bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transforming News Journalism from Newspapers into Online Media Outlets in Kosovo
Authors: Ismajli Faton
Published: March 2020

The development trend of online journalism in Kosovo continues with great strides in relationto newspaper journalism. Some newspapers are continuing to survive and still on market despitethe decline of readers as part of a worldwide trend of readers moving to online platforms. This studywill analyze the content of journalistic texts in newspapers and online media, measuring their corevalues. This study is about the transformation, namely the change of journalism standards fromtraditional media (newspapers) to online media. Journalism theorists argue that the standards ofjournalism should be the same in newspapers and online media. But the practice in Kosovo is com-pletely different. The main hypothesis of this study is that professional standards in online journalismin Kosovo have fallen; in newspaper journalism, however, there is still a high level of professionalismin writing and reporting. To test these two hypotheses, texts from two newspapers and two onlinemedia shall be analyzed. Therefore, the analysis will be done on texts from “Zëri” and “Koha Ditore”newspapers, and their online versions, “zëri.info” and “koha.net”.
Home Hospice – Understanding the Issue, Poles’ Attitudes Towards it and the State of Discourse in Media. Research Results
Authors: Chmielewski Zbigniew , Szmyd Krzysztof
Published: March 2020

The paper presents results of research related to familiarity and understanding of home hos -pice term and shows how the social media discourse of palliative care looks like. Answers and con-clusions are crucial for palliative care organisations as their existence depends on donors financialsupport which engagement is strongly related to communication activities performed by those or-ganisations.In the paper there has been presented opinions about public discussion about terminally ill chil-dren and its potential need for being treated as a taboo. The data whether futile medical care shouldbe performed whatever the cost is also shown in the paper. Researchers asked also who should beresponsible for executing management of hospices in Poland. The main conclusions focus on thenecessity to intensify communication activities, especially by the professionals.
Travel Anthropology in the Literary Reportages
Authors: Yaremchuk Olesya
Published: March 2020

This article explores the relationship between travel anthropology and the genre of literary re-portage. We scrutinized the theoretical foundations and genesis of travel anthropology, outlined itsbasic principles, and explored its connections to other disciplines. We also examined the phenom-enon of literary reportage, its peculiarities, and principles both at the level of thematization and thelevel of narrative and compositional structure. According to our research, the methods of travel an-thropology used by contemporary authors include fieldwork, participant observation, in-depth inter-views, and detail fixation.
Measuring integration in new countries of immigration
Authors: Anatolie Coșciug
Published: March 2020

The purpose of this study is to develop a framework to measure immigrant integration in emerging immigrant destinations. After several decades of intensive research, the definition and assessment of immigrants’ integration remains elusive. Increasingly more attempts have been made to foster scientific progress in the field in the las decades. Yet, immigrant integration in emerging destination countries remains particularly little studied despite several calls for more research on the topic. The developed integration framework (i.e. the Integration Score) is composed of 6 dimensions and 24 indicators of integration (4 indicators for every dimension). To empirically test the validity and internal consistency of the Integration Score, this article uses unique data collected as part of the Romanian Immigrant Integration Index (IIIR) research project consisting of a sample of 645 immigrant respondents from Romania. The empirical tests prove the validity and internal consistency of the proposed integration framework. The implications of this study are that a gap in the literature was addressed and this can play a key role in better understanding immigrant integration by offering a different view on how integration unfolds in societies with minimal institutional support.
Economic migration and challenges in an emerging Eastern European destination country: evidence about immigrant labor market integration in Romania
Authors: Oltean Ovidiu , Găvruș Georgiana
Published: March 2020

In this paper we aim to investigate the effects and outcomes of the integration system and reveal through data analysis the experiences of immigrants coming to Romania. Traditionally a country of emigration, Romania is becoming an emerging immigrant destination, with people coming from countries like Nepal, Vietnam, China. The study relies on a data set collected in two stages in 2017 (N=537) and 2018 (N=645), amongst immigrants residing in Romania. Measures of labor market integration were analysed from a multidimensional perspective, mapping out patterns of integration as well as the experiences and challenges faced by the newcomers in their attempt to obtain a satisfactory employment status. The results indicate that Romania is becoming an emerging immigration destination, experiencing a steady increase and diversification of immigration flow. In 2018, the number of those that come here to work exceeded the number of those that came to study, representing the second most important reason of entry after those who came for family reunion (IGI 2018).
Compliance with Planning Standards Related to the Setbacks around Domestic Buildings: Empirical Evidence from Kenya
Authors: Omollo Wilfred Ochieng
Published: March 2020

