bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Reliability Analysis Based on Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) and Its Application in Geotechnical Engineering
Authors: Zhao Hongbo , Zhu Changxing , Ru Zhongliang 
Published: May 2018

Introduction:Reliability analysis is a good tool to deal with the uncertainty and has been widely used in the engineering system. The first order reliability method (FORM) is generally used to calculate the reliability index but FORM is time-consuming and requires derivative computing.Methods:Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) algorithm is a very simple, robust and population-based stochastic optimization algorithm. In this study, an ABC-based reliability analysis was proposed to calculate the reliability index of engineering system through combining Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) algorithm with FORM. FORM was adopted to calculate the reliability index and design point. ABC is used to solve the constrained optimization about FORM. The procedure of ABC-based reliability analysis was presented in detail.Results and Conclusion:The proposed method was verified by two classic examples and then applied to geotechnical engineering. The results show that the ABC algorithm can effectively solve the global optimization problem in FORM. Results demonstrate that ABC-based reliability analysis is a good approach to obtain the reliability index and design point with a good accuracy so that it can be applied to analyze the reliability of a complex engineering system.
Factors influencing dabigatran or warfarin medication persistence in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Authors: Annavarapu Srinivas , Gandhi Pranav K , Li Yong , Arora Prachi , Moretz Chad , Wang Cheng , Sander Stephen D , Andrews George A 
Published: May 2018

Factors influencing differences in persistence between dabigatran and warfarin in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) remain unclear.
Aim:
Compare differences in persistence between new dabigatran and warfarin users in patients newly diagnosed with NVAF, adjusting for sociodemographics, clinical characteristics, patient out-of-pocket cost and other covariates.
Methods:
A retrospective matched-cohort study was conducted using a US claims database of Medicare and commercially insured patients with NVAF aged≥ 18 years. Persistence and monthly out-of-pocket costs for dabigatran or warfarin were calculated and adjusted for covariates using Cox proportional hazard models.
Results & conclusion:
Unadjusted persistence was significantly lower among dabigatran users (n = 1025) compared with matched warfarin users (38 vs 46%). Adjusting for covariates rendered this difference insignificant (hazard ratio = 0.930).
Mexican Carriers of the HNF1A p.E508K Variant Do Not Experience an Enhanced Response to Sulfonylureas
Authors: Martagón Alexandro J. , Bello-Chavolla Omar Yaxmehen , Arellano-Campos Olimpia , Almeda-Valdés Paloma , Walford Geoffrey A. , Cruz-Bautista Ivette , Gómez-Velasco Donají V. , Mehta Roopa , Muñoz-Hernández Liliana , Sevilla-González Magdalena , Viveros-Ruiz Tannia L. , Ordoñez-Sánchez María Luisa , Rodríguez-Guillen Rosario , Florez Jose C. , Tusié-Luna María Teresa , Aguilar-Salinas Carlos A. ,   Slim Initiative in Genomic Medicine for the Americas (SIGMA) Type 2 Diabetes Consortium, Mercader Josep M. , Huerta-Chagoya Alicia , Moreno-Macías Hortensia , García-Ortiz Humberto , Manning Alisa , Caulkins Lizz , Flannick Jason , Patterson Nick , Martínez-Hernández Angélica , Centeno-Cruz Federico , Barajas-Olmos Francisco Martin , Zerrweck Carlos , Contreras-Cubas Cecilia , Mendoza-Caamal Elvia , Revilla-Monsalve Cristina , Islas Andrade Sergio , Córdova Emilio , Soberón Xavier , González-Villalpando María Elena , Wilkens Lynne , Le Marchand Loic , Monroe Kristine , Kolonel Laurence , Arellano-Campos Olimpia , Ordóñez-Sánchez María L. , Rodríguez-Torres Maribel , Segura-Kato Yayoi , Rodríguez-Guillén Rosario , Cruz-Bautista Ivette , Muñoz-Hernández Linda Liliana , Martagón Alexandro J. , Sevilla Gonzalez Magdalena del Rocio , Gómez Donají , Almeda-Valdés Paloma , Garay Maria Eugenia , Malacara Hernandez Juan Manuel , Burtt Noël P. , Cortes Maria L. , Altshuler David M. , Haiman Christopher A. , Aguilar-Salinas Carlos A. , González-Villalpando Clicerio , Orozco Lorena , Tusié-Luna Teresa , Florez Jose C. 
Published: May 2018

