bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DZIKIR
Authors: Fuady M. Noor
Published: June 2017

Sarana para sufi untuk mendekatkan diri kepada Allah adalah dengan zikir. Menurut Hasan Syargawi definisi dzikir sebagai upaya menghadirkan Allah Swt. ke dalam kalbu disertai perenungan-perenungan [tadabhur].Para sufi berbeda pandangan mengenai tingkatan zikir dan cara menggunakannya. Salah satunya menurut Ustadz Asy-Syaikh, Zikir ada dua macam: zikir lisan dan zikir hati. Zikir lisan bagi seorang hamba yang menggunakan tekniknya akan mengantarkannya pada kelanggengan zikir hati. Zikir lisan ini punya pengaruh pada zikir hati. Jika hamba berzikir dengan lidah dan hatinya secara sekaligus, maka dia adalah seorang ahli zikir yang sempurna dalam sifat dan keadaan laku spritualnya.Di antara keistimewaan zikir adalah tidak dibatasi waktu, bahkan tidak ada waktu kecuali seorang hamba diperintahkan berzikir, baik yang bersifat wajib atau sunat. Salat mesti kedudukannya sebagai ibadah yang paling mulia, dalam waktu-waktu tertentu tidak boleh dilakukan. Sedang zikir dilakukan sepanjang waktu dalam berbagai keadaan.Kata Kunci: Hati, Lisan, Ibadah, Hamba
LINGKUNGAN HIDUP DALAM PERSPEKTIF FIKIH ISLAM
Authors: Hamdi Fahmi
Published: June 2017

Konsep Fikih lingkungan pada hakikatnya adalah konsep aturan-aturan yang dirumuskan oleh Islam dalam rangka mengatur pemanfaatan yang berorientasi pada kelestarian lingkungan sesuai dengan tuntunan Al-Quran dan Hadits. Hubungan manusia sebagai khalifah di muka bumi terhadap lingkungan hidupnya harus berdasarkan atas asas pemanfaatan yang benar dan menghindarkan kerusakan. Kesadaran akan tata kelola lingkungan hidup sebagaimana yang sudah digariskan oleh fikih Islam perlu ditanamkan kepada setiap pribadi muslim, dan menjadi tanggung jawab bersama, lebih-lebih pemerintah sebagai pemegang regulasi dalam rangka menjaga dan melestarikan lingkungan hidup dan mengantisipasi dampak kerusakan lingkungan.Kata Kunci: Fikih, melestarikan, lingkungan, hidup
PANDANGAN DAN PERILAKU RELIGIUS PETANI DALAM AKTIVITAS EKONOMI (Studi Kasus Petani Banjar; Kajian Strukturasionistik)
Authors: Taufiqurrahman Taufiqurrahman
Published: June 2017

Perilaku religius petani ini tampak pada aktivitas pertanian yang diwarnai, gotong-royong, kekeluargaan, dan memakai nilai agama dan nilai budaya setempat, dengan shalat hajat, pembacaan ayat al-Quran dan shalawat serta doa-doa selamat yang mengawali aktivitas pertanian dalam praktik menentukan kesepakatan waktu, tanggal hari dan bulan mulai pertanian, yakni mulai memilih paung padi, memalai, atau menaradak, melacak, membalur, menanjang, mengatam padi, dan menyimpan padi, selalu dibarengi dengan adat-istiadat dan ritual agama, simbol dan benda yang bermakna.Implikasi dari perilaku religius berupa kepedulian beragama yang berbasis lingkungan, berupa pengeluaran zakat, infaq, shadaqah, membangun fasilitas sosial, berupa mesjid, langgar, madrasah, jalan, jembatan, serta kepedulian sosial berupa kas wakaf untuk membantu fakir miskin, dan anak yatim, honor guru Madrasah serta pengobatan orang sakit yang tak mampu.Sedangkan etos kerja petani meliputi kerja keras, sedang, dan malas serta perilaku tekun, cermat, disiplin, hemat, rasional dan penuh perhitungan, dan tipologi kerja termasuk subsistem konsumtif dan produktif konsumtif.Kata Kunci: Perilaku, religius, aktifitas dan ekonomi
BIMBINGAN AQIDAH TERHADAP ANAK USIA PRASEKOLAH (Bimbingan Aqidah yang Dilakukan Orang Tua yang Berprofesi Guru Agama di Kota Banjarmasin)
Authors: Fuady M. Noor
Published: June 2017

Pembimbingan aqidah dan cara-cara yang dilakukan oleh orang tua sekaligus sebagai guru agama di kota Banjarmasin sesuai dengan usia anak prasekolah dari Anak Usia 0-2 tahun tentang Masalah-masalah Aqidah yang dibimbingkan seperti Rukun Iman yaitu iman kepada Allah, Malaikat, dan Nabi/Rasul; Rukun Islam yaitu Ibadah Shalat; Surga dan Neraka; Membaca Alquran; Zikir; Shalawat; Sopan Santun dan Lingkungan. Kemudian Cara-cara yang digunakan guru Agama dalam Proses Pembimbingan Aqidah meliputi: Metode Mengajarkan Langsung, Metode Teladan, Metode Pembiasaan dan Metode Cerita.Anak Usia 2-5 tahun tentangMasalah-masalah Aqidah yang dibimbingkan meliputi: Rukun Iman yaitu iman kepada Allah, Malaikat, dan Nabi/Rasul; Rukun Islam yaitu Ibadah Shalat dan puasa; Wudhu; Membaca Alquran; Lingkungan; Doa-doa; Adab; Sopan Santun; Melayat; Kemudian cara-cara yang digunakan guru Agama dalam proses pembimbingan Aqidah yang meliputi: Metode Mengajarkan Langsung, Metode Teladan, Metode Nasihat, Metode Pembiasaan, Metode Cerita, Metode Tanya Jawab. Metode Reward dan Funishment.Kata Kunci: Bimbingan, Aqidah, Prasekolah, Guru Agama
TUJUAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM PERSPEKTIF HADITS
Authors: Basir Abd.
Published: June 2017

