bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Genetic parameters and combining ability of some important traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Haghighi Hasanalideh , Farshadfar Ezatollah , Allahgholipour Mehrzad
Published: February 2018

In order to study the combining ability, genetic parameters and gene actions
of yield, yield components and quality characters in rice, fifteen F2
generation of a 6?6 diallel cross, excluding reciprocals, was grown in a
randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The results
of analysis of variance showed significant differences between the genotypes
for grain yield (GY), 100-grain weight (HGW), number of panicles per plant
(PN), panicle length (PL), number of full grains per panicle (FGN) and for
quality characters including amylose content (AC) and gel consistency (GC).
The results of combining ability analysis revealed that general combining
ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) were significant for
characters GY, FGN, GC, AC, HGW and PN indicating the involvement of additive
and non-additive effects in their inheritance, however high amounts of Bakers
ratio remarked that additive gene effect had more portion in controlling
these traits. The best combiners for GY, HGW, FGN, PN and PL, were RI18447-2,
IR 50, Daylamani, RI18430-46 and Daylamani respectively. For AC and GC, the
best combiner was Daylamani. Hayman's graphs showed that regression line
passed below the origin cutting Wr axis in the negative region for HGW, PN,
PL and GC, indicating the presence of over dominance. Estimates of genetic
parameters showed significant amount of H1 and H2, and non-significant amount
of D for the characters GY, PN, PL and GC, which confirmed the existence of
dominance in the inheritance of these traits.
Morphogenetic variability and genetic loads among patients with different expression of developmental hip dysplasia
Authors: Milasinovic Sonja , Cvjeticanin Suzana , Brdar Radivoj , Nikolic Dejan
Published: February 2018

Assuming that developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) is a genetically controlled
disease, we made a hypothesis that an increased homozygosity level and
genetic loads, among the patients with DDH, could be some kind of
predisposition for the degree of illness expression. Using HRC-test (test for
determination of homozygously recessive characteristics in humans) we
analyzed presence, distribution, and individual combination of 20 selected
genetically controlled morphophysiological traits among DDH patients (N=200)
and controls (N=200). Among groups of DDH patients the increase in the degree
of genetic homozygosity correlates with the degree of illness expression
(dysplasia/subluxations-39%; luxations-45%). There is significant difference
in mean HRC value between tested groups of patients with dysplasia/luxations
(p<0.05) and subluxations/luxations (p<0.05). Our results showed increase of
morphogenetic homozygosity in the group of patients with bilateral hip
dislocation (BL) (45%), compared to group with unilateral expression (UL)
(41%) and control (23.5%). There is significant difference in mean HRC value
between tested groups of patients with UL and BL (p<0.05). Also, surgically
treated patients showed significant increase of genetic homozygosity (43%)
compared to those conservatively treated (37%) and controls. We found
significant difference in mean HRC value between tested groups of patients
that were treated conservatively and surgically (p<0.05). Our results showed
increase of genetic homozygosity in the groups of DDH female patients (44%),
compared to male patients (39%), while in controls there was no difference
between gender. Female DDH patients show a significant increase in average
homozygosity of tested genetic markers (p<0.05) than male DDH patients. The
enlargement of genetic loads correlates with severity of the disease (in
studied groups of DDH patients) which may indicate some kind of
predisposition for the degree of illness expression.
Molecular detection and identification of alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) on pepper cultivated in open fields in R. Macedonia
Authors: Bandjo-Oreshkovikj Katerina , Rusevski Rade , Kuzmanovska Biljana , Jankulovska Mirjana , Popovski Zoran
Published: February 2018

Alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) is one of the most distributed and economically
important plant viruses in pepper in R. Macedonia. Serological detection of
AMV in eight important pepper production regions in R. Macedonia and
molecular identification of a representative isolate were performed. The
virus detection of AMV was conducted using DAS-ELISA method. In order to
make molecular detection, RT-PCR was performed. Phylogenetic analysis was
conducted, based on the partial sequences of the coat protein gene. A
genetic relationship of the Macedonian isolate KUA7-2013 gained in this
study was compared with 29 AMV isolates from other parts of the world. High
level of nucleotide (92-94.4%) and amino acid identities (91.9-97.1%)
were determined. In the constructed phylogenetic tree, the Macedonian AMV
isolate was clustered in group II together with isolates from France and
Great Britain. In this study, for the first time in R. Macedonia, an isolate
of AMV was identified at the molecular level.
Assessment of genetic variability in Trigonella foenum-graecum L. germplasm by SDS-page analysis
Authors: Qadir Abdul , Ahmad Jan , Ali Niaz , Rabbani Malik , Ibrahim Muhammad , Khan Ashtar , Khurshid Haris
Published: February 2018

The 96 genotypes of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (Fenugreek) were estimated
by using Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate Poly Acrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
(SDS-PAGE). The accessions were maintained from diverse ecological areas of
the world. Total seed storage proteins were electrophoresis on 12.5%
polyacrylamide gels. A total of 17 protein bands were detected, of which
seven were highly polymorphic and six were moderate polymorphic and four were
low polymorphic with molecular weight extending from of ~15 to ~180 kDa. The
dendrogram based on similarity matrix using Unweighted Pair Group Method with
Arithmetic Mean (UPGMA) divided all the genotypes into four major clusters
i.e., I, II, III and IV comprising 51, 24, 10 and 11 accessions,
respectively. Although limited genetic diversity was detected amongst known
germplasm but the presence/absence of polymorphic bands revealed a
significant variances among different Trigonella genotypes. The differences
exposed in this project work should be oppressed for the future breeding
prospective of Trigonella genotypes by using other advanced molecular
techniques. The SDS-PAGE per se seems inadequate tool for such kind of
analysis, and may be integrated with other genetic and sequence based
approaches for more precise estimation of the genetic variability within
closely related accessions. Our results provide baseline for obtaining
locally adapted and improved cultivars of fenugreek in Pakistan.
Novel fluorescent sequence-related amplified polymorphism(FSRAP) markers for the construction of a genetic linkage map of wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Zhao Lingbo , Li Zhang , Qu Jipeng , Yu Yan , Lu Lu , Peng Zhengsong , Yang Wuyun , Wei Shuhong , Yang Jun , Yang Zaijun
Published: February 2018

