bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reciprocal Prefix ko- in Loloda Language, North Halmahera
Authors: Gane Maklon - , Abdullah Wakit , Purnanto Dwi
Published: September 2019

This research aimed to describe the morphological process which focused on reciprocal prefix ko- and to find the word class of the base word that could attach with that prefix in Loloda language. The sources of data were Loloda language used by Lolodanese in the field research. The data were clauses or sentences that contained base word with reciprocal prefix ko-. The data obtained through several methods and techniques, such as observation and conversation, elicitation technique, recording, taking notes, and introspection technique. Introspection technique was used because the researcher is the speaker of this language. The data were analyzed by a qualitative descriptive method. The researchers used morphologic perspective to analyze the data. The results show that reciprocal prefix can attach with base words that have vocal /o/ in the first syllable. Moreover, there are several categories of the base word can attach with reciprocal prefix ko- such as the verb, noun or noun phrase, adjective, and interrogative. The function of the reciprocal prefix is to form the active verb.
Riding Out the Storm: Out-of-Field Teaching Practice in Indonesia
Authors: Rahayu Esti , Osman Shuki
Published: September 2019

As out-of-field teachers existence led to change in teachers, this research aimed to explore their commitment to learning and teaching, and how their schools supported them. Five Indonesian teachers who started teaching as out-of-field teachers and their school leaders were interviewed for this research. The qualitative case study was employed to explore the problem through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the initial commitment to teaching, learning, and growing is an investment for further actions throughout the teaching practice. The schools provide necessary assistance through the induction and during their in-service in the provided and requested professional learning, being trusted and acknowledged by school leaders, and having resourceful colleagues. From their schools’ support, the out-of-field teachers become more knowledgeable and remain as teachers for an extended time.
Effects of Edmodo-Assisted Process Writing with the Problematized Scaffolding on the Quality of Students’ Writing
Authors: Sumarno Wahyu Kyestiati
Published: September 2019

This research explored the effects of Edmodo-assisted process writing with the problematized scaffolding on the quality of students’ writing. Quasi-Experimental research with one-group pre-posttest was utilized as the research design. The subjects of this research were the second-semester students of the English Department at the Islamic University of Darul ‘Ulum, Lamongan. There were 13 students in the class, and all of them took part in this research. In every seven meetings, they were receiving writing instruction using traditional and Edmodo-assisted process writing with problematized scaffolding respectively. To collect the data, pre-and-posttest were conducted to both class conditions. An interview was also done in the experimental class to capture the students’ perception after the implementation of Edmodo. Dependent and independent t-tests were utilized to analyze the data collected. The interview was analyzed qualitatively to support the findings. Results of the analysis indicate that the use of Edmodo-assisted process writing with problematized scaffolding significantly improves the students’ writing skills and that the students’ score improvement is significantly higher than in the traditional class. Therefore, the usage of this media is highly recommended.
Critical Thinking-Related Challenges to Academic Writing: A Case of Indonesian Postgraduate Students at a UK University
Authors: Samanhudi Udi , Linse Caroline
Published: September 2019

This research reported Indonesian students’ perspectives on challenges in writing a critical academic essay and factors causing those challenges in a university in the UK. It was a qualitative method in nature and used a semi-structured interviewing technique with open-ended questions as the main method for data collection. The results indicate four main problems the participants’ encountered in relation to critical thinking realization in their essay writing which include clarity of ideas presented, lack of critical analysis, lack of critical evaluation, and lack of precision. This research also finds three important factors causing those problems of critical thinking realization by the students in their essay writings namely lack critical awareness, lack of understanding of the critical thinking concept, and differences of academic requirements between Indonesian and British context. This research is expectedly useful as an input in the re-design of syllabi and in the improvement of writing instruction that aims to promote especially international Indonesian students’ critical thinking in university-level education, in line with properly addressing students’ needs and developing CT pedagogy in the site.
Willingness to Communicate in English of Non-English Major University Students in Indonesia
Authors: Subekti Adaninggar Septi
Published: September 2019

This research was conducted to investigate the willingness to communicate (WTC) of Indonesian learners of English as a second language (L2) at the university level. It was conducted based on several rationales. WTC in L2 was often regarded as the primary goal of language instructions, and there might be various factors influencing WTC in L2 and the two so-called strongest factors, namely learners’ perceived communication competence and communication apprehension, need to be investigated further to find out the degree to which they affected learners’ WTC. Besides, Indonesian learners’ low frequency of English use outside classroom contexts might lead them to be unwilling to make actual communication in English. Through probability random sampling, a total of 276 non-English major university students participated in the study, the data of which were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, correlation and regression, in SPSS 21. This research finds that learners have reported a high level of WTC, their perceived communication competence is found to be a strong predictor of learners’ WTC, communication apprehension is found to be correlated with WTC in just a moderate level, and despite experts’ supports on the importance of WTC in L2 learning, it surprisingly cannot predict learners’ L2 achievement.
The Identification of Slurs and Swear Words in Bronte Sisters’ Novels
Authors: Suryanovika Citra , Negara Irma Manda
Published: September 2019

