bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O estado da arte da ginástica nos anais do Fórum Internacional de Ginástica Geral de 2001 a 2012
Authors: Silva Deisy de Oliveira , Costa Caroline Ruivo , Pizani Juliana , Barbosa-Rinaldi Ieda Parra
Published: December 2016

Esta pesquisa, de caráter descritivo do tipo bibliográfico, buscou analisar o estado da arte da ginástica por meio de pesquisas acadêmico-científicas dos anais do Fórum Internacional de Ginástica Geral, com vistas à identificação das linhas de pesquisa. Os dados foram categorizados de acordo com os Grupos de Trabalhos Temáticos (GTTs) disponibilizados pelo Colégio Brasileiro de Ciências do Esporte (CBCE) e de outras categorias elencadas conforme necessário, utilizando-se a análise de conteúdo. Os resultados apontam que o estado da arte em Ginástica no Fórum Internacional de Ginástica Geral se caracterizou por pesquisas de cunho pedagógico com maior ênfase nos aspectos educacionais. Percebeu-se uma disparidade entre as categorias, demonstrando que algumas temáticas, apesar da importância e pertinência para a área, foram pouco ou nada abordadas. Apontamos para a necessidade de estudos que englobem a Ginástica dentro das linhas de pesquisa menos evidenciadas, sobretudo no tocante às Políticas Públicas, por acreditarmos que estudos acadêmicos realizados no âmbito das universidades exercem influência, a partir de seus critérios científicos, na realização e concretização de práticas efetivas, de modo que a Ginástica seja difundida cada vez mais na sociedade, sobretudo em suas manifestações não competitivas e fora dos padrões impostos pela indústria cultural.
Contribuições dos estudos marxianos para a Estética: reflexões sobre a sociedade contemporânea
Authors: Leite Priscila de Souza Chisté
Published: December 2016

Por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica e imagens de obras de arte, o artigo discute aspectos da história da Estética e da sociedade atual. Apresenta reflexões marxianas sobre a sociedade capitalista e o processo de embrutecimento dos sentidos humanos para, a seguir, abordar as relações estabelecidas entre a Indústria Cultural e a sociedade de consumo com o intento de debater o processo de estetização da sociedade. Finaliza ao apontar a obra de arte e o efeito catártico proporcionado por ela como modos de estabelecer novas relações com a realidade e com as diferentes manifestações que buscam retratá-la.
"Espírito livre" em Nietzsche: outro logos (per)formativo?
Authors: Botelho Danilo José Scalla
Published: December 2016

Este artigo experimenta o tropo "espírito livre" em Nietzsche como um logos sofista, não mais um logos ontológico. Interpretando – a partir de signos nietzschianos – que o espírito, para ser livre, necessita livrar-se do logos ontológico, traça-se brevemente uma genealogia do logos sofista. O espírito livre torna-se, assim, não mais um conceito, senão um pharmakon.
John Dewey: obra filosófica e propostas educacionais
Authors: Matos José Claudio Morelli
Published: December 2016

A leitura da obra de Dewey suscita reflexões que possuem – em alguma medida – relevância para o atual debate pedagógico e filosófico. Em sentido inverso, o estado atual das discussões filosóficas e pedagógicas implica novas indagações e formas de interpretar a obra desse pensador. Tomando como base essa interação dinâmica entre a obra deweyana e a situação experimentada por seus leitores na atualidade, é que se propôs o tema John Dewey: reflexões sobre sua obra filosófica e propostas educacionais, no contexto atual.
A Filosofia da Educação de John Dewey: reflexões e perspectivas atuais para a escola brasileira
Authors: Lins Maria Judith Sucupira da Costa
Published: December 2016

Procura-se neste artigo refletir sobre o papel da filosofia de John Dewey na educação sem contudo fazer a história de sua presença no Brasil. Sendo impossível analisar todas as suas ideias, o autor selecionou alguns temas básicos da obra de Dewey: experiência e criatividade, papel do professor, sociedade e democracia. Discute-se a importância, para os educadores, do retorno à teoria de Dewey nos tempos atuais, bem como a necessidade de uma reflexão profunda sobre suas ideias. Como conclusão, pergunta-se qual a contribuição do pensamento de Dewey para a prática educacional, hoje, nas escolas brasileiras.
Elevação da formação do pensamento científico de pesquisadores: projeto EpistefNordeste-Bahia
Authors: Sá Kátia Oliver , Silva Luís Carlos Gomes da , Vilas Bôas Jaildo
Published: December 2016

Esse trabalho sistematiza a experiência de um estudo de caso realizado por um coletivo de pesquisadores em formação no grupo de LEPEL/FACED/UFBA. Têm em consideração, condições objetivas concretas de uma pesquisa em rede, promovida a partir de um trabalho voltado para elevar o pensamento teórico-metodológico de pesquisadores. Os resultados apontam que uma consiste formação de pesquisadores em rede, visando elevar o pensamento teórico-metodológico, requer estudos em uma rigorosa matriz categorial de referência marxista, cuja concepção histórica se pauta em conceber de forma crítica o intercâmbio do modo de produção econômico capitalista, que engendra a produção do conhecimento científico.
Um estudo das investigações sobre epistemologia da educação física no Brasil
Authors: Pinho Carolina Santos Barroso de , Gamboa Silvio Sánchez
Published: December 2016

