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Saudi EFL Learners’ Speaking Skills: Status, Challenges, and Solutions
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Al-Hassaani Abdulbari Mahboob Ahmed
Published: July 2022

This study focused on Saudi female English as a foreign language (EFL) learners, second-year level, English Department, College of Arts, Bisha University. Most the learners are exposed to the English language at a late stage, which is one of the challenges they encounter. The main objective of this study was to identify the main challenges faced by the Saudi female EFL learners in English-speaking skills. Main question of this research was what are the Saudi EFL learners’ main challenges in English-speaking skills in and outside the classroom? The significance of this study was to get a benefit both learners and teachers. This study contributed to finding solutions to the challenges encounter the Saudi English as a foreign language (EFL) learners in the English-speaking skills. This study used only one of the academic research methods, which was the students’ questionnaire. The study concluded that the Saudi English as a foreign language (EFL) learners need enough time to practice English-speaking skills in the classroom and they should be motivated to speak English with anyone in and outside the classroom. The syllabus and teaching materials of the English-speaking skills courses need development to match the needs of the learners in their daily lives and to meet the demands of the labor market. The recommendations and solutions would help to tackle the current status and challenges in learning English-speaking skills.
Socio-economic Effects of Organic Certification of Nepalese Orthodox Tea
Authors: Mishra P. , Kattel R. R.
Published: July 2022

Organic certified orthodox tea production has high potential of improving agrarian livelihoods, environmental sustainability, and export markets. There has been limited study on economic benefits and social impact of certified orthodox tea production. This study was conducted to identify such impacts in Ilam district of Nepal. Primary data were collected through a pre-tested semi-structural interview schedule by using Kobo Toolbox, Direct Observation, Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant, and secondary data from journals, articles, bulletin, and reports from different organizations. Data were analyzed using economic, and social-related variables in a multiple regression model to identify whether the organic certification contributed to higher household income. The study revealed that price premium received by farmers for organic certified orthodox tea was almost 1.7 times of that received for organic non-certified orthodox tea. Despite higher price available, B/C ratio in case of organic certified growers is not significantly different from that of non-certified orthodox tea growers due to extra labor input and lower yield in certified production. Certified orthodox tea growers have a guaranteed market to sell their products to contracted tea processing factories. Moreover, non-certified growers were also facing problems in credit access and due to low product marketability and selling price as well as insect pests and diseases. Hence, policy focuses on promoting organic certification and increasing yield in organic certified orthodox tea plantations are appreciative.
Farmers’ Knowledge on Insect Pests of Citrus (Citrus reticulata) and their Management in Gulmi District of Nepal
Authors: Chhetri S. , Bhatta S. , Kafle N. , Dahal B. , Subedi P. S.
Published: July 2022

A study was carried out to assess farmers’ knowledge on insect pests of citrus and Integrated Pest management in citrus zone, Gulmi district. Survey sample size of 105 was taken from Dhurkot Rural Municipality, Chatrakot Rural Municipality and Resunga Municipality of the Gulmi district. Respondents were selected using simple random sampling technique and interviewed. The primary data were collected using pretested questionnaire. The knowledge on citrus insect pest is significantly associated positively with total citrus cultivation area (p=0.1%). The average years of engagement of 23.3 years and average mandarin cultivation area of 0.35 ha gives insight to great potentiality of farmers adopting integrated pest management. The result shows insect’s severity as one of the major problems with major insect pest of citrus as fruitfly, green stink bugs, white grubs, leaf miner, aphid and rent ants. Although (74.3 %) of the total respondents were found to have knowledge about term “IPM technology”, only (35.2%) practiced IPM practices till date. The positive attitude and perception of citrus growers towards IPM technology in the study area depicts great scope for profitable citrus production on a sustainable basis.
Assessment and Management of Tomato Diseases under Plastic House Conditions in Lamjung
Authors: Neupane S. K. , K.C. G. B. , Shrestha S. M. , Neupane A. C.
Published: July 2022

An experiment was conducted under plastic houses at three farmers’ field, each farmer as a replication, in Tarku and Banhjakhet VDCs in Lamjung district during July to December 2010, to identify and manage major fungal diseases of tomato (variety Srijana) using chemicals and bio-pesticides. The treatments Bio-cure-F (Trichoderma viride, bio-fungicide), carbendazim (Bavistin, systemic fungicide) and Dithane M-45 (Mancozeb, contact fungicide) were applied as foliar spray. Control plot was maintained without application of any treatment. Mainly four fungal diseases, early blight (Alternaria solani), late blight (Phytophthora infestans), powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica) and septoria leaf spot (Septoria lycopersici) were recorded. Dithane M-45 appeared the best to control early blight, late blight and septoria leaf spot, followed by Bavistin and Bio-cure-F over control. Bavistin performed the best to control powdery mildew, followed by Dithane M-45 and Bio-cure F over control. Severity of fungal diseases appeared high on tomato in plastic house. Based on type of disease, Dithane M-45 or Bavistin is suggested to spray for the management.
Transitioning into Tourism: Becoming a Trekking Guide
Authors: Hillman Wendy
Published: July 2022

