bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phytochemical Analysis and Antimicrobial Activities of Atalantia monophylla (L) Correa and Atalantia racemosa Wight and Arn
Authors: Subramaniyan Mahadevan , Subramaniyan Vijayakumar , Praveenkumar Arulmozhi
Published: May 2018

Background:

Infectious diseases are major leading cause of death in all parts of the world,
because of the appearance of new multi drug resistant microbes. Therefore, the discovery of potential
drug for effective treatment will help the slaughter of the microbes. The aim of the present study is to
evaluate the presence of photochemical and antimicrobial activities of various crude extracts of leaves,
fruits and root bark of Atalantia monophylla and Atalantia racemosa against human pathogens by using
well diffusion method.

Methods:

Antimicrobial properties of the various extracts of Atalantia monophylla and Atalantia racemosa
were studied against some human pathogenic microbes such as Gram-positive Bacteria, (Bacillus
subtilis, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus) Gram-negative Bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli) and human opportunistic fungal pathogens (Candida albicans
and Aspergillus niger). All the extracts were comparable with standard drugs (Ciprofloxacin, Gentamicin,
Nystatin. and Amphotericin B). Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal
/fungicidal concentration (MBC/MFC) values were determined through a microdilution method.
The phytochemical analysis of these plant extracts were carried out using standard mthods.

Results:

Methanolic leaf extract of A. monophylla has showed excellent antimicrobial activity against
S. aureus (40mm). As well, the A. racemosa methanolic leaf extract shows notable inhibitory activity
against S. aureus (38mm). At the same time, the least inhibition was observed in aqueous extract of
A. monophylla against E.coli (9mm). The MIC ranged from 0.78 µg/mL to 50 µg/mL and MBC/MFC
1.56 to 50 µg/mL were recorded. Phytochemical analysis of alkaloids, steroids, saponins, flavonoids,
tannins, terpenoids, phenolics and cardiae glycoside were recorded in various extracts of A. monophylla
and A. racemosa respectively. Flavonoids, phenolics and cardiac glycoside were present only in
methonalic leaf extract of A. monophylla.

Conclusion:

The result of this study concluded that methanolic leaf extract has possessed novel compounds
with significant antimicrobial properties. Hence, we recommend this plant for further studies on
the isolation and characterization of that lead antimicrobial potential molecule.
A New Multiple-Dilution-Assays Method for Determining Glucose Yield from Enzymatic Saccharification of Biomass at High-Solids Loadings
Authors: Zhang Han , Liu Hao , Sun Jianliang , Mai Mingqian , Fu Shiyu , Xu Xiangyang
Published: May 2018

Background:

Determination of the accurate mass of glucose generated from high-solids
biomass saccharification is vital but problematic due to the uncertainty of liquid volume and slurry density.

Methods:

Herein, a new multiple-dilution-assays method was established to deduce the accurate glucose
mass from the hydrolyzing biomass slurry.

Results:

This method was applicable for slurries of pretreated corn stover with a solids consistency up
to 30 wt%, showing a high accuracy and good reproducibility. Dryness did not interfere with the accuracy.
Ethanol at a high level, e.g. 10%, caused only a small negative error (<2%). This method can be
used in either single- or fed-batch high-solids biomass saccharification, allowing to quantify the maldistribution
of glucose in the slurry.

Conclusion:

The significant advantage of the present method was that only one single variable, glucose
concentration, was to be determined, rendering it unnecessary to wash the insoluble or to measure the
changing liquid density.
3D Finite Element Simulation for Turning of Hardened 45 Steel
Authors: Liu Meng , Li Guohe , Zhao Xueli , Qi Xiaole , Zhao Shanshan
Published: May 2018

Background:

Finite element simulation has become an important method for the mechanism
research of metal machining in recent years.

Objective:

To study the cutting mechanism of hardened 45 steel (45HRC), and improve the processing
efficiency and quality.

Methods:

A 3D oblique finite element model of traditional turning of hardened 45 steel based on ABAQUS
was established in this paper. The feasibility of the finite element model was verified by experiment, and the
influence of cutting parameters on cutting force was predicted by single factor experiment and orthogonal
experiment based on simulation. Finally, the empirical formula of cutting force was fitted by MATLAB. Besides,
a lot of patents on 3D finite element simulation for metal machining were studied.

Results:

The results show that the 3D oblique finite element model can predict three direction cutting
force, the 3D chip shape, and other variables of metal machining and the prediction errors of three direction
cutting force are 5%, 9.02%, and 8.56%. The results of single factor experiment and orthogonal
experiment are in good agreement with similar research, which shows that the model can meet the needs
for engineering application. Besides, the empirical formula and the prediction results of cutting force are
helpful for the parameters optimization and tool design.

Conclusion:

A 3D oblique finite element model of traditional turning of hardened 45 steel is established,
based on ABAQUS, and the validation is carried out by comparing with experiment.
Design and Development of Power Transmission System for Green and Light Weight Vehicles: A Review
Authors: Hailu Hailemariam N. , Redda Daniel T.
Published: May 2018

