bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seismic evaluation and collapse prediction of RC moment frame structures by using energy balance concept
Authors: Liao Wen Cheng , Chiang Hsieh Yu Heng , Goel C. Subhash
Published: November 2017

Seismic evaluation and collapse prediction of structures mostly includes determination of story displacement demands, and member forces and deformations for certain hazard levels. A few methods have been developed in the decades, such as modal pushover analysis (MPA), FEMA 440, and capacity spectrum. In general, non-linear pushover analyses are applied in these methods. This paper presents a seismic evaluation and collapse prediction method based on energy balance concept. In this method, the design base shear for any given hazard level can be obtained by associating the work necessary to push the structure to the design target drift with the energy needed in a structure of an equivalent SDOF oscillator. This work energy equation can be further applied to estimate responses of existing structures under certain earthquake excitations. In this procedure, an energy-displacement plot (Ec) can be converted with the force-displacement curve (capacity) of the structure obtained by static pushover analysis. This curve is then overlaid over the energy demand plot (Ed) for the specified hazard level to determine the ultimate displacement demand. This method can be also used to obtain the collapse margin ratio (CMR) without cumbersome time-history analyses, such as incremental dynamic analysis (IDA). The drift estimations and collapse predictions of two 20-story RC moment frame structures by applying this energy balance concept were in good agreement with those obtained from inelastic dynamic analyses and IDA using a set of representative ground motion records.
Comparison of multi-gene genetic programming and dynamic evolving neural-fuzzy inference system in modeling pan evaporation
Authors: Eray Okan , Mert Cihan , Kisi Ozgur
Published: November 2017

Accurately modeling pan evaporation is important in water resources planning and management and also in environmental engineering. This study compares the accuracy of two new data-driven methods, multi-gene genetic programming (MGGP) approach and dynamic evolving neural-fuzzy inference system (DENFIS), in modeling monthly pan evaporation. The climatic data, namely, minimum temperature, maximum temperature, solar radiation, relative humidity, wind speed, and pan evaporation, obtained from Antakya and Antalya stations, Mediterranean Region of Turkey were utilized in the study. The MGGP and DENFIS methods were also compared with genetic programming (GP) and calibrated version of Hargreaves Samani (CHS) empirical method. For Antakya station, GP had slightly better accuracy than the MGGP and DENFIS models and all the data-driven models performed were superior to the CHS while the DENFIS provided better performance than the other models in modeling pan evaporation at Antalya station. The effect of periodicity input to the models' accuracy was also investigated and it was found that adding periodicity significantly increased the accuracy of MGGP and DENFIS models.
Analgesic Effect of Nebulized Versus Intravenous Fentanyl for Pain Relief of Limb Fracture: A Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Authors: Verki Mohammadreza Maleki , Masoumi Kambiz , Motamed Hassan , Moezi Meisam , Forouzan Arash , Bahrami Ala
Published: November 2017

Background:

More than half of the patients attending emergency centers need analgesics. Injectable analgesics are currently the most common pain control strategy, but entail complications. Fentanyl is one of the most commonly used pain-relief opiates available in various forms.

Objective:

The present study aims to compare analgesic effects of nebulized against intravenous fentanyl for controlling pain due to limb fracture.

Method:

The present double-blind clinical trial recruited 213 patients presenting with fractured limbs to emergency departments. The first group of patients received 1 micg/kg of intravenous fentanyl citrate from a solution of 50 micg/ml and 5 ml of normal saline in nebulized form (group A), and the second group intravenously received 5 ml of normal saline and 4 micg/kg of 50 micg/ml solution of fentanyl citrate in nebulized form, whose volume reached 5 ml with the addition of normal saline (group B). Then, pain level was frequently measured and compared in the two groups for 20 minutes.

Results:

The results obtained showed reduced pain level in both the groups. However, point-by-point comparison of pain in the two groups revealed significantly greater pain reduction in intravenous fentanyl group (P<0.001). The need for adjuvant pain relief medication was 8.3% in intravenous fentanyl group and 24% in nebulized fentanyl group, with a significant difference between the two groups (P=0.002).

Conclusion:

According to the results, although nebulized fentanyl is effective in controlling pain due to limb fracture, it was less effective than intravenous type, and unable to control pain in many cases.
Editorial
Authors: Hernández-Fernández Javier
Published: November 2017

Hace por lo menos dos billones de años que las formas primitivas de vida incorporaron el uso del oxígeno como aceptor final de electrones en la cadena respiratoria. El fenómeno de óxido-reducción permitió pasar de producir 2 ATP a partir de una mol de glucosa a entregarles a las células 36 ATP, proceso que cambió para siempre la habilidad para obtener la energía en la mayoría de los organismos vivos. Hoy en día, los órganos de la mayoría de mamíferos son altamente sensibles a las limitaciones de oxígeno; sin embargo, algunos vertebrados ectotérmicos están extraordinariamente adaptados a la tolerancia a este estrés. Tortugas de agua de los géneros Trachemys y Chrysemys utilizan la anaerobiosis como estrategia para vivir varios meses en condiciones de anoxia durante el invierno (Ultsch, 1989). Estas tortugas han sido juiciosamente estudiadas por la adaptación que les permite a sus órganos sobrevivir sin oxígeno (Krivoruchko y Storey, 2010). Sin embargo, los mecanismos moleculares relacionados con tolerancia a la anoxia en tortugas marinas no han sido caracterizados. Las tortugas dulceacuícolas Trachemys y Chrysemys han sido mundialmente utilizadas como modelos para identificar y entender los mecanismos moleculares de tolerancia a la anoxia y las bases moleculares de las lesiones producidas por la hipoxia/isquemia que ocurren en organismos sensibles al oxígeno, así como los problemas médicos, como el ataque cardíaco y accidente cerebrovascular, y la posible forma de evitarlos, así como enfermedades producidas por el estrés oxidativo, tales como parkinson o alzheimer (Buck, 2004). Además, podría conducir a la obtención de técnicas mejoradas para manipular y ayudar a preservar la viabilidad de órganos durante la cirugía, e incluso a mejorar la tecnología para su uso en hipotermia o crioconservación de tejidos y órganos, previo a trasplantación. Lutz, Prentice y Milton (2003) propusieron que las tortugas pueden ser un excelente modelo para estudiar envejecimiento versus longevidad. Al parecer, el proceso que protege el cerebro de las tortugas contra la anoxia y la subsecuente la reoxigenación debe contribuir a la longevidad de las tortugas, debido a que algunos procesos están relacionados con la neurodegeneración relacionada con la edad.
Development of learning modules of basic electronics-based problem solving in Vocational Secondary School
Authors: Hamid Mustofa Abi , Aribowo Didik , Desmira D.
Published: November 2017

