bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Teacher education courses: Are they germane to classroom practice for novice teachers?
Authors: Ghimire Nani Babu
Published: March 2019

The article analyses novice teachers’ perception on the pre-service teacher education courses of English at Tribhuvan University (TU) and to describe their beliefs and satisfaction on teaching profession. It also aims to describe novice teachers’ practice to implement the acquired knowledge and skills of these courses in their teaching field. Narrative inquiry was adopted as a research method and three novice teachers of community school of Sindhuli were selected as informants following purposive sampling technique. The semi-structured interview was used in order to elicit in depth data from the participants. Content analysis framework was used to analyse data by developing main themes into codes and using them to look for relevant features in the text. The findings divulge that pre-service teacher education courses are supportive and satisfactory for novice teachers as it provides methodological skill and theoretical knowledge to them to teach in the classroom. The novice teachers, who strongly believe in the teaching profession, also think that the contents are theoretically appropriate but they lack some practical applications.
Incorporating EFL websites in class: Bangladeshi teachers’ perceptions
Authors: Bristi Nousin Laila
Published: March 2019

Incorporating Information-Technology in classes is revolutionizing English language teaching (ELT) practices. Since teachers are the key personnel, their attitudes towards the process determine its success. This study presents the results of a study investigating Bangladeshi university level English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions of incorporating EFL websites in their classes. The findings revealed that private university teachers’ have more positive attitude than public university teachers do. In addition, both private and public university teachers reported of logistic limitations and systematic complications in their respective institutions. Following this, the study proposes enhancing administrative collaborations, arranging teacher-student skill development programmes, and creating customized websites for Bangladeshi ELT contexts.
Te social portrait of women refused from smoking during pregnancy: a study based on birth register
Authors: Kharkova O. A. , Soloviev A. G. , Kovalenko A. A. , Odland J. O.
Published: March 2019

Te aim of the study was to explore the prevalence of quitting smoking during pregnancy and to determine factors associated with the latter. We used data from Murmansk County Birth registry from 2006 to 2011. Chi-squared tests and logistic regression were applied. We found that one-fourth smoking before pregnancy woman stopped to do it afer pregnancy recognition. Moreover, we made a social portrait of women who could quit smoking during pregnancy — urban, married women, with higher level of education, and without children (that is primiparous).
Dynamics of life quality perception among patients with cognitive decline during an integrated rehabilitation process
Authors: Kurmyshev M. V. , Savilov V. B. , Kostyuk G. P.
Published: March 2019

The  article  examines  research  results  of  life  quality  perception  among  older  persons  with  mild cognitive  decline  at  the  beginning  and  at  the  end  of  the  rehabilitation  course  (intergrated  programme  of neurocognitive  rehabilitation).  This  course  is  aimed  at  improving  cognitive  functions.
Сlinical-psychological and psycholphysiological characteristics of tension headache in people affected by radiation exposure
Authors: Litvinchuk E. A. , Kantina T. E.
Published: March 2019

One  of  the  main  clinical  manifestations  of  radiation  exposure  in  the  early  and  later  periods  is headache.  Until  present  time  there  is  no  clear  understanding  of  the  mechanisms  of  headache  development under  radiation  exposure.  The  theories  that  exist  (more  than  30)  do  not  give  a  comprehensive  answer  to these  questions.  Out  of  all  primary  headaches,  tension  headache  is  diagnosed  more  often.  Emotional  factors including  psychological  stress  is  the  major  cause  of  its  development.  In  the  current  paper  the  findings  of the  in-depth  clinical  examination  of  92  people  are  presented.  Clinical  characteristics  of  three  groups  that  of exposed  people  with  tension  headache,  unexposed  people  with  tension  headache,  exposed  people  without tension headache are described. Nosological and clinical forms of headaches in exposed people are investigated, psychological (accentuation on personality traits, state anxiety, depression), psychophysiological characteristics of  the  examined  people,  and  clinical  manifestations  of  the  tension  headache  are  studied.
The role of acetylcholine neurotransmission in the pharmacotherapy of cognitive dysfunction
Authors: Zaharov D. V. , Mihailov V. A.
Published: March 2019

Microangiopathy and deficit in cholinergic system innervating cerebral cortex and controlling the plasticity of neuronal structuresplay an important role in the formation of cognitive disorders. The main approaches to the therapy of dementia and organic lesions followed by cognitive disorder are based on the hypothesis of replenishment of acetylcholine. Choline alfoscerate takes a special place among the precursors of choline due to its proven effectiveness in the treatment of ischemic and neurodegenerative lesions of the central nervous system. The article presents the materials of experimental and clinical studies of the drug choline alfostserat (Gliatilin).
Te questionnaire designed to measure structure and severity of emotional burnout among mothers of adolescents with schizophrenia
Authors: Kmit K. V. , Popov Y. V. , Bocharov V. V. , Yakovleva O. V
Published: March 2019

