bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Italian Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AME) and Italian AACE Chapter Position Statement for Clinical Practice: Acromegaly - Part 1: Diagnostic and Clinical Issues
Authors: Cozzi Renato , Ambrosio Maria R. , Attanasio Roberto , Bozzao Alessandro , De Marinis Laura , De Menis Ernesto , Guastamacchia Edoardo , Lania Andrea , Lasio Giovanni , Logoluso Francesco , Maffei Pietro , Poggi Maurizio , Toscano Vincenzo , Zini Michele , Chanson Philippe , Katznelson Laurence
Published: January 2020

Acromegaly is a rare disease. Improvements in lifespan in these patients have recently been
reported due to transsphenoidal surgery (TSS), advances in medical therapy, and strict criteria for defining
disease remission. This document reports the opinions of a group of Italian experts who have
gathered together their prolonged clinical experience in the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of
acromegaly patients. Both GH and IGF-I (only IGF-I in those treated with Pegvisomant) are needed in
the diagnosis and follow-up. Comorbidities (cardio-cerebrovascular disease, sleep apnea, metabolic
derangement, neoplasms, and bone/joint disease) should be specifically addressed. Any newly diagnosed
patient should be referred to a multidisciplinary team experienced in the treatment of pituitary
adenomas.
Understanding Social Media Use and Engagement Among Dermatology Patients to Inform Dermatological Prevention and Care in Vietnam: Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Nguyen Sau Huu , Vu Giang Thu , Nguyen Long Hoang , Nguyen Cuong Tat , Le Thu Hoai Thi , Tran Tung Hoang , Tran Bach Xuan , Latkin Carl A , Tam Wilson W S , Ho Cyrus S H , Ho Roger C M
Published: January 2020

Background

Social media has emerged as a common source of dermatological information. Monitoring the patterns of social media use and engagement is important to counteract the limitations of social media. However, evidence in Vietnamese dermatology patients is lacking.

Objective

This study aimed to explore social media use and engagement by dermatology patients and to identify factors associated with social media use and engagement.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 519 participants at the Vietnam National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology during September to November 2018. Data about sociodemographic characteristics, social media use, and social media engagement were collected. Multivariate logistic and tobit regression models were used to identify factors associated with social media use and engagement.

Results

Interest in information about “cosmetic, beauty, and skincare techniques” was the greatest (184/519, 46.2%). The mean engagement score was 8.4 points (SD 2.4 points). Female patients were more likely to use social media (odds ratio [OR] 2.23, 95% CI 1.23-4.06) and be interested dermatological information on social media (OR 3.09, 95% CI 1.35-7.09). Women also had higher social media engagement scores (coefficient=0.68, 95% CI 0.17-1.18). Higher social media engagement scores were related with Instagram use (coefficient=0.58, 95% CI 0.00-1.15) and higher credibility scores for “family members” (coefficient=0.15, 95% CI 0.03-0.26) and “dermatology companies” (coefficient=0.22, 95% CI 0.04-0.39).

Conclusions

This study discovered high social media usage among dermatology patients. However, only moderate utilization and credibility levels were reported regarding the use of social media as a source of dermatological information. More efforts should focus on involving dermatologists in the development of individualized information on social media targeting specific groups of dermatology patients.
Wrist-Worn Wearables for Monitoring Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure While Sitting or Performing Light-to-Vigorous Physical Activity: Validation Study
Authors: Düking Peter , Giessing Laura , Frenkel Marie Ottilie , Koehler Karsten , Holmberg Hans-Christer , Sperlich Billy
Published: January 2020

Background

Physical activity reduces the incidences of noncommunicable diseases, obesity, and mortality, but an inactive lifestyle is becoming increasingly common. Innovative approaches to monitor and promote physical activity are warranted. While individual monitoring of physical activity aids in the design of effective interventions to enhance physical activity, a basic prerequisite is that the monitoring devices exhibit high validity.

Objective

Our goal was to assess the validity of monitoring heart rate (HR) and energy expenditure (EE) while sitting or performing light-to-vigorous physical activity with 4 popular wrist-worn wearables (Apple Watch Series 4, Polar Vantage V, Garmin Fenix 5, and Fitbit Versa).

Methods

While wearing the 4 different wearables, 25 individuals performed 5 minutes each of sitting, walking, and running at different velocities (ie, 1.1 m/s, 1.9 m/s, 2.7 m/s, 3.6 m/s, and 4.1 m/s), as well as intermittent sprints. HR and EE were compared to common criterion measures: Polar-H7 chest belt for HR and indirect calorimetry for EE.

Results

While monitoring HR at different exercise intensities, the standardized typical errors of the estimates were 0.09-0.62, 0.13-0.88, 0.62-1.24, and 0.47-1.94 for the Apple Watch Series 4, Polar Vantage V, Garmin Fenix 5, and Fitbit Versa, respectively. Depending on exercise intensity, the corresponding coefficients of variation were 0.9%-4.3%, 2.2%-6.7%, 2.9%-9.2%, and 4.1%-19.1%, respectively, for the 4 wearables. While monitoring EE at different exercise intensities, the standardized typical errors of the estimates were 0.34-1.84, 0.32-1.33, 0.46-4.86, and 0.41-1.65 for the Apple Watch Series 4, Polar Vantage V, Garmin Fenix 5, and Fitbit Versa, respectively. Depending on exercise intensity, the corresponding coefficients of variation were 13.5%-27.1%, 16.3%-28.0%, 15.9%-34.5%, and 8.0%-32.3%, respectively.

