bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Empreendedorismo Cultural, Aprendizagem e Identidade Territorial: O Desbravamento de Jovens Músicos do Nordeste de Amaralina
Authors: Campos Israel Marques , Davel Eduardo
Published: December 2017

Este caso estimula aprendizagem sobre a importância da cultura, da identidade territorial, bem como dos desafios, das necessidades e das potencialidades da arte no processo da educação empreendedora. Relata-se a jornada desbravadora de jovens que se confrontam com a possibilidade de serem empreendedores da música e que precisam lidar com vários desafios: (a) pensar o empreendedorismo como algo coletivo, (b) considerar as singularidades identitárias de seu bairro e (c) conseguir uma qualificação relevante. Subterraneamente, a jornada é de desafios, surpresas e aprendizagens sobre o que significa ser empreendedor da cultura. O caso pode ser útil tanto para gestores culturais, empreendedores artísticos, educadores, quanto para líderes comunitários que busquem fomentar o desenvolvimento local baseado na arte.
Kinematics simulation analysis and trajectory planning of a moving robot based on ADAMS
Authors: Zhao Yujuan , Wang Hongping
Published: December 2017

The study of kinematics modeling and simulation of industrial robots is the basis of robot development and optimization. According to the configuration characteristics of a moving robot, the coordinate system and the kinematics equation of the connecting rod are established based on the DH coordinate transformation method. The kinematics positive solution problem is solved in detail. The moving robot is established by the joint simulation of Solid works and ADAMS The motion model of the moving robot is verified by the kinematic analysis, and the displacement and angle curve of the end point are obtained. The rationality of the kinematics model of the moving robot is verified. The trajectory planning of the moving robot is carried out according to the actual situation, the results show that the moving robot is running smoothly and meets the requirements, which provides an important basis for the subsequent control research.
Reliability analysis of an engine under uncertainty based on D-S evidence theory and Bayesian network
Authors: Li Zhi Qiang , Xu Ting Xue , Gu Jun Yuan , Fu Lin Yu , Dong Qi
Published: December 2017

There are many methods applied including Bayesian network and D-S evidence theory to cope with uncertainty involving aleatory uncertainty and epistemic uncertainty in reliability analysis of complex systems. This paper introduces theories of these two methods briefly, and then conversion rules that convert fault tree into Bayesian network under uncertainty are put forward, including AND node, OR node, XOR node, NOT node and Two-out-of-three vote node. Comparing to probability importance, structural importance and criticality importance, epistemic importance is given to measure the influence of root event to top event. At last, a type of engine is taken for example. Bayesian network model is established by referring to the fault tree of the engine, and D-S evidence theory is used to determine the belief functions and plausibility functions of uncertain nodes by data fusion. Weak nodes in reliability design and distribution are pointed out after reliability assessment, importance analysis, and backward reasoning. And corresponding measures can be taken to improve the reliability of the whole system.
Modeling and simulations on automated vehicles to alleviate traffic congestion
Authors: Chang Jincai , Wang Zhuo , Xiao Tong , Xin Xing
Published: December 2017

Automated vehicle technologies have the potential to improve traffic efficiency, stability and safety. Some models of mixed traffic are presented, which consist of automated vehicles and regular vehicles. First, a differential equation model based on automated vehicles is developed by regarding the traffic flow as a whole and using three continuous variables (traffic density, driving speed and traffic volume) to reflect the basic characteristics of traffic from the macroscopic perspective. Second, by taking into account (1) Actual Expected Speed Ratio (AESR), (2) Change Lane Count (CL), (3) Backward Distance (BD), and (4) Over Take (OT), the traffic flow evaluation model is established. Furthermore, by selecting locations randomly, we take the average value of the five cellular automata to the simulating results and validate the reliability of the model in the tolerance. Finally, optimal solutions to accommodate automated vehicles are given.
Research on mobile robot path planning based on improved artificial potential field
Authors: Yujiang Zhang , Huilin Li
Published: December 2017

Artificial potential field method is one of the commonly used path planning methods. This paper introduces the defects of U-shaped obstacle problem, narrow channel, Local minimum, GNRON. Repulsive force field reconstruction is used to reduce the U-shaped obstacles and to solve the problem that cannot pass narrow channel, using “change target point as the target line” to solve the local minimum problem, for GNRON we use “Reverse repulsion force field” to solve. The feasibility of the algorithm is proved by simulation and analysis.
Modelling of biochemical oxygen demand from limited water quality variable by ANFIS using two partition methods
Authors: Khaled Belouz , Abdellah Aidaoui , Noureddine Dechemi , Salim Heddam , Sabeha Aguenini
Published: December 2017

