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Implementasi Gerakan Literasi di Sekolah (Studi Kasus di SDN Karah 1 Surabaya)
Authors: Shoimah Retno Nuzilatus
Published: April 2021

Sekolah adalah salah satu sarana edukatif yang dipilih pemerintah sebagai pusat implementasi program “Surabaya kota literasi”. Melalui peraturan yang dikeluarkan oleh dinas pendidikan kota Surabaya tentang semangat literasi di sekolah, diharapkan seluruh sekolah di Surabaya, mulai tingkatan SD/sederajat hingga SMA/sederajat dapat mengimplementasikan Gerakan Literasi Sekolah (GLS) dan mengintegrasikan misi pengembangan kemampuan literasi ke dalam kurikulum sekolah.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan sejauh mana implementasi program “Gerakan Literasi Sekolah” di SDN Karah 1 Surabaya. Penelitian kualitatif-deskriptif digunakan dalam penelitian ini agar proses literasi di SDN Karah 1 dapat dijabarkan dengan jelas dan rinci. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi GLS di SDN Karah 1 masih “baru”. Kegiatan pendukung literasi masih terus diupayakan, seperti: perbaikan fasilitas dan pelayanan di perpustakaan sekolah, penambahan koleksi buku, pengadaan sudut baca di setiap ruang kelas, diberlakukannya wajib baca 15 menit sebelum masuk kelas, wajib baca minimal satu buku dalam satu minggu, dan membuat resume atau melaporkan isi dari buku yang telah dibaca.

Beberapa hal yang masih menjadi kendala keterlaksanaan program literasi di SDN Karah I adalah sedikitnya variasi buku bacaan yang disediakan sekolah dan rasio jumlah buku dengan jumlah siswa masih terpaut jauh. Pengawasan dan dorongan dari orang tua serta masyarakat sekitar juga sangat dibutuhkan demi kesuksesan Gerakan Literasi Sekolah.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN DENGAN PEMANFAATAN CERITA RAKYAT MELALUI MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PJBL) BERBASIS ROLE PLAYING DALAM MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Khanifah Lindra Nur
Published: April 2021

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan proses pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran, dimana mampu menghasilkan perangkat pembelajaran yang baik, dan mendeskripsikan keefektifan pembelajaran cerita rakyat di kelas V madrasah Ibtidaiyah dengan model Project Based learning (PjBL). Model pengembangan yang digunakan sebagai acuan adalah model Plomp. Model pengembangan ini meliputi lima fase yaitu fase investigasi awal, desain, face realisasi/ kronstruksi, face tes, evaluasi dan revisi, dan implementasi. Hasil pengembangan diuji dengan rancangan penelitian One Group Pretest-Postest Design.

Penelitian ini  menghasilkan:  1) perangkat pembelajaran yang baik dengan kriteria validitas, dimana hasil penilaian validator terhadap perangkat pembelajaran mencapai 80%; 2) pembelajaran IPS untuk mengajarkan cerita rakyat dalam kategori baik dengan kriteria kepraktisan yang diindikasikan dengan kemampuan guru mengelola pembelajaran berada dalam kategori baik dan keefektifan dengan indikator aktivitas peserta didik memenuhi kriteria efektif sesuai dengan waktu ideal dan ketuntasan hasil belajar secara klasikal mencapai 85%; 3) model Project based learning untuk mengajarkan tentang cerita rakyat dengan kriteria (a) hasil belajar peserta didik tuntas dengan persentase ketuntasan secara klasikal 90%, (b) kemampuan guru mengelola pembelajaran berada dalam kategori baik, (c) aktivitas peserta didik memenuhi kriteria efektif; (d) respon terhadap pembelajaran positif.
As orações do Missal Romano em tempos de calamidades
Authors: Dilli Dom Aloísio Alberto
Published: April 2021

Caros leitores. Foi-nos solicitado um artigo, dentro do contexto da pandemia da covid-19, sobre o sentido das orações do Missal Romano, ligadas às calamidades, e se elas continuarão no novo missal (3ª edição pósconciliar), que todos aguardamos. Tentando contribuir para esta reflexão, inicialmente pretendemos analisar alguns desafios que o tempo da pandemia nos coloca e que esperam por respostas criativas e sábias em vista da vivência de nossa fé e sua expressão na liturgia oficial e em outras formas de encontro com o Senhor e os irmãos, sobretudo em tempos de exceção. A seguir, dedicaremos atenção aos textos propostos pela Igreja em tempo de guerra ou calamidade, sem deixar de analisar o novo texto emitido, recentemente, pela Santa Sé: Missa em Tempo de Pandemia. Também apresentaremos algumas linhas sobre a preparação do Novo Missal Romano e, finalmente, partilhamos uma oração pessoal que foi composta durante a pandemia.
Eucaristia em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Farias Dom Hernaldo Pinto
Published: April 2021

O presente artigo quer aprofundar as celebrações litúrgicas, mais precisamente as celebrações eucarísticas, e fazer algumas provocações a partir de práticas realizadas neste tempo de pandemia, nem sempre condizentes com aquilo que a Igreja orienta. Ao mesmo tempo quer lançar luzes sobre o contexto que estamos vivendo a partir do Sacramento da Eucaristia.
Development of a franchise and rating in the formation of programs for the development of higher project education
Authors: Glushchenko Valery
Published: April 2021