Tujuan pendidikan Islam yang sangat mendasar adalah menciptakan manusia menjadi hamba Allah yang sebenar-benarnya. Yakni menjadikan seluruh kehidupanya mengabdi hanya untuk Allah Swt.. Disamping itu, tujuan pendidikan Islam adalah menciptakan kehidupan yang seimbang antara kehidupan dunia dan akhirat. Pendidikan Islam juga bertujuan untuk mengembangkan potensi manusia agar menjadi manusia yang sempurna (insan kamil).Kata Kunci: Penghambaan kepada Allah, keseimbangan, pengembangan karakter dan potensi
MENINGKATKAN PEMBERDAYAAN PERPUSTAKAAN MELALUI PELATIHAN PENGELOLAAN PERPUSTAKAAN PADA PONPES AL FALAH PUTERA DAN PUTERI BANJARBARU KALIMANTAN SELATAN
Authors: Rianie Nurjannah
Published: June 2017

Pelatihan pengelolaan perpustakaan Ponpes Al-Falah Banjarbaru Kalimantan Selatan dapat meningkatkan pemberdayaan perpustakaan pada Ponpes Al-Falah tersebut. Hal ini bisa dilihat dari indikator diantaranya. Pertama; Terdapat peningkatan pemberdayaan perpustakaan Ponpes Al Falah Putera yang bergabung dengan Perpustakaan Madrasah Aliyah Putera dalam hal: inventarisir dengan 102 buku yang terdiri dari 35 judul buku umum dan 68 buku agama. Kedua; Sudah adanya klasifikasi dengan pembuatan call Number buku dan adanya layanan sirkulasi dengan dibuatnya buku layanan sirkulasi perpustakaan. Kemudian Terdapat peningkatan pemberdayaan perpustakaan Madrasah Tsanawiyah Putera dalam hal: inventarisir meskipun hanya sebagian. Sudah adanya klasifikasi dengan pembuatan call Number buku dan adanya layanan sirkulasi dengan dibuatnya buku layanan sirkulasi perpustakaan. Ketiga; Terdapat peningkatan pemberdayaan perpustakaan Ponpes Al Falah Puteri yang bergabung dengan Perpustakaan Madrasah Tsanawiyah Puteri dalam hal: inventarisir dengan Kitab 890 judul, Buku Umum 858 judul dan Buku paket 2556 judul. Jadi koleksi keseluruhan berjumlah 4304 judul 7953 eks. Sudah adanya klasifikasidengan pembuatan call Number buku, sudah dibuatnya kartu catalog meskipun hanya sebagian sertaadanya layanan sirkulasi dengan dibuatnya buku layanan sirkulasi perpustakaan. Keempat; Terdapat peningkatan pemberdayaan perpustakaan Madrasah Aliyah Puteri dalam hal: inventarisir meskipun hanya sebagian. Sudah adanya klasifikasi dengan pembuatan call Number buku dan adanya layanan sirkulasi dengan dibuatnya buku layanan sirkulasi perpustakaan. Kelima; Terdapat peningkatan pemberdayaan perpustakaan STAI Al Falah Banjarbaru dalam hal: inventarisir bahwa semua buku sudah terinventarisir dengan jumlah judul: 2154. Serta jumlah buku keseluruhan: 2842 adanya klasifikasi dengan pembuatan call Number buku, sudah dibuatnya kartu katalog dan lemari katalog serta adanya layanan sirkulasi dan layanan referensi dengan dibuatnya buku keduanya.Kata Kunci: Pemberdayaan, pelatihan, inventaris, klassifikasi, katalog
KONSEP ADIL DALAM POLIGAMI MENURUT PERSPEKTIF HUKUM ISLAM
Authors: Hasbullah Hasbullah
Published: June 2017

Perdebatan soal poligami, bagai perdebatan ayam dan telur. Sebuah persoalan yang sebenarnya sudah diketahui jawabannya, namun kecenderungan memunculkan jawaban alternatif sama kuat dan ngototnya. Bahkan, dalam suatu waktu, keduanya bisa dengan mudah saling bertukar wajah dan topeng. Sederet argumentasi akan dipergunakan guna mempertahankan ke-egoan nafsunya. Kalau perlu mengatasnamakan Tuhan sebagai penafsir kebenaran tunggal (despotik). Begitu pula akal sehat, terkadang suka tergoda dan tergilincir oleh bujukan egoisme nafsu, sehingga tanpa disadari akal sehat meminta perlindungan pada ego-nafsunya. Fenomena poligami adalah wujud konkrit dari pertarungan antara akal sehat dan ke-ego-an nafsu manusia.Wacana poligami sebenarnya bukan merupakan masalah baru. Poligami dapat dikatakan telah berkembang sejak manusia hidup dalam berkelompok-kelompok, bersuku-suku, berbangsa-bangsa dan bernegara. Karena itu, praktek poligami pada dasarnya bukan termasuk ajaran Islam sebagaimana diklaim dunia Barat, tetapi sudah menjadi kecenderungan seluruh umat manusia dari berbagai strata sosial.Surat An-Nisa ayat 3 yang sering dijadikan landasan poligami sebenarnya tidak untuk menganjurkan poligami. Ketentuan Poligami ada dalam Islam. Ia dibolehkan oleh syariat seluruh nabi. Ayat tersebut di atas diturunkan ketika banyak wanita Madinah ditinggal mati suami mereka yang gugur di medan perang Uhud dan banyak pula anak-anak yang sudah tidak berbapak lagi. Dihadapkan pada masalah ini, orang Islam diarahkan untuk memecahkannya dengan memanfaatkan lembaga yang telah ada dan lazim, yakni dengan mengawini dua, tiga atau empat wanita di antara janda-janda tersebut. Sebagai akibatnya, janda-janda dan anak-anak yatim tidak terlantar, melainkan terserap ke dalam berbagai keluarga. Ketentuan Allah ini bukanlah pemberian izin berpoligami, melainkan merupakan pengaturan/pembatasan jumlah istri sampai empat saja dan penetapan syarat lebih jauh, yakni bila suami tidak bisa bertindak adil terhadap seluruh istrinya, maka ia harus mempergauli mereka dengan baik atau beristri satu saja. Jika dipaksakan dan menimbulkan kemudaratan lebih besar, maka hukum poligami tidak sah dan haram dilakukan.Kata Kunci: Poligami, Hukum Islam, Adil
NAHU DAN BALAGHAH DALAM PERSPEKTIF ILMU LINGUISTIK MODERN
Authors: Mubarak Faisal
Published: June 2017

