bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
rmtA-Dependent Transcriptome and Its Role in Secondary Metabolism, Environmental Stress, and Virulence inAspergillus flavus
Authors: Satterlee Timothy , Entwistle Sarah , Yin Yanbin , Cary Jeffery W , Lebar Matthew , Losada Liliana , Calvo Ana M
Published: October 2019

Aspergillus flavus colonizes numerous oil seed crops such as maize, peanuts, treenuts and cottonseed worldwide, contaminating them with aflatoxins and other harmful toxins. Previously our lab characterized the gene rmtA, which encodes an arginine methyltransferase in A. flavus, and demonstrated its role governing the expression of regulators in the aflatoxin gene cluster and subsequent synthesis of toxin. Furthermore, our studies revealed that rmtA also controls conidial and sclerotial development implicating it as an epigenetic regulator in A. flavus. To confirm this, we performed a RNA sequencing analysis to ascertain the extent of rmtA’s influence on the transcriptome of A. flavus. In this analysis we identified over 2000 genes that were rmtA-dependent, including over 200 transcription factor genes, as well as an uncharacterized secondary metabolite gene cluster possibly responsible for the synthesis of an epidithiodiketopiperazine-like compound. Our results also revealed rmtA-dependent genes involved in multiple types of abiotic stress response in A. flavus. Importantly, hundreds of genes active during maize infection were also regulated by rmtA. In addition, in the animal infection model, rmtA was dispensable for virulence, however forced overexpression of rmtA increased mortality with respect to the wild type.
Solution to Strengthen the Industrialization and Modernization in Hanoi, Vietnam
Authors: Tan Pham Van
Published: October 2019

This industrialization and modernization process of Hanoi – Vietnam capital city, has achieved many significant results, contributed greatly in the industrialization and modernization process of the whole country. However, there remains some accountable difficulties and challenges. This paper would attempt to provide a comprehensive analysis and recommendation accordingly for Hanoi to strengthen the industrialization and modernization process, thus building a more civilized and beautiful Capital city.
Evaluation of the pharmacokinetics of the simultaneous quantification of letrozole and palbociclib in rat plasma by a developed and validated HPLC–PDA
Authors: Al-Shehri Mona , Hefnawy Mohamed , Abuelizz Hatem , Alzamil Adeeba
Published: October 2019

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has affirmed the use of letrozole (LTZ) combined with palbociclib (PLB) to treat breast malignant tumor growth in postmenopausal women. A straightforward and extremely sensitive reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method with photodiode array detection (RP-HPLC–PDA) was created and validated for the simultaneous determination of LTZ and PLB in rat plasma. The parameters used to give the best separation were a C18 column (150 mm × 4.6 mm, 3.5 μm) as the stationary phase with an isocratic mobile phase composed of methanol–30 mM ammonium acetate at a ratio of 60:40 (v/v), pH = 5.5, a flow rate of 0.8 mL/min, and detection wavelengths of 240 and 220 nm for LTZ and PLB, respectively. The developed method was assessed by the FDA rules over a range of 10–600 ng/mL for LTZ and PLB. The mean of %recovery of LTZ and PLB extracted from rat plasma by acetonitrile-based deproteinization was 91.06 ± 2.73 and 90.30 ± 1.95%, respectively, and the limits of detection were 5 ng/mL for LTZ and 7 ng/mL for PLB in rat plasma. The mean values of Tmax and Cmax were 6 ± 0.00 h and 266.96 ± 21.23 ng/mL for LTZ and 4 ± 0.00 h and 508.75 ± 61.56 ng/mL for PBL, respectively, after intraperitoneal administration of both drugs to rats. The developed HPLC–PDA method was demonstrated to be robust and was effectively applied to study the pharmacokinetics of LTZ and PLB in rat plasma.
THE ROLE OF BIOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS IN DETERMINING GENDER IDENTITY
Authors: Boichenko M. I. , Shevchenko Z. V. , Pituley V. V.
Published: October 2019

Purpose. The aim of this article is an analysis of the main versions of the biodeterminist tradition of re­solving the issue of the nature of gender identity, as well as identification of the advantages of the new version of biodeterminism, which involves elements of social constructivism. Theoretical basis. Social norms determine the extent to which a person has the right to independently determine his or her gender identity, and even more so, to change his or her body according to such gender concepts. Social norms regulate gender relations in society and direct the gender behavior of individuals. However, social norms do not create either the human body, or those biological laws, according to which it functions. Originality. The biodetermist theories of the gender were analyzed from the position of "week" social constructivism. The role of social norms as a factor of gender self-certification, as well as a factor of control over social interference in the functioning of human corporeality is considered. The role of modern medicine as an increasingly influential institutional means of control over the functioning of human corporeality, and therefore, indirectly, and for the implementation of gender identity self-identification is revealed. Conclusions. According to the "week" social constructivism the gender emerges as an integral result of biological, psychological and social construction. The role of personality in the design of the gender has historically grown, but this role can never exclude the influence of biological and social factors that are increasingly becoming the nature of biological and social technologies. Personality can become a victim of these technologies, but he/she can program them, or at any rate selectively use, combine, or to some extent adjust existing biological and social technologies.
SPECIFIC EVALUATION METHODOLOGY OF RAILWAY BALLAST PARTICLES’ DEGRADATION
Authors: Juhasz E. , Fischer S.
Published: October 2019

