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Developing a Service Quality Model for Private Higher Education Institutions in Lebanon
Authors: Khattab Farah
Published: June 2021

Objective - The objective of this study is to identify and implement the most suitable and prominent dimensions for service quality, which is key for the development of a successful model. Within a competitive academic environment, Lebanese higher education institutions are forced to develop their own dimensions of service quality and offer higher quality services than their competitors. Therefore, identifying the key dimensions of service quality in the Lebanese higher education sector is a priority for universities, to improve their overall services and maintain high levels of retention. The foremost condition to success is a well-developed service quality assessment process to evaluate university services. This paper aims to investigate the most effective service quality assessment tool for Lebanese universities, in addition to the corresponding dimensions of service quality and their impact on the satisfaction of the students.

Methodology/Technique - This study undertakes a comprehensive review of recent studies dealing with different aspects of service quality models and the corresponding service quality dimensions are presented and discussed. Considering the proved and established qualities and capabilities of the SERVQUAL model and the urgent need for service quality assessment for private higher education institutions in Lebanon, a modified SERVQUAL model with seven dimensions is proposed and highlighted as a potential model for assessing service quality in the Lebanese higher education sector.

Findings - Based on the comprehensive literature review carried out, it was noted that the SERVQUAL instrument is the most prominent model used in recent investigations to assess service quality in the higher education sector.

Novelty - Choosing the proper and the most influential service quality model is one of the crucial challenges faced in higher education.

Type of Paper: Review.

Keywords: Service Quality; Quality Dimensions; Service Model; Customer Satisfaction; Lebanese Higher Education.

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Entrepreneurial Personality in Predicting Self-Regulation on Small and Medium Business Entrepreneurs in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia
Authors: Farradinna Syarifah , Fadhlia Tengku Nila , Azmansyah Azmansyah
Published: June 2021

Objective - The present study was conducted to describe the psychological state of the entrepreneur in the utilization of resource potential and business development, and to identify the personality factors that most influence self-regulation in SMEs entrepreneurs. Methodology/Technique - This study was performed using a measurement scale in order to test the response of the personality factors and self-regulation of entrepreneurs of SMEs in Pekanbaru, Riau. The sample included 152 entrepreneurs of SMEs. Regression analysis was been applied to test the influence of the personality factors contributing towards self-regulation. In addition, descriptive response analysis is used to describe the response shown by the participants regarding the variables measured. Findings – The analysis shows that personality factors (openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness) have a significant effect on self-regulation in entrepreneurs in Pekanbaru City. The results also show that the personality factor neuroticism does not have a significant effect on self-regulation in entrepreneurs of SMEs in Pekanbaru, Riau. Novelty - SMEs in Indonesia hold the potential for increasing economic growth. Despite this, the Central Bureau of Statistics has recorded a decrease in the number of new SMEs from 2011 to 2014. Type of Paper - Empirical. Keywords: Entrepreneurial Personality; Self-Regulation; Small and Medium Business Entrepreneurs. JEL Classification: L20, L26; L29.
The Effect of Compensation on the Performance of Police Hospital Employees in Bandung, Indonesia
Authors: Pangarso Astadi , Darmawan Ibnu Harry , Kamil Irmansyah Ihsanul
Published: June 2021

Objective - The aim of this research is to test the correlation between the compensation variable to the performance of police hospital employees. The increasing trend of hospital patients in 2012 and 2013 indicates that competition among hospitals, particularly public hospitals, has increased. Therefore, as a hospital belonging to the classification of public hospitals, Bhayangkara Lv.(level) II Sartika Asih Bandung hospital should be able to improve its performance in order to compete with other public hospitals.

Methodology/Technique - Overall achievement of performance objectives is still below target among hospitals, and the average performance on Bhayangkara Lv. II Sartika Asih Bandung hospital is no exception. This research uses descriptive research to examine 77 Bayangkara Lv.II Sartika Asih Bandung Police Hospital employees using proportional stratified random sampling. The analysis used in this research is a validity test, reliability test, simple linear regression analysis, coefficient determination, and T-test.

Findings - The results of the determination coefficient test showed that compensation has an effect on employee performance (23.1% of Bhayangkara Lv. II Sartika Asih Bandung Hospital employees showed improved performance as a result of compensation).

Novelty - The management of Bhayangkara Lv. II Sartika Asih Bandung Hospital should pay greater attention to the types of compensation provided to employees, to increase employee performance.

Type of Paper: Empirical

Keywords: Compensation; Performance; Hospital; Employee Performance; Indonesia.

JEL Classification: M10, M11, M19.
Local Culture, Internal Marketing and Employee Satisfaction in Improving Financial Performance: A Case Study of Microfinance Institutions in Bali
Authors: Astawa I Putu , Sukawati Tjokorda Gde Raka
Published: June 2021

Objective - Local culture acts as a bridge in empowering the resources owned by a firm so they can operate harmoniously. This research tests the theory of local culture, internal marketing, and employee satisfaction in an effort to improve financial performance.

Methodology/Technique - The research is supported by the existing phenomenon of increasing credit issues. The data is obtained from 1,364 questionnaires and is quantitatively analyzed through Structural Equation Modelling. A qualitative analysis is used to deepen the anomaly relationship through a phenomenological approach.

