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Rasch Analysis And Differential Item Functioning Of Work-Related Flow Inventory (Wolf): A Study On The Hotel Industry In Sarawak, Mark Kasa, Donald Stephen, Zaiton Hassan

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

Proton Transfer Versus Hydrogen Bonding In A Reduced Iron Porphyrin Nitrosyl Complex, Md. Hafizur Rahman, Yilin Liu, Michael D. Ryan

Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications

The ¹H NMR spectra of Fe(OEP)(HNO), which was formed from Fe(OEP)(NO)⁻ in the presence of 3,5-dichlorophenol, were studied as a function of temperature. The chemical shift of the HNO proton showed a unique behavior which could be explained based on the equilibrium between the protonated complex, Fe(OEP)(HNO), and the hydrogen-bonded complex, Fe(OEP)(NO)⁻···HOPh. This equilibrium was consistent with UV/visible spectroscopy and the voltammetric data. UV/visible stopped-flow experiments showed that the hydrogen-bonded complex, which was formed when weak acids such as phenol were added, and the Fe(OEP)(HNO) complex were quite similar. In addition to the HNO proton resonance, …

Applications In Molecular Ultrasound Imaging: Present And Future, Vishal Thumar, Md, Ji-Bin Liu, Md, John Eisenbrey, Phd

Department of Radiology Faculty Papers

Molecular ultrasound imaging or targeted contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a relatively new technique that has varied applications to augment both diagnostics and therapeutics. Ultrasound contrast agents are conjugated to ligands that bind with specific biomarkers in the areas of interest which can then be quantified using ultrasound technology. This technique has numerous clinical applications including studying pathophysiology of disease, improving diagnostic sensitivity and specificity, and improving localized drug delivery. This technology, most notably, has proven useful in numerous oncologic and cardiovascular applications. Given ultrasound’s advantages over other radiographic studies including its low cost, lack of ionizing radiation, portability, ability to …

Casein Kinase 1 Family Proteins Promote Slimb-Dependent Expanded Degradation, Alexander D. Fulford, Maxine V. Holder, David Frith, Ambrosius P. Snijders, Nicolas Tapon, Paulo S. Ribeiro

Open Access Publications

Hippo signalling integrates diverse stimuli related to epithelial architecture to regulate tissue growth and cell fate decisions. The Hippo kinase cascade represses the growth-promoting transcription co-activator Yorkie. The FERM protein Expanded is one of the main upstream Hippo signalling regulators in

Stretchable Piezoelectric Power Generators Based On Zno Thin Films On Elastic Substrates, Ioana Voiculescu, Fang Li, Glen Kowach, Nicolas Mistou, Russell Kastberg

Publications and Research

The paper describes a stretchable, microfabricated power generator that will be attached on the skin and will produce energy based on the movements of the human body. The device was fabricated on a polymeric, elastomeric, poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) sheet. It consists of a piezoelectric thin film of ZnO sandwiched between two stretchable gold electrodes. An innovative technique was used for the deposition of ZnO thin film on the gold electrode-coated polymeric substrate at low temperatures below 150C. This is the first attempt to use a uniform film of ZnO, for energy harvesting. The ZnO film had the thickness at the submicron …

Effect Of Nrg1 Repressor On Nth1 Transcription And Molecular Docking Of Nrg1 On Nth1 Promoter, Tülay Turgut Genç, Gamze Doğan

Makara Journal of Science

The amount of intracellular trehalose increases in response to environmental stress in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). When that stress is terminated, the accumulated trehalose rapidly degrades into glucose rapidly. Synthesis of trehalose is fulfilled by the Trehalose Phosphate Synthase (TPS) enzyme complex, whereas the degradation of trehalose is done by the neutral trehalase enzyme. Under different stress conditions, transcription of the NTH1 gene is activated and Stress Response Elements (STRE) are required for this activation. Nrg1 protein can bind promoters including STRE and PDS elements. Because of the presence of three possible Nrg1 repressor binding sites on the NTH1 promoter, the …

Lanthorn, Vol. 54, No. 08, September 30, 2019, Grand Valley State University

Volume 54, July 15, 2019 - April 27, 2020

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Problematika Lembaga Mahkamah Agung Dalam Penegakan Hukum Di Indonesia, Muntaha -

