bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
2050: The End of the Growth Era?
Authors: Sornette Didier
Published: May 2018

This chapter examines stock market crashes in the entire financial history of the United States as well as the world economy and population dynamics over the last 2,000 years. It suggests the existence of strong positive feedbacks that point to an underlying finite-time singularity around 2050, signaling a fundamental change of regime of the world economy and population around 2050 (a super crash?). Three leading scenarios are described: collapse, transition to sustainability, and superhumans. After analyzing financial as well as economic and population times series over the longest time scales for which reliable data is available, the chapter considers the pessimistic viewpoint of “natural” scientists vs. the optimistic viewpoint of “social” scientists regarding human population size and growth. It also discusses the faster-than-exponential growth of population, GDP, and financial indices before concluding with an overview of the increasing propensity to emulate the stock market approach.
The Logician and the Engineer
Authors: Nahin Paul J.
Published: May 2018

Boolean algebra, also called Boolean logic, is at the heart of the electronic circuitry in everything we use—from our computers and cars, to home appliances. How did a system of mathematics established in the Victorian era become the basis for such incredible technological achievements a century later? This book combines engaging problems and a colorful historical narrative to tell the remarkable story of how two men in different eras—mathematician and philosopher George Boole and electrical engineer and pioneering information theorist Claude Shannon—advanced Boolean logic and became founding fathers of the electronic communications age. The book takes readers from fundamental concepts to a deeper and more sophisticated understanding of modern digital machines, in order to explore computing and its possible limitations in the twenty-first century and beyond.
The Visioneers
Authors: McCray W. Patrick
Published: May 2018

In 1969, Princeton physicist Gerard O'Neill began looking outward to space colonies as the new frontier for humanity's expansion. A decade later, Eric Drexler turned his attention to the molecular world as the place where society's future needs could be met using self-replicating nanoscale machines. These modern utopians predicted that their technologies could transform society as humans mastered the ability to create new worlds, undertook atomic-scale engineering, and, if truly successful, overcame their own biological limits. This book tells the story of how these scientists and the communities they fostered imagined, designed, and popularized speculative technologies such as space colonies and nanotechnologies. The book traces how these visioneers blended countercultural ideals with hard science, entrepreneurship, libertarianism, and unbridled optimism about the future. It shows how they built networks that communicated their ideas to writers, politicians, and corporate leaders. But the visioneers were not immune to failure. O'Neill and Drexler faced difficulty funding their work and overcoming colleagues' skepticism, and saw their ideas co-opted and transformed. Ultimately, both men struggled to overcome stigma and ostracism as they tried to unshackle their visioneering from pejorative labels like “fringe” and “pseudoscience”? This book provides a balanced look at the successes and pitfalls they encountered. It exposes the dangers of promotion that can plague exploratory science. But above all, it highlights the importance of radical new ideas that inspire us to support cutting-edge research into tomorrow's technologies.
Omnificent
Authors: McCray W. Patrick
Published: May 2018

This chapter discusses the resurgence of interest in science and technology in the 1970s. Magazines like Omni helped shift public interest and attention to impressive developments happening, not in outer space, but at the levels of the gene, the molecule, and the microcircuit. This eventually helped foster ambitions for a new technological future to be realized by controlling and manipulating matter at the level of billionths of a meter—the nanoscale. To be sure, O'Neill and his space-oriented visioneering did not suddenly fade away. O'Neill-inspired groups like the L5 Society had started by diligently advocating space as a place that adventurous citizens might one day inhabit. But, by the early 1980s, this goal began to seem more unattainable than ever, and many initial enthusiasts abandoned their utopian aspirations.
Could Small Be Beautiful?
Authors: McCray W. Patrick
Published: May 2018

This chapter discusses the growing interest in nanotechnology. As the excitement of the space program waned, new technological frontiers were found not beyond our planet but with the manipulation of matter at the smallest scales. Instead of imagining a future that started with settlements floating in the inky vacuum of space, this new future derived from manipulations of the cell's interior machinery and the integrated circuit's crystalline architecture. Scientists and engineers combined their increasing abilities to engineer organisms and devices with an interactive and interventionist approach to modifying the physical world in new and unexpected ways. Biotechnology and microelectronics provided a core foundation for activities that Drexler initially called “molecular engineering,” which later acquired the “nanotechnology” moniker.
Greek Buddha
Authors: Beckwith Christopher I.
Published: May 2018

Pyrrho of Elis went with Alexander the Great to Central Asia and India during the Greek invasion and conquest of the Persian Empire in 334–324 BC. There he met with early Buddhist masters. This book shows how their Early Buddhism shaped the philosophy of Pyrrho, the famous founder of Pyrrhonian scepticism in ancient Greece. The book traces the origins of a major tradition in Western philosophy to Gandhara, a country in Central Asia and northwestern India. It systematically examines the teachings and practices of Pyrrho and of Early Buddhism, including those preserved in testimonies by and about Pyrrho, in the report on Indian philosophy two decades later by the Seleucid ambassador Megasthenes, in the first-person edicts by the Indian king Devanampriya Priyadarsi referring to a popular variety of the Dharma in the early third century BC, and in Taoist echoes of Gautama's Dharma in Warring States China. The book demonstrates how the teachings of Pyrrho agree closely with those of the Buddha Sakyamuni, “the Scythian Sage.” In the process, it identifies eight distinct philosophical schools in ancient northwestern India and Central Asia, including Early Zoroastrianism, Early Brahmanism, and several forms of Early Buddhism. It then shows the influence that Pyrrho's brand of scepticism had on the evolution of Western thought, first in Antiquity, and later, during the Enlightenment, on the great philosopher and self-proclaimed Pyrrhonian, David Hume.
Forest Fires
Authors: Charbonneau Paul
Published: May 2018