Findings - The result show that local culture becomes the organizational culture, but has no direct influence on the improvement of performance. Indicators related to the environment have a very low contribution to the development of organizational culture. Internal marketing indicators, such as recruitment processes and internal communication, have a significant contribution on the achievement of financial performance. Further, employee satisfaction has a significant impact on the achievement of financial performance.

Novelty - This study develops a new model that can be used to enhance financial performance. The integration of local culture into internal marketing and employee satisfaction is a relatively novel invention.

Type of Paper: Empirical

Keywords: Local Culture; Internal Marketing; Employee Satisfaction; Financial Performance; Microfinance Institutions; Bali.

JEL Classification: Z1, Z10, Z19.
An Empirical Study on TQM Practices and its Influence on Employee Satisfaction and Performance in Technical Institutions: Teachers' Perspectives
Authors: Prasad Ch. V. V. S. N. V. , Prabhudesai Rohit
Published: June 2021

Objective - Employee satisfaction and employee performance are critical to a service-oriented organization and its performance. Employees play a crucial role in the successful delivery of service and maintaining customer relationships in service oriented organizations. Satisfied employees in general perform better in service delivery as compared to unsatisfied employees. Employee satisfaction, in turn, results from total quality management initiatives such as top management support, employee training, employee participation, employee rewards, and team work that enable employees to provide better customer service. While the relationship of TQM practices and employee satisfaction has been tested in other service sectors, it has not been explored in the education sector. The objective of this paper is to investigate how TQM practices have an impact on employee satisfaction and employee performance within the context of technical institutions in India.

Methodology/Technique - The data is collected from 250 teaching faculties of technical institutions in the southern states of India.

Findings - The results of the study confirm that TQM practices are significantly positive predictors of employee satisfaction, which in turn contributes to better employee performance within the educational sector in India.

Novelty - This study contributes to the development of literature by empirically testing the link between TQM practices and employee satisfaction and employee performance within the context of the education sector.

Type of Paper: Empirical.

Keywords: Total Quality Management; Employee Satisfaction; Employee Performance; Technical Institutions.

JEL Classification: A20. A29.
Marketing Strategies of Services and Purchasing Incentives in Asia
Authors: Al. R. Firend , Qian Wang
Published: June 2021

Objective - This research explores the changing mechanism in the relationship between retailers and consumers whereby consumers face higher-prices due to inflation while their earnings, and thereby their disposal income, does not simultaneously increase.

Methodology/Technique - An examination is conducted on the use of loyalty cards in the Malaysian retail sector to determine whether Asian consumers are enticed by the use of loyalty programs, which can be seen as an attempt to save money when making purchases.

Findings - The findings suggest that loyalty programs will expand in the future to include other offerings as they gain momentum and popularity. This research concludes that Malaysian consumers, like most of Southeast Asian consumers, are price adverse, and hence will take opportunities to save money when making purchases.

Novelty - The findings of this research can be generalized to the Southeast Asian region due to the similarity of consumption and national characteristics between Malaysian and Southeast Asian consumers.

Type of Paper: Empirical.

Keywords: Marketing; Strategy; Incentives; Services; Retail; Loyalty, Asia.

JEL Classification: M30. M31. M39
The Study on Blue Ocean Strategy in Guiding and Counselling of Senior High School in Indonesia
Authors: Jarkawi Jarkawi , Sultani Sultani , Mahfuz Mahfuz
Published: June 2021

Objective - The development of science and technology has had a rapid and unexpected impact on human life. It also creates chaos and presents a challenge to various aspects of life, including to procedures of guidance and counselling in senior high schools. This area of research requires a dynamic movement to create a new world or new value in counselling and guidance management to increase its effectiveness, efficiency, creativity and productivity. This study aims to determine student behavior in the science and technology era, using the blue ocean strategy of guidance and counselling to create new value.

Methodology/Technique - The study uses a descriptive qualitative method using 4 teachers as the source of primary data and 4 principals and 8 students as the source of secondary data.

Findings - The results show that student behavior is very adaptive to independent learning and, on the other hand, the groups tend to behave politely.

Novelty - The blue ocean strategy of guidance and counselling has created a new world in accordance with the needs of students through assessment and innovation of counselling and guidance programs in senior high schools.

Type of Paper: Empirical.

Keywords: Blue Ocean Strategy; Counselling and Guidance, School, Indonesia.

JEL Classification: A20. A29
A Multiple Measure of Organizational Performances and its Effect on Distinctive Marketing Competencies: An Empirical Study of India and the Maldives
Authors: Keerthika Divya , Alagarsamy Subburaj
Published: June 2021

Objective - The role of knowledge management and competencies related to marketing skills are essential for Indian and Maldivian businesses, due to the emerging economy and globalization. This study therefore aims to identify the impact of marketing competencies on organizational performance in automobile sales centers, by reviewing the relationship between marketing competencies and firm performance, to support interest and investments in such a concept.

Methodology/Technique - 424 respondents (327 Indian samples and 97 Maldivian samples) were randomly selected for the research, with a 71% response rate. The first section of the questionnaire consists of questions related to marketing competencies (32 items) and the second section contains items related to organizational performance (10 items), and the last part includes questions about the respondents' demographical differences. After the data collection, construct validity and reliability statistic tests were conducted to check the validity and reliability of the instrument using IBM SPSS AMOS 23.

