bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Should children with isolated premature adrenarche be routinely evaluated for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Authors: Ghanny Bryan A. , Malhotra Sonali , Kumta Shilpa , Kazachkova Irina , Homel Peter , Jacobson-Dickman Elka , Motaghedi Roja
Published: December 2015

Current clinical practice is to evaluate children presenting with premature adrenarche (PA) for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NC-CAH). Our main objective was to assess the prevalence of NC-CAH among children presented with PA. Additional objectives were to ascertain whether subpopulations were prone to NC-CAH, and therefore justified to be tested, and if obesity is a factor that can exclude the need for CAH testing.

A retrospective chart review of all children ≤11 years, who presented to our clinic with PA between January 2012 and May 2015 (n=103) was conducted. PA was defined based on commonly accepted clinical criteria.

We did not identify any subjects with NC-CAH but one was affected with previously undiagnosed classical simple virilizing CAH (SV-CAH). The subject was born prior to the implementation of CAH newborn screening in the state of birth. The affected subject was of Middle Eastern origin and also obese (BMI >95 percentile for age and sex).

Undiagnosed CAH is an uncommon cause of PA, and therefore routine screening for NC-CAH in every case of PA may not be justified, although, perhaps, should still be considered in high risk ethnicities. Obesity does not appear to exclude the possibility of being affected with mild or NC-CAH.
Crystal structure of poly{bis-[(4,4′-biphenyl-dicarboxylate-κ2O:O′)-μ-1,1′-oxy-bis-(ethane-2,1-diyl)-bis-(1H-imidazole)-κ2N:N′] zinc(II)}dihydrate, C48H48N8O12Zn2
Authors: Zhang Lai-Ping , Chen Gai-Rong
Published: December 2015

C48H48N8O12Zn2, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 9.716(3) Å, b = 25.147(6) Å, c = 20.340(4) Å, β = 102.824(9)°, V = 4845.7 Å3, Z = 4, Rgt(F) = 0.0632, wRref(F2) = 0.1267, T = 293 K.
The crystal structure of tris(μ2-1,3-bis(4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-oxido-1-(oxo)but-2-en-1-yl)phenyl-/κ4O,O′:O′′,O′′′)-bis(1,2-dimethoxyethane-O,O′)-diterbium(III)
Authors: Wang Bilin , Shi Jing , Hou Yan Jun , Chu Wen Yi , Sun Zhi Zhong
Published: December 2015

C50H38F18O16Tb2, monoclinic, C2/c (No. 15), a = 15.6505(13) Å, b = 12.8157(10) Å, c = 29.4494(24) Å, α = 90.0(0)°, β = 91.9581(9)°, γ = 90.0(0)°, V = 91.9581(9) Å3, Z = 4, Rgt(F) = 0.0262, wRref(F2) = 0.0612, T = 293 K.
The crystal structure of 1-(2-(2-chloroethoxy)phenyl)ethanone
Authors: Li Meng , Bai XueFeng , Hou YanJun
Published: December 2015

C10H11ClO2 triclinic, P1̅ (No. 2), a = 7.8470(3) Å, b = 8.0375(3) Å, c = 9.2261(4) Å, α = 77.052(4)°, β = 86.981(5)°, γ = 61.011(4)°, V = 494.98(3) Å3, Z = 4, Rgt(F) = 0.0441, wRref(F2) = 0.1388, T = 296 K.
Americans Abroad: Melville and Pacific Perspectives
Authors: Gniadek Melissa
Published: December 2015

This article draws on experiences of international academic reorientation, specifically time spent in New Zealand, to reflect on the possibilities of bringing the personal and the theoretical together in relation to transnational study. It asks how experiences outside of U.S. national space inflect U.S-based transnational study and whether we can, and should, make academic time and space to acknowledge how personal experiences in particular locations shape what we notice and the questions that we ask in our critical work. More specifically, the essay relates experiences reading and re-reading Herman Melville’s 1855 novella
The Counter Narrative: Critical Analysis of Liberal Education in Global Context
Authors: Godwin Kara A.
Published: December 2015

Scholars who study higher education describe globalization as an inevitable force in postsecondary systems and institutions worldwide. Resulting trends include massification, privatization, reduced public funding, competition, and unprecedented student and faculty mobility. In the last two decades, another small but important trend has developed: the emergence of liberal education (often called “liberal arts and science” or “general education”) in cultures where it has rarely existed before. Discourse about this phenomenon is overwhelmingly positive. Using critical theory to analyze this evolving global trend, however, provides a much-needed alternative perspective for policy and practice. In this article, I define liberal education and provide an overview of the current trend based on a 2013 empirical study. In reaction to a dominant economic framework that rationalizes the development of liberal education programs, I present several counter narratives related to history, students and faculty, learning and teaching, access and elitism, and cultural hegemony. This article emphasizes the importance of critically analyzing new international higher education developments to increase the propensity for creating socially just policies and programs. Finally, I illustrate the implications for the global emergence of liberal education by suggesting that liberal education as a higher education philosophy could both reinforce and resist neoliberal practices.
Improving the properties of recycled PET/PEN blends by using different chain extenders
Authors: Can Simge , Karsli N. Gamze , Yesil Sertan , Aytac Ayse
Published: December 2015