OBJECTIVE
To assess whether an ethnic-specific variant (p.E508K) in the maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) gene hepatocyte nuclear factor-1α (HNF1A) found in Mexicans is associated with higher sensitivity to sulfonylureas, as documented in patients with MODY3.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We recruited 96 participants (46 variant carriers and 50 age- and sex-matched noncarriers). Response to glipizide (one 2.5–5.0-mg dose), metformin (four 500-mg doses), and an oral glucose challenge was evaluated using a previously validated protocol. Glucose and insulin levels and their areas under the curve (AUCs) were compared between groups.

RESULTS
Carriers of the p.E508K variant had a lower maximum insulin peak during the glipizide challenge as compared with noncarriers with diabetes (P &lt; 0.05). Also, carriers had a lower insulin response after the oral glucose challenge. Following an oral glucose tolerance test in the presence of metformin, carriers of the p.E508K variant with diabetes had a lower maximum insulin peak and total and incremental insulin AUC value as compared with noncarriers with diabetes (P &lt; 0.05). A similar but nonsignificant trend was seen in participants without type 2 diabetes.

CONCLUSIONS
Carriers of variant p.E508K in HNF1A have a reduced insulin response rather than the increased sensitivity to sulfonylureas seen in patients with MODY3.
Do Parents And Social Environment Influence Stundent Understanding Of Retirement Planning? A Study On Islamic Economic And Bussines Student In Bogor
Authors: Fajar Riski , Syamlan Yaser Taufik 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACTFinancial planning for retirement is a desire to achieve satisfaction with life in retirement. Good financial condition is a main component to having a quality life during retirement. The study aimed to find the factors influences on understanding of financial planning for retirement. Methodology that used in this study is a quantitative approach. The sample in this study as many as 350 respondents from students Islamic of economics in Bogor. Technique analysis that used in this study is Path analysis. The result in this study The results of this study indicate that in sub-structural I the variables parental influence on saving, social influence, and goal clarity have a significant influence to financial knowledge. Sub-structural II the variabel future time perspective have a significant influence to goal clarity and all variables of sub-structural III (parental influence on saving and conscientiousness) have significant infulence to future time perspective. According the result test on the sub-structural IV the variable financial knowledge have a significant influence to expectations of financial planning for retirement. On the sub-structural V there is a not significant variable, the variable is parental influence on saving to satisfaction life in retirement. Consequently, the author do a trimming on the sub-structural V to fix a structure of path model. Keywords: Financial Planning, Retirement, Retirement Planning
Sustainability Education in Elementary Classrooms: Reported Practices of Alumni from a Pre-Service Teacher Course
Authors: Merritt Eileen G. , Archambault Leanna , Hale Annie E. 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
The article reflects results from a web-based survey of early career teachers who had taken a required, hybrid course focused on sustainability science. Many alumni reported early efforts to integrate sustainability topics and ways of thinking into their K-8 classrooms. Teachers reported modeling of classroom behaviors that promoted sustainability more than implementing sustainability into the curriculum. Read-aloud books and videos were used frequently, suggesting the need for available high quality children’s books and videos on sustainability topics. Supports that were most helpful to teachers included school-wide initiatives, curricular and instructional resources, like-minded colleagues and supportive administrators. Lack of time and alignment with curricula were barriers that hindered some teachers’ progress, suggesting the importance of systemic curricular reform that brings awareness to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Second Language Teaching Effectiveness from the Perspective of University Students: A Case Study of Departments of Applied Linguistics
Authors: Mehrparvar Frough , Karimnia Amin 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
Effective teaching is considered to be one of the factors that can facilitate learner achievement. The present study investigated the indicators that constituted good teaching from the perspective of higher-education students at Applied Linguistics departments, Iran. To do this, following a substantial review of the literature, the five major indicators (with their sub-components) defining teaching effectiveness were identified (viz. Preparation-Organization, Knowledge, Learning-Thinking, Enthusiasm and Delivery). Next, the questionnaire developed by Delaney et al. was administered to 80 higher-education students who were selected through convenience sampling by emails. The open-ended nature of the data needed a manual approach to the analysis and coding of the data. Overall, 13 final characteristics were observed based on the analysis and were further discussed and elaborated on.
Novice Teachers’ Concerns, Early Professional Experiences and Development: Implications for Theory and Practice
Authors: Zhukova Olena 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
Quality teaching, being a key factor in shaping students’ academic and personal growth, has been at the centre of scientific debate for many years. Sustainable professional development of novice teachers has recently been recognized worldwide as one of the key areas for improving the quality of teaching and learning in schools. Given that the initial years on the job are generally characterised by novice teachers as the most challenging and intense in their career, the following questions typically arise: What can be done to sustain and facilitate teaching at the early developmental stages in teachers’ career? What are the contextual factors and the prerequisites leading to the quality of teaching and learning?
