bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA SCRABBLE UNTUK MENDUKUNG KETERAMPILAN BERBICARA BAHASA JAWA KRAMA SISWA KELAS 5 SD NEGERI 2 PETIR BANTUL
Authors: Febriawati Ulfie Fajri , Arikunto Suharsimi
Published: February 2020

This study aims to develop Javanese learning media for Krama Language material to support speaking skills that can help teachers deliver the material. This research is a research and development (R&D) using the 4D (four-D) development model. This research was conducted on fifth-grade students at SD Negeri 2 Petir Bantul. The product trial subjects are six students, and the trial run is 18 students. This study used instruments in the form of questionnaires and oral tests. The analysis of this research is qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results of the study from expert validation got an average value of 88.76 (Very Good). Product trials were obtained from the responses of teachers and students with grades of 96.88 (Very Good) and 93.33 (Very Good). Students' oral test scores before using the media are 60 (good); then, after using get a value of 95 (Very Good) trial use of the response of teachers and students get a value of 96.63 (Very Good); and 96.97 (Very Good). The oral test of students before using the media is 48.89 (less); after using get a value of 86.11 (Very Good). Overall, data from all assessments of the quality and feasibility of Kramaic Scrabble media are included in the category of Very Good (SB).
PERSEPSI GURU. KEPALA SEKOLAH, DAN WALI MURID TENTANG FENOMENA KEKERASAN DI DUNIA MAYA TERHADAP ANAK
Authors: Ananingsih Hanifah Titi , Kurniawan Muhammad Ragil
Published: February 2020

In the current technological era many children are using social media. Children are more vulnerable to experiencing violence in cyberspace. The role of teachers, principals and guardians of students is needed to prevent the occurrence of violence in cyberspace. This study aims to determine the perceptions of teachers, principals, and guardians of students about the phenomenon of cyber violence against children. The subjects of this study were 4 teachers, 2 school principals, and 4 student guardians. Selection of subjects using purposive sampling technique. The object in this study is the perception of teachers, principals, and guardians of students about child violence in cyberspace. This research is a qualitative research with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the data uses triangulation techniques with data analysis using an interactive model consisting of data collection, data reduction, display data, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that from (1) the cognitive aspects of teachers, principals and guardians of students who know about child violence in cyberspace prevent children from violence in cyberspace. (2) Affective aspects, feelings of teachers, principals and guardians of students are good, if children experience violence in cyberspace feel sad and sad. However, in the context of finding children who experience violence in cyberspace is still classified as passive. Teachers, principals and guardians of students will take action if there is a complaint from the child. (3) Conative aspects, when in school teachers and principals tend to act to prevent violence by advising children, prohibiting the use of mobile phones in schools and not providing internet support facilities for children. At home, guardians provide supervision and advice if children access the internet.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS KARANGAN DESKRIPSI MENGGUNAKAN METODE FIELD TRIP PADA MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA SISWA KELAS IV SD NEGERI DADAPSARI
Authors: Kholifaturrahmah Kholifaturrahmah , Ulfah Amaliyah
Published: February 2020

Teacher teaching methods that are less varied in Indonesian language learning cause, the low value of the ability to write student description essays. The purpose of this study was to improve the ability to write a description essay using the field trip method for fourth grade students of SD Negeri Dadapsari Sleman. This research is a Classroom Action research, with 2 cycles of action. The subjects in this study were the fourth grade students of SD Negeri Dadapsari which numbered 20 students, while the objects in this study were the ability to write a description essay. Data collection techniques were in the form of observation, tests and documentation. The research instrument consisted of observation sheets and essay test sheets. The analysis technique used is descriptive and quantitative data analysis. The results showed that field trip methods can improve the ability to write description essays. This is confirmed by; 1) Field trip methods have been shown to increase student enthusiasm and student activity, with the material provided and supported by the environment making students curiosity emerge. 2) From the results of the study it can be shown that there is an increase in the ability to write description essays, namely an increase in the first cycle of the first meeting, there are 5 students with a percentage (25%), then increasing in the second meeting there are 8 students with a percentage (40%) who obtain complete grades. While the results of the ability to write an essay description in the second cycle of the first meeting there were 14 students with a percentage (70%) who got the complete score, for the second meeting there were 18 students with a percentage (90%) of students who received complete grades. The results of the percentage show that the ability to write student description essays can be increased by applying the field trip method.
ANALISIS KESULITAN GURU DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN DESAIN PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK KELAS IV SD N JARAKAN BANTUL TAHUN AJARAN 2017/2018
Authors: Saputra Fauzan Irsandi , Wardani Kristi
Published: February 2020

