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Pendekatan Bayani, Burhani dan Irfani dalam Pembentukan Mental Spiritual Siswa MTs N 2 Tanggamus Lampung
Authors: Maskuri M. Ibnu Naufal
Published: December 2022

At present, there are many educated people who are in the spotlight due to their own actions, such as the occurrence of violence, as well as their behavior that is not good, far from social behavior and from a religious point of view as it should be. This research was conducted to determine the bayani, burhani and irfani approaches in the formation of mental and spiritual students of MTS N 2 Tanggamus Lampung. Mental-spiritual is a pattern of coaching in the process of bringing individuals closer to the creator, namely God. Spiritual mental intelligence includes aspects of attitudes, actions, and behavior that reflect individuals in accordance with the religious teachings they believe in. In this study, the researcher used a descriptive qualitative approach, by collecting data through observation, interviews and phenomenology. The results of this research are that the first bayani approach in the formation of students' mental and spiritual is carried out with a religious text, through the subjects of Akidah Akhlak, Fiqh, Arabic, Islamic Cultural History and Al-Quran Hadith. Both burhani approaches, in the formation of students' mental and spiritual spirituality, are carried out by giving examples of positive behavior of a teacher to students by prioritizing 5S, motivating students to like reading books, giving small gifts to students when they can answer questions, and studying general knowledge such as science, social studies, Arts, Physical Education and Lampung Language, which can make students and students fully social beings. Furthermore, the three irfani approaches, in the formation of students' mental spirituality, are applied by means of religious activities, performing congregational duha prayers, muhadhoroh, recitations, and spiritual activities.
Problematika Pendidikan Akhlak Remaja pada Lingkungan Keluarga Petani di Kenagarian Malampah Pasaman
Authors: Leni Melda , Murniyetti Murniyetti
Published: December 2022

This study contains the problems of adolescent moral education in the farming family environment in the Malampah Pasaman kenagarian. Then it has the purpose of knowing the morals of the child and the efforts of parents to improve the morals of the child. The research was conducted by descriptive qualitative method. With data sources of parents, children, alim ulama, wali nagari, and traditional figures. The data collection techniques used in this study include observation, interviews and documentation in looking for data related to the title of the study that is directly sourced from family or community in Malampah Pasaman. The data analysis techniques used in this study are through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclution drawing / verification. As a result of this study, the problem of adolescent moral education in the farming family environment in the Malampah Pasaman kenagarian. The conclusion of this article says that children's morals are problematic such as drunkenness, gambling, smoking, promiscuity, disrespect and resistance to parents.
Global skills in public accountancy: a vision for the internationalization of the curriculum
Authors: Garzón Daza Cecilia
Published: December 2022

The article aims for identifying the global skills in public accountancy facing the construction of a vision for the internationalization of the curriculum ft to the dynamics of the globalización. Through a descriptive qualitative methodologic approach the global skills are addressed from the perspective of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Then, focus on the internationalization of the curriculum that contributes to the performance of the public accountant in the globalized world.
Narrativas autobiográficas de um professor em (constante) formação, negro, albino e com baixa visão
Authors: SOUZA João Marcos Isaías de , FONSECA Michele Pereira de Souza da
Published: December 2022

This article aims to present the reflections of a Physical Education teacher in (constant) training, albino, black and with low vision about his experiences and formative trajectories from a (auto)biographical narrative. The theoretical framework is based on a broad, procedural, endless and dialectical concept of inclusion (SAWAIA, 2017; BOOTH & AINSCOW, 2012; SANTOS FONSECA & MELO, 2009), permeated by elaborations on teacher education in and for the inclusive perspective (FONSECA, 2021). We opted for a partnership in writing between supervisor and student, but emphasizing the protagonism of the (auto)biographical narrative in first person, interspersed with theoretical references that support the reflections on the challenges and potentials during the path in basic education, in the Degree Course in Physical Education and in professional practice, when recognizing oneself as a person with visual impairment, black and albino.
Cartografia inclusiva
Authors: Gimenes de SENA Carla Cristina Reinaldo , Ribeiro do CARMO Waldirene
Published: December 2022

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the essay aims to present on the potential of tactile maps in the teaching of Geography for people with visual impairments and the possibilities of extrapolating tactile cartography beyond the classroom. In the last 30 years we have witnessed the expansion of the use of tactile maps for orientation and mobility, in public and private spaces. These maps are valuable resources, but their good use depends on how cartography is worked on at school and, in this process, teacher training is fundamental. Based on a literature review, the article approaches the main concepts of tactile cartography and how these have been inserted, directly or indirectly, in the graduation courses in Geography and today are part of elementary school textbooks and of proposals for training itineraries in high school.
Ver com (outros olhos) no Instituto Benjamin Constant
Authors: Pilar Andrade de Freitas SILVA Daiana , MACAMBIRA Leidiane dos Santos Aguiar
Published: December 2022

