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THE CONTRIBUTION OF AUTHENTIC MATERIAL IN EFL CLASSROOM
Authors: Robinson Janeth , Nicholas Freddy , Seimon Tony
Published: September 2020

AbstractThe study investigates the contribution of authentic material on developing speaking skills in EFL classrooms. Three groups of students were formed. All studied English at the High School. Participants were assigned to groups at random. No significant differences in speaking skills could be established between the groups prior to the experiment. The control group listened to authentic audio tracks in English and discussed their contents, watched authentic English movies and did exercises based on these tasks for developing speaking skills. The first experimental group spent part of the time on theoretical explanation of, and practical exercises with, English prosody by an instructor. The second experimental group instead spent part of the time on English prosody instruction. The total instruction time was the same for all three groups, i.e. 20 hours. Students then took a posttest in speaking skills. The results showed that the second experimental group performed better than the other groups in developing speaking skills. These results have pedagogical implications for curriculum designers and all who are involved in EFL classrooms.Key words: English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Authentic Material, Speaking Skill
Urgensi Pemuridan Keluarga Sebagai Gereja Mini Dalam Akselerasi Amanat Agung di Tengah Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: evimalinda rita
Published: September 2020

Pandemi virus Corona Covid-19 masih terus mewabah, hal ini terbukti dari data fluktuatif yang disampaikan oleh beberapa media. Gereja masih terus berbenah diri dalam menyikapi situasi yang heboh ini dengan melakukan berbagai penyesuaian dan perubahan pola terhadap ibadah, pembinaan maupun pelayanan. Ibadah yang selama ini berpusat di gedung gereja, ternyata dapat dilakukan juga di dalam rumah. Situasi pandemi ini menjadikan keluarga Kristen menjadi gereja mini yang memberikan peluang pada anggota keluarga yang selama ini merasa tidak mampu, kini dapat belajar berdoa, ayah atau ibu mulai berani menyampaikan Firman Tuhan, memimpin ibadah, artinya peranan orangtua lebih besar dalam menumbuhkan kerohanian setiap anggota keluarganya. Apa yang dilakukan gereja meningkatkan kemampuan dan kesiapan jemaat dalam menghadapi perubahan yang mungkin terjadi, baik sekarang maupun setelah wabah ini berlalu? Artikel ini merupakan kajian teologis dengan pendekatan kualitatif, membahas bagaimana pemuridan keluarga merupakan suatu kebutuhan yang penting pasca pandemi covid-19, dan artikel ini bertujuan mendorong gereja memperlengkapi jemaat sehingga membangun umat Tuhan yang ada didalam gereja supaya tetap berdiri dalam iman yang teguh kepada Yesus Kristus, menjadi murid yang terampil sesuai kapasitas yang dimiliki melaksanakan tugas Amanat Agung. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif analisis untuk memberikan gambaran yang jelas urgensi pemuridan dalam keluarga didalam menghadapi dampak pandemi covid-19, keluarga sebagai gereja mini mampu menjalankan tugas pengutusan agar misi Amanat Agung Tuhan Yesus tetap konsisten berjalan. Kesimpulannya, gereja harus melihat peristiwa wabah pandemi ini sebagai kesempatan untuk mempersiapkan dan memperlengkapi jemaat, salah satunya melalui pemuridan. Sehingga jemaat siap dalam menghadapi berbagai perubahan sebagai agen pembawa berita injil.
Infrared guidance systems. A review of two man-portable defense applications
Authors: Pastor Alvaro
Published: September 2020

Since the 1950’s infrared (IR) guidance technologies have been increasingly used in various fields including scientific, industrial and military applications. Affording visibility despite light conditions, in military applications IR made possible night vision, as well as seeker systems intended to guide missiles autonomously to their targets. This article presents a historical overview of IR guidance and discusses to of its current applications in portable air defense systems.
PENDAMPINGAN RUMAH YANG ERGONOMIS DI RW 8 KELURAHAN KEMBANGAN UTARA
Authors: Suhada Resa Taruna , Prabowo Herry Agung , Izzati Titia
Published: September 2020

Rumah Sehat adalah bangunan rumah tinggal yang memenuhi syarat kesehatan, yaitu rumah yang memiliki jamban yang sehat, sarana air bersih, tempat pembuangan sampah, sarana pembuangan air limbah, ventilasi rumah yang baik, kepadatan hunian rumah yang sesuai dan lantai rumah yang tidak terbuat dari tanah. Rumah pada dasarnya merupakan tempat hunian yang sangat penting bagi kehidupan setiap orang. Rumah tidak sekedar sebagai tempat untuk melepas lelah setelah bekerja seharian, namun didalamnya terkandung arti yang penting sebagai tempat untuk membangu kehidupan keluarga sehat dan sejahtera. Rumah yang sehat dan layak huni tidak harus berwujud rumah mewah dan besar namun rumah yang sederhana dapat juga menjadi rumah yang sehat dan layak dihuni Rumah sehat adalah kondisi fisik, kimia, biologi didalam rumah dan perumahan sehingga memungkinkan penghuni atau masyarakat memperoleh derajat kesehatan yang optimal.
The irreversible part of special relativity.ver 4
Authors: Kuyukov Vitaly
Published: September 2020

The irreversible part of special relativity
An exploration of target L2 morphemes in the oral production of young EFL learners in Croatia
Authors: O'Reilly Jelena , Jakupčević Eva
Published: September 2020

