bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Resource-rational approach to meta-control problems across the lifespan
Authors: Ruel Alexa , Devine Sean , Eppinger Ben
Published: September 2020

Over the last decade, research on cognitive control and decision-making has revealed that individuals weigh the costs and benefits of engaging in or refraining from control and that whether and how they engage in these cost-benefit analyses may change across development and during healthy aging. In the present article, we examine how lifespan age differences in cognitive abilities affect the meta-control of behavioral strategies across the lifespan and how motivation affects these trade-offs. Based on accumulated evidence, we highlight two hypotheses that may explain the existing results better than current models. In contrast to previous theoretical accounts, we assume that age differences in the engagement in cost-benefit trade-offs reflect a resource-rational adaptation to internal and external constraints that arise across the lifespan.
COVID-19 is Feminine: Grammatical Gender Influences Future Danger Perceptions and Precautionary Behavior
Authors: Mecit Alican , Shrum L. J. , Lowrey Tina M.
Published: September 2020

Gendered languages assign masculine and feminine grammatical gender to all nouns, including nonhuman entities. In French, Italian, and Spanish, the name of the disease resulting from the virus (COVID-19) is grammatically feminine, whereas the virus that causes the disease (coronavirus) is masculine. In this research, we test whether the grammatical gender mark matters. In a series of experiments with French and Spanish speakers, we find that grammatical gender affects virus-related judgments consistent with gender stereotypes: feminine- (vs. masculine-) marked terms for the virus decrease perceptions of future danger of the virus and reduce intentions to take precautionary behavioral measures to mitigate contraction and spread of the virus (e.g., avoiding restaurants, movies, travel). Secondary data analyses of online search behavior for France, Spain, and Italy further demonstrate this negative relation between the anticipated threat (daily new cases and deaths, search for masks) and usage of the feminine- (vs. masculine-) marked terms for the coronavirus. These effects occur even though the grammatical gender assignment is semantically arbitrary.
Hubungan Penggunaan Backpack dan Posisi Duduk Terhadap Keluhan Nyeri Punggung Pada Anak Usia Sekolah
Authors: Utami Chyntia , Hamid Abdurrahman , Anggreny Yecy
Published: September 2020

Penggunaan backpack dan posisi duduk merupakan bagian dari keseharian anak usia sekolah. Jika penggunaan backpack tidak sesuai dan posisi duduk tidak ergonomis, maka hal ini menjadi pencetus terjadinya nyeri punggung pada anak usia sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan penggunaan backpack dan posisi duduk terhadap keluhan nyeri punggung pada anak usia sekolah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 121 anak usia sekolah di SD Negeri 111 Kota Pekanbaru. Pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik stratified random sampling. Pengambilan data dilakukan menggunakan kuisioner penggunaan backpack dan lembar observasi REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assesment). Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis bivariat yaitu uji Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, dari 121 siswa, dijumpai 97 siswa (80,2%) mengeluh nyeri punggung ringan. Nyeri ringan banyak dikeluhkan oleh siswa dengan penggunaan backpack yang tidak sesuai sebanyak 78 siswa (86,7%), dan siswa dengan posisi duduk yang kurang ergonomis sebanyak 58 siswa (80,6%). Terdapat hubungan antara penggunaan backpack dengan keluhan nyeri punggung dengan nilai P value 0,011(P<0,05),  dan terdapat hubungan antara posisi duduk dengan keluhan nyeri punggung dengan nilai P value 0,042 (P<0,05) pada siswa kelas 4 dan 5 SD Negeri 111 Kota Pekanbaru. Kesadaran untuk memperhatikan tata cara penggunaan backpack dan posisi duduk anak di sekolah penting untuk diterapkan sebagai upaya pencegahan guna menurunkan timbulnya keluhan nyeri punggung pada anak usia sekolah.
ANALISIS STRUKTUR GAJI TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA, KOMITMEN ORGANISASIONAL DAN TURNOVER INTENTION (STUDI KASUS PADA RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH AL-MULK KOTA SUKABUMI)
Authors: Rahestha Yathestha Yoga Dwi , Hartono Budi , Ahmad Gofur
Published: September 2020

Dampak dari struktur gaji merupakan fenomena yang sering terjadi pada sebuah perusahaan dimana karyawan memiliki keinginan keluar dari perusahaan karena rendahmya kegairahan kerja karyawan serta ketidakpuasan karyawan saat bekerja yang dapat mengakibatkan kondisi pekerjaan yang tidak nyaman sehingga akan terjadi turnover intention yang tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh stuktur gaji teradap kepuasan kerja, komitmen organisasional dan turnover intention. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan model SEM (Structural Equation Models) dengan tehnik analisis jalur (path analysis). Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Agustus-Oktober 2019 pada 118 sampel karyawan RSUD Al-Mulk Kota Sukabumi dengan teknik sampling jenuh. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa struktur gaji berpengaruh sebesar 0,58 terhadap kepuasan kerja, sebesar 0,11 terhadap komitmen oganisasional dan sebesar 0,11 terhadap turnover intention. Kepuasan kerja berpengaruh sebesar 0,51 terhadap komitmen organisasional dan berpengaruh sebesar -0,34 terhadap turnover intention. Komitmen organisasional berpengaruh sebesar -0,23 terhadap turnover intention. Kepuasan kerja, komitmen organisasional, dan turnover intention secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap struktur gaji. Pihak rumah sakit agar memperhatikan permasalahan terkait struktur gaji yang ada untuk meminimalisir terjadinya turnover intention pada karyawan.
Evaluation of Outcome of Type 2 Clavicular Fractures with Pre-Contoured Locking Compression Plates
Authors: Karki Prateek , Shrestha Dinesh , KC Dipendra , Shrestha Sabin , Ranabhat Roshani , Yogi Suchil , Giri Sagar
Published: September 2020

