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Bivariate Chlodowsky-Stancu Variant of (p,q)-Bernstein-Schurer Operators
Authors: Vedi-Dilek Tuba , Gemikonakli Eser
Published: April 2019

In this study, it is proposed to define bivariate Chlodowsky variant of (p,q)-Bernstein-Stancu-Schurer operators. Therefore, Korovkin-type approximation theorems and the error of approximation by using full modulus of continuity are presented. Beside this, we introduce a generalization of the bivariate Chlodowsky variant of (p,q)-Bernstein-Stancu-Schurer operators and investigate its approximation in more general weighted space. Moreover, the numerical results are discussed in order to validate the accuracy of the bivariate Chlodowsky variant of (p,q)-Bernstein-Schurer operators.
Trait Self-Control Outperforms Trait Fatigue in Predicting MS Patients’ Cortical and Perceptual Responses to an Exhaustive Task
Authors: Wolff Wanja , Schüler Julia , Hofstetter Jonas , Baumann Lorena , Wolf Lena , Dettmers Christian
Published: April 2019

Patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) frequently suffer from fatigue, but this debilitating symptom is not yet fully understood. We propose that self-control can be conceptually and mechanistically linked to the fatigue concept and might help explain some of the diversity on how PwMS who suffer from fatigue deal with this symptom. To test this claim, we first assessed how cortical oxygenation and measures of motor and cognitive state fatigue change during a strenuous physical task, and then we tested the predictive validity of trait fatigue and trait self-control in explaining the observed changes. A sample of N=51 PwMS first completed a test battery to collect trait measures of fatigue and self-control. PwMS then performed an isometric hand contraction task at 10% of their maximum voluntary contraction until exhaustion while we repeatedly assessed ratings of perceived cognitive and motor exertion. In addition, we continuously measured oxygenation of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy. Linear mixed-effect models revealed significant increases in perceived motor and cognitive exertion, as well as increases in PFC oxygenation. Hierarchical stepwise regression analyses showed that higher trait self-control predicted a less steep increase in PFC oxygenation and perceived cognitive exertion, while trait fatigue did not predict change in any dependent variable. These results provide preliminary evidence for the suggested link between self-control and fatigue. As self-control can be enhanced with training, this finding possibly has important implications for devising nonpharmacological interventions to help patients deal with symptoms of fatigue.
Autophagy in Pulmonary Innate Immunity
Authors: Rao Lang , Eissa N. Tony
Published: April 2019

Autophagy is a major intracellular digestion system that delivers cytoplasmic components for degradation and recycling. In this capacity, autophagy plays an important role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by mediating the degradation of cellular macromolecules and dysfunctional organelles and regeneration of nutrients for cell growth. Autophagy is important in innate immunity, as it is responsible for the clearance of various pathogens. Deficiency of intracellular autophagy can result in exaggerated activation of the inflammasome. The latter is an innate immune complex that senses diverse pathogen-associated or danger-associated molecular patterns and activates the expression of inflammatory cytokines. In autophagy-deficient cells, accumulation of damaged organelles, misfolded proteins, and reactive oxygen species contribute to inflammasome activation. The lung is continuously exposed to pathogens from the environment, rendering it vulnerable to infection. The lung innate immune cells act as a crucial initial barrier against the continuous threat from pathogens. In this review, we will summarize recent findings on the regulation of autophagy and its inter­action with innate immunity, focusing on the lung.
A K (plus one) ARDS Modular Model to Improve Non-English Department English Teachers’ Competences in a Higher Education
Authors: Lestariningsih Fransisca Endang
Published: April 2019

There are two types of English teachers in a higher education, English teachers who have English Language Teaching(ELT) background and those who do not have it. It brings about some problems in the teaching instruction and the achievement of the students, as well. This is a theoretical views used as a preliminary study to develop the model to improve English teachers’ competences in a higher education. A modular model proposed by Kumaravadivelu, with his KARDS model seems appropriate to be applied for the English teachers who are assigned to teach higher education students. This model is at first intended for the prospective teachers of L2 (TESOL), but with some modifications, it can be used to improve the competences of in-service English teachers.
Interchangeable Concept of Cognitive Styles and Learning Styles: a Conceptual Analysis
Authors: Abu Bakar Zainudin , Ali Rafaquat
Published: April 2019

Inquiries into the nature and effects of cognitive and learning style constructs are mounting daily, regardless of criticism and confusion about the boundaries, natures and to some extent overlapping issues of these two constructs. These issues raise several questions about the credibility of these two constructs with regard to further research, application and development. Therefore, there is a need to crystallize their natures to pave the way for further research and for a better understanding of individual’s learning. The current scientific review strengthens the concept of these two constructs as separate and independent, each contributing in its own way to different fields of human learning. Both constructs have different histories and schools of thought directed toward different ends. The relationship of these constructs undeniably establishes their usefulness and value as research subjects. However, specific concerns is required in defining cognitive and learning styles which may hinder the credibility and usefulness of further research, including valid and reliable measurements, cohesive theory, application oriented studies, use of multiple methods in research, and the origin and development of these constructs. This article explores the discourse in these fields and highlights potential issues with the constructs to assist researchers in constructing a more comprehensive understanding of the research framework.
Academic Supervision toward Teacher’s Performance through Motivation as Intervening Variable
Authors: Prasetyono Hendro , Abdillah Agus , Fitria Dona
Published: April 2019