The subject of the article is the development of franchises and ratings as information technologies used in the development of higher project education; the object of the article is higher project education in the conditions of the sixth technological order, the purpose of the work is to develop programs for the development and rating of project universities in the transition of the education system to a new (sixth) technological order; to achieve the goals, the following tasks are solved: system analysis of higher project education; development of methods for forming programs for the development of higher project education; development of franchise content for the development of higher project education; the scientific methods in the work are system and historical analysis, forecasting, synthesis, predictive analysis, expert methods, structural and parametric analysis; scientific novelty is determined by the development of the methodology for the formation of programs for the development of project higher education, the development of the theory (functions and roles) of the rating, the creation of a methodology for the development of the rating of project higher education.
Impact of Industrial Atmospheric Emissions on Ambient Air Quality in Arzew Area, Oran State, Algeria
Authors: Naili Said , Morsli Amine
Published: April 2021

This work focuses on identifying the source of BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene) emissions generated by hydrocarbon-related industrial activities and evaluation of its impact on ambient air quality according to European Union (EU) regulations during 2019. The spatial distribution of BTEX concentrations suggest that massive emissions are mainly due to the oil refining activity. BTEX concentration levels at the sampling sites show that benzene was more dominant. Considering the level of atmospheric pollution relative to the indicative value (2µg/m3) recommended by the EU, the ambient air is considered to be quite polluted with benzene content (5.36 µg/m3) produced mainly by emissions from the oil refining industrial complex.
Strategic Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence in Business
Authors: RTAL Mohamed , HANOUNE Mostafa
Published: April 2021

Information systems are defined as systems that consist of a group of people, data records, and some manual and non-manual operations. These systems generally handle data and information related to each system, and it can also be defined as a set of elements that overlap with each other to collect, process, store and distribute information on a specific topic. Systematically, in order to support the organization, control it, and the analysis, and form a clear current and future vision of the topic in question. Information systems are a group of programs that are used to archive, manage and organize data, and process them with specific procedures established according to the workflow mechanism in the organization, in order to obtain the final outputs. It is noteworthy that information systems are completely different from information technology, as information systems use information technology techniques which were created to serve its based business.
Kesehatan Reproduksi Wanita di Sepanjang Daur Kehidupan
Authors:   Pendidikan Profesi Bidan, Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu, Mayasari Ade Tyas , Febriyanti Hellen ,   Kebidanan, Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu, Primadevi Inggit ,   Pendidikan Profesi Bidan, Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu
Published: April 2021

Buku ini membahas tentang kesehatan reproduksi wanita di sepanjang daur kehidupan, mulai dari masa remaja, pasangan usia subur (PUS), ibu hamil, bersalin, nifas sampai dengan pemilihan alat kontrasepsi. Selain itu, materi didalam buku ini juga disertai dengan undang-undang yang mendukung tentang kesehatan reproduksi. Buku ini ditujukan kepada mahasiswa dibidang kesehatan dan juga masyarakat umum yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang kesehatan reproduksi terutama pada wanita. Dengan membaca isi dari buku ini, akan menambah pengetahuan yang lebih luas tentang kesehatan reproduksi, terutama pada wanita karena kesehatan reproduksi pada wanita merupakan aspek penting dalam kehidupan. Seorang wanita wajib memperhatikan kesehatan reproduksi disepanjang daur kehidupannya agar bisa melahirkan generasi penerus bangsa yang berkualitas.
Jangan Seperti Jaring Laba-Laba
Authors:   Hukum, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Sulaiman Sulaiman
Published: April 2021

Istilah sarang laba-laba dalam konteks hukum, berasal dari Honore de Balzac. “Hukum seperti sarang laba-laba, menangkap serangga-serangga kecil dan membiarkan yang besar-besar lolos”. Tentu pernyataan empiris ini tidak mungkin semua orang setuju. Buku ini mengajak kita untuk jangan berhenti berpikir agar hukum tidak seperti yang digambarkan Balzac. Negara hukum benar-benar berhukum dengan menggunakan hukum, hingga mencapai derajat negara hukum yang selalu membahagiakan rakyatnya.
Fisika Matematika I
Authors:   Fisika, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Yusibani Elin
Published: April 2021

Buku ajar ini dibuat sebagai pendamping untuk matakuliah Fisika Matematika I yang diajarkan untuk mahasiswa Program Studi Sarjana Fisika, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala pada tahun kedua masa perkuliahannya (semester 3). Buku ajar ini terdiri dari deret takhingga pada bab satu selanjutnya bilangan kompleks, persamaan linear, vektor, matrik dan determinan, diferensiasi parsial pada bab empat, integral lipat dan terakhir adalah analisis vektor.
Pertanian Organik Pertanian Andalan Masa Depan
Authors:   Agroteknologi, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Syafruddin Syafruddin
Published: April 2021

