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An Investigation of Petrol Metabolizing Bacteria Isolated from Contaminated Soil Samples Collected from Various Fuel Stations
Authors: MUCCEE FATIMA , EJAZ SAMINA
Published: June 2019

The present study aimed to isolate the high-efficiency petrol metabolizing thermophilic bacteria from petrol contaminated soil samples. Isolation was carried out through enrichment culture, serial dilution and pour plate methods using the petrol supplemented minimal salt media. The isolated bacteria were analyzed to document growth behavior, petrol removal efficiencies, antibiotic resistance profile, and biochemical characteristics. The 16S rRNA based phylogenetic analysis helped to reveal the identity of isolated bacterial species and construct the phylogenetic trees. Total nine bacteria were isolated, out of which three (IUBP2, IUBP3, IUBP5) were identified as Brevibacillus formosus, one (IUBP1) was found similar to Brevibacillus agri, four (IUBP7, IUBP8, IUBP13, and IUBP14) shared homology with Burkholderia lata, and one (IUBP15) with Burkholderia pyrrocinia. All the isolates were fast growing and exhibited considerable petrol degradation potential. The highest petrol removal efficiency (69.5% ± 13.44/6 days) was recorded for the strain IUBP15 at a petrol concentration of 0.1% (v/v). All bacteria studied (100%) were positive for esculinase and phosphatase. Many strains exhibited positive responses for arginine dehydrolase (22%), β-naphthylamidase (11%), β-D-glucosaminide (33%), mannitol (55%), sorbitol (66%) and inulin (88%) fermentation test. While all were sensitive to the antibiotics, some of them were found resistant against chloramphenicol and oxacillin. The remarkable biochemical characteristics and considerable petrol removal potential (40–70%) highlights utilization of the bacteria isolated for petrol bioremediation, mineralization of organophosphates, dairy and food industry, and also as biofertilizers and biocontrol agents.
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Nigerian Women During the Menstrual Cycle
Authors: ADEOSHUN FOLASHADE GRACE , RUPPITSCH WERNER , ALLERBERGER FRANZ , AYENI FUNMILOLA ABIDEMI
Published: June 2019

The composition of vagina lactic acid bacteria (LAB) differs within the different ethnic group. This study is aimed at determining the prevalence of LAB with their antimicrobial properties in Nigerian women’s vagina during different stages of the menstrual cycle. Microorganisms were isolated from vaginal swabs of ten Nigerian women during different stages of the menstrual cycle and identified by partial sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. The antimicrobial properties of the LAB were tested against the multidrug-resistant uropathogens. The prevalence of LAB was higher during ovulation period while during menstruation period, it declined. Twenty-five LAB isolates were identified as three species, namely: Lactobacillus plantarum (15), Lactobacillus fermentum (9), Lactobacillus brevis (1) and one acetic acid bacteria – Acetobacter pasteurianus. The LAB had antimicrobial activities against the three uropathogens with zones of inhibition from 8 to 22 mm. The presence of LAB inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus sp. GF01 also in the co-culture. High LAB counts were found during ovulation period with L. plantarum as a dominant species while during menstruation, there was a decrease in the LAB counts. The isolated LAB has antimicrobial properties against the urogenital pathogens tested thus exhibiting their potential protective role against uropathogens.
In situ Impact of the Antagonistic Fungal Strain, Trichoderma gamsii T30 on the Plant Pathogenic Fungus, Rhizoctonia solani in Soil
Authors: ANEES MUHAMMAD , ABID MUHAMMAD , CHOHAN SOBIA , JAMIL MUHAMMAD , AHMED NADEEM , ZHANG LIXIN , RHA EUI SHIK
Published: June 2019

Rhizoctonia solani is a soil-borne fungus causing a wide range of plants diseases. Trichoderma gamsii strain T30 has previously been reported as antagonistic against R. solani. Although there are a few studies about the influence of Trichoderma strains on the R. solani density in a pathosystem in the presence of plant hosts, this report for the first time comprehensively describes in situ effects of a T. gamsii strain on the population density of R. solani in the soil microcosmic conditions. The population dynamics of R. solani were followed in the autoclaved and non-autoclaved soils in artificially prepared microcosms up to day 25 after co-inoculation with T. gamsii in the variable ratios (R1/T1; R1/T0.1; R1/T0.01 of R. solani/T. gamsii). The population density of R. solani was evaluated by qPCR. In the autoclaved soil, target DNA copies of R. solani increased in the control samples from 1 × 105 to 6.5 × 106. At R1/T0.01, the number of target DNA copies were not significantly changed until day 11; however, it decreased by around five times at day 25. At R1/T0.1 and R1/T1, the number of DNA copies was reduced to 2.1 × 106 and 7.6 × 105 at day 11, respectively and the reduction was as much as 17 times at day 25. In the non-autoclaved soil, the number of the fungal cells decreased at day 25 whether inoculated or not with Trichoderma indicating a general suppression by the soil microbiome. In brief, T. gamsii significantly inhibited the growth of R. solani in the soil in situ and there was a general suppressive effect of the natural microbiome.
Analysis of the Amino Acid Sequence Variation of the 67–72p Protein and the Structural Pili Proteins of Corynebacterium diphtheriae for their Suitability as Potential Vaccine Antigens
Authors: BRODZIK KLAUDIA , KRYSZTOPA-GRZYBOWSKA KATARZYNA , POLAK MACIEJ , LACH JAKUB , STRAPAGIEL DOMINIK , ZASADA ALEKSANDRA ANNA
Published: June 2019

