bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploiting witness for traffic simulation
Authors: Ismail Azhar , Latif Muhammad , Awai Mian
Published: March 2020

Traffic congestion in urban cities is an increasing problem. Not only does it lead to an increase in pollution, but the time spent waiting in traffic queues wastes valuable time in addition to causing frustration. A system that can control and manage traffic efficiently is one way that this issue can be reduced.A specific road traffic intersection in South Manchester, UK, was selected for investigation as it experiences high levels of traffic flow through it during the evening peak time. This has led to large queues and long waiting times due to the fixed timings of the traffic lights. This paper explores strategies to better control the traffic flow through it. A model of the selected traffic junction has been built using Witness simulation software. Data for this junction has been obtained partially from observations and mostly from traffic surveys enabling a simulation of the traffic flow. Analysing the results allowed two alternative scenarios to be developed and simulated. Results from one of the scenarios showed noticeable reductions in the average queue waiting times at the traffic junction.
The black and white political paradigms
Authors: C. Smith Howard , Fuller Frank
Published: March 2020

Instead of observing from a black perspective, we think in terms of the dominant paradigm and blame blacks and the Third World for lagging behind the USA, for they are the problem for not “doing like we do.” Why do Third World countries have such difficulties? The article “The Responsibility of the Black Political Scientist to the Black Community” suggests a black-white adversarial relationship, particularly in the USA, with black interests unfairly represented and the white, Western European, capitalistic point of view dominant. Dr. Mack Jones perceives the black paradigm's development is largely ignored by current political scienceapproaches. Jones states: “...few areas of politics today...reflect the plight of blacks, especially in the United States, and we must change our approaches to political science” Some Western European theories relate little to black problems because whites are in power, stereotypically approaching African-American problems, surfacing the dilemma of applying a Euro-Centric viewpoint to black problems. A black perspective can show gaping holes in these theories, pointing out negative aspects of the prevailing white paradigm. The core argument is that there is no black paradigm that is perceived as being equally comparable to the white paradigm. The black paradigm can serve as a useful tool in that it can point out the many faults of the capitalist, European-American system.Furthermore, a black paradigm serves an important function in getting to the heart of black issues, seeking to empower blacks in their struggles for equal status. When one thinks of how the black paradigm is perceived as being subordinate to the white one, we are puzzled to understand that such a paradigm is even different from the current American foundations in political science. Who says that there is a dominant paradigm that reflects mostly white, Western European ways of thinking? The current paradigm may explain and solve the mystery of an emergent black paradigm in the USA. To me, there is no perfect theory or paradigm. Perhaps even the black paradigm can be applied to issues facing Asian or Hispanic communities, or even those of whites in certain aspects.How do we resolve this black paradigm issue? Across the board, adding black scholarly material strengthens alternative viewpoints. We think this assists us, as students with diverse backgrounds, to understand issues surrounding the black community, not only in the USA, but Africa as well.
“Green work- life balance policy for women doing male- dominated jobs”:- with special reference to andhra pradesh state road transport corporation (apsrtc)
Authors: K Mahalakshmi Rajeswari
Published: March 2020

In India, Social, Economic, Demographic, Political factors are challenged the women to work equal to men and take up challenge to do male-dominated jobs like bus drivers & conductors, Railway drivers, Pilots etc. In general, male-dominated jobs are typical and troublesome to married women who are engaged in this. Work-life balance is more crucial for women especially who are doing male-dominated jobs. Green work-life balance policy will assimilate the dual role of an employee & create a congenial environment at work place.Since 1996, APSRTC started recruiting women bus conductors. The women bus conductors have a challenge to discharge their duties at work place as well as to cater the needs of their family. Their dual role as bus conductor & home maker. Sample size of 28 %of total women bus conductors in Krishna region, APSRTC has been chosen to deal with work-life balance for women. Therefore, the major objective of the present study is to examine the influencing factors at work place & family with respect to work-life balance.The study understands the correlation between work to- family conflict & family to-work conflict. To achieve this, random sample of 150 women conductors has been chosen. The current study reveals the role & responsibility at work place, odd working hours, managing family life, amenities at work place, support from management and support from family tomake the balance between work & life. Eventually, the present study recommends the management of APSRTC regarding the adoption of green work-life balance & family friendly policy for the sake of women conductors.
Effect of cowpea on growth and yield parameter in a maize-cowpea intercrop
Authors: IDERAWUMI ABDULRAHEEM MUKHTAR
Published: March 2020

An experiment was carried out during the raining season of the year 2011 at the Teaching and Research Farm of Oyo State College of Education (Now Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo), Lanlate Campus, to investigate the effect of geometric row arrangement on the growth and yield of cowpea in a maize-cowpea intercrop. There were 1:1, 1:2 and 2:1 maize/cowpea row arrangement with a sole crop of cowpea as control. The experiment was laid on out in a Random Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates, No significant difference among the growth parameter (plant height, number of leaves and number of branches) intercropped and the sole cowpea plants (p<0.05). However cowpea intercropped with maize at 1:1 row arrangement recorded highestgrain yield per plant and consequently per hectare than those of 1:2 and 2:1 row arrangement, through not significantly difference from them. It is hereby recommend that cowpea and maize should be planted at 1:1 row arrangement.
The Effect of e-CRM on Customer Satisfaction: An Empirical Study of Online Shopping
Authors: Sain Gurmeet Singh , Kumar Sushil
Published: March 2020

