bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI GURU DALAM MENYUSUN PROPOSAL PENELITIAN TINDAKAN KELAS MELALUI MODEL PELATIHAN PARTISIPATIF DENGAN PENDAMPINGAN INTENSIF
Authors: Mediatati Nani
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to improve teachers competence at SMP Negeri 1 and 2 Ampel in composing classroom action research (CAR) proposals through participatory training model with intensive assistance. This school action research was conducted with the strategy of the cycles starting from problem identification,
planning, action, observation, and reflection. Based on the problem identification, teachers had difficulty in composing classroom action research proposal. Action undertaken to overcome the problem in cycle 1 was applying participatory training model with intensive assistance classically and in cycle 2 was applying participatory training model with intensive mentoring individually. Data collection techniques used observation, interview and evaluation. Data analysis used comparative descriptive analysis. The results showed that there was an increasing of teachers’ competence in preparing classroom action
research proposal from cycle 1 to cycle 2. In cycle 1, assessment against the six classroom action research proposals presented by teachers started from the background, formulation of the problem, research objectives, the benefits of research, theoretical study, frame of mind, hypothesis, research methods,
research schedule, and bibliography, each rated with good (3), sufficient (2), and less (1)criteria. In cycle 2, the assessment of the six proposals presented by teachers was all rated by good criteria. Observation towards the training process showed that the teachers had seriousness, willingness, and high reactivity to develop classroom action research proposals. The active participation of teachers in the process of intensive training and mentoring both in classical and individuals supported the success of this school action research that the teachers could prepare classroom action research proposals with good criteria.
STRATEGI PENGELOLAAN SEKOLAH TINGGI BERASRAMA DI KABUPATEN SEMARANG
Authors: Tepy Noveliza Rudyolindy Theodora
Published: March 2017

The purpose of this study was to: (1) Determine and analyze the boarding management strategies that have been used by STT Sangkakala; (2) to analyze the root problems in the management of a boarding high school in STT Sangkakala; (3) Design and produce strategies that can be implemented by STT Sangkakala in the management of a boarding high school. Design of this research is the development, but in this study is limited to the fifth stage, namely the revision of product design, where the product that produced a strategic plan for the management of the boarding college at STT Sangkakala Kopeng. Data analysis technique used fishbone anlysis. Data collection techniques used observation, interview, document studies, and FGD. Meanwhile, data validation was done by using tianggulasi source. The results of this analysis, a strategy that is based on the analysis fishbone, includes four factors: (1) curriculum management strategies and coaching; (2) management strategies of learners; (3)management strategies educators; and (4) strategies in the policy leader. Furthermore, the foundations, the chairman (rector), lecturers and other staff are expected to optimize the implementation of the strategic plan that has been prepared.
EVALUASI MANAJEMEN BERBASIS SEKOLAH DI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI KABUPATEN SEMARANG
Authors: Rukayah Rukayah , Ismanto Bambang
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of school based management in SD Negeri Genuk 01 District West Ungaran in terms of context, input, process and product. This study was qualitative evaluative research using CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) model of evaluation developed by Stufflebeam. Data collection techniques used were interviews, observation and documentation. Test validity of data using triangulation technique. The results showed that: 1) from the context evaluation, school based management is needed by all stakeholders of the school to improve the quality of education; 2) from the input evaluation, human resources, curriculum, facilities, and funds were sufficient and ready to be used for the implementation of the school based management in primary School Genuk 01; 3) from the process evaluation, the implementation of school based management was not fully in accordance with the plan, especially in the decision making process and the learning process; 4) from the product evaluation, product (output) produced has not been as expected. It is therefore recommended that the school based management program continued with improvements in program implementation process.
IMPLEMENTASI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TWO STAY TWO STRAY BERBASIS CTL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS IV SD NEGERI KARANGREJO 2 DEMPET, DEMAK
Authors: Hartatik Hartatik
Published: March 2017

SD Negeri Karangrejo 2 terletak di Kecamatan Dempet Kabupaten Demak sangat jauh dari pusat Kecamatan. SD Negeri Karangrejo 2 termasuk SD dalam kategori ranking 10 besar di Kecamatan Dempet. Oleh karena itu potensi peserta didik SDN Karangrejo 2 termasuk cukup baik. Potensi tersebut perlu ditumbuhkembangkan. Berdasarkan data nilai guru, rata–rata nilai peserta didik kelas IV masih rendah, yaitu 6,5. Berdasarkan kondisi awal, peneliti menerapkan Model Pembelajaran Two Stay Two Stray pada pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam khususnya dalam materi pokok Rangka Manusia. Rumusan masalahnya, bagaimana meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik kelas IV SDN Karangrejo 2 dalam materi pokok Rangka Manusia? Tujuan penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut: (1) Untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik Kelas IV SDN Karangrejo 2 dalam mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam khususnya pada materi pokok Rangka Manusia. (2) Untuk meningkatkan aktifitas belajar peserta didik kelas IV SDN Karangrejo 2 dalam mata pelajaran IPA khususnya pada materi pokok Rangka Manusia. Setelah PTK dilaksanakan, maka hasil penelitiannya adalah sebagai berikut: (1) Rata– rata hasil belajar peserata didik kelas IV SDN Karangrejo 2 dalam mata pelajaran IPA khususnya pada meteri pokok Rangka Manusia dapat ditingkatkan, yaitu 7,2. (2) Aktifitas belajar peserata didik setelah diterapkan model pembelajaran Two Stay Two Stray dapat meningkat, solid, dan terkoordinasi. Berdasarkan hasil dari penelitian ini, maka dapat disarankan sebagai berikut: (1) Perlu dilakukan PTK lanjutan untuk materi pokok yang lain pada pelajaran IPA. (2) Model pembelajaran Two Stay Two Stray dapat diterapkan untuk kelas–kelas yang lain di SDN Karangrejo 2 Kecamatan Dempet.
PENINGKATAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR DAN KEMAMPUAN BERLARI MELALUI MODEL PERMAINAN PERLOMBAAN PADA SISWA KELAS 3 SD NEGERI BANDUNG WONOSEGORO BOYOLALI
Authors: Samudi Samudi
Published: March 2017

