bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Exploration of Experiences and Academic Challenges of African Female Student at University of Zululand, South Africa (UNIZULU)
Authors: Tewari Ankur
Published: January 2018

Most African female students are weak in accounting. They feel that accounting is a male-dominated subject. Studies have shown that females consider accounting to be the masculine career. This study is an attempt to understand the academic challenges and experiences of African females at UNIZULU. With the aid of structured questionnaires, varied experiences and challenges of African female students at UNIZULU were captured and studied. Among the variety of experiences, few important ones are highlighted: academic support of lecturers, teaching and leadership style of lecturers, academic preparation of students, understanding of language and curriculum problems. In terms of challenges, students face problems related to language barriers, mathematical knowledge, time management, discipline and conduct, lack of female role model among others. The study suggested that UNIZULU should follow the gender-sensitive leadership and mentorship programs to improve female academic performance in the accounting modules.
TCF7L2 Genetic Variation Augments Incretin Resistance and Influences Response to a Sulfonylurea and Metformin: The Study to Understand the Genetics of the Acute Response to Metformin and Glipizide in Humans (SUGAR-MGH)
Authors: Srinivasan Shylaja , Kaur Varinderpal , Chamarthi Bindu , Littleton Katherine R. , Chen Ling , Manning Alisa K. , Merino Jordi , Thomas Melissa K. , Hudson Margo , Goldfine Allison , Florez Jose C.
Published: January 2018

OBJECTIVE

The rs7903146 T allele in transcription factor 7 like 2 (TCF7L2) is strongly associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D), but the mechanisms for increased risk remain unclear. We evaluated the physiologic and hormonal effects of TCF7L2 genotype before and after interventions that influence glucose physiology.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We genotyped rs7903146 in 608 individuals without diabetes and recorded biochemical data before and after 1) one dose of glipizide (5 mg) on visit 1 and 2) a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) performed after administration of metformin 500 mg twice daily over 2 days. Incretin levels were measured in 150 of the 608 participants.

RESULTS

TT risk-allele homozygotes had 1.6 mg/dL higher baseline fasting glucose levels and 2.5 pg/mL lower glucagon levels per T allele than carriers of other genotypes at baseline. In a subset of participants, the T allele was associated with higher basal glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) levels at visit 1 (β = 1.52, P = 0.02 and β = 0.96, P = 0.002 for total and active GLP-1, respectively), and across all points of the OGTT after metformin administration. Regarding drug response, the T allele was associated with a shorter time (β = −7.00, P = 0.03) and a steeper slope (β = 0.23, P = 0.04) to trough glucose levels after glipizide administration, and lower visit 2 fasting glucose level adjusted for visit 1 fasting glucose level (β = −1.02, P = 0.04) and a greater decline in glucose level between visits (β = −1.61, P = 0.047) after metformin administration.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings demonstrate that common variation at TCF7L2 influences acute responses to both glipizide and metformin in people without diabetes and highlight altered incretin signaling as a potential mechanism by which TCF7L2 variation increases T2D risk.
Experimental Researches in Tourism - A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Guzeller Cem Oktay , Celiker Nuri
Published: January 2018

The aim of the study is to reveal the empirical trends in the tourism literature by analyzing the experimental researches carried out in the field of tourism in terms of bibliometric. The research data comprise 648 studies published “empirical” and “experimental” topic title between 1982-2017 in the top five tourism journals according to the Journal Citation Reports which are Tourism Management(TM), Journal of Travel Research(JTR), Journal of Sustainable Tourism(JST), Cornell Hospitality Quarterly(CHQ) and Annals of Tourism Research(ATR) indexed in "Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism" research area. The journals are examined in terms of publication numbers by years, country cooperations, common publication citation networks and topic orientations. Social network analysis has been used to determine the country collaborations, common publication citation networks and topic orientations. According to the results obtained in the study; %92,1 of publications were published after 2000. 58.5% of the publications were published between 2011 and 2017. USA and Spain have an important role in country cooperations. “Multivariate Data Analysis” written by Joseph F. Hair, Jr et al. in 2010 is the most basic reference source that guides the studies. This book was effective especially in the period between 2014 and 2017. Behavioral intention, strategic planning researches and environmental innovation are the most studied topics.
Influence of Spatial Factors and Types of Studies On E-Learning Classification upon Time-Based Criterion
Authors: Mirmanov Arman , Sarsembiyeva Elmira , Shukraliyev Murat
Published: January 2018

This paper is devoted to the classification of e-learning and its main criterion: synchronicity and asynchrony of student-teacher interaction.The necessity to change the educational process is considered in order to ensure its compliance with the requirements of the modern information-oriented society. Opinions of e-learning classification are presented. Specific features of classification at time factor are discussed. Concept representations of synchronous and asynchronous learning are given; an example of holding one and the same seminar for different types of learning is cited. Positive and negative sides for each seminar are shown. The concept of "space" is introduced to the systems of time-based e-learning classification. A different view is presented on the classification of e-learning technologies, to a greater extent having an engineering approach and based on computer technologies and communication techniques. On the basis of the combinations of the concepts "time" and "space", the quadrants time and space dependent / in dependent are formed. The main advantage of this classification is the coverage of all e-learning tools. Rendering of such symbiosis is given. The influence of individual and group sessions on the classification model at time factor is reviewed and analyzed. Based on this analysis, the teacher can choose his own scenario of conducting classes.
PENGARUH VARIABEL RASIO KEUANGAN DAN MAKROEKONOMI TERHADAP PEMBERIAN KREDIT SEKTOR UMKM OLEH PERBANKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hidayat Raden Ai Lutfi
Published: January 2018

