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The Analysis of “Search Solve Create Share” Learning Model Using Schoology Apps: Indonesian Syntax Learning
Authors: A Fitrianingsih Kundharu Saddhono, Cahyo Hasanudin,
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study is to investigate the  students’ acts in the phases of search, solve, create, and share when SSCS learning of syntax subject is using schoology apps. This qualitative research uses descriptive approach. The research subjects are all students in the fourth semester in class A of Indonesian Language and Literature Education Department. Data sources are in forms of the test results of syntax, interview, observations, and documentations. Research instruments are in form of interview guidelines, test questions, and the guidelines of observation. The data are analysed using content analysis method. To get the validity of the data, data source and method triangulation techniques are used in this study. The results showed that in the search phase, students are capable to understand the differences between phrases, compound words, and idioms; find out additional informations from another sources; and give the examples of phrases, compound words, and idioms. In the solve phase, students use appropriate method in categorizing and analysing single sentences and compound sentences. In the create phase, students are able to discover the phrases of the three pictures and make compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences with its syntactic functions. In the share phase, students upload their answers in the discussion columns, they get feedback from the lecturer and their peers, then they revise it.
The Application of Quality Function Deployment for the Development of Rubber Sheet Machine
Authors: Nattadon Pannucharoenwong Phanuwat Wongsangnoi, Nalin Pianthong,
Published: February 2021

This research aims to find suitable ways to develop a rubber flat sheet extrusion machine. To meet the needs of customers by applying qualitative distribution techniques by exploring the needs of The sample farmers in the 4 provinces with a large amount of rubber flat sheet production in the Northeastern region are Sakon Nakhon Province, Nakhon Phanom Province, Mukdahan Province and Bueng Kan Province, which have two operating procedures, Part 1. Is to collect customer requests by interviewing Then group the customer demand factors with a link group chart to bring out the questionnaire and to find the weight score of the importance of each factor of the development of rubber sheet extrusion machine Part 2 is to build a quality house to find technical requirements. Relationship between technical specifications and the relationship between customer demand factors and technical requirements. By scoring the correlation and ranking the result was the time of extruding the rubber. The weight was 131.2, the relative priority (% Relative) 7.99, the thickness-thin adjustment was 118.5, the relative importance (% Relative) 7.22 and the size of the rubber sheet. The weight was 114.4 priority by comparison (% Relative) 6.98, respectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AS A FORM OF MARKETING STRATEGIES, INFLUENCE ON MARKET SHARE
Authors: J. Almotawteh Dr. Mashari,
Published: February 2021

The development witnessed by the world and the changes in the global economy imposed on organizations to adopt environmental responsibility. Therefore, major international organizations seek to develop strategic plans to preserve the environment and reduce the use of polluting resources which led to increasing its profitability, increasing its market share and maximizing its relationship with its competitors and customers. Current study aimed at examining the role of environmental responsibility on increasing organizational market share within four main variables which are (internal operations, values, environmental policies and management awareness). A questionnaire was adopted in order to gather data from a sample of (321) marketing and sales managers within industrial sector in Kuwait. Utilizing descriptive statistics, linear regression and multiple regression through SPSS; results of study accepted the main hypothesis and expressed the ability to environmental responsibility to boost market share. In addition to that, it appeared that among chosen variables internal operations seemed to have the highest influence in terms of decreasing production costs and giving the chance for organizations to increase quality and lower prices in order to attract more customers, meet competitors thus get a higher market share. Study recommended that expecting a higher market share is not unlimited; rather it is dependent on many monopoly laws, so organizations must adopt the foundations for increasing market share in a logical and thoughtful way.
ENHANCING MARITIME SECURITY COOPERATION
Authors: Haedar Akib, Lutfi Saefullah, Husain Syam, Hamsu Abdul Gani,
Published: February 2021

Seaborne trade is an important component of world trade by which, Indonesia’s water becomes very important and vital in contributing to the world economy. Notwithstanding the strategic meaning of Indonesian water to the World, Indonesian water is still the full responsibility of Indonesia. Indonesia has made substantial and sustained efforts to maintain the safety and security of its sea lanes of communication by updating paper charts, installing navigational aids, broadcasting maritime hazards and weather forecasts, and patrolling certain areas. These efforts show that Indonesia, somewhat, has undertaken its obligations in taking care of the international community interests. Nevertheless, user states and other ships which use chokepoints within Indonesia’ water and derive significant benefits within sometimes do not realize as such. Therefore, this article on the results of normative research aims to explain the need to increase maritime security cooperation as a precondition for achieving the common goals of countries that utilize Indonesian waters and surrounding countries as a route of transportation, trade, cultural exchange, science and civilization.
THE IMPACT OF VISIONARY LEADERSHIP IN ACHIEVING ORGANIZATIONAL HAPPINESS IN GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES IN THE STATE OF KUWAIT
Authors: AlAjami Dr. Abdulmohsen Salem
Published: February 2021