One of the key developments in marketing has been the advent of electronic customer relationship management (e-CRM) systems, designed primarily to create and manage long lasting customer relationships. To remain competitive in this internet based environment it is imperative to attract new customers and increase customer’s retention and to achieve these objectives it is crucial to implement e-CRM. The study was aimed to identify the effect of e-CRM strategies on customersatisfaction in context of online shopping. This study is based on 150 respondents and analysis confirms the conceptual model that convenience, trust and security have significant effect on customer satisfaction. This study enables managers and marketers to implement the e-CRM in the best shape and match it with current needs and requirements of consumers. The conclusions suggest that if organizations want to get the most from their e-CRM implementations they need to revisit thegeneral principles of usability and resistance which should be applied thoroughly and consistently.
Assessing the Managerial Perception of Relative Significance of Ten Knowledge Areas on Project Success – A Case from Pakistan
Authors: Javed Saad Ahmed , Javed Sara , Sajid Ali
Published: March 2020

The study examines the project managers‟ perception of the comparative importance of the ten PM knowledge areas, as identified by th DOI:10.26524/jms.2015.16e fifth edition of the PMBOK® Guide, for project success in Pakistan. Project management practitioners from both manufacturing and services sectors of the country were being surveyed and preliminary findings are reported.
Determinants of Moral Motivation in Public Procurement Management in Uganda
Authors: Obicci Peter Adoko
Published: March 2020

The issue of moral motivation in public procurement management has received little attention among scholars and researchers. This study was aimed to investigate factors affecting moral motivation in public procurement management in Uganda. The literature relating to the study was reviewed and a conceptual framework developed. Descriptive research design, specifically a survey study was employed in carrying out the research. The target population of the study was people involved in procurement activities in Uganda that consisted of a sample of procurement professionals/practitioners from each of 25 selected procurement and disposal entities. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire that was self-administered to the 60 potential respondents.Both Univariate and Bivariate analyses were employed in analyzing the data with the use of SPSS computing software version 17. In testing the three hypotheses, “t” test and “F” test were applied. While computing, a P value equal to 0.05 was considered of high significant level and a value of a significant level was taken to be equal to 0.10. As indicated by the results of the findings, it was noted predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors do significantly affect moral motivation inpublic procurement management in Uganda. It was further revealed that individual factors play a dominant and vital role in determining moral motivation in public procurement management in Uganda. However, great attention should be paid on these three factors in strategically managing public procurement.
An overview of speech recognition and its challenges
Authors: A C Banumathi , E Chandra
Published: March 2020

Speech Recognition means converting Speech into Text. This Emerging Technology makes all the field of use as more sophisticated one. The impact of this revolutionary Technology has shown its wide range of usage in all tasks. Almost all the Technical devices use the Speech recognition as their part of their project. Speech Recognition Technology used in fields like computers, artificial Intelligence, Medical , Healthcare, Smart Phones, etc., This paper provides a glimpse of the challenges that is faced by the speech recognition systems in many applications and the approaches taken to fulfill it.
Positive effects of multimedia on the early education (3-6)
Authors: Shilpa Singh , Sunita Mishra
Published: March 2020

Multimedia is a term commonly heard among educational setup. Multimedia are compulsory for an education in many ways for developing thinking, effectivecommunication, solving questions, , curiosity and interest. In this study to identify positive effects of multimedia on the child’s education (3-6).The study was conducted in the year 2013 in Lucknow city. The main area selected for the study was Alambagh. In this area selected five mohllas. A total of 120 Pre-primary and primary teachers (respondents) were selected for the study. Random sampling method was used for sample selection and self made questionnaire schedule was used for data collection. t test used in research for data analysis. The results revealed that the multimedia can encourage children’s to learn new things and motivate to do things in own way. Multimedia has quality to increased children’s knowledge and communication skills in positively.
The Clean development mechanism
Authors: Muchelulea Yusuf , Mulama Kevin
Published: March 2020

The Clean development mechanism (CDM) is a new tool for promoting sustainable development in developing countries. It was established by the Kyoto Protocol under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It promises developed countries certified emission reductions (CERs) if they comply with their quantified emission targets and developing countries sustainable development benefits if they participate and invest in clean renewable technologies. Energy development through investments in clean technology transfer can contribute to sustainable development. However, sustainable development will only be achieved if current barriers and gaps facing CDM project implementation in Kenya are mitigated or removed altogether paving way for the development of more CDM projects in Kenya.
Working capital structure and liquidity analysis : an empirical research on indian pharmaceutical industry
Authors: Panigrah Ashok Kumar
Published: March 2020

Liquidity plays a significant role in the successful functioning of a business firm. A firm should ensure that it does not suffer from lack-of or excess liquidity to meet its short-term compulsions. A study of liquidity is of major importance to both the internal and the external analysts because of its close relationship with dayto-day operations of a business. The crucial part in managing working capital is required maintaining its liquidity in day-today operation to ensure its smooth running and meets its obligation.Hence, it is of utmost important to keep a constant eye on liquidity position of the company as without it the company cannot survive. In this paper a comparative study on the liquidity position of five leading Indian pharmaceutical companies has been done to know the liquidity position of the companies. The study covers a period of 10 years viz, 2005-2006 to 2014-2015.For the purpose of investigation purely secondary data is used.The techniques of mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, ratio analysis, and Motaal’s ultimate rank test has been applied to analyze the data. It has been found that the liquidity position of small companies is better as compared to big ones. Moreover, low or negative working capital in some cases indicates the aggressive working capital management policy of the firms which implies minimal investment in current assets by the companies so as to derive a higher rate of return.But it has to be remembered that risk of default and bankruptcy increases when a firm adopts more aggressive working capital policies. One should remember that a negative working capital is a sign of managerial efficiency in a business with low inventory and accounts receivable (which means they operate on an almost strictly cash basis). In any other situation, it is a sign that a company may be facing bankruptcy or serious financial trouble.
Disentangling the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, organizational learning and small and medium enterprises performance
Authors: Abubakar Ramatu Abdulkareem
Published: March 2020

