bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Engineering geological and geotechnical investigations of dam of the Bunakha Hydroelectric Project (180 MW), Chukha Dzong, Bhutan Himalaya
Authors: Naithani A. K. , Nawani P. C. , Singh L. G. , Rawat D. S.
Published: March 2019

A 197 m high roller compacted concrete gravity dam is proposed across river Wang Chhu in Chukha Dzong of the Bhutan Himalaya. Bunakha Dam will be the third highest dam constructed by India after the Tehri Dam and Bhakra Dam. The Bunakha Dam site area is located in the Thimpu Formation of the Himalayan crystalline complex. This litho-units at site is characterized by heterogeneous lithology consisting of viz.  banded gneisses, foliated gneisses, with large boudins and bands of quartzite and calc-silicate gneisses with large porphyroblasts of garnet measuring up to 4 mm. These litho units form the foundation of proposed dam. In this paper attempt has been made to bring out the rock mass condition of the foundation of dam of the proposed scheme on the basis of detailed engineering geological mapping, geological logging of drill holes, rock mass permeability values, 3D mapping of exploratory drifts, geophysical profiling, in-situ and

laboratory test results. Rock mass classification using Rock Mass Rating (RMR) system and Q-system was done. The basic purpose of these investigations was to identify/map different rocks and structures like joints, shear zones, faults, fracture zones etc. and to determine engineering properties of rock and rock mass by lab

and in-situ testing and to provide basic data for economic and fail-safe design of the dam. On the basis of these investigations suitable recommendations have been made which will be helpful during the construction of the dam.
Conceptions of Autonomy in Language Learning from a Cultural Perspectives Using Q Methodology
Authors: Damio Siti Maftuhah , Hashim Hamimah
Published: March 2019

The adoption of Autonomy in Language Learning (ALL) is claimed to be beneficial to learners learning a second or foreign language. It is asserted that through ALL, learners are able to make better progress and continue to learn and acquire the target language even after the formal learning is over. Nonetheless, the consensus on what ALL entails and its universal applicability is still questioned. There are debates on the possibility of ALL paradigm shifts due to cultural perspectives. In addressing this issue, an investigation of the conception of ALL among Malay trainee teachers of English as a Second Language in Malaysia was carried out. The objective was to explore the participants’ subjective viewpoints of ALL. In an attempt to do this systematically, Q Methodology was chosen. This method allows for the researcher to have insights and identify the participants’ conceptions of ALL. The result showed that the trainee teachers conceptualized interdependence as well as empowerment and flexibility as important in ALL. The finding corroborate with the notion of students constructing knowledge from experience, which may have its basis on cultural background.

 

Abstrak

 

Penggunaan Autonomi dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa (ALL) didakwa sebagai amat berfaedah bagi pelajar yang mempelajari bahasa kedua atau bahasa asing.  Ada yang menegaskan bahawa menerusi ALL, pelajar mampu menjadi lebih maju dan terus belajar dan memperolehi bahasa sasaran walaupun selepas tamat pembelajaran formal. Namun demikian, pada umumnya apa yang didokong oleh ALL dan kesejagatan aplikasinya masih dipersoalkan. Wujud perbahasan tentang kemungkinan berlaku anjakan paradigm ALL kerana perspektif budaya.  Untuk menangani isu ini, satu penyelidikan tentang konsepsi ALL dalam kalangan guru pelatih berbangsa Melayu yang mengambil pengkhususan Bahasa Inggeris sebagai Bahasa Kedua di Malaysia telah dilaksanakan.  Objektif penyelidikan adalah untuk meneroka pandangan subjek terhadap ALL.  Dalam usaha untuk menjalankan penyelidikan ini dengan sistematis, Metodologi Q telah dipilih kerana ia membolehkan penyelidik memperoleh pandangan yang mendalam dan mengenalpasti konsepsi subjek mereka tentang ALL.  Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa guru pelatih mengkonsepsikan saling kebergantungan, pemberdayaan dan keluwesan sebagai penting dalam ALL.  Ini konsisten dengan pandangan bahawa pelajar membina ilmu daripada pengalaman mereka yang mungkin bersandarkan latar belakang kebudayaan
Quality Assurance in Contemporary Islamic Universities: Issues and Challenges
Authors: Kazeem Bakare , Hashim Che Noraini
Published: March 2019

The inability of contemporary Islamic higher institutions of learning to produce human capital of the “right mind and sound thought” has cast doubt on the goals and objectives of Islamic Universities of the present milieu. The purpose of this article is to critically analyze some issues and challenges of quality assurance confronting Islamic universities and propose a quality assurance model that stems from leadership concepts rooted in Qur’anic tenets. Admittedly, some of the written goals of contemporary Islamic universities with respect to quality assurance had been partially fulfilled. However, compared with other contemporary universities, quality assurance in Islamic universities has not lived up to expectations, especially in terms of creative innovations and inventions that are beneficial for all humanity. These weaknesses could be attributed to lack of leadership quality to spearhead innovative projects, and subsequent brain drain due to the exodus of bright Muslim minds migrating to ‘greener pastures’. Finally, we discuss strategies for improving quality assurance in Islamic universities, with special emphasis on good governance and leadership.

