bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formation of Geopolymers Using Sodium Silicate Solution and Aluminum Orthophosphate
Authors: Partschefeld Stephan , Wiegand Torben , Bellmann Frank , Osburg Andrea
Published: September 2020

This paper reports the formation and structure of fast setting geopolymers activated by using three sodium silicate solutions with different modules (1.6, 2.0 and 2.4) and a berlinite-type aluminum orthophosphate. By varying the concentration of the aluminum orthophosphate, different Si/Al-ratios were established (6, 3 and 2). Reaction kinetics of binders were determined by isothermal calorimetric measurements at 20 °C. X-ray diffraction analysis as well as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements were performed on binders to determine differences in structure by varying the alkalinity of the sodium silicate solutions and the Si/Al-ratio. The calorimetric results indicated that the higher the alkalinity of the sodium silicate solution, the higher the solubility and degree of conversion of the aluminum orthophosphate. The results of X-ray diffraction and Rietveldt analysis, as well as the NMR measurements, confirmed the assumption of the calorimetric experiments that first the aluminum orthophosphate was dissolved and then a polycondensation to an amorphous aluminosilicate network occurred. The different amounts of amorphous phases formed as a function of the alkalinity of the sodium silicate solution, indicate that tetrahydroxoaluminate species were formed during the dissolution of the aluminum orthophosphate, which reduce the pH value. This led to no further dissolution of the aluminum orthophosphate, which remained unreacted.
Portland Cements with High Content of Calcined Clay: Mechanical Strength Behaviour and Sulfate Durability
Authors: Aramburo Carlos H. , Pedrajas César , Talero Rafael
Published: September 2020

Calcined clay has become the supplementary cementitious materials with the greatest potential to reduce the clinker/cement. In this research, the mechanical strengths and sulphate resistance of blended cements with a high content of calcined clay as a pozzolanic addition were evaluated to demonstrate that these cements could be designed as CEM (cement) type IV/A-SR and IV/B-SR cements by the current European standard UNE-EN 197-1: 2011. The blended cements were prepared by two Portland cements (P1 and PY6) with different mineralogical compositions and a calcined clay. The level of replacement was greater than 40% by weight. The results obtained confirm the decrease in the mechanical strengths and the increase in the sulfate resistance of the two Portland cements when they are replaced by calcined clay at a level of replacement greater than 40%. These results are a consequence of the chemical effect from the pozzolanic activity of the calcined clay. Therefore, there is an important decrease in portlandite levels of paste liquid phase that causes the increase in sulfate resistance and the decrease of the mechanical strengths.
Effects of Chewing Exerciser on the Recovery of Masticatory Function Recovery after Orthognathic Surgery: A Single-Center Randomized Clinical Trial, a Preliminary Study
Authors: Yang Hoon Joo , Kwon Ik Jae , Almansoori Akram Abdo , Son Yoojung , Kim Bongju , Kim Soung-Min , Lee Jong-Ho
Published: September 2020

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the chewing exerciser (CE) on the functional recovery of the masticatory muscles after orthognathic surgery. Material and Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted in patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery including bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy. Postoperative physiotherapy (PT) was performed for 3 weeks starting 3 weeks after the surgery. The patients were randomly divided into two groups: control (Con) (conventional PT) group and CE group (use of CE in addition to conventional PT). The masticatory function was evaluated based on three standards: bite force (BF), amount of mouth opening (MO), and surface electromyography (sEMG) of the anterior temporal muscle (TA), masseter muscle (MM), sternocleidomastoid muscle, and anterior belly of digastric muscle before, 3 weeks (before PT) and 6 weeks after the surgery (after PT). Results: Finally, 22 subjects participated in this study: 10 patients for Con group and 12 patients for CE group. In both groups, the BF, which was reduced significantly after the surgery, recovered after the PT similar to that before the surgery. In both groups, the MO was also significantly reduced by the surgery. However, it did not recover as much, as it was before the surgery after applying the PT. There was no difference in BF and MO between the two groups. All muscles did not show significant changes in sEMG by surgery and PT at both resting and clenching states. Conclusion: Applying CE as a PT after orthognathic surgery did not cause any harmful side effects. In both groups, the weakened muscle activity after orthognathic surgery (OGS) was adequately restored 6 weeks after the surgery. However, CE did not offer a statistically significant benefit to the masticatory function in the recovery process after OGS.
Novel Splice Site Mutation in the PROS1 Gene in a Polish Patient with Venous Thromboembolism: c.602-2delA, Splice Acceptor Site of Exon 7
Authors: Mrożek Magdalena , Wypasek Ewa , Alhenc-Gelas Martine , Potaczek Daniel P. , Undas Anetta
Published: September 2020

We identified a novel splice site mutation of the PROS1 gene in a Polish family with protein S (PS) deficiency and explored the molecular pathogenesis of this previously undescribed variant. A novel mutation was detected in a 26-year-old woman with a history of venous thromboembolism (VTE) provoked by oral contraceptives. Her family history of VTE was positive. The sequence analysis of the PROS1 gene was performed in the proband and the proband’s family. The proband and their asymptomatic father had lower free PS levels (45% and 50%, respectively) and PS activity (48% and 44%, respectively). Total PS levels were normal (65.6% and 62.4%, respectively). The sequence analysis of the PROS1 gene revealed the presence of heterozygous deletion at the nucleotide position c.602-2 in intron 6, just upstream of exon 7, detected in the proband and her father. This variant alters the splice acceptor site of exon 7, and, according to the in silico prediction, it is highly likely to cause in-frame exon 7 skipping. We also presented follow-up data of two other Polish patients with PS deficiency associated with splice site mutations in PROS1 gene.
Francisella tularensis Subspecies holarctica and Tularemia in Germany
Authors: Appelt Sandra , Faber Mirko , Köppen Kristin , Jacob Daniela , Grunow Roland , Heuner Klaus
Published: September 2020

