bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Keberhasilan Penerapan Sistem Informasi Competency Level Index (CLI)
Authors: - Syaifullah , Sonata Helen , Radiles Hasdi
Published: August 2020

Penelitian ini membahas tentang pengaruh budaya organisasi terhadap keberhasilan penerapan sistem informasi Competency Level Index (CLI) yang berada di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara V Pekanbaru. Metode yang digunakan yaitu OCAI dan HOT FIT model. OCAI membagikan tipe budaya organisasi menjadi empat yaitu Clan, Adhocrachy, Market dan Hierarchy. HOT FIT model menempatkan tiga komponen sistem informasi yaitu Human, Organization dan Technology. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh budaya organisasi terhadap keberhasilan penerapan sistem informasi CLI. CLI telah digunakan sejak tahun 2013 namun masih memiliki kendala baik dari segi manusia, organisasi maupun teknologi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada 55 responden yang terdiri dari 29 karyawan pada Divisi Perencanaan Stratregis dan 26 karyawan pada Divisi Sumber Daya Manusia. Pengolahan data dilakukan menggunakan Microsoft Excel dan SEM-PLS. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa budaya dominan yang berjalan saat ini adalah market dengan nilai rata-rata 3.092 dan budaya harapan adalah hirarki dengan nilai rata-rata 3.150 serta budaya organisasi berpengaruh terhadap keberhasilan penerapan sistem informasi CLI dengan hasil uji t sebesar 4.435 dan keberhasilan tersebut berada pada level baik dengan nilai 0.769 atau 79%. Hal ini dipengaruhi oleh budaya organisasi yang berorientasi terhadap persaingan dan menciptakan keunggulan yang kompetitif sehingga mencapai target dan mampu menjadi perusahaan yang memiliki kualitas dan daya saing.Kata Kunci— HOT FIT model, OCAI, SEM-PLS, Competency Level Index (CLI)
PERBANDINGAN METODE HOLT WINTER ADDITIVE DAN METODE HOLT WINTER ADDITIVE DAMPED DALAM PERAMALAN JUMLAH PENDAFTARAN MAHASISWA
Authors: Santosa Made Ari , Sarja Ni Luh Ayu Kartika Yuniastari , Wiyati Ratna Kartika
Published: August 2020

Peramalan dapat diterapkan pada salah satu kegiatan yang dilaksanakan oleh perguruan tinggi yaitu STIKOM Bali tiap tahunnya yaitu penerimaan mahasiswa baru. Peramalan memang membantu dalam proses perencaan dan proses pengambilan keputusan, namun hasil peramalan tidaklah selalu akurat. Keakuratan hasil peramalan tergantung dengan ketepatan data dan metode yang digunakan. Pemilihan metode peramalan yang tepat penting dilakukan agar hasil peramalan tidak menyimpang. Mengacu pada permasalahan tersebut, penelitian yang dikembangkan menggunakan dua buah metode dalam melakukan peramalan jumlah pendaftaran mahasiswa baru yaitu Holt Winter Additive dan Holt Winter Additive Damped. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan uji coba hasil peramalan untuk membandingkan hasil kedua metode tersebut. Pengujian dilakukan dengan menggunakan sistem peralaman yang dikembangkan dan tolak ukur menggunakan nilai MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error). MAPE menghitung jumlah persentase penyimpangan antara data aktual dan hasil peramalan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah melakukan perbandingan hasil peramalan dari dua buah metode yang digunakan sehingga diketahui metode mana yang lebih tepat diterapkan untuk meramalkan jumlah pendaftaran mahasiswa baru. Metode Penelitian berupa pengembangan sistem, perhitungan peramalan, perhitungan nilai error, perbandingan nilai error dan pengambilan kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian yaitu dengan kasus peramalan jumlah pendaftaran mahasiswa baru perhitungan nilai MAPE metode holt winter additive lebih baik dibandingkan dengan metode holt winter additive damped. Nilai MAPE tahun 2017 untuk metode holt winter additive adalah 1,039% sedangkan holt winter additive damped 1,363%, begitu pula dengan tahun 2018 untuk metode holt winter additive adalah 0,793% sedangkan holt winter additive damped 1,214%.
KLASIFIKASI PERMASALAHAN AGENSTOK MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA NAIVE BAYES CLASSIFIER PADA PT. HPAI-PEKANBARU
Authors: Zarnelly Zarnelly
Published: August 2020

