bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Different modes of treatment and complications associated with non-traumatic gastrointestinal perforation
Authors: Mane Shobhita K. , Kushwaha Anil
Published: June 2018

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) Perforation is an important emergency situation that usually requires prompt surgery. Prompt detection of Gastrointestinal (GI) tract perforation is important for the diagnosis of life-threatening conditions in patients with acute abdomen. A number of causes can lead to Gastrointestinal tract perforations (blunt or penetrating trauma, peptic ulcer, inflammatory disease, foreign body, a neoplasm or iatrogenic factors); and has variable clinical presentations, particularly in the early clinical course. Present study aimed at investigating the different modes of treatment and complications associated with non-traumatic gastrointestinal perforation.Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was carried out on patients of Department of general surgery at Late Lakhiram Agrawal Memorial Government Medical college (LAMGMC) Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India from September 2014 to August 2016. A total 100 adult subjects (both male and females) of all age groups were included in this study.Results: Operative management (44%), conservative management 38% and 18% of cases were managed with Peritoneal drainage under local anaesthesia (LA). Most common complications of peptic perforation cases were toxaemia (32.3%), wound gaping (17.9%) and respiratory complications (11%). Most common complications of typhoid perforation cases were toxaemia (50%), respiratory complications (32.4%), wound infection (22.2%) and wound gaping (18.5%). Most common complications of Appendicular perforation cases were wound gaping (50%) and toxaemia (40%). The average duration of stay in hospital was 16.52 days.  The average duration of stay in hospital of Peptic perforation was 17.3 days, typhoid perforation 18.3 days, Appendicular perforation 18.5 days and for other perforation was 12 days.Conclusions: Majority of the cases undergone for operative management and most frequently developed complications were toxaemia followed by wound gaping and respiratory complications. The average duration of stay in hospital was nearly same for all cases and the stay was less in patients who were managed conservatively.
Study of risk factors in post-laparotomy wound dehiscence
Authors: Verma Siddharth , Patil Sagar Manohar , Bhardwaj Ankur
Published: June 2018

Background: Wound dehiscence/burst abdomen is a very serious post-operative complication associated with high morbidity and mortality. The need for this study is to highlight the risk factors for wound dehiscence and remedial measures to prevent or reduce the incidence of wound dehiscence. This will certainly reduce mortality and morbidity in the form of prolonged hospital stay, increased economic burden on health care resources.Methods: This is a prospective and observational study involving all those who have developed abdomen wound dehiscence after initial surgery, an elaborative study of these cases with regard to date of admission, clinical history regarding the mode of presentation, significant risk factors, investigations, time of surgery and type of surgery postoperatively, study of diagnosis and day of diagnosis of wound dehiscence is done till the patient is discharged from the hospital. The collected data is analysed and statistics were made according to need.Results: The incidence of abdominal wound dehiscence is more common in male patients in 4th to 5th decade. Patients with peritonitis due to duodenal perforation, complicated appendicitis, pyoperitoneum and intestinal obstruction and carried higher risk of abdominal wound dehiscence. Abdominal wound dehiscence was more common in patients operated in emergency. Patients with intra-abdominal infection, anaemia, hypoalbuminemia, jaundice had higher incidence of wound dehiscence.Conclusions: Wound dehiscence can be prevented by improving nutritional status of patient, proper surgical technique, controlling infections and correcting co-morbid conditions.
An analytical study of acute abdomen in established cases of pneumoperitoneum
Authors: Prabhu E. , Lakshmibady S.
Published: June 2018

Background: Pneumoperitoneum refers to the presence of air within the peritoneal cavity. The most common cause is a perforation of the abdominal viscous, a perforated ulcer, although a pneumoperitoneum may occur as a result of perforation of any part of the bowel. The exception is a perforated appendix, which seldom causes a pneumoperitoneum. The aim of present investigation was to know the various clinical features of acute abdomen in established cases of pneumoperitoneum and to study the various surgical techniques used in the management.Methods: This study is an analytical study of 103 patients admitted in emergency surgical wards. The relevant history, clinical examination, relevant investigations, and treatment were obtained by pretested proforma.Results: The symptoms such as abdominal pain, abdominal distension, fever, and vomiting were present in our study. The most common symptom was an abdominal pain in almost all cases the overall mortality in our study was 6.79% most of them is due to colonic and duodenal perforations. In most of the cases, the cause of death was diagnosed as septicemia.Conclusions: The incidence of GI Perforations can be reduced by educating the patients with appropriate medical management of peptic ulcer, tuberculosis, typhoid fever and also avoiding factors such as smoking and Alcohol.
C-reactive protein and total serum bilirubin as a predictor of perforated appendicitis: a cross sectional study
Authors: Pinate Anil Reddy , R. Shivakumar C. , Shoeb Mohammad Fazelul Rahman , Patil Sharangouda
Published: June 2018