This research aims to: (1) developing a basic electronics learning modules based on problem solving, (2) knowing the response of students and teachers towards basic electronics learning module based on problem solving, (3) knowing the increase in student learning outcomes on subjects Basic electronics. This research method using Research and Development approach to model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The subject of this research development are the first grade of Installation Technique of Electricity Power at SMK Negeri 2 Pandeglang as much as 118 students and 3 teachers on Basic electronics subject of SMK Negeri 2 Pandeglang. Furthermore, data collected by the questionnaire and test. Test validity and reliability for the question form is done with a technique Pearson Correlation coefficient obtained 0.88 and coefficient value of Cronbach's Alpha is 0.892. The results of this research are showed that: 1) the basic electronics learning modules based on problem solving that developed in its entirety was declared eligible for use, with the result average of validation of material categories include very decent, and the result average of validation of media categories include very decent too. The readability is included in category of very decent and in terms of learning to use the modules is included in the category of very decent. Using modules in the learning process are known there is increasing with the average value of the students learning outcomes of 68.53 rises to 80.24. T-test analysis results known tcalculate = 11.76 and ttable = 1.69 which means that the student learning outcomes has a significant improvement
The effectiveness of the use of metacognition-based industrial electronic learning tools in growing higher order thinking skills (HOTS)
Authors: Purnamawati P. , Saliruddin S.
Published: November 2017

The aims of this research were to: (1) find out the response of students to metacognition-based industrial electronic learning in growing the ability of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in vocational secondary schools, (2) describe the learning outcomes of the students in the field of industrial electronics based on metacognition with direct learning method, and (3) generate the effectiveness of metacognition-based industrial electronics learning in growing HOTS capabilities in vocational secondary schools. The research was Quasi-experimental type, while the research design used Pretest-Posttest Control Design with the research subject was the students of Public Vocational Secondary Schools in Makassar City in the field of Industrial Electronics Expertise. Data collection techniques were conducted by questionnaire and learning outcomes test. The result showed that: (1) the students’ response of experimental class was higher that control class, (2) the learning outcomes of experimental class was higher than control class, and (3) the use of metacognition-based tools for industrial electronics learning was effective. This learning method could grow the HOTS capabilities of the students in solving the problems of industrial electronics circuit.
The effectiveness of archiving simulation video in Vocational High School
Authors: Wibisono Wisnu , Baedowi B. , Indrawati C. Dyah Sulistyaningrum
Published: November 2017

This study was a research and development. The media developed employed Ulead software with video player application. The development stage was conducted using Hannafin and Peck’s development and implementation model. The instruments employed in this research were questionnaire and test. The results of interview and observation were analyzed using descriptive qualitative method, while questionnaire and test using descriptive quantitative one. Considering the result of analysis on the effectiveness of archiving simulation video using IBM SPSS 20 software with t-test formula, it could be found that the t-statistic value of posttest was 4.16 for both experiment and control classes with t-table score of 2.00; thus, tstatistic > ttable meaning that the improvement of learning outcome value for experiment class was better than that for control class. The learning outcome for experiment class showed the mean post-test score of 80.28 while that for control class of 70.56. The difference of mean posttest score between experiment and control classes was 9.72 point. The conclusion of research was that the archiving simulation video was feasible and effective to be used to improve the students’ learning outcome.
"A comparative study of work culture and well-being of private and government school teachers".
Authors: Singh B. P.
Published: November 2017

The present study conducted on 200 private and government school teachers working in Bhiwani district of Haryana. The purpose was to study the effect of work culture on well-being of teachers working in private and government school. Scale of work culture and mental Health Continuum short form was used for Collection of data. The data was analyzed to get mean, S.D. and t value. The results indicate that there exists a significant difference in all components of work culture which influences well-being of the teachers. The result indicates that there exists a significant difference in all components of subjective well-being of private and government school teachers. There is a positive correlation between work culture and subjective well-being. Happy teachers are creative, progressive, innovative, flexible in cognition, energetic, healthy and have good social relations.
“NOISE POLLUTION ANALYSIS IN THANE CITY OF MAHARASHTRA”
Authors: Thakkar Priti
Published: November 2017

Noise pollution is the disturbing or excessive noise that may harm the activity or balance of human or animal life. Since, roadways has plethora of vehicular traffic, there is so much of air, and land pollution that they can lead to, but, there are indications of it triggering noise pollution. The noise pollution that is being discussed here is not only dependent on the vehicles and their honks, but the hoard of people who gather on the roads and hawkers as well who have a major contribution to it too..
Auricular Medicine
Authors: Litscher Gerhard
Published: November 2017