Findings - The structural equation modelling results for the Indian and the Maldivian samples reveal that marketing competencies have a significant and positive affect on organizational performance.

Novelty - This study may be useful for policymakers and top-level managers in the automobile sector; this study provides empirical insights into how the performance of the firm is affected by marketing competencies.

Type of Paper: Empirical.

Keywords: Marketing Competency; Marketing Resources and Capabilities; Automobile Sales Centers; India; Maldives.

JEL Classification: M30. M31. M37. M39
Strategic Leadership Style and Commitment to Service Quality on Services Innovation in Local Enterprise Water Services
Authors: Afifah Nur , Daud Ilzar
Published: June 2021

Objective - This study explores and examines the theoretical framework regarding the influence of strategic leadership styles that include transformational leadership style and transactional leadership styles as well as their influence on commitment to service quality and how leadership style influences service innovation in local enterprise water services.

Methodology/Technique - The number of respondents in this study were 120 employees who were selected using a purposive sampling method and were represented by each section relating to the task of serving customers. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is used to analyze the research data.

Findings - The results show that transformational leadership style has an influence on commitment to services quality and service innovation.

Novelty - Likewise, the transactional leadership style affects commitment to services quality, but it does not affect service innovation.

Type of Paper: Empirical.

Keywords: Transformational and Transactional Leadership Style; Commitment to Service Quality (CSQ); Service Innovation (SI).

JEL Classification: M10. M11. M19
The Challenges of Recruitment and Selection Systems in Indonesia
Authors: Baron Ihil S. , Musthafa Musthafa , Agustina Hellya
Published: June 2021

Objective - The present study aims to describe the challenges of recruitment and selection systems encountered in Indonesia, to ultimately identify the factors influencing the rationale for recruitment and selection processes.

Methodology/Technique - A case study approach is used with in-depth interview method for explaining the challenges of recruitment and selection systems applied in Indonesia. The procedure of data analysis consists of three actions that take place instantaneously: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions.

Findings - The findings of this study show that an organisation can obtain qualified personnel who meet their requirements through the application of effective principles in the process of recruitment and selection, in addition to adopting the principles of clarity, planning, legal aspects, accuracy, fairness, honesty, and trust from HR.

Novelty - The empirical implications of this study provide a deeper understanding of the resource-based theory. Which explains that humans, as assets of an organization, must be recruited and selected with the right procedures and processes to ensure they provide value to the organization and increase its credibility. In addition, the findings of this study can be adopted by organizations within their recruitment systems, to capture competent candidates for recruitment. Hence, the results of this study further the development of the current principle of human capital for organizations.
Type of Paper: Empirical

Keywords: Challenges; Recruitment and Selection System; In-depth Interview; Qualified Personnel; Approach Ideal Qualification.

JEL Classification: M10, M12, M19.
Influence of Celebrity Credibility on Consumer Product Evaluation and Attitude Formation – A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Deshbhag Raksha , Mohan Bijuna C
Published: June 2021

Objective - Celebrity endorsement is considered to be one of the leading advertising strategies used by marketers to promote brands. Celebrities are the most powerful information sources which have the ability to form or change consumer attitudes. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the influence of celebrity credibility on consumer product evaluation, specifically in relation to attitude formation.

Methodology/Technique - This paper presents the conceptual framework for understanding how the credibility of celebrities can influence the evaluation of products by consumers and consequently, the formation of consumer attitudes. The model is developed through an extensive review of the literature on celebrity credibility, consumer product evaluation (CPE) and attitude formation.

Findings - The traits of celebrity credibility, particularly trustworthiness, expertise and attractiveness, have an important role to play in the evaluation of products by consumers. CPE occurs in a variety of ways and is influenced by, at least in part, celebrity credibility.

Novelty - The model presented in this study endeavours to investigate these relationships to add to the existing body of knowledge.
Type of Paper: Review

Keywords: Celebrity Endorsement; Celebrity Credibility; Consumer Product Evaluation; Consumer Perception; Attitude Formation.

JEL Classification: M10, M12, M19.
Model for Strengthening Employee Performance
Authors: Soehari Tjiptogoro Dinarjo , Hasanah Rina Uswatun , Aima dan M. Havidz
Published: June 2021

Objective - The instability of employee performance in the last three years requires a solution to strengthen employee performance. This study aims to develop a model for strengthening employee performance.

Methodology/Technique - This study uses quantitative exploratory techniques with SPSS software, with the following independent variable: Employee Performance (Y), and dependent variables: Organizational Change (X1), Organizational Culture (X2), and Achievement Motivation (X3). The case study is conducted in the Jakarta Islamic Centre, which has a population of 46 people.

Findings - The regression Results (1) of the regression equation are Y = 0.099 + 0.148X1 + 0.037 X2 + 0.797X3; RSq = 0.737: F calculated 35.435 with Sig = 0,000. The findings show that employee achievement motivation is a factor that determines high employee performance, organizational changes and organizational culture have no significant effect but when taken together with motivation, have a significant influence on employee performance.

Novelty - If there is no policy or implementation of organizational change, organizational culture, and motivation to support employee performance, then employee performance will be low, around 0.099 on scale 1-5.
Type of Paper: Empirical.

Keywords: Organizational Change; Organizational Culture; Motivation; Employee Performance.