This article aims to present an experience report, in which we narrate formative meetings at Benjamin Constant Institute (IBC), a reference institution in the care of people with blindness and low vision, located in Urca, Rio de Janeiro. We are teachers and researchers of our formative trajectories and we consider that formation is not only limited to teacher education courses, but it goes beyond, overflowing such boundaries. In this sense, living together at IBC allowed us to question some certainties that we have nurtured for some time, the fruit of a modern and western socio-historical education. Among them, the denaturalization of the ways we perceive the world and pass judgment on it. Thus, we seek to reflect, from our experiences, about the elements that have nourished our training, allowing us to see with other eyes, proposing a reflection on the effects of the formative conditions to which we are submitted in our educational actions and contributing to think the formative processes regarding the education of named people with visual impairment, from the encounter with others.
Eu também sou poesia
Authors: De Oliveira GOMES Marcia
Published: December 2022

This article aims to report literary literacy practices developed with visually impaired students at the Benjamin Constant Institute. The perspective of teaching literature is based on authors such as Candido (2004) for whom literature plays an important role in the process of humanization and formation of a sociopolitical consciousness, and Cosson (2018), who reflects on the school as a space for systematic appropriation of literary language. This study's methodology is action research, which concerns the resolution of a collective problem in a collaborative way between researchers and participating subjects. In this way, I seek through this discussion and the reported experiences to point out ways for a significant work from the experiences of learners both in reading and writing, as a construction and expression of thoughts and emotions, as well as in the discovery of self and the world by through the relationship with literature, contributing to the reading and citizenship formation of people with visual impairments.
Can Virtual Reality Increases Students Interest in Computational Chemistry Course? A Review
Authors: Jumbri Khairulazhar , Ishak Mohd Adil Iman
Published: December 2022

Computational chemistry is one of the branches in chemistry that implies the finding of theoretical chemistry into efficient computer programming to monitor, calculate and examine the properties of molecules and solids, adopting these programs to real chemical problems. Intersection between virtual reality (VR) and computational chemistry would bring the strength and improve the weakness of the system for better chemistry field discovery among scholars that level up the educational development. Thus, introduction of VR as an educational medium will eventually add another new technical skill for good purpose mainly for processing data and information. This paper reviews the role of VR as a teaching device in computational chemistry courses. The innovation in teaching and learning helps students to collect more reliable and quality data on the chemical analysis that is not available from the experimental works. This will provide source and bridge for the students to easily collect and analyse data in comprehensive understanding especially deep explanation at atomic level. This teaching strategy also stimulate and attract the interest of the students to be more joyful and native in learning.
Comics as a Teaching and Learning Strategy in Primary Social Studies Lessons
Authors: Sani Hamizah , Jaidin Jainatul Halida , Shahrill Masitah , Jawawi Rosmawijah
Published: December 2022

The use of comics in the educational field is notable for their ability to motivate and attract students’ attention. This study explores the impacts of comics as a teaching and learning strategy on the topic of ‘Our Communication’ in a Year 4 primary Social Studies class in Brunei Darussalam. The study addressed the questions on the effectiveness of comics in retaining knowledge and students’ perceptions about their use. Action research is the designated method for this study, and two cycles were conducted on different samples. The samples consisted of 18 students for Cycle 1 and 14 students for Cycle 2, both from the same government school. Intervention lessons were conducted, and semi-structured interviews on randomly selected participants. Students’ views on using comics in the classroom can be derived from dominant themes developed through thematic analysis. The findings indicated that students have a positive attitude toward applying comics in the lesson. This study concludes that comics are effective as teaching material in Social Studies.
The Effect of Isoquercitrin on Cell Apoptosis and Cycle for HepG2 Cells
Authors: Jiang Guojun , Hu Jiahua , Huang Junhe , Li Yan , Deng Qing , Jiang Wenyan , Huang Guihong , Wang Qingqing
Published: December 2022

Purpose: To study the effect of isoquercitrin on cell apoptosis and cycle of HepG2 cells. Materials and Method: Different concentrations of isoquercitrin were used to act on HepG2 cells, and the effect of isoquercitrin on the proliferation of HepG2 cells was detected by CCK8. Cell morphology and growth were observed under inverted microscope. Flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptosis and cycle changes of HepG2 cells. Results: CCK8 found that isoquercitrin inhibited the growth of HepG2 cells, and it was correlated with the concentration and action time of isoquercitrin. Under the inverted microscope, it was observed that the number of cell survival gradually decreased with the increase of concentration or time of isoquercitrin acted on HepG2 cells. Flow cytometry showed that with the increase of isoquercitrin concentration, the number of cells blocked in S phase gradually decreased and the number of cells blocked in G2/M phase gradually increased. Conclusion: Isoquercitrin can induce apoptosis of HepG2 cells and interfere with S phase and G2/M phase in cell cycle.
Torre de Babel y la conquista del cielo. La construcción de torres tardogóticas y la renovación de las catedrales europeas
Authors: García Cuetos María Pilar
Published: December 2022