Novel fluorescent sequence-related amplified polymorphism (FSRAP) markers
were developed based on the SRAP molecular marker. Then, the FSRAP markers
were used to construct the genetic map of a wheat (Triticum aestivumL.)
recombinant inbred line population derived from a Chuanmai 42?Chuannong 16
cross. Reproducibility and polymorphism tests indicated that the FSRAP
markers have repeatability and better reflect the polymorphism of wheat
varieties compared with SRAP markers. A total of 430 polymorphic loci between
Chuanmai 42 and Chuannong 16 were detected with 189 FSRAP primer
combinations. A total of 281 FSARP markers and 39 SSR markers re classified
into 20 linkage groups. The maps spanned a total length of 2499.3cM with an
average distance of 7.81cM between markers. A total of 201 markers were
mapped on the B genome and covered a distance of 1013cM. On the A genome, 84
markers were mapped and covered a distance of 849.6cM. On the D genome,
however, only 35 markers were mapped and covered a distance of 636.7cM. No
FSRAP markers were distributed on the 7D chromosome. The results of the
present study revealed that the novel FSRAP markers can be used to generate
dense, uniform genetic maps of wheat.
Gene expression in response to Cotton Leaf Curl Virus infection in Gossypium hirsutum under variable environmental conditions
Authors: Rehman Iqra , Aftab Beenish , Bilal Sarwar , Rashid Bushra , Ali Qurban , Umair Majid , Hassan Sameera , Azam Ali , Ahmad Nasir , Saleem Haider , Husnain Tayyab
Published: February 2018

Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CLCuD) is one of the threatening constrains of
cotton production in Pakistan for which no adequate remedy is available until
now. Local variety of Gossypium hirsutum (FH-142) was grown in field and
infected naturally by CLCuV under variable range of temperature and humidity.
Plants showed thickening of veins in lower leaf surface at 34?C and 60%
relative humidity at 15days post infection (dpi) and curling of leaf margins
at 33?C with 58% relative humidity at 30dpi. Remarkable leaf darkening was
observed with reduced boll formation at 45dpi at 26?C and 41% relative
humidity. Enation developed, severe thickening and curling of leaves
intensified and plants showed dwarf growth at 60dpi at 24?C with 52% relative
humidity. PCR amplification of Rep associated gene confirmed the presence of
CLCuD-associated begomovirus in the infected samples. Quantitative RT-PCR
confirmed the amplification and differential expression of a number of
pathogen stress responsive genes at different levels of temperature and
humidity. This observation predicts that Cotton Leaf Curl Virus (CLCuV)
interacts with several host genes that are upregulated to make plants
susceptible or suppress other genes to overcome host defense responses.
Genetic variability of wheat germplasm represented in the south Pannonian region
Authors: Rukavina Ivana , Petrovic Sonja , Cupic Tihomir , Vila Sonja , Guberac Suncica , Drenjancevic Luka
Published: February 2018

In this study, genetic variability was investigated among 50 winter wheat
varieties (Triticum aestivum L.) which are grown in parts of Croatia,
Hungary, Serbia and Slovenia according to 22 morphological characteristics
used for DUS (distinctness, uniformity and stability) testing. The average
Dice similarity coefficient was 0.371. The determined similarity coefficient
was in range 0.083 - 0.776. A significant variability of 6.21% in the
breeding programs according to period was determined as well as significant
variability of 3.10% between breeding programs. The UPGMA clustering divided
investigated varieties into four main clusters. Based on data analysis, most
distant varieties with best morphological characteristics were found which
will provide valuable resource of new parent's combinations in future
breeding programs. This paper also provided valuable assessment of
morphological characteristics to define distinctness criteria in the DUS
examination of wheat.
Identification of MFLP fingerprint for higher seed zinc accumulation in barley DH population
Authors: Sadeghzadeh Behzad , Jamali Seyed , Vafadar-Shamasbi Fatemeh
Published: February 2018

Selection through molecular markers for seed Zn accumulation might be an
efficient complementary breeding tool in barley breeding. To develop a
specific molecular markers, 150 DH lines derived from a cross between Clipper
(low-Zn-accumulator) and Sahara-3771 (high-Zn-accumulator) were screened
under field and glasshouse conditions. Microsatellite-anchored fragment
length polymorphism (MFLP) fingerprint generated by SSR-anchor primer MF128
in combination with AFLP primer MseI-AGA (5?-GATGAGTCCTGAGTAAAGA-3?) was
identified as a candidate marker for tagging seed Zn accumulation gene. The
sequencing of the band showed a marker of 369 bp with the sequence of SSR
anchor primer MF128 and MseI-AGA at the two ends as expected. The MFLP marker
associated with higher seed Zn accumulation has potential to be converted to
a simple, sequence-specific, PCR-based, low-cost marker amenable to large
populations, making it potentially viable for marker-assisted selection in
barley breeding. This marker might be useful in the improvement of barley
productivity and nutritional quality in Zn-deficient environments.
Nucleotide sequence variability analysis of Major Histocompatibility Complex Class II DQA1 gene in Nigerian goats
Authors: Yakubu Abdulmojeed , Salako Adebowale , de Donato , Takeet Michael , Peters Sunday , Okpeku Moses , Wheto Mathew , Imumorin Ikhide
Published: February 2018

Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules loaded with peptides derived
from invading pathogens are recognised by the immune system to produce a
highly effective and specific response against foreign pathogens. A 310-bp
fragment of exon 2 of the MHC Class II DQA1 gene was amplified in 27 animals
made up of three major Nigerian goat breeds [West African Dwarf (WAD), Red
Sokoto (RS) and Sahel (SH)]. Twenty amino acid polymorphic sites were found
in Nigerian goats. Comparison of predicted amino acid residues of DQA1 exon
2 alleles of Nigerian goats with similar alleles from other caprine species
revealed considerable congruence in amino acid substitution pattern. A
significant positive selection signature was detected at the DQA1 locus of
Nigerian goats in that non-synonymous substitutions occurred at a faster
rate compared to synonymous substitutions (dN:dS ratio = 1.28 ;
Z-Statistics= 1.634; P<0.05). The evolutionary tree constructed using UPGMA,
revealed that the southern WAD goat appeared to be more related to the
northern RS than SH goat at the DQA1 locus. It will be interesting
therefore, for future studies to investigate the association of the genetic
variants in DQA1 gene of Nigerian goats with resistance/susceptiblity to
diseases in order to conserve these precious animal genetic resources.
Glutathione S-transferase M1-T1 null genotypes and susceptibility to Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Authors: Moosavi Amin , Forat Yazdi , Dehghan Tezerjani , Sheikhha Mohammad , Hoseini Seyed , Moeininia Fatemeh , Zohal Mahnaz , Mousavi Ali
Published: February 2018

Hodgkin?s Lymphoma (HL) is a heterogeneous malignant disease of lymph node.
The glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) have an important role in the
detoxification of a wide variety of toxins and carcinogens. Studies have
been indicated that genetic variation in the GST gene family may lead to
susceptibility in HL. Hereby, we investigated the association of GSTT1 and
GSTM1 null genotypes with HL in the Iranian population. This case-control
study consisted of 76 patients suffering from HL and 120 healthy individuals
as a control group. Genomic DNA was extracted and genotyping of GSTT1 and
GSTM1 genes for the identification of their null genotypes was carried out
using multiplex PCR method. Our findings indicated that GSTM1 null genotype
is associated with risk of developing HL in our population (P=0.025;
OR=2.00; 95%CI=1.110- 3.602); however, no association was found for GSTT1
null genotype. Our study also showed that the GSTM1 null genotype increased
the risk of disease in the individuals younger than 45 years, and it had a
positive association with low ESR. GSTM1 null genotype may have the key role
in increasing the risk of HL in the Iranian population.
IRAP variability in Prunus domestica (L.) borkh based on Cassandra retrotransposon polymorphism
Authors: Senková Slavomíra , Ziarovská Jana , Fernández Eloy , Boseľová Danka , Bezo Milan
Published: February 2018

Plum species are reported to possess a wide genomic variability and that is
why DNA markers are still actual in the characterization of its germlasm. In
this study, twenty-three genotypes of European plums were assessed for the
amplified length based polymorphism among the retrotransposon Cassandra
insertions in their genomes. The obtained insertional polymorphism caused by
the activity of Cassandra showed regional and pedigree differences in the
analysed accessions of European plums. Two primers were used in analysis. The
first resulted in the amplification in 203 amplicons and the 86.6 %
polymorphism. Two unique fragments were obtained for the Torysa and Podol?nec
varieties using this primer. The second primer resulted in the amplification
in 267 amplicons and 74.2 % polymorphism. Four unique fragments were obtained
for the plum varieties Svestka dom?c?, Cacansk? rann? and Elena. Hierarchical
cluster analysis divided the analysed accessions into the four main clusters.
To show the length polymorphism diferences of the analysed genotypes from
Germany, Slovakia and former Yugoslavia more pecisely, the scattergram for
them was constructed.
Ko Kupe Te Tupuna
Authors: King Henare
Published: February 2018

The book “The Tail of the Fish” was publised in 1968 and written by a Te Aupouri kuia, Matire Kereama (nee: Hoeft) of the far north of Aotearoa, New Zealand. I grew up with this book as my grandmother would read the stories to me at bedtime. Although my comprehension of each story was very vague and unrelatable to my life at that time, today, I find myself totally absorbed by the historical content and knowledge encapsulated in each chapter.

I completed a Masters of Applied Indigenous Knowledge at Te Wananga o Aotearoa in 2017, entitled; Tales of the singing fish: He tangi wairua. I compsed twelve waiata (Maori songs) of which ten of the waiata was information extracted from ten chapters of the book. The other two waiata were composed specifically for my people of the Te Rarawa tribe, namely, Ahipara.

