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Gobernanza, democracia y ciudadanía: sus implicaciones con la equidad y la cohesión social en América Latina
Authors: Alcántara-Santuario Armando , Marín-Fuentes Veronica
Published: May 2019

Se analizan críticamente los conceptos de gobernanza y gobernabilidad en la educación superior, así como sus relaciones con la democracia y ciudadanía. También se exploran sus implicaciones con las políticas de equidad y cohesión social en México y América Latina. El artículo subraya el papel del Estado y sus vínculos con el ámbito privado, cuestionando el proceso que pretende la privatización de la esfera pública. Para el caso de la educación superior en América Latina y en México, se destaca el carácter autónomo de las universidades públicas, sosteniendo que la gobernanza, en tanto política de gobierno para las instituciones de educación superior (IES), puede convertirse en una nueva forma de intervención y control estatal, en detrimento de la libertad académica, la diversidad de instituciones y la educación superior pública, ignorando las características específicas de cada institución. Se sostiene que el reto de la gobernanza consiste en atender las particularidades de cada país, en términos de la libertad de autodeterminación, así como el impulso al liderazgo de la autoridad profesional y del conocimiento, por encima del poder de la autoridad y la representación política.
Análisis preliminar de la productividad académica en los Institutos Públicos Tecnológicos mexicanos
Authors: Amado Moreno María Guadalupe , Sevilla García Juan , Galaz Fontes Jesús , Brito Páez Reyna
Published: May 2019

Para conocer las actividades de docencia e investigación que realizan los académicos de los institutos públicos tecnológicos (IPT), se recurre a la información de tres encuestas aplicadas en México en 1992, 2000 y 2007-2008 relacionados con tres estudios nacionales. En este primer análisis se explora cada una de las bases de datos generadas en estos estudios para conocer cuántos académicos de los institutos públicos tecnológicos participaron en la muestra, el número de grupos atendidos, el porcentaje de tiempo dedicado a docencia e investigación, pertenencia al Programa de Mejoramiento del Profesorado o al Sistema Nacional de Investigadores (SNI). La información preliminar obtenida permite aventurarnos en el conocimiento de la productividad académica en docencia e investigación que han tenido los académicos de estos institutos y proporciona una idea de los cambios que han ocurrido de 1992 a 2008 en estas instituciones públicas de educación superior.
Evolución histórica de la Universidad de las Tunas, desde la perspectiva extensionista
Authors: Batista de los Ríos Dagneris , Sánchez Bustos Cristina
Published: May 2019

El tríptico misional de la Universidad: formación, investigación y extensión, debe satisfacer y dar respuesta a las necesidades de la sociedad así como a ella misma.  En el presente trabajo se propicia un bosquejo a la evolución histórica de las Universidades en el mundo, Cuba y finalmente Las Tunas, desde la perspectiva extensionista. Se muestra el tránsito de la Universidad de Las Tunas Vladimir Ilih Lenin por varios períodos hasta convertirse en la actualidad en una institución que tiene como máxima premisa la de organizar, fomentar y realizar actividades para promover cultura en su más amplia concepción, la consolidación de valores, formación política-ideológica desde varias aristas, la afirmación de la identidad del individuo en varios espacios, el rescate de las tradiciones, todo como parte de la formación de  una cultura general integral en la comunidad universitaria y de los futuros profesionales.
Evaluación de programas de doctorado transnacionales: una experiencia en Chile
Authors: Valenzuela-Morales Clelia
Published: May 2019

La insuficiente capacidad para formar investigadores en Latinoamérica ha hecho surgir alternativas de formación transnacional que se desarrollan en contextos emergentes, como en el caso de Chile. En este trabajo se analiza el valor y mérito del Programa de Doctorado en Psicología y Educación Bienio 2007-2009, impartido por la Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea en el campus Temuco de la Universidad Arturo Prat de Chile. A través de un modelo de evaluación de programas sustentado en la visión respondente-constructivista de R. Stake, se presenta una experiencia de formación transnacional y se analiza la opinión de las audiencias implicadas. A partir de las confluencias, divergencias y complementariedades detectadas se levanta una propuesta de mejora para futuras versiones del Programa, relevando la importancia del involucramiento de la institución donde éste se desarrolla.
Reseña del libro Las condiciones de producción intelectual de los académicos en Argentina, Brasil y México, compilado por Judith Naidorf y Ricardo Pérez-Mora
Authors: Alcántara-Santuario Armando
Published: May 2019

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Incidentes críticos en los profesores de la PUCP
Authors: Del Mastro Cristina , Monereo Carles
Published: May 2019

El artículo presenta los Incidentes críticos más valorados por los profesores universitarios de cuatro departamentos académicos de la PUCP, así comolas respuestas más frecuentes ante los mismos. A partir de estos resultados se han identificado las áreas y contenidos prioritarios para la formación docente.Los incidentes críticos son sucesos acotados en el tiempo y el espacio que al superar un determinado umbral emocional ponen en crisis o desestabilizan al profesor, de modo que para recuperar el control de la situación no siempre basta con aplicar una estrategia, sino que en ocasiones se requiere la revisión de algunos apectos de la identidad profesional aunque también pueden dar lugar a respuestas de autoprotección frente a un acontecimiento que se percibe amenzante. En el presente estudio los incidentes más valorados son aquellos relacionados con la organización (tiempo, espacio, recursos), las innovaciones metodológicas que no funcionan y la evaluación.Ante la mayoría de estos incidentes, los profesores reaccionan con una propuesta de cambio, pero solo a nivel de estrategia. Estos resultados muestran la necesidad de analizar y reflexionar sobre los incidentes más valorados y sobre el rol que juega el docente, sus concepciones, estrategias y sentimientos en el manejo de los mismos.
Adecuación del currículum al alumnado universitario con discapacidad: un estudio de caso
Authors: Luque-Parra Diego-Jesús , Rodriguez Infante Gemma , Luque-Rojas María Jesús
Published: May 2019

