bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DIVERSITY AND POTENTIAL UTILIZATION OF SOME WILD MACROSCOPIC FUNGI AROUND IPB UNIVERSITY CAMPUS BUILDING
Authors: Putra Ivan Permana
Published: July 2020

Mushroom are cosmopolitan organisms which can emerge in a variety of environment, and around the university building is no exception.The goal of this study was to collect information on macrofungi diversity around IPB Unversity Campus Building in order to be used as a reference for its potential in the future. Macrofungi collection was done by opportunistic sampling method. All mushrooms found were Basidiomycota, which dominated by order of Agaricales. A total of 13 mushrooms were identified and described in this study,  namely: Armillariella sp., Marasmiellus sp., Mycena sp., Agrocybe sp., Polyporus sp., Entoloma sp., Xeromphalina sp., Paxillus sp., Lentinus sp. 1, Lentinus sp. 2, Collybia sp., Pluteus sp., and Parasola sp. Some macroscopic fungi found to be potentially used as a bioactive compound sources, medicine and also played an important role as a decomposer in the sampling site.AbstrakJamur makroskopis merupakan organisme kosmopolitan yang mampu tumbuh pada berbagai macam kondisi lingkungan, tidak terkecuali di sekitar bangunan universitas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menyediakan informasi mengenai keragaman jamur makroskopis di sekitar kampus Institut Pertanian Bogor untuk pemanfaatannya di masa mendatang. Eksplorasi jamur dilakukan dengan metode pengambilan sampel oportunistik. Semua jamur yang ditemukan merupakan filum Basidiomycota dan didominasi oleh ordo Agaricales. Sebanyak 13 jenis jamur makro berhasil diidentifikasi dan dideskripsikan pada penelitian ini, yaitu: Armillariella sp., Marasmiellus sp., Mycena sp., Agrocybe sp., Polyporus sp., Entoloma sp., Xeromphalina sp., Paxillus sp., Lentinus sp. 1, Lentinus sp. 2, Collybia sp., Pluteus sp., dan Parasola sp. Beberapa Jamur diketahui berpotensi sebagai sumber bahan bioaktif, obat-obatan, dan dekomposer penting pada ekosistem.Kata Kunci: Gedung kampus, Jamur, Ragam, Potensi, IPB
SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS OF MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK BASE ON THE 2013 CURRICULUM IN TRIANGLES AND QUADRILATERAL MATERIAL
Authors: Yuwono Muhammad Ridlo , Udiyono Udiyono
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to analyze the systematic mathematics textbook that refers to the 2013 curriculum for the 2017 revised edition based on the following four components: (1) the discovery of triangles and quadrilateral definitions; (2) the discovery of the formula for the area of a triangle and a quadrilateral; (3) arrangement of triangles and quadrilateral; and (4) facilities to create concept maps for students. Type of this study was a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. The description given in this study was about the systematic mathematics textbook that refers to the 2013 curriculum for the 2017 revised edition by reviewing the four components. Data analysis in this study used content analysis The conclusions of this study are (1) there is no facility to find definitions of the types of triangles and quadrilateral; (2) there are facilities to find the formula of triangles and quadrilateral use the help table, not by using the other quadrilateral area approach; (3) the arrangement of triangles and quadrilateral materials is not right yet; and (4) there is no the facility to create concept maps for students.AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis sistematika dari buku teks matematika yang mengacu pada kurikulum 2013 untuk edisi revisi 2017 berdasarkan empat komponen berikut: (1) penemuan definisi segitiga dan segiempat; (2) penemuan rumus luas daerah segitiga dan segiempat; (3) susunan materi segitiga dan segiempat; dan (4) fasilitas membuat peta konsep bagi siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Deskripsi yang diberikan dalam penelitian ini adalah tentang sistematika buku teks matematika yang mengacu pada kurikulum 2013 untuk edisi revisi 2017 dengan meninjau empat komponen. Analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan analisis isi. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah (1) belum terdapat fasilitas untuk menemukan definisi jenis segitiga dan segiempat; (2) terdapat fasilitas untuk menemukan rumus segitiga dan segiempat menggunakan tabel bantuan, bukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan area segiempat lainnya; (3) urutan materi segitiga dan segiempat belum benar; dan (4) tidak ada fasilitas untuk membuat peta konsep untuk siswa.Kata Kunci: analisis, sistematika, kurikulum 2013, segitiga, dan segiempat
Breaking the Histone Code with Two-Dimensional Partial Covariance Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Driver Taran , Pipkorn Ruediger , Averbukh Vitali , Frasinski Leszek , Marangos Jon P. , Edelson-Averbukh Marina
Published: July 2020

