bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengembangan Alat Evaluasi Berupa Tes Online/Offline Matematika dengan Ispring Suite 8
Authors: Cahyanti Agna Deka , Farida Farida , Rakhmawati Rosida
Published: July 2019

Abstract: This research aimed to develop tool of evaluation(online/offline tests) using Ispring Suite 8 to math learning at the junior high school. This research method used research and development model (R&D) by using a test instrument development model that includes measuring instrument specifications, statement or question writing, statement or question review, instrument assembly, test, selection and assembly of instruments, instrument administration and scaling and norms writing. The data analysis techniques used expert questionnaire validation and students’ questionnaire response. The results obtained: first, material expert validation got the final percentage of 87% with very reasonable criteria, the media expert got the final percentage of 85,5% with very reasonable criteria, the linguist got the final percentage of 84% with very reasonable criteria, and the second, the final percentage result of students' response was 87,6% with very interesting criteria. So it can be concluded that the development of online tests using Ispring Suite 8  is very suitable to be used in tool of evaluation learning of mathematicsAbstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan alat evaluasi (online/offline tes) menggunakan Ispring Suite 8  pada pembelajaran matematika pada tingkat SMP. Metode penelitian ini menggunkaan model research and development (R&D). Dengan menggunakaan model pengengembangan intrumen tes yang meliputi spesifikasi alat ukur, penulisan pernyataan atau pertanyaan, penelaahan pernyataan atau pertanyaan, perakitan instrumen, uji coba, seleksi dan perakitan instrumen, administrasi instrumen dan penulisan skala dan norma. Teknik analisis data menggunakan angket validasi ahli dan angket respon peserta didik. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh: pertama validasi ahli materi mendapat persentase akhir sebesar 87% dengan kriteria sangat layak, ahli media mendapat persentase akhir sebesar 85,5% dengan kriteria sangat layak, ahli bahasa mendapat persentase akhir sebesar 84% dengan kriteria sangat layak, dan yang kedua hasil persentase akhir respon peserta didik sebesar 87,6% dengan kriteria sangat menarik. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengembangan tes online/offline menggunakan ispring suite 8 sangat layak digunakan sebagai alat evaluasi pada pembelajaran matematika.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Quantum Teaching Tipe Tandur Terhadap Hasil Belajar
Authors: Cahyaningrum Amaliyah Dwi , AD Yahya , Asyhari Ardian
Published: July 2019

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of quantum teaching learning model type TANDUR on student learning outcomes. The study population were students of class IX SMP Negeri 5 Pringsewu. Sample consisted of one class of experiments (IX-2) and one control class (IX-1). Pretest results were analyzed by the test for normality and homogeneity test. Based on test results obtained normality and homogeneity of all classes of normal distribution and homogeneous. Based on the results of t-test analysis obtained t = 4,678 and ttable = 2,028 so thitung ≥ Ttable. Effect size of 1,16 is obtained into the major categories. This shows that the average results of experimental class learning better than the control class for thitung> TTable. The results showed that the enforceability of quantum teaching learning model type TANDUR on learning activities affect the results of students of class IX SMP Negeri 5 Pringsewu the academic year 2016/2017.Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran quantum teaching tipe TANDUR terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Populasi penelitian adalah siswa kelas IX SMP Negeri 5 Pringsewu. Sample penelitian terdiri dari satu kelas eksperimen (IX-2) dan satu kelas kontrol (IX-1). Hasil pretest dianalisa dengan uji normalitas dan uji homogenitas. Berdasarkan hasil uji normalitas dan homogenitas didapatkan semua kelas berdistribusi normal dan homogen. Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji-t didapatkan thitung = 4,678 dan ttable= 2,028 sehingga thitung ttable. Effect size yang diperoleh sebesar 1,16 masuk dalam katagori besar. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa  rata-rata hasil belajar kelas eksperimen lebih baik dari pada kelas kontrol karena thitung> ttable. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keterlaksanaan model pembelajaran quantum teaching tipe TANDUR pada kegiatan belajar mengajar berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas IX SMP Negeri 5 Pringsewu tahun ajaran 2016/2017.
The Effect of Newtonian Dynamics STEM-Integrated Learning Strategy to Increase Scientific Literacy of Senior High School Students
Authors: Listiana Listiana , Abdurrahman Abdurrahman , Suyatna Agus , Nuangchalerm Prasart
Published: July 2019

