bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mediating the sport consumer behaviour model: Analysis in non-sporting brand
Authors: Dalangin Jerico John G. , Pascua Luigi L , Aquino Rob Jason , Cereno Jr Efren P
Published: July 2020

In the Philippines, sports sponsorship has already found its way, as companies invest in sponsoring a team or creating their brand of league. In volleyball, a pizza chain created an entire volleyball league, even though its products are not connected with sports nor even a healthy option food. This study was conducted in a Philippines private university whose total population was 2,200 during the time of the study. Slovin’s Formula was used to select 338 respondents. Mediation analysis was done to explore the direct and indirect effects between the independent and dependent variables. Regression analysis was also conducted to test the prediction of the latent variables. Based on the result, constructs of sports consumer behaviour (Involvement, Sport Attachment, Brand Image, Word of Mouth, and Purchase Intentions) in sports sponsorship activity could be effective in the Philippine setting. It can be lauded that, sports attachment, brand image, income and educational attainment could profoundly influence word of mouth and purchase intention separately. This means that respondents who have sports attachments, perspectives on brand image, certain educational attainment levels, and middle and upper disposable income can be useful whether they are exposed to the brand as long as the sports sponsor can turn into a brand ambassador who can provide testimonials to the brand or people who can contribute to brand sales.
Remo celebration in Blater community: traditional ritual communication in Madura cultural transformation
Authors: Julijanti Dinara Maya , Suryandaru Yayan Sakti , Artaria Myrtati Dyah
Published: July 2020

This study aimed to find the purpose of communication ritual within Remo of the Blater community in Madura, which helped to maintain traditions in the Madurese society. Remo celebration has existed in Madura for generations, since the Dutch colonisation era until now. This research employed the descriptive qualitative method. The informant of this research was the Blater communities in Bangkalan and Sampang districts as Remo performers. The methods of analysis were observations, in-depth interviews, and primary data collected from field research. We concluded that Remo in Madura, especially in Bangkalan Regency, still exists despite the rapid influence of global culture and information technology. Remo as a celebration tradition in Bangkalan Regency is a face-to-face ritual communication with symbolic power and as well as a ritual media for the Blater community in Madura. Remo celebration exists as a traditional medium of ritual communication to build a good relationship in the Madurese Blater community. In terms of local cultural values, Remo has a positive impact that contributes to the existence of the local tradition of Madura.
Social communication relation of Madurese people in Max Weber rationality perspective
Authors: Budiyanti Syamsu , Siahaan Hotman M. , Nugroho Kris
Published: July 2020

Obedience has become an ethnic identity for Madurese, expressed in the communicative expression ‘Bhuppa’-Bhâbbu’-Ghuru-Rato.’ Thus, the meaning of hierarchical obedience has been structured firmly into daily communication routines and behaviour as a form of self-development. The pattern of patron-client communication is a strong stimulant in the tradition of obedience that forms hegemonic power through patron-client-dominating authority. Interestingly, in Madurese society, such a relationship can actually be classified as exploitative-mutualistic. The study of rationality perspective on the meaning of communication and obedience relations shows that not all Madurese actions follow rational rules in Weber’s perspective. Indeed, there has been a reconstruction of the meaning of obedience in Madurese so that the rationality of needs becomes a justification for irrational actions and the relatively long-standing patron-client communication bond in Madurese culture. The phenomenological approach was considered most suitable for this research because it could reveal the natural meaning of Madurese specific obedience behaviour through explanation of phenomena and causes.
Breastfeeding Training through Role-Play and Effects on Mother-infant Attachment Behaviours: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Saljughi Farokh , Savabi-Esfahani Mitra , Kohan Shahnaz , Ehsanpour Soheila
Published: July 2020

Mother-infant attachment is an intimate, lasting and satisfying relationship that leads to better cognitive, emotional and social growth of the infant. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of breastfeeding training by role-play on mother-infant attachment behaviours. This research was a randomised clinical trial (parallel design). Inclusion criteria were: no history of mental disorders; ability to read and write the Persian language to complete the questionnaire; no history of drug and tobacco intake in primigravida women. The sample comprised 100 pregnant women (in 2 groups), selected through simple random sampling at healthcare centres. The researcher reviewed prenatal care registries of selected healthcare centres and extracted the names of pregnant women in their early third trimester. The data were imported into randomisation software. The control group received routine breastfeeding training, while the intervention group received routine training together with training through role-play. The data collection tool was the Maternal Behaviour Inventory Questionnaire. Consequently 75 samples were analysed in SPSS16. Independent t-tests and chi-square tests were used to examine the difference between the two groups. Results showed that the mean score of mother-infant attachment one week after delivery was significantly higher in the intervention group in comparison to that in the control group (p<0.001). No significant difference was observed between the two groups in maternal age, age of marriage, neonatal gender, maternal employment and education, number of parity, and number of abortions (P>0.05). Since breastfeeding training through role-play could affect mother-infant attachment, it is suggested that this type of training should be provided for pregnant women to promote mother-infant attachment and exclusive breastfeeding.
Karakteristik Biokomposit Edible Film dari Campuran Kitosan dan Pektin Limbah Kulit Pisang Kepok (Musa acuminata)
Authors: Zuchrillah Daril Ridho , Pudjiastuti Lily , Puspita Niniek Fajar , Hamzah Afan , Karisma Achmad Dwitama , Surono Agus , Altway Saidah , Ardiani Liana , Rohmah Nur Azizatur , Ningrum Eva Oktavia
Published: July 2020

