bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estudio AB-Initio de las propiedades estructurales y electrónicas de la doble Perovskita Ba2InTaO6
Authors: Deluque Toro Crispulo Enrique , Landinez Tellez David Arsenio , Rodriguez Martinez Jairo Arbey , Roa Rojas Jairo
Published: January 2019

Los materiales de tipo Perovskita doble con fórmula genérica A2BB’O6 han sido ampliamente estudiados en los últimos años debido a su gran versatilidad, la cual permite la inclusión de iones de tipo alcalino térreo en los sitios A de la estructura y metales de transición en los sitios B y B’, dando origen a diversas propiedades físicas que redundan en múltiples aplicaciones industriales. En este trabajo estudiamos las propiedades estructurales y electrónicas del compuesto Ba2InTaO6, el cual es de particular interés ya que dichos sistemas podrían aplicarse en el desarrollo de resonadores dieléctricos y filtros para señal de microondas en teléfonos móviles y otros dispositivos inalámbricos, entre otras. Mediante modelamiento computacional ab-initio, basado en la Teoría de Funcional Densidad (DFT), y partiendo de la estructura de grupo espacial Fm-3m, evaluamos los parámetros de red, las energías de equilibrio y la ecuación de estado entre otras cantidades. La minimización de la energía en función del volumen permite la obtención de un parámetro de red de 15.861 Bohr. Los resultados de la Densidad de Estados Electrónicos (DOS) muestran que la doble Perovskita Ba2InTaO6 tiene un gap indirecto de ~ 4.25 eV.Palabras clave: Doble Perovskita, AB-Initio, estructura electrónica.Abstract The double Perovskites materials with the formula A2 BB’O6 has been studied thoroughly in the past years due to its versatility, which allow to include the alkaline earth ions in A sites and transition metals in B and B’sites, giving origin to several physical properties with various industrials applications. In this work the structural and electronic properties of Ba2 InTaO6 are studied, material that is particularly interesting due to its possible application to the development of dielectric resonators and microwave signal filters on mobile phones and other wireless devices. Using ab-initio computational model, based on the Density Funtional Theory (DFT), and starting from spacial group Fm-3m, we calculate lattice parameters, equilibrium energies and equations of state among other quantities. The energy minimization as a function of volume allows to obtain a attice constant of 15.861 Bohr. The results of electronic density of states (DOS) show that the double Perovskite Ba2 InTaO6 has an indirect gap of ~ 4.25 eV.Keywords: Double Perovskites, Ba2 InTaO6 , DFT, Electronic structure
Pedagogical Implications of Corpus-based Approaches to ELT in Pakistan
Authors: Zahra Tehseen , Abbas Akhtar
Published: January 2019

The advent of corpora has opened new vistas for language study and restructured linguists’ and academicians’ approaches to lexicography and English language teaching (ELT). After 1980s, the use of online language corpora and computer tools garnered tremendous attention of English language teachers and academicians. Keeping in view the modern trends and needs of learners, this research focused on the practical implications of online corpora for ELT and its utility in the Pakistani context. Michigan Corpus of Academic Spoken English (MICASE) is used as a reference corpus for this research. MICASE is a collection of nearly 1.8 million words of transcribed speech (almost two hundred hours of recording). The transcribed data of MICASE includes wide range of speech events like seminars, lectures, advisory meetings and lab sessions. The study identified the utility of lexical items at syntactic level and its usage in various contexts. Furthermore, the layers of meanings and uses of lexicons through in-depth study of right and left collocates were explored in the reference corpus. The results showed that lexicons can be used as noun, verb and adjective depending upon the context of the study and right and left collocates play a significant role in understanding the meanings of lexical items in various contexts. Thus, this strategy can be fruitful for English language learners and academic discourse community who are interested in understanding the versatile uses of lexical items and their contextual meaning.

Keywords: collocate, context, corpus, ELT, MICASE
Failure in Quality of Academic Performance of Students in Public Sector Schools of Sheikhupura
Authors: Abdullah Nauman A , Bhatti Nargis
Published: January 2019

Concerns have been raised about the failure of students in quality of academic performance in public sector school over the past few years. Therefore, this research study was conducted to explore the factors which affect the quality of academic performance of students in public sector schools. Mixed methods research design was used to explore this phenomenon in the district Sheikhupura. Using multi-stage random sampling techniques out of 45 boys and girls school in the district 10 boys’ and 10 girls’ schools were selected. All stakeholders— students, parents, teachers, and heads from those schools were selected in the sample of total 300. Quantitatively close ended self-developed questionnaires were used to collect data from 120 students and 120 parents. Qualitatively semi-structured interviews were used to generate data from the participants—40 teachers and 20 heads from the schools. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques and thematic description approach was used to analyze the different data sets. Various causes of students’ failure and remedial suggestions were discovered in the analysis. The results have serious implications for school education department of the province, Punjab.  

