bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisiting the digital divide(s): Technology-enhanced English language practices at a university in Pakistan
Authors: Rashid Shaista , Cunningham Una , Watson Kevin , Howard Jocelyn
Published: August 2018

With the rapid penetration of technology in the lives of students, it has become important for educators to look for opportunities to enhance students' engagement and achievement by integrating technology in education. However, deciding which technologies should be included is a big challenge for higher education institutes, particularly in developing countries with limited financial resources, such as Pakistan. As students' non-educational use of technologies shapes their academic use of technology and learning process (Swanson & Walker, 2015), integrating students' preferred technologies can help fulfil their educational needs and expectations. This paper investigates the digital practices of undergraduate students in a public university in Pakistan and examines the impact of gender, study major and medium of education on the use of digital devices by students. The data is drawn from 316 responses to an online survey, administered online. The results of the study reveal that although a substantial proportion of the students had access to digital tools such as smartphones and computers, there was limited use of them for educational purposes. The technology most extensively accessed by undergraduate students for this purpose was mobile phones. Use of university-provided computers and bringing their own computers/laptops to campus were much less popular choices. Further, most students were not sufficiently comfortable with their digital skills to use their devices for educational purposes, although many were interested in getting training in how they could do this.
Enhancing Online Language Learning Task Engagement through Social Interaction
Authors: Tran Phuong
Published: August 2018

Encouraging learners to engage in learning activities outside of formal class time is an ongoing challenge for language teachers. It has been argued that the social aspect of technologies can used as a support for learning, but how to achieve this remains a challenge. There is evidence that from a theoretical perspective, social networking appears to provide many of the conditions necessary for supporting learning, and there is an increasing number of studies that have started to explore the potential of social networking in language learning contexts. Results thus far have been rather mixed, where learners tend to show positive attitudes but limited interaction. The purpose of the current study is to examine how social networking is used by teachers and learners as a support for supplementary out-of-class vocabulary learning through Quizlet. Learner engagement was investigated in two consecutive semesters using the same two intact classes in each semester (N=48), the first semester where learners were given support in class, and the second semester where learners were provided with support by the teacher using LINE. Learner engagement in the Quizlet activities across the two semesters were investigated, as well as the logs of all interactions in the class LINE group and the individual interactions with the teacher. The results are discussed in terms of how social networking may be used as a support tool in terms of a community discussion tool, a teacher-to-student reporting tool, and student-to-teacher reporting tool.
PENERAPAN SIX SIGMA PADA PENGENDALIAN KUALITAS PROSES PRODUKSI GOOD DAY CAPPUCINNO
Authors: Deviyanti I.G.A Sri , Supriadi Iman
Published: August 2018

Penelitian ini menggambarkan bagaimana aplikasi metode Six Sigma digunakan untuk melakukan perbaikan kualitas pada perusahaan manufaktur yang memproduksi produk Good day Cappucinno. Pendekatan DMAIC dipakai untuk menganalisa dan melakukan perbaikan produk Good day Cappucinno karena tingginya variabilitas dan cacat dibanding produk lain. Perbaikan kualitas di fokuskan pada proses yang mempengaruhi terjadinya cacat yaitu pada sub proses mixing dan packing. Penentuan proyek Six Sigma didasarkan atas proses dan jenis cacat pada setiap sub proses. Pendekatan FMEA mampu memberi rekomendasi perbaikan kualitas. Evaluasi dari hasil perbaikan penting untuk dilakukan karena beberapa implementasi perbaikan kualitas tidak berjalan sesuai dengan rencana. Pelaksanaan perbaikan kualitas dengan Six Sigma perlu dilakukan secara serentak dan dilakukan penggambaran dan pendefinisian yang sistematis dan keseluruhan agar pemetaan permasalahan kualitas dapat terlihat secara menyuluruh.Usaha ini akan sangat membantu perusahaan didalam membentuk tim-tim Six Sigma di keseluruhan department dan line produksi. Adanya usaha ini akan menyebabkan lingkungan kerja akan semakin kondusif dan budaya “peduli kualitas” akan mudah terbentuk di perusahaan. Dalam perbaikan Good day Cappucinno di PT Santos Jaya Abadi menunjukkan bahwa tidak semua rencana perbaikan mampu menurunkan DPMO atau meningkatkan nilai Sigmanya mungkin karena pelaksanaan perbaikan di lapangan tidak berjalan dengan baik atau kurang efektif. Oleh karena itu penting bagi perusahaan melakukan evaluasi secara berkala untuk memastikan langkah pelaksanaan perbaikan dilapangan benar-benar berjalan dengan baik dan mengikuti prosedur yang telah direncanakan.
APLIKASI TEORI HIMPUNAN FUZZY DALAM PENENTUAN UKURAN PEMESANAN YANG EKONOMIS
Authors: Dahdah Said Salim
Published: August 2018