 

Abstrak

 

Kekurangan upaya institusi pengajian tinggi Islam kontemporari melahirkan modal manusia yang mempunyai “minda yang betul dan pemikiran yang sahih” telah menimbulkan keraguan terhadap matlamat dan objektif universiti Islam masakini.  Perubahan adalah satu kemestian. Tujuan makalah ini adalah untuk menganalisis secara kritis tentang beberapa isu dan cabaran jaminan kualiti yang dihadapi oleh universiti Islam dan mencadangkan satu model baginya yang terbit daripada konsep kepimpinan yang berakar umbi daripada al-Qur’an.  Memang diakui bahawa beberapa matlamat bertulis universiti Islam kontemporari berkaitan jaminan kualiti telah separuhnya dipenuhi.  Bagaimana pun, apabila dibandingkan dengan universiti kontemporari yang lain, jaminan kualiti universiti Islam masih belum mencapai apa yang dijangka, khususnya dalam kontek inovasi dan penciptaan yang kreatif, yang amat berfaedah kepada semua manusia.  Kelemahan-kelemahan ini boleh disabitkan kepada kelemahan kualiti pimpinan universiti bagi merintis projek yang inovatif, dan seterusnya ketandusan tenaga pemikir kerana penghijrahan beramai-ramai oleh Muslim yang bergeliga kepada tempat yang lebih subur.  Kertas ini menawarkan strategi untuk mempertingkatkan jaminan kualiti di institusi pengajian tinggi Islam, dengan penekanan khas terhadap kepimpinan dan tadbir urus yang baik.
The Effectiveness of Strategies Used by Teachers to Manage Disruptive Classroom Behaviors: A Case Study at a Religious School in Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Wan Yusoff Wan Mazwati , Mansor Norwati
Published: March 2019

Studies have  indicated that there is a positive correlation between disruptive behaviors and low academic achievement which resulted in other problems such as absenteeism, school drop-out and delinquent behaviors.  Lack of knowledge and skills and failure in managing classroom disruptive behaviors have caused frustration, stress and burnout among teachers which pushed teachers to leave the profession especially novice teachers. The pervasiveness of classroom disruptive behaviors implied that strategies employed by teachers to manage disruptive behaviors are not effective. This requires immediate attention and action to find effective solutions.  Therefore, this exploratory study attempts to discover the common classroom disruptive behaviors; to identify strategies used by teachers in managing misbehaviors; and to find out to what extent the strategies used by teachers were actually effective in managing classroom disruptive behaviors. This is especially critical in religious schools since the majority of teachers teaching in religious schools in the state of Selangor had no formal training in education; and they were not trained in classroom management, thus have no exposure on handling student classroom disruptive behaviors.  Participants of this study were 14 teachers from a religious school in the district of Rawang, Selangor.  Data collected using self-constructed instrument and semi-structured interviews were analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis. Findings of this study revealed that majority of classroom disruptive behaviors were low-level disruptions; nonetheless they were burdensome to teachers which led to teacher frustration.  Majority of teachers used ineffective punitive measures to handle student misbehaviors.  Implications from the study were discussed.
Understanding the role of user interface design in fostering students’ learning process in a multimedia courseware learning environment: insights from a Malaysian case study
Authors: Bashir Kishabale
Published: March 2019

With the increased availability and use of information and communication tools in education, multimedia courseware design has gained the attention of instructors and multimedia developers in a bid to foster student learning. However, there is still scanty literature with regard to how user interface design of multimedia course environments fosters student learning process. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions students at a Higher learning institution in Malaysia on how user interface design fosters their learning process in multimedia courseware. This study adopted a qualitative design with semi-structured interviews as the data collection tool. Two postgraduate students participated in the in-depth interviews after learning from a multimedia module on how to use Excel software. Thematic analysis was used to derive meaning from students’ experiences with the learning courseware. From the interviews, it was found that the nature and usability of the interface design of multimedia courseware influences learning motivation, interactivity and cognitive load. The participants however identified software and hardware issues as the key challenges in using the multimedia courseware. Suggestions on how to improve future multimedia courseware were also noted. This research contributes to the area of E-learning by highlighting the need to design multimedia courseware interfaces that enhance student learning motivation, manage cognitive load and foster interactivity. It is thus recommended that further studies be carried on larger samples, using other research approaches and designs to allow for generalisability of the research findings on user interface design and learning process in multimedia courseware environment.
The Practices of Human Resource Management Among Headmasters in Primary Schools: A Case Study of Selected National and Private Schools in Malaysia
Authors: Mohamed Idrus Najla Aiman , Othman Azam , Faizuddin Ahmad
Published: March 2019

This study focuses on the practices of human resource management among headmasters in primary schools across Malaysia. It concentrates on how headmasters perceive the concept of human resource management and translate it into practice. The qualitative research design is applied on six headmasters, four males and two females who serve in selected national and private primary schools. The qualitative data from the interviews are organized into themes and sub-themes. The major findings of this study reveal that a majority of the headmasters perceive human resource management as a shared responsibility among teachers and school administrators while the headmaster is the key manager. It also reveals that headmasters in national schools believe that human resource management is important to reach the educational goal. In contrast, a majority of headmasters in private schools believe that it is important for sustainability. In addition, this study also reveals that the headmasters of national schools have less autonomy in decision-making process as compared to headmasters of private schools. The results have implications on two major aspects; the leadership in human resource management and the system. The leadership implication will help headmasters identify the best practices of human resource management including support and professional development for the teachers. System refers to teacher placement and other policy implementation. Finally, this study recommends more authority to be given to headmasters in managing human resource in schools, especially in the national schools.
Функціональний стан плода у вагітних з хронічним сальпінгоофоритом в анамнезі
Authors: Senchuk A. Ya. , Zabolotna A. V.
Published: March 2019

