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FAKTOR KOGNITIF DAN NON-KOGNITIF PADA SELEKSI MAHASISWA BARU SEBAGAI PREDIKTOR TERHADAP PRESTASI AKADEMIK
Authors: Permatasari Tissa Octavira
Published: September 2016

Proses penerimaan mahasiswa baru di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati (FK Unswagati) lebih menekankan pada hasil tes seleksi akademik sebagai faktor kognitif, sedangkan faktor non-kognitif kurang diperhitungkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis faktor kognitif dan non-kognitif pada seleksi mahasiswa baru sebagai prediktor prestasi akademik. Metode yang digunakan adalah potong lintang dengan sampel total berjumlah 97 orang terdiri dari mahasiswa angkatan 2009 dan 2010. Prestasi akademik diukur melalui IPK S.ked, rerata nilai blok, dan Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) komprehensif. Tes seleksi akademik memiliki hubungan yang bermakna (r=0,40) dan mempengaruhi IPK sebesar 16% dan nilai blok sebesar 11,9%, sedangkan tes seleksi akademik tidak berhubungan secara bermakna dengan nilai OSCE komprehensif. Karakteristik psikologi tidak memiliki hubungan yang bermakna dengan ketiga variabel prestasi akademik, tetapi motivasi dan strategi belajar menunjukkan pengaruh terhadap IPK sebesar 19,3% dan 30,6%. Maka, tes seleksi akademik memiliki predictive validity terhadap prestasi akademik, dan karakteristik psikologi dapat meningkatkan kekuatan prediksi terhadap prestasi akademik.Kata kunci: prestasi akademik, non-kognitif, kognitif, predictive validity COGNITIVE AND NON-COGNITIVE FACTOR IN STUDENT ADMISSION AS PREDICTOR OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTAbstractThe admission process at FM SGJU is more emphasis on academic test results, whereas non-cognitive factors are still underestimated. The aim of this study is to analyze the cognitive and non-cognitive factors in the admission process of new student as predictor of academic achievement. The research method was cross sectional. The total sample consist of 97 students of batch 2009 and 2010. Academic achievement was measured through the GPA, average block grade, and comprehensive OSCE score. Academic test has significant correlation (r=0,40) and affects 16% of the GPA and 11,9% of average block grade, while the test was not significantly associated with comprehensive OSCE score. Psychological characteristics have no significant association with the academic achievement, in the other hand motivation and learning strategies show the effect on the GPA amounted to 19,3% and 30,6%. Academic test on the admission process has predictive validity for academic achievement and psychological characteristics can improve the predictive power of academic achievement.Keywords: academic achievement, non-cognitive, cognitive, predictive validity
PENGEMBANGAN TES BERPIKIR KRITIS DENGAN PENDEKATAN ITEM RESPONSE THEORY
Authors: Fajrianthi Fajrianthi , Hendriani Wiwin , Septarini Berlian Gressy
Published: September 2016

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan sebuah alat ukur (tes) berpikir kritis yang valid dan reliabel untuk digunakan, baik dalam lingkup pendidikan maupun kerja di Indonesia. Tahapan penelitian dilakukan berdasarkan tahap pengembangan tes menurut Hambleton dan Jones (1993). Kisi-kisi dan pembuatan butir didasarkan pada konsep dalam tes Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGCTA). Pada WGCTA, berpikir kritis terdiri dari lima dimensi yaitu Inference, Recognition Assumption, Deduction, Interpretation dan Evaluation of arguments. Uji coba tes dilakukan pada 1.453 peserta tes seleksi karyawan di Surabaya, Gresik, Tuban, Bojonegoro, Rembang. Data dikotomi dianalisis dengan menggunakan model IRT dengan dua parameter yaitu daya beda dan tingkat kesulitan butir. Analisis dilakukan dengan menggunakan program statistik Mplus versi 6.11 Sebelum melakukan analisis dengan IRT, dilakukan pengujian asumsi yaitu uji unidimensionalitas, independensi lokal dan Item Characteristic Curve (ICC). Hasil analisis terhadap 68 butir menghasilkan 15 butir dengan daya beda yang cukup baik dan tingkat kesulitan butir yang berkisar antara –4 sampai dengan 2.448. Sedikitnya jumlah butir yang berkualitas baik disebabkan oleh kelemahan dalam menentukan subject matter experts di bidang berpikir kritis dan pemilihan metode skoring.Kata kunci: Pengembangan tes, berpikir kritis, item response theory DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING TEST UTILISING ITEM RESPONSE THEORYAbstractThe present study was aimed to develop a valid and reliable instrument in assesing critical thinking which can be implemented both in educational and work settings in Indonesia. Following the Hambleton and Jones’s (1993) procedures on test development, the study developed the instrument by employing the concept of critical thinking from Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGCTA). The study included five dimensions of critical thinking as adopted from the WGCTA: Inference, Recognition Assumption, Deduction, Interpretation dan Evaluation of arguments. 1453 respondents from Surabaya, Gresik, Tuban, Bojonegoro and Rembang were used for trailing the test. The dichotomous data were analized using the Item Response Theory with two parameter logistic model using statistical program Mplus ver. 6.11. Several assumptions were tested prior the IRT analysis; the test of unidimensionality, local independency and Item Characteristic Curve (ICC). Amongst 68 items only 15 items had good discrimination parameter. Difficulty item level ranged from – 4.95 to 2.448. The study was limited in producing high number of qualified items due to its failure in finding subject matter experts in critical thinking area and inadequate choice in scoring method.Keywords: test development, critical thinking, Item response theory
PEMETAAN MUTU PAUD FULLDAY UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS LAYANAN DAN KELEMBAGAAN PROGRAM PAUD
Authors: Fauziah Puji Yanti , Sugito Sugito
Published: September 2016

