bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Causes and history of forest loss in Cambodia
Authors: TSUJINO R. , KAJISA T. , YUMOTO T.
Published: September 2019

To reconstruct the history of forest loss in Cambodia, the literature and national/provincial statistics of landuse patterns and the socio-economic situation were investigated. Forest cover in the 1960s was 73.3 % (13.3 Mha). However, this drastically decreased to 47.3% (8.6 Mha) in
2016. In the 1960s, the forest was less-disturbed. From 1970 to 1993, the forest was lost gradually owing to the political instability caused by the Cambodian Civil War. In the post-war reconstruction period from 1993 to around 2002, the need for reconstruction, international demand for timber,
and forest logging concessions led to a significant increase in timber production. In the rapid economic growth period from 2002 until present, while several political actions were taken to combat rapid deforestation, economic land concessions, which promoted agroindustrial plantations, as
well as small-scale agriculture has been leading to the rapid expansion of arable land and deforestation since 2009.
Aristotle on the Authority of the Many:PoliticsIII 11, 1281a40–b21
Authors: Hatzistavrou Antony
Published: September 2019

In this article I propose a new interpretation of Aristotle’s arguments about the authority of the many at Politics III 11, 1281a40–b21. It consists of the following main tenets. First, the multitude that Aristotle refers to in his arguments should be understood on the model of the multitude which rules in polities and the members of which are accomplished in only a part of political excellence, namely, military excellence. Second, the best citizens with whom he compares that multitude in his arguments do not possess complete political excellence but rather the highest degree of military excellence among their fellow citizens in a polity. Third, the members of that multitude are collectively superior to the best citizens in making decisions about political particulars, for example, decisions about specific policies. Fourth, their superiority can be explained by reference to the fact that they collectively possess superior experience than the best citizens, though they have individually and collectively inferior political understanding. Finally, their collective superiority in making political decisions is the outcome of the aggregation of their individual political judgements that are based on experience rather than the outcome of some form of public deliberation that enables them to grasp the political reasons which support their decisions.
Quality Analysis in Acyclic Production Networks
Authors: Gutierrez Abraham , Müller Sebastian
Published: September 2019

The production network under examination consists of a number of workstations. Each workstation is a parallel configuration of machines performing the same kind of tasks on a given part. Parts move from one workstation to another and at each workstation a part is assigned randomly to a machine. We assume that the production network is acyclic, that is, a part does not return to a workstation where it previously received service. Furthermore, we assume that the quality of the end product is additive, that is, the sum of the quality contributions of the machines along the production path. The contribution of each machine is modeled by a separate random variable.
Our main result is the construction of estimators that allow pairwise and multiple comparison of the means and variances of machines in the same workstation. These comparisons then may lead to the identification of unreliable machines. We also discuss the asymptotic distributions of the estimators that allow the use of standard statistical tests and decision making.
The Myth of the Bipartisan National Popular Vote Plan
Authors: Evans Jillian , Gaines Brian J.
Published: September 2019

Advocates of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC) promise that it can deliver plurality electoral rule (“first past the post”) for presidential elections, at the national level, without amending the Constitution or abolishing the Electoral College. They also contend that the plan has seen bipartisan support and will pass on the strength of such cross-party attraction. In fact, the NPVIC remains a polarizing scheme, strongly appealing to most Democrats and strongly repellant to most Republicans. In turn, it is extremely unlikely that sufficiently many states will join the Compact for it to reach the next stage of legal testing.
Separable deformations of the generalized quaternion group algebras
Authors: Ginosar Yuval
Published: September 2019

The group algebras

k
⁢

Q

2
n

{kQ_{2^{n}}}

of the generalized quaternion groups

Q

2
n

{Q_{2^{n}}}

over fields k which contain

𝔽

2

n
-
2

{\mathbb{F}_{2^{n-2}}}

are deformed to separable

k
⁢

(

(
t
)

)

{k((t))}

-algebras

[

k
⁢

Q

2
n

]

t

{[kQ_{2^{n}}]_{t}}

.
The dimensions of the simple components of

k
⁢

(

(
t
)

)

¯

⊗

k
⁢

(

(
t
)

)

[

k
⁢

Q

2
n

]

t

{\overline{k((t))}\otimes_{k((t))}[kQ_{2^{n}}]_{t}}

over the algebraic closure

k
⁢

(

(
t
)

)

¯

{\overline{k((t))}}

, and those of

ℂ
⁢

Q

2
n

{\mathbb{C}Q_{2^{n}}}

over

ℂ

{\mathbb{C}}

are the same, yielding strong solutions of the Donald–Flanigan conjecture for the generalized quaternion groups.
Chevalley groups of polynomial rings over Dedekind domains
Authors: Stavrova Anastasia
Published: September 2019

Let R be a Dedekind domain and G a split reductive group, i.e. a Chevalley–Demazure group scheme, of rank

≥
2

{\geq 2}

.
We prove that

G
⁢

(

R
⁢

[

x
1

,
…
,

x
n

]

)

=

G
⁢

(
R
)

⁢
E
⁢

(

R
⁢

[

x
1

,
…
,

x
n

]

)

 

for any

⁢
n

≥
1

.

G(R[x_{1},\ldots,x_{n}])=G(R)E(R[x_{1},\ldots,x_{n}])\quad\text{for any}\ n%
\geq 1.

