bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Prevalence and Determinants of Cognitive Deficits and Traditional Diabetic Complications in the Severely Obese
Authors: Callaghan Brian C. , Reynolds Evan L. , Banerjee Mousumi , Chant Ericka , Villegas-Umana Emily , Gardner Thomas W. , Votruba Kristen , Giordani Bruno , Pop-Busui Rodica , Pennathur Subramaniam , Feldman Eva L.
Published: January 2020

OBJECTIVE

To determine the prevalence of cognitive deficits and traditional diabetic complications and the association between metabolic factors and these outcomes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We performed a cross-sectional study in severely obese individuals before bariatric surgery. Lean control subjects were recruited from a research website. Cognitive deficits were defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Toolbox (<5th percentile for lean control subjects). Cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) was defined by an expiration-to-inspiration (E-to-I) ratio of <5th percentile for lean control subjects. Retinopathy was based on retinal photographs and nephropathy on the estimated glomerular filtration rate (<60 mg/dL) and/or the albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) (≥30 mg/g). NIH Toolbox, E-to-I ratio, mean deviation on frequency doubling technology testing, and ACR were used as sensitive measures of these outcomes. We used multivariable linear regression to explore associations between metabolic factors and these outcomes.

RESULTS

We recruited 138 severely obese individuals and 46 lean control subjects. The prevalence of cognitive deficits, CAN, retinopathy, and nephropathy were 6.5%, 4.4%, 0%, and 6.5% in lean control subjects; 22.2%, 18.2%, 0%, and 6.1% in obese participants with normoglycemia; 17.7%, 21.4%, 1.9%, and 17.9% in obese participants with prediabetes; and 25.6%, 31.9%, 6.1%, and 16.3% in obese participants with diabetes. Waist circumference was significantly associated with cognitive function (−1.48; 95% CI −2.38, −0.57) and E-to-I ratio (−0.007; 95% CI −0.012, −0.002). Prediabetes was significantly associated with retinal function (−1.78; 95% CI −3.56, −0.002).

CONCLUSIONS

Obesity alone is likely sufficient to cause cognitive deficits but not retinopathy or nephropathy. Central obesity is the key metabolic risk factor.
CONTEKTUAL TEACHING LEARNING: ALTERNATIF MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP IPA SISWA SD DI PURWAKARTA
Authors: Handayani Hany , Riska Riska , Winarti Wiwin , Suhendra Indra
Published: January 2020

This research aims to know the influence of contextual learning model (contextual learning) against the concept of understanding IPA grade IV, these studies use quantitative methods with quasi (quasi experimental approach experiments), in this study used two groups of subjects, namely group wants and the control group. Data collection techniques in the study using four techniques include understanding tests (pretest and posttest) observation sheets performance, teacher, and student performance observation sheets. As for the results of statistical tests on the extent of α = 0.05 significant results as follows: 1) pretest results understanding of student groups and experiments kontrok obtained by the P-value of 0.125 to mean there are no differences among the capabilities experimental and control groups of students, posttest results, 2) value of understanding IPA students after the class action on the given experiment obtained P value 0.000-meaning there are contextual learning model of influence towards the understanding of the concept of science in students, 3) observations of performance the teacher showed the results of the average 81.85% (very good) that shows the performance of teachers already balanced and optimum support of successful learning, and 4 student activity observation) results obtained average results 89.85% (very good) indicate that from each of the indicators approach CTL terintrepetasi is very good.
The quality of life among the elderly people in Sarawak
Authors: Cosmas Felicia , Aren Merikan
Published: January 2020

Changes in physical, psychological, hormonal and the social conditions occurred in the process of ageing. These changes are expected to bringing impact to the quality of life of the elderly people. The aim of the study is to assess the quality of life and its related factors among the elderly population in Sarawak. A quantitative research has been conducted in the form of survey research by distributing WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. The study was conducted among the elderly people aged 60 years and above who are living in Sarawak. The sample size of the study was 130 participants that were obtained through snowballing sampling. The data were analysed using Pearson Correlation which was to find out the relationship between each domain and the quality of life of the elderly people in Sarawak. The results obtained shows that the mean score of WHOQOL-BREF was 90.17 whereby the mean scores of the domain environment score the highest among the four domains. In conclusion, the overall score of the quality of life of the elderly people in Sarawak was average.
Os desafios da formação humana contemporânea na perspectiva do Instrumentum Laboris: educar hoje e amanhã, uma paixão que se renova
Authors: Nobre José Aguiar
Published: January 2020

Chamar a atenção para a importância da questão educativa circunscreve o objetivo primordial da Declaração Gravissimum Educationis. É sabido que os seres humanos conscientes de sua dignidade e vocação participam intensamente da vida social, econômica e política. Indaga-se: frente aos graves estágios de degradação humano-social em que se encontra a humanidade hoje, quais os maiores desafios da formação humana, segundo a perspectiva do Instrumentum Laboris: educar hoje e amanhã, uma paixão que se renova? Hipoteticamente, entende-se que os referidos desafios residem exatamente em despertar o ser humano para uma genuína tomada de consciência da sua dignidade e vocação. Argumenta-se que os profissionais da educação superior católica contemporânea, de posse dessa consciência, têm ao seu alcance a grande chance e oportunidade de desempenhar um importantíssimo papel socioeducativo, ao contribuir com a formação de inúmeras gerações.
A participação social nas políticas públicas sobre o meio ambiente: uma análise a partir da Campanha da Fraternidade 2019 e da Doutrina Social da Igreja
Authors: Conte Christiany Pegorari
Published: January 2020