Background: Clavicular fracture is a common traumatic condition encountered around shoulder region in adult population, while mid-shaft fractures (Robinson’s type 2) are found to be a most common variety. Management trends have changed in recent years from conservative to surgery, considering the higher rates of malunion, nonunion and poorer functional outcomes when managed non-operatively. An open reduction and internal fixation with precontoured locking compression plates has been a backbone of treatment of these fractures for several years with the aim of anatomical reduction, stable fixation and early rehabilitation of affected shoulder. Objective: To evaluate the outcome of Robinson type 2 clavicular fractures managed surgically with precontoured locking compression plates.

Methods: Prospective study of 100 adult patients with Robinson type 2 clavicular fractures managed surgically with precontoured locking compression plates from January 2017 to November 2019 at the department of orthopaedics of Nepalgunj Medical College, Kohalpur. Outcomes were evaluated radiologically as well as functionally on the basis of Constant and Murley’s scoring system.

Result: Union was achieved in 98% patients with an average duration of 4.16 months with standard deviation of 1.23. Functional results were excellent in 80% and good in 17%. There were two major complications, one requiring reoperation and hardware removal due to deep infection while other went into nonunion. One patient sustained re-fracture within 2 weeks following implant removal after another trauma.

Conclusion: Outcome of surgery was satisfactory with desirable result in almost all of the patients. The surgery was simple, easy to perform and was free from radiation exposure.
Clinico-Pathological Co-relation in Diagnosis and Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Authors: BC Durga , Sharma Nirmala
Published: September 2020

Abnormal uterine bleeding is the third most common clinical presentation in gynecology OPD. Histopathological evaluation of the endometrial tissue plays a significant role in diagnosis and management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.

Aim: To find out cause of abnormal uterine bleeding with the help of histopathological report of endometrial biopsy.

Methodology: This is retrospective observational study done at NGMC from ( 1st June 2018 to -30th June 2019) of 100 patients endometrial biopsy sent for histopathological evaluation and diagnosis reports were correlated with age and bleeding pattern and patients were managed accordingly.

Result: A total of 100 endometrial specimens submitted with clinical diagnosis of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding were studied. Patients age group ranged from 18 – 65 yrs and most of them were seen in the age group of 41–50 yrs (43%).The commonest complaint was menorrhagia i.e. 48% .The commonest endometrial pattern observed in the study was, proliferative phase endometrium (38%).

Conclusion: Endometrial biopsy is one of the most useful diagnostic tools to find out cause of uterine bleeding in AUB cases and also helps in management of AUB patient.
South Africa and its COVID-19 prohibition predilection
Authors: Banerjee Indrajit , Robinson Jared , Sathian Brijesh , Van Teijlingen Edwin R
Published: September 2020

The year 2020, will forever be marked by the Global pandemic, COVID-19. According to The Department of Health in South Africa until September 15, 2020 3,940,217 tests have been conducted. 651,521 positive cases have been identified, 583,126 recoveries have been reported and there has been a total of 15641 deaths. The South African government have introduced a range of parameters and laws in order to curb the spread of the virus whilst simultaneously endorsing programs to spearhead the preparedness of the healthcare system for the various waves of COVID-19 cases that have been forecast.  In conjunction with the new laws and regulations, the South African Government has exercised lockdown and restriction of movement policies. South Africa’s unique, multifaceted and strategic method of combatting the coronavirus has proven to be effective in using existing resources and redirecting both manpower and personnel, thus being of great benefit to all stakeholders and citizens within the country. The prohibition of alcohol is a unique method employed by the government, the full extent to which this policy reform has benefitted the country, its government and its citizens is yet to be fully calculated and projected as South Africa’s Coronavirus cases are still increasing on a daily basis. This policy reform will likely find itself becoming a popular trend with crisis management protocols of other countries if the long-term benefits thereof are proven to be true.
Artificial Intelligence and Health in Nepal
Authors: Van Teijlingen Alexander , Tuttle Tell , Bouchachia Hamid , Sathian Brijesh , Van Teijlingen Edwin
Published: September 2020

The growth in information technology and computer capacity has opened up opportunities to deal with much and much larger data sets than even a decade ago.  There has been a technological revolution of big data and Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Perhaps many readers would immediately think about robotic surgery or self-driving cars, but there is much more to AI.  This Short Communication starts with an overview of the key terms, including AI, machine learning, deep learning and Big Data. 