Tularemia is a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis a small, pleomorphic, facultative intracellular bacterium. In Europe, infections in animals and humans are caused mainly by Francisella tularensis subspecies holarctica. Humans can be exposed to the pathogen directly and indirectly through contact with sick animals, carcasses, mosquitoes and ticks, environmental sources such as contaminated water or soil, and food. So far, F. tularensis subsp. holarctica is the only Francisella species known to cause tularemia in Germany. On the basis of surveillance data, outbreak investigations, and literature, we review herein the epidemiological situation—noteworthy clinical cases next to genetic diversity of F. tularensis subsp. holarctica strains isolated from patients. In the last 15 years, the yearly number of notified cases of tularemia has increased steadily in Germany, suggesting that the disease is re-emerging. By sequencing F. tularensis subsp. holarctica genomes, knowledge has been added to recent findings, completing the picture of genotypic diversity and geographical segregation of Francisella clades in Germany. Here, we also shortly summarize the current knowledge about a new Francisella species (Francisella sp. strain W12-1067) that has been recently identified in Germany. This species is the second Francisella species discovered in Germany.
Pre-Sleep Low Glycemic Index Modified Starch Does Not Improve Next-Morning Fuel Selection or Running Performance in Male and Female Endurance Athletes
Authors: Dudar Monique D. , Bode Emilie D. , Fishkin Karly R. , Brown Rochelle A. , Carre Madeleine M. , Mills Noa R. , Ormsbee Michael J. , Ives Stephen J.
Published: September 2020

To determine the effects of pre-sleep supplementation with a novel low glycemic index (LGI) carbohydrate (CHO) on next-morning substrate utilization, gastrointestinal distress (GID), and endurance running performance (5-km time-trial, TT). Using a double-blind, randomized, placebo (PLA) controlled, crossover design, trained participants (n = 14; 28 ± 9 years, 8/6 male/female, 55 ± 7 mL/kg/min) consumed a LGI, high glycemic index (HGI), or 0 kcal PLA supplement ≥ 2 h after their last meal and <30 min prior to sleep. Upon arrival, resting energy expenditure (REE), substrate utilization, blood glucose, satiety, and GID were assessed. An incremental exercise test (IET) was performed at 55, 65, and 75% peak volume of oxygen consumption (VO2peak) with GID, rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and substrate utilization recorded each stage. Finally, participants completed the 5-km TT. There were no differences in any baseline measure. During IET, CHO utilization tended to be greater with LGI (PLA, 56 ± 11; HGI, 60 ± 14; LGI, 63 ± 14%, p = 0.16, η2 = 0.14). GID was unaffected by supplementation at any point (p > 0.05). Performance was also unaffected by supplement (PLA, 21.6 ± 9.5; HGI, 23.0 ± 7.8; LGI, 24.1 ± 4.5 min, p = 0.94, η2 = 0.01). Pre-sleep CHO supplementation did not affect next-morning resting metabolism, BG, GID, or 5-km TT performance. The trend towards higher CHO utilization during IET after pre-sleep LGI, suggests that such supplementation increases morning CHO availability.
Timestamp Estimation in P802.15.4z Amendment
Authors: Domuta Ioan , Palade Tudor Petru , Puschita Emanuel , Pastrav Andra
Published: September 2020

Due to the known issue that the ranging in the 802.15.4™-2015 standard is prone to external attacks, the enhanced impulse radio (EiR), a new amendment still under development, advances the secure ranging protocol by encryption of physical layer (PHY) timestamp sequence using the AES-128 encryption algorithm. This new amendment brings many changes and enhancements which affect the impulse-radio ultra-wideband (IR-UWB) ranging procedures. The timestamp detection is the base factor in the accuracy of range estimation and inherently in the localization precision. This paper analyses the key parts of PHY which have a great contribution in timestamp estimation precision, particularly: UWB pulse, channel sounding and timestamp estimation using ciphered sequence and frequency selective fading. Unlike EiR, where the UWB pulse is defined in the time domain, in this article, the UWB pulse is synthesized from the power spectral density mask, and it is shown that the use of the entire allocated spectrum results in a decrease in risetime, an increase in pulse amplitude, and an attenuation of lateral lobes. The paper proposes a random spreading of the scrambled timestamp sequence (STS), resulting in an improvement in timestamp estimation by the attenuation lateral lobes of the correlation. The timestamp estimation in the noisy channels with non-line-of-sight and multipath propagation is achieved by cross-correlation of the received STS with the locally generated replica of STS. The propagation in the UWB channel with frequency selective fading results in small errors in the timestamp detection.
A Feature Optimization Approach Based on Inter-Class and Intra-Class Distance for Ship Type Classification
Authors: Li Chen , Liu Ziyuan , Ren Jiawei , Wang Wenchao , Xu Ji
Published: September 2020