A study on green vehicle was introduced and promoted to minimize the problem of air pollution caused by emissions of conventional vehicle. Green mobility are vehicles with low fuel/energy consumption and low/zero exhaust gas emission, these vehicles are like hybrid, battery powered, and fuel cell electric vehicle that can be enhanced to be more efficient than the conventional vehicles through a new design and development of power transmission system. Power transmission system for green and lightweight vehicles consists of different components like gear box, propeller shaft, differential and final drive. In this review more emphasis is given to gear box due to some reasons: firstly, it is one of the heaviest component of the power train system and as a result weight reduction is critically needed to increase the efficiency of the vehicle. Secondly, gearshift takes place therefore, torque interruption needs to minimize. The use of simulation software's i. e. Mat lab, AMEsim, cruise software and other similar programs can simulate high-efficiency power transmission system. The results from the simulation software will be validated by experimental tests on test rigs. One way of minimizing fuel consumption is to reduce the weight of the gearbox by 10% reduction in vehicle weight can improved fuel economy by about 5-7%. As different researchers confirm that to have high vehicle efficiency the type of the transmission they used matters. A vehicle using automated manual transmission (AMT) and dual clutch transmission is more efficient in terms of less energy loss and gearshift comfort.
The Dynamics of One Way Coupling in a System of Nonlinear Mathieu Equations
Authors: Bernstein Alexander , Rand Richard , Meller Robert
Published: May 2018

Background:

This paper extends earlier research on the dynamics of two coupled Mathieu equations by introducing nonlinear terms and focusing on the effect of one-way coupling. The studied system of n equations models the motion of a train of n particle bunches in a circular particle accelerator.

Objective:

The goal is to determine (a) the system parameters which correspond to bounded motion, and (b) the resulting amplitudes of vibration for parameters in (a).

Method:

We start the investigation by examining two coupled equations and then generalize the results to any number of coupled equations. We use a perturbation method to obtain a slow flow and calculate its nontrivial fixed points to determine steady state oscillations.

Results:

The perturbation method reveals the existence of an upper bound on the amplitude of steady state oscillations.

Conclusion:

The model predicts how many bunches may be included in a train before instability occurs.
Development and In Vitro Characterization of Paclitaxel Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles
Authors: Nithya R. , Siram K. , Hariprasad R. , Rahman H.
Published: May 2018

Background:

Paclitaxel (PTX) is a potent anticancer drug which is highly effective
against several cancers. Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) loaded with anticancer
drugs can enhance its toxicity against tumor cells at low concentrations.

Objective:

To develop and characterize SLNs of PTX (PSLN) to enhance its toxicity
against cancerous cells.

Method:

The solubility of PTX was screened in various lipids. Solid lipid nanoparticles
of PTX (PSLN) were developed by hot homogenization method using Cutina HR and Gelucire
44/14 as lipid carriers and Solutol HS 15 as a surfactant. PSLNs were characterized
for size, morphology, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency, physical state of the drug and
in vitro release profile in 7.4 pH phosphate buffer saline (PBS). The ability of PTX to enhance
toxicity towards cancerous cells was tested by performing cytoxicity assay in
MCF7 cell line.

Results:

Solubility studies of PTX in lipids indicated better solubility when Cutina HR
and Gelucire 44/14 were used. PSLNs were found to possess a neutral zeta potential with
a size range of 155.4 ± 10.7 nm to 641.9 ± 4.2 nm. In vitro release studies showed a sustained
release profile for PSLN over a period of 48 hours. SLNs loaded with PTX were
found to be more toxic in killing MCF7 cells at a lower concentration than the free PTX.
Hispanic Secondary Stroke Prevention Initiative Design: Study Protocol and Rationale for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Carrasquillo Olveen , Young BreAnne , Dang Stuti , Fontan Orieta , Ferras Natalie , Romano Jose G , Dong Chuanhui , Kenya Sonjia
Published: May 2018

BACKGROUND

Hispanic-Latino populations face a disproportionate stroke burden and are less likely to have sufficient control over stroke risk factors in comparison with other ethnic populations. A promising approach to improving chronic health outcomes has been the use of community health workers (CHWs).

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a CHW intervention among Latino patients at risk of recurrent stroke.

METHODS

The Hispanic Secondary Stroke Prevention Initiative (HiSSPI) is a randomized clinical trial of 300 Latino participants from South Florida who have experienced a stroke within the last 5 years. Participants randomized into the CHW intervention arm receive health education and assistance with health care navigation and social services through home visits and phone calls. The intervention also includes a mHealth component in which participants also receive daily text messages (short message service). The primary outcome is change in systolic blood pressure at 12 months. Other secondary outcomes include changes in low-density lipoprotein, glycated hemoglobin, and medication adherence.

RESULTS

Study enrollment began in 2015 and will be completed by the end of 2018. The first results are expected to be submitted for publication in 2020.

CONCLUSIONS

HiSSPI is one of the first randomized controlled trials to examine CHW-facilitated stroke prevention and will provide rigorous evidence on the impact of CHWs on secondary stroke risk factors among Latino individuals who have had a stroke.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02251834; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02251834 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/72DgMqftq)

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Perhitungan Kecepatan Sedimentasi Melalui Pendekatan Usle dan Pengukuran Kandungan Tanah dalam Air Sungai yang Masuk ke dalam Waduk Sermo
Authors: Cahyono Bambang Kun , Hakim Lukman , Waljiyanto Waljiyanto , Adhi Agus Darmawan
Published: May 2018