Kemasan plastik banyak digunakan pada industri makanan dan minuman di Indonesia karena praktis dan mudah. Namun, disisi lain ini merupakan bencana bagi lingkungan karena plastik merupakan bahan yang sulit terurai (nondegradable). Edible film merupakan salah satu alternatif yang dapat dipertimbangkan untuk menggantikan kemasan plastik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah memanfaatkan kitosan dari limbah cangkang rajungan dan pektin dari limbah kulit pisang kepok sebagai bahan baku pembuatan edible film. Kitosan diperoleh dari proses degreasing, deproteinasi, demineralisasi dan deasetilasi cangkang rajungan. Pektin diperoleh dari proses hidrolisis kulit pisang kepok. Edible film yang berbasis kitosan dan pektin dibuat melalui proses blending dengan ratio (K:P) 100:0; 60:40; 50:50: 40:60 dan 0:100. Analisis karakteristik yang dilakukan meliputi warna, transparan, ketebalan, kelarutan dalam air, laju transmisi uap air (WVTR), kadar air, swelling degree, biodegradabilitas, dan aktivitas antimikroba. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan edible film kitosan dan pektin yang paling optimal adalah ratio 50:50.
Analisis Mutu Keripik Tempe Berdasarkan Cara Perekatan dan Ketebalan Pengemas Selama Penyimpanan
Authors: Syska Kavadya , Ropiudin Ropiudin
Published: July 2020

Keripik tempe adalah salah satu makanan khas di Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu: mengetahui pengaruh cara perekatan dan ketebalan pengemas terhadap mutu keripik tempe, dan mengetahui umur simpan keripik tempe berdasarkan cara perekatan pengemas dan ketebalan pengemas. Faktor yang diteliti yaitu, cara perekatan: stapler, lilin, dan sealer, jenis pengemas: plastik polipropilen 0,07 mm dan plastik polipropilen 0,04 mm, dan lama penyimpanan: 10 hari, 20 hari, dan 30 hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keripik tempe dengan kemasan plastik polipropilen 0,07 mm dan perekat sealer memiliki mutu paling baik. Selama penyimpanan terjadi peningkatan kadar air, kadar asam lemak bebas, dan kadar peroksida serta terjadi penurunan semua variabel sensorik, tetapi keripik tempe kemasan plastik polipropilen 0,07 mm dengan perekat sealer mampu mempertahankan mutu keripik tempe sampai hari ke-30, sedangkan perlakuan lainnya hanya mampu sampai hari ke-20.
Prebiotic Synthesis of Cysteine Peptides That Catalyze Peptide Ligation in Neutral Water
Authors: Foden Callum , Islam Saidul , Fernandez Garcia Christian Arturo , Maugeri Leonardo , Sheppard Tom , Powner Matthew
Published: July 2020

Peptides and the proteinogenic α-amino acids are essential to all life on Earth. Peptide biosynthesis is orchestrated by a complex suite of enzymes in extant biology, but this must have been predated by a simple chemical synthesis at the origins of life. α-Aminonitriles, the nitrile precursors of α-amino acids, are generally readily produced by Strecker reactions, but the origin of cysteine—the thiol-bearing amino acid—is not understood. The aminothiol moiety of cysteine is chemically incompatible with nitriles at physiological pH, therefore cysteine nitrile is not stable, and it is widely believed that cysteine was a biological invention and a late addition to the genetic code. Here, we report the first high-yielding, prebiotic synthesis of cysteine peptides. Our biomimetic synthesis converts serine to cysteine, by-passing the Strecker reaction of β-mercaptoacetaldehyde, but exploits nitrile–activated dehydroalanine synthesis at near-neutral pH. We additionally demonstrate the catalytic prowess of N-acylcysteines (and related peptides and thiols) in the organocatalytic synthesis of peptides and peptidyl amidines in neutral water. Thiol catalysis directly couples kinetically stable—but energy-rich—α-amidonitriles to proteinogenic amines, in a reaction that tolerates all twenty proteinogenic side chains. This is a rare, prebiotically plausible example of selective and efficient organocatalysis in water. Our results implicate cysteine derivatives and thiol-catalysis at the onset of evolution.
The Natural Way Forward: Molecular Dynamics Simulation Analysis of Phytochemicals from Indian Medicinal Plants as Potential Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 Targets
Authors: Parida Pratap Kumar , Paul Dipak , Chakravorty Debamitra
Published: July 2020

