bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Survey of Telemedicine Services using Datamining
Authors: Anusuya T. K. , Maharajothi P.
Published: February 2019

The transfer of the medical care services to the patient, rather than the transport of the patient to the medical services providers is aim of the project. This is achieved by using web-based applications including Modern Medical Informatics Services which is easier, faster and less expensive. The required system implements the suitable informatics and electronics solutions efficiently for the Tele-medicine care. We proposed an approach to manage different multimedia medical databases in the telemedicine system. In order to be efficiently and effectively manage, search, and display database information, we define an information package for both of doctor and patient as a concise data set of their medical information from each visit. The methodology for accessing various types of medical records will be provided, also we will design two web-based interfaces, high-quality data and display for many medical service purposes.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type B Awareness and Symptoms Prediction Using 3D Segmentation Process in MRI Images
Authors: Manochithra V. , Sumithra G.
Published: February 2019

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) describes a group of disorders associated with spinal motor neuron loss. In this review we provide an update regarding the most common form of SMA, proximal or 5q SMA, and discuss the contemporary approach to diagnosis and treatment. Electromyography and muscle biopsy features of denervation were once the basis for diagnosis, but molecular testing for homozygous deletion or mutation of the SMN1 gene allows efficient and specific diagnosis. In combination with loss of SMN1, patients retain variable numbers of copies of a second similar gene, SMN2, which produce reduced levels of the survival motor neuron (SMN) protein that are insufficient for normal motor neuron function. Despite the fact that the understanding of how ubiquitous reduction of SMN protein leads to motor neuron loss remains incomplete, several promising therapeutics are now being tested in early phase clinical trials. This proposed model investigates the symptoms and scans readings from the initial MRI scan images of babies with mutation progress and SMN proteins formation benchmark values for this particular disorder SMA and further this segmented parameters are acquitted into the K-means clustering technique that predict the report with the disorder symptoms with MSE (mean square error) values that helps the babies in future to take prevention measures to overcome this problem.
Optimization of Prosthetic Knee Joint Under Static and Cyclic Strength Tests
Authors: Ashok Jondhale Kiran , Kadlag V. L. , Aher Sandip
Published: February 2019

Knee joint consists of different components, i.e. femur, tibia, patella and menisci which make it a complex structure, undergoing different critical loads in human body performing motions and physical activities. The present study focuses on the analysis of stress magnitude on knee joint and knee implant when these are introduced with different loads acting upon it with varying angles of inclination. 3-D model of the knee joint and knee implant were designed using 3-D modeling software i.e. CAD. These models were imported to ANSYS to get the specific results of stress magnitude using finite element analysis. This study has revealed that with a load range of 540N to 790 N and change in angle from 10° to 90°, the knee implant could be able to sustain a load of 540-640 N at an angle of 10°-50° demonstrating a stable stress value of 1.27E+08 – 6.11E+08 Pa. At steady state of the knee i.e. when the knee is at 90° position, stress value reaches to 1.28E+08 Pa.
Union of Fuzzy Sub - Quadradic Groups Fuzzy Sub - Pendant Groups and Fuzzy Sub - N Groups
Authors: Chandrasekaran S. , Deepica N.
Published: February 2019

In this paper, union of Fuzzy subsets, Fuzzy sub – Quadratic group, fuzzy sub - Pendant group and Fuzzy sub–N groups are discussed. Moreover, some properties and theorems based on these have been derived and derive the definitions of Union of Fuzzy sub – Quadratic group, definitions of Union of fuzzy sub- Pendant group and soon definitions of Union of Fuzzy sub–N groups, and derive the definitions of Fuzzy Quadratic group, definitions of fuzzy Pendant group and soon definitions of Fuzzy N group and definition of Quadratic group, definitions of Pendant group and soon definitions of N group.
The Effect of Geosynthetic Content on Soil Behaviour
Authors: Sharma Hemant
Published: February 2019

While designing structure that will impose a significant load over a larger area, Geotechnical address the following situations especially when dealing with weak foundation in soil, bearing capacity failure, differential settlement and soil instability. The objective of this study is to investigate and evaluate the benefits of inclusion of carbon fibre and it's composite. The acceptance of carbon fibre in reinforced soil construction has been triggered by no of factors including light weight, economical, tolerate large deformation, high stiffness, high temperature tolerance. So here is the attempt to present the details of investigation of the performance of geosynthetic reinforcement on soil to increase bearing capacity.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Preventing the Occurrence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Doctors in University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital
Authors: Ephraim-Emmanuel Benson Chukwunweike , Ogbomade Ronami , Idumesaro Blackman Nabai , Ugwoke Innocent
Published: February 2019

