bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acting together with the enemy
Authors: Hasan-Aslih Siwar , Pliskin Ruthie , Shuman Eric , van Zomeren Martijn , Saguy Tamar , Halperin Eran
Published: June 2019

The current research examines joint collective action (e.g., between Blacks and Whites) from the perspective of disadvantaged group members, for whom such action reflects a dilemma of whether to “sleep with the enemy.” Integrating insights from research on intergroup contact, helping, and collective action, we suggest that an important part of this dilemma lies in the tension between a key motivation (joint action’s perceived instrumentality) and a key barrier (joint action’s perceived potential to normalize power relations between the groups). We test this idea in three studies using different methods and different intergroup contexts. Studies 1 and 2 showed that manipulated instrumentality increased motivation for joint action, whereas manipulated normalization decreased this motivation. Study 3 showed that manipulated normalization decreased perceptions of instrumentality and thus undermined the motivation for joint action, and this occurred mainly among high identifiers with the disadvantaged group, for whom the dilemma should be most salient. We discuss the implications of our findings for theory and research on collective action and call for future research on joint action.
Bidirectional Associations Between Inflammatory Biomarkers and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents: Potential Causal Relationships
Authors: Moriarity Daniel
Published: June 2019

There are inconsistent findings in the literature about the directionality and magnitude of the association between inflammation and depressive symptoms. This study separates predictors into between-person and within-person components in an attempt to gain greater clarity about this relationship. Blood samples were collected and depressive symptoms assessed in 140 adolescents (54% female, 59% Black, Mage = 16.1 years) with at least three blood draws and a total of 394 follow-up evaluations. Multi-level modeling indicated that the within-person effect of TNF-α predicted future total depressive symptoms, suggesting a potential causal relationship. Additionally, there were bidirectional, between-person effects of IL-6 on total depressive symptoms and vice-versa. Exploratory analyses examined the associations between five biomarkers and five subsets of depressive symptoms. These findings inform modeling decisions that may explain inconsistencies in the extant literature as well as suggest potential causal relationships between certain biomarkers with significant within-person effects on depressive symptoms, and vice-versa.
A Comparative Study of Lipid Profile among Smokers and Non Smokers
Authors: Byar Nabin Kumar , Shrestha Tirtha Man , Pratap Narayan Prasad , Khanal Santosh
Published: June 2019

Introduction: Smoking is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases and many other diseases. Smoking is found to alter lipid profile and poses a risk for atherosclerosis. This study aims to compare lipid profile between smokers and non smokers.

Methods: Hospital based observational study was carried out in Tribhuwan University, Teaching hospital(TUTH), Kathmandu, Nepal on 90 smokers and 90 non smokers who were apparently healthy. Data on socio demographic variables were collected using a questionnaire and lipid profile was estimated on fasting venous blood in an auto-analyzer. The lipid levels of smokers and non smokers were compared using t-test.

Results: Most of the smokers were daily wagers and they consumed alcohol and high fat food compared to non smokers. The serum levels of HDL were significantly lower in smokers compared to nonsmokers.LDL level was positively correlated with numbers of cigarettes/ beedi smoked. The LDL level was significantly high in those who smoked more than 10 cigarettes or beedis. The duration of smoking had no significant effect on lipid profile. LDL and VLDL were significantly high among those with pack years more than 3. LDL levels positively correlated with pack year.

Conclusion: Tobacco smoking is associated with dyslipidemia (increased LDL-c and decrease HDL-c level.
Effect of Index of Conciousness (Ioc2) Monitoring on Remifentanil Dosage During Desflurane Anesthsia: A Randomized Trial
Authors: Mahaseth Nirajan , Khapung Rabin , BS Budal
Published: June 2019

Background: Our study investigated the effects of IOC2 index monitoring on remifentanil dosage during desflurane anesthesia. The objective of this study was to compare the intra-operative events and recovery characteristics between remifentanil adjusted by IOC2 monitoring guidelines versus remifentanil adjusted by clinical experience according to fluctuation in blood pressure and heart rate during desflurane anesthesia.

Methods: Total of 50 consecutive patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)  status I and II, aged 18-65 years, BMI 18-30 kg/m2 undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under desflurane anesthesia were enrolled. The patients were randomized and allocated into 2 groups, group T (Trial group=25) and group C (control group=25) using sealed envelope method. The infusion rate of remifentanil was adjusted according to IOC2 monitoring guideline between 30 to 50 in Group T whereas the infusion rate of remifentanil is adjusted by clinical experience according to fluctuation in blood pressure in group C. Remifentanil dose, adjustment frequency, infusion duration, intraoperative events, and quality of anesthetic recovery were compared between the two groups. 

Results: Mean dose as well as the adjustment frequency of remifentanil was significantly higher in group T in compared with group C (0.1376±0.0268 vs 0.0956±0.0223 mcg/kg/min and 5.19±1.97vs1.7±0.57 times/surgery, P<0.05). IOC2 value at the time of skin incision, at the time of gall bladder resection and at the time of skin suture was significantly different between two groups (all P value <0.05). Although apparent differences in frequencies of hypotension, bradycardia, hypertension, the total number of patents with intraoperative events were not statistically different between two groups (all P > 0.05). Both groups had similar  voluntary eye opening time, extubation time, emergence agitation ,residual sedation  1 and 10 minutes after extubation, post-operative vomiting and NRS score (in PACU and 24 hours after extubation (all P > 0.05).