Background: C-reactive protein (CRP) and bilirubin have been used as adjuncts for diagnosis of appendicitis. This study assessed the diagnostic value of these markers in patients with suspected acute appendicitis.Methods: CRP values and total serum bilirubin among the patients who presented with acute appendicitis were compared among patients who had perforated appendix and non- perforated appendix. The diagnostic value of CRP and TSB markers as a predictor for perforation were compared in terms of Sensitivity, specificity, PPVs and NPV and the diagnostic accuracy assessed by AUC using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.Results: This study showed sensitivity is 72.50%, specificity of 92.23%, positive predictive value of 78.38% for a raised CRP. The sensitivity of TSB for predicting perforation is 77.50 and the values of specificity, PPV and NPV of the same are 87.38 %, 70.45% and 90.91% respectively. The area under curve was more for CRP than TSB indicating that CRP is better predictor for perforation in appendicitis as compared to the TSB.Conclusions: Thus, serum CRP and total serum bilirubin (TSB) can be used as useful markers for early diagnosis and prediction of perforation in cases of acute appendicitis.
Study of correlation between pre-operative ultrasonographic findings and difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Authors: Chindarkar Himanshu , Dumbre Ramesh , Fernandes Arun , Phalgune Deepak
Published: June 2018

Background: In laparoscopic cholecystectomy prevention of certain life-threatening complications are dependent on proper patient selection. Some reliable factors to predict difficulty, conversion or complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy are needed. In the present research attempt was made to study correlation between pre-operative abdominal ultrasonographic findings and difficultly in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Methods: Sixty patients above age of 18 years with gall stone admitted for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were included. Pre-operative ultrasonographic parameters such as gallbladder wall thickness and size, gallstone mobility, common bile duct (CBD) diameter, size and number of calculi, presence of pericholecystic fluid collection were given score of 0 or 1 based on findings being negative or positive respectively. Total score was correlated to intraoperative difficulty of surgery. Operative findings were graded as difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy if there were presence of dense peri gall bladder adhesions, difficulty in dissection of Calot triangle, tear of gallbladder, bleeding that hindered visual field, abnormal anatomy of biliary tree and buried or intrahepatic gall bladder.Results: Pre-operative USG findings such as gall bladder wall thickness and size, impacted and size of gall stones, CBD diameter, presence of pericholecystic fluid collection were significantly associated with difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Gall bladder wall thickness, pericholecystic fluid collection and impacted gall stones were accurate predictors for difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Higher the pre-operative USG score, higher were the percentage of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy and conversion to open cholecystectomy.Conclusions: Pre-operative ultrasonography in the form of the formulated score is a good predictor of difficulty in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
A rare case: ileo-ileal intussusception with acute appendicitis
Authors: Raja Raadhika , Sreeramulu P. N. , D. Srinivasan , R. Rahul Singh
Published: June 2018

The occurrence of intussusception and appendicitis in the same patient has seldom been described in the pediatric population. Authors report a case of two- level ileo- ileal intussusception associated with acute appendicitis. A 2-year-old boy presented with colicky abdominal pain, vomiting and non-passage of stools and flatus since 4 hours. On physical examination, he was irritable and restless. Abdomen was distended, borborygmi was heard on auscultation, ultrasound of abdomen suggested ileocolic intussusception. Emergency laparotomy was performed and an ileoileal intussusception was visualized and was reduced manually. After reduction, appendix was visualized, and it was found to be inflamed and elongated. Appendectomy was performed. Authors present this case because of its rarity in occurrence in a toddler in a rural setup as ours.
Schwannoma stomach: a sheep in tiger’s skin
Authors: Appukkuttan Anuraj , Peedikathara Lakshmi M.
Published: June 2018

Carcinoma stomach- Captain of men of death, is the first diagnosis we have across any patient presenting with pallor, epigastric lump and loss of appetite. We present the case of a 47 year old lady with upper abdominal discomfort, anemia and a lump in the upper abdomen and family history of carcinoma stomach, suspected even intra operatively to have carcinoma or gastro intestinal stromal tumour(GIST) of stomach, to be surprised by the histopathology of a benign schwannoma. GIST, a more common pathology of stomach, has malignant behaviour upto 30%. On the other hand, schwannomas are more benign and have excellent prognosis. There lies the importance of differentiating the two.
La aplicación del Principio de Subsidiariedad en la jurisprudencia de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos: avances y retos
Authors: Vargas Vera Georgina
Published: June 2018