Nahu dan Balaghah adalah merupakan khazanah dan warisan keilmuan yang memiliki posisi yang strategis dalam keilmuan Islam. sebagai sebuah ilmu bahasa, kedua ilmu ini tidak hanya memahami bahasa dari sudut tata bahasa, lebih dari itu bahasa pun tidak sekedar membahas kalimat, kata atau bunyi. Namun, bahasa juga membahas makna. Bahkan, makna dinilai sebagai hal terpenting dari bahasa, mengingat bahasa sekedar sebagai alat komunikasi, dan dalam berkomunikasi pesanlah yang disalurkan oleh pemberi pesan kepada penerima pesan. Dan makna inilah yang dikaji dari sudut lingguistik yang disebut dengan semantik.Kata Kunci: Nahu, Balaghah, Linguistik Modern.
PELAKSANAAN BIMBINGAN KARIER DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN NAHDLATUL ULAMA BANJARMASIN
Authors: Salabi Ahmad
Published: June 2017

Era globalisasi saat ini ditandai dengan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (IPTEK) yang semakin berkembang. Dengan perkembangan tersebut, maka persaingan dan tantangan masa depan dalam dunia karier akan semakin ketat. Untuk menghadapinya para siswa khususnya siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) akan dihadapkan pada berbagai macam kemungkinan pilihan karier yang sangat penting, seperti pilihan untuk melanjutkan studi, pilihan tentang dunia kerja, pilihan tentang pekerjaan yang sesuai dengan kemampuan, bakat dan minat, dan semua ini menuntut kemandirian dalam menjatuhkan pilihannya. Penetapan pilihan karier ini merupakan persoalan penting bagi siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK), karena akan menentukan arah kariernya pada masa yang akan datang. Untuk merencanakan kehidupan karier lebih baik, diperlukan suatu bimbingan yang memberikan bekal cukup kepada siswa, yaitu dengan adanya pemberian bimbingan karier kepada siswaKata Kunci: Bimbingan Karier, Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan
KEPEMIMPINAN DAN USAHA KEPALA MADRASAH DALAM MEMPERSIAPKAN AKREDITASI DI MTs MUHAMMADIYAH 3 AL FURQAN KOTA BANJARMASIN
Authors: Zain Anwar
Published: June 2017

Kepala Madrasah Tsanawiyah Muhammadiyah 3 Al-Furqan Banjarmasin dalam usaha mempersiapkan kegiatan akreditasi untuk mendapat predikat terbaik dan nilai tertinggi sudah sangat baik, usaha tersebut meliputi: Mempersiapkan Jauh Hari, Membuat Tim/Kepanitiaan Akreditasi, Studi Banding, Dukungan Profesioanalitas Tenaga Pendidik dan Kependidikan, kepala madrasah selalu berusaha memberikan motivasi dan prinsip optimisme selalu menjadi andalan kepala madrasah dalam membangkitkan potensi sumber daya para guru dan tenaga tata usaha, dan ini yang menjadi faktor penndukung mereka agar kemampuan dan kelebihan yang dimilki bisa menghasilkan profesionalitas yang baik. Menata Administrasi Sekolah/Madrasah, kepala madrasah sangat memperhatikan tentang pengelolaan arsip, surat dan dokumen lainnya. Oleh karena itu, beliau setiap awal tahun ajaran selalu menghimbau dan menekankan kepada para guru dan tenaga pendidik agar pengelolaan administrasi sekolah bisa teratur dan tersusun rapi; Melengkapi Sarana dan Prasarana secara Bertahap, kepala madrasah mempunyi kejelian dalam membaca dan memantau keadaan apa yang menjadi prioritas dalam pengadaan sarana dan prasarana madrasah serta penuh pertimbangan dalam penganggaran keuangan/dana. Dan beliau sangat menekankan efektivitas dan efesiensi pengadaan sarana dan prasarana dengan pengadaan yang bertahap sesuai keperluan. Memberdayakan Organisasi Siswa, kepala madrasah sangat memberikan ruang kesempatan dan memfasilitasi para siswa melalui menggerakkan OSIS (Organisasi Siswa Intra Sekolah) sebagai penyambung langkah beliau agar bisa menggerakkan para siswa lainnya untuk turun langsung praktik bertugas melaksanakan suatu kegiatan dan mengembangkan minat dan bakatnya dalam kegiatan ekstrakurikuler. Kerjasama yang Baik dengan Komite Madrasah dan Masyarakat; mengembangkan Sumber Pendapatan Madrasah, Mengadakan Dialog Pengarahan Akreditasi.Kata Kunci: Kepala Madrasah, Akreditasi, Kepemimpinan
PERAN KEPALA MADRASAH DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN BUDAYA SEKOLAH DI MTs MUHAMADIYAH 3 AL FURQAN BANJARMASIN
Authors: Hikmah Mutiara
Published: June 2017