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders affecting medical personnel should never be treated lightly. It has thus become necessary to strictly infuse ergonomics in medical practice in order to tackle the occurrence of musculoskeletal system disorders. This would ensure better productivity among the medical personnel. This research was conducted to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among doctors working at the University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital.Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was employed in carrying out this study among doctors working at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Multistage sampling was utilized in selecting a sample population of 223 doctors for this study. Data collection was done using a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. Ethical approval to conduct this study was gotten from the University of Port-Harcourt research ethics committee. Consent, confidentiality, privacy and beneficence were ensured in this study. For test of associations, statistical significance was set at 0.05.Results: Majority of the respondents had good knowledge and attitude towards musculoskeletal disorders’ prevention at work. The practice of ergonomic principles was however not satisfactory. Occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among study respondents was significantly associated with the knowledge and practice of ergonomic principles required to prevent the occurrence of these disorders.Conclusion: Despite the significant proportion of doctors in this study having good knowledge and attitude towards prevention of musculoskeletal system disorders at work, only few of these doctors satisfactorily practiced the necessary preventive measures necessary to prevent these disorders. This inadvertently resulted in the high prevalence of these disorders found in this study. It is recommended that a re-orientation of doctors to be more involved in the actual application of ergonomics while working no matter the compulsion or desire to get the work done should be done.
Non-Spinal Causes of Back Pain: An ‘undiagnosed’ diagnosis
Authors: Goel Shakti
Published: February 2019

Low back pain is a common ailment affecting individuals all around the globe. Majority of Disability Adjusted Life Years lost amongst working population is due to low back pain. Though majority of surgeons/physicians keep only spinal causes in mind while treating such an ailments, a number of other causes exist for such a pathology. This editorial aims to make the readers aware about such non spinal causes of low back pain.
Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan Tentang Inspeksi Asam Asetat (IVA) Terhadap Motivasi Wus dalam Deteksi Kanker Serviks di Puskesmas Putri Ayu Jambi
Authors: Hesty Hesty , Rahmah Rahmah , Nurfitriani Nurfitriani
Published: February 2019

World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the number two cause of death in the world for women from all existing cancer. Every two minutes a woman dies of this disease. This cancer attack at an early stage does not cause any symptoms. That is why, why does this type of cancer fall into the category of the silent killer. One of the promotive and preventive efforts in women of childbearing age as primary prevention can be through the provision of health education about cervical cancer using the Acetic Acid Inspection (IVA) method. The purpose of this study is to find out whether there is an influence of health education about IVA on WUS motivation in cervical cancer detection in health centers. Putri Ayu Jambi. This type of quantitative research with non randomized pretest-posttest with control group design, with purposive sampling technique totaling 22 WUS, 11 people as controls and 11 experimental people. The instrument in the form of questionnaires was analyzed by univariate and bivariate Paired Test t-test, which was conducted from April to July 2018.  The results of the study revealed that of the 22 WUSs studied, the average motivation of the pretest in the experimental group was 41.1818 and the control group was 39.9091, while the results of the posttest of the experimental group after being given counseling and leaflets increased by 42.9091 with p-value 0.034. There is an influence of health education about IVA tests on WUS motivation in detecting cervical cancer. It is suggested that the Puskesmas can improve activities in planning disease control programs, especially carrying out counseling and counseling both in the puskesmas building and in the working area of the puskesmas by involving cadres in their environment so that WUS is moved to take the IVA examination.
Perbandingan Kadar Low Density Lipoprotein dan High Density Lipoprotein Antara Akseptor KB Pil Kombinasi Dengan Depo Medroksiprogesteron Asetat
Authors: Sitinjak Helti Lestari , Rita Rauza Sukma , Yusrawati Yusrawati
Published: February 2019

More than six million women worldwide use contraceptive injection and the popular contraceptive method used is contraceptive pill. Combined pill contraceptives have side effects, which are increased triglyceride and total cholesterol levels and changes in carbohydrate metabolism while the DMPA is irregular menstruation/amenorrhea, weight changes and lipid changes.This research is an observational with Cross Sectional Comparative approach to 36 combination pill acceptor and 36 DMPA acceptor. This study was conducted ini the area of Andalas and Lubuk Buaya Health Center. The sampling method used in this research was simple random sampling method. The analysis was used T-Independent test. The results showed that Low Density Lipoprotein levels DMPA (63,97 ± 12,75 mg/dl) vs combined contraceptive pill (89,66 ± 28,39 mg/dl) p = 0,25 and High Density Lipoprotein levels DMPA (63,97± 12,75 mg/dl) vs combined contraceptive pill (60,06 ± 15,57 mg/dl), p = 0,25. Results of this study concluded that there was significant difference in average of Low Density Lipoprotein and High Density Lipoprotein levels in the combined contraceptive pill and Medroxy Progesteron Acetate Depot acceptor but statistically the difference was no significant.
Hukum Islam dan Perubahan Sosial (Studi Epistemologi Hukum Islam dalam Menjawab Tantangan Zaman)
Authors: Sulthon Muhammad
Published: February 2019