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan motivasi belajar dan kemampuan berlari pada siswa kelas 3 SD Negeri Bandung Wonosegoro  Boyolali tahun pelajaran 2014/2015.Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK),yang dilakukan dua siklus dengan prosedur penelitian adalah perencanaan tindakan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Tehnik pengumpulan data menggunakan: observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan temuan bahwa model Permainan dan Perlombaan  dapat: 1).Meningkatkan motivasi belajar Penjasorkes materi Pola gerak Lokomotor berlatih lari pada siswa kelas 3 SD Negeri Bandung Wonosegoro Boyolali. Persentase kenaikan motivasi belajar siswa sebesar 3,15 (16.44%) untuk siklus 1 dan2.73 ( 10.62%) untuk siklus 2, 2) Meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalamberlari, siswa berusaha menggunakan kemampuan yang dimilikinya untuk memenangkan perlombaan. Persentase kenaikan kemampuan belajar siswa sebesar10.69% untuk siklus 1 dan13.15% untuk siklus 2.  3) Meningkatkan persentase jumlah siswa yang mencapai ketuntasan belajar minimal (KKM) berikut: pada kondisi awal, persentase pencapaian KKM sebesar25.00% (8 siswa), pada siklus 1 persentase meningkat menjadi 55.56% ( 20 siswa), dan siklus 2 persentase jumlah siswa yang mencapai KKM meningkat menjadi 84.37% (27siswa)
PENGIMPLEMENTASIAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF PADA MATA PELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Paseleng Mila C , Arfiyani Rizki
Published: March 2017

Kurangnya minat siswa dalam mempelajari matematika disebabkan karena pendekatan pembelajaran yang digunakan guru masih konvensional sehingga menyebabkan siswa tidak tertarik untuk mempelajari matematika. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana media pembelajaran berbasis multimedia interaktif dapat mempengaruhi  minat belajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain quasi  eksperimen nonequivalent control group.  Hasil penelitian diperoleh peningkatan aspek minat belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran matematika yang ditunjukkan dengan rata-rata persentase setiap indikator pada kelas eksperimen yaitu indikator perhatian sebesar 83%, indikator ketertarikan sebesar 75%, dan indikator keterlibatan siswa sebesar 70%, sedangkan pada kelas kontrol menunjukkan rata-rata presentse setiap indikator yaitu indikator perhatian sebesar 47%, indikator ketertarikan sebesar 44%, dan indikator keterlibatan sebesar 44%. Dari hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran berbasis multimedia interaktif memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap pembentukan minat belajar siswa khususnya pada mata pelajaran.
EKSPERIMENTASI PROBLEM BASED LEARNING DAN CIRC DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL CERITA MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS 5 SD
Authors: Maarif Hanafi , Wahyudi Wahyudi
Published: March 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah kemampuan menyelesaikan soal cerita matematika siswa yang pembelajarannya menggunakan Problem Based Learning lebih baik daripada CIRC bagi siswa kelas 5 SD Negeri 1 Sedayu Kecamatan Sapuran Kabupaten Wonosobo semester II tahun pelajaran 2014/2015. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu. Variabel yang dipilih adalah Problem Based Learning dan CIRC sebagai variabel bebas dan kemampuan menyelesaikan soal cerita sebagai variabel terikat. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas 5 SD Negeri pararel di Kecamatan Sapuran Kabupaten Wonosobo. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik simple random sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan dokumentasi, observasi, dan tes. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh data, kelas eksperimen I nilai rata-ratanya 79,09 sedangkan kelas eksperimen II 75,38. Hasil pengujian hipotesis penelitian menggunakan uji t ekor kanan, data dianalisis menggunakan analisis independent sample t-test dengan bantuan SPSS for windows version 21.0. Hasil analisis menunjukkan 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑔 = 2,067, dengan  taraf signifikansi 𝛼 = 5% diperoleh 𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙 = 1,6698. Ini artinya 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑔> 𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙 yang berarti H0 ditolak. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa kemampuan menyelesaikan soal cerita matematika siswa yang pembelajarannya menggunakan Problem Based Learning lebih baik daripada CIRC bagi siswa kelas 5 SD Negeri 1 Sedayu Kecamatan Sapuran Kabupaten Wonosobo semester II tahun pelajaran 2014/2015.
PENGEMBANGAN NILAI-NILAI BUDAYA SEKOLAH BERKARAKTER
Authors: Wardani Naniek Sulistya
Published: March 2017