Although the second language (L2) acquisition of morphology by late L2 learners has been a popular research area over the past decades, comparatively little is known about the acquisition and development of morphology in children who learn English as a foreign language (EFL). Therefore, the current study presents the findings from a longitudinal oral production study with 9/10-year-old L1 Croatian EFL students who were followed up at the age of 11/12. Our results are largely in line with the limited research so far in this area: young EFL learners have few issues using the be copula and, eventually, the irregular past simple forms, but had considerable problems with accurately supplying the 3rd person singular -s at both data collection points. We also observed a be + base form structure, especially at the earlier stage, which appears to be an emergent past simple construction.
Digital Marketing Study, Through Instagram Media Case Study of Private Universities in the Tangerang Region
Authors: Gunawan Indra , Fung Tjong Se , Silaswara Diana
Published: September 2020

The rapid development of technology makes a big change to every activity carried out both individuals and organizations. The speed of information is a necessity for every individual and organization. Universities as institutions engaged in education make changes in communication to the community. In implementing the tri dharma of tertiary institutions in each of their activities, the tertiary institution utilizes social media. One of the social media chosen is Instagram because it is loved by millennials. The use of Instagram as a medium of communication has an impact on increasingly creative tertiary institutions conducting information on each of their activities. With the use of social media, tertiary institutions can inform the public about their creativity so that it impacts on public confidence in their learning activities
THE IMPACT OF QUALITY PERCEPTION AND VALUE PERCEPTION TOWARD PURCHASE INTENSITY (SURVEY COFFEE SHOP VISITORS IN PADANG CITY)
Authors: Agriqisthi Agriqisthi , Nasrah Rasidah
Published: September 2020

The attraction of coffee is its unique taste and historical value, tradition, and life style. The phenomenon of coffee shops can not be separated from the habits or culture  coffee drinking in community. This has encouraged business people, especially in Padang City to make coffee cafes a promising commodity for business opportunities. The purpose of this research is to find out; the impact of perceived quality on perceived value, and the effect of perceived value on repurchase intention. This research uses quantitative methods and uses SEM-PLS analysis to test research model. The observation unit in this study is customer Coffee Shops in Padang City as many as 120 respondents. In measuring variables using the Likert scale. The results found that the variable perceived quality significantly impact  on perceived value, whereas perceived value significantly e on the repurchase intention.
An Overview of the Development Electronic Wallet in Encouraging Economic Growth in the Indonesian Territory
Authors: Nurhalim Andres Dharma
Published: September 2020

This article aims to discuss the problem of a electronic wallet capable of driving economic growth in the territory of Indonesia for businesses and the public. The analytical method used in conducting this research is to use one literature with another literature as a basis for arguing. With the development of digital wallet, it is hoped that it can accelerate economic growth and financial inclusion in Indonesia towards Indonesia with the inclusion of digital technology and is also expected to be able to reduce geographical barriers that can later be eliminated with digital capabilities. So that everyone can easily transaction through an electronic wallet.
DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES EROSION IN INDONESIA’S RETAIL INDUSTRY: CONSUMERS’ PERSPECTIVE ON MATAHARI DEPARTMENT STORE
Authors: Sari Riveria , Woejaya Ferri , Teofilus Teofilus
Published: September 2020

This research was conducted to analyze the effect of dynamic capabilities erosion on firm’s survival according to consumers’ perspective, using sensing erosion, seizing erosion, and reconfiguring erosion as the independent variables (X) and firm survival as the dependent variable (Y). This research uses quantitative research methods with data processing using SPSS. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires online through Google form to 500 student respondents who had visited Matahari Department Store in Indonesia. Sampling is done by purposive sampling technique. The questionnaires that qualify to be analyzed are 158 questionnaires. The result of data processing shows that the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is 40.3%. The results of this study is according to consumers’ perspective, sensing erosion, seizing erosion, and reconfiguring erosion affect firm survival.
Analysis Of Bodrex Brand Tows As A Marketing Strategy Of Head Disease Drugs
Authors: Sugara Asep , Mustofa Mustofa , Sukamto MD
Published: September 2020

His study aims to determine the company's external factors, namely opportunities and threats as well as internal factors of the company, namely strengths and weaknesses, as the basis for the company's strategy formulation in marketing headache products with the Bodrex brand. By using the TOWS analysis company strategy companies are advised to use a strategy that is aggressive (SO), by memafaatkan distribution channels in order to improve marketing by utilizing Bodrex that has become a brand image in the community and m enggunakan advertising funds to increase its frequency by utilizing a number of TV stations.
Analysis of Money Circulating in Indonesia during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Silaswara Diana , Gunawan Indra , Fung Tjong Se
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this analysis is to determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on money circulation in Indonesia. Analysis is seen from the side of money circulating in the community based on Bank Indonesia (BI) data, the policies are taken by the government and the impacts that occur in society as a result of the policies. This research is a descriptive study, because it only observes secondary data obtained from Bank Indonesia since the Covid-19 case began until the end of the study, namely the Bank Indonesia Circulation Money analysis data from December 2019 to April 2020. Then the data is analyzed first combining it with government policy data and data on the impact of Covid-19 on the business world. The results obtained from the analysis conducted are an increase in the money supply and a decrease in electronic money issued by banks. This is due to a decrease in time deposits (Rupiah and Forex), conditions occur because the effect of the number of companies that are doing Termination Employment and pay for employee severance. Government policies by closing shopping centers, the tourism sector and other policies also contribute to create conditions that make people have to convert their time deposits into savings so that they are easy to use if needed.
The Analysis Of Service Quality Using Importance Performance Analysis For Mrt Jakarta
Authors: Chasanah Rina Nur , Wijaya Andreas
Published: September 2020