This paper aims to: (1) develop models based on adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) able to predict five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) in Ouizert reservoir; (2) demonstrate the capability of the ANFIS in the practical issues of water quality management; (3) choose the optimal combination of input variables to improve the model performance; (4) compare two ANFIS partition methods, namely subtractive clustering called ANFIS-SC and grid partitioning, called ANFIS-GP. The models were developed using experimental data which were gathered during a ten-year period, at a mean monthly time step (scale). The input data used are total inorganic nitrogen, chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solid, dissolved oxygen and phosphate; the output is five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5). Results reveal that ANFIS-SC models gave a higher correlation coefficient, a lower root mean square errors (RMSE) and mean absolute errors than the corresponding ANFIS-GP models. We can conclude that ANFIS-SC has supremacy over ANFIS-GP in terms of performance criteria and prediction accuracy for BOD5 estimation. The results showed that COD is the more effective variable for BOD5 estimating than other parameters, hence COD is the major driving factor for BOD5 modelling through ANFIS.
Electrocoagulation for spent coolant from machinery industry
Authors: Pantorlawn W. , Threrujirapapong T. , Khanitchaidecha W. , Channei D. , Nakaruk A.
Published: December 2017

Spent coolant is considered as one of the most polluting industrial wastes and causes environmental problems. It mostly contains high non-biodegradable organic carbon and oil contents; the biodegradability index was very low at 0.04, which is difficult to be effectively treated by common treatment systems. Electrocoagulation (EC) was proposed for a pre-treatment of coolant. The laboratory-scale of EC reactor was developed with Al electrodes and 10 mm of interelectrodes. The efficiency of the EC reactor on chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal was investigated at various current densities and electrolysis times. The highest current density of 50 mA/cm2 induced a short electrolysis time of 10 min to reach the steady state of approximately 65% COD removal. When lower current densities of 20–40 mA/cm2 were supplied to the EC reactor, COD removal efficiency of 65% can be achieved at longer electrolysis times. According to the specific energy consumption and sludge production, the optimal condition for spent coolant treatment was the current density of 20 mA/cm2 and electrolysis time of 30 min in which a COD removal of efficiency of 68% was obtained, 0.88 kWh/kg-COD of the specific energy consumption and 0.04 kg/kg-COD of the sludge production.
Biosorption of fluoride using Anogeissus dhofarica – effect of process variables and kinetic studies
Authors: Natarajan Rajamohan , Al Qasmi Fatma
Published: December 2017

In this experimental study, a novel biosorbent was synthesized from Anogeissus dhofarica and applied for defluoridation under batch-shaking conditions. The influence of process variables, namely initial pH (3.0–11.0), fluoride concentration (50–200 mg/L), biosorbent dosage (0.25–8.0 g/L) and agitation speed (0–600 rpm), on the fluoride uptake was studied. Fluoride uptakes increased with increase in fluoride concentration due to enhanced driving force and decreased with increase in biosorbent dose. An empirical relationship, exponential in nature, was proposed between fluoride uptake and biosorbent dose. The pseudo-second-order rate constant (k2) was determined as 0.00474 g/ (mg.min) at 303 K with an initial fluoride concentration of 100 mg/L and the rate constant increased with increase in temperature. The activation energy was determined as 6.023 kJ/mol. The chemisorptive nature of fluoride removal was proven through kinetic modeling. The findings of this research proved the feasibility of industrial application of this novel biosorbent for fluoride removal over a wide range of environmental conditions.
A research on shape-controllable synthesis of Ag3PO4/AgBr and its degradation of ciprofloxacin
Authors: Chen Jingran , Yang Xingyu , Zhu Chenyu , Xie Xin , Lin Cuiping , Zhao Yalei , Yan Qishe
Published: December 2017

Antibiotic ciprofloxacin is one of the commonly used broad spectrum fluoroquinolone human and veterinary drugs. Because of the overuse of human beings, the presence of ciprofloxacin has been detected in a variety of environmental matrices. To solve this problem, a facile, environmentally-friendly Ag3PO4/AgBr composite photocatalyst was synthesized by a simple precipitation method at room temperature in the presence of cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB). CTAB was served as surfactant and the source of bromide ions. The as-prepared Ag3PO4/AgBr microspheres were characterized by means of powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS). The results revealed that the Ag3PO4/AgBr sample (synthesized with CTAB, 0.8 g) exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity to the photodegradation rate of 96.36%. Moreover, mechanism detection experiment indicated that h+ was the major active species in the degradation process. So the enhanced photocatalytic activity of Ag3PO4/AgBr composites is attributed to its excellent separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs through Ag3PO4/AgBr heterojunction. Also, Ag3PO4/AgBr heterojunction has a lower band gap compared to pure Ag3PO4 and pure AgBr, so higher efficiency of light harvesting is equipped.
Antimicrobial activity of ZnO-TiO2 nanomaterials synthesized from three different precursors of ZnO: influence of ZnO/TiO2 weight ratio
Authors: Daou Ikram , Moukrad Najia , Zegaoui Omar , Rhazi Filali Fouzia
Published: December 2017