The whakatauki “e kore e ngaro, he takere waka nui” (we will never be lost; we are the hull of a great canoe) demonstrates the amazing srength of the ancient sea voyager “Kupe” who discovered Aotearoa, New Zealand, in the deep South Pacific Ocean, Te Moana nui ā Kiwa.
Te Mere Pounamu
Authors: King Henare
Published: February 2018

The book “The Tail of the Fish” was publised in 1968 and written by a Te Aupouri kuia, Matire Kereama (nee: Hoeft) of the far north of Aotearoa, New Zealand. I grew up with this book as my grandmother would read the stories to me at bedtime. Although my comprehension of each story was very vague and unrelatable to my life at that time, today, I find myself totally absorbed by the historical content and knowledge encapsulated in each chapter.

I completed a Masters of Applied Indigenous Knowledge at Te Wananga o Aotearoa in 2017, entitled; Tales of the singing fish: He tangi wairua. I compsed twelve waiata (Maori songs) of which ten of the waiata was information extracted from ten chapters of the book. The other two waiata were composed specifically for my people of the Te Rarawa tribe, namely, Ahipara.

The great ancestress, Waimirirangi, who is known as ‘Queen of Ngā Puhi’, had seven children from whom the northern Māori tribes are descended.
Te Korowai
Authors: King Henare
Published: February 2018

The book “The Tail of the Fish” was publised in 1968 and written by a Te Aupouri kuia, Matire Kereama (nee: Hoeft) of the far north of Aotearoa, New Zealand. I grew up with this book as my grandmother would read the stories to me at bedtime. Although my comprehension of each story was very vague and unrelatable to my life at that time, today, I find myself totally absorbed by the historical content and knowledge encapsulated in each chapter.

I completed a Masters of Applied Indigenous Knowledge at Te Wananga o Aotearoa in 2017, entitled; Tales of the singing fish: He tangi wairua. I compsed twelve waiata (Maori songs) of which ten of the waiata was information extracted from ten chapters of the book. The other two waiata were composed specifically for my people of the Te Rarawa tribe, namely, Ahipara.

After an important ceremony held at Pawarenga in 1963, everybody returned to the marae, where a feast had been prepared and then entered the meeting-house for discussions and farewells. One of the elders asked the owner of the korowai (feathered cloaks) to bring them from the base of a monument and place them in the centre of the hall for discussion.
Diagnostic Value of IgA antiVCA Epstein-Barr Antibody in Nasophryngeal Carcinoma
Authors: Tambunan Betty Agustina , . Aryati , Nafika Windu
Published: February 2018

Early diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is difficult, so most patients arrived already in an advanced stage. The biopsyas the gold standard for the diagnosis of NPC at an early stage also have limitations. Epstein-Barr virus as the cause of NPC is pavingthe way for early diagnosis was through serological method. The purpose of this study is to know the diagnostic value of IgA antiviralcapsid antigen (VCA) Epstein-Barr antibody for NPC by analyzing it. The samples were NPC patients and others whome have head-neckmalignancies arrived in the Oncology Outpatient Clinic, Dr. Soetomo Hospital. Their sera were examined for IgA antiVCA Epstein-Barrantibody using ELISA method and then analyzed for its diagnostic value using the 2x2 table with a 95% confidence interval. IgA antiVCAcutoff was determined by ROC. The results show that the diagnostic value of IgA antiVCA Epstein-Barr antibody have the sensitivityand specificity around 93.3% and 93.8%, respectively. Positive predict value was 96.6%% and the negative one was 88.2%, while thediagnostic efficiency was 93.5%. The positive likelihood ratio was 14.9 times and the negative was only 0.07. The cut off value of IgAantiVCA according ROC was 13.45 U/mL with AUC 97.9%. Based on this study, can be concluded that IgA antiVCA Epstein-Barr antibodyshowed an excellent validity in supporting the diagnosis of NPC. However, the researchers needed further research to know the obtainableearly stage of NPC.
DETEKSI ANTIBODI MULTIPEL HEPATITIS C DALAM DARAH DONOR
Authors: Permatasari Ranti , Aryati Aryati , Arifah Budi
Published: February 2018

Hepatitis C (HCV) infection could be spread by blood transfusion. Screening of HCV in donor blood could prevent HCV infection to the recipient. HCV antibody test using rapid test of multiple antibody detection by immunochromatography method is an easy and rapid test that could detect four HCV antibodies separately. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of antibody HCV using multiple antibody detection rapid test in diagnosing HCV infection. This was an analytical observational study with a cross sectional design. The samples consisted of 42 donors’ blood serum from the Surabaya Branch of the Indonesian Red Cross which underwent HCV infection test using ELISA method. The samples were then tested using PCR HCV RNA as the gold standard and antibody HCV multiple antibodydetection rapid test The diagnostic value of HCV antibody test using multiple antibody detection rapid test by immunochromatography method showed a diagnostic sensitivity of 100%, diagnostic specificity of 75%, positive predictive value of 66.7% and negative predictive value of 100%, a diagnostic efficiency of 83.3%, with a positive probability ratio of 4 times. The most often positive antibody pattern was four (4) positive antibodies (core protein, NS3, NS4 and NS5). Core protein (CP) and NS3 were the most often positive antibodies. Based on this study result, the HCV antibody test using multiple antibody detection rapid test by immunochromatography method has a good diagnostic value.
OXIDIZED-LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN DAN DERAJAT STENOSIS PENYAKIT JANTUNG KORONER
Authors: Sutamti Sutamti , P Purwanto A , Tjahjati MI.
Published: February 2018