Este texto apresenta resultados de um levantamento sobre os principais autores que tratam sobre a epistemologia da educação física e suas principais contribuições no desenvolvimento da pesquisa sobre a formação profissional. A síntese apresentada integra a pesquisa: “A produção do conhecimento sobre a formação profissional em educação física: realidade e perspectivas superadoras”. Apontamos que os balanços teóricos das produções científicas da área estão provocando a busca de maiores níveis de qualidade nas novas pesquisas. Concluímos que as avaliações epistemológicas são pertinentes como referência básica para novos estudos sobre a formação profissional no campo de Educação Física, Esporte e Lazer.
Potency of Stichopus hermanii extract as oral candidiasis treatment on epithelial rat tongue
Authors: Revianti Syamsulina , Parisihni Kristanti
Published: December 2016

Background: Oral candidiasis is the most prominent oral fungal infection with Candida albicans (C. albicans) as 75% of ethiologic factor. Golden sea cucumbers (Stichopus hermanii) have been consumed by Asian community as folk medicine. It has been known to have antifungal and immunomodulator agent thus potential to be explored as treatment in oral candidiasis. Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the potency of Stichopus hermanii extract as oral candidiasis treatment. Method: The study was an experimental laboratories research with post test only control group design. Thirty male wistar rats were divided into 5 groups i.e negative control, positive control and 3 treatment groups. Oral candidiasis condition were induced by spraying C. albicans suspension on dorsal tongue of wistar rats, once in 2 days for 14 days. The treatment groups were given Stichopus hermanii extract on the dose of 4.25 ml/kgBW, 8.5 ml/kgBW, 17 ml/kgBW once daily for 14 days. The expression of anti C. albicans antibody and TNF-α were examined by immunohistochemistry on ephitelial tongue. Data was analyzed by Manova and LSD test. Result: Anti C. albicans antibody expression were higher in positive control group than in negative control group while TNF-α expression were lower in positive control group than in negative control group (p<0.05). Treatment with Stichopus hermanii extract on all doses decreased the expression of anti C. albicans antibody and increased the expression of TNF-α (p<0.05). Conclusion: Stichopus hermanii extract decreased the expression of anti C. albicans antibody and increased the expression of TNF-α in epithelial rat tongue.
The thickness of odontoblast-like cell layer after induced by propolis extract and calcium hydroxide
Authors: Dwiandhono Irfan , Effendy Ruslan , Kunarti Sri
Published: December 2016

Background: Propolis is a substance made from resin collected by bees (Apis mellifera) from variety of plants, mixed with its saliva and various enzymes to build a nest. Propolis has potential antimicrobial and antiinflammatory agents with some advantages over calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). Ca(OH)2 has been considered as the “gold standard” of direct pulp-capping materials, but there are still some weakness of its application. First, it can induce pulp inflammation which last up to 3 months. Second, the tissue response to Ca(OH)2 is not always predictable. Third, the tunnel defect can probably formed in dentinal bridge with possible bacterial invasion in that gap. Purpose: This study was aimed to determine and compare the thickness of odontoblast-like cells layer after induced by propolis extract and Ca(OH)2 in rat’s pulp tissue. Method: Class 1 preparation was done in maxillary first molar tooth of wistar mice until the pulp opened. The Ca(OH)2 and propolis extract was applied to induce the formation of odontoblast-like cells, the cavity was filled with RMGIC. The teeth were extracted (after 14 and 28 days of induction). The samples were then processed for histological evaluation. Result: There were significant differences between the thickness of odontoblast-like cells after induced by propolis extract and Ca(OH)2. Conclusion: The propolis extract as the direct pulp capping agent produces thicker odontoblast-like cell layer compared to Ca(OH)2.
Effects of Anadara granosa shell combined with Sardinella longiceps oil on oesteoblast proliferation in bone defect healing process
Authors: Sari Rima Parwati , Hermanto Eddy , Divilia Dinda , Candra Indra , Kuncoro Wisnu , Liswanti Tantri
Published: December 2016

