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The Diversian Method
Authors: Jones Nolan
Published: September 2018

The Diversian Method is a collection of logics, strategies and rationales that best prepare environments for handling uncertain demands and outcomes. Starting from very loose concepts, this collection gradually builds a concrete and formal understanding of diversity and it’s value within uncertain environments.

The volumes contained within this book can be considered as a basis for the Diversian Method in general. Additionally, the content of these volumes will provide the foundations for proceeding volumes and applications of the Diversian Method as a whole.

Volume one will explore a general philosophy of diversity and it's relationship towards uncertainty and value theory. The second volume presents formal logics describing diversity and related concepts, and resolves concerns of volume one. Lastly, volume three explores strategies agents can take to best promote diversity and formal logics which describe the inner workings of such strategies.
Sonic Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in Endothelial Progenitor Cell Biology for Vascular Medicine
Authors: Salybekov Amankeldi A. , Salybekova Ainur K. , Pola Roberto , Asahara Takayuki
Published: September 2018

The Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway plays an important role in embryonic and postnatal vascular development and in maintaining the homeostasis of organs. Under physiological conditions, Sonic Hedgehog (Shh), a secreted protein belonging to the Hh family, regulates endothelial cell growth, promotes cell migration, and stimulates the formation of new blood vessels. The present review highlights recent advances made in the field of Shh signaling in endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs). The canonical and non-canonical Shh signaling pathways in EPCs and endothelial cells (ECs) related to homeostasis, Shh signal transmission by extracellular vesicles (EVs) or exosomes containing single-strand non-coding miRNAs, and impaired Shh signaling in cardiovascular diseases are discussed. As a promising therapeutic tool, the possibility of using the Shh signaling pathway for the activation of EPCs in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases is further explored.
Detection of Periodic Radio Signal from the Blazar J1043+2408
Authors: Bhatta Gopal
Published: September 2018

Search for periodic signals from blazars has become widely discussed topic in recent years. This is because periodic signals bear imprints of the processes occurring near the innermost regions of blazars which are mostly inaccessible to our direct view. Such signals provide insights into various aspect of blazar studies including disk-jet connection, magnetic field configuration and, more importantly, strong gravity near the supermassive black holes and release of gravitational waves from the binary supermassvie black hole systems. In this work, we report detection of a periodic signal in the radio light curves of the blazar J1043+2408 spanning ~10.5 years. We performed multiple methods of time series analysis, namely, epoch folding, Lomb-Scargle periodogram, and discrete auto-correlation function. All three methods consistently reveal a repeating signal with a periodicity of ~563 days. To robustly account for the red-noise processes usually dominant in the blazar variability and other possible artifacts, a large number of Monte Carlo simulations were performed. This allowed us to estimate a high significance (99.9% local and 99.4% global) against possible spurious detection. As possible explanations, we discuss a number of scenarios including binary supermassive black hole system, Lense-Thirring precession, and jet swing and precession.
Soliton Solutions, Kink and Antikink of the Gerdjikov-Ivanov Equation
Authors: Houwe Alphonse , Justin Mibaile , Jerome Dikwa , Betchewe Gambo , Doka Serge Y. , Timoleon Crepin Kofane
Published: September 2018

This paper secures the analytical soliton solutions of the perturbed NLSE gives to (1). The existence criteria have been demonstrated and the wave speed of the soliton befall out. To achieve all the results obtained we used the mathematical technique. In view of the results obtained, some new additional one have been reported in left-handed metamaterials.
An Analytical Closed-Form Solution for Free Vibration of Functionally Graded Circular Plates with Even and Uneven Porosity Distributions
Authors: Żur Krzysztof Kamil
Published: September 2018

Free axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric vibration analysis of the unsaturated porous functionally graded circular plates has been presented on the basis of classical plate theory. The defined coupled equations of motion for the porous functionally graded circular plate were decoupled based on the properties of the physical neutral surface. The one general solution of the decoupled equation of motion was obtained as linear combinations of the multiparametric special Bessel functions for the functionally graded circular plate with even and uneven porosity distributions. The influences of the even and uneven distributions of porosity, gradient index, diverse boundary conditions and the negligible effect of the coupling in-plane and transverse displacements on the dimensionless frequencies of the circular plate were comprehensively studied. The obtained numerical results show the differences and significant effect of considered types of distributions of porosities, values of the gradient index and the porosity volume fraction on the distribution of eigenfrequencies of the circular plates. Additionally, the obtained multiparametric general solution of the defined differential equation will allow to study the influences of diverse additional complicating effects such as stepped thickness, cracks, additional mounted elements expressed by only additional boundary conditions on the dynamic behavior of the porous functionally graded circular/annular plates. The formulated boundary value problem, the method of solution and the obtained numerical results for the perfect and imperfect functionally graded circular plates have not yet been reported. The present paper fills this void in the literature.
The Use of Patterns as an Urban Design Approach
Authors: Casakin Hernan
Published: September 2018

Urban design is a complex problem-solving activity that commonly requires the aid of a variety of methods to support the process and enhance the quality of the outcomes. How to help designers with adequate methods to deal with ill-defined urban problems constitutes a major challenge in the urban design domain. In this regard, the use of urban design patterns is considered as a method that can contribute to urban design problem-solving. However, this tool was never investigated to understand its role in the task-related activities that take place during the design process by designers working in team, and its effect on the creativity of the final design outcome as perceived by urban designers and students. Therefore, an empirical research based on a controlled experiment was carried out to explore the aid provided by design patterns during the conceptual stages of the process. The study contributed to gain a better insight into the main design activities derived from the use of patterns as problem-solving tools, and to unveil their contribution to urban design. Implications for design practice and design education are discussed.
Photo-Assisted Hydrogen Evolution with Reduced Graphene Oxide Catalyst on Silicon Nanowire Photocathode
Authors: Sim Yelyn , John Jude , Moon Joonhee , Sim Uk
Published: September 2018

