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Correlation of Spiritual Well-being Psychological Capital among University Students-Iran
Authors: Pourmirza Kalhori Reza , Mohammadzadeh Hakimeh , Foroughinia Azadeh , Kianipour Neda
Published: November 2018

Psychological capital is one of the new concepts raised in positivism in psychology, which can play a major role in increasing oneâ€™s ability in different aspects of life, especially in spiritual well-being. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the components of spiritual well-being and psychological capital of students at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran in 2017. In this descriptive-correlational study, the statistical population consisted of 400 students at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, who were selected through cluster sampling. To collect the required data, a demographic questionnaire, the spiritual well-beingÂ scale (SWB) by PaloutzianÂ & Ellison and the Â Psychological Capital QuestionnaireÂ (PCQ) by Luthans were used. In addition, the data were analyzed using the SPSS Statistics Software Version 23.0. The results of the present study revealed that the mean scores of students' spiritual well-being and psychological capital measured 3.60 Â± 0.49 and 3.55 Â± 0.44, respectively. Further, the results of Pearson correlation coefficient indicated that the students' spiritual well-being and psychological capital positively and significantly correlated (r=0.42). According to the findings of the present study, the studentsâ€™ spiritual well-being affects their psychological capital. So, it can be concluded that religious orientation and spirituality can promote the psychological capital of individuals, and this approach can be used to provide services relating to mental well-being.Â
Value Engineering for the Role of Internal Audit Quality in Activating the Principles of Corporate Governance: A Case of Non-financial Firms on Iraqi Stock Exchange
Authors: Hassan Sabbar Mohammed , Eltyaf Abdalamer Safa
Published: November 2018

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the quality of internal audit on the effectiveness of corporate governance in Iraqi listed firms. The frequency of audit committee meeting and board size are in a negative and significant relationship of the audit committee and firm size are only variables which in negative relation with corporate governance index. Whereas all the other variables which independence of audit committee are, qualification if independent director in audit committee and audit committee to board independence are in positive relation to corporate governance. The results indicate that along with independence its mandatory to have qualified person on a board committee. Similarly, the frequency of audit committee also appears in positive relation to corporate governance practices for the sample of Iraqi firm. The results of the study provide support with agency theory. This study will be helpful for policymakers and corporate heads in formulating policies related to development and implementation of corporate governance.Â Â
Design and Comparison of Microstrip Patch Antennas for Wireless Body Area Network
Authors: Krishna Veni S , S K Gayatridevi G
Published: November 2018

The Body Area Network (BAN) is a wireless technology in combination with wearables. It is a monitoring system which is mainly used in health care, children tracking, in car-assistance and sports science etc. Â For wireless monitoring and continuous data transfer, an antenna needs to be integrated with the Body Area Network. This paper explains the different designs of microstrip patch antennas which operates at 2.4GHz and are more suitable for BAN. The simulation results in terms of return loss, gain and radiation pattern are presented.Â Â
Fuzzy Deformable Based Fusion Approach for Tumor Segmentation and Classification in Brain MRI Images
Authors: Kumar Sharan , D.Jayadevappa Dr. , V Shetty Mamata
Published: November 2018

In recent years, the automatic identification and classification of tumor regions have gained more interest due to accuracy and reduced time complexity. One of the important strategies in tumor identification is segmenting the image as tumor and nontumor region, and this helps the researchers more significantly, as the MRI image comes in different modalities. This work introduces novel optimization based strategy for segmenting and classifying the image. Initially, the MRI images in the database are subjected to pre-processing and given to the segmentation process. For segmentation, this work utilizes the deformable model, and Fuzzy C Means (FCM) algorithm and the resultant segmented images are hybridized through proposed Dolphin based Sine Cosine Algorithm, preferred to be Dolphin-SCA. After segmentation, the tumor and non tumor-related features are extracted using the power LBP operator. The extracted features are subjected to Fuzzy Naive Bayes classifier for the classification, and finally, the classifier finds the suitable tumor class labels. Here, the entire experimentation is done by taking the MRI images from the BRATS database, and evaluated based on sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and ROC metrics. The simulation results reveal the dominance of proposed scheme over other comparative models, and the proposed scheme achieved 95.249% accuracy.Â Â Â Â
The Error-Correcting Coding in Information Storage Modules with Increased Radiation Resistance
Authors: V.M Matveev , R.S Litvinenko
Published: November 2018

