bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGEMBANGAN BUKU KERJA MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS KONTEKSTUAL SEBAGAI PENUNJANG MATA KULIAH MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Herowati Herowati , Azizah Lutfiana Fazat
Published: November 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan buku kerja media pembelajaran IPA berbasis kontekstual sebagai penunjang mata kuliah media pembelajaran ditinjau dari validasi ahli. Model penelitian yang digunakan adalah model penelitian pengembangan 4D (four D) yang terdiri dari 4 tahapan yaitu: Define (Pendefinisian), Design (Perancangan), Develope (Pengembangan), dan Disseminate (Penyebaran). Penelitian ini terbatas hanya pada tahap define, design, dan develope. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan yaitu kelayakan buku kerja media pembelajaran IPA berbasis kontekstual didapatkan dari hasil validasi aspek materi 96%, desain memperoleh rata-rata persentase 98% dan respon mahasiswa 95% dengan kategori sangat layak sehingga buku kerja media pembelajaran IPA berbasis kontekstual dapat digunakan.
A Great Game in Greater Central Asia
Authors: Glantz M. H.
Published: November 2019

The region historically referred to as Soviet Central Asia includes the 5 Central Asian Republics (CARs) of the Former Soviet Union (FSU): Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Their political status changed drastically when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 and they became independent republics. Since the early 1990s, Central Asian leaders have referred on occasion to neighboring Afghanistan as the sixth CAR. In fact, it does occupy 14% of the Aral Sea Basin and its mountains supply about 15% of streamflow to the region’s mighty Amu Darya River that used to flow into Central Asia’s Aral Sea.
Тhe Bulgarian Policy in the Black Sea Region
Authors: Bistrina M. G.
Published: November 2019

The policy of Bulgaria in the Black Sea region plays an important role for the future development of the country, as well as for the development of the region as a whole. The inability to develop a national strategy aggravates a number of problems in terms of the strategic use of the resources of the Black Sea, leads to enormous losses for the country. At the present time, Bulgaria is implementing a number of policies in the Black Sea region — such as energy, trade, traffic and security, protection of the surrounding environment, regional cooperation, etc. To effectively overcome the many problems in the Black Sea region, it is necessary first of all to take collective actions that will help overcome two obstacles: the EU’s interests in the Black Sea region and Bulgaria’s ability to defend its national interests, not adhering to the EU’s common policy.At the moment, the European Union is intensifying its efforts to create an effective policy in order to enter the Black Sea region and become one of the main players. We should not forget the interests of other Great Powers like Russia and The United States.
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY WITH ACCEPTOR IMPLANT
Authors: Zen Putri Zelfitri , Yusrawati Yusrawati
Published: November 2019

Objective: To report a case of Ectopic pregnancy with implant receptorsMaterials and Methods: This article describes the case of a 41-year-old woman, diagnosed with an Ectopic Pregnancy on the gravid G5P4A0H4 11-12 weeks. Patients are using implant contraception, which has been used since 2009-2018 (3 installations). The patient came to the obstetrics and gynecology clinic Dr. M. Djamil Padang. The ultrasound gives the impression of Ectopic pregnancy in the infindibule tube. Analysis Ectopic pregnancy can also occur due to the influence of hormonal contraceptive use (progesterone).Results: Patient gets intervention performed laparotomy After the peritoneum is opened it appears fresh red blood amounting to ± 500 cc filling the abdominal cavity. Blood evacuation and exploration are performed, it appears that the source of bleeding originates from the left tubal rupture (Infundibulum) Impression of the left tubal rupture (Infundibulum) ecectic ectopic pregnancy is impaired. Sinistal salpingectomy is performed.Conclusion: Ectopic pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy is all pregnancies where the ovum fertilized by spermatozoa implant and grows outside the uterine cavity endometrial.
STUDI PELAKSANAAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA (K3) PADA LABORATORIUM JURUSAN FISIKA UNIVERSITAS ISLAM NEGERI (UIN) MAULANA MALIK IBRAHIM MALANG
Authors: Nayiroh Nurun
Published: November 2019

This study aims to find out 1) the implementation of Occupational Safety and Health (K3); 2) obstacles in implementation (K3); and 3) efforts that can be made to overcome obstacles in the implementation of K3 in the laboratory department of Physics UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data collection techniques include, interviews, observation, and documentation. The subjects in this study were students, lecturers, and the Head of the Laboratory, by determining samples using snowball sampling techniques. The data validity technique used is source triangulation. The results of the study: 1) occupational safety and health in the Physics study program laboratory have been carried out, but conditions are still found where the K3 indicators do not meet the requirements and need to be improved. 2) Obstacle to the implementation of K3 from human factors, namely; there are still users who do not comply with the rules and SOP. Then seen from environmental factors, namely; handling old damaged equipment, inadequate K3 facilities and infrastructure, improper electrical arrangement, and some laboratories without ventilation. Efforts made by the Physics study program laboratory manager to overcome obstacles in the implementation of K3, namely; make alternative replacements for damaged equipment with their own assemblies, borrow cleaning equipment to cleaners to clean the laboratory, make writings on K3 appeals posted on the walls as K3 signs, electrical plugs on the floor covered with black plaster and given signs, made artificial ventilation and added a blower, gave an appeal at the beginning of each practicum meeting (briefing practicum) and supervision by assistants and laboratory assistants during the practicum, and put up posters of appeals about the use of tools in accordance with the SOP posted on the laboratory wall.

