bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Turmeric and cinnamon dominate in antioxidant potential among four major spices
Authors: Saranya B , Sulfikarali T , Chindhu S , Muneeb A M , Leela N K , Zachariah T J
Published: July 2017

Antioxidant activity of sequential extracts of black pepper, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon was determined by DPPH assay, phosphomolybdate method and ferric reducing power method and compared with that of the synthetic antioxidant BHA. The results revealed that methanol extract of cinnamon has highest antioxidant potential followed by chloroform extract of turmeric. The antioxidant potential was also correlated with total phenol content.
Studies on management of powdery mildew in coriander using new generation fungicides
Authors: Nakkeeran C Ushamalini, S
Published: July 2017

Coriander is an important spice crop, affected by powdery mildew caused by Erysiphe polygoni. The present study was conducted to test the efficacy of new generation fungicides i.e., azole compounds for the management of powdery mildew in coriander. Two sprays of propiconazole (0.15%) at 15 days interval i.e. on 30 and 45 days after sowing (DAS) were found to be effective in reducing powdery mildew incidence, which also recorded the highest seed yield.
Socio-economic analysis of lavender crop in Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Dhillon S Singh, S S
Published: July 2017

The data collected from 20 lavender growers of three blocks of Chamba district by personal interview using multi-stage purpose sampling technique. In lavender farms share of male labour was found to be more than female labour. Working as daily paid labourers followed by farming, service and business was the main occupation of adult family members. BCR (over total variable cost) as well as BCR (over total cost) was worked out as 3.170 and 0.642 respectively for lavender crop. Family labour income and net income measures per hectare were found to be negative for lavender crop. About 95% and 25% of selected lavender farmers’ responded positively regarding availability of good quality seed/seedlings and disease problem in seed/seedlings respectively, in the initial stage of sowing of lavender crop. Besides, 90% responded that cost of marketing of produce was high, all the respondents were hiring transport to market the produce. Likewise, 65% responded that there is lack of cheap credit from banks for lavender farming. The lack of profitability indicates the need to strengthen R&D work, extension services, training of farmers, establishment of cold storage facilities, and co-operatives farming societies for enhancing prospects of lavender farming.
Cholecystectomy in cirrhotic patients – how safe is it?
Authors: Banu Petrișor , Constantin Vlad D. , Popa Florian , Motofei Ion , Bălălău Cristian
Published: July 2017

Liver cirrhosis is a major health problem worldwide with a prevalence that varies greatly from one geographical area to another. Besides the risk factors common to the general population to develop gallstone disease such as advanced age, female sex or positive family history of gallstones, in patients with liver cirrhosis there are additional risk factors that contribute to the occurrence of gallstones. They are more frequent in patients with a longer duration of the disease and in Child B and C stages. Gallstones disease occurs three times more frequently in patients with liver cirrhosis than in non-cirrhotic patients. Surgery is required if symptoms or complications related to the presence of gallstones occur and a thorough preoperative evaluation and optimization of patient’s condition is necessary prior to surgery. The procedure of choice in these situations is laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The technique has some particularities resulting from local anatomical changes and conversion to open technique remains low and morbidity and mortality rates are within acceptable limits.
f2f and cyberbullying among children in Northern Ireland: Data from the Kids Life and Times Surveys
Authors: Mc Guckin Conor , Cummins Pauline K. , Lewis Christopher Alan
Published: July 2017

Abstract: Comparatively little is known about the nature, incidence and correlates of bully/victim problems in the Northern Ireland school system. The present study examined the prevalence of self-reported experiences of bully/ victim problems (f2f and cyber), and the relationship between such experiences and levels of psychological wellbeing among representative samples of primary school pupils who participated in the 2008 and 2009 ‘Kids Life and Times Survey’ (ARK, 2008, 2009). Bully/victim problems among these children were pervasive. Personal experience of involvement in bully/victim problems was associated with impaired psychological well-being. Findings are interpreted within the context of previous data from Northern Ireland and the wider international literature on bully/victim problems. f2f y cyberbullying entre niños de Irlanda del Norte: Datos de las Encuestas sobre Vida y Uso del Tiempo de la InfanciaResumen: Se sabe relativamente poco sobre la naturaleza, prevalencia y los correlatos de los problemas de bullying en el sistema educativo de Irlanda del Norte. El presente estudio examina la prevalencia, a partir de autoinformes, de los problemas de bullying (cara a cara -f2f- y cyber) y las relaciones entre estas experiencias y el grado de bienestar psicológico en muestras representativas de alumnos de primaria que participaron en 2008 y 2009 en las Encuestas sobre Vida y Uso del Tiempo de la Infancia (ARK, 2008, 2009). Los problemas de bullying entre los alumnos fueron frecuentes en toda la muestra. Las experiencias personales de implicación en los problemas de bullying se asociaron a peores puntuaciones en bienestar psicológico. Los resultados se han interpretado en el contexto de los datos obtenidos en Irlanda del Norte con anterioridad y en relación a la investigación internacional sobre los problemas de bullying.
The stress and trauma of school victimization in Ireland: A retrospective account
Authors: Mc Guckin Conor , Alan Lewis Christopher , Cummins Pauline K. , Mary Cruise Sharon
Published: July 2017