Coronary artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. Ox-LDL plays a role in atherosclerosis causing coronary artery stenosis. There are differences in the research results on the relationship of ox-LDL levels and stenosis level of coronary arteryin patients with CAD. The aim of this study was to know the correlation between ox-LDL and stenosis level of coronary artery in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). An observational study with cross sectional analytic approach was conducted on 37 patients with CAD who underwent coronary angiography in the Dr. Kariadi General Hospital and Telogorejo Hospital of Semarang, taken consecutively during Febuary up to April 2014. The Ox-LDL levels were determined by sandwich ELISA and the stenosis levels were determined by coronary angiography. The data were analyzed by non-parametric Spearman correlation test. Median of ox-LDL level in CAD patients was 1666.8(846.15; 3324) pg/mL. The median of stenosis level was 80 (30;90)%. There was a significant correlation of ox-LDL level and stenosis level (r=0.358; p=0.03) in CAD patients. Based on this study there was a weak positive correlation between ox-LDL level and stenosis level in CAD patients
RERATA VOLUME TROMBOSIT DAN AGGREGASI TROMBOSIT DI DIABETES MELITUS TIPE 2
Authors: Nasution Malayana Rahmita , Aman Adi Koesoema , Lindarto Dharma
Published: February 2018

Diabetes mellitus patients often have hypercoagulable blood, as evidenced by the increased coagulation, impaired fibrinolysis, endothelial dysfunction and platelet hyperactivity. Hyperactive platelet is the major determinant of pro thrombotic state in DM. By assessing the MPV and platelet aggregation, which is a marker of platelet activity, in patients with type 2 DM, it is expected to help the prediction of acute events. This research is aimed to know the differences of MPV and the aggregation of platelet between poor glycemic control as well as good the control group in type 2 DM patients. This study was conducted in cross sectional method using 22 people with good glycemic control and 28 people with poor one (glycemic control) from June to August 2013. Fasting blood samples were analyzed for CBC, HbA1c, TG and platelet aggregation. MPV and platelet aggregation value were compared between groups using independent t-test. Based on this study, there is no significant difference in MPV and platelet aggregation between groups (p=0.598, p=0.464 (1 μM), p=0.868 (2 μM), p=0.984 (5 μM), p=0.401 (10 μM)). Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) correlate significantly with platelet aggregation at 1 μM and 5μM ADP concentration in good glycemic control group (r=0.591; p=0.004 at 1 μM ADP and r=0.521; p=0.013 at 5 μM ADP). Mean platelet volume correlate significantly with the platelet aggregation at 2 μM ADP and the concentration in poor glycemic control group (r=0.405; p=0.033). There are no significant differences in MPV and platelet aggregation between groups, but there is a significant correlation between them (MPV and platelet aggregation) in the good glycemic control of the type 2 DM group
Studi Standarisasi Radioterapi Cobalt-60 Terhadap Kuantitas Sel Darah Pada Penderita Kanker Serviks (Cancer Cervics) Di Rsup Sanglah Denpasar
Authors: Oeta Ulan Retianingsih , Sutapa Gusti Ngurah , Sudarsana Wayan Balik
Published: February 2018

After doing research with Title Study of Cobalt-60 radiotherapy Standards Against Quantity Blood Cells In Patients with Cervical Cancer (Cancer Cervics) at Sanglah Hospital in Denpasar. This study uses secondary data such as a complete blood from each patient with cervical cancer in 2015 that radiotherapy with fractionation method. The amount of patient data used in this study is 5 pieces. The quantity of blood cells that are analyzed include RBC, HGB, WBC and WBC Components (LY, EO, EO, BA, NE, MO). Fractionation dose is 800-5800cGy. The results of data analysis showed that each blood cell components are still within the range of 2-50%, so a method of radiotherapy is still fit for use.
ANALISIS PENGARUH LEVERAGE, PROFITABILITY, DAN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP TERHADAP PENGUNGKAPAN INFORMASI TANGGUNG JAWAB SOSIAL PERUSAHAAN (CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY)
Authors: Handoyo Sigit , Jakasurya Tito
Published: February 2018

Corporate Social Responsibility is defined as the voluntary activities undertaken by a company to operate in economic, social and environmentally sustainable manner. It's based on Pasal 74 Undang-Undang Perseroan Terbatas No. 40 Tahun 2007. The research aimed to analyze the factors influencing disclosure level of corporate social responsibility at mining sector that listed at Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) period 2013-2014. In this research caracteristics of the company are consisting of leverage, profitability, and foreign ownership. The population taken in this research was all companies at mining sector that listed in IDX from 2013 to 2014. The method of data analisys was linear regression analisys with SPSS 20. Multiple linear regression analysis technique that used in this research to determine the effect of leverage, profitability and foreign ownership to Corporate Social Responsibility disclosure. Index of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is measured with company's indicators disclosed by the number of indicator is set on G4 by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Leverage is defined by debt to asset ratio (DAR), profitability is defined by return on assets (ROA), and foreign ownership is defined by the amount of foreign ownership divided by number of outstanding shares. The result of this research showed that leverage and profitability have a positive and significant effect on the CSR disclosure, while the foreign ownership have no effect on CSR disclosure at the mining companies in Indonesia.
The Reasonable Person for Our Time for Reasonableness in a Heterogeneous Society
Authors: Divakaran Ceilia
Published: February 2018

The cases of Bugmy and Munda decided by the High Court in 2013 raised the impact of social deprivation on Aboriginal defendants, in that it mars the development of an individual exposed to alcohol and alcohol-fuelled violence, and that full weight must be given to this in sentencing considerations. This significant legal precedent, in the backdrop of Aboriginal over-representation in the criminal justice system, invites the question of the relevance of the characterisation of the reasonable man in the law of provocation and delivery of equal justice, in a culturally heterogeneous society such as Australia. The case for constructing a contemporary reasonable man, clothed in Aboriginal identity, for equitable sentencing outcomes for Aboriginal defendants is explored.
Diseño e implementación de algoritmo para el procesamiento de imágenes en sistemas embebidos
Authors: Salgado Patrón José , Vásquez Díaz Luis , Vidal Solano Mauricio
Published: February 2018

