bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Connecting Graduate Students Across the World With Research Web-Conferences
Authors: Al-Jarf Reima Saado
Published: December 2019

This article describes a series of training web-conferences in which graduate students majoring in linguistics in Australia, UK, USA and Saudi Arabia participated. The web-conferences aimed at developing graduate studentsâ€™ electronic searching skills in linguistics, to introduce them to latest trends and developments in linguistic research, and to communicate with expert linguists worldwide. They were initiated, organized and hosted by the Saudi Linguistsâ€™ Society (SAL) created a Saudi graduate student studying in the U.K. Since SAL has a limited budget, free web-conferencing software, such as PalTalk, Skype, How-to Geek and WEbex, were tried out. Â Graduate students could register in the web-conferences for free. SALâ€™s web-conferencing coordinator who was a graduate student in Australia invited the speakers, selected the web-conferencing theme, prepared the web-conference poster, announced them in the SAL website and on its Facebook page, scheduled them, and registered the participants. Steps in preparing for and conducting the training web-conferences are given. Participantsâ€™ views on the benefits and shortcomings of training web-conferences are reporte,and recommendations for conducting effective training web-conferences and for extending free web-conferencing and webinar tools to other educational settings in Saudi Arabia are given. In general, the participants found the training web-conferences cost-effective and beneficial.
IGNOUâ€™s Educational Intervention for the Imprisoned
Authors: Toms Bini , Reddy V. Venugopal
Published: December 2019

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), since the past decades, has been making conscious efforts to reach out to the unreached with its diverse, need-based and affordable, Open and Distance learning (ODL) programmes and has been experimenting with various innovative ideas and methods to cater to the diverse needs of its prospective learners. The University, realizing its mandate to reach out to the unreached, ventured into educational intervention behind bars in its attempt to empower this marginalised section of the population. This intervention caters to the learning needs of both literate and semi-literate prisoners and is aimed at reformation of under trials as well as convicted prisoners; all expenditure under this initiative being borne by the University. IGNOUâ€™s approach, of imparting education to the imprisoned, falls in line with its vision and mission and with the objectives of democratizing higher education; which is the need of time.This paper details the operationalization aspects and status of this initiative of IGNOU. The paper tries to identify the driving forces behind this noble initiative of the University while discussing on the impact of educational intervention of the imprisoned. The paper while discussing on the special/unique skills needed by educators who act as counsellors for jail inmates, stresses on the need for training of such academic counsellors. As rightly said by Skorton and Altschuler, 2013; â€œEducation, offers a humane and effective alternative to the discipline and punish approach, that all too often breeds only hopelessness and recidivismâ€.
Promoting Autonomous, Collaborative English learning Practices and Fostering Greater Learner Autonomy among Secondary Students in Hong Kong
Authors: Chan Hoi Wing
Published: December 2019

Learner autonomy can be referred as an individualâ€™s ability and responsibility to take charge of his or her own learning, which is important to language learning. In Hong Kong, English is more like a foreign language. It is considered as the high variety and speaking the language in a non-required situation is always associated with a negative connotation of being arrogant. To most local people, it is a language learned in a classroom and is seldom used for communicative purposes. Meanwhile, Hong Kong classrooms are featured with teacher-centred, examination-oriented teaching, and passive learning. These factors make the taking up of chances of practising the language with Cantonese-speaking peers in outside of class situations and the development of learner autonomy very difficult. However, out-of-class learning is essential to language learning and learner autonomy. In this multiple-case study, the case participants were asked to reveal their approaches to overcoming challenges, engaging in collaborative English learning practices, and developing greater autonomy. In this paper, their ways to tackle the difficulties of participating in out-of-class English practices with peers and develop learner autonomy, will be discussed.
An Experimental Study of Digital Reading Experiences
Authors: Chao Chien-Hong , Chou Huey-Wen , Tu Chih-Hao
Published: December 2019

With the popularity of the Internet and the development of information technology, digital reading has affected human reading styles. In essence, digital reading is different from conventional reading in many ways. The aim of this research focuses primarily on exploring the differences in reading behaviors among different digital reading devices. Results reveal that the reading experience on the Tablet PC is superior to that on the other two digital devices. Subjects in the Tablet PC group demonstrate the highest preference in terms of depth reading which implies that Tablet PC should be the most appropriate device for digital learning platform in the future. Discussion and suggestions are in the conclusions at the end of this paper.Â
Automatic Enhancement of Low Light Level Image on the Basis of a Gaussian Mixture Model
Authors: Yin Liju , Kou Tingdong , Wang Xuan , Zou Guofeng , Pan Jinfeng , Zhu Zhongshang
Published: December 2019

As the first medium to transmit information under a low light level environment. The low light level image is needed in hot-light image imaging technology. The quality of the image will be reduced given the influence of external factors. For example, a sampled image may become blurry. This paper proposes a method for automatic enhancement of low light level image on the basis of a Gaussian mixture model. First, the histogram of the image is modeled with a Gaussian mixture model that is solved by the expectation maximization algorithm of accelerated convergence. The histogram is then partitioned according to the intersection of each cluster. Finally, the mapping relationship of the cluster to which the output image belongs is ascertained and the final enhancement image is obtained. This algorithm can be used to identify the optimal number of clusters and accelerate the convergence speed of the algorithm. Objective evaluation of the Laplace operator value, as well as the grayscale average gradient and contrast (Tab. 1), indicates that the algorithm effectively improves image contrast while maintaining the details of the image.
Practice and Challenges of Distributed Leadership at Public Secondary Schools of Dessie City Administration
Authors: Manaze Mesfin
Published: December 2019