This study investigates the extent to which planning standards that regulate the setbacks around domestic buildings are complied with by developers in Kenya, a case study of Kisii Town.  Using proportional random sampling targeting seven neighbourhoods, a sample of 364 was drawn from the population of 7430 developments. While a checklist was used to collect data on the extent of compliance, data were analyzed using means, standard deviation and one-sample t-test. Results confirmed most developments disregarded the planning standards on setbacks. Hypothesis tests reported a significant difference between the respective recommended setbacks (rear, side and front) and the extent of developers’ conformity, t (289) = -20.382, p = .000; t (289) = -8.937, p = .000; and t (289) = -14.746, p = .000. The study concludes that developers flout planning standards owing to a gap in enforcement. A recommendation is made for the adoption of locally nurtured standards that address the existing socioeconomic attributes as an alternative of relying on those generated at the national level. This study enriches the current body of literature in urban planning by empirically confirming how compliance with planning standards on setbacks may be statistically assessed.
Host specificity and phytochemical constituents of mistletoe and twigs of parasitized plants: Implications for blanket application of mistletoe as cure-all medicine
Authors: Isikhuemen E.M. , Olisaemeka U. O. , Oyibotie G. O.
Published: March 2020

A study on host specificity and phytochemical constituents of leaves of mistletoe and parasitized twigs of seven host trees/shrubs was conducted in University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. Plant height and location were measured with Nikon Laser Rangefinder (Forestry 550) and GPS respectively while occurrence and count of mistletoe on host plants was largely anecdotal/visual. Phytochemical analyses were conducted at Faculty of Agriculture Science/Soil Laboratory, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria while data were subjected to One-way Analysis of Variance and means separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test (p=0.05). Results revealed mistletoe were largely generalists, and contained more phytochemicals than host plants. Tapinanthus ogowensis from Moringa oleifera was richest in alkaloid; Phragmanthera nigritana on Citrus sinensis, Tapinanthus ogowensis on Moringa oleifera and Phragmanthera capitata on Calliandra portoricensis recorded highest phenol content and differences among them were not significant (p<0.05). Phragmanthera capitata on Spondias mombin had significantly higher tannins than other mistletoe and host plants (p<0.05). P. capitata on S. mombin recorded best for saponin and flavonoid while P. capitata on Psidium guajava, Loranthus micranthus on Persia americana and P. capitata on C. portoricensis recorded more anthraquinone and were not  significantly different from each other p<0.05. While the marked variation in phytochemicals in leaves of mistletoe and twigs of host plants is noteworthy; the study sufficiently established that ecological idiosyncrasies, time/season and varied environmental phenomena strongly influence incidence and/or buildup of secondary metabolites. The foregoing should serve as benchmark in selection and/or use of mistletoe for resolving infirmities.
Magmatic clasts in the Saldanha ignimbrites, and Trekoskraal beach pebbles: missing pieces from the volcanic puzzle in the Cape Granite Suite
Authors: Clemens J.D. , Marara P.M. , Stevens G. , Taylor J.
Published: March 2020

Previous studies have shown that the 542 Ma Saldanha eruption centre, situated on the west coast of South Africa, consists of the basal Saldanha Ignimbrite, which is partly intermingled with and partly overlain by the Jacobs Bay Ignimbrite, both having S-type characteristics. Together, the Saldanha eruption centre and the Postberg eruption centre (to the south, across Saldanha Bay) form part of the volcanic phase of the Cape Granite Suite. The lowermost parts of the Jacob’s Bay Ignimbrite contain magma clasts that are chemically dissimilar to their host ignimbrites. Some clasts are recrystallized ignimbrites that are chemically distinct from any unit that has outcrop expression, and are inferred to form part of a previously unrecognised volcanic event. Other clasts are non-fragmental, hypabyssal rocks that were evidently intruded prior to the explosive intracaldera eruptions that formed the Saldanha ignimbrites. Beach cobbles and pebbles, sampled from the Trekoskraal coastal area, include three texturally and chemically distinct groups – rhyolitic ignimbrites, rhyolitic hypabyssal rocks and dacitic hypabyssal rocks or lavas. Only a minority of these rocks (from the rhyolitic ignimbrite group) show some chemical affinities with the Saldanha Bay ignimbrites. The other pebble types show neither chemical nor textural similarities with the rocks of either the Saldanha or the Postberg eruption centres. The pebbles and cobbles also have no chemical affinities with any of the granitic intrusive rocks of the region. Their chemical and isotopic characteristics suggest that a variety of different magma batches were formed through partial melting of heterogeneous Malmesbury Group metamorphic rocks, at depth. LA-ICP-MS dating of igneous zircon crystals from two of the pebbles (a low-silica rhyolite ignimbrite and a dacite) yielded magmatic ages of 540 ± 4 Ma and 533 ± 4 Ma, respectively. Taking uncertainty brackets into account, these new dates suggest that there may have been a 3 Myr hiatus in eruptive activity, between the eruptions responsible for the exposed Saldanha ignimbrites and the eruptions that produced the volcanic units from which the pebbles were derived. This confirms the inference that there was a previously unidentified, later, volcanic event associated with the Cape Granite Suite in the Saldanha area.
Profil Tingkat Berpikir Kreatif Siswa Kelas VII SMP dalam Pemecahan Masalah Pada Pokok Bahasan Segitiga dan Segiempat
Authors: Priyandani Citha Ade , Indrawatiningsih Nonik , Afifah Ani
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan tingkat berpikir kreatif siswa kelas VII SMP dalam pemecahan masalah pokok bahasan segitiga dan segiempat. Subjek dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 3 siswa dengan kemampuan matematika tinggi, sedang, dan rendah. Pengumpulan data menggunakan tes kemampuan berpikir kreatif, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa subjek berkemampuan matematika tinggi berada pada TBK 4, subjek mampu menunjukkan aspek kelancaran, keluwesan, keaslian, dan keterincian. Subjek berkemampuan matematika sedang berada pada TBK 2, subjek hanya mampu menunjukkan aspek kelancaran dan keluwesan. Sedangkan subjek berkemampuan matematika rendah berada pada TBK 0, subjek tidak mampu menunjukkan semua aspek kemampuan berpikir kreatif.

