bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Opinions of middle school science and mathematics teachers on STEM education
Authors: Yildirim Bekir , Türk Cumhur
Published: October 2018

In this study, the opinions of middle school science teachers and mathematics teachers towards STEM education were examined. The research was carried out for 30 hours with 28 middle school science and mathematics teachers who were working in Istanbul during the spring semester of 2016-2017 academic year. 75% of these teachers are female teachers and 25% are male teachers. The study was conducted by the case study method among qualitative research methods. For the determination of the opinions of the secondary school science and mathematics teachers by the researcher, "STEM Interview Form for Teachers" consisting of 8 questions was created. As a result of the analysis, the teachers emphasized that they did not feel sufficient about STEM education. In addition, teachers emphasized that a good STEM teacher should have STEM knowledge, pedagogy knowledge and 21st century skill knowledge. However, they emphasize that STEM education is a useful educational concept but that there may be problems that may be encountered during STEM education. Moreover, it was also found that after the STEM training, teachers had positive changes in their opinions towards Engineering and Technology. Suggestions have been made in the direction of these obtained results.
Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth: 2017 Cochrane Review Update Key Takeaways
Authors:   National Partnership for Women & Families
Published: October 2018

This contribution reproduces a fact sheet about the current Cochrane systematic review, Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth, summarizing 27 randomized controlled trials of nearly 16,000 women. Having continuous labor support versus none was associated with no harms and impressive benefits, especially when provided by someone in a doula role. Overall, women with continuous support were more likely to have spontaneous vaginal births and shorter labors and less likely to have negative birth experiences, labor pain medication, epidural/spinal analgesia, instrumental vaginal births, cesarean births and low 5-minute Apgar scores. Subgroup analysis found most benefits and greatest effects sizes when continuous support was provided by someone in a doula role versus a member of the hospital staff or the woman’s social network.
KAMULARIN DURUMSAL KURAMI BAĞLAMINDA STRATEJİK HALKLA İLİŞKİLERDE KAMU SEGMENTLERİ: TÜRKİYE’DEKİ AKTİF, UYANMIŞ VE GİZLİ KAMULARIN PROFİLİ
Authors: GÖK DEMİR Zuhal , KARAKAYA ŞATIR Çiğdem
Published: October 2018

Bu çalışma Türkiye’deki kamuları, kamuların durumsal kuramı ile segmente ederek aktif, uyanmış ve gizli
kamuların profil özelliklerini ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu doğrultuda İstanbul, Ankara ve İzmir illerinde
kamuların durumsal kuramının değişkenleri ve demografik sorulardan oluşan 443 anket formu ile ampirik bir alan
araştırması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda kamular kurama göre aktif, uyanmış ve gizli kamu olarak
segmente edilmiş ve en kalabalık kamu segmenti uyanmış kamu olarak tespit edilmiştir. Ancak aktif kamunun da
sayısal olarak güçlü tespit edilmesi bugüne kadar genellikle asimetrik olarak inşa edilen ilişkileri sorgulatmaya
başlayacağını düşündürmektedir. Bu sorgulamanın Türkiye’de halka ilişkiler alanında var olan karmaşanın
bütünlüğe kavuşması açısından üç boyutlu olarak; örgütler, uygulayıcılar ve akademi tarafından gerçekleştirilmesi
önerilmektedir. Bu çalışma aktif kamunun varlığı açısından yorumlandığında örgütler, uygulayıcılar ve akademiyi
içeren halkla ilişkiler alanının üç sacayağı için bir takım sonuçlar yaratmaktadır.
Z KUŞAĞI KONUSUNDA YAPILMIŞ TEZLERİN İÇERİK ANALİZİ YÖNTEMİYLE İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Kırık Ali Murat , Köyüstü Sevda
Published: October 2018

Dünya genelinde ekonomik ve sosyal hareketlerle oluşmuş zaman aralıklarına jenerasyon denmektedir. Bir diğer
ifadeyle kuşak kavramı; hemen hemen aynı yıllarda doğmuş olup, aynı çağın koşullarını, dolayısıyla birbirine
benzer sıkıntıları, yazgıları yaşamış, benzer ödevlerle yükümlü olmuş kişiler topluluğu olarak tanımlanmaktadır.
Her dönemin hâkim değerleri, kültürel kodları ve bunların şekillendirdiği düşünce ve davranış kalıpları vardır.
Bunları anlamak ve çeşitli öngörülerde bulunabilmek için; bu dönemlerin kuşaklar üzerinden ele alınması daha
gerçekçi sonuçlara ulaşabilmek için yararlı görünmektedir. Genellikle yirmi birinci yüzyılda kuşak
sınıflandırılması; Gelenekselciler, Bebek Patlaması, X, Y ve Z Kuşağı olarak yapılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada ise
günümüze en yakın olması sebebiyle yalnızca Z kuşağı çalışma kapsamına alınmıştır. Dolayısıyla bu çalışmanın
temel amacı, Türkiye’de Z kuşağı konusunda yazılmış olan tezlerin içerik analizi yöntemiyle incelenmesidir.
Konuyla ilgili Yüksek Öğretim Kurumları Tez Veritabanı’ndan ulaşılan toplam 15 tezin içeriğine ilişkin en önemli
bulgular şunlardır: Tezlerin neredeyse tümü yüksek lisans tezi olup en fazla tez 2016 yılında yazılmıştır. Tezlerin
sayfa ortalaması 129, örneklem ortalaması ise 324 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Tezlerin büyük bir çoğunluğu kantitatif
desene sahip olduğu, korelasyon ve t testlerinin ise en fazla faydalanılan analizler olduğu saptanmıştır.
Analysis of Potentials and Strategies of Tourism Development at Mount Telomoyo
Authors: Lingga Doriani
Published: October 2018