The main aim of this study was to improve the mechanical properties of the recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) (r-PET/PEN) blends by enhancing the miscibility between PET and PEN with the usage of chain extenders. This idea was novel for the recycled PET-based r-PET/PEN blends, as investigation of the effects of the chain extender usage on the properties of r-PET/PEN blends has not been studied in the literature, according to our knowledge. 1,4-Phenylene-bis-oxazoline (PBO), 1,4-phenylene-di-isocyanate (PDI), and triphenyl phosphite (TPP) were selected as chain extenders. The maximum tensile strength value was observed for the 1.0PDI sample. Moreover, PDI-based blends exhibited better Izod impact strength when compared with all other samples. The miscibility and degree of crystallinity values of all blends were discussed by means of thermal analysis. 1H-nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) analysis was carried out to determine transesterification reaction levels. According to 1H-NMR results, the increase in the level of transesterification was around 40% with the usage of PDI. The optimum loading level for selected chain extenders was determined as 1 wt.%, and PDI-based blends exhibited better properties when compared with those of the blends based on PBO and TPP at this loading level.
Current advances in cell electrophysiology: applications for the analysis of intercellular communications within the neurovascular unit
Authors: Shuvaev Anton N. , Salmin Vladimir V. , Kuvacheva Natalia V. , Pozhilenkova Elena A. , Morgun Andrey V. , Lopatina Olga L. , Salmina Alla B. , Illarioshkin Sergey N.
Published: December 2015

Patch clamp is a golden standard for studying (patho)physiological processes affecting membranes of excitable cells. This method is rather labor-intensive and requires well-trained professionals and long-lasting experimental procedures; therefore, accurate designing of the experiments with patch clamp methodology as well as collecting and analyzing the data obtained are essential for the widely spread implementation of this method into the routine research practice. Recently, the method became very prospective not only for the characterization of single excitable cells but also for the detailed assessment of intercellular communication, i.e. within the neurovascular unit. Here, we analyze the main advantages and disadvantages of patch clamp method, with special focus on the tendencies in clamping technique improvement with the help of patch electrodes for the assessment of intercellular communication in the brain.
Thyroid hormone and vitamin D regulate VGF expression and promoter activity
Authors: Lewis Jo E , Brameld John M , Hill Phil , Wilson Dana , Barrett Perry , Ebling Francis J P , Jethwa Preeti H
Published: December 2015

The Siberian hamster (Phodopus sungorus) survives winter by decreasing food intake and catabolizing abdominal fat reserves, resulting in a sustained, profound loss of body weight. Hypothalamic tanycytes are pivotal for this process. In these cells, short-winter photoperiods upregulate deiodinase 3, an enzyme that regulates thyroid hormone availability, and downregulate genes encoding components of retinoic acid (RA) uptake and signaling. The aim of the current studies was to identify mechanisms by which seasonal changes in thyroid hormone and RA signaling from tanycytes might ultimately regulate appetite and energy expenditure. proVGF is one of the most abundant peptides in the mammalian brain, and studies have suggested a role for VGF-derived peptides in the photoperiodic regulation of body weight in the Siberian hamster. In silico studies identified possible thyroid and vitamin D response elements in the VGF promoter. Using the human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell line, we demonstrate that RA increases endogenous VGF expression (P<0.05) and VGF promoter activity (P<0.0001). Similarly, treatment with 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 increased endogenous VGF mRNA expression (P<0.05) and VGF promoter activity (P<0.0001), whereas triiodothyronine (T3) decreased both (P<0.01 and P<0.0001). Finally, intra-hypothalamic administration of T3 blocked the short day-induced increase in VGF expression in the dorsomedial posterior arcuate nucleus of Siberian hamsters. Thus, we conclude that VGF expression is a likely target of photoperiod-induced changes in tanycyte-derived signals and is potentially a regulator of seasonal changes in appetite and energy expenditure.
A 34-Day-Old With Fever, Cerebrospinal Fluid Pleocytosis, andStaphylococcus aureusBacteremia
Authors: Horner Kimberly , Yamada Masaki , Zuccoli Giulio , Rosenberg Stacy , Greene Stephanie , Vellody Kishore , Zuckerbraun Noel S.
Published: December 2015

A 34-day-old previously healthy boy born full term presented to the emergency department with fever at home (38.1°C), fussiness, and decreased oral intake for 1 day. He was difficult to console at home. He had decreased oral intake without emesis, diarrhea, or a change in urine output. He did not have rhinorrhea, cough, or increased work of breathing noted by parents. He lived at home with his parents and 13-year-old brother, did not attend day care, and had no sick contacts. On examination, he was fussy but consolable. He was febrile to 39.3°C, tachycardic (180 beats per minute), and tachypneic (64 breaths per minute), with mottling and a capillary refill of 3 seconds. The remainder of his examination was normal, without an infectious focus for his fever. A complete blood cell count with differential revealed leukocytosis. A basic metabolic panel was normal. A catheter urinalysis was normal. Cerebrospinal fluid examination yielded pleocytosis, low glucose, and elevated protein. Blood cultures were persistently positive with methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, but cerebrospinal fluid cultures remained negative. We present his case, management, and ultimate diagnosis.
Please Do Whatever It Takes to End Our Daughter’s Suffering!
Authors: Clément de Cléty Stéphan , Friedel Marie , Verhagen A.A. Eduard , Lantos John D. , Carter Brian S.
Published: December 2015

