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PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PIDANA TERHADAP PELAKU TINDAK PIDANA PEMALSUAN AKTA NIKAH
Authors: Ismail Ismail
Published: December 2018

Pemalsuan merupakan salah satu tindak pidana yang diatur dalam Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana. Khusus pemalsuan surat diatur dalam Pasal 263 dan Pasal 264 Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana dengan ancaman pidana penjara selama 6 (enam) tahun. Penelitian ini yang menjadi surat atau dokumen penting yang dipalsukan adalah akta nikah. Sebagaimana kasus yang telah terjadi dan diputuskan dalam putusan Nomor: 71/Pid.B/2012/PN-Lhoksukon, dimana Jaksa Penuntut Umum mendakwakan terdakwa dengan dakwaan Alternatif  subsidairitas dan hakim dalam putusan tersebut tidak memperhatikan dakwaan dari jaksa. Sehingga dalam kajian ini mengkaji tentang factor penyebab hakim tidak mempertimbangkan dakwaan jaksa dalam putusannya dan bagaimana pertanggungjawaban pidana pelaku pemalsuan akta nikah.
Formes et formations superficielles de la partie ouest du Causse de Sauveterre (Grands Causses)
Authors: Bruxelles Laurent , Simon-Coiçon Régine , Guendon Jean-Louis , Ambert Paul
Published: December 2018

En 2002, le Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Causses a lancé l'étude hydrogéologique de la partie ouest du Causse de Sauveterre qui constitue l'élément le plus septentrional des Grands Causses. L'analyse des morphologies karstiques et la caractérisation des formations superficielles ont permis de préciser la vulnérabilité des aquifères karstiques et d'appréhender les différents bassins d'alimentation karstique de ce plateau. Ce travail a également permis de caractériser la morphogenèse caussenarde et ses liens avec les différentes formations superficielles identifiées. Les résultats confirment l'existence d'une paléotopographie karstique en prélude à la transgression du Crétacé supérieur.

Puis, au gré de la structuration tectonique des causses, les formations résiduelles crétacées, celles provenant de l'altération de la série jurassique (argiles à chailles, grésou dolomitique) mais aussi les formations allochtones originaires des zones de socle, sont intervenues plus ou moins directement dans la genèse du modelé caussenard. Des formes anciennes héritées du Crétacé côtoient des morphologies plus récentes qui précèdent ou accompagnent le creusement des gorges du Lot et du Tarn. Localement, des manifestations volcaniques ont également recoupé voire réutilisé certaines de ces morphologies karstiques. La conservation différentielle de ces anciennes couvertures s'accorde relativement bien avec les grands traits de la structure géologique.
Etude de la karstification à partir des données de forages : le cas des Monts de Tlemcen (Algérie)
Authors: Bensaoula Fouzia
Published: December 2018

Les Monts de TIemcen constituent le massif carbonaté karstifié le plus étendu du nord-ouest algérien, après celui des monts de Saïda. Ils correspondent à un vaste horst de direction NE-SW et sont composés essentiellement de formations d'âge jurassique supérieur et crétacé inférieur. Les aquifères qui y sont contenus constituent la principale ressource en eau de la région. Ils sont captés par plus de 160 forages. Ces derniers se révèlent d'excellents outils d'observation du karst et en particulier de sa partie noyée. Dans les forages au rotary, les pertes totales de boue sont l'indice d'une karstification. L'enregistrement des côtes de pertes permet de repérer les niveaux fissurés et karstifiés. Trois différents aspects de cette karstification ont été observés : une fissuration importante, qui se traduit par des pertes totales de boue au cours du forage, des cavités importantes, qui se traduisent par des chutes libres d'outils de forage, et des cavités comblées d'un remplissage karstique, qui sont décelées grâce aux enregistrements de diagraphies et à l'étude des déblais. L'analyse statistique de ces données a permis de mettre en évidence les éléments suivants :

-Le faciès dolomitique est nettement dominant par rapport au faciès calcaire ;

-La fréquence de ces indices diminue lentement avec la profondeur ;

-La fissuration est décelée d'une manière importante sur les 120 à 130 premiers mètres par rapport au toit des formations karstiques, sans pour autant qu'elle devienne inexistante en profondeur.

Dans la zone effondrée de TIemcen, qui se situe sur les piémonts nord des Monts de TIemcen, un nombre important de forages (26) a permis d'effectuer une cartographie en courbes isopaques de la couverture du karst ainsi que celle du toit de la formation karstifiée. Cette dernière présente deux zones en creux à plus de 100 m de profondeur, dans les parties SW et NE.