The aims of this research were to find the effect of Academic Supervision of School Principal and Work Motivation toward Teacher’s Performance of Bussines and Management Group State’s and Private’s Vocational High School in Depok City directly or indirectly. The population of this research was Bussines and Management teachers in Depok City amounting to 384 people. The sample in this research amounted to 80 people. The sampling method was done by using proportionate random sampling. Data collection is done by filling questionaires. Analysis of the data used is path analysis. Data processing is performed with IBM SPSS version 23.0 for Windows. The results showed that there is significant influence between Academic Supervision of School Principal to Work Motivation (1), Academic Supervision of School Principal to Teacher’s Performance (2), and Work Motivation to Teacher’s Performance (3). Totally, the magnitude of the effect is known 68,39 % directly and indirectly, while the remaining 37,10% is influenced by other factors not examined in of this research.
Inquiry Based Learning Module to Empower Cooperation Skills
Authors: Anjani Dewi , Maridi Maridi , Suciati Suciati
Published: April 2019

The education in the 21st century focuses on knowledge and encourages students to generate information and encourage developing new skills. The framework of 21st century learning skill  is communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and innovation. Cooperation skills in the world of education is an important thing to be done in learning. Therefore, a solution is needed to optimize student empower cooperation skills process by using the teaching material in the form of module. The objective of this research is to know the effectiveness of inquiry based learning module to empower cooperation skills. This research was conducted in one of high school in Surakarta, Indonesia. The research method is quasi experiment, used pretest and posttest design by using two randomly selected classes those were experimental class used an inquiry based learning module and control one used a modules made by biology teachers in Surakarta. The results showed that there were significant differences of learning outcomes between the control and the experimental classes based on the independent samples t-test test results, also seen with the n-gain scores that obtained at 0.78 (middle) in the control class and 0.87 (high) in the experimental class. As the study concluded, using inquiry based learning module in the learning process in effective to empower cooperation skills.
Students’ Problem Solving Skills of Physics on the Gas Kinetic Theory Material
Authors: Wartono Wartono , Suyudi Agus , Batlolona John Rafafy
Published: April 2019

Some research aiming to improve problem-solving skills in physics by various learning models has been performed. So far, there is no comprehensive research that uses Inquiry-discovery learning model to improve problem solving skills (PSS) in physics with the aid of the PhET simulation in the material of kinetic theory of gases. This research aims to investigate the differences of PhET-aided Inquiry-discovery learning using a theoretical review on PSS in the material of kinetic theory of gases between the experimental class and control class. This research is a quasi-experimental study by a post-test only design. The data analysis was performed via a t-test. The analysis results showed students in the experimental get higher PSS class than those in the control class. Also, the students in the experimental class have the highest and lowest initial abilities which were still higher than the students in the control class. Hence, the inquiry-discovery learning model is recommended to enhance students’ physics PSS. The implication of this research is to provide information that students can be empowered by inquairy-discovey learning model in improving PSS. Therefore, it is expected that the next researchers can explore students’ PSS at each meeting in order to improve students’ learning outcomes.
The Proportion of Problem Solving and Scientific Reasoning Skills in Biology References
Authors: Charysma Dhora Vasminingtya Reginaning , Widoretno Sri , Dwiastuti Sri
Published: April 2019

Problem-solving is a vital component under the cognitive standard of the 21st century skills for preparing students to face global competition. Problem-solving supported by another skill, one of which is scientific reasoning. Research objective is to analysis profile content and context of Biology references by interaction of problem-solving and scientific reasoning aspects. Research procedure applied Toulmin Argument Pattern (TAP) as a basic framework to identify the scientific reasoning aspects. Data obtained from the questionnaire, survey, and analyzed descriptively. Result indicates that the majority of Biology references does not required of balance proportion between problem-solving and scientific reasoning aspects. The lower aspect both of content and context was located in explore and Look back for Ground and Rebuttal aspects. In addition, this result can be used to inform future development of instruction and assessment problem solving and scientific reasoning skills.
Integrating Game-based Interactive Media as Instructional Media: Students’ Response
Authors: Saputri Dwi Yuniasih , Rukayah Rukayah Rukayah , Indriayu Mintasih Indriayu
Published: April 2019

