bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN DAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SEJARAH KEBUDAYAAN ISLAM SISWA MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI SIMALUNGUN
Authors: Sinaga Nurhayatimah
Published: November 2019

This study aims to find out and to describe: (1) the learning outcomes of
SKI students taught using CIRC learning strategies are higher than the
learning outcomes of students taught using expository learning strategies,
(2) SKI learning outcomes between students with high learning
independence than results student learning with low learning
independence, and (3) the interaction between learning strategies and
learning independence towards learning outcomes of SKI. The population
of this research is all students of class X MAN Simalungun consists of 5
classes. Based on Cluster Random sampling technique. The research
instrument is a test used to obtain learning outcome data and
questionnaires to obtain data on student learning independence. The
analysis technique is two-way Anova at significance  = 0.05 followed by
the Scheffe test. The results showed: (1) the average SKI learning outcomes
of students taught with CIRC learning strategies ( X = 29.32) were higher
than the average SKI learning outcomes of students taught with
expository learning strategies ( X = 27) with Fcount = 13,32 > Ftable = 4.00, (2)
the average SKI learning outcomes of students with high learning
independence ( X = 29.90) are higher than students' SKI learning outcomes
with low learning independence ( X = 26.20), with Fcount = 10.41 > Ftable =
4.00, and (3) there is an interaction between learning and independence
learning strategies with Fcount = 12.51 > Ftable = 4.00.
PENERAPAN ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGI KONSTRUKTIVISME PADA PEMBELAJARAN ALQUR’AN HADIS DI MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH NEGERI 2 LABUHANBATU
Authors: Aisah Siti
Published: November 2019

This study aims to answer the problems posed, namely how:(1) teacher
preparation for the Hadith in applying the constructivism learning
strategies? (2) the application of the steps of the Hadith Al-Qur'an teacher
applies the constructivism learning strategies? (3) the involvement of
students in the learning of the Qur'an Hadith using constructnivism? (4)
constraints or barriers to the Qur'anic Hadith teacher in applying
constructivism, andn (5) the effectiveness and learning outcomes of the Al-
Qur'an Hadith and the application of the constructivism learning
strategies?. The subjects of this study were the two Qur'anic Hadith
teachers who worked over five years. Data collection techniques are
carried out by observation, interviews, and document studies. The data
analysis technique uses three stages, data reduction, data display, and
conclusion as recommended by Miles and Huberman. The results, First,
the teacher has made preparations before conducting teaching activities in
the form of preparation of syllabus and Learning Implementation Plans
that have been previously validated (checked) by the principal. Second, the
implementation of constructivism learning strategis in learning has been
carried out, but from the four steps of the constructivism learning
strategies it has not been fully implemented properly. Third, student
involvement in learning tends to be active and the learning conditions are
pleasant. Fourth, the obstacles or obstacles encountered by the teacher
relate to the circumstances and completeness of learning resources and
media. Fifth, the effectiveness and student learning outcomes increase
which can be seen from the acquisition of their mastery learning value.
INTERNALISASI NILAI-NILAI KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK DALAM PEMBELAJARAN TAHSIN DAN TAHFIDZ AL-QUR’AN DI MA TAHFIZHIL QUR’AN YAYASAN ISLAMIC CENTRE SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Mayasari Duma
Published: November 2019

Al-Qur'an as a guide to Muslim life that we must read and practice it.
Tahsin and tahfidz learning methods are one of the ways taken by someone in the
process of reading and memorizing the Qur'an correctly and correctly so that it is
always remembered and can speak it fluently outside the head without seeing the
text of the Qur'an. This study uses a qualitative approach. While the method of
collecting data using observation or observation, interviews, field notes and study
documents. The results of this study can be stated that through tahsin learning and
tahfidz Al-Qur'an in the Islamic School of North Sumatra Islamic Madrasah
Aliyah can form students who have good morals or morals from the learning
process. In the learners will be embedded a sense of sincerity, discipline, honesty,
patience, trustworthiness, religious, hard work, istiqomah and responsible that is
applied in everyday life because it has permeated and inspired the meaning of the
Qur'an.
TEAM GAMES TOURNAMENT COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY AND LEARNING MOTIVATION ON STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SMP NEGERI 2 BABALAN LANGKAT REGENCY
Authors: Dewi Eka
Published: November 2019

This study aims to find out and stress: (1) the effect of learning strategies
on the learning outcomes of Islamic Religious Education in Babalan State
Junior High School 2, Langkat Regency, (2) the effect of learning
motivation on learning outcomes of Islamic Religious Education in
Babalan Middle School 2, Langkat Regency, and 3) the interaction between
learning strategies and learning motivation towards the learning outcomes
of Babalan Middle School 2 Islamic Education in Langkat District. The
study was conducted at Babalan 2 Public Middle School, Langkat
Regency. This type of research is quantitative with experimental research
methods. The population in the study were all students of class VII (seven)
SMP Negeri 2 Babalan District Langkat 2018/2019 which consisted of 5
(five) classes. The sampling technique is done by cluster random
sampling. Data collection techniques are questionnaires and test results.
Data analysis techniques used two-way variance analysis with a
significance level of α = 0.05. The results of the study are: (1) the average
learning outcomes of Islamic Education students taught with the TGT
cooperative learning strategy higher than the average learning outcomes
of Islamic Religious Education students taught with expository learning
strategies, (2) the average learning outcomes of Islamic Education students
with high learning motivation igher than the learning outcomes of Islamic
Education students with low learning motivation, and (3) there is an
interaction between learning strategies and learning motivation towards
the learning outcomes of Islamic Education.
MPLEMENTATION AND EFFORTS OF TEACHERS OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN EMBEDDING MULTICULTURAL VALUES IN PEMATANGSIANTAR CITY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Nasution Saidah Nur
Published: November 2019