JEL Classification: M10, M14, M19.
Mortalidad Quirúrgica durante pandemia de coronavirus en un centro universitario
Authors: Dominguez Contreras Carlos Ignacio , Gallardo Garcia Ricardo , Corvalan Gutierrez Mariluna , Sanchez Marchant Rodrigo , Sandoval Silva Gabriel , Rappoport Stramwasser Jaime
Published: June 2021

Introducción: La pandemia de coronavirus, iniciada en Wuhan el 2019, ha trastocado al mundo y afectado profundamente a la actividad quirúrgica al restringir el número de intervenciones en forma dramática, después de los reportes iniciales de mortalidad postoperatoria sobre el 20% en pacientes operados portadores de COVID. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar las cifras de mortalidad quirúrgica, en pacientes intervenidos quirúrgicamente durante la pandemia del COVID-19.Materiales y métodos: Cohorte retrospectiva de pacientes operados entre el 15 de marzo 2020 y el 31 de julio 2020 en un centro universitario. Se evaluó variables clínicas asociadas a la intervención quirúrgica y coinfeccion por SARS-CoV2.Resultados: Se analizaron 344 pacientes quienes presentaron una mortalidad global de 6,1%. Se realizó examen de PCR para COVID a 153 pacientes.Presentaron un riesgo de mortalidad significativo los pacientes: PCR COVID+ (22,7%), p=0,01, portadores de hipertensión arterial (11,6%) p=0,03 y mayores de 60 años (12,4%) p<0,001.No fueron factores estadísticamente significativos de mayor riesgo de mortalidad, las siguientes variables: género, obesidad, diabetes mellitus, patología oncológica, cirugía de urgencia y clasificación de ASA.Al analizar dos subgrupos se observó que los pacientes menores de 60 años COVID negativo presentaron una cifra de mortalidad de 1,26%, versus 36,3% en los mayores de 60 años, COVID positivos (p=0,01).Discusión: Los resultados del presente estudio sugieren que se debe realizar los mayores esfuerzos para descartar la infección por SARS-CoV2 en la evaluación preoperatoria para disminuir los riesgos de mortalidad postoperatoria.
Tratamiento Quirúrgico de Fracturas de Cóndilo Mandibular: Reducción asistida por endoscopio como complemento al tratamiento convencional
Authors: Mardones Muñoz Marcelo , Torres Manríquez Coral , Gunckel Muñoz Renato , Bravo Ahumada Rodrigo
Published: June 2021

Introducción: Las fracturas de cóndilo presentan una alta incidencia dentro las fracturas de mandíbula. Son principalmente tratadas por reducción abierta y fijación interna mediante elementos de osteosíntesis (ORIF), o por reducción cerrada (CR) con fijación máxilo-mandibular (MMF). El tratamiento asistido por endoscopio de estas fracturas, ofrece una alternativa y complemento quirúrgico a las limitaciones que se pueden presentar en la ORIF clásica.Objetivo: Describir la técnica de reducción quirúrgica asistida por endoscopio mediante acceso transoral y acceso retromandibular, como complemento a la técnica quirúrgica convencional para el tratamiento de fracturas de cóndilo mandibular, evaluando criterios clínicos en una serie de casos operados por esta técnica.Materiales y método: Estudio descriptivo de presentación de serie de casos de pacientes con fractura de cóndilo, tratados con reducción quirúrgica asistida por endoscopio mediante accesos transoral y retromandibular, entre los años 2017 y 2018. Resultados De los siete pacientes operados, un 85,7% presentó una función mandibular normal, un 100% presentó una función motora neurológica facial normal, y un 71,4% no presentó dolor postoperatorio en el control de los 6 meses. Todos los pacientes recuperaron la oclusión que tenían de forma previa a la fractura mandibular. No se reportaron casos que tuvieran la necesidad de reintervención quirúrgica.ConclusionesLa reducción quirúrgica asistida por endoscopio para las fracturas de cóndilo mandibular es una técnica que ofrece un complemento a la técnica quirúrgica convencional, permitiendo mayor visibilidad de las estructuras, menor morbilidad quirúrgica y complicaciones mínimas en relación a las técnicas convencionales descritas
Elaboración de un simulador de trauma torácico a partir de un torso cadavérico utilizando tecnología de imágenes digitales e impresión 3D.
Authors: Spoerer Sebastián , Vela Javier , Contreras Caterina , Ortiz Catalina , Caro Iván , Riquelme Carlos , Garrido Francisco , Inzunza Óscar , Ramos Juan Pablo , Achurra Pablo , Varas Julián , Jarufe Nicolás
Published: June 2021