This article is devoted to the study and analysis of various noise-resistant code structures, which are designed for use in miniature memory drives on spacecrafts. Error-correcting coding is aimed for correcting memory errors that occur due to ionizing radiation. The first part of the article provides information about the general memory architecture using error-correcting coding. The second part considers linear code constructions, such as Hamming code, convolutional code, PC and LDPC code, as well as nonlinear code constructions, which are promising means of correcting memory errors (Vasiliev code, Phelps code, switching code, AMD-code).Â Based on the research and analysis data, the conclusion is made about the most suitable code design for the development of the information storage module. It should be noted that the determining requirement for choosing the code for the drive used on the spacecraft is the presence of simple decoding algorithms that allow high decoding speed and low energy consumption.Â Â
Numerical and Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Billet Preforming in the Flange Forming
Authors: M.N Abdullah , . .
Published: November 2018

Finite element method and experiments have been used to study a cold forming method for fabrication of a flange using the effect of billet preforming. Three dimensional finite element methods carried out to obtain the forming load, die filling, material flow,Â  effective stress, effective strainÂ  with DEFORM-3D software, and a series of experimental works has been performed using lead metal with four types ofÂ  billet preforming in the first stage. Pressing process has been done using computerized hydraulic press machine with 100 tons. The forming sequence is carried out in two stages. In the first stage, the cylindrical billet is preformed by upsetting and in the second stage forming it in a die. Results indicate that the process of formation is influenced by preforming of billet with fixed volume in the final stage of pressing, improve the mechanical properties of the metal and thus facilitates the final deformation process with less stress and better flow of the metal inside the die. Simulation results show that the effective stress, maximum principal stress, effective strain, velocity and damage are maximum at locations where flange open out and rib growth begins across the geometrical interlocking between the two halves of die-set and the component surface.Â Â
Mathematical Modelling and Optimization of Risk Analysis in Emergencies
Authors: A.M Korneev , M.V Salfetnikov
Published: November 2018

In current work methods of intellectual support of acceptance of administrative decisions on risks of occurrence of extreme situations are considered. The relationship between human activity, the emergence emergencies and the state of the environment is systemic. An important role is given to the analysis of the causes of incidents and emergencies of technogenic nature. Emergencies refers to complex multi-level systems, so a systematic approach is needed to model them. When choosing models of complex systems, factors related to the natural properties of the constituent elements and subsystems, and the patterns of the functioning of the system as a whole are investigated. Various methods of mathematical modeling are used to determine the risks of emergencies. The problem of optimization of decision-making algorithms in the event of emergencies is solved.Â Â
Assessment of Technical Condition of Polyurethane Foam Thermal Insulation Pipelines of Heating Networks Using Neural Network Technologies
Authors: R. Saifullin Emil , G. Ziganshin Shamil , V. Vankov Yury , R. Zagretdinov Airat
Published: November 2018

Pipelines of heat networks are an important element of heat supply to cities and industrial facilities. To increase the reliability of the operation of pipelines of heating networks, reducing the number of their accidents and increasing the economic parameters of transportation of heat energy, it is required to constantly increase the volumes and quality of complex diagnostics. The instruments currently used for the diagnosis of pipelines have many shortcomings. Among them, low reliability of detection of defects and subjectivity of decision-making, as well as lack of funds for diagnostics of pre-insulated pipelines (in polyurethane foam insulation). To simplify, accelerate and improve the reliability of monitoring the technical condition of pipelines, the authors set the goal of diagnosing the object of research using acoustic methods, using neural network technologies to process acoustic signals. The article describes experimental studies of pipelines of heating networks in polyurethane foam insulation with various sizes of defects and an analysis of the acoustic signals obtained at the same time is made. The frequency of natural oscillations of the pipeline is chosen as the determining parameter of the acoustic signal. To process and analyze the frequencies obtained as a result of the experiments, a neural network of back propagation of the error was constructed.The results of the classification of the neural network of back propagation of the error trained by the neural network showed its good ability to analyze unknown samples and a high degree of reliability of their recognition.Â Â Â
Population Engineering on Dynamic Process of Migration and Demographic Processes in Kazakhstan
Authors: Kunduzai Myrzashnovna Yerimbetova , . .
Published: November 2018

Modern migration is a dynamic and complex social phenomenon. It is characterized by significant scale and diversity, due to a complex of factors: socio-economic, political, ethnic, religious, environmental, demographic and others. The article reveals the demographic processes of the Republic of Kazakhstan, its specific features, characteristics, and development factors, as well as mechanisms for regulating internal migration, its population dynamics and targeted measures for health and life quality improving of the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Studies have revealed that the quality of life and health of the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan has improved. In recent years, the average life expectancy in Kazakhstan has exceeded 70 years. Economic growth has become stable. Today the world knows Kazakhstan as a peace-loving country, which stands for mutually beneficial cooperation and integration. Identified the necessary directions for further development, and conducted an analysis of the existing development programs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Â Â
The Forecasting of the Development of Suffosion Processes in Urban on the Basis of the Geoelectric Modeling by the Data of the Phasometric System of the Geodynamic Control
Authors: V. Dorofeev Nikolay , R. Kuzichkin Oleg , V. Grecheneva Anastasia , D. Bakni Maxim
Published: November 2018

