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Desarrollo de habilidades STEM en media superior como mecanismo para impulsar la continuidad en educación superior: Caso programa Bases de Ingeniería
Authors: Pantoja Amaro Luis Fernando , Peña Aguilar Juan Manuel , Mendoza Torres Christian Paulina
Published: February 2020

La educación media superior (EMS) en México es ahora considerada parte de la educación obligatoria en el país. Ante esta obligatoriedad el desarrollar una educación que tenga un mayor impacto en el entorno tanto productivo como educativo cobra una mayor importancia. El aprendizaje basado en proyectos y casos prácticos ha demostrado ser una forma de generar un aprendizaje significativo, aunque desarrollarlo con los escasos recursos que se tienen en las instituciones públicas en el país representa un enorme reto. Por otra parte, está comprobado que las habilidades ligadas al enfoque de las ciencias integradas, a saber: ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemática (STEM, por sus siglas en inglés), son muy importantes en la integración de un aprendizaje más activo y con mejor comprensión de los contenidos científicos. En la EMS en México existen el modelo tradicional de educación, la formación técnica y el modelo dual (ahora mediante el modelo mexicano de formación dual); sin embargo, a pesar de que son buenos esfuerzos, están más enfocados en la educación tradicional, en la capacitación técnica o en la resolución de problemas para adquirir experiencia que en desarrollar una habilidad de “ingenio” para la resolución de problemas prácticos pero no enfocados necesariamente al trabajo en una empresa en particular; habilidad que les permita tener facilidad para resolver problemas y enfrentarse mejor a compromisos como hacer frente al estudio de una ingeniería y posteriormente a diferentes tareas de investigación aplicada.

Así, pues, tomando como base el programa Project Lead The Way (PLTW), que se desarrolló en Estados Unidos, el Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos de Querétaro (Cecyteq) desarrolló un programa denominado Bases de Ingeniería, el cual busca desarrollar en los estudiantes de EMS habilidades que les permitan enfrentarse con mayor éxito ya sea tanto a los estudios universitarios de ingeniería como al desarrollo de actividades profesionales en su especialidad técnica en el campo laboral. Este artículo muestra el seguimiento a la eficiencia del programa y la satisfacción que este ha provocado en los estudiantes. Lo anterior con la finalidad de entender cómo aplicar programas especiales que permitan formar talento competitivo a pesar de no contar con un incremento de los recursos materiales disponibles, en un primer comparativo en los planteles Corregidora, Huimilpan, Menchaca, Montenegro, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro y San Juan del Río.
PERBANDINGAN REFORMASI BIROKRASI PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI VIETNAM DAN INDONESIA
Authors: Winaldi Irfan
Published: February 2020

Penelitian ini mengenai perbandingan reformasi birokrasi pelayanan publik negara berkembang, yaitu Vietnam dan Indonesia. Penelitian ini mengambil data dari world bank dalam easy of doing business dengan mengukur salah aspek penilaian yaitu starting a business. Di dalam starting a business terdapat kategori dalam penilainnya, yaitu: jumlah prosedur yang dibutuhkan; berapa hari yang dibutuhkan; dan berapa biaya yang digunakan dalam memulai suatu bisnis. Dalam rangking yang dikeluarkan world bank di website Easy of Doing Business yang dihitung berdasarkan secara global Vietnam berada di rangking 70 sedangkan Indonesia sendiri berada di bawahnya yaitu rangking 73. Dari salah satu aspek easy of doing business yaitu starting a business. Peringkat Vietnam yang dihitung berdasarkan kawasan asia tenggara dan pasifik berada di atas Indonesia yaitu rangking 14 dari 25 negara, sedangkan Indonesia sendiri rangking 18 dari 25 negara. Penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan studi komparatif. Oleh karena itu penulis ingin melihat pebedaan antara Vietnam dan Indonesia dari segi reformasi birokrasi pelayanan public.
IMPLIKASI, URUSAN DAN PROSPEK OTONOMI DAERAH
Authors: Kusnadi Iwan Henri
Published: February 2020

Kebijakan Otonomi Daerah yang pada hakekatnya adalah upaya pemberdayaan dan pendemokrasian kehidupan masyarakat diharapkan dapat memenuhi aspirasi berbagai pihak dalam konteks penyelenggaraan pemerintahan negara serta hubungan Pusat dan Daerah. Berdasarkan UU Nomor 23 tahun 2014 klasifikasi urusan pemerintahan terdiri dari 3 urusan yakni urusan pemerintahan absolut, urusan pemerintahan konkuren, dan urusan pemerintahan umum. Dalam memperhatikan prinsip -prinsip pemberian dan penyelenggaraan Otonomi Daerah dapat diperkirakan prospek ke depan menggunakan berbagai pendekatan. Salah satu pendekatan yang kita gunakan disini adalah aspek ideologi, politik, sosial budaya, dan pertahanan keamanan. diterima dalam penyelenggaraan kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara. Untuk dapat mewujudkan prospek Otonomi Daerah di masa mendatang tersebut diperlukan suatu kondisi yang kondusif diantaranya yaitu: Adanya komitmen politik dari seluruh komponen bangsa terutama pemerintah dan lembaga perwakilan untuk mendukung dan memperjuangkan implementasi kebijakan Otonomi Daerah; Adanya konsistensi kebijakan penyelenggara negara terhadap implementasi kebijakan Otonomi Daerah; dan Kepercayaan dan dukungan masyarakat serta pelaku ekonomi dalam pemerintah dalam mewujudkan cita-cita Otonomi Daerah.
The Meaning of Kenduri Death in the Terong Island of Batam City
Authors: Yanti Fitri , Arnesih Arnesih
Published: February 2020