 

This research is qualitative research that aims to describe the level of creative thinking of Grade VII Middle School students in solving triangles and quadrilateral problems. The subjects in this study were three students with high, medium, and low mathematical abilities. Data collection uses tests of creative thinking skills, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that subjects with high mathematical abilities were at TBK 4, subjects were able to show aspects of fluency, flexibility, authenticity, and detail. Subjects with mathematical abilities are at TBK 2; subjects are only able to show aspects of fluency and flexibility. While subjects with low mathematical ability are at TBK 0, subjects are not able to show all aspects of creative thinking abilities.
Analisis Pemahaman Konsep Siswa Kelas VII Berdasarkan Taksonomi Bloom Ditinjau dari Kemampuan Kognitif
Authors: Lusiana Restu , Krisdiana Ika , Aisyah Siti
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pemahaman konsep berdasarkan taksonomi bloom dalam memecahkan masalah aljabar ditinjau dari kemampuan kognitif. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Subyek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMPN 2 Wungu. Teknik analisis data menggunakan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Subjek dengan kemampuan kognitif tinggi dapat memenuhi semua tahapan pemecahan masalah dan memenuhi semua indikator pemahaman konsep berdasarkan taksonomi bloom. (2) Subjek dengan kemampuan kognitif sedang hanya memenuhi beberapa tahapan pemecahan masalah yang meliputi memahami masalah, merencanakan pemecahan masalah, dan menyelesaikan pemecahan masalah, serta memenuhi beberapa indikator pemahaman konsep yaitu pengetahuan, pemahaman, penerapan, dan analisis. (3) Subjek dengan kemampuan kognitif rendah hanya memenuhi tahapan penyelesaian masalah memahami masalah dan merencanakan pemecahan masalah, serta memenuhi beberapa indikator pemahaman konsep yaitu pengetahuan, pemahaman, dan penerapan.

 
This study aims to describe the understanding of concepts based on bloom's taxonomy in solving algebra problems in terms of cognitive abilities. The research method used is a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study were eighth grade students of SMPN 2 Wungu. Data analysis techniques using data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that (1) Subjects with high cognitive abilities can meet all stages of problem solving and meet all indicators of understanding concepts based on bloom taxonomy. (2) Subjects with cognitive abilities are only fulfilling several stages of problem solving which include understanding the problem, planning problem solving, and solving problem solving, as well as fulfilling several indicators of concept understanding namely knowledge, understanding, application, and analysis. (3) Subjects with low cognitive abilities only meet the stages of problem solving, understanding problems and planning problem solving, as well as meeting several indicators of concept understanding, namely knowledge, understanding, and application.
Pengembangan Modul Biologi Berbasis Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) pada Materi Keanekaragaman Hayati Kelas X Madrasah Aliyah
Authors: Angela Lia , Aprianto Riko
Published: March 2020

Modul adalah salah satu bahan ajar yang dapat digunakan peserta didik dalam proses pembelajaran. Untuk meningkatkan hasil belajarnya, peserta didik membutuhkan modul pembelajaran biologi yang berbasis contextual Taeching Learning (CTL). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan modul yang valid dan praktis. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Research and development (R&D) dengan menggunakan model pengembanan 4-D (four D) terdiri dari tahap define, design dan develop, sedangkan tahap dessiminate tidak dilakukan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan modul yang dikembangkan memiliki nilai rata-rata kevalidan yaitu 3,51 dengan kriteria sangat valid. Nilai rata-rata kepraktisan modul oleh peserta didik yaitu 3,49 dengan kategori praktis.

 

