bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factores Predictores de Respuesta a Tratamiento de Nefritis Lúpica en Pacientes Adultos Biopsiados en la Clínica de la Costa de Barranquilla (Atlántico-Colombia) durante el período 2008-2014
Authors: Bonett García Orlando , Lubo Algarín Raúl , Silvera Fonseca Luz Marina , Aroca Martínez Gustavo
Published: September 2018

Objetivo: Caracterizar el comportamiento de factores predictores de respuesta a tratamiento de nefritis lúpica en pacientes adultos biopsiados en la Clínica de la Costa en el periodo 2008-2014.

Material y Métodos: Se analizó una cohorte retrospectiva de 57 pacientes con lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES) y nefritis lúpica (NL) confirmada por biopsia, clasificada según la International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS) 2003. Se correlacionaron variables clínicas y de laboratorio con potencial valor predictivo de respuesta terapéutica a los 12 y 24 meses.

Resultados: La población de estudio está constituida por 57 pacientes mujeres (91 %) y hombres (9 %), con una edad promedio de 34,5 años ±17,6. Del total de pacientes 17 (29,8 %) lograron remisión parcial o completa a los 12 meses (8,8 % completa y 22,8 % parcial). A los 24 meses el 62,3 % de los pacientes alcanzó respuesta (parcial o completa). El 84 % de los pacientes con LES presentó compromiso renal en los primeros cinco años; las clases histológicas encontradas fueron: IV (68,7 %), III (19,2 %), II (8,7 %) y V (3,5 %). En el análisis multivariado se asoció a falla terapéutica la creatinina basal mayor de 1,2 mg/dl (p = 0,008975), proteinuria en rango nefrótico (p=0,007) y la forma proliferativa de NL clase IV (p=0,05).

Conclusión: La proteinuria en rango nefrótico, la nefritis lúpica clase IV y la creatinina mayor de 1,2 mg/dl al diagnóstico se asociaron a falla terapéutica a 12 y 24 meses.
Instrucciones a los autores
Authors: Editorial Comité
Published: September 2018

La revista Biociencias es el medio oficial de difusión científica de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Libre de Barranquilla, con periodicidad de publicación semestral, en ella se publican artículos de investigación científica y tecnológica, artículos de reflexión, artículos de revisión, artículos cortos o comunicaciones breves, reportes de casos, revisión de temas, cartas al editor, documentos de reflexión no derivados de investigación, traducción de artículos científicos y otros que a juicio del Comité Editorial sean de interés. El ámbito de las publicaciones está relacionado con la medicina, biotecnología, ciencias biológicas, salud pública y educación; asimismo se acoge al acuerdo sobre Requisitos de Uniformidad para los Manuscritos Enviados a Revistas, elaborado por el Comité Internacional de Directores de Revistas Médicas (Disponible en: versión en inglés; http://www.icmje.org/urm_full.pdf. Consultado 18de mayo de 2010).
ERKEN VE ORTA KALKOLİTİK DÖNEM’DE BATI ANADOLU’DA TEKSTİL ÜRETİMİ: GÜLPINAR BULUNTUSU AĞIRŞAKLARININ İŞLEVLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Özdemir Abdulkadir , Bamyacı Abdulvahap Onur
Published: September 2018

Antik
Troas bölgesinin önemli bir kutsal alanı olan Smintheion bünyesinde yapılan
arkeolojik kazılar sırasında ortaya çıkan Erken Kalkolitik 2 (Gülpınar II) ve
Orta Kalkolitik dönem (Gülpınar III) yerleşimleri Batı Anadolu Erken ve Orta
Kalkolitik dönem toplumlarında tekstil üretimi ile ilgili önemli veriler
sunmaktadır. Prehistorik dönemde Anadolu’da tekstil üretiminin dolaylı
arkeolojik kanıtları arasında ağırşaklar, tezgâh ağırlıkları, makaralar ile
çanak çömlek kaidesi üzerindeki negatif yün, keten ve hasır izleri
sayılabilmektedir. Tekstil üretimine ait direkt arkeolojik veriler ise
karbonize olmuş bir şekilde günümüze kadar ulaşan kumaş kalıntılarıdır.
Kalkolitik Gülpınar yerleşmesinde yapılan kazı çalışmaları sırasında ise
tekstil üretiminin dolaylı arkeolojik kanıtları arasında ağırşaklar ve yoğun
bir şekilde çanak çömlek kaidesi üzerindeki negatif yün ve keten izleri olduğu
görülmektedir. Bu kanıtlar aynı zamanda tekstil üretimi, dokumacılık ve
hasırcılığın yerleşimde önemli bir zanaatçılık aktivitesi olduğunu
göstermektedir. 2004-2014 kazı sezonlarında ele geçen toplam 39 ağırşak
incelenerek kataloglanmıştır. Ağırşak olarak tanımlanan objeler kilden örnekler
olup tipolojik olarak 6 farklı forma sahip olduğu görülmektedir. En sık
karşılaşılan tipler bikonik, yarı oval ve basık yarımküre ve kesik koni formlu
ağırşaklardır. Farklı tipte ve ağırlıkta ağırşakların bulunması dokumacılık
için farklı kalınlıklarda iplerin üretilme olasılığını göstermektedir. Diğer
yandan ele alınan ağırşaklar Gülpınar ve çevresindeki köylerde geleneksel
dokumacılıkta kullanılan etnografik örnekler ile yapılan analojik
değerlendirmelerden de yararlanılmıştır. Bu çalışma ile tanıtılan ağırşak
tiplerinin prehistorik insanların tekstil üretim geleneklerini anlamamıza ve kullandıkları
objelerin işlevlendirilmesine katkı sunması umulmaktadır.
BULANCAK’TA (GİRESUN) SEL VE TAŞKIN OLAYLARINA NEDEN OLAN PAZARSUYU, İNCÜVEZ, KARA VE BULANCAK DERELERİNİN MORFOMETRİK ANALİZLERİ
Authors: Avci Vedat , Sunkar Murat
Published: September 2018