Public infrastructure and congestion issues become salient problems in Indonesia. According to INRIX Global Traffic Scoreboard (2018): Jakarta was ranked as twelfth worst in the world. Air quality also becoming another issues that derived from traffic congestion causing air pollution. To mitigate this issue, government has been established MRT Jakarta in 2019. This study aims to evaluate and improving service level of Moda Raya Terpadu (MRT) in order to encourage more people using public transportation, moreover altering people using public transportation would reduce the amount of fossil fuels and reducing bad air pollution for a better climate. Methodolgy of the research using service quality theory with five dimension from Parasuraman et. al, and extended in Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method. Therefore, data was distributed using questionnaire with 18 item measurement and 102 respondents was collected. As a result, tangibility, reliability, and responsiveness dimension had been classified in quadrant one, followed assurance dimension in quadrant two, however empathy dimension had been measured in quadrant four and indicates to be improved.
Paradasycera – a new genus of the broad-winged moths (Lepidoptera, Oecophoridae) from the Russian Far East
Authors: Lvovsky A.L. , Sinev S.Yu.
Published: September 2020

A new eastern-palaearctic monotypic genus of the broad-winged moths, Paradasycera gen. nov., is described. It is related to the European genus Dasycera Stephens, 1829, from which differs by the very short ovipositor in female and slightly pointed apex of the fore wing. The type species of the genus, Paradasycera insignis (Christoph, 1882), comb. nov., is redescribed.
Determinants of Postoperative Spinal Height Change among Adult Spinal Deformity Patients with Long Construct Circumferential Fusion
Authors: Rentenberger Colleen , Okano Ichiro , Salzmann Stephan N. , Shirahata Toshiyuki , Reisener Marie-Jacqueline , Shue Jennifer , Sama Andrew A. , Cammisa Frank P. , Girardi Federico P. , Hughes Alexander P.
Published: September 2020

Study Design

Retrospective clinical study.

Purpose

To describe postoperative height changes and identify the predictive factors of spinal height (SH) changes among patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) who underwent circumferential lumbar fusion with instrumentation.

Overview of Literature

Postoperative height changes remain an important issue after spinal fusion surgery that affects the overall satisfaction with surgery. Previous studies of postoperative height change have focused exclusively on young patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the clinical and imaging data of ASD patients who underwent lumbar corrective circumferential fusion of ≥3 levels (n=106). SH was defined as the vertical distance between C2 and S1 on a standing lateral image. As potential predictors of postoperative height change, the number of lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) levels, change in spino-pelvic parameters, total number of levels fused, and pedicle subtraction osteotomies (PSO) were documented. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were performed to identify the predictors of postoperative height change.

Results

The mean SH change was −2.39±50.8 mm (range, −160 to 172 mm). The univariate analyses showed that the number of LLIF levels (coefficient=10.9, p=0.03), the absolute coronal vertical axis change (coefficient=0.6, p=0.01), and the absolute Cobb angle change (coefficient=−0.9, p=0.03) were significant predictors for height change. Patients with PSOs (n=14) tended to have a shorter height postoperatively (coefficient=−26.1); however, this difference was not significant (p=0.07). Multivariate analyses conducted with variables of p<0.20 showed that pelvic tilt (PT) change is an independent contributor to SH change (coefficient=−0.99, p=0.04, R2=0.11).

Conclusions

Utilizing a modified definition of SH used in previous AIS studies, we demonstrated that patients with ASD lose SH postoperatively and that PT change was an independent contributor of SH change.
Impact of Spinal Correction Surgeries with Osteotomy and Pelvic Fixation in Patients with Kyphosis Due to Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
Authors: Hasegawa Tomohiko , Ushirozako Hiroki , Yamato Yu , Yoshida Go , Yasuda Tatsuya , Banno Tomohiro , Arima Hideyuki , Oe Shin , Yamada Tomohiro , Ide Koichiro , Watanabe Yuh , Matsuyama Yukihiro
Published: September 2020

Study DesignCombination of retrospective and prospective study.PurposeWe aimed to compare the clinical outcomes between local fixation surgery and spinopelvic fixation surgery for the treatment of kyphosis secondary to osteoporotic vertebral fractures with spinopelvic malalignment.Overview of LiteratureThe clinical characteristics of patients with rigid kyphosis due to osteoporotic vertebral fracture differ from that of middle-aged patients with vertebral fractures in terms of bone fragility and presence of spinopelvic malalignment. Little is known about the surgical strategies for these deformities, most especially the extent of fusion of vertebra involved.MethodsWe analyzed 24 patients with vertebral osteotomy at the level of the fracture and spinal fixation without pelvic fixation (local group), and 22 patients with vertebral osteotomy and pelvic fixation (pelvic group). Radiographic parameters, the incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK), distal junctional kyphosis (DJK), rod fractures, and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were compared between the two groups over a 2-year follow-up period.ResultsIn the pelvic group, postoperative spinopelvic parameters significantly improved, with the improvements maintained. No remarkable changes in spinopelvic parameters were seen in the local group. The mean ODI scores 2 years after surgery were 45.3 and 33.0 in the local and pelvic group, respectively (p-value <0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of PJK in the local and pelvic groups, but there was a higher rate of DJK (41.7%) in the local group. In contrast, rod fractures were more common in the pelvic group (45.5%). Patients with DJK had higher ODI scores 2 years after surgery (52.0 in DJK patients vs. 34.8 in non-DJK patients; p-value <0.05).ConclusionsFor patients with rigid kyphosis due to osteoporotic vertebral fractures, better spinopelvic alignment and health-related quality of life can be achieved through extensive corrective surgery with pelvic fixation.
Influence of Epidural Ropivacaine with or without Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Analgesia and Patient Satisfaction after Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Instrumentation: A Randomized, Comparative, and Double-Blind Study
Authors: Qureshi Faisal , Meena Shyam Charan , Kumar Vishal , Jain Kajal , Chauhan Rajeev , Luthra Ankur
Published: September 2020

