bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Numbers of early CD34+ progenitors of bone marrow hematopoiesis in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Authors: Dorokhina E I , Magomedova A U , Galtseva I V , Dvirnyk V N , Glinkina S A , Kulikov S M , Kravchenko S K
Published: February 2017

Aim. To estimate the number of early progenitors of bone marrow (BM) hematopoiesis in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in the late period after high-dose chemotherapy (HDCT) according to the mNHL-BFM-90 program. Subjects and methods. The investigators analyzed the results of BM immunophenotypic and histological studies in 40 patients (median age, 57 years) with DLBCL who received HDCT according to the mNHL-BFM-90 program at the Hematology Research Center (HRC), Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (MHRF), in the period 2002 to 2009. A comparison group consisted of 19 patients (median age, 70 years) treated according to the CHOP/R-CHOP program at HRC, MHRF, in the same period. The median follow-up period was 6 years. The results of BM examination were analyzed before and 5—10 years after the end of HDCT. Immunophenotypic study determined the number of early CD34+ hematopoietic progenitors. BM cellularity, the size of erythroid, granulocytic and megakaryocytic lineages, their ratio, the presence of dysplasia signs, and secondary stromal changes were histologically determined. The BM toxic injury signs found for the first time were evaluated as manifestations of late myelotoxicity. Results. At 5-to-10-year follow-ups after the end of HDCT according to the mNHL-BFM-90 program, the patients showed a smaller number of early CD34+ progenitors of BM hematopoiesis in 31 (78%) cases than those treated according to the CHOP/R-CHOP-21 program (n=8 (2%)) (p=0.005). Myelopoiesis with decreased CD34+ cell count was characterized by hypocellularity in 8 (26%) patients (p=0.07), the narrowing of megakaryocytic lineage in 14 (45%) (p=0.006), erythroid one in 7 (23%) (p=0.01), and granulocytic one in 8 (26%) (p=0.92), pronounced secondary stromal changes in 15 (48%) (p=0.03), and grade 1 thrombocytopenia in 13 (42%); p=0.02). Conclusion. There is evidence that the number of early CD34+ progenitors of BM hematopoiesis decreased in patients with DLBCL in the late period after HDCT. The investigation shows the relationship of the reduction in the number of early CD34+ progenitors of BM hematopoiesis in the late follow-up period to the presence of pronounced secondary changes in the BM stroma (p=0.02). There was no statistically significant relationship of the decreased number of CD34+ cells to the age younger or older than 60 years, to the period after the end of chemotherapy, to gender or presence of specific BM injury.
Enumerating algal viruses by flow cytometry v2
Authors: Zimmerman Amy , Camille Poirier not provided
Published: February 2017

Purpose: To quantify virus-like particles in culture or environmental samples. Summary: Host cells and virus-like particles are enumerated from the same glutaraldehyde-fixed sample. For virus counts, an aliquot is diluted in 0.02-µm-filtered TE buffer prior to staining with SYBR Green I nucleic acid dye to improve staining efficiency and ensure an appropriately low event rate in the instrument. An unstained aliquot of sample is run for host cell counts.
Lexical Features of Editorial Comments of Tell Magazine in Nigeria
Authors: Ariyo Kayode Samuel
Published: February 2017

The Editorial Comment of news print is highly significant for the negotiation of meaning.  This is made possible through linguistic features that characterise the comments, one of which is the lexical cohesive ties that provide a distinct linguistic connection in the text. The analysis of selected editorial comments is based on Halliday’s and Hasan’s (1976) Lexical Cohesion Theory. The study therefore investigates the social functions of the observed lexical devices in the editorial comments in order to demonstrate how meanings are being foregrounded in the editorial comments of the news print.
Developing an Online Pre-service Student Teaching System Using ADDIE Approach in a Middle Eastern University
Authors: Al-Bulushi Ali H. , Ismail Sameh Said
Published: February 2017

In this study, an analysis was conducted in order to seek an improvement of a current working student teaching system in a Middle Eastern country university using the instructional design approach ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation) to indicate the need for an online-based system to manage the teacher preparation program in student teaching. The study sample involved twenty-five individuals from college supervisors, cooperating teachers and student teachers who took part in student teaching programs during Fall 2015. Focused group discussion, field notes, document analysis were the main tools used to analyze the status-qua of the system for the need to construct a new instruction. Results revealed several themes in the system based on three phases from the analysis phase of ADDIE approach. Future implications include utilization of current data to complete the next phases of the construction of an effective online system of managing student teaching.
The association between the quality of life and depression of elderly in a nursing home institutional setting
Authors: Ilievová Ľubica , Žitný Peter , Jakobejova Jana
Published: February 2017