Instructional media functioning to deliver the lesson has a very important role. There are a lot of instructional media used in learning process; one of those is interactive multimedia. This study aims to find out students response toward game based interactive media as instructional media in elementary school. The method used in this study was descriptive qualitative. The sample in this study was 10 students 5th grade elementary school. The data collecting methods were interview, observation and questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed by using interactive analysis consist of data collecting, data reduction, data presenting and conclusion. The result of this study shows that the student gave a good response toward game-based interactive multimedia. The students like and support the use of game based interactive multimedia as instructional media. Students felt that it was easier to understand lesson because the lesson was delivered not only through text, but also picture, audio, video and animation. The game in interactive media make the student be entertained and active in learning process. It is suggested that the teacher cooperate with the expert in education technology to improve interactive multimedia as interaction media.
The Effectiveness of Students’ Worksheet Based on Multiple Representations to Increase Creative Thinking Skills
Authors: Mutia Nur Balqis , Prasetyo Zuhdan Kun
Published: April 2019

This research aimed to analyze the effectivity of students’ worksheet based on multiple representation in order to increase creative thinking skills for second years students of junior high school. It used quasi-experiment with nonequivalent control group design. The population of this research was students of class VII SMPN 3 Langsa, academic year of 2017/2018. Then, the samples were students of class VII-1 and VII-2 elected using simple random sampling method. Basically, the effectivity can be seen from students’ creative thinking skills analyzed by using average n-gain and independent sample T test. Furthermore, the result showed that there was an average difference for n-gain and significant score between control class and experiment class. Therefore, the students’ worksheet based on multiple representations can be used for increasing creative thinking skills of students.
Assessing Midwifery and Medical Student’s Interprofessional Learning: the use of portfolio
Authors: Hermasari Bulan Kakanita , Probandari Ari Natalia , Afifah Zulaika Nur
Published: April 2019

To evaluate the portfolio in assessing interprofessional learning between medical and midwifery students. The student portfolio is assessed using a rubric consisting of four assessment criteria. A total of 32 student portfolios were tested for reliability coefficients and interrater agreements. We conducted an in-depth interview with mentors and focus group discussion (FGD) with students for exploring their perceptions of the ability of the portfolio to assess the learning. Interview and FGD data were converted into verbatim transcripts then were analyzed by two coders using open coding techniques. The reliability coefficient is 0.808. Inter-rater agreements for each assessment criteria are ranging from moderate to high. Mentors and students have positive insights toward the assessment system. This study supports the use of portfolios as an interprofessional educational assessment tool.
Reinventing the Dimensions of Reading Attitude and Reading Motivation among Santri
Authors: Murtafi'ah Banatul , Putro Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo
Published: April 2019

A large and growing body of literature has investigated students’ reading attitude and motivation either in elementary or secondary levels. Unfortunately, there remains a paucity of similar study in the context of santri or students in Islamic boarding school. This study, therefore, examined the reading attitude and motivation dimensions among santris. Three hundred and nineteen students at pesantren-based senior high schools in Yogyakarta Special Region province participated in this study by completing reading attitude survey adapted from McKenna et al. (1995; 2012) and motivational reading questionnaire (MRQ) adapted from Wigfield and Guthrie (1997). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses confirmed that reading attitude was represented by two dimensions as suggested by the finding in previous studies. On the other hand, instead of eleven, only seven reading motivation dimensions manifested in this present study. Reliability coefficients for all the subscales were acceptable. Finally, correlations analysis revealed that each dimension of both reading attitude and motivation were correlated positively.
Local Wisdom as Learning Materials: Character Educational Values of Sundanese Pupuh
Authors: Damayanti Dena , Nurgiyantoro Burhan
Published: April 2019

As character educational values for elementary students deteriorated, the appreciation of Sundanese language by West Javanese people faded. One of many ways to be done was through the use of learning materials in the form of Sundanese pupuh for elementay school students. Pupuh is a literary work in the form of poem in Sundanese language which contains character educational values. This study aimed to describe character educational values in Sundanese pupuh and their relevance as learning materials for elementary school students. Data collection was conducted using the techniques of reading and taking notes of Sundanese pupuh lyrics which contain character educational values, and then identifying the compatibility as elementary school learning materials. The data were analyzed qualitatively, with the steps of: (1) data comparison; (2) data categorization; (3) data presentation; dan (4) inferencing. This study resulted in teamwork as the most occurring value in pupuh Asmarandana, Sinom, Balakbak, Ladrang, Pucung, Lambang, Gambuh, Gurisa, dan Magatru. Thus, this study concluded that Sundanese pupuh had many character educational values relevant to be taught and to be used as learning materials in elementary school.
Constructivist learning paradigm in the introduction to education subject
Authors: Widari IGA , Jazadi Iwan
Published: April 2019

