bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Blended Learning to the Students’ Achievement in Grammar Class
Authors: Isti'anah Arina 
Published: November 2018

ABSTRACT Blended learning is believed to improve students’ understanding in learning second language. The employment of offline and online activities is expected to give better outcome than the traditional face-to-face activities. This article presents how blended learning was applied in an English grammar class and whether it significantly improved students’ achievement after the treatment. The participants involved in this research were 26 students of the the second semester students of the English Letters Department, Sanata Dharma University. A pre-experimental research was conducted by comparing the means of the participants’ scores in both pre-test and post-test. The analysis figured out that there was a significant improvement, proven by the paired t-test analysis. The p-value 0.00 was less than alpha 0.05. This research concluded that blended learning was effective to assist the students to learn English grammar. To strengthen the findings, this research also involved pre-questionnaire and post-questionnaire to understand students’ responses on the use of blended learning. In the end of the semester, most students found that online activities help them comprehend and practice the materials. Students’ reflective journals also revealed that blended learning was able to improve their understanding and interest in learning English grammar. ABSTRAK Blended learning dipercaya mampu meningkatkan pemahaman siswa dalam memahami bahasa asing. Penggunaan aktifitas offline dan online diharapkan mampu memberi luaran yang lebih baik dibandingkan aktifitas tatap muka secara tradisional. Artikel ini menyajikan bagaimana blended learning diterapkan dalam kelas English grammar dan mengungkapkan apakah blended learning memberikan perbedaan berarti dalam pencapaian mahasiswa sebelum dan setelah perlakuan. Partisipan yang dilibatkan dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester dua dari Program Studi Sastra Inggris, Universitas Sanata Dharma. 26 partisipan dilibatkan dalam penelitian ini. Penelitian pra-eksperimen diterapkan dengan membandingkan rata-rata nilai dari peserta dalam pre-tes dan pos-tes. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan signifikan rata-rata dari kedua tes, yang ditunjukkan dengan analisis pasangan t-tes. Nilai p menunjukkan 0.00 dan lebih kecil dari alpha 0.05. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa blended learning efektif untuk mendampingi mahasiswa belajar English grammar. Untuk memperkuat penemuan tersebut, penelitian ini juga melibatkan pre-kuesioner dan pos-kuesioner. Pada akhir semester, sebagian besar mahasiswa menemukan bahwa aktifitas online membantu mereka memahami dan melatih materi yang mereka pelajari. Jurnal reflektif mahasiswa juga menunjukkan bahwa blended learning mampu meningkatkan kemampuan mereka belajar English Grammar.How to Cite: Isti’anah, A. (2017). The Effect of Blended Learning to the Students’ Achievement in Grammar Class. IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education), 4(1), 16-30 doi:10.15408/ijee.v4i1.5697.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/ijee. v4i1.5697
THE EFFECT OF HAMBURGER STRATEGY ON STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION OF RECOUNT TEXTS
Authors: Eviyuliwati Ismalianing , Sarwan Cesar Abi 
Published: November 2018