Abstract: As part of an international study examining student victimization (by both peers and educators) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology, 154 Irish university students completed the ‘Student Alienation and Trauma Scale–Revised’. This examined retrospective accounts of negative experiences in school, identified worst school experiences, and assessed whether an individual developed PTSD symptomatology. Items regarding verbal/relational aggression were reported for both the negative experiences and the worst experience. Whilst 3.1% of males and 16.3% of females reported clinically significant PTSD resulting from their worst school experience, a further 3.1% of males and 3.1% of females were in the ‘at risk’ range. Estrés, trauma y victimización escolar en Irlanda: un informe retrospectivo. Resumen: Como parte de un estudio internacional que analiza la victimización en escolares (por parte de otros iguales y de educadores) y la sintomatología del trastorno por estrés postraumático (TEPT), 154 alumnos universitarios completaron la “Escala revisada sobre alienación y trauma en estudiantes”. Esta prueba proporciona un informe retrospectivo sobre experiencias negativas en la escuela, identifica las peores experiencias escolares y evalúa si quien responde desarrolló sintomatología asociada a TEPT. Los items relacionados con agresión verbal y relacional aparecieron vinculados tanto a experiencias negativas como a las peores experiencias escolares. El 3.1% de los hombres y el 16.3% de las mujeres presentaban TEPT de manera clínicamente significativa como resultado de su peor experiencia en la escuela. El 3.1% de los hombres y el 3.1% de las mujeres estaban dentro de una situación de riesgo.
El papel de la autoevaluación en el proyecto interdisciplinar “formar docentes, formar personas”. Una mirada desde la óptica de los estudiantes
Authors: Rivera García Enrique , Trigueros Cervantes Carmen , Moreno Doña Alberto , De la Torre Navarro Eduardo
Published: July 2017

Resumen: El proyecto “formar docentes, formar personas” es un intento de romper la inercia de la formación inicial del profesorado e inducir a nuestros estudiantes hacia una reflexión crítica desde tres ejes: interdisciplinariedad, autoevalución y participación. El trabajo interdisciplinar se construye desde tres asignaturas, buscando integrar a los docentes en un solo objetivo. Animamos a la participación democratizando el aula. Provocamos la responsabilidad del alumnado desde la confianza en su capacidad crítica y autocrítica para asumir el compromiso de su aprendizaje y, por ende, de la evaluación y calificación del mismo. La experiencia se presenta desde la doble mirada del docente y de los estudiantes, con el acento puesto en la evaluación. A la exposición de nuestros argumentos, hemos querido sumar las percepciones de nuestros alumnos, dejando al lector la puerta abierta para que pueda extraer sus propias conclusiones. The role of self-assesment the interdisciplinary project «educating teachers, training people». A view from students’ perspective assessing from self-assessment Abstract: The project “educating teachers, educating people” is an attempt to go beyond the original training/education of teachers. This project tries to make our students think critically taking into account three different aspects: interdisciplinarity, self-assessment and participation. Interdisciplinarity is developed by three different subjects (will be later explained). We encourage participation by democratizing the classroom environment. We try to make students aware of their own responsibilities, and we do so by making them feel confident about their own critical abilities. Our intention is that they become used to assess themselves and in that way they become truly engaged in their learning process. The experience is presented from the point of view of the professor and also from the point of view of the student, stressing the importance of assessment process. Apart from our ideas/arguments, we wanted to include our students’ perceptions, allowing the reader to arrive at their own conclusions.
Análisis bibliométrico sobre responsabilidad social universitaria
Authors: Pacenza María Inés , Silva Peralta Yamila Fernanda
Published: July 2017

Resumen: Se presenta un estudio descriptivo cuyo objetivo general fue conocer la producción científica sobre “Responsabilidad Social Universitaria” (RSU). Se realizó un análisis bibliométrico de 94 documentos obtenidos a través de las bases de datos Redalyc, Scielo y a través de la Biblioteca Electrónica de Ciencia y Tecnología del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación Productiva (Argentina). Los resultados mostraron que RSU es un campo de estudio reciente que comienza a tener visibilidad en las bases consideradas, el número de publicaciones ha aumentado a partir del año 2007. Venezuela, México, Colombia y Chile son los países que más documentos publicados acumulan. Cinco revistas se presentan como las más productivas. El 90% de los documentos analizados están firmados por un solo autor. No se han encontrado estudios bibliométricos previos en este tema. Bibliometric analysis about university social responsibility Abstract: A descriptive study is presented which goal was to know about University Social Responsibility’s scientific production. A bibliometric analysis of 94 documents obtained from Redalyc and Scielo data bases and from Science and Technology Electronic Library from Science, Technology and Productive Innovation Ministry (Argentina) was carried out. Results showed that University Social Responsibility is a recently study area with newly visibility in considered bases, the number of publications has grown since 2007. Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia and Chile are the countries which present more published documents in the area. Five journals are the most productive. The 90% of the analyzed documents are signed by only one author. Bibliometric studies about this topic were not found.
Acerca del carácter representacional de la mente. La mente representacional
Authors: Zumalabe Makirriain José María
Published: July 2017

