bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nilai Tukar Pendapatan Rumah Tangga Petani Agroforestri Di Hutan Kemasyarakatan Bina Wana Jaya I Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan Lindung Batutegi Kabupaten Tanggamus
Authors: Yulian Reni , Hilmanto Rudi , Herwanti Susni
Published: May 2020

Bina Wana Jaya I Community forest (HKm) group is one of HKm which has obtained a right access utilization permission managed using agroforestry systems in KPHL Batutegi based on the decree of forestry minister and the regent’s decree since 2009.  According to the the forestry minister regulation no. p.88/Menhut-II/2014, HKm program driven in order to increase the community welfare.  One of the approach used to find out the community welfare is NTPRP concept based on subsistence requirement.  The objectives of the research were to calculate the agroforestry farmers’ NTPRP at Bina Wana Jaya I Community forest and identificated NTPRP factors.  The data analysis was done based on NTPRP concept and explained by quantitative descriptive.  The result showed that generally, the farmer welfare was categorized as prosperous with NTPRP 1,07.  If NTPRP was categorized based on management of land from narrow to wide, the narrow management of land were not in the prosperous category. NTPRP factors framer consists of income from farming and non-farming (agroforestry, non-agroforestry, farming labourer and non-farming labourer) and expenditure consists of consumption and production cost.  Keywords :   community forest (HKm), protection forest management unit (KPHL), exchange household income of agroforestry farmers (NTPRP)
Respon Setek Cabang Bambu Betung (Dendrocalamus Asper) Akibat Pemberian Asam Indol Butirat (AIB)
Authors: Sari Erviana , . Indriyanto , Bintoro Afif
Published: May 2020

Betung bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) as multipurpose plant could be developed with vegetative and generative propagation.  Branch cuttings was the easiest way in the betung bamboo vegetative propagation.  One of plant growth regulators that could be used to spur betung bamboo branch cutting was indole butyric acid (IBA).  This study was conducted to evaluate the betung bamboo branch cutting response from various concentration of IBA and to know the best concentration of IBA to spur the growth.  The experiment was conducted in Palembang’s Bamboo Plantation Collection and Development Research Institute of Forest areal, Tanjung Agung, District Tanjungan, South Lampung Regency, from March to June 2012.  This research used Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five treatments: IBA 0 ppm (control), 100 ppm, 200 ppm, 300 ppm, and 400 ppm of concentration.  Each of experimental unit consisted of five cuttings with five replications.  Percentage of life, length of shoot, number of shoot, number of leave, shoot’s diameter, and root’s length were the observed variables.  The result showed that betung bamboo branch cuttings were responsive to IBA, and IBA 200 ppm concentration gave better results to the betung bamboo branch cuttings than IBA 0 ppm (control), 100 ppm, 300 ppm, and 400 ppm concentration. Based on this study, it was recomended to use 200 ppm of IBA for betung bamboo branch cutting. Keywords : betung bamboo, branch cutting, indole butyric acid
Impacts of Tractor Logging on the Diversity of Ground Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Natural Production Forest of Central Borneo
Authors: Budiaman Ahmad , Haneda Noor Farikhah , Indahwati Indahwati , Wahyudi Aziz Fajar , Afsari Ria Dwi , Gifari Reza Aulia
Published: May 2020

Tractor logging in tropical forest concession disturbs the life of soil surface organisms, including ground ant. Ground ant has an important role in determining soil fertility. The study aimed to analyze the impact of tractor logging on the diversity of ground ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) in the natural production forest. Two transect lines of 100 m length and 200 m distance between lines were placed in four different cutting compartments, i.e., currently logged, one month after logging, two months after logging, and unlogged. Ground ant was collected using a pitfall trap. The environmental factors (density of understorey plants, canopy cover, soil compaction, litter thickness, temperature, and humidity) were measured at the setting location of pitfall trap. Analysis of variance (ANOVA)  was used to determine the mean difference between treatments. Pearson correlation test was used to determine the correlation between insect abundance and environmental factors. The results of the study indicated that there was a significant difference in the abundance of the ground ant after logging and before logging. The abundance of ground ants after logging was lower than before logging.  The abundance of ground ants among skidded plots was not significantly different. Soil compaction due to tractor logging, litter thickness, and temperature did not significantly affect the abundance of ground ants. The ground ant composition did not change due to tractor logging.Keywords: environment impact, forest conservation, forest disturbance, forest ecosystem
Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus L.) Oil Yield Analysis Planted with Agroforestry and Monoculture Patterns on Post-Coal Mining Revegetation Land
Authors: Juliarti Anna , Wijayanto Nurheni , Mansur Irdika , Koesoemaningtyas Tri
Published: May 2020

