bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Pollution on Freshwater Organisms
Authors: Choudri B.S. , Charabi Yassine , Ahmed Mushtaque
Published: August 2018

The scientific literature review in this paper includes research papers published in 2017 on issues related to pollutants from human activity and its effects on organisms of freshwater reported from the different parts of the world. The fist part of the literature review highlights on two broad sections that are focused on research conducted at the field level as well as surveys based on field experiments. A number of sections categorized in order to reflect the different class of pollutants follows the first part of literature review. Sections in this part of review includes non‐point source pollution, stormwater, wastewater, nutrients, sediment cap materials and suspended clays, botanical extracts, surfactants, metals, persistent organic pollutants, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, nanomaterials and ionic liquids. The final part of the literature review highlights the published research on recent innovations of recent in addressing problem of pollution in the freshwater and its management.
Urban Stormwater Characterization, Control and Treatment
Authors: Moore Trisha L. , Rodak Carolyn M. , Ahmed Farzana , Vogel Jason R.
Published: August 2018

A review of literature related to stormwater runoff characterization and its subsequent management and treatment from 2017 was conducted. The 250 articles summarized herein are organized along three central themes: (1) stormwater quality and quantity characteristics, (2) site‐scale stormwater management practices, with a focus on low impact development (LID) and green infrastructure (GI), and (3) watershed‐scale performance of stormwater controls. Within each section, common research themes and future work are highlighted.
Activated Sludge and other Aerobic Suspended Culture Processes
Authors: Li Chunying , Zhao Yunfa , Ouyang Jia , Wei Dong , Wei Li , Chang Chein‐Chi
Published: August 2018

In this paper, removal model of activated sludge, cultivation and application of granular sludge, the population dynamics, removal and influence of toxic pollutants, and design and control of the sewage treatment system are reviewed in 2017. Several studies suggest that the cultivation of granular sludge is mainly affected by aeration rate, hydraulic velocity and culture environment. Toxic pollutants can be partially degraded by microorganisms, which lead to the change of microbial community structure. The co‐digestion of activated sludge and other solid wastes can produce biomass energy, which is a more promising and solid waste treatment method.
ALTERAÇÕES À LEI DE RESPONSABILIDADE FISCAL: ANÁLISE DO COMPORTAMENTO DOS AGENTES POLÍTICOS A PARTIR DOS PROJETOS DE LEI COMPLEMENTAR APRESENTADOS NA CÂMARA DOS DEPUTADOS
Authors: Teixeira Filho Sócrates Arantes
Published: August 2018

A Lei Complementar nº 101/2000 (Lei de Responsabilidade Fiscal – LRF) surgiu com o objetivo de estabelecer normas de controle fiscal nos diversos entes federativos. Essa lei implantou medidas que buscavam manter um equilíbrio entre receitas e despesas dos entes federativos, sendo reconhecida a sua importância para estabilidade financeira e orçamentária no Brasil. Contudo, há a alegação de alguns agentes políticos de que a LRF possui regras muito rígidas e que engessam a realização de políticas públicas necessárias. Desde o surgimento da LRF, tramitaram mais de 300 Projetos de Lei Complementar (PLP) na Câmara dos Deputados que sugeriram alterações nessa lei. Contudo, não há uma informação clara sobre as alterações propostas, de maneira a indicar qual seria o comportamento dos agentes políticos em relação à LRF. Esse artigo apresentará uma pesquisa de metodologia descritiva, em que será realizada uma análise de caráter quantitativo-qualitativo das alterações propostas nesses Projetos de Lei Complementar, com o objetivo principal de identificar quais seriam os padrões comportamentais desses agentes, e, em especial, os agentes do Poder Legislativo e do Poder Executivo, Federal. Também serão testadas duas hipóteses para esses agentes: os agentes políticos do Poder Legislativo tendem a promover alterações que flexibilizam as regras da LRF, enquanto que os agentes do Poder Executivo tendem a promover alterações que tornam essas regras da LRF mais rígidas.
CONQUISTAS DO PROCESSO CIVIL NOS 30 ANOS DE CONSTITUIÇÃO FEDERAL: DA ABERTURA PROCESSUAL COMO ESPAÇO DEMOCRÁTICO PARA DEBATE
Authors: Dos Santos Paulo Junior Trindade , Moller Gabriela Samrsla
Published: August 2018

A Constituição Federal, foi amplamente relevante para uma profunda reestruturação do sistema jurídico pátrio em uma dupla dimensão: normas processuais Constitucionalizadas e a busca da efetiva tutela jurisdicional. A epistemologia Constitucional ressignifica vários dos institutos processuais, criados com o positivismo exegético ou pela pandectista, de modo que a epistemologia Constitucional supera a visão rígida e rigorosa da mera aplicação da lei, substituída por uma interpretação da Constituição que acaba aderindo aos Direitos Humanos e Direitos Fundamentais. Frente a um cenário de incessantes complexidades sociais, o Processo não pode ser visto como um instituto rígido, devendo ser visualizado em sua potencial amplitude, com especial atenção aos objetos (do processo e do debate processual), passando o contexto a compor os contornos do Direito, horizontalizando a Democracia e concretizando a Constituição em sua amplitude.
Estado serológico para IBR, DVB, Leucosis, Leptospira y Neospora caninum en hembras bovinas del Departamento de Santander, Colombia.
Authors: Vargas-Niño Adriana , Vargas R Jorge , Parra-Martin John Armando , Vásquez R María Cristina , Góngora O Agustín , Mogollón-Waltero Edgar M
Published: August 2018

