bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TAŞRADA KALAN ERKEKLİKLER
Authors: KALKIN KIZILDAŞ Burçin
Published: March 2019

Bu çalışmada, kentin taşrasında geçen Başka Semtin Çocukları (Aydın Bulut, 2008), Bornova Bornova (İnan Temelkuran, 2009) ve Kara Köpekler Havlarken (Mehmet Bahadır Er & Maryna Gorbach, 2009) filmleri, taşranın değişen anlamlarına bağlı olarak, dışarıda kalma ve erkeklik bağlamında tartışılmaktadır. Taşra; sıkıntı hali, kenara itilme, tekinsizlik ve dışarıda kalmayla tanımlanmış, kentin taşrası olarak kenar mahalle temsili ve bu temsile bağlı olarak kenarda kalan erkekler üzerinden değerlendirilmiştir. Kenar mahalle, iç içe geçen, birbirini dışlayarak, kenara iterek var olmaya çalışan tüm durum ve ilişki biçimlerini tanımlamak için kullanılmaktadır. Bu dışlama ve kenara itmenin parçaları olarak erkekler arası ilişkiler ve kadınların temsili, sıkıntı ve tekinsizliğin ruh hali içerisinde ele alınmaktadır. Seçilen üç filmin de 90 sonrasının toplumsal krizlerini bu krizlere eşlik eden erkeklik halleriyle birlikte anlatması çalışmanın temel argümanıdır.
EV KADINLARININ SANAT FİLMLERİNİ ANLAMLANDIRMA SÜRECİ ÜZERİNE BİR ALIMLAMA ÇALIŞMASI: HAYAT VAR ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: UYBADIN Aynülhayat
Published: March 2019

Bu çalışma eğitimde dezavantajlı, orta-alt sınıftan ev kadınlarının bir sanat filmini nasıl alımladığı üzerinedir. Örneklem olarak Hayat Var (Reha Erdem, 2008) filmi seçilmiştir. Çalışmada Janet Staiger’ın tarihsel-materyalist yaklaşımı ile Jackie Stacey’nin etnografik çalışmalarından faydalanılmıştır. Verilerin toplanmasında etnografik teknikler kullanılarak 5 ev kadınıyla odak grup görüşmesi yapılmış, film birlikte izlenerek katılımcı gözlem tekniği uygulanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde ise iki boyut amaçlanmıştır. Öncelikle izleyicilerin okuma bağlamı ve formasyonları ön plana koyularak filmi nasıl alımladıklarına muhafazakar bağlamsal söylemleri ışığında bakılmış; Pierre Bourdieu’nün sembolik sermaye, popüler estetik ve madde-biçim ayrımı üzerinden de “beğeni” ayrımları incelenmiştir.
THE GHOSTS OF FEMALE GOTHIC
Authors: LİKTOR Coşkun
Published: March 2019

This article explores the representation of woman as a ghost or at least a ghostly figure in two films, What Lies Beneath (Robert Zemeckis, 2000) and La Cara Oculta (The Hidden Face, Andres Baiz, 2011), both of which, it is argued, are situated in the female Gothic tradition. Ghosts and haunting, i.e., activity associated with ghosts, are widely used metaphors in female Gothic works of art, a sub-genre of Gothic that addresses the themes of gender oppression and domestic entrapment, both of which are emblematic of women’s experience in a patriarchy. This article argues that What Lies Beneath and The Hidden Face depict the haunting of a woman by another woman who is either dead or, if still alive, dead to the world, in ways that articulate feminist concerns and draw attention to gender oppression. WhileWhat Lies Beneath makes use of a ghost to address female victimization and male violence against women, The Hidden Face deals with the “ghosting,” or erasure, of women within patriarchal, phallocentric power structures that negate her existence. In both films, the figure of the ghostly woman serves to highlight the ways in which women are oppressed, victimized, disempowered – in short, rendered ghostly – in phallocentric, patriarchal culture.
Drowsy and dangerous? Fatigue in paramedics: an overview
Authors: Ramey Scott , MacQuarrie Alexander , Cochrane Alyson , McCann Ivan , Johnston C. William , Batt Alan M
Published: March 2019

Background

Fatigue is a complex phenomenon that has effects on physical characteristics, cognition, behaviours, and physical and mental health. Paramedicine crosses the boundaries of many high-risk industries, namely medicine, transport and aviation. The effects of fatigue on paramedics thus need to be explored and considered in order to begin to identify appropriate interventions and management strategies.

Aim

The aim of this article was to provide an overview of fatigue in paramedics and its potential effects on various areas of paramedic practice and paramedic health, and to outline potential solutions to assess and manage the risk of fatigue in paramedics as suggested by the literature.

Methods

We conducted unstructured, non-systematic searches of the literature in order to inform an overview of the literature. An overview is a summary of the literature that attempts to survey the literature and describe its characteristics. We thematically structured the review under the following headings: defining occupational activity and health status; clinical performance and patient safety; shift length and time at work; effects on paramedic health; effects on driving abilities; fatigue risk management; and, fatigue proofing.

Discussion

Fatigue should be considered in the context of overall paramedic health status and paramedic occupational activity. The nature of paramedic shift work, and the associated occupational activity place paramedics at increased risk from fatigue. Shift work may also contribute to sleep disorders among paramedics. Fatigue is associated with increased errors and adverse events, increased chronic disease and injury rates, depression and anxiety, and impaired driving ability.