The objectives of this study are: (1) to find out the implementation and
efforts of Islamic religious education teachers in instilling multicultural
values in Pematangsiantar City Public High School, (2) to find out what
are the multicultural values in Pematangsiantar City Public High School,
and ( 3) to find out what are the supporting and inhibiting factors in
instilling multicultural values in Pematangsiantar City High School. The
study was conducted at Pematang City State High School, with the
method used was a qualitative research method. Research findings show
multicultural values in Pematangsiantar City Public High School by
Islamic religious education teachers through daily teaching and learning
activities, by integrating them into existing subject matter, which has been
arranged in the curriculum of Islamic religious education learning
learning, syllabus and programs learning programs from government and
schools.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF STUDY HABITS AND INTERESTS TO THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE QUR'AN HADITH STUDENTS OF CLASS VIII MTS MESRA PEMATANGSIANTAR CITY, T.A 2017/2018
Authors: Yuliana Reny
Published: November 2019

This study aims to find out: (1) contribution positive anda significance
between student learning habits towards learning outcomes, (2)
contribution positive anda significance between students' interest in
learning on the results of learning, and (3) contribution positive anda
significance between learning habits and student learning interest towards
learning outcomes. The research was conducted at MTs Mesra
Pematangsiantar city. This type of research is quantitative with a
correlational method. The population in the study were all eighth grade
students in the MTs Mesra Pematangsiantar city, amounting to 89 people,
while the sample amounted to 72 students using the Krejcie Morgan table.
Data analysis techniques used simple correlation and correlation analysis
with a significant level α = 0.05. The results of the study are: (1) there are
positive and significant contributions to learning habits with learning
outcomes ini MTs Mesra Pematangsiantar city, (2) there is a positive and
significant contribution between interest in learning with the results of
learning in MTs Mesra Pematangsiantar City., and (3) there are positive
and significant contributions together between learning habits and interest
in learning with Al-learning outcomes ini MTs Mesra Pematangsiantar
city.
THE EFFECT OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY AND LEARNING MOTIVATION OF LEARNING RESULTS ISLAMIC EDUCATION OF ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS STATE 057212 KECAMATAN HINAI LANGKAT REGENCY
Authors: Adawiyah Rabiatun
Published: November 2019

The objectives of this research were to find out: (1) the different effect
between colaborrative and competitive instructional strategy toward
Islamic Education achievement, (2) the difference of the Islamic Education
achievement between student with high learning motivation and low
learning motivation, and (3) the interaction between instructional
strategy and learning motivation toward Islamic Education achievement.
The population of this research was all students of Grade V SDN 057212
Hinai consisting of two classes. The sampling technique applied was
cluster random sampling taught with colaborrative instructional strategy
and the students taught with competitive instructional strategy. The
instrument used to measure the Islamic Education achievement was a
multiple choice test. The instrument used to measure the students’
learning motivation was questionnaire. The normality test used Liliefors
and the homogeneity test was Fisher test and Bartlett test. The data
analysis technique was Analysis of Variance with two-way at the level of
significance  = 0,05 followed by Scheffe test. The research findings were:
(1) on average the students’ Islamic Education achievement taught with
colaborrative instructional strategy was higher than the average the
students’ Islamic Education achievement taught with competitive
instructional strategy, , (2) on average the student’ Islamic Education
achievement with high learning motivatione was higher than the student’
Islamic Education achievement with low learning motivation, and (3)
there was an interaction between instructional strategy and learning
motivation toward Islamic Education achievement.
RELATIONSHIP INTEREST IN LEARNING AND INTELLIGENCE INTELLECTUAL WITH LEARNING RESULTS ISLAMIC EDUCATION OF STUDENTS STATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BANDAR SETIA VILLAGE DISTRICT PERCUT SEI TUAN
Authors: Siregar Nuralam
Published: November 2019

This study aims to determine the magnitude of the relationship of interest
in learning and intellectual intelligence to the learning outcomes of Islamic
Education in elementary school students in Bandar Setia Village, Percut
Sei Tuan District. The sample in this study amounted to 34 people taken
from 10% of the total student population of 333 people. This study uses
data collection tools in the form of questionnaires. The questionnaire is
compiled based on variable indicators and then conducted a trial to the
respondents who entered the sample in this study. The data analysis
process was carried out in three stages: (1) describing the data of the
research variables, (2) testing the analytical requirements, (3) testing the
hypothesis to determine the relationship between the variables of the
study using correlation analysis techniques. Conclusions based on data
analysis and testing process are described as follows: (1) learning interest
has a positive and significant relationship with learning outcomes. (2).
intellectual intelligence has a positive and significant relationship with
learning outcomes. and (3). learning interest and intellectual intelligence
together have a positive and significant relationship. On the basis of the
results of these studies it can be stated that the interest in learning and
intellectual intelligence has a positive and significant effect on learning
outcomes both individually and together.
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEARNING STRATEGY TO REALIZE EIGHT STUDENT CHARACTERS IN STATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 107405 SEI ROTAN
Authors: Wati Erna
Published: November 2019