Se propone repasar la génesis, las novedades arquitectónicas en que se basan y los procesos constructivos de las torres tardogóticas que completaron las fachadas de las catedrales europeas. En el siglo XV, estos elementos adquirieron el papel de hitos urbanos y alcanzaron unas dimensiones colosales. Su construcción contribuyó a renovar la faz de las catedrales de Europa y la línea del cielo de sus ciudades y favoreció el inicio de proyectos continuados hasta finales del siglo XIX. Asimismo, los retos técnicos que plantearon impulsaron la mejora de los sistemas de gestión económica y construcción y el desarrollo científico y técnico.
Apuntes sobre la liturgia en la catedral de Pamplona. Ritos, magnificencia y poder
Authors: Fernández Gracia Ricardo
Published: December 2022

Las formas y tipologías artísticas, la música y los ritos solemnes de una liturgia, especialmente cuidada, han distinguido, secularmente, a nuestras catedrales. De modo muy especial en las fiestas, en donde se han venido fundiendo lo solemne (rito), lo artístico (belleza) y lo extraordinario (infrecuente). El ejemplo de la catedral de Pamplona y su ceremonial, a lo largo de los siglos, viene a ejemplificar la importancia de los mencionados elementos, en una ciudad que ostentaba la capitalidad del virreinato navarro, en la que los elementos de poder y representación cobraban un especial significado.
Disparate Discrimination
Authors: Litman Leah
Published: December 2022

This Article explains and analyzes a recent trend in the Supreme Court’s cases regarding unintentional discrimination, where the argument is that a law has the effect of producing a disadvantage on members of a particular group. In religious discrimination cases, the Court has held that a law is presumptively unconstitutional if the law results in a comparable secular activity being treated more favorably than religious activity. Yet in racial discrimination cases, the Court has said the mere fact that a law more severely disadvantages racial minorities as a group does not suffice to establish unlawful discrimination.

The two tracks for unintentional discrimination claims can be understood through the lens of political process theory. One part of political process theory maintains that courts should be skeptical of laws that negatively affect discrete and insular minorities who may be politically powerless and face prejudice. One reason the Court more carefully scrutinizes laws that burden conservative, (often) Christian religious groups may be that the Court views those groups as socially powerless because their views no longer command majority support and because their views are not treated with the respect the Court thinks they deserve. And the Court’s decisions have the effect of redistributing power to or reinforcing power in the groups the Court believes to be socially powerless.

Identifying the jurisprudential worldview that may plausibly drive these trends helps to identify the potential implications and assess the merits of the new doctrinal approach that the Court has taken in (some) antidiscrimination cases. The Court’s new approach to religious discrimination claims has some virtues; in particular, the Court is probably right to consider facts from the private sphere, such as a group’s economic or social power, in deciding the appropriate scope of judicial review. But the selectivity with which the Court has applied this approach, as well as the Court’s odd assessments of various groups’ power, has resulted in a problematic jurisprudence of conservative victimization that judicially protects backlash against advances in equality and antidiscrimination law.
The Failed Federalism of Affordable Housing: Why States Don't Use Housing Vouchers
Authors: Kazis Noah
Published: December 2022

This Article uncovers a critical disjuncture in our system of providing affordable rental housing. At the federal level, the oldest, fiercest debate in low-income housing policy is between project-based and tenant-based subsidies: should the government help build new affordable housing projects or help renters afford homes on the private market? But at the state and local levels, it is as if this debate never took place.

The federal government (following most experts) employs both strategies, embracing tenant-based assistance as more cost-effective and offering tenants greater choice and mobility. But this Article shows that state and local housing voucher programs are rare, small, and limited to special populations. States and cities almost exclusively provide project-based rental assistance. They move in lockstep despite disparate market conditions and political demands: project-based spending overwhelmingly predominates in both high- and lowrent markets and in both liberal and conservative states. States have done so across decades of increased spending. This uniform subnational approach suggests an unhealthy federalism—neither efficient nor experimental.

This Article further diagnoses why states have made this unusual choice, identifying four primary culprits: (1) fiscally-constrained states use project-based models to minimize painful cuts during recessions; (2) incomplete federal housing subsidies inadvertently incentivize project-based spending; (3) the interest groups involved in financing and constructing affordable housing are relatively more powerful subnationally; and (4) rental assistance’s unusual, lottery-like nature elevates the value of visible spending over cost-effectiveness.