Dalam dunia nyata, ketidakpastian banyak meliputi hal-hal yang berkaitan dengan proses pengambilankeputusan. Termasuk pengambilan keputusan dalam penentuan ukuran pemesanan yang ekonomis.Ketidak pastian permintaan yang sering terjadi dalam pengambilan keputusan ukuran pemesanan yangekonomis. Ketidakpastian yang dinyatakan dalam linguistik sangat tepat jika didekati dengan bentuk fuzzy. Penentuan ukuran pemesanan yang ekonomis dalam keadaan fuzzy diselesai menggunakan aturan aritmaika fuzzy akan menghasilkan himpunan fungsi keanggotaan ukuran pemesanan dan biaya persediaan. Dengan menggunakan metode centroid untuk proses deffuzzifikasi dihasilkan ukuran pemesanan yang optimal dengan biaya persediaan yang minimal. Dalam keadaan variabel permintaan konstan didapat ukuran pemesanan yang ekonomis sebesar 300 unit dengan biaya persediaan sebesar Rp. 150.000,-. Jika variabel permintaan dalam keadaan fuzzy dengan bentuk segitiga simetris didapat ukuran pemesanan sebesar 298 unit dan biaya persediaan sebesar Rp. 150.366,- Dan peningkatan dan akan mempengaruhi penentuan ukuran pemesanan yang ekonomis dan biaya persediaan.
WEB SİTESİ İÇERİĞİNİN E-PERAKENDECİLİĞİN KULLANICI KABULÜNE ETKİSİ
Authors: ÇELİK Zübeyir , ERDEM Şakir
Published: August 2018

Günümüz dijital dünyasında web siteler, tüketiciler için hayatın bir sağlayıcısı firmalar için yapılan işlerin özüdürler. Kaliteli web sitesi içeriklerinin, çevrimiçi alışveriş tercihleri ve diğer taraftan yapılan işlerin başarısına önemli etkileri olmaktadır. Bu çerçevede bu çalışmada web sitesi içeriğinin e-perakendeciliğin kullanıcı kabulüne etkisi araştırılmaktadır. Araştırma sonunda,  web sitesi içeriği unsurlarından duygusal çekiciliğin ve amaca uygun bilginin web sitesi kullanımına yönelik tutum üzerinde olumlu anlamlı etkisinin olduğuna ancak görsel çekiciliğin etkisinin olmadığına diğer taraftan, kullanıma yönelik tutumun web sitesi kullanımı için davranışsal niyet üzerinde olumlu anlamlı etkisinin olduğuna işaret eden sonuçlara ulaşılmıştır. Dolayısıyla, kaliteli web sitesi içeriklerinin tasarımında duygusal çekicilik ve amaca uygun bilgi, uygulamacılar için önemli web sitesi içeriği unsurlarıdır.
?PAY WHAT YOU WANT PRICING STRATEGY? AS A NEW SALES PROMOTION METHOD - AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON FOOD AND BEVERAGE BUSINESSES
Authors: ÇINAR Dilaysu , KIRÇOVA İbrahim
Published: August 2018

In this study, it has been tried to determine whether the ?Pay What You Want (PWYW) Pricing? strategy can be used as a new sales promotion method. In this direction, average payment voluntariness of consumers towards the promotional product sold at PWYW pricing have tried to determine. The study also has been attempted to obtain information about what may be the elements determining the payment voluntariness of the consumers and what will be the consumers? attitude towards the firm that applies the PWYW pricing method and promotion used with PWYW. As a result of the study, it has been determined that consumers may have more payment voluntariness to the promotional product if the company is not aim to make a profit. Additionally, it has been observed that as the level of knowledge about the reference price and as the level of satisfaction, altruism, income and fairness increases, the payment voluntariness of consumers increases. Finally, it has reached that the participants can be in a positive attitude towards the promotion and company applying this method.
KARİZMATİK LİDERİN İŞGÖREN MOTİVASYONUNA ETKİSİ: MADENCİLİK SEKTÖRÜNDE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: ÇİNAR Binnaz , AKGÜL Görkem , KORKMAZ Erdoğan
Published: August 2018

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, karizmatik liderin çalışan motivasyonu üzerinde bir etkisinin var olup olmadığının incelenmesidir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, literatürdeki diğer çalışmalar ışığında, ilgili değişkenleri içeren bir model geliştirilmiştir. Bu araştırmada karizmatik liderliğin ele alınmasının sebebi, bu kavramının günümüzde oldukça popüler hale gelmiş olmasıdır. Literatürdeki diğer çalışmalarda, karizmatik liderlik olgusunun işletmelerde her geçen gün daha çok önemli bir hale geldiği ortaya konulmaktadır. Çalışmanın veri setini, Balıkesir?in Bandırma ilçesinde madencilik sektöründe çalışan kişilerle yüzyüze anket yöntemi ile toplanan veriler oluşturmaktadır. Analizler, bir istatistik programı kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, karizmatik liderliğin çalışan motivasyonu üzerindeki etkisi diğer çalışmalarla karşılaştırmalı olarak açıklanmaktadır.
Impact of ankle arthrodesis on quality of life
Authors: Da Silva Fernando Cancella , Benevides Wilel de Almeida , Silva Thiago Alexandre Alves da , Monteiro Luciana Silveira , Benevides Pedro Costa
Published: August 2018