This study aimed to know the impact of visionary leadership in achieving organizational happiness in Kuwaiti ministries. This study is considered as a descriptive and analytical study. A Convenience sample of (300) employees and administrators was selected to distribute the questionnaires on them and 233 questionnaires were returned. Thus, the response rate was (77.66%). The researcher concluded that the relative importance of visionary leadership is high and that the (conservative leadership) dimension came in first place, while it came after (Vigorous leadership) in the last place with a high relative importance. This reflects the interest of the ministries under study in applying the dimensions of visionary leadership. It also showed the high level of organizational happiness among workers in Kuwaiti ministries.
THE INTERDEPENCE AMONG EMPLOYEE INCITEMENT AND ACCOMPLISHMENT BY PRECISE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Dr.Parulkumari Bhati, Dr Maitri, Dr. A. Narasima Venkatesh,  Ms Shradha Agarwal,
Published: February 2021

The whole article aims to explore the interdependency among both incitation and organization effectiveness and to study the relevance between recompense structures on business reputation. The pattern of stimulation at task has a straightforward effect on the quality of employees. Employees are more productive and essential parts of managing health perform their duties to their fullest extent and thus increase their work statistics. For leadership and management, inciting employees was already a core issue. Low motivation workers can make almost no commitment, escape the office as often as practicable, resign if another option is provided and effectively delegate task. Managers must get to train their customers quite well, while using multiple strategies to encourage also every staff according to individual specific needs and desires. In the present post, we want to appreciate the importance of motivating workers to boost efficiency and productivity in their office. Even the ideas and methods of employee sedition should be presented. The key objective is to achieve a connection between both the incentive and success of workers and the effectiveness of certain firms. Issues concerning inciting hatred and quality of work life were established, as well as the connection between staff was narrowly explained in the scientific report and many were addressed in the last few days documentation and reporting.
CLINICAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL FEATURES OF INFLAMMATORY DISEASES OF THE PELVIS AND GENITAL ORGANS IN HIV-INFECTED WOMEN
Authors: Ikhtiyarova G.A. Olimova N.I.,
Published: February 2021

The aim of the study is to study the cytokine profile in HIV-infected women with acute vaginitis against the background of complex conservative treatment. Materials and methods of research 55 women aged from 25 to 55 years with acute vaginitis were under our supervision. All women were surveyed for the period from 2018 to 2020, of which 35 women with HIV infection, which constitutes the main group, and 20 women without HIV infection, which constitutes the control group. In all female patients, cytokines (to determine inflammatory processes) (IFNγ, IL-17) were determined in the peripheral blood serum. IFNγ, IL-17 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using test systems "Vector-Best" of the Russian Federation. Results and discussion: the ratio of IFNγ / IL-17 (pro-inflammatory / anti-inflammatory cytokines or Th1 / Th2) in HIV-uninfected women was 2.2. In the presence of a pronounced inflammatory process, that is, in HIV-uninfected women, this indicator was 0.96. After carrying out immunocorrective treatment using Immun-5 (The drug is a balanced mixture of natural biologically active substances, the action of which is aimed at activating the body's immune system. The drug increases the body's resistance in inflammatory diseases. An effective remedy for HIV / AIDS, hepatitis and tuberculosis. 1 capsule 2 times a day for 60 days The drug manifests its effects primarily through the effect on the endogenous interferon system and on the expression of cytokines functionally coupled with interferons - IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10 and IL-17). In the examined HIV-infected women with nonspecific vaginitis, IFNγ approached the control values, the content of IL-17, and after treatment did not normalize, remaining 5.5 times higher than in HIV-uninfected women in the control group, the ratio of IFNγ / IL-17, in HIV-infected women of the main group, after treatment this indicator decreased to 0.42. Conclusion: The improvement in the clinical condition of HIV-infected women, along with the suppression of the level of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IFNγ, was accompanied by the disappearance of signs of inflammation of the genitalia, an improvement in the general condition of HIV-infected women.
FANTASY CLOTHING DEVELOPMENT WITH EL NINO PHENOMENON AS THE SOURCE OF IDEA
Authors: I Dewa Ayu Made Budhiyani I Gede Sudirtha, Ni Wayan Rian Apsani ,
Published: February 2021

