bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Genre-Based Approach to the Teaching of Pronunciation
Authors: Silva Marden Oliveira , Da Silva Guerra Danielle Carolina
Published: November 2020

Pronunciation teaching hasn’t been paid enough attention by teachers regarding ESL contexts. In particular, segmental and suprasegmental features through genre-based approach may be an opportunity on how to integrate pronunciation into a more meaningful learning practice. Therefore, the aim of this project was to carry out a survey on some aspects related to English pronunciation that Brazilian students consider more difficult to learn, thus enabling the discussion of strategies that can facilitate the development of oral skills in English classes by integrating the teaching of phonetic-phonological aspects into the genre-based approach. Notions of intelligibility, fluency and accuracy were proposed by some authors as an ideal didactic sequence. Basic learners should be exposed to activities focused on the notion of intelligibility as well as intermediate students to the notion of fluency, and finally more advanced ones to accuracy practices. Data were collected during three high school English classes at Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais (CEFET-MG), in Brazil, through questionnaires and didactic activities, which were recorded and transcribed for further analysis. The genre ‘debate’ was chosen to facilitate the participants’ oral expression in a more flexible way, making them answer questions and give their opinion about a previously selected topic. Students demonstrated more difficulty with some aspects than others. Many of the intelligibility aspects analyzed had to be listened to more than once for a better understanding. Intermediate students’ speeches were considerably easier to understand, but they found it more difficult to pronounce the words fluently. Lastly, more advanced learners seemed to express their ideas more fluently, but still subtle issues related to accuracy were perceptible, thereby confirming the proposed hypothesis. It was also seen that using genre-based approach to promote oral communication in English classes might be relevant, considering the socio-communicative function inherent to the approach.
Utilization and Dissemination of Information Resources in District Information and Documentation Centres in Kisumu County, Kenya
Authors: Wesonga Doris Nellyanne , Wamae Peter
Published: November 2020

Access to government-related information through District Information and Documentation Centres (DIDCs) is essential in monitoring development programs in counties and the nation at large. However, Kenyans remain detached from the government because of low levels of accountability. Low levels of accountability are associated with corruption, mismanagement, and poor service delivery which are likely to slow down development projects in the sub-counties. This study sought to assess utilization and dissemination of information resources in DIDCs in Kisumu County. This study aimed to: determine the level of awareness among users of DIDCs, establish the extent to which users utilize DIDCs, describe the strategies that DIDC staff employ to facilitate user utilization of information resources in DIDCs, and examine the challenges that DIDC staff face in providing information to users. The study was guided by Richard Oliver’s Expectancy Disconfirmation Theory. This study employed the descriptive survey design and mixed-methods approach to investigate the research objectives. The study was conducted in four sub-counties of Kisumu County: Kisumu Central, Seme, Muhoroni, and Nyando. The sub-counties were purposely selected because they host DIDCs in densely populated areas in their respective ministries with a target population of 205,935. Using Taro Yarmane’s formula, the study used a sample of 400 users and 20 DIDC staff. Random sampling was used to select participants of the study. DIDC User Questionnaires and DIDC Staff Interview Schedule were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data respectively. The data collection instruments were piloted with 10% of the participants. Reliability was determined using the test-retest method. Construct validity of the data collection instruments was ensured by deriving the questionnaire items from evidence presented in literature relevant to this study. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics like frequency tables and percentages. Qualitative data was categorized into themes and sub-themes as they emerged to make meaningful narratives for purposes of triangulating the quantitative results. Findings suggest that a significant number of users lack awareness on the products and services offered by DIDCs. This is associated with reduced visits and utilization of information resources in DIDCs. The study recommends use of workshops and open-days to create awareness about the products and services, and adequate funding for staffing and procurement of current and relevant documents. Librarians, information technologists, and records management personnel, and policy makers may use the findings of this study to improve service delivery for user awareness and utilization, and enhance users’ experiences in using government documentation centres for information seeking.
PENGARUH VARIABEL MUTU PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PASIEN DAN WORD OF MOUTH (MOM) DI PUSKESMAS KELUA KABUPATEN TABALONG
Authors: Rusmilawaty
Published: November 2020

Abstact : This research is an explanatory research. The analysis used is path analysis which is an applied form of multiple regression analysis. Variables in this study include the ratio of Joint Effect of Physical Evidence Effect (X1), Reliability (X2), Responsiveness (X3), Guarantee (X4), Reliability (X5), and Patient Satisfaction (Y1) Significant Influence on Word of Mouth ( WOM) (Y2) as the dependent variable. The population in this study is the Patients of Kelua Health Center in Tabalong Regency as many as 300 (Three Hundred) people and all of them are sampled in this study. From the results of data analysis it can be seen that in sub-structure 1 there are significant direct and indirect influences between Physical Evidence (X1), Reliability (X2), Responsiveness (X3), Guarantee (X4), Reliability (X5), Against Patient Satisfaction ( Y1) and in sub-structure 1 there are also direct and indirect influences Physical Evidence (X1), Reliability (X2), Responsiveness (X3), Guarantee (X4), Reliability (X5), and Patient Satisfaction (Y1) Significant to Word of Mouth (WOM) (Y2)

Keywords: Physical Evidence, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, Reliability, Patient Satisfaction, and Word of Mouth (WOM)

 