The objective of this study was to describethe extent to which leadership is distributed in Public Secondary Schools of Dessie City administration and to investigate perception differencesbetween teachers and principals on the extent of the leadership distribution.Quantitative methodology was employed and data was collected from102 teachers and 20 principals working in six public secondary schools at the city administration using a questionnaire that has seven dimensions of the aspects of leadership which was prepared for the purpose of the study based on literatures and other questionnaires used in previous studies. While principals were selected based on their availability, teachers were selected using simple random sampling. Descriptive statistics like Percentage and weighted mean were employed to analyze the collected data after it was inserted to SPSS version 20. Based on the analysis of the data, it was found that leadership is distributed moderately in the selected public secondary schools. Moreover, there were some observed perception differences between teachers and principals on the extent of leadership distribution. While principals tend to be positive on every dimensions of leadership distribution, teachers on the other hand were observed to be less positive. It was also found out thatlack of commitment to participate in leadership activities and the inability to demonstrate responsibility on the teachersâ€™ side were found to be the main challenges to distribute leadership. On the other hand failure to empower, initiate and encourage teachers to make significant contribution, failure to show high professional standards for teachers and not involving the teachers in decision making or initiating ideas from the top despite the meaningful contribution of ideas by teachers from the principals was observed to be main challenges to distribute leadership.It is recommended that initiating and involving teachers in leadership roles from the principalsâ€™ side have to be strengthened to cultivate the best out of the teachers and to improve the performance of their school. On the other hand willingness and cooperation from the teachers sideis recommended as it will pave the way for their future professional development and enjoy their extra role beyond teaching in addition to their contribution for their school success.
A Methodical Approach in Critical Processes Optimization of New Scalable Package Semiconductor Device for ESD Applications
Authors: Sumagpang Antonio Jr. , Gomez Frederick Ray I.
Published: December 2019

The technical paper presents a systematic approach to deal with a new product trend that will survive during assembly production ramp-up.Â  The project was intended to determine the required process flow and platforms for high-density and high-complexity scalable device. Critical processes were shown and top reject contributor was addressed through methodological way by using statistical tools and in depth engineering analysis.The New Scalable Device is one of the newest and latest developed device in the plant, with main application as an Electrostatic Device (ESD) protection device. Â The device is considered high density as its 6â€ single wafer is equivalent to 400,000 units compared to conventional device consisting of only 1,000 units. Â Moreover, it is considered as a device with high complexity as state-of-the-art platforms were needed to satisfy its output process. Â The device has a very thin die and with the smallest total package dimension.Â  The process of assembly manufacturing includes a step cutting method of wafers, compression molding, and in-strip testing, which are unlikely to be found on other semiconductor industries.Â  Compared to the conventional and universal approach, complex errors and top reject contributor of identified critical processes were corrected and required process capability index was ultimately achieved.
Fault Ride-Through Study and Control of a Wind Turbine Driving Squirrel Cage or Doubly-Fed Induction Generator: A Comparative Study
Authors: Harby Mahmoud Essam M. , Salem Aboubakr , Elmasry S. E. , El Samahy Adel , Elzoghby Helmy
Published: December 2019

The renewable energy systems are going to take over most of the non-renewable energy systems, so many scientific efforts are being made to ensure the stability and reliability of the renewable energy systems. This paper is concerned about the wind energy systems and ensuring their behavior and performance during and after the abnormalities like fault ride-through. Two complete models of a grid connected wind systems are going to be simulated in the MATLAB software program, the first one will be a grid connected wind turbine driving a three-phase squirrel-cage induction generator (SCIG) and the other model will be a grid connected wind turbine driving a three-phase doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG). The frequency of each system will be displayed and compared to the frequency of the other system upon fault ride-through (three-phase short-circuit fault) and under the effect of the PID controller which is tuned by genetic algorithm technique. The different responses of both generators are going to be analyzed graphically and compared to each other upon the ride-through fault and under the effect of the designed controller (genetic algorithm PID controller).Â
Study on the Utilization of Local Waste as a Construction Aggregates for the Production of Concrete Blocks
Authors: Elaqra Hossam A. , Naim Ajad M. , Hussein Mohammed K.
Published: December 2019

This paper discusses the use of two different aggregates on the production of concrete blocks in construction. The use of aggregate type 1 showed a significant decrease on the compressive strength with 40% replacement of natural aggregates. The use of aggregate type 2, where the natural aggregate was totally replaced showed better results in term of compressive strength. At aggregate to cement ration equal to 4, the concrete has an acceptable density equal 1.4 g/cm3 and compressive strength equal 2MPa. The use of glass powder increases the compressive strength of these blocks to value higher than 3.5MPa and density around 1.3 g/cm3 which is acceptable according to the ASTM for masonry block to be used in construction.
Dielectric/Metal/Dielectric Flexible Transparent Electrodes, from Smart Window to Semi-transparent Solar Cells
Authors: BernÃ¨de J. C. , Cattin L.
Published: December 2019