The article presents the findings from a two-year longitudinal qualitative study aimed to contribute to the research base for understanding this crucial stage. More specifically, the purpose of this study was to provide deeper understanding and insights into key factors influencing and shaping novice teachers’ early professional development and learning, as well as their capacities to effectively adapt to their new roles and operate in complex and dynamically changing open-ended school environment. The research is framed as a cross-case analysis of 4 cases of novice teachers working in public secondary schools. The data were collected through multiple sources (i.e. semi-structured in-depth interviews, questionnaire, and focus groups) over a two-year period spanning the participants’ first and second full-time teaching years. Substantial differences in experiences and beliefs among the novice teachers, with varying levels of job satisfaction and professional support received, were identified in the study. The authors have also identified numerous patterns of novice teachers’ teaching practice closely associated with teachers’concerns and early professional experience interpretations, which might result in substantial fluctuation in teaching quality and teacher’s career paths.
Implications for teacher education programs, mentoring, supervision, teachers’ professional development, and future research are discussed.
More of the Same or a Different Breed Altogether?: A National Comparison of Role Perceptions and Ethical Stances among Finnish Political Journalists
Authors: Väliverronen Jari 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
To date, specialised sub-groups of journalists have received little attention in comparative studies of the professional values of journalists. To shed new light on the situation in Finland, this article explores the role perceptions and ethical stances of an elite group of reporters – political journalists – in comparison with other Finnish journalists. A statistical analysis of two surveys from the Worlds of Journalism Study (WJS) project is undertaken, indicating that political journalists stand out from others by endorsing the role of analytical independent watchdogs and by maintaining more distance to audiences and commercialism. Ethically, they are more cautious than other journalists in using controversial reporting practices. These attributes should stem from the demands of political journalism and the high status of this form of journalism in newsrooms. Political journalists are also more uniform in their values than other sub-groups, but their uniformity is likely to be challenged by current external and internal pressures.
Journalism and Gender: Toward a Multidimensional Approach
Authors: Ruoho Iiris , Torkkola Sinikka 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
In this article, we raise some methodological questions regarding the study of journalism and gender. We start with the idea that in many studies, researchers tend to think that the relationship between gender and journalism is external, that is, gender and journalism are considered essentially separate phenomena. In such a scenario, journalism appears to be gender neutral. Instead of theoretically keeping journalism and gender apart, we suggest that it is worth studying journalism as a gendered institution with its own history, culture, and social roles. We ask how the understanding of the relationship between journalism and gender may change if different social, cultural, and conventional dimensions of journalism are examined. Our main argument is that journalism and its relationship to gender can be investigated systematically as a multidimensional object that highlights various aspects of both concepts, depending on the specific research focus. Based on our former study, we aim to develop a model for examining these diverse facets of journalism.
Financial Literacy and Stock Price Informativeness: a Cross-Country Study
Authors: Todea Anita 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
This paper examines the impact of financial literacy on stock price informativeness in a sample of firms from 20 countries. Using four measures of stock price informativeness, we find a significant relationship between higher financial literacy and higher stock price informativeness. The individual investors’ contribution regarding the incorporation of specific information into stock prices includes private information also and not mere specific information in the general sense. Financial knowledge is the key element that helps individual investors to incorporate specific information into stock prices.
What Mongolia Produces that the World Should Know About? Consumers’ Information Processing Mechanisms
Authors: Purevdorj Tuul , Silva Susana Costa e 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
The present study attempts to understand the use of three information processing mechanisms – cognitive, affective, and normative – to assess the quality of cashmere products made in Mongolia. For attaining the above aims, semi-structured interviews were conducted to test a framework that resulted from literature reviewed on country of origin (COO) effect and information processing mechanisms. Results demonstrate that for Business-to-Business (B2B) clients, the COO is an extremely relevant cue to evaluate the quality of cashmere. Conversely, most of the consumers do not seem to include the COO effect on their information processing and base their evaluation on four distinct product-related attributes: quality, brand, social status, and price. Results are relevant for the Mongolian cashmere industry, as well as for marketers interested in understanding what drives consumers of cashmere in their buying decisions. We also understand these findings to assist in improving the image of Mongolia as one of the world’s best manufacturers of cashmere.
Poésie et ethnographie Henri Michaux et Michel Leiris
Authors: Perrot Mathieu 
Published: May 2018

