bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Young People�s, Parents�, and Professionals� Views on Required Components of Mobile Apps to Support Self-Management of Juvenile Arthritis: Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Waite-Jones Jennifer M , Majeed-Ariss Rabiya , Smith Joanna , Stones Simon R , Van Rooyen Vanessa , Swallow Veronica
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND

There is growing evidence that supporting self-management of Juvenile Arthritis can benefit both patients and professionals. Young people with Juvenile Arthritis and their healthy peers increasingly use mobile technologies to access information and support in day-to-day life. Therefore, a user-led, rigorously developed and evaluated mobile app could be valuable for facilitating young people’s self-management of Juvenile Arthritis.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to seek the views of young people with Juvenile Arthritis, their parents or carers, and health care professionals (HCPs) as to what should be included in a mobile app to facilitate young people’s self-management of chronic Juvenile Arthritis.

METHODS

A qualitative approach was adopted with a purposeful sample of 9 young people aged 10-18 years with Juvenile Arthritis, 8 parents or carers, and 8 HCPs involved in their care. Data were gathered through semi-structured focus group and individual interviews with young people and their parents or carers and HCPs. Interview discussion was facilitated through demonstration of four existing health apps to explore participants’ views on strengths and limitations of these, barriers and facilitators to mobile app use, preferred designs, functionality, levels of interaction, and data sharing arrangements. Data were analyzed using the framework approach.

RESULTS

Analysis revealed three interlinked, overarching themes: (1) purpose, (2) components and content, and (3) social support. Despite some differences in emphasis on essential content, general agreement was found between young people with Juvenile Arthritis their parents or carers, and professionals that a mobile app to aid self-management would be useful. Underpinning the themes was a prerequisite that young people are enabled to feel a sense of ownership and control of the app, and that it be an interactive, engaging resource that offers developmentally appropriate information and reminders, as well as enabling them to monitor their symptoms and access social support.

CONCLUSIONS

Findings justify and pave the way for a future feasibility study into the production and preliminary testing of such an app. This would consider issues such as compatibility with existing technologies, costs, age, and cross-gender appeal as well as resource implications.
Climate Change: An estimate of risk to Himalayan glaciers and environment
Authors: Shukla Tanuj , Shukla Sanjay , Mehta Manish
Published: October 2017

The climatic changes occurring in Himalayan areas are varied as the structures, lithology, geomorphology and evolutionary history of Himalaya. The water resources of India are dependant upon meltwater discharge which is presently the livelihood for 0.8 billion downstream peoples and significantly impacts them by its increased frequency and magnitude of extreme events. Changes in atmospheric parameters like temperature and precipitation play an important role in changing/ modifying the availability of water resources. Present study intends to highlight the changes in patterns of long-term climatic fluctuations by reanalysing the 100 years of IMD (water portal) data of atmospheric variables like temperature and precipitation with the support of extreme events that occurred in the recent past. The trends in precipitation and temperature data show the spatially variable response for Himalaya in last 100 years with decreasing pattern in all stations of Himalaya except north-west Himalaya; the weakening of Indian summer monsoon precipitation patterns also provide an evident to this fact. An attempt is done in this direction to assess and minimise the losses caused by the hazards and also use this baseline data of water resource management strategies to eradicate the threat of water availability for the billions of people.
Re-valuation of sinking fund- an empirical view
Authors: Varshaney Manoj Kumar
Published: October 2017

Since the formula of determining the sinking fund I = Si/(1+i)n -1 has been remained in existence hitherto, but a new formula for the same has been evolved and driven by the author of this technical paper which is completely accurate and precise. The paper is dealing with new formula
Imkv = Si/(1+i)n+1- (1+i) with its pros to real estate deciders.
Occurrence of Microcystis Lemmerm. in Ganga Water
Authors: Gupta Pratibha
Published: October 2017

Present investigation deals with systematic enumeration and importance of Genus Microcystis Lemmerm. collected from rivers. Eight species of Genus Microcystis Lemmerm. (Microcystis aeruginosa (Kütz.) Kütz., M. elabens (Bréb.) Kütz., M.flos-aquae (Wittr.) Kirchn., M. incerta (Lemmerm.) Lemmerm., M. protocystis Crow, M. pseudofilamentosa Crow, M. robusta (H.W.Clark) Nygaard and M. viridis (A.Braun) Lemmerm.) were recorded from Nanamau to Bithoor stretch of the Ganga. Microcystis aeruginosa (Kütz.) Kütz. was found in all seasons. Microcystis aeruginosa (Kütz.) Kütz. registered its presence in plankton counts, sand and water cultures. M. elabens (Bréb.) Kütz. and M. protocystis Crow were recorded rarely or once during the year. The investigation emphasizes the importance of various species of genus in water quality of river Ganga. Microcystis aeruginosa (Kütz.) Kütz. occurrence may produce certain types of hepatotoxins which may threat to cause acute to severe problems in animals and human beings.
Stability constants of mixed metal complex formation by transition metal ions with diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA)
Authors: Shankar Vijay
Published: October 2017

The formation constants for mixed metal complexes MIMIIL, where L=DTPA, MI=CuII, MII=CoII,NiII, ZnII CdII have been determined. The mixed metal complex formation of diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) with CuII-CoII, CuII-NiII CuII-ZnII and CuII-CdII has been studies. All the studies have been carried out pH tritrimetry at temp- 350C and ionic strength I=0.1M NaNO3. The refinement of(logβ) by SCOGS computer program.
Effect of physical and chemical weathering on water resources: A glacial assessment
Authors: Sundriyal Sipika , Shukla Tanuj , Shukla Sanjay
Published: October 2017