Abstrak—Kecendrungan seseorang untuk mengakses informasi khususnya permasalahan agenstok melalui dunia maya pun menjadi semakin tinggi. Informasi merupakan hal yang sangat penting dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Salah satu sumber infomasi adalah media sosial. Klasifikasi ini ditekankan untuk data permasalahan agenstok. Pada umumnya permasalahan yang disampaikan terdiri dari beberapa kategori seperti permasalahan mengenai kesehatan, konsultasi produk dan marketing. Namun dalam membagi permasalahan kedalan kategori-kategori tersebut untuk saat ini masih dilakukan secara manual.hal ini sangat merepotkan apabila permasalahan yang ingin di unggah berjumlah banyak. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya sistem yang bisa mengklasifikasikan permasalahan secara otomatis. Text mining merupakan metode klasifikasi yang merupakan variasi dari data mining yang berusaha menemukan pola menarik dari sekumpulan data tekstual yang berjumlah banyak. Sedangkan algoritma naive bayes classsifier merupakan logartitma pendukung utuk melakukan klasifikasi. Kategori memiliki jumlah data permasalahan yang sama dan terdiri dari 400 data permasalahan; 360 data permasalahan digunakan untuk proses training dan 40 data permasalahan digunakan untuk proses testing. Pada penelitian ini metode yang digunakan yaitu waterfall dan pengujian perfomance measure, uji black box, dan uji sistem oleh pengguna. Adapun pengujian perfomance measure memperoleh nilai akurasi 97,5%, precision 97,6%, recall 97,5% dan f-measure 97,4%. Dari hasil-hasil tersebut dapat  disimpulkan bahwa sistem yang menerapkan algoritma naive bayes classifier dapat digunakan untuk mengklasifikasikan permasalahan agenstok berbasis web, dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan Database Management System (DBMS) menunjukkan bahwa klasifikasi permasalahan agenstok bisa terklasifikasi secara otomatis.Kata Kunci: agenstok, akurasi, klasifikasi, naïve bayes, text mining
The Parabolic Effect of Managerial Ownership and the Impact Toward Firm’s Performance
Authors: Kartika Nuringsih William Susanto,
Published: August 2020

The purpose of the study is to analyze the impact determinants and the parabolic effect of managerial ownership on a firm’s performance. The model consists of managerial ownership, institutional ownership, family ownership, leverage, asset growth, dividend policy, business risk, and firm size. Purposive sampling is used on non-financial companies in the Indonesian Stock Exchange with a total observation of 539 firm-years. The panel least square is used to analyze the determinants of performance while Panel EGLS is used to analyze the parabolic effect. The study finds that managerial ownership, institutional ownership, dividend policy, and firm size have a positive and significant impact on the firm’s performance. Contrarily, some variables e.g., family ownership, leverage, and asset growth have a negative significant impact on performance. Business risk is not able to prove a significant relationship with performance. Further, the study shows a parabolic effect of managerial ownership, therefore, it proves a model for reducing agency conflict on corporate financial decisions.
Pre-Design Cost Modeling of Road Projects
Authors: Ahmed Salar S. , Ali Noori S.
Published: August 2020

The conceptual cost estimation is a critical indicator of the future of the project's success at the initial process before submitting the project design. Pre-Design cost measuring is recognized as the very important procedure which affects the future of constructing proposed projects of roads. Pre-design cost is a preliminary cost measuring and is considered the prediction of the cost of a project during the planning and design phase. This evaluating and measure provides a great foundation for the process of financial support decisions and cost control. The aim of this study is to create pre-design cost measuring model for constructing road projects by utilizing linear regression technique. The research methodology consists of the data collected from public sectors which are the actual cost of the constructed road projects in Erbil governorate, then models have been developed by applying SPSS software, then the models summarized and selected. The mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) has been calculated using Excel program to calculate degree of the accuracy for the produced models. The accuracy was between -29% and +51%. As a result of the study regression models are useful and has a big advantage in predicting project cost in pre-design process and the planning stage of the project, by using either simplex computer scheme or any measuring tools.
Aspectos sócio-histórico-políticos e o perigo de extinção de línguas indígenas
Authors: Santana Jan Carlos , Santos Aline da Silva
Published: August 2020

Este texto dedica-se à resenha da conferência Línguas indígenas, línguas ameaçadas proferida pelo Professor José Ribamar Bessa Freire, no evento Abralin ao Vivo – Linguists Online. Na conferência, é traçado um panorama sócio-histórico das línguas indígenas no Brasil, e o professor esclarece como as políticas linguísticas interferiram no processo de desaparecimento e de hegemonia da língua portuguesa. O conferencista, em tom de alerta, fala sobre as mortes de indígenas ocorridas em virtude da pandemia do coronavírus, o que constitui uma nova ameaça para as línguas indígenas, e reflete sobre estratégias de preservação dessas línguas.
Hipertensão arterial sistêmica: prevalência da adesão ao tratamento em uma unidade de saúde do Pará
Authors: Regina Guimarães Dantas Karen , Da Silva Quaresma Bruno , Moema Mendes Leite Fernanda , Rosa Bernardo Gabriela , Vinicius de Lima Filgueira Afonso , Schalcher Martins e Silva Rafael , Ogawa Furtado Rodrigues Renata , Rosa Bernardo Mariana , Vidal Pacheco Fernanda , Da Silva Peixoto Osvaldo
Published: August 2020

Estabelecer a prevalência de adesão ao tratamento da Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS) na área de uma estratégia saúde da família no Pará. Estudo quantitativo, transversal e de caráter retrospectivo sobre as características e o perfil dos pacientes portadores de HAS que aderiram ao tratamento, realizado através da observância e coleta dos dados de elementos preenchidos previamente nos prontuários da unidade em questão, respondendo às questões levantadas no questionário individual. Foram avaliados 62 participantes, sendo 66,1% mulheres, 64,5% idosos. 35,5% Eutróficos, 64,5% acima do peso normal, 45,2 classificados como Hipertensos, 32,3% com Hipertensão Estágio 1, 71% fazem uso de medicamentos, 47,7% utilizavam Losartana, e 62,9% abandonaram o tratamento. Assim, foi possível estabelecer e correlacionar esses dados com informações de outros estudos, possibilitando estabelecer dentre os participantes características que corroboraram para a adesão ou abandono do tratamento e qual o perfil desses indivíduos. A prevalência de adesão ao tratamento, dos participantes, com hipertensão arterial sistêmica são indivíduos do sexo feminino, com mais de 60 anos, que apresentam hipertensão, Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) acima do peso normal, fazem uso de medicamentos, principalmente, uma vez ao dia, sendo os mais utilizados o Losartana, Hidroclorotiazida e Captropil.