The purpose of this study is to explain the implementation of the tradition of death festivity on Terong Island, Batam City and explain more deeply the meaning contained in the tradition of death festivity. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. In this study data collection was carried out through direct observation to the object of research and to record a symptom and event related to the implementation and meaning of the tradition of death festivals, interviews directly and in depth (indepth interview) with religious leaders, community leaders, and the community as well documentation. Data analysis techniques using the Miles and Huberman model, namely data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing / verification. The results of this study explain that the implementation of the festivity of death in Batam City Terong Island begins with the festivity of the first day, the third day (nige), the seventh day, the twentieth day, the fortieth day and the hundredth day. The festivity is also decorated with cash dishes from Terong Island which are believed by the community to have a special meaning. The meaning of feast on the first day is transferring the mortal realm to the original baqa and wadaq originating from the ground and returning to the ground. The meaning of the feast on the third day is to perfect the four things, namely, earth, wind, fire and water, luamah, anger, sufiah, mutmainnah. The meaning of the seventh day feast is to perfect the skin and nails of the body. The meaning of feasting on the fortieth day is to perfect the nature of his father and mother in the form of blood, flesh, marrow, stomach contents, nails, hair, bones, and muscles. While the meaning of the implementation of the hundredth day is the same as the meaning of the festivity on the fortieth day.

Keywords: meaning, tradition, festivity, death, Batam City, Terong Island.
Komunikasi Interpersonal Pada Komunitas Dakwah Binaan Nusukan Dari MTA Dalam Membentuk Ukhuwah
Authors: Perdana Fatkhul Putra , Kusuma Rina Sari
Published: February 2020

This research is motivated by Indonesia as a predominantly Muslim country, giving rise to a variety of da'wah organizations such as the Majlis Tafsir Al- Qur'an (MTA). The presence of this community organization gave rise to the model of brotherhood formation through the stages of interpersonal communication. This research is a descriptive qualitative research and uses the population of all members of the Nusukan fostered community from MTA. The sampling used is the snowball sampling model. Data collection uses in-depth interviews, documentation and observation. Data validity uses triangulation of data sources. The results of this study are the stages of forming ukhuwah. First, Ta'aruf, which occurs as the initial stage of effective interpersonal communication, involves the stages of contact and orientation. Second, Tafahum as a means of understanding deeper between members through interpersonal communication involves the stages of involvement. Third, ta'awun as interpersonal communication in fostering mutual care which includes the stages of involvement but tends towards the stages of familiarity. Fourth, takaful in interpersonal communication so as to form a sense of brotherhood covering the stages of intimacy and improvement.

 

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi dengan Indonesia sebagai negara yang mayoritas Islam, sehingga memunculkan berbagai macam organisasi dakwah seperti MTA. Kehadiran Organisasi masyarakat ini memunculkan model pembentukan persaudaraan melalui tahapan-tahapan komunikasi interpersonal. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dan menggunakan Populasi seluruh anggota komunitas Binaan Nusukan dari MTA. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah model snowball sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara mendalam, dokumentasi dan observasi. Validitas data menggunakan triangulasi sumber data. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah ditemukannya tahapan-tahapan pembentukan ukhuwah. Pertama, taâ€™aruf yang terjadi sebagai tahap awal komunikasi interpersonal yang efektif itu meliputi tahapan kontak dan orientasi. Kedua, tafahum sebagai sarana dalam memahami lebih dalam antaranggota melalui komunikasi interpersonal meliputi tahapan keterlibatan. Ketiga, taâ€™awun sebagai komunikasi interpersonal dalam menumbuhkan rasa saling peduli yang meliputi tahapan keterlibatan tetapi cenderung menuju tahapan keakraban. Keempat, takaful dalam komunikasi interpersonal sehingga membentuk rasa persaudaraan meliputi tahapan keakraban dan perbaikan.
Citra Kampung Adat Cireundeu pada Ritual Suraan
Authors: Widyaputra Fauzan Ahdi , Novianti Evi , Bakti Iriana
Published: February 2020

Cireundeu merupakan salah satu kampung adat di Jawa Barat  yang sampai saat ini masih memelihara tradisi kearifan lokal berupa ritual Suraan yang diselenggarakan setiap tahun. Melalui tradisi ini,   Cireundeu berusaha  mempertahankan citra sebagai Kampung Adat yang masih mempertahankan tradisi peninggalan jaman dahulu ditengah modernisasi ritual ini pada dasarnya merupakan kegiatan komunikasi yang sarat dengan simbol yang mengandung makna. Studi ini bertujuan untukmenjelaskan tentang aktivitas komunikasi yang dilakukan masyarakat Kampung Adat Cireundeu. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif, dengan sifat datanya kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan  observasi parsitipasif, wawancara dengan informan yang menjadi pelaku ritual, dan studi kepustakaan yangrelevan dengan masalah yang diteliti.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ritual upacara Satu Sura ini merupakan manifestasi dari rasa syukur masyarakat adat Cireundeu atas keberkahan yang diberikan Sang Pencipta, dan menjadi alat kontrol dalam tindakan atau pergaulan antar sesama manusia.Perilaku komunikasi yang terlihat  pada aktivitas ritual Suraan initermasuk pada perilaku terbuka, karena semua orang diperkenankan untuk terlibat di alamnya untuk mengekspresikan perasaannya, sehingga  masyarakat Kampung Adat Cireundeu merespon stimulus dalam hal ini rangkaian ritual dengan bentuk tindakan dan praktek (practice), sehingga masyarakat akan melakukan komunikasi sesuai dengan kebutuhannya. Citra yang terbangun pada Kampung Adat Cireundeu adalah kampung yang masih memelihara kearifan lokal di tengah modernisasi.
Penggunaan Instagram oleh Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah untuk mengoptimalkan destination branding Pangandaran
Authors: Subekti Priyo , Hafiar Hanny , Bakti Iriana
Published: February 2020