In this study, ZnO-TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized from three different precursors for ZnO (zinc acetate di-hydrate, zinc nitrate hexahydrate and zinc sulfate heptahydrate) and titanium (IV) isopropoxide for TiO2. The prepared nanomaterials were calcined at 500 °C for 3 h and characterized by various physicochemical techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and transmission electron microscopy, combined with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (TEM-EDS). The obtained results showed that the crystalline structure, size and morphology of the ZnO-TiO2 nanoparticles are strongly influenced by the nature of the precursor of ZnO, as well as the ZnO/TiO2 weight ratio. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of the synthesized nanomaterials were evaluated, in the dark, against five multi-resistant of Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram negative (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella Paratyphi A) bacteria and a fungus (Candida albicans), which are pathogenic for humans. The obtained results showed that pure TiO2 anatase is inactive against the tested strains, while the addition of ZnO to TiO2 improves noticeably the effectiveness of TiO2 nanoparticles, depending on the nature of the precursor of ZnO and the ZnO/TiO2 weight ratio.
Teaching Resilience to People With Visual Disabilities
Authors: Rosado Inger Solange Maitta , Ortega Jenmer Maricela Pinargote , Medranda Eva Alcivar , Basurto Elisa Ximena Coello
Published: December 2017

The objective of the research is to develop resilience in people with visual disabilities at the Technical University of Manabí. The work offers a conceptual analysis on visual disability in students. It deals with what is related to the conceptual understanding of resilience, where several authors who have studied the subject are analyzed. The resilient capacity of students with visual impairment and the importance of psychological support is analyzed. The importance of the intervention in resilience is exposed, where the content of the Manual of Intervention in Resilience of Eugenio Saavedra 2011 is analyzed. The results of the measurement of resilience are shown in the students of the Technical University of Manabí who suffer from a visual disability and the situation that could be verified after applying the work of training in resilience to said personnel. Finally, the conclusions of the work are exposed, where the relevance of the study is demonstrated and a group of recommendations is made based on the importance of the results obtained in the research.
PH-monitoring in mortar with thermally-oxidized iridium electrodes
Authors: Seguí Femenias Yurena , Angst Ueli , Elsener Bernhard
Published: December 2017

The pH of the concrete pore solution plays a vital role in protecting the reinforcing steel from corrosion. Here, we present results from embeddable pH sensors that permit the continuous, in-situ monitoring of the pH in the concrete pore solution. These are potentiometric sensors, based on thermally-oxidized iridium/iridium oxide (IrOx) electrodes. We propose an iterative calculation algorithm taking into account diffusion potentials arising from pH changes, thus permitting the reliable, non-destructive determination of the pore solution pH over time. This calculation algorithm forms an essential part of the method using IrOx electrodes. Mortar samples were exposed to accelerated carbonation and the pH was monitored at different depths over time. Comparative tests were also performed using thymolphthalein pH-indicator. The results from the pH sensors give insight in the carbonation process, and can, in contrast to thermodynamic modelling and titration experiments, give insight in kinetic processes such as transport and phases transformations. Additionally, it was found that the front at which the pH is decreased from initially 13-14 down to 12.5 can be significantly ahead of the common carbonation front corresponding to pH 9-10. This has major implications for laboratory testing and engineering practice.
Advances in dissolution understanding and their implications for cement hydration
Authors: Juilland Patrick , Nicoleau Luc , Arvidson Rolf S , Gallucci Emmanuel
Published: December 2017

Recent advances in bridging kinetics and thermodynamics of mineral dissolution have opened new horizons in our understanding of the role of dissolution in cement hydration. Indeed most hydration kinetic regimes of alite can be rationally envisioned from a dissolution perspective. This short note reviews some key findings on dissolution mechanisms and their implication for cementitious systems.
Carbonate-bonded construction materials from alkaline residues
Authors: Nielsen Peter , Baciocchi Renato , Costa Giulia , Quaghebeur Mieke , Snellings Ruben
Published: December 2017

Accelerated carbonation is a rapidly developing technology that is attracting attention as it uses CO2 as a binder to make construction materials. Originally stemming from geochemical and environmental research into CO2 sequestration or waste remediation, accelerated carbonation has been developed into a technology that enables to transform alkaline precursors into products that meet technical requirements for use as aggregates or shaped blocks. Alkaline precursors can be manufactured from primary resources or derived from industrial residues: a.o. metallurgical slags, incineration ashes and concrete recycling residues are prone to carbonate under controlled conditions. Moist carbonation of shaped Ca-silicate rich precursors at elevated curing temperature and CO2 concentration or pressure has delivered the most promising results so far.

This letter presents an overview of current accelerated carbonation approaches to make carbonate bonded construction materials from alkaline residues. The general carbonation mechanism is explained and two application routes are exemplified: i.e. production of lightweight aggregates and compact blocks by accelerated moist carbonation.
Unseen Political Spaces: Gender and Nationhood in the Berlin and Paris Fashion Press during the Franco-Prussian War
Authors: Looft Ruxandra
Published: January 2018