Silicon-based photoelectrochemical (PEC) conversion system has recently gained attention with its ability to provide cost-efficient and superior photoresponsive behavior in regard to other various semiconductor photoelectrodes. Carbon-based co-catalysts have always shared the spotlight for being rendered as alternative metal-free electrocatalysts intended for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In particular, a representative carbon-derived material, reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) has attracted much attention as a non-metal catalyst for efficient and durable HER. Herein, we have deposited rGO on silicon nanowire (SiNW) structure which shows the highest reduction in the overpotential for HER up to date. This could be attributed to the synergistic effects of rGO and SiNW with unique anisotropic morphology, facile tuning capabilities, and scalable fabrication methods. Combined with nanostructured photocathode, rGO deposited SiNW showed better applied bias photon to current conversion efficiency of 3.16%, which is 158 times higher than that of bare planar Si system. In regard to this development we believe that rGO-SiNW photoelectrodes would pave the way for state-of-the-art highly efficient non-metal catalysts for energy conversion technologies.
New Sulfur-Containing Polyarsenicals from the New Caledonian sponge Echinochalina bargibanti
Authors: Tähtinen Petri , Guella Graziano , Saielli Giacomo , Debitus Cécile , Hnawia Edouard , Mancini Ines
Published: September 2018

Isolated from a New Caledonian collection of the poecilosclerid sponge Echinochalina bargibanti, arsenicin A (C3H6As4O3) was described as the first natural organic polyarsenic compound. Continuing on bioassay guided fractionation of the organic extracts of this sponge, we describe here the isolation and structural elucidation of the first sulfur-containing organic polyarsenicals ever found in nature. The novel metabolites, called arsenicin B and arsenicin C, are built on a noradamantane type framework and they further distinguish from the adamantane type framework of arsenicin A by a different heteroatom composition and by the presence of an unusual As-As bonding. Extensive 1D and 2D-NMR measurements, in combination with tandem APCI mass spectra, allowed to establish the structure of arsenicin B (C3H6As4S2) as 2. The scarcity of arsenicin C and and its intrinsic chemical instability, only allowed to collect partial spectral data which prevented the full structural definition. After extensive computational testing of several putative structures, structure 3 for arsenicin C (C3H6As4OS) was inferred by comparing experimental with DFT-calculated 1H and 13C NMR spectra. Finally, the absolute configuration of 2 and 3 were determined with a combined use of experimental and TD-DFT calculated ECD spectra and observed specific rotations. These findings pose great challenges for both the biosynthesis of these metabolites and the cycle of Arsenic in nature. Arsenicin B and arsenicin C showed strong antifungal and antibacterial activities, especially against S. aureus comparable to the antibiotic gentamycin.
The PAK Inhibitor PF-3758309 Promotes the Inhibitory Effects of Multiple Chemotherapeutic Reagents on Patient-Derived Pancreatic Cancer Cell Lines
Authors: Wang Kai , Huynh Nhi , Wang Xiao , Pajic Marina , Parkin Ashleigh , Man Jennifer , Baldwin Graham , He Hong , Nikfarjam Mehrdad
Published: September 2018

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) remains the most lethal malignancy due to lack of an effective treatment. P21-activated kinases (PAKs) play key roles in PDA growth, and the PAK inhibitor PF-3758309 synergistically reduced PDA growth with gemcitabine. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of PF-3758309 with multiple chemotherapeutic reagents on a panel of patient-derived PDA cell lines. Cells were treated with PF-3758309 plus or minus gemcitabine, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or abraxane, and cell proliferation was determined. Protein expression profiles were measured by Western blot. PDA cells were subcutaneously injected into the flanks of SCID mice which were then treated with PF-3758309, gemcitabine, PF-3758309 plus gemcitabine, or gemcitabine plus abraxane. Tumour growth was measured by volume and weight. PF-3758309 enhanced the inhibitory effects of 5-FU, gemcitabine and abraxane on a panel of patient-derived PDA cells, inhibited HIF-1 protein expression and reduced the protein levels of palladin and -SMA in these cells. The combination of PF-3758309 with gemcitabine maximally inhibited PDA growth in vivo, which was comparable to the combination of gemcitabine with abraxane. PF-3758309 enhanced the suppressive effects of multiple chemotherapeutic reagents on the growth of a panel of patient-derived PDA cell lines. The combination of PF-3758309 with gemcitabine provides a potential treatment option with less toxicity than gemcitabine plus abraxane.
Design of Amphibious Vehicle for Unmanned Mission in Water Quality Monitoring Using IoT
Authors: Esakki Balasubramanian , Ganesan Surendar , Mathiyazhagan Silambarasan , Kanagachidambaresan G. R. , Gnanasekaran Bhuvaneshwaran , Son Byungrak , Park Su Woo , Choi Jae Sung
Published: September 2018