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: 1) untuk mengetahui nilai-nilai budaya apa sajakah yang berkembang di SD Negeri Blotongan 3 Salatiga; 2) untuk mengetahui karakteristik nilai budaya berkarakter yang berkembang di SD Negeri Blotongan 3 Salatiga; 3) mengetahui pola pendidikan budaya karakter yang telah diterapkan, dan 4) menemukan pola pendidikan nilai budaya yang efektif di SD Negeri Blotongan 3 Salatiga. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif. Subyek penelitian yakni siswa SD Negeri Blotongan 3 Salatiga. Teknik pengumpul-an data melalui observasi dan angket. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Nilai–nilai budaya berkembang di sekolah melalui: a) simbol-simbol tertulis seperti: Visi sekolah, pajangan penuntun berperilaku, dan slogan pesan; b) Sikap siswa berupa tingkat kedisiplinan mengikuti pelajaran mencapai 100 %, kesehatan 97,04 % (164 dari 169 siswa), keberbersihan; kecerdasan yang ditunjukkan oleh tingkat kelulusan siswa selama 3 tahun mencapai 100 % dan tingkat kenaikan kelas 97,40% (dari keseluruhan 192 siswa); keterampilan siswa unggul dalam bermain drum band; berbudi luhur dalam bertutur kata dan kejujuran; bertaqwa kepada Tuhan melalui pelajaran agama, upacara bendera dan kegiatan pengajian bersama; c) Kepercayaan yang tertanam ditunjukkan oleh kepercayaan orang tua dan siswa kepada sekolah; 2) Karakteristik nilai budaya berkarakter yang berkembang di sekolah meliputi nilai kesopanan, nilai kepedulian terhadap sesama dan nilai kerjasama mencapai 84,22%, 87,52% dan 84,81%; 3) Pola pendidikan budaya karakter mengikuti pendekatan komunikasi persuasif, pendekatan kontak pribadi dan pendekatan bermain peran berturut-turut sebesar 84,61%; 84,02% dan 65,68%; 4) Pola Pendidikan Nilai Budaya terlaksana dengan efektif melalui membiasakan bertingkah laku, pemberian contoh dan penciptaan suasana harmonis.
PENULISAN ARTIKEL ILMIAH HASIL PENELITIAN TINDAKAN KELAS
Authors: Slameto Slameto
Published: March 2017

Laporan PTK merupakan pernyataan formal tentang hasil peneliti-an yang dibuat oleh sese­orang/guru yang diharuskan untuk melakukan hal itu. Tujuan menulis laporan secara sederhana adalah untuk mencatat, mem-beritahukan, dan merekomendasi­kan hasil penelitian yang berupa temuan baru dalam bentuk teori, konsep, metode, dan prosedur, atau permasalahan yang perlu dicarikan cara pemecahannya. Hasil penelitian formal dipublikasikan melalui seminar, pengkajian ulang, analisis kebijakan, pendiseminasian dan sebagainya; Salah satu bentuk yang paling populer adalah artikel. Secara umum, isi artikel hasil penelitian meliputi: judul artikel, nama penulis, abstrak dan kata kunci, pendahuluan, metode, hasil dan pembahasan, simpulan dan saran, serta daftar rujukan.
EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE STAD DITINJAU DARI HASIL BELAJAR IPS SISWA KELAS 4 SD
Authors: Kristin Firosalia
Published: March 2017

Dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran di kelas, sebagian guru masih menggunakan model pembelajaran yang bersifat konvensional. Akibatnya, siswa cenderung merasa bosan sehingga kurang dapat mengikuti pelajaran dengan baik. Oleh karena itu, hasil belajarnyapun rendah. Masalah tersebut bisa diatasi dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran yang sifatnya inovatif, salah satunya adalah model pembelajaran STAD. Namun, seberapa efektifkah model pembelajaran STAD tersebut dalam peningkatan hasil belajar jika dibandingkan dengan model konvensional, perlu diketahui melalui penelitian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas model pembelajaran STAD jika dibandingkan dengan konvensional dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS siswa kelas 4 SD Negeri Duyungan 2 Sragen. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen dengan desain penelitian two group pretest posttest design. Subyek penelitiannya adalah siswa kelas 4 SD Negeri Duyungan 2 Sragen. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan tes dan observasi.. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Uji-t. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model pembelajaran STAD lebih efektif dibandingkan model konvensional dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS. Hal itu dibuktikan dari data yang diperoleh bahwa t hitung>t tabel, yaitu 3,392 > 2,000.
IMPLEMENTASI TQM MELALUI PELATIHAN MODEL IN HOUSE TRAINING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK GURU SD
Authors: Giarti Sri , Astuti Suhandi
Published: March 2017

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pedagogik guru SD melalui pelatihan in House Training. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan sekolah. Kegiatan dalam penelitian ini terdiri atas diagnosis, action planning, action taking dan action evaluation. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik obeservasi kelas. Instrumen observasi yang digunakan adalah alat penilaian kemampuan guru (APKG) berupa: 1) instrument pengembangan media pembelajaran, 2) instrument penilaian kemampuan guru dalam menyusun rencana pembelajaran. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis deskriptif komparatif. Data kuantitatif yang diperoleh di deskripsikan dalam bentuk kata-kata atau penjelasan. Selanjutkan dilakukan komparasi data untuk memastikan ada tidaknya peningkatan kemampuan guru dalam peningkatan kemampuan guru dalam mengembangkan media pembelajaran dan menyusun perencanaan pembelajaran,. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan temuan bahwa IHT  dapat meningkatkan a) kemampuan guru SD Negeri di Salatiga, Kota Salatiga dalam mengembangkan media pembelajaran sebesar 13,4%. b) meningkakan kemampuan guru SD Negeri di Salatiga dalam menyusun rencana pembelajaran  sebesar 31,7%.
PERAN JAM BELAJAR EFEKTIF SISWA DI SEKOLAH DALAM MEMODERATORI MOTIVASI DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: W Darius Imanuel
Published: March 2017