The objectives of this study are twofold. The first objective is to evaluate the quality of the development of fantasy clothing with El Nino phenomenon as the source of idea. The second objective is to enrich the literature of fashion design especially in the field of fantasy clothing. The study in nature employs research and development approach with the PPE development model which consists of three stages namely planning, production, evaluation. The used instrument to collect the data is a set of questions for the assessment of fashion experts. As the result, the fashion experts assessed the produced apparel with the theme of El Nino phenomenon with full marks or 100%. This means that the final design has an extremely good rate of achievement. Another contribution contained in this study is as a module of teaching materials at the study program of family welfare education, Technical and Vocational faculties of Ganesha Education, University of Singaraja, Indonesia.
Online Teaching vs. Classroom Teaching in the Scenario of the Covid-19 Pandemic in India.
Authors: Kavi Balabrahma Chary Divya Deevi,
Published: February 2021

Online teaching is barely twenty years old whereas classroom teaching is hundreds of years old. The purpose of both modes is the same teaching. But they are quite different from one another in their concept, structure, application and environment. Classroom teaching ruled the education sector for a long period because there was no alternative to it. Still, it has its due role. With the introduction of computer and software technology in the education field, a new style of teaching, online teaching, has been designed. Initially, it was intended to cater to the needs of a section of software people. Job seekers and promotion aspirants have found it convenient to gain knowledge in their own or new domains in their leisure time. Slowly this has found a significant place in regular education also. But the present pandemic situation has accelerated the entry of online teaching at all levels from primary education to higher education. Students face some initial troubles. They should buy sophisticated and modern devices; they should have an internet connection and there should be an uninterrupted power supply. This has become a challenge for poor people and those living in rural areas in India. However, students pursuing higher studies in Western countries have found this mode of online teaching very useful. They need not spend a lot of money and they can continue to do part-time jobs to earn money for their studies. But this online system of education does not suit the conditions prevailing in India. Still, many students are unable to follow online classes. The authorities should think carefully before issuing guidelines, keeping in view the financial and health problems of students especially, kids. The loss of time in the academic year can be compensated in many ways. When normalcy is restored all people in the education field will again switch over to classroom teaching in toto.
Restorative Justice and its impact on Primary Schools Students of Swat, KP-Pakistan: In Psychological Perspective
Authors: Jutharat Pinthapataya Maaz Ud Din, Worakamol Wisetsri, Faisal Khan,
Published: February 2021

Restorative justice is an alternative disciplinary approach to the traditional, punitive approach to discipline. The present study has done justice to the researcher’sexpectation to be a path breaking one in the region of Swat, KP-Pakistan for initiation Restorative justice, first as a class based intervention, and then to be offered after enrichment, a whole school programme.Despite its increasing recognition and use in Swat, Primary schools, a limited amount of research has evaluated the effect of restorative justice (RJ) for Primary schools and its impact, and response. To date, there is no standardized method for restorative justice implementation. The inherent qualities such as disciplining the students intrinsically, reducing the misconducts ranging from small cheating to causing wounds or loss to others, inducting students in peer mediation, and organizing Restorative justice mediation/conferencing for achieving reparation and restoration of relationships, and converting the entire institution as a place of social healing are shown to be a viability with Restorative justice. The present study enjoys the credit of successfully testing 78% of the Restorative justice practice in the primary schools. The reduction of misconducts in students and increase in their psychological capitals is a laudable performance of the Restorative justice in the maiden run for its approval and consideration.
Effect Of Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention Therapy on Uncontrolled Aggression Among Individual with Amphetamine use Disorder: a Systematic Review
Authors: Dr. Muhammad Saleem Aftab Hussain,
Published: February 2021

Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) is an approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral relapse prevention with mindfulness practice. The present research indicates that MBRP can effectively minimize craving in people with substance use disorder (SUD). The purpose of this review was to examine the efficacy Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) strategies to mitigate uncontrolled aggression in individuals with amphetamine use disorder. In the context of a systematic review, this paper proposes a research project to investigate the effect of mindfulness based relapse prevention therapy on uncontrolled aggression among individual with amphetamine use disorder. Selection of studies, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment were carried out. PRISMA protocol was applied to ensure a standardized review strategy. No ethical approval was required. Review indicated that mindfulness training intervention as MBRP was successful for individuals with amphetamine use disorder. This preventive strategy has helped them improve their ability to deal with temptation and high-risk behaviors, such as uncontrolled aggression
Eliminating of lossesin the production process of a machine-building enterprise using lean manufacturing tools
Authors: Hilary I. Okagbue Natalya V. Prosvirina, Alexey I. Tikhonov,
Published: February 2021