This chapter explores how a “natural” process generates dynamically something that is conceptually similar to a percolation cluster by using the case of forest fires. It first provides an overview of the forest-fire model, which is essentially a probabilistic cellular automata, before discussing its numerical implementation using the Python code. It then describes a representative simulation showing the triggering, growth, and decay of a large fire in a representative forest-fire model simulation on a small 100 x 100 lattice. It also considers the behavior of the forest-fire model as well as its self-organized criticality and concludes with an analysis of the advantages and limitations of wildfire management. The chapter includes exercises and further computational explorations, along with a suggested list of materials for further reading.
Traffic Jams
Authors: Charbonneau Paul
Published: May 2018

This chapter considers the occurrence of traffic jams in the flow of moving automobiles as an example of complex collective behavior emerging from the interactions of system elements. It begins with a discussion of the basic design principle of an automobile traffic model and the numerical implementation of the model using the Python code. It then describes a representative simulation involving an ensemble of 300 cars initially at rest and distributed randomly, with a mean spacing of 10 units. It also examines how the traffic jam model behaves, traffic jams as avalanches, and the self-organized criticality of car traffic. The chapter includes exercises and further computational explorations, along with a suggested list of materials for further reading.
Pembelajaran Strategi Feedback untuk Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Mahasiswa DIII Teknik Komputer Politeknik Harapan Bangsa
Authors: Kusuma Adi Candra
Published: May 2018

Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi kurang adanya feedback dari dosen yang mengakibatkan mahasiswa kebingungan karena penguasaan materi semakin sulit. Hal ini berdampak pada kurangnya prestasi belajar mahasiswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pelaksanaan strategi feedback untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar mahasiswa. Prestasi belajar mahasiswa dilihat dari nilai evaluasi mahasiswa didukung dengan nilai dan tugas post test. Media yang digunakan adalah modul pembelajaran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian tindakan kelas (class room action research) dengan kegiatan yang telah diskemakan. Subjek adalah mahasiswa semester I pada mata kuliah matematika materi kombinatorial tahun kuliah 2015/2016 yang terdiri dari 38 mahasiswa. Instrumen untuk mengumpulkan data adalah lembar observasi, lembar angket/kuesioner, jurnal harian, lembar wawancara dan lembar tes yaitu post test dan evaluasi. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah pengumpulan data, reduksi data, display data, dan kesimpulan. DAta yang digunakan untuk analisis adalah hasil dari test mahasiswa, lembar observasi, lembar angket. Dari hasil perhitungan prosentase diperoleh nilai Post test siklus I sebesar 38,89% dan siklus II sebesar 79,41%. Hasil lembar observasi keterlaksanaan pembelajaran menuinjukkan siklus I sebesar 65,875% dan siklus II sebesar 75,5% artinya pelaksanaan pembelajaran melalui strategi feedback berjalan dengan baik. Hal tersebut ditunjukka oleh rata-rata siginifikan mengalami peningkatan.

Kata Kunci: Strategi Feedback, prestasi belajar.
Relevansi Antara Kondisi Penyelenggaraan dengan Buku Petunjuk Teknis Penyelengaraan Taman Penitipan Anak (TPA) di Kecamatan Bumiayu
Authors: Sulistyasih Eko
Published: May 2018

Abstract: The purpose of this study, firrst, to know the operation of the Daycare institution in Bumiayu District. Second, to determine the relevance of the conditions of implementation technical manual operation of Daycare in Bumiayu District. This research using quantitative is of the descriptive approach. The population in this study were 3 managers in the third Daycare above, 6 educators at Lestari Daycare, 4 educators at al-Ikhlas Daycare, and 1 educators at Bina Mandiri Daycare. The small of population makes the researcher does not take the some of them as samples. The results that: there is a match between the showed condition of implementation of the technical manual operation of Lestari Daycare. Meanwhile, the condition of the implementation of the technical manual operation of al-Ikhlas and Bina Mandiri Daycare are quite appropriate.

Keywords: Daycare, relevance, user guide.
MANHAJ TAFSIR MOHAMMAD ARKOUN
Authors: Nasrudin Nasrudin
Published: May 2018

