bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A comparative study of the therapeutic efficacy of vertical oscillatory pressure and transverse oscillatory pressure in the management of Chronic Low Back Pain
Authors: Ogundipe Oluwadare Akanni , Ogundiran Olufemi Opeyemi
Published: May 2018

BACKGROUND: The use of physical modalities in treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is potentially beneficial, but the general evidence still leaves questions about its security application. OBJECTIVE: This study sought to investigate and compare the relative efficacy of Vertical Oscillatory Pressure (VOP) and Transverse Oscillatory Pressure (TOP) in the management chronic low back pain (CLBP) of mechanical origin. METHODS: A two-group, quasi-experimental design was utilized, involving a total of forty-two participants purposively recruited with due consideration of the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Five research questions were raised with corresponding hypotheses formulated for them, which were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The participants were randomly assigned to the VOP and TOP groups, and were subsequently managed thrice weekly for a duration of six weeks. The pain intensity rating, straight leg raising, and spinal range of motion were the outcome measures selected, which were assessed before and after treatment. Data were collected, organized, and analyzed using descriptive and T-Student test analytical statistics. RESULTS: The results of the study showed a significant difference in each of the outcome measures for both groups (p<0,05). CONCLUSION: This suggested that both VOP and VOP were relatively effective in managing CLBP.
Influence of postural misalignment on blood pressure fall in hypertensive individuals: an exploratory cross sectional study
Authors: Barbosa Goes Ana Lucia , De Jesus Davi Mota , Silva Tiago Bastos , Lago Vinícius Cardoso , De Souza Luis Agnaldo Pereira , Ladeia Ana Marice Teixeira
Published: May 2018

INTRODUCTION: blood pressure System (SNS) has been considered as the ultimate integrator of the systems’ physiology on Blood Pressure (BP) control. Posture is also regulated by SNS. Systems which regulate BP also act on postural control. OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis of an association between postural misalignments (PM) and BP fall in hypertensive individuals. METHODS: Exploratory study using a sample of 40 hypertensive individuals, who regularly use antihypertensive drugs. All of them underwent Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) and posture assessment, through Postural Assessment Software (PAS). To test association between posture angles and BP variables, the student’s t-test and Mann-Whitney tests were used, at a 5% level of significance. This study is registered at clinical trials, under the number NCT02401516. RESULTS: For Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), anterior trunk shift presented smaller awake/asleep variation (14.7%vs25.3%, p=0.01), and flexing ankle for higher BP loads: 21.9%vs7.8% for total load (p=0.02), 21.8%vs9% for load during the period awake (p=0.04) and 21.9%vs7.9% for load during the period asleep (p=0.02). For Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), posterior trunk shift presented higher pressure load (24.0%vs16.2%, p=0.04), and anterior trunk shift presented smaller awake/asleep variation (14.4%vs25.5%, p=0.01) and flexing hip presented higher BP load (29.4%vs18.3%, p=0.02). From posture scores, the PM presented smaller awake/asleep variation for SBP (13.7%vs22.8%, p=0.03) and DBP (11.5%vs23.5%, p=0.01). CONCLUSION: PM can be associated with pressure fall. Three or more alterations in posture angles are associated with smaller awake/asleep BP variation.
TMS-guided physiotherapy reduces pain and induces plasticity in the motor cortex in Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: Chipchase Lucy , Baptista Abrahão Fontes , Te Maxine , Summers Simon
Published: May 2018

BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is associated with chronic pain, impaired function and loss of quality of life.  Brain maladaptive plasticity may be involved and prevent beneficial effects of exercises and other interventions. Neuromodulation with peripheral electrical stimulation guided by TMS mapping may specifically influence those maladaptive modifications. OBJECTIVE: To compare the cortical organization and excitability of three muscles (straight femuris, vastus lateralis and vastus medialis) in a subject with OA knee.  METHODS: This single case ABA study involved a 66 yo woman with knee OA that was considering an arthroplasty.  She was assessed for pain (VAS), function (WOMAC, ICOAP), and quadriceps strength one time a week, for 10 weeks (A – four weeks assessment; B – two weeks assessment and intervention; A – four weeks assessment). TMS mapping was performed at baseline, after the two-week intervention period and at the end of the study.  This examination initially revealed a prominent decrease in the volume of vastus medialis portion of the quadriceps muscle over the primary motor cortex (M1), which determined a peripheral electrical stimulation protocol specifically designed to increase this muscle’s excitability.  During the intervention period the participant also carried over specific exercises daily.  RESULTS: WOMAC scores, and quadriceps strength were not changed during the study period.  Improvements were seen in the three subscales of the ICOAP following the intervention. This clinical change was associated with an increase in vastus medialis and also Vastus lateralis, and a decrease in rectus femuris TMS map volumes, which were maintained until the last evaluation. CONCLUSION:  TMS mapping may guide specific interventions to counteract motor cortex maladaptive plasticity and positively influence pain and function in knee OA.
Frequência da Síndrome de Burnout em uma amostra de fisioterapeutas intensivistas
Authors: Rosa Camelier Fernanda Warken , Bonina da Silva Thaissa , Rodrigues Bandeira Tosta Maciel Roberto , Alves Portella Daniel Deivson , Magalhães Duarte Antônio Carlos , Conceição das Mercês Magno
Published: May 2018

