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ANALYSIS OF DL--TOCOPHEROL AS ANTIOXIDANT ON MALONDIALDEHYDE LEVEL IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH -THALASSEMIA MAJOR
Authors: Rismayanti Levana , Yulistiani Yulistiani , Andarsini Mia Ratwita , Qibtiyah Mariyatul
Published: December 2017

Thalassemia is a hereditary form of anemia that affects the synthesis of hemoglobin. The management of therapy in patients with b-thalassemia major which patients should receive continuous blood transfusions and increased iron absorption from the digestive tract causes excess iron in the body. This will lead to an increase of free iron level that triggers Radical Oxygen Species (ROS). Increased level of ROS can initiate lipid peroxidation which used as an indicator of oxidative stress in cells and tissues and produce reactive carbonyl, mainly malondialdehyde (MDA). Thus, MDA measurement is widely used as an indicator of lipid peroxidation. On the other hand, the risk of oxidative damage can be reduced by antioxidant, one of them is Vitamin E that is a fat-soluble vitamin with high potential antioxidant. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of the dl-a-tocopherol (Vitamin E) administration on decrease of MDA serum level on pediatric patients with b-thalassemia major. This was a longitudinal observational study design for one group without comparison was conducted to examine the use of vitamin E to decreased MDA serum level on children patients with b-thalassemia major. The inclusion criteria were patients who rely on blood transfusions, patients who received only one type of iron chelating agents during the study period, the clinical condition is stable, agrees, and has completed the informed consent. In the course of the study of 21 patients there were variations in patient compliance in taking vitamin E tablet dosage 200 IU once-daily for one month: only 11 out of 21 patients consumed 30 tablets of vitamin E 200 IU (total dose of 6000 IU) in the 1-month study, and only data from those 11 samples will be analysed further. MDA serum level was measured pre- and post-administration of vitamin E and patient’s characteristics of subjects was obtained for additional information. Pre-administration of vitamin E, serum level of MDA was 1239.4 ± 502.55 ng/mL with a range of 216.95 to 2297.3 ng/mL, whereas in the group post administration of vitamin E, MDA serum level was 786.49 ± 704.88 ng/mL with a range of 6.5380 to 1958.6 ng/mL. In conclusion, there was no significant difference in MDA serum level in the group pre- and post- administration of vitamin E (p = 0.15).
ANALYSIS OF NACL-MANNITOL HYDRATION ON RENAL FUNCTION OF HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING HIGH-DOSE CISPLATIN CHEMOTHERAPY COMBINATION
Authors: Desiani Ekanita , Suharjono Suharjono , Yulistiani Yulistiani , Susilo Dwi Hari
Published: December 2017

Cisplatin is one of platinum cytostatic drug for the medication of solid cancers, one of which is head and neck cancer. Adverse event that resulted during drug treatment was acute or chronic nephrotoxicity. Cisplatin concentration in proximal tubular epithelial cells is about 5 times the serum concentration. Platinum exposure on renal tubular cells bonding covalent complex which stimulate production of inflammatory factors that lead to apoptosis and necrosis cell. Cisplatin nephrotoxicity can be prevented by aggressive hydration or alternate method of administration. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of NaCl-Mannitol hydration on renal function of head and neck cancer patients receiving cisplatin 100 mg/m2 chemotherapy combination with 5FU or paclitaxel. This was a cohort, prospective, and observational study to analyze renal function of head and neck cancer patients receiving cisplatin 100 mg/m2 chemotherapy combination with 5FU or paclitaxel. Inclusion criteria were BUN 7-18 mg/dl and serum creatinine < 2 mg/dl of any cycle. All patients received infuse NaCl-Mannitol hydration with term that provided in Surgeon Departement of Dr. Soetomo General Hospital. Data obtained were BUN, SCr, and eClCr Cockroft-Gault, each was measured pre- and post-hydration. In cisplatin and 5FU chemotherapy combination value BUN pre-hydration (11,99 + 4,62) mg/dl, value BUN post-hydration (12,14 + 4,74) mg/dl and value serum creatinine pre-hydration (0,97 + 0,34) mg/dl, value serum creatinine post-hydration (1,02 + 0,37) mg/dl. Meanwhile to the combination of cisplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy, value BUN pre-hydration (10,19 + 2,58) mg/dl, value of BUN post-hydration (10,43 + 2,31) mg/dl and value of serum creatinine post- hydration (0,98 + 0,26) mg/dl. In conclusion, NaCl-Mannitol hydration administration is adequate which is shown by BUN and serum creatinine in pre- and post-hydration data within normal limits.
POTENCY OF CV12 ACUPUNCTURE AS OBESITY PREVENTION THROUGH MODULATION OF  AND  ESTROGEN RECEPTORS EXPRESSION ON THE ADIPOSE TISSUE OF OVARIECTOMIZED MICE
Authors: Rejeki Purwo Sri , Wiyasihati Sundari Indah , Atika Atika
Published: December 2017

