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Academic E-book Usability from the Student’s Perspective
Authors: Tovstiadi Esta , Tingle Natalia , Wiersma Gabrielle 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Objective – This article describes how librarians systematically compared different e-book platforms to identify which features and design impact usability and user satisfaction.
Methods – This study employed task-based usability testing, including the “think-aloud protocol.” Students at the University of Colorado Boulder completed a series of typical tasks to compare the usability and measure user satisfaction with academic e-books. For each title, five students completed the tasks on three e-book platforms: the publisher platform and two aggregators. Thirty-five students evaluated seven titles on nine academic e-book platforms.
Results – This study identified each platform’s strengths and weaknesses based on students’ experiences and preferences. The usability tests indicated that students preferred Ebook Central over EBSCO and strongly preferred the aggregators over publisher platforms.
Conclusions – Librarians can use student expectations and preferences to guide e-book purchasing decisions. Preferences may vary by institution, but variations in e-book layout and functionality impact students’ ability to successfully complete tasks and influences their affinity for or satisfaction with any given platform. Usability testing is a useful tool for gauging user expectations and identifying preferences for features, functionality, and layout.
A FORMAÇÃO MATEMÁTICA NO CURSO DE PEDAGOGIA: aprendizagens a partir da modelagem matemática
Authors: Silva Vantielen da Silva , Burak Dionísio 
Published: December 2018

A investigação apresentada, situada no campo da Modelagem Matemática na perspectiva da Educação Matemática, é resultado de um curso desenvolvido com acadêmicos de Pedagogia da Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste do Paraná, UNICENTRO. E, mais precisamente, sob uma postura fenomenológica, foi construída a partir da seguinte interrogação: O que se revela sobre a Modelagem Matemática na formação inicial de pedagogos? Esta que permitiu compreender e interpretar, a partir da argumentação de acadêmicos de Pedagogia, que atividades desta natureza contribuem para uma formação inicial mais significativa na área de Matemática e para a reconstrução dos significados da Matemática e, também, para o desenvolvimento de habilidades indispensáveis à docência, como autonomia, criatividade, criticidade e reflexividade.Palavras-chave: Educação Matemática. Formação de professores. Modelagem Matemática.THE MATHEMATICAL FORMATION IN PEDAGOGY’S: course learning through mathematical modeling Abstract: This presented investigation, located in Mathematical Modeling field in Mathematics Education perspective, is the result of a course developed with Pedagogy academics from Paraná Midwest State University, UNICENTRO. And, more precisely, under a phenomenological position, was built from the following question: What does it reveal about Mathematical Modeling in the pedagogue’s initial education? This one, which allowed to understand and interpret, from the academic’s discussion in the Pedagogy course, that activities from this origin contribute for an initial education more meaningful in Mathematics field and to the Mathematics meaning reconstruction and, also, to the development of necessary skills to teaching, as autonomy, creativity, criticism and reflexion.Keywords: Mathematics Education. Teacher’s Formation. Mathematical Modeling.FORMACIÓN EN MATEMÁTICAS EN EL CURSOR DE PEDAGOGIA: apredizaje a partir del modelado de matemáticasResumen: La investigación presentada en el campo del Modelado Matemático en la perspectiva de la Educación de Matemáticas es el resultado del desarrollo con académicos de Pedagogía de la Universidad Estatal del Centro-Oeste de Paraná- UNICENTRO. Precisamente bajo una postura fenomenológica, se construyó a partir del siguiente interrogantes: ¿Lo que se revela sobre el Modelado Matemático en la formación inicial de pedagogos? Está que permitió comprender e interpretar, a partir de argumentaciones de académicos de Pedagogía, que actividades de esta naturaleza contribuyen a una formación inicial más significativa en la área de Matemática y para la reconstrucción de los significados de las Matemáticas, y también, para el desarrollo de habilidades indispensables para la docencia, como autononomía, creatividad, criticidad y reflexividad .Palabras clave: Educación de Matemáticas. Formación de Profesores. Modelado de Matemáticas.
A IDEOLOGIA DA INCLUSÃO SOCIAL NO PLANO NACIONAL DE QUALIFICAÇÃO (PNQ)
Authors: Alaniz Erika Porceli , Bruno Lúcia 
Published: December 2018

