bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Synthesizing Mind Skills Scale: Synthesizing Mind and Academic Achievement In 7th Grade Math & Science
Authors: Altındağ Mustafa , Sinemoğlu Nuray 
Published: April 2018

In this
study, the relation between synthesizing mind behaviors and academic
achievement levels; the difference of synthesizing mind behaviors levels in
different achievement levels were investigated. The study group consisted of
208 7th grade students in three schools (59 from below average, 75
from average and 74 from above average school) located in the central district
of Ankara. The data was gathered by synthesizing mind scale and math &amp;
science examinations, developed by the researchers. For data analysis; the
mean, standard deviation and Pearson correlation coefficient were calculated
and explanatory factor analysis, one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and
Scheffe Test were performed. In the end,
there were significant relations between the levels of students’ synthesizing
mind behaviors and academic achievements in math &amp; science and the
significant differences between the students’ synthesizing mind behaviors in
favor of above average students.
Salmonid alphavirus (SAV)
Authors: Deperasińska Izabela , Schulz Patrycja , Siwicki Andrzej K. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Salmonid alphavirus (SAV), genus Alphavirus, family Togaviridae, is a single-stranded RNA virus affecting Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). It is known to be responsible for pancreas disease (PD) and sleeping disease (SD) which are increasing problems, causing high fish mortality and economic losses in the European aquaculture industry. Pancreas disease was first described in Atlantic salmon in Scotland in 1976 and a similar disease caused by the closely related sleeping disease virus was first described in rainbow trout in France. There have also been reports of salmonid alphavirus infections from other European countries, including Ireland, England, Norway, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Salmonid alphaviruses have been classified into six subtypes (SAV1–6). SAV1 and SAV4–6 cause pancreas disease in Atlantic salmon in Ireland or Scotland, SAV2 is the causative agent of sleeping disease in rainbow trout, and SAV3 has been detected in Atlantic salmon in Norway. The aim of this paper was to summarise current knowledge of infections caused by salmonid alphavirus and diagnostic methods including the newest techniques, and to briefly describe prevention from SAV infections by vaccination.
Ready-to-eat meat products as a source of Listeria monocytogenes
Authors: Kurpas Monika , Wieczorek Kinga , Osek Jacek 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
In 2015 in the European Union member states listeriosis caused 270 deaths. Food is the route of transmission in 99% of all human infection cases. Several studies from different countries have shown that the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in food can be as high as 58.3%. One of the most important ways to protect food from these microorganisms is to prevent the spread of the bacteria at processing plants at different stages of food production chain. The ability of L. monocytogenes to survive in extreme conditions and to form biofilms on various surfaces is a significant challenge for food safety. Removal of these bacteria from niches in processing plants is difficult and requires the use of sanitisers and precise equipment cleaning. The presence of L. monocytogenes in processing environment at slaughterhouses, deli meat factories or in retail may be a reason of cross-contamination. Proper hygienic systems applied by workers in food preparing places and knowledge about different routes of spreading of these bacteria may effectively decrease the risk of food contamination. Standardised legal regulations and control of meat product manufacture should be a fundamental way to protect food from L. monocytogenes contamination.
Relationship between the content of chlorinated hydrocarbons and fatty acid composition of milk fat
Authors: Pietrzak-Fiećko Renata 
Published: April 2018

Abstract

Introduction
Reports that the presence of persistent organic pollutants in fat may affect fatty acid metabolism prompted this research aiming to study the relationship between the contents of γ-HCH and DDT, DDE, DDD, and ΣDDT, and fatty acid composition of milk fat.

Material and Methods
The material consisted of 50 samples of cow and mare milk, collected in 2015. Ludwicki’s and the Röse-Gottlieb and IDF Standard methods were used to prepare the samples. Statistical analyses were conducted using Statistica 12.0.

Results
There was a negative correlation between the content of γ-HCH and C16:1, C17:1, C18:1c9, C18:1c9c12, and ΣMUFA in cow milk fat and C13:0, C14:0, and C10:1 in mare milk fat. A positive correlation was observed between γ-HCH and C6:0 to C12:0, C14:0, C18:1t16, and ΣSFA in cow milk fat, and between this compound and C14:0iso, C16:1, C17:1, C18:1c9,11, and ΣMUFA in mare milk fat. A negative correlation between the contents of ΣDDT and C16:1, C17:1, C18:1c9,11,13 and ΣMUFA in cow milk fat and C16:0iso, C17:0, and C18:3 in mare milk fat was noted. A positive correlation was found between the contents of ΣDDT and saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids and ΣSFA and ΣPUFA in cow milk fat, and C18:2c9c12 in mare milk fat.