In particular, this extends to orthogonal groups the corresponding results of A. Suslin and F. Grunewald, J. Mennicke and L. Vaserstein for

G
=

SL
N

,

Sp

2
⁢
N

{G=\mathrm{SL}_{N},\mathrm{Sp}_{2N}}

.
We also deduce some corollaries of the above result for regular rings R of higher dimension and discrete Hodge algebras over R.
A Uniform, Concretist Metaphysics for Linguistic Types
Authors: Lando Giorgio
Published: September 2019

I argue that it is not acceptable to restrict the claim that linguistic types are concrete entities (type-concretism) to some categories of linguistic types (such as words or proper names), while at the same time conceding that other categories of linguistic types (such as sentence types) are abstract entities. Moreover, I suggest a way in which type-concretism can be extended to every linguistic type, thereby responding to the so-called productivity objection to type-concretism, according to which, whenever tokens of a type t are produced in different, causally isolated circumstances, then t needs to be identified by a certain form or structure. This extension of type-concretism detaches type-concretism from so-called originalism and gives rules a prominent role in type-concretism.
The crystal structure of hexakis(1-isopropyl-1H-imidazole-κ1
N)copper(II) dichloride, C36H58Cl2CuN12
Authors: Cheng Miao , Cheng Shuang
Published: September 2019

C36H58Cl2CuN12, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 8.1490(8) Å, b = 17.0301(15) Å, c = 16.8649(14) Å, β = 101.629(3)°, Z = 2, V = 2292.4(4) Å3, R
gt(F) = 0.0419, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1121, T = 298(2) K.
Crystal structure of 1-(4-chloro-2-hydroxy-5-iodophenyl)ethan-1-one, C8H6ClIO2
Authors: Mphahlele Malose J.
Published: September 2019

C8H6ClIO2, orthorhombic, Pbcn (no. 60), a = 13.3204(7) Å, b = 7.2517(4) Å, c = 18.5627(9) Å, V = 1793.07(16) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt(F) = 0.0195, wRref(F2) = 0.0483, T = 173 K.
Sophisticated Prayer
Authors: Brandehoff Robin
Published: September 2019

This poem illustrates the internal narrative of Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher, an African American woman who was denied entry into the University of Oklahoma School of Law, as discussed in Manuel Luis Espinoza and Shirin Vossoughi's “Perceiving Learning Anew.” Here, our protagonist wrestles with the concept of “dignity” when weighing the worth of her own education with the discrimination she faces to earn her degree. Using the themes of the author's text and research, this poem stylizes a “dignity-conferring” education through perseverance in the face of racism and divisiveness that still exists today.
Ordinary Objects, or the Importance of Making Implicit Things Matter
Authors: Jones Stacy Holman
Published: September 2019

This brief essay introduces a series of performative writing experiments including prose, poetry, and performance that explore ordinary objects from the window opened by theory, including new materialist, posthuman, and affect-oriented approaches.
Worlding with Objects
Authors: Gale Ken
Published: September 2019

Donna Haraway has recently stressed the importance of “making kin.” She says: “Who and whatever we are, we need to make-with, become-with, compose-with—the earth-bound.”1 I sense that “making kin” is an integral animating force in what Jeffrey Cohen refers to as engendering a “lithic ecomateriality” where “mutuality” and narratives of “companionship and concurrency” are always possible and, I would argue, increasingly necessary and deeply desirable. With slowness, dithering, and intensity, this essay offers a poetic cartography of making with extra/ordinary objects on a Cornish beach.
Das Fremde und das Meer Literarische Ansichten von der Adria
Authors: Müller-Funk Wolfgang
Published: September 2019

Der Text thematisiert die Adria, mittlerer Teil des Mittelmeeres alseinen gemeinsamen historisch-symbolischen Zwischenraum der Heterogenitätund wechselnder Identitäten und Entitäten, der lange vonimperialen Logiken bestimmt war. Den methodisch-theoretischenRahmen bilden dabei Konzepte von Alterität sowie postimperiale bzw.postkoloniale Fragestellungen. Im Anschluss daran setzt sich der Autormit zwei literarischen Texten auseinander, die die Adria als einenChronotopos (Bachtin) begreifen, mit Hermann Bahrs Feuilleton DalmatinischeReise und Jules Vernes Roman Matthias Sandorf. In beidenTexten spielen imperiale und nationale Ansprüche eine zentraleRolle, um den jeweiligen Raum zu besetzen.
Ein romantisches Bild unter klassischen Vorzeichen: Mittelmeer, Balkan und Orient in von Schwaden umwobenen Höhlen, Ruinen und Kirchen
Authors: Vukčević Miodrag
Published: September 2019

Sein romantisch geleitetes Geschichtsinteresse verlegte Joseph Freiherrvon Auffenberg nach Adrianopel, mit der osmanischen Hauptstadt ineine Naturlandschaft, in welcher die Suche nach Identifikationsmerkmalendurch in Dämmerung liegendem traditionellen Kontrastreichtum alsAlterität zum Ausdruck kam. Der Beitrag untersucht am Beispiel AuffenbergsDrama Skanderbeg (1846), inwiefern literarisch reflektierteIdentifikationsmuster entsprechend den dichterischen Strömungen Klassikund Romantik Vorstellungen vom adriatischen Balkanraum schufen,diesen als Teil eines gemeinsamen Kulturraums wahrzunehmen. AnSchauplätzen von Höhlen, Ruinen und Kirchen wird eine feste Ordnungsittlich-moralischen Wertegefüges reflektiert, ergo die Fiktionalisierungeiner Alterität, die indentitätsstiftend im historischen Diskurs steht.
Das Griechenland eines Anti-Philhellenen: Jakob Philipp Fallmerayer
Authors: Lindinger Stefan
Published: September 2019