Keywords: academic performance, failure, public sector schools, students
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION: SOURCE OF GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY AND WELLBEING
Authors: Bakari Haroon , Hunjra Ahmed Imran
Published: January 2019

Access to higher education has been the subject of considerable debate among policy makers and academicians. But the concept lacks empirical evidence regarding its impact upon students and societal outcomes. This study provides empirical answer to the research question: how do access to higher education and teachers’ support relate to graduates’ self-perceived employability and psychological wellbeing? The data were collected from 520 students of bachelors and master’s programs in rural campuses of an oldest University of Pakistan and analyzed through Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS and SPSS software. Results reveal that access to higher education and teachers support are positively related with selfperceived employability of graduating student with little or no difference among gender. Whereas, teachers support also contributes to psychological wellbeing of the students. The impact of access to higher education on psychological wellbeing was insignificant. This study provides implications for universities, policy makers, and human resource management professionals regarding enhancement of graduate employability.

 

Keywords: access to higher education, psychological well-being, self-perceived
employability, teachers’ support
Comparing Traditional Teaching Method and Experiential Teaching Method using Experimental Research
Authors: Raja Farhan Uddin , Khan Najmonnisa
Published: January 2019

The modern time is shaping a world of opportunities that has glorified the role
and functions of multinational organizations across the globe. An individual has
become a global citizen, who explores employment opportunities in different
countries of the world. This has signified the importance of interpersonal skills that allow individuals to connect with people from different cultures. As a result, the role of business communication instructors has become vital because they impart the skills of communication among their students. For this, instructors’ sensitivity towards the teaching methods used in classrooms are of prime significance. These methods determine the interest level and motivation of students towards learning and acquisition of communication skills. Therefore, this study aims to compare experiential learning method and traditional learning method to explore which method inculcates and improves the communication skills of business administration students of a private sector university. The study was conducted in a quantitative paradigm using an experimental research design. The sample size comprised 60 BBA students from two different sections of business communication courses. The data were collected using a pretest and posttest. For the pretest, communication skills were imparted to both the groups using the traditional teaching method that heavily employed lecturing. For the posttest, the controlled group was taught using the same traditional teaching method while the treatment group was taught using the experiential learning method. Mean scores 20.46 & 19.90 with a significant value of 0.375 for the pretest established identical nature of both groups. Mean scores 27.80 & 30.36 with a significant value of .002 of posttest showed that the two groups under study had different identities in scores, which proved that experiential learning method improves students’ communication skills better than traditional communication skills.

Keywords: business communication, experiential learning, experimental research, traditional learning
Using Texts to Teach Cognitive-Affective Curriculum
Authors: Dar Fatima
Published: January 2019

The study addressed a cognitive-affective gap in the textual content of a primary
English curriculum. The research design was qualitative in nature. In the first part of the study, document analysis of the textbooks from grades1-5 was done to prove that empathetic and pro-social themes were under represented in them. The second part of the study was an intervention in which teachers were apprised to highlight empathetic and pro social themes in texts and teach them. The third part of the study noticed if the use of cognitive-affective texts raised awareness among students about the said themes and significantly affected their interest in academic work. The findings from document analysis, observations and interviews indicated that empathetic and pro-social themes were under represented in the textual content. The observations of integrated cognitive-affective lessons brought forth a significant increase in student interest in academic work and raised awareness about the stated themes. This was also authenticated by teachers and students in focused group interviews. The study was significant in terms of raising the importance of the stated skills at the primary level and prove that cognitive-affective use of textual content in schools could raise awareness about affective skills and prepare helpful and caring individuals for the society.

Keywords: cognitive-affective, curriculum, empathy, social-emotional learning,
textual content
Growing Population of Pakistani Youth: A Ticking Time Bomb or a Demographic Dividend
Authors: Hafeez Erum , Fasih Tayyaba
Published: January 2019

Pakistan is considered to be the fifth largest young country in the world. Around 63 percent population of the country comprises youth aged between 15 and 33 (UN Population Fund Report 2017). Such a large young population has posed daunting challenges to the social, economic and political sectors of the state. The fast rising youth bulge of Pakistan seems to be a constantly ticking time bomb instead of a demographic dividend, threatening its very own existence. Poor youth engagement in the productive political, educational, economic and socio-cultural activities indicates ineffectiveness of the public and private sectors policies especially at the state level. The current research study is intended to identify the key factors behind the disengaged and distressed youth of Pakistan in the three core areas of education, economy and politics. For this purpose, a systematic literature review was carried out in which national and international labor survey reports, youth development index, national youth program and federal education and economic policies were critically analyzed alongside the relevant research studies, nongovernment organizations’ reports and media coverage for a dynamic overview. Besides, interviews of relevant stakeholders were also conducted to investigate the issue from diverse perspectives. Evidently, youth partnership, empowerment, and engagement in educational, economic and political sectors can be the only way forward to address the increasing challenges of the country.