Históricamente, el principio de subsidiariedad ha servido como un mecanismo de ponderación de valores y derechos protegidos por el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos (DIDH). La Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (Corte IDH) ha emitido sentencias aplicando el principio de subsidiariedad, muchas veces sin una precisión adecuada. Cabe recalcar que, en la reciente jurisprudencia, se han podido observar ciertos avances en la materia, aunque no los suficientes. Este artículo analizará en un primer momento el principio de subsidiariedad y su entendimiento por parte de la Corte IDH; posteriormente señalará la relación del principio de subsidiariedad con el artículo 2 de la Convención Americana sobre Derechos Humanos (CADH); y después estudiará la aplicación de dicho principio en algunas sentencias recientes de la Corte IDH. Se concluirá resaltando la buena práctica que resulta de la correcta aplicación del principio de subsidiariedad por parte de la Corte IDH, y los retos futuros que esta puede enfrentar. Siempre en aras de ampliar su desarrollo en la jurisprudencia interamericana.
Kesesuaian Materi Terhadap Kompetensi Inti dan Kompetensi Dasar pada Buku Ajar Bahasa Arab
Authors: Handayani Rina Asih
Published: June 2018

This study aims to reveal material conformity to core competencies and basic competencies in Arabic textbooks. In this research, the author uses library research method.  The data collection used is documentation techniques, and then the data are analyzed by using content analysis. The result of this research shows that from the three components of conformity assessment of textbook materials with Core Competence and Basic Competence, the material completeness component obtained is 57% (3 = complete enough), the second component about the material breadth is obtained by the result of 62% (3 = wide enough), and in the third component about the material depth, the percentage value is 85% (5 = very deep). Furthermore, from the three results of the analysis, it is obtained the average value of percentage of 68%, which means that the conformity of Arabic textbooks for VII grade published by the Ministry of Religious Affairs is with Core Competence and Basic Competence of 68% or in the category of quite appropriate (3). With this result, Arabic textbooks for VII grade published by the Ministry of Religious Affairs can be used as a compulsory handbook for students.
Integration Sumpah Satie Bukik Marapalam Values in Historical Learning Through Problem-Based Learning
Authors: Pernantah Piki Setri , Sariyatun Sariyatun , Warto Warto
Published: June 2018

Sumpah Satie Bukik Marapalam is an invaluable great work for the religious, social and cultural life of the Minangkabau society. This great work has become the life philosophy of the Minangkabau society until it is still firmly held up to this day. Integrating the value of this local wisdom in historical learning is necessary to contribute in order to strengthen the nation's identity to students. In addition, it is also highly relevant to the important role of historical learning to apply meaningful learning and character building. This study aims to produce a learning innovation that integrates the values of local wisdom in learning history through a problem-based learning model. The choice of problem-based learning in this study is very relevant to the purpose of the model to develop the critical thinking ability of students, therefore, it can create reflective thinking. The reflective thinking process of students is also able to contribute to the character building of students.
Peer Observation as a Means to Develop Teachers’ Professionalism
Authors: Tosriadi Tosriadi , Asib Abdul , Marmanto Sri , Arifatul Azizah Umu
Published: June 2018

The emergence of reflective practice in promoting teacher professional development has been discussed in many literatures. Research studies showed the benefits of conducting reflective practice to improve teachers’ classroom instruction. Peer observation as one of the reflective practice activities is viewed as an effective strategy in developing teachers’ pedagogy and professional competences. Peer observation refers to the act of teachers collaborate to identify the strength and the weakness of their teachings. By doing so, it is expected there will be improvement in learning outcomes. This study explored EFL teachers’ perceptions on peer observation as means to develop teachers’ professionalism. Two EFL teachers who worked as English teachers were purposively selected as the respondents of the study. The participating teachers got at least 1 year teaching experience to assure their involvement in peer observation. To meet the objectives of the study, the data were gained through classroom observation, and followed by in depth interview. Then, they were analyzed by using interactive model data analysis for qualitative study. The results of the study indicated teachers’ positive perceptions on peer observation as professional development tool. Peer observation brought some benefits for teachers. It helped teachers solve the problems they encountered in their teachings, instead it also could be used as learning opportunity by observing new teaching method/strategy from other colleagues.
Participatory Communication and Sustainability Development: Case Study of Coal Mining Environment in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Authors: Fitryarini Inda
Published: June 2018

This essay tries to analyze about participatory communication, especially those currently practiced in coal mining communities in Samarinda, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. In addition, specific practices to facilitate participatory communication are identified and discussed. This essay is based on the author's research on environmental conflicts in coal mining areas. The conclusion of this essay is that community participatory communication in coal mining industry area is still at a pseudo participatory stage.
Influence of Contextual Learning Model and Learning Motivation in the Ability to Solve the Comparison Story
Authors: Hartati Sri , Rukayah ‌Rukayah , Subiyantor Slamet
Published: June 2018