Le toit du substratum carbonaté jurassique présente une surface très irrégulière qui pourrait correspondre à un paléo relief karstique noyé par la transgression miocène. Enfin la dernière carte établie représente une surface de karstification qui pourrait être assimilée à une pseudo paléo-surface piézométrique.
A proposed new mineralogical classification system for granitic pegmatites – Part I: History and the need for a new classification
Authors: Müller Axel , Simmons William , Beurlen Hartmut , Thomas Rainer , Ihlen Peter M. , Wise Michael , Roda-Robles Encarnación , Neiva Ana M.R. , Zagorsky Victor
Published: December 2018

This study represents the precursor and complementary study for the new classification of granitic pegmatites by Wise et al. (this issue) and provides a detailed analysis of existing classifications of granitic pegmatites in terms of applied classification criteria and applicability. The analyses revealed that a new classification scheme for granitic pegmatites is required. In the second part measurable, inferred, and presumed classification criteria applicable for the classification of pegmatites are listed and discussed, including how they should be utilized in future classification schemes. This study records the process of how the new classification scheme for pegmatites was developed.
Colloidal chemistry with patchy silica nanoparticles
Authors: Rouet Pierre-Etienne , Chomette Cyril , Adumeau Laurent , Duguet Etienne , Ravaine Serge
Published: December 2018

We report a new route to synthesize clusters, or so-called colloidal molecules (CMs), which mimic the symmetry of molecular structures made of one central atom. We couple site-specifically functionalized patchy nanoparticles, i.e., valence-endowed colloidal atoms (CAs), with complementary nanospheres through amide bonds. By analogy with the Gillespie formalism, we show that AX4, AX3E1 and AX2E2 CMs can be obtained from tetravalent sp3-like CAs when the relative amount of both building units is varied in a controlled manner. We obtain AX2 CMs from divalent sp-like CAs. We also show that it is possible to covalently attach two different types of satellites to the same central patchy nanoparticle to create more complex CMs, opening the way to the fabrication of new multifunctional nanostructures with well-controlled shape and composition.
An annotated checklist of Coccinellidae with four new records from Pakistan (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae)
Authors: Ali Muhammad , Ahmed Khalil , Ali Shoukat , Raza Ghulam , Hussain Ishtiaq , Anjum Syed Ishtiaq
Published: December 2018

Some new ladybird (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) records collected during the last four years across Sindh are reported. A first preliminary checklist of ladybirds from Sindh is presented, consisting of one subfamily, ten tribes, 21 genera, and 29 species including four new records, namelyBulaealichatschovii(Hummel),ExochomuspubescensKüster, Scymnus (Pullus) latemaculatus Motschulsky, Scymnus (Pullus) syriacus Marseul, and four varieties of the speciesCheilomenessexmaculatus(Fabricius).
Digital Economy, Business Models, and Cloud Computing
Authors: Strømmen-Bakhtiar Abbas
Published: December 2018

From the invention of writing to the steam engine and to computers, human history has been one of technological inventions and change. In our relatively recent past we have witnessed several technological revolutions which rapidly replaced one set of technologies by another, and in the process created what Schumpeter called the creative destruction. Today, we are witnessing a technological revolution that is changing the way we live, work, and communicate. We call this the digital revolution which brings with it new technologies, methods, and business models. This chapter discusses the digital revolution and the platform business model. This business model is used by many “sharing economy” businesses such as Airbnb and Uber. The success of this business model is dependent on the rapid expansion of its user-base. This business model requires infrastructure and applications that can cope with this rapid expansion. Cloud computing has been providing these services.
Strategic Vision on the Chain of Decision in Modern Competitive Scenarios
Authors: Lima de Magalhães Jorge , Alves de Oliveira Daniele , Santos da Costa Jorge Carlos , Hartz Zulmira
Published: December 2018

Organizations, to achieve their strategic targets, are frequently making decisions facing modern competitive scenarios. The increment of the transparency requirements in the transactions executed is one of the factors that explain the interest in the process modeling, since it can act as a control instrument because it allows one to constantly review the base of the structure and point out problems and failures which will be reflected in chain by the other instruments used by the organizations. The literature review and the experience in the industry of productive processes shows the need to apply better management models to remain in the competitive edge of business, modeling orientation focused on the activities of each area with interfaces involved in the all productive processes. The proposal of this model is to establish the interfaces and dialogues with interaction and participation of the production areas: quality control, regulatory policies, and industrial engineering advisory to contribute technically with information to subsidize the better elaboration of the master production plan.
The Interdisciplinarity of the Information Science
Authors: Rascão José
Published: December 2018