Keywords: Study, Safety, Health, Work, Laboratory. Physics study program
Las deficiencias en la presentación de los estudios transversales de acuerdo con la declaración STROBE: el caso del síndrome metabólico en adultos de Perú
Authors: Tapia Jose Carlos , Ruiz Eloy F , Ponce Oscar J , Malaga German , Miranda Jaime
Published: November 2019

Introducción:El reporte inadecuado de estudios transversales, como en el caso de la prevalencia de síndrome metabólico, podría causar problemas en la síntesis de nueva evidencia y generar errores en la formulación de políticas públicas.Objetivo:Evaluar la calidad de reporte de estudios transversales sobre la prevalencia de síndrome metabólico en Perú utilizando las recomendaciones de STROBE.Métodos:Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica exhaustiva hasta Diciembre 2014 en MEDLINE/PubMed, LILACS, SciELO, LIPECS y BVS-Perú con los términos "Metabolic Syndrome", "Sindrome Metabolico" y "Peru". Se seleccionaron estudios observacionales con base poblacional, muestreo aleatorizado, que reportaran datos de prevalencia en adultos mayores de 18 años de ambos sexos. La información fue analizada a través de STROBE según puntuación por artículo y por recomendación.Resultados:Diecisiete artículos fueron incluidos en este estudio. Todos cumplieron con las recomendaciones relacionadas con el reporte de razones y fundamentos de la investigación, reporte del diseño de estudio y la proporción de medidas de resumen. Las recomendaciones con menor puntaje fueron las relacionadas a la descripción del análisis de sensibilidad (8%, n= 1/13), consideración del uso de diagrama de flujo para los participantes (18%, n= 3/17), explicación del análisis de datos ausentes (24%, n= 4/17) y del número de participantes en cada fase (24%, n= 4/17).Conclusión:Los estudios transversales sobre prevalencia de síndrome metabólico en adultos del Perú presentan un inadecuado reporte en las secciones de métodos y resultados. Se identifica una clara necesidad de mejorar la calidad de este tipo de estudios.
A propósito de la reforma de la ley de ética médica
Authors: Sánchez Torres Fernando
Published: November 2019

La ley o código de ética médica debe ser entendida como la carta de navegación moral de profesionales de la medicina, como lo que se dirige con ella es ayudarlos a que no se pierden durante el curso de su trabajo, señalándolos de la manera correcta de actuar con sus pacientes y la comunidad. Esa guía es el "objetivo moral", es decir, el conjunto de normas que dicta la sociedad de sus componentes, incluidos los propios médicos.Como tal, el código de ética médica tiene el paciente como su primer beneficiario, que es el fundamento de la medicina. Lo que está dirigido es que el médico sea una prenda de garantía para el cuidado de la salud y vida de las personas, la interpretación de que el primero y el segundo representa sus mejores intereses. De ninguna manera se puede pensar que el único propósito de la ley es proteger los intereses de los médicos.En 1981, se promulgó la Ley 23, que es el estándar actual de la ética médica. Desde entonces - 34 años después - la aduana en el ámbito de la práctica han cambiado sustancialmente. Desde costumbres son moralmente calificado y valorado por la sociedad, moral debe ajustar su enfoque como los cambios. Así es entonces comprensible que muchas de las normas morales se hace referencia en la ley primaria han quedado obsoletos. Considerando que el paso del tiempo es la más grave y leyes justas juez, después de casi siete décadas de Ley 23 en evaluación, se han puesto de manifiesto tanto por su bondad y defectos.Con el advenimiento de la bioética en la década 70 del siglo pasado, tanto en la cara y el cerebro de la ética tradicional sufrieron cambios fundamentales. Tomado como una especialidad de la bioética, la ética médica también cambiaron, hasta el punto que su distancia de la ética hipocrática - vigente durante más de veinte siglos - forzado a reevaluar algunos de los principios en que se basaba la misma.
Calcium and linoleic acid supplements in the prevention of pre-eclampsia.
Authors: Bautista Leonelo E
Published: November 2019

Alzate et al.1, conducted a nested case-control study to (quote) “estimate the protective effect from calcium [supplement] alone [CC], compared to calcium plus conjugated linoleic acid [CC+CLA] in nulliparous women at risk of preeclampsia”. Based on a crude analysis of the data in Table 3,1 they concluded that neither CC nor CC+CLA reduced the risk of preeclampsia in the whole sample, but that CC+CLA significantly decreased risk among women 13-18 years old. A quick look analysis of the data in this table shows this conclusion is mostly based on the fact that none of the cases in 13-18 year old women was treated with CC+CLA. Contrary to the authors’ interpretation, this does not point to a protective effect of CC+CLA, it simply indicates that the assumption of positivity has being violated and, consequently, that an effect for this age group cannot be estimated2. In fact, the probability of getting no treated cases in this age-group was 28%, since only 15.5% of all women received CC+CLA. Also, accurate estimates of effect in women 34-45 years old were not possible, because there were only seven women who used CC+CLA in this age group. In spite of the limited sample size, the authors restricted their attention to the apparent protective effect of CC+CLA in 13-19 year old women, while ignoring apparent harmful effects in older women. I estimated age-specific rate ratios (RR) by fitting a saturated conditional complementary log-log3 to the data in Table 3 and found that CC+CLA was protective among women 13-19 (RR= 0.61, 95% CI: 0.41- 0.90), but harmful in women 19-34 (RR= 1.74, 95% CI: 1.21- 2.50) and 35-45 years old (RR= 4.98, 95% CI= 1.74-14.30). Of course, this approach is an improvement over a naive crude analysis, but does not solve the problem of violation and near violation of positivity described above. An overall age-adjusted RR was 1.02 (95% CI= 0.89-1.17; p= 0.756). Thus, this study provides no evidence of a beneficial effect of CC+CLA in preventing preeclampsia in any age group.
Authors Response: Preeclampsia prevention: a case-control study nested in a cohort
Authors: Herrera Rodolfo , Alzate Alberto , Pineda Lucia M
Published: November 2019