While a considerable amount of research has consistently established significant positive relations between entrepreneurial orientation and small and medium enterprises’ performance, there is a paucity of research examining the fundamental processes behind this relationship. To address this theoretical gap in the literature, this study examined the mediating role of organizational learning in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and SME performance. Based on survey data collected from 193 SMEs, located in Kano metropolis, findings suggested that entrepreneurial orientation was significantly associated with SME performance. Furthermore, the results indicated that the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and SME performance was mediated by organizational learning. The implications of the results for explaining the performance of SMEs are discussed.
The impact of globalisation on higher education at coimbatore district
Authors: V Vijayalakshmi , M Srividya
Published: March 2020

Education plays a vital role in the development of any nation and this fact is well recognized all over the world. It is imperative for any nation now a days to focus on developing its higher education, since advanced knowledge, advanced facilities only can fulfill man’s advanced needs today. But unlike the primary education, higher education is a financially demanding one for a nation. The economic reforms, initiated since 1991 including Globalization has resulted in the higher demand for the people of India both within and abroad, Since domestic and multinational industries look for more knowledgeable and skilled man power all over the world. The Indian Government initially found it difficult to fully fund from its own the fast growing Indian higher education sector and hence allowed the private players to establish and run higher education institutions. This has led to the establishment of large number of higher education institutions in India over the last two decades. Higher education has seen tremendous growth over the past few years though it does not mean that it is free from problems. Theperformance of an educational institution is judged not only on the basis of the quality of education being provided but also on the basis of its contribution to the society. The present study has made an attempt to find whether all these developments have brought about benefits to the students in particular and to the society in general with reference to higher education especially, the impact of globalization on the scenario of higher education. The present study concentrated on areas such as quality of higher education now, problems faced by the students and the service providers, benefits attained by the society and necessary strategies for improving the quality of higher education in the era of globalization, if the present scenario is falling short of being beneficial to one and all concerned.
Role of social media in creating avenues for startups
Authors: R Sindhuja , K Begam Benazi
Published: March 2020

Social media platforms are an indispensable part of entrepreneurship practices. They offer entrepreneurs a platform for business growth and brand development. However, little is known about the effect of social media use on identifying entrepreneurial opportunities. Utilizing social cognition theory, this research focuses on how certain factors—prior knowledge, alertness, and social media—may impact two aspects of opportunity: the discovery and the creation of entrepreneurial opportunity. This study focuses on the investigation of the moderating role of social media use on entrepreneurial opportunities. The findings have important practical and academic implications for how social media impacts entrepreneurship and can be used to increase the ability of entrepreneurs to find new opportunities.
Startups on women entrepreneurs in India
Authors: A Thangam , S Ganapathy
Published: March 2020

A huge number of women are entering into entrepreneurship in some form or the other. The women entering in entrepreneurs the facing for stiff competition family ties, the lack of mobility and low risk-bearing ability and overall important challenges in the male-dominated Indian society, women are not treated equally to men. This, in turn, serves as a barrier to women’s entry into the business. Women’s skills, knowledge, talents, abilities, and desire to do something for themselves and their children or family are some of the reasons for the women to become entrepreneurs
Start-up india- its performance in Indian economy
Authors: S DHARANI DHARAN , V PRAVEEN KUMAR , P ABISHEK
Published: March 2020

India is the second largest populous country in the world and it have more youth power than other countries and at the same time it have more unemployment rate, its unemployment rate is 3.43% which is huge when compared with its population. To control this unemployment our honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a step to eradicate unemployment,and initiated a campaign Start up India. This is an action plan in this Banks will finance for start-up ventures. It is organised by Department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP). There are various schemes available under this and the person with innovative ideas, will be benefited by this scheme. This creates an employment opportunity for many job seekers. Start-up India is launched in the year 2016, and by 2025 unemployment rate will come down to half because this creates many job opportunities. And this will improve our economic growth of our country. Many small and new entrepreneurs will be benefitted by this. Soft bank which has a headquarters in Japan had invested 2 billion US dollars for this. Our primeminister has requested all banks to support for this scheme. All the states in India wereperforming well in supporting start-ups, southern states shown great performance than otherIn this paper various schemes under Star-up India and their performance in Indian economyhad been discussed.
Determination of antioxidant migration levels from polyethylene films into legumes
Authors: SUNGUR Şana , TUNUR Çetin
Published: March 2020