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of financial ratios and macroeconomic variables toward SME’s credit on banking sector in Indonesia. In this research, financial ratio variables are the capital adequacy ratio, non performing loan, operating expenses per operating income, third party fund, return on assets, and business credit program. Macroeconomic variables is inflation, the gross domestic product, interest rate of working capital, and interest rate of investment. The research’s samples are banks in Indonesia that are divided based on their types in the period of 2004-2014. The method uses panel data multiple linear regression with random effect model. The results of this study are that CAR, NPL, and BOPO has a significantly negative effect on SME’s credit; DPK, ROA, KUR, inflation, and GDP have a significantly positive effect on SME’s credit. Interest rate of working capital has a significantly negative effect on SME’s credit and interest rate investments do not have a significantly effect on SME’s credit.
STAUNCHING NIGER DELTAâ€™S OIL CURSE: STEMMING THE TIDE OF YOUTH RESTIVENESS IN CHIMEKA GARRICKSâ€™S TOMORROW DIED YESTERDAY (2010)
Authors: Akingbe Niyi , Akwen Charles Terseer
Published: January 2018

An attempt to illustrate how the environment has a far-reaching, marked impact on literature in respect of Chimeka Garricksâ€™s Tomorrow Died Yesterday (2010) entails an eclectic, cross-disciplinary preoccupation. It is an initiative that considers why Niger Deltaâ€™s youths have to contend with not only enduring economic disenfranchisement but also environmental degradation emanating from regular oil spillages in the region. Often in a particular ecocritical literary work, a writer has to present a balanced view. For Garricks, artistic, political, economic and environmental concerns raised in the novel are inextricably interwoven with Niger Deltaâ€™s youth restiveness. The article reassesses how this novel portrays the interaction between environmentalÂ  degradationÂ  andÂ  youthÂ  marginalisationÂ  inÂ  theÂ  oil-bearingÂ  Delta region in contemporary Nigeria. It further examines the way Garricks explores the theme of environmental devaluation of his Niger Delta society as it impinges on the youth restiveness in Tomorrow Died Yesterday. The paper interrogates the power of imagination in its appropriation of word, imagery and symbolism to represent the debilitating problematic of environmental concerns in the oil-bearing region ofÂ Nigeria Â Ecocriticism is utilised as the theoretical framework to argue that socioÂ­ ecological Â issues of the Niger Delta constitute the maJor focus of the novel as they underpin the economic Â emasculation Â of youths from the region, Â underlined Â in the lives of the characters Â portrayed in the novel. The paper concludes that the radical transformation Â of the Niger Â Delta from Â a peaceful Â littoral Â haven Â into the ransomÂ­ taking Â enclave Â of the present Â is grounded Â in Garricks's Â creative Â depiction Â of the youths' debilitating economic marginality, derived from the perilous environmental degradation of that region in the past decades.
Formulation and Optimization of Immediate Release Pellets of Antiplatelet Drugs Using Design of Experimentation
Authors: S. Deshkar S. , R. Pore A.
Published: January 2018

Platelets play an important role in hemostasis during tissue injury, which blocks the defect and terminates blood loss.
Platelet aggregation inhibitors are widely used in treatment of cardiovascular disorders and Peripheral arterial disease.
Clopidogrel bisulphate and Cilostazol, are FDA approved BCS class II drugs, used in treatment of Platelet aggregation,
peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication. The aim of the present study was to develop an immediate release
pellets for combination of Clopidogrel bisulphate and Cilostazol using extrusion spheronization technique. The effects of
spheronization speed(X1) and binder concentration (PVP K30) (X2), on size of pellets, disintegration time and drug release
were studied using 32
full factorial design. The surface response and counter plot were drawn to facilitate an understanding
of the contribution of the variables and their interaction. From the results, speed of spheronization of 1100 rpm and 5%
concentration of PVP K30, were selected. In vitro drug release studies revealed more than 80% of clopidogrel bisulphate
release and more than 75% of cilostazol release within 30 min of dissolution which complied with the pharmacopoeal
limits. Film coated pellets did not show significant change in the drug release. DSC and FTIR studies revealed no
interaction of drugs and excipient during pellet formulation. The pellet formulations of clopidogrel and cilostazol were
found to be stable when stored at 40ºC±2ºC/ 75%RH±5%RH for 2 months. Conclusively, clopidogrel bisulphate and
cilostazol pellet fixed dose combination could be successfully developed by design of experimentation and complied with
pharmacopoeal limits.
Solvent Concentration Effect on Powder X-Ray Diffraction and Dissolution Profiles of Acyclovir-Nicotinamide Cocrystals
Authors: D. Setyawan , Siswandono Siswandono , A. N. Winantari , K. Zu’aimah
Published: January 2018

Objective : Acyclovir (ACV) is well-known antiviral agent that has absorption problem, mainly due to its poor solubility
in water and oral bioavailability. To improve acyclovir physical properties, especially dissolution properties, acyclovirnicotinamide(NCT)
cocrystal was formed. Methods : ACV-NCT cocrystal was prepared using slurry method using ethanol
as solvent with different concentration. The ACV-NCT cocrystal from each sample groups was characterized using powder
X-ray diffraction (PXRD), and then dissolution properties evaluated. Results : Each ACV-NCT cocrystals prepared from
slurry method with different ethanol concentrations have different PXRD profile. Dissolution analysis (ED15) showed that
ACV-NCT cocrystallization using slurry methods with 10,0 ml/g as ethanol concentration significantly increase ED15
values compared to acyclovir and acyclovir-nicotinamide physical mixture (α=0,05). Conclusion : ACV-NCT cocrystal
successfully formed using slurry method with 10,0 ml/g as optimal ethanol concentration.
Whose Hometown? Reception of Bruce Springsteen as an Index of Australian National Identities
Authors: Patrick West Brad Warren and
Published: January 2018