Conclusion: IOC2 data was significantly high when opioid adjusted by clinical experience. The dose of opioid used according to IOC2 (30-50) monitoring guideline utilized higher dose in compared with dose used by clinical experience however, the intraoperative hemodynamic  and recovery characteristics was unchanged. Hence, application of IOC2 monitoring might be beneficial to adjust the analgesic depth.
Rare Case Report on Ileal Perforation due to Ingested Mutton Bone
Authors: Bhatta Gakul , Malla Bala Ram , Rajbhandari Nripesh
Published: June 2019

Perforation due to foreign body is not a common cause of surgical emergency. Delay in diagnosis might lead to peritonitis and subsequently sepsis and eventually death. A case with external ileal perforation warrants a wider knowledge sharing for the benefit of medical community. Thus, it makes a important case to be reported.
Analysis of umbilical cord blood gas in term and near term asphyxiated newborn babies
Authors: Ghimire Amrit , Shrestha Laxman , Shrestha Merina
Published: June 2019

Introductions: Birth asphyxia is failure breathing causing severe consequences or death. This study aims to determine the incidence of perinatal asphyxia in neonates with low Apgar and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) in asphyxiated babies.

Methods: This was a cross sectional study from November 1, 2010 to July 30, 2011. Babies with Apgar score of less than seven at five minute were enrolled in the study. Blood was drawn from umbilical cord artery for blood gas analysis. Neonates were followed up in every six hours for at least 48 hours. Staging of HIE according to Sarnat staging was done in babies with Apgar score of <7 at five minutes within 24 hours of birth. Data was analysed using SPSS version 16.0.

Results: Total of 2,425 live births, 56 (2.30%) were born with an Apgar of < 7 at five minute, six were excluded (due to set exclusion criteria) and remaining 50 were analysed. Thirty-four (68% of 50) of babies with low Apgar score had maternal risk factors – meconium stained liquor being the commonest risk factor. Majority (46%) had cord blood pH of >7.2, 40% had between 7.1 to 7.2, 12% between 7 to 7.1 and remaining 2% had pH < 7. HIE developed in 22% (11/50) of the asphyxiated babies.

Conclusions: More than 1/3rd (46%) of babies with low Apgar had low cord blood pH, 1/4th (26%) had base excess, and 22% developed features of HIE. Cord blood pH were better predictors than Apgar in asphyxiated babies.
دراسة الأديان في المنظور القرآنيّ منطلقات ومفاهيم أوليّة
Authors: عبد الله حاش عبد الرزاق
Published: June 2019

إلى جانب الحديث عن الملل والعقائد الدينيّة ومكوناتها الفكريّة والإيمانيّة، تضمنت الآيات القرآنيّة الحديث عن الأسس العقديّة والخلقيّة لتلك الأديان، كما تضمنت ضوابط التّعامل وأسس التّعايش مع تلك المعتقدات وأهلها، سواء أكان ذلك فيما يتعلق بالتّعايش مع الآخر على المستوى الاجتماعيّ من تزاوج وتجارة، أم على المستوى المعرفيّ من حوار ثقافيّ وفكريّ، بمنهج موضوعيّ تحليليّ، تضمن هذا البحث محورين أساسيين، وهما: دراسة المفاهيم والمصطلحات المعرفيّة التي وردت في الآيات القرآنيّة عن الفكر الدينيّ والسلوك الثقافيّ للمجتمعات الدينيّة. ومنطلقات التعامل مع الآخر وتراثه العقديّ.
الخطاب الاجتماعي في القرآن: العلاقات الإنسانية من منظور التنشئة الاجتماعية نموذجًا
Authors: جاسم ليث سعود
Published: June 2019

يتناول البحث قضية الخطاب الاجتماعي في القرآن الكريم (Social Quranic Discourse) وهو موضوع جدير بالاهتمام في إطار مشروع أسلمة العلوم لبناء المنظومة المعرفية لعلم الاجتماع الإسلامي، وقد اختار البحث من نماذج الخطاب الاجتماعي في القرآن الكريم، التنشئة الاجتماعية (Socialization)، من خلال قصص الأنبياء والصالحين والتنشئة الاجتماعية لأبنائهم، وسيعرض البحث نموذجين للتنشئة، وأثر البيئة الأسرية عليها، وهما نموذجان متغايران في طبيعة التكوين الأسري، وأثر عامل البيئة على مدى التكيف مع نظام الأسرة الاجتماعي، وهما إسماعيل عليه السلام   وتقبُّلِه لأمرِ الذَّبح من خلال التلَّقي الواعي، والتوافق والاستقرارالأسري. وابن سيدنا نوح  عليه السلام الذي رفضَ الركوب مع والده في السفينة  لِخَلل التلقي غير الواعي،وعدم التوافق والاستقرار الأسري.
القراءات السبع وأثرها في تفسير كلام الله والعقائد وأحكام الشرع
Authors: عثماني نور محمد , حبيب الرحمن محمد
Published: June 2019