Article ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4732504/
Conduta na urgência de fratura peniana com ruptura parcial de uretra: relato de caso
Authors: Reis Bárbara Oliveira , Dos Santos Denise Junqueira , De Macedo Flávia Brito , Fernandes Gomes Gislaine , Paula Langame Angélica de , Tonelli de Toledo Antônio Carlos , Campos Fabiano Libório
Published: November 2019

A fratura peniana é uma situação incomum de ruptura da túnica albugínea com o pênis no estado ereto. Gera significativo constrangimento social e necessita de abordagem adequada. Objetivou-se relatar um caso de fratura com lesão subtotal de uretra abordado cirurgicamente em Juiz de Fora-MG. MAFS, negro, 35 anos, deu entrada no Hospital de Pronto Socorro relatando que durante a atividade sexual ouviu estalido, seguido de jato de sangue, perda da ereção e edema local. Negava dor, parestesias, desvio do órgão, sintomas associados, comorbidades, quadros prévios similares e doenças urogenitais. Foi submetido a tratamento cirúrgico de urgência, onde se confirmou o diagnóstico. Evoluiu bem e permaneceu com sondagem vesical por catorze dias. Os métodos de imagem foram desnecessários neste caso, mas podem auxiliar no diagnóstico, quando existirem aspectos confundidores. O manejo cirúrgico urgente foi associado a boa recuperação. Acredita-se que exames complementares são dispensáveis quando indisponíveis, se houver poucos recursos e se a anamnese e o exame físico forem altamente sugestivos, pois o diagnóstico da fratura peniana é essencialmente clínico e, além disso, a intervenção cirúrgica no tratamento desse quadro juntamente com lesão uretral deve ser feita precocemente para restabelecimento da função urinária, erétil e prevenção de sequelas.
O uso de materiais nanoestruturados nas infecções endodônticas: revisão de literatura
Authors: Moutinho Barbosa Silva Jéssica Priscila , Da Silva Rocha Érica Cristina , Dos Santos Edilaine Soares
Published: November 2019

Objetivo: Apresentar uma revisão de literatura sobre o uso de materiais nanoestruturados no diagnóstico e tratamento de infecções endodônticas. Revisão bibliográfica: Os estudos mostraram que a incorporação da nanotecnologia na endodontia surge como uma alternativa que pode criar novos materiais e potencializar a ação antimicrobiana dos materiais já existentes no arsenal endodôntico, assim como auxilia no diagnóstico de dentes com infecções endodônticas. Ademais, age promovendo sinergismo na atividade antibacteriana, proporcionando remoção ainda mais eficaz dos microrganismos sobreviventes à instrumentação do preparo químico-mecânico, o que leva a proporcionar um ambiente hostil que dificultará o desenvolvimento bacteriano. Considerações finais: A nanotecnologia vem sendo explorada e desenvolvida nos últimos tempos e tem se mostrado uma alternativa bastante promissora na endodontia por permitir novas facetas aos materiais e seus campos de aplicação. Entretanto, por ser um assunto recentemente adotado na área, faz-se necessário que mais pesquisas sejam realizadas para tornar essa tecnologia uma opção cada vez mais presente na área da endodontia.
ЭЛЕКТРОННЫЕ ДЕНЬГИ КАК ЭЛЕМЕНТ ДЕНЕЖНО-КРЕДИТНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ. СТАТИСТИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ КУРСА БИТКОЙНА
Authors: Абдулазизова Элиза Аптиевна , Бачаев Умар Аптиевич
Published: November 2019

Цель работы. Показать, что электронные деньги являются частью денежно-кредитной системы, которая появилась относительно недавно. Провести статистический анализ курса криптовалюты, а именно биткойна. Метод или методология проведения работы. В работе с помощью программы Python Jupyter Notebook проведён анализ курса биткойна, а именно проверка гипотез с помощью критерия согласия Колмогорова-Смирнова. Результаты. В работе показано, что электронные деньги являются частью денежно-кредитной системы. Показано, что, как и наличные, электронные деньги выполняют пять основных функций: мера стоимости, средство обращения, средство платежа, средство накопления, мировые деньги. Выделены две тенденции влияния цифровых денег на благосостояние населения: положительная тенденция, т. е. увеличение благосостояния, и, наоборот, отрицательная – ухудшение благосостояния. Статистический анализ биткойна показал, что изменение курса валюты подчиняется не нормальному закону. Данный процесс оказался динамичным, и для его оценки необходимо использовать другой, более сложный закон распределения. Область применения результатов. Полученные результаты можно использовать для дальнейшего исследования курса криптовалюты, а также для статистического сравнения биткойна с иной электронной валютой. Выводы. Таким образом, с развитием современных динамических технологий следует прибегать к более сложным законам статистики, отличным от нормальных. Важно отметить, что данная сфера остается еще до конца не изученной и требует дальнейшего исследования.
РЫНОЧНАЯ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЯ ЭКОНОМИКИ И ДЕМОКРАТИЗАЦИЯ СИСТЕМЫ ВЛАСТИ В РЕСПУБЛИКЕ ДАГЕСТАН: ИСТОРИЧЕСКИЙ ОПЫТ И СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ИМПЕРАТИВЫ
Authors: Ахмедуев Абас Шапиевич
Published: November 2019