This study aims to determine the effect of  Contexstual Teaching and Learning (CTL) learning model and learning motivation to the ability to solve the comparison stories. This research is a quasi-experimental research using 2 x 2 factorial design. The population specified in this research is all students of grade V located Elementary school in Boyolali of academic year 2016/2017 which amounted to 599. Sampling was done by multistage cluster random technique sampling. Data collection techniques with tests to measure the ability to solve comparative story problems. In addition, there are standardized tests to sort out student learning motivation. Validity test uses expert judgment and Product Moment Correlation, reliability with Cronbach Alpha Coefficient, and balance test with t-test by SPSS. Ability test of Normality test uses statistical test shapiro wilk and homogeneity test using levene test. For data analysis with technique of two way variance analysis (Anava) cell is not same, then conducted further test pascaanava with Scheffe method. The results of this study indicate that there is a difference in the ability to solve comparative story problems on CTL learning between groups of students who have high learning motivation with low-motivated students.
English Teachers’ Perception on Educational Supervision
Authors: Wildan Dion , Asib Abdul , Rochsantiningsih Dewi
Published: June 2018

The objectives of this study was to describe what factors influence the English teachers’ perception on educational supervision. This research was a qualitative study using purposive sample. The research was conducted in the three senior high school which had different accreditation in Kalirejo, Lampung. The data were collected from the interview and observation with three English teachers, each of them represented from different school. The data the researcher had included were all about what factors influence the English teachers’ perceptions on educational supervision in Kalirejo, Lampung. All the subjects in this research had been supervised before, thus they could describe the factors influence their perceptions on educational supervision. The result of the research showed that not all aspects in internal and external factors could affect their perception on educational supervision. The teacher who taught in the lowest accreditation school had to struggle to give the best performance to her students, since her school lacked the facilities to support teaching learning process.
An Analysis on the Judges’ Consideration Basis in Penalizing the Actor of Cultural Conservation Object Vandalism; Case Study in Decree of the State District of Mojokerto Number: 52/Pid.Sus/2018/PN. Mjk
Authors: Aryati Eva Nur , Hartiwiningsih Hartiwiningsih
Published: June 2018

The existence of ancient and cultural conservation objects are prone to damage, loss, and ruin. It is caused by either natural factor or the human’ behavior. Law enforcement against the criminals who intentionally not reporting the object presumed as Cultural Conservation Object on the Decision of the District Court of Mojokerto number: 52/Pid.Sus/2018/PN. Mjk which state that the defendant, Fendi Andriyanto Bin Badri, has been legally and conclusively proved guilty by committing crime for “intentionally not to report the findings that is presumed as a cultural conservation object and because of it, the judge sentences the defendant with 7 (seven) month of imprisonment and Rp.1000.000,- (one million rupiahs) penalty and if that penalty is not paid, it shall be substituted with 2 (two) months of imprisonment. This study was classified as a normative legal study by employing primary and the secondary data obtained from literature study. Based on the findings of the study, the basis of the judge’ consideration in subjecting the penalty was based on the aspect of  certainty, fairness, and benefits of law based on the evidence materials proposed in trial, the witness’ testimony, the defendant’ testimony, the expert information, trial fact, and all the lightening and burdening things.
Peer Conformity through Money Attitudes toward Adolescence’s Consumptive Behavior
Authors: Mahrunnisya Dyanti , Indriayu Mintasih , Wardani Dewi Kusuma
Published: June 2018

This study aims to determine the effect of peer conformity through money attitudes toward adolescence’s consumptive behavior. The method used is descriptive verification method with ex post facto and survey approach. Data collecting technique was done by using questionnaire. Sampling technique in this study was proportional stratified random sampling, the number of samples were 165 adolescents. Hypothesis testing in this study was conducted by using linear regression test with path analysis. The results show the significance of peer conformity influence on consumptive behavior was 32.4%. The value of the influence of peer conformity to consumer behavior is indirectly obtained by 11, 22%. The findings indicated all hypotheses were accepted, that peer conformity shows a significant effect on consumptive behavior. Adolescent who have high conformity will tend to behave consumptively.
Financial Literacy, Materialism and Financial Behavior
Authors: Arofah Anastasia Anggarkusuma , Purwaningsih Yunastiti , Indriayu Mintasih
Published: June 2018

AbstractOtoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) focus on improving financial behavior is through financial education program. This study discusses the importance of financial literacy and materialism attitudes in affecting individual’s financial behaviour. Using survey on 129 undergraduates of Economic Education, financial literacy and materialism being factor in affecting behaviour finance. The result of research shows that financial literacy has positive and significant contribution on financial behaviour. It can be seen from the original sample value is 0.244 and t-value 2.319 > 1.96. In addition materialism has a positive and significant contribution on financial behaviour with the original sample value is -0.583 and t-value 6.666 > 1.96. Undergraduates with high financial literacy has good financial behaviour, and undergraduates with low materialism tends can hold an activity related to the purchase of consumer goods and services. Moreover, the significance of financial literacy and self-efficacy has important implications for the development of policies that aim to improve financial behaviour among college students in financial education programs. Keywords: Financial Literacy, Materialism, Financial Behaviour, Financial Education
Dialogue Journal: Exploring Its Use to Teach Writing
Authors: Hapsari Christianti Tri , Santosa Riyadi , Asib Abdul
Published: June 2018