Peran Kepala Madrasah dalam Mengembangkan Budaya Sekolah di MTs Muhammadiyah 3 Al-Furqan Banjarmasin meliputi: Kepala Madrasah sebagai Leader, yaitu Kepala madrasah mempunyai keteladanan yang baik dan mampu untuk menggerakkan bawahannya, yang terlihat dari teladan sikap dan perilaku terhadap para guru dan tenaga tata usaha yang sangat terlihat pada aspek kedisiplinan.Kepala Madrasah sebagai Supervisor yaitu Kepala madrasah selalu melakukan pengawasan terhadap pengembangan peraturan madrasah dengan berpegang pada peraturan yang telah dibuat salah satunya dalam bentuk sistem point baik itu poin positif maupun point negatif dengan harus konsekuen, adil dan tidak pilih kasih dengan harus mendapat bimbingan guru BP/BK terlebih dahulu dan tetap mendapat pengawasan dari Kepala madrasah.Kepala Madrasah sebagai Inovator yaitu sudah menjalannya perannya sebagai inovator yang dilihat dari dukungan dan apresiasi beliau dalam membentuk kreativitas siswa. Kepala Madrasah sebagai Motivator yaitu orang yang pandai dalam membangun pengaruh kekuatan motivasi terhadap para guru dan tenaga tata usaha dengan selalu memberikan apresiasi atau penghargaan kepada para guru dan tenaga tata usaha.Pengembangan Budaya Sekolah di MTs Muhammadiyah 3 Al-Furqan Banjarmasin. Pengem-bangan Terhadap Peraturan Madrasah. Pengembangan budaya sekolah terhadap peraturan madrasah sudah terlaksana dengan baik. Pemberian sanksi diberlakukan berdasarkan jenis pelanggaran yang dilakukan siswa dengan pemberlakuan sanksi yang beragam sesuai tingkat pelanggaran tersebut dan kewenangan guru. walaupun tingkat pelanggaran siswa sangat tinggi namun pemberian sanksi edukatif cukup efektif dilaksanakan sehingga menjadi lebih baik dan berkurangnya tingkat pelanggaran berat yang dilakukan oleh siswa.Kata Kunci: Peran, Kepala Madrasah, Budaya Sekolah
PERKEMBANGAN KEBIJAKAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM INDONESIA
Authors: Mubarak Faisal
Published: June 2017

Pendidikan merupakan salah satu asset penting bagi sebuah bangsa, sebab maju mundurnya suatu Negara terletak pada kualitas pendidikan. Hal ini mengingat sumber daya manusia (SDM) yang handal akan lahir dari pendidikan yang berkualitas. Di Negara kita sendiri Pendidikan adalah salah salah satu instrument yang penting didalam membangun sebuah bangsa, sebab tanpa pendidikan sebuah bangsa tidak akan pernah maju dan berdiri tegak di muka bumi ini, tak terkecuali adalah pendidikan Islam di Indonesia yang mempunyai fase pasang dan surut seiring dengan pergantian pemerintahan namun kini seiring dengan perkembangan zaman tampaknya perkembangan kebijakan pendidikan Islam memulai lembaran baru.Kata Kunci: Perkembangan, Pendidikan, Islam
Contextos, políticas e resultados de avaliação no ensino médio: um estudo em quatro estados brasileiros
Authors: Vieira Sofia Lerche , Vidal Eloísa Maia , Galvão Willana Nogueira M.
Published: June 2017

O estudo discute as políticas de avaliação de larga escala nacionais e estaduais em quatro unidades da federação – São Paulo, Goiás, Pernambuco e Ceará –, focalizando suas repercussões em escolas de ensino médio com bons resultados, localizadas em territórios socioespaciais vulneráveis. A amostra envolveu 24 escolas e a metodologia adotou a perspectiva quanti-qualitativa de análise. O estudo da configuração dos sistemas nacionais e estaduais mostra a existência de mais semelhanças que diferenças entre uns e outros, o que levaria a indagar se não estaria havendo uma duplicação de esforços e recursos em nome da melhoria da qualidade da educação, gerando uma sobrecarga para as escolas e todos os envolvidos. Os depoimentos dos participantes evidenciam uma aguda consciência de que a cultura de avaliação chegou para ficar, e chama a atenção sobre alguns efeitos deletérios gerados pelos seus excessos. 
Desempenho de escolas de ensino médio em territórios vulneráveis
Authors: Carneiro Eliana Maria França , Fonseca Maria Teresa Lousa da
Published: June 2017

Este artigo discute os resultados de avaliações externas de 24 escolas estaduais de ensino médio situadas em territórios vulneráveis de três tipos de municípios: regiões metropolitanas, cidades médias e municípios de alta ruralidade. As escolas – dos estados do Ceará, Goiás, Pernambuco e São Paulo – apresentam resultados superiores a outras do mesmo território nas avaliações estaduais e nacionais. O objetivo foi compreender como essas escolas e seus atores respondem aos desafios e oportunidades dados pelas condições dos territórios (compreendidos a partir dos tipos de municípios) e pelas políticas educacionais.
Ensino médio: uma escola de qualidade para todos e para cada um?
Authors: Neto Ruy Mello , Medeiros Hugo Augusto , Lira Maria Helena , Mello Fernanda Maria , Paiva Fábio , De Oliveira Flávia Manuella
Published: June 2017

 O objetivo deste artigo é discutir a tipologia escolar e a diversidade de oferta do ensino médio, tendo em vista a relação entre a política pública de oferta escolar e as inequidades educacionais, a partir da análise comparada entre as políticas públicas federais e estaduais dos estados do Ceará, Goiás, Pernambuco e São Paulo. Para tanto, realizamos uma análise quantitativa e qualitativa, com base nas normas das políticas públicas para o ensino médio, dos indicadores educacionais do Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (Inep), e entrevistas realizadas com educadores dos estados citados. Conclui-se que, de maneira geral, existe forte correlação entre a oferta escolar, a situação de vulnerabilidade social e as escolhas dos jovens, de acordo com o tipo de ensino médio oferecido (propedêutico e profissional), a tipologia escolar (diferentes jornadas escolares) e as distinções entre os turnos diurno e noturno.

