bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE EXPERIENCE OF COMBINED HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRAFFIC IN COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Morozova Olga , Shkurnykov Sergey
Published: June 2019

Objective: To determine combined traffic sections of high-speed passenger and freight trains in countries of the European Union, as well as the main reasons for organizing the combined traffic on these sections. Methods: The analysis and theoretical integration of data on combined traffic of high-speed passenger and freight trains in countries of the European Union were applied. Results: It was found that combination of types of trains on high-speed networks was not only possible but sometimes necessary. The sections of high-speed passenger and freight trains combined traffic on one rail track of European high-speed networks were detected (VSM). It was shown, that the main reasons for organization of combined traffic were passing of contour and high obstacles: such sections are often situated in crossing areas of rock mass, large water bodies and population centers; as well as investment justification in areas where passenger transport demand is inadequate or freight revenue is high enough to compensate expenditures on combined traffic organization. Practical importance: The experience of combined traffic organization at European high-speed networks might be applied at domestic VSM.
DESIGNING A MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT NETWORK
Authors: Anisimov Vladimir , Nesterova Natalya , Goncharuk Sergey
Published: June 2019

Objective: To create a methodology for designing a multimodal transport network under various scenarios of socioeconomic development of the Russian Federation and its regions which take into account the influence of factors that create initial-information indeterminacy in decisionmaking. Methods: System theory, partitioning principle, theory of sets, theory of probability and mathematical statistics, basics of information theory, graph theory and reliability theory; as well as methods of system analysis, mathematic simulation of processes and systems, mathematical logic, decision-making, dynamical programming, multi-objective optimization, economic evaluation of efficiency of design solutions were applied. Results: The authors developed and proposed a concept for designing methodology of multimodal transport networks, systemic presentation of multimodal transport networks, four-level partitioning and set-theoretical presentation of multimodal transport networks layout, mathematical simulation of multimodal transport network development strategy which takes into account the scenario of socioeconomic development of a region under study, balanced system of indices for evaluation of multimodal transport network development strategy and managing the trajectory of change of its layout and capacity in accordance with set strategic objectives, method for forming layout of multimodal transport network, method for forming a variety of possible strategies of gradual changing of layout and capacity of multimodal transport network objects, method for forming an area of efficient multimodal transport network development strategies, technology for decision-makers’ work with efficient strategy area for decision-making. Practical relevance: This methodology can be used in investment evaluation and technical and economic feasibility study of strategies of multimodal transport networks’ layout and capacity change strategies as an aggregate of multimodal transport corridors designed with the purpose of implementation of strategic tasks of development of a country’s single transport network.
BUILDING PERSONNEL MOTIVATION SYSTEM AIMED AT IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSPORT ORGANIZATION GROWTH STRATEGY
Authors: Palkyna Elena
Published: June 2019

Objective: To determine the strategy and tools for building personnel motivation system, aimed at implementation of the transport company’s growth strategy. Methods: The methods of generalization, grouping, analysis, synthesis, systemic approach, abstraction, modeling, formalization, problem setting, the search of literature, documents and performance results, observation, instrumentation, expert evaluation, monitoring, practice research and generalization. Results: The topicality of system integrated approach to personnel motivation was justified. The foundations of personnel motivation were introduced for growth strategy implementation. The conclusion was made on the expedience of building an personnel motivation system on the basis of a balanced system of key performance indicators. The specificity of the developed proposals implementation was demonstrated by the example of a railroad transport operator. Practical importance: The implementation of the introduced principles of building personnel motivation system, based on conceptual regulations of system integrated approach, will make it possible to improve the performance and efficiency of transport organization growth strategy implementation.
ON ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF BALLASTLESS TRACK STRUCTURE EFFICIENCY
Authors: Andreyeva Ludmila , Svintsov Yevgeniy , Tarasevich Yelena
Published: June 2019

Objective: To describe the regulation of railroad traffic parameters in modern conditions, that lead to the necessity of putting into operation the new systems of track design, relevant for regulations in question. Methods: The method of matching, as well as the method of comparative analysis was applied in the study. Results: The advantages and disadvantages of ballastless track structure and conventional ballast track design were compared. The possibility of extensive application of ballastless track structure on modern railroads was analyzed. Practical importance: Ballastless track structure implementation will make it possible to solve practical tasks of using the given type of track design in transport construction.
POINTWORK SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION BY MEANS OF UNEVEN STIFFNESS OF TURNOUT CURVE RAILS LINE
Authors: Blazhko Ludmila , Zakharov Vladislav , Chernyayev Yevgeniy , Shekhtman Yevgeniy
Published: June 2019

Objective: To reduce side wear of rail elements of side track backing-up rail. Methods: Comparative and computational methods were applied in the study. Results: It was detected that in order to extend the pointwork turnout curve service life, it is necessary to reduce the side impact on an outer rail by using rail pads of diverse elasticity. Practical importance: Application of rail pads of diverse elasticity under the outer and inner rails of a pointwork turnout curve makes it possible to increase the speed of rolling stock movement on the side direction of pointwork and increase the life of a pointwork turnout curve with fixed train speed.
SPECIFIC FEATURES OF DYNAMIC INTERACTION OF MAGNETIC–LEVITATION HIGH-SPEED TRANSPORT AND BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES
Authors: Igolkin Georgy , Dyachenko Leonid , Smirnov Vladimir , Pegin Pavel
Published: June 2019