This study aims to determine: (1) the program carried out in 107405 Sei
Rotan Public Elementary School in realizing eight student characters, (20
plans carried out by Islamic Religious Education teachers in realizing eight
student characters in 107405 Sei Rotan Public Elementary School, (3)
strategy what can be done by Islamic Religious Education teachers in
realizing the eight characters of students, and (4) the implications arising
from the strategies carried out by Islamic Religious Education teachers on
the formation of student characters in practicing worship. The research
method uses qualitative research, namely research conducted naturally by
utilizing researchers as research instruments. The subjects of this study
were Islamic Religious Education teachers, principals, and students. Data
retrieved through observation, documentation, and interviews. Data is
analyzed based on data reduction, data presentation, and drawing
conclusions. The results of this research can be concluded as follows: (1)
the program carried out by has accommodated the coaching of eight
student characters (religious, honest, tolerance, hard work, creative,
independent, democratic, and disciplined) through the 3 S program, duha
prayers, midday prayers, commemoration of Islamic holidays, flag
ceremonies, extracurricular activities (scouting, sports, and art), clean
Friday activities, gymnastics, OSN activities, (2) planning by teachers of
Education Islamic religion in realizing the eight characters of students is
done by teachers by preparing learning plans based on the vision and
mission of the school, competency standards, and also based on
interesting and innovative learning patterns, (3) strategies undertaken by
Islamic Religious Education teachers in the development of eight student
characters implemented from the implementation of learning was
interesting and fun shows an enthusiastic attitude towards learning
carried out by the teacher, and (4) the implication of coaching the eight
characters of students is a positive change in the character of students and
achievement of learning outcomes.
Timing is everything: Aesthetic perception of movement kinematics in dance
Authors: Orlandi Andrea , Cross Emily S. , Orgs Guido
Published: November 2019

What constitutes a beautiful action? Research into dance aesthetics has largely focussed on subjective features like familiarity with the observed movement but has rarely studied objective features like speed or acceleration. We manipulated the kinematic complexity of observed actions, by creating dance sequences that varied in movement timing, but not in movement trajectory. Dance-naïve participants rated the dance videos on speed, effort, reproducibility, and preference. Using linear mixed-effects modeling, we show that faster movement sequences with varied velocity profiles are judged to be more effortful, less reproducible, and more aesthetically pleasing than slower sequences with uniform velocity profiles. Accordingly, dance aesthetics depend not only on which movement is being performed but on how movements are executed and linked. Accordingly, the aesthetics of movement timing may apply across culturally-specific dance styles and predict both preference for and perceived difficulty of dance, consistent with an effort heuristic account of art appreciation.
Transformed values of Gibbs functions for some molecules, ions and radicals involved in biochemical reactions.
Authors: Manoj Kelath Murali , Bazhin Nikolai
Published: November 2019

The transformed values of the Gibbs function for a number of radicals are calculated: H, OH, ,SH, NH2, CH3, etc. These data can be used in consideration of the thermodynamics of biochemical reactions involving free radicals.
Ruth Febrian Sianturi, 19421093 , Kamis
Authors: SianturI Ruth Febrian
Published: November 2019

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Tugas pemograman java
Authors: Laksamana Ihsan Aditya
Published: November 2019

Salah satu bentuk source code dari bahasa pemograman java
template e-commerce (fenny purnamasari_17011243)
Authors: Fennypurnmasari
Published: November 2019

Template E-Commerce
Is Surabaya Zoo a Monopolist?
Authors: Alexander Daniel
Published: November 2019

This article study and critique whether Surabaya Zoo act as a monopolist or not. Do they monopoly the economy of Surabaya city of Indonesia? a brief history of Surabaya Zoo and a brief description about monopoly, add prove to the arguments and analysis provided.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM ALAM PENDETEKSI BANJIR BERBASIS ARDUINO UNO
Authors: HANAFIE AHMAD , suradi  , Leko Sahir
Published: November 2019