Deep learning based methods have achieved state-of-the-art results on the task of ship type classification. However, most existing ship type classification algorithms take time–frequency (TF) features as input, the underlying discriminative information of these features has not been explored thoroughly. This paper proposes a novel feature optimization method which is designed to minimize an objective function aimed at increasing inter-class and reducing intra-class feature distance for ship type classification. The objective function we design is able to learn a center for each class and make samples from the same class closer to the corresponding center. This ensures that the features maximize underlying discriminative information involved in the data, particularly for some targets that usually confused by the conventional manual designed feature. Results on the dataset from a real environment show that the proposed feature optimization approach outperforms traditional TF features.
A Class-Independent Texture-Separation Method Based on a Pixel-Wise Binary Classification
Authors: Soares Lucas de Assis , Côco Klaus Fabian , Ciarelli Patrick Marques , Salles Evandro Ottoni Teatini
Published: September 2020

Texture segmentation is a challenging problem in computer vision due to the subjective nature of textures, the variability in which they occur in images, their dependence on scale and illumination variation, and the lack of a precise definition in the literature. This paper proposes a method to segment textures through a binary pixel-wise classification, thereby without the need for a predefined number of textures classes. Using a convolutional neural network, with an encoder–decoder architecture, each pixel is classified as being inside an internal texture region or in a border between two different textures. The network is trained using the Prague Texture Segmentation Datagenerator and Benchmark and tested using the same dataset, besides the Brodatz textures dataset, and the Describable Texture Dataset. The method is also evaluated on the separation of regions in images from different applications, namely remote sensing images and H&E-stained tissue images. It is shown that the method has a good performance on different test sets, can precisely identify borders between texture regions and does not suffer from over-segmentation.
Addressing the Security Gap in IoT: Towards an IoT Cyber Range
Authors: Nock Oliver , Starkey Jonathan , Angelopoulos Constantinos Marios
Published: September 2020

The paradigm of Internet of Things has now reached a maturity level where the pertinent research goal is the successful application of IoT technologies in systems of high technological readiness level. However, while basic aspects of IoT connectivity and networking have been well studied and adequately addressed, this has not been the case for cyber security aspects of IoT. This is nicely demonstrated by the number of IoT testbeds focusing on networking aspects and the lack of IoT testbeds focusing on security aspects. Towards addressing the existing and growing skills-shortage in IoT cyber security, we present an IoT Cyber Range (IoT-CR); an IoT testbed designed for research and training in IoT security. The IoT-CR allows the user to specify and work on customisable IoT networks, both virtual and physical, and supports the concurrent execution of multiple scenarios in a scalable way following a modular architecture. We first provide an overview of existing, state of the art IoT testbeds and cyber security related initiatives. We then present the design and architecture of the IoT Cyber Range, also detailing the corresponding RESTful APIs that help de-associate the IoT-CR tiers and obfuscate underlying complexities. The design is focused around the end-user and is based on the four design principles for Cyber Range development discussed in the introduction. Finally, we demonstrate the use of the facility via a red/blue team scenario involving a variant of man-in-the-middle attack using IoT devices. Future work includes the use of the IoT-CR by cohorts of trainees in order to evaluate the effectiveness of specific scenarios in acquiring IoT-related cyber-security knowledge and skills, as well as the IoT-CR integration with a pan-European cyber-security competence network.
Improving Future Teachers’ Digital Competence Using Active Methodologies
Authors: Romero-García Carmen , Buzón-García Olga , de Paz-Lugo Patricia
Published: September 2020

Contemporary society demands a university education based on active and participatory educational models that enable the development of competences, with digital competence being amongst the most demanded ones. This work presents the results of an educational innovation at the university level. It intends to analyse whether the implementation of an active methodology supported by technological tools in a virtual classroom contributes to students’ digital development. A quantitative methodology with a pre-experimental pretest-posttest design was used. The sample comprised 30 students studying the Curriculum Design module on the Biology and Geology Specialism of the Master’s in Teacher Training at the Universidad Internacional de la Rioja. The results show an improvement in the five areas of the digital competence specified by the Common Framework for Teachers’ Digital Competence (MCCDD) established by Spain’s National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (INTEF), with a large effect size. It is concluded that the educational experiment implemented has enabled an increment in the level of digital competence of future teachers.
An Eco-GAME Meta-Evaluation of Existing Methods for the Appreciation of Ecosystem Services
Authors: Sajeva Maurizio , Maidell Marjo , Kotta Jonne , Peterson Anneliis
Published: September 2020

The isolation of science disciplines and the weak integration between science, policy and society represent main challenges for sustainable human development. If, on the one hand, the specialization of science has produced higher levels of knowledge, on the other hand, the whole picture of the complex interactions between systems has suffered. Economic and natural sciences are, on matters of sustainable development, strongly divergent, and the interface informing decision-making is weak. This downplays uncertainty and creates room for entrenched political positions, compromising evidence-based decision-making and putting the urgent need to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Agenda 2030 at risk. This article presents the heterodox Eco-GAME framework for interconnecting science through trans-disciplinary social-learning and meta-evaluation of scientific knowledge in pursuit of SDGs. The framework is tested and refined in the BONUS MARES project by systematic literature analysis, participatory workshops, and semi-structured interviews, in relation to the specific habitats of Baltic Sea mussel reefs, seagrass beds and macroalgae ecosystem services produced and methods applied. The results, acknowledging the urgency of interfacing science, policy and society, validate the Eco-GAME as a framework for this purpose and present a multi-dimensional system of indicators as a further development.
Multi-Objective Optimization of Building Life Cycle Performance. A Housing Renovation Case Study in Northern Europe
Authors: Montana Francesco , Kanafani Kai , Wittchen Kim , Birgisdottir Harpa , Longo Sonia , Cellura Maurizio , Riva Sanseverino Eleonora
Published: September 2020