What is the best way to care for a child with severe neurologic impairment who seems to be dying and is in intractable pain? Can we give sedation as we remove life support? Is it ethically permissible to hasten death? In the United States, 5 states have legalized assisted suicide (although only for competent adults). In Belgium and the Netherlands, euthanasia is legal for children under some circumstances. We present a case in which parents and doctors face difficult decisions about palliative care. Experts from Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United States then discuss how they would respond to such a case.
ENTEROBACTERIA ISOLATED FROM SYNANTHROPIC FLIES (DIPTERA, CALYPTRATAE) IN MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA
Authors: Cadavid-S. Isabel Cristina , Amat Eduardo , Gomez-Piñerez Luz Miryam
Published: December 2015

Enterobacteria (Enterobacteriaceae) causing enteric diseases can be carried and dispersed through insects that act as mechanical vectors, especially flies (Insecta: Diptera). In this study, enterobacteria associated with synanthropic flies were isolated and identified; four different urban areas in the municipality of Medellín were surveyed. Thirteen taxa of calyptrate flies belonging to four families were identified and classified according to the Mechanical Vector Risk Index (MVRI) value, which is proposed in this study. Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794), Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann, 1819), Chrysomya albiceps (Wiedemann, 1819), and Musca domestica Linnaeus, 1758 are of high risk; Fannia sp., Atherigona orientalis Schiner, 1868, and Ophyra aenescens (Wiedemann, 1830) of moderate risk; remaining species were classified as low or no risk. Escherichia coli was the most frequent bacterium according to the number of isolations (32%), followed by Klebsiella oxytoca (12%), Pasteurella pneumotropica (11%), and Kluyvera spp. (8%). Raoultella ornithinolitica, Stenotrophomponas maltophilia, and Chryseobacterium menigosepticum were isolated for the first time from flies. Finally, 22 new records of bacteria associated with eight fly species were reported. The results allow us to foresee the existence of a generalist pattern in the interaction between flies and bacteria and indicate that synanthropic flies have a quantifiable potential as vectors of infectious diseases according to the index proposed.
CAMBIOS EN LA COMPOSICIÓN DE LÍQUENES EPÍFITOS RELACIONADOS CON LA CALIDAD DEL AIRE EN LA CIUDAD DE LOJA (Ecuador).
Authors: OCHOA-JIMÉNEZ DIEGO A. , Cueva-Agila Anabel , Prieto María , Aragón Gregorio , Benitez Ángel
Published: December 2015

A pesar de que la contaminación del aire constituye uno de los principales problemas en la ciudad de Loja, actualmente no existe una estrategia para monitorear las emisiones de contaminantes. Los líquenes epífitos han sido ampliamente utilizados como bioindicadores de la contaminación atmosférica, debido a que obtienen la mayor parte de nutrientes del aire, lo que los hace muy sensibles a los cambios derivados de la contaminación. Se evaluó la calidad del aire en siete parques de la ciudad, donde se registró la presencia y cobertura de líquenes epífitos sobre árboles de Salix humboldtiana. Se determinaron los niveles de contaminación con el Índice de Pureza Atmosférica (IPA) y se establecieron diferencias en la composición de especies de los parques mediante análisis de escalamiento multidimensional no métrico (NMDS) y PERMANOVA. Nuestros resultados mostraron la existencia de una mayor calidad ambiental en las zonas norte y sur de la ciudad, mientras que se observa un patrón contrario para los parques ubicados en la zona central de la urbe, muy relacionados con un aumento de tráfico vehicular. Las comunidades de líquenes epífitos resultaron ser excelentes indicadores biológicos para detectar la contaminación del aire en la ciudad.
Van-e védelem a másolás ellen? Gondolatok a plágiumról
Authors: Schubert András , Glänzel Wolfgang
Published: December 2015

There are at least two reasons why more and more cases of suspected plagiarism are perceived in the scientific literature. On one hand, the ever strengthening publication pressure makes easier for the authors, reviewers and editors to infringe or overlook this serious ethical misdemeanor; on the other hand, with the development of text analysis software, detecting text similarities became a simple task. The judgement of actual cases, however, requires well-grounded professional knowledge and prudent human decisions. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(50), 2052–2053.
A magyar lakosság egészségi állapota 2000 és 2010 között
Authors: Baji Petra , Brodszky Valentin , Rencz Fanni , Boncz Imre , Gulácsi László , Péntek Márta
Published: December 2015