Buku Pertanian Organik: Pertanian Andalan Masa Depan ini menguraikan tentang pupuk organik, pupuk hayati dan pestisida nabati sebagai tiga pilar sarana produksi untuk pengembangan pertanian organik. Selain itu juga menguraikan tentang aspek biota tanah dan manajemen hara untuk pertanian organik dan proses sertifikasi sebagai jaminian mutu untuk produk yang dihasilkan dalam pertanian organik. Pada bagian akhir juga menguraikan tentang perkembangan pertanian organik di dunia khususnya di Asia, Eropa dan Amerika.
Pembelajaran Puisi untuk Mahasiswa
Authors:   Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Harun Mohd.
Published: April 2021

Buku ajar yang sebenarnya sudah disiapkan sejak tahun 2009 ini dimaksudkan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan bahan ajar Mata Kuliah Puisi pada Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, FKIP Unsyiah. Sesuai dengan judulnya, buku ajar ini memuat hal-hal yang berkenaan dengan puisi. Dalam Bab I diulas materi yang berkenaan dengan pengertian puisi, sejarah puisi, fungsi puisi, jenis-jenis puisi. Dalam Bab II diuraikan struktur fisik puisi yang terkait dengan diksi, imaji, kata konkret, bahasa figuratif, versifikasi, tipografi. Dalam Bab III diuraikan struktur batin puisi, meliputi tema, nada, perasaan, amanat. Bab V diuraikan penampilan puisi, yang meliputi kiat membaca puisi, musikalisasi puisi, dan dramatisasi puisi. Semua materi dalam empat bab tersebut disertai dengan rangkuman dan latihan pada masing-masing bagian akhir. Sebagian latihan dikemas dalam bentuk diskusi kelas dan bersifat interaktif. Latihan ini dimaksudkan agar pada gilirannya mahasiswa memahami secara komprehensif unsur-unsur puisi dan kemudian dapat menampilkannya di depan khalayak sebagai suatu keterampilan seni (skill art).
Pembelajaran Konsep Listrik dan Magnet
Authors:   Pendidikan Fisika , Universitas Syiah Kuala, Saminan Saminan
Published: April 2021

Buku ini berisi pokok-pokok materi listrik dan magnet yang semestinya dipelajari oleh mahasiswa, dosen, guru, dan para praktisi pendidikan lainnya yang terkait. Oleh karena itu, buku ini dimaksudkan sebagai rujukan utama bagi mahasiswa, dosen, guru dan praktisi terkait lainnya dalam belajar dan mengajar listrik dan magnet di perguruan tinggi, sekolah, dan masyarakat umum. Untuk memperkaya referensi, mahasiswa dan atau masyarakat umum juga diminta membaca buku-buku lainnya yang relevan sebagaimana tertera pada daftar pustaka buku ini. Buku ini berusaha menyajikan konsep secara mendetail supaya ilmu pengetahuan yang diserap dapat disimpan long time memory supaya konsep yang dipahamai menjadi lebih bermakna sehingga tidak mudah lupa.
Kiat Menulis Artikel Ilmiah Jurnal Nasional dan Internasional
Authors:   Kelautan dan Perikanan, Universitas Syiah Kuala, ZA. Muchlisin
Published: April 2021

Buku Kiat Menulis Artikel Ilmiah Jurnal Nasional dan International berikan pengetahuan dan informasi praktis tentang kiat-kiat publikasi di jurnal internasional yang kami tulis dan ramu berdasarkan pengalaman penulis dan diperkaya dengan teori-teori terkait sehingga bersifat praktis dan mudah dipahami dan diterapkan.
Kimia Analisa Instrumen
Authors:   Pendidikan Kimia, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Khaldun Ibnu
Published: April 2021

Bahan ajar ini dipersiapkan untuk kuliah selama setengah semester (6 – 8 kali perkuliahan) dan sebagai bahan bacaan untuk menghadapi Ujian Tengah Semester. Pokok bahasan yang disajikan dalam bahan ajar ini terdiri atas enam bab yaitu: gelombang elektromagnetik, Analisis kualitatif dan kuantitatif dengan metode spektrofotometri UV/Vis, Aplikasi metode spektrofotometri dalam bidang analitik, Instrumentasi spektrofotometer UV/Vis, Spektrofotometri Infra Merah dan Validasi Metode Analisis. Bahan bacaan ini dilengkapi dengan soal-soal latihan disetiap bab dan juga pembahasannya yang agak terperinci agar mahasiswa mudah memahaminya.
Keterampilan Berbicara
Authors:   Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Subhayni Subhayni , Sa'adiah Sa'adiah ,   Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Armia Armia ,   Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia, Universitas Syiah Kuala
Published: April 2021

Dilengkapi dengan contoh aplikasi dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara. Buku ini dibagi menjadi tiga bagian, yaitu bagian pertama yang berisi hakikat keterampilan berbicara; bagian kedua berisi kaitan keterampilan berbicara dengan keterampilan menyimak, keterampilan membaca, dan keterampilan menulis; dan bagian ketiga berisi aplikasi dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara serta pengajaran berbicara pada sekolah menengah pertama dan sekolah menengah atas. Buku ini disusun atas dasar penelitian di bidang keterampilan berbahasa yang pernah penulis lakukan kurang lebih sepuluh tahun terakhir. Penyusunan teori dan aplikasi meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara ini, penulis susun dari berbagai buku-buku keterampilan berbicara yang telah ada selama ini ditambah dengan konsep-konsep yang penulis temukan selama terjun di penelitian keterampilan berbicara.
Fisika Moderen
Authors:   Pendidikan Fisika, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Tarmizi Tarmizi
Published: April 2021