Objective: To determine key parameters for calculating dynamic effect of magnetic-levitation highspeed transport on bridge structures, carry out a dynamic analysis, and check the obtained results against experimental data and compare them with similar results on high-speed railways. Methods: In the course of the study, the method of direct integration of the dynamic problem of mo ving a mobile load along the bridge superstructure was used. Results: Computational model of a magnetic-levitation high-speed train was developed. A set of dynamic calculations was performed. Data on the magnitude of dynamic reaction of the bridge superstructure during the movement of a magnetic-levitation train were obtained. Values of the dynamic coefficient for mobile load in the speed range of up to 1000 km/h were calculated. Practical importance: Results obtained in the course of the study and the comparison made with similar data for high-speed rail transport have confirmed a significant decrease in the dynamic response of bridge superstructures when magnetic-levitation technologies are deployed. The calculation model thus developed opens up broad prospects for further research.
MODERNIZATION OF RUNNING LINES FOR HIGH-SPEED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ON THE BASIS OF RFID-TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION
Authors: Nikitin Alexander , Manakov Alexander , Boltayev Sunatillo
Published: June 2019

Objective: To develop route control strategies of high-speed trains (VSP) at the stations of mixed traffic lines. Methods: The analysis of conditions of VSP safe passing along the current infrastructure was applied. Results: The issues of modernization of running lines by means of RFID-technology at high-speed network (VSM) in case of mixed traffic were considered. The analysis of high speed train running operation was given, the activity of stations at mixed traffic railway lines was described. Moreover, the analysis of implementation features of technological functions of the existing systems of railway automatics and telemechanics (ZhAT) in case of VSD introduction was conducted. The necessity to lengthen signaling spans, in order to provide safe-stopping distance, in case of VSD, was shown as well as to supply the existing systems with the facilities of route availability to fulfill safety requirements. The use of RFID-marks at checkpoints with decision feedback implementation was suggested, in order to select train passing speed rate at the station. Practical importance: The technology of high-speed running safety control at mixed traffic lines with the current ZhAT infrastructure was developed, based on decision feedback organization principle in VSP onboard complex by supplying the latter with the data on routes availability.
STAKEHOLDERS’ RISK ASSESSMENT OF THE INVESTMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Authors: Kolankov Sergey , Rubtsova Nadezhda
Published: June 2019

Objective: To consider the risks both from the viewpoint of potential losses and implementation of extra opportunities. To analyze the aims of investment construction projects being one of the vital risk characteristics, State Standard R ISO 31000–2010. Risk management. Foundations and management. To state the main principles of risk analysis, as well as to perform the assessment of parties of the given process: proprietors (users for the purpose of one’s own requirements), investors, lessees, developers, professional (trust) managers. Methods: The methods of generalization, comparison and economic analysis were applied. Results: The notion of risks, as well as the concepts of risks, connected with a person’s wish to avoid the loss and acquire additional opportunities, was defined; investment construction projects, as well as the notion of “uncertainty” and the process of risk management were described. The classification of risks, their description by the main stakeholders of the investment construction projects was given. Practical importance: The conclusion was made on the appropriateness of detecting possible sources of business development during risk analysis, as well as running investment construction projects, personalization of risks for individual project stakeholders, expert judgement concept of obtained information feasibility on the extent of risk.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO STUDYING AIR TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS HUB
Authors: Zaitsev Evgeniy , Konikova Elena , Tetslav Ilya , Shaidurov Ivan
Published: June 2019

Objective: To justify the research methodology, main concepts and efficiency estimation of air transportation logistics hub (AvTLU) in the process of “Airport–Air carrier–ATM” systems interaction for the purpose of improving the level of regularity and integrated safety of flight preparation and operation. Methods: The methods of classification of AvTLU objects interaction, as well as the method of structural vertical-horizontal decomposition of AvTLU were applied. The threedimensional matrix model of “Airport–Air carrier–ATM” systems interaction was described, as well as “Aircraft commercial readiness for flight”, which makes it possible to consider the setting-up procedures of units as internal logistical operations. Results: Methodologies of studying AvTLU were developed. AvTLU decomposition was fulfilled, as well as the simulation method based on the three-dimensional matrix was justified. The possibility of building a mathematical model of efficiency assessment of AvTLU operation performance, its subsystems and units, in the process of elements and component values interaction, was justified. Practical importance: The introduced methodologies make it possible to study the systems of other types of transport and their interaction. Mathematical model facilitates determination of the component values in the process of their interaction during operation performance in AvTLU.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN INTERAKTIF MENGGUNAKAN ADOBE FLASH PADA MATERI TERMODINAMIKA
Authors: Paskah Magdalena Richa , Maharta Nengah , Suana Wayan
Published: June 2019

