bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Risk Factor for Children During Drop-off and Pick-up Time around the Primary School in Thailand
Authors: Sattanon Kirati , Upala Prapatpong 
Published: September 2018

Background:Traffic accidents, hazardous behaviors, and caretakers’ opinions have a strong effect on students’ safety during the drop-off and pick-up period. The present research about student drop-off and pick-up behaviors and spatial analysis will be helpful for better understanding school traffic incidents and related risk factors.Objective:To examine the risk factors associated with school drop-off and pick-up in three dimensions: 1) risk zones, 2) risk behaviors, and 3) risk periods.Method:A mixed method approach was employed using 4 sets of data, consisting of 1) the statistics of accidents occurring around primary schools, 2) the student drop-off and pick-up behaviors, 3) the opinions toward risk zones and risk periods, and 4) the data obtained from the survey and interview. The spatial analysis was conducted using kernel density estimation technique. The statistical data analysis was carried out to analyze and compare the questionnaire responses given by the teachers and parents from the primary schools with the highest accident rate in 5 regions of Thailand.Results:Pedestrian crossing points in front of the school gates and blind spots behind the school buildings were considered the risk zones. In the morning, the parents usually dropped the students off at the pavements in front of the school gate. Some of them walked the students to the classrooms. After school, the parents parked their cars and then walked to wait for the students at the meeting points scattered inside or outside the school. The opinions of the teachers and parents regarding the risk periods were found to be significantly different (p< 0.01), which affected the way the teachers and parents looked out for the students’ safety in the morning and after school period.Conclusion:The areas around pedestrian crossing points and school gates require effective transport planning in order to specifically prevent and monitor hazardous incidents. A scattering of drop-off and pick-up points are risk behaviors. Therefore, each school should clearly set up safe drop-off and pick-up points and pay close attention to the safety of students both in the morning and after school. Creating safety for students should start with improving the school environment in order to reduce anxiety and facilitate behavior change.
Evaluation of the Superabsorbent Effect on the Yield and Some Growth Factors of Pisum sativum L. under Drought Stress Conditions
Authors: Norodinvand Farahnaz A. , Dehkordi Davoud K. , Egdernezhad Aslan 
Published: September 2018

Background:
Deficit irrigation is an optimum technique for producing products under
drought stress conditions. The superabsorbent hydrogel is a hydrophilic polymer with cross-linked
3-D hydrophilic nets that are able to take up and keep noteworthy values of water and aquatic liquids.
Recently published patents have provided significant information about the superabsorbent
application in agriculture.

Objective:
The aim of this study was to investigate the superabsorbent effect on the yield and some
of the growth factors of Pisum sativum L. under drought stress conditions.

Methods:
The experimental factors included: irrigation treatments at two levels of 100% and 75%
water requirement by the plant. The second factor included the levels of superabsorbent application
which included three levels of control treatment, potting soil with a weight percentage of 0.5 and 1.
The third factor was the location of the superabsorbent application.

Results:
According to the results, the largest root length value corresponded to I2S1U treatment
plan, the largest root dry weight value corresponded to I1S2U treatment plan, the largest plant dry
weight corresponded to I2S1U treatment plan, the largest grain dry weight corresponded to I2S1U
treatment plan, the largest number of grains per pod corresponded to I2S2U treatment plan and the
largest number of pods per plant corresponded to I2S1U treatment plan which were significant at
5% level.

Conclusion:
It was concluded that the presence of the superabsorbent at the lower end of the pot
was effective in providing water and nutrients for the plant root.
A produção audiovisual na Educação Básica
Authors: Machado Eliany Salvatierra 
Published: September 2018