Este artigo tem por objetivo relacionar a Campanha da Fraternidade de 2019, que evidencia a necessidade de maior participação social na formulação e concretização das políticas públicas, com o debate acerca das questões ambientais. O artigo faz uma retrospectiva sobre a Doutrina Social da Igreja Católica e sua preocupação com a realidade social e a promoção da justiça, notadamente a partir do principal documento papal sobre a tutela ambiental, denominado Laudato Si, que clama por uma atuação estatal e social mais efetiva e rápida, com vistas a reduzir ou evitar novos danos ambientais. O estudo propõe, ainda, uma reflexão sobre a responsabilidade do Estado e da sociedade para a efetivação do direito ao meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado para as presentes e futuras gerações, especialmente diante de um contexto de exponencial degradação ambiental e de recorrente desrespeito à legislação vigente.
A pedagogia evangélica, alma do ensinamento cristão
Authors: Versaldi Giuseppe
Published: January 2020

A conferência “A pedagogia evangélica, alma do ensinamento cristão” apresenta a importância do acesso à educação e à cultura que as universidades católicas, como também, os espaços educacionais eclesiásticos devem propiciar a sociedade. Com a finalidade de promover um diálogo fraterno e harmonioso com todos os povos de diferentes credos o texto apresenta uma reflexão a partir de documentos da igreja, em que se destaca a nova Constituição Apostólica Veritatis Gaudium do Papa Francisco com o espírito de animar as instituições acadêmicas da Igreja. A importância da educação integral, independentemente de qualquer diferença individual ou cultural tem a finalidade de respeitar a dimensão imanente e transcendente. Os documentos conciliares afirmam que todos os cristãos têm o direito a educação cristã para se tornarem cada vez mais conscientes do dom da fé que receberam com o batismo. As instituições de educação católica, com a missão de evangelizar e humanizar, devem se empenhar na formação humana, instaurandoum diálogo profundo entre fé e razão.
A educação no pensamento do Papa Francisco
Authors: Souza José Donizeti de , Cesário João Batista
Published: January 2020

No início do século XXI, a humanidade enfrenta uma emergência humanitária que se evidencia no ressurgimento de nacionalismos e populismos extremados; no drama de migrantes e refugiados; em manifestações de xenofobia, racismos, intolerância religiosa e outras formas de violência real e simbólica que se alastram pelo mundo. Esse cenário é agravado pela constatação de que o manejo do meio ambiente, sob o influxo do paradigma do crescimento econômico ilimitado e do progresso infinito, tem levado a um rápido esgotamento das possibilidades de vida no planeta já no tempo presente, com riscos sérios para o futuro. Isso configura uma emergência ambiental a exigir que se adotem práticas de desenvolvimento sustentável e ambiental antes que a devastação atinja o “ponto de não retorno” para o planeta e para a humanidade. Abordando de maneira assertiva e com autoridade moral essas e outras questões que desafiam a humanidade contemporaneamente, o Papa Francisco tem se destacado comouma liderança global, capaz de influenciar, positivamente, os rumos da história e, efetivamente, impulsionar as transformações necessárias. Neste artigo, são analisadas algumas ideias-chave que despontam do pensamento vivo do Papa, ao abordar a emergência educativa que o atual cenário configura. Cultura do encontro, educação ecológica, humanismo solidário, alfabetização integral e pacto educativo são alguns conceitos que se firmam em sua abordagem da educação. Dialogando com educadores, filósofos e pensadores contemporâneos, o Papa está convicto de que a educação pode efetivamente, em conjunto com outras forças sociais, transformar o mundo e resgatar a humanidade da autodestruição.
A Educação Superior Católica à Luz do Instrumentum Laboris: educar hoje e amanhã: uma paixão que se renova
Authors: De Araujo Edvaldo Manoel , Araújo José Luís
Published: January 2020

O documento “Instrumentum Laboris: educar hoje e amanhã: uma paixão que se renova”,realizado pela Congregação para a Educação Católica a pedido do Papa Bento XVI, em preparaçãoao 50º aniversário da Declaração Gravissimum Educationis e o 25° aniversário da ConstituiçãoApostólica Ex Corde Ecclesiae, tem como objetivo reafirmar o empenho da Igreja no campo daeducação. Neste documento são recordados os pontos referenciais dos dois documentos, ascaracterísticas fundamentais da educação nas escolas e universidades católicas diante dos desafiosque as instituições educativas católicas buscam responder.
REFLECTION OF MUTHAHHARI MURTADHA THOUGHTS: Methodology, Epistemology and Thought Agenda
Authors: Abidin Zainal
Published: January 2020