القرآن كتاب الله المعجز، وإعجازه من جوانب عديدة، ومن أهمها تعدد القراءات؛ لأن مصدرها التلقي والسماع من الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم. وقد يفهم أن تعدد القراءات يؤدي إلى تعدد المعاني والاختلاف في الأحكام، وبالتإلى يناقض حقيقةً ثابتةً، وهي أن لا تناقض في الشريعة الإسلامية، فلا ينبغي أن يكون التناقض في كتاب الله في المعاني والأحكام؛ إذ أنه مصدر رئيسي لهذه الشريعة. وتوصلت هذه الدراسة إلى أن هذه القراءات المتعددة ليست متناقضة، بل هي متكاملة بعضها مع بعض. قد تعطي قراءةٌ حكما أو معنى في الحكم ما لا تعطيه أخرى، وقد تكون مؤكدة أو مبينة لأخرى، وقد يوجد معنى في قراءة دون قراءة، وقد تزيل الإشكال من معانيها. وأيضا قد تكون القراءات مخصصة لعموم الآية أو مقيدة لإطلاقها، وما إلى ذلك.
القضايا الاجتماعيَّة في سورة النور
Authors: الأطرش رضوان جمال , العرفي صباح سعيد
Published: June 2019

يجد المهتم بالقضايا الاجتماعية ما للمجتمع من مكانة ودور كبير على نواحي الحياة اليومية المتنوعة. ومن هنا لا عجب من أن يلاحظ المتتبع للقرآن الكريم حرصه الشديد على بناء مجتمع قويم، ولفت الأنظار إلى ما قد يكون سببًا لمشكلة من جهة، والسعي إلى إيجاد حلول أولية، ومن ثم العلاج للقضايا الاجتماعية. وعليه؛ تهدف هذه الورقة إلى تتبع آي سورة النور خاصة، واستقراء ما حوته من قضايا اجتماعية مفيدة للمجتمع العالمي أجمع، والمجتمع الإسلامي تحديدا. فكيف تناولت سورة النور ظاهرة الزنا وأثرها على المجتمع، وكيف سعى الخطاب القرآني في السورة إلى التقليص والحرص على انقراض الظواهر الاجتماعية المرفوضة ";;;المرضية";;;من مثل الغيبة والنميمة وإفشاء الفاحشة، وما الذي قدم من أسس ومبادئ في سبيل قيام مجتمع قويم من حسن الصلة في التعامل، وما الذي راعى في سبيل الابتعاد عن الأنماط المخدرة للمجتمع من قوانين ولوائح ثم عقوبات؟ هذه الأسئلة التي تنصبُّ أجوبتها على القضايا الاجتماعية في سورة النور هي ما ستسعى هذه الورقة إلى دراستها في صفحاتها.
دراسة تحليلية لرواية مأساة العَبِيد على ضوء خصائص الأدب الإسلامي
Authors: أحمد حاج عثمان رحمة , عيسى الصارم عبد الكريم
Published: June 2019

هذه المقالة تتناول قصة مأساة العبيد لرئيس وزراء نيجيريا الأسبق، وتسلط الضوء على الحقائق التاريخية التي خلفها الاستعمار، من بيع الرقيق وما تبع ذلك من معاناة شديدة، وما ذاقته النساء والأطفال من سوء العذاب في بلاد الهوسا النيجيرية. وتحلل وجوه انتقاد الكاتب هذه الظاهرة، وتشرح أبرز عناصرها على ضوء خصائص الأدب الإسلامي. وتقف على شخصيات القصة لتعترف أنواعها، وما هو مدلول الأسماء فيها، ورموز القصة، ودور المرأة فيها.
المديح النبوي عند الشاعر عبد الرحمن العشماوي دراسة أدبية تحليلية
Authors: دفع الله محمد عصام الدين
Published: June 2019

هذا البحث ";;المديح النبوي عند الشاعر عبد الرحمن العشماوي";; يسعى إلى إبراز غرض من أغراض الشِّعر عند الشاعر عبد الرحمن العشماوي وهو المديح النبوي، وإبراز العاطفة التي سيطرت على الشاعر وهو يمدح النبي الكريم ويدافع عنه ويبرز شمائله. ولتحقيقِ تلكمُ الأهدافِ؛ اعتمدَ البحثُ على المَنْهَجِ الوصفيِّ التحليليِّ الذي يُبيِّنُ أهدافَ النصِّ التي قصدَ إليها الشَّاعرُ، والخصائصَ الشّعرية لذلك النوع من الشعر. درس الباحث وحلّل في ثنايا البحث الشِّعْرَ الذي مدح به الرسول الكريم، وانتقل الباحث مُحلِّلاً لشعر الشاعر في الدفاع عنه، وإبراز صفاته العظيمة.
Analisis Kompetensi terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Universitas
Authors: Nurjannah Hafidzah
Published: June 2019

Performance in carrying out its functions does not stand alone, but is related to work ability and motivation. This study aims to determine how the influence of competencies (knowledge, skills, self-concept and value, and personal characteristics) on the performance of employees of the Islamic University of Riau. The population used in this study were all employees of the Islamic University of Riau, amounting to 130 people, while the sample method used in this study was the census method. After distributing questionnaires to 130 respondents but the questionnaire returned only 60 copies so that the sample in this study were 60 respondents. The results of this study indicate that the t test, namely knowledge, skills, self-concept and value, and personal characteristics have a positive and significant effect partially on the performance of UIR employees. The results of the analysis through the F test show that Knowledge, Skills, Self-concept and value, and Personal Characteristics have a positive and significant effect on the performance of UIR employees.