Objetivo. Conocer el estado serológico de hembras bovinas a IBR, DVB, leucosis, leptospira y Neospora caninum en el departamento de Santander, Colombia. Materiales y métodos.  Se realizó un muestreo por conveniencia en 460 fincas ganaderas de 23 municipios de Santander (Colombia), los sueros  colectados fueron analizados mediante diferentes kits comerciales de ELISA siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante. Resultados. En todas las enfermedades estudiadas se encontraron animales seroreactores, correspondiendo la prevalencia general a Leucosis 21.8%, Leptospira 26.1%, DVB 29.7%, IBR 48.2% y Neospora 63 %. Conclusiones. En el departamento de Santander las enfermedades analizadas se encuentran en la población bovina con prevalencias que fluctúan entre medio a alto, lo cual requiere medidas de control oficial.
Morfometría folicular y luteal, concentración de progesterona y éxito de la gestación en vacas Holstein (Bos Taurus) en el trópico alto (Colombia)
Authors: Monroy G Marbel , Jiménez E Claudia , Hernández V Aureliano
Published: August 2018

Objetivo. Evaluar la relación entre el diámetro del folículo ovulatorio (FO), el volumen del cuerpo lúteo (CL), los niveles séricos de progesterona (P4) con el éxito de la gestación. Materiales y métodos. En 19 vacas Holstein de 2 a 6 partos ubicadas en Bogotá, se evaluaron dos fases consecutivas a partir del día 40 postparto, la primera correspondió al ciclo estral y la segunda correspondió a la gestación temprana o repetición de celo. En cada fase se detectó el celo, se realizó ultrasonografía para evaluar el diámetro del FO, confirmar ovulación, y el volumen del CL los días 6, 9, 12 y 15; en estos días también se evaluó los niveles séricos de P4. En la segunda fase se realizó inseminación artificial (IA) y se diagnosticó la gestación 30 días post-IA. Resultados. El 47.36% de las vacas se diagnosticaron como gestantes y el 52.63% como no gestantes. Las gestantes presentaron diámetros de FO menores 17.85±2.39 mm al de las no gestantes (21.10±2.86 mm; p<0.05). Las vacas que presentaron diámetros de FO más pequeños tuvieron mayor posibilidad de quedar gestantes (OR=0.624, IC=95% (0.4-0.9) (p<0.05). Los animales gestantes y no gestantes presentaron similares volúmenes de CL (p=0.10) y niveles séricos de P4 (p=0.39) los días 6, 9, 12 y 15. Conclusiones. Se estableció una relación entre la probabilidad de gestación y el tamaño del FO. Vacas con FO de menor diámetro tuvieron mayor probabilidad de gestación. Otras variables como CL y niveles de P4 no fueron predictivos del éxito de la gestación.
Bacterias endófitas promotoras de crecimiento aisladas de pasto colosoana, departamento de Sucre, Colombia
Authors: Pérez-Cordero Alexander , Chamorro-Anaya Leonardo , Doncel-Mestra Arturo
Published: August 2018

Objetivo. Evaluar in vitro la eficiencia de las bacterias endófitas promotoras de crecimiento aisladas de diferentes tejidos de pasto colosuana en el municipio de Corozal, departamento de Sucre, Colombia. Materiales y métodos. Se aislaron bacterias endófitas, se determinó densidad poblacional en UFC/g de tejido, seguidamente se llevó a cabo pruebas cuantitativas y cualitativas de las actividades de FBN, solubilización de fosfatos, producción de sideróforos y de AIA para finalmente se realizó identificación por secuenciamiento de las aquellas bacterias que tuvieron actividad positiva de promoción de crecimiento. Resultados. Las mayores poblaciones fueron encontradas en raíces (5.0 X 1010 3.8 X 1010 2.8 X 1010 2.4 X 1010 y 1.5 X1010 UFC/g de tejido, para los corregimientos de La Peñas, El Mamón, Cantagallo, Chapinero y Hato Nuevo, respectivamente) con respecto a tallo y hoja. Un total de 53 bacterias endófitas aisladas, 18 mostraron capacidad reductora de N2 a amonio; 15 morfotipos mostraron capacidad solubilizadora de fosfatos; 8 de producción de ácido indol acético y 12 de productoras de sideróforo. Conclusiones. Este trabajo aisló bacterias endófitas con capacidad de promover el crecimiento vegetal. Dos especies de bacterias endófitas fueron identificadas como Delftia tsuruhatensis y Pseudomonas hibiscicola (S. maltophilia), las cuales mostraron excelentes resultados de solubilización de fosfatos, reducen N2 a amonio, producción de ácido índol acético y la producción de sideróforos.
¿Los microbiomas de insectos y los virus específicos de insectos son una nueva clave para entender las enfermedades de los arbovirus?
Authors: González Tous Marco , Mattar V. Salim
Published: August 2018