This research aimed at identifying the categories of slurs, presenting how swear words expressed in male or female characters of Bronte sisters’ novels, and examining the social status scale in presenting slurs. The research was a qualitative content analysis of which process was categorizing, comparing, and concluding. The researchers employed MAXQDA 2018.1 (the data analysis tool) for analyzing the samples of five female and male main characters of the novel of Emily Bronte (Wuthering Heights), Charlotte Bronte (Jane Eyre), and Anne Bronte (The Tenant of Wildfell Hall). The research has shown three out of nine Thurlow’s pejorative items (social personality, phallocentric, and sexist), the possible formation of social personality slurs, the identification of swear words for showing speakers’ emotional states, and the influence of social status scale on the expression of slurs. It proves that slurs and swear words are used to deliver a derogatory attitude. The sexist slurs are not only delivered from male characters to female characters, but it is also found in Catherine Earnshaw targeting Nelly although they have similar gender background (female). Slurs are found in the characters from both high and low social rank since the plot develops the relationship amongst the characters. One unexpected finding is the different swear words between the characters. Swear words found in the novel are not only dominated by the word devil, damn, or by hell, but also the word deuce and humbug. The varied swear words proves that the male characters do not dominantly produce swear words, but also euphemistic expression.
“Check Your Face(Book) on Page…”: Unpacking the Pedagogical Potentialities of English Teachers’ Wall Posts
Authors: Gatcho Al Ryanne Gabonada , Hajan Bonjovi Hassan
Published: September 2019

This research aimed to show an increasingly digitized world where technology continued to revolutionize how human interactions were enacted, so the teachers must transcend educational boundaries to provide quality education that was responsive to the needs of the 21st-century society. This research examined the Facebook wall postings of selected English senior high school teachers in Metro Manila, Philippines. Using thematic analysis, the research investigated and analyzes these Facebook posts (wall posts) to identify whether teachers; (1) could potentially initiate communication (student-teacher interaction, in particular online/via Facebook) and (2) used such social network site for academic/instructional purposes. Main themes identify in the student-teacher interaction are gratitude and appreciation, longing, interest, and status, while those that are recorded in the teachers’ wall posts are announcements, student activity documentation, and extra-curricular activities. The findings of this research help establish the importance of technology integration in the field of teaching and learning English as a second language. Moreover, the research is pivotal in the resurfacing of constructivism in education and the emergence of new communication norms brought about by technological innovations.
The Optimal Age of the Second-First Language Acquisition: The Relationship of Language and Physical-Motor Development
Authors: Setiawan Budi
Published: September 2019

This research highlighted the language and physical-motor relationship and aimed to find the optimal age for the beginning of the second-first language (2L1) acquisition. The respondents of this research were 50 millennial generations of Chinese families whose children were 0-5 years old. Some children could communicate in Chinese and Indonesian language. Chinese-Indonesian families were chosen by considering their bilingual. This research employed qualitative data which were collected from observations and questionnaires given to parents. The collected data were analyzed by classifying the data into some specific intervals of age based on the language milestones. This research finds that the highest frequency of the beginning in the simultaneous second-first language education is at 13-15 months. This research also proves that the age between 13-15 months is an optimal age to begin educating the second language regarded as the first language for bilingual families.
The Use of Commercial Advertisement to Teach University Students in English for Specific Purpose Context
Authors: Utami Fajar Dwi , Tyas Mei Ardaning , Mustika Nurika
Published: September 2019

This research aimed to propose multimodal-based English teaching through video for university students majoring in marketing management through project-based learning. Teaching English for university students are belonging to the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). It needs special treatments due to the fact that ESP students have different needs for English use for their future jobs, since the industrial revolution 4.0 typically affected the economic area. For presenting the research, the qualitative research design was employed. This research used interpretive analysis in the context of discourse analysis. The commercial advertisement video was analyzed in terms of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) and semiotic features of multimodal discourse analysis. The analysis results of the video show that semiotic features are more powerful than linguistics aspects in promoting goods well. The video is expectedly used to teach language for promotion to the university students, particularly in marketing management majors. The teaching-learning process would be guided by the use of project-based learning method so that the outcomes would be in the form of the promotional video which employs both linguistics and semiotic features.
The Discrimination against Women Reflected in Novels Entrok, Maryam, And Pasung Jiwa by Okky Madasari
Authors: Suryaningrum Sumarah - , Suwandi Sarwiji , Waluyo Herman J
Published: September 2019

This research aimed to find out the discrimination against women in Indonesia, especially reflected in novels Entrok, Maryam, and Pasung Jiwa written by Okky Madasari. Over centuries, women in Indonesia had faced various forms of discrimination that happened because of the strong influence of patriarchal culture, norms, customs, and even religion. That viewpoint then caused men and women to have different roles, both biologically and socially. Women had roles to keep house, family, and children, meanwhile, men had roles to provide for living and protection to the family. The discrimination problem, especially for women, was still the most discussed topic due to the lack of public awareness about women’s roles in community life. This research was a descriptive qualitative research using feminism approach. The data in this research were in the forms of sentences, paragraphs, dialogues, and discourses that reflect discrimination against women. The data analysis technique used in this research was content analysis. The research result shows that there is discrimination towards women in the sectors of economic and social based on the utterances from these three novels by Okky Madasari.
Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of pulmonary atresia in combination with
left atrial isomerism
Authors: M Medvedev, M.V. Kubrina, O.S. Zarubina et all
Published: September 2019