Global climate change has a huge impact on our environment. The shrinking of the glaciers has affected not only the rivers and lakes but also the animals and birds. According to IPCC reports, climatic change is adversely affecting the glaciers and the trend will increase with the passage of time. The green house gases added by human activities are increasing the global temperature. Some glaciers are receding by 20 meters per year while few smaller ones have vanished or have come on the verge of extinction. The most of the rivers of South Asia like Ganga, Yamuna, Sindhu, Brahmaputra, etc. are fed by glaciers. In the absence of glaciers, these rivers will become seasonal rivers. This will affect lives of millions of people residing in their respective valleys/ plains, and have to face drought and flood frequently. In this research, the physical parameter of water has been studied in relation to the climate change, and their effects of glacier have been summed up. Over the past few decades, melting and retreat of the glaciers of the Himalayas have emerged as a major problem. In many Himalayan states, various types of efforts and research are being done to preserve the glaciers, to overcome the water crisis and climate change problem in future.
Effect of temperature on Chromatophores of freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium lamarrei (Crustacea-Decapoda)
Authors: Shukla Sanjive , Shukla Richa , Shukla Sandeep , Ahamad Sareef , Mishra Anand
Published: October 2017

Charomatophores are colour bearing cells, responsible for colouration and colour changes in animals specially in freshwater Crustaceans. As animal’s integument comes in direct contact with the environment therefore they may provide foremost information of the changes in surroundings. Freshwater prawns, M. lamarrei were subjected to low (200C ± 20C), normal (260C ± 20C) and high temperature (350C ± 20C) showed remarkable changes in colouration, chromatophore number and structure. Animals became dark coloured at low temperature while lighter in colouration at high temperature in comparison to the animals kept at normal temperature. Most of the chromatophores were in stellate and punctate stage in low and high temperature respectively in comparison to reticulate stage at normal temperature. Mechanism of colour change as well as importance of colour in marketing value of freshwater prawns has been discussed.
Aloe vera and its medicinal properties-scientific overview
Authors: Dixit Pallavi
Published: October 2017

Aloe vera has been used by mankind since long in folk medicines for therapeutic properties especially for skin. The Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote about the beneficial medicinal effects of Aloe vera, while references are also found throughout bible. Aloe vera is well known for its medicinal and cosmetic properties. It is used as medicines not only in India but also throughout the world. It contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharides and other bioactive compounds. Further researches are needed for its systematic cultivation, product formulations and to popularize its more beneficial effects among masses.
Colouration in fishes
Authors: Chandra Sudhish , Shukla Shashikant
Published: October 2017

A large number of teleostean fishes is brightly and brilliantly coloured. Colouration is due to presence of chromatophores containing various kinds of pigment granules in their skin and scales. Colouration in fishes provides them power of adjustment with surrounding and also enables them to survive. Various factors like temperature, light, diet, stimuli, nervous and hormonal changes affect functioning of chromatophores, leading to colour coordination and dispersion. Colour pattern in fishes is used for concealment camouflage, communication, warning and sexual recognition, besides having taxonomic importance.
Synthesis of technical protective textile
Authors: Kumar Devendra , Gupta Sakshi
Published: October 2017

Every type of clothing provide us protection to some extent. Our focus is not concern with clothes(fabrics) who protect us from winter, rain or heat but on the synthesis of protective textile, briefly describing the design of specialized fabric to provide protection from fire, chemicals, nuclear radiations, bullet impact etc. Extensive research is being done to develop the protective clothing for various regular and specialized civilian and military people. The global growth rates of technical textiles are about 4% per year, greater than the growth of home and apparel textiles, which are growing at a rate of 1% per year. The main target of the technical protective fabrics is to improve people safety in their work place. Technical protective fabrics are made up of different kind of fibers, because every blend contains different technical characteristics.
Middle Range Theory– Robert King Merton
Authors: Kumar Vijay
Published: October 2017

Sociology is the science of society. Social scientists today live at a time when physical science has achieved comparatively great scope and precision of theory and experiment, a great aggregate of tools of investigation. Perhaps sociology is not yet ready for its Einstein because it has not yet found its Kepler-to say nothing of its Newton, Laplace, Max Well or Plank. Talcott Parsons is the most important structural–functional theorist. He gave the grand theory. A grand theory is a broad conceptual scheme with systems of interrelated propositions that provide a general frame of reference for the study of social processes and institutions. Merton criticized to this type of theory. He gave middle range theory. Middle range theory is principally used in sociology to guide empirical inquiry. Parsons advocated the creation of grand overarching theories; Merton favoured more limited, middle range theories.
Bionics
Authors: Kohli Deepak
Published: October 2017

Bionics is the study and application of biological methods and natural systems using engineering systems and technology. This branch of science deals with assembling the body parts and structures by use of engineering, which can function as normal part. If accidently someone has lost limbs it can be replaced by artificial limbs. During war soldier may loss their limbs. The well designed artificial limbs may help them to become partly independent. By use of computer chip and sensors development of artificial eye, heart, kidney pancreas is in process which is very successful at experimental level. Now day’s robotic appendages are which can function as normal shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers, knee, ankle etc. are being made. This branch of science is with indefinite possibilities on which researches are going on.
Interference and optical coating
Authors: Awasthi D. K. , Chauhan Sarita
Published: October 2017