Focusing on the cultural landscape of the mid-1980s, this paper explores the Australian experience of Bruce Springsteen. Australian author Peter Carey’s short story collection, The Fat Man in History, anticipates two phases of Australia’s relationship to the United States, phases expressed by responses to Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A. (1984) and the 1986 blockbuster Crocodile Dundee. Springsteen’s album was received by an Australian audience who wanted to be like Americans; Crocodile Dundee, on the other hand, provided a representation of what Australians thought Americans wanted Australians to be. This paper argues that the first phase was driven by emergent technologies, in particular the Walkman, which allowed for personal and private listening practices. However, technological changes in the 1990s facilitated a more marked shift in listening space towards individualization, a change reflected in Springsteen’s lyrics.
“Outlaw Pete”: Bruce Springsteen and the Dream-Work of Cosmic American Music
Authors: Fields Peter J.
Published: January 2018

During the 2006 Seeger Sessions tour, Springsteen shared his deep identification with the internal struggle implied by old spirituals like “Jacob’s Ladder.” While the Magic album seemed to veer wide of the Seeger Sessions ethos, Working on a Dream re-engages mythically with what Greil Marcus would call “old, weird America” and Gram Parsons deemed “cosmic American music.” Working suggests the universe operates according to “cosmic” principles of justice, judgment, and salvation, but is best understood from the standpoint of what Freud would call “dream work” and “dream thoughts.” As unfolded in Frank Caruso’s illustrations for the picturebook alter ego of Working‘s “Outlaw Pete,” these dynamics may allude to Springsteen’s conflicted relationship with his father.
Special Collections
Authors: Journal BOSS
Published: January 2018

In each issue of BOSS, we will highlight one archive that can assist Springsteen scholars in their research. In this issue, we look at the Bruce Springsteen Special Collection at Monmouth University.
PENDIDIKAN HUMANISME RELIGIUS : Studi Kasus di Pondok Pesantren Syafi’i Akrom Kota Pekalongan
Authors: Agustina Tri Puji
Published: January 2018

Pesantren is a basis for the development of human values. Education in pesantren pay attention to aspects of human potential as well as religious social beings, as well as individuals who have the potential to unleash capacities. This study sought to uncover implementation education in Pesantren Sya'fii Akrom whose perspective is religious humanism. The field research revealed that the process of learning between teachers and students occurs with intense interaction patterns that uphold human values and religion, so that education in pesantren Shafii Akrom is called religious humanism education. The values of love for others, mutual respect and respect, patience, perseverance, discipline, sincerity, as well as commanding the good and forbidding the evil activities (social control), becoming an integral part of education at the school.
Optimum Utilization of GGBS in Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Concrete
Authors: Shah Aanal
Published: January 2018

There have been increasing efforts in recent years to minimize the amount of cement used in concrete. Efforts at partial replacement have been successful and regulations have been promulgated to standardize and use such formulations. Research aimed at complete replacement of cement by activating industrial materials that are rich in silica and alumina with alkaline solutions is still on-going all over the world. The present study was aimed at complete elimination of cement through the development of a geopolymer concrete containing the mixture of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), activated by sodium based alkaline activators. The effect of replacing up to 50% fly ash by GGBS was considered. The strength parameters were studied for a mixture of sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide solution having concentration 12M. The samples were cured under ambient conditions as well as in an oven at 60oC for 24 hours. Compressive and split tensile strengths of the samples were measured on 3rd, 7th, 14th, 28th, 56th and 90th days of casting. The cubes were also tested for durability parameters by ponding in NaCl and H2SO4 solution for 28 and 90 days. It was observed that replacing fly ash with 30% of GGBS gave the best results.
Kompetensi Juru Dakwah dalam Pandangan Jama’ah Tabligh
Authors: Ilyas Muhammad Azizullah
Published: January 2018

The movement of dawah Tablighi Jamaat has been going on almost all regions of Indonesia even worldwide, this can be seen from the scope of the movement of Tablighi Jamaat cross-country, but in practice there is often a friction between the da’i of Tablighi Jamaat and society that can be observed from some village or mosques that reject the presence of Tablighi Jamaat, it is necessary to know how the actual concept of dawah competence according to Tablighi Jamaat and how the effort Tablighi Jamaat do in foster da’i that will be work In the community. This study uses an analytical descriptive approach and combines library studies, participant observation and interviews. The study found that Tablighi Jamaat has several references and competencies that must be possessed by da’i, there are thirteen major competencies that are termed with the ‘character of dai’. This competence is support the development of dawah, but in the field, found that many members of Tablighi Jamaat not understand the intent of these 13 characters and some of them have not applied this competence in dawah, in fact members of Tablighi Jamaat not be required to be good first before joining in dawah aktivity, this opinion based on to the hadith of the prophet “conver from me, even if it is one verse”.
Pengaruh Program Acara Talk Show Bugar Bersama Ade Rai Terhadap Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Informasi Pendengar Tentang Kebugaran di Radio PR 107.5 FM Kota Bandung
Authors: Gunawan Tatan
Published: January 2018