Murtadha Mutahhari as a great Islamic figure and thinker has attracted the interest of many experts. This research is a research that also examines how the views of Murtadha Mutahhari in three major aspects, namely methodology, epistemology and agenda of thought. This research is a study of figures with a focus on thinking developed by Murtadha Mutahhari. The study of the thoughts of Mutahhari Mutahhari is carried out through a study of his works and the thoughts or views of experts regarding Mutahhari Murtadha. The results of this study indicate that Murtadha Mutahhari can elaborate rational-philosophical thinking with a strong religious understanding and produce an active style of thinking and in accordance with the current civilization.
STRENGTHENING EPP (ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAM) PROGRAM IN IMPROVING ENGLISH ABILITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH 2 TAMAN STUDENTS
Authors: Hidajati Fitrijah , Jannah Miftahol
Published: January 2020

This paper discusses the importance of Strengthening the EPP (English Proficiency Program) Program in Improving Students' English Language Ability in Muhammadiyah 2 Middle School, Taman In this 21st century era, the literacy ability of students is closely related to the demands of reading skills that lead to the ability to understand information analytically, critically, and reflectively. The rapid development of technology has changed the landscape of education globally especially in facing the challenges of the industrial revolution 4.0 and preparing graduates (outputs) who will live in an era that will integrate technology thoroughly even blurring physical, digital and life boundaries biologically and is predicted to have a profound influence very big on the work environment, social and even culture that exists. This research is a qualitative-descriptive research which is expected to be able to uncover various information with a careful and meaningful description-analysis. Data sources in this study include the principal, vice principal of curriculum affairs, English language teacher. Data collection is done by interview, observation, and documentation. As for the data analysis technique through the stages of data reduction, data presentation and data analysis. The results of this research are (a) School based management program can be implemented by strengthening the EPP (English Proficiency Program) program (b) Strengthening the EPP (English Proficiency Program) program able to improve English language skills.
A Review on Status of Production of Large Cardamom in Nepal and its Marketing in National and Global Scenario
Authors: Khatiwada Abishkar , Subedi Aadesh , Dangol Rashmi
Published: January 2020

The study mainly focuses on the status of production and marketing of large cardamom in Nepal and also compares these dimensions in the context of different countries. For the study mainly secondary data were collected from research articles, reports, publications and news articles. Large cardamom is the third most expensive crop and one of the major cash crops of Nepal. Nepal is the largest producer of large cardamom in the world followed by India and Bhutan. Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Panchthar and Illam are the four major districts that contribute more than 80% of the national production. Cardamom produced in Nepal is graded according to tail cutting after drying and packed in jute bag or plastic to export it to foreign countries. Nepal exports almost 90 percentage of its total cardamom production to India. In the global scenario, Guatemala is the largest exporter of cardamom (small and large combined) followed by India, Nepal, Singapore and Indonesia respectievly. It was found that the production of cardamom is declining in Nepal due to price fluctuation and viral diseases such as Chirkey, Furkey. Problem such as absence of unique HS code for large cardamom and ‘duplicate large cardamom’ are also seen in the market.
Natural product like “shikonin” might be a hope for Breast cancer cure
Authors: Khan Md. Niuz Morshed , Islam Maidul
Published: January 2020

Among all cancers, breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women and the second most common cancer overall, both in the developed and less developed country. It is a matter of concern worldwide, that there is no effective drug is available for cancer treatment. Although, Surgery, radiation, hormonal (anti-estrogen) therapy, and chemotherapy are being used for treatment of breast cancer in recent years, due to life threatening side effects, these treatment approaches becoming more vulnerable. However, researchers from across the world searching a safe and effective treatment approach that can be a breakthrough for this situation, as it is evident that natural compounds like shikonin from Lithospermum erythrorhizon can fight against aggressiveness of breast cancer by regulating apoptosis, necroptosis and estrogen receptor signaling pathway. In this review, we discussed about potential green chemical compounds with their mechanisms of actions, which can be very effective treatment regimen for breast cancer and can be more potent by their proper modifications and further molecular research. Hopefully in future, research focusing on the “shikonin” will open a new door for increasing the survival rate of breast cancer patients as well as cancer cure.
Dragon Fruit in Nepal
Authors: Rijal Swodesh
Published: January 2020

Dragon fruit is a cactus species which is indigenous to Americas belongs to Genus Hylocereus. Dragon fruit is commonly known as Noble woman, Pitahaya, strawberry pear, Super fruit etc. It has antioxidant properties which prevents oxidation of cholesterol. Similarly, dragon fruit contains phytonutrient, minerals and vitamins which are beneficial to blood, tissue, bone and overall health. On research it was found out that Lycopene which is responsible for red colour in dragon fruit has been linked with a lower prostate cancer risk. Nowadays it is widely used in restaurant as fruit salad, refreshing drinks, Jams, Ice creams, Jelly, fruit juice, wine etc. In Nepal, Mr. Jagannath Rai brought dragon fruit from USA in 2057 B.S. and later Gorkha Millenium multipurpose cooperatives ltd formally started cultivation of dragon fruit in commercial level from 2070 B.S (2013 A.D). In Nepal there is a wide scope for cultivation as it can cultivate in region of less rainfall at altitude of 1500 from MASL. Availability of Fallow and marginal lands of Terai, Bhitri madhes, valleys and lower range of mountain are suitable for cultivation. Moreover, there are great possibilities of production of organic dragon fruits. Inspite of various benefits and possibilities, farmers’ condition and investment are major challenges for exploration of dragon fruit in Nepal.
Jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights in the Baltic States’ Cases
Authors: Kużelewska Elżbieta
Published: January 2020

