Sector Flexibility through Power-to-Heat and Power-to-Gas Application – System Dynamics Approach
Authors: Gravelsins Armands , Bazbauers Gatis , Blumberga Andra , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: December 2019

The European Union has set the target for energy sector decarbonization. Variable renewable energy technologies are necessary to reach this target, but a high level of variable renewable energy raises the flexibility issues. In this research paper, the flexibility issue is addressed by analysing possibility of sector coupling via power-to-heat and power-to-gas applications by using system dynamics approach. The model is applied to the case of Latvia. Model results show that power-to-heat is a viable flexibility measure, and with additional financial incentives, it can even help to move towards decarbonization of the energy sector. In the best scenario, heat from surplus power can cover 37 % from total heat production in 2050. Unfortunately, in spite of a well-developed gas infrastructure, power-to-gas application is still very immature, and, in the best-case scenario with high incentives in power-to-gas technologies, only 7 % from available power surplus could be allocated for power-to-gas technologies in 2050.
When Bioeconomy Development Becomes a Biomass Energy Competitor
Authors: Lauka Dace , Slisane Dzintra , Ievina Linda , Muizniece Indra , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: December 2019

Biomass is an essential pillar of the bioeconomy as it serves as its main resource. Biomass energy plays an important role in energy sector. According to long wave theory, a sharp breakthrough in biotechnology is due over the next few years. As the price for energy wood increases, wood as a resource will not be sustainable in energy sector. In the case of Latvia, the price of energy wood as a resource is predicted to increase from 0.04 EUR/kWh to 0.12 EUR/kWh per unit of energy.
The Evaluation of Factors Affecting Bioeconomy Development Using Transdisciplinary Approach
Authors: Indzere Zane , Melvere Maira , Muizniece Indra , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: December 2019

Bioeconomy is a target that European Union has set to be achieved; however, despite the planning documents, strategies and the financial support already given to promote it, the development of bioeconomy is slow and has not shown any significant development in the recent years. In this research bioeconomy system that consists of seven factors: production, technology, climate change, infrastructure, bioresources, and pollution, is being evaluated. The selection of factors is based on literature review and opinions of the expert group. The main aim of the research is to understand which are the most influential factors within the bioeconomy system, particularly, which factors the highest attention should be paid to in the policy and strategy documents implementation on a national level. To evaluate the chosen bioeconomy system, a multi-criteria decision-making method TOPSIS was used. The TOPSIS method was performed by using transdisciplinary approach components, which emphasise the complexity of bioeconomy. The results have shown that the main three factors within bioeconomy system are bioresources, climate change and production. The least important factors are technologies and infrastructure.
Predicting Equations and Resting Energy Expenditure Changes in Overweight Adults
Authors: Stubelj Mojca , Teraž Kaja , Poklar Vatovec Tamara
Published: December 2019

Introduction

The aim of the study is to show the differences between the measured and estimated values of resting energy expenditure and any changes occurring after the 6-month weight loss intervention program.

Methods

We included 33 healthy adults aged 25–49 years with an average body mass index 29.1±2.7 kg/m 2 for female and 29.8±2.8 kg/m2 for male. The measured resting energy expenditure was obtained by indirect calorimeter MedGem® Microlife and estimated resting energy expenditure by the Harris–Benedict equation, the Mifflin–St Jeor equation, the Owen equation, the Wright equation, and by the Tanita body composition analyser. All measurements and calculations were carried out before and after the 6-month intervention. Results were compared using paired t-tests. P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

A comparison of the measured resting energy expenditure of female subjects with the estimated resting energy expenditure using the Harris–Benedict equation, the Mifflin–St Jeor equation and the Wright equation showed a statistically significant difference. A comparison of the measured resting energy expenditure of male subjects with the estimated resting energy expenditure using the Harris–Benedict equation and the Wright equation showed a statistically significant difference. There was a significant difference in the measured resting energy expenditure and estimated resting energy expenditure using Tanita.

Conclusions

We concluded that the most comparable equation for our sample was the Owen’s equation. After losing weight, the measured resting energy expenditure has decreased, which must be taken into account in further diet therapy.
PEMODELAN NILAI KURS TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PADA DATA LONGITUDINAL MENGGUNAKAN REGRESI NONPARAMETRIK SPLINE
Authors: SHOLIKHA MILATUS , SUSILAWATI MADE , SRINADI I GUSTI AYU MADE
Published: December 2019

The purpose of this study was to obtain the models between currency value and stocks in longitudinal data. The models were obtained by using nonparametric truncated spline regression. The data consisted of stocks from three companies namely PT. Mandom Indonesia, PT. Unilever Indonesia and PT. Akasha Wira Internasional and currency value of AUD to IDR. The data were splitted into two sub samples which were “in sample” data from January 2013-December 2017 that were used to generate the models and “out sample” data from January 2016-December 2018 to validate the models, MAPE was used as measurement in validation. This resulted in three distinctive models which were model with  order and 3 knots for PT. Mandom Indonesia and PT. Unilever Indonesia, model with  order and 4 knots for PT. Akasha Wira Internasional stock, all with there own respective knot points and MAPE value of 9.62%, 15.61% and 48.8% sub sequently.
APLIKASI ALGORITME BRANCH AND BOUND DALAM MODEL OPTIMISASI ROBUST
Authors: RIZKIANA LAILATUL , TASTRAWATI NI KETUT TARI , SUCIPTAWATI NI LUH PUTU
Published: December 2019