Introduction: The quality of life is perceived individually and subjectively. The quality of life of elderly people in nursing home nursing homes depends on the degree to which their needs are fulfilled. The need to adapt to a new environment in an older age is a risky situation and may result in depression. The aim of the study was to analyze the change of quality of life and level of depression, as well as possible association of quality of life and level of depression, in elderly people admitted for the first time to nursing home.Methods: The research included 38 participants (10 men and 28 women). The data were obtained using the Geriatric Depression Rating Scale Short Form (GDS-SF) and a short form of the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q-SF).Results: The average age was 79.2 (SD = 6.9) with a variation span of 30 years, minimum age was 62 (n = 1) and maximum age was 92 years (n = 1).The participants experienced a clinically significant reduction in depression symptoms, moving from a mild depression zone (8-12 points) to the zone of clinical standard (7 points or less). An essential finding was a strong negative correlation between the quality of life and depression.Conclusions: Obtaining information on depression and the quality of life of elderly in nursing home settings should be introduced as a standard part of nursing activities in order to improve the quality of customer care in the nursing homes.
Impact of wind in the architectural shape of residential high buildings Goizha residential complex in Sulaymani city as a case study
Authors: Tayib Abdullah , Mahmood Fouad
Published: February 2017

The wind and its movement is one of the most significant environmental effects that should be taken into consideration in the preparation of the preliminary designs for any project. In spite of the large number of research and studies on the relationship between the building shape and the design vocabulary on the one hand, the wind movement and its flow of the other hand, they did not address in detail to determine the properties of architectural shape of high buildings compatible with wind speed and its direction. This paper attempts to find the relationship between the wind movement and architectural shape of high buildings in its both directions horizontally and vertically and the possibility to take advantage of the flow of air moving around it through controlling its flow for achieving climate balance which plays influential role in setting priorities in the design process. As the change in wind speed and its direction affect the composition of architectural shape of high buildings, as well as affect the efficiency of these buildings in achieving aerobic comfort in varying degrees. Goijha residential complex in Sulaymani city has been selected as a case study using the software program (ANSYS CFX12) in measuring the impact of wind on the architectural shape. The findings confirmed the validity of research hypothesis in existence of a relationship between the wind movement and architectural shape reflected in the emergence of a change in wind speed and its nature around the high buildings with a change in wind comfort factor as a result. The paper recommends using building layouts and directing the buildings to the east to the south-east due to its suitability with wind movement in the study area.
Impact of Planning on Quality Implementation of Engineering Projects Case Study: Koya District, Hawler Provence – Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Ali Peshawa , Taha Bahman , Faraj Rezhna
Published: February 2017

Project success means different things to different peoples, public projects are services of general interest which grabs the attention of most of citizens. Infrastructure of cities, public buildings and road must be implemented according to a plan set by city council or city authorities and then to be implemented by engineering directorates. Project success is a complicated process has economic, environmental, political and social trends. Success of project measured through proper planning, cost, quality, functionality, and on time completion. In order to show the consequences of poor and faulty project planning, a number of unfinished, badly finished and/or deserted construction projects have been thoroughly analyzed. Accordingly, 20 constructional public service projects are considered. The included area of the study covers Koya district in Kurdistan-Iraq (36.084643N, 44.627252E) while the time span of the study extends to thirteen years, including projects started in January 2000. A questionnaire form is distributed among 50 experts living in the Koya district itself. Experts are professionals in different sectors relating to construction, management and planning. They are asked for their openion about the success of these projects as well as the reason of failure if exist. For this purpose seven predefined casues of failure were specified by authors. Results showed that the main reason for failure is lack of planning, and the most common secondary reason for failure is the functionality problem (project not function well for some reason). This research concluded that lack of a unified perspective for the future of the district, and the absence of long-term city master plan are the main reasons behind poor planning and implementation of the projects.
Sotka Dam Seepage; Evaluation and Possible Remediation
Authors: Abdulrahman Kawa , Salih Nihad
Published: February 2017

One of the most important analysis that should be done before the construction of an embankment dam is the seepage analysis. Inaccurate analysis of the seepage through the foundation or the dam body will lead to inaccurate design of the seepage control measures, and consequently may cause failure of the dam or high seepage losses during the operation stage. This research deals with the seepage problem in a small dam (Sotka) in Sulaimani City. Significant amount of seepage near the left abutment at the downstream toe of the dam has been noticed after first filling. A notable difference was noticed between measured and calculated values. Despite that discrepancy, seepage rate is considerably high and affects the reservoir operation efficiency. Grouting curtain is suggested as seepage control measures to reduce seepage quantity through the foundation of the dam. The estimated seepage rate after using grout curtain is reduced to 20% of the existing field seepage rate.
Strengthening and Repair of Parabolic RC Beam Using Carbon Fiber – Reinforced Polymer Under Repeated Load
Authors: Sulaivani Bayar , Amin Tara
Published: February 2017

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of (CFRP) on parabolic beams under repeated load. In this study nine parabolic reinforced concrete beams were prepared having (150 x 200mm) dimensions , two unstrengthened as control beams and others were divided in to two groups (A and B) .

Group (A) consisted of four beams wrapped with (CFRP) in different ways , group (B) included three damaged beams loaded to about (55%) of the maximum load of control beams and then repaired by (CFRP) . All beams tested under repeated load by (10kN) in one cycle.