While the operational energy use of buildings is often regulated in current energy saving policies, their embodied greenhouse gas emissions still have a considerable mitigation potential. The study aims at developing a multi-objective optimization method for design and renovation of buildings incorporating the operational and embodied energy demands, global warming potential, and costs as objective functions. The optimization method was tested on the renovation of an apartment building in Denmark, mainly focusing envelope improvements as roof and exterior wall insulation and windows. Cellulose insulation has been the predominant result, together with fiber cement or aluminum-based cladding and 2-layered glazing. The annual energy demand has been reduced from 166.4 to a range between 76.5 and 83.7 kWh/(m2 y) in the optimal solutions. The fact that the legal requirements of 70 kWh/(m2 y) are nearly met without building service improvements indicates that energy requirements can be fulfilled without compromising greenhouse gas emissions and cost. Since the method relies on standard national performance reporting tools, the authors believe that this study is a preliminary step towards more cost-efficient and low-carbon building renovations by utilizing multi-optimization techniques.
Low-Light Image Enhancement Based on Quasi-Symmetric Correction Functions by Fusion
Authors: Li Changli , Tang Shiqiang , Yan Jingwen , Zhou Teng
Published: September 2020

Sometimes it is very difficult to obtain high-quality images because of the limitations of image-capturing devices and the environment. Gamma correction (GC) is widely used for image enhancement. However, traditional GC perhaps cannot preserve image details and may even reduce local contrast within high-illuminance regions. Therefore, we first define two couples of quasi-symmetric correction functions (QCFs) to solve these problems. Moreover, we propose a novel low-light image enhancement method based on proposed QCFs by fusion, which combines a globally-enhanced image by QCFs and a locally-enhanced image by contrast-limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE). A large number of experimental results showed that our method could significantly enhance the detail and improve the contrast of low-light images. Our method also has a better performance than other state-of-the-art methods in both subjective and objective assessments.
Structural Biology of Influenza Hemagglutinin: An Amaranthine Adventure
Authors: Wu Nicholas C. , Wilson Ian A.
Published: September 2020

Hemagglutinin (HA) glycoprotein is an important focus of influenza research due to its role in antigenic drift and shift, as well as its receptor binding and membrane fusion functions, which are indispensable for viral entry. Over the past four decades, X-ray crystallography has greatly facilitated our understanding of HA receptor binding, membrane fusion, and antigenicity. The recent advances in cryo-EM have further deepened our comprehension of HA biology. Since influenza HA constantly evolves in natural circulating strains, there are always new questions to be answered. The incessant accumulation of knowledge on the structural biology of HA over several decades has also facilitated the design and development of novel therapeutics and vaccines. This review describes the current status of the field of HA structural biology, how we got here, and what the next steps might be.
The Epidemiological Signature of Pathogen Populations That Vary in the Relationship between Free-Living Parasite Survival and Virulence
Authors: Gomez Lourdes M. , Meszaros Victor A. , Turner Wendy C. , Ogbunugafor C. Brandon
Published: September 2020

The relationship between parasite virulence and transmission is a pillar of evolutionary theory that has implications for public health. Part of this canon involves the idea that virulence and free-living survival (a key component of transmission) may have different relationships in different host–parasite systems. Most examinations of the evolution of virulence-transmission relationships—Theoretical or empirical in nature—Tend to focus on the evolution of virulence, with transmission being a secondary consideration. Even within transmission studies, the focus on free-living survival is a smaller subset, though recent studies have examined its importance in the ecology of infectious diseases. Few studies have examined the epidemic-scale consequences of variation in survival across different virulence–survival relationships. In this study, we utilize a mathematical model motivated by aspects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) natural history to investigate how evolutionary changes in survival may influence several aspects of disease dynamics at the epidemiological scale. Across virulence–survival relationships (where these traits are either positively or negatively correlated), we found that small changes (5% above and below the nominal value) in survival can have a meaningful effect on certain outbreak features, including R0, and on the size of the infectious peak in the population. These results highlight the importance of properly understanding the mechanistic relationship between virulence and parasite survival, as the evolution of increased survival across different relationships with virulence may have considerably different epidemiological signatures.
Modeling the Influence of Mites on Honey Bee Populations
Authors: Torres David J. , Torres Nicholas A.
Published: September 2020

The Varroa destructor mite has been associated with the recent decline in honey bee populations. While experimental data are crucial in understanding declines, insights can be gained from models of honey bee populations. We add the influence of the V. destructor mite to our existing honey bee model in order to better understand the impact of mites on honey bee colonies. Our model is based on differential equations which track the number of bees in each day in the life of the bee and accounts for differences in the survival rates of different bee castes. The model shows that colony survival is sensitive to the hive grooming rate and reproductive rate of mites, which is enhanced in drone capped cells.
Interaction between Surface Water and Groundwater in Yinchuan Plain
Authors: Cai Zizhao , Wang Wenke , Zhao Ming , Ma Zhitong , Lu Chuan , Li Ying
Published: September 2020