This research aimed to examine Sains, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) learning approach effectivity in increasing scientific literacy of senior high school students. The research involved 67Senior High School 5 students Bandar Lampung in Lampung Province, Indonesia. The research design used was the-Equivalent Control Group Pretest and Posttest Design. The experimental class used STEM Learning Approach, and the control class used a scientific approach. The data was collected using pretest and posttest score of scientific literacy inventory. The Effectiveness analysis was done using the Normalized Gain (N–Gain) and Effect Size. Based on the research, the average score of the scientific literacy skill with N-gain of experimental classes was 0.55 and control class was 0.49, both classes were in medium category achievement. The result of effect size test showed that STEM learning approach has an effect size in the medium category of 0.24. Furthermore, based on an analysis of T-test results, there was a difference between the N-gain average score of the students' scientific literacy skill between experimental class and control class. The students who learned with STEM learning approach has a significantly higher degree of scientific literacy skill than those who learned with the scientific approach. So the conclusion in this research is that the students taught using the STEM approach are in the "conceptual" category which is better in explaining the concept, able to describe the relationship between these concepts, and able to analyze alternative solutions and procedural skills and understanding of the process of discovering science and technology.
The Effect of Annealing Temperature Growth on Fe-TiO2 Thin Film Photoactivity in Methylene Blue
Authors: Kaltsum Ummi , Permatasari Ema Chintya , Murniati Ngurah Ayu Nyoman , Kurniawan Wawan , Saefan Joko
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of annealing temperature growth on Fe-TiO2 thin film photoactivity. This was made by mixing TTIP, AcAc, ethanol, and Iron Nitrate Nanohydrate, after which the obtained mixture was sprayed and annealed on the substrate for two hours using the coating method. The temperature was increased to 500°C, 550°C, and 600°C, with the thin film photoactivity determined in methylene blue using UV light for 5 hours with decreasing values of COD, BOD, and absorbance. The results show annealing temperature growth increased photoactivity of the thin film. The highest photoactivity at 600°C in degrading methylene blue with decreasing values of COD, BOD, and absorbance was 19.56%, 35.84%, and 66.70%, respectively.
The Impact of Digital Learning Module in Improving Students' Problem-Solving Skills
Authors: Mulhayatiah Diah , Purwanti Purwanti , Setya Winda , Suhendi Herni Yuniarti , Kariadinata Rahayu , Hartini Sri
Published: July 2019

This study aims to determine the improvement of problem-solving skills using problem-based digital learning module. The research method used is quasi-experiment design with non-equivalent control group design. The sampling technique used is the purposive sampling of 60 subjects with 30 for the experimental class and 30 for the control class. The research result indicates the learning process both classes runs well. It is proven by the significance of the hypothesis test result which is less than α (0,005) < 0,05). It can be concluded that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. It means that there are differences in students’ problem-solving skills in the experiment class and control class. This proves the treatment in the experimental class using problem-based digital learning module integrated with religious values can influence students' problem-solving skills better than the PowerPoint learning media used in the control class.
Restrukturisasi Kognitif dengan Setting Kelompok untuk Mengurangi Kecanduan Online Game Remaja
Authors: Sholihah Anna Nur
Published: July 2019

This research is also aimed to find the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior group counseling to reduce online game addiction among Junior High School students. This research used experiment method. The model was True Experiment Design. The research field was in SMP Negeri 1 Kutorejo  (Junior High School). Population of this research was 50 students.  Total sample of this research was 14 students. Average pretest score of experiment group is 76.71 with the minimum score is 73 and the maximum score is 80 while the average pretest score of experiment group is 42.43 with the minimum score is 34 and the maximum score is 64. Results of the research showed that there are significant differentiations between pre-test and post-test of experiment groups. Based on data analysis used Wilcoxon test obtained values on Asymp table, Sig, (2-tailed) is 0,018, which means that smaller than actual level (a/2=0,05) while the control group obtained values on Asymp table, Sig, (2-talied) is 0,915, which means bigger than the actual level (a/2=0,05).  refused and  acceoted. It means that Rational Emotive Behavior (REB) approach that is used in group counseling is effective to reduce online games addiction among junior high school students
No Mobile Phone Phobia dikalangan Mahasiswa Pascasarjana
Authors: Aziz Abdul
Published: July 2019

This research was conducted with the aim to find out the symptoms of no mobile phone phobia (nomophobia) among graduate students UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta as well as knowing how the process of mentoring for students nomophobia sufferers by counselors. This research uses qualitative research methods with the phenomenology of approach. Research data obtained from observations and interviews and then data analyzed by the reduction of data, display data and tethering conclusion. The subject of this research is the 16 graduate students UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. The research results obtained in this study show that graduate students using a smartphone or gedget ± 12 hours in a day so the use of a smartphone with a long duration will negatively affect for the body particularly the brain. Next mentoring can be done by a Counsellor for the client that is experiencing the symptoms of nomophobia is using telephone counselling. Phone counseling provides access and control to the client so that the client can request the assistance of a Counsellor anytime and anywhere and can disconnect a telephone in accordance with his wishes
Konseling Eklektik Islami untuk Mengubah Konsep Diri Waria
Authors: Sutarto Sutarto , Syafriyadin Syafriyadin , Warlizasusi Jumira
Published: July 2019