ABSTRACTThe study is aimed at finding whether or not the Hamburger Strategy is effective to use in teaching reading comprehension of recount texts at the eighth-grade students of a Junior High School level called MTs. Daarul Ma’arif in Jakarta, Indonesia. The samples of the study are 43 students who are divided into two groups, the experimental class (22 students) and the controlled class (21 students). The research method used is a quantitative method which employs a quasi-experimental design. The data collection is conducted through pretests and posttests. The validity and the reliability of the tests are measured by using ANATES. Furthermore, the collected data are analyzed using SPSS version 23 to find the t-value, i.e. to know whether there is a significant difference of the mean scores of posttests of the two groups. The finding shows that the mean score of the experimental class is 77.27 and that of the control class is 70.00. The t-value is 2.892. In addition, the hypothesis testing shows that at the sig. 2-tailed, probability values (p) is 0.006, while alpha value (α) is 0.05. In other words, p < α, which indicates that Hѳ is rejected and Ha is accepted. In conclusion, the Hamburger Strategy is effective to use in teaching reading comprehension of recount texts at the 8th-grade students of MTs. Daarul Ma’arif, Jakarta, Indonesia. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan apakah Strategi Hamburger efektif bila dipakai untuk mengajar Membaca Teks Recount pada siswa kelas 8 MTs Daarul Ma’arif Jakarta, Indonesia. Sampel penelitian ini terdiri dari 41 siswa yang terbagi dalam dua kelompok, kelompok ekperimen (22 siswa) dan kelompok kontrol (21 siswa). Penelitian ini adalah peneliatian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan desain kuasi-eksperimental. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan memberikan pretes dan postes. Validitas dan realibilitas tesnya diuji dengan ANATES. Setelah data terkumpul, dilakukan Uji-t melalui SPSS 23 untuk mengetahui adakah perbedaan yang signifikan pada rerata nilai postes kedua kelompok. Hasil penelitiannya menunjukkan bahwa rerata nilai postes kelompok eksperimen adalah 77,27, sedangkan kelompok kontrol mendapatkan rerata nilai postes sebesar 70,00. Nilai-t nya ditemukan 2,892. Sedangkan dalam uji hipotesa disebutkan nilai probabilitas (p) = 0,006 dan nilai alpha ((α) = 0.05. Dengan kata lain nilai p < nilai (α), yang artinya Hѳ ditolak dan Ha diterima. Kesimpulannya, Hamburger Strategi efektif digunakan dalam mengajar Membaca Teks Recount siswa MTs. Daarul Ma’arif Jakarta, Indonesia. How to Cite: Eviyuliwati., I., Sarwan, C. A.(2018). The Effect of Hamburger Strategy on Students’ Reading Comprehension of Recount Texts. IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education), 5(1), 49-60. doi:10.15408/ijee.v5i1.9880
Diagnosis and Management of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Neurologic Toxicity: Illustrative Case and Review of the Literature
Authors: Reynolds Kerry L. , Guidon Amanda C. 
Published: November 2018

Abstract

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) initiate antitumor immunity by blocking the action of immune inhibitor-signaled cytotoxic proteins, such as cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4, programmed cell death protein 1, and programmed cell death ligand 1. However, in rare cases (∼1%–12% of patients), ICI treatment causes neurologic immune-related adverse events (irAEs). These include, but are not limited to, headache, encephalitis, neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, and myositis. The symptoms associated with irAEs can range from mild (grade 1–2) to severe (grade 3–4); however, they are often challenging to diagnose because they may present as generalized symptoms, such as fatigue and weakness, that can also be caused by the cancer itself. Here, we present an illustrative case of a 67-year-old woman who presented with signs of a neurologic irAE, including progressive dysphagia and weakness leading to falls, which started during treatment with pembrolizumab and worsened following initiation of ipilimumab. Following neurological and pathological evaluation, she was diagnosed with myositis. She was treated with steroids and improved rapidly. In this article, we review previous literature to provide guidance to frequently asked questions concerning the diagnosis and management of neurologic irAEs in patients with advanced cancer. With prompt and effective treatment, most patients will achieve a complete recovery.

Key Points
Neurologic immune-related adverse events (irAEs) affect approximately 1% of patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) monotherapy and 2%-3% treated with combination therapy. These irAEs can affect any portion of the nervous system, although peripheral nerve system manifestations are most common. Overlap syndromes with multiple neurologic irAEs or other affected organ systems frequently exist. Diagnosis of neurologic irAEs can be challenging. Routine testing may be unremarkable and symptoms frequently mimic those from cancer or side effects of other therapies. Optimal management is currently unknown. A systematic, highly coordinated, and multidisciplinary approach is critical. Outcomes from neurologic irAEs are typically favorable with the current practice of holding the ICI and starting corticosteroids. Some patients are even successfully retreated with an ICI. A subset of patients, however, have a fulminant and potentially fatal course. Improved risk assessments and targeted therapies are needed.
Звуковая скульптура в публичном пространстве
Authors: Кейлин Вадим 
Published: November 2018