Purpose. The most railway lines in the world have so called traditional ballasted superstructure. The authors think that it is important to learn about the process of ballast degradation. There are only two types of standardized laboratory test methods in the EU to assess railway ballast particle degradation and describe the rock physic characteristics, but are not suitable for modelling the railway stress-strain circumstances of ballast materials, and they particles. In this paper the authors represent some conclusions from their research that the authors experienced during their individual fatigue laboratory test and from new additional tests. With these kind of testing methods, the deterioration process of railway ballast particles can be assessed more realistic and precisely. Methodology and new directions. There are two types of laboratory tests which are presented in this article. The first one was performed by using a shear box with a special layer structure that is loaded by dynamic, pulsating force; while the second one was executed by using a 140 mm diameter HDPE tube with its original closing element that is loaded by ZD-40 machine. Findings and problems. There is a development after the R&D work made and published in 2014, in 2017 and 2018 years the ballast particle deterioration process is given according to more intermediate fatigue cycles with individual measurements that show more precise «picture» about the full particle degradation, i.e. breakage process. The authors give more accurate correlation functions between the calculated parameters and load cycles during fatigue. However, there are many factors in the test that need to be improved in the future. Therefore, the authors have discovered other additional tests. Originality. The most important goal of the authors that supplement the currently used regulation with new measurement methods. Practical value The authors’ developed and new methods may serve as a basis for a future instruction or regulation. The publishing of this paper was supported by EFOP 3.6.1-16-2016-00017 project.
Energy planning and management during battery manufacturing
Authors: Angarita Eliana Noriega , Eras Juan José Cabello , Herrera Hernán Hernández , Santos Vladimir Sousa , Morejón Milen Balbis , Ortega Jorge Ivan Silva , Gutiérrez Alexis Sagastume
Published: October 2019

Abstract The aim of this study is to improve energy performance at a battery factory in Colombia by introducing the energy management approach defined in ISO 50001. In the study, the main energy consumptions were identified in the battery formation, the compressed air system and the large electric motors. An energy review was performed in the factory using measurement equipment and statistical techniques. Different actions were proposed to improve energy performance. As a result, a 3.48% reduction in electricity consumption was achieved during the implementation of the proposed measures.
Propriedades psicométricas do WHOQOL-HIV Bref para avaliação da qualidade de vida
Authors: Silveira Marise Fagundes , Ferreira Antônio Carlos , Brito Maria Fernanda Santos Figueiredo , Pinho Lucinéia de , Teixeira Júnior Antônio Lúcio , Carneiro Mariângela
Published: October 2019

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas do questionário WHOQOL-HIV Bref em pessoas com HIV/AIDS. Método: O instrumento foi aplicado a 226 pessoas com HIV/AIDS do Norte de Minas Gerais. As propriedades psicométricas foram avaliadas pela validade de construto, análise da confiabilidade e validade de critério. Resultados: O modelo com seis domínios apresentou ajustamento aceitável (χ2/gl= 1,77, p <0,001, GFI = 0,85, CFI= 0,89, RMSEA = 0,058 ). O WHOQOL-HIV Bref apresentou correlações estatisticamente significativas entre os seis domínios, consistência interna e reprodutibilidade satisfatórias. Os escores dos domínios demonstraram correlação significativa com o escore da qualidade de vida geral e dos itens que avaliam a autopercepção da qualidade de vida e da saúde, correlação significativa com o resultado global da depressão e diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre subgrupos de pacientes segundo variáveis socioeconômicas e clínicas. Conclusões: O WHOQOL-HIV Bref apresentou-se válido, confiável para medir a qualidade de vida de pessoas com HIV/AIDS.
Dispositional Greed Scale: evidências de sua estrutura interna e parâmetros dos itens
Authors: Freires Leogildo Alves , Loureto Gleidson Diego Lopes , Ribeiro Maria Gabriela Costa , Santos Layrtthon Carlos de Oliveira , Gouveia Valdiney Veloso
Published: October 2019

Resumo Este estudo objetivou conhecer as evidências da estrutura interna da Dispositional Greed Scale (DGS) e os parâmetros de seus itens. Contou-se com a participação de 338 pessoas com média de idade de 26,5 anos (DP = 8,18), que responderam a DGS e perguntas demográficas. Os resultados indicaram uma solução unifatorial da DGS (Ω = 0,75). Análises via Teoria de Resposta ao Item demonstraram que os itens da DGS discriminam adequadamente os participantes e exigem baixa a moderada quantidade de traço latente para serem endossados. Ademais, detectou-se funcionamento diferencial, quanto à variável sexo, em apenas um item da DGS que apresentou impacto reduzido nas curvas características do teste total. Conclui-se que a DGS reúne evidências que corroboram sua qualidade psicométrica, podendo ser utilizada em estudos futuros que objetivem mensurar a ganância no contexto brasileiro.
Escala Gestão do Conhecimento em Equipes: Adaptação para o Brasil
Authors: Freitas Ângela de Fátima Saraiva , Mourão Luciana
Published: October 2019