The article examines the sequence of actions to eliminate losses in the production process with the help of lean production tools at the Russian engineering plant. At the same time, the tasks are solved: the stages of the process of identification, analysis and problem solving are analyzed, the algorithm of elimination of losses in the production process is shown, an algorithm is proposed to build a map of the flow of the value creation of the current state of the production process of the manufacture of the part, the tools of lean production to eliminate the main losses are presented.  With the systematic and concerted development of these tools, with the active advice and support of the management of the engineering company, the management of the production process on the basis of the concept of lean production allows to reduce losses, help to grow and develop the plant.
NORDHAUS – GADDUM TYPE RESULTS FOR WIENER LIKE INDICES OF GRAPHS
Authors: V. KALADEVI R. BHUVANESHWARI,
Published: February 2021

A Nordhaus - Gaddum type result is a lower or upper bound on sum or product of a parameter of a graph and its complement. This concept was introduced in 1956 by Nordhaus E. A.,             Gaddum J. W. Generalized Wiener like indices such as wiener index, Detour index, Reciprocal- wiener index, Harary- wiener index, Hyper- wiener index, Reciprocal- Detour index, Harary- Detour index and Hyper- Detour index have been studied in graph theory. In this paper, Nordhaus – Gaddum type results of these indices for k-Sun graph and four regular graph are presented.
“The Prisons We Broke” Associated to Self-Reliance that Eloquent itself in the Conditions of Modernity
Authors: M. R. Bindu P. Revathi,
Published: February 2021

Writing autobiographies were present in Western culture some centuries ago, but in India it stepped in recent centuries. In the Indian context, celebrating oneself was not for the ordinary people it was only meant for the Kings or noble leaders. Life writing is virtuously established by the custom of repudiation. The self here by the marginalized writer is written only to seek the humble moral qualities but not to flourish its achievements. In India, self is defined by its ethical capacity to desist from demanding recognition for attainments. Autobiography is linked to self-reliance that enunciates itself in the circumstances of novelty. Therefore, in India Writing autobiography is a modern occurrence.
Quality Assessment of Indian Universities: An Analytical Study of NAAC Accreditation Scores
Authors: S Srinivasaragavan Ravikumar K, Sasmitarani Samanta, Amiya Kumar Rath,
Published: February 2021

This paper reveals that the performance and quality enhancement initiatives of Indian Universities based on the accreditation scores attained through the NAAC assessment process in terms of Criteria wise analysis, Region wise analysis and State wise analysis of Universities have been made. It is observed that average CGPA for the five regions of the country, Southern region is dominant with 3.07, which is followed by North Eastern region Universities with average CGPA of 3.04. Analysis through region wise, the performance of Universities is in the Eastern region is low as per the RAF of NAAC accreditation. Analysis through region wise, It  would reveal that among the State Universities, Northern region have got higher score of CGPA (2.94), which is followed by Western region (2.93) and Southern region (2.90).In general observation is that the accredited State Universities are didn’t performing well. Since no region would acquire the CGPA of 3.0 and all India CGPA is 2.85, it shows the dissimilarities among the Universities in terms of performance quality with regard to all criterion. It is quiet surprise to know that the average CGPA of Research, Consultancy, and Extensions (3) is very much low with 2.65 compare with other criterions. Being the Universities, they need to make emphasize on enhancing the quality of research. The largest share of accredited institutions are from Western and Northeastern region. In general, the response from the university sector is better compared to that from the college sector.
THE WORLDVIEW OF THE CHARACTERS AND UPDATING OF METAPHORS IN THE TEXT
Authors: Shokhrukhovna Ulugova Shohida
Published: February 2021

This article examines the use of metaphors in the text of works of art. In particular, based on the material of the novel by Charlotte Bronte “Jane Eyre”, using conceptual metaphors that reflect the mental state of a person, the inner world, worldview, and attitude to life of the main characters of the work, such as Jane, Rochester and John, are revealed, and the similarities and differences of their character are shown.

In the article, the main position is taken by the question of the degree of representation of persons-conceptualizers who perceive the world picture in metaphors. This makes it possible to study the problem and collect information about the characters in the work, including the cognitive activity of Jane Eyre.