Збільшення частоти запальних захворювань статевих органів у жінок молодого віку призводить до порушень репродуктивної функції (порушення менструального циклу, безпліддя) і значного зростання ускладнень перебігу вагітності, пологів і післяпологового періоду для матері та її дитини. Автор розглядає можливості використання результатів біофізичного профілю плода (БПП) для своєчасного призначення профілактичних та лікувальних заходів пацієнткам із сальпінгоофоритом в анамнезі. Отримані результати свідчать про високу інформативність даного методу і необхідність його широкого використання під час планового обстеження вагітних із сальпінгоофоритом в анамнезі. Своєчасна діагностика відхилень у стані плода методом визначення БПП дозволяє покращити перинатальні наслідки.
Досвід застосування L-аргініну у хворих на стабільну стенокардію ІІІ функціонального класу із супутньою артеріальною гіпертензією
Authors: Zozuliak N. V. , Zozuliak Z. V. , Neiko V. Ye. , Romash I. B. , Gayova I. M. , Tymkiv I. V. , Blyzniuk M. V.
Published: March 2019

Метою дослідження було підвищити ефективність лікування хворих на стабільну стенокардію (СС) ІІІ функціонального класу (ФК) з артеріальною гіпертензією (АГ) шляхом комбінації базиснової терапії з L-аргініном. Обстежено 63 хворих на СС ІІІ ФК з АГ. Проводили пробу з реактивною гіперемією, визначали рівні NO і малонового альдегіду. Встановлено, що у  хворих L-аргінін значно зменшує прояви ендотеліальної дисфункції, покращує продукування оксиду азоту і знижує рівень оксидного стресу.
The changes in the blood agregative system under the influence of lead chloride on the example of albino rats
Authors: Oliievska S. K. , Kuzminska O. V. , Trunina T. I.
Published: March 2019

Experimentally established, that lead chloride affects all link systems of hemostasis, causing latent passing of disseminated intravascular coagulation. Observed significant depression of enzymatic, fibrinolytic activity of the cortical substance of the kidney, which indicatesthe prevalence ofcoagulopathic and nephrotoxic effects of small doses of plumbum chloride.
Роль адгезивних та цитокінових порушень у перебігу артеріальної гіпертензії, поєднаної з подагрою
Authors: Bychkov O. A. , Bychkova N. G.
Published: March 2019

У статті наведено результати оцінки особливостей клінічного перебігу, ліпідного профілю, основних показників клітинної ланки імунної системи та цитокінового статусу у хворих на артеріальну гіпертензію, поєднану з подагрою.
Навчальна робота Вінницького педінституту у перебудовчий період
Authors: Кукуленко Яна
Published: March 2019

У статті на основі архівних джерел показано здобутки і об’єктивні труднощі в організації навчального процесу у Вінницькому педінституті у роки перебудови. Авторка звернула увагу на ту обставину, що викладачам кафедр було складно перебудуватися і мислити відповідно до вимог часу, особливо на початковому етапі перебудовчого періоду. Йдеться про запровадження нових навчальних дисциплін і внесення відповідних змін у назви кафедр, створення клубів за інтересами з урахуванням специфіки навчальних дисциплін, що читалися студентам. Аналізується навчально-методична робота, наведено приклади співпраці вишу із школами міста і області. Показано нові форми і методи активного навчання, проаналізовано стан комп’ютеризації навчального процесу, успішність студентів. Значну увагу приділено організації практик, дотриманню трудової дисципліни, складанню студентами державних екзаменів.
Lawyers against the Law
Authors: Parslow Joakim
Published: March 2019

Despite increasing subordination of the judiciary to executive
authorities, Turkish cause lawyering associations are more assertive than ever in
their defiance of forced closures and legal persecution. Why would activist lawyers
‘play the game’ of law when the legal system is being undermined? Focusing on
the historical genesis of Turkey’s oldest activist lawyering association, the Çağdaş
Hukukçular Derneği (ÇHD), I argue that Turkish legal activism results from not
just clashing political causes but also the strategies attorneys are forced to adopt to
effect change within an authoritarian-corporatist structure designed to constrict
their activities. The ÇHD and similar groups are not merely extensions of the
formal juridical order; they also constitute a grassroots engagement with the law
that refuses to conform to the categories, narratives, procedures and ends of the
state’s legal institutions.
Implementation and performance of Agenda 21 for local governments in Mexico
Authors: Lizama-Pérez Fabiola , Piñar-Álvarez María de los Ángeles , Ortega-Argueta Alejandro , Mesa-Jurado María Azahara , Sandoval-Caraveo María del Carmen , Carrera-Hernández Ady Patricia
Published: March 2019

English Abstract:

This article assesses the implementation and performance of
Local Agenda 21 (LA21) in Mexico over a decade (2004–2013). Official records
of municipal evaluations from all 31 Mexican states were analyzed,
comprising 39 indicators of four dimensions of sustainable development:
institutional, economic, social and environmental. A positive evolution of
the implementation of LA21 was observed, with the economic and social
dimensions presenting the best and worst performances, respectively.
In general, the local governments of northern Mexico performed better
than their southern counterparts. The voluntary nature of LA21 implementation
is highlighted, yet necessitating a strengthening of municipal
capacities in long-term planning, inter-administration continuity, efficacy
evaluation, and integration of all sectors into a more coherent municipal
agenda.