Polyethylene packaging is a widely used packaging material in a wide range of foods such as bread, pulses, and meat products. These materials, which are produced in the form of small granules, are produced with different techniques depending on their usage area. Methods such as extrusion, blow molding and molding are the most frequently used of these production forms. As a result of some studies, it has been determined that some additives used during the production and called as masterbatch have a contact with food and they pass through food and beverages in this way. In this study, polyethylene samples containing 1000 ppm and 3000 ppm of Irganox 1010 (pentaerythritoltetrakis(3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate) and Irganox 1076 (octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate) were prepared. Then, five different legume samples (rice, cracked wheat, corn, white beans, and chickpea) were sandwiched between two circular pieces of polyethylene films, with the contact layer facing the sample. Samples were stored at two different temperatures (4 ºC and 25 ºC) for 30 days. Migration quantities were determined using GC-MS and comparative evaluations were made. Migration amounts from polyethylene samples containing 1000 ppm Irganox 1010 at 4 °C are between 364-642 ppb, while migration amounts from polyethylene samples containing 1000 ppm Irganox 1010 are between 407 and 682 ppb. In these conditions, the highest migration was 682 ppb from 3000 ppm polyethylene to cracked wheat in 30 days, while the lowest migration was 364 ppb from 1000 ppm polyethylene to white beans in 10 days. Transitions from polyethylene samples containing 1000 ppm Irganox 1010 at 25 °C are in the range of 423 - 827 ppb, and the migration amounts from polyethylene samples of 3000 ppm are in the range of 512 - 848 ppb. In these conditions, the highest migration was 848 ppb from 3000 ppm polyethylene to cracked wheat in 30 days, while the lowest migration was 423 ppb from 1000 ppm polyethylene to white beans in 10 days.
Mısır fasulye karışık ekim sistemlerinde farklı ekim şekillerinin verim ve verim unsurları üzerine etkisi
Authors: TAKIL Engin , KAYAN Nihal , ALTAY Yasin
Published: March 2020

Araştırma 2016-2017 yıllarında Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi deneme tarlalarında karışık ekim sisteminde farklı sıra üzeri mesafelerde yetiştirilen mısır ve fasulye’de bazı verim ve verim ögelerini incelemek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Deneme tesadüf blokları deneme desenine göre üç tekerrürlü olarak kurulmuştur. Göynük-98 fasulye çeşidi ile SY Miami mısır çeşidinin materyal olarak kullanıldığı araştırmada; mısır için 20 ve 40 cm, fasulye için ise 10 ve 20 cm sıra üzeri mesafeler ile yalın mısır ve fasulye yanında alternatif olarak M-F-M-F, M-F-F-M ve F-M-M-F karışık ekimleri denenmiştir. Sonuç olarak; hem mısır hem de fasulye için önemli verim ögeleri bakımından seyrek ekimler daha iyi sonuç vermiş ancak tane verimi sık ekimlerde daha yüksek olmuştur. Ekim sistemleri bakımından ise mısır ve fasulye için önemli verim ögeleri karışık ekimlerde yüksek değerler gösterirken tane verimi yalın ekimlerde daha yüksek olmuştur. Mısırda M-F-F-M, fasulyede ise F-M-M-F karışık ekim sistemleri verim ögeleri bakımından en iyi sistemler olarak belirlenmiştir.
Elmada mavi küfe neden olan Penicillium expansum’a karşı borik asitin antifungal etkisi
Authors: YILDIRIM Elif , KARATOPRAK Kübra , ERPER İsmail , TÜRKKAN Muharrem
Published: March 2020

Bu çalışmada, borik asitin Penicillium expansum’a karşı etkinliği hem in vitro hem de in vivo koşullarda değerlendirilmiştir. In vitro’da, borik asitin %0.125 konsantrasyonu P. expansum’un misel gelişmesini, spor çimlenmesini ve çim tüpü uzunluğunu sırasıyla %68.88, %74.00 ve %85.50 oranında azaltmış, halbuki daha yüksek konsantrasyonlar (%0.25, %0.50, %1.00 ve %2.00)’ı ise tamamen engellemiştir. Ayrıca borik asitin yukarıda belirtilen ilk konsantrasyonu ve sonraki konsantrasyonlarının etkileri arasındaki fark istatistiksel olarak önemli bulunmuştur (P<0.05). Borik asitin EC50, minimum engelleyici konsantrasyon (MIC) ve minimum fungisidal konsantrasyon (MFC) değerleri sırasıyla, 0.09, %0.25 ve >%2 olarak belirlenmiştir. In vivo denemelerde, borik asitin %0.25 konsantrasyonu hariç, diğer tüm konsantrasyonlar (%0.50, %1.00 ve %2.00)’ı hem koruyucu hem de tedavi edici etki göstermişler ve bu konsantrasyonlar mavi küfün hastalık şiddetini patojen ile inokule edilmiş kontrole kıyasla önemli ölçüde azaltmıştır (P<0.05). Bununla birlikte, %2.00 borik asitin hem koruyucu hem de tedavi edici uygulamalarda patojene karşı en etkili konsantrasyon olduğu ve hastalık şiddetini sırasıyla %94.46 ve %91.41 oranında azalttığı gösterilmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, borik asitin elmalarda P. expansum'un neden olduğu mavi küf hastalığının mücadelesi için sentetik fungisitlere bir alternatif olarak kullanılabileceğini göstermektedir.
Sivas bölgesinde buğday üretiminde yakıt enerji verimliliğine etki eden faktörlerin araştırılması
Authors: KÜP Ferhat , TURGUD Abdullah
Published: March 2020