Objective: To evaluate the quality of life of patients undergoing ankle arthrodesis through functional scores such as the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scale adapted for the Portuguese language and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out between January 2005 and December 2016, with 26 patients undergoing anklearthrodesis. Two quality of life assessment questionnaires were applied: the AOFAS in the pre- and postoperative period and the SF-36 in the postoperative period. Descriptive and analytical statistical analyses were performed using SPSS, version 23. Results: The main findings are related to the correlations of functional capacity (p=0.002; R²=0.42), limitation due to physical aspects (p=0.05; R²=0.19) and pain (p=0.006; R²=0.35) with age as the predictor and the correlation between preoperative AOFAS scores (p=0.03; R²=0.27) and the aetiology of arthrodesis as the predictor. Conclusion: Ankle arthrodesis is a procedure capable of improving the quality of life of the patient as a whole, including the physical, social, emotional and mental health aspects, rather than pain alone, which has been the main objective of the procedure until the present moment. Level of Evidence II; Prognostic Studies.
Increased intermetatarsal angle of the proximal fragment after modified scarf osteotomy
Authors: Prudente Henrique Maciel , Baumfeld Daniel Soares , Baumfeld Tiago Soares , Macedo Benjamin Dutra , Nery Caio Augusto de Souza
Published: August 2018

Objective: Hypermobility of the first ray can explain the correlation between the instability of this joint and the progression and recurrence of hallux valgus. The modified Scarf osteotomy allows rotation of the distal fragment, in addition to medial traction of the proximal fragment. We believe that if the deformity is corrected by maximizing the instability of the metatarsal-cuneiform joint so that medial inclination of the first metatarsal is no longer possible, then the risk of recurrence in the long term may be lower. Methods: The pre- and postoperative radiographs of 32 modified Scarf osteotomy cases were analysed. We compared already established angles for the radiographic analysis of the deformity, in addition to the creation of two new parameters for the evaluation of the varisation capacity of the osteotomy proximal stump. Results: There was correction of hallux valgus and the intermetatarsal angle, in addition to correction of the first metatarsal head in relation to the sesamoids. We found an increase of the medial inclination of the osteotomy proximal fragment, measured using the parameters proposed by the authors. Conclusion: The modified Scarf osteotomy corrects the conventional hallux valgus parameters, is able to increase the varisation of the proximal fragment of the first metatarsal, and may lead to greater instability in the first metatarsal-cuneiform joint, which, in our opinion, would lead to less chance of recurrence in the medium and long term. Level of Evidence IV; Diagnostic Studies.
Emojis: Insights, Affordances and Possibilities for Psychological Science
Authors: Kaye Linda Katherine , Malone Stephanie Ann , Wall Helen Joanne
Published: August 2018

We live in a digital society that provides a range of opportunities for virtual interaction. Consequently, emojis have become popular for clarifying online communication. This presents an exciting opportunity for psychologists as these prolific online behaviours can be used to help reveal something unique about contemporary human behaviour.
Psychosocial impacts of engaging in Second Life for individuals with physical disabilities
Authors: Kleban Camilla , Kaye Linda Katherine
Published: August 2018

The psychological experiences associated with engagement in virtual worlds have been well documented in the existing literature. The current study aimed to explore the motivations, experiences and psychosocial impacts of engaging in the virtual world “Second Life”. This aimed to extend previous findings by specifically exploring the phenomenological experiences within a sample of individuals with physical disabilities. This was achieved by conducting in-world interviews with five participants, comprising a range of physical disabilities. Through thematic analysis of the interviews transcripts, a number of themes were identified. Quality of life, self-esteem and recreational therapy were identified as positive psychological outcomes of engagement in Second Life. These were found to occur through a number of processes such as self-discovery, relaxation, and perception of in-world equality. Further, the social and environmental opportunities emerged as key motivations for engagement in Second Life. These findings extend the current literature by providing evidence for the way in which Second Life provides important leisure opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities, and the way in which these experiences are associated with positive psychological outcomes. The implications of these findings highlight the clinical relevance of such platforms for this particular population of individuals.
ANALISIS DAN PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI KIRIMAN BARANG KORPORAT POS INDONESIA
Authors: NIRWAN SAEPUDIN
Published: August 2018