Spanish Abstract:

Este estudio analiza la implementación y desempeño de la
Agenda Local 21 (AL21) en México en un periodo de una década (2004–
2013). Se analizaron registros oficiales de evaluaciones municipales de
los 31 estados de la república, que comprenden 39 indicadores de cuatro
dimensiones del desarrollo sustentable: institucional, económico, social
y ambiental. Se observó una evolución positiva en la implementación de
la AL21, con las dimensiones económica y social mostrando el mejor y
peor desempeños, respectivamente. En general, los gobiernos locales del
norte de México tuvieron mejores desempeños que sus contrapartes del
sur. Se destaca la naturaleza voluntaria de la implementación de la AL21,
que todavía necesita un fortalecimiento de las capacidades municipales
en la planificación de largo plazo, en la continuidad inter-administrativa,
la evaluación de eficacia y la integración de todos los sectores en una
agenda municipal más coherente.

French Abstract:

Cette étude analyse la mise en oeuvre et les performances de
l’Agenda 21 local (AL21) au Mexique sur une période de dix ans (2004-
2013). Les archives officielles des évaluations municipales des trente-et-un
états de la République ont été analysées. Elles comprennent trente-neuf
indicateurs de quatre dimensions du développement durable: institutionnel,
économique, social et environnemental. Une évolution positive a
été observée dans la mise en oeuvre du LA21, les dimensions économique
et sociale affichant respectivement les meilleures et les plus basses performances.
En général, les administrations locales du nord du Mexique ont
obtenu de meilleurs résultats que leurs homologues du sud. On souligne
la nature volontaire de la mise en oeuvre de la LA21, qui nécessite toutefois
encore un renforcement des capacités municipales dans la planification
à long terme, dans la continuité inter-administrative, l’évaluation de
l’efficacité et l’intégration de tous les secteurs dans un agenda municipal
plus cohérent.
El desarrollo sostenible como política pública
Authors: Zenck Huerta María del Carmen , Urrutia Camchong Puiyen , Ríos Rivera Ingrid
Published: March 2019

*Full article is in Spanish

English Abstract:

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was chosen by WWF in 2016 as
one of the most sustainable cities in Latin America, a distinction it shares
with Bogotá, Cali, Monteria, San Isidro, Miraflores, Rio de Janeiro, Recife
and Belo Horizonte. To reach this recognition, the local governments of
these cities implement economic, social and environmental policies that
lay the legal foundations for an integrally sustainable and coherent development.
This study explores the unique case of Quito, whose decentralized
autonomous government implements a local public policy on
social responsibility for the promotion of the sustainable development of
the territory, based on corporate co-responsibility and citizen participation,
incorporating international standards such as the Global Compact
Principles, GRI, ISO 26000 and the SDGs

Spanish Abstract:

Quito, capital de Ecuador, fue elegida por WWF en 2016 como
una de las ciudades más sostenibles en América Latina, distinción que comparte
junto a Bogotá, Cali, Montería, San Isidro, Miraflores, Río de Janeiro,
Recife y Belo Horizonte. Para llegar a este reconocimiento, los gobiernos
locales de estas ciudades implementan políticas económicas, sociales y
medioambientales que sientan las bases legales para un desarrollo sostenible
integral y coherente. Este estudio explora el caso único de Quito, cuyo
gobierno autónomo descentralizado implementa una política pública local
en responsabilidad social para el fomento del desarrollo sostenible del territorio,
sustentada en la corresponsabilidad corporativa y la participación
ciudadana, incorporando normas internacionales como los Principios del
Pacto Global, GRI, ISO 26000 y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible.

French Abstract:

Quito, la capitale de l’Équateur, a été choisie par le WWF en
2016 comme l’une des villes les plus durables d’Amérique latine, une
distinction qu’elle partage avec Bogota, Cali, Monteria, San Isidro, Miraflores, Rio de Janeiro, Recife et Belo Horizonte. Pour parvenir à cette
reconnaissance, les gouvernements locaux de ces villes mettent en oeuvre
des politiques économiques, sociales et environnementales qui jettent les
bases juridiques d’un développement durable intégral et cohérent. Cette
étude explore le cas unique de Quito, dont le gouvernement autonome
décentralisé met en oeuvre une politique publique locale de responsabilité
sociale pour la promotion du développement durable du territoire,
fondée sur la coresponsabilité des entreprises et la participation des citoyens,
intégrant des normes internationales telles que le Pacte Mondial
Principes, GRI, ISO 26000 et les ODD.
Designing a Green Belt for Xalapa City
Authors: Benítez Griselda , Alvarado-Castillo Gerardo , Palestina René A. , Cortés Mara , Williams Kari , Acosta Israel
Published: March 2019

English Abstract:

Green Belts are often proposed as an alternative for containing
urban sprawl, restoring ecological processes, recovering connectivity, and
maintaining the multi-functionality that cities need. This article analyzes
a proposed Green Belt for Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. It is spatially examined
through GIS analysis and designed on the notion of Garden City as
a strip to circumvent the city. Existing conditions are also discussed. Two
existing conservation initiatives are compared to the proposed Green Belt
strategy. Its establishment requires agreements between Xalapa and surrounding
municipalities. The proposed strategy brings local government
and citizens together to preserve the remaining vegetation and thus promote
the well-being of local inhabitants.