Tis work is devoted to the problem of emotional burnout in the context of parent-child relationship. Te possibility of applying the concept of burnout is being considered in order to describe the processes that occur in parents whose children suﬀer from a chronic psychiatric disorder, the author’s point of view on the matter is being presented. Te necessity of creating a questionnaire to measure emotional burnout among mothers of children with schizophrenia is being justifed, the procedure of creation of the new questionnaire is described, and the results of its approbation are performed.
Choline Alphoscerat (Gliatilin) in the pathogenetic therapy of Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Zaharov D. V. , Mihailov V. A. , Kotsiubinskaya Y. V.
Published: March 2019

Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s type dementia) (BA) is a primary progressive neurodegenerative disease of the brain with characteristic clinical and pathological features, individual characteristics of the course and severity of symptoms, as well as multiple converging etiopathogenetic mechanisms. Te most successfully developed at the present time are compensatory (replacement) therapy aimed at overcoming the neurotransmitter defciency in various neuronal systems, which are more or less aﬀected by the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Choline alfoscerat (Gliatilin) is a cholinomimetic of central action with a predominant eﬀect on the central nervous system. In the process of metabolism, the molecule of Gliatilin (choline alphoscerate) undergoes cleavage into choline (40.5%) and glycerophosphate. Te resulting choline stimulates the synthesis of acetylcholine, which improves the transmission of nerve impulses in cholinergic neurons, and glycerophosphate stimulates the appearance of phosphatidylcholine, which restores the phospholipid composition of neuronal membranes, improving their plasticity. Glitatylin (choline alfoscerate) has a stimulating eﬀect on cognitive functions and improves memory and attention, leads to the correction of psycho-emotional disorders. Glitatilin (choline alphosceratus) positively increases in cerebral blood ﬂow, accelerates metabolism and activates structure brain reticular formation. Te eﬀect on glia is expressed in suppressing the activation of inﬂammation, reducing intracellular edema and reducing microvascular permeability. Choline alfostserat (Gliatilin) can be recommended for use in patients with asthma as monotherapy, and about complex treatment.
Modeling of sonographic parameters of the kidneys in practically healthy women of the middle intermediate somatotype depending on the constitutional parameters of the body
Authors: Cherkasov V.G. , Ustymenko О.S. , Shayuk A.V. , Prokopenko S.V. , Gunas I.V.
Published: March 2019

The scientific literature presents quite a large number of works, in which the priority role of mathematical modeling in providing high-quality medical care, health and active longevity of a person is determined. The purpose of the work is to construct and analyze the regression models of individual sonographic sizes of kidneys in practically healthy women of the middle intermediate somatotype, depending on the features of the anthropometric and somatotypological indicators. Within the framework of the agreement on scientific cooperation from the database of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya primary sonographic parameters (length, width, anterior-posterior dimension, area of longitudinal and cross-section of the kidneys and their sinuses, as well as volume of the right and left kidneys) and anthropometric indices (obtained by the method of V.V. Bunak in the modification of P.P. Shaparenko) of 17 practically healthy women of the first mature age of the middle intermediate somatotype, who in the third generation live in the Podillya region of Ukraine. The construction of regression models of individual sonographic sizes of the kidneys, depending on the features of anthropo-somatotypological parameters of the body of women of the middle intermediate somatotype, was carried out in the licensed package “Statistica 6.1”. In women of the middle intermediate somatotype all 16 possible reliable regression models of sonographic parameters of the kidneys were constructed depending on the anthropo-somatotypological parameters with the determination coefficient R2 from 0.891 to 0.978. The analysis of reliable regression models (with a coefficient of determination greater than 0.6), the sonographic parameters of the kidneys in practically healthy women of the middle intermediate somatotype revealed that most often models of both kidneys, as well as separately of the right and left kidneys, include the circumferential dimensions of the body (respectively, 35.9 – 33.3 – 38.5% of the total number of indicators included in the models). In addition, models of both kidneys most often include cephalometric indices (12.6%), thickness of skin-fat folds and body diameters (by 11.7%); models of the right kidney – body diameters (15.7%), cephalometric indices and width of distal epiphyses of long tubular bones of extremities (by 11.8%); models of the right kidney - the thickness of skin and fat folds (17.3%) and cephalometric indices (13.5%). Attention is drawn to the lack of entry into models of sonographic sizes of kidneys total body sizes.
Determination of individual teleroentgenographic characteristics of the lower medial incisors position in Ukrainian young men and young women with orthognathic bite
Authors: Dmitriev M.O. , Gunas I.V. , Dzevulska I.V. , Glushak A.A.
Published: March 2019