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus L.) is an economically valuable plant that produces citronella oil and could grow on marginal lands. This study aimed to analyze citronella oil yields planted with agroforestry and monoculture patterns in a post-mining revegetation area. The treatment consisted of 3 factors, namely planting pattern, fertilizer dosage, and plant spacing. The measured variable was the citronella oil yield. The study was conducted by planting two lemongrass varieties i.e., Sitrona 2 Agribun Variety dan G2 Variety in the agroforestry and monoculture areas. The study was conducted for 12 months with three harvest times, i.e., in the 6th, 9th, and 12th months. The results showed that planting patterns significantly affected the citronella oil yield. Planting pattern of Monoculture-Sitrona 2 Agribun Variety (P4) produced the highest oil yield (1,95%). Plant spacing and dosage of bokashi fertilizer did not significantly affect the citronella oil yield. The Monoculture-Sitrona 2 Agribun Variety (P4) significantly increased the oil yield compared to the Agroforestry- Sitrona 2 Agribun Variety (P2), Monoculture-G2 Variety (P3), and Agroforestry-G2 Variety (P1) with a respective oil yield of 1,95% (P4), 1,50% (P2), 1,01% (P3), and 0,99% (P1). Sitrona 2 Agribun Variety tended to produce a higher oil yield than the G2 Variety.  Keywords: agroforestry, citronella oil, lemongrass, oil yield, revegetation
Cost Analysis of Furniture Production: A Case Study at Mebel Barokah 3, Marga Agung Village, Lampung Selatan
Authors: Rahmah Naili , Kaskoyo Hari , Saputro Sumaryo Gito , Hidayat Wahyu
Published: May 2020

Analysis of production costs and revenues is important to reduce the risk of financial losses and increase company profits. The results of this analysis can be used as a reference in determining policies that can determine the direction of company development. However, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have not done a cost and revenue analysis, which can affect the company's sustainability in the future. The objective of this study was to analyze the total production costs and revenues of an SME in a one-year production period (August 2018 – July 2019). The study was conducted by calculating fixed costs and variable costs at Mebel Barokah 3, an SME that produces furniture based on orders. The total revenue, revenue-cost ratio (R/C), and the break even pont (BEP) were also calculated. The results showed that the total production cost was IDR 455.855.730/year and the total revenue was IDR 89.794.270/year. The value R/C reached 1,19 and the value of BEP reached IDR 211.644.908/year. The values indicated that this business was economically profitable and reached BEP at the sales of IDR 211.644.908/year. The company should consider the costs incurred, improve work efficiency, and expand the market to achieve business sustainability in the future.Keywords: furniture, income, production costs, revenue, small and medium-sized enterprise
Vegetation Condition of Community-Managed Forests in Aik Bual Village and Setiling Village, Lombok Island
Authors: Idris Muhamad Husni , Latifah Sitti , Setiawan Budhy
Published: May 2020

Community-based forest management practices vary according to biophysical and management factors. This study aimed to explain the vegetation conditions of community-based forest management in Aik Bual and Setiling village, Lombok Tengah. The study site was divided into protected forest areas (HL) in Aik Bual Village with a legal community forest permit (Aik Bual-HKm), HL in Setiling Village with no legal community forest permit (Setiling-Non Permit), and HL in Aik Bual Village with no legal community forest permit (Aik Bual-Non Permit). Field measurement was conducted in July 2018 by establishing 12 plots of 20 m x 20 m. Each plot consisted of subplots of 10 m x 10 m, 5 m x 5 m, and 2 m x 2 m to collect data of woody and non-woody plants with the criteria of diameter (D) as follows: D ≥ 20 cm, 10 cm ≤ D < 20 cm, 2 cm ≤ D <10 cm, and D < 2 cm with tree height of < 1,5 m, respectively. The results showed that Aik Bual-HKm, Setiling-Non Permit and Aik Bual-Non Permit had 24, 13 and 22 species, respectively. Dominant species of vegetation at D ≥ 20 cm were Erythrina variegata and Swietenia macrophylla, at 10 cm ≤ D < 20 cm were Musa paradisiaca and Durio zibethinus, at 2 cm ≤ D < 10 cm was Coffea canephora, and at D < 2 cm were C. canephora and S. macrophylla. Vegetation diversity index (H') of plants at D ≥ 2 cm in Aik Bual-HKm was slightly higher (H'=1,78) than that in Setiling-Non Permit (H’=1,04) and Aik Bual-Non Permit (H’=1,15), although these are classified as moderate. The results illustrated the possible differences of vegetation diversity in community-managed forests with and without legal permission.Keywords: agroforestry, land tenure, protected forest, vegetation analysis
Vegetation Structure and Carbon Stocks in Secondary Forests of Muara Merang Forest Complex, South Sumatera
Authors: Heriyanto Nur Muhammad , Priatna Dolly , Samsoedin Ismayadi
Published: May 2020