Dam is one of the essential man-made buildings which was developed to various beneficialy purposes such as irrigation, fresh water supply, flooding and drying control, and also tourism. Due to those mentioned functions, condition of the dam has to be maintained continuously especially from sedimentation. Sedimentation is being a serious threat for the continuity of dam services. Protecting dam from sedimentation is not only managing dam area, but also we have to care all watershed area, because the sedimentation is caused by erotion on the area. In order to know the rate of the sedimentation within the dam, measurement and prediction must be done. One of methods to predict and measure the sedimentation is by analyzing geospatial data using USLE Approach, and analyzing suspended sediment in river’s water toward to the dam. By those both analysis, rate of sedimentation happened within the dam can be calculated. This paper try to use geospatial (GIS) based analysis to estimate the sedimentation rate using USLE approach within Ngrancah Watershed. The USLE Formula requires four types of maps, they are soil type, slope, land cover, and rain erosivity maps. Each of maps is classified to the specific standards, then will be analized by overlaying to another map. Another method will be used to estimate these dimentation rate is the suspended sediment measurement. This method was determined using sediment transport formula. The data used are samples of river water ing Ngerancah Watershed that was flow toward to the Sermo Dam, and daily volume of inflow water. Those resulted values, then were compared each other. Based on the calculation, sedimentation rate resulted using USLE Approach is 276.100,917 m3 per year or 8,675 mm thickness per year. While the calculation based on the measurement of suspended sediment in river’s water is 270.206,363 m3 per year or 8,490 mm thickness per year. The difference value between the both methods is 5894,555 m3 per year or 0,185 mm thickness per year. Based on the watershed monitoring guidelines published by The Ministry of Forestry of Indoensia, the Sermo Dam sedimentation rate is categorized in poor class, because the sedimentation rate is exceeding 5 mm per year, as the safe limit of dam sedimentation rate.
Analisis Umur Simpan Bubuk Kakao dalam Kemasan Plastik Standing Pounch Menggunakan Pendekatan Model Arrhenius
Authors: Sabarisman Iman , Anoraga Satria Bhirawa , Revulaningtyas Ika Restu
Published: May 2018

Cocoa powder is usually used to be a raw material in the chocolate products. In the large scale production, cocoa powder must be stored at specific time period before it was used. The quality of cocoa powder can decrease during storage period hence shelf life analysis of cocoa powder is needed. The aim of this study was to determine the shelf life of cocoa powder by Accelerated Shelf Life Testing (ASLT) Method with Arrhenius Model Approach. Cocoa powder was stored at different temperature (30, 40, and 50oC) and different packaging type (plastic with zipper and paper craft with zipper) to simul atedacceleration of damage as a result of temperature increase. Cocoa powder contained high level of fat so it more easily gone rancid. Moisture content and peroxide value were observed periodically that shown the quality parameters of cocoa powder. Initial moisture content and fat content of cocoa powder were analyzed by gravimetric method. Degree of rancidity which was shown with peroxide value was analyzed by iodometric titration method. According to the change of peroxide value, the shelf life of cocoa powder can be estimated.
Pemetaan Wisata Kuliner Khas Kota Surakarta
Authors: Saeroji Amad , Wijaya Deria Adi
Published: May 2018

This article discusses the mapping of specific cuisines as culinary tourism potential in Surakarta. The general objective is to present a culinary-mapping of specific culinary products where the information can be used by stakeholders such as goverment, culinary business, travel industries, including tourists. The implementation of the study has specific objectives: (1) identify the specific culinary potentials in Surakarta, (2) create a culinary tourism map in Surakarta City. This research applies descriptive-qualitative research methods in the effort of apprising the information of unique/specific culinary tourism in Surakarta. Data collection techniques wae conducted through participatory observation, in-depth interviews and literature studies. The data collection through observation and interviews were conducted in government agencies, travel industries and culinary tourism businesses around Surakarta. The literature study included all concepts and theories related to culinary tourism especially culinary references in Surakarta. The results obtained from this study indicate that the potential of culinary tourism in Surakarta is very diverse with each peculiar identity. In connection with a variety of culinary potential is then presented on the Surakarta culinary map which helps stakeholders in developing Surakarta’s culinary tourism.
Identifikasi Kuliner Lokal Indonesia dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris
Authors: Purwaning Tyas Agnes Siwi
Published: May 2018

This study is aimed at identifying the representation of local foods and beverages in English textbooks used in Indonesia. Based on the current curriculum, character building should be promoted as one of the learning goals. This effort is to maintain and strengthen students’ cultural roots and identity in this globalized world. The integration of local culture in the textbooks will help to provide exposures of both cultures and facilitate cultural dissemination of both local and global values. The result of content analysis on 36 English textbooks used in elementary schools to senior high schools in Indonesia shows how the spoken and written texts accommodate the promotion of Indonesian local cultures, particularly the local culinary. The texts mention the names of several local foods and beverages from Indonesia, such as nasi goreng, bakmi, soto, gudeg, rica-rica, klepon, and es palu butung. Based on the questionnaire results, the representation of local culinary in the textbooks can promote local identity, disseminate culture, and promote local tourism. However, the integration is still considered insufficient to disseminate the culture and promote local identity because the books have not accommodated all cultural elements in Indonesia.
Keunggulan Wisata Kuliner Tahu di Korea
Authors: Supriadianto Supriadianto
Published: May 2018

The article entitled “The Advantage of Tofu Culinary Tourism in Korea” is a qualitative descriptive research framework that analysed on the types of tofu in Korea based on its philosophical and tourism value. In Korea, the soy-based tofu is cooked and combined into some foods of high nutritional value, distinctive, unique, and modern. These foods are the main attraction in the world of Korean tourism that should be enjoyed. The data in this article were collected and analysed through literature study from various sources of information. The results of this study indicate that in principle tofu in Korea and Indonesia do not have significant differences, but in Korea, they can serve the tofu in the form of distinctive foods that characterizes their local wisdom.
Tren Bisnis Tour Ke Tiongkok
Authors: Novitasari Citra Ayu , Nugraha Panca
Published: May 2018

In recent years, several cities in Indonesia have been rife with the business tour to China. The purpose of this business tour is to survey and analyze wholesale market and factories in China. The cheap goods from China is the main reason for the beginners and mid-sized businesman, online and offline begin to try to follow this tour. The number of enthusiasts makes more and more individual or tour agent who offer services for tour business assistance to China. This is a new opportunity for tour and travel business in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to know the trend of tourism business or business tour in Indonesia today.
Metodologías para la síntesis de nanopartículas controlando forma y tamaño
Authors: Zanella Rodolfo
Published: May 2018

