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Study of Contemporary Jewelry Design Emotional Expression Skills
Authors: Gong Bai-hui , Yuan Rong
Published: February 2018

With the development of the society, people gradually realize the importance of design, design also has played a more and more important role in the life.More and more people are willing to choose the design work with unique emotions.Designers gives the new concept of life into the jewelry through the material, color, craft technique, etc. Jewelry as emotional carrier, can better deliver humanistic ideas behind the design in silence.This paper studies the emotional expression skills of contemporary jewelry design.
The Potential Social Benefits of Gifaataa Celebration of Wolaita
Authors: Jobo Meshesha Make , Alambo Abraham Kebede , Tora Simeon Emanie
Published: February 2018

This study was intended to explore the potential social benefits of 'Gifaataa' Celebration of Wolaita (GCW). The subjects used were 600 individuals selected by availability sampling and 12 elders selected by purposive sampling (by their deep knowledge of overall indigenous wisdom of Wolaita) from six selected Woredas of Wolaita Zone. The descriptive survey research design was used having the quantitative and qualitative data collected through questionnaire, face-to-face interview and FGD. The analysis was made using the eclectic approach of data analysis. The result indicated that GCW has various potential social benefits: It creates and strengthens social ties by different events. It is a venture through which Wolaitas avoid bad and evil activities through elders’ counselling and it is a vehicle through which Wolaita’s indigenous language and culture are transferred to the next generation. Furthermore, Gifaataa is also a venture for promoting the social transformation of individuals.
Double Life: Music as Work and Serious Leisure
Authors: Kuusi Tuire , Haukola Pertti
Published: February 2018

Serious leisure (SL) is defined as an intensive, long-term free-time activity which has deep meaning for an individual and generates its own rewards without external incentives. SL has been studied intensively, yet studies on the mutual effects of an individual’s work and SL are scanty, especially when music is either the work or the SL. Our research addressed the connection between work and SL with both musicians and non-musicians. The data consisted of nine interviews. Four of the participants were professional musicians with various SLs (acting, woodwork, handicrafts, and urban culture). The other five (an architect, a librarian, two directors, and a project manager), conversely, had music as their SL. Qualitative content analysis of the data was conducted, and we analysed the data in relation to psychological recovery experiences (psychological detachment, relaxation, mastery and control), using the concepts of segmentation, spillover and compensation. The data were classified into three thematic clusters 1) Participants’ manner of talking about SL, 2) Aspects of SL, and 3) SL and work with further subdivisions into themes and categories. Our data did not show any difference between comments from the two participant groups. SL had positive effects on subjective well-being, notions of identity, and working abilities. It stimulated psychological recovery and gave meaning and content to the participants’ lives. We suggest that in today’s busy work life, employers should take advantage of SL and its positive effects.

 
Effects of Poverty on Urban Residents’ Living and Housing Conditions in Nigeria
Authors: Akinyode Babatunde Femi , Martins Emilia Oluwafolakemi
Published: February 2018

The importance of housing has made it received much attention worldwide among scholars and policy makers as a potential tool for man’s productivity. However, little is known about the poverty implications on the living and housing condition among Nigerian residents. This study aims at examining the effects of poverty among urban residents on their living and housing conditions in Nigeria. Questionnaires administration was made among 400 residents to assess residential attributes. Qualitatively supported with the aid of personal interview, observation and photographs. Correlation analysis was drawn between the residents’ socio-economic status and housing condition. Results through descriptive analysis established that majority of the housing exhibit deterioration condition. This resulted from the socio-economic situation and high poverty level of the residents. The result also showed robust and positive relationship between residents socio-economic and urban housing condition. This positive relationship demonstrates support for the negative impacts on the welfare of the residents. Urban housing attributes are of importance for residents’ safety, comfort and convenience to enhance productivity. In view of this, the authors are of opinion that, urgent attention is highly necessary if the residents are to live in an environment that is safe, convenience and comfortable in order to enhance their productivity.
The Spiritual Form of Ancient Art and Culture - Bharatanatyam (Visual Art) Depicted Using Unique Techniques on Scratchboard (Fine Art) Medium
Authors: Parthasarathy Arpitha
Published: February 2018