Primary natural forests generally have higher biodiversity and biomass compared to secondary forests. This study aimed to analyze the species composition, forest structure, biomass and carbon stock in the Old Secondary Forest (HST), Young Secondary Forest (HSM), and Old Shrub Forest (HBT) in Peatland Protection Area, Musi Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatera Province. Forest inventory was conducted in measurement plots of 100 m x 100 m in the HST, HSM, and HBT. The results recorded 39 species of 20 families and 565 standing trees with a diameter of ≥ 10 in the HST, 48 species of 20 families and 430 standing trees in the HSM, and  2 species of 1 family and 4 standing trees in the HBT. Vegetation at the tree level in the HST was dominated by Eugenia sp., Alseodaphne insignis, and Adenanthera pavonina, while the HSM was dominated by Macaranga maingayi, Koompassia malaccensis, and Alseodaphne insignis, and the HBT was dominated by Acacia mangium and Acacia crassicarpa. The biomass and carbon stock of standing trees in the HST were 181,61 t/ha and 90,79 t C/ha, respectively; in the HSM were 117,04 t/ha and 58,51 t C/ha; while in the HBT were 1,33 t/ha and 0,66 t C/ha. The results revealed that carbon stock in the HST was higher than that in the HSM and HST.Keywords: carbon stocks, carbon uptake, Musi Banyuasin, peatlands, vegetation structure
Perilaku Harian Burung Tekukur (Streptopelia Chinensis) Di Lapangan Tenis Universitas Lampung
Authors: Subangkit Lulu , Bakri Samsul , Herwanti Susni
Published: May 2020

One of nature conservation area in Indonesia is a Way Kambas National Park (WKNP). Ecotourism activities in TNWK located in Elephant Conservation Center (ECC), which success is determined by the satisfaction of visitors. The purpose of the study was conducted in May-June 2013 were to (1) determine factors of visitor satisfaction (2) determine the strategy of increasing visitor satisfaction at the Elephant Conservation Centre Way Kambas National Park. Survey methods used to conduct interviews with 98 respondents. The data used (1) characteristics of the attractions include service, cleanliness, facilities support and collection activities, (2) characteristics of visitors include visitor origin, sex, age, distance, duration of visit, number of visitors, education, motivation visit (tourist), the type of group (group), and the activity of visiting (see or ride an elephant). The model was used to determine the chances of qualitative factors that influence visitor satisfaction. Optimization parameters used software Minitab 16. The results showed that the significant factors of visitor satisfaction are distances, services, duration of visit and college and that does not include the effect is not real visitor origin, sex, age, number of visitors, motivation visit (tourist), the type of group (group), the activity of visiting (see or ride an elephant) hygiene, supporting facilities and collection activities. For visitor satisfaction improvement strategies by improving the attractiveness of the object ecotourism, ticket services, security, additional variations tourist attractions, and the addition of facilities and supporting infrastructure for the convenience of visitors. Tourist attractions, improvement and addition the facilities and supporting infrastructure for the convenience of visitors.
Nilai Objek Wisata Air Terjun Way Lalaan Provinsi Lampung Dengan Metode Biaya Perjalanan (Travel Cost)
Authors: Sartika Sihotang Jenny , Wulandari Christine , Herwanti Susni
Published: May 2020

Attraction Waterfall Way Lalaan is one form of environmental services are less developed but has significant economic potential if managed properly. It is therefore necessary to study with the aim of determining the value of the waterfall attraction Way Lalaan visitor characteristics and determine the effect on travel expenses. Benefits of the research results are used as consideration in future management of this attraction. The study was conducted in March-April 2013 with as many as 96 respondents with direct interviews with travel costs were proxied visitors. Determination results of visitor travel expenses will be tested using multiple linear analysis with Minitab 16 software.The results showed the cost of travel for visitors Rp.16.284.500/orang/kali visit. The average cost of a trip Rp.203.104 person / visit. Recreational value of Rp. 487 449 600/year. Variables outside the province, age and marital status simultaneously have a real influence on the cost of the trip. The value of the standard deviation (S) is Rp.151.589. The amount of influence the dependent variables simultaneously (R-Sq) was 61.9% and R-Sq (adj) which means the amount fluctuates depending on the variables influence the correlation of independent variables were added to a dependent variable is equal to 54.8%, while 45.2 % influenced by other variables.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Serbuk Gergaji Dan Arang Sekam Padi Sebagai Media Sapih Untuk Cempaka Kuning (Michelia Champaca)
Authors: Dewi Agustin Anita , Riniarti Melya , . Duryat
Published: May 2020

To support the cultivation of yellow cempaka (Michelia champaca) intensively, high quality seedlings was needed. One of the factors that affect the growth and quality of seedling was growth media. The objectives of the research were to (1) determine the effect of saw dust and rice husk as growth media than the top soil for yellow cempaka seedlings; (2) obtained the best composite media between top soil with saw dust and rice husk as media for growth media for yellow cempaka seedlings. The research was conducted in greenhouse, started from January to April 2013. The experiment used Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 6 treatments and 3 replicates, every experiment unit consisted of 6 yellow cempaka seedlings so the total number amounted to 108 seedlings. The treatment were number of medias (1) top soil; (2) saw dust; (3) rice husk; (4) top soil + saw dust 1:1; (5) top soil + rice husk 1:1; (6) top soil + saw dust + rice husk 1:1:1.  Observed variables include high growth, diameter, number of leaves, root length, top root ratio, total dry weight and seedling quality index. The results showed that growth media of rice husk gave a good growth of yellow cempaka same as media top soil.  Composite growth media that had a better growth of yellow cempaka seedling was composite growth media top soil + rice husk 1:1.
Dampak Partisipasi Wanita Dan Faktor Demografi Dalam Pengelolaan Hutan Kemasyarakatan (Hkm) Terhadap Pendapatan Keluarga Di Kabupaten Lampung Barat
Authors: Yudischa Rio , Wulandari Christine , Hilmanto Rudi
Published: May 2020