Цель работы. Рассматриваются исторический опыт и особенности трансформации социально-экономической системы, а также структуры органов власти в Республике Дагестан в период распада СССР и становления новой государственности Российской Федерации и ее регионов. Метод или методология проведения работы. Проведен сравнительный статистический анализ состояния экономики и уровня жизни населения. Результаты. После распада СССР процесс рыночной трансформации социально-экономической системы и демократизации политической структуры Республики Дагестан имел свои особенности, обусловленные масштабным отставанием экономики и низким уровнем жизни населения, многонациональной структурой социума, активными акциями национальных движений с сепаратистскими лозунгами и т. д. В сложившихся условиях в республике был создан не имеющий аналога в стране коллективный исполнительный орган в статусе Государственного совета РД, в состав которого входили по одному представителю от 14 титульных национальностей республики. Государственный совет и другие органы власти с поддержкой федеральных органов власти предприняли меры по преодолению глубокого социально-экономического кризиса и повышению уровня жизни населения. Область применения результатов. Позитивный опыт рыночной трансформации экономики и системы управления, преодоления депрессивного состояния и достижения позитивной динамики в социально-экономической сфере может быть использован в современных условиях Дагестана. Выводы. В сложных условиях трансформации экономической и общественно-политической системы, глубокого экономического кризиса и резкого снижения уровня жизни населения, бла годаря деятельности Государственного совета и других органов власти, удалось консолидировать общество, сохранить единство и целостность Республики Дагестан. Вместе с тем с 2000 года начался этап стабилизации, восстановления основных отраслей и роста экономики в целом. Позитивный опыт системы управления с активным привлечением представителей основных национальностей для многонационального Дагестана имеет непреходящее значение и всегда будет востребован в сложные периоды жизнедеятельности дагестанского общества. Этот опыт заслуживает глубокого научного осмысления и практического использования на современном этапе.
STRATEGI LAYANAN BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HARGA DIRI SISWA: SEBUAH STUDI PUSTAKA
Authors: Hermawan Heru , Komalasari Gantina , Hanim Wirda
Published: November 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengelaborasi landasan teori dan strategi layanan bimbingan dan konseling untuk meningkatkan harga diri. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kepustakaan. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan yakni metode dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis isi. Untuk menjaga ketepatan pengkajian dan mencegah kesalahan informasi dalam analisis data maka dilakukan pengecekan antar pustaka dan membaca ulang pustaka. Hasil penelitian ini adalah terelaborasinya landasan teori dan strategi layanan bimbingan dan konseling untuk meningkatkan harga diri secara utuh meliputi: 1) pengertian harga diri, 2) komponen layanan bimbingan dan konseling, 3) faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi harga diri rendah, 4) upaya meningkatkan harga diri, 5) strategi layanan bimbingan dan konseling untuk meningkatkan harga diri.
Model Bimbingan Kelompok dengan Teknik Modeling untuk Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa
Authors: Patriana Patriana
Published: November 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran pelaksanaan bimbingan kelompok di sekolah, memperoleh gambaran kondisi kepercayaan diri siswa, menghasilkan model bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik modeling untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa dan mengetahui efektifitas pelaksanaan bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik modeling untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian dan pengembangan (R&D) dengan subjek penelitian berjumlah 8 orang yang dipilih dengan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan bimbingan kelompok di sekolah masih belum optimal karena masih belum menggunakan pendekatan atau teknik-teknik yang khusus membahas peningkatan kepercayaan diri. Gambaran kepercayaan diri siswa berada pada kategori sedang, oleh sebab itu perlu ditingkatkan. Dalam penelitian ini juga menghasilkan sebuah model bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik modeling untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa, yang terdiri dari 6 komponen, yakni rasional, visi dan misi, konsep kunci, isi model, kualifikasi konselor dan tahapan bimbingan kelompok. Selain itu, hasil penelitian ini juga membuktikan bahwa model bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik modeling untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa terbukti efektif untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri. Hal ini ditunjukkan denganhasil uji wilcoxon dari perhitungan skala kepercayaan diri pada skor total siswa sebelum diberi perlakuan (pre test) dan setelah diberi perlakuan (post test) diperoleh nilai probabilitas dibawah 0,05 (0,006<0,05). Disarankan kepada guru bimbingan dan konseling untuk selalu meningkatkan kompetensi sebagai praktisi BK, dan model bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik modeling dapat dijadikan salah satu model layanan dalam membantu siswa meningkatkan kepercayaan dirinya.
Submarine canyon-fill reconstruction from integrated seismic-stratigraphic analysis – application to Banquereau formation, Scotian basin – offshore Canada.
Authors: Chajin-Ortiz Patricia , Illidge Erick J. , Khurama Sait
Published: November 2019