Two cases of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of left atrial isomerism in the second trimester of gestation is
presented. These two cases were in combination with pulmonary atresia and right aortic arch. Left atrial isomerism
was identify by the digit-like shape of the left and right atrial appendages. The pulmonary atresia was identified
on the basis of reverse flow in small pulmonary artery. A right aortic was identified by “U”-shaped confluence
of aorta and ductus arteriosus in view of three vessels and trachea. The trachea was located between the vessels.
The pregnancies were terminated and prenatal diagnosis was conformed at autopsy
The case of early prenatal diagnosis of vesico-allantoic cyst
in conjunction with Edwards syndrome
Authors: M.A. Ivko, T.L. Servatovich , L.K. Pobedinskaya
Published: September 2019

The case of early prenatal diagnosis of vesico-allantoic cyst in conjunction with Edwards syndrome is presented. Diagnosis was established at 12 weeks of gestation. During the screening of fetal survey further revealed
the absence stomach in a typical place, abnormal position of the right foot. Prenatal karyotyping is peformed,
fetal karyotype — 47,XY+18. After prenatal counseling pregnancy was terminated. Postmortem examination
confirmed the prenatal diagnosis.
Right ventricular aneurysm. Ectohic thymus in the right ventricle
of fetal heart
Authors: A.V. Makogon , I.V. Andrushina , D.A. Chernova
Published: September 2019

Objectives. The case of the right ventriclar aneurysm is presented. Pregnancy was terminated due to medical
conditions. Autopsy was performed.
Materials and Results. On carrying out the fetal ultrasound, a fingerlike protrusion with a wide neck, measuring 4  4 mm, was found in the right ventricular apex. There was pericardial effusion. The aneurysm wall was
represented by the ectopic thymus tissue.
Conclusions. Aneurysm and diverticulum of the fetal heart are dangerous disorders. The rate of fetal
complications during pregnancy is high. The diagnosis of aneurysm/diverticulum may be made in the prenatal
period. The prognosis of the survivors significantly differs between patients. Infants with no change in size of
aneurysm/diverticulum had a normal development and no adverse events during follow-up. It is important to
remember about different aetiology of fetal anomalies.
“The black box” of nonviable pregnancy in early gestation
Authors: Å.S. Emelyanenko , A.Yu. Blinov , T.M. Volkovskaya
Published: September 2019

The modern sonographic approach to define miscarriage in early pregnancy was shown in the article.
Ultrasound diagnostic and prognostic criteria of nonviable pregnancy in early gestation were introduced. Special attention was paid to the examination`s algorithm and repeatability of ultrasound scans with suspicion of
intrauterine pregnancy of uncertain viability. Also the consequences of non-following the stringent ultrasound
criteria, which lead to the abortions of potentially normal pregnancies were described. Furthermore, the authors
highlighted the importance of safety regulation`s aspects in ultrasound examination in early gestation. The conclusion of the importance and need in following the uniform methodological criteria in diagnostics of nonviable
pregnancy has been drawn according to the analysis of world experience.
Beckwith — Wiedemann syndrome in the second trimester fetus
Authors: I.V. Novikova, N.A. Venchikova, T.M. Krytskaya et all
Published: September 2019

A case of Beckwith — Wiedemann syndrome in a 19 weeks fetus aborted after prenatal diagnosis is reported.
Sonographic examination demonstrated fetal overgrowth and omphalocele. Prenatal diagnosis was verified after
termination of pregnancy.
A rare case of epignatus in the fetus
Authors: N.V. Mashinets, V.N. Demidov, Y.L. Podurovskaya et all
Published: September 2019

We present a review of the literature and own case report of prenatal diagnosis of epignatus at 31 week of
gestation. Ultrasound of the fetus revealed a massive formation of solid structure of the blubber of the mouth.
The size of epignatus was 3,0  3,0  2,8 cm, intratumoral blood flow was not determined, the amount of amniotic fluid was normal. With the progression of pregnancy the tumor size has not increased. After the birth
the neonate was an independent breath. Carried out surgical treatment with a positive effect. The diagnosis of
epignatus confirmed by histological examination.
História Ambiental dos Imigrantes Italianos e seus Descendentes na Região de Colonização Italiana no Vale do Taquari/RS
Authors: Trombini Janaíne , Laroque Luís Fernando da Silva
Published: September 2019

Os imigrantes italianos que chegaram a partir das últimas décadas do século XIX no Rio Grande do Sul e no Vale do Taquari são provenientes do norte da Itália e foram instalados na porção territorial entre os vales do Rio Caí e das Antas. O Vale do Taquari é uma região composta por 36 municípios, dividida em seis microrregiões e situada na porção centro-leste do Rio Grande do Sul. O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a história ambiental dos imigrantes italianos e seus descendentes na região de colonização italiana no Vale do Taquari. A metodologia da pesquisa é qualitativa e os procedimentos metodológicos consistiram na revisão bibliográfica, pesquisa documental e de campo com famílias de descendência italiana. Os dados levantados e analisados demonstraram que a história ambiental deste grupo étnico acarretou impactos ao ambiente por meio da derrubada e queima da mata, diminuição de espécies animais e pela rotação dos cultivos.
O Conflito Ambiental entre Extrativismo e Conservação do Caranguejo-Uçá na Estação Ecológica de Guaraqueçaba, Brasil
Authors: Arantes Ana Carolina Vitorio , Spínola Juliana Lima , Teixeira Cristina Frutuoso
Published: September 2019