La manipulación de las condiciones de síntesis permite el control racional del tamaño y la forma de las partículas y provee los medios para adaptar las propiedades de los materiales a una aplicación específica. En este trabajo se describen los principales métodos de síntesis de nanomateriales. En la aproximación de “arriba hacia abajo”, que involucra principalmente métodos físicos que describen la evaporación térmica, la preparación de clusters gaseosos, la implantación de iones, el depósito químico en fase vapor y la molienda o activación mecanoquímica. Por otro lado, la aproximación «de abajo hacia arriba» involucra principalmente métodos químicos. Los métodos de esta aproximación que se describen en este trabajo son el método coloidal, la reducción fotoquímica y radiolítica, la irradiación con microondas, la utilización de dendrímeros, la síntesis solvotermal y el método sol-gel. Además, se describen algunos métodos para depositar nanopartículas sobre soportes (principalmente sobre óxidos), como son: la impregnación, la adsorción iónica, el depósito-precipitación, el depósito de coloides y el depósito fotoquímico.
De Trotski a Gorbachov. Previsiones y perspectiva
Authors: Rodríguez Araujo Octavio
Published: May 2018

Con los cambios económicos y políticos que está llevando a cabo la Unión Soviética, y las transformaciones de los países de Europa del Este, las palabras de Trotski resultaron proféticas. En este trabajo se retoman los argumentos de Trotski en contra del estalinismo y las similitudes de sus propuestas con la actual política gorbachoviana, la Perestroika.
El bolchevismo y el jacobinismo
Authors: Mathiez Albert
Published: May 2018

Documento publicado por primera vez en enero de 1920, en la revista Scientia, y como folleto, ese mismo año en la librería del Partido Socialista y en L’Humanité. Comparación entre el jacobinismo (gobierno de los montañeses franceses del mes de junio de 1793 al mes de julio de 1794) y el bolchevismo, dos dictaduras que se proponen en última instancia un objetivo similar: la transformación de la sociedad, no solamente de la sociedad rusa o francesa, sino de la sociedad universal. Este análisis aborda dos grandes crisis: la de 1793 en Francia y la de 1917 en la Unión Soviética.
Coleção de propostas utilizando produtos naturais para a introdução ao tema ácido-base (parte II) extração e armazenamento
Authors: Badotti da Silva Dirlei , De Mello Gonçalves Marcello , Dangui Kreve Yohanne , Paulo Nicolini Keller , Nicolini Jaqueline
Published: May 2018

Na Parte I da coleção de experimentos utilizando indicadores alternativos de pH, foram testados repolho roxo, beterraba, cebola roxa e berinjela. Na Parte II dessa coleção foi investigado o comportamento colorimétrico dos extratos de açafrão-da-terra (Curcuma sp.), coleus-de-Java (Solenostemon sp.), feijão-preto (Phaseolus sp.) e trapoeraba-roxa (Tradescantia sp.). Os extratos foram obtidos a partir da extração em meio aquoso, sendo monitorado o tempo de armazenamento de cada extrato e a coloração observada na presença de produtos do cotidiano dos estudantes, investigando assim o pH dos mesmos.
MENINGKATKAN KONEKSI MATEMATIS SISWA SMP MELALUI PENDEKATAN OPEN-ENDED DENGAN SETTING KOOPERATIF TIPE NHT
Authors: Muchlis Abu , Komara Elis Siti , Kartiwi Wiwi , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Hendriana Heris , Hidayat Wahyu
Published: May 2018

The problem raised in this research is that students' ability in making mathematical connections is still relatively low. This is because some of the theories in the learning of teachers still enjoy this way of learning, meaning that the students are only recipient of information without inspiration to active. Therefore, the authors are interested to conduct research by applying an NHT cooperative model setting to improve mathematical connection ability of junior high school students. This study aims to determine whether the knowledge of mathematical connections of junior high school students using learning methodology is better than junior high school students using ordinary learning. This research was conducted in SMP Krida Utama Padalarang Class VII, with research method the research used is quasi-experimental method. The sample of this research is taken two classes namely class VII A as experiment class and class VII B as control class. The research instrument is a set of mathematical connection test questions consisting of 5 test questions, and then tested by using a statistical test of differential. Based on the results of research and data processing, the authors conclude that the ability of mathematical connections of junior high school students whose learning using open-ended approach with learning model setting NHT type cooperative learning is better than the mathematical connection ability of junior high school students whose learning using ordinary learning.
GERHARD RICHTER ve FOTO-RESİMLER
Authors: ŞAHİN Derya
Published: May 2018