En étudiant l’influence des méthodes et des découvertes ethnographiques sur la poétique d’Henri Michaux et Michel Leiris, cet article cherche à montrer l’intérêt commun partagé par poètes et ethnographes de « traduire un monde » différent au « nôtre ». Comme les ethnographes, les poètes se servent des métaphores et des documents pour expliquer et rendre témoignage de ce qu’ils ont vu pendant leurs voyages. La littérature comparée permet de montrer l’importance de la poésie et ses tentations ethnographiques pour comprendre nôtre monde et les différences culturelles ; la poésie nous aide à surmonter les malentendus et prophétiser le futur de nos sociétés de plus en plus interconnectées en même temps qu’elle souligne des problèmes éthiques et la beauté des choses communes, soit disant méprisables ou inutile
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Think-Pair-Share Dengan Metode Eksperimen Terhadap Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik MAN Lombok Barat Tahun Pelajaran 2017/2018
Authors: Pratiningsih Juliana Audina , Sahidu Hairunnisyah , Kosim Kosim 
Published: May 2018

Abstract - This research is aimed to find the effect of cooperative model learning think pair share type with experiment method toward learning physics result of the students at man west Lombok in academic year 2017/2018. The kind of this research is quasi experiment with Untreated control group design with pretest-posttest research design. The population of this research is all of the XI students of MAN West Lombok which consist of 34 students. Sampling jenuh technique is a way of taking the sample, while XI IPA 1 students as experiment class and XI IPA 2 as control class. The instruments that used are; multiple choice test and observation sheet. The amount of the multiple choice test are 25 questions where the test before has been through validity test, reliability, different capacity and standard of questions difficulty, while the observation sheet used to measure the affective and psychomotor score. Based on the result of the research that achieved from the mean score for pretest of experiment class is 40,19 and control class is 37,45, while the mean score of post-test experiment class is 73,52 and control class is 51,27. The hypothesis of the research is tested using t-test polled varians with significant standard 5% and achieved tresult 7,646 and ttable ÃÂ 2,021. Based on the criteria of hypothesis test, if tresult > ttable, it means Ho released and Ha accepted, where it can conclude that there is a effect of cooperative model learning think pair share type with experiment method toward learning physics result of the students at man west Lombok in academic year 2017/2018.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing Terhadap Keterampilan Proses Dan Penguasaan Konsep Sains Ditinjau Dari Pengetahuan Awal Peserta Didik
Authors: Fatwa Muhammad Wawan , Harjono Ahmad , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin 
Published: May 2018