Mount Telomoyo does not only have agricultural potential, but also tourism potential. However, this potential has not been developed optimally. This research aimed to analyze the tourism potential at Mount Telomoyo and formulate its development strategies, so that it becomes a region with fast growing economy. The method used in this research was Delphi and AHP analysis methods in strategy formulation. The potentials of nature tourism at Mount Telomoyo are Sekar Langit Waterfall, Seloprojo Waterfall, Bleder Lake, and Andong Mountain Climbing. The cultural tourism includes Umbul Temple Hot Pool, Sunan Geseng Tomb, and the cultural events such as traditional ceremony/Tradition and People’s Art. The locations of development priority were Seloprojo Tourism Area and Pandean Tourist Village. The development strategies of Telomoyo area as a global tourism included the construction of adequate road infrastructure, so that accessibility and mobility in Telomoyo area can run well. In addition, there was a need for the construction of supporting facilities and infrastructures, buildings and environmental arrangement, tourism and culture promotion using print and electronic media and involving stakeholders in the development and promotion, and socialization to the community about tourism.Keywords: Tourism, Potential, Strategy.
An Analysis of Regional Economic Advantage and Specialization (Shift-Share Esteban Marquillas Model Approach) and Analysis of Its Accessibility in Banyumas Regency
Authors: Destiningsih Rian , Achsa Andhatu
Published: October 2018

This study aimed (1) to identify the competitive advantage, specialization and effect of sectors allocation in Banyumas Regency in 2010-2015; (2) to identify region with the most advantageous position in terms of accessibility level. The result indicated that (1) competitive and specialized sectors in Banyumas Regency were mining and excavation sector, procurement of electricity and gas sector, construction sector, big scale trade and retail, car and motorcycle repair, transportation and warehousing sector, provision of accomodation and food and beverage sector, information and communication sector, financial and insurance services sector, real estate sector, corporate service sector, government administration sector, defense and compulsory social security, education service sector, health service and social activities sector, and other service sectors. (2) In terms of accessibility, Banyumas Regency had the second advantageous position after Purbalingga Regency when compared to regencies in Karesidenan Barlingmascakeb. Based on the accessibility of each sub-district in Banyumas Regency, the sub-district with the most advantageous position to interact with the sub-districts in Banyumas Regency was Tambak sub-district. This can be seen from the lowest CQ value of Tambak sub-district.Keywords: Shift-Share Esteban Marquillas, Accessibility, Connectivity Quotient.
Selenium-Rich Ag-Au Mineralization at the Kremnica Au-Ag Epithermal Deposit, Slovak Republic
Authors: Števko Martin , Sejkora Jiří , Dolníček Zdeněk , Škácha Pavel
Published: October 2018

Selenium-rich Au-Ag mineralization has been discovered in the Kremnica ore district, central Slovakia. The mineralization is hosted by a single quartz-dolomite vein hosted by Neogene propyllitized andesites of the Kremnica stratovolcano. Ore mineralogy and crystal chemistry of individual ore minerals have been studied here. The early base-metal ore mineralization composed of pyrite, sphalerite and chalcopyrite lacks selenium, whereas the superimposed Au-Ag paragenesis is Se-enriched. The Au-Ag alloys, uytenbogaardtite, minerals of the galena-clausthalite series, acanthite-naumannite series, diaphorite, miargyrite, pyrargyrite-proustite, polybasite group, minerals of the tetrahedrite group and andorite branch (andorite IV, andorite VI, Ag-excess fizélyite), freislebenite, and rare Pb-Sb sulphosalts (scaiinite, robinsonite, plagionite) have been identified here. Besides selenides, the most Se-enriched phases are miargyrite, proustite-pyrargyrite, and polybasite-pearceite, whose Se contents are among the highest reported worldwide. In addition, one new phase has been found, corresponding to a Se-analogue of pearceite containing 2.08 - 3.54 apfu Se. The style of mineralization, paragenetic situation, and chemical trends observed in individual minerals are comparable to those of Au-Ag low-sulphidation epithermal Au-Ag mineralizations of the Kremnica and neighboring Štiavnica and Hodruša-Hámre Ore Districts, however, the pronounced enrichment in selenium is a specific feature of the studied vein only.
The Role of Vitamin D and Oxidative Stress in Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Norris Keith C. , Olabisi Opeyemi , Barnett M. Edwina , Meng Yuan-Xiang , Martins David , Obialo Chamberlain , Lee Jae Eun , Nicholas Susanne B.
Published: October 2018