Primary focus of this study centres around trekking guides’ perceptions and awareness on their chosen field of work. Attention is paid on highlighting their plight as well. Twenty-five Nepali trekking guides from Gorkha were interviewed at their place of work in Kathmandu to ascertain why they decided to enter into the trekking industry as a trekking guide. Reasons for becoming a trekking guide were explored using in depth interviewing techniques and a Grounded Theory approach to collect the data. The trekking guides transitioned into their career through travelling to Kathmandu in order to continue their education. They needed to support themselves by seeking out other employment opportunities. The livelihood of trekking guide provided this prospect for them. Qualifications in topography, antiquity, society, wildlife, trekking routes, high altitude sickness and emergency treatment, structural design, archaeology and religious belief in Nepal were all cited by the participants as being part of a qualification set required to work as a trekking guide. Many of the participants also spoke about risk in their employment. Risk to themselves and to the trekkers they guide were important themes to emerge from the research. Social welfare and financial aid policy and legislation for the families left behind to continue alone after trekking guide death would be one way forward for this revered and necessary group of Nepali workers to be recognized for the important work they do for their nation.
PENERAPAN SISTEM INFORMASI ABSENSI KARYAWAN PADA CV. BINTANG BANGUN PERSADA BEKASI
Authors: Yani Achmad , Rosyida Susy
Published: July 2022

CV. Bintang Bangun Persada Bekasi merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang pembangunan proyek dan perawatan proyek-proyek. Sistem absensi karyawan yang ada pada CV. Bintang Bangun Persada Bekasi ini masih dilakukan secara manual, dimulai dari absensi jam masuk karyawan, absensi jam pulang karyawan sampai dengan pembuatan laporan kehadiran karyawan. Sehingga pada saat proses pencatatan kemungkinan bisa terjadi kesalahan, atau bisa jadi laporan yang dibuat kurang akurat dan keterlambatan dalam pencarian data-data yang dibutuhkan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode waterfall. Sistem informasi absensi  karyawan ini merupakan sistem berbasis web. Dengan menggunakan aplikasi ini, sistem informasi absensi akan lebih baik dari sistem manual sehingga dapat berjalan dengan lebih efektif dan efisien serta sistem juga akan lebih kondusif dan meningkat jika dibandingkan dengan sistem yang ada terlebih dulu. Selain itu, solusi yang terbaik menggunakan sistem terkomputerisasi yang dapat memecahkan permasalahan-permasalahan yang ada pada perusahaan ini, untuk mencapai suatu kegiatan yang menunjang aktifitas pada perusahaan.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI TRACER STUDI FORMULIR 2021 BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Hasan Fuad Nur , Nurlelah Elah
Published: July 2022

STKIP PGRI Jombang merupakan salah satu perguruan tinggi terbesar di Jombang, Saat ini STKIP PGRI Jombang telah melakukan tracer study dengan menggunakan sistem online yaitu dengan cara pengisian formulir kuesioner melalui Google Form. Salah satu kekurangan menggunakan google form adalah ketika alumni salah pengisian dan otomatis harus melakukan pengisian ulang yang mengakibatkan informasi menjadi menumpuk, kendala lain yang di alami oleh STKIP PGRI Jombang yaitu respon yang kurang dari responden dalam hal ini yaitu alumni dan stakeholder serta tidak validnya email yang disertakan sehingga menghasilkan informasi umpan balik yang kurang efektif. Hal ini tentunya menyulitkan tim tracer studi dan membutuhkan waktu yang lama dalam proses pelacakan alumni. Dengan melihat kebutuhan tersebut, penulis merancang sebuah sistem informasi tracer studi yang akan membantu dalam proses pengumpulan informasi terkait alumni. Metode penelitian yang digunakan oleh penulis yaitu waterfall, bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan PHP dengan framework Codeiginiter 4. Rancangan basis data yang digunakan penulis yaitu Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD). Pada bagian materi konseptual design program penulis menggunakan Unifield Modelling Language (UML) diantaranya yaitu Use Case Diagram dan Class Diagram. Tujuan dibuatnya sistem informasi tracer studi ini yaitu untuk memudahkan tim tracer dalam pendataan dan proses pencarian lulusan atau alumni­. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu memudahkan alumni maupun stakeholder dalam pengisian kuesioner sehingga tim tracer mendapatkan hasil umpan balik yang valid dan pembuatan laporan menjadi lebih mudah.
Tongue Bite Injury Resulting from Intra-operative Neuromonitoring during Posterior Scoliosis Corrective Surgery Not an Uncommon Complication: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Sim Lim Han , Sim Lim Han , Shan Khoh Phaik , Kwan Chan Sook , Bahrin Zairul Anuar B Kamarul
Published: July 2022