Conclusions

The Apple Watch Series 4 provides the highest validity (ie, smallest error rates) when measuring HR while sitting or performing light-to-vigorous physical activity, followed by the Polar Vantage V, Garmin Fenix 5, and Fitbit Versa, in that order. The Apple Watch Series 4 and Polar Vantage V are suitable for valid HR measurements at the intensities tested, but HR data provided by the Garmin Fenix 5 and Fitbit Versa should be interpreted with caution due to higher error rates at certain intensities. None of the 4 wrist-worn wearables should be employed to monitor EE at the intensities and durations tested.
Development of an Innovative Real-World Evidence Registry for the Herpes Simplex Virus: Case Study
Authors: van Velthoven Michelle Helena , Lam Ching , de Cock Caroline , Stenfors Terese , Chaudhury Hassan , Meinert Edward
Published: January 2020

Background

Infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) is common but not well understood. Furthermore, there remains a social stigma surrounding HSV that can have psychosocial implications for those infected. Despite many patients infected with HSV experiencing mild-to-severe physical symptoms, only one subeffective treatment is available. A registry collecting real-world data reported by individuals potentially infected with HSV could help patients to better understand and manage their condition.

Objective

This study aimed to report on the development of a registry to collect real-world data reported by people who might be infected with HSV.

Methods

A case study design was selected as it provides a systematic and in-depth approach to investigating the planning phase of the registry. The case study followed seven stages: plan, design, prepare, collect, analyze, create, and share. We carried out semistructured interviews with experts, which were thematically analyzed and used to build use cases for the proposed registry. These use cases will be used to generate detailed models of how a real-world evidence registry might be perceived and used by different users.

Results

The following key themes were identified in the interviews: (1) stigma and anonymity, (2) selection bias, (3) understanding treatment and outcome gaps, (4) lifestyle factors, (5) individualized versus population-level data, and (6) severe complications of HSV. We developed use cases for different types of users of the registry, including individuals with HSV, members of the public, researchers, and clinicians.

Conclusions

This case study revealed key considerations and insights for the development of an appropriate registry to collect real-world data reported by people who might be infected with HSV. Further development and testing of the registry with different users is required. The registry must also be evaluated for the feasibility and effectiveness of collecting data to support symptom management. This registry has the potential to contribute to the development of vaccines and treatments and provide insights into the impact of HSV on other conditions.
Mobile Apps for Health Behavior Change in Physical Activity, Diet, Drug and Alcohol Use, and Mental Health: Systematic Review
Authors: Milne-Ives Madison , Lam Ching , De Cock Caroline , Van Velthoven Michelle Helena , Meinert Edward
Published: January 2020

Background

With a growing focus on patient interaction with health management, mobile apps are increasingly used to deliver behavioral health interventions. The large variation in these mobile health apps—their target patient group, health behavior, and behavioral change strategies—has resulted in a large but incohesive body of literature.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of mobile apps in improving health behaviors and outcomes and to examine the inclusion and effectiveness of behavior change techniques (BCTs) in mobile health apps.

Methods

PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science were systematically searched for articles published between 2014 and 2019 that evaluated mobile apps for health behavior change. Two authors independently screened and selected studies according to the eligibility criteria. Data were extracted and the risk of bias was assessed by one reviewer and validated by a second reviewer.

Results

A total of 52 randomized controlled trials met the inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis—37 studies focused on physical activity, diet, or a combination of both, 11 on drug and alcohol use, and 4 on mental health. Participant perceptions were generally positive—only one app was rated as less helpful and satisfactory than the control—and the studies that measured engagement and usability found relatively high study completion rates (mean 83%; n=18, N=39) and ease-of-use ratings (3 significantly better than control, 9/15 rated >70%). However, there was little evidence of changed behavior or health outcomes.

Conclusions

There was no strong evidence in support of the effectiveness of mobile apps in improving health behaviors or outcomes because few studies found significant differences between the app and control groups. Further research is needed to identify the BCTs that are most effective at promoting behavior change. Improved reporting is necessary to accurately evaluate the mobile health app effectiveness and risk of bias.
Measuring the Healthiness of Ready-to-Eat Child-Targeted Cereals: Evaluation of the FoodSwitch Platform in Sweden (Preprint)
Authors: Mottas Antoine , Lappi Veli-Matti , Sundström Johan , Neal Bruce , Mhurchu Cliona Ni , Löf Marie , Rådholm Karin
Published: January 2020

BACKGROUND

Childhood obesity is a major public health issue. The increase in the consumption of foods with poor nutritional value, such as processed foods, contributes to this. Breakfast cereals are often advertised as a healthy way to start the day, but the healthiness of these products varies greatly.

OBJECTIVE

Our main objective was to gather information about the nutritional characteristics of ready-to-eat breakfast cereals in Sweden and to investigate the healthiness of products targeted at children compared to other cereals by use of the FoodSwitch platform. A secondary objective was to evaluate the alignment between the Keyhole symbol and the Health Star Rating.