The purposes of this study is to describe (1) the analysis of teacher's difficulties in developing and designing the fourth grade thematic design of SD N Jarakan Bantul Yogyakarta in academic year 2017/2018 and (2) the solution to overcome the difficulties faced by teachers in throwing thematic learning of fourth grade students SD N Jarakan Bantul Yogyakarta in academic year 2017/2018. This research is a qualitative research. This research is a qualitative research that is conducted in SD N Jarakan Bantul Yogyakarta. The subject of the research are principal, teachers, and students. Data collection technique use interview, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques use data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the study showed that (1) the teacher's difficulties in developing the fourth grade thematic design of SD N Jarakan Bantul Yogyakarta to determine the time allocation, assessment, learning of students, developing lesson plan. When designing the learning process the teacher also faces difficulties because while the teacher's learning still beheads one of the subjects. Teachers also have difficulties when made the syllabus. (2) The solution that can be used to face the difficulties of the teacher is by conducting regular meetings through KKG activities, conducting the training, and learning activities are not glued by teacher book, but in learning teacher should pay attention to basic competence and the implementation requirements of thematic learning.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN STAD UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS V SD
Authors: Marzi Mutiara Aulia , Widayati Widayati
Published: February 2020

This study aims to improve mathematics learning outcome of fifth grade students by using STAD learning model at SD Muhammadiyah Domban 1 Sleman. This type of research was classroom action research. Data collection techniques used tests and observations. The data obtained in this study were then analyzed by using quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis. This study shows that the use of STAD learning model can improve mathematics learning outcome among the fifth grade students of SD Muhammadiyah Domban. The learning outcome obtained from the cycle I were still not optimal in which there were only 67.7% of students who meet the minimal standar score then proceed to cycle II. In cycle II, the application of STAD learning model runs well, it can be seen from the students learning outcome of the cycle I in which there were 87.1 % of students who had reached the minimal standard score)
Development Student Worksheet in the Topic of Regular Circular Motion with Blended Learning based Edmodo as Learning Motivations for Student
Authors: Susilawati Susilawati , Ishafit Ishafit , Setyawati Eni
Published: February 2020

The research aims to develop learners ' worksheets on the subject of circular motion with the Edmodo based blended Learning as well as the motivation to learn learners. The test subjects in this study were vocational school grade of  X students. The model used is the ADDIE development model, which includes five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. To know the feasibility of media validation. To know the feasibility of media done validation. This validation is in the form of a poll with predefined criteria and indicators. From the development of student worksheet conducted an expert test of materials, media experts and users with a percentage of 79.68%, 77.27% and 83.62% with that percentage, then the student worksheet with blended learning based Edmodo As the motivation to learn learners in the categorized worthy as a learning media.
Bridging the skills gap: apprentice assistant practitioners having an impact in mental healthcare services. Part 2. The AAP experience
Authors: Miller Tracey , Morris Andy
Published: February 2020

It is important to gain understanding of how apprentice assistant practitioners (AAPs) have an impact in mental healthcare services. This article is the second in a series of four looking at AAPs in mental healthcare services, focusing on the experiences of a group of AAPs now working towards their qualified AAP role. The challenge mental healthcare services face and the subsequent need for growing the workforce will be introduced in terms of the developments in the AAP's role.

A small group of AAPs approaching completion of the foundation degree in health and social care (FdA H and SC) were voluntarily recruited to take part in filling out a questionnaire, followed by participation in a focus group. All participants work in mental healthcare services and consented to take part. They were asked to outline in the questionnaire how long they had worked in the service, alongside the specific area they specialise in. This was followed by a focus group, which explored their experiences of engaging in the AAP programme and how this affects their role and that of the wider team. They were asked to give their opinion on the development in their role, from the start of the programme up to the final stages of the apprenticeship.
Staff diversity: Are you doing enough?
Authors: Hancock Dave
Published: February 2020

A recent blog by an NHS director argued that staff diversity remains one of the biggest challenges in the health system workplace. Dave Hancock considers the issues
Pola Asuh Co-Parenting Dan Penyesuaian Diri Pada Remaja dengan Orangtua Bercerai (Broken Home)
Authors: Fahrezi Adi , Diana Rachmy
Published: February 2020

Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pola asuh co-parenting dan penyesuaian diri pada remaja dengan orang tua bercerai. Selain itu tujuan lain dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa besar sumbangan efektif pola asuh co-parenting dalam membantu meningkatkan kemampuan penyesuaian diri pada remaja. Subjek penelitian ini adalah remaja yang orangtuanya berceraiÂ  berjumlah 31 orang, alat pengumpulan data yang digunakan di dalam penelitian ini adalah skala co-parenting dan skala penyesuaian diri, dengan koefisien alpha (reliabilitas) sebesar 0,940 dan 0,948. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah aksidental sampling. Metode analisis data yang digunakan yaitu product moment dari pearson. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa, variabel co-parenting dan penyesuaian diri memiliki nilai r sebesar 0,723 dan nilai p sebesar 0,000 (P < 0,05) dan menunjukkan ada hubungan positif yang sangat signifikan antara pola asuh co-parenting dan penyesuaian diri. Semakin baik pola asuh co-parenting yang diterapkan maka semakin baik pula kemampuan penyesuaian diri pada remaja, sebaliknya semakin buruk pola asuh co-parenting yang diterapkan maka semakin buruk pula kemampuan penyesuaian diri pada remaja. Dengan demikian hipotesis penelitian ini dinyatakan diterima. Sumbangan efektif variabel pola asuh co-parenting terhadap penyesuaian diri sebesar 0,522 (52,2%).Â Â Kata kunci: penyesuaian diri, pola asuh, co-parenting, broken home
Tumbuh Bersama dalam Ketertekanan: Stress-Related Growth Keluarga yang Memiliki Anak Penyandang Autisme
Authors: Anantasari Maria Laksmi
Published: February 2020

Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan Â untuk mendapatkan gambaran mengenai Â SRG keluarga yang memiliki anak penyandang autis serta faktor yang terkait. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif.Â  PengambilanÂ  data dengan teknik Diskusi Kelompok Terarah dan wawancara, dilakukan terhadap tiga keluarga yang memiliki anak penyandang autisme. Partisipan ditentukan secara purposive sampling dengan melibatkan kombinasi tiga strategi yaitu homogen, snowball sampling dan kriteria. Â Temuan studi menunjukkan faktor SRG keluarga adalah karakteristik keluarga, Â besarnya tekanan, dampak yang terjadi, usaha mengatasi masalah, Â dan Â sumber dukungan sosial. Â SRG keluarga terwujud dalam beberapa bentuk. Pertama, meningkatnya kualitas karakteristik keluarga, keterampilan keluarga dan terciptanya sistem keluarga dalam menghadapi masalah. Kedua, peningkatan kualitas relasi dalam keluarga dan relasi terhadap orang lain Â yang diwarnai denganÂ  kepedulian, kepercayaan, keterbukaan, empati dan perilaku prososial. Ketiga, pertumbuhan spiritual yang Â teraktualisasi dalam meningkatnya ritual keagamaan, peningkatan cara pandang spiritual,Â  kesadaran akan hakekat hidup, munculnya perilaku dan sikap batin positif serta kemauan memperbaiki kualitas keluargaKata kunci: Anak penyandang autisme; pertumbuhan; Â Stress-Related Growth keluarga
In vivo assessment of functional and morphological alterations in tumors under treatment using OCT-angiography combined with OCT-elastography
Authors: Sirotkina Marina A. , Gubarkova Ekaterina V. , Plekhanov Anton A. , Sovetsky Alexander A. , Elagin Vadim V. , Matveyev Alexander L. , Matveev Lev A. , Kuznetsov Sergey S. , Zagaynova Elena V. , Gladkova Natalia D. , Zaitsev Vladimir Y.
Published: February 2020

Emerging methods of anti-tumor therapies require new approaches to tumor response evaluation, especially enabling label-free diagnostics and in vivo utilization. Here, to assess the tumor early reaction and predict its long-term response, for the first time we apply in combination the recently developed OCT extensions - optical coherence angiography (OCA) and compressional optical coherence elastography (OCE), thus enabling complementary functional/microstructural tumor characterization. We study two vascular-targeted therapies of different types, (1) anti-angiogenic chemotherapy (ChT) and (2) photodynamic therapy (PDT), aimed to indirectly kill tumor cells through blood supply injury. Despite different mechanisms of anti-angiogenic action for ChT and PDT, in both cases OCA demonstrated high sensitivity to blood perfusion cessation. The new method of OCE-based morphological segmentation revealed very similar histological structure alterations. The OCE results showed high correlation with conventional histology in evaluating percentages of necrotic and viable tumor zones. Such possibilities make OCE an attractive tool enabling previously inaccessible in vivo monitoring of individual tumor response to therapies without taking multiple biopsies.
A versatile, low-cost, snapshot multidimensional imaging approach based on structured light
Authors: Dorozynska Karolina , Kornienko Vassily , Aldén Marcus , Kristensson Elias
Published: February 2020

The behaviour and function of dynamic samples can be investigated using optical imaging approaches with high temporal resolution and multidimensional acquisition. Snapshot techniques have been developed in order to meet these demands, however they are often designed to study a specific parameter, such as spectral properties, limiting their applicability. Here we present and demonstrate a frequency recognition algorithm for multiple exposures (FRAME) snapshot imaging approach, which can be reconfigured to capture polarization, temporal, depth-of-focus and spectral information by simply changing the filters used. FRAME is implemented by splitting the emitted light from a sample into four channels, filtering the light and then applying a unique spatial modulation encoding before recombining all the channels. The multiplexed information is collected in a single exposure using a single detector and extracted in post processing of the Fourier transform of the collected image, where each channel image is located in a distinct region of the Fourier domain. The approach allows for individual intensity control in each channel, has easily interchangeable filters and can be used in conjunction with, in principle, all 2D detectors, making it a low cost and versatile snapshot multidimensional imaging technique.
Terahertz and infrared nonlocality and field saturation in extreme-scale nanoslits
Authors: Vidal-Codina Ferran , Martín-Moreno Luis , Ciracì Cristian , Yoo Daehan , Nguyen Ngoc-Cuong , Oh Sang-Hyun , Peraire Jaime
Published: February 2020