Banjir merupakan bencana alam yang sering terjadi dan menjadi salah satu fokus perhatian pemerintah, karena masih banyak menimbulkan kerugian dan korban jiwa. Banjir dapat terjadi akibat meluapnya air, karena itu diperlukan sebuah sistem untuk mendeteksi sedini mungkin terhadap perubahan level ketinggian air. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mambangun suatu sistem dan untuk mengetahui kemungkinan datangnya banjir sebelum banjir terjadi menggunakan peringatan berupa alarm dan pesan teks pendek. Metode penelitian adalah sistem pendeteksi banjir peringatan dini ini dibangun dengan menggunakan Arduino sebagai mikrokontroler yang mengendalikan sensor ultrasonik untuk mendeteksi air, dalam mendeteksi air (kemungkinan banjir) serta ketinggiannya. Pesan pendek akan dikirim oleh sistem dan SMS gateway yang tergantung dari tangkapan sensor ultrasonik. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terbangunnya sebuah sistem pendeteksi banjir berbasis Arduino uno ini diharapkan mampu memudahkan pengguna untuk mengetahui keadaan luapan air melalui tiga jenis pesan pendek yaitu status aman dengan ketinggian air 10 cm, status siaga dengan ketinggian air 20 cm, dan status bahaya dengan ketinggian air mencapai 30 cm. Setiap ketinggian air berubah maka sistem merespon dengan mengirim pesan yang sesuai. Kesimpulan penelitian yaitu untuk merancang sebuah alat pendeteksi banjir serta untuk mengetahui proses kerja alat pendeteksi banjir.
Identification of pathogenic bacteria on the salted fish Lutjanus vivanus in Sorong City of West Papua
Authors: Sukmawati
Published: November 2019

Aims: Fisheries-based food is needed by humans as a protein source, one of which is salted fish Lutjanus vivanus.Market demand for this product in Indonesia is quite high. The aim of the study was to identify pathogenic bacteria insalted fish L. vivanus.Methodology and results: The method used in this study was descriptive method including pathogenic test, bacterialgenomic DNA isolation based on 16 sRNA gene using prokaryotic specific primers, namely 63f forward primer (5′-CAGGCC TAA CAC ATG CAA GTC-3′) and reverse 1387r primer (5′-GGG CGG WGT GTA CAA GGC-3′). The results of thisstudy indicated pathogenic bacteria in salted fish L. vivanus with pathogenic activity of α hemolytic and β hemolytic. Thebacteria were identified as Serratia marcescens strain ZK2 16S for isolate KS and Bacillus altitudinis strains A-19 16Sfor isolate LG.Conclusion, significance and impact of study: In salted fish L. vivanus in the Sorong city, West Papua, it wasobtained Serratia marcescens strain ZK2 16S with total hemolytic activity and B. altitudinis A-19 16S strain with partialhemolytic activity.
Surabaya Zoo
Authors: Najoan Raymond
Published: November 2019

this paper discuss about the concept of monopoly
DESAIN MEDIA PROMOSI KESEHATAN “PENCEMARAN SAMPAH DAN LIMBAH DOMESTIK MENINGKAT” DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS LEPO-LEPO
Authors: mangidi muhammad abdul gafur tirtayasa
Published: November 2019

TUGAS MAGISTER KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT STIKES MW KENDARI
The association between school discipline and self-control from preschoolers to middle school students: A three-level meta-Analysis
Authors: Li Jian Bin , Bi Shan-Shan , Willems Yayouk , Finkenauer Catrin
Published: November 2019

Self-control plays a significant role in child and adolescent development. The school environment is suggested as an important factor associated with individual differences in self-control. Among the many facets of school environment, school discipline is thought of as a critical factor that distinguishes students with good self-control from those with poor self-control. However, the existing findings are mixed. To take stock of the literature, this meta-analysis summarizes the overall association between three components of school discipline (i.e., structure, support, and teacher-student relationship) and self-control in students from preschool to high school. Based on 65 studies reporting 247 effect sizes (N = 55,940), the results show that school discipline is positively related to self-control (r = .189, p < .001, 95% CI = [.148, .229]). No significant publication bias was found. Moderator analyses showed that effect sizes are similar in magnitude across students’ sex, age, and ethnicity, school level, discipline level, culture (individualism and power distance), informant of school discipline and self-control, research design, and time lag. The effect size was stronger for the teacher-student relationship component and for studies using the same informant to assess the two constructs. These findings point to the importance of school discipline, particularly a good teacher-student relationship, associated with individual differences in self-control in students from preschool to middle school.
The Effects of Reading and Language Intervention on Literacy Skills in Children in a Remote Community: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Mesa Carol , Newbury Dianne , Nash Marysia , Clarke Paula , Esposito Rosanne , deBarbieri Zulema , Fernandez Angelica , Villanueva Pia , Hulme Charles , Snowling Margaret J.
Published: November 2019

This study evaluated the effects of a reading and language intervention, for low-income children living in a remote Chilean community, using a randomized controlled trial. At the beginning of the study, participants were allocated to the intervention (n = 34) or waiting control (n = 34) minimizing on a composite language measure and age. Children in the intervention group received a 27-week program aimed at fostering code-related, word reading and oral language skills. Children’s progress in language and literacy was monitored at four time points: pre-, mid- post-intervention, and at delayed follow-up 9-months after the intervention had ceased. At the end of the intervention, children in the intervention group scored showed improvements compared to the waiting group on pre-literacy, reading, language, and reading comprehension measures (effect sizes d >.25). The gains in pre-literacy skills, word reading and word knowledge were maintained at 9-month delayed follow-up, though the improvements in language and reading comprehension were not. Intervention programs designed to support literacy and language skills in remote communities can be delivered successfully by trained assistants. Our findings inform the future provision of language and literacy programs in populations living in isolated areas.
Increased epoch-to-epoch parasympathetic cardiac regulation in participants with posttraumatic stress disorder compared to those with panic disorder and control participants
Authors: Reeves Jonathan Wendall , Fisher Aaron Jason , Woodward Steven
Published: November 2019