The aim of this study was to identify the potential vaccine antigens in Corynebacterium diphtheriae strains by in silico analysis of the amino acid variation in the 67–72p surface protein that is involved in the colonization and induction of epithelial cell apoptosis in the early stages of infection. The analysis of pili structural proteins involved in bacterial adherence to host cells and related to various types of infections was also performed. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was carried out to amplify the genes encoding the 67–72p protein and three pili structural proteins (SpaC, SpaI, SapD) and the products obtained were sequenced. The nucleotide sequences of the particular genes were translated into amino acid sequences, which were then matched among all the tested strains using bioinformatics tools. In the last step, the affinity of the tested proteins to major histocompatibility complex (MHC) classes I and II, and linear B-cell epitopes was analyzed. The variations in the nucleotide sequence of the 67–72p protein and pili structural proteins among C. diphtheriae strains isolated from various infections were noted. A transposition of the insertion sequence within the gene encoding the SpaC pili structural proteins was also detected. In addition, the bioinformatics analyses enabled the identification of epitopes for B-cells and T-cells in the conserved regions of the proteins, thus, demonstrating that these proteins could be used as antigens in the potential vaccine development. The results identified the most conserved regions in all tested proteins that are exposed on the surface of C. diphtheriae cells.
Influence of Environmental and Genetic Factors on Proteomic Profiling of Outer Membrane Vesicles from Campylobacter jejuni
Authors: GODLEWSKA RENATA , KLIM JOANNA , DĘBSKI JANUSZ , WYSZYŃSKA AGNIESZKA , ŁASICA ANNA
Published: June 2019

The proteomes of outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) secreted by C. jejuni 81–176 strain, which was exposed to oxygen or antibiotic stress (polymyxin B), were characterized. We also assessed the OMVs production and their content in two mutated strains – ∆dsbI and ∆htrA. OMVs production was significantly increased under the polymyxin B stress and remained unaltered in all other variants. Interestingly, the qualitative load of OMVs was constant regardless of the stress conditions or genetic background. However, certain proteins exhibited notable quantitative changes, ranging from 4-fold decrease to 10-fold increase. Up- or downregulated proteins (e.g. major outer membrane protein porA, iron ABC transporter, serine protease- htrA, 60 kDa chaperonin-groL, enolase) represented various cell compartments (cytoplasm, periplasm, and membrane) and exhibited various functions; nevertheless, one common group was noted that consisted of components of flagellar apparatus, i.e., FlaA/B, FlgC/E, which were mostly upregulated. Some of these proteins are the putative substrates of DsbI protein. Further investigation of the regulation of C. jejuni OMVs composition and their role in virulence will allow a better understanding of the infectious process of C. jejuni.
Effects of Sodium Tripolyphosphate on Oral Commensal and Pathogenic Bacteria
Authors: MOON JI-HOI , NOH MI HEE , JANG EUN-YOUNG , YANG SEOK BIN , KANG SANG WOOK , KWACK KYU HWAN , RYU JAE-IN , LEE JIN-YONG
Published: June 2019

Polyphosphate (polyP) is a food additive with antimicrobial activity. Here we evaluated the effects of sodium tripolyphosphate (polyP3, Na5P3O10) on four major oral bacterial species, in both single- and mixed-culture. PolyP3 inhibited three opportunistic pathogenic species: Fusobacterium nucleatum, Prevotella intermedia, and Porphyromonas gingivalis. On the contrary, a commensal bacterium Streptococcus gordonii was relatively less susceptible to polyP3 than the pathogens. When all bacterial species were co-cultured, polyP3 (≥ 0.09%) significantly reduced their total growth and biofilm formation, among which the three pathogenic bacteria were selectively inhibited. Collectively, polyP3 may be an alternative antibacterial agent to control oral pathogenic bacteria.
The Joint Effect of pH Gradient and Glucose Feeding on the Growth Kinetics of Lactococcus lactis CECT 539 in Glucose-Limited Fed-Batch Cultures
Authors: MALVIDO MÓNICA COSTAS , GONZÁLEZ ELISA ALONSO , BENDAÑA JÁCOME RICARDO J. , GUERRA NELSON PÉREZ
Published: June 2019

Two glucose-limited realkalized fed-batch cultures of Lactococcus lactis CECT 539 were carried out in a diluted whey medium (DW) using two different feeding media. The cultures were fed a mixture of a 400 g/l concentrated lactose and a concentrated mussel processing waste (CMPW, 101.72 g glucose/l) medium (fermentation I) or a CMPW medium supplemented with glucose and KH2PO4 up to concentrations of 400 g glucose/l and 3.21 g total phosphorus/l, respectively (fermentation II). For an accurate description and a better understanding of the kinetics of both cultures, the growth and product formation by L. lactis CECT 539 were both modelled, for the first time, as a function of the amounts of glucose (G) added and the pH gradient (VpH) generated in every realkalization and feeding cycle, by using an empirical polynomial model. With this modeling procedure, the kinetics of biomass, viable cell counts, nisin, lactic acid, acetic acid and butane-2,3-diol production in both cultures were successfully described (R
2 values > 0.970) and interpreted for the first time. In addition, the optimum VpH and G values for each product were accurately calculated in the two realkalized fed-batch cultures. This approach appears to be useful for designing feeding strategies to enhance the productions of biomass, bacteriocin, and metabolites by the nisin-producing strain in wastes from the food industry.
On the Disordered, Collective and Patterned Movements of Media. Qualitative Analysis of Movements
Authors: Lámer Géza
Published: June 2019

