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Spanenglish phoenix: Utilização de projeto educacional de língua estrangeira como estratégia motivacional para o aprendizado
Authors: Pires Weber , Bezerra Roberta Ramos Frota , Farias Felipe Julio Leite , Farias Ana Maria Sousa
Published: April 2018

Objetivou-se relatar a experiência acerca da implementação de um projeto educacional voltado a motivação para o aprendizado em língua estrangeira desenvolvido com adolescentes na faixa etária entre 14 e 17 anos matriculados no ensino médio integrado de uma Escola Estadual do estado do Ceará. Foi fundamentado com base na pedagogia de projetos e possibilitou reafirmar que o desenvolvimento cognitivo do aluno se dá por meio da interação social, ou seja, de sua interação com outros indivíduos e com o meio onde ele está inserido, bem como a importância da motivação nesse processo. Assim, possibilitou refletir acerca das potencialidades e possíveis mudanças para o enfrentamento dos desafios no ensino de línguas estrangeiras e que a partir da sócio-interação constatou-se o avanço dos educandos abrindo um contraponto da dinâmica dos trabalhos individuais para seguirem de encontro ao trabalho em conjunto corroborando para a mudança de olhar no que se refere ao aprendizado das línguas estrangeiras.
Alimentação saudável na perspectiva multiprofissional: A experiência do Projeto “Saúde no Prato” desenvolvido na Atenção Básica
Authors: Almeida Arianne Albuquerque Santos , Silva Sonaly Costa , Araújo Werle Thayane Costa de , Vasconcelos Sandra Mary Lima , Mélo Maria Tereza Soares de
Published: April 2018

O projeto denominado “Saúde no Prato” teve inicio no primeiro semestre do ano de 2016. Portanto, objetivou-se com este relato descrever a experiência multiprofissional nas atividades de educação alimentar e nutricional e contribuir para a disseminação de experiências relacionadas a este modelo de intervenção na Atenção Básica. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo do tipo relato de experiência acerca da implantação de um projeto desenvolvido por residentes de Nutrição, Enfermagem, Serviço Social, Psicologia e Farmácia do programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde do Adulto e Idoso do Hospital Universitário Professor Alberto Antunes da Universidade Federal de Alagoas, e com profissionais de saúde de uma UBS, onde é realizado o estágio em Atenção Básica da residência. O projeto foi desenvolvido em encontros com os profissionais e usuários inscritos, totalizando seis encontros semanais cujo formato padrão incluía a exposição do tema seguida de uma oficina culinária. Foi possível observar o sucesso do projeto ao longo dos encontros, pois as pessoas participaram de forma ativa, trazendo um feedback positivo através das mudanças de hábitos alimentares, mostrando que a educação nutricional em grupo constitui uma estratégia de fundamental importância para o enfrentamento dos problemas alimentares e nutricionais. Somados a esses pontos positivos, foram citados ainda pelos participantes: redução do peso, da pressão arterial, mudanças de práticas alimentares na família (redução do consumo de sal, açúcar, alimentos industrializados e aumento no consumo de saladas e frutas), maior cuidado na preparação dos alimentos, confecção de horta vertical em casa, maior participação dos homens na cozinha e maior dedicação às caminhadas.
Are Excipients Inert? Phenytoin Pharmaceutical Investigations with New Incompatibility Insights
Authors: Amaral Silva Daniela , Löbenberg Raimar , Davies Neal
Published: April 2018

PURPOSE: The U.S. Pharmacopeia defines excipients as substances other than the active pharmaceutic ingredient (API) that are added in a drug delivery system in order to aid in the manufacturing process and enhance stability, bioavailability, safety, effectiveness and delivery of the drug. The 1968 phenytoin intoxication outbreak in Brisbane, Australia, is a classic example of an API–excipient interaction. When administered with CaSO4 the absorption of phenytoin was reduced due to an interaction between the API and the excipient. When CaSO4 was replaced by lactose, the amount of drug absorbed was much higher, resulting in the observed intoxication. It was hypothesized that phenytoin was converted to a calcium salt prior to ingestion. The purpose of this study was to mechanistically investigate the interactions between excipients and phenytoin to confirm the hypothesis of the previous reports. METHODS: Titration experiments with phenytoin and calcium salt were performed. Isothermal micro calorimetry was used to determine incompatibilities between excipients, phenytoin and milk. NMR was used to characterize the compounds. Dissolution tests containing CaSO4, lactose or sorbitol as excipients were also performed. Both Canadian and United States of America commercially available capsules were tested with milk and water. RESULTS: The calorimeter results indicate that phenytoin sodium interacts with CaSO4 in aqueous media and the dissolution profile of CaSO4 containing capsules showed a reduced dissolution rate. In addition, phenytoin sodium also interacts with lactose through a Maillard reaction that can occur at body temperature. Likewise, commercial Phenytoin sodium products interacted with milk and the products containing lactose showed browning in water. CONCLUSION: In Canada and the USA, the reference product contains lactose as an excipient in the formulation, whereas the Canadian generic formulations do not contain lactose. Any clinical relevance of these difference has not been determined. A new incompatibility between phenytoin and lactose has been discovered and an incompatibility with calcium was confirmed, which may have implications in regard to excipients and food effects. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.
Education and School Administration in the Nigerian History: The Colonial and Post-Colonial Characteristics
Authors: Maigida Abdulrahman Yusuf
Published: April 2018

