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Epistemologi pendidikan Islam; Studi kurikulum SMA MTA Surakarta
Authors: Suharto Toto 
Published: January 2015

It is the fact that religious extracurricular learning is done differently and variously by each educational unit level. The interesting phenomenon happens in which is a learning process of religious education extracurricular at a high school of MTA Surakarta. The high school is registered as the list of the fifty leading Islamic high school in Indonesia. This study of educational ideology analyzes is found that at the MTA high school is implemented the integral curriculum structure, that is national curriculum combined with diniyah curriculum . Although it is still in a small portion of the diniyah curriculum made as its core curriculum. The Islamic extracurricular activities are implemented invarious forms , such as the recitation on Sunday morning , a special recitation , Arba’in Hadith studies and Riyadlus Shalihin, khitobah , BTA , Tahsin , Tahfidz , Muhadasah, and Tasyji’ul Lughoh and Nafar Ramadan. Secara faktual pembelajaran ekstrakurikuler agama dilakukan secara berbeda dan beragam oleh setiap tingkat satuan pendidikan. Fenomena yang menarik terjadi, yaitu proses pembelajaran ekstrakulikuler pendidikan agama di SMA MTA Surakarta. SMA ini masuk ke dalam daftar lima puluh SMA Islam unggulan se-Indonesia. Kajian tentang analisis ideologi pendidikan ini ditemukan bahwa di SMA MTA Surakarta diterapkan struktur kurikulum secara integral, yaitu dipadukannya kurikulum nasional dengan kurikulum diniyah. Meski baru sedikit kurikulum
The periods of the generalized Jacobian of a complex elliptic curve
Authors: Di Bartolo Alfonso , Falcone Giovanni 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
We show that the toroidal Lie group G = ℂ2/Λ, where Λ is the lattice generated by (1, 0), (0, 1) and (τ̂, τ͂), with τ̂ ∉ ℝ, is isomorphic to the generalized Jacobian JL of the complex elliptic curve C with modulus τ̂, defined by any divisor class L ≡ (M) + (N) of C fulfilling M − N = [℘ (τ͂) : ℘´(τ͂) : 1] ∈ C. This follows from an apparently new relation between the Weierstrass sigma and elliptic functions.
Entwurf einer lernenden Kaskadenregelung für ein nichtinvasives kontinuierliches Blutdruckmesssystem
Authors: Seel Thomas , Schneider Sarah , Affeld Klaus , Schauer Thomas 
Published: January 2015

Zusammenfassung
Im vorliegenden Beitrag entwerfen wir für ein neuartiges Blutdruckmesssystem eine kaskadierte Regelung aus zwei unterlagerten
klassischen Rückführungen mit Vorfilter und einem iterativ lernenden Regler. Wir zeigen, dass die Bandbreite der klassischen Regelung
durch das Messrauschen der Ultraschallsonde stark eingeschränkt ist und dass diese Einschränkung umgangen werden kann, wenn die
repetitive Natur des Regelungsproblems ausgenutzt wird.
Elevated circulating levels of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 in obese children
Authors: Sakka Sophia , Siahanidou Tania , Voyatzis Chronis , Pervanidou Panagiota , Kaminioti Christina , Lazopoulou Natalia , Kanaka-Gantenbein Christina , Chrousos George P. , Papassotiriou Ioannis 
Published: January 2015

AbstractObesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) often co-exist, but the pathophysiologic mechanisms that link the two are not fully understood. Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase ASixty-seven lean [39 boys and 28 girls, mean body mass index (BMI) z-score –0.2±0.8] and 66 obese (32 boys and 34 girls, mean BMI z-score 4.4±1.2) age-matched (p=0.251) children, aged 6–12 years, were studied. BMI z-score was calculated based on the Greek BMI growth curves, and children were categorized as obese according to the Cole criteria. All children underwent physical examination and a fasting morning blood sample was obtained for glucose, insulin, lipid profile, and Lp-PLA2 assessment. Plasma concentrations of Lp-PLA2 were determined by a commercially available Lp-PLA2 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit (PLAC Test), while other measurements were performed using standard methods.Plasma Lp-PLA2 levels were significantly higher in obese children (322.5±77.8 ng/mL) compared with normal-weight ones (278.0±64.4 ng/mL, p<0.001). Lp-PLA2 concentrations were significantly correlated with the BMI z-score (p=0.004). Receiver operating characteristic analysis on Lp-PLA2 values resulted in significant areas under the curve (AUC) for distinguishing between obese and normal-weight groups of children (AUC, 0.726; p<0.001).We found significantly higher Lp-PLA2 levels in obese children than lean controls. Interestingly, they all had levels >200 ng/mL, which are considered to correlate with atherosclerosis and a high thromboembolic risk in adults. The positive correlation of Lp-PLA2 with BMI suggests that Lp-PLA2 might be the link between obesity and increased cardiovascular risk, which can be elevated even at a very young age. Measurement of Lp-PLA2 in plasma could therefore represent a further biomarker for assessing increased CVD risk in obese children and adolescents.
Tackling the biophysical properties of sphingolipids to decipher their biological roles
Authors: Carreira Ana C. , Ventura Ana E. , Varela Ana R.P. , Silva Liana C. 
Published: January 2015