Introduction: So far, the latest survey which used the EQ-5D questionnaire to measure the health status of the Hungarian population was carried out in 2000. Aim: To explore the health state of the Hungarian population by socio-demographic characteristics, and to compare it with the results from 2000. Method: As part of an international research project, a cross-sectional, online survey was carried out among the general population in 2010 using the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire. Results: In total, 2281 respondents (female: 62.3%) completed the questionnaire with an average age of 40.8 years. The EQ-5D score ranged from 0.902 (in age-group 18–24) to 0.795 (65+). The authors found significant association between the EQ-5D score and all the socio-demographic variables (gender, age, education, income) included in the regression model (F(4,1967) = 35.12, p = 0.000). The results did not differ significantly from the health survey in 2000, except for the youngest population group (age 18–24), where significantly lower scores were found in the sample. Conclusions: While life expectance increased by 3 years between 2000 and 2010, the health status of the Hungarian population did not change significantly, and might even decreased among young adults in fact. Inequalities in health status by income and education remain significant. In international comparison, the health status of the Hungarian population remains among the worst ones. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(50), 2035–2044.
Lithobates magnaocularis Frost & Bagnara, 1974, the Northwest Mexico Leopard Frog (Anura: Ranidae): new state records for Aguascalientes and Zacatecas, Mexico
Authors: Quintero-Díaz Gustavo Ernesto , Pérez-Ramos Edmundo , Carbajal-Márquez Rubén Alonso
Published: December 2015

We report an adult female and subadult specimen of the frog Lithobates magnaocularis Frost & Bagnara, 1974 from tropical deciduous forest habitat in the Municipality of Calvillo, Aguascalientes and Valparaiso, Zacatecas, Mexico. These vouchers represent the first state records of L. magnaocularis for Aguascalientes and Zacatecas, and extend the known distribution of the species through the northeastern portion of the tributaries of the Río Grande de Santiago basin.
Structure and Bond Strength of Cement – Aggregate Interfaces
Authors: Odler I. , Zurz A.
Published: December 2015

On a series of test specimens made with five kinds of rock and six kinds of cements hydrated between 1 and 8 weeks, the structure of the existing interfacial zone, the cleavage strength and the mechanism of failure were studied. The structure of the interfacial zone of different rockcement combinations was similar but not identical. Significant differences between different rock-cement combinations existed with respect to the measured cleavage strength and mechanism of failure.
Suksesi Kepemimpinan Arab Pra-Islam dan Periode al-Khulafâ’ al-Râshidûn
Authors: Biyanto Biyanto
Published: December 2015

This article analyses the character and nature of succession in the Pre-Islamic

Arabic society and in the period of al-Khulafâ’ al-Rashidûn. It assumes that both periods

share a lot in common in terms of conditions of leadership, which include seniority,

bravery, generosity, good and noble family background, and the ability to safeguard the

tribe. The principle of consultation (mushâwarah), which Islam talks about on many

occasions, is also present in the two periods. This is despite the fact that during the

period of al-Khulafâ’ al-Râshidûn there were such practices as direct election –in the case

of Abû Bakr and ‘Alî b. Abî Tâlib-, appointment by the former caliph –in the case of

‘Umar b. Khattâb- and election by a committee appointed by the caliph in the case of
‘Uthmân b. ‘Affân.
Menguak Konsep Kebersandingan Fethullah Gulen dan Asimilasi Budaya Tariq Ramadhan
Authors: Fauzia Ika Yunia
Published: December 2015

The wave of immigration of Muslims to European countries has brought with it the serious consequences as to how these Muslims should adapt culturally and religiously to the entirely different circumstances. Some Muslim intellectuals –like Fethullah Gulensuggested that Muslims should maintain the cultural co-existence in a way that would not endanger their religious tradition while at the same time bring a state of peace both for themselves and for the communities they live in. Tariq Ramadhan in the meantime suggested that Muslims be committed to what he calls the cultural assimilation whereby they put aside their cultural upbringing from their country of origin and assimilate fully into the cultural live of Europe. Hence, this paper is about the analysis of the cultural dilemma that Muslims face in Europe by referring to the thought of Gulen and Ramadhan on the issue at hand. Although the context of the paper is limited to Europe, the content of the analysis is presented in such a way that it may also be relevant to similar problems faced by Muslims in different cultural and social settings.
Dialektika Induksi dan Deduksi dalam Pemikiran Hukum Islam
Authors: Mun’im Abdul
Published: December 2015

Modern science requires that dialectic between induction and deduction should take place so that development of knowledge and its promotion may be acquired. In modern sciences in other words, such dialectic constitutes the very condition for the creation and invention of new theories, discoveries and fields of knowledge. This paper is trying to argue that as a science, fiqh in one way or another has appropriated a similar route of using these two methods of induction and deduction in its process to extrapolate religious laws and rules.We argue that in fiqh induction produces norms that may serve as the foundation for the deductive method. We contend that induction is a general rule extracted directly from the first source of Islamic law, namely revelation, whereas deduction is the legal principles (alqawa’id al-fiqhiyyah) that the ulama formulated on the basis of their understanding on the contents of revelation.
Pluralisme, Demokrasi dan Keadilan Sosial dalam Konsepsi Fiqih Humanistik Abou el Fadl
Authors: Rohmanu Abid
Published: December 2015