Finally, this Article points the way toward reform, offering two paths forward. Taking a federalist perspective allows for a new understanding of federal housing statutes. Better cooperative models—expanding either the federal or state role in providing affordable housing—could accept states’ limitations in providing rental assistance and exploit their strengths.
A FENOMENOLOGIA DE ALFRED SCHUTZ COMO FUNDAMENTO PARA A ANÁLISE DA ENTREVISTA BIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Oltramari Leandro Castro , Naujorks Carlos José
Published: December 2022

Este ensaio apresenta a fenomenologia de Alfred Schutz como fundamento teórico relevante para os estudos sobre narrativa biográfica e, de forma específica, para a análise da entrevista biográfica. Apesar de sua pouca apropriação pela psicologia, seu conjunto teórico tem grande reconhecimento no campo das ciências sociais. Alfred Schutz desenvolve uma teoria do mundo social e dos processos de construção dos significados que permite uma compreensão da significação do mundo social e da construção da identidade. As narrativas biográficas referem-se aos relatos que os sujeitos elaboram sobre sua vida ou situações biográficas específicas. As teorias sobre narrativas argumentam que tais relatos formam a base na qual as identidades são construídas. Neste ensaio, apresenta-se a teoria de Alfred Schutz, em particular os conceitos de mundo da vida, intersubjetividade, configuração de significados e acento de realidade, articulando-os com uma perspectiva metodológica de análise da entrevista biográfica. Argumenta-se que os conceitos desenvolvidos por Alfred Schutz são um fundamento relevante para a pesquisa em psicologia no campo das narrativas.
ЭКОЛОГО-ОРИЕНТИРОВАННОЕ ИННОВАЦИОННОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ
Authors: Джандарова Л.Х.
Published: December 2022

В статье исследовано развитие экологической составляющей инновационных интересов как одновременно продукт эволюции общественного производства и движущую силу его устойчивого развития. Выявлено, что определяющим фактором обеспечения взаимодействия между субъектами инновационной деятельности по направлению ее экологизации является взаимодействие между категориями «инновационные потребности экологического характера», «эколого-ориентированные инновационные интересы», «эколого-инновационная рента». Обосновано, что экологическая компонента инновационных интересов субъектов хозяйствования разных уровней является неотъемлемой составной частью позитивных изменений в развитии предпринимательской деятельности и имеет решающее значение в достижении устойчивого развития общественного производства.
PROBLEMS OF TEACHING THE DISCIPLINE «UKRAINIAN FOR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES» FOR STUDENTS OF ECONOMIC SPECIALTIES AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: KOVALENKO Аlena , KHANETSKAYA Antonina
Published: December 2022

The article analyzes the problems that arise when teaching students of economic specialties, in particular: limited lexical components, ignorance of professional terminology, lack of communication skills, psychological and communicative barriers. Violation of the norms of the Ukrainian language use is outlined. The theoretical basis was the work of linguistic didactics, who emphasized that business language is a dynamic phenomenon that a specialist must constantly study, while researching and improving their own competencies. It is noted that the program in the discipline "Ukrainian for professional purposes" should acquaint students with the basics of professional language culture, the specifics of oral and written modern literary language, direct to study the terminology of the chosen specialty, develop skills in modern documentation and motivate to improve language and speech competencies. A list of tasks that can be used during practical classes to avoid errors is identified. Such tasks included: memorizing the correct accents of both professional terms and words of common vocabulary; work with texts, namely: elimination of lexical errors by choosing the right option; correction of spelling errors in the given texts; placement of missing punctuation marks in texts of official business, journalistic and scientific styles and their fragments; selection of Ukrainian equivalents to words of foreign origin; determining the correct endings in the genitive case of nouns; ability to translate narrow and interdisciplinary terminology into Ukrainian; preparation of professional documents. An important stage of language training of specialists in economic specialties is the knowledge and observance of the modern Ukrainian literary language norms in both oral and written speech. It is also pointed out that students should be aware that studying the state language is closely related to their personality and interests, and not to the methods and teaching aids used by the teacher.
Keywords: norms of modern literary language, oral professional speech, professional culture, culture of professional speech, language training of students, teaching aids.
MICROPROCESSOR MEASURING SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICS AND ENERGY OF MOBILE MACHINES
Authors: ANTOSHCHENKOV Roman , NIKYFOROV Anton , CHEREVATENKO Galina , ANTOSHCHENKOV Viktor
Published: December 2022

The paper presents a synthesis of a microprocessor-based measuring system for the dynamics and energy of mobile machines. It was determined that the measuring systems used to study the operation of cars, tractors and machine-tractor units today are not able to measure many parameters of functioning in dynamics during the execution of technological processes in agriculture. The use of microprocessors changes the structure of the digital part of devices. Significant computing capabilities of microprocessors allow the use of more complex work algorithms. At the same time, the requirements for the analog part of the measuring device are reduced and high metrological and operational characteristics are ensured. Based on the microprocessor, a measuring system was created to determine the dynamic and traction-energy indicators of the functioning of mobile machines. The main element of this system is a computing module consisting of an STM32F407 microprocessor computing element that processes data from sensors and a microprocessor element for data collection and storage. A hard disk, solid-state drive or USB Flash drive is used as an information storage device. The computing module has a touch display for displaying parameters and controlling the measuring system, so it can be used without an external personal computer. The number and types of sensors with which the machine is equipped during testing depends on its type and parameters required for study. To determine the dynamics of the tractor or unit elements, an inertial measuring device is used, consisting of gyroscopes and acceleration sensors, the number of which depends on the number of tested elements. The measuring system of dynamic and energy parameters of tractors and machine-tractor units was used in the study of the KhTZ-242T wheeled tractor. The dependence of the traction force of the seeder and the spectral density was determined. The results of experimental studies proved the effectiveness of using a microprocessor measuring system during field and laboratory tests of tractors and machine-tractor units.
Keywords: microprocessor, measuring system, tractor, experimental studies.
Moroccan female leaders between femininity and masculinity: A case study of Nabila Mounib (the first female leader of a political party)
Authors: El Fattah Fatima Ezzahraa
Published: December 2022