METHODS

The FoodSwitch app is a mobile health (mHealth) tool used to present nutrition data and healthier alternative products to consumers. Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals from the largest Swedish grocery retailers were collected using the FoodSwitch platform. Products were defined as targeting children if they presented features addressing children on the package.

RESULTS

Overall, information on 261 ready-to-eat cereals was examined. Of this total, 8% (n=21) were targeted at children. Child-targeted cereals were higher in sugar (22.3 g/100 g vs 12.8 g/100 g, P<.001) and lower in fiber (6.2 g/100 g vs 9.8 g/100 g, P<.001) and protein (8.1 g/100 g vs 10.5 g/100 g, P<.001). Total fat (3 g/100 g vs 10.5 g/100 g, P<.001) and saturated fat (0.8 g/100 g vs 2.6 g/100 g, P<.001) were also lower. No difference was found in salt content (P=.61). Fewer child-targeted breakfast cereals displayed an on-pack Keyhole label (n=1, 5% vs n=53, 22%; P=.06), and the mean Health Star Rating value was 3.5 for child-targeted cereals compared to others (mean 3.8, P=.07). A correlation was found between the Keyhole symbol and the Health Star Rating.

CONCLUSIONS

Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals targeted at children were less healthy in terms of sugar and fiber content compared to products not targeted at children. There is a need to improve the nutritional quality of child-targeted cereals.
Understanding the Information Needs and Context of Trauma Handoffs to Design Automated Sensing Clinical Documentation Technologies: Qualitative Mixed-Method Study of Military and Civilian Cases (Preprint)
Authors: Novak Laurie Lovett , Simpson Christopher L , Coco Joseph , McNaughton Candace D , Ehrenfeld Jesse M , Bloos Sean M , Fabbri Daniel
Published: January 2020

BACKGROUND

Current methods of communication between the point of injury and receiving medical facilities rely on verbal communication, supported by brief notes and the memory of the field medic. This communication can be made more complete and reliable with technologies that automatically document the actions of field medics. However, designing state-of-the-art technology for military field personnel and civilian first responders is challenging due to the barriers researchers face in accessing the environment and understanding situated actions and cognitive models employed in the field.

OBJECTIVE

To identify design insights for an automated sensing clinical documentation (ASCD) system, we sought to understand what information is transferred in trauma cases between prehospital and hospital personnel, and what contextual factors influence the collection, management, and handover of information in trauma cases, in both military and civilian cases.

METHODS

Using a multi-method approach including video review and focus groups, we developed an understanding of the information needs of trauma handoffs and the context of field documentation to inform the design of an automated sensing documentation system that uses wearables, cameras, and environmental sensors to passively infer clinical activity and automatically produce documentation.

RESULTS

Comparing military and civilian trauma documentation and handoff, we found similarities in the types of data collected and the prioritization of information. We found that military environments involved many more contextual factors that have implications for design, such as the physical environment (eg, heat, lack of lighting, lack of power) and the potential for active combat and triage, creating additional complexity.

CONCLUSIONS

An ineffectiveness of communication is evident in both the civilian and military worlds. We used multiple methods of inquiry to study the information needs of trauma care and handoff, and the context of medical work in the field. Our findings informed the design and evaluation of an automated documentation tool. The data illustrated the need for more accurate recordkeeping, specifically temporal aspects, during transportation, and characterized the environment in which field testing of the developed tool will take place. The employment of a systems perspective in this project produced design insights that our team would not have identified otherwise. These insights created exciting and interesting challenges for the technical team to resolve.
Budesonide/formoterol therapy: effective and appropriate use in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Mapel Douglas W , Roberts Melissa H , Davis Jill
Published: January 2020

Aim:
Quality, real-world comparative effectiveness (CE) studies of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapy efficacy are scarce. We identified and evaluated peer-reviewed CE and appropriate-use evaluations of budesonide/formoterol combination (BFC) maintenance therapy.
Materials & methods:
Analyses were limited to retrospective, real-world utilization studies of BFC delivered by pressurized metered-dose inhalers.
Results:
In a CE study of BFC versus fluticasone/salmeterol combinations (FSC) in asthma, BFC users had fewer total exacerbations. In appropriate-use studies of asthma treatment, BFC patients were consistently more likely to meet treatment escalation recommendations. BFC comparisons with FSC or tiotropium for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease found differences in exacerbation rates and rescue inhaler use.
Conclusion:
We found available, good quality BFC CE and appropriate-use articles; however, all had limitations.
The renewal of the literary communication contract of "Conto de Escola": characteristics and implications
Authors: Mattos Margareth Silva de
Published: January 2020

This article aims at analyzing how the redefinition of the subjects of the narrative staging, channel, and semiological codes determines the renewal of the literary contract of the short story "Conto de Escola" in its 2002 reprint by Cosac Naify publishers, taking into account the Semiolinguistic Discourse Analysis Theory and, in a subsidiary way, the studies of editorial paratexts and visual forms. The Machadian short story, originally published in 1884, was reprinted, in a book of the same name, as a verbal-visual hybrid text by the publisher's initiative and the work of Nelson Cruz, who authored the illustrations and the editorial project. The most relevant implications of this process of renewal of the literary contract are the amplification of the effects of meaning and, more particularly, the intensification of the pathemic effects as a result of the word-image interaction, which is inserted in a material and discursive mise-en-scène, organized by the editorial paratexts. This results in inscribing children as target readers, unlike previous contracts, which now allows for the book under analysis to be identified as potential literature for children.---Original in English.
Texto e compreensão: condições para a apreensão dos sentidos textuais
Authors: Pauliukonis Maria Aparecida Lino
Published: January 2020