To make connection between fiqih and humanism is often judged as a subversive. Religion is convinced the only source of morality, then rationality tendency to discover morality – such as humanism - never get a proportional place. Whereas at a certain point religioun is meaned totalitarianly by his follower, there’s potency to exploit religion for political and partisan interest that will kill humanistic values. In this context, the existence of religion is important to be reflected in a humanization process, namely a process to place and treat human being more human. From the above frame work, this assignment will explain the Abou El Fadl’s conception of humanistic fiqih related to pluralism, democracy, and social justice. These three conceptions are “par excellence” humanistic values that often being campaigned by Abou El Fadl. Abou El Fadl is a scholar who has great attention to establish link between Islam, fiqih and morality.
Studi Normatif Pendidikan Islam Multikultural
Authors: Amar Isrofil
Published: December 2015

This paper basically argues that the many social problems that we are now faced are in fact product of the system of our religious education. The educational system of our Madrasas has not thus far shown its ability to address the spiritual needs of our students. This resulted in students absorbing the physical and at best the intellectual dimension of education by ignoring the moral and behavioral aspects of it. On this ground –the paper argues- the system of our religious education must be revisited and reevaluated. Such system must not only indoctrinate students to learn about heaven, hell, what is lawful and lawful, belief and infidelity and the like, but must also teach them about tolerance, understanding and other social values. Our religious education must teach students conceptual knowledge but also educate them about how to respect others and live in a plural society. It is about these that this paper is concerned with. It is about the scheme of religious education for pluralism or multiculturalism.
Dhât dan Sifah Tuhan dalam Konsep Tauhid Mu‘tazilah
Authors: Zarkasyi Amal Fathullah
Published: December 2015

In Islamic thought, Mu‘tazilah has been classified as a rational form of current of thought. This paper is interested in exploring in a deeper manner this Mutazilite rationalism be referring specirfically to its concept of tauhid. We argue that Mu‘tazilah is concerned simply with presenting this concept in its purest form. Hence, they reject the notion of God having similarity with His creatures (tashbîh) and of Him having earthly body (tajsîm). Interestingly however, the Muktzilah is not always consistent with this general hypothesis, and argue for example that the attributes of God–like His words, the Qur’an–are created (makhlûq). We will try to expose that inconsistence as part of our critique to the Mu‘tazilah. The paper will also discuss proportionately the problems of tawh îd rubûbîyah and tauhid al-dhât wa al-s ifah, of which the Mu‘tazilah has given reasonably especial attention. With regard to tauhid ulûhîyah, the paper will only speak in general terms considering that the concept has not recived a clear explanation of the Mu‘tazilah. We understand nonetheless that this latter concept is about a rasional argumentation concerning the existence of God.
Sastra Islami Kontemporer Najîb al-Kilânî dalam Memahami Manusia
Authors: Zuriyati Zuriyati
Published: December 2015

The object of this paper is man in the modern Islamic literature. The man that it deals with is a modern man, a man overwhelmed by psychological deceases ranging from loneliness, sadness, depression, and the likes. The paper maintains first and foremost that modernity has brought about a serious challenge for modern man. The high standard of living, the demands of life, and the competition among individuals have all been a source for the deepening malaises of the modern man. All this, the paper argues has been reflected in the contemporary Islamic literature whose vibrant expression of modern life has stood a strong indication of the plight of modern man. Contemporary Islamic literature in other words, is the medium through which we can understand the dilemma of modern man as well as the medium through which modern men can resort to express their feeling and live-experience. By Islamic literature we mean any literature that has an ontic and epistemic relationship with the authoritative sources of Islam.
Nilai-nilai Universalitas Da‘wah dalam al-Qur’an
Authors: Wahid Abd.
Published: December 2015

This paper explores the universal principles of Islamic propagation (da’wah) according to the holy Qur’an. In doing this, the paper employs the thematic approach by collecting the Qur’anic verses that speak of da’wah, and interpret them analytically. Specific attention will be given to the verses that are rooted in the Arabic word da’a, which means “to call”, and balagha, which means “to convey”. Other verses that have to do with the activity of da’wah will be touched briefly. The paper argues that the concepts of “calling” and “conveying” constitute the most important and central notion of da’wah in Islam. Together the two represent the holistic Islamic idea of not only spreading out Islam, but also of building a community based on religiosity. Islamic concept of da’wah is universal because it targets not only Muslim but also all human being based on understanding, tolerance and harmony.
Konstruksi Kurikulum dan Pembelajaran Terpadu antara Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) dan Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan (PKn) di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Yani Muhammad Turhan , Setyowat Rr. Nanik , Islamiyah Denik Nur , Pranggono Galeh
Published: December 2015

