bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Enterprise Education and Training in the Performance of Small Manufacturing Firms: Evidence from West Midlands (United Kingdom)
Authors: Sultan Fahad , Khalil Syed Haider , Shah Syed Mohsin Ali
Published: May 2020

Enterprise education and training play a pivotal role in bridging workforce skills and improving the performance of small businesses. Considering the significant role of small businesses, this study attempts to investigate how small manufacturing units improve their performance using training methods. Therefore, for this study mixed-method approach was adopted to find the relationship between both variables. In the first part of the methodology, face to face, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with business owners and managers. Furthermore, survey questionnaires were carried out to find the relationship between both variables. For a mixed-method approach, 26 owners/managers were interviewed, and 136 respondents were identified from food and furniture manufacturing units with several employees who comes on the definition of small firms. The results of the study confirm in small firms positively impacted the individual performance and overall non-financial turnover of employees. The study concludes with future recommendations for academicians and policymakers.
Exploring Relationships of Positive and Negative Organizational Behaviors (OB) with the Productivity of Engineering Students
Authors: Sattar Humayun , Syed Tasweer Hussain
Published: May 2020

This study explores the relationships between positive and negative Organizational Behaviors and Workaholism; and the relationship of these OBs with productivity and gender of engineering students in Pakistan. Most of the researchers have studied OBs among faculty or administrative staff in universities. The study of these behaviors among students is a new area. An eight-stage innovative qualitative codebook thematic analysis was used to analyze semi-structured interviews from 22 faculty members to explore the relationships of OBs with productivity and gender of engineering students. A comprehensive model of relationships between OCB, DB, WA, and the productivity of engineering students has been built which was previously missing from contemporary literature. Gender has also been found to have a relationship with various behaviors. The findings here are important for practitioners and scholars for a better understanding of the relationship of OBs with the productivity of engineering students, to enhance their productivity through the promotion of desired behaviors.
Moratorium or Achievement: Identity Statuses in Mohsin Hamids The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Authors: Perveen Ayesha , Anwar Nadia
Published: May 2020

The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2007) traces the evolution of Changezs sense of belonging by encompassing a substantial part of his life odyssey, ranging from his movement to the US for higher studies to his disillusionment and redirection of fundamental desires. This study explores those transformative stages that help shape his identity. For this purpose, James Marcias theory of identity achievement has been used as a theoretical framework. Marcia (1980) contends that certain situations and events (called crises) act as catalysts to prompt identity moratorium. The internal conflict caused by such catalysts stimulates adolescents to probe into their beliefs, goals and values. Changez also encounters the four statuses described by Marcia i.e., identity diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium and final achievement. Consequently, a refraction in his sense of belonging takes place - from love for American exceptionalism to love for Pakistan and Islam (Morey, 2011). This study evaluates the level of identity achievement in Changez as a result of this refraction
Conceptualization of Numbers, Number Operations, and Algebra among 10th and 11th Grade Students
Authors: Aslam Namirah , Siddiquah Aishah , Mobeen Ul Islam
Published: May 2020

The current study explores the conceptual understanding of secondary level students in mathematics. The participants were 1320 students of 10th grade and 180 students of 11th grade randomly selected from 33 public secondary and 17 higher secondary schools of Lahore. The article describes the performance of students on six grade 1-7 level questions related to numbers, number operations, and algebra. One question was knowledge level and rest five were analysis level questions. Four questions were related to Knowledge of primary level Content and Students that required participants to analyze the error or explanations related to the problem. The other two questions were related to middle school content knowledge. The questions were adapted from Hill et. al. (2004)s instrument of Study of Instructional Improvement (SII). The success rate of students was ranging from 52.8 to 63.8 % on six questions and from 22 to 73.5 % on 15 sub-questions.
HİDROELEKTRİK SANTRALLERİN TURİZME ETKİLERİ: UZUNGÖL SOLAKLI VADİSİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: AYGÜN Emre , AVCI Nilgün
Published: May 2020

Yenilenebilir
enerji kaynağı olarak kabul edilen hidroelektrik santral yatırımları Türkiye’de
son yıllarda hız kazanmıştır. Yapılan santrallerin inşası ve işletmesi sırasında
doğal ve sosyal çevreye pek çok etkisi bulunmaktadır. Yasal prosedürler
çerçevesinde, bölgenin kültürel ve çevresel yapısına uygun olarak kurulan
santrallerin, bölgenin turizmi ile enerji ihtiyacına birlikte katkı sunması
mümkündür. Enerji ihtiyacını karşılama girişimlerinin çevrenin sürdürülebilirliğinin
önüne geçmemesi gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı hidroelektrik santrallerin (HES)
turizme etkilerini belirlemek ve çözüm önerileri getirmektir. HES’lerin turizme
etkileri, nitel araştırma yaklaşımı, durum çalışması ile araştırılmıştır. Veriler
2019 Ocak ayında Uzungöl Solaklı Vadisinde görüşme tekniği ile toplanmış ve
verilerin analizinde betimsel analiz kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın en önemli
sonuçları içinde özellikle aynı nehir üzerinde ardışık HES’lerin çevreye ve
turizme zarar verdiği görüşünün öne çıkmasıdır. Katılımcılar Uzungöl turizminin
HES’lerden zarar görmemesi için dünyadaki iyi HES uygulamalarının (çevreye
duyarlı) örnek alınmasını vurgulamışlardır. HES sayısının sınırlı tutulması,
kuruluşu ve işletilmesi sırasında habitata zarar vermemesi için tüm önlemlerin
alınması ve denetlenmesi önerilebilir. Çalışmanın sonuçlarının turizmin ve
enerji kaynaklarının sürdürülebilirliğine katkıda bulunacağı düşünülmektedir.
Growth and Physiological Responses of Sugarcane to Drought Stress at an Early Growth Stage
Authors: The Khuynh Bui , Ngoc Thang Vu , Dinh Chinh Vu , Thi Thom Pham
Published: May 2020