Conclusion
The correlation between the content of selected organochlorine compounds and the composition of fatty acids in cow and mare milk fat indicates the strong influence of these environmental pollutants on the nutritional value of milk fat.
Xylazine regulates the release of glycine and aspartic acid in rat brain
Authors: Zhang Yi-Ming , Yu Dong-Xu , Yin Bai-Shuang , Li Xin-Ran , Li Li-Na , Li Ya-Nan , Wang Yu-Xin , Chen Yu , Liu Wen-Han , Gao Li 
Published: April 2018

Abstract

Introduction
Xylazine, a type of α2-adrenoceptors, is a commonly used drug in veterinary medicine. Xylazine-induced changes in the content of amino acid neurotransmitters – glycine (Gly) and aspartic acid (Asp), in different brain regions and neurons were studied.

Material and Methods
Wistar rats were administered 50 mg/kg or 70 mg/kg of xylazine by intraperitoneal injection. In addition, in vitro experiments were conducted, in which neurons were treated with 15 μg/mL, 25 μg/mL, 35μg/mL, and 45 μg/mL of xylazine. Test methods were based on the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA).

Results
During anaesthesia, Asp levels in each brain area were significantly lower compared to the control group. Except for the cerebrum, levels of Gly in other brain areas were significantly increased during the anaesthesia period. In vitro, xylazine-related neuron secretion of Gly increased significantly compared to the control group at 60 min and 90 min. Moreover, xylazine caused a significant decrease in the levels of Asp secreted by neurons at 20 min, but gradually returned to the level of the control group.

Conclusion
The data showed that during anaesthesia the overall levels of Asp decreased and overall levels of Gly increased. In addition, the inhibitory effect of xylazine on Asp and the promotion of Gly were dose-dependent. Our data showed that different effects of xylazine on excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters provided a theoretical basis for the mechanism of xylazine activity in clinical anaesthesia.
Assessment and mapping of desertification sensitivity with MEDALUS model and GIS – Case study: basin of Hodna, Algeria
Authors: Boudjemline Fouzia , Semar Ahcene 
Published: April 2018

AbstractIn Algeria, desertification risk is one of the main environmental and also social and economic problems. As much as 20 million hectares of northern Algeria are highly exposed and vulnerable to desertification with large areas falling into his ‘severe’ risk category, because the present massive destruction of vegetation and soils. This study aimed to use geographic information system (GIS) for mapping environmentally sensitive areas to desertification based on Mediterranean Desertification and Land Use (MEDALUS) approach in basin of Hodna, Algeria. Sensitivity is estimated with a modification of the MEDALUS environmentally sensitive area index (ESAI) which identifies such areas on the basis of an index (ESAI) that incorporates data on environmental quality (climate, vegetation, soil) as well as anthropogenic factors. This methodology allows the classification of land in critical, fragile and potentially sensitive areas. The results obtained show that 61% of the area is classified potentially sensitive to low sensitivity. These areas are particularly located in mountain areas. Spatially, the areas sensitive to degradation are as well in the lower region of the Hodna in Highlands consisting mostly of steppe route. The factors that could explain these variations of sensitivity are related mainly to changes in precipitation between the North and the South altitude and pressure of the population and livestock.
Assessment of groundwater salinity and risk of soil degradation in Quaternary aquifer system. Example: Annaba plain, Algeria N-E
Authors: Halimi Samia , Rechachi Hicham , Bahroun Sofia , Mizane Nour Elhouda , Daifallah Tarek 
Published: April 2018