Keywords: Knowledge, Skills, Self-concept and Value, Personal Characteristics, Employee Performance
Penilaian Penerapan Corporate Governance Menggunakan Model Peratingan CGCG UGM
Authors: Aristi Mentari Dwi , Supriyadi Supriyadi
Published: June 2019

The existence of regulations that require the application of GCG and the many benefits that the company has obtained has a good effect. This study aims to assess the quality of corporate governance implementation at PT Bumi Siak Pusako (PT BSP) using CGCG UGM rating model. The CGCG UGM rating model consists of 497 questions which are based on four basic constructs, namely transparency, accountability, responsibility, and fairness. This research uses a research method with a case study approach. Data were collected using questionnaires from the CGCG UGM rating model, interviews, and documentation. The analytical technique used is the analysis technique of CGCG UGM rating model that is divided into 3 stages, namely the determination of scores, calculations of scores, and rating categories. The result of the assessment of corporate governance implementation at PT BSP using CGCG UGM rating model shows that PT BSP is ranked A ++ with a total score of 3748 from a maximum value of 4155, or 90%. The A ++ is second rank in the 16 ranks provided by CGCG UGM, it shows that PT BSP has not been optimal in implementing corporate governance in terms of adopting, implementing, and developing voluntary regulations.

Keyword: Corporate Governance, Peratingan Model, CGCG UGM
The Development of Flipped-Blended Model of Computer Application Course in Higher Education
Authors: Kardipah Seipah , Wibawa Basuki
Published: June 2019

This study attempts to develop and investigate the effectiveness of flipped-blended model for Computer Application Course. A physical instructional model was developed by researcher and was evaluated by experts and students. The experts reviewed the model and provided input for improving the instructional model. The experts were subject matter experts, instructional design experts, media experts, and language experts. Those experts provided suggestions for improving the instructional model. The experts reviewed instructional analysis, instructional strategies, map of competencies, assessment instruments, and learning materials consisting of worksheets and online videos. The experts have recommended some revision of the map of competencies, the directions on pre-tests and post-tests, the worksheets, and the online videos. After being revised, the model is ready to be tested by students. The trial of the model was conducted by lecturers and students after the revision of the model was completed. A total of 24 students from Muhammadiyah Economics School Jakarta also  participated in this study. A single group pretest-posttest design was used. The means of the pretest and posttest were determined to find the effectiveness of the flipped-blended model. The attitude survey questionnaire was used to explore the studentsâ€™ attitude towards the flipped-blended model for Computer Application course and interviews with students were administered to find more information about the studentsâ€™ attitudes and perceptions. A paired sample t-test showed that there was a statistical significant difference in the means of pretest (M = 54.64) and posttest (M = 83.27). They were significantly different by 28.63 with p-value less than alpha level (Î± =.05), indicating an improvement due to the treatment of the instructional model. Interactions in flipped-blended models took place both online and in classroom. The online interactions often occurred on Whatsapp application. According to the students, Whatsapp usage was easier and faster because the messages were received and replied immediately. Meanwhile, interactions in the classroom occured fairly often because the lecturer goes around the class to help students who are in trouble. This happens because the lecture material is presented outside the classroom so that the lecturers and students have more time to complete tasks. Various concepts can be more easily understood by students in the classroom by completing the assigned tasks. The results of the interview shows that students prefer complicated assignments to easy assignments. Students have become accustomed to easy assignments because they have done the easy assignments which were given outside the classroom.
Case Study of Workplace Spirituality on Organizational Commitments among University Members in Malaysia
Authors: Chan Ling meng , Chelliah Thamil Durai , Jaganathan Mathivannan , Koay Ying-Yin
Published: June 2019

Based on the recent past studies (Ahmad & Omar, 2015; Ke & Deng, 2018; Ghani, Abdullah & Allah, 2018), there are increasing attention from the researchers to examine the workplace spirituality in the organization. This research study sought to study the influences of workplace spirituality (Allen & Meyer , 2000) on organizational commitments among university members in Malaysia. Data of 240 responses were collected and analyzed via partial least squares structural equation modeling to examine both the measurement and structural model. It is significantly accentuated that workplace spirituality influences the three dimensions of organizational commitment. From this empirical findings, it strongly suggested that the university should find ways to embed this workplace spirituality into university membersâ€™ performance in order to enhance the loyalty and employee engagement with the university (Alas & Mousa, 2016).

This study has proposed three hypothesis and results indicated that there is a significant relationship between workplace spirituality on the three dimensions of organizational commitment. With increasing the spirituality of employees towards their workplace, it can enhance the loyalty and motivation for the employee to stay in the organization
The THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN SHAREHOLDINGS, FOREIGN COUNTRY ADVANCEMENT, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MODERATING ROLE ON BANK EFFICIENCY
Authors: Rivai Aswin
Published: June 2019

This research is intended to open a new  perspective on how foreign shareholdings in Indonesiaâ€™s banking industry affect the efficiency of its acquired local banks by analyzing the foreign shareholdings percentage/portion and also analyzing its country of origin that till date is still scant.  The results of the studies show that percentage of foreign shareholdings positively affecting efficiency of acquired local banks only if the foreign shareholders is majority shareholders and originating from developed countries.  The increase in the size of the Board of Directors tends to decrease the efficiency of the acquired local banks and lastly, the presence of Foreign Director has a positive moderating effect on strengthening the effect of percentage of foreign shareholdings on the efficiency of the acquired local banks.   The original contribution of this studies is that the percentage of foreign shareholdings and its country of origin are two factors that cannot be separated in affecting the level of efficiency of its acquired local bank.
CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT OF EXPATRIATES IN MALAYSIA: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, SOCIAL COMPETENCIES AND SELF-MOTIVATION
Authors: Singh Jugindar
Published: June 2019