Perkembangan media sosial yang semakin pesat dan bertambahnya pengguna yang semakin banyak menjadikan media sosial menjadi salah satu sumber rujukan informasi oleh sebagian banyak masyarakat. Media sosial telah menciptakan sebuah pola baru dalam berkomunikasi dan berpartisipasi sosial, hal ini dapat dilihat dari banyaknya keterlibatan para pengguna dalam sebuah forum komunikasi atau platform media sosial. Saat ini banyak lembaga pemerintah, swasta dan organisasi masyarakat yang memanfaatkan media sosial menjadi salah satu media informasi untuk menjangkau masyarakat. BPBD (Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah) Pangandaran memanfaatkan media sosial melalui akun instagram @pudalopspangandaran untuk memberitakan informasi mengenai kebencanaan, dan kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh BPBD Kabupaten Pangandaran untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat mengenai kebencanaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan data kualitatif. Analisis yang digunakan dalam meneliti penggunaan Instagram oleh BPBD Kab. Pangandaran adalah konsep The Circular Model of Some dari Regina Luttrell yang terdiri dari membagikan (Share), mengoptimalkan (Optimize), mengelola (Manage), dan melibatkan (Engage). Tingginya potensi bencana di Pangandaran menjadi salah satu latar belakang perlunya meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan kebencanaan. BPBD Kabupaten Pangandaran memanfaatkan instagram melalui akun @pusdalopspangandaran sebagai media informasi mengenai kebencanaan kepada masyarakat luas. Pengelolaan media sosial yang dilakukan oleh BPBD sudah cukup efektif menjangkau masyarakat khususnya masyarakat pangandaran, namun terkendala dengan kurangnya sumber daya manusia yang dapat mengelola media sosial agar tetap update.
Young Consumers’ Fashion Brand Preferences. An Investigation among Students in Romania
Authors: Nistor Laura
Published: February 2020

The literature contends that youth are particularly fashion- and brand-sensitive, and they mostly prefer fast fashion brands; however, up to now, there has been little empirical data regarding Romanian youth’s fashion brand preferences. In order to fill this gap, the article presents the results of an exploratory research based on mixed methodology which was realized among students in Cluj-Napoca, Romania in connection with their fashion brand preferences. The online survey showed that a little more than half of the students do have a preferred fashion brand, and these are indeed mostly fast fashion brands. However, taken relatively, i .e. compared to other cues, the brand of the apparel is less important for the students. The most brand-sensitive individuals are those who are fashion involved, early adopters of trends, and less price-sensitive. The narratives of the focus-group research enriched the insight about students’ brand preferences.
Phytosociological study of the forest vegetation of Kyiv urban area (Ukraine)
Authors: Goncharenko Igor V. , Yatsenko Halina M.
Published: February 2020

The study presents a floristic-sociological classification of the forest vegetation of Kyiv urban area. We identified 18 syntaxa within 7 classes, 7 orders, 8 alliances, and 3 new associations were allocated (Aristolochio clematitis-Populetum nigrae, Galio aparines-Aceretum negundi, Dryopterido carthusianae-Pinetum sylvestris). We analyzed vegetation data using quantitative approaches of ordination and phytoindication. Considering many relevés of transitional nature in the collected data on urban forests, the clustering algorithm of DRSA (Distance-Ranked Sorting Algorithm) was applied to classify vegetation matrix. Large-scale comparative floristic analysis of syntaxa from different regions and countries have been conducted and summarized in differentiating tables.
The phytosociology, ecology, and plant diversity of new plant communities in Central Anatolia (Turkey)
Authors: Kenar Nihal , Şekerciler Fatoş , Çoban Süleyman
Published: February 2020

The Central Anatolian vegetation has diverse site conditions and small-scale plant diversity. For this reason, identification of plant communities is important for understanding their ecology and nature conservation. This study aims to contribute the syntaxonomical classification of the Central Anatolian vegetation. The study area is situated among Güzelyurt, Narköy, and Bozköy (Niğde) in the east of Aksaray province of Central Anatolia in Turkey. The vegetation data were collected using the phytosociological method of Braun-Blanquet and classified using TWINSPAN. The ecological characteristics of the units were investigated with Detrended Correspondence Analysis. Three new plant associations were described in the study. The steppe association was included in Onobrychido armenae-Thymetalia leucostomi and Astragalo microcephali-Brometea tomentelli. The forest-steppe association was classified under Quercion anatolicae in Quercetea pubescentis. The riparian association is the first poplar-dominated one described in Turkey and, classified under Alno glutinosae-Populetea albae and its alliance Populion albae.
Development and Validation of a Checklist to Assess Proficient Performance of Basketball Straight Speed Dribbling Skill
Authors: Santos Fernando Garbeloto dos , Pacheco Matheus Maia , Basso Luciano , Bastos Flavio Henrique , Tani Go
Published: February 2020