Pengembangan media dalam pembelajaran fisika sangat diperlukan, terutama untuk memahami konsep pada materi-materi yang bersifat abstrak. Salah satu upaya yang dilakukan untuk memenuhi kekurangan sumber belajar bagi guru dan siswa dalam memahami konsep termodinamika, telah dikembangkan media pembelajaran interaktif berupa media berbasis TIK. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengambangkan media pembelajaran interaktif menggunakan adobe flash pada materi termodinamika dengan menggunakan model pengembangan oleh Sugiyono. Hasil uji ahli menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran interaktif menggunakan adobe flash yang dikembangkan telah sesuai dengan teori dan layak digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran. Presentase ketuntasan belajar siswa dengan menggunakan media ini terlihat lebih dari 75%, yaitu sebesar 91,30%.  Uji coba pemakaian dilakukan terhadap siswa kelas XI IPA 4 SMA N 1 Sidomulyo sebagai pengguna menunjukkan hasil uji kemenarikan dengan perolehan skor sebesar 2,93 dengan kualitas menarik, kemudian untuk hasil uji kemudahan diperoleh skor sebesar 3,26 dengan kualitas sangat mudah, dan perolehan skor uji kemanfaatan sebesar 3,34 dengan kualitas sangat bermanfaat. Hasil uji lapangan  menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran yang dikembangkan efektif digunakan sebagai sumber belajar.
ANALISIS KADAR AIR DALAM MADU MENGGUNAKAN KOMBINASI METODE KAPASITANSI DAN INDEKS BIAS
Authors: Swari N. K. Indah , Wirawan Rahadi , Qomariyah Nurul , Al Hadi Kasnawi
Published: June 2019

Telah dilakukan penelitian analisis kadar air madu menggunakan kombinasi metode kapasitansi dan indeks bias. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan konstanta dielektrik dan indeks bias terhadap kadar air dalam madu berdasarkan Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI) 01-3545-2004. Pada penelitian dilakukan 5 variasi penambahan air (0, 2,5 ml, 5 ml, 7,5 ml dan 10 ml) untuk setiap sampel madu Sumbawa, madu Trigona dan madu kemasan. Hasil interpretasi data menunjukkan bahwa semakin besar nilai konstanta dielektrik madu mengindikasikan semakin rendah kadar air dalam madu dan semakin rendah nilai indeks bias madu menunjukkan kadar air dalam madu semakin besar. Selain itu juga, kadar air dalam madu kemasan dan madu Sumbawa berada dalam rentang kadar air yang disyaratkan SNI (< 22%) berdasarkan nilai indeks bias sementara untuk madu Trigona tidak berada dalam rentang tersebut.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN GENERATIF DENGAN TEKNIK GUIDED TEACHING TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH FISIKA KELAS XI
Authors: Fatimah Ziadatul , Hikmawati Hikmawati , Wahyudi Wahyudi
Published: June 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran Generatif dengan Teknik Guided Teaching terhadap kemampuan pemacahan masalah  fisika SMA kelas XI. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuasi eksperimen dengan desain penelitian non-equivalent control group design. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta didik kelas XI MIA MA Al-Falah Pancordao Lombok Tengah. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik sampling jenuh sehingga diperolah kelas XI MIA 1 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas XI MIA 2 sebagai kelas kontrol. Kelas eksperimen diberikan perlakuan dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Generatif dengan Teknik Guided Teaching, sedangkan kelas kontrol diberi perlakuan menggunakan model pembelajaran Konvensional. Data kemampuan pemecahan masalah diperolah dengan menggunakan tes uraian berjumlah 6 soal yang telah diuji validitasnya sehingga hasil tes akhir  kemampuan pemecahan masalah  diperoleh rata-rata kelas kontrol 45.91 dan 52.65 untuk kelas eksperimen. Hipotesis penelitian diuji dengan uji-t polled varians diperoleh bahwa nilai thitung sebesar 2.18 dan nilai ttabel sebesar 2.02 pada taraf signifikan 5% yang berarti bahwa H0 ditolak dan Ha di terima. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran Generatif dengan Teknik Guided Teaching terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah fisika kelas XI.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH DAN PENGETAHUAN AWAL TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS FISIKA PESERTA DIDIK KELAS X
Authors: Diani Isti Ayua , Rahayu Satutik , Verawati Ni Nyoman Sri Putu
Published: June 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran berbasis masalah terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis Fisika peserta didik kelas X; (2) mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan awal terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis Fisika peserta didik kelas X; (3) mengetahui interaksi antara model pembelajaran berbasis masalah dan pengetahuan awal terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis Fisika peserta didik kelas X. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuasi eksperimen dengan desain penelitian Factorial Design 2 x 2. Populasi penelitian menggunakan seluruh peserta didik kelas X MIA SMA Negeri 1 Kediri. Pengambilan sampel penelitian menggunakan teknik cluster random sampling. Pengumpulan data pengetahuan awal peserta didik menggunakan tes pilihan ganda dan pengumpulan data kemampuan berpikir kritis peserta didik menggunakan tes uraian. Data hasil dianalisis menggunakan uji hipotesis anava dua jalan dengan taraf signifikansi 5%. Hasil  penelitian menunjukkan  bahwa: (1) ada pengaruh model pembelajaran berbasis masalah terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis Fisika peserta didik kelas X; (2) ada pengaruh pengetahuan awal terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis Fisika peserta didik kelas X; (3) tidak ada interaksi antara model pembelajaran berbasis masalah dan pengetahuan awal terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis Fisika peserta didik kelas X.
PENGARUH FLOURIDE TERHADAP SIFAT MEKANIK GIGI TIRUAN BERBAHAN DASAR LIMBAH CANGKANG TELUR AYAM
Authors: Alaa Siti , Yusuf Baiq R.S. , Kurniawidi Dian Wijaya , Rahayu Susi
Published: June 2019