AbstractFrom the most simple sphingoid bases to their complex glycosylated derivatives, several sphingolipid species were shown to have a role in fundamental cellular events and/or disease. Increasing evidence places lipid-lipid interactions and membrane structural alterations as central mechanisms underlying the action of these lipids. Understanding how these molecules exert their biological roles by studying their impact in the physical properties and organization of membranes is currently one of the main challenges in sphingolipid research. Herein, we review the progress in the state-of-the-art on the biophysical properties of sphingolipid-containing membranes, focusing on sphingosine, ceramides, and glycosphingolipids.
The Effects of Different P2O5 Content and Basicity on Phosphorus Enrichment in the CaO-SiO2-FetO-P2O5 Slag System
Authors: Zhao L.H. , Zhang Y.J. , Zhou H.M. , Xu P. , Bao Y.P. 
Published: January 2015

AbstractTo improve the additional value of phosphorus-enrichment phase in slag, it is necessary to make phosphorus to be enriched in the slag. This paper elaborates the effects of different P
Identification of Stable Processing Parameters in Ti–6Al–4V Alloy from a Wide Temperature Range Across β Transus and a Large Strain Rate Range
Authors: Quan Guo-Zheng , Wen Hai-Rong , Pu Shi-Ao , Zou Zhen-Yu , Wu Dong-Sen 
Published: January 2015

AbstractThe hot workability of Ti–6Al–4V alloy was investigated according to the measured stress–strain data and their derived forms from a series of hot compressions at the temperatures of 1,023–1,323 K and strain rates of 0.01–10 s
Tabu Search for Low-Cost Dynamic Multicast Tree Generation with Quality of Service Guarantees
Authors: Tahir Muhammad Atif , Jamshed Asif , Rehman Habib-ur , Daadaa Yassine 
Published: January 2015

AbstractIn a communication network with a source node, a multicast tree is defined as a tree rooted at the source node and all its leaves being recipients of the multicast originating at the source. The tree or bandwidth cost is normally measured by its utilization of tree links along with the quality of service (QoS) measures such as delay constraint and end-to-end delay. However, if nodes are allowed to join or leave the multicast group at any time during the lifetime of the multicast connection, then the problem is known as dynamic multicast routing problem. In this article, we combine a greedy approach with static multicast routing using Tabu Search to find a low-cost dynamic multicast tree with desirable QoS parameters. The proposed algorithm is then compared with several static multicast routing algorithms. The simulation results show that, on a large number of events, i.e., where nodes are leaving or joining, the proposed algorithm is able to find multicast trees of lower cost and more desirable QoS properties.
A Survey on Next-Generation Mixed Line Rate (MLR) and Energy-Driven Wavelength-Division Multiplexed (WDM) Optical Networks
Authors: Iyer Sridhar 
Published: January 2015