Study Design: This was a prospective, randomized, and double-blind study. Purpose: Thoraco-lumbar spine surgery is associated with severe postoperative pain and can cause chronic pain. We aimed to compare the impact of epidural ropivacaine with and without dexmedetomidine on postoperative analgesia after thoracolumbar spine instrumentation wherein an epidural catheter was placed by the surgeon intraoperatively. Overview of Literature: Very few studies have reported the use of epidural dexmedetomidine in spine surgeries. When used via the epidural route, dexmedetomidine is safe and efficacious and is associated with reduced rescue analgesia consumption, increased duration of analgesia, reduced pain scores, but not with major hemodynamic adverse effects. Methods: Total 60 American Society of Anesthesiologists I–III adult patients aged 18–65 years who were scheduled to undergo thoraco-lumbar spine instrumentation were randomly allocated into group RD (epidural ropivacaine+dexmedetomidine) or group R (epidural ropivacaine plus saline). We aimed to compare the total rescue analgesic consumption on postoperative day 0, 1, and 2. Moreover, we studied the time to first rescue analgesia with visual analogue scale score <4 and the overall patient satisfaction scores. Results: There was no difference between the demographic characteristics of the two groups. The mean value of total rescue analgesia consumption was 162.5±68.4 mg in the RD group and 247.5±48.8 mg in the R group. The mean time to first rescue analgesia was 594.6±83.0 minutes in the RD group and 103.6±53.2 minutes in the R group. The mean patient satisfaction score was 4.2±0.7 in the RD group and 3.2±0.6 in the R group. No patient had any respiratory depression or prolonged motor blockade during the postoperative period. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the superior efficacy, in terms of postoperative analgesia and patient satisfaction scores, of epidural ropivacaine plus dexmedetomidine over that of ropivacaine alone in patients undergoing surgery for thoraco-lumbar spine.
Wound Infiltration with Levobupivacaine, Ketorolac, and Adrenaline for Postoperative Pain Control after Spinal Fusion Surgery
Authors: Pace Valerio , Gul Arif , Prakash Varadarajan , Park Chang , Placella Giacomo , Raine Geoffrey
Published: September 2020

Study DesignThis study enrolled patients in from a single center who underwent primary spinal fusion procedure and divided them into two groups (group-control study).PurposeGood local infiltration can reduce postoperative analgesic requirements and enable expedited discharge. Administration of a combination of levobupivacaine (200 mg/100 mL, 0.9% normal saline), ketorolac (30 mg), and adrenaline (0.5 mg) as a wound infiltrate is recommended at an optimum combination.Overview of LiteratureThere is currently no consensus on the optimum intraoperative local infiltration of spinal surgery patients undergoing operative fusion.MethodsPatients who were enrolled in two spinal centers (over 24 months) undergoing primary spinal fusion procedures were allocated into two groups, comparing the type of local infiltration used at the time of the procedure. Group 1 received the combination of levobupivacaine (200 mg), ketorolac (30 mg), and adrenaline (0.5 mg), while group 2 received other types of local anesthetics. Primary outcome measures include patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) use, morphine consumption, and length of hospital stay. Secondary outcome measure are as follows: days of physiotherapy, pain score, side effects, and complications.ResultsThere are a total of 140 patients enrolled. Seventy-five patients enrolled were allocated to group 1, receiving the study combination, and 65 patients were assigned in group 2, receiving other local infiltrations. All primary outcome measures (consumption of morphine, use of PCA, and length of stay) were significantly higher in group 2 than the study combination (p<0.05). The secondary outcomes of pain scores and days of physiotherapy values were also significantly higher in group 2 (p<0.05). Patient satisfaction questionnaires gave significantly better results in group 1 (p<0.05). There were no significant statistical differences with regard to any postoperative complications between the two groups.ConclusionsOur data suggest that the studied wound infiltration is a safe and feasible option that could provide good postoperative pain control without significant side effects. It also allowed to reduce dependence of opioids and PCA, earlier postoperative mobilization, lower pain scores postoperatively, and reduced hospital stay.
Nekemijske metode za unutar-rednu obradu tla u vinogradu ili voćnjaku
Authors: Poje Tomaž
Published: September 2020

U ekološkoj proizvodnji voća i grožđa gdje se ne smiju upotrebljavati herbicidi za suzbijanje korova unutar-rednog prostora upotrebljavaju se različite nekemijske metode. Ove nekemijske metode se šire i u integriranu proizvodnju voća i grožđa. U radu su prikazani trendovi razvoja strojeva za mehaničku suzbijanje korova i termičke metode za suzbijanje korova. Kod strojeva za mehaničko suzbijanje korova ponuda proizvođača strojeva je velika, te je dosta raširena i njihova upotreba. Termičke metode suzbijanja korova još nisu toliko u upotrebi, a i ponuda strojeva za termičko suzbijanje još je relativno mala.
Biofungicidi i mogućnosti njihove primjene u suzbijanju fitopatogenih gljiva i pseudogljiva
Authors: Miličević Tihomir
Published: September 2020