This study examines the content of constructivist learning paradigms in the textbook and students' understanding of the Introduction to Education course. Data collection methods are the textbook, student answer documentation, focused review session and assignment of student resume. The textbook analysis found five substances of constructivist learning paradigm, namely the nature of human, lifelong education, learning independence, the role of information technology, and the integration of educational benchmarks, which are parts of the textbook chapters. Analysis of the answers to the tasks, quizzes and student exams indicates that the students' understanding of the substance of this material is still medium or partial but has increased significantly after a focused review session was held, i.e. 75% or more students have a good and complete understanding. From the results of this study, it is suggested that (1) the textbook of Introduction to Education is rewritten, to put the five substances of constructivist learning paradigm as separate chapters so as to obtain their broader and deeper study portion; and (2) the materials not yet understood well by the students should be reviewed through a focused review session.
Cloze test pocket worksheet as aid to mastery of science concepts
Authors: Gomba Adelita Morales
Published: April 2019

This study used a Two Groups, Random Selection Experimental Design to improved academic performance of Grade 9 learners of Silanga National High School Catbalogan City using Cloze Test Pocket Worksheet in Science. Its purpose was to seek answers to the following questions: (1) What is the pretest mean scores between the control and experimental group? (2) What is the posttest mean scores of the control and experimental group? (3) What is the mean gain scores of the selected experimental group before and after the conduct of the study? Based on the result, the following findings were formulated; (1) The pretest mean scores of the subjects using Cloze Test Pocket Woksheet and the pretest mean scores of those who did not used do not differ significantly. (2) The post-test means scores of subjects who were were using Cloze Test Pocket Woksheet and the posttest mean scores of the subjects who were not using Cloze Test Pocket Woksheet differ significantly. (3) There is a significant difference between the mean gain scores of the two groups of samples – experimental and control groups. The experimental group who used Cloze Test Pocket Woksheet performed significantly higher than the control group who were not using the Cloze Test Pocket Woksheet. Based on the findings cited, it is concluded that the developed material in reviewing Science can improve learners’ mastery of the concepts. Though the results of this study showed that learning took place in both groups, the subjects who were assessed by Cloze Test Pocket Worksheet performed significantly better than the subjects who did not use the material.
The role of Arab Open University in developing its graduates’ economic and social returns
Authors: Abbas Harith Abood , Deranieh Abeer
Published: April 2019

This study aimed at finding out the economic and social returns achieved by Arab Open University graduates of 2012-2014. The sample consisted of 251 out of 1565 BA male and female graduates who voluntarily identified the sort of returns they achieved by choosing any of 43 items included in a questionnaire posted on their emails, put on the University’s site and distributed at the Alumni Club meeting in 2017. The researchers used means, standard deviations and percentages to identify the economic and social returns gained by the graduates, while they used (T Test) to find differences in these returns due to gender and (One Way ANOVA) to know the differences in these returns due to the adequacy of the academic programs. The results showed a wide range of economic and social returns achieved by the graduates, as a result of the open learning style in the University, while no significant differences were noticed in these returns due to gender or specialization.
Junior high school head teachers’ perceptions about their leadership styles within ejisu-juaben municipality
Authors: Samuel Aboagye Kwadwo , Jophus Anamuah-Mensah , Francis Sam K
Published: April 2019

This was a survey study aimed at finding out the perceptions of head teachers on the leadership styles of Junior High School (JHS) head teachers within the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality. The researchers selected 50 head teachers, purposively through census. A set of closed-ended questionnaire was used, and this comprised 67 items for the JHS head teacher respondents. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, and demographic analysis. The study found, among other things, that autocratic, situational and transactional leadership styles were perceived to be the predominant leadership styles practiced by the JHS heads. The study recommended, among other things, that head teachers should practice transformational and democratic leadership styles, and that the Ghana Education Service, policy makers and other stakeholders of education should strengthen the leadership component within the JHS system for effective realization of school objectives. In this respect, appointment of headship in the school setting, especially at the JHS, ought to be made in consideration of professional leadership training, aside other requirements.
The use of discovery learning model with rme approach viewed from interpersonal intelligence
Authors: Permatasari Desty Ratna , Soegiyanto Heribertus , Usodo Budi
Published: April 2019

This research is aimed at finding out: 1) the influence of discovery learning model with RME approach on Mathematics learning achievement; 2) the influence of interpersonal intelligence on Mathematics learning achievement; 3) the interaction between discovery learning model with RME approach and interpersonal intelligence on Mathematics learning achievement. The research was conducted at one of the state Elementary Schools in Banjarsari sub-district, Surakarta. The method used in this research was quasi-experimental method with 2x3 factorial design. Hypothesis test was done by two-way variance ANOVA test with different cells. It can be concluded that the discovery learning model with RME approach gives better influence on the Mathematics learning achievement than the direct learning model. Students having high interpersonal intelligence category get better Mathematics learning achievement than those having medium and low category. The students having medium interpersonal intelligence get better Mathematics achievement than those having low category. There is no interaction between learning model and interpersonal intelligence on Mathematics learning achievement.
Development of an inexpensive data logger for solar water heating system regulators
Authors: Wassima Ait ahmed , Mohammed Aggour , Badr Ouhammou
Published: April 2019