A large body of research points to the biological importance of combinatorial post-translational modifications in proteins, such as the active role played by histone modification patterns in the development of cancers, neurodevelopmental disorders, neurodegenerative and other diseases. Nonetheless, our understanding of the precise biological function of different modification patterns is limited by the difficulty of identifying and quantifying different combinatorial isomers in their mixtures as they naturally occur. Tandem mass spectrometry, which infers primary structure from the mass-to-charge ratios of biomolecular fragments, is the preferred method of analysis for proteins and their post-translational modifications. However, the information contained in the mass-to-charge ratios of the individual fragments is frequently insufficient to identify the correct set of modification patterns present in a mixture of combinatorial isomers. This is because no possible single fragment of a combinatorially modified sequence is unique to that sequence in its mass-to-charge ratio. Here we show that the combinatorial post-translational modification problem can be solved by the recently introduced technique of two-dimensional partial covariance mass spectrometry, which provides information about fragment connectivity in a biomolecule by quantifying correlations between the random intensity fluctuations of its fragments, across repeated measurements. Unique fragment-fragment correlations provide the missing link between the non-unique individual fragments to produce unambiguous fingerprints of co-occurring combinatorial isomers, enabling the discovery of biomolecular combinatorial modification patterns by mass spectrometry.
Elimination of Oxygen Interference in the Electrochemical Detection of Monochloramine, Using In-Situ pH Control at Interdigitated Electrodes
Authors: Seymour Ian , O'sullivan Benjamin , Lovera Pierre , O'Riordan Alan , Rohan James
Published: July 2020

Disinfection by chloramination of water systems is an alternative to chlorination that is frequently used in North America. In such a case, monochloramine is used as the primary source of chlorine for disinfection. Regular monitoring of the residual concentrations of this species is crucial to ensure adequate disinfection. An amperometric sensor for monochloramine would provide fast, reagent free analysis, however the presence of dissolved oxygen in water complicates sensor development. In this work, we have explored the use of in-situ pH control as a method of eliminating oxygen as an interferent by conversion of monochloramine to dichloramine. The electrochemical reduction of dichloramine occurs outside the oxygen reduction window and is therefore not affected by oxygen concentration. Potential sweep methods were used to investigate the conversion of monochloramine to dichloramine at pH 3. The pH control method was used to calibrate monochloramine concentrations between 1 and 10 ppm, with a detection limit of 0.03 ppm. Tests were carried out in high alkalinity samples, wherein it was found that the sensitivity of this method effectively remained unchanged. Monochloramine was also quantified in the presence of common interferents (copper, phosphate and iron) which had no significant impact on the analysis
Simulation Study of Autocorrelated Error Using Bayesian Quantile Regression
Authors: Desviona Nayla , Yanuar Ferra
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to compare the ability of the Classical Quantile Regression method and the Bayesian Quantile Regression method in estimating models that contain autocorrelated error problems using simulation studies. In the quantile regression approach, the data response is divided into several pieces or quantiles conditions on indicator variables. Then, The parameter model is estimated for each selected quantiles. The parameters are estimated using conditional quantile functions obtained by minimizing absolute asymmetric errors. In the Bayesian quantile regression method, the data error is assumed to be asymmetric Laplace distribution. The Bayesian approach for quantile regression uses the Markov Chain Monte Carlo Method with the Gibbs sample algorithm to produce a converging posterior mean. The best method for estimating parameter is the method that produces the smallest absolute value of bias and the smallest confidence interval. This study resulted that the Bayesian Quantile method produces smaller absolute bias values and confidence intervals than the quantile regression method. These results proved that the Bayesian Quantile Regression method tends to produce better estimate values than the Quantile Regression method in the case of autocorrelation errors.                                                                                                                                                                                    

Keywords: Quantile Regression Method, Bayesian Quantile Regression Method, Confidence Interval, Autocorrelation.
The Use of Social Media in Searching for Information about Papua
Authors: Ashrianto Panji Dwi , Yustitia Senja
Published: July 2020

The use of social media in searching for information relating to political issues has become immensely crucial since in those domains the information appearing is often biased and dominated by certain parties or groups. One of the political information that has frequently emerged in Indonesia is about Papua. The significance of this research because Papua is a crucial problem in Indonesian history, and its conversation has continued, especially in social media. This study intends to examine the use of social media in searching for information about Papua. That is a novelty of research because no one has examined Papua in terms of the use of social media. The Uses and Gratification Theory is used in the study with a mixed method approach as both quantitative and qualitative data were concurrently utilized. Quantitative data obtained from a questionnaire distributed to 100 UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta students. UPN was selected because they are a state defense campus and provide state defense material to students. While qualitative data from in-depth interviews with some sources. In conclusion, social media cannot be used as the only media for seeking information about Papua. Audiences actively choose the media based on their motivation, experience, and satisfaction.
Effects of Communication and Characteristics in Pekka Groups on the Economic Empowerment of Members
Authors: Kuswanti Ana , Saleh Amiruddin , Hubeis Aida Vitayala S. , Puspitawati Herien
Published: July 2020

The study was conducted in Batang Regency, Central Java. Still high levels of family poverty in this area, especially the condition of the family head women and tend to have non-permanent work, make the authors interested in doing this in-property research. Research methods using quantitative mixed methods are strengthened by qualitative analysis. The sampling technique uses stratified random sampling, using the Slovin formula to determine the magnitude of the number of respondents. The study population numbered 535, with a total sample of research were 229 female heads of households. The results showed that indicators of group roles and companion roles had a very large contribution in encouraging the characteristics of women's household heads to be more empowered. Through a companion role, making a family of female heads more actively communicating. Through the development of public speaking, establishing a critical culture in the group, thus growing self-confidence, forming a empowered, independent, and potential self. Important research is conducted to see the extent to which the women's head program has walked the trunk, creating many tough women. Research novelty was obtained based on a combination of group communication attributed to economic empowerment.
Physico-chemical and quality characterization of pulp oil from two varieties of pili (Canarium ovatum Engl.) from Bicol, Philippines
Authors: Tugay M.M.D.R. , Mopera L.E. , Esguerra E.B. , Castillo-Israel K.A.T.
Published: July 2020