En las últimas dos décadas, ha habido una gran expansión en el descubrimiento y la descripción de nuevos virus específicos de insectos (ISV). Esto se ha correspondido con los avances en los análisis metagenómicos para la revelación de virus y la creciente atención en microbiomas de insectos. Muchos de los nuevos ISV parecen ser miembros de la familia Flaviviridae, género Flavivirus, y son habituales en poblaciones de insectos en la vida silvestre, con una circulación geográfica global.
Methodology Used in Ecological Momentary Assessment Studies About Sedentary Behavior in Children, Adolescents, and Adults: Systematic Review Using the Checklist for Reporting Ecological Momentary Assessment Studies (Preprint)
Authors: Romanzini Catiana Leila Possamai , Romanzini Marcelo , Batista Mariana Biagi , Barbosa Cynthia Correa Lopes , Shigaki Gabriela Blasquez , Dunton Genevieve , Mason Tyler , Ronque Enio Ricardo Vaz
Published: August 2018

BACKGROUND

The use of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to measure sedentary behavior (SB) in children, adolescents, and adults can increase the understanding of the role of the context of SB in health outcomes.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to systematically review literature to describe EMA methodology used in studies on SB in youth and adults, verify how many studies adhere to the Methods aspect of the Checklist for Reporting EMA Studies (CREMAS), and detail measures used to assess SB and this associated context.

METHODS

A systematic literature review was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and SPORTDiscus databases, covering the entire period of existence of the databases until January 2018.

RESULTS

This review presented information about the characteristics and methodology used in 21 articles that utilized EMA to measure SB in youth and adults. There were more studies conducted among youth compared with adults, and studies of youth included more waves and more participants (n=696) than studies with adults (n=97). Most studies (85.7%) adhered to the Methods aspect of the CREMAS. The main criteria used to measure SB in EMA were self-report (81%) with only 19% measuring SB using objective methods (eg, accelerometer). The main equipment to collect objective SB was the ActiGraph, and the cutoff point to define SB was <100 counts/min. Studies most commonly used a 15-min window to compare EMA and accelerometer data.

CONCLUSIONS

The majority of studies in this review met minimum CREMAS criteria for studies conducted with EMA. Most studies measured SB with EMA self-report (n=17; 81.0%), and a few studies also used objective methods (n=4; 19%). The standardization of the 15-min window criteria to compare EMA and accelerometer data would lead to a comparison between these and new studies. New studies using EMA with mobile phones should be conducted as they can be considered an attractive method for capturing information about the specific context of SB activities of young people and adults in real time or very close to it.
Adopting Value Creating Pedagogy and Problem Based Learning in Secondary Schools in Kenya
Authors: Amollo Odundo Paul , Gladys Wanjiru Kinyua, , Khavugwi Ganira Lilian
Published: August 2018

Value Creating Pedagogy (VCP) promotes well-being and support for social justice and practices connected with the happiness of both the individual and the society. Effective adoption of VCP promotes educational ideals oriented in dignity and empowerment of all individuals in school and in society. Adherence to principles of VCP through Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach creates a meaningful platform for addressing challenges in schools through creative thinking which in turn encourages exploring processes where students are free to voice opinions in an inclusive learning environment. Through VCP, students individually and collaboratively assume responsibility for generating learning issues, uphold respect of individuality, build bonds of lasting relationship and oppose violence. In instances where VCP is implemented appropriately, attitudes towards learning improve and students learn to solve complex and authentic issues independently. By so doing students acquire spontaneous happiness and knowledge to solve new problems as well as competence in confronting emerging issues arising from school and in society. Conversely, in Kenya, examination focus of education system is a deterrent to development of values and ethics required for survival in society. On the other hand, the challenge for many teachers in adopting VCP is in making transition from knowledge provider to facilitator of learning. As a result, development of problem solving skills such as independent learning, critical thinking and decision making become disillusioned. This study explored adoption of value creating pedagogy and problem based learning as a strategy for creating value added education in public secondary schools in Nairobi County. A survey design was adopted with a target population of 80 schools where information was sourced from 40 teachers and 40 students through purposive sampling and simple random technique. Data were collected using an interview schedule and a questionnaire. The study found inconsistencies in the way schools implemented PBL in regard to increasing student knowledge and skills in problem solving. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education should introduce a national policy on VCP and PBL as pedagogical approaches across all curricular that can be adopted to develop relevant and engaging values connected to achievement of Vision 2030.
¿Las Escuelas de Medicina se deben ocupar en las competencias emocionales de sus estudiantes?
Authors: Esperón Hernández Ramón Ignacio
Published: August 2018

¿Quiénes somos?, ¿A dónde vamos? A lo largo de los años se ha puesto especial atención en conocer la relación entre la mente y el cuerpo, la razón y el corazón; de tal modo que el pensar y sentir, influye en las decisiones que tomamos como seres humanos, por lo que se ha vuelto el punto central de una discusión inacabada.
Un MOOC, muchos MOOC: diseño multinivel en cursos masivos del área de la salud
Authors: Vadillo Guadalupe , Bucio Jackeline
Published: August 2018

Los cursos masivos abiertos en línea (MOOC) han tenido un desarrollo vertiginoso en muy pocos años y son causa de polémica y discusión sobre su efectividad. Por su potencial como innovación en la formación de interesados y profesionales en el área de la salud, en este artículo se revisan aspectos, como el diseño multinivel y el modelo invertido para potenciar el impacto de este tipo de cursos.
Docencia en forma de investigación como acción educativa
Authors: Pinto Sofia
Published: August 2018