The aim of this study was to develop and validate a checklist to assess proficient performance of basketball straight speed dribbling skill. The sample was composed of 100 children and adolescents between 7 and 15 years of age with and without structured practice in basketball. The validation process tested the validity domain, decision, tendencies, reliability, responsiveness, and objectivity. The results show that the checklist contains criteria that represent the speed dribbling skill and is sensible to distinguish between different proficiency levels of performance. The results also expressed high reliability and objectivity (intra and inter-rater). In light of the findings, we concluded that the checklist can be used to reliably analyze performance and evaluate the process of learning and development of the straight speed dribbling skill.
The Effect of Neurofeedback Training on the Visual Processing Efficiency in Judo Athletes
Authors: Maszczyk Adam , Dobrakowski Paweł , Nitychoruk Magdalena , Żak Marcin , Kowalczyk Magdalena , Toborek Michal
Published: February 2020

This study aimed to analyse the effect of neurofeedback (NFB) training based on beta-wave amplification and theta-wave inhibition on the visual processing efficiency of judo athletes. The study examined 12 male athletes from the national team of the Polish Judo Association. Participants were divided into the experimental (EG, n = 6) and the control group (CG, n = 6). The NFB training protocol was performed and recorded using a Deymed Truscan system with 24 active channels. The effect of NFB training was examined by computer-based simple and complex reaction tests and selected tests of the Vienna Test System (VST). One – way ANOVA showed statistically significant differences between the CG and the EG in theta and beta values after the first and the second cycle of training. There were statistically significant differences between the CG and the EG in the results of reaction speed tests after individual cycles of training. The highest reduction in simple reaction time was obtained after the second training cycle, when training was performed every second day and lasted four minutes.
Hormonal Response to Incremental and Continuous Exercise in Cyclists with Left Ventricle Hypertrophy
Authors: Mikołajczyk Rafał , Sikora Marcin , Mikrut Grzegorz , Zając Tomasz , Żebrowska Aleksandra
Published: February 2020

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of incremental and continuous exercise on the concentration of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), growth hormone (GH), testosterone (T), and cortisol (C), as well as to investigate whether increased cardiac dimensions in cyclists were related to changes in these hormones and cardiac biomarkers. The study included 30 elite cyclists divided into two groups, i.e., athletes with left ventricle hypertrophy (a LVH group), and a control group (CG) without LVH. The study protocol included performance of a standard incremental exercise (IncEx) test to measure athletes’ maximum power (Pmax), maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max), and lactate threshold (LAT). The IncEx test results were then used to determine the intensity of the continuous exercise (ConEx) test which was performed after the 1-week washout period. Cyclists with LVH and without LVH did not differ in resting hormone concentrations and cardiac biomarkers levels. There was a significant effect of exercise on serum IGF-1 levels (p < 0.05) in the LVH group and a combined effect of the type of exercise and LVH on IGF-1 (p < 0.05). Cyclists with LVH demonstrated higher post exercise T levels recorded in response to exercise compared to the CG (p < 0.01). Significantly higher serum T levels were observed in response to ConEx compared to IncEx in the LVH group and the CG (p < 0.05 and p < 0.05, respectively). In the LVH group, a significant positive correlation between the post-exercise T/C ratio and left ventricular mass index was observed (r = 0.98, p < 0.01). There were no effects of heart hypertrophy on cardiac standard biomarkers. Incremental and continuous exercise caused a marked increase in steroid hormone concentrations and moderate strengthening of insulin growth factors effects. Regular incremental exercise seems to induce beneficial cardiac adaptations via significant increases in the concentration of anabolic factors compared to the same training mode yet with constant exercise intensity.
Humanitarian Intervention: Fairy Tale about One Swallow Which Made Summer?
Authors: Svaček Ondřej
Published: February 2020

In its final report on aggression and the use of force, the International Law Association opined that the only way in which unilateral humanitarian intervention could possibly be seen as a legal exception to the prohibition of the use of force is if State practice and opinio juris were to be found establishing its status as an additional exception in customary international law. After the airstrikes conducted by the US, the UK, and France against Syria in April 2018, which took place in reaction to unprecedented usage of chemical weapons against civilian population by regime of Bashar Asad, some States and part of scholars argued that this permissive rule (exception) has already crystalized and humanitarian intervention became part of international law. The aim of this article is to assess whether these opinions are relevant or whether they are simply premature. The text is divided into three parts. Firstly, legality of humanitarian intervention is considered in the framework of the UN Charter and customary international law on the use of force based on evaluation of scholarly debates and the most prominent examples of State practice before 2018. Then, the article describes methodology that is employed in relation to the creation (modification) of customary international law in general and peremptory norm concerning the prohibition on the use of force in particular. This part analyzes how possible normative changes of jus ad bellum should be assessed. The third part evaluates justifications and reactions of States with respect to the use of force against Syria in April 2018 that were presented by the international community of States. The article concludes that the concept of humanitarian intervention remains still illegal even after the airstrikes against Syria from 2018, what conforms to the prevailing opinion presented in contemporary scholarly literature. Even though the positive echoes identified in State practice (and doctrine) are yet premature, they indicate that process of gradual normative change has already been triggered. At the same time, the expectations concerning crystallization of a new possible exception to the general prohibition on the use of force should not be too exaggerated.
European Environmental policy and public procurement – connected or disconnected?
Authors: Blažo Ondrej , Kováčiková Hana , Mokrá Lucia
Published: February 2020