Fotoğrafın
icadıyla birlikte, fotoğraf-resim yakınlaşması artmış; fotoğraf az ya da çok,
sanatçıların eserlerine farklı amaçlarla ve de farklı şekillerle dahil olmayı
başarmıştır. Tekniğin sağladığı kolaylıkların da
etkisiyle sanatçıların kendilerini daha özgür hissetmesi gibi nedenlerle
eserlerinde fotoğraf kullanan sanatçı sayısında artış görülmektedir. Fotoğrafın
çalışmalarında önemli yer tuttuğu sanatçılardan biri olan Gerhard Richter, hem
figüratif hem de soyut resmin dilini aynı anda kullanan bir sanatçıdır. İki
farklı biçemi birlikte kullanan sanatçının ilk resimlerin kaynağı olan
fotoğrafların çoğu, siyah beyaz gösterişsiz ve rastgele bulunmuş izlenimini
uyandıran karelerdir.1964 yılında yapmaya başladığı bu resimler, amatör aile
fotoğrafları veya sıradan nesneler olabilmekteydi. Zaman zaman dijital baskı teknolojileri ile üretilen eserlerin
üzerine klasik anlayışta müdahale  eden
Richter,
resimlerinde başarmak istediği şeyi; yaşayan ve canlı kalabilen bir biçemde, en
farklı ve en karşıt elemanları, mümkün olan en geniş özgürlük alanında bir
araya getirmek olarak ifade etmektedir. Fotoğrafı taklit etmediğini, fotoğraf ürettiğini belirten sanatçı,
bir yanılsama tekniğini kullanmadığını  ve resimlerinin yarattığı etkinin de yanılsama
olmadığını savunmaktadır.
Tüm bu yaklaşımlar Richter’in resimlerini görsel birer alıntı olmanın çok
ötesine taşımaktadır.Bu
araştırmada amaç; fotoğrafın resim sanatındaki
kullanımına dair örneklerini,  Gerhard
Richter’in eserleri üzerinden araştırılmasıdır.

Genel tarama modelinin esas alındığı araştırmada, nitel araştırma
yöntem ve teknikleri kullanılmıştır. Nitel verileri elde edebilmek için araştırma
sürecinde ise doküman incelemesi yöntemi
kullanılmıştır.
O SENTIDO E O PROBLEMA DO “SEPARATISMO MODERADO”: POR UMA CONTRIBUIÇÃO SOCIOLÓGICA À ANÁLISE DA RELIGIÃO NO ESPAÇO PÚBLICO
Authors: Diotallevi Luca
Published: May 2018

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A LAÏCITÉ EM QUESTÃO. UM COMENTÁRIO A UM TEXTO DE LUCA DIOTALLEVI.
Authors: Pedro Oro Ari , Petrognani Claude
Published: May 2018

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GIUMBELLI, EMERSON. SÍMBOLOS RELIGIOSOS EM CONTROVÉRSIAS. SÃO PAULO: TERCEIRO NOME, 2014.
Authors: Ranquetat Júnior Cesar Alberto
Published: May 2018

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TER O SEU CORPO MORTO AQUI OU LÁ: TRANSNACIONALISMOS FUNERÁRIOS ENTRE IMIGRANTES DA GUINÉ-BISSAU
Authors: Saraiva Clara
Published: May 2018

A morte implica a circulação de universos simbólicos, em que a noção de processo e a conceptualização do corpo são extremamente importantes, sobretudo na manutenção da relação com o espaço de origem. Neste texto, queremos mostrar que a morte é uma boa metáfora para pensar esta produção de lugares e espaços de pertença em contextos transnacionais. Estes laços e mobilidades são frequentemente acompanhados pela construção social e simbólica de espaços de pertença. Sublinhando a forma como as dimensões transnacionais dos fenómenos migratórios têm assumido uma crescente importância teórica e etnográfica, os argumentos aqui expostos serão analisados à luz do estudo de caso dos imigrantes da Guiné-Bissau em Portugal.
OS CORPOS NO VALE DO AMANHECER: ENTRE O KARDECISMO E A UMBANDA
Authors: Oliveira Amurabi
Published: May 2018

Na Sociologia e Antropologia da Religião, tem emergido cada vez

mais pesquisas que se desenvolvem na interface com os estudos sobre o corpo, considerando que as experiências sociais são essencialmente corporais e que, portanto, investigar o universo religioso implica compreender as dinâmicas corporais entre aqueles que vivenciam o sagrado. Visando a contribuir para este campo de estudo busco neste artigo analisar a questão do corpo em um movimento religioso denominado Vale do Amanhecer, focando nos médiuns que não realizam a incorporação, assumindo a hipótese de que há diversas formas de se vivenciar essa religião, o que se operacionaliza a partir de dois polos, um mais ligado ao kardecismo e outro à umbanda, e cada um deles implica uma lógica corporal distinta, compreendo que os médiuns que não incorporam estão mais próximos ao primeiro polo, o que é fundamental para melhor compreendermos suas disposições corporais.
SOBRE OS CUIDADOS DO CORPO E DO ESPÍRITO EM LIVROS DE ENSINO RELIGIOSO: DA ESTÉTICA CORPORAL AOS SIMBOLISMOS RITUAIS
Authors: Silva dos Santos Milton , Capellini Rigoni Ana Carolina
Published: May 2018

Integrados ao universo da cultura escolar, os livros didáticos, ou manuais escolares, revelam-se não apenas como objetos facilitadores do processo de ensino-aprendizagem, mas também como mídias de massa e suportes pedagógicos atravessados por representações sociais. Daí o interesse deste artigo, que tem como tema central a forma como tem sido construída a intersecção entre corpo e religião

em apostilas e coleções de livros didáticos dirigidos aos alunos e professores de ensino religioso (ER). Se as religiões baseiam-se num conjunto de concepções morais, regras de comportamento, ideologias etc., e o corpo é produtor de sentido por meio do qual se reconhecem pertencimentos culturais, práticas sociais e experiências religiosas, haverá uma moralidade orientando as representações sobre o corpo nos materiais didáticos para o ER? Este é um dos pontos que norteiam a análise aqui centrada, sobretudo, nas coleções de ER das editoras Ática, Scipione, Moderna e Vozes.
‘Lessons Learnt’: the student view in the #VLEIreland project
Authors: Ryan Deirdre , Risquez Angelica
Published: May 2018