Ethnic, sexual and age features of the incisors positions point to the need for the development of techniques that allow to determine their individual characteristics, since commonly accepted standards recommended for optimal positioning of incisors can only be used as indicative. The purpose of the study – by studying teleroentgenographic indices and conducting direct stepwise regression analysis in young men and young women of Ukraine with orthognathic bite, to develop and analyze the mathematical models of individual characteristics of the position of the lower medial incisors. With the Veraviewepocs 3D device, Morita (Japan) in 38 young men (17 to 21 years of age) and 55 young women (aged from 16 to 20 years) with occlusion close to orthognathic bite and balanced faces received side teleroentgenograms. Cephalometric analysis was performed using OnyxCeph3TM software. Cephalometric points and measurements were performed according to the recommendations of A.M. Schwarz, J. McNamara, W.B. Downs, R.A. Holdway, P.F. Schmuth, C.C. Steiner and C.H. Tweed. According to the above methods, in the licensed package “Statistica 6.0” using direct straight line regression analysis, the teleroentgenographic characteristics of the position of the lower medial incisors (distance 1l_NB, distance 1l_APog, angle 1l_DOP, IMPA angle, Mand1_NB angle, FMIA angle and Mand1_MeIm angle) were performed. In young men with orthognathic bite of 7 possible models of teleroentgenographic characteristics of the lower medial incisors, 5 were constructed with determination coefficient R2 from 0.694 to 0.849, and in young women, all 7 possible models with determination coefficient R2 from 0.595 to 0.794. In young men most often the regression equations included - the angle ANB and facial vertical index GL_SN_S (by 11.5%); lower face height ANS_ME, face angle NBA_PTGN and distance S_E (by 7.7%). In young women most often the regression equations included – the angle of N_POG (16.7%); Wits indicator (13.9%); inclination angle I (8.3%); H-angle, maxillo-mandibular angle MM and angle of facial axis NBA_PTGN (by 5.6%). Thus, in the work with the help of the method of stepwise regression with inclusion, among Ukrainians of juvenile age, on the basis of features teleroentgenographic indicators, the analysis of reliable models of individual teleroentgenographic characteristics of the position of the lower medial incisors was developed and carried out.
Striking Down Victorian-Era Cross-Dressing Law in Public Ban
Authors: Jebodh Rajiv
Published: March 2019

This review considers how another outdated postcolonial law has
been struck down in a former British colony amidst campaigns, global
change and action by an appellate court. This follows from the historic
2018 Supreme Court ruling from Trinidad and Tobago in the Jason Jones
judgement, in which it was decided that existing laws prohibiting consensual
adult intercourse and sexual acts between consenting same-sex
adults were unconstitutional. This review adds to that decision to
highlight further social and sociolegal change in the region which has
direct implications for future challenges to postcolonial laws which
are ‘sitting on the books’. My review looks at recent case law which
has overturned Guyana’s Victorian-era cross-dressing prohibition, as
it relates to 153(1)(xlvii) of the Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act
of Guyana.
‘I feel really good now!’
Authors: Zackariasson Maria
Published: March 2019

Within Swedish higher education, there is an explicit focus on the
importance of independence, not least in relation to degree projects,
which makes it a significant issue within supervision. What student
independence comprises and how it may be achieved, however, is
rarely discussed, even though the expectations of independence
may be a stressful aspect of degree projects for students. This article
examines the role emotions may play in undergraduate supervision in
relation to student independence through analysing recorded supervision
meetings and focus group interviews with supervisors. Based
in a theoretical framework centred on the concepts affective practices,
anticipated emotions and anticipatory emotions, it discusses how
supervisors handled students’ expressions of fear, anxiety, joy and
relief, and how anticipated emotions could be used as a didactic tool.
Don’t know much about NAFTA
Authors: Miller Carol D.
Published: March 2019

At the beginning of the semester, 42.6 per cent of undergraduates
enrolled in a lower division, general education global studies course
at a comprehensive state university in the Midwestern United States
reported that they ‘didn’t know’ what the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA) was, and 85 per cent believed that, in general,
trade with other countries created jobs. Analyses of data show that
those who did not rely on TV or radio for their news sources were less
likely to know what NAFTA was, but their knowledge transformed by
the end of the semester. Results demonstrated the necessity for general
education courses focused on global issues in an era when students do
not rely on traditional sources for news information.
A Novel Method of Remotely Triggering a Cyclopropyl Carbinyl to Homo-allyl Radical Fragmentation Process
Authors: Penkett Clive S. , Lane Richard
Published: March 2019

A series of model compounds were prepared in order to investigate the conditions that would favour the formation of a cyclopropyl carbinyl radical via a 1,5 hydrogen atom translocation process. The models varied in the degree of unsaturation adjacent to the cyclopropyl carbinyl position and it was found that the 1,5 hydrogen atom radical translocation process was favoured only when alternative cyclisation pathways were not possible.
Demethylation of aryl methyl ethers using pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate under microwave irradiation
Authors: Lamba Mandeep S. , Makrandi Jagdish K.
Published: March 2019

Aryl methyl ethers are deprotected in high yields using pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate under microwave irradiation and solvent-free conditions.
A Three-Component Reaction between Azaarenes (Phenanthridine, Quinoline or Isoquinoline), Acetylenic Esters and Phenol Derivatives
Authors: Nassiri Mahmoud
Published: March 2019

Three component condensation reactions between azaarenes (phenanthridine, quinoline or isoquinoline) and acetylenic esters were undertaken in the presence of phenol derivatives (2,4-di-tert-butylphenol, 2,6-dimethylphenol, 4-methylphenol and 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol) for generation of C-arylation in good yields. The reactions proceeded smoothly at room temperature without using any catalyst.
Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Novel Chenodeoxycholic Acid Thiosemicarbazone Derivatives
Authors: Qiu Liying , Shi Zhichuan , Mei Qinggang , Zhao Zhigang
Published: March 2019