Resumen: Desde las ciencias cognitivas se entiende el pensamiento en términos de estructuras de representaciones mentales sobre las que operan procesos computacionales. En el modelo representacional-computacional de la mente se recurre a una compleja analogía triádica que vincula mente, cerebro y ordenadores. La mayoría de estos modelos son simbólicos, aunque también existen modelos representacionales no simbólicos (conexionismo) y modelos cognitivos no representacionales de la mente. El análisis de los diferentes enfoques cognitivos sobre las representaciones y los procesos mentales en el marco de la ciencia cognitiva y de sus ventajas y limitaciones revela que se trata de enfoques que no tienen por qué ser excluyentes entre sí y que en muchos de los casos se complementan, aunque también se constata la ausencia de una teoría unificada al respecto. Tras considerar los puntos débiles tanto del modelo simbólico computacional clásico como del conexionismo, reconociendo los avances significativos propiciados por ambos en el estudio de la mente, se concluye que no existe todavía ningún modelo computacional con capacidad representacional para abarcar todo el pensamiento humano. About the representational nature of the mind. The representational mind. Abstract: According to cognitive science, thinking is understood as structures of mental representations on which computational processes operate. In the representational-computational model of the mind, we resort to a complex triadic analogy that links mind, brain and computers. Most of these models are symbolic, although there are also non-symbolic representational models (connectionism) and non-representational cognitive models of the mind. The analysis of the various cognitive approaches on the representations and the mind processes within the framework of the cognitive sciences and of their advantages and limitations reveals that these approaches do not have to mutually exclusive and that, in many of the cases, they complement each other. However, the lack of a unified theory regarding this matter has also been stated. After considering the weak points of both the classic computational symbolic model and the connectionism, acknowledging the significant progresses made by both in the study of the mind, we conclude that there is still no computational model with representational capacity to cover the whole human thinking.
RIECU: The early childhood education-centre for teachersuniversity Network. Analysis of children’s learning achievements through the project approach
Authors: Mérida Serrano Rosario , González Alfaya Elena , Olivares García Mª Ángeles
Published: July 2017

Abstract: This paper presents a research-action project carried out in 2012/13 in relation to the Early Childhood Education-Centre for Teachers-University Network. This network has been constructed to collaboratively research the Project Approach (hereinafter, PA) in Early Childhood Education classrooms. It is made up of teachers and pupils of Early Childhood Education, an adviser from the Continuing Professional Development Centre for Teachers, university researchers, and undergraduate students. The total number of people involved in the RIECU network is 538. From a qualitative paradigm, this work aims at analysing the learning outcomes achieved by the children through their participation in the RIECU network, based on the opinions expressed by the teachers, the families, the adviser, the researchers, and the undergraduate students. Semi-structured interviews, a focus group, and research journals were used to compile information. The most relevant results were: (1) the children obtain benefits by using the PA as a means of approaching knowledge; and (2) they acquire new attitudes towards knowledge, such as initiative, self-assurance, and responsibility. RIECU: Red de Infantil Escuela-Centro de Profesorado-Universidad. Análisis del aprendizaje de los niños a través del método de proyectos Resumen: Se presenta un proceso de investigación-acción realizado en 2012/13 sobre la Red de Infantil Escuela-Centro de Formación del ProfesoradoUniversidad. Esta red se construye para investigar colaborativamente el método de Proyectos de Trabajo (en adelante, PT) en las aulas infantiles. Está integrada por maestras y niños de infantil, asesora del centro de profesorado, investigadoras y estudiantes. Participan en RIECU 538 personas. Desde un paradigma cualitativo se han analizado los aprendizajes de los niños al participar en RIECU, según la opinión manifestada por las maestras, las familias, la asesora, las investigadoras y los estudiantes. Se ha utilizado la entrevista semiestructurada, el focus group y los diarios de investigación para recabar información. Los hallazgos más relevantes se refieren a: (1) los niños de infantil obtienen beneficios al utilizar los PT como enfoque de investigación para aproximarse al conocimiento y (2) adquieren nuevas actitudes frente al saber, como iniciativa, seguridad y responsabilidad.
Teacher Professional Development in Finland: Towards a More Holistic Approach
Authors: NIEMI Hannele
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT: The article reflects on teacher professional development as a continuum that starts during pre-service time, continues into the first years of newly qualified teachers’ induction phase, and spans a career-long development throughout their teaching careers. Finnish teachers work in contexts that provide high professional autonomy and agency in their work. Pre-service teacher education prepares them for this responsible role. In earlier years, in-service training occurred on training days and through short courses. The new trend sees teachers as developers in the whole school community. Teachers have researchbased orientation in pre-service teacher education, which makes them capable to design school-based projects and their own development as it relates to school development. The article introduces four cases in which new trends have already been implemented. These best practices are examples how to (1) support the school community to cross boundaries towards multi-professional cooperation, (2) design an innovative school community using a design-based approach together with many partners, (3) connect pre-service and in-service research-based teacher education in science, technology and math (STEM) teaching, and (4) promote induction for new teachers.
Teacher Professional Development in Hong Kong Compared to Anglosphere: the Role of Confucian Philosophy
Authors: LAM Bick H.
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT: Teacher Professional Development” (aka teacher PD) has garnered research attention in recent years. Scholars seek to understand the teacher PD process, while practitioners are interested in deriving policies to facilitate teacher PD. The consensus emerging from the pool of literature is that teacher PD should be “individualized”: more focused on fostering teachers’ personal growth instead of enforcing “standard practices”. The Anglosphere has been leading in the domain of teacher PD, causing many regions to imitate its practices. Using documentary analysis, this paper reviews teacher PD policies in Hong Kong over the past forty years and compares them with practices typically adopted in the Anglosphere. The paper suggests that the PD policies of Hong Kong progressed from ‘solely teacher training’, to ‘emphasis on generic skills’, to ‘lifelong learning’. The concept of ‘Confucian Heritage Culture’ is used to explain the differences between the Angloshpere and Hong Kong in terms of PD practices. Implications for adapting teacher PD practices cross-culturally are discussed.
Caminos que se Consolidan en el Desarrollo Profesional Docente. ¿Están Presentes en España?
Authors: MARTÍN Elena
Published: July 2017