Women are ‘intruders’ in the political world, they often find themselves at odds with a world that has established its values and rules according to men’s ways of doing things. When women enter politics, their socially constructed gender clashes with the tough world of politics. Often the feminine style collides with doing political leadership, a leadership that requires toughness, assertiveness and even violence. Women are socially constructed to behave in the complete opposite of this values.   The first Moroccan female leader was elected as the head of her political party, Partie Socialist Unifié [PSU], in 2012. Nabila Mounib was faced with the dilemma of how she is going to lead a political party as a female in a patriarchal and conservative society. Should she lead using her feminine leadership style or should she adapt the masculine style that seems to conform with the political world? This paper attempts to explore her leadership style using Feminist Critical discourse analysis FCDA with a focus on the following linguistic features: interruption, hedges and tag questions, and the I vs We.
Compliment Responses across Gender: Moroccan EFL Learners as a Case Study
Authors: Masmoudi Imane , Jarrar Abdelhay
Published: December 2022

Compliment response is among the most common speech acts used in everyday conversations. Recipients’ responses to compliments differ depending on distinct social variables, including power, the degree of intimacy, social distance, culture and gender. The current study investigates Compliment Responses (henceforth, CRs) among Moroccan male and female EFL learners based on four topics of compliments (ability, character, possession and appearance). Thence, the present paper aims to explore the most frequent  CR  strategies used by Moroccan male and female EFL learners. Besides, it endeavors to find out the differences between the two groups in CRs. 50 female and 50 male EFL learners from Sultan Moulay Slimane University took part in the present study, epitomizing higher education population. In order to attain the required data for the study, discourse completion test (DCT) was used and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentages) and inferential statistics (Independent T-test) based on Herbert’s (1989) classification of CRs. Results of the study revealed that the most frequent CR strategies used by Moroccan male and female EFL learners at the macro level are agreement strategies; however, the most frequent CR strategies used by the two groups at the micro level are appreciation token, praise upgrade and return strategies, wherein females showed a great tendency towards the use of praise upgrade and return strategies, while males were more inclined to the use of appreciation token strategy. Furthermore, the study results showed that there is a consonance between Moroccan male and female EFL learners in CRs at the macro level, whereas there is a significant difference between the two groups at the micro level in all situations except for character.
Macadamia Nuts (Macadamia integrifolia) Value Chain and Technical Efficiency among the Small-scale Farmers in Zimbabwe
Authors: Bandason Wellington , Parwada Cosmas , Mushunje Abbyssinia
Published: December 2022

Agriculture value chains are an indispensable tool for stakeholder collaboration, improving market access, foreign currency generation and increase in macadamia nut production in most developing countries. In Zimbabwe macadamia nut is a relatively new crop that has the potential to alleviate poverty and enhance livelihoods. Zimbabwe’s macadamia nut industry is still in its infancy and remains an under-researched area. Despite this, the technical efficiency of macadamia nuts production systems as proxied by production levels among small-scale farmers in the country is least understood. This study analyses the existing value chains by scrutinizing every step required in the production and marketing of macadamia nuts focusing on the technical efficiency of value chain nodes. The macadamia nut value chain in Zimbabwe is predominantly an emergency value chain system that does not embrace the modular value chain model and associated networks to enhance technical efficiency and overall welfare. The value chain system is characterised by imperfect market conditions with limited knowledge of exact specifications, attributes and prices of macadamia nuts. The existing value chain models for macadamia nut need to be re-aligned to accommodate all stakeholders, hence widening resource and knowledge-sharing platforms. There is a need for the Zimbabwe macadamia nut value chain to shift towards captive networks which embrace and scale out practices such as out-grower contractual arrangements. There is potential to design macadamia nut value chain models in Zimbabwe to increase the technical efficiency of the industry.
Reconstructing the Phonology of Jakun Language Vowels: A Diachronic Phonological Analysis with Proto-Malay
Authors: Kazim Mohamad Rozi
Published: December 2022