Estabelecer a prevalência de adesão ao tratamento da Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS) na área de uma estratégia saúde da família no Pará. Estudo quantitativo, transversal e de caráter retrospectivo sobre as características e o perfil dos pacientes portadores de HAS que aderiram ao tratamento, realizado através da observância e coleta dos dados de elementos preenchidos previamente nos prontuários da unidade em questão, respondendo às questões levantadas no questionário individual. Foram avaliados 62 participantes, sendo 66,1% mulheres, 64,5% idosos. 35,5% Eutróficos, 64,5% acima do peso normal, 45,2 classificados como Hipertensos, 32,3% com Hipertensão Estágio 1, 71% fazem uso de medicamentos, 47,7% utilizavam Losartana, e 62,9% abandonaram o tratamento. Assim, foi possível estabelecer e correlacionar esses dados com informações de outros estudos, possibilitando estabelecer dentre os participantes características que corroboraram para a adesão ou abandono do tratamento e qual o perfil desses indivíduos. A prevalência de adesão ao tratamento, dos participantes, com hipertensão arterial sistêmica são indivíduos do sexo feminino, com mais de 60 anos, que apresentam hipertensão, Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) acima do peso normal, fazem uso de medicamentos, principalmente, uma vez ao dia, sendo os mais utilizados o Losartana, Hidroclorotiazida e Captropil.
Análise do uso de anfetaminas por universitários de medicina em Sergipe
Authors: Andrade Mayana Lula , Soares Ana Celia Goes Melo , Sirqueira Rebeca dos Santos , Souza Vinícius Gambardella , Fraga Rafael Ribeiro Almico , Santos Thiago Lima , Dantas Amanda Silveira de Carvalho , Santos Roberta Souza , Silva Denison Santos , Júnior Antônio Souza Lima
Published: August 2020

Este artigo buscou analisar a prevalência do uso de anfetaminas por universitários de medicina em uma instituição privada do estado de Sergipe. Trata-se de um recorte de um estudo transversal, descritivo, exploratório e de abordagem analítica quantitativa. A amostra adquirida foi de 281 estudantes de medicina do 1º ao 12º período da graduação. Para avaliação, foi aplicado um questionário específico construído especialmente para esta pesquisa com informações sobre a frequência e motivo do uso dessas substâncias psicoativas, sua relação com o rendimento acadêmico e possíveis transtornos psiquiátricos associados. Dos estudantes presentes nessa amostra, 13% relataram já ter consumido anfetamina em algum momento e que, 51,5% destes, fizeram uso nos últimos 3 meses para manutenção da atenção e vigília sendo que, a maioria referiu consumo diário (21,2%). O principal motivo foi a necessidade da melhora no desempenho acadêmico (72,7%). Dentro do perfil epidemiológico, o sexo masculino e os alunos com idade média de 24 anos foram aqueles com maior prevalência. Conclui-se então, que o consumo de anfetaminas teve uma alta prevalência entre a amostra de universitários do curso de medicina. Com este estudo, torna-se possível colocar o tema em evidência e incentivar novos trabalhos sobre o mesmo.
Preparing Hospitals in India for Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Akanksha Nibudey  , Vidya Baliga S
Published: August 2020

Hospitals have important part in the human health organization toprovide necessary treatmentfor public, mainly in a calamity. During the current outbreak of COVID-19, and is in giving important needs and supplies will possibly interrupt the providing critical treatment due to not organized health-care capacity. Along with, a greater amount of personnelabsence can be predictable. A lack of important kits and materials can lead to restricted supplies to desirable care and have a direct impact on healthcare delivery. Anxiety can lead to possibly hamper recognized operational practices. Also in hospitals dealing with COVID 19 pandemic can be a difficulty. In spite of the challenging difficulties and problems expected, the positive and organized execution of important basic and definite arrangements can aid successful hospital-based organization for the period of a speedily progressing epidemic. Hospital emergency preparedness is a constant progression that association to the complete preparedness platform. Several principles and suggestions drawn in this article are general and appropriate to other incidents. The article gives checklist which is proposed to manage current situationby hospital emergency preparation platforms.
Uncontrolled mass use of hydroxychloroquine
Authors: Tugolbai Tagaev  , Sagynali Mamatov  , Farida Imanalieva  , Vityala Yethindra  , Altynai Zhumabekova  , Aizhan Bazarbaeva  , Yogesh Parihar
Published: August 2020