Tongue bite injuries (TBI) resulting from the use of intra-operative neuromonitoring (IONM) during spinal surgeries are not as uncommon a complication as previously thought, especially when using transcranial motor evoked potential (TcMEP). The incidence of bite injuries ranged from 0.14% to 0.63%, with TBI occurring four times more frequently than lip injuries, and of these, 0.15% of tongue lacerations required surgical repair. Through our literature search, we discovered that these injuries have never been reported in Malaysia; additionally, this is the first incidence encountered by our team. We are reporting a 20-year-old male who sustained a TBI during posterior scoliosis corrective surgery while using TcMEP. We report on its management and reviewed literatures to explain the causes and the recommendations for the prevention of this injury. In conclusion, TBI is an unpleasant complication in spinal surgery related to the use of IONM. Safety precautions need to be taken during surgical preparation, and we propose using two to three soft bite blocks (SBB) to aid in reducing the rate of this complication.
Kognitivno intervjuiranje kao metoda predtestiranja upitničkih mjera
Authors: Vukelić Nena
Published: July 2022

Kognitivno intervjuiranje jedna je od metoda predtestiranja koja se koristi za identifikaciju potencijalnih problema mjernih instrumenata proučavanjem kognitivnih procesa ispitanika u situaciji njihova rješavanja. Postupak kognitivnoga intervjuiranja najčešće se sastoji od niza sukcesivnih krugova intervjua prilikom kojih se primjenjuju i (posljedično) adaptiraju svi aspekti upitničke mjere. U znanstvenoj literaturi izostaje sustavan pregled, kao i konsenzus o specifičnostima dizajna i adekvatne prakse kognitivnoga intervjuiranja. Stoga je u radu ponuđen prikaz metode kognitivnoga intervjuiranja te su identificirana otvorena pitanja koja imaju potencijal generiranja novih istraživačkih ideja koje bi unaprijedile metodu kognitivnoga intervjuiranja. Pregled literature upućuje na određene konceptualne probleme pri definiranju te metode, ali i na plodna područja za daljnja istraživanja kognitivnoga intervjuiranja.
Comparison of FIR Window Filter Variation Results on Pink Noise Audio
Authors: Christopher John , Shabrina Nabila Husna , Cornelia Cindy , Zakhary Yoel
Published: July 2022

IIR and FIR filters are the most used digital signal filters. The application of each filter type depends on the needs of the user. IIR filters are generally used for applications with limited memory. In comparison, FIR filters are usually used for applications where the linear phase is essential. In this study, the implementation of FIR filters on pink noise audio samples was observed. Various FIR window method filters such as rectangular, hamming, hanning, and Blackman will be compared. Each type of filter will have a different filter order due to computing the frequency cut-off point for each filter. The comparisons were made by observing the gain response, the time domain signal, the frequency response, and the phase response. The results indicated that the Hanning window method is a better filter because it produces low delay and good attenuation. Things to be considered in designing FIR filters are fluctuations in frequency response and phase shift. Alterations on cut-off points on the filters and delay usage can be deployed for some improvement
A Military Order as a Source of Information about Requisitions on Polish Soil in 1919–1920
Authors: Konarski Marcin
Published: July 2022

The article analyses issues related to the civic duty to bear the burdens for the defence of the State. These burdens have a centuries-long tradition and in the period discussed by the author they were also often used by the Polish Army through forced requisitions, which, however, were often of an illegal nature and even took the form of looting and plundering, i.e. criminal acts. Numerous military abuses by the army in the course of requisitioning became the subject of interest of the Supreme Command, including in particular the Minister of Military Affairs. By giving the relevant orders to military units, he tried to put an end to this illegal practice of requisitioning abuses, often referring to the dignity of a Polish soldier’s uniform and forcing the commanders of units to apply absolute discipline and punishment for these abuses during requisitioning operations. The author discusses requisitioning activities through the prism of the analysis of requisitioning legislation and the attitude of the supreme military authorities to these activities in the light of the content of the orders sent by the Minister of Military Affairs to military units subordinate to him.
The European Union’s Sovereignty of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Authors: Wilk-Ilewicz Agnieszka
Published: July 2022

When assessing the regulatory activities of the European Union, it can of course be pointed out that the entire legislative process is running too slowly. However, I have the impression that the proposals for “controlling” AI may finally be successful. Without the implementation of a holistic solution, in which the framework of conduct / ethical rules will be imposed on the creators and the validation of AI systems by the state will be introduced, one cannot speak of any sovereignty. It seems that only such a duopoly can lead to the use of brilliant AI solutions, minimizing the risks associated with it. However, without strong state organs, this process will not be adequately secured. This article proves that sovereignty over AI seems to be a sine qua non condition for us to be safe in the understanding of dominating processes.
The Impact of Legal Self-Reliance of Municipalities on the Decentralisation of Public Authority in Poland
Authors: Daniluk Agnieszka
Published: July 2022