In diesem Beitrag geht es um den Griechenlandbegriff von JakobPhilipp Fallmerayer (1790-1861). Im Mittelpunkt steht die provozierendeWirkung, die insbesondere die Vorrede des ersten Bandes derGeschichte der Halbinsel Morea während des Mittelalters (1830)auslöste, da sie dem damals vorherrschenden philhellenischen Narrativeiner Kontinuität zwischen dem antiken und dem neuzeitlichenGriechenland diametral zuwiderlief. Nach einem Blick auf den biographischenWerdegang des Verfassers wird gezeigt, wie seine Argumentationauf Biologismen beruht und zu Stereotypisierungen neigt.Es wird darauf verwiesen, dass die Stoβrichtung seiner Aussagen nichtso sehr antigriechisch, als vielmehr antiphilhellenisch ist. Abschlieβendwird erwähnt, dass Fallmerayer, obwohl inhaltlich überholt, immerhinals interessanter Stilist bezeichnet werden kann.
Images and Features of the Mediterranean in the work of Paula von Preradović
Authors: Lughofer Johann Georg
Published: September 2019

Paula von Preradović, the author of the Austrian national anthem,became known early on as the poet of the Istrian and Dalmatiancoastal landscapes and as mediator between cultures - with her firstvolumes of poetry Südlicher Sommer (1929) and DalmatinischeSonnette (1933). In a unique way, her oeuvre shows the wide rangeand complexity of the way in which the sea is inscribed into literatureand which functions are attributable to it; among other things, thesea becomes an object of yearning and homesickness, an inspirationfor writing, a remedy, a symbol of forlorness, but also of the basis ofcontemporary historical statements.
Alteritätskonstruktionen in Elias Canettis „Die Stimmen von Marrakesch“
Authors: Ognjanović Branka
Published: September 2019

In der Arbeit wird der Einblick in die Alteritätskonstruktionen in Elias CanettisDie Stimmen von Marrakesch: Aufzeichnungen nach einer Reisegegeben. Analysiert werden die Erscheinungsformen der Bilder des Fremdensowie ihre Wirkung durch eine Untersuchung von Canettis Skizzen der orientalischenStadt Marrakesch. Dazu gehören unter anderem Schilderungender Begegnungen mit Kamelen, mit dem Marabu und mit der jüdischenFamilie Dahan sowie die Eindrücke über den Markt und die Mellah, aberauch der Umgang Canettis mit dem Fremdartigen: seine Suche nach derAuthentizität, nach dem direkten Kontakt mit den Marokkanern und ihrerKultur. Das Ziel der Arbeit ist es, das Bild des Orients in den Aufzeichnungennäher zu erläutern sowie auf die Frage, aus welcher Perspektive das Bilddes Anderen entsteht und was für eine Beziehung zwischen dieser Ansichtund der unbekannten Kultur aufkommt, hinzuweisen. Dabei bietet die kritischeImagologie die theoretische Grundlage der Analyse.
Triest as Place of Refuge and Counterpoint to the Homeland in the Novel “Dauerhaftes Morgenrot” by Joseph Zoderer
Authors: Holzner Johann
Published: September 2019

No other work occupied the Southern Tirolian writer Joseph Zodereras long as his novel „Permanent Dawn“ (Dauerhaftes Morgenrot),which he worked on (discontinuously) since 1976; the book appearedSchlüsselwörter:Joseph Zoderer, Trieste,MittelmeerKeywords:Joseph Zoderer, Trieste,MediterraneanJohann HOLZNER (INNSBRUCK)izvorni znanstveni radfor the first time in 1987. From the very beginning, (as the priliminarystages of the novel demonstrate), the author chose a Mediterranean islandfor its setting. The protagonist is a man in his best years, however,stranded in every respect.This constellation fatally recalls other novels from the time after 1968,such as, for instance, the biographical report „The Thirty-Year Peace“(Der dreißigjährige Friede) by Peter O. Chotjewitz (1977), in whichanother stranded man, in this case on Sardinia, finds an idyllic worldin contrast to the familiar system of norms in Germany.In the final version of Zoderer’s novel, this simply-knit and conventionaldichotomy is, however, suspended. The setting and timeframe of theplot remain unknown for a long time. Only gradually, it turns out thatthe protagonist left his home and sojourns in Trieste. But his home, asis visible at the beginning and at the end, is a region located furthernorth; it is a landscape dominated by ashes, larches, and apple trees insteadof cypresses and it is possible to see snowflakes there as late as inMay. – The accent of home is still present in the language of the novel.
The Utopian Space between Mitteleuropa and the Balkans in Handke’s Travelogue Once again for Thucydides
Authors: Foteva Ana
Published: September 2019