En el presente trabajo se hace un acercamiento a la cuestión de las adaptaciones curriculares en áreas o asignaturas, indicadas para alumnos universitarios con discapacidad y apreciadas como medidas de accesibilidad y de integración. Con el ejemplo concreto de una alumna con discapacidad motora en una facultad universitaria (Ciencias de la Comunicación), se analizan las adaptaciones realizadas en su caso, curso académico y resultados. Con todo, se pretende favorecer la reflexión y actuaciones docentes con el alumnado en general, y en particular para en los que tengan limitaciones de accesibilidad, con objetivos de normalización y de inclusión educativas.
Reseña de El libro de la universidad imaginada. Hacia una universidad situada entre el buen lugar y ningún lugar, coordinado por Eduardo Ibarra Colado y Luis Porter Galetar
Authors: Estrada-Danell Rafael Isaac
Published: May 2019

Este trabajo presenta, a manera de reseña, una serie de reflexiones en torno a la obra El libro de la universidad imaginada.  Con esto se pretende abonar a la comprensión  de la obra  e invitar a la lectura del innovador texto  sobre la universidad del futuro.  En primer lugar se hace una introducción a la obra, para posteriormente presentar algunos comentarios  en tres aspectos centrales,  1) la organización del libro, 2) el sitio entre el buen lugar y ningún lugar y 3) las reflexiones finales de la obra.
La institución superior privada en México. Representaciones sociales de estudiantes: privilegio y prestigio
Authors: Cuevas-Cajiga Yazmín Margarita
Published: May 2019

En México un número significativo de estudiantes de licenciatura acude a instituciones de educación superior privadas (IESP). Poco se conoce acerca de estos actores y lo que significa para ellos estudiar en una IESP. El propósito de este artículo es explorar las representaciones que construyen dos grupos de estudiantes de diferentes IESP, perfil bajo y perfil medio, con respecto de su institución. Con el apoyo de la teoría de las representaciones sociales se emprendió un estudio cualitativo donde realizaron diez entrevistas. En el análisis se identificaron dos representaciones sociales: una elaborada por estudiantes de una IESP de bajo perfil, cuyo elemento central fue el privilegio de continuar con su formación profesional; la otra de estudiantes de una IESP de perfil medio que tuvo como aspecto clave el prestigio de acudir a una institución privada.
Características relevantes de grupos de investigación destacados en Andalucía
Authors: Altopiedi Mariana , López-Yáñez Julián , Hernández- de la Torre Elena
Published: May 2019

Este artículo pretende mostrar algunos resultados de una investigación sobre las características y la dinámica institucional de 101 grupos de investigación andaluces considerados de excelencia por el gobierno regional de Andalucía, España. El estudio se desarrolló en dos fases. La primera de ellas se basó en un cuestionario contestado por los responsables de 46 de esos 101 grupos de investigación destacados, y la segunda fase consistió en un estudio de casos múltiple. Presentamos los resultados relacionados con las características internas de estos grupos –composición, recursos humanos y materiales, dinámica social, estilo de funcionamiento, etcétera. El análisis y la interpretación de los resultados permiten caracterizar a los grupos de investigación andaluces en términos de su dinámica y del estilo de liderazgo predominante, así como la identificación de factores que condicionan el logro de la excelencia y la visibilidad en el campo académico en que cada uno se inserta. Permite, además, sugerir líneas de indagación que convendría explorar con mayor profundidad.
Reseña del libro Educar en el arte. Protagonistas, instituciones y prácticas en el curso del tiempo, coordinado por María Esther Aguirre, Guillermo Hernández, Francisco Pérez y Jesús Adolfo Trujillo
Authors: Marquez Carrillo Jesùs
Published: May 2019

Desde hace algunas décadas, la educación artística se viene configurando en ambos lados del Atlántico como un campo de indagación con identidad propia. Sus temas, problemas, enfoques y perspectivas teóricas y metodológicas, se vinculan con la investigación educativa, y se nutren de las más distintas y actuales investigaciones.
Reseña del libro El barrio universitario. De la revolución a la autonomía, coordinado por Carlos Martínez Assad y Alicia Ziccardi
Authors: Cortés Rocha Xavier
Published: May 2019

Con El Barrio Universitario, de la Revolución a la Autonomía, coordinado por Carlos Martínez Assad y Alicia Ziccardi, recibimos un proyecto editorial de la mayor importancia, para los miembros de la comunidad universitaria y para los interesados en la historia de México.
Análisis de las condiciones laborales de los estudiantes de dos carreras de una universidad pública mexicana. Una aproximación basada en conjuntos de lógica difusa
Authors: Salas Durazo Ivan Alejandro , Flores Payan Lucio
Published: May 2019