Research on the link between respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has largely focused on average levels of RSA. However, given that rapid shifts in parasympathetic tone are necessary to maintain adaptive cardiac variability, the exclusive focus on these tonic estimates provides an incomplete quantification of parasympathetic cardiac regulation. The present study is a secondary analysis of previously published data. This analysis aimed to address this limitation by examining the dynamic regulatory effect of the parasympathetic nervous system on heart rate. As such, we examined epoch-to-epoch parasympathetic cardiac regulation – operationalized as the lagged relationship between RSA and heart rate (HR) across consecutive 30-s epochs – across a single night in participants with PTSD, panic disorder (PD), comorbid PTSD and PD (PTSD+PD), and healthy controls. Electrocardiogram and respiratory signals were continuously recorded from 23 participants with PTSD, 14 with PD, 16 with PTSD+PD, and 16 control participants over a single night of sleep in a laboratory setting. No group differences in tonic RSA were observed; however, participants with PTSD only and PTSD+PD exhibited significantly greater epoch-to-epoch parasympathetic cardiac regulation over the night than those with PD only and control participants. Moreover, greater severity of hyperarousal symptoms was significantly associated with increased epoch-to-epoch parasympathetic cardiac regulation among participants with PTSD only and PTSD+PD. These data provide preliminary evidence for an upregulatory parasympathetic response to self-reported hyperarousal in participants with PTSD only and PTSD+PD reflected by increased epoch-to-epoch parasympathetic cardiac regulation.
Using Data Derived from Cellular Phone Locations to Estimate Visitation to Natural Areas: An Application to Water Recreation in New England, USA.
Authors: Merrill Nathaniel , Atkinson Sarina F. , Mulvaney Kate K. , Mazzotta Marisa J. , Bousquin Justin
Published: November 2019

We introduce and validate the use of commercially-available datasets of human mobility based on cell phone locational data to estimate visitation to natural areas. By combining this data with on-the-ground observations of visitation to water recreation areas in New England, we fit a model to estimate daily visitation for four months to over 500 sites. The results show the potential for this new big data source of human mobility to overcome limitations in traditional methods of estimating visitation and to provide consistent information at policy-relevant scales. The high-resolution information in both space and time provided by cell phone location derived data creates opportunities for developing next-generation models of human interactions with the natural environment. However, the opaque and rapidly developing methods for processing locational information by the data providers required a calibration and validation against data collected by traditional means to confidently reproduce the desired estimates of visitation.
The effects of secondary recycling on the technological character of lithic assemblages
Authors: Coco Emily , Holdaway Simon , Iovita Radu
Published: November 2019

Recycling of lithic artifacts, including both lithic scavenging and secondary recycling, is a widely recognized phenomenon in the Paleolithic archaeological record, in some instances creating tools with morphological signatures characteristic of multiple time periods or technological systems. These types of tools often define transitional industries including those at the Middle-to-Upper Paleolithic transition, suggesting a variety of behavioral interpretations for the supposed evolution of Middle Paleolithic toolkits to Upper Paleolithic toolkits. Here we test an alternative hypothesis that transitional assemblages formed via secondary recycling of stone artifacts produced by two technologically divergent populations. Results from the application of an agent-based model indicate how ordered sets of assemblages resembling archaeological transitional sequences can result from the combination of simple recycling behaviors and periods of sediment deposition and erosion. This implies that some transitional assemblages could have formed without the interaction of different populations and/or without technological evolution.
Teaching note: Creating open textbooks for social work education
Authors: DeCarlo Matthew Peter
Published: November 2019

Open educational resources (OER) and the open education movement have blossomed over the past decade, yet their demonstrated impact on social work is in its infancy. This teaching note describes the process of creating the first two open textbooks for social work education about undergraduate and graduate research methods. In the first year post-publication, the undergraduate open textbook was used by over 1,100 students across 35 campuses and accrued an estimated savings of $150,000 for students. Despite these clear benefits, the process of resource creation for faculty can be challenging, and this note offers practical guidance for faculty considering both small or large-scale open textbook projects. As universities, states, and international bodies increase funding for the creation and adoption of OER, the field of Social Work should demonstrate its commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice by leading these efforts within our classrooms, discipline, and institutions.
Simultaneous Distribution Network Reconfiguration and Optimal Placement of Distributed Generation
Authors: Kunya Abdullahi Bala , Shehu Gaddafi Sani , Hassan Usman Muhammad , Lawal Abdurrahman Umar
Published: November 2019