Tulisan ini mengkaji Muhammad Arkoun sebagai salah satu tokoh diantara banyaknya pemikir dan tokoh muslim yang memberikan tawaran dalam metodologi penafsiran Â Al-Qurâ€™an. Dia menawarkan kajian yang cukup berani dalam pembacaannya terhadap al-Qurâ€™an. Secara radikal Arkoun mempersoalkan kembali esensi wahyu sebagai kalam Allah yang transenden dan wacana wahyu sebagai perwujudan kalam tersebut dalam dataran imanen. Ia menekankan pembecaan al-Qurâ€™an sebagai kajain yang memungkinkan suatu pembacaan yang ideal bertepatan dengan maksud-maksud pemaknaan yang asli dari al-Qurâ€™an pada tahap wacana bukan pada tahap teks. Tuhan (Saya/kami) yang mengalamatkan mode imperative kepada Engkau Perantara/Muhammad untuk mencapai mereka/manusia melaui empat fase yaitu kalam Allah, wacana Qurâ€™ani, korpus resmi tertutup dan korpus tertafsir. Dengan mengadopsi ilmu-ilmu barat kontemporer dalam menafsirkan Al-Qur'an, baik itu ilmu linguistik, sejarah, antropologi dan yang lainnya, dia mengharapkan akan menghasilkan penafsiran baru yang belum pernah dilakukan oleh ilmuan muslim sebelumnya. Ia telah mengangkat hermeneutika al-Qur'an dalam terma-terma kontemporer modern sehingga penafsiran al-Qur'an yang ia tawarkan cukup menggeser peran metode tafsir al-Qur'an bil ma'tsur. Meskipun ia telah dituduh menyalahgunakan penfsiran al-Qurâ€™an, gagasannya perlu ditimbang secara bijak. Makalah ini hendak menguraikan tentang pandangan Mohammad Arkoun terhadap Al-Qur'an, dan metodologinya dalam menginterpretasi al-Qur'an.
POLIGAMI DALAM PERSPEKTIF AL-QURAN
Authors: Makrum Makrum
Published: May 2018

This paper is discusion the polygamy is still a controversial problem, although much discussed and examined. The difference of opinion among scholars make this problem continues to potentially raises the agree and disagree. Even though it has been regulated in Act Number 1 of 1974 concerning marriage and the compilation of Islamic law (KHI), this does not necessarily make the problem of polygamy is complete. Not a few perpetrators of polygamy choose married under the hand or by sirri. This research uses qualitative approach by implementing thematic interpretation method (maudhu'i) to obtain a comprehensive understanding about polygamy in the Qur'an. The Data obtained through the study of a library research by sharing the data that comes from the various verse of the Qur'an, hadith, book fiqh, research results, books and the news in various media outlets in order to complete the interpretation of the verses of polygamy. Based on the results of this research it is known that the verses of the Qur'an gives a very tight restrictions for those who want to in polygamy. Justice that the conditions of polygamy is not only were quantitative but also qualitative research. In the context of historical-socio, the command of polygamy is intended as a form of the solution to avoid injustice to orphans women. Even if polygamy still want to do, should the husband marrying the widows who have lighten the orphan.
BERTAARUF DENGAN TILAWAH LANGGAM JAWA
Authors: Arafat Muhammad Yaser
Published: May 2018

This paper seeks to study the recitation of the Qur'an with the recitation of Javanese style as an interpretation in the reading. The recitation of the Javanese style is done by reciting the Qur'an by using the rhythm of the spiritual sound art treasury of Sekar Macapat. The recitation of Javanese style is not an insult to the Qur'an. Reading practice is not the same as chanting the Qur'an with the rhythm of Arabic songs, dangdut, punk, hip-hop, and other types of musical genres. the recitation of the Qur'an with the Javanese rhythm derived from Sekar Macapat is a good, beautiful, and more important, suluki. it means that the recitation of Javanese style is an act of reciting the Qur'an as well as a cultured act, which aims to draw closer to Allah Almighty, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and to connect himself to the spiritual genealogy of the saints in Java. therefore, I call it "Jawi's recitation," which in Javanese spiritual treasury means one who has understood the real reality (al-Haq).
MENGENAL RISALAH NUR KARYA SAID NURSI DAN METODOLOGI PENAFSIRANNYA
Authors: Syauqi Muhammad Labib
Published: May 2018

An interpretation is a social product and the work of ordinary people, which is inappropriate to be considered a sacred thing and also it is not anti to be criticized. Bediuzzaman Said  Nursi interpreted the Qur'an based on the context at that time. Nursi was not only reading the Qur'an from the limited text but was also understanding it relied on the belief of the correctness of the religious texts by using rational thinking approach. This paper will try to explore the methodology used by Nursi in greater depth by examining various Nuriâ€™s quotations of interpretation results in his masterpiece, the Risa>lah al-Nu>r. The methodology is closely related to the result of his thinking, in order to understand the author's line of thought comprehensively.
DIALOG AL-QURAN DENGAN BUDAYA LOKAL NUSANTARA: RESEPSI AL-QURAN DALAM BUDAYA SEKATEN DI KERATON YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Zuhdi Muhammad Nurdin , Sawaun Sawaun
Published: May 2018

This article examines the culture of Sekaten in the palace of Yogyakarta. Sekaten derived from the word Syahadatain is a religious social phenomenon created by Sunan Kalijaga as a means of spreading Islam in the land of Java. The focus of the study of this article is to examine the reception of the Qur'an in the Sekaten culture. this article is the result of research using cultural acculturation approach. From the analysis that has been done, it can be concluded that Sekaten is a religious social phenomenon that was created as a da'wah strategy in grounding the values of the Qur'an. in order to ground the values of the Qur'an, Sekaten combines three important elements, namely religion, culture, and economy. The integration of these three elements is represented by three important symbols of civilization for the people of Yogyakarta and its surroundings, namely the triangle formed between the Yogyakarta Palace as the cultural center, the Great Mosque as the center of Religion, and Pringharjo Market as the economic center.
KOMUNITAS KRISTEN DAN NABI ISA DALAM AL-QURAN
Authors: Soetomo Greg.
Published: May 2018