Ultimately, the analysis of metaphor, actualized in the speech of the main characters of the novel, it became apparent that these expressions, along with a reflection of the attitude to life characters, give impetus to the formation of metaphors. In particular, the expansion of the semantic scope of metaphorical expressions used by Jane is a product of the development of her cognitive abilities and capabilities based on increasing life experience.
Survey Online Learning in the Pandemic Time of Covid-19, Case Study at Universitas Kristen Indonesia
Authors: Agustinus Palimbong Mesta Limbong, Asnah Limbong,
Published: February 2021

This study aims to determine the implementation of online learning and the obstacles that faced by lecturers and students at the Universitas Kristen Indonesia during the Covid-19 pandemic. Changes to online learning nationally are new in Indonesia, including at the Universitas Kristen Indonesia. So far, face to face learning dominates. Online learning at UKI was done briefly and partially, without proper preparation, socialization and provision to lecturers and students. Respondents who contributed to the online learning survey at UKI were 621 students and five lecturers. The findings showed that what was conducted on students and lecturers, turned out that there were no optimal supporting media to facilitated online learning, student quota was limited, students were also bored with online lectures. Some students did not have the media necessary for online learning. From the lecturers’ side, it turned out that not all lecturers understood using the Teams media, zoom and also did not understand the features in it. The positive thing that students get from online learning: more courageous in communicating with fellow students and lecturers. The obstacles that detected are followed up by helping lecturers and students, providing quota assistance for students, tuition fees were paid with lenient payments, providing assistance from alumni and other assistance to support the students. And, for lecturers, assistance was provided even though the implementation was partial.
Free Convective Couette flow1of1a1Dusty1Fluid1through1a Porous Medium1with1Periodic1Permeability1in1the1Absence1of Electrically Magneto Hydro Dynamic Model
Authors: M. Vidhya K. Rajesh, A. Govindarajan,
Published: February 2021

“The purpose of this investigation stands to discuss the effects of periodic permeability on1the; free1convective flow of a dusty viscous; incompressible1fluid through a1highly1porous1channel. The porous1medium is confined by an infinite perpendicular porous plate supercilious the free stream velocity to be uniform. Analytical solutions are gained for the dusty flow field, the1temperature field, the1skin1friction and the rate1of heat1transfer. when there is an increase in mass concentration1of dust1particles, it is found that the1velocity profile of fluid and dust particles reduces.”
A Review of Importance of Premarital Checkup and Counselling among Young Adults
Authors: More Pratik
Published: February 2021

Premarital screening includes performing tests on the couples who are planning to get married soon,to identify common inherited disorders, infectious diseases, fertility issues, cancers etc. in them to help them identify potential health risks for themselves. It also aims at providing medical consultation to the couples on the probabilities of transmitting these risks to their children.

This study is aimed at understanding the awareness and importance of premarital screening among young adults (age 21-30 years) based out of Maharashtra state, India. This paper will also give insights about the preference for types of tests that are included in premarital screening, need for premarital counselling and the time duration for undertaking premarital screening and counselling
Dispositional Factors Among Youth: An Examination of their Relationship to Academic Achievement in a Collectivistic Tight Culture
Authors: Rim Chakraoui Ramzi Nasser, Lakshmi Narayanan,
Published: February 2021

With globalization and increasing interdependence between countries, cross-cultural differences between collectivistic and individualistic cultures have become a topic of increasing interest. In this study we examine the predictive validity of dispositional factors in a cross-cultural context. Three dispositional factors: Emotional Intelligence, Locus of Control and Self-Esteem were examined in the collectivistic and socially oriented culture of Oman. This study statistically assessed the prediction power of the three dispositional factors on academic achievement. A sample of 545 university students from a private university in Oman were surveyed. The findings show a strong correlation between Self-Esteem variables and grade point average. A significant finding in our study was that Self-Esteem was negatively related to achievement. The interpretation of the negative relation suggests that in tight cultures, individuals may negatively self-rate their Self-Esteem to compensate for the high achievement in their collective social context.   This study has several important implications for future research in understanding the dynamics and predictability of personality and disposition in a collectivistic culture
An Investigation on Attitude Towards Learning Mathematics Among Higher Secondary School Students
Authors: Ms. Minakshi Rabha Dr. Moyuri Sarma,
Published: February 2021