The motion of elements is classified from a topological aspect. We separate three different, disordered, collective and patterned motion forms of media. We will reveal what concrete shapes the different type media take. In case of a limited number of particles, a discrete description is suitable for tracking the mechanic behavior of the medium. In case of the large of a number of particles we apply in some sense continuous mathematical model according to the motion occurring in the medium instead of a discrete description. We postulate a statistical distribution to the disordered motion; we "distribute" the particles for the collective motion in the physical space and apply a differential geometric description. We assign continuous flow lines to the regular patterned motion of the medium with free particles while we assign energy dissipation to the flow image an irregular patterned motion. In the case of deformable solid body built by periodically arranged rigid bodies the state functions with discrete domain of definition are represented by functions with continuous domain of definition. Granular conglomerations seem to be the only such medium, which allow tracking of the state of all granules.Disordered motion leads to thermodynamic - statistical description. The collective motion of free particles leads to the description of the laminar flow of particles, the collective motion of fixed particles leads to the classical continuum. The patterned motion of free particles leads to the description of vortex or turbulent flow, the patterned motion of fixed particles leads to grid continua.
Predicative possession in the Novgorod Birch Bark documents in the Ural-Altaic context
Authors: Yurayong Chingduang
Published: June 2019

This paper discusses predicative possessive constructions in the East Slavic languages, with a particular focus on the Old Novgorod Slavic dialect, in connection to the neighbouring Ural-Altaic languages. An areal-typological investigation shows that the East Slavic languages prefer the use of a locational possessive (mihi est), while the rest of Slavic and Europe’s Indo-European languages primarily use a have-possessive (habeo). Serving as primary data for this study, the dialect written in the Novgorod Birch Bark documents confirms a preference of the locational possessive over the have -possessive. The current study also evaluates three hypotheses on the origin of the East Slavic locational possessive, proposed in earlier studies: 1) a Uralic substrate, 2) a Slavic archaism and 3) a Northern Eurasian areal pattern. Given the typological survey as well as the empirical and historical comparative investigation, the locational possessive can be considered a preferred areal pattern across Northern Eurasia. Being a part of the macro contact zone of Northern Eurasia, the choice of locational possessive in the East Slavic languages is reinforced by the areal diffusion, especially from the close neighbouring languages, Uralic and Turkic.
Implikasi UUSPN Terhadap Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Abdurahman Abdurahman
Published: June 2019

Manusia membutuhkan pendidikan dalam kehidupannya. Pendidikan merupakan usaha agar manusia dapat mengembangkan potensi dirinya melalui peoses pembelajaran dan/atau cara lain yang dikenal dan diakui oleh masyarakat.  Pendidikan merupakan suatu hal yang sangat esensial dalam proses pemanusiaan dalam masyarakat yang berbudaya. Dalam era globalisasi dewasa ini terjadi perubahan yang dahsyat dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Kota tidak dapat menghindarkan diri dari tsunami globalisasi yang telah memasuki setiap jengkal kehidupan manusia modern. Di dalam era globalisasi ini terjadi loncatan-loncatan atau transformasi nilai-nilai kehidupan dan oleh sebab itu juga terjadi perubahan dalam proses pemanusiaan atau pendidikan
Wealth Management Strategi Pengelolaan Asset:Transparansi, Akuntabilitas, Efektifitas, Efisiensi
Authors: Rofiq Ainur
Published: June 2019

Pada umumnya, aset dan kekayaan lembaga sangat penting dan diperlukan untuk memelihara dan mengembangkan kemampuan pendanaan lembaga pendidikan. Uang adalah salah satu dari sumber daya pendidikan yang dianggap sangat penting. Uang diibaratkan seperti darah dalam tubuh manusia. Dan uang adalah termasuk sumber daya yang langka dan terbatas. Oleh karena itu uang perlu dikelola dengan efektif dan efisien agar membantu tercapainya tujuan pendidikan. Pendidikan sebagai investasi yang akan menghasilkan manusia manusia yang memiliki pengetahuan, sikap, dan ketrampilan yang dibutuhkan dalam pembangunan suatu bangsa. Pengelolaan dana pendidikan harus berdasarkan pada prinsip keadilan, efesiensi, transparansi, dan akuntabilitas publik. Transparansi dibidang Wealth management, berarti adanya keterbukaan dalam management keuangan lembaga pendidikan, sedangkan akuntabilitas adalah kondisi seseorang yang dinilai oleh orang lain karena performannya dalam menyelesaikan tugas untuk mencapai tujuan yang menjadi tanggung jawabnya. Dalam management keuangan, dikatakan memenuhi prinsip efektifitas, kalau kegiatan yang dilakukan dapat mengatur keuangan untuk membiayai aktifitas lembaga tertentu dan sesuai dengan rencana yang ditetapkan. Dan efisiensi adalah perbandingan yang terbaik antara masukan dan keluaran, atau antara daya dan hasil.
Kebijakan Pendidikan Islam Dalam era otonomi daerah
Authors: Rifa'i Moh.
Published: June 2019

Kebijakan-kebijakan mengenai pendidikan pada Madrasah di Negara Indonesia diputuskan, semuanya dalam rangka memperbaiki layanan dan kualitas Bangsa Indonesia saat ini dan di masa yang akan datang. Namun tentu hal seperti ini mendapatkan 2 respon yang berbeda yaitu antara positif dan negatif. Berkenaan dengan otonomi daerah yang dikenal pula dengan desentralisasi pendidikan membuat Madrasah harus memiliki strategi-strategi baik dalam mengelola layanan pendidikan yang dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat secara universal, sehingga muncul rasa kepuasan (satisfaction) masyarakat untuk dapat memberikan kontribusi kepada dirinya, orang lain, dan Negara Indonesia. Pembahasan (research) dalam artikel ini menggunakan kajian pustaka dan melalui beberapa observasi yang berkembang pada Madrasah saat ini.
PENGEMBANGAN DESAIN DAN PENDEKATAN PERENCANAAN (PLANNING) DALAM MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Abdurahman Abdurahman
Published: June 2019