The aim of this study was to examine the influence of emotional intelligence and social competencies towards cultural adjustment of expatriates in the ICT sector in Malaysia.  Additionally, the mediation role of self-motivation was examined. In this quantitative study, random sampling was used to collect data from a sample of 301 expatriates. Questionnaires were sent either by hand or electronically. This study used PLS SEM to estimate the model. The study revealed that emotional intelligence and social competencies are significant predictors of job performance. This study further presented an expanded theoretical and empirical evidence base to help future researchers. The findings may be helpful to organizations and consultants who work to prepare expatriates. Organizations involved in managing expatriates for global assignment can implement policies and processes to select and prepare the right expatriates for global assignments. Emotional intelligence and social competencies should be part of the selection criteria and development plan of expatriates.
Factors Influencing Employability of Chinese Graduates in Malaysia upon Returning to China
Authors: Kiong Tee Poh , Cheng Eaw Hooi , Pei Oh Siew , Siew Han Kok
Published: June 2019

This study indicates important factors in related to Chinese international students who graduated from Malaysia have better â€˜employabilityâ€™ upon returning to China employment market. Total survey of 160 samples collected from the target group, the Chinese graduates who study in Malaysia and now working in China. The direct model result found that educational and learning activities (H1) and soft skills (H2) have a significant impact on graduateâ€™s employability. Moreover, the findings also found the mediation role of graduateâ€™s English proficiency scored at 0.1595 (H3) and 0.1293 (H4) between educational and learning activities, soft skills and employability. The findings enable education service providers and policy-makers identify more competitive variables in enhancing graduate employability in China market. Additionally, the result of this study also justified the important of English proficiency toward the employability of Chinese graduates in China.
IMPACT OF TRADE LIBERALIZATION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA BASED ON ARDL APPROACH
Authors: ELIJAH SUNDAY , MUSA AHMED BALARABE
Published: June 2019

This research examined trade liberalization as one of the drivers of economic development between 1986 â€“ 2016, according to World Development Report, irrespective of under unfavourable or favourable environment, open economies perform better compared with closed economy. It is acceptable standard that trade liberalization brings about employment generation, income creation, resource production, large total output improvements and relaxation or removal of foreign trade limitations (Nnadozie, 2013). Empirical researches was done in Nigeria on relationships between trade and economic development (Ehinomen & Daâ€™silva, 2014)(Ezeuchenne, 2017) they had varied findings because of poor coverage, different techniques and sample size, therefore the need for empirical investigation; the period of choice was because of data availability. Autoregressive Distributed Lag(ARDL) was used as research econometric tool. The study findings revealed that trade liberalization did not cause growth during the period of the study.
THE EMPLOYMENT OF LEARNING STRATEGIES IN LEARNING ENGINEERING TERMINOLOGY AMONG ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATES
Authors: Azmimurad Amri Muaz , Osman Najah
Published: June 2019

This research reports on a mixed method study with the aim to discover the employment of vocabulary learning strategies by students majoring in engineering course in learning technical vocabulary which is in this context, the engineering terminologies. This research adopted Explicit Vocabulary Learning Theory by Ellis (1994) which proposed that there are usage of learning strategies in the process of learning word meanings. Five vocabulary learning strategies taxonomies were employed in this study which were developed by Schmitt (1994) which are determination, social, memory, cognitive and metacognitive strategies. Each taxonomy has a few strategies that are developed specifically according to the type of strategies used. All five taxonomies of vocabulary learning strategies were compared to the studentsâ€™ field of study, year of study and English proficiency level. Previous studies highlighted that there were differences found in the use of strategies among learners in comparison to their characteristics.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE READINESS OF FINANCIAL EMPLOYEES IN SHIFTING TO ACCRUAL ACCOUNTING: EVIDENCE FROM JORDANâ€™S PUBLIC SECTOR
Authors: Alghizzawi Moawiah Awad , Masruki Rosnia Binti
Published: June 2019

The principal aim of this paper is to reveal the influences of social relationships in the workplace and job satisfaction on the readiness of financial employees in shifting to accrual accounting in Jordanâ€™s public sector. In achieving this purpose, the researcher selected a total of 375 respondents from the Jordanian Ministry of Finance as a sample for this study. The quantitative method was employed using a questionnaire survey, and 331 questionnaires were collected and used for subsequent analysis, giving a response rate of 88%. The findings of this study show that social relationships in the workplace and job satisfaction positively influence the readiness of financial employees in shifting to accrual accounting in Jordanâ€™s public sector. Given the complexity of the shift to accrual accounting, this paper adds to the existing literature on how social relationships in the workplace and job satisfaction raise the level of financial employeesâ€™ readiness in shifting to accrual accounting.
DEVELOPMENT OF A PACKAGE PRINT MODULES FOR CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Authors: Siang Jhoni Lagun , Lokollo Lambertus J. , Simbolon Rasmin
Published: June 2019