A temática deste artigo - compreensão e interpretação de texto - é tratada a partir da abordagem de Patrick Charaudeau realizada em dois momentos. Em artigo de 1995, ele problematiza o processo comunicativo de forma que se compreenda o que o sujeito comunicante põe em jogo, por meio da observação das escolhas mais ou menos conscientes que realiza, com a expectativa de se fazer compreender pelo receptor interpretante. Em texto de 2018, o autor propõe-se a reexaminar essas acepções, propondo uma abordagem interdisciplinar do tema, relacionando parâmetros advindos da tradição hermenêutica e das ciências da linguagem, mais especificamente da Teoria Semiolinguística do Discurso.
Análise Semiolinguística do Discurso: concepções e interfaces
Authors: Charaudeau Patrick , Monnerat Rosane
Published: January 2020

Apresentação à Gragoatá 50.
Afetos e Liberdade Muscular
Authors: Santos Mariana Rosa e Silva
Published: January 2020

Este artigo discorre sobre processos de formação de ator fazendo um diálogo entre a encarnação do afeto-paixão spinozista, com o que Matthias Alexander denominava hábito e com o bloqueio psicofísico de que fala Grotowski. Traz a Técnica de Alexander como uma ferramenta para o autoconhecimento e para a liberdade muscular que é um dos elementos do Método de Stanislavski. Concluímos com um relato pessoal de mudança perceptiva na influência do olhar sobre a emissão vocal e atuação.
APRENDER COM A HISTORIOGRAFIA EM TRABALHO-EDUCAÇÃO: COMO SE ESCREVE A HISTÓRIA DA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL
Authors: Nascimento Junior José Lúcio , Nascimento Patrícia Maria Pereira do
Published: January 2020

No presente texto apresentamos uma resenha do livro A Historiografia em Trabalho-educação: como se escreve a história da educação profissional organizado pela professora Dr.ª Maria Ciavatta, com mais nove colaboradores publicado pela Navegando Publicações
EDUCAÇÃO NA CRÍTICA AO PROGRAMA DE GOTHA: UMA SÍNTESE
Authors: Da Silva Antonio Nascimento , Santos Deribaldo , Amaral George
Published: January 2020

O artigo surgiu da necessidade de compreender a educação no contexto de crise estrutural do capital, brotando daí o interesse de discutir a proposta de educação presente na Crítica ao programa de Gotha. O relevante esforço aponta possíveis caminhos para subtrair a educação do domínio do capital. Nosso objetivo é entender a crítica de Marx à pretensão de Lassalle de construir o comunismo amparado pelo Estado e aclarar o equívoco de esperar que a burguesia eduque a classe trabalhadora.
Métricas de productividad para equipo de trabajo de desarrollo ágil de software: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Hernández Giovanni , Martínez Álvaro , Jiménez Robinson , Jiménez Franklin
Published: January 2020

Los métodos ágiles han sido adoptados de manera más frecuente en el desarrollo de software. Existe literatura sobre el uso de métricas como herramienta para la mejora continua en el desarrollo ágil de software (ASD); sin embargo, la literatura sobre métricas que se especialicen en medir la productividad de un equipo es muy limitada. Este artículo presenta una revisión sistemática de literatura sobre las métricas que evalúan la productividad de los equipos que construyen software en ADS. Con este fin, se identificaron 822 artículos, los cuales se redujeron a diez artículos principales, según el protocolo que se describe en este texto. Los resultados indican que se encontraron 21 métricas de productividad en equipo, en una mayor proporción para medir la entrega temprana y frecuente de software, y el valor que agregan las tareas al producto software. Al clasificarlas, se identificó que, principalmente, se orientan al desempeño organizacional y al proyecto; así mismo, al especificar las mediciones, la mayoría se ubica en el uso de las escalas, numérica y comparativa. Finalmente, cuando se inspeccionó el vínculo con las nuevas tendencias sobre agilidad, una gran parte propicia la reflexión-experimentación.
Presentación
Authors: Jiménez-Toledo Javier A.
Published: January 2020

El Congreso Colombiano de Computación es el encuentro informático anual organizado por la Sociedad Colombiana de Computación (www.sco2.org), que tiene como objetivo propiciar el fortalecimiento de la comunidad colombiana en computación, integrando a investigadores, estudiantes y profesionales, tanto nacionales como internacionales. La Sociedad Colombiana de Computación (SCo2) ha organizado este evento desde el año 2005 en Cali en el marco del CLEI 2005, en Bogotá (2007), Medellín (2008), Bucaramanga (2009), Cartagena (2010), Manizales (2011), Medellín (2012) en el marco del CLEI 2012, Armenia (2013), Pereira (2014), Bogotá (2015), Popayán (2016), Cali (2017), Cartagena (2018) y Pasto (2019).
IMPROVING ENGLISH VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH WORD GAME
Authors: Lube Chrissandra Intan , Nuraeni Siti
Published: January 2020

