bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
School-Based Mindfulness Instruction: An RCT
Authors: Sibinga Erica M.S. , Webb Lindsey , Ghazarian Sharon R. , Ellen Jonathan M.
Published: December 2015

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

Many urban youth experiencesignificant and unremitting negative stressors, including those associated with community violence, multigenerational poverty, failing educational systems, substance use, limited avenues for success, health risks, and trauma. Mindfulness instruction improves psychological functioning in a variety of adult populations; research on mindfulness for youth is promising, but has been conducted in limited populations. Informed by implementation science, we evaluated an adapted mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program to ameliorate the negative effects of stress and trauma among low-income, minority, middle school public school students.

METHODS:

Participants were students at two Baltimore City Public Schools who were randomly assigned by grade to receive adapted MBSR or health education (Healthy Topics [HT]) programs. Self-report survey data were collected at baseline and postprogram. Deidentified data were analyzed in the aggregate, comparing MBSR and HT classes, by using regression modeling.

RESULTS:

Three hundred fifth- to eighth-grade students (mean 12.0 years) were in MBSR and HT classes and provided survey data. Participants were 50.7% female, 99.7% African American, and 99% eligible for free lunch. The groups were comparable at baseline. Postprogram, MBSR students had significantly lower levels of somatization, depression, negative affect, negative coping, rumination, self-hostility, and posttraumatic symptom severity (all Ps < .05) than HT.

CONCLUSIONS:

These findings support the hypothesis that mindfulness instruction improves psychological functioning and may ameliorate the negative effects of stress and reduce trauma-associated symptoms among vulnerable urban middle school students. Additional research is needed to explore psychological, social, and behavioral outcomes, and mechanisms of mindfulness instruction.
Improving Lecturers’ Performance through Effective Learning at Department of Islamic Education at Faculty of Islamic Education and Teacher Training IAIN IB Padang
Authors: Trinova Zulvia
Published: December 2015

The aim of this study is to describe the work situation variables, achievement motivation on the performance of Islamic education (PAI) lecturer in creating effective learning in the Department of PAI. This study is a combination of quantitative  and qualitative methodss  (mixed methods)  obtained from observation, questionnaire, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed through  statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed  by using data reduction, categorization, and data verification  and conclusions. The working athmosphere contributes 48.7%  to the influence on the lecturer  performance  work and the motivation contributes  43.0% to the impact on the lecturer performance. Work situation and achievement motivation respectively affect the work performance of 58.3%. Learning approach used is expository approach, the inquiry, and emotional approach. It was also  used PAKEM approach and an approach that is Andragogy. The learning method applied in this research is multi method in the form of active active learning. PAI lecturers used printed media, dicussion paper, and  electronic media. Keywords: Effective learning,  PAI, performance.Copyright © 2015 by Al-Ta'lim All right reserved
A Study on Teacher’s Experiment and Students’ Development with Listing Technique (LT) in Writing EFL Class
Authors: Fata Ika Apriani , Kasim Usman , Fajrina Dian , Darmawan Arief
Published: December 2015

This paper reports a case study of students’ writing development at state junior high school in Indonesia. The common problems in writing are developing main ideas, vocabulary and grammar subsequently using listing technique is one of the ways to generate ideas. It develops and arranges students’ ideas well. The purpose of this study is to find out whether listing technique can improve students’ writing skill or not with quantitative design. There were 23 students as the sample in which design randomly. The instruments were test and lesson plan. There were two test; pre-test and post-test. The result of test found that there was significant difference of the students’ writing skill between pre-test and post-test after teaching by using listing technique. To prove the hypothesis, the writer used t-score formula. Based on data analysis t-score was 12.5, meanwhile t-table was 2.074. Also, listing technique could improve students’ ability of writing aspects. Therefore, the writer concluded that teaching writing descriptive text by using listing technique gave good effect for students’ writing skill and the ability in aspects of writing; content, vocabulary and grammar. Keywords: Developing writing skill, listing technique, EFLCopyright © 2015 by Al-Ta'lim All right reserved
Improving Students’ Activities through the Implementation of Mind Map Script Type (SM2) at SMAN 1 Pulau Punjung
Authors: Filmawati Filmawati
Published: December 2015

This research is motivated from the deficiency of student’s activity in the learning process. The outcome of religious learning process is still low. It shows under 75. By applying cooperative learning model Mind Map Script types, it is expected to be able to enhance students’ motivation through working group learning. This study used a qualitative approach to obtain data and analysis through reflective studies, participatory and collaborative. Mind Map Script is applied to increase learning activity and progress. This study was conducted in SMAN 1 Pulau Punjung with 2 cycles from the observation. Student activities increase from 54% to 75% in the second cycle. Meanwhile, students’ daily test showed an increasing from an average of 65 to 73 in first cycle, and 79 in second cycles. From the first and second cycle of this Classroom Action Research can be concluded that cooperative learning model Mind Map Script types enable to increase students’ activity and learning progress especially in Islamic education studies of grade X student of SMAN 1 PULAU PUNJUNG DHARMASRAYA District.    Key word: activity and learning progress, cooperative model mind map script type (SM2)Copyright © 2015 by Al-Ta'lim All right reserved
How Does English Language Learning Contribute to Social Mobility of Language Learners?
Authors: Munandar Imam
Published: December 2015