Abstrak : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian  penjelasan atau explanatory research. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis jalur (path analysis) yang merupakan suatu bentuk terapan dari analisis regresi berganda (multiple regression analisysis).  Variabel dalam penelitian ini meliputi rasio Pengaruh Bersama Pengaruh Bukti Fisik (X1),Kehandalan(X2), Daya Tanggap(X3), Jaminan(X4), Kehandalan(X5), dan Kepuasan Pasien (Y1) Mempengaruhi secara Signifikant terhadap Word of Mouth (WOM) (Y2) sebagai variabel terikat. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah Pasien Puskesmas Kelua Kabupaten Tabalong sebanyak 300 (Tiga Ratus) orang dan semuanya dijadikan sampel dalam penelitian ini. Dari hasil analisis data dapat diketahui pada sub struktur 1 terdapat pengaruh langsung dan tidak langsung yang signifikan antara Bukti Fisik (X1),Kehandalan(X2), Daya Tanggap(X3), Jaminan(X4), Kehandalan(X5), Terhadap  Kepuasan Pasien (Y1) dan pada sub struktur 1 terdapat  juga terdapat pengaruh langsung dan tidak langsung Bukti Fisik (X1),Kehandalan(X2), Daya Tanggap(X3), Jaminan(X4), Kehandalan(X5), dan Kepuasan Pasien (Y1) Mempengaruhi secara Signifikant terhadap Word of Mouth (WOM) (Y2) 

 

Kata kunci: Bukti Fisik, Kehandalan, Daya Tanggap, Jaminan, Kehandalan, Kepuasan Pasien, dan Word of Mouth (WOM)
Pluralism and Religion Again: Reply to Henry Hardy
Authors: Polanowska-Sygulska Beata
Published: November 2020

The article constitutes a continuation of the discussion between Henry Hardy and myself, which was initiated in AFPiFS in 2019 as a result of my publishing a review of Hardy’s book: In Search of Isaiah Berlin: A Literary Adventure (2018). In the present commentary I address again the nub of our disagreement, that is the relationship between Berlin’s pluralism and universalist religions, like Christianity and Islam. According to Hardy pluralism undermines universalist religions. I distance myself from his standpoint and argue that it is possible to reconcile adherence to pluralist perspective in ethics with religious belief. Besides, I return to the objection raised in my review of Hardy’s book and take up the thread of conflicts within values. I sustain my charge that Hardy does not take seriously enough the implications of conflicts within single values.
Pendidikan Kesehatan Pencegahan Stroke dan Asam Urat pada Lanjut Usia
Authors: Ariyanto Ariyanto , Fatmawati Tina Yuli
Published: November 2020

Along with economic progress, environmental improvement and advancement of science and technology, especially in health sciences, health promotion, disease prevention and health services have resulted in increased life expectancy for humans. Our society now sees the elderly as people who are less productive, less attractive, less energetic, easy to forget, therefore to realize healthy, productive elderly people at dusk, efforts are needed, one of which is by improving healthy lifestyles. Survey conducted by the Team, The number of elderly people in Posyandu is 79 people. There are only 2 active Posyandu cadres active, the elderly rarely visit the Posyandu, and the lack of knowledge on how to cope with problems related to elderly diseases, such as gout, stroke. Therefore it is necessary to hold counseling for the Elderly to better understand about health problems in the elderly and be more active in participating in the Posyandu for the elderly so that "Healthy Elderly People in Old Age" is realized. This activity was done in May-June 2019 at the elderly in the homes of residents of RT 11 Kelurahan Kenali Asam Bawah, with the service method using a survey approach, lecture, discussion, demonstration / simulation. The results obtained by the Posyandu officers are active and able to identify the elderly and health problems of the elderly and recognize and understand frequent diseases such as gout and stroke
Edukasi 10 Indikator Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) Tatanan Rumah Tangga di SMA Korpri Kota Banjarmasin Tahun 2020
Authors: Norfai Norfai , Rahman Eddy , Anam Khairul
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this community service activity is to increase students' knowledge about the 10 indicators of Clean and Healthy Behavior household arrangements. Counseling uses media power points, but before starting counseling, questionnaires are filled out by students (pretest). Counseling is carried out by lecture, discussion and question and answer methods, then after counseling, the questionnaire is distributed again to be filled out by students (posttest), after knowledge data before and after counseling has been obtained, then the data analysis using Wilcoxon statistical test. Based on the results of community service activities at the KORPRI senior high school in Banjarmasin, the p-value (0,000) <α (0.05) means that there is a significant difference in knowledge between before and after counseling using power point media, thus it can be concluded that the counseling method uses media power point conducted at the KORPRI senior high school in the city of Banjarmasin is able and successful in increasing students' knowledge about the 10 indicators of Clean and Healthy Behavior  household arrangements. It is recommended that schools can work together with the Public Health Services in the region in order to empower school health unit (UKS) to be able to educate school health unit members who are tasked with providing health education using the media, especially power point media in order to help provide comprehensive understanding for other students about health through school health unit at the KORPRI senior high school in Banjarmasin.
Desa Siaga Covid-19 Menuju Indonesia 5.0
Authors: Anurogo Dito , Suarni Agusdiwana , Sompa Andi Weri , Rahim Abdul Rahman
Published: November 2020

Di masa pandemi Covid-19, peranan desa amat vital, terutama bagi pembangunan dan perekonomian bangsa. Masyarakat bersama pemerintah, akademisi, swasta, dan industri perlu bersinergi memberdayakan potensi 83.813 desa di Indonesia. Revolusi desa terkait erat dengan digitalisasi desa. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya platform video digital berisi konsep desa Siaga Covid-19 yang multiperspektif dari pakar lintas-multidisipliner. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) daring ini adalah untuk merintis referensi atau platform digital (video) paripurna tentang desa Siaga Covid-19 yang multiperspektif dan berkelanjutan. Dengan diproduksinya sebelas video di channel Youtube Kampus Desa Indonesia, diharapkan tumbuh kesadaran masyarakat dan netizen sehingga dapat memberdayakan potensi desanya menjadi desa Siaga Covid-19 sebagai pondasi dasar kejayaan Indonesia.
PRESENT OF TRADITIONAL TALES LIVING FORMS
Authors: Bakhodir Mamajanovich Rakhmanov
Published: November 2020