School administration in Nigeria is becoming much more issue that the society, the practitioners and all stakeholders discuss with concern, particularly with changing output of the system which some people condemn for reason, not far from retrogressive quality delivery. It is good to say that gone were those days that Nigeria was rated high in the practice of modern education. Today, it is clear that so many things are wrong. This paper is not to evaluate or assess how far the administration of school in Nigeria is faring, but tried to be historical in chronicling how we have come to where we are. The manifestations in the characteristics of school administration from colonial Nigeria, where colonial government was associated with educational administration while the missionaries and voluntary agencies with school administration. Now in the post-colonial period, where government is responsible entirely for educational administration with a number of regulatory agencies and private organisations/individuals, religious bodies and voluntary agencies are in the administration of schools. The paper used some templates from other advanced practice to further provide insights into what is obtainable in the contemporary Nigeria. The problems associated with school administration in general and specifically in Nigeria were highlighted, with some recommendations emphasizing that stakeholders should play by the rules
Evaluation of Course Training Program on Research And Development Management of First Level Defense at Research and Development Agency of Defense Ministry Republic of Indonesia
Authors: Astawa I Nyoman , Luddin Muchlis R. , Akbar Ma’ruf
Published: April 2018

The research objectives are for analyzing, assessing, and improving the course training program on research and development management of first-level defense in terms of improving research resource competencies on Ministry of Defence. The research was using the Kirkpatrick evaluation model. Datum collection techniques were constructed with observation, interview, and documentation. Validation of research has been using data reduction, present and concludes. The research results illustrated that participants who following the training was highly reacted, strong motivated, and process of science transfer well conducted. However, the alumni of the training program on research and development management of first-level defense were not optimally empowered as researchers by the organization either in research and development of the Ministry of Defense or within the TNI. Thus, the out-of-training competency of the training as a researcher has not been empowered by the organization, so the research productivity of the alumni is very low. It is recommended that the Youth ‘Litbanghan’ Training and Training program can be used as a fundamental reference in formulating the functional position of the researcher who can serve as the career path for TNI soldiers.
Foam sclerotherapy combined with saphenofemoral ligation procedure: long-term results
Authors: Soylu Lütfi , Aydın Oğuz Uğur
Published: April 2018

Objective: To evaluate the clinical
effect of the foam sclerotherapy combined with saphenofemoral ligation (FS-SFL)
in a selected group of patients with varicose disease and present the long-term
results of ten-year ultrasonographic follow-up. Methods: Sixty-five
patients with primary varicose veins due to the great saphenous vein
incompetence who had been treated with FS-SFL were retrospectively reviewed
over a period of ten years. The patients were assessed before and after the
treatment by Doppler ultrasonography and clinical examination. Results: The mean age of the patients was 44.6 ± 11 years (range: 19 to 87 years), and
51 were females and 14 were males. Follow-up for all patients was ten years.
The most common complication was skin pigmentation. There were no major
complications. No recanalization of the great saphenous vein was seen in any
patient. Conclusions: FS-SFL is a safe and effective method of treating
varicose veins. This treatment have a low rate of recanalization in their
long-term follow-up.
Value added Indian flat breads with Ashwagandha and its glycemic response among normal healthy subjects
Authors: Borah Neelam Chaturvedi, Nishtha Raj and Ayush
Published: April 2018

The glycemic index (GI) provides an indication of carbohydrate quality whereas glycemic load (GL) provides carbohydrates quantity in a food and the insulin demand. Diet with low glycemic index and glycemic load have been shown to improve glucose tolerance on normal healthy subjects so there is a need for a more diversified range of foods with a low glycemic response. The objective of present work was to formulate ashwagandha based food products by utilizing their root powder as an ingredient and their glycemic responses on normal healthy subjects. The products (Chappati, Naan and Thepla) were developed by incorporation of 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% aswagandha root. The result showed that the products with 2% root powder were most acceptable by semi trained panels. Further, study was conducted on randomly selected 30 healthy subjects were fed most acceptable test recipe i.e. thepla and their glycemic response was anticipated. GI and GL values were 37.30 and 11.36 found to be lower 2% root incorporated in thepla while comparing with standard thepla. The data demonstrated that the test thepla belongs to low glycemic index and medium glycemic load. Thus, the inclusion of ashwagandha powder as a constituent can be used to achieve a wider range of low glycemic functional foods possessing sensory attributes that could be valuable for managing the diabetes mellitus.
Studies on chemical quality of ginger (Zingiber officinale L.) milk shake
Authors: Jadhav Sonali , Patil V. N. , Naik Poonam , Kadam R. M.
Published: April 2018

India is the largest milk producing country in the world with 155.5 million tones milk production (2015-16). Milk shake, a product of Western origin, is obtained by freezing a mix very similar to soft serve ice-cream mix and speed mixing the frozen product in a mixture to make it pourable and generate foam in it. It has lower fat and sugar contents and higher milk SNF content than ice-cream. Ginger is a popular home remedy in India today. The medicinal properties of ginger in preventing cough and cold are well documented taking into account the medicinal properties of ginger, the present research “Studies on Chemical Quality of Zingiberofficinate L. milk shake by addition of Ginger juice control, 2.5 per cent, 5 per cent,7.5 per cent, 10 per cent of milk (V/V). The different chemical properties and sensory quality are determined. It was concluded that increase in level of ginger juice significantly decreased in total solid, fat, protein and increased in acidity per cent of milk shake. most accepted Treatment i.e. addition of ginger juice 5 per cent was contained 6.67, 26.71, 0.162 and 5.58 per cent fat, total solid, acidity and protein respectively.
Prevalence study of Salmonella spp. in milk and milk products
Authors: Singh Pooja , Singh R. V. , Gupta Bhavana , Tripathi Sabya Sanchi , Tomar Kewal Singh , Jain Sachin , Sahni Y. P.
Published: April 2018