Community Forest (HKM) is a community development schemes through strengthening factors of production of non-timber forest products in the form of access to forest lands, protected primary forest. It is not yet known impact of women's participation in community forest management on family income in the village Tribudi Syukur and Tribudi Makmur. To the end, the research conducted in order to know the impact of demographic and participation of women in community forest management on family income in the village Tribudi Syukur and Tribudi Makmur, Kebun Tebu sub district, West Lampung, Lampung province. This research was conducted in the Community Forest, at Village Tribudi Syukur and Tribudi Makmur. Data retrieved using the method of data collection simple random sampling. Analysis of data used linear models was assisted using Minitab 16 software for parameter optimization. The results showed that the factor land size and income of women farmers with a significant effect on the income of women's participation in community forest management. Meanwhile, the chief factor of the family, the woman's age, the age of the male, female participation rates, female education, male education, number of dependents, and the distance to the arable land were not significantly associated with women's participation in the management of the community forest income.
Ukuran Benih Dan Skarifikasi Dengan Air Panas Terhadap Perkecambahan Benih Pohon Kuku (Pericopsis Mooniana)
Authors: Luksi Indria Sandi Anita , . Indriyanto , . Duryat
Published: May 2020

Nedun tree (Pericopsis mooniana) is one of commercial trees.  The propagation of nedun tree generatively has an obstacle due to it’s dormant character and the variety of seeds weight and the both factors are suspected influence the germanitaion.  This research aimed to determine effect of seed weight for nedun seed germination and the best of seeds weight for nedun seed germination; the effect of soaking in hot water at beginning temperature 80˚C by different soaking period on germination, and the best effect of soaking in hot water at beginning temperature of 80˚C by different soaking period on germination.  This research was compiled in a randomized complete block design, with 5 treatments and 3 groups.  Seeds were catagorized in to three group of weight which were heavy, medium, and light.  The treatments consisted of without scarification (as a control), soaking in hot water at beginning temperature of 80ºC during 12 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours, and 48 hours.  Every experiment unit consisted of 100 seed.  The observed variables were consisted of germination percentage, mean daily germination, germination value, and the ability to germinate.  Data analysis methods were used variance homogenity, variance analysis and least of difference test at 5% significant level.  Based on the analysis of variance showed that seeds weight significantly affected the mean daily germination, but had no effect on germination percentage, germination value, and the ability to germinate.  Seeds weight had a mean daily germination 15.088 days to germinate.  The medium seeds were germinated faster than heavy seeds and light seeds.  Seed scarification gave effect on germination percentage and germination value significantly, but not significant on mean daily germination and ability to germinate. Seeds scarification with hot water at beginning temperature 80°C for 48 hours had germination percentage 28,000%, germination percentage was better than the scarification for 36 hours, 24 hours, 12 hours, and control.
Length-weight relationship for two species of fish from Upper Paraguay Basin in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Soinski Thais Aparecida , Costa Matheus Souza , Brambilla Eduardo Meneguzzi , Smith Welber Senteio
Published: May 2020

The study of the weight-length relationship of a fish species can be used to address several aspects that involve the distinction of small taxonomic units, providing basic information for the study of species biology, in addition, this relationship can also be used as quantitative indicator of the degree of health or well-being of the species in the environment. The objective of this study was to present unpublished data on the weight-length relationship (LWRs) for two species of fish. The fish were sampled in the months of January and July 2017 and January 2018 in rivers belonging to the Upper Paraná and Upper Paraguay basin along the MS-163, collected through sieves and trawls. 49 individuals were captured, distributed in two orders and two families, being 31 from Hisonotus francirochai and 18 from Roeboides descalvadensis. The results showed that the two species are within the expected for both parameters (a and b), even with a relatively low sample number. In addition, the data this study contribute with biological information for the species studied in this work.
Quality Changes in Grape Berry as Affected by the Use of Different Colored Shade Nets Proposed to Alleviate the Adverse Effects of Climate Change
Authors: Sabir Ali , Sabir Ferhan , Jawshle Akram Ibrahim Mohammed
Published: May 2020

In Turkey, viticulture practices have displayed significant development with the production of high quality fresh grapes, juice, molasses and raisin. Grape berries contain high amount of phenolic compounds collected enormous interest due to their essential function in the improvement of produces attained from grapes, but also for their potential useful health effects as functional food. The purpose of present investigation was to reveal the effects of different colored shade nets on berry skin color and functional properties of grape juice. Four years old vines of â€˜Alphonse LavallÃ©eâ€™ table grape were cultivated soilless in about 70 L black plastic pots containing sterile peat and perlite mixture under controlled glasshouse condition. The grapevines were covered with different colored shading nets (yellow, blue, white, red, green and black) at the beginning of the summer period. At commercial maturity, investigations show that berry skin color and the analyzed biochemical features of â€˜Alphonse LavallÃ©eâ€™ table grape cultivar displayed great variations in response to the different colored shade net. Such differential effects should be evaluated when the use of shade nets is considered in protected viticulture to cope with environmental constraints. The findings may also be useful for the future experiments under conventional vineyard conditions.
Compressive Strength of Concrete with Recycled Concrete Aggregate as Coarse Aggregate and Recycled Paving Block Aggregate as Fine Aggregate Partially Substituted by Recycled Brick Aggregate
Authors: Priyono Idi , Erizal Meiske Widyarti,
Published: May 2020