Conclusion

The issue of fatigue in paramedicine is complex and has serious consequences for patients and paramedics. Paramedic services and paramedics need to work collaboratively to identify and action appropriate measures to reduce the effects of fatigue on the wellbeing of the workforce and mitigate its effects on clinical performance and safety.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES OF EDUCATION ON THE BASIS OF SMALL ANTHROPOMORPHIC ROBOT ROMA
Authors: Sirazetdinov R. T. , Fadeev A. Yu. , Hisamutdinov R. E.
Published: March 2019

The article describes the use of the anthropomorphic robot ROMA in the educational process. The trends and the main threats associated with the avalanche-like development of robotics and total robotization of society, and the tasks that the teachers face are considered. A small robot ROMA developed at the Kazan Federal University is presented, and its characteristics are described. A comparison is made with the characteristics of foreign analogues, whence it is clear that the presented robot occupies a worthy place in its niche. Various variants for using the ROMA robot in the educational process — from primary school classes to senior university students, are considered. There are educational disciplines and specific topics on which the use of the robot can give a significant impetus to understanding and mastering the subject. On the one hand, this is connected with the students’ interest in the robot as such, and on the other hand, the robot allows to physically demonstrate certain abstract concepts, the effect of algorithm execution, etc. The robot can be used at school for technology lessons. It may be indispensable when studying programming at various levels, 3D modeling, the theory of automatic control, elements of artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, and in a number of other courses. Currently, the process of developing methodological support for various disciplines is underway.
LESSON-RESEARCH “CONFIGURATING THE SPECIALIZED PERSONAL COMPUTER” USING THE GOOGLE CLOUD SERVICE
Authors: Gileva E. E.
Published: March 2019

The article describes the experience of conducting a lesson in high school with the use of cloud technologies when studying the theme “Computer device” in the 10th grade.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ON ASTRONOMY (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE WEB QUEST “FIRST IN SPACE”)
Authors: Guseva L. A. , Peshkova E. A.
Published: March 2019

A web quest, as one of the forms of distance learning, is a tool that allows pupils to study educational material with interest. This form can be especially effective for studying the material of those school subjects, for the study of which is given less than two hours a week. The article offers a description of the web quest “First in Space”, developed and conducted as part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the space age.
ANALISIS RASIO PROFITABILITAS LAPORAN LABA RUGI PADA HOME INDUSTRI CITA RASA PAGIMANA KABUPATEN BANGGAI
Authors: BOTUTIHE NUR'ATNI
Published: March 2019

Home Industri Cita Rasa Pagimana merupakan salah satu UKM yang sudah terkenal dimasayarakat kabupaten Banggai. Usaha ini merupakan usaha rumah tangga yang bergerak dalam usaha aneka olahan ikan. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah Mengetahui pengaruh analisis rasio profitabilitas terhadap laba rugi home industri cita rasa pagimana. Dari hasil laporan laba rugi dari bulan Januari 2016 sampai dengan bulan Juni 2016 diketahui bahwa laba tertinggi berhasil dibukukan perusahaan pada bulan Juni 2016 dengan total penjualan bersih sebesar Rp. 114.522.000 dan laba bersih sebesar Rp. 17.292.000. sementara laba bersih terendah diperoleh pada bulan Mei 2016 sebesar Rp. 3.329.000, hal ini dikarenakan pada saat itu penjualan memang meningkat sebesar Rp. 98.654.000,- namun manajemen tidak mampu mengendalikan tingginya biaya operasional perusahaan, sehingga mempengaruhi laba yang diperoleh. Dari hasil perhitungan net profit margin diketahui bahwa nilai persentase tertinggi diperoleh pada bulan Januari 2016 dengan nilai net profit margin sebesar 19,83%, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pada bulan tersebut perusahaan atau manajemen mampu mengoperasionalkan perusahaan dengan produktif, dimana nilai produksi meningkat serta biaya produksi yang dikeluarkan sangat efisien. Nilai net profit margin terendah diperoleh pada bulan mei 2016 sebesar 3,37% hal ini terjadi karena tingginya biaya produksi yang dikeluarkan oleh perusahaan. Secara keseluruhan dari hasil net profit margin diketahui bahwa kemampuan menghasilkan laba dari home industri cita rasa pagimana masih sangat rendah, nilai persentase terbaik jika berkisar pada angka 30% untuk usaha industri.
HUBUNGAN CITRA MEREK DAN KUALITAS PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK OUTDOOR DI KOTA LUWUK
Authors: SALATUN SRI WAHYUNI , LAYOO NURHIDAYAH
Published: March 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui apakah citra merek dan kualitas produk secara parsial dan simultan berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian produk Outdoor di Kota Luwuk. populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh konsumen yang pernah membeli produk outdoor, sampel diambil secara incidental sampling di sebuah toko khusus penjualan produk outdoor dan diperoleh 50 orang responden. Data yang dijaring melalui kuesioner dianalisis secara deskriptif dan statistik regresi linear berganda melalui program SPSS versi 20.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan variabel citra merek, dan kualitas produk secara parsial maupun simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian produk Outdoor di Kota Luwuk, koefisien korelasi 0,940 yang berarti hubungan antara citra merek dan kualitas produk terhadap keputusan pembelian sangat kuat. Sedangkan koefisien determinasi 0,878 dapat diartikan bahwa variabel keputusan pembelian mampu dijelaskan oleh citra merek dan kualitas produk sebesar 87,8 %, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 12,2 % dijelaskan oleh variabel lain yang tidak termasuk dalam penelitian ini.
KEPEMIMPINAN SPIRITUAL KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM PENGUATAN KARAKTER SISWA DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS TERPADU WIRA BHAKTI GORONTALO
Authors: DAUD SELVIANTI , . ARWILDAYANTO , DJAFRI NOVIANTY
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui : 1) sumber-sumber yang membangun nilai-nilai karakter siswa, 2) program kepemimpinan spiritual kepala sekolah  untuk penguatan karakter siswa SMA Terpadu Wira Bhakti Gorontalo, 3) strategi pelaksanaan kepemimpinan spiritual kepala sekolah dalam penguatan karakter siswa yang diterapkan di SMA Terpadu Wira Bhakti Gorontalo. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus, bertujuan menggambarkan, dan  mengungkapkan keadaan, peristiwa sebagaimana adanya dan mengungkapkan fakta dilapangan secara mendalam. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan spiritual kepala sekolah dalam penguatan karakter siswa yaitu dapat dilihat dari 1) sumber-sumber yang membangun nilai-nilai karakter siswa terdiri dari agama, budaya, pancasila, tujuan pendidikan nasional dan kepemimpinan spiritual, 2) program kepemimpinan spiritual kepala sekolah untuk penguatan karakter siswa terdiri dari pembiasaan-pembiasaan yang dilakukan siswa yaitu pembiasaan terjadwal, spontan dan insidental, 3) strategi pelaksanaan kepemimpinan spiritual kepala sekolah dalam penguatan karakter siswa yaitu dilihat dari keteladanan dan visi misi yang ada di sekolah.
HUBUNGAN KETELADANAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DENGAN DISIPLIN KINERJA GURU DI SMP NEGERI SE-KECAMATAN BUNTA
Authors: HALUTI ARMIN , SUDIRMAN AKBAR
Published: March 2019