En el presente escrito se analizan las condiciones laborales de los estudiantes de dos carreras del área económico administrativa de una universidad pública mexicana para profundizar en el análisis de la relación educación superior–empleo. Para ello, se encuestaron a los estudiantes que se encontraban cursando el último año de la carrera. Metodológicamente, se emplea un modelo analítico que jerarquiza las características generales de la remuneración y las prestaciones. Asimismo, se calculó un índice multidimensional mediante el diseño de conjuntos de lógica difusa. Como resultado, se identificó que el mayor beneficio en términos de las condiciones laborales es obtenido por los estudiantes cuya percepción sobre la aplicación de las herramientas de la formación superior es alta o muy alta.
La tensión entre el cuidado y el servicio en la didáctica universitaria
Authors: Mora Enrico , I Llombart Margot Pujal
Published: May 2019

De las diversas contradicciones que preside el desempeño docente del profesorado universitario y los procesos de aprendizaje del alumnado, centramos el interés en algunos sesgos de género de los procesos didácticos. Nos fijamos en cómo se afrontan las necesidades y las demandas formativas del alumnado. Éstas, lejos de coincidir, a menudo se oponen. Detectamos que uno de los malestares centrales del profesorado es la relación entre cuidar y servir en el desempeño docente. Nos proponemos reflexionar sobre este asunto a partir de un estudio de caso, y apuntamos que el exceso de servicio puede ser un impedimento para lograr uno de los objetivos básicos del cuidado en los procesos formativos, que es el desarrollo de la autonomía personal del alumnado. Al mismo tiempo puede significar una fuente de agotamiento para el profesorado.
Formación y desarrollo docente en lenguas extranjeras: revisión documental de modelos, perspectivas y políticas
Authors: Fandiño-Parra Yamith-José
Published: May 2019

La naturaleza y el alcance de las lenguas extranjeras (LE) han cambiado en los últimos años en la sociedad y en el sistema educativo. Estos cambios, tanto en la realidad cotidiana como en el conocimiento científico, obligan a un replanteamiento de las prácticas educativas en lo referente a la formación docente en LE. Este artículo ofrece una revisión teórica sobre la multidimensionalidad, complejidad y dinamismo de la formación docente en LE, estableciendo perspectivas, modelos y políticas. Inicialmente se hace un acercamiento al concepto de docente de lenguas, especificando las particularidades del docente de LE. Luego se hace una aproximación a la formación docente, precisando posiciones teóricas y metodológicas a la formación en LE. Finalmente, se aboga por la necesidad de revisar el desarrollo profesional de los profesores de LE desde el marco de su empoderamiento docente.
Desvinculación de los estudios universitarios. Estudio comparativo de indicadores socioeconómicos
Authors: Rodriguez-Ayan Maria-Noel , Amaya Alejandro , Sotelo Maria-Eugenia
Published: May 2019

En este trabajo se analizan comparativamente ciertos logros asociados al bienestar socioeconómico de estudiantes que abandonaron el sistema universitario con los logros de egresados universitarios, egresa- dos de otros estudios terciarios y egresados de educación media. Se plantea la hipótesis de que el pasaje incompleto por la universidad puede brindar herramientas para un mejor posicionamiento socioeconó- mico respecto al de quienes no tienen estudios universitarios, aunque tal posicionamiento no alcance al de un egresado universitario. Los logros concebidos como indicadores de bienestar socioeconómico fueron la existencia de hacinamiento en el hogar, la posesión de determinados elementos de confort, los ingresos mensuales y la tenencia de vivienda. Se utilizó el Análisis de correspondencias múltiples (acm) para determinar si las variables de elementos de confort conformaban una dimensión, anova para estudiar la variación del confort medio y de los ingresos medios entre las categorías de estudios y el test Z de comparación de proporciones para examinar la relación entre categoría de estudios y género. Los resultados fueron consistentes con la hipótesis planteada.
Reseña del libro Higher education in the world 6. Towards a socially responsible university: balancing the global with the local
Authors: Alcántara-Santuario Armando
Published: May 2019

Reseña del libro Higher educationin the world 6. Towards a socially responsible university: balancing the global with the local
Kualitas Parameter Fisik dan Kimia Perairan Sungai Sago Kota Pekanbaru Tahun 2016
Authors: Suryani Suryani
Published: May 2019

Sungai merupakan perairan yang mengalir dan membawa bahan-bahan terlarut di dalamnya. Bahan-bahan yang terkandung dalam air sungai itu selain dapat memperkaya kandungan air yang positif dapat juga menjadi bahan yang berbahaya baik bagi lingkungan maupun organisme yang hidup didalamnya. Sungai Sago berada dalam wilayah pemukiman padat penduduk dan padat aktivitas.Penelitian ini dilakukan di wilayah Kota Pekanbaru. Tempat sampling penelitian adalah di Sungai Sago Kota Pekanbaru dengan pengambilan sampel pada 5 (lima) stasiun sampling di sepanjang Sungai Sago. Sampel air sungai Sago dianalisis secara eksitu di Laboratorium Ekologi Perairan Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan Universitas Riau Pekanbaru. Beberapa parameter diukur dan dinilai langsung dilokasi sampling secara insitu. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah air Sungai Sago, endapan sungai yang akan diteliti, bahan-bahan titrasi di laboratorium sampel dari Sungai Sago. Hasil analisis untuk parameter fisik dan kimia kualitas perairan, sungai sago mengalami pencemaran. Hal ini disebabkan oleh semakin bervariasinya aktivitas manusia yang memproduksi limbah berupa bahan organik dan anorganik serta karena terjadinya akumulasi dari aktivitas di hulu.