AbstractWith the ever-increasing traffic demands, infrastructure of the current 10 Gbps optical network needs to be enhanced. Further, since the energy crisis is gaining increasing concerns, new research topics need to be devised and technological solutions for energy conservation need to be investigated. In all-optical mixed line rate (MLR) network, feasibility of a lightpath is determined by the physical layer impairment (PLI) accumulation. Contrary to PLI-aware routing and wavelength assignment (PLIA-RWA) algorithm applicable for a 10 Gbps wavelength-division multiplexed (WDM) network, a new Routing, Wavelength, Modulation format assignment (RWMFA) algorithm is required for the MLR optical network. With the rapid growth of energy consumption in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), recently, lot of attention is being devoted toward “green” ICT solutions. This article presents a review of different RWMFA (PLIA-RWA) algorithms for MLR networks, and surveys the most relevant research activities aimed at minimizing energy consumption in optical networks. In essence, this article presents a comprehensive and timely survey on a growing ﬁeld of research, as it covers most aspects of MLR and energy-driven optical networks. Hence, the author aims at providing a comprehensive reference for the growing base of researchers who will work on MLR and energy-driven optical networks in the upcoming years. Finally, the article also identifies several open problems for future research.
Cushing syndrome related to leukemic infiltration of the central nervous system
Authors: Yadav Jaivinder , Jain Vandana 
Published: January 2015

AbstractCushing syndrome (CS) due to central nervous system (CNS) infiltration of hematological malignancy is a rare finding.A 6.5-year-old boy with B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) came with excessive weight gain, headache, and irritability over last 2 months. CNS was not involved at diagnosis of ALL. On examination, the child had central obesity, moon facies, and buffalo hump. His height was at 3rd–25th percentile, weight was at >97th percentile, and blood pressure was >99th percentile. Serum cortisol was high in morning (25 μg/dL), at 12 a.m. (19.3 μg/dL) and remained elevated (7.5 μg/dL) after overnight dexamethasone test. Examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) revealed blast cells suggestive of CNS relapse. Our second case was a 2.5-year-old girl with precursor B cell ALL, came with complaints of excessive weight gain, and increased appetite over last 3 months. On examination, the child had Cushingoid facies with trunkal obesity. Blood pressure was normal. Serum cortisol at 8 a.m. (40.4 μg/dL), midnight (13.8 μg/dL), and after dexamethasone suppression test (22 μg/dL) was high. CSF examination showed blast cells. We diagnosed both cases with adrenocorticotropic hormone-dependent CS due to CNS relapse based on the above findings.We have reported two cases of CS due to CNS relapse of ALL. CS is a very rare manifestation of CNS relapse in patients with leukemia, and the exact pathogenesis is not clear.
First confirmed records of two bat species for Iraq: Rhinolophus euryale and Myotis emarginatus (Chiroptera)
Authors: Al-Sheikhly Omar F. , Haba Mukhtar K. , Görföl Tamás , Csorba Gábor 
Published: January 2015