The article provides an extensive analysis of the current living forms of traditional fairy tales. The question of the survival of traditional fairy tales has not been studied at all in our folklore. Besides, it is inevitable that this issue will be the focus of our fairy-tale studies with all its contradictions and complexity. It identifies a number of components that make up the process of living the fairy tale.
КEY WORDS: traditional fairy tales, fiction, fairy tale genre, literary tales, figurative tales.
TOWARDS CRITICAL EDITION OF LOLIMBARAJA’S VAIDYA-JEEVANA INCORPORATING THE IMPORTANT COMMENTARIES DEEPIKA BY RUDRABHATTA AND GUDARTHA DEEPIKA BY HARINATH GOSWAMI
Authors: Dr. Shrinath M. Vaidya  , Dr. Pratibha V. Kulakarni
Published: November 2020

The manuscripts preserved acts as valuable treasure of knowledge which can be utilized for the wellbeing of present generation as well as to pass on to the next generation. A thorough study on Deepika and Gudartha Deepika commentaries on Lolimbaraja's Vaidya jeevana, present in the form of manuscript in oriental research institute libraries has been brought much information that is new for present understanding. The present study focuses on treatment aspects of various diseases and preparation of yogas with easy available drugs in present clinical practice and better development of Ayurvedic practices. The study is based on the technical method of critical edition in order to update & conserve the medical knowledge dealt in Deepika and Gudartha Deepika commentaries on Lolimbaraja's Vaidya jeevana.
Objective: 1. To collect and decipher two important commentaries on Lolimbarajas vaidya Jeevana
2. To collate and critically edit the two important commentaries on Lolibarajs Vaidya Jeevana to know their contributions.
Methodology:
The study is based on seven plus five (total 12) manuscripts and all were in Devanagari script and their details are as below.
1. R-1 to R 7 are - Obtained from BORI, Pune : Acession numbers as - 1093/ 1886-92, 463/ 1895-98, 353/ 1879-80, 948/ 1891-95, 178/ 1882-83, 618/ Vi¾-1, 306/ Vi¾.1
2. H-1 to H 4 are -Obtained from BORI, Pune; Accession numbers as- 462/1895-98, 913/ 1887-91, 635/ 1895-1902, 238.B/ A 1883-84 and IX
3. H-5 - Obtained from Zen library, Arrah, Bihar; Accession number 76/42.
Digitization of manuscripts, editing and analysis of mutual relationship among collected copies of Manuscripts, transliteration of all extant of copies selected for Critical edition and Critical Edition with English Translation of the Text is being done.
Conclusion
By observing all internal and external evidences, Deepika by Rudrabhatta and Gudartha Deepika by Harinatha Goswami are the well known commentaries on Lolimbaraja’s Vaidya jeevana pertaining to early and late 17th CAD respectively. These all contributions enhance the richness of Ayurveda in modern era.
KEYWORDS: Critical edition, Deepika, Rudrabhatta, Gudartha Deepika, Goswami Harinatha, Vaidya Jeevana, etc.
TRANSLATOR'S ACTIVITY AND KNOWLEDGE BASE IN LITERARY TRANSLATION
Authors: Khalilova Olima  , Abdirakhimova Mokhigul
Published: November 2020

Translation skills are the most important part of translation and can complement the other two. If the translator does not have enough knowledge and experience, it will be difficult for the translation to be complete. If these two qualities are sufficient, he can use creative methods to translate even a low-level work in a level view and fully meet the needs of the customer.
KEYWORDS: translation, process, knowledge base, grammar translation linguistic activity, inter linguistics, inter lingual, speaker, content.
TELOMERE BIOLOGY: TELOMERE STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND RELATED DISEASES
Authors: Ranjan Kumar  , Deepika Bhardwaj  , Shikha Bharati  , Manoj Kumar
Published: November 2020

Telomere is the special heterochromatin structure which caps the end of eukaryotic chromosome and ensures the faithful replication of genetic materials. It also provides the protection against DNA damage signals and ensures the genome integrity and stability. Telomerase complete its task by its unique nucleoprotein structure. Here in this paper detail about nucleoprotein structure and their function is included. Robustness of function of telomere across cell cycle is guaranteed by the interaction between telomere and its interacting proteins. Recent findings regarding telomere biology and cancer are also included in this paper.
KEY WORDS: Telomere, DNA damage, cell cycle, cancer
Modelo determinístico basado en indicadores de condición para evaluación de sistemas de aislación de bobinados estatóricos de generadores eléctricos
Authors: Barberan Adrian Esteban , Britez Fausto , Aguilar Ricardo Guillermo , Mazzoletti Armando Manuel , Perrone Oscar Eduardo , Oliveira Mario Orlando
Published: November 2020