Motivation is the mean or a process that can be used to affect someone in a positive way so that it can motivate a person to achieve learning outcomes. Learning hours is the time needed to do learning activities well in school. In this study, researcher was interested to know the effect of motivation on learning outcomes moderated by students’ effective hours in the school. Without motivation, the learning process will be difficult to be succesfully achieved. This quantitative research was conducted as a case study in high school science students. The study aimed to show an effective model for achieving better student learning outcomes. There were 32 high school science students who became sampled in this study. The data were collected through questionnaire and students’ test results. The result was processed and looking for the average by using SPSS.  From the SPSS analysis, it was found that the learning motivation was valid and reliable with the value 0.775 and 0.795. Then, it is concludede that motivation model using students’ effective hours as a moderator can improve students’ learning outcomes in schools. 
MANAJEMEN SARANA PRASARANA DI DAY CARE BABY’S HOME SALATIGA
Authors: Kusumawati Desi
Published: March 2017

Day Care is one form of early childhood education in non formal education program that organize nurturing and social welfare of children from birth up to the age of 6 years. This study aimed to identify the suitability of existing infrastructure in Baby's Home day care with the ACT of Minister of Education and Culture No. 137 of 2014 Article 32 Paragraph 3; and to provide an overview why the planning, maintenance and inventory in Baby's Home day care were not optimal. This study was qualitative research. The subject was Baby's Home day care Salatiga. Technique of collecting data using interviews, observation and documents. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman Model. Data validation using triangulation technique of data. Facilities and infrastructure in Baby's Home day care which conform with ACT of Minister of Education and Culture No. 137 of 2014 Article 32 Paragraph 3 of were the area of land, space of activities inside and outside, hand washing facilities, showers and latrines, and access to health facilities. While things were not conform included the bedroom, dining room, and covered trash. The cause of the planning, maintenance and inventory of facilities and infrastructure have not optimally done because the plan was not carried out continuously, the lack of personnel to assist in the maintenance, and did not have the administrative staff specifically for inventory. Advice can be given to Baby's Home day care is to conduct procurement planning infrastructure on sleeping room, dining room and trash. In addition, the maintenance to existing infrastructure must be made as well as the inventory of infrastructure in order to facilitate the planning purchasing.
PENDIDIKAN SENI BUDAYA DAN PRAKARYA (SBdP) SEBAGAI STRATEGI INTERVENSI UMUM BAGI ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS
Authors: Mareza Lia
Published: March 2017

Art education can shape an individual's mental character, socio cultural personality, creativity and intellectual. Cultural art education is not only as a means of developing the knowledge and skills but as a general intervention strategies for children with special needs that based on socio-cultural. cultural arts and craft education has a uniqueness, significance and usefulness through activities to create, to appreciate and to express, so that children have role in the development of cognitive, affective and psychomotor than as aspects of catharsis in channeling the emotions as well as to stimulate active participation and improve the independence and directions on special needs childreen. The purpose of the use of intervention strategies was to help teachers knowing that the characteristic was associated with the competence of the child. This study was a qualitative research conducted in SD Negeri 1 Tanjung Purwokerto as one Inclussive School. Subject of research was principal, classroom teachers, assistant teachers, students and parents. The result of the research was intervention strategy can improve the ability of children. This was due to the orientation of making art more oriented to the modification process, the content of a work and the product. 
Fault analysis to Determine Deformation History of Kubang Pasu Formation at South of UniMAP Stadium Hill, Ulu Pauh, Perlis, Malaysia
Authors: Suryadi Adi
Published: March 2017

The Kubang Pasu Formation at South of UniMap Stadium Hill has suffered deformation that produced fault with various types and orientations. First deformation (ST1) is southeast – northwest were resulted normal, reverse, dextral and sinistral fault. At station 32, Reverse fault (N940E/480) from ST1 was cut by reverse fault (N480E/400) result of second deformation (ST2). Another cross cutting fault found at station 108, third deformation (ST3) with stress direction from northeast – southwest that produced reverse fault with strike direction N1340E and 680 of dip angle was cutting the reverse fault (N870E/660) from second deformation. The youngest deformation (ST4) has stress from east – west. At station 110, normal fault (N900E/300) is representing the youngest deformation was cutting the reverse fault (N1540E/520) from third deformation.
Geo-tourism Potential of Sand Bars and Oxbow lake at Buluh Cina, Kampar – Riau, Indonesia
Authors: Yuskar Yuniarti
Published: March 2017

Buluh Cina Village is located at Siak Hulu District, Kampar Regency, Riau Province and its about 25 km from Pekanbaru City. This Village is designated as Tourism Village by The Government of Riau Province. This research aims to optimize the potential Geo-tourism by understanding the strengths and weaknesses aspect which is owned by Buluh China Village. So it can increase the number of tourists who visit Buluh Cina Village. The method used is the field survey and literature review. The village is surrounded by a tropical rain forest with an area of over 100 hectares and it divided by the Kampar Kanan River. Fluvial Meandering System of this river form the main channel (river), sandbars, natural levee, floodplain and oxbow lake. Geo-tourism potential that can be developed are sand bars and oxbow lake. Buluh China Village has had a tourist attraction, but there are still some weaknesses, such as floods in the rainy season and some support facilities are not optimal.
Limnic Condition In Rheotrhopic Peat Type As the Origin of Petai Coal, Central Sumatra Basin, Indonesia
Authors: Prayitno Budi
Published: March 2017

Petrographic coal is the study of organic and inorganic components of bearing coal formation. This study aims to determine the composition, depositional facies, type and stage of the genesis of coal in the area of research. This research method using a diagram approach Diessel, 1986, Calder et al., 1991 to determine the depositional facies and peat ecosystems formation of coal carrier. Microscopic observations using Carl Zeiss Microscope and Point Counter Model F was conducted to determine the micro-organic components of coal.