Resumo A gestão do conhecimento é um tema que tem trazido contribuições para diversas áreas, inclusive para a Psicologia Organizacional. O presente estudo objetivou realizar a adaptação para o Brasil e testar algumas evidências de validade da escala Gestão do Conhecimento em Equipe. Foram seguidas as etapas de adaptação semântica, comparação das versões e validade de conteúdo. A escala foi aplicada por meio eletrônico a 496 trabalhadores (68,8% mulheres) com vínculo empregatício. Foram realizadas análises fatoriais exploratória e confirmatória. A análise paralela e de consistência teórica determinaram o número de fatores, resultando em uma escala com 32 itens, distribuídos em seis fatores, a saber: criação e aquisição do conhecimento, memória da equipe, utilização do conhecimento, partilha e difusão do conhecimento, recuperação do conhecimento, e catalizadores da gestão do conhecimento. Foram identificadas evidências de validade que possibilitam a utilização da escala em amostras brasileiras.
A preliminary overview of the Brazilian Apioninae (Coleoptera: Brentidae) with an illustrated key for genera, and a checklist with distribution information
Authors: de Sousa Wesley Oliveira , Ribeiro-Costa Cibele Stramare , Rosado-Neto Germano Henrique
Published: October 2019

Abstract: Here we examine the taxonomic diversity of the Brazilian Apioninae (Coleoptera: Brentidae) and provide an update based on the literature and through examination of material in primary Brazilian collections. Ten genera and 89 species are valid and we include 30 (25 genera, 5 species) new distribution records. Chrysapion Kissinger, 1968 is first reported in Brazil, restricted to the northeast. Ranges now include the Amazon (three genera and one subgenus) and Atlantic (four genera and one subgenus) forests, the Pantanal (five genera) and Cerrado (three genera). The ranges of several genera now include more than one new biome. An identification key (including images of adults and illustrations of male genitalia) also includes the 10 Brazilian genera of Apioninae for the first time.
Severe malnutrition after bariatric surgery and clinic manifestations of infection
Authors: Furlan Alice Avesani Cavotto , Junqueira-Franco Marcia Varella Morandi , Oliveira Joyce Cristina Santos de , Favaris José Wilson de Souza , Marchini Julio Sérgio , Cunha Selma Freire Carvalho
Published: October 2019

SUMMARY This report describes the post-bariatric-surgery evolution of an obese patient who had low adherence to the diet and micronutrient supplementation. Four years after two bariatric surgeries, the patient was admitted due to transient loss of consciousness, slow thinking, anasarca, severe hypoalbuminemia, in addition to vitamin and mineral deficiencies. She had subcutaneous foot abscess but did not present fever. Received antibiotics, vitamins A, D, B12, thiamine, calcium, and parenteral nutrition. After hospitalization (twenty-eight days), there was a significant body weight reduction probably due to the disappearance of clinical anasarca. Parenteral nutrition was suspended after twenty-five days, and the oral diet was kept fractional. After hospitalization (weekly outpatient care), there was a gradual laboratory data improvement, which was now close to the reference values. Such outcome shows the need for specialized care in preventing and treating nutritional complications after bariatric surgeries as well as clinical manifestations of infection in previously undernourished patients.
Parental Beliefs on Child Development of Children with Developmental Delays
Authors: Correa Wesley , Minetto Maria de Fátima , Cappellaro-Kobren Rafaeli , Kruszielski Leandro
Published: October 2019

Abstract Parental beliefs on child education and development might intervene in how parents relate to their children and promote their development. The present research aimed to identify parental beliefs about the development of children with developmental delays. For this, we took a qualitative approach, based on content analysis, from the answers obtained in the Questionnaire of Parental Beliefs on Child Development. We obtained answers of 36 families (fathers and mothers) of 40 children with different developmental delays, attending the Municipal Child Education Centers of a capital of the South region of Brazil. We could identify beliefs regarding the development of children, which were mainly understood as aspects related to the delays the child presented (negative) and to their achievements (positive), which represented the way in which these parents direct their parental educational practices.
Ações adotadas no Espírito Santo para vencer a repetência nas classes de alfabetização (1960-1970)
Authors: Gontijo Cláudia Maria Mendes , Silva Dulcinéa Campos
Published: October 2019

RESUMO Este artigo teve por objetivo central compreender duas ações empreendidas pela Secretaria de Estado da Educação e Cultura para promover a melhoria dos índices de aprovação das escolas públicas do Espírito Santo, nas décadas de 1960 e 70, por meio do estabelecimento de critérios para a formação de turmas homogêneas e de sistema de avaliação da aprendizagem principalmente na 1ª série, em que os índices de repetência eram mais preocupantes. Resulta de uma pesquisa histórica em que foram analisados documentos produzidos no período. Teve como referencial teórico escritos de Mikhail Bakhtin no campo da filosofia da linguagem. Concluiu que os critérios de formação de turmas e avaliações não contribuíram significativamente para a elevação dos índices de aprovação, dificultando o desenvolvimento das crianças pobres nas escolas públicas.
In situ synthesis of green AgNPs on ramie fabric with functional and catalytic properties
Authors: Mahmud Sakil , Pervez Md Nahid , Hasan K M Faridul , Taher Muhammad Abu , Liu Hui-Hong
Published: October 2019