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

A process of law enforcement was considerably as part of system of judicature as well as a part of procedure of justice. The issue on this research is “What is the problematic in Supreme Court related to law enforcement in Indonesia”. This study principally aimed: a. Academically, as further base data. b. Practically, as evaluated material for Supreme Court in adjusting related to law enforcement in institutional jurisdiction. The used method in this research is by means of conceptual approach. Subsequently, the outcome is that problematic of law enforcement toward Supreme Court are: a. Integrity of law enforcer that has …

Initiating The Utilization Of Restorative Justice In Completing Of The Environmental Crime Cases, Ufran Frans Trisa, Armindo D' Amaral

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

Restorative justice is a way to deal with crime by balancing the needs of the community, victims and perpetrators. This is a more holistic solution for trying to understand crime and overcome the dynamics of criminal behavior, its causes and consequences. The focus of restorative justice is empowerment, participation and healing of victims of crime. This paper discusses the possibility of utilizing the concept of restorative justice towards solving environmental crime. Identifying victims of environmental crimes and how they are able to participate in the restorative process. In particular, pay attention to the ideas of the wider community, the sustainability …

How Health Literate Are The Igeneration Filipinos? Health Literacy Among Filipino Early Adolescents In Middle Schools, Roberto Javier Jr., Marites Tiongco, Melvin Jabar

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

This paper describes the level of health literacy among middle school students in the Philippines. It specifically determines their level of knowledge of health as well as their health-related skills, attitudes, and values. This paper assumes that middle school children, being part of the iGeneration, will have a higher level of health literacy owing to their better access to Internet technology. School-age children in the Philippines who were born in the early years of 2000 have grown up with high technology such that they have at their fingertips all sources of knowledge about health. Aside from the Internet, students are …

Fungal Community Of Culturable Fungal Endophytes Associated With Cinchona Calisaya Collected From Gambung, West Java, Indonesia, Iman Hidayat, Nani Radiastuti, Gayuh Rahayu, Izumi Okane

Makara Journal of Science

Previous studies regarding endophytic fungi associated with Cinchona were focused on the analysis of quinine and related fungal metabolites. In the current study, the community structure of culturable endophytic fungi associated with C. calisaya (i.e., leaf, petiole, twig, root, flower, and fruit) were analyzed and elucidated. Representative isolates from various morphotypes were identified based on a sequence generated from the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) rDNA region. A total of 638 fungal strains were isolated from 700 plant segments. All isolates belong to the phylum Ascomycota and are dominated by a member of Sordariomycetes. The fungal endophyte community within C. cali-saya …

Characterization Of Exon And Intron Of Defensin 1 Gene In Apis Cerana And Apis Dorsata, Achmad Alfiyan, Rika Raffiudin, Rika Indri Astuti

Makara Journal of Science

Honey bee defensin 1 gene belongs to the class of immunity genes in this social insect. The peptide acts as a defensive mechanism against infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. The aim of this study was to characterize exon 2, intron 2, and exon 3 of defensin 1 gene in both the Indonesian honey bees Apis cerana and A. dorsata. First, defensin 1 genes of A. cerana and A. dorsata were sequenced, after which a bioinformatic analysis was conducted. The amplified length of these defensin 1 genes of A. cerana and A. dorsata were 479 and 458 bp, respectively, and their …

The Use Of Molecular Markers To Analyze The Genetic Diversity Of Indonesian Pepper (Capsicum Spp.) Varieties Based On Anthracnose Resistance, Kristianto Nugroho, Rerenstradika T. Terryana, Ifa Manzila, Tri Puji Priyatno, Puji Lestari

Makara Journal of Science

Anthracnose is an important disease affecting the pepper plant and can lead to significant decreases in harvest yield. In this study, the genetic diversity of Indonesian pepper varieties was analyzed based on anthracnose resistance using molecular markers. DNA collected from 15 pepper varieties belonging to two species—Capsicum annuum L. and C. frutescens L.—was amplified using 14 molecular markers. The fungal isolate Colletotrichum capsici was inoculated into ripe harvested pepper fruits to observe their resistance to anthracnose as indicated by lesion size. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the 15 pepper varieties could be classified into two major clusters with a genetic similarity …

Investigation Of The Efficiency Of Drying Conditions For Essential Oil Produc-Tion From Aromatic Plants, Menşure Özgüven, Gülcihan Gülseren, Joachim Müller

