bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE ANALYSIS OF LEARNING MOTIVATION ON COLLEGE STUDENT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION COURSES IN THE SCIENCE BASIC CONCEPT
Authors: Taufiq Mohammad , Susilo Herawati , Al Muhdhar Mimien Henie Irawati , Saptasari Murni
Published: July 2019

Motivation in learning will influence the student to be a success. Four aspects that became part of the motivation is the fundamental aspects of attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction. The purpose of this research is to know the extent to which students ' motivation of elementary school teacher education on the basic concept of subject science. The method used is descriptive quantitative survey method; in this case, use the question form of student motivation. This research was carried out in April 2016. The subject of research is the 234 students distributed in University of Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya and the State University of Surabaya. The results showed that students ' learning motivation of elementary school teacher education in aspects of attention, relevance, and satisfaction are on the category quite nicely, while confidence is at a type less well this defines the that required increased efforts of student learning motivation on the subject the basic concept of science.
PROSES LITERASI DIGITAL TERHADAP ANAK: Tantangan Pendidikan di Zaman Now
Authors: Mustofa Mustofa , Budiwati B. Heni
Published: July 2019

Abstact: Digital Literacy Process for Children: Educational Challenges in the Age of Now. The method used in writing this article is the study of literature. Digital literacy is an important pillar for the future of education. Digital literacy is a knowledge base, which is supported by integrated information technology. The purpose of writing this article is to know the important elements in digital literacy and the digital literacy process for children. Nine important elements in the world of digital literacy, namely: Social Networking, Transliteracy, Maintaining Privacy, Managing Digital Identity, Creating Content, Organizing and Sharing Content, Reusing / repurposing Content, Filtering and Selecting Content. Self Broadcasting. Digital literacy process for children through several stages, namely: 1) Digital literacy movement in the family, 2) Digital literacy in the school literacy movement, 2) Digital literacy movement in the community. Abstrak: Proses Literasi Digital Terhadap: Tantangan Pendidikan di Zaman Now. Artikel ini ditulis dengan metode study literarure. Literasi digital merupakan basic pengetahuan yang disupport oleh tekonologi informasi yang saling terhubung. Penulisan artikel ini memiliki tujuan yaitu untuk memahami bagian-bagian penting dalam literasi digital dan prosedur literasi terhadap anak. Sembilan bagian dalam dunia literasi digital, yaitu social networking, transliterasy, maintaining privasi, managing digital identity, creating content, organizing and sharing content, reusing/repurposing content, filtering and selecting content, self broadcasting. Proses literasi digital terhadap anak memalui beberapa tahapan, yaitu: 1) gerakan literasi digital di dalam keluarga 2) literasi digital dalam gerakan literasi sekolah 3) gerakan literasi digital di dalam masyarakat.
Reservoir and Economic-Uncertainties Assessment for Recovery-Strategy Selection Using Stochastic Decision Trees
Authors: Vincent Philippe , Schaaf Thomas
Published: July 2019

The field–development phase before investment approval is characterized by relatively large uncertainties at the time important decisions have to be made. For instance, it is crucial to select an appropriate recovery strategy (depletion or injection) to obtain optimal hydrocarbon cumulative production while ensuring good profitability of the project. Evaluation of the reservoir along with economic uncertainties and quantification of their impact are needed before the field–development concept selection.

In this paper we describe how to stochastically assess reservoir and economic uncertainties and the screening process used to select the best recovery strategy. Our chosen methodology is a combination of uncertainty studies, including continuous, discrete, and controllable parameters. The different screened scenarios are combined in a stochastic decision tree, built up through decision and chance nodes, to establish a distribution of recoverable volumes and rank the recovery strategies given a chosen criterion. A second uncertainty study is performed by adding economic uncertainties to the initial set of reservoir uncertain parameters. Eventually, a new decision tree is established, and scenarios are ranked using economic criteria.

We present an application of this methodology to an oil field from the Norwegian continental shelf and how recovery strategies are ranked in this paper. The described methodology has exhibited the risks and uncertainties carried by the project, as it was possible to rank the different solutions on the basis of the dispersion of the recoverable volumes distribution and/or on the net present value (NPV). In the context of a marginal– or large–capital–expenditure (CAPEX) project, a robust P90 case is required, and this might, therefore, influence the choice of the recovery strategy. For instance, a scenario yielding the largest hydrocarbon volume might not be selected because it requires too many wells and/or too large an investment if one of these criteria is defined as the most important. In addition, the combination of uncertainty studies enabled a full economic evaluation covering the entire recoverable–volumes distribution whereas in many projects, economic evaluation is focused on the P90, mean, and P10 scenarios.