The test results showed the (CFRP) increased the strength of the parabolic RC beams based on the shape and type of the strengthening.
Social needs realization indices in properties of forming the urban residential façade
Authors: Al-Sanjary Hasan
Published: February 2017

Residential façade role as a social filter can be considered as a candidate one of its basic functions which express its role to achieve control of the social interaction between the resident and his surroundings and within acceptable limits that achieve the necessary privacy to him. There is no doubt that this role may like a lot of problems with the fundamental changes in the pattern of urban housing during the previous century, which has impacted on the pan-end ability to express local environmental privacy. With the availability of local studies that have dealt with this problem and presented the detailed results to solve, but it remained limited impact and the application by the problematic dealing with the priorities of the contemporary needs of the resident in the housing reality. This research tries to view and critique the previous local studies on solving this problem and discuss the constraints applied in the reality of housing, and offers by taking advantage of the facade analysis in the actual residential product, the proposed realistic indicators that can be applied to improve the social performance of the infacade in future housing projects.
Factors of Ukrainian Media Content Virality on Social Networks, under the Current Conditions
Authors: Husak Olviia
Published: February 2017

The main objective of the study was to explore the key factors of the virality of media content on social networks under the current conditions in Ukraine.

To achieve the objective of the study, a combination of general and specific scientific methods, both theoretical and empirical, was applied. We used the methods of generalization and terminological analysis to clarify the definitions of the term “virality” and “virality content”. Analytic and synthetic method allowed to single out the virality factors of the content and to get an idea of the whole system of measures applied for the promotion of information on social networks. The methods of observation and measurement were used for collecting the actual source material for the theoretical study of the virality factors. The comparison method made it possible to define the features of the information popularization under special circumstances. The method of content analysis was used for in-depth study of the text messages on social networks in order to select the indicators, which allowed interpreting the study results into the specific recommendations.

Results and Conclusions. We analyzed the concept of virality and generalized the reasons that affect the popularity of the information posted on social networks in Ukraine. The three main groups of virality factors were singled out, namely: the content (its subject and form); the audience; and the specific character of the social network. We analyzed the content of the three most popular Ukrainian media in Facebook (“Ukrayinska Pravda”, “Hromadske TV”, and “TSN”) to define the virality factors under the current Ukrainian conditions. Given the specificity of the algorithm for ranking posts in Facebook news line, we traced the reasons for the popularity of certain materials, which are caused by the situation in the country, the emotions induced by the publication, the type of the content, and the time of the users’ activity in the social network. The results of the study indicated that, given the political situation and hybrid war, there are few most popular content topics, namely: the politics, the war in eastern Ukraine and the basic life needs.
Objectification of Subjectivity: International Experience in Selection of TV Stimuli in Mass Media Effect Research
Authors: Havrylets Yurii , Rizun Volodymyr , Tukaiev Sergii , Khylko Maksym
Published: February 2017

The objective of the study was to classify the existing methods of the TV news content selection, and to assess the advantages and shortcomings of each approach. To achieve this goal, the following tasks have been performed: 1) considering the existing approaches to the selection of the TV news content, applied in the media effects studies; 2) summarizing and classifying the approaches used for the selection of the TV news stories for experiments in the media effects studies; 3) analysing the advantages and disadvantages of each technique of the experimental selection of the TV news content.

The research was conducted through the use of scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, transition from the abstract to the concrete, and document review. Several criteria were applied to the selection of the studies to be included in the review of methods of the TV news materials selection: 1) only those experimental articles and thesis were selected, in which the TV news was the independent variable, and the reaction of surveyed people was the dependent variable; 2) the articles and theses should include a clear description of the methods of the TV news selection.

Results and Conclusions. The TV news content was examined as a basic material for experiments in social communications. Based on the academic publications of the American and European scientists, we elaborated the classification of methods for the media content selection in the media effects studies. Different approaches to the selection of news material were proposed. According to the proposed classification, all methods of the media content selection were divided into the primary methods (pool method) and secondary methods (Self-Assessment Mannequin test; semantic differential method; R. Likert emotion assessment scale; J.B. Haskins scale for the good-bad news assessment). The validity and reliability of these techniques was proved by the studies in the TV news effects.
Transient Tooth Discoloration After Periodontal Instrumentation of Aggressive Periodontitis: A Case Report
Authors: Rincon Julio C. , Oakley Zahida , Abbott Paul
Published: February 2017

Introduction: Transient tooth discoloration (TTD) is an endodontic condition associated with dental traumatic events. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first case report of transient coronal discoloration of the two maxillary permanent central incisors after periodontal instrumentation of root surfaces affected by aggressive periodontitis (AgP). The initial case presentation and multidisciplinary periodontal, endodontic, and orthodontic management are described.

Case Presentation: A 17‐year‐old male was referred from the orthodontics department to the periodontics department of the Oral Health Center of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Localized AgP was diagnosed. After meticulous periodontal debridement of the mid‐root and apical root portions of the two maxillary central incisors, TTD was noted 5 months later. The diagnosis, case management, and biologic explanations for the unique presentation of these conditions are discussed.