The treatment by auricular therapy has a long history. Ear acupoint research has been advancing step by step worldwide [1-17] . The introduction of lasers into medicine brought besides the already existing stimulation with needles, electricity, pressure and liquids an additional technique to auricular acupuncture.
Crianças em situação de rua: malabares da exclusão
Authors: Dall’Igna Ecker Daniel
Published: November 2017

Este artigo discute os comportamentos de crianças em situação de rua, que frequentam semáforos, na cidade de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Para o levantamento de dados foram realizadas 12 observações simples, com duração de 2 horas cada, objetivando coletar informações referentes aos comportamentos das crianças nos semáforos. Para análise do material, foi utilizada a estratégia de Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin. A partir dos resultados contrapôs-se os dados à teorias que apresentam análises sobre o desenvolvimento infantil e vulnerabilidade social. Constata-se que, sendo a inteligência algo que se constrói, também, social e economicamente, as crianças em situação de rua encontram-se em desvantagem. A vulnerabilização social, somada a uma exclusão que é também afetiva, produz nas crianças modos muito específicos de viver ligados à estratégias de sobrevivência na rua.
Effects of depression on cognition of patients with mild neurocognitive disorder due to possible Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Da Silva Rodrigues Charles Ysaacc , Carvalho Figueiredo Paula , Quino Montes Hidekel , Gruart Vila Marta
Published: November 2017

Objetivo: Identificar el nivel de relación entre la depresión y las funciones cognitivas del enfermo de Alzheimer en fase inicial. Cuadro teórico: La depresión es factor de riesgo para las demencias y consecuentemente para la enfermedad de Alzheimer (EA), debido a la pérdida de memoria, que tiende a asociarse con dificultades de orientación, de aprendizaje y reconocimiento. Metodología: Participaron en esta investigación un total de 142 adultos mayores divididos en dos grupos, con y sin diagnóstico clínico de Alzheimer y depresión. Los participantes fueron evaluados a través de la aplicación del Inventario de Depresión de Beck II (BDI-II), y el Mini Mental (MME) de Folstein. Resultados: Se encontraron efectos estadísticamente significativos entre cognición y depresión en adultos mayores con EA, en fase inicial. Conclusiones: Se concluye que existe una alta posibilidad de cambios cognoscitivos del enfermo con Alzheimer, cuando su enfermedad se encuentra asociada a la depresión. Además, los resultados apuntan a la cognición como factor responsable de las alteraciones conductuales del enfermo, como consecuencia del empeoramiento de la depresión.
Velhice LGBT: uma análise das representações sociais entre idosos brasileiros
Authors: Aguiar Trevia Salgado Ana Gabriela , Fernandes de Araújo Ludgleydson , De Oliveira Santos José Victor , Alves de Jesus Lorena , Da Silva Fonseca Luciana Kelly , Da Silva Sampaio Daniel
Published: November 2017

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo identificar as representações sociais da velhice LGBT entre a população idosa. Contou-se com a participação 100 pessoas, com idade entre 60 e 86 anos (M = 66,9 anos; DP = 6,8). A maioria dos participantes declarou-se do sexo feminino (69%), casados (40%), católicos (50%) e de orientação heterossexual (91,3%). Foram utilizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas para a coleta de dados. Posteriormente, as entrevistas foram submetidas a uma análise, no software Iramuteq, pelo método da Classificação Hierárquica Descendente que originou 4 classes de aproximação semântica. Diante dos resultados, percebe-se que as Representações Sociais da velhice LGBT são, em sua maioria, carregadas de estigmas negativos e preconceito. Pretende-se, com esse estudo, contribuir para uma velhice bem-sucedida dessa parcela da população, a partir de uma discussão que propicie uma melhor compreensão do que é a velhice LGBT, bem como incentivar outros estudos a fim de orientar as práticas profissionais diante desse grupo.
Consideraciones conceptuales sobre la pasión por el trabajo
Authors: Salessi Solana , Omar Alicia , Vaamonde Juan Diego
Published: November 2017

La pasión por el trabajo se define como un estado de deseo persistente basado en valoraciones cognitivas y afectivas del propio trabajo. De acuerdo al modelo dualista de Vallerand existen dos tipos de pasión denominados como pasión armoniosa y pasión obsesiva. Por ser un constructo relativamente nuevo en el campo de la psicología organizacional, el presente trabajo se orienta a proporcionar una revisión bibliográfica sistemática. Se examinaron bases especializadas obteniéndose 61 publicaciones científicas correspondientes al período 2003-2017. Del análisis de la literatura se desprende que ambos tipos de pasión se asocian a resultados disímiles, así como a distintos antecedentes contextuales y disposicionales. A la fecha, se dispone sólo de una escala para medir el constructo, la que ha sido adaptada a distintos contextos culturales. El artículo concluye con algunas sugerencias para futuros estudios sobre la temática.
La musicalidad del paisaje sonoro urbano: El pregón del heladero
Authors: Secco Leonardo
Published: November 2017