The EU environmental policy is challenged by current international development (withdrawal of the US from the Paris climate accord, melting of the Arctic, changes in climate, extreme weather events), the sustainable development policy agenda and also by public pressure. The interest of the public in the environmental policy is not only reflected in the Eurobarometer polls, the increase of green parties in 2019 EP elections, but it is also present in the very first European Citizens’ Initiative, the environmentally oriented Right2Water initiative, which had been presented to the Commission in 2013. Following the need to reflect upon the current problems and challenges, the scope of European Environmental Policy (EEP) has broadened from traditional direct environmental challenges, such as access to clean water, clean air, maintaining biodiversity also to other areas connected to current challenges as the climate change and sustainable development and into practical implementation in particular internal and external policies – including trade policy, competition policy or public procurement. Following analysis is focused on the position of the green agenda and EEP transfer to legislation in public procurement on European level.
Assessment of Inflammatory Status Based on Total Blood Count and Its Relationship to Cardiovascular Diseases
Authors: Tusa Anna-Boróka , Podoleanu Cristian , Szász Zsuzsanna , Magdás Annamária
Published: February 2020

Background: Inflammation seems to be the most important trigger for atherosclerosis. Lower extremity artery disease (LEAD) and hypertension (HTN) are the most important atherosclerotic diseases. Total blood count-derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and red cell distribution width (RDW) have been proposed as inflammatory biomarkers in cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the correlation with LEAD and HTN.

Material and methods: In total, 134 subjects were included in the study, divided into 2 groups as follows: group 1 – patients with LEAD and HTN; group 2 – subjects with HTN, without LEAD. Complete blood count (CBC) and lipid profile were determined. To assess peripheral artery disease, the ankle-brachial index (ABI) was measured with a handheld Doppler device (BiDop ES100V3 Hadeco®). We compared the inflammatory status between the groups with the use of white blood cell count (WBC), red cell distribution (RDW), and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR).

Results: In group 1, there was a significant negative correlation between the ABI and RDW (p = 0.04, r2 = –0.24, 95% CI: 0.4647–0.0013), as well as between the ABI and NLR (p = 0.001, r2 = –0.38, 95% CI: 0.5801–0.1592). In group 2, there was a positive correlation between NLR and total serum cholesterol levels (p = 0.003, 95% CI: 0.1274–0.5472, r2 = 0.12), as well as between NLR and triglyceride levels (p = 0.002, 95% CI: 0.1387–0.5552, r2 = 0.13).

Conclusion: NLR and RDW could represent first-line investigations in patients with cardiovascular disease due their cost efficiency. They can also play a role in triaging patients with atherosclerotic disease, monitoring treatment response and prognosis of the disease.
Mapping Kabul’s Private Urban Green Spaces Using Geographic Information System-Supervised Classification
Authors: Hussainzad Emal Ahmad , Yusof Mohd Johari Mohd , Maruthaveeran Sreetheran
Published: February 2020

Private green spaces are considered an important part of urban greenery. However, the extent of private green spaces in an informal city like Kabul is unknown. To this end, this study has mapped out the private green spaces in the informal settlements of Kabul city. A Geographic Information System (GIS)-supervised image classification technique was used to identify these private green spaces in three of the 22 police districts (PDs) in the city. Briefly, the classification consisted of defining training samples, extraction of signature and classification of the imagery. As a result, 330.3 hectares were identified as private green spaces, which made up 12.3 % of the total area of informal settlements in these three districts. With 217.1 hectares, PD7 had the largest area of private green spaces among the three police districts, contributing to 65.7 % of the overall area of private green spaces, followed by PD8 (21.3 %) and PD16 (13 %). In future, the map generated in this study could be used to monitor, manage and conserve the existing urban greenery in the face of private green spaces. The results could also be utilised by the Kabul Municipality and other relevant departments to implement an upgrading programme in the informal settlements of Kabul city, which would lead to fulfilling the environmental needs of the residents.
A New Regulation for Supporting a Circular Economy in the Plastic Industry: The Case of Peru (Short Communication)
Authors: Alvarez-Risco Aldo , Rosen Marc A. , Del-Aguila-Arcentales Shyla
Published: February 2020

The present study shows the regulatory proposal related to plastic by the Peruvian government and also, the previous initiatives are described so that it can be taken as a reference for the successful implementation in other countries, taking into account the regulatory and business aspects at the same time.
Study of Correlations between Clinical Signs and Morphological Features Identified in Dogs Affected with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Farray David , Rodriguez Francisco , Muñoz-Aznar Yaiza , Ravelo-García Antonio G. , Jaber José Raduan
Published: February 2020

This paper evaluates possible relations between the clinical activity and the histopathological findings of the entire intestine in dogs with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). To perform this study, hospital records of 64 dogs of different sex and breed diagnosed with IBD were evaluated. The results of this study did not show a statistically significant correlation between clinical activity and the histopathological assessment of dogs with IBD. Certain connections were found between diarrhea and lacteal dilation in duodenum, and hematochezia and villous epithelial injury in colon but no other associations were found between the rest of the lesions and symptoms.
Prevalence of Subclinical Mastitis Pathogens in Small Dairy Farms in Republic of North Macedonia
Authors: Janevsкi Aleksandar , Cvetkovikj Iskra , Kiprijanovska Sanja , Dimovski Aleksandar , Davalieva Katarina , Angelovski Ljupco , Kjosevski Miroslav , Mitrov Dine
Published: February 2020