An excessive extraction of natural resources for aggregate in concrete mix can caused an environmental degradation. Â According to Indonesia ministry of industry in 2017, the use of cement is predicted will reach 84,96 million tons, that can affected the use ofÂ aggregate for concrete mix are quadruplet to 250 â€“ 350 million tons.Â Opimally, the use of recycled material is green method that can reduce an excessive extraction of natural aggregates and keep an environmental sustain.Â The aim of this study is to obtain recycled aggregate concrete compressive strength and examine recycled aggregate concrete quality in days 3, 7, 28, 35, and 90 along with a proposal of the use of recycled aggregate concrete as a building construction material. This research used experimental method ofÂ SNI 03-2834-2002Â the standard of normal concrete mix design for fâ€™c 25 MPa then built five types of concrete mix ofÂ REC B, REC C, REC D, REC E, and REC F with every types of concrete has four sample are used for compressive strength test. The fine recycled paving block aggregate (RPA) were used partially to substituted a fine recycled brick aggregate (RBA) at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% by weigth.Â The result of this study showed the mixed concrete REC D with RCA 100%, RPA 50% and RBA 50% in 28 days is generate highest compressive strength than other recycle aggregates concrete mixes. Compressive strength at 28 days in a mix codes REC B, REC C, REC D, REC E and REC F are 18,12 MPa; 18,36 MPa; 19,35 MPa;16,69 MPa; and 16,39 MPa.Â The results show that it is feasible to replace a natural aggregate entirely by recycled aggregates. With compressive strength over 17 MPa at 28 days, mix codes REC B, REC C and REC D are recommended to use the recycled aggregate concrete for structure of residential buildings but mix codes REC E and REC F arenâ€™t recommended and only allowed for non-structural concrete such as separate wall (SNI 8140:2016). Based on SNI 03-0691-1996 about solid brick concrete (paving block), recycle aggregate concrete with mix code of REC B, REC C, and REC D are able to use on paving block with B quality such as parking lot. While, recycled aggregate concrete with mix code of REC E and REC F are able to use on paving block with C and D quality which used for pedestrian, garden and other use.Â
Plausibility of Hydrocarbon Potential Analytics of Archieâ€™s Model by Cementation Factor Pliability in Shaly Sand Reservoir
Authors: Ilozobhie Anthony John , Egu Daniel Ikechukwu
Published: May 2020

Comprehensive comparative analyses of 18 shaly sandstone zones in four wells of an Oil Field in the Niger Delta were carried using only the Archie Model with the appropriate cementation factor from a range of 1.3 to 2.0 This was done to comprehensively analyze and statistically validate the need for the applicability of m = 1.3. Detailed statistical analysis of water saturation results of lower and upper 95% confidence intervals for the standard deviations gave the least range of 0.00415 to 0.00724 (m=1.3), 0.00660 to 0.1151 (m=1.65) and maximum of 0.00996 to 0.01747 (m=2.0). This was however validated by the bias results of the standard deviation with -0.00025 for m=1.3, -0.00040 for m=1.65 and -0.00060 for m=2. Hydrocarbon saturation results of lower and upper 95% confidence intervals for the standard also gave the least values of 0.00427 to 0.00740 (m=1.3), 0.00680 to 0.01171 (m=1.65) and 0.01031 to 0.01773 (m=2.0). The bias results of the standard deviation gave the least for m=1.3 as -0.0002, -0.00032 for m=1.65 and -0.00048 for m=2.0. Hydrocarbon movability index results of lower and upper 95% confidence intervals for standard deviation gave the least range for m=1.3 of 0.00521 to 0.00934, 0.00793 to 0.01415 for m=1.65 and 0.01155 to 0.02049 for m=2.0. The bias results of the standard deviation gave also the least for m=1.3 as -0.00031, -0.00047 for m=1.65 and -0.00068 for m=2. The study reveals that the Archie Model predictions was improved with cementation factor of 1.3 and has favourable petrophysical parameters indicating higher hydrocarbon potential than the Simandoux Â and when m=1.65 and 2.0. This model is a valuable tool in a shaly sand environment after thorough validation using the pickett plot.
Why brain drain in the Nigerian health sector?
Authors: Ogaboh Agba A , H. T. Udom  , Eke Ide T.
Published: May 2020

One prime problem facing developing countries is the exodus of its skilled labour to advanced nations for greener pasture. This study therefore examines whether remuneration, workersâ€™ safety and working equipment accounts for brain flight among health practitioners in Nigeria. Survey research design was used. The research approach was predominantly quantitative with less qualitative components incorporated for participants to give recommendations. The study statistically analyzed data using linear regression, and the results showed that remuneration, workersâ€™ safety and working tools significantly elicited brain drain among health personnel. We suggested among others critical policy reforms that would address inadequacies in working environments in public and private hospitals.
Understanding the Relationship between Talent Mindset and Organizational Commitment of Employees in Pakistan
Authors: Haroon Zanoor , Z. Abideen
Published: May 2020

Purpose:- Talented employees are one of the sources that enable the organizations to achieve competitive advantage. However, considering the globalization and hyper-competition in todayâ€™s business environment, organizations are facing many challenges including engaging and sustaining talented and skilled employees. Thus, the purpose of this - quantitative, correlational, descriptive and cross-sectional study is to understand the relationship between talent mindset (TM) and organizational commitment components (i.e., affective, normative and continuance) of employees in Pakistan.