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major non-communicable disease associated with high rates of premature morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D (deficiency of 25(OH)D or 25D) is greater in racial/ethnic minorities and in patients with CKD than the general population. Low 25D is associated with bone and mineral disorders as well as immune, cardiometabolic and cardiovascular (CV) diseases. Thus, it has been suggested low 25D contributes to the poor outcomes in patients with CKD. The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D rises progressively with advancing severity of kidney disease with over 30% of patients with CKD stage 3 and 70% patients with CKD stage 5 estimated to have low levels of 25D. This report describes several of the abnormal physiologic and counter-regulatory actions related to low 25D in CKD such as those in oxidative stress and inflammatory systems, and some of the preclinical and clinical evidence or lack of thereof of normalizing serum 25D levels to improve outcomes in patients with CKD, and especially for the high risk subset of racial/ethnic minorities who suffer from higher rates of advanced CKD and hypovitaminosis D.
Site-Specific Labeling of Proteins with Near-IR Dyes
Authors: Lin Chen-Ming , Usama Syed Muhammad , Burgess Kevin
Published: October 2018

Convenient labeling of proteins is important for observing its function under physiological conditions.  In tissues particularly, heptamethine cyanine dyes (Cy-7) are valuable because they absorb in near infrared (NIR) region (750 – 900 nm) where light penetration is maximal.  In this work, we found Cy-7 dyes with a meso-Cl functionality covalently binding to proteins with free Cys residues under physiological conditions (aqueous environments, at near neutral pH, and 37 °C).  It transpired that the meso-Cl of the dye was displaced by free thiols in protein, while nucleophilic side-chains from amino acids like Tyr, Lys, and Ser did not react.  This finding shows a new possibility for convenient and selective labeling of proteins with near-IR fluorescent probes.
Sparse Ultrasound Imaging via Manifold Low-Rank Approximation and Non-Convex Greedy Pursuit
Authors: Rigo Passarin Thiago Alberto , Rodrigues Pipa Daniel , Wüst Zibetti Marcelo Victor
Published: October 2018

Model-based image reconstruction has brought improvements in terms of contrast and spatial resolution to imaging applications such as magnetic resonance imaging and emission computed tomography. However, their use for pulse-echo techniques like ultrasound imaging is limited by the fact that model-based algorithms assume a finite grid of possible locations of scatterers in a medium -- which does not reflect the continuous nature of real world objects and creates a problem known as off-grid deviation. To cope with this problem, we present a method of dictionary expansion and constrained reconstruction that approximates the continuous manifold of all possible scatterer locations within a region of interest. The expanded dictionary is created using a highly coherent sampling of the region of interest, followed by a rank reduction procedure based on a truncated singular value decomposition. We develop a greedy algorithm, based on the Orthogonal Matching Pursuit (OMP), that uses a correlation-based non-convex constraint set that allows for the division of the region of interest into cells of any size. To evaluate the performance of the method, we present results of 2-dimensional ultrasound image reconstructions with simulated data in a nondestructive testing application. Our method succeeds in the reconstructions of sparse images from noisy measurements, providing higher accuracy than previous approaches based on regular discrete models.
The Effectiveness of Mollusk Sand Filtration and Absorption of Active Carbon to Decrease Pb, Turbidity and pH in Rain Water and Its Correlation to Public Health in Pontianak
Authors: Khayan Khayan , Heru Husodo Adi , Astuti Indwiani , Sudarmadji Sudarmadji , Sugandawaty Tjut
Published: October 2018

Pb found in rain water is not only caused by tin roof on houses but also caused by the pollution of industrial activities, vehicles and land clearing activity by fire. Pb pollutant dissolves and enters into rain water storages and it’s consumed as drinking. Pb can cause bad impact to human, for example disruption of enzyme, anemia and low intelligence. The purposes of this research are (1) to evaluate Pb, pH and turbidity level in rain water, (2) to analyze the effectiveness of mollusk sand filtration and the absorption of activity carbon to decrease Pb, turbidity and  pH, and (3) to analyze the correlation of Pb, length of stay and smoking habit on public health. This research is an experimental by using pre and post test designs with control and observational by using cross sectional design. The research was conducted in urban and rural areas of Pontianak and Kubu Raya regency. The sampling was done in determining the number of samples of Pb, pH and turbidity in rain water. The analyzing the data by using computer program. The results show that: (1) the average of Pb, pH and turbidity level before treatment is considered high at 131.7 µg/L on Pb, turbidity at 20 NTU and low pH at 5.2. After the treatment was the Pb has decreased to 0.71 µg/L and turbidity has to 5.66 NTU, pH to 6.9 and (2) Rain water treatment is very effective to decrease Pb for 99.4% and turbidity for 72%, and (3) there is a correlation among Pb found in rain water, length of stay and smoking activity to public health. Recommends that: the residents of Pontianak and Kubu Raya to process rain water before consuming. The rain water treatment can be done by applying mollusk sand filtration and absorption of active carbon.
Novel Multifunctional Luminescent Electrospun Fluorescent Nanofiber Chemosensors-Filter and Their Versatile Sensing of pH, Temperature, and Metal Ions
Authors: Chen Bo-Yu , Lung Yen-Chen , Kuo Chi-Ching , Liang Fang-Cheng , Tsai Tien-Liang , Jiang Dai-Hua , Satoh Toshifumi , Jeng Ru-Jong
Published: October 2018