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) memetakan Program PAUD fullday; (2) menghasilkan rekomendasi penyelenggaraan PAUD fullday. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah survei. Penentuan lembaga yang dijadikan sampel dilakukan secara acak sejumlah 23 lembaga se-DIY. Adapun hasil penelitiannya: 1) Standar pencapaian perkembangan anak sudah baik tetapi hasil capaian perkembangan baru hasil observasi dan penilaian kegiatan pagi sampai siang dan belum dilakukan terintegrasi dan holistik sepanjang hari; (2) rekomendasi dalam penyelenggaraan Program PAUD fullday adalah: (a) diperlukan kurikulum model pembelajaran yang holistik dalam arti menstimulasi seluruh aspek perkembangan anak dari pagi sampai sore; (b) diperlukan model penilaian yang integratif dari pagi sampai sore dari keseluruhan aktivitas anak, dan (c) pentingnya pemberdayaan orang tua dalam pembelajaran fullday dan lembaga telah melakukan pemberdayaan dengan baik.Kata kunci: PAUD fullday, kualitas layanan dan kelembagaan THE QUALITY MAPPING OF FULL DAY ECD FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SERVICE AND INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS ECDAbstractThis research aims to: (1) mapping the full day early childhood program; (2) Recommendation implementation of full day early childhood education. The method used in this research is the survey. Determination institution randomized sample number 23 taken from the early childhood institutions throughout the District. The description of the implementation of full day early childhood are: 1 Achievement standard child development has been good but the results of the achievements of the new developments on the observation and assessment of activities in the morning until noon, has not carried out an integrated and holistic throughout the day. recommendations for the implementation of full day early childhood program; (a) required a holistic learning model in the sense of stimulating all aspects of child development from morning till evening; (b) assessment of the achievement of the child’s development has not been documented in a neat necessitating a thorough assessment model of the overall activity of the child; (c) the importance of empowering parents in a full day of learning , and institutions have to empower parents with the goodKeywords: full day early childhood , quality of service and institutional
EKSPLORASI PERMASALAHAN DALAM IMPLEMENTASI COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION DI FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN
Authors: Meidianawaty Vivi , Widyandana Widyandana , Kristina Tri Nur
Published: September 2016

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi permasalahan-permasalahan yang dapat ditemukan saat implementasi Community-based Education (CBE) di fakultas kedokteran. Pendekatan kualitatif eksplorasi dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi permasalahan yang sering ditemui dalam implementasi program CBE. Pengumpulan data dilakukan di fakultas kedokteran negeri dan swasta dengan evaluasi dokumen, wawancara semistruktur, dan observasi. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah program CBE yang tidak menetapkan tujuan pembelajaran bersifat generik, kurang melibatkan peran aktif masyarakat dalam kegiatan pembelajaran mahasiswa, kebutuhan masyarakat yang jarang teridentifikasi, dan tidak adanya program yang berkelanjutan dapat menyebabkan kejenuhan masyarakat atau kegagalan program CBE mencapai tujuannya.Kata kunci: community-based education, implementasi, masalah, metode berkelanjutann EXPLORATION OF PROBLEMS IN COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION IN THE FACULTY OF MEDICINEAbstractThere were sereval problems in the implementation of Community-based Education CBE that need to be further explored. Exploratory qualitative approach was carried out to identify problems that were often encountered. Data collection was conducted in Public Medical School and Private Medical School by using document evaluation, semi-structured interviews, and observation. The conclusion of this study is CBE program that does not set the generic learning objectives, less involvement of the community active participation, the needs of community who are rarely identified, and the absence of a sustainable program can lead to saturation of the CBE program or failure to achieve its objectives.Keywords: community-based education, implementation, problems, sustainable methods
PENGEMBANGAN INSTRUMEN DIAGNOSTIK KOGNITIF PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPA DI SMP
Authors: Prihatni Yuli , Kumaidi Kumaidi , Mundilarto Mundilarto
Published: September 2016