The two–step integrated approach allows a decision to be made while taking into account both reservoir and economic aspects. A combined stochastic approach to the reservoir and economic uncertainties avoids a biased decision. All cases are stochastically covered and screened using a systematic and unified methodology that gives the same weight to each scenario.
Whole genome sequences reveal multiple functions of PAT1 gene on environment adaptation and coat coloration in Tibetan sheep populations
Authors: Liu Jianbin , Ding Xuezhi , Yuan Chao , Zeng Yufeng , Guo Tingting , Zhang Hao , Yue Yaojing , Xu Xilan , Sun Xiaoping , Niu Chune , Yang Bohui
Published: July 2019

Background: Most sheep breeding programs designed for the tropics and sub-tropics have to take into account the impacts of both productive and adaptive traits. However, the genetic mechanism regulating the multiple biological process remain unclear.
Results: In this study, we report a novel PAT1 gene that simultaneously explained the variations of productive trait (coat color), adaptive traits (altitude and geography response) in 15 indigenous Tibetan sheep populations. Overlapped genomic regions harboring 6 candidate genes across three traits were identified at 27 chromosomes, with the top 1% of Fst and |Zph| values. The SNP/INDELs and expression of these candidate genes were further analyzed, and we find that only PAT1 gene, a CSDE1 homologue was consistent with the variation of multiple traits regarding. Haplotype analysis of PAT1 reveal that Tibetan sheep breeds with C-type of PAT1 have significantly greater body weight, shear amount, chest width and body length, but have lower body height, than those with CA-type of PAT1.
Conclusions: We emphasized that PAT1 gene could be a potentially selective target used for the improvements of environmental adaption and coat coloration in the future. These results contribute to the knowledge of adaptive response in Tibetan sheep populations and will help to guide future conservation programs for Tibetan sheep native to Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.
Elevated plasma D-dimer levels are associated with short-term poor outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a prospective, observational study
Authors: Yao Tao , Tian Bo-Lin , Li Gang , CUI QIN , Wang Cui-fang , Zhang Qi , Peng Bo , Gao Yan , Zhan Yan-Qiang , Hu Dan , Xu Lu , Wang Gao-Hua
Published: July 2019

Background: Elevated levels of plasma D-dimer increase the risk of ischemic stroke, stroke severity, and the progression of stroke status, but the association between plasma D-dimer level and functional outcome is unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate whether plasma D-dimer level is a determinant of short-term poor functional outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Methods: This prospective study included 877 Chinese patients with AIS admitted to Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University within 72 h of symptom onset. Patients were categorized by plasma D-dimer level: Quartile 1(≤0.24 mg/L), Quartile 2 (0.25–0.56 mg/L), Quartile 3 (0.57–1.78 mg/L), and Quartile 4 (>1.78 mg/L). The medical record of each patient was reviewed, and demographic, clinical, laboratory and neuroimaging information was abstracted. Functional outcome at 90 days was assessed with the modified Rankin Scale. Results: Poor outcome was present in 302 (34.4%) of the 877 patients that were included in the study (mean age, 64 years; male, 68.5%). After adjustment for potential confounding variables, higher plasma D-dimer level on admission was associated with poor outcome (adjusted odds ratio 2.257, 95% confidence interval 1.349–3.777 for Q4:Q1; P trend = 0.004). According to receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, the best discriminating factor for poor outcome was a plasma D-dimer level ≥0.315 mg/L (area under the ROC curve 0.657; sensitivity 83.8%; specificity 41.4%). Conclusion: Elevated plasma D-dimer levels on admission are significantly associated with poor outcome after admission for AIS, suggesting the potential role of plasma D-dimer level as a predictive marker for short-term poor outcome in patients with AIS.
Managing ‘Egan’ Wheat with a Gene for High Grain Protein
Authors: Torrion Jessica A. , Walsh Olga S. , Liang Xi , Bicego Breno , Sapkota Anish
Published: July 2019

Core Ideas

No inverse relation existed between grain yield and protein when N > 100 kg ha−1 for Egan.

An inverse relationship between grain yield and protein in Egan was only evident at a very low N level.

An inverse relationship between Egan grain yield and protein was also evident with year, but grain protein remained at a premium level as long as N > 100 kg ha−1.

Grain yield was limited via reduced productive tillers and grain number on a drought year.

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars with Gpc‐B1 gene are known to achieve high grain protein, which may reduce the N input for achieving high grain yield and quality. Our objectives were to: (i) determine the minimum N input for grain yield and protein in ‘Egan’ wheat at varying moisture levels and (ii) identify the grain yield‐limiting components for Egan. A study was conducted during 2016–2017 at Creston, MT, on fine sandy loam soil. The experimental design was a strip‐split plot with four replicates. Water regimes of 50% evapotranspiration (50ET), 75% (75ET), 100% (100ET), and rainfed comprised the vertical strips arranged randomly with the horizontal N treatments (control, 168, 224, and 280 kg N ha−1). The grain protein, at N > 100 kg ha−1, was stable regardless of yield. An inverse relationship between grain yield and protein was observed only when N was limiting (45 kg ha−1 NO3–N; 2017 control) where tissue N value is approaching the critical N level (1.8%). Overall, the grain protein also was impacted by environment (year). The yield was mostly influenced by moisture. During 2016 (average year), yield of the deficit treatments was similar to 100ET due to the rainfall events. During 2017 (dry/hot year), yield was reduced with decreasing moisture, which was mostly attributed to the reduced yield sink capacity–reduced productive tiller and grain number at lower moisture levels. Providing the total N does not fall below 100 kg ha−1, yield can be optimized with irrigation with premium protein values.
Winter‐Season Gaseous Nitrogen Emissions in Subtropical Climate: Impacts of Pig Slurry Injection and Nitrification Inhibitor
Authors: Aita Celso , Chantigny Martin H. , Gonzatto Rogério , Miola Ezequiel C.C. , Rochette Philippe , Pujol Stefen B. , dos Santos Daniela B. , Giacomini Diego A. , Giacomini Sandro J.
Published: July 2019