INTRODUÇÃO: A síndrome de Burnout é uma condição que envolve basicamente três dimensões: a exaustão emocional, a despersonalização e a redução da realização profissional. Apresenta-se hoje, como um dos grandes problemas psicossociais no Brasil, sendo recordista em afastamento e incapacidades para o trabalho. OBJETIVO: estimar a frequência de Síndrome de Burnout em uma amostra de fisioterapeutas intensivistas na cidade de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil. Método: estudo transversal, utilizando-se o Maslach Burnout Inventory  para avaliar a síndrome e suas dimensões e o Inventário de Sintomas para avaliar a frequência com que alguns sintomas são sentidos no cotidiano dos fisioterapeutas intensivistas. RESULTADOS: foram incluídos dados de 45 fisioterapeutas intensivistas, sendo que nove (20%) apresentaram alto nível de exaustão emocional, 1 (2,2%) alto nível para despersonalização e 6 (13,3%) com alta reduzida realização profissional. A frequência da síndrome de Burmout apresentou um percentual relevante: 31,1% (14 participantes). CONCLUSÃO: o número de pacientes, assim como o número de atendimento destes, por plantão contribui para uma sobrecarga física e mental do profissional, caracterizando o trabalho da fisioterapia como fator de risco para a incidência da SB.
Structural Behavior of Ferrocement Panels Exposed to Fire
Authors: Abdullah Dr. Atta
Published: May 2018

In this experimental investigation cement mortar panels reinforced with the different type of meshes were subjected to impact load after exposure to fire. Five groups of sandwich ferrocement panels (400x400x30mm in dimensions) had been cast and exposed to firing temperature up to 700˚C. Then the panels were tested using drop impact loading to measure the energy absorption of the specimens after firing. The variable parameters were type and number of mesh and styrofoam content. The results showed that the impact resistance of all groups of panels was significantly decreased when exposed to fire. Firing had little effect on strain energy for panels having a layer of styrofoam at the center. Different crack types and failure modes were observed due to the variety in number and type of meshes and percentage content of styrofoam. Numbers of blows were increased due to the increase of the number of mesh layers.
Comparative Study on Proposed Models and Design Guideline for Flexural Strengthening of NSM FRP in RC Beams
Authors: Qadir Sangar , Rafiq Dr. Serwan , Muhedin Daban
Published: May 2018

The retrofitting technique of near-surface mounting (NSM) fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) is an alternative solution to externally bonded technique in strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) elements, in particular a significant effect is due to improving high bond action between concrete and FRP bar. A comparative study on four theoretical models and two design guidelines for contribution of NSM FRP bars to RC beams is reported and evaluated in this study. A significant number of experimental results (71 tests) of RC beam specimens, reported in the literature have been collected to validate the accuracy of the theoretical models formula. The flexural strength equations of common guideline, Canadian standard and American guideline were also used to compare the strengthening capacity of RC beams based on the available experimental results. Apparently, theoretical models have provided accurate results compared to design guidelines, the equations showed a good match with test results by considering bond action. One of the proposed formulas is quite satisfactory concerning both test results and the prediction of different design guidelines.
The Effects of Fixed-Time Ramp Metering on Freeway Traffic Characteristics Using Microscopic Traffic Simulation
Authors: Karim Dr. Hardy , Majid Dr. Hirsh , Ahmed Dr. Chro
Published: May 2018

The effects of fixed-time ramp metering on the speed, density and flow of traffic in the influence area of freeway-ramp junctions were explored in this paper. The traffic parameters were obtained from the microscopic VerkehrIn Städten – SIMulations Model (VISSIM 5.40) stochastic simulator program. Four hundred models were built to obtain the traffic stream characteristics. Two fixed-time traffic signals for the ramp meters were assumed and applied for two different assumed geometric configurations of ramp-freeway junctions (Type I and Type II). Different traffic volume conditions were assumed for the ramps and the freeways to represent various traffic flow conditions on the downstream of the freeway. The ramp traffic volume was started from 200 vehicles per hour per lane (vphpl) to 1100 vphpl, with an increment of 100 vphpl; while, the traffic volume of the freeway was started from 400 vphpl to 2000 vphpl with an increment of 200 vphpl. Cameras and traffic detectors were installed at two sites of ramp-freeway junctions in the Kansas City metropolitan area to collect traffic data for the calibration process. The following traffic data were collected for the calibration process: the ramp traffic signal times, queue lengths on the ramp, traffic flow and composition of the ramp and freeway, speed of the vehicles at the upstream and downstream of the freeway. The relationship between the speed-flow-density of the vehicles within the ramp influence area with and without using ramp metering was obtained. The results of the study showed that ramp metering has different effects on the traffic flow characteristics based on the geometric configuration of the ramp-freeway junction and traffic flow conditions. Regarding the Type I junction, ramp metering could increase the average speed of the vehicles within the influence area when the flow was greater than 1000 vphpl; the Type II junction, however, did not show significant result. Based on these results, the study recommends that before implementing ramp metering on the ramp, a detailed study should be made of the geometric configuration of the ramp-freeway junction, and of the traffic flow conditions.
The Role of Erbil Citadel Precinct in Developing the City Tourism Sector
Authors: Al-Dujaili Dr. Sahar , Amen Dr. Mustafa
Published: May 2018

Erbil Citadel is one of the most important monuments in the City. The Citadel has a significant role in the world as one of the oldest preserved city according to the UNESCO. Although the citadel can attract people and work as a tourism pole, it suffers from many functional, transformational and accessibility problems. Those difficulties characterized by the weak connectivity between the citadel and the old fabric which is the Citadel precinct. Also, there is a vital rapture in the visual consistency between the citadel and its precinct. The research aims to identify the deficiencies in the citadel urban precinct. As well as to make a comprehensive way to encourage the associations of tourists and locals in the citadel urban space through adopting creativity as a development strategy. Also, to clarify methods for revitalizing the developed urban fabric and transform the negative activities in the citadel precinct to encourage foreign investment, especially in the tourism sector.