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) menghasilkan instrumen diagnostik kognitif pada mata pelajaran IPA materi kalor berdasarkan learning continuum, (2) menemukan karakteristik instrumen diagnostik kognitif pada mata pelajaran IPA materi kalor, berdasarkan learning continuum. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode pengembangan tes diagnostik. Penelitian didahului dengan penyusunan learning continum, kisi-kisi tes, hierarki materi prasyarat dan spesifikasi item pada materi IPA konsep kalor yang ditelaah melalui Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Uji coba dilaksanakan dengan subjek uji sebanyak 484 siswa kelas VII SMP di Kabupaten Sleman. Seleksi butir tes untuk mendapatkan fit tes menggunakan program Quest dan Program M Plus untuk uji kecocokan/kesesuaian model atribut dengan matriks Q. Hasil penelitian menunjukan: (1) instrumen yang berhasil dikembangkan berbentuk tes pilihan ganda dengan alasan, berjumlah 28 butir soal dan menghasilkan tujuh Q matrik; (2) analisis dengan program Quest diperoleh butir fit dengan model dan program M Plus menemukan besarnya probabilitas pada setiap latent class pada tujuh Q matriks yang tersusun.Kata kunci: instrumen, diagnostik kognitif, IPA DEVELOPING THE INSTRUMENTS OF COGNITIVE DIAGNOSTIC FOR SCIENCE SUBJECT IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLAbstractThe study aimed at: (1) producing cognitive diagnostic instruments for science subjects of heat topic based on learning continuum (2) finding the characteristics of the instrument developed The method used in this research is the development of diagnostic tests. The research was preceded by the preparation of learning continuum, test blueprint , hierarchy of prerequisite materials and test specification on materials of science concept which were examined through Focus Group Discussion (FGD).The test trial was implemented with 484 students of class VII SMP in Sleman as subjects. Selection of test items to get fit tests used Quest program and M Plus program to test the suitability/fitness model with the attribute matrix Q. The results show: (1) the instruments developed in the form of a multiple choice test with reason, totaling 28 items and seven Q matrix; (2) analysis using Quest program finds item fit with the model ,and program M Plus find the probability in each latent class on seven Q matrix composed.Keywords: instruments, cognitive diagnostic, science
Investment component in bim implementation projects
Authors: Bachurina Svetlana Samuilovna , Golosova Tat’yana Sergeevna
Published: September 2016

This article considers building information modeling (BIM) maturity levels as an ability to operate BIM technology both at an individual project and across the enterprise. The main indicator of BIM implementation maturity is the level of technological and organizational changes in a company. 3 levels of BIM maturity according to BIM Task Group are shown. This article shows some basic criteria of effective BIM-technology implementation. The core transformation is process reengineering, which gives a vector to all subsequent changes including conversion of organizational structure and material and technical equipment. In this regard, the early stages of BIM implementation major cost falls on process reengineering, especially on the transition from CAD to BIM. The radical conversion of work processes entails a review of the staff of the company in terms of the structure and qualification. Other types of BIM implementation investments for the subsequent stages of the project consist of the costs on structural changes, staff education, technical provision and infrastructure development. In order to estimate the investment in the process of implementing BIM all of the costs must be presented in monetary equivalent. This process is complicated by the necessity of converting high-quality information and time parameters, so it is advisable to appeal to the expert evaluation of the data. In addition to monetary costs of the implementation process there are some immeasurable ones. It is vital to take into account the losses associated with the absence of employees in the workplace at the time of re-education, as well as the costs of the process of evaluating the effectiveness of BIM.
Perekhozhentsev A.G. Control of thermal resistance of building envelopes according to heat comfort in a premise
Authors: Perekhozhentsev Anatoliy Georgievich
Published: September 2016

Setting standards of thermal resistance of building envelopes is a current task related with energy saving and energy efficiency of building envelopes. The problem of choosing the factor determining the standard thermal resistance also stays current even after updating of the Construction Norms. The author consider the concept of norming the thermal resistance of building envelope, in which the temperature of the inner surface of a building envelope providing comfortable temperature conditions in premises. The main task of an architect, who is designing an energy efficient building envelope is providing comfortable conditions in premises both in cold and warm periods of the year. The temperature of the inner surface of building envelopes should be included into the construction norms as the main criterion providing comfortable air temperature in premises.
Solving geometrically nonlinear tasks of the statics of hinged-rod systems basing on finite element method in the form of classical mixed method
Authors: Ignat’ev Aleksandr Vladimirovich , Ignat’ev Vladimir Aleksandrovich , Onishchenko Ekaterina Valer’evna
Published: September 2016

The most widely used numerical method used in linear calculation of building structures is finite element method in traditional form of displacements. Different software is developed on its basis. Though it is only possible to check the certainty of these numerical solutions, especially of non-linear tasks of engineering structures’ deformation by the coincidence of the results obtained by two different methods. The authors solved geometrically nonlinear task of the static deformation of a flat hinged-rod system consisting of five linear elastic rods undergoing great tension-compression strains. The solution was obtained basing on the finite element method in the form of classical mixed method developed by the authors. The set of all equilibrium states of the system, both stable and unstable, and all the limit points were found. The certainty of the solution was approved by the coincidence of the results obtained by other authors basing on traditional finite element method in displacements.
Perspectives of the contemporary usage of circular locomotive depot buildings
Authors: Aksenova Irina Vasil’evna , Naumova Yuliya Igorevna , Gridyushko Vladimir Valentinovich
Published: September 2016