This study aims to determine the potency of CV 12 acupuncture as prevention of weight gain in ovariectomizedmice (OVX). Female mice strain BALB/c, 28 mice, 3-4 weeks, 25-35 grams were divided into four groups; namely K1 (n = 8, sham and vehiculum injection), K2 (n = 8, OVX and vehiculum injection), K3 (n = 7, OVX and injection of estrogen intraperitoneal 10 mg/kg/day) and K4 (n = 6, OVX and CV12 acupuncture with a frequency of 2 Hz in 10 mA of continuous spike current wave).Injection and acupuncture given every day for four weeks. Weight change in K1 (0.75 ± 2.8) grams, K2 (2.71 ± 2.4) grams, K3 (0.71 ± 0.95) g and K4 (0.93 ± 2.40) gram with a significant difference in the K2 and K4 (p = 0.011). a receptor expression in K1 (12.25 ± 2.96), K2 (5.43 ± 2.64), K3 (18.86 ± 1.57), K4 (17 ± 2.00) with a significant difference to the K2 K1, K3 and K4 with p<0.05. b receptor expression in K1 (11.38 ± 1.92), K2 (4 ± 1.41), K3 (16.86 ± 1.86), K4 (14.17 ± 5.24) with significantly different a receptor expression in visceral fat mass on the group K2 to K1, K3 and K4 with p<0.05. CV 12 acupuncture increases the expression of a and b estrogen receptor in visceral adipose tissue of OVX mice equivalently and able to prevent the increase of weight due to the estrogen withdrawal. This point could potentially be used as one of the management ofobesity prevention in menopause.
EFFECT OF ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE QUALITY OF DNA FROM EARPHONE SWAB BY OBSERVING MITOCHONDRIAL DNA [mtDNA] D-LOOP REGION OF 126 bp (HVS II, nt 34-159) AND 143 bp (HVS I, nt 16268-16410)
Authors: Yudianto Ahmad , Margaret Nola
Published: December 2017

The objects contained in crime scene and its surroundings have significance in the examination of forensic identification. The most commonly used specimens in the examination for identification are blood/blood spots, semen patches, vaginal swabs, buccal swabs and bones, including items often used by the perpetrator/victim the last time. For example, a mobile phone hearing aid (headset/earphone). In the use of earphones attached to the outer ear skin so it is suspected there is a serumen attached to the tool. One factor that can affect the quality of DNA is the prolonged exposure. Until now in Indonesia the effect of long exposure to room temperature on the quality of DNA on the DNA material of earphone swabs through DNA analysis has not been widely known. The type of study was laboratory experimental. Used earphones are exposed at room temperature within 1, 7, 14 and 20 days. The results of this study indicate that the environmental effect, ie the duration of exposure, affects the decrease in DNA content significantly from day 1 to 20. Detection of PCR mtDNA D-Loop HVS I visualization results 143 bp nt: 16268 16410 shows positive detection results (+) Only at day 1 exposure to room temperature [4 sample/66,67%] and day 7 [3 sample/50%]. Visualization of PCR results mtDNA D-Loop HVS II 126bp nt: 34 -159 was performed on day 1 day room exposure [2 sample/33,37%] and day 7 [6 sample/100%]. Conclusion, the duration of exposure to room temperature affect the quality of DNA from earpiece swab material. Decreased levels of earphones DNA swabs showed a significance value (p <0.005) against the effect of long time exposure to room temperature.
EFFECT OF DEACETYLATION DEGREES VARIATION ON CHITOSAN NERVE CONDUIT FOR PERIPHERAL NERVE REGENERATION
Authors: Qulub Fitriyatul , Widiyanti Prihartini , Maulida Hendita Nur , Indrio Ludita Woro , Wijayanti Tia Rahayu
Published: December 2017

Broken nerves could regenerate when exposed to simple injuries by using a nerve conduit that has appropriate physiological and mechanical ability to support the nerves regeneration around the fissure of trauma. One of the biopolymer for the conduit composition is chitosan because it is biocompatible, biodegradable, non-toxic, and has similarity structure as natural glycosaminoglycans. The aim of research is to synthesize chitosan with variation of Degrees of Deacetylation (DD) and characterize the DD influence on mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Research design is prospective observational. Chitosan was treated with a decrease in the DD method and an increase in the temperature with the strength of alkaline solution, which was NaOH solution with concentrations of 5%, 20%, 35%, and 50% within 2 hours with a heating temperature of 95°C. The results of each DD variation were 23.24, 46.55, 53.48, and 55.06. It was characterized by tensile test with tensile strength values of 0.25 - 1.18 MPa. The degradation test results tend to decrease with the increasing concentration of NaOH proving that samples are biodegradable. The surface morphology of samples shows a pore range of 61.52 μm - 220.3 μm. The best result is the chitosan sample with 35% NaOH because due to the tensile characteristic and a pore in accordance with normal standard. Tensile strength is around 0.41 MPa - 3.69 MPa and pore size around 40 μm – 250 μm to accelerate nerve regeneration. The results are expected to provide alternative solution of nerve conduit development for peripheral nerve defects.
CORRELATION BETWEEN LDL, HDL, AND TRIGLYCERIDE CONDITIONS WITH BODY FAT PERCENTAGE OF UNIVERSITAS PADJADJARAN PROFESSORS
Authors: Saputra Yosi Wailan , Miftahurachman Miftahurachman , Lubis Leonardo
Published: December 2017

Elderly is a problem that may disrupt the balance of various molecules in the body, especially fat molecules, which may result in the emergence of various diseases so that blood fat and adipose level examinations need to be done regularly and periodically as an effort of early detection. This study aimed to find correlation between Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), and triglyceride with body fat percentage among professors in Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) who were mostly in elderly age. This study was a linear regression analytical study conducted on 52 Unpad professors (♂ 75%, ♀ 25%) based on data of LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels obtained through laboratory examination, as well as body fat percentage data by using Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA). The correlation between low density lipoprotein (LDL), High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), and triglyceride with body fat percentage in male professors group was R2=0.072; P>0.05 and in female was R2=0.028; P>0.05. As a conclusion, there was no correlation between Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), and triglyceride with body fat percentage in Unpad professors.
LIFE QUALITY AMONG ELDERLY WITH OBESITY IN OUTPATIENT CLINIC, DR. SOETOMO HOSPITAL, SURABAYA
Authors: Kurniawati Patricia Maria , Laswati Hening Laswati
Published: December 2017