Each solar thermal plant can provide different parameters to be treated and evaluated, mostly temperature measurements, pressure specifications, heat transfer values. This data collection can be quite expensive taking into account the important number of sensors and data loggers and their specifications. Hence to assure flexibility in the data collection at a low cost, many hardware and software specifications can be adopted. Here we built an inexpensive data logger based on the Arduino board and IDE to collect and store incoming data from Resol DeltaSol regulators integrated in different solar water heating systems. The objective of this study is to allow massive synchronized measurements with high resolution to be stored into an SD card through the Arduino platform. The measurements are given by multiple sensors (temperature, pump speed, relay states) connected to the regulator. The results from the tests of the plant connected to the data logger are provided later on, alongside the commercial aspects of the built data logging device. After a month of daily measurements, the data logger showed an outstanding performance with an extreme low cost compared to industrial datalogger. 
Experiment study investigation compare temperature series circuit and the parallel circuit of thermoelectric and variable water, electrical of thermoelectric for heat exchanger
Authors: Yaidee Akawit , Punlek Chantana , Maneewan Somchai
Published: April 2019

This paper presents the comparison temperature of thermoelectric (Tec1-12708) between the series circuit and parallel circuit by adjusting of water flow rate pump and electrical supplying to thermoelectric, The electrical voltage at 8,10 and 12 V, water flow rate in reservoir was 0.015 kg/s and 0.025 kg/s. Experiments perform were 6 hours. The result from the researches, thermoelectric with parallel circuit high temperature more than thermoelectric with series circuit. The parallel circuit of thermoelectric can work better than the series circuit in hot side. The different temperature hot side of parallel circuit with the electrical voltage at 8, 10 and 12 V water flow rate in reservoir was 0.015 kg/s temperature average is 22.44 oC, 22.90 oC, 29.86 oC, and water flow rate in reservoir was 0.025 kg/s temperature average is 20.67 oC, 26.66 oC, 27.69 oC. Thermoelectric with parallel circuit makes the higher temperature more than thermoelectric with series circuit about 33%, 37%, 44% water flow rate in reservoir was 0.015 kg/s and 30%, 40%, 41% water flow rate in reservoir was 0.025 kg/s.
A complexidade na hipótese tensiva de Claude Zilberberg
Authors: Leite Ricardo Lopes
Published: April 2019

A complexidade ocupa lugar de destaque na hipótese tensiva formulada por Claude Zilberberg. O foco desse artigo é promover, a título de homenagem, uma reflexão acerca do tratamento teórico dado por ele a esse fenômeno. Zilberberg (2010, 2011a) assume uma “complexidade de desenvolvimento” que permite a coexistência ou a “colaboração” entre unidades discretas e graduais e que mantém a coerência teórica do conceito de tensividade na descrição semiótica. Apesar de ser uma posição conciliadora, esse movimento teórico representa, para muitos, a passagem de uma semiótica da diferença para uma semiótica do intervalo. No entanto, é preciso destacar que a coexistência de grandezas não deve implicar operações exatamente graduais na descrição do sensível, muito menos a subordinação das operações opositivas àquelas consideradas escalares, como fazem parecer algumas interpretações da semiótica tensiva. As formulações teóricas de Zilberberg nos permitem pensar em uma simulação da gradualidade por meio de uma complexificação do descontínuo, em que determinadas operações analíticas diluem as fronteiras entre as unidades discretas, sem, no entanto, eliminá-las por completo. Trata-se, a nosso ver, de uma graduação da diferença, por outra operação diferencial, de ordem metalinguística. Com a adoção desse ponto de vista a complexidade não daria azo a qualquer interpretação substancialista ou ontologizante e ganharia estatuto epistemológico de instância de mediação entre as abordagens semióticas que dirigem sua atenção para a dimensão tanto do contínuo quanto do descontínuo. Além disso, o postulado da diferença, condição sine qua non da inteligibilidade científica, mantém-se intacto na descrição dos afetos pelo viés da tensividade.
A enunciação tensiva em diálogo
Authors: Mancini Renata
Published: April 2019

Ao desvelar a dimensão sensível da palavra de modo operacional e propor a perspectiva de um sistema dinâmico, Zilberberg e outros permitiram algumas aberturas para a semiótica greimasiana que realinharam a teoria a desafios contemporâneos que fugiriam do escopo das propostas iniciais. Procuraremos mostrar um caminho que nos permite almejar uma visão integrada das duas visões de enunciação já estabelecidas na teoria – a enunciação conforme concebida por Greimas e a enunciação tensiva. Para tal, puxamos o fio do processo de construção identitária pelo conceito de junção, para mostrar como o sujeito da enunciação greimasiano pode se irmanar com a práxis tensiva. Estabelecemos um paralelo das categorias de pessoa, espaço e tempo do nível discursivo com a dêixis perceptiva organizadora dos fluxos tensivos, entendidos sob a forma de profundidades espacio-temporais organizadas a partir da perspectiva de um observador. Propomos o rebatimento do tempo e do espaço discursivos com a temporalidade e a espacialidade tensivas, elementos de demarcação da situação de interlocução organizadas por um observador que no nível discursivo controla a delegação das vozes e na arena tensiva rege “despoticamente” os aumentos e diminuições constitutivas de nossa vivência, os mesmos aumentos e diminuições que, não por acaso, Zilberberg denomina aspecto.
Demanda diagnóstica na escola: entre querer-o-bem-do-sujeito e a escuta analítica
Authors: Costa Beethoven Hortencio Rodrigues da , De Medeiros Cynthia Pereira
Published: April 2019