The Islamic response to Christianity (and Judaism) took place throughout the history and age of Islam itself. This is understandable because part of the definition of Islam is a response to both religions. There are several aspects of the life history of Prophet Muhammad and the context of the descent of revelation that requires explanation. Thus, there is a field of study of dialogue and diversity of faith that underscores discussion in the history of the revelation of the Qur'an. one question that will be answered in this paper is how the response of the Qur'an to the Christian community has a connection with formulating the identity of Prophet Isa? The question will be answered and approached by an explanation of four aspects: historical context, socio-political response, theological position, and Christian-Islamic relations.
REPETISI DALAM AL-QURAN PERSPEKTIF AL-KARMANI
Authors: Munirah Munirah
Published: May 2018

Repetition is a phenomenon of inside Qurâ€™an. Many verses are repeated, the repetition is not aimless but it has many secrets. This article studied the book entitle Asra>r al-Takra>r Fi al-Qurâ€™a>n by al-Karma>ni>. In that book, he mentioned the repetition verses specifically and explained  the reasons and secrets. However, this book is not well known among the Islamic scholars. So, this book should be studied with scientific approach to find a knowledge of takra>r development in this era. The method is content analisys with historical and philosofical approach. With this method,  I  found  some  conclusions.  First,  Asra>r  al-Takra>r  fi>  al-Qurâ€™a>n  is  a  interpretation linguistic book with comparative method. Second, takra>r in al-Karma>niâ€™s view is a part of mutasya>bihat verses, the repetition of verses equally, sometimes with addition or shorting. Thirt, the secrets of takra>rin al-Karma>niâ€™s view are to show iâ€™jaz al-Qurâ€™an, to corraberate the meaning before or explain it spesially, and also to glorify.
Eksergijska i dimenzionalna analiza kondenzatora pare organskog Rankinovog ciklusa za različite radne fluide
Authors: Ćehajić Nurdin , Fejzić Jasmin , Husika Azrudin
Published: May 2018

srednjotemperaturnih izvora toplote, pored zadovoljenja definisanih termodinamičkih, okolinskih i sigurnosnih kriterija moraju postići maksimalne vrijednosti eksergijske efikasnosti uz što manje dimenzije komponenti ORC, prije svega turbine i kondenzatora. CHP ORC u pogonu sa radnim fluidom sa najmanjim vrijednostima eksergijskih gubitaka komponenti postiže maksimalne vrijednosti eksergijske efikasnosti. Analiziran je uticaj grupe radnih fluida na eksergijsku efikasnost i dimenzije kondenzatora pare ORC. Analizirani radni fluidi sa svojim termodinamičkim, okolinskim i sigurnosnim osobinama zadovoljavaju primjenu u CHP ORC za iskorištenje srednjotemperaturnih izvora toplote do 350 °C. Eksergijski gubici i dimenzije kondenzatora ORC su komparirane i analizirane pod istim uslovima izvora toplote i unaprijed definisanim graničnim uslovima. Eksergijska i dimenzionalna analiza pokazuje da je za iskorištenje srednjotemperaturnih izvora toplote od izabranih radnih fluida najpogodniji toluen, koji u odnosu na m-ksilen, MDM (OMTS) i D4 (OMCTS) ima najveću vrijednost eksergijske efikasnosti kondenzatora i zahtijeva najmanje dimenzije turbine, dok toluen ima za 2,2 m2 veću površinu kondenzatora u odnosu na m-ksilen kao drugorangirani fluid. Najslabije rezultate eksergijske i dimenzionalne analize kondenzatora ORC pokazuje D4 (OMCTS).
Numerical Methods for FGM Composites Shells and Plates
Authors: SOLMAZ Serçil , CİVALEK Ömer
Published: May 2018

Main formulations for free vibration analysis of functionally graded
composite shells have been given in numerical concept. Equations of motions for
conical shells are listed in differential form. 
First-order shear deformation (FSDT) shell theory is used for obtaining
the equations. Then two methods have been applied for solution. These methods
are differential quadrature (DQ) and discrete singular convolution (DSC). The
discrete forms of these equations have been given.
MENGEMBANGKAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER CALON GURU SEJARAH MELALUI LESSON STUDY
Authors: Hidayat Bobi
Published: May 2018

The mastering of character building for teaching learning history must be applied since the history teacher were learning in university. One of the mode that can be used is applying lesson study model in learning process whether in micro teaching or when the history students get teaching practice in school. There are three things that includes in teaching learning uses lesson study model, there are: plan, do, observation and see. Lesson study model is opened teaching learning process. Through good lesson study design, the history teacher candidate can be trained in having good teaher character building such as honest, discipline, care to other people, confidence, creative, overt and patient.
METHODS OF STUDYING PROCESSES OF TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING OF THE WIND POWER PLANTS
Authors: Dzhahyaeva Svetlana Borisovna , Turpishcheva Marina Semenovna
Published: May 2018

The article considers the possibility of using modeling tools to improve transportation process of wind power units to the places of their operation. Optimization processes of handling and moving heavy and long parts of wind power plants using software for simulation modeling PTV Vision are taken as a subject of research. The aim of the study is finding ways how to avoid accidents and reduce the risk of damage to both elements of wind power plants and lifting and transportation equipment
Elderly intimacy in Petra Costa’s Documentary Olhos de Ressaca
Authors: Beal Sophia
Published: May 2018