A part from educational purposes, the learning of English worldwide has been found to have social and economic implication to its learners. It is seen as “social and economical mobilizer”. In many countries, English learners are seen as more educated and thus gain some degree of higher respectability in their society. English is desired, even required by companies in recruiting their employees. Those who know English are easier in getting desirable jobs compared to non-English knower. Learning English becomes a tool to socially move to upper level. This certainly has significant implication to Teaching English as Second or Foreign language. Many countries become well aware of this phenomenon and thus rule out English become a must-taught subject in schools.Keywords: Sociolinguistics, English language learning, social mobility, English language curriculum.Copyright © 2015 by Al-Ta'lim All right reserved
Egy korai kezdetű evészavar: A szelektív evés diagnosztikai jellemzői, etiológiája és terápiás lehetőségei
Authors: Jantek Gyöngyvér , Gallai Mária , Pászthy Bea
Published: December 2015

A szelektív evés — különösen kisgyermekkorban — nem ritka jelenség. Egyes gyermekeknél azonban a köznyelvi értelemben vett „válogatósság” igen súlyossá és tartóssá válhat, szélsőségesen beszűkítve az étkezési repertoárt. A szelektív evés az elégtelen tápanyagbevitel miatt negatívan befolyásolja a gyermek egészségét, a patológiás étkezési szokások pedig kihatnak mind az érintett személy, mint pedig a család jóllétére. A szelektív evés rendkívül gyakori a pervazív fejlődési rendellenességben érintett gyermekek körében, ezenkívül a szorongó, valamint kényszeres vonásokkal jellemezhető gyermekek csoportjában is magasabb előfordulási arányokat tártak fel. Fontos közvetítő változó lehet ezen evészavarban érintettek minden alcsoportjában a szenzoros túlérzékenység, amely egyben egyfajta magyarázattal is szolgál a tünetekre. Jelen tanulmány célja e kevéssé ismert evési probléma bemutatása, áttekintve a témában született kurrens nemzetközi szakirodalmat. Különös figyelmet fordítunk a szelektív evés diagnosztikai kritériumaira, majd részletesen ismertetjük a lehetséges háttértényezőket, kitérve a javasolt terápiás intervenciókra is. Az elméleti ismereteken túl két esettanulmány bemutatásával kívánjuk a szelektív evés felismerésében segíteni a szakembereket.
Iskolás- és serdülőkorúak droghasználata: kockázati és védő faktorok egy reprezentatív vizsgálat tükrében
Authors: Grezsa Ferenc , Mirnics Zsuzsanna , Vargha András , Kövi Zsuzsanna , Rózsa Sándor , Vass Zoltán , Koós Tamás
Published: December 2015

Absztrakt

Elméleti háttér: A drogok használatának széles körű
elterjedtsége és a kipróbálás egyre korábbi időpontra kerülése miatt napjaink
fontos kutatási célja a szerekhez kapcsolódó rizikó- és védő faktorok
azonosítása. Az „Iskolai Egészségfejlesztés és Univerzális Drogmegelőzés” (IEUD)
elnevezésű kutatást a Nemzeti Család- és Szociálpolitikai Intézet
kutatócsoportja indította. Reprezentatív adatok alapján hiteles képet kívántunk
nyerni a 6—18 éves iskolás generáció mentálhigiénés állapotáról, ezen belül a
szerhasználatról (dohányzás, alkohol- és kábítószer-fogyasztás), a kockázati
tényezőkről, illetve a védő (preventív, protektív) faktorokról. Elemzésünkben
elsősorban a szerek kipróbálásának és használatának környezeti-kapcsolati
összefüggéseit tártuk fel. Módszerek: A vizsgálatban 7623, 1.,
3., 5., 7., 9. és 11. osztályos tanuló vett részt. Kérdőíves (tanórai)
adatfelvételt végeztünk egy olyan komplex tesztbattériával, amely a
szerhasználati szokásokon kívül rákérdezett a kapcsolati mintákra és modellekre,
felmért továbbá számos pszichés faktort (pl. Big Five személyiségjegyek,
deviancia, hangulati változók). Eredmények: A szerfogyasztási
mutatók a Magyarországon készült korábbi reprezentatív vizsgálatok eredményeihez
hasonlóan alakultak. A Globális Szerhasználati Mutató mintegy 51 százalékát
lehet pszichoszociális változókkal magyarázni, ezen belül erősen meghatározónak
találtuk a devianciát, az anyai nevelést, a családból és kortárs közösségből
származó modelleket, egyes személyiségjegyeket (pl. extraverzió, neuroticizmus)
és a másik nem körében való észlelt népszerűséget.
Következtetések: Vizsgálatunk tanulságait a drogprevenció
célkitűzéseinek és módszereinek kijelölésénél lehet alkalmazni. Álláspontunk
szerint a célzott prevenció során fokozott figyelemmel kell kísérni a deviáns
magatartásra veszélyeztetett csoportokat; továbbá egyes kockázatot jelentő
személyiségjegyekkel bíró (pl. érzelmileg labilisabb) serdülőket. Adataink
tükrében ígéretes eredményeket hozhatnak a családra fókuszáló, például szülői
monitoring technikákat erősítő és a kortárscsoportokat bevonó intervenciók.
Vérzékenységben szenvedő gyermekek és serdülők életminőségének és mentális jóllétének vizsgálata szülői beszámoló alapján
Authors: Wichmann Réka , Miklósi Mónika
Published: December 2015