The natural way forward: Molecular dynamics simulation analysis of phytochemicals from Indian medicinal plants as potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 targetsPratap Kumar Parida 1#, Dipak Paul 1#, Debamitra Chakravorty 2*# 1 Noor Enzymes Private Limited, 37-B, Darga Road, Kolkata - 700 017, India2 Novel Techsciences (OPC) Private Limited, 37-B, Darga Road, 1st Floor, Kolkata - 700 017, India * Corresponding author:Debamitra Chakravorty, PhD (Project Lead - Computational Biology)Novel Techsciences (OPC) Private Limited, 37-B, Darga Road, 1st Floor, Kolkata - 700 017, IndiaE-mail: dc@noveltechsciences.com#All the authors have contributed equally to the paper.AbstractThe pandemic COVID-19 has become a global panic and health issue forcing our lives towards a compromised "new normal". Research is still ongoing to develop effective antiviral drugs and vaccines against SARS-CoV-2. Thus, to address the current outbreak, development of natural inhibitors as a prophylactic measure is an attractive strategy due to their natural diversity and safety. Phytochemicals that target viral entry (Spike glycoprotein) and replication (3CLPro) are lucrative in terms of both economy and health for the treatment of the deadly virus. In this context, this work explored natural compounds from Indian medicinal plants as potential inhibitors for containing the spread SARS-CoV-2. The phytochemicals were rationally screened from 55 Indian medicinal plants in our previous work. All atom 100 ns molecular dynamics simulations were performed using high performance computing for 8 top scoring rationally screened phytochemicals from Withania somnifera and Azadirachta indica and two repurposed drugs against the spike glycoprotein and the main protease of SARS-CoV-2. MM/PBSA, Principal component analysis and hydrogen bond occupancy were analysed to characterize protein–ligand interactions and to find the binding free energy. Biological pathway enrichment analysis was also carried out to observe the therapeutic efficacy of these phytochemicals. The results revealed that Withanolide R (-141.96 KJ/Mol) and 2,3-Dihydrowithaferin A (-87.60 KJ/Mol) were with the lowest relative free energy of binding for main protease and the spike proteins respectively. It was also observed that the phytochemicals exhibit a remarkable multipotency with the ability to modulate various human biological pathways especially pathways in cancer. Conclusively we suggest that these compounds need further detailed in vivo experimental evaluation and clinical validation for implementation as potent therapeutic agent for combating SARS-CoV-2.
Computational Studies Towards Identification of Lead Herbal Compounds of Medicinal Importance for Development of Nutraceutical Against COVID-19
Authors: Srivastav Amit Kumar , Gupta Sanjeev Kumar , Kumar Umesh
Published: July 2020

In the present study, we have performed the in-silico study of SARS-CoV-2 structure with different herbal compounds of medicinal importance. We selected four viral key proteins of SARS-CoV-2 structure i.e ACE-2 Receptor, Main Protease (Mpro), APO Form, Cryo- electron microscopy structure for the Molecular docking followed by the molecular dynamic simulation. Using this simple in silico approach based on the molecular docking and MD simulation of protein and phytochemicals, we have identified potential lead candidates for the development of low cost nutraceuticals, which can be used against SARS-CoV-2 virus. Our analysis suggested that phytochemicals obtained from Phyllanthus emblica and Azadirachta indica have the highest potential to bind with ACE2 receptor or main protease of SARS-CoV-2, inhibiting the protease enzymatic activity. The lead compounds of herbal origin were docked and simulated on viral key proteins of SARS-CoV-2 structure to evaluate the binding affinity of these phytochemicals along with the type of interaction and its stability in terms of RMSD and Ramachandran plot. Further, these results were also verified by drug likeness properties by using SwissADME software. Overall, our results suggest that out of 14 herbal compounds, Nimbolide and Withaferin-A has great potential to be developed as low-cost nutraceuticals against SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is the need of hour.
Phytochemical and pharmacological review on Morinda citrifolia
Authors: Jubilee R  , Elakkiya M  , Ganapathy P  , Elakiya M  , Dinesh Kumar V  , Divya A
Published: July 2020

Morinda citrifolia as the names suggests it is generally grown or harvested for fruits and the distribution of chemical constituents are also in other parts of the plants. The plant is native of South Asian countries and Western American lands in the pacific region. This plant has generally been used as a culinary vegetable and an edible fruit too and also considered as a natural immune booster and health enhancers. The plant was extracted to give most of the chemical constituents that possess anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, anti-tumour, antifungal, antiviral and anthelminthic activities. There had been significant uses that industries also employ as insecticidal agents and as chemical agents and catalyst. In this review, the details about the events, applications and studies that are performed on the plant were discussed.
Comparison of drying & extraction methods on activity in ficus
Authors: Avinash Kumar Reddy G  , Ramani S L  , Pallavi G  , Surekha K  , Vemaiah C H
Published: July 2020

Free radicals in the body are responsible for physiological stress and deterioration of the body functions. The antioxidants are used to fight the oxygen-free radicles and neutralize them. Apart from the potency of the drugs as antioxidants, there had been many reported side effects of synthetic drugs. Herbs are used as alternatives for the treatment of many diseases which are devoid of side effects. The current research focusses on the comparison of the antioxidant profile of the ethanol and methanol extracts of leaves of Tectona. Tectona grandis extracts were tested for antioxidant activities and compared with ethanol and methanol extracts in various methods. The results showed that the methanol extract showed better activity than that of the ethanol extract and when compared to the standard extracts showed higher antioxidant activity.
The Effect of Business Ethics Principles on Operational Budget Control Policy (Cost Transport)
Authors: Alamsyah Alamsyah , Sudirman Indrianty , Hakim Wardhani
Published: July 2020