This study aimed to characterize and compare pili (Canarium ovatum Engl.) pulp oil from
two different varieties of pili fruits in Bicol, Philippines namely M. Orolfo and Orbase
varieties for possible utilization into oil-based products. The effects of varietal differences
in pili fruits on physical, chemical and quality characteristics of its pulp oil were
determined. These two oils were also compared with control oils, commercially available
coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil. Pili pulp oil from M. Orolfo had dark color while
Orbase had color close to extra virgin olive oil. The two varieties did not significantly
differ from each other in terms of refractive index, moisture and volatile matters, acid
value, iodine value, saponification number and percent unsaponifiable matter but
significantly differed from coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil. On the other hand, the
two varieties significantly differed from each other in terms of peroxide value, Vitamin A
and α-tocopherol contents. In terms of fatty acid profile, high amounts of palmitic acid
were determined in both pili varieties (19-25%) compared with coconut oil (6.34%). Oleic
acid in Orbase was 71.5% while M. Orolfo had 58.1%, which are comparable with extra
virgin olive oil (77.9%). Pili pulp oils from M. Orolfo and Orbase can be utilized into oilbased products because its chemical and quality characteristics are within the standard.
Both can be stored for a longer period of time and healthier in terms of fatty acid
composition and natural antioxidant content.
Paths to the Market: analysing tourism distribution channels for community-based tourism
Authors: Schott Christian
Published: July 2020

This
research investigates distribution channels as a critical business mechanism
for community-based tourism (CBT) by connecting CBT projects with the
market. Specifically, it examines the
distribution channels structure of a culture & heritage focused CBT project
in Cambodia, explores the key influencing factors behind the observed structure,
and develops recommendations for improved economic sustainability. The paper is informed by 21 interviews which
were conducted with respondents from Banteay Chhmar CBT, key private sector
businesses, NGOs, local and central government, and CBT experts. The examination of the distribution channel
structure reveals considerable channel diversity which sees both direct and a
variety of indirect channels included in the distribution mix. Due to the community-guided nature of the CBT
project, intermediaries had a very strong presence in the distribution
structure and maintained both direct and multi-layered indirect channels with
consumers. Five factors were identified
to underlie the observed distribution structure: commissionable product,
product characteristics and market access, information and communication
technology, partnership issues, and community capacity. Based on these findings a range of recommendations
are proposed that seek to improve the distribution channels related economic
sustainability of the CBT project.
The Critical Relationship between Climate Change Awareness and Action: An Origin-Based Perspective
Authors: Tiller Tina , Schott Christian
Published: July 2020

While it is now widely accepted by
scientists and governments that human activity contributes to climate change,
there is a lack of understanding whether this realisation is now gaining
greater attraction with the general public than it had 5 or 10 years ago.
Additional gaps in knowledge relate to the link between awareness and action,
which could be hypothesised to have become stronger in light of evidence being
produced of some projected climate changes occurring already. This article
examines climate change awareness and the link with travel-related
decision-making by adopting an under-utilised origin perspective in Wellington,
New Zealand. The ﬁndings, generated by a household mail survey, indicate that
the majority of the respondents are aware of tourism’s contribution to climate
change and think that it is likely that their lives in New Zealand will be
negatively affected by climate change. However, when examining the respondents’
recent holiday decision-making, it is evident that for the overwhelming majority,
climate change awareness does not appear to inﬂuence travel-related decisions.
This article concludes by discussing demand-focused measures aimed at reducing
the GHG emissions generated by tourism.
Virtual Reality and Situated Experiential Education A conceptualisation and exploratory trial.pdf
Authors: Schott Christian , Marshall Stephen
Published: July 2020

Virtual reality is widely recognised as
offering the potential for fully immersive environments. This paper describes a
framework that guides the creation and analysis of immersive environments that
are pedagogically structured to support situated and experiential education.
The “situated experiential education environment” framework described in this
paper is used to examine the impact that a virtual environment can have on the
user experience of participants in a virtual space. The analysis of a virtual
environment implemented to support learner exploration of issues of tourism
development and the related impacts suggests that this type of experience is
capable of providing participants with a holistic experience of real world
environments that are otherwise too expensive, impractical or unethical for
large groups of people to visit in person. The pedagogical value of such
experiences is enabled through immersion in a reality-based environment,
engagement with complex and ambiguous situations and information, and
interaction with the space, other students and teachers. The results demonstrate
that complex immersive learning environments are readily achievable but that
high levels of interactivity remains a challenge.
A Portrait of Douglas G. Pearce
Authors: Schott Christian
Published: July 2020