Model construction of curriculum and integrated learning between the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) and Civic Education (PKn) in elementary schools oriented to synergize the PAI and Civics teachers in designing integrated learning a more comprehensive and effective while improving the personality of students for the future be able to reflect the intellectual potential and the potential for in attitude. Basically, in the process of education and learning , teachers are required to conduct a comprehensive innovations and effective to prevent saturation, both teachers and students. Concerned it, this research produces research that has been tested in three elementary schools (SD) in Surabaya in the form of construction of an integrated curriculum in a way to bring some basic competence of these two subjects, then packaged in an integrated learning syllabus equipped, Learning Implementation Plan, Instructional Materials / Module Simple, and the Learning Guide.
Model Interpretasi al-Qur’ân Abdullah Saeed
Authors: Zaini Achmad
Published: December 2015

This article tries to deliver Abdullah Saeed’s idea on the new approach to inter pret the Qur’ân called contextualist approach. He proposes his ideas based on his finding that there is a gap between texts which have been understood literally by majority of ulama’ and socio-historical context of the Qur’ân at the time of revelation in the first/seventh century and the contemporary concerns and needs of Muslims today. Based on his expertise on hermeneutic, he proposes four stages: encounter with the world of the text, critical analysis, meaning for the first recipients and meaning for the present. The proposed idea should be appreciated even though it seems that it is a preliminary study which has to be elaborated into practical way.
Klaim Religious Authority dalam Konflik Sunni-Syi‘i Sampang Madura
Authors: Hamdi Ahmad Zainul
Published: December 2015

This paper deals with the most recent religion-based conflict on the island of Madura involving some Shi’ite and their opponents. The conflict took place mid of 2011. The paper traces the history of the conflict, the parties involved in it, and the various factors that triggered it to happen. It argues that although the conflict is local, it nonetheless reflects the larger and most “global” kind of conflict between the Sunnis and the Shi’is. Considering that the Muslims of Madura are always NU in their theology and tradition, the paper asks to what extend does NU lose its influence on the island in this particular regard. Theories concerning conflict will be used to explain this rare development. Preliminary assumption might however be said that the conflict reflects (1) the need of the Madurese agrarian society for a better harmonious state of life, or else (2) the need to punish those who have gone astray from the traditional religious belief, or reflects (3) the latent power struggle between various religious denomination on the island. These are the problems that the paper will try to address.
Filsafat Ilmu Menurut al-Qur’an
Authors: Solehudin Ending
Published: December 2015

Three decades ago, philosophy as an object of investigation was still unlawful religiously among the santris and even among some Muslim university students in Indonesia. That is no longer the case now. Following the coming of some open-minded religious discourses in the country especially that which was brought about by a well-known scholar named Harun Nasution, the study of philosophy became lawful and even promising. This paper speaks about this phenomenon by looking at the evolution of the study of philosophy –especially the philosophy of science- in the academic study in Indonesia. Within the framework of evolution theory, the paper also tries to discuss how the study of this science evolves from a sheer Western-based study to include the Qur’anic perspective of it. This paper itself is a study of the Qur’anic perspective concerning the philosophy of science. And by doing that, it tries to show that this kind of study has become a trend in academic circle in Indonesia.
Pendidikan Multikultural dalam Tradisi Pesantren di Yogyakarta
Authors: Santoso, et al. Listiyono
Published: December 2015

This study discusses the concept of multiculturalism according to the santris and its relation to their religiosity. Santris are those who study at the pesantren, the indigenous form of education in Indonesia. The paper offers a descriptive elaboration of what these santris think of multiculturalism and how they relate it to their belief and religious tradition. It argues that multiculturalism has been the very character of the pesantren in which santris of various cultural background stay to study. How thismulticulturalism works and how it influences the santris in the way they look at the idea of nation-hood is the question that needs to be explored. And this paper aims at doing just that. Nation-hood is just another form of multiculturalism. While the santris are used to a life of a multicultural nature, the question of how they adapt to the national culture on the one hand, and how religion shapes the way they behave on the other becomes of particular interest. This paper will show that religion and nationalism are two sides of the same coin—as it were—in the life of the santris.
Pandangan Ulama Konservatif dan Ulama Progresif tentang Tafsir Ayat Lâ Ikrâh fî al-Dîn
Authors: Moqsith Abd
Published: December 2015

The verse lâ ikrâh fî al-dîn has been one of the most contested verses with regard to its meaning and definition by the ‘ulama (religious scholars) from the past to the present. Basing on this verse, progressive ‘ulama maintain that the idea of freedom of religion introduced by modern society does not contradict the Qur’ân. For them, freedom of religion includes not only freedom to convert to Islam, but also freedom to convert from Islam. This view is rejected by conservative ‘ulama who argue that the meaning of the verse contains only freedom to convert to Islam, not to convert from Islam. If non-Muslims are free to convert to Islam, Muslims are not allowed to convert from Islam. Moreover, there are many ‘ulama who argue that the verse has been abrogated by other tens of verses which enjoin to fight against infidels and polytheists. After the revelation of ‘verses of war’ in the Qur’ân, the verse lâ ikrâh fî al-dîn becomes no longer legally binding.
Gagasan Pendidikan Muhammadiyah dan NU sebagai Potret Pendidikan Islam Moderat di Indonesia
Authors: Suharto Toto
Published: December 2015