In this article, techniques and algorithms of the control and forecasting of the karst risk of the territory are considered. The formation of forecast assessments of the development of suffosion processes is carried out on the basis of the computer modeling with the correction of model data on the flexible schedule by results of the monitoring. To reduce the costs of the monitoring work, the resistive control method is proposed to use. This method is based on the phasometric principle of the control of the development of suffosion processes. In the article causes and stages of the development of suffosion processes are gives, features of the development and the control of suffusion processes are described for urban territories. The modeling of suffosion processes is carried out on the basis of the geoelectrical model of the spherical cavity of the covered thickness of soil sediments. The description of the experimental setup is given for the modeling of the suffosion processes and for the control of their formation by the phase control method. The estimation of the adequacy of results is obtained.The approbation of the proposed algorithm was carried out at the site of the alleged development of man-made suffusion processes. The identification and localization of the suffosion processes took place on the basis of the risk map and the phaseometric control method. The correction of the model was carried out by the data of the georadar survey of the investigated area. The proposed algorithm allows minimizing the costs of monitoring activities and increases the accuracy of forecast estimates during the modeling the geological environment on simple models.Â Â
Hybrid Thyroid Stage Prediction Models Combining Classification, Clustering and Ensemble Systems
Authors: Pavya K. , B.Srinivasan Dr.
Published: November 2018

Early and correct detection of thyroid disease is very important for correct and timely treatment. The need to increase the accuracy of detecting and classifying thyroid disease poses a great challenge not only to the research community but also to healthcare industries. Usage of machine learning algorithms for thyroid disease classification is an area of research that is gaining popularity for the past few years. Automatic thyroid disease computer aided system for diagnosing the disease requires sophisticated and effective algorithms to perform classification in an accurate and time efficient manner. As a solution to this demand, hybrid models that combine clustering and classification algorithms along with ensemble technology are proposed. Four category of thyroid disease prediction system are proposed. They are Clustering + Classification models, Classification + Classification Models, Clustering + Clustering Models and Classification + Clustering Models. Two types of ensembles, namely, homogeneous and heterogeneous, are also considered and analyzed. Performance evaluation showed that the Classification + Classification model based on the combination of SVM and heterogeneous KNN + SVM classifier produce highest prediction accuracy.Â Â
Upper Limit Superior and Lower Limit Inferior of Soft Sequences
Authors: Hasan Hameed Ahmed , Annon Mousa Ekhlas , Abdullah hamad Abdulsattar
Published: November 2018

In this paper we have provided some of evidence work of the authors R.N.Hasan, O.A Tantawy in 2016 [1] thy given proof of the concept between two bound soft sets & subsets of soft elements real numbers also was concluded an upper bound and lower bound by using two sequences of soft element real numbers which isÂ  Â In this paper, supposed to extend R.N.Hasan, O.A Tantawy work but here we are given new notion and proof for upper limit superior and lower limit inferior with two sequences and subsequences for the conclude new proof after recalled that, which is upper limit superior and lower limit inferior By this we have proved above new two theorems and one proposition & strengthen the example.AMS Subject Classification: 06D72, 40A05, 54A40Â Â
Segementation of Blur Images Using Local Binary Pattern Technique
Authors: Mounika Kavadapu , Devendra M.
Published: November 2018

Defocus blur is to a great degree regular in images caught utilizing optical imaging frameworks. It might be bothersome, however may likewise be a deliberate imaginative impact, in this manner it can either upgrade or hinder our visual view of the image scene. For assignments, for example, image restoration and object recognition, one should need to portion an in part blurred image into blurred and non-blurred areas. In this paper, we propose sharpness metric in light of local binary patterns and a hearty segmentation calculation to isolate all through focus image districts. The proposed sharpness metric adventures the perception that most local image fixes in blurry areas have altogether less of certain local binary patterns contrasted and those in sharp districts. Utilizing this metric together with image tangling and multiscale surmising, we got excellent sharpness maps. Tests on several halfway blurred images were utilized to assess our blur segmentation calculation and six comparator techniques. The outcomes demonstrate that our calculation accomplishes similar segmentation comes about with the best in class and have enormous speed advantage over the others. in Extension we are using LLBP (Line Local Binary Pattern ) for getting better output in blur images.Â
Protection of XML-Based Denail-of-Service and Httpflooding Attacks in Web Services Using the Middleware Tool
Authors: Alasri Abbas , Sulaiman Rossilawati
Published: November 2018