Design/methodology/approach: The researcher used the quantitative research approach and employed survey based method, using structured verified questionnaires, to collect data from 300 employees (i.e., principals, vice-principals, the chairman, head of the departments and administrative staff) in educational institutions (i.e., privates sector colleges) in two cities (Bahawalpur and Haroonabad) of the Punjab province of Pakistan.  

Findings: Results confirmed that there is a positive and significant relationship between talent mindset and components of organizational commitment.  

Practical Implications/Limitations: This study has considerable importance, because it provided insights regarding the relationship between dimensions of OC with talent mindset by focusing on employees in the services sector of Pakistan. It is also useful as it provided guidelines regarding how the commitment of employees in educational institutions can be enhanced through designing appropriate strategies and frameworks accordingly. In terms of limitations, the present study had small sample size, and focused on employees in services sector in a specific region.

Originality/value: Most of the studies investigating the relationship between TM and dimensions of OC were conducted in the western context and focused on non-services sector. While, this study focused on services sector in non-western context to further the understanding of relationship between talent mindset and components of organizational commitment of employees in educational institutions in Pakistan.
Thoughts and Practice of the Construction of Master's Programs in Provincial Universities in the New Era
Authors: Sui Wentao , Zhang Huirong , Jin Lin Yuan, Yajun
Published: May 2020

Aiming at the shortcomings of talent training characteristics and practical ability improvement in the construction of master's degree programs in provincial universities in the new era, a solution was proposed to build a new engineering tutor construction team, develop a high-level talent introduction mechanism, and cultivate high-level scientific research results. Through a series of policies and measures to improve the ability to convert new and old kinetic energy services and the quality of social services.
Biological Specifics of Musical Performing Memory Essence for Musical Performance Efficiency
Authors: Dymnikowa Maria , Ogorodnikova Elena A. , Petrushin Valentin I.
Published: May 2020

In classical music art discipline, the memory for musical performance (i.e., music performing memory MPM) at typological analysis level is the type of musical executive prospective memory. based on executive functions and biological conditions. Its structural components are semantic declarative, kinesthetic, and emotional memory. Musical performance concern the production of musical artwork by vocal or musical instrument forms. The efficiency of this process is conditioned by ergonomic, effective work on learning, and memorizing the music. It is regulated and organized from the level of â€˜reading a vistaâ€™ the musical notes text until completed memorizing for target level of music performance. The article, from the health psychology mainstream, presents methodical, practical tips with recommendations resulting from the biological principles, regularities, and specifics of this process revealed in the empirical data of such areas as neuropsychology, psychophysiology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, and music pedagogy, with additional independent empirical verification in counseling of musicians at professional music education level.Â
Anesthetic Experience of Patient with Lamblâ€™s Excrescences
Authors: Kim Nam Yung , Kang Seongsik
Published: May 2020

Lamblâ€™s excrescences(LE) are mobile, thin, filiform structures that occur at sites of valve closure. LE are mostly asymptomatic but atheroma from LE may embolize to cerebrovascular arterial territory causing stroke. A 79 year old man with mechanical ileus of small bowel loop and pelvic mass scheduled for palliative enteroenterostomy. His transthoracic echocardiography showed a filiform hyperechoic mass attached to the tip of noncoronary cusp, suggestive of LE. To prevent cardioembolic stroke during perioperative period, we tried to prevent blood pressure fluctuation during surgery. Also we monitored regional cerebral oxygen saturation by cerebral/somaticÂ  oximeter for early detection of cerebral ischemia. A patient had no neurological changes and signs of cerebral infarction after surgery.
Investigating the Influence of Stiffness on Decision Making for Haptic Interface Evaluation Development
Authors: Ozeki Tomoe , Mouri Tetsuya
Published: May 2020

Sensation input very important information for human life. In order to explore the mechanism of perception caused by compliance (hardness or softness), it is necessary to collect and examine the phenomena that occur along the way, including physical reactions. The goal of our study is to investigate whether social perception and behavior are influenced by the sensation of a human finger using the haptic interface device. In this paper as the pretest of a haptic interface device, psychological experiments whether touching softball or hardball is influence on social perception and behavior of people are duplicated. STUDY1 using only the index finger showed that information of a reaction force acted on a human finger has no influence on others impression and has influence on social behavior.  In STUDY2 with grasping the ball while collecting the surface electromyogram signals of the skin using sEMG sensors, the grasping ball's stiffness had influence on others impression and social behavior. This knowledge could be expected as a fundamental technology that improves the ease of use of a haptic interface and enables remote exchange of sensory information.
Compu Castel: An Instructional Tool for Teaching Firewall Concepts
Authors: Mostafa Mahmoud
Published: May 2020