Penyajian dan tingkat kedalaman materi dalam buku Fisika Modern ini telah disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan guru fisika modern di SMA/MA dan kebutuhan calon mahasiswa yang akan melanjutkan studinya di program magister. Diharapkan kepada mahasiswa calon guru fisika SMA/MA tidak hanya mempelajari buku Fisika Modern ini, akan tetapi agar mendapatkan wawasan yang lebih luas lagi, perlu mempelajari melalui buku-buku lain, internet, jurnal dan lain-lain sebagainya.
Mikro Konseling
Authors:   Bimbingan dan Konseling, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Nurhasanah Nurhasanah , Nelissa Zahra ,   Bimbingan dan Konseling, Universitas Syiah Kuala
Published: April 2021

Buku ajar adalah memfasilitasi mahasiswa, sebagai pegangan terutama yang sedang mengikuti mata kuliah “MIKRO KONSELING”, serta menjadi pegangan bagi dosen pengasuh Matakuliah Mikro Konseling di Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan dalam mewujudkan profesi konselor yang ideal
Kenneth Burke’s Attitude Toward Rhetoric
Authors: Ivie Robert L.
Published: April 2021

This paper charts a course through Kenneth Burke’s extensive body of works by focusing on his rhetorically inflected theory of social criticism. It progresses from Burke’s ideas about symbolic action and dramatism to a discussion of identification. It features Burke’s definition of man, his treatment of the victimage ritual, and his notion of the comic corrective as three useful heuristics for understanding rhetoric as a vehicle for improving agonistic human relations without sacrificing diversity
The Influence of School Leadership and Work Motivation toward Teacher’s Discipline
Authors: Darmiati Darmiati , Kristiawan Muhammad , Rohana Rohana
Published: April 2021

This study determined the effect of school leadership on the work discipline of teachers in Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri Ogan ilir. This research used quantitative methods with correlational types. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression test analysis techniques and multiple linear regression. The results showed that 1) principal's leadership has a significant effect on teacher discipline; 2) work motivation has a significant effect on teacher discipline; and 3) principal's leadership and work motivation together have a significant effect on the work discipline.
The Effect of Principal’s Competence and Community Participation on the Quality of Educational Services
Authors: Zulaiha Deni , Lian Bukman , Mulyadi Mulyadi
Published: April 2021

This research was conducted at Public Elementary School 68 Palembang with 34 teachers as respondents in the study sample. In this study there are three research variables consisting of two independent variables Principal Competence (X1) and Community Participation (X2), and one dependent variable Quality of Educational Services (Y). The extent to which the realization and role of community participation in education depends on the understanding of the community itself in education, and depends on the ability of the school. Quality education services are educational services that are in accordance with the plan and achieve the goals set and can meet the expectations and needs of customers. The results obtained in this study illustrate that the quality of educational services in Public Elementary School 68 Palembang is very good and can meet customer needs.
School Principal’s Strategy in Developing Teacher’s Professional Competencies to Improve Educational Quality
Authors: Riyany Evy , Harapan Edi , Tahrun Tahrun
Published: April 2021

This study identified the principal's strategy in developing teacher’s professional competence. This research used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques are carried out through interviews, observation and documentation. The research subjects were the principal and teachers of SD Negeri 1 Kota Prabumulih. The results showed that: (1) in order to improve and develop the professional competence of teachers in SD Negeri 1 Kota Prabumulih, the head seems to implement and implement a strategy in the form of "Supervision"; (2) teacher competence at SD Negeri 1 Kota Prabumulih is quite good. because teachers have been trained to educate, teach, guide, direct, train, assess, and evaluate students, and (3) obstacles faced by school principals in improving the professional competence of SD Negeri 1 Prabumulih City teachers, namely: teachers have a solid job in teaching in the classroom so that the teacher does not pay attention to the supervision carried out by the principal, sometimes less and unscheduled implementation time is caused by the principal's busyness in attending official events and meetings outside of school, and some teachers are still there who are late or do not comply with the stipulations on the right time in making the Lesson Plan.
Management for Improving the Quality of Student Learning in Primary Schools
Authors: Maryati Susri , Ahmad Syarwani , Eddy Syaiful
Published: April 2021

This study determined the implementation of learning management used by teachers in improving student achievement. The data collection methods are observation, interview and documentation, then checking the validity of the data by comparing the information provided by the informant and the observation data with the results of the interview, then the data is analyzed qualitatively. From the results of the study, it was found that: 1) the implementation of learning management by teachers in improving student achievement was carried out by identifying, objectives, benefits, planning steps, planning stages, including indicators or quality targets to be achieved as a process of increasing learning achievement students in order to realize the quality of education; 2) the inhibiting factor for the implementation of learning management at SDN in Babat Toman Subdistrict, Musi Banyuasin Regency, namely the lack of awareness of teachers to compile lesson plans, many students are passive in implementing learning even though they have been given a stimulus by the teacher and the lack of variation in assessments carried out by the teacher and too many students so the time allocation for conducting the assessment is insufficient or difficult; 3) a solution to overcoming obstacles, namely by conducting trainings on how to compile a good syllabus and lesson plans applying learning strategies that are evaluated by varying assessment techniques.
Classroom Management: Glocalized Contexts
Authors: Pokharel Manda , Sharma Mani Ram
Published: April 2021