I am very pleased to be
offered the opportunity to write a portrait of Professor Douglas G. Pearce for Anatolia.
Although an autobiographic account of Doug’s evolution from ‘Geographer
to Tourism Geographer to Tourism Management scholar’ was published in Stephen
Smith’s 2010 book The Discovery of
Tourism, a comprehensive account of a four decade long contribution to our
field is arguably not adequately established without insights on the breadth
and depth of a pioneering scholar’s contributions by his colleagues and
peers. In this context I wholeheartedly
embrace this opportunity to share the views of several (indeed I hope most) of
Doug’s colleagues, peers and mentees about his numerous, long-standing and
enduring contributions to our field. My
own position is best described by stating that I reside in both the colleague
and mentee cohorts. I have had the pleasure of being Doug’s colleague in the
Tourism Management Group at Victoria University of Wellington (VUW), New Zealand, and co-authored of several of
Doug’s publications. But at the same
time I have benefitted greatly from Doug’s advice, guidance and overall
leadership of the VUW Tourism Management Group and as such regard him as a
longstanding mentor.
Comprehending misunderstanding
Authors: Newton Jonathan
Published: July 2020

© The Author 2017. Published by Oxford University Press; all rights reserved. Michael Swan and Catherine Walter take issue with the current emphasis in the teaching of listening and reading on higher-order skills-and-strategies training. They argue that L2 learners typically already possess the relevant skills and strategies necessary for listening and reading in L2, and, by implication, can and do deploy them. Further, they claim that research evidence provides little support for skills-and-strategies training. In this Counterpoint article, I subject these claims to closer scrutiny and find them wanting. I also argue that even if the need for 'training' is questionable, skills-and-strategies instruction nevertheless offers rich and varied language learning opportunities through the ways it directs learners to engage with text.
Motivating learners through intercultural communicative language teaching (iCLT)
Authors: Newton Jonathan
Published: July 2020

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Language in the Workplace Project and Workplace Communication for Skilled Migrants course at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Authors: de Bres J , Holmes J , Joe Angela , Marra Meredith , Newton Jonathan , Riddiford N , Vine Bernadette
Published: July 2020

The School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies (LALS) at Victoria University of Wellington conducts research and teaching in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Writing and Deaf Studies. It incorporates a Deaf Studies Research Unit, which undertakes research on topics relating to deaf people and their language in New Zealand, and the New Zealand Dictionary Centre, set up in partnership with Oxford University Press, which provides a base for research into New Zealand lexicography and aspects of language in New Zealand. It also incorporates an English Language Institute, which specialises in teaching English language courses and teacher education programmes. A particular strength of the School's makeup is the opportunity to engage in research which benefits and is benefited by both theoretical and practical approaches to issues in linguistics and applied linguistics. This report describes one of a number of examples of the productive integration of language teaching and language research at LALS. We describe an ongoing research project that has developed organically over the past twelve years. The research involved first collecting and analysing authentic workplace interaction between native speakers, and then making use of it in explicit instruction aimed at developing socio-pragmatic proficiency in the workplace among skilled migrants with English as an Additional Language (EAL). We are now engaged in evaluating the results of the instruction, not only in the classroom, but also in workplaces where the migrants have been placed as interns.
Upper Distance k-Cost Effective Number in the Join of Graphs
Authors: Caadan Julius Guhiting , Paluga Rolando N. , Aniversario Imelda S.
Published: July 2020

Let k be a positive integer and G be a connected graph. The open k-neighborhood set Nk G(v) of v âˆˆ V (G) is the set Nk G(v) = {u âˆˆ V (G) \ {v} : dG(u, v) â‰¤ k}. A set S of vertices of G is a distance k- cost effective if for every vertex u in S, |Nk G(u) âˆ© Sc| âˆ’ |NkG(u) âˆ© S| â‰¥ 0. The maximum cardinality of a distance k- cost effective set of G is called the upper distance k- cost effective number of G. In this paper, we characterized a distance k- cost effective set in the join of two graphs. As direct consequences, the bounds or the exact values of the upper distance k- cost effective numbers are determined.
Identities on Generalized Apostol-Genocchi Numbers and Polynomials Involving Binomial Coefficients
Authors: Acala Nestor Gonzales , Aleluya Edward Rowe
Published: July 2020

In [11], Jolany et al. defined generalizations of Apostol-Genocchi numbers and polynomials. Most identities on classical or generalized Apostol-Genocchi numbers and polynomials are related to the well-known Bernoulli and Euler numbers and polynomials. However, in this paper, identities on generalized Apostol-Genocchi numbers and polynomials which are not associated with the Bernoulli- and Euler-types are introduced. Specifically, identities involving binomial coefficients and some integral identities which only relate generalized Apostol-Genocchi numbers and polynomials are established.
Quasi-normality of Mrowka spaces
Authors: AlShammari Ibtesam Eid , Kalantan Lutfi
Published: July 2020

A topological space X is called quasi-normal if X is regular and any two disjoint Ï€-closed subsets A and B of X are separated. We give a Mr Ìowka space which is not quasi-normal and use the continuum hypothesis (CH) and truly cardinality c to present Mr Ìowka spaces which are quasi-normal.
An additional layer of protection through superalarms with diagnosis capability
Authors: Vásquez Capacho John William , Perez Zuñiga Carlos Gustavo , Muñoz Maldonado Yecid Alfonzo , Ospino Castro Adalberto José
Published: July 2020