While assessing mathematics performance, attitude towards mathematics and Mathematics learning are frequently cited as factors contributing to success. The present study has been conducted to investigate students’ attitude towards learning mathematics in the higher secondary schools of Assam, India. It is sought to understand the influence of Gender and School Environment (Government and Private) in the study of the subject Mathematics. ATMS (Attitude Towards Mathematics Scale), developed by Dr. S. C. Gakhar, and Dr. Rajni was used to find out the attitude of students towards learning mathematics and their achievement in mathematics both in terms of gender as well as school management pattern. Out of a population of 340 students studying at the higher secondary (10+1) level in the Balijana Block of Goalpara District, a sample of 102 students (56 boys and 46 girls) were selected through Stratified Random sampling technique. One Provincialized, one Government and two Private schools were selected based on purposive sampling technique. The achievement of the students in Mathematics at higher secondary level depends on the gender of the students. The study revealed that achievement level of the male students in Mathematics at higher secondary level is more than that of their female counterparts. The achievement of the students in Mathematics at higher secondary level depends on the school environment. The achievement level of the students in private schools is better than the Government schools. The male students show more positive attitude towards learning Mathematics than the female students. Among the eight components, in few components students of Government schools show more positive attitude than Private schools. Whereas, in some components students of Private schools show more positive attitude than students of Government schools. Therefore, attitudes towards mathematics can be developed through encouraging students and motivating them for learning through constructivism and innovations. Teachers, school environment and home environment should be conducive and shouldn’t hamper students’ mathematical performance throughout their schooling
Analysis Of Constructive Learning Models In Forming Religious Characters Of Early Childhood
Authors: Elindra Yetti Mulyati, Tjipto Sumadi,
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the development of learning models that can stimulate students to interpret every learning activity in shaping the character of early childhood. The research method is a qualitative method in which the researcher captures the phenomenon of the development of religious and moral values of early childhood is only limited to habituation and the discovery of data that the teacher does not compile a special program of character development in learning. The study was conducted in  Jakarta with 60 samples consisting of University students Open early childhood education programs  majors who are early childhood education programs teachers in DKI Jakarta. Data analysis techniques from interviews, observation and questionnaire distribution and also documentation. The results of the study stated that a constructive learning model is needed that is able to give meaning to the learning process in character development
Strategic Management System for Competitive Business Performance in the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Eduardo P. Malagapo , Ivy Corazon A. Mangaya-ay Edgar N. Barrozo, Genaro V. Japos ,
Published: February 2021

An organizational business strategy's primary purpose is to achieve good financial performance, commitment to customer satisfaction, and competitive business performance to sustain the enterprise's profitability and business continuity effectively. This study aims to determine the strategic management system components in predicting financial performance, commitment to customer satisfaction, and competitive business performance. The method used was the descriptive quantitative type of research employing the structured survey questionnaire to apply the Likert Scale. To the study's answer, survey questionnaires were distributed to the respondents, namely business owners, CEOs, managers, engineers, working professionals, and rated them using the Likert Scale. They were asked to rate the following independent variables as planning, risk analyzing, organizing, performing, evaluating, realigning related to the strategic management system for financial performance and commitment to customer satisfaction competitive business performance. Based on the result and findings, the effect of the variables performing, evaluating, and realigning financial performance is significant: F=86.338; (p=0.001, 0.005, and 0.001). Therefore, the strategic management system components, namely performing, evaluating, and realigning, are useful predictors of financial performance. The influence of the variables planning, evaluating, and realigning on the commitment to customer satisfaction is significant, and these are F=76.308; (p=0.001, 0.025, 0.000) respectively. It can be concluded that the strategic management system components, namely planning, evaluating, and realigning, are useful predictors of commitment to customer satisfaction. The four combinations of independent variables, namely risk analyzing, organizing, performing, and evaluating competitive, are significant to competitive business performance: F= 94.82: (p= 0.000, 0.001, 0.001, 0.000). The four variables account for 84%, which indicates high accuracy prediction from the four variables. Finally, strategic management system components, namely, planning, risk analyzing, organizing, performing, evaluating, and realigning, can effectively predict financial performance, commitment to customer satisfaction, and competitive business performance. Therefore, it is recommended to use the PROPER strategy components by all business owners and practitioners to effectively execute their operations and activities on whatever business model or venture they wanted to start by creating appropriate policies and procedures to ensure its business continuity, profitability, sustainability, and growth.
PAIKEM: Fun Learning as a Strategy to Improve Learning Achievement of High School Students in South Aceh
Authors: M Chairul Basrun Umanailo Muhammad Jafar, RN Herman, Rahmad Nuthihar,
Published: February 2021