Rivers are flowing waters and carrying dissolved materials in them. The materials contained in the river water in addition can enrich the positive water content can also be a dangerous material for the environment and organisms living therein. Sago River is located in a densely populated and densely populated residential area. The research was conducted in the area of Pekanbaru City. The sampling site of the research is in Sungai Sago Pekanbaru with sampling at 5 (five) sampling stations along the Sago River. Sago river water samples were analyzed exitually in the Marine Ecology Laboratory of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Faculty of Riau University of Pekanbaru. Some parameters are measured and assessed directly in the location of sampling in situ. The sample used in this research is Sago River water, river sediment to be studied, titration materials in laboratory samples from Sago River. The results of the analysis for the physical and chemical parameters of water quality, sago river experiencing contamination. This is caused by the increasing variety of human activities that produce waste in the form of organic and inorganic materials and because of the accumulation of upstream activities.
Brugia malayi dan Dirofilaria spp sebagai penyebab Filariasis pada hewan reservoir di daerah endemis di Kalimantan
Authors: Andiarsa Dicky , Hairani Budi , Fadilly Abdullah
Published: May 2019

Abstrak. Penyakit limfatik filariasis dan dirofilariasis berpotensi zoonosis di Indonesia. Kurangnya data tentang dirofilariasis pada manusia dan hewan menjadi dasar alasan dilakukannya studi ini menggunakan metode studi observasional dengan desain potong lintang. Sebanyak 201 hewan reservoir digunakan pada penelitian ini, yaitu kucing rumah (Felis catus), lutung (Presbytis cristatus), monyet ekor panjang (Macaca fascicularis), kucing hutan (Felis silvestris) dan anjing (Canis familiaris) di dua daerah endemis filariasis, yaitu Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara (HSU) dan Kabupaten Kotawaringin Barat (KOBAR), Kalimantan. Pengambilan darah hewan melalui vena dilakukan pada malam hari. Keberadaan mikrofilaria dalam darah dideteksi melalui preparat ulas darah tebal dan tipis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 21%  dan 28,7% hewan reservoir di Kabupaten HSU dan KOBAR secara berurutan terinfeksi mikrofilaria. Hewan domestikasi yang terinfeksi mikrofilaria lebih banyak dibandingkan dengan hewan liar. Berdasarkan agen penyebabnya,  Dirofilaria spp. (20,89%) lebih dominan menginfeksi hewan reservoir, diikuti dengan Brugia malayi (2,48%). Infeksi campuran diperoleh dari 1,49% hewan reservoir. Hasil ini mengindikasikan bahwa hewan reservoir di kedua kabupaten tersebut berpotensi sebagai sumber penularan filariasis, sekaligus sebagai sumber agen zoonosis pada kasus dirofilariasis. Pemantauan secara rutin dan terintegrasi serta kolaborasi antar stake holder lintas program harus terus dilakukan untuk memutus mata rantai penularan filariasis dan menghambat terjadinya penularan zoonosis dari dirofilariasis.
Internalisasi Nilai Tawakal pada Santri di Pondok Pesantren Badrul Ulum Al-Islami Pacet–Kabupaten Bandung
Authors: Fakhrurrozi Pupu
Published: May 2019

This research was conducted in Pondok Pesantren Badrul Ulum Al-Islami as salaf Islamic boarding school which was founded in 1918 and still exist until now. The method used in this research is descriptive method with qualitative approach and supported by literature study. The result obtained from this research are: The goal of internalization of tawakal value with zikr ya wakil is for clearing the soul (saffat asraruhu). Internalization process of tawakal value among others applied in activity of congregation of zikr, learning activity, and activity daily. The result of internalization of the value of tawakal is that the person will have a happy feeling. The obstacle are not yet thoroughly awareness of the internalization of tawakal value, the existence of takhassus student under the age of high scholl, and the lack of cohesiveness amongst students in order to help maximaze pondok pesantren’s program.
Enhanced Customer Interactions through Customer-Centric Technology within a Call Centre
Authors: Oodith Devina
Published: May 2019

Customer call centres have become a critical form of service delivery for many organisations hence technological innovations serve as a critical point of contact between the organisation and its customers and can assist in raising the stakes in businesses in terms of customer service delivery (Burgess & Connell, 2004). According to the 2017 Global Customer Experience Benchmarking Report technology has been the number one enabler to positively enhance customer service experience in the last 5 years (Business Tech, 2017). Customers have become so empowered that they expect to have flexibility to contact a business however they choose; either via a telephone, email or Facebook. The key to ensuring satisfaction though is systemâ€™s efficiency and ease of use. This study was undertaken in EThekwini (Durban), South Africa and was directed within a Public Sector service environment comprising of four major call centres employing a total of 240 call centre agents. Using simple random sampling, 220 customers were drawn from all consumers subscribing to e-billing in EThekwini (Durban). Data for the customer sample was collected using a precoded, self-developed questionnaire whose psychometric properties were statistically determined. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results specify that in terms of customersâ€™ perceptions of the influence of technology, on call centre effectiveness the majority of the customers found it challenging to use the technology and to understand the self-help options that were provided to them by the call centre. There were problems encountered with logging in customer queries and complaints and most customers were dissatisfied with their overall customer experience. Based on the results of the study recommendations have been made to manage the interactions between the customers and call centreâ€™s more proficiently and powerfully.
Environment and health - thirty years of successful implementation of the Montreal protocol
Authors: Jovanovic Djordje , Lukinovic Mario , Vitosevic Zdravko
Published: May 2019