Objetivo: Presentar la elaboración de un simulador de trauma torácico de alta fidelidad elaborado mediante modelamiento e impresión 3D a partir de un torso humano cadavérico.Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo del desarrollo de un simulador de trauma torácico utilizando metodología centrada en el prototipado y la iteración basada en testeos.Resultados: Se elaboró un simulador reutilizable mediante la digitalización de un torso cadavérico utilizando tomografía computada. Se realizó una reconstrucción digital del torso diseñando los planos subcutáneos, muscular y óseo en base a las imágenes del paciente pre y post toracotomía anterolateral. Utilizando impresión 3D y materiales sintéticos, se elaboró la caja torácica para luego instalar un corazón y pulmón porcino ventilado y perfundido. Los parches de la toracotomía son reemplazables y de bajo costo. En conjunto, este simulador permite el entrenamiento en manejo de lesiones traumáticas cardiacas y pulmonares de alta fidelidad.Conclusión: La metodología presentada permite la creación de un modelo para el entrenamiento y evaluación de habilidades quirúrgicas en trauma torácico. Los elementos principales del simulador son reutilizables y permiten mantener bajos los costos del entrenamiento.
An Assessment of Hydropower Potential for Electrical Energy Harvesting in Water Distribution Network in Buea Cameroon
Authors:   Pursuing, PhD, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Buea Republic of Cameroon., Ajamah Ferdinand , Tsafack Dr. Pierre ,   Ph D, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Buea-Republic of Cameroon., Tanyi Emmanuel ,   Professor and Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology of the University of Buea, in Cameroon.,   Associate professor, Power System, University of Dschang, Cameroon., Cheukem Andre , Ducharne Benjamin ,   Graduated, University of Claude Bernard Lyon.
Published: June 2021

Significant amount of energy is consumed in water supply systems resulting in reduced sustainability of these systems. Measures to reduce their energy demand are strongly needed. In this study, an estimation of the intrinsic hydro energy potential of the water supply system of a Cameroon municipality was made in order to propose an energy-potential map useful to identify the most interesting sites where excess energy in the network can be harvested to improve the energy efficiency of the network. A geodatabase to store network data was developed using Geographic Information Systems. The shapefiles resource data were explored and the hydraulic simulator EPANET software was used to create a model. Calculations were performed to determine the energy recovery values at different locations in the network. The resulting digital map presented 18 candidate sites which show a total annual energy potential of 635 MWh, realizable at capacity factor and efficiency of 41 % and 65 % respectively. This potential can offset the energy footprint of the network by about 34 % while 127 tons of carbon-dioxide emission reductions are achieved. The results of this investigation highlight that development of renewable energy resource on water supply network infrastructure is an innovative technology that can contribute significantly to improve the energy efficiency, economic and environmental sustainability of the water supply system.
Using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Principles to Implement a Wealth Management System
Authors:   Pursuing Bachelor of Engineering, Department Information Technology, Usha Mittal Institute of Technology, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Mukherjee* Prarthana , Palan Prit ,   Pursuing Bachelor of Engineering, Department Information Technology, Usha Mittal Institute of Technology, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Bonde M. V. ,   Assistant Professor, Department Information Technology, Usha Mittal Institute of Technology, SNDT Women‟s University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Published: June 2021

Studies have shown that new generation of millennials have limited to no knowledge about managing their finances. This lack of awareness has created a need for financial literacy which is not only an essential employ-ability skill but also, a paramount life skill. Not only the younger generation but many individuals already in the corporate field are at their wit’s end when it comes to planning their finances and making correct financial decisions. This is where awareness in wealth management comes in. Wealth management is an investment advisory service. It also combines financial services to address the needs of individuals. It is more than just investment advice; it encompasses all parts of a person's financial life. The users can find all the information of different investments rather than integrating all the information from different places. They can generate a plan themselves or with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning principles, manage their own and their family's current and future needs.
Un “caso lessicale”: scanno/scranna/scranno
Authors: Bonomi Ilaria
Published: June 2021

Alcuni lettori ci sottopongono i termini scanno, scranno e scranna: ci sono differenze di significato? Hanno origine comune? Quale delle tre forme è più opportuno usare?
KARAKTERISTIK MEKANIS BETON YANG MENGGUNAKAN IRON SLAG SEBAGAI AGREGAT HALUS
Authors: - Hijriah , Yunianti Nur Hadijah
Published: June 2021

The demand for environmentally friendly concrete mixtures is currently increasing due to an increase in global temperatures. Therefore, innovation is needed in the world of Civil Engineering to produce structures that can reduce global warming. One alternative that can be taken is by utilizing materials from environmentally friendly products such as Iron Slag. This study aims to determine the characteristics of the aggregate and to analyze the strength of the concrete mixture using Iron Slag as a substitute for fine aggregate. This research is an experimental study which was conducted in the Laboratory of Concrete and Structural Materials, Bosowa University. Variations in the test object were the levels of addition of Iron Slag with levels of 0%, 25% and 50%. The test object will be observed at the age of 28 days, where the number of test objects is 29 pieces. The tests carried out include testing the characteristics of the materials used, both coarse and fine aggregates, as well as testing the compressive strength of the concrete. Based on the results of the research analysis, it was concluded that Iron Slag waste met the criteria as fine aggregate for concrete mixtures.
PERUBAHAN WARNA IKAN MAS Cyprinus carpio DENGAN PENAMBAHAN EKSTRA BUAH PALA Myristica argentha PADA DOSIS BERBEDA
Authors: Budi Sutia , Mardiana Mardiana , Geris Geris , Tantu A. Gusti
Published: June 2021