Background: Alveolar bone damage is the most common case in dentistry. One way to fix the bone damage is by using bone graft. Anadara granosa shell is a potential bone substitute since it is rich in calcium which can be processed into hydroxyapatite. The addition of Sardinella longiceps oil rich in omega-3 can modulate inflammation, thus accelerating the healing process. Purpose: This study aimed to determine effects of application of Anadara granosa shell combined with Sardinella longiceps oil on osteoblast proliferation in the healing process of bone defects. Method: The subjects were 32 male rats type Wistar divided into 4 groups (n = 8). Making defect was performed on the right bone of the femurs with a half of the diameter of round Mcisinger® Germany bur sized 18. The first group (K) is a negative control group that was not given anything. The second group (AG) was given Anadara granosa pasta. The third group (AM10) was given Anadara granosa pasta combined with 10% Sardinella longiceps oil. And, the fourth group (AM30) was given Anadara granosa pasta combined with 30% Sardinella longiceps oil. Next, preparations and animal euthanasia were performed on the 7th day after the treatment. The number of osteoblasts then was measured after making preparations for HPA with Hematoxylin eosin staining (HE). Afterward, tabulation of data followed by statistical analysis of Anova and HSD Tukey was carried out. Result: The average number of osteoblasts in Groups K, AG, AM10, and AM30 was 19.00, 34.63, 33.50, and 38.50. The results of Anova test showed a significant difference (p<0.05). Similarly, the results of Tukey-HSD test also showed significant differences (p<0.05) between Group K and all other groups (AG, AM10, and AM30). Nevertheless, there were no significant differences between Group AG and Groups AM10 and AM30, as well as between Group AM10 and Group AM30. Conclusion: The application of the combination of Anadara granosa shell and Sardinella longiceps oil can not increase the proliferation of osteoblasts in the healing process of bone defects.
The difference of saline and sterile water for tetracycline hydrochloride solvents in cementum demineralization
Authors: Ferronika Shinta , Syaify Ahmad , Herawati Dahlia
Published: December 2016

Background: The root cementum demineralization is an important step in regenerative periodontal therapy to smear layer removal on the root surface. Smear layer on the root surface becomes a barrier of the new attachment between periodontal tissues with the root surface. The use of tetracycline capsules as root surface demineralizing agent cannot be applied directly on the root surface and solvents such as saline or sterile water are needed. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine differences between sterile water and saline solvent for tetracycline HCl (tetra HCl) as a cementum demineralization. Method: In this study the specimens were divided into three groups: a control, tetra HCl dissolved in saline, and tetra HCl dissolved in sterile water. Application using burnishing method for 3 minutes. Samples were dehydrated with ethanol series of 30% to 100%. Results of the root demineralization observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis followed by a Mann-Whitney nonparametric test. Result: Upon statistical analysis showed that the sterile water as a solvent of tetra HCl is more effective in smear layer removal and collagen structure exposure in the cementum. Conclusion: Tetra HCl dissolved in sterile water was found to be the best root cementum demineralization agent.
Influence of Gender on CMV Seropositivity in Non-A To G Hepatitis Virus Patients
Authors: Farag Rand , Alayobi Dujana , Kwon Hye-Joo , Elansary Afaf
Published: December 2016

Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a major pathogen that cause remarkable rate of morbidity and mortality, especially in immunocompromised patients. It is important to find risk factors associated with CMV viremia. We studied the differences in CMV seropositivity in relation to liver function biomarkers in male and female Saudi population in an attempt to understand the variation in the CMV seroprevalence with sex and find the risk factor to develop liver dysfunction or hepatocellular carcinoma. Material and subjects: The CMV- IgG and IgM were screened in serum samples of 150 non- A-G hepatities patients with elevation of liver profiles (ALT, AST, ALP and GGT) and categorized as males and females. Samples were collected from different general hospitals and polyclinic in KSA from March 2014 to June 2015. A correlation between CMV seropositivity measured with both antibodies and liver enzymes were tested. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis and multiple regressions were done for the obtained data. Results: Our study shows that females had much higher IgG and IgM compared to age-matching males. A significant correlation between both antibodies and liver enzymes (AST, ALT) was recorded. Less significant correlation of both IgG and IgM with GGT was also observed. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis revealed that both IgG and IgM can be used as excellent predictive markers for CMV infection as both recorded 100% specificity and sensitivity together with area under the curve of 1 in males and females. Multiple regression analysis ascertain the correlation between both antibodies as dependent variables and liver enzymes as independent variables with ALT being the most affected enzyme with CMV seropositivity especially in females. Conclusion:he data discussed above This study shows that CMV is capable of initiating and accelerating liver dysfunction in both sexes. The high seroprevalence in females at reproductive age is especially important as they can transmit the virus to their developing fetus. Prevention of CMV infection in young girls 11-14 years old, through counseling on hygiene or possible future vaccination, may lead to a decrease of congenital CMV infections with the concomitant risk of developing liver dysfunction or hepatocellular carcinoma. Keywords: Cytomegalovirus, Alanine transaminase, Aspartate transaminase Alkaline phosphatase, γ-Glutamyltranspeptidase, liver function.
Assessment of Groundwater Quality, with special reference to Fluoride Contamination in Bhopalpatnam Block, District Bijapur,Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Munna Korsa , Guhey Rajeeva , Jhariya D.C.
Published: December 2016