Spanish Abstract:

Los cinturones verdes frecuentemente se han propuesto como
una alternativa para contener la expansión urbana desordenada, restaurar
los procesos ecológicos y recuperar la conectividad, y mantener la
multifuncionalidad que las ciudades necesitan. Este artículo analiza un
esquema de Cinturón Verde para Xalapa, Veracruz, México. Es espacialmente
examinado, diseñado bajo el concepto de Ciudad Jardín, como una
franja que rodea a la ciudad, el análisis se elaboró con un SIG. Las condiciones
existentes también se discuten. Se comparan dos iniciativas de
conservación existentes con la estrategia propuesta de Cinturón Verde.
Su establecimiento requiere acuerdos entre Xalapa y los municipios aledaños.
La estrategia propuesta requiere reunir a los gobiernos locales y
ciudadanos para preservar la vegetación remanente y así promover el
bienestar de los habitantes locales.

French Abstract

Les ceintures vertes sont fréquemment proposées comme une
alternative pour limiter l’expansion urbaine désordonnée, restaurer les
processus écologiques, récupérer la connectivité et maintenir la multifonctionnalité
que les villes requièrent. Cet article analyse une proposition
de ceinture verte pour Xalapa dans l’état du Veracruz au Mexique.
Celle-ci est examinée et élaborée en particulier à partir du concept de
cité-jardin, formée par une trame qui entoure la ville et son analyse a été
élaborée par un Système d’information géographique (SIG). Les conditions
existantes sont également discutées. Deux initiatives de conservation
qui suivent la stratégie de la ceinture verte sont comparées. Leur
mise en oeuvre implique des accords entre Xalapa et les municipes des
alentours. La stratégie proposée impose la réunion des gouvernements
locaux et des citoyens pour préserver la végétation restante et faciliter la
promotion du bien-être des habitants.
The Influence of Students’ Goal Orientation toward Their Speaking Ability at Junior High School at Pekanbaru City
Authors: Kirana Candra
Published: March 2019

Abstract:

The main objective of this study was to find out the Correlations of Students’ Goal Orientation toward their Speaking Ability in in Junior High Schools in Pekanbaru City. This study was correlationals study which students Goal Orientation and students’ speaking Ability. The participants in this study were second year students in vocational in Junior High Schools in Pekanbaru City. The instrument used in order to obtain the data were questionnaires for assessing students’ Goal Orientation. Then, in assessing students’ speaking ability, the test was conducted. After analyzing the data by using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) 20 version, it was obtain that students’ Goal Orientation was in medium level (M= 85, SD 10.34441). Moreover, students’ speaking ability was in low level (M: 56.50; Std. Deviation 0.56325). After analyzing data, the finding showed that there was significant using statistical analysis of correlation, it shows the relationship between students’ Goal Orientation and their speaking ability (r = 0.925, p=0.00). Futuremore, this study suggested that students’ goal orientation of Speaking English should be enhanced and in order to assist students managed to thier academic succsess.
Peer Assessment Training on EFL Writing for Lower Proficiency Level, Is It Worthy?
Authors: Herlinawati Herlinawati
Published: March 2019

The present study was conducted to investigate whether training on peer assessment could foster better writing ability for English lower proficiency EFL students. Forty-eight (48) students participated in this study and randomly assigned into two groups; trained and untrained peer assessment. Trained group is as experimental group and untrained group is as control group. The students’ English proficiency level was lower to higher based on the results of TOEFL test  scores. A pre-writing test of argumentative essay was given before providing the training. Then, the students in experimental group was given peer assessment training before instructing them to rate their peers drafts. The whole sessions were lasted in six sessions. The pre-test was administered before giving the six sessions to apply the treatment; and a post test was given at the end of the session to determine the effects of peer assessment training on  students’ writing ability. The result of analysis revealed significant between-group differences, F (2, 816) = 3.440, p (.020) < .05. the lower proficiency in trained group performed better than the higher and lower proficiency students in untrained group.
The rise of the Mediterranean woody crops in Southern Spain
Authors: Almonacid Garrido , Martínez Sánchez
Published: March 2019

The area occupied by woody crops in Spain has undergone an enormous increase in size and, more importantly, a profound green revolution that generates enormous harvest volumes that nourish the important national agro-export sector, where products such as olive oil, wine and almonds reach a notable significance. The processes of intensification follow a common pattern, which involves the occupation of the flattest and most fertile soils by firms with an ownership structure favourable for investment; the use of new varieties; and the design of denser planting patterns in which irrigation is an indispensable element and mechanization ubiquitous. The management of digitized spatial information has allowed us to map the evolution of the land uses of the olive grove, the vineyard and the almond orchard in each of the provinces where the regional specialization in these crops is greatest. This has allowed us to learn the key spatial/temporal aspects of these processes of change that are far from complete and that have led to a profound modification of agricultural landscapes, such that fragmentation and polyculture are giving way to geometry, compactness and the concentration of monoculture.
Toward discerning community based tourism
Authors: Tho Nguyen Ngoc
Published: March 2019