Bali is one of the regions in Indonesia which is famous for its tourism. Vacationing in Bali seems to be a must for every tourist, both domestic and foreign tourists. For tourists who are on vacation many things are considered be it time, distance, cost and others. Travel time with a distance that is already known is something that can not be estimated with certainty, given the many factors that influence including traffic conditions, weather, or road infrastructure. Robust optimization is one area of ??optimization that solves problems with uncertainty which in this study uses a box uncertainty set approach. Optimization problems can be solved by a branch and bound algorithm, the results obtained in the form of tourist attraction routes should be chosen with a minimum time and influenced by indefinite factors.
EVASÃO DE DIVISAS: DOS PROCESSOS DE DESCRIMINALIZAÇÃO À PROPOSTA DE PROTEÇÃO PELO DIREITO SANCIONADOR
Authors: El Hireche Gamil Föppel , Fonseca Alan Siraisi
Published: December 2019

Este trabalho propõe uma análise sobre o crime de evasão de divisas. Aponta-se, através de uma pesquisa teórica, a discussão sobre a legitimidade da intervenção penal no alcance do tipo incriminador de evasão de dividas, haja vista sua crescente ineficácia, devido às modificações ocorridas entre o contexto econômico que deu origem à sua tipificação e a realidade brasileira atual. Adota-se a premissa de que a existência de normas incriminadoras pressupõe o atendimento de critérios como legalidade, necessidade, adequação e proporcionalidade em sentido estrito. Ocorre que, cada vez mais, reconhece-se a incompatibilidade do crime de evasão de divisas com estes princípios/critérios/máximas. Desse modo, busca-se estabelecer um posicionamento quanto aos consequentes processos de descriminalização da conduta, adequando-a ao contexto atual de proteção do sistema financeiro nacional.
Levantamento malacológico, identificação de moluscos e cercárias transmissoras de Schistosoma mansoni no município de Arcos - Minas Gerais
Authors: Barbosa Fernando Sérgio , Campos Gabrielly Costa , Ribeiro Rafaela Faria Rodarte , Oliveira Egídia Carolina de , Pinto Jordânia Costa , Faria Mariana Teixeira , Leal José Carlos , Martins Ivani Pose
Published: December 2019

Introdução: A esquistossomose é considerada um problema de saúde pública no Brasil, sua transmissão ocorre em ambientes hídricos dulcícolas habitados por moluscos das espécies Biomphalaria glabrata, B. straminea e B. tenagophila, sendo sua identificação relevante para o controle e epidemiologia dessa parasitose. Objetivos: O presente estudo buscou identificar as áreas de risco para transmissão de Schistosoma mansoni no município de Arcos-MG, através do levantamento malacológico e caraterização das cercárias emergentes. Metodologia: Os moluscos foram coletados manualmente com o auxílio de pinça e peneira, colocados em caixas térmicas e transportados para análise no laboratório de Microscopia do UNIFOR-MG. Em laboratório foi realizada a mensuração e identificação dos moluscos através das características taxonômicas. Em seguida as espécies foram separadas e realizada a caracterização das cercárias emergidas em microscópio. Resultados: Foram coletados 6445 moluscos e identificadas quatro espécies, Physa marmorata, Biomphalaria glabrata, Lymnaea columella e B. tenagophila. Destes exemplares 27 estavam infectados por larvas de trematódeos, sendo 11,1% da espécie B. glabrata e 88,9% P. marmorata. Dos exemplares de B. glabrata 7,2% estavam positivos para cercárias de S. mansoni e 3,7% para cercárias de Echinostoma sp. Em relação a Physa marmorata 55,6% estavam positivos para cercárias do tipo Xifideocercária e 33,3% para cercárias Echinostoma sp. Conclusão: O estudo da malacofauna foi extremamente importante, pois foram identificados moluscos transmissores da esquistossomose, colocando a área em risco para transmissão da esquistossomose, além do encontro de moluscos de outras espécies, liberando larvas de outras espécies de trematódeos, representando assim, riscos para a transmissão de doenças de interesse médico e veterinário.
Vacinas: amigas ou inimigas?
Authors: Costa Pedro Augusto Carvalho , Rocha Bruno Coelho , Birbrair Alexander
Published: December 2019

In this issue the teacher Pedro Augusto Carvalho Costa along with collaborators Bruno Coelho Rocha and Alexander Bribair wrote a letter on the subject of vaccination today, addressing myths and truths regarding this issue of paramount importance.
Quizmica: jogo educacional de Química e Biologia envolvendo o sistema de captura de movimento - Kinect for Windows.
Authors: Soares Luis Fernando , Alves Stênio Nunes , De Matos Lima Eduardo Henrique , Gonçalves Heitor Antônio , Chagas Rafael Cesar Russo , Do Carmo Lucas Fernandes
Published: December 2019