This research based article discusses on issues and practices of classroom management from the local perspectives. It is based on the context of public school of Nepal. The participant is an EFL teacher of public school in Kathmandu, teaching in middle school and secondary level there. The classroom management practices in the EFL teacher’s classes are seen using classroom observation tool, in her classes of both the levels for a week using qualitative framework. The findings show the traditional practice still dominating the classroom activities. Therefore the article is based on the issues of classroom management being specific to the seating arrangements, discipline, peer work, group work, space, presentation, and time management in the public school where classroom observation has been done.
Glocalization in Intercultural Crisis Communication: Lessons From D&G’s Incident in China
Authors: Wu Xiaoya , Peng Huan , Wang Weichao
Published: April 2021

In intercultural crisis communication, the globally adopted framework SCCT (Situated Crisis Communication Theory) should be adapted to meet the local contexts. By collecting online posts concerning D&G’s crisis communication from major Chinese social platforms including Sina Weibo, Zhihu (408 posts), WeChat official account (23 posts) as well as Instagram, Facebook and YouTube (344 posts), and with 10 semi-structured interviews (3 university professors and 8 students of different majors) for triangulation, this study analyzes the online posts concerning D&G’s crisis response strategies in China. We find that the public regard denial strategy as being outdated, demonstrating superiority and lack of responsibility; victimage strategy reflecting arrogance and self-centered mindset; moreover, the apologies are analyzed in terms of the manner and content of apology. Effective intercultural communication presupposes equality, mutual respect and empathy; therefore, it is necessary to uphold a glocalization approach to crisis communication.
Research on Minority College Students’ Engagement in English Learning
Authors: Sun Li
Published: April 2021

This paper studies the relationship between minority college students’ English learning autonomy, English learning self-efficacy and English learning engagement, based on attribution theory and social cognitive theory. A questionnaire was first conducted on 570 ethnic minority non-English major college students in Yunnan province, Guizhou province, and Sichuan province, China. Then, statistical software is used to make regression analysis on the relationship between variables. Research results show that English learning autonomy has a significant positive impact on English learning engagement; English learning autonomy has a significant positive impact on English learning self-efficacy; English learning self-efficacy has a significant positive impact on English learning engagement; English learning self-efficacy has a partial mediating role in English learning autonomy and English learning engagement. Finally, some strategies are proposed to improve English learning engagement from motivation-driven perspective, involving learning evaluation, learning resources and learning guidance.
Maize Milling and Modifying Atmospheric Conditions Limit Formation of Aflatoxin B1 by Aspergillus Flavus
Authors: Temba Benigni Alfred , Bakari Gaymary George
Published: April 2021

Occurrence of mycotoxins in foods poses a serious health concern all over the world. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is the most toxic, with widest occurrence in various foods, but mainly in cereals and nuts and its accumulation depends on substrate and environmental factors. This study investigated the how physical status (milling) of maize kernels and atmospheric conditions (aeration, moisture and temperature) affect production of aflatoxin B1 by Aspergillus flavus (ATCC 28862). Intact kernels and flour were incubated for up to 20 days in open and partially sealed petri dishes under controlled temperatures of 25 ºC, 30 ºC and 37 ºC and initial moisture contents of 27%, 22%, 18%, 15% and 12%. It was found that on average, significantly higher (p < 0.05) aflatoxin B1 level was accumulated in intact kernels (145.7 µg/kg) as compared to milled kernels (2.2 µg/kg). Also, none of the samples incubated under partially sealed conditions, compared to up to 100% of the samples incubated in open atmosphere had detectable levels of aflatoxin B1 after 20 days. Fungal growth was not affected by milling or aeration, but sporulation was low at 37 ºC and high at 25 ºC and 30 ºC. The findings of this study provide baseline information on how conditions can be modified to control postharvest accumulation of aflatoxin B1 in cereals.
FONTES DE INFORMAÇÕES NO PROCESSO DE TOMADA DE DECISÃO DE PRODUÇÃO E COMERCIALIZAÇÃO:
Authors: Capitanio Ariane Batista , Padilha Ana Claudia Machado , Leite Amanda Regina , Souza Marcelino De
Published: April 2021