Pos Indonesia memiliki visi 2009 - 2010 sebagai perusahaan yang menjadi tulang punggung Indonesia dalam penyelenggaraan Integrated mail, Logistic and financial services infrastructure, seiring dengan hal itu, Pos Indonesia memiliki misi sebagai penyedia solusi handal dalam mail, logistik dan jasa keuangan dengan menggunakan jejaring bisnis dan infrastruktur terluas dan terpadu serta mengembangkan hubungan kolaboratif. Saat ini, Pos Indonesia memiliki titik layanan permanen kurang lebih terdiri dari 4.828 dengan jumlah titik distribusi sekitar 39.434 titik diseluruh Indonesia. Dengan fasilitas yang dimiliki, Pos Indonesia mewujudkan diri sebagai perusahaan backbone logistik nasional sehingga dapat membantu dan mendukung aktifitas total logistik secara nasional. Hal ini dapat dilakukan dengan memberikan dukungan pada perusahan-perusahaan berbasis e-Bisnis yang membutuhkan unsur-unsur logistik dalam proses bisnisnya, sehingga perusahaan tersebut dapat berkonsentrasi pada bisnis utamanya saja. Solusi terintegrasi ini ditawarkan kepada perusahaan pelanggan yang berbasis e-Bisnis, terkait dengan kebutuhan logistik melalui layanan warehousing, transportasi dan freight forwarding dengan berbasis kepada Supply Chain Management. Salah satu layanan yang disediakan oleh Pos Indonesia adalah distribusi kiriman barang korporat (Coroporate Customer) Telkomsel, mulai dari paket kartu perdana Simpati, Kartu As, Kartu Halo Voucher dan Kartu Ganti, aksesoris handphone dan iPhone 3G. Dalam kerja sama ini Pos Indonesia memiliki kewajiban untuk melakukan distribusi barang-barang tersebut dimulai dari warehouse utama Telkomsel yang selanjutnya ditangani pendistribusiannya oleh Pos Indonesia Jakarta Fatahillah dengan tujuan akhir grapari Telkomsel yang berada di beberapa daerah. Pengelolaan kiriman saat ini, Pos Indonesia menggunakan Aplikasi Kiriman Retail untuk menangani pengelolaan kiriman, dan Aplikasi Terpadu Kiriman Pos untuk mengkonfirmasi kiriman dari kantor pos cabang (KPC)/KPRK ke Pusat berupa pengiriman data advis dari pengiriman paket-paket Telkomsel tersebut, kedua aplikasi ini berbasis desktop.Dalam artikel ini dibahas tentang analisis terhadap kebutuhan sistem sesuai dengan dengan kebutuhan nyata dan keterpaduannya dengan sistem yang ada, yang selanjutnya dirancang sebuah sistem baru yang mencakup kebutuhan integrasi sistem antara jaringan Pos Indonesia dengan Telkomsel, namun lebih luas perancangan juga dapat diterapkan bagian setiap perusahaan yang akan menjadi mitra. Kebutuhan utama adalah bagaimana melakukan otomasi dan akuisisi data yang baik untuk mencapai kecepatan, ketepatan proses logistik, menunjang kualitas dan kinerja, sehingga PT Pos Indonesia dan Telkomsel mampu memonitor pergerakan barang setiap saat pada semua simpul distribusi dan juga memudahkan transaksi kedua belah pihak. Dalam studi kasus ini dihasilkan perancangan sistem informasi kiriman korporat Telkomsel mulai dari warehouse sampai ke Grapari yang berada di daerah-daerah tujuan.
Preprint
Authors: Schlosser Marco
Published: August 2018

So far, the large and expanding body of research on meditation has mostly focussed on the putative benefits of meditation on health and well-being. However, a growing number of reports indicate that psychologically distressing and difficult experiences can occur in the context of meditation practice. Very little is known about the prevalence and potential causes of these experiences. The aim of this study was to report the prevalence of distressing meditation-related experiences in a large international sample of regular meditators, and to explore the association of distressing meditation-related experiences with demographic characteristics, meditation practice, and mental health variables (here measured by repetitive negative thinking, mindfulness, and self-compassion). Using a cross-sectional online survey, 1,264 regular meditators (mean age = 44.7 years, SD = 13.9, 53.8% female) responded to one question about distressing meditation-related experiences (98.7% of the total sample). A total of 321 participants (25.4%, 95% CI: 23.0 to 27.8) reported distressing meditation-related experiences. Logistic regression models indicated a positive association between distressing meditation-related experiences and having meditation retreat experience (odds ratio = 1.65, p < 0.001) and higher levels of repetitive negative thinking (OR = 1.17, p = 0.015). A negative association was found between distressing meditation-related experiences and identifying as religious (OR = 0.64, p = 0.001) and being female (OR) = 0.77, p = 0.045). The high prevalence of distressing meditation-related experiences reported here points to the importance of expanding the scientific conception of meditation beyond that of a (mental) health-promoting and self-regulating technique. We conclude with an overview of methodological and conceptual considerations that could be used to inform future research on distressing meditation-related experiences.
Go with the Flow: The experience and affective outcomes of solo versus social gameplay
Authors: Kaye Linda Katherine , Bryce Jo
Published: August 2018

This study examined differences in flow experiences and post-gameplay Positive and Negative Mood between solo and social digital gaming. This was achieved by obtaining gamers’ (N = 302) retrospective ratings of the experience of flow and post-gameplay mood based on recent solo and social gaming experiences, through the use of an online questionnaire. Positive mood was found to be significantly higher following social compared with solo gameplay, suggesting that playing games with others enhances enjoyment of the activity. Different levels of flow in gameplay were also found to be related to positive mood following both solo and social gameplay. There were no observed differences in experiences of flow and post-gameplay mood between online and offline, or competitive and cooperative gaming contexts. The findings suggest that “group flow” may be a useful concept in understanding the dynamics of social gaming as this has not been sufficiently examined in the current videogame literature.
Developing a New Space over Deterministic Imaginary Time
Authors: Kavak Mesut
Published: August 2018