The purpose of this research is to produce a learning module of Christian education for students of SMP class VIII. The methodology used is research and development method. In the development using the Derek Rowntree model consisting of three stages, namely the planning stage, preparation phase of writing, and the stage of writing and editing. The product test phase begins with the validation of the material expert, and the media expert. Then after repaired the product was tested to a number of grade VIII students, ie 3 students for individual evaluation and 30 people for field evaluation. The results show the average value of material experts 3.77 which means the product is considered very good and from media experts 3.78 which means the product is considered very good. Then in the trial stage the average yield for the individual test phase 3.63 which means the product is considered very good and at this stage the field trials test 3.98 is considered very good. Based on interviews to teachers obtained very good results. In conclusion the print module of Christianity education subject of SMP Negeri Kota Tidore Kepulauan is worthy to be used in the field, although there are some improvements according to expert advice, students as users, and teachers.
The Exsistence of Economic Openness and the Strength of Real Exchange Rate
Authors: Kurniadi Anggi Putri , Randa Fradya , Aimon Hasdi , Sentosa Sri Ulfa
Published: June 2019

The important findings in this study are; First, economic openness in Indonesia is positively influenced by terms of trade and inflation, while in the Philippines it is positively affected by terms of trade and real exchange rates; Second, the strength of real exchange rates in Indonesia is positively influenced by money supply, net foreign assets, and economic openness, besides that it is negatively affected by inflation, while in the Philippines it is positively affected by the money supply; Third, economic opennes that affect the real exchange rate in Indonesia and the real exchange rate that affects the economic openness in the Philippines.
SIM FOR SCIENCE: SCAFFOLD IN INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
Authors: Kamal ruzaman Nazirah
Published: June 2019

Inquiry-based learning is a form of active learning that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios. Inquiry-based learning is an indispensable element for the generating of higher order thinking skills that assist students to inquire meaningful questions that led to relevant answers. It is essential to provoke studentsâ€™ interest and bewilderment. Recent advancement in technology has captivated the enthusiasm of both educators and researchers to develop inquiry-based classroom activities that emphasize on the application of educational technology in the domain of school science education. Thus, we have designed a learning application â€œAIBASEâ€, which assists primary school students in generating hypotheses during Science experiments. The Triple E evaluation framework was used to determine the effectiveness of using â€œAIBASEâ€ in aiding the learning process. The results implied improvements in students performance level. In addition, this paper also highlights the main criteria of inquiry-based learning.
GAMIFICATION IN CLASSROOM: CREATING MOTIVATIONAL AFFORDANCE TOWARDS ENHANCED PARTICIPATION
Authors: ABD MUTALIB HAFIZAH , Mustapa Ifa Rizad , Salleh Danilah
Published: June 2019

The objective of study is to observe if motivational affordance resulting from gamification activity may improve studentsâ€™ participation in classroom. The results from this study shows that students were passive, indifferent and reluctant to participate when traditional lecture was used for learning session. However, when gamification is supplanted to the traditional lecture, the classroom atmosphere changed, where students were found to be participating actively.

When being asked on their opinion regarding gamification activity in classroom, students gave remarkable comments on such activity, saying that it is enjoyable, fun, attractive and exciting. Furthermore, students also mention that gamification activity increases participation, improving motivation, creating competition, developing teamwork and bonding between students and lecturer and should be conducted more.
GENERATION Y EMPLOYEES IN THE ICT SECTOR. THE INFLUENCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE AND PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT TOWARDS INTENTION TO STAY.
Authors: Weeratunga Ayshani Channamali
Published: June 2019

The aim of this research is to examine the influence of emotional and spiritual intelligence on the intention to stay by Gen Y employees in the ICT sector in Malaysia. The mediating effect of perceived organizational support (POS) among the independent variables and dependent variable wil be tested. Primarly, this research would fulfill three requirements. Firstly, how the perception of emtional intelligence would influence Gen Y to remain with an organization. Secondly, the extent to which spiritual intelligence will influence on Gen Y intention to stay. Thirdly, whether POS mediates the relationship among the constructs. The purpose of this study is to emphasize the significant role of emotional and spiritual intelligence towards Gen Y employees intention to stay. Past studies have shown the critical role of emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence. In addition, Gen Y employees need to feel valued by organizations.
PILOT STUDY: INDICATOR IN EQUIVALENCE CHECKING FOR APEL
Authors: MOHD AMIN NOOR FARHAH MUZAIMAH
Published: June 2019

This pilot study is to get feedback / input on items for nine (9) domain indicators that will be used for the determination of learning content in the equivalence checking between the skills and the academic for the APEL process. APEL helps in opening opportunities for individuals with the experience of gaining access to higher learning institutions as well as obtaining credit in learning through equivalence checking. The findings show that all the items in the Content Learning Indicator in equivalence checking between skills and academic for the APEL process are very appropriate. The study is aimed to fulfill the development and implementation of the APEL system in Malaysia with the construction of a structured assessment tool that can determine the learning content of a module for equality research between the areas of expertise to the academic field. The objective of this study is to determine the items for each indicator used in learning content in equivalence checking between the skills into the academic. The importance of this study is to facilitate a person with the skills and experience to continue learning to a higher level and to cultivate lifelong learning.  At this pilot level, researchers have developed items for indicators that can determine the learning content of a module for the equivalence checking between the areas of expertise to the academic and the improvement studies should be carried out to carry out a real study.
HYBRID LEARNING STRATEGY FOR FACILITATING LEARNING AND IMPROVING PERFORMANCE
Authors: Jusuf Heni
Published: June 2019