The research adopted bifold methodology. First, there is a land use classification by using direct survey and analyzing through GIS mapping. In the second stage the problem identified in the area, adjusted and modified according to the local environment and international code.
The Role of Working Memory in Architectural Design
Authors: Alqimaqche Dr. Nahedh
Published: May 2018

Memory plays a significant role in decision making. Many researches in the field of Cognitive Psychology indicate that the limited capacity of working memory requires many mental activities to deflate this memory, and it is usually happening when there is large amount of knowledge which causes difficulty to work with. One of those activities that resort to the effectiveness of thought is Chunking which is the activity of isolating a chunk of data that have some characteristics like a theme or a specific cognitive style or a significant type for easy handling and dealing with it later.

Architectural design, like other mental activities, deals with a bulk of information, and requires speed in processing this information during the synthesis stage of design especially during the conceptual phase. Many researches that deal with architecture as decision making approach indicate that the productivity of mind is directly proportional to the ability of the designer in employing that process. This paper aims to expose the strategies of mental retrieval at design activity so that to distinguish between experts and novice in such processing, and to explore the characteristics of the elements that are exposed and what is the efficiency of those characteristics to diagnosis, and to take advantage of the findings in the overall architectural design by conducting a research experiment to detect that act. This was done by employing procedures provided by the Psychometric researches in this domain.
The Influence of The Use of Heritage Elements in Contemporary Architecture - Studying The Mass Elements of The Façade of Public Buildings in Sulaymaniyah Between the Years 2003-2014
Authors: Muhammed Kani , Abdulrahman Hendren , Tawfeeq Hawar
Published: May 2018

The history of human knowledge and thinking has proven that the theories, philosophies and approaches from the dawn of civilization to the present day are characterized by a relativity that is closely associated to time and place, and to the history and evolution of cumulative knowledge. While, Architecture is the mirror of its era, at all times in a specific societal context. The heritage, which architecture’s identification and distinctiveness is based on must continue and preserved to guarantee the continuity of the identity of societies. Sometimes we lose hope, when touring the city of Sulaymaniyah, finding an architectural composition linked to the city or connects us to it, is very rare. As if the place has no identity, nor historical roots. Architects were borrowing from architectural products that are outlandish to the local environment, even a literal copying of components. Consequently, the urban products emulates a completely different environment from the existence environmental or social realities. Despite the attempts of a small number of architects to use some of the elements of heritage to create a link between traditional architecture of the city and contemporary architecture, most of which were not at the required level. Due to the scarcity of full knowledge of the effects of architectural heritage elements on the concept of architecture.

From that perspective, this paper will explore and examines the impact of the use of most significant heritage elements in contemporary architecture of Sulaymaniyah. To determine the intellectual and philosophical dimensions of using the elements to promote a modern heritage architecture that simulates time and sustain continuity and achieve communicative impression with the historical and heritage background of local architecture. Several contemporary local buildings analyzed as samples, from different areas of Sulaimaniyah, built in the period (2003-2014).
Complementary food - important components of the child’s ration: effects on health and ways of optimization
Authors: Bulatova Elena M. , Bogdanova Natalia M. , Shabalov Alexandr M. , Razheva Valentina A. , Gavrina Irina A.
Published: May 2018

Relevance of the research. Timing, order and sequence of complementary feeding remain the subject of discussion until now. The aim of the study. Estimate influence of different outlines of introduction of complementary foods on nutritional status and food behavior in children of first year of life.

Materials and methods. Examined 96 children in age of 4-6 months during introduction of complementary foods. Main group – 50 children (27 breast-feed (BF) children and 23 on milk formulas (MF)), in whose diet were introduced only complementary foods, which were made in special factories. Comparison group – 46 children (33 – BF and 13 – MF) received complementary foods made at home and in special factories. Duration of follow-up was 3 months. Physical examination, mother’s diary analysis, evaluation of tolerance of complementary foods, bacteriological examination of feces.

Results. On the background of introduction of complementary foods in the main group, increased the number of children with normal fatness (BF from 66.8% to 74.2%, MF from 82.7 to 88.4%), in comparison group, their number decreased (BF from 84.8% to 78.8%, MF from 69.3 to 62.3%). In the main group when a child refuses a product, mother continues offer it insistently. 61.5% of children began to eat unloved product at the end of first year of life. In comparison group, where mother changed unloved product at once, only 25% of children began to relate to it positively. In the main group dyspeptic disorders were mild in 4% of children. In in comparison group prevailed diarrheal syndrome, related to contamination with pathogenic strains of E. coli in 13% of children.