The Protocol on Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) was signed in 1987 in Montreal. The main goal of the protocol is the international consensus and action regarding the drastic decrease of production and use of these substances, which results in increased UV radiation and consequently has a negative impact on human health and ecosystem. Besides the review of the ?legal and technical? implementation of the protocol until now and the withdrawal of ODS from use, this paper specially stresses the analysis of available research results regarding the positive impact on health, in correlation with the implementation of the Montreal Protocol (MP). Due to the results of the thirty-year-long use until now, the MP is referred to as one of the most successful international agreements, not only in the field of environmental protection, but also in the field of human health protection in relation to it, within a certain context. Besides the reduced negative impact of ultraviolet radiation (UV) to the ecosystem and people, we are also facing a reduced occurring trend of skin cancer, cataracts, and immune system diseases worldwide. Without the MP and its implementation, millions of people would have died because of UV radiation and the previously mentioned diseases. The treatment costs and the pressure to the health system in all the countries worldwide would have enormously increased because of that.
Challenges of Diabetes Care in Older People With Type 2 Diabetes and the Role of Basal Insulin
Authors: Cersosimo Eugenio , Lee Pearl G. , Pandya Naushira
Published: May 2019

IN BRIEF The use of long-acting basal insulin analogs is a recommended strategy in older people with diabetes because of their lower risk of hypoglycemia compared to intermediate-acting insulins. In this article, we review the results from recent clinical trials of second-generation basal insulin preparations. We conclude that, although these preparations have improved the management of insulin-requiring older people with type 2 diabetes, there is a need for additional and more specific studies to address the complexities of hyperglycemia management in this population.
Effect of Immediate Dentin Sealing and Surface Conditioning on the Microtensile Bond Strength of Resin-based Composite to Dentin
Authors: van den Breemer CRG , Özcan M , Cune MS , Ayres AP Almeida , Van Meerbeek B , Gresnigt MMM
Published: May 2019

This study evaluated the microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of resin-based composite (RBC) to dentin after different immediate dentin sealing (IDS) strategies and surface-conditioning (SC) methods and on two water storage times. Human molars (n=48) were randomly divided into eight experimental groups involving four different IDS strategies—IDS-1L with one layer of adhesive, IDS-2L with two layers of adhesive, IDS-F with one layer of adhesive and one layer of flowable RBC, and DDS (delayed dentin sealing) with no layer of adhesive (control)—and two different SC methods—SC-P with pumice rubbing and SC-PC with pumice rubbing followed by tribochemical silica coating. The μTBS test was performed after one week and after six months of water storage, being recorded as the “immediate” and “aged” μTBS, respectively. Composite-adhesive-dentin microspecimens (0.9×0.9×8–9 mm) were stressed in tension until failure to determine the μTBS. Failure mode and location of failure were categorized. Two-way analysis of variance was applied to analyze the data for statistically significant differences between the experimental groups (p<0.05). Two-way analysis of variance revealed no significant differences between the one-week μTBS specimens for IDS strategy (p=0.087) and SC methods (p=0.806). However, the interaction of IDS strategy and SC methods appeared statistically significant (p=0.016). The six-month specimen evaluation showed no significant difference in μTBS for SC (p=0.297) and SC/IDS interaction (p=0.055), but the μTBS of the IDS strategies differed significantly among them (p=0.003). For tribochemical silica-coated IDS, no significant effect of aging on μTBS was recorded (p=0.465), but there was a highly significant difference in μTBS depending on the IDS strategy (p<0.001). In addition, the interaction of IDS and aging was borderline statistically significant (p=0.045). The specimens failed mainly at the adhesive-dentin interface for all experimental groups. Dentin exposure during clinical procedures for indirect restorations benefits from the application of IDS, which was shown to result in higher bond strength. No significant differences were found between cleaning with solely pumice or pumice followed by tribochemical silica coating.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MAKE A MACTH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA DI SD ISLAM DATOK SULAIMAN PALOPO KECAMATAN WARA KOTA PALOPO
Authors: Darmawati Darmawati
Published: May 2019