Bu çalışmada, Giresun batısında yer alan Bulancak’ta sel ve taşkına neden
olan akarsu havzalarının morfometrik özellikleri değerlendirilmiştir. Bulancak,
kaynağını güneydeki Giresun Dağları’ndan alan Pazarsuyu, İncüvez, Kara ve
Bulancak derelerinin neden olduğu sel ve taşkın riski altında bir yerleşmedir.
Pazarsuyu Deresi Havzası diğer akarsulara göre çok daha geniş olup sel ve
taşkın riski yüksektir. Diğer derelerin havzaları küçük olmasına rağmen dere
yataklarına yapılan müdahaleler nedeniyle bu akarsularda risklidir. Afet ve
Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı (AFAD) verilerine göre 1948-2012 yılları
arasında bu akarsu havzalarında 19 su baskını olayı yaşanmıştır. Jeomorfolojik gözlemlere göre hızlı nüfus artışıyla
yerleşmenin kıyıdan iç kesimlere doğru genişleyerek akarsu vadilerini işgal
ettiği görülmüştür. Akarsu vadilerinde dere yataklarının kullanılması dere
enkesitlerinin daralmasına neden olmuştur. Aşağı havzada görülen bu durum ile
havzaların morfometrik özellikleri birleştiğinde afete dönüşen sel ve
taşkınların frekansının arttığı belirlenmiştir. Bulancak’ta yaşanan sel ve taşkın oluşumunda jeomorfolojik özelliklerin
etkisini belirlemek amacıyla havzaların alansal ve relief morfometrisi analiz
edilmiştir. Dört akarsu havzasının alansal morfometrik özelliklerini belirlemek amacıyla
drenaj yoğunluğu, akarsu sıklığı, havza şekli, uzunluk oranı ve Gravelius indeks analizleri yapılmıştır. Relief
morfometrisi özelliklerini belirlemek amacıyla havza reliefi, relief oranı,
engebelilik değeri, akım toplanma zamanı, hipsometrik eğri ve integral
analizleri uygulanmıştır. Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS) kullanılarak yapılan
analizlerde inceleme alanını kapsayan Sayısal Yükseklik Modeli (SYM) ve jeoloji
haritaları temel data olarak kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre tüm
havzaların drenaj yoğunluğu, akarsu sıklığı, engebelilik değeri yüksek olup,
havza şekilleri ise dar ve uzun çıkmıştır. Hipsometrik eğri ve integral değerleri
havzaların gençliğe yakın olgunluk safhasında olduğunu göstermektedir. İncüvez
Dere ve Bulancak Deresi havzalarının sel ve taşkın potansiyelinin diğer havzalara göre daha yüksek olduğu görülmüştür.
NÖROPAZARLAMA LİTERATÜR İNCELEMESİ
Authors: Yücel Atilla , Coşkun Pınar
Published: September 2018

Son
zamanlarda pazarlama dünyasında giderek daha sık duymaya başladığımız bir
kavram olan nöropazarlama; nörolojik araştırmalarda elde edilen verilerin
pazarlama disiplinine aktarılması anlamına gelmektedir. Nörobilim ve Pazarlama
Bilimlerinin etkileşiminden doğan Nöropazarlama, Fonksiyonel Manyetik Görüntüleme
(fMRI), Elektro Beyin Grafisi (EEG), Eyetracking, Galvanik Deri İletkenliği
(GSR) gibi son teknoloji beyin görüntüleme araçları ile uzmanlık gerektiren
istatistiksel analizler sonucunda elde edilen verilerin, pazarlama ve nörobilim
uzmanlarıyla birlikte yorumlandığı bir araştırma alanı olarak literatürde
yerini almıştır. Nöroloji, kısaca beyin ve sinir sistemiyle ilgilenen bir bilim
dalıdır. Pazarlama uzmanları, bu bilim dalında geliştirilen teknikleri
pazarlama araştırmalarında  kullanarak,  tüketicilerin satın alma kararını nasıl verdiklerini
ve hangi pazarlama araçlarından etkilendiklerini anlamaya çalışmaktadırlar. İnsan
beyni, yıllardır pazarlamacılar tarafından keşfedilmesi gereken bir kara kutu
olarak düşünülmüştür. Nörobilim, tüketici davranışlarının  arkasında yatan sebeplere ışık tutarken;
nöropazarlama da bir marka imajı veya mesajı, bir ürün veya ambalajı, bir
reklam kampanyasının tüketicilerin bilinçaltında nasıl bir etki uyandırdığı ve
tüketici kararlarının nasıl etkilendiğine dair yol göstermektedir.

Bu çalışmada; nöropazarlama
 kavramı, bu alanda kullanılan araçlar,
nöropazarlamanın etik yönü ve uygulama alanları hakkında genel bir bilgi verilmiştir.
Çalışmanın amacı; nöropazarlama konusunda- literatürde ulaşılabilen kaynaklar
bağlamında- şimdiye kadar Türkiye’de yapılan makale, bildiri ve lisansüstü
tezleri analiz ederek mevcut durumu ortaya koymak ve  gelecekteki nöropazarlama araştırmalarına yön
tayin etmeye katkı sağlamaktır. Ayrıca bu çalışma, bu alanda yapılan ilk
literatür taraması özelliğini de taşımaktadır.
TÜRKİYE’DE DİNDAR BURJUVA VE KADIN
Authors: Karakaya Handan
Published: September 2018