Based on microscopic investigation of the overall sample average abundance maceral vitrinite reached 66.3%, 30.32% mineral matter, maceral liptinite 3:26%, and to absent maceral inertinit no indicates oxidation process that occurs during the decomposition of organic matter. Syngenetic depositional pyrite component type spread sporadically on the surface of the coal seam in the form frambiodal and particulates.

Facies deposition of coal based on the calculation of tissue prevetion index versus gelification index show faises limnic while the calculation of ground water index versus vegetation index show atmosphere rheotropic mires (correlation +) supported the absence maceral inertinit and funginite, hypothesized water level in stable condition was high watertable during the decomposition process takes place in an atmosphere ph 6-8 and eh balanced. Average rate comparison gelifikasi the preserved tissues of plant cells (tellocolinite) is smaller than the 23.6% plant cell tissue is not preserved (desmocollinite) amounted to 52.6% indicated from plants of the type herbaceous plant.
Pharmacist-strengthen Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy and the Contributing Factors among HIV-infected Paediatric Patients in Nigeria
Authors: Bello Shakirat Tyabo
Published: March 2017

Introduction: Children adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) not only creates a problem for the treated children, but also for their caregivers and healthcare providers. The objective of this study was to determine adherence level and evaluate factors associated with better drug adherence among HIV-infected children in Nigeria.Methods: Adherence to HAART was determined prospectively among HIV-infected children attending HAART Clinic in the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria. Adherence level was measured using self-reported method and patients medical folders. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess factors associated with better drug adherence among the children.Results: In the eighty children studied, mean age at baseline was 2.16±0.74 years and 60% were males. Baseline adherence level was 74.0% which improved to 98.0% over the course of 8-months follow-up intervention by the pharmacist (p<0.043). Forgetfulness of caregivers to administer antiretroviral medication at the right time to the children was the highest reason for non- adherence. Factors associated with better drug adherence were duration on HAART (OR 1.201; 0.253-1.144, p< 0.003), age (OR 0.540; 0.162-1.006, p < 0.001), type of regimen (OR 0.222; 0.134-1.356, p< 0.046) and heavier weights (OR 1.559; 0.403-1.826, p < 0.023).Conclusions: Following pharmacists intervention coupled with other factors, adherence to HAART was strengthened with significant improvement in the children medication-taking behaviour.Bangladesh J Medicine Jan 2017; 28(1) : 5-12
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Challenges Hepatitis B Virus as the Leading Cause of Chronic Hepatitis in Bangladesh
Authors: Mahtab Mamun Al , Das Dulal Chandra , Rahim Mohammad Abdur , Begum Rokshana , Alam Sheikh Mohammad Noor e , Moben Ahmed Lutfixl , Mamun Ayub Al , Rahman Salimur , Akbar Sheikh Mohammad Fazle
Published: March 2017

Background: Chronic hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that lasts at least 6 months. Knowledge of aetiology and pattern of development of complications of chronic liver disease will help in designing optimal and cost effective control measures of the disease. Methods: The present study was performed to find out the aetiological factors in patients of chronic liver disease. This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study. Patients attending Hepatology Green Unit, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka in 2014 with chronic hepatitis were included. Results: Total 3250 patients were studied, 2310(71.08%) males and 940(28.92 %) females. Most of the patients 1547 (47.6%) belong to age group of 18 to 30 years followed by 922 (28.37%) who were between the age group of 31-40 years. Majority of patients 2012(61.91%) had HBV infection, 1095(33.69%) had nonalcoholic steatohepatitis ( NASH), 81(2.49%) had HCV infection, 7(0.22%) had alcohol abuse, 28(0.86%) had Wilsons disease, 19(0.58%) had autoimmune hepatitis and no aetiological factors were recorded in 8(0.25%) patients. However in case of females 52.55 % (494/940) due to NASH, while 40.21 % (378/940) due to HBV. Conclusion: HBV infection is the major risk factor for chronic liver disease and NASH challenges HBV in our patients.Bangladesh J Medicine Jan 2017; 28(1) : 24-27
Association of Obesity with Hypertension in Adult Female
Authors: Yeasmin Nahid , Mahmuda Sayeeda , Akther Shamima , Begum Khadija , Salehin Masud , Yeasmin Sultana
Published: March 2017