This article discusses the utopian space between Mitteleuropa and theBalkans in Handke’s travelogue Once Again for Thucydides. Unlikehistorians and writers who aspire to cast light on the idiosyncrasy ofeither the one or the other space, Handke creates an in-between spacewith its own laws and peculiarities, indeed a dynamic space in deCerteau’s sense, filled with manifold external and internal relations.Handke reveals the idiosyncrasy of this space through metonymy, depictingall the historical layers as coordinated and simultaneous. Atthe same time, the text teaches its readers to experience the stations ontheir journeys as dynamic spaces, and to interact directly with the text,to always read it anew, and to pursue new meanings.
Phraseologie und Motiviertheit. Prototypische und ikonische Aspekte deutscher und balkanländischer Phraseologismen
Authors: Simoska Silvana
Published: September 2019

In diesem Beitrag soll anhand ausgewählter Flora- und Fauna-Phraseologismender Versuch unternommen werden, Phraseologismen imDeutschen bzw. im nordeuropäischen Sprach- und Kulturraum mitsolchen im Balkansprachraum auf ihre Motivationsstruktur zu prüfen.Dabei werden die auf Charles Sanders Peirce zurückgehendeIkonizitätsthese sowie Eleanor Roschs Prototypentheorie bemüht. Esgeht darum, die Motiviertheit von Phraseologismen zu hinterfragen:Wieso im Deutschen bzw. im nordeuropäischen Sprachraum der Apfelnicht weit vom Stamm fällt (vgl. the appel does not fall fare from thetree (Englisch)) und in den (Süd)Balkansprachen ‚die Birne unter denBirnbaum fällt‘ - (vgl. крушата под круша паѓа (Mazedonisch),крушка пада под крушку ((Süd)serbisch), dardha nёn dardhё bie(Albanisch)) und wieso im Deutschen eine Schwalbe noch keinenSommer macht, wohingen in den Sprachen des Balkansprachraums‚eine Schwalbe noch keinen Frühling macht‘ - (vgl. една ластовичкане прави пролет (Mazedonisch), jedna lasta ne čini proljeće (Kroatisch),једна ласта не чини пролеће (Serbisch))? Unsere Hypotheseberuht darauf, dass die Bildung motivierter phraseologischer Strukturendurch universell-ikonische und kulturspezifisch-prototypische Aspektegeprägt ist, wie z.B. Klima, Flora und Fauna, Lebensstil u. a. Diekontrastive Analyse deutscher und balkanländischer Phraseologismengewährt schließlich Einblick in die ikonische Perspektivierung und kulturspezifischePrototypisierung von Phraseologismen.
Der Vergleich von Bewertungen des Images von Kroatien und Kroaten in deutschen Zeitungsartikeln in Jahren des Krieges in Kroatien (1990-1995) und heute (2010-2015)
Authors: Perić Marija
Published: September 2019

Dieser Beitrag zeigt, wie Kroaten und ihr Land Kroatien in Jahren desKrieges (1990-1995) und heutzutage (2010-2015) bewertet werden.Der Begriff Bewertung ist fest mit dem Begriff Wert verbunden bzw. dieBewertung hängt immer von gesellschaftlich anerkannten Normen ab(vgl. Mikulova 2012: 82). In diesem Beitrag wird das Image von Kroatenund Kroatien in Deutschland dargestellt, indem ihre Bewertung imCOSMAS II Korpus in der Zeitung Die Zeit analysiert und verglichenwurde. Es wird untersucht, welche Wörter und Ausdrücke mit dem Begriffkroat* vorkommen. In der Analyse wird Urteil als ein Teil der Bewertunganalysiert, d.h. wie (un)üblich, (un)fähig, (un)entschlossen,(un)wahrhaftig oder (un)ethisch sich jemand verhält oder jemand ist.
The Student Factor Analysis Choosing Biology as A Options Subject of Computer-Based National Examination
Authors: Puspitasari Ratna Dewi , Puspitasari Ratna Dewi , Priyono Bambang , Ridlo Saiful
Published: September 2019

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence learners in choosing Biology as the subject of choice of UNBK and analyze the most dominant factor in influencing learners choose Biology as the preferred subject of UNBK. This research is a mixed method research using sequential mix method with qualitative-quantitative sequential explanatory strategy. The population in this study are students of science majors class XII who choose Biology in SMA N 1 Pecangaan and SMA N 1 Jepara, amounting to 208 learners. The technique of sampling data using random sampling technique. Determination of the number of samples using Isaac and Michael formula with a 95% confidence level, so that obtained at least 131 samples from 208 members of the population. The results of this study indicate: (1) There are 9 factors that influence the Friends and Parents, Interests and Motivation, Ideals and Profession of Parents, Ability, Teacher and Parents, School Environment, Perception, and Interest and Achievement. The most dominant factor affecting is Friends and Parents with an eigenvalue of 6,922 which can explain the variant variation of 24.723% of cumulative variance percentage of 71,675%.
Development of Interactive Multimedia for Human Reproduction System in Junior High School
Authors: Puspitasari Dina Nafisa , Indriyanti Dyah Rini , WH Nugrahaningsih
Published: September 2019