The aim of the study was to find an objective and effective description of the relationship of the Headmasters Exemplary and Giving Reward toward work discipline of SMP Negeri teachers of Bunta District. This study was conducted in Bunta District with the beggining process was the implementation of testing instrument. The approach of this study was quantitative, and the types of this descriptive correlational, and it used statistical processing data. This study used simple correlation with one independent variable X and one dependent variabel Y. Then, it used moment product to search the correlation for X and Y. The sample measurement taken using probability sampling teachnique is simple random sampling. It expected that all population have opportunity to show the Headmaster exemplary had significant positive relationship or in the amount of 50,8% toward work discipline of SMP Negeri teachers in Bunta District. In other words, the better exemplary of headmaster, the better influence the exemplary relationship of headmaster, and the better work discipline of SMP Negeri teachers in Bunta District is giving reward or appreciation to the teachers or  headmaster achievement.Suggestion: to obtain educational success, work discipline teachers should be improved through the exempalry of headmaster.
Pemanfaatan Minuman Susu Kedelai Terhadap Penurunan Disminorea Pada Remaja Putri
Authors: Amalia Amirul , Sulistiyowati Sulistiyowati , Rumiati Yayuk
Published: March 2019

Latar belakang: Menstruasi merupakan perdarahan vagina secara berkala akibat terlepasnya lapisan endometrium uterus. Dismenorea adalah nyeri saat haid yang terasa di perut dibagian bawah dan muncul sebelum, selama atau setelah menstruasi. Zat gizi yang membantu meringankan dismenorea adalah kalsium, magnesium serta vitamin A, E, B6, dan C. Susu kedelai ini merupakan minuman yang mengandung kalsium.. Tujuan penelitian: Menganalisis Pengaruh Minuman Susu Kedelai Terhadap Penurunan Tingkat Dismenorea pada remaja putri. Metode: Desain yang digunakan yaitu pre eksperiment. Populasi adalah 58 remaja putri dengan Consecutive Sampling. Pengambilan data menggunakan skala nyeri Visual Analog Scale (VAS) kemudian di uji Paired Sampel T – Test dengan tingkat kemaknaan p 0,05 Hasil: Hampir seluruhnya atau 82% remaja putri mengalami skala nyeri 4-6. Seluruhnya atau 100% remaja putri mengalami skala nyeri 1-3. Hasil analisis uji Paired sampel T - test didapatkan Nilai sig. Z tailed (p) = 0.000 (p 0.05), Simpulan: Terdapat pengaruh pemberian minuman susu kedelai terhadap penurunan tingkat dismenorea.
Konsumsi Obat Herbal Pada pasien Kanker Payudara Di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Margono Soekarjo
Authors: Achyar Khamidah , Dewi Sawitri
Published: March 2019

Latar belakang: Berdasarkan Riskesdas tahun 2010 masyarakat Indonesia mengkonsumsi jamu gendong sebesar 55,3%. Jenis jamu gendong yang biasa dikonsumsi yaitu kunyit asem 65% dan 63% konsumen mengkonsumsi jamu gendong untuk memelihara kesehatan. Kurkumin berguna untuk terapi sinergis kanker payudara dalam mengurangi toksisitas terkait dengan penggunaan obat-obatan. Berdasarkan Riskesdas tahun 2013 jumlah penderita kanker 347.792 orang. Jumlah penderita kanker di Provinsi Jawa Tengah tahun 2013 sekitar 68.638 orang. Tujuan penelitian: Diketahuinya gambaran penggunaan obat herbal pada pasien kanker payudara di Rumah Sakit Margono Soekarjo Purwokerto. Metode: Desain penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi pasien wanita yang didiagnosis kanker payudara di Rumah Sakit Margono Soekarjo pada bulan Mei - Juli 2018. Jumlah sampel 30 wanita yang didiagnosa kanker payudara. Data yang digunakan data primer dengan wawancara. Hasil: Hampir seluruhnya atau 90% umur responden diatas 40 tahun . Sebagian besar atau 56,7% Pendidikan terakhir  Sekolah Dasar. Hampir seluruhnya atau 80% responden menggunakan obat herbal. Hampir seluruhnya atau 90% jenis obat herbal yang dikonsumsi yaitu obat tradisional, jamu rebusan daun-daunan dan rimpang-rimpangan. Dan hampir seluruhnya atau 90% sumber informasi penggunaan obat tradisional berasal dari adat kebiasaan turun temurun nenek moyang Simpulan: Konsumsi obat herbal pada penderita kanker payudara berdasarkan adat kebiasaan masyarakat.
Derajat Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Dengan Kejadian Mual Muntah Pada Trimester 1
Authors: Kartikasari Ratih Indah
Published: March 2019