Sunlight is composed of several colours like- violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. These colours can be observed by passing sunlight through prism. When this monochromatic light reflected through soap bubble or oil film on water, several colours are observed. The basic principle in this process is interference of light waves. Where thin film multilayer optical coating can change the colours and intensities of the reflected and passing beams of light from particular chemical coating on lenses.
Bio-fertilizers: Demand of modern time and safe future
Authors: Singh Usha Rani
Published: October 2017

In modern agriculture, owing to heavy usage of chemical fertilizers and pesticides on the crops, sustainability of the agriculture systems collapsed and cost of cultivation soared at a high rate. Income of farmers stagnated and food security became a daunting challenge. Indiscriminate and imbalanced use of chemical fertilizers, especially urea, along with chemical pesticides and unavailability of organic manures has led to considerable reduction in soil health. Now a day, bio fertilizers have emerged as a highly potent alternative to chemical fertilizers due to their eco-friendly, easy to apply, non-toxic and cost effective nature. They also make nutrients that are naturally abundant in soil or atmosphere, usable for plants and act as supplements to agrochemicals. Bio-fertilizers1 being essential components of organic farming play vital role in maintaining long term soil fertility and sustainability by fixing atmospheric dinitrogen (N=N), mobilizing fixed macro and micro nutrients or convert insoluble Phosphorous in the soil into available forms to plants, there by increases their efficiency and availability.
The National Science Film Festival of India-A tool for learning science film making
Authors: Narwadiya Sachin C.
Published: October 2017

Films have been an effective medium of communication of the messages of science since many years. The impact of films can be marked well on the minds and thoughts of viewers. Now a days intervention of technology is increasing day by day and it has enhanced techniques of video conferencing and films on science. Moreover, online lectures have proved to be more useful to reach the students. Science based films are better collaboration of both science and art for learning. It requires only creative minds as well as scientific attitude since the language of films is different than that of books. Films are always capable to communicate its messages even in small dialogues along with attractive(catchy) titles. This audio-visual médium connects the viewers more than the text books. In “Vigyan Prasar” popular science film production was initiated(started) about two decades ago. To encourage making of science films in India, it came up with a “Science Film Festival” originally entitled “Rashtriya Vigyan Chalchitra Mela(RVCM)”. At present, it is celebrated every year in the name of National Science Film Festival(NSFF). A large number of films submitted by the National and International producers are classified in various categories and are shown to the viewers and members of jury on the screen during this festival and then decisión is taken by the members of jury regarding final list of films. The screening of films along with work shops provides an opportunity for learning and also provide a platform to delibrate on arising obstacles or difficulties on the way of making science-based films. This film festival event is always educational, entertaining and above all it encourages the scientific thinking among all the participants. In this study, an analysis has been presented rgarding those films which were included during film festival of 2015. At the same time, a comparative study has also been done between NSFF and other Indian Science Film Festivals as well as competitions.
An Ayurvedic herb to enhance the intellect and memory- Convolvulus pluricaulis
Authors: Singh Pramod Kumar , Tiwari Ajay Kumar , Ojha Sanjeev Kumar
Published: October 2017

Shankhpushpi is an indigenous and very significant herb that considered as a gift of nature in Ayurveda. It is a natural medicine which enhances the memory power and rejuvenates the nervous functions, besides, boosts mental development of children. Convolvulus pluricaulis is a perennial, wild herb commonly found on sandy or rocky grounds under xerophytic conditions in northern India, whose every part like flower, root, stem and leaves are used as medicine. It is used alone or is administered along with modern antiepileptic drugs. Little research has been published in the western medical literature regarding this plant. The plant is reported to be a prominent memory improving drug and reduce mental tension. Article includes systematic agricultural production techniques and its medicinal qualities.
Gandhi and Krishna-their love for nature
Authors: Singh Mahendra Pratap
Published: October 2017

Environmental pollution is the major problem of today's era. Various efforts are being made to reduce environmental pollution by the government, self-help organizations and other institutions but they are least effective. Now everyone is experiencing that it is not possible to get rid of environmental pollution without public participation. Swami Vivekananda had said that religion is the most suitable medium for connecting people with any movement. Shri Krishna is a symbol of the faith of the Indian people and Mahatma Gandhi is the founder of India's independence movement. In this article, the natural attachment to the environment protection of these mystics has been underlined. The views of these mystics for the modern society are the source of inspiration.
Chikungunya: causes, symptoms and prevention
Authors: Rani Archana , Gupta J. P.
Published: October 2017

Chikungunya is a worldwide prevalent viral disease, which spreads due to mosquito bite. At present, the terror of this disease is spreading in India like an epidemic. Usually it is not deadly but the joint pain caused by this can persist for months. The symptoms are fever, pain in joints and muscles, fatigue, vomiting, headache and red spots on skin. It can be prevented by keeping cleanliness and avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes.
Contribution of Aryabhatta in world Mathematics
Authors: Shukla Mahendra Kumar
Published: October 2017

Great mathematician Aryabhatta has immense contribution not only in mathematics but also in physics, astronomy and other fields. Aryabhatta has initiated to find a solution of quadratics equation, summation of series etc. He has written 108 shlokas in eight pages which play a vital role in mathematics even today.
Environmental pollution: types and conservation
Authors: Tripathi Ashutosh , Pal Ajay Kumar
Published: October 2017

Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that causes adverse change. One of the greatest problem that the world is facing today is that of environment pollution, increasing with every passing year and causing grave and irreparable damage to the earth. Environmental pollution consists of five basic types of pollutants namely air, water, soil, noise and light. The solution of pollution is dilution. Environmental pollution can be controlled by recycling, reusing, waste management, mitigating, preventing and by making compost. Environmental management using modern technology seems to be effective in pollution control.
Earth protection
Authors: Singh Rashmi
Published: October 2017