The literature emphasizes that decentralization signifies self-reliance. Several conditions must be fulfilled to speak of decentralization. They include: equipping of bodies with their own competencies, absence of hierarchic subordination, financial self-reliance (a decentralized body has own sources of income and independently decides how to spend its financial resources). Self-reliance in disposal of property and organizational (statutory) self-reliance are also noteworthy.
Identification of urinary biomarkers of colorectal cancer: Towards the development of a colorectal screening test in limited resource settings
Authors: Zhang Lun , Zheng Jiamin , Ismond Kathleen P. , MacKay Scott , LeVatte Marcia , Constable Jeremy , Isaac Alatise Olusegun , Peter Kingham T. , Wishart David S.
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND: African colorectal cancer (CRC) rates are rising rapidly. A low-cost CRC screening approach is needed to identify CRC from non-CRC patients who should be sent for colonoscopy (a scarcity in Africa). OBJECTIVE: To identify urinary metabolite biomarkers that, combined with easy-to-measure clinical variables, would identify patients that should be further screened for CRC by colonoscopy. Ideal metabolites would be water-soluble and easily translated into a sensitive, low-cost point-of-care (POC) test. METHODS: Liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was used to quantify 142 metabolites in spot urine samples from 514 Nigerian CRC patients and healthy controls. Metabolite concentration data and clinical characteristics were used to determine optimal sets of biomarkers for identifying CRC from non-CRC subjects. RESULTS: Our statistical analysis identified N1, N12-diacetylspermine, hippurate, p-hydroxyhippurate, and glutamate as the best metabolites to discriminate CRC patients via POC screening. Logistic regression modeling using these metabolites plus clinical data achieved an area under the receiver-operator characteristic (AUCs) curves of 89.2% for the discovery set, and 89.7% for a separate validation set. CONCLUSIONS: Effective urinary biomarkers for CRC screening do exist. These results could be transferred into a simple, POC urinary test for screening CRC patients in Africa.
A Review on Turkey’s Renewable Energy Potential and its Usage Problems
Authors: Tutar Hasan , Atas Mehmet
Published: July 2022

The need for energy resources in the world continues to increase day by day. Energy demand will increase in the coming years in parallel with population growth, industrialization and technological developments, especially in developing countries. The fact that fossil energy sources cause environmental problems, their reserves will be depleted shortly, dependence on source countries causes various political and economic problems, and price instability increases the interest in renewable energy sources. Especially in developed countries, renewable energy sources such as hydraulic, wind, geothermal, solar, biomass, wave, hydrogen etc. Energy sources are used in various ways, especially electricity production. As a developing country, Turkey's need for energy resources increases day by day in parallel with its increasing population and growing economy. Turkey, which is approximately 75% foreign-dependent in terms of its current energy structure, seems to be a necessity rather than a choice to reduce this dependency on renewable energy sources. In this study, Turkey's current renewable energy potential has been revealed, and various suggestions have been made by analyzing the renewable energy potential.
Evaluation of Energy Alternatives through FAHP for the Energization of Colombian Insular Areas
Authors: Moreno Rocha Christian Manuel , Domingue Esnaider D. Florian , Castillo Daniel A. Diaz , Vargas Kevin Logreira , Guzman Andres Alfredo Medina
Published: July 2022

In this study, the methodology of the Analytical Hierarchy Process with fuzzy logic (FAHP) is implemented to provide decision criteria in the selection, planning and development of electric power generation projects from renewable energy sources in the insular regions of Colombia. In this study, six renewable energy sources were considered, biomass combustion, anaerobic digestion of biomass, biogas landfills, waste incineration, photovoltaic energy and hydrogen-generated energy, due to their energy potential in insular areas and not interconnected with the national electricity system. To determine the order of priority in the development of energy conversion technologies, a questionnaire was drawn up and sent to a group of experts. Given the need to generate electricity in a sustainable way, the information was analyzed under four main criteria: technical, environmental, social and economic. Sixteen additional subcriteria were selected based on a literature review. In general, the economic criterion is the most relevant in the area due to the high investment and operating costs of electricity generation. The social criterion highlights the opportunity to create new jobs very important for the study area, while the environmental criterion highlights the component of renewable energy substitution and environmental care, a key aspect in the diversification of the energy matrix, which is part of the country's political agenda. Regarding the technological component, self-consumption photovoltaic energy seems the most favorable due to its low environmental impact and the considerable price reduction experienced by the solar panel market in recent years.
Environmental Sustainability: To Enhance Organizational Awareness towards Green Environmental Concern
Authors: Ramli Yanto , Imaningsih Erna Sofriana , Shiratina Aldina , Rajak Adnan , Ali Anees Janee
Published: July 2022

The crude oil waste such as POME is huge destruction to the surrounding community and causes greater harm unleashing several skin issues, toxic infections, and digestion disorders. The issue attracts the attention of scholars; hence, the present study attempts to build an understanding of organizational awareness and how it could solve the stated issue and turn into useful elements such as potential green resources. For this, the study used green environment, innovation management, and environmental concern as an independent variable, orgazanitional awareness as a dependent variable, and environmental sustainability as an intervening variable. This helps scholars and practitioners to solve the said issue which still happens to be unresolved. Moreover, it also helps to prevent further damage to the environment and community. To attain the objective of the study, the authors proposed a framework, and based on prior literature and empirical evidences, seven hypotheses were formulated. The study used purposive sampling and the projected population is the mills that are situated in North Sumatera province of Indonesia. The smart PLS methodology is opted to analyze sample data. The findings reveal that ga reen environment amongst all has a stronger influence on environmental sustainability. The results also indicate that the firms need to consider the innovative ideas and build innovative teams which could help them to transform the disrupted POME into valuable green resources. At the end, the study also offers some implications and future recommendations which if considers, would add a valuable contribution in the existing literature.
Drivers of Banks’ Financial Performance
Authors: Te Evans , Boadi Lawrance Asari , Dadzie Philomena
Published: July 2022