El artículo propone una reflexión acerca de la musicalidad de ciertos eventos sonoros que forman parte del paisaje sonoro urbano. Se analiza un caso típicamente urbano: el pregón del heladero. A partir de un fragmento sonoro grabado en una feria barrial de Montevideo, se estudian las características de este evento desde distintos puntos de vista: acústico, perceptivo y comunicacional. Se concluye que el pregón funciona como un sistema sonoro de características especiales y que ciertos rasgos de su musicalidad son esenciales para que se establezca una comunicación eficaz en el contexto urbano. El artículo constituye un punto de partida para una posible caracterización de las expresiones sonoras urbanas en general, así como para el estudio de su impacto estético y social sobre el paisaje sonoro urbano.
Una historia del cortometraje argentino desde los orígenes hasta la modernidad cinematográfica
Authors: Cossalter Javier
Published: November 2017

El cortometraje como medio de expresión alternativo a la industria encontró su esplendor en Argentina durante la modernidad cinematográfica a través de la experimentación estética y la instrumentación política del medio. Sin embargo, el filme breve estuvo presente desde los inicios del cine. En este sentido, el artículo propone una historia del cortometraje nacional desde su conformación hasta la fase moderna, con el objetivo de relevar las diferentes modalidades y funciones que adquirió a lo largo del desarrollo del cine. De este modo se establecerán las vinculaciones y rupturas en las formas productivas y estéticas adoptadas por el cortometraje antes, durante y después del asentamiento del cine clásico-industrial.
Rock de la cárcel: El caso Clandestino en la nueva democracia
Authors: Delgado Leandro , Farachio Federico
Published: November 2017

La actuación de la banda de rock Clandestino en Montevideo, en mayo de 1988, dominó las portadas y páginas principales de los diarios y semanarios de la época debido al posterior procesamiento con prisión de su vocalista. La presentación del grupo y sus consecuencias marcaron un punto de quiebre en la historia del rock en Uruguay. Las tensiones políticas que precedieron a la actuación, la caracterización estigmatizante de los jóvenes roqueros por parte de la prensa, así como la discusión de las concepciones sobre el rock y el punk rock como fenómeno social y cultural permiten analizar la incertidumbre sobre lo que podía o no decirse públicamente en la nueva democracia.
El boom de los noventa: Cuando la literatura infantil uruguaya cambió para siempre
Authors: Rodríguez L´ópez Sebastián
Published: November 2017

Este reportaje investiga los cambios que se dieron en torno al libro infantil en la década del noventa en Uruguay: la forma de pensar al libro desde un punto de vista ético y estético, la manera de contar historias, los temas sobre los que escribir, la importancia de las ilustraciones, el auge de las ventas y el nuevo lugar de la literatura infantil en la cultura uruguaya. Asimismo, este trabajo busca reunir en una misma historia las voces de los diferentes protagonistas de ese cambio, que sentó las bases para el modelo actual de libro infantil. En este sentido, no solo se abordan las transformaciones, sino también las diferentes batallas que debieron librarse para combatir varias convenciones y estructuras obsoletas, en un Uruguay que comenzaba a dejar atrás la dictadura.
Los principios del Derecho ambiental
Authors: Gorosito Ricardo
Published: November 2017

En el campo de los estudios jusambientales, el tópico de los principios ha tenido y tiene un rol central en la organización del conocimiento científico jurídico de la materia ambiental, en toda su amplitud. Lo ha tenido desde una mera perspectiva biográfica o histórica descriptiva, en cuanto, los principios preceden en el Derecho Ambiental a la producción masiva normativa, legislativa, jurisprudencial y administrativa propiamente tal. Los documentos iniciales de exposición de los Principios del Derecho Ambiental (que se identifican aquí en las Declaraciones de Estocolmo de 1972 sobre Medio Ambiente Humano; la Carta Mundial de la Naturaleza de 1982 de la Asamblea General de la Naciones Unidas y de Declaración de Río sobre Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo de 1992), al momento de la misma fundación semántica y retórica de la disciplina, exponen precisamente “principios”. Y ese rol central se concreta, como poderosa arma epistemológica, en la dotación de explicaciones últimas sobre el ser mismo del Derecho Ambiental y del fundamento de la protección que lo tipifica o caracteriza, de manera que la innumerable producción de reglas jurídicas y técnicas que, día a día, explayan las regulaciones ambientales, no desvíen del camino central marcado por dichos principios o esas fuentes primarias que reponen las actuaciones contingentes en marcos seguros de hermenéutica y aplicación del Derecho Ambiental. En el presente artículo de realiza un examen de la cuestión de los Principios y del rol que los mismos cumplen en el Derecho Ambiental, entendido como Derecho del Gobierno Planetario del Ambiente, asumido desde la forma en que ese Derecho Global se particulariza en el Uruguay y en cuyo contexto los “principios” existen, objetivamente afectados por la experiencia nacional.
La educación religiosa de los niños y su propia libertad
Authors: Navarro Floria Juan Gregorio
Published: November 2017

A partir de una sentencia judicial (que se transcribe al final) en este artículo se reflexiona acerca de los niños como sujetos del derecho a la libertad religiosa y los posibles conflictos que pueden plantearse entre los padres en relación con la educación religiosa de los hijos, recordando que a aquellos les corresponde tanto guiar al niño en su iniciación religiosa, como elegir el tipo de educación que ha de recibir.
Two approaches to solving the problem of smoothing digital signals based on a combined criterion
Authors: Semenishchev Evgenii , Shraifel Igor , Svirin Ilya
Published: November 2017

The paper presents a method for smoothing signals represented by a single
realization of a finite-length random process, under conditions of a limited
amount of a priori information about the signal function and statistical
characteristics the noise component. The recommendations on the use of
parameters affecting the processing speed and the efficiency of smoothing are
given. Two solutions are presented to obtain the result of smoothing the
signals. The efficiency results are shown for the processing of digital
signals. Examples of comparison of simple methods and suggested ones are
given.
Long-term stability of soft tissue changes in anterior open bite adults treated with zygomatic miniplate-anchored maxillary posterior intrusion
Authors: Marzouk Eiman S. , Kassem Hassan E.
Published: November 2017

Objectives:

To evaluate soft tissue changes and their long-term stability in skeletal anterior open bite adults treated by maxillary posterior teeth intrusion using zygomatic miniplates and premolar extractions.