The most ancient form of dance that is prevailing todays is a form of classical Indian dance, Bharatanatyam. In Sanskrit (and Devanagri), bharatanatyam means "Indian dance", is believed to have divine origin and is of the most ancient form of classical dance. Bharatanatyam is a two thousand-year-old dance form, originally practiced in the temples of ancient India. The art today remains purely devotional even today and this performing art is yet to gain awareness and interest in the western world. This dance form has various implications in improving the higher order thinking in children and provides health benefits in adults apart from cultural preservation. The current study uses scratchboard as a medium to display the artistic movements and emotions. Scratchboard, a fine art is one means by which the visual art is expressed in this current study using sharp tools, namely X-acto 11 scalpel and tattoo needles. This unique medium made up of a masonite hardboard coated with soft clay and Indian ink has been used to not only show the details of the ancient dance form and expression but also to comprehend and transcribe both visual art and fine art. It is for the first time that scratchboard medium has been the innovatively used to show various textures of flower, glistening gold jewels, hand woven silk and the divine expression in the same art ‘devotion’. The current study was carried out in-order to perpetuate, conserve and disseminate these classic forms of visual art and fine art.
Time and Quest of Identity of the African-American Character: George Schuyler's Black No More
Authors: Alolaiwi Hayder Naji Shanbooj
Published: February 2018

This paper attempts to examine the theme of “passing,” viewed as a metaphor of race that marks a step forward from the painful reality of the Middle Passage to “passing,” as both physical reality and metaphor, and to find out the underlying causes of the passing character in George Schyler's Black No More in the light of social and historical dimensions. The study investigates the aspects of “passing”  manifested by the African-American who is often viewed as an “appendage” to the rest of society, blacks have struggled to attain the success, equality, and overall collective consciousness of the American society, while simultaneously creating and maintaining and identity of their own. Blacks have been and continue to be socially, economically, educationally, and politically disenfranchised and therefore cannot completely find unity within an American system that continuously seeks to reaffirm their inferiority. 
Translation of Corporate Promotional Materials in View of Skopos Theory
Authors: Zheng Dr. Jing
Published: February 2018

Chinese businesses have realized the importance of publicity in foreign markets. However, the translation of Chinese corporate promotional materials is not of high quality so far. Problems in the translation may be caused by multi-facet factors, but the influence of formal equivalence theory on translators can be a big cause. Skopos theory shift translators’ attention from loyalty to the source text to the purpose of the target text, shedding a new light to translation studies. This paper discusses the application of Skopos theory in the translation of Chinese corporate promotional materials and explores the strategies and methods of translating corporate promotional materials from Chinese to English.
Spelling Mistakes Made by Korean Students on the Elementary Level of Learning Ukrainian as a Foreign Language
Authors: Zbyr Iryna
Published: February 2018

Spelling is a basic literacy skill in any language as it is in communication. This research attempted to investigate the academic performance and spelling mistakes of the first-year students at the Department of Ukrainian Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in the Republic of Korea. The study included 20 students in the first semester and 18 – in the second. The finding of the study indicated that the students committed a number of spelling mistakes that affect the coherence of their academic written text. Also, the finding showed that these spelling errors may be attributed to mother tongue interferences in which they relate to the difference between the systems of both native language and foreign language. Data were collected through a battery of test on Beginning Ukrainian Grammar and Composition, which is taken by the students after their first and second semester. This study is aimed at singling out types of spelling mistakes and determining their reasons. Furthermore, this data allowed the author to come up with possible ways of avoiding or reducing the number of such errors. This research recommends that future investigations be conducted in the area to confirm the results of the current research in order to examine from other perspectives such as ages and grade. Due attention is paid to defining the term “spelling mistakes” in the process of learning Ukrainian as a foreign language on the elementary level. In addition, the effect of such mistakes on acquiring written communicative competence by the Korean students is examined. Types of mistakes that are referred to as “spelling mistakes” are defined in the article as well.
The origins of Muslim nationalism in British India
Authors: Baltar Enrique
Published: February 2018

British rule of India stripped Muslim elites of their traditional status of ruling class and reduced them to the status of a religious minority doubly pressured by the new conditions of colonial society and competition of the majority Hindu community. These pressures strengthened in the collective imagination the perception of a minority at a disadvantage and it helped the Muslim elites to become gradually aware of their right to constitute in nationhood and the need to organize politically to defend their interests. This article aims to analyze how Islamic nationalism was taking shape during the second half of the nineteenth century and an early twentieth century from two fundamental assumptions: the backwardness of the Muslim community and the fear of Hindu hegemony.
Jewelry Design under Environmental Protection Concept
Authors: Ma Jinjin , Hu Yue
Published: February 2018

As people living standard unceasing enhancement, jewelry has been more and more into our modern life. Jewelry is not simply to use gold, platinum, silver and other precious metals as the material, but joined a variety of materials for production, to fully display the wearer's personality. Jewelry is not only a symbol of wealth, she has become us to highlight the carrier of its own unique personality and identity.
Integration of Character Values in School Culture at Elementary Schools in Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Marini Arita -
Published: February 2018