 
The Impact of Motivation, Ability, Role Perception on Employee Performance and Situational Factor as Moderating Variable of Public Agency in Bandung, Indonesia
Authors: Manik Ester , Sidharta Iwan
Published: June 2017

This study aims to determine the effect of MARS model consists of motivation, ability, role perception and situational factors on employee performance. The research was conducted on two public sectors of government with a sample of 83 people. Methods of explorative research are used with the aim of predicting the contribution of MARS Model to employee performance. This research uses structural equation modeling partial least square. The result shows MARS model has a significant effect on employee performance with the motivation variable is the biggest contribution to the employee performance. The results also show that situational factors are proven to mediate employee performance.
Still birth and mummification in swine-A review
Authors: Raguvaran R. , Sangeetha P. , Prabakar G. , Ravindra V. Jadhav
Published: June 2017

Mummification is often noticed in pigs compared to other species due to large litter size. The agents responsible for the reproductive failure in sows may lead to a wide range of sequelae, including abortions, stillbirth, mummification, embryonic death. High prolificacy is associated with increased incidence of stillbirths and mummified fetuses. Plethoras of other foetal and maternal factors have been associated with incidence of still birth and mummification. Identification of those risk factors have been associated with stillbirth and mummified fetuses can helps in optimal herd reproductive efficiency
Effect of irrigation (drip/surface) on sunflower growth, seed and oil yield, nutrient uptake and water use efficiency - A review
Authors: Kadasiddappa M. M. , Rao V. Praveen , Reddy K. Yella , Ramulu V. , Devi M. Uma , Reddy S> Narender
Published: June 2017

Water plays an important role in augmenting the growth and development of crop plants in their different stages of ontogeny. Since water is the life line for accruing desired yield levels, its time of application and method of application plays an important role in increasing the yield levels besides saving water. Further, water is the prime natural resource, which is often costly and limiting input particularly in arid and semi arid regions, hence needs judicious use to reap the maximum benefit from this limiting resource. Off late, among irrigation methods, drip irrigation is receiving better appreciation, acceptance, adaption and plays an important role in saving the water in water scarce areas. It enables the efficient use of limited water with higher water use efficiency. Optimum irrigation levels with suitable method would help in enhancing the economic yield as well as water use efficiency in many field crops including sunflower crop in line with the high value commercial and horticultural crops.
Dairy cattle welfare in India: A review
Authors: Kumar Chandan , Kamboj Madan Lal , Chandra Subhash , Kumar Amit
Published: June 2017

Animal welfare means how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives; it is based on ‘five freedoms’ and ‘four principles’ of animal welfare. Dairy cattle are considered as sentient beings due to which husbandry should be provided as per their needs. As cattle and human beings are intrinsically connected to each other, protection of cattle from diseases and unnecessary suffering should become prime responsibility of human. Welfare of dairy cattle cannot be measured directly, as is multidimensional in nature and can be measured by various indicators which are either direct or indirect. In this review we try to analyze dairy cattle welfare, their indicators and their assessment.
Morphometric and carcass characteristics of Jaunpuri breed of goats
Authors: Kumar Dharmendra , Singh V. K. , Yadav Alok Kumar , Jha Amit Kumar , Singh Jitendra
Published: June 2017

The present study was undertaken to observe morphometric and carcass characteristics of Jaunpuri goat. The survey plan was conducted in two districts viz. Allahabad and Jaunpur of its native tracts in Uttar Pradesh. The overall average body weights of male goats of the age groups 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 and above12 months were observed as 5.50±0.327, 12.07±0.598, 19.62±0.738, 21.92±0.571 and 30.44±0.978 kg respectively. The overall average body length of male goats of the age groups 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, and above 12 months were observed as 38.63±1.762, 48.55±2.090, 58.77±0.652, 67.23±0.777 and 67.56±0.747 cm. The overall average height of male goats of the age groups 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 and above 12 months were observed as 41.63±1.945, 53.36±2.094, 66.23±1.051, 72.69±0.664 and 72.31±0.893 cm, respectively. The corresponding values for females were 44.24±0.825, 50.38±0.836, 62.81±0.466, 69.14±0.387 and 69.00±0.691 cm. The mean value of horn size of male goats of the age groups 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 and above 12 months were observed as 1.94±0.346, 2.73±0.449, 5.54±0.584,5.85±0.696 and 7.56±0.381 cm respectively. The respective averages for females were 1.77±0.171, 2.60±0.173, 4.94±0.322, 6.53±0.424 and 6.79±0.421 cm. The results revealed no significant differences in average slaughter weight between the sexes of the same age groups but it varied significantly (P less than 0.05) in different age groups like 6, 9 and 12 month of age.
Using an Evidence-Based Approach for Assessing and Identifying Delirium Among Medical-Surgical Patients in the Acute Care Setting
Authors: Belding Mary , Delaney Erin , Dworkowitz Valeria , Osho Samuel
Published: June 2017

Objective:The scholarship of the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) is crucial in the use of evidence-based practice to address clinical gaps in practice. The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) is a literature supported tool for the assessment of delirium. Registered nurses (RNs) were educated on the application of the CAM for their patients.Method:RNs on two medical-surgical units received education about delirium and use of the CAM. The CAM tool was used for 2 weeks on all admitted patients.Result:There was an 11% increase in knowledge gained during the educational sessions. There were 15 patients identified with a suggestive diagnosis of delirium via the CAM during a 2-week period.Conclusion:Using evidence-based practice to solve clinical problems enhances quality of life. Prompt identification of delirium can help to reverse delirium and adverse sequelae.
Evaluation of a Primary Care Weight Loss Program
Authors: Schlicht Callie , Shaw Christine , Haglund Kristin , Breakwell Susan
Published: June 2017

Nurse practitioners at a primary care clinic established a weight loss program to address high obesity rates among their African American patients. Interviews and a retrospective chart review were used to evaluate the weight loss program. Number of appointments was the only significant predictor of weight loss, and there was a strong positive correlation between total number of appointments and weight loss. The overall view of the program was positive. This description and evaluation of the program may be useful to nurse practitioners seeking to develop an individualized effective weight loss intervention for African Americans within a primary care setting.
Managing Substance Use and Emotions in the Context of Trauma: A Case Study
Authors: TaHa Basirah , Peppard Lora
Published: June 2017