Controlling nitrogen (N) losses from pig slurry (PS) is a challenge under no‐till because amendments are left on the soil surface. We investigated the potential of shallow injection of PS, with and without addition of the nitrification inhibitor dicyandiamide (DCD), to abate gaseous ammonia (NH3) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in winter crops in subtropical soils. Injection was compared with surface broadcasting of PS, with and without DCD. The significance of winter season on annual N2O emissions was assessed. Injecting PS reduced NH3volatilization compared with surface application. However, this reduction was partly offset because N2O emissions increased by 77% (+1.53 kg N2O‐N ha−1) when PS was injected. Adding DCD to injected PS reduced N2O emission below levels of surface‐broadcast PS without the inhibitor, indicating that DCD may be a management option when injecting PS. Compared with a reference urea treatment, PS without DCD increased cumulative N2O emissions 5.7‐fold (from 613 to 3515 g N2O‐N ha−1) when injected, and 3.2‐fold (from 613 to 1980 g N2O‐N ha−1) when surface applied. Adding DCD significantly reduced emissions with injected PS, whereas reduction was not always significant with surface‐applied PS. Nitrous oxide emissions during the winter cropping season contributed 30 to 44% of annual emissions, indicating that controlling gaseous N losses in that season is required to reduce the environmental footprint of the whole cropping system. Overall, combining PS injection with DCD was an efficient practice for reducing winter‐season gaseous N losses from no‐till soils under subtropical climate.

Core Ideas

Winter‐season NH3and N2O were measured after pig slurry additions to no‐till soils.

N2O emissions during the winter season contributed 30 to 44% of annual emissions.

Shallow injection of pig slurry reduced NH3volatilization but increased N2O emissions.

DCD added to pig slurry more than offset the increase in N2O emissions with injection.

Pig slurry injection combined with DCD reduces gaseous N losses in subtropical soils.
Future Phosphorus: Advancing New 2D Phosphorus Allotropes and Growing a Sustainable Bioeconomy
Authors: Jarvie Helen P. , Flaten Don , Sharpley Andrew N. , Kleinman Peter J. A. , Healy Mark G. , King Stephen M.
Published: July 2019

With more than 40 countries currently proposing to boost their national bioeconomies, there is no better time for a clarion call for a “new” bioeconomy, which, at its core, tackles the current disparities and inequalities in phosphorus (P) availability. Existing biofuel production systems have widened P inequalities and contributed to a linear P economy, impairing water quality and accelerating dependence on P fertilizers manufactured from finite nonrenewable phosphate rock reserves. Here, we explore how the emerging bioeconomy in novel, value‐added, bio‐based products offers opportunities to rethink our stewardship of P. Development of integrated value chains of new bio‐based products offers opportunities for codevelopment of “P refineries” to recover P fertilizer products from organic wastes. Advances in material sciences are exploiting unique semiconductor and opto‐electrical properties of new “two‐dimensional” (2D) P allotropes (2D black phosphorus and blue phosphorus). These novel P materials offer the tantalizing prospect of step‐change innovations in renewable energy production and storage, in biomedical applications, and in biomimetic processes, including artificial photosynthesis. They also offer a possible antidote to the P paradox that our agricultural production systems have engineered us into, as well as the potential to expand the future role of P in securing sustainability across both agroecological and technological domains of the bioeconomy. However, a myriad of social, technological, and commercialization hurdles remains to be crossed before such an advanced circular P bioeconomy can be realized. The emerging bioeconomy is just one piece of a much larger puzzle of how to achieve more sustainable and circular horizons in our future use of P.

Core Ideas

Society's vision for a more circular economy must go beyond the C cycle to include P.

Some biofuel systems have widened P inequalities and contributed to a linear P economy.

New bioeconomy in bio‐based products offers an opportunity to rethink P stewardship.

A circular bioeconomy requires efficient P reuse, recovery, and recycling from waste.

New 2D P allotrope technologies offer a potential antidote to our current P “paradox.”
Designing an organizational engagement model using structural equation modeling: case study of National Iranian Oil Company
Authors: Delbahari Vahideh , Soltani Iraj , Etebarian Khorasgani Akbar
Published: July 2019

Today’s organizations need energetic and engaged employees, those who are interested in their jobs. Generally, the engaged ones love their job and do their job tasks well. If there is no engagement in the organizations, the organization is encountered with serious problems in this ground. This study aims to design engagement assessment model in the organizations and its applied purpose is creating new theoretical basics in the maturity of engagement in the organization and this helps the organizations for better perception and consistency of organizational goals with the goals of employees. The employees of the National Iranian Oil Company constituted the population for this research. The National Iranian Oil Company was selected as the context, because employee engagement has emerged as a critical problem confronting this sector. 356 employees of this company were selected by simple random sampling method and data were collected using a questionnaire. The researcher attempts to answer the question how we can design an engagement assessment model in the organizations. The different dimensions of engagement are identified at individual and organizational levels and then based on the findings, the employees are classified based on the individual and organizational engagement and the results of this study can help the researchers for better recognition of this internal variable and this helps the better understanding of researchers to use it.
A CONSTRUÇÃO DE PROTOCOLOS PARA ATENÇÃO BÁSICA NA DEFESA DO DIREITO À SAÚDE
Authors: Rodrigues Leandro Farias , Lemões Marcos Aurélio Matos , Ubessi Liamara Denise , Lange Celmira , Luersen Daniele
Published: July 2019