The interaction of surface water (SW) and groundwater (GW) is becoming more and more complex under the effects of climate change and human activity. It is of great significance to fully understand the characteristics of regional SW–GW circulation to reveal the water circulation system and the effect of its evolution mechanism to improve the rational allocation of water resources, especially in arid and semi-arid areas. In this paper, Yinchuan Plain is selected as the study area, where the SW–GW interaction is intensive. Three typical profiles are selected to build two-dimensional hydrogeological structure models, using an integrated approach involving field investigation, numerical simulation, hydrogeochemistry and isotope analysis. The SW–GW transformation characteristics are analyzed with these models, showing that geological structure controls the SW–GW interaction in Yinchuan Plain. The SW–GW flow system presents a multi-level nested system including local, intermediate and regional flow systems. The runoff intensity and renewal rate of different flow systems are evidently different, motivating evolution of the hydro-chemical field; human activities (well mining, agricultural irrigation, ditch drainage, etc.) change the local water flow system with a certain impacting width and depth, resulting in a variation of the hydrological and hydro-chemical fields. This study presents the efficacy of an integrated approach combining numerical simulation, hydrogeochemistry and isotope data, as well as an analysis for the determination of GW-SW interactions in Yinchuan Plain.
Pengaruh Iklim Komunikasi dan Gaya Kepemimpinan terhadap Motivasi (Studi pada Guru SMA Negeri di Kabupaten Demak yang berstatus PNS)
Authors: Musthofa As'ad
Published: September 2020

The research analyses the influence of communication climate and leadership style towards teacher motivation at Demak Regency. The background of the research is the decrease of teacher motivation at Demak Regency. The problem of the research refers to the data on the Office of Education, Youth and Sports of Demak Regency showing the low teacher’s motivation. Is there an influence of communication climate towards teacher’s motivation at Demak Regency ? Is there an influence of leadership style towards teacher’s motivation at Demak Regency ? Is there an influence of communication climate and leadership style towards teacher’s motivation at Demak Regency ? and how far do the communication climate and leadership style influence teacher’s motivation at Demak Regency ? The purpose of the research is to find out and measure the influence of communication climate and leadership style towards teacher’s motivation at Demak Regency. The theory applied in the research is Maslow Hierarchy theory, X-Y Mc Gregor theory and perception on motivation theory by using positivistic paradigm. The type of the research is explanative, that is explaining causal relationship inter-variable through hypothesis examination. The population of the research is all State Senior High School teachers having status of Civil Servant at Demak Regency. Sample is taken by using proportional sampling and the amount of respondent is 74 people. The method used in the research is primary data uptake using questionnaire. Data analysis technique uses Multiple Linier Regression. The result of the research concludes that communication climate and leadership style influence teacher’s motivation at Demak Regency as much as 61,7% and the rest of 38,3% was affected by other variables beside communication climate and leadership style. The result of the research is in line with the theory of perception on motivation explaining that person’s working vitality will influence the way they perceive the situation of his working environment. The person’s working vitality will appear when there is a concern, conformity, reliance and satisfaction. The assumption of the leader describing that the officer works not only for the fee but due to the reliance, expression and the responsibility given by the leader in working, appropriate with X-Y Mc. Gregor theory. The findings is also appropriate with Maslow hierarchy theory stating that the needs fulfillment and working environment’ conform make person’s working motivation better.
Strategi Dakwah Nahdlatul Ulama dan Muhammadiyah di Kabupaten Jepara dalam Perspektif Pemanfaatan Media Massa
Authors: Slamet Achmad , Laila Aida Farichatul
Published: September 2020

The Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah organizations are the two major organizations in Jepara. The success of this Islamic organization in da'wah can not be separated from the use of good da'wah strategy. A good strategy is supported by good means / media. From the number of da'wah media that can be used as syiar Islam, mass media is considered the most effective and efficient in the current era of technology. This research analyzes the strategy of mass media utilization in Islamic da'wah by two organizations; Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah in Jepara District. This research uses the techniques of collecting up to data analysis that refers to qualitative research methodology, to find the data that answer the formulation of the problem that has been decided, about the comparison strategy of mass media utilization in daakwah between the two research objects. So the results of this study will culminate in the use of a number of comparative instruments to determine the similarities and differences, as well as the shortcomings and advantages of the two comparable research objects. After doing research with the data obtained can be concluded that the utilization of mass media used Islamic organization Nahdlatul Ulama in the most effective da'wah is through online media, while the Muhammadiyah organization the most effective use of mass media through print media such as magazine / bulletin. Whereas Equations and Differences. The equality of these two organizations in utilizing the mass media lies in the system of utilization; its own mass media management system and system of cooperation with other mass media. While the difference lies in the mass media products produced by these two Islamic organizations.
FAKTOR PEMBEDA DALAM KOMUNIKASI LINTAS BUDAYA ANTARA WISATAWAN ASING DENGAN MASYARAKAT LOKAL DI DESA WISATA KANDRI GUNUNGPATI KOTA SEMARANG
Authors: Khotimah Nurul
Published: September 2020

Cultural diversity is a necessity in the human community in the world. Cultures have different value systems, so they determine different life goals, and determine ways of communicating that are strongly influenced by language, rules and norms in each culture. So that every communication activity with other people always contains the potential for cross-cultural or intercultural communication, because it will always be in a "culture" that is different from other people. This study aims to find out how cultural differences between foreign tourists and local communities are examined based on the study of cross-cultural communication, so that they can be understood together and avoid culture shock. This research was conducted in the tourist village of Kandri, Gunungpati sub-district, Semarang city with the object of research of foreign tourists who came in the tourist village. The research method used is a qualitative field reserach. Data collection techniques in this study were interviews and observations. The results of the study show that the distinguishing factors in communication can be seen from the verbal and nonverbal language systems, economic systems, educational systems, cultures (values and norms), and religious systems.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN FACEBOOK TERHADAP PERILAKU CYBERBULLYING DI KALANGAN REMAJA DESA MANTINGAN KECAMATAN TAHUNAN KABUPATEN JEPARA
Authors: Fajrie Mahfudlah , Syaidah Noor
Published: September 2020