Absztrakt

Elméleti háttér: Számos kutatás foglalkozik a ritka
betegségekben szenvedők életminőségével, mentális jóllétével. Nemzetközi
vizsgálatok szerint a vérzékenységgel járó megbetegedések, feltehetően a
korszerű kezelés következtében, nem érintik súlyosan a gyermekek és serdülők
mentális jóllétét, életminőségét, bár egyes vizsgálatok problémákra utalnak az
érzelmi/hangulati élet, az aktivitás és a figyelem, valamint a szociális és
családi működés terén. Magyar nyelvű publikációt azonban nem találtunk a
témában. Cél: Vizsgálatunk célja vérzékenységben szenvedő
gyermekek és serdülők életminőségének és mentális egészségének összehasonlítása
volt egészséges kontrollal, illetve figyelemhiányos/hiperaktivitás zavarban
(ADHD) szenvedő gyermekek csoportjával. Módszerek:
Keresztmetszeti kutatásunkban, 25-25 vérzékenységben, illetve ADHD-ban szenvedő
és 25 egészséges gyermek gondozója számolt be gyermeke életminőségéről és
pszichopatológiai tüneteiről az Inventar zur Erfassung der
Lebensqualität von Kindern und Jugendlichen (ILK) kérdőív és a
Képességek és Nehézségek Kérdőív (SDQ) kitöltésével.
Eredmények: A szülői beszámoló szerint a vérzékeny
gyermekek életminősége nem tért el az egészséges gyermekekétől. Az ADHD-ban
szenvedő gyermekek életminősége azonban egyetlen terület (családi kapcsolatok)
kivételével minden területen alacsonyabb volt, mint a vérzékeny csoportba
tartozó gyermekeké. A vérzékeny csoport a szülői beszámoló szerint
szignifikánsan kevesebb pszichopatológiai tünetet mutatott az
SDQ összesített Probléma skálán, valamint a kortárskapcsolati, illetve érzelmi
problémák alskálán, mint a másik két vizsgálati csoport. Az ADHD-s csoport a
proszociális magatartás alskála kivételével minden problématerületen
szignifikánsan magasabb pontszámot ért el, mint a vérzékeny csoport.
Következtetések: A vérzékeny gyermekek életminősége és
mentális jólléte a szülői beszámoló szerint nem rosszabb, mint az egészséges
gyermekeké. A vérzékenységgel járó megbetegedések hatása az életminőségre és
mentális jóllétre lényegesen kisebb, mint az ADHD esetében tapasztalható.
Integrált optikai szenzor biológiai minták gyors analíziséhez
Authors: Mathesz Anna , Valkai Sándor , Sipos Orsolya , Stercz Balázs , Kocsis Béla , Szabó Dóra , Dér András
Published: December 2015

Introduction: In the medical diagnostics of bacteria, the rapid detection of pathogenic microorganisms from body fluids is one of the most important tasks. The majority of the modern measuring techniques are based on specific labels bound to the bacteria. However, this strategy usually assumes a rather time-consuming procedure involving several steps (e.g., the widely used enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay normally consists of 5 consecutive steps). Hence, there is an urgent need for the elaboration of rapid, “label-free” techniques, that are often based on Lab-on-a-chip devices. Aim: In this paper, the authors report on the development of a biosensor based on a miniature, integrated optical Mach–Zehnder interferometer. Method: Functionalization of the measuring arm of the sensor by antibodies, made the rapid and specific label-free detection of pathogens feasible. Results: Using the combination of the interferometer with a microfluidic system, the device was able to detect Escherichia coli bacteria at concentrations as low as 106 colony forming unit/ml within minutes. Conclusions: This makes the newly developed biosensor a promising device for a wide range of applications, not only in medical microbiology, but microbial forensics, criminal investigations, bio-terrorism threats and in environmental studies as well. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(52), 2116–2119.
Hibrid képalkotás: klinikai evidenciák, lehetőségek
Authors: Trencsényi György , Barna Sándor Kristóf , Garai Ildikó
Published: December 2015

Nowadays the hybrid imaging technologies which combine the modern equipments of radiology and nuclear medicine play an important role in both the translational research process and clinical diagnostics. Among the routine diagnostic imaging procedures positron emission tomography and single photon emission computed tomography combined with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging currently belong to the most advanced techniques allowing that functional and morphological images can be superimposed on each other in the same position. The hybrid imaging equipments provide useful information about the pathological processes in the body due to their high sensibility and resolution. Furthermore, with the help of these imaging modalities we can get acquainted with the biochemical and pathobiochemical processes that are essential for understanding and treating diseases, or getting acquainted with the behaviour of a new drug candidate. With the help of the clinical and preclinical non-invasive in vivo molecular imaging systems the drug developing process can be shortened and its costs can be reduced. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(52), 2110–2115.
Háromdimenziós, gyors, kétfoton-pásztázó eljárások sejt- és hálózatszintű idegsejtvizsgálatokhoz
Authors: Szalay Gergely , Judák Linda , Szadai Zoltán , Chiovini Balázs , Mezey Dávid , Pálfi Dénes , Madarász Miklós , Ócsai Katalin , Csikor Ferenc , Veress Máté , Maák Pál , Katona Gergely
Published: December 2015