This study discusses the Jakun language spoken by the Jakun Orang Asli community in the state of Johor. The objective of this study is to describe the process of vowel phonology of the Jakun language by comparing it with the process of vowel phonology of the Proto-Malay language that has been reconstructed by Adelaar (1992). This diachronic comparison is done to get the true phonological form of the Jakun language. This objective was achieved by using the rule ordering theory by Chomsky and Halle (1968). Next, this study uses a descriptive qualitative method to describe the collected field data. The results of this study have shown the true form of vowel phonology of the Jakun language in the state of Johor. Among the new findings of this study is the rejection of the statement by Carey (1976), who considers that the Jakun language has now lost its original nature and borrows Malay vocabulary only. This study has also found that the Jakun language does not borrow from the Malay language, but it is one of the branches of the Malay language, namely the Proto-Malay language. In addition, one of the new findings in this study is that there are vowels in the Jakun language that became nasal due to the process of regressive vowel induction. This phenomenon is considered special because the vowels in the closed syllable before the nasal and pharyngeal consonants at the end of the word receive nasal features from the nasal and pharyngeal consonants backwards. The existence of this regressive vowel origin can be said to be a new discovery in this study because this phonological process does not occur in standard Malay yet exists in other dialects, such as the Pattani Gerik dialect. The results of this study are expected to be a starting point for more research on the Jakun language elsewhere and on other Orang Asli languages.
The Style of Parallelism in Malay Poetry
Authors: Jaafar Mohammad Fadzeli , Osman Khazri
Published: December 2022

This study explores the various patterns and meanings of parallelism in Malay poetry. For this purpose, this study has selected one of the famous poets in Malaysia, A. Latiff Mohidin, who is found to be very consistent in the usage of various patterns of parallelism in his works. He is more well known for his individualism and visualism styles. This study will examine his famous work titled The Mekong River, which was first published in 1974. The patterns of parallelism were analyzed from the grammatical aspects, namely phonological parallelism, morphological parallelism and syntactic parallelism. The results showed that the poet has used a very rigid parallelism technique by regulating sounds, words and sentence structure. The poet has also incorporated the parallelism and repetition aspects in his work. The parallelism element was found in all positions, namely at the beginning, middle and end of lines. In terms of meaning, Latiff is more likely to use antithetic and synthetic parallelism. The results of this study contribute to the style of Latiff Mohidin in particular and the Malay style of poetry in general.
The Syllabification of High Vowels in the Kerinci Language: An Autosegmental Phonological Analysis
Authors: Mohd Rusli Nur Farahkhanna , Abdul Aziz Adi Yasran
Published: December 2022

The aim of this article is to explain the syllabification of high vowels /i/ and /u/ at the nucleus position in the Kerinci language. In this language, the high vowels /i/ and /u/ at the nucleus position will undergo changes - for example, /i/, /u/, /is/ and /us/ will be realized as [aj], [aw], [ajh] and [awh]. In order to explain the phonological processes, each problem was analyzed using the theory of autosegmental phonology (Goldsmith, 1976, 1990). There are three processes involved in the theory, namely linking, delinking and features spreading. The phonological modifications involving the high vowels can be adequately explained based on the process of syllabification that is couched in the CV skeletal model of McCarthy (1981). The data for this study were obtained through three different methods, namely library research, observation and interviews. The instruments used in this study were a recorder, questionnaires and notebooks. The informants selected for this study comprised five men and women who are aged 50 years and above, who are native speakers of Kerinci Semerap dialect, and were born in Kabupaten Kerinci, West Sumatera, Indonesia. However, they have been living in Kampung Batu 21 Sungai Lui, Hulu Langat, Selangor, for more than 30 years. The finding showed that the high vowels /i/ and /u/ at the nucleus of word final syllable are linked to the coda nodes and surfaces as the glides [j] and [w]. Thus, the analysis of the syllabification of high vowels at the coda position explains the application of vowel [a] in the output of words such as [mã.taj] “dead”, [sa.taw] “one”, [tu.lajh] “write” and [lu.rawh] “straight” based on the CV skeletal model of McCarthy (1981).
A Preliminary Study of the Subdialects of Sarawak Malay based on Phonological Features and Lexical Words
Authors: Norahim Norazuna , Hassan Salbia , Abang Zainal Abidin Dayang Nurlisa
Published: December 2022

This article is a preliminary comparison of the phonological features of the subdialects of Sarawak Malay. The comparison covers basic phonological features that include phonemes inventory and their distribution in words, diphthongs, and vowel and consonant clusters. The survey is important as the basis for future research on the subdialect mapping of Sarawak Malay.Â Without the fundamental description of each subdialect in the aspects of phonology, lexical and, to some extent, grammar, it is difficult to research on the development of Malay subdialects in Sarawak. The data for this study were compiled by the present authors and also from the works of past researchers on the subject. The subdialects compared include those of Kuching, Tambirat, Kabong, and Debak, which also represent four focal areas of the Malay population in Sarawak. Two subdialect clusters were identified, namely the subdialect cluster of Kuching and another cluster spoken by the coastal Malays in Western Sarawak. The former group includes varieties in Malay villages in Bahagian Kuching, the surrounding basin of Sg. Sarawak, Sematan, Santubong, and Bako. The latter group includes varieties in the Kalaka-Saribas area in Bahagian Sri Aman and Betong, as well as in Bahagian Samarahan in Btg Sadong and its surrounding areas, namely Asajaya, Simunjan, and Sebuyau. This latter group is more phonologically heterogeneous than the former group, and shares some distinctive phonological features, such as the 8-vowel system, the absence of phoneme /-É£/ at word end, as well as diversity in diphthongs. At the same time, they also display phonological differences, such as the realisation of phoneme /-a/ to /-ə/ or /-o/, or maintenance of /-a/ at word end
Pengaruh Media Promosi (Periklanan, Wiraniaga dan Promosi Penjualan) terhadap Loyalitas Nasabah pada PT. BPR Trisurya Bumindo Bandar Lampung
Authors:   Program Studi Manajemen, FEB dan Humaniora, Universitas Satu Nusa Lampung
Published: December 2022