Ikan Hias jenis ikan Mas Koi Cyprinus carpio memiliki daya tarik pada warna yang dimunculkan dari tubuhnya. Dagung buah Pala Myristica argentha memiliki pigmen karotenoid, asam askorbat, flavenoid, phenol asit dan lutein. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perubahan warna merah tubuh ikan Mas Koi Cyprinus carpio melalui pemberian ekstrak kasar pala dengan dosis yang berbeda. Parameter peubah yang diukur berupa perubahan warna dengan menggunakan scoring melalui metode modifikasi TCF. Wadah  penelitian menggunakan toples transparan 5 L, dengan volume air sebanyak 3,5 L per wadah.  Hewan uji yang digunakan adalah ikan Mas dengan panjang  10 ± 3,6 cm dengan kepadatan 1 ekor per wadah.  Perlakuan yang di uji adalah berbagai konsentrasi ekstrak kasar buah pala dalam pakan, yakni A = 0 % , B = 5 %, C = 10 % dan D = 15 %, dengan masing – masing 3 kali ulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan berbagai konsentrasi ekstrak pala memberikan pengaruh terhadap perubahan warna merah  tubuh ikan Mas Koi.
ANALISIS NILAI TAMBAH AGROINDUSTRI COKELAT BATANGAN (MACOA) (Studi Kasus CV. Putra Mataram, KecamatanWonomulyo, Kabupaten Polewali Mandar)
Authors: Jayanti Ratna , Irmayani Irmayani , Arman Arman
Published: June 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui berapa besar nilai tambah pada agroindustri cokelat batangan (macoa) di CV. Putra Mataram Kecamatan Wonomulyo Kabupaten Polewali Mandar. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan September. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini yaitu wawancara, pengamatan dan dokumentasi, sedangkan metode analisis data yang digunakan yaitu dengan menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif dan metode hayami. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian agroindustri cokelat batangan (Macoa) di CV. Putra Mataram Kecamatan Wonomulyo Kabupaten Polewali Mandar menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan pengolahan biji kakao menjadi cokelat batangan mempunyai nilai tambah yang cukup banyak. Besarnya nilai tambah pada agroindusti cokelat batangan (Macoa) di CV. Putra Mataram yaitu Rp 406.640,- /kg bahan baku, sedangkan keuntungan yang diterima yaitu Rp 390.812,-.
PPOT PROGRAM PEMBINAAN ORANG TUA DI SEKOLAH AL FALAH JAKARTA
Authors: Parina Parina , Handrianto Budi , Al-Hamat Anung
Published: June 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendapatkan gambaran program pembinaan orang tua yang dilakukan di Sekolah Al Falah Jakarta, mengetahui latar belakang, tujuan, hambatan dan manfaat program pembinaan orang tua di Sekolah Al Falah yang disebut dengan Program Pelatihan Guru dan Orang Tua (PPOT). Metode yang yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus. Kerjasama antara sekolah dan orang tua siswa sangat penting untuk tercapainya tujuan pendidikan. Sinergitas pendidikan di rumah dan sekolah sangat dibutuhkan agar program pendidikan disekolah dapat diteruskan di rumah atau sebaliknya. Pendidikan keluarga merupakan dasar dan kunci pendidikan selanjutnya. Sehingga sentral pendidikan seharusnya ada di rumah. Namun hari ini sentral pendidikan berpindah dari rumah ke sekolah. Orang tua tidak siap menjadi pendidik untuk anak – anaknya. Sekolah Al – Falah mewajibkan orang tua untuk terlibat dalam pendidikan anaknya tidak hanya menyerahkan sepenuhnya pendidikan kepada sekolah. Orang tua harus mampu menjadi guru yang baik untuk anak – anaknya karena orang tua adalah guru pertama, sekolah membantu orang tua sebagai guru ke dua. Dalam rangka meningkatkan kapasitas orang tua, sekolah mewajibkan kepada orang tua untuk mengikuti program pembinaan yang disebut dengan Program Pelatihan Guru dan orang Tua (PPOT). PPOT di Al Falah dilakukan dengan berbagai macam metode sehingga mampu menyadarkan orang tua sebagai pendidik bagi anak-anaknya dan juga membuat orang tua memiliki skill dalam mendidik anak - anaknya.
EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENT ON GROWING HYDROPONICS MAIZE FODDER USING LOW-COST GREENHOUSE CULTIVATING UNIT FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION.
Authors: B. Adamu, , S. Abdullahi, , S. G Saidu, , Sunday Francis Yustus
Published: June 2021

The term 'Hydroponics' was derived from Greek words 'hydro' means water and 'ponics' means labor. Hydroponic is a modern agricultural
technique that uses nutrient solution rather than soil solution for fodder production. As population increases the food demand also increased, the
existing system of agriculture will not be able to meet the food requirement in the near future due to environmental challenges in the industry. The
major environmental factors affecting the hydroponics production system are; Temperature, relative humidity, and light. The objectives of this
studies are to examine the hydroponics greenhouse technologies, impact of environmental factors on hydroponics greenhouse cultivation and
challenges of growing on hydroponics greenhouse system. This study revealed that hydroponics greenhouse cultivation is a better option for
improved fodder production, water utilization, palatability and digestibility.
PARTIAL RIGHT TENTORIAL HYPOPLASIA WITH FOCAL BRAIN HERNIATIONA RARE INCIDENTAL FINDING
Authors: Algeri Raksha , Babu Rahul , A Rashmi
Published: June 2021