Introduction: Two-photon microscopy is the ideal tool to study how signals are processed in the functional brain tissue. However, early raster scanning strategies were inadequate to record fast 3D events like action potentials. Aim: The aim of the authors was to record various neuronal activity patterns with high signal-to-noise ratio in an optical manner. Method: Authors developed new data acquisition methods and microscope hardware. Results: Multiple Line Scanning enables the experimenter to select multiple regions of interests, doing this not just increases repetition speed, but also the signal-to-noise ratio of the fluorescence transients. On the same principle, an acousto-optical deflector based 3D scanning microscope has been developed with a sub-millisecond temporal resolution and a millimeter z-scanning range. Its usability is demonstrated by obtaining 3D optical recordings of action potential backpropagation in several hundred micrometers long neuronal processes of single neurons and by 3D random-access scanning of Ca2+ transients in hundreds of neurons in the mouse visual cortex. Conclusions: Region of interest scanning enables high signal-to-noise ratio and repetition speed, while keeping good depth penetration of the two-photon microscopes. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(52), 2120–2126.
Renal Graft Fibrosis and Inflammation Quantification by an Automated Fourier–Transform Infrared Imaging Technique
Authors: Vuiblet Vincent , Fere Michael , Gobinet Cyril , Birembaut Philippe , Piot Olivier , Rieu Philippe
Published: December 2015

Renal interstitial fibrosis and interstitial active inflammation are the main histologic features of renal allograft biopsy specimens. Fibrosis is currently assessed by semiquantitative subjective analysis, and color image analysis has been developed to improve the reliability and repeatability of this evaluation. However, these techniques fail to distinguish fibrosis from constitutive collagen or active inflammation. We developed an automatic, reproducible Fourier–transform infrared (FTIR) imaging–based technique for simultaneous quantification of fibrosis and inflammation in renal allograft biopsy specimens. We generated and validated a classification model using 49 renal biopsy specimens and subsequently tested the robustness of this classification algorithm on 166 renal grafts. Finally, we explored the clinical relevance of fibrosis quantification using FTIR imaging by comparing results with renal function at 3 months after transplantation (M3) and the variation of renal function between M3 and M12. We showed excellent robustness for fibrosis and inflammation classification, with >90% of renal biopsy specimens adequately classified by FTIR imaging. Finally, fibrosis quantification by FTIR imaging correlated with renal function at M3, and the variation in fibrosis between M3 and M12 correlated well with the variation in renal function over the same period. This study shows that FTIR-based analysis of renal graft biopsy specimens is a reproducible and reliable label–free technique for quantifying fibrosis and active inflammation. This technique seems to be more relevant than digital image analysis and promising for both research studies and routine clinical practice.
A study of biochemical profile of chronic renal failure patients in tertiary care hospital: a cross sectional study
Authors: Kaliya Mehul , Rathod Mittal , Gohel Aniruddha , Tanna Ajay , Mehta Manish
Published: December 2015

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) describes abnormal kidney function and/or structure. Investigations are focused on assessment of renal function and therefore stage of CKD, identification of the underlying cause and assessment of complications of CKD.Earliest identification of any deviation can help in early intervention & prevention of morbidity & mortality.

Methods: 50 patients of CKD admitted at GG Hospital, a tertiary care hospital, Jamnagar during period of 1 year, were included. Data were collected by means of interviewing the patients and serological investigations.  

Results: 24% patients had hyperglycemias & 36% patients had impaired glucose tolerance. Almost all biochemical markers were elevated. 86% (43) had High blood urea. All the patients had Serum creatinine level above the normal range for age & sex. 72% (36) patients had hyponatremia & 4% (2) patients had hypernatremia. 22% (11) patients had hypokalemia & 40% (20) patients had hyperkalemia. 38% (19) patients had hypocalcaemia & 6% (3) patients had hypocalcaemia.

Conclusions: There must be prescribed protocol for all CRF patients for estimating biochemical profile so that any complication can be identified at earliest & intervened to prevent morbidity & mortality. 
A Polifonia no Discurso Pedagógico do Tutor
Authors: Penteado Maira
Published: December 2015

Este estudo teve como objetivo expandir e incentivar a discussão sobre vozes sociais que compõem o trabalho do tutor. A perspectiva bakhtiniana tem que refletir a função comunicativa e interativa (ética e estética) da polifonia. Tais considerações teóricas contribuem para o desenvolvimento e qualidade da tutoria.Palavras-chave: Tutoria; Bakhtin; Polifonia. The Polyphony in Teaching the Tutor SpeechAbstractThis study aimed to expand and encourage discussion about social voices that compound tutor's work. Bakhtinian perspective has to reflect the communicative and interactive function (ethics and aesthetics) of polyphony. Such theoretical considerations contribute to the development and quality of tutoring process. Keywords: Tutoring; Bakhtin; Polyphony.
A Importância do Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem em um Curso de Graduação com Base nas Percepções de Alunos a Distância
Authors: Tenório Thaís , Laudelino Marilda Adlong , Tenório André
Published: December 2015

Foi investigada a dinâmica de utilização do ambiente virtual de aprendizagem (AVA) de um curso a distância de graduação em Engenharia de uma instituição pública de São Paulo. Cinquenta alunos do primeiro semestre participaram da pesquisa. Quase todos acessavam o AVA, baseado no sistema Canvas, semanalmente. As percepções dos alunos foram conhecidas por meio de questionário. Dúvidas e dificuldades manifestadas em encontros presenciais e virtuais também foram registradas. As dificuldades iniciais de manipulação do AVA puderam ser dirimidas ou mitigadas no decorrer do semestre. Os calouros tinham à disposição diversos recursos. Os preferidos para trabalhar conteúdos eram textos complementares e videoaulas, e para comunicação, videoconferência e e-mail. Não obstante, foi sugerido que houvesse listas de questões com respostas on-line e retorno das correções de exercícios. Para os participantes da pesquisa, o AVA facilitava o acesso à informação e fornecia flexibilidade, mas carecia da possibilidade de comunicação imediata com tutores nos momentos desejados.Palavras-chave: Educação a distância; Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem; Aluno. The View of E-Learning Undergraduate Students on the Virtual Learning EnvironmentAbstractThe utilization dynamics of the virtual learning environment (VLE) employed of graduation engineering course of a public institution in São Paulo State was investigated. Fifty students on the first semester of the course have participated on the research. Almost all of them accessed weekly VLE based on Canvas learning management system. Doubts and difficulties expressed by the students during face to face and virtual meetings were also recorded. Initial difficulties related to the VLE use could be solved or mitigated during the semester. Many learning resources were made available to students in the VLE. According to the students opinion, complementary literature, video lessons and e-mail were the preferred type studying material. Yet, it was suggested the use of worksheets with answers available online and feedbacks to the correction. To them, the VLE facilitates access to information and provides flexible studying schedules. However, the lack of on-demand live communication with tutors was considered a drawback.Keywords: Distance learning; Virtual Learning Environment; Student.
Formação de Professores na Educação a Distância e a Prática Reflexiva
Authors: Teixeira Nádia França , Almeida Patrícia Vasconcelos
Published: December 2015