O extrativismo do caranguejo-uçá é importante para a composição da renda de vilas pesqueiras do litoral norte do Paraná. Este recurso ocupa manguezais, parte deles protegidos pela Estação Ecológica (ESEC) de Guaraqueçaba. Embora este extrativismo realizado por pescadores artesanais seja tolerado na ESEC, ele é restringido por legislação de ordenamento pesqueiro vigente na região, instituindo o conflito ambiental entre pescadores e órgãos ambientais. Para mediá-lo e subsidiar a proposta de elaboração de termo de compromisso, o órgão gestor da ESEC promoveu um diagnóstico da atividade com a participação dos pescadores. Este artigo analisa o conflito ambiental frente à proposta de elaboração do termo, a partir do discurso de seus atores e da observação de situações de negociação entre eles. Mediante discordâncias, o processo de elaboração do termo dinamizou o conflito existente, alterou interações entre seus atores e proporcionou a revisão dos objetos de disputa em torno do uso da ESEC.
Experiências e Práticas Científicas de Cultivo Agrícola na Colônia Orfanológica Blasiana no Século XIX
Authors: Cardoso Júnior Hamilton Matos
Published: September 2019

A Colônia Orfanológica Blasiana (1881-1895) foi uma instituição voltada para a instrução de crianças negras desvalidas, que também se empenhou em modernizar e diversificar práticas de produção agrícola. Procurou aplicar técnicas inovadoras de cultivo em substituição aos métodos rotineiros de cultivo agrícola. Recebeu visitas de autoridades políticas e religiosas, bem como de jornalistas que deixaram relatos sobre as atividades agrícolas praticadas na instituição, tais como: as formas de plantio, de irrigação e sobre o que se cultivava. Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar essa instituição por meio de citações em jornais oitocentistas, contribuindo para os estudos sobre a modernização agrícola em Goiás. Para isso, recorreu-se à pesquisa bibliográfica e análise de documentos arquivados na Biblioteca Nacional. Conclui-se que a Colônia Orfanológica Blasiana foi uma instituição pioneira voltada a práticas de experimentação de técnicas inovadoras no cultivo agrícola, introduzindo novos conceitos, métodos e culturas no espaço agrário em Goiás.
Arranjo Institucional e Socioprodutivo Correlações e Sustentabilidade: Um Estudo de Caso no Município de Salvador, Bahia
Authors: Santos Luciane Cristina Ribeiro dos , Sampaio Carlos Alberto Cioce , Procopiuck Mario , Silva Francisca de Paula Santos da , Panke Raquel
Published: September 2019

Entende-se por Arranjos Produtivos Locais uma teia de emaranhados entre a esfera governamental e a sociedade civil organizada, pressupondo este como condicionante sine qua non para estabelecer estratégias para o desenvolvimento territorial sustentável, tal como sugere o Turismo de Base Comunitária (TBC). O objetivo deste artigo é identificar se o projeto TBC Cabula configura-se como arranjo institucional e socioprodutivo. A pesquisa foi realizada na região do Cabula, localizado no município de Salvador, Bahia. Aplicaram-se instrumentos metodológicos de abordagem qualitativa, utilizando a técnica de entrevistas estruturadas e semiestruturadas e observações de campo. Como resultado verificou-se que o projeto TBC Cabula compreende o enfoque de economia solidária, por meio de um arranjo institucional e socioprodutivo, que promove espaços de aprendizagem social, ambiental e política. Nestes espaços são realizadas diversas ações, a exemplo de eventos, feiras e oficinas, propiciando uma ambiência fértil para a vivência de diferentes atores da sociedade em direção à efetiva sustentabilidade.
Índice do Impacto da Pegada D’água (Ipa)
Authors: Rosales-Mendoza Ronaldo , Mota Maria Aurora Santos de
Published: September 2019

Fatores usados com frequência no cálculo da avaliação monetária dos prejuízos nas inundações são: a altura da lâmina d’água ou local na zona inundada, velocidade, a permanência (duração), a frequência, e, carga dos sólidos acarreados. O primeiro fator, é intitulado de diferentes maneiras, esses diferentes títulos são concentrados em “pegada d’água”, referindo-se ao rastro que fica depois de um alagamento ou inundação, como evidência do fato. Devido à necessidade de ter um valor que possa diminuir as discrepâncias e incertezas no cálculo dos prejuízos e conciliar os interesses dos usuários, é que se propõe o Índice do Impacto da Pegada d’água (Ipa). Este índice foi determinado a partir da análise da precipitação ocorrida no período 2000-2016 em duas cidades, identificando os eventos extremos pela técnica do percentil, comparando os resultados com o registro de inundações, e realizando testes na proposta do cálculo. Reflexionasse sobre a conveniência do uso.
Desafios para a Formação de Professores: Uma Experiência com Educação Ambiental para a Guarda Responsável de Cães e Gatos
Authors: Cavalcanti Brunna Andrade Lima Pontes , Lima Maria Helena Costa Carvalho de Araújo , Guimarães-Bassoli Ariene Cristina Dias
Published: September 2019