Conclusions. Using of industrial made complimentary foods according to the optimal order, with determined mothers perseverance provides equalization of fatness, allows to form a correct food behavior and decreases risk of intestinal colonization by pathogenic microorganisms.
When the fear of cold becomes uncontrollable: two cases of frigophobia
Authors: KİTİŞ Yeter , GÜRHAN Nermin , SÖNMEZ Ebru
Published: May 2018

The aim of this study is to consider cultural and behavioural factors of frigophobia development by examining undeclared frigophobia cases in Turkey. This report discusses two cases of a specific phobia (frigophobia) determined during home visits. The study suggests that raising awareness at all levels of the healthcare services in this respect and approaching the field in a multi-disciplinary team work in identifying and treatment of cases would improve the lives of individuals suffering from such phobias.
A novel mutation in congenital glucose galactose malabsorption syndrome
Authors: Satar Mehmet , Akçalı Mustafa , Yapıcıoğlu Yıldızdaş Hacer , Özlü Ferda , Ağın Mehmet , Tümgör Gökhan , Bişgin Atıl
Published: May 2018

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Primary leimyosarcoma of the ovary
Authors: Sukgen Gökmen , Altunkol Adem
Published: May 2018

Ovarian leimyosarcoma is a rare aggressive tumor with a very bad prognosis. Contrary to their uterine counterparts, ovarian smooth muscle tumors are extremely rare comprising only 1% of ovarian tumors. Ovarian leimyosarcoma is generally seen in the postmenopausal period. Here we report a 59-year old patient diagnosed as  as ovarian primary leimyosarcoma.
Цели и особенности анализа интегрированной отчетности, корпоративного капитала и комплексной результативности бизнес-процесса
Authors: Хорин Александр Николаевич , Бровкин Александр Владимирович
Published: May 2018

Статья посвящена некоторым ключевым особенностям интегрированной отчетности и ее анализа. Рассмотрены цели интегрированной отчетности как многомерного измерительного подхода к контролю за созданием ценностей организации и оценке эффективности и результатов деятельности организации с точки зрения экономических показателей, экологических и социальных экстерналий. Проанализированы источники формирования создаваемых ценностей и способы их оценки. Описана структура корпоративного капитала и подходы к группировке и анализу отдельных его структурных компонентов. Текстовый материал дополнен необходимыми формулами и пояснениями к методике расчетов.
Исследование проведено с применением методов анализа и систематизации данных практических методик и научных исследований в области подготовки и анализа интегрированной отчетности в совокупности с авторскими предложениями и разработками.
К основным выводам исследования относятся следующие положения: возможности создания ценности зависят от доступа к ресурсам не находящимся в собственности организации; для всесторонней оценки долгосрочных перспектив организации необходимо применение различных подходов к группировке компонентов капитала; для оценки экономической, экологической и социальной эффективности деятельности организации целесообразно применение авторегрессионной модели ценности, а значения экологической и социальной компонент ценности бизнес-процесса должны быть приведены к дате оценки капитала, для чего в качестве нормы дисконтирования рекомендовано принять стоимость капитала компании.
Развитие экономики знаний России в эпоху цифровых трансформаций
Authors: Дробышевская Лариса Николаевна , Попова Екатерина Дмитриевна
Published: May 2018

В статье рассмотрены характерные черты экономики знаний в эпоху цифровых трансформаций. Ключевым компонентом экономики знаний является большая зависимость от интеллектуальных возможностей, чем от материальных затрат или природных ресурсов. Основное внимание уделяется анализу оценка потенциала развития «умной» экономики в России. Определено, что фундаментом экономики знаний являются: инновационный потенциал, научно-технологический потенциал, интеллектуальный человеческий потенциал и потенциал развития цифровой экономики. Авторы выделили основные направления развития отечественной экономики знаний: интенсификация сотрудничества бизнеса, власти, науки и образования, введение новых профессиональных образовательных программ, снижение уровня «утечки мозгов», поддержание и развитие процессов управления знаниями на уровне отдельных бизнес-структур.
Человеческий капитал и социальная безопасность: взаимосвязь явлений
Authors: Волков Александр Дмитриевич , Морозов Арсений Аркадьевич
Published: May 2018

В статье проанализирована взаимосвязь явлений человеческого капитала и социальной безопасности. Обозначено предметное поле обоих понятий. На основе уже существующих подходов к определению социальной безопасности, а также с учетом существующих терминологических неопределенностей, сформулировано собственное определение данного явления, опирающееся на экономическую природу общественной системы. Явления человеческого капитала и социальной безопасности рассмотрены как проявления воспроизводственного механизма общества, принимающие определенные черты в конкретных внешних и внутренних условиях функционирования социально-экономической системы. Рассмотренное в динамике, взаимоотношение категорий способности человека к труду, возможности реализации этой способности, предоставляемой обществом и полноты конечного удовлетворения потребностей человека, создает основу диалектического подхода к анализу явлений человеческого капитала и социальной безопасности. Методология исследования включает сравнительный обзор литературы, теоретический анализ, системный и институциональный подходы.
Возможности и вызовы в процессе продвижения инициативы «Один пояс, один путь» в России
Authors: Цию Минфэн , Чэнь Сюэ
Published: May 2018

В статье рассматриваются возможности и вызовы в процессе продвижения инициативы «Один пояс, один путь» в России. Авторы предлагают России и Китаю рекомендации для совместно строительства «Один пояс, один путь». Делается вывод, что обе страны должны продвинуть интеграции стран вдоль одного пояса и одного пути и совершенствовать структуру национальной экономики, улучшить способность бороться с рисками и повышать новый импульс экономического развития.
Качество человеческого капитала: гендерный аспект
Authors: Хаджалова Хадижат Магомедовна , Савзиханова Сабина Эминовна
Published: May 2018