Este artigo aborda a formação de professores no contexto da educação a distância, segundo a perspectiva reflexiva. Considerando o crescimento dos cursos de formação docente nessa modalidade de ensino e a importância de discussões que ocorrem em torno da reflexão na formação do professor, acreditamos ser relevante debater essas questões. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar as concepções de uma formação reflexiva, quais as suas vantagens e como colocá-la em prática. Além disso, objetiva?se apresentar a formação docente na educação a distância e as possibilidades de uma formação reflexiva nessa modalidade de ensino. O estudo foi feito mediante pesquisa bibliográfica, a qual fornece condições para um debate de teorias que fundamentam a formação docente pautada na reflexão e as possíveis contribuições para a construção de novos conhecimentos. Para entendermos como essa abordagem pode ser realizada na educação a distância, destacaremos o estar junto virtual? criado por Valente.Palavras?chave: Educação a distância; Formação docente; Práxis; Estar junto virtual. ?Training for Teachers in the Distance Education and the Reflective PracticeAbstract This article discusses the training for teachers in the context of distance education, within the reflexive perspective. Considering the growth of training for teachers courses in this modality of education and the importance of the discussions that occur around the reflection in training for teachers, we believe that discuss these issues is relevant. This study aims to analyze the conceptions of a reflexive training, its advantages and how to put it into practice. In addition, it presents the training for teachers in distance education and the possibilities of a reflective training in this modality of education. The study was done by bibliographic research, which provides conditions for a debate of theories that underlie the training for teachers guided in the reflection and the possible contributions to the construction of new knowledge. In order to understand how this approach can be carried out in the distance education, we highlight the Virtual Togetherness" created by Valente.Keywords: Distance education; Training for teachers; Praxis; Virtual togetherness.togetherness.
Crescimento de genótipos de feijão-caupi irrigados com água salina
Authors: Brito K. Q. D. , Nascimento R. , Santos J. E. A. dos , Souza F. G. de , Silva I. A. C.
Published: December 2015

O feijão-caupi tem grande importância socioeconômica, pois é um componente da dieta alimentar, especialmente pelo seu valor nutritivo e fonte de renda para agricultura familiar. Entretanto é uma cultura sensível a salinidade da água de irrigação e solo, o que impossibilita o cultivo em áreas afetadas por sais. Neste sentido, objetivou-se com o trabalho avaliar o crescimento de genótipos de feijão-caupi irrigados com água salina, a fim de fornecer subsídios ao cultivo em regiões afetadas por sais. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida em casa de vegetação da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande. Utilizou-se o delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 2 x 5, sendo os tratamentos compostos de dois níveis de condutividade elétrica da água (A1 - água de abastecimento com 0,8dSm-1 e A2 - solução salina 4,8 dSm-1) e cinco genótipos de feijão-caupi (G1 - MNC04-762F-9, G2 - MNC04-762F-3, G3 - MNC04-762F-21, G4 - MNC04-769F-62 e G5 - MNC04-765F-153) com 4 repetições, resultante em 10 tratamentos. Aplicação dos tratamentos com água salina teve inicio aos 12 dias após o semeio (DAS). As variáveis analisadas foram, altura de plantas (ALT), número de folhas (NF), e diâmetro do caule (DC), nas épocas de avaliação correspondente aos 27, 42, 57 e 72 dias após a semeadura (DAS) e massa seca das folhas (MSF), massa seca do caule (MSC), massa seca da raiz (MSR) e massa seca da parte aérea (MSPA). A salinidade da água de irrigação reduziu todas as variáveis de crescimento e fitomassa avaliadas.

 Growth bean-cowpea genotypes irrigated with saline water

Abstract: The cowpea has great socio-economic importance, as it is a component of food people diet, especially in developing countries. Sensitive to salinity, which makes difficult to cultivate in areas affected by salt. The objective of the study was to evaluate the growth of cowpea genotypes irrigated with saline water in order to provide subsidies to farming in areas affected by salt. The treatments consisted of the combination of two factors: Irrigation Water Salinity (A1 - water supply with 0,8dSm-1 and A2 – saline solution 4.8 dSm-1) and cowpea genotypes (G1 - MNC04-762F -9, G2 - MNC04-762F-3 G3 - MNC04-762F-21 G4 - G5 and MNC04-769F-62 - MNC04-765F-153). Combined factors, a completely randomized design, resulted in 10 treatments, with four repetitions. The irrigation with saline water given to the 12 DAS. The variables analyzed were plant height (PH), leaves number (LN), and stem diameter (SD), the evaluation of times corresponding to 27, 42, 57 and 72 days after sowing (DAS) and dry matter leaves (DML), dry mass of the stem (DMS) and root dry mass (RDM). They salinity of irrigation water reduced all growth variables and evaluated biomass.
Características biométricas de frutos e sementes de Oenocarpus bataua Mart. com procedência em Almeirim, Pará
Authors: Felizardo S. A. , Freitas A. D. D. , Marques N. De S. , Bezerra D. A.
Published: December 2015