In a day from days, when the famous x is lengthened to x_2 and lost its virginity... Hey-o! Here comes the danger up in this club again. Listen up! Here's the story about a little guy, that lives in a dark world and uses power of wisdom as a torch to find way in darkness; and all day and all night and everything he sees is just illusion. I have been working about the laws of existence for a time. I developed new formulas which were based on a strong mechanism over philosophical hypotheses. Nobody can answer easily; but I thought many times better mathematical infrastructure. Actually at the beginning, I noticed, that a fixed observer does observation of moving bodies being the bodies do a circular motion because of emerging and changing angles over time even if the objects move parallel manner relatively to the observer at that time . This would not happen accidentally even if abstract math says, nothing is going to change. Eureka! Finally while I was in a cafe today, I remembered and developed in a few hours a new method on some note papers which I demanded from cafe to explain existence, and thereupon I asked to my friends for leave, and I am writing towards morning in the name of giving a shoulder to the tired giants. The ancients smile on me!
KANDUNGAN FENOLAT DAN AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN UBI BANGGAI (Dioscorea) DARI BERBAGAI VARIETAS
Authors: PELIMA JOICE NOVIANA
Published: August 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan kandungan fenolat dan aktivitas antioksidan pada tiga varietas ubi banggai. Rancangan penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan perlakuan varietas ubi banggai yang terdiri dari 3 varietas ubi banggai yaitu ubi ungu, ubi kuning, ubi putih dan diulang 5 kali sehingga diperoleh 15 unit percobaan. Pencapaian tujuan dilakukan dengan menerapkan perlakuan pengaruh ratio pelarut etanol terhadap tepung ubi banggai dan pengaruh waktu ekstraksi terhadap kadar fenolat ekstrak yang dihasilkan, serta pengaruh jenis ubi banggai terhadap kadar fenolat dan aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak etanol. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan kadar fenolat tertinggi (2,63%) untuk ubi banggai putih 2,44% untuk ubi banggai ungu dan 1,90% untuk ubi banggai kuning pada ratio 15 : 1 atas dasar v/b dan pada waktu ekstraksi 2 jam. Aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak etanol tertinggi (74,87%) ditemukan pada ekstrak ubi banggai putih dan aktivitas antioksidan terendah (37,19%) pada ekstrak etanol ubi banggai kuning. Aktivitas antioksidan sejalan dengan kandungan fenolat. Aktivitas antioksidan BHT 200 ppm sebagai kontrol positif tidak berbeda dengan aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak ubi banggai putih
Maladaptive Variants of Adaptive Traits and Bloated Specific Factors
Authors: Oltmanns Joshua R. , Widiger Thomas A.
Published: August 2018

The five-factor model of personality disorder (FFMPD) hypothesizes that the traditionally adaptive five-factor model (FFM) poles (e.g., agreeableness) include maladaptive variants. However, “bloated specific factors” (BSFs), which are artifactual factors that emerge when a specific facet of a broader construct is over-represented, complicate research on the maladaptive variants. Twenty-five sets of factor analyses are completed herein demonstrating that items from maladaptive trait facet scales form BSFs when over-represented in factor analyses with other FFM indicators, separating from the higher-order domains in which they were originally located. These results held in 23 of 25 cases. Ensuring balanced collections of scales representing constructs would help researchers avoid BSFs. The implications of BSFs for future research on personality structure are discussed.
Comparing Models of Semantic Search in Concrete and Abstract Categories
Authors: Halpern David , Rodriguez Pedro L.
Published: August 2018

Semantic memory retrieval is a function of a search algorithm and a semantic representation. A challenge in studying retrieval has been that different search algorithms on different representations of the same concepts often produce similar results, making theorizing of the underlying processes a slippery endeavor. In this paper we outline a method that bypasses this challenge by estimating representations directly from fluency data. We showcase our method by performing model comparison on existing and new models of memory search. Our results show that the constrained random walk (Austerweil, Abbott, & Griffiths, 2012) and a random walk without repeats (Millsap & Meredith, 1987) are able to fit the data almost equally well across several large and diverse datasets.
Pornography Use and Marriage Entry During Early Adulthood: Findings From a Panel Study of Young Americans
Authors: Perry Samuel , Longest Kyle
Published: August 2018

A number of recent studies have examined the connection between pornography use and relationship outcomes for Americans already in marriages. The current study takes this research in a different direction by examining (1) whether pornography use may be associated with entrance into marriage during early adulthood and (2) whether this association is moderated by both gender and religion, two key factors strongly related to both pornography use and earlier marriage. Longitudinal data were taken from waves 1, 3, and 4 of the National Study of Youth and Religion, a nationally-representative panel study of Americans from their teenage years into early adulthood (N = 1,691). It was theorized that frequent pornography use at earlier survey waves may foster more sexually progressive attitudes that may lead to devaluing marriage as an institution, and, for religious men in particular, may disincentivize marriage as a “socially legitimate” means of sexual fulfillment. Findings affirmed that, compared to more moderate levels of pornography use, higher levels of pornography use in emerging adulthood were associated with a lower likelihood of marriage by the final survey wave for men, but not women. This association was not moderated by religiosity for either gender. Moreover, among men, higher frequency pornography viewers were not significantly different from non-viewers in their likelihood of marriage entry. Data limitations and implications for future research are discussed.
Spectrum of Urothelial lesions in Cystoscopic biopsies: A Histopathological Perspective
Authors: Mainali Nirajan , Chaudhary Prabesh , Nepal Niraj , Shrestha Jit
Published: August 2018

Background: Urinary Bladder lesions are one of the most common presenting lesions in the Outpatient department. On the other hand neoplastic conditions of the urinary bladder are the major cause of morbidity and mortality. Bladder carcinoma is the 7th most common carcinoma worldwide and is the major cause of morbidity and mortality.Material & Methods: All the cystoscopic biopsy received in the Department of Pathology at Nobel medical college and teaching hospital from August 1st 2016 to July 31st 2017 was included in the study. Received cystoscopic biopsies were processed and classified as per 2004 WHO/ISUP classification of urothelial tumors Patients were also categorized according to the age and sex to find out the prevalence of urothelial lesions on them.Results: Out of the 78 patients 54 were males and 24 were females. Very few (n=15, 19.23%) cases of non neoplastic lesions were biopsied. Low grade urothelial carcinoma was the most common diagnosis in the patients which accounts for 49.2 % (n=31) of the total neoplastic conditions.Conclusion: Low grade urothelial carcinoma was the most common lesion encountered with the peak age range of 61-70 years.Journal of Nobel Medical College Volume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 6-10
Histopathological Study of Ovarian Lump and Serum Tumor Marker Ca 125 estimation as a Screening Tool
Authors: Das Manish Kumar , Ghimire Sita
Published: August 2018