The research aimed to determine the effect of business ethics on budgeting control at PT. Patra Niaga (PT. PN). The research used a quantitative approach by basing a rational principle study. The analysis was carried out using the regression method and processed using SPSS 22. Data from permanent employees of PT. PN was determined based on proportional sampling. A total of 30 respondents. Data collection used questionnaires as the main instrument, interviews, and observations. The results showed that the autonomy principle,  the honesty principle, the justice principle, and the mutual benefit principles have a positive and significant effect on budgetary control at the office of PT. PN. Interestingly, the justice variable is the most dominant positive and significant effect on budget control at the office of PT. PN.
The Influence of Product Quality and Promotion on Repurchase Pertamax through Consumer Satisfaction in Makassar City
Authors: Saputra Irfan , Lewangka Osman , Munir Abdul Razak
Published: July 2020

Pertamax is a non-subsidized fuel PT. Pertamina (Persero) and the company's biggest challenge is to change the buying pattern of people in order to switch from Premium to Pertamax. To change the buying pattern of a company's society should look at consumer behavior as well as the attributes contained in the product in order to provide satisfaction and re-purchase decisions. These attributes are product quality and promotion. This research aims to determine the quality of products and promotions positively and significantly affect consumer satisfaction, knowing product quality, promotion, and customer satisfaction positively and significantly towards purchasing decisions, and product quality and promotions have a positive and significant effect on the re-purchase decision through consumer satisfaction of Pertamax in the Makassar city. The population in this study was the consumer of Pertamax in the town of Makassar, which was designated 100 samples of respondents. Data collection techniques through questionnaires, literature, and observation studies, using path analysis techniques.  The results of the product quality are positive and significant to customer satisfaction. Promotions have a positive and insignificant impact on consumer satisfaction. Consumer satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on repurchase decisions. The quality of products directly has a positive and significant effect on repurchase decisions. Directly promotion is positive and insignificant to repurchase decisions. The quality of products indirectly through consumer satisfaction has a positive and significant influence over the repurchase decision. Indirectly promotion through consumer satisfaction had a positive but insignificant influence on the repurchase decision of Pertamax in Makassar city.
The energy and nutrient intakes among patients with type 2 diabetes by gender and age groups
Authors: Chikwere Prince
Published: July 2020

Background: Type 2 diabetes is a non-communicable disorder that requires changes in diet, among other aspects of lifestyle, in its management. Patients are normally advised on dietary intakes based on required dietary energy and nutrient intakes to normalise their conditions.

Methods: The cross-sectional study recruited 100 adult type 2 diabetes patients by convenience sampling from Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana. The energy and nutrient intakes of patients were measured according to age and gender. The 24-hour recalls on three days per patient were used to access dietary intakes with references to Composition of Foods Commonly Used in Ghana, and the West African Food Composition Table. Meal skipping was noted. Anthropometric, blood pressure and biochemical measurements of patients were taken and related to their meal frequency lifestyle. The comparison of dietary intakes between males and females within age groups was done in reference to Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) and Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), which are constituents of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). 

Results: Meal skipping was associated with a larger waste circumference. The mean daily protein intake (P = 0.001) and calcium intake (P = 0.004) of males were significantly higher than those of the females. Similarly, patients less than 60 years of age were more likely to consume more energy and nutrients (except calcium) than their older counterparts, though no significant differences were recorded. Mean quantities of carbohydrate, iron, and vitamin C consumed were above the DRI for both males and females. For dietary fibre, this was true only for females. The DRI for other nutrients was not met. For respondents <60 years, 45.5 %, 68.6 % and 72.7 % of males met their RDAs for protein, iron and vitamin C respectively while 41.7 %, 5.6 % and 80.6 % of their female counterparts met their RDA for these nutrients. For respondents ≥ 60 years, 46.7 %, 80 % and 66.7 % of males vs. 31.6 %, 63.2 %, and 92.1 % of females met their RDAs for protein, iron and vitamin C respectively. Only 2.8% of females < 60 years and 6.7 % of females ≥ 60 years met the RDA for vitamin E, while no males did. While 52.8 % of females < 60 years and 47.4% of those ≥ 60 years respectively met their RDAs for fibre, only 40 % males < 60 years met their RDA for fibre.  All respondents met the RDA for carbohydrate except 2.6 % of females ≥ 60 years. For vitamin A, apart from 2.8 % of females < 60 years, no respondent met the RDA and for calcium none did.