Modules are one of the teaching materials that students can use in the learning process. Students need a biology learning module based on contextual learning (CTL) to increase their learning achievement. The purpose of this study was to produce a valid and practical module. This research was a Research and development (R&D) study using the 4-D (four-D) development model consisting of define, design and development stages, while the disseminate stage was not carried out. The results of this study indicate that the module developed has an average value of validity 3.51 or on very valid criteria. The average value of the practicality of the module was 3.49 or on the practical category
Literasi Statistik Siswa Berdasarkan Gaya Kognitif Field Dependent dan Field Independent
Authors: Amalia Fardatul , Wildani Junaidah , Rifa'i Mohammad
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui profil literasi statistik siswa kelas IX ditinjau dari gaya kognitif field dependent dan field independent. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di MTs Assa’adah II. Subjek penelitian sebanyak dua siswa yang terdiri dari satu siswa bergaya kognitif field dependent dan satu siswa bergaya kognitif field independent. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu melalui tes dan wawancara. Tes yang digunakan terdiri dari tes GEFT untuk mengelompokkan gaya koginitif siswa dan tes literasi statistik untuk memperoleh data profil literasi statistik siswa berdasarkan kemampuan matematika yang setara. Sedangkan, metode wawancara digunakan untuk memperoleh informasi mengenai proses siswa dalam mengerjakan soal. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, siswa yang memiliki gaya kognitif field dependent kurang mampu membaca data dalam tabel, tidak mampu menentukan data yang akan disajikan ke dalam diagram batang dan tidak mampu menyajikan diagram batang dengan benar. Sedangkan, siswa yang memiliki gaya kognitif field independent mampu membaca data yang disajikan, mampu menentukan data yang akan disajikan ke dalam diagram batang dan mampu menyajikan diagram batang dengan benar.
Efektivitas Pembelajaran Matematika Melalui Penerapan Model Kooperatif Tipe Talking Stick Pada Siswa Kelas VII SMP
Authors: Ma'rup Ma'rup , Firdaus Andi Mulawakkan
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektifan penerapan model pembelajaran Talking Stick pada siswa kelas VII SMP Saribuana Makassar tahun ajaran 2019/2020. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pra-eksperimen yang melibatkan satu kelas sebagai kelas eksperimen tanpa adanya kelas kontrol dengan desain penelitian One Group Pre-test and Post-test Design. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah kelas VII sebanyak 26 orang siswa yang terdiri dari 16 siswa laki-laki dan 10 siswa perempuan. Penelitian dilaksanakan selama 4 kali pertemuan. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini adalah tes hasil belajar untuk melihat hasil belajar siswa, lembar observasi untuk mengamati aktivitas siswa selama pembelajaran berlangsung, dan lembar angket untuk mengetahui respons siswa terhadap pembelajaran melalui penerapan Model Kooperatif Tipe Talking Stick. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Skor rata-rata hasil belajar matematika siswa sebelum diterapkan model Kooperatif Tipe Talking Stick adalah 33.13, dimana 26 siswa kelas VII memperoleh skor kategori sangat rendah. Sedangkan skor rata-rata hasil belajar matematika siswa setelah diterapkan model Kooperatif Tipe Talking Stick adalah 82.72, diperoleh 22 siswa atau 84.7% mencapai ketuntasan individu. Ketuntasan secara klasikal tercapai dengan nilai gain ternormalisasi yaitu 0.73 berada pada kategori tinggi, (2) Aktivitas siswa berada pada kategori baik, (3) Angket respons siswa menunjukkan bahwa respons siswa terhadap pembelajaran melalui model Kooperatif Tipe Talking Stick memberikan respon positif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model Kooperatif Tipe Talking Stick efektif diterapkan dalam pembelajaran matematika pada materi bilangan bulat siswa kelas VII SMP Saribuana Makassar.
Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Inquiry dan Problem Based Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika Kelas IV SD
Authors: Susilowati Rika Dwi , Wahyudi Wahyudi
Published: March 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menguji perbedaan efektivitas model Inquiry dan Problem Based Learning terhadap peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah pada mata pelajaran matematika kelas IV SD. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental semu dengan populasi sekolah dasar di Gugus Gatot Subroto Kecamatan Ungaran Timur. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan probabily sampling jenis cluster sampling. Sampel penelitian adalah siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Beji 02 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan SD Negeri Beji 01 sebagai kelas kontrol. Teknik pengumpulan data penelitian melalui observasi dan soal tes uraian. Desain penelitian ini adalah Nonequivalent Control Group Design. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan uji normalitas Saphiro-Wilk dan uji homogenitas untuk mengetahui perbedaan digunakan  statistik parametrik uji T-Test (Independent Samples T-test) dan uji efektivitas dengan Normalized Gain (N-Gain). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai sig. (2-tailed) pada uji t-test sebesar 0,000 < 0,05 sehingga Ha diterima. Tingkat keefektifan dihitung dengan analisis N-Gain pada model Problem Based Learning sebesar 48,9681% termasuk kategori kurang efektif, sedangkan pada model pembelajaran Inquiry sebesar 38,9476% termasuk kategori tidak efektif. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan efektivitas dalam penerapan model Inquiry dan Problem Based Learning terhadap peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah. Dengan tingkat efektivitas model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning lebih tinggi dari model pembelajaran Inquiry.
Efektivitas Model Problem Based Learning dan Problem Solving Ditinjau dari Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Peserta Didik Kelas IV SD
Authors: Putri Ulva Amalia , Wahyudi Wahyudi
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan efektivitas model Problem Based Learning dan Problem Solving terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa kelas IV SD. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian eksperimen semu dengan populasi Gugus Kartini di Kecamatan Bergas. Sampel yang diambil pada penelitian ini yaitu 28 siswa SDN Bergaskidul 03 sebagai kelas eksperimen menggunakan dengan model PBL dan 21 siswa SDN Bergaskidul 04 sebagai kelas kontrol yang menggunakan model PS. Teknik pengambilan data yang dilakukan yaitu observasi dan tes. Hasil uji prasyarat menunjukkan data yang diperoleh berdistribusi normal dan homogen. Selanjutnya dilakukan analisis uji T menggunakan Independent Sample T-test diperoleh hasil 0,01 sehingga Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima yang artinya terdapat perbedaan efektivitas dari kedua model. Tingkat keefektivan kedua model dilihat dari hasil uji N-Gain yang menunjukkan bahwa kelas eksperimen mengalami peningkatan 0,3714 dalam kategori sedang dan kelas kontrol mengalami peningkatan sebesar 0,3052 dalam kategori sedang. Kedua model mengalami peningkatan dalam kategori sedang, namun peningkatan lebih tinggi terjadi pada kelas eksperimen sehingga dapat diketahui bahwa model pembelajaran PBL lebih efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah daripada model PS.
Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning dan Problem Posing Ditinjau dari Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Siswa Kelas V SD
Authors: Anifah Ratna Dwi , Wahyudi Wahyudi
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas model PBL (Problem Based Learning) dan Problem Posing ditinjau dari kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika kelas V sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian eksperimen semu. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan desain quasi eksperimental dengan subjek penelitian seluruh siswa kelas V UPTD SPF SD Negeri Bringin 02 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan siswa kelas V UPTD SPF SD Negeri Bringin 01 sebagai kelas kontrol. Kelas eksperimen diberikan treatment dengan model Problem Posing dan kelas kontrol diberikan treatment dengan model Problem Based Learning (PBL). Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi dan tes. Uji prasyarat menunjukkan kedua kelas homogen dan berdistribusi normal. Uji T menggunakan uji t Independent Sample Test yang menunjukkan thitung > ttabel yaitu 3,840  > 1,998 dan signifikan 0,000 < 0,05 yang artinya H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Hal ini menunjukkan adanya perbedaan efektivitas yang signifikan. Selanjutnya dilakukan uji normalitas gain yang menunjukkan model Problem Posing lebih efektif dibanding model Problem Based Learning (PBL) ditinjau dari kemampuan pemecahan masalah.