Respecto al artículo “Percepción de los académicos del rol docente del médico”, creemos que es una exploración valiosa que nos permite conocer, en su contexto, la falta de valoración de la actividad docente. Al igual que los autores se coincide en la necesidad de implementar estrategias educativas que permitan el desenvolvimiento académico apropiado con miras al reconocimiento docente.
No es aceptación, es sembrar la semilla para entender mejor una tensión educativa. Réplica
Authors: Troncoso Pantoja Claudia
Published: August 2018

Complementando a los comentarios presentados por investigadores cualitativos en educación en salud y en especial, lo mencionado por Margarita Varela y Tania Vives, sobre la aceptación de este enfoque metodológico a través de la reflexión de sus aportes y elementos que la componen, quisiera agregar que una de las limitaciones para su aceptación, se presenta en el momento de reconocer los resultados obtenidos para difusión académica.
Incorporación de la anatomía comparada a estudios de introducción a la medicina
Authors: Moscoso Quispe Maryory Regina , Olivares-Huaman Renzo M. , Oscco-Zambrano Rodrigo F.
Published: August 2018

Como estudiantes de medicina humana que estamos en proceso de formación-aprendizaje, nos pareció muy relevante conocer aspectos históricos acerca de anatomía y su evolución; esto nos llevó a realizar búsquedas bibliográficas que nos permitió discernir y pulir nuestros hábitos de investigación.
¿Son ciencias, las sociales?
Authors: SUÁREZ-IÑIGUEZ Enrique
Published: August 2018

A partir de la definición de ciencia comúnmente aceptada en todo el mundo, el autor se pregunta si las sociales son realmente ciencias. Examina problemas como los de la verdad, la lógica, la objetividad, la corroboración, la predicción y las leyes generales, así como los distintos tipos de tesis que se usan en la ciencia para responder a su pregunta.
Insurgencia popular y reforma del Estado 1968-2003.
Authors: HERNÁNDEZ VACA Jerónimo
Published: August 2018

Se analizan los movimientos populares en México de 1968 a 2003; sus objetivos de lucha -situados especialmente en torno al ejercicio real de la libertad de organización y por el mejoramiento de las condiciones de vida de las clases denominadas-; formas de organización más representativas -influencia de las luchas populares en la reforma de los regímenes particulares del Estado. Se plantea que la reforma del Estado sólo se ha realizado en el régimen electoral y de partidos, pero no en lo agrario, laboral, indígena, etcétera. Se concluye que el régimen político y la forma de Estado conservan, en lo esencial, las estructuras que adquieren a lo largo del siglo XX.
El poder legislativo en opinión de los mexicanos: un análisis de la crisis de imagen
Authors: VALDÉZ ZEPEDA Andrés
Published: August 2018

Se analiza la crisis de imagen del Poder Legislativo en México en su dimensión nacional y local, se hace un diagnóstico de la percepción que la ciudadanía tiene de los legisladores en torno a las variables confianza, credibilidad ciudadana y niveles de percepción sobre la corrupción. Se discuten las causas que han originado esa crisis de imagen y finalmente se enumeran una serie de recomendaciones tendientes a reconstruir la imagen de la institución parlamentaria y de los legisladores.
Reseña
Authors: QUINTERO Mayela
Published: August 2018

Rivas Leone, José A., "El desconcierto de la política democrática. La revalorización de la política democrática", 2003.
Novedades Bibliográficas.
Authors: TRUJILLO BOLIO Mario
Published: August 2018

Reveles Vázquez Francisco, "Partido de la Revolución Democrática: los problemas de la institucionalización", México, UNAM/Gernika, 2004.
De la fragmentación del yo a la construcción del nosotros irónico
Authors: DÍAZ ÁLVAREZ Enrique
Published: August 2018

El autor hace una reflexión a partir de la concepción del "yo" y su fragmentación de éste en la construcción de la identidad personal. En este sentido el hombre moderno nace a partir de esta concepción y se distancia de si para asimilarse simultáneamente como otro y a la vez se observa asimismo como un otro entre semejantes que le atribuyen cualidades comunes que lo hacen pertenecer a una comunidad. Por lo tanto el "nosotros" lleva a la concepción de una identidad colectiva, la cual se convierte en reacción irónica ante lo global.
Reseña
Authors: BOLÍVAR MEZA Rosendo
Published: August 2018

César Cansino, El desafio democrático: la transformación del Estado en el México pos-autoritario, México, Cuadernos de Metapolítica/Centro de Estudios de Política Comparada, A. C., 2004, 104 pp.
¿Cómo enseñar mercadotecnia política?
Authors: VALDÉZ ZEPEDA Andrés
Published: August 2018

El ensayo da cuenta de la incorporación creciente de la mercadotecnia política en la currículo universitaria en América Latina en los últimos años. Describe las diez competencias más importantes que un profesional de la mercadotecnia política debe poseer o desarrollar, así como el campo laboral en el que tradicionalmente se desarrollan los egresados. Finalmente, debate sobre la mejor forma de ejercer la docencia en el campo de la mercadotecnia política, a la luz de los nuevos modelos y concepciones sobre el aprendizaje.
Presentación
Authors: SINGER SOCHET Martha
Published: August 2018