Character values can be integrated not only in the classroom, but also in the school culture. Some teachers are not familiar with the ways of integrating these values in the school culture. The purpose of this study was to find out about implementation of character values integration in school culture at elementary schools in Jakarta. This research was conducted in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. A quantitatively descriptive method was used for this study. Questionnaires related to integration of character values in school culture consists of religious, honesty, discipline, clean and healthy, tolerance, working ethos, and nationalism culture. A total of 63 principals from 63 elementary schools in Jakarta were involved in the study. The result showed that means of character values integration in religious, honesty, discipline, clean and healthy, tolerance, working ethos, and nationalism culture were achieved 13.40, 6.16, 17.71, 13.24, 11.81, 12.33, and 10.49 or 83.75 %, 68.44 %, 98.39 %, 88.27 %, 98.42 %, 94.85 %, and 95.36 % from theoretically maximum scores. This study concludes that character values has already been integrated effectively in religious, discipline, clean and healthy, tolerance, working ethos, and nationalism culture at 63 elementary schools in Jakarta.  On the other hand, integration of character values in honesty culture hasn’t been effective at 63 elementary schools in Jakarta.
The Distinction of Ornament and Decoration in Architecture
Authors: Ahani Fatemeh , Etessam Iraj , Islami Seyed Gholamreza
Published: February 2018

Ornament has been present throughout the recorded history, revealing human's aspirations, reflections and imaginations. Correspondingly, the discussion of ornament has almost uninterruptedly been a major topic for architectural discourses; one which has led to the publication of several significant texts in which ornamental practices has been addressed from a variety of perspectives. An investigation into the key architectural texts however, reveals that the absence of a certain definition of ornament and its functions in architecture as well as the interchangeable use of the terms 'decoration' and ornament as synonyms, have always been a serious obstacle to reach a clear conception of ornament nature . In this regard, the present paper attempted to distinguish between 'ornament' and 'decoration' based on a comparative analysis of the scholars’ accounts and the way the terms were employed in the architectural texts. Results indicated that the aforementioned concepts can be distinguished by means of seven criteria including components, connection, reference source, role, field of application and reference mode. According to the most referred criteria, ornament is an essential part of architecture which creates a firm bonding with its carrier and often fulfills functions more than aesthetic one .It is mostly made up of transformed motifs and evokes natural forces that originate deeply beyond or within the body of building. Decoration on the other hand, is a pleasing arrangement of real things; a suggestion of the decorous which does not have a permanent connection with its carrier. It is also purely representational, due to its reference to external matters such as mythology, religion, history, or cultural practice.  
Seepage Diglossia Pakpak Dairi Language: Sociolinguistics Study
Authors: Basaria Ida -
Published: February 2018

Diglossia is essentially a term used to describe a state of the people who know and use two or more languages to communicate among its members (a society that recognized two or more languages for intrasocietal communication). So the use of bilingual diglossia situation or more in the same community 'governed' by a policy for the selection of the language to be use. Event diglossia shows the distribution function of two or more languages are also giving the impression of their kind of language that is "high" and the type of language that is "low", This type of language used is high in situations that are considered more formal, by people including educated, and more prestige value and prestige. While the types of lower language used in situations that are more informal, by the common man and as a means of general intercommunication. In fact, diglossia situation is actually happening in Indonesia; Functions performed by Indonesian high and low functions carried out by the regional languages in Indonesia. National language as a second language that calls for all levels of society to use it, could result in local languages as a first language gradually eroded. If it is forced through, then the language area that is less powerful because it’s a little bit unknown can disappear even more in the future. This is certainly very unfortunate, because it coincides with the loss of local languages, indigenous or traditional knowledge stored in the oral tradition also can not be saved. It was when seen from the side of the opposition; Different when seen from the side of the union, then between the local language and national languages can co-exist in harmony. This study wanted to examine the analytic theory of how language Pakpak Dairi sociolinguistic as local and Indonesian language as the national language used by speakers in North Sumatra that suffered disproportionately situation.

 
Gender Trouble and the Tragic Black Woman Hybrids in Clotel, Quicksand and Passing
Authors: Alolaiwi Hayder Naji Shanbooj
Published: February 2018

The African-American female character's description in Clotel, Quicksand and Passing are very impressive, among whom Clotel, Clare and Irene are depicted as one of the most important “passing” figures for the whole story. Though sharing some similarities with the traditional Black women in the past African-American novels, Clotel, Clare and Irene are very different. The strong connection with as well as variations than the usual gender pattern are mixed within these women. It is only by this new approach that the reader can re-think Black woman and build a new African-American female identity. Taking into the consideration an ecofeminist point of view, this paper is going to study the points of similarities with and differences from the traditional Black Women in the novel, unwrap on the developing subject identity of Black women in this novel, in order to prove that in this novel female subject identity is more than a true representation of essentialism and dualism, in a special and unique realistic perspective.
Phenomenon of Women Marginalization in Poor Family in Pakpak Community (A Case Study in Pegagan Julu Village, Sumbul Subdistrict, Dairi Regency - North Sumatra - Indonesia)
Authors: Munthe Hadriana Marhaeni
Published: February 2018