En este articulo se presenta el diseño y la implementacion de un sistema de reconocimiento de colores, deteccion de bordes y seguimiento de color rojo por medio de un algoritmo de vision artificial, para lograr esto se tiene en cuenta que el hardware usado sera un sistema embebido de bajo costo  y facil adquisicion, en este caso se utilizaranla FPGA SPARTAN 3AN  y la RASPBERRY PI, el lenguaje de programacion usado para la creacion de algoritmos es VHDL en la FPGA y PYTHON en  el caso de la RASPBERRY PI. En el proceso de adquirir las imágenes se necesitan 2 tipos de camaras, su principal caracteristica es la compatibilidad con los sistemas  embebidos usados. Una vez adquirida la imagen se aplican tecnicas de umbralizacion y segmentacion, de los diferentes metodos existentes se toman en cuenta el gradiente y el operador sobel. Para poder ver los resultados en ambos casos se usan los puertos que cada una de las tarjetas presenta, en el caso de la FPGA se configura la salida de video VGA y se conecta un monitor a dicha salida, y en el caso de la tarjeta RASPBERRY PI se tienen varios puertos para mostrar el resultado, se puede acceder a la interfaz grafica de la tarjeta mediante un puerto HDMI; puerto Ethernet y puerto RCA.
Cálculos del Equilibrio Líquido-Vapor con la Ecuación de Estado PC-SAFT Aplicados a Sistemas de Hidrocarburos
Authors: Pinzón Torres Carmen , Valderrama Meneses Frank , Vélez Cortes Juan
Published: February 2018

Las ecuaciones de estado (EOS) son una herramienta valiosa en la industria petrolera; la más utilizada en el cálculo de las propiedades termodinámicas y el comportamiento de fases en los sistemas de hidrocarburos han sido las EOS cubicas, pero los resultados no son los adecuados para mezclas polidispersas y fluidos que se asocian como es el caso de los asfaltenos presentes en el crudo. Ha surgido una  nueva generación de ecuaciones de estado que considera las asociaciones moleculares como la EOS PC-SAFT (Perturbed-Chain Statistical Associating Fluid Theory). Con base en esta ecuación se calculó el factor de compatibilidad Z tanto para la fase liquida como para la fase gaseosa de un crudo; los valores obtenidos se utilizaron en el cálculo de la presión onset; además se calculó la densidad del crudo a las condiciones dadas. La validación del resultado de la presión onset se hizo con el simulador CMG, obteniéndose resultados satisfactorios.
Estado del arte de los canales que sigue el agua en una cuenca
Authors: Izquierdo Bautista Jaime
Published: February 2018

Los procesos de lluvia escorrentía son muy importantes en las cuencas. Determinar cuáles son los canales que sigue el agua en la cuenca, ayuda a entender su dinámica. Fenómenos como la condensación por niebla, el agua capturada por el follaje, la infiltración en el suelo, la percolación, los aportes de las aguas subterráneas a los canales o ríos hacen parte de los diversos elementos que forman parte de la cuenca. Determinar los tiempos de tránsito, que factores intervienen en su determinación, que metodologías actualmente se utilizan hacen parte de los cometarios de este artículo. Con la ayuda de trazadores químicos, la toma de datos reales y software desarrollado para este fin se pueden hacer predicciones del comportamiento de las cuencas.
Attitudes towards mathematics at secondary level: Development and structural validation of the Scale for Assessing Attitudes towards Mathematics in Secondary Education (SATMAS)
Authors: Yáñez-Marquina Lara , Villardón-Gallego Lourdes
Published: February 2018

Introduction. In secondary education, students’ low achievement and engagement in mathematics are closely related to their attitudes towards the subject. Despite the international body of research, an exhaustive literature review of the existing instruments for measuring it draws attention to the inconsistency in the definition and corresponding factor structure for the construct attitudes towards mathematics. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to develop and validate an instrument for measuring secondary students’ attitudes towards mathematics based on a preliminary detailed theoretical framework.Method. The sample comprised 792 students, with an average age of 13.96 (SD = 1.09) years, from Biscay (Basque Country Autonomous Region, Spain). Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to test the theoretical proposed non-hierarchical structure, consisting of three first-order factors (student’s math self-concept, perceived usefulness of mathematics and interest for mathematics).Results. The results largely confirmed that this model showed a good fit to the data. Internal consistency, discriminant validity and criterion-related validity tests yielded good Cronbach’s alpha coefficients, strong correlations between the proposed dimensions and moderately positive correlation scores between attitudes towards mathematics and students’ mathematical performance measured with a math achievement test developed ad-hoc.Discussion. The resulting 19-item scale may represent a psychometrically sound instrument both for research purposes and for educational interventions. To conclude, the contribution of the present study to the research on attitudes towards mathematics is discussed, and some issues are suggested for future research to address.
Examining the Reggio Emilia Approach: Keys to Understanding Why it Motivates Students
Authors: Gardner Alexa Fraley , Jones Brett D.
Published: February 2018