Materials and Methods:

Lateral cephalograms of 26 patients were taken at pretreatment (T1), posttreatment (T2), 1 year posttreatment (T3), and 4 years posttreatment (T4).

Results:

At the end of treatment, the soft tissue facial height and profile convexity were reduced. The lips increased in length and thickness, with backward movement of the upper lip and forward movement of the lower lip. The total relapse rate ranged from 20.2% to 31.1%. At 4 years posttreatment, 68.9% to 79.8% of the soft tissue treatment effects were stable. The changes in the first year posttreatment accounted for approximately 70% of the total relapse.

Conclusions:

Soft tissue changes following maxillary posterior teeth intrusion with zygomatic miniplates and premolar extractions appear to be stable 4 years after treatment.
2017 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
Authors: Beck Joni , Greenwood Deborah A. , Blanton Lori , Bollinger Sandra T. , Butcher Marcene K. , Condon Jo Ellen , Cypress Marjorie , Faulkner Priscilla , Fischl Amy Hess , Francis Theresa , Kolb Leslie E. , Lavin-Tompkins Jodi M. , MacLeod Janice , Maryniuk Melinda , Mensing Carolé , Orzeck Eric A. , Pope David D. , Pulizzi Jodi L. , Reed Ardis A. , Rhinehart Andrew S. , Siminerio Linda , Wang Jing
Published: November 2017

This article was copublished in Diabetes Care 2017;40:1409–1419 and The Diabetes Educator 2017;43:449–464 and is reprinted with permission. The previous version of this article, also copublished in Diabetes Care and The Diabetes Educator, can be found at Diabetes Care 2012;35:2393–2401 (https://doi.org/10.2337/dc12-1707).
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING AND SELF-CONFIDENCE UPON STUDENTS’ SPEAKING COMPETENCY
Authors: Joni D. A. A. W. , Nitiasih P.K. , Artini L.P.
Published: November 2017

This study focused on: 1) investigating the significant difference in speaking competency between the students taught by using Jigsaw II and those taught by using STAD; 2) investigating the interactional effect between teaching techniques and self-confidence upon students’ speaking competency; 3) investigating the significant difference in speaking competency between the students with high self-confidence taught by Jigsaw II and those taught by STAD; and 4) investigating the significant difference in speaking competency between the students with low self-confidence taught by Jigsaw II and those taught by STAD. The findings show that, firstly, the students treated by Jigsaw II achieve better speaking competency than those treated by STAD; secondly, there is an interactional effect between teaching techniques and self-confidence on the students’ speaking competency; thirdly, the students with high-self-confidence gain higher speaking competency when being treated by Jigsaw II than by STAD; and fourthly, the students with low self-confidence attain the same speaking competency achievement when being treated by Jigsaw II and STAD.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND PRACTICE ON THE ENGLISH SPEAKING COMPETENCY OF THE ELEVENTH GRADE OF THE SECOND YEAR STUDENTS OF SMUN 1 IN KUTA
Authors: Wendrajaya H. , Seken, I.K. , Marhaeni A.A.I.N.
Published: November 2017

This study aimed at investigating 1) the contribution of the students’ vocabulary on the English speaking competency, 2) the contribution of the students’ grammar on the English speaking competency, 3) the contribution of the students’ practice on the English speaking competency, and 4) the contribution of the students’ vocabulary, grammar and practice on students’ speaking competency. The present research makes use of an ex post facto study with regression analysis. The research was done toward the second year or eleventh grade students of SMUN 1 Kuta in academic year 2013/2014. The population of the study covered 398 students; and the sample was 80, which was determined through cluster random sampling technique. This research used multiple regression analysis with two kinds of instruments, that is, tests and questionnaire. The results show that: 1) there is a significant contribution of vocabulary on the students’ speaking competency at 26.8%, 2) there is a significant contribution of grammar on the students’ speaking competency at 18.1%, 3) there is a significant contribution of practice on the students’ speaking competency 16.9%, 4) there is a significant contribution of vocabulary, grammar and  practice on the students’ speaking competency at 32.6%. Based on the results of this study, the teachers were suggested that they develop various ways to teach vocabulary, grammar and practice to improve the students’ speaking competency.
PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI WEB SEKOLAH BAGI SMP DAN SMA MUHAMMADIYAH KARTASURA
Authors: Supriyono Heru , Sutopo Anam , Nursyahid Hamdani , Kurniawan Bryan Anthony , Fahrudin Irfan Nur , Handoko Donny , Rivai Imam , Kurniawan Dwi Cahyo
Published: November 2017

Observation and interview with headmasters, teachers and administrative employees results showed that one of main problems faced by SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Kartasura and SMA Muhammadiyah 4 Kartasura is the do not have a representative school website. Based on this observation, after making discussion with headmasters, the community services team proposed an implementation of school website and train one of chosen teacher to manage implemented website. The outcomes of the community service activities are involving a school website for SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Kartasura and SMA Muhammadiyah 4 Kartasura and scientific publication draft. The contribution of each school is including providing information which will be uploaded to the website, providing fee for domain and hosting cost, and providing facilities for administrator training. The duration of this commuity services is three months. The results of the community services is both SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Kartasura dan SMA Muhammadiyah 4 Kartasura are now have representative website for their promotion and administative activities.
NATURAL RADIATION DUE TO RADON. CASE STUDY: RADON CONCENTRATION IN HOUSES FROM APUSENI MOUNTAINS
Authors: BICAN-BRIȘAN Nicoleta , MOLDOVAN Mircea Claudiu , BURGHELE Bety-Denissa , DAVID Petronela
Published: November 2017