Biofungicidi ili mikrobiološki fungicidi su komercijalizirani biološki pripravci na bazi mikroorganizama (gljiva, pseudogljiva i bakterija), koji imaju antagonističko djelovanje na fitopatogene gljive i pseudogljive, te tako spriječavaju njihov rast i razvoj. Biofungicidi na bazi antagonističkih gljiva i pseudogljiva nazivaju se još i mikofungicidi, a biofungicidi na bazi antagonističkih bakterija nazivaju se bakteriofungicidi. Antagonističko djelovanje mikroorganizama korištenih u biofungicidima može se očitovati u vidu različitih interakcija s fitopatogenim gljivama i pseudogljivama, kao što su parazitizam, antibioza, kompeticija, inducirana rezistentnost i dr. Za proizvodnju komercijaliziranih bakteriofungicida za sada se najčešće koriste antagonističke vrste bakterija iz rodova Bacillus, Pseudomonas i Streptomyces, a za proizvodnju komercijaliziranih mikofungicida koriste se najčešće antagonističke vrste gljiva ili pseudogljiva iz rodova Ampelomyces, Chaetomium, Coniothyrium, Gliocladium, Pythium i Trichoderma. Od velikog broja komercijaliziranih biofungicida u svijetu, u Hrvatskoj su trenutno registrirana samo četiri biofungicida i to tri bakteriofungicida i jedan mikofungicid. Bakteriofungicidi su Serenade ASO (na bazi vrste Bacillus amyloliquefaciens), Sonata (na bazi vrste Bacillus pumilus) i Proradix (na bazi Pseudomonas sp.), a jedini mikofungicid je Vintec (na bazi antagonističke gljive Trichoderma atroviride).
Strategi Pembentukan Lingkungan Berbahasa Arab di Madrasah Aliyah
Authors: Astuti Rini , Akla Akla , Sarbaini Albarra
Published: September 2020

This study aimed to analyze models of the Arabic language environment formation to increase the ability of language learners in Islamic Senior High School. This research method was qualitative. The research was conducted at Islamic Senior High School 1 Metro. Research respondents were 245 students of boarding Islamic Senior High School that consisted of 170 females and 73 males. The data collection method used participant observation instruments and interviews. Both of these instruments were used to get data about the models of the Arabic language environment formation to increase the language skills of students in Islamic Senior High School. Steps of Data analysis techniques were collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and making a conclusion. The results showed that the model of the formation of the Arabic language environment consisted of the visual environment, audio environment, and the audiovisual environment. This model was able to overcome the difficulties of students in acquiring Arabic. This model of the Arabic language environment provides direct and natural Arabic mastery. Qualitative analysis results showed that the Arabic environment was able to increase students’ language skills of  Islamic Senior High School.
The Moderating Role of Coping Strategies in Occupational Stress and Burnout among Mental Health Practitioners in Pakistan
Authors: Noureen Amna , Shah Asghar Ali , Shah Muhammad Ali
Published: September 2020

The current study was aimed to observe the moderating role of coping strategies in occupational stress and burnout among mental health practitioners. It was also aimed to examine the relationship of demographic factors with occupational stress, burnout and coping strategies. Data was collected from 200 mental health practitioners (clinical psychologists and psychiatrists) from different government and private hospitals and rehabilitation centers situated in different cities of Pakistan. Three scales were used in the research, that is, Mental Health Professional Stress Scale to measure occupational stress, Brief Cope to measure coping strategies and Maslcah Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey to assess burnout. The results indicated that there is a strong positive correlation between occupational stress, burnout and emotion focused coping strategies. The analyses showed that coping strategies did not moderate the relation between occupational stress and burnout. In demographic variables, the variables of age, education, experience and work hours were significant. Younger mental health practitioners scored high on occupational stress, burnout and use of emotion focused coping strategies than older ones. In qualification and experience, less qualified and less experienced practitioners had more occupational stress, burnout and used emotion focused coping strategies than more qualified and more experienced practitioners. Those practitioners whose working hours were less had low occupational stress and burnout and used problem focused coping strategies.
Gaming Addiction in Adolescent Boys: The Interplay of Anger Expression, Narcissistic Personality and Social Interaction
Authors: Salahuddin Seemi , Muazzam Amina
Published: September 2020

The current study was conducted to assess the relationship between online gaming addiction, narcissistic personality, anger expression and social interaction among adolescent boys. Correlational research design was used and the sample was selected through non probability purposive sampling technique. Data was collected from adolescent boys (13-16 years) of five private schools of Lahore. Data was accumulated by using Anger Expression Scale (Shafaqat, 2016), Narcissistic Personality Scale (Ames, Rose, & Anderson, 2006) in Urdu version (Zafar & Kausar, 2016), Social Interaction and Technology Use Questionnaire (Henderson, 2001) in Urdu version (Zafar & Kausar, 2016) and Gaming Addiction Scale (Lemmens, Peter & Valkenburg, 2011) in Urdu version (Zafar & Kausar, 2016). Pearson product-moment correlation revealed that thereis a significant positive relationship between anger expression and gaming addiction (r=.25**,p < 0.01) among young adolescent boys. On the contrary, there exists a non-significant relationship between narcissistic personality and gaming addiction. There is also a significant negative relationship between social interaction and gaming addiction (r= -.10*,p < 0.05).The findings of this research will be helpful in determining the causes of gaming addiction in adolescent boys and to solve this problem among them.
Semi-Analytical Solutions of Time-Fractional KdV and Modified KdV Equations
Authors: Arshad Muhammad Sarmad , Iqbal Javed
Published: September 2020