Obesity is one of the chronic diseases that may have significant impact and affect the quality of life, especially in elderly who already have multidimensional problems. This study aimed to provide information about the influence of obesity in elderly on every component of his quality of life by using the SF-36 quality of life. This study was conducted on 105 patients in outpatient Medical Rehabilitation, Geriatrics and Diabetes at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya. Patients aged 60-75 years, consisting of 62 men and 43 women. The number of patients with obesity was 49 persons (46.7%) with an average body mass index (BMI) of 27.16 kg / m2. Whereas, non-obese patients were 56 persons (53.3%) with an average BMI of 21.23 kg/m2. In conclusion, there was no significant difference in the SF-36 life quality of obesity and non-obesity groups after being analyzed using t-test.
Effect of aggregates with high gypsum content on the performance of concrete
Authors: Shaheen Yousry B. I. , Eid Fatma M. , Mahmoud Eng Eman
Published: December 2017

Sulfates in fine aggregate are a major problem when it exists in excessive amount especially in the Middle East and Iraq. Most of sulfate salts in fine aggregate are composed of calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium sulfates. Calcium sulfates is the most common salt present in fine aggregate. It is usually finding as gypsum. It is difficult to obtain the specific sulfates content in fine aggregate within standard specifications. This research was conducted to investigate the effect of adding different contents of gypsum to fine aggregate as a replacement by weight on some properties of two types of concrete {self-compacted concrete (SCC) and high strength concrete (HSC)}. In these work three bases mixes of each type of concrete are used: mixes with different contents of metakaolin, mixes with different contents of gypsum and mixes incorporating different contents of metakaolin and gypsum. This study is devoted to determine the allowable content of sulfates in fine aggregate. Three levels of gypsum were tested (0.5, 1, 1.5) % by weight of fine aggregate and three levels of metakaolin were tested (5, 10, 15) % by the weight of cement. The experimental program is devoted to produce concrete with different levels of metakaolin and gypsum and determine its mechanical properties such as compressive strength and splitting tensile strength. The results arrived from this work show that the optimum gypsum content was 1.5% by weight of fine aggregates for mixes of SCC which gives increases in compressive strength and tensile strength, and 1% gypsum for mixes of HSC, results showed also that the metakaolin improved the properties of the two types of concrete and increased the loss which caused by sulfates. The best mix ever in SCC is 1% gypsum with 5% metakaolin, and 1% gypsum with 10% metakaolin for HSC.
THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF PEDAGOGICAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TEACHER AND STUDENTS
Authors: Akhmad I. M.
Published: December 2017

In the article various approaches of professional culture structure studying of teacher’s communications are considered. There are given characteristics of different types of communication between teacher and student. Pedagogical dialog is viewed as a specific process of relationships and attitude as it is given by psychologist V.A. Kan-Kalik. His ideas are closely examined in connection with the main functions of interaction of the subjects of the pedagogical process being summarized and analyzed along with optimal pedagogical communication. The responsibility of culture of socially responsible decisions and actions is put on educational establishments. Then the article goes about types of communication in accordance with the classification proposed by A.A. Leontiev. Pedagogical tact is an important and vital issue that should be taught and dealt with at the early stages of teaching future educators, starting from youth age.The idea being discussed is self-assertion as a universal sign of communication. A. V. Mudrik points out that this feature is of great importance and significance for pedagogical communication. Cultural habits and needs are vital for making the relationships between teacher and students, these components are determining the rhythm of human activity, the development of their aptitudes, interests and artistic inclinations.
STYLING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE IN GERMAN & UKRAINIAN LANGUAGES
Authors: Bashuk N. P.
Published: December 2017

The article compares the structure of business correspondence between German and Ukrainian languages. Business correspondence is instrumental in establishing official, business and partner contacts between government institutions and private companies alike. It is also a major factor in building relationships between individuals. Business correspondence in Germany is defined by German Industry Standards (DIN 5008, 676) and has more requisite elements than it does in Ukraine. The differences lie in the format and placement of the date, the main text of German letter being divided into three parts versus two parts in Ukrainian, the signature in German letter is placed above the name of the author while Ukrainian letter has it across from author's name. Ukrainian business letter does not call for specify its subject before the salutation. Common to both German and Ukrainian business letters is the use of a certain minimum of set expressions and stock phrases predicated upon a limited number of standard aspects of business writing which tend to be highly repetitive (letter of notification, request, proposal, demand, refusal, agreement). Covered herein are main types of German business letters (corporate partnership request letter, inquiry letter, business proposal letter, marketing letter, repeat offer letter, order letter, refusal letter, complaint letter, reminder letter), their characteristic features and typical stock phrases and set expressions. A grammatical analysis shows that business correspondence is marked by prevalence of present tense, more frequent use of active voice over passive, rather frequent occurrence of infinitive constructs with "zu" and imperative mood, rather infrequent occurrence of subordinate clauses - mainly noun, adjective and conditional clauses. Recent times are marked by a substantial reduction in use of subjunctive mood Konjunktiv II.
THE ROLE OF THE NEWEST INTERACTIVE DISTANCE TECHNOLOGIES IN FORMATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE SOCIOCULTURAL COMPETENCE OF PART-TIME STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Gryshchenko Ya. S. , Sydorenko I. A.
Published: December 2017