As a radioactive decay product from rocks, in natural conditions, radon is a source of radiation for the population. Moreover, the awareness regarding the fact that this type of natural radiation is of great radiological health significance for the general population has increased since high concentrations of indoor radon were detected. The first step to prevent the risk of exposure to radon is to identify the sources and find the appropriate mitigation method. Once formed by the disintegration of heavy elements in the Earth’s crust, radon diffuses into the soil and water, and then it is transported to the atmosphere. Being a noble gas, which doesn’t take part in chemical reactions, radon is present in the environmental factors, such as air, water, soil and can accumulates in enclosed spaces with restricted air circulation. The aim of this paper is to determine the total amount of radon to which household members of two houses from Avram Iancu and Câmpeni (Alba County) are being exposed. The radon concentration values were within the national and international proposed limits in the field of radioprotection.
A protofiguratividade da Deusa Mãe
Authors: Marquetti Flávia Regina
Published: November 2017

Este artigo compreende parte da discussão formulada na tese de doutorado da Sedução e outros perigos. O Mito da Deusa Mãe, sobre a protofiguratividade no sistema mítico da Deusa Mãe. A partir das representações visuais e verbais encontradas desde o Paleolítico e o Neolítico até o período Arcaico grego, estabelece-se o contorno figurai da Deusa Mãe e, ao mesmo tempo, delineia-se um motivo comum na arte e na existência do homem: vida, enquanto gozo e morte, encarnados na figura feminina.
“Joelhos ao pó”: o imaginário da morte na tradição grega
Authors: Nuñez Carlinda Fragale Pate
Published: November 2017

O confronto entre uma das cenas decorativas do altar de Pérgamo e a famosa estátuac de Laocoonte permite demonstrar que a morte integra aspectos paradoxais, no imaginário da Antiguidade. A correlação entre tais objetos artísticos e textos literários tematizados pela morte evidencia o que se poderia denominar uma “poética da morte”, que põe em evidência: 1) a percepção da morte como poiésis no que diz respeito às propriedades estéticas e catárticas que tanto a poesia quanto a morte consignam, na mentalidade antiga; 2) a reciclagem do ut pictura poesis horaciano, nos termos de uma ut pictura mortis poesis. Sob esta perspectiva, o confronto entre artes plásticas e poesia torna privilegiadamente legíveis alguns dos paradoxos inscritos na mímesis da morte e em sua semiose.
Pengembangan Multimedia Interaktif Bervisi SETS sebagai Alat Bantu Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) dalam Pembelajaran IPA di SMP untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Keterampilan Sosial Peserta Didik
Authors: Oktaviani Pratiwi , Hartono Hartono , Marwoto Putut
Published: November 2017

Pemanfaatan komputer sebagai media pembelajaran dalam bentuk multimedia interaktif merupakan salah satu pendekatan pembelajaran yang mendukung kemajuan teknologi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan karakteristik dan menganalisis multimedia interaktif  bervisi SETS model PBL yang efektif meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan sosial. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan. Produk yang dikembangkan divalidasikan untuk selanjutnya direvisi dan diimplementasikan. Subyek penelitian peserta didik kelas VIII SMP Negeri 7 Tegal Tahun Pelajaran 2016/2017.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat kevalidan terhadap perangkat pembelajaran 88,33% dan multimedia interaktif yang dikembangkan 79,37%. Tingkat keefektifan ditunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis kelas eksperimen dan nilai N-gain mencapai 0,59 dengan kategori sedang. Keterampilan sosial peserta didik sebesar 84,50% dengan kriteria baik. Tingkat kepraktisan ditunjukkan dengan respon guru dan peserta didik sangat positif terhadap produk yang dikembangkan. Simpulan dari penelitian ini, perangkat pembelajaran valid, efektif, dan praktis digunakan sebagai alat bantu model PBL serta dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan sosial pada kelas eksperimen.Kata Kunci: PBL, multimedia interaktif, kemampuan berpikir kritis, keterampilan sosial.
Evidence of charge transfer to atomic and molecular adsorbates on graphitic-like ZnO/X(111) (X = Cu, Ag, Au) ultrathin films
Authors: Thang Ho Viet , Tosoni Sergio , Pacchioni Gianfranco
Published: November 2017

ZnO bilayers grown on Cu(111), Ag(111), and Au(111) surfaces form graphitic-like flat structures. They belong to the class of two-dimensional materials. We show, by means of density functional theory (DFT) calculations including dispersion, that Au, NO2, and O2 species adsorbed on ZnO/Cu(111) induce a spontaneous net charge transfer (CT) via electron tunneling from the Cu support through the insulating ZnO film, resulting in the formation of negatively charged atomic, Au-, or molecular, NO2- and O2-, adsorbates. We show for the case of gold that the CT is found also for ZnO/Ag(111) and ZnO/Au(111) interfaces. The stabilization of the anionic species is accompanied by a polaronic distortion of the ZnO lattice. Other molecules with low electron affinity such as NO and CO2, on the contrary, do not induce the CT. However, charge transfer and activation of two CO2 molecules to form an oxalate species, [C2O4]2-, is promoted by a single Au anion, and similar catalytic activity is expected for the negatively charged Au clusters. By comparing the properties of the metal supported ZnO films with those of the free-standing ZnO bilayer, we demonstrate the key role of the metal/oxide interface. These results are relevant in the field of methanol synthesis based on ZnO/Cu catalysts where ultrathin layers of ZnO supported on Cu are formed under reaction conditions.
MEMBACA HIKAYAT KADIROEN KARYA SEMAOEN
Authors: Supriatin Yeni Mulyani
Published: November 2017