This article is taken from the study of marginalization cases experienced by Pakpak women of rural poor families. The study was conducted in Pegagan village of Sumbul Subdistrict, Dairi, North Sumatra province. The marginalization phenomenon is shown in some aspects; restrictions on women's access to formal education, tendency of dropping out of school, having no inheritance rights and no role in the decision making of custom. Related to this phenomenon, the research question of this study is how the process of marginalization experienced by women in their family is.Marxist structural feminist perspective and qualitative approach with feminist perspective were used to answer the research question. The findings of the study finally show that the structured patriarchy ideology as gender ideology in family becomes the cause of women marginalization. Patriarchy becoming gender ideological construction in Pakpak family is interpreted and expressed in the form of private patriarchy, that is a hegemonizing system or structure of men power that has dominated and subordinated social position of women in Pakpak families.
The Challenges of Refugees Protection
Authors: Bydoon Maysa Said
Published: February 2018

The current crises and civil war in many countries, increasingly challenge the rapid growth of influx of refugees. More recently, as a matter of fact, the asylum issue is one of the most important issues in the international community that shed lights on a violation of refugees’ rights and most importantly a safe area to live in. The article examines the refugee protection in light of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees 1951 and Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees.   It is true that such convention and its complementary protocol contribute in establishing the international law of refugee protection, however, its argues that  the convention does not cover all people into danger  in terms of refuges definition and principals of non refoulement.
Defining Art and its Future
Authors: Isrow Zachary
Published: February 2018

Art is a creative phenomenon which changes constantly, not just insofar as it is being created continually, but also in the very meaning of ‘art.’ Finding a suitable definition of art is no easy task and it has been the subject of much inquiry throughout artistic expression. This paper suggests a crucial distinction between ‘art forms’ and ‘forms of art’ is necessary in order to better understand art. The latter of these corresponds to that which we would typically call art such as painting, singing, etc. The former corresponds to the form out of which these take shape, movement, speech, etc. With this distinction set out, it becomes clearer that art and the aesthetic is rooted in the properties of the ‘thing’ such as the color, shape, and the texture, rather than the product of creation itself. Thus, the future of art will bring a new aesthetic in which these properties become recognized as art and as such there will be an aesthetic of everyday life.
The Perfomance, Text, and Context Cenggok-Cenggok Malay Panai Labuhanbatu - Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Authors: Emelia Tengku Winona , Sinar Tengku Silvana , Sibarani Robert Sibarani , Takari Muhammad Takari
Published: February 2018

The purpose of this study was conducted by the fact that the artistic of oral tradition cenggok-cenggok is almost extinct. This tradition is one of the Malay society Panai cultures that were once widespread in the community in Labuhanbatu. This tradition includes the noble values that can be positively applied in social life associated with their moral messages, beliefs, social norms, and the value of education which can be used formally or informally. A descriptive qualitative ethnographic approach was utilized in this current study. The focus on this research is the form of performance, text, and context. The results showed that the oral tradition cenggok-cenggok is a cultural communication event that has a dimension of social, cultural and aesthetic as a form of creativity that generates interaction between performer and audience in the play.
Exploration of Food Culture in Kisumu: A Socio-Cultural Perspective
Authors: Odede Fredrick Argwenge , Hayombe Dr. Patrick O. , G. Agong’ Prof. Stephen
Published: February 2018

Increasingly food culture in the context of socio-cultural dimension is becoming important for sustainable urban development. In the last four years food festivals have been held in Kisumu attracting several interests both from within and without the City. The Kisumu fish night event of 2013 marked the melting point of food culture in Kisumu. This paper thus explores the noble intention of integrating food culture in Kisumu as a socio-cultural capital for the advancement of City sustainable development agenda. To an agrarian society, life is about food from its production, the processing/preservation up to the consumption or the sharing. People connect to their cultural or ethnic background through similar food patterns.  People from different cultural backgrounds eat different foods leading to the question: Are Luos in Kisumu defined by their own food culture? This study further investigated the mode of production, and storage of food resources, examined food cuisines of the Luo community in Kisumu, and assessed the food habits, practices and beliefs associated with food cuisines, as well as, the nutritional and socio-cultural values of Luo cuisines. The research employed qualitative methods of data collection such as interviews, observation, focused group discussion and photography using purposive and snowball sampling technique. Content analysis was used to draw general universal statements in thematic areas with respect to the research objectives. The study revealed that Luo community in Kisumu has a food culture laced with rich cultural practices, rituals and societal norms that defines them as a distinct cultural identity but interacts with other cultural groups in the metropolitan city of Kisumu. Further, the study confirms that indeed food culture is vital for sustainable development of urban centre granted that Kisumu largely evolved as urban centre for exchange of goods for food.
On Telling a Lie to Reveal the Truth: Mongrel
Authors: Oleson James Clinton
Published: February 2018