The reciprocal interaction between substance use, trauma, and emotions is well documented. Trauma is associated with neuroendocrine and neurobiological dysfunction and the subsequent development of psychopathology in adults. Cumulative trauma triggers, aggravates, and increases the recurrence of psychiatric symptoms. Individuals suffering the psychiatric sequelae of cumulative trauma have a more complex clinical profile, ultimately resulting in worse treatment outcomes. Limited guidance exists in the form of treatment guidelines or clinical evidence on the management of substance use and emotions in the context of trauma. This article chronicles one patient’s experience with cumulative trauma, depression, anxiety, and iatrogenic opioid dependence. The authors review the impact of trauma on brain function and discuss evidence and treatment strategies engaged in the management of this patient.
Community Lay Worker Guided Home-Based Monitoring Program for Hypertension Control
Authors: Woods Sandra Schlup , Costanzo Cindy L.
Published: June 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of hypertension (HTN), compare clinic versus home visit blood pressure (BP) control, and examine the feasibility of home BP monitoring in a vulnerable adult population. Significance: HTN control continues to be an unmet health maintenance challenge across America. This project used a community lay worker (CLW) to guide individuals in a home BP monitoring program for HTN control. Results: Individuals who were educated in monitoring BP at home significantly reduced their systolic BP. Participants validated that this method was effective in meeting their needs for BP control.
Editorial
Authors: Suzigan Wilson , Garcia Renato
Published: June 2017

A Revista Brasileira de Inovação comemora, em 2016, seu décimo-quinto ano de circulação regular e ininterrupta. Passar os olhos pelos 31 fascículos (incluindo este e dois números especiais) oferece ao leitor um panorama da evolução dos estudos da inovação, nesse período, e da própria disseminação do conceito de inovação no país, tanto no meio acadêmico quanto no setor empresarial, nas políticas públicas e na sociedade. A RBI orgulha-se de ter servido – e continuar servindo – como um dos veículos desses processos de evolução e disseminação desde 2002, o que se reflete no número de submissões de trabalhos. Se no início havia certa dificuldade em fechar cada fascículo pela oferta limitada de artigos, hoje o quadro é outro: a média anual de submissões foi superior a 120 em 2013-2015 (140 em 2015). Isso nos dá a certeza de que temos a confiança da comunidade acadêmica e de que oferecemos um conjunto de conhecimentos relevantes na área de inovação para a economia, os governos e a sociedade em geral.
On the mediating role of systemic absorptive capacity: an assessment of FDI effects in developing countries’ innovation systems
Authors: Fischer Bruno Brandão , Queiroz Sérgio
Published: June 2017

Acredita-se que o investimento estrangeiro direto (IED) represente uma questão estratégica no âmbito dos sistemas de inovação dos países em desenvolvimento. Isso decorre de expectativas de que esse tipo específico de investimento possa causar choques positivos sobre as capacidades dos mercados receptores. O argumento do presente artigo, em consonância com a literatura dedicada, é que tais contribuições não ocorrem sem “atritos”, havendo uma complementaridade significativa entre os efeitos do IED e do quadro da política de inovação (em particular as iniciativas que influenciam o nível existente de capacidades absortivas sistêmicas). A partir de técnicas de dados em painel para países em desenvolvimento, estimamos funções de produção orientadas para avaliar a evolução dos sistemas nacionais de inovação. Os resultados sugerem que os impactos positivos de IED estão subordinados às capacidades absortivas dos sistemas de inovação de países em desenvolvimento. No entanto, suas contribuições são restritas, estando robustamente relacionadas apenas a ganhos de produtividade do trabalho.
Existe convergência de patenteamento no Brasil?
Authors: Oliveira Priscila Medeiros de , Gonçalves Eduardo , Almeida Eduardo Simões de
Published: June 2017

Este trabalho investiga a existência de convergência de patenteamento entre as microrregiões brasileiras. Para confirmar tal hipótese, foi estimado um painel espacial para dados de patentes referentes ao período 2000-2011, controlando-se fatores internos e externos que afetam a taxa de crescimento do patenteamento per capita. Além de microrregiões, também foram utilizadas mesorregiões e áreas de influência de cidades (Regic) para verificar a robustez dos resultados, ao mesmo tempo que se testa o problema da unidade de área modificável (Modifiable Areal Unit Problem – Maup). Dois resultados principais são constatados: existe um processo de convergência ou catching up tecnológico entre as microrregiões brasileiras; e a dependência espacial é sensível às diferentes escalas geográficas quando se estuda o crescimento do patenteamento per capita no Brasil.
O Instituto Agronômico de Campinas: sua criação, importância e um pouco de sua história
Authors: Ramos Pedro , J. Piacente Fabrício
Published: June 2017

Este texto tem por objetivo trazer à lembrança um dos mais importantes órgãos oficiais de pesquisa das economias paulista e brasileira, o Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC). Não se pretende abordar exaustivamente sua história, pois isso já foi feito em outros trabalhos e também porque demandaria muito mais espaço do que o aqui utilizado. Foi realizada uma busca de documentos ilustrativos dos comentários e informações, alguns dos quais se encontram nos anexos. Além disso, foi feito um levantamento não exaustivo de trabalhos disponíveis sobre a história do IAC e sua atuação, mas buscou-se aqui citar apenas os mais úteis para a análise apresentada a seguir, que contém um relato selecionado de aspectos históricos, no qual procurou-se manter a sequência cronológica e se dispensou uma periodização.
Kemampuan Representasi Matematis Siswa SMP Melalui Pendekatan Pendidikan Matematika Realistik
Authors: Sulastri Sulastri , Marwan Marwan , Duskri M
Published: June 2017

[Bahasa]: Penelitian kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan representasi matematis siswa melalui pendekatan Pendidikan Matematika Realistik (PMR). Penelitian ini dilakukan di kelas VII-2 SMP Negeri 6 Banda Aceh yang melibatkan enam siswa.  Kemampuan representasi siswa dianalisis dari hasil tes dan wawancara setelah penerapan PMR melalui tahap reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil tes, subjek penelitian dikategorikan menjadi siswa dengan kemampuan representasi matematika tinggi, sedang dan rendah. Keenam siswa tersebut diwawancara untuk mengonfirmasi hasil tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa siswa yang berkemampuan tinggi dan sedang memenuhi ketiga indikator kemampuan representasi matematis yaitu menyajikan data atau informasi dari suatu masalah ke representasi tabel, menyelesaikan masalah yang melibatkan ekspresi matematis, serta menuliskan langkah-langkah penyelesaian masalah matematika dengan kata-kata. Siswa berkemampuan rendah memenuhi dua indikator kemampuan representasi matematis yaitu menyelesaikan masalah yang melibatkan ekspresi matematis dan menuliskan langkah-langkah penyelesaian masalah matematika dengan kata-kata.