The present article is devoted to the determination of the role of the newest interactive distance technologies in the formation of foreign language sociocultural competence of the part-time technical students. At the beginning of the article the quantitative indexes of time intended for the individual work in the form of tutorial via the Internet, classroom tutorial and on-line conferences are presented. The article introduces the detailed review of interactive methods of learning which can be applied during distant teacher-student cooperation at the intersession period. The analysis of means of teacher-student communication through the Internet is also carried out, in frames of which two kinds of communication (on-line and off-line) are considered. To the first category communication by means of the electronic correspondence, exchange of personal points of view at forums, blogging, communication via teacher’s Web page (site) are referred. The latter includes correspondence with the help of ICQ, Quip, Skype and communication through the Webinar system, the notion of which is assiduously studied in our research. The practical part encompasses the results of the experiment conducted with the students of Welding faculty, Faculties of Physical Engineering and Chemical Technology on the platform of Mikogo on the topic “World Famous Inventors and Inventions”. At the final part of the article we made the general conclusion that the Webinar is really an effective tool to form the foreign language sociocultural competence of part-time students in higher technical institutions. As the prospect of our further investigation the following is defined: carrying out the experiments with greater quantity of participants and more detailed revision of possibilities of Webinar platforms employment while foreign language learning.
SPECIFIC FEATURES OF COMPETENT-BASED APPROACH INTRODUCTION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING/LEARNING PROCESS IN NON-LINGUISTIC HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS OF UKRAINE
Authors: Zuyenok I. I. , Isakova M. L. , Petrova O. V.
Published: December 2017

The purpose of the article is to study specific features of introducing competence-based approach in the process of teaching and learning foreign languages under current conditions. The results are obtained with the following research methods: experimental research and empirical methods,  while researching modern concepts in foreign language education and creating our own understanding of communicative language competence and its components, standard methods of survey used in social research for gathering qualitative and quantitative data, while studying current situation in foreign language education and evaluating the results of introducing changes from the perspective of the stakeholders involved (feedback, interviewing, observations are included).  The main characteristics and principles of competence-based  approach to language teaching being introduced in non-linguistic higher educational establishments are examined. Its pros and cons as well as the positive experience of its implementing in the National Mining University (Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine) are analysed. Special attention is drawn to changes in the role of teachers and students in education and the English-speaking classroom in particular. The results of changes triggered by introduction of competence-based approach are analysed and evaluated taking into consideration the information from various sources and a case study for the National Mining University.  Data analysis proves evidence of positive changes in foreign language education in the Ukrainian universities, and introduction of modern approaches to teaching/learning languages focused on learning process. Recommendations are given on how to improve foreign language education by introducing e-learning in teaching/learning process.
THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Authors: Chebotarova I. G.
Published: December 2017

The article deals with psychological aspects in the process of foreign language mastering. It studies the role of Psychology in education and its relationship with Pedagogy and Linguistics. The article presents some historical facts of applying psychological theories in foreign language teaching underlining the importance of a teacher’s professional language competence, factors of accounting of educational subject particularities and individual peculiarities of learners, especially motivation in learning foreign languages. This article gives psychological and pedagogical analysis of education with the main factors and components. The paper presents the definition of Pedagogical psychology, its close relationship with developmental and age psychology. The author defines the main parts of Pedagogical psychology and shows the significance of Educational psychology in the teaching process and its role in the foreign language mastering. The article gives its interrelation with other disciplines. The author underlines the significance of theories of human development for educational psychology and analyzes the main stages in the organization of work of every teacher. The role of two main aspects in the process of teaching – teaching and educating that are closely interconnected is considered. The paper presents the characteristic of the stages in the process of improving the intelligence of teaching.
PRINCIPLES OF LEXICAL MINIMUM SELECTION FOR TEACHING GENERAL TECHNICAL ENGLISH TO ENGINEERING STUDENTS
Authors: Yaroshenko O. L.
Published: December 2017

The article covers problems related to selecting lexical material for teaching engineers-to-be and surveys the history of the problem. It contains the definition of the "lexical minimum" as a term, and analyses principles of selecting the lexical minimum based both on topics covered by English for Technical Purposes program and requirements for the B2+ level which is the target level of studying English during the first two years on technical faculties. The article explains the importance of selecting the lexical minimum as it makes up the base for exercises used to form lexical competence in reading, speaking, listening, writing and translating. The absence of the lexical minimum makes it much more difficult for a teacher to control and evaluate the formation of the foreign language competence. Taking into account that selection of lexical minimum must be carried out with consideration of many factors (such as program requirements, learning environment and language skills) and certain principles and procedures, it is necessary to draw up an algorithm of actions to select lexical units. The article has four parts: an introduction explaining the topicality, aims and objectives of the article, two parts with the main research material and conclusions.
Behind the Volatility Index Levels: The Paradox of 2016
Authors: Hancock G. D.
Published: December 2017

The low 2016 volatility index levels present a paradox in light of previous research suggesting periods of uncertainty and negative news events should reflect higher VIX levels. This study uses daily data for the VIX, VIX futures and the VVIX, to examine the information content of variations in the natural logarithmic changes in the index levels relative to 12 other parallel time periods encompassing 2004-2016. Straight-forward variation and predictive tests are constructed to determine signs of unusual market volatility behavior. The results reveal strong evidence of unusual volatility behavior during the 2016 election period, pocked by frequent periods of abnormal returns. The 2016 VIX levels alone are shown to be insufficient to draw conclusions regarding investor sentiment.
MODERNIDAD INVIABLE
Authors: Trigo Pedro
Published: December 2017