This research focuses on how far the influence of the talk show Bugar Bersama Ade Rai contained in Radio PRFM Bandung in meeting the information needs of listeners about fitness. The research method used is explanatory survey method with quantitative approach and sampling technique used is accpore porpusive sampling. The population of the research were the listeners of the talk show Bugar Bersama Ade Rai in Radio PRFM Bandung and sample of the research were the listeners who often contact the announcer in the question and answer session. Technical analysis of data used is the technique of path analysis and inferential analysis used is the correlation coefficient by using Pearson correlation formula. The results showed the intensity of Talk Show Bugar with Ade Rai influenced both directly to meet the information needs of radio listeners, even indirectly through the content materials and actualization. The content of Talk Show Bugar together with Ade Rai has an effect both directly on the fulfillment of information needs of radio listeners, even indirectly through the intensity and actualization. Whereas the motive of the actualization of Talk Show listeners with Ade Rai has a good effect directly on the fulfillment of information needs radio listeners, even indirectly through the intensity and content of the material. The intensity, content and motive of the actualization of the listeners Talk Show Fit together with Ade Rai influence together towards the fulfillment of information needs of radio listeners
Persepsi Siswa Madrasah Aliyah Rejang Lebong Terhadap Program Studi Komunikasi dan Peyiaran Islam Jurusan Dakwah Stain Curup
Authors: Komalasari Bakti , Sumai Semarni , Naumi Adinda Tessa
Published: January 2018

The development of STAIN Curup has shown a significant improvement both in terms of the number of students and the institutional aspect. The existence of STAIN Curup began to be felt as part of the world of education not only for the environment but also for the nearest regency areas such as Lubuk Linggau, Kepayang, Lebong, Bengkulu City, Palembang, Bukit Tinggi and even from Java Island. This development is not directly proportional to the growth of the number of new students each year in the Communication Studies and Islamic Broadcasting Program (Prodi KPI), which is still far tertiggal compared with other Prodi-Prodi in STAIN Curup. Therefore, this research tries to find a solution about it, by focusing on two research problems (1) How is the perception of MA students about KPI Study, Department of Propagation, STAIN Curup? (2) What factors influence student's perception about KPI Prodi Major Dakwah STAIN Curup?

This research sees information about the KPI Prodi obtained from family / friends / neighbors who are currently or have completed education at STAIN Curup, mass media that is through advertisement acceptance new newspaper Daily Newspaper Radar Pat Petulai, and Radio Pesona FM, and from brochure of student admission new. Then the information will be organized and interpreted. Based on the result of the research, the perception of MAN Curup and MA Ar-Rahmah students toward KPI Study Program of STAIN Curup Dakwah, among others: Prodi KPI is good enough, KPI Prodi still doubt, and not too familiar with Prodi KPI. The formation of MA students' perceptions of KPI study is influenced by several factors. Factors that influence the perception of MA students include: experience, motivation, interests and needs, expectations, and stereotypes.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN NUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER (NHT) DALAM UPAYA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN DAN HASIL BELAJAR MAHASISWA PRODI PENDIDIKAN IPA UST YOGYAKARTA TAHUN AKADEMIK
Authors: Ernawati Tias
Published: January 2018

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui model pembelajaran NHT dapat meningkatkan keaktifan dan prestasi belajar mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan IPA tahun ajaran 2013/2014. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang terdiri dari dua siklus. Masing-masing siklus berisi perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Instrumen penelitian antara lain lembar observasi dosen, lembar observasi siswa, tes hasil belajar dan angket keaktifan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan keaktifan. Pada diskusi siklus I ada 52,5% siswa aktif dan pada diskusi terakhir siklus II ada 90,8% siswa aktif. Rata-rata hasil belajar siswa meningkat 15,3 poin, dari 63,2 menjadi 78,5.ÃÂ Kata kunci: model NHT, keaktifan, hasil belajarÃÂ Abstract: This research has been done to know how NHT as a model of study could increase activity and achievement the students of natural science education department on 2013/2014 of academic year. This was a class action research. This research consisted of two cycles. Each cycles was consist of planning, doing, observing and reflecting. The instruments of this research were lecture-observing papers, students-observing papers, evaluating papers and statements papers. The result showed increasing of studentsÃ¢â¬â¢ activity. At first discussion on first cycles, there were 52.5% active students, at last discussion on second cycles there were 90.8% active students. The average of studentsÃ¢â¬â¢ achievement has increased 15.3 points, i.e. from 63.2 to 78.5.ÃÂ Keywords: NHTÃ¢â¬â¢s model, activity, achievement
PENERAPAN PENILAIAN NON TES SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN SIKAP DAN KETERAMPILAN PESERTA DIDIK PADA MATA PELAJARAN BIOLOGI KELAS XI IPA DI MAN 2 MATARAM TAHUN AJARAN 2014/2015
Authors: Romdani Lia Savitri , Lestari Nur , Merta I Wayan
Published: January 2018