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has previously been shown to inhibit coronavirus replication in vitro. But antiviral properties mechanisms are not well known, HCQ is a weak base that accumulates in lysosomes, modifies their pH, and interferes with some enzymes. In the lack of confirmed efficacy, the initial potential risk is not to expose patients to adverse effects. However, results from preliminary clinical studies have drawn inconclusive results regarding the efficacy of HCQ in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), due to several important weaknesses in research methodologies. Hypokalemia often occurs in patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), possibly due to the particular tropism of SARS-CoV-2 with regard to Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). The wide use of HCQ, even against medical advice, will show an impact on ongoing clinical trials. It is important that we can recruite COVID-19 patients in these research studies to generate appropriate data regarding drugs that show promising efficacy against COVID-19. Currently, only doctors should be allowed to prescribe HCQ, and treatment should be confined to hospital settings, with proper cardiac and therapeutic drug monitoring.
Inquiry-Based Science Teaching under Construction: Possibilities of Articulations Between Conceptual, Epistemic and Social Domains Within Scientific Knowledge in the Classroom
Authors: Franco Luiz Gustavo , Munford Danusa
Published: August 2020

In this paper, we analyse how a class discursively constructed articulations between the conceptual, epistemic and social domains of scientific knowledge. The first-grade class studied biological aspects of an insect. For data collection and analysis, we use Ethnography in Education as logic of inquiry. Our results indicate that the use of instructional resources, organised around questions, generated different ways of articulation between the three domains, evidenced in the participants’ oral speech. The emphasis on the [epistemic+social] pair has given a more investigative character to the instructional context under construction. We also discuss implications for pedagogical practice and research in science education.
Supporting paediatric residents as teaching advocates: Changing students’ perceptions
Authors: Loo Benny Kai Guo , Thoon Koh Cheng , Tan Jessica Hui Yin , Nadua Karen Donceras , Chow Cristelle Chu-Tian
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Residents-as-teachers (RAT) programmes benefit both medical students and residents. However, common barriers encountered include busy clinical duties, congested lesson schedules and duty-hour regulations.
Methods: The study aimed to determine if providing a structured teaching platform and logistic support, through the Paediatric Residents As Teaching Advocates (PRATA) programme, would enhance residents’ teaching competencies and reduce learning barriers faced by medical students. The programme was held over 23 months and participated by 502 medical students. Residents were assigned as intervention group tutors and conducted bedside teachings. The evaluation was performed by medical students using paper surveys with 5-point Likert scales at the start and end of the programme.
Results: We found that students in the intervention groups perceived residents to be more competent teachers. The teaching competencies with the most significant difference were residents’ enthusiasm (intervention vs control: 4.34 vs 3.92), giving constructive feedback (4.23 vs 3.83) and overall teaching effectiveness (4.27 vs 3.89). Higher scores indicated better teaching competency. Similarly, the intervention groups perceived fewer barriers. More improvement was noted in the intervention groups with regards to busy ward work as a teaching barrier as the scores improved by 0.49, compared to 0.3 in the control groups.
Conclusions: This study demonstrated that providing a structured teaching platform could enhance residents’ teaching competencies and logistic support could help overcome common barriers in RAT programmes. This combination could enhance future RAT programmes’ effectiveness.
FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE POOR READING ACHIEVEMENT OF PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS FROM TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES: A CASE STUDY OF YOLA SOUTH AND NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ADAMAWA STATE
Authors: Raymond Elizabeth
Published: August 2020

The main purpose of the study is to gain an understanding of the factors responsible for the poor reading achievement of pupils in public primary school in Yola South and North Local Government area of Adamawa state from teachers’ perspectives using a qualitative phenomenological approach. A total of 20 teachers were selected from ten randomly selected schools within Yola North and South Local Government Area.  Two teachers represented each school.  A set of semi-structured interview questions were used to gather data from the participant. Six major themes emerged from the analyzed data. The main themes that emerged from the data analysis are lack of commitment of teachers to their responsibilities, teachers lacking the skills to teach phonics and foundational skills in reading, lack of instructional and learning materials. Other emerging issues are related to inadequately qualified teachers, the influences of the socioeconomic status of parents on their negative attitude towards the education of their children as well as the interference/adverse effects of mother tongue on language learning. The findings from this study will help the government and educators push for policies that would help improve the academic performances of students in the state.
APPLICABILITY OF MASLOW’S THEORY ON CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
Authors: Radhakrishnan S , Selvan Dr K G
Published: August 2020

India is literally galloping in Industrial Development. The traditional identity of agrarian economy is superseded by rapid industrialization. The country accords top priority for industrial growth.  We have a commendable presence in World Trade Organization as well. India is considered as the mouthpiece of developing nations.

Multinational Companies evince keen interest in having joint venture with Indian Corporates. They consider India as the safe platform for their industrial investment here.

This, appreciably promotes employment opportunities in the country. People from rural areas move to urban areas seeking employment. The industrial pay structure is also reasonable enough enabling people have a good disposable income.

The accumulation of people in the city necessitates more of living space in the city. The rental cost in the city is getting dearer.

This results in construction of more number of apartments in multi storied buildings in the city and the outskirts of same.