This chapter presents the conceptual evolution of interdisciplinarity, transdisciplinarity, and discipline under information science from a theoretical framework. The text is a research whose primary purpose is to analyze scientific research developed in the context of interdisciplinary information science with participation in more than one area of knowledge. Using the concepts presented and those that contemporary authors studied in different areas for composition of the conceptual framework that presents itself, the results of the research have enabled profiling of research in the area about the use of different approaches and concluded that different forms and levels of interaction are found in information science. It is, therefore, concluded that the concepts have changed and that caused significant changes in their meanings. These changes lead to an ongoing re-evaluation and updating in the context of information science and its implications because it is an interdisciplinary science.
Integrating Play Therapy and Mental Health Consultation
Authors: Vaughn Krystal , Dugan Erin
Published: December 2018

Many parents and teachers are often confounded when it comes to figuring out a child's presenting issues. Mental health consultants are able to note the frequency, proximity, duration and intensity of and in which the behavior(s) occur (American Psychological Association, 2013; Henderson & Martin, 2014). These professionals are equipped with the tools, education, and experience and are able to gather information, observe, and assess the challenging behaviors or presenting issues in order to formulate and conceptualize a treatment plan for the child, their parent(s), and/or the school/center based setting. Additionally, mental health consultants may offer valuable feedback; increase of knowledge, skills and awareness; development of treatment plans; and implementation of the necessary interventions. This chapter seeks to provide professionals with the definitions, differences, structure, and implementation of a mental health consultation model.
Eye-Tracking as a Research Methodology in Educational Context
Authors: Rodrigues Pedro , Rosa Pedro J.
Published: December 2018

A large body of educational research has been keen to the processes and outcomes of learning. Usually, clinical interviews, self-report measures or behavioral assessment procedures have been the most frequently used techniques to assess cognitive activities during learning. Equally, such approaches often suffer from validity issues. The eye-tracking methodology can be used to overcome some limitations in the study of cognitive processes linked to learning and performance. Therefore, this chapter aims to show how eye movement studies can be used to link ocular metrics to learning processes (e.g. language acquisition, reading, memory). The authors cover a topic that ranges from the paradigm shift in the theories of learning, through eye movement applications and measures, to the contribution of eye tracking methodology to investigate learning processes in educational settings.
Toward a Participatory View of Early Literacies in Second Language Contexts
Authors: Cañas Claudia , Ocampo Ángela Patricia , Rodríguez Ana Karina , López-Ladino Mónica , Mora Raúl Alberto
Published: December 2018

This chapter will introduce a pedagogical framework to engage with literacy practices in early childhood contexts and English language learners (ELLs), based on the commonalities across three research studies carried out in three schools in Medellín, Colombia. In this chapter, we argue that developing strong pedagogical proposals for PreK-5 spaces entails breaking the traditional compartmentalization of children's practices between in or out of school and carefully integrating multimodality and critical literacy in our curricula. Besides the explanation of our pedagogical framework and its link to our current research, the chapter also provides some insights for early childhood teachers working with ELLs around the world to draw from these frameworks and transform their curricula. Although language context may differ, there are developmental commonalities across the board that practitioners and teacher educators can draw from, regardless of whether the children are in English-speaking contexts or not.
Young Children and Narrative Meaning-Making to Promote Arts and Technology
Authors: Garvis Susanne
Published: December 2018

Around the world, many young children under five years of age engage with arts and technology in their home environments. Engagement with arts and technology becomes a form of sense making and communication for the young child. When children enter early childhood educational settings, the same access to digital technology may not be visible. A divide between home environments and school environments may exist, with different cultural norms. Leven and Arafeh (2002) describe this as digital-disconnect between home-school contexts. This chapter will explore the importance of narrative meaning-making to promote arts and technology communication by young children. Narrative interactions allow children's voices to be at the centre of decisions by the educator regarding arts and technology engagement. By allowing children's voices to be heard around their engagement of arts and technology, we can reflect on reducing the gap between home environments and school environments for learning.
Using New Technologies to Engage and Support English Language Learners in Mathematics Classrooms
Authors: Pritchard Robert , O'Hara Susan , Zwiers Jeff
Published: December 2018

An emerging body of research is demonstrating the potential of new technologies such as iPad and phone apps, wikis, blogs, podcasts and web-based editing tools for significantly improving the academic language development of English language learners. The authors of this chapter present an expanded definition of academic language, explain why these new technologies are important, and discuss how they can be used to provide effective and innovative mathematics instruction to English language learners. Three classroom vignettes demonstrate specific ways in which a variety of technologies can be implemented across grade levels to meet the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice and Content.
Kinesthetic Gaming, Cognition, and Learning
Authors: Demiroz Erdem
Published: December 2018