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan sikap dan keterampilan peserta didik yang diberikan pembelajaran dengan menerapkan penilaian nontes pada kelas XI IPA di MAN 2 Mataram Tahun Ajaran 2014/2015. Penelitian ini telah dilaksanakan pada bulan April - Mei 2015. Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi experiment. Populasi dalam penelitian ini yaitu seluruh siswa kelas XI IPA MAN 2 Mataram tahun ajaran 2014/2015 sejumlah 122 peserta didik. Desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu nonequivalent control group design. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan cara simple random sampling.ÃÂ  Kelas kontrol yaitu kelas XI IPA 1 dan kelas eksperimen yaitu kelas XI IPA 2. Pengumpulan data menggunakan angket dan penilaian unjuk kerja. Angket digunakan untuk menilai sikap, sedangkan penilaian unjuk kerja digunakan untuk menilai keterampilan. Peningkatan hasil belajar dapat dilihat dari rerata N-Gain pada kelas eksperimen sebesar 0,97 lebih tinggi daripada kelas kontrol yaitu 0,74 untuk hasil belajar ranah afektif (sikap). Peningkatan hasil belajar ranah psikomotorik sebesar 0,63 lebih tinggi daripada kelas kontrol yaitu 0,53. Pada kelas kontrol dan kelas eksperimen memiliki hasil belajar yang berbeda signifikan. Maka dapat disimpulkan penilaian non tes dapat meningkatkan sikap dan keterampilan peserta didik.ÃÂ Kata Kunci: Penilaian non tes, hasil belajar (afektif dan psikomotorik)ÃÂ Abstract: This study aims to determine the increase in students' attitudes and skills are given learning by applying non-test assessment. In this study, the student is in grade XI MAN 2 Mataram Academic Year 2014/2015. This study was conducted in April-May 2015. The research is a quasi experiment. The population in this study are all students in grade XI MAN 2 Mataram academic year 2014/2015 (122 students). The research design was non equivalent control group design. Sampling was done by simple random sampling with a control class (XI IPA 1) and the experimental class (XI IPA 2). Questionnaire and performance assessment are used for data collection. Improved learning outcomes can be seen from the N-Gain in the experimental class 0,97. This value is higher than the control class of 0.74 for the affective learning outcomes (attitudes). Increased yield of 0.63 psychomotor domains of learning. This value is higher than the control class is 0.53. Learning outcomes between control and experimental classes differ significantly. It can be concluded non-test assessment can improve attitudes and skills of learners.Keywords: Non-test Assessment, learning outcomes (affective and psychomotor)
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE STUDENT FACILITATOR AND EXPLAINING (SFAE) DENGAN PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR FISIKA
Authors: Bayuaji Putut , Hikmawati Hikmawati , Rahayu Satutik
Published: January 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe SFAE denganÃÂ  pendekatan saintifik terhadap hasil belajar fisika siswa kelas X MIPA SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen semu. Desain penelitian menggunakan Postest-Only Control Group Design. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswa kelas X MIPA SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan cluster random sampling dimana diperoleh siswa kelas X MIPA 1 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas X MIPA 2 sebagai kelas kontrol. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai rata-rata post-test untuk kelas eksperimen sebesar 75 dan untuk kelas kontrol sebesar 70. Hasil uji normalitas menunjukkan data terdistribusi normal. Hasil uji homogenitas kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol menunjukkan kedua kelas homogen. Hasil uji-t pooled varians menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran SFAE dengan pendekatan saintifik terhadap hasil belajar fisika siswa kelas X MIPA SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung.
KEANEKARAGAMAN MAKROZOOBENTHOS DI DAERAH ALIRAN SUNGAI (DAS) UNUS KOTA MATARAM
Authors: Rahmawati Ari , Kusmiyati Kusmiyati , Ilhamdi M. Liwa
Published: January 2018

Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keanekaragaman makrozoobenthos yang terdapat didaerah aliran sungai Unus Kota Mataram. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dekskriptif eksploratif yang telah dilaksanakan pada bulan Maret-April tahun 2017 di tiga titik lokasi yakni Kelurahan Bertais (bagian hulu), Kelurahan Pagesangan (bagian tengah), dan Kelurahan Tanjung Karang (bagian hilir). Pengambilan sampel dilakukan sebanyak 4 kali pengulangan dalam waktu satu bulan dengan Purposive Sampling Method. Sampel diambil dengan menggunakan ayakan dan jaring makrozoobenthos. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, ditemukan 29 spesies dengan jumlah individu sebanayak 4196 individu yang termasuk dalam 15 famili yaitu Tubuficidae, Glosiphonidae, Lumbriciidae, Lumbricullidae, Erphobdellidae, Nereidae, Hydrophilidae, Nepidae, Hirudinidae, Dugesiidae, Physidae, Thiaridae, Chironomidae, Ampullariidae dan Poduridae. Hasil perhitungan menunjukkan nilai indeks keanekaragaman (HÃ¢â¬â¢) makrozoobenthos untuk seluruh jenis diperoleh 2,003 (kategori sedang). Hasil Perhitungan menunjukkan nilai indeks dominanasi (D) makrozoobenthos untuk seluruh jenis yaitu 0,19 (kategori sedang). Hasil perhitungan menunjukkan nilai indeks kemerataan (E) makrozoobenthos di sungai Unus Kota Mataram menunjukkan nilai kemerataan sebesar 0,59 (sedang).ÃÂ Kata Kunci: Keanekaragaman, Makrozoobenthos, Daerah Aliran Sungai Unus.
KARAKTERISTRIK DARI SEMIGRUPYANG SETIAPBI-IDEALNYAPRIME KUAT
Authors: Kurniati Nani
Published: January 2018

Abstrak. Dalam tulisan ini akan dibahas tentang hubungan antara bi-ideal prime kuat, bi-ideal prime, bi-ideal semiprime, bi-ideal tak terreduksi kuat, dan bi-ideal tak terreduksi dari semigrup. Selain itu juga akan dibahas tentang karakteristik dari semigrup yang setiap bi-idealnya prime kuat.Kata-kata Kunci : Bi-ideal prime kuat, bi-ideal prime, bi-ideal semiprimeAbstract. In this paper, we introduce the strongly prime, prime, semi-prime, strongly irreducible and irreducible bi-ideals of semi-groups. We also characterize those semi-groups for which each bi-ideal is strongly prime.Keywords : Strongly prime bi-ideals, prime bi-ideals , semiprime bi-ideals
KETAHANAN ALAMIAH KAYU JAWA BAHAN BANGUNAN RUMAH DI PEDESAAN PANTAI UTARA JAWA TENGAH TERHADAP GANGGUAN RAYAP BAWAH TANAH
Authors: Supriyanto Supriyanto
Published: January 2018