A significant number of banks folded up during the Ghanaian banking financial crisis of 2017 to 2018 causing significant social costs as well as impeding economic growth. We take a step backward to present the significant drivers of the profitability of banks in Ghana. Obtaining panel data from the banks’ websites, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), and the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), the regression analysis was used to assess the drivers of profitability of banks in Ghana. The findings show that the bank-specific variables had no combined effect on profitability. Hence, the study concludes that the bank-specific variables do not have a significant influence on the performance of the Ghanaian listed banks. On the other hand, some of the external factors were observed to have a significant influence on profitability. The findings further showed that the drivers of profitability of the Ghanaian banks were, inflation, capital adequacy, and monetary policy. Since these are all external factors, the banks must learn how to predict and anticipate the external factors and make adjustments in their operations to enable them to improve profitability. While this study recommends to the managers of Ghanaian banks to be cautious in their operational decisions, the economy must also be managed soundly to ensure the growth of banks and hopefully avoid future crises.
Impact of Green Logistics on International Trade: An Empirical Study in Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation
Authors: Le Thu Hien , Nguyen Huu Kien , Nguyen Thanh-Vu-Linh , Khuat Thi-Mai-Huong , Pham Thi-Phong-Thu , Nguyen Thuong-Lang
Published: July 2022

Green logistics has been a trend in the world. This research evaluates the impact of green logistics on international trade among APEC nations over the period of 9 years (2010 – 2018). The research uses an augmented gravity model to investigate the effects of green logistics on international trade through the Environmental Logistics Performance Index (ELPI). The results show that exporting countries applying green logistics increase the export volume to other members of APEC. In the long term, importing countries engaging in green logistics increase trade volume with green logistics countries in APEC. With the aim of enhancing international trade, APEC countries must improve domestic logistics performance. Through those analyses, research proposes several recommendations to encourage nations and enterprises to apply green logistics effectively.
An Investigation on Consumer Perceptions of Email and Social Media Marketing: An Advertising Case in South Africa
Authors: De la Roche Caitlin , De Barros Tiago , Chuchu Tinashe , Nyagadza Brighton , Venter de Villiers Marike
Published: July 2022

Due to the increasing usage of digital marketing to advertise to consumers in recent years, there has been a growing interest in determining which digital marketing channels are the most effective in not only successfully getting the brand message across to the consumer, but also generating the most return on investment in the form of greater consumer purchase intention. As such, the objective of this research was to determine how the antecedents, perceived benefit, perceived risk, and organisational trust influenced consumer attitudes towards these two digital marketing channels. Furthermore, the effect of consumer attitudes on consumer purchase intention and hence post-purchase behaviour were also examined. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach by means of a survey in the forms of a questionnaire that was distributed to participants using a combination of the convenience and snowball sampling methods. A sample size of 262 respondents was used, and the requirements to participate in the study were for the individual to be over the age of 18 and be a consumer based in South Africa. The data was subsequently analysed using SPSS 27 for descriptive analysis and hypothesis testing respectively. The proposed hypotheses were tested to understand the relationships between the study’s constructs. Ultimately, the study found that consumers who form a positive attitude towards a brand advertising via email or social media will have a higher intention to purchase the brand, and will more likely make repeat purchases of that brand. The limitations of the study are discussed and future research direction is proposed.
Penerapan Media Audio Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Memahami Teks Lisan Dan Tulis Bahasa Inggris
Authors: Luqman Zakariya  , Muhtadi
Published: July 2022

Effective and efficient learning media are needed to help students when facing learning situations that require an understanding of a number of alternative procedures (simple to complex) so that learning runs efficiently and practically.

This study was designed using classroom research because the data taken included student and teacher activities, student learning outcomes, and student responses. These data are data obtained during the learning process and based on problems in the classroom. These problems will later be taken certain actions so that there is an improvement in each cycle

From the results of student learning in each cycle, it was found that in each cycle, student learning outcomes increased. In the first cycle, students obtained an average score of 59.64 with a learning completeness of 35.71%. In the second cycle, students got an average score of 69.86 with 71.43% learning completeness.