O presente texto visa apresentar reflexões sobre o processo de produção do audiovisual na Educação Básica, a partir do subprojeto “Arte – Cinema Licenciatura” do programa PIBID. A questão que norteia o trabalho é o quê e como ensinar audiovisual na Educação Básica no componente curricular Artes, ou seja, como uma área autônoma, separada das Artes Visuais, venha a responder pela existência de um novo profissional na escola. Já na formulação da proposta do subprojeto, tomamos como hipótese o conjunto de saberes e processos de significação e produção, que são mediados no ensino do audiovisual pelo educador audiovisual. Diante disso, há um conjunto de saberes que o educador audiovisual deve articular. O presente texto está organizado em quatro subitens: o primeiro diz respeito a educação básica e a produção audiovisual; o segundo, aos princípios da produção audiovisual educativa; o terceiro aos processos de produção educativa e, o quarto, aos atravessamentos.
The Alternative Net Model with the Fuzzy Decision Node for the Construction Projects Planning
Authors: Ibadov N. 
Published: September 2018

AbstractThe new approach to the construction project planning is presented in the article. The classical net model is enriched by the fuzzy decision node. The decision node allows for alternate choices dependent on appearing circumstances. The alternative net model with fuzzy decision node is an acyclic multi-graph, where some, chosen nodes (events) have multiple connections. These connections represent alternative methods of the certain work execution. Every work (activity) (i, j) in the net model with alternative methods of work execution, despite the basic information comprising the execution time, the cost, the number of necessary workers, should comprise additional information e.g. about a complexity of works, a real feasibility. The alternative ways of a given work execution are evaluated in the decision node based on the fuzzy decision model. Each method is evaluated by assigning it the preference level in a form of the value of the membership function - „equal or higher” μ≥ . The most preferable way of the work execution in a given circumstances, will have the highest value of preference level. When the choice is done the net model is solved in the traditional way. Therefore, the paper concentrates on the process of choosing the method of work execution in the fuzzy decision node. The example calculations accompanying the process of decision taking are presented too. The model requires the use of linguistic variables, a fuzzy numbers, as well as fuzzy preference relations together with some calculations applied the probability theory.
Minimum Representative Size in Comparing Research Performance of Universities: the Case of Medicine Faculties in Romania
Authors: Liu Xiaoling , Păunescu Mihai , Proteasa Viorel , Wu Jinshan 
Published: September 2018

Abstract

Purpose
The main goal of this study is to provide reliable comparison of performance in higher education. In this respect, we use scientometric measures associated with faculties of medicine in the six health studies universities in Romania.

Design/methodology/approach
The method to estimate the minimum necessary size, proposed in in Shen et al. (2017), is applied in this article. We collected data from the Scopus data-base for the academics of the departments of medicine within the six health studies universities in Romania during the 2009 to 2014. And two kind of statistic treatments based on that method are implemented, pair-wise comparison and one-to-the-rest comparison. All the results of these comparisons are shown.

Findings
According to the results: We deem that Cluj and Tg. Mureş have the superior and inferior performance respectively, since their reasonably small value of the minimum representative size, in either of the kinds of comparison, whichever indexes of citations, h-index, or g-index is used. we can not reliably distinguish differences among the rest of the faculties, since the quite large value of their minimum representative size.

Research limitations
There is only six faculties of medicine in health studies universities in Romania are analyzed.

Practical implications
Our methods of comparison play an important role in ranking data sets associated with different collective units, such as faculties, universities, institutions, based on some aggregate scores like mean and totality.

Originality/value
We applied the minimum representative size to a new emprical context—that of the departments of medicine in the health studies universities in Romania.
Thyroid cancer detection rate and associated risk factors in patients with thyroid nodules classified as Bethesda category III
Authors: Mileva Magdalena , Stoilovska Bojana , Jovanovska Anamarija , Ugrinska Ana , Petrushevska Gordana , Kostadinova-Kunovska Slavica , Miladinova Daniela , Majstorov Venjamin 
Published: September 2018

Abstract

Background
Ultrasound guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is a standard procedure for thyroid nodules management and selecting patients for surgical treatment. Atypia of undetermined significance (AUS) or follicular lesion of undetermined significance (FLUS), as stated by The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology, is a diagnostic category with an implied malignancy risk of 5–15%. The aim of our study was to review cytology and histopathology reports, as well as clinical and ultrasound data, for thyroid nodules reported as AUS/FLUS, in order to evaluate the malignancy rate and to assess factors associated with malignant outcome.