AbstractQuality of water resources in Annaba plain (North East) of Algeria is facing a serious challenge due to industrialisation and excessive exploitation of water. Therefore, 29 groundwater samples were collected from this area to assess their hydrogeochemistry and suitability for irrigation purposes. The groundwater samples were analysed for distribution of chemical elements Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, HCO3−, Cl−, and SO42−. It also includes pH, electrical conductivity.The hydrochimical study has shown that the facieses are changing between a pole calcium-chloride-sulphate and sodium-chloride types. The results also showed that the salinity is the major problem with water for irrigation use (58% of samples fall into C3S1 class). As a result, the quality of the groundwater is not suitable for sustainable crop production and soil health without appropriate remediation.
Diurnal water temperature dynamics in lowland rivers: A case study from Central Poland
Authors: Łaszewski Maksym A. 
Published: April 2018

AbstractThe paper examines spatial and seasonal variations in diurnal water temperature dynamics in lowland rivers. Temperature data was obtained from digital temperature loggers located in nine sites across the Mazovian Lowland during the hydrological year 2016. On the basis of measurement data, mean, maximum, and minimum daily ranges were calculated in the monthly timescale, as well as the timing of extreme temperatures during the day. The results indicate that water temperature dynamics of lowland rivers have a clear seasonal pattern, with the highest variations of temperature in May and June and the lowest in January. Statistically significant differences were found in the daily temperature range between groups of the investigated sites; a higher diurnal temperature range was observed in sites draining a smaller catchment area, while larger rivers were generally more thermally stable in the daily timescale. There was also found an effect of anthropopressure on diurnal temperature dynamics in urbanized catchments, mainly due to impoundments and sewage inflows. Maximum water temperature in the studied sites usually occurred in the morning, from 06:00 to 10:00 CEST, while minimum temperature occurred in the late afternoon, from 14:00 to 18:00 CEST. Spatially, the timing of the maximum and minimum water temperatures during the day was similar in all of the investigated sites, with no statistically significant differences. However, cluster analysis indicated that in the summer half of the year the timing of the extreme temperatures was more varied between investigated sites. The results provide new insight into short-term river thermal behaviour and they are valuable in the context of game fisheries due to the significance of daily temperature variations in fish activity and feeding.
Phosphorus load concentration in tropical climates reservoir for each water quantity class
Authors: Marselina Mariana , Burhanudin Muhamad 
Published: April 2018

AbstractSaguling Reservoir has a potential to be used as a raw water supply for Bandung Metropolitan Area (BMA), with the discharge of 1.622 dm·s−1. However, further studies are needed to ensure that the water quality is in accordance with the government regulations. This study shows that the reservoir’s P concentration was 315.0 mg·m−3 on average in 1999–2013. This value only meets the class III of government standards of water quality for the cultivation of freshwater fish, livestock, and to irrigate landscaping, but does not belong to the class I standard of 200 mg·m−3 for drinking water. The total-P concentration in wet, normal, and dry years was 796.3, 643.8, and 674.8 mg·m−3, respectively. The pollution load was highest in wet years due to the high levels of sediment. The pollution load of the reservoir did not exceed the class III classification of 29 405.01 kg·year−1. The pollution load in wet, normal, and dry years was 38 790.1, 25 991.9, and 23 929.0 kg·year−1, respectively. The phosphorus pollution is caused by the use of floating net cages in the reservoir, which makes it difficult to meet the standards. In wet years, the pollution load was higher than in normal and dry years. The P load could be higher in the wet season due to dilution and could probably decrease the pollutant concentration in the reservoir.
Model of water economic value optimization based on the land use change
Authors: Satyagraha Baria , Limantara Lily Montarcih , Bisri Mohammad , Andawayanti Ussy 
Published: April 2018

AbstractLand use change in the upstream of Rawa Pening watershed which is more and more dominated by residence and industry causes the increasing of surface flow discharge on the rainy season. In addition, the decreasing of Rawa Pening ability in storing flood discharge also influences to the cropping area in surrounded Rawa Pening. Water surpluses occurring downstream are related to the land use change in the upstream which gives impact in the downstream. However, it is as an important reason to carry out the optimization of water economic value in this region. The disruption of water availability causes the decreasing of any production like hydroelectrical power, fresh water, and rice production, so the optimal water economy is decreasing. This research intends to: 1) analyse the effect of land use change to the water availability; 2) analyse the land use change to the water balance; and 3) build and analyse the optimization model of water economic value due to the land use change. Results show that there is the different influence of land use change during the years to the results of water value optimization.
Penerapan Six Sigma Untuk Penyelenggaraan Ujian Akhir Nasional SMU Di Lima Wilayah DKI Jakarta
Authors: -- Prayekti , -- Hanafi 
Published: April 2018