Keywords: demographic dividend, employment, literacy, youth development
Power and hegemony in research supervision: A critical discourse analysis
Authors: Sikandar Aliya , Hussain Nasreen
Published: January 2019

This qualitative case study research aimed to investigate the notions of power and hegemony in research consultations around the construct of language ideologies. The study employed purposive sampling by selecting two MS (Education) research supervisees with their supervisors. It identified a social wrong of power and hegemony in research supervision practices and with a transformative spirit, hoped to bring about awareness and modifications in research supervision. Methodically, the study followed the analytical approach of Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) (1989; 2003). The data were collected through observations and transcriptions of research consultation meetings and interviews of the participants. The textual analysis of case one revealed how language became a source of establishing asymmetrical power relations between the participants. Contrastingly, in case two the consultations were not hinged on language aspects and had more equality and homogeneity between the partners. The finding of the study indicated that language ideologies played a very important role in sustaining the dominant position of the powerful agent, that is, the supervisor. Based on the findings, it is hoped that this research would lead to more democratic styles of supervision and equity and emancipation in supervision as a social practice.

 

Keywords: critical discourse analysis, power and hegemony, language ideologies, research supervision

 
Influence of soil type and compaction on maize yield
Authors: Biberdzic Milan , Barac Sasa , Lalevic Dragana , Stojiljkovic Jelena , Knezevic Branislav , Bekovic Dragoljub
Published: January 2019

The goal of this paper was to determine the yield of different maize hybrids
depending on soil type and compaction. The experiment was carried out in
2016 and 2017 on the territory of the Leskovac municipality, including three
different soil types (alluvium, vertisol, and parapodzol). The experiment
comprised nine hybrids of different FAO maturity groups (NS 4051, AGR DIAN,
ZP 427, NS 5211, ZP 555, AS 534, NS 6030, ZP 666 and Becar). The highest
average yields were achieved on alluvium, then on parapodzol, and the lowest
yields were obtained on vertisol. The highest average yields on all examined
soil types were achieved in the FAO 500 maturity group, and the lowest in
the FAO 400 maturity group. The highest average yield on vertisol was
achieved in the FAO 500 maturity group, on parapodzol in the FAO 400
maturity group, and on alluvium in the FAO 600 maturity group. The highest
average yield (11.90 t ha-1) was achieved with the ZP 666 hybrid on
alluvium, and the lowest (4.60 t ha-1) with the NS 6030 hybrid on vertisol.
The largest soil compaction in the ploughing layer was determined in
vertisol, then in parapodzol, and the smallest in alluvium. These data on
average yields indicate the convenience of certain soil types for maize
production, and provide guidelines for growers to select the most yielding
hybrids for their fields.
Physico-chemical characteristics of pomegranate accessions from the Kurdistan region, Iraq
Authors: Mohammad Saadatian , Abdurahman Paiza , Salim Kanar , Younis Pershang , Abdurahman Hewen , Mohammad Silaw
Published: January 2019

Some physico-chemical properties of ten pomegranate accessions collected from
different districts in the Kurdistan region of Iraq were investigated in
this paper. Considerable correlations between the characteristics studied
were found and valuable pomological traits were observed. Cluster analysis
showed the homonyms between some pomegranate accessions. Principle component
analysis reported that the component describing the greatest variability
also positively correlated with fruit weight, total aril weight, total peel
weight, volume of juice, total soluble solids (TSS), fruit length, fruit
diameter, pH, aril length, and 100-seed fresh weight, but negatively
correlated with titratable acidity (TA). Fruit weight was firmly correlated
with total aril weight, total peel weight, volume of juice, TSS, aril
length, 100-seed fresh weight, fruit length and fruit diameter. The volume
of juice was correlated with TSS, aril length, 100-seed fresh weight, fruit
length, fruit diameter and it was observed that with an increase in the
fruit size, the volume of juice increased as well. The correlation between
total phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity was not observed. The
associations found among physical and chemical traits suggest that consumers
should use large fruits with large arils so that they have more juice. Thus,
?Choman?, ?Raniyeh? and ?Halabja? were juicier than other accessions.
Clinical Study of Bleaching Gel Storage Temperature on Tooth Color and Sensitivity
Authors: Hortkoff D , Bittencourt B Fortes , Nadal J Mendes , Gomes OM Mongruel , Rezende M , de Almeida Farhat PB
Published: January 2019

Objective:

The objective of this triple-blind, split-mouth, randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the bleaching efficacy and tooth sensitivity of an in-office bleaching agent submitted to different storage temperatures (room temperature at 21.04°C±3.13°C or refrigeration at 5°C).

Methods and Materials:

Thirty volunteers were selected who had central incisors with color A2 or higher. The volunteers' maxillary hemi-arches received either the bleaching treatment with room temperature or refrigerated storage temperatures (two sessions of 3×15 minutes, one-week interval). Color variation was evaluated by subjective (Vita Classic and Vita Bleachedguide) and objective methods (Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer). Tooth sensitivity was evaluated with the visual analog scale (0–10) and the numerical rating scale (five points). The consistency of bleaching gels was evaluated by flow test, and pH was measured, both in triplicate. Color variation (SGU) and ΔE were analyzed by paired t-test (α=0.05). The absolute risk of pain was assessed by McNemar test (α=0.05), data from the numerical rating scale by the Wilcoxon signed-rank test (α=0.05), and visual analog scale by paired t-test. Comparison between the times within each group was analyzed by Friedman test. Gel consistency and pH were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and Tukey post-test.