Vocabulary is very important in learning English. To master four skills in English, we need mastery vocabulary first. So, the researchers use word game in the classroom to make students interest to learn vocabulary. The objective of this research is to know that the word game is effective to improve students’ vocabulary or not, through word game strategy among seventh-grade students of SMP Muslimin Cililin in the academic year of 2018/2019. The method used in this research is quantitative technique and the pre-experimental as a research design. This research was conducted in one class. The population in this research is seventh-grade students of SMP Muslimin Cililin with the total number of the population are 273 students consisting of 7 classes, and the sample is class VII.C that consist of 30 students. The data were collected with the pretest and posttest as an instrument. The researchers conducted the tests before (pre-test) and after (post-test). After that the researchers gave students treatments consists of five meetings. The result showed that  Sig. 0.000 and it was lower than 0.005 so, the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted. It means that teaching English vocabulary using a word game was effective to improve students’ vocabulary at seventh-grade. Keywords:  Word game, students’ vocabulary mastery.
TEACHING SPEAKING USING COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN WEST BANDUNG
Authors: Haryudin Acep , Yana Yana , Efransyah Efransyah
Published: January 2020

The objectives of this research are to figure out the significant improvement and achievement of Collaborative Approach in teaching speaking. The method of this research is quantitative method. The population was the tenth grade students of SMAN 2 Padalarang and the sample was consisted of 30 students of tenth grade students. The instruments were pretest-posttest. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistic. The t test data score was 0.000. The score was less than 0.05. So the null-hypothesis was rejected. Therefore, it can be concluded that there was a significant improvement and achievement of Collaborative Approachin teaching speaking. In the other words that collaborative approach can develop the students’ ability of critical thinking, creativity, sincerity, formulating question, self confidence and communication skill. Problem solving and self reflection. The students’ difficulties in speaking is difficult in pronunciation, afraid of making mistakes, mother tongue used, lack of vocabulary and lack of curiosity.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION CONSTRAINTS OF LEARNING PARTICIPANTS IN STUDYING ENGLISH (Study at Learning Group of Package “C” in Community Learning Center / Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat (PKBM) Nugraha Mandiri Cimahi City – West Java Province)
Authors: Sudiyono Sudiyono
Published: January 2020

This study reviewed the condition of learning participants’ at the study group of package “C” equivalent to SMA / SMK in the Community Learning Center (PKBM) Nugraha Mandiri which is located at Jalan Sawah Lega number 70 A, Cipageran Village, North Cimahi District, Cimahi City - West Java Province. The condition of learning participants in this research  were psychological constraints.  Psychological constraints in this paper were limited only to : (a) interest in learning; (b) learning motivation; (c) intelligence; and (d) learning activities of the learning participants population. The writing of this study is entitled Psychological Condition Constraints of Learning Participants in Studying English (Study at Learning Group of Package “C” in Community Learning Center/PKBM Nugraha Mandiri Kota Cimahi. The sample taken for this study was all the learning participants totaling 32 people, so this study was also called population research. The study was conducted using observation techniques, document studies, and interviews. While the research approach is a qualitative descriptive approach, which is a study whose purpose is to describe how the activities and conditions of the object under study. The steps for collecting and processing data are as follows: (1) conducting a preliminary study; (2) conduct document studies, observations and interviews; (3) do data processing; data is processed by doing simple calculations such as finding the sum and average amount. The results of the research show that more than 50% of the learning participants face psychological factor constraints, and further this condition affects their learning behavior.
PROBLEMS AND TEACHING SOLUTIONS FOR STUDENTS’ IN LEARNING ENGLISH
Authors: Gunawan Sandra , Saputra Haris
Published: January 2020

ABSTRACTThe Indonesian government has recognized the importance of English by including it in the education system for five decades. English has been integrated into secondary school for a long time. English exerts a stronger influence in the modern world and has become an international language. There are also advantages to introducing foreign languages to young students. Therefore, the Indonesian government made a policy to introduce English starting, elementary, middle and high school. At Katapang 1 Junior High School, this policy is optional. That depends on the demands of the school and the community. Schools and communities are responsible for providing teachers, curriculum and facilities. The teacher is one of the most important parts of the educational discourse and teaching and learning process in school. The two research questions formulated are: 1) what problems are faced by teachers in teaching? 2) how they find out the solutions? These questions urged the study to conduct a research at Katapang 1 junior high school. Three English teachers were chosen as respondents.  In qualitative descriptive method, the interview was implemented to collect the data.  As a result the teachers believe that providing good teaching materials can increase positive outcomes for student, the implementation program for teaching English at Katapang 1 Junior High School was very good as a stage of introducing foreign languages before they continued to higher education. Keywords: English teaching, problems, solutions
“CONVERSATION ANALYSIS OF ADJACENCY PAIRS ON ARIEL WENGROFF’S CONVERSATION WITH MALALA YOUSAFZAI”
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati , Maria Nur , Suryani Lilis
Published: January 2020