В статье анализирует степень влияния гендерной составляющей на формирование качества человеческого капитал. Показано влияние на формирование человеческого капитала таких показателей как уровень образования женщин и мужчин, доля занятых в экономике женщин и мужчин, доля их оплаты труда. По результатам анализа сделан вывод о сохраняющемся гендерном разрыве в уровне образования, уровне занятости и размере заработков. Отмеченная асимметрия в качестве человеческого капитала свидетельствует о сохраняющемся в современной России неравном доступе женщин и к экономическим ресурсам, отсутствии адекватной гендерной политики, соответствующей нормам международного права.
Polki wobec płodności i posiadania dzieci – doniesienie wstępne
Authors: Kossakowska Karolina
Published: May 2018

W krajach wysokorozwiniętych wiek zajścia w ciążę i urodzenia pierwszego dziecka stale się wydłuża. Tendencja ta obecna jest również w Polsce. Kobiety odkładają decyzję o zostaniu matkami, część z nich w ogóle nie decyduje się na dziecko. Pojawia się pytanie o przyczyny odkładania decyzji lub rezygnacji z macierzyństwa. W badaniach wzięło udział 247 kobiet w wieku 20–46 lat (M = 29,67; SD = 4,54). Uczestniczki wypełniły polskojęzyczną wersję Skali do Badania Postaw Wobec Płodności i Posiadania Dzieci, która pozwala na ocenę postaw w zakresie trzech wymiarów: Płodność – istotna w przyszłości, Płodność – przeszkoda w chwili obecnej oraz Płodność – tożsamość kobiety. Wyższe średnie wyniki w wymiarze Płodność – przeszkoda w chwili obecnej uzyskiwały przede wszystkim młodsze, wolne lub pozostające w nieformalnym stałym związku, łączące pracę i studia kobiety. Płodność – istotna w przyszłości była ważna m.in. dla uczestniczek pozostających w związkach małżeńskich. Płodność – tożsamość kobiety okazała się ważna dla kobiet mieszkających na wsi i pozostających w związku małżeńskim. Sytuacja finansowa, podobnie jak wykształcenie nie okazały się czynnikami, które w istotny statystycznie sposób różnicowałyby badane kobiety w zakresie postaw wobec płodności i posiadania dzieci.
Ocena wartości psychometrycznej wybranych technik projekcyjnych stosowanych w orzecznictwie psychologiczno-sądowym w sprawach o przestępstwa seksualne
Authors: Śliwerski Andrzej , Garstka Tomasz
Published: May 2018

Testy projekcyjne cieszą się niesłabnącą popularnością, szczególnie wśród biegłych psychologów sądowych, którzy każdego dnia muszą mierzyć się z tendencją osób badanych do pokazywania się w lepszym świetle. W ich mniemaniu testy projekcyjne pomagają zbadać „rzeczywiste” cechy osobowości badanych, a w przypadku diagnozowania dzieci umożliwiają im symboliczną prezentację przeżytej traumy. Rosnąca liczba badań pokazuje jednak, że wskaźniki stosowane w testach projekcyjnych nie mają nic wspólnego z cechami, które rzekomo reprezentują. Jest to szczególnie ważne w przypadku diagnozy wykorzystania seksualnego dziecka oraz diagnozy potencjalnego sprawcy. Ze względu na brak jakichkolwiek badań uzasadniających zastosowanie do tego celu testów projekcyjnych, powinno być zabronione stosowanie następujących narzędzi: Testu Drzewa Kocha; Testu Plam Atramentowych Rorschacha; Testu Apercepcji Tematycznej (TAT/CAT); rysunku postaci; Testu Dom–Drzewo–Człowiek; rysunku rodziny; Testu Barw Luschera; Testu Barwnych Piramid Schaie, Heissa oraz Testu Szondiego.
Jaworzno. Invisibility
Authors: Morawiec Arkadiusz
Published: May 2018

The article discussed the literary representations of the communist labour camp in Jaworzno (1945–1956), particularly the short story by Seweryna Szmaglewska entitled Amnestia zastukała dobram (1956), a novel by Kazimierz Koźniewski entitled Bunt w więzieniu (1968), and a short story by Sławomir Mrożek entitled Jaworzno (1985). The discussion also applied to the problem of ideological entanglement of Polish literature and Polish writers (particularly during the Stalinist period), and the reasons for their (and the society’s) “overlooking” the obvious manifestations of communist terror. Its alleged “invisibility” was analogous to the “invisibility” of the crimes committed by the Nazis, allegedly not noticed by the citizens of the Third Reich. Among Polish writers, that analogy between Nazism and communism was indicated by Mrożek, while the similarities of both totalitarian systems were identified also by Szmaglewska and Czesław Miłosz.
Women’s hair in Lager narratives
Authors: Czarnecka Barbara
Published: May 2018

The article offers an analysis of women’s Lager narratives in which the procedure of removing hair from female prisoners of concentration camps was reflected. It indicates the procedure’s cultural, social, and psychological meanings presenting it as an element of the extensive camp strategy of violence, a ritual of downgrading, and a form of violating a woman’s identity and intimacy. By presenting various circumstances in which women were shaved in the camps, it also indicates the situation-based complexity of the camp experience, its various stages, and contexts. The text refers to various sources, and considers the experiences of women of various nationalities, e.g. Germans, Poles, and Jews.
Fundamental Solution of Elliptic Equation with Positive Definite Matrix Coefficient
Authors: Khoirunisa Khoirunisa , Karim Corina
Published: May 2018

In this paper, we study the fundamental solution of elliptic equations with real constant coefficients  where is a positive definite matrix. We obtained by searching the radial solution so that we solved the equation into ordinary differential equations.
The Construction of Patient Loyalty Model Using Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Authors: Rahmadita Astari , Yanuar Ferra , Devianto Dodi
Published: May 2018