This research aimed the influenceof using facebook toward cyberbullying behavior. The hypothesis in this research wasthere was an influenceof using facebook toward cyberbullying behavior among village adolescentsMantingan. Subject in this research were 61 adolescents in aged range 15-17 years old consist of 30 boys adolescents and 31 girls adolescents. The sampling technique used was proportional sampling. Method of collecting data consist of observation, interview, and questionnaire. The data was analyzed using aplikation IBM SPSS Statistics 25. Result of test correlation using correlation product moment between using facebook with cyberbullying behavior was 0,964 with value significant 0,000, which means there was a significant positive between using facebook toward cyberbullying behavior among village adolescents Mantingan.
AKTIVITAS BAURAN PROMOSI UNIT USAHA SYARIAH PT BANK PERMATA TBK (Studi Deskriptif Kualitatif Eksekusi Co-Branding dan Sponsorship Permata Bank Syariah dengan Persib 2017-2018)
Authors: Arswendi Riki , Tanti Dewi Sad , Herlina Andi
Published: September 2020

Abstract Marketing competition in the banking industry is increasingly ultracompetitive, triggering the Sharia Business Unit of PT Bank Permata Tbk (PermataBank Syariah) to carry out promotions in a way that has never been done before, namely to carry out sports sponsorship initiatives for PERSIB club football. This research was conducted to determine the promotional mix activities of Permata Bank Syariah in conducting co-branding & sponsorship which is expected to increase Bobotoh's awareness on the Permata Syariah brand. This study uses Marketing Communication Theory from Philip Kotler and uses the Balance Sheet Theory from Fritz Heider with a qualitative approach with a qualitative descriptive format. The results of the study discussed the execution of co-branding & sponsorship carried out by Permata Bank Syariah, from the planning, implementation to program evaluation stages. Co-branding activities in the promotional mix implemented by PermataBank Syariah and PERSIB are quite effective in gaining Bobotoh awareness and generating new account acquisitions. Whereas sponsorship activities carried out by PermataBank Syariah proved to support PermataBank Syariah obtaining marketing publicity and can access the commercial potential of PERSIB to be exploited and optimized.

Keywords: Permata Bank Syariah, co-branding, awareness.

Persaingan pemasaran di industry perbankan yang semakin ultra kompetitif, menjadi trigger bagi Unit Usaha Syariah PT Bank PermataTbk (PermataBank Syariah) untuk melakukan promosi dengan cara yang belum pernah dilakukan sebelumnya yaitu melakukan inisiatif sport sponsorship kepada klub sepakbola PERSIB. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahuia ktivitas bauran promosi PermataBank Syariah dalam melakukan co-branding & sponsorship yang diharapkanakan meningkatkan awareness Bobotoh pada brand Permata Syariah. Penelitian ini menggunakanTeori Komunikasi Pemasaran dari Philip Kotler dan menggunakan Teori Keseimbangan dari Fritz Heider dengan pendekatan kualitatif dengan format deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian membahas eksekusi co-branding & sponsorship yang dijalankan oleh Permata Bank Syariah, mulai tahap perencanaan, implementasi hingga evaluasi program. Aktivitas cobranding dalam bauran promosi yang diimplementasikan oleh Permata Bank Syariah dan PERSIB cukup efektif mendapatkan awareness Bobotoh dan menghasilkan akuisisi rekening baru. Sedangkan aktivitas sponsorship yang dilakukan olehPermata Bank Syariah terbukti mendukung Permata Bank Syariah memperoleh marketing publicity dan dapat mengaksespotensi komersial PERSIB untuk dieksploitasi dan dioptimalkan.

Katakunci: Permata Bank Syariah, co-branding, awareness.
KADERSISASI DA’I MODERAT ERA MILENIAL DI PENGURUS CABANG NAHDLATUL ULAMA KABUPATEN KENDAL
Authors: Kholiq Abdul
Published: September 2020

Abstract

The da’wah cadress face a lot of challanges on hus way. The most serious one is the condition and situation of this millenial era. Inthis millenial era the ability of Da’I is demended to be harmony with the style of this generation, such as skills of internet, journalistic skills, utilizing and managing social media, blog’s and mass media channel’s. This challenges was also experienced by Kenadal district PCNU, then the researcher find out “how to regeneration the moderat Da’I in this millenial era at Kendal district PCNU. The method that used to collect the data is consist of observation, interview, and documentation, the result will be useful to provide new understanding for cadress practitioners about how to regeneration for moderat Da’I and can give a new awareness about caderization, build a moderate attitude, tolerance among religious people, avoid the violences against another parties based on different thought’s or different religion’s and maimtain the integrity of the nation.