Patients and methods
A total of 112 AUS/FLUS thyroid nodules in 105 patients were evaluated, of which 85 (75.9%) were referred to surgery, 21 (18.8%) were followed-up by repeat FNA and 6 nodules (5.3%) were clinically observed. Each was categorized in two final diagnostic groups - benign or malignant, which were further compared to clinical data of patients and ultrasonographic features of the nodules.

Results
Final diagnosis of malignancy was reached in 35 cases (31.2%) and 77 (68.8%) had benign lesions. The most frequent type of cancer was papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) - 58.1% PTC and 25.8% had follicular variant of PTC. Patients’ younger age, smaller nodule size, hypoechoic nodule and presence of calcifications were shown to be statistically significant risk factors for malignancy.

Conclusions
The rate of malignancy for the AUS/FLUS diagnostic category in our study was higher than estimated by the Bethesda System. Clinical and ultrasound factors should be considered when decision for patient treatment is being made.
A Biopolymer Based 3D Printable Hydrogel for Toxic Metal Adsorption from Water
Authors: Appuhamillage Gayan A. , Berry Danielle , Benjamin Candace , Luzuriaga Michael A. , Reagan John C. , Gassensmith Jeremiah J. , Smaldone Ron 
Published: September 2018

Herein, we describe a 3Dprintable hydrogel that is capable ofremoving toxic metal pollutants from watersolutions. To achieve this, shear-thinninghydrogels were prepared by blendingchitosan with diacrylated Pluronic F-127 (F127-DA) which allows for UV curing after printing. Several hydrogel compositions were tested for their ability to absorb common metal pollutants such as lead, copper, cadmium and mercury, as well as for their printability. These hydrogels displayed excellent metal adsorption with some examples capable of up to 95% metal removal within 30 min. We show that 3D printed hydrogel structures that would be difficult to fabricate by conventional manufacturing methods, can adsorb metal ions significantly faster than solid objects, owing to their higher accessible surface areas.
Exploring the Personal Mastery of Educational Leaders: FieldTransFormation360 and its Validation in the Austrian Leadership Academy
Authors: Gregorzewski Malte , Schratz Michael , Wiesner Christian 
Published: September 2018

This paper introduces the innovative model FieldTransFormation360 and its aim to help educational leaders in assessing their personal mastery. Moreover, it presents empirical findings from its first exploratory applicationin an Austrian leadership framework. In a first conceptual part, the theoretical underpinnings and the context of the origin of the model are outlined with reference to similar approaches in the area of school leadership. In the following part, the application of the model is introduced through the explanation of the methodology and how the model is turned into a self-assessment instrument. Insights into the results of its exploratoryapplication in the Austrian Leadership Academy are presented in the empirical part. Its first application serves as the consolidation and validation of FieldTransFormation360 as a meaningful self-assessment tool for the professional development of school leaders. The results of the exploratory approach with participants in the Austrian Leadership Academy suggest that the model and its instrument can be regarded as a robust assessment tool for the development of a deeper understanding about the transformative power through personal and professional development in the lived experience of educational leadership.
Teacher Subjectivity Regarding Assessment: Exploring English as a Foreign Language Teachers’ Conceptions of Assessment Theories that Influence Student Learning
Authors: Seden Kinley , Svaricek Roman 
Published: September 2018

Evidence shows that teachers’ beliefs about the purpose of assessment are relevant with regard to how assessment is planned and implemented in classroom settings. Using a range of data sources, this qualitative interpretive study examined how 10 English as a Foreign Language teachers in Czech lower secondary schools perceived their assessment beliefs (subjective theories) and how these beliefs influenced their assessment practices within the classroom. The findings showed that although the majority of the teachers used a wide range of sources to construct their subjective theories of assessment, most of their assessment practices are still based on old-fashioned routines and in contradiction of previous research findings. An analysis of the importance of assessment practices revealed that grading, testing, questioning, and verbal feedback were used often, while self-, peer, written, and portfolio assessments were the least exercised options. Furthermore, the results indicated that the majority of the teachers used assessment for managing behaviour and for certification rather than to improve teaching and learning. The results also suggested that introducingtargeted professional development courses that aim to create innovative assessment practices could contribute to transforming teaching and learning for better student learning.
The Missing Link: Teacher Learning for Diversity in an Area-based Initiative in Portugal
Authors: Szelei Nikolett , Alves Ines 
Published: September 2018