Conclusion:  Both males and females had mean intakes of carbohydrate, iron, and vitamin C in excess of their DRI. The situation was problematic for other nutrients. Public and personal health and nutrition education should be intensified to promote adequate nutrient intakes among both male and female and younger and older age groups in diabetes patients in Ghana.
Implementing Care Groups for improved maternal and child nutrition: Critical factors for success from the Amalima program in rural Zimbabwe
Authors: Ncube-Murakwani Pamela , Moyo Shamiso Alice , Maphosa Mackson , Dzimba Mutsa , Dube Sijabulisiwe Beatrice , Nyathi Craig
Published: July 2020

Over the last decade Zimbabwe has made noteworthy progress in reducing both underweight and wasting in children under the age of five years, however one in four children in Zimbabwe is stunted. The rate in the decline of the number of children stunted still falls short of meeting the World Health Assembly target, and it goes without saying that effective, innovative community-based strategies are required by the government and development partners to accelerate the rate of stunting reduction. This paper presents experiences from using the Care Group approach for promoting improved maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) and care based on lessons from the Amalima program, a seven-year United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace intervention. The Amalima program has been promoting Care Groups as a community and family centred approach to improve maternal and child nutrition in Zimbabwe. Care Groups are an innovative community-based strategy that has been rolled out as part of the Amalima program activities in four food and nutrition insecure districts in Zimbabwe. The final programme evaluation suggested the program succeeded in increasing the exclusive breastfeeding rate and reducing levels of nutritional stunting among children under two years. In the present discussion paper, we present the key lessons learned and strategies we believe may have contributed to making Care Group implementation effective; we highlight the modifications that we made in Care Group implementation to ensure a context appropriate approach; and we discuss how Care Groups can be integrated into the Ministry of Health and Child Care structure. The critical factors for successful Care Group implementation have been grouped into five broad categories: conduct formative research; ensure context specific approaches & adaptive management; leverage on social capital and cohesion; invest in human capital; prioritise quality assurance & reviews.
Synthesis, characterisation and microbial utilisation of amorphous polysugars from lactose
Authors: Daines Alison , Smart Z , Sims Ian , Tannock GW , Hinkley Simon
Published: July 2020

© 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. The melt polymerisations of glucose, galactose, xylose and fucose with citric acid, and mixtures of sugars therein are reported. Characterisation of the citric-acid catalysed reaction products indicated similar degrees of branched polymerisation but differences in the overall molecular weight of the polymers produced. The dairy by-product lactose could not be polymerised in a similar fashion but was shown tobe readily hydrolysed using microwave radiation and a polymer generated from the melt condensation of the resultant glucose and galactose monosaccharides. A preliminary assessment of the bifido-bacterialutilisation of the lactose-derived polymerised products demonstrated a significantly different growth profile compared to commercially utilised galactooligosaccharides (GOS).
Structural diversity of fructan in relation to the taxonomy of the Poaceae
Authors: BONNETT GD , Sims Ian , SIMPSON RJ , CAIRNS AJ
Published: July 2020

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Structure of the exudate gum from Meryta sinclairii
Authors: Sims Ian , Furneaux Richard
Published: July 2020

A gum that exudes from the wounded trunk of the New Zealand native tree Meryta sinclairii has been isolated. The gum was completely precipitated by the β-glucosyl Yariv reagent and was thus determined to be an arabinogalactan-protein (AGP). It contained >95% w/w carbohydrate and only 2% w/w protein with a high level of hydroxyproline. SEC-MALLS showed that the gum had a weight-average molecular weight of 4.45×106Da compared with 6.02×105Da for gum arabic. Constituent sugar and linkage analyses were consistent with polymers comprised of a highly branched backbone of 1,3-linked galactopyranosyl (Galp) residues, with side-chains made up of arabinofuranose- (Araf) containing oligosaccharides, terminated variously by rhamnopyranosyl (Rhap), arabinopyranosyl (Arap), Galp and glucuronopyranosyl (GlcpA) residues. Analysis by one-dimensional and two-dimensional 1H and 13C NMR experiments confirmed the linkage analyses. The structure of the gum is discussed in comparison with the structure of gum arabic and other AGPs. © 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Effects of Process-Genre Approach on Writing Anxiety among English Academic Writing Learners in Pakistan
Authors: Abrar Ajmal  , Humaira Irfan
Published: July 2020

Writing ability is a prerequisite to be successful in academic pursuits. Pakistani student writers experience a range of issues, including psychological, cognitive, social, and linguistic when they write. Writing instructors need to use appropriate teaching strategies and methodologies to tackle writing-related issues (Khan & Zaki, 2018). Most of the Pakistani ESL writing students are educated through the stereotypical teacher-centered Product Approach focuses on the memorization of ready-made answers. As a result, the learners face great challenges; ESL writing Anxiety is one of the major challenges (Gopang, Bughio, & Pathan, 2018). The aim of this quasi-experimental study based on predominantly the post-positivist and the marginally pragmatic philosophical framework is to explore the effects of the Process-Genre Approach (PGA) on writing anxiety among ESL intermediate/pre-university students in Pakistan. The research tools were included to collect data: Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI), 22-item multidimensional questionnaire, and interviews to investigate the effects of the experiment on writing apprehensions. Data were collected before and after the designed academic writing module based on the Process-Genre approach and pair sample t-test was applied to yield statistically significant results showing that average writing anxiety score was reduced from 77.17 to 66.72 among control group and from 73.57 to 50.25 among the experimental group. Quantities data collected through interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis also supplement that the treatment was effective to reduce writing anxiety.
The Governance of Corporate Sustainability in the Middle East: Preliminary Insights
Authors: Zeeshan Mahmood  , Maha Faisal Alsayegh
Published: July 2020