A web service is defined as the method of communication between the web applications and the clients. Web services are very flexible and scalable as they are independent of both the hardware and software infrastructure. The lack of security protection offered by web services creates a gap which attackers can make use of. Web services are offered on the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) with Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) as the underlying infrastructure. Web services rely heavily on the Extended Mark-up Language (XML). Hence, web services are most vulnerable to attacks which use XML as the attack parameter. Recently, a new type of XML-based Denial-of-Service (XDoS) attacks has surfaced, which targets the web services. The purpose of these attacks is to consume the system resources by sending SOAP requests that contain malicious XML content. Unfortunately, these malicious requests go undetected underneath the network or transportation layers of the Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), as they appear to be legitimate packets.In this paper, a middleware tool is proposed to provide real time detection and prevention of XDoS and HTTP flooding attacks in web service. This tool focuses on the attacks on the two layers of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, which are to detect and prevent XDoS attacks on the application layer and prevent flooding attacks at the Network layer.The rule-based approach is used to classify requests either as normal or malicious,in order to detect the XDoS attacks. The experimental results from the middleware tool have demonstrated that the rule-based technique has efficiently detected and prevented theattacks of XDoS and HTTP flooding attacks such as the oversized payload, coercive parsing and XML external entities close to real-time such as 0.006s over the web services. The middleware tool provides close to 100% service availability to normal request, hence protecting the web service against the attacks of XDoS and distributed XDoS (DXDoS).\Â Â
The development of post traumatic stress disorder among secondary school students in borno state Nigeria: a systematic review
Authors: Abu Bakar Zainudin , Kabiru Rabiu Darma
Published: November 2018

Insurgency has long been rooted in the Nigerian society. It affected deeply in the daily activities of the country. Thousands of people including school children have been maimed, displaced, orphaned and killed in Borno and entire North Eastern Nigeria and some other part of North Western Nigeria especially in the state of Kano because of the insurgency. The Boko Haram movement for example have caused enormous chaos within the society especially the school children. The movement have targeted civilian populations irrespective of gender, tribal and religious inclination among people and, the merciless attack and bombings carried out by them including abduction and kidnapping of female students have caused destruction of the school facilities and the well-being of the society. A continuous exposure to such stress created by war resulted the development various difficulties such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among school children. A systematic review was used to critically analyzed the impact of the insurgency in the society based on several related studies. The effect of the insurgency on the society was then highlighted which tells the story of the educational difficulties.Â
Children customary clothe in Malay head shaving â€“ cukur jambul ceremony for the communal
Authors: Idayu Ibrahim Nor , Ab Aziz Arbaâ€™iyah , Mohamad Kamal Abd Aziz Mohamad
Published: November 2018

The Malay Archipelago, Malay community have a unique tradition and custom that are align to their belief and lifestyle. Head Shaving ceremony is a kind of a ceremony in Malay tradition and custom. This is one of a kind to welcoming the birth of a new baby into the family. Each custom is regarded as unique and special, that has been celebrated for specific purpose that lies in the same Islamic taught and belief. This study aims to discover the children customary clothe in Malay head shaving ceremony or Cukur Jambul that focuses on the Malay tradition. Other than that, it is to document the knowledge with regards to the Malay children starts from baby. This study emphasizes Meyer Schapiroâ€™s on theory of style in the context of artefact or material culture object. The research paper applies the qualitative method due to its flexibility views from the informants, observation is made due to the photos collection during the head shaving ceremony. The Malay was maintaining to use Malay traditional clothe in most of their custom ceremonies until today. All in all, this study will provide invaluable source of references to the Malay custom and culture that benefited the royaltyâ€™s family, researchers, academicians, scholars, students, cultural activist, and museum curators in archiving about the customary clothe during Head Shaving ceremony.Â
The Determinants of User Behavior of Computer Based Transaction Processing Systems: The Case of Minimarket Employees in Padang, Indonesia
Authors: . Yuhelmi , Dharma Surya , Trianita Mery , Sri Mulatsih Listiana
Published: November 2018

This study was aimed to investigate the determinants of actual use of computer based transaction processing system among employees in minimarkets in Padang, Indonesia. In addition to Perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness which are the basic models of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Subjective norm was conceptualized as an external variable that affecting Technology Acceptance among users of transaction processing system. In total, 246 employees participated in this study. The results show that the perceived ease of use positively affects Perceived Usefulness and Attitude. Furthermore, perceived usefulness and subjective norm have positively affected on Attitude. Likewise Attitude has positively affected on Actual Use. This study reveals that employees tend to comply the peersâ€™ opinion on using transaction processing system. For future research is expected to expand the TAM model by adding external variables and individual characteristics as a moderator variableÂ Â
The Influence of Entrepreneurship Education and Family Background on Studentsâ€™ Entrepreneurial Interest in Nutritious Traditional Food Start Ups in Indonesia
Authors: Hidayat Hendra , . Yuliana
Published: November 2018