Objetivo: Discutir a construção de protocolos para Atenção Básica na defesa do direito a saúde. Método: Estudo qualitativo, descritivo, tipo relato de experiência com observação participante em Oficinas realizadas pelo Departamento de Atenção Básica do Ministério da Saúde. Resultados: problematização do uso de protocolos no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), função, conteúdos, métodos de construção e temas prioritários sob a perspectiva da clínica ampliada, apoio matricial e educação permanente em saúde. Destacados como tecnologia de cuidado podendo contribuir para a sustentação de práticas na Atenção Básica salvaguardado o risco de engessamento das mesmas, reorganização do processo de trabalho, fomento ao trabalho em equipe, à produção de saúde sob o prisma da integralidade, e contribuição na garantia da exequibilidade do direito a saúde. Considerações finais: A potência dos protocolos no fortalecimento da Atenção Básica e garantia do direito à saúde, dependerá de como serão utilizados no cotidiano das práticas no SUS.
ENGELLİ ÇOCUĞU OLAN AİLELERİN YAPISI ve TOPLUMSAL İLİŞKİLERİNİN BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: ÇİTİL Mahmut , DOĞAN İsmail
Published: July 2019

Bu
araştırmanın amacı Türkiye’de engelli çocuğa sahip ailelerin yapısını,
toplumsal ilişkilerini belirlemektir. Tarama modelinde betimsel olan bu
araştırmada veri toplama araçları olarak araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen
Engelli Çocuğu Olan Ailelerin Profili Anketi (EÇEPA) kullanılmıştır. Bu
kapsamda Ankara ilindeki merkez ilçelerden 342 ebeveynle çalışılmıştır.
Toplanan veriler SPSS-21 paket programına işlenmiş ve bu program yardımı ile
analiz edilmiştir. Anketlerden elde edilen veriler frekans ve yüzde olarak
analiz edilmiş, bazı demografik özelliklere göre anket maddelerindeki dağılım
düzeyleri arasındaki farklılığa ki-kare analizleri ile bakılmıştır. Araştırma
sonuçlarına göre engelli bir çocuğa sahip olmak ailelerin yapısını, işleyişini,
toplumsal ilişkilerini süreçlerini etkilemektedir. Ancak engelli çocuğa sahip
ailelerin bu özellikleri toplumun kendilerine yönelik davranışlarını algılama
dışında benzer sosyo-ekonomik ve kültürel tabakadaki ailelerden çok da farklı
bir görünüm taşımamaktadır. Araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlar tartışma ve sonuç
kısmında geniş bir şekilde ele alınmıştır.
Türkiye'deki Hemşirelerin ve Ebelerin Toplumsal Cinsiyet İle İlgili Yaptıkları Lisansüstü Tezlerin İncelenmesi
Authors: ÇİÇEK Sevil , CAHİT YEŞİLBURSA Cemil
Published: July 2019

Bu araştırma, Türkiye'deki hemşirelerin
ve ebelerin toplumsal cinsiyet ile ilgili yaptıkları lisansüstü tezleri incelemek
amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırma,
sistematik derleme yöntemi ile yapılmıştır. Araştırmaya Türkiye Cumhuriyeti YÖK Yayın
Dokümantasyon Daire Başkanlığına kayıtlı 2007-2018 yılları süresince arşivlenen
Hemşirelik ve Ebelik Anabilim Dalları'nda yapılan, "toplumsal
cinsiyet", "toplumsal cinsiyet ve hemşirelik" ve "toplumsal
cinsiyet ve ebelik" kombinasyonları ile taranması sonucu bulunan 14
lisansüstü tez alınmıştır. Elde edilen 11 yüksek lisans tezinin tamamı
tanımlayıcı ve üç doktora tezinin ikisi tanımlayıcı, biri deneysel yöntem
kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Yüksek lisans tezlerinin birisi araştırma görevlisi
doktorlar, üçü kadınlar, biri sağlık çalışanları ve altısı üniversite
öğrencileri; doktora tezlerinin ise tamamı üniversite öğrencileri üzerinde
yapılmıştır. Yapılan lisansüstü tezlerin incelenmesi sonucunda; katılımcıların toplumsal cinsiyet rollerine ilişkin eşitlikçi tutuma sahip oldukları saptanmıştır. Kadınların erkeklere göre toplumsal cinsiyet
tutumlarının daha eşitlikçi yönde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Katılımcıların
toplumsal cinsiyete ilişkin tutumlarını etkileyen bazı faktörlerin olduğu
görülmüştür. Bireyi bütüncül bir yaklaşım ile değerlendiren ve bakım veren hemşirelere
ve ebelere toplumsal cinsiyet eşitsizliğinin etkilerini belirlemede büyük
sorumluluklar düşmektedir. Toplumsal cinsiyet eşitsizliğine bağlı kadınların
yaşadıkları sağlık sorunlarının belirlenmesi, bu sorunların azaltılması ve
önlenmesi büyük önem arz etmektedir.
Perspective and Potential of A2A and A3 Adenosine Receptors as Therapeutic Targets for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Pal Yogendra , Bandyopadhyay Nabamita , Pal Rashmi S. , Ahmed Sarfaraz , Bandopadhyay Shantanu
Published: July 2019