With advances in nanofabrication techniques, extreme-scale nanophotonic devices with critical gap dimensions of just 1-2 nm have been realized. The plasmonic response in these extreme-scale gaps is significantly affected by nonlocal electrodynamics, quenching field enhancement and blue-shifting the resonance with respect to a purely local behavior. The extreme mismatch in lengthscales, ranging from millimeter-long wavelengths to atomic-scale charge distributions, poses a daunting computational challenge. In this paper, we perform computations of a single nanoslit using the hybridizable discontinuous Galerkin method to solve Maxwell’s equations augmented with the hydrodynamic model for the conduction-band electrons in noble metals. This method enables the efficient simulation of the slit while accounting for the nonlocal interactions between electrons and the incident light. We study the impact of gap width, film thickness and electron motion model on the plasmon resonances of the slit for two different frequency regimes: (1) terahertz frequencies, which lead to 1000-fold field amplitude enhancements that saturate as the gap shrinks; and (2) the near- and mid-infrared regime, where we show that narrow gaps and thick films cluster Fabry-Pérot (FP) resonances towards lower frequencies, derive a dispersion relation for the first FP resonance, in addition to observing that nonlocality boosts transmittance and reduces enhancement.
Health impact of toxic metals in facial cosmetics used in Calabar, Nigeria
Authors: UkoNaku Julius , E. Inah Bassey , A. Mowang Dominic , P. Ugosor Terngu
Published: February 2020

The present study highlights the health risk factor of heavy metals in cosmetics considering their habitual use in the society today. This safety assessment has become inevitable because of the high demand for these products which has resulted to flooding the markets with low quality cosmetics. Digestion was by 20 mL mixture of nitric acid (HNO3) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the ratio of 3:1 and was heated in a hot plate for 2-3 hours at 90 Â°C. The choice of this mixture was informed by literature to yield the highest amounts in metal digestion. The mean metal concentrations of these products are; 1.2758, 0.9599, 0.1262, 0.0504 and 0.0068 mg/kg while the ranges are: 0.140-5.823, 0.054-3.908, 0.021-0.820, 0.028-0.071 and 0.001-0.236 mg/kg respectively for Mn, Ni, Cr, Cd and Pb. From the analysis, 40 %, 74.28 %, and 17.14 % of the products has Cd, Ni and Mn respectively exceeded the standard. Pb was not detected in majority of the products. Though cosmetic safety cannot be ascertained only by their heavy metal content, the present paper focuses solely on the contribution of heavy metals as a risk factor to the consumption of these products.Â Â Â
A graph-based decision support system for analyzing hybrid make-to-stock/make-to-order manufacturing environments
Authors: Sammak Jalali Moeen , Fatemi Ghomi S.M.T. , Rabbani Masoud
Published: February 2020

Goal: This paper aims to facilitate production-planning strategies for demand responsiveness. Our paper implements graph-rewriting systems towards supporting operative decision making in production environments.

Design/Methodology/Approach: We design a decision support approach which is able to recognize and resolve conflicts amongst workstations in a hybrid production system. During the proposed stages of the presented approach, we rewrite the hybrid system by means of graph representation procedure, identify conflicts among the workstations by means of the developed graph coloring algorithm, and evaluate performance of the reorganized system by defining key performance indicators for the presented system.

Results: We prove that the graphs’ chromatic numbers in such systems are less than or equal to entire number of dummy nodes applied to the system by means of our proposed algorithm. Furthermore, the presented structure improves the performance of the system by analyzing production bottlenecks.

Limitations of the investigations: we only considered the Key Performance Indicators according to products, workstations, and customers. However, the problem can be more generalized by adding some more elements.

Practical Implications: Our methodology enables managers to assess the performance of the reorganized system after applying the heuristic algorithm, by means of representing a performance evaluation procedure.

Originality/ Value: We focus on presenting a novel structure to help companies using hybrid make-to-stock (MTS)/make-to-order (MTO) production strategies to (1) identify conflicting workstations and the relations among them, (2) propose dialectical prioritization rules and techniques by means of graph-coloring concepts for resolving the conflicts, (3) reorganize the system, and evaluate performance.
A review of state policies on principal professional development
Authors: Davis Keith , Rogers Deborah , Harrigan Martin
Published: February 2020

Although principal professional development (PPD) has been proven to improve school performance at various levels, professional development (PD) for teachers receives more time, resources, and attention at both district and state level. When PPD is provided it often does not meet research-based recommendations. The literature was reviewed and five criteria areas with multiple indicators for effective PPD outlined; these were subsequently revised and validated by experts in the field. The PPD certification policies of each U.S. state that made this information publicly accessible was examined through Department of Education websites, with clarification by phone when necessary. This study revealed that only one state met all indicators, and that most states did not have comprehensive, research-based PPD policies. Given the significant effect school leadership has on student achievement and school improvement, further research on PPD implementation should be prioritized.
Diagnóstico de competitividad académica y acreditación de programas educativos de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, México
Authors: Jiménez Moreno José Alfonso , Caso Niebla Joaquín , Díaz López Carlos David
Published: February 2020