The main objective of this research is to analyze the use of dialogue journal to teach writing. This case study research was conducted at one of senior high school in Cianjur. The research purposively sampling twenty students of grade XI. In order to collect the data, I used three techniques of data collection namely interview, observation, and document analysis.The research findings revealed that: (1) The reasons behind the implementation of dialogue journal were because the teacher wanted to give students opportunity to fulfill the need of reflection and expressing ideas while the belief relied on the standpoint to give non-threatening atmosphere for students to freely express themselves and to give opportunities for teacher to observe students’ progress and their personal background. The procedure of dialogue journal was done five up to seven minutes which involved three parts, those were greeting/ salutation, body, and closing. While, the learning situation was positive in the case of interaction, attitude, and motivation. Students’ responses were classified into open-ended responses which displayed students’ positive thought, feeling, and reaction because they had experienced many advantages in doing dialogue journal as well as silence which indicated the moment when the students reduced interaction to only center their attention in writing dialogue journal; (2) Teacher’s difficulties in doing dialogue journal were managing time to handle with students’ dialogue journal overload and responding to super active students. Whereas, students’ difficulties in doing dialogue journal were writing in limited time, finding suitable vocabulary, using correct grammar, and responding as well as giving suggestions to the questions given by the teacher; and (3) To cope with such difficulties, the teacher should manage a schedule to be able to correct students’ work and respond to the students’ questions. Furthermore, students’ difficulties in doing dialogue journal could be solved by giving more language skills input, doing peer correction, and encouraging autonomous learning.Keywords: Dialogue Journal, Use, Teach Writing.
Constructing Student`s Critical Thinking Skill through Discovery Learning Model and Contextual Teaching and Learning Model as Solution of Problems in Learning History
Authors: Hakim Muhammad Fadhil Al , Sariyatun Sariyatun , Sudiyanto Sudiyanto
Published: June 2018

Abstract                                                             One of the problems in learning history is that the students could only understand the contents of learning material without understanding it in depth. Such circumstance makes the students less able to think critically in interpreting historical events. This article examines how discovery learning model and CTL learning model become a solution to develop students' critical thinking skills in historical learning. This descriptive qualitative approach was used in this research. The data was conducted by interviews and literature review of previous studies, research journals, books and other reliable sources. From our analysis, the discovery learning and Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) are learning models that provide a systematical learning process to improving student`s critical thinking skill. Discovery learning and CTL help teachers to make a connection between learning materials and student`s real-world situations and encourage students to connect their knowledge and praxis in their lives as a family or the member of society. The concept of learning models is not exclusive, but it can be combined with other learning models, such as process skills learning, experiment learning, demonstrations, discussions, and so on. The implementation of students` activities, which tend to construct their knowledge, educate the student to think critically through inquiry process or find their own problems, freedom of questioning, and applying learning community.  Keywords:   Discovery Learning Model, Contextual Teaching Learning, critical thinking skill, learning history
Cultural and Traditional Sport Pacu Jalur Location In Regency Of Quantan Singingi Riau Province
Authors: Febra Alta , Sugiyanto Sugiyanto , Kristiyanto Agus
Published: June 2018

This research was conducted in Kuantan Singingi Regency of Riau Province. This research is descriptive qualitative interpretative research with the subject of research is the origin of culture and traditional sport pacu jalur, traditional tour and sport of the pacu jalur, and what values are contained in the traditional sport of the pacu jalur. Data collection techniques include observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation of records. The results are summarized as follows: 1) The origins of traditional culture and sport, have existed since the Dutch era. Initially Pacu Jalur was held in villages around the Kuantan River to commemorate the big day of Islam, such as the Prophet's Mawlid, Idul Fitri and the Islamic New Year. However, after the Dutch entry into Indonesia, Pacu jalur changed the function that is to commemorate the Queen's Anniversary Wihelmina. The pacu jalur was not held during the Japanese colonial era. After the era of Indonesian Independence, Pacu jalur was again held to commemorate the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Therefore, Pacu Jalur always held around August every year. Pacu jalur has become the official agenda of the Regional Government (Pemda) and has been included in the national tourism calendar. Initially this pacu jalur is only commemorated at religious events only, namely the religious event of Islam maulid prophet. But with the development, the pacu jalur is no longer displayed at religious events only. 2) The tours contained in the culture of pacu jalur is the night market, pacu jalur expo, festipal art area. 3) What values are contained in the pacu jalur, the value of adaptation to nature, where the pacemakers must adapt to the river, the value of art and culture is evident from the carvings, track paints and clothing or uniforms of the pacu jalur, the economic value seen at the time of manufacture the pacu jalur that does not cost a bit and the value of sport is seen from the movement of the paddle paddle racing boy and the strength of arms and hands with great enthusiasm.   Keywords: Pacu Jalur; Values; Culture Tour; Sport Traditional; River; Taluk Kuantan
Application of Multicultural Outing Class Method in Man 2 Model Medan
Authors: Darma Aditya , S Leo Agung , Joebagio Hermanu
Published: June 2018