Abstrak: Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui prosentase ketahanan kayu Jawa bahan bangunan rumah di pedesaan pantai utara Jawa Tengah terhadap gangguan rayap bawah tanah (Nasutitermes sp.). Penelitian dilakukan di 8 kota/kabupaten, laboratorium Biologi FMIPA UNNES dan laboratorium Teknik Sipil FT UNNES. Populasi penelitian adalah 4 jenis kayu Jawa bahan konstruksi bawah rumah di pedesaan pantai utara Jawa Tengah, yaitu: Sengon, Suren, Mahoni dan Weru. Sampel penelitian adalah 4 jenis kayu tersebut yang dijual di toko kayu kota/ kabupaten: Tegal, Pemalang, Batang, Kendal, Semarang, Demak, Jepara dan Pati. Sampel ditentukan dengan teknik random sampling jenis incidental sampling[1]. Sampel diuji berat jenis, kuat lentur dan uji ketahanan terhadap gangguan rayap bawah tanah. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berat jenis kayu memenuhi standar Peraturan Konstruksi Kayu Indonesia (PKKI) kecuali kayu Mahoni, kisaran kuat lentur kayu memenuhi standar PKKI dengan urutan Weru > Suren > Mahoni > Sengon, ketahanan terhadap gangguan rayap bawah tanah secara berurutan: Mahoni > Suren > Sengon > Weru[2]. Disimpulkan bahwa ketahanan terhadap gangguan rayap bawah tanah secara berurutan: Mahoni > Suren > Sengon > Weru, ketahanan tersebut berhubungan dengan berat jenis dan kuat lentur.Kata kunci: kayu Jawa, ketahanan alamiah, rayap bawah tanahAbstract: This research was held in order to know natural endurance of Javanese wood as houses building material in the coastal villages of Central Java againts underground termiteÃ¢â¬â¢s attack. The research was carried out in laboratory of Biology Departement, FMIPA UNNES, and in laboratory of Civil Engineering Departement, FT UNNES. The study involved fourÃÂ  kind Javanese wood (Sengon, Suren, Mahoni and Weru) that be found in eight Central Java residence (Tegal, Pemalang, Batang, Semarang, Demak, Jepara and Pati) with incidental sampling. Specific weight test, bending strength test and endurance test carried out to four kind Javanese wood. The research resulted thatÃÂ  specific weight comply with PKKI standard, bending strength comply with PKKI standard and endurance againts underground termiteÃ¢â¬â¢s attack in rotation are: Mahoni > Suren > Sengon > Weru. Based on the result it is concluded thatÃÂ  wood endurance againts termiteÃ¢â¬â¢s attact be connect with specific weight and bending strength.Key words: Javanese wood, natural endurance, underground termiteÃ¢â¬â¢s
STABILITAS ANTI MOLUSKA DARI TANAMAN JAYANTI {Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr.}
Authors: Suripto Suripto
Published: January 2018

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi stabilitas anti moluska dari ekstrak daun ÃÂ jayanti {Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr.} menurut variasi lama waktu penyimpanan simplisia sebelum diekstraksi, lama waktu penyimpanan ekstrak sebelum diaplikasi, dan stabilitasnya dalam air selama aplikasi. Serbuk kering daun S. sesban diekstraksi secara bertingkat untuk menghasilkan fraksi ekstrak-etanol. Fraksi ekstrak-etanol daun S. sesban dilakukan uji hayati terhadap keong mas secara ex situ dengan rancangan acak lengkap dalam tiga unit percobaan menurut variasi tersebut di atas di Laboratorium Biologi FMIPA Universitas Mataram. Data mortalitas keong mas setiap unit uji hayati diolah dengan analisis probit untuk menentukan LC50. Hasil menunjukkan, bahwa aktivitasanti moluska dari fraksi ekstrak-etanolÃÂ  daun S. sesban terrhadap keong mas menurun tajam akibat penyimpanan serbuk kering daun selama satu tahun sebelum diekstraksi, namun penurunan toksisitasnya kecil akibat penyimpanan ekstrak selama satu bulan sebelum diaplikasi. Setelah 24 jam berada dalam air, bahan anti moluska dari daun S. sesban tidak aktif ÃÂ lagi, yaitu mortalitas keong mas 0% pada masing-masingÃÂ  perlakuan konsentrasi ekstrak.ÃÂ Kata-kata kunci: Stabilitas anti moluska, keong mas, tanaman jayanti (Sesbania sesban).ÃÂ Abstract: The researchÃÂ  intended to evaluate anti-mollusk feature stabilityÃÂ  of ÃÂ S. sesban leaf extract fraction-ethanol according to variation on storage duration of dry matters previous to be extracted and extractÃÂ  previous to be applied,ÃÂ  and its stability after 24 hours in water. Dry matter of S. sesban leafs extracted successively so that produces the extract fraction-ethanol. The exsitu bioassays of the extract on the golden snail carried out with randomized design in three experiment units based on the variation mentioned. ÃÂ Each unit data of golden snail mortalities was analyzed by probit analysis to determine LC50. The result saw that storage ofÃÂ  S. sesban leaf dry matter during one year previous to be extracted resultedÃÂ  in drastic decreasing toxicity on the golden snails, but decreasing toxicity weakly come from storage the extract during a month previous to be applied. The moluscicidal feature of the extract was inactive after 24 hours in water during application, i.e. mortality of ÃÂ ÃÂ golden snails was 0% in each of extract treatment concentrations.ÃÂ ÃÂ ÃÂ Key words: stability of molluscicidal performance, golden snail, jayanti plant (Sesbania sesban).
PERAN FAKTOR PENYEKALA PADA KONSTRUKSI INTERPOLASI FRAKTAL
Authors: Marwan Marwan
Published: January 2018