Program Studi Manajemen, FEB dan Humaniora, Universitas Satu Nusa Lampung
Microscopy vs. molecular biology in the diagnosis of intestinal protozoal infections, is it time for a change?
Authors: Sante Fernández Laura , Capón González Patricia , Moreno Flores Antonio , Coira Marín Patricia , Alonso García Pilar
Published: December 2022

Introduction. Microscopic examination of the intestinal parasites, from the patient’s concentrated feces, has a lower sensitivity when compared to molecular diagnostic techniques. Therefore, the objective of this study has been to compare both techniques, as well as to evaluate whether there is a correlation between the microscopic examination and the threshold cycles (Ct) obtained for Blastocystis hominis. Material and methods. Retrospective study of the samples received in the Microbiology laboratory during September 2021. The MiniParasep SF® concentration test was performed for microscopic visualization and then PCR was performed with the Seegene AllplexTM Parasite Assay panel. Results. A 27% (n=74) of the samples were positive by molecular diagnosis, with a total of 87 parasites detected. 53% (n=39) were women with a mean age of 47 ± 24 years. In 76% (n=56) of the cases the service of origin was Primary Care. The most frequently found parasite was B. hominis, 85% (n=64), followed by Dientamoeba fragilis 20% (n=15) and Giardia lamblia 11% (n=8). Co-infection by two parasites was detected in 13 cases (B. hominis + D. fragilis in 6 cases, and B. hominis + G. lamblia in 7 cases). In the microscopic diagnosis, 9.5% (n=26) positivity was obtained. The most frequently found parasite was B. hominis, 84% (n=23), followed by G. lamblia, which was seen in three cases by microscopy. D. fragilis was not seen in any case. Coinfection of B. hominis + G. lamblia was observed in one sample. Conclusions. Techniques for molecular diagnosis of intestinal parasites are fast, reliable and more sensitive than microscopic techniques, improving microbiological diagnosis and quality of care.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) on Salt Intake and its Relationship with Blood Pressure among Chinese Adults in Johor
Authors: Haron Hasnah
Published: December 2022

Hypertension is one of the most serious health problem worldwide as well as in Malaysia with high salt intake as the major risk factor related to it. Therefore, this study was aimed to determine knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on salt intake and its relationship with blood pressure among Chinese adults in Johor. This cross-sectional study comprised of 90 subjects (36 males, 54 females), aged 18 to 59 years old. Subjects were required to answer the online questionnaire regarding KAP of salt intake. Self-reported anthropometry data and blood pressure measurement were recorded. Sodium intake was determined using a single 24-hour dietary recall method through face-to face or telephone interview. Results showed that majority subjects were within normal Body Mass Index (BMI) range and optimal blood pressure range. BMI was found to have significant correlation with systolic blood pressure (r=0.563, p<0.05) and diastolic blood pressure (r=0.444, p<0.05). Mean sodium intake of subjects was 2399 mg/day, exceeded the WHO recommendation of 2000 mg/day. Sodium intake was found to have significant correlation with systolic blood pressure (r=0.220, p<0.05). Results indicated that the overall KAP score was fair (64.14%). The knowledge of most subjects was fair (69.95%) besides having positive attitude towards salt intake (74.17%). However, practice of healthy salt intake among them was inadequate (49.53%). Sociodemographic characteristic of female gender was significantly associated (p<0.05) with better attitude. Additionally, older subjects, married subjects and subjects with higher level of education were significantly associated (p<0.05) with better practice towards healthy salt intake. In this study, there were no significant (p>0.05) associations between KAP on salt intake with sodium intake and blood pressure. In conclusion, BMI and sodium intake were significantly associated with blood pressure among Chinese adults. Further effort and interventions are needed to reduce the salt intake among Chinese adults and thus reduce the risk of hypertension.
Urothelial Papilloma of Urethra: Mimickers
Authors: ZAWAWI NORZALIANA , Muhamad Izyan Rifhana
Published: December 2022