The objective of this research was to investigate the application of mulicultural outing class in X IPS MAN 2 Model Medan during academic year 2017-2018. The population of this research was the tenth grade of IPS MAN 2 Model Medan which consists of 1 class. The sample of this research was taken from X IPS MAN 2 Model Medan consist of 35 students. This research was qualitative research which was dealt to describe and analyze the phenomena, event, social activities, trust attitude, humans’ perspectives individually or grouply. The instrument of this research used in this reaserach was documentation, observation, interviews which would be analyzed by data colecction, data reduction, data presentation, conclusion and verification. The result showed was the multicultural values of students’ awareness who   could build the respect behaviour towards them which has a different beliefs, cultures, ethnics, and social classes.
The Media Literacy in the 21st Century: The Role of Teacher in Historical Learning
Authors: Winahyu Rizqa Ayu Ega , S Leo Agung , Djono Djono
Published: June 2018

This research is elucidating the teacher’s roles in the implementation of media literacy in the historical learning. The research site is in Senior High School 2 Magelang with the subject of research is the history teachers and students in 10th grade and 11th grade. The qualitative method with case study approach was used in this research to to get deeper data that contain the meaning. The data collection was conducted through the observation by plunging into the field and observes directly how the conditions are running in the classroom. Then in addition, the authors also conducted interviews with the teachers and students. These data collection, then combined or triangulated with observation, interview and documentation. This research shows that the teacher's role in media literacy is necessary in the process of learning history. The media-based learning process requires supervision and direction from teachers because there is a potent to have positive and negative impacts. Keywords: 21st Century Media Literation, Historical Learning, Teacher Role
Effect of Subjective Norms Mediation to Entrepreneurship Intention at Entrepreneurship Learning in School
Authors: Mustofa Achmad , Murtini Wiedy , Sawiji Hery
Published: June 2018

This type of research is quantitative research with the help of Smart PLS 3.0 application. The population in this study are all students of marketing program of SMK Negeri Boyolali on entrepreneuship learning. Through the sampling formula Issac and Michael obtained as many as 175 student samples. Sampling technique used proportionate stratified random sampling. Technical analysis used is structural equation model analysis. Testing hypothesis with significant level 5% obtained by coefficient of beta (original sample) at specific indirect effects equal to 0,105. It shows that entrepreneuship learning has positive predictive properties of entrepreneurship intention (EI) through students' subjective norms. The value of t-count is 2,844, the value of t-table is 1.96 then t-count > t-table (2,844> 1,96). It shows that student EI is significantly influenced by entrepreneuship learning through students' subjective norms. While the value of coefficient of determination (r-square) obtained coefficient of determination for subjective norms (SN) variable shows that the amount of contribution, contribution given by entrepreneurship learning (EL) variables 9.3% and the value of coefficient of determination for EI variable shows that the amount of contribution, contribution given by variable SN 37.8%. So this research is well used in the development of economic learning innovation, especially entrepreneurship subjects.
Development of Mobile Educational Game of Economics
Authors: Kurniasari Indah Rahayu , Baedhowi Baedhowi , Soesilo Albertus Maqnus
Published: June 2018

Along the rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), learning media are required to undergo renewal. Innovation of learning media that combines modern technology is needed to improve the effectiveness of learning. The research is a Research and Development (R&D). The product result of this research is mobile educational game of economics. This research aims to determine the feasibility of mobile educational game of economics. Media feasibility was assessed based on the results of media-use response questionnaires that given to experts and students. Expert validation result showed that mobile educational game of economics achieved very good judgment. The assessment questionnaires result from the student also stated that the quality and effectiveness of mobile educational game of economics were very good. So, the research concluded that mobile educational game of economics worthy to be used as a media of economics learning.
Communication Strategies Used by the Students on the Perspective of Language Proficiency
Authors: Masithoh Hanita , Fauziati Endang , Supriyadi Slamet
Published: June 2018