Subclinical mastitis is an asymptomatic udder infection distributed worldwide with enormous losses in the dairy industry. The study’s objective was to determine the presence of this pathological condition in small dairy farms in the R. of N. Macedonia and to identify the most common associated bacteria. Milk samples were obtained from 96 dairy cows (378 udder quarters) in seven dairy farms, in 3 consecutive samplings 24–72 hours apart. The samples were cultured on routine bacteriological growth media and incubated for 24–48 hours. The isolates were identified by AximaiD Plus MALDITOF MS Platform. Subclinical mastitis was found in 49 animals (51%) and 104 infected quarters (27%). The most frequent isolated bacteria on cow level were Streptococcus uberis (19.4%), Staphylococcus haemolyticus (13.4%), Staphylococcus aureus (7.4%) and Staphylococcu ssimulans (7.4%). On quarter level, the most isolated pathogen was Streptococcus uberis (35.6%) followed by Staphylococcu shaemolyticus and Staphylococcus aureus (10.3% and 9.2% respectively). Subclinical mastitis was found to be highly present in the selected small dairy farms. The most prevalent bacteria identified in the dairy farms (Streptococcus uberis, Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase–negative staphylococci) indicate that poor management and udder health practices, inadequate milking procedures and lack of mastitis control strategies greatly contribute to occurrence and persistence of subclinical mastitis.
Cold War Television Diplomacy: The German Democratic Republic on Finnish television
Authors: Saarenmaa Laura , Cronqvist Marie
Published: February 2020

This article opens a new perspective on Finland’s Cold War history by highlighting the role of the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) in providing information about the German Democratic Republic as a particular polity, economy, and key player in the European Cold War landscape. The analysis is based on search results from the YLE digital database (Metro) from 1970–1989, and it is supported by documents from the German Broadcasting Archive [Deutsches Rundfunkarchiv] and the YLE company archive. The archive documents and metadata testify about a long-term interest in East Germany in Finnish television, as well as long-term contacts and collaboration between East German and Finnish television companies, in the executive as well as at grass roots levels.
Hungarian Adaptation of the Sport Commitment Questionnaire-2 and Test of an Expanded Model with Psychological Variables
Authors: Berki Tamás , Pikó Bettina F. , Page Randy M.
Published: February 2020

The aims of this study were to adapt the Hungarian version of the Sport Commitment Questionnaire-2 and test an expanded Sport Commitment Model (SCM) with psychological variables.

Participants were 526 adolescent athletes (aged 14-18 years, 52.3% males). Applied scales were the following: Hungarian version of the Sport Commitment Questionnaire-2, Consideration of the Future Consequences Scale and Health Attitudes Scale. Exploratory, confirmatory, and path analysis were used for statistical analysis.

Our result showed adequate construct validity of the Hungarian version of Sport Commitment Questionnaire-2. We found several positive predictors of Enthusiastic Commitment and three positive predictors of Constrained Commitment. We found that Health Attitudes had positive relationship with Constrained Commitment and it was associated with future goals and plans; whereas Enthusiastic Commitment had a positive relationship, and Constrained Commitment had a negative relationship with Future Orientation.

Information about sport commitment provided by Sport Commitment Questionnaire may be useful as a tool to prevent dropout among young athletes.
Determination of Recent Movements of Lithosphere in Regions with Chemogenic Sediments on the Surface in the Dinarides Region
Authors: Đapo Almin , Pribičević Boško , Špiranec Lidija
Published: February 2020

In the area of carbonate or karst Dinarides, besides the dominant carbonate rocks and subordinate clastics, in more places more significant mass of chemical sediments can be found, represented by gypsum and anhydrite. As chemical sediments are specifically lighter than overlying rocks, they have been, during the long geological history, trying to achieve isostatic equilibrium, or get out on the ground surface. In recent times, in areas with chemical sediments, a larger tectonic activity is noted than in the wider environment. This is certainly reflected in increased vertical and tangential displacements along major faults in relation to the surrounding area, which are built mainly of carbonate deposits. Determining the amount of movement of diapiric bodies, as absolute and relative, using the most modern surveying methods, precisely would assist the understanding of the tectonic movements and recent structural relations in a wider area
Kinematics of Reference Height Network on the Territory of Rivne Npp
Authors: Tretyak Kornyliy , Petrov Sergiy , Bokhonko Sergiy , Babiy Lyubov , Shpakivskyy Oleg
Published: February 2020