Kinesthetic gaming, which is also called full-body gaming, is the rising star of digital gaming trends of recent years. With the integration of commercially available motion tracking systems into game consoles, players are able to control the games with kinesthetic movements without any handheld controllers. This new form of advanced human-computer interaction (HCI) allows players to interact with games in more realistic and natural ways. Because of its novelty, research in kinesthetic gameplay is limited, and experimental research on the effects of kinesthetic gaming on learning is almost non-existent. The purpose of the chapter is to investigate the philosophical foundations of kinesthetic game-playing by emphasizing the role of physical action on learning under the framework of cognitive theories and to discuss possible implications in P-12 education. The author aims to introduce kinesthetic game-playing as a powerful tool for learning and to develop new insights on gaming in P-12 education.
Informing Teaching Through Community Engagement
Authors: Lewis Trish , Fickel Letitia Hochstrasser , Mackey Glynne , Breeze Des
Published: December 2018

Preservice teacher education programs prepare teachers for a variety of educational settings that serve a diverse range of children. Research suggests that many graduates lack confidence and the capability to teach those from backgrounds different from their own, including children from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and children with additional learning needs. In the bicultural, and increasingly multicultural, New Zealand context, preservice teachers are overwhelmingly from White, middle-class, monolingual backgrounds. This chapter offers a case study of the development of a community engagement course within an initial teacher education degree program. Based on Kolb's model of experiential learning and Moll's notions of funds of knowledge and identity, the course aims to enhance preservice teachers' knowledge of the lives of children they teach, and their dispositions and cultural competence for teaching, through personal and professional interaction with the community.
It Is Real Colouring?
Authors: Di Cesare Dane Marco , Harwood Debra , Rowsell Jennifer
Published: December 2018

Situated in the context of the role digital technology plays in the lives of young children in today's society, this chapter is comprised of four sections examining children's thinking involving digital spaces. First, a succinct overview of current research will be presented, focusing on emergent themes regarding young children navigating digital spaces and their im/material thinking. Following this is an examination of the issues raised from this research. This section highlights disparate access to technology and children's construction of identity in digital spaces. The next section presents the gaps in current research and the final section of this chapter focuses on implications for literacy practice, policy, and research.
Enhancing Early Childhood Education Teacher Candidates' Experiences
Authors: Schroth Stephen T.
Published: December 2018

Teacher education programs face many challenges preparing teacher candidates for the early childhood education classroom. Initiating undergraduate research programs in conjunction with early childhood teacher education can provide a greatly enhanced experience for teacher candidates and bear great benefits to the departments sponsoring this. Undergraduate research initiatives provide pre-service teachers with tremendous opportunities to gain hands-on experiences with many of the theories and strategies they study in their coursework. Such initiatives also serve as tremendous recruiting tools, especially for those early childhood education programs seeking to recruit more males, teacher candidates of color, and those from low-SES backgrounds. Rigorous preparation must be completed before teacher candidates begin to conduct fieldwork, but the benefits to teacher candidates, mentor teachers, and children are many.
Why Studying Individual Differences in CALL?
Authors: Tayebinik Maryam , Puteh Marlia
Published: December 2018

The present chapter aims to highlight the importance of studying individual differences (IDs) in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). This study begins with a brief overview of drastic changes in educational delivery methods by wide application of technological tools and ends by developing a framework that emphasizes on the need for studying IDs in CALL settings. To gain a comprehensive support to develop this framework, an extensive literature review was conducted by focusing on a) instruction and technology integration, b) natural aptitude of Net generation for technology-mediated education, c) utilizing technology in language learning process, d) CALL properties, e) CALL advantages in second language learning, f) the effect of IDs in language learning, g) common taxonomies of IDs in language learning process, and h) the role of IDs in technology-mediated learning environments. This study motivates future research to find relationship between IDs and language learning CALL environments.
Designing a Learning Analytic System for Assessing Immersive Virtual Learning Environments
Authors: Russell Donna , Wallis Steven E.
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this chapter is to develop a template for the evaluation of learning in an educational game. In this case, gaming is referred to as 3D immersive virtual learning environments. Problem-based learning is the design template for the IVLE as it engages learners in defined learning behaviors that have been shown to encourage advanced problem-based learning. As a result of this holistic design procedure the learning analytic system proposed in this chapter is an integrated system that can be linked to P-12 educational programs augmenting their traditional programs and providing alternative instructional procedures, alternative learning processes for students and a standards-based but a more individualistic and thus viable assessment of learning to replace an outdated learning assessment model.
Developing a Project-Based CALL Environment With Technical Communication in an Exploratory 3D Printing Context
Authors: Roy Debopriyo
Published: December 2018