Results:

Regarding the absolute risk of tooth sensitivity, no significant difference was observed between the groups. The relative risk for tooth sensitivity was 1.13 (95%, confidence interval 0.70–1.82). Both tooth sensitivity scales were statistically similar. The results of the subjective evaluation (Vita Classic: p=0.73, Vita Bleachedguide: p=1.00) and the objective evaluation (p=1.00) of bleaching efficacy corresponded to the hypothesis of equality between groups after bleaching. Both pH values were around 7, and for the consistency test, there were significant differences between the groups (p=0.002).

Conclusions:

Storage temperature of the analyzed in-office bleaching agent had no influence on tooth color effectiveness and tooth sensitivity.
Bonding Performance of Simplified Adhesive Systems in Noncarious Cervical Lesions at 2-year Follow-up: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Zanatta RF , Silva TM , Esper MALR , Bresciani E , Gonçalves SEP , Caneppele TMF
Published: January 2019

Objectives:

This study aimed to evaluate the bonding performance of a universal adhesive used according to self-etching or etch-and-rinse protocols in noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs) and to compare the two protocols with their respective gold standard techniques.

Methods and Materials:

This randomized, double-blind clinical study enrolled 34 participants who met the inclusion criteria, 29 of whom returned after two years. They received 152 restorations bonded with one of the three adhesives (Scotchbond Universal Adhesive, Adper Single Bond 2, or Clearfil SE Bond) and one of the two bonding techniques tested. The NCCLs were restored with nanocomposite resin (Filtek Supreme). Final contours were done with a fine diamond rotary instrument and polished with rubber points. The restorations were evaluated using the FDI World Dental Federation criteria at baseline (seven days after the restoration procedure), 6, 12, and 24 months. Descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman analysis of variance, and least significant difference tests were performed.

Results:

No statistically significant differences were found in esthetics or the functional and biological evaluated criteria among the adhesive systems and techniques.

Conclusions:

The Scotchbond Universal system behaved similarly to the conventional etch-and-rinse or self-etching systems in all the adhesion strategies in the evaluated periods.
Elevation of an Amalgam-stained Margin With Resin-modified Glass Ionomer to Support an Indirect Ceramic Restoration: A Six-year Case Report
Authors: Hammond B , Brackett M , Delash J , Brackett W
Published: January 2019

This case report presents treatment of a mandibular second molar with an extensive proximal margin, which was finished on amalgam-stained dentin. A resin-modified glass ionomer for margin elevation and a lithium disilicate onlay were used to restore the tooth to proper form and function. The patient has been followed for six years and has had no complications during this period.
Enamel Microabrasion and Dental Bleaching on Teeth Presenting Severe-pitted Enamel Fluorosis: A Case Report
Authors: Sundfeld D , Pavani CC , Pini NIP , Machado LS , Schott TC , Sundfeld RH
Published: January 2019

The present clinical case report describes the clinical steps of enamel microabrasion associated with dental bleaching to restore severely-pitted fluorosed teeth. The process of removing the fluorotic superficial stains started by using macroabrasion with a water-cooled fine tapered 3195 FF diamond bur. Rubber dam isolation of the operative field was used to remove the remaining enamel stains and superficial irregularities with the Opalustre microabrasive compound (6.6% hydrochloric acid associated with silicon carbide particles) followed by polishing using fluoridated paste and subsequent 2% neutral fluoride gel topical application. After one month, dental bleaching was performed using 10% carbamide peroxide in custom-formed acetate trays for two hours/day for 42 days. The association of enamel microabrasion with dental bleaching was effective for reestablishing the dental esthetics of a patient with severe dental fluorosis.
Long-term Follow-up of Complicated Crown Fracture With Fragment Reattachment: Two Case Reports
Authors: Oh S , Jang JH , Kim HJ , Seo NS , Byun SH , Kim SW , Kim DS
Published: January 2019

Two cases of complicated crown fracture of the maxillary incisors were restored using the fragment reattachment technique. Root canal treatment was performed, and the fractured fragment was bonded to the tooth structure using a dentin adhesive system and a flowable composite resin, followed by the insertion of a fiber post using dual-cured resin cement. Reattached fragments have shown reliable prognosis without inflammatory signs around bonded junctions after long-term follow-up.
The Combination of CQ-amine and TPO Increases the Polymerization Shrinkage Stress and Does Not Improve the Depth of Cure of Bulk-fill Composites
Authors: Rocha MG , de Oliveira DCRS , Sinhoreti MAC , Roulet JF , Correr AB
Published: January 2019

Objectives:

To evaluate the effect of combining camphorquinone (CQ) and diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) on the depth of cure and polymerization shrinkage stress of bulk-fill composites.