Deconstruction of Islamic law in accordance with the subject matter that is in harmony with the social dynamics become mainstream. This deconstruction is epistemelogi idea is applied in the form of social thought Islamic thinker Islamic law. In the Koran legislation contains general principles and legal-specific. The general principles are the true meaning and arguments behind-specific legal provisions, sometimes explicitly stated also accompany expressions of legal-specific. In the renewal of ideas Islamic law, substantive attention to texts that are definitive (absolute) and zhanni (relative). The distinction between qath'i with zhanni so stressed, because in this case it is an open space for diligence in order to respond to changing times. Deconstruction of Islamic law seeks to find knowledge that is rooted to the moderate Islamic knowledge and adaptive to the times.
Implementation of Counseling and Education on the Success of Exclusive Breastfeeding of Mother Who Breastfeed a Baby with a History of LBW in Yogyakarta
Authors: Febrina Ria
Published: February 2019

In the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is 25 per 1000 live births, the most common causes of infant mortality in DIY are low birth weight (LBW) and sepsis. LBW is most commonly found in Sleman Regency as many as 823 babies. One of the management of LBW babies is exclusive breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding coverage in Yogyakarta City in 2015 was 71.62%. The purpose of this study is to obtain information on the differences in the success of exclusive breastfeeding between counseling and education. In addition, it is to understand the relationship of extraneous variables (age, education, occupation, parity) with the success of exclusive breastfeeding in mothers who breastfeed a baby with a history of LBW.The type of this research was Quasi-Experimental, Posttest Only Control Design, using breastfeeding mother respondent who had a 4-months-old baby with a history of LBW as much as 51 people, sample as much as 30 people based on minimum sample size for the experiment. The location of the research was in 14 working area of community health center in Sleman Regency. The determination of the samples in each location was determined based on Proportional Random Sampling. The instrument used in determining the success of exclusive breastfeeding was a questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test and Chi-square test with a significance level of 0.05.The results showed no significant difference in the success of exclusive breastfeeding between the groups of counseling and education (p-value 0.414). Education and parity had a significant relationship to the success of exclusive breastfeeding (p-value 0.003 and p-value 0-016).
Hubungan Pola Asuh Dengan Pertumbuhan Anak 6-24 Bulan (Studi Perbandingan Antara Suku Melayu Jambi Dan Suku Jawa Di Kabupaten Muaro Jambi Propinsi Jambi)
Authors: Perwitasari Tuhu
Published: February 2019

One of factors that affect the growth of child is the nutritional status which determines the success in improving the quality of human resources. The health care and food in early life is crucial one to the growth and development of the child. This study aim to seek wheter the difference in child parenting between Jambi Malay and Javanese to the growth of children 6-24 months in Muaro Jambi District of Jambi Province is occured.The design of this study is observational analytic with cross sectional. The samples of the study were taken at two Working Areas of Health Care ; Muara Kumpeh for Jambi Malay and Markanding for Javanese Tribe. The population is children aged 6-24 months in both Working Areas of helath care and the number of samples taken in each area is 100 children. The data was collected through interviews and observations by researchers assisted by midwives in the helath care. Data processing was done using SPSS and data analysis using Mantel-Haenszel test.In this research, there is no disparity in parenting feeding methods (p = 0,227), while the analysis cannot be conducted on health parenting because there was a value of 0. Furthermore, there is no difference in parenting hygiene (p = 0.828), and there is a significant difference in parenting psychosocial stimulation (p = 0.000) in Jambi Malay and Javanese. In this study it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the growth of the child 6-24 month at the Jambi Malay and Javanese. In addition, there is no difference in Jambi Malays and Javanese parenting to the grow of the child aged 6-24 month. So that,It is suggested to provide counseling and health  counseling to the mother and also involves other family members such as father.
An Analysis of Motivational Actions Used by the Lecturers in Teaching Reading to Motivate the Students of Syariah Faculty at IAIN STS Jambi
Authors: Yenti Yenti
Published: February 2019

This article was written to know motivational actions used by the lecturers in teaching reading English  at Syariah Faculty at IAIN STS Jambi. This research was done to the first year students. The design of this research was descriptive research by using observation technique and written interview. Source of the data was all the activities of the English lecturers in the classroom. The result shown that all the English lecturers only applied six of the seven kinds of motivational actions. Those are: using visual aids, giving a praise, giving chance to the students to read, building a fun situation, giving direct rewards, and giving positive example. And building students’ knowledge was not applied by all of the English lecturers. From the research, it can be explained that all students were motivated in studying reading English when the lecturers applied motivational actions in teaching reading.
Determinan Konsumsi Cabai Merah Keriting pada Rumah Tangga di Baturaja Kabupaten Oku
Authors: Oktarina Yetty
Published: February 2019