Involving EFL students in 3D printing in a language classroom introduces the idea of project-based CALL, where different technology interfaces engage students in complex technical writing activities and social interactions in a fluid language-learning environment. This paper took an instructional approach to explaining how project-based CALL environment could be created with 3D printing based practices, combining technical communication with systems thinking, online research, 3D scanning, computer-aided design, sketch boarding and concept mapping, prototyping, and digital content management. Class performance in this collaborative, autonomous and social language-learning environment suggested that students were able to produce technical writing, prepare documentation, demonstrated critical thinking and brainstorming, and develop design and implementation strategies while handling 3D printing-enabled processes. Results and patterns of student engagement with technology indicated that project-based learning (PBL) approach in TC classroom is engaging, unique, realistic and feasible.
Utilizing Computer-Assisted Vocabulary Learning Tools in English Language Teaching
Authors: Alnajjar Marwa , Brick Billy
Published: December 2018

This study explores five in-service teachers' perceptions with regards to the technical and pedagogical usability of digital flashcards in English language teaching. All the teachers were enrolled in a one-year Masters of Art in English Language Teaching program at Coventry University and had previous teaching experience ranging from elementary to university level. The study adopted a quan→QUAL mixed-method research design, combining elements of surveys and case studies, to examine the factors that affected the teachers' perceptions in addition to how they view three specific websites: Cram, Quizlet, and StudyStack. Participants explored these websites and created sets of flashcards in a computer lab, then completed a survey and participated in a focus group interview. Findings suggest that although the teachers were willing to integrate digital flashcards in their future teaching, it is dependent on several factors, including: learners' age, the quality of graphics in the websites, and the teachers' prior experience as students on their MA program. Nonetheless, the “wow” factor seemed to influence their perceptions of the usability of these websites, which can either be extreme positive or negative initial reactions as a result of the websites' presentational scheme.
Gaeilge Gaming
Authors: Dalton Gene , Devitt Ann
Published: December 2018

In the 2011 census almost one in three Irish teenagers claimed to be unable to speak Irish (Central Statistics Office, Ireland, 2012), despite the language being taught daily in school. The challenges facing the Irish language in schools are complex and multifaceted. The research reported here attempts to address some of these challenges by adopting a novel approach to teaching Irish to primary school children using an online detective game. This paper details how a group of 10 year old children (n = 17) report their experience of the game, and how this compares to its proposed affordances for language learning. Overall, the children responded very positively, and identified significant motivational factors associated with the game, such as rewards, positive team interactions, challenge and active learning. Their feedback demonstrates that this use of gaming technology has the potential to support children's language learning through creating a language community where users are motivated to use Irish in a meaningful way.
Examining the Potential for Flipped Literature Units
Authors: Shaffer Shelly
Published: December 2018

This chapter discusses a case study of an eleventh-grade American Literature course in the Southwestern United States using flipped teaching approaches with technology for the first time. The study's purpose was to investigate the effects of flipping using technology on how the teacher and students worked, learned, and engaged with English Language Arts (ELA) content. Specifically, the researcher hoped to study the effects of flipped coursework on homework and classwork, the students' and teacher's responses to flipped strategies, and the impact of technology on a two-week unit on The Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald, 1925). The teacher worked with the researcher to choose four activities in the unit to flip, which involved a webquest, Google quiz, blog, and online PowerPoint. The participants in the study included the teacher: Mr. Riggs, a veteran ELA teacher with over 20 years' experience and four eleventh grade students: Simone, a bi-racial female; Omar, an African-American male; Garrett, a Caucasian male; and Audrey, a Latino female. Through open-coding analysis of interviews with each participant during the study, field notes taken throughout the unit, and documents collected from online and paper artifacts, three major categories were established. The major categories included perceptions of changes in classwork and homework, impact of technology, and appeal of flipped classrooms. The findings of this study revealed that the flipped unit had an impact on the amount of homework, the type of homework and classwork, homework completion, time spent in class, and the way technology was used. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation played an important role on whether flipped assignments were completed on time or were engaging for students. A final important finding showed that teacher flexibility was necessary for the flipped unit to be successful. This study provides insight into how flipping could work and look in an ELA classroom.
In-Game Culture Affects Learners' Use of Vocabulary Learning Strategies in Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games
Authors: Bytheway Julie
Published: December 2018