This Short Communication highlights so developments of AI in health that could benefit a low-income country like Nepal and stresses the need for Nepal’s health and education systems to track such developments and apply them locally.  Moreover, Nepal needs to start growing its own AI expertise to help develop national or South Asian solutions.  This would require investing in local resources such as access to computer power/capacity as well as training young Nepali to work in AI.
Development of a radioecological model for accidental release of radionuclides / Entwicklung eines radioökologischen Modells für die unfallbedingte Freisetzung von Radionukliden.
Authors: Ünver Ö. , Kocar C. , Tuncel G.
Published: September 2020

A dynamic radioecological model was developed to estimate radiation doses and stochastic health risks due to atmospheric releases in case of a nuclear reactor accident. Activities in some foodstuffs, feedstuffs and grass, and doses from different pathways for age groups and stochastic risks can be calculated by the model. Dynamic features include food harvesting, sowing times, feeding regimes, and the growing up of a person. The model can be coupled to any atmospheric dispersion model which can calculate radionuclide concentrations or to any measurement data at predetermined time intervals. Model features are based on ECOSYS-87 model with some modifications. Since the Chernobyl accident, there had been an increase in real world data to assess capabilities of software developed to calculate radionuclide concentrations in environment. In this study, the developed software was validated against measured concentrations and estimated individual doses for 137Cs following the accident at Chernobyl in 1986, presented in International Atomic Energy Agency Scenario S. Results obtained using the model compare well with dose estimates and activities in the environment.
Radiation heating of VVER-4440 thermocouple
Authors: Lovecky Martin , Šik Jan Š
Published: September 2020

Thermocouple located near the coolant outlet of the fuel assembly head may indicate a temperature biased by radiation heating and subsequently affect accuracy of incore measurements. The analysis splits into two parts; coupled neutronphoton Monte Carlo transport to determine radiation heating that serves as the input to heat transfer calculation resulting in temperature bias evaluation. Various nuclear reactions contribute to radiation heating in the active volume of the thermocouple steel. Monte Carlo transport calculation of radiation heating for average fuel assembly in one of latest Dukovany NPP cycles was performed with MCNP code. Heating power was compared to values published previously for Paks and Kola NPPs. Heat transfer calculations were performed with TEPLO code developed in SǨODA JS. Radiation heating can be considered as negligible if the axial shift between thermocouple active part and thermocouple socket is below 15 mm.
Cycle extension in Slovak VVER-440 reactors to 14 months
Authors: Zajac Radoslav , Majerčík Jaroslav , Strmensky Ctibor
Published: September 2020

VVER-440 reactors have been utilized in Slovakia since 1978. Up to now, the length of their operating cycle has not change. This paper presents a proposal of extending the cycle from 12 to 14 months. Main attention is paid to the selection of the equilibrium fuel cycle. In this selection, the current fuel was considered with respect to relevant limits.
Validation results of the BIPR-8A code, the new module of the software package KASKAD
Authors: Soshitov Nikita , Tomilov Mikhail , Yasnopolskaya Irina
Published: September 2020

The BIPR-8A executable module is a main component of the BIPR 2007 code. This module is intended for three-dimensional coarse mesh calculation of the VVER reactor cores. This paper presents the results of validation of the BIPR-8A executable module. Validation is based on comparison of the calculated results with the operating data of power plants with the VVER-440, VVER-1000 and VVER-1200 reactors, and with the results of calculations obtained by using Monte Carlo codes. The results of comparison of the following values at HZP (hot zero power) power level and operational power level are presented: critical concentration of boric acid, temperature reactivity coefficient, efficiency of the control rods system, relative power distribution of fuel assemblies and 3D power distribution, effective multiplication factor.
Numerical and experimental studies of the natural circulation mode during commissioning of Unit-1 Novovoronezh NPP-2
Authors: Saunin Yuri , Dobrotvorski Alexander , Markin Dmitri , Kotsarev Alexander , Egorov Valentin
Published: September 2020

Natural circulation (NC) of the coolant is an important component of ensuring safety and core cooling in conditions when forced flowrate has been lost. Unit 1 of Novovoronezh NPP-2 is the leading unit of the new NPP-2006 design with VVER- 1200. When commissioning this power unit, tests were conducted for the first time to verify the natural circulation mode, confirming both the development of this mode while simultaneously shutting down all the main coolant pumps (MCP), and as the design value of the permissible reactor power level in this mode. Due to the significance of the obtained experimental data during the commissioning tests and the need for validation of the calculation model for NPP-2006 design, numerical and experimental studies of the natural circulation mode were carried out jointly by the filial \Novovoronezhatomtechenergo" of the JSC \Atomtechenergo" and the National Research Center \Kurchatov Institute", taking into account their specializations. The analysis of experimental data demonstrates the ability of the plant to work in this mode. Calculation results obtained by ATHLET/BIPRVVER software package showed good agreement with the measured data, but a further improvement of the calculations of the NC mode is needed.
Fuel cycle of light water reactor with full consumption of recycled uranium
Authors: Nevinitsa Vladimir , Rodionova Ekaterina , Smirnov Andrey
Published: September 2020