This paper offers an overview of general results and of longitudinal aspects of the data collected to date from student populations which generated from the #VLEIreland project. We argue how results shed light on common misconceptions around VLE usage, and what VLEs can offer from a pedagogical perspective. Building on previously published research results; this paper incorporates a total of 22 data collections, representing almost 24,000 responses, and deals with the general findings and some trends emerging from the data. Overall results year on year have shown that VLEs are used frequently and increasingly by the respondents, but much remains to be done in order to incentivize their use to generate student engagement, and move beyond the use of VLEs as content repositories. While being mindful of the methodological limitations of survey methods relying on self-selection, the breadth and scale of the data gathered across thirteen institutions over a decade offers a degree of reliability, and we attempt to mount a strong challenge to some common myths around the use of VLEs in our discussion.
The Buzz around Learning Analytics – Enablers and Challenges Identified through the #VLEIreland Project
Authors: Logan-Phelan Teresa
Published: May 2018

Increased availability of big datasets around learner activity with learning analytics (LA), offers universities great scope in data driven decisions around individual student learning, yet learning analytics in still in its infancy in Ireland. LA are used mostly to identify student retention and graduation rates, and less used to personalise learning to support students. This article presents an overview of the challenges to the use of learning analytics within institutions of higher education in Ireland. Using findings from the #VLEIreland Project on VLE usage the author examines the enablers and the challenges to the creation of large datasets on learning. With reference to current national initiatives, the article outlines how these initiatives can support the collection of datasets on learning, placing Irish institutions in a position to scale up implementation of learning analytics.
Are high school students motivated to attend counseling ?
Authors: Hariko Rezki
Published: May 2018

Counseling is the core of the implementation of guidance and counseling services at the school as a whole. The success of counseling is a guarantee for the success of different types of guidance and counseling services. Unfortunately, not many students who voluntarily went to a counselor for help through the implementation of counseling. This research aims to describe the motivation of students to attend counseling. The research used survey method with 316 students of High School students. The results show that most students have not been motivated to follow counseling. Based on these findings, further research is needed on the factors that influence student motivation, as well as the efforts should be done by counselors and other stakeholders to increase students' motivation to attend counseling.
Optimization of achievement motivation to improve long jump performance
Authors: Sin Tjung Hauw , Ruslin Budi Indra
Published: May 2018

This study aims to reveal the achievement motivation of the athlete's long jump ability. This is so motivated by the observations of the athlete's performance is still not under the reality. Achievement of an athlete long jump is still lower than the previous year and declines. One reason is the low motivation of athlete achievement. This phenomenon is an attraction for writers to examine related to the optimization of achievement motivation to improve the performance of long jump athletes. This research is the quasi-experiment. Sampling is done by purposive random sampling. The sample size was 32 people out of 58 athletes. Achievement motivation data got through the use of instruments in the form of a questionnaire. Validity analysis is to test using product-moment correlation SPSS version 20.00 and data analysis with T-Test. The results showed that there was a significant difference in ability of long jump athletes with high achievement motivation compared to low achievement motivation.
Kuviteltu vuosien 1916-1919 katkos ja kesä 1918 - suomalaisen elokuva-alan varsinainen kohtalonhetki
Authors: Hupaniittu Outi
Published: May 2018

Artikkeli tarkastelee suomalaista elokuva-alaa vuonna 1918. Kansallisiin historiatulkintoihin kytkeytyneet suomalaiset elokuvahistoriat ovat itsenäisyyden alkuvuosikymmeninä esittäneet, että varhaisen suomalaisen elokuvan ja itsenäisen Suomen elokuvan välillä on katkos, ja varsinainen suomalainen elokuva olisi syntynyt 1920-luvulla. Artikkelin argumentti on, että käsitys katkoksesta 1910-luvulla on virheellinen. Ideologisten syiden ohella taustalla ovat muutokset elokuvateollisuudessa. Artikkelissa käsitellään ensimmäisen maailmansodan vaikutusta suomalaiseen elokuvateollisuuteen ja osoitetaan, että venäläistämistoimenpiteiden vaikutus ei ollut ratkaiseva, kun taas Saksan ajallisesti lyhyt vaikutus oli keskeinen.
"Älkää milloinkaan kostako!": 1918 - Mies ja hänen omatuntonsa
Authors: Salmi Hannu
Published: May 2018

Toivo Särkän ohjaama 1918 – Mies ja hänen omatuntonsa (1957) oli toisen maailmansodan jälkeisen suomalaisen elokuvan painokkain kuvaus kansalaissodan tapahtumista. Jarl Hemmerin romaanin filmatisointi oli Särkän pitkäaikainen tavoite, ja se sai ensi-iltansa kansainvälisellä foorumilla, Berliinin elokuvajuhlilla kesäkuussa 1957.

Artikkeli analysoi elokuvan tulkintaa vuoden 1918 tapahtumista ja myös tekijöiden suhdetta traumaattiseen historiaan: millaisia inhohimoja ja näkemyksiä vuoden 1918 elokuvalliseen käsittelyyn liittyi ja miten Särkän ohjaus tulkitsi neljän vuosikymmenen takaisia tapahtumia. Lähdeaineistona artikkeli käyttää elokuvaa ja sen pohjana ollutta romaania, mutta tukeutuu myös elokuvantekijöiden henkilöhistoriaan, siihen menneisyyteen, jota aikalaiset kantoivat mukanaan vuoden 1918 jälkeen. Vuonna 1890 syntynyt Särkkä oli itse elänyt tuon aikakauden ja palasi siihen elokuvantekijänä. Käsikirjoituksen toteutti kreditoimattomasti Ilmari Unho, jolla oli taustaa äärioikeistolaisen puolueen Isänmaallisen kansanliikkeen, IKL:n, aktiivina.