Adenosine is a purine nucleoside which is an effective controller of inflammation. The inflammatory effect of adenosine is expressed via its four receptor subtypes viz. A1, A2A, A2B and A3. The various inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are initiated by adenosine receptors of which A2A and A3 play a vital role. RA primarily is an auto-immune disorder which is manifested as chronic inflammation in the synovial lining of joints. In order to develop an effective treatment, the role of cytokines, IL–1, TNF-α and IL–6 is crucial. Besides, the knowledge of PI3K-PKB/Akt and NF-kB signaling pathway is also important to understand the antiinflammatory targets. Methotrexate along with various other molecules like, NSAIDs and DMARDs are presently used as treatment lines for controlling RA. The enhanced knowledge of the preclinical stages and pathogenesis along with recent potent therapeutics raises the hopes that RA can be prevented in the near future.
Recent Advances of Silver Nanoparticles in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Huy Tran Q. , Huyen Pham T.M. , Le Anh-Tuan , Tonezzer Matteo
Published: July 2019

Background:

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are well-known as a promising antimicrobial material;
they have been widely used in many commercial products against pathogenic agents. Despite a growing concern
regarding the cytotoxicity, AgNPs still have attracted considerable interest worldwide to develop a new generation
of diagnostic tool and effective treatment solution for cancer cells.

Objective:

This paper aims to review the advances of AgNPs applied for cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Methods:

The database has been collected, screened and analysed through up-to-date scientific articles published
from 2007 to May 2019 in peer-reviewed international journals.

Results:

The findings of the database have been analysed and divided into three parts of the text that deal with
AgNPs in cancer diagnosis, their cytotoxicity, and the role as carrier systems for cancer treatment. Thanks to
their optical properties, high conductivity and small size, AgNPs have been demonstrated to play an essential
role in enhancing signals and sensitivity in various biosensing platforms. Furthermore, AgNPs also can be used
directly or developed as a drug delivery system for cancer treatment.

Conclusion:

The review paper will help readers understand more clearly and systematically the role and advances
of AgNPs in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Optimization of Linear Antenna Array Using Binary Cat Swarm Optimization (BCSO)
Authors: Kundu Krishanu , Pathak Narendra Nath , Dwivedi Atul Kumar
Published: July 2019

Background:

Antennas serve a vital aspect in modern wireless communication. Designing antennas
with very high directivity is very important to solve the long-distance communication problem.
Though regularly excited and evenly spaced linear antenna arrays delivers good directivity but also leads
to problem related to higher side lobe. For diminishing the level of side lobe, the array can be constructed
either by amending the excitation amplitudes non-uniformly with all physical spaces of the antenna elements
keeping consistent or vice versa.

Methods:

In this work, a novel mathematical objective function has been formulated. The objective function
has been solved using a recently developed evolutionary optimization technique, i.e., Binary cat
swarm optimization. So for better efficiency, the cat swarm optimization technique has been modified.

Results:

The results have been compared with the popular algorithms like Genetic Algorithm (GA), Particle
Swarm Optimization (PSO), Cat Swarm Optimization (CSO) in terms of Side Lobe Level (SLL),
achieved fitness and execution time. The proposed algorithm achieves 0.5dB, 1.7 dB and 3dB smaller
SLL as compared to CSO, PSO and GA respectively. In addition to SLL, achieved fitness using BCSO is
in the range of 0.001 which is smallest among the compared algorithms.

Conclusion:

It was found that the modified version namely binary cat swarm optimization algorithm outperform
other well-known evolutionary optimization algorithms.
Power Grid Cloud Resource Status Data Compression Method Based on Deep-Learning
Authors: Liang Weixuan , Zhu Youchan , Li Guoliang
Published: July 2019

Background:

As the "three-type two-net, world-class" strategy proposed, the number of cloud resources in power grid continues to grow, there is a large amount of data to be filed every day. Which are key issues to be addressed, the long-term preservation of data, using back-up data for the operation and maintenance, fault recovery, fault drill and tracking of cloud platform are essential. The traditional compression algorithm faces severe challenges.

Method:

In this case, this paper proposes the deep-learning method for data compression. First, a more accurate and complete grid cloud resource status data is gathered through data cleaning, correction, and standardization. The preprocessed data is then compressed by SaDE-MSAE.

Result:

Experiments show that the SaDE-MSAE method can compress data faster. The data compression ratio based on neural network is basically between 45% and 60%, which is relatively stable and stronger than the traditional compression algorithm.

Conclusion::

The paper can complete the compressed data quickly and efficiently in a large amount of power data. Improve the speed and accuracy of the algorithm while ensuring that the data is correct and complete, and improve the compression time and efficiency through the neural network. It gives better compression schemes cloud resource data grid.
The language learning assessment using technology for the second language learners
Authors: Menaka G. , Sankar G.
Published: July 2019

Teacher education refers to the policies and procedures designed to equip prospective teachers with knowledge, attitudes, behaviors’ and skills they require to perform their tasks effectively in the classroom, school, and wider community. The term ‘teacher training’ seems to be losing ground to ‘teacher education’. In the era of globalization, when the world is changing so fast, the teaching field is also not unaffected. The approach of second language teaching that is ELT (English language teaching) has undergone a sea change. The “drill and practice” method is now considered to be rudimentary. Now, there are electronically sophisticated machines which have entered teaching-learning setting. Machine–assisted learning or e-learning is indeed an innovation in ELT. Even students find this new way of learning a second language to be amazing. Using language games is an efficient way of learning a second language.
GEO-INFORMATION MODEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL-TECHNOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL-PRODUCTION COMPLEX
Authors: Zhilnikova N. A. , Shishkin A. I. , Shishkin I. A.
Published: July 2019