Sejarah sastra Indonesia selama ini diketahui titik awalnya ditandai dengan lahirnya novel Siti Nurbaya karya Marah Rusli. Namun jika meninjau kembali ke masa-masa tahun 1920-an, novel Siti Nurbaya bukanlah satu-satunya novel yang ada. Salah satu di antara novel yang ada adalah Hikayat Kadirun karya Semaoen. Penelitian ini menyangkut Hikayat Kadirun karya Semaoen yang menggambarkan situasi pergerakan pada zaman kolonial, baik pergerakan yang berbasis nasional maupun pergerakan yang berbasis internasional yang biasa disebut dengan paham internasionalisme.
“Wayang Kreatif” Performance of Teater Koma and Its Audience
Authors: Nalan Arthur Supardan
Published: November 2017

ABSTRAK Teater Koma merupakan teater modern yang berhasil bertahan selama 40 tahun, dari tahun 1977 sampai sekarang. Perjalanan yang cukup panjang, mendudukkan Teater Koma sebagai teater yang mampu menyajikan pelbagai lakon teater, baik yang berasal dari para dramawan dan sastrawan dunia maupun yang hasil ciptaan sendiri oleh Riantiarno, sebagai pendiri utamanya. Salah satu kumpulan lakon ciptaan Riantiarno adalah lakon-lakon wayang yang dikemas dengan sebutan wayang kreatif. Pertunjukan wayang kreatif Teater Koma ini menjadi objek material yang dipilih untuk didekati dengan paradigma sosiologi seni dan komunikasi seni teater. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah teori sosiologi seni dari Arnold Hauser dan teori komunikasi efektif dari Gudy Kunst. Adapun hasilnya dapat ditemukan bahwa Teater Koma sebagai teater rakyat perkotaan telah memberikan apresiasi seni kepada publiknya dengan menjalin relasi kepada publiknya melalui berbagai cara, termasuk dengan memanfaatkan media sosial, misalnya memesan tiket secara online. Selain itu, publiknya yang berasal dari segala lapisan masyarakat di Jakarta telah pula dihibur melalui humor-humor kritis yang terdapat dalam setiap pertunjukan wayang kreatif tersebut. Tindakan tersebut membawa interaksi yang berlangsung terus menerus dengan publiknya, sehingga membangun publik yang fanatik terhadap Teater Koma. Kata kunci: Teater Koma, teater rakyat perkotaan, wayang kreatif, publikABSTRACT Teater Koma is a modern theatre, which has been existing for 40 years since 1977 until today. The group has successfully performed various plays, both wri! en by the world playwrights and by Riantiarno himself as the main founder, an actor, and a play writer. Some of the Riantiarno’s plays are puppet plays called wayang kreatif (a creative puppet). The wayang kreatif performance of Teater Koma is the material object of this study, which is approached by the paradigm of the sociology of art and the communication of theatre arts, especialy by applying the theory of Arnorld Hauser’s sociology of art and Gudykunst’s effective communication theory. The result shows that Teater Koma as an urban folk theatre has been serving its audience with its variety shows promoted through diff erent media, including by utilizing social media, such as booking the ticket online to reach wider audiences. Moreover, its audiences come from diff erent levels of social classes in Jakarta, and they were entertained by sarcastic humors contained in the wayang kreatif performance. These activities maintain the continous interaction between the group and its audiences, so that the grup builds its loyal audiences. Keywords: Teater Koma, urban folk theatre, wayang kreatif, communication, audiences
The Traditional Art of Terebang Gebes in Mikanyaah Munding Culture
Authors: Gunardi Gugun , Ampera Taufik , Yunasaf Unang
Published: November 2017

ABSTRAKKonservasi Budaya Lokal Mikanyaah Munding sebagai Landasan Village Breeding Center Kerbau adalah penelitian yang dilaksanakan oleh kami terkait dengan bentuk penangkaran kerbau berbasis budaya tradisional, yang dilaksanakan di Desa Cikeusal-Tasikmalaya. Di dalam budaya “Mikanyaah Munding” juga ternyata terdapat pelestarian berbagai seni tradisi Sunda, diantaranya adalah Seni Terbang Gebes. Dalam tulisan ini digunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan kajian etnografi, sedangkan teknik pengumpulan data digunakan teknik wawancara. Dari pembahasan hasil penelitian diperoleh antara lain; sistem penangkaran kerbau berbasis budaya lokal Mikanyaah Munding, yang di dalamnya terdapat; kebiasaan masyarakat setempat di dalam memperlakukan ternak kerbau, kosa kata khusus terkait dengan peternakan kerbau, hajat lembur yang ada hubungannya dengan peternakan kerbau, dan berbagai bentuk kesenian tradisional Sunda yang dilaksanakan dalam rangka budaya Mikanyaah Munding. Dalam artikel ini akan dibahas salah satu kesenian terkait, yaitu Seni Terbang Gebes.Kata Kunci: Budaya, Mikanyaah-Munding, Seni Terbang GebesABSTRACTConservation of local culture “Mikanyaah Munding” (or Nurturing Buffalos) as the base of Village Breeding Center of “Kerbau” is a research done on traditional “kerbau” breeding in Cikeusal, Tasikmalaya. “Mikanyaah Munding” reserve a variety of Sundanese traditional art performance, one of which is “Seni Terbang Gebes”. This essay uses qualitative method involving ethnography as its perspective. The data is collected from interviews. Our findings from analysis are: the habit of locals in treating their buffalos; specific vocabulary on breeding; festivities in relation to breeding and all kinds of Sundanese traditional art performance included in “Mikanyaah Munding”. This essay discusses one of its art performance, “Seni Terbang Gebes”.Keywords: Culture, Mikanyaah Munding, Seni Terbang Gebes
The Relevance of Budug Basu Play with Fisherman's Life In Panjunan Village Cirebon
Authors: Nurdin Rusman
Published: November 2017