This article deals with the educational ideas of Muhammadiyah and Nahdatul Ulama as representing the portrait of moderate Islamic education in Indonesia. The problems addressed includes whether both organizations have certain moderate ideas regarding education to seed their moderate character. Using actual philosophy approach, this study reveals that educational institutions of Muhammadiyah are characterized by a special subject matter called Al-Islam dan Kemuhammadiyahan. With the concept of objective identity of Muhammadiyah’s education, this subject matter is designed to be an instrument for Muhammadiyah to seed the moderate character of its students. Meanwhile, NU’s educational institutions are characterized by subject matter called Aswaja dan Ke-NU-an. Through the concept of SNP-Plus, this institution serves as an instrument for NU to seed the character of moderate Islam. Both organizations therefore share the same ideas to strengthen a moderate Islamic education in Indonesia on the basis of their own cultural traditions.
The Modern Athlete, Hip-Hop, and Popular Perceptions of Black Masculinity
Authors: Lewis Thabiti L.
Published: December 2015

The essay explores how black masculinity is situated in modern popular culture) as violent and hyper-masculine, American nightmares. It also examines the racial and power dynamics at play that allow such reifications of the notion that black men as “dangerous” in arenas of mass/popular cultural consumption in American society—namely sport culture and hip hop.
SIMULATION MODELS OF RESISTANCE TO CONCRETE MOVEMENT IN THE CONCRETE CONVEYING PIPE OF THE AUTOCONCRETE PUMP
Authors: Anofriev P. G.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. In modern construction the placing of concrete is often performed using distribution equipment of concrete pumps. Increase of productivity and quality of this construction work requires improvement of both concrete pumps and their tooling. The concrete pumps tooling consists of standardized concrete conveying pipes and connector bends radius of up to 2 m. A promising direction of tooling improvement is the reduce of resistance to movement of the concrete in the concrete conveying pipe by increasing the radius of the bend. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of developing and implementing connector bends with radius greater than 2 m. Methodology. The criterion of efficiency in using bends with radius of more than 2 m in connector concrete pipes is reduction of resistance to movement of the concrete, enhancing the productivity of concrete pumps. Studies of resistance to movement of concrete in the concrete conveying pipe are performed on the mathematical simulations. Findings. On the proposed models are calculated the resistance to movement of concrete in the concrete conveying pipe of the autoconcrete pump with a three-section distribution boom. Reduction of the resistance to concrete movement was obtained for the four major sections of the provisions of the distribution boom in the autoconcrete pump. Originality. Two mathematical simulations were developed to calculate the resistivity to concrete movement in the bends of concrete conveying pipe depending on the radius of the bend. Practical value. The proposed by the author simulations allow us to calculate resistivity to the concrete movement in the concrete conveying pipe and general resistance to the concrete movement in the concrete pipe of the autoconcrete pump with three sections of the distribution boom. The study found a decrease of 10.3−75.5% of the resistance to concrete movement in the concrete conveying pipe with connector bends of an increased radius. These results confirm the usefulness of the bends application in the concrete conveying pipe with a radius of more than 2 m.
STUDY OF CARRYING CAPACITY OF A CORRUGATED METAL CONSTRUCTION BY CRITERION OF YIELD HINGE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Luchko Y. Y. , Kovalchuk V. V. , Nabochenko O. S.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. This research is aimed to: 1) calculation of equivalent forces caused by rolling stock in winter and summer seasons at different parameters of the irregularities of railway track; 2) research of bearing capacity of corrugated metal constructions (CMC) in terms of development of plastic hinge in the top of the metal pipe due to irreversible residual deformation of the vertical and horizontal diameters of the pipe. Methodology. The calculation of equivalent forces is carried out according to the method of calculating the railway track on strength and stability. Further a mathematical algorithm was developed in the software environment of Mathcad 14, with which the calculations were made about the formation of a plastic hinge at the top of the pipe for different values of the irregularities of the railway track and the degree of compaction of soil backfill. In these studies, the calculations were carried out at the design value of the compaction degree of soil backfill and magnitude of dynamic loading on railway rolling stock. Findings. Analysis of multivariate calculations of testing the condition of occurrence of plastic hinge at the top of the pipe arch has revealed that the first plastic hinge, which occurs in the set of CMC is revealed only when there is a simultaneous unfavorable influence of two factors (causes). These are the factors: the assumption of the development of the track irregularities out of the allowable values without the implementation of measures to eliminate or limit the speed of trains (the first cause); reduction of compaction of soil backfill below the 90 % (the second cause). In case of absence of one of the causes the origin of the plastic hinge will not happen. Originality. It was the first time, when the bearing capacity of corrugated metal construction with large diameter (more than 6 m) with account of factors complex: the degree of compaction of soil backfill, the magnitude of the dynamic loads from rolling stock by the criterion of plastic hinge development in the metal pipe when the occurrence of residual deformations of the vertical and horizontal diameters of the CMC was investigated. Practical value. The obtained results of the bearing capacity of corrugated metal constructions (like horizontal ellipse of cross-section) can be used by engineers of Bridge building stations of Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukravtodor and design organizations, which are engaged in the design of corrugated metal constructions with a diameter of more than 6 m.
CONDUCTING AND ANALYZING THE RESULTS OF THE EXPERIMENTAL BOX TEST OF RETAINING WALL MODELS WITHOUT PILES AND ON THE PILE FOUNDATION