In the race to become a developed country, we are over utilizing as well as exploiting our natural resources, as a result we are facing problems like global warming, pollution, depletion of resources and so on. Now the time has come that we pay attention to these problems and protect life on earth, otherwise we will suffer serious consequences. Inter-generational equity and intra-generational equity are key aspects for sustainable development. For sustainable development, protection of environment is essential. Likewise, for protection of environment the adoption of policy of sustainable development is essential. At the 70th United Nations General Assembly session, sustainable development goals were adopted. In December 2015, at Paris there was a historical climate change agreement. Paris Agreement is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change [UNFCCC]. The Paris deal is the world’s first comprehensive climate agreement. India presented its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions [INDC] in October 2015. These are important steps towards protection of our beautiful earth.
Latest Science News
Authors: Kohli Deepak
Published: October 2017

The article embodies informations regarding latest scientific researches all over the world. World’s best heat resistant material, Sweet paper removing bacteria from water, micro microscope, odour of Neem and Aloe vera in fabric, world’s first solar road in France, a new star to be born in year 2022, selfi alert app will alert regarding suicidal selfie, costliest wax found in sea, wood from rice straw, formation of new age computers from D.N.A., tools get energy from ice cold wire, useful grass for flying in future, bionic leaf helpful in fertilizer production, cancer medicine from ‘Rampatri’, eyes of honey bee more sharper than expectation, vehicle will not collide with animals on road, bag shaped sea animals are ancient ancestors, blackhole emitting fuel, incurable diseases are treated with D.N.A. editing, testing of new medicine via 3D chip, robot will depute and sort, bandage will predict the healing of wound without opening it, etc. are the main topics covered in the aritcle. It fulfills the aim to provide latest knowledge about scientific world.
Obstructive vessels of limbs can be cured by Bypass Surgery
Authors: Pandey K. K.
Published: October 2017

Like heart, limbs do suffer from angina, if blood supply to them remains inadequate. The patient must consult a cardiovascular surgeon immediately since neglect of this problem may lead to the amputation of the affected limb. The present paper discusses the causes of and the treatment for the limb angina by using ‘Limb arterial bypass surgery’.
Twelve-Week 24/7 Ambulatory Artificial Pancreas With Weekly Adaptation of Insulin Delivery Settings: Effect on Hemoglobin A1c and Hypoglycemia
Authors: Dassau Eyal , Pinsker Jordan E. , Kudva Yogish C. , Brown Sue A. , Gondhalekar Ravi , Dalla Man Chiara , Patek Steve , Schiavon Michele , Dadlani Vikash , Dasanayake Isuru , Church Mei Mei , Carter Rickey E. , Bevier Wendy C. , Huyett Lauren M. , Hughes Jonathan , Anderson Stacey , Lv Dayu , Schertz Elaine , Emory Emma , McCrady-Spitzer Shelly K. , Jean Tyler , Bradley Paige K. , Hinshaw Ling , Laguna Sanz Alejandro J. , Basu Ananda , Kovatchev Boris , Cobelli Claudio , Doyle Francis J.
Published: October 2017

OBJECTIVE

Artificial pancreas (AP) systems are best positioned for optimal treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and are currently being tested in outpatient clinical trials. Our consortium developed and tested a novel adaptive AP in an outpatient, single-arm, uncontrolled multicenter clinical trial lasting 12 weeks.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Thirty adults with T1D completed a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)-augmented 1-week sensor-augmented pump (SAP) period. After the AP was started, basal insulin delivery settings used by the AP for initialization were adapted weekly, and carbohydrate ratios were adapted every 4 weeks by an algorithm running on a cloud-based server, with automatic data upload from devices. Adaptations were reviewed by expert study clinicians and patients. The primary end point was change in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Outcomes are reported adhering to consensus recommendations on reporting of AP trials.

RESULTS

Twenty-nine patients completed the trial. HbA1c, 7.0 ± 0.8% at the start of AP use, improved to 6.7 ± 0.6% after 12 weeks (−0.3, 95% CI −0.5 to −0.2, P < 0.001). Compared with the SAP run-in, CGM time spent in the hypoglycemic range improved during the day from 5.0 to 1.9% (−3.1, 95% CI −4.1 to −2.1, P < 0.001) and overnight from 4.1 to 1.1% (−3.1, 95% CI −4.2 to −1.9, P < 0.001). Whereas carbohydrate ratios were adapted to a larger extent initially with minimal changes thereafter, basal insulin was adapted throughout. Approximately 10% of adaptation recommendations were manually overridden. There were no protocol-related serious adverse events.