This study aims to reveal the self-concept of transvestites, provide assistance for eclectic Islamic counseling services and know the effectiveness of Islamic eclectic counseling to change the self-concept of transvestites. The type of research used is Participatory Action Resarch (PAR) with four stages of implementation, namely planning, action, assessment and follow-up. The results of the study indicate that transvestites in understanding their own concepts can be grouped into two, namely; First, transvestites who see themselves as women and that are already destiny. Second, transvestites who see themselves as men but look like women. Transvestites assume that the community views itself as a woman, must appear like a woman and the community sees one eye towards her. Of the 18 transgender people who participated in the counseling process 1 person was determined to really want to change his appearance. 10 people are aware that they are men and their appearance should be like men but do not know when they will change their appearance and 7 people still understand themselves as women and must appear as a woman
Effectiveness of Self Management in Reducing Truancy Behavior of High School Students in Bandar Lampung
Authors: Masya Hardiyansyah , Kamil Badrul
Published: July 2019

The phenomenon of disciplinary problems of the student  is still happen. Discipline behavior is a behavior that demonstrates obedience and compliance which requires students to comply with established regulations. One of the most frequent disciplinary violations is leaving school without permission. Several factors that influence students to break discipline are environmental factors. Therefore, it needs proper handling in overcoming discipline problems of students. one technique that can be used in overcoming disciplinary problems, namely self-management. In the use of self management techniques to overcome undisciplined behavior students are directed to modify environmental aspects that can influence the emergence of undisciplined behavior.
MODELING DECISION-MAKING PROCESS OF EDUCATIONAL AND METHODOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF A REGIONAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: Aksyutina Irina Vladimirovna , Aminul Lyubov Borisovna , Khomenko Tat'iana Vladimirovna
Published: July 2019

The article focuses on the activities that regional higher education institutions carry out in the market of educational services in difficult social and economic conditions. Such factors as the needs for educational services in the region, the demand for graduated specialists, the employers' requests, the established image of the university, the financial situation, the solvency of the population, etc. reflect the performance of the regional university. In the course of transition to the new federal state educational standards (FGOS 3 ++), the Russian universities assume certain changes in the structure of basic higher educational programs. On the one hand, this relates to increasing the choice of disciplines, on the other hand, the block of the obligatory disciplines should be strictly adhered to. These changes entail changes in the management of educational processes, therefore, control actions or decisions must be effective for increasing the competitiveness of the regional educational environment. The formulation of the problem of choosing management decisions in a fuzzy environment proposes a method of their selection based on a set of parameters that have been determined to assess the management of available resources and teaching staff for decision-making in the activities of the educational and methodological management of a regional university.
MODEL OF CALCULATING DIFFICULTY OF NEW GENERATION OPTICAL COMMUTATION SYSTEMS
Authors: Nguyen Trong Thanh , Barabanova Elizaveta Aleksandrovna , Vytovtov Konstantin
Published: July 2019

The article presents the analysis of various circuits of the multistage switching systems and their main characteristics. The model of calculating the complexity of the new generation optical switching systems based on 4x4 switches has been developed. These switching systems have a new property, which no one multi-stage scheme possesses: the strict non-blocking capacity with parallel data transfer and arbitrary packet swapping. There has been compared the difficulty of the proposed systems, such as the switching difficulty of the base element and the diameter with well-known multi-stage schemes. The analysis showed that the optical switching systems of the new generation have an advantage - a fewer number of cascades.
SIMULATION OF SPREADING FOREST FIRE UNDER NONSTATIONARITY AND UNCERTAINTY BY MEANS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DEEP MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Stankevich Tatiana Sergeevna
Published: July 2019

The article describes the results of increasing the efficiency of operational forecast of the forest fire dynamics under nonstationarity and uncertainty through the fire dynamics modeling based on artificial intelligence and deep machine learning. To achieve the goal there were used following methods: system analysis method, theory of neural networks, deep machine learning method, method of operational forecasting of the forest fire dynamics, method of filtering images (modified median filter), MoSCoW method, and ER-method. In the course of study there have been developed forest fire forecasting models (models of treetop and ground fires) using artificial neural networks. The developed models solve the recognition and forecasting problems in order to determine the dynamics of forest fires in successive images and generating images with a forecast of fire spread. There has been given the general logical scheme of the proposed forest fire forecasting models involving five stages: stage 1 - data input; stage 2 - preprocessing of input data (format check; size check; noise removal); stage 3 - object recognition using Convolutional Neural Networks (recognition of fire data; recognition of data on environmental factors; recognition of data on the nature of forest plantations); stage 4 - development of forest fire forecasting; stage 5 - output of the generated image with the operational forecast. To build and train artificial neural networks, a visual forest fire dynamics database was proposed to use. The developed forest fire forecasting models are based on a tree of artificial neural networks in the form of an acyclic graph and identify dependencies between the dynamics of a forest fire and the characteristics of the external and internal environment.
Mitos de geração e sucessão em Hesíodo: Urano, Cronos e Zeus
Authors: Flores Júnior Olimar
Published: July 2019