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have gained significant attention in recent times due to their suitability to a wide variety of civil, military and societal missions. Development of an unmanned amphibious vehicle integrating the features of a multi-rotor UAV and a hovercraft is focus of the present study. Components and subsystems of the amphibious vehicle are developed with due consideration on aerodynamic, structural and environmental aspects. Finite element analysis (FEA) on static thrust conditions and skirt pressure are performed to evaluate the strength of structure. For diverse wind conditions and angles of attack (AOA), computational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis is carried out to assess the effect of drag and suitable design modification is suggested. A prototype is built with a 7 kg payload capacity and successfully tested for stable operations in flight and water-borne modes. Internet of Things (IoT) based water quality measurement is performed in a typical lake and water quality is measured using pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), turbidity and electrical conductivity (EC) sensors. The developed vehicle is expected to meet functional requirements of disaster missions catering to the water quality monitoring of large water bodies.
New Radiocarbon Dates from the Sanders Site (41LR2), Lamar County, Texas
Authors: Perttula Timothy
Published: September 2018

Recent archaeological investigations at the West Mound at the Sanders site (41LR2), on the Red River in Lamar County, Texas, disclosed substantial archaeological deposits associated with a burned clay floor to an ancestral Caddo structure in the mound. A significant part of the archaeological deposit were unburned animal bones of turtle, deer, and bison, along with Middle Caddo period, Sanders phase, fine and utility ware ceramic sherds; Sanders is one of 26 known Caddo sites in East Texas with bison bones and/or tools. In this article, I discuss the results of the radiocarbon dating of two samples of animal bone—deer and bison—from the West Mound at the Sanders site.
Asi Havzası’nda (Türkiye) Kuraklık Analizi
Authors: DİKİCİ Mehmet
Published: September 2018

İklim
değişikliği, günümüz bilim dünyasının gelecek için en tedirgin olduğu araştırma
konularının başında gelir. Bu sebeple oluşan, kuraklık ve taşkın risklerinin
giderek artması, devamında yapılan detaylı araştırmalar, son yıllarda su yönetimi
konusunda bütüncül bir anlayışın benimsenmesini sağlamıştır. Artan kuraklık
riskinin yönetilmesi ve sürdürülebilir bir planlamanın yapılması için öncelikle
kuraklığın eğilimi bilinmelidir. Kuraklık yavaş
başlayan ve ilerleyen hidrolojik bir olay olması dolayısıyla, izlenmesi ve
analizi büyük bir önem taşımaktadır. Birçok
testin yanında Mann-Kendall testi en yaygın ve muteber trend analizi
testlerinden biridir. Bu çalışmada,
yaklaşık 7800 km2 alana sahip, Asi havzası için bir kuraklık eğilimi
olup olmadığı incelenmiştir. Bu amaçla 1970-2016 yılları arası meteorolojik,
hidrolojik ve hidrojeolojik veriler ele alınmıştır. Yağış, akış, buharlaşma,
sıcaklık ve yeraltı suyu verilerinin yıllara göre nasıl bir eğilim gösterdiği
detaylı olarak incelenmiş, kuraklık riski Asi havzası için araştırılmıştır.
Öncelikle havzada bulunan meteoroloji ve akım gözlem istasyonlarından uygun
olanları belirlenmiş ve eksik veriler literatüre uygun yöntemler ile tamamlanmıştır.
Bu analizlerin sonucunda Asi havzası genelinde yıllık toplam yağışlarda %95
güven düzeyinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olmasa da bir artış eğilimi olduğu
görülmüştür. Yıllık ortalama sıcaklıklarda ise, hem alt havza hem havza bazlı
bariz bir artış eğilimi görülmüştür.
Organizational citizenship behavior and team performance: a multiple level study in Indian higher education institutions
Authors: Nawaz Nishad , Mary Gomes Anjali
Published: September 2018

The prime purpose of this paper is to find out the correlated relations in organizational citizenship behavior, team performance, negative emotions, resource depletion and team member receptivity in higher education institutions in India. The study has been taken on 204 samples with 51 teams from colleges and universities of India, which were gathered by using the questionnaire. The findings have been used for better organizational citizenship behavior, how organizations have to maintain their negative emotions, resource depletion, team members receptivity, team performance to obtain efficient and effective organizational citizenship behavior and team performance in selected higher education institutions in India and considering the variables such as negative emotions, resource depletion, team members receptivity, team performance and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB).
ENSINO EM DIREITOS HUMANOS: CONSIDERAÇÕES NO CONTEXTO DA PRÁTICA
Authors: Santos Jean Mac Cole Tavares , Pereira Suzana Paula de Oliveira
Published: September 2018

O presente artigo discute o ensino de direitos humanos no ensino médio no contexto da prática, relacionando os instrumentos legais com as ressignificações dos docentes. A abordagem, de natureza qualitativa, utiliza a análise documental, realizando um percurso histórico dos principais instrumentos legais, bem como analisando suas principais acepções, e a entrevista com docentes da escola pública, intentando verificar a ressignificação do ensino de direitos humanos na escola. Tomamos como referência a teoria do discurso de Laclau (2006) e o ciclo contínuo de politicas de Ball (2011), na parte referente as ressignificações diante de múltiplos contextos, utilizando Lopes (2011), nas ideias de descentramento, Ramos (2011), nas discussões sobre igualdade e diferença, Santos (2013), Na análise sobre a centralidade do tema de direitos humanos, e Monteiro e Tavares (2012), acerca da relação dos direitos humanos e a escola. Os resultados obtidos apontam que os discursos oficiais sofrem ressignificações ligadas aos interesses e disputas políticas inerentes ao contexto da prática.
COMPREENSÕES SOBRE TECNOLOGIAS, ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM NA FORMAÇÃO HUMANA
Authors: BERWIG ALDEMIR
Published: September 2018