The present study was carried out to observe the presence of Salmonella in milk and milk products. The investigation of 210 samples revealed presence of 7.61% Salmonella spp. with higher prevalence in raw milk and dahi - 11.9% each , followed by ice-cream -9.52% and khoa - 4.76%. None of the sample of flavored milk showed Salmonella. In molecular study, 5 (31.2%) isolates were found positive for invA gene. The gene was present in raw milk - 18.75% and 6.25% in khoa and ice-cream each. Salmonella isolates were found sensitive to netillin - 100%, ofloxacin - 87.5%, norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin and nalidixic acid – (62.5% each), streptomycin and amikacin – (56.2% each). The isolates were resistant to nitrofurantoin- 81.2%, tetracycline -75.0%, co-trimoxazole - 68.7%, ampicilline - 56.2% and cefotaxime - 50.0%. The observation displayed unhygienic atmosphere prevailing during production of dairy products which lead to contamination of Salmonella and thus may cause public health problem to the consumers.
Significance of small millets in nutrition and health-A review
Authors: Bhat Sujata , Nandini C. , Tippeswamy V. , . Prabhaka
Published: April 2018

Small millets are a group of six crops comprising of finger millet, kodo millet, little millet, foxtail millet, barnyard millet and proso millet. They are considered as nutri- cereals and are source of food, feed and fodder. The crops are grown in a variety of agro-ecological situations including plains, coast and hills as well as in diverse soils and varying rainfall. They are known for resilience and drought enduring capacity and are relatively less prone to major pests and diseases. The richness in calcium, dietary fiber, polyphenol and protein contents in millets make them unique among the cereals. Generally, millets show significant amounts of amino acids like methionine and cystine and also have high fat content than rice and maize. Millets have nutraceutical properties in the form of antioxidants which prevent deterioration of human health such as lowering blood pressure, risk of heart disease, prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, decreasing tumor cases etc. The contribution of millets to national food security and their potential health benefits, millet grain is now receiving increasing interest from food scientists, technologists and nutritionists.
Sensory and Chemical Quality of Bottle gourd Halwa Prepared Using Skim Milk Powder
Authors: Velpula Suresh , Bhadania A. G. , Pinto S. V. , Upadhyay J. B. , Aravind T. , Umapathy K. S.
Published: April 2018

The present investigation has been aimed to study the effect of replacing khoa with skim milk powder on sensory characteristics and chemical composition of fresh bottle gourd halwa. Control bottle gourd halwa from khoa (To) and four lots of experimental bottle gourd halwa samples were manufactured by incorporating skim milk powder (in the form of reconstituted skim milk) at 10 (T1), 20 (T2), 30 (T3) and 40 (T4) per cent (w/w) of shredded bottle gourd. The fresh bottle gourd halwa samples were analysed for sensory (colour and appearance, body and texture, flavour and overall acceptability) and chemical (moisture, fat, protein, total carbohydrate and ash) qualities. The product prepared using 20% SMP (w/w) of shredded bottle gourd was found most acceptable on the basis of overall acceptability among the experimental products and at par (Pandgt;0.05) with the control product. Proximate analysis indicated that on increasing the proportion of SMP; fat and moisture showed a decreasing trend and reverse in case of protein, total carbohydrate and ash contents. As the level of SMP increases the cost of bottle gourd halwa also increased.
Physical characteristics and effect of germination on functional properties of black soybean (Glycine max)
Authors: Dobhal Neetu , Raghuvanshi R. S.
Published: April 2018

The present research analyzed the physical and functional properties of black soybean. Germinated sample was prepared by soaking grains for overnight and allowed for germination for 72-hours in incubator at 320C, dried, milled and kept in air tight containers for further analysis. The results showed that black soybean seeds had good physical properties. Functional properties showed that germinated seed flour had significantly higher water absorption capacity (203.33ml/100g) and foaming capacity (22.67%), while raw black soybean seeds flour had higher emulsion activity (49.46%), emulsion stability (47.67%), fat absorption capacity (126.67ml/100g) and foam stability (95.35%). Both the samples had the highest solubility at alkaline medium. The results of particle size distribution showed that both the flour samples had maximum retention on 85 mesh sieve.The study concluded that black soybean has good physical and functional properties which makesit potentially ideal for local food uses and industrial food systems.
Strategy: What Universities Can Learn From Corporate Success Stories
Authors: Aleong Chandra
Published: April 2018

This paper identifies the need to view strategic management and implementation with new insights from entrepreneurs and researchers who have attained and studied successful enterprises. The backdrop is the rate of disruption taking place all over the U.S. as well as globally. The objective is to understand major changes to garner ideas for more effective decision-making at universities. Case studies, articles in scholarly journals, and newspaper reports are the data used for the study. Technology, teamwork, and culture are pivotal in the intrinsic role they play in the new era of competition.
Film Tourism In Norway: The Effect Fictional Characters Have On Tourism
Authors: Metcalf Brian , Linnes Cathrine , Agrusa Jerome , Lema Joseph
Published: April 2018