Artikkelin lähtökohta on enemmän historiantutkimuksellinen kuin teoreettinen, mutta tarkastelutapa on saanut innoitusta saksalaisen egyptologin Jan Assmannin muistiteoriasta, joka tekee eron kommunikatiiviseen ja kulttuuriseen muistiin. Artikkeli jatkaa Assmannin ajatuksia kutsumalla sukupolvellista menneisyyden kokemusta muistihorisontiksi. On tärkeä kiinnittää huomiota siihen, millaisesta historiallisesta horisontista vuoden 1918 tulkitsijat nousivat. Elokuva 1918 – Mies ja hänen omatuntonsa oli muistihorisonttien leikkauspiste, valkoisen ja punaisen Suomen neuvottelun paikka, jossa henkilökohtaiset kokemukset kietoutuivat yhteen muovautuvan kulttuurisen muistin kanssa.
Layanan Bimbingan Belajar sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Proses Belajar Mengajar
Authors: Abidin Zaenal
Published: May 2018

According to the real result of the various studying difficulties,which being felt by the client (student), whatever their reasons or motives are very much demand to the guider to take part in looking for the various alternatives in order to help the studentresolving those cases through the learning guidance services actively. This activity is in order to create the student’s mental stability and their readiness to promote their aptitude and full participation, especially in learning process (in theclass). If this condition can be realized be expected to obtain the quality of learning-teaching process in the class.
Strategi Pendidikan Islam Menghadapi Kemajuan Iptek
Authors: Yahya M Slamet
Published: May 2018

Nowadays, Islamic education experience functional degradation because unable to show itsreal spirit. Islamic education just only can adapt to the education orienting at materialistic (pragmatic and practical) aspect, so that unable to determine its step independently. In order to follow science and technology development, there’s three aspects, namely knowledge oriented, skill oriented, and values oriented. Thereby the target of short-range (world bliss) and long-range target (akherat bliss) of Islamic education can be reached. Here also conducted comparative analysis to thought of education figures (especially Islamic education) so that we can found concept or theory of Islamic education which not only orienting at cognitive aspect, but also orienting at student moral aspect, and also can keep abreast of the science and technology, and keep stand on Islamic values.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TUNEL DRYER FOR FOOD CROPS DRYING
Authors: J.O. Olajide A.S. Ajala, P.O. Ngoddy,
Published: May 2018

Conventional sun drying of tropical crops often result in low quality product due to unpredictable nature of weather. Utilizing mechanical dryer such as tunnel dryer can improve the quality of the products as well as increasing the acceptability of such crop in global market. In this study, a tunnel dryer in two modes of operation (co-current and counter-current) with a capacity of 35kg of chips per batch was designed, fabricated and tested. The dryer had a chamber volume of 0.408m3; the number of trucks in the tunnel was 6, each truck contained 6 trays. The operating temperature of the pilot dryer ranged from 50 to 150 oC and air velocity ranged from 2 to 8 m/s, respectively.  Cassava chips was used to test the dryer and the results showed that the dryer reduced the moisture content from 75  to 14% in 8 hours with drying constant of 2.42/h.
Toxicological evaluation of aqueous leaf extract of Spondias mombin using albino rat
Authors: FRIDAY UHEGBU NWAOGWUGWU JOEL, , ATASI OKECHUKWU OKEREKE STANLEY, EGEGE AMAKA,
Published: May 2018

Toxicological evaluation of aqueous leaf extract of Spondias mombin using albino rat was carried out. Twenty-five albino rats were grouped into five groups of five rats each. Group 1 served as the control, while groups 2-5 served as the test groups. The test groups were placed on different doses of the studied leaf extract after the lethal dose was determined. The studied extractconsists mainly of flavonoids, saponins, alkaloid, tannins and cyanogenic glycosides, which have considerable therapeutic values, and reduced body weight considerably in test rats against the control. Levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP)in test rats reduced significantly (p<0.05) when compared to the control. However, the observed histopathological changes associated with the kidney and liver of test rats against those of the control may suggest that the toxicity of the extract could be dose dependent. This study has shown the toxicological evaluation of aqueous leaf extract of S. mombin using albino rat.
Length-weight and length-length relationships of the European bitterling, Rhodeus amarus (Bloch, 1782) inhabiting inland waters of Samsun Province
Authors: SAYGIN Semra , ÖZPİÇAK Melek , AYDIN Aykut , HANÇER Enes , YILMAZ Savaş , POLAT Nazmi
Published: May 2018

In this study,
length-weight relationships (LWRs) and length-length relationships (LLRs) for
Rhodeus amarus sampled from the Terme and Terice Streams were calculated in
April-November 2016.  A total of 117 fish
specimens (from Terme = 57, from Terice= 60) were examined.  Total, fork and standard length were measured
(±0.1 cm) and weighted (±0.01 g) for all captured fish. 
Total length varies between 4.5 and 8.9 cm, weight varies between 0.730-9.940
g for all populations.  Length-weight
equations were calculated as W=0.005TL3.479 and W=0.004TL3.586
for Terme and Terice, respectively. 
According to analyses bitterling has positive allometric growths for two
localities.  Length-length relationships
equations show that total, fork and standard length values are very strong
between each other (P<0.001, coefficient of determination >0.95).
Algoritma Decision Table Menggunakan Inner Join Bersyarat Untuk Klasifikasi Hasil Penilaian Angka Kredit Perekayasa
Authors: Elmatsani Huda M
Published: May 2018