Groundwater samples were collected for   physico-chemical analysis during pre-monsoon period (May, 2015) from fluoride affected Bhopalpatnam block, District-Bijapur. The major objective of this study was to locate the vulnerable areas of fluoride contamination. The results reveal that the fluoride concentration in the existing groundwater in Bijapur-District is ranging from 0.1 to 3.58 mg/l. It is found that the study area is affected mostly by high Fluoride concentration and is evident from the 59% of total samples collected showing >1.5 mg/l of Fluoride concentration, which is a maximum permissible limit suggested by Bureau of Indian Standard [9].The evaluation of physico-chemical parameters reflects that weathering of granitic rocks are responsible for major ion chemistry of groundwater in Bhopalpatnam area. This study will be helpful in solving problem related to drinking water in the study area.
Twitter as a Tool for Health Research: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sinnenberg Lauren , Buttenheim Alison M. , Padrez Kevin , Mancheno Christina , Ungar Lyle , Merchant Raina M.
Published: December 2016

Background. Researchers have used traditional databases to study public health for decades. Less is known about the use of social media data sources, such as Twitter, for this purpose.

Objectives. To systematically review the use of Twitter in health research, define a taxonomy to describe Twitter use, and characterize the current state of Twitter in health research.

Search methods. We performed a literature search in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and CINAHL through September 2015.

Selection criteria. We searched for peer-reviewed original research studies that primarily used Twitter for health research.

Data collection and analysis. Two authors independently screened studies and abstracted data related to the approach to analysis of Twitter data, methodology used to study Twitter, and current state of Twitter research by evaluating time of publication, research topic, discussion of ethical concerns, and study funding source.

Main results. Of 1110 unique health-related articles mentioning Twitter, 137 met eligibility criteria. The primary approaches for using Twitter in health research that constitute a new taxonomy were content analysis (56%; n = 77), surveillance (26%; n = 36), engagement (14%; n = 19), recruitment (7%; n = 9), intervention (7%; n = 9), and network analysis (4%; n = 5). These studies collectively analyzed more than 5 billion tweets primarily by using the Twitter application program interface. Of 38 potential data features describing tweets and Twitter users, 23 were reported in fewer than 4% of the articles. The Twitter-based studies in this review focused on a small subset of data elements including content analysis, geotags, and language. Most studies were published recently (33% in 2015). Public health (23%; n = 31) and infectious disease (20%; n = 28) were the research fields most commonly represented in the included studies. Approximately one third of the studies mentioned ethical board approval in their articles. Primary funding sources included federal (63%), university (13%), and foundation (6%).

Conclusions. We identified a new taxonomy to describe Twitter use in health research with 6 categories. Many data elements discernible from a user’s Twitter profile, especially demographics, have been underreported in the literature and can provide new opportunities to characterize the users whose data are analyzed in these studies. Twitter-based health research is a growing field funded by a diversity of organizations.

Public health implications. Future work should develop standardized reporting guidelines for health researchers who use Twitter and policies that address privacy and ethical concerns in social media research.
From (cyber)space to ground: new technologies for smart farming
Authors: Ravazzani Giovanni , Corbari Chiara , Ceppi Alessandro , Feki Mouna , Mancini Marco , Ferrari Fabrizio , Gianfreda Roberta , Colombo Roberto , Ginocchi Mirko , Meucci Stefania , De Vecchi Daniele , Dell'Acqua Fabio , Ober Giovanna
Published: December 2016

Increased water demand and climate change impacts have recently enhanced the need to improve water resources management, even in those areas which traditionally have an abundant supply of water, such as the Po Valley in northern Italy. The highest consumption of water is devoted to irrigation for agricultural production, and so it is in this area that efforts have to be focused to study possible interventions. Meeting and optimizing the consumption of water for irrigation also means making more resources available for drinking water and industrial use, and maintaining an optimal state of the environment. In this study we show the effectiveness of the combined use of numerical weather predictions and hydrological modelling to forecast soil moisture and crop water requirement in order to optimize irrigation scheduling. This system combines state of the art mathematical models and new technologies for environmental monitoring, merging ground observed data with Earth observations from space and unconventional information from the cyberspace through crowdsourcing.
The Method of Model Approximation for the Analysis of Semi-rigid Connection with Parameter Correlation
Authors: Dong Xian , Wang Zhan
Published: December 2016

The moment-rotation model is the main study of semi-rigid connection, moreover, the sensitivity coefficients of parameters on semi-rigid connection are the precondition of a moment-rotation model. There are two issues in the current research: the defective models would be obtained without considering the correlation among the parameters of the structure; for the higher precision sensitivity coefficients, a large number of finite element simulations would be conducted and this process leads to intensive computation. According to these problems, the sampling of the parameters with considering the correlation and the approximate model which was constructed by numbered finite element simulations and improved chaotic particle swarm algorithm are proposed in this paper. Two mathematical example are conducted and the approximate models represent a high degree of accuracy. A new sensitivity calculation is proposed based on the correlation parameters and the approximate model, the moment-rotation model of extended end plate connection obtained from this algorithm has the properties of high computational efficiency and explicit physical meaning.
Optimal Construction Scheme for Controlling Construction Errors of a Cable-strut Tensile Structure
Authors: Lian-meng Chen , Hua Deng , Yu-hong Cui , Yi-yi Zhou
Published: December 2016