 
Penerapan Media Sempoa untuk Meningkatkan Kedisiplinan, Ketelitian, dan Tanggung Jawab Mahasiswa Kelas Inovatif Matematika
Authors: Anugrahana Andri
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan Media Sempoa dalam pembelajaran matematika dan juga meningkatkan kedisiplinan, ketelitian dan tanggung jawab mahasiswa setelah mengikuti kegiatan pembelajaran matematika. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah tidakan kelas dengan jumlah sampel 31 mahasiswa kelas Inovatif matematika di PGSD Universitas Sanata Dharma. Rancangan materi penelitian adalah penjumlahan dan juga pengurangan matematika dengan media sempoa. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur kedisiplinan, ketelitian dan juga tanggung jawab adalah dengan lembar observasi dan juga wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media sempoa dalam pembelajaran matematika dapat meningkatan kedisiplinan. Ketelitian, dan tanggung jawab mahasiswa PGSD kelas inovatif matematika sebesar 100%.
Penerapan Desain Pembelajaran Mind Mapping untuk Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Matematika Materi Lingkaran pada Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 3 Nganjuk
Authors: Aspiatun Aspiatun
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar Matematika siswa SMP yang dilatar belakangi oleh rendahnya kualitas proses dan hasil belajar Matematika siswa SMP, khususnya pada materi lingkaran. Rendahnya prestasi belajar tersebut diakibatkan karena kurangnya kemampuan guru dalam meningkatan prestasi mata pelajaran Matematika siswa Kelas VIII- B di  SMPN 3 Nganjuk Kabupaten Nganjuk sebelum mendapat Desain Pembelajaran Mind Mapping dan sesudah Desain Pembelajaran Mind Mapping. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas ini dilaksanakan dalam 2 siklus , Setiap siklus ada 4 tahap penelitian yaitu tahap perencanaan, tahap pelaksanaan, tahap observasi, dan tahap refleksi. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh selama proses pembelajaran yaitu pada siklus I dan siklus II, peningkatan Prestasi belajar secara sederhana dapat dijabarkan sebagai berikut: Rata-rata nilai test akir siklus I sebesar 72 ,81 dan siklus II rata-rata nilai test sebesar 82,19, sehingga mengalami peningkatan nilai test sebesar 9,38.