The study was aim to find out the effectiveness of the multimedia interactive for human reproduction system learning.  The research was done at Junior High School 5 Pemalang with the design of research is Research and Development (R&D). The small scale trial of the product was done in 23 students with proportionate stratified random sampling method. The larger scale trial of the product was done in IX A class with Purposive Sampling Method and One Group Pre-test Post-test Experimental Design. The assessment from the experts to the multimedia interactive for system human reproduction learning obtains a high score as much as 89.58% for course assessment and 97.22% for media assessment. The results from the teacher and students response questionnaire in small scale trial obtain the average percentage as much as 100 % and 81.55 % respectively, which was high qualified. The effectiveness of Multimedia Interactive in learning could be seen in pretest and post test results with calculating N-gain and obtain N-gain 0.54, which was categorized as middle. Beside N-gain, the completeness of understanding the concepts become another effectiveness of multimedia interactive obtain 88% in classical completeness.   The results of the study shows that the multimedia interactive was qualified and effective to enhance the students’ learning outcome in the course of system human reproduction.
Validity of the Gastropods Popular Scientific Book in the Pulau Sembilan Kotabaru Coastal Area for High School Students
Authors: Fajeriadi Hery , Zaini Muhammad , Dharmono Dharmono
Published: September 2019

The cognitive abilities of Indonesian students are still low based on The Learning Curve in 2013, so the quality of education should be improved. One of them with environmental-based learning. Most Indonesians live in coastal areas, and some use snails as alternative dishes. Therefore, snails in coastal areas can be used as a source of learning. Interest in reading Indonesian students is also low, so the need to develop an interesting book and easily understood so that students are interested to read it. So developed a Book of Popular Scientific-based Diversitas Gastropoda in Coastal Areas. This research is the early stage of development research, which is the validation of popular science books. The purpose of this research is to develop a valid popular science book. Validation is done with three experts by giving a validation sheet of popular science books. Validation data were analyzed descriptively categorization. Suggestions and comments from validators become the reference for product revisions. Validation complete when obtaining minimum category valid. The results showed coherence aspect; legibility; active and passive sentences; method; applications and implications; definitions and explanations; and other styles the device obtains very valid category. Aspects of vocabulary; avoid dubious words; and the format obtains a valid category. Based on the results of this study, the popular scientific books developed have met the rules of popular scientific writing that is interesting and easy to understand, so this popular scientific book can be used by the community and students.
Module Based on 5e Learning Cycle to Train Critical Thinking in Circulatory System Concept
Authors: Rahayu Nugraheni Ngesti , Antika Rindi Novitri , Nizkon Nizkon
Published: September 2019

This study aimed to 1) Know the module product description based on 5E learning cycle models developed to train critical thinking skills, 2) Know the feasibility of modules based on 5E learning cycle models on the circulatory system material designed to train students critical thinking skills. This research was done by research and development according to Borg and Gall (2003) which was limited to step 7. The data analysied by descriptive qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Qualitative descriptive used to process the overall questionnaire assessment data in the form of opinions and suggestions from the material expert validators, media experts, linguists, evaluation experts, education practitioners (biology teachers) and XII science students. Quantitative descriptive analysis was used to analyze the assessment scores of the respondents regarding the feasibility of the module. Based on the results of the validation by experts, the validation of material experts got 74,96% with good qualifications, data from the presentation or media validation results got an average of 74.49% with good qualifications, language validation got an average of 79.37% with good qualifications and evaluation validation got an average of 74.76% with good qualifications. Validation by educational practitioners got an average of 86,66% with excellent qualifications and validation by students got an average of 88,46% with good qualifications. Based on the overall percentage, it could be concluded that the module was feasible to use.
Students Worksheet Based on 7E Learning Cycle: Strategies to Improve Activities and Understanding the Concept of Excretion System in MA
Authors: Rukmana Avita , Alimah Siti
Published: September 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of students worksheets of 7E learning cycle on activities and understanding the concept of excretion systems at MAN 1 Jepara. The research method used was pre-experimental design with one shot case study. Population of this research was all the students of XI class at MAN 1 Jepara with the samples were XI MIPA 2 and XI MIPA 3 which were taken by purposive sampling. Research data in the form of student activities taken with an observation sheet and understanding the concepts taken with a test. Student activity data were analyzed descriptively quantitatively while understanding the concepts was analyzed by Wilcoxon and N-gain. The results of the study show that the average activity value of XI MIPA 2 students is 88.99% and XI MIPA 3 is 88.63% with the criteria of both classes were very high. The average results of conceptual understanding of students of class XI MIPA 2 is 78.67 with classical completeness is 87.18% while class XI MIPA 3 is 81.73 with classical completeness of  91.89%. The results of the analysis using the Wilcoxon show that the sig value. 0,000<0,05, means that there are significant differences between the results of the pretest before the application of student worksheet based on 7E learning cycle and posttest results after the application of student worksheet based on 7E learning cycle. The results of the N-gain test showed an increase in understanding of concepts in class XI MIPA 2 and XI MIPA 3 of 0.565 and 0.588 with medium criteria. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that learning using the students worksheet based on 7E learning cycle influences the activity and understanding of the excretion system concept of the XI grade students of MAN 1 Jepara.
Analysis Knowledge Level of Psychotropic-Addictive Substance And Rejection Attitude Of Drug Abuse In Junior High School Students
Authors: Ruqoyah Umu , Lisdiana Lisdiana , Utami Nur Rahayu
Published: September 2019