Researchers make observations, thoughts, experiences, and insights in the virtual learning environment at each learning. Qualitative and quantitative results show that students respond to hybrid learning strategy and they had increased their engagement and communication when compared to the traditional class. The results of the study found that sig.t = 0.03 <Î± = 0.05, it was concluded that H02 was rejected and resulted in the acceptance Ha2: ÂµA> ÂµB, this indicates that the average student learning outcomes that take hybrid learning are higher than students who take part in learning activities using traditional learning. The Students recognize the quality improvement in learning and using the class with hybrid learning strategy. Regarding academic performance, there have been significant changes shown between hybrid learning strategy class and the traditional learning class
The The Effect Of Emotional Intelligence On Affective Commitment: A Study Of Royal Malaysia Police
Authors: Baker Rogis bin , Jaaffar Amar Hisham bin , Ibrahim Hazril Izwar bin , Hassan Mohamed Ayyub bin , Sallehuddin Hasimi bin
Published: June 2019

This study aimed to determine the effect of emotional intelligence on affective commitment among police officers. There are four dimensions of emotional intelligence to be measured including self-emotional appraisal (SEA), other's emotional appraisal (OEA), use of emotions (UOE) and regulation of emotions (ROE). The study involved a sample of 372 police officers selected in five contingents: Sabah, Sarawak, Johor, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. The result of the study showed that the SEA, OEA, UOE and ROE increases affective commitment with strong relation.
THE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE: AN EXAMINATION AMONG MALAYSIAN ARMY PERSONNEL
Authors: Baker Rogis bin , Jaaffar Amar Hisham bin , Sallehuddin Hasimi bin , Mohd Saudi Nur Surayya binti , Hassan Mohamed Ayyub bin
Published: June 2019

Today, the main issue of concern among military personnel is the quality of their lives, the time with the family and the impact of work on family members (Blue Star Families, 2017). Work-life balance has been increasingly gaining attention since recently due to the increase in issues related to emotional intelligence, depression, anxiety and stress among society. The aim of this study is to discuss empirical evidence based on previous studies on the relationship between emotional intelligence, depression, anxiety and stress to the work-life balance. Individual ability to manage emotional intelligence, depression, anxiety and stress is an important thing to be aware of as it will affect the well-being of their lives. Security and defense career require high resilience as they often face the many risks and challenges that need to be addressed (Baker & Ibrahim, 2014; 2017). Organizations that fail to prioritize work-life balance will be faced with increased disciplinary problems, job dissatisfaction, work commitment and job retention among their workers (McDonald et al., 2005).
LIVELIHOOD SUSTAINABILITY AMONG ROHINGYA REFUGEES: A CASE STUDY IN TAMAN SENANGIN, SEBERANG PERAI, PENANG
Authors: Salim Yasmin
Published: June 2019

A personâ€™s livelihood implies as the means of securing the basic necessities of life, example food, water, shelter and clothing. A livelihood is sustainable only when they can address, recover, maintain or enhance their necessities, now and the future. However, Rohingya refugee is lack of official status in Malaysia and they have a limited access on a sustainable livelihood. This study aims to understand and determine whether the current household income able to create a sustainable livelihood. The sample was selected based on simple random sampling method for which the sampling frame are those refugees reside in Taman Senangin. The findings indicate majority of household expenditures increases while saving, were allocated only a small proportion of their remaining income. Hence, with the small proportion of saving, they are able to survive day-to-day life and are sustainable if the proportion of saving increased.
The DETERMINANTS THAT AFFECT STUDENTSâ€™ INTEREST TO BE ENTREPRENEURS
Authors: Sari Erini Junita , Hanifah Hanifah
Published: June 2019

A lot of the unemployed youngsters in Indonesia are fresh graduates from vocational school and bachelor degree, despite of the fact that Indonesia has many potential youngsters to be succesful entrepreneurs for success in the future. The youth can be the main competitive advantage of the economy in Indonesia. Entrepreneurship is one of the solutions for improving a country's economy and reduce unemployment in a country. However, it is unfortunate that there are a lot of negative perspectives about entrepreneurship. Most parents believe that entrepreneurship does not guarantee a good life in the future. Studentsâ€™ circle and their learning environment also determine the development of studentsâ€™ motivation in entrepreneurship. In STIE Indonesia Banjarmasin, there are many potential students who may become successful entrepreneurs, but their motivation and interest are still influenced by their parents and their learning environment. The purpose of this research is to find out whether the family environment and the learning environment could be the factors that affect the interest for entrepreneurship in students (studies on student in STIE Indonesia Banjarmasin). In this research, the data was collected of conducting interviews with 45 students  who have taken Entrepreneurship subject in STIE Indonesia Banjarmasin. Technical analysis of the data used in this research is descriptive research. The results of this study showed that parents, learning environment, and their friendship environment of can affect STIE Indonesia Banjarmasinâ€™s studentsâ€™ interest to be involved in entrepreneurship.
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USED BY PAHANG FIGHTERS IN PAHANG UPRISING
Authors: Ismail AMNAH SAAYAH
Published: June 2019