The entrepreneurial interest of students in higher education tends to be low,albeit the introduction of entrepreneurial education at colleges and universities. There is no exception of lack of interest in entrepreneurship at traditional food businesses where these businesses in Indonesia have an unlimited market share, higher profit, lower riskof loss, and continuous innovation. Entrepreneurial education is not the only determinant asthe students' environment, especially their family background also has an important role in influencing and building student entrepreneur interest. Hence,this study assesses the influence of entrepreneurship education and family background towards the interest of entrepreneurs especially in nutritious traditional foods based on a sample of 150 higher educationstudents. Data was collected usingquestionnaire whiledata was analysed usingdescriptive and multiple regression analyses. The results of the studyshow that entrepreneurial education as well as family background positively affect studentsâ€™ entrepreneurial interest in traditional food. Therefore, entrepreneurship education should become a serious concern in higher education as can be one the studentsâ€™ starting point in building the interest and spirit of entrepreneurs.Â
Designing of Technopreneurship Scientific Learning Framework in Vocational-based Higher Education in Indonesia
Authors: Hidayat Hendra , Herawati Susi , Syahmaidi Eril , Hidayati Abna , Ardi Zadrian
Published: November 2018

The complexity of problems at work and high working demands require students to develop multiple skills. One of the alternatives for encountering those conditions is through the process of Entrepreneurship activities or training, especially in vocational-based higher education and other public higher education. This paper aims to present designing process of technopreneurship scientific learning framework in vocational-based higher education. The research used Four D Model (4-D model) which followed stages of 1) Define, 2) Design, 3) Develop, and 4) Disseminate. While in this preliminary research, the stages were conducted only up to the design phase. The framework of technopreneurship scientific learning model resulted consists of, 1) identified problems, needs analysis and learning analysis; 2) scientific technopreneurship cooperative approach; 3) design of the scientific technopreneurship business plan; 4) product (prototype of goods and/or services), and 5) work evaluation. The results elaborate that thetechnopreneurship scientific learning model is as an alternative to producing well-prepared graduates for survival in the society by applying the entrepreneurship skills-based technology.Â
The analysis of competency based for indonesian construction labourers
Authors: Fahmi Jaes Mohd , Isa Khairunesa , Rahman Ahmad Abd , Md. Yusoff Rosman
Published: November 2018

Competency is considered a crucial factor for an organisation to compete in a challenging construction environment. From an organisation perspective, it becomes a competitive advantage for a company. For the labourers, it becomes an advantage to compete in getting a job and earning a higher salary. The objective of this study is to identify what are the job specifications of Indonesian construction labourers in terms of KSAo (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) elements and to identify competency levels among 300 samples by using questionnaire as an instrument of research. Results showed that most of them are experienced, able to contribute by giving ideas, able to communicate in Malay, as well as competent. However, majority of them do not have a green card, having little to no education background and difficulties in communicating in certain languages. This reflects in their low salary.Â Â
50 days of war on innocent civilian: Maâ€™an news agency coverage of Israeli and Palestinian conflict
Authors: Almahallawi Wesam , Zanuddin Hasmah
Published: November 2018

Since the TV broadcasting was established in Arab countries until the 1990s, broadcasting during this specific time was based on a government control model, which derived from the view of broadcasting as an instrument of state advance that must be under the control from government. This kind of TVs, limits the broadcasting to highlight the government issue (1). In these kind of TVs, they focus with the leaderâ€™s opinion more than the Palestinian problem. By the way, the theme in Arab media determined to highlight the leaderâ€™s opinion who claims the right to speak on behalf of Palestinians.Â In September 1991, the first private TV in the Arab world was established when MBC went on the air from London. More private TVs followed after that like: Orbit in 1994 and ART in 1995, both based in Italy owned by Saudi businessmen, Future Television and LBC, both Lebanese based in Beirut, in 1995, and Al-Jazeera based in Qatar in 1996. In 2002 the number of the Arab TV stations was expanded to more than 150 TVS as government or privately owned, with capability of reaching the Arab people in any place in the world. This paper focuses on the media coverage of the conflict between two parties Palestine and Israel. The preview studies show that, in a conflict the media has an influential role and has responsibility for increasing violence or contributing to the resolution of conflict and mitigation of violence (2). This study examined 61 news coverage and framing of the Israel and Palestine conflict, known as the 50 daysâ€™ war from 8 July â€“ 26 August 2014 by Maâ€™an News Agency, which delivers news to Maâ€™an TV (Palestinian satellite television station). A quantitative content analysis was employed to examine the news published during the war using five generic frames developed by (3). Holsti Inter-coder reliability and validity test value is 0.988 or 98% agreement. The results showed that conflict and human-interest frames were significantly visible compared to other frames in Maâ€™an news coverage. Portrayal of images of civilian killing, children and women killed in their homes and suffrage news coverage, in this war. Responsibility frame stressed on hospitals bombing and embargo of medications which reduced chances for Palestinian of immediate medical help. The economic frame highlighted the economic and financial losses of Palestinians as consequences of 50 daysâ€™ war. Most of them lost their income, businesses, agriculture land and homes and became refugees.Â Â
The Concept of Leadership and Constitution from The Islamic and Malay Archipelago Perspectives According to Taj Al-Salatin Manuscript
Authors: Azman Suhaimy Khairul , Rul Anuar Shah , Othman Hussain , Jaes Lutfan , Anuar Kamri Khairol , Akmal Damin Zahrul , Halim Harliana , Hisyam Abdul Rahim Mohd , Shakor Borham Abdul , Zain Mubarak Mohd , Fuad Othman Mohd , Suraya Aziz Hani , Ramlan Najah
Published: November 2018