Este artigo tem por objeto o estudo da perspectiva de ensino e da aprendizagem no contexto das tecnologias da informação e da comunicação (TIC), da compreensão do seu papel e utilidade na formação humana, de seus impactos e da necessidade de compreensão de sua utilização quando mencionamos uma formação cidadã. Especula sobre impactos percebidos na aprendizagem em decorrência da excessiva utilização das tecnologias e alerta para o desafio de tentar compreender e adequar sua utilização para educar as novas gerações de universitários. Com metodologia qualitativa e tendo como foco o ensino do direito, em disciplinas presenciais e a distância, observa que a geração atual de estudantes, designada “nativos digitais”, embora tenha grande familiaridade com as novas tecnologias, tem apresentado deficiências com leitura, compreensão e escrita, de modo que transparece como impacto das tecnologias uma alteração da comunicação escrita para a comunicação por imagens e dificultando a expressão. Do ponto de vista da aprendizagem revela-se uma face oculta no uso das tecnologias que pode ser decorrente da compreensão docente de sua utilização: as TIC podem influenciar o desenvolvimento da escrita e da argumentação, aspecto que deve ser melhor estudado para melhorar esta equação entre educação, tecnologias e aprendizagem.
KONTRIBUSI ILMUWAN MUSLIM DALAM PERKEMBANGAN SAINS MODERN
Authors: Jailani Imam Amrusi
Published: September 2018

Abstract: This paper presents a discussion of the contribution of muslim scientists to the development of modern science. It is well known that in the golden ages of Islam many scientists are very competent in their respective fields emerging. They succeeded in emerging as philosophers and scientists capable of filling various fields of science, such as medicine, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and so forth others. Their scholarship is valuable especially for the development of science in the future. So precious their scholarship and what they dedicated, so not infrequently the scientists who come later dub them as the father of science in their respective fields. However, not all of them will be discussed in this paper, but only the triumvirate of muslim scientists, namely Ibn Rushd, Ibn al-Haytham, dan Jabir ibn Hayyan. Their contribution is so great to the development of modern science and is recognized by scientists both in the East, and especially in the West.Abstrak: Tulisan ini menyuguhkan pembahasan mengenai kontribusi ilmuwan-ilmuwan muslim bagi perkembangan sains modern. Sudah jamak diketahui bahwa pada zaman keemasan Islam banyak bermunculan ilmuwan yang sangat kompeten di bidangnya masing-masing. Mereka berhasil tampil sebagai filosof dan saintis yang mengisi berbagai bidang keilmuwan, seperti kedokteran, matematika, kimia, fisika dan sebagainya. Keilmuwan mereka sangat berharga terutama bagi perkembangan sains pada masa-masa berikutnya. Begitu berharganya keilmuwan dan apa yang dipersembahkan oleh mereka, sehingga tidak jarang para ilmuwan yang datang belakangan menjuluki mereka sebagai bapak sains di bidangnya masing-masing. Namun, tidak semua dari mereka akan dibahas dalam tulisan ini, melainkan hanya triumvirat ilmuwan muslim, yakni Ibn Rushd, Ibn al-Haytham, dan Jabir ibn Hayyan. Kontribusi ketiganya begitu besar bagi perkembangan sains modern dan diakui kalangan saintis, baik di Timur dan khususnya di Barat.
MAKNA ŪLŪ AL-ALBĀB DALAM AL-QUR’AN: Analisis Semantik Toshihiko Izutsu
Authors: Zulfikar Eko
Published: September 2018

Abstract: One of the words of the Qur’an which shows the meaning of the one who possesses knowledge is ūlū al-albāb. Ūlū al-albāb is the 16 terms mentioned in 10 letters in the Qur’an. Every verse contained in various letters certainly has a different meaning, so it requires a deep understanding. Disclosure of the meaning ūlū al-albāb will be analyzed by the author by using semantic al-Qur'an developed by Toshihiko Izutsu. The semantic of the Qur’an according to Izutsu is an attempt to expose the worldview of the Qur’an (weltanschauung) through semantic analysis of the vocabulary or key terms of the Qur’an. The process undertaken in this study is to examine the basic meaning and relational meaning of ūlū al-albāb by using syntagmatic and paradigmatic analysis, then to examine the use of vocabulary ūlū al-albāb in pre-Qur’anic, Qur’anic and post-Qur’anic.Abstrak: Salah satu kata al-Qur’an yang menunjukkan makna orang yang memiliki akal pengetahuan adalah ūlū al-albāb. Ūlū al-albāb merupakan istilah yang disebutkan sebanyak 16 kali yang terliput dalam 10 surah di dalam al-Qur’an. Di setiap ayat yang terdapat di berbagai surah tentunya memiliki makna yang berbeda, sehingga membutuhkan pemahaman yang mendalam. Peng­ungkapan makna ūlū al-albāb tersebut akan penulis analisa dengan meng­gunakan semantik al-Qur’an yang dikembangkan oleh Toshihiko Izutsu. Semantik al-Qur’an menurut Izutsu merupakan sebuah usaha menyingkap pandangan dunia al-Qur’an (weltanschauung) melalui analisis semantik terhadap kosakata atau istilah-istilah kunci al-Qur’an. Proses yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah meneliti makna dasar dan makna relasional kata ūlū al-albāb dengan menggunakan analisis sintagmatik dan paradigmatik, kemudian meneliti penggunaan kosakata ūlū al-albāb pada masa pra-Qur’anik, Qur’anik dan pasca-Qur’anik.
BUKU PANDUAN PENGKAFIRAN: Evaluasi Kritis Tibyān fī Ma’rifat al-Adyān karya Nūr al-Dīn al-Ranīrī
Authors: Nasution Ismail Fahmi Arrauf
Published: September 2018