Presentación
De la racionalidad neoclásica a la racionalidad situada.
Authors: ORIVE Adolfo
Published: August 2018

Ante la influencia- con cierto éxito- de la teoría económica neoclásica en las demás ciencias sociales respecto a su concepto de racionalidad, investigaciones empáticas de la psicología cognoscitiva, así como reflexiones teóricas de economistas heterodoxos, sociólogos institucionalistas, politólogos e historiadores invitan a pensar en términos de racionalidades situadas en su contexto social y temporal y, por lo tanto, a aceptar que epistemológicamente los individuos, las organizaciones y las instituciones son mutuamente constituyentes.
Stunting : Studi Konstruksi Sosial Masyarakat Perdesaan dan Perkotaan Terkait Gizi dan Pola Pengasuhan Balita di Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Lestari Weny , Kristiana Lusi , Paramita Astridya
Published: August 2018

Abstract: Indonesia’s rank in world was 5th on stunting case. 5 million of children under five (38.6 % from 12 milion) got stunting in Indonesia. The aims of this study were to descript the social construction of rural-urban community about the meaning of children’s health and illness,and the pattern of nurturing which was related to stunting. The study used qualitative’s method, datas collected with depth interview and observation partisipation. The study was conducted in rural-urban communities which had stunting cases in Jember (Kalisat and Jelbuk). The study was conducted in June to December 2013. The study showed that stunting were related to social construction. Difference social construction in rural-urban which constructed the meaning of healthy or illness and nuruturing the stunting’s children was affected by maternal education, early-age marriage, after marriage’s residence, responsibilities of nurturing, and valuable concept in community that causes the lack of knowledge about nutrition. The study concluded that stunting was not a single cause of heatlh’s problems, but it related to social construction. Causes lied in the distinction of social construction, patterns of communication and interpretation between health providers and community, so there was no meeting point for the success of nutritional improvement children under five’s programs.
Towards understandable personalized recommendations: Hybrid explanations
Authors: Svrcek Martin , Kompan Michal , Bielikova Maria
Published: August 2018

Nowadays, personalized recommendations are widely used and popular. There are a lot of systems in various fields, which use recommendations for different purposes. One of the basic problems is the distrust of users of recommended systems. Users often consider the recommendations as an intrusion of their privacy. Therefore, it is important to make recommendations transparent and understandable to users. To address these problems, we propose a novel hybrid method of personalized explanation of recommendations. Our method is independent of recommendation technique and combines basic explanation styles to provide the appropriate type of personalized explanation to each user. We conducted several online experiments in the news domain. Obtained results clearly show that the proposed personalized hybrid explanation approach improves the users? attitude towards the recommender, moreover, we have observed the increase of recommendation precision.
Improving sentiment analysis for twitter data by handling negation rules in the Serbian language
Authors: Ljajic Adela , Marovac Ulfeta
Published: August 2018

The importance of determining sentiment for short text increases with the rise in the number of comments on social networks. The presence of negation in these texts affects their sentiment, because it has a greater range of action in proportion to the length of the text. In this paper, we examine how the treatment of negation impacts the sentiment of tweets in the Serbian language. The grammatical rules that influence the change of polarity are processed. We performed an analysis of the effect of the negation treatment on the overall process of sentiment analysis. A statistically significant relative improvement was obtained (up to 31.16% or up to 2.65%) when the negation was processed using our rules with the lexicon-based approach or machine learning methods. By applying machine learning methods, an accuracy of 68.84% was achieved on a set of positive, negative and neutral tweets, and an accuracy of as much as 91.13% when applied to the set of positive and negative tweets.
Retinal blood vessel segmentation based on heuristic image analysis
Authors: Braovic Maja , Stipanicev Darko , Seric Ljiljana
Published: August 2018

Automatic analysis of retinal fundus images is becoming increasingly present today, and diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration are getting a higher chance of being discovered in the early stages of their development. In order to focus on discovering those diseases, researchers commonly preprocess retinal fundus images in order to detect the retinal landmarks - blood vessels, fovea and the optic disk. A large number of methods for the automatic detection of retinal blood vessels from retinal fundus images already exists, but many of them are using unnecessarily complicated approaches. In this paper we demonstrate that a reliable retinal blood vessel segmentation can be achieved with a cascade of very simple image processing methods. The proposed method puts higher emphasis on high specificity (i.e. high probability that the segmented pixels actually belong to retinal blood vessels and are not false positive detections) rather than on high sensitivity. The proposed method is based on heuristically determined parametric edge detection and shape analysis, and is evaluated on the publicly available DRIVE and STARE datasets on which it achieved the average accuracy of 96.33% and 96.10%, respectively.
An empirical study of data visualization techniques in PACS design
Authors: Dragan Dinu , Petrovic Veljko , Gajic Dusan , Zivanov Zarko , Ivetic Dragan
Published: August 2018