Because of the success of the Reggio Emilia Approach in early childhood education, it could be useful to researchers and practitioners to identify and explicate components of the approach that make it effective in motivating students. In this paper, we examine the Reggio Emilia Approach through the lens of the MUSIC® Model of Motivation, a model based on key motivation components (i.e., empowerment, usefulness, success, interest, and caring) derived from current research and theory. We explain the connections between the Reggio approach and the MUSIC model using theoretical and practical examples to demonstrate that the success of the Reggio approach is in part due to the manner in which it is consistent with key motivation principles. We believe that educators could assess their own programs to determine whether they could do more to incorporate these motivational components into their educational environment.
Evaluar para el aprendizaje. Evaluación de la comprensión de documentos no escritos
Authors: Alonso-Tapia Jesús , Garrido-Hernansaiz Helena
Published: February 2018

Introducción. Pese a que la comprensión de documentos no escritos (DNE) forma parte del currículo oficial español de Educación Secundaria, no existe investigación respecto a cómo se enseña y evalúa. El principal objetivo de este estudio es analizar cómo los profesores consideran que debe evaluarse esta capacidad para ayudar a decidir qué apoyos dar al alumnado.Método. Se desarrolló en primer lugar un modelo de lo que implica la competencia de comprensión de DNE. A continuación, 148 profesores de Educación Primaria en España diseñaron tareas de evaluación de dos DNE con el fin señalado. Posteriormente, dos jueces evaluaron las tareas propuestas de acuerdo al modelo inicialmente especificado, y se analizó el grado en que la evaluación de los profesores se ajusta al modelo ideal propuesto mediante análisis porcentuales por categorías y un análisis loglineal jerárquico.Resultados. Las evaluaciones de los profesores fueron poco sistemáticas y se ciñeron a tareas de un nivel de complejidad generalmente muy bajo, incluyendo además casi siempre preguntas ambiguas e irrelevantes para identificar la comprensión. Las tareas propuestas por los profesores respondieron a perfiles diferentes, alguno de los cuales se ajusta al modelo ideal propuesto.Conclusión. La formación del profesorado debería introducir cambios curriculares para favorecer la adquisición de la competencia de comprender DNE, especialmente para poder detectar las dificultades de los alumnos y ayudarles a superarlas.
Mejorando la percepción sobre la inteligencia: una intervención breve para alumnos de Educación Secundaria
Authors: Medina-Garrido Elena , León Jaime
Published: February 2018

Introducción. En Educación Secundaria es frecuente encontrarse con alumnos que piensan que tal vez no sean lo suficientemente inteligentes como para superar con éxito esta etapa educativa. Pensar en la inteligencia como algo fijo o modificable influye en el rendimiento académico, por lo que nos preguntamos si una intervención breve puede cambiar las ideas del alumnado sobre su inteligencia. El objetivo principal de esta investigación fue diseñar y analizar la eficacia de una intervención, para que el alumnado piense que la inteligencia no es algo innato e inmodificable, sino que todos tenemos un potencial intelectual y que depende de nosotros mismos trabajar para desarrollarlo.Método. El programa se diseñó siguiendo los principios de las intervenciones breves, y se llevó a cabo con alumnos de 1º de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria. Para analizar su eficacia se realizó un estudio con grupo cuasi-experimental y de cuasi-control, con una evaluación previa y dos posteriores a la intervención.Resultados. Mediante un modelo multinivel se observó que la trayectoria del grupo experimental fue diferente a la del grupo control, obteniendo evidencias de que los alumnos del grupo experimental disminuyeron sus creencias acerca de la inteligencia como algo estable e inmodificable.Discusión y conclusiones. Este trabajo puede servir como punto de partida para que futuros trabajos mejoren el rendimiento académico de una forma sencilla, replicable y fácilmente escalable.
Evaluación del clima familiar creado por la gestión de los problemas de conducta, desde la perspectiva de los hijos
Authors: Cantero-García María , Alonso-Tapia Jesús
Published: February 2018

Introducción. Aunque se conocen las diferentes pautas de actuación que los padres suelen adoptar ante los problemas de conducta de los hijos, no se conoce si interactúan configurando lo que puede considerarse como clima familiar generado por la gestión de los problemas de conducta (CFGC).Método. Para explorar este clima, en el presente estudio se ha desarrollado un cuestionario que recoge cuatro tipos de pautas de actuación: razonamiento vs castigo, estrategias debidas al estrés de los padres, reacción paciente, y estrategias constructivas de tipo positivo, estrategias cuya prevalencia e interacción definen el clima señalado, clima que se evalúa desde la perspectiva de los hijos sobre el mismo (CFGC-H). Un total 819 alumnos completaron el cuestionario. Se realizaron análisis factoriales confirmatorios, de validación cruzada, de fiabilidad y de rutas con variables latentes, utilizando la satisfacción de los hijos como criterio.Resultados. Los resultados apoyan las hipótesis sobre la estructura del cuestionario y su validez predictiva, y sugieren la necesidad de actuar sobre los componentes del CFGC-H a la hora de diseñar intervenciones para mejorar el comportamiento de los hijos.Discusión y conclusiones. Los resultados sugieren que la actitud positiva y la paciencia son factores importantes que contribuyen favorablemente a establecer un clima familiar positivo, en línea con lo encontrado en otras investigaciones. Por otro lado, todas aquellas estrategias de disciplina parental coercitivas como el castigo o las estrategias que contribuyen al aumento del estrés se asocian de forma negativa al clima familiar.
Análisis de la estructura IRE/F, en exposiciones del alumno durante prácticas de enfermería, con SDIS-GSEQ
Authors: Ruiz Carrillo Edgardo , Bravo Sánchez Luisa , Meraz Martínez Samuel , Cruz González José Luiz
Published: February 2018