An alarm management methodology can be proposed as a discrete event sequence recognition problem where time patterns are used to identify the process safe condition, especially in the start-up and shutdown stages. Industrial plants, particularly in the petrochemical, energy, and chemical sectors, require a combined approach of all the events that can result in a catastrophic accident. This document introduces a new layer of protection (super-alarm) for industrial processes based on a diagnostic stage. Alarms and actions of the standard operating procedure are considered discrete events involved in sequences, where the diagnostic stage corresponds to the recognition of a special situation when these sequences occur. This is meant to provide operators with pertinent information regarding the normal or abnormal situations induced by the flow of alarms. Chronicles Based Alarm Management (CBAM) is the methodology used to build the chronicles that will permit to generate the super-alarms furthermore, a case study of the petrochemical sector using CBAM is presented to build the chronicles of the normal startup, abnormal start-up, and normal shutdown scenarios. Finally, the scenario validation is performed for an abnormal start-up, showing how a super-alarm is generated.
NEW RULES FOR THE FOUR SEASONS OF THE YEAR IN COUNTRIES FROM TROPICAL ZONE
Authors: Athayde Junior Luiz Sampaioc
Published: July 2020

The main proposal of this text is the recognition of the new seasons of the year for tropical countries. In the textbooks of tropical countries we teaches and learns the seasons as if they were temperate zone countries. As this content was created in the temperate zone, or more precisely in Europe, the processes of colonization of the tropical countries practiced by European countries, only means that this content is repeated even if it is not correct and even if it does not make any practical sense there. Besides the scientific misunderstanding, it is necessary to correct through education the periods and calendars of the four seasons of the countries of the tropical zone. The cultural issues of each locality should be taken into account without the simplification that there is no winter in the tropics or there is summer throughout the all year long. The region is large enough to house different proposals for locations with different climatic characteristics. We should not only use international conventions as if all regions of the planet had identical characteristics. Obviously, just as in the tropical zone things are different from the temperate zone, certainly in the polar zones things as different that two first. With the current speed and flow of information does not justify using an international convention that does not portray the reality of our country.
COMPLEMENTING EXTENSION OFFICERS IN TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND EXTENSION SERVICES: UNDERSTANDING THE INFLUENCE OF MEDIA AS CHANGE AGENTS IN MODERN AGRICULTURE
Authors: Busungu Constantine , Gongwe Anne , Naila Daniel L. , Munema Laura
Published: July 2020

In conventional agriculture, extension officers are regarded as change agents. They intervene to bring about change through influencing innovation, technology transfer and decision-making process in order to help improve the lives of the farmers and their families. Farmers in 21st century have opportunity of receiving the majority of information about agriculture through mass media outlets as a result technology advancement.
A case study design was employed design utilizing mixed research approach focusing on Magu district as study area. The study used both primary and secondary data. The primary data were collected using purposive sampling from a sample of 148 farmers whereas the secondary data were collected from Magu District’s agriculture, irrigation and cooperative office. The data collection tools included questionnaire, focused group discussion and semi-structured interview methods. The aim of this study was to investigate how mass media is serving both extension officers and farmers to enhance agriculture knowledge and technology adaptation in the wake of few extension officers.
We found extension officer to farmer ratio to be 1:1172 and 1:500 for crop and livestock farmer respectively. This ratio falls short from World Bank recommended standard ratio of 1:200-500 as well as below the Tanzania ministry of agriculture’s standard of two extension officers per village. The rapid development of social media platforms gives the specialty crop industry the ability to speak directly to the public, informing consumers about food production and encouraging them to become agriculture advocates.
The impact of mass media among the farmers in enhancing productivity was moderate. This was easily analyzed by examining the theme content in mass media in the country and frequency of media usage by both farmers and extension officers. Amongst various mass media radio and television channels emerged as the most used, most dominant, relevant, low-cost medium and user friendly for farmer-to-farmer-extension and to expose rural communities to new agricultural technologies and ideas. Social media is the most recent form of digital communication and on a global scale and already this study reveal farmers particularly that farmer with high level of education and high-income level using social media for agriculture.
MODIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CEIBA PENTANDRA (L.) GAERTN. (KAPOK) FIBER: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Authors: Wolok Eduart , Lahay Idham Halid , Machmoed Buyung R. , Pakaya Fahriadi
Published: July 2020

Kapok fiber is a natural material that has unique properties, can be renewed with a large lumen, it has hydrophobic properties, as an absorbent in oil, heavy metals, and sound. To increase the absorption capacity of heavy metals, physical properties, and chemical resistance, modifications were made to change the fiber properties from hydrophobic to hydrophilic. One way is through the process of soaking the kapok fibers in a solvent to remove non-cellulose compounds. In this study, to improve the properties of kapok fiber, soaking has been done with various solutions, there are HCl, NaOH, NaClO, NaClO-NaOH-NaClO, and NaClO2-NaOH-NaClO2 solution. Immersion of kapok fibers in NaClO2-NaOH-NaClO2 solution can increase cellulose content up to 93.69% with porosity content of 4.75%. NaClO2-NaOH-NaClO2-treated can absorb water up to 211.27%, the second highest after treatment with the NaClO-NaOH-NaClO-treated solution of 285.29%. Immersion in NaClO-NaOH-NaClO and NaClO2-NaOH-NaClO2 solvents also causes damage to the kapok fiber protective layer which indicates the loss of lignin, so that a significant change of the hydrophobic fiber becomes hydrophilic as seen in the SEM results.
IMPACT OF EXTENSION PROGRAM IN ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH (OSY) OF LIFE PROJECT FOR YOUTH (LP4Y)
Authors: Tamban Victoria E. , Torillos Marciana T. , Rodriguez Maria Teresa M. , B. Gino-gino Kathleen Lorraine , B.Ison Michael Jomar
Published: July 2020