Background: Incidence of hypertension in female is increasing throughout the world, leading to life threatening medical problem like cardiovascular diseases, stroke. An association between hypertension and obesity has been identified.Objectives : The study was carried out to observe the association of obesity with hypertension in adult female.Methods : This cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, during the period of January 2011 to December 2011. A total number of one hundred female subjects were selected with age ranging from30 to50 years. Among them 50 hypertensive female subjects were included from out-patient department of Medicine, Dhaka medical college Hospital, Dhaka as study group(B) and 50 apparently healthy female were taken as control group(A) for comparison Waist circumference(WC) was measured and body mass index (BMI) was calculated in both groups. Data was analyzed by Unpaired Students t test and Pearsons correlation co-efficient (r) test as applicable.Results: The value of waist circumference was higher in hypertensive subjects than those of nonhypertensive female and result was statistically significant. Body mass index value was significantly (p<0.001) higher in hypertensive subjects in comparison to those of non-hypertensive subjects. In hypertensive subjects waist circumference and body mass index values were higher and showed significant positive correlation with systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Conclusion: Present study revealed that hypertension has positive and significant relationship with waist circumference and body mass index.Bangladesh J Medicine Jan 2017; 28(1) : 28-33
Pagets Disease of Bone with Neurological Complications in A Bangladeshi Male
Authors: Yesmin Sabrina , Hasan ATM Tanveer , Abdal Syed Jamil , Shazzad Md Nahiduzzamane , Haq Syed Atiqul , Ahmed Shamim
Published: March 2017

Pagets disease of bone (PDB) is characterized by focal areas of increased and disorganized bone remodeling. The brain, spinal cord, cauda equina, spinal roots, and cranial nerves can be affected in Pagets disease due to their anatomic relationship to the relevant bones and associated bony canals. We describe here a 58-year-old Bangladeshi male who presented with neurological complications of the disease. Before he was correctly diagnosed, his presentation was mistakenly ascribed to several other diseases by different physicians that resulted in prolongation of his sufferings. He responded promptly to bisphophonate therapy after being correctly diagnosed.Bangladesh J Medicine Jan 2017; 28(1) : 46-49
International Thomas More Conference Thomas More in his Time: Renaissance Humanism and Renaissance Law, Maynooth College: 9–16 August 1998, Introduction to Call for Papers
Authors: Finan Thomas M.
Published: March 2017

A consideration of the full dimensions of humanism and of the humanist dimension of law invites two questions: is “humanism” compatible with theocentric religion, and therefore, is the Renaissance compatible with the “otherworldly” Middle Ages, and, has law any humanist dimension at all? The answer to the first question provides the insights that answer the second. Fully integrated humanism includes bath the Classical immanence of humanity in the world and the value accorded to the human being by the declaration in Genesis that all creation is “very good”, a principle reinforced by the Incarnation of the Logos as a man. Understood in the full range of its human relevance, from the quotidian to the transcendent, law too bas a humanist dimension.
Et in Utopia Ego: André Prévost (1912–1996) Et Thomae Mori Utopia
Authors: Marc’hadour Germain
Published: March 2017

Cet article est un bilan de l’ouvrage accompli dans le champ des études marien nes par un grand pionnier. André Prévost. mort le 26 janvier 1996. Docteur en théologie et en philosophie. il publia, en 1968. une analyse remarquée du rôle que joua More. comme témoin et intervenant. dans “la crise de la pensée européenne”. Son édition bilingue (latin-français) de l’Utopie (1978) constitua un évènement, et demeure une source inépuisable pour les explorateurs de ce live déconcertant. Ecrit à Lille. il présente l’insula Utopia comme une île aux trésors cachés. Notre rétrospective tàit écho aux recensions des deux livres et examine en détail deux documents privil égiés par Prévost la version anglaise d’E. Surtz pour l’édition critique de l’Utopie (Yale 1965) et une étude de R. Monsuez sur le latin de More.
Krebs Cycle Intermediates Protective against Oxidative Stress by Modulating the Level of Reactive Oxygen Species in Neuronal HT22 Cells
Authors: Sawa Kenta , Uematsu Takumi , Korenaga Yusuke , Hirasawa Ryuya , Kikuchi Masatoshi , Murata Kyohei , Zhang Jian , Gai Xiaoqing , Sakamoto Kazuichi , Koyama Tomoyuki , Satoh Takumi
Published: March 2017

Krebs cycle intermediates (KCIs) are reported to function as energy substrates in mitochondria and to exert antioxidants effects on the brain. The present study was designed to identify which KCIs are effective neuroprotective compounds against oxidative stress in neuronal cells. Here we found that pyruvate, oxaloacetate, and α-ketoglutarate, but not lactate, citrate, iso-citrate, succinate, fumarate, or malate, protected HT22 cells against hydrogen peroxide-mediated toxicity. These three intermediates reduced the production of hydrogen peroxide-activated reactive oxygen species, measured in terms of 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescein diacetate fluorescence. In contrast, none of the KCIs—used at 1 mM—protected against cell death induced by high concentrations of glutamate—another type of oxidative stress-induced neuronal cell death. Because these protective KCIs did not have any toxic effects (at least up to 10 mM), they have potential use for therapeutic intervention against chronic neurodegenerative diseases.
A Review of the Application of Zeolite Materials in Warm Mix Asphalt Technologies
Authors: Woszuk Agnieszka , Franus Wojciech
Published: March 2017