CBT rooted some decades ago in the West and has currently been on the rapid rise thanks to the promotion of internet-based informatics. CBT tourists has shaped several driving forces and motivation to speed up the promotion and completion of CBT worldwide. Along with the boom of high-tech and its incredible pressures on human mind, post-modernism (PM) has been shaped due to the strong demand of liberalizing in human beings' mind and diversifying their lifestyles under the mutual interaction between ecological and cultural resources. PM starts firstly in arts and literature, gradually influences on business and tourism; hence impacts on CBT. The reconciliation of CBT and PM gives birth to discerning CBT advanced by discerning travelers who definitly care on their selfparticipation, self-experience, self-discovery during their journeys as well as the request for cooperation, co-controlling and co-responsibility of all the tourists, state agents and the local communities during the services. The discerning CBT travelers partially promote the commeners' awareness and engagement in advancing standard of life and civilizing of their lifestyle. Discerning CBT is surely not to replace popular CBT as a whole but to modify the diversity of modern tourism as it meets a concrete part of the various demands of tourists and pay more important role in standardizing human life.
探究竹子的移植造林技术
Authors: 喻 国胜
Published: March 2019

由于各地地形不同、气候不同,以及造林技术规范程度不一,导致一些移竹成林成活率不高。本文对竹子的移植造林技术进行分析,从母竹的选择和挖取、造林地的选择和平整以及成林后的抚育管理等方面对移植技术进行了分析,还对不同季节移植的情况进行了阐述,希望以此提高移植成活率,提高移竹造林技术。
A Prison to School Pipeline
Authors: McTier Terrence S , Santa-Ramirez Stephen , McGuire Keon M
Published: March 2019

Very little is known about the experiences of college students with criminal records (CSCR), an underrepresented and minoritized student population. This study utilized a constructivist qualitative methodology to understand the experiences of four CSCRs pursuing higher education. The participant perspectives yielded three noteworthy findings that contribute to limited literature on the experiences of CSCRs. The findings highlight CSCRs’ introduction to higher education, their initial feelings prior to pursuing postsecondary education, and background checks that pose as barriers. Based upon these findings, we are able to understand why supportive networks, specialized resources, and academic assistance are needed for CSCRs.
Toward Authentic Family Engagement with Counter-Narrative and Self-Determination
Authors: Wasserman Deborah , Sabater Ayize
Published: March 2019

Education scholars have demonstrated that family engagement contributes to academic success for urban children. To date, engagement models have invited families into schools. This paper presents an alternative model that invites schools into communities where families use culturally- grounded counter-narrative and self-determination to establish meaningful instances of authentic family engagement. Derived from the Youth Resiliency Institute’s Journey Project (Wasserman, Sabater, and Hill, 2017), this paper grounds the model in the relevant literature and explores relationships between the model’s theoretical components.
Muallaf Da’wah Activities in Kedah: Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Faizaz Abdullahm Syahrul , Salim Ssuna , Bahaman Mohd Akram , Abdulhamid Solahuddin , Abdul Rahman Mohd Nizho
Published: March 2019

Islam is the fastest growing religion whose numbers are increasing daily over the entire world. This study is set out to scrutinize formal da’wah activities in the northern state of Kedah, focusing on its challenges and solutions. These activates are formally carried out by government organization being supported by none-government organization specifically responsible for this mission with informal activities go on alongside. This is a case study and it used interviews, observations and document analysis in its data collection, which were descriptively analysed. It was found out that both government and non-government organizations cooperated in conveying the message as well catering for muallaf needs after their conversion to Islam through guidance classes, financial assistance and training. Almost all these organization face acute administration problems, insufficient funds, lack of enough qualified human resource and the muallaf stance. The study is of the view that there organization need to collaborate their activities in order to overcome these difficulties to ensure a smooth running of these programs proficiently and thriftily and to fully accomplish their projected gaols.
DESAIN PENGENDALI PID – GAIN SCHEDULLING UNTUK PENGENDALIAN POSISI PADA SISTEM MAGNETIC LEVITATION BALL
Authors: Mursyitah Dian , Faizal Ahmad , Kurniawan Rahmat Andi
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini mengajukan desain pengendali PID dengan optimasi Gain Schedulling untuk mengendalikan posisi untuk sistem Magnetic Levitation Ball (Maglev). Desain pengendali PID dengan optimasi gain schedulling digunakan untuk mengendalikan tiga posisi bola baja. Gain Schedulling dirancang untuk menjadwalkan masing-masing parameter PID untuk mengendalikan tiga posisi bola baja yang telah ditentukan. Berdasarkan hasil simulasi dan analisis, Gain Schedulling  mampu mengoptimalkan kinerja pengendalian PID untuk mengendalikan tiga posisi bola baja. Terbukti dengan waktu pencapaian setpoint yang minimum, dengan nilai konstanta waktu secara berurutan adalah s, s,
建筑电气施工接零和接地的施工技术浅析
Authors: 赵 全金
Published: March 2019

在建筑施工过程中，电气施工是最为关键的一个环节之一，施工质量直接影响整个建筑电气工程的安全性和可靠性。电气系统包含电力的传输与使用，电气泄露电流的防护与管理，其设计与安装具有较高的科技含量，施工质量直接关系着用电安全。接零保护和接地保护是两种重要的建筑电气保护方式,是防范建筑电气施工安全隐患,增强建筑电气系统运行安全性的重要保障。特别是随着建筑行业的快速发展,施工现场中应用了越来越多的高电流或高电压机电设施,如果接零保护和接地保护没有得到正确处理,那么非常容易留下安全事故隐患。因此,如何强化建筑电气施工安全防护,构建现代化接零施工技术和接地施工技术值得深入探讨。为了确保电力资源的安全合理使用,降低施工过程中以及用户使用过程中发生安全事故的几率,需要采取安全技术手段,合理安排施工工序，明确接地与接零施工要点，完善现代化电气施工工艺，保障建筑安全用电。由此可见，建筑电气工程施工中接零和接地技术发挥着重要作用，此技术的应用质量直接影响着建筑电力工程质量。
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT OBESITY DIAGNOSTIC METHODS: ANTROPOMETRY AND BODY IMPEDANCE
Authors: Filatova O V , Kutseva E V , Burtseva Yu S
Published: March 2019