South African author William Dicey’s 2016 collection of essays, Mongrel, operates as a literary prism, refracting and clarifying literary and sociological elements of life. The book’s six essays grapple with a sprawling range of subjects, including: the elusive distinction between fiction and non-fiction, literary footnotes, the endeavor of writing, the search for truth, the citizen’s search for community, the relevance of ethnicity in post-apartheid society, the perpetuation of socioeconomic disadvantage, the tragedy of criminal justice, and collective moral culpability for climate change. History, economics, and practical ethics underscore the entire collection, and exogenous sources such as Nabokov’s Pale Fire and Coetzee’s Disgrace can lend depth to the works. The essays of Mongrel can be understood as six discrete works, but they can also be understood as a meta-narrative that takes as its object the sociological search for restored community and the literary quest for authenticity.    
Fabric Reconstruction Based on Sustainable Development: Take the Type of Fabric Recycling as an Example
Authors: Guan Zhangting
Published: February 2018

Sustainable development is a very important concept of our time, it wants to do is to live in harmony with people, to protect the environment where our human survival. Fabric recycling refers to the use of a variety of traditional and high-tech means of the existing fabric fabric design and processing. So that the surface of a rich visual texture and tactile texture "through the fabric recycling approach. However, the fabric form and clothing design coordination between the clothing design is essential to the link! Garment fabric is not only the material basis of clothing modeling But also an important form of plastic arts. Fabric recycling art has gradually become a new breakthrough point of fashion design! And become an important means to increase the added value of clothing products. But at the same time fabric recycling also follow the concept of sustainable development. This paper analyzes the relationship between fabric reengineering and sustainable development. Combined with practice to explore the fabric processing technology and its creative ideas and some of its environmental performance.
The Use of Drama in English Teaching of Chinese Arts Colleges
Authors: Wang Ping
Published: February 2018

The study of English communication is not only a must to arts majors for international arts communication, but also a big challenge for them to master. The aim of the study is to explore the use of drama activities in English communication class in a Chinese arts college and to determine whether drama activities are beneficial to arts majors’ language proficiency and other cognitive skills. For this study, we employed a qualitative method by analyzing students’ reflective writing and observing participants’ activities. The findings show that drama in education is an effective way to teach college English in a Chinese arts college, so that a more elaborated curriculum design is urgently needed for better teaching and learning.  
Megan's Law and Durkheim’s Perspective of Punishment: Retribution, Rehabilitation or Both?
Authors: Chaudhuri Tanni
Published: February 2018

The victimization of Adam Walsh, Jacob Wetterling and Megan Kanka has been instrumental in designing sex offender laws. Registration and Community Notification Laws (RCNLs) are informally known as Megan’s Law (Terry 2011.) This paper explores sex offender legislation from the Durkheimian framework of retribution versus rehabilitation.  In this paper I attempt to answer the research question: Does sex offender legislation respond to the diluted stance of punishment, which Durkheim envisioned is characteristic of modern societal sentiments (rehabilitation replacing retribution)?  Why or why not? I first outline a brief history of sex offender legislation, followed by a discussion of select characteristics of societies that exhibit retributive and rehabilitative justice. Based on scholastic evidence presented in this paper, I conclude the punitive tendencies of current sex offender legislations are more retributive than rehabilitative. Current policies do not conform to the progress of punishment which Durkheim envisioned is concomitant to social evolution, and in many ways, demonstrates taking  a step backwards.
Public Health: Socio-Political History of a People
Authors: Adu-Gyamfi Samuel , Dramani Aminu , Amakye-Boateng Kwasi , Akomeah Sampson
Published: February 2018

This study focuses on the transformations that have characterised public health in Asante. The study highlights the changes that have occurred in the traditional public health which include the use of roots, leaves, back of trees and spiritualities’ as well as the colonial administration’s introduction of modern or western medicine and post-colonial inheritance. The domination of Asante from 1902-1957 by the British influenced the public health in Asante. This necessitated the introduction of western medicine, which included the building of hospitals and clinics and training of physicians to cater for the sick. Post-colonial Ghana after 1957saw a new direction in public health in Asante it ensured continuity and change. However, of the all the successes of traditional medicine and its importance even in modern times, an in-depth study of this subject has not received attention for the benefit of academia and society. It is critical to turn back, consider how public health was ensured in the first half of the twentieth century and balance it with modern practices. This will help us draw necessary lessons for modern society. This study, therefore, does a retrospective analyses/narrative on the accessibility and equitability of health to all citizens of Ghana and Asante in particular within the twentieth century and to further access the continuity and change over time.   
Traditional Tie-dye Handicrafts and Modern Design Concept Combined
Authors: Fengfan Ju
Published: February 2018