Com a imensa variedade de informações disponíveis no momento de tomar a decisão, os produtores mais preparados ou que melhor se adaptam ao mercado turbulento e dinâmicos serão os que tomarão as decisões com resultados satisfatórios. Nesse sentido o estudo teve como objetivo identificar as fontes de informações no processo de tomada de decisão de produção e comercialização utilizadas por agricultores familiares associados à  Cooperativa de Alimentos de Espumoso Ltda. – Cooperbom. Para atingir o objetivo, foi realizada uma pesquisa de caráter exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa, para a qual foram entrevistados os agricultores associados à cooperativa e que comercializam seus produtos na feira organizada pela Cooperbom. A técnica utilizada para analisar os dados foi a de análise de conteúdo. Como principais resultados do estudo, destacam-se a influência da família, principalmente dos filhos, das empresas do setor, dos contatos profissionais e de amigos, dos meios de comunicação (jornal, rádio, televisão) e da Emater. Constatou-se, na pesquisa, as dificuldades dos associados em encontrar informações, relatadas como deficiência, falta de transparência nas informações e a dificuldade de compreensão do mercado.
Methodology Focused on Identifying Variables Necessary to Develop Logistics Clusters
Authors: Almeida Cristiano Farias , Yamashita Yaeko , Cools Mario , Marchal Jean , Piette Bernard
Published: April 2021

Several scholars have addressed the locational factors necessary for the best installation of industries or services; among them, one finds the costs with transportation of products and raw materials, labor-related costs, benefits deriving from the agglomeration of companies, as well as place-environment associations. Some agglomeration types stand out in this context, each one of them has its specific features, although they share the same goal. The agglomeration of companies is an increasingly frequent trend observed in production centers. Companies belonging to the same production chain remain close to each other in order to reduce costs with product transportation, storage and distribution processes. Consequently, they get to optimize their processes and increase their profits. The proximity between companies belonging to the same branch increases competitiveness between them. In addition, there is significant presence of skilled labor in these regions, a fact that favors logistics operations such as the transportation of inputs needed to enable companies’ production, and cost reduction. Thus, the aim of the present research is to create a methodology capable of identifying the variables necessary to develop a logistics cluster based on concepts such as productive economic agglomerations, by taking into consideration aspects addressed in a survey conducted with key cluster policy-development actors. Moreover, Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) was used to create an ontology to help better understanding the association among all variables necessary to structure logistics clusters.
Influence of Radiographic Bone Quality on the Type of Proximal Humerus Fracture
Authors: Koczy-Baron Aleksandra , Koczy Bogdan , Mielnik Michał , Stołtny Tomasz , Baczyński Kamil , Hawranek Robert , Łanowy Radosław , Szyluk Karol
Published: April 2021

Background. The risk of proximal humerus fractures increases with age and deterioration of bone quality over time, and the treatment of these injuries may be clinically challenging.The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between local bone quality and the morphology of proximal humerus fractures.
Material and methods. We conducted a retrospective study of 187 patients diagnosed with proximal humerus fractures. X-ray images of all patients were analysed, and on this basis, bone quality was assessed, using the Deltoid Tuberosity Index (DTI), average cortical bone thickness (CBTavg) and the Tingart measurement. The type of fracture was classified according to Neer’s and Association for Osteosynthesis (AO) classifications. Moreover, the caput-collum-diaphyseal (CCD) angle was measured and the relationships between valgus or varus fractures and the DTI, CBTAVG and Tingart parameters were investigated in all patients.
Results. Using the Neer classification, the most common fracture type was type 3, found in 90 patients (48.1%). A total of 51 patients (27.3%) sustained an AO B1 fracture. Significantly lower mean DTI values were noted in patients with a Neer 4 fracture compared to those with Neer 3 (p = 0.02) and Neer 2 fractures (p = 0.03). Moreover, significantly higher mean DTI (p <0.00) and CBTAVG (p <0.025) values were noted in the group of patients with valgus fractures (CCD> 140º).
Conclusions. 1. In the group of patients diagnosed with a four-part fracture according to Neer, bone quality assessed using the Deltoid Tuberosity Index was significantly worse than in two- and three-part fractures. 2. Significantly higher bone quality, assessed on the basis of the DTI and CBTAVG indices, was observed among patients with valgus fractures compared to those with varus fractures.
Outcomes of Treatment of Monteggia Fractures with Reduction and Internal Titanium Elastic Nail Fixation of the Ulna
Authors: Gradek Joanna , Rawo Tomasz , Psuja Aleksander , Gawelowicz Karol , Kąpiński Jacek , Waśko Marcin K.
Published: April 2021

Background. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the usefulness of radiographic indices of humero-radial joint instability in order to predict treatment outcomes in Monteggia fractures.
Material and methods. A retrospective analysis was conducted in a group of patients who underwent closed reduction and internal titanium elastic nail (TEN) fixation of the ulna and closed reduction of a dislocation of the radial head between 2016 and 2018. The indications for intrame­dullary fixation comprised transverse or short oblique fractures. The direction of the dislocation was classified according to Bado. The following radiographic indies were assessed: Radiocapitellar Line, Lateral Humeral Line, Proximity Index, and Radial Head Displacement Index.
Results. Treatment outcomes were assessed with the Oxford Elbow Score and Mayo Elbow Performance Score, and com­plications were assessed with a modified Clavien-Dindo-Sink scale. No coincidence between poor functional and radio­graphic outcomes was demonstrated.
Conclusions. 1. Regardless of the severity of the injury, eligibility for surgery and correctly performed surgical treatment guarantee a good final outcome. 2. Patients treated with TEN regain their preoperative mobility. 3. There was no coincidence between poor functional and radiographic outcomes, except for one patient in whom subluxation of the radial head persisted despite surgery and was confirmed radiographically and functionally. 4. It would be beneficial for clinical practice to introduce simple, reproducible radiographic parameters for unambiguous assessment of the effectiveness of treatment and predicting treatment outcomes; unfortunately none of the parameters we investigated were sufficiently reliable. 5. The radiographic parameters analysed in this paper are dependent on the quality of the radiological examinations performed.
Quality Of Life and Associated Factors in Latin American Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Santos Rodrigo Nunes , Castro Martha , Santana Flávio Robert , Sanches Mário Martins , Filho Diógenes Pires Serra , Ray Richard , Matos Marcos Almeida
Published: April 2021