O patauá é uma palmeira pertencente à família botânica Arecaceae. A exploração deste tem como maiores potencialidades a produção de óleo vegetal. A biometria dos frutos é utilizada para verificar a variabilidade genética dentro de populações de uma mesma espécie e as relações desta com os fatores ambientais, além disso, pode contribuir para a tecnologia de produção de mudas de espécies nativas. Desse modo, este estudo tem por objetivo determinar as principais características biométricas de frutos e sementes, além do peso e do grau de umidade de patauá com procedência de Almeirim, Pará. O experimento foi conduzido no Laboratório de Tecnologia da Universidade Federal do Pará, Faculdade de Engenharia Florestal, Campus de Altamira. Os frutos foram colhidos maduros de matrizes selecionadas. A análise dos dados foi realizada com programa Microsoft Excel e o BIOESTAT 5.0. O comprimento e o diâmetro dos frutos e o comprimento e o diâmetro das sementes em estudo tiveram médias de 35,18 mm e 20,10 mm; 33,1 mm e 16,9 mm, respectivamente. A massa do fruto teve uma média de 9,6 g. Os maiores graus de umidade foram obtidos nos tratamentos com as sementes inteiras. O peso de mil sementes foi 5665 gramas. 

Biometric characteristics of fruits and seeds Oenocarpus bataua Mart. with Almeirim of origin, Pará

ABSTRACT - The patauá Is a palm tree belongs to the botanical family Arecaceae. The operation of these has the greatest potential to produce vegetable oil. Biometrics fruit is used to verify the genetic variability within populations of the same species and the relationship of this variability with environmental factors also may contribute to the production technology of seedlings of native species. Thus, this study aims to determine the main biometric characteristics of fruits and seeds, in addition to weight and degree of humidity of Oenocarpus bataua with origin of Almeirim, Pará. The experiment was conducted at the Federal University of Pará Technology Laboratory, Faculty of Forestry, Campus de Altamira. The fruits were harvested ripe arrays selected. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel and the BioEstat 5.0. The length and diameter of the fruits and the length and diameter of the seeds in the study had mean 35.18 mm and 20.10 mm; 33.1 mm and 16.9 mm, respectively. The fruit mass, averaged 9.6 g. The high moisture were obtained in treatments with whole seeds. The thousand seed weight was 5665 grams.

 
Cost-volume-profit Analysis and Decision Making in the Manufacturing Industries of Nigeria
Authors: Ihemeje J.C
Published: December 2015

This study determined the effect of cost-volume-profit analysis in the decision making of manufacturing industries. The study combined both survey research and longitudinal research design. Both primary and secondary data were used for collection. They were analyzed using regression and correlation techniques. The results revealed that the sales value of a product and the quantity of the product manufactured has a positive effect on profit made on the product, also that there is a significant relationship between the cost of production and profit. The reorder and economic order quantity was also determined as a base for assessing decision-making opportunities. Based on the result, the researcher recommends that manufacturing industries should always adopt cost-volume-profit analysis in their decision making.
Impact of Intellectual Capital on Financial Performance of Banks in Tanzania
Authors: N. Isanzu Janeth
Published: December 2015

Since the financial sector reforms took place in the last two decades, Banks in Tanzania have continued to play the major role in reshaping the economy of the nation. With the emergence of knowledge based economy many firm have changed their way of doing business instead of relying more on physical capital they have shifted to intellectual capital. This is no exception for the banks operating in developing counties Tanzania included. Many studies have been done in the area of intellectual capital and its contribution to the value of the firm. This study sets out to extend the evidence by investigating the intellectual capital of banks operating in Tanzania for the period of four years from 2010 to 2013. Annual reports, especially the profit and loss accounts and balance sheets of the selected banks have been used to obtain the data. The study uses Value Added Intellectual Capital model (VAICTM) in determining intellectual capital and its three major components like Human Capital Efficiency (HCE) Structural capital efficiency (SCE) and Capital Employed Efficiency (CEE). The results revealed that Intellectual capital has a positive relationship with financial performance of banks operating in Tanzania and also when the VAICTM was divided into its three components it was discovered that the financial performance is positively related to Human capital efficiency and Capital employed efficiency but is negatively related to Structural capital efficiency.
Importance of Customer Relationship Management in Customer Loyalty (Brangkal Offset of East Java, Indonesia)
Authors: Purnama Chamdan
Published: December 2015

This study examines the importance of customer relationship management to increase customer loyalty. The study uses two years’ data on 71 customers (respondents)of Brangkal Offset chosen on the basis of a random sampling technique. Results of this investigation indicate that important aspects of customer relationship management are people, process, and technology both partially and simultaneously have an impact on the increase of customer loyalty.
Constructing a framework for empirical research of foreign direct investment (FDI) and fdi intent
Authors: Ismail Ibrahim
Published: December 2015