Este trabajo propone un modelo determinístico para evaluar el estado de condición del Sistema de Aislación del Bobinado Estatórico(SABE) de generadores eléctricos de gran potencia.El modelo propuesto integra diferentes Indicadores de Condición(IC)con el fin de establecer un orden de prioridad de intervención en hidrogeneradores. Con el objetivo de mejorar la planificación de gestión de activos y,de manera particular, programar las tareas de mantenimiento relacionadas conel SABE, un Gestor de Ensayos (GE) para máquinas eléctricas rotativas fue desarrollado en el entorno NILabView. El GE permite visualizar y comparar los registros históricos de mediciones eléctricas con los límites establecidos por las normas de referencias. Además, posibilita registrar, almacenar y gestionar información de ensayos dieléctricos off-line e inspecciones visuales. A partir del procesamiento de los datos registrados, el GE calcula un único IC para determinar el estado general del SABE. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que el modelo propuesto permite evaluar el estado general del sistema de aislación de los bobinados estatóricos tomando como referencia 8 hidrogeneradores y considerando 14 indicadores de condición.
Cooperación Internacional de Universidades Sur-Sur y el Parque Tecnológico de Misiones para superar limitaciones de tecnologías emergentes
Authors: Salvador Pinos Carmen A. , Mesa Garriga Layanis , González Suárez Erenio , Galián Carlos E. , Miño Valdés Juan E.
Published: November 2020

En el presente trabajo se expone una estrategia de desarrollo prospectivo de una instalación de la industria de la caña de azúcar en la provincia de Misiones, Argentina, previo un diagnóstico de las limitaciones tecnológicas, ambientales y económicas. La estrategia se fundamenta en las tendencias actuales de la industria de la caña de azúcar y, a través de un trabajo colaborativo de tres universidades del Sur, con apoyo de un Parque Tecnológico, se definen alternativas de inversión. Se conceptualizan los aspectos clave y las acciones que deben lograrse en los estudios de escalado. Se propone un procedimiento para el escalado a nivel industrial de una tecnología de obtención de etanol y co-productos a partir de residuos lignocelulósicos, para preparar los resultados de la investigación para su transferencia al sector empresarial. Se define una estrategia de colaboración internacional para el desarrollo de tecnologías de obtención y reciclado de enzimas, se detallan las fases del escalado y se enfatiza en la necesidad de disminuir los costos inversionistas mediante acciones de la comunidad científica internacional y utilizando tecnologías emergentes.
Prácticas Frecuentes en el Diseño y Fabricación de Microturbinas Hidráulicas: Estudio de Casos
Authors: Marchegiani Ariel , Auidisio Orlando A. , Kurtz Victor Hugo
Published: November 2020

En una producción “artesanal” de turbinas, que generalmente es llevada adelante por fabricantes locales que no se dedican exclusivamente al tema, y que no tienen un know-how apropiado, muchas veces sus productos presentan defectos o malos diseños tanto en la parte hidráulica como mecánica, dejando como resultado máquinas que no tienen una eficiencia adecuada e inclusive un mal funcionamiento. La producción de equipos que no cumplen adecuadamente con las prestaciones requeridas por los usuarios retrae el interés en las energías renovables, colocándola en un escenario más difícil de penetración.
En este trabajo se presentan varios casos como los mencionados anteriormente, conjuntamente con las soluciones presentadas, que surgieron a partir del estudio de dichos casos en el Laboratorio de Máquinas Hidráulicas de la Universidad Nacional del Comahue. Como consecuencia y conclusión adicional surge el apoyo que deben brindar las instituciones, ONG`s y entes gubernamentales, a estos productores locales a fin de brindar un producto de calidad, que satisfaga la demanda energética con un adecuado nivel de eficiencia. En este sentido, se presentan algunos programas que están siendo llevados adelante por este laboratorio y fabricantes locales.
Estudio de la emisión de radiación de frenado mediante simulaciones mixtas con el código Monte Carlo PENELOPE
Authors: Garcia Higueras Pedro Antonio , García Pareja Salvador , Casado Villalón Francisco Javier
Published: November 2020

El método Monte Carlo permite la descripción precisa de las propiedades de la radiación de frenado, la cual se emplea en medicina para radiodiagnóstico o radioterapia. El código  PENELOPE descansa en la implementación de historias condensadas para el transporte de  partículas cargadas y permite al usuario adaptar el grado de detalle de las simulaciones  mediante los parámetros de simulación. La variación de estos parámetros puede afectar a las  distribuciones de partículas obtenidas al simular radiación de frenado producida en blancos  gruesos.
En este trabajo se analizan las diferencias entre simulaciones con distinto grado de detalle mediante la reproducción con PENELOPE de experimentos publicados de producción de  radiación de frenado con electrones de alta y baja energía. Para ello se varían los parámetros  de simulación C1 y C2 hasta alcanzar un valor a partir del cual los resultados de las  simulaciones son estadísticamente equivalentes.
Se ha observado que una inadecuada elección de los parámetros de simulación conlleva una  reproducción inexacta de las características del haz de frenado. Se necesita mayor grado de  detalle para simular electrones de alta energía en un material de alto número atómico que  para electrones de baja energía en un material de bajo número atómico.
Teachers’ view on KSSR mathematics document standard of curriculum
Authors: Othman Ikhsan , Wan Kadir Wan Azimah
Published: November 2020