Authors: Lisnevskyi M. A. , Sukhorskyi V. O.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. Taking into consideration that the bearing capacity of the foundation may be insufficient, in the study it is assumed that pile foundation can be used to reduce the impact of the construction of new retaining structures on roads and railways near the existing buildings or in areas of dense urban development and ensure the stability of the foundation. To reduce the volume of excavation it is necessary to choose the economic structure of the retaining wall. To do this, one should explore stress-strain state (SSS) of the retaining walls, to develop methods to improve their strength and stability, as well as to choose the most appropriate method of their analysis. Methodology. In the design of retaining walls foundation mat and piles are considered as independent elements. Since the combined effect of the retaining wall, piles and foundation mat as well as the effect of soil or rock foundation on the structure are considered not fully, so there are some limitations in the existing design techniques. To achieve the purpose the box tests of retaining walls models without piles and with piles for studying their interaction with the surrounding soil massif were conducted. Findings. Laboratory simulation of complex systems «surrounding soil – retaining wall – pile» was carried out and on the basis of the box test results were analyzed strains and its main parameters of the stress-strain state. Analysis of the results showed that the structure of a retaining wall with piles is steady and stable. Originality. So far, in Ukraine has not been carried out similar experimental box tests with models of retaining walls in such combinations. In the article has been presented unique photos and test results, as well as their analysis. Practical value. Using the methodology of experimental tests of the retaining wall models with piles and without them gives a wider opportunity to study stress-strain state of such structures.
DEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY TOURISM IN UKRAINE AS MEANS OF AVAILABLE REST ORGANIZATION
Authors: Martseniuk L. V. , Proskurnia Yu. M.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. In highly developed countries, railway tourism is very popular, through it the tourists can comfortably and within their financial capacity to travel all around the world. Ukraine has faced with the problem of significant reduction of the tourist volume flows, aging of fixed assets, lack of investments on their renewal, reduction in passenger traffic and a sharp drop in people income. The purpose of the article is to justify the development of railway tourism in Ukraine. Methodology. Theoretical and methodological basis of the research is built on analysis of problems to ensure the competitiveness of the tourism industry in the area of passenger transportation, theoretical principles of economic science in the field of railway tourism efficiency and management of tourist flows. The authors suggest the development of railway tourism in Ukraine. In particular it concerns the introduction of new services in the field of tourism, management of tourist flows and others. The attention is focused on the development of the internal railway tourism. Findings. As a result of the assigned tasks the following results should be achieved: improving the image of Ukrainian railways; creation of an attractive investment climate for the greater involvement of investments into the tourism, engineering, transport and municipal infrastructures; improving the safety of tourists; ensuring effective protection of their rights, legitimate interests and property maintenance. Originality. The authors justified the need and potential of rail tourism on the territory of Ukraine taking into account the experience of foreign developed countries. Рractical value. Researchers presented theoretical generalization and new solution of scientific tasks. It manifests itself in the development of theoretical and methodological approaches to the development of railway tourism. Rationally applied measures of proposed by the authors ways of tourist flow management will significantly increase the revenues to the state budget from tourism.
WAYS TO INCREASE COMPETITIVENESS OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT IN MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors: Bech P. V. , Nesterenko G. I. , Muzykina S. I. , Lashkov O. V. , Muzykin M. I.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. In this paper it is necessary to analyze the types of competition in the transport market in order to find ways to improve the competitiveness of railway transport and to determine the ensuring equal conditions for all market participants by eliminating discrimination in competition. Methodology. Analysis of recent research and publications on the subject was held by the authors. The question of the development of competition, increased competitiveness in railway transport was investigated. Attention is drawn to the fact that due to the decline in traffic volumes on all modes of transport competition may significantly change the usual sphere the effective use of different modes of transport. Every mode of transport occupies a particular segment of the transport market, taking into account its technical and economic features, weakly competing, and in some cases do not compete with each other (except the road transport). However, it is entirely possible competition inside these segments.Findings. The problems of management of competitiveness, including the transport market, which required extensive analysis and serious scientific study, were identified. Originality. As a result of this work the features of transport and production of transport in modern conditions were structured. The dependences of passenger turnover and freight turnover by mode of transport over the past decade were shown. The question of additional profits by providing the cargo owners a range of service was examined. The optimal combination of cost and quality of such services at each transportation company promotes increasing its competitive status. Practical value. Competition between enterprises of the industry put the aim of improving the competitiveness of not only railway subsystems directly involved in technology movement of cargoes and the movement of passengers, but also the organization of infrastructure in the first place – subsystems to expand services and improve service for passengers and cargo owners. Ensuring of equal conditions for all market participants is achieved through a ban of three key anti-competitive actions: the adoption of agreements restricting competition; abuse of a dominant (monopolistic) position and mergers, which result in a dominant market position to restrict competition.