Bajo la política actual que demanda a la educación superior mexicana la consideración de la competitividad académica y el reconocimiento de programas educativos dentro de su planeación, el presente artículo muestra un diagnóstico de todas las 46 académicas de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California en sus tres campus. En concordancia con la misión institucional, se construyeron cuatro índices de competitividad académica relacionados con la consolidación de la docencia e investigación de toda la planta académica de la universidad, así como dos índices de acreditación de programas educativos de licenciatura y posgrado. Con esta información se valora el estado de la universidad respecto a la competitividad esperada, considerando las particularidades de las unidades académicas que la conforman. Se concluye la importancia de construir diagnósticos de este tipo en aras de fomentar el conocimiento del estado de las instituciones con fines de retroalimentación y planeación de la educación superior, evitando la posibilidad de ranqueo entre universidades.
Qualidade geral da educação municipal e as influências dos gastos públicos
Authors: Bernardo Joyce Santana , Almeida Fernanda Maria de , Nascimento Ana Carolina Campana
Published: February 2020

Este estudo teve por objetivo quantificar e avaliar o padrão da qualidade da educação dos municípios brasileiros, por meio de um indicador da qualidade da educação básica municipal, e verificar a relação entre rubricas do orçamento público educacional e esta qualidade do ensino. Pela Análise por Componentes Principais, criou-se o Índice de Qualidade Geral da Educação Municipal (IQGEM), que incluiu aspectos micro e macroestruturais, entre 2009 e 2013. Posteriormente, utilizou-se um modelo de Regressão Beta Inflacionada, para verificar as relações entre o orçamento educacional desagregado e de fatores sociais e o IQGEM. Variando entre 0 (mínimo) e 1 (máximo), o índice apontou qualidade média de 0,61 pontos, sendo os maiores valores de municípios do Sul e Sudeste. Adicionalmente, os fatores que se relacionaram positivamente com o IQGEM foram os investimentos em infraestrutura escolar e os aspectos sociais. Por outro lado, as despesas com pessoal e materiais de consumo o influenciaram negativamente. De maneira geral, estes resultados sinalizaram como conclusões que os investimentos em infraestrutura escolar e em políticas de promoção social são relevantes para a qualidade educacional nos municípios do país. Por outro lado, apesar de terem sido negativamente relacionados com o IQGEM no curto prazo, é possível que a médio e longo prazo, investimentos em despesas com pessoal e materiais de consumo possam surtir influências positivas.
Faktor Lingkungan dan Teknik Budi daya terhadap Epidemi Penyakit Mati Meranggas pada Pohon Pala di Aceh Selatan
Authors: Susanna Susanna
Published: February 2020

Faktor budi daya yang sangat penting dalam perkembangan penyakit tanaman ialah lingkungan dan teknik budi daya. Kedua faktor tersebut merupakan salah satu dasar dalam menentukan strategi pengendalian penyakit. Oleh karena itu, analisis faktor tersebut perlu dilakukan untuk penyakit yang tergolong baru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor lingkungan terhadap epidemi penyakit mati meranggas pada tanaman pala di Aceh Selatan. Pengamatan lapangan untuk mengukur insidensi penyakit dilakukan di 36 kebun sampel pada Kecamatan Labuhan Haji, Meukek, Sawang, Samadua, Tapak Tuan, dan Pasie Raja yang merupakan sentra pala di Aceh Selatan. Selain itu, cara bercocok tanam dan kondisi lahan dari petani pemilik kebun contoh didata. Data lingkungan terkait dengan kondisi cuaca diperoleh dari Badan Metereologi, Klimatologi dan Geofisika setempat. Berdasarkan pengamatan di lapangan, insidensi penyakit tertinggi muncul pada saat umur tanaman berumur di atas 50 tahun dengan pola tanam monokultur serta tanpa pengendalian gulma. Faktor lingkungan sebagai pemicu terjadinya insidensi penyakit mati meranggas pala di Aceh Selatan adalah curah hujan dan bulan basah yang semakin menurun serta perbedaan topografi.
Motives of Green Consumption: The Moderating Roles of Perceived Consumer Effectiveness and Price Sensitivity
Authors: Zinoubi Zohra Ghali
Published: February 2020