In a real cable-strut tensile structure, construction errors are inevitable. To explore the optimal construction scheme and control construction errors, this study optimized the construction scheme of a cable-strut tensile structure. First, a mathematical model of the element length error was investigated based on stochastic theory. By combining the balance equation, geometric equation and physical equation, the fundamental relationship between the pre-stress deviation and element length error was derived. Because the pre-stress in the active cable can be controlled exactly and the cable’s pre-stress deviations were zero during construction, the relationship between the pre-stress deviation of a passive cable and the element length error was obtained. Then, the statistical characteristics of the pre-stress deviation were obtained under different construction schemes using statistical theory. Finally, an example was analysed as a case study. The study showed that different elements have different error sensitivities and that different construction schemes have different error effects. Using the method proposed in this paper, the error effect of different construction schemes can be analysed, and the optimal construction scheme, with lower error effects and lower construction costs, can be selected for actual construction projects.
Engineering Project Real-time Objective Monitor Based on Grid Management and Buffer Analysis
Authors: Dong Heyun , Zhang Jian , Lv Shisen
Published: December 2016

Engineering projects often face a great number of uncertainties which will lead projects to deviate from the anticipated objective. This paper carried out a detailed study on real-time monitoring of objective deviation in engineering projects, and it will help project managers monitor the state of engineering project better. A Grid Management (GM) method was used to set up a monitor structure, and the real-time monitor grid structure was constructed in level, milestone and objective dimensions. The buffer analysis method was designed to measure the level of objective deviation. The objective deviation level is based on the result of the grid cell buffer analysis. The principal part construction of Shenyang Olympic Tennis court was selected as the example to illustrate the real-time monitor process in detail. The results indicated that the proposed real-time objective monitor method makes it possible for project manager to real-time monitor all the main objectives in one model and carry out management, and decision-making in a more macro perspective.
Compressive Behavior of Recycled Mortar After Exposure to High Temperatures
Authors: Liang Jiong-Feng , Yang Ze-Ping , Yi Ping-Hua , Wang Jian-Bao
Published: December 2016

The possibility of using fine recycled concrete aggregate as a substitute for natural sand are relatively limited. In order to promote it for engineering application, this paper reports the effect of elevated temperatures from room temperature to 600oC on the compressive behavior of mortars containing recycled fine concrete aggregate was investigated. It is found that no obvious relation between the color change and the recycled mortars replacement percentage.And the mass loss of recycled mortars is larger than that of normal mortars.The compressive strength of recycled mortars declines significantly as the temperature rises. The elastic modulus of recycled mortars decreased with the increase in temperature, and the decrease is much quicker than the decrease in compressive strength.
Production Forecasting of Coalbed Methane Wells Based on Type-2 Fuzzy Logic System
Authors: Xu Lei , Zhu Kai , Yang Xiaoli
Published: December 2016

Coal bed methane (CBM) reservoir production is controlled by a large set of parameters: geology, tectonics, reservoir, completion and operation. Its simulation process is complicated, relative information is difficult to be obtained, so it is necessary to analyze accurately coal bed gas potential production capacity by adopting other mathematics methods in case of incomplete information. Regarding this problem, a new type-2 fuzzy logic system (T2FLS) method to predict CBM production capacity is proposed in this paper. Methods analyze and assess input parameters of T2FLS by integrating qualitative analysis method and quantitative assessment method (Fuzzy cluster analysis and grey correlation degree analysis). Output parameters include cumulative average gas production, peak gas rate and time to achieve a peak rate. T2FLS production forecast method is applied to CBM wells of Hancheng mine and verification results show that such prediction results are highly consistent with the variation of the CBM well production. The proposed method required less data. The comparison of this method with the existed method (ANN, T1FLS) shows that the proposed method has notable advantage in generalization, stability and consistency.
Paradigma pendidikan agama dalam masyarakat plural
Authors: Ju'subaidi Ju'subaidi , Muhadjir Noeng , Sumarno Sumarno
Published: December 2016