In this paper, semi-analytical solutions of time-fractional Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equations are obtained by using a novel variational technique. The method is based on the coupling of Laplace Transform Method (LTM) with Variational Iteration Method (VIM) and it was implemented on regular and modified KdV equations of fractional order in Caputo sense. Correction functionals were used in general Lagrange multipliers with optimality conditions via variational theory. The implementation of this method to non-linear fractional differential equations is quite easy in comparison with other existing methods.
MHD Boundary Layer Flow and Heat Transfer of Nano fluid over a Vertical Stretching Sheet in the Presence of a Heat Source
Authors: Abbas Zameer , Abdal Sohaib , Hussain Nasir , Hussain Fayyaz , Adnan Muhammad , Ali Bagh , Zulqarnain Rana Muhammad , Ali Liaqat , Younas Saba
Published: September 2020

The nanoparticles used in nanofluid are prepared for carbides and oxides. In this paper, a nanofluid flow over a stretching sheet in the presence of viscous dissipation, heat source, and magnetic field was numerically explored with the help of the Runge-Kutta shooting technique and the effects of various parameters were analyzed using graphical representation.
Liquid Territoriality and Al-Shabaab
Authors: Doboš Bohumil
Published: September 2020

The text presents a contribution to the study of territoriality of violent non-state actors in areas of limited internal state power projection. It presentsthe strategy of liquid territoriality as a survival strategy of the territorialviolent non-state actors, as well as a strategy to develop protostatestructures. It builds on three pillars – minimal opposition of (primarilyexternal) state security services, support from the local population, and theability to reflect the dynamic development of power distribution. Thisstrategy is later applied to Al-Shabaab. This application helps us to betterunderstand not only the territorial development of the movement but alsothe limits of territorial control of violent non-state actors in general.
Speaking of Racism in Slovakia, in Slovak? A Response to Tomáš Profant
Authors: Krenčeyová Miša
Published: September 2020

V prvním letošním čísle Mezinárodních vztahů vyšel článek Tomáše Profantas názvem Rasizmus v rozvoji a rozvojové spolupráci. Publikování textuspustilo živou diskusi, kterou se redakce rozhodla podpořit oslovenímněkterých dalších autorů a autorek a transformovat do podoby diskusníhofóra. Jednotlivé příspěvky, které na rozdíl od Profantova článkuneprocházely plnohodnotným recenzním řízením, se tak vyrovnávají sargumenty a metodologickými postupy původního textu, rozvíjejí jej alokalizují do místních podmínek či poukazují na empirické příklady, jež jejpotvrzují. Celé fórum uzavírá odpověď Tomáše Profanta na jednotlivévznesené připomínky. Byť fórum reaguje na konkrétní článek, doufáme, žeby i tato diskuse mohla přispět k širší reflexi práce s konceptem rasismu ajejí implikace pro politickou praxi. Věříme, že právě v tomto je tato debata vsoučasném akademickém i politickém kontextu velmi aktuální.
Rancang Bangun Alat Pengering Produk Pertanian Tipe Tray Berputar
Authors: Johanes Susanto , Siswantoro Soeadgihardo , Bahiuddin Irfan
Published: September 2020

Indonesia adalah salah satu negara tropis sehingga banyak sumber energi yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk keperluan pertanian, termasuk sebagai sumber energi alat pengering hasil panen. Dengan demikian, di berbagai negara tropis, banyak dijumpai alat-alat pengering produk pertanian dengan memanfaatkan berbagai sumber energi, salah satunya adalah pengering dengan energi surya sebagai sumber panas. Namun, alat-alat seperti ini sulit untuk digunakan oleh para petani yang berdomisili di beberapa tipe lokasi, seperti lereng pegunungan yang cukup terjal. Sinar matahari yang optimal sulit diperoleh karena tertutup oleh pepohonan dan tebing. Oleh karena itu, makalah ini bertujuan untuk menyampaikan hasil rancangan alat pengering berbahan bakar kayu bakar dengan desain yang efektif dan efisien. Alat pengering ini adalah jenis tak kontak langsung, tipe tray bertingkat yang berputar serta mempunyai kelebihan dari sisi kepraktisan dan meminimalkan energi panas yang terbuang. Produk pertanian yang dikeringkan ditaruh secara merata di atas tray-tray lima tingkat, selanjutnya udara panas mengalir dari bawah memanasi produk pertanian mulai dari tingkat satu sampai dengan tingkat lima. Produk pertanian tersebut dapat direlokasi dengan cara memutar tuas masing-masing tray secara berurutan, sehingga produk pertanian jatuh dengan sendirinya ke tingkat tray dibawahnya. Dengan cara demikian, harapannya produk pertanian memperoleh kalor pengeringan yang sama atau hampir sama dan merata. Alat pengering telah diujicoba untuk mengeringkan biji kakao yang difermentasi dan hasil pengeringannya baik dengan pengurangan kadar air sampai hampir 50%.
Studi Numerik: Pengaruh Omni-Directional Guide Vane (ODGV) Terhadap Efisiensi Turbin Angin Savonius Konvensional
Authors: Wicaksono Yoga Arob
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini menyajikan analisa numerik pengaruh Omni-Direction Guide Vane (ODGV) terhadap efisiensi turbin angin Savonius konvensional. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan desain ODGV yang dapat meningkatkan efisiensi turbin angin Savonius skala kecil. Tiga desain ODGV dengan sudut kemiringan 50o, 60o, dan 70o dianalisa menggunakan software ANSYS-Fluent R15. Simulasi dilakukan pada model 2D dengan model turbulen k-ε standar dan kecepatan angin konstan 6 m/s. Parameter efisiensi yang dihitung pada simulasi ini antara lain: torque coefficient (Ct), power coefficient (Cp), dan tip speed ratio (TSR). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa OGDV mampu meningkatkan efisiensi turbin angin Savonius sebesar 82%. Peningkatan tertinggi dicapai dengan menggunakan variasi ODGV dengan sudut kemiringan 50o.
Hubungan Antara Konsumsi Bahan Bakar dengan Berbagai Perubahan Kecepatan pada Motor Diesel Penggerak Kapal
Authors: Utomo Budi
Published: September 2020