Este artigo traz o recorte de um projeto de formação de professores para a inclusão, em sala de aula, das temáticas de guarda responsável e superpopulação de cães e gatos. O objetivo da intervenção foi incentivar o desenvolvimento de atividades pelos próprios docentes, sem a necessidade de presença de extensionistas universitários. Foram realizados encontros de acompanhamento para incentivar e apoiar as ideias de cada um, mas, entre os sete participantes, apenas dois concluíram todas as etapas. Em entrevistas semiestruturadas concedida posteriormente, todos apresentaram os motivos para não terem realizado o que planejaram, entre os quais destacaram-se a insegurança em relação ao tema, a incerteza sobre a reação dos estudantes e as dificuldades docentes cotidianas, como indisciplina e conteúdos atrasados. Assim, destacamos a necessidade de elaborar material didático para os cursos de formação, contribuindo para a conquista gradual de segurança e autonomia para inovar em relação às temáticas e metodologias.
Mudanças Climáticas: Influência Antrópica, Impactos e Perspectivas
Authors: Silva Karine Zortea , Colombo Renata
Published: September 2019

Há diversas evidências que comprovam que as alterações no sistema climático e o consequente aumento da temperatura na Terra, observados nas últimas décadas, são provocados pelo aumento de emissões de gases de efeito estufa antropogênicos Essas alterações no sistema climático têm gerado impactos negativos nos sistemas biológicos, agrícolas e humanos e oferecem riscos para diferentes setores e regiões.. A forma de gerenciar esses riscos é através de ações de adaptação e mitigação às alterações no clima. As ações de adaptação são locais e variam conforme locais e regiões, bem como cultura e desenvolvimento da população e/ou país. As ações de mitigação devem estar voltadas para redução de emissões de GEE, principalmente focados em inovações que apresentem aumento da eficiência energética e tecnologias de captura e armazenamento de carbono, visto que são necessárias emissões líquidas de gases de efeito estufa zero ou negativas para conter o aumento da temperatura a níveis satisfatórios. Esse trabalho apresenta um panorama geral e atualizado sobre as alterações no sistema climático, avaliando as principais literaturas científicas referentes ao assunto, bem como analisando criticamente as últimas ações dos governos mundiais referente às ações de mitigação, impactos e perspectivas.
A Atualidade da Questão Agrária Brasileira Retratada a Partir do MATOPIBA
Authors: Leite Acácio Zuniga
Published: September 2019

Book Review: Favareto A, Nakagawa L, Pó M, Seifer P, Kleeb S 2019. Entre Chapadas e Baixões do MATOPIBA – dinâmicas territoriais e impactos socioeconômicos na fronteira da expansão agropecuária no Cerrado. Editora Ilustre e Greenpeace, São Paulo, 272 pp.  ISBN 978-85-92545-09-3. Distribuição gratuita.
Educação Ambiental, Pesquisa e Extensão Universitária: Um Relato sobre as Atividades na Trilha Ecológica do Tucano, Goiás, Brasil
Authors: Do Vale Lima Ricardo Elias , Dutra e Silva Maria Fernandes Gomide , Peixoto Josana de Castro
Published: September 2019

A Educação Ambiental é essencial na formação do saber e do conhecimento do indivíduo. As atividades que foram realizadas na Trilha Ecológica Interpretativa do Tucano (TEIT) em 2015 e 2016 tiveram como objetivo apresentar uma possibilidade de ferramenta no processo de ensino e aprendizagem dos visitantes. A TEIT, desde 2016, tem recebido um público numeroso e, por meio de visitas guiadas por monitores treinados, juntamente com o acompanhamento dos docentes, mostrou-se como um ambiente que favorece um maior contato homem-natureza, além de provocar no visitante uma experiência de interpretação e vivência no ambiente natural. Os resultados da iniciativa apontam para uma melhor percepção do meio ambiente como e do impacto ambiental causado pela ação humana. É necessário valorizar esse tipo de ação pedagógica como uma meta a ser alcançada pelos administradores das instituições de ensino, parceiros, órgãos ambientais e monitores de modo a subsidiar a Educação Ambiental à universidade e comunidade externa.
A Atuação do Ministério Público do Estado de Goiás na Defesa dos Interesses Difusos e Coletivos: O Aterro Sanitário do Município de Quirinópolis
Authors: Fialho Marcelito Lopes , Gonçalves Fialho Wanessa Cristiane , Cohn Amélia
Published: September 2019

O presente estudo procurou conceituar os direitos difusos e coletivos e a atuação do Ministério Público do Estado de Goiás, no aterro sanitário do município de Quirinópolis, GO. O objetivo geral foi analisar se há ou não cumprimento das legislações constitucionais e infraconstitucionais relativas ao tratamento do lixo sólido residual na cidade investigada. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa qualitativa do tipo estudo de caso, com a análise de documentos, além da pesquisa de campo e entrevistas. Durante o desenvolvimento da pesquisa foram identificadas várias legislações, entre elas: Constituição Federal 1988, Constituição Estadual de Goiás, Leis Federais, Estaduais e Municipais que regulamentam a situação do controle e combate dos resíduos sólidos no município estudado. Apesar de todas as legislações vigentes, nenhuma solução, por parte do Município e do Ministério Público foi tomada para resolução do problema, por meio da aplicação efetiva das Leis em vigor.
Randomised Study Comparing the use of Propofol Versus Dexmedetomidine as a Sedative Agent for Patients Presenting for Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Authors: Ahmed Sameh A. , Hawash Nehad , Rizk Fatma H. , Elkadeem Mahmoud , Elbahnasawy Mohamed , Abd-Elsalam Sherief
Published: September 2019

Objectives::

Dexmedetomidine, the alpha 2 agonist sedative and an analgesic agent may
be beneficial in sedation for endoscopic intervention. Our aim was to compare the use of dexmedetomidine
versus the traditional use of propofol as a sedative agent for colonoscopies.