Conclusions: TTD may be caused by trauma from periodontal instrumentation. Proper diagnosis and management of this particular condition is important to protect the integrity of the pulp in affected teeth. This case report opens the possibility of TTD originating from causes other than traumatic luxation or intra‐alveolar root fractures of teeth.
Growth and molting of mud crab administered by different doses of vitomolt
Authors: Fujaya Yushinta
Published: February 2017

Vitomolt is a molting stimulant made from spinach (Amaranthus spp.) extracts.  The objective of this study was to optimize the dose of vitomolt injection on the growth and molting of mud crab (Scylla spp). The research was conducted in April to June 2010.  There were three doses of vitomolt tested, i.e. 9 mg/g crab, 15 mg/g, and 21 mg/g crab. The results showed that the dose of vitomolt injection had great influence on the growth and molting of mud crab.  Higher dose of vitomolt gave higher growth but its molting percentage was different.  Vitomolt dose of 15 mg/g crab was the optimal dose to induce molting of mud crab while the dose of 21 mg/g crab gave the highest growth which reached 53.6%.  However, in terms of productivity, dose of 15 mg/g crab gave the highest production of soft crab.

Key words: dose, vitomolt, growth, molting, mud crab

 

ABSTRAK

Vitomolt adalah stimulan molting yang terbuat dari ekstrak bayam (Amaranthus spp.).  Tujuan penelitian ini adalah optimalisasi dosis penyuntikan vitomolt terhadap pertumbuhan dan molting kepiting bakau (Scylla spp).  Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan April hingga Juni 2010.  Ada tiga dosis vitomolt yang diuji, yakni: 9 mg/g, 15 mg/g, dan 21 mg/g kepiting. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa penyuntikan vitomolt sangat berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan dan molting kepiting bakau. Semakin tinggi dosis vitomolt memberikan pertumbuhan yang semakin tinggi pula namun tidak demikian terhadap persentase molting. Dosis vitomolt 15 mg/g kepiting adalah dosis optimal menginduksi molting kepiting bakau, sedangkan dosis 21 mg/g kepiting memberikan pertumbuhan tertinggi hingga 53,6%. Bila ditinjau dari produktivitas, dosis 15 mg/g kepiting memberikan produksi kepiting lunak tertinggi.

Kata kunci: dosis, vitomolt, pertumbuhan, molting, kepiting bakau
Profiles of traditional farms: soil texture, total inorganic N and bacteria-producing estate
Authors: Hastuti Yuni Puji , Rusmana Iman , Widiyanto T.
Published: February 2017

Pond traditional system is the pond in still activity with a symple management system.  This activity indicated by low technology and relatively low production level.  Aquaculture activities in traditional pond not loss from nitrification and denitrification prosess, however this process is more low production rather than semiintensive and intensive system. This study aims to observe abundance of bacteria nitrification along with changes soil texture, and N-organic in the soil of traditional pond. Chemical and biological analyses were done using spectroscopy and Most Probable Number methods to determine the amount of nitrite and ammonium production of bacteria.  Based of the result, each stratum traditional ponds have relatively similar abundance in nitrite producing bacteria of 7.08-7.47 Log CFU/g.  Increasing abundance in ammonium producing bacteria was found in all stratum, range from 5.63 Log cfu/g to 8.12 Log cfu/g. From the first day of preparation, traditional ponds have a lot of nitrite and ammonium producing bacteria.

Keywords: traditional, pond, nitrification, abundance of bacteri.

 

ABSTRAK

Tambak sistem tradisional merupakan tambak yang dalam kegiatannya masih menggunakan sistem manajemen sederhana.  Hal ini ditandai dengan penerapan teknologi sederhana, dan tingkat produksi relatif rendah.  Kegiatan budidaya di tambak tradisional tidak akan terlepas dari proses nitrifikasi dan denitrifikasi, namun demikian proses ini relatif lebih rendah aktivitasnya daripada tambak sistem semiintensif dan intensif.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mempelajari kelimpahan bakteri penghasil senyawa nitrit, amonium seiring dengan perubahan tekstur tanah, dan N-organik pada tanah tambak tradisional. Media pertumbuhan bakteri dikondisikan bebas oksigen (oxygen free nitrogen/OFN method) , sedangkan kelimpahan bakteri dianalisis dengan rumus most porbable number (MPN). Berdasarkan hasil, setiap strata tanah tambak tradisional memiliki jumlah bakteri penghasil nitrit yang relatif sama, yaitu antara 7,08-7,47 Log cfu/g. Peningkatan kelimpahan bakteri penghasil amonium terjadi pada semua strata, yaitu berkisar antara 5,63 Log cfu/g sampai dengan 8,12 Log cfu/g.  Dari hari pertama persiapan, tambak tradisional telah memiliki kelimpahan bakteri penghasil nitrit dan amonium yang berlimpah.

Kata kunci:  tradisional, tambak, nitritifikasi, kelimpahan bakteri.
Study of gonadotropin (GtH) stimulating hormone on gonad maturation of climbing perch Anabas testudineus Bloch
Authors: Suriansyah . , Junior M. Zairin , Sudrajat Agus Oman
Published: February 2017

Gonadotropin can quicken the process of 17α-hidroxyprogesterone hormone synthesis becoming 17α, 20β-di hidroxyprogesterone as the maturation inducing steroids (MIS) and quicken the process of egg nucleus integration to germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD) position. This research aimed to know the efficacy of gonadotropin hormone in the form of ovaprim on gonad maturation of climbing perch (Anabas testudineus Bloch). Stimulation of GtH with a dose of 0.5 ml/kg of fish body weight could improve the fish gonado somato index (GSI) to 2.72 %, improve the the final egg diameter to  0.70 mm (71.50 %), and shorten ovulation time which down to 4.30 hours.