Makara Journal of Science

The active components of aromatic medicinal plants have extensive applications in many disciplines. These essential oil components are extracted from medicinal plants, and the removal of water is a critical step of this process. Different drying methods have been developed to produce high-quality and high-quantity products. In this study, different drying methods were investigated with respect to their effects on herbal oil content. Two distinct aromatic plants, i.e., Thymus vulgaris L. and Mentha citrata Ehrh., were selected for physical and chemical analyses. To understand and elucidate the importance of method selection, the relationship between parameters, such as moisture content and …

Neural Processing Of Infant And Adult Face Emotion And Maternal Exposure To Childhood Maltreatment, Aviva K. Olsavsky, Joel Stoddard, Andrew Erhart, Rebekah C. Tribble, Pilyoung Kim

Psychology: Faculty Scholarship

Face processing in mothers is linked to mother–infant social communication, which is critical for parenting and in turn for child development. Neuroimaging studies of child maltreatment-exposed (CME) mothers are sparse compared to studies of mothers with postpartum depression, which have suggested blunted amygdala reactivity to infant stimuli. We expected to see a similar pattern in CME mothers. Based on broader studies in trauma-exposed populations, we anticipated increased amygdala reactivity to negative adult face stimuli in a comparison task in CME mothers given heightened evaluation of potential threat. We examined Neuroimaging studies of mothers with childhood maltreatment exposure (CME) (18–37 years …

Handout Bioteknologi Smk “Pemanfaatan Dami Nangka Sebagai Bahan Dasar Pembuatan Nata” Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa, Galina Istiqhfarini, Utami Sri Hastuti, Dwi Listyorini

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Learning is expected to provide learning experiences to students in order to understand learning material. The contextuality of learning resources and learning media must be improved. Biotechnology Handout "Utilization of Jackfruit Dami as the Baseline for Making Nata" is used to guide students to use learning media. This study aims to determine the effect of handouts on the ability to think creatively. This research is a quasi-experimental design with the pretest-posttest control group design method, using one control class and one treatment class as the research sample. Data analysis uses gain score and independent t-test. Based on the t-test, the …

Eksplorasi Kebutuhan Bahan Ajar Mikrobiologi Untuk Mahasiswa, Riza Nurhermi Ningtyas, Endang Suarsini, Mohamad Amin

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to explore teaching material of Microbiology in the material "Role of Microbes in Life (Bioremediation)" for students of Biology Education S1 Tribhuwana Tunggadewi University. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data collection techniques used is by distributing questionnaires. The results of the questionnaire showed that 84% stated that they needed to study more about the use of microbes in life (Bioremediation). 59% of students used teaching materials based on research results and 70% of students stated that teaching materials in the form of modules made it easier to understand biological material. 57% of students strongly agree …

Gesture Anak Autis Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Matematika Materi Penjumlahan Bilangan Bulat, Rizky Nova Damayanti, Subanji Subanji, Cholis Sa’Dijah

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Children with autism spectrum disorders or ASD are one of the developmental disorders of the nerves that are characterized by social and communication definitions. Developmental abnormalities in the nerve will affect brain development and child communication. Therefore, when children communicate, a gesture will emerge as a sign the child is communicating to convey the message. Based on this, researchers will conduct research on child gestures that arise in solving math problems. Gesture that appears will be recorded using a camera so that it will be known what gesture appears in the child. The study was conducted on two moderate autistic …

Pemahaman Konsep Siswa Kelas Iv Melalui Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing Tentang Materi Sifat-Sifat Cahaya, Verdiana Somi Koten, Suharti Suharti, Sutopo Sutopo

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to examine the effect of guided inquiry learning models on the understanding concepts of students. This research was conducted at SDK Sta. Maria Assumpta Kupang, NTT. The understanding concepts of the students about the properties of light is measured using multiple choices the questions. The results of the study show that understanding students' science concepts can be improved by using a guided inquiry learning model.