This article analyses how Brazilian director Petra Costa’s 2009 short documentary Olhos de Ressaca brings to the fore a frequently forgotten, often taboo topic: the intimacy of the elderly. Costa’s film thematically and aesthetically explores the intimacy of a couple in their eighties who have been married for decades. The documentary covers the full range of this period of life in a more open way than has been customary in film. Costa’s attentive and imaginative engagement with the topic is displayed in the film’s portrayal of skin, memory, and the way a couple’s intimacy changes over time.
Inheritance National Culture Through Learning in Elementary School at Disruptive Era: Case Study in Surakarta Indonesia
Authors: Ardiansyah Roy , . Suharno , . Triyanto
Published: May 2018

Cultural inheritance is one of the functions of education implementation. The purpose of this research is to describe the nation's cultural heritage in elementary school. This research uses a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study include 3 teachers and 68 students in the city of Surakarta. Data collection used is participative observation, in-depth interviews, and document studies Data analysis used is Interactive Analysis Miles and Huberman. The results showed that the nation's cultural inheritance in the implementation of the learning process in elementary school through the habituation of singing regional songs and the integration of cultural subjects in elementary schools such as Javanese, Karawitan, and Javanese dance.
Collaborative housing and blockchain
Authors: Nasarre-Aznar Sergio
Published: May 2018

Access to housing is a crucial issue worldwide. It is still under discussion whether collaborative economy is enhancing or, on the contrary, constraining access. In this context, the concept of ‘collaborative housing’ (collaborative economy applied to the funding, access and organisation of housing) arises to address a range of situations that might potentially help people to access housing, such as co-housing or the so-called ‘intermediate tenures’. Disintermediation through blockchain technology, and the resultant effect of a reduction in the transaction costs of access to housing, is one of those trends regarding collaborative housing. Accordingly, the adaptation of the disintermediation mechanism to the real estate conveyance and land registry, as in many other sectors of the collaborative economy, is timely. This can be achieved by exploring the potential of this mechanism in enhancing traditional methods of this sector through possible technological solutions. This paper presents a preliminary discussion on the different types of collaborative housing and the potentials of the blockchain technology to facilitate access to housing in relation to real estate conveyancing and registration.
Parallel Fast Walsh Transform Algorithm and Its Implementation with CUDA on GPUs
Authors: Bikov Dusan , Bouyukliev Iliya
Published: May 2018

Some of the most important cryptographic characteristics of the Boolean and vector Boolean functions (nonlinearity, autocorrelation, differential uniformity) are connected with the Walsh spectrum. In this paper, we present several algorithms for computing the Walsh spectrum implemented in CUDA for parallel execution on GPU. They are based on the most popular sequential algorithm. The algorithms differ in the complexity of implementations, resources used, optimization strategies and techniques. In the end, we give some experimental results.
New Results on Binary Codes Obtained by Doubling Construction
Authors: Davydov Alexander A. , Marcugini Stefano , Pambianco Fernanda
Published: May 2018

Binary codes created by doubling construction, including quasi-perfect ones with distance d = 4, are investigated. All [17·2r−6, 17·2r−6 − r, 4] quasi-perfect codes are classified. Weight spectrum of the codes dual to quasi-perfect ones with d = 4 is obtained. The automorphism group Aut(C) of codes obtained by doubling construction is studied. A subgroup of Aut(C) is described and it is proved that the subgroup coincides with Aut(C) if the starting matrix of doubling construction has an odd number of columns. (It happens for all quasi-perfect codes with d = 4 except for Hamming one.) The properness and t-properness for error detection of codes obtained by doubling construction are considered.
Sequential Decoding on Syndrome Trellises for Nonparametric Detection
Authors: Osipov Dmitry , Titov Dmitry
Published: May 2018

The following paper adapts the classical Zigangirov-Jelinek algorithm to the decoding of nonbinary block codes under severe mixed jamming. To ensure reliable communications in this scenario we combine reception techniques based on distribution free statistical tests with sequential decoding on syndrome trellises. It will be shown that the proposed approach can ensure relatively high transmission rate with reasonable complexity.
Entrepreneurship Education for a Sustainable Future
Authors: Lindner Johannes
Published: May 2018

Entrepreneurs keep our economy and society vibrant by implementing new ideas, which is why our society needs people with entrepreneurship competences. The development of our entrepreneurship competences does not begin with the start of our professional lives, but is initiated in earlier phases of our socialisation. Entrepreneurship education can trigger and support this process. A common goal of entrepreneurship education is to strengthen entrepreneurs with value orientation for a sustainable society. All entrepreneurs of the future are in school today, the nature of their value-oriented education and their willingness to participate is shaped by today’s learning. This article provides information about entrepreneurship education, with a focus on Entrepreneurial Challenge-Based Learning for a sustainable future. Entrepreneurial Challenge-Based Learning touches on the basic personal and social issues of responsibility and autonomy and is intended to foster a culture of solidarity in our society.
Eco-Schools Indian Ocean: Relating Contemporary ESD Theory to Real Change on the Ground
Authors: Copsey Olivia
Published: May 2018

Several high-level strategies devote special priority to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Given the seriousness of the ESD agenda in SIDS, it is vital that ESD programmes perform at a level where potential positive impacts on schools and communities can be realised. Contemporary literature on ESD has shed light on the most effective educational approaches for addressing the types of complex sustainability problems facing islands. This study set out to identify the types of changes which Indian Ocean ESD professionals are working towards on the ground, and how these relate to contemporary ESD theory. Despite the practical and urgent issues facing Indian Ocean SIDS, this research reveals a general rejection of traditional expert-driven instrumental/behaviourist approaches in favour of a dominant emancipatory approach and full grasp of the need for transformative change and a holistic ‘whole institution approach’ to ESD among ESD professionals in the Indian Ocean. The study goes on to illuminate how the professionals believe transformative change can be recognisable in Indian Ocean schools, and finally proposes four indicators for evaluation.
The 20 Keys Methodology – Continuous Improvement for Organizational Efficiency
Authors: Erceg Aleksandar , Dotlić Predrag , Mikuš Monika
Published: May 2018