Key words: Gonadotropin hormone, gonad maturation, Anabas testudineus

 

ABSTRAK

Hormon gonadotropin dapat mempercepat proses sintesa hormon 17α-hidroksiprogesteron menjadi 17α, 20β-dihidroksiprogesteron yang berfungsi sebagai steroid yang merangsang pematangan gonad dan mempercepat proses integrasi inti sel telur menuju posisi germinal vesicle breakdowan (GVBD). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas hormon gonadotropin yang terdapat dalam ovaprim terhadap pematangan gonad ikan betook Anabas testudineus Bloch. Pemberian hormon GtH dalam bentuk ovaprim dengan dosis 0,5 ml/kg bobot ikan dapat memperbaiki perkembangan gonad yang ditunjukkan dengan peningkatan nilai gonado somatik indeks (GSI) sebanyak 2,72%, peningkatan diameter telur menjadi 0,77 mm (71,50%) dan mempercepat waktu ovulasi menjadi 4,3 jam.

Kata-kata kunci: Hormon gonadotropin, pematangan gonad, ikan betok
Merebut Kursi Impian Partisipasi Perempuan di Tengah Intervensi Negara dan Dinasti Politik
Authors: Dedees Adek Risma
Published: February 2017

Kebijakan affirmative action merupakan bentuk diksriminasi positif bagi perempuan di Indonesia untuk terlibat langsung dalam proses pembuatan dan pengambilan kebijakan di parlemen. Dengan kebijakan ini kesadaran gender di parlemen pelan tapi pasti memberikan harapan bagi perjuangan dan keadilan perempuan. Kebijakan affirmative action diharapkan mampu mengubah wajah parlemen yang bias kepentingan patriarki menuju kebijakan-kebijakan yang lebih ramah kepada perempuan. Sementara itu, partisipasi perempuan melalui dinasti politik sebagai sandaran tidak bisa disebut jelek atau tidak memiliki modal atau pengetahuan berpolitik. Sebagai tahap awal dan lewat jalur apapun, lebih baik rakyat melihat perempuan di posisi paling tinggi di pemerintahan, perusahaan, dan organisasi daripada tidak sama sekali. Jenis penelitian ini kualitatif interpretatif dengan kajian pustaka perihal persoalan partisipasi perempuan dalam ranah politik.Affirmative action policies are forms of positive discrimination for women in Indonesia to be directly involved in the manufacturing process and policy making in parliament. With this policy of gender awareness in parliament, it slowly but surely gives hope to women's struggle and justice. Affirmative action policies are expected to change the face of parliament biased towards the interests of patriarchal policies that are more friendly to women. Meanwhile, the participation of women through political dynasty as the backrest cannot be called bad, or does not have the capital or knowledge of politics. As an early stage and through any path, it is much better people's view of women is in the highest positions in the government, companies, and organizations than nothing at all. This type of research is qualitative interpretive literature review regarding the issue of women's participation in the political sphere.
Model of Religious Study and Moral Values in TK Putra Harapan Nalumsari Jepara
Authors: Mubasyaroh Mubasyaroh
Published: February 2017

Religious and moral education from an early age so needs to be invested for the child, so that in the future they will have a strong and deep understanding of the norms and teachings of Islam. Age children early childhood and kindergarten (TK) is a time to play, so education is implemented particularly religious education should be designed properly by the teacher so that the education process into an active and fun activities. Kindergarten (TK) Putra Harapan Nalumsari Jepara is one of the educational institutions that provide education for early childhood, with one lesson material is a moral and religious education. Moral education is one of the materials is very important because in load values, morals and religion, so this will be a guide for students in later life. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research to describe in detail the subjects and issues to be studied. The findings in this study is the cultivation of religious values and morals for children Kindergarten revolves around the activities of daily life. In particular cultivation of religious values with laying the foundations of the faith, personality or character that is commendable and devotional practices, in accordance with the child's ability is implemented. As one of the early childhood education institutions, in conducting the study, have several models of delivery Edutainment, habituation and uswah hasanah as a reference implementation of teaching and learning.Pendidikan agama dan moral sejak usia dini perlu ditanamkan bagi anak, sehingga di masa depan mereka akan memiliki pemahaman yang kuat dan mendalam dari norma-norma dan ajaran Islam. Usia anak-anak usia dini dan taman kanak-kanak (TK) adalah waktu untuk bermain, sehingga pendidikan diimplementasikan khususnya pendidikan agama harus dirancang dengan baik oleh guru sehingga proses pendidikan menjadi kegiatan yang aktif dan menyenangkan. TK (TK) Putra Harapan Nalumsari Jepara merupakan salah satu lembaga pendidikan yang memberikan pendidikan bagi anak usia dini, dengan satu bahan pelajaran adalah pendidikan moral dan agama. pendidikan moral adalah salah satu bahan yang sangat penting karena di nilai beban, moral dan agama, jadi ini akan menjadi panduan bagi siswa di kemudian hari. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif untuk menjelaskan secara rinci subyek dan isu-isu yang akan diteliti. Temuan dalam penelitian ini adalah penanaman nilai-nilai dan moral agama untuk anak-anak TK berkisar pada aktivitas kehidupan sehari-hari. Dalam budidaya tertentu nilai-nilai agama dengan meletakkan dasar-dasar iman, kepribadian atau karakter yang praktek terpuji dan kebaktian, diimplementasikan sesuai dengan kemampuan anak. Sebagai salah satu lembaga pendidikan anak usia dini, dalam melakukan pendidikan, memiliki beberapa model pengantar Edutainment, pembiasaan dan uswah hasanah sebagai acuan pelaksanaan belajar mengajar.
The Effect of Problem-Based Learning and Level Intelligence of Students’ Critical Thinking on Kalamm Science
Authors: Astuti Mardiah
Published: February 2017