RESUMEN: Ponemos el núcleo de la modernidad en el descubrimiento de la individualidad, entendido como un proceso emancipatorio respecto de las co­lectividades que pautaban su vida. Sus dos modos básicos, en pugna constante, serían desarrollar su individualidad autárquicamente o entenderse como un ser humano, autónomo y único, pero referido a la única humanidad. Parecería que se ha impuesto el individualista, objetivando su dominio en los sistemas económico y político, pretendidamente autoconstruidos y autorregulados. Siempre hubo cristianos modernos, pero debieron soportar la contradicción de la institución eclesiástica. El Vaticano II discernió que el ser humano es histórico y que al hacer la historia se hace a sí mismo; reconoció que los bienes civilizatorios propician la vida humana, pero no equivalen al desarrollo propiamente humano. Sólo éste es escatológico. La responsabilidad ante los hermanos y la historia, que se ejerce en la encarnación solidaria, es el nuevo humanismo. La superación de la modernidad se da en el paso del individuo solo o en relación, al ser humano constitutivamente relacional, que se hace persona al actuar como hijo y hermano desde su insobor­nable individualidad.ABSTRACT: We put the core of Modernity in the emerging phenomena of indi­viduality, understood as a process of emancipation from the ruling groups. Its two ways, always in tension, would be to develop an individuality autocratically or to understand the individual as a unique and autonomous human being, but only in reference to humankind. It looks like that the individualist model has imposed itself dominating the economical and political systems, supposedly self-made and self-regulated. Modern christians have always existed, but they had always to deal with the contradiction of the Church as institution. The Vatican II discerned that the human being is historical and while making history we form themselves; rec­ognized that the civilizing benefits propitiate human life, but they do not equate to true human development. This is only eschatological. The responsibility towards brothers and history, that we perform in our caring incarnation, is the new hu­manism. We go beyond modernity when we pass from the individual alone or in relation to humankind intrinsically relational, that becomes a person by acting as a son and brother while anchored in indelible individuality.
O DESAFIO DA MODERNIDADE À FILOSOFIA
Authors: Oliveira Manfredo Araújo de
Published: December 2017

RESUMO: O artigo considera a Modernidade primeiramente como a grande transformação na configuração das sociedades ocidentais hoje em processo de universalização. Estas sociedades articulam uma grande utopia: a de um mundo completamente produzido pelo ser humano em que poderá encontrar a satisfação de suas necessidades e sua felicidade como ser plenamente autônomo. Em tudo isto está implícita uma visão da natureza, do ser humano e em última instância do ser em seu todo que é o tema próprio da filosofia tematiza. Aqui nosso interesse tem como objetivo tematizar estas concepções básicas, ou seja, a metafísica aqui implicada que é o desafio mais radical. Nosso tempo é um tempo marcado por uma profunda tensão: de um lado, uma crítica radical à modernidade hegemônica nos últimos séculos e a seus efeitos perversos; de outro, um refazer-se também radical de uma modernidade que se apresenta como o único futuro desejável para a humanidade. O artigo tenta tematizar os grandes desafios que esta concepção da realidade em seu todo e especificamente do ser humano atualmente levantam para a vida humana com consequências graves para as religiões e suas teologias.ABSTRACT: The article considers the Modernity first at all as the great transfor­mation in the configuration of the Western societies, today in process of universa­lization. These societies articulate a great utopia: a world completely produced by the human being in which it can find the satisfaction of its needs and happiness as a fully autonomous being. In all of this is implicit a vision of nature, the human being and, ultimately, of the being in its wholeness that is the proper subject of philosophy. Our interest here is to thematize the basic concepts implied, i.e. the metaphysics involved here, which is the most radical challenge. Our time is marked by a deep tension: on one side, a radical criticism to the hegemonic modernity in the last centuries and its perverse effects; on the other, a radical remake of a modernity that presents itself as the only desirable future for humanity. The article aims to thematize the major challenges of this conception of reality and human being currently pose to human life with serious consequences for religions and their theologies.
ESSA ECONOMIA MATA (EG, 53): CRÍTICA TEOLÓGICA DO CAPITALISMO INVIÁVEL
Authors: Gasda Élio Estanislau
Published: December 2017

RESUMO: O texto analisa a dimensão socioeconômica e política da modernidade. A modernidade tem no sistema capitalista seu principal motor. Nenhuma inter­pretação da modernidade pode desconsiderar o capitalismo. Sua inviabilidade será demonstrada através de uma abordagem crítica de seus elementos essen­ciais: acumulação ilimitada de capital/riqueza, exploração do trabalho humano e devastação da natureza, como também sua fundamentação teórica (liberalismo) e o papel do Estado. Essa aproximação servirá de base para uma leitura teológica da inviabilidade do capitalismo.ABSTRACT: The text analyses the socioeconomic and political dimension of mo­dernity. Modernity has its driving force in the capitalist system. No interpretation of modernity can disregard capitalism. Its infeasibility will be shown through a critical study of its essential elements: unlimited accumulation of capital/wealth, exploitation of human labor and the devastation of nature; as well as its theoretical framework (liberalism) and the role of the State. This approach will serve as the base for a theological reading of the infeasibility of capitalism.
FRANCISCO Y LA TEOLOGIA DE LA CULTURA: DISCERNIMIENTO SOBRE VIOLENCIA-MISERICORDIA EN LA MODERNIDAD POSTSECULAR
Authors: Cuda Emilce
Published: December 2017