A pot experiment was conducted in a net house to evaluate the effects of drought stress (a 20-day water withholding treatment from 100-120 days after planting) on the growth and physiology of five sugarcane cultivars. The results showed that water stress at an early stage significantly affected sugarcane growth and physiology. Water stress resulted in reductions in plant height, stalk diameter, and leaf number of sugarcane, in addition to reductions in the photosynthetic pigment content, Fv/Fm, and SPAD (Soil Plant Analysis Development) readings after the 20-day withholding water period (120 DAP), and in stem, root, and leaf fresh weights, and leaf area at 150 DAP. Besides, drought stress led to increases in stomata density and decreases in stomata length. Variation was also found among the cultivars in response to water stress. Significant genotypic differences in stem fresh weight and leaf area under water stress among the cultivars were observed. The highest value of stem fresh weight under stressed conditions was recorded in ROC22 (50.6 g), followed by QĐ159 (46.5g), ROC16 (46.2g), ROC10 (46.1g), and VL06 (44.4g). However, the highest DTI was recorded in ROC16, followed by VL06, ROC10, QĐ93-159, and ROC22, respectively.
Living in the riverbanks: Case of the Ogan malay community settlement, South Sumatera
Authors: Arifin Zainal , Rahman Fajri
Published: May 2020

This article attempts to understand how the settlement layout of riverbank communities, with the case in the Ogan Malay community in South Sumatra province. This article is based on empirical reality in which the community tends to always live on the riverbank, especially the riverbank, with raging water. For the Ogan Malay community, the settlement is an area consisting of villages as dwellings, but also include agricultural areas (fields, fields, and gardens) and other supporting areas, as a source of life. As a riverbank community, the river has always been central in determining the layout of elements of its settlements, thus creating a unique settlement layout pattern. This article is the result of ethnographic (anthropological) research conducted by the author in April - June 2019. Data were collected through depth interviews with indigenous leaders and local communities in the location, as well as through participant observation of life activities in the research field. The results showed that living on the riverbanks is not arbitrary, but based on the community's knowledge system on the river environment itself. This knowledge creates a unique pattern of community settlement layout, where the river has always been central in the preparation of layout planning.
Pebula: Local wisdom of the Buton people considering the prevention and enforcement of corruption
Authors: Munafi La Ode Abdul , Tahara Tasrifin , Tenri Andi , Malim Dinna Dayana La Ode
Published: May 2020

Pebula is a Buton's terminology to refer to acts of corruption. The act of pebula can be in the form of fraud or embezzlement of the state budget, bribes, as well as taking advantage of deception by abusing public office, authority, and power. In the social and state system in Buton, there is a wisdom that reflects the spirit of eradicating pebula. This spirit is manifest through several practices in the life of the community and state that functionally reflect prevention and action (law enforcement) of criminal acts pebula. This study was conducted with a qualitative approach using data collection techniques through the manuscript, library research, and in-depth interviews with informants. This article describes how the prevention and enforcement approach to “pebula” is practiced in the society and state life in Buton as an effort to actualize a clean and accountable governance.
Local wisdom of Bonai people in Ulak Patian, Riau
Authors: Prayogi Ryan
Published: May 2020

This research aims to describe cultural values as local wisdom of the Bonai tribe in establishing the identity of a nation, particularly at Ulak Patian, Riau. This study uses a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, documentation. The results of research on cultural values as the local wisdom of the Bonai tribe in Ulak Patian are carried out by declining ancestral heritage as traditional social attitudes and behavior. There are many types of local wisdom that are described in this article, which is a cultural identity possessed by the Bonai Tribe. This identity has been transformed as a cultural force that must be maintained until now. The current swift current of globalization makes all ethnic groups in Indonesia need to be kept their cultural identity.
Adat as a local ideology of indigenous people in political event
Authors: Tamma Sukri , Duile Timo Markus , Daud Ramlah
Published: May 2020

This article aims to show the phenomenon of Adat as an influential factor in Indonesia's regional election process after the New Order Era. The phenomenon seems to indicate a "local ideology" that fundamentally influences people's political behavior within regional elections. Based on the regional election was in the Toraja regions, Province of South Sulawesi in 2015, this article intends to shows how Adat as the Toraja ethnic group foundation of social identity became the fundamental standard of political behavior. It seems to present Adat as an ideology for the ethnic group where dominantly during the regional election. Ultimately, the view from the Toraja regional election has indicated the possibility of local ideology existence where could be crucial for the local political dynamics. It means the ideology as part of political behavior standard is not only present in its general form as known today. Certain communities could have local ideologies based on their local wisdom, and their context was strictly related to efforts to keep their existence as indigenous people as well as their reclaim as the owner of the land.
Future Perspectives and Challenges of Materials Development: In Honor of Brian Tomlinson’s Contribution to Materials Development Research
Authors: Coombe Christine
Published: May 2020

This special issue brings together the research focusing on future perspectives and challenges of Materials Development. Despite a great number of studies investigating Materials Development from different aspects, there are various unresolved issues which need further research. This special issue publishes 5 articles which focus on different aspects of materials development in various contexts. ﻿
Can Vision 3 Notch up a Win over Pre-university English Textbook?
Authors: Saidi Mavadat
Published: May 2020

The present study aimed to evaluate the newly compiled English book for the third grade of senior high school, currently called the 12th grade, and the previous English textbook for pre-university students. To this end, 80 experienced teachers, with the experience of teaching both books, were asked to complete an eclectic checklist comprising 38 items and evaluating the book in terms of nine major criteria, namely General considerations, Vocabulary, Grammar, Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, Pronunciation, Supplementary materials, tasks and activities. Following that, 10 teachers were also interviewed in order to deepen the quantitative data. The findings indicated that the teachers were more satisfied with the newly introduced book to the educational system. Furthermore, the mean values revealed that the teachers rated the speaking and listening sections as good or satisfactory while they ranked the supplementary materials criterion as the least satisfactory one. As regards the other criteria of the checklist, the findings demonstrated that the teachers were satisfied to some extent. In general, the results confirmed that notwithstanding the dramatic positive changes in Vision 3, it still requires to undergo major revisions in order to meet the EFL students’ needs. Hence, the results would benefit the materials developers in order to locate the areas for improvement.
The Effect of Activity Theory-based Computer-assisted Language Learning on EFL Learners’ Writing Achievement
Authors: Hajimaghsoodi Arezoo , Maftoon Parviz
Published: May 2020

Second language writing instruction has been reconceptualized in accordance with the recent shift of paradigm in second language acquisition from a cognitive to a social perspective. Remarkably, this paradigm shift is in line with the introduction of computer technology and sociocultural theory to second language teaching. To explore the combined effect of computer technology and sociocultural theory on second language writing achievement, the researchers utilized an e-learning platform and activity theory to design an activity theory-based computer-assisted language learning framework appropriate for a second language writing course. For this purpose, 67 sophomores majoring in English translation were selected as the participants of this study. A mixed methods embedded research design was employed using various sources of data collection, including a writing pretest and posttest, two questionnaires, and a semi-structured focus group interview. The results indicated that computer-assisted language learning within the activity theory framework had a significant effect on the writing achievement of the students. Besides, the findings revealed that the students had a positive evaluation of the efficacy of the intervention in their writing achievement. This study has some implications for second language educators, researchers, curriculum developers, and courseware designers.
Questioning the Policy of Teaching ‘Moral Education’ through English as a Foreign Language in a Private School in Dubai
Authors: Tantawy Nesrin
Published: May 2020

Moral Education (ME) is meant to turn all young individuals into morally autonomous adults by providing them with the required competence to judge for themselves what is morally right. To align with such holistic concepts, the UAE Government has launched ME as a school subject to promote tolerance and introduce universal values that are in accordance with the UAE vision. Many schools where students’ population consists mainly of Arabs have decided to adopt English as the medium of instruction (EMI) in teaching ME even though adopting Arabic as the language of instruction was an option at their disposal. Hence, this study is meant to question employing the EMI policy in teaching ME to Arab students in a private school in Dubai. Since teachers are one of the main stakeholders in the teaching-learning process, their perceptions of the target policy and its impact on students’ understanding of the ME syllabus were investigated through ten semi-structured interviews. A second set of qualitative interviews was administered with three of the senior management personnel at the same school to examine the issue through different binoculars. Results show that most teachers disapprove of the adopted policy; moreover, teachers’ voice was never taken into consideration by the school administration.
Promoting Intercultural Communicative Competence through CLIL in Greek Primary Education
Authors: Lagou Fotini , Zorbas Vasilios
Published: May 2020

Intercultural Communicative Competence constitutes one of the most burning issues in foreign Language education given the challenges cultural diversity poses to our formerly homogeneous classrooms. This article attempts to explore the intercultural practices of EFL teachers working in primary schools in Greece, as well as the extent to which Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), which is still striving for recognition in the particular context, promotes the development of intercultural knowledge, attitudes and skills. Using the mixed method research model, the present study investigates the importance primary EFL teachers in Greece ascribe to intercultural objectives, the way the cultural dimension is articulated in professional praxis, the potential of a CLIL approach to foster intercultural sensitivity, as well as the perceived gains and challenges CLIL practitioners face in primary education. The analysis of the findings shed light on a number of constraining factors along with the potential of CLIL to circumvent obstacles and promote intercultural dialogue. It is hoped that the implications of the findings will pave the way for future full-scale research that will serve as a basis for the much-needed change in intercultural education and policy in Greece.
From Observation of Teaching Practices to Mentoring and Teacher Development in a Multicultural Setting: A Case Study
Authors: Parathyras Vassilis , Zorbas Vasilios
Published: May 2020

This article examines whether teacher mentoring can be achieved in the Greek EFL multicultural teaching context, within the private sector, mainly through observation and if this could contribute to the teacher (observee) or even mentor (observer) development. Observation explores everyday multicultural classroom situations and results in a trustworthy interaction between the observer and the teacher about how these could be handled. Mentoring is provided by means of feedback and discussion in an attempt to educate the teacher, offer corrective options and promote reflection. Ideally, development is produced either via the mentor’s suggested alternatives or by the teacher’s own introspection. The article concludes with findings that suggest the suitability of the direct observation form for observing teaching practices in a multicultural setting and the effectiveness of the face-to-face provision of feedback. Furthermore, evidence is provided regarding achievement of mentoring in the private sector, within a working environment of professionalism, respect and trust. Finally, it is shown that teacher development is an issue relying mainly on the personal approach, with innovation and change being its fundamental characteristics.
Applying Gustav Heckmann’s Version of the Socratic Method and the Hawaiian Talk Therapy to Students with Developmental Disabilities: an Intercultural Case Study
Authors: Colombos Alexandros
Published: May 2020

This is a case study of a Greek-American young adult and a New York City non-profit Day Habilitation consumer who was diagnosed with various developmental disabilities. The methods used for therapeutic and educational interventions included Gustav Heckman’s version of Socratic Method called Socratic Enquiry used in individual sessions (one-on-one) for teaching Greek as a Second Language and English Reading and Writing along with social/behavioral skills group therapy sessions of five consumers where Hawaiian Talk Story was used. An intercultural approach was provided, as both methods were very appropriate for studying the intercultural dynamics of groups as well as individuals of diverse backgrounds in multicultural settings and the intercultural meaning of the results of those therapeutic and educational interventions.
The Need for Care: A Study of Teachers’ Conceptions of Care and Pupils’ Needs in a Swedish School-Age Educare Setting
Authors: Haglund Liza
Published: May 2020

This paper presents the findings of a study investigating School-Age Educare (SAE) teachers’ conceptions of care and care practices and how these conceptions of care and actual practices relate to pupils’ needs. The study is based on observations and interviews with two experienced SAE teachers and one young teacher in a Swedish SAE centre, working with pupils between 9–11 years old. The study was undertaken between March 2018 and April 2019, and provides insight into different forms of care and caring practices. The study also shows that pupils nowadays, according to the teachers, have needs that were previously met by their families. The teachers’ conceptions of the importance of a well-functioning group and pupils’ needs to be able to share their feelings, dreams and worries and to value each other’s differences were also salient findings of the study.
The Method of the Socio-Spatial Map for the Reconstruction of Transformative Educational Processes in Educational Contexts
Authors: Maschke Sabine , Wellnitz Verena
Published: May 2020

This article is concerned with the method of the socio-spatial map. It is a method that combines visual (sketches/drawings) with verbal expressions (interviews) in a triangulating manner. This process is particularly suited to empirical questions and analyses of educational contexts, processes and strategies within the framework of extended education, as they are too complex to be captured solely by a single method. Rather, educational processes require a methodical-methodological design that enables as holistic a reconstruction as possible, within the mode of language and visualization, fundamental dispositions, experiences and forms of processing (cf. Maschke, 2019).
Kampf um politische Handlungsfähigkeit. Grundriss einer normativen Theorie globalen zivilen Ungehorsams
Authors: Hahn Henning
Published: May 2020

Dieser Beitrag schreibt Akten globalen zivilen Ungehorsams eine bedeutende Rolle innerhalb des nichtidealen Teils einer globalen Gerechtigkeitstheorie zu. Meine These lautet, dass globaler ziviler Ungehorsam gerechtfertigt sein kann, um politische Handlungsfähigkeit zurückzugewinnen. Zu diesem Zweck werde ich eine dünne Definition zivilen Ungehorsams entwickeln und in die liberalen und republikanischen Rechtfertigungsmodelle einführen. Weil sich diese aber nicht eins zu eins auf die globale Arena übertragen lassen, entwickle ich zwei mögliche Reaktualisierungen: Globaler ziviler Ungehorsam erfüllt eine moralisch signifikante Funktion als Korrektiv im globalen Menschenrechtsregime und als Instrument zur Politisierung globaler Herrschaft. Diese konstruktiven Funktionen kulminieren in dem Ziel, politische Handlungsfähigkeit auf globaler Ebene herzustellen.
Air Pollution and Nasal Mucociliary Clearance Time among Urban and Rural Residents in Two Philippine Communities
Authors: Joson Soraya , Laxamana Joman
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT

Objective: To measure the nasal mucociliary clearance (NMC) time among adults residing in two Philippine communities with different air quality indices using the saccharin and methylene blue test.

Methods:

Design: Cross-Sectional Study

Setting: Diliman, Quezon City and Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Participantss: Fifty (50) participants, 25 residing in an urban city with fair air quality index and 25 residing in a rural province with good air quality index.

Results: The mean NMC time of the urban group was 22.15±12.68 mins and was significantly longer than the NMC time of the rural group which was 5.29±2.87mins; t(48) = 6.643, p<0.0001).

Conclusion: Increased air pollution may be associated with significant prolongation of nasal mucociliary clearance time among urban residents with fair quality air index compared to rural residents with good quality air index.

Keywords: nasal mucociliary clearance, naso mucociliary clearance time, air pollution, air quality index, saccharin test, methylene blue
Prognostic Value of Thyroidectomy and Tracheostomy in Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma
Authors: Garcia Carlo Victorio , Cabungcal Arsenio Claro , Pontejos Alfredo Quintin
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the prognostic value of surgical interventions done among patients with anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC)

Methods: A five-year retrospective chart review of 25 patients was done and baseline characteristics determined. Patients discharged alive as of the time of last chart entry were followed up by phone interview or personal visit. Overall survival was the main outcome measure which was plotted as Kaplan-Meier estimates and compared via log-rank test. The incidence of complications surrounding tracheostomy and thyroidectomy were also noted.

Methods:

Design: Ambispective Cohort Study

Setting: Tertiary National University Hospital

Participants: All private and public (charity) patients seen at the wards or clinics diagnosed with ATC via fine needle cytology or tissue histopathology.

Results: All patients presented with either stage IV-B or stage IV-C disease. A significant difference in survival curves was noted when comparing between the two stages (p<.05). Subgroup analysis per stage revealed no significant difference in overall survival when comparing patients who did not undergo surgery, those who underwent tracheostomy or those who underwent thyroidectomy for both IV-B (p=.244) or IV-C (p=.165) disease. The incidence of complications for tracheostomy was 60%, the most common being mucus plugging. For thyroidectomy, the incidence of complications was 80% with hypocalcemia being the most common> <.05). Subgroup analysis per stage revealed no significant difference in overall survival when comparing patients who did not undergo surgery, those who underwent tracheostomy or those who underwent thyroidectomy for both IV-B (p=.244) or IV-C (p=.165) disease. The incidence of complications for tracheostomy was 60%, the most common being mucus plugging. For thyroidectomy, the incidence of complications was 80% with hypocalcemia being the most common.

Conclusion: The current available data fails to demonstrate any significant survival advantage of tracheostomy or thyroidectomy when performed among similarly staged patients.

Keywords: anaplastic thyroid cancer; thyroidectomy; tracheostomy; survival
Bilateral Facial Nerve (Bell’s) Palsy in a 24-Year-Old Woman: A Case Report
Authors: Tolentino Camille , Cruz Emmanuel Tadeus
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT

Objective: To report a case of acute bilateral facial nerve palsy in a 24-year-old woman and to present the differential diagnoses, pathophysiology, management and prognosis

Methods:

Design: Case study

Setting: Tertiary Private Hospital

Patient: One (1)

Result: A 24-year-old woman with fever, joint pains, cough, chest pain, difficulty ambulating and progressive facial muscle weakness was diagnosed with rheumatic fever. Bilateral facial nerve paralysis was noted, and Electromyography-Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG-NCV) testing with special facial nerve study revealed abnormal facial nerve and blink reflex studies while EMG-NCV of the upper and lower limbs were normal. Audiometry and MRI of the brain and facial nerve were normal while Schirmer’s Test showed decreased tearing in both eyes. The rheumatic fever resolved within 5 days of antibiotics, while Prednisone and physiotherapy resulted in improvement of facial paralysis from House Brackmann V to House Brackmann II-III over a period of 6 months.

Conclusion: Idiopathic facial paralysis or Bell’s Palsy is the most common cause of acute unilateral facial paralysis while bilateral facial nerve paralysis is a rare condition. Patients with facial palsy should undergo appropriate diagnostics to determine the underlying condition and to facilitate prompt management.

Keywords: facial paralysis, idiopathic; Bell’s palsy
GLOBAL SCRUTINY OF INDIA'S FIGHT AGAINST CORONA
Authors: Sanghamitra Dash
Published: May 2020

India's relative success in fighting corona pandemic makes the concerned observers inquisitive of global strategic canvas, positional strengths and implementation challenges that have emerged for India.  An attempt to respond to the threefold query is made in this brief analysis.

Keywords: India, Corona, Public Health, Ancient Therapy, Globalisation
Supervising Teachers’ Insight in Developing Motivation and Confidence of Pre-Service English Teachers During Teaching Practicum
Authors: Indrawati Indrawati , Musyarofah Anna
Published: May 2020

Pre-Service English Teachers (PSTs) of Tarbiyah Fakulty of IAIN Syaikh Abdurrahman Siddik Bangka Belitung do their teaching practicum at high schools. Their supervising teachers play important role in evaluating, couching and mentoring them. In order to develop PSTs motivation and confidence during teaching and learning process, this study was conducted. Some supervising teachers from some high schools in Bangka regency and Pangkalpinang were interviewed. And the findings showed that PSTs should learn more about lesson planning, classroom management, and speaking skills. The result of the interviewed also gave a brief explanation about some subjects and courses that must be equipped by PSTs before they have their teaching practicum at schools.
Use of Copper as a Converter Catalyst on Motorcycle Exhaust to Reduce HC (Hidrocarbon) Gas Emissions
Authors: Juliardi AR Naniek Ratni , Wicaksono Dimas Hafiiz
Published: May 2020

The increasing number of vehicles especially in Surabaya means resulting in congestion in light traffic and there are a lot of gas such as CO, CO2, SOx, NOx and HC which produced by motorcycles and other vehicles. It has a big impact for the living things health and needs a specific studies. Copper catalyst design is the most effective in reducing HC motor vehicle gas. The purpose of this study is using a copper catalyst design method that is varied with engine speed (rpm) 1000, 3000, 5000, 8000, type of fuel and using the number of skates 1, 3, 5. The best result of HC gas reduction from the design with skat 5 at rpm 8000 with premium used of 41,5 % from  171 ppm to 100 ppm. This best condition (8000 rpm, 5 skates) uses premium with 88 octan number, pertalite type fuel with 90 octane number, then use the pertamax with 92 octane number. The HC gas results are 6 ppm, 72 ppm  and 42 ppm.
Medieval History
Authors: Weakland John E.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Weakland.
Common Sense Psychology for History Teachers
Authors: Sipher Roger
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Sipher.
Using Primary Sources and Historians' Interpretations in the Classroom
Authors: Drake Frederick D.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Drake.
Teaching Controversial Materials
Authors: Wall Joseph F.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Wall.
Hollywood Movies from the Golden Age
Authors: Dobbs Charles M.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Dobbs.
"The Pheasants Shot the Archduck!"
Authors: McBride Paul W.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by McBride.
The Oral Tradition and Arab Narrative History
Authors: McBride Lawrence W. , McKiddy Gary E.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by McBride and McKiddy.
Teaching Notes Planning and Adapting Primary Source Materials for Use in State and Local History Studies
Authors: Cantrell Andrea
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Cantrell.
Teaching The Contemporary World
Authors: Wilcox Larry D.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Wilcox.
ETNIS TIONGHOA LANGSA
Authors: Tri Rizki Nurul , Hadi Sutrisno Imam , Ramazan Ramazan
Published: May 2020

Paguyuban Sosial Marga Tionghoa Indonesia (PSMTI) merupakan salah satu organisasi masyarakat Tionghoa yang ada di Kota Langsa. Paguyuban Sosial Marga Tionghoa Indonesia (PSMTI) ini terbentuk di Kota Langsa pada tanggal 19 januari 2012 dan di ketuai oleh pak Samsu. Paguyuban Sosial Marga Tionghoa Indonesia (PSMTI) ini dibentuk agar masyarakat Tionghoa yang ada di Kota Langsa menjadikan organisasi ini sebagai wadah silaturahmi bagi mereka yang sesama masyarakat Tionghoa. Organisasi ini hanya salah satu organisasi yang dimiliki oleh masyarakat Tionghoa di Indonesia dan salah satu nya di Kota Langsa. Paguyuban sosial Marga Tionghoa Indonesia (PSMTI) merupakan organisasi yang sering di bentuk dengan sekelompok orang atau sesama etnis. Paguyuban Sosial Marga Tionghoa Indonesia (PSMTI) juga sudah banyak membuat kegiatan sosial. Pada saat ini Paguyuban Sosial Marga Tionghoa Indonesia (PSMTI) Kota Langsa telah mengalami regenerasi kepengurusan sebanyak tiga kali.
KESENIAN BEJAMU SAMAN SEBAGAI SIMBOL PERSAHABATAN ANTAR KAMPUNG KECAMATAN PUTRI BETUNG KABUPATEN GAYO LUES
Authors: Semah Semah , Junaidi Teuku , Anis Madhan
Published: May 2020

Bejamu Saman adalah sebuah acara kesenian masyarakat Gayo Lues, bejamu saman ini dilakukan dengan cara mengundang masyarakat kampung lain agar datang untuk sama-sama menampilkan tarian saman secara bergantian, namun dalam pelaksanaannya kedua kampung ini akan mempertunjukkan kehebatannya dalam memainkan saman secara bergantian. Tujuan diadakan acara bejamu saman dari dulu hingga kini adalah sebagai pemerkuat ikatan tali silaturrahmi antara sesama serinen saman, ikatan yang terjalin di acara bejamu saman bisa terjalin sangat kuat, ikatan bejamu saman tidak hanya terjadi diantara sesama serinen bejamu saman saja akan tetapi ikatan tersebut bisa berlangsung atau turun temurun kepada keluarga dari kedua serinen saman ini bahkan ke anak-anak mereka. Hal ini yang menyebabkan acara bejamu saman terus dilaksanakan di kampung-kampung di Kabupaten Gayo Lues hingga saat ini.
Вода – найцінніший природний ресурс
Authors: Fеdоrоvа E.Yu.
Published: May 2020

У статті аналізується природній процес забезпечення населення прісною вдою у достатній кількості. Дуже тривожним є факт зменшення запасів прісної води за рахунок обміління великих рік. Обговорюється та доводиться важливість та необхідність наявності чистої прісної води для життя людини. Розглянуто питання, пов’язані з постійно зростаючими потребами у запасах прісної води на Землі, та методи її використання, які допоможуть уникнути водної кризи. У статті доводиться необхідність поповнення джерел прісної води шляхом опріснення існуючих водних ресурсів, описуються методи очищення води.
Розрахункова оцінка втомної міцності зміцнених зубів зубчастих коліс при згині
Authors: Kravchuk V. , Nemchuk O. , Lymarenko O.
Published: May 2020

Розглянуто особливості оцінки втомної міцності зубів зубчастих коліс при згині. Показано, що в усіх стандартах для оцінки втомної міцності зубів коліс застосовують значення границь витривалості, одержаних трудомісткими експериментальними методами. На основі аналізу відповідних даних обґрунтована  необхідність розробки  розрахункових залежностей для визначення границь витривалості зубів зубчастих коліс, побудованих на статистичних закономірностях подібності втомного руйнування. Запропоновано метод для розрахункової оцінки границь      витривалості поверхнево зміцнених зубів коліс при згині. Проведено експериментальні дослідження границь витривалості цементованих зубів зубчастих коліс при згині. Наведено аналіз розрахункових та експериментальних даних. Показана доцільність застосування на практиці розробленого метода для розрахункової оцінки границь витривалості зміцнених зубів зубчастих коліс.
Мониторинг технического состояния судовых малооборотных дизелей
Authors: Kuznetsov V.A.
Published: May 2020

В процессе работы были определены требования, предъявляемые  к деталям ЦПГ малооборотных дизелей. Особо важную  роль в длительной и надежной эксплуатации дизелей играет мониторинг и диагностирование узлов и механизмов для качественной оценки их  технического состояния. Мониторинг является частью технического обслуживания любых энергетических установок независимо от типа судна, а также различных устройств и систем в целом. Цель ее заключается в получении своевременной информации о техническом состоянии отдельных деталей, узлов, механизмов двигателя в целом на основе проведения измерений и анализа результатов измерений различных параметров. Как бы долго малооборотные двигатели не эксплуатировались со временем их приходиться ремонтировать, поэтому компаниями занимающимися изготовлениями судовых дизелей предоставляться технические средства и необходимый качественно-подготовленный персонал способный диагностировать поломанный узел механизма, произвести его дефектацию, определить объём, сроки выполнения и стоимость ремонта. Надежность работы двигателя необходимо поддерживать постоянно на всех этих этапах т.к. от качества выполненных по ремонту работ зависит безопасность мореплавания судна, что в свою очередь контролируется международной морской организацией (ИМО)
La dificultad para difundir los trabajos científicos, patrimonio de la comunidad
Authors: Merlo Julio Fabián
Published: May 2020

Una de las formas de resguardar y difundir la producción científica es mediante los repositorios de investigación; de todos modos las instituciones que ofrecen estas plataformas no poseen un link, que permita entrar a los reservorios de manera directa; ni cuentan con un mecanismo de promoción de ese espacio virtual. En cambio, si se ingresa redes comerciales como ResearchGate, Academia.edu, entre otras, el acceso a la producción científica es más fluida para la generación de vínculos e intercambio con otros investigadores. La divulgación de trabajos científicos relacionados con el patrimonio cultural debe ser un espacio abierto y de alcance a la comunidad en diferentes plataformas, para no quedar invisibilizado por el flujo de información de un mundo globalizado. Los repositorios institucionales deben garantizar el uso de la información, sin la necesidad de que cada investigador tenga que hacerse cargo de la difusión y simultáneamente interactuar con pares de distinta formación.
Implementing Cornish in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly: Attitudes by the population
Authors: Ferdinand Siarl
Published: May 2020

The implementation of Cornish as a community language in Cornwall has become more evident, especially during the last two decades. However, since Cornish speakers constitute not much more than one percent of the total population, it is important to take into account not only their position but also the attitudes of the non-Cornish speakers in order to achieve some success. The literature about attitudes towards the implementation of Cornish is very scarce. SGRÙD Research provided some details about the use of Cornish amongst the speakers in 2000. PFA Research (2007) described general apathy and rather weak opposition to the implementation of Cornish while the Cornish Language Partnership (2013b) presented some positive data amongst the employees of Cornwall Council. The present study, based on the answers of 367 individuals to a questionnaire, provides a more detailed and updated vision on the people’s views. It describes a very different panorama from those outlined previously, with attitudes radically opposed between Cornish and non-Cornish nationals. It is expected that these results may serve to implement a more people friendly language policy which may benefit Cornish and its speakers without encouraging opposition from the rest of the population.
HUBUNGANKARAKTER KEPEMIMPINAN DENGAN KINERJA PENGUSAHA KECIL MAKANAN OLAHAN
Authors: Ekasari Luh Dina
Published: May 2020

Cara seseorang memimpin tentu berbeda dengan orang lain. Cara seseorang mempengaruhi orang lain, bawahan atau kelompok, kemampuan mengarahkan tingkahlaku bawahan atau kelompok itulah yang disebut dengan karakteristik seorang pimpinan. Pimpinan harus memiliki kemampuan atau keahlian khusus dalam bidang yang diinginkan oleh kelompoknya untuk mencapai tujuan organisasi atau kelompok. Tujuannya untuk mengetahui adanya pengaruh gaya yang terdiri atas kepemimpinan Kharismatik, gaya kepemimpinan Demokratis, gaya kepemimpinan Otoriter, dan gaya kepemimpinan Moralis terhadap kinerja pengusaha kecil makanan olahan di Kelurahan Tlogomas, Kecamatan Lowokwaru, Kabupaten Malang.

Dalam penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif, Lokasi penelitian dilakukan di Kelurahan Tlogomas, Kecamatan Lowokwaru Kota Malang. Berdasarkan objek penelitian yang penulis ambil jumlah sampel yang digunakan adalah 42 pengusaha. Dengan metode Wawancara, observasi dan kuesioner dan dilakukan uji validitas dan reliabilitas untuk analisis data menggunakan analisis linear berganda (uji simultan dan uji parsial).

Bahwa penelitian ini menyimpulkan gaya kepemimpinan kharismatik, kepemimpinan otoriter dan gaya kepemimpinan demokratis tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pengusaha kecil makanan olahan. kepemimpinan moralis memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kinerja pengusaha kecil makanan olahan.
ANALISIS PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PETANI TEBU TERHADAP KREDIT KETAHANAN PANGAN DAN ENERGI (Studi Kasus di Desa Bakalan Kecamatan Bululawang Kabupaten Malang)
Authors: Khoirunnisa Ninin , Mutiara Farah
Published: May 2020

Farming income from sugar cane can be improved by the application of technology sugar cane farming and supported by existing capital. This research aims to describe the implementation of Kredit Ketahanan Pangan dan Energi (KKP-E) and analyze factors that affect sugarcane farmers in making decision the KKP-E. Research was filmed in the Bakalan Village Bululawang Subdistrict Malang District. Sample determination was done by using simple random sampling method. The data was collected by using interview, observation and documentation methods. Analysis data method used were descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results of study showsthat implementation of the KKP-E which was done in the area of research was right on target, but the goal of the KKP-E programs has not been fully achieved. In the meantime of logit analysis, socio-economic factors which affecting the decision making farmers KKP-E that is land farmers and number of household dependents sugar cane farmers. Suggestions may be submitted: (1) the supervision and evaluation of the implementation of the KKP-E programs, and (2) to the next, expected to analyze the research or put other variables such as length of sugar cane farming and interest of KKP-E that expected can be affect decision making farmers credit.
Chapter 1: A short history of TBE
Authors: Kahl Olaf , Pogodina Vanda Vatslavovna , Poponnikova Tatyana , Süss Jochen , Zlobin Vladimir
Published: May 2020

TBE virus is a flavivirus and a prominent tick-borne human pathogen occurring in parts of Asia and Europe. The virus was discovered by Lev A. Zilber and co-workers in the former USSR during an expedition in the Far Eastern taiga under the most difficult conditions in 1937. They and members of a second expedition under the leadership of the Academician Evgeny N. Pavlovsky 1938 elucidated the basic eco-epidemiology of the virus. In their natural foci, TBE virus circulates between vectors, certain ixodid ticks, and some of their hosts, so-called reservoir hosts, mostly small mammals. Five different subtypes of TBE virus have been described to date.
Are predator-prey model predictions supported by empirical data? Evidence for a storm-driven shift to an alternative stable state in a crab-clam system
Authors: Glaspie CN , Seitz RD , Lipcius RN
Published: May 2020

A dynamic systems approach can predict steady states in predator-prey interactions, but there are very few examples of predictions from predator-prey models conforming to empirical data. Here, we examined the evidence for the low-density steady state predicted by a Lotka-Volterra model of a crab-clam predator-prey system using data from long-term monitoring, and data from a previously published field survey and field predation experiment. Changepoint analysis of time series data indicate that a shift to low density occurred for the soft-shell clamMya arenariain 1972, the year of Tropical Storm Agnes. A possible mechanism for the shift is that Agnes altered predator-prey dynamics betweenM. arenariaand the blue crabCallinectes sapidus, shifting from a system controlled from the bottom up by prey resources, to a system controlled from the top down by predation pressure on bivalves, which is supported by a correlation analysis of time series data. Predator-prey ordinary differential equation models with these 2 species were analyzed for steady states, and low-density steady states were similar to previously published clam densities and mortality rates, consistent with the idea thatC. sapidusis a major driver ofM. arenariapopulation dynamics. Relatively simple models can predict shifts to alternative stable states, as shown by agreement between model predictions (this study) and published field data in this system. The preponderance of multispecies interactions exhibiting nonlinear dynamics indicates that this may be a general phenomenon.
Development of learning materials in recurrence relations based on blended learning and wet land environment to increase higher order thinking skill of students
Authors: Fajriah Noor , Hidayanto Taufiq , Amalia Rizki
Published: May 2020

Perguruan Tinggi diharapkan dapat menyiapkan sumber daya manusia yang berkompeten dan mampu bersaing di dunia kerja khususnya pada revolusi industri 4.0. Salah satu bentuk jawaban dari tantangan revolusi industri 4.0 dalam praktik pembelajaran di Perguruan tinggi adalah pemanfaatan e-learning. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar materi relasi rekurensi berbasis blended learning yang valid dan efektif. Bahan ajar dikembangkan menurut prosedur pengembangan bahan ajar 4D (Define, Design, Develop, dan Disseminate). Pengembangan hanya difokuskan pada tahap Define, Design, dan Develop. Pada tahap develop, ahli yang dilibatkan sebagai validator sebanyak dua orang pada sesi penilaian ahli (expert appraisal). Hasil validasi bahan ajar adalah Va=3,38 dan berskor lebih dari atau sama dengan 2 pada setiap aspek di masing-masing validator, sehingga bahan ajar dinyatakan valid. Setelah bahan ajar divalidasi, bahan ajar diuji keefektifannya dengan melibatkan 42 mahasiswa sebagai subjek pada sesi Uji Pengembangan (Developmental Testing). Hasil uji keefektifannya yaitu Ka=3,30 dan berskor lebih dari atau sama dengan 2 pada setiap aspek di masing-masing subjek uji. Oleh karena itu, bahan ajar dinyatakan efektif.