Türkiye’de sosyal, ekonomik ve kültürel değişimler
ışığında oluşmuş yeni bir zengin sınıfından söz etmek mümkündür. Bilindiği gibi
Türkiye’de ve dünyanın birçok yerinde muhafazakâr/dindar kesimler, modern yaşam
biçimiyle sorunlu bir ilişkiye sahip olmuşlardır. 1980’ler ve sonrasına kadar
Türkiye’de muhafazakâr/dindar kesimler modern yaşamla aralarına önemli bir
mesafe koymaya çalıştılar. Yaşam pratiklerini dini referanslara dayandırarak
modern yaşamın günlük görünümünden ayrışmaya çabası görünürlük kazandı.  Ancak 1990’lar ve sonrasında ekonomik bir
takım gelişmelerin de etkisiyle muhafazakâr/dindar kesimler yaşam biçimlerini
modernizmin içinde yeniden yaratmaya başladılar. Bu yaratım sürecinde kadınlar,
sosyal ve kültürel alanlarda görünürlükleri ve tüketim pratikleri ile bu
değişimin izlenmesinde önemli bir görünürlüğe sahip oldular. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de
ekonomik refah düzeyi yükselen muhafazakâr/dindar kesimlerin değişen yaşam
biçimleri ve bunu din algılarıyla örtüştürme biçimlerine odaklanılacaktır. Yapılan
bu çalışma, doküman incelemesi, kaynak taraması ve mülakat yöntemine dayalı
betimsel ve nitel bir çalışmadır. Bu çalışma, muhafazakâr/dindar kesimlerim
ekonomik refah seviyesi yükseldikçe, modern yaşamla daha uyumlu yaşadıklarını
örnekleri ile ortaya koymaktadır.
TÜRKİYE VE DARBELER: 15 TEMMUZ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Aygen Murat
Published: September 2018

Darbelerin
gerçek mağduru o ülkelerde yaşayan insanlardır. 1960, 1970, 1980, 15 Temmuz
darbelerini ve 28 Şubat post modern darbesini, toplumun kendilerine yönetme
hakkı vermediği kimselerin, işbirliği ve görev bölümü yaptıkları gruplarla
beraber halkın iradesine müdahale ederek, meşru yönetimi devirerek, yönetme hakkını
gasp ettikleri söylenilebilir. Bu müdahaleler sonrası halkın bağrından çıkmış,
TSK’nin itibarının zedelendiğini, halkın askere bakışında olumsuzluklar
olduğunu ve bu darbeleri halkın benimsemediğini, daha önce milletin gözünde
güvenilir kurumların başında gelen ordunun halkın gözünden düştüğünü ve
güvenilir olmayan kurumların arasına girdiği düşünülmektedir. Bilahare
kışlasına dönen, güvenilirliğini artıran, Türk silahlı kuvvetlerinin 10 yıl
geçmeden yeni bir darbe içinde kendilerini bulmaları, ordunun bu güvenilirliği
kaybettiğini, halkımızın yeniden orduya olan itimadının zayıfladığı, bunun ise
halkın orduya karşı güvenin sarsılmasına neden olduğu söylenilebilir. Ne
hazindir ki sonradan milli orduya kumpas olduğu belirlenen ve birçok
mağduriyetlerin yaşandığı, bazı subayların intihar ettiği, orduya karşı
yapılan, Ergenekon, balyoz, sarıkız ve ay ışığı gibi davalarının ve
operasyonların başlangıcında halkımızın bu tür operasyonları yapanlara destek
veriyorlardı. Askerlerin tutuklanmalarına seviniyorlardı. Çünkü orduya karşı
güven sarsılmıştır. Bu tür davranış tamamen halkın orduya karşı
güvensizliğinden kaynaklanmaktadır. Bu destekler, ordunun geçmişte siyaset
kurumuna karşı yaptığı haksız uygulamalardandır. 15 Temmuz’da ordunun tamamının
darbe içerisinde yer almaması ve darbenin bastırılmasında da etkin rol alması
ordunun güvenilirliğini yeniden artırmıştır. 15 Temmuz, Türk milletinin, milli
orduyla beraber darbelere karşı direndiği bir mücadeledir.15 Temmuz, milli
iradeye sahip çıkma günüdür.
Office endometrial sampling: a comparison between Endosampler and Karman cannula number 4
Authors: Zutshi Vijay , Gupta Monika , Kaur Panchampreet , Malik Aarzoo , Zaheer Sufian , Gambhir Puneet
Published: September 2018

Background: Endometrial aspiration biopsy is one of the primary steps in diagnostic evaluation of a women presenting with suspected endometrial pathology. The aim of present study was to compare specimen adequacy, ease of doing the procedure, patient comfort and cost effectiveness in office endometrial sampling by endosampler vs Karman cannula number 4.Methods: This was a prospective comparative study where 102 patients were included. In 50% of patients, endosampler was used and Karman cannula was used in the rest. All procedures were noted, analysed and done in outpatient department and various parameters like specimen adequacy, pain score, ease of doing the procedure were analysed and compared in both groups.Results: The mean age of the patients was 37.1(±10) years with comparable distribution in the two groups. The parity was comparable in both groups. Authors further analysed the data on the basis of operator experience. The mean score of ease of insertion based on the experience of residents of < 2 years and > 2 years was 3.1±1.48; 4.0±1.96 and 3.5±1.5; 3.7±2 in endosampler and Karman cannula group respectively. This difference was significant in the endosampler group (P: <0.001). The difference in pain score in two groups was not significant.  The specimen obtained was adequate in 32 (62.7 %) patients of the endosampler group and in 39 (76.4 %) patients of the Karman cannula group. (p-0.07). Endosampler is five times costlier than Karman cannula.Conclusions: Karman cannula is a good and cost-effective sampling device for endometrial biopsy.
Single stage repair with buccal mucosal graft in hypospadias cripple patients
Authors: Jain Mohit , Madeshiya Shivam , Sharma Neeraj
Published: September 2018