This paper discusses the results of research on the application of Six Sigma at the junior national exam in Jakarta. This research was conducted on the implementation of the national exam in academic year 2007/2008 Jakarta using survey questionnaire methods in five areas of Jakarta. Questionnaires distributed to students, teachers and supervisors of national examinations. Data were analyzed based on Six Sigma, which has four areas which include quality planning, quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement. result that all schools have generally been preparing themselves before the national exams. Each school has a special program for students to national exam. The program, among others, provide additional educational materials outside lesson time, an extra studying on Saturday and Sunday. To control the quality of each school formed a special committee chaired by the principal. Because the national exam and the estuary is an important activity of all school activities that have been fostering student for six semesters. National exam to measure the success of the school so that the quality coaching to the students to become primary. If you need to be improved in order to be better. From the students, all students are required to follow all the final semester of the program established by school. Therefore, all students are ready for facing a national exam. Graduation rate of students on national exams students did not disappoint, generally in accordance with the expectations of students, parents, teachers and schools.Â ABSTRAKTujuan penulisan artikel ini dimaksudkan untuk membahas hasil penelitian tentang penerapan Six Sigma pada ujian nasional SMU di Jakarta. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada ujian nasional tahun ajaran 2007/2008 di Jakarta dengan menggunakan metode kuesioner survei di lima wilayah Jakarta. Kuesioner disebarkan kepada peserta didik, guru dan pengawas ujian nasional. Sekolah yang menjadi sampel masing-masing wilayah lima sekolah negeri dan swasta. Data dianalisis dengan berpedoman pada Six Sigma yang memiliki empat kegiatan,yaitu perencanaan kualitas (quality planning), pengendalian kualitas (quality control), jaminan kualitas (quality assurance) dan peningkatan kualitas (quality improvement). Hasil penelitian menunjukkkan bahwa semua sekolah pada umumnya telah mempersiapkan diri sebelum menghadapi ujian nasional. Setiap sekolah telah membuat program khusus untuk peserta didik yang akan mengikuti ujian nasional. Program tersebut antara lain: memberikan tambahan materi pelajaran di luar jam pelajaran dan tambahan belajar pada hari Sabtu dan Minggu. Untuk pengendalian kualitas setiap sekolah membentuk panitia khusus yang diketuai kepala sekolah. Ujian nasional menjadi tolok ukur keberhasilan sekolah, sehingga kualitas pembinaan kepada peserta didik menjadi prioritas.
Implikasi Unggulan Perguruan Tinggi Pada Aktivitas Ekonomi Daerah
Authors: Anwar. AB Syaiful 
Published: April 2018

The objective of this research is to study the content, implementation, and policy performance of quality, relevance and core competitiveness of Bengkulu University. The data of this research is policies of Bengkulu University since 2006 up to 2008. The findings indicate: 1) consistency between theÂ National policies and the policies of Bengkulu University in regard to competitiveness, decentralization, outonomy, and health of the organization and 2) improved quality, relevance and core competitiveness of Bengkulu University in driving regional economic activities, enterprise and working athmosphere; Therefore, in a higher education that wishing to reach quality, relevancy, core competitiveness should apply total quality management system and has innovation, and care for the current issues continously.Â ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini mengetahui isi, implementasi dan kinerja kebijakan Universitas Bengkulu dalam peningkatan kualitas, relevansi dan dayasaing serta implikasinya pada kegiatan ekonomi daerah. Data penelitian adalah kebijakan Universitas Bengkulu sejak 2006 sampai 2008. Indikasi temuan: 1) ada konsistensi antara kebijakan nasional dan kebijakan Universitas Bengkulu dalam hal daya saing, desentralisasi, otonomi dan kesehatan organisasi dan 2) peningkatan kualitas, relevansi dan unggulan Universitas Bengkulu, dapat mendorong aktivitas ekonomi daerah, dunia usaha dan dunia kerja. Selanjutnya, perguruan tinggi dapat mencapai kualitas, relevansi dan unggul dengan menerapkan sistim manajemen terpadu, berinovasi serta tanggap terhadap isu-isu berkelanjutan.
Televisi Pembangunan Pedesaan
Authors: Anwas Oos M 
Published: April 2018