The aspect of leadership has existed since the dawn of time, with scholars conducting extensive studies from various angles and views, which were then produced into literary works. In the Malay Archipelago, Taj al-Salatin manuscript (1603M) is widely known as a masterpiece which highlighted leadership qualities from the Islamic perspective. This study was conducted to identify the authorâ€™s ideas on Islamic leadership in the context of Malay Archipelago, using descriptive method by analysing the manuscript. The findings showed that leaders and leadership are considered as a mandate from Allah S.W.T. Good leaders must be qualified, with higher knowledge and morals than their subjects. Taj al-Salatin introduces the idea that leaders should practice Tasawwuf, which among its practises include constant self reminder of death, rejecting lust and desires, and prioritising remembrance to Allah. In his manuscript, Bukhari al-Jauhari presents the vision, idealism and the idea of "leaders are perfect beings", which embodies the concept of Tauhid and upholds noble character for universal humanity. A leader of a nation should always stand on the grounds of good moral values and the people are led towards creating a peaceful, prosperous and happy nation.Â Â
Analysis on social change among Bulghar society based on Risalah Ibn Fadlan 922 AD
Authors: Halim Harliana , Yusoff Kamaruzaman , Ahmad Shakila , Faizal Abdul Khir Mohd , Hafiz Abdullah Abdul , Hamzah Shahidah , Suraya Aziz Hani , Sholeh Saad Shamsaadal , Ebrahimi Mansoureh
Published: November 2018

The role of Islam in the forming of the society solidarity consisting of multi-ethnic backgrounds into a consistency ethno system is a great thing about the Volga Bulgaria that occupied by Bulghar society.Â  The process of Islamization has become the main factors for social changes happened in the society. Thus, this writing is intended to analyse the social changes that occurred in the society that affected Bulghar society achievement, by referred to text analysis on Risalah Ibn Fadlan, 922 AD and some other sources related.Â  For this study, the qualitative method using historical descriptive approach has been employed which involving compilation and evaluation of the facts of the Risalah Ibn FadlÄn. Therefore, data onto this study were obtained through library research. The analyses on data study were conducted through texts and document analyses, as well as comparison method. This study finds islamization is the major factor contributing to the social change among Bulghar society. The social change in Bulghar society incorporating the changing of thinking to achieve development in education, the way of life, infrastructure, literature and the spirit of dacwah, the norms and values based on Islam, which the society adheres after becoming Muslim.Â Â Â
Participation and womenâ€™s economic empowerment: clarifying their relationship in community based organization
Authors: Ani Fauziah , Abu Samah Asnarulkhadi , Akmal Damin Zahrul , Jaes Lutfan , Isa Khairunesa , Md.Yusoff Rosman , Sarawati Siti , Shahidah Hamzah Johar
Published: November 2018

Empowerment and participation are viewed as combined strategy in combating poverty particularly in third world countries. It is considered an effective approach in uplifting the status of economy. As a medium, empowerment and participation is believed to play an important role in determining successful economic activity. Based on this premise, this research is conducted to ascertain the relationship between participation level (decision making, implementation and interest acceptance and how far these three levels effect the empowerment of PWPK members in Johor. Around 366 members from 60 Pergerakan Wanita Pekebun Kecil (Movement of Small Woman Farmer groups) have been selected as respondents using cluster multistage sampling. Research data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) assisted by AMOS 21 software. Research findings shows all three participation levels have average relationship with economic empowerment. On the other hand, participation level in interest acceptance is the most significant predictor when compared to all three levels. Hence, to determine PWPK functions as an empowerment medium, participatory level must be enhanced.Â Â
Developing Educational Statistics Module by Using Problem-Based Learning (PBL) for the Students of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of Bung Hatta University, Padang, Indonesia
Authors: . Khairudin , Suryani Karmila , D. Trisno George Selvi A. , Hasanah Uswatun
Published: November 2018