This study aims to analyze the Determinant Consumption of Curly Red Chili in Households in Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. This research is a quantitative research, using primary data obtained from April to August 2018. The analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis, Research Results Shows when demand increases then prices also increase and vice versa. The price of substitution also affects when there is a decrease or increase in the substitution, the price of chili also experiences the same thing, while the number of families does not significantly affect the number of requests for dried chili.
Karakteristik Ibu Yangmengalami Depresi Postpartum
Authors: Kusuma Ratu
Published: February 2019

In a condition, pregnancy is defined as a crisis condition so that the women experience various psychological disorder, one of that is depression. Depression during pregnancy can continue in the postpartum period. Postpartum depression is characterized by feeling of sadness, crying, anxiety, fear, feeling lonely, suspicious, decreased appetite, sleep disorder, difficulty concentrating, feeling of worthlessness, loss of hope, lack of interest in the baby, and feeling of being unable to become mother, even in some cases of hallucinations so that there is an attempt by mothers to divorce babies, themselves or others These symptoms appear after the second week postpartum and can even continue for up to 2 years. The incidence of postpartum depression in the world reaches 20%, Asia is 15-20%, Indonesia is 15-20% and Riau Province is 20%. The purpose of this study is to identify the characteristic of mother who experience postpartum depression. This research is a descriptive study, with consecutive sampling technique, carried out on 24 postpartum women  in Kecamatan Bangkinang Kota and 30 postpartum women  in Kecamatan Kuok. Using demographic instrument and Edinburgh postpartum depression scale (EPDS). The result showed, some postpartum women were at the age of not risk (88.89%), primary-secondary (72.22%), not working (61.11%), parity is multipara (72.22%), number of children 0-4, never abortion (87.04%), wanted pregnancy (81.48%), gestational age is mature (79.63%), normal labor (87.04%) and  7 (12.96%) postpartum women experience postpartum depression. Depression experienced by postpartum women  in Kecamatan Bangkinang Kota and Kecamatan Kuok is quite high, this is thought to be caused by factors  of employment, educational degree, number of children and unwanted pregnancy.
Kajian Pustaka: Kadar Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Mempengaruhi Berat Badan Lahir pada Bayi
Authors: Ardiani Yessi , Defrin Defrin , Yetti Husna
Published: February 2019

Brain Derived Neurotrhophic Factor (BDNF) is one of the proteins needed for the growth of neurons. During its development period BDNF plays a role in nerve growth, differentiation, repair, and survival of nerve cells. In addition, researchers from certain groups found that BDNF also had an important role during the implantation period, placental development and development of fetal growth. BDNF is known to have an important role in regulating angiogenesis needed for placental development. Because of this role, BDNF deficiency will cause disruption in placental growth which will eventually cause fetal growth disorders or Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). In recent years studies have shown that neurotrophins play an important role in the regulation of placental development and fetal growth. BDNF has been found to be expressed in large amounts in blastocysts which indicate the potential role of BDNF in implantation and development of the placenta. BDNF is also produced in the muscle tissue of one of them in the uterus precisely in the endometrium and myometrium. The discovery of the role of BDNF, is expected to be used as an indicator to assess the occurrence of growth disorders in the fetus as well as additional information about the etiology and pathophysiology of IUGR. Keywords: BDNF; IUGR; Neurotrophin
Korelasi Stres dan Aktivitas Fisik dengan Tekanan Darah pada Penderita Hipertensi Essensial
Authors: Putri Miko Eka
Published: February 2019

Hypertension is a global health problem. The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia is 26.5% and there have been 9.4 million people out of 1 billion people in the world die from cardiovascular disorders. Data from the Jambi Provincial Health Office shows that hypertension ranks 2nd out of the 5 biggest diseases in Jambi. factors that affect blood pressure such as; age, stress, ethnicity, gender, daily variation, medication, activity, weight, and smoking. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between stress and physical activity with blood pressure. The method of this research is in essential hypertensive patients in the Working Area of Talang Bakung Health Center, Jambi City. This research is a quantitative study with a cross sectional approach. The study was conducted on 1 - 11 August 2018 with a sample of 41 people, purposive sampling technique. Data collection is done using guided interviews using a questionnaire. The results of the study were analyzed using the chi square test. The results showed that the majority of respondents 35 (85.4%) experienced hypertension, some respondents 24 (58.5%) experienced stress and most 26 (63.4%) respondents had heavy physical activity. The results of statistical tests were obtained (p-value 0.003 & 0.018) p-value <0.05, meaning that there was a significant relationship between stress and physical activity with blood pressure in essential hypertensive patients. The conclusion of the study is that, as severe as stress is deep in patients with hypertension, the higher the blood pressure and the more severe physical activity carried out will cause an increase in blood pressure. It is expected that nurses can provide health education to people with hypertension in order to avoid stress and reduce physical activity so there is no increase in blood pressure
Increasing Student Speaking Capability by Using Substitution and Convert Drills at State Senior High School Number 5 Kota Jambi
Authors: Ali A Rasyid
Published: February 2019