This paper aims to study a set of motives favoring purchase behavior while testing the mediating role of purchase intention within the context of green consumption. The literature review enabled us to distinguish mostly the following motives: health consciousness, environmental concern and the consumer’s social influence. The moderating roles of perceived consumer effectiveness and price sensitivity are also examined. The findings of a quantitative study involving 480 Tunisian consumers of green products indicate that protecting their health, supporting their environment and expressing their social affiliation are important motives of the consumers’ intention to buy green products. The intensity of these relationships is significantly moderated by the ‘consumer perceived effectiveness’. Thus, for the Tunisian consumer, a purchase intention is not consistent with a purchase behavior. It is indeed affected, in particular, by price sensitivity. The present study provides managerial insights for green marketers to operate in fast growing emerging markets.
Contribution of Chinese and Indian tourism to Australia: A comparative econometric study
Authors: Vu Jo , Hoa Tran Van
Published: February 2020

Under the current widespread economic integration of new international trade theory, the world’s two most populous countries, China and India, have achieved high growth, reducing poverty, increasing income and living standards and, as a result, provided good sources of much needed income-generating tourism to international destinations in recent years. The trend in rising tourism including education from China and India to Australia is exponential, and particularly important where the country’s geographical, cultural and educational quality attributes are internationally key attractions. Appropriate studies of this trend and economic outcomes, with robust and reliable empirical findings for credible analysis have been inadequate to date. The project addresses this gap by proposing to investigate the economic contributions of China and India’s tourism to Australia, and their determination for strategic international policy analysis. Significantly, this is done from an economic integration framework, which is also the expenditure (as opposed to production or income) perspective of the United Nations System of National Accounts 1993/2008. A multi-simultaneous equation model of endogenous Australian growth and Chinese and Indian tourism determination is developed. The model novelly incorporates gravity theory and classical consumer demand contributors, Ironmonger-Lancaster commodity attributes and Johansen policy impact add-and sub-factors explicitly in the economic integration framework, and is estimated by system methods with official economic and tourism 1992-2016 data. The findings will provide appropriate and much needed evidence-based inputs on the major economic integration contributors to Australia’s growth, Chinese and Indian tourism causality to key stake-holders such as tourism policy-makers, analysts and operators for international strategic policy analysis and practical implementation.
Difficulties in Learning Ukrainian as Foreign Language by the Korean Students on the Intermediate Level
Authors: ZBYR IRYNA
Published: February 2020

The given article highlights certain aspects of teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language to Korean students. Observations and conclusions are made from the author’s own experience. The paper provides answers to significant and topical questions that arise in the learning process; in particular, the author analyzes phonetic, lexical and grammatical difficulties the Korean students face on the intermediate level of learning Ukrainian. The article describes problems and obstacles a teacher and a student has, determines reasons for misusage of language patterns and suggests fresh teaching ideas and ways of their implementation.
An investigation into the impact of career guidance on career choice of secondary students in Botswana
Authors: Oats Reginald , Rukewe Yewande
Published: February 2020

This is a qualitative study undertaken through a case study design. The study was carried out to investigate into the impact of career guidance on career choice of secondary students in Botswana. Data was collected from form 5 students, guidance & counselling teachers and principals at four (4) private senior secondary schools in Gaborone using a focus group interview, individual interviews and a qualitative-questionnaire. The study was inspired by the quest to understand the impact of career guidance and information provided in secondary in determining career choice of students in schools. The Systems Theory Framework (STF) was used as a guide the study. The findings reveal the absence of a robust career guidance programmes and practices in most of the schools. In schools with career guidance programmes, these were found wanting. Students show their awareness on subject combination and requirements for entry into higher institution in their responses. However, majority of the participants did not have enough career information as expected of students at their final stage of secondary education. The study concludes that due to the dynamic nature of career choice and planning process, career decision of students are influenced by various factors and that as such students need career guidance and information in order to make informed and wise decisions. Thus, in light of findings from this study we recommend that systematic guidance programmes which will adequately address the career needs of learners be developed and provided in schools.
The Strengthening of the Institutional Corrections For Effective Rehabilitation in Kenya
Authors: Birech Jeniffer Kosgey
Published: February 2020

Strengthening the Institutional Corrections for Effective Rehabilitation in Kenya

                                                           Jeniffer Birech

                                     Department of Sociology and Social Work             

                                                                  Abstract

Globally, Institutional Corrections continue to play a critical role in the rehabilitation of the offenders. It is estimated that there are more than 10.2 million offenders in prison including sentenced and pretrial prisoners. Statistics also show that 144 out of every 100,000 people are in prison.  Similarly, in the last fifteen years the estimated world prison has increased by 25-35% hence the need to strengthen institutional corrections for better rehabilitation. In Kenya, the total prison population is about 53,841. This includes the pretrial detainees and remand prisoners. Additionally, there are 92 institutional corrections in Kenya.  However, the prison system struggles with overcrowding, poor governance, insufficient coordination with other criminal justice systems and inadequate resources. As a result, the institutions have become breeding grounds for recidivism. This paper examines the development of the prison system, the evolution of the challenges and abuse of human rights. It will also examine how institutions can be strengthened. The paper recommends the need for more research to unearth more innovative ways of dealing with the challenges. There is need for inbuilt mechanisms to ensure good governance and accountability, re-integration and allocation of resources. In essence, a multisectoral approach need to be adopted for sustainable solutions.