Novel multifunctional fluorescent chemosensors composed of electrospun (ES) nanofibers with high sensitivity toward pH, mercury ions (Hg2+), and temperature were prepared from poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide-co-N-methylolacrylamide-co-rhodamine derivative) (poly(NIPAAm-co-NMA-co-RhBN2AM)) by employing electrospinning process. NIPAAm and NMA moieties provide hydrophilic and thermo-responsive properties (absorption of Hg2+ in aqueous solutions), and chemical cross-linking sites (stabilization of the fibrous structure in aqueous solutions), respectively. The fluorescent probe, RhBN2AM is highly sensitive toward pH and Hg2+. Synthesis of poly(NIPAAm-co-NMA-co-RhBN2AM) with different compositions were carried on via free-radical polymerization. ES nanofibers prepared from sensory copolymers with a 71.1:28.4:0.5 NIPAAm: NMA: RhBN2AM ratio (P3 ES nanofibers) exhibited significant color change from nonfluorescent to red fluorescence while sensing pH or Hg2+, and high reversibility of on/off switchable fluorescence emission when Hg2+ and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) were sequentially added. The P3 ES nanofibrous membranes had a higher surface-to-volume ratio to enhance their performance than did the corresponding thin films. In addition, the fluorescence emission of P3 ES nanofibrous membranes exhibited second enhancement above the lower critical solution temperature. Thus, the ES nanofibrous membranes prepared from P3 with on/off switchable capacity and thermo-responsive characteristics can be used as multifunctional sensory devise for specific heavy transition metal (HTM) in aqueous solutions.
Numerical Modeling Rolling Contact Problem and Elasticity Deformation of Rolling Die under Hot Milling
Authors: Tolcha Mesay Alemu , Altenbach Holm
Published: October 2018

In the world industry plant, solid and solid metals are always in contact even their motions not independent. Modeling of rolling die contact with slab primarily needs to describe the tribology of contact phenomena. Considering continuum theory of rolling contact how a contact region is formed between rolling die and slab, and how the tangential force is distributed over the contact area with friction is important. The central concern of numerical model is used in this work to indicate a set of equations, derived from the contact principle, that transfer the physical event into the mathematical equations including the laws of nature, such as newton's laws, boundary conditions, state of stresses and their derivatives at particular time and locations. In this paper the elasticity stress behavior of rolling die contact with slab for number cyclic loads is modeled. The model is including new proposed constitutive equations for discontinuity of the velocity, pressure distribution in rolling contact from enter side and the exit side of the neutral point. To verify the model, finite element simulation and experimental data from the literature are considered. The results show good agreement with element simulation and experimental data.
FBG Multifunctional pH Sensor - Monitoring the pH Rain in Cultural Heritage
Authors: Dinia Lorenzo , Mangini Fabio , Muzi Marco , Frezza Fabrizio
Published: October 2018

A new era of pollution requires an important focus on the conservation of archaeological sites and monuments. In the last years great efforts were required to develop various sensors for different tasks. The fiber Bragg grating (FBG) was one of the most studied thanks to the multitude of applications and the surprising performances. An original fiber optic sensor that combines the fiber Bragg gratings with a pH responsive polymer coating for monitoring the pH of the rains on critical and prestigious monuments is proposed. The core consists of four different materials, which makes the sensor very innovative and allowing it to reach a high sensitivity. In this study, the setup arrangement of the optical sensor is modeled with COMSOL Multiphysics (Wave Optics Module), based on the FEM (Finite Element Method) solver. Monitoring the pH of water can be used by experts to predict and control the corrosion phenomenon of specific materials, especially limestone and marble, thus scheduling the timely restoration.
Advice for archaeological survey with recent technologies
Authors: Angelini Andrea , Portarena Damiano
Published: October 2018

Despite the technologies are now part of the archaeological discipline, they must not divert attention from archaeological issues and should be aimed at solving different historical and methodological questions, such the phases of a monument or innovative representation methods. The paper focuses the attention mainly on the use of range-data and image-based systems applied to the archaeological heritage, in order to highlight differences between the techniques and the related errors. Some considerations are necessary in order to find possible solutions for improving the quality and the accuracy of a survey project, considering the recent and innovative techniques adopted in archaeology. At the same time the authors provided, where possible, some solutions and suggestions for reducing the errors and checking the general quality of the work. Different experimentations have been made on some case studies that show how to manage technologies trying to reduce as much as possible the errors in the different phases of the survey pipeline. A specific part has been dedicated to the photogrammetric process from drones compared to traditional acquisitions, usually performed with aluminium poles, and the common errors in the representation of the archaeological excavations.
Integrated geophysical and mechanical study on the wooden structures of the ceiling of the Church of Beata Vergine Maria Assunta in Cielo
Authors: De Giorgi Lara , Leucci Giovanni , Melica Davide
Published: October 2018

Non-destructive testing by mean of ground penetrating radar were performed on the wooden elements constituting the roofing of the Cathedral of Foggia. These measurements were related to the restoration work of the roof.  Measurements campaign aimed at the assessment of the conservation status of the wooden elements of the all major and secondary elements of the truss of the nave, as well as on those main of the dome and the apse. Results show various abnormalities which correspond to nodes and/or slots. The presence of the nodes allow a rapid and accurate analysis of the electromagnetic waves velocity and the volumetric water content.
Mimickers of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Authors: Kouri Anthony , Tanios Mina , Herron Joseph S. , Cooper Maxwell , Khan Mustafa
Published: October 2018

* Many disorders present similar to cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

* Mimickers can be differentiated from cervical spondylotic myelopathy through a detailed history and physical examination.