Pemakaian motor Diesel sebagai mesin penggerak kapal pada saat ini semakin meluas, karena konsumsi bahan bakar lebih efisien apabila dibandingkan dengan motor bensin. Terdapat korelasi antara konsumsi bahan bakar, kecepatan dan putaran mesin selalu saling berkaitan dan tidak bisa dipisahkan. Dengan meningkatnya putaran mesin akan berpengaruh pada peningkatan daya. Tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui daya, kebutuhan bahan bakar mesin diesel pada berbagai variasi putaran mesin diesel pada kapal berbobot mati 120 DWT. Pada pengujian performasi mesin Diesel pada kapal 120 DWT ini didapatkan hasil setiap kenaikan daya 10% mengalami peningkatan putaran rpm rata-rata sebesar 9,86%, peningkatan kebutuhan bahan bakar rata-rata sebesar 27,3%, peningkatan temperatur air pendingin mesin rata-rata sebesar 12,20% dengan total kebutuhan bahan bakar sebanyak 629,5 Liter.
Effect of Gum Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) on Slaughter Weights, Carcass Weights and Physical Quality of Broiler Meat
Authors: Azharis Mizan , Oktaviana Dina , Mashur Mashur
Published: September 2020

Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) is an herbal plant that has many functions for the body. The purpose of this study to determine the increase in slaughter weight, carcass weight and physical quality of broiler meat. This study used 20 broiler chickens were grouped into 4 groups and each consisting of five chickens. The study design is completely randomized design (CRD) with design Randomized Post Test Only Control Group Design. The real difference between treatments was tested further using Duncan test. The study consists of four treatment that P1 (negative control without given any treatment, P2 ( positive control treatment with vitamin, antibiotics, vaccines and supplements), P3 (sap Ashitaba 2 ml/liter of water, and P4 (sap Ashitaba 4 ml/liter of water). The results showed that administration of sap Ashitaba a dose of 2 ml/liter can improve pH (p <0.05) but did not affect slaughter weight, carcass weight, water holding capacity and cooking losses broiler meat. Key word: Broilers, Gum Ashitaba, Carcass, Physical Quality of the Meat
Diversifikasi Produk Tepung Pati Garut (Maranta arundinaceae, Linn.) Menjadi Sohun
Authors: Hartati Sri , Putro Sartono
Published: September 2020

AbstrakBerbagai upaya telah dilakukan untuk mengatasi permasalahan terhadap tingginya ketergantungan impor terigu, salah satunya adalah mengembangkan tepung umbi-umbian yang ada di wilayah Nusantara. Diantara umbi potensial adalah garut terutama tepung pati garut. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah divesrsifikasi tepung pati garut menjadi produk sohun. Umbi garut dibuat tepung pati garut, selanjutnya dibuat sohun. Parameter sohun yang dibuat diuji meliputi penentukan rasio pati dan air untuk gelatinisasi, penentuan rasio pati tergelatinasi dengan pati kering, penentuan cara gelatinasi serta pengujian total cooking loss dan uji sensoris terhadap sohun yang dihasilkan. Pengembangan produk tepung pati garut menjadi sohun menunjukkan bahwa proses pembuatan sohun dengan bahan utama tepung pati garut memerlukan rasio pati dengan air adalah 1:8, rasio pati yang digunakan gelatinasi dan pati kering 1: 11 serta proses pemasakan dengan pengukusan. Sohun yang diproduksi dari tepung pati garut meskipun berbeda dengan sohun komersial namun miliki rasa yang diterima konsumen dan total cooking loss (6,4249 %) yang memenuhi persyaratan sohun. Tepung pati garut potensial untuk diversifikasi pangan menjadi produk sohun.
Perbandingan Warna Tepung Suweg Fase Dorman dan Vegetatif Secara Instrumental dan Sensoris
Authors: Hasbullah Umar Hafidz Asy’ari , Umiyati Rini
Published: September 2020

The color of the flour has an important role because it will happen to the resulting derived product. This study was to compare the color of suweg flour produced from the dormant and vegetative phases in instrumental and sensory. Instruments using Chromameter. Parameters observed from L *, a *, b *, chroma, and hue degrees. Sensory testing uses a rank test of color preferences, brown color and color brightness. The results showed significant differences in L *, a *, b *, and chroma values between dormant and vegetative phase flours. The degree value of hue was not significantly different between the two treatments. Panellists stated 100% liked the color of the dormant flour stage than vegetative.Additionally, the color of the vegetative phase flour was assessed by more than 80% of the panelists claiming to be more brown and more than 90% of the panelists stated darker than dormant. Pearson correlation test results show that there are correlation in some parameter of instrument and sensory. Keywords: suweg flour, color, dormant, vegetative, chroma, hue
The Variance of Strong Acid and Long Time Soaking Solutions on Quality of pH and Protein Gelatin of Sheep Skin
Authors: Hasdar Muhamad , Rahmawati Yuniarti Dewi
Published: September 2020