Methods::

This study included 100 patients presenting for elective colonoscopy under sedation with
random and equal allocation of patients into two groups; group P, in which patients received propofol
in a loading dose of 1.5 mg/kg and maintenance dose of 0.5 mg/kg/hr, and group D, in which
patients received dexmedetomidine at a loading dose of 1ug/kg and maintenance dose of 0.5
ug/kg/hr. In addition to the demographic data, time to recovery, time of discharge, and endoscopist
rating were measured. Also, the hemodynamic parameters were recorded, and also the incidence of
postoperative complications.

Results::

The basic patients' characteristics, time to recovery, and time of discharge were comparable
between the two groups. Moreover, the endoscopist did not significantly report more convenient
procedure with one group over the other. Also, there was no significant difference in hemodynamic
parameters or in the incidence of complications between the two studied groups. However the use
of dexmedetomidine decreased the incidence of hypoxemia.

Conclusion::

The use of dexmedetomidine seems to have a similar effect to the use of propofol as a
sedative agent for lower GIT endoscopy with the positive effect of dexmedetomidine in decreasing
the incidence of perioperative hypoxemia.
Effects of Mobile Health Prompts on Self-Monitoring and Exercise Behaviors Following a Diabetes Prevention Program: Secondary Analysis From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: MacPherson Megan M , Merry Kohle J , Locke Sean R , Jung Mary E
Published: September 2019

Background

A number of mobile health (mHealth) apps exist that focus specifically on promoting exercise behavior. To increase user engagement, prompts, such as text messages, emails, or push notifications, are often used. To date, little research has been done to understand whether, and for how long, these prompts influence exercise behavior.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the impact of prompts on mHealth self-monitoring and self-reported exercise in the days following a prompt and whether these effects differ based on exercise modality.

Methods

Of the possible 99 adults at risk for developing type II diabetes who participated in a diabetes prevention program, 69 were included in this secondary analysis. Participants were randomly assigned to 1 of the following 2 exercise conditions: high-intensity interval training or moderate-intensity continuous training. In the year following a brief, community-based diabetes prevention program involving counseling and supervised exercise sessions, all participants self-monitored their daily exercise behaviors on an mHealth app in which they were sent personalized prompts at varying frequencies. mHealth self-monitoring and self-reported exercise data from the app were averaged over 1, 3, 5, and 7 days preceding and following a prompt and subsequently compared using t tests.

Results

In the year following the diabetes prevention program, self-monitoring (t68=6.82; P<.001; d=0.46) and self-reported exercise (t68=2.16; P=.03; d=0.38) significantly increased in the 3 days following a prompt compared with the 3 days preceding. Prompts were most effective in the first half of the year, and there were no differences in self-monitoring or self-reported exercise behaviors between exercise modalities (P values >.05). In the first half of the year, self-monitoring was significant in the 3 days following a prompt (t68=8.61; P<.001; d=0.60), and self-reported exercise was significant in the 3 days (t68=3.7; P<.001; d=0.37), 5 days (t67=2.15; P=.04; d=0.14), and 7 days (t68=2.46; P=.02; d=0.15) following a prompt, whereas no significant changes were found in the second half of the year.

Conclusions

This study provides preliminary evidence regarding the potential influence of prompts on mHealth self-monitoring and self-reported exercise and the duration for which prompts may be effective as exercise behavior change tools. Future studies should determine the optimal prompting frequency for influencing self-reported exercise behaviors. Optimizing prompt frequency can potentially reduce intervention costs and promote user engagement. Furthermore, it can encourage consumers to self-monitor using mHealth technology while ensuring prompts are sent when necessary and effective.

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DERR2-10.2196/11226
From Paper to Digital Applications of the Pain Drawing: Systematic Review of Methodological Milestones
Authors: Shaballout Nour , Neubert Till-Ansgar , Boudreau Shellie , Beissner Florian
Published: September 2019

Background

In a pain drawing (PD), the patient shades or marks painful areas on an illustration of the human body. This simple yet powerful tool captures essential aspects of the subjective pain experience, such as localization, intensity, and distribution of pain, and enables the extraction of meaningful information, such as pain area, widespreadness, and segmental pattern. Starting as a simple pen-on-paper tool, PDs are now sophisticated digital health applications paving the way for many new and exciting basic translational and clinical applications.

Objective

Grasping the full potential of digital PDs and laying the groundwork for future medical PD apps requires an understanding of the methodological developments that have shaped our current understanding of uses and design. This review presents methodological milestones in the development of both pen-on-paper and digital PDs, thereby offering insight into future possibilities created by the transition from paper to digital.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature search covering PD acquisition, conception of PDs, PD analysis, and PD visualization.

Results

The literature search yielded 435 potentially relevant papers, from which 53 methodological milestones were identified. These milestones include, for example, the grid method to quantify pain area, the pain-frequency maps, and the use of artificial neural networks to facilitate diagnosis.