Perencanaan pendidikan merupakan suatu proses penyusunan alternatif kebijaksanaan guna mengatasi persoalan yang akan dilaksanakan dalam rangka untuk mencapai tujuan pembangunan pendidikan nasional dengan mempertimbangkan kenyataan-kenyataan yang ada di bidang sosial, ekonomi, sosial, budaya, dan kebutuhan pembangunan secara menyeluruh terhadap pendidikan nasional. Perencanaan pendidikan yang bersifat rasional dan sistematik terhadap proses pengembangan pendidikan, bertujuan untuk menjadikan pendidikan menjadi lebih efektif dan efisien dalam menanggapi kebutuhan dan tujuan peserta didik.
Pengembangan Manajemen Mutu Pendidikan Islam Di Madrasah
Authors: Kurniawan Saeful
Published: June 2019

Salah satu hal penting dalam upaya peningkatan mutu pendidikan adalah pengembangan manajemen pendidikan. Lembaga pendidikan adalah pelaksana pendidikan terdepan sekaligus juga merupakan salah satu tolok ukur akan keberhasilan pendidikan terhadap sebuah bangsa, di samping itu juga output pendidikan dan hal-hal yang lainnya. Berangkat dari urgensi keberadaan lembaga pendidikan bagi keberhasilan pendidikan bangsa ini, maka sudah seharusnya pemerintah memberikan perhatian yang maksimal kepada seluruh lembaga pendidikan yang ada, termasuk pendidikan Islam di madrasah. Sebuah kebutuhan dan keharusan bahwa lembaga pendidikan harus senantiasa meningkatkan mutunya guna menghadapai persaingan global.
PERAN PONDOK PESANTREN DALAM MEMBINA KEBERAGAMAAN SANTRI
Authors: Faisol M.
Published: June 2019

Penelitian ini berupaya menggali lebih dalam tentang relasi masyarakat dengan pondok pesantren dan peran pondok pesantren dalam pembinaan keberagamaan santri. Pertanyaan utama yang ingin dijawab melalui penelitian ini adalah bagaimana perilaku keberagamaan santri dan bagaimana peran pondok pesantren dalam meningkatkan perilaku keberagamaan santri. Metode yang penulis gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan mulai bulan November 2017 di pondok pesantren Nurul Jadid melalui observasi dan pengamatan langsung. Temuan dalam penelitian ini diharapkan menjadi sumbangan pengetahuan dan menjadi rujukan bagi peneliti-peneliti selanjutnya untuk lebih disempurnakan lagi.
MANAJEMEN PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM
Authors: Huda Nurul
Published: June 2019

Dalam upaya meningkatkan mutu pendidikan, salah satu komponen penting di dalamnya adalah kurikulum. Kurikulum adalah suatu sistem yang mempunyai komponen-komponen yang saling berkaitan dan menunjang satu sama lain. Komponen-komponen kurikulum tersebut terdiri dari tujuan, materi pembelajaran, metode, dan evaluasi. Dalam bentuk sistem ini kurikulum akan berjalan menuju suatu tujuan pendidikan dengan adanya saling kerja sama di antara seluruh sub sistemnya. Jika salah satu dari variabel kurikulum tidak berfungsi dengan baik, maka sistem kurikulum akan berjalan kurang optimal. Selain itu dalam pelaksanaan kurikulum diperlukan suatu perencanaan dan pengorganisasian pada seluruh komponennya. Pada tulisan ini akan memaparkan manajemen pengembangan kurikulum yang dipandang dalam perspektif pendidikan Islam.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Membaca Al-Qur’an Peserta didik Melalui TPQ Sekolah
Authors: Munif Muhammad
Published: June 2019

Pembelajaran al-Qur’an kepada para peserta didik di SMP Bhakti Pertiwi Paiton Probolinggo melalui Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an (TPQ) sekolah merupakan salah satu carauntuk meningkatkan kompetensi siswa dalam membaca al-Qur’an. Kegiatan pembelajaran al-Qur’an di TPQ di SMP Bhakti Pertiwi Paiton meliputi tiga bagian, yaitu membaca teks secara bersama-sama I selama 10 menit, membaca teks secara individual selama 40 menit, dan membaca teks bersama-sama II selama 10 menit. Selanjutnya, untuk mengukur kompetensi bacaan al-Qur’an siswa setelah mengikuti proses pembelajaran di TPQ sekolah, guru melakukan evaluasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, dengan fokus penelitian (1) Upaya yang dilakukan oleh Lembaga Pendidikan SMP Bhakti Pertiwi untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca al-Qur’an peserta didik SMP Bhakti Pertiwi Paiton Probolinggo, (2) Proses pembelajaran membaca al-Qur’an di TPQ SMP Bhakti Pertiwi Paiton Probolinggo, (3) Hasil pembelajaran al-Qur’an di TPQ SMP Bhakti Pertiwi Paiton Probolinggo. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa setelah program ini dilaksanakan, para siswa mengalami peningkatan kompetensinya dalam membaca al-Qur’an. Para siswa dapat membaca al-Qur’an dengan tartil dan benar.
INSPIRING LEADERSHIP DAN TRANSFORMASI KELEMBAGAAN MENUJU PERGURUAN TINGGI ISLAM YANG UNGGUL
Authors: Abrori Husnan
Published: June 2019