Millions of language learners use commercial off-the-shelf computer games as informal learning contexts. Massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) are rich meaningful vocabulary learning contexts with in-game cultures that encourage creativity, decrease anxiety, force interaction, demand cooperative and autonomous learning, increase motivation, and reward curiosity. This case-study of World of Warcraft® players examined how the in-game culture affected participants' use of vocabulary learning strategies. Using research processes inherent in Grounded Theory, rich data was collected from extant MMORPG texts and observations of, interviews with, and elicited texts from a criterion sample of six ESL experienced gamers. Through constant comparative analysis, patterns and strategies emerged. Gu's (2005) model of vocabulary learning strategies in contexts was adapted to suit digital game contexts. The results highlight the need to value how the MMORPG culture affects language learners' vocabulary learning strategies and argue for study into autonomous language learning in commercial off-the-shelf digital games.
Impact of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning on the Writing Skills of Engineering Students
Authors: Ahluwalia Gurleen , Gupta Deepti
Published: December 2018

The present case study investigates the effectiveness of technology use in the writing skills of the students at the tertiary level. The subjects of this research were 80 students of an engineering college of Punjab, India. The project was implemented on the basis of the experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. At the outset of the project, all the subjects were given a standardized writing test. Following which, the students of the experimental group were made to perform their writing activities using technology in the language lab throughout the semester. Thereafter their performance was assessed and the results were further compared with the students of the control group as well as with their own performance in the pre-test. The results revealed that the achievement in the writing skills of the students under treatment improved significantly. Lastly, the researcher elicited information about students' perceptions on the use of technological tools.
The Web-Based Intelligent English Instruction System CSIEC
Authors: Jia Jiyou
Published: December 2018

This chapter presents the architecture of Web-based intelligent English instruction system CSIEC (Computer Simulation in Educational Communication) and illustrates its important components with examples: dialogue simulation functions including multiple roles talk show and user participating roles play, vocabulary exercises including crossword, single choice questions and cloze questions, listening, reading comprehension, grammar exercises, reading aloud, individual learner portfolios, collaborative learning, the teacher's management function, feedback, and so on. The system's function of instant feedback to every student and statistical analysis upon all students' responses to question answers characterizes this system as a learner response system. The Web-based system can be browsed not only by the user through traditional personal computers but also through fashionable tablet computers. Besides the Web-based system, a standalone vocabulary learning and assessment system for Windows OS is developed. Its functions are also introduced.
Learning Language Through Facebook
Authors: Leier Vera Monika
Published: December 2018

This article seeks to account for the experiences of tertiary students of German when a Facebook group and associated tasks is introduced as an assessed element of their language course. Ethnographic methods were applied, such as pre-, post questionnaires, interviews and fieldnotes. The data was collected by the instructor/researcher and subjected to thematic analysis. The students (n = 23) enjoyed Facebook but mostly used the site passively and only actively posted when required. This led to a flurry of posts at deadlines and less engagement between deadlines. Students wanted more feedback than the instructor was giving them, in an effort to make the interaction feel more authentic and spontaneous, as it is in non-educational, social Facebook.
A Qualitative Study on CALL Knowledge and Materials Design
Authors: Sert Olcay , Li Li
Published: December 2018

The present study investigates how academic coursework and formal learning of instructional technology and materials design help pre-service English language teachers' development of critical knowledge of CALL materials. The participants are 111 pre-service English language teachers enrolled in a TEFL programme at a Turkish University. Throughout a 14-week semester, these participants learn to design a variety of CALL materials including online teaching tools and a set of Web 2.0 tools. The article explores the skills and knowledge of pre-service teachers on the design and development of audio-visual web-based activities, through qualitative content analysis of their written reflections. The analyses of reflections on practice have revealed that these teachers demonstrate strong and critical understanding of CALL in enriching authenticity, enhancing motivation, facilitating language learning, and providing multimodal resources. They also display great awareness of instructional knowledge, in particular, in the design and interface of technology to facilitate learning.
Mental Health and Addictions Workforce Development
Authors: Roche Ann M. , Nicholas Roger S.
Published: December 2018

This chapter addresses changes in the conceptualization of workforce development and its implications for mental health and addiction1 workers, services, and sectors. First we provide an overview of the background, historical and contextual factors impacting current approaches to workforce development. Next, an examination of systems thinking, service delivery models and goals, workforce planning, leadership and worker recruitment, retention and wellbeing are provided. Finally, theories of knowledge and innovation dissemination, learning models and theories, and emerging use of technology are examined.
Psychological Traits, Addiction Symptoms, and Feature Usage as Predictors of Problematic Smartphone Use Among University Students in China
Authors: Leung Louis , Liang Jingwen
Published: December 2018