Keywords: Cadreization, Moderate Da'i, Millennial

Dalam perjalanan dakwahnya, banyak tantangan yang Kader Dakwah hadapi. Salah satu yang paling serius adalah situasi dan kondisi zaman yang kini tengah berada pada era milenial. Da’i di zaman milenial dituntut untuk bisa mengikuti gaya dan model generasi ini termasuk dalam pemanfaatan media agar tetap diterima oleh generasi milenial. Seperti kecakapan dalam memanfaatkan internet, kecakapan jurnalistik,memanfaatkan dan mengelola media sosial, blog, dan kanal-kanal media massa. Tantangan tersebut juga dialami oleh PCNU Kabupaten Kendal, sehingga peneliti terdorong untuk mengetahuibagaimana kaderisasi da’i moderat era milenial di lembaga dakwah PCNU Kabupaten Kendal. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data adalahPengamatan, Wawancara, dan Dokumentasi. Hasilnya akan bermanfaat untuk memberikan pemahaman baru bagi praktisi pengkaderan mengenai cara pengkaderan da’i moderat dan dapat memberi kesadaran baru terkait kaderisasi, membangun sikap moderat, toleransi antar umat beragama, menghindari kekerasan terhadap pihak lain yang berbeda pemikiran atau berbeda agama, dan menjaga integritas bangsa.

Kata Kunci: Kaderisasi, Da’i Moderat, Milenial
Manisa İl Merkezinde Bulunan Devlet İlkokul ve Ortaokullarının Fiziki ve Çevresel Koşullarının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ÇETİNKAYA Aynur , UYAR Fatma , ÖZMEN Dilek , ŞAHİN Damla , SEZEN KÖKSAL Sinem
Published: September 2020

Amaç: Araştırmada ilkokul ve ortaokulların fiziki ve çevresel koşullarını değerlendirerek okul çevre sağlığı kapsamında durum tespiti yapmak amaçlandı.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Araştırma tanımlayıcı kesitsel tipteydi. Araştırmanın evrenini Manisa il merkezinde yer alan 120 okul, örneklemini ise merkez iki ilçeden kura yöntemiyle belirlenen 91 okul oluşturdu. Veriler TSE’nin devlet ilkokul ve ortaokulları için kullandığı değerlendirme formu ve literatür doğrultusunda araştırmacılarca oluşturulan okul fiziksel ve çevresel koşullarını belirlemeye yönelik 62 soruluk anket formu ile toplandı.

Bulgular: Araştırmaya alınan okulların %31,9’ unun 100 metre yakınında tren yolu/ana cadde/ana yol bulunmaktaydı. Okulların %85,2’sinde dersliklerdeki öğrenci sayısı uygun iken okulların sadece %2,2’sinde öğrenci başına düşen derslik alanı yeterliydi. Okullardaki erkek öğrenci tuvaletlerinin kabin sayısı %63,6 oranında yeterliyken kız öğrenci tuvaletleri ise %71,6 oranında yeterliydi. Çalışmadaki okulların sadece %4,4’ ü “Beslenme Dostu Okul’’, %31,9’u “Beyaz Bayrak’’ sertifikasına sahipti; %6,6’sında revir, %3,3’ünde hemşire ve %1,1 ‘inde hekim bulunmaktaydı.

Sonuç: İncelenen okullardaki çevresel ve fiziki koşulların okul toplumunun sağlığını geliştirme ve korumada yeterli olmadığı bulundu. Cadde/anayol ve tren yolu yakınında bulunan okulların giriş çıkış saatlerinde geçiş güvenliğini sağlayacak bir görevli bulundurulması, Beslenme Dostu Okul, Beyaz Bayrak Projesi gibi projelerin teşvikinin arttırılması, okulların yapılması planlanırken ilgili okul sağlığı standartlarına uygun ve değişen ihtiyaç ve talepleri karşılayabilecek alt yapıda yapılması, okullarda sağlık personelinin bulundurulmasına yönelik başta hemşireler olmak üzere tüm toplumun bilinçlenmesi sağlanmalıdır.
SOMATOSTATİN ANALOGLARI İLE GÜNCEL TEDAVİ YAKLAŞIMLARI
Authors: UZUNHİSARCIKLI Ebru , YERER Mükerrem Betül
Published: September 2020

Somatostatin, hipotalamustan salgılanan ve
hipofizden büyüme hormonu salımını inhibe eden bir nöropeptiddir.
Somatostatinin yarılanma ömrünün kısa olmasından dolayı çeşitli somatostatin
analogları geliştirilmiştir. Somatostatin analogları olan
Oktreotid, Vapreotid, Lanreotid ve Pasireotid somatostatin reseptörlerine
yüksek afinite ile bağlanan selektif etken maddelerdir. Bu analoglar,
pankreatit, akromegali, özofagus varis kanamasının tedavisinde rutin olarak
kullanılırken bazı kanser türlerinde ve nörodejeneratif hastalıklarda da
faydalı olabileceklerine dair araştırmalar mevcuttur.

Bu derleme, somatostatinin biyolojik
fonksiyonlarına, reseptörlerine, analoglarına ve potansiyel terapötik
kullanımlarına farmakolojik olarak güncel bir görüş sunmaktadır.
RATLARDA KARBON TETRAKLORÜR İLE OLUŞTURULAN KRONİK KARACİĞER HASARI ÜZERİNE NAR ÇEKİRDEĞİ YAĞININ ETKİSİ VE KASPAZ AKTİVİTESİ İLE HEPATİK APOPTOZİSİN BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: EKEBAŞ Görkem , ATASEVER Ayhan , ŞENTÜRK Meryem , YAMAN GRAM Duygu , EREN Meryem
Published: September 2020