RESUMEN: El discurso pastoral del Papa Francisco representa una teología de la cultura situada que llama a discernir sobre violencia-misericordia. El Papa denuncia los resultados del sistema y ataca sus causas. Comprenderlo implica una reflexión académica interdisciplinar sobre las características de la cultura actual que actúan como condición del discernimiento. Reflexionando de manera situada, se observan cambios tecnológicos significativos en los medios de comunicación que generan transformaciones en la cultura de un Estado moderno que aún continua pero que, en el siglo XXI, da signos de un giro postsecular donde lo político requiere nuevamente de lo teológico, no ya como fundamento sino como pensamiento crítico que tienda a desacralizar dioses mortales. Se presentarán, en un intento de diálogo interdisciplinario, los puntos de vista de cuatro autores: Antonio Spadaro SJ y su noción de cultura ciberespacial desterritorializada; Giacomo Marramao y su noción de postsecularismo y constitución de identidad; Miguel Yañez SJ y su interpretación de pobreza como violencia; y Luis Sarasa SJ con su lectura bíblica de la reconciliación en la tensión del conflicto.ABSTRACT: The pastoral discourse of Pope Francis represents a theology of the culture situated that calls to discern on violence-mercy. The Pope denounces the results of the system and attacks its causes. To understand it implies an interdis­ciplinary academic reflection on the characteristics of the current culture that act as a condition of discernment. Reflecting in a situated way, there are significant technological changes in the media that generate transformations in the culture of a modern state that still continues but which, in the 21st century, shows signs of a postsecular turn where the political again requires theological, not as a foundation but as critical thinking that tends to desacralize mortal gods. In an attempt for interdisciplinary dialogue, the views of four authors will be presented: Antonio Spadaro SJ and his notion of deterritorialized cyberspace culture; Giacomo Mar­ramao and his notion of postsecularism and constitution of identity; Miguel Yañez SJ and his interpretation of poverty as violence; and Luis Sarasa SJ with his biblical reading of reconciliation in the tension of conflict.
QUEM ESTÁ NO COMANDO? NEUROCIÊNCIA, RESSONÂNCIA E DESAFIOS PARA A TEOLOGIA
Authors: Sinner Rudolf Von
Published: December 2017

RESUMO: A relação entre corpo e alma ou entre corpo, alma e espírito é um pro­blema antigo da antropologia, inclusive na teologia cristã. A questão continua em pauta hoje diante de novas descobertas e teorias nas neurociências. Praticamente migrou para a discussão da relação entre cérebro e mente. Hoje é consenso bastante amplo que quem comanda o corpo é o cérebro. Se aceitarmos isto, quem está no comando do cérebro? Sou eu, em primeira pessoa, minha alma, minha mente? Ou seria “ele”, em terceira pessoa, nosso próprio cérebro me determinando? E como ficaria na segunda pessoa – o ser humano como estando em relação a Deus a quem o chama de “tu”? Querendo superar preconceitos contra uma neurociên­cia determinista e uma teologia despreocupada com a ciência – e estas próprias posições, onde são defendidas –, o presente artigo procura tratar da condição humana em sua liberdade sempre precária e tolhida. Recorrendo à abordagem neurobiológica e psiquiátrica de Joachim Bauer, argumenta pela importância das relações do ser humano com o outro, com Deus e com o mundo, numa forma de ressonância (Hartmut Rosa). ABSTRACT: The relationship between body and soul or between body, soul and spirit is an ancient problem of anthropology, and also of Christian theology. In view of present day discoveries and new neuroscientific theories, the issue poses itself afresh. It practically migrated to the discussion of the relationship between brain and mind. Today, there is ample consensus that it is the brain that is in charge of the body. If we accept that, then who is in charge of the brain? Is it me, in the first person, my soul, my mind? Or is it “him”, in the third person, our own brain that determines me? And how about the second person – the human being in its relationship with God whom it calls “you”? Striving to overcome prejudices against a deterministic neuroscience, on the one hand, and a theology indifferent to science – and, indeed, such positions, wherever they are held – the present article seeks to deal with the human condition in its freedom, always precarious and restrained. Referring to neurobiological and psychiatric insights from Joachim Bauer, it argues for the importance of the relationship of the human being with the other, with God and with the world, in a form of resonance (Hartmut Rosa).
LA TEOLOGÍA Y EL ÁMBITO PÚBLICO
Authors: Vidal Kreti Sanhueza
Published: December 2017

RESUMEN: En este escrito se exponen algunos razonamientos acerca del por qué le compete a la Teología intervenir en el ámbito público. Si bien, la relación de la Teología y lo público es algo que ya se está dando, lo importante aquí se busca explicitar qué es lo que fundamenta que la primera no sólo se relacione, sino le sea necesario operar en el ámbito público. En vista de ello, se delimitan algunos principios filosóficos y teológico-cristológicos que sustentan la necesidad que la Teología, en cuanto disciplina, sea considerada un actor público. La teología, tanto por su objeto como por su tarea, debe disponerse a participar en el ámbito público, por cuanto tiene algo que proponer a la convivencia en sociedad y a la búsqueda del bien común.ABSTRACT: This text expounds some reasons about why it is also a concern to Theology to intervene in the public field. Although the relation between Theology and the public field is something that already is given on, the important here is to specify the bases that the first one not only relates to, but is necessary to operate in the public field. In view of this, some philosophical and theologically main ele­ments are delimited to sustain that Theology, as discipline, consider itself as public actor. Theology, with its purpose and its task, must be available to participate in the public field, because it has something to offer in the social coexistence and at the search for the common good.
UNA ¿INNECESARIA? REFLEXIÓN SOBRE LA IMPORTANCIA DE LA LECTURA DE GÉNERO PARA UNA IGLESIA MÁS INCLUSIVA Y UN MUNDO MÁS JUSTO
Authors: Bachmann Mercedes Laura García
Published: December 2017