Foreign Direct Investment has been linked with an extensive number of positive consequences both on micro and macro level. Still, firms of emerging economies have difficulties attracting FDI. Part of the problem may also lie in the lack of FDI intent on behalf of the firm management to attain FDI. In this study, we aim to construct a framework that would use for a future empirical research of FDI attraction and FDI intent on the organizational level. A systematic approach is described providing a strong foundation for an empirical study soon to come. The process encompasses research design, development of the measurement tool, data collection, preparation and analysis-planning phase. Additionally, we suggest the potential findings and benefits of research following the framework developed.
Efficacy of purified antimicrobial peptides from lactic acid bacteria against bovine mastitis pathogens
Authors: Geetha R. , Sathian C. T. , Prasad V. , Gleeja V. L.
Published: December 2015

A study was carried out to assess the efficacy of purified antimicrobial peptides of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), isolated from partially decayed samples of food items, against selected clinical isolates of mastitis bacterial pathogens, viz., Escherichia coli (E.coli), Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) and Streptococcus agalactiae (S.agalactiae). The crude culture extracts (CCE) from LAB isolates were concentrated and purified by salting out method followed by dialysis. Partially purified peptides (T-5 CR -2 CR -3) from three LAB isolated from tomato and carrot showed a significantly higher inhibitory spectrum, with zone of inhibition ranging from 11.66±0.33 to 12.66±0.33 mm diameter against different test pathogens. The inhibitory efficiency of all the three peptides was found to be significantly superior to the peptides from reference strain Lactococcus lactis NCIM-2114. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the purified peptide samples ranged between 0.79±0.09 to 1.11±0.09 μg/ml against different test pathogens. The activity of peptides was completely lost after treatment with protease, thereby confining their protein character.
Antimicrobial activity of sodium caseinate fermentate of Lactobacillus fermentum NCDC 141
Authors: Bachanti* P. R. , Vij Shilpa
Published: December 2015

The sodium caseinate fermentated by Lactobacillus fermentum NCDC 141 showed antimicrobial activity against pathogenic strain Escherichia coli O157:H7 and against some spoilage causing microbial species Bacillus subtilis NCDC 70, Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCDC 47 and Rhizopus oryzae NCDC 52 .This property of Lactobacillus fermentum NCDC 141 may have bioprotective applicability in milk based formula, which needs further exploration to confirm its potentility.
Effect of different levels of sweet potato paste on physico-chemical properties of kheer
Authors: Dadge* A.V. , Thombre B. M. , Narwade S.G. , Thorat B. N. , Awaz H. B.
Published: December 2015

Kheer is sweetened dish of rice cooked in milk first finds mention as ‘Payas’. Sweet potato kheer was prepared from different levels of sweet potato paste viz. 2.5, 5.0 and 7.5 per cent on the basis of buffalo milk. Control kheer was prepared using 2.5 per cent rice in buffalo milk. The parameters considered for the present study were pH, viscosity, moisture, fat, protein, total solids and ash. The result showed that control kheer was significantly superior over kheer prepared from 2.5% sweet potato. PH was decreasing as the level of sweet potato paste increases. On the contrary as the level of sweet potato increased the viscosity also increased significantly. The moisture content of sweet potato kheer decreased as the level of sweet potato increased. As fat was concerned as the level of sweet potato increaseed the fat decreased with non significant effect. Similarly slight protein was also increased. However carbohydrate, total solids and ash content of kheer increased as the level of sweet potato increased with non-significant effect. The total solid, carbohydrate and ash content of sweet potato kheer increases whereas moisture and fat decreased as the level sweet potato increased. This might be due to higher carbohydrate and lower moisture content in sweet potato as compared to milk.
Quality changes in milk adulterated with detergent, urea, ammonium sulphate and neutralizers
Authors: Ahirwar* Rajkumar , Harilal P.T. , Srihari K.A. , Pandey M.C.
Published: December 2015

Quality changes in milk adulterated with different concentrations of adulterants like urea, detergent, ammonium sulphate and neutralizers were determined using physico-chemical and microbiological quality characteristics. Addition of detergents at 0.1 to 0.9% concentrations showed an increase in the refractive index (RI). Specific gravity increased with incremental addition of detergent. Same trend was observed with total solids, total ash and pH; whereas, moisture, fat and lactose contents decreased. Microbial growth in the adulterated milk did not show much variation in the samples.
Texture properties of Slovak Bryndza measured by instrumental analysis
Authors: Curlej* Jozef , Židek Radoslav , Belej Lubomír , Šnirc Marek , Capla Jozef , Zajac Peter
Published: December 2015

The aim of the study was to determine textural properties (hardness, composition) related to nine Slovak Bryndza commercial samples (industrial cheeses from pasteurized ewe milk) targeted to uniaxial compression. Instrumental texture measurements were found to vary between samples because of the manufacturing procedure and composition. In both evaluated texture traits, the highest average values 1.555 kg and 2.185 kg/s were recorded in the sample SL 7. On the other hand, the lowest average value for hardness (0.254 kg) and composition (0.439 kg/s) was detected in the sample SL 4. Non-parametric Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used to evalute the texture characteristics of these cheeses. Significant differences (p less than 0.05) were recorded in measured peak possitive force values (presents hardness) upon comparative trials in 23 cases and 22 significant differences were found in positive area values (presents composition). In conclusion, understanding the formation of textural properties during the product development, production or storage can reduce the variability of current commercial bryndza.
Butter-milk based fruit juice beverages
Authors: Meshram Bhushan D.
Published: December 2015