Lack of drug hazard knowledge becomes one of the drug abuse causes. Drug knowledge (psychotropic-addictive substances) will foster a negative attitude such as a rejection reaction towards drug abuse. Such attitudes may prevent or address drug abuse problems. That prevention needs to be done as early as possible by providing knowledge about drugs trough the school educations. This study would find the relationship between addictive and psychotropic substance knowledge with the attitude on drug abuse and how much that constriction in JHS  students' attitudes. This research method is a survey method with an analytical observational design. The population in this study was all junior high school students in the Semarang North District with five classes (grade IX) as samples taken from three schools in the sub-district. The data collection measuring instruments used in this study is questionnaires and interviews. The results of this study show that more than 50% of students have high knowledge of psychotropic and addictive substances and have a negative attitude towards drug abuse. Data analysis results are obtained by a correlation coefficient value (r) of 0.971 and a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.942. The R value indicates a positive correlation while the R2 value is how much constricting it is. Based on the results of the study, concluded that the knowledge of psychotropic-addictive substances with the rejection attitudes of drug abuse has a positive and very strong relationship. And as much as 94.2% of the psychotropic addictive substance knowledge is constricting in the formation of students ' attitudes towards drug abuse.
The Implementation of Cambridge Curriculum on Biological Learning in Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School (GMIS) Semarang
Authors: Wijayanti Jihan Sela , Susilowati Sri Mulyani Endang , Isnaeni Wiwi
Published: September 2019

The aim to describe the implementation of biology learning and analyze the positive aspects of the curriculum in Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School (GMIS) Semarang .The evaluation of this CIPP model used descriptive-qualitative approach. The variables were the Cambridge Curriculum with context, input, process, and product aspects. The data collection techniques used documentation, observation, and interviews. The data analysis method used triangulation. The research results showed that in context, the profile of GMIS Semarang has a background as an international school in accordance with government regulations. The input consists of students, curriculum, teachers, facilities and infrastructure, and teaching materials that fulfill the standards. The process consists of the implementation of  biology learning had a very good criteria which is 90% in the classroom and 92% practicum, the media was used as a support for learning, laboratories and library was used well. The assignments and teacher administration had been given well. The product in the form of student learning outcomes were good but it needed to be improved and the achievements that had been achieved by students at national and international levels were good. And there were positive aspects that can be applied to the national schools in improving the education quality.
Neurosecretory protein GL induces fat accumulation in mice
Authors: Shikano Kenshiro , Iwakoshi-Ukena Eiko , Saito Takaya , Narimatsu Yuki , Kadota Atsuki , Furumitsu Megumi , Bentley George E , Kriegsfeld Lance J , Ukena Kazuyoshi
Published: September 2019

We recently discovered a novel gene encoding a small secretory protein, neurosecretory protein GL (NPGL), which stimulates feeding behavior in mice following acute administration. These findings suggest that dysregulation of NPGL contributes to obesity and metabolic disease. To explore this possibility, we investigated the impact of prolonged exposure to NPGL through 13 days of chronic intracerebroventricular (i.c.v.) infusion and examined feeding behavior, body composition, expressions of lipid metabolic factors, respiratory metabolism, locomotor activity, and food preference. Under standard chow diet, NPGL increased white adipose tissue (WAT) mass without affecting feeding behavior and body mass. In contrast, when fed a high-calorie diet, NPGL stimulated feeding behavior and increased body mass concomitant with marked fat accumulation. Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis revealed that mRNA expressions for key enzymes and related factors involved in lipid metabolism were increased in WAT and liver. Likewise, analyses of respiratory metabolism and locomotor activity revealed that energy expenditure and locomotor activity were significantly decreased by NPGL. In contrast, selective feeding of macronutrients did not alter food preference in response to NPGL, although total calorie intake was increased. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that NPGL-containing cells produce galanin, a neuropeptide that stimulates food intake. Taken together, these results provide further support for NPGL as a novel regulator of fat deposition through changes in energy intake and locomotor activity.
On Duffing equation with random perturbations
Authors: Ambrazevičius A. , Ivanauskas F. , Pragarauskas H.
Published: September 2019

We consider a family of particles with different initial states and/or velocities whose dynamics is described by a modified Duffing equation with random perturbations. Sufficient conditions ensuring almost identical sample paths of the particles after a long time are given.
Taylor–Couette flow of a generalized second grade fluid due to a constant couple
Authors: Athar M. , Kamran M. , Fetecau C.
Published: September 2019

The velocity field and the adequate shear stress, corresponding to the flow of a generalized second grade fluid in an annular region between two infinite coaxial cylinders, are determined by means of Laplace and finite Hankel transforms. The motion is produced by the inner cylinder which is rotating about its axis due to a constant torque f per unit length. The solutions that have been obtained satisfy all imposed initial and boundary conditions. For β → 1 or β → 1 and α1 → 0, the corresponding solutions for an ordinary second grade fluid, respectively, for the Newtonian fluid, performing the same motion, are obtained as limiting cases.
Computed chaos or numerical errors
Authors: Yao L.-S.
Published: September 2019