A rapid and efficient method for the synthesis of novel chenodeoxycholic acid thiosemicarbazone derivatives under solvent-free conditions using microwave irradiation is reported. Ten novel compounds have been synthesised in good yields. Their structures were elucidated by 1H NMR, IR, ESI-MS spectra and elemental analysis. Preliminary results showed that some of these compounds possess inhibitory effects against S. typhimurium and E. coli.
The Use of Cyclohexyl Isocyanide in the Esterification of N-Benzoyl α-Amino Acids Derivatives
Authors: Hassanabadi Alireza , Anary-Abbasinejad Mohammad , Niri Atefeh Ahmadi , Feizpoor Rozita
Published: March 2019

The N-benzoyl of α,β-dehydroamino acids that were obtained by condensation of N-benzoylglycine and an aldehyde, were esterified with an alcohol in high yield using cyclohexyl isocyanide to activate the carboxylic acid under neutral conditions.
A New Approach to the Synthesis of 2,6-Dichloro-3-Fluorobenzonitrile: A Useful Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Authors: Chen Zhiwei , Zheng Lidong , Su Weike
Published: March 2019

A highly efficient manufacturing-scale process for the preparation of 2,6-dichloro-3-fluorobenzonitrile, utilising industrial by-product 2,6-dichloro-3-fluoroacetophenone as starting material, has been developed. The overall yield was 77%.
ANALISIS KONFIGURASI RUANG PONDOKAN MAHASISWA DI KAWASAN TAMAN HEWAN BALUBUR - TAMANSARI, BANDUNG
Authors: Permana Asep Yudi , Wijaya Karto
Published: March 2019

Abstract: In simple terms, space can be interpreted as a container of activity. The complexity of an urban environment begins with a variety of activities which then affect the arrangement of space. The variety of activities requires an effective and efficient space configuration that is determined by the formation of spatial structures. As part of a configuration, space is not only a node, but also a path or path that is generally public. This node and path connects the fields and binds them in a relationship system (lingkage system). The research method uses a space configuration analysis approach through calculation of total depth, mean depth, and RA. Next is a descriptive analysis. The research parameters consisted of: connectivity, integrity, intelligibility, and axial line. The results of the study showed that space configuration occurred resulting in 7 (seven) spatial configurations.Keyword: Connectivity, integrity, intelligibility, lingkageAbstrak: Secara sederhana, ruang dapat diartikan sebagai wadah aktivitas. Kompleksitas yang dimiliki lingkungan perkotaan dimulai dengan beragamnya aktivitas yang kemudian berdampak pada susunan ruang. Beragamnya aktivitas membutuhkan konfigurasi ruang yang efektif dan efisien yang ditentukan dari pembetukan struktur ruang. Sebagai bagian darisebuah konfigurasi, ruang tidak hanya berbentuk node, tetapi juga path atau jalur yang umumnya bersifat publik. Node dan path ini menghubungkan lahan-lahan dan mengikatnya dalam suatu sistem hubungan (lingkage system). Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan analisis konfigurasi ruang melalui perhitungan total depth, mean depth, dan RA. Selanjutnya dilakukan analisis deskriptif. Parameter penelitian terdiri dari: cennectivity, integrity, intelligibility, dan axial line.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan konfugiransi ruang yang terjadi menghasilkan 7 (tujuh) konfigurasi ruang.Kata Kunci: Konektivitas, integritas, kejelasan, keterkaitan
Changes in striatal dopamine transporter and tyrosine hydroxylase expression associated with fatigue and their reversal by blueberry juice
Authors: Jiang Bo , Zheng Shangli , An Lijia , Guo Jianli , Asakawa Tetsuya
Published: March 2019

BACKGROUND:

Blueberry juice is a common drink for relieving fatigue, but its mechanisms of action are unclear.

OBJECTIVE:

This study aimed to validate changes in the dopaminergic system, especially changes in dopamine transporter (DAT) levels, in a fatigued state and assess whether such fatigue-related changes can be ameliorated by blueberry juice.

METHODS:

We investigated the expression of striatal DAT and tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) in mice subjected to a forced swimming fatigue task and subsequently administered blueberry juice (anthocyanin), caffeine, or Red Bull (caffeine + taurine) to assess DAT and TH changes in the nigrostriatal pathway related with fatigue as well as their relief.

RESULTS:

Striatal DAT and TH expression was downregulated by fatigue and upregulated by treatment with blueberry juice, caffeine, and Red Bull. In addition, DAT and TH expression exhibited positive correlations with fatigue-related motor performance.