The fashion press, and women’s magazines in general, are presumed to be spaces of political neutrality preoccupied with the trivialities of domesticity. Yet it is these very spaces that more easily evade political scrutiny that are often most powerful in reaching a broad audience on matters of politics and social change. This article explores how two Berlin and Paris fashion periodicals participated in the international dialogue on gender, nation-building, patriotism, and consumerism during a critical time between these two nations, namely during the Franco-Prussian war (July 1870 - May1871). A look at images and texts published in the Berlin-based Der Bazar and the Paris-based La Mode Illustrée during this critical time period in their shared history reveals how the fashion press contributed in complex and meaningful ways to an evolving understanding of Self, nationhood, gender, and the public versus private in nineteenth-century Europe.
Editorial
Authors: Ewins Kristin , Koffeman Maaike , Milo Sage , Philpotts Matthew , Van Remoortel Marianne
Published: January 2018

Periodicals are in many ways defined by their temporality. As Margaret Beetham established twenty-seven years ago, what unites ‘newspapers, journals, reviews, and magazines’ as periodicals is their relationship to time: ‘Since the periodical depends on ensuring that the readers continue to buy each number as it comes out, there is a tendency in the form not only to keep reproducing elements which have been successful but also to link each number to the next’.
​The Broadcaster’s Catacombs: Looking for Literature in a Dutch Listings Magazine (De radiogids 1929–1941)
Authors: Dera Jeroen
Published: January 2018

As soon as radio became a mass medium in the 1920s and 1930s, broadcasting organizations aired programmes on literary topics. This article explores the function of literature in De radiogids, the weekly periodical of the Dutch socialist broadcaster VARA. Focusing on the pre-war period, the article shows that literary radio programmes received little attention in De radiogids, despite the efforts of literary programme maker Martien Beversluis to establish a literary feature in the magazine. Although these findings suggest that literary radio programmes were of little interest to the VARA, De radiogids contains valuable cultural-historical sources concerning the relationship between radio and literature in the interwar period.
Urban Heritage Streets' Revitalizing Attributes
Authors: Samadi Zalina , Mohd Yunus Rodzyah
Published: January 2018

There were 911 sites including 704 cultural, 180 natural, and 27 mixed properties which were included as outstanding universal value by the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in June 2010. Malaysian cultural heritage sites, Malacca and Georgetown, were listed in 2007. Since World Heritage Lists is not an ultimate benchmark for heritage street revitalization performance, therefore, this research will provide a set of attributing variables to investigate the revitalization attributes in creating a great heritage street. The research employed an unobtrusive method of content analysis and an obtrusive method. This paper will share its findings based on the research's pilot study and document analysis.
Exchange rate and inflation in Poland. The impact of foreign exchange loans
Authors: Pieńkowski Marcin
Published: December 2017

It has been widely believed that the exchange rate depreciation of local currency results in an increase of domestic inflation. This notion is based on the assumption that depreciation of local currency will give the economy’s competiveness a boost in international trade which in turn will increase overall demand and inflation. Additionally, some prices set on the international market will increase directly in terms of local currency after such a depreciation. The purpose of this article is to verify the hypothesis that local currency depreciation has a negative impact on inflation in Poland through the credit channel, i.e. foreign currency denominated loans. In Poland a significant open foreign exchange position is related to households’ exposure to foreign currency loans (particularly Swiss franc mortgages). Taking this into consideration the depreciation of the Polish zloty results in lower demand from households indebted in foreign currencies and imbalances in the banking system. The hypothesis was verified through observation of the dependence between the share of foreign currency loans and core inflation in 2015-2016 for Poland and comparable economies. Observation of data in most of the countries confirms the hypothesis that the higher the share of foreign currency loans, the lower the core inflation (in the environment of local currency weakness). The article enriches economic science with an analysis of an open foreign exchange market position and its impact on inflation as potential tool for government and central bank policy. An analysis of the entire open foreign exchange position of the economy, including an analysis of the international trade channel could provide important findings in the area of optimal portfolio building in the foreign exchange market and can have possible regulatory implications.
METACOGNITIVE AWARENESS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS: PERSPECTIVES OF AGE AND GENDER
Authors: Panda Satyavrata
Published: December 2017

The study was conducted to determine the relationship between parental encouragement of graduate students in relation to their risk taking behaviour. The participants were 600 degree college students of Haryana state studying in different streams viz. Art, Science, Commerce, Pharmacy and Education. Parental encouragement scale by Kusum Agrawal and Risk Taking Questionnaire (RTQ) by V.N.Sinha and P.N.Arora were used for the study. Mean, Standard Deviation and ‘z’ test were used for compare the values among different groups. The result of the study shows that the female students were significantly differ in parental encouragement than the male students studying at graduate level while the male and female students studying in professional and non professional courses at graduate level does not differ in parental encouragement.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE:IT’S RELATIONSHIP WITH STRESS, MENTAL HEALTH, LIFE AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG EMPLOYEES OF PRIVATE SECTOR BANKS OF CHANDIGARH AND ADJOINING AREAS (MOHALI AND PANCHKULA).
Authors: Kaur Jaspreet
Published: December 2017