Pembuatan gigi tiruan dari cangkang telur telah dilakukan dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode presipitasi. Pengujian FTIR dan AAS dilakukan untuk mengetahui gugus fungsi dan kandungan kalsium oksida pada cangkang telur. Dari hasil AAS diperoleh nilai CaO sebesar 58,33% yang jauh lebih besar dari standar minimal CaO pada gigi tiruan. Uji mekanik dilakukan pada perlakuan gigi tiruan dengan perendaman aquades dan hasilnya dibandingkan jika perendaman dengan menggunakan pasta gigi berflouride. Didapatkan bahwa perendaman dengan pasta gigi berflouride dapat meningkatkan elastisitas gigi tiruan hingga lebih dari 100 %.
Primary School Teachers’ Readiness Towards Heutagogy and Peeragogy
Authors: Chan Choo Gui , Embi Mohamed Amin Bin , Hashim Harwati
Published: June 2019

Over the decades, education is seen as a pedagogical relationship between the teacher and the learner. Traditionally, what a learner needed to learn, what knowledge and skills that should be taught were always decided by a teacher. However, education has transformed and moved from pedagogy to different approaches namely andragogy, heutagogy and peeragogy, the newest approach to education to suit the needs of the society. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to identify primary school teachers’ acceptance of technology and to investigate their readiness towards Heutagogy and Peeragogy. This study also sought to identify possible demographic factors which may influence respondents’ readiness towards Heutagogy and Peeragogy. Data were collected from 48 primary teachers in a primary school in Malaysia using a survey and were analysed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that the in-service teachers have a very positive readiness towards technology in Education as well as using heutagogy approach and peeragogy approach in their teaching. The study about the teachers’ acceptance of technology, readiness towards Heutagogy and Peeragogy and the challenges faced are expected to provide useful information for the educators to provide support for future study.
The QBIT Theory of Consciousness
Authors: Beshkar Majid
Published: June 2019

This paper introduces the first version of the QBIT theory of consciousness which is based on inspirations and insights from Quantum mechanics, Biology, Information theory, and Thermodynamics. The ultimate goal of the QBIT theory is to find scientifically correct answers to the following four questions: What is the nature of qualia? How are qualia generated? Why are qualia subjective? Why does a quale have a particular meaning?The theory, in its first version, proposes tentative answers to these four fundamental questions about consciousness. According to the QBIT theory qualia are quantum information encoded in maximally entangled pure states. Qualia are generated when robustness of a representation exceeds a certain threshold. Qualia are subjective because maximally entangled pure states are not shareable. The quality or meaning of a particular quale stems from information compression via the matching and unification of patterns.
Sustainability Indicators and Indices for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus for Performance Assessment: WEF Nexus in Practice – South Africa Case Study
Authors: Nhamo Luxon , Mabhaudhi Tafadzwanashe , Mpandeli Sylvester , Nhemachena Charles , Senzanje Aidan , Naidoo Dhesigen , Liphadzi Stanley , Modi Albert T.
Published: June 2019

The missing link between cross-sectoral resource utilisation and management, and full-scale adoption of the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus has been lack of analytical tools to support policy and decision-making. This paper defined WEF nexus sustainability indicators and developed a methodology to calculate composite indices to facilitate WEF nexus performance, monitoring and evaluation. WEF nexus indicators were integrated through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM). Data were normalised to determine composite indices. The method established quantitative relationships among WEF nexus sectors to indicate resource utilisation and performance over time, using South Africa as a case study. A spider graph of normalised indices was used to illustrate WEF nexus indicator performance and inter-relationships, providing a synopsis of the level of interactions and inter-connectedness of WEF nexus sectors. The shape of the spider graph is determined by the level of the interdependencies and interactions among the WEF nexus sectors, whose management is viewed either as sustainable or unsustainable depending on the classification of the developed integrated index. The spider graph produced for South Africa shows an over emphasis on food self-sufficiency and water productivity at the expense of other sectors, which results from the sectoral approach in resource management. Although the calculated integrated index of 0.203 for South Africa is classified as lowly sustainable, the emphasis is on the quantitative relationships among the indicators and on how to improve them to achieve sustainability. The developed method provides evidence to decision makers, indicating priority areas for intervention. The analytical model is another niche area for the WEF nexus, as it is now capable to evaluate synergies and trade-offs in a holistic way to improve efficiency and productivity in resource use and management for sustainable development.
Hemmule: A Novel Structure with the Properties of the Stem Cell Niche
Authors: Vodyanoy Vitaly , Pustovyy Oleg , Globa Ludmila , Kulesza Jr Randy J , Sorokulova Iryna
Published: June 2019