Discrete numerical methods with finite time-steps represent a practical technique to solve initial-value problems involving nonlinear differential equations. These methods seem particularly useful to the study of chaos since no analytical chaotic solution is currently available. Using the well-known Lorenz equations as an example, it is demonstrated that numerically computed results and their associated statistical properties are time-step dependent. There are two reasons for this behavior. First, chaotic differential equations are unstable so that any small error is amplified exponentially near an unstable manifold. The more serious and lesser-known reason is that stable and unstable manifolds of singular points associated with differential equations can form virtual separatrices. The existence of a virtual separatrix presents the possibility of a computed trajectory actually “jumping” through it due to the finite time-steps of discrete numerical methods. Such behavior violates the uniqueness theory of differential equations and amplifies the numerical errors explosively. These reasons imply that, even if computed results are bounded, their independence on time-step should be established before accepting them as useful numerical approximations to the true solution of the differential equations. However, due to these exponential and explosive amplifications of numerical errors, no computed chaotic solutions of differential equations independent of integration-time step have been found. Thus, reports of computed non-periodic solutions of chaotic differential equations are simply consequences of unstably amplified truncation errors, and are not approximate solutions of the associated differential equations.
Back Matter Vol. 10 (2), July 2018
Authors: Al-Iqtishad Jurnal
Published: September 2019

Back Matter Vol. 10 (2), July 2018
Preferensi Usaha Kecil dan Mikro di Pasar Baru Cikarang Dalam Memilih Akses Pembiayaan
Authors: Aisyah Siti
Published: September 2019

Preference of Micro and Small Enterprise in Pasar Baru Cikarang In Selecting Financing Access. The aim of this research is to measure the micro and small entreprise preference in Pasar Baru Cikarang in selecting of conventional or shariah financing access with using 100 responden. The Method that used in this research is binary logistic regression and descriptive analysis. There are two result of this research, first, the factor that influence the micro and small enterprise preference are the lower interest/yield, diverse product, financing plafond, and presence a guidance of business development. Second, the micro and small medium enterprise in Pasar Baru Cikarang is more preferrable access in conventional financial institution.  DOI: 10.15408/aiq.v6i1.1365
The Need for the Islamization of Knowledge in Accounting
Authors: Majid Jamaluddin , Haliding Safri
Published: September 2019

The Need For The Islamization of Knowledge In Accounting. This article tries to analyze the term “Islamization of knowledge method through accountancy. The economic system and the foundation of philosophy its system may influence the accounting practice that Islamic worldview provides the original source of revelation in a Muslim society by using Islamic literally of being the adherents to Islam due to be vicegerents of god and providing accountability in all aspects. Islam as a way of life, covering all activities and economic activities as accounting as well are only small part of Islam, through Al Quran and Al Hadits. In terms of developing of Islamic accounting system that as social science and institution may provide a way to satisfy its social economic objective in order to meet the benefit in this world and hereafter.  DOI: 10.15408/aiq.v6i1.1366
Analisis Kesesuaian Konstitusi Ekonomi Indonesia Terhadap Ekonomi Islam
Authors: Rama Ali , Makhlani Makhlani
Published: September 2019

The Similarities of Indonesian Economy Constitution to Islamic Economy. This study invistigates the similarities between the constitution of the Indonesian economy and Islamic economic system. It finds that the constitution of Indonesian economy have in common with the Islamic economic system, especially at the basic values, basic principles and instrumentals. The main similarities lie in the principle of economic activities based on the principles of solidarity and togatherness and the role of the state in the allocation of economic resources for economic prosperity and welfare of the whole people. Another important similarity is the presence of high concern towards the needy and neglected children through various economic policy instruments such as social security and social protection programs. Therefore, it is no longger relevant to polarize between the Indonesian economic constitution or Pancasila economic system and Islamic economic system  DOI:10.15408/aiq.v6i1.1367
Volatility of Jakarta Islamic Index
Authors: Tanjung Hendri
Published: September 2019

Volatility of Jakarta Islamic Index. This study investigates the volatility of Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) in Jakarta Stock Exchange. The method that used in this research is used a simple statistical analysis. The normality of JII return is analyzed to answer whether the return of JII follows normal distribution. By using data of Jakarta Islamic Index from 2nd March 2009 to 30th October 2013 (1122 daily data), it is found that the distribution of return of JII is not normal, even the 5 sigma occurred. This means the return of Jakarta Islamic Index is much volatile than the theory predicted. This will make too much gain or loss in one day in the economy  DOI:10.15408/aiq.v6i2.1231
Analisis Faktor Kualitas Pelayanan di Bank Syariah (Studi Pada PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia)
Authors: Suryani S.
Published: September 2019

Factor Analysis on Services Quality in Islamic Bank (Study at PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia). The aim of this study is to determine and identify the factors forming quality of service in PT. Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Tbk Branch Medan. Instruments of research use questionnaires and factor analysis. This research is quantitative research using survey methods. The sample method that used in this research is accidental sampling. The reliability and validity test shown that 13 question had been fulfilled the reliability and validity requirements. From the extraction gives three factors. Factor 1 explained 45,299%, factor 2 explained 12,819%, and factor 3 explained 8,904%. The results show that quality of communication is dominant factor to explain service quality. Then product innovation and physical aspects  DOI:10.15408/aiq.v6i2.1233
Kritik Ilmu Ekonomi Strukturalis dan Islam Terhadap Ekonomi Klasikal
Authors: Risza Handi
Published: September 2019