The paper describes an approach to solve the problem of closing fuel cycle of light water reactors (LWR) trough the multiple uranium recycling. Since the second uranium recycle there is a problem of full return of the recycled uranium to LWR fuel cycle due to significant increasing of 232U concentration and strong regulatory restrictions on its content. The paper shows that the use of a double cascade is able to provide almost complete return of recycled uranium to the fuel cycle with minor losses. The reason for the losses is the necessity to clean the recycled uranium from the 232U isotope. We developed a multicriteria approach to choosing the optimal cascade scheme parameters. The efficiency of the algorithm is demonstrated by the example of enrichment of the recycled uranium of the second recycle. It is shown that not correctly selected optimization criteria of the double cascade enrichment scheme can lead to the fact that the loss of the 235U isotope, provided with waste treatment from 232U, will exceed its savings.
COVID 19 and the Pedagogy of Culture-centered Community Radical Democracy: A Response from Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors: Dutta Mohan , Moana-Johnson Gayle , Elers Christine
Published: September 2020

In this essay, drawing on our ethnographic work at the “margins of the margins” in Aotearoa New Zealand, we depict the role of communicative pedagogy for radical democracy in sustaining spaces for community participation in pandemic response. Based on accounts offered by community advisory group members and observations of emergent community spaces of co-operation amidst the pandemic, we suggest that the ongoing work of building co-creative pedagogy for “habits of democracy” is vital to community response. The work of learning to learn together the habits of radical democracy in communities is permanent work that prepares communities for crises, simultaneously building anchors for imagining radically transformative futures.
You May Call Me Professor: Professor Form of Address in Email Communication and College Student Reactions to Not Knowing What to Call Their Professors
Authors: Hildenbrand Grace , Perrault Evan , Devine Taylor
Published: September 2020

This experimental study tested whether a professor’s form of address (FOA) and email signature influenced students’ perceptions of the professor’s credibility, approachability, and likability. Guided by communication accommodation theory, the study investigated the likelihood that students would reciprocate a professor’s FOA in email communication. Participants were randomly assigned to one of seven conditions varying by professor FOA (doctor, professor, first name) and email signature (present or not), with a signature only control condition. Results indicated students were more likely to reciprocate the FOA when an email signature was not present. Open-ended responses suggested students perceive instructors more positively when instructors specify a FOA and feel anxious and uncertain when professors do not specify a FOA.
Trends in the Introductory Communication Course from 1956 to 2016: A Systematic Review of the Results of 11 National Survey Studies
Authors: Morreale Sherwyn
Published: September 2020

Researchers have conducted surveys of the introductory communication course for more than 60 years, starting with two seminal studies in 1956 and 1965, followed by a series of nine replicative studies extending from 1970 to 2016. This systematic review examines the results from those 11 surveys. The results of that review are presented here, including historical trends observed in the thematic categories that indicate how the course has remained consistent or changed during the time period of the surveys. This study concludes with recommendations to inform decision-making about the future of the introductory course, based on the identified historical trends as well as impact factors in the context of higher education today.
Book Reviews
Authors: Dayan Hilla , Stern Anat , Vater Roman , Peled Yoav , Oren Neta , Kritzman-Amir Tally , Haklai Oded , Waxman Dov , Cohen-Almagor Raphael , Dowty Alan , Del Sarto Raffaella A.
Published: September 2020

Yael Berda,Living Emergency: Israel’s Permit Regime in the Occupied West Bank(Stanford, CA: Stanford Briefs, 2018), 152 pp. Paperback, $14.00.

Randall S. Geller,Minorities in the Israeli Military, 1948–58(Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2017), 238 pp. Hardback, $100.00. eBook, $95.00.

Yaacov Yadgar,Israel’s Jewish Identity Crisis: State and Politics in the Middle East(Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020), 226 pp. Paperback, $26.99. Kindle, $16.99.

Ian S. Lustick,Paradigm Lost: From Two-State Solution to One-State Reality(Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2019), 232 pp. Hardback, $27.50.

Ilan Peleg, ed.,Victimhood Discourse in Contemporary Israel(Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2019), 222 pp. Hardback, $90.00.

Sarah S. Willen,Fighting for Dignity: Migrant Lives at Israel’s Margins(Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2019), 344 pp. Hardback, $89.95.

As’ad Ghanem and Mohanad Mustafa,Palestinians in Israel: The Politics of Faith after Oslo(Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018), 206 pp. Paperback, $29.99.

Daniel G. Hummel,Covenant Brothers: Evangelicals, Jews, and U.S.-Israeli Relations(Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2019), 352 pp. Hardback, $49.95.

Cary Nelson,Israel Denial: Anti-Zionism, Anti-Semitism, and the Faculty Campaign Against the Jewish State(Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2019), 658 pp. Hardback, $45.00. Kindle, $7.99.

Letters to the Editors
The Use of Mobile-Based Augmented Reality in Science Learning to Improve Learning Motivation
Authors: MAULANA İwan
Published: September 2020

This study aimed to examine the effect of the use of mobile-based Augmented Reality media to improve This study aimed to examine the effect of the use of mobile-based Augmented Reality media to improve student learning motivation in SMP Muhammadiyah Surakarta on the science subject. The study used a quasi-experimental method with pretest-posttest control design. The tests of mobile-based augmented reality media in learning and learning motivation were conducted on the research subjects, seventh-grade students of Muhammadiyah 1 Junior High School Surakarta, with cluster random sampling. It was found that, based on the scores obtained from the statistical test with SPSS 20 program, the sig. level was 0.002, smaller than 0.025 (0.000<0.025). This shows that there is a different significant mean score between the control class and the experimental class. Therefore, the mobile-based augmented reality media influences the classroom learning process, which is shown by the increase in student learning motivation in the learning process.
Digital Rock Samples Porosity Analysis by OTSU Thresholding Technique Using MATLAB
Authors: Tawfeeq Yahya Jirjees , A. Al-Sudani Jalal
Published: September 2020