Natural-industrial complexes development is dictated by need of production and natural potentials comparison due to changes in environmental legislation. Functional model of simulation modeling natural-industrial complex with base and bank of excess information in single structure of geo-information system is proposed. Modern concept of environmental regulation on sector wide level has been applied. Algorithm for simulation modeling based on geo-information simulating system to achieve target state and stability of all elements in natural-industrial complex with identified functional relations is developed. Integrated indicators of production environmental capacity and ecological technical intensity of territory are harmonized. Various scenarios of simulation modeling are considered in accordance with management structure of territorial natural production complex, provided that ecological and technological models are interconnected within single functional model. As criteria, regional and national norms and standards are applied. Each nature user receives, in accordance with modeling results, certain share of accumulating capacity and corresponding quota. Main stages of geo-information model creation for natural-industrial complex management are determined. Principal functional model on geo-informational basis and management structure of territorial-natural-industrial complex are built. Considered methodology allows to apply modern geo-information technologies both to create databases for all subjects of natural production complex under consideration, and to justify model and parameters of its management with definition of individual allowable load quotas.
PENGARUH PENEMPATAN JARAK TITIK LAMPU DAN KOMBINASI WARNA TERHADAP PERUBAHAN KONDISI LINGKUNGAN LAPANGAN INDOOR BULUTANGKIS
Authors: Irwanto Edi , Setiabudi Moh Agung
Published: July 2019

This research aims to measure whether there is effect of placement of the point of lights and color combinations to changes in the environmental conditions of indoor badminton court. The design of the research was experimented research. The color of light used was white, yellow and combination of both. Modified layout and placement distance is done with a combination of parallel and zig-zag, and 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, and 9 m lamp height. Measurements using Thermometer, Hygrometer, and Luxmeter. The research was also conducted by field survey using questionnaire method to 5 athletes. The results of data collection will be analyzed based on the SNI 16-7063-2004 working climate criteria as well as the criteria for grouping existing data. The results showed that the placement of the point of light and color combinations affect the environmental conditions of indoor badminton field. The athlete's comfort lies in the placement of standard lighting points with one color at a height of 8 meters.ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan pengaruh penempatan jarak titik lampu dan kombinasi warna terhadap perubahan kondisi lingkungan lapangan indoor bulutangkis. Penelitian dilakukan dengan eksperimen, enis warna cahaya lampu yang digunakan adalah putih, kuning dan kombinasi keduanya. Modifikasi tata letak dan jarak penempatan dilakukan dengan kombinasi sejajar dan zig-zag, dan ketinggian lampu 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, dan 9 m. Pengukuran menggunakan Thermometer, Hygrometer, dan Luxmeter. Penelitian juga dilakukan dengan cara survei lapangan menggunakan metode kuesioner terhadap 5 atlet. Hasil pengambilan data akan dianalisis berdasarkan nilai ambang batas iklim kerja SNI 16-7063-2004 serta kriteria pengelompokkan data yang ada. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa penempatan jarak titik lampu dan kombinasi warna berpengaruh terhadap kondisi lingkungan lapangan indoor bulutangkis. Kenyamanan atlet terletak pada penempatan titik lampu standart dengan satu warna pada ketinggian lampu 8 meter.
PENGEMBANGAN ALAT TARGET TENDANGAN UNTUK MELATIH AKURASI SHOOTING PEMAIN SEPAK BOLA
Authors: Raharjo Septo Maulana
Published: July 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan alat target tendangan untuk melatih akurasi shooting pemain sepak bola yang dapat mempermudah dalam melatih dan mengasah akurasi shooting dalam sesi latihan.Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dan pengembangan (research and development). Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui tahapan: 1) potensi masalah, 2) mengumpulkan data, 3) mendesain produk, 4) pembuatan produk, 5) validasi ahli, 6) revisi produk, dan 7) produk akhir. Penelitian ini menghasilkan produk yang divalidasi oleh 8 pelatih sepak bola. Uji coba produk dilakukan pada 8 pemain untuk uji coba kelompok kecil, dan 16 pemain untuk uji coba kelompok besar. Subjek uji coba adalah para pemain dari P.S. Mandiri Jaya Bogor. Teknik analisis data menggunakan data kuantitatif berupa skor yang dikonversikan dalam bentuk persentase.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa alat target tendangan untuk melatih akurasi shooting pemain sepak bola adalah baik/layak. Hasil tersebut diperoleh dari validasi pelatih sepak bola yang menunjukan persentase skor sebesar 82.12%. Penilaian dari uji coba kelompok kecil mendapatkan persentase sebesar 83.25%. Dan penilaian dari uji coba kelompok besar mendapatkan persentase sebesar 81.18%. Dengan demikian kesimpulan bahwa alat target tendangan telah dinyatakan layak digunakan sebagai media kepelatihan untuk membantu melatih akurasi shooting pemain sepak bola. ABSTRACTThe purpose of the research is to produce media that can be used to train shooting players accuration which can make it easier to train and improve shooting accuracy in training sessions.The type of the research is a research and development (RND). This research is done through stages: 1) potential problem, 2) collecting data, 3) designing product, 4) product making, 5) expert validation, 6) revision of product, and 7) final product. This study produced a product that was validated by 8 football coaches. Product trials were conducted on 8 players for small group trials, and 16 players for large group trials. Subject of this research are from P.S. Mandiri Jaya Bogor. Data analysis techniques use data in the form of scores that can be converted in percentage form.The results show that the kick target media to train shooting accuracies of football players is good / decent. The results obtained from the validation of football coaches that showed a percentage of 82.12%. The result of small group trials earned a percentage of 83.25%. And the result from large group trials reached a percentage of 81.18%. Thus the conclusion that the kick target media has been declared as a media of coaching to help train shooting players accuracy.Keywords: kick target media, shooting accuracy, football player
A Pragmatic Analysis of Margaret Ogola’s the River and the Source and I Swear by Apollo
Authors: Oloo Nicholas Onyango , OwinoRew Prof. Francis , Onyango Ochieng’ Dr. Robert
Published: July 2019