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengungkap paradigma yang mendasari pelaksanaan pendidikan agama di sekolah pluralistik, dan menghasilkan paradigma pendididikan agama yang lebih relevan dengan masyarakat Indonesia yang pluralistik. Desain penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif eksploratif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif intepretif fenomenologi. Pengumpulan data dengan wawancara mendalam didukung dengan observasi dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan analisis interaktif yang meliputi reduksi data, display data dan kesimpulan. Di samping itu, juga menggunakan Interpretive Phenomenolgy Analysis. Hasil penelitian adalah Pelaksanaan pendidikan agama konvensional di sekolah yang pluralistik belum mengikuti Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 55 Tahun 2007 dan PERMENAG Nomor 16 Tahun 2010 tentang Pengelolaan Pendidikan Agama pada Sekolah. Paradigma yang mendasari pendidikan agama adalah eksklusif dan inklusif. Paradigma pendidikan agama yang relevan dengan kondisi bangsa Indonesia yang pluralistik adalah paradigma budaya pluralisme demokratis-emansipatoris.Kata kunci:  paradigma, eksklusif, inklusif, konvensional, phenomenology, demokratis-emansipatoris THE PARADIGM OF RELIGION EDUCATION IN A PLURAL COMMUNITYAbstractThis study was to uncover the paradigm that became the basis of the implementation of conventional religion education in the pluralistic schools and to generate a religion education paradigm that would be more relevant to the pluralistic Indonesian society. The approach that the researcher employed in the study was the qualitative interpretative phenomenology. The data were collected through an in-depth interview, and the in-depth interview was supported by an observation and documentation. Then, for the data analysis the researcher implemented the interactive analysis that included data reduction, data display and conclusion. In addition, the researcher also implemented the Interpretive Phenomenology Analysis. The results of the study show that the implementation of conventional religion education in the pluralistic schools has not fulfilled the requirements of the Government Regulation Number 55 Year 2007 and the Minister of Religion Decree Number 16 Year 2010 about the Management of Religion Education in the School. The paradigm that becomes the basis of religion education is the exclusive and inclusive education. The religion education paradigm that is relevant to the conditions of pluralistic Indonesian society is the one which is democratic-emancipative, and pluralistic.Keyword: paradigm, exclusive, inclusive, conventional, phenomenology, democratic-emancipatory
Aplikasi analisis kelas laten untuk mendeteksi karakteristik unik pada konstruk efikasi guru dalam mengajar
Authors: Widhiarso Wahyu , Hadjam M. Noor Rochman
Published: December 2016

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi adanya kelompok-kelompok unik berdasarkan atribut yang terukur pada efikasi mengajar guru untuk memunculkan tipe-tipe unik efikasi guru. Penelitian ini melibatkan 142 guru yang diminta mengisi Skala Efikasi Mengajar. Analisis kelas laten yang dilakukan memunculkan empat tipe guru berdasarkan responsnya. Dua kelas menunjukkan tipe kategori yang berjenjang (efikasi tinggi dan rendah) dan dua kelas menunjukkan kategori unik (efikasi terkait dengan interaksi dengan siswa dan terkait  dengan persiapan mengajar). Adanya dua kelas unik tersebut menunjukkan bahwa dimensi-dimensi efikasi guru dalam mengajar tidak bersifat homogen. Ada guru yang dominan pada satu dimensi akan tetapi tidak dominan pada dimensi lainnya. Adanya guru dengan karakteristik unik ini memberikan konsekuensi agar penyusunan alat ukur efikasi diri dan program-program peningkatan efikasi guru dalam mengajar dapat mengakomodasinya.Kata kunci: efikasi guru dalam mengajar, analisis kelas laten, kategori unik THE APPLICATION OF LATENT CLASS ANALYSIS TO DETECT THE UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS ON TEACHERS EFFICACY CONSTRUCTS IN TEACHINGAbstractThis study aims to identify the unique groups based on attributes measured on the efficacy of teachers to bring unique types of teacher efficacy.The research involved a total of 142 teachers who were asked to complete Teaching Efficacy Scale. The results of latent class analysis exhibit four types of teacher’s efficacy based on their similarity responses to given measure. Two classes show an ordered category (high efficacy and low teaching category) whereas two classes show a unique category (efficacy related to interaction with students and efficacy related to teaching preparation). The presence of these two unique classes suggests that teacher perceptions of his/her ability in teaching can be viewed as a type of attribute. There are teachers swho have high levels of efficacy in one dimension but tend to be low on other dimensions. The presence of this type has several consequences for the development of teaching efficacy measure, and programs to improve teachers should accommodate this unique type.Keywords: teaching efficacy, latent class analysis, unique categories
Kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa SMP di Kabupaten Jember dalam menyelesaikan soal berstandar PISA
Authors: Kurniati Dian , Harimukti Romi , Jamil Nur Asiyah
Published: December 2016

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi (Higher Order Thinking Skills/HOTS) siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal PISA berdasarkan indikator yang telah disusun. Kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi dalam penelitian ini meliputi kemampuan logika dan penalaran, analisis, evaluasi, serta kreasi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Metode pengumpulan data meliputi metode dokumentasi, tes, dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian dari 30 siswa yang tersebar di beberapa SMP di Kabupaten Jember didapatkan bahwa 18 siswa mampu melakukan kemampuan logika dan penalaran, analisis, evaluasi, serta kreasi dengan baik dalam menyelesaikan beberapa soal, sehingga tergolong memiliki kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi dengan level sedang. Selanjutnya, 12 siswa tidak mampu melakukan kemampuan analisis, evaluasi, kreasi, logika dan penalaran dengan baik dalam menyelesaikan semua soal, sehingga tergolong memiliki kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi dengan level rendah.Kata kunci: PISA, kemampuan logika dan penalaran, kemampuan analisis, evaluasi, kreasi THE  HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT JEMBER DISTRICT IN SOLVING PISA STANDAR-BASED TEST ITEMAbstractThe purpose of this research was to describe the higher order thinking skills of students in solving PISA standar-based test item based on indicators that had been compiled. The indicators in this research were the ability of logic and reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and creation. This research is a descriptive qualitative approach. The data collection methods in this research were documentation, test, and interview. From 30 students spread across many Junior High Scoolls in Jember district, 18 students are found to be able to perform logic skills and reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and creation well in resolving some of the problems, thus classified as having high level thinking skills with moderate level. Furthermore, 12 students are not able to perform analytical skills, evaluation, creation, logic and reasoning well in solving all the problems, so they are considered to have low level high order thinking skill.Keywords: PISA, logic and reasoning, analysis, evaluation, creation skills
Caritas in Veritate:
Authors: Hubert Robinet André Marie
Published: December 2016