The information on the health status of an individual is often gathered based on a health survey. Patient assessment on the quality of hospital services is important as a reference in improving the service so that it can increase a patient satisfaction and patient loyalty. The concepts of health service are often involve multivariate factors with multidimensional sructure of corresponding factors. One of the methods that can be used to model such these variables is SEM (Structural Equation Modeling). Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) is a multivariate method that incorporates ideas from regression, path-analysis and factor analysis. A Bayesian approach to SEM may enable models that reflect hypotheses based on complex theory. Bayesian SEM is used to construct the model for describing the patient loyalty at Puskesmas in Padang City. The convergence test with the history of trace plot, density plot and the model consistency test were performed with three different prior types. Based on Bayesian SEM approach, it is found that the quality of service and patient satisfaction significantly related to the patient loyalty.
MITOLOGI RELIGIUS DAN TOLERANSI ORANG JAWA: Telaah Pemikiran Benedict Anderson
Authors: Roibin Roibin
Published: May 2018

The national revolution has brought effects on many aspects including the changing process of Javanese syncritism and relativism into the tolerance of Javanese. Anderson argues that Javanese relativism should not be understood as the tolerance toward public differences by ignoring races, colors, and beliefs. In fact, Javanese relativism does not bring any effect on other ethical groups in Indonesia. Therefore, the idea of openness and tolerance which has been admired from Javanese value is just like chauvinism cultural terminology. Javanese cultural behavior still becomes a mystery as its practice of tolerance measured by the wish and propinquity to its culture. The term of tolerance which becomes a pride and an ideology for Javanese people, in fact, shows the opposite situation as the practices of religiousness are still measured by social hierarchy. This character is inseparable from what is called a rigid religious mythology. It, then, offers much particular morale structure with diverse forms.

 

Revolusi nasional telah membawa dampak pada banyak aspek termasuk perubahan proses sinkritisme dan relativisme Jawa menjadi toleransi orang Jawa. Anderson berpendapat bahwa relativisme Jawa tidak boleh dipahami sebagai toleransi terhadap perbedaan publik dengan mengabaikan ras, warna, dan kepercayaan. Kenyataannya, relativisme Jawa tidak membawa dampak pada kelompok etis lain di Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, gagasan keterbukaan dan toleransi yang dikagumi dari nilai Jawa sama seperti istilah budaya chauvinisme. Perilaku budaya Jawa masih menjadi misteri karena praktik toleransinya diukur dengan harapan dan propimquity terhadap budayanya. Istilah toleransi yang menjadi sebuah kebanggaan dan ideologi bagi orang Jawa, pada kenyataannya, menunjukkan situasi yang berlawanan karena praktik religiusitas masih diukur dengan hierarki sosial. Karakter ini tak terpisahkan dari apa yang disebut mitologi religius yang kaku. Kemudian, ia menawarkan banyak struktur moral tertentu dengan beragam bentuk.
ISLAMISASI ILMU PENGETAHUAN: Sosiologi Islam sebagai Sebuah Tawaran
Authors: Rahardjo Mudjia
Published: May 2018

A discourse on the Islamization of science has grown among Muslim scholars since the last three decades. It begins with the view that Western science is no longer able to understand non-Western cultural systems, including Islamic culture. Inevitably this issue then becomes one of the most interesting academic discourse and invites public debate in various circles, especially Muslim intellectuals. This paper presents discourses on the issues that occur and then tries to look for possibilities in the future, especially in the field of sociology. Three sociological theories analyzed in this paper are structural-functional theory, conflict theory and the theory of symbolic interactionism which are compared to Islamic views. There are two things that distinguish between Islamic and contemporary sociology concerning the general treatment of religion and the application of sociology. Realizing the concept or theory of Islamic sociology will be a great job for Muslim sociologists because some existing grand theories can contain a perspective bias that is inconsistent with Islamic values and teachings.

 

Sejak tiga dekade terakhir tumbuh di kalangan ilmuwan Muslim sebuah diskursus tentang Islamisasi ilmu, pengetahuan yang berawal dari pandangan bahwa ilmu Barat tidak lagi mampu memahami sistem kebudayaan non- Barat, termasuk kebudayaan Islam. Tak pelak persoalan ini lantas menjadi salah satu wacana akademik paling menarik dan mengundang debat publik di berbagai kalangan, khususnya intelektual Muslim. Tulisan ini memaparkan diskursus seputar persoalan yang terjadi dan kemudian mencoba mencari kemungkinannya di masa depan khususnya dalam bidang sosiologi. Tiga teori sosiologi dianalisa dalam makalah ini yaitu teori struktural-fungsional, teori konflik dan teori interaksionisme simbolik yang dibandingkan dengan pandangan Islam. Terdapat dua hal yang membedakan sosiologi Islam dan kontemporer yaitu menyangkut perlakuan umum atas agama dan penerapan sosiologi. Mewujudkan konsep atau teori sosiologi Islam akan menjadi pekerjaan besar bagi para sosiolog Muslim sebab beberapa teori inti yang ada dapat mengandung bias perpektif yang tidak sesuai dengan nilai-nilai dan ajaran Islam.
KALAM AKTUAL: Upaya Revitalisasi Ilmu Kalam
Authors: Esha Muhammad In'am
Published: May 2018

The science of Kalam (Islamic theology) is a historical product which needs to be discussed and restored its ‘elan vital’. Its strategic position and content, since it directly relates to human’s fundamentalism aspect (human’s belief principles), should not be considered as something ‘holy’ and ‘sacred’. Kalam is no other than the experts’ manifestation of sense of social crisis in responding the problematic and mainstream thought at the time. Hence, in the mid of modern phenomenon, the challenge and mainstream thought faced by Moslem is a fate to hold a reposition and revitalization (actualization) of ‘elan vital’ of Kalam science. Each Moslem has an obligation to learn about the recent issues regarding pluralism and humanity crisis and to put it into a serious discussion in a modern perspective.