The paper presents an empirical study of multidimensional visualization techniques. The study is motivated by the problem of decision making in PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) design. A comprehensive survey of visualizations used in literature is performed and these survey results are then used to produce the final set of considered visualizations: tables (as control), scatterplots, parallel coordinates, and star plots. An electronic testing tool is developed to present visualizations to three sets of experimental subjects in order to determine which visualization technique allows users to make the correct decision in a sample decision making problem based on real-world data. Statistical analysis of the results demonstrates that visualizations show better results in decision support than tables. Further, when number of dimensions is large, 2D parallel coordinates show the best results in accuracy. The contribution of the presented research operates on two levels of abstraction. On the object level, it provides useful data regarding the relative merits of visualization techniques for the considered narrow use-case, which can then be generalized to other similar problem sets. On the meta level above, it contributes an enhanced methodology to the area of empirical visualization evaluation methods.
ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL POKOK BAHASAN SINTESIS PROTEIN UNTUK SMA
Authors: Nurani Ima
Published: August 2018

The aim of this study is to obtain 1) description of the use of learning media as teaching resource on biology learning process that has been happening in the field 2) the views and constraints faced by teachers in the field for delivering protein synthesis subject. 3) formulation of learning media that needs to be developed on biology learning of protein synthesis subject. The observation result was in the form of teacher’s needs assessment instrument that analyzed using descriptive qualitative obtained that the use of learning media as teaching resource on biology learning process that has been happening in the field has not done optimally. There are constraints in delivery of material, especially material that cannot be observed directly or abstract. 2) The protein synthesis subject is a difficult subject, in its delivery, teachers need media that can visualize the process of protein synthesis for twelfth grade and explain it in detail and correctly so there is no misconception of students towards protein synthesis subject. 3) The learning media that needs to be developed in biology learning of protein synthesis subject is in the form of audio-visual media.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar dengan Pendekatan Saintifik Menggunakan Blackberry Messenger dan Metode Jigsaw
Authors: Jaenur Jaenur
Published: August 2018

This classroom action research is aimed to improve student learning outcomes using a scientific approach with the blackberry messergers  and the jigsaw method.  The application of scientific approaches, media BBM and methods Jigsaw is one of the innovative learning implementation is expected to improve student learning outcomes. Based on the results of the first cycle of the classroom action research showed that: the average attitude score assesment is 76.9, the percentage of mastery of learning outcomes is 61 %.   The average score assessment skills (psychomotor) , project, and portfolio is  77.9, and the percentage of mastery of learning outcomes is 69%. The average of cognitive score (cognitive) on the written test or assignment is 78.0, and the percentage of mastery of learning outcomes is 69%.In the second cycle showed an increase, the average attitude score assesment (attitude) of   XI TIPTL 2 is 81.4, the percentage of mastery of learning outcomes is 89%. The average score assessment skills (psychomotor), project, and portfolio is 82, and the percentage of mastery of learning outcomes is 97%. The average of cognitive score (cognitive) on the written test or assignment is 84.2, and the percentage of mastery of learning outcomes is 97%.
Pembelajaran Matematika Berbasis Masalah dengan Strategi Inkuiri Terbimbing dan Inkuiri Bebas Termodifikasi Ditinjau dari Kemampuan Awal Siswa MTs
Authors: Cahyani Eko Diah
Published: August 2018

The purposes of this study are (1) to test the effect difference of problem based learning strategies guided inquiry and modified free inquiry on student learning outcomes, to (2) test the effect difference early ability categories of high, medium and low student to student learning outcomes, and (3)  to test the interaction between early ability category strategy with high, medium and low student to student learning outcomes. This type of research is quantitative with quasi experiment Desain. The population are all students of class VII MTs Ta'mirul Islam Surakarta. The research sample two classes. The sampling technique is cluster random sampling by lottery. Data collection techniques used cognitive testing and documentation. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance of two different cell. The results of the study with α = 5%. The results are (1) there are differences in the effect of problem-based learning strategies guided inquiry and modified free inquiry on student learning outcomes, (2) there are differences in the effect of the initial capabilities categories of high, medium and low student to student learning outcomes, and (3) there is no interaction between early ability category strategy with high, medium and low student to student learning outcomes
Faktor Stratejik Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa di Sekolah Menegah Pertama
Authors: Sutama S. , Janah Nugraheni Nur , Novitasari Meggy
Published: August 2018

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menguji kontribusi penampilan guru dalam pembelajaran, motivasi, dan fasilitas terhadap hasil belajar matematika dengan mediasi kedisiplinan belajar. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif korelasional kausal. Populasi penelitian sejumlah 190 siswa kelas VII Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 6 Salatiga tahun 2016/2017. Sampel penelitian sejumlah 128 siswa ditentukan dengan rumus Slovin (α = 0,05). Teknik sampling, proporsional random sampling dirtentukan dengan undian. Data dikumpulkan dengan dokumentasi dan angket. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada kontribusi penampilan guru dalam pembelajaran, motivasi, dan fasilitas terhadap hasil belajar matematika dengan mediasi kedisiplinan belajar (10%, sig. = 0,011). Penampilan guru dalam pembelajaran berkontribusi secara langsung terhadap hasil belajar matematika (0,54%, sig. = 0,412). Motivasi belajar berkontribusi secara tidak langsung terhadap hasil belajar matematika melalui kedisiplinan belajar (22,1%, sig. = 0,000). Fasilitas belajar berkontribusi secara langsung terhadap hasil belajar matematika (0,0009%, sig. = 0.997). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah pembelajaran matematika di Sekolah Menengah Pertama menjadi baik karena dukungan dari penampilan guru dalam pembelajaran, motivasi, dan fasilitas dengan mediasi kedisiplinan belajar.
The Implementation of Problem Based Learning (PBL) Based E-Book to Improve The Learning Outcome of Vocational High School (VHS) Students
Authors: Kusumatuty Abigail Josephine , Baedhowi Baedhowi , Murwaningsih Tri
Published: August 2018