Tie-dyeing is the traditional handicraft in china, and this traditional handicraft is the accumulation of people's wisdom and the survival of the skills.Due to rapid economic development in recent decades, spurred in pursuit of excessive consumption of fast, fast fashion, industrial production gradually replaced the traditional handicraft, resulting in many of the traditional handicraft industry is facing a crisis.How does the traditional tie-dye craft blend with modern lifestyles?It has become a pressing issue.And in modern society, people pay more attention to practicality, cultural and spiritual combination. there is a certain regional and differences in traditional culture and it aesthetic point of view, inevitably conflicting with the modern design concept.But this contradiction can be reconciled, we should be in the traditional level of culture to be in-depth research and application, based on the research of the traditional design and analysis from refining, refactoring, transforming in line with modern aesthetic standards.
Using Smartphone-Integrated Model of Teaching to Overcome Students’ Speaking Anxiety in Learning English as a Foreign Language
Authors: Machmud Karmila , Abdulah Ridwan
Published: February 2018

The goal of this research is to investigate the effect of a model of teaching that integrating the use of Smartphone towards the learning achievement of both high and low anxiety students. We found it hard to ask students to speak English during the teaching and learning process. This is caused by their anxiety and also the limitation of time allotment provided to teach speaking skill in schools. The use of Smartphone in teaching speaking is suggested to minimize students’ anxiety from a peer pressure, as well as to overcome the limitation of the time allotment in teaching speaking. Using quasi experimental method, the data of this research was collected from 63 middle school students using questionnaire of foreign language anxiety classroom scale. This questionnaire is used to classify the students into the group of high anxiety and low anxiety students. Oral test for speaking ability is used to measure the students’ learning achievement. Factorial design 2 x2 using ANOVA is utilized to analyze the data of this research. The result has shown that both high and low anxiety groups of students achieve higher score when they are taught by using Smartphone compare to their score when they are taught by using conventional model of teaching. This means that the use of Smartphone integrated model of teaching can overcome the students’ anxiety in speaking English.
Out of Time, Out of Place: Primitivism and African Art
Authors: Turshen Meredeth
Published: February 2018

This article debates the proposition that artistic production mirrors humanity’s maturation from primitive superstition to scientific rationality. This effort sits at the intersection of demography, political economy and aesthetics. According to traditional demographic theory, primitive peoples are caught in a poverty trap of high birth rates, a condition inimical to industrialization, well-planned urbanization, universal education, women’s emancipation and cultural production. The analysis focuses on three dynamics: the demographic effects of mass migration on creativity: the trajectories of declining populations and their places in cultural hierarchies; and slavery and colonialism’s reduction to penury of skilled artists in pre-industrial societies. The method interrogates self-reinforcing trends of the canons of demography, political economy and aesthetics and the resulting concurrence on the path of progress, which assumes that art is a reflection of liberal historical advancement. The overarching argument of the article is that by setting the criteria and suppressing alternative accounts of the history of African art, these canons narrow and misrepresent our global cultural legacy. Background: sub-Saharan African art is classified as “primitive” according to the canons of art history, demography and political economy. This label is problematic because it conveys faulty demographic assumptions about sub-Saharan Africa and reflects the ways in which theories of human progress reinforce analyses underlying the designation of primitive. The proposition advanced is that these canons narrow, suppress alternative accounts of the history of African art, and misrepresent our global cultural legacy.
John Dewey, From Philosophy of Pragmatism to Progressive Education
Authors: Pavlis Dimitris , Gkiosos John
Published: February 2018

The reason for this publication has been our interest in educational issues on the one hand, and, on the other, in the philosophy of education of J. Dewey. This resulted in further approaching the philosophy of Pragmatism and considering its influence on J. Dewey’s philosophy of education. At the same time, we have sought the influences on his work from Aristotelian thought. In this direction, we show that the American philosopher considered the philosophy of pragmatism as applicable to a democratic education, which is also considered to be moral education.
The influence of art symbol of Ming Dynasty furniture on Contemporary Home Furnishing
Authors: Rong Xu Rong , Wei Zhao
Published: February 2018

Nowadays, Chinese style is a hot topic. On the application of Chinese style in home design, Ming Dynasty furniture is indeed a classic in the history of ancient Chinese furniture, it reveals the excellent thoughts of Chinese culture, this symbol thought contribute to the Chinese style toward the international. The Art symbolic throughout penetrate the home design. Symbolic thought in various stages of the design is only slightly different form of expression, its connotation is the first design philosophy of China.
The Basic Social Values which underlies Social Institutions of Farmers In The Rural Agro-Tourism Area of Central Java
Authors: Santosa Imam , Suyanto Agus
Published: February 2018