The use of natural biopolymers for the green and safe synthesis of silver (Ag) nanoparticles (AgNPs) on textiles is a novel and interesting approach. This study investigated the use of the natural biopolymer sodium (Na) alginate (Na-Alg) as a reducing and stabilising agent for the in situ synthesis of AgNPs on ramie fabrics. The morphology, thermal stability and chemical structure of the fabrics were characterised by scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The mechanical properties and colorimetric values of the treated fabrics were also measured. The catalytic performance of ramie fabrics incorporated with AgNPs was assessed using the reduction of 4-nitrophenol in the presence of sodium borohydride (NaBH4) as a model reaction. Treatment with AgNPs substantially improved the ultraviolet-blocking ability of the fabric and resulted in ramie fabric with a remarkable antibacterial activity.
Synthesis of Indeno[1,2-b]benzofurans using TPAB as Highly Efficient and Recoverable Catalyst
Authors: Marjani Ahmad Poursattar , Khalafy Jabbar , Akbarzadeh Somayeh
Published: October 2019

Herein we report the synthesis of some novel indeno[1,2-b]benzofuran derivatives by reaction of ninhydrin with cyclic 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds including cyclopentane-1,3-dione, cyclohexane-1,3-dione, dimedone, 4,4-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione, meldrum's acid, barbituric acid, thiobarbituric acid, 1,3-dimethylbarbituric acid and indane-1,3-dione. We also used tetra-propylammonium bromide (TPAB) as an organocatalyst. Keywords: Cyclic 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, ninhydrin, indeno[1,2-b]benzofurans, TPAB.
"Hervormd" of "gereformeerd?": Die keuse voor die Algemene Kerkvergadering van die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk in die Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek in 1866
Authors: Strauss P
Published: October 2019

Die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk (NG Kerk) in Suider-Afrika spruit uit die 17de-eeuse Gereformeerde Kerk in Nederland. In die jare 1855-1858 word die NG Kerk in die Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (1852-1902) se grondwet herdoop tot die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk en aangewys as die kerk van die staat. Die identifisering "Gereformeerd" of "Hervormd" vir hierdie kerk kom op hierdie stadium as wisselterme in die volksmond voor. Die kerk word egter nie geraadpleeg oor die formulering van die grondwet nie en kry nie amptelik kennis daarvan nie. Sommige leraars en lidmate aanvaar hierdie grondwetlike bepaling. Lidmate van die NG Kerk onder leiding van ds. Frans Lion Cachet van die NG Kerk Utrecht, verset hulle egter teen dié reëling. 'n Liberalisering in geloofskwessies en leefwyse in die ou Nederlandse Gereformeerde Kerk wat na die Hervormde Kerk verander word deur die Algemene Reglement wat hy in 1816 van die staatsowerheid ontvang, is die rede vir die afkeuring van die term "Hervormd". In 1866 word 'n eie sinode in die NG Kerk in die Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek gevorm.
Ondervindinge, uitdagings en suksesse: Vroeëleesbegrippraktyke in hulpbronbeperkte omgewings met kinders uit linguisties-diverse agtergronde
Authors: Mihai M , van Staden S
Published: October 2019

Leerderprestasie in geletterdheid in die vroeë grade in Suid-Afrika bly laag wanneer dit gemeet word aan 'n aantal nasionale en internasionale assesseringsprogramme. Hierdie artikel fokus op vroeë leesbegrip en verskaf bevindinge uit fokusgroeponderhoude met Grondslagfase-onderwysers oor leespraktyke wat gebruik word wanneer lees in hulpbronbeperkte omgewings onderrig word. Onderwysers getuig oor hoe hulle die onderrig van lees ervaar, asook wat hulle uitdagings en moontlike oplossings is om sukses te verseker. Die huidige studie dui op 'n gebrek aan leesbegripinstruksie in die vroeë grade. Dit bevestig verder dat onderwysers in staat is om nuwe woordeskat en klanke in 'n sekere mate bekend te stel, maar hul repertoire om 'n verskeidenheid begripsvaardighede aan leerders te onderrig, is beperk en min aanduidings dat leerders met begrip kan lees, word opgemerk. Hierdie studie toon aan dat leesinstruksie in 'n ontwikkelende, hulpbronbeperkte omgewing, nie bevredigend gedoen word nie.
Early Childhood Development and the Crosstrainer Programme in Rural Mahikeng
Authors: de Villiers Danette , Homan Adeleigh , van Rooyen Cornel
Published: October 2019

INTRODUCTION: In South Africa, early childhood development (ECD) in rural areas is challenged by the lack of a centre-based programme and because the ECD practitioners are inadequately trained. The Crosstrainer Programme (CTP) may be a centre-based early childhood development programme that could address this challenge. Consequently, the aim of this study is not to prove, but to determine the level of efficacy of the CTP on the development of three to four year old children in the rural Mahikeng areas METHOD: An experimental trial was conducted. The ECDC (Early Childhood Development Criteria) were used to test the children (49 from 17 ECD centres RESULTS: Both Section A: Cognitive SRRA (School Readiness Risk Areas) and Section B: Fine Motor Coordination were improved by the CTP. However, Section C: Gross Motor Coordination showed no improvement by the CTP CONCLUSIONS: The CTP proved valuable in the improvement of the Cognitive SRRA and even more so on the fine motor development of the population group. It is recommended that activities directed at gross motor development should be increased and amplified in the programme. Further studies on the CTP regarding the development of the children and the occupational enablement of the ECD practitioners are recommended Key words: Early childhood development; ECD; Crosstrainer Programme; CTP; occupational therapy; early learning programme; rural ECD centres; ECD practitioners
Stabilization System of Convey-Crane Position Via Sigmoidal Function
Authors: Antipov A. S. , Krasnova S. A.
Published: October 2019