Stem cells are nurtured and regulated by a specialized microenvironment known as stem cell niche. While the functions of the niches are well defined, their structure and location remain unclear. We have identified in rat bone marrow, the seat of hematopoietic stem cells, extensively vascularized node-like compartments that fit the requirements for stem cell niche and which we called hemmules. Hemmules are round or oval structures of about one millimeter in diameter that are surrounded by a fine capsule, have afferent and efferent vessels, are filled with the extracellular matrix and mesenchymal, hematopoietic, endothelial stem cells, and contain cells of the megakaryocyte family, which are known for homeostatic quiescence and contribution to the bone marrow environment. We propose that hemmules are the long sought hematopoietic stem cell niches and that they are prototypical of stem cell niches in other organs.
Risk of Dependence on Sport in Relation to Body Dissatisfaction and Motivation
Authors: Tornero-Quiñones Inmaculada , Sáez-Padilla Jesús , Castillo Viera Estefania , García Ferrete Juan José , Sierra Robles Ángela
Published: June 2019

The aim of the research was getting to know the risk of dependency on physical exercising in individual sportspeople and the relationship with body dissatisfaction and motivation. 225 triathletes, swimmers, cyclists and athletes- with ages going from 18 to 63 years old took part in the research, of which 145 were men (M = 35.57 ±10.46 years) and 80 women (M = 32.83 ±10.31 years). The EDS-R was used to study the dependency on exercising, BSQ to study body dissatisfaction, BREQ-3 to know the motivation of participants and BIAQ to analyse conducts of avoidance to body image. The obtained results show that 8.5% of the subjects had risk of dependency on exercising and that 18.2% tend to have corporal dissatisfaction, without meaningful differences in the kind of sport they practiced. However, there were important differences concerning the dependency on physical exercise (15% vs 4.8%) and body dissatisfaction (31.1% vs 11%) in relation to sex, being the higher percentage referring to women. The introjected regulation and the conduct of food restriction were the predictor variables of the dependency on exercising and corporal dissatisfaction.
Tree Wind Breaks in Central Asia and Their Effects on Agricultural Water Consumption
Authors: Thevs Niels , Gombert Alina Joana , Strenge Eva , Aliev Kumar , Emileva Begaiym
Published: June 2019

Across Central Asia, agriculture largely depends on irrigation due to arid and semi-arid climatic conditions. Water is abstracted from rivers, which are largely fed by glacier melt. In the course of climate change, glaciers melt down so that a reduced glacier volume and reduced water runoffs are expected being available for irrigation. Tree wind breaks are one option to reduce water consumption in irrigated agriculture and build resilience against climate change. This paper therefore assessed water consumption of major crops (cotton, wheat, corn, rice, potato, and barley) in Kyrgyzstan and adjacent areas in combination with tree wind breaks. Crop water consumption was assessed through the Penman Monteith approach. Tree wind break types investigated were single rows from poplars and multiple rows with undergrowth by elm and poplar, respectively. Tree water consumption was determined through sapflow measurements. Seasonal ETo for field crops was 876 mm to 995 mm without wind breaks and dropped to less than half through multiple row wind breaks with undergrowth (50 m spacing). Tree water consumption was 1125 mm to 1558 mm for poplar and 435 mm for elm. Among the wind break crop systems, elm wind breaks resulted in highest reductions of water consumption, followed by single row poplars, at spacing of 50 m and 100 m, respectively. Yet, elm grows much slower than poplar so that poplars might be more attractive for farmers. Furthermore, single row wind breaks might by much easier to be integrated into the agrarian landscape, as they consume less space.
The Application of Scilab Software in Frequency Mode Simulation on the Circular Membrane
Authors: Handayani Dwi Nova Siti , Pramudya Yudhiakto , Suparwoto Suparwoto , Muchlas Muchlas
Published: June 2019

Scilab software is utilized for solving physics cases in two dimensional wave equations. This study aims to obtain a frequency mode simulation on the circular membrane so that it can display the wave pattern of each frequency mode. The method is to compare the simulation results with the normal mode circular membrane in each mode in to the theoretical calculation. The simulation has been done by utilizing the physics concept in a wave equation involving cos θ. The function of the wave equation is , assuming that r is the radius of the circle membrane. The value of the vibration  frequency mode in theoretical are f01 = (200.6 ± 2.0) Hz, f11 = (319.7 ± 3.1) Hz,  f21 = (428.5 ± 4.2) Hz. By using the Scilab program application, the results obtained show that the results frequency mode simulation f01, f11, dan f21 are similar to the normal mode in theoretical calculation. Thus, the simulation can be used to visualize waves of two dimensions in vibration and wave learning.
Pengaruh Kebijakan Dividen, Kebijakan Hutang dan Good Corporate Governance terhadap Nilai Perusahaan yang Terdaftar di Jakarta Islamic Index Periode 2014-2016
Authors: Martini Tina , Sunarto S.
Published: June 2019

This study aims to empirically examine the effect of dividend policy, debt policy, and good corporate governance on the value of companies listed in the Jakarta Islamic Index for the 2014-2016 period. This type of research is field research, which is conducting research in the field to obtain data or information directly. Data collection techniques using the documentation method. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis, multiple regression analysis, partial t test and coefficient of determination. The results showed that the dividend policy variable had a significant positive effect on firm value, the debt policy variable has a significant positive effect on firm value, the variables of good corporate governance do not affect the value of the company.
Quran Apps in Playstore: The Problem of Authentication and Religious Authority
Authors: Kushidayati Lina
Published: June 2019