The Baltic States – Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia – are democratic states of law that respect human rights. As members of the Council of Europe, they implemented into domestic law the Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (known as the European Convention on Human Rights) – an international document for the universal protection of human rights adopted by the Council of Europe. The aim of the paper is to analyze whether and to what extent did Estonian, Lithuanian and Latvian citizens file individual complaints to the European Court of Human Rights over the past thirteen years (2006–2018). The paper is to answer the question if the Baltic Sates’ systems of human rights protection are effective. One of the indicators of effectiveness is the number of complaints brought from the Baltic States to the ECtHR in relation to the number of inhabitants and also in comparison with the total number of complaints from the 47 member states of the Council of Europe as whole. The analysis will cover statistics on the number of judgments in Estonian, Lithuanian and Latvian cases before the Court in Strasbourg issued between 2006 and 2018. This will be helpful in determining the degree and the type of violations by the Baltic States of the human rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights.
Strengthening the Role of National Parliaments in the European Union – What for and How?
Authors: Perkowski Maciej , Farhan Jakub A.
Published: January 2020

In the debate on the European Union’s problems, the concept of “democracy deficit” has been present from its very beginning. This term is applied in a quite vast manner and, apart from the asymmetry of the relation between the European Parliament and the Council, it also concerns the overly limited role of national parliaments in the European Union. In this regard, inadequacy in the national position of individual parliaments is observed. On the other hand, it is necessary to emphasise their uneven activity on their European aspirations. At the time when the European dispute on the rule of law in Poland has polarized attitudes and language in statements on both sides – despite irresponsible trends – it is worth to examine the participation of national parliaments (including the Polish parliament) in the European inter-parliamentary dialogue and, consequently, to determine whether and how its constructive impact on the European Union and its law functions.
Barriers to Creating Innovation in the Polish Economy in the Years 2012–2016
Authors: Gardocka-Jałowiec Anna , Wierzbicka Katarzyna
Published: January 2020

The purpose of the considerations is to present and systematise barriers to creating innovation in the Polish economy in 2012–2016. The desk research was based on the results of Community Innovation Surveys (CIS 2012 and CIS 2014), thematic studies of the Central Statistical Office and a report from the Infuture hatalska foresight institute. The use of statistical and comparative analysis in conjunction with the review of the literature on innovation barriers leads to the conclusion that Polish enterprises recognise the lack of financial resources as a major barrier to creating innovation, while non-financial barriers are much less important. The marginal treatment of non-financial barriers is a reversal of attitudes and directions of activities that are undertaken in the field of creating innovation in highly developed countries.
Luanda’s Slums: An overview based on poverty and gentrification
Authors: Barros Carlos Pestana , Balsas Carlos J. L.
Published: January 2020

Slum redevelopment is occurring at a rapid pace in many African cities. This paper examines the urban development of contemporary Luanda, the capital of Angola. Central to this examination is an analysis of the city’s slums according to Foucault’s concept of governmentality. The focus is on the chaotic urban development that has resulted from the civil war and on the effects of poverty and gentrification in many of Luanda’s slums. The policy of violence towards slum population adopted by the municipality appears to define a technology of domination, the subjection of the individual to the formation of the state. However, with the high earnings obtained from oil production, the country clearly has the resources needed to fund investments in electricity and utility systems. The continuing persistence of slums and a housing policy based on neglect signifies a form of governmentality, adopted as a means of government coercion and a way of dominating the poor population. The paper closes with a set of policy implications for action.
Financing Low-income Housing in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: Implications for the Right to the City and Inclusivity
Authors: Chigwenya Average
Published: January 2020

Accessing finances for housing has been a major problem for people on low-incomes and this has been weighing heavily on them as they try to access housing. Financial institutions in the city of Bulawayo are failing to come up with financial products that suit low-income clients. There are an estimated 110000 low-income residents among the estimated 250000 residents of Cowdray Park low-density residential area in Bulawayo. This has also affected their right to the city as they have been excluded from the housing delivery system. There are so many initiatives that have been available to those on a low-income but these initiatives have rarely benefited the urban poor of the city. This research has examined how the financial services that exist in the housing sector have been crafted to benefit the urban poor. The research employed a mixed methods approach to the inquiry, where a questionnaire was the main quantitative method used and in-depth interviews and observations were the qualitative methods that complemented it. The research found that there are various financial services that are available in Zimbabwe, but these financial facilities rarely help the urban poor. The majority of the poor have been managing without any financial support and this has been stalling their access to housing. Most housing products are fashioned along neo-liberal economic principles that have very little to offer the urban poor. This has therefore denied the urban poor in the city of Bulawayo their right to the city. Most cities in Zimbabwe are struggling to satisfy their housing demand as they have long housing waiting lists. Research therefore recommends the crafting of financial facilities that are best targeted on the urban poor, and are specially adapted to their financial conditions.
Treating Water: Engineering and the Denial of Indigenous Water Rights
Authors: Hnidan Travis
Published: January 2020