Rivne Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is located in western Ukraine. Construction of the station began in 1976. Totally four power generating units are operating on the station. Complicated geological conditions and display of man-made karst led to the need for monitoring of sediments and deformations on Rivne NPP. Since 1984 on the Rivne NPP there were conducted geodetic observations on the conditions of height reference network consisting of nine deep fixed reference points, which are installed in basaltic rocks. Totally 110 cycles of observations were conducted. The heights of fixed reference points were determined by leveling of I-st class. It is necessary to assess the kinematics of the reference height network and implement zoning of station territory according to a speed of inclination of the earth's surface. An average annual rates of displacement which appear as a linear trend weredetermined on the results of measurements for each fixed reference point by the least squares method. Excluding these values the vertical displacements of fixed reference points were derived and only the periodic component that is changing according to the periodic law remained present there. For each fixed reference point it was determined amplitude and optimum oscillation period and the coefficients of regression equations. Using the annual velocity of displacement of fixed reference points it was done the zoning of the Rivne NPP. There were allocated areas, which were characterized by different rates of inclinations and frequency of oscillations
The usefulness of neutrophil/lymphocyte count ratio in the diagnosis and prognosis of bacterial sepsis – An old parameter with new implications
Authors: Orfanu Alina , Popescu Cristina , Tilişcan Cătălin , Streinu-Cercel Adrian , Aramă Victoria , Aramă Ştefan Sorin
Published: February 2020

Aims: To analyze the diagnostic role of neutrophil/lymphocyte count ratio (NLCR) in sepsis and to evaluate its usefulness in appreciating the prognosis of septic patients.

Methods : A prospective analysis of patients diagnosed with sepsis between October 2015 and July 2017 was performed. A control group of patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) with noninfectious causes was recruited. The sensitivity, specificity and AUC of NCLR for sepsis diagnosis were comparatively assessed with other biomarkers including fibrinogen (FIB), C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT). The baseline levels of NLCR were correlated with APACHE IV, APS and SOFA scores of severity.

Results : We enrolled 105 patients with sepsis and 37 patients with noninfectious SIRS. NLCR had significantly higher levels in the first group (p---lt---0.05). For an optimal cut-off value of 8.18, the sensitivity, specificity and AUC of NLCR for sepsis diagnosis were 70.5%, 72.2% and 0.766, respectively. A cut-off value of 12.0 led to moderate sensitivity (58.7%) and moderate-to-high specificity (89%). For patients with SOFA score over 2 points, the characteristics did not significantly improve. The correlations between baseline NCLR and the severity scores were not statistically significant.

Conclusion : NLCR levels were significantly higher in sepsis group compared to noninfectious SIRS group. NLCR had moderate sensitivity and specificity regarding sepsis diagnosis. Baseline levels of NLCR did not correlate with the severity scores, so its usefulness in sepsis prognosis was limited.
The Conductance and Swelling of Composite Membrane ‘Chitosan-Silver Nanoparticles’ in Monovalent Salt Solution ‘KCl and NaCl’
Authors: Sandriani Ni Wayan Eri , Rupiasih Ni Nyoman , Sumadiyasa Made
Published: February 2020

A research about to determine the conductance and water absorption capacity (swelling) of the composite membrane has been conducted. The membrane used was a membrane made of chitosan matrix, silver nanoparticle(AgNP) of 100 µg as a filler and acetic acid 1% as a solvent, which named chitosan composite membrane (Ch-AgNP). A 2% chitosan membrane (membrane Ch) used as a comparison. The membrane conductance value determined by measuring the membrane voltage (V) as a function of current (I) in monovalent salt solutions of NaCl and KCl with a concentration of 0.025 M. The swelling tests have been carried out using distilled water. The results showed that Ch membrane conductance was greater than the Ch-AgNP composite membrane. In KCl solution, the conductance is 0.0991 ?-1 and 0.0984 ?-1 and in NaCl solution are 0.1002 ?-1 and 0.0996 ?-1. The membrane conductance is greater in NaCl solution than in KCl solution. The swelling test showed that the swelling percentage of Ch-AgNP composite membrane was greater than Ch membrane
Characterization of Salacca Zalacca for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC)
Authors: Wendri Nyoman , Ekayani Sri Tussniari Putu , Suyanto Hery
Published: February 2020

Snake fruit (salacca zalacca) characterization for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) material was conducted using Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR) and Principle Component Analysis (PCA) method. Dragon fruit and mangos teen were used as validator since they are containing anthocyanin. Data shows that snake fruit and mangos teen are in one cluster. Therefore, snake fruit can be used as DSSC material. DSSC fabrication using sandwich method that contains counter electrode, electrolyte and working electrode. The working electrode was made of thin film of titanium dioxide (TiO2) into indium Tin Oxide (ITO) which then was soaked in dye snake fruit as time function of 6, 12 and 24 hours. Result showed that the longer time of soaking, the current and efficient increased. In twenty four hours soaking, the current, voltage and efficiency were 6 mA, 9.16 V and 0.011 % respectively.
BEBAN KERJA BERPENGARUH TERHADAP BURNOUT DENGAN VARIABEL WORK FAMILY CONFLICT SEBAGAI PEMEDIASI
Authors: Wijaya I Made Agus Putra , Wibawa I Made Artha
Published: February 2020

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of workload on burnout with work family conflict as a mediating variable on female employees at PT Bank BRI Denpasar Gajah Mada. In this study the determination of samples using Slovin formula with purposive sampling method, the sample used was female employees as many as 61 respondents, through path analysis techniques (path analysis). Based on the results of the analysis it can be seen that the workload has a positive and significant effect on burnout on female employees at PT Bank BRI Denpasar Gajah Mada. Workload has a positive and significant effect on work family conflict on female employees at PT Bank BRI Denpasar Gajah Mada. Work family conflict has a positive and significant effect on burnout in female employees at PT Bank BRI Denpasar Gajah Mada. Work family conflict mediates the positive effect of workload on burnout on female employees at PT Bank BRI Denpasar Gajah Mada.