Tarımsal üretimde en büyük girdi enerjidir. Bundan dolayı enerji verimliliği tarımsal üretimde azami derecede dikkate alınması gereken bir konudur. Üretimde önemli bir girdi olan enerjinin verimli olarak minimum düzeyde kullanılması, çiftçilere daha az bir girdi sağlayıp üretimde elde edilen kârı artırmaktadır. Bu çalışma Sivas ilinde buğday üretiminde tüketilen yakıt enerjisine etki edebilecek etmenlerin belirlenmesi için 2017-2018 yılları arasında arazi koşullarında yapılmıştır. Tüketilen yakıt enerjisine etki eden etmenler olarak arazi eğimi, arazi toprak yapısı ve arazi taşlık değeri dikkate alınmıştır. Bu çalışmadaki amaç, tüketilen yakıt enerjisi ile buna etki eden etmenlerin karşılaştırılmasının yapılmasıdır. Araştırmanın sonucunda incelenen etmenlerin (arazi eğimi, toprak yapısı, taşlılık) %70 oranında yakıt enerjisini etkilediği görülmüştür. Bu etmenlerden arazinin eğimi, tüketilen enerji değişkenini %47 oranında etkilemiştir. Sonuç olarak arazi eğiminin azaltılması, toprak yapısının dengelenmesi, taşlılık değerinin azaltılması vb. yapılacak düzenlemelerle enerji verimliliğinin arttırılabileceği görülmüştür.
Pendidikan Akhlak Remaja Keluarga Muslim di Era Industri 4.0
Authors: Partono
Published: March 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of parents and strategies in improving moral education in adolescents in Muslim families in the industrial era 4.0. The focus of this research problem is on how the concept of the role and strategies of adolescent moral education carried out by Muslim families in the industrial era 4.0. This type of research is a qualitative research with a descriptive qualitative approach. The results showed that parents' understanding of adolescent moral education is still very lacking, parental understanding of Islamic religion is still minimal so that adolescent ahklaq education in Muslim households or families is very limited and the concept of family education for adolescents in moral education is to provide role models and provide knowledge of intolerance to individual teenagers at home.
Pemikiran Komputasi (Computational Thinking) dalam Pemecahan Masalah
Authors: Ansori Miksan
Published: March 2020

Computational thinking is a very necessary capability in the face of the rapid development of ICT and complex. Besides, the 4.0 industrial era also requires computerization in all areas. Nevertheless, there are still not many learning practices aimed at enhancing computational thinking skills for students. Even in Indonesia, the study of Computitatioan thinking is still very minimal. Using a library review, this article will discuss the computational thinking skills in problem-solving and examples of implementation in school learning.
Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Tansformational, Authentic, Authoritarian, Transactional terhadap Kinerja Guru Pesantren di Tangerang
Authors: Purwanto Agus , Asbari Masduki , Hari Hadi Agus
Published: March 2020

The purpose of the study was to analyze the influence of leadership style transformational, transactional, authentic and authoritarian to the performance of teachers in a Pesantren Aliyah in Tangerang Central Java. Respondents to the study were 70 teachers and data collection methods by distributing electronic questionnaires to respondents. Data analysis in this study uses SEM (Structural Equation Model) of LISREL program version 8.70. The results of the analysis and processing of research data show that the leadership style of transactional and authority positively and significantly influence the teacher's performance while the transformational and authentic leadership style is not a significant impact on teacher performance
Tradisi pendidikan iman anak dalam perjanjian lama
Authors: dandan Rofina
Published: March 2020

Pada zaman perjanjian lama, pembinaan rohani anak itu dilakukan sepenuhnya oleh orang tua. Dalam Ulangan 6:4-7 demikian “Dengarlah hai orang Israel: Tuhan itu Allah kita, Tuhan itu Esa! Kasihanilah Tuhan Allahmu, dengan segenap hatimu dan dengan segenap jiwamu dan dengan segenap kekuatanmu. Apa yang kuperintahkan kepadamu pada hari ini haruslah engkau perhatikan, haruslah engkau mengajarkannya berulang-ulang kepada anak-anakmu dan membicarakannya apabila engkau duduk di rumahmu, apabila engkau sedang dalam perjalanan, apabila engkau berbaring dan apabila engkau bangun”. Pada zaman pembuangan ke Babilonia, orang tua wajib mengirimkan anak-anaknya yang berusia di bawah lima tahun ke sinagoga untuk dididik oleh guru-guru sukarelawan yang mahir dalam kitab Taurat. Anak-anak dikelompokkan dengan jumlah maksimum 25 orang dan dibimbing untuk aktif berpikir dan bertanya, sedangkan guru menjadi fasilitator yang selalu siap sedia menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan mereka. Ketika orang-orang yahudi yang dibuang di Babilonia diizinkan pulang ke Palestina, mereka meneruskan tradisi membuka tempat ibadah sinagoge ini di Palestina sampai masa perjanjian baru. Tradisi mendidik anak-anak secara ketat harus berlangsung sampai pada masa rasul-rasul. Dalam hal membina rohani anak-anak, alkitab perjanjian lama mengajarkan kepada kita untuk mendidik anak-anak khususnya bagi orang tua, agar terus membina anak-anaknya dalam pertumbuhan iman mereka. Setelah itu, baru dari komunitas atau lingkungan dari luar.
Implementasi Guru Sekolah Minggu Dalam Meningkatkan Moral Anak kelas besar (9-11 tahun) Di Jemaat Tallung Penanian
Authors: Natalia
Published: March 2020