Abstract: The aim of this article is to critically evaluate the thought of Nūr al-Dīn al-Ranīrī, particularly his thought in Tibyān fī Ma’rifat al-Adyān. The book contained his accusation of others as being a kafir. This Indian origin theologian explained the history of religions from the times of Adam to the times of Jesus. He claimed that those pre-Islamic religion had perverted. He discussed also Islamic theological schools such as Rafidi, Khawarij, Jabbariyah, Qadariyah, Jahmiyah, Murji'ah and Karamiyah. He said that those schools are perverted as well. According to him, only Ahl al-Sunnah wa ’l-jamā’ah is the right theology. He also discussed various ideologies and the practices of mysticism that have ever grown and claimed that those are perverted too, except the akhlaqi tasawwuf. This article reviews the historical background of Aceh chronically till this "guidance book of takfir" come into existence. For that cause, the content of Tibyān fī Ma’rifat al-Adyānwill is discussed in brief. Finally, the theological thought of al-Ranīrī regarding the unity of being. The article focuses on the criticism over the attack of al-Ranīrī against the concept of the unity of being held by Hamzah Fansūrī and Shams al-Dīn al-Sumatranī.Abstrak: Tulisan ini bertujuan melakukan evaluasi kritis atas pemikiran Nūr al-Dīn al-Ranīrī, khususnya dalam bukunya Tibyān fī Ma’rifat al-Adyān. Dalam buku tersebut dia mengkafirkan banyak pihak. Teolog asal India itu mengulas sejarah agama-agama sejak Adam hingga Isa al-Masih. Dia mengatakan agama-agama tersebut telah menjadi agama yang sesat setelah Islam muncul. Selanjutnya dia membahas aliran-aliran teologi seperti Rafidi, Khawarij, Jabariyah, Qadariyah, Jamamiyah, Murji’ah dan Karamiyah. Dia mengatakan semua aliran teologi ter­sebut adalah sesat. Menurutnya aliran yang benar hanya Ahl al-Sunnah wa ’l-Jamā’ah. Selanjutnya dia mengulas berbagai itikad dan praktik mistisme yang pernah berkembang dan mengatakan semua itu sesat kecuali aliran tasawuf akhlaqi. Tulisan ini mengulas tentang latar belakang Aceh secara kronologis hingga “buku panduan pengkafiran” tersebut hadir. Selanjutnya diulas secara ringkan isi Tibyān fī Ma’rifat al-Adyān. Terakhir dilakukan evaluasi kritis atas pandangan teologis al-Ranīrī tentang Waḥdat al-Wujūd. Tulisan ini berfokus pada kritik atas serangan al-Ranīrī terhadap pemikiran Waḥdat al-Wujūd yang dipegang oleh Hamzah Fansūrī dan Shams al-Dīn al-Sumatranī.
TASAWUF WUJŪDIYYAT: Tinjauan Ulang Polemik Penyesatan Hamzah Fansūrī oleh Shaykh Nūr al-Dīn al-Ranīrī
Authors: Hakiki Kiki Muhamad
Published: September 2018

Abstract: This paper aims to revisit the polemic between Hamzah Fansūrī and Shaykh and Nūr al-Dīn al-Ranīrī about the apostasy of Wujūdiyyat Mysticism of Hamzah Fansūrī expressed by Nūr al-Dīn al-Ranīrī. This polemic of Wujūdiyyat and Waḥdat al-Wujūd in other term was not only interesting in its time. It is also relevant until now. Recent studies with a variety of disciplines have been working dozens of pieces on this problem. Based on research by using a set of research methods, it is found that the allegations filed by Shaykh Nūr al-Dīn al-Ranīrī against Hamzah Fansūrī are not proven. This shows that categorizing Hamzah Fansuri and his understanding as apostates is a misleading accusation.Abstrak: Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk meninjau kembali polemik antara Hamzah Fansūrī Syekh dan Nūr al-Din al-Ranīrī tentang kesesatan tasawuf Wujūdiyyat Hamzah Fansūrī yang diungkapkan oleh Nūr al-Din al-Ranīrī. Polemik tentang Wujūdiyyat dan Waḥdat al-Wujūd dalam berbagai term tidak hanya menarik pada masanya, namun juga relevan sampai sekarang. Penelitian sebelumnya dengan berbagai disiplin ilmu telah menghasilkan puluhan karya tentang masalah ini. Berdasarkan hasil kajian dengan menggunakan se­perangkat metode penelitian, ditemukan bahwa tuduhan yang diajukan oleh Shaykh Nūr al-Din al-Ranīrī terhadap Hamzah Fansūrī tidak terbukti. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa mengkategorikan Hamzah Fansūrī dan pemahamannya sebagai murtad adalah tuduhan yang menyesatkan.
NEW SPIRITUAL MOVEMENT: Menelisik Visi Transformatif Komunitas Lia Eden sebagai Embrio Lahirnya New Age di Indonesia
Authors: Takdir Mohammad
Published: September 2018