Abstract Intellectual property locality in inheritance between generations continues to this day, one of which is a play BudugBasu. Performing this play still appear in every activity of the indigenous fishing tradition in the village PanjunanLemahwungkukSubdistrict Municipality of Cirebon, his presence in the ceremony Nadran. Nadran events, is interrupting daily activities of fishermen in the source of life (matapencaharian) Based on the concept ritual of Victor Turner in a liminal - Liminoid. Liminoid concept in industrial societies (urban), with a busy industrial society continue to perform the ceremony in the groove work, play and leisure. This condition is a meeting point in the aspect of social life Fishermen today. Ethnographic methods with technical approaches literature study, observation and interviews as the process of collecting data in the field. The results obtained that, Nadran ceremony is an expression of thanksgiving to dikontruksi expression as the events of happiness, joy and catharsis, once created space, time and place in sakralitas embodiment phenomena.Keyword: Intellectual property locality, Lokon Budug Basu and symbolAbstrakKekayaan intelektual lokalitas dalam pewarisan antar generasi terus berlangsung sampai saat ini, salah satunya adalah lakon Budug Basu. Pertunjukan lakon ini tetap tampil dalam setiap kegiatan adat tradisi nelayan di Desa Panjunan Kecamatan Lemahwungkuk Kota Madya Cirebon, kehadirannya dalam pelaksanaan upacara Nadran. Peristiwa Nadran, merupakan interupsi aktivitas keseharian nelayan dalam sumber kehidupannya (mata pencaharian)Bertitik tolak dari konsep ritual Victor Turner dalam Liminal – Liminoid. Konsep Liminoid dalam masyarakat industri (urban), masyarakat industri dengan kesibukannya tetap melaksanakan upacara dalam alur bekerja, bermain dan waktu luang. Kondisi ini menjadi titik temu dalam aspek kehidupan sosial Nelayan saat ini.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Etnografi dengan pendekatan teknis studi kepustakaan, observasi dan wawancara sebagai proses untuk pengumpulan data-data di lapangan. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa upacara Nadran merupakan ungkapan ekspresi syukur dengan dikontruksi sebagai peristiwa kebahagian, kegembiraan dan katarsis, sekaligus menciptakan ruang, waktu dan tempat dalam fenomena perwujudan sakralitas.Kata kunci: kekayaan intelektual lokalitas, Lakon Budug Basu dan Simbol Sakralitas
The Symbolic Meanings of Toraja Carving Motifs
Authors: Salam Sofyan , Husain Muh. Saleh Husain , Tangsi Tangsi
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACTThe study on the symbolic meaning of the Toraja ornamental design was conducted in a traditional wood-carver community at Tonga, Kesu District of North-Toraja Regency. The study question was stimulated by the fact that, nowadays, there are no more wood-carver teachers with tomanarang status (expert in Toraja culture) at Tonga and surrounding areas as there were happened in the past. The method of this study was survey by using indept-interviews technique. The interview was conducted with the traditional wood-carvers at Tonga. The result of study explained that the traditional wood-carvers at Tonga have a meager understanding on the symbolic meaning of the Toraja ornamental-designs. This lack of understanding is caused by the traditional wood-carvers’ view that it is not neccessary to understand the symbolic meaning of the toraja ornamental designs. For them, technical skills in wood-carving are more important to be mastered. The results of the research indicate the occurence of value orientation changes of Toraja wood-carvers.Key words: Wood-carving, symbolic meanings, Toraja ornamental design.ABSTRAKPenelitian makna simbolik motif hias ukir Toraja ini dilaksanakan di sebuah komunitas pengukir-kayu tradisional di Tonga Kecamatan Kesu Kabupaten Toraja-Utara.Pertanyaan penelitian dipicu oleh kenyataan tidak adanya lagi pengukir-kayu yang berstatus tomanarang(ahli ukir dan sekaligus ahli budaya Toraja) di Tonga dan daerah sekitarnya yang berfungsi sebagai guru-ukir sebagaimana yang terjadi pada masa lalu. Metode penelitian ini adalah survey dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara mendalam. Wawancara dilakukan terhadap pengukir-kayu tradisional Toraja yang bermukim di Tonga. Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan para pengukir-kayu tradisional di Tonga memiliki pemahaman yang amat kurang terhadap makna simbolik dari motif-hias ukir-kayu tradisional Toraja. Kurangnya pemahaman ini disebabkan oleh karena pengukir menganggap tidak perlu memahami makna simbolik tersebut. Bagi mereka, yang perlu dimiliki adalah kemampuan teknis dalam membuat ukiran-kayu. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan telah terjadinya perubahan orientasi nilai dari pengukir-kayu tradisional Toraja.Kata kunci: Seni ukir-kayu, makna simbolik, motif hias Toraja