This paper aims at interrogating the significance of pragmatics in analyzing Margaret Ogola’s two novels; The River and the Source (1994) and I swear by Apollo (2002). The researcher analyses the characters’ conversational turns in the novels using Austin (1962) and Searle 1969 Speech Act Theory. The study employs an analytical research design using a mixed method data analysis. The findings indicate that every utterance used by a character performs three simultaneous acts namely; a locutionary, an illocutionary and perlocutionary. In addition, the data shows that every utterance produced by a character in the novels could be categorized under one of the five major categories speech acts proposed by Searle (1969); representatives, expressive, directives, commisives or declarations. The study found that the representatives are the most dominant in both novels while declarations the least. The study also reveals that each major speech act contains a wide range of sub acts or illocutionary forces which are distinguished based on their felicity conditions. The study therefore proposes that pragmatic analysis be adopted as an effective tool in the analysis of the characters’ verbal interactions in novels. In addition, further research could be conducted on pragmatic analysis of novels by other writers.
Analysis of Thinking Ability Intuition of Mathematical Education Study Program Students Based on Realistic Mathematical Approaches
Authors: Banjarnahor H. , - Hasratuddin
Published: July 2019

Intuitive is a process of thinking based on intuition that is a purification of conclusions that are strongly reasoned through feeling and indispensable in learning mathematics. The research objectives were: describe the ability of mathematical intuition thinking (Kb-iM) and the effectiveness of the application of realistic mathematical approaches from students of Mathematics Education Study Program FMIPA Medan State University. The sample of the study was 36 students in the 2015 class who were / had attended the Kapita Selekta Mathematics School course. The research instrument was in the form of 8 items of objective test of mathematical intuitive thinking ability. This test was developed based on the formulation of indicators that are built from supporting theories. The results of data analysis show that: (1) for the pre-test Kb-iM the range = 0.88; smallest score 2.38; biggest score of 3.25; average = 2.86 and standard deviation = 0.24. The same thing with the Kb-iM post-test obtained a range of values = 1.30; smallest score 2.60; biggest score 3.9; average = 3.24 and standard deviation = 0.31. Average values mean that the level of initial achievement of students’ mathematical intuitive thinking skills was only 71.5% and after realistic mathematics learning it had reached 81.0% or an increase of 10%. This fact gave the meaning that realistic mathematical learning approaches play a positive role to improve students’ mathematical intuitive thinking skills. At the end of the study it turned out that the level of mathematical intuitive thinking ability of students was at least at the moderate level.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN MODEL PENEMUAN TERBIMBING (GUIDED DISCOVERY) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR FISIKA SISWA KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 1 RANAH PESISIR
Authors: Gusnaidi Defnol
Published: July 2019

Kompetensi dan hasil belajar siswa bisa dilihat dari pemahaman siswa dari penguasaan materi yang diajarkan. Namun pemahaman siswa yang masih kurang bisa berdampak pada hasil belajar fisika siswa. Untuk mengatasi hal ini dibutuhkan suatu model pembelajaran yaitu menerapkan model guided discovery. Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi ekperiment, dengan rancangan penelitian posttest only control group design. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan cluster random sampling. Pada penelitian ini data hasil belajar fisika siswa dilihat dalamranah kognitif dan afektif. Pada ranah kognitif pengambilan data berupa tes essay dan pada ranah afektif penilaian menggunakan lembar aktivitas. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data diketahui bahwa kedua kelas sampel berdistribusi normal dan mempunyai variansi yang homogen, artinya pengujian hipotesis dalam penelitian ini digunakan uji . Hasil uji hipotesis diperoleh = 0,25 lebih kecil dari = 1,67 pada taraf nyata 0,05, maka hipotesispada penelitian ini ditolak . Ini berarti hasil belajar yang diperoleh pada kelas eksperimen sama dengan hasil belajar kelas kontrol.Kata kunci : Model discovery terbimbing, Hasil Pembelajaran
PENGARUH PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE SNOWBALL THROWING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR FISIKA SISWA KELAS XI IPA SMAN 1 TALAMAU
Authors: Ariska Listia , Trisna Silvi , Helendra Helendra
Published: July 2019