RESUMEN: El artículo tiene un doble objetivo. Por una parte, presentar un análisis de los principales rasgos que caracterizan los modelos y programas de Desarrollo Profesional Docente (DPD) considerados de mayor calidad hoy día. Este análisis se apoya en los artículos presentados en el monográfico, pero recoge también otros trabajos que complementan dicha perspectiva. Se constata que los ejes del cambio se articulan en torno al desarrollo a lo largo toda la carrera, la reflexión en comunidades de práctica que toman la escuela como unidad de referencia, y donde la voz de los alumnos va ganando presencia. Se destaca asimismo la necesidad de dar coherencia a las políticas de profesorado en el marco de las políticas globales de mejora de la calidad. El segundo objetivo consiste en valorar la situación del DPD en el sistema educativo español, tomando como criterio los ejes de análisis planteados. La comparación pone de manifiesto notables limitaciones, tanto desde el punto de vista de las actividades de formación del profesorado como del modelo global de desarrollo profesional docente.
Reducción de los síntomas de ansiedad y sensibilidad a la ansiedad mediante la aplicación de un programa de meditación mindfulness
Authors: YAGÜE, Laura , SÁNCHEZ-RODRÍGUEZ Ana I. , MAÑAS Israel , GÓMEZ-BECERRA Inmaculada , FRANCO Clemente
Published: July 2017

RESUMEN: El objetivo del presente estudio es examinar la eficacia de un programa de entrenamiento en mindfulness para reducir los niveles de ansiedad. La muestra estuvo constituida por 20 participantes aquejados de ansiedad con puntuaciones elevadas en ASI-3 y en la subescala de ansiedad del SCL-90. Se realizó un diseño cuasiexperimental de comparación de grupos con medición pretest-postest, con un grupo experimental y un grupo control con 10 participantes cada grupo. Como instrumentos de evaluación se utilizaron los cuestionarios ASI-3, MAAS y SCL-90. Los análisis estadísticos muestran una reducción en todas las dimensiones del factor Sensibilidad a la ansiedad y también en la subescala de ansiedad del Scl-90 una vez finalizada la intervención, así como una mejora en la capacidad de estar presentes o atención plena medida a través de la escala MAAS. Estos resultados son acordes con otras investigaciones donde se ha comprobado la eficacia de las técnicas de mindfulnessen la mejora de los síntomas de ansiedad.Improvement of the symptoms of anxiety and anxiety sensitivity through the application of a mindfulness meditationABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a training program mindfulness to reduce anxiety levels. The sample consisted of 20 participants suffering from anxiety and high scores on ASI-3 and subscale of anxiety from SCL-90. A quasi-experimental comparison group design with pretest-posttest measurement with an experimental group and a control group with 10 participants each group was performed. As instruments of assessment questionnaires ASI-3, MAAS, and SCL-90 were used. Statistical analyzes show a reduction in all in dimensions of anxiety sensitivity factor and anxiety subscale of the SCL-90 once the interventions as well as improvement in the ability to be present or mindfulness measured by the MAAS scale. The results are consistent with other research which has show the effectiveness of mindfulness techniques in improving the symptoms of anxiety. Keywords: Meditation; mindfulness; full awareness; anxiety; anxiety sensitivity.
La implementación de contenidos sobre diseño universal en ingeniería informática y arquitectura en España
Authors: SÁNCHEZ-FUENTES Sergio , DÍEZ-VILLORIA Emiliano
Published: July 2017