Background: Hypospadias surgery has developed into a well-defined art and science. Surgeons dealing with this anomaly should have detailed understanding of various basic surgical principles and experience with delicate, precise optically assisted techniques and maintain a clinical workload that is sufficient to obtain consistently good results. Objective of this study was to evaluate the outcome of using buccal mucosal graft for single stage repair in adult hypospadias cripples.Methods: All patients with prior failed hypospadias repair after multiple surgeries presenting in MLN Medical College, Allahabad were included in study. Dorsal onlay buccal mucosa graft with parallel turn over flap from penile skin for ventral surface method was used.Results: Total 20 patients were included in study. Among these 12 patients presented with complete dehiscence of repair, 5 patients presented with multiple urethrocutaneous fistulas, 3 patients presented with extensive stricture formation. Same surgeon performed procedure of dorsal onlay buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty to reduce the bias. Success rate of dorsal onlay substitution free buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty in single stage is affected by scarring of surrounding penile skin. Most common complication related to donor site are transient pain and swelling and to graft site are stricture and fistulas.Conclusions: Single stage repair with buccal mucosal graft in hypospadias cripple patients is an excellent free graft urethroplasty in cases with prior failed primary repair of hypospadias, in whom the preputial skin was lacking or insufficient and a longer urethral tube needed to be constructed.
Sources of Evidence to Inform Scholarly Communication Librarianship
Authors: Mower Allyson
Published: September 2018

No abstract.
Development and evaluation of a computer-based auditory training program for rehabilitation of children with decoding deficit
Authors: Aghaie Azam , Tahaei Ali Akbar , Jarollahi Farnoush , Kamali Mohammad
Published: September 2018

Background and Aim: Decoding deficit is the most common central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). Given the benefits of computer-based auditory training programs for treatment of central disorders and the lack of such programs in Persian language, this study aimed to develop a computer-based auditory training program for decoding skill. We also evaluated this program in 8 to12 year old children with CAPD.Methods: The first stage of research was to develop a computer-based auditory training program. This program consists of three levels of phonological discrimination, syllable discrimination, and word discrimination. The second stage was to determine the content and face validity of the program. The third stage was to assess the program effect on five children with decoding deficit. The research method was interventional and had a pretest and post-test design with another five children as control group. The staggered spondaic word, phonemic synthesis (PS) and speech in noise tests was used to assess the children performance before and after training.Results: Mean scores of staggered spondaic word (SSW) and PS tests of the experimental group were significantly difference before and after the auditory training (p<0.05) as compared to control group. However, there was no significant difference with regard to the speech-in-noise test results (p>0.05).Conclusion: This computer-based auditory training program can be considered as a preliminary tool for the rehabilitation and treatment of decoding deficits in children with CAPD.
Walidacja Skali Wizerunku Miejscowości – pierwsza faza badań
Authors: Pasikowski Sławomir
Published: September 2018

W artykule zaprezentowana została idea wizerunku miejscowości oraz przegląd wybranych metod i narzędzi pomiaru tej cechy oraz jej podobnych. Następnie zaprezentowano wyniki badań nad autorskim instrumentem do pomiaru wizerunku miejscowości, jakim jest miasto i wieś. W badaniu uczestniczyło 400 mieszkańców miasta i podmiejskich miejscowości. W wyniku zastosowanej analizy czynnikowej ustalono, że struktura skali przyjmuje postać trójskładnikową. Parametry psychometryczne pozycji skali okazały się zadowalające, a współczynniki jej spójności wewnętrznej odpowiednio wysokie.
Wykorzystanie cyfrowej mapy turystycznej do wspierania rozwoju turystyki na obszarach wiejskich na przykładzie gmin wiejskich województwa łódzkiego
Authors: Jasion Angelika
Published: September 2018

Wraz z postępem technologicznym i zmianami potrzeb obecnych użytkowników map duże znaczenie zaczynają odgrywać cyfrowe mapy umieszczane w Internecie. Tego typu mapy stają się atrakcyjnym produktem turystycznym wielu regionów. Artykuł miał na celu sprawdzenie wykorzystania cyfrowych map turystycznych na terenach wiejskich województwa łódzkiego. Została podjęta próba analizy cyfrowych map turystycznych gmin wiejskich województwa łódzkiego umieszczonych w Internecie. Scharakteryzowano serwisy o zasięgu ogólnopolskim, wojewódzkim oraz lokalnym. Szczegółowo zbadano mapy gmin umieszczone na ich własnych stronach internetowych, a wyniki kwerendy przedstawiono na mapach.
EVALUASI PELAKSANAAN PENGEMBANGAN USAHA AGRIBISNIS DI PEDESAAN (PUAP) DI GAPOKTAN MEKAR MULYO, KELURAHAN GADANG, KOTA MALANG
Authors: Amir Nur Ocvanny , Sudibyo Rahmad Pulung
Published: September 2018

PUAP (Rural Agribusiness Program) is one government business for disconnecting poverty chain in rural areas by providing capital business assistance. GAPOKTAN (farmer group association) Mekar Mulyo is one of the capital business assistance receiver, and they also act as a distributor of the capital to its members. Therefore, it needs to evaluate the implementation of PUAP in GAPOKTAN Mekar Mulyo, gadang, Malang. The analysis used in this research was descriptive qualitative referring on instrument of farmer group association capacity assessment in implementing PUAP. The instrument used consisted of data on indicator of input, process, output, outcome, and benefit. The results of this research could be concluded as follows: 1) The Implementation of PUAP program assistance distribution to farmers in GAPOKTAN Mekar Mulyo has been proceed as minister agriculture regulations, so the program reached its target, member of farmer group who worked on agriculture on farm and off farm, 2) In general, the evaluation on the implementation of PUAP program bone by farmers in GAPOKTAN Mekar Mulyo is right on target. There were problems happened outside of the program which did not influence PUAP program activities. It was decrease on the number of farmer caused age and rice field which was converted to non-agricultural land. Therefore, member of farmer group decreased drastically which caused PUAP funds could not gave significant development.
ANALISIS POTENSI WILAYAH BERBASIS KOMODITAS PERTANIAN TANAMAN PANGAN SERTA KONTRIBUSINYA TERHADAP PEREKONOMIAN KABUPATEN BONDOWOSO
Authors: Qomariyah Siti , Mustapit Mustapit , Supriono Agus
Published: September 2018