The impact Walt Disney’s animated film Frozen is having on Disney’s bottom line and on tourism within Norway is highlighted. Although Frozen takes place in fictional Arendelle, movie producers incorporated Norwegian inspired scenery, imagery, and culture.  Using a bi-lingual survey (English and Norwegian), we analyzed how the movie has increased travel in Norway, who appears to be most influenced to consider Norway as a travel destination, compared attitudes of film audiences in the U.S., Norway, and other countries on a variety of related factors, and provide suggestions concerning marketing connections to the movie Frozen in an attempt to further boost tourism within Norway.
Social Studies in Nigeria Through the Lens of Biesta’s Three Functions of Education
Authors: Njoku Chimezie , Nwokah Lawson Kemkamma
Published: April 2018

This paper focuses on the examination of Social Studies Education in Nigeria with respect to the view of Gert Biesta’s three functions of education; qualification, socialization, and subjectification functions. It also discussed the concepts and definitions of Social Studies, the aims, goals and objectives of social studies in Nigeria, as well as the views of education by some scholars. Furthermore, the analysis and summary of Professor Biesta’s three functions of education were presented with emphasis on the socialization function. Comparison was drawn as well as the challenges of social studies in Nigeria. Recommendations were also made. Selected anthologies borrowed in the course of putting this paper together were also acknowledged.
The Effect of Size on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Mwangi Mirie
Published: April 2018

The question of whether size influences financial performance of commercial banks has not been conclusively settled empirically. The objective of the study was therefore to establish the effect size has on the profitability of commercial banks in Kenya. The study used an unbalanced panel of all commercial banks in Kenya for the ten year period 2007 to 2016 (the number ranged from 39 to 43). Regression analysis was used to relate size (proxied by log of total assets) against financial performance (Return on assets and return on equity). Size was found to have a positive effect on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. In addition, the effect was stronger the larger the commercial bank. The study recommends that policy initiatives geared towards increasing the size of the commercial banks be considered and shareholders/managers could also adopt growth strategies (internally generated, fund raising or mergers and acquisitions).
Interdisciplinarity and Clinical Legal Education: how synergies can improve access to rights in prison
Authors: Blengino Cecilia
Published: April 2018

This article discusses the resistance experienced by the clinical legal education movement in Italy due to a widespread legal positivist approach which views law as a self-contained technical subject, and excludes interdisciplinarity from the law school curriculum.The choice that the newly-born Italian CLE movement now faces is the option to either become a new socio-legal epistemology of law in action and a social change-maker, or to ascribe to a simple restyling of legal education to include certain practical activities aimed at introducing students to the profession. The future of the movement will depend on whether the rapid increase in the number of clinics will be matched by appropriate reflection on "how clinics might be consciously designed around exposing students to gaps between the law in books and the law in action".
Recursos hídricos e a proteção jurídica dos deslocados internos
Authors: Bertolo Rodrigo Freschi , Lima Leonice Domingos dos Santos Cintra
Published: April 2018

A tutela jurídica das pessoas forçadas a migrarem em razão de problemas hídricos é uma questão que é suscitada pelos organismos internacionais tanto quanto pelos nacionais, em razão da falta de previsão específica. Mesmo que inexistentes instrumentos específicos sobre os deslocados internos e os refugiados ambientais, existem regras que podem ser utilizadas para a tutela desses indivíduos. A dignidade da pessoa humana é o centro de todo o sistema jurídico, já que o atual estado de direito é do tipo socioambiental, em que há uma busca pela concretização do mínimo existencial ambiental. Desse modo, o meio ambiente é um direito fundamental, que propaga sua força normativa para as relações envolvendo as pessoas que foram forçadas a migrarem em virtude de questões hídricas e que são tuteladas em virtude da dignidade da pessoa humana, ainda que estes sujeitos se encontrem em situações equiparadas aos apátridas no plano internacional.
Educação jurídica: a importância da cidadania participativa e responsável
Authors: Carvalho Cecilia Maria Resende Gonçalves , Reis Emilson Pereira dos , Araújo Layane Batista de
Published: April 2018

Conhecer a Constituição Federal vigente é indispensável para o exercício da cidadania. O presente estudo tem o objetivo de relatar ações educativas e identificar o conhecimento sobre direitos e garantias fundamentais dos escolares do 9º ano do ensino fundamental de uma escola pública de Teresina. A amostra foi constituída de 24 escolares, idade entre 15 e 18 anos. Os encontros aconteceram semanalmente, com dinamicidade, tendo como referência a cartilha “Constituição em Miúdos” e a própria Constituição Federal de 1988. Os resultados revelaram que os escolares desconhecem a Constituição, seus direitos fundamentais e sociais. Apesar disso, registraram indignação e descontentamento em relação aos aspectos estruturais da escola, foram receptivos e demonstraram interesse pelo assunto. O trabalho possibilitou maior conhecimento da realidade escolar local, revestida de uma troca positiva da teoria com a prática, democratizou o acesso à informação e a dificuldade de êxito entre jovens para o exercício da cidadania.
Molecular Classification of Colorectal Cancer Using Gene Expression Profile of Tumor Samples
Authors: Rashid Mamoon , Vishwakarma Ramesh K. , Deeb Ahmad , Hussein Mohamed A. , Aziz Mohammad A.
Published: April 2018