Penelitian ini menyajikan tentang pola kepemimpinan inspiring leadership dalam mewujudkan transformasi kelembagaan Universitas Nurul Jadid Paiton menuju perguruan tinggi Islam yang unggul dan berdaya saing tinggi di tengah tantangan globalisasi dan tantangan demokrasi ke depan serta tingginya ekspektasi masyarakat terhadap Universitas Nurul Jadid maka menuntut lahirnya kepemimpinan yang mengedepankan akuntabilitas kinerja sehingga mampu menjadi inspirasi bagi semua. Kehadiran pemimpin yang memiliki transparansi, akuntabilitas tinggi akan menjadi generator penggerak semua personalia dalam organisasi untuk bekerja lebih maksimal sesuai prinsip-prinsip pengelolaan pendidikan yang baik (good governance), dengan demikian harapan untuk menjadi perguruan tinggi yang unggul dalam menciptakan dan mengembangkan kualitas sumber daya manusia berdaya saing tinggi akan terlaksana dengan baik. Aktualisasi dari pelayanan pendidikan bermutu dalam tata kelola yang baik dan akuntabel akan berdampak pada peningkatan kualitas proses transformasi sehingga akan menghasilkan output yang juga berkualitas. Mimpi ini harus tetap hidup dan tumbuh dengan subur dalam alam bawah sadar dan sanubari seorang pemimpin dengan teamnya untuk menemukan peta jalan lebih cepat menuju perguruan tinggi yang unggul, kompetitif dan marketable. Dalam paradigma pendidikan modern akuntabilitas adalah roh manajemen, dimana akuntabilitas itu terbagi menjadi dua yaitu akuntabilitas vertical dan akuntabilitas horizontal. Dalam akuntabilitas vertical maka perguruan tinggi sangat bertanggung jawab terhadap aspek yuridis formal yang ditetapkan pemerintah, sedangkan dalam akuntabilitas horizontal perguruan tinggi sangat bertanggung jawab pada aspek pelaksanaan program–program dengan baik sehingga menghasilkan lulusan yang berkualitas.
KERANGKA KERJA MANAJEMEN HUMAS DALAM LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Jailani Jailani
Published: June 2019

Educational institutions are grown by initiative, one of which is certainly inseparable in so much the contribution of the existence of a mature planning with the preparation of a strategy / concept of management framework to create a quality educational institution. This journal describes a public relations management framework within educational institutions ranging from Planning, Organizing, Actuating, and Controlling. Public affairs and lobbying are high status and strategically important strategic public relations. It is a field of public relations practice that produces high levels both scientifically and publicly concerning the role it perceives in supporting the company's strengths and impacts related to the functional legitimacy of democratic institutions. For this paper content analysis is done from academic journals to provide insight into how public affairs and lobbying have been theorized and researched within it public relations scholarship and to ascertain what level of wider public concern has been addressed. The findings include empirical confirmation of a low level of research activity in public affairs; that rhetorical stakeholders and theories are the most widely used theories, but far from the dominant paradigm
MEMBANGUN BUDAYA ORGANISASI BERBASIS RELIGIUS
Authors: Husni Muhammad , Puadi Hairul
Published: June 2019

Islamic as a religions of having standards and norms as a reference value follower. The values derived from thedoctrinesof religions was hitcertainly canbe applied live the lifeof the daily, includingin the organization. However islamicvalues inanything that canbe usedin buildingthe organization and how toimple mentthese values.Organizational cultureis builtwitha setthe with of valuet hatsurebyall behaviorinan organization ofit. Islamic as asou rceproc edureslso havethe valuest hatcanbe usedas building astrong the organizational of culture. The valuesin the organizationis also requiredto binding and ever yoneinthe organization to aunified whole.
HUBUNGAN PERSEPSI MAHASISWA PADA KINERJA DOSEN TERHADAP TINGKAT KELULUSAN MAHASISWA
Authors: Asri Yoana Nurul
Published: June 2019

Based on the low pass rate then made a research about the relationship of perceptions of lecturer performance with graduation rate of engineering students at the Nurtanio University. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling with the number of samples taken at random as many as 60 students who take physics courses. Obtained average results From the above statistical results seen as 92% of students agree that the lecturer already has a good readiness to teach. As many as 85% of students stated that lecturers already have material readiness. As many as 88% stated that the lecturer has discipline in teaching. For the category of evaluation of teaching as much as 83% of students stated that the lecturers have fulfilled. As many as 97% stated that the personality of lecturers in teaching in the classroom and personality outside the class is good. It's just for the correlation between courses with courses has lowest score as much as 68% said there was a positive correlation. Based on the result of pearson product moment test, the correlation between student's perception on lecturer performance has an effect on graduation rate of student with value equal to 0,625 in enough category.
CONTINUES IMPROVEMENT SEBAGAI UPAYA DALAM MENINGKATKAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN PEDESAAN
Authors: Rusdi Rusdi
Published: June 2019

Continues Improvement is very important to improve everything, especially educational institutions, in improving the quality of rural education requires seriousness, because the institutions in rural areas are all good from infrastructure, teachers (teachers), quality of education, and so forth.Because of minimizing the lack of education in the village with education in the city, the author tries to provide solutions through Continues Improvement as an effort to stabilize the quality of education which is very concerning.There are several stages in improving the quality of education through Continues Improvement, which first determines problems, determines solutions, implements solutions, and evaluates, so that is the stage that a liaeder must do in improving the quality of education.
Prevention of juvenile delinquency
Authors: Sudarmono Muh. Aidil
Published: June 2019