In this paper, we consider the convey-crane system, which can transport loads for industrial purposes. The mathematical model, describing the motion of convey-crane, is presented by a Lagrangian mechanical system of nonlinear equations with two degrees of freedom and one control action. It is supposed that the rope has no mass, its stiffness is not taken into account, and there is no friction in the joints. The stabilization problem of the desired convey-crane position is posed underuncertain mass inertia characteristics, an action of non-smooth bounded disturbances and incomplete measurements. Based on the passivity property, the control law with linear and sigmoidal parts is constructed for the solution of the problem. The only measurement of the convey-crane position is available without a noise in the measurements. We use the low order observer with sigmoidal corrective action to obtain the needed velocity estimates for the control law. It is shown that the using of sigmoidal function as a prelimit realization of sign-function provides disturbances invariance with the given accuracy. With respect to the smoothness and boundness, sigmoidal function helps to avoid overshoot in the transient responses and excessive consumption of control resources. Moreover, unlike the sign-function, a sigmoidal function is realized in the electromechanical systems with actuator dynamics, in which the physical restrictions on the forces and general moments are posed. The constructed control law with linear and sigmoidal parts is simulated for the convey-crane system in MATLAB- Simulink. The classical PD-controller is simulated too for the purpos e of comparison. The results of modeling are proved the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIAL-GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF THE TERRITORY
Authors: Masliak P.
Published: October 2019

The problem of a quantitative assessment of the socio-geographical situation, which is relevant in modern social geography, is considered on the bases changes in the psychological and spatial orientation of population of Ukraine after the start of the Russian aggression.
The study was based on the volume of housing construction per capita in various areas of our state. It was revealed that the total volume of housing construction, which they operate when considering the attractiveness of certain regions, rather significantly distorts the riel psychological and spatial advantages of different regions of the country.
The cardinal changes in the assessment of the socio-geographical position of a different region of Ukraine over the past 5 years have been established. They consist of the reorientation of all social processes in the Western direction.
The approval of the processes of spatial-territorial remoteness from the borders with Russia, occupied by parts of the Donbas and the annexed Crimea as a favourable socio-economic factor is traced. This is our time is becoming more and more apparent with spatial-territorial investment preferences of not only Ukrainian but also foreign investors.
In Ukraine, in our time, housing is mostly built-in regional centres on near them. Thus, it is possible to foresee for the future not only a change in the assessment of the socio-geographical position of certain administrative region of the country but also their administrative and economic centres. In this regard, the situation with the irrational rapid movement of the population to the capital and regional centres and the depopulation of the entire region can be changed only with the help of administrative-territorial reform and the creation of 90 palenques instead of 25 administrative regions and 490 administrative districts.
Changes in the assessment of the attractiveness of the socio-geographical position are possible and subject to the deepening of neighbouring Belarus from the Russian Federation and the creation of a single state. Then there will be another reassessment of the socio-geographical as individual regions of the country, and many of its administrative and economic centres.
İşe Tutulma Ölçeği Çok Kısa Versiyonu (UWES-3) Geçerlilik ve Güvenilirlik Çalışması: Alternatif Bir Versiyon (UWES-6) Önerisi
Authors: Güler Murat , Çetin Fatih , Basım H. Nejat
Published: October 2019

Bu
araştırmada İşe Tutulma Ölçeğinin (UWES-9) üç maddeye (UWES-3) kısaltılmış
versiyonunun Türk kültürel bağlamında geçerlilik ve güvenilirlik çalışması
yapılmıştır. Ayrıca 9 maddelik formda orijinal çalışmada da tespit edilen
yapısal problemlere yönelik olarak işe tutulma ölçeğinin altı maddelik
alternatif bir versiyonu incelenmiştir. Anket yöntemiyle 434 katılımcıdan
toplanan veri kullanılarak yapılan analizler sonucunda İşe Tutulma Ölçeğinin üç
maddeli çok kısa versiyonu yapısal olarak geçerli ve güvenilir bulunmuş ayrıca
ölçeğin dokuz maddeli versiyonu ile benzer ölçüm değerleri sağladığı
görülmüştür. Diğer yandan işe tutulma ölçeğinin üç alt boyutuyla birlikte
ölçülmesi amaçlandığında yapısal geçerliliğe yönelik bazı problemli maddelere
sahip dokuz maddeli ölçek versiyonu yerine 3 boyutlu 6 maddeli versiyonun (UWES-6)
yapısal olarak daha iyi değerler sağladığı tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma
sonucunda Türkiye’de yapılacak çalışmalarda işe tutulmanın en az maddeyle tek
boyutlu bir yapı olarak ölçülmesinin istenildiği hallerde üç maddeli formun
kullanılabileceği, üç alt boyutlu olarak ölçülmek istendiğinde ise altı
maddelik versiyonun kullanılabileceği önerilmiştir.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION: THE LEARNING CONUNDRUM IN THE TRANSNATIONAL CONTEXT
Authors: Pimpa Nattavud
Published: October 2019

program co-offered by two partners from Australia and Singapore, as well as, to understand challenges in the management of transnational entrepreneurship education programs.