Molecular classifications of colorectal cancer (CRC) are benefitting cancer research by providing insights into subtype-specific disease prognosis and better therapeutic intervention. So far different conventional DNA markers such as microsatellite instability (MSI), CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP), chromosomal instability (CIN), and BRAF and KRAS mutations have been used to classify CRC patients but have not shown promising prognostic values. Here, for the first time, we show classification of CRC tumors from Saudi Arabian patients based on gene expression profile (GEP). An existing method of CRC subtyping has been applied to the GEP of tumors from Saudi CRC patients. Survival analysis was carried out on predicted CRC subtypes. In-silico functional analyses were conducted on the gene signature used for subtype prediction. The predicted subtypes showed distinct but statistically insignificant overall survival distribution (log-rank test, p = 0.069). Comparison of predicted subtypes in Saudi CRC patients with that of the French one showed significant dissimilarity in the two populations (Chi-square test, p = 0.0091). Functional analyses of the gene signature used for subtyping suggest their association with “cancer” and “gastrointestinal diseases”. Most of the signature genes were found differentially expressed in CRC tumors compared to adjacent normal tissues. Such a classification framework might help improve the treatment of colorectal cancer patients.
Cribrado nutricional en aras de la eficiencia
Authors: Álvarez Hernández Julia
Published: April 2018

Las medidas de lucha contra la desnutrición relacionada con la enfermedad (DRE), propuestas e implementadas por los principales países de nuestro entorno, incorporan, como un pilar básico de la atención de los sujetos enfermos, la identificación de aquellos que pudieran estar desnutridos o en riesgo de desnutrición. De ahí la relevancia de considerar las herramientas de cribado nutricional.
PENERAPAN MIND MAP PADA MATA KULIAH PERKEMBANGAN BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN SOFT SKILL MAHASISWA PGSD
Authors: Chamdani Muhammad
Published: April 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) meningkatkan aktivitas belajar mahasiswa pada pembelajaran Perkembangan Belajar Peserta Didik, (2) meningkatkan hasil belajar mahasiswa pada pembelajaran Perkembangan Belajar Peserta Didik, (3) mendeskripsikan persepsi mahasiswa terhadap pengembangan soft skill melalui penerapan mind map untuk peningkatan aktivitas dan hasil belajar mahasiswa pada pembelajaran Perkembangan Belajar Peserta Didik. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa program studi pendidikan guru sekolah dasar FKIP UNS tahun akademik 2016/2017 yang mengikuti perkuliahan Perkembangan Belajar Peserta Didik sebanyak 36 mahasiswa. Objek penelitian ini adalah tindakan pengembangan soft skill mahasiswa yang diterapkan, kepemilikan atribut soft skill mahasiswa, persiapan belajar mahasiswa (tugas mind map), aktivitas/ kegiatan mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran, hasil belajar mahasiswa, dan persepsi mahasiswa terhadap penerapan mind map. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tindakan yang diterapkan dalam penelitian ini dapat (1) meningkatkan proses pembelajaran mahasiswa (2) meningkatkan hasil belajar mahasiswa (3) mahasiswa memiliki respon positif terhadap penerapan mind map dalam perkuliahan perkembangan belajar peserta didik untuk pengembangan soft skill mahasiswa.
PENGGUNAAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN SISWA DALAM MEMAHAMI UNSUR INTRINSIK CERITA DI KELAS VI SDN
Authors: Sriwidayah Sriwidayah
Published: April 2018

Adanya permasalahan mengenai rendahnya keterampilan menyimak siswa membuat timbulnya gagasan baru dalam upaya untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menyimak siswa tersebut. Dimana gagasan baru tersebut adalah dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran. Sehingga dapat membangkitkan motivasi serta mengontrol respon siswa. Penerapan media dalam proses pembelajaran keterampilan menyimak adalah dengan menggunakan media VCD dongeng. Dengan latar belakang seperti itulah yang membuat penulis melakukan penelitian untuk mengetahui apakah dengan digunakan media VCD dongeng dapat meningkatkan keterampilan siswa.Hasil peningkatan keterampilan menyimak menggunakan media VCD dongeng yang dicapai oleh siswa sebagai subjek penelitian yang berjumlah 8 anak adalah sebanyak 100 % dari jumlah siswa. Hendaknya media VCD dongeng ini dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran keteramoilan menyimak agar siswa dapat lebih termotivasi dalam melaksanakan proses menyimak. Harapan penulis semoga artikel ini dapat bermanfaat bagi seluruh pihak umumnya, dan bagi penulis khususnya.
INOVASI ALAT PERAGA “BELKONSU” DALAM PEMBELAJARAN SUHU DAN PERUBAHANNYA DI SMP NEGERI 2 BLORA
Authors: Tjahyani Purwanti Indra
Published: April 2018