* Differentiating between etiologies is aided by electrodiagnostic studies and adjunctive studies using radiographs and magnetic resonance images.
BÖLGESEL POLİTİKALARIN KALKINMA PLANLARINDAKİ YERİ VE ZAMANA BAĞLI DÖNÜŞÜMÜ
Authors: ÇELİKKAYA Süha , YAMAN Habibe , DAĞLI İbrahim , ÇAPIK Eser
Published: October 2018

Cumhuriyetin ilk yıllarında kamu
kaynaklarının ve sanayi yatırımlarının dağıtılması amacıyla düzenlenen sanayi
planları, Devlet Planlama Teşkilatı’nın kurulması ile boyut değiştirmiştir.
Sosyal, ekonomik ve kültürel bir kalkınma amaçlayan bu planlarda bölgesel
politikalar da artan bir öneme sahip olmuştur. Nitekim bölgeler arasındaki
dengesizliğin giderilmesine yönelik uygulanan politikalarda da özellikle
küreselleşme-yerelleşme eğilimlerine bağlı olarak bölge kavramına ve bölgesel
politikalara bakış açısında da değişiklikler meydana gelmiştir. Bu bağlamda
çalışmada; meydana gelen bu değişikliklerin kalkınma planlarına ne ölçüde
yansıdığı ele alınmakta ve Türkiye’de 1960’larla beraber başlayan Planlı
Kalkınma Döneminde uygulanan bölgesel politikaların dönüşümünü göstermek
amaçlanmaktadır. Bölge kavramındaki meydana gelen değişimi gösterebilmek adına
Birinci Beş Yıllık Kalkınma Planından başlayarak Onuncu Beş Yıllık Kalkınma
Planına kadar hazırlanan planlarda yer alan bölge, bölgesel gelişme ve bölgesel
kalkınma kavramlarındaki yaşanan değişim çalışmada incelenmiştir. Çalışma
sonucunda; planlı dönem öncesinde etkin bir şekilde uygulanamayan bölgesel
kalkınma politikalarının planlı dönem sonrasında daha çok önemsendiği ve bu
hususun kalkınma planlarına etkin bir şekilde yansıdığı görülmüştür.
Topographic Controls on Soil Nutrient Variations in a Silvopasture System
Authors: Adhikari Kabindra , Owens Phillip R. , Ashworth Amanda J. , Sauer Thomas J. , Libohova Zamir , Richter Jenny L. , Miller David M.
Published: October 2018

Core Ideas

Topographic variation influenced soil nutrient distribution in a silvopasture system.

High‐resolution digital maps of soil nutrients were generated.

Terrain attributes identified topographic functional units as management zones.

Level of soil nutrients in topographic functional units were different.

Topography plays a crucial role in spatial distribution of nutrients in soils; however, studies to quantify topographic influence on soil nutrient distribution from a silvopasture system are mostly lacking. To address this question, a 4.3‐ha silvopasture site in northwest Arkansas was selected and a total of 51 topsoil (0–15 cm thickness) samples were collected and analyzed for primary (total N [TN], P, K), secondary (Ca, Mg, S), and micronutrients (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, B, Na). Topographic information was acquired from 12 terrain attributes derived from a 1‐m digital elevation model. The prediction model was based on random forest. Results showed TN, S, and P were best predicted, whereas Cu, Ca, and Mn had the lowest prediction performance. Levels of S, Ca, Zn, Fe, and TN increased with SAGA wetness index, valley depth, flow accumulation, and multi‐resolution valley bottom flatness index. Normalized height and slope height were positively related to Na but negatively to B and Cu distribution. Aspect had a positive influence on P and Mg concentrations. Based on terrain attributes, the study site could be divided into four topographic functional units (TFU), namely A, B, C, and D; TFU A had the highest nutrients present, whereas TFU B had the lowest P, K, Zn, Cu, Fe, and Ca but highest Na content. However, Mn, Mg, and B did not vary among TFUs. This study affirmed topographic influences on soil nutrient distribution, and the resulting continuous soil nutrient maps are useful for fine‐tuning production systems through optimum nutrient and pasture management.
Herbal and Holistic Solutions for Neurodegenerative and Depressive Disorders: Leads from Ayurveda
Authors: Sharma Rohit , Kabra Atul , Rao M.M. , Prajapati P.K.
Published: October 2018

Neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,
schizophrenia, epilepsy, depression and anxiety pose a sizable global health problem, accompanying substantial
burden of disorders, suicides, physical comorbidities, high fiscal expenses, and poor quality of life. There is a
recent upsurge in global interest toward the area of traditional therapies and phytomedicines are widely admired
by researchers owing to their natural source and fewer side effects. On the contrary, conventional synthetic drugs
have been reported with undesirable but inevitable ill effects having poor patient compliance. Thus, herbal medicines
are being preferred over synthetic drug therapies as an effective remedy for many brain disorders. Ayurveda
provides a holistic approach to treatment along with several nootropic herbs having multi-dimensional bioactivities
in various disorders. Scattered information is available pertaining to traditional Ayurvedic remedial options
for various mental disorders. Present review encompasses: (i) common brain disorders and the associated changes
(ii) Ayurvedic holistic approach to manage neurodegenerative and depressive disorders, and (iii) important
Ayurvedic single herbs and polyherbal formulations with description of their traditional usage and administration.
Concomitantly, it opens up for future investigations and standardization on Ayurvedic nootropic herbs.
Peran pt bidang kejuruan dalam menyiapkan guru profesional
Authors: Sojow Luckie
Published: October 2018