CONCLUSIONS:

We provided evidence of compensatory responses of striatal DAT and TH in the fatigued state, and treatments to relieve fatigue might upregulate the expression of both striatal DAT and TH. Moreover, small amounts of blueberry juice exerted similar effects as large amounts, suggesting that anthocyanin has relatively strong anti-fatigue effects.
Awareness of risk factors and preventive measures for neural tube defects: Perception towards pregnancy termination in the Saudi population
Authors: Babgi Mohammed A. , Al-Jifree Hatim M. , AlShehri Omar A. , Khan Muhammad A. , Khogeer Ahmad N. , Alqurashi Mansour A.
Published: March 2019

BACKGROUND:

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are among the most common congenital anomalies worldwide with an incidence of 300,000/year. Spina bifida, which is the most prevalent NTD, has an incidence of 1.2/1000 live births in Saudi Arabia. Our study aimed to assess the awareness of NTDs and the implementation of preventative measures against them. In addition, to gauge public opinion regarding abortion following early diagnosis of NTDs.

METHODS:

This was a cross-sectional study in which questionnaires were distributed using non-probability convenient sampling technique and data was collected in a face-to-face interview. Subjects were approached in an outpatient clinic and in a shopping mall in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia.

RESULTS:

Out of 353 subjects, 35.7% were males, 64.3% females (33% pregnant), and the median age was 34 (IQR = 14) years. Of subjects, 66.3% were not aware of NTDs, and regarding folic acid 54% believed that it helps in preventing NTDs, and only 25% agreed on starting it before pregnancy. However, only 19% agreed on all points, which even dropped to 9% after considering planned pregnancies. Gender differences were extremely significant ( p-value <0.001) as females were more aware. Interestingly, 62% would abort in early-diagnosed NTD cases. Of pregnant women, only 20% started taking folic acid before pregnancy.

CONCLUSIONS:

The data shows that the majority of the study’s population are in favor of terminating the pregnancy in justified NTD cases. There is a need for increasing public awareness, especially to males, and should be provided through all channels of knowledge.
Wind is an alternative source of energy
Authors: Gribach J. S. , Egorychev O. O. , Kurguzova E. V.
Published: March 2019

Introduction: today, one of the most important problems of the world economy is a limited amount of traditional fuels, due to the consumption of which the needs of humanity for energy are being met. The chapter “Introduction” contains the definition of the term “alternative energy”, which is a set of ways to generate energy when using renewable energy sources. This chapter presents the need to search for renewable energy sources that will increase the ecological potential of the territories, as well as the energy and economic component. The prospects for the use of renewable energy sources have been highlighted, among which one of the most common alternative energy sources is wind. Methods: the chapter “Methods” describes the principles of operation of wind turbines. This chapter describes in detail the process of converting wind energy into mechanical energy. Also in the chapter “Methods” is a classification of existing installations along the axis of rotation with a description of the operation of each of them and highlighted four main ways to transfer wind power to the consumer. Results and discussions: the chapter “Results and Discussions” contains information on the economic benefits of using wind turbines in Russia, as well as a list of favorable regions for the creation of wind power stations. The structure of this chapter includes information on the environmental feasibility of the use of wind power plants, since wind generators compensate for carbon dioxide emissions. Conclusion: in the “Conclusion” presents conclusions that allow you to determine the positive aspects of the use of wind turbines, which include environmental friendliness, efficiency and affordability. It should be emphasized that the wind generator compensates for carbon dioxide emissions associated with its production, so that the use of this type of installation will create the most clean environment.
Vietnam’s national science and technology parks: An overview and some suggestions
Authors: Bich Loan Le
Published: March 2019

Vietnam has three national science and technology parks (STP) and several local and specialized ones. In fact, the activities of STPs show that they have made great contributions to technology transfer and regional economic development. Building an STP is a trend and even a difficult alternative to the needs and policies of knowledge-based economic development, but they are not well-known. This paper, therefore, identifies and recommends some policy implications for the establishment and improvement of the STPs in Vietnam. This paper focuses on some key issues such as the existing models of STPs, their successful factors as well as effective approaches of STPs’ ownership and management.
Factors influencing the intention to subscribe to voluntary social insurance of farmers: A case study in Phu Yen Province
Authors: Thu Thuy Hoang , Hoang Minh Thu Bui
Published: March 2019

To verify the factors affecting the intention to subscribe to voluntary social insurance of farmers in Phu Yen Province, the study made use of primary data collected from the survey on 325 farmer households in 4 localities in Phu Yen. Employing a model with 7 independent variables, we found that the intention to voluntary subscription to social insurance of Phu Yen farmers is determined by 5 factors, including “Awareness of voluntary social insurance policy”, “Attitude towards subscription”, “Risk awareness”, “Subscription procedures”, and “Moral responsibility”. Based on this result, we propose some policies to encourage farmers in Phu Yen to voluntarily participate in social insurance, in particular renewing organizing quality, raising farmers’ awareness of the necessity for voluntary social insurance, improving policy mechanisms and strengthening the State’s management.
Analisis Risiko Panen Tandan Buah Segar Kelapa Sawit di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III Kebun Batang Toru Afdeling II Sipisang Tapanuli Selatan Sumatera Utara
Authors: Ibnusina Fedri , Satria Puja , Afrizal Roni
Published: March 2019