Porosity plays an essential role in petroleum engineering. It controls fluid storage in aquifers, connectivity of the pore structure control fluid flow through reservoir formations. To quantify the relationships between porosity, storage, transport and rock properties, however, the pore structure must be measured and quantitatively described. Porosity estimation of digital image utilizing image processing essential for the reservoir rock analysis since the sample 2D porosity briefly described. The regular procedure utilizes the binarization process, which uses the pixel value threshold to convert the color and grayscale images to binary images. The idea is to accommodate the blue regions entirely with pores and transform it to white in resulting binary image. This paper presents the possibilities of using image processing for determining digital 2D rock samples porosity in carbonate reservoir rocks. MATLAB code created which automatically segment and determine the digital rock porosity, based on the OTSU's thresholding algorithm. In this work, twenty-two samples of 2D thin section petrographic image reservoir rocks of one Iraqi oil field are studied. The examples of thin section images are processed and digitized, utilizing MATLAB programming. In the present study, we have focused on determining of micro and macroporosity of the digital image. Also, some pore void characteristics, such as area and perimeter, were calculated. Digital 2D image analysis results are compared to laboratory core investigation results to determine the strength and restrictions of the digital image interpretation techniques. Thin microscopic image porosity determined using OTSU technique showed a moderate match with core porosity.
Application of Qualitative Management Techniques in Administrative and Academic Decision Making at Higher Secondary Level in Punjab
Authors: Ali Liaqat , Yousaf Muhammad , Javaid Tariq
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the present research was to study the application of qualitative management techniques in administrative and academic decision making at higher secondary level in Punjab. The present study was a kind of exploratory and descriptive research. By using stratified random sampling technique, (197) principals of public higher secondary schools were selected as a sample. A self developed questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed by performing independent sample t-test. The findings of the study showed that there was no significant difference between over all male and female Principals extent of the use of qualitative decision making techniques in planning, directing and as well as in administrative and academic decision making process. However, there found to be difference between over all male and female Principals extent of the use of qualitative decision making techniques in organizing process. Training may be launched to improve the use of decision making techniques.
STUDY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF WAREHOUSE RECEIPT POLICY IN PEPPER COMMODITIES IN BANGKA BELITUNG ARCHIPELAGO PROVINCE
Authors: Satria Bambang Ari
Published: September 2020

Bangka Belitung is the largest national pepper producing area with the trademark Muntok White Pepper. In line with that, the Provincial Government of the Bangka Belitung Archipelagohas formulated the first strategic policy in Indonesia towards the warehouse receipt system on pepper commodities. The policy arose in an effort to improve the welfare of pepper farmers. This study aims to determine the implementation of the warehouse receipt system policy on pepper commodity in Bangka Belitung and the factors that influence it.This study uses qualitative research methods. This study focuses on discussing how to implement the warehouse receipt system policy in the pepper commodity in Bangka Belitung by looking at four aspects that serve as a reference in analyzing policy implementation, namely: communication, disposition, resources, and bureaucratic structure. Data collection techniques use in-depth interviews, observation and documentation techniques.The results show that the implementation of the warehouse receipt system policy on pepper commodities in the Bangka Belitung Archipelago Province was not running optimally. One of factors that affect that policy is the aspect of communication. There are still many farmers who do not get information clearly related to the warehouse receipt system. From the aspect of disposition, there is no synergy among stakeholders in running the program. From the aspect of resources, the competencies of the management team must be increased. From the aspect of bureaucratic structure, there is a split between organizational units, namely between the Bangka Belitung Archipelago Provincial Government and the Pepper Management, Development and Marketing Agency (BP3L).
Testing the Effectiveness of “English Language” Course Book for Indonesian Senior High School Students
Authors: Rasyid Risma , Tanasy Novalia , Nasir A. Muhajir
Published: September 2020

English as an international language is one of the general subjects taught at school. Many school apply English as subject. From the explanation which has been explained above the researcher was research about course book. This study aims to know the effectiveness of the English course book by pre-experimental method with giving the students pre-test and post-test. The researcher conducted the first grade students in the senior high school in Maros specially at MA DDI Alliritengae Maros. The results show that learning outcomes after using the English Couse Book titled "English Language", it can be seen that the average value is 66.42 and the classical completeness is 15.79%. Where, the average learning outcomes are still less than 75 and the classical completeness is still less than 75%. So it can be said that the learning outcomes also do not meet the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM) specified. In conclusion, learning using the English Course Book titled "English Language" is not effective to be applied in class X.1 IPA MA. DDI Alliritengae Maros.
Using A Constructivist Approach to Improve Students’ Comprehension in Reading Descriptive Text at The Seventh Grade of SMP Negeri 24 Pekanbaru
Authors: Santika Reka , Herdi Herdi
Published: September 2020