CONCLUSIONS

Use of our novel adaptive AP yielded significant reductions in HbA1c and hypoglycemia.
Pola Pembinaan Kemahasiswaan pada Jurusan Pendidikan Ekonomi Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Authors: Zukhri Anjuman , Irwansyah M. Rudi
Published: October 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pola pembinaan kemahasiswaan pada Jurusan Pendidikan Ekonomi Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik analsisi data dalam penelitian ini ditujukan untuk menyederhanakan data ke dalama bentuk yang lebih mudah dibaca dan diinterpretasikan. Sedangkan teknik analysis keabsahan data menggunakan metode ketekunan pengamatan, triangulasi data dan sumber serta diskusi teman sejawat. Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pola pengembangan kemahasiswaan jurusan pendidikan ekonomi dapat dikelompokkan ke dalam empat bidang kegiatan, meliputi pendidikan dan penalaran, minat dan bakat, kesejahteraan mahasiswa, dan pengabdian pada masyarakat
Pengaruh Kompetensi dan Independensi Pengawas Terhadap Kualitas Pengawasan Koperasi Serba Usaha di Kota Kupang
Authors: Dethan Novita T. , Dethan Minarni A.
Published: October 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji: 1) Pengaruh kompetensi pengawas terhadap kualitas pengawasan Koperasi Serba Usaha di Kota Kupang, 2) Pengaruh independensi pengawas terhadap kualitas pengawasan Koperasi Serba Usaha di Kota Kupang, 3) Pengaruh kompetensi dan independensi pengawas secara bersama-sama terhadap kualitas pengawasan Koperasi Serba Usaha di Kota Kupang. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah pengawas yang ada pada 99 Koperasi Serba Usaha di Kota Kupang yang terdaftar pada Dinas Koperasi dan UKM di Kota Kupang tahun 2016. Sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah pengawas yang pada 18 Koperasi Serba Usaha di Kota Kupang, dengan teknik purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan keusioner. Analisis yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa: 1) Kompetensi pengawas berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kualitas pengawasan pada koperasi serba usaha di Kota Kupang. 2) Independensi pengawas berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kualitas pengawasan pada Koperasi Serba Usaha di Kota Kupang. 3) Kompetensi dan Independensi secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap kualitas pengawasan Koperasi Serba Usaha di Kota Kupang sebesar 30,8%.
Pola Pembinaan Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan Untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Ekstra-Akademik Mahasiswa Jurusan Akuntansi Program S1
Authors: Julianto Putu , Marvilianti Dewi Putu Eka Dianita
Published: October 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pola pembinaan kemahasiswaan pada Jurusan Akuntansi program S1 Pendidikan Ganesha. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif.Teknik analsisi data dalam penelitian ini ditujukan untuk menyederhanakan data ke dalam bentuk yang lebih mudah dibaca dan diinterpretasikan.Sedangkan teknik analysis keabsahan data menggunakan metode ketekunan pengamatan, triangulasi data dan sumber serta diskusi Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah dalam bidang pembinaan kemahasiswaan, tentu sangat diperlukan adanya keseimbangan antara kegiatan akademik dengan kemahasiswaan. Kegiatan kemahasiswaan yang sedapat mungkin mendorong: a) berkembangnya kebebasan akademik, b) terciptanya suasana akademik yang mendorong proses penelitian, inovasi, kreativitas dan pemunculan ide-ide setiap individu, c) berkembangnya  sistem  nilai  moral,  tata  tertib  dan  operasi  standar lainnya yang memungkinkan terjadinya team building dan team spirit sehingga memungkinkan seseorang atau kelompok untuk produktif secara optimal
Pengembangan SOP Kemahasiswaan Dalam Rangka Peningkatan Keaktifan Berorganisasi Pada Mahasiswa Jurusan Akuntansi Program Diploma III
Authors: Ariani Mayasari Ni Made Dwi , Dwita Atmaja I Made
Published: October 2017

Mahasiswa sebagai “Agent of Change” mempunyai peran kunci dalam hal kemajuan kampus dan negara. Kegiatan yang bisa dilakukan untuk menunjang hal tersebut adalah dengan melakukan kegiatan berorganisasi dalam kehidupan kampus. Melihat hal tersebut dipandang perlu dibuat suatu standar dalam pelaksanaan kehidupan berorganisasi mahasiswa. Dalam penelitian ini penulis berhasil mengembangkan sembilan standar yang mengatur tentang instruksi yang harus dilaksanakan oleh para anggota organisasi. Dengan adanya Standar Operating Prosedur (SOP)diharapkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektifitas kegiatan kemahasiswaan yang dilaksanakan oleh lembaga kemahasiswaan di universitas. Instruksi kerja yang terstandarisasi akan  semua kegiatan mahasiswa akan dapat dilakukan secara konsisten oleh siapapun yang sedang bertugas melakukan kegiatan tersebut.
Pelatihan Dan Pendampingan Penyusunan Anggaran Pendapatan Dan Belanja Serta Laporan Keuangan Desa Untuk Pertanggungjawaban Dan Pelaporan Perangkat Desa Pada Desa Di Kecamatan Busungbiu
Authors: Erni Sulindawati Ni Luh Gede , Pertama Yudantara I Gede Agus , Purnamawati I Gusti Ayu
Published: October 2017

Kegiatan ini dilatarbelakangi ditemukannya permasalahan Desa  di  Kecamatan Busungbiu, dimana permasalahan mereka antara lain  (1) belum  mampu menyusun anggaran pendapatan dan belanja desa; (2) belum mampu menyusun laporan  keuangan  desa  untuk pertanggungjawaban dan pelaporan perangkat desa. Berdasarkan permasalahan  tersebut metode kegiatan P2M ini dalam bentuk pelatihan  dan pendampingan pelaksanaan penyusunan anggaran penerimaan dan belanja desa serta penyusunan laporan  keuangan desa untuk pertanggungjawaban dan pelaporan perangkat desa di   Kecamatan  Busungbiu. Untuk dapat melaksanakan kegiatan ini dengan baik dan terarah maka metode kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah dirancang dengan sistematis dalam beberapa tahapan yaitu tahap persiapan, tahap implementasi dan tahap monitoirng dan tahap evaluasi dilakukan untuk mengetahui kebermanfaatan dari kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan. Dari evaluasi yang dilakukan diperoleh skor  sebesar 85.40% yang dapat diartikan bahwa  peserta  mengikuti pelatihan dan pendampingan   pelaksanaan penyusunan anggaran pendapatan dan belanja desa serta penyusunan laporan keuangan  desa dengan  kreteria baik
Pelatihan dan Peningkatan Kompetensi Balawista Buleleng Sebagai Penunjang Wisata Pantai di Desa Sangsit
Authors: Trianasari Nana , Henny Andayani Ni Luh , Putra Nugraha I Gede
Published: October 2017