The present manuscript is dedicated to In free transparent conductive andflexible heterostructure electrodes. The new electrodes correspond todielectric/metal/dielectic (D/M/D) multilayer structures deposited under vacuum. In thepresent work, after a fast review of the general properties of D/M/D electrodes using Ag asmetal, we then develop the study of D/Cu/D multilayer structures. We propose to substituteCu to Ag, because it is far cheaper. However, Cu having tendency to diffuse into manydielectrics it is difficult to obtain stable electrodes. We show that using Cu:alloys, i.e. Cu:Niand Cu:Al, as metal it is possible to decrease significantly the Cu ions diffusion and toincrease significantly the stability of the multilayer electrodes with Cu. Finally, we show thatwhen these electrodes are used as anode in organic photovoltaic cells, they can allowachieving efficiency similar to that obtained with ITO.
Identification of Stochastic Process in MATLAB
Authors: Adukwu Ojonugwa
Published: December 2019

The system identification toolbox in MATLAB has been successfully used to compare model identification of a first order system subjected to high and low disturbances. The model structures used are FIR, ARX, AMX, OE and BJ. The obtained Model was validated using data generated from the actual process. It shows that the more the variance of the noise input into the system, the more difficult it is for the model identified to reproduce that validation data obtained from process response. Also when the measurement noise has zero mean and low variance, the effect on the steady state gain and other process parameters is negligible.
About Solution of the Nonlinear Generalized Abel Integral Equation
Authors: Kalimbetov Burkhan
Published: December 2019

As is known, many problems of electronics, nuclear physics, optics and astrophysics, etc. are described by the Abel integral equation of the first kind. In this paper we consider the nonlinear generalized Abel equation and show that its solution can be represented as an integral of a power function. It is shown that the constructed analytical solution and the symbolic solution obtained by means of the computer mathematics system Maple coincides, and their planar and spatial graphs are presented.
STEM Experiences among Latinos and Asian Americans in the U.S.: Generational Change and Access to STEM among the Two Largest U.S. Immigrant Groups
Authors: Hanson Sandra L.
Published: December 2019

This research examines Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) attitudes and experiences for the two most recent U.S. immigrant groups â€“ Asian Americans and Latinos. The special focus is on generations. Emerging literature suggests that younger Asian American generations may be trying to avoid the model minority stereotype at the same time that younger Latino generations may be trying to use science as a ladder to mobility. Using recent GSS data on several measures of STEM attitudes and experience, we find considerable support for unique generational effects. Results show virtually no differences between generations on STEM attitudes and experiences among Latinos. In contrast, we find that generation has a significant influence on a majority of the STEM attitudes and experiences among Asian Americans with the second (plus) generation having fewer experiences and less positive attitudes. Findings support the increasingly distinct STEM attitudes and experiences of younger generations of Asian Americans relative to first generation Asian Americans. The experiences of second (or higher) generation Asian Americans are converging with those of second (or higher) generation Latinos. Differences between the first generation Asian Americans and Latinos are quite large with Asian Americans having more STEM experiences and positive attitudes in STEM. Implications of these findings for research and policy on STEM in the context of race/ethnicity and generations are discussed.
A Study on Factors Affecting Learning Persistence Intension of University Students
Authors: Moon Youngmi
Published: December 2019

This study suggests practical measures to colleges and universities in plight of declining number of students. We collected and inquired into specific factors that affect learning persistence. The result of analysis on those factors affecting learning persistence proposes learning efficacy, academic major satisfaction, and school satisfaction as statistically significant ones.The measures to maintain attending ratio and reduce dropouts rates based on the result above can be suggested as follows. First, the precondition is to select students with basic learning ability to follow major courses.Second, to maintain learning, it is more important than any others that the enrolled students are given in each school customized approaches to majors that have stress on correlation with individualsâ€™ grades for satisfaction found in major courses and motivation to focus on learning by highlighting strong points of the majors.Last, it will be helpful to carry out image-making or public promotion activities that may encourage pride in their schools. To add, expansion of welfare programs or amenities for students are considered to help increase studentsâ€™ will to keep learning.
Intangible Cultural Heritage and Communities
Authors: Bak Sangmee
Published: December 2019

This paper discusses the meanings and socio-cultural implications of â€œcommunitiesâ€ in the context of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH), based on several pieces of relevant documents written by UNESCO and the experts in the field. The notion of â€œcommunityâ€ has been one of the key concepts in defining, safeguarding, and inscribing the intangible cultural heritages (ICH) in the context of UNESCO Programmes. In addition, the relationship between the communities and the ICH in academic analyses and policy-making is highly complex, multi-faceted, and closely inter-related that the two cannot be discussed separately. Based on the analyses and examination of ethnographic cases, this paper concludes that, although the communitiesâ€™ opinions should be taken seriously in planning and implementing ICH safeguarding, it is important to consider the fact that the members of the communities are not homogeneous or in the same opinion.
Exploration of the Meaning of A Place by Volunteered Geographic Information
Authors: Tsai Bor-Wen , Chung Ming-Kuang , Hsu Yu-Ling
Published: December 2019