Sekolah minggu adalah kegiatan bersekolah yang di adakan pada hari minggu. Guru sekolah minggu adalah perpanjangan tangan majelis jemaat dalam pembinaan terhadap anak-anak. Seorang guru sekolah minggu sangat penting di dalam gereja karena mengenai pendidikan rohani terhadap anak sehingga mereka dapat juga menerapkan dengan baik bagaimana untuk menjadi anak-anak Tuhan yang baik. Disini saya menggunakan metode penelitian yang kualitatif sehingga saya melakukan pengamatan di gereja yang saya tempati sendiri melibatan diri sebagai salah satu guru sekolah minggu.
IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN DALAM ULANGAN 6:1-9 KEPADA ANAK SEKOLAH MINGGU KELAS BESAR DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE ROLE PLAY
Authors: Donnalo Reni Sandy
Published: March 2020

Pendidikan merupakan wadah dimana anak-anak dibina ataupun dibimbing untuk menjadi anak yang akan memiliki makna di kemudian hari. Sehingga orang tua bahkan para pendidik perlu membimbing anak-anak dengan penuh kesabaran, agar anak tersebut merasa bahwa dia mampu melakukan sesuatu yang diharapkan. Maka pendidikan dalam Perjanjian Lama yang terdapat pada kitab Ulangan 6:1-9 perlu diterapkan kepada anak-anak. Disini mengajarkan anak-anak untuk senantiasa patuh pada Firman Tuhan dan selalu berpegang pada Taurat Tuhan. Secara kreatif para pendidik menerapkan pengajaran di kitab ulangan 6:1-9 ini dengan menggunakan metode role play agar anak cepat mengerti dan menangkap maksud dari pengajaran tersebut.
Meningkatkan spiritualitas Remaja melalui saat teduh dan pelayanan
Authors: Esriani
Published: March 2020

Ada Istilah yaitu “adolesensia” yang berarti remaja dengan artiaan yang luas meliputi semua perubahan. Remaja merupakan masa peralihan antara masa anak dan masa dewasa yakni 12 tahun sampai 21 tahun. Dalam artian bahwa melalui ini masa peralihan sampai tercapainya masa dewasa. Melalui masa ini ada banyak perubahan-perubahan yang timbul yaitu berkaitan dengan beberapa tanda-tanda berkaitan dengan kedewasaan fisik yakni pada umur 11 tahun atau mungkin dalam 12 tahun. Dan untuk persiapan memasuki masa dewasa meliputi perubahan-perubahan fisik, perubahan hubungan sosial, bertambanya kemampuan dan keterampilan, pembentukan identitas tapi ini memiliki waktu yang mungkin cukup lama yaitu kira-kira dalam waktu 9 tahun. Memalui ini sangat penting pembimbingan bagi remaja dalam meningkatkan spritualitasnya yaitu melibatkan diri dalam pelayanan bahkan menberi waktu untuk bersaat teduh. Karena melihat realita masih banyak sekali remaja khususnya bagi gereja yang kadangkala tidak mau melibatkan diri dalam kehidupan gereja dan masyarakat, bahkan mereka tidak mau mengambil tanggung jawab sebagai orang yang dewasa walaaupun umur sudah dapat digolongkan “dewasa”.
“PENGARUH SAAT TEDUH TERHADAP MAHA SISWA TEOLOGI DI IAKN TORAJA”
Authors: Datu Rahel Liku
Published: March 2020

Penulisan karya tulis ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada para pembaca untuk lebih memahami arti dari saat teduh. Adapun yang menjadi latar belakang penulisan ini adalah karena jika di perhatikan bahwa di anatar mahasiswa khususnya teologi yang tidak sama sekali melakukan saat teduh, tidak mengerti apa arti dari saat teduh itu, dan apa tujuan dari saat teduh itu. Padahal Saat teduh itu sangatlah penting bagi kita, di mana kita memberikan waktu khusus kita kepada Tuhan, kita dapat mengambil saat-saat dimana kita lebih mendekatkan diri dengan Tuhan, memprioritaskan Tuhan dalam diri kita, sebelum melakukan aktifitas kita, kita terlebih dahulu menyerahkannya lewat saat teduh kita, kita memabaca bahkan merenungkan firman Tuhan. Oleh karena-nya saat teduh sangatlah penting bagi kita untuk kita lakukan agar kita lebih dekat dengan Tuhan.
Implementasi Gaya Hidup Kristen Menurut 1 Korintus 10:32-33 Terhadap Mahasiswa Teologi Institut Agama Kristen Negeri
Authors: Sanggaria Olvin
Published: March 2020

Abstrak- Manusia dan gaya hidup memiliki hubungan yang begitu unik. Manusia yang menciptakan gaya hidup namun setelah gaya hidup itu telah terbentuk maka gaya hiduplah yang selalu mengatur serta membentuk manusia. Gaya hidup manusia sekarang hanya memperhatikan penampilannya saja dengan menggunakan barang-barang produk kapitalis. Sehingga dalam memenuhi gaya hidup itu, manusia berusaha sekuat mungkin untuk mencari uang agar gaya hidupnya dapat terpenuhi, dengan mengonsumsi barang-barang produk kapitalis, dan disaat itu pula mereka melupakan nilai-nilai keadilan, kepedulian, dan kemanusiaan. Lalu digantikan oleh sikap konsumenisme dan egoisme. Padahal dalam 1 Korintus 10:32-33 dengan jelas menyatakan bahwa gaya hidup seorang pengikut Kristus harus menjadi berkat. Adapun metode yang digunakan oleh penulis dalam membuat paper ini adalah metode kualitatif. Sebagai mahasiswa teologi, dia harus menjadi teladan bagi banyak orang, agar orang-orang disekitarannya dapat terberkati. Maka dari itu penulis membuat paper ini agar mahasiswa Teologi IAKN Toraja agar hidup dengan menggunakan gaya hidup yang dapat menjadi berkat bagi orang lain.
TUHAN DAN KETUHANAN DALAM AJARAN BUDDHA MENURUT PEMAHAMAN MAHASISWA STABN SRIWIJAYA SEMESTER GENAP 2018/2019
Authors: Aman Anwar
Published: March 2020