Increased organizational efficiency should be one of the main strategic goals of every business. Ways of achieving it differ and one of the many choices is to improve business operations using available tools such as the “20 keys methodology”. This methodology is used to achieve strategic goals through the enhanced speed of learning and innovation. The aim of this paper is to look at the potential of 20 keys methodology for the improvement of company’s organizational efficiency in today’s global market. This integrated set of different tools is intended to increase the company’s efficiency and level of quality with synchronized cost reduction. 20 keys tend to eliminate various “wastes” in production processes to improve buyer’s satisfaction and motivate employees to act towards achieving company’s goals. Eventually, the methodology application should ensure a sustainable development, profitability, and integrated approach to competitiveness and long-term success of the company. The paper examines the implementation of the 20 keys methodology in Croatia and presents one case of a local production company using the methodology aiming to increase the organizational efficiency. Further research proposals are brought to confirm the potential influence of methodology on organizational efficiency.
Keefektifan Layanan Penguasaan Konten Dengan Media Audiovisual Dalam Pemantapan Perencanaan Karier Peserta Didik Kelas X Multimedia SMK N 1 Slawi
Authors: Budiman Muhammad Arif
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk : 1) Mengetahui tingkat kemampuan perencanaan karier peserta didik kelas X Multimedia (MM) SMK Negeri 1 Slawi. 2) Mengetahui tingkat kemampuan perencanaan karier peserta didik kelas X Multimedia (MM) SMK Negeri 1 Slawi. 3) Untuk mengetahui keefektifan layanan penguasaan konten dengan media audiovisual dalam pemantapan perencanaan karier pada peserta didik kelas X Multimedia (MM) SMK Negeri 1 Slawi. Pendekatan yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian eksperimen dengan desain penelitian Pre Eksperimen Design dengan jenis One Group Pre-test and Post-test Design. Populasi penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas X Multimedia SMK Negeri 1 Slawi yang jumlah 63 peserta didik. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling di mana sampel adalah peserta didik kelas X Multimedia (MM) berjumlah 24 peserta didik. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan skala psikologi, wawancara dan observasi. Validitas instrumen menggunakan rumus product moment. Reliabilitasnya menggunakan rumus kolerasi Spearman-Brown. Sedangkan metode analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif persentase dan uji-t.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan gambaran peserta didik sebelum diberikan layanan penguasaan konten dengan media audiovisual memiliki presentase pemantapan perencanaan karier 29,2% (kategori rendah). Setelah memperoleh layanan penguasaan konten dengan media audiovisual meningkat menjadi 37,5% (kategori sedang). Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji-t diperoleh hasil nilai thitung  sebesar 9,344 yang kemudian dikonsultasikan dengan ttabel pada taraf signifikan 5% sebesar 1,714, sehingga thitung >  ttabel.Berdasarkan perhitungan tersebut maka Ho penelitian ditolak dan Ha penelitian diterima.  Disimpulkan bahwa layanan penguasaan konten dengan media audiovisual efektif dalam pemantapan perencanaan karier peserta didik kelas X Multimedia (MM) SMK Negeri 1 Slawi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut maka saran yang dapat disampaikan yaitu hendaknya konselor lebih bervariatif dalam pemberian layanan penguasaan konten untuk membantu peserta didik dalam membuat perencanaan karier secara tepat. Selain itu, bagi sekolah untuk memfasilitasi konselor yang bertugas agar memperdalam dan mengembangkan layanan Bimbingan Konseling khususnya layanan penguasaan konten.
Peningkatan Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Pembelajaran Lingkaran dengan Metode Penemuan Terbimbing
Authors: Suharto Suharto
Published: May 2018

AbstrakPenelitian tindakan kelas ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar materi pokok lingkaran serta kinerja guru dengan metode penemuan terbimbing. Subyek penelitian adalah siswa kelas VIII D SMP Negeri 1 Talang Kabupaten Tegal tahun pelajaran 2015/2016 yaitu 32 siswa dan 2 guru matematika. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam 2 siklus, setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu perencanaan, implementasi, observasi dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian pada siklus I diperoleh nilai rata-rata hasil belajar siswa 71,86 dengan nilai paling rendah 50 dan nilai tertinggi 90,00 serta siswa yang memperoleh nilai minimal 75 ada 14 siswa (43,75%). Sedangkan pada siklus II diperoleh nilai rata-rata 79,7 dengan nilai paling rendah 50 dan nilai tertinggi 100 serta siswa yang memperoleh nilai minimal 75 ada 27 siswa (84,4%). Hasil observasi terhadap guru pada siklus I guru belum efektif, persentase kinerja guru adalah 80,9%. Namun pada siklus II guru menunjukkan kenaikan menjadi 90,6%. Aktivitas siswa pada siklus I adalah 51,5%, sedangkan pada siklus II naik menjadi 87,5%. Penelitian ini membuktikan penerapan metode penemuan terbimbing dapat meningkatkan motivasi, hasil belajar dan kinerja guru.Kata Kunci : Motivasi, Hasil Belajar, Lingkaran, Â Penemuan Terbimbing.
Pengembangan Papan Flanel Tema Pekerjaan Kelas III Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Fitriana Wiwit , Handayani Diana Endah
Published: May 2018