This study aims to determine the quality of pH and sheep skin gelatin protein that is hydrolyzed using strong acid. The main ingredient of this research is sheep skin originated from Brebes Regency which is 1 - 2 years old. The research method used Randomized Completely Randomized Design (RAL) 2 x 3 factorial pattern where the first factor is soaking material (HCl 2% v / v and H2SO4 2% v / v) and second factor is the duration of immersion (2 hours, 3 hours and 4 hour), then continued with the real difference test using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The test results showed sheep skin gelatin value that is pH 3,52 - 3,85 and protein 88,80 - 90,47%. HCl 2% ability to hydrolyze sheep skin collagen is better than 2% H2SO4. Highest pH and protein values occur at 4 hours of soaking time.
Siborg Teknolojisi ve Uygulamalarının Tıp Etiği Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: BULUT Filiz , ÖZKAN Gülten
Published: September 2020

Sağlık hizmetlerinde kullanılan tıbbi teknolojinin olanakları giderek genişlemektedir. Tıbbi teknolojinin hızlı gelişimi sayesinde günümüz tıbbında, insan vücudunun hemen her yerini değiştirme ve geliştirme olanağından sıkça söz edilir olmuştur. Protez uzuvlardan beyin içine implante edilen protezlere, kalp pillerinden kusma yetisine sahip plastik mideye, koklear implantlardan giyenin ne yapmak istediğini anlayabilen biyonik kol ve bacaklara uzanan birçok gelişme bulunmaktadır. Günümüz tıbbındaki bu gelişim çağının en önemli örneğini Siborg teknolojisi oluşturmaktadır. Kişisel duyularını, yeteneklerini geliştirmek amacıyla insan vücuduna kalıcı olarak yerleştirilmiş veya kalıcı olarak tutturulmuş elektronik bir cihaza sahip insan biçiminde tanımlanan Siborg, birçok tartışmayı da beraberinde getirmiştir. Bu teknolojinin en büyük riski olarak gelişmiş motor ve hesaplama yeteneklerine sahip bir sınıfı ortaya çıkarması ve bu sınıfa ait kişilerin yeteneklerinin genel popülasyonun ötesine geçmesi gibi etik ve hukuki boyutları açısından kaygı verici sorun alanları bulunmaktadır. Bu sorunları Tıp Etiği açısından değerlendiren bu çalışmada, Siborg teknolojisinin tıpta kendini tedavi edici bir hizmet alanı olarak sunduğu saptaması yapılmıştır. Bu durum sağlık hizmetlerinin boyutlarının dönüşümüne işaret etmektedir. Bununla birlikte bir tedavi edici hizmet alanı olarak Siborg uygulamalarının modern tıbbın içinde yer alması Tıp Etiği açısından da daha kabul edilebilir görünmektedir. Bu saptamadan hareketle Siborg uygulamalarının sağlık hizmetlerinin dönüşümüne olası etkileri tartışılmaya açılmakta ve Siborg uygulamalarına yaklaşımın nasıl olması gerektiği Tıp Etiği açısından değerlendirilmektedir.
Coesão e coerência no texto argumentativo em defesa da Língua Portuguesa publicado por José Pacheco Pereira
Authors: Maldonado Gabriel Orlando Quiñones
Published: September 2020

O presente artigo fundamenta-se na área da Sociolinguística Interacional e apresenta uma análise de trechos do texto argumentativo publicado por José Pacheco Pereira “O vírus que atacou a língua portuguesa”. Analisou-se fragmentos do texto para interpretar a coesão e coerência e apresenta-se a justificação dos seus argumentos no percurso da leitura deste artigo. Nesta iniciativa, os resultados revelaram a interpretação pragmática que teve o texto com a pandemia do COVID-19.
Cohesion and coherence in the argumentative text in defense of the Portuguese language published by José Pacheco Pereira
Authors: Maldonado Gabriel Orlando Quiñones
Published: September 2020

This article is based on the area of Interactional Sociolinguistics and presents an analysis of excerpts from the argumentative text published by José Pacheco Pereira “O vírus que atacou a língua portuguesa”. Fragments of the text were analyzed to interpret cohesion and coherence and the justification of its arguments in the reading of this article is presented. In this initiative, the results revealed the pragmatic interpretation that the text had with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quantifying Airport Employee Commuting and Related Energy Use: A Comparison of Six US Airports
Authors: Zimny-Schmitt Daniel , Sperling Joshua
Published: September 2020

There has been growing research interest in understanding the energy signatures of airport access and egress as air travel continues to grow. However, these findings generally focus on airport access from the perspective of air travelers rather than ground access modes by airport employees. Using a data set of employment records, this paper uses residential location data of airport employees to estimate the energy implications of employee commuting at six major US airports based on commuting mode choice information from the US Census. This analysis reveals a high degree of variance in commuting energy usage by employees between different airports.
Ghosts of Loss
Authors: Weller-Passman Ruth , Fluharty Mackenzie , Starling Ashley
Published: September 2020

This critical edition presents Christina Rossetti’s ghostly poetry, analyzing its overall cultural impact and influence. In addition to her poetry, we have included contextual documents pertaining to mourning, widowhood, and poetic expression. As a whole, this edition gives insight into how and why poetry canbe an appropriate method for women to express grief in the Victorian era.
Spells, Spirits, and Charms in the Harlem Renaissance
Authors: Battaglia Jamie
Published: September 2020

This article analyzes specific examples of magic found in two major artistic outlets of theHarlem Renaissance, jazz, and literature. Characters use voodoo and hoodoo to seek powerand revenge, control the supposed stronger party, and give meaning to seemingly insignificantoccurrences, thus offering a way for the artists of the Harlem Renaissance to control their ownlives and black aesthetic achievement.
The Opposing Viewpoints of Slavery in Nineteenth-Century American Poetry: An Anthology
Authors: Yeary Madison
Published: September 2020

This anthology delves into a critical time period in American history, illustrates various arguments for and against slavery in the nineteenth century, and showcases some of the most powerful and insightful poems of the era.