This study aims to find out the effectiveness of problem-based Learning (PBL)-based personnel administration e-book that can be accessed through website in smartphone or laptop and in order to find out the extent to which the e-book the result of learning students. The research method employed in this study was experiment research by comparing two classes of the class experiment and class control. Technique of analyzing data employed in this study was inferential statistic analysis through normality test and homogeneity, followed with prerequisite test with t-test. T-test was conducted by comparing posttest score of two basic competencies for experiment and control classes and the result of comparison shows that the analysis that had been conducted using t-test with tstatistic of 3.112 while ttable of 2.051, or tstatistic > ttable. It indicated that there was a relevant difference between experiment and control class values so that the students’ learning outcome in experimental class was better then the implementation problem-based learning (PBL)-based personnel administration learning e-book could improve the learning outcome of Vocational High School students
Deteriorated gene expression of selected calcium transporters in streptozotocin-induced diabetic hearts of Wistar rats
Authors: Dragún M. , Dóka G. , Máťuš M. , Křenek P. , Klimas J.
Published: August 2018

Aim: The aim is to identify the possible changes in the expression of genes, that regulate calcium homeostasis in cardiomyocytes in diabetes mellitus.

Methods: Male Wistar rats were randomized into two experimental protocols: short-term 5-days streptozotocin-induced diabetes protocol with 20 weeks old animals at the end of the protocol (total N = 20) and long-term 4-weeks protocol with 18 weeks of age at the end of the protocol (total N = 38). 50 mg/kg of streptozotocin (STZ) was administered in both protocols by a single intraperitoneal injection in 0,1M citrate buffer (pH = 4.5). Control group (CON) received only vehiculum. Gene expressions in samples of left heart ventricle were measured by RT-qPCR method.

Results: The expression of SERCA2a in short-term protocol was decreased. In long-term protocol, decreased SERCA2a, TRPC4 and TRPC6 mRNA levels were observed (*p < 0.05). SERCA2a and TRPC4 mRNA levels exhibited statistical monotonic correlation in STZ-treated group in long-term protocol.

Conclusions: In diabetes mellitus, the calcium homeostasis in cardiomyocytes is altered and there could be a relation between alteration of internal sarcoplasmatic stores and store-operated calcium entry.
LAYANAN POS PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI DALAM PENINGKATAN AKSES PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Tedjawati J.M.
Published: August 2018

AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis peran layanan Pos-Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (Pos-PAUD) dalam meningkatkan akses PAUD yang meliputi dukungan orangtua dan masyarakat, serta pelaksanaan layanan Pos-PAUD. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Informasi layanan Pos-PAUD dikumpulkan dari empat kabupaten/kota pada tahun 2013. Hasil studi menemukan pertama, semua orang tua menyadari pentingnya dan bermanfaatnya. Selain itu, dukungan masyarakat didasarkan pada penerimaan program PAUD dan ikut serta dalam sosialisasi pentingnya PAUD. Kedua, layanan Pos-PAUD dilaksanakan dengan adanya peserta didik di sekitar lembaga; pendidiknya dari kader Posyandu, pembinaan kesejahteraan keluarga, bina keluarga balita, yang relatif hanya lulusan Sekolah Menengah Atas dan bekerja dengan “sukarela” tanpa imbalan; sarana prasarana dan biaya masih terbatas dalam penyelenggaraannya. Tingkat capaian tumbuhkembang anak dipengaruhi oleh pemberian layanan dalam pendidikan dan kesehatan. Pendidikan dilaksanakan antara lain melalui penanaman nilai agama (berdoa), jalinan komunikasi dan kerjasama antar anak, sehingga anak lebih mandiri dan mengalami perubahan berpikir. Layanan kesehatan dilakukan dengan penimbangan berat dan tinggi badan, imunisasi dan pemberian makanan dengan gizi seimbang melalui pemberian sehingga diperoleh fisik yang sehat. AbstractThe purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the role of Early Childhood Education Post (ECD Post) in improving access to early childhood education including the parental and community support, as well as the implementation of ECD Post service. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. Information about the ECD Post service was collected from four districts/cities in 2013. The study found, first, all parents were aware of the importance and benefits of early childhood education. In addition, public support was based on the acceptance of early childhood programs and participation in the importance of early childhood dissemination. Second, ECD Post service was conducted by the participation of learners living close to the institution; educators were from Posyandu, fostering family welfare, parenting education (Bina Keluarga Balita), who were relatively only high school graduates and working voluntarily without reward; the implementation was running on limited infrastructure and funding. The level of children’s growth and development were affected by the provision of services in education and health. Education was carried out through the cultivation of religious values (praying) and also communication and cooperation among children in order to encourage children’s independency and a better thought process. Health services were performed by weight and height control, immunization, and provision of balanced nutrition through various meal menu in order to obtain a healthy physique.
BUDAYA TOLERANSI ORANG BALI DALAM NASKAH KUNO GEGURITAN SUCITA MUAH SUBUDHI
Authors: - Subijanto -
Published: August 2018