Building geological models (integrating stratigraphic, structural and paleo-environmental 3D models) that allow the interpretation of sand bodies deposited by turbidity currents along submarine canyons or channels, is one of the most useful tools used by geoscientists for the definition of new drilling opportunities in both exploration and development phases. In this context, the integration of methodologies such as sequence stratigraphyand seismic attributes, together with well-log and core information, outline the basis for the interpretation of sand-body lithostratigraphy and chronostratigraphy. Similarly, these models allow the interpreter to reconstruct the depositional environment and deformation history of a sedimentary basin [1]. Based on a series of chronostratigraphic stages, this paper proposes a 3D model for the sedimentation history of the Banquereau Formation.This model is based on the integration of seismic stratigraphy, seismic attribute interpretation and well-log analysis. Also, a set of system tracts and corresponding transgression and regression phases were identified for the sedimentary interval of interest. The available dataset provided the information to identify the geometry and changes in the sedimentation patterns of the stratigraphic sequences from the Tertiary to the present, thus defining a 3D model of the sedimentological and structural architecture of this interval. Last but not least, theresulting 3D stratigraphic model made possible the identification and description of an amalgamated channel complex filling a submarine canyon associated with a fluvio-deltaic setting. This sort of analysis might be used as an analog for similar reservoirs, providing key insights and vital information for decision making.
Electrochemical monitoring of a photocatalytic desulfurization process of a model liquid fuel
Authors: López-Lozano Lina Marcela , Quiñones-Segura Cesar Augusto , Rodríguez-Bejarano Oscar
Published: November 2019

Thiophene is a sulfur compound found mostly in gasoline and contributor to air pollution. This paper analyzes UV light photocatalytic desulfurization of model oil using Ag/TiO2. Thiophene concentration in the oil phase was determined by the electrochemical analyzer using Differential Pulse Voltammetry (DPV).

The electrochemical experimental works were performed by two methodologies. First, aliquots of the oleic mixture were taken every 30 minutes and the thiophene concentration was measured over 7 hours of degradation. The concentration of thiophene decreased by 37.94%. In the second methodology, the in situ thiophene concentration was determined by DPV, where the reaction mixture was altered by the addition of acetonitrile and a quaternary ammonium salt as solvent-supporting electrolyte system. In this medium, the thiophene concentration was reduced by 43.88% after 4 hours of photocatalytic degradation.
Performance analysis of a commercial fixed bed downdraft gasifier using palm kernel shells
Authors: Verdeza-Villalobos Arnaldo , Lenis-Rodas Yuhan Arley , Bula-Silvera Antonio José , Mendoza-Fandiño Jorge Mario , Gómez-Vásquez Rafael David
Published: November 2019

This work analyzes the use of palm kernel shells (PKS) produced by the Colombian palm oil mill industry, for purposes of fueling a commercial downdraft fixed bed gasifier (Ankur Scientific WGB- 20) designed to operate with wood chips. Operational parameters such as hopper shaking time, ash removal time, and airflow were varied in order to get the highest gasifier performance, computed as the ratio between producer gas chemical energy over biomass feeding energy. Experiments were carried out following a half fraction experimental design 24-1. Since these parameters affect the equivalence ratio (ER), behavior indicators were analyzed as a function of ER. It was found that the shaking time and airflow had a significant effect on higher-heating-value (HHV) and process efficiency, while the removal time is not significant. The highest performance for palm shell was reached at ER=0.35, where the resulting gas HHV and process efficiencies were 5.04 MJ/Nm3 and 58%, respectively.
Hinduisms, Christian Missions, and Tinnevelly Shanars
Authors: Daughrity Dyron B.
Published: November 2019

A Study of Christian colonial missions in 19th Century India.
Gospel Formation and the Catalytic Corrective
Authors: Picard Suzanne
Published: November 2019

Burton Mack’s Myth of Innocence delves into the nebulous territory of earliest Christianities with a reformer’s zeal and an academic’s rigour. Confronting a paucity of primary documentation and a scholarly obsession over the historical Jesus, Mack attempts to change the popular and academic vision of Christian origins with what he describes as “a single shift in perspective”: looking at the Gospel of Mark not to study the indelible uniqueness of the Christ Event, but to uncover the social histories of the document and its existence as a social charter.1 Thus, Mack turns to social-historical methodology (and nuanced literary criticism) in order to elucidate the social traditions and interests underpinning the Gospel of Mark,2 and to illustrate how the gospel’s careful craftsmanship informs scholarly and Church traditions of Christianity’s novel origins. Mack argues that Mark’s gospel was a charter document for his community, functioning as an authorizing defence amidst c.70 CE social upheaval, persecution, and perceptions of failure.
Effing the Ineffable
Authors: Elder Natasha
Published: November 2019

On September 30th of 2005 the Jyllands-Posten, a Danish newspaper, published twelve cartoons of the Muslim prophet Muhammad. Islamic law forbids all depictions of Muhammad because they are idolatrous, and the fact that these cartoons were perceived as disrespectful intensified the offence. Many Danish Muslims felt that these illustrations were inappropriate, even discriminatory; people staged protests and demanded apologies, and Muslim organizations condemned the Jyllands-Posten. Regardless, the cartoons – and other, even more insulting ones – quickly spread. Newspapers in dozens of countries reprinted the offending cartoons, and the speed of internet communications meant that the illustrations were available for viewing by anyone. As more and more countries became involved, protests escalated to riots and people on both sides of the controversy were killed.
Paul (in Romans) and Plutarch (in On Superstition)
Authors: Charles Ronald
Published: November 2019