Bondowoso regency is one of the regencies in East Java Province which regional economic growth is relatively unprogressive. The main supporters of Bondowoso Regency's economic growth are agriculture, forestry and fishery sectors. This study aims at 1) to determine the kind of crops in each district  in Bondowoso area. 2) to know the potential crops in Bondowoso, 3) To count the crops contribution to the economical sector in Bondowoso 4) To know the economic supporting system in Bondowoso. The method used in this study is analytic. This study also uses the document. The analysis method used is LQ analysis, the strength criteria of LQ,proportion formula, and scalogram analysis. The findings show that ; 1) each district has different comodity result, but the comodity of crops including rice and corn are principally identified in most of Bondowoso area, 2) The comodity such as rice is relatively potential to stand In Bondowoso, 3) the contribution of rice is high, 4) Mostly the districts in Bondowoso area have a good supporting system to stand the potential of crops comodity.
Exploring the Cornerstone Factors that Cause Water Scarcity in Some Parts of Africa, Possible Adaptation Strategies and a Quest in Food Security
Authors: Musse Sharmaarke A.
Published: September 2018

Water scarcity is significantly increasing water stress in Africa and some parts of the world. This is due to human induced factors such as climate change, increase of human population that raises demand which outstrips food availability, and put great changes of land use which results in changes of hydrological mechanics and water availability as whole. The investigation was through literature review and it tries to examine the criticality of water scarcity in Africa regions, and the major factors that mastermind this menace. Also possible strategies that can be promptly used to manage water scarcity at domestic level and in agriculture are described in this paper, not with standing the fact that agriculture sectors in Africa and the rest of the world remain the utmost vulnerable enterprise to water scarcity and withdrawal on the planet earth.
Chronotype, Risk and Time Preferences, and Financial Behaviours
Authors: Wang Di , McGroarty Frank , Cheah Eng-Tuck
Published: September 2018

This paper examines the effect of chronotype on the delinquent credit card payments and stock market participation through preference channels. Using an online survey of 455 individuals who have been working for 3 to 8 years in companies in mainland China, the results reveal that morningness is negatively associated with delinquent credit card payments. Morningness also indirectly predicts delinquent credit card payments through time preference, but this relationship only exists when individuals’ monthly income is at low and average level. On the other hand, financial risk preference accounts for the effect of morningness on stock market participation. Consequently, an additional finding is that morningness is positively associated with financial risk preference, which contradicts previous finding in the literature. Finally, based on the empirical evidence, we discuss the plausible mechanisms that may drive these relationships and the implications for theory and practice. The current study contributes to the literature by examining the links between circadian typology and particular financial behaviours of experienced workers.
Maxwell's Equations, Stokes' Theorem, and the Conservation of Charge
Authors: Gratus Jonathan , Kinsler Paul , McCall Martin W.
Published: September 2018

A careful examination of the fundamentals of electromagnetic theory shows that due to the underlying mathematical assumptions required for Stokes' Theorem, charge conservation cannot be guaranteed in topologically non-trivial spacetimes. However, in order to break the charge conservation mechanism we must also allow the electromagnetic excitation fields DH to possess a gauge freedom, just as the electromagnetic scalar and vector potentials $\varphi$ and $\emVec{A}$ do. This has implications for the treatment of electromagnetism in spacetimes where black holes both form and then evaporate, as well as extending the possibilities for treating vacuum polarisation. Using this gauge freedom of DH we also propose an alternative to the accepted notion that a charge passing through a wormhole necessarily leads to an additional (effective) charge on the wormhole's mouth.
De la comunicación institucional a las fake news
Authors:   Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Benaissa Pedriza Samia
Published: September 2018

La proliferación de noticias falsas -o fake news- en un ecosistema informativo saturado por una miríada de actores no profesionales no solo perjudica los intereses de los medios de comunicación. Las instituciones de los tres poderes del Estado, -legislativo, ejecutivo y judicial-, así como los partidos políticos de las sociedades desarrolladas también deben hacer frente a la desinformación y a la manipulación informativa practicada por oscuros núcleos de poder. A menudo, estas instancias interesadas y partidistas buscan desestabilizar un sistema de información fundado sobre unas bases democráticas, que genera entre sus ciudadanos opiniones informadas y no desinformadas. En ese contexto se publica el ensayo De la comunicación institucional a las fake news, una obra coordinada por el periodista Manuel Ángel Menéndez, y en la que participan los también profesionales de la información Luis Peiro y Carlos Berbell, así como Jesús Serrano Martínez, jefe del departamento de prensa del Congreso de los Diputados. El objetivo de esta obra colectiva, en palabras de su coordinador es “descubrir cómo es la comunicación institucional en la era de la revolución tecnológica y los peligros de la posverdad y las fake news”.
Review of perchlorate occurrence in large public drinking water systems in the United States of America
Authors: Luis Steven J. , Miesner Elizabeth A. , Enslin Clarissa L. , Heidecorn Keith
Published: September 2018