The aim of this research is to investigate and to know about the strategy of learning speaking in English teaching, because there are many problems on teaching English, namely facility, method, media, and competency of teacher, capability of teacher, willingness of teacher, management of head Master, commitment of teacher, and discipline of teacher and student’s competency. All the problems that previous above are very influence of English teaching quality, on particularly Learning Speaking, that is why the writer   ( researcher ) eager to express of sharing idea,  what happen on teaching and learning English, especially on Learning  Speaking. Various strategies is very important  on each teaching in order student does not feel bore to follow on learning English, Specially on Speaking, therefore in this opportunity the  researcher  introduce  the strategy that used  which is entitled “ Substitution and Convert  Drills“.
Analisis Literasi Kesehatan Peserta Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional Di Puskesmas Simpang Kawat Kota Jambi
Authors: Marinda Nina
Published: February 2019

Health literacy determines how well a person's health information to process in achieving desired health outcomes. In the implementation of the National Health Insurance socialization felt still less because there are participants who do not understand about the National Health Insurance. This study aims to determine the participants' health literacy analysis of National Health Insurance. This study uses a Mix Method model of sequential explanatory. Samples were JKN participants in the Puskesmas Simpang Kawat numbering 374 people with Simple random sampling. Where as research informants as many as 11 people were selected by purposive sampling. Quantitative research is known to most of the participants had low health literacy. Bivariate analysis showed a significant correlation between access to health services with literacy health (OR: 4.258, 95% CI 2.756 to 6.579) and there was a significant correlation between access to health information literacy health (OR: 22.864, 95% CI 13.357 to 39.137). In-depth information is obtained that socialization is rarely done and there is no schedule arranged at the center. There is still a lack of understanding of respondents JKN information. Socialization is done by the chief officer of health centers and PIC BPJS. Methods through debriefing and counseling to participants using leaflets media are limited. Puskesmas need to improve understanding JKN information to officers. So that participants can receive access to services at the same access to good information about JKN. This can affect the interaction between the participants in the health service and health centers.
Gambaran Pengetahuan dan Sikap Ibu Hamil Tentang Antenatal Care di Puskemas Aur Duri Kota Jambi Tahun 2018
Authors: Gustina Gustina
Published: February 2019

In 2015 mortality rate in indonesia is 305 per 100.000 live births. Compared to other countries the maternal  mortality rate in indonesia is still relatively high. Maternal death can be prevented by conducting antenatal care. This study aimed to determine the description of knowledge and the attitude of the pregnant mother about antenatal care at the public health center Aur Duri Jambi city year 2018. This is descriptive research. This study was conducted in Jambi on August  -  2018 with populations were pregnant mothers at the public health center Aur Duri Jambi city year 2018 as many as 393 pregnant mothers. Samples used accidental sampling technique as many as 40 pregnant mothers. The collecting of data used interview. Data analyzed as univariate. The findings were obtained the most of pregnant mothers have good knowledge were 27 (67.5%). Most of pregnant mothers have positive attitude were 25 (62.5%)  and most of pregnant mothers did antenatal care well that is 36 (90%) pregnant mothers. This study can be concluded the mothers have had good knowledge, a positive attitude and do antenatal care well. For the health personal further enhance counseling about antenatal care that is not only done fpr pregnant mother but also for the community.
Studi Mikrostruktur Mortar Geopolimer Abu Sawit dengan Variasi Rasio Na2SiO3 terhadap NaOH
Authors: Dony Wari , Das Amsori M
Published: February 2019

In the context development of building materials geopolymer concrete is an environmentally technology. The goal of the study identifies and examines geopolymer concrete becoming  alternative to portland cement (PC) as a construction material section is utilized as one of the local plantation industry waste such as oil palm ash. Polymerzation process performed the oil palm ash as precursor that contains high silicate calcium with Na2SiO3 and NaOH as alkali activator. Mix design is carried out by ratio of alkali activator 2,0. 1,5 and  1,0  at a concentration of NaOH 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 M at temperature 90°C for 24 hours. The method used is the separate mixtures with extra water and mixed methods directly without extra water. The result show that the higher concentration of NaOH solution, the compressive strength is increased at level of 12,4 Mpa=8,4 M for the mortar with extra water and 20,2 Mpa= 16 M without extra water at ratio of 1,5 alkaline activators. The ratio mixture of alkali activator 1,0and 2,0 would produce a low compressive strength. Microstructure result shows that matrix is formed more solid at each increase in the concentration of Na OH solution. The ratio of Alkali activator 1,5 causing precursors and alkaline activators to react homogeneously so that the formed geopolymer matrix becomes more solid
Persiapan Uji Kompetensi Bidan sebagai Exit Exam
Authors: Fitria Rahmah , Serudji Joserizal , Evareny Lisma
Published: February 2019