Latar belakang: Kecemasan atau stress pada kehamilan dapat memicu kekacauan pencernaan, jadi tidak mengherankan bahwa gejala mual ini cenderung lebih parah ketika stress menyerang. Desain analitik korelasional dengan sampel sejumlah 28 ibu hamil menggunakan simple random  sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hampir sebagian ibu hamil mengalami derajat kecemasan sedang dan lebih dari sebagian mengalami emesis gravidarum (mual muntah fisiologis). Uji Spearman didapatkan p value=0,000 dimana p0,05 artinya ada hubungan yang signifikan antara derajat kecemasan dengan kejadian mual muntah. Bidan diharapkan dapat mencegah stress pada ibu hamil dengan Health Education tentang kehamilan sehingga ibu hamil dapat berdaptasi dengan baik.
关于园林施工工程中新工艺的应用措施浅谈
Authors: 高 江平
Published: March 2019

园林施工工程是城市建设的一个重要环节,对于城市整体绿化建设具有极其重要的作用,是绿化建设的核心工程。园林施工工程所涉及的内容较多,包括了园林选址、园区规划、绿化植物选择及布局、附属设施建设以及园林养护管理等多个方面的内容。本文对园林施工工程的基本概念以及存在的问题进行了简要分析,深入探讨了园林施工工程中各种新工艺的应用措施,以及提升园林施工工程相关工作。
建设项目环评报告编制的基本错误探讨
Authors: 蒋 世友
Published: March 2019

本文以建设项目环境影响评价作为对象,简单介绍了建设项目环境影响评价过程、环评报告审批流程和环评报告的基本组成,并结合环评报告的基本组成,针对环评报告编制的基本错误加以探讨,供环评报告编制技术人员引以为鉴,以提高环评报告质量。
Campus Readiness for Supporting International Student Success
Authors: Choudaha Rahul
Published: March 2019

American higher education is among the most preferred destinations for many globally mobile students. According to OECD (2016), the United States is the leading destination attracting 26% of all the globally mobile students followed by the United Kingdom (15%), France (11%), Germany (10%), and Australia (8%); yet the share of international students in the total enrollment at the tertiary level in the U.S. is only 4 %. One of the primary reasons for the attractiveness of American institutions is the perception of quality education among prospective students and its implications for a better career and life success. The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 resulted in a temporary decline in international student enrollment, which continued until 2005/06. Since then American higher education has shown resilience and the enrollment of international students has been growing at a healthy pace.
Confucianism and Accents: Understanding the Plight of the Asian International Student in the U.S.
Authors: Young Jennifer T.
Published: March 2019

Research has shown that international students experience acculturation stress while adjusting to life in the U.S., resolving over time. However, acculturation stress can be exacerbated by several factors, leading to a negative impact on academic performance and general wellness. Asian international students traditionally underutilize counseling services on campuses. This article reviews the literature of the experiences of Asian international students studying in the U.S. The author offers Confucianism as a cultural consideration to explain cross-cultural challenges experienced by Asian international students and their campus community. Suggestions to support Asian international students are made based on findings of the literature review.
Away from Home: A Qualitative Exploration of Health Experiences of Nigerian Students in a U.K. University
Authors: Alloh Folashade T , Tait Desiree , Taylor Clare
Published: March 2019

This study explored the factors that contribute to the health experience of Nigerian students in the United Kingdom. Challenges faced by international students include dietary issues, isolation, stress, depression and others. Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted combination of purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques were used to recruit participants for the study. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic content analysis and Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to interpret themes. Two major themesfrom our findings were discussed under broad headings: Transitional changes and financial capability. These findings have practical implications for Nigerian students’ well being in a U.K. university. Cultural dimension is needed to reduce culture shock experience among international students during sojourning
Exploring and Leveraging Chinese International Students’ Strengths for Success
Authors: He Ye , Hutson Bryant
Published: March 2019

This study used an Appreciative Education framework to explore the strengths of Chinese international students and to identify areas where support is needed during their transition to U.S. higher education settings. Using a convergent mixed methods design with data collected from surveys, interviews and focus groups, the complex nature of the transition process was explored. While commitment and motivation, as well as familial support, were identified as strengths based on survey data, interview and focus group data revealed additional strengths and how students leverage these strengths to support their transition. The findings led to insights and recommendations for higher education professionals working with Chinese international students specifically and offered approaches to better understand and support international students in general.
Qualitative Study on Chinese Students’ Perception of U.S. University Life
Authors: Tang Xiaokang , Collier Daniel , Witt Allison
Published: March 2019