This paper explores the extent to which companies incorporate best practices for the governance of sustainability in the Middle East. The empirical content in this paper is based on the analysis of company’s disclosures in the annual and sustainability reports of fifteen companies from the Middle East that are listed in the S&P/Hawkamah Pan Arab ESG Index. The research presented in this paper shed the light on some of the practices currently being employed in Middle Eastern companies to govern and manage their sustainability strategies. This study found that top Middle Eastern companies are catching up the global best practices in incorporating sustainability into some structures and processes. However, sustainability governance structures and processes where middle eastern companies are lagging include sustainability committee at board-level, sustainability related mission, vision and values, sustainability assurance, sustainability related trainings and separate sustainability department. In addition, this paper provide several illustrations of how top middle eastern companies are exhibiting sustainability governance structures and processes in their sustainability reports. This information can be used to better understand the state of play of sustainability governance in the middle east and can inform the policy makers for the possibility of regulation in this area. This research is equally beneficial for companies and managers in benchmarking their practices against sustainability leaders and to learn how to embed sustainability into their business practices.
O trabalho educa: reflexões sobre a aprendizagem mediada por obras
Authors: Gruber Crislaine , Allain Olivier , Wollinger Paulo
Published: July 2020

Resenha da obraBARATO, Jarbas Novelino. Fazer bem feito: valores em educação profissional e tecnológica. Brasília, DF: UNESCO, 2015.
Metodologias ativas e currículo integrado: a travessia para as práticas pedagógicas motivadoras na educação profissional técnica de nível médio
Authors: Adélia Costa Maria , Henrique Lacerda Coutinho Eduardo
Published: July 2020

Esta é uma investigação qualitativa com professores da educação profissional técnica de nível médio que utilizam práticas pedagógicas motivadoras. Busca refletir sobre as possibilidades de se desenvolver uma didática que, embora seja balizada pelo currículo tradicional, multifacetado, possa induzir a uma formação profissional crítica, criativa e autônoma, favorecendo a constituição do currículo integrado. Os resultadosindicam que as práticas pedagógicas dos docentes pesquisados são passíveis de tornar a relação entre currículo e cotidiano escolar um processo híbrido, que favorece a integração curricular.
The effectiveness of reinforcement sensitivity theory on student motivation through group counseling services
Authors: Lestari Lestari , Izzaty Rita Eka
Published: July 2020

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory (RST) towards increased motivation to learn students through group counseling services. This research uses quantitative approach method with non-equivalent control group design.  The research sample amounted to 14 students who have motivational learning problems that have not been expected. The data collection techniques in this study used scale techniques using purposive sampling. Data analysis techniques using Wilxocon test and Mann-Whitney Test. The results of this research show that Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory (RST) through group counseling services proved to be an effective learning motivation for students.
Developing Digital Modules of Career Counselling for Students of Universitas Islam Raden Rahmat Malang
Authors: Kholisna Titin , Herasmara Ridho
Published: July 2020

It is important for higher education institutions to put efforts on the competence achievement of their graduates in preparing their career. There needs to be mentoring to help students prepare for their career through career counselling service. Further, the existence of the latest technology helps manage life problems more systematically, practically, and efficiently. Therefore, a digital career counselling system in the format of a module can help ease the students’ career preparation flexibly. This research is aimed to produce career counselling digital modules for the students. It applied research and development method with quantitative and qualitative analysis to test the product. The data were obtained through focus group discussion and counselling with some experts chosen using cluster random sampling technique. The aim of career counselling is to investigate students’ self-understanding, career preparation and career readiness in relation to career selection. The analysis of product testing shows an average result of 3.5 of modules with the category good/suitable/interesting and appropriate. The digital application of career counselling helps students plan, prepare, and understand the discourse of career and the world of employment.
Psycho-demographic factors predisposing school adjustment among In-school adolescents in Osun state, Nigeria.
Authors: Okpako Ernest
Published: July 2020