This research aim was to figure out the effect of  PBL and Level Intelligence of Student’s Critical Thinking. The subject matter in this research was Ilmu Kalam. This research was experimental design and used factorial design 2 x 2. The result of this research was: 1) There were differences in average critical thinking skills in the subject of Kalam  Science of the group given, the model PBM to Conventional Methods, 2)  there was evidence that the PBL model could improve critical thinking skills for students who had high intelligence, 3) The ability of students in critical thinking in that they had low intelligence by using higher PBM model with critical thinking skills of students with lower intelligence levels using conventional models, 4) the interaction effect between PBL and intelligence influential on the level of critical thinking skills of students.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh PBL dan Tingkat Kecerdasan Berpikir Kritis Mahasiswa. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah Ilmu Kalam. Penelitian ini adalah desain eksperimental dan digunakan desain faktorial 2 x 2. Hasil penelitian ini adalah: 1) Ada perbedaan keterampilan berpikir kritis rata-rata di subjek Kalam Ilmu kelompok tertentu, model PBM ke Metode Konvensional, 2) ada bukti bahwa model PBL dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis bagi siswa yang memiliki kecerdasan yang tinggi, 3) kemampuan siswa dalam berpikir kritis dalam bahwa mereka memiliki kecerdasan yang rendah dengan menggunakan model PBM lebih tinggi dengan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dengan tingkat kecerdasan yang lebih rendah menggunakan model konvensional, 4) efek interaksi antara PBL dan kecerdasan berpengaruh pada tingkat kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa.
Extensive Listening in a Colombian University: Process, Product, and Perceptions
Authors: Mayora Carlos A.
Published: February 2017

The current paper reports an experience implementing a small-scale narrow listening scheme (one of the varieties of extensive listening) with intermediate learners of English as a foreign language in a Colombian university. The paper presents (a) how the scheme was designed and implemented, including materials and procedures (the process); (b) how the students performed in the different activities with an emphasis on time spent watching/listening and their perceptions of video difficulty and self-rated comprehension (the product); and (c) how the students felt and viewed the experience (perception). Product and perceptions showed that the pedagogical implementation was positive which leads to a discussion of a number of implications for this context and similar ones.
Estudio cualitativo sobre el conocimiento de los riesgos de la salud visual asociados con la Diabetes tipo II en Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Umaefulam Valerie Onyinyechi
Published: February 2017

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem and its burden is expected to increase in developing countries such as Nigeria. One of the most frequent complications of type II diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, and a major cause of blindness worldwide especially among adults. Objective: To determine the awareness of diabetes – related eye health risks and complications among type II diabetics in Lagos, Nigeria. Method: The study was carried out in Rhowil Medical Centre in Lagos, Nigeria and adopted qualitative methodology. Data was collected via semi-structured interviews. Interviews were carried out on nine type II diabetes patients above the age of eighteen via purposive sampling. The interviews were analyzed based on Kvale’s framework for the qualitative data analysis. Results: Knowledge of diabetes, sources of information, cultural health beliefs and practices, and communication were themes that emerged from the thematic analysis. The data revealed significant gaps in awareness of diabetes-related eye complications amongst type II diabetics. Data showed poor knowledge of diabetes-related eye diseases and of inadequate awareness of the connection between diabetes and ocular complications. Also, education, health literacy and communication barrier problems between health professionals and diabetic patients were also evident. In addition, sources of information on diabetes and eye care, as well as health beliefs influenced awareness. Conclusion: Findings from this study can inform strategic plans of public health authorities in addressing the growing diabetes epidemic by developing effective health education programs with the aim to increase awareness amongst people living with diabetes in the region.
Analisis Kesulitan Belajar Mahasiswa Dalam Memahami Konsep Bilangan Real
Authors: Sucipto Lalu , Mauliddin Mauliddin
Published: February 2017

[Bahasa]: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis-jenis kesulitan dan faktor-faktor penyebab kesulitan yang dihadapi oleh mahasiswa dalam mengerjakan soal bilangan real. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, tes dan wawancara. Hasil tes dikelompokkan berdasarkan tujuh kategori kesalahan Watson kemudian dilakukan wawancara untuk mengklarifikasi kesalahan tersebut.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa jenis kesalahan yang dominan terjadi pada jawaban mahasiswa berupa jenis kesalahan data tidak tepat, prosedur yang tidak tepat, konflik level respon, dan masalah hirarkhi keterampilan. Kesalahan mahasiswa dalam mengerjakan soal memberikan gambaran kesulitan yang dialami dalam memahami konsep bilangan real. Faktor yang mempengaruhi kesulitan mahasiswa yaitu: materi yang sulit dipahami dan diaplikasikan dalam pemecahan masalah; dan faktor pribadi yang mencakup pola belajar yang tidak baik, sarana pendukung, dan faktor dosen.