The problem of this research is the students’ low comprehension in reading descriptive text in term of generic structure, purpose, language features and vocabulary. This research aimed to enhance student understanding by using a constructivist approach in reading descriptive text. The design of this research was a classroom action research (CAR). The samples of this research were 40 students. Based on the result of the test, it was found that students’ average score was 77. The resulting score improved from the based score that was 69.5. Furthermore from the result of observation, field note and interview, it was found the factors influencing the improvement of students’ comprehension in reading descriptive text by using a constructivist approach, they were teacher’s strategy and teacher’s media. Finally, the researcher concludes that this constructivist approach can improve the students’ reading comprehension.
Pengaruh Empat Minyak Atsiri terhadap Jamur Agens Pengendali Hayati
Authors: Febriyono Wahyu , Djatmiko Heru Adi
Published: September 2020

Kehilangan hasil akibat OPT diperkirakan mencapai 40 – 55 %, bahkan dapat menyebabkan gagal panen. Penggunaan jamur agens pengendali hayati dan penggunaan minyak atsiri adalah alternatif dalam pengendalian OPT. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk 1) mengkaji pengaruh minyak atsiri terhadap jamur agens pengendali hayati, 2) mengetahui konsentrasi minyak cengkeh, serai wangi, temulawak dan nilam yang aman untuk pengendalian, 3) mendapatkan jamur non target tahan aplikasi pestisida nabati berbahan aktif minyak cengkeh, serai wangi, temulawak, dan nilam. Konsentrasi minyak atsiri yang diuji adalah 0,04, 0,2, 1, dan 5%. Sebagai pembanding adalah air, pelarut (isopropil alkohol, minyak tanah, dan tween 20), dan fungisida (mankozeb 45%). Jamur agens pengendali hayati yang digunakan adalah Trichoderma spp, Verticilium spp, Beauveria bassiana, dan Cordyceps sp. Variabel yang diamati dalam penelitian ini adalah penampakan secara visual (warna, miselium aerial), diameter koloni, berat kering miselium. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa minyak atsiri bersifat racun terhadap jamur agens pengendali hayati. Konsentrasi yang relatif aman untuk pengendalian adalah konsentrasi 0,04%. Jamur Trichoderma spp. lebih kompatibel terhadap aplikasi minyak atsiri.

 
Kata Kunci : pengendalian hayati, minyak atsiri, pestisida nabati.
KONFLIK ANTAR NILAI BAGI SUKSESI PERUBAHAN KEBIJAKAN DALAM PENGEMBANGAN ORGANISASI
Authors: Apriani Fajar
Published: September 2020

Besides the allocation of various resources, the allocation of values to manage various interests through public policy is the background of the emergence of conflict. The high potential of conflict requires the presence of a policy maker who can be in a neutral position. But in the reality of organizational life, the resulting public policy often triggers conflict itself. The cause of conflict is the variation and conflict of values or interests held by each actor. In general, such conditions are further exacerbated by the way public policy is managed which tends to ignore values and value conflicts as well as elitist-technocratic managed policy processes that limit or minimize the space of reasoning between interest actors. This condition becomes an obstacle in policy succession as part of policy changes for organizational development. Then a leader of an organization must be able to identify the orientation dimensions of conflict handling and be aware of the right conditions or situations to do so because understanding and decision making regarding appropriate conflict handling steps will be able to bring the organization to the use of functional conflicts for organizational development.
Resolusi Konflik Kepemilikan Asset Publik Antara Kabupaten Tasikmalaya dan Kota Tasikmalaya Tahun 2019
Authors: Wahyuningsih Diah , Rahmawati Dian Eka , Efendi David
Published: September 2020

Studi ini membahas resolusi konflik kepemilikan asset daerah antara Kabupaten Tasikmalaya dengan Kota Tasikmalaya. Tujuan penulisan ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana proses resolusi konflik yang dilakukan oleh kedua pemerintah daerah tersebut setelah adanya pertemuan antara pihak Gubernur Jawa Barat, Bupati Tasikmalaya, dan Walikota Tasikmalaya pada tahun 2013, dan Kejaksaan Negeri pada tahun 2019. Dalam menulis artikel ini penulis menggunakan metode penelitian studi literatur. Hasil dari penulisan ini menjelaskan faktor-faktor apa saja yang menjadi penyebab terjadinya konflik sengketa perbutan aset dan metode-metode yang digunakan dalam menyelesaikan konflik tersebut.
ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN WILAYAH PETERNAKAN SAPI POTONG DI KABUPATEN SUBANG
Authors: Fathurohman Ferdi
Published: September 2020

This research aims to analyze the development potential of the regions of beef cattle and the factors that influence the development of beef cattle in the Regency of Subang. Research carried out by analyzing the primary data from a breeder and secondary data are sourced from the Department of animal husbandry and animal health District of Subang, food security and animal husbandry Office of West Java province and the Central Bureau of statistics the Regency of Subang. The data are analyzed in a descriptive and statistical. Analysis of the potential of the region using the parameters of location quotient (LQ) and factors development of beef cattle were analyzed by linear regression model, with multiple dependent factor (Y) beef cattle Population and the independent variable (X) from the a row is beef cattle population total population of Subang, County, and sales of beef cattle out of the Kabupaten Subang. Keywords: Potential, Region, Beef Cattle
ANALISIS STRATEGI PENERAPAN GREEN COMPUTING DI POLITEKNIK NEGERI SUBANG
Authors: Purnawan Nunu Nugraha , Piarna Rian , Purwasih Rita
Published: September 2020