Abstract: This research aims to explain the phenomenon of Lia Eden community which is a new spiritual movement in the dynamics of religious life in Indonesia. Some points to be described in this research are related with a background of the birth and development of the Lia Eden community, teaching, and transformative vision in the public sphere. This research is a case study of the Lia Eden community that became of the New Age movement in the wake of belief in formal religions that considered failure in overcoming the modern human crisis. This research shows that Lia Eden community is a new spiritual movement who tried to awaken a spirit of all religions so that able to overcome of a social problem in society. This movement is not ambitions to establish a new religious institution with a strict and doctrinal organization, but effort to transmit spiritual power at the individual level to become a reflection of the mystical movement that brought changes to human life.Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan fenomena komunitas Lia Eden yang merupakan gerakan spiritualitas baru dalam dinamika kehidupan beragama di Indonesia. Beberapa poin yang ingin dijabarkan dalam penelitian ini adalah berkaitan dengan latar belakang kelahiran dan perkembangan komunitas Lia Eden, ajaran, dan visi transformatifnya dalam ruang publik. Penelitian ini merupakan studi kasus dari komunitas Lia Eden yang menjadi bagian dari Gerakan Zaman Baru (New Age Movement) di tengah memudarnya kepercayaan terhadap agama formal yang dianggap gagal dalam mengatasi krisis kemanusian modern. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa komunitas Lia Eden merupakan gerakan spiritualitas baru yang berupaya membangkitkan roh dari semua agama agar berperan dalam mengatasi masalah sosial di masyarakat. Gerakan ini tidak berambisi untuk mendirikan institusi baru yang bersifat keagamaan dengan organisasi yang ketat dan bersifat doktrinal, melainkan berupaya untuk men­transmisikan kekuatan spiritual pada level individu hingga menjadi cerminan dari gerakan mistik yang membawa perubahan bagi kehidupan manusia.
A Teacher’s Beliefs and Practices of Using Video to Teach Speaking: A Case Study At SMA As-Salam Surakarta
Authors: Masyhudianti Ummy Khoirunisya' , Masithoh Hanita , Nisa Khoirun
Published: September 2018

In the 21st century era, the implementation of technology in the form of common digital media and resources has been applied by teachers in language teaching and learning process. One of the digital media broadly used in teaching is video. It provides many advantages to promoteand improve students' speaking skill. This study aims to investigate the teacher's beliefs and the practices of using video in teaching speaking at the Ten Grade of SMA As-Salam Surakarta. A qualitative method was employed as the design of this study. An English teacher voluntarily involved as the participant. The data were collected through in depth-interview. The findings were categorized into three majors: 1) Teacher's belief in teaching speaking using video; 2) The reflection of those beliefs in classroom practices; 3) Factors shaping the teacher's beliefs and the practices. The result showed that there is no discrepancy between the teacher's beliefs and teaching practices. This study has a contribution to the development of English foreign language teaching. Hence, it is suggested that the English teacher should highlight their beliefs in order to create effective teaching practices.
Rolling bearing fault diagnosis based on EWT and ELM
Authors: Xu Shu , Ma Jian
Published: September 2018

In order to realize fault diagnosis of the rolling bearing, a fast and effective method based on empirical wavelet transform (EWT) and extreme learning machine (ELM) is proposed in this paper. Bearing vibration signals, which contain a large amount of fault information, can be decomposed into multiple single components adaptively, from which the characteristic vectors suitable for diagnosis can be extracted. ELM has the advantages of fast learning speed and good generalization performance, which makes it possible to diagnose fault patterns of bearings easily. The case study based on experiment data proves the feasibility of this method.
Dependence of damage to the running surface of the railway rail on the vibroacoustic signal of a passing passenger train
Authors: Burdzik Rafał , Słowiński Paweł , Juzek Michał , Nowak Bogusław , Rozmus Jacek
Published: September 2018

The article presents an extended summary regarding the impact of rail damage on vibration waveforms and vibroacoustic spectrum images of vibrations. The analyzed example is based on the passage of the train depot – passenger train on a selected railway line. A short summary of the analyzed research problem is also presented.
Tuberculous Tenosynovitis of the Wrist: A Report of Two Cases with Special Reference to Magnetic Resonance Findings
Authors: Bagir Melih , Sayit Emrah
Published: September 2018

Background:

Tuberculous tenosynovitis of the wrist is rare among cases of musculoskeletal
tuberculosis. It is a slow, progressive disease with silent symptoms, leading to a late diagnosis.
Also, it can be misdiagnosed as inflammatory arthritis, pyogenic infections, and inflammatory
tenosynovitis. Thus, patients present with destructive changes of the bone and joint, as well as
abscesses, often receive incorrect or unnecessary medical and surgical treatment.

Discussion:

Well-documented anamneses along with physical examinations and radiologic imaging
methods, such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), can be
useful in the diagnosis of tuberculous tenosynovitis. All chronic synovitis of the wrist with longstanding
pain should be considered as mycobacterial infection and an important differential diagnosis.
Early diagnosis followed by extensive debridement and antituberculous chemotherapy provides
good functional results.

Conclusion:

This article presents the cases of two patients with wrist tuberculous tenosynovitis and
the respective MRI findings. It also includes a literature review.
Heterologous Expression of Transcription Factor AtWRKY57 Alleviates Salt Stress-Induced Oxidative Damage
Authors: Tang Wei
Published: September 2018

Background:

WRKY transcription factors play important roles in the responses to abiotic stresses, seed dormancy, seed germination, developmental processes, secondary metabolism, and senescence in plants. However, molecular mechanisms of WRKY transcription factors-related abiotic stress tolerance have not been fully understood.