Conclusions

Digital technologies have had a significant influence on the evolution of PDs, whereas their versatility is leading to ever new applications in the field of medical apps and beyond. In this process, however, there is a clear need for better standardization and a re-evaluation of methodological and technical limitations that no longer apply today.
Ford and Irwin Toy 30 Years Later: A Conversation with Justice Montigny
Authors: Zhou Han-Ru
Published: September 2019

Thirty years ago, in a tense national political context, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered judgment in three cases that have had a profound impact on Canadian society and constitutional law: Ford v. Québec (A.G.) and its related appeal, Devine v. Québec (A.G.), and Irwin Toy Ltd. v. Québec (A.G.) decided a few months apart1. Against the backdrop of language conflicts in Québec and constitutional reform at the national level, this Supreme Court trilogy established the foundations of freedom of expression and the application of the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as well as the quasi-constitutional nature of Québec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. Before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Government of Québec was represented by Yves de Montigny — now a Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal — as lead counsel. On the occasion of the trilogy’s 30th anniversary, Justice de Montigny was invited to the Université de Montréal, Faculty of Law, to share with first-year students his reflections on the three Supreme Court decisions as well as his experience as a young lawyer at the forefront of the major constitutional debates of the time.
Ford et Irwin Toy 30 ans plus tard: une conversation avec le juge de Montigny
Authors: Zhou Han-Ru
Published: September 2019

Il y a trente ans, dans un contexte politique national tendu, la Cour suprême du Canada rendit jugement dans trois aff aires qui marqueront profondément la société et le droit constitutionnel canadien : Ford c. Québec (P.G.) et son pourvoi connexe, Devine c. Québec (P.G), ainsi que Irwin Toy Ltd. c. Québec (P.G.) décidées à quelques mois d’intervalle1. Sur fond de confl its linguistiques au Québec et de réforme constitutionnelle à l’échelle du pays, cette trilogie de la Cour suprême établira les fondements de la liberté d’expression et de l’application de la disposition de dérogation (la « clause nonobstant ») de la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés, de même que le caractère quasi-constitutionnel de la Charte des droits et libertés de la personne du Québec. Devant la Cour suprême, le gouvernement du Québec était représenté par Yves de Montigny — aujourd’hui juge à la Cour d’appel fédérale — à titre d’avocat principal. À l’occasion du trentenaire de la trilogie, le juge de Montigny fut invité à la Faculté de droit de l’Université de Montréal afi n de partager avec les étudiants de première année ses réfl exions concernant les trois arrêts de la Cour suprême de même que son expérience en tant que jeune avocat placé à l’avant-scène des grands débats constitutionnels de l’époque.
Perubahan Fisiko-Kimiawi dan Mikrobiologis Minuman Tradisional Bali (Loloh) selama Penyimpanan
Authors: Kartika Pratiwi I Desak Putu , Suter I Ketut , Widpradnyadewi Putu Ari Sandhi , Wiadnyani Anak Agung Istri Sri
Published: September 2019

Loloh is a Balinese traditional beverage made from one or a combination of several herbal extracts. The most popular variants of loloh in Bali are loloh tibah and loloh cem-cem, which are continuously produced every day. During distribution, loloh is stored at room temperature. The study was aimed to study the physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of loloh cem-cem and loloh tibah during storage at room temperature.  This study used a purposive random sampling. The samples consisted of 14 loloh sellers in Badung-Denpasar. Type parameters that were observed during a 24 hour-storage at room temperature included pH, total soluble solid, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, total plate count, total yeast and mold count. During room temperature storage, the level of total plate count, total mold/yeast of loloh cem-cem and loloh tibah changed significantly. The shelf life of loloh cem-cem was only 12 hours at room temperature (28-30 oC) with the characteristics of pH 2.95, TSS 5.67 °Brix, vitamin C 19.35 mg/100 g, titratable acidity 0.24%, log total plate count 6.48 Cfu/mL, log total mold/yeast 5.01 Cfu/mL. The shelf life of Loloh tibah was only 12 hours at room temperature (28-30 ºC) with the characteristics of pH 3.34, TSS 4.21 °Brix, Vitamin C 10.20 mg/100 g, titratable acidity 0.13%, log total plate count 6.68 Cfu/mL, log total mold/yeast 5.86 Cfu/mL. Beyond the 12 hour-storage, both of the lolohs had higher total colony counts than the upper standard limit.
Efek Antimikroba Kombinasi Nisin dengan Minyak Atsiri Curcuma pada Mikroorganisme Patogen dan Pembusuk Pangan
Authors: Utami Rohula , Sari Ardhea Mustika , Nursiwi Asri , Ashari Dyah Ayu
Published: September 2019

Essential oil and nisin are natural compounds that have antimicrobial activity. Both compounds are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The concentration of essential oil and nisin needed to inhibit the growth of microorganisms can be determined using the microdilution method. The combination of Curcuma xanthorrhiza, Curcuma longa, and Curcuma zedoaria (v/v) (0.25%; 0.5%; 1%; 2%; and 4%) with nisin (b/v) (62.5 IU; 125 IU; 250 IU; 500 IU; and 1000 IU) could inhibit the growth of Bacillus cereus FNCC 0057, Salmonella typhimurium FNCC 0050, Eschericia coli FNCC 0091, Staphylococcus aureus FNCC 0047, Pseudomonas fluorescens FNCC 0070, and Aspergillus niger FNCC 6080. In higher concentration, several combinations gave bacteriocidal effect on Bacillus cereus FNCC 0057, Salmonella typhimurium FNCC 0050, Eschericia coli FNCC 0091, and Pseudomonas fluorescens FNCC 0070. The combination of nisin with Curcuma xanthorrhiza, Curcuma longa, and Curcuma zedoaria showed synergistic activities in several target microorganisms.
Optimasi Gasifikasi Serbuk Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit Menggunakan Powder Gasifier Type Cyclone
Authors: Widyaprawira Riksa Prayogi , Radi Radi , Purwantana Bambang
Published: September 2019