Discute-se, neste artigo, a concepção de inclusão social na política pública de qualificação profissional veiculada pelo Plano Nacional de Qualificação (PNQ 2003-2012). No PNQ, a dimensão ‘social’ tem destaque se comparado com o plano anterior, com intuito de superar as críticas do plano anterior e contemplar a minimização da pobreza como estratégia de governabilidade. Para apreendermos a contradição no discurso oficial e confrontarmos aparência e essência, realizamos a pesquisa documental e empírica que permitiu o cotejamento entre os dados coletados. Identificamos que, embora no PNQ apregoe a universalização da política de qualificação, o que se materializa é a focalização em público prioritário como, por exemplo, os pertencentes a Economia Solidária. IDEOLOGY OF SOCIAL INCLUSION IN THE NATIONAL QUALIFICATION PLAN (NQP)Abstract: This article discussed the concept of social inclusion in the public policy of professional qualification disclosed by the National Qualification Plan (NQP-2003- 2012). In the NQP, the 'social' dimension stands out if compared with the previous plan, with the intention of overcoming the criticisms of the previous plan and, contemplate minimizing poverty as a governability strategy. To apprehend the contradiction in official speech and to confront appearance and essence, we have realized an empirical and documentary research that allowed collating between the data collected. We have identified that although the NQP proclaims the universalization of qualification policy, what is materialized is the targeting on priority public, as for instance, those belonging to the Solidarity Economy.Keywords: Professional qualification. National Qualification Plan. Social inclusion policy. Solidarity economy.LA IDEOLOGÍA DE LA INCLUSIÓN SOCIAL EN EL PLAN NACIONAL DE CALIFICACIÓN (PNQ)Resumen: Se discute, en este artículo, la concepción de inclusión social en la política pública de calificación profesional transmitida por el Plan Nacional de Calificación (PNQ-2003-2012). En el PNQ, la dimensión social se destaca en comparación con el plan anterior, con el fin de superar las críticas del plan anterior y contemplar la minimización de la pobreza como estrategia de gobernabilidad. Para aprender la contradicción en el discurso oficial y confrontar apariencia y esencia, realizamos la investigación documental y empírica que permitió el cotejo entre los datos recolectados. Identificamos que, aunque en el PNQ pregona la universalización de la política de calificación, lo que se materializa es la focalización en público prioritario, como por ejemplo, los pertenecientes a la Economía SolidariaPalabras clave: Calificación Profesional. Plan Nacional de Calificación. Política de inclusión social. Economía solidaria.
The effect of spatial configuration on social interaction: a syntactic evaluation of a faculty building
Authors: Siramkaya Suheyla Buyuksahin , Aydin Dicle 
Published: December 2018

The properties of physical environment affect the psychological processes of the individuals and groups using that environment and their socialization with their environment. Every physical environment includes the existence of a social environment and every social environment includes the existence of a physical environment; because socialization is one of the basic human needs. The fulfillment of this basic requirement is possible when the spaces are designed in a way to have properties giving opportunities to social interaction. Among education spaces faculty buildings are social environments giving opportunity to young people to socialize, share interests, have relation with each other, develop the relationship within groups and belonging feelings. Social behaviors, social interactions and gathering areas of students in faculty buildings are important issues from the point of architectural programming and architectural design performance. This study is depended on the evaluation of social environments in faculty buildings considering the students’ social interactions upon the selected faculty building. In the scope of this evaluation long term observations directed at the determination of students social interactions and gathering areas will be done, the plan of the building will be analyzed through Syntax 2D and as a result the effect of the spatial configuration on social interaction will be evaluated.
Keywords: Space syntax, environment-human behaviour, spatial configuration, social interaction, faculty buildings.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Maree Prof. Dr. Kobus 
Published: December 2018

Dear Readers,
It is the great honor for us to publish fifty issue of Global Journal of Guidance and Counseling: Current Perspectives.
Global Journal of Guidance and Counseling: Current Perspectives welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on current issues related with the area of guidance and counselling. The journal is published quarterly and it is devoted to be a joint platform for presenting and discussing the emerging developments on guidance and counseling in an international arena.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to the following major areas as they relate to guidance and counseling; child and adolescent counseling, adult and elder counseling, family counseling, school counseling, higher education counseling, health counseling, crisis and risk counseling, occupational counseling, industrial counseling, cyber counseling, psychology education and occupational issues, inter- disciplinary approaches to psychology, counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, technology usage in psychology, counseling and guidance and special education.
Bilingualism, identity and social tolerance, Awareness levels of teachers regarding the physical abuse in children, Emotional intellengence in university students have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2015 Volume.
A total number of nine (9) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of six (3) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.
We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.
Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Kobus Maree Editor â€“ in Chief
Semantic space of elementary teacher attitudes towards computer teaching assistant
Authors: Uhlirova Martina 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
This article is aimed at elementary teacher attitudes towards using educational technologies in education, especially in teaching elementary mathematics. The data used were collected by a questionnaire which was created on the principle of semantic differential. Basic statistical characteristics were calculated and a graph of the semantic space was plotted for all of the respondents participating in the study. In general, it is surprising that how differently teachers perceive the use of computers in education on the one hand, and the use of computers in teaching mathematics on the other. The results show that teachers are not convinced that it is meaningful to implement computers into primary mathematics education or that employing multimedia in teaching mathematics might bring educational benefits.
Keywords: Mathematics, computer teaching assistant, education.
Message from Editor
Authors: Ibrahim Dogan 
Published: December 2018

It is a great honor for us to publish Volume 8, No 2 of Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies.

Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies focuses on contemporary research addressing Information technology including emerging technologies, strategy, change, infrastructure, human resources, sourcing, system development and implementation, communications, technology developments, technology futures, national policies and standards. The journal also publishes articles that advance our understanding and application of research approaches and methods covering information technology, its evolution and future prospects. It is intended to be a multi-disciplinary international journal aimed at revealing results of research on information technology.
Articles focusing on Barriers to adopting e-commerce with small to mid-sized enterprises-SMEs in developed countries: an exploratory study in Australia, Building artificial neural networks to predict direction and magnitude of wind, current and wave for sailing vessels, Analysing Bangladeshi Consumersâ€™ Satisfaction and Preferences of E-banking Services in Small to Mid-sized Enterprises (SMEs), The economic benefits of Cloud-based e-commerce in Indian service SMBs have been included in this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in each volume and issue.
A total number of twelve (19) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process bythe reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of four (4) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.
We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue. Best regards,Prof. Dr. Dogan Ibrahim Editor â€“ in Chief
THE IMPACT OF PASSAGE THROUGH THE INTESTINE OF THE EARTHWORM APORRECTODEA CALIGINOSA ON THE BACTERIAL COMMUNITY
Authors: Frolov O. A. , Yakushev A. V. 
Published: December 2018

Ecophysiological features of the transit (passed through the intestinal lacune) bacterial hydrolytic complex Aporrectodea caliginosa were studied: a comparison of biodiversity was made in the soil and coprolites, the prevailing ecological strategy and physiological states among its members. The study was conducted by a complex structural and functional method based on the succession kinetic analysis of initiated hydrolytic bacterial communities that occur after the inoculation of a set of selective liquid nutrient media with a suspension of the test samples. In addition to hydrolytic microorganisms, non-hydrolytic bacterial satellites (oligotrophs and copyotropes) are included in initiated communities. The growth of initiated bacterial communities on eight media with biopolymers (chitin, cellulose, pectin, starch, xylan, dextran 500, tween 20, casein) was measured by optical density. It was described by two kinetic parameters used to describe the pure cultures of microorganisms: the maximum specific growth rate and the initial physiological state. The biodiversity of the initiated communities was de-termined according to the planting from liquid nutrient media with polymers on the agar medium. Rank distributions of the studied indicators were abnormal, therefore, median and nonparametric dispersion analyzes were used, as well as a direct analysis of rank distributions. The bacterial community from coprolites acquires greater sustainability - the species composition becomes more leveled (the Berger-Parker index, showing the degree of dominance of the most abundant species, decreases after the passage) and diverse (the Shannon index becomes higher after passage). The hydrolytic bacterial complex is activated at passage, as the median value of the initial physiological state of the initiated communities increases. In the bacterial block, the proportion of fast-growing bacteria of r-strategists increases (on liquid media with polymers, the share of initiated hydrolytic associations increases with large values of the maximum specific growth rate).
THE FEATURES OF SIMILARITY AND DIFFERENCE IN THE MICROSTRUCTURE OF BOGHARIC AND IRRIGATED SOILS OF KASTANOZEM-SOLONETZ COMPLEXES OF THE PRISTAVROPOLSKAYA SLOPING PLAIN
Authors: Plotnikova O. O. , Lebedeva M. P. 
Published: December 2018