Speaker Sculptures1— серия звуковых скульптур в общественных пространствах, созданных Бенуа Мобри в 1987–2015 гг. Все они представляют собой сложенные из действующих громкоговорителей крупномасштабные конструкции, часто имитирующие существующие памятники архитектуры или исторические типы зданий. Публика может взаимодействовать с работой, позвонив по определенному телефонному номеру, либо посредством Bluetooth или Wi-Fi. Содержание этих интеракций составляет звуковую часть работы.
Цель данной статьи — рассмотреть реализованную в Speaker Sculptures художественную стратегию объединения общественных и частных пространств с помощью акустических медиа и технологий, а также ее гипотетические приложения к акустическому дизайну городских пространств. Следует отметить, что предметом рассмотрения является эта художественная стратегия в целом, а не отдельные работы, поэтому ряд художественных соображений, важных для отдельных скульптур, оставлен за рамками данной статьи. В то же время часть тезисов носит гипотетический характер и, возможно, выходит за рамки того, что было реализовано в конкретных работах. Другими словами, в центре данного текста — возможные эффекты, которые Speaker Sculptures могли бы оказать на городское пространство, если бы стали его постоянной частью.
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1 Название серии представляет собой непереводимую игру слов и потому дано без перевода. Speaker в данном контексте может означать как громкоговоритель, так и говорящего, а название в целом отсылает к Speakers Corner — «Уголку ораторов» в лондонском Гайд-парке. Для единообразия названия отдельных работ даны также без перевода.
Идеология, культура и власть в постлужковской Москве
Authors: Грозовский Борис Владимирович , Башкаев Тимур Истанович , Вендина Ольга Ивановна , Заливухин Илья Вячеславович , Кальгаев Антон Александрович , Малинин Николай Сергеевич , Медведев Сергей Александрович , Ревзин Григорий Исаакович 
Published: November 2018

Что такое парк «Зарядье» с исторической точки зрения? Какие смыслы он несет? Как вписывается в идеологический, политико-экономический, эстетический и культурный контекст современной Москвы? Иконический это проект или созданный наряду с другими изменениями, которые претерпевает Москва? Проект парка «Зарядье» вызывает множество вопросов.
Парк «Зарядье» можно рассматривать в сравнении с ВДНХ как проект, олицетворяющий могущество власти. Своей грандиозностью парк стирает из памяти города все предыдущие этапы преобразования этого места, создавая историю новой Москвы. С другой стороны, это консолидирующий проект, репрезентирующий российскую идентичность. Место, где каждый может найти часть своей личной истории.
Данная дискуссия проходила в рамках исследования парка «Зарядье» Михалом Муравским совместно с Высшей школой урбанистики имени А.А. Высоковского НИУ ВШЭ. Эксперты обсудили не только архитектурный и урбанистический аспекты парка «Зарядье», но и его значение в контексте Москвы Сергея Собянина.
Nadir Rastlanan Bir Olgu: Torakolitiazis
Authors: GÜRZ Selçuk , BİLGİN BÜYÜKKARABACAK Yasemin , YILMAZ Volkan , TEMEL Necmiye Gül , BAŞOĞLU Ahmet 
Published: November 2018

Giriş:
Torakolitiazis,
plevral boşlukta bir veya daha fazla hareketli plevral taşın (kalsifikasyonlu
veya kalsifikasyonsuz) herhangi bir travma, müdahale veya plörezi olmadan
varlığıdır. Bu çalışmada, torakolitiazis tanısı alan olgu literatür bilgileri
eşliğinde sunulmuştur.Olgu: 53
yaşındaki bir kadın, tekrarlayan ağızdan kan gelme şikayeti ile kliniğimize
başvurdu. Bilgisayarlı tomografide; sol
akciğer linguler segmentte paramediastinal
ve subplevral alanda yaklaşık 8x10 mm kalsifikasyon içeren düzgün sınırlı
nodüler lezyon saptanması üzerine tarafımıza başvurdu. Hastaya intratorasik
nodül tanısı ile Video yardımlı
torasik cerrahi (VATS) uygulandı. Eksplorasyonda, sol plevral boşlukta
parakardiyak yağlı doku içerisinde serbest, beyaz renkli, 1x2 cm’lik solid nodül
çıkarıldı. Histopatolojik inceleme, torakolitiyaz ile uyumlu; fibröz ve yer yer
kalsifiye kapsül ile çevrili iç yüzünde yağ nekrozu ile uyumlu olabilecek
alanlar içeren kalsifiye fibrotik nodül olarak raporlandı. Hasta postoperatif
2. Günde sorunsuz olarak taburcu edildi.Tartışma: Tek veya çoklu periferik kalsifiye ve özellikle mobil, intratorasik
nodüllerin ayırıcı tanısında torakolitiazis akılda bulundurulmalıdır. Bu hastalarda, torakoskopik
eksplorasyon, efektif ve güvenle uygulanabilecek ilk tercih tedavi seçeneği
olmalıdır.
Robot Yardımlı Parsiyel Nefrektomi: İlk 56 Hastamızda Cerrahi Teknik ve Onkolojik Sonuçların Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: İSLAMOĞLU Ekrem , ÖZSOY Çağatay , KARAMIK Kaan , EROL İbrahim , ATEŞ Mutlu , SAVAŞ Murat 
Published: November 2018