When deciding whether or not to regulate a chemical, regulatory bodies often evaluate the degree to which the public may be exposed by evaluating the chemical's occurrence in food and drinking water. As part of its decision-making process, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) evaluated the occurrence of perchlorate in public drinking water by sampling public water systems (PWSs) as part of the first implementation of the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 1) between 2001 and 2005. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the current representativeness of the UCMR 1 dataset. To achieve this objective, publicly available sources were searched to obtain updated perchlorate data for the majority of large PWSs with perchlorate detections under UCMR 1. Comparison of the updated and UCMR 1 perchlorate datasets shows that the UCMR 1 dataset is no longer representative because the extent and degree of occurrence has decreased since implementation of UCMR 1. Given this finding, it seems appropriate for regulatory bodies engaged in decision-making processes over several years to periodically re-evaluate the conditions that prompted the regulatory effort, thereby ensuring that rules and regulations address actual conditions of concern.
An Overview of Synthetic Methods for the Preparation of Halolactones
Authors: Grabarczyk Małgorzata , Wińska Katarzyna , Mączka Wanda
Published: September 2018

Halolactones are used both in chemical synthesis as intermediates as well as in various industries.
These compounds may be secondary metabolites of living organisms, although they are mainly obtained by
chemical synthesis. The substrates for the synthesis of chloro-, bromo- and iodolactones are often unsaturated
carboxylic acids, and sometimes they are unsaturated esters. The article presents a number of different methods
for the production of halolactones, both racemic mixtures and enantiomerically enriched compounds.
A Comparative Study of the Cytotoxic and Pro-apoptotic Properties of Nepeta binaloudensis
Authors: Emami Seyed Ahmad , Al-Najjar Hadi , Asili Javad , Habibi Maryam Sadat , Sahebkar Amirhossein , Tayarani-Najaran Zahra
Published: September 2018

Background:

Nepeta species is a rich source of phytochemicals with multiple pharmacological
activity. The aim of the present study was to study the cytotoxicity and pro-apoptotic activity
of Nepeta binaloudensis different extracts and essential oil on prostate (PC3 and DU-145) and
breast cancer (MCF-7) cell lines.

Methods:

To explore that cytotoxicity and apoptosis inducing activity, resazurin assay, propidium
iodide (PI) staining of cells and western blotting analysis of PARP, Bax and Cyt c were performed.

Results:

Estrogen receptor (ER)-positive PC3, and MCF-7 cells were found to be more sensitive to
N. binaloudensis in comparison with hormone-refractory DU-145 cells. Methylene chloride extract
and the essential oil of N. binaloudensis showed the highest cytotoxicity (IC50 < .00 µg/mL). The
amount of cytochrome C and Bax protein increased, and PARP was cleaved with methylene chloride
fraction and essential oil of the plant which confirms induction of apoptosis.

Conclusion:

The present results suggested cytotoxic and apoptotic activity of N. binaloudensis on
ER-positive breast cancer cells. Further phytochemical investigations are required to find phytochemical(
s) with potential anti-tumor activity in this plant.
MANAJEMEN DAKWAH MAJLIS TAFSIR AL-QUR`AN
Authors: Dermawan Andy
Published: September 2018

Tulisan ini menelaah tentang manajemen dakwah yang dilakukan oleh MajlisTafsir Al-Qur`an Pusat di Surakarta. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan sosioantropologis,kajian ini menghasilkan temuan bahwa MTA telah melakukan proses danprosedur manajerial dalam melaksanakan kegiatan dakwah. Meski tidak tertulis secaraterencana, tetapi, praktik-praktik yang dilakukan mengindikasikan hal itu. Berikutnya,letak keberhasilan dakwah MTA justru pada pola asuh jamaah pasca perekrutan anggotadan pengukuhan cabang-cabangnya. Pimpinan MTA tergolong sumber daya manusiayang tekun, terampil, istiqamah, dan bertanggungjawab atas tindakan dakwahnya,sehingga kader-kader atau jamaah menjadi militant oleh karena pendampingan danpembinaan yang jelas, rinci dan berkelanjutan. Penting bagi organisasi sejenis, bahwapenerapan prinsip-prinsip manajemen dakwah yang dilakukan MTA menjadi contohmodel di dalam melakukan pemberdayaan masyarakat muslim di Indonesia. PREACHING MANAGEMENT IN MAJELIS TAFSIR AL QUR’ANThis paper examines the management of da'wah carried out by the Qur'anicInterpretation Center in Surakarta. Using a socio-anthropological approach, this studyproduced findings that MTA had carried out managerial processes and procedures incarrying out da'wah activities. Although not written in a planned manner, however, thepractices carried out indicate that. Next, the success points of MTA preaching areprecisely on the parenting style of the congregation after the recruitment of members andthe inauguration of its branches. MTA leaders are classified as human resources who arediligent, skilled, istiqamah, and responsible for their da'wah actions, so that cadresbecome militants because of clear, detailed and continuous mentoring and guidance. It isimportant for similar organizations, that the application of da'wah management principlescarried out by MTA is an example of a model in empowering Muslim communities inIndonesia.
PENDIDIKAN MORAL DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Rukiyati Rukiyati
Published: September 2018

Pendidikan moral di sekolah perlu dilaksanakan secara bersungguh-sungguh untukmembangun generasi bangsa yang berkualitas. Walaupun peran utama untuk mendidikmoral anak adalah di tangan orang tua mereka, guru di sekolah juga berperan besar untukmewujudkan moral peserta didik yang seharusnya. Keluarga, sekolah, dan masyarakatbersama-sama bertanggung jawab untuk mendidik anak-anak muda agar bermoral baiksekaligus pintar secara intelektual sehingga terwujud generasi muda yang unggul. Itulahtujuan utama pendidikan sebagaimana dinyatakan oleh Aristoteles. Pendidikan moral disekolah harus dirancang komprehensif mencakup berbagai aspek, yaitu: pendidik, materi,metode, dan evaluasi sehingga hasilnya diharapkan akan optimal.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNET AS A REFERENCE SOURCE IN TERMS OF STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES AND MIND MAPPING
Authors: Setianingsih Wita , Mundilarto Mundilarto
Published: September 2018