This research is related to the role of teachers in the application of active, innovative, creative, effective, and fun learning (PAIKEM) to improve the learning achievement of high school students in South Aceh District. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive research type. The population of this study were students of class XI high school in South Aceh District for the academic year 2019/2020. There are 1376 students who are the population of this study. Given the large population, this study uses Cluster Sampling and Proposional Random Sampling to determine the research sample. The sample of this research is 176 students of class XI high school in South Aceh District. Data collection techniques were carried out through questionnaires and documentation. The data analysis technique uses a percentage in order to know the answer to each item and the product moment correlation formula to determine the level of the relationship between learning achievement and learning methods. The results showed that the role of teachers in implementing PAIKEM in South Aceh District was running well with a percentage of 38%. There is a positive and significant relationship between the role of teachers in the application of PAIKEM and student achievement (r = 0.203) so that the application of PAIKEM contributes 20%. It is hoped that teachers will always take the initiative in developing their expertise in implementing learning in accordance with PAIKEM so that the teaching and learning process is more enjoyable and can improve student learning achievement
The Impact of Distance Learning Requirements in Achieving Learning Outcomes During COVID- 19 Pandemic A study at Private Jordanian universities
Authors: Dr.  Sahar Abu Bakir Dr.  Basem Barqawi,
Published: February 2021

Despite that the system of higher education has been greatly affecting during the crisis of COVID-19, the Higher Education institutions forced to adapt to the new situation quickly and change the models of education from traditional system to distance learning system because of the increasing of student enrollments. Although there are different systems of Distance Learning which helps students get their education, still doubts of achieving the planed learning outcomes.

The aim of this paper is to try understand the most requirements needed to build a good distance learning system, and to know the impact of distance learning requirements in achieving learning outcomes during COVID-19 at the private Jordanian universities.

The results revealed that the Jordanian Private Universities operating at Amman are aware of the importance of distance learning requirements (The Human Resources, the Infrastructure, the Academic, the Financial, and the Managerial). And the learning outcomes (the knowledge, skills and competencies) were achieved by using distance learning as a substitute of face to face education.

For this purposes a purposive sample was selected consisted of (11) Universities that are operating at AmmanGovernorate, and the sampling unit was consisted of those who occupied the positions of dean and head of academic department in the (11) universities, and their number reached (235).

The most important recommendation of this paper is to strengthen the human resources, the infrastructure and the academic requirements, and to get attention more to the financial and the managerial requirements on achieving leaning outcomes.
IMPACT OF ON-LINE LEARNING SYSTEM ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Nurul Asyira Roslin Siva Sunasundram, Syed Mohammad Jamal Zaidi,
Published: February 2021

The higher education system uses traditional teaching methods in teaching and learning. The emergence of technology encompasses a great challenge for learners, teachers, and the higher education system to attain success in the learning process via the internet. Technology has made numerous changes in the process of teaching and learning. The students and teachers adopted the advent of technology in the progress of learning and teaching respectively. The pandemic situation also necessitated the adoption of the online-based learning system. The higher education system instantly instigated the online learning system into the real-time scenario. The online learning system gave numerous advantages for both the learners and teachers. Though, they faced several challenges in the process of incorporating the new system of teaching and learning. In this paper, the numerous studies and approaches of online learning systems by various researchers are discussed. Mobile-based learning, online learning in the pandemic system, and the challenges of online learning systems are addressed in this paper.
Validation of Family Functioning Questionnaire (FFQ) with a Sample of Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Addis Ababa
Authors: Bhatara Mohit Tadele Zebrea, Belay Tefera,
Published: February 2021

Contextually validated measures of family functioning of parents with special needs are unavailable in Ethiopia. This study was aimed to validate the Amharic version of the Family Functioning Questionnaire (FFQ) with evidence from community samples of families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (n=72). Having translated the FFQ into Amharic, then the validation processes of assessing the psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of the instrument were conducted using experts’ judgments, factor analysis, and internal consistency measures. The face and content validity assessments resulted in a measure that lends itself to the construct it intends to measure. The principal component factor analysis brought out two factors ( problem-solving and personal goal) with the majority of items demonstrated a factor loading above 0.5. The convergent validity of the FFQ was demonstrated via the Dyadic Adjustment Scale in which the observed significant intercorrelations suggested a strong construct validity of the Amharic FFQ. The internal consistency of the scale was also good, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.82 for the whole scale and 0.91 and 0.82 for the problem-solving and personal goal sub-scales respectively. Hence, the Amharic version of the FFQ can be used for measuring the quality of family functioning in families of children with developmental disorders in the Ethiopian context.
An Ex-Press implant versus trabeculectomy in a fibrotic bleb with late failure after previous trabeculectomy
Authors:   Menofia University Hospital, Menofia University, Menofia 32511, Egypt, Wagdy Faried , Elsorogy Hisham ,   Mansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt, Alnagdy Ahmed ,   Mansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt, Elfattah Dina Abd ,   Mansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt, Elhesy Abd-Elmonem A. ,   Mansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
Published: February 2021