Pope Benedict XVI focuses his Social Encyclical on two topics: love and truth. There are four keys to understanding this from the standpoint of theology. The frst comes from the sense of the Encyclical itself: charity needs truth, and truth needs charity. This is basic. The second points to the Biblical source of the Encyclical: Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, speaks of creating community in a responsible way. That community, today, is a global one. The third key presents Christian and human life with all its concerns as a vocation. And the fourth complements the former when it speaks of a gift freely given. These four keys allow one to get a deeper understanding of the Encyclical and of the ideas of Benedict XVI.
De la pericoresis trinitaria a la comunión de los hombres.
Authors: Hallet Collard Charles
Published: December 2016

It is diffcult for Christians to speak of the Most Holy Trinity. That is also true of theologians. The term pericoresis (from the Greek) attempts to capture the interconnectivity of the persons of the Trinity among themselves. But we must not forget that man is the image of God. The same word, pericoresis, helps to express mutual relationships among human beings. An indispensible part of feeling Christian is to feel like brothers and sisters, respecting differences and with humility. But this is also a road that all humankind and all international organizations must follow.
Encarnación, arte y belleza.
Authors: Valenzuela Waldo
Published: December 2016

Just as the universe's creation shows itself to us, as a loving overflow of God's creator power, in the same way, the irruption of God in time, shows itself as an act of love and infinite mercy towards His creatures after the Fall, getting inside history and daily life, in dust and also mud. Along with God's creation, Art's sacerdotal mark on time, had showed us other dimensions of reality, since all artistic languages started from a primal magical-religious source, it's even possible that its first exercise was in charge of a shaman or priest, and even if with time it has transformed in a secular vocation, with loss of its sacred sense, it still hasn't lost its magical dimension even today.
Politicking information technology strategy in organisations: A case study of a selected organisation in South Africa
Authors: Twum-Darko Michael , Iyamu Tiko
Published: December 2016

The paper discusses the impact of organisational polities on IT strategy formulation and implementation in an organisation. The objective is to determine the extent of organisational polities on strategy implementation in an organisation. The paper considered the interplay between stakeholders in influencing IT strategy formulation and implementation in an organisation as a socially constructed phenomenon. Thus, the phenomenon can be interpreted and understood by using social theories such Structuration Theory. Hence the paper adopted ANT as a lens through which to understand and interpret the sociotechnical processes associated with IT strategy formulation and implementation in an organisation. Through IT strategy, many organisations attempt to set out key directions and objectives for the use and management of information, communication and technologies. A shared view among these organisations is that IT strategy allows all parts of the organisation to gain a shared understanding of priorities, goals and objectives for both current and future states as defined in the organisational strategy. It is therefore arguable that IT strategy, for the foreseeable future will remain a key aspect of development within organisations. As a result, there has been more focus on how IT strategy is formulated and articulated. What is missing though, is less attention to the implementation of it. Using interpretive research philosophy and employing semi-structured interviews as data collection instrument, this paper attempts to suggest a matrix that will assist organisation to comprehend and deal with organisational politics to reduce its negative impact on IT strategy formulation and implementation in an organisation.
An evaluation of the effectiveness of environmental policy in Jordan
Authors: Shamaileh Adel Yacoub
Published: December 2016

This study examines the impact of the environmental policy in Jordan. The article reviews laws, measures, instruments and the implementation process and evaluates their effectiveness in banning, removing and/or reducing negative externalities in Jordan. Data was collected by administration of questionnaires distributed to all key enforcement officials working in the Ministries of Environment, Agriculture, and Health. Additional sources were laws, regulations, official documents and reports issued by the government, international organizations, NGOs and media. The study shows that Jordan’s environmental policy relies solely on the command and control approach to mitigate negative externalities, while completely overlooking price-based and rights -based instruments. Such instruments are widely and increasingly employed in developed countries and have proved their efficiency and effectiveness in protecting the environment. The results of the study reveal that command and control measures are insufficient to achieve effective environmental policy and consequently are incapable of internalizing negative externalities in Jordan. The results may motivate government regulators to endorse price-based and rights-based measures, in addition to command and control measures.
Impact of corporate governance index on firm performance: evidence from Pakistani manufacturing sector
Authors: Javaid Faisal
Published: December 2016