Background: Ovarian tumor is the fourth commonest cancer in female in Nepal. About 80% is benign and 20% of these tumors are malignant. Due to its complex nature, vagueness and non-specificity of the symptoms it produces, the ovarian neoplasm can mislead both the doctor and patients. Hence this study was undertaken with aims & objectives to study the morphology of ovarian specimens as well as estimate serum CA125 as screening tool. Material and Methods: A study of over one year comprised of 75 specimens of ovary diagnosed in the Department of Pathology, Nobel medical college and teaching hospital, Biratnagar. After thorough gross examination and preparation of H&E stained slides the lesion of ovary were classified as per WHO classification. Also, preoperative blood samples were obtained from patients for estimation of serum CA125 level. Blood samples was also drawn from 20 healthy females in reproductive age group who acted as controls. Results: Of the 75 cases of ovarian mass, based on histology 75% were benign, and 25% were malignant. Surface epithelial tumors were the commonest (68%) of all ovarian tumor, followed by germ cell tumors (13%), sex cord–stromal tumors (6%). Serous Cystadenoma (29%) was the commonest benign tumor and serous cystadenocarcinoma (9%) commonest malignant neoplasm.  CA125 levels was raised in epithelial ovarian cancers. Maximum rise was seen in serous cystadenocarcinoma. Exceptionally a small percentage of epithelial cancer showed normal level (false negative). Also, few benign tumors, non-epithelial tumors and even non-neoplastic lesions showed false positive rise in CA125 (false positive). Conclusion: Accurate histopathological evaluation of ovarian specimen is necessary both in terms of therapeutic intervention as well as prognosis.  CA125 is an important screening tool for detection of epithelial ovarian cancers. Journal of Nobel Medical College Volume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 30-36
A Randomized Control Trial for conservative management of parotid abscess in children
Authors: Basnet Meenakshi , Bedajit Rajkumar , Neupane Bijay , Ghimire Bibek
Published: August 2018

Background: The optimal conservative treatment protocol of parotid abscess in children is evaluated.Material and Methods: This is a randomized, prospective, cross-sectional study conducted between November 2013 and June 2017 in Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital. Thirty children (below 14 years age) suffering from parotid abscess diagnosed by ultrasonography were included in this study. Recurrent parotid abscess cases were excluded. The children were divided into 2 groups by computer assisted randomization into15 patients each. Group A were treated with intravenous Clindamycin while group B were given intravenous Ampicilin + Cloxacillin combination. Results: Five patients of group B did not respond to treatment and were then put on intravenous Clindamycin. Three of these patients responded to treatment but 2 developed multi-lobulated fluctuation and required incision + drainage. Remaining 10 patients in group B and all patients in Group A responded to medical treatment without recurrence. Five patients in group B developed severe diarrhea during antibiotic treatment but none of the patients in group A had this complaint. No patient developed any complications like parapharyngeal abscess or septicemia. Conclusion: Parotid abscess in children can be managed conservatively with intravenous Clindamycin without the need for incision and drainage. Journal of Nobel Medical College Volume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 56-59
Tubercular Prostatitis: A rare case of Genitourinary Tuberculosis
Authors: Regmi Sunil , Acharya Bipesh
Published: August 2018

Genitourinary tuberculosis is the second most common type of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis after tubercular lymphadenitis. Tuberculosis of the prostate is a relatively rare condition and most cases are diagnosed on histology following prostatectomy or prostatic biopsy. Probably several cases of tubercular prostatitis remain undiagnosed. Therefore it requires a high index of suspicion. Here we report a rare case of tubercular prostatitis in a 49 years old man who presented with features of lower urinary tract symptoms. Journal of Nobel Medical College Volume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 65-67
Foreword
Authors: Schekman Randy , Schekman Randy
Published: August 2018

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Creative Research Methods - a reflective online discussion
Authors: Leary Ruth , Bilton Chris , Grainger Clemson Hannah , Jung Nike , O’Toole Robert , Ranford Steve , Leary Ruth , Bilton Chris , Grainger Clemson Hannah , Jung Nike , O'Toole Rob , Ranford Steve
Published: August 2018

In November 2013, the Institute of Advanced Studies (University of Warwick) hosted a meeting of interdisciplinary colleagues interested in Creative Research Methods. The aspirations were to kick-start the debate at Warwick and create a platform from which researchers can develop projects that embrace new forms of intellectual enquiry and knowledge production. Following the meeting, several of the attendees agreed to develop some of the discussion points and briefly responded to a number of questions in an online document over a period of a few weeks. This paper is the result of that real space and online collaboration.
'Made Up People': An Interdisciplinary Approach to Labelling and the Construction of People in Post-War History
Authors: Crane Jennifer , Sewell Claire , Crane Jennifer , Sewell Claire
Published: August 2018