Abstrak: Telah diketahui bahwa suatu fungsi fraktal ÃÂ yang menginterpolasi data ÃÂ sedemikian hingga ÃÂ untukÃÂ  ÃÂ dapat dikonstruksi dari suatu Sistem Fungsi Iterasi (SFI) berdasarkan teorema titik tetap pada pemetaan kontraktif. Dengan mengambil suatu bentuk pemetaan Affine, yang merupakan salah satu bentuk pemetaan kontraktif untuk SFI, dapat dibuktikan eksistensi atraktor SFI dimaksud yang tidak lain merupakan interpolan fraktal dari data terkait. Faktor penyekala ÃÂ yang termuat di dalam pemetaan affine memegang peran sebagai syarat perlu eksistensi dan ketunggalan fungsi interpolasi fraktal suatu data. Syarat perlu tersebut berlaku pada batasan nilai .ÃÂ Kata kunci : interpolan fraktal, SFI, teorema titik tetap, pemetaan affine, faktor penyekala.ÃÂ Abstract: It is known that a fractal functions ÃÂ  that interpolated the data ÃÂ such that , ÃÂ can be constructed from an Iterated Function System (IFS) based on The Fixed Point Theorem on contractive mappings. By taking a certain Affine Mapping, which is a form of contractive mapping on IFS, the existence of IFSÃ¢â¬â¢ attractor can be proven as the ÃÂ fractal interpolan of related data. The vertical scaling factor ÃÂ contained in the affine mapping role as a necessary condition of existence and uniqueness of a fractal interpolation function data. The necessary condition ofÃÂ  ÃÂ is on the interval .ÃÂ Keywords : ÃÂ ÃÂ  fractal interpolan, IFS, The Fixed Point Theorem, Affine Mapping,ÃÂ  vertical scaling factor)
MONITORING DAN EVALUASI PROSES PERKULIAHAN DI PROGRA STUDI PENDIDIKAN BIOLOGI FKIP UNIVERSITAS MATARAM PADA SEMESTER GENAP TAHUN AKADEMIK 2013/2014
Authors: Mertha I Gde , Idrus Agil Al , Ilhamdi M. Liwa , Artayasa I Putu , Merta I Wayan
Published: January 2018

Abstrak: Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dari penelitian ini adalah melakukan kegiatan monitoring dan evaluasi terhadap proses perkuliahan di Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi FKIP Unram sebagai usaha untuk meningkatkan mutu perkulihan di Prodi tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptip, dengan populasi seluruh dosen Program Studi PendidikanÃÂ  Biologi FKIP Unram yang mengajar padaÃÂ  semester genap tahun 2013/2014 yang bejumlah 29 orang. SampelÃÂ  dalamÃÂ  penelitian ini adalahÃÂ  sampel populasi. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan instrumen angket diberikan kepada dosen untuk melihat kesiapan mengajar serta keterlaksanaan perkuliahan dan kepada mahasiswa untuk mengungkapkan tentang pelaksanaan proses perkuliahan. Data dianalisis secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif, selanjutnya dideskripsikan. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini bahwa respon mahasiswa terhadap proses perkuliahan menunjukkan kualitas ketercapaian berkategori baik dan sangat baik 65,57%, cukup baik/sedang 27,05%, dan kurang 6,29%.Kata kunci: monitoring dan evaluasi, mutu perkuliahan, responÃÂ Abstract: The aim of this research are monitoring and evaluating the lecturing process in biologys department in teacher training and education faculty as the efforts to increase its quality. Methods used in this research is descriptive, with population of all lecturers in biologys department in faculty of teacher training and education of mataram University that teach in year of 2013/2014 in total of 29 lecturers. Samples of this research are getting by using questionnaire given to all 29 lecturers to see how ready are them to teach and lecturing implementation, as well to students to express how the learning process run. Data were analysed by qualitative and quantitative ways, then fully described. The results of this research revealed that the students responds toward teaching process are in good category and very good category 65,57%, good enough 27,05%, and poor 6,29%.Keywords: monitoring and evaluating,ÃÂ  lecturing quality, responds
PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN DENGAN BANTUAN BERTAHAP (SCAFFOLDING) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN PRESTASI BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA PADA MATERI POKOK TRIGONOMETRI KELAS X B SEMESTER II SMAN 1 LABUAPI TAHUN PELAJARAN 2013/2014
Authors: Ariani Made Dewi , Baidowi Baidowi , Azmi Syahrul
Published: January 2018