This article discuss about an application at Google Play Store that appears along with the rise of smartphone usage. It's also take effect to Muslims live style and religious practice, for example in reading Quran.  There are many Quran applications are available on the Play store, its raises questions on religious authorities because anyone can upload an Android-based Quran application on the Play store. A descriptive qualitative approach use to analyze Qur’an apps in Google Play store. The apps are chosen based on the numbers of download and comments from the users. The results show that the growth of digital Quran applications raises new styles of worship such as reading the Quran on smarthphone application.
Dinamika Wahabisme di Lombok Timur: Problem Identitas, Kesalehan dan Kebangsaan
Authors: Said Mohammad
Published: June 2019

This paper will examine the influence of Wahabism on local religious culture and practice of ‎the NU and NW. Second, ‎the way Wahabist prcatice da’wa in East Lombok. Third the Wahabi’s views of democracy and nationalism. The presence of Wahabi ideology successfully eliminates culturally religious practices of the NU model. This Arabization further leads to problems of marginalization of both ethnicity and Sasakness identity that eventually bear symptoms of “cultural otherness”. The wahabism development could not be separated from a large funds from Saudi Arabia which mostly used to build mosques and Islamic schools, radio, Youtube channel, and local television as da’wah media. This foreign abundant flow of aid contributes to waning nationalism of this community as they consider the State to have been absent in facilitating their civil rights. As a consequence, this community bans any form of respect to the State, including flag ceremony and national anthems.
MENCERDASKAN EMOSI ANAK USIA DINI (AUD) PERSPEKTIF WONG BANYUMAS
Authors: Aziz Safrudin
Published: June 2019

Emotional intelligence for early childhood can be done through various ways and certain stages. One of the most unique ways in educating children's emotions has been done by wong Banyumas. Efforts to educate the emotions of Wong Banyumas to children is done through the expression and implementation of attitude. Various expression wong Banyumas in educating the emotions of early childhood done in cablaka, blakasuta, thok melong and shrimp or give the pengalem. In terms of attitude, emotional intelligence is implanted through a critical attitude, uphold the equality in associating, visiting, be humorous to anyone, and inculcate the attitude of rikuh pekewuh. 

Educating emotion perspective wong Banyumas in the form of expression and planting attitude done naturally and unplanned. But the expression and implementation of attitude as an effort to educate emotion wong Banyumas in accordance with Goleman's theory that emotional intelligence is done through self-awareness planting, emotional management, recognizing the emotions of others, and fostering emotional relationships with others in harmony, all of which are contained in the phrase and implementation attitude of wong Banyumas.
MANAJEMEN PERILAKU KETIDAKMANDIRIAN SOSIAL-EMOSI PADA ANAK USIA DINI DI TK AISYIYAH XIV KEDUNGWULUH PURWOKERTO
Authors: Wiyani Novan Ardy
Published: June 2019

This research is a case study research using qualitative approach. This research is aimed to describe the activity of behavioral management of social-emotion non-self-sufficiency in early childhood in kindergarten Aisyiyah XIV Kedungwuluh Purwokerto. The data in this study were collected using interview technique, observation, and documentation. Then analyzed using data analysis technique inductively. Based on the results of the study can be seen that there are four problems of social-emotional self-sufficiency in early childhood. First, the child strikes school. Second, children do not want to follow the learning activities. Third, the child does not want to be left by his mother. Fourth, children do not want to write or do something. The four issues are then addressed by implementing the 5 steps in the practice of behavioral social-emotional self-reliance behavior in early childhood. First, conduct an analysis of social-emotional self-sufficiency behavior problems in early childhood. Second, create action plans to address the problem of social-emotional self-sufficiency behavior in early childhood. Third, coordinate with the guardian in addressing the problem of social-emotional self-sufficiency behavior in early childhood. Fourth, implementing action handling to overcome the problem of social-emotional self-sufficiency behavior in early childhood. Fifth, assess the success in overcoming the problem of social-emotional self-sufficiency behavior in early childhood.
MEDIA PATUNG 4 DIMENSI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MEWARNAI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETAHANAN BELAJAR DAN KECERDASAN ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Shofiyuddin Muh , Rahmawati Ana
Published: June 2019

Mengajar anak usia dini, seperti pembelajaran di Roudlotul Athfal harus dilakukan dengan kreatif dan totalitas sebab kondisi psikologi anak masih belum menentu. Pembelajaran AUD lebih banyak dilakukan dengan bermain dan berimajinasi karena kecenderungan mereka suka bermain. Atas dasar itu peneliti melakukan penelitian menggunakan media patung 4 dimensi pada pembelajaran materi warna dan bentuk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektivan patung 4 dimensi sebagai media pembelajaran dapat merangsang semangat ketahanan belajar dan kecerdasan anak. Metode yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data penelitian ini berupa observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Dari kondisi peserta didik sebelum treatment menggunakan patung 4 dimensi diketahui bahwa hanya ada 1 peserta didik atau 3% yang memperoleh nilai dengan kategori baik. Sedangkan 97% lainnya mendapatkan nilai dengan kategori cukup dan kurang. Hal itu menunjukkan rendahnya semangat dan kecerdasan siswa dalam pembelajaran. Adapun setelah treatment hasil menunjukkan peningkatan yang cukup signifikan yaitu 13 peserta didik atau 43% mendapatkan nilai dengan kategori baik dan 67%  lainnya masih dalam kategori cukup dan kurang. Dari hasil tersebut, dapat disimpulakn bahwa pembelajaran AUD dengan mengguanakan media patung 4 dimensi dapat menarik minat peserta didik dan meningkatkan ketahanan dalam belajar serta merangsang kecerdasan mereka.
Moncer; Media untuk Menstimulus Kemampuan Matematic AUD
Authors: Afrih Lia Naila Fikrina
Published: June 2019