THE ROLE OF THE VOCATIONAL INDUSTRY IN PREPARING PROFESSIONAL TEACHERSSchool of Engineering in the Higher Educational Institutions produce professional teachers for vocational schools and training institutions who are able to meet the need of community. The curriculum should always keep up date with the needs of market. There two approaches in developing professional teacher: individual and team. Individual approach is developed by the individual self, and input might come from upper authorities, experts, and peer which is grouped by subject matter. On the other hand  team approach, the system puts  trust more on group of individuals that have shared goals to achieved rather than on individual. Management at study program level, as a primary practical community, can be managed holistically and in integrative ways.
Electronic Mentoring Programs and Interventions for Children and Youth With Disabilities: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Lindsay Sally , Kolne Kendall , Cagliostro Elaine
Published: October 2018

BACKGROUND

Children and youth with disabilities experience many challenges in their development, including higher risk of poor self-esteem, fewer friendships, and social isolation. Electronic mentoring is a potentially viable approach for youth with disabilities to access social and peer support within a format that reduces physical barriers to accessing mentors.

OBJECTIVE

Our objective was to synthesize and review the literature on the impact of electronic mentoring for children and youth with disabilities.

METHODS

We conducted a systematic review, completing comprehensive searches of 7 databases from 1993 to May 2018. We selected articles for inclusion that were peer-reviewed publications, had a sample of children or youth with disabilities (≤25 years of age), and had empirical findings with at least one outcome focusing on the impact of electronic mentoring. Two reviewers independently applied the inclusion criteria, extracted the data, and rated the study quality before discussing the findings.

RESULTS

In the 25 studies meeting our inclusion criteria, 897 participants (aged 12-26, mean 17.4 years) were represented across 6 countries. Although the outcomes varied across the studies, of 11 studies testing significance, 9 (81%) reported a significant improvement in at least one of the following: career decision making, self-determination, self-advocacy, self-confidence, self-management, social skills, attitude toward disability, and coping with daily life. The electronic mentoring interventions varied in their delivery format and involved 1 or more of the following: interactive websites, virtual environment, email, mobile apps, Skype video calls, and phone calls. A total of 13 studies involved one-to-one mentoring, 6 had group-based mentoring, and 6 had a combination of both.

CONCLUSIONS

The evidence in this review suggests it is possible that electronic mentoring is effective for children and youth with disabilities. More rigorously designed studies are needed to understand the impact and effective components of electronic mentoring interventions.
Removal of Selenium (Se) and Zinc (Zn) inWater by Using Natural Zeolitic Tuff as Adsorbent from Tegalrejo Area, Gedangsari District, Gunungkidul Regency, Special Province Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Thepgnothy Manixone , Eka Putra Doni Prakasa , Wilopo Wahyu
Published: October 2018

Heavy metals are one of the most hazardous pollutant in the water. Thereare many methods for heavy metals remediation such as precipitation, oxidation, reverseosmosis, ion exchange and sorption by reactive materials. Zeolite is one of reactive materials have been used for water remediation. Therefero, in this the capability of zeolite from Gedangsari District, Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Province of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, will be invetigated to remidiate contaminated water by selenium (Se) and Zinc (Zn). To answer this objective, several samples of natural zeolitic tuff were taken and charaterized. Laboratory experiment was done by batch test. The results showed that natural zeolitic tuff is an effective adsorbent of Se and Zn and holds great potential material to remove heavy metals in water. The sorption isotherms of Se and Zn confirmed to type of Langmuir or Freundlich isotherms.
IMPLEMENTATION OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN PBL TUTORIALS: CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Khoiriyah Umatul , Roberts Chris
Published: October 2018

Background: Problem-based learning was developed firstly in western country which is dominated by western culture. The benefits of PBL implementaion in Eastern culture such as Asia have been studied. Many  innovations have been developed to optimise the advantages of PBL on students learning in Asian countries. Faculty of Medicine Islamic University of Indonesia (FM IUI) has made an innovation by applying summative assessment in PBL tutorials. This study aims to evaluate the positive and negative effects of summative assessment in PBL tutorials based on a cultural perspective and to know whether this inovation could support students learning in PBL tutorials. Method: The research was conducted qualitatively through semi-structure interview among 10 students and tutors of FM IUI , who have at least one year experience in PBL tutorials. Data was analysed thematically using Hofstede’s cultural dimension. Results: Ten themes that were distributed into 4 cultural dimensions were captured from the data. It consisted of Power distance ( 2 themes), uncertainty avoidance (3 themes), Individualism vs collectivism ( 2 themes), short orientation vs long orientation ( 2 themes). Summative assessment were able to stimulate student to participate actively in tutorial, to have willingness conducting self-improvement and the need of feedback from tutor. On the other hand, this assessment induced the students to be a score oriented. It also reduced group harmonisation.Supporting factors such as case design, tutor capability and students’ understanding about PBL need to be considered. Conclusion: Summative assessment in PBL tutorials has both positive and negative impacts on the quality of tutorial process. It could support students learning in some aspects, however; it also reduce the quality of tutorial process. To minimise the negative effects, supporting factors should be optimised. Faculty should also consider other innovations that are more appropriate with Eastern culture and PBL characteristics.
A STUDY OF MULTI CRITERIA DECISION MAKING FOR SELECTING SUPPLIERS OF LINEAR MOTION GUIDE
Authors: Petrović Goran S. , Sekulić Vesna , Madić Miloš , Mihajlović Jelena
Published: October 2018