Permasalahan penelitian ini adalah berkenaan dengan pemahaman tentang Tuhan dan Ketuhanan mahasiswa semester genap tahun akademik 2018 /2019 Sekolah Tinggi Agama Buddha Sriwijaya. Tujuan penelitian untuk mendeskripsikan pemahaman mahasiswa STABN Sriwijaya terhadap arti dan makna Tuhan dan Ketuhanan agama Buddha. Penelitian juga bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengetahuan mahasiswa terhadap arti dan makna Tuhan dan Ketuhanan dalam agama Buddha sesuai dengan aliran/mazab keagamaan Buddha masing masing dan informasi lainnya yang terkait, bukan untuk mengukur sejauh mana pemahamannya mahasiswa.Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif, dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa STABN Sriwijaya Tangerang Banten yang berjumlah 78 orang. Objek penelitian adalah pemahaman mahasiswa STABN Sriwijaya terhadap arti dan makna Tuhan dan Ketuhanan agama Buddha. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian populasi. Pengumpulan datadengan teknik non tes menggunakan kuesioner/angket. Lokasi penelitian yaitu Sekolah Tinggi Agama Buddha Negeri Sriwijaya Tangerang Banten, menggunakan empat klasifikasi berdasarkan skala Likert.Teknik analisis data dengan teknik statistik deskriptif menggunakan nilai rata-rata (mean) dan standar deviasi.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman mahasiswa STABN Sriwijaya terhadap arti dan makna Tuhan dan Ketuhanan dalam agama Buddha sebesar 64,13%. Interpretasi yang didapat dengan mencari interval skor persen berdasarkan skala likert menyatakan 64,13%termasuk dalam kategori tinggi(adaftasi dari rumus Healey). Pemahaman mahasiswa perdimensi kelompok pengetahuan umum dan aliran/mazab, masing masing, yakni pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap terhadap arti dan makna Tuhan dan Ketuhanan berdasarkan dimensi 02 sebesar 56,79% dalam kategori tinggi, Interpretasi berdasarkan skala likert menyatakan 56,79%termasuk dalam kategori tinggi. Pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap terhadap arti dan makna Tuhan dan Ketuhanan berdasarkan dimensi 03 sebesar 70,43% dalam kategori tinggi, Interpretasi berdasarkan skala likert menyatakan 70,43%termasuk dalam kategori tinggi. Pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap terhadap arti dan makna Tuhan dan Ketuhanan berdasarkan dimensi 04 sebesar 69,20% dalam kategori tinggi, Interpretasi berdasarkan skala likert menyatakan 69,20%termasuk dalam kategori tinggi. Pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap terhadap arti dan makna Tuhan dan Ketuhanan berdasarkan dimensi 05 sebesar 58,08% dalam kategori tinggi, Interpretasi berdasarkan skala likert menyatakan58,08%termasuk dalam kategori tinggi.Pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap terhadap arti dan makna Tuhan dan Ketuhanan berdasarkan dimensi 06 sebesar 65,08% dalam kategori tinggi, Interpretasi berdasarkan skala likert menyatakan 65,08%termasuk dalam kategori tinggi
Understanding the Costs and Benefits of Politics among Adolescents within a Sociocultural Context
Authors: Oosterhoff Benjamin
Published: March 2020

Politics entails personal costs and benefits which may differ for youth from different sociocultural backgrounds. The at-stake hypothesis proposes that politically marginalized youth experience greater costs (e.g., stress, conflict) and benefits (e.g., empowerment) related to politics, whereas the at-risk hypothesis proposes that politically marginalized youth experience greater costs but lower benefits. In Study 1, we examined the factor structure of a new political costs and benefits measure among youth (N=1,056, Mage=15.91 years), and tested mental health and demographic correlates. Consistent with the at-stake hypothesis, marginalized youth experienced greater political costs and benefits than non-marginalized youth, although findings were nuanced. In Study 2, a sub-sample of participants (N=191, Mage=16.05 years) were recontacted from Study 1 to provide written explanations for why specific findings emerged. Adolescents’ reasons indicated that laws and policies disproportionately affect youth from marginalized populations, thus producing both negative and positive political experiences.
Alice in Wonderland: The effects of body size and movement on children’s size perception and body representation in virtual reality
Authors: Keenaghan Samantha , Polaskova Marie , Thurlbeck Simon , Kentridge Robert W. , Cowie Dorothy
Published: March 2020