This study investigates the effects of psychological traits (i.e., procrastination, leisure boredom, and impulsivity) and addiction symptoms on problematic smartphone use. Data were collected from a multistage random sample of 649 university students. The results showed that procrastination, impulsivity [including sensation seeking and (lack of) perseverance], symptoms of addiction (e.g., inability to control craving, withdrawal, and complaints), and frequent usage of smartphone features for instrumental, relational, expressive, and informational purposes were significant predictors of problematic smartphone use.
Exploring the Risk Factors of Interactive E-Health Interventions for Digital Addiction
Authors: Alrobai Amen , McAlaney John , Phalp Keith , Ali Raian
Published: December 2018

Digital Addiction refers to a problematic usage of digital devices characterised by being excessive, compulsive, impulsive and hasty. It is often associated with negative life experience such as anxiety and depression. To combat Digital Addiction, interactive e-health intervention applications started to appear to aid users adjust their usage style. The present study aims to understand the risks related to such e-health interventions. The authors conducted an empirical research to investigate such risks from users' perspectives through a diary study. Fourteen participants were recruited and asked to install popular “digital diet” applications and use them for two weeks and record their significant moments. The authors then interviewed the participants to discuss their experience. Self-governed interactive e-health intervention for digital addiction could lead to adverse side effects such as lower self-esteem, misconception of the healthy usage and creating an alternative addictive experience. Thus, there is a need for theory-based development and rigorous testing for such e-health solutions.
Intercultural Education and Training of Slovene Police Officers for the Purpose of International Missions
Authors: Kač Sonja Mlaker , Tamše Tajana , Gorenak Irena
Published: December 2018

In this chapter the authors will discuss the importance of intercultural education and training for the purpose of high quality work of police officers during international missions. The Slovene Police is among other basic work areas also responsible for international cooperation, such as cooperation with Europol, Interpol, etc. and among others it his together with Slovene Armed Forces also responsible for international missions. The integration of intercultural perspectives into their education and training is due to the special work conditions during work in international missions highly important. The authors will present the theoretical aspect of the importance of intercultural training for all the employees that work in special intercultural environment and conditions as well as present the results of empirical study. Furthermore, the chapter will present the results of research which was conducted in 2014 among Slovene police officers included in international missions from the beginning in 1997 until 2014.
Cross-Cultural Collaboration for Community-Oriented Policing and Restorative Justice
Authors: Normore Anthony H. , Ellis Brian , Clamp Kerry , Paterson Craig
Published: December 2018

This chapter proposes ways to actively shape future cross-cultural police leadership and collaboration within and across police cultures. The ideas presented are intended to create dialogue across modern police organizations and those who lead them. All four authors are connected with police work either as police officers, police researchers, or criminology instructors. We highlight the impact of restorative justice in policing, community-oriented policing, and collaboration of the law enforcement community within US and UK. Examples of these efforts are embedded throughout the chapter to corroborate our argument for more collaboration within and across cultures if contemporary policing is to be successful. Future research directions are presented.
Women Principals' Career Paths
Authors: Kıral Bilgen
Published: December 2018

The managerial career has always been perceived as a man's realm, but this perception is changing. It is the same for schools like other organizations. The number of women principals is increasing, and perceptions are changing in a way that women can also take up such positions. However, women teachers face more difficulties and barriers compared to men when they take up an administrative career. This chapter looks into the career planning and pre-career process of women school principals, their stages of the career development, the barriers and difficulties they encounter during the career development, and the strategies they employ to cope with them within the framework of the career construction theory.
Psychological and psychopathological sequelae in cardiovascular acute disease
Authors: Caponnetto Pasquale
Published: December 2018

The burden of mental illness is profound and growing. Each year, almost one in three adults in the non-institutionalized community has a diagnosable mental or addictive disorder, and this figure climbs to approximately 40% among emergency departments patients. We described the principal cardiovascular acute disease and their emotional and behavioral consequences where psychological intervention could improve the care pathway and clinical outcome. Peer-reviewed articles from Medline, Psycinfo, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane library, about psychological and psychopathological sequelae in cardiovascular acute disease were searched. The psychological and psychopathological sequelae associated to stroke include emotional and behavioral changes and cognitive impairment. Fear, symptoms of depression, anxiety or specific post-traumatic symptoms like intrusions, hyper-arousal and/or cognitive avoidance are common in people suffering of cardiovascular acute disease treated at emergency departments. In emergency departments, health personnel must recognize psychological and psychopathological sequelae in cardiovascular acute disease in order to develop effective interventions for these patients. Identify factors that are associated with both psychological distress and physical distress and promote interventions aimed at reducing psychological distress and improving psychological health empowerment is an important element to consider in order to offer the best care to vulnerable population as that suffering of cardiovascular acute disease.
Neuronal localization of GAS7 within human brain tissue: Implications for schizophrenia research
Authors: Meyer Michael A.
Published: December 2018