Pemberian stimulus yang tepat untuk mengoptimalkan kemampuan kognitif pada anak usia dini sangatlah penting. Oleh sebab itu seorang guru yang profesional dituntut untuk dapat merencanakan proses pembelajaran yang berkualitas sesuai dengan tumbuh kembang anak. Keberhasilan dalam proses pembelajaran salah satunya didukung dengan pemilihan media belajar yang dapat mencapai tujuan dari pembelajaran itu sendiri. Pemilihan media belajar pada anak usia dini lebih berorientasi untuk bermain. Hal ini sesuai karakteristik dari anak yang berada pada dunia bermain.
OPTIMALISASI RANAH AFEKTIF MELALUI PENDIDIKAN KISAH ISLAMI
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad
Published: June 2019

Pendidikan pada dasarnya adalah untuk mewujudkan peradaban. Akan tetapi dewasa ini perilaku manusia mudah berubah dikarenakan pengaruh perkembangan zaman yang selalu bergerak. Manusia kemudian dalam keberlangsungan hidupnya hanya fokus pada ranah kognitif dan psikomotorik. Padahal ranah afektif merupakan faktor utama keberhasilan manusia dalam menciptakan peradaban. ranah afektif merupakan berhubungan vertikal manusia dengan Tuhannya. Inilah yang menyebabkan ranah afektif bersentuhan langsung dengan spiritualisme. Ranah afektif merangkum seluruh konsep “akhlak”. Di sinilah kisah Islami sebagai wujud sejarah yang menjadi hikmah dan pelajaran dengan keindahan sastranya dijadikan sebagai upaya pengoptimalan ranah afektif.

Penelitiaan ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalisasi ranah afektif dengan pendidikan berbasis kisah Islami. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan (Library Research) dan penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Berdasarakan analisis dan data yang penulis teliti, penulis menyimpulkan dalam mengoptimalkan ranah afektif maka tidak lepas dari 2 (dua) aspek, yaitu Pertama, Tuhan, Allah Swt. sebagai penentu dan pemilik kehendak. Kedua, Manusia, manusia itu sendiri memiliki peran untuk keberhasilan optimalisasi ranah afektif karena manusia diberikan takdir untuk bebas berkehendak dengan aturan yang sudah ditentukan oleh Tuhan.
The effect of ideal strategy with formative feedback on conceptual understanding and physics processing skill of XI graders senior high school
Authors: Pratama Rahmadhani , Wartono Wartono , Kusairi Sentot
Published: June 2019

This research aims at identifying conceptual understanding and Physics scientific processing skill of students in IDEAL learning strategy with formative feedback and IDEAL learning only without formative feedback. It employed semi-experimental design using posttest only control group design. The sampling technique used random sampling. This research took two classes of XI graders of Natural Science classes from SMAN 2 Banjarmasin. The control class was taught by using IDEAL strategy only without formative feedback. While the experimental class was taught by using IDEAL strategy with formative feedback. There is a significant difference of conceptual understanding and Physics scientific processing skill of students between IDEAL strategy with formative feedback and IDEAL strategy without formative feedback. It further affirms that students’ conceptual understanding in the class taught by IDEAL strategy with formative feedback is higher than the other. As well, students’ scientific processing skill in the class taught by IDEAL strategy with formative feedback is higher than the other.
Low Dose Rate X-Ray Radiation Fields Implementation for Study of Energy Response of the Dosimeters Based on Scintillation Detectors
Authors: Novichenko A. V. , Lukashevich R. V. , Senkovsky K. G.
Published: June 2019

Near background low dose rate measurements are important part of the environmental radiation monitoring. It is possible to fulfill energy response verification for the high sensitive dosimeters based on inorganic scintillation detectors in low energy region when creating reference X-ray fields with dose rates up to 5 µSv/h. The aim of this work was to create and study reference X-ray fields with low dose rate and narrow spectrum in the energy range from 15 to 250 keV using high-purity metal filters as a part of X-ray irradiator of AT300 X-ray calibration facility.

To determine the main characteristics of created X-ray fields highly sensitive comparators of photon radiation based on NaI(Tl) scintillation detectors was used. The comparators were developed in “ATOMTEX”. To verify comparators energy response the reference AT5350/1 dosimeter and ionization chamber TM32003 with sensitive volume 10000 cm3 were used.