This research is a study about adjacency pairs and preference organization which are uttering a conversation between Ariel Wengroff’s with Malala Yousafzai. The objectives this study are to find out kinds of adjacency pairs and preference organization on Ariel Wengroff’s conversation with Malala Yousafzai. This research is qualitative research which describes and explains the analysis by using the words. The principle information of the research is a script of interview between presenter Ariel Wengroff and Malala Yousafzai. The data were video and script which took place at the UN headquarters in New York published on April 27, 2017 and the duration was 8:36 minute. The video was transcribed into the script and discovered that there were 12 turns. At that point it was analyzed dependent on theory by Paltridge about adjacency pairs. From the data it was founded that there were 6 adjacency pairs that consisted of 2 pairs of question – answer, and 4 pair of assessment – agreement. There were also 6 preference organization that consisted of 6 preferred responses on the conversation. Keywords:  Analysis, Adjacency, Preference Organization
Enabling the Usability Heuristics of Agile Base Systems to Improve Quality of Local Software Industry
Authors: Saeed Kiran , Hafeez Yaser , Ali Sadia , Shahid Muhammad Usman , Iqbal Naila
Published: January 2020

Many agile software development practices are promoted to improve the quality of software products. In recent years agile software development overlooked the usability features that effected system productivity.Usability is a main feature of interaction. Interaction is a way of a farming relationship between people and designed objects. An interactive model provides the way to band application together to achieve target user’s need. Usability gained attention of researchers and engineers because of its own importance. Agile software methods and usability engineering played a major role for producing better and reliable products, because both of them are concepts of methods as well as practices. The purpose of this research was to highlight the need of usability practices. The proposed model demonstrates that usability heuristics were much compatible with agile methodologies and would help to improve its productivity by reducing time and cost. Action research was applied for the development of framework proposed. The framework was evaluated using case study and further results were compared with existing related work.
A Robust Color Image Watermarking Scheme using Chaos for Copyright Protection
Authors: Khan Muhammad Asif , Khan Umar Ajaib , Ali Asim , Hussain Fawad , Nisar Wasif
Published: January 2020

An exponential growth in multimedia applications has led to fast adoption of digital watermarking phenomena to protect the copyright information and authentication of digital contents. A novel spatial domain symmetric color image robust watermarking scheme based on chaos is presented in this research. The watermark is generated using chaotic logistic map and optimized to improve inherent properties and to achieve robustness. The embedding is performed at 3 LSBs (Least Significant Bits) of all the three color components of the host image. The sensitivity of the chaotic watermark along with redundant embedding approach makes the entire watermarking scheme highly robust, secure and imperceptible. In this paper, various image quality analysis metrics such as homogeneity, contrast, entropy, PSNR (Peak Signal to Noise Ratio), UIQI (Universal Image Quality Index) and SSIM (Structural Similarity Index Measures) are measures to analyze proposed scheme. The proposed technique shows superior results against UIQI. Further, the watermark image with proposed scheme is tested against various image-processing attacks. The robustness of watermarked image against attacks such as cropping, filtering, adding random noises and JPEG compression, rotation, blurring, darken etc. is analyzed. The Proposed scheme shows strong results that are justified in this paper. The proposed scheme is symmetric; therefore, reversible process at extraction entails successful extraction of embedded watermark.
A Family of High Continuity Subdivision Schemes Based on Probability Distribution
Authors: Asghar Muhammad , Iqbal Muhammad Javed , Mustafa Ghulam
Published: January 2020

Subdivision schemes are famous for the generation of smooth curves and surfaces in CAGD (Computer Aided Geometric Design). The continuity is an important property of subdivision schemes. Subdivision schemes having high continuity are always required for geometric modeling. Probability distribution is the branch of statistics which is used to find the probability of an event. We use probability distribution in the field of subdivision schemes. In this paper, a simplest way is introduced to increase the continuity of subdivision schemes. A family of binary approximating subdivision schemes with probability parameter p is constructed by using binomial probability generating function. We have derived some family members and analyzed the important properties such as continuity, Holder regularity, degree of generation, degree of reproduction and limit stencils. It is observed that, when the probability parameter p = 1/2, the family of subdivision schemes have maximum continuity, generation degree and Holder regularity. Comparison shows that our proposed family has high continuity as compare to the existing subdivision schemes. The proposed family also preserves the shape preserving property such as convexity preservation. Subdivision schemes give negatively skewed, normal and positively skewed behavior on convex data due to the probability parameter. Visual performances of the family are also presented.
Estimation of Energy Saving in Educational Building from Day lighting to Improve the Visual Comfort
Authors: Nosheen Sadaf , Arif Sabahat , Khan Muhammad Arif
Published: January 2020