This qualitative research was conducted on Chinese international students preparing to study in the United States about their expectation and perception of American universities. It explored motivation for pursuing degrees in the United States, expectations of life in the United States, and plans post-graduation. Findings suggest that these students foresee U.S. classes to be rigorous due to two notable barriers: English proficiency issue and difference in learning environment. Furthermore, the students promoted desires to build relationships with domestic students but already internalized beliefs that this action was unlikely. They presumed that most networking would occur with co-nationals due to comfort and ease. Finally, parental expectations emerged as a significant factor that influence Chinese international students’ desire to study in the United States and post-graduation plans.
Exploring International Students' Food Choices Using Photovoice Techniques
Authors: Corcoran Nova
Published: March 2019

This study aimed to explore international student food choices in a semi-rural setting using participatory photovoice techniques. Eighteen international students took photographs over 7–10 days of a typical food week and then attended a workshop where they completed three photography display and captioning tasks. Ten themes emerged linked to the food choices made by international students. These themes were aligned to a social determinants of health model and findings are discussed in the context of improving international students’ food experiences through focusing on individual lifestyles, social networks and living and learning environments.
Exploring the Relationship Among International Students' English Self-efficacy, Using English to Learn Self-efficacy, and Academic Self-efficacy
Authors: Wang Chih-hsuan , Harrison Jamie , Cardullo Victoria , Lin Xi
Published: March 2019

One of the major challenges for international students to pursue academic goals in the United States is English language proficiency, which often negatively affects academic success. Even students with confidence in their English language proficiency encounter challenges using English in class. Previous research indicates self-efficacy positively predicts English language proficiency and academic achievement. Therefore, the current study hypothesized a model using self-efficacy in using English to learn as a mediator between English and academic self-efficacy. The structural equation modeling results indicate English self-efficacy indirectly influenced international students’ academic self-efficacy through their using English to learn self-efficacy. Findings suggest using English and using English to learn self-efficacy are two distinct constructs. These results warrant academic English support for non-native English speaking international students.
Employment and Earnings of International Science and Engineering Graduates of U.S. Universities: A Comparative Perspective
Authors: Campbell Throy A. , Adamuti-Trache Maria , Bista Krishna
Published: March 2019

International students represent a large percentage of the student population in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs at American colleges and universities. Although graduates of these programs are identified as having high employability, productivity, and earnings in the 21st-century job market, there is limited evidence on the effect of citizenship/visa status on these indicators. In this study, we examined the employment status and earnings of international (foreign-born) and American-born graduates of U.S. universities, particularly in science and engineering fields. Based on a sample of 14,400 graduates between 2004 and 2013, of whom 12% were foreign-born, the results indicated that foreign-born graduates (i.e., with temporary status or permanent status) had comparable or better outcomes than American-born graduates in terms of employment and earnings
Understanding the Relationship between SelfConstruals, Self-Esteem, Social Support, and the Sociocultural Adaptation of African Students in Northern Cyprus
Authors: Tchoh Bennett K. , Mertan E. Biran
Published: March 2019

In this study, we explored the relationship between self-construals, selfesteem, social support, and the sociocultural adaptation of African students in Northern Cyprus. Based on the responses received from 112 students from Sub-Saharan Africa studying in Northern Cyprus, the results indicated that only the interdependent self-construal and social support predicted sociocultural adaptation. This study highlights the importance of social support and relatedness for international students from Sub-Saharan Africa studying in Northern Cyprus.
The Relation of an International Student Center’s Orientation Training Sessions with International Students’ Achievement and Integration to University
Authors: Güvendir Meltem Acar
Published: March 2019

The purpose of the research is to examine the relation of orientation training sessions with integration and achievement of the international students. The study used the Institutional Integration Scales, developed by Pascarella and Terenzini (1980), to examine the integration level of the international students. 181 freshmen undergraduate and graduate international students who study at an American university filled out the scales in June 2015. According to the results, the scale’s factor scores vary depending on the frequency of using the center. The students’ GPA scores did not vary with regard to whether the students benefited from the center frequently or not. The study findings show that the frequency of using the center is important on integration to university.
Student Perceptions of Providers’ Cultural Competence, Attitudes Towards Providers, and Patient Satisfaction at a University Health Center: International and U.S. Student Differences
Authors: Hudak Nicole C. , Carmack Heather J. , Smith Ethan D.
Published: March 2019

The present study surveyed international and domestic U.S. students about their perceptions of university health care providers’ cultural competence, their own attitudes toward university health center providers, and overall satisfaction with university health center providers. Results demonstrated generally positive attitudes and satisfaction, but more negative perceptions of provider cultural competence were identified especially when students perceived problems with providers’ language competence and interest in learning about patients’ backgrounds. International students reported more positive attitudes concerning providers’ cultural competence than U.S. students. Implications of the findings are discussed, along with limitations of the study and suggestions for future research.
How to Understand the International Students with Whom You Work
Authors: Gaulee Uttam
Published: March 2019

Are international students needy? Are they intractable? Do they plagiarize? Are they inefficient in writing? Do they negotiate grades? Are these ontological questions?