Background. The objective of this study was to determine whether individuals with hip osteoarthritis who undergo THA have higher HRQOL scores than those awaiting the procedure; An additional aim was to investigate associated factors exerting an impact on HRQOL.
Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Participants were divided into two groups: pre-THA and post-THA. Functional capacity was assessed using the Harris Hip Score, and HRQOL was measured using a validated and adapted version of the WOMAC questionnaire. A multivariate analysis of the WOMAC results was used to identify the main variables associated with HRQOL in both groups.
Results. The post-THA group had higher HRQOL scores (100.4 ± 88.5) than the pre-THA group (197.8 ± 54.1). The domains Pain (68.0 ± 19.0 versus 34.7 ± 30.8), Stiffness (61.2 ± 28.9 versus 29.9 ± 33.1), and Physical Activity (68.6 ± 16.1 versus 36.6 ± 30.2) also had higher scores in the post-THA group. Pain was the variable most frequently associated with the increase in post-THA HRQOL scores. Other variables such as occupation, time of diagnosis, joint function, and body weight also had an impact on the HRQOL of both groups.
Conclusions. 1. Individuals who underwent THA had higher scores for HRQOL compared to those still awaiting the procedure. 2. Pain was the variable most strongly associated with quality of life.
Headless Compression Screw Fixation of Delayed Union Jones Fractures: A Case Series
Authors: Nagi Ahmed , Elgalli Mosab , Mubark Islam , Motawea Bahaa A. , Karagkevrekis Charalampos
Published: April 2021

Background. Different methods have been adopted to treat delayed union and non-union of fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal using screws, plates and tension band wires. There has been increasing use of intramedullary screw fixation to treat these fractures with variable rates of success. The optimum screw diameter and properties have been a subject of debate. To assess the results of using a larger diameter 5.5 mm cannulated, headless variable-pitch screw to fix delayed union of Jones fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal.
Methods and methods. A case series study including 24 patients with delayed union of Jones fifth meta­tar­sal fractures. The fractures were fixed by a 5.5 mm cannulated variable-pitch compression titanium screw (Acumed® Acutrak 2® Screw System).
Results. Radiological union was achieved in all patients at a mean of 7.2 weeks. At 12 months’ follow up, patients had a mean American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society midfoot score of 95.6. The mean Short Form 12 Physical and mental survey scores improved from 22.71 and 29.31 points preoperatively to 57.88 and 59.54 respectively.
Conclusion.The headless compression screw achieved a satisfactory union rate for delayed union Lawren­ce zone II fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal with satisfactory functional results.
Decoupling in lean management accounting practices
Authors: Łada Monika
Published: April 2021

Purpose: The research presented in the article focused on analyzing how experts perceive lean management accounting practices in companies that operate in Poland. The construct of decoupling derived from the neo-institutional theory was adopted as the main theoretical lens.
Methodology/approach: The empirical material collected in the form of interviews with experts was studied using qualitative content analysis.
Findings: The practices of lean management accounting discussed by the experts were characterized by numerous inconsistencies linked to competing logics of the enterprise management and the accounting role. We show that the contradictions in the assumptions of particular logics were reflected in the decoupling of the internal information system. The decoupling was multidimensional and related to the complex influence of social factors.
Research limitations/implications: The research, although conducted on a relatively narrow group of experts, gives an insight into the impact of institutional factors as deter-minants of management accounting practices.
Originality/value: The results confirmed that the lean accounting practices implemented in the heterogeneous institutional field are hybrid in character.
Electronic Document Management System as an IT tool for processing accounting e-documents in Polish local government
Authors: Kotyla Cyryl
Published: April 2021