Variants of reshaping the objects of the industrial heritage, including the buildings of transport infrastructure located in central districts of historical towns are analyzed in the article. The evolution of the development of depots for maintaining and repairing the locomotives is represented. The uniqueness of the complex of buildings of Nikolaevskaya Railway in Moscow, an integrated historical and architectural ensemble, is noted. At the present moment one of few preserved buildings is a circular depot in the center of Moscow. The loss of this unique specimen of industrial architecture of the middle of 19th century would be an irreplaceable loss for the cultural heritage of the nation. The only way of its rescue from full destruction is its restoration and inclusion in the contemporary life of the city. The method of possible variants of the contemporary usage of historical building-monuments of the industrial heritage is proposed, which secures their safety on the basis of self-repayment. The preferable variants for reshaping the building of circular depot in Moscow are considered on the basis of qualitative criteria. Keeping in mind the location of the depot near railway stations - the sources of the main contingent being in need of short-term rent - the variant of placing a hotel-touristic center in the depot was chosen. This corresponds to the basic direction of the State Program of the City of Moscow for the period of 2012-2016, which provides the development of the hotel chain at the expense of the reconstruction and the creation of the touristic infrastructure. The authors considered in the article the variant of usage of the depot as a multifunctional hotel complex gives the possibility to solve the problem of shortage of two-stars hotels in the center of Moscow and, what is very important, to preserve the monument in an undistorted appearance.
On the probable and statistical choice of the arrays of representative climatic data
Authors: Samarin Oleg Dmitrievich
Published: September 2016

Currently, the successful development of the construction industry depends on the improved energy performance of buildings, structures and facilities, as well as on the quality assurance of the indoor climate. The problem of feasibly more accurate estimation of energy consumption by heating systems in buildings is a very high-priority task now because of the decrease of energy and fuel sources and because of actualization of building standards in the Russian Federation. That’s why it is very important to find simple but enough accurate dependences between the climatic parameters in the heating season of the year. The modern principles accepted in Russia and European countries for the selection of the design climate information for the design of building envelopes and systems to ensure building microclimate are considered. Shortcomings of the methods, including the concept of “typical year”, are shown and the advantages of generating climate data arrays programmatically with the use of a pseudorandom number generator are described. The comparison of the results of the calculation of non-stationary thermal regime of a ventilated room is presented using numerical modeling with daily average temperature of the external air during the month, according to climate data and the results of software generation. The principal coincidence of the statistical distribution of outdoor temperatures and the behavior of indoor air temperature on both options and the possibility of implementation of probabilistic-statistical principle of climatic data for some calculations relating to outdoor enclosures and thermal regime of the building are shown. The obtained model is easy to use in the engineering practice especially during preliminary calculations. The presentation is illustrated with numerical and graphical examples.
Grid convergence study of a cyclone separator using different mesh structures
Authors: Oliveira R.A.F. , Justi G.H. , Lopes G.C.
Published: September 2016

In a cyclone design, pressure drop and collection efficiency are two important performance parameters to estimate its implementation viability. The optimum design provides higher efficiencies and lower pressure drops. In this paper, a grid independence study was performed to determine the most appropriate mesh to simulate the two-phase flow in a Stairmand cyclone. Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) tools were used to simulate the flow in an Eulerian-Lagrangian approach. Two different mesh structure, one with wall-refinement and the other with regular elements, and several mesh sizes were tested. The grid convergence index (GCI) method was applied to evaluate the result independence. The CFD model results were compared with empirical correlations from bibliography, showing good agreement. The wall-refined mesh with 287 thousand elements obtained errors of 9.8% for collection efficiency and 14.2% for pressure drop, while the same mesh, with regular elements, obtained errors of 8.7% for collection efficiency and 0.01% for pressure drop.
Solubility and degradation of paracetamol in subcritical water
Authors: Emire Zuhal , Yabalak Erdal , Görmez Özkan , Gizir Murat
Published: September 2016

In this study, solubility and degradation of paracetamol were examined using
subcritical water. Effect of temperature and static time was investigated
during solubility process in subcritical water at constant pressure (50 bar).
Experimental results show that temperature and static time have crucial
effect on the degradation and solubility rates. Maximum mole fraction for
solubility of paracetamol was obtained at 403 K as (14.68 ? 0.74)?103.
Approximation model for solubility of paracetamol was proposed. O2 and H2O2
were used in degradation process of paracetamol. Maximum degradation rate was
found as 68.66 ? 1.05 and 100 ? 0.00 % using O2 and H2O2, respectively.
Eosinophilia as a first sign of Hodgkin´s lymphoma: A case report
Authors: Milosevic Rajko , Lekovic Danijela , Antonijevic Nebojsa , Bogdanovic Andrija
Published: September 2016