From the response analysis cycle 1 to cycle 3, it can be concluded that the responses that each cycle experienced an increase were the level of students' difficulty in learning meaning in the conversation that was heard, the level of understanding of students receiving the subject matter, the level of difficulty of students listening to the reading of meaning in the conversation that was heard, and belief. students about learning outcomes.
Strategi Kepala Madrasah Dalam Pengembangan Kompetensi Guru Untuk Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan
Authors: Zainuddin  , Atim S
Published: July 2022

In line with the formulation of the problem above, this study aims as follows: to determine the understanding, efforts and strategies of the head of madrasah in developing teacher competence and improving the quality of education at MAN 4 Jombang. The research approach uses qualitative (qualitative research), field models (field research). In this study, visits to institutions that are examined at least 2-3 times a week will be carried out, the role as an instrument as well as data collectors is realized by visiting MAN 4 Jombang. The time for site visits begins in February 2020 before the occurrence of Covid-19 until August 2020. Interviews were conducted directly and indirectly (phone) due to the Covid-19 pandemic conditions. With purposive sampling, data was collected by means of in-depth interviews, participant observation and documentation. It was found that the principal's understanding of teacher competence in improving the quality of education at MAN 4 Jombang has thoroughly understood and understood the educational competence, personality competence, social competence and professional competence by combining them according to the environmental conditions of the madrasa in the Mambaul Maarif Islamic Boarding School environment. Efforts made by madraash principals, teachers and schools in fulfilling the requirements to improve the quality of learning are meeting content standards, process standards, graduate competency standards, facilities and infrastructure standards, management standards, financing standards, educators and education personnel standards and educational assessment standards. The Head of Madrasah at MAN 4 Jombang in developing teacher competence for improving the quality of education as the implementation of the main tasks and functions in the leadership of the madrasah principal is to carry out the commitment to school quality assurance.
Pengaruh Studentpreneur Pada Pembelajaran Kemandirian Wirausaha Siswa – Siswi Kelas XII Agribisnis Dan Holtikultura Di SMK Negeri 5 Jember
Authors: Mahfuda Ahmad Nur , Murwanti Retno
Published: July 2022

Penelitian Ini menganilisis Studentpreneur pada Pembelajaran Kemandirian Wirausaha Siswa – Siswi SMKN 5 Jember. Selama ini pendidikan telah membentuk mindset siswa menjadi generasi pencari kerja sedangkan lapangan kerja terbatas. Pendidikan justru menghasilkan pengangguran. Seharusnya perlu pembiasaan sejak dini kepada siswa untuk belajar berwirausaha (entrepreneurship). Semangat siswa perlu dibangkitkan sehingga diharapkan lahir entrepreneur baru yang bisa menciptakan lapangan kerja guna mengatasi masalah pengangguran. Adapun Tujuan Utama Penelitian Risert ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi positif  bagi dunia pendidikan, pemerintah dan umat Islam. Kontribusi tersebut adalah merevitalisasi Pembelajaran Kemandirian Wirausaha bagi Siswa – siswi. Metode Penelitian ini menggunakan dengan mengumpulkan data dan informasi terkait kajian masalah. Data diolah secara sistematis, disajikan dan disimpulkan. Metode analisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Dari pembahasan  dapat   disimpulkan   bahwa   Studentpreneur  Kemandirian Wirausaha merupakan   model  Pembelajaran alternatif penanaman jiwa berwirausaha sejak dini. Pembelajaran Kemandirian Wirausaha untuk mengembangkan, menerapkan dan mendidik  siswa berwirausaha (studentpreneur) secara mandiri. Berdampak hasil prosentasi keterlibatan yaitu Aspek Kognitif (95%), Aspek Afektif (96%) dan Aspek Psikomotorik (97%) pada peserta didik melaui pengembangan dan penerapan tentang  Studentpreneur Pada Pembelajaran Kemandirian Wirausaha.
Bosznia-Hercegovina politikai válsága napjainkban
Authors: Fülöp Dóra
Published: July 2022

Bosznia-Hercegovina egy viszonylag nyugodt időszak után napjainkban újra politikai válsággal néz szembe. Az elmúlt  évek gazdasági beruházásai után mára olyan politikai aktorok is megjelentek a térségben, akiknek lehetséges  térnyerése megváltoztathatja a jelenlegi társadalmi-  politikai berendezkedést, veszélyeztetheti az ország békéjét. A tanulmány célja, hogy a délszláv háború tanulságain  keresztül, a jelenlegi közép- és nagyhatalmi érdekek  figyelembevételével bemutassa a jelenlegi politikai  törekvések okait, céljait és ezek biztonságra gyakorolt  hatását.
A nők részvétele a hadiiparban az I. világháború időszakában Magyarországon
Authors: Molnár Zoltán
Published: July 2022

Tanulmányomban a nők hadiiparban betöltött szerepét vizsgálom Magyarországon az I. világháború időszakában. Először bemutatom a legjelentősebb hadiipari üzemeket és azok háború alatti tevékenységét. Azt követően feltárom, hogy a hölgyek miként tudtak beilleszkedni a hadigazdaság rendszerébe munkavállalóként. Végül megvizsgálom a hadiigazgatás szempontjából legfontosabb iparágakban bekövetkező változásokat, elemezve a női, illetve férfi munkavállalók számának alakulását.
Determining Experience Quality on Customers' Perceived Value, Satisfaction and Loyalty
Authors: Juliana Juliana , Pramono Rudy , Sartjie Indriany , Roon Jocelyn , Orlina Meita , Daicy Venessa
Published: July 2022