This research reveals the subject matter concerning science learning result of third grade students at Datok Sulaiman Islamic Elementary School Palopo City. Thus, this study aims to determine the improvement of science learning outcomes that are applied through the use of Make a Macth model in third grade students of Islamic Elementary School Datok Sulaiman in Palopo City. This research uses qualitative and quantitative approach with Classroom Action Research (PTK) which is designed through two cycles. Research subjects, students of Islamic Elementary School Datok Sulaiman class III which amounted to 24 students. Data collection techniques used, namely observation, documentation, and tests. The research data obtained were analyzed by using descriptive statistic formula (percentage) to express descriptively the research result. Furthermore, to discuss and explain the results of research that is quantitative descriptive then used techniques of data reduction analysis, data presentation, and conclusion. From the research results found that in the prasiklus stage, with the average score of students' learning outcomes is 53.75 with 20% classical learning completeness. After implemented the learning by applying the Make a macth learning model, in the first cycle, the average value of science learning achievement is 63.75 with 50% classical learning completeness. Furthermore, in cycle II with the average value of increased interest in science learning is 75 with 66% complete classical learning. Thus, the improvement of science learning outcomes in class III Islamic elementary school Datok Sulaiman Palopo.
Enkephalinase activity is modified and correlates with fatty acids in frontal cortex depending on fish, olive or coconut oil used in the diet
Authors: Segarra Ana B. , Prieto Isabel , Martinez-Canamero Magdalena , Ruiz-Sanz Jose-Ignacio , Ruiz-Larrea M. Begona , De Gasparo Marc , Banegas Inmaculada , Zorad Stefan , Ramirez-Sanchez Manuel
Published: May 2019

Objective. Enkephalins are neuropeptides involved in functions such as pain modulation and/ or cognitive processes. It has been reported that dietary fat modifies enkephalins in the brain. Since enkephalins are hydrolyzed by enkephalinases, the study of the influence of dietary fats, differing in their degree of saturation, on brain fatty acids content and enkephalinase activity is important to understand its regulatory role on neuropeptides under different type of diets.

Methods. We analyzed enkephalinase activity, assayed with alanine-β-naphthylamide as sub-strate, in frontal cortex of adult male rats fed diets supplemented with fish oil, olive oil or coconut oil, which markedly differed in the saturation of their fatty acids.

Results. Rats fed a diet enriched with coconut oil had lower soluble enkephalinase activity than the group fed olive oil (p<0.01) and fish oil (p<0.05) whereas rats fed a diet enriched with fish oil had lower membrane-bound enkephalinase activity than the group fed with olive (p<0.001) or coconut oil (p<0.05). Significant negative correlations were observed between certain fatty acids and enkephalinase activities in the groups fed with olive and coconut oils. No correlations were observed in the group fed with fish oil.

Conclusions. Dietary fat modifies enkephalinase activity in the frontal cortex depending on the degree of saturation of the used oil. It is postulated that the functions, in which enkephalins are involved, such as pain modulation or cognitive functions, may also be affected according to the type of oil used in the diet.
Homeobox B4 gene expression is upregulated by ghrelin through PI3-kinase signaling pathway in rat’s bone marrow stromal cells
Authors: Taherkhani Shokoufeh , Moradi Fatemeh , Hosseini Masoumeh , Alipour Mohsen , Feizi Hadi
Published: May 2019

Objective. Ghrelin, a 28 amino acid peptide, has diverse physiological roles. Phosphatidylino-sitol-bisphosphate 3-kinase (PI3K) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) are involved in some of the recognized actions of ghrelin. It has been shown that ghrelin upregulates HOXB4 gene expression but the real mechanism of this effect is not clear.

Methods. Rat bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) were cultured in DMEM. BMSCs were treated with ghrelin (100 μM) for 48 h. Real-time PCR for HOXB4 was performed from Control (untreated BMSCs), BG (BMSCs treated with 100 µM ghrelin), PD (BMSCs treated with 10 µM PD98059, a potent inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase, and 100 µM ghrelin), LY (BM-SCs treated with 10 µM LY294002, a strong inhibitor of phosphoinositide 3-kinase, and 100 µM ghrelin) and SY (BMSCs treated with 10 µM LY294002 plus 10 µM PD98059, and 100 µM ghrelin) groups. Relative gene expression changes were determined using Relative expression software tool 9 (REST 9).

Results. HOXB4 gene has been overexpressed in ghrelin-treated BMSCs (p<0.05). PI3K inhi-bition by LY294002 significantly downregulated the ghrelin-induced overexpression of HOXB4 (p<0.05).

Conclusion. We can conclude that ghrelin, through PI3K/Akt pathway, may improve BMSC transplantation potency by reducing its apoptosis. Moreover, upregulating HOXB4 in BMSC and its possible differentiation to HSCs might in the future open the doors to new treatment for hematologic disorders. Therefore, activating the PI3K/Akt pathway, instead of using a non-specific inducer, could be the principal point to increase the efficiency of BMSC-based cell therapies in the future.
Multilinear Operator and Its Basic Properties
Authors: Nakasho Kazuhisa
Published: May 2019

In the first chapter, the notion of multilinear operator on real linear spaces is discussed. The algebraic structure [2] of multilinear operators is introduced here. In the second chapter, the results of the first chapter are extended to the case of the normed spaces. This chapter shows that bounded multilinear operators on normed linear spaces constitute the algebraic structure. We referred to [3], [7], [5], [6] in this formalization.
Continuity of Multilinear Operator on Normed Linear Spaces
Authors: Nakasho Kazuhisa , Shidama Yasunari
Published: May 2019

In this article, various definitions of contuity of multilinear operators on normed linear spaces are discussed in the Mizar formalism [4], [1] and [2]. In the first chapter, several basic theorems are prepared to handle the norm of the multilinear operator, and then it is formalized that the linear space of bounded multilinear operators is a complete Banach space.