Introduction. It is well known that eosinophilia appears in a malignant disease. Frequency of all Hodgkin`s lymphoma patients is estimated to about 15%. Prognostic importance of this phenomenon is not completely investigated. Therefore we decided to present a female patient with eosinophilia, six months before lymphoma appearance. Case report. We presented a 51- years old female, from Serbia, who had eosinophilia (1,530?2,040 eosinophils per ?L of blood), six months before Hodgkin's lymphoma appearance. Eosinophilic granuloma was confirmed by tumor?s biopsy and histopathologic examination, from the right femoral region. As eosinophilia was increasing, lymph nodes became enlarged (120 ? 65 mm diameter), in the right parailiac region. All infectious and allergic examinations did not reveal eosinophilia's cause. Histopathologic revision was made with added immunohistochemical stains 17 months after tumor's biopsy. The diagnosis was changed from eosinophilic granuloma to mixed cellularity Hodgkin's lymphoma. After conducted Ann Arbor staging classification, II B clinical stage was established. The treatment was done by chemotherapy according to adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbarine (ABVD) protocol, with 6 courses. Complete remission of the disease was achieved after 4 courses. Eosinophils number dropped to 640 per ?l blood. Conclusion. Eosinophilia without revealed cause can precede Hodgkin's lymphoma. We suggest careful search for enlarged lymph nodes, anywhere in the patients? body who suffer from eosinophilia. Timely and accurate histopathologic diagnostic is a right way to resolve such conditions.
Incorporating Whiteboard Voice-Over Video Technology into the Accounting Curriculum
Authors: Lento Camillo
Published: September 2016

This article discusses how accounting instructors can adopt whiteboard voice-over (WBVO) video technology as a supplemental resource in traditional classroom designs or as an integral resource in a flipped or online classroom design. WBVO technology can facilitate a blended learning classroom design by allowing instructors and/or students to create short videos that can be posted in a learning management system or public domain. The benefits of utilizing WBVO technology are analyzed through the lens of variation theory, and include (1) providing students with additional instructional design materials to increase learning opportunities, (2) aiding instructors in focusing on the “process of learning” as opposed to the “product of knowledge” in order to make it easier for students to learn, (3) developing instructional design resources that are unique to the classroom learning environment to reduce the unintended consequences of adopting third-party materials that may have been designed for different learning objectives, (4) freeing up class time for active learning activities that focus on higher-order cognitive skills, and (5) reinforcing a student-centered learning environment. Observations from the classroom provide some preliminary empirical evidence to support the efficacy of utilizing WBVO technology to create instructional design materials.

JEL Classifications: A220.
Using a Life-Cycle Approach to Manage and Implement Curricular Change Based on Competency Integration
Authors: Lawson Raef A. , Pincus Karen V. , Sorensen James E. , Stocks Kevin D. , Stout David E.
Published: September 2016

Prior research and practitioner-academic bodies (Lawson et al. 2014; Lawson et al. 2015; Pathways Commission 2012) have called for the development of integrated accounting curricula to better prepare students for successful long-term careers. This paper recognizes accounting program leaders as important agents in the curricular-change process. Its goal is to provide accounting leaders ideas and tools that can be used to manage the process of implementing change to an integrated accounting curriculum. Using a life-cycle planning approach, we identify major stages in the curricular-change process and describe the characteristics and challenges associated with each stage. We then propose a framework for managing the curricular-change process based on the life-cycle approach, encompassing a comprehensive integration process and including spreadsheet formats to facilitate management of an institution's curricular-change initiative. While needed in an effort to develop an integrated curriculum, the approach is generalizable and can be used in any major revision of a curriculum. Appendix A of the paper contains a checklist of issues to be considered during each stage of the curricular-change cycle.
Centering African-Descendant Women in HIV/AIDS Research, Policy, and Praxis in Brazil
Authors: Caldwell Kia Lilly
Published: September 2016

In recent decades, Brazil has been hailed as a model of successful prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS. For nearly three decades, the country has been at the forefront of progressive and proactive approaches to slow the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. While recognizing Brazil's tremendous successes with respect to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, this article offers a framework for understanding the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on African-descendant women in the country. The analysis focuses on the gender and racial dynamics of HIV/AIDS and seeks to center Afro-Brazilian women's experiences in relation to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It also examines black women's HIV/AIDS activism and argues for the importance of an intersectional approach to HIV/AIDS research and health policy in Brazil.
Genetic Parameters of Common Wheat in Nepal
Authors: Joshi Bal Krisna , Thapa Dhruba Bahadur , Bhatta Madan Raj
Published: September 2016