Daylight is the occupied-range of light that is appropriate to the human visual response. Thus, it can contribute to human health, performance and productivity. Energy consumption can be reduced by improving in energy efficiency. The study emphaseson the design of lighting system that will be energy efficient. The basic purpose of this paper describes how to reduce the mounted lighting load and improve the illumination level as per international standards. A good lighting scheme should be based on more energy efficient & longer life and maintenance free equipment. In this research paper,a hypothetical study space is selected for the daylight analysis on the Ecotect and the Radiance software on summer solstice and winter solstice days under over cast sky condition. Ecotect software is used to determine lighting demand inside the selected study space and the obtained data is exported on Radiance for detailed and more accurate daylight analysis. It is pragmatic that illuminance level is varied with respect to date and time that are clearly expressed by the daily sun path and shadow range. It is also perceived that the installed artificial luminaries does not provide the required illuminance on the working plane and consume more energy. The major aim of this research is to reduce the lighting load by introducing energy efficient artificial luminaries into the room that provide the required illuminance level on the working plane. Lumen method is used to explain the energy saving which is carried out according to existing energy consumption compared with the proposed one. At the end cost comparison of energy consumption and payback period is also calculated. This study shows that overall cost saving in energy consumption is approximately 34.37% and the calculated payback period for the newly installed lights is comprising of approximately 11 months.
Izbjeglički centar Gašinci 1992.-1999.
Authors: Rotim Marija , Vuković Nikolina
Published: January 2020

Autorice na temelju neobjavljene arhivske građe, onodobne periodike te relevantne znanstvene literature obrađuju postojanje, rad i ulogu Izbjegličkog centra Gašinci u razdoblju od njegova otvaranja 1992. pa sve do njegovog zatvaranja 1999. Cilj je uočiti humanitarno djelovanje hrvatskih vlasti i različitih humanitarnih organizacija u zbrinjavanju pretežito muslimanskih izbjeglica s teritorija Bosne i Hercegovine u izbjegličkom centru. Rad će obrazložiti razloge i svrhu nastanka gašinačkog centra, prikazati njegov smještajni kapacitet te utvrditi životne uvjete izbjeglica u njemu. Osim toga, funkcioniranje Izbjegličkog centra Gašinci temeljilo se na osiguranju visoke kvalitete društvenog i vjerskog života, što se neophodno odvijalo u komunikaciji i suživotu s Đakovštinom. Rad će stoga prikazati oblike društvenog i vjerskog života, humanitarne organizacije koje su pripomogle realizaciji brojnih projekata, ali isto tako i samom osnutku i funkcioniranju izbjegličkog centra. U konačnici, rad obrađuje potencijalnu eskalaciju etničkih sukoba u centru i Đakovštini zbog hrvatsko-muslimanskog sukoba u Bosni i Hercegovini, određene netrpeljivosti između izbjeglica te smještanje ostalih potrebitih u Gašince.
Dioničarsko društvo Slavonske vicinalne željeznice (1892.-1933.)
Authors: Lajnert Siniša
Published: January 2020

U radu autor obrađuje ustroj, poslovanje i likvidaciju Dioničarskog društva slavonske vicinalne željeznice u vremenskom periodu od godine 1892., kada je društvo osnovano, pa sve do godine 1933., kada je završena njegova likvidacija. Sjedište društva u Austro-Ugarskoj Monarhiji bilo je u Budimpešti, da bi se odlukom njegove izvanredne glavne skupštine od 24. svibnja 1923. premjestilo u Zagreb. Pruge društva bile su sljedeće: Osijek-Našice, Našice-Nova Kapela-Batrina, Pleternica-Požega te Požega-Velika. Navedene privatne pruge bile su u državnoj eksploataciji, odnosno upravi. Temeljem sporazuma od 7. veljače 1931., država je otkupila pruge Dioničarskog društva slavonske vicinalne željeznice pa je tako prestao i razlog njegovog postojanja. Društvo je 1932. godine ušlo u proces likvidacije, koji je završio 12. travnja 1933.
An Empirical Investigation on the Role of exports, imports and its Determinants in Foreign Trade of Pakistan
Authors: Ali Gulzar , Li Zhaohua
Published: January 2020

Abstract: Foreign trade was restrained by fluctuations and depreciations in currencies, nations were under financial pressure to implement protection measures in form of custom duties tariffs. These theories and thoughts have enormous impact on rules and policies of global trade throughout the world. To adopt economic liberalization and free trade zones nations all over the world are connected through number of agreements since last few centuries. In this revolutionized economic system, nations allow free trading of merchandise and services and at the same time don't have to impose tariff in form of import and exports duties. This study attempted to empirically evaluate the role of imports, exports and its determinants in foreign trade of Pakistan applied ARDL Approach for the period of 1972-2015. The study recommends that economies with significant competitiveness and comparative advantage will be greatly benefited from export promoting policies. As far as trade partners are concerned, no considerable efforts have been done to explore new markets in direction of Pakistan's foreign trade since its independence. The key trading partners of Pakistan in the beginning were the developed countries of West and still they are main trading partners of Pakistan.
Territorialidade religiosa: uma análise da Igreja Profética Batista da Restauração na região metropolitana de Belém-PA
Authors: Lima Paulo Afonso Dias de , Bahia Mirleide Chaar , Costa Léa Maria Gomes da
Published: January 2020

A presente pesquisa tem como objeto de estudo uma Igreja de rito pentecostal, a Igreja Profética Batista da Restauração (IPBR), localizada na Região Metropolitana de Belém. O objetivo da pesquisa consiste em compreender a principal prática territorial utilizada pela instituição religiosa no tocante ao controle e aquisição de novos territórios para ampliação de sua territorialidade religiosa. Para viabilizar o alcance do objetivo supracitado, foram realizadas pesquisas de campo no local estudado e entrevistas semiestruturadas com pastores e demais membros da Igreja.
Igreja Católica e direito criminal: uma abordagem sociológica ao Código Penal Português (1886)
Authors: Poiares Nuno Caetano Lopes de Barros
Published: January 2020