Methodology: Qualitative approach was adopted in this study. The data were collected, using a personal interview, from twenty-one students in the transnational entrepreneurship education program. We focus on what Singaporean students identified as challenges in learning in the transnational entrepreneurship education program in the Australian context from the Singaporean view.

Findings: Issues regarding pedagogical in the transnational program, host and home countries’ factors, and learning and teaching experiences are reported as the key challenges. In fact, this study unfolds the complexity of the management of transnational entrepreneurship education, engagements among students from different locations, and cross-cultural bias in the management of the program, people, and learning.

Applications: It is suggested that addressing these challenges requires managers of transnational entrepreneurship education programs to consider issues of power and inequality inherent in teaching partnerships, and the mindset change needed to develop global perspectives.

Novelty/Originality: This study unfolds challenges of transnational education program, by examining the nature of students in the entrepreneurship education (EE) programs. EE is unique, due to its nature and approaches in learning and teaching.
Approaching mythology in the history curriculum of compulsory education in Greece
Authors: Vlachaki Maria T. , Kokkinos George , Papandreou Zeta
Published: October 2019

Myth can be a first step in historicizing the past and at the same time in appreciating ancient cultures and developing the essential skill of empathy. A main objective of the history curriculum for the third grade of primary school in Greece is for children at 8 and 9 years old to
familiarize themselves with the basic cultural elements of the origins of Greek, European and global civilization. Ancient Greek myths are taught using references and links to the myths of other peoples and cultures, and by identifying similarities and differences in the interpretation of
the world within the framework of a multi-perspective, intercultural approach. Myths also depict the relationship between man and nature. They constitute man's attempt to interpret the physical and social environment. In addition, myths present the relationship between man and the divine in
the early stages of cultural evolution, and at the same time provide evidence of the culture of a historical period. Pupils become aware of the fact that myths used to have a symbolic and ritualistic function, which aimed to initiate younger members into the acceptable practices and values
of their community. Myths provided meaningful models of action (exempla) through their allegorical nature. Moreover, myths facilitate the analysis of human behaviour by introducing the schema of cause and effect. Mythical thought seeks to understand causality, which is also the primary aim
of science. In this sense, mythical discourse is connected to scientific discourse. Within the framework of a methodological approach based on these theoretical assumptions, this paper also includes a presentation of educational activities and pupils' perceptions as part of a survey conducted
in a third-grade primary school class in Greece.
Ecosystem for the deployment and management of virtual laboratories based on the standard IMS LTI
Authors: Santamaría-Buitrago Frey Alfonso , Ballesteros-Ricaurte Javier Antonio , González-Amarillo Ángela María
Published: October 2019

The advancement of information and communication technologies occurs due to the evolutionary capacity of computer equipment as well as the existence of increasingly sophisticated tools and applications. Virtual laboratories, a flexible tool which allows to design, simulate, model and test through experimentation real-life processes, are an example. Virtual laboratories have a great impact on engineering as they improve accessibility to experiments, facilitating the development of strategies in the field of education; they include interactive ways to observe, illustrate, demonstrate and investigate, aside from support system users in the elaboration and exchange of results. For this reason, the experience reflected in this article highlights the design and implementation of an ecosystem for the deployment and management of virtual laboratories, based on the IMS Learning Tools Interoperability standard. In this process, the methods and technologies applicable to the development of virtual laboratories are characterized with an instructional model for experimental environments that identifies the scope of the procedure and the technical criteria, taking into account LabManager, WebLabDeusto and LMS Sakai, and finally the installation and configuration of the cloud platform and the laboratory prototype that responds to the proposed ecosystem.
INCIDENCE OF DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER (DHF) IN SEMARANG COASTAL AREA: EPIDEMIOLOGY DESCRIPTIVE CASE AND BIONOMIC VECTOR
Authors: Martini Martini
Published: October 2019

North Semarang sub-district is located on the coast of the Java Sea. The coastal area is characterized by high salt content on both the ground and the water compare to other areas. The high salt content environment should have limited the breeding of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) vectors; yet, quite high incidents of DHF cases are reported taken place in North Semarang coastal area. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of DHF incidence, characteristic of cases, and bionomics vector in the coastal area of North Semarang sub-district. This study was applied descriptive observational design to analyze samples consisting of 62 dengue cases and 184 houses. The research variables consisted of coordinate of DHF cases, water salinity, House Index (HI), Container Index (CI), and Aedes species. Data were processed using SPSS in a bivariate manner; while, mapping was analyzed spatially using ArcGIS 10.3. A total of 184 houses were surveyed and 55 cases of DHF were identified. Most cases occurred in 6 -16 year age group (47.3%), water salinity ranged from 2-3%, indicating that the water in the coastal area tended to be brackish water. The results of the Pearson Correlation test showed that there was no relationship between HI and Incidence Rate (IR) of DHF in North Semarang District. Aedes aegypti was identified in a positive container, otherwise Aedes albopictus was not found. DHF cases mostly occurred in school age groups, and were distributed in all villages near or far from the beach. DHF vector could breed in areas with little brackish water, so that dengue transmission might occur in this area.
SCATTER PHY: An Open Source Physical Layer for the DARPA Spectrum Collaboration Challenge
Authors: Pereira de Figueiredo Felipe Augusto , Stojadinovic Dragoslav , Maddala Prasanthi , Mennes Ruben , Jabandžic Irfan , Jiao Xianjun , Moerman Ingrid
Published: October 2019

DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency from the United States, has started the Spectrum Collaboration Challenge with the aim to encourage research and development of coexistence and collaboration techniques of heterogeneous networks in the same wireless spectrum bands. Team SCATTER has been participating in the challenge since its beginning, back in 2016. SCATTER’s open-source software-defined physical layer (SCATTER PHY) has been developed as a standalone application, with the ability to communicate with higher layers of SCATTER’s system via ZeroMQ, and uses USRP X310 software-defined radio devices to send and receive wireless signals. SCATTER PHY relies on USRP’s ability to schedule timed commands, uses both physical interfaces of the radio devices, utilizes the radio’s internal FPGA board to implement custom high-performance filtering blocks in order to increase its spectral efficiency as well as enable reliable usage of neighboring spectrum bands. This paper describes the design and main features of SCATTER PHY and showcases the experiments performed to verify the achieved benefits.
Development of Statistics-Based Estimation Model (SEM) for Landslide-Triggering Factors Using the Soil Physical Properties of the Landslide in Gneiss and Granite Areas of South Korea
Authors: Kim Kyeong-Su , Kim Man-Il , Lee Moon-Se , Hwang Eui-Soon
Published: October 2019

In South Korea, landslides are caused by localized heavy rainfall and typhoons, which often occur in the summer season at natural slopes in mountainous areas and artificial slopes in urban surroundings. Flow-type landslides frequently occur in mountainous areas. To evaluate flow-type landslides, it is essential to identify the physical characteristics of soil, giving focus to the soil on the top layers of various types of slope. This study conducts a survey and an analysis of the characteristics of landslides that occurred in the study area with different geological conditions of granite and gneiss. The characteristics of soil in the area and its surroundings that have or have not undergone landslides for every geological condition is also evaluated. Based on these characteristics and a statistics method, it extracts the triggering factors, permeability coefficients (k), and shearing strength with cohesion (c) and internal friction angel (φ) of soils that are highly related to landslides around weathered soil layers. As a result, the permeability coefficients show significant relevance with void ratio (e), the effective size of grains (D10), and uniformity coefficient (cu), while the shearing strength with the proportion of fine-grained soil (Fines), uniformity coefficient (cu), degree of saturation (S), dry weight density (rd), and void ratio (e). By obtaining this result, the study uses the regression analysis to suggest models to estimate the permeability coefficients and shearing strength. For the gneiss area, the statistics-based estimation model (SEM) is proposed as kgn = (1.488 × 10-02 × e) + (1.076 × D10) + (-1.629 × 10-04 × cu) - (1.893 × 10-02) for permeability coefficients; cgn = (-0.712 × Fines) + (-0.131 × cu) + 15.335 for cohesion; and φgn = (27.01 × rd) + (-12.594 × e) + 6.018 for internal frictional angle of soils. For the granite area, the statistics-based estimation model (SEM) is proposed as kgr = (8.281 × 10-03 × e) + (0.639 × D10) + (-2.766 × 10-05 × cu) - (9.907 × 10-03) for permeability coefficients; cgr = (-0.689 × Fines) + (-0.0744 × S) + 18.59 for cohesion; and φgr = (33.640 × rd) + (-0.875 × e) - 9.685 for internal frictional angle of soils. The use of statistics-based estimation models (SEMs) for landslide-triggering factors that trigger landslides will support the simple calculation of permeability coefficient and shearing strength (cohesion and internal frictional angle), only requiring information about the physical properties of soil at the natural slopes that have different geological features such as gneiss and granite areas.
Micro-by-Micro Interactions: How Microorganisms Influence the Fate of Marine Microplastics
Authors: Carreres Calabuig Joan Antoni , Rogers Kelsey , Gorokhova Elena , Posth Nicole
Published: October 2019

Microorganisms drive the biogeochemical cycles that link abiotic and biotic processes in the aqueous environment and are intricately associated with plastic debris. The detection of microplastics in water and sediment introduces new concerns as small particle size allows for yet unconsidered pathways for plastics in the food web and element cycles. In this review, we present current knowledge of microbe-plastic interactions and summarize the potential impact of biogeochemical processes on plastic distribution, cycling, transport, and sedimentation. We explore how microbe-plastic interactions influence the exposure of consumers to plastics and plastic degradation products. Key methods used to elucidate biofilm development, microbial biodegradation, and plastic detection in the aqueous environment are discussed. Finally, we comment on potential future questions and research directions needed to further define the role of microorganisms in the environmental fate of microplastics.
In-Plane Switching Deformed Helix Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Display Cells
Authors: Pozhidaev E. P. , Tkachenko T. P. , Kuznetsov A. V. , Kompanets I. N.
Published: October 2019