As an attempt to promote educational success in socio-economically disadvantaged contexts, area-based initiatives are often launched in Europe, such as the programme Territórios Educativos de ntervenção Prioritária in Portugal. Given the importance of teaching quality to enhance student learning and considerable student diversity in the schools included in this initiative, this article explores opportunities for teacher learning for diversity within the programme. Documentary analysis was conducted on 188 school documents from 95 school clusters in the programme. The following research questions were asked: Does the programme promote teacher learning? In what ways is teacher learning promoted? Does teacher learning address diversity? The findings suggest that some interventions provide the possibility of teacher learning, such as the processes of learning together, pedagogical supervision, reflection, and attending professional development courses. However, diversity seemed to be largely missing from these initiatives. Furthermore, two cornerstones of teacher learning for diversity were absent: teachers’ critical reflection on students’ inclusion/exclusion; and learning from/with students, families, and communities. Additionally, most professional development opportunities were organised around and measured by students’ academic results, thus positioning teacher learning as instrumental in raising school success, rather than a core of transforming education for diversity. These results call for policies within the Territórios Educativos de Intervenção Prioritária programme to include teacher learning that engages with and fosters critical thinking around diversity and to involve communities’ and students’ voices in order to truly tackle social exclusion. The findings can contribute to the debate on the approach to diversity in area-based initiatives in Europe.
Monitoramento Online da Dengue
Authors: IZBICKI Rafael , CRUZ Letícia Octaviano da 
Published: September 2018

Infelizmente, relatórios oficiais sobre o avanço no número de casos de epidemias como a dengue levam muito tempo para serem divulgados, o que faz com que a população viva em estado de desinformação e gestores públicos tenham dificuldades em implementar políticas para combater as proliferações. Neste trabalho, mostramos como dados coletados gratuitamente em tempo real pelo Google Trends podem ser utilizados para que se preveja o número diário de novos casos de dengue no estado de São Paulo. Para estimar a evolução de tal quantidade, foram utilizados o método dos mínimos quadrados, lasso e florestas aleatórias, com covariáveis criadas a partir da mensuração do volume de buscas diárias de algumas palavras-chave, como "tratamento dengue", "sintomas dengue" e "febre dengue". O modelo estimado através do método dosmínimos quadrados foi o que apresentou melhores predições, se mostrando adequado para fornecer estimativas atualizadas do número de casos de dengue para um período de até oito meses após a divulgação do último relatório oficial. Isso possibilita que os órgãos competentes e o governo adotem medidas necessárias para contenção de epidemias de modo mais eficaz e barato que o tradicional.
Reducción de la variabilidad de un proceso de desmineralización de agua por intercambio iónico; para elaboración de bebidas gaseosas.
Authors: Vasquez Reino Edgar Walter 
Published: September 2018

El enfoque del presente trabajo consistió en encontrar las soluciones necesarias para reducir la variabilidad, aumentar la capacidad y establecer un plan de mejora del proceso de desmineralización de agua para elaboración de bebidas. Para esto se realizó el diagnóstico del proceso y se reconocieron físicamente los elementos, insumos y equipos, desde la toma de la fuente hasta la fabricación de las bebidas. Las variables críticas de calidad las determinó control de calidad de acuerdo con pruebas realizadas en laboratorio y datos históricos. Se estableció dentro de la problemática que las dos variables críticas de calidad eran la dureza y alcalinidad del agua; se estudió el proceso con la referencia en estas dos variables para conocer las causas raíz que ocasionaban los problemas, se realizó mediciones para calcular la capacidad del proceso y realizar análisis de estabilidad, y se determinó las causas raíz del problema. La mejora incluyó la capacitación al personal, manual de arranque y manual de regeneración del equipo, además de controles en el proceso mediante cartas de control del tipo X-R. Se consiguió la reducción de la variabilidad, el aumento de la capacidad y mejora del proceso.
A (in)formação científica e humanizada dos profissionais da área de saúde: a literatura nas humanidades médicas
Authors: Almeida Patrícia De 
Published: September 2018