Geographers view place as a projection of oneâ€™s inner perceptions of space and is socially constructed and personally experienced. It is not merely a spatial location but something with meaning. Traditional GIS has implemented space of physical environment successfully based on computational geometry. However, how GIS can implement place which is formed through human experience from the interaction between their social activities and natural environment is still in developing stage. This research employed VGI (volunteered geographic information) concept and used geo-tagged photos from Flickr web album to delineate the meaning of a place - Gongguan. A native place located in southern part of Taipei city. The Alpha Shape, Kernel Density Estimate and Social Network Analysis were employed for analysis. Results imply that the VGI approach can be an innovative method for study of place.
Dating of Charcoal Samples from the Polutepe Archeological Site in Azerbaijan
Authors: Akhundov Tufan I. , Mammadov Sahib G. , Ahadova Aybeniz A. , Abdullayev Afig N.
Published: December 2019

The radiocarbon dating method was used to date the age of a charcoal sample from the Polutepe archeological site in the Jalilabad district of Azerbaijan. Polutepe is the largest Neolithic-Eneolithic monument in the Caucasus. A charcoal sample excavated at the Polutepe site was dated by the conventional radiocarbon method at 4270Â±160 BC, which agrees with the stratigraphic estimated dates.
The Role of Mainstream Schools in Turkish Speaking Childrenâ€™s Achievement in the UK
Authors: Kose Ahmet
Published: December 2019

This study takes into account the language-related immigration issues of Turkish Speaking folks. Therefore, it studies TSSs as bilingual learners and English as additional language learners in terms of arrivals to the mainstream school, in the UK context. Ethnic and identity issues are also intrigued in the construction of TS Communities in the UK. In addition, in this work I examine the history of Turkish Speaking Communitiesâ€™ immigration to the UK and provide data conducting first and secondary sources.In this study, I provide a literature review on identity issues, settlement patterns of Turkish-Speaking People and their immigration history. I also present existing literature on bilingual education, supplementary schools and after-school clubs.
Exploring the Preparedness of Ghanaians for Retirement and Ageing: A Case Study of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Area
Authors: Aboh Irene Korkoi , Ncama Busisiwe P.
Published: December 2019

Introduction:Â There is evidence of the inability of older people in Nigeria, Ghana and other developing countries to sustain themselves through savings, assets or pensions. This situation highlights the minimal benefit of pensions, savings or assets as income sources for older people; old age very often brings poverty and disability.Â Methodology: A qualitative interpretive design informed the study. The study area was categorized into three distinct ecological areas namely urban, periurban and rural areas. Twenty interviews and three focus group discussions with 68 elderly persons were conducted in ten sub-districts in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. The forty-eight elderly individuals were put into groups of 8, 20 and 20 for the focus group discussions. Data was thematically analysed.Results: Four major themes and subthemes were identified to reflect the pertinent issue of exploring and defining the preparedness of people for their retirement and ageing. There was evidence that preparing for old age is not an active precedent for the people of Cape Coast and they still believe in the traditional system of caring where it is the sole responsibility of the family to care for its own aged members.Conclusion: It is evident that formal care is not practiced in Ghana and that the aged therefore find the idea bewildering. They want to experience this care, but existing norms expect the family members to single-handedly provide care for their aged.
Relationship between Tertiary Institutionsâ€™ Policy Statements (Appointments and Promotion) Implementations and Academic Staff Job Satisfaction in Adamawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Takwate Kwaji Tizhe
Published: December 2019

This study determined the relationship between tertiary institutionsâ€™ policy statements (appointment and promotion) implementations and academic staff job satisfaction in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The total population for the study was 787 comprising 119 school administrators and 668 academic staff. The entire school administrators (119) and 250 academic staff was proportionately sampled for the study. Personnel Appointment and Promotion Policy Statement Questionnaire (PAPPSQ) and Academic Staff Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (ASJSQ) were used for data collection. The reliability coefficient of the research instruments are 0.94 and 0.92 respectively. Means, Standard Deviation and z-test was used to answer research question and test the null hypotheses respectively. Strict adherence to the implementation of institutional appointment and promotion policy statements by school management was rated low and high respectively by the respondents. The study revealed that school administrators and academic staff are dissatisfied with the implementation of these policies. A significant difference was found between the perceptions of the respondents on the implementation of these policies by the tertiary institutions. Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that minimum qualification of first degree or its equivalent for appointment as an academic staff should be maintained and indicated in every vacancy advertisements by all state owned tertiary institutions in Adamawa state, staff should be promoted based on either research publications, time-in-rank or academic qualification as when due and monitoring teams should be set up by the institutions governing bodies to ensure strict adherence to implementation of all policy statements.
Ethno-Religious Conflicts and the Restructuring of Nigeria Debate: Issues, Trends and Perspectives
Authors: Ede Victor Ifeanyi , Chiaghanam Ozioma Faith
Published: December 2019