The concept of Work-life balance is becoming more and more important in the fast changing working environment. Increased working hours have adverse impact on the lifestyle of huge number of people, which ultimately affects their social and psychological well-being. Work-life balance became an important area of human resource management, seeking attention from government, researchers, and professionals for providing innovative ways to improve employee morale, retain employees andby providing suitable ways to employers for facilitating a better Work life balance at the work-place.
This study attempts to investigate the relationships between Work life balance,stress, mentalhealth, and life and job satisfaction. Four hundred bank employees (200males and 200 females) were randomly selected from Private sector banks of Chandigarh and adjoining areas ranging ageof 32 to 55 years. The general hypothesis stated in the reaserch pertains to the relationship between Work life balance,stress, mentalhealth, and life and job satisfaction. The possible effect of gender difference has also been considered in this study. To test the hypothesis, t –test and inter correlations were applied. Analysis of results reported sexdifferences on some of the variables where females scored significantly high on Stress; males score high on Work life balance, Mental Health and job satisfaction. Correlations results for the whole sample reveals thatwork life balance is significantly positively correlated with mental health, Job satisfaction and life satisfaction in males while work life balance is positively and significantly correlated with mental health and Life satisfaction in females. Job satisfaction is positively correlated with life satisfaction in males whereas; mental health is positively correlated with life satisfaction in females. Stress is not correlated with any variable in any group.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TREATMENT, INTELLIGENCE AND THEIR INTERACTION ON ACHIEVEMENT IN DIAGNOSTIC TEST OF CELL BIOLOGY
Authors: Sekhri Anshuman , Kaur Tanveer
Published: December 2017

Misconceptions are considered as a big obstacle in the path of the students’ life. If misconceptions were not removed in the early stages of a student life it can cause various learning difficulties in future. To promote an effective and meaningful learning there is an urgent need to identify such misconceptions from students’ mind and to rectify them or to prevent them from occurring in future. From the various investigations and review studies it is found that students’ of different ages possess misconceptions in cell biology. The present study was undertaken to study the effect of treatment, intelligence and their interaction on achievement in cell biology by considering pre - achievement in cell biology as a covariate. To study all these necessary factors first the students’ misconceptions was identified through a Two – Tier Diagnostic test (DTCB). The sample comprised of 191 students’ of IX class selected from the secondary schools of Phagwara city. On the basis of pre-achievement test a relation between the above mentioned factors were carried out to find out the correlation between them.
Mobile Phone Cognitive Bias Modification Research Platform for Substance Use Disorders: Protocol for a Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Melvyn , Ying JiangBo , Song Guo , Fung Daniel SS , Smith Helen
Published: December 2017

BACKGROUND

Cognitive biases refer to automatic attentional and interpretational tendencies, which could be retained by cognitive bias modification interventions. Cristea et al and Jones et al have published reviews (in 2016 and 2017 respectively) on the effectiveness of such interventions. The advancement of technologies such as electronic health (eHealth) and mobile health (mHealth) has led to them being harnessed for the delivery of cognitive bias modification. To date, at least eight studies have demonstrated the feasibility of mobile technologies for the delivery of cognitive bias modification. Most of the studies are limited to a description of the conventional cognitive bias modification methodology that has been adopted. None of the studies shared the developmental process for the methodology involved, such that future studies could adopt it in the cost-effective replication of such interventions.

OBJECTIVE

It is important to have a common platform that could facilitate the design and customization of cognitive bias modification interventions for a variety of psychiatric and addictive disorders. It is the aim of the current research protocol to describe the design of a research platform that allows for customization of cognitive bias modification interventions for addictive disorders.

METHODS

A multidisciplinary team of 2 addiction psychiatrists, a psychologist with expertise in cognitive bias modification, and a computer engineer, were involved in the development of the intervention. The proposed platform would comprise of a mobile phone version of the cognitive bias task which is controlled by a server that could customize the algorithm for the tasks and collate the reaction-time data in realtime. The server would also allow the researcher to program the specific set of images that will be present in the task. The mobile phone app would synchronize with the backend server in real-time. An open-sourced cross-platform gaming software from React Native was used in the current development.

RESULTS

Multimedia Appendix 1 contains a video demonstrating the operation of the app, as well as a sample dataset of the reaction times (used for the computation of attentional biases) captured by the app.

CONCLUSIONS

The current design can be utilized for cognitive bias modification across a spectrum of disorders and is not limited to one disorder. It will be of value for future research to utilize the above platform and compare the efficacy of mHealth approaches, such as the one described in this study, with conventional Web-based approaches in the delivery of attentional bias modification interventions.

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RR1-10.2196/9740
Konsep Kepribadian Matang dalam Budaya Jawa-Islam: Menjawab Tantangan Globalisasi
Authors: Trimulyaningsih Nita
Published: December 2017

Globalization that brings issues of equality and freedom further obscures the personal identity of Javanese. This can lead to absence of coherence in the individuals that inhibits maturity and bring up negative experiences such as anxiety, depression, and confusion. In the Javanese society there are criteria of personal maturity. Based on literature review, these characteristics include: the existence of appreciation to God, the effort to maintain internal and external harmony, emphasis on roso, and the existence of awareness and control. These characteristics need to be maintained in Javanese to achieve maturity, either individually or integrated in the context of education, psychotherapy, leadership, and social change. This process of internalization and actualization of value is important as a part of a culture that has been tested for thousands years as a guardian of the harmony, and also that it is relevant, important and capable of being applied in the era of globalization.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Literasi Awal Anak Prasekolah Melalui Program Stimulasi
Authors: Hapsari Widyaning , Ruhaena Lisnawati , Pratisti Wiwien Dinar
Published: December 2017