This study aimed to determine the impact of the extension activity to the Out-of-School Youth (OSY) of Life Project for Youth (LP4Y) in terms of English Communication skills. Descriptive research design was employed in this study. The respondents of the study were the 89 males and 92 females OSY of LP4Y. The data were analyzed and interpreted through the use of percentage, weighted mean, and t-test of dependent samples.The mean scores of the OSY in their English Communication Skills improved from the year 2014-2018, from very poor to very satisfactory, and their level of self-esteem improved also from very low to high.Based on the results of the interviewed conducted, the participants narrated that they were easily hired in terms of job opportunity. The researchers concluded that the CTE-ETS English Communication Skills for OSY of LP4Y has great impact to the life of the participants in terms of their English Communication Skills, self-esteem, and job opportunity, thus it is recommended to continue this kind of extension project to help the out-of-school-youth of present and future generation in alleviating their standard of living.
Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Anak Yang Diambil Paksa Oleh Orang Tua Yang Tidak Mendapatkan Hak Asuh Anak
Authors: Dewi Navisa Fitria
Published: July 2020

Perceraian merupakan pilihan terakhir untuk menentukan jalannya rumah tangga setiap pasangan. Dampak dari perceraian tidak selama membawa dampak negatif, tergantung dari alasan bercerai pada pasangan. Terutama dampak tersebut dapat menimbulkan anak menjadi terluka secara psikologis. Lalu timbul masalah mengenai hak asuh anak, dari hak asuh anak itulah sering terjadi perbeutan anak sehingga mengambil paksa anak di bawah kekuasaan orang tua yang tidak mendapatkan hak asuh. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengkaji bagaimana perlindungan hukum bagi anak yang diambil secara paksa oleh orang tua yang tidak mendapatkan hak asuh anak. Untuk menemukan jawaban atas permasalahan dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan teori-teori hukum tertentu yang digunakan sebagai landasan untuk menganalisanya. Teori tersebut meliputi ; Teori Perlindungan Hukum dan Teori Keadilan. Metode pendekatan yang digunakan ialah bersifat yuridis normatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan 2 macam pendekatan yakni Pendekatan Perundang-undangan (Statute Approach ) dan Pendekatan Konseptual (Conceptual Approach). Hak asuh anak diatur dalam Pasal 105 Kompilasi Hukum Islam yang menyatakan bahwa anak di bawah umur 12 tahun diasuh oleh ibunya, sedangkan anak di atas umur 12 tahun berhak memilih pemegang hak asuhnya di antara ayah atau ibunya. Biaya pemeliharaan ditanggung oleh ayahnya. Jika ayah tidak dapat memenuhi kewajiban tersebut, maka ibu dapat ikut andil dalam biaya tanggungan anaknya. Orang tua yang tidak mendapatkan hak asuh masih berhak bertemu dengan anaknya, namun tidak bisa membawanya tanpa ijin orang tua yang mendapatkan hak asuh anak walau hanya untuk sekedar pergi untuk mengunjungi suatu tempat. Mengenai bisa atau tidak membawa anak tanpa izin dari pemegang kuasa anak, terdapat ketentuan dalam Pasal 330 Kitab Undang-Undang Pidana (KUHP).
Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Karya Fotografi Yang Diunggah Di Media Sosial Atau Jejaring Internet
Authors: Solehoddin Solehoddin
Published: July 2020

Karya fotografi yakni sebuah  kegiatan atau  proses  menghasilkan suatu seni gambar/foto melalui media cahaya dengan alat yang disebut kamera dengan maksud dan tujuan tertentu. Fotografi merupakan salah satu bentuk karya seni dari seorang yang bernama fotografer, karya fotografi telah diatur dalam Undang-Undang RI No. 28 Tahun 2014 tentang Hak Cipta. Namun dalam prakteknya masih terdapat banyak pelanggaran mengenai Hak Cipta yang salah satunya merupakan pelanggaran terkait karya seni fotografi. Dengan demikian kami mengkaji apa-apa saja upaya yang dapat dilakukan jika karya fotografi dipublikasikan tanpa seizin pemilik hak cipta (fotografer) dan sejauh mana perlindungan hukum yang dapat diterapkan mengenai hak cipta karya seni fotografi. Guna menjawab permasalahan, peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normatif dimana penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji studi dokumen yang menggunakan berbagai bahan hukum sekunder seperti peraturan perundang-undangan, keputusan pengadilan, teori hukum, dan juga dapat berupa pendapat para sarjana. Perlindungan hukum atas Hak Cipta karya seni fotografi tidak diperlukan upaya pendaftaran terlebih dahulu, karena saat suatu karya seni fotografi dipublikasikan maka secara otomatis telah timbul suatu Hak Cipta yang meliputi Hak Moral dan Hak Ekonomi.
Pemindahtanganan Obyek Kerjasama di Kawasan Lombok Internasional Airport (LIA) Kepada PT. Angkasa Pura
Authors: Tamtomo Joko , Djumardin Djumardin , Wira Pria Suhartana Lalu
Published: July 2020

