The Effects of Inquiry Learning Model Training and Critical Thinking Towards SMA Student Learning Outcomes

The purposes of the research are: (1) To determine differences in learning outcomes of students with Inquiry Training models and Direct Instruction teaching models, (2) to determine differences in physics learning outcomes of students who have high critical thinking and low critical thinking, (3) to determine the interaction between learning models with the level of critical thinking in improving student Physics learning outcomes. The sample in this study conducted in a cluster random sampling of two classes, where the first class as a class experiment applied Inquiry Training models as a class and the second class of controls implemented Direct Instruction models. The instrument is used in this study is physics learning outcomes tests in narrative form as many as 7 questions and critical thinking test in narrative form as 7 questions that have been declared valid and reliable. The results were found: (1) there are differences in physical students learning outcomes are taught by Inquiry Training models and Direct Instruction teaching models. Learning outcomes of students who are taught by Inquiry Learning Model Training better than student learning outcomes are taught with Direct Instruction Model Learning. (2) There is a difference in student\u27s learning outcomes that have high critical thinking and low critical thinking. Student learning outcomes that have a high critical thinking better than student learning outcomes that have a low critical thinking. (3) There is interaction between learning and mastery of material Model Physics prerequisite to student learning outcomes. Learning outcomes of students who are taught by the model is influenced also by the Inquiry Training critical thinking, while learning outcomes of students who are taught with Direct Instruction models are not affected by the students\u27 critical thinking

Analysis of the breakdown spot spatial distribution in Pt/HfO2/Pt capacitors using nearest neighbor statistics

The breakdown spot spatial distribution in Pt/HfO2/Pt capacitors is investigated using nearest neighbor statistics in combination with more conventional estimation methods such as the point-event and event-event distance distributions. The spots appear as a random point pattern over the top metal electrode and arise as a consequence of significant localized thermal effects caused by the application of high-voltage ramped stress to the devices. The reported study mainly involves the statistical characterization of the distances between each failure site and the nearest, second nearest,... kth nearest event and the comparison with the corresponding theoretical distributions for a complete spatial randomness (CSR) process. A method for detecting and correcting deviations from CSR based on a precise estimation of the average point intensity and the effective damaged device area is proposed. (C) 2013 AIP Publishing LLC

Inhibiting behavior of nitrites in corrosion of reinforcing steel in basic solutions simulating the electrolytic environments of micropores concrete in the initiation period

Measurements of the corrosion rate of corrugated steel bars have been carried out in solutions simulating electrolitic chloride enviroments in the micropores of concrete in the initiation period. It has been studied the effect of sodium nitrite as a corrosion inhibitor when added to the mentioned solutions. The solutions for the experiments were prepared by addition of different volumes of FeCl2 0.2 M into a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide until the target pH was reached in each case. This is the soluble compound produced during the corrosion of steel as a result of chloride attack.. It has been observed a significant improvement in using nitrite as inhibiting agent in these systems, but its efficiency decreases when the pH is reduced. The corrosion seems to be related to the [Cl - ]/[OH - ] ratio in three different regions of pH identified from acid to alkaline pH value

Análisis y representación virtual del Molino de Los Roses como modelo para la restauración de molinos de viento y recuperación del paisaje cultural del Campo de Cartagena

El paisaje cultural del Campo de Cartagena no se entiende sin la presencia de los molinos de viento. Se pueden diferenciar hasta cinco tipologías de molinos: el harinero (para moler grano), el espartero (para machacar esparto), de arcabuces (con noria interior o exterior) y dos tipos de salinero (para moler sal o para sacar agua); cada uno de ellos con unas características concretas. Por tanto, para poder acometer correctamente un proyecto de restauración integral de un molino de viento y fomentar así la recuperación del paisaje histórico y cultural de estas tierras debemos conocer perfectamente su tipología, materiales constructivos, componentes y funcionamiento, además, lógicamente, de todos sus valores histórico-culturales. Con esta idea básica, desde el Departamento de Arquitectura y Tecnología de la Edificación de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena se vienen desarrollando, en los últimos años, diversos trabajos de investigación con el objetivo final de desarrollar una metodología de estudio histórico-cultural, constructivo y del estado de conservación, así como contribuir al conocimiento y fomentar la difusión, restauración, conservación y puesta en valor de los molinos de viento de la Región de Murcia. La comunicación que se presenta a este Congreso se centra en uno de estos trabajos de investigación. Esta comunicación se centra en explicar qué equipos técnicos se han empleado y cómo se ha desarrollado tanto el trabajo de campo (croquización del molino y obtención de fotografías y referencias cartográficas), como el de laboratorio (análisis de los datos, tratamiento de imágenes digitales, desarrollo de ortoimágenes, aplicación de la fotogrametría…), para la elaboración de una representación virtual, con un video, que permite mostrar, explicar y entender, de manera gráfica y muy amena, qué elementos son los que componen y cómo funciona, en este caso, un molino de viento de arcabuces con el tambor interno, características propias del molino de Los Roses. El video, de gran valor pedagógico, muestra, en tres dimensiones, todos los elementos, despiezados y en conjunto; el espectador visualiza cómo, poco a poco, se van uniendo todas las piezas que conforman el sistema constructivo y que componen la maquinaria del molino, para terminar en la imagen completa del elemento arquitectónico, una imagen que, repetida a lo largo de la geografía del campo de Cartagena desarrolló “(…) uno de los paisajes más originales del Sureste español” (Preámbulo de la Ley 4/2007 del Patrimonio Cultural de la Región de Murcia). Un paisaje que debemos conocer, valorar, estudiar, difundir, recuperar y preservar como parte que es de nuestra identidad arquitectónica y cultural