RESUMEN: En base a la legislación vigente, y por tanto, a la obligación que las universidades españolas tienen de enseñar contenidos relacionados con el diseño universal o diseño para todos en aquellas titulaciones que se relacionen con la participación de todos los ciudadanos en la sociedad, este trabajo tiene como objetivo fundamental hacer un análisis de cómo se está llevando a cabo este proceso en las titulaciones de ingeniería informática y arquitectura. Para ello, se ha contado con una muestra total de 159 guías docentes de asignaturas de ambas titulaciones de todas las universidades españolas. Los principales resultados del estudio demuestran que menos de la mitad de universidades estaría enseñando contenidos relacionados con el diseño universal y que existen un total de 59 titulaciones en las que se imparten contenidos relacionados con el diseño universal, aunque con diferencias significativas entre arquitectura e ingeniería informática. Finalmente, los autores discuten sobre la necesidad de cumplir la legislación vigente universitaria en la inclusión de contenidos relacionados con el diseño para todas las personas.The implementation of universal design content on computer engineering and architecture in SpainABSTRACT: Current education legislation in Spain ensures the participation of all citizens in society consequently, universities have to teach about universal design. This study focuses on the implementation of this process in the undergraduate degrees of computer engineering and architecture. A total sample of 159 academic guides from both degrees werea nalysed. The main results of the study show that less than half of the universities teach universal design and there are 59 degrees in which universal design is taught, albeit with significant differences between architecture and computer engineering. Finally, the authors discuss the need to comply with university legislation on including design-related content for everyone.
Revisión de las formas abreviadas de la Escala de Inteligencia de Wechsler para Adultos
Authors: ÚBEDA Raquel , FUENTES Inmaculada , DASÍ Carmen
Published: July 2017

RESUMEN: El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo presentar una revisión teórica de las principales formas abreviadas que han sido desarrolladas por varios autores a partir de las distintas versiones de la Escala de inteligencia de Wechsler para adultos que han ido surgiendo a lo largo del tiempo. El desarrollo de formas cortas ha ido creciendo en paralelo a la aparición de las nuevas versiones de la escala completa. Una forma abreviada permite estimar la capacidad intelectual con un tiempo de administración menor, por lo que puede ser de gran utilidad si el objetivo de evaluación es obtener una medida general de la capacidad intelectual.Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale: Review of short formsABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to present a theoretical review of the main short forms that have been developed by several authors based on different versions of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. The development of short forms has been growing parallel to the appearance of new versions of the full scale. A short form allows estimating the intellectual capacity of someone with less time of administration, which could be very useful if the assessment objective is to obtain an overall measure of intellectual capacity.
Codependency in families of alcohol and other drug users: is it in fact a disease?
Authors: Diehl Alessandra , da Silva Dalzira , Bosso Aline Tagliatti
Published: July 2017

O conceito de codependência, embora muito popular no meio clínico do campo das dependências químicas, segue sendo considerado um constructo muito criticado e controverso no meio científico. Nosso objetivo foi avaliar o estado da arte sobre o constructo de codependência de familiares de usuários de álcool e outras drogas quanto à etiologia e outros possíveis fatores relacionados. Tratase de uma revisão da literatura através da busca de artigos indexados em bases de dados, publicados nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol, utilizando-se os descritores codependência, transtornos relacionados ao uso de substâncias e família. Foram incluídos 16 artigos nesta revisão, os quais retratam que o conceito de codependência segue teorizado e pouco explorado de forma empírica. Tentativas de escalas de rastreio foram realizadas sem replicações de estudos de campo. De uma forma geral, aqueles que se autoidentificam como pessoas codependentes, uma vez que recebem suporte, relatam alguns benefícios positivos. O termo, mais do que um conceito psicológico de fato validado, parece representar um movimento social que deu empoderamento aos membros das famílias de usuários de álcool e outras drogas. Mais estudos de campo sobre a validação conceitual da codependência e os fatores a ela relacionados devem ser conduzidos, a fim de corroborar sua real utilidade clínica e ampliação de evidência da existência desse fenômeno.
The Tyrannies of Distance: From Cairns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Authors: Sherlock Pauline
Published: July 2017

Stand-up comedians need performance opportunities in order to hone their skills and develop confidence as performers. Living in Cairns, a long distance from a major comedy centre, poses problems in gaining practice and exposure as an emerging stand-up comedian. This article considers the process and outcomes of staging a stand-up comedy show in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival of 2015. The value of this experiment in providing performance opportunities which contribute to developing the skills and confidence of a stand-up comedian is explored. An auto ethnographic process has been utilised together with heuristic research to develop a case study. Observations are limited to the experiences of the researcher and the expressions, during interviews, of comedians. Staging the show in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival was challenging in many ways and expensive. The experience of being in Melbourne during the comedy festival, performing in varying situations and meeting with other comedians did provide valuable lessons, both positive and negative. This paper may serve to inform stand-up comedy performers from regional areas regarding staging a show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and of the benefits and hazards of doing so.
The Cyclone As Catalyst
Authors: Haring Ute , Sorin Reesa
Published: July 2017

Cyclones are endured, but often dreaded in tropical regions such as Far North Queensland. Memories, and often myth, of their destructive effects permeate written, visual and spoken text from and about this area. This paper presents findings from a qualitative research project which examined the impact of tropical north Queensland’s 2006 Cyclone Larry on children’s wellbeing, as expressed through their drawings and narratives, using Haring’s (2012) Content, Interpretive and Developmental (CID) method for analysis. This research is presented through the three stages of a cyclone: the lead up, landfall and finally the aftermath, or lessons learned. Experiences of children during these three stages, as conveyed in the publication, Cyclone Larry. Tales of survival from the children of North Queensland (Mothers Helping Others [MHO], 2006) are examined and discussed to present a broad perspective about how children express fear, resilience and hope for the future. In this study children are seen as active participants and not victims. Art and narratives give children a voice through which to express feelings, as well as being a tool for healing and encouraging children’s resilience. Findings to date suggest that children’s perspectives supply significant contributions to our understandings of natural disasters such as cyclones.
Notes on Contributors
Authors: Torre Stephen
Published: July 2017