[English]: This research aims to identify undergraduate students’ difficulties and the factors which caused them in solving real analysis problems. This qualitative research applies descriptive analysis. Data is collected through observation, test, and interview. Students’ answers on test are categorized into Watson’s seven categories of errors then the students are interviewed to clarify the errors. This research reveals that dominant errors encounterd by the students are inappropriate data, inappropriate procedure, response level conclict, and skill hierarchy problem. The errors portrait the difficulties the students encountered. The factors which cause the difficulties are the material is hard to understand and apply to problem solving; and personal factor such as bad learning habits, supporting tools, and the lecturers.
Neutral Low-Dimensional Assemblies of a Mn(III) Schiff Base Complex and Octacyanotungstate(V): Synthesis, Characterization and Magnetic Properties
Authors: Majcher Anna M. , Pilet Guillaume , Mironov Vladimir S. , Vostrikova Kira E.
Published: February 2017

Abstract: Two novel low-dimensional molecular magnetic materials were prepared by a self-assembling of 3d- and 5d-metal complexes. These are the first neutral heterobimetallic cyanobridged compounds involving one anisotropic Mn(III) Schiff base complex and one octacyanotungstate(V) per molecular unit. A slow diffusion of the constituents’ solutions leads to a formation of the 0D crystalline complex 1 due to coordination of a water molecule to the Mn center prevents a polymer formation. A rapid mixing of reagents results in a precipitation of the microcrystalline powder of the complex 2, which on a totality of experimental data possess 1D polymeric structure. The magnetic studies have shown that antiferromagnetic exchange interactions are dominating in 1 J/kB= -13.1(7) K, D=-3.0(1.3) K, zJ'= -0.16(20) K and gav=2.00(1); while the presence of the significant intramolecular Mn(III)–W(V) ferromagnetic couplings through cyanide bridges is characteristic for 2 (J/kB = 46.1(5) K gMn = 2.11(3), fixed gW = 2.0). Due to the weak interchain interactions, zJ'/kB = –0.8(2) K, compound 2 is a metamagnet with the Néel temperature of 9.5 K undergoing a spin-flip transition at 2 kOe. The slow magnetization dynamics of 2 was investigated at DС field of 0 and 2 kOe, giving the values of τ0 32(15) and 36(15) ps respectively, well within the range typical for SCMs. The respective ∆τ/kB values were 48.4(1.2) and 44.9(1.0) K.
Self-similarity in Touch with Stochastic Process
Authors: Sokalski Krzysztof Z.
Published: February 2017

Partial differential representation of self-similarity feature has been derived from notion of the homogenous function in general sense. This representation allows consideration of stochastic self-similar systems. As well as the partial differential representation allows consideration of Stochastic Partial Differential Equation.
The Versatile Use of the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap in Electrical Burn Injuries
Authors: Karthikeyan G , Selvaraj Angeline , Rajeswari B.
Published: February 2017

Electricity is an indispensable part of civilization. It is often taken for granted, and can sometimes take away limbs, and at times, life. When a human being comes in contact with electricity, burns can ensue. These electrical burns are the most devastating of all thermal injuries on a size for size basis5 and involve skin and deeper tissues. 90% of electrical injuries are accidental and nearly two-thirds occur at the work spot. Young, working males are commonly affected with frequent amputation of dominant limbs. This paper analyses the different uses of the latissimus dorsi muscle flap in the reconstruction of electrical burn raw areas and in the salvage of the amputation stumps.
High-Rate Characterization and Modeling of a Hyperelastic Block Copolymer Subjected to Ballistic Impact
Authors: Luckett DeBorah C. , Bowman Andrew L. , Lessel Andrew M. , Williams Brett A. , Wedgeworth Dane N. , Thornell Travis L. , Sherburn Jesse A. , Newman J. Kent
Published: February 2017

A polystyrene-polyisobutylene-polystyrene star-block copolymer (PS-PIB-PS) is a thermoplastic elastomer with visco hyperelastic characteristics that displays a high level of toughness and performs well in shock attenuating applications. The research goal is to investigate experimentally and numerically the capacity of PS-PIB-PS to dissipate kinetic energy and examine its deformation and failure modes under impact by spherical steel projectiles at speed ranges of 200–1,700 m/s. First, PS-PIB-PS is characterized using a Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar to measure high strain rate response and calibrate a hyperelastic material model. Second, ballistics tests are conducted on 12 in. × 12 in. PS-PIB-PS targets with various thicknesses to determine the ballistic limit and residual velocity (Vr) versus impact velocity (Vi) relationship. Finally, ALE3D is used to model the ballistic response and capture the extreme deformation observed during testing. During ballistic impact tests, significant deformation occurred on the backside of polymer targets, followed by perforation of the polymer, culminating with retraction and recovery of the polymer in a self-healing manner. Numerical simulations captured the deformation behavior during impact and predicted the Vr versus Vi response with high accuracy. This research provides a method of modeling hyperelastic materials subjected to ballistic impact and provides a better understanding of energy dissipation of these materials.
Ideologi Gerakan Politik Islam Di Indonesia
Authors: Basyir Kunawi
Published: February 2017