 

Is everything they do a manifestation of their being international students? Or is there a way to understand, first, the students as human beings? Perhaps what they do is not because they are international students. Let’s face it:

 

Internationals are strong. They are not here to receive our tender love and care. What they do need from us, fairly, is one thing, and that is understanding. It is important for college and university officials who work with international students to try to understand their students. Recognizing the international students as human beings like local students is the first step, one that goes a long way. Ask this question to yourself: what would a domestic student do in a similar situation? If the domestic student would do the same, then do not say that the international student did such and such because he or she is an international student. It’s because he is a human being.
Critical Intercultural Practice: Learning in and for a Multicultural Globalizing World
Authors: Killick David
Published: March 2019

Universities fail to offer equitable learning experiences for their diversestudents. At the same time, the value of diverse student identities andperspectives remains largely unrealized. In a globalising higher educationcontext, these issues are exacerbated while the post-national university isincreasingly complicit in advancing the neoliberal project and neglecting itspotential to enable its diverse students to enhance social justice locally andglobally. Although much current practice in outcomes-based highereducation contributes to each of these processes, its underpinning theoriesof learning and its design features are compatible with more expansive andinclusive aspirations. Drawing upon critical and culturally relevantpedagogies, this article presents principles for the development of “criticalintercultural practice” to empower all students in and for a multiculturalglobalizing world.
Relationships Between Stress and Psychosocial Factors with Sources of Help-Seeking Among International Students
Authors: Swanbrow Becker Martin A. , Dong Shengli , Kronholz Julia , Brownson Chris
Published: March 2019

This study explored the prevalence of stressors and their impact on distress for international students who did not seek help, those who sought either informal or professional help, and those who accessed both informal and professional help. Results indicated that international students underutilize professional support services when faced with serious stressors, such as assaults, and often do not seek help from any source for those stressors contributing most to their overall distress. Those endorsing higher levels of belonging, sense of coherence, mindfulness, academic and social integration and their sense of connection to their university tend to turn to informal sources of support, while those with lower levels tend to turn to professional supports. Implications for prevention, outreach, and clinical practice are discussed.
Curiosity and Autonomy as Factors That Promote Personal Growth in the Cross-cultural Transition Process of International Students
Authors: Cankaya Elif Merve , Liew Jeffrey , Pizarro de Freitas Clarissa Pinto
Published: March 2019

This study explores measures of curiosity and autonomy as two motivation and personality predictors of personal growth initiative (PGI), an indicator of cross-cultural adjustment. The sample comprised 221 international graduate students. Structural equation modeling was utilized to identify the relations among self-perceived language skills, curiosity, autonomy, and PGI. The results indicate that perceived language skills and autonomy promote curiosity, which in turn facilitates PGI. Implications are suggested to facilitate the adaptation of international students.
English Versus Native Language on Social Media: International Students' Cultural Adaptation in the U.S.
Authors: Tu Haijing
Published: March 2019

The number of international students studying in the U.S. has substantially increased in the digital age. Do having access to content in their native language work for or against their adaptation to American culture? In order to address this question, this research employed focus groups and interviews containing a total of 12 international students in 2016. Qualitative data analysis then revealed international students' language preferences on social media as well as the functions performed by each language. Their cultural adaptation was studied by coding data into language preference, friendship, acts and social norms, and characteristics and values. Social media proved very effective in connecting international students with their home culture, but it was not as equally effective in connecting them with their host culture.
Examining the Sexual Enigma of the Immigrant Paradox with International Students
Authors: Belcastro Philip A. , Ramsaroop-Hansen Hardaye
Published: March 2019

The metamorphosis of core sexual practices and sexual orientation norms resulting from the acculturation of U.S. native and non-native residents remains an enigma. A convenience sample from a metropolitan community college was drawn to describe the consequences of acculturation on U.S. international students’ core sexual practices and sexual orientation. Findings include: (1) observed differences in male international student sexual practices to that of the native male population were attributed to social opportunity and not the immigrant paradox, and (2) female international students’ core sexual practices and sexual orientation shifted over time to the higher risk sexual practices of the native female population. The U.S. needs to commit resources including qualified health educators, to support state mandated public school and undergraduate sex education for U.S. juveniles and young adults.
A Qualitative Exploration of On-Campus Experiences of English-Speaking Graduate International Students at a Leading Japanese University
Authors: Rakhshandehroo Mahboubeh
Published: March 2019

With the rapid expansion of English-medium courses/degree programs at Japanese universities over the past 15 years, a greater number of English-speaking international students from diverse backgrounds are being attracted. However, little research has been conducted to address the needs of this minority group, especially at the graduate level. Employing interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), this study explores on-campus satisfaction with life (SWL) of nine graduate international students studying primarily in the Englishmedium regarding the support model of their Japanese university. Four master themes of traditional support, student ideal support, challenges, and best practices are discussed. The results present effective Japanese university support strategies that can promote SWL of English-medium graduate international students.
PEMBINAAN OLIMPIADE MATEMATIKA SISWA SMP SWASTA NAMIRA ISLAMIC SHOOLMEDAN
Authors: Siregar Tanti Jumaisyaroh
Published: March 2019