Another important thing that deserves mention is the easily available long term institutional finance for youngsters. They prefer to buy an apartment rather than going in for rental accommodation as, in comparison, the EMI is much better than paying rent which does not give them any benefit at all.
FRENCH MEMORICIDES IN ALGERIA: A STUDY ON SOCIALIZATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Foudil DELLIOU
Published: August 2020

The French occupation of Algeria was a colonial as well as a cultural one, during which many criminal practices were committed against the Algerians. This work aims to highlight some of these practices, which undoubtedly amount to war crimes of cultural genocide against all types of Algerian socialization institutions: religious, educational, media, sports, charitable ones ... We will try to present some edifying samples of these institutions after a brief preamble about the Algerian socialization system, and how French military and colonists deal with this system through philosophical premises and practical procedures. Finally we will end the work by citing some reactions of Algerian resistant reactions to these criminal practices.
Social reality as the object of scientific knowledge
Authors: Smirnova R. A.
Published: August 2020

The concept of social reality and the problems associated with its scientific knowledge are considered. Author considers three aspects of the meaning and significance of this concept to explicate it. The article analyzes the objective and subjective reasons that determine the theoretical and methodological conservatism of social and humanitarian sciences which is expressed in the ontologization of knowledge and the rejection of theoretical pluralism of scientific research. The article substantiates the basic principles of studying social reality in modern socio-humanitarian science which open up new perspectives of knowledge and transformation of the social world.
Addition of Yeast Bread (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) in Feed to Increase Growth of Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
Authors: Cokrowati Nunik , Hartati Ika Linda , Lestari Dewi Putri
Published: August 2020

Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) is known as Sea bass with a selling price of Rp.75,000 - Rp.80,000/Kg consumption size. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the addition of bread yeast with different doses to feed on the growth of Lates calcarifer. This study uses an experimental method with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The treatments were P0=0% yeast, P1=0.5%, P2=0.10%, P3=0.15%, P4=0.20% yeast from the weight of the feed given. The results of the study are the bread yeast influences the growth of Lates calcarifer. The highest absolute weight gain in P4 treatment was 0.507 g. The highest absolute length increase in P4 treatment was 0.990 cm. The lowest FCR at perlakuan P1 yaitu 15,55. The highest survival rates are P2, P3, and P4 which is 100%. Erythrocytes with the highest total amount in P4 treatment 12,58x106 - 18,62x106 cells/mm3. Leukocytes with the highest total number in P2 treatment were 27,96x106 - 44,641x106 cells/mm3. Water quality parameter values in the maintenance media are in the range of requirements for Lates calcarifer cultivation. The conclusion of the study is the addition of bread yeast affects the growth of Lates calcarifer and the optimal dose that can increase the growth is 0,20%.
Introduction
Authors: Schelkshorn Hans , Westerink Herman
Published: August 2020

The emergence of a scholarly and popular interest in religious experience, spirituality and mysticism around 1900 plays a crucial role in the further transformations in religion in the twentieth century and in contemporary Western and non-Western societies. This volume contains philosophical reflections on the emergence of these new constellations, discourses and practices. The ‘rediscovery’ of the various spiritual and mystical sources and traditions, and the turn towards the individual’s religious experiences, can be situated against the background of a growing critique of global scientific positivism and the rise of secular (atheistic, Marxist) philosophies. The turn to spirituality and mysticism is associated with political projects of anti-imperialist emancipation in for example, India, the Islamic countries, Russia and Latin-America. Through philosophical inquiries into key authors such as Bergson, Blondel, James, Heidegger, Bremond, Weil, Solov’ëv, Rodó, Iqbal and Vivekenanda, this volume presents a comprehensive perspective on the fundamental issues and discussions that inspired the turn to spirituality in a modern era of secular reason.
Henri Bremond and the Religious Experience in Context
Authors: Westerink Herman
Published: August 2020

This article focuses on some psychological aspects of Henri Bremond’s work, notably the development of a psychologie de la foi, the research into the sentiment réligieux and his reflections on the relation between what is traditionally called fides qua and fides quae. It is argued that in the center of the writings of Bremond, who is working in the context of the modernist movement and the rediscovery of the Catholic spiritual and mystical traditions in the modern era, one can detect a deep concern about the relation between religious (spiritual) experience and the official church teachings and institutions, and more specifically the relation between reflective thought and conscious reasoning on the one hand and ‘implicit’ spontaneous understanding and reasoning on the other hand. Also, in his writings one finds a fundamental discussion on the relation between mysticism and asceticism, and mysticism and poetry. Through the collection of material (mystics and their writings) and the elaboration of fundamental thematics, Bremond has become an important and also influential author. This article addresses this issue in particular in a short inquiry into the influence of Bremond on the work of Michel de Certeau.
Human Dignity or Social Contract as Normative Frameworks in Applied Ethics?
Authors: Junker-Kenny Maureen
Published: August 2020

The enquiry whether human dignity as the translation of the biblical designation of the human person as imago Dei should continue to be the framework used to ground human rights and specify their realisation, is developed in five parts. The first identifies two understandings of dignity in the public realm, one inherent-transcendental, the other empirically verifiable. The second section compares the use of “dignity” in three traditions of Catholic Theological Ethics: virtue, natural law, and autonomy. In view of doubts whether theological anthropology should still be the primary location for expounding the meaning of imago Dei, the third section discusses attempts to absorb anthropology into ecclesiology. The modern history of reception of this biblical term by J.G. Herder is outlined in section four, before drawing conclusions from the previous enquiries for the question which language theological ethics should use in public discourse, imago Dei or dignity.
Changes in the content of total polyphenols and the antioxidant activity of different beverages obtained by Kombucha ‘tea fungus’
Authors: ÖZYURT Hazal
Published: August 2020