Altai State University
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PUISI DENGAN METODE DEMONSTRASI SISWA KELAS XII MIA 3 SMAN 1 PEKANBARU
Authors: Gusneli Gusneli
Published: March 2019

This research is motivated by the low ability of reading poetry students of class XII MIA 3 SMAN 1 Pekanbaru.This study aims to improve the ability to read poetry using demonstration methods. This classroom actionresearch was conducted for 1 month. The subjects of this study are students of class XII MIA 3 SMAN 1Pekanbaru amounted to 34 students, in the academic year 2014-2015. The instrument of this research consistedof performance instrument and data collection instrument in the form of observation sheet of teacher activity andstudent activity. Based on the results of research, the conclusion obtained from this study is the ability ofstudents in the ability to read poetry has increased. This is known from the initial data average value of 72.1.When viewed from the classical completeness, there are 17.6% of students (6 people) who complete a minimumscore of 85 (according to KKM standards). However, after the implementation of the demonstration method,obtained an average value of 90.2 or with a mastery of 87.4%. Thus, the study is said to be successful.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PROFESIONALISME GURU MELALUI METODE LATIHAN DI SD NEGERI 55 KECAMATAN RUMBAI PESISIR KOTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Maimunah Maimunah
Published: March 2019

Based on the temporary observation in SD Negeri 55 Kecamatan Rumbai Pesisir Kota Pekanbaru, found thephenomenon, among others, teachers who have passed the certification and get a professional teacher degreehas not improved its performance and has not been able to realize the title. Teachers have not optimized IT tosupport learning activities and still use lecture and record methods. Lack of teachers in improving learningthrough classroom action research and learning tools that have not been well-structured. Teachers have notbeen able to apply new learning methods to improve children's achievement in learning. In accordance with theformulation of the problem then the purpose of this study is to determine whether the exercise method canimprove the professionalism of teachers in SD Negeri 55 Kecamatan Rumbai Pesisir Kota Pekanbaru. Thesample in this research is teacher in SD Negeri 55 Kecamatan Rumbai Pesisir Kota Pekanbaru with datacollection technique using observation. From the description of data processing and discussion it can beconcluded as follows: Aspects of school supervisor activity as facilitator get achievement with score 37 or withpercentage equal to 62% from all aspect of assessment or equal to 62% all activity achieved. Then on the secondcycle score obtained by 52 or with percentage achievement of 87% of all aspects achieved. In the aspect ofprofessionalism of teachers obtained in the first cycle of 59% with good enough category and on the secondcycle increased to 88% with very good category.
UPAYA PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI GURU DALAM MENYUSUN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI SUPERVISI AKADEMIK YANG BERKELANJUTAN SDN 007 PANIPAHAN DARAT
Authors: Hamid A.
Published: March 2019

This research is based on observation in SD Negeri 007 Panipahan Darat got problem as follows: (1) low ofteacher competency in menyuun lesson plan especially syllabus and RPP; (2) the number of teachers preparingthe syllabus and lesson prior to teaching is still not maximal, only 60%; (3) in terms of quality, syllabus andgood RPP only reaches 30% of the syllabus and RPP made by the teacher; (4) difficulty of principals inevaluating teacher performance; (5) the difficulty of the principal evaluating the learning outcomes. This studyaims to increase the competence of teachers in preparing learning tools. In cycle 1 the number of teachers whocollect syllabus and RPP at the beginning of cycle 1, it can be seen that with the information of academicsupervision on the teacher can increase the quantity of teachers who make syllabus and RPP previously only62%, increased quantity to 74,25%. The results of the revised syllabus and RPP analysis show an increase in thequality of syllabus and RPP where the quality of A and B increased from 28 and 44 to 75 and 73%. From this itis also seen that the number of teachers who collect syllabus and RPP samples to 100%. Based on the result ofthis research, researcher can conclude that academic supervision continuously proven scientifically can improveteacher competence in arranging syllabus and RPP in SD Negeri 007 Panipahan Darat. This is evidenced by theincreasing number of good syllabus teachers from 28% to 75% after academic supervision. In addition, thenumber of good quality RPP also increased from 44% to 73%.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEEMBELAJARAN BERDASARKAN MASALAH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PKN SISWA KELAS VI SD NEGERI 016 KOPAH KECAMATAN KUANTAN TENGAH KABUPATEN KUANTAN SINGINGI
Authors: Syamsir Syamsir
Published: March 2019