The study examines the Psycho-demographic factors predisposing school adjustment among In-school adolescents in Osun state, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive design of correlational type. A Sample of three hundred In-school adolescents were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation, T-test and Multiple regression analysis. Results indicated School adjustment positively correlated with peer pressure (r= .461, p< 0.05), emotional instability (r = .665, p<0.05) while school adjustment is negatively correlated with gender (r= -.332, p<0.05). All the independent variables jointly accounted for 48.5% variance in predicting school adjustment among In-school adolescents. Two out of three predictors (emotional stability and gender) are potent predictors of school adjustment. The most potent factor was emotional stability (β = .591, t= 11.611, P<0.05), followed by gender (β = -.205, t= -4.757, P<0.05 except peer pressure (β = .062, t= 1.198, P>0.05) which is not a potent predictor of school adjustment.  This implies that, an increased influence of emotional stability will increase school adjustment by 59.1% and gender will increase school adjustment by 20.5%. Also, the T-test analysis reveal a significant difference in the school adjustment of male and female; t (298) = 6.081, p<0.05.
Deskripsi Newman’s Error Analysis dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita pada Peserta Didik Kelas Viii D SMP Institut Indonesia Semarang Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020
Authors: Tekaeni Is , Supandi Supandi , Setyawati Rina Dwi
Published: July 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untukmengetahui presentase kesalahan yang mendeskripsikan jenis kesalahan yang dilakukan peserta didik dalam menyelesaikan soal cerita berdasarkan Newman’s Error Analysis.Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif deskripsi yang dilaksanakan di SMP Institut Indonesia Semarangtahunajaran 2019/2020, dengan subjek penelitian kelas VIII D. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah soal tesberupa soal cerita matematika dengan materi segiempatdan pedoman wawancara. Penelitian ini dimulai dengan penentuan subjek penelitian yaitu 2 peserta didik kelompok tingkat tinggi, 2 peserta didik kelompok tingkat sedang, dan 2 peserta didik kelompok tingkat rendah.Kemudian pemberian tes tertulis berisi soal ceritadan dilanjutkan dengan wawancara mendalam terhadap subjek penelitian. Penelitian menggunakan triangulasi teknik,yaitu mengecek data kepada sumber yang sama dengan teknik yang berbeda dengan cara membandingkan data hasil tes yang diverivikasi dengan wawancara. Berdasarkan hasil deskripsi analisis penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa kelompok tingkat tinggi melakukan jenis kesalahan pada tahap transformationsebesar 25% dan tahapprocess skill sebanyak 20%. Kelompok tingkat sedang melakukan jenis kesalahan tahapcomprehension sebanyak 8,34%, tahap transformation sebesar 25%, tahap process skill sebanyak 30%, dan tahap encoding sebanyak 50%.Sedangkan kelompok tingkat rendah melakukan jenis kesalahan pada tahap tahap comprehensionsebanyak 25%, tahap transformation sebesar 37,5%, tahap process skill sebanyak 60%, dan tahap encoding sebanyak 75%.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kesalahan jawaban lebih dominan pada tahap encodingyang disebabkan karena proses perhitungan yang dikerjakan pada tahap sebelumnya juga mengalami kesalahan.
Efektivitas Strategi Index Card Match Berbantuan Macromedia Flash Terhadap Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematis Siswa SMP
Authors: Azkiyah Aulia , Sunandar Sunandar , Utami Rizky Esti
Published: July 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuanuntuk mengetahui efektivitas strategi pembelajaran Index Card Matchberbantuan Macromedia Flash terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa SMP. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian eksperimen. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 27 Semarang. Sampel penelitian diambil dengan menggunakan teknik Cluster Random Sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini berupa observasi, dokumentasi dan post-test. Analisis data menggunakan uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, uji t,  uji regresi linier sederhana, dan uji proporsi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Terdapat perbedaan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa yang mendapat strategi pembelajaran Index Card Matchberbantuan Macromedia Flash, dengan kemampuan pemahaman konsep siswa yang mendapat pembelajaran konvensional; (2) Kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa yang mendapatkan strategi pembelajaran Index Card Matchberbantuan Macromedia Flashlebih baik dari pembelajaran konvensional; (3) Terdapat pengaruh positif antara keaktifan terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa pada strategi pembelajaran Index Card Matchberbantuan Macromedia Flash; (4) Kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa dengan menggunakan strategi pembelajaran Index Card Matchberbantuan Macromedia Flashmencapai ketuntasan secara klasikal maupun individu.
Profil Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Ditinjau dari Gaya Belajar Siswa Visual
Authors: Maruf Akhmad , Indiati Intan , Harun Lukman
Published: July 2020

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan profil kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika berdasarkan gaya belajar visual. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMPN 6 Jepara. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian yang diambil adalah siswa kelas VIII D SMPN 6 Jepara tahun ajaran 2019/2020 yang berjumlah 1 siswa dengan gaya belajar visual. Pengumpulan data yang dilakukan yaitu metode angket gaya belajar siswa, tes tertulis, dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan tiga tahapan, yaitu tahap reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan atau verifikasi data. Keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi waktu yaitu dilakukan dengan cara mengecek data dari sumber yang sama dan waktu yang berbeda. Hasil penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut : profil kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika subjek dengan gaya belajar visual sampai 3 tahapan, yaitu memahami masalah, membuat rencana, dan melaksanakan rencana.
Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) dan Talking Stick Berbantu Prezi terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas X
Authors: Prasetya Vito Putra , Prayito Muhammad , Handayanto Agung
Published: July 2020