In-plane electro-optical switching (IPS) is a natural feature of a conventional planar aligned display cell based on deformed helix ferroelectric liquid crystal effect (DHFLC-effect) with sub-wavelength helix pitch if the tilt angle close to 40 degrees.
EVALUATION OF PROGRAM BORDER MANAGEMENT TO KEEP SOVEREIGN NATION THE NORTH KALIMANTAN (Regional leadership Based on Transformational Leadership and lokal wisdom)
Authors: Usman Dicky Wainal , Djaali Djaali , R. Madhakomala R. Madhakomala
Published: October 2019

This research aimed to evaluate on five (5) steps;: (1) design of Border Management, (2) installation for Border Management,(3) process of Border Management, (4) product of Border Management, and cost / benefit for Border Management, for keep sovereignNation on North Kalimantan, This research is the programme evaluation research use Discrepancy Evaluation Model (DEM), data collection techniques are using; interview, observation, documentation and questionnaire for analyzer discussion support. Analysis of the data use Raph Tylor model as follows data reduction, data display and verification as conclusion.Results of this research include: (1) draft design, (2) border management plan, (3) compile of policy strategy with the help of stakeholders and HR agencies (4) the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting and budgeting for border management, and (5)lack of budget management.Besides is non-functioning of transformational leadership and effective local wisdom on North Kalimantan Keywords: Program Evaluation, Border Management, Regional Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Local Wisdom, Discrepancy Evaluation Model (DEM)
EVALUATION OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION IN BOGOR PDAM TIRTA PAKUAN, WEST JAVA PROVINCE
Authors: Ismartaya Ismartaya , Djaali Djaali , Widodo Suparno Eko
Published: October 2019

The purpose of this research is to determined whether the evaluation corporate social responsibility program implementation in Bogor PDAM Tirta Pakuan has been implemented in accordance with the vision, mission, and objectives of the company. PDAM Tirta Pakuan has a vision of CSR as a pioneer in the implementation of social responsibility in Bogor city especially and Indonesia in generally. Through this vision, PDAM Tirta Pakuan Bogor city, would really seriously on the implementation of the CSR programs. Based on these purposes, this research is done by evaluating the CSR programs which implemented by PDAM Tirta Pakuan Bogor city and use CIPP evaluation model to conduct an evaluation of the program. The type which used on this research is evaluation research with use qualitative approach. The source of information used is the Chief Executive of CSR PDAM Tirta Pakuan Bogor. Data collected by the observation, interview and documentation. Test validity of this research by using triangulation technique, while data analysis is done by reducing the data, presenting and concluding . The result shows that the program Tirta Pakuan care as the companyâ€™s strategy goes according to the purposes and plans that have been made by the company.Keywords: evaluation, corporate social responsibility, CIPP Model
THE EFFECT OF KNOWLEDGE OF MANAGEMENT, KNOWLEDGE OF INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ASSERTIVENESSON TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Authors: Widodo Agus Tri
Published: October 2019

The objective of this research is to study the direct effects of knowledge of management, knowledge of information system, and assertiveness on transformational leadership of department head at PT Bank Syariah Mandiri Head Office. Quantitative method was used in this research as well as Survey Method. The data were obtained by distributing questionnaire and test, and were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential analysis with path analysis approach. This sample of this research were sixty respondent from the population of one hundred and fifty department head and selected by simple random sampling.The study finding are follow: (1)there is a direct effect of knowledge of management on transformational leadership capability, (2)there is a direct effect of knowledge of information system on transformational leadership capability, (3)there is a direct effect of assertivenesson transformational leadership capability, (4) there is a direct effect of knowledge of management on assertiveness, (5) there is a direct effect of knowledgeof information system on assertiveness. As a conclusion, the transformational leadership can be enhanced by knowledge of management, knowledge of information system, and assertiveness.
THE MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP
Authors: Sujarwo Sujarwo , Supriyati Yetti
Published: October 2019

The research objective was to determine of Industrial Internship consisting of planning, organizing, actuating, controling and monitoring.This is a qualitative research by employing a case study method which was conducted at public vocational senior high school (SMK Negeri 5) Makassar from April 2013 to September 2016. Interviews, document review, and direct observation were taken for data collection while the validity of the data was measured by using triangulation of source and technique. For data analysis, the stages of reduction, data display, and conclusion were used. The results show that 1) Planning of Industrial Internship has not been implemented optimally; such as curriculum validation and mapping the business and industrial were not well-conducted by the school; 2) Organizing aspects of industrial internship were less than optimal implemented, such as arranging of Industrial Internship committee was not equipped clearly with the structuring of tasks, job descriptions and distribution of authority. In addition, appointment of school instructur is simply to accommodate the interests of educators with the principle of equity not competency; 3) In actuating aspect, learning by doing and learning by experience were not optimal since the location of industrial internship did not meet the schoolâ€™s need; 4) Controlling and monitoring Industrial Internship were not optimal as well since the teachers as instructors did not control the studentsâ€™ activities continously. To sum up, the industrial internship conducted in vocational high school must obtain serious attention by the school, industry and government as to improve the studentsâ€™ knowledge and skills. Additionally, the school, industry and government are required to collaborate and synergize optimally for the sake of studentsâ€™ improvement.