One of the burning national issues in Nigeria in recent times is the issue of political restructuring. Nigeriaâ€™s ethnic and religious diversities have always influenced political decisions since the amalgamation in 1914. Several administrations, both colonial and post-independence, have fashioned out different political structures for the country. Currently, Nigeria operates a unique federal system in which the federal government wields enormous powers while the federating units are mere subordinates. In recent times, there has been clamour from different quarters for the political restructuring of the country. This paper examined the restructuring debate in the light of the countryâ€™s ethnic and religious diversities which have given rise to ethno-religious conflicts which have led to loss of lives and destruction of property in recent times. Political restructuring in the context of this study is the decentralization of political power in the country to ensure political balance among various ethnic and religious groups. Findings show that the fundamental issues that gave rise to the call for restructuring include ethnic diversity, religious pluralism and marginalization in the political equation of the country. These have fuelled ethno-religious conflicts which have ravaged most parts of the country. The paper recommends among others a form of political structure in which the federating units should be given the powers to manage their affairs in line with their ethnic and religious affiliations. It is believed that this will reduce the level of ethno-religious conflicts in the country.
Telecommunications and International Trade Contracts: Resolving Matters Arising for Optimal Utility
Authors: Nabiebu Miebaka , Enyia Jacob Otu
Published: December 2019

This paper examines the impact of telecommunications on international trade contracts and the associated telecommunications regulatory issues that inhibits optimal utility. It also examines matters arising out of global telecommunications trade, and advanced recommendations for optimal utility of telecommunications in international trade contract. In doing this, the paper x-ray the import of telecommunications in international trade contract, some conventions and laws in relation to international trade, basic principles and contents of international trade contracts in telecommunications, matters arising and the future of telecommunication contracts.
The Unheared Voice of Truant Students: Implications for School Leaders
Authors: Manaze Mesfin
Published: December 2019

The objective of this study was to explore the possible factors, impacts and prevention mechanisms by school administrators of absenteeism among high school students in Yekatit 12 preparatory school of Addis Ababa City Administration. To achieve the objective of the study a qualitative approach was employed and data was collected from five students based on the number of days that they were absent from school. The main data collection methods employed were consultation of documents like the attendance sheet and records of the student on their absenteeism and in depth interview. Once the data was collected, it was transcribed and translated. Content analysis was used to find out the main themes emerging to answer the basic questions raised. Base on the analysis of the study, it was found out that substance abuse resulted from peer pressure; economic problems due to family separation and domestic chore burden were the main factors for studentsâ€™ absenteeism. The impact of absenteeism was also found to be huge in decreasing academic performance and results of the students as they miss lectures, demonstrations and class activities which are going to be marked including tests and quizzes. Though teachers and school administrators support was mentioned, it was not found to be at the level which is required to fully understand and help them not to dropout from Scholl. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that the school has to put in place a strict control of drugs and alcohol inside the school premise, guidance and counseling service of the school to be strengthened and to try to engage NGOs and other partners to assist economically poor students.
Oral Health Disparities in 6-9 years old Pakistani School Going Children
Authors: Hamid Sarah
Published: December 2019

Introduction.Â Pakistan, a developing Asian country, faces many challenges in delivering oral health needs. The main problem of Pakistani population especially in rural area, where majority of population resides, is lack of education, of which children constitute significant percentage.Â Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status and oral hygiene habits of 6- 9 years old school going children who belonged to posh and less posh areas and those who were residing in Rawalpindi but belonged to rural areas.Â Methods.The study population consisted of 30 school going children of both sexes which were selected by convenience sampling technique. The survey was based on WHO, oral assessment form for children 2015.Â Results.Â Evaluation of the oral health status revealed that poor oral hygiene habits were more prevalent in those schoolchildren whose parents had no or little educational background.Conclusions. It may be concluded that at an early age, greatest need of dental health education including proper instruction of oral hygiene practices and school based preventive programs, would help children in improving preventive dental behaviour and attitude which is beneficial for their life time.
VIGIMAFRA
Authors: Siqueira Katlyn Corrêa de , Sampaio Fellipe Eduardo Ferreira , Veiga Jaqueline Previatti , Petreça Daniel Rogério
Published: December 2019

O Brasil está passando nos últimos anos por uma acelerada transição demográfica, epidemiológica e nutricional. Isso modifica o padrão da população e o perfil das doenças, alertando para a alta incidência de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT). Assim, o objetivo desse estudo foi analisar os fatores de risco para DCNTs em um bairro do município de Mafra, SC. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado uma versão adaptada do questionário do sistema de Vigilância de Fatores de Risco para DCNT do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil. A amostra foi formada por 294 indivíduos e a coleta de dados foi obtida com auxílio dos Agente Comunitários de Saúde, os quais foram capacitados para a tarefa. A média de idade obtida foi de 48,5 (DP=15,7) anos e a maioria foi mulheres (n=241; 82%). Foi verificado que 63,8% (n=188) foram classificados em excesso de peso e obesidade.  Quanto a alimentação, 44% (n=129) consumiam leite e frutas todos os dias, 22% (n=65) ingeriam refrigerante, 60% (n=176) carne, 46% (n=135) verduras e 31% (n=91) feijão.  Quanto a atividade física, 42% (n=123) relataram praticar alguma. Dentre as mais praticadas estão a caminhada (51,2%) e a musculação (8,5%). Quanto ao hábito de fumar, 24,7% (n=73) o fazem diariamente, 43,1% (n=127) relataram ter diagnóstico de hipertensão arterial e 11,9% (n=35) de diabetes. A auto percepção de saúde foi verifica como “boa” em 44,1% (n=130) da amostra. Os dados apresentados são de suma importância a fim de dar suporte para a criação de intervenções em promoção da saúde focadas nos fatores de risco para DCNT mais evidentes.