A Teogonia de Hesíodo é um relato mítico que descreve o movimento do universo, desde o princípio, até uma ordem final, hierarquizada segundo potências divinas, e como este movimento se revela aos homens através da força presentificadora das Musas. Este trabalho visa exatamente delinear, sob o ponto de vista do poder, as gerações e as sucessões embutidas no mito, a partir do Céu, e também interpretar o que representa cada instância do poder, como se instaura e como se comporta no exercício da ordem dentro do processo de evolução do mundo.
O Imperador Teodósio e a cristianização do Imperio
Authors: Guerras Maria Sonsoles
Published: July 2019

Em 380 o imperador Teodósio promulga o edito de Tessalônica no qual reconhece o cristianismo como religião oficial do Império. A esse edito seguem-se outros, sempre reforçando o primeiro, condenando o paganismo e as heresias e punindo até com a perda dos direitos civis aos que não professassem o cristianismo. Assim a religião passa a ser também, questão de estado. Surge o “cesaropapismo” que faz parte de toda a política medieval. Nosso objetivo é, portanto, analisar a interferência de Teodósio, através da legislação, no domínio eclesiástico e sua contribuição na cristianização do império.
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols in breast cancer patients undergoing post-mastectomy breast reconstruction with tissue expander
Authors: Bourazani Maria , Kelesi Martha , Fasoi Georgia
Published: July 2019

A lot of women choose the immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The most common method is breast reconstruction using tissue expanders. Women's way of life and the economic crisis have created the need for adopting enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols and early hospital discharge. The present study aims at informing perioperative nurses about the ERAS protocols and encouraging their implementation. ERAS protocols in breast cancer patients undergoing immediate post-mastectomy breast reconstruction include a combination of evidence-based interoperative interventions with the participation of surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, physiotherapists, and dietitians as members of the multidisciplinary team. This is a multifactorial approach to postoperative rehabilitation and care of the surgical patient. ERAS protocols are easy to apply, reduce morbidity, perioperative anxiety, postoperative pain, postoperative complications and hospitalization. In addition, they reduce the cost of treatment and hospitalization. The patient's approach to breast cancer following an ERAS protocol is divided into three phases: pre-surgical, intraoperative and post-operative. It starts before the patient’s hospitalization and continues until they are discharged, requiring active participation throughout the process. The total average hospitalization for post-mastectomy rehabilitation decreased from 3.6 days, prior to ERAS implementation, to 0 (discharging the same day) to 1.2 days post-surgery, releasing 30% of the beds. In conclusion, the ERAS protocols, following evidence-based perioperative care, promote the rapid recovery of patients aiming at reducing post-operative stress and its effects.
Influence of Woven Fabric Width and Human Body Types on the Fabric Efficiencies in the Apparel Manufacturing
Authors: Naveed Tayyab , Zhong Yueqi , Zhicai Yu , Naeem Muhammad Awais , Kai Lu , Haoyang Xie , Farooq Amjad , Abro Zamir Ahmed
Published: July 2019

In the apparel manufacturing, the fabric is the single largest element in the cost of the garment. Therefore, effectual fabric consumption causes a reduction in cost and exertions. The purpose of this research is to study the effects of fabric width on the efficiency of marker (cutting) plans. Fabric consumption is in four types for human body shapes, that is, triangle, oval, square, and circle, in both genders to control the fabric utilization. Two clothing styles, fitted trousers and fitted shirts, are manufactured in an apparel manufacturing industry. The marker plans produced through Garment Gerber Technology software are accomplished in 36 different fabric widths (independent variables). The evaluation of dependent variables, that is, marker efficiency, marker loss, and fabric consumption efficiency relevant to four body shapes in variable fabric widths is analyzed for both women and men. The statistical analysis indicates that there is a linear relationship between marker efficiency and fabric width (sig <0.05). The regression analysis (p-value) between dependent variables and predictor variables (body types and fabric width) is also statistically significant. Also, the result implies that markers are more productive with larger fabric widths in all styles in both genders.
Isomorphisms from the Space of Multilinear Operators
Authors: Nakasho Kazuhisa
Published: July 2019

In this article, using the Mizar system [5], [2], the isomorphisms from the space of multilinear operators are discussed. In the first chapter, two isomorphisms are formalized. The former isomorphism shows the correspondence between the space of multilinear operators and the space of bilinear operators.