A reliable, eco- and nature-friendly operation has been the major concern of modern power system (PS). To improve the PS reliability and reduce the adverse environmental effect of conventional thermal generation facilities, renewable energy based distributed generation (RDG) are being enormously integrated to low and medium voltage distribution networks (DN). However, if these systems are not properly deployed, the reliability and stability of the PS will be endangered and its quality can be dreadfully jeopardized. Among the measures taken to avoid such is optimizing the location and size of each RDG unit in the DNs. These networks are generally operated in a radial configuration, though they can be reconfigured to other topologies to achieve certain objectives. Both RDG placement/sizing and DN reconfiguration are highly non-linear, multi-objective, constrained and combinatorial optimization problems. In this study, a hybrid of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and real-coded Genetic Algorithm (GA) techniques is employed for DN reconfiguration and optimal allocation (size and location) of multiple RDG units in primary DNs simultaneously. The objectives of the proposed technique are active power loss reduction, voltage profile (VP) and feeder load balancing (LB) improvement. It is carried out subject to some technical constraints, with the search space being the set of DN branches, DG sizes and potential locations.  To ascertain the effectiveness of the technique, it is implemented on standard IEEE 16-bus, 33-bus and 69-bus test DNs. The proposed algorithm is implemented in MATLAB and MATPOWER environments. It is observed the power loss, voltage deviation and LB are found to be reduced by 32.84%, 12.33% and 24.03% of their respective inherent values in the biggest system when the system is reconfigured only. With the optimized RDGs placed in the reconfigured systems, a further reductions of 46.27%, 25.92% and 36.65% are observed respectively.
Potential Products of Tourism in Surkhet District, Nepal
Authors: Dhakal Aishwarya Prasad
Published: November 2019

Tourism industry plays a decisive role in the overall development of Nepal. Nepal has got a very strong power of nature because of its natural and cultural diversification. Tourism has a great role to play to improve country's image in international arena. Tourism is a driving force for the economic development of Nepal. It is a major contributor to Nepalese economy. Tourism sector is considered an answer to strengthen the national economy, improve living standard and reduce poverty. Surkhet District represents the complex cross-section of linguistics, cultural, religious, and biological diversities of the nation. It is the gate way of Karnali Province, and also connectivity with the Mansarover; the great holy place of Hindu. The resources of tourism available in Surkhet district provide decisive meaning for tourism development not only in Karnali province but also in whole Nepal. Both primary and secondary data are used to identify the potential products of tourism development. The relevancy of this study goes to have a sufficient knowledge among the stakeholders of tourism development. It has high level of potential of potential products for religious/pilgrimage tourism, rural tourism, eco-tourism, cultural tourism, village tourism, agro-tourism, adventure tourism, health tourism etc.
Where do Titles come from?
Authors: Bhandari Bal Mukunda
Published: November 2019

Students of Master’s degree opt for thesis writing, however, soon after they set for proposal writing they could not select a title for them, and they ask their supervisors, professors and seniors for a proper title. Many of them regret for opting thesis writing. This article, based on my experience of supervising and evaluating theses, is an attempt to help the students in general and M.Ed. English students in particular to find title for their thesis. It discusses five sources from which thesis titles come, viz. problem, curiosity, disagreement, various courses and previous works in the related field.
Tourism Impacts in Bhedetar, Dhankuta District, Nepal
Authors: Rai Dhyanendra B.
Published: November 2019

This paper is an attempt to explore the tourism impacts in Bhedetar, Dhankuta, one of the unique and popular places of eastern Nepal for its pleasant weather and aesthetic natural landscape to tourists particularly from Nepal and India. Based on the data collected from the field survey, including the methods such as household questionnaire, key informants survey and participatory observation, this paper discusses the impacts of tourism based activities and enterprises in both positive and negative terms on nature, society, culture and economy of Bhedetar. At the end, it suggests the roles of local organizations, district government and national government in delivering services and infrastructure for the promotion of tourism in Bhedetar.
The Seperation of Power: An Experiment of Theory and Practice
Authors: Dahal Gopal Prasad
Published: November 2019

When the legislative and executive power united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty ... Again, there is no liberty if the power of judging is not separated from the legislative and executive. If it were joined with the legislative, the life and liberty of the subject would be exposed to arbitrary control; for the judge would then be the legislator. If they were joined to the executive power, the judge might behave with violence and oppression. There would be an end to everything, if the same man or the same body, whether of the nobles or the people, where to exercise those three powers, that of enacting laws, that of executing public affairs, and that of trying crimes or individual causes. (Baron Montsquieu, 1989-1755).
Challenges of Nepalese Women in Parliamentary Elections
Authors: Acharya Indu
Published: November 2019

The country has just passed from the 2nd election for the constituent assembly. Assuring the minimum level of women in the house has been a real challenge; however the recent CA election results have shown a clear decline in the presence of women lawmakers in the house. Despite hard struggle and pressure of women activists and civil society the political parties of the country have failed to keep the level of women's presence in the CA to a level of 33% as like in the previous CA. In this paper, the researcher has examined the issues and challenges related to women’s access to the legislatives in the country in general based on the comparative overview of the last two CA elections from the perspective of women's participation.
Grassland Management for Climate Change Adaptation and Watershed Protection in Karnali Watershed Area
Authors: Pokhrel Kabi Prasad
Published: November 2019