AbstractBased on a cave survey, we present the first substantiated data of two bat species from Iraq. Both Mediterranean horseshoe bat (
Environmentally degradable sago starch filled low-density polyethylene
Authors: Hossen Beg Mohammad Dalour , Kormin Shaharuddin , Bijarimi Mohd , Zaman Haydar U. 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Degradable native low density polyethylene (LDPE) and modified LDPE films containing 5–30 wt% of sago starch, and LDPE with prodegradant additives in the form of a master batch (MB) in the amounts of 30% starch were prepared by twin screw extrusion followed by injection molding. Studies on their mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation at break and biodegradation were carried out by tensile test and exposure to hydrolysis, fungi environment as well as by natural weathering and burial in soil. The presence of high starch contents had an adverse effect on the tensile properties of the blend films. High starch content was also found to increase the rate of biodegradability of the films. The characteristic parameters of the environment were measured during the period of degradation and their influence on degradation of LDPE was discussed. Changes in weight, morphology, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and tensile properties of polymer samples were tested during the experiment performed.
Optimization of 210Po estimation in environmental samples using an improved deposition unit
Authors: Dubey Jay Singh , Sahoo Sunil Kumar , Mohapatra Swagatika , Lenka Pradyumna , Patra Aditi Chakravarty , Thakur Virender Kumar , Ravi Pazhayath Mana , Tripathi Raj Mangal 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Measurement of 210Po in environmental matrices is
important due to its very high specific activity, present in every
compartment of the environment due to a daughter product of uranium
(238U), accumulative and highly toxic in
nature. Conventional method for 210Po estimation is by
auto-deposition onto both sides of a silver disc followed by alpha
spectrometry of both the sides. A new deposition unit having the
facility to hold the silver disc and magnetic stirring bar has
designed and fabricated for 210Po estimation in which only
one side is counted. In the conventional method, the total activity is
distributed to the both sides of the silver disc and more counting
time is required whereas in the improved deposition unit, only one
side contain all the activity so that one time counting is required
with better statistical significance. The same has been observed in
spike recovery and water sample assessment. The tracer recovery in the
conventional method was 72% – 88% and
70% – 85% whereas for the new deposition the recovery is
87% – 99% and 78% – 94% for spike recovery
study and environmental samples, respectively. Certified tracers were
analysed for the assurance of the reliability of the method and the
results were in good agreement with the recommended value with
a relative error <20%. The MDA of the method is
1.5 mBq for the estimation of 210Po at
3σ confidence level, 86400 s. counting time and
100 ml of water sample, taking the detector efficiency and
chemical yield into consideration. The results obtained from both the
methods were compared statistically. χ
2 test, repeatability
parameters, relative bias measurement and linearity test was performed
for both the methods. The % difference between the two methods in
terms of linearity is 0.2%. From the χ
2 test it can
be concluded that the measured data by two methods falls within
99% confidence interval. The modified deposition unit enhance
the statistical significance, reduce the counting time, improved
detection level, accuracy and precision and more suitable for
determination of 210Po in environmental samples as the
levels in various environmental matrices is very low and close to the
method detection level.
Preparation, characterization and thermodynamic properties of Zr-containing Cl-bearing layered double hydroxides (LDHs)
Authors: Rozov Konstantin , Curtius Hilde , Bosbach Dirk 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
Zr-containing layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with variable
xZr
solid
= Zr/(Zr + Al) mole
fractions were synthesized by a co-precipitation method at ambient
conditions. The chemical compositions of samples and corresponding
aqueous solutions after syntheses were analyzed by ICP-OES, EDX
(Mg, Al, Zr) and ion chromatography
(Cl
–
). Results of PXRD technique demonstrated that solids
with 0 ≤ xZr
solid
≤ 0.5 show only X-ray reflexes
typical for pure LDH compositions, while products of syntheses with
xZr
solid
> 0.5 display additional patterns attributed to
brucite. ICP-OES and EDX techniques shown that in pure
Zr-containing LDHs the Mg/(Al + Zr) ratio
is reducing with increase of xZr
solid
and the
stoichiometry of brucite-like layers corresponds to
[Mg3–2x
Al1–x
Zr
x
]. This fact may indicate that
the incorporation of 1 Zr-containing specie results in the removal of
1 Al- and 2 Mg-containing species from the pure
Mg-Al-composition. Such mechanism may be confirmed by
the observation that measured a
0 = b
0 distances are generally
consistent with theoretical estimates obtained from
[Mg3–2x
Al1–x
Zr
x
]-stoichiometry. The presence of
predominant Mg2+, Al(OH)4

–
and
Zr(OH)5

–
complexes in aqueous solutions after syntheses
was established in thermodynamic calculations by applying
GEMS-Selektor v.3. code and, therefore, the reaction:
Mg3Al1(OH)8Cl1 + Zr(OH)5

–
= Mg1Zr1(OH)5Cl1 + Al(OH)4

–
+ 2 Mg2+ + 4 OH
–

can describe a mechanism of Zr-substitution. Estimates of the
molar Gibbs free energies of Zr-containing LDHs with
0 ≤ xZr
solid
≤ 0.5 show that the incorporation of
Zr into the LDH increasing significantly their aqueous
solubility. Thus, it is not possible to neglect that Zr can be
partly localized as Zr(OH)5

–
-ligands in the interlayer
space of the LDH structure.
Measurement of cross section of the 98Mo(n, γ)99Mo reaction using monochromatic thermal neutrons
Authors: Uddin Md. Shuza , Afroze Nazmin , Hossain Syed Mohammod , Zakaria A.K.M. , Islam Mohammod Amirul 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The cross sections of the reaction 98Mo(n, γ)99Mo at neutron energies of 0.0334 eV and
0.0536 eV were measured for the first time using the activation technique, and the resulting values of
116 ± 7 mb and 91 ± 5 mb, respectively, are in good agreement with the JENDL-4 and ENDF/B-VII data files. Those
measured values were extrapolated to the energy 0.0253 eV assuming 1/v dependence in the thermal region and the results
were compared with the integrally measured values reported in the literature. The new data are thus useful to check the evaluated
excitation function.
Longitudinal Relationship Between Metabolic Syndrome and Periodontal Disease Among Japanese Adults Aged ≥70 Years: The Niigata Study
Authors: Iwasaki Masanori , Sato Misuzu , Minagawa Kumiko , Manz Michael C. , Yoshihara Akihiro , Miyazaki Hideo 
Published: January 2015