This research aims to explore the basic value of social institution of farmers and find the technique of re-functionalization of social institutions of farmers. The design of this research is using a case study method based on qualitative and quantitative approach. This research is intentionally conducted in Karangreja Sub-district, Purbalingga Regency of Central Java Province.  Based on the research results, The prominent basic social values in the social institutions of farmers in the Agro-tourism area tend to be still around the proximity to the production process. Three prominent basic values: (1) the basic value of perseverance in the process of production, (2) the basic value of togetherness for making decision on production, (3) the value of carefulness in sorting and grading product. Indeed the basic value of togetherness to fight for the price is high but it has not bring such a tangible results for farmers’. The authors predicted that if the socio-economic institutions are strong, they will be able to empower farmers and vice versa if the social institution is weak then the empowerment of farmers is also weak. However, it is necessary to concern that the institution which in charge of product quality, post harvest technology and marketing has not been much strengthened, so that the welfare of farmers has not changed much. Institutional strengthening in sectors that are still weak need to get more attention from various parties so that farmers become more dynamic and more empowered.
Using Islamic Meditation Tradition “Suluk” Model for Mental Health
Authors: Sutatminingsih Raras
Published: February 2018

Islamic meditation tradition (Suluk) has been practiced in religiosity context, but it is rarely used as research object in Health and Psychology Sciences. Many efforts and practices of psychology therapy have been done to have energies and well-being, nonetheless, the Islamic Mediation Tradition seldom discussed. This research was conducted to find the degree of the relationship between the practice of suluk, religiosity, management of the six basic energies and psychological well-being among the saliks practicing suluk at Tarekat Naqsyabandiyah and those who are non-saliks. This research applied the mixed method of quantitative method and qualitative method. The study findings from the qualitative analysis are as follows. The practice of suluk is significantly related to the psychological well-being among the saliks and non-saliks (β = .765; p < .01) and all its aspects, that is, autonomy (β = .751; p <.01), control of environment (β = .525; p < .01), personal growth (β = .520; p < .01), positive relationship with others  (β=.598; p < .01), purpose in life (β =  744; p < .01), and self-acceptance (β = .687; p < .01).First, the saliks and non-saliks have intrinsic religiosity. Second, the management of physical energy has constructive as well as destructive effects on saliks and non-saliks. Then, the management of the instinctive energy, intellectual energy, emotional energy and transcendental energy have constructive effects on them. Meanwhile, the management of spiritual energy has constructive effects on the saliks, but has constructive as well as destructive effects on the non-saliks. Third, all aspects of psychological well-being have positive effects on the saliks, but have positive and negative influences on the non-saliks.
Effect of L-Arginin to Repair Coronary Endothelial Heart Damage in Mice of Preeclampsia Model
Authors: Sudarmono Alip , Sulistyowati Sri , Respati Supriyadi Hari , Anggraeni Asih
Published: February 2018

Background: Preeclampsia was thought to be caused by oxidative stress. Where there was an increased in lipoperoxidation products and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and decreased antioxidants. L-Arginine through the nitric oxide line inhibit nitrite oxide synthase inhibitor causing vascular vasodilation. This study aimed to analyze the effect L-Arginine to repair endothelial damage: thickness and diameter of the coronary arteries in the heart of the mice preeclampsia model.
Methods: Experimental, 30 pregnant mice were randomly divided into three groups, in normal 10 (N), preeclampsia 10 (PE) and preeclampsia with L-Arginine 10 (PE-L) . Preeclampsia mice were made by injecting anti-Qa2 10 ng ip on day 1 to 4th day of pregnancy. L-Arginine was administered at a dose of 200 mg / kgbw from day 7 to day 15. Termination in 16th day,  observation the histologic changes of the thickness and diameter coronary arteries. Statistics were used  Kruskall Wallis test, followed by Mann Whitney's test.
Results: Mean coronary artery diameter of normal group was 1098,12 μm, preeclampsia  821,58 μm with p=0,004 and preeclampsia with L-Arginine 991,27 μm with p=0,01 9 . Mean coronary artery diameter was normal 1098,12 μm compared to coronary artery diameter of preeclampsia with L- Arginine 991,27 μm with p=0,326 . Mean coronary artery thickness of normal group 178,13 μm, preeclampsia 235,29 μm with p=0,009. Mean thickness of the coronary arteries of normal 178,13 μm, compared to coronary artery thickness of preeclampsia with L-Arginine 169,96 μm with p=0,669. Mean coronary artery thickness was 235,29 μm preeclampsia compared  to coronary artery thickness of preeclampsia with L-Arginine 169,96 μm with p=0,002 (p <0,05).
Conclusions: L-Arginine effects of reducing coronary artery wall thickness and expanding diameter of heart coronary artery of  preeclampsia mice model .
Fixed Prosthodontics Failure in Students' Patients at King Saud University
Authors: Alghafees Dr abdulaziz Ahmed , Alwazzan Prof khalid , Alqarawi Dr omar , Almotairi Moqrin
Published: February 2018