Karnali watershed area is very sensitive and need of scientific management of highland grasslands which are rich in number of plants and animal species that have significant role and contribution in national economy and ecology. However, these grass lands are in threat and exist in their natural state within protected areas as neighboring grasslands and forest habitats have been rapidly degraded. At higher altitudes, trans-Himalayan and alpine rangelands are home to a diverse array of wildlife and are grazed by livestock, which are an integral part of the livelihood of several different ethnic groups. These grasslands are being overgrazed and little is known about the ecology and sustainability of prevailing land use practices at the community level. In this context, the prime concern of the paper is to address the existing issues, challenges along with biodiversity characteristics of the higher altitude grasslands of the region. Thus, the main focus of the paper is to point out the major issues of grasslands along with location specific as well as innovative measures and devises for the effective management of grassland beyond the protected and adjoin areas. Further, the paper explores some applicable measures to high land grassland management strategies with active participation of local communities with a view to provide comprehensive policy guidance for the sustainable management of grasslands in order to build the capacity of locals on the road to climate change adaptation and watershed protection in the Karnali region.
Nepal’s Armed Conflict and the Peace Process
Authors: Tiwari Ram Krishna
Published: November 2019

This paper deals with the political development of Nepal and its history of armed conflict. The formation of Nepali nation-state is not very long, again throughout its political history Nepal remained an independent country, but this country experienced a decade long political conflict from 1996 to 2006. The failure of political change of 1951 and 1990 prepared a political ground for the official beginning the People’s War, and after 2006 the country is moving into the path of peace process. Similarly, the formation of political parties has not a long history compared it with the beginning of democratic movement in India, China and other countries of the world. The poor political vision of the political leaders failed to institutionalize the political change of Nepal, and now the ongoing peace process of Nepal should erase all the weaknesses and conclude it for building prosperous nation.
Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties of some Medicinal Plants used for the Treatment of Respiratory Tract Infections in Nepal
Authors: Kunwor Rup Bahadur , Thapa Olivia
Published: November 2019

The present work was designed to evaluate the antibacterial properties of the ethanol extracts of five selected medicinal plants Azadirachta indica, Ocimum sanctum, Jasminium humile, Glycyrrhiza glabra and Acorus calamus on bacteria causing respiratory tract infections. Almost all the tested medicinal plants showed inhibitory effect against the test organisms. Among the medicinal plants evaluated Ocimum sanctum was found effective against most of the testorganisms except Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The growth of Staphylococcus aureus was inhibited by all tested plant extracts with highest zone of inhibition by G. glabra with ZOI value 23 mm and MBC value 0.39 mg/ml in ethanol suspension. Among the test organisms K. pneumoniae was found more resistant towards the test plant extracts. This bacterium was inhibited only by J. humile with ZOI value 13 mm and MBC value 6.25 mg/ml in alcohol solution. The present work evidently provides information on the role of some medicinal plants in the fight against bacteria causing respiratory tract infections.
Speciation of Heavy Metals in Bottom Sediments of Karra River, Nepal
Authors: Pradhanang Sadhana
Published: November 2019

The chemical forms of copper and zinc have been determined using the fractional scheme of Tessier et al. (1979) in the bed sediments of Karra River, Hetauda, Nepal. The sequential extraction revealed that high percentage of metals was associated in the residual fraction (upstream and downstream). However, in most of the sites in the industrial belt, a significant proportion of metal was associated with the non-residual fraction (64% in Cu and 45% in Zn) which can be remobilized and released to the environment by various physical-chemical processes. This indicates influence of anthropogenic activities on the Karra River
मध्यकालीन नेपालमा सुरक्षा व्यवस्था र युद्धकलासम्बन्धी शिक्षादीक्षा Madhyakalin Nepalma Surakshya Byabastha ra Yuddhakala Sambandhi Shikshyadeekshya
Authors: दाहाल Dahal कमला Kamala
Published: November 2019

ज्ञानको अभिवृद्धि, जीविकोपार्जन तथा विविध आवश्यकताहरूका निमित्तशिक्षादीक्षा लिने दिने चलन प्राचीन युगदेखि नै चलेको हो । युद्ध आक्रमण जस्ता घटनाहरूबढी हुन थालेपछि सैन्य शक्ति बढाउनुपर्ने वाध्यात्मक परिस्थिति त्यसबेला थियो । त्यसैलेशिक्षादीक्षाका विषयहरूमा युद्धकलाको ज्ञान जस्ता क्षेत्रको महइभ्व बढ्दै जान थाल्यो ।सुरक्षित बसोवासको व्यवस्थादेखि लिएर युद्धकलाको ज्ञान हासिल गर्न समेत रज्यले नैप्रोत्साहित गर्ने पनि गर्दथ्यो । राज्यले सैन्य आपूर्ति गर्न नसक्ने अवस्थामा जनता स्वयंजनसेनाका रूपमा उठ्नुपर्ने वाध्यात्मक अवस्था रहेको हुँदा युद्धकलासम्बन्धी केही न केहीशिक्षादीक्षा त्यतिबेला सबैका लागि अपरिहार्य जस्तै बनेको थियो ।
Across Many Mountains: An Extraordinary Story of Three Generations of Women in Tibet
Authors: Rijal Basanta P.
Published: November 2019

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A test method for the determination of the cyclic material properties of electrical steel strip under strain-controlled loading
Authors: Thum Markus , Haefele Peter
Published: November 2019