 

Ilmu kalam adalah produk historis yang perlu untuk dikaji ulang dan dikembalikan elan vital-nya. Posisi dan kandungannya yang strategis, karena sangat bersentuhan dengan aspek fundamental manusia (pokok-pokok keyakinan manusia), hendaknya tidak dipandang sebagai sesuatu yang suci dan sakral. Ilmu kalam tidak lain merupakan manifestasi sense of social crisis para pemikir dalam merespon problematika dan mainstream pemikiran pada zamannya. Oleh karena itu, di tengah berbagai fenomena kekinian, tantangan dan mainstream pemikiran yang tengah dihadapai umat Islam adalah sesuatu yang niscaya untuk mengadakan reposisi dan revitalisasi (aktualisasi) elan vital ilmu kalam. Setiap Muslim diharuskan untuk mempelajari isu-isu terkini mengenai pluralism dan krisis kemanusiaan dan mendiskusikannya dalam perspektif era kontemporer.

 
PEMBERDAYAAN USAHA KECIL DAN MENENGAH INDONESIA DI ERA REFORMASI
Authors: Idrus Salim Al
Published: May 2018

Since the mid-1977, the situation of economy in Indonesia got a heavy shock due to the long crisis. Conglomerates that are expected as a development machine and Indonesian economic growth have failed. The position and the role of SME (Small to Medium Enterprise) during crisis gave a new hope for the bright future of Indonesian economic. A fact shows that during the time of economic crisis, SME earned much more than the big enterprises (conglomerate). In detail, this article will present the roles of SME (UKM, Ind.) and its development since 1900s for the growth of economy. The attempts of Indonesian government to empower the growth of SME is also discussed.

 

Sejak pertengahan tahun 1977, situasi perekonomian Indonesia mengalami goncangan keras karena dilanda krisis yang berkepanjangan. Konglomerat yang diharapkan sebagai mesin pembangunan dan pertambahan ekonomi Indonesia telah mengalami kegagalan. Kedudukan dan peran UKM (Usaha Kecil dan Menengah) selama krisis telah memberikan harapan baru untuk masa depan ekonomi Indonesia yang lebih cerah. Fakta menunjukkan bahwa selama krisis ekonomi panjang, UKM menghasilkan untung lebih banyak disbanding usaha skala besar (konglomerat). Artikel ini akan menjelaskan dengan detil peran-peran UKM dan perkembangannya sejak tahun 1900-an untuk pertumbuhan ekonomi. Usaha-usaha pemerintah Indonesia untuk memberdayakan pertumbuhan UKM juga dipaparkan.
PENGARUH SISTEM PERKAWINAN ISLAM TERHADAP SISTEM HUKUM PERKAWINAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Sugiatminingsih Sugiatminingsih
Published: May 2018

Islamic marriage law before being legalized as Marriage Constitution, the norms related to marriage system (marriage procedures) in Islam has actually been long applied in Moslem society. Even, since Islam first came and established Moslem community. Pancasila is the basic principles of Indonesia and the majority of Indonesian people are Moslem. So, in order to develop national constitution, Islamic law has a huge chance to be the only main source needed in that development of the national constitution. This article states the history of law constitution in the first era of Islam in Indonesia and also the influence of culture and mazhab. Furthermore, Islamic marriage system is also presented. The compilation of Islamic law in aiming for uniformity in religious court becomes the guidance for the judges in taking decisions. Therefore, the guarantee on the equality of unity and law certainty can be realized.

 

Hukum Perkawinan Islam sebelum disahkan sebagai Undang-Undang Perkawinan, norma yang berhubungan dengan system perkawinan (tata cara perkawinan) secara Islam sebenarnya telah lama berlaku dalam masyarakat Islam. Bahkan sejak pertama kali agama Islam masuk dan membentuk komunitas Islam. Pancasila ialah dasar negara Indonesia dan sebagian besar penduduk Indonesia beragama Islam. Maka, dalam rangka pembinaan Hukum Nasional, hukum Islam mempunyai peluang yang sangat besar untuk masuk sebagai salah satu bahan pokok yang sangat diperlukan dalam pembinaan hukum nasional tersebut. Artikel ini memaparkan sejarah undang-undang di awal masuknya Islam ke Indonesia serta budaya dan mazhab yang mempengaruhinya. Lebih khusus lagi, sistem perkawinan Islam juga menjadi pembahasan. Adanya kompilasi hukum Islam yang bertujuan untuk keseragaman dalam peradilan agama, menjadi acuan para hakim dalam menentukan keputusan. Sehingga, jaminan akan adanya persamaan kesatuan dan kepastian hukum bisa terwujud.
KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM ERA OTONOMI PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Baharuddin Baharuddin
Published: May 2018

The leadership of headmaster has active aims in increasing the education quality, so that good leadership capability is required.  Good leadership can arrange all of education resources for getting education purpose either the learning aspect or developing human resources. Accordingly the headmaster is demanded to be able to create good organization climate as well. It is in order that all of the school components can take a part to gain the objectives and aims of school organization. This paper reviews several leadership theories that are applicable in education context. It covers great man theory, contingency theory, transformational theory and leadership through emotional intelligence approach. Furthermore, it also discusses the characteristics of headmaster who is visionary and transformative. Headmaster also takes role as the model of initiation, inspiration, participation and motivation for all of the school components.