Anticipating longevity as well as causes and trends of failure of dental fixed prosthesis (FP) are frequent demand by both clinicians and patients. Understanding such complications should help dentists plan the treatment of patients with a more reliable prognosis.
A cross-sectional study regarding Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of hand washing among health care providers in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Tripura
Authors: Chakraborty Dr. Tamal , Karmakar Dr. Nabarun , Nag Dr. Kaushik , Datta Dr. Anjan , Saha Prabir Kumar , Biswas Chinmoy
Published: February 2018

Introduction:- Infection prevention and control is an integral component of health care delivery in any setting to reduce risks for morbidity and mortality in patients and care givers at all levels. The practice of hand hygiene by health care workers, through the use of either soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, is widely considered to be the most important and effective means of preventing health care – associated infections.
Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude and practices of health care providers regarding hand washing.
 Materials and methods:- An institutional based cross sectional study was carried out in outdoor patient, indoor ward among 193 health care providers (doctors, nursing staffs, OT assistants, laboratory technicians, ward boys and ward girls) in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Tripura from September – October 2017. A pre-tested questionnaire was used as study tool to collect information on knowledge, attitude and practices about hand washing.
Result:- Majority (73.6%) of the populations was among 18-25 years age group with a female predominance (70.5% females) and most of them were Hindu (94.5%). Most of them (97.5%) know about the importance of hand washing. Around (48.3%) wash hand with soap followed by liquid hand wash (44%) that showed (91%) washed hands with soap and water.
Conclusion:-The current study revealed the knowledge, attitude and absence of sufficient practice of hand washing among health care providers. Future studies in this context are recommended to further determine the factors responsible for these lacunae. Also there is a need to educate the health care workers about hand washing practices and to periodically train them about the six steps of hand washing.
The Update on Dermoscopic Signs in General Dermatology Practice –A Review article
Authors: Sharma Rahul Kumar
Published: February 2018

Dermoscopy is a helpful non invasive bedside technique in clinical dermatology practice which allows us to make a quick and accurate diagnosis of many complicated and atypical skin diseases. Hence its acquaintance is imperative for all the dermatologists. The aim of this article is to make the science of dermoscopy lucid and easy. This article is intended to highlight the common signs in dermoscopy which will foster the usage of dermatoscope in regular cutaneous examination. The conditions discussed in this review article are psoriasis vulgaris, lichen planus, lichen planus pigmentosus, vitiligo, pityriasis versicolor, eczema, pityriasis rosea, melasma seborrheic keratosis, discoid lupus erythematosus ,prurigo nodularis, lupus vulgaris, alopecia areata , nevus sebaceous, dermatofibroma, pigmented purpuric dermatosis and cutaneous small vessel vasculitis.
The study on prevalence of polypharmacy in elderly patients presenting for first time to the geriatric clinic of a tertiary care hospital in Kerala
Authors: Rajeev Dr Aswin , Paul Dr George , George Dr Sobha , Vijayakumar Dr Priya
Published: February 2018

Introduction : Elderly patients are the most common group who use heath care facilities. This study assesses the prevalence of polypharmacy and use of potentially inappropriate medications in elderly patients presenting to the geriatric clinic of a tertiary care hospital in Kerala for first time.
Materials and methods : The study was a hospital based retrospective study. The data from patients presenting to Geriatrics clinic from period of 1 st January 2016 to 31 st December 2016 were retrieved from the medical records and assessed for polypharmacy (taking >5 medications at a time) and potentially inappropriate drugs in accord with modified 2012 Beer’s criteria.
Results : A total of 275 patients were included in the study of which 110 (40%) were males and 165 (60%) were females. The prevalence of polypharmacy found to be 22.9%. 63 out of total 275 patients took more than 5 medications at a time. 81 (29.5%) out of 275 patients had at least one potentially inappropriate medication.
Conclusion : The prescription of potentially inappropriate medications is a serious problem which can affect overall quality of health care. Hence regular medication review and  reconciliation practices should be implemented to prevent this to an extent.
Cash Waqf on Organization of Muhammadiyah Area of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra Approach ANP (Analytical Network Process)
Authors: Nasution Yenni Samri Juliati , Nasution Yasir , Qorib Ahmad
Published: February 2018

This article seeks to examine the strategy of managing cash waqf in the organization of muhammadiyah of muhammadiyah region of north sumatera. This study was conducted by combining from field research and library research. Referring to the results of the Analytic Network Process based on the priority scale explains that the strategy used in the management of cash waqf in the organization of Muhammadiyah Leadership Area Mumammadiyah North Sumatra, the most priority is the socialization program. The main obstacle is from the internal side of human resources / Nadhir, while from the external side comes from wakif, government, alternative investment. In the end, the solution given in overcoming the management constraints of cash waqf is investing cash waqf in shariah mutual funds.