Makalah ini menyajikan hasil kegiatan pelatihan dan peningkatan tim Balawista Buleleng yang diselenggarakan dalam rangka pengabdian kepada masyarakat, Jurusan Perhotelan Diploma 3, Fakultas Ekonomi, Undiksha. Kegiatan didahului dengan analis situasi yang bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi masalah-masalah yang terjadi di masyarakat. Sangsit dipilih sebagai lokasi pengabdian dikarenakan 1) kegiatan wisata pantai yang digemari masyarakat sekitar, dan 2)adanya gejala sosial di mana masyarakat khususnya remaja rentan terhadap pengaruh perilaku-perilaku berkaitan dengan obat terlarang dan kehidupan seks bebas. Balawista merupakan unit penyelamat pantai yang berperan penting dalam menjaga keamanan dan keselamatan pengunjung pantai. Selain itu, unit ini membantu memberikan inspirasi bagi masyarakat dan mengalihkan fenomena sosial terkait perilaku buruk dengan kegiatan penyelamatan yang positif. Kegiatan pelatihan dilakukan untuk meningkatkan tim balawista dalam melaksanakan tugasnya. Metode kegiatan meliputi pelatihan fisik, pendampingan tata kelola kantor, dan pelatihan Bahasa Inggris. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan kompetensi tim di ketiga bidang tersebut. Hal menarik dan sesuai dengan yang diharapkan, terdapar sejumlah pemuda-pemudi local yang ingin bergabung ke dalam tim Balawista dan yang ingin ikut berpartisipasi dalam kelas Bahasa Inggris.
Kajian Hukum Lingkungan Dalam Pengelolaan Pondok Wisata Pada Kawasan Sempadan Pantai Di Desa Dencarik Dalam Perspektif Hubungan Mutual Antara Stakeholders
Authors: Sari Adnyani Ni Ketut
Published: October 2017

Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian yuridis empiris dengan menggunakan bahan penelitian yang terdiri dari data primer dan data sekunder. Pengumpulan data primer diperoleh melalui proses observasi dan wawancara langsung dengan responden dan narasumber berdasarkan pedoman wawancara yang telah disiapkan peneliti sebelum penelitian dilaksanakan. Data sekunder diperoleh melalui hasil studi kepustakaan/studi dokumen pada beberapa literatur yang relevan dengan topik penelitian. Adapun metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah (1) metode observasi, (2) metode wawancara, (3) metode pencatatan dokumen dan (4) metode kepustakaan.  Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa, (1) Pembangunan pondok wisata di Desa Dencarik disebabkan karena perkembangan kegiatan pariwisata di Kabupaten Buleleng yang meningkat mengakibatkan harus tersedianya akomodasi pariwisata yang memadai di Kabupaten Buleleng. (2) Tatalaksana penetapan izin pembangunan pondok wisata di Desa Dencarik yang lebih mengutamakan faktor kemanfaatan ekonomi daripada faktor kepastian hukum, telah menimbulkan terjadinya 2 (dua) bentuk pelanggaran.
Pengembangan Strategi Organisasi Kemahasiswaan Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Authors: Agus Jana Susila Gede Putu , Suarmanayasa I Nengah
Published: October 2017

Mahasiswa merupakan insan yang memiliki berbagai dimensi yaitu sebagai bagian dari sivitas akademika dan bagian dari generasi muda yang terlatih sebagai pelaku sejarah yang ikut berperan dan menentukan sejarah perkembangan bangsa Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: 1) Mengembangkan kegiatan kemahasiswaan sesuai dengan visi dan misi pendidikan tinggi. 2) Mengembangkan penalaran dan keilmuan; penelusuran bakat, minat, dan kemampuan; kesejahteraan; kepedulian sosial; dan kegiatan penunjang, berlandaskan pada kaidah akademis, moral, dan etika ilmu pengetahuan serta kepentingan masyarakat. 3) Mengembangkan dan meningkatkan kualitas program dan sarana penunjangnya. Pembinaan dan pengembangan kemahasiswaan Fakultas Ekonomi tahun 2017 mengacu kepada Rencana Strategis (Renstra) dan kebijakan kemahasiswaan Undiksha tahun 2015–2019, serta program kemahasiswaan Fakultas Ekonomi tahun 2017. Strategi dasar pengembangan kemahasiswaan Fakultas Ekonomi berasas edukasi dan partisipasi dengan arah menciptakan keunggulan dan kemandirian mahasiswa dalam berorganisasi untuk mendorong keberhasilan studi. Sasaran pengembangan kegiatan kemahasiswaan Fakultas Ekonomi tahun 2017 yakni terbentuknya kepribadian mahasiswa FE Undiksha sebagai insan cita yang memiliki ciri-ciri: beriman dan bertaqwa kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa; tangguh, unggul dan mandiri; memiliki tingkat kedewasaan yang serasi dengan norma yang berlaku; berdaya juang, berdedikasi danmemilki jiwa kepeloporan yang tinggi; berfisik dan bermental yang prima; peka, peduli dan kritis terhadap perubahan lingkungan.
PKM Perajin Tedung Desa Mengwi Di Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Authors: Kusumawijaya Ida Ketut
Published: October 2017