The overarching theme of this one-day conference was to situate labelling theory, as conceptualised by Professor Hacking, in the study of post-war history. The post-war period witnessed the emergence of numerous new categories and classifications of people, through the development of labels including 'schizophrenic', 'gambler', and 'adolescent'. This conference drew together speakers and delegates from a range of disciplines in order to raise a set of questions about these 'made up people'. The conference aimed to facilitate a workshop-style atmosphere, with a key note speech by Professor Hacking, several panel sessions, and a roundtable discussion. Image: Andrey Maximov (flikr)
The Effect of String Tension Variation on the Perceived Pitch of a Classical Guitar
Authors: Lewis Wanda Jadwiga , Smith James Raphael , Lewis Wanda J. , Smith James R.
Published: August 2018

Actual motion of a vibrating guitar string is a superposition of many possible shapes (modes) in which it could vibrate. Each of these modes has a corresponding frequency, and the lowest frequency is associated with a shape idealised as a single wave, referred to as the fundamental mode. The other contributing modes, each with their own progressively higher frequency, are referred to as overtones, or harmonics. By attaching a string to a medium (a soundboard) capable of a response to the vibrating string, sound waves are generated. The sound heard is dominated by the fundamental mode, ‘coloured’ by contributions from the overtones, as explained by the classical theory of vibration. The classical theory, however, assumes that the string tension remains constant during vibration, and this cannot be strictly true; when considering just the fundamental mode, string tension will reach two maximum changes, as it oscillates up and down. These changes, occurring twice during the fundamental period match the frequency of the octave higher, 1st overtone. It is therefore plausible to think that the changing tension effect, through increased force on the bridge and, therefore, greater soundboard deflection, could be amplifying the colouring effect of (at least) the 1st overtone.In this paper, we examine the possible influence of string tension variation on tonal response of a classical guitar. We use a perturbation model based on the classical result for a string in general vibration in conjunction with a novel method of assessment of plucking force that incorporates the engineering concept of geometric stiffness, to assess the magnitude of the normal force exerted by the string on the bridge. The results of our model show that the effect of tension variation is significantly smaller than that due to the installed initial static tension, and affects predominantly the force contribution arising from the fundamental mode. We, therefore, conclude that string tension variation does not contribute significantly to tonal response. Photo credit: By Biblola (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Eric Foner
Authors: Hammond Andrew , Hammond Andrew
Published: August 2018

Eric Foner is DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University. Born in New York City to a family that included union organisers, political activists, and historians – his father Jack was a scholar of military history – Foner has gone on to become one of the leading historians of his generation. His most recent book, for example, The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery (2010), won the Pulitzer Prize, the Bancroft Prize, and the Lincoln Prize, while he has been one of only two figures to have been elected  President of  the American Historical Association, Society of American Historians, and the Organisation of American Historians. Previous works have included Free Soil, Free Labour, Free Men: The Ideology of the Republican Party Before the Civil War (1970), Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877 (1988), and The Story of American Freedom (1998). While two strands run throughout his intellectual trajectory, the first being the abolition and legacy of slavery, it is the second theme that I wish to take up here.Photo credit:  Daniella Zalcman
Editorial
Authors: Simecek Karen , Hussein Ersin , Dritsaki Melina , Matsuoka Misato , Lopez Lucia Elisa , Dritsaki Melina , Hussein Ersin , Lopez-Lucia Elisa , Matsuoka Misato , Simecek Karen
Published: August 2018

Editorial
Research with School Students: Four Innovative Methods Used to Explore Effective Teaching
Authors: Heal Jessica Faye , Heal Jessica Faye
Published: August 2018

This article outlines four research methods we’ve employed to enhance how students from low-income backgrounds engage in research exploring effective teaching. It firstly outlines the need to be innovative, drawing Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and then moves on to explain two methods that scaffold a semi-structured interview, one child-led classroom tour and finally a creative ‘draw and tell’ approach. It argues that these methods are successful because they disrupt the researcher-participant power imbalance using the following techniques: Familiarity to the student, empowering the student to be an expert, and giving the student choice.
A Critical Reflection on the 28th International Biology Olympiad
Authors: Crealock-Ashurst Branagh Reece , Crealock-Ashurst Branagh , Williams Leanne , Moffat Kevin
Published: August 2018

The 28th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) took place at the University of Warwick between 23 – 30 July 2017 with 264 international competitors (aged 14 – 18) competing in a series of practical and theoretical exams devised by School of Life Sciences staff and colleagues from the Royal Society of Biology. These exams sought to provide an educational experience for the competing students and provide a robust theoretical and practical challenge to discriminate between abilities. Their secondary aim was to showcase complex biological concepts to further pique candidate’s interest in biological science and encourage them to pursue careers in this area. The structure of practical and theoretical exams was underpinned by these pedagogical aims by applying a contextual narrative throughout the papers. Whilst a few logistical problems occurred, these did not impact the desired educational aim, leading to one of the most successful IBO’s in recent years.
Editorial volume 5(1)
Authors: Liu Yuexi
Published: August 2018

We are delighted to present the ninth edition of Exchanges: the Warwick Research Journal, which marks the fifth anniversary of the journal.
ЦІНСЬКИЙ ФАРФОР ІЗ РОЗПИСОМ «BLUE-ANDWHITE » З КОЛЕКЦІЇ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОГО МУЗЕЮ МИСТЕЦТВ ІМЕНІ БОГДАНА І ВАРВАРИ ХАНЕНКІВ
Authors:   Аспірантка Національної академії образотворчого мистецтва і архітектури Магістр мистецтвознавства , м. Київ, Україна, Гарькава Ольга
Published: August 2018