Este estudo surge a partir de duas indagações: “qual é a utilidade de um diagnóstico na escola?” e “o que move essa demanda por diagnóstico?”. Tais questionamentos foram elaborados em resposta à demanda diagnóstica produzida no contexto do nosso estágio em Psicologia Escolar/Educacional. Para discutir nossa posição, partimos de dois casos e os submetemos à construção e análise. Como resultado, encontramos que não há como saber, a priori, o que será feito de um diagnóstico e quais serão seus usos. Assim, mais do que saber o que move a demanda, o importante são os usos do sujeito e a nossa posição diante dela para que eles possam engendrar um trabalho.
Formação por meio dos IRDI com pais e professores: uma parceria possível na educação infantil
Authors: Merletti Cristina Keiko Inafuku de
Published: April 2019

Tese de Doutorado no Instituto de Psicologia da Universidade de São Paulo.
Jogos fenício-púnicos
Authors: Kormikiari Maria Cristina Nicolau
Published: April 2019

Este texto procura abordar as parcas evidências, textuais e materiais, que possuímos acerca da existência de festividades religiosas que possam ser relacionadas a celebrações que envolvessem competições atléticas e/ou culturais dos povos fenícios
Prefácio
Authors: Florenzano Maria Beatriz Borba
Published: April 2019

Prefácio ao Dossiê Vida e morte nos jogos da Antiguidade: entre poder, competição e religião
The Political Economy of Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Adoption
Authors: McLean Elena V. , Plaksina Tatyana
Published: April 2019

Carbon sequestration through capture and storage in subsurface porous geologic formations is one potential method for mitigating the problem of climate change due to emission of anthropogenic CO2. In fact, in a world highly dependent on energy derived from hydrocarbons and coal, carbon capture and storage may represent the most promising approach to maintaining industrial development in the present period, while implementing other solutions that will deliver sustainable reductions in CO2 emissions in the long run. Some countries have initiated pilot and large-scale projects to develop and improve carbon capture and storage technology, while others are slow to follow. What explains this variation? We develop a theory of the political economy of technology adoption to explore conditions under which countries are more likely to implement carbon capture and storage projects. We find that the likelihood of such projects depends on governments’ policy positions and industries’ research and development capacity. Data analysis of carbon capture and storage projects provides evidence in support of our theoretical expectations.
Weighting the World: IPBES and the Struggle over Biocultural Diversity
Authors: Hughes Hannah , Vadrot Alice B. M.
Published: April 2019

This article has two aims. The first is to provide an account of the struggle over the term biocultural diversity during the intergovernmental approval of the first IPBES thematic assessment report. Second, in detailing this struggle, we aim to contribute to scholarship on global environmental negotiating processes and the place and power of knowledge within these by introducing the notion of a weighted concept. Our analysis starts with the observation that the emergence of new scientific terms through global assessments has the potential to activate political struggle, which becomes part of the social construction of the concept and may travel with it into other international negotiating settings. By analyzing the way in which the term biocultural diversity initiated reaction from delegates negotiating the Summary for Policy Makers of the Pollination Assessment, we illuminate the distribution of authority or symbolic power to determine its meaning and place in the text. We suggest that the weighted concept enables us to explore the forms of knowledge underpinning political order and, in this case, unpack how biocultural diversity challenges the primacy of scientific knowledge by authorizing the place of indigenous knowledge in global biodiversity politics, which initiated attempts to remove or confine its usage in the text.
Revision of the Seashore-dwelling Subgenera Emplenota Casey and Triochara Bernhauer (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: genus Aleochara) from Japan
Authors: YAMAMOTO SHÛHEI , MARUYAMA MUNETOSHI
Published: April 2019

The Japanese species of the seashore-dwelling subgenera Emplenota Casey and Triochara Bernhauer of the genus Aleochara Gravenhorst are revised. Five species are recognised in Emplenota, of which three are described as new species: Aleochara (Emplenota) segregata n. sp., A. (E.) hayamai n. sp. and A. (E.) yamato n. sp. The remaining known species A. (E.) fucicola Sharp and A. (E.) puetzi (Assing) are redescribed. Three species recognised in Triochara, Aleochara (Triochara) trisulcata Weise, A. (T.) zerchei (Assing) and A. (T.) nubis (Assing) are redescribed. All species are keyed. For some species ecological data are reported. The phylogenetic relationships of the Japanese species are discussed, and the distributions of all species are mapped.
Mechanical, Biochemical, and Structural Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Chick Heart
Authors: Hochhauser E. , Barak J. , Kushnir T. , Navon G. , Meyer M.S. , Edelstein S. , Ben Bassat M. , Vidne B.A.
Published: April 2019