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui bagaimanakah imeplementasi “BELKONSU” dan mengetahui dampaknya terhadap  peningkatan hasil  belajar peserta didik. “BELKONSU” berupa alat peraga tiga dimensi  yang dominan terbuat dari kayu panjang 50 cm, lebar  5 cm dan tinggi  115 cm, di dalamnya terdapat   skala termometer  Celsius, Reamur, Fahrenheit dan Kelvin. “BELKONSU” mempunyai karakteristik mudah dibuat, mudah diduplikasi, murah, dan aman. Penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan mengimplementasikan “BELKONSU” dalam proses pembelajaran Suhu dan Perubahannya. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan tes tertulis, unjuk kerja dan observasi penilaian sikap. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa “BELKONSU” mempunyai keunggulan mengatasi miskonsepi materi suhu dan mengkonversi skala suhu dengan cepat, tepat dan akurat sehingga berdampak pada  peningkatan hasil belajar aspek pengetahuan, keterampilan dan sikap ilmiah peserta didik dalam pembelajaran  Suhu dan Perubahannya Hal ini dikutikan dengan hasil belajar ulangan harian meningkat dari rata-rata 68,8 menjadi  88,45, unjuk kerja dari 76,8% menjadi 92,93%, sedangkan penilain sikap dari 70.71% menjadi 95.96
Evaluation of External and Internal Threats to Sanitary-Epidemiological Welfare of the Population in the Context of Mass Sporting Events
Authors: Udovichenko S. K. , Toporkov A. V. , Karnaukhov I. G. , Safronov V. A. , Kedrova O. V. , Toporkov V. P. , Kutyrev V. V.
Published: April 2018

Mass gatherings (MGs) always incur some kind of potential hazard associated with incipiency of emergency situations with sanitary-epidemiological bias (ES). Upcoming Universiade (World Student Games) in Kazan (July, 2013) raises an issue of implementation of a unified system of approaches to the effective provision of sanitary-epidemiological welfare of the population, taking due account of peculiarities and specific conditions under which the MG will be conducted. Therewith key objective of this study has been formulated as elaboration of the system based on epidemiological assessment of real and potential threats at the MG. Analyzed have been the data on 37 MGs carried out over the period of 25 years since 1987 up to 2012; investigated is epidemiological situation in 170 participating states. Worked out is a scheme of qualitative determination of potential epidemiological threat on the basis of comprehensive assessment of epidemiological risks in the endemic territories of the troubled regions. Distinguished is a complex of measures for the provision of sanitary-epidemiological welfare when managing the Universiade in Kazan heedful of high potential epidemiological hazard of this event.
Constructing and Medical Trials of a Monoclonal Dot-Immuno-Enzyme Test-System “DIATul-M” for Tularemia Microbe Detection
Authors: Tereshkina N. E. , Terekhova I. V. , Syrova N. A. , Devdariani Z. L. , Lyashova O. Yu. , Grigor’Eva G. V. , Lobovikova O. A. , Shul’Gina I. V. , Ivanenko I. L. , Zakharova N. B. , Bezrukova G. A. , Spirin V. F.
Published: April 2018

mc/ml. Additionally, this test-system has been proving for acquisition of sustainable results after 6 months of storing (the observation period). Medical trials of the panel of reagents “Monoclonal dot-immuno-enzyme test-system for tularemia microbe detection” have shown it to be a prospective preparation for implementation into the national healthcare practices both under stationary and field conditions.
Линейный рост морских микроводорослей в культуре
Authors: Тренкеншу Р. П. , Лелеков А. С. , Новикова Т. М.
Published: April 2018

Предложено новое объяснение линейного роста плотности культур микроводорослей. Получены уравнения, описывающие зависимость коэффициента поглощения света и удельной скорости синтеза биомассы от концентрации хлорофилла а. Рассчитан удельный коэффициент экстинкции для культуры Tetraselmis viridis, который составил 0,008 мг · м-2 хлорофилла а.
Family Socioeconomic Status, Religiosity and Alcohol Use among Secondary School Adolescents in Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality, Uganda
Authors: Bashaija Athanansio Spencer , Rukundo Aloysius
Published: April 2018

This paper reports research on levels of family socioeconomic status, religiosity and alcohol use among secondary school adolescents in Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality, Uganda (BIM). The study employed a cross- sectional survey design with quantitative method of data collection and analysis.  Proportionate stratified, and systematic simple random sampling techniques were used to arrive at the final sample of participants. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire with standardized scales. The instrument comprised Bio-data, SES scale, religiosity, spiritual scale for Youth, and AUDIT Test for Alcohol use. Responses were obtained from a total of 404 participants who included females as the majority (54.7%).  The mean age of the students was 15.91. Results show that majority of the students came from families with moderate levels of socioeconomic status. It was further discovered that students had low levels of alcohol use and high levels of religiosity. Implications of the study findings are discussed.
Vegetation and Soil Responses to Concrete Grinding Residue Application on Highway Roadsides of Eastern Nebraska
Authors: Wingeyer Ana , Mamo Martha , Schacht Walter , McCallister Dennis , Sutton Pamela
Published: April 2018

As a precautionary principle, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit establishes that the primary pollutant in concrete grinding residue (CGR) is its alkalinity and restricts CGR roadside discharge to 11 Mg ha−1 or the agronomic liming rate, whichever is lower. We evaluated the effect of CGR application on roadside soil chemical properties, existing vegetation, and rainfall runoff. Five CGR rates (0, 11, 22, 45, and 90 dry Mg ha−1) were tested on roadsides slopes at two different locations in eastern Nebraska. Vegetation, soil, and runoff characteristics were evaluated before CGR application and 30 d and 1 yr after CGR application. Soil pH of control plots averaged 8.3 and 8.5 for each site respectively, across depths and slope positions, thus not requiring any liming for agronomic purposes. Soil electrical conductivity (EC, 1:1) averages of control plots were 0.79 and 1.24 dS m−1 across depths and slope positions. In the short term (30 d) the highest CGR application affected the 0‐ to 7.5‐cm soil depth by increasing soil extractable Ca (21 and 25% for each site, respectively), soil pH (0.2, south site), and soil EC (0.2 dS m−1) compared with the control. However, these changes in soil did not persist 1 yr after CGR application. The pH buffering capacity of soil prevented post‐CGR‐application pH from exceeding 8.9, even at the highest application rate. Application of CGR did not produce any differences in biomass production, botanical composition, and runoff characteristics at either site. From our study, CGR up to ?90 dry Mg ha−1—about the amount produced during diamond grinding operations—can be one‐time applied to roadside soils of similar characteristics on already established vegetation.