Stimulation program is a treatment by providing literacy packages containing guidebooks literacy activities, media literacy in children and socialization for mothers. The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of the stimulation program to improve literacy skills in preschoolers. The proposed hypothesis that stimulation literacy program effective in improving early literacy skills in preschool children. This research method using a quasi-experimental design with non-equivalent control group. Subjects were 30 children aged 3-5 years were divided into an experimental group and a control group. Based on the analysis by the non-parametric statistical test Mann-Whitney U, it was known that there were differences increase early literacy skills in the experimental group and control group. Qualitative analysis showed an increase in the literacy skills by observing changes in the measurement results. Results from this study is important as a new study in finding alternative methods of stimulating preschool children.
Global Climate Change as Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Yogyakarta , Indigenous Psychology Approach
Authors: Arini Aquilina Tanti , Ghazali Ratna Juwita , Satiti Arti , Mintarsih Mintarsih , Yuniarti Kwartarini W
Published: December 2017

This study aimed to describe how the global climate change was perceived by teachers of elementary schools. The subjects were 111 teachers from 7 elementary schools in Yogyakarta City and Sleman district. The data were collected using open-ended questions (including perception about the weather, feeling evoked by global warming words and free responses related to global warming issues). The data were analyzed using the technique of qualitative and quantitative content analysis with Indigenous Psychology Approach. The result showed that only one teacher reported that there was no weather anomaly, while 110 teachers reported that they perceived weather anomaly. Of those who perceived weather anomaly mostly referred to natural conditions (including global climatic condition and environmental destruction) and human behavior as its causes. Responses about feeling as evoked by global warming word were classified into three categories, i.e. emotional, physical and irrelevant responses. Free responses about global warming were classified into four categories respectively from the highest frequency of responses: prevention (including statement “must be prevented”, prevention behaviors and prevention efforts), states (including the weather states and feeling), causes (including technological advances and human behavior generally), and others. The research finding was discussed in the frame of environmental concern as a means of character education in elementary school.
The Correlation of Pemogan Community Knowledge about Usada Taru Pramana with the Behaviour of Utilization and Conservation of Herbal Medicine
Authors: Antari Ni Putu Udayana , Suwantara I Putu Tangkas , Cahyaningsih Erna
Published: December 2017

Usada Taru Pramana is a record of hundreds medicinal plants. Researcher is interested to know the knowledge level of Pemogan Villager about Usada Taru Pramana and its influence on the utilization behavior and conservation of herbal medicine. Data were collected using a valid and reliable structured questionnaire with a cross-sectional survey design. According to Spearman's test result from total 150 samples, Pemogan Villager knowledge about Usada Taru Pramana is not correlated with the utilization behavior and conservation of herbal medicine (P value=0,280 and r=0,089). There were no significant differences between the both variables with respondents' education level, age and gender. The results showed that the factor which influenced the studied variables is very complex. There were "aja wera" belief in Balinese society, which means that the general public is prohibited from learning directly from the Lontar. Pemogan Villager also hampered by the scarcity of land and medicinal plants around them.
Histopathological Changes of Egg Cells in the Uterine of Ascaridia galli after Treatment with Extract of Veitchia merrillii Nuts
Authors: Balqis Ummu , Muslina Muslina , Hambal Muhammad , Athaillah Farida , Muttaqien Muttaqien , Azhar Azhar , Ismail Ismail , Rastina Rastina , Eliawardani Eliawardani , Harris Abdul , Hamzah Abdullah , Vanda Henni , Darmawi Darmawi
Published: December 2017

The aim of the study was to observe the histopathological changes of the entire egg cells in the uterine of Ascaridia galli worms treated with crude ethanolic extract of Veitchia merrillii nuts. Histopathological changes of the entire egg cells were observed to describe that the activity of extract V. merrillii nuts interfered the reproduction process could decrease the quantity and quality of A. galli eggs. The experiments consisted of 16 head A. galli female adult worms divided into four groups, contained four worms of each, and maintained in 0.9% phosphate buffered saline (PBS). First group, a negative control experiment consisted of A. galli in 0.9% PBS. Second group, concentration of 15 mg/mL albendazole was used as a positive control. Third group and fourth group, in vitro exposure of the worms to the crude ethanolic extract V. merrillii nuts at a concentration of 25 mg/mL and 75 mg/mL, respectively. The histopathological changes of egg cells in the uterine region of stained worms was evaluated by light microscopic examination at 40x magnification. The results showed that shrinkage and disintegration of the entire egg cells in the breakage of uterus. The results indicate that the possible use of the plant as a potential anthelmintic against A. galli, the intestinal nematode parasite of domestic fowl.
Penares sp sponge from Menjangan Island-water West Bali National Park: Isolation of Cytotoxic Compounds
Authors: Setyowati Erna Prawita , Sudarsono Sudarsono , Murwanti Retno
Published: December 2017