In 2011, the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada released the National Assessment of First Nations Water and Wastewater Systems as prepared by Neegan Burnside Ltd. This assessment has been largely used by government, media, and Indigenous groups to point to the decrepit state of water and wastewater systems on First Nations reserves across the country, and to advance Senate Government Bill S-8 that seeks to improve conditions in these communities. In this article, I provide a critique of the National Assessment to outline its underlying assimilationist ideology and to demonstrate how technical engineering documents can have political implications. Power is wielded by technocratic discourses like engineering and, in this case, respect for Indigenous rights and sovereignty are at stake when so-called “objective” practices reflect institutional power.
Out of the Depths: Engineering, Submersibles and Assemblages
Authors: Reader John
Published: January 2020

Environmental concerns about the state of the world’s oceans have been growing over recent years, particularly as acidification, overfishing and the limited capacity of the oceans to absorb CO2 from climate change have come to the fore. Engineering practices and innovations in a number of forms are of direct relevance to this, notably through a concern to develop engineering in such a way as to be for the benefit of all, including the non-human world. This article argues that assemblage theory offers an alternative way of understanding how culture is always already a part of nature, and that human autonomy has to be seen as constrained and limited if the worst effects of pollution and climate change are to be addressed.
Service-Learning Case Study in Heat Transfer
Authors: Dukhan Nihad , Schumack Mark R. , Daniels John J. , Jenkins Michael G.
Published: January 2020

This paper describes the implementation and the impact of a service-learning project in a heat transfer course for undergraduate engineering students. The students
visited low-income households in the Detroit area and installed insulation materials on doors and windows thereby conserving energy and reducing heating costs during the cold months. The students collected information about the materials, dimensions, and relevant engineering parameters. They used the information to calculate the resulting dollar amount of energy savings. There were interactions with a university office in charge of assisting the faculty in using service learning by developing course-relevant community-service projects. There was collaboration with a nonprofit organization that promotes the development of resource efficient homes through training and technical assistance. Data were first gathered about the students’ awareness and attitudes regarding the relationship between engineering work and society. Students rated themselves in leadership attributes such as empathy, awareness, conceptualization, and the community, and also in social justice interests such as the dignity of the human person, the common good, rights, responsibilities and poverty. After conducting the project, they reflected on their experience. Analysis of the students’ responses clearly showed that they became more aware and perceptive of their role as engineers in a societal context.
A Wind Powered, White LED Lighting System for the Kibera Slum of Nairobi
Authors: Thomas Brian
Published: January 2020

A multidisciplinary team of engineering students traveled to Nairobi, Kenya in

May 2006 to implement a service learning project between academic sessions. Low power, white light emitting diode (WLED) based lighting devices were designed and built by student participants and members of the student organization Engineers with a Mission during the months preceding the trip. Photometric performance and power consumption data are given for these devices, which were subsequently installed in seventeen homes in the large and infamous Kibera slum. A locally manufactured, technologically appropriate wind generator was purchased and installed to charge a single, centrally located deep cycle battery. Power from this battery was distributed to the LED-based lights through a

student designed and built circuit breaker panel and a radial network of indoor/outdoor extension cords that served as low voltage transmission lines. The project provided a learning environment for alternative energy techniques, appropriate technologies, global and multicultural awareness, poverty apprehension, the realities of project implementation, and the social responsibility of those in the engineering profession. A network of Kenyan organizations consisting of a university, a non-governmental organization, a small business, and a community organization, was formed to facilitate

sustainability and provide ongoing analysis and maintenance.
Integrating Research, Undergraduate Education and Engineering Outreach
Authors: Houchens Brent C. , Beach Kelsey E. , Boyle Paul M. , Corcoran Clint C. , Hamshari Ali N. , Tuttle James J. , McStravick David M.
Published: January 2020