In adults, illusory embodiment of a virtual avatar can be induced using synchronous visuomotor cues. Further, embodying different-sized avatars influences adults’ perception of their environment’s size. This study (N=92) investigated whether children are also susceptible to such embodiment and size illusions. Adults and 5-year-olds viewed a first-person perspective of different-sized avatars, moving either synchronously or asynchronously with themselves. Participants rated their feelings of embodiment over the avatar, as well as estimating the sizes of their environment and body. Unlike adults, children embodied the avatar regardless of visuomotor synchrony. Both adults and children embodied different-sized avatars, affecting their perception of the size of their environment. These findings have important implications for our understanding of children’s bodily awareness and size perception.
New perspectives on the neurobiology of PTSD: High-resolution imaging of neural circuit (dys)function with magnetoencephalography
Authors: Dunkley Benjamin T. , Jetly Rakesh , Pang Elizabeth W. , Taylor Margot J.
Published: March 2020

Introduction: Combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is increasingly conceptualized in psychiatry as a disorder of dysfunctional neural circuits. Advances in neuroimaging have enabled the study of those networks non-invasively. PTSD is currently assessed using subjective self-reporting to inform crucial decisions, such as fitness to deploy, but objective markers would aid in diagnosis and return-to-deployment decisions. Methods: Magnetoencephalography (MEG) allows investigation of neural circuit function via imaging of brain waves (known as neural oscillations) that index information processing in the brain and would prove a reliable, objective, biomarker. These measures of brain function establish how regions communicate to form brain circuits that support thinking and behaviour. Results: Studies into intrinsic brain function, both during rest and when engaged in a task designed to tap into cognitive dysfunction, have found these neurobiological mechanisms are disrupted in PTSD and are a reliable objective marker of illness. We now know that these alterations in brain function are directly related to core symptoms of PTSD and comorbid cognitive-behavioural challenges. Discussion: Continued characterization of neural function using MEG and related methods will advance understanding of the neurobiology underlying PTSD; allow for the identification of biomarkers that, coupled with machine learning, will aid in diagnoses; provide individualized therapeutic targets for neurostimulation; predict treatment outcomes; and track disorder remission in military personnel and Veterans who are disproportionately affected by this devastating illness.
Regulating posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms with neurofeedback: Regaining control of the mind
Authors: Nicholson Andrew A. , Ros Tomas , Jetly Rakesh , Lanius Ruth A.
Published: March 2020

Neurofeedback is emerging as a psychophysiological treatment where self-regulation is achieved through online feedback of neural states. Novel personalized medicine approaches are particularly important for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as symptom presentation of the disorder, as well as responses to treatment, are highly heterogeneous. Learning to achieve control of specific neural substrates through neurofeedback has been shown to display therapeutic evidence in patients with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. This article outlines the neural mechanisms underlying neurofeedback and examines converging evidence for the efficacy of neurofeedback as an adjunctive treatment for PTSD via both electroencephalography (EEG) and real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) modalities. Further, implications for the treatment of PTSD via neurofeedback in the military member and Veteran population is examined.
Using VR-based interventions, wearable technology, and text mining to improve military and Veteran mental health
Authors: Vermetten Eric , Tielman Myrthe L. , van Dort Ewout , Binsch Olaf , Li Xueliang , Rozendaal Marco C. , Veldkamp Bernard , Wynn Gary , Jetly Rakesh
Published: March 2020

Introduction: Virtual reality (VR)-based interventions, wearable technology and text mining hold promising potential for advancing the way in which military and Veteran mental health conditions are diagnosed and treated. They have the ability to improve treatment protocol adherence, assist in the detection of mental health conditions, enhance resilience and increase a patient’s motivation to continue therapy. Methods: This article explores five cutting-edge research projects designed to leverage VR-based interventions, wearable technology, and text mining to improve military and Veteran mental health. A computer-animated virtual agent provides online coaching for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients in their own homes to enhance treatment compliance. A head-mounted display safely immerses PTSD patients in a virtual world to relive past experiences and associate them with new meanings. Gaming and simulation technology are tested as a way to improve resilience and performance in military members in deployment-related scenarios. Guidelines are developed for the creation of wearable assistive technology for military members and Veterans. Text mining is explored as a way to assist in the detection of PTSD. Results: VR-based therapy, gaming and simulation, wearable assistive and sensory technology, and text mining hold promise for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating military mental health conditions. Discussion: The five research projects presented have made promising contributions to the field of military and Veteran mental health, either by advancing diagnostic trajectories, contributing to therapy or enhancing the process by developing new approaches to delivering preventive or curative care.
Leveraging technology to improve military mental health: Novel uses of smartphone apps
Authors: Vermetten Eric , Granek Josh , Boland Hamid , Berge Erik ten , Binsch Olaf , Carmi Lior , Zohar Joseph , Wynn Gary , Jetly Rakesh
Published: March 2020

Introduction: Smartphones have made promising contributions to the field of military mental health by providing novel app-based approaches to enhance training and deployment, data collection, and creating social domains for participants to share information and perform research. Methods: This article reviews four applications designed specifically for military members and Veterans that increase mental health literacy, overcome barriers to care, and enhance well-being and performance. Results: The Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) app is an on-the-go training tool based on cognitive behavioural theory (CBT). Unit Victor connects Veterans in a secure chat environment and provides information on available supports. UrMMIND is a pre-deployment tool designed to reinforce healthy behaviours and teach coping techniques. iFeel passively collects and analyses individual smartphone data to detect early signs of depression. Discussion: Mobile apps are playing an ever-increasing role within health care and, when designed and integrated correctly, can yield many benefits. While security and privacy need to be carefully weighed and addressed, they hold the potential to empower the end user in a range of novel ways that were not possible before.