Primary School Standard Curriculum (KSSR being its acronym in Malay Language) was implemented since 2011 involving all subjects including Mathematics. Discussion in this paper is related to a study on teachers’ view on the syllabus used for KSSR Mathematics limited to level 1 primary school Mathematics. The study aimed to identify teachers’ view on the curriculum for the aspects of its objectives, learning experiences, organization of learning experiences and learning assessment. A four Likert scale questionnaire was built and used in the study. A total of 92 respondents from 58 primary schools were involved comprising of 44 males and 48 females teachers. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. The results of the study showed that teachers’ level of agreement on the curriculum was high for the aspect of objectives (mean score 3.396, SD 0.296); learning experiences (mean score 3.391, SD 0.286); organization of learning experiences (mean score of 3.452, SD 0.241); and learning assessment (mean score 3.376, SD 0.281). Analysis of t-test found that there was no significant difference at p ≤ .05 for teachers’ level of agreement between male teachers and female teachers for the mentioned aspects. Remark from this study is that; document standard of curriculum for KSSR Mathematics level 1 in Malaysian primary school is said to be suitable from teachers’ perspective. Studies involving larger samples and various other aspects of the curriculum should be done to get better and more accurate results.
Keberkesanan pendekatan Flipped Classroom dalam pembelajaran Sains di Sekolah Rendah
Authors: Mohamed Noh Noraini , Abdullah Norazilawati , Kung Teck Wong , Hamzah Mahizer
Published: November 2020

Kajian ini dijalankan bertujuan untuk melihat kesan pengajaran Sains menggunakan pendekatan Flipped Classroom terhadap peningkatan pencapaian berbanding pendekatan konvensional. Kaedah eksperimental kuasai telah digunakan bagi tujuan tersebut. Berdasarkan ujian t, yang dijalankan terhadap dua kumpulan murid menunjukkan terdapat perbezaan pencapaian akademik bagi kumpulan murid yang belajar Sains menggunakan pendekatan Flipped Classroom berbanding pendekatan konvensional. Berdasarkan temubual murid yang belajar Sains menggunakan pendekatan Flipped Classroom, masing-masing menyatakan rasa puas belajar, seronok belajar, seronok mendapat banyak maklumat dan berkeyakinan untuk bercakap dalam perbincangan kelas. Ini menunjukkan penggunaan pendekatan Flipped Classroom dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran boleh menyuntik budaya aktif bersaing serta dapat merangsang murid berfikir lebih kreatif. Ini membuktikan pengajaran menggunakan pendekatan Flipped Classroom ini dapat meningkatkan pencapaian akademik murid. Maka guru perlu diberi pendedahan secara intensif penggunaan pendekatan Flipped Classroom selaras dengan keperluan menjayakan pembelajaran dalam abad ke-21.
Pengaruh Guru, Rakan Sebaya dan sokongan keluarga terhadap keterlibatan Matematik dalam kalangan murid Sekolah Menengah
Authors: Mohd Ayub Ahmad Fauzi , Md. Yunus Aida Suraya , Mahmud Rosnaini
Published: November 2020

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan pengaruh guru, kesepaduan murid dan penglibatan keluarga terhadap keterlibatan matematik dalam kalangan murid sekolah menengah di Pulau Pinang. Seramai 155 orang murid daripada pelbagai sekolah terlibat dalam kajian yang dijalankan. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa min keseluruhan keterlibatan murid dalam matematik adalah 3.60 (SP = .41). Secara terperinci, keterlibatan murid dalam matematik adalah lebih secara tingkahlaku (M = 3.76, SP = 0.56) diikuti oleh domain afektif (M = 3.56, SP = .42) dan domain kognitif (M = 3.55, SP = 0.41). Dapatan kajian juga mendapati semasa proses pembelajaran dan pengajaran matematik, murid mendapat sokongan yang baik daripada guru (M = 3.80, SP = 0.56), kesepaduan murid (M = 3.65, SP = 0.53) dan penglibatan ibu bapa (M = 3.32, SP = 0.71). Analisis korelasi pula menunjukkan terdapat hubungan signifikan yang positif antara penglibatan ibu bapa (r = .515; p < .001), sokongan guru (r = .494, p < .001) dan kesepaduan murid (r = .643; p < .001) dengan keterlibatan murid dalam matematik. Analisis regresi berganda pula menunjukkan bahawa ketiga-tiga faktor di kaji mempengaruhi keterlibatan murid dalam matematik dengan varian sebanyak 46.2%. Kajian ini jelas menunjukkan bahawa ketiga-tiga faktor ini dapat meningkatkan keterlibatan murid dalam matematik dengan kesepaduan murid merupakan penyumbang terbesar iaitu sebanyak 42.5%.
Kemahiran penaakulan saintifik murid sekolah rendah
Authors: Zainol Suhaimi , Saad Noor Shah , Dollah Mohd Uzi , Yusof Qismullah
Published: November 2020