Kelayakan Modul Pencemaran Lingkungan Berbasis Environmental Worldview Dan Environmental Attitudes, Muhammad Syamsussabri, Sueb Sueb, Suhadi Suhadi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This type of research was quantitative descriptive. This research is aimed at determining feasible of the module of environmental pollution based on environmental worldview and environmental attitudes consist of test for content validity by an expert lecturer in environmental science, module design validity by an expert lecturer in module design, practicality by a teacher at SMAN 1 Lembar, and legibility by 20 students at SMAN 1 Lembar. The method used was questionnaires and analyzed by percentage. The test result showed the module was very feasibly with had an average of 94.6% and concluded that the module feasible to used in …

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Kuantum Tipe Tandur Terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa Kelas X, Dya Fatkhiyatur Rohimah, Blasius Suprapta, Dewa Agung Gede Agung

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Education in this globalization era is no longer teacher-centered, but student-centered. Students must be more active in the learning process, as constructivistic learning theories. This theory bases the learning process on students who construct their own knowledge. So the teacher's role is not too dominant but still provides guidance during the learning process. Through the TANDUR type quantum learning model students, besides building their own knowledge, also explore learning material and associate it with real life. So the learning process will be more fun, interesting, and arouse students' interest in learning.

Antibacterial Properties Of Silver Nanoparticles Grown In Situ And Anchored To Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes On Titanium Implant Against Staphylococcus Aureus, Urvashi F. Gunputh, Huirong Le, Kiruthika Lawton, Alexandros Besinis, Christopher Tredwin, Richard D. Handy

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

No abstract provided.

Optimizing L2 Vocabulary Acquisition: Applied Linguistic Research, George H. Borawski

Purdue Linguistics, Literature, and Second Language Studies Conference

Any acquisition in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) starts as word recognition; as such vocabulary acquisition is integral to language learning as a whole and is a precursor to fluent communication (Ellis, 1996; Moore, 1996). To maximize SLA, vocabulary acquisition must be optimized. However, vocabulary acquisition is understudied and underutilized, especially compared to other aspects of SLA (Paribakht & Wesche, 1997). Cook states, “…the vast bulk of examinations, syllabuses, and course books around the globe show little overt influence from SLA research” (1998, p.10). Courses, teachers, and students would benefit from directly addressing SLA research, rather than utilize inefficient methods (Cook, …

Conference Program, Jon Molina-Aldareguia

Nanomechanical Testing in Materials Research and Development VII

No abstract provided.

September 26, 2019, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2010-2019

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Chicago, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

2019-2020 Season

Set in Jazz-age Chicago, the musical is based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins about actual criminals and crimes she reported on. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_(musical)

Mapping Intellectual Structure Of Published Articles In Information Retrieval During 1983-2017., Mozhdeh Salajeghe Prof., Adel Soleimani Pro., Mahdieh Khazaneha Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Today information and communication cause the daily growth of published information. Studying all scientific production content and structures for specialist in different fields and publications is impossible. This study aims to analyze the articles regarding information retrieval based on the concepts of co-occurrence network analysis and centrality indicators published in Clarivate Analytics Web of Science[1] during 1983-2017. This is a descriptive study, using Scientometric approach. Its statistical population contains all articles related to Information retrieval in Clarivate Analytics Web of Science during1983-2017. The scientific research on Information retrieval starts in 2002. Based on the scientific map of countries, …

Cellular Optimization Of Nanofat: Comparison Of Two Nanofat Processing Devices In Terms Of Cell Count And Viability, Steven R. Cohen, Tunç Tiryaki, Hayley Womack, Serli Canikyan, Kai Uwe Schlaudraff, Michael Scheflan

Student Publications

Background: Nanofat was introduced by Tonnard and Verpaele in 2013. Their initial observations in intradermal applications showed improvement in the appearance of the skin. Since then, a number of Nanofat devices have been introduced. The cellular content in the processing of Nanofat is not the same in every device, yet the cellular composition is responsible for the biologic action of Nanofat. The authors sought to find a different means to produce a matrix rich Nanofat to optimize the cellular content.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to compare cell counts, cultures, and cell viabilities produced by LipocubeNano (Lipocube, …

Cultural Identity, Deafness, And Mental Health, Neil Glickman

JADARA

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Rearing Of Trichogramma Species (T. Evanescens, T. Pintoi, T. Chilonis) In Vitro Culture, B. A. Sulaymonov, R. A. Jumaev, L. A. Abduvosikova

Bulletin of the Agrarian Science of Uzbekistan

This article reports Trichogramma evanescens, Trichogramma pintoi and Trichogramma chilonis (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) were cultured in vitro from eggs to adults on artificial diets, which contained no insect components. The results of our experiments using artificial media devoid of insectan additives for rearing T. evanescens, T.pintoe, T.chilonis in vitro.