Core Ideas

We evaluated a one‐time application of concrete grinding residue to highway roadsides.

Uniform application of CGR up to 90 Mg ha−1 did not affect existing vegetation.

Application of CGR did not affect soil chemical properties nor runoff characteristics.

The highest CGR rate increased soil extractable Ca and Na and pH after 30 d.

Soil extractable Ca and Na were not affected 1 yr after CGR application.
Impact of Soil Water Content on Hybrid Bermudagrass Athletic Fields
Authors: Dickson Kyley H. , Sorochan John C. , Brosnan Jim T. , Stier John C. , Lee Jaehoon , Strunk William D.
Published: April 2018

Soil water content (SWC) influences the consistency and performance of athletic field surfaces. Two studies were conducted at the University of Tennessee Center for Athletic Field Safety, Knoxville, TN, to determine how SWC affects wear tolerance of hybrid bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. × C. transvaalensis Burtt‐Davy, ‘Tifway’] on root zones composed of either silt loam (cohesive) or sand meeting US Golf Association specifications (noncohesive). Soil water content treatments for cohesive root zones averaged low (0.06–0.13 m3 m−3), medium (0.14–0.21 m3 m−3), medium‐high (0.22–0.29 m3 m−3), and high (0.30–0.37 m3 m−3); comparatively, SWC on noncohesive averaged low (0.05–0.11 m3 m−3), medium (0.12–0.19 m3 m−3), and high (0.20–0.27 m3 m−3). Differences in the amount of ranges between root zones were due to plant available water of the soil texture. Plots were subjected to 50 traffic events for 5 wk each fall over a 2‐yr period. Green turfgrass cover was reduced four times faster at high SWC than the low and medium SWC treatments on cohesive soil. All SWC treatments on noncohesive soil lost green turfgrass cover at a predictable rate. Surface hardness increased as SWC decreased for both root zones. Turfgrass shear strength decreased with traffic for all treatments on cohesive soils. Soil water content of noncohesive soils did not compound the effect of traffic on turfgrass shear strength. The optimal mean SWC ranges to maximize hybrid bermudagrass wear tolerance on cohesive soils were low to medium, and low to medium on noncohesive soils.
Quantity and Quality of Dispersed Fine Particles after the Low‐Energy Water‐Dispersible Soil Test: Impact of the Initial Soil Matrix Potential
Authors: Samouëlian Anatja , Quénard Laurence , Cousin Isabelle , Cornu Sophie
Published: April 2018

Core Ideas

Moist initial conditions allow better discrimination of particle dispersion among soils.

The nature of dispersed <2‐μm particles varies with the initial soil matrix condition.

The low‐energy water‐dispersible clay test at two different initial conditions allows soil functioning analysis.

Transfer of <2‐µm soil particles is a key process in the dispersion of pollutants and the textural differentiation of soil. Dispersion tests involving low‐energy water‐dispersible clay (LEWDC) are commonly used to indicate the stock of particles <2‐µm that can be mobilized. However, notable differences in LEWDC protocols exist. We discuss the impact of the initial soil matrix potential on the dispersion sensitivity of <2‐µm particles and the nature (mineralogy and particle size) of the dispersed particles. The dispersion sensitivity was more differentiated among soils with a high initial water content, which allows better soil discrimination. The nature of dispersed <2‐µm particles was closer to that of the bulk <2‐µm soil when moist initial conditions were considered, whereas enrichment in coarse clay minerals (with a particle‐size mode of around 2 µm) was observed with dry initial conditions. Performing the LEWDC test under both moist and dry initial conditions can be used to interpret soil functioning.
La estigmatización de las personas que usan drogas y sus consecuencias políticas y sociales
Authors: Tirado Otálvaro Andrés Felipe
Published: April 2018

Las drogas representan todo lo que es considerado como "malo" y "perjudicial" por la sociedad, y dado el imaginario construido alrededor de las mismas, las personas que las usan son interpretadas como ciudadanos de segunda mano, como parias, que merecen el desprecio y el rechazo colectivo, debido que se asocia el consumo con situaciones de violencia, enfermedad, degradación y pérdida del vínculo social.
Representaciones sociales sobre consumo de sustancias en contexto universitario: la voz de los estudiantes
Authors: Osorio-Sánchez Yeny Leydy , Díez-Cardona Paula Andrea , Bedoya-Olaya Alis Dahiana
Published: April 2018