Kebun Batang Toru adalah salah satu Kebun PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III yang bergerak di bidang perkebunan karet dan kelapa sawit dengan produk tandan buah segar (TBS) dari kelapa sawit. Kebun Batang Toru menguasai hak kepemilikan 4.097,37 Ha yang terdiri dari 7 Afdeling (Karet dan Kelapa Sawit), salah satunya afdeling II Sipisang yang memiliki komoditas perkebunan kelapa sawit. Afdeling II Sipisang memiliki total luas 518,25 Ha, dengan luas lahan untuk komoditas kelapa sawit adalah 146 Ha. Kegiatan panen dan pasca panen dilakukan di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III Batang Toru tanaman II afdeling Sipisang seperti pengurangan buah dan transportasi TBS ke titik pengumpulan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis seberapa besar kehilangan hasil dan kemungkinan risiko insiden TBS kelapa sawit pasca panen. Jumlah kehilangan pascapanen TBS yang diperoleh adalah 7, 05% dari total TBS yang dihasilkan. Kerugian terletak di tanah ke titik pengumpulan. Dampak kerugian pasca panen dari total TBS kelapa sawit adalah Rp 2.209.160,53 dengan probabilitas kejadian 4,4 persen.
Tingkat Kepuasan Konsumen terhadap Mutu Beras di Kampung Bunga Raya Kabupaten Siak
Authors: Putri Asgami
Published: March 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui tingkat kepentingan dan kepuasan konsumen terhadap atribut mutu beras. Penelitian  dilaksanakan di Kampung Bunga Raya  Kabepaten Siak. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak 120 orang. Metode penelitian yanng digunakan adalah accidental sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara. Analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah analisis Important Performance Analysis (IPA), analisis Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI). Hasil penelitian Atribut beras yang menjadi prioritas utama bagi produsen untuk memperbaikinya karena atribut tersebut sangat mempengaruhi kepuasan konsumen dalam membeli beras. Indicator atau atribut tersebut adalah kebersihan beras dan kemasan beras. Sedangkan indicator yang telah dapat memuaskan konsumen dan harus dipertahankan oleh produsen agar konsumen tetap puas dalam membeli beras itu antara lain atribut gizi beras, rasa beras, dan bau beras.
RESOLVING POWER OF MODIFIED IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION METHOD IN SPIN DENSITY PROJECTIONS IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
Authors: Baruzdin S. A.
Published: March 2019

The well-known method of image reconstruction by projections in magnetic resonance imaging uses spin echo excited by two sinc pulses. The further processing involves forming of the spin echo signal two quadrature components converting them into a digital format and the subsequent Fourier transform. The proposed modified method is based on the second sinc radio pulse substitution for the linear FM pulse. In this case, the mentioned projections are formed by amplitude detection of the spin echo envelope, which significantly simplifies the processing procedure. The aim of the research is to analyze the modified method resolution. The mathematical model is based on Bloch equations. Their solution is carried out on the basis of the device of the spin system state transition matrices. For their calculation, the stepped approximation of the excitation pulse complex envelopes is used. It makes possible to convert the system of linear differential equations with variable coefficients (Bloch equations) to the system of linear differential equations with piecewise constant coefficients. In this case, the equations have analytical solution. Following the obtained solution, the analysis of the method resolution not previously investigated, is performed by means of modeling the spin echo excitation. The conditions are specified when no dynamic distortions influencing received image quality exist. It is shown that resolution is determined by the size of the scan area, the magnitude of the gradient of the applied magnetic field, the pulse duration with linear frequency modulation, as well as gyromagnetic ratio of the core type used. The developed method eliminates the need for Fourier transform over the spin echo signal and pro-vides resolution comparable to the conventional one.
Monarch spotlight: Bringing REP ODU to housing and residence life
Authors: McClinton Leon , Gurley Natina , Lowman Charles , Clark Justin
Published: March 2019

The urban campus encompasses a highly diverse population enrolling nearly 24,000 students and approximately 5,000 live on campus. Housing & Residence Life recently joined the Division of Student Engagement and Enrollment Services, a new division formed to enhance student engagement, learning, and success. ODU is focused on reconnecting the living and learning experience and has doubled its housing capacity in the past five years. Housing and Residence Life is a comprehensive auxiliary enterprise composed of 9 residence halls, and three apartment complexes.
Ties to the outside: An exploration of faculty interactions with external organizations
Authors: Riffe Karley A
Published: March 2019

Faculty work now includes market-like behaviors that create research, teaching, and service opportunities. This study employs an embedded case study design to evaluate the extent to which faculty members interact with external organizations to mitigate financial constraints and how those relationships vary by academic discipline. The findings show a similar number of ties among faculty members in high- and low-resource disciplines, reciprocity between faculty members and external organizations, and an expanded conceptualization of faculty work.
Levels of mathematical performance in preschoolers [Nivel de rendimiento matemático en preescolares]
Authors: Roman Luna Vanessa Jakelin , Montañez Huancaya Priscila , Figueroa Hurtado Fany Silvana , Arainga Blas Eusebio
Published: March 2019