The study intended to discover : 1) the impact of Guided InquiryÃÂ Learning Model (henceforth, GILM) towards students scientificÃÂ processing skills and conceptual mastery which was reviewed from their prior knowleadgeÃÂ (high or low ), 2)ÃÂ the impact ofÃÂ students basic levelÃÂ of knowledge towardsÃÂ theirÃÂ scientific processing skills and conceptual mastery, and 3) the interaction between learning model and students prior knowledge towards their scientific processing skills and conceptual mastery. The study employed quasi experimental method with 2 x 2 factorial analyses. The study was conducted in Junior High School 2 Mataram (SMPN 2 Mataram) in academic year of 2016/2017. The sample of data collection utilized cluster random sampling technique. Both experimental and control groups were consisted of 62 students.ÃÂ Scientific processing skills and conceptual mastery observation sheets were used as research instruments. The data analyzed with Anava with SPSS version 20 for windows. The results showed that 1) there was a significant impact of GILM and conventional learning model towards studentsÃ¢â¬â¢ scientific processing skills and conceptual mastery, 2) there was no significant impact of students prior knowledge towards their scientific processing skills and conceptual mastery, 3) there was no interaction between learning models and studentsÃ¢â¬â¢ prior knowledge towards their scientific processing skills and conceptual mastery.
PELATIHAN METODE PENGEMBANGAN MOTORIK KASAR ANAK USIA DINI PADA GURU PAUD
Authors: Cendra Romi , Gazali Novri , Parulian Toktong , Alficandra Alficandra , Apriani Leni 
Published: May 2018

This activity was aimed to educate and train teachers of early childhood education program concerning two key matters for the success of early-age children’s gross motor skill development, namely: basic knowledge and skills of early-age children’s gross motor skill development methods. This training was provided using direct practice method, a method employed by teachers by practicing in a direct manner in accordance with the materials to be delivered to children. It was expected that through this direct practice activity, children gain experience by directly interacting with objects. This activity was carried out for a period of one day on April 30, 206 from 07.30 to 17.00 outside the effective learning hours. This activity was conducted in Plamboyan, District of Tapung, Regency of Kampar, Province of Riau, with 24 teachers of early childhood education program being participants. From this activity, it was concluded that physical/motoric development is part of basic skill development in kindergarten leading to activities for training children’s motoric skills, especially gross motoric skills, including walking, running, leaping, exercising, playing with ball, using tools, dancing, doing rhythmic exercise and combined moves.Keywords: Method Development, Gross Motor Skills ABSTRAKKegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pembekalan ilmu dan keterampilan kepada para guru pendidikan anak usia dini (PAUD) mengenai dua hal penting untuk sukses dalam mengembangkan kemampuan motorik kasar anak-anak usia dini, yaitu : memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan dasar metode pengembangan motorik kasar anak usia dini melalui metode praktik langsung. Metode praktik langsung adalah metode yang dilakukan oleh guru dengan cara melakukan praktek secara langsung sesuai dengan materi yang akan disampaikan kepada anak-anak. Melalui kegiatan praktik langsung diharapkan anak mendapatkan pengalaman melalui interaksi langsung dengan objek.. Program kegiatan dilaksanakan selama satu hari, yaitu pada tanggal 30 April 2016 mulai pukul 07.30 hingga 17.00 di luar jam efektif belajar. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Plamboyan Kecamatan Tapung Kabupaten Kampar Provinsi Riau dengan peserta adalah guru-guru pendidikan anak usia dini (PAUD) yang berjumlah 24 orang. Kesimpulan kegiatan ini yaitu pengembangan fisik/motorik merupakan salah satu bagian pengembangan kemampuan dasar di TK yang mengarah pada kegiatan untuk melatih motorik anak khususnya motorik kasar anak yang terdiri atas gerakan-gerakan jalan, lari, lompat, senam, keterampilan dengan bola, keterampilan menggunakan peralatan, menari, latihan ritmik dan gerak gabungan. Kata Kunci: Metode Pengembangan, Motorik Kasar