Kombucha ‘tea fungus’ is a traditional refreshing drink obtained by fermentation of black tea with sugar as well as a strong symbiosis of acetic bacteria and yeasts. Kombucha tea has several health benefits such as antihyperglycemic, antilipidemic, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, hypocholesterolemic and anticancer effects due to their antioxidant activity. In this study, six kombucha beverages were prepared by placing Kombucha ‘tea fungus’ in green, black and Echinacea teas, as well as goat, cow and soy’s milk. The fermentation process was monitored by pH, total sugar amount, and titratable activity, as well as their antioxidant activities and total phenolic contents, were analyzed prior to the fermentation process and at the end of fermentation. The results showed that tea-based beverages were fermented for nine days and milk-based beverages were for 6 hours. Their sugar contents were significantly decreased (p < 0.05) as depending on their sugar contents. All fermented beverages displayed a statistically significant decrease (p < 0.05) in the DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity at the end of fermentation, while FRAP assays were displayed a statistically significant increase (p < 0.05). Further studies are necessary to the research of nutrients of tea and milk-based beverages on human organs the throughout fermentation.
Seven easy lessons introducing non-equilibrium statistical mechanics and (bio)physical chemistry
Authors: Zuckerman Daniel
Published: August 2020

The non-equilibrium principles and methods which are fundamental to understanding modern physics, biology, and chemistry can be intimidating. The key to learning them is working through simple, concrete examples. The beginner must do calculations by hand to truly grasp how the equations and ideas work together. Hence, seven sets of homework problems are given -- using two and three-state model chemical systems -- along with introductory discussion, complete solutions, and links to further discussion. The problems use simple math and graphics to introduce equilibrium, relaxation, non-equilibrium steady states and the associated timescales, using discrete and continuous state spaces as well as continuous and discrete time (``Markov state models''). The relationship between these descriptions is explained. The overall aim is to provide a set of easily approachable material that will significantly increase the student's confidence in approaching more advanced material.
Strategi Penginjilan Terhadap Penjangkauan Suku Melayu Riau Di Daik Lingga-Kepulauan Riau
Authors: sophia selvin
Published: August 2020

Suku Melayu telah ada di nusantara dengan suatu periode yang sudah lama. Tetapi dampak dari penginjilan dibandingkan dengan suku lain tidaklah terlihat. Ada faktor penghambat dari penginjilan dalam daerah ini sehingga tidak terlihat dampak yang signifikan akan Injil . Agar suku ini tidak menolak akan Injil yang disampaikan, dibutuhkan strategi dalam pemberitaan Injil. Sehubungan dengan itu maka dalam penulisan skripsi ini, peneliti merumuskan permasalahan sebagai berikut : Pertama, bagaimana keadaan masyarakat yang berbudaya Melayu di DaikLingga? Kedua, srategi pemberitaan Injil apakah yang bisa dilakukan untuk penjangkauan suku Melayu di Daik-Lingga? Peneliti melakukan pendekatan terhadap suku ini dengan menggunakan penelitian kualitatif metode etnografi pada suku melayu di Daik-Lingga untuk mendapatkan data mengenai akar yang menghambat pemberitaan Injil dalam suku melayu di Daik Lingga serta strategi pemberitaan Injil yang efektif yang dapat digunakan didalam penjangkauan akan suku ini. Dari data yang telah dikumpulkan, peneliti mendapatkan hasil bahwasannya suku melayu di DaikLingga tidak menerima Injil karena faktor lingkungan yang mayoritas muslim yang tidak menginginkan pendirian budaya baru di daerahnya serta faktor orang Kristen awam yang belum mendapat pengajaran mengenai penjangkauan suku melayu
Brief Preoperative Mind-Body Therapies for Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Hanley Adam , Gililland Jeremy , Erickson Jill , Pelt Christopher , Peters Christopher , Rojas Jamie , Garland Eric
Published: August 2020

Background: More than 80% of surgical patients report inadequate pain management, which is associated with prolonged recovery and functional impairment.Methods: A single-site, three-arm, parallel-group randomized clinical trial conducted at an orthopedic clinic, among patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) of the hip or knee. A nonrandomized usual care group of patients was also collected. Mindfulness meditation (MM), hypnotic suggestion (HS), and cognitive-behavioral pain psychoeducation (CB) were each delivered in a single, 15-minute group session as part of a 2-hour, preoperative education program. Preoperative outcomes - pain intensity, pain unpleasantness, pain medication desire, and anxiety - were measured with numeric rating scales. Postoperative physical functioning at 6-week follow-up was assessed with the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Physical Function computer adaptive test.Results: TJA patients (N=727) were randomized to preoperative MM, HS, or CB (n=285) or received usual care (n=443). MM and HS led to significantly less preoperative pain intensity, pain unpleasantness, and anxiety. MM also decreased preoperative pain medication desire relative to CB and increased postoperative physical functioning at 6-week follow-up relative to HS, CB, and usual care. Moderation analysis revealed MM increased physical function regardless of surgery type.Conclusion: In one of the largest studies of mind-body interventions ever conducted, a single 15-minute, preoperative mindfulness intervention immediately decreased pain, pain medication desire, and anxiety while also increasing physical function at the 6-week follow-up assessment. Level of Evidence: Level 1.
Increasing population densities predict decreasing fertility rates over time: A 174-nation investigation
Authors: Rotella Amanda Modesta , Varnum Michael E. W. , Sng Oliver , Grossmann Igor
Published: August 2020