The objective of this study was to improve the quality of midwives in Indonesia through National midwife examination to answer the internal and global challenges of health higher education. Accreditation of tertiary education and the passing rate of low midwife's competency test with low minimum standard values can not answer the challenges. Researcher want to see how the phenomenon of midwife's competency test that is focused on the preparation. This research used qualitative design with a phenomenological approach. Data collection is taken through informants related to in-depth interviews, observation and document studies. Taking informants using the snowball sampling technique. The process of data analysis refers to the constant comparative method. The research shows that national midwife examination is currently not yet as the exit exam. The participant's preparation was problem resolved training and did try out. The school is contributed in early introduce the type of questions to students, tutoring, facilitation of try out and making questions but have not been carried out optimally and directed. Organizing national committees, preparation of questions, funding sources and preparation for the implementation of examinations are in accordance with the guidelines. Retaker is a problem that must be sought by all relevant parties regarding the issue of guidance and who is responsible. To answer the existing problems, it is better for national midwife examination to start as an exit exam and do “sit together” to discuss the development efforts of national midwife examination in Indonesia, including the problem of retaker.
Modern concepts of sphincter of Oddi pancreatic dysfunction
Authors: Gubergrits N. B. , Byelyayeva N. V. , Klochkov A. Y. , Lukashevich G. M. , Rakhmetova V. S. , Fomenko P. G. , Yurjeva A. V. , Yaroshenko L. A.
Published: February 2019

History of study of the sphincter of Oddi (SO) is presented in a detail in the article, attention is paid to the anatomical and functional relationships of SO with the gallbladder, duodenum and pancreas. The role of SO dysfunction in the pathogenesis of pancreatitis and biliary dysfunction is described in detail, previous and modern ideas about SO pancreatic disfunction are considered. The historical features of the introduction of the term “dyspancreatism” are given, the clinical peculiarities and periods of its occurrence are listed, the pathogenetic relationship of dyspancreatism with other functional disorders, including functional dyspepsia, is described. Provisions of the IV Roman consensus are considered, confirming the relationship of pancreatic dysfunction with the occurrence of pancreatic pain and pancreatitis itself. The criteria for the diagnostics of pancreatic type SO dysfunction, formulated in the modern Rome recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of functional gastroenterological disorders, are presented. Standard and alternative diagnostic tests are listed, which conduction will confirm the SO dysfunction. Modern approaches to the treatment of SO dysfunction are analyzed, focusing on the use of invasive treatment methods, the advantages and disadvantages of biliary and pancreatic sphincterotomy are revealed, the inexpediency of performing the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with single episode of idiopathic acute pancreatitis is proved. The need for a balanced and cautious approach to the use of invasive methods for the treatment of SO dysfunction is emphasized; prospects for further study of the pathology of this sphincter are described.
Radicalism Discourse Analysis on Online Sites in Indonesia
Authors: Siagian Bonan Dolok Oktavianus , Sumari Arwin D.W.
Published: February 2019

In this research, it was done an analysis of radicalism within the online site which was ever blocked by the government, namely www.arrahmah.com. In this study, seven articles were taken as samples. The study could also classify the radicalism in three (3) levels and categorizing the threat of sites in three categories based on the understanding of experts associated with the applicable rules and theories. The conclusion taken from this study is the www.arrahmah.com a very dangerous site, because the www.arrahmah.com site contains radicalism in all levels and If associated with the national security, then www.arrahmah.com site becomes a threat to Indonesia’s national interests which are written within the 2008 R.I defense white book, whether at absolute, vital, or primary level.
Allah’ın Cüz’îleri (Tikeller) Bilmesi Meselesi: İbn Sinâ, Gazzâlî ve Hocazâde’nin Görüşlerinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: ILGAROĞLU Muhammet Caner , YAQOOB Luay Hatem
Published: February 2019

İslam düşüncesinin en temel özelliklerinden biri,
eşzamanlı ya da artzamanlı olarak süregelen, dinamik kelâm-felsefe
tartışmalarına sahip olmasıdır. “Tehâfüt geleneği” biçiminde adlandırılan bu
tartışmaların hiç şüphesiz ilki ve en meşhuru, Gazzâlî’nin, başta İbn Sinâ
olmak üzere filozofları eleştirmek için kaleme aldığı “Tehâfütü’l-Felâsife (Filozofların
Tutarsızlığı)” adlı eseriyle başlayan tartışmadır. Gazzâlî, şu üç meselede
filozofların küfre girdiğini iddia etmiştir: Allah ile beraber âlemin kadîm
sayılması, Allah’ın cüz’îleri bilemeyeceği ve ölümden sonraki hayatta bedensiz
dirilişin gerçekleşmesi. Biz bu çalışmada Allah’ın cüz’îleri bilmesi meselesini
İbn Sina, Gazzâlî ve Hocazâde’nin görüşlerini karşılaştırmak suretiyle ele alıp
inceleyeceğiz.
SYNERGETIC EFFECTS MANIFESTATION BY FOUNDING COMPLEXES DEPLOYMENT OF MATHEMATICAL TASKS ON THE CHESSBOARD
Authors: Dvoryatkina Svetlana N. , Karapetyan Vladimir S. , Dallakyan Alla M. , Rozanova Svetlana A. , Smirnov Eugeny I.
Published: February 2019