 

This study aims to improve the mathematics learning achievement of junior high school students which is motivated by the low quality of the mathematics learning process and outcomes of junior high school students, especially in circle material. The low learning achievement is due to the lack of teacher's ability to improve Mathematics grade VIII-B student achievement at SMPN 3 Nganjuk Nganjuk Regency before receiving the Mind Mapping Learning Design and after the Mind Mapping Learning Design. This Classroom Action Research was carried out in 2 cycles, each cycle consisting of 4 stages of research, namely the planning phase, the implementation phase, the observation phase, and the reflection phase. Based on data obtained during the learning process, namely in cycle I and cycle II, an increase in learning achievement can be simply described as follows: The average value of the end of the first cycle of 72, 81 and the second cycle of the average test value of 82.19, so experienced an increase in test scores of 9.38
Perbedaan Komunikasi Ilmiah Siswa Melalui Implementasi Kartu Kuarted
Authors: Widiyanti Isnaeni Nur , Kusuma Mobinta , Hayati Muriani Nur
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan komunikasi ilmiah melalui implementasi kartu kuartet dan respon siswa setelah menggunakan implemtasi kartu kuartet. Penelitian yang dilaksanakan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Jenis penelitian ini adalah eksperimen dengan desain posttest only control grup. Lokasi penelitian ini adalah salah satu sekolah menengah pertama di kramat kabupaten tegal. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan tes, kuesioner dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan uji purposiv sampling, uji intrumen yang meliputi uji validitas teoritis (validitas isi dan konstruk), uji validitas empiris (rasch model), uji prasyarat analisis (uji normalitas, uji homogenitas), anlaisis uji hipotesis (independen sample t-test) dan analisis kuesioner. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa: hasil perbedaan komunikasi ilmiah siswa melalui implementasi kartu kuartet dengan menggunakan independen sample t-test memperoleh yang signifikan yaitu 0,00 < 0,05, dan respon siswa setelah menggunakan kartu kuartet sangat tinggi

 

This study aims to determine the differences in scientific communication through the implementation of quartet cards and student responses after using the implementation of a quartet card. Research conducted using a qualitative approach. This type of research is an experiment with a posttest only control group design. The location of this study is one of the junior high schools in Kramat Tegal. Methods of data collection using tests, questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis techniques used were purposive sampling, instrument testing which included tests of theoretical validity (content and construct validity), empirical validity tests (rasch models), analysis prerequisite tests (normality tests, homogeneity tests), analysis of hypothesis tests (independent sample t- test) and questionnaire analysis. The results of this study state that: the results of differences in scientific communication of students through the implementation of a quartet card using an independent sample t-test obtained a significant of 0.00 <0.05, and the response of students after using a quartet card is very high
How Financial Leverage Differs Between Conventional and Islamic Banks: A Dynamic Model Perspective of Banking Sector in Pakistan
Authors:   HEC PhD scholar at FMS, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Hameed Naila , Naveed Muhammad ,   Associate Professor, the Faculty of Management Sciences, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhuto University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Khan Shahzad Ahmad ,   Assistant Professor, the Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS), Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Published: March 2020

This study addresses the dynamic aspects of financial leverage in banking sector in Pakistan. Using theoretical and empirical insights, it aims to highlight the differences in leverage between Conventional Banks (CBs) and Islamic Banks (IBs). The study works with dynamic model (System GMM) to explore the existence of target leverage and variation in the speed of adjustment across CBs and IBs. In accordance with dynamic framework, the study observes the dynamics of the association between the exogenous variables and financial leverage. Study is deviation from textbook theory of bank capital and has embraced with sophisticated model to illustrate that the banks optimize and adjust their capital structure with environmental shocks and financial variations. Looking into very dynamic nature of environment, the study reports that in CBs the economic shocks and financial variations adjustment time tends to maintain adjustments in 1.88 years while IBs tend to maintain it in 0.82 year. Moreover, variations are found about the impacts of economic growth, inflation and sectoral nature in both Islamic and conventional banking. It will help policy makers in financial markets as well as mangers of both IBs and CBs by providing insights about dynamics of leverage. Systemic financial reforms after the global financial crisis and financial digital landscape are advised for banking industry that stress the development of hedging doctrines for deposits and deposit income. Therefore, there is a strong need to revisit hedging doctrine and risk management models for the banking sector in Pakistan that is relatively sluggish.
Does Islamic Label Indicate Higher use of Trade Credit? Evidence from Shar¯ı‘ah Compliant Non-financial Firms in Pakistan
Authors:   MS Scholar at Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, Kamran Muhammad , Ahmed Jaleel ,   Assistant Professor at Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, Ullah Ikram ,   Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Management Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Published: March 2020

This study attempts to investigate the behavior of non-financial ISL firms towards usage of TC. In line with the previous literature, it is hypothesized that ISL “Shar¯ı‘ah Compliant” indicates higher use of TC by such firms, both demand and supply of TC. It is also hypothesized that TC is substitute of bank loan. The results are based on 338 non-financial firms listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange for 2008 to 2016 observation period. These include non-financial firms from all sectors. The study used random Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) estimation technique to explore the relationship of ISL and usage of TC as it is the most powerful method when sample size is large. The study found that ISL firms use more TC, as compared to conventional firms that have more access to bank loan. This study also found that firms with ISL prefer TC over the bank credit. The result of this study proves all stated hypotheses.
Islamic Banking and Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Asian and African Markets
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Center of Islamic Finance, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Lahore, Pakistan, Akhter Waheed , Majeed Muhammad Umer ,   Economics and Finance Department, Henan University, Kaifeng, China, Roubaud David ,   Montpellier Business School, Montpellier Research in Management, Montpellier, France
Published: March 2020