The Pahang Uprising at the end of the 19th century AD featured various military innovation that proved the greatness of the Pahang Malay community. Pahang Malay fighters used the advantage of their khowledge of nature (the forest) in addition to modern military equipment. Hence, it is the intention of the researchers to examine and identify the military tools used during the Pahang uprising. This paper utilises the methodology of content analysis and literature review. Based on the examination, it was found that military tools such as sumpit and tree roots were used in Pahang uprising as well as modern weapons such as guns and explosive. All of these tools were fully utilised in the formulation of war strategy planned by the leader of the Pahang fighters in the uprising, Dato' Bahaman. This combination of war strategy and military innovation became the benchmark of the greatness of the Pahang Malay community in the late 19th century AD.
THE MAIN COMPONENT FOR DESIGNING SMART LEARNING
Authors: Nurjaman Iman
Published: June 2019

This paper discusses key components in designing smart learning. The concept of smart learning emphasises the importance of technological design to make learning better. In fact, many different definitions can be found in almost all the articles that emphasise multiple aspects and characteristics of smart learning published since 2014 in the journal Smart Learning Environments. This finding illustrates the main components of smart learning to improve knowledge and develop smart learning designs. Based on the results of the literature review it was found that, there are some common and crucial elements identified by most researchers in this field. The first highlights that smart learning is technology. In addition to technology, there are other important components, that is self regulated learning, the needs and characteristics of learner, participation & feedback
Video Tutorial Learning In Computer The Development Of Early Age Children In Open University Jakarta
Authors: Gustina Tin , Syahrial Zulfiati , Situmorang Robinson
Published: June 2019

Background of the problem about teaching learning process was not effective  and be a problem for the lecturer in computer subject at Universitas Terbuka Jakarta. Purpose of this research is to develop teaching media video tutorial to improve studentsâ€™ understanding in material at early childhood education students programs of Universitas Terbuka Jakarta  academic year 2018/2019 and to know validity/practical teaching media video tutorial toward learning ability process. Furthermore, this research used research and development method. Population dan sampleof this research is early childhood education programs 8th semester students of Universitas Terbuka Jakarta academic year 2017/2018. Discerning learning media video tutorials are very helpful for students in the learning process.
Innovative Leadership of Administrator and Its Relationship with ICT Integration in District of Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
Authors: YEONG CHAW WEI , Hamzah Mohd Izham Mohd
Published: June 2019

This research aims to identify level of innovative leadership of administrators the level of ICT integration in school. Besides, this research explores the relation between practice of innovative leadership of administrator and the ICT integration in school. The research uses the quantitative approach as the method of survey reseach involving descriptive and inferential analysis. The instrument of this survey is a questionnaire. The research was conducted in primary school in district of Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. The population of this research is all the school administrators (headmaster, senior assistant administrator, senior assistant of student affairs, senior assistant of co-curricular) who are currently serving under Ministry of Education Malaysia. The samples are randomly selected. The total number of respondents who took part in this research was 234 people. the findings show that the level of innovative leadership of the administrators in district of Seremban, Negeri Sembilan  is at a very high level (mean = 4.354, standard deviation = 0.339). Furthermore, the result of the ICT integration is at high level (mean = 4.105, standard deviation= 0.414). The result shows that there was a positive correlation between the practice of innovative leadership of administrator and the ICT integration in school, r = 0.441, p<0.001.
The ROLE OF INSURANCE IN PROMOTING NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: ADEBAYO RAJI SARAFA
Published: June 2019

Development as a concept has attracted definitions by scholars based on their perception of it, since it does not lend itself to universal definition. However, in whatever view held or discipline, development must revolve around improvement in material wellbeing of all citizens, not the most powerful and the rich alone in a sustainble way such that todays consumption does not imperil the fututre. It also demands that poverty and inequality of access to the good things of life be removed or drastically reduced. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to access the role of insurance towards national development in Nigeria. The methodology adopted in this paper is mainly secondary. Therefore, relevant materials were reviewed and opinion formed. By and large experience shows that no meaningful development on national basis can be achieved without insurance as a critical factor. Experience of countries such as South Korea, Japan, Australia, Malaysia among others were considered as a guide for Nigeria. Okonjo-Iweala (2015) reported that the insurance industry is an important component of financial system of countries needed to drive economic development and industrialization that without the required insurance cover, all industrial  economic and social activities of the world will obviously come to a grinding halt. The above gave a pointer to the critical role insurance plays in national development. Hence, insurance as a critical role player in the economy deserves much attention from all stakeholdersc (government, community, development and partners and industry) to enable it play its naturally ordained role.
UNDERSTANDING SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN THROUGH A WHATSAPP GROUP
Authors: ABOO BAKAR ROFIZA
Published: June 2019

Smartphones have allowed people to communicate actively in the 21st century through social media. One is WhatsApp. It has provided opportunities for social groups to be in existence and consequently let ones share information and offer support. This study aimed to understand the support parents of autistic children offered to each other through a WhatsApp Group, SPARISK Support Group, that was created specifically for those who enrolled their children in a water therapy programme in Malaysia. It provided a platform for these parents to hold various discussions on caring for their autistic children. This qualitative study found that there were five types of support that parents offered among themselves: (a) types of food suitable for their children to increase concentration and combat impulsiveness; (b) relating positive behaviours of their children while undergoing the water therapy programme; (c) having the presence of professionally trained water therapy coaches; (d) informational support and (e) emotional support.