This study aims to find out the forms of juvenile delinquency, the factors that cause juvenile delinquency and the ways or efforts to overcome juvenile delinquency at public senior high schools in Bantaeng regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The study employed a qualitative study by applying the phenomenology approach. The data source consisted of 20 people, namely three headmasters, seven counseling guidance teachers, two student’s parents, and eight students. Data collection methods consisted of observation, interview, and documentation. Data analysis technique was carried out through three stages, namely: data reduction, data display, and concluding. The study results indicated that the forms of juvenile delinquency were in the forms of delinquency which cause physical casualties, i.e., fighting; which cause material casualties, i.e., smoking, blackmail, drinking liquor, and consuming drugs; and that were against the status, i.e., absent and truant in attending the class and school. The factors that cause juvenile delinquency were internal factors including lack of interest, lack of awareness, and the weak of self-control. External factors included the family environment, the school environment, and the community environment. The efforts to overcome juvenile delinquency were a preventive and curative attempt. Curative efforts include religious, family, and coaching approaches. The curative effort includes mediating the causes of juvenile delinquency, talking through parents, making statements, making resumes, giving opportunities to present religious speeches by the forms of delinquency made, providing sanctions for cleaning mosques, toilets, and standing in the field. Also, this study recommended allowing smoking made from cow dung and HVS papers for students who smoke.
Student difficulties in solving covariational problems
Authors: Sandie S , Purwanto P , Subanji S , Hidayanto Erry
Published: June 2019

This study discusses the difficulties of students in solving covariational problems. The study was conducted on 25 students with 6th semester studies who had completed calculus courses. Students are asked to verbalize what they think while solving problems (aloud think). Next, students are interviewed with an in-depth interview technique to explore the thinking process. The results showed 88% of students had difficulties when given covariational problems. Students are familiar with mathematical problems with counting operations. When given a problem without number information, students experience difficulties
The learners’ needs on local cultural contents of reading professional context textbook at English program study
Authors: Girik Allo Markus Deli , Taula’bi’ Nilma , Trika Sudarsih Elim
Published: June 2019

Curriculum development comprises a process to meet learners’ needs leading to learners’ learning improvement. For that reason, curriculum developers should gather as much information as possible toward the learners’ needs. This study aims to reveal the learners’ needs on local cultural based-textbook in learning Reading Professional Context at the English department of Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI) Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. This study employed qualitative with survey design. One-hundred-and-fifty-five learners of English program study of UKI Toraja participated in this study. The instruments used in this study are questionnaire and semi structured-interview. The technique of analyzing data applied in this research is descriptive analysis in the form of calculation and percentage, and in analyzing the qualitative data (interview), the researcher used cyclical data analysis. This study showed that the students’ need a learning objective to understand beliefs, norms, values, and social practices in Toraja for maintaining Torajan Culture and avoiding misunderstanding across the culture. This study also indicates that the students’ need themes about the cultural pattern in Toraja for learning materials include beliefs, values, norms, and social practices in Toraja. Besides, this study revealed that students’ need learning strategies and evaluation. Learning strategies are rooted in activities/exercises on the material content and the number of students. On-time evaluation is necessary during the process and at the end of the lesson.
The implications of Acemoglu and Robinson’s critical junctures and the weight of history on the Nigeria socio-political development
Authors: Benjamin Anyim Anyim , Enekwachi O Marygrace , Onyinyechi Oko Jacinta , Mayowa Samuel Omole , Anyim-Ben Francisca
Published: June 2019

The study focused on ‘the implications of Acemoglu and Robinson’s critical junctures and the weight of history on the Nigeria socio-political development: a philosophical analysis.’ The study explored the critical periods and moments of the country’s socio-political development by interpreting and interrogating events and establishing the necessary connections of such events as related to the political development of Nigeria. The study also analysed the various critical junctures in Nigeria like the independence, the first military coup, the Nigerian-Biafra civil war, annulment of June 12 1993 general election hence its implications to the critical juncture of Nigeria socio-political development in that the most significant challenge this country has faced in every crucial juncture is the kind of leaders that emerged. They continued and consolidated on the extractive institution created by the previous leaders and have not taken it as their moral responsibility to change the trajectory of the nation. The study concluded thus, building inclusive economic and political institutions at every critical juncture is an economic transformation answer for Nigeria’s socio-political development and human flourishing everywhere in the country and at all time. Finally, the study recommended that ‘inclusive institutions’ are akin and pivotal for the realization of prosperity and human thriving.
Suicide: A look Through
Authors: Varghese Abin , Jose Sam , George Gigini
Published: June 2019

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. A thorough review on various factors leading to suicide are vital parameters helping the government and policy makers to tailor readymade interventions. The multifactorial risks associated with suicide is hindering the public health delivery system globally since it is not possible to isolate and deliver a few interventions in preventing suicide but a comprehension of all the risk factors of suicide are essential. The purpose of study was to identify the multiple risk factors of suicide. Furhermore the collaboration of governmental agencies especially the public health department along with multiple agencies is crucial to attain a fruitful result in preventing suicide.
Correcting the Anteroposterior Discrepancy of Class Ⅱ Patient with Overject by the Vertical Control of Miniscrew
Authors: Hu Xiaolei , Wu Xiaomian
Published: June 2019