Tujuan pelaksanaan PKM ini adalah metode pengelolaan usaha kerajinan Tedung Desa Mengwi, Kecamatan Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung. Target khusus yang ingin dicapai adalah menjadikan usaha kerajinan Tedung Desa Mengwi sebagai penggerak ekonomi masyarakat harus dilandasi komitmen dan koordinasi yang baik diantara pengelola, akademisi dan masyarakat setempat dengan menerapkan strategi agresif yang berbasis pada ekonomi kemitraan. Pengembangan usaha kerajinan Tedung Desa Mengwi dilakukan dengan cara memberikan dukungan positif dan nyata terhadap aspek produksi, kompetensi kualitas pengembangan sumber daya manusia, khususnya jiwa kewirausahaan, teknologi informasi, akses pendanaan serta pemasaran, khususnya perluasan pasar yang merupakan indikator keberhasilan membangun iklim usaha. Usaha kerajinan Tedung Desa Mengwi diharapkan akan memberikan peran penting dalam menciptakan peluang kerja, kesejahteraan, dan peningkatan standar hidup masyarakat setempat. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah dengan memberikan pendampingan, pendidikan masyarakat, penyuluhan, konsultasi, pelatihan, dan simulasi ipteks mengenai manajemen produksi, pemasaran, keuangan, dan sumber daya manusia usaha kerajinan Tedung Desa Mengwi, Kecamatan Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung.
Aplicação do Desdobramento da Função Qualidade (QFD) na definição e priorização de requisitos de projeto para o desenvolvimento de jogos digitais para os idosos
Authors: Pillon Carolina Bravo , Da Silva Régio Pierre , De Almeida Carla Skilhan
Published: October 2017

O aumento da população senescente no Brasil e no mundo implica ações específicas para satisfazer às necessidades e preferências do público idoso. Nesse contexto, novas tecnologias de intervenção baseadas nos jogos digitais têm sido utilizadas para promover a prática de atividade física com o propósito de prevenir o declínio funcional em idosos. Entretanto, torna-se necessário desenvolver produtos interativos que levem em consideração as exigências e aspirações desse grupo de usuários. Objetivo: demonstrar a aplicação do Desdobramento da Função Qualidade (QFD) na definição e priorização de requisitos de projeto para o desenvolvimento de jogos digitais para os idosos. Metodologia: foi realizado um estudo de caso com três idosos frequentadores do projeto de extensão do Centro de Estudos de Lazer e Atividade Física do Idoso (Celari) da Escola de Educação Física (ESEF) da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Os procedimentos para a realização da pesquisa foram: estratégia de divulgação, seleção dos participantes e distribuição aleatória dos grupos, coleta de dados (pré-teste) e Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido (TCLE), realização da intervenção e coleta de dados (pós-teste) e análise dos dados. Resultados: a utilização do método QFD possibilitou: i. obtenção de um conjunto de requisitos de usuário; ii. obtenção de um conjunto priorizado de requisitos de projeto; iii. análise das relações de conflito entre os requisitos técnicos do projeto; iv. análise dos produtos concorrentes. Conclusões: os achados dessa pesquisa podem, eventualmente, contribuir para orientar o desenvolvimento de um jogo digital utilizando a interface natural para o público de usuários idosos.
Ecodesign Aplicado ao Mercado Náutico Brasileiro
Authors: Schmidt Marco Aurélio Vieira , Santos Adriane Shibata
Published: October 2017

O presente artigo é o resultado de pesquisa do Mestrado [omitido para revisão cega] que abordou o desenvolvimento de um sistema de plataforma modular para embarcações de 16 pés, fundamentado pelos princípios do ecodesign. A demanda do mercado náutico brasileiro oscila ao longo do ano, por interferências econômicas, climáticas, concorrência direta e indireta. Um dos problemas está na segmentação dos tipos de embarcação para aplicação e uso, que exige características específicas de acordo com a necessidade do potencial de mercado, como por exemplo, embarcações destinadas para pesca amadora, esportes náuticos e para o lazer. Deste modo, o objetivo geral desta pesquisa visou o desenvolvimento de um sistema de plataforma de produto, dotado de módulos intercambiáveis. A metodologia aplicada foi baseada no Projeto Integrado de Produtos sugerido por Back et. al. (2008) e pelo Projeto de Produtos Sustentáveis, apresentado por Manzini (2008), com o objetivo de criar uma solução de produto integrado aos critérios de preservação do meio ambiente. Como resultado, o sistema modular desenvolvido converte a embarcação em três produtos distintos para atuar no segmento de esportes náuticos, pesca amadora e lazer, além da criação de acessórios que convertem o produto de categoria, gerando novas possibilidades de personalização para o usuário. Com foco em eficiência operacional, a solução foi projetada para ganho de produtividade, redução do desperdício e aumento da qualidade durante a manufatura, além de considerar questões ambientais e apresentar diferencial competitivo, uma vez que a proposta prevê um ciclo de vida otimizado ao produto.
Design, biônica e novos paradigmas: uso de tecnologias 3D para análise e caracterização aplicadas em anatomia vegetal
Authors: Palombini Felipe Luis , Kindlein Júnior Wilson , Silva Fábio Pinto , Mariath Jorge Ernesto de Araujo
Published: October 2017