The urgency of the problem is due to the insufficient development of theoretical, content-technological and methodological aspects of the integration of mathematical knowledge and chess skills. The manifestations of synergistic effects arising in the course of the integration of mathematical and game chess activity, while resolving uncertainties on the chessboard due to the activation of key components of creativity, have not been sufficiently studied. The synergistic effect of the integration of mathematical knowledge and chess skills is considered from the perspective of the components of theoretical thinking and is evaluated by the student’s creative choice in the search for alternative solutions. The purpose of the study is to describe and evaluate the manifestations of the structural components of the creative effect in the context of the introduction of funded complexes of mathematical problems on a chessboard. The hypothesis of the research: theoretical analysis of educational material, reflection and an internal plan of action as comparable processes for solving mathematical problems in terms of implementation substantiate complexes will lead to manifestations of arguments-heuristic, intellectual and logical and motivational components of creative activity. The research assumed the measurement of the manifestations of the structural components of creativity in the context of the introduction of funding complexes of mathematical problems on a chessboard. In the process of identifying the structural components of creativity, psychodiagnostic diagnostics tools were developed for intellectual-heuristic, intellectual-logical, motivational and reflexive aspects, comparative diagnostics were carried out for all structural components, the average level and integral indicators in the control and experimental groups were calculated. The formation of creativity was carried out by developing the ability to argue in the process of solving multi-stage mathematical problems on the chessboard. The choice of cause-and-effect relationships stimulated creative independence and reflexivity, enhancing the manifestations of the synergistic effect. On the basis of internal cognitive consonance, non-standard original ideas were identified; by overcoming emotional instability, the logical component of argumentation was strengthened. The results of the research revealed a positive trend in the key components of creativity in the context of the introduction of a chess game in the process of learning mathematics. In the future, it is possible to upgrade the methodological educational material for the system of inclusive mathematical education.
ENHANCING LIBYAN STUDENTS’ ENGLISH SPEAKING PERFORMANCE THROUGH LANGUAGE GAME AND INFORMATION GAP ACTIVITIES
Authors: Owen Eman Abdussalam , Razali Abu Bakar , Abd Samad Arshad , Noordin Nooreen
Published: February 2019

The importance of English as a foreign language EFL in Libya has increased significantly throughout the years and the language has become essential in all disciplines. However, one of the essential challenges that needs to be explored is the lack of speaking competence of the Libyan students. There has been little research, which adopts an experimental design to determine the causal effects of certain teaching methods, particularly the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach on Libyan students’ English speaking performance. Against this backdrop, this research sets out to assess the effects of selected Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) activities (i.e., Information gap and Language games) on Libyan first-year secondary school students’ English speaking performance. Using a sample of 124 students from a public secondary school in Sabratha, Libya, and adopting the quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test non-equivalent groups design (NEGD), first year classes were randomly assigned as three experimental groups (i.e., Experimental Language Game group (G1), Experimental Language Game and Information Gap group (G2), and Experimental Information Gap group (G3)) and one Control group (G4). Treatments were given to the experimental groups and paired sample t-test results reveal significant differences between the groups’ in the post-test English language speaking scores. While an ANOVA test, comparing the scores between the four groups reveals a substantial difference between Information Gap group and the control group through a post-hoc test. It is therefore concluded that implementing communicative activities based on the principles of CLT in the Libyan English language classroom helps to enhance students’ English speaking performance. Keywords: Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), English as a foreign language (EFL); information gap and language games activities; quasi-experiment speaking performance.
THE STATUS OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION IN LATVIA: VIEWS OF THE TEACHERS
Authors: Paula Līga , Priževoite Ilze
Published: February 2019