The scope of this paper is a comparison of Paul (as we can understand him from his letter to the Romans) and Plutarch (in his treaty On Superstition) in order to determine how Paul is like the Greek philosopher and how he is unlike him. We will work from the assumption that it is possible to compare Paul to Plutarch, not by asking if both works surveyed occupy any specific literary genre, but by looking at the voice that speaks in each text. Thus, we will attempt to look at (i) what the text does, and (ii) how it does it. The comparative task at hand is to find out how these different authors express their views on the fear of God and on the practice of true religion. In order to come closer to achieving that goal, we will look briefly at: how do the authors make use of citations, how do they use the first person singular, and how do they designate “the other.”
A Song of Sorrow and Praise
Authors: Friedman Jonathan L
Published: November 2019

This paper explores briefly the musical qualities of Jeremiah’s prophecy. It begins with an analysis of the confession presented in Jeremiah 20:7-13, focusing especially on its similarity to biblical psalms of lament. Following this is an argument for Jeremiah’s use of singing to intensify his impassioned words, and a look at the wider place of music in biblical priesthood and prophecy. Through this study, I hope to give support to theologian Oskar Söhngen’s claim: “Only the elevated language of tones is fitted for speaking with God.”
Structure Was Good
Authors: Barba Lloyd D
Published: November 2019

In the field of Religious Studies, old lenses applied to old texts open up the possibility for new interpretations. The school of Structuralism calls for two foundational methods of studying texts to find more meaning: syntagmatic and paradigmatic. Albeit, historically, scholars have employed these two approaches against each other, this article illustrates that using the tools of structuralism in the first biblical creation account provides new insight into the narrative.
The Suffering Messiah Complex in the Gospel of Matthew
Authors: Gagliano Sarah
Published: November 2019

A Messiah who must suffer would have been a paradox for the Jewish people of the first century.  However, in the Gospel of Matthew, even though the author notes that Jesus Christ is in fact the promised and awaited liberator of the Jewish people, the Messiah must suffer.  The author prepares the disciples and his readers to anticipate this paradox by using comparisons between Jesus Christ and other characters who also suffer and by including explicit predictions of the suffering of Jesus.  At the same time, the opportunity to doubt this phenomenon is permitted.
The Complexity of a Simple God
Authors: Morris Matthew
Published: November 2019

Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion is a recent popular attack on theism.  Rather than rely on empirical evidence, Dawkins attempts to disprove the existence of all supernatural entities through a philosophical argument: anything complex enough to create an organism must itself have been designed.  The validity of this argument rests on Dawkins’ use of Thomas Aquinas’ First Way.  This paper will explore Aquinas’ First Way and the Doctrine of Divine Simplicity in order to better assess Dawkins’ argument.
Similar Differences
Authors: Simpson Will D
Published: November 2019

The study of mystical experiences is an endeavor that has been approached in many ways. One unresolved issue in this area of study is whether or not there is a particular type of experience underlying the traditionally religious interpretations, which can be termed “mystical.” In this paper, the author posits that some of the foundational claims of the common core view and the social constructivist view of the nature of such experiences, respectively, are not completely incompatible. Rather, the two approaches may converge with regard to the cognitive foundations of cross-culturally accessible anomalous experiences.
Reading Malachi's Rebukes and Promise in Historical and Corporate Context
Authors: Shirokov Peter
Published: November 2019

Malachi’s prophetic voice continues to speak today through its interpreters. This article considers two of Malachi’s oracles, namely the pronouncement against divorce (Mal 2:10-17) and a call to faithful temple tithing (Mal.3:8-12) citing some of their contemporary and popular interpretations. It notes major themes that run through the book, highlighting key cultural and historical realities of Malachi’s day and its context of corporate unity. It demonstrates how differently Malachi can be understood by ignoring or utilizing the interpretive framework of historical, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Coping with Trauma through Spiritual Remembrance
Authors: Benham Rennick Joanne
Published: November 2019

In this article, I examine “spiritual remembrance” as it is enacted by three members of the Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial Association (CVVMA) in Windsor, Ontario as a means of coming to terms with traumatic experiences from the Vietnam War. Spiritual remembrance is a term I use to describe a

fusion of one’s religious heritage and one’s private understanding and expression of spirituality as it occurs in the context of memorialisation. It can occur when a group with a shared memory of trauma or horror memorialises their experiences according to what they hold as the deepest meanings of life. In this article, I present the methodology I used to collect the data, provide definitions for the terminology being used, offer a context for the theory, give some examples of spiritual remembrance as it is enacted by the veterans and finally, offer some conclusions regarding the utility of the theory.
The Concept of Hadith Maudhu� and Its Contextualization in Information Management in the Digital Era
Authors: Rachmadhani Fajar
Published: November 2019

The purpose of this research is to discuss the role of ulumul hadith studies in responding to contemporary problems, specifically to discuss the concept of hadith maudh?, as well as its relevance and contextualization in helping and responding to news or information in the digital era, especially in dealing with hoaxes, where there are similarities of motives, indicators, and solutions to eradicate them. The results of this research are expected to be useful and contribute both practically and theoretically. The practical benefits of this research are expected to be able to provide encouragement and motivation to Muslims to always study vast treasures (khazanah) of Islamic science, especially in the ulumul hadith studies, so that a moderate Islamic society is realized and always prioritizes caution and clarification in accepting and disseminating news and information in this digital era. The type of this research included qualitative research, and its primary sources were the principles ulumul hadith books which discussed about hadith maudh?. Additionally, its secondary sources were the information contained in journals, websites, and others. This research used content analysis approach. This method was used to conclude efforts to bring up the characteristics of messages carried out objectively and systematically
Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Yayasan Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru TK Nur Iman Palembang
Authors: Indrawari Karliana , Hadi Azwar
Published: November 2019