This objective of the study is to find out the effectiveness of the Internet as a reference source for the classification of living things (1) in terms of students’ learning outcomes, (2) which was reviewed from the students’ mindmapping, (3) students’ learning outcomes dan students’ mindmapping. This was quasi-experimental study with the pretest-posttest control group design. The subject of this study was all of the grade VII students of SMP N 10 Yogyakarta. A sample of fifty-eight students grouped into two classes, namely class VII C and class VII D was established using the purpose sampling technique. The instruments used were a test to find out the students’ learning outcomes, observation sheets to reveal the students' ability in making a mind map, and the students’ response questionnaire to reveal the students’opinion on the internet and mind map. The hypothesis test used was T test and Hotelling`s T2  multivariat test (manova). The results of the study shows that the internet as a reference source on the classification of living things on the grade VII students of  SMP N 10 Yogyakarta is effective which was shown by the attainment of absolute gain score results for the treatment group. The score is 10, 14 higher than the control group, and the achievement of a gain standard score for the treatment group is 0.2 higher than the control group. The Internet has not been effective which was shown by the percentage result of the lower treatment class achievement compared with the control class's achievements in terms of the students’ mindmapping. Both of them was shown F 8,118815 P 3,16499
High School Physics Teacher’s Profile In Teaching For Improving Student’s Energy Literacy
Authors: Sukendar Soni , Setiawan Agus
Published: September 2018

The research has been conducted to find out the profile of high school physics teacher in learning that develop student energy literacy. The method used in the research is descriptive-analytics using questionnaires that are distributed to high school physics teachers in MGMP district/city. The data are energy literacy understanding, energy literacy implementation in daily life, ability in developing learning, obstacles, and training needs. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that high school physics teacher has not yet understood the concept of energy literacy, although it has been implemented in daily life. Physics learning has not yet developed student energy literacy. Therefore it is necessary to develop blended training mode in MGMP.
The Development of Sets Worksheets for Junior High School Students Growing Process Skill and Scientific Attitude
Authors: Setianingsih Wita , Anjarsari Putri , Wibowo Widodo Setiyo , Novitasari Astri
Published: September 2018

The aims of this research are to produce SETS worksheet that can be applied in teaching learning to grow and process skills and scientific attitude for students in Junior High Shcool. The study was a Research and Development (R D ) with students in class VIII SMP N 1 Sewon Bantul as a subject of study. The reseach start form July to November 2015. The study began with a literatature study and field study to obtain information about the problem faced at school, and followed by planning, drafting and validating product by experts. The result shows that SETS worksheet feasible to use in teaching and learning based on the validation result from lecturer, teacher and student response. The SETS Worksheet potential for growing the student's process skills and the scientific attitudeAbstract english version, written using Time New Roman-11, italic. Abstract contain research aim/purpose, method, and reseach results; written in 1 paragraph, single space among rows, using past tense sentences.
A SUPERAÇÃO DA VERTICALIDADE DA PRESTAÇÃO JURISDICIONAL E O ACESSO À ORDEM JURÍDICA JUSTA DIANTE DA RELATIVIZAÇÃO DA DICOTOMIA PÚBLICO/PRIVADO
THE OVERCOMING OF THE VERTICALITY OF JURISDICTIONAL PROVISION AND THE ACCESS TO THE JUST LEGAL ORDER BEFORE THE RELATIVIZATION OF THE PUBLIC / PRIVATE DICHOTOMY
Authors: Ziemann Aneline dos Santos , Reis Jorge Renato dos
Published: September 2018

O presente artigo teve como objetivo analisar os mecanismos de acesso à ordem jurídica frente à relativização da dicotomia público/privado. Para alcançar tal objetivo foi realizada a pesquisa bibliográfica na literatura jurídica da área. Foi possível concluir que atualmente o acesso à ordem jurídica não se exaure mediante o acesso ao Poder Judiciário, envolvendo etapas anteriores a este acesso como a prevenção de conflitos e a solução extrajudicial. Concluiu-se, também, que não somente o Estado possui o poder-dever de proporcionar o acesso à ordem jurídica, sendo este papel desempenhado também pelos particulares mediante a utilização de medidas preventivas e não judiciais de solução de conflitos.
(Agronomical and anatomical study of resulted early cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) grafting
Authors: Prawoto Adi , Qomariyah Nurul , Rahayu Sri , Kusmanadhi Bambang
Published: September 2018

Cocoa grafting and budding is usually carried out on 4-5 month old seedling, thus it needs 9-12 months to be ready tranplanted to the field. Effort to shorten time in the nursery can be done by early propagation. The aim of this research was to study effect of clones, tying and foliar application of grafsticks on the percentage of graftake. This study was carried out in Kaliwining Experimental Station, 45 m a.s.l. and D climate type (Schmidt & Ferguson). First experiment was RCBD design and replicated 3 times, and factorial treatment 4 x 3. The first factor were clones, i.e. TSH 858, ICS 13, ICS 60 and DR 2, the second factor was grafstick wiring, i.e. without, wiring 2 and 4 weeks before using. The 2nd experiment using RCBD design replicated 3 times and factorial treatment 3 x 3 x 2. The first factor was clones, i.e. KW 162, KW 163 and KW 165; the second ones was wiring, i.e. without, wiring 2 and 4 weeks before using, and the 3rd factor was manuring, i.e. with and without foliar application. Rootstock was ICS 60 seedlings of 30 day old, and grafting method was cleft grafting above cotyledons. Variables observed include C and N total of the grafstick, percentage of graftake, shoot length, diameter, wet and dry weight. The result showed that because the grafstick flush periodically, graftstick wiring was not effective to increase total nutrient (C and N) on the grafstick. Furthermore, their effect on the graftake was not significant. Until 30 days first, percentage of graftake was 90-100%, but then decreased sharply to 30-60% depend on the clones. From the first experiment, DR 2 showed the highest graftake (62%), and KW 162 (39%) was the 2nd ones. Symptom on the death plants was started on the new leaves, that showed wilt, necrotic then fall. Isolation of those symptoms in the laboratory showed that Rhizoctonia solani, Phytophthora palmivora and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Anatomical analysis of the death graft union showed parenchymatous linked, weak and hollow when microtomised. Health union showed lignified accumulation that made tight union. It can be concluded that early cocoa grafting will success if the nursery is separated far from cocoa plantation, the medium is steril from soil borne disease, the graftstick is health, and tying of graft union must tight enough, then disease control must be done properly.Key Words : Theobroma cacao, clone, wiring, graft union, graftake.
Organic matter and soil moisture content and double cropping with organic matter sourceplants
Authors: Bako Baon John , Wibawa Aris
Published: September 2018