The latter shows the correspondence between the space of multilinear operators and the space of the composition of linear operators. In the last chapter, the above isomorphisms are extended to isometric mappings between the normed spaces. We referred to [6], [11], [9], [3], [10] in this formalization.
Eurasian Kurgan Database – a citizen science tool for conserving grasslands on historical sites
Authors: Deák Balázs , Tóth Csaba Albert , Bede Ádám , Apostolova Iva , Bragina Tatyana M. , Báthori Ferenc , Bán Miklós
Published: July 2019

Eurasian steppes have an essential role in conserving biodiversity, but due to the huge habitat loss in the past centuries they are often preserved only in small refuges. Among such refuges are the ancient steppic burial mounds (the so called ‘kurgans’) which have a high cultural and historical importance and are also essential sites of nature conservation. Despite their high number (approximately half million) and conservational importance there is a huge lack of knowledge on the locality and conservational state of the kurgans in most regions of Eurasia. To fill this knowledge gap, we built a public database which allows to record and query basic information on their cultural values and factors (such as land cover type, threatening factors, cover of woody species) that might serve as a basis for their effective conservation. The database provides a transparent, public and easy-to-use source for conservation managers and landscape planners focussed on grassland conservation. In addition, it also provides background information for other associate disciplines and public agencies dealing with the protection of cultural heritage.
Possibilities for Financial Technology Sector Development and its Impact on Banking Sector Profitability in Lithuania
Authors: Keliuotytė-Staniulėnienė Greta , Smolskytė Gintarė
Published: July 2019

Research purpose. The development of financial technology sector (fintech) poses a challenge for traditional financial institutions. Therefore, it is important to analyze not only how financial technologies can change, but also how the fintech sector affects banks and their profitability. The aim of the paper is to analyze the possibilities for the development of financial technology sector and quantitatively evaluate its impact on the banking sector’s profitability in Lithuania.

Design / Methodology / Approach. After the analysis of academic literature and statistical data, the authors used expert evaluation method in order to identify development opportunities of fintech in Lithuania and correlation-regression analysis was applied to evaluate the impact of fintech on the profitability of the Lithuanian banking sector.

Findings. According to the results of expert assessment research, Lithuania possesses favorable conditions for fintech enterprises to enter the Lithuanian finance market; it is expected that this sector will continue to rapidly expand mostly in payments and banking business models. Correlation-regression analysis showed that fintech indicators has an effect on the banking sector’s profitability but the effect in not very significant. The significance of the connection is lower because banking sector adapts technologies and is influenced by fintech from inside and outside the environment.

Originality / Value / Practical implications. The fintech sector in Lithuania is still new and so far very little researched. The outcomes of this research have expanded the scope of research of the Lithuanian fintech sector. The obtained results would be useful and relevant to (i) the government sector to manage risks and ensure stability in the financial sector; (ii) financial sector entities to monitor possible developments and prepare them accordingly; and (iii) banking sector to analyze the impact of technology and fintech entities on them and take strategic decisions in this regard.
The Impact of Acquisition on Stock Value in Case of Warsaw Stock Exchange
Authors: Kaczmarczyk Wojciech
Published: July 2019

Research purpose: Seven of 10 companies that have won the Polish Forbes edition Merge & Acquisition 2018 Ranking are listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange. The aim of the conducted research was to test if the biggest acquisitions have an impact on stocks value and is it possible for typical investor to create extra profit by using knowledge of acquisition based on public information.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Using data from Warsaw Stock Exchange (quotations), typical measures such as rate of return, standard deviation (risk), correlation and transaction volume changes were calculated. Each of the case results obtained for the company was compared with the result for stock market indexes: WIG (Warszawski Indeks Giełdowy – main WSE index), WIG20 (WSE sub-index of the 20 largest companies), mWIG40 (WSE sub-index of 40 medium companies) and sWIG80 (WSE sub-index of 80 small companies). In addition, the outcomes were confronted with public news (from WSE Electronic System for Information Transfer).

Findings: Conducted research has shown that generally successful finalisation of acquisition results in changes of stock prices behaviour. Unfortunately, observed reactions were not the same. Acquisitions induced both increases and decreases in stock prices; there was also no rule in case of risk change. Generally, acquisitions and merges had rather good influence in banking sector (which is still concentrating), but there was no common reaction in other sectors.

Originality/Value/Practical Implications: The results will be useful for investors acting on Warsaw Stock Exchange, especially for individual investor who are not able to carry out detailed analyses. The research provides results including possible pre-effects and after-effects of making big acquisition by a large company. The negative market reactions were also shown.
Changes in Housing Availability Indicator in Selected Polish Cities in the Years 2006 to 2018
Authors: Martyniak Marta
Published: July 2019

Research purpose. Housing availability indicator shows the area of residential real estate possible to purchase for the average monthly wage in the enterprise sector. The research carried out in this paper is aimed at determining the current level of housing availability indicator and its detailed analysis, taking into account the dynamics of changes in 2006 to 2018. This analysis will be carried out for primary and secondary market for selected Polish cities.

Design/Methodology/Approach. Calculations were based on the average transaction prices obtained from the transactional database of residential real estate of the National Bank of Poland and the value of the average monthly remuneration in the enterprise sector obtained partly from statistical data and official journals of the Central Statistical Office.

Findings. The analysis shows that the indicator of housing availability in Poland, despite the visible upward trend, is at a very low level, placing Warsaw at the first place. In addition, the extension of the analysis to the division of the housing market into the primary and secondary market provided more information about shaping the housing availability indicator. Whereas in the primary market in individual cities its value was at a similar level, the secondary market was subject to greater fluctuations.