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengembangan dan kelayakan media pada proses pembelajaran melalui pendekatan tematik pada kurikulum KTSP. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dan pengembangan mengacu pada model Borg and Gall. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas III SDN Langse 02 dan SDN 7 Gondoharum. Data diperoleh melalui lembar angket, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Wiwit Fitriana menghasilkan papan flanel yang dikombinasi dengan gambar bercerita dan icon-icon dua dimensi dari kain flanel yang dikemas dalam peti tema pekerjaan. Data sebelum uji coba lapangan diperoleh melalui validator ahli media mencapai 98% dalam kriteria sangat layak, dan validator ahli materi mencapai 100% dalam kriteria sangat layak. Data setelah uji coba lapangan awal yaitu: (1) data analisis angket respon siswa di dua SD mencapai 96% dan 98% dalam kriteria sangat layak, (2) data peningkatan ketercapaian KKM dari 30-50% menjadi 89-92%, dan (3) data hasil angket keberterimaan media di dua SD mencapai 100% dan 100% dalam kriteria sangat layak sesuai indikator ketercapaian penulis.Kata Kunci: pengembangan, papan flanel, tema pekerjaan
Peningkatan Kemampuan Mendengarkan (Listening) Mahasiswa Bahasa Inggris Melalui Model Pembelajaran â€œProject-Based Learningâ€
Authors: Ekawati Yulia Nur
Published: May 2018

AbstrakPentingnya penguasaan kemampuan mendengarkan dalam mempelajari bahasa Inggris menuntut peran pendidik (dosen) untuk dapat menerapkan proses pembelajaran yang menyenangkan, tidak membosankan, aplikatif dan interaktif. Berdasarkan studi terdahulu, model pembelajaran Project-Based Learning (PBL), dapat meningkatkan kemampuan mendengarkan dan berbicara peserta didik. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mencari tahu: (a) bagaimana aktivitas belajar mahasiswa ketika dosen menggunakan model Project-Based Learning di kelas Listening, dan (b) sejauh mana peningkatan kemampuan mendengarkan mahasiswa melalui penerapan model Project-Based Learning. Sampel yang digunakan adalah mahasiswa semester tiga program studi pendidikan bahasa Inggris Fakultas Keguruan dan ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, pada mata kuliah Listening in Professional Contexts. Untuk mendapatkan data, peneliti menggunakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan dua siklus. Ada empat tahapan pada setiap siklusnya, yaitu: Perencanaan, Implementasi Tindakan, Observasi dan Evaluasi, dan Refleksi. Setelah mendapatkan data dan dilakukan analisis, diharapkan hasilnya nanti dapat memberikan kontribusi nyata di kelas Listening, yaitu peningkatan kemampuan mendengarkan mahasiswa dan penerapan model PBL.Kata Kunci: Kemampuan Mendengarkan, Project-Based Learning, PTK
"Not looking at us level": Systemic barriers faced by Aboriginal teachers in remote communities in Central Australia
Authors: Hall Lisa
Published: May 2018

This essay is based on doctoral research that examined the reasons behind the low number of young Aboriginal teachers currently undertaking and completing teacher education in remote communities in Central Australia. By listening to the stories of a group of fully qualified and experienced Aboriginal teachers, this doctoral research explored the complex array of barriers, as well as supports, that Aboriginal people from remote communities encounter as educators. The seven teacher participants in this research have each spent between 20 and 35 years working in their respective schools in their home communities (see map below) and have undertaken and completed the requisite study to become fully qualified teachers. The purpose of this essay is to focus exclusively on the examples of systemic barriers experienced by these teachers through the theoretical lens of race, using settler colonial theory, whiteness theory and critical race theory (CRT).
A case report of cervical ectopic pregnancy
Authors: Rana Tashhir , Irum Rafia
Published: May 2018

Background:

Cervical ectopic pregnancy is an extremely rare condition with potential grave consequences if not diagnosed and treated early enough.

Case Presentation:

We present a case with clinical detail and sequential ultrasound images of early cervical ectopic pregnancy with a history of two previous cesarean sections. The cervical ectopic pregnancy was successfully diagnosed on ultrasound, treated with dilation and curettage followed by methotrexate without any complications.

Conclusion:

By accurate and timely diagnosis, we can reduce morbidity and preserve fertility of the patient.
Comprehensive Study to Decline the Burden of Skin Cancer
Authors: Kumari Mamta , Kaushik Madan L.
Published: May 2018

Skin cancer is the most common malignancy worldwide, including malignant melanoma and Non-malignant melanoma. The progressive increase in the incidence of skin cancers is observed, mainly in cutaneous melanomas over the last few decades. UV exposure is the most common cause of skin cancer, which occurs due to mutations in the DNA of skin cells. The mutation in MAPK pathway was the main cause of the skin cancer, in which BRAF gene undergoes 75 somatic mutations. The mutation in DNA suppressed the tumor suppressor gene p53, inactivates DNA repair gene and causes mutation in proto-oncogene results in the formation of oncogene which promote the cell growth, cell proliferation and cell reproduction by affecting the process of apoptosis. Skin cancer can be prevented by healthy dietary intervention and regular physical activity. In the current review, we highlight recent global trends in the treatments of skin cancer which involve chemotherapy, radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy, biological therapy and surgery. These therapies show the effectiveness by improving the survival rate and quality of life.
NIZATIDINE BASED FLOATING MICROSPHERES BY IONOTROPIC GELATION TECHNIQUE - MORPHOLOGY AND RELEASE CHARACTERISTICS
Authors: Rani A. Shylaja , Kumar U. Ashok , Bhikshapathi D. V. R. N.
Published: May 2018

Nizatidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production and used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The main aim of the present investigation was to develop gastro retentive floating microspheres for Nizatidine. These are prepared by ionotropic gelation method with an aim of increasing the gastric residence time and for controlled release. The polymeric mixture of Sodium alginate and HPMCK4, HPMC K15M and HPMC K 100M, was used as polymers. Calcium carbonate was used as the gas forming gent. Prepared Microspheres were characterized for the Micromeretic properties, incorporation efficiency, buoyancy test, SEM analysis, FTIR, and in vitro dissolution studies. The dissolution studies were carried out in 0.1N HCl and the results were applied to various kinetic models. Among the total 18 formulations F17 was optimized. The % yield of F17 formulation was found to be 95.47 ± 0.36%. Based on optical microscopy, the particle size was 50.67 ± 0.13µm. The % buoyancy, % entrapment efficiency and swelling index of F17 formulation was 94.23%, 93.62 ± 0.29% and 92.13 ± 0.17%, respectively. The Cumulative % drug release of F17 formulation was 98.23 ± 5.49% in 12 h when compared with marketed product 95.87 ± 0.31 in 12 h. SEM studies showed the particles were in spherical shape. Based on obtained results, Floating alginate Nizatidine microspheres were of good candidate for targeting to GIT.
CROTALARIA PROSTRATA VAR. LEVIS HAINES (LEGUMINOSAE): A POORLY KNOWN SPECIES REDISCOVERED, REDESCRIBED AND ENDEMIC FROM THE NORTHERN WESTERN GHATS, INDIA
Authors: DHATCHANAMOORTHY NARAYANASAMY , SEBASTIAN SOOSAIRAJ PRAKASAM  RAJA, , ANBARASHAN MUNISAMY
Published: May 2018

During a medicinal plant survey in Amba MPCA, Raigarh District of Maharashtra, a rare and endemic species of Crotalaria, Crotalaria prostrata var. levis, (Fabaceae) were rediscovered after type specimens author collected from Amba MPCA in Maharashtra after 94 years.
Potret interpersonal communication skill mahasiswa calon konselor
Authors: Widyastuti Dian Ari
Published: May 2018

Tujuan dari studi ini untuk mengetahui tingkat interpersonal communication skill mahasiswa calon konselor. Studi ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan instrumen pengumpulan data berupa skala Interpersonal Communication Skill (ICS). Subjek penelitian berjumlah 105 mahasiswa baru Program Studi Bimbingan dan Konseling di salah satu perguruan tinggi di Kota Yogyakarta yang diambil melalui teknik random sampling. Analisis data menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif, dimana pengelompokkan kriteria dihitung menggunakan rumus standar deviasi dan mean. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 14,29% mahasiswa berada pada kriteria interpersonal communication skill sangat tinggi, 23,81% mahasiswa berada pada kriteria interpersonal communication skill tinggi, 37,14% mahasiswa berada pada kriteria interpersonal communication skill sedang, 20% mahasiswa berada pada kriteria sinterpersonal communication skill rendah, dan 4,76% siswa berada pada kriteria interpersonal communication skill sangat rendah. Hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai referensi dalam upaya mengembangkan interpersonal communication skill mahasiswa calon konselor.

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the interpersonal communication skill level of the counselor candidate students. This study is a quantitative descriptive study with data collection instrument in the form of Interpersonal Communication Skill (ICS) scale. The subjects of the study were 105 students of Guidance and Counseling Study Program in one of the universities in Yogyakarta City which was taken by random sampling technique. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, where the criteria were calculated using standard deviation and mean formulas. The results showed that as many as 14.29% of students are in the criteria of interpersonal communication skill is very high, 23.81% of students are in interpersonal communication skill criteria high, 37.14% of students are on interpersonal communication skill criteria are, 20% sinterpersonal communication skills criteria are low, and 4.76% of students are in very low interpersonal communication skill criteria. The results of this study can be used as a reference in an effort to develop interpersonal communication skill prospective student counselor
The Assessment of Economic Relations Over Energy Sector Between After Independence of Caspian Region Countries and Turkey
Authors: ATSAN Emre , EKE Erdem Utku
Published: May 2018

The independent Turkic Republics in the Caspian region after their independence, begin rapidly to integrate into the world economy, have sought to make good use of their energy potential. In this framework new energy transmission lines have become the most important projects for the countries in the region. Besides their cultural ties to Turkey from the past, along the effect of the present conjuncture, there is a close association with Turkey and the countries of the Caspian region. Especially in the energy sector, cooperation with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan has become compulsory in terms of energy need beyond cultural convergence. In terms of commercial relations, Russia has understood the importance of energy sector in advance of the others and established the "Eurasian Economic Union" which includes Kazakhstan. By the help of "Eurasian Economic Union” Russia develop trade relations more rapidly than Turkey. In this study, the relations of the countries of Caspian region to Turkey through the energy sector and in addition to this, the basic macroeconomic indicators of the region are investigated. In the light of the evaluations, finally, we try to suggest about the way the cooperation between the region will be and can be constituted in the context of aiming to cover the energy needs of Turkey.