RESUMEN: La primera parte incluye voces planteando la necesidad de una ecle­siología más inclusiva, sobre la igualdad de dignidad de todo ser humano (Gn 1,27; Gal 3,28). La segunda parte ofrece tres ejemplos bíblicos: Rahab (Josué 2 y 6), Jael (Jueces 4-5) y dos códigos de deberes domésticos (Col 3,18-4,1; Ef 5,21-6,9). La evaluación de estos textos desde el género muestra diferencias en cuanto a cómo los evalúa la academia, pero similitud en intentar oscurecer su potencial feminista. Rahab, ubicada en los últimos escalones de su sociedad, se convierte en modelo al justificar el saqueo de su propia tierra por parte de Israel. Jael es a menudo considerada por la crítica patriarcal una traidora, a pesar de que la Biblia solamente la alaba; y los códigos domésticos son aplicados por lo general acríticamente al presente sin considerar ni las diferencias culturales entre el s. I y el XXI, ni su potencial liberador en el imperio romano.ABSTRACT: The first part brings in diverse voices asking for a more inclusive ecclesiology, based on equal dignity of each human being (Gn 1,27; Gal 3,28). The second part offers three biblical examples: Rahab (Joshua 2, 6), Jael (Judges 4-5) and two household codes (Col 3,18-4,1; Eph 5,21-6,9). Evaluation of these texts from a gender perspective shows differences as to how does the academy evaluate them; but also similarity in the attempt to lower their feminist potential. Rahab, coming from the lowest social echelons, becomes a model by justifying her own land’s exploitation by Israel. Jael is often considered by patriarchy a betrayer, even though the Bible only praises her; and the household codes are uncritically applied to present-day situations without due consideration of cultural differences between the first and the twenty-first centuries, nor of their liberating strength in the face of the Roman Empire.
KEDUDUKAN BAHASA GEBE DI HALMAHERA TENGAH MALUKU UTARA: STUDI PENDAHULUAN DARI ASPEK LINGUISTIK HISTORIS
Authors: Burhanuddin Burhanuddin , Sumarlam Sumarlam , Mahsun Mahsun
Published: December 2017

Secara linguistik historis bahasa Gebe (Gb) termasuk anggota Subkelompok Halmahera Selatan (HS). Dalam simpai pencabangan Kamholz (2014a), Subkelompok Halmahera Selatan pecah menjadi tiga, yaitu (1) Halmahera Selatan-Selatan (HSS) (Gane dan Taba), (2) Kelompok Halmahera Timur-Tengah-Selatan (HTTS) (Maba, Buli, Patani, dan Sawai), dan (3) Gebe. Mengenai hal tersebut dapat dipersoalkan apakah bahasa Gebe lebih dekat ke subkelompok pertama atau kedua, serta apa bukti yang menerangjelaskannya? Kedua hal tersebut akan dibahas dalam tulisan ini dengan menggunakan pendekatan linguistik historis khususnya metode inovasi bersama.

Tingginya inovasi bersama secara fonologi dan leksikal menunjukkan bahasa Gebe lebih erat hubungannya dengan Subkelompok Halmahera Timur-Tengah-Selatan. Secara fonologi ditemukan inovasi bersama tidak teratur, yaitu : (1) Gebe bersama bahasa-bahasa HTTS merealisasikan /y/: yali-yali ‘cincin’, sedangkan dalam HSS /ø/: ali-ali; (2) Gebe bersama bahasa-bahasa HTTS tidak merealisasikan suku awal do-, HTTS: bɛt dan Gebe: bat, untuk makna ‘sawah’, sedangkan dalam HSS sebaliknya: dɔba, yaitu HTTS: bɛt dan Gebe: bat; dan (3) Gebe bersama HTTS merealisasikan /p/ pada posisi antarvokal: (k)ip(i,ɛ)s ‘banjir’ sedangkan dalam bahasa-bahasa HSS muncul sebagai /h dan w/: ki(h,w)is. Secara leksikal, Gebe bersama bahasa-bahasa HTTS merealisasikan bentuk yang sama untuk makna ‘kering’, ‘jagung’, ‘gasing’, ‘kampung’, dan ‘kucing’, secara berturut-turut: maŋ, kastela, guman, pnu(ʔ), b(ɔ,o)ki sedangkan dalam bahasa-bahasa HSS: gamɔs, kaduma/gɔcila, bulai/piɔŋ, malɔ, dan tusa. Lebih jauh, ternyata bahasa Gebe lebih erat dengan bahasa Maba, yang ditandai oleh tingginya inovasi bersama butir leksikal dan didukung oleh tiga inovasi bersama fonologi secara teratur dan tiga inovasi bersama fonologi secara tidak teratur.