A metodologia da biônica parte da observação em diferentes escalas de materiais naturais e a consequente caracterização e aplicação dos ensinamentos da natureza em projetos de design e engenharia. Dentre os materiais naturais com propriedades mecânicas interessantes, encontra-se o bambu, pertencente ao grupo das gramíneas lenhosas, e caracterizado pela grande razão resistência por densidade. Dentre as características que conferem a resistência da planta encontra-se sua microestrutura, formada por feixes fibrosos longitudinais que envolvem elementos condutores ao longo do caule. A anatomia vegetal diz respeito ao estudo da microestrutura de plantas, onde são utilizados métodos clássicos de secionamento em amostras para observação microscópica dos tecidos e células constituintes. O designer deve estar na vanguarda de tecnologias para colaborar com o desenvolvimento de novas técnicas e aplicá-las na criação de novos produtos. Com o avanço das tecnologias 3D, novas técnicas de observação têm surgido para estudo de materiais, como a Microtomografia Computadorizada de Raios X (μCT) e a Modelagem por Deposição de Material Fundido (FDM). Nesse sentido, este trabalho apresenta os fundamentos básicos das técnicas de μCT e FDM, visando à caracterização da microestrutura interna do bambu. As técnicas são descritas e utilizadas para observação da microestrutura da planta, incluindo secionamento 3D do modelo virtual da amostra, obtido pelas imagens da μCT, e na representação das células constituintes. Por fim, o estudo apresenta o desenvolvimento de dois modelos físicos, impressos em FDM em escala 25:1, das regiões correspondentes aos feixes de fibras e aos elementos condutores. Os resultados permitiram visualizar em 3D a microestrutura da planta, auxiliando na compreensão de sua resistência, para aplicações em biônica. O estudo também apresentou a possibilidade de unir técnicas de μCT e FDM na geração de modelos virtuais e físicos para a observação aplicada à anatomia vegetal.
Design da informação: desenvolvimento de aplicativo web para área de energia eólica
Authors: Pires Julio Cesar , Oliveira Branca Freitas de
Published: October 2017

Fontes renováveis de energia representam, atualmente, soluções viáveis economicamente e amigáveis ecologicamente. Energia eólica pode ser convertida através de turbina de pequeno porte, inclusive em edificações residenciais e pequenos comércios, configurando a chamada “geração distribuída”. Alguns benefícios de gerar a própria energia elétrica ainda não são conhecidos pela maioria das pessoas. No Brasil, o fato de receber créditos de energia ao gerar quantidade maior do que o consumo próprio, por exemplo, não é difundido adequadamente pelas concessionárias de energia, muito menos pelos órgãos reguladores. Este problema pode ser minimizado à medida que informações referentes a este tema sejam compartilhadas. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho apresenta um método para desenvolvimento de sistema de informação para área de energia eólica. O referido sistema está na forma de página de internet para acesso livre, disponível online e gratuitamente. O método aplicado no desenvolvimento do sistema é caracterizado por realizar conexões solucionadoras, ou seja, um conjunto de informações acerca do problema, captados a partir da organização de um mapa, e um modelo onde constam elementos de ação que realizarão as conexões. A partir da metodologia proposta, o sistema foi implementado e disponibilizado ao público em geral. O sistema conta com um aplicativo de simulação de geração de energia com turbina eólica de pequeno porte. O aplicativo de simulação está dividido em sete seções onde o usuário poderá saber, por exemplo, quais as dimensões de uma turbina eólica para suprir toda sua demanda por energia elétrica. Além disso, o aplicativo informa características de quatro tipos de turbinas comerciais, o valor de investimento no equipamento, o tempo de retorno deste investimento e o quanto de CO2 – gás do efeito estufa, nocivo ao ambiente, o usuário deixa de emitir ao usar o sistema de geração simulado. O sistema de informação proposto está sendo avaliado com o uso de duas ferramentas: Google Analytics para se obter informações de acessos ao sistema e Google Formulário, que possibilitou a obtenção de respostas relacionadas ao uso geral do sistema. Em relação aos dados de acesso ao sistema, foram obtidas 650 simulações em 84 dias monitorados. Os acessos se deram em 18 países, sendo 114 cidades envolvidas. Considera-se o número de simulações expressivo em relação ao tempo de monitoramento do sistema.
O conhecimento e o ponto de vista de 52 empresas brasileiras a respeito da rotulagem ambiental de produtos
Authors: Gomes Nivaldo Simões , Casagrande Junior Eloy Fassi
Published: October 2017

As mudanças nos padrões de consumo, frente aos impactos ambientais, têm levado as empresas a aumentar sua preocupação e implementar mudanças no seu processo produtivo. Uma das formas de comunicar essas mudanças aos consumidores é por meio da adoção de selos verdes. Entretanto, devido ao diferencial comercial do produto com selo, surgem diversos selos auto-declarados, apresentados por empresas que, muitas vezes, não passam por uma de avaliação criteriosa dos seus processos ou produtos. Este tipo aplicação de selo sem um aval externo à empresa pode confundir o consumidor, além de diminuir a confiança deste nas informações disponibilizadas. Esta pesquisa objetivou apresentar o ponto de vista e o conhecimento de empresas - com base na resposta de seus representantes - no que diz respeito aos selos verdes. Neste sentido, foi desenvolvido um questionário de base online, enviado a 143 fabricantes - que se declaram verdes -, dos quais foram obtidos 52 retornos. As respostas obtidas demonstram que as empresas estão buscando adaptar-se a essa nova demanda por produtos com menor impacto ambiental. Porém a adoção de selos, avaliados por instituições independentes, ainda é muito pouca, e isto pode ser resultado de um possível desconhecimento dos programas existentes, ou do alto investimento requerido para submissão à rotulagem.