Introdução: Os games podem ser vistos como base de engajamento de alunos e professores na escola, criando um ambiente imersivo de aprendizagem. Os conteúdos e tópicos podem ser tratados de forma lúdica, com grandes possibilidades para um melhor desempenho de estudantes no atual contexto cibercultural. Objetivo: Relatar a pesquisa e do desenvolvimento relacionado à utilização de um jogo em realidade virtual, com sistema de captura de movimento Kinect for Windows. Metodologia: Realizou-se atividades de palestras sobre TDIC para professores e cursos sobre jogos educacionais para alunos e professores. Foi desenvolvido um jogo no formato de Quiz com o sistema de captura de movimento Kinect como ferramenta pedagógica em aulas de Química e Biologia. No jogo foram adicionadas 50 questões de Química e 10 de Biologia. O software foi apresentado na escola de Ensino Médio, onde o jogo e seus conteúdos foram avaliados pelos estudantes e professores através de um questionário. Resultados: Segundo a avaliação dos alunos o jogo foi considerando como ótimo para o layout (70%), imagens (80%) e interação (70%) e os professores perceberam um aumento no número de acertos das questões em uma avaliação dos alunos participantes do projeto referentes ao jogo. Conclusão: Os resultados apontam para uma eficácia do jogo considerando uma das possibilidades de utilização das TDIC na educação.
Estimulação Magnética Transcraniana Repetitiva nos sintomas motores da doença de Parkinson
Authors: Castro Silva Luana Karoline , Maia Moisés Sintya Maria , Silva Pereira João Paulo , Galdino de Sousa Barbara , Rocha Praça Liana , De Carvalho Brasileiro Ismênia
Published: December 2019

Introdução: A doença de Parkinson (DP) é representada principalmente por sintomas motores como tremor, bradicinesia, rigidez e instabilidade postural. Sendo a estimulação magnética transcraniana repetitiva (EMTr), uma técnica indolor e não invasiva que modula a excitabilidade do cérebro, pode-se através dela ser possível obter resultados terapêuticos positivos na reabilitação dessas disfunções. Objetivos: Analisar, mediante revisão sistemática, a utilização da estimulação magnética transcraniana repetitiva no tratamento dos sintomas motores de indivíduos com doença de Parkinson. Metodologia: Revisão sistemática realizada nas bases de dados PEDro, SCIELO e nos portais PubMed e BVS durante junho e julho de 2018, combinando os descritores “Estimulação Magnética Transcraniana”, “Doença de Parkinson” e “Terapêutica” em inglês e português. Foram incluídos ensaios clínicos randomizados publicados entre 2009 e 2018 que abordavam a técnica EMTr no tratamento dos sintomas motores na DP. Foram encontrados 1011 artigos e excluídos aqueles que eram duplicados, não respeitaram aos critérios de elegibilidade, não se adequaram a temática pesquisada ou não apresentaram texto completo disponível. Resultados: Foram analisados 14 estudos com pontuação 8,21±1,48 na escala Pedro. Neles, 467 indivíduos classificados com Hoehn Yahr de 2, 3 e 4 foram avaliados quanto à função motora e em seguida submetidos a EMTr com frequências variadas, sendo as utilizadas: 1Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz, 25Hz e 50 Hz. Conclusão: Altas frequências da EMTr têm importância sob os sintomas motores, entre eles: fala, expressão facial, tremor, rigidez, destreza, agilidade, postura, marcha e estabilidade postural. Recomenda-se realizar mais estudos utilizando a EMTr na reabilitação do freezing e da capacidade funcional.
Vitamin D deficiency among Type 2 Diabetes patients in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review
Authors: Albannawi Gadeer , Alsaif Sajidah , Alsaif Ghofran , Taher Bader
Published: December 2019

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder that represents a global health problem; its prevalence is increasing globally. Saudi Arabia is having one of the highest prevalence of T2DM in the world. Vitamin D is important for the health of bone; its deficiency is associated with increased vascular complications in patients with T2DM. The current systematic review was aimed at exploring the association between vitamin D and T2DM. This study included all the studies which focused and reported the association or non-association of a Vitamin D deficiency with T2DM. A filtration procedure was used to remove duplicates, irrelevant publications. The online databases PubMed and Google Scholar were used to perform a literature search for publications published between 2013 and 2019, without any date or language restrictions. We used a combination of relevant search terms Vitamin D deficiency, T2DM, Association, Prevalence, Factors, Saudi Arabia. We independently identified publications and systematically screened titles, abstracts, and full texts of the collected publications. Among 36 articles initially selected based on the title and abstract, 14 articles were excluded as the targeted population was not Saudi Arabian ethnicity. Finally, 12 review articles were selected and included in the systematic review. Vitamin D deficiency was found more prevalent among T2DM patients and its prevalence was associated with several factors including female gender, younger age, and higher Hemoglobin A1C level.