Kata kunci:   Representasi Matematis; Kemampuan; Pendidikan Matematika Realistik

[English]: This qualitative reseach aims at describing students’ representation ability through realistic mathematics education (RME). It is conducted in grade VII-2 SMP Negeri 6 Banda Aceh focusing on the six students. Students’ representation ability is analyzed from the developed test and interview after applying RME through data reduction, data display and conclusion. Based on the result of the test, the subjects are categorized into students who have high, medium and low ability in mathematical representation. They are then interviewed to confirm the test. The research finds that students in high and medium category fulfill the three indicators of mathematical representation, i.e. displaying data or information of a problem into table, solving problems that involve mathematical expression, and write the steps in solving the problems using words. Meanwhile, students in low category can only fulfill the second and third indicator.

Keywords:   Mathematics Representation; Ability; RME
Verifiability and Falsifiability as Parameters for Scientific Methodology
Authors: Shankar Sandhya
Published: June 2017

The question of „how do we come to know‟ has been the search of mankind since time immemorial. Neither has there been a consensus for that question nor there will be. Many a great minds have looked into this, coming up with various perspectives. Two such varying perspectives in this field are empiricism and rationalism. While the former emphasizes that experience (through senses) is the only source of knowledge the latter upholds that there is something beyond the sense experience, the mind that is the source of knowledge. The shift towards a scientific phase from that of the earlier theological and metaphysical phase gained popularity with positivism, where progress of human knowledge was considered in identifying truths through scientific methods. In this scientific journey towards knowing the world emphasis was on empirically observable things. It was believed that there are no ideas which come into our head without being dependent on our perceptions, thereby on our experience. The basis of classical science was considered getting empirical observations. It had to be a systematic way of studying what is out there. Purpose of science was considered to be limited to things which can be observed, thus being connected to a means of being verified. This paper thus looks into the notion of verifiability as an important parameter of scientific methodology and its importance as asserted by logical positivists. But this criteria of scientific method was challenged by another criteria, that of falsifiability. The next section will look into falsifiability as another parameter of scientific methodology. Since these parameters have been discussed widely among philosophers, this paper shall be focusing on the views of A. J. Ayer and Sir Karl Popper regarding the same. Furthermore, its application and relevance to the field of linguistics will also be discussed.
The Self in Society: Exploring Cultural Embeddedness in Gloria Naylor’s Fiction
Authors: Mehla Anjila Singh
Published: June 2017

A most significant development that has taken place on the global literary scene during the last few decades or so is the dramatic emergence of African-American voices as a distinct and dominant force. Along with Toni Morrison scores of African American Fiction writers, poets, playwrights, autobiographers, and essayists have mapped bold new territories; they have firmly entrenched themselves in the forefront of contemporary American Literature. This article retraces this exciting literary phenomenon in the context of the lives, works, and achievements of Gloria Naylor and her contemporaries. Naylor discovered feminism and African American Literature, which revitalized her and gave her new ways to think about and define herself as a black woman.
Demonetization: A Ripple Effect on Indian Economy
Authors: Mohsin Farhat , Sahni Stuti
Published: June 2017

The value of a nation’s currency is the main indicator of its economic growth and development. It is among the major drivers behind the strong foundation of a nation’s place on international front. Economics and currency forecasting are both very much inexact sciences. The value of a currency has always been an important source of indicating the economic growth and ensuring the nation’s economic health. Currency changes affect our daily routine: whether we are trading in the foreign exchange market, planning our next vacation tour, shopping online goods from other countries etc. The value of domestic currency plays an important role in setting monetary and fiscal policies of a nation and strongly affects the stock and daily commodity market. 

The purpose of this research paper is to make the readers aware of current scenario and status of economy due to demonetization in India. This research paper will try to identify factors and issues involved in making India a cashless economy. This study also considers the impact of demonetization on road – side restaurants (RSR) in India with special reference to Delhi- NCR and focuses on the impact of futuristic digital trends in urban cities.

The present study was taken up with an objective to measure the impact of demonetization on road side restaurants. It also revealed the impact of Government’s demonetization effort on the cash intensive areas of the economy including everyday shopping for food and supplies The main objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of banning two most useable currencies as legal tender and people’s perception on the antecedents of being digital and to assess their selection criteria. The study was an attempt to examine different components involved in vendor’s selection decisions and their role in purchase decisions. This paper is based on primary .data collected through a self constructed questionnaire. The samples were drawn from the population of 150 respondents. The study was carried out at local markets located at Faridabad and South Delhi and the information collected was depicted by the graphs and tables. 
Meiobenthic Invertebrates Community Associated with Aquatic plant Ceratophyllum demersum Salamiyat irrigation canal / north Baghdad
Authors: Jaweir Prof. Dr. Haifa J. , Hassan Rana Sabah
Published: June 2017

The aim of the present study is to study the meiobenthic invertebrate's community associated with the aquatic plant Ceratophyllum demersum in Al-Salamiyat irrigation canal / north Baghdad, with the chemical and physical parameters of the canal water, during the study period from September 2015 to May 2016. Two sites were chosen for sample collection, the first site (S1) at the beginning of the canal near it's connection with Tigris river, and the second site (S2) after 10 km from the first site.
The chemico-physical analysis results revealed that the water temperature ranged from 10-30oC, and pH values ranged between 6.9-7.8, and the dissolved oxygen concentration and the BOD values from 7.2-9.2 mg/l, and 1.2-5.4 mg/l, respectively. The salinity values were ranged between 0.45 and 0.86 ‰, and the total suspended solids were changed 357-674mg/l.
A total of 9089 individuals of meiobethic invertebrates were sorted out from C. demersum during the study perid , representing 34 species including Hydra oligactis (Hydrozoa , Cnidaria); two species of Turbellaria ( Platyhelminthes); five species of Nematoda; seven species of Rotifera; 14 species of aquatic Oligochaeta (Annelida); four Crustacea, and one species of chironomid larva species, in addition to recording one individual of Tardigrada from (S2). The highest total number of meiobenthic invertebrates of 5600 individuals were recorded at (S2), while at (S1) less number of (3489) individuals were reported.
Four species were recognized as a new records for Iraqi fauna, including Hydra oligactis (Hydrozoa:Cnidaria); Macrostomum tuba (Platyhelminthes: Turbellaria(, Dero cooperi (Annelida:Oligochaeta,) and Stenocypris hislopi )Crustacea: Otracoda(.
Inflammatory role of some cytokines, immunoglobulins and complement proteins in immunopathogenesis of renal failure in a sample of Diyala province patients
Authors: Saleh Assist Prof. Mohammed Abdul-Daim , Albayati Assist. lecturer Alaa Mohammed Hameed
Published: June 2017