AbstractSince the earliest time, Indonesian has become a multicultural nation with diverse tribes,traditions, local languages, and religions. Thus, it is necessary to have a local wisdom thatcontains tolerance values and teaches respect towards ethnic diversity. Included in this case islocal wisdom that based on an ancient manuscript. The tolerant lifestyle among religious andethnic differences in Balinese community has been managed in the form of an ancient manuscriptGeguritan Sucita Muah Subudhi. This paper has three objectives: first, to explain the values inthe Geguritan Sucita Muah Subudhi; second, to describe the actualization form of toleranceimplemented by the Balinese; and third, to expose the functions Geguritan Sucita Muah Subudhiin Balinese society. The method used in this study is content analysis. The main process to obtaindata is through ancient manuscripts Geguritan Sucita Muah Subudhi, related researches andother relevant information. The results shows that tolerance in Bali is performed well. It evenabsorbs cultural elements from various religions and ethnicities in the land of Bali. Tolerancelifestyle can be actualized through traditional organizations and social activities, as well asarranged through the concepts of local wisdom.Keywords: tolerance, religion, multiculture, brotherhoodAbstrakSejak zaman dahulu bangsa Indonesia sudah menjadi bangsa multikultur dengan beragamsuku, tradisi, bahasa daerah dan agama yang berbeda-beda. Untuk itu diperlukan kearifanlokal yang mengandung nilai-nilai toleransi dan saling menghargai atas keberagaman etnis.Termasuk dalam hal ini kearifan lokal yang bersumber dari naskah kuno. Pengelolaan polahidup toleran antara penganut yang berbeda agama maupun etnis pada masyarakat Bali sudahdituangkan dalam bentuk naskah kuno Geguritan Sucita Muah Subudhi. Tulisan ini mempunyaitiga tujuan: Pertama, memaparkan nilai-nilai dalam lontar Geguritan Sucita Muah Subudhi;kedua, memaparkan tentang bentuk aktualisasi toleransi yang dilaksanakan oleh Orang Bali;ketiga, memaparkan fungsi Geguritan Sucita Muah Subudhi dalam masyarakat Bali. Metodeyang digunakan adalah analisis isi (content analysis). Proses pengambilan data yang utamamelalui naskah kuno Geguritan Sucita Muah Subudhi dan hasil penelitian serta informasi yangrelevan lainnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa toleransi di Bali berjalan baik. Bahkansaling menyerap unsur budaya yang dibawa dari berbagai agama dan etnik yang ada di tanahBali. Hidup toleransi dapat diaktualisasikan pembuktianya melalui organisasi tradisional, dankegiatan sosial, serta ditata melalui konsep-konsep kearifan lokal.Kata Kunci: toleransi, agama, multikultural, nyama
KAJIAN PENYELENGGARAAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI SMA DAN SMK
Authors: - Sudiyono
Published: August 2018

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi tentang pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter, guna mendapatkan opsi kebijakan tentang strategi pendidikan karakter di sekolah. Metode penelitian menggunakan survei, menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dan analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Penelitian dilaksanakan di 10 kab/kota dengan sampel 40 SMA dan 40 SMK. Responden adalah kepala dinas pendidikan 10 orang, kepala sekolah 80 orang, guru 320 orang, dan siswa 800 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari sisi kebijakan pemerintah daerah sebagian besar belum menerbitkan peraturan daerah yang terkait dengan pendidikan karakter. Sementara pada tingkat sekolah, kebijakan pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter umumnya dilaksanakan mengacu pada visi dan misi sekolah, sebagian besar sekolah mengintegrasikan dalam pembelajaran, pembiasaan, dan pembudayaan. Pelaksanaan pembiasaan dan pembudayaan yang dilakukan oleh guru masih belum konsisten, dan belum dievaluasi secara periodik. Direkomendasikan perlu adanya penguatan dan pembudayaan secara konsisten pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter dengan mengacu pada praktik sekolah terbaik dan meminimalkan hambatan pelaksanaannya. ABSTRACTThis study aimed to obtain information on the implementation of character education in academic and vocational high school in order to develop strategic policy options on character education in schools. The method used was survey, descriptive qualitative approach and data analysis using descriptive statistics. The research was conducted in 10 districts/cities with a sample of 80 schools (40 academic schools and 40 vocational schools). Respondents involved were 10 district head of education offices, 80 principals, 320 teachers, and 800 students. The results showed that in terms of policy, most regional government had yet to issue local regulations related to character education. While at the school level, policy implementation was generally implemented in reference to the vision and mission of the school. The vast majority of schools integrated learning, habituation, and familiarization. Implementation of habituation and familiarization done by teachers were still inconsistent, and had not been evaluated periodically. One of policy recommendation is the need to strengthen and develop a consistent implementation of character education referencing to the best practices and to minimize obstacles in implementation.
DAFTAR ISI, EDITORIAL, DAN LEMBAR ABSTRAK VOL 2 NO. 2 TAHUN 2016
Authors: Litjak Jurnal
Published: August 2018

DAFTAR ISI, EDITORIAL, DAN LEMBAR ABSTRAK VOL 2 NO. 2 TAHUN 2016