Firewall is an essential device in every computer network. It needs skillful professionals to accurately configure its rules for proper functioning. To help prepare these professionals, university level students need more engaging and attractive interactive tools to develop their skills.  For this regard, this paper presents the design, implementation and evaluation of "Compu Castel" educational video game that teaches firewall concepts. In addition to evaluating the impact of educational game on short-term knowledge acquisition, both, mid-term (after 2 months) and long-term (after 5 months) knowledge retention is analyzed. The results confirm that educational games affect positively short-term knowledge acquisition compared with traditional text based methods. Moreover, educational games enhance knowledge retention for mid-term and long-term periods.
Continuous Speech and Time-Frequency Transform Using the Kalman Filter
Authors: Barnard Mario , Zohdy Mohamed
Published: May 2020

In this paper, a Radial Basis Function-based Kalman filter has been utilized to in order to extended to the time-frequency transform, also called a spectrogram or spectrograph, and also been applied to simple continuous speech.
Inteligência emocional entre estudantes de pós-graduação
Authors: Kremer Tatiana dos Reis , Fabricio Adriane , Lopes Luis Felipe Dias , Kaczam Fabíola
Published: May 2020

Tema: Inteligência Emocional (IE) envolve a utilização inteligente das emoções, enquanto ferramenta para potencializar o alcance de resultados positivos, por isso se torna tão importante em ambientes organizacionais. Objetivo: Verificar a presença das dimensões da inteligência emocional (autoconsciência, autocontrole, automotivação, empatia e habilidade social) em estudantes de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu de uma Universidade do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, e se há relação entre a IE e o perfil dos respondentes. Método: Pesquisa quantitativa, de levantamento (Survey) com aplicação do instrumento Emotional Intelligence Appraisal adaptado de Travis Bradberry e Jean Greaves, em uma amostra de 69 estudantes de quatro Cursos de Pós-Graduações distintas. Para análise dos dados utilizou-se o software SPSS® versão 21. Principais resultados: A maioria dos estudantes possui alta IE. A dimensão autocontrole apresentou o menor índice, enquanto a dimensão de habilidade social, o maior. Também foi possível identificar relação entre a idade e o curso de pós-graduação com os níveis da IE e, que o uso de ferramentas auxilia no desenvolvimento e aumenta os níveis de IE. Principais contribuições: A pesquisa sugere que, a IE pode ser desenvolvida a partir de ferramentas e práticas pedagógicas. Apesar da necessidade de aprofundamento, os resultados obtidos também podem fornecer direcionamentos iniciais para possíveis reformulações de currículo.
Palavras-chave: Inteligência Emocional. Pós-Graduação. Discentes.
Metaphor Analysis on Students’ English Poems
Authors: Rahman Irpan Ali
Published: May 2020

This study aims to know the students’ ability in using a metaphor for their English poems writing. Through the poem, the poet uses the metaphor to sharpen the ideas as the media to express the feeling, thought and life experience. In this case, love poems were written by the fifth-semester students using metaphor. This study uses a qualitative method to gain a description of the metaphor analysis in students’ English love poems. In research findings, the writer found that the students use several kinds of metaphor in semantic perspective and the mystical love metaphor represented in their poems.
Systemic Functional Genre on Students’ Reading Literacy
Authors: Izzah Lidiyatul , Hadi Muhamad Sofian
Published: May 2020

In the context of higher education, IT’s popularity and transparency has increased students’ higher awareness of writing in different evolving forms. It is undeniable that publishing scientific research is now seen more as success determinant in academic careers. Along with this demand, students need to deepen their advanced literacy and academic language skills to achieve good scientific writing. The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of Systemic Functional Genre approach in students’ reading literacy. A quantitative method of quasi-experimental design was carried out in this study. There were two groups involved: the experimental group (EG) and the control group (CG). During the implementation, both groups experienced in the different treatments. The population selected in this study was the second-semester learners of English Department, Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta. In selecting the sample, the researchers purposively choose two groups (n=60 students). To collect the data, the researchers implemented a reading test. Based on the research finding, the study indicated that the SFG-based Approach had a significant positive impact on improving the students’ reading literacy.
Exploring Grammar through Small Group Interaction Technique on Pre-Intermediate Structure Course
Authors: Nurbianta Nurbianta , Rahmat Rahmat , Shollina Ashri
Published: May 2020

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the students’ ability on structure course at the third semester of STIT Muhammadiyah, Tanjung Redeb. Teaching and learning process in mastering the grammatical of English was conducted through Small Group Interaction technique. So, the teacher and students collaborate in exploring various grammatical of English materials. By using small group interaction, it has shown the students’ performance in learning grammar achievement.
The Effect of Using Suggestopedia Among Students’ Speaking Ability
Authors: Astutik Yuli Puji
Published: May 2020