Methods and Materials:

Experimental bulk-fill composites were produced containing equal molar concentrations of either CQ-amine or CQ-amine/TPO. The degree of in-depth conversion through each millimeter of a 4-mm-thick bulk-fill increment was evaluated by Fourier transform near-infrared microspectroscopy using a central longitudinal cross section of the increment of each bulk-fill composite (n=3). Light-transmittance of the multi-wave light-emitting diode (LED) emittance used for photoactivation (Bluephase G2, Ivoclar Vivadent) was recorded through every millimeter of each bulk-fill composite using spectrophotometry. The volumetric shrinkage and polymerization shrinkage stress were assessed using a mercury dilatometer and the Bioman, respectively. The flexural modulus was also assessed by a three-point bend test as a complementary test. Data were analyzed according to the different experimental designs (α=0.05 and β=0.2).

Results:

Up to 1 mm in depth, adding TPO to CQ-based bulk-fill composites increased the degree of conversion, but beyond 1 mm no differences were found. The light-transmittance of either wavelengths emitted from the multi-wave LED (blue or violet) through the bulk-fill composites were only different up to 1 mm in depth, regardless of the photoinitiator system. Adding TPO to CQ-based bulk-fill composites did not affect volumetric shrinkage but did increase the flexural modulus and polymerization shrinkage stress.

Conclusion:

Adding TPO to CQ-based bulk-fill composites did not increase the depth of cure. However, it did increase the degree of conversion on the top of the restoration, increasing the polymerization shrinkage stress.
Reflexões sobre um Modelo Epistemológico de Alternativo (MEA) considerando as análises das relações institucionais acerca do objeto matemático limites de funções
Reflections on an Epistemological Model of Reference (MER) considering the analyzes of the institutional relations about the mathematical object limits of functions
Authors: Figueroa Teodora Pinheiro , Almouloud Saddo Ag
Published: January 2019

A pesquisa visa contribuir com o processo de formação docente a partir de reflexões sobre um MER, que considera as incompletudes do trabalho institucional relativo ao objeto matemático limite de função de uma variável real. Nosso aporte teórico se alicerça na Teoria Antropológica do Didático (TAD). No Modelo Epistemológico Dominante (MED), questionamos o que está posto; analisamos os livros didáticos do plano de ensino dos cursos de engenharia civil, elétrica e bacharelado e licenciatura em química da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), campus Pato Branco e os cadernos dos estudantes dos respectivos cursos. A constatação de uma incompletude institucional trouxe reflexões acerca da construção de um Modelo Epistemológico Alternativo (MEA), as quais apresentaremos neste trabalho.
The research aims to contribute to the process of teacher formation from reflections on a MER, which considers the incompleteness of the institutional work relative to the mathematical object:  limits of the function of a real variable. Our theoretical knowledge is based on the Didactic Anthropological Theory (TAD). In the Dominant Epistemological Model (MED), we question what is set; we analyzed the textbooks of the teaching plan of the civil engineering, electrical and baccalaureate courses and degree in chemistry of the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Pato Branco campus and the students’ notebooks of the respective courses. The finding of an institutional incompleteness brought reflections about the construction of an Alternative Epistemological Model (MEA), which we will present in this work.
SOCIAL RESPONSE APPROACH DALAM PENILAIAN FINANCIAL BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: PERSPEKTIF SHAREHOLDER WEALTH MAXIMIZATION MODEL VS CORPORATE WEALTH MAXIMIZATION MODEL
Authors: Widjaja Liliana Inggrit
Published: January 2019

First step in effective management is to determine the goals and objectives that have to achieve. Through achievement the goals, we can measure the corporate and the manager performance as performance target. The ability to explaining achievement goals depending on business performance measurement with the purpose of economic performance that containing financial aspect in monetary squad to showing value from business activities. This concept called Shareholder Wealth Maximization Model (SWM) perspective.Its contrast is Corporate Wealth Maximization Model (CWM) perspective. The different is in principal goal that should be to maximize corporate wealth. CWM perspective is broader than SWM perspective because in CWM perspective, corporate wealth measured by financial and noneconomic performance. The symmetry between financial business performance and non-economic performance: become sustainability chain to long term survival.The implementation of non-economic performance in CWM is explained by involvement of exertion to shape business ethic and social responsibility programs. The social responsiblity programs are social obligation, social reaction and social response. Corporate may achieve the highest degree of social responsiblity by social response approach when it look at social responsiblity as part of the achievement of business goals to create economic value.
MEMBENTUK PEMAIN TIM YANG MEMENUHI PERSYARATAN KOMPETENSI INTERPERSONAL UNTUK BEKERJA TIM: TERAPAN DALAM PRAKTEK MANAJEMEN SUMBERDAYA MANUSIA
Authors: Darmasetiawan Noviaty Kresna
Published: January 2019