This study aims to develop a Problem-Based Learning (PBL)-oriented module for Educational Statistics course, and to test whether or not such such module is feasible to be used as learning material for the students. The module was developed by applying ADDIE research and development model which includes the following stages: (1) Analysis, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Implementation, and (5) Evaluation. The module eligibility was tested by media experts, materials experts, and students. The results of testing showed that the feasibility of the module according to the media and material experts are 82.6% and 87.9% respectively. In addition, the practicality tests in a small scale resulted in an average percentage of 85.03%, and the module effectiveness test obtained a percentage of 65%. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Educational Statistics module for the students is worth developing and feasible to be used as a guide in the learning process at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education.Â
A Review Indonesian Policy on Agricultural Industrial Commodities
Authors: Shoffiyati Peni , Noer Melinda , Syahni Z Rahmat , . Asrinaldi
Published: November 2018

Agricultural development is defined as an integral part of economic and society development as a whole which is implemented in a planned manner. The role of the Government is as a stimulator and facilitator, so that the economic activities of farmers can be optimized albeit the many problems faced. The purpose of this study is to see how the form of agricultural development policy and its implementation on agricultural industry commodities as well as to understand the problems to improve the policies and overcome the existing problems. The method used in this study is the systematic literature review. The results of the study put forward several policies on agricultural industry commodity related to price, macroeconomic, investmentand supply chain management. Problems in agricultural development include technological, institutional, marketing and information issues. Supply chain management policy becomes the most important policy because it has a more comprehensive scope covering raw material supply management, activities among supply chain actors, pricing on each supply chain actor, to providing the necessary investment in the supply chain process. Implementers of supply chain management policies include supply chain management actors from upstream to downstream. Improvements made are shortening supply chain path by providing a meeting point of various related parties ranging from farmers as producers, intermediary traders to end consumers. The ultimate goal is expected supply chain will be shorter, travel distribution becomes faster, sharing of information, management of technology and existence of institutional network among supply chain actors.Â
A Review on Success Factors of Logistic Innovation in Agro-Industry
Authors: Yulia M Zai Yovita , Ampuh Hadiguna Rika , Afrinaldi Feri
Published: November 2018

Innovation is much required to efficiently manage the logistics system. At the same time, to come up with a successful innovation is also a challenge for the agro-industry. There are many literatures which defined the success factors of logistics innovation. This studyÂ  investigates the success factors of logistics innovation for agro-industry and determines factors relevant to the business process of agro-industry based on literature published between 2015 and 2018. Through a Systematic Literature Review with fifteen were determined as success factors of logistics innovation in agro-industry, i.e. (1) technology utilization, (2) suistainability, (3) distribution and transportation management, (4) infrastructure, (5) strategic planning, (6) technical support and service architecture, (7) integrated information technology, system, and management, (8) regulation/ policy, (9) logistics cost, (10) collaboration, (11) logistic competence, (12) alliance strategy, (13) continuous improvement, (14) efficiency in business processes, and (15) hunting on positive practices. The Fifteen factors have the same degree of importance and have the same contribution to the successful achievement of logistics innovation.Â
Analysis of Language Skills Competencies through the Intrinsic Elements of the Short Story with the Learning Motivation and Discovery Learning
Authors: Morelent Yetty , Hidayat Hendra , Herawati Susi , . Marsis , Karnilla Riche
Published: November 2018

The purpose of this study is to analyze language skills competencies using the intrinsic element of the short stories and its impact on studentsâ€™ learning motivation using discovery learning method in senior high school. The research was Quasi-Experiment with a 2x2 factorial design. Data collection was conducted through two instruments items; non-test (questionnaire) for the learning motivation and test (essay) for the ability to identify intrinsic elements of short stories. The results of the research indicated that firstly, the ability to identify intrinsic elements of short stories of the students who were taught by using discovery learning method is better than students ability who were taughtconventionally. Secondly, it means that the ability to identify the intrinsic elements of short stories of the highly motivated students who were taught by using discovery learning method was higher than highly motivated students who are taught by using conventional method.. Thirdly, the ability to identify intrinsic elements of theshort story of students who have low learning motivation taught by using discovery learning method is higher than the students have low learning motivation taught by using conventional methods. Finally, there is no interaction between discovery learning method and learning motivation on the ability to identify the intrinsic elements of the short stories.From the result, it can be concluded that discovery learning methods can be used in learning ability to identify the intrinsic element of short stories.Â
Operating conditions analysis of memristor model
Authors: Khadar Basha N , T Ramashri Dr
Published: November 2018