Kata kunci: linguistik historis, inovasi bersama, bahasa, fonologi, dan leksikon.
KEARIFAN BUDAYA DALAM LIRIK LAGU MELAYU
Authors: Wiradharma Gunawan , Yusari Nur Indah
Published: December 2017

Kearifan pada dasarnya tercipta berkat kearifan manusia. Kebudayaan terwujud karena setiap orang memperoleh kebermanfaatan kearifan yang ada dalam kebudayaan. Kearifan budaya ada dan hadir di setiap etnis bangsa dan negara kita ini (Rahyono, 2009: v). Kearifan budaya Melayu hanya salah satu di antara kearifan budaya-budaya etnis di Indonesia. Peneliti merasa tertarik dengan budaya Melayu yang terdapat di dalam lirik lagu karena Melayu merupakan salah satu kebudayaan bangsa yang adiluhung. Tujuan makalah ini ingin mengungkapkan kearifan budaya yang terdapat dalam lirik lagu Melayu untuk mengetahui kecerdasan dan kearifan budaya daerah yang terkandung di dalamnya yang merupakan kekuatan yang dapat diberdayakan untuk menghadapi dunia saat ini dalam mewujudkan peradaban bangsa. Metode penelitian dalam tulisan ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik deskriptif. Teknik pemilihan sampel dilakukan dengan probability sampling design dengan teknik random sederhana. Peneliti langsung merandom untuk mendapatkan sampel lirik lagu sebanyak empat judul lagu untuk dianalisis lebih lanjut (Faisal, 2010: 59). Data lirik lagu yang digunakan adalah lirik lagu: (1) Laksamana Raja di Laut (Iyeth Bustami) dan (2) Cindai (Siti Nurhaliza). Untuk konsep kearifan budaya, penulis akan mengacu kepada istilah local genius yang dikemukakan oleh Quaritch Wales untuk berbicara tentang kearifan budaya Melayu. Local genius merupakan “the sum of the cultural characteristics which the vast majority of a people have in common as a result of their experiences in early life”. Pokok-pokok pikiran yang terkandung dalam definisi tersebut adalah (1) ciri-ciri budaya, (2) sekelompok manusia sebagai pemilik budaya, dan (3) pengalaman hidup yang menghasilkan ciri-ciri budaya tersebut (Rahyono, 2009: 7). Dengan demikian, hasil yang diharapkan dalam melakukan analisis kearifan budaya dalam lirik lagu Melayu akan mendapatkan pengetahuan berupa pembentuk identitas yang merupakan wujud kecerdasan yang dihasilkan oleh pengalaman hidup masyarakat Melayu sendiri, bukan oleh pengalaman hidup bangsa atau suku lain.

Kata kunci: kearifan budaya, lirik lagu, Melayu, identitas
WAJAH INDONESIA PASCAPROKLAMASI (1945—1950) MELALUI KUMPULAN CERPEN MENUJU KAMAR DURHAKA KARYA UTUY TATANG SONTANI
Authors: Fakhrunnisa Ritma , Rahayu Lina Meilinawati , Adji Muhamad
Published: December 2017

Kondisi masyarakat Indonesia pada pascarevolusi (1945-1950) berada di titik tersuram dalam sejarah Indonesia. Kondisi tersebut tergambarkan dalam cerpen-cerpen Utuy Tatang Sontani yang dikumpulkan oleh Ajip Rosidi dalam kumpulan cerpen Menuju Kamar Durhaka. Topik utama yang dibahas dalam tulisan ini berkaitan dengan perubahan sosial-budaya dalam kumpulan cerpen tersebut. Berdasarkan topik tersebut, digunakanlah teori perubahan sosial-budaya dan masalah sosial dari Soerjono Soekanto dan New Historicism Stephen Greenblatt. Dari hasil analisis data, teks-teks sastra dan nonsastra, ditemukan adanya perubahan sosial-budaya dalam masyarakat Indonesia pascaproklamasi. Perubahan yang paling dasar adalah perubahan perspektif masyarakat dalam memandang kedudukan tentara dan perempuan. Perubahan perspektif itu pun menimbulkan masalah sosial, seperti perceraian, pelacuran, dan kekerasan dalam rumah tangga.

Kata kunci: revolusi kemerdekaan Indonesia, new historicism, Menuju Kamar Durhaka
METODE EVALUASI SPECIAL EVENT
Authors: N Mochammad Kresna
Published: December 2017

Seitel (2011) menyatakan bahwa setiap program yang dilakukan oleh Public Relations harus dimulai dan diakhiri dengan riset. Namun, seringkali proses evaluasi event yang menjadi program dalam rangkaian kegiatan public relations menjadi hal yang terlewatkan. Hal ini tercermin dari pernyataan Dodi M. Gozali, dikatakan bahwa penelitian dianggap oleh perusahaan tidak bermanfaat bahkan dikatakan sebagai pemborosan dan dinilai sebagai alat untuk membeberkan kelemahan sendiri. Ukuran sukses atau tidaknya sebuah special event hanya berdasarkan dari target jumlah pengunjung saja. Apabila target pengunjung tercapai dan berjalan lancar maka acara tersebut terbilang sukses. Terkadang penyelenggara kurang memperhatikan aspek-aspek lain terkait dengan kenyamanan pengunjung. Seperti kurang optimalnya pelayanan fasilitas yang tersedia. Akibatnya, pengunjung bisa saja mengurungkan niat untuk datang kembali apabila diadakan pada tahun selanjutnya. Penulis memaparkan metode yang relatif efektif dan efisien untuk dilakukan dengan impact yang cukup signifikan dalam melakukan evaluasi sebuah event. Penjelasan tidak hanya tentang metode yang digunakan namun juga mencakup bagaimana mengimplementasikannya dengan data yang valid untuk evaluasi program special event public relations.
Uses and Gratifications Theory dalam Media Sosial WA (WhatsApp)
Authors: Suparmo Ludwiq
Published: December 2017

It has been known for decades that the conventional mass communications have been eroded and transformed due to the information technology into advanced means of communication. One of these has become viral as the social media through WA (whatsApp) application, which surely has brought a phenomenal effect on the uses and gratifications theory that was more applied on mass communications. The research based on a qualitative methodology exploring to several WA Groups has revealed the rank of uses and gratification in using the WA social media.