This study was conducted in Diyala province for renal failure patients during the periods August 2015 - April 2016. Hundred renal failure patients were enrolled in the study after diagnosis by the consultant physician at Ibn-Sina Center for Dialysis in Baquba Teaching Hospital according to criteria adopted by the World Health Organization for diagnosis of renal failure disease. The number of males in patient’s sample was 61 (61%) and females was 39 (39%) with an age range of 10 – 88 year (44.7 ± 22.1 year). In addition, the study included 50 apparently healthy individuals and considered as a group control, in which the number of males and females was similar (25 individual), with an age range of 18 – 88 year (51.7 ± 17.3 year). The results a highly significant decrease serum level of immunoglobulins (IgG and IgM) and complement proteins (C3 and C4) in renal failure patients compared to controls (p ? 0.001). The results showed further a highly significant increased serum level of interleulin-18 in patients compared to controls (p ? 0.001). Interleukin-6 serum level was also increased in patients compared to control, but the difference was not significant (p > 0.05).
The efficiency of some plant extracts for growth inhibition of Candida albicans and Trichophytonmentagrophytes
Authors: Mohammed Assist. Lecturer Hada Abas , Al-Defiery Assist. Prof. D. Mahmmed Ebraheem , Imran Assist. H. of Biologists Najwan Kadhim
Published: June 2017

Plant extracts occupied a big place in diseases treatment and preserving human health because, they contain many active substances that can be exploited in the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing from natural materials. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of plant extracts for each of Nigella sativa, Alliumsativum and Allium cepa against the fungal growth of Candida albicans that cause many skin diseases and infections to humans as well as Trichophyton mentagrophytes, which affects the hair, skin and nails.
These two fungi have been isolated and diagnosed from people who have skin infection. Both fungal isolates were treated with extracts of Nigella sativa, Alliumsativum and Allium cepa, which are prepared by using the cold method of extraction.
The results showed the effectiveness of Nigella sativa extract against C. albicans and T. Mentagrophytes within two weeks of incubation period. On the other hand, it has been found that the extract of Nigella sativa was more effective on C. albicans, as the rate of inhibition zone was 3.0-4.2 in diameter and 4.5-5.0 on SDA and ESDA media respectively. The results of the fungus T. mentagrophytes indicated that the inhibition zone was 3.2 -3 cm in diameter on SDA medium and 3.0- 4.2 cm on ESDA medium compared with control, as there were no inhibition zones appearance for both fungi. Moreover, the results showed that Allium sativum extract comes in second place in their effectiveness against fangal growth, whereas, the Allium cepa extract did not show any significant impact
Assessment of Water Quality and Trophic Status of Duhok Lake Dam
Authors: Shekha Assist. Prof. Yahya Ahmed , Ali Assist. Prof. Luay Abdul-Qader , Toma Assist. Prof. Janan Jabbar
Published: June 2017

This study is conducted in order to, investigate the trophic state of Duhok Lake Dam located within Duhok city, Iraq. Water samples are collected seasonally from three monitored sites during 2011. The parameters used for assessing water quality and trophic status level include: water temperature, pH, EC, TDS, DO, BOD5, nutrients, Secchi disk transparency, and chlorophyll a. The results reveal that DO is above 5 mg.l-1 in all sites, BOD5 value is within permissible level for domestic uses. Water quality considered as a hard type. High sulfate concentration is recorded during the study period. Trophic state shows that water type is classified as mesotrophic during autumn season, while it is regarded as eutrophic in other seasons. TDN/TDP ratio suggests that phosphorus is a limiting factor for algal growth. Based on IWQI, the water type is classified as excellent type for irrigation purpose.
Evaluation of Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) by two species of terrestrial plants in some stations within Babylon Province, Iraq
Authors: Salih Prof. Dr. Maysson Mahdi , Al-Adily Assist Prof. Dr. Batool M. Hassan
Published: June 2017

This study deals with air pollution tolerance index (APTI) and anatomical variation in leaves of two species of terrestrial plants Ficus sp. and Conocarpus sp. that have bee commonly the separated along roadsides in many stations within Babylon province. APTI values of both species were less than 10 during study period which represented sensitivity of these plants to air pollution. There are Anatomical responses to pollution in the leaves of both studied species. Main adaptations included increased thickness of parenchyma cell walls with clear dark deposits in sections of Ficus sp. from sections of stations 2 and 4 which represent polluted stations. Conocarpus sp. main adaptation included stomata increased in density and decreased in size with high tannin cells content in heavy polluted station.
Texture Analysis of smear of Leukemia Blood Cells after Exposing to Cold Plasma
Authors: Mazhir Assist. Prof. Sabah N. , Hadi Assist. Lecturer Farah W. , Mazher Assist. Prof. Alaa Noori , Alobaidy Assist. Prof. Luma H.
Published: June 2017

Plasma physics and digital image processing technique (DIPT) were utilized in this research to show the effect of the cold plasma (plasma needle) on blood cells. The second order statistical features were used to study this effect. Different samples were used to reach the aim of this paper; the patients have leukemia and their leukocytes number was abnormal. By studying the results of statistical features (mean, variance, energy and entropy), it is concluded that the blood cells of the sample showed a good response to the cold plasma.