The two terminal, fourth basic circuit element, memristor acts as nonlinear resistor with built-in memory functionality. Memristor has many advantages like non-volatile, no leakage current, Even when the power supply turn off, it retains its memory and typically apparent only at small scale. It shows significant effect in digital circuit application because it stores logic values without power consumption and logic values are measured based on the memristance value. Memristor is a class of non-volatile memory storage and is suitable for nanoscale memory applications. It is considered one of the most promising technology to implement memory and logic operations in a single cell. In this technology stored information is calculated as a low resistive state (LRS) and high resistive state (HRS). A detailed operating conditions of tunneling modulation model of memristor is studied and analyzed the operating frequency and voltage ranges in this paper. Switching behavior is measured based on the transition time of memristance change from one state to another state at different working frequencies.
Representation of knowledge in digital educational environments: A systematic review of literature
Authors: Buitrago Mauricio , Chiappe Andres
Published: November 2018

The representation of knowledge is a process widely used in education for its potential to generate deep learning, metacognition, and also in mapping the student's cognitive structure while developing a broad spectrum of thinking skills. Notwithstanding the abovementioned benefits, the development and evolution of new digital ecologies of learning is still an unexplored field for knowledge representation systems. As part of a larger study, this article shows the process and results of a systematic review of literature on knowledge representation systems, with the purpose of identifying the foundations and main applicable instruments of digital educational environments. Among the most representative findings of this review is that despite the existence of a large number of educational experiences that have incorporated both physical and digital knowledge representation tools, their use has been restricted almost entirely to the understanding of concepts and the assessment of learning in non-collaborative environments. These findings suggest the relevance of studying the representation of knowledge in digital collaborative contexts that facilitate the development of thinking skills for the digital age, and the need for co-creation and transformation of knowledge. Together these suggest a new perspective on knowledge representation for digital ecologies of learning.
Development and validation of an instrument to measure students’ perceptions of technology-enabled active learning
Authors: Shroff Ronnie Homi , Ting Fridolin Sze Thou , Lam Wai Hung
Published: November 2018

This article reports on the design, development, and validation of a new instrument, the Technology-Enabled Active Learning Inventory (TEAL), to measure students’ perceptions of active learning in a technology-enabled learning context. By laying the theoretical foundation, a conceptual framework for technology-enabled active learning was developed. The conceptual framework formed the basis of the instrument development process including the design, development and validation of TEAL to measure students’ perceptions of active learning in a technology-enabled learning context. The self-reporting questionnaire consisted of four scales: interactive engagement, problem-solving skills, interest and feedback. All scales were assessed on a 7-point Likert scale. The survey items were designed to measure the four aspects of technology-enabled active learning and were verified by two panels using a formalised card sorting procedure as well as confirmatory factor analysis of a small-scale (n = 61) pilot survey. The TEAL questionnaire demonstrated internal consistency. Reliability as measured by Cronbach’s coefficient alpha ranged from 0.83 to 0.88 indicating good reliability and internal consistency of the items. The resultant instrument is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used in future research to gather and represent data on students’ perceptions of active learning in a technology-enabled learning context.
Andrzej Zwoliński, Dylematy demokracji, Wydawnictwo WAM, Kraków 2010, ss. 248.
Authors: Kamińska Agnieszka
Published: November 2018

Andrzej Zwoliński, Dylematy demokracji, Wydawnictwo WAM, Kraków 2010, ss. 248.
Suwerenność państw w procesie integracji europejskiej
Authors: MALENDOWSKI Włodzimierz
Published: November 2018

The paper concerns an attempt to determine the status of European Union member states. It takes as its starting point the statement that the EU’s organizational structure provides for more than a confederation of states but less than a federation. At the present stage of the EU’s development a unique organization has been established that has not predecessor in the standards of international organizations. This is accompanied with a new approach to the interpretation of the nature of sovereignty of integrating European states, which is connected with intensifying processes of decomposition and the loosening of sovereign control by states over their territories and populations. States achieve their sovereign interests within the framework of international structures. They can also voluntarily restrict their sovereign rights on the basis of the commonly accepted rules and principles of international organizations. In this way they assign a comparative degree of state authorities’ competencies to these organizations. As a consequence, numerous issues that were formerly regulated by states are increasingly more often solved by means of corporate operations. This naturally leads to the states’ opening to the international environment without any threat to their sovereignty. The process of integration in Europe has not resulted in sovereignty of the European Union itself. Sovereignty remains an attribute of states. European states maintain their ability to