Very few researchers have attempted to assess the impact of Islamic banking on both the demand and the supply sides of financial inclusion. Our study fills this gap by investigating 14 middle and 14 lower income countries from Asia and Africa over the period 2005-2014. Random effects panel regression technique based on Hausman’s specification test has been used to analyse the data. Results indicate that Islamic banking is significantly contributing to the demand side of financial inclusion (borrowers’ side or the users of banks financing). This research has important policy implications for regulatory authorities of Muslim countries to enhance financial inclusion.
Maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah, Islamic Financial Industry and Addressing the Concerns
Authors:   Department of Management Sciences, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, Muhammad Lakhi , E-Rana Gul- ,   Department of Information System, Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saba Irum ,   Department of Finance, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, Pakistan, Aziz Shahab ,   Business Studies Department, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Published: March 2020

Banking system is the backbone of every modern economy. Role of Islamic banking is rising in economy of different countries. Meanwhile, criticism on Islamic finance is also rising with the passage of time. A careful review of literature suggests that researchers are raising concerns on the way the Islamic banking is operating closely on the lines of conventional banking. They claim that the difference between these two banking system is only limited to documentation level. Aim of this paper is to identify the concerns about Islamic finance industry in literature and to provide suggestions on how to address these concerns in line with the maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah.
The Impact of HR Practices on Employees’ Performance: An Imperative Role of Islamic Work Ethics
Authors:   Associate Professor, FMS, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Qayyum Abdul , Zahid Nazish ,   MS Scholar, FMS, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Jamil Raja Ahmed ,   PhD Scholar, FMS, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Published: March 2020

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of Human Resource (HR) practices on employees’ performance with moderating role of IWE. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed and data of 307 employees were collected from telecom sector of Pakistan. Findings reveal that performance appraisal and employee’s empowerment positively predict employees’ performance, while the relationship with regard to training could not be established as was expected. IWE moderate the relationship between HR practices (performance appraisal and empowerment) and employees’ performance. This study is useful since it provides insights into how IWE significantly improve the performance of employees within an organization when coupled with key HR practices.
Islamic Banks’ Financing and Employment Generation: The Case of Punjab, Pakistan
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Malik Arshad Mahmood , Ashraf Bilal ,   Assistant Registrar, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
Published: March 2020

The objective of this study is to assess the impact of Islamic financing modes on employment through asset formation and value creation of Islamic Banking in Punjab, Pakistan. Data was collected from two randomly selected Islamic Banks in Pakistan namely Meezan Bank and Al-Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Ltd. Multistage sampling procedure was used for selection of sample respondents from three regions of Punjab. List frame of the study consisted of respondents/firms utilizing finance from selected Islamic Banks located in each district. The sample of the study comprised of 206 small and medium firms who utilized Islamic modes of financing to get financing for their business. Variables of the model comprised of employment generation, asset formation, technology, firm age and business size. Least square regression model was used for analysis of the cross sectional data. All the independent variables of the model have significant effect on dependent variable. Empirical results revealed that only asset formation has direct relationship with employment generation. Technology, firm age and business size have inverse relationship with employment generation capacity of the borrowing firms utilizing Islamic finance. The study concluded that in Pakistan, the SME’s used financing tool to enhance the assets by adopting the technological change. The results of the study will support policy makers, practitioners and planners to make more informed business decisions.
Parametric regression model for response time in clinical trials – a bayesian approach
Authors: N SUNDARAM
Published: March 2020

In this paper an attempt has been made to model the censored survival data using Bayesian regressions with Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods. Bayesian LogNormal (LN) regression model are found to be providing better fit than the other Bayesian regression models namely Exponential (E), Generalized Exponential (GE), Webull (W), LogLogistic (LL) and Gamma (G).
Bayesian estimation of auc of a constant shape bi- weibull failure time distribution
Authors: A LAVANYA , T LEO ALEXANDER
Published: March 2020

A Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve provides quick access to the quality of classification in many medical diagnoses. The Weibull distribution has been observed as one of the most useful distributions, for modeling and analyzing lifetime data in Engineering, Biology, Survival and other fields. Studies have been done vigorously in the literature to determine the best method in estimating its parameters. In this paper, we examine the performance of Bayesian Estimator using Jeffreys‘ Prior Information and Extension of Jeffreys‘ Prior Information with three Loss functions, namely, the Linear Exponential Loss,General Entropy Loss, and Square Error Loss for estimating the AUC values for Constant Shape Bi-Weibull failure time distribution. Theoretical results are validated by simulation studies. Simulations indicated that estimate of AUC values were good even for relatively small sample sizes (n=25). When AUC≤0.6, which indicated a marked overlap between the outcomes in diseased and non-diseased populations. An illustrative example is also provided to explain the concepts.
Perceptions of parents regarding girls‟ education
Authors: K VASUKI
Published: March 2020