Influencia del riego con aguas residuales urbanas en las características de un suelo de la vega de Granada

We study the analytical modifications that take place on a gley-calcaric Fluvisol, FAO (1988) (1), which is classified, following Soil Taxonomy, as aquic, silty, fine, calcaric, thermic Xerofluvent, Soil Survey Staff (1990) (2). The used soil is located at the Vega de Granada, and is submited to an inundation riskwith residuary water proceding from one of the four water conduit which are present in thecity of Granada. A morphologic and analytical description of the studied soil is doing, as well thecharacteristics of the residuary water used for the irrigation; either an analytical pursuancerelated to the soil depth in the four zones form the selected piece of ground, before and aftersubmiting to the inundation risk.Se estudian las modificaciones analíticas que se producen en un Fluvisol gley calcárico FAO (1988) (1); que según Soil Taxonomy se clasifica como un: Xerofluvent áquico, limoso, fino, calcáreo, térmico. Soil Survey Staff (1990) (2). El suelo empleado, se ubica en la Vega de Granada, y se somete a un riego por inundación con aguas residuales procedentes de uno de los cuatro colectores existentes en la ciudad de Granada. Se hace una descripción morfológica y analítica del suelo utilizado, de las características del agua residual empleada en la irrigación; así como un seguimiento analítico en función de la profundidad del suelo en cuatro zonas de la parcela seleccionada, antes y después de haber sido sometida al riego por inundación

Efficacy of Neratinib Plus Capecitabine in the Subgroup of Patients with Central Nervous System Involvement from the NALA Trial

Capecitabina; Neoplàsies del sistema nerviós central; Neratinibcapecitabina; Neoplasias del sistema nervioso central; NeratinibCapecitabine; Central nervous system neoplasms; NeratinibBackground Neratinib has efficacy in central nervous system (CNS) metastases from HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC). We report outcomes among patients with CNS metastases at baseline from the phase III NALA trial of neratinib plus capecitabine (N + C) versus lapatinib plus capecitabine (L + C). Materials and Methods NALA was a randomized, active-controlled trial in patients who received two or more previous HER2-directed regimens for HER2-positive MBC. Patients with asymptomatic/stable brain metastases (treated or untreated) were eligible. Patients were assigned to N + C (neratinib 240 mg per day, capecitabine 750 mg/m2 twice daily) or L + C (lapatinib 1,250 mg per day, capecitabine 1,000 mg/m2 twice daily) orally. Independently adjudicated progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and CNS endpoints were considered. Results Of 621 patients enrolled, 101 (16.3%) had known CNS metastases at baseline (N + C, n = 51; L + C, n = 50); 81 had received prior CNS-directed radiotherapy and/or surgery. In the CNS subgroup, mean PFS through 24 months was 7.8 months with N + C versus 5.5 months with L + C (hazard ratio [HR], 0.66; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.41–1.05), and mean OS through 48 months was 16.4 versus 15.4 months (HR, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.59–1.38). At 12 months, cumulative incidence of interventions for CNS disease was 25.5% for N + C versus 36.0% for L + C, and cumulative incidence of progressive CNS disease was 26.2% versus 41.6%, respectively. In patients with target CNS lesions at baseline (n = 32), confirmed intracranial objective response rates were 26.3% and 15.4%, respectively. No new safety signals were observed. Conclusion These analyses suggest improved PFS and CNS outcomes with N + C versus L + C in patients with CNS metastases from HER2-positive MBC.Funded by Puma Biotechnology, Inc. Medical writing support was also funded by Puma Biotechnology Inc. and provided by Miller Medical Communications

La visita domiciliaria dentro del programa de reinserción de los pacientes crónicos.

El presente trabajo ha sido realizado estudiando la posible influencia que la Visita Domiciliaria ha tenido en la reinserción de los pacientes, que fueron trasladados del Sanatorio Psiquiátrico de Conxo al Hospital Psiquiátrico Rebullón en tres tandas y que podríamos llamar pacientes institucionalizados, crónicos o manicomializados

La visita domiciliaria dentro del programa de reinserción de los pacientes crónicos.

El presente trabajo ha sido realizado estudiando la posible influencia que la Visita Domiciliaria ha tenido en la reinserción de los pacientes, que fueron trasladados del Sanatorio Psiquiátrico de Conxo al Hospital Psiquiátrico Rebullón en tres tandas y que podríamos llamar pacientes institucionalizados, crónicos o manicomializados