This study of team gives a review of the conditions needed for the members of the team, so they will have competency in teamwork. The application of team work is used by many organization, but a little consequences about readiness of team players. The review of these conditions especially is limited for interpersonal conditions which are needed for the members of the team, and the conditions such as: (1) suitable personality; (2) competency to solve the conflicts (3) collaborative problem solving; and (4) communication. Beside that it also reviews about the development of every individual member to be a team player from the sight point of human resources management, such as (1) recruitment; (2) training; (3) performance appraisal; (4) career development; (5) compensation, and (6) job analysis.The research used literature study of several scrunities about teamwork and human resources management. The conclusion is that human resources management practice could used as tools to create team player competences.
EFEKTIFITAS DAN AKUNTABILITAS PENGELOLAAN PENDAPAT AN ASLI DAERAH BERBASIS AKUNTANSI AKRUAL YANG DIMODIFIKASI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Mahdi Faris
Published: January 2019

Indonesian Local Governments have to finance their activities from their own effort. Realizing that there are many wealthy regions, but not slightly un-wealthy regions, it is important to think about effectiveness and accountability for Local Govemmenst to manage their asset to bring into real wealthy community.This article tries to give a few perspectives how to manage income for Local Government. It gives explanation about definition of income for Local Government, how they should be got and how they should be recorded under accrual base to become accountable, and how they should be used to measure effectiveness of Local Government activities.
EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT BASED ON COMPETENCY
Authors: Tandelilin Elsye
Published: January 2019

In order to face business competiton that is very complex and the change of external environment that is become very rapid, the firms must do several changes. One of the change is human resource management, because human resource as a trigger which is very important in determining the success of an organization. According to the Sims (2.001) knowledge workers will be the need and the priority of an organization to face the competition and become a thing that we cannot avoided. To have high competence human resource which is appropriate with the need of organization and to be able to manage the organization appropriately will create high valued innovation. An effort to make a condusive condition for the employees in organization so that they can contribute optimally, management team should work harder. Increasing activity of the firm as a result of the change in business environment will make manegement should increase their control on the employees' activities. The consequence is the increase in cost and employee's number. To anticipate that problem, there are many organizations start to use employee empowerment concept. More detail, this concept said that employee empowerment means encouraging and allowing human resource (employees) to be responsible with their man responsibility, in order to be more effective and efficient in their contribution to reach the organization's goal. In reality, there are many organization which have employee empowerment fail to get the optimal result because they are not concent to skill, ability, knowledge and attitude of the employees and of course it will affect to the result of the empowerment itself. Besides, the level of the employees and certain condition are needed such as structure and culture support in order to reach an optimal result of this concept's implementation. However, it does not mean if all conditions above are being satisfied then empowering will be success, because this implementation means there is a process of change that should be done by the employees theirselves. To change the employees' attitude is not an easy thing. For those things the change in mindset of the employees should be done appropriately, so that with this empowering mindset will make the implementation of empowerment become easier.
ANALISIS TINGKATAN STRES DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP KINERJA PIMPINAN CABANG BANK SWASTA NASIONAL DI SURABAYA
Authors: Purnomolastu N.
Published: January 2019

After facing some problems for the last few years and along with the monetary crisis in Indonesia, now days, especially concerning with the top management of bank, in running banking activities comes to surface. The activities are close to demand/ target assigned to them which surely affects their stress level. In the end, it also affects their performance. This research was conducted in June 2003 to private bank in Surabaya that enter into an alliance with "Perbanas" (National Private Bank Association). It aimed at knowing to what extend the level of stress undergone by the bankers and its impacts upon it. The research was conducted to 51 banks its recorded in “Perbanas" secretariat by means of list of questions. The list had been standardized and formulated through scoring of stress level and the degree offreedom 5% Chi-Square (Q2) with out. if the were the impacts of the stress level
THEORY OF JOB SATISFACTION AND JOB PERFORMANCE: TIME FOR A SECOND LOOK
Authors: Kaaro Hermeindito
Published: January 2019

Relationship between job satisfaction and job performance has been extensively searched in previous studies. However, bulk evidences show the correlation between the two is relatively low. This study attempts to refine the concepts of job satisfaction and job performance and proposes mechanism relationship between the two. The present model shows that mechanism between the two is not clearly matching pair. The concepts of job satisfaction more concerns on a set of jobs. The concepts of job performance, on the other hand, more concerns on a particular job. Some methodological problems also arise in empirical research. Both theoretical and methodological problems may lead such previous studies in searching relationship between job performance and job satisfaction has been trapped out of track. Hence, it should not be surprising that such empirical findings are relatively weak to improve this relationship. Some implications for further studies are discussed in this paper.
«El ruedo ibérico», de Ramón María del Valle-Inclán (ed. de Diego Martínez Torrón)
Authors: Garosi Linda
Published: January 2019

Reseña del libro El ruedo ibérico, de Ramón María del Valle-Inclán (ed. de Diego Martínez Torrón, Colección Letras Hispánicas, Madrid, Ediciones Cátedra, 2017).
Parâmetros de Qualidade da Nata de Produção Artesanal
Authors: Shinohara Neide Kazue Sakugawa , Macedo Indira Maria Estolano , Sousa Thaynna Leocádio Trajano Lacerda , Pimentel Rejane Magalhães de Mendonça , Padilha Maria do Rosário de Fátima , Xavier Viviane Lansky , Botelho Isaura
Published: January 2019