Buttermilk based mango, orange and banana beverages were developed. Composition of an acceptable beverage formulation varied with the type of fruit, its juice content ranged from 10 for mango to 35 % for orange . The buttermilk content of the beverages ranged from 62 to 83%.Total solids, fat and protein content in different fruit beverages varied from 11.3 to 18.3%, 0.12-0.38% and 0.25-0.68% respectively .Among the beverages mango beverage was found to be preferred most. It contained 12% mango juice,81% buttermilk , 7% sugar, 0.05% pectin, 0.12% CMC, and pH 4.25.
Determination of physico-chemical and functional properties of different genotypes of horse gram
Authors: Bhokre C. K. , Joshi A. A. , Rodge A. B.
Published: December 2015

A study was carried out to determine the physicochemical and functional properties of seeds of five different genotypes of horsegram obtained from AICRP on Arid Legumes at Parbhani centre to assess their potential use in the food products. The five different genotypes viz. VLG-34, SHG-0628-4, AK-53, AK-21and AK-52 were analysed. The AK-21 have highest 100 seed weight (3.75%) followed by AK-52 (3.61g) while maximum density (1.42g/ml) and bulk density (0.833 g/ml) was found in AK-52. The data on proximate composition showed that among all genotypes the AK-21 had highest protein ( 30.08%),crude fiber(5.5%) which could be exploited for nutritional purpose and genotype VLG-34 scored highest in crude fat (2.56%), carbohydrate (64.53%) and ash content(3.10%) will be used in different food formulation. The functional properties study revealed that the genotype AK-21 was superior in most of the functional properties viz swelling capacity(0.041ml/seed), water absorption capacity (1.53g/g), oil absorption capacity(1.21 g/g), foaming capacity (48.18%), foaming stability (40.13%), emulsifying activity(59.53%), emulsifying stability(55.16%), invitro protein digestibility(81.80%) and required less cooking time(55 min.). These properties makes AK-21 suitable for processor and consumer also. These results suggest the potential utility of horse gram flour as substitutes for other legume flour for food products formulations.
Studies on effect of drying temperature and storage time on vitamin-C retention capacity and moisture content of papaya-apple fruit leather
Authors: Fulchand Chavan Ramesh , Gunvantrao Jadhao Vikas , Pralhad Ingle Murlidhar
Published: December 2015

In the present investigation a study was conducted to prepare fruit leathers from two different fruit pulps i.e. papaya and apple in various proportions. Further study was carried out in order to evaluate the vitamin C retention of prepared leathers at different temperatures such as 55°C, 65°C and 75°C. All fruit leathers were then analyzed for their organoleptic characteristics such as color, flavor, taste, appearance and overall acceptability during storage period. A study was also carried out to evaluate the moisture retention in storage of the prepared leathers in different packaging materials such as LDPE, HDPE, aluminum foil and PET jar. The results revealed that the fruit leathers dried at 65°C shown highest vitamin-C retention with better retention of sensory properties. All leathers remained unchanged during storage period but the leather stored in aluminum foil has shown a remarkable ranking as compared to others during storage period. LDPE package has shown greater moisture fluctuation, while aluminum foil shown significant moisture retention during storage. It was also observed during the study that all fruit leathers had identical color, flavor and appearance which cannot be compared with one another.
Fast food consumption pattern among postgraduate female student living in hostel of University of Rajasthan, India
Authors: Monika SPACE , Chishty Sadia , Verma Kanika
Published: December 2015

A study was conducted to assess nutritional status and consumption pattern of fast food among female students living in a post graduate hostel involving 104 girls aged 20-26 years. The subjects were administered a pre-tested, pre-coded proforma for general demographic information. Anthropometric information was measured for BMI, height, weight, waist and hip circumferences. Two-day 24 hr recall intake and FFQ was used to collect information on dietary intake and fast food consumption. Dietary intake of subjects was low compared to suggested values. Calculated dietary fat was 33 g, above recommended dietary allowances (RDA -20g) and pulses intake was 110% of the RDA. According to BMI, subject categorized were normal (64.4%), over-weight (9.62%) and obesity grade I (10.5 %) category. Fast foods consumption frequency was two to three times in a week. Interestingly Golgappa (38%), Chowmin (34%), Chole Bhatura (36%), Pav Bhaji(42%), Pizza(27%) and Patties (27%) were enjoyed by maximum number of respondents. The habit of fast food consumption is dangerous leading to many diseases. More awareness should be created for increasing physical activities and reducing fast food consumption.
Nutrient composition of pulse-based recipe Sepu bari consumed in Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Sharma Shweta , Soni Rajju Priya , Kumar* Ashish
Published: December 2015

The present study was undertaken with the objectives to document knowledge about the process/preparation of traditional foods i.e Sepu-bari of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh and to evaluate the selected food recipes in relation to nutritional quality and consumer acceptability. Five blocks viz. Mandi-sadar, Karsog, Sundernagar, Chauntra and Seraj were selected. The selected traditional food samples were analysed for their physico-chemical chemical analysis showed that moisture content was highest in B3 (8.80%) followed by B2 (8.46), B5(8.36) B4(8.29) and B1(6.39%) . Reported data showed highest amount of crude fat in B4 (26.96%), and protein in B3 (23.60%) and lowest fat content in B2 (21.75%) and lowest protein content in B1(21.74%) respectively. Crude fiber was maximum in B3 and B1 with same value (2.21%) and lowest in B2 with value of 1.91%. Reducing sugars were calculated highest in B4 (0.39%) and lowest in B1 (0.27%). Organoleptic scoring revealed that maximum scores for taste, flavor, texture, and overall acceptability were obtained by B3 sepu badi as 8.30, 8.20, 8.40 and 8.22 respectively.