This study is based on the result of learning of Civics students of class VI of SD Negeri 016 Kopah which is stillvery low. This study aims to improve the learning outcomes of Civics in explaining the organization of centralgovernment and Explaining the duties and authorities of the president, vice president and ministers. From thedata analysis, there is an increase of both teacher activity, student activity, and student learning result, that isteacher activity at meeting 1 cycle I the percentage is 60% (enough) and at meeting 2 increase 15% to 75%(good). In the second cycle of meeting 3 it increases 10% from 85% (very good) to 95% (very good). Judgingfrom the student activity also increased from the 1st cycle meeting I was 57.14% (enough) and at the 2ndmeeting increased by 7.14% to 64.28% (enough). In the second cycle of meeting 3 increased by 15% from 75%(good) to 90% (very good). The average base score of 61.5 increased to 70.7 in cycle I of magnitude 9.2 pointsincrease then in cycle II increased to 85.6 on the second cycle II increased 14.9 points. From the data analysisthere is an increase both from teacher activity, student activity, and student learning outcomes. It can beconcluded that the enforcement of learning model based on the problem can improve the learning outcomes ofCivics students class VI of SD Negeri 016 Kopah.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERBICARA PADA MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS MELALUI METODE DEMONTRASI SISWA KELAS III SD NEGERI 157 PEKANBARU
Authors: Darsiana Darsiana
Published: March 2019

This research is motivated by low speech ability of third grade students of SD Negeri 157 Pekanbaru. This studyaims to students' speaking ability with the application of class III demontration method SD Negeri 157Pekanbaru. The subjects of this study are all students of class III SDN 157 Pekanbaru which amounted to 33people. The form of research is classroom action research. The instrument of this research consists ofperformance instruments and data collection instruments in the form of observation sheet of teacher activity andstudent activity. Based on the results of research and discussion can be concluded that students' speaking abilitycan be improved. This is evident from the average of students on the initial test obtained an average value of66.97 with a mastery of 15 people (45.45%) and increased in the cycle I to 71.97 with completeness reached 23people (69.70%) . Improved students' speaking ability better again in cycle II is reached at the average value of75.15 with the completeness to reach 30 students (90,91%), thereby the value of student's completeness has beenreached.
PENERAPAN MODEL KOOPERATIF TIPE NHT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PKN SISWA KELAS VI SD NEGERI 010 KERESEK KECAMATAN GUNUNG TOAR
Authors: Dahni Akmal
Published: March 2019

This study aims to improve the learning outcomes of Civics students of class VI SD Negeri 010 Keresek. Thisresearch is a classroom action research (PTK) which is carried out senyak two cycles in which each cycle isimplemented with stages, namely planning, pelakasanaan, observation and reflection. The subjects of this studyamounted to 15 students. Learning outcomes obtained from average learning outcomes before action 66.50 witha percentage of 40% increased to 65% with an average of 74 in cycle I. In cycle II increased again to 90% withan average of 83. Results of research in the class VI SD Negeri 010 Keresek proves that the implementation ofcooperative learning model type NHT can improve the learning outcomes of Civics students of class VI SDNegeri 010 Keresek Kecamatan Gunung Toar.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE DEMONSTRASI DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PKN SISWA KELAS VI SDN 020 KUALU NENAS KECAMATAN TAMBANG KABUPATEN KAMPAR
Authors: Syafni Yuli
Published: March 2019

This study aims to determine the use of demonstration methods to improve the learning outcomes of Civicsstudents class VI SDN 020 Kualu Nenas Kecamatan Tambang Kabupaten Kampar. This research was conductedin class VI SDN 020 Kualu Nenas Kecamatan Tambang Kabupaten Kampar.. The form of research is classroomaction research. The subject of this research is the students of Class VI SDN 020 Kualu Nenas KecamatanTambang Kabupaten Kampar. The instrument of data collection used is learning instrument in the form of RPPand syllabus. Based on the result of the research, it is known that the number of students who get score below 70in cycle I is 10 people (33.3%), while in cycle II it decreases to 4 people (13.3%). This situation indicates thatthe improvement of learning on Civics subjects with demonstration methods can be said to be successful,although the completeness of individuals has not been fully achieved, but the mastery of class increased from 76to 80. Based on these results, it can be concluded under the application of demonstration methods can improvestudent learning outcomes class VI SDN 020 Kualu Nenas Kecamatan Tambang Kabupaten Kampar.
PENINGKATAN AKTIVITAS BELAJAR PKn MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW SISWA KELAS V SD NEGERI 005 KOTO PERAMBAHAN KECAMATAN KAMPAR TIMUR KABUPATEN KAMPAR
Authors: Mansyur Mansyur
Published: March 2019

This research aims increased the civics learning activities using the jigsaw learning model in class V SD Negeri005 Koto Perambahan Kecamatan Kampar Timur Kabupaten Kampar. This research was conducted at SDNegeri 005 Koto Perambahan Kecamatan Kampar Timur Kabupaten Kampar. The subject of this research is thestudents of class V with the number of students 34. This research was conducted two cycles. Each cycle uses theprocedure of research implementation that is planning, implementation of action, observation and reflection.The results of research showed student learning outcomes that in cycle I of the first meeting, the total number ofcomplete students is 11 students (32,35%). In the cycle I of the second meeting, the total number of completestudents is 13 students (38,23%). In the cycle I of the third meeting, the total number of complete students is 15students (44,11%). Furthermore, in the cycle II of the first meeting there is an increase in student learningoutcomes, the total number of complete students is 17 students (50%). In the cycle II of the second meeting, thetotal number of complete students is 19 students (55,88%). In the cycle II of the third meeting, the total numberof complete students is 25 students (73,52%). Based on the result of the research it can be concluded that the useof jigsaw learning model can improve the civics learning activities on materials explain the importance of theUnitary State of the Republic Indonesia students of class V SD Negeri 005 Koto Perambahan KecamatanKampar Timur Kabupaten Kampar.