An important dairy basin located in the region of Agreste of Pernambuco, maintains the tradition in the production of milk and derivatives, having in the cream a lipid food of great sensorial appreciation. However, its artisanal production can compromise the physical-chemical and hygienic-sanitary quality. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the microbiological parameters and the centesimal composition of the cream produced in the Agreste of Pernambuco. Total coliforms at the mean concentration of 4.0 x 102 CFU.g-1 and thermotolerant coliforms up to 20 CFU.g-1 were found, the latter in a concentration above the limit allowed by RDC No. 12 (BRASIL, 2001). the amount of up to 10 CFU.g-1, thus proving the presence of fecal material next to the product. The presence of coagulase positive Staphylococcus and Salmonella spp. The centesimal composition of the cream showed 531.07 kcal, 39.39% humidity, 0.26 g ash, 0.92 g of carbohydrate, 1.7 g of protein, and 57.73 g of lipids. Considering the microbiological results and the centesimal composition, it is observed that the cream studied should be consumed with moderation, since besides presenting a high percentage of lipids, above the nutritional recommendation, that is up to 30%, it is unsafe as to its consumption, due to the presence of thermotolerant coliforms above the limit allowed by current sanitary legislation.
Diversity and Dominance in phytoplankton community during nycthemeral cycles at different thermal patterns in water body in semiarid region of Brazil
Authors: Moura Ariadne do Nascimento , Aragão-Tavares Nísia Karine Cavalcanti , Nascimento Filho Silvano Lima do , Dantas Ênio Wocyli
Published: January 2019

The vertical distribution of phytoplanktonic species in tropical regions responds quickly to the physicochemical factors of water with ecophysiological changes and biomass. Abiotic factors are responsible for the changes in the dominance of the different groups. The study analyzed the diversity and dominance of the phytoplankton community in a eutrophic reservoir localized in the semiarid region of Brazil. The samplings were conducted in nycthemeral cycles in different thermal regimes along a vertical profile. The biomass was determined by density and specific biovolume. Patterns of richness, diversity and specific dominance index were analyzed. The significant differences between the biotic data were analyzed by the ANOVA two-way and t-test. Similarity matrices were plotted using the Jaccard and Bray-Curtis indices with subsequent data ordination. 33 taxa were identified during the study. Differences in thermal patterns that are occurring in nycthemeral cycles showed changes in the structure of the phytoplankton community. The atelomictic event contributed to changing of the algal structure, especially in biomass, dominance, and diversity that shows significant differences between periods. The lowest diversity reported (<1.03 bits.L-1) were influenced by monospecific dominance of the cyanobacteria C. raciborskii, thus recording greater biomasses, forming blooms throughout the study period. In the tropical eutrophic reservoirs, an algal bloom of cyanobacteria has persisted throughout the year, regardless of variations in the thermal regime, thereby reducing the phytoplankton diversity.
Imagens e palavras no tecido de memórias tortuosas: Fazenda Modelo: novela pecuária em tempos de golpe
Authors: Reis Mírian Sumica Carneiro
Published: January 2019

O presente artigo propõe uma leitura de Fazenda Modelo: novela pecuária, publicada em 1974 por Chico Buarque. O contexto da publicação, durante o período de ditadura civil-militar no Brasil, é considerado como fato preponderante para uma narrativa escrita alegoricamente a fim de denunciar o estado de exceção instalado no país. Deste modo, este artigo se debruça sobre as estratégias discursivas baseadas na ironia e na paródia que irão compor uma narrativa que se constrói também como memória de um tempo que não pode ser esquecido.
A case of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy complicated by Epstein-Barr virus-associated lymphoma
Authors: So Ho , Wong Victor Tak Lung , Pang Hin Ting , Lao Virginia Wen Nga , Yip Ronald Man Lung
Published: January 2019

We report a male patient who had refractory idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) presented with antisynthetase syndrome, being treated by potent immunosuppressants for years, developed Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated lymphoma. Despite the stepping down of the immunosuppressives and active lymphoma therapy, the patient died. On top of the typical association of IIM and malignancy, rare EBV-associated tumors related to EBV infection secondary to the use of potent immunosuppressive therapies could occur. Further investigations are advisable if there are new symptoms and signs or in refractory IIM cases. This report serves as a diagnostic alert that the causation by EBV infection in unusual tumors found in patients with IIM should be considered, as both the treatment and prognosis may differ. A balance between the risks and benefits of immunosuppressive therapies should always be achieved.
Evaluating the processed beans of different cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) accessions for quality parameters
Authors: V. Jegadeeswari K. Arunkumar,
Published: January 2019