Olimpiade matematika merupakan sebuah kegiatan yang rutin diikuti oleh setiap kabupaten/ kotasetiap tahunnya khususnya dinas pendidikan kota Medan. Oleh karena itu, setiap SMP Di KotaMedan mempersiapkan siswa-siswinya untuk mengikuti kegiatan OSNMatematika tersebut dimanasalah satunya SMP Swasta Namira Islamic School Medan. Pelajaran matematika di SMP SwastaNamira Islamic School Medan hanya diperoleh siswa pada saat jam pelajaran sekitar 4-6 jampelajaran kemudian ditambah dengan kegitan les matematika tambahan sekitar 2 jam pelajaransetiap minggunya. Dengan demikian, kemampuan siswa SMP Swasta Namira Islamic SchoolMedan untuk mengikuti kegiatan olimpiade matematika masih kurang. Hal ini berdasarkan masihminimnya partisipasi dan prestasi siswa dalam mengikuti kegiatan olimpiade matematika. Olehkarena itu, perlu dilakukan pembinaan khusus olimpiade matematika bagi siswa-siswi SMP SwastaNamira Islamic School Medan. Adapun jenis pembinaan olimpiade matematika yang akandiberikan yaitu program pembinaan dengan struktur program 30%pemantapan teori, 50%latihansoal, dan sisanya 20% wawancara atau moderasi. Tujuannya adalah untuk meningkatkankemampuan siswa dalam memahami dan menyelesaikan soal-soal olimpiade matematikasehingga dapat meningkatkan prestasi siswa dalam kegiatan olimpiade matematika yang akandiadakan tahun depan.
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH JERAMI SEBAGAI MEDIA PERTUMBUHAN JAMUR TIRAM
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Hermanto Bambang
Published: March 2019

Limbah adalah segala sesuatu yang sudah tidak terpakai lagi sebagai barang produksi maupun konsumsi, yang jika langsung dibuang ke lingkungan tanpa pengolahan terlebih dahulu dapat menjadi beban bagi lingkungan. Jenis limbah yaang ada di areal pertanian diantaranya adalah jerami.Limbah pertanian ini masih mengandung zat-zat yang bisa dimanfaatkan untuk meningkatkan nilai guna limbah tersebut. Salah satu usaha untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut adalah memanfaatkan limbah, sehingga mempunyai nilai ekonomi tinggi, seperti mengubah limbah menjadi media tumbuh jamur,Pada umumnya substrat atau media tanam yang digunakan dalam budidaya jamur tiram adalah serbuk gergaji kayu sengon karena mengandung selulosa, hemiselulosa dan lignin yang dapat mempercepat tumbuh jamur. Konsekuensi akan timbul masalah apabila serbuk gergaji sulit diperoleh, kalaupun ada harganya cukup mahal. Hal ini terjadi karena potensi hutan saat ini berkurang dan dibatasi. Selain itu pemanfaatan serbuk gergaji juga untuk pembuatan arang aktif, briket arang, campuran pembuatan batako dan lain-lain. Upaya untuk mengantisipasi hal tersebut perlu dicari substrat alternatif yang tersedia dan mudah didapat. Alternatif bahan yang bisa digunakan untuk menggantikan serbuk gergaji kayu salah satunya adalah berbagai limbah pertanian. Tujuan jangka panjang pengabdian ini adalah untuk menambah wawasan pengetahuan serta pelatihan budidaya jamur tiram di desa Doulu Kecamatan Berastagi. Dalam Penelitian ini menggunakan dua tahap antara lain tahap diskusi, meliputi pengenalan jamur tiram dan substansi material media pertumbuhan janur tiram dan tahap pelatihan meliputi tahapan untuk budidaya jamur tiram.
OPTIMALISASI PEMANFAATAN LAHAN PEKARANGAN SEBAGAI SUMBER PANGAN
Authors: Siregar Nomi Noviani , Wahyuni Sri
Published: March 2019

Pada mulanya bertanam sayur di pekarangan hanya dimaksudkan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan gizi keluarga dengan memanfaatkan halaman rumah yang tersisa, sehingga kegiatan ini banyak dikembangkan di pedesaan. Namun saat ini budaya bertanam sayuran di pekarangan ternyata juga disukai kalangan ibu rumah tangga di daerah perkotaan. Daerah perkotaan ada yang sama sekali tidak memiliki lahan pekarangan maka bertanam sayuran dapat dilakukan di dalam pot atau dilakukan secara vertikultur. Dalam pemanfaatan pekarangan menjadi taman sayura sapek budidaya dari tanaman tetap harus diperhatiakan. Dengan demikian tujuan dari pemanfaatan pekarangan berapa pun luasannya akan memberikan hasil yang optimal.
SOSIALISASI DAN PENGENALAN KEUANGAN DAN PERBANKAN SYARIAH PADA SISWA TINGKAT AKHIR
Authors: Sardiana Anna , Amalia Alvien Nur , Puspita Puspita
Published: March 2019

Survei Otoritas Jasa Keuangan memperlihatkan bahwa hanya 21,84% penduduk Indonesia yang tergolong well literate. Hal ini menunjukkan rendahnya tingkat literasi keuangan masyarakat Indonesia. Salah satu segmen masyarakat yang dapat dikatakan belum banyak mendapat perhatian pada industry keuangan khususnya keuangan syariah, adalah kelompok usia muda yang dalam kategori menjelang usia produktif yaitu remaja, khususnya siswa sekolah menengah tingkat akhir.  Hal ini berkenaan dengan asumsi bahwa ketika segmen siswa ini telah bekerja, mereka cenderung berpenghasilan, dan berpotensi untuk menjadi pengguna jasa keuangan, sehingga perlu mendapat edukasi. Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN 18) Jakarta, Pondok Pesantren Baitul Hidayah Bandung, dan Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri (SMAN 68) Jakarta merupakan beberapa sekolah yang mewakili representasi siswa tingkat akhir di kota besar Indonesia. Sehingga perlu dilakukan workshop dalam bentuk sosialisasi dan pengenalan keuangan dan perbankan syariah kepada para siswa disekolah-sekolah ini yang pada akhirnya diharapkan memberi dampak pada pertumbuhan industry keuangan Syariah dimasa yang akan datang.
APLIKASI CONTEXTUAL TEACHING LEARNING DALAM MENGAKTIFKAN PESERTA DIDIK MAHIR PENGOLAHAN BAHAN KIMIA DALAM KEHIDUPAN SEHARI-HARI
Authors: Lubis Asnarni
Published: March 2019