State Polytechnic of Subang (POLSUB) with the core business in education has the main activity in the form of academic management. The main activities and supporters are inseparable from the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment, that can help and facilitate work. Current use of ICT, according to Greenpeace, also plays a role in environmental damage. POLSUB as a new state university, wisely applying ICTs requires an IT strategic plan. Strengths-Weakness-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) and IT-Balance Scorecard (IT-BSC) methods are used to get a strategic plan for the creation of Green Computing in the daily activities of the campus environment. The results of the SWOT analysis obtained a total weight score of Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) 2.72 representing average internal position and a total score of weight 2.68 External Factor Evaluation (EFE) representing a medium external position. Based on the results of the Threats-Opportunities-Weakness-Strengths (TOWS) matrix analysis obtained ten strategic proposals, which were then grouped into four IT-BSC perspectives. Keywords: Green Computing, Information and Communication Technology, IT-Balanced Scorecard, SWOT.
PERANCANGAN DAN IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM INFORMASI PELAYANAN KESEHATAN BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Subagja Fikri Hari , Apandi Tri Herdiawan , Purnawan Nunu Nugraha
Published: September 2020

Sulitnya mendapatkan layanan kesehatan yang dikarenakan jauhnya jarak layanan kesehatan sehingga memerlukan solusi untuk mengatasinya, salah satunya yaitu dibuatnya e-health. Salah satu e-health yang sudah ada saat ini yaitu Medi-call. Kekurangan yang ada pada aplikasi mobile tersebut yaitu tidak adanya fitur batal pesanan. Dengan begitu maka peneliti akan membuat Sistem Informasi Pelayanan Kesehatan Berbasis Android yang didalamnya terdapat fitur batal pesanan. Perancangan sistem ini menggunakan metode Prototyping, UML sebagai perancangan sistem, serta pengujian blackbox dan UAT. Dari hasil penelitian, telah dilakukan implementasi dengan dibuatnya Sistem Informasi Pelayanan Kesehatan berbasis android dan juga telah dilakukan pengujian UAT yang menunjukan bahwa pengguna pasien setuju dengan adanya sistem ini pasien bisa mendapatkan layanan kesehatan walaupun tempat tinggalnya jauh dengan tempat layanan kesehatan. Selain itu pengguna pasien menilai fitur batal pesanan ini sangat berguna untuk pasienKata Kunci: Sistem Informasi, Pelayanan Kesehatan, Prototipe, Sistem Prototipe.
PROSES MANUFAKTUR MESIN PEMIPIL JAGUNG
Authors: Susilawati S , Ardin Masri Bin , Sri Wibawa Subrata Subekti , Septiana Ryan
Published: September 2020

Abstract. Subang Regency is one of the biggest corn producing regions in West Java besides Garut and Karawang. The average corn production in Subang Regency reached 1,318.4 tons or 1.2% (2008-2012) (Darmawan, Safei, & Hamdani, 2014). The quality and quantity of corn production is influenced by the process of handling the harvest and post-harvest. Post-harvest problems that are often experienced by farmers are the shrinking of the quantity and quality of maize yields due to the corn shelling process which is still done manually so that it is less efficient and low productivity. The purpose of this research is to produce a corn sheller machine that is simple, does not take up a large place in its placement, and is relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain. The method in this research is the study of literature, reading work drawings, making work preparations, preparing tools and materials, manufacturing processes, and testing the performance of tools. The results of this study are the corn sheller machine created with dimensions of length 500 cm, width 49 cm and height 100 cm, capacity of 2 kg / minute with 1400 rpm rotation. Based on the performance test results obtained that an increase in production capacity with a corn sheller machine that is 1 minute can produce 2.7 kg of shelled corn, while manually can only produce 1 ounce or 0.1 kg in 1 minute. So the comparison is obtained manually and machine that is 1: 27. In addition, the results of shelled corn has good quality or the seeds are not damaged. Keywords: Corn, Shelling Machine, Manufacture
STUDI ALGORITMA babelRTS UNTUK PELAKSANAAN REGRESSION TEST SELECTION (RST)
Authors: Rahmani Ani -
Published: September 2020

Software testing (testing) is a crucial stage in software development. The success of the testing process will ensure the quality of the software. In the regression testing process, one issue is that not all test cases (retest all) in the test suite need to be executed. Retest all will consume massive resources, as well as a long time. Regression testing techniques seek to find ways to reduce test execution time. One of the regression testing techniques is test case selection, also known as regression test selection (RTS). This paper describes a study on babelRTS, an RTS algorithm, to see its effectiveness. Effectiveness is measured by comparing the execution time of the execution retest all and babelRTS. Experiments were carried out on five software under tests (SUT) that had some faults. Test cases are prepared by designing for each SUT. The results showed a reduction in time so that the effectiveness reached a maximum of 32%, and average of 23% .
PENYELENGGARAAN DIKLAT GURU MATA PELAJARAN MADRASAH DI SULAWESI TENGGARA
Authors: Abubakar Asnandar
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tanggapan guru mata pelajaran madrasah terhadap proses penyelenggaraan diklat dilihat dari aspek materi, widyaiswara, dan metode diklat. Penelitian ini adalah gabungan penelitian kualitatif dan kuantitatif, yang dilaksanakan di Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara dengan fokus penelitian pada guru-guru yang telah mengikuti diklat guru mata pelajaran. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah melalui angket/kuisioner dan wawacara. Angket digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data kuantitatif dan wawancara digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tanggapan guru-guru terhadap penyelenggaraan diklat terkait materi cenderung baik meskipun terdapat tanggapan bahwa isi materi diharapkan ada kebaruan yang berhubungan dengan peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran. Tanggapan guru terkait widyaiswara juga baik, widyaiswara mampu memberikan pembelajaran secara baik dan efektif, guru mengharapkan ada inovasi-inovasi pembelajaran yang esensial. Tanggapan guru terkait metode diklat juga baik, metode diklat harus dibarengi dengan inovasi-inovasi agara pembelajaran dapat berjalan secara efektif dan efesien, salah metode yang digunakan pada pembelajaran adalah metode kolaborasi, karena mengikutsertakan partisipasi semua peserta diklat.
NILAI-NILAI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM BUDAYA PERNIKAHAN MASYARAKAT KAJANG BULUKUMBA
Authors: Muchtar M. Ilham , Asniati Asniati
Published: September 2020

Nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam berorientasi pada pembentukan individu yang religius, bermoral dan berbudaya. Nilai-nilai tersebut meliputi tiga nilai pokok, yaitu: nilai i’tiqadiyah, nilai ubudiyah, nilai khuluqiyah. Budaya sebagai salah satu aspek pendidikan juga memiliki nilai-nilai yang disepakati dan tertanam dalam suatu lingkungan masyarakat, yang telah mengakar pada kebiasaan, kepercayaan dan simbol-simbol sebagai acuan perilaku bagi suatu masyarakat. Kajang sebagai salahsatu suku dengan ciri khas dan keunikan budayanya menarik untuk dikaji terkait wujud nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam pada budaya pernikahan di masyarakat Kajang. Dalam pandangan masyarakat Kajang, pernikahan adalah sesuatu yang suci, yang sebisa mungkin hanya dilakukan sekali saja seumur hidup. Orang yang menikah dua kali atau lebih tanpa disebabkan oleh kematian salah satu pihak, baik pihak suami ataupun istri merupakan perbuatan yang tidak terpuji. Budaya pernikahan masyarakat Kajang, tidak terlepas dari perpaduan atau keterkaitan budaya masyarakat pada umumnya di Sulawesi Selatan. Setiap rangkaian kegiatan pernikahan pada masyarakat Kajang sarat makna dan filosofi. Semua mengandung nilai doa dan harapan bagi pasangan yang akan menjalani kehidupan berumah tangga. Meski demikian terdapat beberapa kegiatan yang tidak sejalan dengan syariat Islam. Hal ini adalah dampak dari kepercayaan masyarakat Kajang yang mereka warisi sejak zaman dahulu dari nenek moyang secara turun temurun.
FUNGAL PATHOGENS OF TOMATO IN SOUTH-WESTERN RUSSIA
(KRASNODAR TERRITORY)
Authors: Chudinova E. M. , Shkunkova T. A. , Elansky S. N.
Published: September 2020

During a study of fungal diseases of tomato in the South of Russia (Krasnodar Territory) 56 fungal isolates associated with tomato fruits were obtained. Most of them belonged to the species Alternaria alternata. Alternaria solani, Fusarium equiseti, Phomopsis phaseoli, Chaetomium cochliodes, Clonostachys sp., Irpex lacteus, Colletotrichum coccodes were also identified. Laboratory experiments revealed that Clonostachys sp., C. сochliodes, P. phaseoli, I. lacteus, and F. equiseti developed well on the fruit’s slices. Fusarium equiseti was the only species that can penetrate the tomato through epidermis and infect entire fruit. The most effective fungicide against F. equiseti was difenoconazole (EC50 = 0.08 mg/L); pencycuron was also effective (EC50 = 32.5 mg/L). Thiabendazole completely inhibited the growth of F. equiseti at the concentration 100 mg/L (EC50 = 47 mg/L).
Mapping the Competencies of Design Engineers Against the Jantsch’s Hierarchical System
Authors: Sajdakova Jana , Newnes Linda , Carey Emily , Dhokia Vimal
Published: September 2020

Presented in this paper are the results of a systematic literature review to identify the competencies required by design engineers to work in increasingly complex societal projects. These competencies are then mapped against the four levels of a hierarchical system defined by Jantsch to ascertain the disciplinarity of these competencies. The results from this mapping form the first phase in the creation of a Designer Readiness Level for transdisciplinary engineering. To date current research has identified that to meet these future needs, defined as Grand Challenges for Engineering by the National Academy of Engineering, it will be necessary to adopt transdisciplinary methods of working. However, there is little in the literature that identifies how to assess the transdisciplinarity of people, tools or project teams. Although literature and learned societies do highlight that engineers are crucial to meet these societal needs, how do we determine whether an engineer is able to work in a transdisciplinary manner? A total of 2398 papers were included in the review and twenty-nine papers selected for full-text review. A final seven focussing on practicing design engineers were used to create a current list of competencies. The paper continues by describing the analysis method and results of mapping the competencies identified against Jantsch’s four levels. The paper concludes with a summary of the next stage required to create a Designer Readiness Level for transdisciplinary engineering.