Literatura e medicina convivem harmoniosamente, sendo trivial afirmar que ler faz bem à saúde. Todavia, o diálogo entre literatura e ciência nem sempre é assumido em benefício mútuo. A literatura faz bem à medicina e mostra-se útil à (in)formação dos profissionais de saúde? Com o objetivo de refletir sobre este assunto, efetuou-se uma auscultação da literatura científica recente sobre essa temática. Como resultado, enumeraram-se os trabalhos considerados mais relevantes, com contributos concretos da literatura para a medicina e das humanidades para a educação em ciências médicas. Conclui-se que os profissionais de saúde valorizam a literatura na prática clínica e que a neurologia e a psiquiatria são as áreas que mais reconhecem o potencial literário. Reconhece-se uma tendência à inclusão das humanidades médicas nos currículos dos cursos das ciências da saúde. Assim, será benéfica a inclusão da literatura nas humanidades médicas e na formação dos profissionais de saúde.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI BERBASIS DEKSTOP PADA KOPERASI MELATI
Authors: Mauladi Kemal Farouq 
Published: September 2018

Applications, Plans to Build Desktop-Based Information Systems on Melati Cooperatives, as one form of organization are the implementing units of members of the welfare sector in this case especially small and medium entrepreneurs. In making the system, it is necessary to have a system design, the system design used is object-oriented design by making object diagrams, functional models, and ERDs and normalization techniques for data modeling
APLIKASI PENGENALAN OBJEK WISATA SEJARAH KOTA TUA JAKARTA BERBASIS AUGMENTED REALITY
Authors: Riadi Agung Selamet , Anton Anton , Radiyah Ummu 
Published: September 2018

The world of tourism in Indonesia, especially DKI Jakarta, has developed rapidly. One of the tourism object in Jakarta is Old Town tour (Kota Tua). About thirty percent of visitors who came to the Kota Tua area, generally come only to take pictures, bike or just gather. To provide a unique experience and historical knowledge to tourists, an application of augmented reality is made that can be used by tourists when visiting Jakarta's Kota Tua area. In the application created there are three-dimensional objects, photos, as well as general informationsand historical informations of attractions in the Kota Tua Jakarta. The method of this research using waterfall model as a system development model with five stages namely Requirement Analysis, System Design, Implementation, Integration and Testing, Operation and Maintenance.
PELESTARIAN ARSITEKTUR LANGGAR DHUWUR MBAH YAI MASTUR LAMONGAN
Authors: Agustapraja Hammam Rofiqi 
Published: September 2018

Langgar Dhuwur Mbah Yai Mastur is a lifted small mosque established by Hadratus Syaikh KH. Mastur Asnawi, until now it is still used for the activities of the Tahfidhul - Qur'an Islamic Boarding School, in terms of architecture, this building has different characteristics from the surrounding buildings, namely a simple design in the form of a stage made of wood and roofed with traditional roof (Limasan), so that the existence of meaning Historically this violation has not been eroded by development, so the need for research on architectural preservation with the consideration that this object has fulfilled the requirements of the Cultural Heritage Objects Act No. 11 of 2010, the method used to examine the preservation of architecture is a method of qualitative analysis using an approach with three methods, namely analysis description method, evaluative method and development method. The results of this study indicate that some visual elements of Langgar Dhuwur are still permanent, which can be known through observation on the object of study. Preservation directives for building visual elements are classified into three potential, namely low, medium and high potential, then from the three potential levels, preservation actions will be determined