Amaç: Kliniğimizde böbrek
tümörü nedeniyle robot yardımlı parsiyel
nefrektomi (RYPN) yapılan ilk 56 hastamızda cerrahi teknik ve onkolojik
sonuçların değerlendirilmesi.Materyal ve metod: Mart
2015 ile Şubat 2018 tarihleri arasında RYPN yapılan 56 hastanın prospektif olarak toplanan verileri geriye
dönük olarak analiz edildi. Preoperatif kan parametrelerinde hemoglobin, serum
üre/kreatinin ve karaciğer fonksiyon testleri bakıldı. Perioperatif
parametrelerde; ameliyat ve iskemi süreleri ile kan transfüzyonları kaydedildi.
Postoperatif olarak hemoglobin değerleri ve patolojik sonuçlar incelendi.Bulgular: Yaşları
ortalama 59 yıl (32-84) olan 44 erkek ve 12 kadın hastaya transperitoneal
yaklaşınla RYPN uygulandı. Ortalama tümör çapı 3.8 cm (1.5-8) olan 27 sağ, 29 sol
renal ünite opere edildi. Ortalama operasyon süresi 151 dk (90-250), ortalama sıcak iskemi süresi 24.5
dk (18-35), ortalama kan kaybı 63 ml
(25-100) idi. Bir hastada (% 1.7) transfüzyon gerektiren perirenal hematom
gözlendi. Hiçbir hastada açık cerrahiye dönülme ihtiyacı olmadı ve hiçbir
hastada nefrektomi gerekmedi. Sekiz hastada pelvikaliksiyel sistem açıldığı
için onarım yapıldı ancak hiçbirisine üreteral stent yerleştirme ihtiyacı
duyulmadı. Böbrekteki kitlelerin % 78.5’i primer renal hücreli karsinom olarak
raporlandı ve 4 hastada (% 9.0) cerrahi sınır pozitif olarak belirtildi.
Hastaların ortalama takip süresi 13(4-36) aydı ve hiçbir hastada lokal
rekürrens ya da uzak metastaz görülmedi. Hiçbir hastada insizyonel herni gibi
geç dönem komplikasyon izlenmedi.

Sonuç: RYPN, iyi seçilmiş evre
1 böbrek tümörlerinde güvenle uygulanabilen bir cerrahi yöntemdir. Cerraha
sağladığı sütür atma kolaylığı ve hareket serbestliği sayesinde sıcak iskemi
süresini makul düzeylerde tutarak, öngörülen
onkolojik ve fonksiyonel sonuçlara, düşük morbidite ile ulaşılmasını sağlar.
Pilot Experimentation of the Accuracy of Accelerometer Activity Count-Derived Breaks in Sedentary Time
Authors: Loprinzi Paul D. , Edwards Meghan K 
Published: November 2018

Introduction: The purpose of this study was toconduct a pilot experimentation of the accuracy of the ActiGraph GT9X model in detecting breaks from sedentary behavior.
Methods: Participants completed six transitional-based sedentary break activities while wearing an ActiGraph GT9X accelerometer. Data were processed using both the default filter and low-frequency extension filter. Direct observation was used as the criterion to observe a break in sedentary behavior. Trial 1 included the transition from sitting to standing; trial 2, sitting to walking for 30 sec; trial 3, sitting to walking for 1 min; trial 4, standing to walking for 30 sec; trial 5, standing to walking for 1 min; and trial 6, standing to sitting. Results: For both the default and low-frequency filter, the accelerometer only detected a break 10% of the time for trial 1. Accuracy was also low (<40%) for trial 6. However, accuracy was perfect (100%) for trials 2-5. Conclusion: The ActiGraph GT9X accelerometer was inaccurate in detecting a sedentary break when transitioning from a sitting to standing position but was accurate for other transitional shifts.
CULTURAL-HISTORICAL OBJECTS OF RIEBIŅI MUNICIPALITY IN THE 19th CENTURY – RIEBIŅI MANOR, PASTARI WINDMILLS AND BUFALIŠKI (GEĻENOVA)
Authors: Brīvere Inese 
Published: November 2018