Palavras-chave: Doença Crônica. Fatores de Risco. Promoção da Saúde.
Covariance regularization for metabolomic data on the drought resistance of barley
Authors: Mieldzioc Adam , Mokrzycka Monika , Sawikowska Aneta
Published: December 2019

Modern chromatography largely uses the technique of gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC–MS). For a set of data concerning the drought resistance of barley, the problem of the characterization of a covariance structure is investigated with the use of two methods. The first is based on the Frobenius norm and the second on the entropy loss function. For the four considered covariance structures – compound symmetry, three-diagonal and penta-diagonal Toeplitz and autoregression of order one – the Frobenius norm indicates the compound symmetry matrix and autoregression of order one as the most relevant, whilst the entropy loss function gives a slight indication in favor of the compound symmetry structure.
Identification of Local Elastic Parameters in Heterogeneous Materials Using a Parallelized Femu Method
Authors: Petureau L. , Doumalin P. , Bremand F.
Published: December 2019

In this work, we explore the possibilities of the widespread Finite Element Model Updating method (FEMU) in order to identify the local elastic mechanical properties in heterogeneous materials. The objective function is defined as a quadratic error of the discrepancy between measured fields and simulated ones. We compare two different formulations of the function, one based on the displacement fields and one based on the strain fields. We use a genetic algorithm in order to minimize these functions. We prove that the strain functional associated with the genetic algorithm is the best combination. We then improve the implementation of the method by parallelizing the algorithm in order to reduce the computation cost. We validate the approach with simulated cases in 2D.
Effects of Chemical Reaction on Transient MHD Flow with Mass Transfer Past an Impulsively Fixed Infinite Vertical Plate in the Presence of Thermal Radiation
Authors: Reddy B. Prabhakar
Published: December 2019

The effects of chemical reaction on a transient MHD mixed convection flow with mass transfer past an impulsively fixed infinite vertical plate under the influence of a transverse magnetic field have been presented. The medium is considered to be non-scattering and the fluid to be non-gray having emitting-absorbing and optically thick radiation limit properties. The dimensionless governing equations of the flow and mass transfer with boundary conditions are solved numerically by using the Ritz finite element method. The numerical results for the velocity, temperature and the concentration profiles as well as the skin-friction coefficient for different values of physical parameters such as the radiation parameter, magnetic parameter, Schmidt number and chemical reaction parameter have been obtained and presented through graphs and tables. It has been found that there is a fall in the temperature and velocity for both air and water as the radiation parameter is increased. An increase in the Schmidt number and chemical reaction parameter results a decrease in the concentration and velocity profiles for both air and water. Furthermore, an increase in the radiation parameter, magnetic parameter, Schmidt number and chemical reaction parameter decreases the skin-friction.
ANALISIS KUALITATIF PENERAPAN SITUATION AWARENESS PADA AKTIVITAS KERJA AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (ATC)
Authors: Ardhiani Lusi Nur , Kumala Galuh Rita , Perdana Nur Makie
Published: December 2019

Berdasarkan fakta yang dirilis oleh Airport Council International (ACI), Indonesia memasuki peringkat ke-17 bandar udara dengan lalu lintas terpadat di dunia. Pengontrol lalu lintas udara atau air traffic controller (ATC) merupakan salah satu pihak yang paling berperan dalam mengatur kepadatan lalu lintas di jalur udara Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan Situation Awareness (SA) pada aktivitas kerja sehari-hari air traffic controller di dunia penerbangan. Model yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus konklusif deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara terhadap delapan orang yang berprofesi sebagai air traffic controller (ATC) dari Air-Nav Indonesia maupun TNI-AU. Hasil verbatim wawancara kemudian dikoding dan diinterpretasi serta dianalisis dengan menggunakan teori serta data-data dari penelitian pendahulu. Penelitian ini menghasilkan data deskripsi perilaku maupun situasi yang teridentifikasi sebagai aspek maupun indikator penting dalam penerapan tiga level situation awareness pada aktivitas kerja air traffic controller (ATC). Aspek-aspek dan indikator-indikator tersebut kemudian dikelompokkan pada tabel yang terbagi dalam tiga level Situation Awareness. Data yang dihasilkan dapat digunakan untuk mendesain alat ukur, pelatihan, penelitian, maupun evaluasi guna meningkatkan kewaspadaan air traffic controller.
HUBUNGAN PENERIMAAN DIRI DENGAN HARGA DIRI PADA PENGEMIS DI KOTA BANDA ACEH
Authors: Qonita Rizka , Dahlia Dahlia
Published: December 2019