Knowledge on variation within traits and their genetics are prerequisites in crop improvement program. Thus, in present paper we aimed to estimate genetic and environmental indices of common wheat genotypes. For the purpose, eight quantitative traits were measured from 30 wheat genotypes, which were in randomized complete block design with 3 replicates. Components of variance and covariance were estimated along with heritability, genetic gain, realized heritability, coheritability and correlated response. Differences between phenotypic and genotypic variances in heading days, maturity days and plant height were not large. Grain yield and plant height showed the highest phenotypic (18.189%) and genotypic (12.06%) coefficient of variances, respectively. Phenotypic covariance was higher than genotypic and environmental covariance in most of the traits. The highest heritability and realized heritability were of heading days followed by maturity days. Genetic gain for plant height was the highest. Co-heritability of 1000-grain weight with tillers number was the highest. The highest correlated response was expressed by grain yield with tillers number. This study indicates the possibility of improving wheat genotypes through selection utilizing existing variation in these traits.Journal of Nepal Agricultural Research Council Vol.1 2015 pp.9-13
Management of Anthracnose in Soybean using Fungicide
Authors: Subedi Subash , Gharti Dhan Bahadur , Neupane Saraswati , Ghimire Teknath
Published: September 2016

Experiments on soybean (Glycine max L. Meril) were carried out aiming to control anthracnose (pod blight) caused by fungus, Colletotrichum truncatum with five treatments represented by different fungicidal sprays against control receiving no spray with three replicates of each under field conditions during two consecutive years from 2012 to 2013. In 2012, the higher Percent Disease Control (PDC) and Percent Yield Increase (PYI) were estimated in plot treated with SAAF (Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63%) followed by Mancozeb fungicides. The mean Pod Infection (PI) was low in plots treated with SAAF followed by Mancozeb. Almost similar trends of disease control were observed in 2013. The lower Percent Disease Index (PDI) was 46.25% and mean PI was 29.67% with higher yield value of 2431.25 kg/ha obtained from the plots sprayed with SAAF then by Mancozeb. The results showed that, the combined treatment with fungicides, SAAF followed by Mancozeb were effective to control anthracnose or pod blight disease of soybean to increase the yield.Journal of Nepal Agricultural Research Council Vol.1 2015 pp.29-32
Yield Interactions of Wheat Genotypes to Dates of Seeding in Eastern Mid Hills of Nepal
Authors: Bhattarai Rudra , Chaudhary Bedanand , Thapa Dhruba Bahadur , Puri Ramesh Raj , Chaudhary Ram Nath , Sapkota Bibek , Baral Kiran , Shrestha Shukra Raj , Adhikari Surya Prasad
Published: September 2016

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the major cereal crops and staple food sources in Nepal. Wheat varieties being popular in mid hill regions are still in the early stages of adoption. Identification of appropriate date of seeding plays important role in enhancing the adoption rate ensuring the sustainable production. Therefore, three dates viz 15th November, 1st and 15th December for seeding and twenty eight wheat genotypes were evaluated in a split plot design with two replications for two consecutive seasons in 2011/12 and 2012/13 at an altitude of 2200 masl of eastern Nepal. The results showed genetic differences and interaction effect of genotypes with the dates of sowing on grain yield, panicle length and effective tillers per square meter. The wheat sown on 1st December showed the highest yield as compared to other sown dates. Similarly, WK1907, WK1911, WK1803, WK1915, WK1909, WK1714 and WK1803 produced highest yield among the tested genotypes with retaining maximum number of effective tillers and posed suitable maturity across all sowing date.Journal of Nepal Agricultural Research Council Vol.1 2015 pp.33-36
Technological Advances in Huanglongbing (HLB) or Citrus Greening Disease Management
Authors: Paudyal Krishna Prasad
Published: September 2016

Huanglongbing (HLB), previously citrus greening disease, is the most destructive of citrus species causing major threat to the world citrus industry. The disease was reported from China in 1919 and now known to occur in more than 40 different countries of Asia, Africa, South and North America. Three species of gram negative bacterium namely Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, Candidatus Liberibacter africanus and Candidatus Liberibacter americanus are the casual organisms of HLB, respectively prevailing in the continent of Asia, Africa and South America. It is one of the most extensively researched subjects in citriculture world. HLB was detected in 2004 and 2005, respectively in San Paulo of Brazil and Florida of USA: the two leading citrus production hub of the world causing huge economic loss within 5 years of first detection. Since then research on HLB detection and management was further accelerated in American continents. This paper presents the scientific advancement made on detection, spread, economic losses caused by HLB in different parts of the world and controlling management strategies. Remarkable achievements have been made on HLB detection techniques including iodine test, qPCR and more recently in spectroscopy. While efforts are being made to develop resistance varieties using conventional and biotechnological tools management strategy which includes reduction of inoculums source, vector control and replant with disease-free planting materials still remains major option for HLB control. Citrus intercropping with guava have shown promising results for vector reduction.Journal of Nepal Agricultural Research Council Vol.1 2015, pp.41-50
Improving Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Through Evaluation: An Exploration of Current Trends
Authors: Careau Emmanuelle , Bainbridge Lesley , Steinberg Marla , Lovato Chris
Published: September 2016

Abstract: Research on evaluation (RoE) is essential to increase knowledge, develop robust approaches, and help evaluators to conduct better evaluations. In this article, we used the concept of meta-evaluation in the field of interprofessional education and collaborative practice to identify current evaluation trends and efforts in RoE reflective of capacity building. The results contribute to identify weaknesses in current evaluation methods and highlight the negative consequences of poor RoE for knowledge development. Specific recommendations are drawn out to increase the quality of evaluation studies, to provide evidences in RoE, and to increase its connection between evaluation practices in the field.
Process Flow Mapping for Systems Improvement: Lessons Learned
Authors: Renger Ralph , McPherson Makenzie , Kontz-Bartels Trista , Becker Karin L.
Published: September 2016