The rotors of electric machines are made of thin steel sheets, called electrical steel. Under service conditions, local strain may exceed the elastic limit i. e. for a lifetime assessment local strain might be of great significance. The main challenge for a reliable determination of the cyclic material properties of 0.3 mm thin electrical steel is to avoid buckling in the area of compression of fully reversed strain-controlled tests. Two approaches have been investigated. First, the test setup was improved and adapted to thin electrical steel specimens for which four different linear supported anti-buckling devices were developed and tested for fully reversed strain-controlled loading with the result that the best solution was a new approach using DLC coating instead of a polytetrafluoroethylene strip for reducing the friction between the specimen and the anti-buckling device. Secondly, the influence of increasing the specimen thickness by stacking single specimens through adhesive bonding is presented here.
Atomistic study of fracture behavior of metallic glass fiber reinforced metal-matrix nanocomposite during bending creep deformation process
Authors: Reddy K. Vijay , Pal Snehanshu
Published: November 2019

In the present work, the effect of reinforcement fiber diameter on elevated temperature bending creep deformation behavior of metal matrix composite is studied. Bending creep tests have been performed on Ni nanocomposite considering different fiber diameters using molecular dynamics simulations. Common neighbor analysis and dislocation analysis have been performed to analyze the deformation behavior and its underlying mechanism at the atomic scale during the bending creep process. Results have revealed that the specimen having thinner fiber exhibits better creep properties and higher plasticity due to the combined influence of shear band interactions and work softening. Whereas, work hardening and twin-detwin mechanisms are responsible for the quasi-cleavage fracture of the specimen having 4 nm diameter fiber.
MODEL PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN ADAPTIF DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Batubara Hamdan Husein , Ariani Dessy Noor
Published: November 2019

Abstrak: Media pembelajaran sebagai salah satu komponen sistem pembelajaran harus sesuai dengan komponen pembelajaran agar fungsinya optimal dalam memfasilitasi kegiatan pembelajaran. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan urgensi, kriteria pemilihan dan prosedur pengembangan media pembelajaran adaptif. Tulisan ini merupakan hasil kajian pustaka dengan   cara menelusuri berbagai referensi untuk mendapatkan data yang valid dan dapat dipercaya. Hasil tulisan ini mengungkapkan bahwa urgensi media pembelajaran adaptif di Sekolah Dasar dapat ditinjau dari teori belajar, regulasi pendidikan, dan ajaran agama Islam. Kriteria media pembelajaran adaptif dapat diketahui dari tingkat kesesuaian antara komponen system pembelajaran dengan atribut media pembelajaran, seperti: tujuan pembelajaran, jenis materi, kondisi pengguna, dan lingkungan pembelajaran. Model pengembangan media pembelajaran adaptif dapat mengikuti beberapa model pengembangan sistem pembelajaran. Garis besar prosedurnya adalah: menganalisis kondisi dan kebutuhan komponen pembelajaran, menganalisis dan merumuskan rancangan media pembelajaran, merealisasikan rancangan media pembelajaran, dan melakukan evaluasi berkelanjutan dengan melibatkan pakar dan target pengguna untuk memberikan penilaian terhadap kualitas media pembelajaran.Kata Kunci: model pengembangan, media pembelajaran, adaptif, Sekolah DasarAbstract: Instructional media as one component of the instructional system has to adaptive with the learning component so that its function is optimal in facilitating learning activities. This article aims to explain the urgency, selection criteria, and procedures for developing adaptive instructional media. This article uses the literature review method by tracing various reference sources critically to get complete and reliable data. The results of this paper explain that the urgency of adaptive instructional media in elementary schools can be viewed from the learning theory, educational regulation, and Islamic text. The criteria for adaptive instructional media can be known from the level of appropriateness between learning system components and instructional media attributes, such as instructional objectives, material types, user conditions, and learning environment. Models of adaptive learning media development can follow existing learning development models. The procedure outline is: analyzing the conditions and needs of the learning component, analyzing and formulating learning media designs, realizing learning media designs, and conducting ongoing evaluations by involving experts and target users to provide an assessment of the quality of instructional media.Keywords: development model, instructional media, adaptive, elementary school
Catalytic Transesterification of Used Cooking Oil to Biodiesel: Effect of Oil-Methanol Molar Ratio and Reaction Time
Authors: Ayu Diah , Aulyana Rizca , Astuti Esti Widya , Kusmiyati Kusmiyati , Hidayati Nur
Published: November 2019

Used cooking oil has the potential as biodiesel so that it can reduce environmental pollution. Transesterification of triglycerides in used cooking oil with an alcohol to form methyl esters of fatty acids or biodiesel and glycerol. The type of catalyst is one of the determinants of the transesterification reaction and coal fly ash has the potential to be used as a catalyst in the production of biodiesel. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of the oil-methanol ratio and the time of the transesterification of used cooking oil to the yield of biodiesel produced using an alkali-activated fly ash catalyst. Transesterification is carried out at 60 °C, the stirring speed is 700 rpm, and the amount of catalyst load is 4%. The result, the highest yield of biodiesel reached almost 89%. This biodiesel consists of 48.86% methyl oleate and 33.86% methyl palmitate and has a density that meets the Indonesian National Standard, which is 0.85 - 0.90 g/cm3. Finally, the BET test on the fly ash catalyst shows a catalyst surface area of ​​around 104.106 m2/g.