In the last chapter, the continuity of the multilinear operator on finite normed spaces is addressed. Especially, it is formalized that the continuity at the origin can be extended to the continuity at every point in its whole domain. We referred to [5], [11], [8], [9] in this formalization.
Thinking, Experiencing and Rethinking Mereological Interdependence
Authors: Stadler Michael W.
Published: May 2019

The present article is a partly ontological, partly Gestalt-psychological discussion of the thinkability of structures in which parts and whole are interdependent (MI). In the first section, I show that in the framework of E. Husserl’s formal part–whole ontology, the conceptualization of such an interdependence leads to (mereo)logical problems. The second section turns to and affirms the experience of this interplay between parts and whole, exemplified with B. Pinna’s recent research on meaningful Gestalt perception. In the final section, I take the experienceability of MI as a justification to suggest a way of rethinking it. This entails an implementation of the process of foregrounding and backgrounding displayed by reversible figures and originally described by E. Rubin. This can avoid both an identity relation between parts and whole and their mutual exclusion as well as hierarchization due to their apparent differences. It would also guarantee the inherent dynamics of interdependence.
Manifest Dream/Association Comparison: A Criterion to Monitor the Psychotherapeutic Field
Authors: Trombini Giancarlo , Corazza Anna , Stemberger Gerhard
Published: May 2019

The present work focuses on the transformations of the psychotherapeutic field through the relationship dynamics which occur within it.

The first part of this article starts with a brief outline of the Gestalt psychological understanding of the field concept, also in its application to the psychotherapeutic situation, followed by a brief review of the introduction of the field concept into the psychoanalytic theory formation.

After this, the first author first presents the theoretical concept underlying a new approach he has developed for observing the relationship dynamics in psychotherapy. Mirroring a formation of both psychoanalytic and Gestalt theory of the main author, this new approach is based on the combination of psychoanalytic and Gestalt psychological concepts. According to the clinical experience and insights of the author, the phenomenological and relational approach of Gestalt theory fits well with the psychoanalytic approach; on this basis, a criterion for recording the progress of therapy can be developed. This criterion is the phenomenology of the development of the qualities of the relationships of the client, as they become visible in his dream narrations and the subsequent associations in the analysis room and continue to develop during the session and the further course of therapy. The relationship dynamics in the dream narration is thus compared with those which develop in the course of the subsequent associations.

This is demonstrated and further elaborated in the second part of this article on the basis of a clinical case. The clinical example shows how the relationship dynamics develop in this sense in the individual therapy sessions and over a longer course of therapy. The associated transformations of the therapeutic field give a good indication of the progress of therapy.

The main author gained such insights into the transformations of the therapeutic field and the progression of therapy, which are visible in the course of therapy, from the careful application of the criterion “MDAC of relational dynamics”. In the specific case, there was also a high degree of correspondence between the results of the application of this phenomenological criterion and the empirical evidence of the symptom questionnaire, a self-report measure requested by the patient himself during the course of the therapy.
Royal Jelly: Chemistry, Storage and Bioactivities
Authors: Maghsoudlou Atefe , Mahoonak Alireza Sadeghi , Mohebodini Hossein , Toldra Fidel
Published: May 2019

Royal jelly (RJ) has been known for centuries, but in the last 5-6 decades its systematic production and consumption has increased. RJ is secreted by the hypopharyngeal and mandibular glands of worker honeybees (Apis mellifera). This thick and milky substance contains water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, vitamins and such bio-active compounds as acetylcholine, peptides, the hormones testosterone, progesterone, prolactin, estradiol, (hydroxydecanoic acid) (HAD), adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-N1Oxide, polyphenols, flavonoids and adenosine. Because of its bioactive compounds, RJ can be considered as a functional and nutraceutical food. The main goal of this review is to summarize and update its physicochemical properties, bio-active ingredients, storage stability and shelf life. The functional properties are antioxidative activity, insulin-like action, improvement against diabetes, liver protection, antitumoral action, neurotrophic action, antibiotic effect, anti-inflammatory action and wound healing, hypotensive effect and blood regulatory actions, anti-aging effect and skin protection, effects on the reproductive system and fertility and also fortifying, tonic action and immunomodulating and anti-alergic activity. RJ may cause allergic reactions, asthma and even fatal anaphylaxis in some humans. Therefore, RJ should be orally ingested as nutreaceutical agent or food-ingredient only after an allergy test.
Robust PI, gain scheduled and PSS controller design using LMI regions: Comparative studies
Authors: Vesely Vojtech , Murgas Jan
Published: May 2019

This paper considers development of a new design procedure for PI and Gain scheduled robust controller with PSS for turbogenerator using LMI regional regions. The obtained PI+PSS and GSC+PSS robust controllers with output and state derivative feedback for uncertain polytopic turbogenerator model ensure that all closed -loop eigenvalues lay in the prescribed LMI region. The proposed method is to guarantee the less conservativeness with respect to previous methods due to introducing a design procedure based on new auxiliary matrices. The effectiveness of this procedure is illustrated by the examples of two controllers for turbogenerator.
Passive ionospheric radar builds with USRP N210
Authors: Rejfek Luboš , Kouba Daniel , Mošna Zbyšek , Knížová Petra Koucká , Tran Phuong T. , Dong Chau Si-Thien
Published: May 2019