Supplier evaluation and selection is becoming more and more important for companies in today’s logistics and supply chain management. Decision making in supplier selection domain, as an essential component of supply chain management, is a complex process due to the fact that a wide range of diverse criteria, stakeholders and possible solutions are embedded into this process. This paper focuses on the application of some single and hybrid multi criteria decision making approaches for the selection of suppliers of transportation and logistics equipment. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP), stepwise weight assessment ratio analysis (SWARA) and technique for the order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) have been implemented in the "Lagerton" company in Serbia for evaluation and selection of the supplier in the case of procurement of THK Linear motion guide components. The best ranked supplier has been suggested to the company and the sensitivity analysis of ranking orders according to the criteria weights variations has been done.
THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGICAL READINESS IN THE GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF SERBIAN ECONOMY
Authors: Radivojević Vladimir , Krstić Bojan , Stanišić Tanja
Published: October 2018

Technological readiness is an important determinant of the economic and social development in recent decades. Therefore, technological readiness has a substantial impact on the global competitiveness of national economies in the contemporary business environment. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the level of Serbian economy competitiveness in terms of technological readiness and to identify the critical factors for its further development. The analysis is based on the data published by World Economic Forum in annual The Global Competitiveness Reports in the period from 2013 to 2017. The research is conducted through comparative analysis and benchmarking method. The results show significant deviations and negative trend of technological readiness of Serbia in comparison not only with European countries but even with Balkan countries. The conclusions of this research may serve as the directions for technological readiness policy makers in Serbia and other Balkan countries.
A NEW FUNCTION OF PRISON INDUSTRY AND PRIVATE PRISONS IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF THEIR IMPLEMENTATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Authors: Turković Emil
Published: October 2018

In the 1990s, various countries had a different approach to the problems related to prisoners’ labor. In the United States, the concept of prison labor could survive only in such developed states as New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts which could cope with the burden of keeping unproductive prisons. Under the impact of the penal reform and upon the adoption of new penal legislation in these states, the old American tradition of labor prisons gave way to a new standard which implied that convicted offenders had to learn different crafts while in prison but they were excluded from the public labor market when at large. The new industrial program, which was thus engendered, has significantly contributed to spreading the reformist functions of prison labor. Organized prison labor had always been strongly supported by penal reformers in the north of the United States but, in the mid-1980s, as the penal reformers moved away from that part of the United States, the concept of organized prison labor no longer had a significant political and legislative impact. The influence of penal reformers and the idea of instituting convict labor (but without competition in the labor market) had a strong influence on government politicians both at the federal and state government levels. The reformers endeavored to ensure the prisoners’ welfare and enable all prisoners to work and participate in the labor market as competitive workforce, both by leasing their labor and through the sale of final products on the free market.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEARNING STYLES GRAMMAR STUDENTS AND SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT/ПОВЕЗАНОСТ СТИЛОВА УЧЕЊА УЧЕНИКА ГИМНАЗИЈЕ СА ШКОЛСКИМ УСПЕХОМ
Authors: Olić Stanislava , Adamov Jasna
Published: October 2018

The research focuses on identifying learning styles of students using Experiential Learning Theory. Тhe paper explores the connection between the preferred learning styles of students with academic achievement аnd gender differences. The findings indicate that assimilating learning style most preferred by students. Furthermore, the study shows that there are significant differences in learning styles of students in terms of gender differences of students. The results suggest that within the school context in Serbia such teaching strategies are applied that encourage the development of the assimilating style – lectures through which a number of information systematized in a logical structure are transferred to students. Also, most of the students who have excellent school achievements actually prefer the assimilating learning style. This finding can be explained by the assumption that students develop their own learning styles in accordance with teachers' expectations.
УЛОГА И ЗНАЧАЈ ШКОЛСКОГ СПОРТА У ПРОЦЕСУ ВАСПИТАЊА МЛАДИХ/THE ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL SPORT IN EDUCATING THE YOUNG
Authors: Ранђеловић Небојша , Савић Звездан
Published: October 2018

School sport and physical education are mutually linked through numerous and complex ties and complement one another in the realization of a common goal – the preservation and improvement of health through a harmonious development of the personality with the help of physical activity and exercise. Physical education enables students to acquire a physical education and to form positive attitudes towards physical activity and sport, while taking part in school sport enables them to improve their motor skills through competing at different levels, and can represent a transition towards a more active involvement in sport via sports clubs and by taking part in official sports. However, official sport has in some of its manifestations obtained a completed different form. The principles of humanity have today been marginalized within it. This is reflected in sports education as a part of school sport and leads the sport education process to irreconcilable antagonism (oppositions) which is a consequence of fanatic, political and commercialized sport.School sport or sports in schools are terms which are quite often used synonymously, and are meant to reflect the same concept. At first glance they may seem to be interchangeable, since they both contain the word school. However, they are two different terminological determinants, two closely related yet different concepts. In this paper we will, among other things, indicate the difference between these two concepts in terms of their respective senses, and the possible implications of them being used interchangeably.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SERBIAN AND SLOVENIAN LISTED COMPANIES: A PRELIMINARY OVERVIEW OF THE REPORTING PRACTICES
Authors: Spasić Dejan , Vorina Anton
Published: October 2018

The aim of the research is to achieve a conclusion what is the level of the reporting practice on intangible assets in two countries - in the Republic of Serbia and in the Republic of Slovenia trough a comparative descriptive statistics. Consolidated financial statements of listed companies in these two countries were used from the Belgrade Stock Exchange (Serbia) and the Ljubljana Stock Exchange (Slovenia). The reason for the use of consolidated financial statements lies in the fact that they can contain unconsolidated intangible assets already recognized in the separate financial statements of the companies included in the group, as well as internally generated intangible assets that meet the conditions for recognition in a business combination (including Goodwill). The general assessment is that the survey results indicate a very low level of reporting practice of intangible assets in Serbia and relatively satisfactory level of reporting practice in Slovenia. Individual results are given in the fourth part of the paper.
Pedagogical challenges: insights from environmental communication
Authors: Weitkamp Emma
Published: October 2018

Environmental Pedagogies and Practice is divided into four sections: changing environmental pedagogies, teaching practices, examples of transformative approaches and a toolkit of lesson plans. While the book focuses on environmental communication, the chapters offer insights that are also relevant in a range of science communication contexts.
The Neukoelln phenomenon: The recent move of an art scene in Berlin
Authors: Arandelovic Biljana
Published: October 2018

One of the positive developments in post-Wall Berlin was the emergence of an
alternative art scene, with Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg having a leading
position in the early 1990s among artists as the new centres of Berlin?s
creative industries. Soon, Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg became places where
highly commercial creative companies arrived, and for that reason the art
scene moved to Kreuzberg-Friedrichshain after no longer being able to afford
the increasing rents. Nowadays we are witnessing the move of the art scene
to Neukoelln, one of Berlin?s most problematic districts, with higher than
average total migration, ethnic tensions, poor socio-demographic indicators
and a high crime rate. The art scene in this district is not as established
as it was in Mitte. What is happening there right now is not about profit,
it is more about the idea that something is going on at the moment. Thus, it
is too early for final conclusions. How does the arrival of an art scene
influence Berlin?s most problematic district and what is its possible future
impact? For now, we have the redevelopment of Berlin?s Neukoelln district
which will ultimately lead toward gentrification. The result of such a
change is rising rents and anger from the older more established residents.
Modalities of tenants participation in the revitalization of open spaces in complexes with high-rise housing
Authors: Bogdanovic-Protic Ivana , Dinic-Brankovic Milena , Igic Milica , Ljubenovic Milica , Mitkovic Mihailo
Published: October 2018

Participation of tenants is an actual and very efficient instrument for
revitalizing open spaces in complexes with high-rise housing. The share of
tenants in joint activities in open spaces and in their improvement
contributes to the development of the feeling of pride of the tenants and
the responsibility for the housing environment. Therefore, through
participation, tenants become motivated to undertake activities that can
prevent further devastation of open spaces. Modalities of tenants'
participation are diverse and some of the key are: tenants' personalization,
learning to improve common spaces (semi-public, semi-private) and collective
gardening. The aim of this paper is to affirm the participation of tenants
in the programs of revitalization of open spaces and articulation of its
significance in complexes with high-rise housing in the context of
improvement of quality of life. In these complexes there often occurs
alienation, lack of awareness of tenants for the improvement of open space,
and encouragement of participation of tenants is of particular importance.
In this context, this paper analyzes an example of good practice of
revitalizing open spaces in the residential complex Eriksbo in Gothenburg,
where a great diversity of modalities of tenants' participation can be
identified.
Creative city: Challenging concept
Authors: Tomic Vesna , Djukic Aleksandra
Published: October 2018

Culture and creativity were always an essential part of city growth, but
today they are integrated in the life of cities as a part of official
strategies or as an action of a group of artists and people, working in the
cultural and creative industries. Culture and creativity form part of many
concepts of urban development promoted as an acceptable response to the
challenges of globalization. As a part of urban development policy, they are
expected to enable sustainable development, and they rely on human
potential, local comparative advantages and development of technologies. The
main principles of these concepts are communication, social networks,
technology, adaptability, concentration, synergy and inclusion. As any
paradigm, creative cities are challenged on many levels, in theory and in
practice. Using culture and creativity as a resource and marketing value
should be thoughtful, since it can have a significant impact on society.
This paper will present some arguments about policies and critics of
creative cities, as well as the required preconditions, organizational
forms, their development path and relation to inclusion. This paper will
present the case study of Savamala, as an example of urban regeneration
through creating a cultural and creative quarter in Belgrade, and within a
method of multicase study, include two more examples of cultural and
creative strategies, the cases of Shanghai and Copenhagen, and by analyzing
top-down and bottom-up initiatives, some conclusions about potentials and
risks of those strategies will be drawn.