Corporate governance is considered to have significant impact on the growth and development perspective of an economy. Sound corporate governance practices leads the economy towards the achievement of higher performance, provide sources for capital investment by increasing the creditability of shareholders. The purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the relationship of corporate governance and firm performance in terms of accounting as well as market performance i.e.to be measured by Return on asset, Return on equity and Tobin’s Q. The theoretical base to conduct the study is the demand of separation of ownership and control characterize as agency theory. The previous studies have yielded inconsistent result. To achieve the purpose 58 textile sector companies were selected listed in the Karachi stock exchange and data was taken from annual reports of the companies for the period of 2009 to 2013. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and regression estimation using pooled, fixed effect, random effect and Hausman specification test were carried out after developing a composite index based on 21 proxies. The result entails that corporate governance index (CGI) and firm performance has positive and significant association but the relationship for each specific index is dependent upon the measure of firm performance. The result also shows that companies having strong corporate governance mechanism has greater chances to acquire finance. The implication of study demands that the reform effort should be directed towards the improvement in internal corporate governance mechanism and regulatory framework for the governance system.
Conflict management strategies in settling workplace disputes: The case of air Zimbabwe
Authors: Ngcobo Sandiso , Komichi Morgen
Published: December 2016

The aim of this article is to conduct the analysis of the conflict management strategies that Air Zimbabwe, a service delivery company in Zimbabwe in Southern Africa, employs in settling workplace disputes between it and its employees. The research approach relies mainly on a survey questionnaire that is completed by both the employees and management. The analysis of data is descriptive. The respondents indicate that strategies can move from a positive to a negative approach within a short space of time. The results are often detrimental to the quality of service that the company provides to its clientele. It is recommended that the parties should rely on negotiation and mediation to arrest conflicts before they escalate.
Harambee narratives: A rhetorical framing of the Kenyan trade union movement
Authors: Miruka Collins Ogutu
Published: December 2016

This paper analyses discourse on trade unionism contained in the coverage of Labour Day (May 1) celebrationsinone leading Kenyan daily national newspaper, The East African Standard, from 1966 to 2013. I assess slightly over fortyarticles qualitativelyusing rhetorical criticism. This is done by looking at topics addressed, characterizations of unions as well as major actors such as union leaders, workers, and political leaders. I chose rhetoricalcriticism of a news media corpusin order to explore how diverse power relations have been transformed into mechanisms that keep the Kenyan labour movement tolerable to the government of the day. The research identifies themes surfaced by and in the news coverage. The paper shows how diverse power relations are colonized and articulated into more general mechanisms that keeps the industrial population governable with minimal disruptions.
Factors impacting on employee performance: A case study of the royal Swaziland police service
Authors: Dorasamy Nirmala , Mabila Ndiphethe Olive
Published: December 2016

The principal challenge for most organisations is to ensure that the performance of employees will result in the effectiveness and success of any organisation. The Royal Swaziland Police Service (RSPS), in order to differentiate itself from other organisations and ensure survival effectiveness and competitiveness, must render services of high quality. The key findings of the RSPS study suggest that the most positive factors of job satisfaction are receiving respect from the community and relations with colleagues, while the negative aspects are that salaries are not equal to effort put into the job and fear of victimization after voicing a personal opinion.
Exploring the socio-demographic differences on psychological career meta-capacities and retention-related dispositions
Authors: Tladinyane Rebecca
Published: December 2016

The aim of this study was to better understand socio-demographic differences of individuals in terms of their psychological career meta-capacities (measured by the Psychological Career Resources Inventory) and their retention related dispositions construct variables ((measured by the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale and Organisation-Related Commitment Scale). A quantitative survey was conducted involving a non-probability purposive sample of predominantly black females employed at managerial and staff levels (N = 318) in the field of industrial and organisational psychology. An independent-samples t-test indicated significant differences between the various socio-demographic groups in regard to the measured variables. The findings contribute new knowledge that may be used to inform human resource career development practices concerned with the retention of particularly female employees in South African service industry.
Students’ perceptions and attitudes towards statistics in South African university: An exploratory factor analysis approach
Authors: Ncube Bokang , Moroke Ntebogang Dinah
Published: December 2016

The major part of students at institutions of higher learning has shown an aversion for statistics. These attitudes impede on students’ performance. Among factors affecting students’ achievement in the subject is self-efficacy, self-concept, anxiety and low self-perception. In the main, this study sought to explore students’ perceptions and attitudes towards statistics. Data used was collected through SATS-36 and MPSP questionnaires from students who availed themselves for lectures of first year statistics and statistics related courses at a university in South Africa. The findings proved that students’ perceived academic and professional relevance of statistics relates to their statistics proficiency. Students with low statistics self-perception are bound to develop negative attitudes towards the subject. Interest, mathematics and statistics self-efficacy, enjoyment, worth, relevance and effort were identified as precursors of statistics course achievement.