Methods:

In this investigation, transcription factor AtWRKY57 was introduced into cell lines of rice (Oryza sativaL.), tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum), and white pine (Pinus strobesL.) for characterization of its function in salt stress tolerance. The purpose of this investigation is to examine the function of AtWRKY in a broad sample of plant species including monocotyledons, dicotyledons, and gymnosperms.

Results:

The experimental results demonstrated that heterologous expression of transcription factor AtWRKY57 improves salt stress tolerance by decreasing Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substance (TBARS), increasing Ascorbate Peroxidase (APOX) and Catalase (CAT) activity under salt stress. In rice, overexpression of transcription factor AtWRKY57 enhances expression of Ca2+-dependent protein kinase genesOsCPk6andOsCPk19to counteract salt stress.

Conclusion:

These results indicated that transcription factor AtWRKY57 might have practical application in genetic engineering of plant salt tolerance throughout the plant kingdom.
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis is Effectively Assuaged With an Essential Oil Inhaler (AromaStick®): Results From a Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind Effectiveness Trial
Authors: Schneider Rainer
Published: September 2018

Background:

There are effective pharmaceutical agents to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis,
but more and more individuals resort to alternative forms of treatment. One possible alternative candidate
is essential oils. Recently, an inhaler specifically designed to deliver essential oil scents has
proven very effective in treating various medical parameters (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, cortisol,
blood oxygenation, or pain).

Objective: This work investigates whether an inhaler (AromaStick® ‘Nasal Fresh’) designed to clear
the nasal passageway and reduce congestion has beneficial effects in individuals suffering from seasonal
allergic rhinitis.

Methods:

A two-armed, randomized, controlled, double-blind effectiveness trial involving individuals
with medium to strong symptoms was conducted to investigate the inhaler’s specific treatment
effects.

Results:

Over a period of two weeks, the odor inhaler strongly reduced allergic symptoms for both
overall AR symptomatology (d = 1.2) and individual symptomatic allergic rhinitis burden (d = 1.7).

Conclusion:

The inhaler produced strong symptom relief. Effects were largest in individuals suffering
primarily from nasal symptoms.
Experimental study on dissection of gut of the leech for isolation of microorganism present in western ghaat leech
Authors: Lalsange Dr. Pawan Basaweshwar , Giri Dr. Rajneesh V. , Chandra Prof. Naveen
Published: September 2018

Leech application in various diseases shows remarkable results. Now in this scientific era the area of use of leeches is wide, sometimes the application of leech produces local as well as systemic infection. To rule out such complication and myths this study was conducted. The purpose of study is isolation of microorganism which cause such complication.
Antitumor and cytotoxic effect of different partitionates of methanol extract of Trema orientalis : A preliminary in-vitro study
Authors: Rana Riadh Hasan , Amran Md. Shah , Chowdhury Abu Asad
Published: September 2018

Herbal drugs are widely used in the primary health care system now-a-days and the use is increasing day by day. Thus extensive research to confirm the bioactivity of plant extract is very essential. The aim of this research was to determine the antitumor and cytotoxic actions of solvent-solvent partitioned fraction (n-hexane, ethyl acetate and hydro-methanol) of the methanol extract of root of Tremaorientalis. The antitumor activity of different fractions of plant extract was evaluated by potatodisc bioassay method where Agrobacterium tumefaciens was used to induce tumor on potato disc. On the other hand, the cytotoxic effect was determined by brine shrimp lethality bioassay technique. The ethyl acetate fraction of the plant extract showed 35.51% and 62.89% inhibition of tumor formation in potato disc bioassay method at 50 µg/disc and 100 µg/disc respectively. The hydro-methanol extract showed 37.51% inhibition of tumor formation at 100 µg/disc while at 50 µg/disc no significant inhibition was observed. In contrast, n-hexane fraction did not show any antitumor activity. In cytotoxic study by brine shrimp lethality bioassay, the lethal concentration-50 (LC50) value of the n-hexane, ethyl acetate and hydro-methanol fraction was 1377.03 µg/ml, 11.67 µg/ml and 48.62 µg/ml respectively. Ethyl acetate and hydro-methanol fractions of the solvent-solvent partitioned methanol extract of T. orientalis showed high antitumor and cytotoxic effect. These fractions are highly promising for further exploration to identify the bioactive compounds.
A short Ayurvedic review on morphology based nomenclature of plants from Nighantus
Authors: Mishra Dr. Kamayani , Barange Dr. Vijeta , Garg Dr. K. C.
Published: September 2018

In Ayurveda Samhita’s and Nighantu’s, knowledge about so many herbs are documented in a very systematic and scientific manner. For proper identification of a particular plant, so many synonyms are given which indicate all the silent features of plants. This multinomial nomenclature methodology shows the intellectual power of our ancestors as each name describes a particular feature of plant. In Dravyaguna Vigyan there is a major importance of identification of plants because until and unless we are unable to identify plant properly, further studies cannot be carried out. So with the help of synonyms assigned to plants based on their morphological characters, identification can be done at first step.
Dinacharya - Holistic approach towards heathy life
Authors: Patil Dr. Padmavati M. , Bagalkoti Dr.Anil K.
Published: September 2018