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh kurangnya Keterlibatan siswa dalam proses pembelajaran fisika di sekolah. Pembelajaran konvensional seperti metode ceramah dan diskusi lebih membuat siswa menjadi cepat bosan sehingga menyebabkan hasil belajar fisika rendah. Solusi yang diberikan untuk mengatasi masalah ini adalah dengan menggunakan model pmbelajaran koopetif tipe snowball throwing.Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperiment, dengan desain penelitian posstest only control group design. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik cluster random sampling. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada dua kelas sampel yaitu kelas XI IPA 2 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol XI IPA 3 SMAN 1 Talamau. Instrumen yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah pada ranah kognitif berupa tes akhir dan ranah afektif berupa lembar observasi. Pada kelas eksperimen diperoleh persentase aktivitas siswa yaitu 82 sedangkan kelas kontrol yaitu 78.Pada ranah kognitif dari hasil pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji t didapat thitung = 5,44 dan ttabel = 1,67, dimana jika thitung > ttabel maka hipotesis diterima. Sehingga hipotesis tentang penggunaan model kooperatif tipe snowball throwing lebih baik dari model pembelajaran konvensional bisa diterima.Kata kunci : Pembelajaran Fisika,  Pembelajaran Kooperatif, Snowball throwing,
Проблемы архитектуры новых объектов культуры в исторической среде
Authors: Anisimov Alexander
Published: July 2019

Статья посвящена сложным и порой спорным проблемам внедрения новых объектов культуры (на примере театральных зданий) в существующую среду исторических городов. Рассмо­трены примеры реализованных в последние десятилетия про­ектов в крупнейших городах: Москве, Петербурге, Париже, Пе­кине, Киеве, Тбилиси. В мире накопилось большое количество удачных и неудачных примеров внедрения новых театральных зданий в ткань старого города, которые вызывают оживлённые дискуссии среди специалистов и жителей городов.

Автор отмечает два противоположных направления при решении одинаковой задачи гармоничного соединения новых зданий (или их новых частей) с существующей застройкой: первое направление, не претендующее на создание обнов­лённого образа места, заключается в имитации, развитии или даже повторении существующих архитектурных форм контекста; второе направление  создание контрастного соединения нового объекта с существующей застройкой с попыткой обновления архитектурного ландшафта без заигры­вания с формами старой архитектуры. В обоих направлениях имеются как удачные, так и неудачные примеры, что во многих случаях не поддаётся объективной оценке. В статье отмечает­ся многообразие приёмов решения этой градостроительной проблемы. Автор предостерегает от навязывания жёсткой системы регламентаций, ограничивающих творческие поиски архитекторов.
Impact of Directives of European Parliament and of Council on Development of Latvian Criminal Procedure Law: General Overview and Procedural Protection of Victims with Specific Protection Needs
Authors: Meikališa Ārija , Strada-Rozenberga Kristīne
Published: July 2019

The article is dedicated to the impact of the EU law on development of Latvian criminal procedural law norms. It provides a general insight into importance of the EU criminal procedure law in the development of the Criminal Procedure Law norms, the directives of the European Council and the Parliament, the norms of which have been transposed into the Criminal Procedure Law, and the system of procedural guarantees for the participants of proceedings in need of protection, with particular focus on victims with specific protection needs.
Political Parties and Their Funding in Germany
Authors: Schmitz Thomas
Published: July 2019

In Germany, as in most modern democracies, the funding of political parties is a sensitive issue and even after a changeful history of party funding with many scandals the present model is not perfect. There is a combination of private funding and partial public funding (which must, however, not affect the freedom of the political parties from state influence [Staatsfreiheit der Parteien]), flanked by strict rules of financial accountability. Donations are the most controversial element. There is neither a ban on donations from companies nor an absolute limit for donations. Only donations of more than 50 000 € must be reported immediately and will be made public in a timely manner so that it is ensured that the citizens are informed about them before the next elec­tions. Con­cer­ning public funding, there is an indirect funding through income tax reductions on membership fees and (limited) on donations, plus a direct public funding (per vote and per contribution), which must not be higher than the revenue from private fun­ding. Since 2017, parties seeking to undermine or abolish the free and democratic constitutional order shall be excluded from the public funding. In order to ensure transparency, every party must submit for each calender year a correct and exhaustive audited public statement of accounts. In case of illegal donations or incorrectness of the state­ment there are sanctions, which are, however, rather soft. The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) has criticised the intransparency arising from the fact that party donations up to 50 000 € do not need to be reported immediately but only in the annual statement of accounts, which may be published several months after the elections influenced by them. So there is still room for improvement.
Implementation of the Concept of ‘Public Assets’ in the Latvian Legal System
Authors: Danovskis Edvīns
Published: July 2019

The article analyses the problems of division between public and private legal relationships regarding the use of assets owned by public entities. Although most of the assets owned by public entities are managed within the framework of private legal relationships, some assets which are allocated for public use are treated as ‘public assets’, like rivers, the sea, public parks etc. The legal relationships arising out of the use of those assets are public legal relationships, reviewed by administrative courts in case of a dispute. The concept of ‘public assets’ has been implemented in the Latvian legal system from the German administrative law (Offentliche Sache). However, literal transplantation of the German concept has caused irregularities with the existing practices. Therefore, by case studies it is argued that a narrower approach should be used regarding the concept of public assets.