O protagonismo da religião nas sociedades modernas é uma matéria que faz parte dos debates fundamentais das Ciências Sociais, surgindo a Igreja Católica como um campo de análise com especial interesse para o estudo sociológico da mudança na sociedade portuguesa. Este artigo visa analisar a influência da Igreja Católica no Direito Criminal português, maxime o Código Penal (1886), também designado como Código Veiga Beirão. Metodologicamente, privilegiou-se uma abordagem histórico-sociológica na perspetiva de contribuir para o conhecimento sociológico da evolução do Direito Penal e a influência da Igreja Católica na construção do edifício jurídico-criminal nacional.
Religião e laicidade no STF: as figurações do secular no debate brasileiro sobre o ensino religioso público
Authors: Monteiro Paula , Girardi Dirceu
Published: January 2020

O trabalho analisa os sentidos das categorias laicidade e religião nas controvérsias públicas operacionalizadas por atores sociais. Tomaremos como principal objeto de análise o debate sobre o ensino religioso nas escolas públicas realizado na audiência organizada pelo STF em 2015. Partimos da hipótese de que a descrição sistemática dos modos como essas categorias são articuladas nessa arena pública ilumina as configurações do secular incorporadas pelos atores. Neste estudo de caso mapearemos os diversos usos dessas categorias por representantes de 32 diferentes organizações na sociedade civil e do Estado, de modo a perceber, como as características inerentes à sua posição social afetam o modo como articulam suas justificações e os sentidos implícitos que atribuem ao secular e a sua contraparte, o religioso.
Ecoespiritualidade: religião e a nova gramática espaço-temporal
Authors: Silveira Emerson José Sena , Silveira João Paulo
Published: January 2020

O artigo discute, teoricamente, a relação entre ecologia e religião na modernidade tardia e questiona se a ecoespiritualidade seria uma nova gramática espaço-temporal. Nosso propósito é compreender algumas das respostas religiosas às interpelações feitas pela crise ambiental. Entendemos que as contingências ecológicas estimulam novas concepções e práticas religiosas no tempo e no espaço, e promovem um deslizamento da religião institucionalizada para uma dimensão de espiritualidade. Tendo como método a revisão bibliográfica orientada pelo binômio religião-ecologia, lançamos a hipótese de que ecoespiritualidade, conjugada no plural como religiosidades ecologicamente reimaginadas, procura se contrapor à teleologia do progresso que se move em uma perspectiva espaço-temporal linear, evolucionista e positivista-quantitativa. A ecoespiritualidade traz uma sensibilidade ambiental que aponta para o horizonte holístico da relação entre humanos e não humanos.
DISCIPULADO NA TERCEIRA IDADE E O IDOSO COMO DISCIPULADOR
Authors: Nascimento Jeverson
Published: January 2020

O tema deste trabalho é relevante para a teologia brasileira, pois, entre todos os objetivos que direcionaram essa pesquisa, o principal deles é saber se idosos podem ser discípulos e se podem ter a autonomia para exercer a liderança do discipulado de pessoas, sendo verdadeiros discipuladores. A pesquisa foi feita por meio de análise, revisão e interpretação bibliográfica de autores renomados na área de discipulado e terceira idade (Idoso). Boa parte das indagações foram respondidas, tais como se o idoso pode ser um discipulador. Descobriu-se, em contrapartida com os resultados da pesquisa, que ainda há muito o que se pesquisar sobre o tema.
TECNOLOGIAS ASSISTIVAS, ENSINO DE FRAÇÕES E SURDEZ: OLHARES DE ACADÊMICOS DE UM CURSO DE LICENCIATURA EM MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Leal Scapin Larissa , Camargo de Almeida Klaus Vanessa Lucena , Nakamura Bondezan Andreia , Lübeck Marcos
Published: January 2020

Neste artigo apresentamos uma experiência investigativa com tecnologias assistivas e surdez, aplicada no Curso de Licenciatura em Matemática de uma Universidade Pública de Foz do Iguaçu/PR. Com base num Estudo de Caso e na Análise de Conteúdo, realizamos uma revisão bibliográfica sobre educação especial, inclusão escolar, formação inicial de professores e tecnologias assistivas, bem como implementamos uma proposta educativa com os acadêmicos da referida instituição, com o objetivo de trazer olhares desses futuros professores com relação ao uso de algumas tecnologias assistivas no ensino de frações, considerando as particularidades da surdez. Os resultados mostram que houve avanços no processo de ensino e aprendizagem deste conteúdo e sobre a temática da inclusão escolar na visão dos acadêmicos, e os apontamentos apresentados por eles nas descrições das aulas e a análise dos seus registros escritos permitem dizer que a proposta, a depender da criatividade e planejamento do professor e da consideração que o mesmo faz do contexto em que os alunos, ouvintes e surdos, se encontram inseridos, pode ser inclusiva. E as reflexões acerca dessa prática de ensino nos levam a concluir que houve uma contribuição significativa para a formação inicial dos acadêmicos do curso de Licenciatura em Matemática.