Introducción. En las prácticas clínicas de enfermería donde un alumno expone el tema de la clase, la manera en la que el discurso da lugar tiene una formación compleja que lo coloca en una posición de sujeto activo, pero siempre bajo la coordinación del profesor. Las demostraciones y actividades que realice el alumno expositor en la práctica implican secuencias de instrucciones guiadas por el discurso, así como metodologías de enseñanza empleadas por el docente, pero transmitidas a través de éste, lo cual es relevante debido a que su acción dentro de la clase le vuelve un elemento dinámico de interacción entre los docentes y alumnos. El objetivo de la presente investigación fue analizar las secuencias discursivas del expositor mediante el software SDIS-GSEQ para entender su participación en clase.Método. Los participantes fueron estudiantes de segundo semestre, estudiantes de octavo semestre como practicantes, y una maestra, todos ellos pertenecientes a la carrera de licenciado de enfermería de la FESI-UNAM. Las clases fueron grabadas, y posteriormente la información fue analizada aplicando el software SDIS-GSEQ con base en un sistema de categorías discursivas.Resultados. Los resultados obtenidos muestran al expositor actuando de tres formas diferentes: como experto al enseñar a los alumnos, como aprendiz al ser enseñado por la maestra y los practicantes, y como un igual entre alumnos.Discusión y conclusiones. Se concluye que el expositor puede actuar como un agente de mediación de conocimientos con el alumno, o de prevención de la interacción discursiva entre el docente y sus alumnos por medio de generar monólogos discretos entre expertos.
Game-like Tablet Assessment of Approaches to Learning: Assessing Mastery Motivation and Executive Functions
Authors: Józsa Krisztián , Barrett Karen Caplovitz , Morgan George A.
Published: February 2018

Introduction. School readiness predicts both school and life success, so measuring it effectively is extremely important. Current school readiness tests focus on pre-academic skills; however, mastery motivation (MM: persistent, focus on trying to do a task) and executive functions (EF: planful self-control) are also crucial.Method. The purpose of the paper is to give an overview of a new, computer-based assessment of MM and EF.Results. We have developed a game-like, computer-based assessment for 3 to 8 year-old children, of MM, EF, and recognition of numbers and letters. The new measures are appropriate for both Hungarian and American cultures. They were engaging for children of this age, and preliminary evidence suggests that they are reliable and valid.Conclusion. The new tasks can be part of assessments of school readiness, and would be useful for school practice as well as researchers. The tasks ascertain the extent to which observed deficits in pre-academic domains are due to MM or EF difficulties. The results will contribute to the development of individualized intervention.
Resultados preliminares del método RULER en la inteligencia emocional y el compromiso laboral de profesores Españoles
Authors: Castillo-Gualda Ruth , García Valme , Pena Mario , Galán Arturo , Brackett Marc A.
Published: February 2018

Introducción. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el impacto de un programa de educación socio-emocional, el método RULER, en Inteligencia emocional como habilidad, evaluada por el test de inteligencia emocional Mayer-Salovey-Caruso (MSCEIT), así como en el compromiso y estrés laboral.Método. Participaron en el mismo dos escuelas privadas de la Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid (España). Una vez que las escuelas fueron asignadas a la condición experimental o control aleatoriamente, un total de cincuenta y cuatro profesores participaron en la presente investigación, grupo RULER (n= 32), grupo control (n= 22).Resultados. El análisis multivariado de covarianza (MANCOVA) reveló que tras 24 horas de formación repartidas a lo largo de tres meses, el grupo RULER obtuvo resultados significativamente mejores en las habilidades de percepción, comprensión y regulación emocional, así como en variables relacionadas con la satisfacción y compromiso en su trabajo docente, en comparación con el grupo control.Discusión y conclusiones. Estos hallazgos amplían la literatura sobre el impacto de los programas científicos en el desarrollo de los recursos personales, así como la competencia social y emocional en población adulta. El artículo también discute las implicaciones prácticas y líneas futuras de la intervención socio-emocional en población adulta, para el desarrollo de habilidades personales y profesionales, como factores clave para una óptima labor docente.
Teacher’s Classroom Management Behavior and Students’ Classroom Misbehavior: A Study with 5th through 9th - Grade Students
Authors: Lopes João , Silva Elisabete , Oliveira Célia , Sass Daniel , Martin Nancy
Published: February 2018

Introduction. Classroom misbehavior is a major source of classroom-wasted time and a situation that negatively interferes with students’ opportunity to learn.Method. The present study investigated the relation between 5th through 9th grade perceived Portuguese teacher’s classroom management, teacher’s perceived time spend with misbehavior, teacher’s self-efficacy, and teacher’s perceived classroom misbehavior. A conditional process analysis of the relation between teacher’s classroom management and teacher’s perceived classroom misbehavior with mediator and moderator variables was tested.Results. Generically the results show that (1) teachers who perceive themselves as more controllers of students’ behaviors tend to perceive less misbehavior in the classroom; (2) that both teacher’s self-efficacy efficacy (TSE) and time spent with classroom misbehavior (TSMisb) are better predictors of classroom misbehavior than the classroom behavior management style; (3) both TSE and TSMisb fully mediate the relation between classroom management style and classroom perceived misbehavior.Discussion and Conclusion. Teachers must, therefore, learn the specific behaviors that more likely optimize the available instructional time and reduce time and energy wasted with students’ misbehavior.