Abstract: This article fills a gap in the evaluation literature by detailing how to conduct process flow mapping: a continuous quality improvement (CQI) method. The importance of process flow mapping and the steps required to complete the method are illustrated in the context of evaluating a cardiac care system. The article discusses several challenges and solutions in conducting process flow mapping, including (a) selecting appropriate subject matter experts, (b) mapping simultaneous processes, (c) terminating mapping, (d) integrating multiple process flow maps, and (e) validating process flow maps. The article concludes by reinforcing the importance for systematically documenting new evaluation methods for dissemination and utility purposes.
A Point of No Return Finally Reached: The Journey Ahead
Authors: Dumaine François
Published: September 2016

Abstract: By offering a collective approach to the guidance of evaluation practice in Canada, the CES designation program creates a new environment for program evaluators. Its identification of competencies related to program evaluation and its requirement for ongoing professional development should facilitate the successful application of evaluation theories and models. This, in turn, is bound to enhance the quality of program evaluation and its relevance as an effective management and decision-making tool.
Launching the Credentialed Evaluator (CE) Designation
Authors: Kuji-Shikatani Keiko , Thompson Marilyn , Matthew Maureen
Published: September 2016

Abstract: How do you make a professional designation program happen within one year? What resources, processes, systems, and structures are required? This article describes how the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) implemented its national Credentialed Evaluator (CE) program through the dedication of volunteer members of the CES. The interdisciplinary nature of evaluation practice shaped the development of systems, policy, administrative procedures, governance, and management for the credentialing process. Consideration of political issues and communication with the stakeholder community were essential to the credibility of the implementation process.
The CES Professional Designations Program: Views from Members
Authors: Gauthier Benoît , Kishchuk Natalie , Borys Shelley , Roy Simon N.
Published: September 2016

Abstract: CES members were surveyed in April 2014 regarding professionalization issues and the Credentialed Evaluator (CE) program (a component of the CES Professional Designations Program). Analysis reported here is based on 654 completed questionnaires. Results suggest that members’ attitudes and perceptions about the program are generally positive. Credentialed Evaluators appear to attribute improvements in their practice to the credential, and the sense of belonging to a profession is increasing. Factors other than the credentialing program may have influenced the variables of interest. The study points to some crucial challenges facing the designations program for reaching its entire intended community.
From New Public Management to New Political Governance: Implications for Evaluation
Authors: Chouinard Jill Anne , Milley Peter
Published: September 2016

Abstract: Public administration scholars have discerned a shift in the federal governance context in Canada, from what was traditionally a strong, nonpartisan public service to a more politicized, even partisan, model of public decision-making with power concentrated in the upper reaches of the political executive. We explore the potential implications of these changes for evaluation in the federal bureaucracy. Our analysis, tentative at this point, suggests that in light of heightened political pressures, and a decline in the use of “evidence” in federal policy circles, evaluations may present an increasingly complex activity for public administrators to manage. These developments raise important questions for the evaluation community about its relationships with public managers and its role and professional values in a democratic institution.
Reflexivity in Evaluating an Aboriginal Women Heart Health Promotion Program
Authors: Ziabakhsh Shabnam
Published: September 2016

Abstract: The role of reflexivity—the process of examining oneself as a researcher, the research process, and the research relationships—is examined in the context of evaluation. A reflexive account of the evaluation of an Aboriginal heart health promotion program as an inside-outside evaluator is provided to demonstrate evaluator reflexivity in a cross-cultural setting. It is argued that the reflexive process may enrich evaluation by providing context to the processes and the interpretative dialogue, by offering a space to rethink and rework processes, assumptions, and power dynamics, and by uncovering important learnings and discourses that will assist the evaluator and her/his audiences.
Exploring the Leadership Dimension of Developmental Evaluation: The Evaluator as a Servant-Leader
Authors: Lam Chi Yan
Published: September 2016

Abstract: Evaluators working on a developmental evaluation are expected to work collaboratively with program developers to marshal evaluation in ways that support ongoing program development and adaptation. This expectation introduces novel challenges to evaluation practice and exposes the evaluator to the treacherous waters of program complexities that are likely unique to each developmental evaluation. What may have become accepted norms about evaluator roles, responsibilities, and evaluator-client relationships may no longer hold true in the course of repurposing evaluation for program development. Early writers on developmental evaluation have suggested that evaluators incorporate elements of servant leadership to help navigate the situational challenges associated with developmental evaluation. This Practice Note extends current dialogue on servant leadership as it is situated in developmental evaluation by contributing a discussion on the utility of servant leadership in guiding developmental evaluator behaviour and decision-making.
Calculating Outcome Rates in Web Surveys
Authors: Ramanathan Subha , Faulkner Guy
Published: September 2016