Notes on contributors.
The Tarob and the Sacred Oath. Liminal Spirits and Stories Creating Heterotopic Spaces in Dusun Culture
Authors: Potter Martin
Published: July 2017

This article explores two stories told during the production of the transmedia documentary project Big Stories, Small Towns: Bongkud-Namaus in the Dusun villages of Bongkud and Namaus in Sabah, Malaysia. Both stories relate to hungry and sacred entities – an atomised, monstrous moon-eating spirit called the Tarob, and a sacred oath bound in blood, which eats anyone who breaks it. The article will introduce the Big Stories, Small Towns project, the process that underpins this project and the site of production in Sabah of one iteration of the Big Stories, Small Towns, before analysing heterotopic conceptions associated with aspects of folklore in the Southeast Asian region. Providing a theoretical framework that reflects upon a key text by Evans (1953) – an early translator of Dusun folklore for Western audiences – aspects of Dusun culture will be explored that illuminate details of the two case study stories. An historical and theoretical treatment of the stories will frame a fusion of transmedia and folklore in manifesting liminal beings to emergence. This fusion of transmedia and folklore facilitates representation and remediation of cultural identities, thus enabling a wider society – in this case Malaysian society – to develop a more nuanced cultural awareness of itself.
Trysts Tropiques: The Torrid Jungles of Science Fiction
Authors: Menadue Christopher B.
Published: July 2017

In science fiction magazines of the first half of the twentieth century, tropical environments are chaotic domains where civilised restrictions do not apply. Visitors who cross the boundary between civilisation and jungle exhibit carnal desires and violent behaviours in response to the opportunities and threats they encounter. Mysterious cities and settlements hidden in the jungle and inhabited by supernatural beings are a common feature of science fiction of  this period. The tropics are ‘torrid’ in both a human, emotional sense, as well as in the sense of Aristotle’s definition of a geographical area that is virtually uninhabitable due to the hostility of the climate (Physics, 362a33-362b29). However, by the end of  the century, the tropical jungle had been transformed in science fiction into something positive and less fearsome; a rich ecological reserve, endangered, and in need of preservation. Tropical science fiction narratives reflect a changing public understanding of the tropics, and illustrate the value of science fiction as a record of the history of changes in social and cultural values.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction (ARCS) terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Matematis berdasarkan Taksonomi Bloom Revisi
Authors: Yelma Sari Resti , Netriwati Netriwati , Intan Sari Fraulein
Published: July 2017

Abstract

Thinking mathematically is a way of thinking in accomplishing the task of mathematics both simple and complex. The things that happened in this research, learners less like math lesson, lack of patience of educator in guiding learners, and model of lesser learning that can cause low mathematical thinking ability of learners. Thinking mathematically in Bloom's taxonomy is important to improve low-level thinking to high-level thinking to solve fundamental problems to complex in mathematics. the aims of this study ie to determine think mathematically based on Bloom's taxonomy revision by using the model of learning attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction (ARCS) is better than using a conventional learning model. The sampling technique by purposive sampling. The validity test of the instrument using product moment formula. Reliability of test instruments using Alpha formula. The prerequisite test of variance analysis is liliefors test to know normality and Bartlett test to know homogeneity, then for hypothesis testing by t-test.
Pre-Service Teachers’ Tendencies and Perceptions towards Lifelong Learning
Authors: Pilli Olga , Sönmezler Ahmet , Göktan Necla
Published: July 2017

Lifelong learning is very important for teachers to revise their responsibilities and roles for teaching. The foundation of lifelong learning relies on one’s personal desire to improve themselves and their learning skills. Lifelong learning is infinite and there are no boundaries for lifelong learning. There are couple of concepts for lifelong learning which helps people to organize their self-learning and lifelong learning skills. Some of these concepts include self-determination on what to learn and evaluate the validity of the information that is determined for learning, a viable method on how to successfully learn and finally the assessment of the progress in learning. The aim of this research study is to investigate the pre-service teachers` tendencies and competencies on the qualifications for lifelong learning. It also tries to find out whether these tendencies and competencies differ between various departments and gender. As a research approach, a survey method is administrated to the 2nd year students studying in various departments at the Faculty of Education in Girne American University in the fall semester of 2016-2017 academic year. The research data is obtained from “Lifelong Learning Tendency Scale” and “Lifelong Learning Competence Scale” which will be analysed with respect to various departments and gender. The results will provide comprehensive understanding of the pre-service teachers` lifelong learning skills. Based on the analysed results, proper recommendations will be provided to the pre-service teachers to refine deficiencies in this field which will hopefully help to illuminate the future of lifelong learners and their learning skills.
PENGARUH ORIENTASI PELANGGAN, ORIENTASI PEMBELAJARAN DAN MOTIVASI INTRINSIK TERHADAP PENJUALAN ADAPTIF (Studi kasus PT. Oriflame Yogyakarta)
Authors: Wulandari Putri
Published: July 2017

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah : (1) Untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Orientasi Pelanggan terhadap Penjualan Adaptif PT. Oriflame Cabang Yogyakarta. (2) Untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Orientasi Pembelajaran terhadap Penjualan Adaptif PT. Oriflame Cabang Yogyakarta. (3) Untuk

mengetahui Pengaruh Motivasi Intrinsik terhadap Penjualan Adaptif PT. Oriflame Cabang Yogyakarta.

Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah metode sensus. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 50 respoden, dimana respondennya adalah tenaga penjual PT. Oriflame cabang Yogyakarta.Analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi berganda, uji F dan uji t dengan menggunakan progam komputer SPSS versi 16.0. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kualitas kinerja Oriflame yang diukur dengan variabel-variabel Oreintasi Pelanggan (X1), Orientasi Pembelajaran (X2) dan Motivasi intrinsik (X3) tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penjualan adaptif , diperoleh persamaan regresi sebagai berikut : Y=0,284X1+ 0,187 X2+ 0,052 X3, besarnya pengaruh secara bersama-sama dapat diketahui dari F hitung sebesar 2.600 dan nilai koefisien determinasinya (R²) sebesar 0,089, artinya variabel-variabel Orientasi Pelanggan (X1), Orientasi Pembelajaran (X2) dan Motivasi Intrinsik (X3) secara bersama-sama tidak berpengaruh terhadap penjualan adaptif sebesar 8,9% dan 91,1% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain. Besarnya pengaruh secara individual dapat diketahui dengan uji t menunjukkan signifikasi faktor-faktor kualitas kinerja yang

berpengaruh positif terhadap penjualan adaptif yaitu variabel orientasi pelanggan (X1) 0,048, Orientasi Pembelajaran (X2) 0,191, dan Motivasi intrinsik (X3) 0,709.

Kata kunci : Orientasi pelanggan, Orientasi pembelajaran, Motivasi intrinsik, Penjualan adaptif
PENGARUH KEPUASAN KERJA, MOTIVASI, DAN PERSEPSI ATAS DUKUNGAN ORGANISASIONAL TERHADAP KOMITMEN ORGANISASI GURU TAMAN KANAKKANAK DI KECAMATAN SANDEN, KABUPATEN BANTUL, YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Nurhayati Agustin Eka
Published: July 2017

The objective of this study was to explore the influence of job satisfaction, motivation and perceived organizational support on organizational commitment of kindergarten teachers in Sanden, Bantul, Yogyakarta.This research used quantitative approach with survey method in which questionnaire was used to gather the data. The main data of this research were gained from 85 respondents.

In this research, multiple regression was used to analyze the data to know the influence of job satisfaction, motivation, and perceived organizational support on organizational commitment. The multiple regression model Y=0,401X1+0,332X2+0,099X3, showed that the job

satisfaction influenced positively on organizational commitmentof kindergarten teachers (0,401). Motivation also influenced positively on organizational commitmentof kindergarten teachers (0,332). It was also found that perceived organizational support not influenced positively on organizational commitment (0,099).

Key words: job satisfaction, motivation, perceived organizational support, organizational commitment.
Penciptaan Nilai Tambah Perusahaan Melalui Akuisisi Pada Perusahaan Pengakuisisi Unilever Periode 2007-2014
Authors: Puspitasari Indra
Published: July 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh bukti empiris tentang penciptaan nilai tambah atas akuisi Sara Lee oleh Unilever. Kinerja keuangan akan dievaluasi berdasarkan nilai current ratio, cash ratio, total asset turnover, debt to equity ratio, net profit margin, rentabilitas ekonomi dan return on equity.

Dengan menggunakan teknik analisis berupa uji beda Wilcoxon sign test untuk melihat kebermaknaan perbedaan rasio Unilever, diperoleh perbedaan nilai rasio yang tidak berbeda secara statistik baik sebelum dan sesudah akuisisi. Hal ini menandakan tujuan akuisisi Unilever terhadap Sara Lee belum sepenuhnya tercapai,.

Kata Kunci: Liquiditas, leverage, Solvabilitas,
PERKEMBANGAN EFISIENSI PENGGUNAAN MODAL KERJA DALAM MENGHASILKAN LABA PADA TARAWANGSA WOOD INSTRUMENT PERIODE 2010-2014
Authors: Dahlia Dahlia
Published: July 2017

Financial or we can say working financial every company need working financial operations every day in order to fast, because of that company need to use the Working Capital Efficiency in order to be able to produce the optimal profit. So that the formulation of the problem in this research is how the developments in the Working Capital Usage Efficiency Produces Profit In Tarawangsa Wood Instrument period 2010-2014.

This research has the objective to determine developments in the Working Capital Efficiency Using Generate Profit On Wood Tarawangsa Wood Instruments. Current research variable Ratio, Return On Investment (ROI), Turnover Cash, Accounts Receivable Turnover,

turnover Inventory

From the analysis above use of working capital from 2010-2014 tends to rise (more efficient ) but is relatively slow , with the rate that is small efficiently too.