Purpose: This paper explores the level of use of Electronic Document Management Sys-tems (EDMSs) to process electronic accounting documents in local government in Poland, as well as the kind of basic activities related to electronic accounting documents that are supported in EDMSs. Registering electronic accounting documents in an EDMS is a vital step towards e-accounting because the automation of the processes related to registering accounting documents in accounting software is possible only when the accounting docu-ments are electronic, i.e. in the form of a structured XML file. Methodology/approach: Survey research was conducted among local government units (LGUs) in Poland to examine whether they use EDMSs to support accounting work related to the handling of electronic accounting documents. One thousand, five hundred and forty-nine units were examined, which is approx. 57% of the total population. The study is qualitative in nature. Findings: The results showed that the Polish local government is poorly prepared to regis-ter electronic accounting documents in EDMSs. Of the 1,594 units examined, 1,058 use an EDMS and 536 have not yet implemented one, which means that these LGUs are not at all prepared for electronic communication, including registration of electronic accounting doc-uments. Of those units already using an EDMS (1058), 685 use it to register electronic accounting documents, while 373 do not use it for this purpose. Research limitations/implications: The limitation of the study is that despite the rela-tively large number of LGUs surveyed, the qualitative study does not allow for the general-isation of the results for the entire population. Practical implications: The study will be of interest to all those who plan to automate accounting processes based on loading metadata to the accounting software directly from electronic accounting documents in the form of XML files. Even though the empirical study covered only Polish LGUs, the issues related to IT applications used to develop e-accounting documents will also be of interest to local governments of other EU Member States, as the regu-lations and principles mentioned in the study have entered into force in all Member States. Originality/value: The originality of the study lies in the fact that e-accounting, e-documents, and e-signature are relatively young phenomena, so this study may be one of the voices in the future discussion on this topic. The originality and value of the study lie in the attempt to approximate the degree of current EDMS use to process electronic accounting docu-ments in local governments and the plans for implementing an EDMS in those local gov-ernments that do not yet use one in their activities. This will allow us to predict and assess the state of development of Accounting Information Systems (AIS).
Motivational Factors in Uniformed Services
Authors: Knopp Dariusz
Published: April 2021

The article presents theoretical foundations of effective motivation and job satisfaction. The theoretical considerations were supported by examples of research results on motivation in the armed forces of many countries as well as in the Police and Prison Service. As a result, the analysis of motivational factors in uniformed services (the Armed Forces, Police, Border Guard, Prison Service) was presented. Taking into account the specificity of the uniformed services, conclusions were also presented for building an effective incentive system in these formations. The conclusions and recommendation contained in the article also apply to other uniformed services in which servicemen and servicewomen apply for duty at an early stage of their careers, and develop their advancement within the organization (Border Guard, Coastal Guard, Customs Service, State Fire Service).
Bibliography of Halford J. MacKinder’s Works
Authors: Kotoulas Ioannis
Published: April 2021

The British geographer Sir Halford John Mackinder (1861–1947) is considered a key figure in the formulation of Classical Geopolitics, a disciple developed out of Geography and emphasizing the relation of geographical data and power distribution in international relations. Mackinder’s work includes original contributions to the fields of Geography, especially Physical Geography and Regional Geography, with special illuminations on Orography. Mackinder himself participated in field explorations in Eastern Africa. Mackinder’s terminology and thematic loci, such as the ‘pivot area’/ ‘Heartland’ and ‘World-Island’ formed the basis for Classical Geopolitics as a distinct methodological view and influenced many writers; through their elaboration Mackinder’s views contributed to the geostrategic outlook of Western powers after WWII. The article presents a complete Bibliography of Mackinder’s work with full documentation and shows the development and evolution of Mackinder’s scholarly thoughts and interests over time. Mackinder was a prolific writer; in total, he wrote 17 books and monographs, six syllabi for university purposes, 73 articles including his reports on the development of Geography at Oxford University and his field reports, as well as two Prologues in other writers’ books, nine newspaper opinion articles, eight speeches and addresses during special events of academia and 27 discussions and reviews of other writers’ work. He also contributed to five orographical maps.
An Analysis of IHC and HCII Publication Titles: Revealing and Comparing the Topics of Interest of their Communities
Authors: Lima Franklin M. da C. , Vasiljevic Gabriel A. M. , De Miranda Leonardo Cunha , Baranauskas M. Cecília C.
Published: April 2021

Analyzing how the conferences of a given research field are evolving contributes to the academic community in that the researchers can better situate their research towards the advancement of knowledge in their area of expertise. Thus, in this work we present the results of a correlation analysis performed within and between-conferences of the field of Human-Computer Interaction, using data from the conference on Human-Computer Interaction International (HCII) and from the Brazilian Symposium on Human Factors in Computing Systems (IHC). More than 209 thousand words from the titles of over 18 thousand publications from both conferences were analyzed in total, using different quantitative, qualitative and visualization methods, including statistical tests. The analysis of words from the tiles of publications from both conferences and the comparison of the ranking of these words indicate, amongst other results, that there is a significant difference in relation to the main and most covered topics for each one of these conferences.
Correction of the Lower Third of the Face and Submental Area in Various Types of Aging with Laser-Assisted Liposuction
Authors: Vitaliy Aleksandrovich Igumnov
Published: April 2021

Age-related changes in the face - at all times were not a desirable phenomenon in socially active and successful people. In modern society, success is primarily identified with an attractive appearance and a healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle is actively promoted in mass media, this message has many followers all over the world. The most striking manifestations of age-related changes are concentrated in the lower third of the face and submental area, which is manifested in violation of the contours of the jaw line, as well as in the smoothing of the cervical - chin angle. In some genetic features, such as micrognathia, these changes lead to the visual perception of the face less young than it actually is, even without obvious manifestations in other areas of the face. We have developed and put into practice a minimally invasive method for correcting the lower third of the face and the submental area, using laser-assisted liposuction, with various degrees of age-related changes. Which allows you to effectively deal with this problem.