It is essential in the hospitality and tourism industries to meet the gastronomic expectations of travelers. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of customer perceived value on customer loyalty and satisfaction, experience quality on customer perceived value and loyalty and investigate the impact of customer satisfaction on customer loyalty. Survey questionnaires were delivered to 201 participants in Tangerang City. The design of the sample used in this study was nonprobability sampling with a technique of purposive sampling with the criteria that you have had culinary tours in Tangerang at least 2 times a year. Data collection was obtained for 3 months Descriptive statistics and PLS-SEM were used to analyze the data. This is a quantitative descriptive analysis. The result show that Customer perceived value have a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty and customer satisfaction, experience quality have a positive and significant effect on customer perceived value, customer satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty. The study findings have one hypothesis is not supported. The study's findings will be useful guides for hospitality and tourism in building a more strategically situated approach to customer satisfaction.
Die Rolle des Lehrers bei der Früherkennung legasthenischer Kinder
Authors: Campos Carlos Palmeira , Faber Myrian Abecassis
Published: July 2022

Legasthenie ist eine spezifische Lernstörung, die ihren Ursprung in den Gehirnsystemen hat, die für die phonologische Verarbeitung verantwortlich sind, und die den Bereich der Sprache, die Fähigkeit zu symbolisieren, das Lesen und Schreiben betrifft. Bis heute weisen Studien auf Legasthenie als chronische Störung hin, jedoch können bei frühzeitiger Diagnose multidisziplinäre Interventionen durchgeführt werden, die eine bessere kognitive und intellektuelle Entwicklung ermöglichen und folglich die Lebensqualität des Einzelnen verbessern. Ausgehend von dieser Annahme lautet die Leitfrage dieser Studie: Welche Rolle spielt der Lehrer bei der Früherkennung von Legasthenie? Ziel war es daher, diesen Mangel anzugehen und aufzuzeigen, wie der Lehrer zur Erkennung und Früherkennung legasthenischer Kinder beitragen kann. Dazu wurde eine bibliografische Recherche in den Datenbanken der Virtuelle Medizinische Bibliothek (VMB) und SCIELO sowie in pädagogischen Fachzeitschriften, wissenschaftlichen Artikeln, Büchern u.a. durchgeführt, aus denen geschlossen werden konnte, dass zur Überwindung von Legasthenie bei Schülern Maßnahmen ergriffen werden Förderung der Früherkennung und Bereitstellung der Unterstützung durch qualifiziertes Fachpersonal müssen durchgeführt werden. Dazu müssen Bildungsfachkräfte über eine angemessene Ausbildung sowie Fähigkeiten und Fertigkeiten verfügen. Darüber hinaus obliegt es der Regierung, Strategien zu entwickeln, die die Früherkennung von Legasthenie und die Weiterbildung von Lehrern fördern und dazu beitragen.
The teacher’s role in the early diagnosis of dyslexic children
Authors: Campos Carlos Palmeira , Faber Myrian Abecassis
Published: July 2022

Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that originates in the brain systems responsible for phonological processing, affecting the domain of language, the ability to symbolize, reading and writing. To date, studies point to dyslexia as a chronic disorder, however, when diagnosed early, multidisciplinary interventions capable of providing better cognitive and intellectual development and, consequently, improving the individual’s quality of life can be carried out. Based on this assumption, the guiding question of this study is: what is the role of the teacher in the early diagnosis of dyslexia? Therefore, the objective was to address this deficiency and present how the teacher can contribute to the recognition and early diagnosis of dyslexic children. For this, a bibliographic research was carried out in the databases of the Virtual Health Library (VHL) and SCIELO and in scientific education journals, scientific articles, books, among others, from which it was possible to conclude that, in order to overcome dyslexia in students, actions that promote early diagnosis and provide the support of qualified professionals must be carried out. For this, education professionals must have adequate training, as well as skills and abilities. Furthermore, it is up to the government to develop policies that encourage and contribute to the early diagnosis of dyslexia and to the continuing education of teachers.
Il ruolo dell’insegnante nella diagnosi precoce dei bambini dislessici
Authors: Campos Carlos Palmeira , Faber Myrian Abecassis
Published: July 2022