Permasalahan mitra yang dikemukan adalah keterbatasan waktu dalam proses pembelajaran dalam mengetahui pembelajaran kimia yang diterapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari melalui bahan-bahan kimia yang terdapat dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Tujuan pelaksanaan ini adalah untuk mengetahuui bahan-bahan kimia yang digunakan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari khususnya larutan asam basa dan meningkatkan kepercayaan diri dan interaksi social (softkills). Mitra dalam kegiatan proses ini adalah peserta didik Mts Lab IKIP Al Washliyah Sekolah Binaan UMN Al Washliyah dengan sampel 15 peserta didik, dengan menerapkan metode dengan aplikasi Contextual Teaching Learning (CTL) dengan pembelajaran dengan mengenal terlebih dahulu bahan-bahan kimia dalam sabun cair diantaranya Sodium Lauril Sulfat (SLS), STTP, Natrium Chloride and aquades serta pengharum, kegiatan juga memberikan kemampuan langsung dalam kelompok belajar, hingga merefleksi hasil yang diperoleh, sehingga peserta didik mampu menyelesaikan pertanyaan, dengan menggunakan teknik analisa untuk menilai kepercayaan diri dan interaksi social, dalam prosesnya mampu mengenal kimia, disimpulkan kedua faktor kepercayaan diri dan interaksi sangat mempengaruhi kegiatan dalam proses dan pengaplikasian contextual teaching learning sebesar 0.613.
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS DAN DIVERSIFIKASI PRODUK MADU DI DI DESA SUKARAME KECAMATAN MOJOROTO KOTA KEDIRI JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Srikalimah Srikalimah , Akbar Mubarak , Jauhari Ahmad
Published: March 2019

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Kualitas produk yang baik menjadi tujuan industri dari skala kecil sampai berskala besar. Tingkat kepuasan pelanggan dapat diukur dari keistimewan atau keunggulan atas suatu produk. Beternak lebah adalah suatu kegiatan yang menyenangkan sekaligus mendatangkan keuntungan bagi peternak lebah itu sendiri guna meningkatkan pendapatan perekonomian keluarga. Masalah yang sering ditemui pada produk madu  adalah masih tingginya kandungan air didalamnya, sehingga madu yang dihasilkan tidak dapat disimpan lama karena akan menurun kualitasnya. Tujuan program pengabdian ini diharapkan peternak lebah madu dapat menghasilkan madu yang berkualitas tinggi sedangkan bagi mitra dapat mengemas madu dengan kualitas yang baik sesuai dengan SNI dalam kemasan tanpa fermentasi, tahan lama dan menghasilkan diversifikasi produk inovasi lainnya yang mampu bersaing dan meningkatkan pendapatan. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang timbul tim PKM (1) memberikan pembinaan, pelatihan, diskusi dan partisipatif seputar cara beternak lebah dengan menghasilkan madu yang berkualitas (2) memberikan bantuan berupa alat pengurang kadar air (Vacuum Evaporator) (3) memberikan pengetahuan manajemen keuangan, manajemen produksi, manajemen pemasaran dan akuntansi. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan motivasi mitra untuk menjalankan usahanya lebih baik, guna meningkatkan produksi madu dan mendatangkan pendapatan untuk kesejahteraan mitra. Pelatihan yang telah dilakukan berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuian mitra untuk meningkatkan omzet penjualan setelah penggunaan alat pengurang kadar air (Vacuum Evaporator).
KKN-PPM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DESA WECUDAI KECAMATAN PAMMANA KABUPATEN WAJO SEBAGAI DESA RINTISAN WISATA BUDAYA MELALUI PEMBINAAN SASTRA BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL
Authors: Karma Rudi , Wahyuni Sri , Muhlis Muhlis
Published: March 2019

ABSTRAK

Desa Wecudai merupakan desa yang memiliki nilai history yang kental, pelaksanaan acara adat atau cerita masih sering dijumpai di dalam keseharian warganya. Minimnya peran Sumber Daya Manusia yang memadai menyebabkan pengelolaan keberadaan budaya yang ada di desa Wecudai  kurang  terekspos  dan  hampir  hanya  berkembang  di  kalangan  masyarakat  itu  sendiri. Program KKN PPM ini mengarahkan Mahasiswa dalam menerapkan Ilmunya dalam jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia guna memberdayakan masyarakat secara maksimal dalam pengembangan potensi desa menjadi Desa Wisata dan berujung pada pelestarian budaya serta peningkatan pendapatan ekonomi warga, selain itu program ini juga menumbuhkan kesadaran warga dan anak usia sekolah guna mengurangi angka putus sekolah. Program ini menyentuh beberapa persoalan mendasar di bidang (a) Sosial Budaya, (b) Ekonomi dan, (c) Pendidikan. Luaran dari program ini adalah terciptanya Masyarakat Desa Wecudai Sebagai Desa Rintisan Wisata Budaya Melalui Pembinaan Sastra Berbasis Kearifan Lokal dengan empat kelompok didalamya yaitu (1) Kelompok/Unit Pengelola Adat, (2)Kelompok Pemerhati Sastra Lisan, (3) Kelompok Pemberdayaan Ibu Rumah Tangga, (4) Sangar Belajar Seni, Budaya, Bahasa, dan Sastra.