The present research is based on the method of source analysis, and its objective is to study a cultural and historical heritage of the manor of the end of the 19th century. In the documents of the Latvian State Historical Archives (the Russian Imperial Census of 1897) contain information about the manor and the buildings that had ben purchased by S. Kierbedz and M. Reut. The research does not confirm the widespread assertion that Eugenia Kerbedz has substantially renovated Riebiņi castle at the end of the 19th century for the work and recreation of the artists. The cultural-historical objects mentioned in the paper are not properly maintained today, and their potential regarding the tourism industry is not deployed. The potential of use depends on the type of use and location, as well as their technical condition. The census records are useful for family research.
RISKS AND RISK MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES IN LATVIA: THE RESULTS OF AN EXPERT SURVEY
Authors: Sārtaputna Sintija , Zvaigzne Anda 
Published: November 2018

In the era of progressive globalisation, risk has become an integral component of entrepreneurship, which makes it necessary for every enterprise to design a risk prevention plan. The research aim is to assess the expert opinions on risks and risk management alternatives for building construction industry enterprises in Latvia. To achieve the aim, the following specific research tasks are set: 1) to assess the most essential and widespread risks for building construction industry enterprises in Latvia; 2) to identify the most effective risk management alternatives for building construction industry enterprises.Research methods used: monographic, descriptive, analysis, synthesis, data grouping and a sociological method – a structured expert survey.The research results showed that almost half of the identified risks for building construction industry enterprises could be prevented by applying the risk mitigation strategy and taking various daily control and internal management measures, thereby investing no additional funds and reducing the consequences caused by the existing risks. A calculation of the average risk severity level by risk group revealed that the most essential risks affecting the building construction industry were those related to human capital.To reduce the effect of seasonality and the risk of unforeseeable orders, building construction industry enterprises have to diversify their business, developing some auxiliary kind of economic activity. This would ensure earning revenues throughout the year.
CONCEPT OF VIRTUAL CURRENCIES IN MODERN ECONOMIES
Authors: Kotane Inta 
Published: November 2018

In recent years, development of blockchain technology and virtual currencies (VCs) have been followed not just by the media and industry professionals all over the world – there rarely could be found a person who has not ever heard the term ‘bitcoin’. Despite the popularity of VCs, there is a lack of comprehensible information in the Latvian language about what the virtual currency (VC) is, as well the concepts of digital and VCs are often misused as synonyms. The research is based on the analysis of special literature and scientific publications on the system of VCs. The aim of the research: to explore the concept of VCs in the modern economy. General scientific research methods are used in the research: the method of monographic or descriptive research, the comparative analysis method for studying the concept of VCs, the classification, legal regulation, and future development possibilities. The results of the research show that VCs are a type of digital currency, though, the opposite statement is not correct. Thus, all VCs are digital, but not all digital currencies are virtual. Exploration of the legal framework of VCs suggests that it is at an early stage of development. With the increasing number of VCs and along with strengthening of the legal framework of VCs, the issue of possible directions of the future development of VCs is raised. Two points of view dominate: the future currency or payment system, for example, smart contracts.
Виктимизация юридических лиц — жертв корпоративного мошенничества
Authors: Гулый Антон Андреевич 
Published: November 2018

<p>В статье подчеркивается, что корпоративная преступность оказывает негативное влияние на инвестиционную привлекательность России, чем обуславливает отток капитала, дестабилизирует фундаментальные факторы экономики, что опосредованно способствует спаду основных экономических показателей, в том числе росту инфляции, снижению производства, теневизации экономики. Основным видом экономических преступлений, с которым сталкиваются компании и в России, и в других странах мира, является незаконное присвоение активов путем мошенничества. Виктимизация хозяйствующих субъектов (организаций) продолжает увеличиваться, вместе с потерями жертв корпоративного мошенничества. В работе приводится характеристика жертв корпоративного мошенничества.</p>Статья подготовлена на основе доклада на Всероссийской научной конференции «Моисеевские чтения» (Москва, 26 мая 2018 г.).