El objetivo del presente estudio fue describir las representaciones sociales asociadas al consumo de sustancias -legales e ilegales- y construidas por los estudiantes de una universidad privada de la ciudad de Medellín. La investigación tuvo un enfoque cualitativo con un alcance descriptivo. Para la recolección de los datos se utilizó una encuesta de evocación libre y un listado de oraciones inconclusas y se trabajó con un grupo de 100 estudiantes. Los hallazgos muestran que los estudiantes piensan el consumo de sustancias desde la posibilidad de la elección, al tiempo que lo asocian con el riesgo del daño; así mismo, cuestionan el perjuicio social e institucional que representa el acceso a las drogas en el contexto universitario. Las categorías bajo las cuales se agrupan los hallazgos son: percepción sobre el consumidor universitario, el consumo de sustancias y el acceso a la droga.
Factores de riesgo y protección ante el consumo de drogas en jóvenes del municipio de la Paz
Authors: Callisaya Argani Juana Isabel
Published: April 2018

La investigación identifica factores de riesgo y protección frente al consumo de drogas en jóvenes del Municipio de La Paz, para la proposición de líneas estratégicas en la Prevención del consumo/abuso de drogas, basado en el último estudio de hogares sobre la prevalencia del consumo de drogas, la ciudad de La Paz se encuentra entre los primeros lugares de consumo de drogas (prevalencia de año) en cuanto al alcohol, tabaco y marihuana, las edades de mayor consumo están ubicadas entre los 18 a 35 años, por otra parte estos consumos se ubican según el AUDIT dentro del consumo problemático. La metodología cualitativa fue a través de grupos focales donde se indago respecto a las percepciones y opiniones que influyen en consumo y abuso de drogas y factores protectores. Los resultados evidencian que el factor de mayor riesgo para el consumo y abuso de drogas se encuentran en el entorno del joven; con las normas permisivas o incumplimiento de las mismas sobre la prohibición, venta y control de alcohol y tabaco; la presencia de las drogas como oferta y disponibilidad; el consumo abusivo y exagerado de alcohol en las fiestas folklóricas del Municipio. En la familia el modelo permisivo y los patrones frecuentes de consumo del padre/madre. A nivel personal la presión del grupo, el consumo a menor edad, y la curiosidad son influyentes. Los factores de protección a nivel: personal, referido a la capacidad de resistir la presión del grupo, la percepción de riesgo, la pasión por actividades alternativas; a nivel familiar, el modelo de padre/madre alejadas del consumo o consumo responsable, la comunicación y disciplina flexibles: y en el entorno las posibilidades de realizar actividades culturales/sociales/deportivas alejan del consumo abusivo de drogas. En conclusión, los y las jóvenes perciben mayores factores de riesgo que de prevención.
¿La instrucción musical es un predictor del rendimiento académico?
Authors: Naranjo Bustamante Isabel Cristina , Naranjo Naranjo Lina Marcela , Ochoa Cardona María Fernanda
Published: April 2018

Este artículo presenta una revisión de los hallazgos de investigaciones que señalan las variables de rendimiento académico en estudiantes con instrucción musical; para lo cual se agruparon en tres categorías: investigaciones de corte cualitativo con enfoque pedagógico, investigaciones sobre el coeficiente intelectual y su relación con el rendimiento académico, y finalmente, exploración de las capacidades cognoscitivas como predictores del rendimiento académico.     En esta búsqueda se evidenció que para realizar la correlación entre instrucción musical y rendimiento académico es necesario tener en cuenta otros factores que median en el proceso de enseñanza - aprendizaje, lo que nos permite concluir que existe una influencia entre la instrucción musical y el rendimiento académico; sin embargo esta, no es de causalidad, para que exista tendría que definirse el objetivo específico y contextualizarlo con un propósito en el ámbito académico (mejoría en una materia o contenido específico, comportamiento y/o habilidades sociales).
Aproximación a la noción de ética en Humberto Maturana y su relación con la terapia familiar sistémica
Authors: Herrera Yesenia Mora , Trejos Restrepo Edith Marcela , Zuluaga Cardona Carolina , Vahos Sarrias Luis Felipe
Published: April 2018

Este artículo da cuenta del rastreo bibliográfico sobre el aporte de la ética de Humberto Maturana a la terapia familiar sistémica. El enfoque empleado fue cualitativo, con alcances hermenéuticos, destacando la estrategia documental. La técnica de generación de información fue la revisión bibliográfica. La muestra correspondiente al análisis fue de quince textos. La investigación arroja que la propuesta ética en Maturana se fundamenta en aceptar a los demás como legítimos otros en convivencia, privilegia el ser sobre el hacer, la emoción sobre la razón, la cooperación sobre la competencia y la confianza sobre el miedo. Se concluye que la adopción de la propuesta ética de Maturana en la terapia familiar sistémica favorece la horizontalidad en el proceso terapéutico e invita a una visión más posibilitadora de la familia.
Noción de diálogo en la terapia comunitaria
Authors: Roll Quintero Ángela Pollet , Mira Muñoz Elizabeth , Idárraga Montoya Luz Eugenia , Cárdenas Losada Martha Tatiana del Pilar
Published: April 2018

Este artículo presenta los resultados de la revisión documental en relación con la noción de diálogo en la terapia comunitaria. El enfoque de investigación fue cualitativo, privilegiando la estrategia documental. Los resultados se presentan descritos en dos categorías: sobre la noción de la terapia comunitaria y aproximación a la noción de diálogo en la terapia comunitaria. Se concluye que el diálogo en la terapia comunitaria permite la construcción de significados e historias, cumpliendo un papel fundamental para quien narra y para quien escucha por encontrar coincidencias en el sufrimiento, pero también en las soluciones, y permitir saber que no se está solo.