In today’s global environment, communication plays a crucial role since everyone cannot be separated with communication activity. Language is believed as a tool of communication. It provides the means to take the place in the society, to express and convey information, to learn about the people and the world around us. This qualitative case study is set to investigate the use of communication strategies on the perspective of language proficiency because the most significant predictor of specific communication strategy use is language proficiency. There are twelve students with high and low proficiency level as the subject of this study which is taken purposively. They are the second year students of English Education Department at one of the universities in Indonesia. In this study, the researcher used multiple data sources, namely observation, interview, and documentation. It is intended to address the research questions. The results showed that the students with high proficiency level used five (5) types and ten (10) sub-types of communication strategies. While the students with low proficiency level used four (4) types and nine (9) sub-types of communication strategies. It means that students with high proficiency level utilized more types and sub-types of communication strategies than the low proficient students did. The study provides valuable contribution in introducing communication strategies and raising students’ awareness to actually use English in real-life communication.
Calisthenics Activity as Urban Society Culture of Lampung, Indonesia: in Terms of Expectations, Appreciation, and Public Perception of Calisthenics Activity in Street Workout Lampung Community
Authors: Hanggoro Hari , Kristiyanto Agus , Doewes Muchsin
Published: June 2018

The development of the times make the public aware that maintaining health is important but this is not supported by the availability of time because it runs out for other activities,and the presence of calisthenics makes the public feel easy to exercise anywhere and anytime, this study aims to see where the concept of calisthenics sport growing in the public and see the supporting aspects so that this sport can grow and be liked by many people. The results obtained  in terms of public expectations such as wanting a fit body, healthy, long life, want to be popular, have a complete training program, provide great motivation ,public space provision in the countryside, and from the appreciation marked by the participation of the community is the availability of calisthenics facilities, public space provision, sponsorship support, the ease of licensing, access to information, provide educational space, the freedom of use of facilities, and the preservation of facilities, public perceptions are also very positive in describing calisthenics, the role of government, the concept of exercise, the concept of community and public can describe how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with calisthenics and the conclusions are the development of calisthenics in Lampung province creates a good perspective for the public. This is reflected in the high expectations, appreciation and public perception to  street workout community, the public also knows aspects of exercise in this community, and exercise routines are always awake, also the support of government and stakeholders through the provision of a new public space is also getting better, and with the discretion given by the government, health services can provide services in sports centers with a very professional, and also in the provision of public education space, make experts in sports, health, nutrition, psychology can be assembled  and share information to the public.
Decolorization of Reactive Yellow 17 in aqueous solution by ozonation in a semi-batch bubble column reactor
Authors: Turhan Kadir
Published: June 2018

In
this study, the factors influencing the rate of chemical oxygen demand (COD) of
a synthetic waste solutions containing water soluble reactive dye [Reactive
Yellow 17 (RY17)] by ozone gas was investigated. The research was conducted
using a semi-batch bubble column to take the advantage of the intensive
back-mixing that prevails in bubble columns. As a result, the COD of disperse
dyestuff wastewater was reduced to 78.58%, and decolorization was remarkable
under the basic condition of pH
12, complete each dye degradation occurs in 12 min, ozone consumption goes on for a further 30 min after which time most
degradation reaction is completed. Kinetic studies were exhibited that direct
ozonation of the aqueous dyes were a pseudo-first-order reaction with respect
to the dyes. The apparent rate constant increased with both applied ozone dose
and higher pH values, declined logarithmically with the initial dye
concentration.
Design Methodology for LED Lighting Systems Based on Photo-Electro-Thermal Interrelationships
Authors: Chies Leandro , Melo Maicol F. de , Vizzotto William D. , Jr. Rudimar Spannemberg , Bender Vitor C. , Costa Marco A. Dalla
Published: June 2018

This paper presents a design methodology for LED (Light-Emitting Diode) lighting systems based on photo-electro-thermal (PET) interrelationships. The proposed methodology uses only LED datasheet information, which makes experimental tests unnecessary to obtain the design parameters. The methodology allows identifying several design specifications, such as, luminous efficacy, heatsink thermal resistance, LED junction temperature and forward current, essential aspects to produce a satisfactory lighting system. Thus, it is possible to define the lighting system features based on standards requirements to obtain the desired system results. Initially, a review of several PET theories is presented, and a new mathematical analysis is performed, in order to highlight the main contributions of the methodology. An LED bulb lamp design is presented to exemplify the methodology. Finally, experimental tests with the proposed LED lamp resulted in a luminous flux of 1271 lm, with a luminous efficacy of 112 lm/W, and LED junction temperature of 79.67 ºC. The errors between calculated and measured luminous flux, luminous efficacy and LED junction temperature were 3.70%, 1.88%, and 3.85%, respectively. These results validate the proposed methodology.
Studying in Turkey: Perceptions of international social studies teacher candidates
Authors: Ibrahimoglu Zafer , Yilmaz Kaya
Published: June 2018