Partial tentorial hypoplasia with ipsilateral focal brain herniation is an extremely rare cause of idiopathic intracranial herniation with very few
cases reported in the literature. This is an essentially benign condition which may mimic a sinister pathology to a radiologist unaware of this rare
entity.We present a case of 58 year old male presenting with giddiness and headaches. An MRI brain was performed which revealed this rare
incidental nding which on the rst look simulated a mass.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON ‘QUALITY OF LIFE’AMONG THE GERIATRIC POPULATION OF URBAN AND RURALAREA OF WEST BENGAL.
Authors: Chowdhury Apurba , Chakrabarty Debadutta , Kumar Jana Pulak , Banerjee Shibasish , Mondal Soumitra
Published: June 2021

Background: Geriatric population of India is increasing gradually. Geriatric population is more vulnerable to chronic health problems.
Objectives: The study aimed to assess the quality of life (QOL) of geriatric population and to nd out relationship between socio demographic
Variables and quality of life Materials and Methods: This community based observational, descriptive & cross-sectional study was conducted in
urban and rural eld practice area of Community Medicine department, of a Medical College of West Bengal. Total 412 (206 each area) study
population were interviewed and data were analysed. Results: Age group, type of Family, education and per-capita income, showing signicant
relationship with Physical domains of WHOQOL-(BREF) in urban area and mean age group showing signicant relationship with Physical
domains of WHOOOL (BREF) only in rural area. Education, Present occupation per-capita income and addiction status to alcohol showing
signicant relationship with Psychological domains of WHOQOL-(BREF) in urban and Religion, Mean age group, Type of Family is showing
signicant relationship. Religion, Mean age group, type of family, education and per-capita income showing signicant relationship with social
domains of WHOQOL (BREF) in urban and in rural areas, only religion showing signicant relationship .Type of Family, education, per-capita
income and Addiction status to alcohol, showing signicant relationship with Environmental domains of WHOQOL (BREF) in urban area and In
rural area religion, type of family and education showing signicant relationship. Conclusions: The present study revealed that age group, type of
family, religion, education, per capita income, occupation and addictions had signicant effect on QOL.
MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF POLYPOGON MONSPELIENSIS (L.) DESF., A COMMON KITCHENGARDEN GRASS OF CHOUPARAN, HAZARIBAG, JHARKHAND
Authors: Ambasta Nirbhay
Published: June 2021

Polypogon monspeliensis (L.) Desf. is a common kitchen garden grass belonging to the family Poaceae/ Gramineae (Bor, 1960). In English, it is
known as annual beard-grass or rabbitsfoot grass (Hooker, 1896). It is commonly found in Chouparan Block of Hazaribag District, falls under
Jharkhand state of India (Singh et al. 2001). It started owering in spring season. The inorescence is so smooth and greenish in colour (see
photographs). It is a common weed. In initial stage, the inorescence is not splitted but on maturity it get splitted.
UTILISATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA FOR REMEDIAL TEACHING IN SCIENCE AMONG COLLEGE TEACHERS
Authors: Ramachandran V. , Ramesh R.
Published: June 2021

Instructional media are device or materials which present a body of instructional input and are largely self-supporting rather than supplementary in
teaching-learning process. Remedial instruction involves using individualized teaching of students who are experiencing difculties in specic
subject areas. In this study, the investigator measured teachers' utilisation of instructional media in remedial teaching. To nd out the utilisation of
instructional media for remedial teaching in science among college teachers. The investigator has adopted the survey method for the study. In the
study, the following demographic variables were considered as an independent variable: Gender (Male / Female), Designation (Associate
Professor /Assistant Professor) and Type of institutions (Government / Aided / Private). The population considered for the study consists of college
teachers working in the science departments (Physical Science, Bioscience, Mathematics and Computer Science) of arts and science colleges
which are afliated to Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. The sample of the study 591 college teachers were selected as a sample for this
study from 48 arts and science colleges located in the Periyar University jurisdiction. The simple random sampling technique was adopted for data
collection. In this present study, the investigator developed and standardized the tool combine personal proforma and questionnaire on utilisation of
instructional media for remedial teaching in science (UIMRTS). The reliability value was found to remedial teaching in science was 0.80. The data
collected from the sample were analyzed by using appropriate statistical technique. The investigator used test of signicance viz., independent
sample t-test and one-way ANOVAto analyze the data and summarize the results. The ndings of the study were concluded that the variables like
gender and designation are there is no signicant difference in utilisation of instructional media for remedial teaching in science. Whereas the
variable type of institution was there is a signicant difference in utilisation of instructional media for remedial teaching in science among college
teachers.
Análisis estadístico para validar parámetros de modelos matemáticos por medio método de mínimos cuadrados
Authors: Madroñero Madroñero Duver , Ibarguen Mondragón Eduardo , Vergel-Ortega Mawency
Published: June 2021

En el presente artículo se aborda la estimación de parámetros en estadística   frecuentista; por medio de regresiones lineales se estiman parámetros asociados a modelos matemáticos determinísticos, para dicho proceso se utiliza el método de mínimos cuadrados. Además, para la validación de los parámetros estimados mediante el método de mínimos cuadrados, se realiza un análisis estadístico en el cual se incluyen el coeficiente de determinación, desviación estándar, la prueba de t-student, entre otros. En otras palabras, este artículo pretende dar al lector una base de partida para aplicar un método sencillo y muy eficaz para estimar parámetros en modelos matemáticos.
Penerapan Metode Perbandingan Eksponensial (MPE) untuk Penentuan Person in Charge (PIC) Teknisi
Authors: Ghaniy Rajib , Haryadi Edi
Published: June 2021