Characteristics of X-ray fields that were created on the AT300 X-ray calibration facility to verify the energy response of high sensitive dosimeters based on scintillation detectors were investigated. The possibility to calibrate high sensitive dosimetric measuring instruments based on scintillation detectors in the energy range up to 250 keV in X-ray beams was shown.
Increasing of Pulsed Laser Source Peak Power by Use of Ring Fiber-Optic Delay Line
Authors: Alekseev V. A. , Zaripov M. R. , Perminov A. S. , Sitnikova E. A. , Usol’tsev V. P. , Yuran S. I.
Published: June 2019

At the present time, developing of autonomous laser systems requires increasing of the output power of the laser sources used in composition of those systems and at the same time reducing of the energy usage in the system. The possibility of increasing output peak power of pulsed laser sources by using the method of synchronous non-coherent beam combining in ring fiber-optic delay line is considered by authors. Objective of this work was estimating energy effectiveness of laser systems, which based on this method.

General constructing method of the laser pulsed laser source with ring fiber delay line is considered, its block diagram and the general operating principle of similar systems are presented. Two versions of laser systems based on the described method of beam combining are presented: using an optical combiner and an optical switch; using fiber welding instead of a combiner and an optical switch. The graphical dependence of the energy effectiveness on the number of circulations in ring fiber-optic delay line is obtained for both versions of laser systems.

As a result of the analysis of the considered devices operation, it was shown that considered systems allow to obtain increasing the peak power of a laser pulse without increasing the power supply, also the system, that use welded fi instead of the optical combiner, has greater effi than system with optical combiner.
Application of Multivariate Analysis of Broadband Transmission Spectra for Calibration of Physico-Chemical Parameters of Wines
Authors: Khodasevich M. A. , Scorbanov E. A. , Rogovaya M. V.
Published: June 2019

The use of multivariate processing of spectral information has recently been favored due to the express nature of this method, the ease of use of mathematical packages, and the lack of the need to add chemical reagents. The aim of the work is using the methods of multivariate analysis of broadband transmission spectra to calibrate the physicochemical parameters of wines and to improve the accuracy of this calibration by selecting spectral variables.

Using the interval projection to latent structures of the transmission spectra in the range of 220– 2500 nm, the physicochemical characteristics of the varietal unblended Moldovan wine are calibrated. Interval methods of multivariate data analysis allow signifi reducing the root mean square calibration error in comparison with the broadband multivariate methods. Residual predictive deviations exceed the threshold value of 2.5 for K, Ca, Mg, oxalic, malic and succinic acids, 2,3-butylene glycol, ash and phenolic compounds for red wines and Mg, tartaric, citric and lactic acids, 2,3-butylene glycol, ash, phenolic compounds and soluble salts for white wines. These values demonstrate good calibration quality.

The application of the proposed method for calibrating the physicochemical parameters of wines makes it possible to replace traditional methods with spectral measurements, which are available not only in laboratory but also in the fi and characterized by small values of the root mean square error of calibration.
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-lymphocyte Ratio in the Prediction of Pancreatic Cancer Patients’ prognosis: a retrospective study
Authors: Chen Yungu , Lam Lek Man , He Lina , Tsang Yiu Sing , Xia Qing
Published: June 2019

Background

Although neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and a high platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have been reported to be an inverse prognostic predictor of survival in patients with pancreatic cancer (PC), the comparison of their prognostic roles in patients with PC undergoing gemcitabine-based chemotherapy and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) remains unclear.

Methods

This study was designed and performed to determine the predictive role of NLR and PLR in patients diagnosed with PC who underwent one of these two regimens. We retrospectively enrolled 95 patients diagnosed with PC undergoing supportive care, gemcitabine-based chemotherapy or 5-FU therapy from January 2015 to October 2018. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were done to identify clinicopathological predictors of time to treatment failure (TTF) and overall survival (OS), including pretreatment NLR and PLR.

Results

Pretreatment NLR was significantly associated with metastasis. Pretreatment NLR was an independent prognostic predictor of both TTF and OS for patients with PC, with NLR>4.0 predicting worse survival. PLR, however, didn’t independently predict TTF or OS. There were no significant difference in the OS of patients undergoing gemcitabine-based regimens and 5-FU regimens when divided into two subgroups: NLR≤4.0 and >4.0.

Conclusions

Pretreatment NLR is a promising independent outcome predictor for patients with PC. The predictive value of PLR might not be as good as NLR. NLR might not be a suitable factor in the selection of regimens for patients with PC in term of gemcitabine and 5-FU.
Hospice nurse reflections on a palliative care educational intervention in long-term care: An inductive content analysis
Authors: Frey Rosemary Ann , Balmer Deborah , Boyd Michal , Robinson Jackie , Gott Merryn
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Background: Older people in long-term care facilities are at a greater risk of receiving care at the end of life that does not adequately meet their needs, yet staff in long-term care are often unprepared to provide palliative care. The objective of the study was to explore hospice nurse experiences regarding the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a palliative care educational intervention, Supportive Hospice Aged Residential Exchange (SHARE) in 20 long-term care facilities.
Methods: Reflective logs (465), recorded over the course of the yearlong SHARE intervention by the three hospice nurses, who were the on-site mentors, were qualitatively analyzed by two researchers utilizing inductive content analysis.
Results: Categories emerging from the logs include the importance of relationships, knowledge exchange, communication, and the challenges of providing palliative care in a long-term care setting.
Conclusion: Evidence from the logs indicated that sustained relationships between hospice nurses and staff as well as reciprocal learning were key factors supporting the implementation of this palliative care educational intervention. Challenges remain however in relation to staffing levels, which further emphasizes the importance of hospice presence as a point of stability.