Principals in Nur Iman Kindergarten are required to have a concern for the problems faced by students. The head of the foundation has functions as supervisors, leaders, teaching staff, and school administration. The purpose of this research is to find out the leadership style of the foundation head in improving teacher performance and education processing in Nur Iman Kindergarten, to find out the foundation head's achievements in improving teacher performance and educational processing in Nur Iman Kindergarten, and to find out the supporting factors and obstacles to the foundation head's leadership style in improving teacher performance and education processing in Nur Iman Kindergarten. The research method is field study research. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques using miles and huberman, namely data reduction, data presentation, and data conclusions. The results showed that the head of the foundation had maximized the performance of teachers in Nur Iman Kindergarten.
Supervisi Akademik dan Bagaimana Kinerja Guru
Authors: Hasanah Miftahul Laili , Kristiawan Muhammad
Published: November 2019

This study aimed at investigating the implementation of academic supervision by principals, from the planning, implementation, and follow-up. Academic supervision gave impact on teachers performance. Teachers evaluations will be seen from the lesson plan, the implementation of instruction, assessment of learners and the follow-up. To achieve these objectives, we used quantitative approach. Data were collected through observation and questionnaires using Likert scale. The analysis used was simple regression analysis. The results showed there was significant correlation between the academic supervision by principals towards the teachers performance. If the academic supervision increases, the teachers performance will also increase.
Pemberdayaan PKK Desa Pagarawan melalui Budi Daya Tanaman Sayuran dengan Sistem Hidroponik
Authors: Mustikarini Eries Dyah , Santi Ratna , Inonu Ismed
Published: November 2019

Hydroponic vegetable cultivation for PKK mothers aims to produce safe household-scale vegetables. This activity was an opportunity for the community to increase income. Community service activities were carried out in Pagarawan Village, Merawang Subdistrict, Bangka District in May–August 2018. The purpose of community service activities was to provide counseling and training on plant cultivation with a hydroponic system. Kind of vegetables that are cultivated are mustard greens. The hydroponic system that was socialized to participants was a floating and flowing hydroponic system using a wick. The results of a survey to training participants showed that 38.46 strongly agreed, 61.54 agreed, and 0 disagreed with hydroponic vegetable cultivation. The results of SWOT analysis showed that to increased community motivation in conducting hydroponic crop cultivation there needs a capital/investment, support from academics, and the government. The results of analysis of mustard greens farming in hydroponics require an initial capital of IDR 2,016,000, a profit of IDR 502,570/month, and venture capital can be returned within 4 months. The hydroponic plant system is very good to be developed because besides being able to meet the needs of vegetables for the household it can also increase family income.
Pembuatan Mikroorganisme Lokal Bonggol Pisang pada Kelompok Tani Tunas Harapan Distrik Walelagama, Jayawijaya, Papua
Authors: Tuhuteru Sumiyati , - Inrianti
Published: November 2019

One efforts to increase crop production include improvements in cultivation systems, for examples the application of sustainable organic farming, such as use of the liquid organic fertilizers. The continuous use of liquid organic fertilizer on the soil serves to increase soil fertility. Provision of fertilizers can add nutrients to the growing media. The application of fertilizer can be in the form of organic or inorganic fertilizers. One alternative to maintain and improve crop yields is by providing liquid organic fertilizer. The purpose of this study was to provide additional knowledge related to the forms of liquid organic fertilizer and the benefits of using liquid organic fertilizer through the manufacture of Micro-Organism (MOL) banana weevil which is one form of liquid organic fertilizer that is easily obtained by the community. The activity through KKN-PPM is to provide socialization and training in making MOL of banana weevil. The result show that the community in the Walelagama District can develop knowledge related to organic fertilizers can beincrease plant productivity through the use MOL of banana weevil, whose ingredients are easily obtained so that the community can improve the existing organic farming system.
Suplementasi Mineral Lokal untuk Perbaikan Nutrisi dan Reproduksi Sapi Peranakan Simmental Dara pada Peternakan Rakyat di Jorong Sibaladuang, Kabupaten Limapuluh Kota
Authors: Khalil . , Andri . , Udin Zaituni
Published: November 2019

This community service was aimed to evaluate beneficial effect and constrains of mineral supplementation onfeed of Simmental heifers that be raised by smallholders. Mineral were formulated by using locally available materials (rock flour, limestone, fresh water oyster shell meal) and prepared in loose and lick-block forms. The local mineral formulas were fed to 24 Simmental heifers raised by 17 smallholders for 14 weeks in four treatments: P0 (no supplementation, control), P1 (supplemented with commercial mineral premix), P2 (supplemented with local mineral feed in loose meal), and P3 (supplemented with local mineral feed in form). Each treatment consisted of 6 heifers as replication. Parameters measured included: blood minerals (Ca, P, Mg) and blood hematology (hemoglobin (Hb), mean corpuscular Hb concentration (MCHC), total red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell (WBC), hematocrit concentration (HCT)), total protein, and estrus onset. Results showed that heifers supplemented with local minerals (P2 and P3) were detected earlier estrus onset than the control (P0) and that supplemented with commercial mineral premix (P1). Local mineral supplementation gave also positive effect on blood mineral, protein and hematological profiles, even though there were no statistically difference. It was concluded that mineral supplementation gave positive effect of reproduction performances and nutritional status of Simmental heifers. Local mineral offered in lick-block had better effect than that in loose form.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Gula Semut Aren dan Jahe Instan di Desa Botosari, Paninggaran, Pekalongan
Authors: Mujib Achmad , Hermawan Aji , Suseno Sugeng Hari , Nugroho Danang Aria , Suryadarma Prayoga
Published: November 2019