A capstone design project targeted at engineering outreach to grade school
students in both developed and developing countries was designed and constructed. The resulting Adaptive WaTER (Water Treatment for Education and Research) Laboratory teaches students about water filtration and sterilization through hands-on procedures, and encourages sustainable water practices through education. The Laboratory relies almost entirely on human power, with one optional module running on batteries, which can be recharged via a solar backpack. Therefore no infrastructure is required to take full advantage of the Laboratory. The team presented the Laboratory to over 300 grade school students in the Houston area through interactive demonstrations, and developed
Laboratory procedures for widespread dissemination of the Laboratory to schools. The nonprofit Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development (SEED) Foundation is now determining the feasibility of scaling-up production of the prototype Laboratory for donation to some or all of the nearly 200 schools they support in the developing world. The
design team also submitted a proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency and was awarded a P3: People, Prosperity and the Planet Student Design Competition for Sustainability grant. Finally, the practical knowledge gained about water filtration directly aided a new research collaboration on understanding and preventing fouling of reverse
osmosis membranes.
Assisting a Public Transit Agency with Planning of Bus Schedules using Computer
Simulation: A Collaborative Project between Cornell University and Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT)
in Ithaca, NY
Authors: Vanek Francis , Shah Nirav , Helm Jonathan , Dubey Abha , Xu Wenshan , Ghearing Rod , Mengel Dwight
Published: January 2020

In this paper we present results from a service learning project carried out by
four Master of Engineering students in the School of Operations Research and Industrial Engineering at Cornell University during the 2003-2004 academic year, on behalf of the local transit agency, TCAT. The project participants developed a simulation model to evaluate schedule changes and applied it to a proposed shortening of the time between bus arrivals, or “headway”, on TCAT’s Route 81 circulator bus that serves the Cornell campus in Ithaca, NY. The model was developed by adapting a commercial simulation software package called ProModel that is usually used to simulate the layout of manufacturing facilities. Use of the simulation model helped TCAT planners better understand the implications of the proposed schedule change to segment-by-segment passenger counts at stops and on-board vehicles. Based on our experience, we discuss a number of issues both with the development of simulation models for transit operations and the practice of collaboration between university students and faculty and public transit agencies.
Energy Production and Pollution Mitigation from Broilers Houses on Poultry Farms in Jamaica and Pennsylvania
Authors: Grant Shanique , Marshalleck Alicia
Published: January 2020

Increasing energy demands and diminishing fuel supplies have left nations
desirous of avenues to minimize their reliance on traditional energy sources and a need to infuse supplementary technologies. Biogas technology is one such trajectory that can contribute to the reduction of dependency on fossil fuel as well as allay environmentally problems. The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) and Pennsylvania State
University (PSU), in pursuit of investigating the potential of biogas in the agricultural sectors of Jamaica and Pennsylvania, United States, sought to use biogas generated from livestock (chicken, swine and cow) waste as an alternative energy source. A 32 factorial design resulted in the construction of seven (7) laboratory scale biodigesters, each with a volumetric capacity of 8 L. Variations of the ratio, (i.e. chicken manure in combination with pig or cow manure) and retention time enabled the monitoring of biogas flow-rates, temperature, pH, residual mass along with percentage methane production. From the data collected mathematical models relating the flow-rate and percentage methane concentration were deduced in order to facilitate the design of a pilot scale digester on the Silverdene poultry farm in the Parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica.
Village Empowerment: Service-learning with Continuity
Authors: Duffy John
Published: January 2020

Since 1998, as part of the Village Empowerment Program, a total of 119
students/volunteers from University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) and several other universities in engineering and other fields have traveled twice a year to the same network of villages in Peru. Students in service-learning projects in more than 25 different courses have designed and helped install over 80 systems, most running on renewable energy, in 44 villages and towns in the Andes Mountains of Peru for medical clinics, schools, and town halls. The villages in general have no grid electricity, one pay telephone (or none) per village, no space heating, houses made of adobe, and elevations up to 3600 m (11,500 ft.). The indigenous Quechua, or Inca, people in the villages survive on subsistence agriculture. The systems power transceiver radios, lights, computers, vaccine refrigerators, and other medical equipment in clinics as well as laptop computers and lights in schools, mostly utilizing solar energy. Water supply and purification systems for whole towns have been added as well as micro hydro and biogas. To help make all these systems sustainable, we return every six months to the same two networks of villages. We are also helping to start microenterprises of aquaculture, of manufacturing and renting solar lanterns and LED headlamps, of biodigesters, and of developing and manufacturing solar water purification bottles coated with a photo catalyst with a dye indicator. The program has transformed the lives not only of many of the villagers but also of the students and volunteers. Some of the students have changed their life-long professional goals as a result. Many medical personnel have told us repeatedly that our radios have saved many lives. The long term vision is to have a whole university partner with networks of villages to address the many community needs and the learning needs of students in many disciplines in a sustainable way. There is a danger in the apparent popularity in students participating in service projects in developing countries involving “one-shot” designs and installations in which there is no sustained involvement for training, maintenance, and replacement. The importance of continual training of local personnel, of periodic maintenance and adjustment, of learning and redesigning from operating experience cannot be overemphasized.
Using Service Learning in an Engineering Program in Ghana
Authors: Ofosu Willie K. , Sekyere Francois
Published: January 2020