Among warm mix asphalt (WMA) technologies, asphalt foaming techniques offer high potential in terms of decreasing production temperature. Reluctance of manufacturers to introduce this technology is connected with the concerns of a large investment costs. However, there are known additives which, through asphalt foaming, allow a decrease in temperatures by approximately 30 °C; the use of these additives do not involve expensive investment in order to change the asphalt mix production method. These additives are zeolites, that is, minerals of the aluminosilicate group, the crystalline structure of which contains water bound in a specific way. Its release, at mix asphalt production temperatures, causes asphalt foaming. It is currently known that zeolites can be used in WMA, including natural and synthetic zeolites obtained using chemical reagents and waste. This review presents the results of studies of WMA technology, including the effects of zeolite addition on asphalt properties and mix asphalt, as well as related environmental, economic, and technological benefits.
Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress and Posttraumatic Growth in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Authors: Koutná Veronika , Jelínek Martin , Blatný Marek , Kepák Tomáš
Published: March 2017

This longitudinal study aims to analyze predictors of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and posttraumatic growth (PTG) among gender, age, objective factors of the disease and its treatment, family environment factors and negative emotionality. The sample consisted of 97 childhood cancer survivors (50 girls and 47 boys) aged 11–25 years who were in remission 1.7 to seven years at T1 and four to 12.5 years at T2. Survivors completed a set of questionnaires including the Benefit Finding Scale for Children and the University of California at Los Angeles Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Index. Regression and correlation analyses were performed. The relation between PTSS and PTG was not proven. A higher level of PTSS (T2) was associated with higher levels of negative emotionality (T1). A higher level of PTG (T2) was connected to a higher level of warmth in parenting (T1), female gender and older age at assessment. Medical variables such as the severity of late effects and the time from treatment completion did not play a significant role in the prediction of PTSS and PTG. PTG and PTSS are more influenced by factors of parenting and emotional well-being of childhood cancer survivors than by objective medical data.
A New Method to Monitor the Primary Neutral Integrity in Multi-Grounded Neutral Systems
Authors: Xie Xiangmin , Sun Yuanyuan , Long Xun , Zhang Bingwei
Published: March 2017

In the three-phase four-wire system, there are usually multiple grounding points in the primary neutral line due to safety and economic considerations. The rising “neutral to earth voltage (NEV)” caused by a broken primary neutral can threaten the safety of nearby facilities and humans; therefore, the integrity of the primary neutral conductor is of vital importance for the multi-grounded neutral (MGN) system. In this paper, a new passive method is proposed to monitor the integrity of the primary neutral line in the MGN system. The method is based on the measured voltage and current data at the service transformer, and there is no need to install any signal generators. Therefore, it causes no disturbance to the utility and customer. In the paper, the equivalent analysis circuit is established and a new parameter is proposed to reflect the neutral condition. The value of the parameter is estimated based on the measured data, and then, the equivalent impedance of the primary neutral groundings can be obtained. On the other hand, the impedance value for the primary neutral under normal operating conditions can be estimated based on the derived analytical formulas. By comparing the monitored primary neutral impedance with its normal value, the broken neutral condition in the primary system can be detected. Different primary neutral broken cases are analyzed in the paper based on the Monte Carlo simulation. The results indicate that the integrity condition in the primary neutral can be accurately monitored by the proposed method.
Genetic Diversity of Walnut (Juglans Regia L.) in the Eastern Italian Alps
Authors: Vischi Massimo , Chiabà Cristina , Raranciuc Steluta , Poggetti Luca , Messina Rachele , Ermacora Paolo , Cipriani Guido , Paffetti Donatella , Vettori Cristina , Testolin Raffaele
Published: March 2017

Juglans regia L. is distributed primarily across temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. During the last glaciation, the species survived in refugial areas that in Europe included the Balkans and the Italian peninsula, two areas joined by a corridor represented by the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, where two germplasm reservoirs met and likely intercrossed during re-colonization after the last glaciation. In this work, two hundred and fifteen wild accessions native to the area were sampled, georeferenced, and genotyped with 20 microsatellite loci selected from the literature. The local accessions of this study displayed moderate genetic diversity with 80 alleles identified. The number of alleles/loci was 4.0 (4.7 alleles for the genomic SSRs (Simple Sequence Repeats) and 2.7 alleles per EST (Expressed Sequence Tag)-derived SSR, on average). An analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) revealed that most of the molecular diversity was between individuals (nearly 98% of variation explained). The model-based clustering algorithms implemented either in STRUCTURE and GENELAND software revealed two clusters: The first one encompassed most of the samples and showed a great genetic admixture throughout the five sampling areas defined on the base of orographic characteristics of the region. The second cluster represented a small island with three samples traced back to an introduction from Russia at the beginning of the 20th century.
Economic Feasibility of Managing Loblolly Pine Forests for Water Production under Climate Change in the Southeastern United States
Authors: Susaeta Andres , Adams Damian , Gonzalez-Benecke Carlos , Soto José
Published: March 2017

In this study, we assessed the impacts of climate change, forest management, and different forest productivity conditions on the water yield and profitability of loblolly pine stands in the southeastern United States. Using the 3-PG (Physiological Processes Predicting Growth) model, we determined different climatic projections and then employed a stand level economic model that incorporates, for example, prices for timber and increased water yield. We found that, under changing climatic conditions, water yield increases with thinnings and low levels of tree planting density. On average, under moderate climatic conditions, water yield increases by 584 kL·ha−1 and 97 kL·ha−1 for low and high productivity conditions, respectively. Under extreme climatic conditions, water yield increases by 100 kL·ha−1 for low productivity conditions. Land expectation values increase by 96% ($6653.7 ha−1) and 95% ($6424.1 ha−1) for each climatic scenario compared to those obtained for unthinned loblolly pine plantations managed only for timber production and under current climatic conditions. The contributions of payments for increased water yield to the land values were 38% ($2530.1 ha−1) and 30% ($1894.8 ha−1). Results suggest that payments for water yield may be a “win-win” strategy to sustainably improve water supply and the economic conditions of forest ownership in the region.
Healthcare and End-of-Life Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults: A Scoping Review
Authors: Stinchcombe Arne , Smallbone Jeffrey , Wilson Kimberley , Kortes-Miller Katherine
Published: March 2017