Ayurveda is not only a medical science but also it’s complete science of life. It not only gives importance to cure of various health ailments but also preventive measures. The Dinacharya is one among them. The word Dinacharya comprises two words. The Dina and the Charya. The Dina means Day / Daily, whereas the Charya means Activity / regimens / movements. Dinacharya means daily regimen or conduct. Dinacharya play an important role to attain Purusharthas (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha). Dinacharya covers all the activities that man can perform spontaneously, deliberately which results both physical and mental fitness. The daily regimen also explains the various duties and is divided into two types viz; day regimen and the night regimen. The present study reveals the daily regimens, their types and methods according to various Ayurvedic texts. Dinacharya comprises of waking up in the early morning, praising God, Drinking water early morning after waking up, Mala Mutravisarjana, Cleaning of teeth, Tongue scraping, Cleaning of face, Mouth gargling, Application of collyrium, Nasal medication, Medicated smoking, oiling of head, physical exercise, Bath, Proper dressing, Smearing body with perfume, Proper food intake, Chewing of betal leaves, Attending prescribed profession, Achamana, Sandhyavandana, Ratribhojana, and finally Proper sleep.
Clinical Approach to Vrana Shopha w.s.r. to Inflammatory Swelling
Authors: Fatima Dr. Sumera Afreen , . Dr. Vishwanath , Kumar Dr. Manoj
Published: September 2018

Inflammation in Ayurveda is known by different names in different contexts namely Shotha, Shopha, Svayatu, Utsedha and Samhata. Chronic inflammation is a cardinal sign of chronic degenerative disorders. Inflammation and oedema associated with it is duly recognised in Ayurveda as a pathological manifestation. While modern medicine considers inflammation as a symptom or rather as a healing response of the body in wounds. Ayurveda treats the concept of inflammation as symptom of a disease, an independent disease and complication of diseases. Degenerative diseases share a common pathological feature of inflammation. The disturbances in micro channel circulation in inflammation are due to Srotodushti (clogging of channels) by Aama (toxic waste of metabolism). The proper clinical approach to Vrana Shopha with Modern concept is an key role in management and preventing complication of Vrana Shopha.
A Critical Review on Kaphavrutha Vata in Manyasthambha
Authors: VS Dr. Unnikrishnan , AS Dr. Prashanth
Published: September 2018

Now a days due to sedentary lifestyle and lack of time, people cannot concentrate on their proper regimen and people undergo many unwanted practices like faulty dietary habits, improper sitting posture, continuous work in one posture and overexertion, load bearing movements during travelling and sports. All these factors lead to the increase in the incidents of Manyasthambha in a large population. In classics Manyasthambha is explained under Vataja Nanatmaja Vikaras and is mentioned as Kaphaavruta Vata in its Samprapthi. While explaining treatment of Manyasthambha, Acharya Susruta clearly explains about Rooksha Sweda and Nasya which helps in the Samprapti Vighatana of Avarana in Manyasthambha.
Halaman Awal
Authors: Fathudin Syukri
Published: September 2018

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DEVELOPMENT OF SETS-BASED WITH OUTDOOR LEARNING-METHOD Of STUDENT WORKSHEET TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROCESS SKILL AND ATTITUDE IN A VIIth GRADE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Maya Claudhia Anandhi , Wilujeng Insih , Hastuti Purwanti Widhy
Published: September 2018

The aims of this research were to (1) produce SETS-based with outdoor learning-method of student worksheet which is valid to advance students ' science process skill and environmental attitude in a VIIth grade high school students based on the validator, (2) know the student respond on SETS-based with outdoor learning-method of student worksheet (3) know the advancement of students ' science process skill after using the color SETS-based with outdoor learning-method of student worksheets and (4) know the advancement of students ' environmental attitude after using the color SETS-based with outdoor learning-method of student worksheets. The sample of this study included 30 students of SMP E class VII 1 Paliyan. Research of the model that is being conducted is 4 d model comprises define, design, develop, and disseminate. According to results:: (1) The student worksheet developed was valid to advance students ' science process skill and environmental attitude in a VIIth grade high school students according to the validator, with very good category. (2) Student responses on the developed worksheets were very good. (3) Developed the worksheet can advance students science process skill which is shown by a good percentage, medium gains, and suppotted by significant result of paired sample t-test. (3) Developed the worksheet can advance students science process skill which is shown by a good percentage, medium gains, and suppotted by significant result of paired sample t-test.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE LEARNING DEVICE BASED ON SCIENCE EDUTAINMENT TO IMPROVE STUDENT'S LEARNING MOTIVATION AND COGNITIVE LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT
Authors: Anggarniastiti Tiffani , Rosana Dadan , Setianingsih Wita
Published: September 2018

The aims of this research are 1) to produce science learning device based on Science Series which is feasible according to the validators, 2) to know the students ' response to Science Edutainment learning, 3) to know the improvement of students ' learning motivation after using learning device which developed, 4) to know the improvement of students ' cognitive learning achievement after using learning device which was developed. This research is categorized as RD research with 4 d model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). Instruments which were used in this research are validation forms of learning device, students ' questionnaire response to Science Education learning, students ' questionnaire of learning motivation, pretest and posttest, and learning task observation form. The data analysis techniques used in this research are qualitative and quantitative. The results of this research are: 1) it has been produced science learning device based on Science Series which is feasible with excellent category (A) according to the validators, 2) science learning which used learning devices based on Science Edutainment get students ' response with good category (B), 3) science learning device can improve students ' learning motivation with percentage 10.74%, 4) science learning device can improve students ' cognitive learning achievement with result of gain score is 0.73 and categorized as high category.