Key Words; Strengthening, Institutional Corrections, Rehabilitation, Prison, Kenya.
THE Foreign policy, National Assembly and the Hangovers of Colonialism; 1900 - 1978
Authors: WEHLIYE ADAN
Published: February 2020

Globally, parliament’s role in influencing policies is immense. In Kenya, the role of the national assembly in determining the direction and results of foreign policies, although, blurred cannot be underestimated. Kenya became a British protectorate in 1895 with a limited representation of Africans in the legislative Council (LegCo). The role of this minority group in influencing foreign policy, though, rarely documented need not be underestimated. The group threw Kenya into the world map and between 1900-1963, major foreign policy debates in the Council revolved around when and how Kenya was to become a self-governing entity. After gaining independence, new members of parliament had a herculean task of dealing with immediate local needs and debating and most importantly influencing important foreign policies including policies on health, education, debt burden, settler issues and representation of minority groups including whites in the House. With a change of guard from a white-dominated to an almost all African-black faces, the national assembly played an important role in ensuring that policies on health, education, security, trade as well as crafting the path on which foreign policy would take. This paper begins by tracing the evolution of parliament in the colonial administration and reviews the role that Kenyan Parliament played in influencing foreign policy from 1900 to 1978. The paper identifies the actors, their roles and the political context within which these actors and structures operated.
Remuneration and Discipline of Employees in Private Universities in Uganda
Authors: Azabo Emurugat Immaculate , Gaite Sofia Sol , Anumaka Blessing Ijeoma , Wunti Yakubu Ibrahim
Published: February 2020

The study analyzed the relationship between remuneration and discipline of employees in private universities in Uganda.  It involved 385 respondents from seven private chartered and accredited universities. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire whose validity and reliability was confirmed through Factor Analysis and Cronbach Alpha test. Descriptive analysis involved the use of means, while Pearson Linear Correlation  Coefficient was used to test the hypothesis. The results revealed that remuneration was a positive significant determinant of discipline of employees. In conclusion remuneration was an important element in that it influenced the discipline of employees in private universities. It was recommended that managers of Organisations such as private universities should put emphasis on their remuneration strategies which will influence the discipline of their employees and thus their rentation.
Efficacy of Rational Emotive Therapy in the Management of Antisocial Personality Disorder among Adolescents in Owerri Municipal, Imo State, Nigeria
Authors: Agbakwuru Chikwe , Mgbeoduru Hope Ejiociii
Published: February 2020

This study investigated the efficacy of Rational Emotive Therapy in, the management of (ASPD) among adolescents in Owerri municipal, Imo State, Nigeria. It adopted a quasi-experimental design of pre-test post-test control group. Three research questions and three hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. Thirty adolescents who were eighteen years formed the sample. Mean, standard derivation, t-test and 2 ways ANOVA were used to analyze the data obtained. The results obtained showed that Rational Emotive Therapy is efficacious in the management of antisocial personality disorder at post and follow up tests. The results also indicate that male and female adolescents have ASPD and are amenable to change using cognitive restructuring technique of Rational Emotive Therapy. Based on the findings, it was recommended that counselling psychologists should be posted to schools and made teaching subject free to enable them identify and work on adolescents with ASPD and its antecedents of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorders.
Regular Evaluation Analysis: A Catalyst for Successful Implementation of the 21st Curriculum Programme.
Authors: Saliu A. Danlad
Published: February 2020

Evaluation of curriculum is undertaken for the purposes of ensuring accountability, accreditation, and improvement, all of which are highly relevant to teaching and learning in institutions. If evaluation is to drive change, it needs to be able to influence teaching practice. Therefore, this article reviews the meaning of curriculum, curriculum evaluation, reasons for curriculum evaluation, functions and types of curriculum evaluation, instruments for curriculum evaluation, its challenges and suggested solution for future evaluation.
Cultural Factors Associated With Criminal Male Behavior And Inmate Population
Authors: Martinez-Lanz Patricia , Sánchez-Guerrero Alejandro , Hernández-Valdez Martha Patricia
Published: February 2020

Over the last decade, crime has reached unprecedented levels causing violent death in Mexico. To establish factors that potentially can facilitate crime, as well as the status of emotional wellbeing presented in prison population, the present study was realized with a sample composed of 299 inmates of the Federal Center for Social Reinsertion in Oaxaca, Mexico. The questionnaire was specifically developed, designed and applied to evaluate this population, analyzing sociodemographic factors and four Likert scales: substance consumption (drugs and alcohol), domestic violence and depressive symptoms. Reliability was adequate (Cronbach's Alpha= .703) and the instrument validity showed appropriate relations between the reagents of each scale. Results showed -through Chi Square analysis- statistically significant differences in the correlations between sociodemographic factors, domestic violence, addictions and depressive symptoms. Results reported that most of inmates were between 28 and 47 years old (51.8%), with a low educational level (elementary school 42.5%), in consensual union (42.5%), high and severe levels of alcohol consumption (43.5% of the cases) and reported presence of high and severe level of depression (28.9% of the cases). The results are part of a national study of all Federal Centers for Social Reinsertion System in Mexico, in order to developed intervention strategies used in prison to prevent crime.
Optimal investment policy for a company under inflation risk
Authors: ZHU ZHONGHUA
Published: February 2020