Double cropping of coffee with organic matter source plants is thought to increase organic matter content of soil. This study examined the effect of double cropping of coffee and organic matter source plants on soil organic matter content and yield of coffee plants. Arabica coffee trees in Andungsari Experimental Station (Bondowoso district), 1400 m asl. and climate type C; and Robusta coffee trees in Sumberasin Experimental Station (Malang district), 550 m asl. and climate type C, were used as experimental sites of this study which lasted for five years. Organic matter source plants consisted of some species that can be routinedly pruned and surface applied to coffee soil, and other creeping species that not being pruned, however the organic matter source derived from their fallen leaves. Application of farm manure and control (neither organic matter source plants nor farm yard manure) were used as comparison treatments. Results indicate that Ramayana (Cassia spectabilis) had vigorus growth resulting in greater biomass production compared to lamtoro (Leucaena leucocephala), mogania (Moghania macrophylla) and even kaliandra (Calyandra calothyrsus) which produced greater biomass among organic matter source plants grown in Arabica coffee farming. Double cropping of coffee with organic matter source plants did not affect soil organic matter content of Arabica and Robusta coffee farmings, though farm yard manure application increased soil organic matter content and soil bulk density, especially of Robusta coffee farm. Soil moisture content examined in dry season was not affected by double cropping. In contrary, Robusta coffee farm applied with farm yard manure had higher soil moisture content. At Arabica coffee farm, double cropping did not influence green coffee yield, on the other hand Ramayana reduced green coffee yield of Robusta coffee while farm yard manure increased the yield.Keywords : Coffeea arabica, Coffeea canephora, organic matter, soil moisture, double cropping, biomass producing plants.
Physical, Chemicals and Flavors of Some Varieties of Arabica Coffee
Authors: . Yusianto , Hulupi Retno , . Sulistyowati , Ismayadi Cahya
Published: September 2018

Export of Arabica coffee was 28,100 tons/year or 8.28% total export of Indonesian coffee, most of them are specialty coffee. Beside their origin, variety and determine the of physical, chemical and flavors characters. The promising clones or varieties i.e. BP 416A, BP 418A, BP 430A, BP 431A, BP 432A, BP 507A, BP 508A, BP 509A, BP 511A, BP 513A, BP 516A, BP 517A and BP 518A still not be determined their quality This research was conducted to analyze their physicals, chemicals and flavors during 2 periods of harvesting (2004 and 2005), using AS 1, S 795 and USDA 762 as the control. Mature coffee berry was harvested, sorted manually, and depulped, cleaned manually and then fermented in plastic sacks during 36 hours. The fermented parchment was washed, and then sun dried, dehulled to get green coffee. Observations wre conducted on green coffee yield, husk content, color of green coffee, distribution of size, bulk density of green and roasted coffee, roasting characters, color of roasted beans, and pH, acidity and flavors. The results showed (a) The lowest content of husk was BP 432A and the highest was USDA 762. The control varieties of AS 1, S 795 and USDA 762, showed husk content >15%, while those potential varieties were < 15% except BP 416A. (b) Beans size >6,5 mm and more than 80% were BP 416A, BP 430A, BP 432A, BP 509A, P 88 and S 795. Green coffee of BP 430A, BP 432A and BP 509A were uniform, but S 795 was not uniform. AS 1 and BP 416A and P 88 was one group; S 795 was one group with BP 542A; BP 509 was a group with BP 432A; but BP4 30A and USDA 762 were the other groups. (c) Green coffee of USDA 762 was the palest color, but BP 542A was the darkest color. AS 1 and S 795 were a group with all potential varieties, except BP 542A. (d) Roasted coffee of USDA 762 was the palest color and AS 1 was the darkest. In this case, AS 1 was a group with BP 430A, BP 509A and P 88, while S 795 was a group with BP 416A and BP 432A, but USDA 762 and BP 542A were the other groups. (e) The lowest pH and the highest acidity was AS 1. In this case, S 795, BP 416A, BP 509A, BP 430A, P 88, BP 542A, AS 1 and BP 542A were one group, but USDA 762 was the other group. (f) Bulk density of all observed varieties were >0.7 for green coffee and 0,39–0,47 for medium roasted coffee. (g) Outurn of all observed varieties were >83% and volume increment >50%, except for USDA 762. (g) AS 1 showed the best flavor characters, while USDA 762 was the lowest. The promising varieties which showed a group with AS 1 were P 88 and BP 542A, which fruity. All of tested varieties showed green flavor. Harsh flavor was found in BP4 16A, BP 509A, P 88, S 795 and USDA 762. (h) Based on the physicals, chemicals and flavors characters, 202 AS 1 was a group with P 88 and BP 542A; S 795 a group with BP 416A, BP 430A, BP 432A and BP 509, while USDA 762 was other group. Key words:Coffee, physic, chemical, flavor, variety.