PT. MRK Diagnostics is a company engaged in the health sector, especially the provider of medical laboratory equipment in Indonesia. Determination of technicians who are currently running to deal with damage to medical devices is still ineffective because the determination is still checking the availability of technicians manually, so that it will make handling the damage slower. Therefore we need a system that can assist in determining the person in charge technicians to repair the tool. So that in determining the person in charge, this technician will be able to be done precisely and quickly. The criteria used to determine PIC are expertise, discipline, communication and years of service. Each criterion has sub-criteria as well as predetermined weights and values. The decision support system to determine the person-in-charge technicians for medical device repair uses an exponential comparison method that generates a list of priority technicians to perform equipment repair based on calculated and compared values System testing is carried out on information systems experts and users using a questionnaire instrument. Based on expert information systems testing, this system is declared very feasible with a value of 91.7% of the results of system expert testing and 80% based on user testing.
MECHANICAL DAMPING CHARACTERISTICS OF DUCTILE AND GREY IRONS MICRO-ALLOYED WITH COMBINATIONS OF Mo, Ni, Cu AND Cr
Authors: Omole Sylvester Olanrewaju , Alaneme Kenneth Kanayo , Oyetunji Akinlabi
Published: June 2021

Damping behaviour of micro alloyed ductile and gray cast irons were investigated in this study. This was aimed at establishing the effect of composition and microstructural parameters on the damping properties of the micro alloyed cast irons, which have shown promise for utilization in automobile and machine building where enhanced damping performance are vital. Gray cast iron containing manganese as base metal was micro alloyed randomly with molybdenum, nickel, chromium and copper at an amount not more than 0.2 % each; magnesium was added to the melt prior to casting. The microstructures show that both ductile and gray irons were developed, ductile irons consisted of pearlite and ferrite phases with their nodular graphite surrounded by the ferrite phase. The micro-alloyed ductile irons generally had higher storage (78906.39 – 120868.51 MPa) and loss modulus (78906.39 - 120868.51MPa) than the micro-alloyed gray cast irons and the ductile iron composition without alloying elements. Although the damping capacity of the composition without micro alloying elements was highest for all the cast irons (~ 0.085), but it failed at approximately 110 ᵒC, while most of the micro-alloyed ductile irons exhibited satisfactory capacity for vibration energy dissipation up to 190 ᵒC than the micro-alloyed gray irons.
crianças e suas narrativas audiovisuais:
Authors: Gazé Renata
Published: June 2021

Hoje, muitas crianças convivem com narrativas audiovisuais nas telas da televisão, do celular, do cinema e dos computadores de uma forma geral. Como se relacionam com esse vasto universo, envolvendo sons e imagens, e como produzem suas próprias narrativas com essa mesma linguagem? O presente artigo traz um estudo sobre a relação de crianças de 8 a 11 anos com a produção de narrativas audiovisuais, entendendo que produzir também é uma maneira de se apropriarem dessas narrativas e de mostrarem o repertório que trazem, o que pensam, como entendem e como querem contar suas próprias histórias com áudio e vídeo. Por fim, aponta algumas contribuições para processos de ensino e aprendizagem. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa-intervenção, e o campo foi realizado através de oficinas de criação e produção de narrativas audiovisuais.
Internacionalização do ensino superior: desafios enfrentados no letramento acadêmico por estudantes de países não lusófonos
Authors: Alencar Nunes Macedo Maria do Socorro
Published: June 2021

Este artigo busca compreender os desafios que estudantes vinculados ao PEC-G, oriundos de países em que o inglês e o francês são línguas oficiais, enfrentam na universidade, na apropriação de práticas de letramento acadêmico. Tomamos como referência os estudos sobre letramento acadêmico levados a cabo por e Mary Lea e Brian Street, no Reino Unido, articulados a uma compreensão da língua como prática social, tal como proposta por Bakhtin. Foram realizadas entrevistas com três estudantes do Congo, Camarões e Gana, além da análise de documentos oficiais sobre o PEC-G. Os resultados indicam que os estudantes se apoiam nas suas línguas oficiais como uma estratégia na aprendizagem do português e dos próprios conceitos e conhecimentos do curso de graduação. Indicam que a internacionalização em casa ocorre não apenas pela presença de estudantes estrangeiros, mas também pelo uso do inglês no currículo de seus cursos.
A concepção de corpo e sua interface entre gênero e sexualidade nos PCNs e na BNCC
Authors: Back Jeizi Loici , Guimarães Nogueira Francis Mary
Published: June 2021

Esta pesquisa examina a concepção de corpo e sua interface entre gênero e sexualidade, expressa nas políticas educacionais dos anos de 1990, nos Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PCNs) e na Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) vigente. A metodologia se restringiu à pesquisa documental e bibliográfica e apontou que o corpo, como construção sócio-histórica, vem sendo normatizado de acordo com as necessidades de cada momento político no Brasil. Nessa perspectiva, a escola atua como importante instituição que opera para a normatização, refletida na implantação dos PCNs e da BNCC.