Background: While various orthodontic appliances were designed to manage the anteroposterior and vertical discrepancy, miniscrew was one of the powerful appliances and was widely utilized as anchorage to treatment the anteroposterior relationship.
Method and Result: In the study we treated the severe Class Ⅱ skeletal discrepancy subject with protrude upper incisors and mandibular hypoplasia by the vertical control with the miniscrew. After two years treatment, all the objectives were achieved. The skeletal Class Ⅱ discrepancy was improved (ANB 6.3), the protrude upper incisors were treated (U1 angulation 92.8, U1-L1 120.7) and the occlusive plan was leveled (Occ Plane 8.2). Class Ⅰ molars and canines relationship were obtained.
Conclusion: The vertical control was vital for the correction of anteroposterior discrepancy. The anteroposterior, vertical and transverse dimension and the time, especially the long term of post-treatment stability, interacts with each other.
Peculiarities of strategic management of enterprises of
forest complex of Ukraine
Authors: Dubas Rostislav , Kamratov Sergii
Published: June 2019

Subject of research – a set of organizational and economic relations
that arise in the process of implementing an effective system of
strategic management at the enterprise forest complex. The purpose of
writing the article is to justify the mechanisms of implementing an
effective system of strategic management of the forestry enterprise and
directions for its improvement by assessing the implementation of
production plans of the enterprise. Methodology of work –
system-structural and comparative analyzes (for the formation of the
mechanism of an effective system of strategic enterprise management), a
systematic approach to the knowledge of economic phenomena (assessment
of the ecological and economic function of the left economy). In the
process of research, the method of economic analysis (determining the
indicators of strategic management of the production activities of the
enterprise) were used. The results of the work – the proposed
assessment of the system of strategic management of the production
activities of the forest enterprise of Ukraine in terms of monetary and
natural indicators, associated with the implementation of production
plans of the enterprise in the long run, which allows to monitor the
most important directions of strategic management of the enterprise
activity, to detect in the dynamics of deviation of the planned and
actual indicators and optimize them in the future work of the
enterprise. Conclusions – proved the peculiarity of the activity of the
forestry enterprise, which is associated with the long-term period of
forestry and corresponding forestry activities and measures, reflected
in the need for strategic planning of production indicators of the
enterprise (for 5-10 years) with a view to their implementation during
a certain forest-taxisation period. The proposed methodology for
assessing the implementation of plans for production in monetary and
natural measurements by the enterprise can justify the effectiveness /
ineffectiveness of the system of strategic management of the production
activity of the forest enterprise enterprise in relation to the
comparison of the performed indicators of the plan in the natural
meters and the planned financial costs for its realization.
DYNC1I1 Promotes the Proliferation and Migration of Gastric Cancer by Up-Regulating IL-6 Expression
Authors: Gong Li-Bao , Wen Ti , Li Zhi , Xin Xing , Che Xiao-Fang , Wang Jin , Liu Yun-Peng , Qu Xiu-Juan
Published: June 2019

Gastric cancer is one of the top five malignant tumors worldwide. At present, the molecular mechanisms of gastric cancer progression are still not completely clear. Cytoplasmic dynein regulates intracellular transport and mitotic spindle localization, and its abnormal function is crucial for tumorigenesis, promotes tumor cell cycle progression, and tumor migration. DYNC1I1 is an important binding subunit of cytoplasmic dynein. However, studies on DYNC1I1 in tumors are currently limited. In the current study, we found that high DYNC1I1 expression in gastric cancer is associated with poor prognosis and is an independent prognostic factor. DYNC1I1 promoted the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo. DYNC1I1 also upregulated IL-6 expression by increasing NF-κB nuclear translocation. Collectively, these data revealed an important role for the DYNC1I1-driven IL-6/STAT pathway in gastric cancer proliferation and migration, suggesting that DYNC1I1 may be a potential therapeutic target for gastric cancer.
Inhibition of Bacterial and Fungal Biofilm Formation by 675 Extracts from Microalgae and Cyanobacteria
Authors: Cepas Virginio , López Yuly , Gabasa Yaiza , Martins Clara B. , Ferreira Joana D. , Correia Maria J. , Santos Lília M.A. , Oliveira Flávio , Ramos Vitor , Reis Mariana , Castelo-Branco Raquel , Morais João , Vasconcelos Vitor , Probert Ian , Guilloud Emilie , Mehiri Mohamed , Soto Sara M.
Published: June 2019

Bacterial biofilms are complex biological systems that are difficult to eradicate at a medical, industrial, or environmental level. Biofilms confer bacteria protection against external factors and antimicrobial treatments. Taking into account that about 80% of human infections are caused by bacterial biofilms, the eradication of these structures is a great priority. Biofilms are resistant to old-generation antibiotics, which has led to the search for new antimicrobials from different sources, including deep oceans/seas. In this study, 675 extracts obtained from 225 cyanobacteria and microalgae species (11 phyla and 6 samples belonging to unknown group) were obtained from different culture collections: The Blue Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology Culture Collection (LEGE-CC), the Coimbra Collection of Algae (ACOI) from Portugal, and the Roscoff Culture Collection (RCC) from France. The largest number of samples was made up of the microalgae phylum Chlorophyta (270) followed by Cyanobacteria (261). To obtain a large range of new bioactive compounds, a method involving three consecutive extractions (hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol) was used. The antibiofilm activity of extracts was determined against seven different bacterial species and two Candida strains in terms of minimal biofilm inhibitory concentration (MBIC). The highest biofilm inhibition rates (%) were achieved against Candida albicans and Enterobacter cloacae. Charophyta, Chlorophyta, and Cyanobacteria were the most effective against all microorganisms. In particular, extracts of Cercozoa phylum presented the lowest MBIC50 and MBIC90 values for all the strains except C. albicans.
Assessing the Effect of Nano Hydrophobic Silane Silica on Aggregate-Bitumen Interface Bond Strength in the Spring-Thaw Season
Authors: Guo Wei , Guo Xuedong , Li Jilu , Li Yingsong , Sun Mingzhi , Dai Wenting
Published: June 2019