The objective of this study was to evaluate the variability in quality parameters of different identified cocoa plus trees from Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu. Thirty five (35) plus trees in two different farmers field were evaluated for their quality traits. The quality parameters like fat content (%), carbohydrate content (mg/g), protein content (mg/g), theobromine content (mg/g), caffeine content (mg/g), catechin content (mg/g) and caffeic acid content (mg/g). A rapid method like high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method is used for the determination of theobromine, caffeine, catechin and caffeic acid in cocoa beans. Among the 35 plus trees evaluated for bean quality, highest fat content was recorded in Tc (Vedapatti) 94, while highest carbohydrate content was recorded in Tc (Vedapatti) 64 and highest protein content was recorded in Tc (Vedapatti) 76. The highest theobromine was recorded in Tc (Vedapatti) 63, caffeine was recorded in Tc (Vedapatti) 91, while the amount of caffeic acid and catechin was the highest in Tc (Vedapatti) 76. This evaluation study showed wide variation for quality parameters. These variability may be used in further breeding program enhance the quality traits and improve flavours of the final product.
Meningkatkan Aksesibilitas Wilayah dengan Dukungan Kapal Pelayaran Rakyat
Authors: Puriningsih Feronika Sekar
Published: January 2019

Transportasi laut memegang peranan penting dalm aktivitas perdagangan sejak jaman nusantara. Teknologi perkapalan yang berkembang saat itu sangat mendukung dalam aktivitas perekonomian, sehingga Indonesia telah diperhitungkan sebagai negara maritim sejak dahulu kala. Seiring perkembangan perkapalan menggunakan teknologi modern, kapal-kapal tradisional menjadi ketinggalan jaman dan tergantikan untuk pelayaran jarak jauh yang menggunakan mesin disel, namun aktivitasnya tetap terasa sampai saat ini di wilayah lokal/antar pulau. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran pelayaran rakyat dalam mendukung peningkatan aksesibilitas antar wilayah. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis konektivitas dan indeks aksesibilitas. Menggunakan data ukuran konektivitas dari wilayah kepulauan di Kabupaten Sikka, hasil yang dicapai indeks konektivitas dari 0,3208% meningkat menjadi 0,6236% yang berarti peran pelayaran rakyat mampu meningkatkan indeks konektivitas di wilayah kepulauan.
Mathematical Model To Identify Heavy Metal In Irrigation Channel From Cicabe Final Disposal Site
Authors: Sembiring Elsa Try Julita , Kamil Idris Maxdoni
Published: January 2019

Aim: This study has been done to investigate the contamination in the main open channel using mathematical modeling to describe the pollutant transport of groundwater around the Cicabe final disposal site, Mandalajati Village, Bandung (coordinate 6°53'50"S; 107°39'48"E). Methodology and Result: This research was conducted in the irrigation channel that crossed next to Cicabe former waste disposal site. Pollutant parameter studied was Chromium (Cr) in water and sediment. To determine the pollutant transport along flow was using the equation of 1-dimensional analytical model based on advection–dispersion phenomena. The sampling was done twice for model calibration and validation. The samples collected included sediment and water. Pollutant input generated from leachate, domestic waste, and the open channel. The Cr simulation for k = 3 x 10-4/sec resulted that the model concentration was quite valid to approach observed Cr in observation and calibration. Simulations also done each segment to approach Cr observation with k1 = 2.5x10-4/sec, k2 = 1.1 x 10-3/sec, and k3 = 0/sec. Conclusion, significance and impact study: Cr concentration in the water met the quality standard according to PP 82/2011, while the Cr concentrations in sediment were above the US-EPA standard (2004). The simulation result for calibration and validation with k=1.4x10-4 Cr/sec showed the model was sufficient approaching the observed Cr. The Cr simulation indicated that the Cr had decayed as evidenced by the quite high Cr concentration in sediment.
Helminth Eggs Parameter of Water Spinach Agriculture Field in Bandung
Authors: Firdayati Mayrina , Notodarmojo Peni Astrini , Muntalif Barti Setiani , Trihartomo Didit , Fathuna Inat Shani , Somantri Kiki
Published: January 2019

The high prevalence of helminth infection in Indonesia had encouraged the government to issue the Regulation of the Minister of Health concerning the Prevention of Soil-transmitted Helminths in 2017. Researches on the presence of helminth eggs in the environment, in soil and water as a media for transmitting the disease, are very few. Aim: The aim was conducted to investigate the potential presence of helminth eggs causing STH infections in two urban agricultural areas in northern and southern part of Bandung City. Methodology and results: Samples of water from the inlet and plantation area, as well as soil and water spinach produced by both regions, were collected and analyzed for the presence of helminth eggs using modified Bailinger methods. The number of helminth eggs of 1–119 eggs/L in water, soil, and vegetable samples. Conclusion, significance, and impact study: The results confirmed that the irrigation water used in both areas has been contaminated by feces. The average number of fecal coli exceeds the allowable value for the irrigation water source based on the Grade 4 of water quality criteria in Indonesia. Variations in the number of helminth eggs found in the samples can be caused by environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and soil types. The presence of helminth eggs in irrigation water and land samples exceeds the value recommended by WHO (2006) in the guidelines for the safe use of wastewater for agriculture. It can lead to an increased risk of helminth infection to consumers, agricultural workers, as well as residents around the farmland.