Bu çalışmada, karbon tetraklorür (CCl4) ile kronik karaciğer hasarı oluşturulan ratlarda nar çekirdeği yağının (NÇY) karaciğer dokusunda oluşabilecek lezyonlar üzerine koruyucu etkisi ve biyokimyasal değerleri araştırılmıştır.Çalışmada 32 adet, her grupta 8 rat olmak üzere 4 gruba ayrıldı. İlk grup kontrol olarak belirlendi. İkinci gruba 12 hafta her gün 2 ml/kg dozunda NÇY gavaj ile verildi. Üçüncü gruba dilüe edilen 0.2 ml/kg iki doz CCl4 her hafta 3 gün ara ile intraperitoneal olarak enjekte edildi. Dördüncü gruba 2 ml/kg dozunda NÇY 12 hafta her gün, gavaj ile verilirken her hafta 3 gün ara ile 2 doz CCl4 uygulandı.Kontrol gruplarında normal karaciğer doku yapısı gözlenirken; CCl4+NÇY grubu hepatositlerde CCl4 grubuna göre daha az yoğunlukta makro ve mikroveziküler yağ vakuolleri görüldü. NÇY uygulamalarında histopatolojik değişiklikler kısmen CCl4 grubuna göre kısmen azalırken, kaspaz 3 ve 9 aktivitesi de sınırlı sayıda azaldı. Kronik olarak CCl4 uygulanan gruplarda serum ALT aktivitesi ve karaciğer MDA düzeyleri önemli düzeyde artış gösterirken, NÇY uygulamaları istatistiki önemde etkilenmedi.Kronik CCl4 ile NÇY verilen deney gruplarında karaciğer hasarı üzerinde biyokimyasal veriler ve histopatolojik lezyonlar üzerine iyileştirici yönden anlamlı bir etkisi gözlenmedi.
Repeated jump ability of young basketball players at different game stages and its relationship to aerobic capacity
Authors: Segev Shai , Meckel Yoav
Published: September 2020

The aim of the study was to determine the performance indices of a repeated jumping test (RJT) over three different stages of a basketball game, and to examine their relationships with the aerobic capacity of young basketball players. Sixteen young (17.2 ± 0.4 yrs) trained basketball players performed an RJT (six sets of six consecutive vertical jumps) after warm-up, at halftime, and after completing a full game, as well as an aerobic power test (shuttle run test for 20m), each test taking place on a different day. Performance indices for each of the RJTs were the ideal jump height (IJ), the total jump height (TJ) of all the jumps, and the performance decrement (PD) throughout the tests. The IJ and TJ were significantly higher at the halftime compared with both after warm-up and after a full-time game (p<0.01). No major variations were noted in IJ and TJ in the full-time game compared to the warm-up. During any of the three game stages, there was no significant difference in the PD. No significant relationships were found between the aerobic capacity and any of the RJT performance indices at the different game stages. Given the present findings, coaches and players may consider the use of a more intense warm-up protocol, one that will efficiently prepare players for the early stages of a basketball game. The results also suggest that the aerobic energy system's involvement with repeated jumping activity is only minor when young players play basketball.
Perlindungan Hukum dari Paparan Asap Rokok di Kota Blitar
Authors: Susetiyo Weppy , Perdana M. Taufan , Iftitah Anik
Published: September 2020

Melalui penelitian yuridis normatif guna meneliti perwujudan perlindungan hukum pemerintah di tingkat daerah di Kota Blitar secara preventif dan represif terhadap aktifitas merokok di Kota Blitar, diketahui bahwa regulasi Perda KTR Kota Blitar yang mengandung sanksi administratif bagi pihak terkait yang tidak melaksanakan kewajiban dan sanksi pidana bagi pelaku tindak pidana pelanggaran, memperbolehkan  smoking area di tempat kerja, dan melarang smoking area di kawasan fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan, tempat proses belajar mengajar, tempat anak bermain, tempat ibadah dan angkutan umum.
Tradução e invenção: Gonzaga Duque e a crítica de arte simbolista
Authors: Soares Vieira André
Published: September 2020

Este trabalho tem por objetivo refletir sobre algumas especificidades de um tipo de texto situado entre o ensaístico e o comentário: a crítica de arte praticada por um crítico-escritor do simbolismo brasileiro, Gonzaga Duque (1863 – 1911). Na esteira teórica de autores como Dario Gamboni (1991), Françoise Lucbert (2005) e Liliane Louvel (2006), dentre outros, trata-se de perceber os modos como o crítico de arte simbolista opera uma tradução intersemiótica, passando do icônico ao verbal, ao descrever os quadros a que se refere. Se a pintura detém o poder de transformar a linguagem da crítica de arte por meio de uma “tradução” dos efeitos picturais das obras comentadas, tal tradução residiria na adaptação da materialidade do quadro para a realidade do texto, através das evocações poéticas que prolongariam a experiência estética. É o que faz Gonzaga Duque em relação às obras de pintores como Félicien Rops, Puvis de Chavannes e Helios Seelinger, por meio de uma crítica de arte simbolista que  transforma a substância pictórica em texto poético de forma criativa.
Subjetividade lírica em Baudelaire: um estudo sobre alteridade & imagem
Authors: Felipe Ferreira Alves Nathaly
Published: September 2020

O presente artigo procura apontar um princípio de alteridade presente na subjetividade lírica de As flores do mal, especialmente, no poema “LXXXVII O SOL”. Para tanto, daremos ênfase à imagem poética do sol como “o outro” do sujeito lírico, como dispositivo que o lança ao “fora de si”, encaminhando-o à experiência do cotidiano, a partir dos estudos de M. Collot (2006), que dizem respeito à compreensão da alteridade na poesia moderna e contemporânea.