In view of recent data on the linkage of Gas7 protein to schizophrenia, and in view of its role in neurite outgrowth, histochemical localization of the Gas7 protein was studied in normal human brain tissue using an online tissue atlas. Selective localization to neurons in the cerebral cortex was found with moderate levels in the hippocampus and caudate, but fairly low levels were noted within the human cerebellum and was limited to small granule cells as well as the neuropil of the cerebellar molecular layers. Despite this low intensity histochemical localization in the cerebellum, molecular data indicate a substantially large number of RNA transcripts in the cerebellum that exceeded the cerebral cortex as determined by sequencing studies.
Variations in treatment of C1 fractures by time, age, and geographic region in the United States: An analysis of 985 patients
Authors: Armaghani Sheyan J. , Grabel Zachary J. , Vu Catphuong , Yoon S. Tim
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the variations in the treatment of C1 fractures over time, by age group, and by geographic region using a nationwide database. The Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS) database was queried to identify patients ≥18 years who sustained C1 fracture from 2006-2012. Patients were filtered based on the intervention they received: collar, halo, or surgery. Regions of hospital used in analysis were defined as Northeast, Midwest, South, and West. Surgical intervention for C1 fracture increased from 27.1% of cases in 2006 to 55.4% of cases in 2012 (P<0.001). The rate of collar treatment increased with increasing age. In contrast, rate of halo use decreased with increasing age. A greater proportion of patients in the Northeast were treated by collar compared to all other regions (P<0.001). We can conclude that there is considerable variation in the treatment of C1 fractures with regards to age and geographic region. Surgical treatment of these fractures is increasing over time. Future considerations should be given to developing treatment guidelines to decrease variation and potentially create cost-savings.
Hypoceruloplasminemia: an unusual biochemical finding in a girl with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and severe hypothyroidism
Authors: Valenzise Mariella , Porcaro Federica , Zirilli Giuseppina , De Luca Filippo , Cinquegrani Maurizio , Aversa Tommaso
Published: December 2018

Clinical picture of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) may significantly vary in pediatric age, ranging from euthyroidism to subclinical hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism; only rarely HT presentation may be characterized by a severe hypothyroidism also in pediatric age. Here we describe a 3-year-old Caucasian girl who was admitted to our Clinic due to pericardial effusion, muscle weakness and weight gain. At clinical examination, she presented with bradycardia, pale and round face, pseudohypertrophy of calf muscles and no pitting edema of the limbs. Routine blood investigations showed high serum aspartate and alanine aminotransferase levels, low serum ceruloplasmin without clinical signs of Wilson’s disease, dyslipidemia. Thyroid function tests revealed a picture of severe hypothyroidism associated with HT. After the replacement treatment with L-T4, thyroid-stimulating hormone serum levels gradually decreased, with concomitant resolution of pericardial effusion and normalization of ceruloplasmin levels.
Floating rafts as breeding habitats for the Common tern, Sterna hirundo. Colonization patterns, abundance and reproductive success in Venice Lagoon
Authors: Coccon Francesca , Borella Stefano , Simeoni Nicola , Malavasi Stefano
Published: December 2018

The Venice lagoon hosts the 15% of the entire Italian breeding population of Common terns, Sterna hirundo, highlighting the great value of the area for this species. However, in the last 25 years, a substantial decline of Common terns has been detected in the Lagoon, which culminated in 2008. The main causes of this negative trend were the loss of salt marsh habitats, where terns typically breed in the Venice lagoon. This was due to the increase in the mean sea level and the greater frequency of high tides during the reproductive period with consequent flooding of their breeding sites; competition with yellowlegged gulls (Larus michahellis), predation and human disturbance. As a preliminary experimental approach to counter the depletion of the species and favour its recovery, we performed a habitat loss compensation project by setting up four floating rafts (3x2m), covered by two different types of substrate (sandy and vegetal substrate). This was to function as an artificial nesting site safe from flooding, positioned in a protected internal wetland area of the Venice lagoon, Valle Averto (Sourthern Lagoon). We studied the colonization patterns of the rafts and the reproductive success of Common tern breeding pairs during the 2014 and 2015 breeding seasons. We also investigated those environmental and structural variables that could favour the use of the rafts and the nesting success of the species. In both years, the rafts were successfully colonized and used by terns for nesting. Our results also indicated higher temperature, lower rainfall and greater distance from the shore as the main habitat factors favouring the occurrence and the reproductive success of the breeding pairs, while a windrow of dead plants was indicated as the preferred substrate for covering rafts in order to make them more attractive. The results provided some suggestions for successful restoration plans to be developed in similar lagoon areas.