La dislessia è un disturbo specifico dell’apprendimento che ha origine nei sistemi cerebrali responsabili dell’elaborazione fonologica, interessando il dominio del linguaggio, la capacità di simbolizzare, leggere e scrivere. Ad oggi, gli studi indicano la dislessia come un disturbo cronico, tuttavia, una volta diagnosticata precocemente, possono essere effettuati interventi multidisciplinari in grado di fornire un migliore sviluppo cognitivo e intellettuale e, di conseguenza, migliorare la qualità della vita dell’individuo. Sulla base di questo presupposto, la domanda guida di questo studio è: qual è il ruolo dell’insegnante nella diagnosi precoce della dislessia? Pertanto, l’obiettivo era affrontare questa carenza e presentare come l’insegnante può contribuire al riconoscimento e alla diagnosi precoce dei bambini dislessici. Per questo è stata condotta una ricerca bibliografica nelle banche dati del Biblioteca Virtuale della Salute (BVS) e SCIELO e in riviste di educazione scientifica, articoli scientifici, libri, tra gli altri, da cui è stato possibile concludere che, per superare la dislessia negli studenti, azioni che promuovere la diagnosi precoce e fornire il supporto di professionisti qualificati. Per questo, i professionisti dell’istruzione devono avere una formazione adeguata, nonché abilità e abilità. Spetta inoltre al governo sviluppare politiche che incoraggino e contribuiscano alla diagnosi precoce della dislessia e alla formazione continua degli insegnanti.
IMPROVING E-COMMERCE APPLICATION THROUGH SENSE OF AGENCY OF A CALIBRATED INTERACTIVE VR APPLICATION
Authors: Abdul Rahim Nurul Aiman , Norasikin Mohd Adili , Maksom Zulisman
Published: July 2022

Virtual Reality (VR) technologies create and control different virtual world instead of the actual environment, and this contributes to the feeling of control known as the sense of agency (SoA). The SoA exists from the contrast between the expected sensory consequence of one’s action from efference copy and the real sensory effects. However, the size representation of objects differs between the physical and virtual world due to certain technical limitations, such as the VR application’s virtual hand not reflecting the user’s actual hand size. A limitation that will incur low quality of perception and SoA for digital application. Here, we proposed a proof-of-concept of an interactive e-commerce application that incorporates VR capability and size calibration mechanism. The mechanism uses a calibration method based on the reciprocal scale factor from the virtual object to its real counterpart. The study of the SoA focusing on user perception and interaction was done. The proposed method was tested on twenty two participants − who are also online shopping users. Nearly half of the participants (45%) buy online products frequently, at least one transaction per day. The outcome indicates that our proposed method improves 47% of user perception and interaction compared to the conventional e-commerce application with its static texts and images. Our proposed method is rudimentary yet effective and can be easily implemented in any digital field.
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF EFFICIENCY FOR HIGH DIMENSIONAL CLASSIFICATION METHODS
Authors: Okwonu Friday Zinzendoff , Ahad Nor Aishah , Ogini Nicholas Oluwole , Okoloko Innocent Ejiro , Wan Husin Wan Zakiyatussariroh
Published: July 2022

This paper aimed to determine the efficiency of classifiers for high-dimensional classification methods. It also investigated whether an extreme minimum misclassification rate translates into robust efficiency. To ensure an acceptable procedure, a benchmark evaluation threshold (BETH) was proposed as a metric to analyze the comparative performance for high-dimensional classification methods. A simplified performance metric was derived to show the efficiency of different classification methods. To achieve the objectives, the existing probability of correct classification (PCC) or classification accuracy reported in five different articles was used to generate the BETH value. Then, a comparative analysis was performed between the application of BETH value and the well-established PCC value ,derived from the confusion matrix. The analysis indicated that the BETH procedure had a minimum misclassification rate, unlike the Optimal method. The results also revealed that as the PCC inclined toward unity value, the misclassification rate between the two methods (BETH and PCC) became extremely irrelevant. The study revealed that the BETH method was invariant to the performance established by the classifiers using the PCC criterion but demonstrated more relevant aspects of robustness and minimum misclassification rate as compared to the PCC method. In addition, the comparative analysis affirmed that the BETH method exhibited more robust efficiency than the Optimal method. The study concluded that a minimum misclassification rate yields robust performance efficiency.
Meaning Relationships in the Definitions of the Big Indonesian Dictionary
Authors: Pratiwi Retna Isti , Setiawan Teguh
Published: July 2022

The dictionary is an important reference source for finding the meaning of a word. The dictionary presents not only denotative meanings but also displays contextual meanings. This study aims to describe the macrostructure of the lemma in the dictionary, the definition of the lemma, and the relation of meaning. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with the subject of the Big Indonesian Dictionary. The object of research is the lemma in the dictionary. The data is selected and recorded in the data card and then identified based on the macrostructure of the dictionary, the definition of the lemma, and the relation of meaning to the definition of the lemma and between the entries. This study uses two approaches, namely the lexicographic approach and the semantic approach. The lexicographic approach was used to analyze the data based on the macrostructure and the lemma definition model. The semantic approach is used to determine the analysis of meaning based on the characteristics of the meaning relations of synonyms, polysemy, antonyms, opinions, meronyms, and homonyms. The results of this study found that the arrangement of the word combinations and sub-lemmas in the dictionary was ordered alphabetically, while the arrangement of the rephrasing and affixation sub-elements was ordered by the morphological process. The definition of a lemma uses the definition of synonyms, synonymous phrases, negation phrases with synonyms, phrases with adverbs, differential genus, differential genus + synonyms, synonyms + Differential Genus, and context definitions. The meaning relations that appear in the definition of lemma are synonyms, polysemy, antonyms, homonyms, and meronyms. The meaning relation that appears in the relationship between the entries is a homonym.