Abstract: Web-based surveys are increasingly used in evaluation practice. To our knowledge, there are no guidelines for calculating outcome rates using newly available tracking methods. In a recent study, up to five recruitment e-mails were sent using an e-mail marketing service: a primer, an invitation with a survey link, and three reminders. Hard and soft bounces and opened e-mails were tracked. Outcome rates varied as a function of decisions made regarding these data. We suggest that several outcome rate calculations be presented to assist the reader in assessing these important measures of study quality.
Evaluating a Prison-Based Intervention Program: Approaches and Challenges
Authors: Arseneault Catherine , Plourde Chantal , Alain Marc
Published: September 2016

Abstract: The Quebec government considers program evaluations to be a necessity if public organizations are to monitor and improve their performances (Lalande, 2010). However, relatively few evaluations are conducted in prisons, despite the important need for programs in such an environment (Cortoni & Lafortune, 2009). The numerous challenges that face researchers who attempt such evaluations may partially explain the reluctance to undertake them. This article traces and explains the process used by a team of researchers in evaluating an addiction program in a provincial prison. The article describes the challenges and problems faced by the team and the strategies that were implemented to overcome these challenges.
La nature de la firme à l’ère du numérique
Authors: Bienaymé Alain
Published: September 2016

Les entreprises développent depuis vingt ans une double relation avec l’univers numérique. Les unes en conçoivent les outils, toutes les utilisent plus ou moins intensément. La fibre optique et le dispositif wifi innervent tous les secteurs de la société. Cette révolution transforme la nature de la firme. L’information se voit reconnaître un rôle stratégique. Le management développe jusqu’à la démesure deux propriétés des TIC : leur omniprésence et l’ambition de tout quantifier. La transition numérique, révolution d’un nouveau genre, entraîne de nombreux effets sur l’appareil de production du pays.
Rapprocher achats et marketing dans l’entreprise
Authors: Pardo Catherine , Portier Philippe , Salle Robert
Published: September 2016

La collaboration, dans une même entreprise, entre la fonction achats et la fonction marketing est le plus souvent réduite. Les travaux académiques sur ce thème sont limités. Pourtant, l’articulation entre ces deux fonctions permet l’alignement des relations qu’elles entretiennent simultanément en amont avec leurs fournisseurs et en aval avec leurs clients. Cet article analyse la réalisation et les difficultés d’un rapprochement entre les fonctions achats et marketing d’une même entreprise.
Crowdfunding et préservation du patrimoine culturel
Authors: Guesmi Samy , Delfosse Julie , Lemoine Laurence , Oliveri Nicolas
Published: September 2016

Dans cet article les auteurs proposent une étude de cas visant à étudier la place du crowdfunding en tant que mode de financement de la préservation du patrimoine culturel aux côtés de modalités plus classiques de mécénat. L’enquête à caractère exploratoire investigue la démarche de crowdfunding mise en place par le Centre des monuments nationaux sur la plateforme MyMajorCompany.
Crowdsourcinget GRH
Authors: Dietrich Anne , Weppe Xavier
Published: September 2016

Cet article propose une lecture originale ducrowdsourcingcomme système sociotechnique. Partant d’exemples contrastés de plates-formes, nous retenons trois controverses pour appréhender les enjeux que pose lecrowdsourcingen matière de gestion du travail et des ressources humaines. Lecrowdsourcingapparaît comme un mode de captation de ressources cognitives qui, entre nouvelles formes de division du travail et géographie renouvelée des compétences, réactive certains paradoxes du travail, le faisant osciller entre déni et ré-enchantement.
Les paradoxes comme source de resistance au changement
Authors: Guilmot Nathalie
Published: September 2016

Sur la base d’une étude de cas, cette recherche analyse la double difficulté rencontrée par les cadres intermédiaires en contexte de changement à savoir : d’une part, un ajout de tensions spécifiquement liées au contexte de changement ; et d’autre part, une exacerbation des tensions courantes due au manque de temps dont ils disposent. La complexification du travail des cadres intermédiaires peut dès lors les amener à s’opposer au projet de changement en développant de la résistance non pas à l’égard du changement en lui-même mais vis-à-vis des conséquences qu’il entraîne.
Decomposition for Decarbonisation: Evaluation of Decarbonisation Programmes
Authors: Harper Peter
Published: September 2016

The Kaya Identity has long been used as a simple yet rigorous way to assess options in energy and climate policy. Its shortcoming is that it fails to address the very wide range of non-energy factors. This paper presents a simple extension of the Kaya Identity – the Emissions Quantification Tool or EQT – that incorporates the missing factors while retaining the mathematical transparency of the original. The tool allows national policies to be analysed and compared with international standards for allowable quotas, from which shortfalls or ‘carbon debts’ can be calculated. It can be used to represent almost any conceivable decarbonisation programme, testing assumptions and revealing necessary rates of change. The paper demonstrates the use of the tool by analysing prevailing UK policy and variant scenarios. The results are often surprising.