Fertility rates have been declining worldwide over the past fifty years, part of a phenomenon known as “the demographic transition.” Prior work suggests that this decline is related to population density. In the present study, we draw on life history theory to examine the relationship between population density and fertility across 174 countries over 69 years (1950 to 2019). We find a robust association between density and fertility over time, both within- and between-countries. That is, increases in population density are associated with declines in fertility rates, controlling for a variety of socioeconomic, socioecological, geographic, population-based, and female empowerment variables. We also tested predictions about environmental boundary conditions. In harsher living conditions (e.g., higher homicide or pathogen rates), the effect of increased population density on fertility rates was attenuated. The density-fertility association was also moderated by religiousness and strength of social norms, where the relationship between density and fertility was attenuated in countries with high religiosity and strong social norms. We discuss why and when changes in population density may influence fertility rates and the broader implications of this work.
PENYELIDIKAN KEBOCORAN PIPA BAWAH TANAH MENGGUNAKAN METODE GEOLISTRIK KONFIGURASI WENNER-SCHLUMBERGER BERDASARKAN MODEL FISIS SKALA LABORATORIUM
Authors: Siregar Dodi Irwan , M Juandi , Edisar Mhd
Published: August 2020

The research has been done using physical modeling of geoelectric configuration application of Wenner-Sclumberger to model the existence of underground pipe leakage. Modeling is done on a tub made of wood and glass which is filled with sand and clay as medium (host-rock) and the inclusion of leaked steel pipe, the first measurement model is done before the fluid flow into the leaking pipe, obtained the type of pipe resistance pattern 2310 Ωm at a depth of 25 cm from the sand surface with an error iteration of 9.5%. The second model is measured by flowing water into the leaking pipe obtained the pattern of resistance around the type of leakage where the leak is lower is between 6.49 - 55.9 Ωm lies in the horizontal range 12.5 - 20.5 cm and in the vertical range 10 - 45 cm from the sand surface with 25.8% error iteration. The third model is measured by flowing kerosene into leaking pipe can be seen clearly the pattern of distribution of resistance type around the leaky pipe is lower 12 - 71.3 Ωm lies in the horizontal range 11 - 19 cm and in the vertical range of 7-25 cm from the surface sand with 15.7% error iteration
PENGARUH WAKTU PERENDAMAN TiO2 DALAM LARUTAN EKSTRAK ANTOSIANIN BUNGA ROSELLA PADA KINERJA DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL (DSSC)
Authors: Andari Rafika , Abrini Dona
Published: August 2020

The use of solar panels is still quite expensive in the making, for it needs to be developed solar panels are cheap based DSSC (Dye Sensitized Solar Cell). The use of DSSC is very good developed in Indonesia which is famous for its biological richness. This study used rosella flowers as photosensitizer obtained from the extraction process in the form of maceration for 24 hours. The components used to construct a DSSC outline can be divided into four parts, namely substrate, dye, semiconductor titanium dioxide (TiO2), and electrolyte. In this research the Ti O2 layer was immersed in a solution of rosella flower extract with different time variations, ie 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours. Light sources used are sunlight and 150 watt halogen lamps. It was found that at 3 hours of immersion using the sunlight source was the best result of maximally current (Imax) 0.3 mA, maximum voltage (V) 582,4 mV and its efficiency 0,258%. The results obtained were lower when the DSSC was given a halogen light source, i.e. Maximum current (Imax) 0.08 mA, maximal voltage (Vmax) 125,6 mV and its efficiency 0,167%. The greater the intensity of the light illumination the greater the output power of the DSSC.The use of solar panels is still quite expensive in the making,  for it needs to be developed solar panels are cheap based DSSC (Dye Sensitized Solar Cell). The use of DSSC is very good developed in Indonesia which is famous for its biological richness. This study used rosella flowers as photosensitizer obtained from the extraction process in the form of maceration for 24 hours. The components used to construct a DSSC outline can be divided into four parts, namely substrate, dye, semiconductor titanium dioxide (TiO2), and electrolyte. In this research the TiO2 layer was immersed in a solution of rosella flower extract with different time variations, ie 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours. Light sources used are sunlight and 150 watt halogen lamps. It was found that at 3 hours of immersion using the sunlight source was the best result of maximally current (Imax) 0.3 mA, maximum voltage (Vmax) 582,4 mV and its efficiency 0,258%. The results obtained were lower when the DSSC was given a halogen light source, i.e. Maximum current (Imax) 0.08 mA, maximal voltage (Vmax) 125,6 mV and its efficiency 0,167%. The greater the intensity of the light illumination the greater the output power of the DSSC.
PREPARASI PARTIKEL MAGNETIK DARI PASIR BESI PANTAI BATANG KAPAS SUMATERA BARAT MENGGUNAKAN METODE BALL MILLING
Authors: Ichsan Tahayati , Salomo Salomo , Erwin Erwin , Malik Usman
Published: August 2020