Professionals who are respected in the wider community can influence public opinion and shape societal value system. While in a number of European countries teaching profession is popular and respected, in many other including Latvia its prestige is rather low. There is an ongoing debate in Latvia how to raise it; therefore, the aim of this research was to study teachers’ views about the status and prestige of their occupation. The quantitative research design was developed. The web survey of teachers (n=1773) confirmed that teachers perceived their occupational prestige in Latvia as low and believed that in other European countries it is much higher. Teachers did not feel assessed adequately to their contribution. In general, teachers were concerned about their professional autonomy and freedom as they felt frustrated, overloaded and over-controlled from different sides. The respondents believed that teachers are authorities and opinion leaders also outside school that indicated positive aspects of occupational prestige. They admitted that teachers should have an ability to adapt in order to respond on contemporary societal and technological changes. Some suggestions were developed on how to improve occupational prestige: from a system perspective, more positive and supportive attitude towards education system and teachers is expected from municipalities, policy makers and the line ministry. Meanwhile great part of the respondents believed that teachers themselves should be responsible for the forming of positive image of their profession and should communicate with society more effectively on the specificity of teaching and challenges they face in contemporary conditions. Keywords: occupational prestige, teaching profession, teaching status, trade union.
COMPARISON OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AND INCLUSIVE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR MATH ACHIEVEMENT
Authors: Slavkovic Marija , Memisevic Haris
Published: February 2019

Transition period from preschool years to school years is a time of rapid changes in children’s development. Children with intellectual disability lag behind their peers without disabilities in their school readiness skills, especially in math skills. Thus, there is a great importance of school preparation programs for children with intellectual disability in improving their math abilities. The aim of the present research was to compare the effectiveness of two preschool programs in improving math abilities of children prior to their enrollment in elementary schools. The sample for this research comprised 90 children aged 60-72 months. Of those, there were 60 children with intellectual disability and 30 typically developing children. Math abilities were assessed with a subscale from Peabody Individual Achievement Test. The results of this research indicated that children with intellectual disability attending special education preschool program achieved significantly better math results than children with intellectual disability attending inclusive preschool program. Some suggestions to preschool teachers on how to improve the effectiveness of their work with children with intellectual disability were given.
Keywords: children with intellectual disability, inclusive education preschool programs, math abilities, quasi-experimental design, school readiness, special education preschool programs.
VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS’ BELIEFS TOWARDS ICT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION: INDONESIAN CONTEXT
Authors: Mukminin Amirul , Habibi Akhmad , Muhaimin Muhaimin , Asrial Asrial , Haryanto Eddy , Setiono Panut , Sofyan Sofyan
Published: February 2019

To facilitate educational staff, especially teachers with adequate information and communication technology (ICT) tools and its integration, has been one of the main agendas in vocational high schools around the world. One of the key factors of the ICT integration success in education is teachers’ beliefs. To understand the phenomenon, this mix method study aimed at elaborating Vocational Technical High School (VTHS) teachers’ beliefs on the ICT and its integration in education and differences of the teachers’ beliefs between demographic information. Quantitatively, a survey was addressed to 765 respondents; the analysis was descriptive using mean, percentage, and standard deviation, as well as t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) for a difference between the demographic information namely genders, ages, and teaching experiences. Following the quantitative phase, interview was conducted with 10 teachers to get in-depth information through a thematic process. Findings suggest that the VTHS teacher’s beliefs on ICT and its integration in education mainly focused on 1) student engagement and effective learning, varied use of ICT regarding grades and content (behavioral beliefs); 2) needs of digital-age students and expectations of authorities, administrators, and colleagues (normative beliefs); 3) varied self-efficacy for using ICT in VTHSs, access to learning, access to ICT and human resource support (control beliefs). Keywords: beliefs, ICT, mix method, vocational technical education.
MAJOR PERSONALITY TRAITS INFLUENCING ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE: A CASE OF URBAN LEARNING ECOLOGIES
Authors: Ige Olugbenga Adedayo , Jita Loyiso C. , Jita Thuthukile
Published: February 2019

The grim actualities of modern societies have shifted the attention of human beings from civil wars and beggary to environmental issues such as pollution and climate change. The subtle shifts in environmental balance that are observable from global warming, water scarcity, and poor harvest resulting from erratic rainfall distributions across different countries of the world has led to global campaigns in order to promote positive environment behavioural change. Several change agents have advocated the use of mitigation practices such as using emerging western and indigenous technologies and renewable energies, they have overlooked the major personality traits that will implement the proposed changes. Hence, this research explores the influence of major personality traits on students' environmental knowledge in urban learning spaces. The social cognitive theory was used to untangle the conforming and non-conforming environmental behaviours of students in urban learning spaces. The research adopts a 'field-based' MO to gather data from four hundred and sixty-two students that were randomly selected from thirteen secondary schools in urban centres in Nigeria. Research instruments such as the NEO Five-Factor Inventory and Environmental Knowledge Test were adapted to collect data from the selected students. The quantitative data were subjected to multiple regression analysis. Results showed that there was a significant influence of the major personality factors on students' environmental knowledge (R= 0.297). The research recommends that teachers should include these major personality traits in the environmental education programme of their schools. Keywords: environmental education, environmental knowledge, field-based research, major personality traits, students, urban learning spaces.