 

Kepemimpinan kepala sekolah memiliki tujuan aktif dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan, sehingga diperlukan kemampuan kepemimpinan yang baik. Kepemimpinan yang baik dapat mengatur semua sumber pendidikan untuk mendapatkan tujuan pendidikan baik aspek pembelajaran maupun pengembangan sumber daya manusia. Dengan demikian kepala sekolah dituntut untuk dapat menciptakan iklim organisasi yang baik pula. Hal ini agar semua komponen sekolah dapat mengambil bagian untuk mendapatkan tujuan dan tujuan organisasi sekolah. Makalah ini mengulas beberapa teori kepemimpinan yang berlaku dalam konteks pendidikan. Ini mencakup teori orang hebat, teori kontingensi, teori transformasional dan kepemimpinan melalui pendekatan kecerdasan emosional. Selanjutnya, ia juga membahas karakteristik kepala sekolah yang visioner dan transformatif. Kepala sekolah juga berperan sebagai model inisiasi, inspirasi, partisipasi dan motivasi untuk semua komponen sekolah.
SUFISM IN JAVA: The Meeting Point Between Sufism and Javanese Mysticism
Authors: Nashichuddin Ach.
Published: May 2018

Wali Songo is a clerical preacher who is not only an Islamic prophet but also a carrier of Sufism in Java. This paper reviews sufism in Wali Songo era and the meeting point between sufism and Javanese mysticism. Seen from their teachings, they are adherents of the flow of Sunni Sufism that many adopt the teachings of Imam Al-Ghazali. In developing their teachings they established an educational institution called pesantren, an educational institution which at the same time provides a dormitory as a residence for the santri. In spreading Islam they are easily accepted by the Javanese community. This cannot be separated from the teachings they developed, the teachings of Sufism which have similarities with the mystical teachings held by the people of Java. The meeting point between Sufism and Javanese mysticism is the main factor in the success of Wali Songo’s mission in Java. It results in Javanese Islam, a combination between Islamic teaching and Javanese culture.  

 

Wali Songo adalah seorang pengkhotbah klerus yang bukan hanya seorang nabi Islam tapi juga pembawa tasawuf di Jawa. Makalah ini mengulas sufisme di era Wali Songo dan titik temu antara sufisme dan mistisisme Jawa. Dilihat dari ajaran mereka, mereka menganut aliran tasawuf Sunni yang banyak mengadopsi ajaran Imam Al-Ghazali. Dalam mengembangkan ajaran mereka, mereka mendirikan sebuah institusi pendidikan yang disebut pesantren, sebuah institusi pendidikan yang pada saat yang sama menyediakan asrama sebagai tempat tinggal para santri. Dalam menyebarkan Islam mereka mudah diterima oleh masyarakat Jawa. Hal ini tak lepas dari ajaran yang mereka kembangkan, ajaran tasawuf yang memiliki kesamaan dengan ajaran mistik yang dipegang oleh masyarakat Jawa. Titik temu antara tasawuf dan mistisisme Jawa merupakan faktor utama dalam keberhasilan misi Wali Songo di Jawa. Ini menghasilkan Islam Jawa, kombinasi antara ajaran Islam dan budaya Jawa.
AGAMA SIKH DI INDIA: Sejarah Kemunculan, Ajaran dan Aktivitas Sosial-Politik
Authors: Esha Muhammad In'am
Published: May 2018

The paper examines the Sikhism on its history, doctrines, and political activities. The Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak whose ideology was initially closed to Islam and further moved to Hindu. However, the political conflict in India between Hindu and Islam is as one strong reason to make eclecticism. Therefore, the doctrines of Sikhism were taken from Islam on one side and Hindu on another side. It results in the Sikhism as a dualistic doctrine in its concept on God, human beings and nature. The Sikhism was involved conflict in India's society when the leader of Sikhism dragged in the political sphere. In the beginning it tried to mediate the conflict between Islam and Hindu. However, it turned to be a trigger into triangle conflict, The Sikh, Islam and Hindu. It becomes obvious that religion is not immune from political conflict, as politics can also become the conflict trigger among religions.

 

Makalah ini mengkaji Sikhisme mengenai sejarah, doktrin, dan aktivitas politiknya. Sikhisme didirikan oleh Guru Nanak yang ideologinya awalnya tertutup bagi Islam dan selanjutnya beralih ke Hindu. Namun, konflik politik di India antara Hindu dan Islam adalah salah satu alasan kuat untuk membuat eklektisisme. Oleh karena itu, doktrin Sikhisme diambil dari Islam di satu sisi dan Hindu di sisi lain. Ini menghasilkan Sikhisme sebagai doktrin dualistik dalam konsepnya tentang Tuhan, manusia dan alam. Sikhisme terlibat konflik di masyarakat India ketika pemimpin Sikhisme menyeret dalam ranah politik. Pada awalnya ia berusaha menengahi konflik antara Islam dan Hindu. Namun, hal itu berubah menjadi pemicu konflik segitiga, Sikh, Islam dan Hindu. Menjadi jelas bahwa agama tidak kebal dari konflik politik, karena politik juga bisa menjadi pemicu konflik antar agama.