Originality/Value/Practical implications. This paper is of practical nature. Due to the asymmetry of information on the Polish real estate market, especially regarding housing prices, knowledge about the value of the housing availability indicator in Poland may be exceptionally valuable, especially for people interested in the housing market, including individual investors and market practitioners, as an auxiliary source of information in purchasing decisions of households.
The Goldfish and Little Red Riding Hood: Characters and their Combinations in Fairy Tale Jokes and Parodies
Authors: Järv Risto
Published: July 2019

There are two types of joke that can be described as fairy tale jokes: those with punchlines that include fairy tale characters, and fairy tale parodies. The paper discusses fairy tale jokes that were sent to the jokes page of the major Estonian internet Web Portal Delfi by Internet users between 2000 and 2011, and jokes added by the editors of the portal between 2011 and 2018 (CFTJ). The joke corpus has had different addresses at different times, and was a live ‘folklore field’ for the first few years after creation.

Of all the characters, the Goldfish appeared in the largest number of jokes (76 out of a total of 286 jokes), followed by Little Red Riding Hood (72). Other fairy tale characters feature in a 14 or fewer fairy tale jokes each.

Several fairy tale jokes circulating on the Internet varied over the period observed. Fairy tale jokes generally get their impetus from the characters and from plots with unexpected outcomes. A seemingly innocent fairy tale character is often linked to a sexual theme: sexuality holds first place as the source of humour in fairy tale jokes, although this may be caused by the so-called genre code of jokes.
A Life History of the ‘Irish’ Ecotype Tied Stones and Loose Dogs
Authors: Coinnigh Marcas Mac
Published: July 2019

The term ecotype was first introduced to the field of folkloristics by Carl Wilhelm von Sydow (1878–1952), who proposed the idea that folktales develop from base forms due to transformations triggered by specific environmental conditions before eventually stabilising within cultural districts. The general analogy was popular amongst folklorists who readily invoked the concept to deconstruct a wide range of genres including rhyming couplets, folk ballads, folktales, fairy-tales, personal narratives, legends and urban legends. It is unfortunate, however, that ecotypes have largely been ignored by scholars working in the fields of paremiology, especially when one considers not only the established inter-relationships between proverbial material and other folkoristic genres, but also the recent pioneering cross-cultural analyses of idiomatic expressions in European languages and beyond.

This paper will provide a template for the analysis of folk expressions by examining the life history of an Irish ecotype, tied stones and loose dogs. It will show that folk expressions are a fertile area of research that can be deconstructed using literary and historical research based on the historic-geographic method. At the heart of this template, I argue, is the need to read texts within their contemporary cultural, historical and socio-economic frameworks to decode meanings according to instantiation, the motivations for their use, and the question of agency in folk groups. By collecting, examining and construing inter-relations between folkloristic texts across a range of cultural products – folklore collections, popular culture periodicals and political discourse – and by informed cultural contextualisation of its instantiations, we can re-construct the extensive cultural underpinnings that inform a range of everyday folk expressions.
Clinical chemistry investigations in recumbent and healthy German Holstein cows after the fifth day in milk
Authors: Weber Jim , Zenker Markus , Köller Gábor , Fürll Manfred , Freick Markus
Published: July 2019

Introduction

Recumbency is a frequent symptom occurring throughout lactation. Its cause can be related to the energy or mineral metabolism, or to trauma or infectious diseases. We compared various clinical chemistry parameters between healthy and recumbent cows and between cows with different causes of recumbency and determined if hypocalcaemia manifests in later lactation.

Material and Methods

Recumbent (n = 32) and healthy (n = 32) German Holstein cows were studied. After clinical examination, a serum sample was taken to measure the concentrations of Mg, Ca, Fe, Na, K, Pi, β-hydroxybutyrate, total bilirubin, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), urea, and creatinine as well as activities of alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatine kinase (CK), and γ-glutamyl transferase in recumbent cows > 5 d in milk and control cows matched for age, lactation number, and pregnancy stage.

Results

In recumbent cows, mean serum concentrations of NEFA, bilirubin, and CK were statistically higher, while those of Fe, K, and Pi were significantly lower. Parameters compared between different recumbency diagnoses showed some descriptive Fe, K, urea, and AST differences, but these were not statistically significant.

Conclusion

The results show that only a limited number of parameters have diagnostic besides therapeutic value. Although of minor importance in our study, hypocalcaemia should be considered a cause of recumbency, even outside the typical risk period of parturient paresis.
Impact of prepartum body condition score loss on metabolic status during the transition period and subsequent fertility in Brown Swiss dairy cows
Authors: Çolakoğlu Hatice Esra , Yazlık Murat Onur , Pekcan Mert , Kaya Ufuk , Kaçar Cihan , Vural Mehmet Rıfat , Kurt Serdal , Yildirim Merve Menekse , Bas Ahmet , Küplülü Şükrü
Published: July 2019

Introduction

The objectives of this study were to determine the role of a fall in pre-calving body condition score (BCS) in postpartum metabolic status and reproductive outcomes, and gauge the indicativeness of blood metabolites during the transition period.