Keywords: Rentability, IEMK, Liquidity, Cash Turnover, Inventory Ratio, Cccounts

Receivable Turnover
ANALISIS PENGARUH KEPERCAYAAN, KEKUATAN MEREK (BRAND EQUITY), KEPUASAN DAN KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP
Authors: Pramono Yuniar Eko
Published: July 2017

This study aims to determine Is the confidence, the strength of the brand (brand equity), satisfaction and service quality significantly influence consumer purchasing decisions lightweight steel roof truss (Pryda) Raka Mitra Jaya CV and analyze which of the dominant variable influencing consumer purchasing decisions. The population in this study is a customer CV. Raka Mitra Jaya taken as many as 63 respondents using simple random sampling technique sampling technique based on respondents who had ever bought a product steel roof truss (Pryda) CV Raka Mitra Jaya. Based on the research results, obtained the following regression equation: Y = 0,136X1 + 0,177X2 + 0,107X3 + 0,062X4. Based on statistical data analysis, indicators in this study are valid and are reliable variables. In the analytical testing validity, reliability and regression analysis. Calculation or testing the hypothesis by using statistical computer program SPSS 17.00. Individual sequence of each

variable is the variable most influential brand power with a regression coefficient of 0.177, confidence with a regression coefficient of 0.136, satisfaction with a regression coefficient of 0.107 and quality service with a regression coefficient of 0.062. This research is the dominant variable is the strength of the brand, with the results of the regression of 0.177. The research results that all independent variable positive and significant impact on purchasing decisions through F test.

Keywords: confidence, strength of the brand (brand equity), satisfaction, quality service and purchasing decisions
PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN PRODUK, KEPERCAYAAN, PERSEPSI HARGA, DAN RISIKO YANG DIMILIKI TERHADAP MINAT BELI PRODUK TONGSIS “TONGKAT NARSIS” DI PAMERAN GADGET JOGJA EXPO CENTER (JEC)
Authors: Kinanthi Atika Putri
Published: July 2017

The purpose of this study was to describe product knowledge, trust, perceived price and perceived risk on the purchasing intention of Tongsis “Tongkat Narsis” in gadget exhibition Jogja Expo Center (JEC). This study classified as a insidental sampling reseach. Thew population is 100. Data collection using a questionnaire, while data analysis techniques using multiple regression analysis by T-Test, and the classical assumption test of normality test, heteroscedasticity and multicollinearity test.

The result showed the multiple linear regression model is Y= -0,227XI+0,084X2+0,212X3-0,071X4+e. That is, product knowledge (X1), Trust (X2), Perceived price (X3), and perceived risk (X4) ontributes greatly to the purchasing intention. The magnitude of the effect seen from the detemination coefficient (. Value of the determinant

coefficient (. The result show that the coefficient determinant of product knowledge, Trust, Perceived Price and Perceived Risk have a positif influence on purchasing intention by 6,32% and the remaining 93,7% is influenced by other factors.

Keywords: product knowledge, Trust, Perceived Price, Perceived Risk and Purchasing Intention.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN MOTIVASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP PRESTASI KARYAWAN PT ASURANSI GENERALLI YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Kalsum Umi
Published: July 2017

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Kepemimpinan terhadap Prestasi karyawan PT. Asuransi Generalli yogyakarta. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh Motivasi terhadap prestasikaryawan PT. Asuransi Generalli yogyakarta. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh Lingkungan kerja terhadap Prestasi karyawan PT. Asuransi Generalli yogyakarta. Untuk mengetahui variabel yang paling dominan pengaruhnya terhadap prestasi karyawan PT. Asuransi Generalli yogyakarta.

Hasil pengujian persamaan Y hipotesis 1 menunjukkan bahwa Nilai signifikansi dari variabel kepemimpinan (X1) adalah 0,733 yang berarti bahwa model tidak signifikan karena signifikansi > 0,05. Dengan demikian Ha ditolak dan Ho diterima. Oleh karena itu, dapat diartikan bahwa kepemimpinan tidak berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap prestasi karyawan. Hipotesis 2 menunjukkan bahwa motivasi

(X2) adalah sebesar .000 sehingga dapat dikatakan model ini signifikan karena signifikansi < 0,05. Dengan demikian, Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Hal ini dapat diartikan bahwa Motivasi kerja berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap prestasi karyawan. Hipotesis 3 lingkungan kerja (X3) sebesar 0,456 sehingga dapat dikatakan model ini tidak signifikan karena signifikansi < 0,05. Dengan demikian, Ho diterima dan

Ha ditolak. Hal ini dapat diartikan bahwa lingkungan kerja berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap prestasi karyawan. Hasil uji F dengan sifnifikansi 0.0001 karena probabilitas lebih kecil dari 0.05 maka model regresi dapat digunakan untuk memprediksi prestasi kerja (Y). Ini menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh kepemimpinan, motivasi kerja, dan lingkungan kerja secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap prestasi

karyawan PT. Asuransi Generalli yogyakarta.

Kata kunci : Kepemimpinan, motivasi, lingkungan kerja, prestasi karyawan.