Speaking is an important skill to communicate in the globalization era. We cannot deny the failure is caused by many problems. The success of the learning is involved in complex things, especially in the lecturer’s ability in learning and teaching. Such as the interesting material, the using of media, the learning approach and strategy, the classroom management, school environment, completely facilitation, and many other aspects. The objective of this research is to find out the effect of using suggestopedia to the students’ speaking ability. The group had taught by using suggestopedia. It had conducted a pre-testing them first, then gave them treatment using suggestopedia and the last conducted a post-test. The instrument was used oral performance test. The criteria of the performance test scoring were a fluency, accuracy, content, and pronunciation. According to the result of statistical calculation, it is obtained the value of (t-observation) is 8,387 and the value of “tc” (t-critical) from the df (31) on degree of significance of 0,05 % is 1.6955. Based on the finding of this study it can be concluded that using suggestopedia method in increasing students’ speaking ability is effective.
Theme Based Instruction Model in Teaching Extensive Reading
Authors: Mutiarani Mutiarani , Rahman Irpan Ali
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this study is to investigate in detail the implementation of theme based instruction model  in teaching extensive reading. This study is classroom action research conducted at the fourth semester students’ English Educational Sciences, Educational Sciences Faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta with participant number are 40 students. Data obtained from the result of the test in each cycle. The findings showed that the learning process using theme based instruction model  in teaching extensive reading makes the students more participative and active in their classroom reading learning process, it is showed by their high participation  during the teaching is increased. Another finding revealed that there is significant influence toward the students’ extensive reading learning process from preliminary to cycle II stage in the research process. The average score of students at the preliminary stage is only 68 then it increased to 72 in the first cycle and increased significantly in cycle II with the amount of 83. It can be concluded that classroom action research is done by using of theme based instruction model in teaching extensive reading in the fourthsemester students of English Educational Sciences significantly helps the students in increasing about 21% improvement from pre-cycle to cycle II in their Extensive Reading course. This study recommends the continuation of using various teaching models for university students to improve their English language skills, especially English reading skill.
Group Investigation (GI) on Students Descriptive Writing
Authors: Pohma Nurfatihah , Waeji Suhaila
Published: May 2020

The objective of this study was to investigate whether Group Investigation increased first-grade students’ descriptive writing at Raman Siriwit Junior High School, Thailand. This study is quantitative were pre-test and post-test used to collect the data. The writers applied a t-test to analyze the data. Based on the Equal variance column, in obtained t-count scores is 11.808 by computing table scores n1 + n1-2 = 23 + 23 - 2 = 44, then obtained t-table score is 2.05 and significant score is 0.000. Because the score of t-count is 11.808> t-table 2.05 and the significant score is 0.000 <α = 0.05, so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This means that the pretest writing score compared to the posttest writing score is different. This means that there are significant differences in writing pretest scores with posttest scores after the Group Investigation method. Group Investigation increased first-grade students’ descriptive writing at Raman Siriwit Junior High School, Thailand.
Fostering Students’ Speaking Ability through Traditional Talking Stick
Authors: Utami Amallia Rizky , Yulianto Bambang , Agustina Ria Kamilah
Published: May 2020

The research was about the effectiveness of Traditional Talking Stick to foster students’ speaking ability on eight-grade of MTs Salafiyah Syafi’iyah in the 2018/2019 academic years. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the Traditional Talking Stick teaching method on students speaking abilities, before and after using the Traditional Talking Stick method. There were 36 students as samples in this study. Researchers used a quasi-experimental using 4-times pre-test and 4-times post-test design. The data of this study was collected from observation and speaking tests (pre-test and post-test). The data analysis was then performed using a T-test (paired simple test) facilitated by SPSS 16.0. The results of this study were (1) the average scores of students’ pre-test on their speaking ability before using Traditional Talking Stick were 28,61 of pretest 1, 30,97 of pre-test 2, 33,92 of pre-test 3, 36,69 of pre-test 4-with all the of unsuccessful criteria. (2) the students’ average scores of speaking ability after being taught using Traditional Talking Stick were 75,6 of post-test 1, 77,86 of post-test 2, 82,28 of post-test 3, 84,89 of post-test 4-with all of the success criteria. (3) The result of the students’ average scores shown that there is a significant effect of the Traditional Talking Stick in students’ speaking ability after-treatment. It is as explained from the gained of obtained pretest 4 and post-test 4 average scores, in which t-count is -75,302 (at df = 35) and t table = 2, 03011, which means that the result of the SPSS calculation has been successful.
Building FL-Vocabulary Transferability through Semantic Boggle
Authors: Halimah Fitriani , Izzah Lidiyatul
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the Semantic Boggle Game on building vocabulary transferability in foreign language students. The study was conducted in SMPN 177 Jakarta. The population in this study was all seventh-graders of which 7E of 35 students as the sample representative. The method used in this study was a quantitative method with a pre-experimental research design. In collecting the data, the writer used the students' pre-test and post-test. The data result indicates that the total students' pre-test scores are 2085 with an average score of 59,57. The total student's post-test score is 2745 with an average of 78,68. The results of the pre-test and post-test were calculated using a t-test. The calculation of the data result indicates that the t-count was 2,26 with t-table is 1,69 at the 0,05significance level. Therefore, this implies that the alternative hypothesis (H1) is accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. The writers then concluded that using Semantic Boggle Game in teaching vocabulary is effective to build students’ vocabulary transferability.