The study was aimed at considering porcelain blu-end-white created in the Qing era from the Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko Museum of Arts. The main result of the work is the attempt to characterize the valuable works of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, created in the Qing era, according to the typology of objects, their functioning and decor. The study consists of several points. First was briefly described the history of importation Chinese porcelain to Europe. The next is devoted to the story of the emergence and development of blue-and-white porcelain. The main content is devoted to analysis and description of blu-endwhite porcelain pieces from the collection of the Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko Museum of Arts.
Transitividade: do verbo à construção
Authors: Furtado da Cunha Maria Angélica , Silva José Romerito
Published: August 2018

Neste artigo, discutimos a transitividade verbal. Mais especificamente, confrontamos a abordagem desse fenômeno segundo a tradição gramatical, a proposta do Funcionalismo norte-americano em sua versão clássica e a perspectiva funcional centrada no uso aliada à Gramática de Construções. Desse modo, buscamos focalizar, sobretudo, o deslocamento da visão centrada na oração, que considera a gradiência das relações entre o verbo e seu(s) argumento(s), para a que postula a transitividade como uma propriedade da construção. Nessa direção, examinamos a construção transitiva, a partir de usos efetivos da língua em textos de fala e de escrita, procurando identificar pressões de natureza discursivo-pragmática na perspectivização de eventos transitivos e o reflexo delas na expressão dos construtos que os codificam.
Interview with Paul Kay
Authors: Torrent Tiago
Published: August 2018

Paul Kay was one of the founders of the Construction Grammar. Together with the late Charles Fillmore, Paul Kay was responsible for shaping distinguishing aspects of constructionist approaches to grammar. In this interview, this history is revisited, and key aspects of linguistic theory - such as generativism and formalism - are discussed. The Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at the University of California also discusses the turn of Berkeley Construction Grammar towards Sign-Based Construction Grammar. Paul Kay’s answers to the following questions couldn’t be more in tune with the theory he helped create: beyond simplistic distinctions, he sheds light on both the more general features of Construction Grammar and on the equally relevant peripheral anecdotes that paved the way for the development of the field in the last three decades.

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ENTREVISTA COM PAUL KAY

Paul Kay foi um dos fundadores da Gramática da Construção. Juntamente com Charles Fillmore, Paul Kay foi responsável por moldar os aspectos distintivos das abordagens construcionistas da gramática. Nesta entrevista, essa história é revisitada, e aspectos-chave da teoria linguística - como o gerativismo e o formalismo - são discutidos. O professor emérito de linguística da Universidade da Califórnia também discute a virada da Gramática de Construção de Berkeley para a Gramática da Construção Baseada em Sinais. As respostas de Paul Kay para as seguintes perguntas não poderiam estar mais em sintonia com a teoria que ele ajudou a criar: além das distinções simplistas, ele esclarece as características mais gerais da Gramática da Construção e as anedotas periféricas igualmente relevantes que abriram o caminho para a desenvolvimento do campo nas últimas três décadas.

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Orignal em inglês.
GLOBAL PROCESS OF CAPITAL ADAPTATION AND PROSPECTS OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINIAN FOREIGN BORDER
Authors: Kvach Y.P. , Koval V.V. , Grimalyuk A.V.
Published: August 2018

The article analyzes the prospects for regional development of the Ukrainian Black Sea Region on the basis of the new economic mechanism of investment system that can ensure the use of a global surplus of savings to create new enterprises and industries in the unfavorable institutional conditions of the Ukrainian economy.
The most important feature of the modern process of capital accumulation in the global economy is the formation and sustained reproduction of the so-called global surplus of savings, the main source of which is the rapidly growing economy of China and other Asian countries. In these circumstances, the development of economic mechanisms capable of absorbing the global surplus of savings and transforming it in real investments directed towards the growth of production. Different variants of formation of initial capital of this bank are considered in the article. First of all, this is the "Chinese version", according to which the Black Sea Investment Bank is created, mainly with Chinese capital, which becomes the center of the mechanism of a two-level investment system. He finances the creation of not so much infrastructure as directly industrial facilities based on Chinese technology and equipment, with the further sale of new enterprises to private hands. Another option is to hope for the creation of the start-up capital of the Black Sea Investment Bank to the international financial organizations: the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Bank and other international financial institutions.
The practical conclusion is that although the "Chinese version" is not directly related to the creation of the new Silk Road, it seems more likely than the creation of such an investment system by international financial organizations.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LABOUR MARKET IS THE RESULT OF THE EVOLUTION OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM CONCEPT
Authors: Kirilina M.A. , Salamakha Y.Y.
Published: August 2018

Higher education of Ukraine has been experiencing transformation during the whole reform period, and is still transforming. Ever since the beginning of the reform and open-up policy, the scale of higher education in terms of new entering college students and college graduates kept increasing. Given the unprecedented scale of the expansion, many people term this radical policy a great leap forward in higher education. The question we want to answer in this paper is what�s the labor market consequence of this expansion?
The article deals with the peculiarities of the labor market and education market. Determined imbalance between supply and demand on the market experts. The necessity for cooperation between the education market and labor.