This paper is a study in the follow advice from the research writer (2009), about the need to realize the Television Rural Development in order to meet the growing information needs for improving the quality of rural communities. Through literature review and discussion of results is known that themedium of television is the most popular mass media and society tend to increase every year. Media thatpresents a visual audio message is also able to influence the behavior and community life. RealizingRural Development TV broadcasts does not always mean to build a new television station, but it can bemade happen by optimizing the public television station TVRI especially with its digital technology thatcould overcome the frequency limitations. This broadcast aired nationally for 24 hours, via a specialchannel with an eight-hour-a-day broadcast pattern, which is then repeated in the afternoon and evening,so the villagers can follow the show within their appropriate opportunity.Â ABSTRAKTulisan ini merupakan kajian dalam menindaklanjuti saran dari hasil penelitian penulis (2009),tentang perlunya mewujudkan Televisi Pembangunan Pedesaan guna memenuhi kebutuhan informasiyang terus berkembang bagi peningkatan kualitas SDM masyarakat pedesaan. Melalui hasil kajian literaturdan bahasan diketahui bahwa media televisi merupakan media massa yang paling digemari masyarakatdan setiap tahun cenderung meningkat. Media yang menyajikan pesan audio visual ini juga mampumempengaruhi perilaku dan kehidupan masyarakat. Untuk merealisasikan Siaran Televisi PembangunanPerdesaan tidak perlu membangun setasiun televisi baru, akan tetapi mengoptimalkan TVRI sebagaisetasiun televisi publik, baik menggunakan teknologi analog apalagi teknologi digital yang bisa mengatasiketerbatasan frekuensi. Siaran ini mengudara secara nasional selama 24 jam, melalui satu channelkhusus dengan pola siaran 8 jam per hari, yang kemudian diulang pada sore dan malam harinya,sehingga masyarakat desa dapat mengikuti sesuai kesempatan yang dimilikinya. Substansi acaradikembangkan mengacu pada prinsip-prinsip pembangunan masyarakat pedesaan yang sesuai dengankebutuhan dan potensi masyarakat desa.
Pengembangan Multimedia Interaktif Untuk Pembelajaran Tipografi
Authors: Ahmad Abdul Aziz 
Published: April 2018

The aim of this research is to develop interactive multimedia for Typography learning in the Visual Communication Design subject and to find out the effectiveness of multimedia that has been developed. The study was conducted at The Department of Art Education, Faculty of Languages and Arts, State University of Makassar in the second semester of 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 Academic Year. The result of this research: 1) this multimedia is applicable for classroom instruction; and based on the t-test analysis of the student achievement shows that the multimedia program is effective for students learning.Â ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan multimedia interaktif untuk pembelajaran Tipografi dalam mata kuliah Disain Komunikasi Visual dan untuk menemukan keefektifan multimedia yang telah dikembangkan. Penelitian ini dilakukan terhadap mahasiswa Semester II Tahun Akademik 2005/2006 dan 2006/2007 pada Program Studi Pendidikan Seni Rupa Jurusan Seni Rupa Fakultas Seni dan Desain Universitas Negeri Makassar, dengan responden sebanyak 68 orang. Hasil penilaian menunjukkan bahwa multimedia interaktif dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran di kelas. Berdasarkan analisis uji-t, menunjukkan bahwa program multimedia efektif digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran.
Synthesis and 3D crystal structure of new Ni(II)-ion-pair complex
Authors: KARA Hülya 
Published: April 2018

The new Ni(II)
ion-pair complex, [BzTPP][Ni(dto)2] [(dto)2- = dithiooxalate and (BzTPP)+= benzyltriphenylphosphonium] was synthesized and characterized
by single crystal X-ray diffraction method. The crystal structure analysis
indicates that complex crystallizes in the monoclinic
space group P21/c and its asymmetric unit consists of discrete one [BzTPP]+ organic cation and one-half of [Ni(dto)2]2- complex anion. The nickel atom is four coordinate and
square planar coordination geometry. In the crystal structure, the organic cations and inorganic anions are
linked with the intermolecular C–H···O hydrogen bonds as well as C–H··· π and
π−π interactions which form 3D crystal structures and ensure the lattice
stability.