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults face a number of challenges with respect to access to healthcare especially towards end-of-life. Through a systematic search and scoping review of the literature, we sought to answer two related research questions. In particular, the purpose of this scoping review was to determine the healthcare needs of LGBT older adults nearing end-of-life as well as the factors that contribute to a good death experience among older adults who identify as LGBT. A systematic search of electronic databases for articles published between 2005 and 2016 as well as screening for relevance resulted in 25 results. The data were charted and grouped according to the themes of: social support and chosen family, intimacy, health status, fear of discrimination and lack of trust, lack of knowledge and preparedness, and cultural competence in the healthcare system. The results suggest a role for health and social service workers in contributing to a positive care experience for LGBT older adults by becoming knowledgeable about the unique needs of this population and being unassuming and accepting of individuals’ sexuality. Many of the articles reviewed collected data outside of Canada, limiting generalizability and highlighting a need for Canadian data on LGBT aging and end-of-life.
Oleanolic Acid Alters Multiple Cell Signaling Pathways: Implication in Cancer Prevention and Therapy
Authors: Žiberna Lovro , Šamec Dunja , Mocan Andrei , Nabavi Seyed , Bishayee Anupam , Farooqi Ammad , Sureda Antoni , Nabavi Seyed
Published: March 2017

Nowadays, much attention has been paid to diet and dietary supplements as a cost-effective therapeutic strategy for prevention and treatment of a myriad of chronic and degenerative diseases. Rapidly accumulating scientific evidence achieved through high-throughput technologies has greatly expanded the understanding about the multifaceted nature of cancer. Increasingly, it is being realized that deregulation of spatio-temporally controlled intracellular signaling cascades plays a contributory role in the onset and progression of cancer. Therefore, targeting regulators of oncogenic signaling cascades is essential to prevent and treat cancer. A plethora of preclinical and epidemiological evidences showed promising role of phytochemicals against several types of cancer. Oleanolic acid, a common pentacyclic triterpenoid, is mainly found in olive oil, as well as several plant species. It is a potent inhibitor of cellular inflammatory process and a well-known inducer of phase 2 xenobiotic biotransformation enzymes. Main molecular mechanisms underlying anticancer effects of oleanolic acid are mediated by caspases, 5′ adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, extracellular signal–regulated kinase 1/2, matrix metalloproteinases, pro-apoptotic Bax and bid, phosphatidylinositide 3-kinase/Akt1/mechanistic target of rapamycin, reactive oxygen species/apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1/p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, nuclear factor-κB, cluster of differentiation 1, CKD4, s6k, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3, as well as aforementioned signaling pathways . In this work, we critically review the scientific literature on the molecular targets of oleanolic acid implicated in the prevention and treatment of several types of cancer. We also discuss chemical aspects, natural sources, bioavailability, and safety of this bioactive phytochemical.
The Essential Role of Pin1 via NF-κB Signaling in Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis in ApoE−/− Mice
Authors: Liu Ming , Yu Peng , Jiang Hong , Yang Xue , Zhao Ji , Zou Yunzeng , Ge Junbo
Published: March 2017

Atherosclerosis, as a chronic inflammatory disease, is the major underlying cause of death worldwide. However, the mechanisms that underlie the inflammatory process are not completely understood. Prolyl-isomerase-1 (Pin1), as a unique peptidyl-prolyl isomerase, plays an important role in inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. Herein, we investigate whether Pin1 regulates vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis, and clarify its mechanisms in these processes. ApoE−/− mice were randomly given either juglone (0.3, 1 mg/kg, two times per week) or vehicle i.p. for 4 weeks. Compared with ApoE−/− mice, treatment by juglone resulted not only in markedly attenuated macrophage infiltration and atherosclerotic lesion area in a lipid-independent manner, but also in decreased expression of Pin1, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), and NF-κB activity in aorta. Then, EA.hy926 cells were pretreated with juglone (6 μmol/L), Pin1 siRNA, NF-κB inhibitor, or vehicle prior to exposure to ox-LDL (50 μg/mL). It was observed that treatment with juglone or Pin1 siRNA suppressed expression of VCAM-1 in oxLDL-incubated EA.hy926 cells and decreased THP-1 cell adhesion to oxLDL-stimulated endothelial cells through the NF-κB signal pathway. Our findings indicate that Pin1 plays a vital role on the development of vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis.
Novel PEFC Application for Deuterium Isotope Separation
Authors: Matsushima Hisayoshi , Ogawa Ryota , Shibuya Shota , Ueda Mikito
Published: March 2017

The use of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) with a Nafion membrane for isotopic separation of deuterium (D) was investigated. Mass analysis at the cathode side indicated that D diffused through the membrane and participated in an isotope exchange reaction. The exchange of D with protium (H) in H2O was facilitated by a Pt catalyst. The anodic data showed that the separation efficiency was dependent on the D concentration in the source gas, whereby the water produced during the operation of the PEFC was more enriched in D as the D concentration of the source gas was increased.