Every year, palm-oil production is increasing. Each ton of fresh fruit bunches produced to 22%–23% of oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB). Based on the laboratory test, OPEFB contains 69,72% volatile and 3353,97 kcal/kg of calor. Aim of the research is to determine size material OPEFB in gasification process, determine combination AFR (Air Fuel Ratio) in gasifier tipe cyclone so that produce optimal energy and to prediction gasification process with CFD method (Computational Fluid Dynamic). The powder gasifier cyclone type method is used to convert this into renewable energy. The research method consists of OPEFB powder material with 14, 30 and 50 mesh treatment, 4 air-fuel ratio, and material mass rate treatments, and variations of the length of middle-pipe treatment. The weight of each sample is 500 g, added with 100 g of charcoal and repeated 3 times. The result shows the mesh A3 has the highest temperature at 348.23 °C, 1008,68 kcal/kg of heat value, 30.07% of efficiency, 97.81 kg/kg of AFR value, but has the lowest engine working capacity (EWC) with 14.65 kg/hours. Based on sensor test, A3 treatment, the voltage of monoxide sensor output is 1.45 mV; 1.81 mV of hydrogen; and methane at 0.66 mV. In the combination of air speed and screw rotational treatment, AFR values were generated by treatment B4 with EWC value of 20 kg/hour and AFR of 97.1 kg/kg. The highest gasmonoxide sensor results in treatment B4 is 1.58 mV; hydrogen 1.98 mV. Based on the length of the enter pipe in the reactor, treatment C1 produces an optimal value of the EWC value at 16.6 kg/hour, the heat energy value is 997 kcal/kg, the efficiency value is 29.73% and the AFR value is 82,87 kg/kg. In treatment C1 the gas monoxide sensor voltage is 1.6 mV; and methane is 1.46 mV. The CFD simulation shows that the distribution of temperature, fluid velocity and pressure in the middle iteration have a significant increase. This can be influenced by the dimensions of powder gasifier cyclone type with CFD simulation.
Dynamic Modeling of the Drying Process of Corn Grains using Neural Networks
Authors: Aji Galih Kusuma , Bachtiar Wildan Fajar , Yuliando Henry , Suwondo Endy
Published: September 2019

This study examines the model development of the drying process of corn grains as a dynamic system. The appropriate use of a dynamic model for the drying process of corn grains could lead to an effective method for optimizing the system. The optimal control strategy can be determined by predicting the future behaviors of the process using a dynamic model. In this work, the dynamic characteristic of the water loss of corn grains during dynamics treatment of temperature in the drying process was measured in a continuous manner using a precise load cell. The nonlinear autoregressive with external input (NARX) neural network is used to identify and develop a model of dynamic characteristics of the drying process of corn grains. Then for model training and validation, the dynamic responses of the rate of water loss of corn grains to drying temperature were used. A three-layered NARX neural network model consists of 1-10-1 number neurons of each layer with two times delay was successfully developed to identify and make a model such a complex system. The developed model showed the accuracy of the rate water loss of corn grains during the drying process with the mean square error (MSE), and coefficient of determination (R-squared) values are 1.88892 x 10-4 and 0.891594 consecutively.
The relationship between salivary secretion and taste sensitivity level in the elderly
Authors: Naritasari Fimma , Agustina Dewi , Supriatno Supriatno
Published: September 2019

The increasing population of the elderly has an impact on health problems, including an increase of oral problems. One of the common oral problems is dry mouth that possibly disrupts gustatory function. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between salivary secretion and taste sensitivity level in the elderly. This study was a cross sectional study for the elderly population of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta/The Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) Province, Indonesia. This study consisted of interview, clinical examination, measurement of salivary secretion (sialometry) and taste sensitivity level using chemical gustometry method. Salivary secretion data were described in ml/ min. The measurement of taste sensitivity level was performed using 4 different substances: sweet (sucrose), salty (NaCl), sour (citric acid) and bitter (quinidine sulphate) with 4 different concentrations for each flavor. Four score was given if the respondent recognized the lowest concentration of the substance and 0 score was provided when all concentrations were failed to be tasted. Total score for test sensitivity level was scaled from 0 to 16. Salivary secretion data and taste sensitivity level data were analyzed by Spearman correlation test to determine the correlation between both variables. There were 103 subjects (70 women and 33 men) with the age mean of 65.61 years old, participating in this study. The mean of the sweet taste level was 2.81, 3.32 for salty taste, 3.69 for sour taste and 2.98 for bitter taste. Total taste sensitivity level mean was 12.80 out of 16. The measurements of unstimulated whole saliva showed a mean value of 0.170 ml/min with the majority of subjects having normal salivary flow. The Spearman correlation test results showed r= -0.078 with p >0.05 that indicated no correlation. We concluded that there was no relationship between salivary secretion and taste sensitivity level in the elderly.