The objective of this research was to determine the level of Mathematical Thought Development that children of five years present. The focus of the research was quantitative of basic type, the simple descriptive method with a non-experimental cross-sectional design was used. The population consisted of 80 children where non-probabilistic sampling was carried out. For data collection, an observation form used as an instrument was applied. The validity of the instrument was made through expert judgments with an approved - applicable result and the reliability was determined through Cronbach alpha. Subsequently, the collected data were processed in the database of the SPSS program. Finally, the results were 64.10% of the children of 5 years are in a process level, while 20.51% is in a level of initiation and 15.38% in the level of achievement, consequently, the predominant level is the process level, which implies raising a higher level of stimulation and reinforcement in order to develop mathematical thinking in the vast majority of children.
The Determinants of Foreign Direct Investments in Real Estate: Turkey Case
Authors: ŞİT Mustafa
Published: March 2019

The aim of this study is to investigate the key factors affecting foreign direct real estate investment (FDIRE) in Turkey’s economy. A DOLS-FMOLS estimator model was developed to investigate the determinants of FDIRE in Turkey. Data was used between 2003Q1-2018Q2. This study differs from the previous ones in that this particular topic is being researched as regards the economy of Turkey for the first time. The results showed that the most important variables affecting foreign direct real estate investment in Turkey was openness and exchange rate. Furthermore, economic growth also has a positive impact. On the other hand, interest has been found to be the most negative factor affecting investments. Moreover, the increase in building construction costs directly reduce foreign real estate investment. The results show that the gradually increasing openness of Turkey’s economy contributes to the increase in foreign investments in the real estate market.
Emergency Operation and Coordination Center (EOCC) for Disaster Response Management
Authors: Roslan Nur Hidayah , Abdullah Haslinda , Omar Maimunah
Published: March 2019

Disaster management is often portrayed in negative rather than positive terms. Although, it is claimed that proper preparation for any disaster has been planned, it frequently fails to achieve positive outcomes from the planning itself. The emergency operation and coordination center (EOCC) which is the central point for all coordination and organising works is normally to be blamed for disaster response failure. Hence, the objective of this study is to examine issues with effective emergency operation and coordination center (EOCC) during disaster response. This study uses a qualitative research method. The researcher conducts an interview survey and focus group discussion for data collection in order to gain a comprehensive overview of the situation and understand the phenomena involved. The population for this study is infantry army officers. Purposive sampling is used such that only those personnel involved in disaster response are interviewed. This study found that the EOCC organization structure is clear and it follows the command and control military hierarchy. The leader with the relevant rank, having the experience and knowledge on managing disaster and having the respect and control from subordinates is appointed for the leadership role in the EOCC. However, inter-agency cooperation can be an issue as there is an overlapping of roles and responsibilities and inter-agency power struggle. Therefore, this issue leads to chaos and tension in the EOCC as there would be variance and inconsistency in the coordination and communication among infantry personnel and inter-agency.
Cooperative Entrepreneurship in Malaysian Secondary Schools: A Review of Current Practices
Authors: Abd Majid Norliana , Anwar Zainol Fakhrul , Wan Daud Wan Norhayate , Afthanorhan Asyraf
Published: March 2019

Cooperative entrepreneurship plays a significant role in the effort of developing future entrepreneurs. This type of entrepreneurship increases the economic and social interests of its members and brings substantial advantages to the community and society. Due to capital sharing and low risks in starting a business, cooperative entrepreneurship is a prominent way to generate job opportunities and reduce unemployment without depending on wage employment, especially among young people. In cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit, the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE) has introduced the school cooperatives since 1968, which aims to nurture entrepreneurial experiences and orientations among students. Hence, the primary purpose of this paper is to highlight the current practices of cooperative entrepreneurship in Malaysian secondary schools by reviewing the impact of the school cooperatives’ activities in instilling entrepreneurial knowledge and motivation among the youth. This conceptual paper also aims to foster awareness into the importance of school cooperatives in the Malaysian entrepreneurship education.
An Overview of the Evidence for Psychological Interventions for Psychosis: Results From Meta-Analyses
Authors: Lincoln Tania M. , Pedersen Anya
Published: March 2019

There are numerous psychological approaches to psychosis that differ in focus, specificity and formats. These include psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioural and
third-wave-approaches, psychoeducation, various types of training-based approaches and family interventions.

We briefly describe the main aims and focus of each of these approaches, followed by a review of their evidence-base in regard to improvement in symptoms, relapse and
functioning. We conducted a systematic search for meta-analyses dating to 2017 for each of the approaches reviewed. Where numerous meta-analyses for an approach were available,
we selected the most recent, comprehensive and methodologically sound ones.

We found convincing short- and long-term evidence for cognitive behavioural approaches if the main aim is to reduce symptom distress. Evidence is also strong for psychoeducative
family interventions that include skills training if the main aim is to reduce relapse and rehospitalisation. Acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based approaches,
meta-cognitive and social skills training, as well as systemic family interventions, were also found to be efficacious, depending on the outcome of interest, but meta-analyses
for these approaches were based on a comparatively lower number of outcome studies and a narrower selection of outcome measures. We found no convincing evidence for
psychodynamic approaches, humanistic approaches or patient-directed psychoeducation (without including the family).