Masalah pengemis merupakan fenomena yang ada di seluruh dunia, terutama diberbagai daerah perkotaan seperti di Kota Banda Aceh. Tingginya arus urbanisasi menyebabkan tingkat kemiskinan meningkat di perkotaan sehingga muncul berbagai permasalahan sosial seperti perilaku mengemis. Perilaku mengemis menjadi sorotan dan dikaitkan dengan harga diri yang rendah yang dapat berimplikasi pada cara individu menerima dirinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara penerimaan diri dengan harga diri pada pengemis di Kota Banda Aceh. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan teknik incidental sampling. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 60 orang responden. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah modifikasi skala penerimaan diri yang dikembangkan oleh Berger dan Adaptasi Skala Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RES). Analisis data menggunakan teknik Spearman Rank-Order Correlation. Hasil penelitian menemukan korelasi antara penerimaan diri dengan harga diri sebesar r = 0,273 dengan nilai signifikansi p = 0,035 menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang positif antara penerimaan diri dengan harga diri pada pengemis di Kota Banda Aceh. Artinya semakin tinggi penerimaan diri maka akan semakin tinggi pula harga diripengemis, dan sebaliknya.Sebagian besar pengemis dalam penelitian ini memiliki harga diri yang rendah (45%) dan penerimaan diri yang rendah (40%). Pengemis yang memiliki harga diri yang rendah memilliki sifat pasif, rendah diri, pemalu dan kurang berani melakukan interaksi sosial. Rendahnya penerimaan diri pada pengemis menyebabkan mereka pasrah atas nasib dan penilaian pihak lain terhadap mereka sehingga menyebabkan pengemis tidak memilliki kemauan untuk melakukan perubahan dalam kehidupan.
KESEJAHTERAAN PSIKOLOGIS PEREMPUAN YANG BERPERAN GANDA
Authors: Meriko Cito , Hadiwirawan Olivia , Hadiwirawan Olivia
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat gambaran kesejahteraan psikologis perempuan yang memiliki peran ganda (peran publik dan domestik). Penelitian ini juga ingin membahas bagaimana perempuan memaknai peran ganda tersebut dan melihat dinamika dimensi kesejahteraan psikologis pada masing-masing responden. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif studi kasus dan teknik sampling berdasarkan intensitas. Responden terdiri dari empat perempuan yang bekerja pada sektor formal serta menempati posisi pemimpin dalam pekerjaan. Wawancara mendalam dan semi- terstruktur digunakan sebagai alat pengumpul data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keempat responden memperoleh kesejahteraan psikologis dalam menjalankan peran ganda mereka. Dimensi penguasaan lingkungan memegang peranan penting bagi keempat responden dalam mengelola peran ganda. Dinamika dari keenam dimensi pada masing-masing responden memiliki pola-pola berbeda yang berfokus pada peran domestik sebagai penuntun langkah responden dalam mengambil bagian pada peran publiknya.
CAREER DECISION MAKING SELF-EFFICACY DAN CAREER INDECISION PADA MAHASISWA TINGKAT AKHIR
Authors: Dharma Gani , Akmal Sari Zakiah
Published: December 2019