Background: There has been little evaluation in longitudinal epidemiologic studies of the effect of metabolic syndrome (MetS) on periodontal status. The specific aim of this longitudinal study is to investigate whether MetS in the Japanese population could be a risk factor for periodontal disease.Methods: A total of 125 older adults from Japan for whom data were available for the years 2003 to 2006 were selected for the current study. Full‐mouth periodontal status, measured as clinical attachment level (CAL), was recorded at baseline and in follow‐up examinations. Development of periodontal disease was considered to be ≥2 teeth demonstrating a longitudinal loss of proximal attachment of ≥3 mm at the follow‐up dental examination. A multivariable Poisson regression model with robust error variance was used to evaluate the association of MetS defined by the modified National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III criteria with development of periodontal disease. Adjustments for sex, income, education, smoking status, number of teeth at baseline, mean CAL at baseline, pattern of visits to a dentist, and brushing frequency were considered.Results: The prevalence of MetS was 21.6% (27/125). Study participants with MetS were approximately 2.6 times more likely to develop periodontal disease (adjusted relative risk 2.58, 95% confidence interval 1.17 to 5.67) after simultaneous adjustment for other covariates.Conclusions: These findings support the hypothesis that MetS may be a risk factor for periodontal disease in older Japanese individuals. Additional studies with larger, more diverse populations and more complete information are needed to substantiate the findings.
Drilling String Corrosion - A Major Drilling Problem
Authors: Murray A.S. , Holman W.E. 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
The sources of drilling string corrosion are discussed, together with an economic estimate of the magnitude of this problem in our drilling industry. Problems associated with measuring the corrosion rate in drilling fluids under field conditions are reviewed. A technique for making corrosion rate evaluations is described. It is based on field test data from over 100 wells drilled by Imperial Oil Limited in Western Canada. Remedial chemicals and procedures to overcome drilling string corrosion are discussed.
Real or Virtual? Political Communication in Romania (2004-2008/9)
Authors: Marinescu Valentina , Mitu Bianca 
Published: January 2015

AbstractThe civic and political participation is considered to be central to the concept of democracy and it is particularly relevant in the context of contemporary democracies. The participation of citizens in civic or political activities has been a constitutive element of democracy since ancient times. Any dis-cussion of participation needs to acknowledge the space within which the citizens engage. This article will focus on the online engagement and online civic and political participation. The existing studies in literature focus on the analysis of the online election campaigns [Klotz 2005; Xenos, Foot 2005], on the study of the characteristics of the individuals who engage in on-line and off-line activities [Rice, Katz 2004; Weber 2003] or on the identification of the role of the media as a main information source for the voters [Ramie 2005]. This article aims to analyze the main features of the use of new media in political life and the relation between new media and civil society in Romania during 2004-2012. Also the article aims to provide and answer to the following questions: Which were the main characteristics of the usage of new media during the Romanian electoral campaigns 2004-2008/2009? How is the Internet used in the civic life during the non-electoral periods in Romania?
Thrust Bearing with Rough Surfaces Lubricated by an Ellis Fluid
Authors: Walicka A. , Walicki E. , Jurczak P. , Falicki J. 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
In the paper the influence of bearing surfaces roughness on the pressure distribution and load-carrying capacity of a thrust bearing is discussed. The equations of motion of an Ellis pseudo-plastic fluid are used to derive the Reynolds equation. After general considerations on the flow in a bearing clearance and using the Christensen theory of hydrodynamic rough lubrication the modified Reynolds equation is obtained. The analytical solutions of this equation for the cases of a squeeze film bearing and an externally pressurized bearing are presented. As a result one obtains the formulae expressing pressure distribution and load-carrying capacity. A thrust radial bearing is considered as a numerical example.
Forming of the Most Convenient Bent Constructional Elements with a Permissible Strength Given
Authors: Fligiel M. 
Published: January 2015

Abstract
In the present study, the limiting values are determined of the criteria quantities of optimal forming of the most convenient bent supporting structure for the case of static loads in the range of the Hooke’s law applicability. As the criterion of the most convenient constructional element, the following were accepted: the smallest length of the activity of internal forces as well as the equal potential and the gradient of the potential energy of elastic deformation at each point of the constructional element.