In India, particularly in Tamil Nadu female children are being excluded from their right to development because education plays vital role in their development. Education is the basic rights to every individual of world. it has been rest in male and it was understood as education is only for men.men are the bread winner of the family and he needs skills and knowledge so that he can manage and maintain family. In this paper the researcher discussed about the attitudes of parents towards the girl‘s education and about the awareness of parents related to importance girl‘s education.
Application of graph theory in diagnosis of malocclusion
Authors: P LALITHA
Published: March 2020

The objective of this article is to use graph theory as a modality to simplify and explain the properties of complex biological processes in orthodontics so as to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning. Network analysis, an innovative statistical tool, provides a new approach to understand complex problems. It is a graphical model that encodes probabilistic relationship among variables of interest. When used incombination with statistical technique this graphic model which illustrates the causal relationship among different variables and hence can be used to gain understanding about a problem and predict the consequences of intervention. Orthodontics deals with correction of malocclusion and other dentofacial anomalies which usually have a complex multifactorial etiology. Diagnosis and treatment planning may need the correlation of the clinical, radiographic, and the functional data. The use of graph theory to analyse these datas can drastically reduce the complexity of the pertaining problem. The topology of the dentofacial system obtained by network analysis could allow orthodontists to visually evaluate and anticipate the co-occurrence of auxological anomalies during individual craniofacial growth and possibly localize reactive sites for a therapeutic approach to malocclusion. This article discusses the scope of graph theory and its use in dentistry in general and orthodontics in particular.
Perceptual map for customer preferences of car brands using multi dimensional scaling
Authors: G MANIMANNAN , P SANDHYA , R NISHANTHI
Published: March 2020

This research attempts to identify customer preferences among various car brands. The primary database was collected from Tambaram Municipality using simple random sampling method. The total samples 300 were collected from different customers, the questionnaire divided into two sections, they are (i) demographic details and customer preference like, price, performance, brand name, colors, etc. The main objectives of this research paper to identify which brand has attracted nore number of customers. The application of multidimensional scaling establishes the results of their scores on two dimensions and conclude tMaruti got the first position based on their price and performance, currently a good brand image, but brands like Hyundai and Ford posses second third positions respectively. Ford and Hyndai attract the customers on the basis of prizeperceptions. The perceptual map shows, brands like, Hyundai and Ford perceived to be similar, where as Maruti is a standalone brand.
Application of support vector machine for evaulation of agricultural productivity in the state of tamilnadu
Authors: G MANIMANNAN , C ARUL KUMAR , R LAKSHMI PRIYA
Published: March 2020

This research paper attempts to identify the agriculture productivity performance in the state of Tamilnadu as agriculture sector is facing so many challenges in the past decades. Most of the agricultural lands are converted into real estate business and also occupied by corporate sector people. Most of the farmers and allied deparment population migrated to other state and even to other countries to live their livelihood, they work as daily wages. In this connection, this research paper attempts to promote agricultural sector as it is the mainstay and backbone of the Indian and Tamilnadu economy. Agriculture plays a vitalrole in the development of a country as well the state of Tamilnadu. It contributes nearly fifteen percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India. Seventy percent of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood. In the past decade agriculture production had faced an increasing trend in districts of Tamil Nadu in all the crops. But nowadays the yield rate has a decreasing trend in Tamilnadu. However, agriculture productivity differs from region to region, which needs a detailed investigation. The main objective of this research paper is to analyze the agriculture productivity of fifteen major Crops in Tamilnadu usingSupport Vector Machine for district wise classification of entire state of Tamilnadu and Mosaic graph to visualize the performance of agricultural database. The secondary sources of database were collected from Department of Economics and Statistics, Tamilnadu during the period of 2003 to 2012. In this study yield deviation, visualization and classification of fifteen major crops are considered. The results attained three different methods of classifications and are labelled as High, Moderate and Low based on their Enyedi‘s index method of various crops.
Demographic trends of elderly in tamilnadu
Authors: D KATHIRVEL
Published: March 2020

The Demography of World without the knowledge of Indian demography is unfounded as it presently constitutes the second populous country in the world and expected to reach first place within short span of time. With India‘s share of 17.8 % of world‘s population expected to hold the present share for further decades due to the effect of demographic transition. Across the world the demographic transition which results the ageing process.
A study of the impact of leadership styles on employee motivation: an empirical study in corporate sector.
Authors: S HemaLakshmi , A Zakira Begum
Published: March 2020

Leadership and the different associated styles have an immense impact on how employees perform and grow, to lead positive organisational outcomes. The purpose of this study would be to investigate the impact of leadership styles on motivation, as a predictor of group or organizational performance. For ages, Leadership has been a subject of much debate and deliberation and how the different styles of leadership evoke different responses from followers. In corporate context the dynamics of these two entities, the ―leader‖ and, ―the led‖ play a key role in shaping the destiny of the organisation. The study followed the positivist paradigm which provided an objective reality against which claims were compared and truth was ascertained. In this descriptive study, the goal has been to discover the pattern of cause and effect, which can predict phenomenon. As a part of the descriptive research mmethodology, data collected has been subjected to the thinking process in terms of ordered reasoning. A qualitative research approach has been used to analyze the hypothesized relationships.