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis “pengaturan investasi Pemerintah melalui perjanjian kerjasama pemanfaatan” dan “dapat tidaknya obyek perjanjian kerjasama pemanfaatan dipindahtangankan melalui perjanjian jual beli”. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum normatif.   Dengan metode pendekatan : Pendekatan perundang-undangan (statute approach), Pendekatan konspetual (conceptual approach),  dan Pendekatan kasus (case approach). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan : Bahwa sebelum berlakunya UU No. 25 Tahun 2007 tentang Penanaman Modal, di dalam UU 1 Tahun 1967 tentang Penanaman Modal Asing mengatur hal-hal yang bersifat limitatif berisi larangan bagi investor asing untuk menanamkan modalnya di Indonesia. Hal ini tercantum dalam Pasal 6 ayat 2 UU Nomor 1 Tahun 1967, yaitu : bidang-bidang yang menduduki peranan penting dalam pertahanan negara, “antara lain” produksi senjata, mesin, alat-alat peledak ada peralatan perang dilarang sama sekali bagi modal asing. Penyebutan kata-kata “antara lain” dalam pasal ini mencerminkan adanya ketidakpastian hukum dalam arti ketidakjelasan perumusan undang-undang. Apabila kita menganalisis pasal ini dengan model yang diketengahkan oleh Max Weber, maka pasal ini dianggap tidak memenuhi unsur formalitas dalam pembentukan hukum. Berdasarkan ketentuan Pasal 24 Peraturan Menteri Dalam Negeri Republik Indonesia Nomor 52 Tahun 2012 tentang Pedoman Pengelolaan Investasi  Pemerintah Daerah menentukan bahwa dalam hal invstasi pemerintah daerah diperkirakan rugi, pemerintah daerah melakukan divestasi.
Perlindungan Indikasi Geografis Untuk Melindungi Produk-Produk Masyarakat Lokal
Authors: Nurohma Nurohma
Published: July 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis mengenai perlindungan terhadap Indikasi Geografis berdasarkan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 51 Tahun 2007 untuk melindungi produk-produk masyarakat lokal. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah normatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan peraturan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan konseptual. Sejak di undangkan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 51 Tahun 2007 tentang Indikasi Geografis pada September 2007, merupakan titik awal perlindungan Indikasi Geografis di Indonesia atas produk-produk masyarakat lokal. Produk-produk masyarakat lokal yang bersifat kederahan di wilayahnya nyata memperlihatkan tingkat perekonomian seperti beberapa produk-produk yang telah ada antara lain; Kopi Kintamani, Kopi Arabika Toraya, Lada Bangka, Markisa Medan, Kangkung Lombok, Vanili Kepulauan Alor Cengkeh, Pala Ternate, Minyak Kayu Putih Ambon, Kayu Manis Bukit Tinggi, Tembakau Hitam Sumedang, Kopi Arabika Gayo,Susu Kuda Sumbawa, Cengkeh Minahasa, Ubi Celembu dan masih banyak lainnya. Produk-produk ini akan dapat memberikan kesukseskan dalam perekonomian asal saja masyarakat yang memilikinya mendaftarkan dengan sistem pendaftaran indikasi geografis yang selanjutnya dapat mengembangkannya ke negara-negara luar.
UNRRA and its arrival in Yugoslavia, 1944-1945
Authors: Ajlec Kornelija
Published: July 2020

Using resources from the United Nations and in part from the US National Archives, the paper attempts to illustrate the course of negotiations and building of relationships between Yugoslav political representatives, representatives of the Anglo-American Army and the United National Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) during a period of political watershed moments: the consolidation of the Communist Party’s authority in Yugoslavia and the victorious siege of Nazi Germany by the Allied Forces followed by their assumption of responsibility for the post-war reconstruction of Europe, including Yugoslavia.
Verbalni delikt, Beograđani i okupacioni režim tokom Drugog svetskog rata
Authors: Ristanović Rade
Published: July 2020

Ukidanje slobode govora i zabrana prikupljanja informacija koje ne potiču iz zvaničnih izvora bili su deo mera koje je okupator sprovodio u nameri da pacifikuje okupirani prostor i obeshrabri pružanje otpora na teritoriji Vojnog zapovednika za Srbiju. U članku se analizira na koji način i u kojoj meri su se građani okupiranog Beograda borili kako bi očuvali ove fundamentalne vrednosti jednog društva. Ovaj fenomen posmatran je i iz perspektive represivnog sistema. Ukazano je na metode rada policijskih i bezbednosnih struktura, kao i nivo represije prilikom obrade ove vrste prekršaja. Rad je nastao na osnovu arhivskog istraživanja, dopunjenog relevantnom literaturom i periodikom.
Recovering from the Economic Impact of COVID-19
Authors: Scott Peter
Published: July 2020