Abstrak: Dalam pembelajaran matematika di kelas X B SMAN 1 Labuapi tahun pelajaran 2013/2014, terdapat permasalahan, yaitu siswa terbilang pasif selama proses pembelajaran, selain itu, siswa juga banyak mengalami kesulitan selama belajar matematika. Permasalahan tersebut berdampak terhadap rendahnya aktivitas dan prestasi belajar matematika siswa. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut, denganÃÂ ÃÂ  ÃÂ menerapkan pembelajaran dengan bantuan bertahap (Scaffolding) pada siswa kelas X B SMAN 1 Labuapi tahun pelajaran 2013/2014 pada materi pokok trigonometri. Penerapan pembelajaran dengan bantuan bertahap (Scaffolding) terdiri atas 5 (lima) tahap, yaitu tahap intentionality, appropriatenes, structure, collaboration, internatization. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan nilai rata Ã¢â¬â rata dari siklus 1 ke siklus 3 yaitu 66,56;75,28; dan 84,50. Ketuntasan belajar yang dicapai adalah 33,33%, 66,67%, dan 88,89%. Skor aktivitas belajar siswa pada siklus I sampai siklus III yaitu 10; 12; 17,dengan kategori cukup aktif, aktif, dan sangat aktif. Dari hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan pembelajaran dengan bantuan bertahap (Scaffolding) dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan prestasi belajar siswa di kelas X B SMAN 1 Labuapi tahun pelajaran 2013/2014.ÃÂ Kata Kunci: Scaffolding, aktivitas dan prestasi belajar.ÃÂ ÃÂ Abstract: Mathematics learning process in X B class of senior high school number 1 Labuapi academic year 2013/2014 had some problems, students are not motivated to learn activity by their self, students meet difficulties in learning mathematics. Those problems causes the low of studentÃ¢â¬â¢s mathematics learning activity and achievement in X B class of senior high school number 1 Labuapi. Therefore, this research aims to solve that problems, by implementing scaffolding learning in teaching trigonometri material trough students in X B class of senior high school number 1 Labuapi academic year 2013/2014. The implementation of scaffolding learning method is held in five (5) steps. The result showed that an increase in the average value from cycle 1 to cycle 3, which is 66,56; 75,28; and 84,50. Mastery learning from cycle 1 to cycle 3 respectively are 33,33%, 66,67%, and 88,89%. In cycle 1, the mean score of studentsÃ¢â¬â¢ learning activities is 10, 12, and 17, with quite active, active, and very active category. From this result it can be concluded that implementation of scaffolding learning can improve the mathematics activity and learning achievement in X Bclass students of senior high school number 1 Labuapi in material of trigonometry academic year 2013/2014.ÃÂ Key words : Scaffolding, learning activities, ÃÂ and learning achievement
Soil physico-chemical characterization in the different soil layers of National Maize Research Program, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal
Authors: Khadka Dinesh , Lamichhane Sushil , Timilsina Amit P , Baral Bandhu R , Sah Kamal , Joshi Bishnu D , Joshi Sushila , Adhikari Parbati
Published: January 2018

Soil pit digging and their precise study is a decision making tool to assess history and future of soil management of a particular area. Thus, the present study was carried out to differentiate soil physico-chemical properties in the different layers of excavated pit of the National Maize Research Program, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. Eight pits were dug randomly from three blocks at a depth of 0 to 100 cm. The soil parameters were determined in-situ, and in laboratory for texture, pH, OM, N, P (as P2O5), K (as K2O), Ca, Mg, S, B, Fe, Zn, Cu and Mn of collected soils samples of different layers following standard analytical methods at Soil Science Division, Khumaltar. The result revealed that soil structure was sub-angular in majority of the layers, whereas bottom layer was single grained. The value and chrome of colour was increasing in order from surface to bottom in the majority pits. Similarly, the texture was sandy loam in majority layers of the pits. Moreover, four types of consistence (loose to firm) were observed. Furthermore, mottles and gravels were absent in the majority layers. Likewise, soil was very to moderately acidic in observed layers of majority pits, except bottom layer of agronomy block was slightly acidic. Regarding fertility parameters (OM, macro and micronutrients), some were increasing and vice-versa, while others were intermittent also. Therefore, a single layer is not dominant for particular soil physico-chemical parameters in the farm. In overall, surface layer is more fertile than rest of the layers in all the pits.
Technical efficiency of certified maize seed in Palpa district, Nepal: A stochastic frontier production approach
Authors: Bajracharya Mahima , Sapkota Mahesh
Published: January 2018

The cereal crop, maize is regarded as staple food mainly in hill areas of Nepal. Seed is one of the vital input which determines the production and yield of any crop. Farmers are found using the required inputs in haphazard way which had increased the cost of production and inefficiency of resources used. The study on seed sector is limited. For such a backdrop, this study was aimed to assess the level of technical efficiency (TE) of certified maize seed production. The total of 164 certified seed producer were interviewed in June, 2016 using simple random sampling technique in Palpa district of Nepal. The result revealed that increase in amount of seed and labor by one percent would increase the yield of certified maize seed by 0.29 and 0.34 percent respectively. The TE was estimated using stochastic production frontier model in Stata software. The average TE was found 70 percent which revealed the scope of increasing TE by 30 percent using the existing available resources. There were about 29 percent farmers who had TE of ≥0.7-0.8 followed by 27.44 percent at ≥0.8-0.9. Government and other stakeholders should prioritize to provide technical knowledge via training and increase the visit of extension worker to increase TE of certified maize seed producer in the district.
Evaluation of early maize genotypes for grain yield and agromorphological traits
Authors: Dhakal Bishal , Shrestha Keshav Prasad , Joshi Bishnu Prasad , Shrestha Jiban
Published: January 2018

The purpose of this study was to assess the variation on agro-morphological traits and grain yield. A set of 14 early maize genotypes were studied at research field of Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Doti, Nepal in summer seasons of 2015 and 2016. The experiment was carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications in each year. The variation among genotypes was observed for grain yield and flowering. The genotype SO3TEY-PO-BM produced the highest grain yield (4.33 t/ha) in 2015 whereas Rajahar Local Variety produced the highest grain yield (2.52 t/ha) in 2016. The combined analysis over years showed that Farmer’s variety was found earlier in tasseling (36 days) and silking (39 days), followed by S97TEYGHAYB(3) in tasseling (45 days) and by S97TEYGHAYB(3) and Arun-4 in silking (48 days). EEYC1 produced the highest grain yield (3.17 t/ha), followed by COMPOL-NIBP (3.09 t/ha), SO3TEY-PO-BM (2.90 t/ha), S97TEYGHAYB(3) (2.78 t/ha) and Rajahar Local variety (2.77 t/ha), respectively. The information on variation for the agro-morphological traits among studied early maize genotypes will be helpful to plant breeders in constructing their breeding materials and implementing selection strategies.