Urethral neoplasms are relatively rare, considering the diversity of pathological diseases in the urethral region. From the perspective of a urologist or a pathologist, benign urethral lesions may mimic cancer. However, due to the rarity of urethral neoplasms, it can be challenging to finalise the definitive diagnosis. We presented the case of a 53-year-old gentleman, a chronic smoker with a history of painless haematuria for three weeks associated with incomplete voiding and urinary frequency. Cystoscopy revealed fluffy, polypoid tissues over the prostatic urethra. Clinically, urothelial carcinoma cannot be excluded. Interestingly, the histopathological assessment revealed a case of urothelial papilloma. An illustration of the diagnostic approach based on solitary polypoid lesions and papillary neoplasms from the urethra was elaborated. The salient features of each disease spectrum were also highlighted. A pathological approach in conjunction with clinical and radiological findings may help correctly recognise urethral pathology.
Knowledge and Awareness of Diabetes Mellitus as a Risk Factor of Colorectal Cancer among International Islamic University Malaysia Kuantan Students
Authors: Abdul Ghani Radiah , Fazit Osman Nur Masturina
Published: December 2022

Studies have shown that there is a strong association between diabetes mellitus and colorectal cancer. The risk of colorectal cancer is reported to be increased by 19% for people with diabetes mellitus. However, the knowledge and awareness regarding diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for colorectal cancer in the local community in Pahang was yet to be determined. Therefore, to start with, this study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for colorectal cancer among IIUM Kuantan students, the sociodemographic characteristics contributing to the levels and the correlation of the level of knowledge and awareness. A total of 127 IIUM Kuantan students participated in this cross-sectional study by responding to a self-administered questionnaire that has been developed using the available literature on the association of diabetes mellitus and colorectal cancer. The questionnaire was first validated (I-CVI=1.00), and pilot study was also conducted to evaluate the reliability of the knowledge (α=0.788) and awareness (α=0.795) items using Cronbach’s alpha value. Then, data was collected throughout April 2022 by distributing the questionnaire through an online platform among the targeted participants. The results are analyzed with non-parametric tests: Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis test using the SPSS. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05 at a 95% confidence level. This study revealed a poor level of knowledge (n=82, 64.6%) and awareness (n=72, 56,7%) of diabetes mellitus as a risk factor of colorectal cancer among the IIUM Kuantan students. There was a moderate positive correlation between the level of knowledge and awareness of IIUM Kuantan students on diabetes mellitus as a risk factor of colorectal cancer (r=0.608, p<0.001). These levels of knowledge and awareness, however, were not significantly associated with any sociodemographic variables. Therefore, this study proves that there is a need to improve the knowledge and awareness of the IIUM Kuantan students. Hence, the university could take action by organizing programs to spread the knowledge on this issue to the students, in order to enhance their awareness of the risk of colorectal cancer by diabetes mellitus.
Typology of the Responses to the Doubts Cast upon the Imam’s Foreknowledge
Authors: Soleymani Behbahani ‘Abdolrahim
Published: December 2022

The scope and quality of foreknowledge have been misused as pretexts by people disposed to cast doubts on Islamic beliefs. For instance, a very common question raised by such doubters is why those possessing foreknowledge of future risks, thanks to their knowledge of the unseen, have not reacted appropriately to avoid or avert the risks and damages posed to them or other concerned individuals. The present study, having treated the responses made by believers regarding the knowledge of the unseen possessed by the Infallible concludes that some responses in some way or another are indicative of acknowledging the doubts and reducing the scope and quality of the Imam’s knowledge of the unseen, while some other responses are based on particular and disputed grounds, and still some others lack in specific criteria and sufficient evidence. The accurate response attends to the particulars of the event falling within the scope of the knowledge of the unseen. To expect alterability (through human will) in relation to the inevitable would stand against the assumption of inevitability and would serve as an instance of contradiction in terms. However, in certain instances, the context of the event may make it possible for the Imam, thanks to his knowledge of the unseen and in line with providing the umma (community of believers) with guidance, to react appropriately to the event as an obligation required by his Imamate.
Knowledge and Anxiety in Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Yuhbaba Zidni Nuris , Budiman M. Elyas Arif , Silvanasari Irwina Angelia , Suswati Wahyi Sholehah Erdah
Published: December 2022

Introduction: The continuous increase in COVID-19 data can cause public anxiety increase. Good knowledge of the COVID-19 pandemic is important to prevent anxiety because with knowledge the individual will have the ability to determine and make decisions on how he can deal with it so that it can minimize the risk of the emergence of anxiety. The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge and anxiety of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: This study used a cross-sectional method, carried out by distributing a google form link to respondents. The number of samples in this study were 115 respondents taken using purposive sampling technique then the data was analyzed using the SPSS application and only displayed the distribution of frequency and percentage.

Results: The results showed that the level of knowledge of respondents about the COVID-19 pandemic was in the good knowledge category of 80.8% and the level of anxiety was in the category of not experiencing anxiety as much as 86%.

Conclusion: A person's level of knowledge in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic can be a factor that affects the emergence of anxiety disorders.