Material and Methods

Cows were grouped based on BCS loss between days −14 ±3 and 0 relative to calving. Cows that lost no BCS were the BCS control group (BCS-C), cows that lost 0.25 BCS points the low BCS loss group (BCS-L), and those that lost 0.5 points or more the high BCS loss (BCS-H) group. Blood was taken on days −14 ±3, 3, 14, and 30 ±4 for determination of comprehensive metabolic panel biomarker levels. Beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BHBA) levels were quantified on postpartum examination days. Vaginal discharge scores, ovarian activity on day 30 ±4, and subsequent fertility parameters were evaluated.

Results

The BCS-H cows had lower mean Ca concentrations before calving and on day 3, when the group’s BHBA and CK were higher (P < 0.05); on day 14 they had higher AST concentrations (P < 0.05). The BCS-L cows had greater bilirubin levels (P < 0.05). The BCS-H cows had lower cyclicity and higher endometritis rates. First service pregnancy rates were 50%, 50%, and 61.9%, open days 96.8, 95.75, and 89.2, and overall pregnancy rates 56.25%, 65%, and 80.95 % in the BCS-H, BCS-L, and BCS-C groups, respectively.

Conclusion

Prepartum BCS loss of ≥ 0.5 points could be associated with Brown Swiss cow low Ca and BHBA concentrations early postpartum, and with subsequent uterine health and overall pregnancy rate. Prepartum Ca concentration might be a prognostic biomarker for postpartum metabolic status and reproductive outcomes.
Relationship between mRNA of immune factors expressed by milk somatic cells and bacteria present in healthy lactating Holstein cows
Authors: Ohtsuka Hiromichi , Hirose Honami , Murakami Kenji , Murata Ryo , Kato Toshihide , Tajima Motoshi
Published: July 2019

Introduction

The characteristics of immune factors in somatic cells from lactating dairy cows and their association with commensal bacteria in normal milk have not been clarified. This study investigated the relationship between the pathogenic bacteria in milk and somatic cell immune factors in healthy lactating cows.

Material and Methods

In total 44 healthy Holstein cows were studied on one farm. Milk samples were collected aseptically using a cannula and these samples were cultured for detection of bacteria and analysis of mRNA of immune factors expressed by somatic cells. Cows were divided into two groups based on the microbial status of their milk samples: 12 cows showed bacteria in cultures (positive group), and the other 32 cows did not (negative group).

Results

The mRNA levels of IL-6, lactotransferrin, and cathelicidin expressed by somatic cells after milking decreased significantly compared to those before milking in both groups (P < 0.05). There were significantly lower mRNA levels of IL-6 and cathelicidin in the positive group compared to those in the negative group before milking.

Conclusion

These results suggest that mRNA levels of IL-6 and cathelicidin expressed by the somatic cells may be affected by the presence of bacteria in healthy lactating dairy cows.
Hyponatraemia and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion in non-azotaemic dogs with babesiosis associated with decreased arterial blood pressure
Authors: Gójska-Zygner Olga , Bartosik Justyna , Górski Paweł , Zygner Wojciech
Published: July 2019

Introduction

A previous study on canine babesiosis showed low serum tonicity in affected dogs, which may result from syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). This endocrine disorder was recognised in human malaria which is considered a disease with similar pathogenesis to canine babesiosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of SIADH in babesiosis-afflicted dogs.

Material and Methods

Serum and urinary sodium and urine specific gravity (USG) were determined in dogs with babesiosis. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) was measured at the beginning of the clinical examination. Serum tonicity and osmolality were calculated. Correlations were calculated between MAP and serum and urinary sodium concentrations, USG, serum tonicity, and calculated serum osmolality.

Results

Statistically significant correlations were observed between MAP and tonicity, calculated osmolality, USG, and serum and urinary sodium concentrations in non-azotaemic dogs. In three non-azotaemic dogs SIADH was recognised.

Conclusion

SIADH develops in non-azotaemic dogs with babesiosis. It is probably associated with decreased blood pressure in infected dogs. Thus, it seems that in fact it may be appropriate vasopressin secretion in canine babesiosis as a protective mechanism in hypotension which leads to hypoxia and renal failure in affected dogs.
Clays as SCM – Reactivity of Uncalcined Kaolinite and Bentonite, and Impact on Phase Assemblage and Strength Development of PC Mortars
Authors: Geiker Mette Rica , Gallucci Emmanuel
Published: July 2019

The impact of substitution of cement paste with uncalcined clay (bentonite and kaolinite) in the range of 5% by volume of paste on the development of hydration and properties of mortar was investigated. Two issues were addressed, the expected filler effect of the dispersed sub-micron clay particles, and the possible chemical reactivity of the clay.