Sponges are multicellular animals which have cytotoxic compounds. In this study, isolation and cytotoxic activity of Penares sp sponge from Menjangan island-water West Bali National Park have been carried out. The results showed that chloroform extract and GF V Penares sp fraction were toxic according to Brine Shrimp Lethality Test method (each 85% and 63.3% mortality at 25μg/mL concentration). The isolation result of GF V fraction was obtained a compound (Spot 4) that is active as cytotoxic agent against T47D cells (IC50 of 12.7 ug/mL). Spot 4 is a terpenoid compound which has conjugated double bonds.
Antioxidants and Anticholinesterase Activities of the Characterized Ethanolic of Ripe Sesoot (Garcinia picrorrhiza Miq.) Fruit Extract (GpKar) and Xanthone
Authors: Utami Sri , Adityaningsari Pratami , Sosiawan Insan , Endrini Susi , Sachrowardi Qomariyah Romadhiyani , Laksono Sonny Pamudji , Nafik Said , Arrahmani Betharie Cendera , Afifah Ervi , Widowati Wahyu
Published: December 2017

Oxidative stress has been known to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme may lead to Alzheimer’s disease as a neurotransmitter. Antioxidants may have protective activities against oxidative damage and Alzheimer’s disease. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors also can be used in the treatment of various neurological disorders for management of Alzheimer’s disease. This study aimed to determine antioxidant and anticholinesterase effects of Garcinia picrorrhiza Miq. fruit extract (GpKar) and its compounds, xanthone. Antioxidant activity was measured by H2O2 scavenging inhibitory activity, while anticholinesterase activity was measured using modified Ellman method. GpKar has higher H2O2 scavenging inhibitory activity (IC50= 967.28 µg/ml) compared to xanthone (IC50= 1198.95 µg/ml). In the anticholinesterase inhibitory activity, GpKar has lower activity (IC50= 70.25 µg/ml) compared to xanthone (11.80 µg/ml). In summary, GpKar has higher antioxidant activity but lower anticholinesterase activity compared to its compounds, xanthone. However, GpKar has potency as antioxidant agent to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Antibacterial Compound Identification of Cayenne Pepper Leaf Extract (Capsicum frutescens L.) against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Cell Leakage Mechanism
Authors: Fauziyya Riri , Nurani Laela Hayu , Sulistyani Nanik
Published: December 2017

Pneumonia is an acute inflammation of the pulmonary parenchyma that can be caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. This study aims to determine the active fraction of cayenne pepper leaves on the growth of K. pneumoniae. Cayenne pepper leaf which previously defatted using n-hexane was macerated with 95% ethanol, then fractionated successively with dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and methanol. Ethanol extract and each fraction with concentration of 40% were tested for their antibacterial activity against K. pneumoniae using disc diffusion method (Kirby-Bauer). 1% amoxicillin was used as positive control and Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as negative control. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of the most active fraction was then determined. Determination of antibacterial compound in the most active fraction was carried out by TLC-bioautography and followed by Gass Chromatography Mass Spectrophotometry. Cell leakage analysis was performed using UV spectrophotometry to detect the release of protein and nucleic acid, as well as Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry was used to detect ion release of K+ and Ca2+. The results showed that the most active fraction against K. pneumoniae was the ethyl acetate fraction with MIC value of 10% and inhibition zone of 7.25±0.25 mm. TLC-Bioautography of ethyl acetate fraction with eluen n-hexane: ethyl acetate (6:4) obtained an active stain at Rf 0.12. Compounds having 94% similarity with 1-propanol, 2-amino was predicted as the active compound.
Anticancer Activity Of Plant Genus Clerodendrum (Lamiaceae): A Review
Authors: Kalonio Donald Emilio , Hendriani Rini , Barung Elisabeth N.
Published: December 2017

Plants of the genus Clerodendrum (Lamiaceae) is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions. Plants of this genus are used both empirically and scientifically as anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimalarial, antiviral, antihypertensive, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antitumor. Results of the molecular docking simulation of chemical content of these plants could potentially provide an anticancer effect. This paper aims to review the anticancer activity of plant genus Clerodendrum based on scientific data. The method used in this study is the literature study. Searches were conducted online (in the database PubMed, Science Direct and Google Scholar) and on various books (Farmakope Herbal Indonesia and PROSEA). A total 12 plants of the genus Clerodendrum have anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo, thus potentially to be developed as a source of new active compounds with anticancer activity.
Antiinflammatory Activity Test of Aqueous Extracts Herb of Ciplukan (Physalis angulata L.) in Caragenan Inducted Wistar Rat (Rattus norvegicus L.)
Authors: Luliana Sri , Susanti Ressi , Agustina Ellya
Published: December 2017