Salah satu syarat yang diperlukan dalam kenaikan pangkat dan jabatan perekayasa adalah surat penetapan angka kredit. Untuk memperolehnya, perekayasa menyerahkan Daftar Usulan Penetapan Angka Kredit (DUPAK) kepada sekretariat Tim Penilai untuk dilakukan proses penilaian. Proses penilaian secara manual seringkali bermasalah, seperti kesalahan dalam mencatat data, memberikan penilaian dan menetapkan rekomendasi kenaikan pangkat. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, aplikasi Sistem Administrasi Penilaian dan Penetapan Angka Kredit Perekayasa (SAPPP) dirancang dan dikembangkan. Metode pengembangan ditekankan pada pada implementasi algoritma Decision Table (DT) menggunakan inner join bersyarat, metode ini mentransformasikan aturan komposisi angka kredit menjadi decision rule untuk memperoleh klasifikasi hasil penilaian yang digunakan dalam pengambilan keputusan. Hasil pengembangan memperlihatkan bahwa aplikasi SAPPP dengan dukungan sistem klasifikasi dan visualisasinya dapat membantu proses penilaian dan penetapan angka kredit perekayasa secara lebih efektif dan efisien. AbstractOne of the requirements required in the promotion and position of engineer is a letter of determination of credit score. To obtain it, the engineer submits a list of proposed credit scores to the Appraiser Secretariat for the assessment process. Manually appraisal processes are often problematic, such as errors in recording data, assessing and assigning promotional recommendations. To overcome these problems, the application of the Administration System for Assessment and Designation of Engineer Credit Rate (SAPPP) is designed and developed. The development method is emphasized on the implementation of the Decision Table (DT) algorithm using conditional inner join, this method transforms the composition of the credit code into the decision rule to obtain the classification of the assessment results used in decision making. The development results show that SAPPP applications with the support of classification and visualization system can help the process of appraisal and determination of credit numbers of engineers more effectively and efficiently.
Peningkatan Kualitas Citra Stego pada Adaptive Pixel Block Grouping Reduction Error Expansion dengan Variasi Model Scanning pada Pembentukan Kelompok Piksel
Authors: Prabowo Hendro Eko , Ahmad Tohari
Published: May 2018

Kebutuhan komunikasi yang terus bertambah dan ditandai dengan meningkatnya jumlah IP traffic dari 744 EB menjadi 1.164 EB menjadikan keamanan sebagai salah satu kebutuhan utama dalam menjaga kerahasiaan data. Adaptive Pixel Block Grouping Reduction Error Expansion (APBG-REE) sebagai salah satu metode data hiding dapat diterapkan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut. Metode ini akan membagi citra carrier menjadi blok-blok dan membentuknya menjadi kelompok-kelompok piksel. Hasil dari proses ini akan dimanfaatkan untuk menyembunyikan data rahasia. Namun, metode ini memiliki kekurangan, yaitu belum diketahuinya metode scanning terbaik dalam pembentukan kelompok piksel untuk menciptakan citra stego dengan kualitas tinggi. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, kami mengusulkan 4 mode (cara) scanning berdasarkan arah scanning tersebut. Mode scanning tersebut memberikan hasil yang berbeda-beda untuk masing-masing citra stego yang diujikan. Namun berdasarkan hasil uji coba, setiap mode scanning mampu menjaga kualitas citra stego diatas 57,5 dB. Hasil ini akan meningkat seiring dengan berkurangnya jumlah shifted pixel yang terbentuk. AbstractThe need of communication has increased continously which is represented by the rise of number of IP traffic, from 744 EB to 1.164 EB. This has made data security one of the main requirements in terms of securing secret data. Adaptive Pixel Block Grouping Reduction Error Expansion (APBG-REE) as one of data hiding methods can be implemented to meet that requirement. It divides the carrier image into blocks which are then used as pixel groups. The result of this process is to be a space for secret data. However, this method has a problem in the scanning when creating pixel groups to generate a high quality stego image. To handle this problem, we propose four scanning models base on its direction. This means that the scanning can be done row-by-row or column-by-column. Base on the experiment, we find that those modes deliver various results and each of them is able to maintain the stego quality of more than 57,5 dB. This result increases along with the decreasing the number of shifted pixels.
POSTÜR DEĞİŞİKLİKLERİNİN GÖZİÇİ BASINCINA ETKİSİ
Authors: Coşkun Mehmet
Published: May 2018

Amaç: Vücut postüründeki değişikliklerin göziçi basıncına etkisinin incelenmesiGereç-Yöntem: İntravitreal enjeksiyon planlanan 67 erkek,83 kadın 150 hastanın 150 gözü değerlendirmeye alındı.Hastaların ayaktayken(AGİB),otururken(OGİB) ve sırtüstü yatar pozisyondayken(SGİB) kontakt el tonometresi ile göziçi basınçları ölçüldü.Glokomu olan,göziçi cerrahisi geçiren,oküler ilaç kullanım hikayesi olan ve ilgili vücut postürünü sağlayamayan hastalar çalışma dışı bırakıldı.Sonuçlar: Hastaların yaş ortalaması 66.03±8.36 yıldı.Göziçi basınçları ayaktayken 17.48±3.38 mmHg,otururken 17.24± 3.47 mmHg,sırtüstü yatar pozisyondayken 19.86±4.55 mmHg bulundu.AGİB ile OGİB arasında istatistiksel farklılık yoktu.(p=0.103) SGİB değerleri hem AGİB değerinden hem de OGİB değerinden anlamlı derecede yüksekti.(p değerleri 0.001) Tartışma: Sırtüstü yatar pozisyondayken göziçi basınçları hem ayaktayken ve hem de oturur pozisyona göre anlamlı derecede yüksek bulunmuştur.