Tujuan penyelidikan tinjauan ini adalah untuk menentukan tahap kemahiran penaakulan saintifik (KPS) murid-murid tahap dua sekolah rendah serta mengkaji corak kemahiran penaakulan saintifik murid melalui Ujian Penaakulan Saintifik Bilik Darjah (UPSBD). Secara spesifiknya, objektif kajian adalah menentukan tahap kemahiran penaakulan saintifik murid tahap dua, membandingkan tahap kemahiran penaakulan saintifik murid tahun lima dengan murid tahun enam, membandingkan tahap kemahiran penaakulan saintifik murid lelaki dengan murid perempuan, membandingkan tahap kemahiran penaakulan saintifik dalam kalangan murid tahap dua antara sekolah, dan menentukan corak kemahiran penaakulan saintifik murid tahap dua. Seramai 267 murid tahap dua yang terdiri daripada murid tahun lima dan tahun enam daripada lima buah sekolah dipilih sebagai sampel kajian. Instrumen yang digunakan ialah Ujian Penaakulan Saintifik Bilik Darjah yang telah diterjemahkan daripada versi asal Lawson (2000). Statistik deskriptif seperti frekuensi, peratus, min dan statistik inferensi seperti ujian-t dan ANOVA digunakan untuk menganalisis data. Hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap kemahiran penaakulan saintifik dalam kalangan murid masih berada pada tahap yang pertama dalam kemahiran penaakulan saintifik iaitu tahap operasi konkrit dengan min keseluruhannya adalah 1.0037. Tidak ada perbezaan yang signifikan antara murid tahun lima dengan murid tahun enam (t(265)=-0.996, p˃0.05). Begitu juga keputusannya bila perbandingan dibuat antara murid lelaki dengan murid perempuan (t(265)=1.116, p˃0.05). Perbandingan tahap kemahiran penaakulan saintifik antara sekolah juga tidak menunjukkan perbezaan yang signifikan (F(4,262) =1.010, p˃0.05). Corak kemahiran penaakulan saintifik tertumpu pada item satu iaitu aspek pengabdian berat dengan 23.6%. Manakala aspek pemikiran perkadaran lanjutan langsung tidak dapat dijawab dengan betul oleh responden kajian.
Komunikasi matematik : Penyelesaian masalah dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran matematik
Authors: Azlan Noor Akmar , Abdullah Mohd Faizal Nizam Lee
Published: November 2020

Based on the study of mathematic problems created by Clements in 1970 and 1983 in Penang, it was found that students in Malaysia do not have a problem of serious thought. However, the real problem is related to read, understand and make the right transformation when solving mathematical problems, especially those involving mathematical word problem solving. Communication is one of the important elements in the process of solving problems that occur in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Students have the opportunities to engage in mathematic communication such as reading, writing and listening and at least have two advantages of two different aspects of communication which are to study mathematics and learn to communicate mathematically. Most researchers in the field of mathematics education agreed, mathematics should at least be studied through the mail conversation. The main objective of this study is the is to examine whether differences level of questions based on Bloom’s Taxonomy affect the level of communication activity between students and teachers in the classroom. In this study, researchers wanted to see the level of questions which occur with active communication and if not occur what is the proper strategy should taken by teachers to promote the effective communication, engaging study a group of level 4 with learning disabilities at a secondary school in Seremban that perform mathematical tasks that are available. The study using a qualitative approach, in particular sign an observation using video as the primary method. Field notes will also be recorded and the results of student work will be taken into account to complete the data recorded video. Video data are primary data for this study. Analysis model by Powell et al., (2013) will was used to analyze recorded video. Milestones and critical during this study will be fully taken into account.
MicroRNA-188-5p targeting Forkhead Box L1 promotes colorectal cancer progression via activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling
Authors: Wu Jialin , Chen Zehong , Liu Wenwei , Zhang Yongxin , Feng Wei , Yuan Yujie , Ye Jinning , Wang Liang , Cai Shirong , He Yulong , Wu Suijing , Song Wu
Published: November 2020

MicroRNA-188-5p (miR-188) enhances oncologic progression in various human malignancies. This study aimed to explore its role in colorectal cancer (CRC). Human CRC tissues paired with normal tissues, and several CRC cell lines were utilized. Real-time quantitative PCR was applied to measure the expression of miR-188. Overexpression and knockdown were used to access the function of miR-188 and to investigate whether FOXL1/Wnt signaling mediates such function. The proliferation, migration and invasion of cancer cells were evaluated by CCK8, wound-healing and transwell assays, respectively. Whether FOXL1 acted as a direct target of miR-188 was verified by dual-luciferase reporter assays. Levels of miR-188 were upregulated in CRC tissues than in paired-normal tissues, as well as in various CRC cell lines. High expression of miR-188 was strongly associated with advanced tumor stage, accompanied with significant tumor cell proliferation, invasion and migration. It was confirmed that FOXL1 played positive crosstalk between miR-188 regulation and downstream Wnt/β-catenin signaling activation. All findings indicate that miR-188 promotes CRC cell proliferation and invasion through targeting FOXL1/Wnt signaling and could be served as a potential therapeutic target for human CRC in the future.
ANALISIS BIAYA RELEVAN SEBAGAI ALAT PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PENERIMAAN ATAU PENOLAKAN PESANAN KHUSUS
Authors: Hernanik Nova Dwi
Published: November 2020

Abstrak. PT. X is a service company that manufactures Tires, Carpets, andHoses. This study aims to determine the application of cost classification, but alsoto find out relevant cost analysis on this company, and evaluate the impact on thecompany's profit and loss in accepting or rejecting special orders. The method ofresearch conducted by the author is to conduct research directly to the company,observe company activities, study documents related to the object of research,and also conduct interviews with relevant parties. In addition, the authors alsoconducted a literature study so that it could assist the writer in calculating therelevant costs in making decisions whether to accept or reject special orders. Theresults showed that PT. X has not yet classified the production costs properly, sothat management decision making is also not right, where many companies rejectspecial orders, without analyzing them first. From the findings of existing problems,the authors suggest that the company should evaluate the production costsincurred in the company on a regular basis so as to obtain accurate and adequatecost data. Companies should also make a separation between fixed costs andvariable costs because this is quite important in providing relevant information tocompanies to build long-term competitive advantage.Keywords: Relevant Costs of Decision Making Tools, Receiving or DecliningSpecial Orders.
Use of liquid biopsy in monitoring therapeutic resistance in EGFR oncogene addicted NSCLC
Authors: Iacovino Marialucia , Ciaramella Vincenza , Paragliola Fernando , Suarato Gabriella , Busiello Gesualdina , Sparano Francesca
Published: November 2020