Seiring dengan perkembangan dan perubahan setting sosial politik pasca Orde Baru  (Orba) tanpa diduga memberikan ruang bagi berkembangnya wacana pro dan kontra masalah demokrasi di Indonesia. Tiap-tiap kelompok mengajukan argumentasi untuk mengukuhkan pendirian mereka, sayang argumentasi yang dibangun tidak lagi ditujukan untuk berusaha meyakinkan wacana tersebut akan tetapi melakukan stigmatisasi satu sama lain.  Kiranya perdebatan (diskursus) wacana tentang politik Islam yaitu “hubungan antara Islam dan Negara”  menjadi pemicu adanya pro dan kontra terhadap pemberlakukan demokrasi di Indonesia,. Tema tersebut menjadi tema perdebatan yang belum terselesaikan. Perbedaan yang mendasar di kalangan internal yang diikuti oleh sikap antagonistik sejumlah kelompok Islam yang secara aksiomatik menolak dan menerima  gagasan demokrasi di Indonesia ini saling beradu konsep dan gerakan dengan mengusung isu yang berbeda. Bagi kelompok fundementalis mengusung isu khilafah dan atau syariat Islam  sedang kelopok Islam modernis mengusung isu demokrasi sebagi jargon idiologi gerakan politiknya. Dengan demikian Indonesia menjadi sebuah tontonan yang menarik bagi kalangan akademisi untuk mengkajinya.
Acompañamiento a emprendedores en la Universidad EAN: del modelo IN3 a EAN Impacta (2011-2016)
Authors: Orozco Triana Jairo Alonso , Parra Bernal León Darío , Ruíz Arias Catalina Lucía , Matíz Bulla Francisco Javier
Published: February 2017

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Desde su fundación, la Universidad EAN es pionera en ofrecer educación enfocada a fortalecer competencias emprendedoras, por este motivo es siempre un desafío diseñar programas enfocados a potenciar emprendedores. Este artículo enmarca el acompañamiento emprendedor dentro de unas tendencias globales y necesarias en del ecosistema colombiano, tales como: el pensamiento en diseño aplicado en los negocios, el emprendimiento ágil, los programas de aceleración y la innovación a partir de la investigación, los cuales se han convertido en buenas prácticas para la incubación de empresas desde las universidades (Bhatli, 2014). A partir de lo anterior, se analiza la evolución, procesos y resultados de los programas de acompañamiento desarrollados en la Universidad EAN: Modelo IN3 (Incuba-Innova-Integra), el Punto de Atención al Emprendedor (PAE) y su Fondo de Capital Semilla, y finalmente el programa actual llamado EAN Impacta.
Influencia de las prácticas de gobierno corporativo y gestión en la percepción de la unidad y armonía en empresas familiares
Authors: Gómez Betancourt Gonzalo Eduardo , Betancourt Ramírez José Bernardo , Lagos Cortés Diógenes , Aparicio Castillo Ricardo
Published: February 2017

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El presente artículo hace parte del resultado de la investigación «Ética, Responsabilidad Social y Desarrollo», a partir de una revisión de literatura y de la experiencia previa de los autores se identificaron 47 prácticas de gobierno y gestión que pueden incidir en la percepción de unidad y armonía. En una muestra de empresas mexicanas y colombianas se aplicó un análisis de regresión logística donde se encontró que buscar consejo para gestionar el patrimonio, formación continua de líderes, tener accionistas formados, tener estrategia familiar, realizar asambleas de accionistas anualmente y reuniones adicionales de propietarios son las prácticas que mayor influencia tienen en la percepción de Unidad y Armonía en la empresa familiar.
CASO CPAE: Plan Estratégico 2015 – 2020 centrado en el liderazgo y la gestión de los grupos de interés
Authors: Pérez Uribe Rafael , Vargas Hugo Alfonso , Díaz Hector
Published: February 2017

Esta investigación aplicada en el Consejo Profesional de Administración de Empresas (CPAE), entre finales de 2014 y hasta mediados de 2016, tuvo dos fases. En la primera (2014-2015), se realizó el diagnóstico y la estructuración de la planeación estratégica; y en la segunda, la implementación del direccionamiento estratégico (año 2016)
Compositional Three-Phase Relative Permeability and Capillary Pressure Models Using Gibbs Free Energy
Authors: Neshat Sajjad S. , Pope Gary A.
Published: February 2017

This paper presents new coupled three-phase relative permeability and capillary pressures models for implementation in a four-phase flow compositional EOS simulator. Identification of hydrocarbon and aqueous phases based on their molar Gibbs free energy is a key feature of the new model. Instead of using phase labels (gas/oil/solvent/aqueous) to define parameters such as relative permeability endpoints, residual saturations and exponents, the parameters are continuously interpolated between reference values using the Gibbs free energy of each phase at each time step. Models independent of phase label have many advantages in terms of both numerical stability and physical consistency. The models integrate and unify relevant physical parameters including trapping number and hysteresis into one rigorous algorithm for application in numerical reservoir simulators. The robustness of the new models is demonstrated with simulations of miscible WAG and solvent stimulation to remove condensate and/or water blocks in both conventional and unconventional formations.