For years, some African universities followed the British education system, but this is gradually changing. For example in Ghana, the three terms to the year approach has been changed to the two semester approach. Also, local conditions and the service learning approach are being included in the curricula. This is being done in the Telecommunications Engineering program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The program is planned such that some student projects for which the students will earn credits will result in products that will supply community needs. The program is therefore community-centered and provides community service. One project using this approach is based on Broadband Powerline Communication (BPL). BPL can be used in electronic learning at schools and to disseminate information to the community at large. It will empower the people and lead to improving their standard of living. It can also help the nation to become a full participant in the global community, while benefitting from the global economy. This paper describes how this project was designed to suit service learning through an experiential teaching method.
Water Purification in South Africa: Reflections on Curriculum Development Tools and Best Practices for Implementing Student-Led Sustainable Development Projects in Rural Communities
Authors: Harshfield Eric , Jemec Ana , Makhado Ofhani , Ramarumo Elias
Published: January 2020

This paper presents a sustainable development project in which University of Virginia students collaborated with University of Venda faculty, Global Sustainability Club students, and local community members to address water problems in a village in the Venda region of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. The cohort’s goal was to implement a sustainable and contextually appropriate water purification and distribution system. The authors present the design and constructed process for a slow sand filtration system intended to provide clean drinking water to most households in the community. They present and analyze the successes, failures, and ethical dilemmas encountered throughout project execution. Also, the authors assess the project based on three evaluation criteria for service learning projects and explore possibilities for follow-up through the collaboration between the University of Virginia and the University of Venda. The paper ends with a reflection examining aspects of engineering community engagement projects including site assessments prior to project implementation, project timeframes, and crosscultural institutional collaborations.
Integration of Service Learning into a Manufacturing Engineering Course: A Case Study
Authors: Tiryakioğlu Murat , Maxwell Tara E. , Bird Christopher P. , Dempsey Bryan W. , Harbodin II James A. , Laughner Justin R. , Skelton Timothy A. , Wood Michael , Şirinterlikçi Arif , Acharya Sushil
Published: January 2020

The implementation of a service learning project into a manufacturing engineering course at Robert Morris University is discussed within this paper. The project has entailed the analysis of the production system of a local company utilizing several tools available in the literature, as well as recommendations for improvement. This initial experience with service learning has produced invaluable lessons, which are discussed in the paper, along with the findings and results of the service learning project.
Analysis of Non-Financial Determinants of Company Value In Manufacturing Companies in Indonesia
Authors: Riris Marintan Purba Dwi Asih Surjandari, Dewi Anggraeni, Deby Pratiwi Arlita,
Published: January 2020

This study aims to investigate the nonfinancial determinants of Firm Value of manufacturing firms listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange year 2013 up to 2017 period. The determinants represented by Good Corporate Governance (GCG), Firm Size, Dividend, Inflation Rate, Exchange Rate and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The sampling method used purposive sampling and the analysis used Eviews 9.0 version. The study result shows that only one variable significantly affects Firm Value which is Institutional Ownership as proxied of GCG and the rest variables that are Independent Board another proxied of GCG, Firm Size, Dividend, Inflation Rate, Exchange Rate, and CSR does not significantly affect the Firm Value. All independent variables significantly affect Firm Value weakly simultaneously. This study implies that in formulating firm improvement performance strategy, a manufacturing firm is suggested to consider nonfinancial determinants of firm value that is Good Corporate Governance (GCG), Firm Size, Dividend, Inflation Rate, Exchange Rate and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Makroekonomi dan Penanaman Modal Asing di Indonesia: Bukti Empiris di Pulau Jawa
Authors: Sri Herianingrum Muhammad Sanusi, Haryo Firas Tunas Kuncoro,
Published: January 2020

Penanaman Modal Asing di Indonesia dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor. Tujuan utama penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh variabel makroekonomi terhadap Penananaman Modal Asing (PMA) di Indonesia: Bukti Empiris di Pulau Jawa. Jenis data dalam penelitian ini adalah data panel yaitu data gabungan data runtun waktu (time series) tahunan dari 2010-2018, dan cross section berdasarkan jumlah provinsi di Pulau Jawa (DKI Jakarta, Banten, Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, dan Jawa Timur). Metode yang digunakan adalah metode data panel dengan model fixed effect dan random effect. Untuk menentukan model yang akan digunakan dengan cara uji hausman. Dari uji hausman bahwa model yang baik untuk digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah random effect model. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel jumlah penduduk (populasi) berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap penanaman modal asing (FDI). Variabel inflasi memiliki pengaruh negatif namun tidak signifikan terhadap FDI. Variabel pertumbuhan ekonomi (PDRB) memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap FDI, sedangkan untuk variabel upah memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap FDI.
The Analysis of Determinants Affecting Consumers’ Decision to Choose Starbucks
Authors: . Lusiah
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that influence the decision to choose Starbucks. The population in this study amounted to 395 respondents. The data analysis technique in this study is multiple linear regression analysis, t-test, F-test, and coefficient of determination. Variables that influence the decision to choose Starbucks are cultural, social, personal and psychological. The result of the partial test and simultaneously stated that the cultural variables, social variables, personal variables, and psychological variables influence the decision to choose Starbucks.
Determinants Of Liquidity Risk In Banking Sector On The Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Gianvha Sena Rustimulya Susy Muchtar,
Published: January 2020