Kebimbangan karier merupakan kondisi dimana individu mengalami kesulitan dalam membuat keputusan karier yang akan ditempuh. Mahasiswa tingkat akhir rentan merasakan kebimbangan karier. Hal ini mengakibatkan mahasiswa menjadi tidak yakin terhadap kemampuannya untuk menempuh jenjang karier setelah lulus nanti. Efikasi diri merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam proses pembuatan keputusan karier, yang dapat membantu individu dalam menentukan karier. Akan tetapi, penelitian sebelumnya menunjukan hasil yang tidak konsisten mengenai hubungan antara efikasi diri dalam membuat keputusan karier dengan kebimbangan karier.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat kembali bentuk hubungan antara efikasi diri dalam membuat keputusan karier dengan kebimbangan karier pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir. Penelitian ini melibatkan 328 mahasiswa tingkat akhir sebagai sampel, yang diperoleh dengan menggunakan teknik sampel insidental. Pengukuran kebimbangan karier menggunakan alat ukur Career Decision Scale (CDS) dan pengukuran efikasi diridalam membuat keputusan karier menggunakan Career Decision Making Self-efficacy Scale (CDMSES). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara kedua variabel penelitian (r = -0,143). Implikasi dari hasil penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa dapat mengurangi kebimbangan karier dengan cara meningkatkan efikasi diri saat membuat keputusan karier.
Peran Konseling Karir Terhadap Peningkatan Motivasi Berwirausaha
Authors: Nurhayati Sri Adhi
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini dirancang menggunakan Penelitian Tindakan dalam Bimbingan Konseling (PTBK) dengan populasi penelitian berjumlah 90 peserta didik, dengan sampel 36 peserta didik. Alat pengumpulan data berupa angket, wawancara, observasi, catatan anekdot, dokumentasi. Penelitian tindakan ini terdiri dari empat komponen pokok: (1) perencanaan, (2) pelaksanaan, (3) pengamatan, dan (4) refleksi. Indikator keberhasilan sesuai dengan kesepakatan peneliti dengan guru BK sekolah yaitu 75%.. Sedangkan peserta didik dikatakan tuntas dalam belajar jika memperoleh nilai minimal 75. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pelaksanaan konseling karir diperoleh rata-rata 69,44% pada siklus 1. Sedangkan pada siklus 2 diperoleh rata-rata 84,26%. Berdasarkan analisis deskriptif, hasil penelitian diperoleh tingkah laku peserta didik yang relevan dengan indikator motivasi berwirausaha pada siklus 1 mencapai 71,18% dapat ditingkatkan menjadi 85,76% pada siklus 2, tingkat motivasi berwirausaha pada siklus 1 diperoleh peserta didik tuntas 24 peserta didik (66,67%) dapat ditingkatkan pada siklus 2 yaitu tingkat motivasi berwirausaha peserta didik tuntas sebanyak 31 peserta didik (86,11%) melebihi indikator keberhasilan yang diharapkan yaitu 75% sehingga layanan konseling karir dikatakan telah berhasil dan penelitian dihentikan. Terdapat peran konseling karir dalam peningkatan motivasi berwirausaha pada peserta didik kelas X Teknik Kendaraan Ringan SMK Pusponegoro Jatibarang Kabupaten Brebes Tahun Pelajaran 2014/2015. Hal ini terbukti dari tingkat motivasi berwirausaha peserta didik yang tuntas sebanyak 24 peserta didik (66,67%) dapat tingkatkan pada siklus 2 menjadi 31 peserta didik yang tuntas 86,11% melebihi indikator keberhasilan yang diharapkan yaitu 75%. Tingkat ketuntasan motivasi berwirausaha peserta didik siklus I dan siklus II diperoleh selisih 19,44%.
KONSEP KONSEP PENGEMBANGAN LAYANAN BAGI ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS PADA KURIKULUM 2013
Authors: Aulia Fikri
Published: December 2019

Kurikulum 2013 merupakan implementasi dari UU no. 32 tahun 2013. Kurikulum 2013 ini merupakan kelanjutan dan penyempurna dari kurikulum berbasis kompetensi (KBK) dan KTSP. Akan tetapi lebih mengacu pada kompetensi sikap, pengetahuan dan keterampilan secara terpadu, sebagaimana amanat UU 20 tahun 2003 tentang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional yang terdapat pada pasal 35, dimana kompetensi lulusan merupakan kualifikasi kemampuan lulusan yang mencakup sikap, pengetahuan, dan keterampilan sesuai dengan standar nasional yang telah disepakati. Paparan ini merupakan bagian dari uji publik kurikulum 2013 yang diharapkan dapat menjaring pendapat dan masukan dari masyarakat secara positif.Kurikulum 2013 adalah kurikulum yang digulirkan oleh pemerintah Indonesia saat ini,. Kuikulum ini menitikberatkan pada keaktifan belajar di kelas serta mengembangkan kompetensi peserta didik. Telah banyak sekolah yang mengimplementasikan kurikulum 2013, tidak hanya sekolah regular melainkan juga pada sekolah berkebetuhan khusus.Pendidikan anak berkebutuhan khusus salah satu pendidikan yang penting bagi perkembangan anak berkebuthan khusus. Dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran di sekolah bekerbutuhan khusus, kurikulum 2013 telah banyak mengalami penyempurnaan dalam perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasinya, tentu saja hal ini dilakukan berdasarkan kebutuhan kompetensi peserta didik berkebutuhan khusus.
Mind Mapping untuk Pengembangan Perencanaan Karir
Authors: Rala Jean
Published: December 2019

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui upaya layanan bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik mind  mapping terhadap perencanaan karir siswa. Penelitian kuantitatif melalui metode peneltian True Experimental Design dengan model pre-test post-test control group design. Populasi dalam penelitian adalah siswa kelas X jurusan Multimedia SMK N 11 Semarang dengan   jumlah 143 siswa. Kelas  X Multimedia 3 adalah kelas yang dipergunakan untuk tryout sebanyak 35 siswa. Sampel dalam penelitian yaitu 16 siswa kelas X Multimedia 1 dan x Multimedia 4 SMK N 11 Semarang yang diambil dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Alat pengumpul data yang dipergunakan adalah skala perencanaan karir. Berdasarkan hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan ada peningkatan perencanaan karir pada kelompok eksperimen sebesar 78,875 point. Hasil perhitungan uji hipotesis  menunjukkan thitung= 385,7 > ttabel = 2,100 dengan db = 14 daraf taraf signifikannya 5%(0,05) maka thitung lebih besar dari ttabel. Atas dasar perhitungan tersebut maka hipotesis alternatif (Ha) yang berbunyi “ada pengaruh Layanan Bimbingan Kelompok Teknik Mind Mapping untuk Meningkatkan Perencanaan Karir Siswa kelas X Jurusan Multimedia SMK N 11 Semarang” diterima kebenarannya pada taraf signifikansi 5%. Dengan demikian menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh layanan bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik mind mapping terhadap perencanaan karir siswa.