The Critics of Structuralis Economics and Islam To Neo-Clasical Economy. This reserach proves that in the Islamic economic thought and structuralist discourse, the idea of economic and social transform is very strong, in the mean time, there is a lot of criticisms and corrections towards neoclassical economic thought. The idea of transformation is needed to re- establish economic credos and thoughts that put forward moral values and humanitarian system of ethics in the quest of economic justice and prosperity. The conclusion of this paper supports that there is an urgent need of social and economic transformation in order to establish social justice and economic prosperity. The conclusion is also a refutation to the views developed by neoclassical economic thinkers, who based their views on individual interest and free competition to realize prosperity and justice for the society.  DOI:10.15408/aiq.v6i2.1234
The Critical Aspect on Fair Value Accounting And Its Implication To Islamic Financial Institutions.
Authors: Majid Jamaluddin , Haliding Safri
Published: September 2019

The Critical Aspect on Fair Value Accounting And Its Implication To Islamic Financial Institutions. Fair value accounting (FVA) paradigm replaced the historical cost accounting (HCA) in the development of accounting standards that FVA is more relevant that HCA probably did not provide the real financial and income information. This paper tries to explore critical aspects of the fair value accounting and its implications to Islamic Financial Institutions implications. This study concludes that that fair value accounting measurement provides many critical aspects to be implemented to Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs). AAOIFI proposed cash equivalent value as respond to fair value measurement that cash equivalent value when the attribute condition are present such as the relevance, reliability and understandability of the resulting information  DOI:10.15408/aiq.v6i2.1236
Faktor-faktor Yang Memengaruhi Persepsi Nazhir Terhadap Wakaf Uang.
Authors: Dahlan Rahmat
Published: September 2019

Factors That Influence Nazhir Perception on Cash Waqf. The purpose of this study is to analyze what factors are influencing cash waqf perceptions of nazhir. The sampling method that used in this research is non- probability sampling with adjusted sampling technique. The method was used to analyze the data are descriptive analysisi and logistic regression. The result of this study showed that perception nazhir influenced by the media access information and understanding of waqf regulation. Nazhir that agree with cash waqf and understand with waqf regulation is about 0,94 times if we compare with the nazhir that not understand with waqf requlation. The educational background will be influence to the mindset of nazhir perception and understanding.  DOI:10.15408/aiq.v6i2.1237
The Role of Religious Norms On Selecting The Islamic Bank
Authors: Usman Hardius
Published: September 2019

The aims of this study are to examine Muslim’s religious norms regarding to their belief on  the  law  of  the  prohibition  of  bank  interest,  and  to  investigate  the  effect  of religius norms on customers’ decision in using the Islamic banking services. This study employs natural experimental design with Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Pearson Chi-Square Test. The exploratory study also conducted to support the quantitative analysis. The results show that the religious norms among Muslims classified into two categories, i.e: traditional and contemporary group and the religious norm of the Muslim have significant affects on the decision in using the Islamic banks.DOI:10.15408/aiq.v7i1.1356
The Assesment of Inclusiveness Principle of Malaysian New Economic Model: Maqashid Syar’iyyah Perspective
Authors: Haron M. Sabri , Rahman Riki , Possumah Bayu T.
Published: September 2019

Objective of this article is to assess how far the principles of inclusiveness in the Economic New Model in Malaysia can fulfil the needs of maqasid syar’iyyah. The assessment is conducted through the key concepts and strategic measures of the principles of inclusiveness. This study is a qualitative which descriptive and analytical approach is used for assessing  the  principles  of  inclusiveness  in  the  Economic  New  Model  based  on maqasid  syar’iyyah  perspective.  The  method  of  this  study  is  using  the  literature review  with  references  from  secondary  data.  This  study  is  expected  to  provide recommendations about the important role of maqasid syar’iyyah for maintaining the welfare of society and developing of a country, in this context for developing the Malaysian economy, in line with the vision 2020, Malaysia on par with developed countries.DOI:10.15408/aiq.v7i1.1362
Measurement Of Shariah Stock Performance Using Risk Adjusted Performance
Authors: Yunan Zuhairan Y , Rahmasari Mia
Published: September 2019

The aim of this research is to analyze the shariah stock performance using risk adjusted performance method. There are three parameters to measure the stock performance i.e. Sharpe, Treynor, and Jensen. This performance’s measurements calculate the return and risk factor from shariah stocks. The data that used on this research is using the data of stocks at Jakarta Islamic Index. Sampling method that used on this paper is purposive sampling. This research is using ten companies as a sample. The result shows that from three parameters, the stock that have a best performance are AALI, ANTM, ASII, CPIN, INDF, KLBF, LSIP, and UNTR.DOI: 10.15408/aiq.v7i1.1364
Settlement of Syariah Economic Dispute through the Special Court of Syariah Economic in the Religious Courts
Authors: Tua Manik Saut  Maruli , Yaswirman Yaswirman , Azheri Busra , Ikhwan Ikhwan
Published: September 2019

The research focused on the importance of the establishment of special courts within the Religious Courts in the settlement of sharia economic disputes, and the legal construction of the establishment of a special syariah economic court within the Religious Courts. The results of research: First,the establishment of a special syariah economic court within the Religious Courts can achieve efficiency and professional realization so that the belief of sharia economic community towards the Religious Courts is realized. Second,the construction of the special law court of Islamic law within the Religious Courts is the 1945 Constitution and Law Number 48 Year 2009 on Judicial Power, and the position within the Religious Courts under the Supreme Courtin accordance with Law No. 3 of 2006 on Amendment to Law Number 7 of 1989 concerning Religious Courts jo Law Number 50 Year 2009 concerning Second Amendment to Law Number 7 Year 1989 on Religious Courts. DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v17i2.6082