This research aims to determine the factors that impact liquidity risk. The sample used in this research is a banking sector that is listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the period 2008-2017. Independent variable in this research bank size, deposits, profitability, cost of funds, asset quality, capital adequacy ratio, economic cycle, and inflation and the dependent variable is liquidity risk. The amount of the sample of the research amounted to 25 banking sector, by using purposive sampling. The result of this research indicates that bank size, profitability, cost of funds, and asset quality have a negative effect on liquidity risk, while deposits, capital adequacy ratio, economic cycle, and inflation have no impact on liquidity risk. The results of this study are expected to be used as a reference for bank managers and investors in looking at the factors that affect the liquidity risk in the banking industry.
Employee Commitment to Improving Work Performance with Remuneration as a Mediator
Authors: Fitri Widiastuti Sry Rosita, Dian Mala Fithriani,
Published: January 2020

This study aims to examine employee commitment to improving work performance with remuneration as a mediator variable. The research objects discussed are; 1) Employee commitment, 2) Work performance and 3) Remuneration. The target of the study was 164 Civil Servants at the University of Jambi. The results showed that employee commitment has a greater influence on work performance if mediated by remuneration rather than the direct influence of employee commitment on work performance. This can be interpreted that remuneration which is a performance allowance to employees has a large role as a mediator on employee commitment which shows employee involvement to reach the goal so that it can improve work output which is the achievement of work performance.
The Regulation of Marital Registration In Indonesia and Muslim Countries
Authors: Azizah Nur
Published: January 2020

ملحص يظن المجتمعات على كتابة النكح من أنشطة الحكم وهو غير مهمة. والأسس من ذلك السبب ، أنهم يظنون أن النكح يصح في الحكم الشرعي أن يحفظ النفس من الشهوة النفسية فقط. لايكفي النكح يهتم لإتصال بين الزوج والزوجة, ولكن بين الأبناء والوالدين ، وبين الأبناء مع الحكم.  أهمية الكتابة للنكح معروف من الحكم الذي يستخدم بلد من دولة المسلمين في العالم. يختلف مكان الحكم في دولة المسلمين لكتابة النكاح في كل بلد ، ينظم بعض الدولة لكتابة النكاح خفيفة وبعضها ثقيلة بعقابة مفخمة. بحث الباحثة في هذه المقالة عدد التفاسير عن الوجود كتابة النكاح ومقارنته من سبب مسببها التى تظهر من النكاح السري أو النكاح لايكتب عليها. الطريق البحث التي تستخدم الباحثة تكوينية قانونية وهي تطالع عن التطبيق الحكمي او القنون من مجال متنوعة حتي تكون لاحصا مبينا.الكلمات الرئيسية : تسجيل النكاح ، مسلم اخر .   AbstrakPencatatan pernikahan masih dianggap sebagaian masyarakat sebagai kegiatan hukum yang tidak begitu penting. Hal ini disebabkan anggapan tentang pernikahan yang terpenting sah secara agama demi melindungi diri dari hawa nafsu. Namun, pernikahan bukan hanya tentang hubungan pasangan tetapi hubungan orang tua dan anak, hubungan hukum dan anak. Urgensi pencatatan nikah dapat dilihat dari pemberlakuan hukum pencatatan nikah di setiap negara muslim di dunia. Kedudukan hukum di setiap negara berbeda-beda, ada yang mengatur secara ringan dan ada juga dengan sanksi tegas. Peneliti pada karya tulis ini akan mengulas beberapa perspektif tentang eksistensi pencatatan pernikahan dan hubungan sebab akibat yang timbul dari pernikahan sirri atau pernikahan yang tidak dicatatkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif, yaitu menelaah pemberlakuan hukum atau peraturan dari berbagai perspektif untuk menemukan sebuah kesimpulan tepat.
Pääkirjoitus: Hengenpelastajat työssään
Authors: Lahikainen Johanna
Published: January 2020

Välillä, kun mokaa töissä, ajattelee, että onneksi kukaan ei kuollut – niin riskialtista työmme ei onneksi ole. Harvemmin tulee ajatelleeksi, että joskus me pelastamme ihmisiä.
VERKOSTOSSA ON VOIMAA – OPPILAITOSTEN MUSIIKKIKIRJASTOISSA LUODAAN RAJAT YLITTÄVÄÄ YHTEISTYÖTÄ
Authors: Harviainen Maaria , Tolonen Tiina
Published: January 2020

Musiikkikirjastolaisuus on kiinteästi yhdistävä tekijä ja musiikkikirjastoissa musiikki ja kirjastotyö ovat linkittyneet toisiinsa erottamattomasti. Korkeakoulumaailmassa Suomessa musiikkikirjastolaisia on määrällisesti vähän ja hekin maantieteellisesti osin kaukana toisistaan. Vasta toimintansa aloittanut ryhmä kokoaa oppilaitoskirjastoissa musiikin parissa työskentelevät verkostoitumaan, jakamaan tietoa ja ratkomaan yhteisiä ongelmia. Tämä artikkeli kertoo ryhmän syntymisen taustoista sekä tulevaisuuden visioista