Keywords: workload, burnout, work family conflict
PERAN CITRA MEREK MEMEDIASI PENGARUH KEWAJARAN HARGA TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK ONLINESHOP ZALORA DI DENPASAR
Authors: Wahyuni Ni Putu Lely , Rahanatha Gede Bayu
Published: February 2020

Online shopping is one of trend that is growing rapidly nowadays. Now the technological advancement supported rapid growth of the online shopping and make it easier for consumer to shopping. Consumer is more selective to make purchase decision, consumer tend to chose product that have good brand image and compatible price. This research aims to find out the influence between price and purchase decision with brand image as a mediation variable. Realizing the potential of market online especially the fashion product, then this research raising the topic with price fairness, brand image and purchase decision as the objects. Respondents are them who have been online purchasing. The survey conducted by spreading questionnaire than measured by likert’s scale. Data analyzed by path analysis and sobel test. The result of this research showed than variable brand image capable of being mediated the influence between price fairness and consumer purchase decision.

Keywords :price fairness, brand image, purchase decision
KULIT BUAH JERUK LIMAU (Citrus amblycarpa (Hassk.) Osche) SEBAGAI ANALGESIK
Authors: Maharani R. A. I. K. , Cahyaningsih N. K. , Abimanyu M. D. , Astuti K. W.
Published: February 2020

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the treatment options for relieving pain. However, long-term use can trigger gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, alternative analgesics which have the same therapeutic effect with lower side effects are needed. Limau (Citrus amblycarpa) is an empirical drug for tingling and cramping. The aim of the study is to determine the analgesic activity of ethanol extract of C. amblycarpa fruit peel. The method used in testing analgesic activity is the Hot Plate method. The study was conducted by dividing 30 mice into 6 groups. The group given CMC-Na 1% was used as a negative control, the group given suspension of sodium diclofenac dose of 6.5 mg/kg of body weight was used as a positive control, and the group given suspension of ethanol extract of C. amblycarpa fruit peel with dose variations 100, 300 and 600 mg/kg of body weight. The test animals were placed on top of the Hot Plate with a temperature of 70°C at 30 minutes after giving suspension test and the response time of mice to heat was observed every 30 minutes for 3 hours with cut off time 15 second. Based on the test results, it can be concluded that the administration of ethanol extract of C. amblycarpa fruit peel with 100, 300 and 600 mg/kg of body weight gave analgesic activity on mice compared to the negative controls (CMC-Na 1%).

 

Keywords: C. amblycarpa, Fruit Peel, Analgesics, Hot Plate
SINTESIS DAN KARAKTERISASI SILIKA GEL DARI ABU VULKANIK GUNUNG AGUNG MELALUI TEKNIK SOL-GEL
Authors: Utari N. P. S. N. , Sudiarta I W. , Suarya P.
Published: February 2020

Mount Agung in Karangasem, Bali which erupted in September 2017 produced abundant volcanic ash. This ash can be used as a raw material for making silica gel. The stages of the research carried out included analysis of the content of silicon (Si), synthesis of silica gel using sol-gel technique, characterization using FTIR, X-RD instruments as well as surface acidity. The results of the analysis using the X-RD instrument showed the presence of silicon from SiO2 found at 2? = 28,07530. The silica gel yield obtained in this study was 15.05% w/w. The results of the characterization with the FTIR instrument showed that silica gel from volcanic ash of Mount Agung had the main Si-OH and Si-O-Si groups. The hydroxyl bond from Si-OH grup were found at ±3649.32 cm-1 for stretching vibrations and ±1687,71 cm-1 for bending vibrations. Si-O bond from Si-O-Si group were found at ±1207.44 cm-1 for asymmetric stretching vibrations and ±482.20 cm-1 for bending vibrations. Diffractogram showed that the silica gel had an amorphous structure with surface acidity of 18.0222 mmol/g and a surface area of 36.5514 m2/g. 

Keywords: Agung mountain, silica gel, sol-gel, vulcano ash
DAMMARANE-TYPE TRITERPENOIDS FROM THE STEMBARK OF CHISOCHETON PENTANDRUS (MELIACEAE)
Authors: Katja D. G. , Salam S. , Nurlelasari . , Harneti D. , Maharani R. , Supratman U. , Shiono Y.
Published: February 2020

Two dammarane-type triterpenoids, cabraleadiol (1) and cabraleahydroxylactone (2), have been isolated from n-hexane extract of the stembark of  Chisocheton pentandrus (Meliaceae). The structure of compounds 1 and 2 were determined by spectroscopic data mainly NMR and mass as well as by comparing with previously reported spectral data. Compounds 1 and 2 were reported for the first time from Chisocheton pentandrus.

 

Keywords:   Cabraleadiol, Cabraleahydroxylactone, Chisocheton pentandrus, Meliaceae.
LA DIALECTICA DE HEGEL Y LA LÓGICA DISCUSIVA DE JASKOWSKI
Authors: Pardo José Antonio
Published: February 2020

Algunos filósofos dialeteístas, como Graham Priest, sostienen que la filosofía de Hegel puede ser esclarecida desde el punto de vista de la lógica paraconsistente. En este artículo se expone la lógica discusiva de Jaskowski, una lógica paraconsistente, para compararla con algunas ideas clave de Hegel. Se concluye que si bien la lógica de Jaskowski sí puede esclarecer algunos puntos obscuros de la filosofía de Hegel, no por ello se sigue que la lógica hegeliana sea paraconsistente.