In this paper, we consider the optimal investment control problem for a company who worries about inflation risk. We assume that the company is self-financing. The decision maker of the company can invest in a financial market consisting of two assets: one risk-free asset, one risky asset. Our purpose is to find the impacts of inflation on optimal investment policy. With the objective of maximizing the CRRA utility of terminal wealth, the closed-form solutions of the optimal investment policy are obtained by solving HJB equations. We find that the optimal investment policy is affected by the correlation coefficient between the price of risky asset and price index.
Game Analysis of Endowment Insurance Collection and Supervision Behavior under the Background of Price Reduction
Authors: Zhang Jin
Published: February 2020

The Central government issued several consecutive articles stressing the need to reduce the contribution rate of endowment insurance and adjust the base of social security contributions. However, can we effectively improve the compliance rate of endowment insurance, and thus increase the actual collection income of endowment insurance through the reform of the fee reduction? What changes will be made to the behavioral decision-making methods among the various subjects, and will it affect the income from the collection of pensions? What kind of supervision is adopted by the central and local governments to promote the increase in the collection of endowment insurance? Based on these problems, this paper adopts the principal-agent game and the three-party evolutionary game model under non-completely symmetric information, analyzes the behavioral decisions of each subject in the process of collection after the fee reduction, and analyzes the influencing factors of dynamic stability and equilibrium. Analysis, and finally, in the context of the endowment insurance fee reduction, the action plan that can effectively increase the income of the endowment insurance collection. The empirical results show that the contribution rate and contribution base of endowment insurance are inversely related to the intensity of local endowment insurance collection, and the reduction of fees can effectively promote the enthusiasm of local governments for collection. When the burden of endowment insurance contributions declines, the enthusiasm of corporate payment has also increased. At the same time, improve the overall level of pensions, promote the openness and transparency of endowment insurance contributions, and strengthen the reward and punishment mechanism in the process of collecting endowment insurance premiums, which can effectively increase the income from endowment insurance collection.
A study on the bridge of music intelligence to Chinese comprehension
Authors: Liu Wei-Yu
Published: February 2020

This study aims to use the theory of multiple intelligences to explore the strategies of music intelligence bridging Chinese comprehension and their impacts on students’ learning. An action research was conducted since the purposes of this study are both to test multiple intelligences theory and to improve Chinese teaching.

Several models and approaches have been developed to apply multiple intelligences theory into practice in K-8 classrooms. Baum et al (2005) identified five pathways to apply multiple intelligences theory in the elementary classroom; they are Explorations, Building on Strengths, Understanding, Authentic Problems, and Talent Development. While Viens and Kallenbach (2004) labeled the first fourth as MI Reflections, Bridging Students' Areas of Strengths to Areas of Challenge, Entry/Exit Points, and Projects.

The approach of Bridging Students' Areas of Strengths to Areas of Challenge is to create a "bridge" from students' MI strengths to appropriate learning strategies, emphasizing using students' particular strengths to assist in areas of particular difficulty (Viens & Kallenbach, 2004). The models of Vocabulary-in-Song bridging Chinese reading comprehension was built and discussed. Teaching skills which must be coupled with the bridging model were discussed. The hope and limitation of Vocabulary-in-Song bridging Chinese reading comprehension were showed.
Planning and Integration of Technologies for Effective Implementation of Blended Learning in Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Ukaigwe P. C. , Igbozuruike Innocent U.
Published: February 2020

The study investigated planning the integration of technologies in higher institutions as a strategy for effective implementation of blended learning in universities in Rivers State. The design used was descriptive. The population of this study consisted of the 4,377 teaching staff in the three (3) public universities in Rivers State, comprising 2,348 male and 2,029 female teaching staff.  The universities are the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. The sample of this study was 590 elements, comprising 327 male and 263 female teaching staff that were drawn from the population using stratified random sampling technique. Instrument of data collection was a questionnaire that yielded a reliability index of 0.84, using test-retest and Pearson Product Moment Correlation techniques. The data generated were analysed using mean to answer research questions. z-test was used to test hypotheses at 0.05 significance level. Findings showed that aligning university's visions with the aspirations of full integration of blended learning into university system, provision of required communication networking infrastructures and modifying curriculum designs to become deliverable through blended learning mode are key ways of integrating blended learning in the university system. Recommendations made included that university managers should consider seriously, the advantages of blended learning in the school system, with a view to using planning to foster the integration of the learning innovation into the traditional face-to-face teaching and learning approach for improving students learning experiences and achievements.