Palm sugar is one of the sweateners which is commonly found in Indonesia. People of Gunung Surat, Botosari Village, Paninggaran, Pekalongan Regency have traditionally produced palm sugar, but the palm sugar is still low quality and sold in bulk. This condition makes the selling value of palm sugar to be low. The aim of the training on making palm sugar and instan ginger beverage was to provide knowledge for the public about the diversification of palm sugar products with high selling value. The implementation of this training was to deliver material and practice of making products. The results of this training was the people of Gunung Surat, Botosari Village, especially members of the palm sugar IKM, know the process of making palm sugar and instant ginger beverage. Through making diversification of palm sugar products, it is expected to be able to increase the income and welfare of the local community.
Peningkatan Nilai Tambah Usaha Olahan Keripik Pisang di Desa Tenajar, Kabupaten Indramayu, Jawa Barat
Authors: Hartoyo . , Koswara Sutrisno , Sulassih .
Published: November 2019

The objectives of this community service activity are to: 1) Increase knowledge and skills in processing banana chips through training for community groups in the Pesantren (Islamic Boarding School) of Syubbanul Yaum, Tenajar Village, and 2) Analyze the added value of banana chips processing. The activities were carried out during July–September 2019 (3 months) with several activities that began with preparation, training on making banana chips, and technical assistances. The results of the training activities showed that there were knowledge improvement of training participants in terms of: selection the quality of material (by 63.16), innovation in the form of banana chips (by 89.47), and innovation in the taste of banana chips (by 26.32). The skills of participants have been improved to apply innovation in the terms of form and flavor of banana chips. The innovations in the form of chips include; wasp nests, elongated, sloped, rounded, jagged and rounded jagged, while flavored innovations include; cheese, chocolate, green tea, palm sugar, spicy and savory. The ability of participants to make banana chips with a thickness of 1–2 mm was increased by 26.32 by using various shapes of knives. The result of value added analysis shows that the processing of banana chips can provide economic added value of IDR 8,000/kg with a value added ratio of 53.30% of the sales value. The profit of banana chips business reached IDR 5,200/kg with a profit ratio of 65%. There is, therefore, the processing of banana chips is a suitable business for community groups in managing Pesantren to foster the economic independence of Pesantren and village communities.
Rekabet Gücü Kapsamında Dünyadaki ve Türkiye’deki Kentlerin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ÇELEBİ ZENGİN Esra , SAĞIR Hayriye
Published: November 2019

Küresel gelişme ve değişimlerin etkisiyle dünya genelinde siyasi,
iktisadi ve idari birçok alanda yeni kavramların benimsendiği bilinmektedir.
Kimi zaman özellikle kentte yaşayanlar ve kentler için olumsuz sonuçlar
doğurduğu için eleştirilen bu değişim sürecine hâkim olan kavramlardan biri
rekabet olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Genellikle özel sektörün vazgeçilmezi
şeklinde tanımlayabileceğimiz bu kavramın günümüzde kamu sektörü, kurumları ve
personeli açısından da benimsendiği bilinmektedir. Bu noktada artık sadece
işletmelerin değil, yönetim birimlerinin ve hatta ülkelerin yarışması gündeme
gelmektedir. Yaşanan gelişmeler kapsamında ise bazı kurumlar tarafından
ülkelerin rekabet güçlerini yani rekabet edebilirlik kapasitelerini tespit edebilmek
için yıllık endeksleme çalışmaları yapılmaktadır. Şüphesiz ki, ülkeleri
etkileyen bu süreçten, kentler de nasibini almaktadır. Dolayısıyla kentler için
de ulusal ve uluslararası kuruluşlar tarafından benzer çalışmalar
yürütülmektedir. Rekabet gücüne sahip olmanın ekonomik unsurlardan geçtiği
gerçeğini esas alan kent yönetimleri ise, yatırımcıyı kente çekme çabaları ile
dikkat çekmektedir. Dolayısıyla yatırımcıyı kente çekebilmenin bir yolu olarak,
yerel ve yöresel ayrıcalıklar aracılığıyla, markalaşma ve rekabet sürecinin
kentleri de etkilemeye başladığı bilinmektedir. Marka kent ve girişimci kent
kavramları bu etkinin somut bir yansıması olarak literatürde yerlerini
almışlardır. Ancak kimi kentlerin markalaşmayı yalnızca küresel firmalara ev
sahipliği yapmak şeklinde algıladığı da bir gerçektir. Hazırlanan raporlar
incelendiğinde ise, bu süreçte tüm kentlerin aynı düzeyde güçlenmediği hatta
bölgeler arası eşitsizliğin kentler arasına yayıldığı sonucu çıkarılmaktadır.