The study indicated that Portland cement paste may be modified by addition of well dispersed clay and that the impact includes accelerated cement hydration as well as altered distribution of products. Compressive strength development was accelerated, but later age strength was reduced, especially for the bentonite mixes. In contrast, microscopic porosity measurements indicated no detrimental impact on the coarse capillary porosity.

The investigation indicates that for durability related engineering properties, the application of uncalcined clay might be a potential means for reduction of the clinker factor in concrete in support of sustainability.
Use of Concrete for Road Infrastructure: A SWOT Analysis Related to the three Catchwords Sustainability, Industrialisation and Digitalisation
Authors: Larsen Ingrid Lande , Terjesen Otto , Thorstensen Rein Terje , Kanstad Terje
Published: July 2019

This paper aims at identifying the direction for more sustainable development of the use of concrete in road infrastructure in an industrialised context.

The increase in the global mean temperature is one of the most severe challenges today. The concrete industry is responsible for significant emissions of greenhouse gases, most attributable to cement production. However, concrete is one of the most important building materials in the world and indispensable for the societal development in countries at all development stages. Thus, the concrete industry needs to take measures for reducing emissions.

This paper investigates possible directions for the development of the concrete industry, to reduce climatic impact and accommodate positive societal growth. The investigation is carried out as a SWOT analysis, focusing on three terms dominating the present discussion on any development within the construction industry; sustainability, industrialisation and digitalisation. The result is a thorough discussion and a set of recommendations for the direction of future research and innovation on sustainable use of concrete in the construction of road infrastructure. The major opportunities and threats are summarised in the conclusions, and future research to be carried out in two of the authors’ PhD-projects are described.
Plastic Shrinkage Cracking of Self-compacting Concrete: Influence of Capillary Pressure and Dormant Period
Authors: Sayahi Faez , Emborg Mats , Hedlund Hans , Cwirzen Andrzej
Published: July 2019

This research investigates the effect of capillary pressure and the length of the hydration dormant period on the plastic shrinkage cracking tendency of SCC by studying specimens produced with different w/c ratios, cement types and SP dosages. A relationship between the capillary pressure rate and the length of the hydration dormant period is defined, which can explain the cracking severity of the concrete when the volumetric deformation is unknown.

The results show, that the cracking tendency of SCC was the lowest in case of w/c ratio between 0.45 and 0.55, finer and more rapid hardening cement, and lower dosage of SP. The dormant period was prolonged by increasing the w/c ratio, using coarser cement, and higher SP dosage. It was concluded that the cracking tendency of concrete is a function of the capillary pressure buildup rate and the length of the dormant period.
Legacy of Ludwig von Mises: Rationalism
Authors: Kwasnicki Witold
Published: July 2019

There are three intentions (aims) of this paper. First, to focus the attention of readers to three not so well known and least frequently quoted by economists of Mises’s books, namely his 1957 Theory and History: An Interpretation of Social and Economic Evolution, and two closely related The Ultimate Foundation of Economic Science: An Essay on Method (1962), and Epistemological Problems of Economics (1933/1960).

The second aim is to outline Mises’s legacy, presented in the form of eleven dimensions of Mises’s Intellectual Universe. The eleven dimensions of Mises’s system are: Economics as science, praxeology, and human action; Methodological dualism; Judgments of value and subjectivism; Individualism; Rationalism and human action; Consumer; Cooperation and competition; Thymology; Mathematics in economics; Predictions; and Historical analysis.

Third, to present the main issues related to Mises’s concept of rationalism. There is no mention of Ludwig von Mises’s concept of rationality in a great number of books and papers dealing with the understanding of the rationality of human beings. The concept of rationality proposed by Ludwig von Mises is neglected by modern researchers and economists of different schools, but especially by mainstream economists. A good example of neglecting Mises’s ideas on rationality is the latest book by Nassim Taleb, Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life. Although Taleb’s proposition of understanding rationality and irrationality is very close to the concept of Mises, he does not refer to Mises’s work at all. No single word on Mises in that book!
The Austrian School of Economics and Ordoliberalism – Socio-Economic Order
Authors: Jurczuk Anna , Moszyński Michał , Pysz Piotr
Published: July 2019

The scientific aim of the paper is to juxtapose the views on economic order developed by the leading representatives of two schools of liberal thinking – German ordoliberal Walter Eucken and the Austrian economist Friedrich August von Hayek. The first scholar opted for deliberately constructed competitive economic order, the second one advocates for allowing the social institutions to emerge and evolve spontaneously. The analysis proves the similarity of both theories in regard to the significance of principles of an economic order and the importance of competition for maintaining individual freedom. On the other hand some differences in the areas of sources of rules, institutional change, and the role of the state, induce their complementarity. Developing an intellectual basis for economic policy requires an eclectic approach combining two analysed perspectives.