An array of evidence-based psychological therapies is available for psychotic disorders from which clinicians and patients can choose, guided by the strength of the evidence and
depending on the outcome area focused on. Increased effort is needed in terms of dissemination and implementation of these therapies into clinical practice.

Meta-analyses show convincing evidence for CBT if the main target is psychotic symptoms.

Meta-analyses show convincing evidence for family interventions if the main target is relapse.

Effects are promising for ACT, mindfulness-based and systemic approaches, but more research is needed.

The array of effective approaches allows clinicians and patients to select the most appropriate one.

Meta-analyses show convincing evidence for CBT if the main target is psychotic symptoms.

Meta-analyses show convincing evidence for family interventions if the main target is relapse.

Effects are promising for ACT, mindfulness-based and systemic approaches, but more research is needed.

The array of effective approaches allows clinicians and patients to select the most appropriate one.
Revisiting the Cognitive Model of Depression: The Role of Expectations
Authors: Rief Winfried , Joormann Jutta
Published: March 2019

The cognitive model of depression was highly stimulating for a better understanding and development of treatment for depression. However, the concept of “cognition” is rather broad and unspecific, and we suggest to focus on the cognitive subset of expectation.

We conducted a narrative review on the role of expectations, and present an expectation-focused model of explaining why depression tends to persist despite the occurrence of positive events.

Several results from basic neuroscience to effects in clinical interventions indicate that expectations play a special role not only for the understanding of the development of mental disorders and the effects of treatment approaches, but especially for an improved understanding of the persistence of mental disorders. If expectations are a major mechanism of depression, the treatment of depression must maximize the violation of dysfunctional expectations. We also introduce the concept of immunization that describes any cognitive or behavioral strategies to reduce the effect of expectation violation experiences, and hereby contributing to expectation maintenance despite expectation contradicting events. We postulate that the development of immunization strategies could help to better understand the transition from episodic to chronic depression.

While in early periods of depression development, a focus on expectation change might be sufficient in treatment, the treatment of patients with chronic depression requires addressing these cognitive and behavioral immunization strategies more intensively. Further implications for treatment and research are outlined that are derived from this balance between expectation violation and cognitive immunization in depression.

A focus on “expectations” helps to better understand the maintenance of depression

We offer a model that explains why depression persists even in the presence of positive experiences.

Many psychological treatments focus on the violation of negative expectations, but cognitive immunization can hinder treatment success.

We suggest strategies on how to improve psychological treatments for depression by maximizing expectation violation, and minimizing cognitive immunization.

A focus on “expectations” helps to better understand the maintenance of depression

We offer a model that explains why depression persists even in the presence of positive experiences.

Many psychological treatments focus on the violation of negative expectations, but cognitive immunization can hinder treatment success.

We suggest strategies on how to improve psychological treatments for depression by maximizing expectation violation, and minimizing cognitive immunization.
No Health Without Mental Health – European Clinical Psychology Takes Responsibility
Authors: Beesdo-Baum Katja , Endrass Tanja , Hoyer Jürgen , Jacobi Corinna , Kanske Philipp
Published: March 2019

1st European Congress on Clinical Psychology and Psychological Treatment in Dresden, Germany, 31 October – 2 November 2019
Fungsi-Fungsi Manajemen Dalam Pengelolaan Kurikulum
Authors: Saajidah Luthfiyyah
Published: March 2019

Madrasa need good curriculum management so that the objectives of implementing Islamic education can be effective and efficient. Curriculum Management is a curriculum management system to provide benefits to users who have been included in the prescribed curriculum. This study aims to uncover management functions including planning, organizing, actuating, and controling the curriculum at MI  Miftahul Huda Bandung, MI At-Taqwa Bandung and MIT PERSIS 24 Bandung. The research method used is a qualitative method. The results of the study show that (1) Curriculum planning St MI Miftahul Huda was carried out through two stages carried out by the madrasa division. While the increase in the curriculum at MI At-Taqwa and MIT PERSIS 24 was only carried out by Madrasas at curriculum development meetings. (2) Organizing using the same curriculum design pattern with curriculum based on subjects (subject curriculum). (3) Actuating of three Madrasas The implementation of learning that began since (4) Controlling was carried out on Students and Educators through supervision 1 or 3 months by the division of education and supervision by Madrasah heads.
Difusión de dramas coreanos, un análisis de su éxodo a América Latina y Colombia.
Authors: Zarco Liz Andrea
Published: March 2019

En el presente ensayo se pretende realizar un análisis de la difusión de los dramas coreanos en América Latina y Colombia, partiendo de una breve descripción del movimiento Hallyu, su origen en Asía. Aunque se establece que las relaciones diplomáticas, las relaciones comerciales y los procesos migratorios fueron factores determinantes que hacen posible su llegada al continente, se plantea la hipótesis de que estos no aplican para el caso de Colombia.