The effects of vitamin D depriva tion on the chick heart were investi gated from three aspects: cardiac contractility (±dP/dT), intracellular high-energy phosphorus compounds, and structural differences. Four- week-old vitamin D-deficient chicks were divided into four groups: Group A served as the normal group and re ceived subcutaneous injections of cholecalciferol; Groups B and C were vitamin D-deficient hearts but per fused differently; Group D received daily subcutaneous injections of 5 μg of 1,25(OH) 2D3. When the isolated spontaneously beating hearts (modi fied Langendorff preparation) were perfused with Krebs-Henseleit (KH) solution containing a calcium concen tration of 2.5mM, the myocardial contractility of the vitamin D-defi cient hearts was significantly in creased when compared with group A. After the isolated heart had beaten for one hour, the myocardial contractility in the vitamin D-defi cient hearts was found to decline to significantly lower values. Presacri fice administration of 1,25(OH) 2D3 improved cardiac performance. Vita min D deficiency resulted in an en hanced rate of decline of the intracellular high-energy phosphorus compounds. No differences were found in the microscopic study. These observations suggest that vitamin D has a role in cardiac function.
Acute Total Occlusion of the Left Main Coronary Artery Associated with Long-Term Survival — A Case Report
Authors: Oatfield Robert G. , Nordmark Stephen P.
Published: April 2019

The occurrence of total occlusion of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) is rare. Prognosis with complete LMCA occlusion is generally considered poor and essentially depends on the rate of obstruction and the extent of collateral circulation. The authors report a case of long-term survival after complete oc clusion of the left main coronary artery without prior development of collateral circulation.
Transcutaneous Oxygen Tension Measurement in Patients with Chronic Arterial Obstructive Disease: Reliability and Long-Term variability of the Method
Authors: Melillo Elio , Catapano Giosue' , Ferrari Mauro , Pedrinelli Roberto
Published: April 2019

Although transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcpO2) measurement may be useful for assessing changes in regional perfusion induced over time by drug or surgical treatment in patients with chronic arterial obstructive disease (CAOD), the reliability of the method over a long-term period is not know To approach this problem, the authors evaluated retrospectively the behavior of TcpO2 measurement over time in patients with CAOD. To eliminate confounding influences due to the concomitant vascular disease at the limb level, data analysis was performed on TcpO2 measured at the right infraclavicular position. The median length of follow-up ranged from twenty days in 34 patients to 832 days in 3 patients (n=2 and n=10 individual sequential replications respectively).

Initial and final TcpO 2 values did not differ significantly even at the longest follow-up term, which indicates that the parameter is constant over time. The intrapatient variation coefficient of TcpO2 (calculated over at least three individual replications) ranged between an average of 11% to 16.2%. The corresponding interpatient variation fluctuated between 15.5% and 33.4%, a variability explained to some extent by sex-related influ ences, but, at least in the range of this sample, not by age, arterial oxygen levels, or disease status. Thus TcpO2 levels per se are stable, implying that TcpO2 measurement has the potential to record consistent changes caused by specific therapeutic interventions or the clinical evolution of patients with CAOD. However, the intrapatient and interpa tient variability of the method has to be taken into account when TcpO2 is used for the follow-up and the physiopathologic study of patients with CAOD.
Thrombus Detection on Central Venous Catheters in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Tanke R.B. , van Megen R. , Daniëls O.
Published: April 2019

Between September, 1989, and September, 1992, 193 infants were investigated prospectively for development of central-venous-catheter-induced thrombosis. In 25 infants intracardiac or central-venous-catheter-induced thrombosis was demonstrated (13%). A slightly higher incidence of thrombosis was found in infants with umbilical catheters in comparison with infants with subclavian catheters, although no significant difference was demonstrated. The results make clear that central venous catheters in neonatal intensive care have considerable risk in developing central venous or intracardiac thrombosis, and echocardiography is an excellent technique for diagnosing these thromboses.
Tolerance of triads, police legitimacy, and self-help amidst the Umbrella Movement
Authors: Lo T Wing , Hui Cora YT , Kwok Sharon Ingrid , Lee Gabriel KW
Published: April 2019

The 79-day Umbrella Movement in 2014 is the largest civil disobedience movement in Hong Kong’s history. Based on a sample of 186 protesters and 503 students, the present paper aims to examine the protesters’ tolerance of triad activities; their perceptions of the police, of triad protection of occupiers, and of triad weiwen (maintenance of stability for the government); and the relationship between police legitimacy and tolerance of triad activities. We found that attitudes toward democracy, toward the importance of national identities, and toward triad involvement, and negative perceptions of the police were all significant predictors of an individual’s support for the Movement. We further found that the predictors we had identified earlier were able to significantly differentiate protesters from student opponents. When compared with students, protesters had lower ratings for police procedural justice and were more tolerant of triad legal behavior and of protecting protesters, but less tolerant of triad illegal behaviors and weiwen. Implications of Hong Kong’s self-help movement are discussed.
Theology as Interpretive, Critical, and Constructive: Presidential Addresses to the Canadian Theological Society, 1990–2016
Authors: Bergen Jeremy M.
Published: April 2019