In the asphalt–aggregate system, the aggregate-bitumen interface cohesive and adhesive bond determine the mechanical properties of asphalt pavement. The presence of moisture leading to adhesive failure at the binder-aggregate interface and/or cohesive failure within the binder or binder-filler mastic is the main mechanisms of moisture damage in the spring-thaw season. In order to evaluate the effect of nano hydrophobic silane silica (NHSS) on aggregate-bitumen interface bond strength in the spring-thaw season, an aggregate-bitumen interface bond strength test was proposed to quantify the interface bond strength of base asphalt and NHSS modified asphalt. Then, the effect of temperature, freeze-thawing cycles and moisture on aggregate-bitumen interface shear strength of base asphalt and NHSS modified asphalt was also discussed. The results illustrated that the shear failure dominated the aggregate-bitumen interface bonding failure in the spring-thaw season, and temperature and moisture had a significant effect on interface shear strength of modified and unmodified asphalt. Moreover, the addition of NHSS could increase the aggregate-bitumen interface shear strength under any working conditions. Furthermore, the moisture damage model of aggregate-bitumen interface shear strength of base asphalt (BA) and NHSS modified asphalt was established based on a research method combining numerical calculations and laboratory tests.
Evaluation of Moist Static Energy in a Simulated Tropical Cyclone
Authors: Yu Lijun , Wu Shuhui , Ma Zhanhong
Published: June 2019

The characteristics of moist static energy (MSE) and its budget in a simulated tropical cyclone (TC) are examined in this study. Results demonstrate that MSE in a TC system is enhanced as the storm strengthens, primarily because of two mechanisms: upward transfer of surface heat fluxes and subsequent warming of the upper troposphere. An inspection of the interchangeable approximation between MSE and equivalent potential temperature (θe) suggests that although MSE is capable of capturing overall structures of θe, some important features will still be distorted, specifically the low-MSE pool outside the eyewall. In this low-MSE region, from the budget analysis, the discharge of MSE in the boundary layer may even surpass the recharge of MSE from the ocean. Unlike the volume-averaged MSE, the mass-weighted MSE in a fixed volume following the TC shows no apparent increase as the TC intensifies, because the atmosphere becomes continually thinner accompanying the warming of the storm. By calculating a mass-weighted volume MSE budget, the TC system is found to export MSE throughout its lifetime, since the radial outflow overwhelms the radial inflow. Moreover, the more intensified the TC is, the more export of MSE there tends to be. The input of MSE by surface heat fluxes is roughly balanced by the combined effects of radiation and lateral export, wherein a great majority of the imported MSE is reduced by radiation, while the export of MSE from the TC system to the environment accounts for only a small portion.
Multi-Criteria Approach for Selecting Optimal Dozer Type in Open-Cast Coal Mining
Authors: Jankovic Ivan , Djenadic Stevan , Ignjatovic Dragan , Jovancic Predrag , Subaranovic Tomislav , Ristovic Ivica
Published: June 2019

In a continuous system of production in open-cast coal mining, in addition to the basic machinery which consists of highly productive machines (bucket-wheel excavators, bucket-chain excavators, spreaders, conveyor-belt transporters, etc.) that provide an uninterrupted exploitation of mineral ores, the usage of auxiliary machinery is also necessary. The auxiliary machinery provides the possibility of using the capacities of basic machinery adequately and timely. Further, it must be mentioned that the auxiliary machinery generates up to 20% of the total mining expenses. Dozers are the most commonly used machines. Choosing the adequate dozer of the right type and manufacturer is of great importance and can be made easier by carrying out an analysis of the existent operational-exploitative parameters. In this paper, the method of grading the operational-exploitative parameters of dozer is defined. The choice of the optimal type of dozer was conducted by using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP).
γ-Glutamyltransferase Variability and the Risk of Mortality, Myocardial Infarction, and Stroke: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study
Authors: Chung Hye Soo , Lee Ji Sung , Kim Jung A. , Roh Eun , Lee You Bin , Hong So Hyeon , Yoo Hye Jin , Baik Sei Hyun , Kim Nan Hee , Seo Ji A , Kim Sin Gon , Kim Nam Hoon , Choi Kyung Mook
Published: June 2019

Although it has been suggested that the γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) level is an indicator of cardiometabolic disorders, there is no previous study to evaluate the implication of GGT variability on the development of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, all-cause mortality, and cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related mortality. GGT variability was measured as the coefficient variance (GGT-CV), standard deviation (GGT-SD), and variability independent of the mean (GGT-VIM). Using the population-based Korean National Health Insurance Service-Health Screening Cohort, we followed 158,736 Korean adults over a median duration of 8.4 years. In multivariable Cox proportional hazard analysis, the risk of mortality, MI, and stroke showed a stepwise increase according to the quartiles of GGT-CV, GGT-SD or GGT-VIM. In the highest quartile of GGT-CV compared to the lowest quartile after adjusting for confounding variables including mean GGT, the hazard ratios (HRs) for incident MI, stroke, mortality, and CVD-related mortality were 1.19 (95% confidence interval (CI), 1.06–1.34; p < 0.001), 1.20 (95% CI, 1.10–1.32; p < 0.001), 1.41 (95% CI, 1.33–1.51; p < 0.001), and 1.52 (95% CI, 1.30–1.78; p < 0.001), respectively, which were similar or even higher compared with those associated with total cholesterol variability. This is the first study to demonstrate that high GGT variability is associated with increased risk of MI, stroke, all-cause mortality, and CVD-related mortality in the general population.