This chapter examines what lessons can be learned from three previous crises that created public debt mountains of similar magnitude to the pandemic: the First World War, Second World War, and Credit Crunch. In all three cases the Treasury pressed for drastic spending cuts, to maintain confidence in sterling and the City. However, in the one case where the Treasury’s advice was rejected, there was a substantially stronger recovery. The Treasury has similarly lobbied for austerity measures to deal with the Covid-19 government debt, again raising the spectre of slow growth and mass unemployment.
Portfolio Effects of Cryptocurrencies During the COVID-19 Crisis
Authors: González María de la O. , Jareño Francisco , Skinner Frank S.
Published: July 2020

We investigate the performance of optimised three asset portfolios comprised of stocks, bonds and a cryptocurrency or gold for the period immediately before and during the Covid-19 financial crisis. We compare the performance of these portfolios with a two-asset cash portfolio comprised of stocks and bonds. Cryptocurrencies have the potential to control risk as most portfolios that include cryptocurrencies consistently experienced risk no greater than 50 basis points above the risk experienced by cash portfolios. However, there is no free lunch. While three asset portfolios can control risk, they also have a lower return per unit of risk.
Avoiding a Great Depression in the Era of Climate Change
Authors: Bardsley Nicholas
Published: July 2020

If loan issue falls faster than repayments, money becomes increasingly scarce, leading to deflationary pressures and unemployment. Central banks have responded by ‘quantitative easing’, a regressive form of money printing which buys off the national debt. Such credit could instead finance green infrastructure, health and social care, a basic income, and debt relief. Fiscal policy expansion which is not monetised, in contrast, results in crowding out. Given the ecological crisis caused by greenhouse emissions, the aim ought not to be resumption of business as usual. A social-ecological response to the crisis would deploy a mixture of public credit creation deployed in prioritised sectors, progressive taxation, and direct curbs on greenhouse emissions.
India’s Lockdown and the Great Exodus
Authors: Daripa Arup
Published: July 2020

The pandemic-induced lockdown in India caused a great exodus of millions of seasonal workers from cities, an impact for which the government was completely unprepared. This essay considers the socio-economic setting of the exodus, the potential economic and epidemiological impact, policy suggestions, and evaluation of the policy (non)response of the Indian government. We consider the underlying political economy of policy distortion and suggest ways that might enable incentive compatible corrections.
Human Skills & the AI COVID Challenge
Authors: Pasha Naeema
Published: July 2020

This chapter examines the impact of both the COVID-19 pandemic and AI on the world of work. Both have created further uncertainty and ambiguity in the labour market landscape. In dealing with high uncertainty, developing both organisational and adaptability skillsets is critical to success, and a dynamic approach may be suitable to enhance skill-building.
Motivation Strategies in FL classes
Review and Comparison of Empirical Researchs on Learners
Authors: Cucinotta Giacomo
Published: July 2020

Motivation is considered as a pivotal component in successful foreign language learning, and has been the subject of increasing research attention in recent decades. This paper collected and reviewed the literature on motivational strategies in the language classroom. The review focusses on studies that investigate the importance student attached to strategies and juxtaposes the findings. The results confirm that motivation is context-dependent, however some strategies – especially those related to teacher behaviour, creating a positive classroom climate, and recognizing students’ efforts – can transfer across contexts, and therefore should be emphasized in future teacher training.
Diagnosis, Surveillance and Management of Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus Infections in Chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera)
Authors: Mitchell Cara M , Johnson Linda K , Crim Marcus J , Wiedmeyer Charles E , Pugazhenthi Umarani , Tousey Susan , Tollin Daniel J , Habenicht Lauren M , Fink Michael K , Fong Derek L , Leszczynski Jori K , Manuel Christopher A
Published: July 2020

During a 6-mo period, two 5-6 mo old female chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera) were examined at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus after the discovery of firm, nonmobile masses in the left ventral cervical and left axillary region. Other than these findings and
mild weight loss, both chinchillas' physical exams were normal. Bloodwork revealed an inflammatory leukogram characterized by leukocytosis, toxic neutrophils, lymphopenia, and monocytosis with mild, nonregenerative anemia. At necropsy, both masses were identified as abscesses. Streptococcus
equi, subspecies zooepidemicus (S. zooepidemicus) was isolated in pure culture. Histology of the lungs, liver, spleen, and kidneys showed a marked increase in the numbers of both polymorphonuclear leukocytes and lymphocytes. Both animals were deemed unsuitable for research
and were euthanized under isoflurane anesthesia by an intracardiac injection of pentobarbital sodium solution. S. zooepidemicus is an opportunistic, commensal organism found in the upper respiratory tract of horses. This organism has been documented to cause disease in other species
and is zoonotic. Infections in humans have been reported, resulting in glomerulonephritis, endocarditis, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, meningitis, and death. To aid in diagnosis and prospective surveillance of this bacteria, oral and nasal swabs were collected from the remaining cohort
of chinchillas, and a qPCR screening assay was implemented. Within 12 mo, 4 of 41 additional females tested positive by culture or qPCR, resulting in a disease prevalence of 14% (6 of 43). However, only 2 of the additional 4 S. zooepidemicus positive animals developed clinical signs.
The potential for the spread of infection, zoonosis, and adverse effects on research demonstrate that surveillance for S. zooepidemicus should be considered in a biomedical research environment.