The primary aim of this study was to reveal how international social studies teacher candidates perceive/make sense of their experiences in Turkey. The participants were three international social studies teacher candidates studying at an Istanbul university. The data were gathered from semi-structured interviews, with the analysis following content analysis steps. It was found that the international social studies teacher candidates had negative views of Turkey before coming to the country; however, there were positive changes in their perceptions during their time in Turkey, with all believing that they would have gained a great deal by the time they return to their countries. The main achievements that participants believe to earn by studying in Turkey are a qualified/democratic education and citizenship awareness as a reflection of this education.
Keywords: International students, social studies, studying in Turkey, teacher candidates
Examination of reading skills of students who are poor readers in different text genres
Authors: Ceylan Mustafa , Baydık Berrin
Published: June 2018

The purpose of this study was to compare the reading skills of fourth graders who were poor readers in different text genres (story and informative text). Fiftysix fourth grade students who were poor readers participated in this study. Reading rates, reading accuracies, reading errors and reading prosody characteristics of the students were examined in the study. The results of the study showed that reading rates of the students were higher in informative text. In addition, reading accuracies of the students were not differentiated according to text genre. The students made more errors of mispronunciation, word insertion, and repetition of word part, self correction, letter insertion-omission, syllable insertion-omission, letter reversing and conversion of the word final in informative text. The big proportions of mispronunciations of the students were reading the word as a visually similar word in both the story (78%) and the informative text (79%). While the students obtained higher expression and volume scores in the informative text, they read the story with a more suitable pace.

 

Keywords: Reading Disability, Reading Fluency, Story, Informational Text
Hogging the middle lane: How student performance heterogeneity leads Turkish schools to fail in PISA?
Authors: Uysal Sengul , Banoglu Koksal
Published: June 2018

This study aims to analyse the relationship between studentsâ€™ mathematics achievement in Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2012 and the instructional climate-related factors in the index of principalsâ€™ perceptions (learning hindrance, teacher morale and teacher intention). As preliminary analysis procedure, the chi-squared automatic interaction detection analysis was performed with relevant independent variables. Teacherâ€™s achievement expectation from students and achievement-oriented behaviours were other significant predictive indicators on PISA mathematics achievement. Based upon these independent variables and standard deviation estimates of PISA mathematics scores, the present research developed a theoretical model by means of confirmatory factor analysis, explaining how studentsâ€™ PISA mathematics achievement is associated with classroom and within school homogeneity through teachersâ€™ expectation and achievementoriented behaviours. Results showed that the developed model provided a great model-data fit. This model revealed that classroom achievement homogeneity and within school achievement homogeneity were the most important predictors on studentsâ€™ PISA mathematics achievement.

Keywords: PISA, CHAID, mathematics, homogeneity.
Message from Editor
Authors: Uzunboylu Prof. Dr. Huseyin
Published: June 2018

Dear Colleagues;It is a great honour for us to welcome you as Editor of Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences, which has accepted publications indexed in qualified databases since 2006. Our main aim is to increase the quality of the journal day by day. We are ready to publish the new issue of Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences, which has eight articles with authors from various countries. The aim of this issue is to give the researchers an opportunity to share their academic studies.
The effect of using Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) on Iranian EFL learnersâ€™ vocabulary learning: An experimental study
Authors: Nejati Ebrahim , Jahangiri Amir
Published: June 2018

This study examines the effect of computer-assisted language learning on the vocabulary learning of Iranian EFL learners, in which 40 pre-intermediate and intermediate students enrolled at Iran Language Institute, Urmia, Iran were selected as participants. The participants were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and two control ones. The two experimental groups underwent the same procedures in receiving treatment, while the control groups did not receive any treatment. Initially, all groups participated in pre-tests. The students in the experimental groups were exposed to the treatments for eight sessions, which included the teaching of word lists selected from the studentsâ€™ books using computers. These words were taught to the experimental groups using â€˜Vocabolyâ€™, while the control groups were taught using the traditional method of vocabulary teaching. Finally, all groups participated in post-tests. The comparison of the mean scores using a t-test indicated that the experimental groups outperformed the control groups on post-tests.

Keywords: CALL, multimedia, CAVI, vocabulary learning, learner autonomy.
Competencias digitales en docentes de Educación Superior
Authors: Fernández Márquez Esther , Leiva-Olivencia Juan José , López-Meneses Eloy
Published: June 2018

El presente artículo describe una experiencia universitaria cuyos objetivos fueron (a) delimitar las competencias digitales que poseen los docentes, (b) señalar cómo utilizan las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) y (c) conocer sus percepciones sobre la importancia de favorecer este tipo de competencias en el alumnado. A través del cuestionario CODIPES se evaluó a un total de 53 profesores de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas de la Universidad de Málaga, del curso académico 2016/2017. De las conclusiones extraídas de dicho estudio, destacamos la importancia reconocida a las TIC en la docencia y su consideración como tal en los procesos de enseñanza – aprendizaje, indicándose diversos factores que influyen en el uso de las mismas, tales como la falta de tiempo o de recursos, las propias concepciones o la falta de formación.