An analysis of presidential addresses to the Canadian Theological Society (CTS) since 1990 provides a snapshot of methodological and constructive issues in the discipline. Critique of modern or postmodern frameworks for theology, attention to context, and the reflection on the commitments of the theologian emerge as key methodological themes. Self-reflectively Canadian themes are surprisingly rare. Constructively, many addresses advocate for theology’s ethical mandate.
Effect of locally deposited nanosilica particles on interlaminar fracture toughness of high glass-transition temperature epoxy carbon fiber-reinforced composites
Authors: Louis Bryan M , Klunker Florian , Ermanni Paolo
Published: April 2019

This study explores the toughening of fiber-reinforced composite laminates to prevent against mode 1 delamination by using a selective placement of nanosilica particles in only the out-of-tow interlaminar regions of the laminate. In place of a conventional homogenous particle distribution throughout the laminate, “selective toughening” through controlled particle deposition is examined with the objective to increase the nanosilica toughening efficiency. Using a laboratory-scale manufacturing route conceptually similar to a combined prepreg and resin-film process, uni-directional carbon fiber composite laminates containing high glass-transition temperature amine-cured Dow D.E.R. 330 epoxy are produced from both particle distribution configurations. Comparisons are made by double cantilever beam testing for mode 1 delamination fracture energy G1C and by examination of the fracture surfaces. The results show that further nanosilica toughening efficiency is possible with local deposition and toughening compared to the conventional homogenous particle distribution throughout the laminate. For the same total nanosilica particle content in the laminate, the delamination toughening effects are maintained or improved when locally toughened in only the out-of-tow interlaminar regions. For mode 1 delamination initiation and propagation, fracture energy increases in the range of 60% over the untoughened laminates are found for the laminates with a local particle distribution. By comparison, those laminates with a conventional homogeneous particle distribution saw increase of 20–35% over the untoughened laminates. The implications of the localized toughening approach are discussed to provide further guidance in optimizing the use of nanosilica particles and particle toughening in general in composite laminates.
Impact resistance of Z-pin-reinforced sandwich composites
Authors: Kaya Gaye , Selver Erdem
Published: April 2019

This study investigates the effect of face materials, Z-pin types and distribution densities on drop-weight impact properties of foam core sandwich composites. The novelty of this study is to eliminate damage of face part by only reinforcing the core part of sandwich structures. Impact test was performed at different energy levels (20–50 J). The addition of Z-pins into the sandwich composites decreased the elasticity and ductility while it increased the stiffness of sandwich composites. The Z-pin reinforcement increased the peak forces, but decreased the peak deformations of the sandwich composites. However, higher energy absorption was only observed at the higher Z-pin distribution density. The results showed that Z-pin distribution density, bonding between the face sheets/pins, and the face sheet material have a great influence on the impact behaviour of the Z-pin-reinforced sandwich composites besides the Z-pin types.
College Faculty Member Grief Over Deaths of Current and Former Students
Authors: Rosenblatt Paul C.
Published: April 2019

This article is an autoethnographic exploration of college faculty grief. Over a career, a college teacher is likely to encounter deaths of current and former students. The rich connections that can develop in a faculty–student relationship can make for strong grief. Issues that can complicate faculty grief include regrets that might be unique to faculty–student relationships and information about the deceased that the faculty member feels obligated to keep confidential and cannot mention while processing their grief with others. Faculty members may rarely have the benefit of attending funeral or memorial services for students and former students, but with the deaths of current or recent students, a faculty member is likely to have colleagues and students who knew the deceased with whom to talk. With deaths of students from long ago, a faculty member is likely to be limited to processing grief with people who never knew the deceased.
Female-Breadwinner Families in Germany: New Gender Roles?
Authors: Jurczyk Karin , Jentsch Birgit , Sailer Julia , Schier Michaela
Published: April 2019

Female breadwinning has recently gained in significance in Germany. This article examines the extent to which female breadwinning is linked to new gender roles, and the impacts the role reversal may have on families’ everyday lives. Qualitative interviews with female breadwinners living in Western Germany were conducted to explore families’ ways of doing gender and doing family as an interrelated process. The research examined, first, the female-breadwinner families’ division of employment and domestic labor and second, the relationship between individual gender self-concepts and factual income arrangements. Some examples of modernization of gender roles and arrangements in everyday life in female-breadwinner families were found, but traditional gender concepts and practices prevailed. The families achieved doing family results comparable to couples with other breadwinning arrangements, but this demanded extraordinary efforts. We reconstructed “practices of normalization,” which couples used to reassure themselves and others of their “normalness” despite their gender-atypical roles.