This paper presents first results and test of passive detection of Digisonde signal obtained at the Průhonice station, Czech Republic. Described technique can be used to analyze signals transmitted by the Digisonde and further received by simple loop antenna. The receiving system is based on the software defined radio (SDR USRP N210). The device works as the two channels receiver. This method will be employed to record oblique ionograms at several locations in the Czech Republic forming a simple array for detection of fine structures within ionospheric plasma using common DPS 4D transmitter. Using relatively inexpensive passive detection helps to increase a number of reflection points which leads to a better spatial coverage of the ionosphere sounding. The device represents a complementary measurement for detection of signal transmitted by Digisondes in European sector.
Comparison of demographic factors and selected maternity care variables in women who chose midwife-led or obstetrician-led antenatal care respectively
Authors: Łata Aleksandra , Baranowska Barbara , Węgrzyn Piotr
Published: May 2019

Introduction. The midwife profession is an independent profession, entitled to provide part of the services of gynaecology and obstetrics. Women whose pregnancy goes in a physiological way may benefit from midwife-led services as part of the benefits refunded by the National Health Fund. This model makes it possible to maintain continuity of care, considered a beneficial solution in the area of mother and child health.

Aim. Determination of the scale of the phenomenon of midwife-led antenatal care in Poland and comparison of groups of women actively using the Internet who chose midwife-led or doctor-led antenatal care.

Material and methods. The survey was carried out in February-March 2018. The research tool was an electronic questionnaire. Questions regarding socio-demographic factors of pregnancy, antenatal education, labour, intervention during labour and labour experience described by women-Internet users were used for the purpose of the analysis. The Chi-square test of independence, the Fisher’s Exact Test and the Mann-Whitney U test were used to develop the results.

Results and conclusions. The prenatal care of midwives is not a common phenomenon in Poland. Groups of women who decide on a different form of midwife-led or doctor-led antenatal care differ mainly in the material situation. Women choosing midwifeled antenatal care more often attend antenatal classes and prepare a birth plan. In order to popularize the model of antenatal care provided by midwives, attempts should be made to study the motivation of women who decide on an alternative antenatal care.
Patient satisfaction with the level of being informed about the changes in Slovenian healthcare system
Authors: Terglav Barbara Zupanc , Selak Špela , Vrdelja Mitja , Kaučič Boris Miha , Gabrovec Branko
Published: May 2019

Introduction. Patients’ satisfaction has a very important role regarding reforms of the healthcare system, which aim at improvement of health and optimisation of costs. Informed patient is one of the factors which notably influences patients’ satisfaction.

Aim. To determine the level of satisfaction of Slovenian residents with the current healthcare system and how well informed they are about the draft law changes to the Healthcare and Health Insurance Act, debated in public in 2017.

Methods. A descriptive, non-experimental sampling method was used (snowball method). A structured questionnaire was used as a measurement tool. The number of 488 persons finished the entire online questionnaire. The data were analysed using the SPSS programme, version 21 (significance level p<0.05), and using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, t-test and linear regression analysis.

Results. Slovenian residents are fairly (un)satisfied with the current healthcare system. Waiting lines affect satisfaction with the current health care system the most, followed by the level of trust in a doctor’s decision concerning treatment and the level of respectfulness in the communication of healthcare workers with patients. Although respondents are less informed about the proposed changes, they support the draft law changes to a high degree. They perceive the information provided on the proposed changes in healthcare as relatively understandable and evaluate them positively. Television is the most important source of information on law changes in healthcare.

Discussion and conclusions. Slovenian residents support the public healthcare system to a very high degree and are less in favour of private healthcare. In the future, more attention needs to be directed towards the related strategic communication and the choice of communication channels with the planned changes in healthcare.
Urban Agriculture as the Path to Sustainable City Development. Insights into Allotment Gardens in Andalusia
Authors: Maćkiewicz Barbara , Asuero Raúl Puente , Almonacid Antonio Garrido
Published: May 2019

Increasing demand for urban agriculture (UA) can be perceived as a global phenomenon. In some parts of the world its main function is to feed the rapidly growing population while in others it is more associated with lifestyle and environmental issues. Undeniably, UA provides opportunities for sustainable city development. UA can support all pillars of sustainable development: ecological, economic, and social. However, depending on existing circumstances certain pillars may be influenced more than others. In this paper we concentrate on urban allotments in Andalusia and take Baeza as an example of a city with an interesting approach to urban gardening. We attempt to answer the question how urban allotments in Baeza affect the city’s sustainable development and what remains to be done to make this influence more effective. Our study showed that allotment gardens in Baeza endorsed all three pillars of sustainable city development. However, developing broader community relations on the city scale, revival of declining local grocery market and dissemination of environmental initiatives which allotment gardens may also promote and facilitate was missing.
Critical Analysis on the Amendments Discussed, Concerning Changes in Accounting Estimates
Authors: Burcă Valentin , Nicolăescu Cristina , Drăguţ Daniel
Published: May 2019

In this article, our main aim is to bring in discussion some of the most controversial points debated along the time on the use of the accounting estimates in financial reporting. More important, we have referred to the Exposure Draft recently closed for comment letters, which addressed some points that will follow to be transformed into several amendments to IAS 8. Our discussion is focused, especially on how professionals can make a clear distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies. We try to underline the trinomial perspective of this subject, as the changes in accounting estimates impact, not only the financial statements, but can generate issues on auditing those estimates, or on using financial information output on the entity valuation models. Additionally, we try to emphasize the essential role of this distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies.