bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Water-quality issues facing dairy farming: potential natural and built attenuation of nitrate losses in sensitive agricultural catchments
Authors: Singh Ranvir , Horne David J.
Published: November 2019

Context Dairy farming will be increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impacts, in particular for its impacts on freshwater quality in New Zealand and elsewhere. Management and mitigation of high nitrate losses is one of the greatest water-quality challenges facing dairy farming in New Zealand and other countries. Management of critical flow pathways and nitrate-attenuation capacity could offer potential solutions to this problem and help maintain dairy-farming productivity, while reducing its water-quality impacts. Aims The present paper reviewed the key water-quality issues faced by dairy farming and assessed potential of emerging edge-of-paddock technologies, and catchment-scale nutrient-attenuation practices, to reduce nitrate losses from dairy farming to receiving water bodies. Methods We developed a conceptual catchment-scale modelling analysis assessing potential natural and built attenuation of nitrate losses from dairy farming in the Tararua and Rangitikei catchments (located in the lower part of the North Island, New Zealand). Key results This exploratory analysis suggests that a reduction of greater than 25% in the river nitrate loads from dairy-farming areas could potentially be achieved by spatially aligning dairy land with areas of high subsurface nitrate-attenuation capacity, and by managing critical flow pathways using innovative edge-of-field technologies such as controlled drainage, drainage-water harvesting for supplemental irrigation, woodchip bioreactors, and constructed wetlands in the study catchments. Conclusions The research findings highlighted the potential to better understand, map and effectively utilise existing natural and new built-in nitrate-attenuation capacity to significantly reduce water-quality impacts from dairy farming across environmentally sensitive agricultural catchments. This knowledge and tools could help farmers close the gap between what can be achieved with current, in-field mitigation practises and the nitrogen-loss allocation imposed by regulatory authorities. Implications However, the research findings presented here are based on a coarse-scale, conceptual modelling analysis, and therefore further research is recommended to develop tools and practices to better understand, map and effectively utilise existing natural and new built-in nitrogen attenuation capacity at farm-scale to achieve productive and environmentally friendly pastoral dairy farming across agricultural landscapes.
Use of time-lapse imaging to evaluate morphokinetics of in vitro equine blastocyst development after oocyte holding for two days at 15°C versus room temperature before intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Authors: Martino N. A. , Marzano G. , Mastrorocco A. , Lacalandra G. M. , Vincenti L. , Hinrichs K. , Dell'Aquila M. E.
Published: November 2019

Time-lapse imaging was used to establish the morphokinetics of equine embryo development to the blastocyst stage after invitro oocyte maturation (IVM), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and embryo culture, in oocytes held overnight at room temperature (22–27°C; standard conditions) before IVM. Embryos that developed to the blastocyst stage underwent precleavage cytoplasmic extrusion and cleavage to the 2-, 3- and 4-cell stages significantly earlier than did embryos that arrested in development. We then determined the rate of blastocyst formation after ICSI in oocytes held for 2 days at either 15°C or room temperature before IVM (15-2d and RT-2d treatment groups respectively). The blastocyst development rate was significantly higher in the 15-2d than in the RT-2d group (13% vs 0% respectively). The failure of blastocyst development in the RT-2d group precluded comparison of morphokinetics of blastocyst development between treatments. In any condition examined, development to the blastocyst stage was characterised by earlier cytoplasmic extrusion before cleavage, earlier cleavage to 2- and 4-cell stages and reduced duration at the 2-cell stage compared with non-competent embryos. In conclusion, this study presents morphokinetic parameters predictive of embryo development invitro to the blastocyst stage after ICSI in the horse. We conclude that time-lapse imaging allows increased precision for evaluating effects of different treatments on equine embryo development.
Unraveling driving forces explaining significant reduction in satellite-inferred Arctic surface albedo since the 1980s
Authors: Zhang Rudong , Wang Hailong , Fu Qiang , Rasch Philip J. , Wang Xuanji
Published: November 2019

The Arctic has warmed significantly since the early 1980s and much of this warming can be attributed to the surface albedo feedback. In this study, satellite observations reveal a 1.25 to 1.51% per decade absolute reduction in the Arctic mean surface albedo in spring and summer during 1982 to 2014. Results from a global model and reanalysis data are used to unravel the causes of this albedo reduction. We find that reductions of terrestrial snow cover, snow cover fraction over sea ice, and sea ice extent appear to contribute equally to the Arctic albedo decline. We show that the decrease in snow cover fraction is primarily driven by the increase in surface air temperature, followed by declining snowfall. Although the total precipitation has increased as the Arctic warms, Arctic snowfall is reduced substantially in all analyzed data sets. Light-absorbing soot in snow has been decreasing in past decades over the Arctic, indicating that soot heating has not been the driver of changes in the Arctic snow cover, ice cover, and surface albedo since the 1980s.
Meta-analyses of simultaneous interpreting and working memory
Authors: Mellinger Christopher D. , Hanson Thomas A.
Published: November 2019

This article adopts a meta-analytic research framework to examine the strength of the relationship between working memory and simultaneous interpreting. This quantitative analysis utilizes a random effects model to combine multiple studies in an examination of differences between professional interpreters and various comparison groups as well as the relationship between working memory capacity and interpreter performance. Moderating and control variables are discussed, and a classification scheme for work on these topics is proposed. Two moderating variables are examined by testing the difference between working memory tests relying on auditory and visual stimuli as well as storage tasks (short-term memory) and processing tasks (working memory). Published studies were collected from several field-specific databases by queryingworking memoryandsimultaneous interpretingas key terms, and then supplemented by reviewing references, searching Google Scholar, and reviewing the work of scholars known to work in the area. Results are indicative of differences between professional and comparison groups, with professional interpreters exhibiting greater working memory capacity. Additionally, an overall positive correlation was observed between working memory capacity and measures of the quality of simultaneous interpreting.
Text characteristics, perceived difficulty and task performance in
sight translation
Authors: Wu Zhiwei
Published: November 2019

This paper reports on an exploratory study examining the
relationship between text characteristics, perceived difficulty and task
performance in sight translation (ST). Twenty-nine undergraduate interpreters
were asked to sight-translate six texts with different properties. Correlation
analysis shows that Sophisticated Word Type and Mean Length of a T-unit are,
respectively, the lexical and the syntactic variables having the highest
correlations with all the three dependent variables (i.e. perceived difficulty,
accuracy and fluency in ST performance). Surprisingly, the discoursal variables
are weakly or modestly correlated with the dependent variables. Thematic
analysis of the students’ reflective essays points to two hypothesized causal
links among the three Ps in ST: task properties may cause
decoding difficulties and cognitive overload in the cognitive
process, which in turn lead to inaccuracy and dysfluency in
ST performance. The research findings lend empirical support to
the “shallow-scan hypothesis” in previous research. Finally, this study proposes
a three-tier conceptual framework to inform and guide future research to
operationalize variables in ST empirical studies. The pedagogical implications
of ST are also discussed.
Affiliation in interpreter-mediated therapeutic talk
Authors: Vranjes Jelena , Bot Hanneke , Feyaerts Kurt , Brône Geert
Published: November 2019

The aim of this article is to explore how affiliation (Stivers 2008) with the patient is displayed and interactionally achieved in the context of an interpreter-mediated therapeutic dialogue. More specifically, we focus on the interplay between affiliative listener responses – especially head nods – and gaze in this setting. Interpreter-mediated therapeutic talk is not only a setting that has received very little systematic scrutiny in the literature, but it is also particularly interesting for the study of listener responses. Drawing on the insights from Conversation Analysis, a naturally occurring interpreter-mediated therapeutic session was analysed that had been recorded using mobile eye-tracking technology. This approach allowed for a detailed analysis of the interlocutors’ synchronous gaze behaviour in relation to speech and head nods during the interaction. The results revealed differences in the interpreter’s and the therapist’s affiliative listener responses that were linked to the interactional goals of the encounter and to their social roles. Moreover, we found a strong relationship between mutual gaze and head nods as tokens of affiliation. Thus, these findings provide support for the inclusion of gaze in studies of interpreter-mediated dialogue and, more broadly, in the study of affiliation in social interaction.
Riddling: The dominant rhetorical device in W. H. Auden’s “The
Wanderer”
Authors: Verdonk Peter
Published: November 2019

This chapter focuses on rhetorical and stylistic patterns in
W. H. Auden’s “The Wanderer” (1966). After a preliminary stylistic analysis of the poem’s
sound, grammar and vocabulary, the author shifts to consider aspects of the
wider discoursal context in which Auden’s poem is framed. This enlarging of
the poem’s context is assisted through the incorporation of relevant
particulars from Auden’s biography, from around the time the poet was
writing “The Wanderer”. It is pointed out how Auden himself talked of his
fascination with Anglo-Saxon poetry, with its metrical and rhetorical
devices. The chapter also explores the ways in which a stronger
interpretation of the poem can be reached by positioning the poem’s language
against the phonological and rhetorical arrangements of Anglo-Saxon poetry.
Particular attention is paid both to the rhetorical device of
kenning and to the stylistic and rhetorical composition
of riddles in the Exeter Book. The chapter concludes that a rounder and more
productive reading of Auden’s “The Wanderer” can be reached when it is
informed by knowledge of the rhetorical and stylistic features of its
literary precursor.
Spelling errors in English derivational suffixes reflect morphological boundary strength
Authors: Gahl Susanne , Plag Ingo
Published: November 2019

To what extent do speakers decompose morphologically complex words, such assegmentable, into their morphological constituents? In this article, we argue that spelling errors in English affixes reflect morphological boundary strength and degrees of segmentability. In support of this argument, we present a case study examining the spelling of the suffixes -able/-ible, -ence/-ance, and -mentin an online resource (Tweets), in forms such as , , , and . Based on previous research on morphological productivity and boundary strength (Hay, 2002;Hay & Baayen, 2002,2005), we hypothesized that morphological segmentability should affect the choice between  vs. ,  vs. , and  vs. <-mint>. An analysis of roughly 23,000 non-standard spellings is consistent with that hypothesis, underscoring the usefulness of spelling variation as a source of evidence for morphological segmentability and for the role of morphological representations in language production and comprehension.
Intercultural experience in narrative
Authors: Wilczewski Michał
Published: November 2019

This book systematically investigates intercultural experiences of Polish managers and specialists delegated by their multinational company (MNC) on an international assignment to China. The book employs narrative inquiry to explore language, intercultural communication, collaboration, learning, and expatriate adjustment in the MNC. This approach offers new insights into intercultural experiences, communication, and cultural challenges faced by an under-researched group of professionals exposed to intensive collaborations with the local managers and employees. The findings also illustrate how the expatriates learned to better navigate the multicultural and multilingual business context and what factors facilitated and inhibited their learning and adjustment. Encouraging the qualitative, context-sensitive examination of expatriate-local personnel interactions, the book will be an invaluable source for scholars and practitioners interested in, among others, novel approaches to investigating language and intercultural communication in international business, cross-cultural management, qualitative cross-cultural research, as well as for lecturers and students interested in Central Europe and China.
IMR consistency tests with higher modes on gravitational signals from the second observing run of LIGO and Virgo
Authors: Breschi Matteo , O’Shaughnessy Richard , Lange Jacob , Birnholtz Ofek
Published: November 2019

Current tests of general relativity are performed using approximations which neglect a key feature of complete solution of Einstein’s theory: higher-order modes. Our analysis will reassess these tests, including these higher-order mode effects. We have chosen to perform inspiral-merger-ringdown consistency tests on the gravitational transients detected by LIGO and Virgo during the observing run O2. We use an approximant which includes all higher modes with

(NRSur7dq2) and then, for three selected cases, we repeat the tests involving fits on numerical relativity simulations. The results are consist with the predictions of general relativity and the combined posterior distribution for the analyzed events does not show deviations from GR above the 39.3% confidence level.
Quantum bridges in phase space: interference and nonclassicality in strong-field enhanced ionisation
Authors: Chomet H , Sarkar D , Figueira de Morisson Faria C
Published: November 2019

We perform a phase-space analysis of strong-field enhanced ionisation in molecules, with emphasis on quantum-interference effects. Using Wigner quasi-probability distributions and the quantum Liouville equation, we show that the momentum gates reported in a previous publication (Takemoto and Becker 2011 Phys. Rev. A 84 023401) may occur for static driving fields, and even for no external field at all. Their primary cause is an interference-induced bridging mechanism that occurs if both wells in the molecule are populated. In the phase-space regions for which quantum bridges occur, the Wigner functions perform a clockwise rotation whose period is intrinsic to the molecule. This evolution is essentially non-classical and non-adiabatic, as it does not follow equienergy curves or field gradients. Quasi-probability transfer via quantum bridges is favoured if the electron’s initial state is either spatially delocalised, or situated at the upfield molecular well. Enhanced ionisation results from the interplay of this cyclic motion, adiabatic tunnel ionisation and population trapping. Optimal conditions require minimising population trapping and using the bridging mechanism to feed into ionisation pathways along the field gradient.
Finite-size effect of the thermal conductivity in one dimensional chain
Authors: Wei Tongli , Li Yaojin , Cheng Jinxia , Jia Chenglong
Published: November 2019

Finite-size effect of the thermal conductivity in one dimensional chain is theoretically investigated with a phenomenological model. Boundary temperature dropping and the spectrum-dependent linear temperature profile within the chain are given self-consistently at high temperatures. A general formula of thermal conductivity is presented and a good agreement with the molecular dynamics simulations is obtained. It is found that while

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Casimir stresses in active nematic films
Authors: Basu Abhik , Joanny Jean-Francois , Jülicher Frank , Prost Jacques
Published: November 2019

We calculate the Casimir stresses in a thin layer of active fluid with nematic order. By using a stochastic hydrodynamic approach for an active fluid layer of finite thickness L, we generalize the Casimir stress for nematic liquid crystals in thermal equilibrium to active systems. We show that the active Casimir stress differs significantly from its equilibrium counterpart. For contractile activity, the active Casimir stress, although attractive like its equilibrium counterpart, diverges logarithmically as L approaches a threshold of the spontaneous flow instability from below. In contrast, for small extensile activity, it is repulsive, has no divergence at any L and has a scaling with L different from its equilibrium counterpart.
Relaxation dynamics of Kuramoto model with heterogeneous coupling*
Authors: Pan Tianwen , Huang Xia , Xu Can , Lü Huaping
Published: November 2019

The Landau damping which reveals the characteristic of relaxation dynamics for an equilibrium state is a universal concept in the area of complex system. In this paper, we study the Landau damping in the phase oscillator system by considering two types of coupling heterogeneity in the Kuramoto model. We show that the critical coupling strength for phase transition, which can be obtained analytically through the balanced integral equation, has the same formula for both cases. The Landau damping effects are further explained in the framework of Laplace transform, where the order parameters decay to zero in the long time limit.
Underwater acoustic metamaterial based on double Dirac cone characteristics in rectangular phononic crystals*
Authors: Pei Dong-Liang , Yang Tao , Chen Meng , Jiang Heng
Published: November 2019

We theoretically construct a rectangular phononic crystal (PC) structure surrounded by water with C
2v
symmetry, and then place a steel rectangular scatterer at each quarter position inside each cell. The final complex crystal has two forms: the vertical type, in which the distance s between the center of the scatterer and its right-angle point is greater than 0.5a, and the transverse type, in which s is smaller than 0.5a (where a is the crystal constant in the x direction). Each rectangular scatterer has three variables: length L, width D, and rotation angle θ around its centroid. We find that, when L and D change and θ is kept at zero, there is always a linear quadruply degenerate state at the corner of the irreducible Brillouin zone. Then, we vary θ and find that the quadruply degenerate point splits into two doubly-degenerate states with odd and even parities. At the same time, the band structure reverses and undergoes a phase change from topologically non-trivial to topologically trivial. Then we construct an acoustic system consisting of a trivial and a non-trivial PC with equal numbers of layers, and calculate the projected band structure. A helical one-way transmission edge state is found in the frequency range of the body band gap. Then, we use the finite-element software Comsol to simulate the unidirectional transmission of this edge state and the backscattering suppression of right-angle, disorder, and cavity defects. This acoustic wave system with rectangular phononic crystal form broadens the scope of acoustic wave topology and provides a platform for easy acoustic operation.
Coulomb-dominated oscillations in a graphene quantum Hall Fabry–Pérot interferometer*
Authors: Zhang Guan-Qun , Lin Li , Peng Hailin , Liu Zhongfan , Kang Ning , Xu Hong-Qi
Published: November 2019

The electronic Fabry–Pérot interferometer operating in the quantum Hall regime may be a promising tool for probing edge state interferences and studying the non-Abelian statistics of fractionally charged quasiparticles. Here we report on realizing a quantum Hall Fabry–Pérot interferometer based on monolayer graphene. We observe resistance oscillations as a function of perpendicular magnetic field and gate voltage both on the electron and hole sides. Their Coulomb-dominated origin is revealed by the positive (negative) slope of the constant phase lines in the plane of magnetic field and gate voltage on the electron (hole) side. Our work demonstrates that the graphene interferometer is feasible and paves the way for the studies of edge state interferences since high-Landau-level and even denominator fractional quantum Hall states have been found in graphene.
SI-traceable monoelemental solutions on the highest level of accuracy: 25 years from the foundation of CCQM to recent advances in the development of measurement methods*
Authors: Röthke A , Görlitz V , Jährling R , Kipphardt H , Matschat R , Richter S , Rienitz O , Schiel D
Published: November 2019

Within the Working Group on Inorganic Analysis (IAWG) of the Consultative Committee for Amount of Substance: Metrology in Chemistry and Biology (CCQM) international key comparisons and pilot studies related to inorganic analysis are carried to ensure consistency in this field at the highest level. Some of these comparisons deal directly with the preparation and characterization of monoelemental solutions or with topics, closely related. The importance of monoelemental solutions lies in the fact that almost every measurement in inorganic analysis relies on the comparison with either a reference material, or references in form of solutions, usually (mono)elemental solutions. All quantitative measurement approaches, e.g. isotope dilution or standard addition, need an accurate reference solution made from a well characterized reference material, prepared under full gravimetric control. These primary (monoelemental) solutions do not only serve as arbitrary references/calibration solutions, but they also link up measurement results to the International System of units (SI), this way establishing the so-called metrological traceability to a measurement unit of the SI. Without such solutions on the highest possible level of accuracy and with the smallest possible associated uncertainties (for e.g. element content and/or impurities), an analysis itself can never be as good as it could be with appropriate reference solutions. This article highlights select key comparisons and pilot studies dealing with monoelemental solution-related topics within the IAWG from the foundation of CCQM—25 years ago—up to latest achievements in the field of inorganic analysis.
Evaluation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Implementation of Vocational High School Workshop at Surakarta City
Authors: Basori
Published: November 2019

The high number of work accidents due to human error or another is one that needs to be considered in the framework of both industry and educational institutions. This study is intended to determine the effectiveness of the level of implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations in vocational schools in the city of Surakarta. This research used research method that developed by Stufflebeam, that was CIPP model (Context, Input, Process, Product). The population in this study was all vocational students in the city of Surakarta. The sample was used 217 students with purposive sampling technique in 4 places namely SMK Negeri 2 Surakarta, SMK Negeri 5 Surakarta, SMK Pancasila Surakarta, and SMK Purnama Surakarta. Data collection using interviews, observation, documentary studies and questionnaires. Data analysis for qualitative data using interactive analysis model and the quantitative data using assessment criteria. The results show that, Context: (1) There is no official who joined OHS (2) The absence of detailed division of tasks. Input: (1) There is no system integrated with the school structure, (2) No officers are trained in OHS field, (3) OHS facility has standard with a percentage equal to 68, 2%. Process: (1) The use of OHS infrastructure includes the high category with the percentage of 59, 9%. (2) Student motivation and awareness of OHS included in a high category with a percentage of 68, 2%. (3) OHS materials have been processed in basic subjects, only less training. Product: Implementation of OHS in School workshop included in a high category with percentage 82, 5%.
Increasing vocational school students’ competency of automotive brake system by implementing diagnostic problem-based e-jobsheet
Authors: Fadhilah Makunti Janatun , Widjanarko Dwi
Published: November 2019

This study aims to determine product feasibility, effectiveness, and student responses to e-job sheet based the diagnostic problem on brake system checking competence. The research method used is Research and Development (R & D). The results of the product feasibility test by the media expert were 90.6% and by the material experts 84%, both stated very feasible. The product effectiveness test used a one-group pretest-posttest design test, the result of the students’ competence increased from 42% to 84%. This shows that there was a significant difference in the average competence of students between before and after using the e-job sheet based diagnostic problem with a tcount of 14.77>ttable of 2.10. The result of the n-gain test obtained medium improvement criterion with average 0.33. Analysis of students’ responses obtained 89.08% which is categorized very good.
Adaptive Hypermedia System Development Based on Moodle to Overcome the Diversity of Learning Style on Vocational Education in Indonesia
Authors: Setiawan Toni , Irlanto Sudomo R. , Nur Hasanah Fatmawati
Published: November 2019

The inputof vocational education college does not come from one source, but several sources, from high school or other kind of high schools and from vocational high schools or other kind vocational high school, so students have diverse learning styles.This research is type of R&D (Reseach and Development), the research procedure consists of: 1) make the needs analysis of products that will be developed based on the potential and problems of moodle-based adaptive hypermedia; 2) reviewing the study of literature and information by observation; 3) designing basic products; 4) expert validation; 5) revision of product design; 6) designing media; 7) perform a functional trial; 8) first product revision; 9) user trials; 10) second product revision; 11) product implementation. The results of this research are adaptive hypermedia with link http://www.evodu.net/, adaptive hypermedia is designed specifically for college students in vocational education with diverse learning styles.
Development of “Image Processing” Practical Learning Model On Diploma Program Informatics Engineering Department
Authors: Sulendro Mangiri Herry
Published: November 2019

This research was conducted by students of Informatics Engineering diploma program at the Teachers’ Training College in Central Java. This study uses a research model for the development of a 4D model learning system. Before the research was carried out the initial needs analysis on the Practical Image Processing learning that took place so far in the Informatics Engineering diploma program. This research aims to find out the suitability of the practice learning model needed by the industrial world. The results of the initial needs analysis show that the practical learning model is needed by students in improving the ability and skills of the Image Processing field. The stages in developing practical learning use 4D as follows: 1) defining; 2) design; 3) development; 4) dissemination. The four stages include: a) lecturer and student observation; b) designing teaching materials; c) design of practicum modules; d) designing practicum instructions; e) designing practicum tools; f) validation of teaching materials experts, practice modules, media practice tools; g) limited trial.

In this study is still in the development stage, for the dissemination phase in further research. In the desimanation stage is a wide dissemination stage of the results of the design of practical learning models
The Effectivity of Snowball Throwing Learning Model Viewed From the Activeness and the Achievement of Students at Vocational High School
Authors: Al Hafidz Miftah , Arifin Zaenal
Published: November 2019

The purpose of this research is to know the effectivity of snowball throwing learning model at Maintenance of Light Vehicle Engines Subject viewed from the activeness and the achievement of Students at Vacational High School. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) and conducted in 3 cycles consisted of 4 stages; they are planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of this research were 30 students grade XI TKR A Vacational High School Pembaharuan Purworejo. The results of the research showed that: (1) Snowball throwing learning model is proven able to improve students’ activeness. That can be seen from the improvement in every cycle; cycle I is 53,3%, cycle II 58%, and cycle III 68,8%. (2) The learning implementation by using snowball throwing learning model can improve the achievement of Grade XI TKR A students at Maintenance of Light Vehicle Engines Subject. It can be seen from cycle I, the number of students whose learning is complete 33,3%, while at cycle II is 62,5%, and at cycle III is 83,3%.
Implementation of Industrial Classes Vocational School with Astra Honda Motor In Sukoharjo
Authors: Farhan Sabiq , Arifin Zainal
Published: November 2019

This study aims to determine the implementation of the industrial class of Vocational School with Astra Honda Motor in Sukoharjo. This study includes a type of quantitative research with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and data analysis techniques carried out by steps (1) collecting respondents’ data; (2) analyze the data by describing or describing the collected data; (3) presents in graphical form (visual).ndustrial Class Indicators are measured based on guidelines from Developing Effective Cooperation between InstitutionsVocational Training and Industrial Training Directorate of Vocational Development, namely: implementation of Honda curriculum, implementation of Industrial Work Practice, and implementation of industrial culture (5R). The results of this study indicate that this indicator mostly shows a very good category.
Maintenance Management Of Welding Engineering Workshops In Vocational High Schools Inspecial Region Of Yogyakarta
Authors: Jarwono Tri , Ardian Aan
Published: November 2019

This study aimed at investigating the maintenance management of welding engineering workshops and factors affecting the damage of welding equipment in vocational high schools located in Special Region of Yogyakarta. The study employed quantitative descriptivedesign. It was conducted at vocational high schools SMKN 1 Sedayu, SMKN 2 Pengasih, SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Wates, and SMKN 1 Pundong. The respondents were heads of workshops, teachers of welding engineering subject, workshop technicians, and students. The data were collected through survey, observation, and interview. The quantitative descriptive technique was employed to analyze the collected data. The results of the study show that the maintenance management of welding engineering workshops in some VHS in Yogyakarta is Very Gooddespitesome problemsin the maintenance procedure. The factors causing the equipment damage are the unscheduled maintenance procedure, absence of inventory lists, lack of technicians, improper use of workshop equipment, and the limited amount of maintenance budget.
Using Car Toys with Videos to Introduce Kinematics in Physics
Authors: Aghastya Adya , handhika Jeffry , Sunaryo  , Widi Astuti Septiana , Jamaludin
Published: November 2019

This research aims to describe the use of car toys with Videos (TwV) in introducing Kinematics. This research specifically also provides information on the advantages and disadvantages of using TwV in learning Physics. This research was conducted at the Indonesia Railway Academy (IRA) - Madiun in the railway transportation management program, taking Physics classes A and B (46 students). A pre-test and a post-test of the concept of kinematics were given to determine the influence of TvW. It can be concluded that the use of TvW increases the kinematics conception test scores with N-Gain (0.44). The weaknesses in the TvW media can stimulate the emergence of the cognitive conflict and higher order thinking skills in which the students are required to discuss the causes of the incompatibility of experimental results with the theory.
The Development of “Manufacturing Drawing” Video Tutorials in State Vocational High School SMKN 2 Pengasih
Authors: Noviyanta Ridwan , Ngadiyono Yatin
Published: November 2019

This research aims to develop and examine the feasibility level of the video tutorials for the Manufacturing Drawing subject in state vocational high school SMKN 2 Pengasih using the Inventor 2013 software. This research employs the research and development (R&D) model. The product assessment or validation was done by experts in the subject and the media, followed by an initial and final testing by the research participants. The obtained data are analyzed using the descriptive analysis technique. The product of the research is a set of MP4 video tutorials with 1280 x 720 format, not-too-long duration, texts, voice narration, and music accompaniment, which are put together in a PowerPoint program. The mean scores of the product in the subject materials assessment, media assessment, initial testing, and final testing are 3.30, 3.55, 3.37, and 3.18, respectively. The total mean score of the product (3.35) is classified as Very Good, which means that the video tutorials are feasible for use.
Students’ Competences in Practicums of Various Competencies in Machining Engineering
Authors: Ardhian Syah Dhany , Nuryanto Apri
Published: November 2019

This study aimed at investigating productive practicums of various competencies and the competences of Machining Engineering department students of Muhammadiyah 1 Bantul Vocational High School. It is a descriptive study which employed both quantitative and qualitative research designs. The practicums of various competencies consisted of seven stages led by two teachers. Those stages are opening, presenting the introductory theory, demonstrating, conducting productive practicums of various competencies, evaluating, giving feedback, and closing. Based on the data analysis, the percentage of students’ response is 70%, and it is categorized as good. The average score of the students’ competences is 81.67, and it is also categorized as good. Finally, the percentage of students’ activity aspect is 90%, and it is also categorized as very good.
The Effects Of Industrial Working Practices And Student Competencies On Work Readiness Of Students In SMKN 1 Sedayu
Authors: Eko Saputro dan Sugiyono Aryo
Published: November 2019

This research aimed to analyze the effects of industrial working practices and student competencies on students… work readiness. This research is a survey involving 72 respondents (grade 12 students). Data were collected using a questionnaire (Likert scale) and documentation techniques. The results suggest that the industrial working practices… achievement is considered high (77.8%), students… competencies are considered high (79.6%), and students… work readiness also falls within high category (79.4%). Industrial working practices have positive and significant effects on students… work readiness indicated by > (4.396 > 1.667) with correlation of 0.465. Student competencies have positive and significant effects on students… work readiness indicated by > (2.262 > 1.667) with correlation of 0.261. Both industrial working practices and student competencies have positive and significant effects on students… work readiness calculated by using = 9.911 > = 3.130 with correlation of 0.471.
The 2013 Curriculum-Based Learning Evaluation At Vocational High Schools In Yogyakarta Special Region
Authors: Purnomo Edy , Triwiyono Endri
Published: November 2019

The applying curriculum in Indonesia is currently the 2013 Curriculum that has been used at all levels of education (The Regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia No. 60 of 2014). The purpose of the 2013 Curriculum in general is to prepare Indonesian people to have the ability to live as individuals and citizens who are faithful, productive, creative, innovative, and affective and contribute to the lives of the society, nation, and world civilization (Mulyasa, 2013: 7). Regarding these changes, the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum in Vocational High Schools (VHSs) uses the scientific approach (The regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia No. 103 of 2014). In addition, it has been understood that the implementation of learning itself can serve as thecrucialaspect in assessing the success of learning. Because no matter how good the curriculum is made, unless the teacher properly carries out the learning in accordance with the existing curriculum, the curriculum will not run well. This is because the curriculum and its learning process are two inseparable things even though they are in different positions.
Mapping The Graduate Quality Of Automotive Engineering Education (S1) Study Program FT UNY
Authors: Haryana Kir , Nirmala Adhi Yoga P , Sudiyanto  , Sutiman
Published: November 2019

The particular study aimed to; 1) know the job’s field of graduate; 2) know the graduate’s waiting period to get a job; 3) know the quality of graduates; 4) know the relevance of educational material; 5) collect the advice and inputs from graduates for the development of Study Programs; and 6) mapping the positions for graduates. This study was a descriptive study. The population in this study was all alumni of Automotive Engineering Education Study Program and selected using Snow Ball Sampling. Data collection was through questionnaires and documentation. The data analysis technique used descriptive analysis. The findings showed; 1) Most types of alumni’s job are vocational school teachers in the automotive field (52%); 2) The most waiting period for graduates is between 1-2 months (57.6%); 3) The quality of graduates is in a very good category; 4) The majority of alumni stated that the material on study program curriculum is in the relevant category (52%); 5) Suggestions and inputs from alumni for the development of study programs, i.e. improving the English skills and soft skills for students, means of practice and cooperation; and 6) Most respondents stated that the level of the workforce’s needs for graduates is in the very high category (45%) and there are 28 types of jobs for graduates.
Gaps in VHS graduate followership skills against labor needs in industry
Authors: Sari AS , Mariah S
Published: November 2019

The level of qualification of vocational graduates according to Indonesia National Framework is at level two working. The position of workers in the industry is basically a follower. No leader is successful if not supported by reliable followers, but loyalty to tasks and positions is still not developed in education and training in Vocational High School (VHS). The purpose of this research is to know the gaps in followership skills of VHS graduates with the requirement of manpower in industry. The research method used descriptive quantitative. The subjects of the study were a supervisor, principal and teacher of VHS in Yogyakarta. Determination through purposive sampling as much as 27 respondents. Test validity 27 statements concerning the instrument, while all instruments stated reliable with high reliability. From the average expected total score of 24.33 is categorized as high. While the response from the industry is 12.065 which means low. The gap between expectations and industry responses to followership skills of 12.265. These results explain that there is a gap between the need for followership skills of VHS graduates to the workforce in the industry. In the future, a learning model needs to be developed so that the gap can decrease.
Critical issues of teaching innovations for vocational teachers: a literature review
Authors: Sudirman A
Published: November 2019

This study aims to examine a literature review on teaching innovations that in part continues to sustain certain key aspects namely curriculum and assessment innovations, innovational instructions, innovative pedagogical strategies, technological innovations, and innovative teaching materials. As critical issues in current trends of vocational education and training (VET), these componential parts determine how vocational teaching innovations are set to enhance breakthroughs in terms of student-centered learning and teaching activities, and to what extent technology-based interactions should not abandon a humanistic approach involving direct social interactions and engagement. The results of article reviews show that teaching innovations seek to promote vocational teachers’ professional services, so that they actively advance technological skills, competencies and digital technologies in the digital era (45%). Another finding also leads to an institutional policy that teaching innovations need massive changes in the online pedagogical dimension (30%) fully supported by technological devices within a conducive atmosphere of learning and teaching processes. In another perspective, vocational teachers play a vital role in implementing the curriculum and literacy development through contextual projects, cultural awareness and curriculum development (20%). In contrast, only one article (5%) reviews how a competency-based performance assessment obviously contributes to the students’ competence and teaching innovations. Regardless of this fact, vocational teachers are agents of innovations who keep prioritizing better academic development and innovative professional services.
Revitalizing the role of teachers in practice learning to increase vocational students readiness
Authors: Mariah S , Sari AS
Published: November 2019

Vocational teachers are the spearhead in practical learning should be responsive, anticipatory and proactive to the needs of current and future vocational graduates. 21st-century skills bring the consequences of teacher’s role in practical learning not only as facilitator, motivator, administrator. In practice learning, Teachers should act as supervisors who are responsible for product, quality, price, method, morale, practice, safety, and environment. In addition to hard skills, important aspects of soft skills needed in the world of work including discipline, responsibility, mental work, adaptability, and cooperation are important in learning in Vocational Schools. Revitalization of Vocational Teacher’s role in practical learning in line with future work qualification demands must be done immediately.
Development of Vocational High School based on regional potential
Authors: Cahyaningrum YY , Wagiran Dr.
Published: November 2019

Labor is one of the important factors that driving the economy and regional development. One type of educational institution that prepares prospective, qualified and competitive workforce is vocational high school. The urgency of developing vocational schools based on regional potential is to prepare special-skilled workforce that is in accordance with the demands and needs of the local industry and the potential that exists in the region. Potential-based vocational development in the region can have a positive simultaneous effect on the region, where the unemployment rate can decrease, poverty levels decline, the potential of the processed area optimally, economic growth improves, so that regional development becomes more developed and progressively better. This study aims to analyze 1) approaches and models that are in accordance with the development of vocational high school based on regional potential; 2) steps for developing of vocational high school based on potential region. The method used in this research is literature study. The results of this study are in the form of a theory about the approach, methods and steps of developing vocational high school in accordance with the potential of the region. The results of the study are 1) The approach that is in accordance with the development of regional potential-based vocational high school is an integrated approach that combines aspects of human resources, natural resources, industrial needs and educational equity. The appropriate educational planning model is an improved projection methods with the Delphi methods. 2) Steps for developing of vocational high school based on potential area, namely analysis of potential in the region, analysis of the condition of education, and analysis of the potential of education in the region concerned. Analysis of regional potential includes analysis of economic potential, analysis of natural resources, and analysis of human resources. Analysis of these three potentials using the location quotient method. Analysis of the condition of education is carried out using the principal component analysis method. While the analysis of education potential uses the projection method.
Implementation of innovative learning of culinary productive towards mastery competency 21st century
Authors: Hamidah S , Komariah K , Lastariwati B
Published: November 2019

21st century competence becomes an integral part of learning and teaching process. This study aimed to describe teachers’ understanding about 4K, implementation learning 4 K, and teachers’ obstacles in managing learning. The subject of this study was teachers of SMK tourism in catering field who are member of MGMP in Sleman Regency. Data were collected by closed questionnaire and FGD. Data were analysed with quantitative descriptive.This study found 1) some teachers (70%) understood the implementation concept 4 K into learning; 2) learning experiences that teachers trained for each 4 K was quite varied and partly lead to mastery 4 K; 3) teachers faced obstacles in developing learning 4 K on integration 4 K and implementation in learning.
Analysis of skill fashion designer
Authors: Ratna S , Luthfiyah N , Sondang S
Published: November 2019

Fashion is always evolving. A fashion designer must have a corresponding hardskill and sofskill were with the character of each fashion. The purpose of this research was analyzed fashion designer. This type of research is qualitative, descriptive. Data retrieval method using interviews and documentation. The interview was conducted against 5 persons with educational background designer. The results showed that was fashion designer is as follows. the ability to communicate, creativity, reckless, capable of working together, confident, have a good time management, negotiation ability, being able to have a create a stress is able to analyze the market