Liquid biopsy has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative to tumor tissue analysis for the management of lung cancer patients, especially for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) oncogene addicted tumor. In these patients, despite the clear benefits of tyrosine kinase inhibitors therapy, the development of acquired resistance and progressive disease is inevitable in most cases and liquid biopsy is important for molecular characterization at resistance and, being non-invasive, may be useful for disease monitoring. In this review, the authors will focus on the applications of liquid biopsy in EGFR-mutated non small cells lung cancer at diagnosis, during treatment and at progression, describing available data and possible future scenarios.
NUMERICAL COEFFICIENT FOR ENDOMETRIAL CANCER INDIVIDUAL RISK EVALUATION IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN
Authors: Bershteyn Lev , Vasilev Dmitriy , Poroshina Tatyana , Berlev Igor
Published: November 2020

Increased frequency of endometrial cancer (EC) since the beginning of this century exceeds that of breast cancer and to a large extent can be attributed to dynamics of parameters, which characterize hormonal and metabolic status of ill women and molecular genetic landscape of transforming endometrium. During the past few years there are suggested several options for a personalized assessment of the risk of EC. The aim of this article is to propose and justify own version of this score with the idea of its further not only retrospective but also prospective testing both in relation to the risk of developing endometrial cancer as well as an additional marker helping to predict tumor response to treatment.
OPEN TECHNIQUE OF HYPERTHERMIC INTRAPERITONEAL CHEMOPERFUSION IN TREATMENT OF PERITONEAL CARCINOMATOSIS IN RATS WITH ASCITIC OVARIAN TUMOR
Authors: Kireeva Galina , Guseynov Katran , Gafton Georgiy , Semenov Aleksandr , Maydin Mikhail , Stukov Aleksandr , Senchik Konstantin , Belyaeva Olesya , Bespalov Vladimir , Belyaev Aleksey
Published: November 2020

For the first time comparative study of open and closed techniques of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion (HIPEC) in terms of safety and efficacy was performed in a rat model of ascetic ovarian cancer transplanted intraperitoneally. Original device and implantation technique of the device into peritoneal cavity were developed and used in the study. All animals after tumor implantation were randomized into 4 groups: 1 - control, intraperitoneal administration of 0.5 ml of saline (n=19); 2 - closed HIPEC with cisplatin, 20 mg/ kg (n=15); 3 - open HIPEC with cisplatin, 16 mg/kg (n=16); 4 - open HIPEC with mitomycin C (n=10). In preliminary stage while working out the original open technique of HIPEC we established that it requires dose reduction for cisplatin from 20 to 16 mg/kg compared to closed technique of HIPEC. We didn't find significant difference between groups 1, 2 and 3 in terms of number of postoperative complications. According to the results of analysis of body weight changes in postoperative period open HIPEC was worse tolerated compared to close HIPEC. Median survival of rats in group 2 was 53 days which was significantly higher compared to median survival in group 2-25 days (p=0,044). Open HIPEC with mitomycin C turned out to be less effective than open HIPEC with cis-platin but equally effective compared to closed HIPEC with cisplatin. However this is preliminary result and more rats have to be included in group 4 in order to make confident conclusion. Overall open HIPEC with cisplatin in accordance with suggested technique seem to be more promising than closed HIPEC in terms of improving outcomes of patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis.
The Structure Of Information Competence Of High School Students
Authors:   Lecturer, Department Of Methodology And Its Teaching Of Informatics, Faculty Of Mathematics And Informatics, Jizzakh State Pedagogical Institute, Jizzakh City, Uzbekistan, Karshiyev Abror Amrullayevich
Published: November 2020

The article is devoted to determining the structure of information competence of high school students. The development and application of modern information and communication technologies in all spheres of science, technology, education and industry at the present stage of integration development has influenced changes in the education system. The process of informatization of education is largely determined by the level of competence of students in the field of information and communication technologies. In this regard, teaching students who are able to use their knowledge in production with the use of new information technologies is a top priority for secondary schools. Comparing different approaches to this phenomenon, the authors try to find common elements in different classifications in order to propose a structure of information competence of high school students.
A review of Palaeozoic and Mesozoic tetrapods from Greenland
Authors: Marzola Marco , Mateus Octávio , Milàn Jesper , Clemmensen Lars B.
Published: November 2020

This article presents a synthesis of Palaeozoic and Mesozoic fossil tetrapods from Greenland, including an updated review of the holotypes and a new photographic record of the main specimens. All fossil tetrapods found are from East Greenland, with at least 30 different known taxa: five stem tetrapods (Acanthostega gunnari, Ichthyostega eigili, I. stensioi, I. watsoni, and Ymeria denticulata) from the Late Devonian of the Aina Dal and Britta Dal Formations; four temnospondyl amphibians (Aquiloniferus kochi, Selenocara groenlandica, Stoschiosaurus nielseni, and Tupilakosaurus heilmani) from the Early Triassic of the Wordie Creek Group; two temnospondyls (Cyclotosaurus naraserluki and Gerrothorax cf. pulcherrimus), one testudinatan (cf. Proganochelys), two stagonolepids (Aetosaurus ferratus and Paratypothorax andressorum), the eudimorphodontid Arcticodactylus, undetermined archosaurs (phytosaurs and both sauropodomorph and theropod dinosaurs), the cynodont Mitredon cromptoni, and three mammals (Haramiyavia clemmenseni, Kuehneotherium, and cf. ?Brachyzostrodon), from the Late Triassic of the Fleming Fjord Formation; one plesiosaur from the Early Jurassic of the Kap Stewart Formation; one plesiosaur and one ichthyosaur from the Late Jurassic of the Kap Leslie Formation, plus a previously unreported Late Jurassic plesiosaur from Kronprins Christian Land. Moreover, fossil tetrapod trackways are known from the Late Carboniferous (morphotype Limnopus) of the Mesters Vig Formation and at least four different morphologies (such as the crocodylomorph Brachychirotherium, the auropodomorph Eosauropus and Evazoum, and the theropodian Grallator) associated to archosaurian trackmakers are known from the Late Triassic of the Fleming Fjord Formation. The presence of rich fossiliferous tetrapod sites in East Greenland is linked to the presence of well-exposed continental and shallow marine deposits
with most finds in terrestrial deposits from the Late Devonian and the Late Triassic.
Interpretational challenges related to studies of chalk particle surfaces in scanning and transmission electron microscopy
Authors: Hjuler Morten Leth , Hansen Vidar Folke , Fabricius Ida Lykke
Published: November 2020

Scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM) are capable of characterising the morphology and structure of sub-micron size substances attached to chalk particle surfaces. Some characteristics, however, may originate from sample preparation or reflect interaction between sample and the electron beam. Misinterpretation of surface features may lead to wrong conclusions regarding grain surface properties and cementation level and thus to erroneous characterisation of hydrocarbon
reservoirs with respect to e.g. wettability, mechanical strength and maximum burial depth. In SEM, conductive coatings may mask surface details or generate artificial ornamentations, and carbon adhesive discs may cause the chalk surface to be covered with a thin carbon film. Electron beam acceleration voltage controls the degree of detail revealed by the electron beam, but in SEM a high electron beam acceleration voltage may provoke bending or curling of ultrathin particles. Recent organic filaments
may be confused with clay flakes, and authigenic non-carbonate minerals may have formed in the pore fluid and settled during fluid removal. In TEM, the high acceleration voltage may cause beam damage to calcite and transform the outermost atomic layers into Ca oxide. Thin graphite membranes observed by TEM may be contamination from the carbon film supporting the sample, and overlapping chalk particles in samples formed by drying of a suspension may give the impression of being cemented together. In TEM residual adhesive from the ion-milling process can be confused with cementation features.
Small ornithopod dinosaur tracks and crocodilian remains from the Middle Jurassic Bagå Formation, Bornholm, Denmark: Important additions to the rare Middle Jurassic vertebrate faunas of Northern Europe
Authors: Milàn Jesper , Falkingham Peter L. , Mueller-Töwe Inken Juliane
Published: November 2020

Two new small tridactyl dinosaur tracks are found in the Middle Jurassic Bagå Formation of Bornholm and are interpreted as ornithopodian in origin. A skeletal fragment is identified as a crocodilian skull fragment. Previous finds of dinosaur tracks from the locality consist of two sizes of sauropods, a medium sized theropod and thyreophorans. The addition of tracks from ornithopod dinosaurs and skeletal evidence of crocodilians now give a broader picture of a diverse Middle Jurassic vertebrate fauna. This is an important addition to the understanding of the terres-trial Mesozoic ecosystem of Denmark, and a valuable addition to the scarce Middle Jurassic vertebrate record of Europe.
Molecular dynamics modeling of the influence forming process parameters on the structure and morphology of a superconducting spin valve
Authors: Vakhrushev Alexander , Fedotov Aleksey , Boian Vladimir , Morari Roman , Sidorenko Anatolie
Published: November 2020

This work is a study of the formation processes and the effect of related process parameters of multilayer nanosystems and devices for spintronics. The model system is a superconducting spin valve, which is a multilayer structure consisting of ferromagnetic cobalt nanolayers separated by niobium superconductor nanolayers. The aim was to study the influence of the main technological parameters including temperature, concentration and spatial distribution of deposited atoms over the nanosystem surface on the atomic structure and morphology of the nanosystem. The studies were carried out using the molecular dynamics method using the many-particle potential of the modified embedded-atom method. In the calculation process the temperature was controlled using the Nose–Hoover thermostat. The simulation of the atomic nanolayer formation was performed by alternating the directional deposition of different composition layers under high vacuum and stationary temperature conditions. The structure and thickness of the formed nanolayers and the distribution of elements at their interfaces were studied. The alternating layers of the formed nanosystem and their interfaces are shown to have significantly different atomic structures depending on the main parameters of the deposition process.
Sex and Age Differences in Telomere Length and Susceptibility to COVID-19
Authors: Kamal MA , Alamiry KR , Zaki M
Published: November 2020

Background: Telomeres are the ends of a chromosome and play a fundamental role as vanguards contra the chromosomal decay. Due to the inability of DNA polymerase to replicate chromosomal ends, a reduction in telomeres length happens after each cell division. The existence of shorter telomeres in older people is related to diminish immune functions. Viral infections able to stimulate remodeling of cells, stress responses, and telomere shortening. Moreover, telomere shortening can be caused by extrinsic environmental variables which induce oxidative stress under conditions of inflammation. Aim: To identify the correlation between telomere shortening and susceptibility to Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In addition to clarifying changes in telomere length according to the viral infection, the effect of sex and age differences in telomere length in confirmed positive COVID-19 cases are also reviewed. Conclusion: There is a correlation between telomere length and COVID-19 infection with higher susceptibly of elderly patients and males due to shortening in their telomere length. Approximately 53% of (111,428) infected cases (≥ 50) years old are males, and 47% of (111,428) infected cases (≥ 50) years old are females.