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi dengan pentingnya hasil belajar siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil belajar siswa kelas X yang mendapat perlakuan model pembelajaran Student Teams Achievement Divisionberbantu Prezidan Talking Stick berbantu Prezilebih baik dari konvesional. Desain penelitian ini adalah Quasi Eksperimental Design. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Cluster Random Sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan teknik wawancara, dokumentasi, dan tes. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan yaitu 1) Terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar siswa dengan model pembelajaran Student Teams Achievement Division  berbantu Prezi, model pembelajaran Talking Stickberbantu Prezidan model pembelajaran konvensional. 2) Model pembelajaran Student Teams Achievement Division  berbantu Prezilebih baik dari konvesional. 3) Model pembelajaran Talking Stick  berbantu Prezilebih baik dari konvesional. 4) Model pembelajaran Student Teams Achievement Division berbantu Prezilebih baik dariTalking Stickberbantu Prezi. 5) Terdapat pengaruh motivasi belajar siswa terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada model pembelajaran Student Teams Achievement Division  berbantu Prezi. 6) Terdapat pengaruh motivasi belajar siswa terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada model pembelajaran Talking Stickberbantu Prezi. 7) Hasil belajar siswa yang menggunakan model pembelajaran Student Teams Achievement Division  berbantu Prezi, Talking Stickberbantu Prezi, dan Konvesional mencapai ketuntasan (KKM) baik secara individual maupun klasikal.
Religion in the identity structure based on Serhiy Zhadan novels
Authors: Kravchenko Angelina
Published: July 2020

Religion is an important component of Ukrainian society and culture, but we are currently in a situation of reconstructing national identity, so the question is which place religion will take in the new construct? The formation of religion in the structure of identity, in addition to the media, is also influenced by literature, but this influence is more complex and contains hidden intentions, so the analysis of religion in the identity structure of modern literary works is relevant and not enough studied. The works by Serhiy Zhadan stand out with a special outrageousness, including images of a religious orientation. At first glance, it seems that in these texts the author deconstructs, destroys and speaks ironically of the established religious images and symbols, demonstrating the uselessness of religion in modern society. However, the outward outrage hides the attempts to cite examples of identity construction, in which religion is given a certain place. The aim of the article is to consider the representation, dynamics of development, artistic functions, and role of religion in the structure of character identity in Serhiy Zhadan's novels of 2004–2017 (“Depesh Mod” “Voroshylovhrad”, “Internat”). Methods of classification and modelling, sociopsychological, and hermeneutic interpretation, comparison, deconstruction, and methods of postcolonial studies have been used in the analysis. The study has found that religion has a different role and value in each of the novels. In “Depesh Mod”, religion is presented as an “another” phenomenon that is abstract and incomprehensible and has no real embodiment; the narrator speaks ironically of the bearers of religious identity, but at the same time takes quite seriously the image of Jesus. In “Voroshylovhrad” religion acts as a phenomenon of “own” and plays almost the most important role in the formation of group identity of the character; moreover, here we have a sample of religion, where abstract ideas are reconciled with the material world and values. In the “Internat” the emphasis is on the formation of national identity, and therefore the author addresses religion much less, demonstrating its inability to answer the question “own – another's” in terms of national identification. These three texts also present examples of the deconstruction of religion: religious images and symbols are presented in real-life situations far removed from the traditional religious context of Scripture or the temple. The novelty of the article lies in the problem posed, because the study of religion in the structure of the identity of works of art has little attention (in contrast to the study of intertextual links between literature and the Bible). The practical significance is an idea of studying religion in the structure of identity through the involvement in the analysis of strata of national-ethnic, cultural, ethical, traditional, and moral issues.
Utopia of S. Podolynsky and its echo in Ukrainian literature
Authors: Tkachenko Roman
Published: July 2020

The article deals with the connections between S. Podolynsky and Ukrainian literature, namely his artistic, educational and non-fiction works, scientific studies that testify to the philosophical principles of that era, create an additional explanatory context for the literary process, and the influence of the scientist's ideas on art literature. The object of study was mainly the texts of the thinker, such as “Steam machine” and “Human work and its relation to the distribution of energy.” The relevance of the study is seen in the need for a comprehensive understanding of the so-called populism, which in its individual samples went beyond provinciality and intellectual limitations, attesting to the art of the next era. The defining feature is the cultural and historical method established in Ukrainian literary studies. The novelty of intelligence is to shift the focus to little-known figures and marginal genres of Ukrainian literature. Interest in the figure of S. Podolynsky, what grew over time in a separate direction of research, dates back to the periods of national revival in the 20th century. Historians and economists wrote the most about him. However, physicians, physicists, biogeochemists, ecologists from Ukraine and abroad have gradually joined. The grows of the number of researchers and, in particular, the diversification of the subject of research with the involvement of all new areas of science is evidenced by the underestimated true scale of the personality of the Ukrainian thinker over the decades. We consider it necessary to focus, firstly, the genre specificity of the work “Steam machine” in the context of that day attracts attention, secondly, on the search for the echo of the ideas of this scientist in Ukrainian literature of the 19th and the first third of the 20th century. It is argued that the ideas of S. Podolynsky, in particular the autotrophy of mankind, as well as compositional and genre innovations could have influenced on the formation of scientific and social science fiction in Ukrainian literature. From our point of view, the proposed problem has the prospect of further elaboration, in particular the hypothesis about the connection between the futurological forecasts of S. Podolynsky and the ideological and artistic content of the short story by Panas Myrny “Dream” and V. Vynnychenko’s novel “Sun Machine”.