Ciplukan (Physalis angulata L.) empirically has been used to treat sore throat, inflammatory of the airways, gingivitis, and other diseases. This research was to determine the inflammatory activity of water herb extract of P. angulata L. on white male rats edema Wistar strain induced carragenan. P. angulata L. herbs were extracted using infundation method and were dried with frezee drying. Parameter that would be observed of this research was the inhibition foot edema of rat after induction of 0.1 mL of λ-carragenan 2% for 360 minutes. Measurement of edema volume was using pletismometer. The results of this research showed water herb extract of P. angulata L. in dose 100, 200, and 400 mg/kgBW has potensial as an antiinflammatory drug by percent respectively were 20.13; 28.93; and 34.70%. The three doses hasn’t showed any significant difference (p>0.05) with the positive control of diclofenac sodium dose 4.5 mg/kgBW was 33.90%. Conclusion of this research states water herb extract of P. angulata L. has antiinflammatory activity with effective dose of 400 mg/kgBW.
Shame and Alienation in Kafka’s The Metamorphosis
Authors: Minar Karla Sharin , Sutandio Anton
Published: December 2017

This article explores Sartre’s concept of shame and alienation in Kafka’s The Metamorphosis through the portrayal of the protagonist.  By focusing on the interpretation of the characteristics of Gregor Samsa through New Criticism approach, this article reveals that shame and alienation may occur when a person realizes that one is judged by others and sees oneself through the eyes of others.  This way of looking at one’s identity is problematic because it creates complexity within the existence of the self.  Through his fantastical transformation into an insect, Gregor cannot help but seeing himself from his family’s point of view.  Instead of fighting for himself, he is made to believe that he deserves to be alienated.  From the analysis of the protagonist, it is revealed that his being selfess and dutiful in a way trigger the shame and alienation that result in his submission to death.    Keywords: alienation, Kafka, Sartre, shame
Transmisi Memori dan Trauma dalam Mother Land Karya Dmetri Kakmi: Kajian Postmemory
Authors: Fernanda Andri
Published: December 2017

AbstrakPenelitian ini mengkaji tentang bagaimana proses kreatif sebuah karya postmemory dalam proses transmisi memori dari generasi pertama ke generasi selanjutnya dan melihat gender memainkan peran penting dalam proses transmisi, serta bagaimana melihat gender dalam karya tersebut. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini untuk membongkar struktur transmisi memori traumatis Dmetri Kakmi dalam novel Mother Land serta melihat konstruksi gender terhadap kesan-kesan traumatis yang muncul di dalam karya tersebut. Peneliti menggunakan teori postmemory yang dicetuskan oleh Marianne Hirsch untuk melihat 1) Bagaimana transmisi memori dan peran gender dalam penulisan novel Mother Land karya Dmetri Kakmi; dan 2) Bagaimana peran gender di dalam novel tersebut. Hasil penelitian ini yakni: 1) novel ini dibentuk oleh dua transmisi, yaitu transmisi familial dari keluarga sehingga hal itu memunculkan imajinasi, serta transmisi afiliatif. Dalam proses transmisi, gender memainkan peran kepada siapa dan narasi apa yang diceritakan kepada post-generation; 2) Peran gender di dalam novel terlihat dari infantilized yang dilakukan terhadap kaum Yunani dan Hyper-masculinized yang dilakukan terhadap kaum Turki sebagai icon of destruction.Kata Kunci: postmemory, trauma, transmisi, identifikasi, gender. AbstractThis research is a study about the creative process of a postmemory work in the memory transmitting process from the first generation to the next generation and the important role of gender in the transmission process, and the perspective of gender in postmemory’s work. The purpose of this research is to expose Dmetri Kakmi's traumatic memory transmission structure in his novel "Motherland" and to take a look at genderization in traumatic impressions that emerged in his work. The researcher used Postmemory theory initiated by Marianne Hirsch to perceive 1) the transmission memory and the role of gender in Dmetri Kakmi's "Motherland" novel;  and 2) the genderization process in that novel, and the results of this research: 1) Mother Land the novel is formed by two transmissions, familial transmission from the writer's family that led the writer to having an imagination of his late grandfather, and affiliative transmission. In the transmission process,  gender plays a key role in choosing who and what narration to be told to post-generation; 2) The gender roles in the "Motherland" novel can be found from such varied sources such as infantilized to the Greeks, and hyper-masculinized to the Turks as icon of destruction. Keywords: postmemory, trauma, transmission, identification, gender.
Into the Contact Zone: A reflective evaluation of open online digital curation education
Authors: Bunn Jenny , Pinsent Ed
Published: January 2018

This article focuses on two UK based online courses in the field of digital curation and preservation; Introduction to Digital Curation, run by University College London, and The Beginnerâ€™s Guide to the OAIS Reference Model Course, run by the University of London Computer Centre. The courses are considered not against the frame of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) as a revolutionary force in education, but against the metaphor of the â€˜contact zoneâ€™ (adopted from the work of Costis Dallas (2015)), as part of the ongoing development and establishment of digital curation as a field of study. Two dimensions of difference are examined; firstly that between face to face and online learning, and secondly that between different groups of learners (such as current professionals and future professionals). Â It concludes that open online education is best seen as a contact zone less in the sense of being the teaching of a professional field of practice and more in the sense of advocacy and the provision of informative resources and enlightening experiences that pique the interest, increase awareness and most of all, make contact.