Preparation of micro magnetic particle and its magnetic propertis from iron sand beach of Batang Kapas west Sumatera using Ball Milling method has been done. Prior to the Ball Milling process, the samples were processed by iron sand separator (ISS) in order to separate between magnetic particles and non magnetic one. Next, the concentrates from ISS were crushed by Ball Milling method  as a function of time namely 20, 40, and 60 hours. For separation between magnetic particles and non magnetic one, then NdFeB magnet was utilized. The results showed that the magnetic degree of the sample is about 0,5%. Measurements of magnetic induction solenoids were carried out using a Magnetic Probe Pasco PS -2162 as a function of current (2, 4, 6, 8 and 10) A and a  functions of distance (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) mm. Then the total magnetic induction of the solenoid (solenoid with sample core and concentrate) was measured as a function of an electric current for a fixed distance of 1 mm. The calculation results showed that magnetic susceptibility and mass susceptibility increase with Ball Milling time from (3376,400-7765,130). This value is within the interval of 46-80000 which is the interval of Ilmenite mineral (FeTiO3; Antiferromagnetik). The increase in magnetic susceptibility and mass susceptibility of samples processed by Ball Milling is thought to be due to the increasing number of magnetic particles in the sample.
Characteristics of Hardcore Male Smokers in Taiwan: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Huang Hui-Wen , Hsueh Kuang-Chieh , Li Wen-Wen , Huang Chih-Ling
Published: August 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore the characteristics of hardcore smokers who were previously hospitalized. Study design: A descriptive qualitative design was used to investigate a sample of 29 male Taiwanese
smokers. Methods: Male hardcore smokers were recruited at a hospital in southern Taiwan and their smoking behaviors and attitudes were explored in semistructured interviews. Inclusion criteria were: (1) smoking at least weekly or daily during the past year, (2) 100 cigarettes during the lifetime, (3) persistent smoking, or (4) at least one hospitalization. Audio-recorded interview data were analyzed using content categorization of the responses. Results: Four main themes emerged to describe characteristics of Taiwanese hardcore smokers: (1) physiological and psychological
dependence, (2) no motivation to quit despite knowledge of negative health consequences, (3) social interaction and cultural norms, and (4) negative attitudes toward, but compliance with, smoking-free policies. Conclusions: The results can inform public health nurses of characteristics of Taiwanese hardcore smokers, which in turn may develop effective smoking cessation program to increase smoking cessation rate among Taiwanese hardcore smokers.
Introducing Clinical Behavioral Medicine to Veterinary Students with Real Clients and Pets: A Required Class Activity and an Optional Workshop
Authors: Rametta Nia , Perfetto Brittany , Castro Zul , Campbell Kiersten , Tyler Elizabeth , Pozo Priscilla , Thigpen Abigail P. , Corrigan Anne M. , Hart Benjamin L. , Hart Lynette A.
Published: August 2020

Addressing behavior problems in clinical practice requires diagnostic expertise as well as excellent client skills in communication, gained by experience. This issue was addressed by introducing clinical behavior to first-year veterinary students. The program was implemented over four successive terms (2017–2019) at St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. The clinical practice hour was introduced after a brief first-year clinical behavior course (7 lectures). Students were divided into 6–8 person teams. In a class demonstration with a student and his/her dog having behavior problems, two students served as clinicians; a third student, as a scribe, recorded case details. They discussed signalment, history, presenting problems, and possible treatment approaches for 25 minutes; then, the class divided into the assigned teams to develop their specific treatment plans and write up and submit team case reports. During each term, the student Animal Welfare and Behavior Committee organized an optional behavior workshop (enrollment was 24 veterinary students from years 1 through 3). Participation in the workshop included an introductory session and two clinical sessions. Four dog and/or cat cases were scheduled for each of the two sessions. Six students addressed each case: three students were lead clinicians. Workshop evenings concluded with a discussion of all cases. Students were presented a certificate of completion. Students gained early experience in clinical communication, behavior problems, and case write-ups. The abundance of students’ pets with behavior problems made this a context that simplified recruiting real cases, but variations could be adapted as appropriate in other communities.
Ability of a Complexity Scoring System to Predict Veterinary Student Surgical Procedure and Clinic Duration
Authors: Schutt Jaclyn , Solum Gabrielle , Kreisler Rachael E.
Published: August 2020

The Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine hosts student-run free clinics that offer surgical sterilization of male and female dogs and cats, with the goal of 20 surgical cases per clinic. Surgical complexity varies significantly between the surgical procedures for males (castration) and females (ovariohysterectomy) and is also influenced by weight and age for dogs. A surgical complexity scoring system was implemented to ensure the minimum number of patients while providing a diverse mix of cases. The aim of this study was to determine whether the surgical complexity scoring system accurately predicted procedure duration. Surgical records were collected between August 2016 and October 2019. Points (1–5) were assigned to each patient at the time of appointment based on species, sex, additional procedure, age and weight, and the schedule was targeted for 50 points. Each point was predicted to account for 15 minutes of surgical time. The duration for each point category was assessed via rank-sum against the predicted median. Sixteen clinics occurred during the study period, having a mean of 40.4 points and 17 patients, 29.5 (74%) of which were allocated to students. There were 264 surgeries, with 241 (91%) having complete start and end times. Surgical duration for student surgeries was not different from the estimate for each point category, with the exception of 2-points, which had a median 5.0 minutes longer than anticipated ( p = .0004). The surgical complexity scoring system is an effective tool to optimize scheduling of educational spay/neuter mobile clinics.