A comparative analysis of microspecificities of agrogenic soils of solonetzic com-plexes of inclined plain was conducted to create trends of elementary soil-forming processes under different types of anthropogenic changes (for plowing and irrigation). The task is solved with the help of Olympus BХ51 polarization microscope equipped with Olympus DP26 digital camera and Stream Basic software, which allows us to visualize the results of modern and/or relict process better. The investiga-tion objects are the soils of kastanozem-solonetz complexes of the Stavropol inclined plains of the bogharic and irrigated area. Common microspecificities for all studied soils are numerous carbon particles, humus-ferruginous micronodules and ring-shaped orientation of fine-silt and fine-sandy silicate particles. The first two microspecificities allow us to propose there a weak manifestation of the quasi-gley process that probably was inherited from the pre-agrogenic development of the investigated soils. The ring-shaped orientation of large fractions speak about the cryogenic textural reconstructions of loess-like loam. The impact of irrigation is more clearly manifested in the micro-structure of the arable horizons of irrigated soils: platy organization of surface layers; increased content of fine-dispersed brown humus; increased activity of soil micro- and mesobiota (well-aggregated lumpy-granular microstructure) in the lower parts of the arable horizon. In the subsoil horizon of the residual solonetsic kastanozem under ir-rigation, a decrease in the amount of clay coatings occurred, which was manifested as a decrease in the intensity of the solonetzic process. There also occurred some decrease in the total content of clayey particles, which was a consequence of the process of their eluviation acceleration. There was also observed the reduction of birefringent effect of finely dispersed material, which was a consequence of the process of clay plasma deferrization occurrence. There was also observed the increase in the number of pe-dotubules, bioaggregates, coprolites, biochannels, which were the consequence of the increased biogenic processing. In the subsoil of meadow-chestnut soils under the impact of irrigation, a change in the structure from angular-block to lumpy-grained is revealed. Which was a result of increasing biogenicity. New formations appear within the calcareous horizons due to irrigation. For example, in the upper parts, clayey coatings occurring along the pore walls are the result of eluvial-illuvial redistribution of silt due to migration from the upper horizons. In the lower parts, there is significant recrystallization of carbonate rock grains, destruction of the white soft spot and the formation of micrital hypocoatings in the near-pore space of the pedal mass.
Identifikasi Spesies Fungi Microsporum gypseum dan M. nanum Penyebab Ringworm pada Sapi Bali (IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIES FUNGI MICROSPORUM GYPSEUM
Authors: Putriningsih Putu Ayu Sisyawati , Arjentinia I Putu Gede Yudhi 
Published: December 2018

Ringworm is an zoonotic infectious skin disease that can infect many types of animals. This disease is caused by dermatophytes fungi. Ringworm cases in cattle were quite widely reported in various countries but a report about the dermatophytes fungi that caused ringworm in bali cattle have never been published. It is very important in the efforts to give more effective therapies. This study aimed to identify the species of dermatophytes fungi that caused ringworm in bali cattle. Eight bali cattles suspected ringworm samples were taken using superficial skin scraping and trichogram (hair pluck) technique. The samples of skin scrapings dan hair on the area of the lesion were taken for direct microscopic examination to find the presence of fungal elements (hyphae or arthrospora). They were dropped with 10% KOH, were allowed for 10-15 minutes, then were observed using microscope. Skin scrapings dan hair samples that showed positive results were cultured on Sabauroud’s Dextrose Agar (SDA) medium for 1-3 weeks dan were identified using Lactophenol Cotton Blue with microscope. The data were analyzed descriptively. Dermatophytes fungi that isolated dan identified were Microsporum gypseum (75% or 6/8) and Microsporum nanum (25% or 2/8). Both of these fungi have ectothrix invasion/infection tipe, which is the forming of arthrospores/arthroconidia is only on the surface/superficial hair shaft therefore the topical therapy is sufficient to resolve the infection.
Perubahan Patologi Seluler Kelenjar Adrenal Tikus Hipertensi dengan Terapi Sel Punca Mesenkimal Sumsum Tulang (CELLULER STUDY OF ADRENAL GLAND IN HYPERTENSIVE RATS WITH IMPACT OF BONE MARROW MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS THERAPY)
Authors: Rumlaklak Yanse Yanne , Sulistiawati Erni , Sajuthi Dondin , Widhyari Sus Derthi , Nugroho Setyo Widi 
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in cellular pathology of adrenal gland as impact of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSC) therapy in hypertensive rats. The research used ten male wistar rats with age ± 10-12 weeks with body weight ± 200-250 grams which is devided into two different groups ie BMMSc(-) hyprtention and BMMSc(+) hypertension. Rats are conditioned with hypertention using Hasbinoto et al method. Right nephrectomy and left carotid communic artery ligation are performed on all rats. Rats are injected with deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA), then 0.12 % of âaminopropionitrile fumarate (BAPN) is added into drinking water. 1% NaCl solution was administered as drinking water during the study. Rats were evaluated for particular indicator ie blood pressure then were euthanized for adrenal organs collections. The data that obtained then analysed using qualitative descriptive. The result of the study indicate hypertention therapy using BMMSC can repair cell damaged of the adrenal gland such as hyperplasia, nodules, cysts and cytoplasm vacuolization.