AIM: To compare the outcome of an Ex-Press implant and subscleral trabeculectomy (SST) in the management of glaucoma after previous trabeculectomy on a fibrotic bleb.
METHODS: This randomized prospective study included 28 eyes from 28 patients (age range: 42-55y) with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) presented with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) with fibrotic bleb despite previous SST for more than 4mo. The eyes enrolled in the study were divided into two groups: group I (subjected to Ex-Press implant surgery) and group II [subjected to SST with mitomycin C (MMC)]. The follow-up continued one year after surgery to evaluate IOP, visual acuity (VA), visual field (VF), and postoperative complications.
RESULTS: A significant decrease in IOP was found in both groups with a higher reduction in Ex-Press implant surgery with the mean IOP of 14.50 mm Hg (P=0.001), while the SST group recorded the mean IOP of 16.50 mm Hg (P=0.001) after one year. However, the difference between the two groups in terms of the decrease in IOP was insignificant. Fewer postoperative complications were recorded in the Ex-Press implant surgery and more cases requiring further anti-glaucomatous medications were seen in the SST group. Both groups showed stability in terms of VA and VF.
CONCLUSION: Ex-Press implant surgery and SST with MMC are two surgical alternatives for controlling IOP in late failure that occurs more than 4mo after previous SST with a fibrotic bleb. However, Ex-Press shunt is a safer surgery with fewer complications.
Analysis of logistics distribution path optimization planning based on traffic network data
Authors:   Anyang University, Li H.H. , Fu H.R. ,   Anyang Normal University, Li W.H. ,   School of Transportation, Southeast University
Published: February 2021

With the development of economy, the distribution problem of logistics becomes more and more complex. Based on the traffic network data, this study analyzed the vehicle routing problem (VRP), designed a dynamic vehicle routing problem with time window (DVRPTW) model, and solved it with genetic algorithm (GA). In order to improve the performance of the algorithm, the genetic operation was improved, and the output solution was further optimized by hill climbing algorithm. The analysis of example showed that the improved GA algorithm had better performance in path optimization planning, the total cost of planning results was 31.44 % less than that of GA algorithm, and the total cost of planning results increased by 11.48 % considering the traffic network data. The experimental results show that the improved GA algorithm has good performance and can significantly reduce the cost of distribution and that research on VRP based on the traffic network data is more in line with the actual situation of logistics distribution, which is conducive to the further application of the improved GA algorithm in VRP.
Optical system calibration for 3D measurements in a hydrodynamic tunnel
Authors:   FSUE ", Knyaz V.A. ,   State Research Institute of Aviation Systems",   Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Stepanyants D.G. ,   FSUE "State Research Institute of Aviation Systems", Tsareva O.Y. ,   FSUE "State Research Institute of Aviation Systems"
Published: February 2021

For non-contact 3D measurements in hydrodynamic tunnels by photogrammetry methods, it is necessary to refine the standard model of image formation in the camera by taking into account an effect of refraction of rays at the boundaries of optical media, namely, at an air-glass boundary and glass-working fluid boundary. The article presents a model of image formation for shooting in a working environment that includes various optical media and methods for calibrating an optical system for 3D measurements of the coordinates of scene objects, while taking into account the real boundaries of the optical media. Experimental results on calibrating the system of three-dimensional measurements when an object image is formed by rays passing through two optical boundaries are discussed.
Optimal affine image normalization approach for optical character recognition
Authors:   Institute for Information Transmission Problems RAS, Konovalenko I.A. ,   Smart Engines, Kokhan V.V. ,   Institute for Information Transmission Problems RAS,   Smart Engines, Nikolaev D.P. ,   Institute for Information Transmission Problems RAS,   Smart Engines
Published: February 2021

Optical character recognition (OCR) in images captured from arbitrary angles requires preliminary normalization, i.e. a geometric transformation resulting in an image as if it was captured at an angle suitable for OCR. In most cases, a surface containing characters can be considered flat, and a pinhole model can be adopted for a camera. Thus, in theory, the normalization should be projective. Usually, the camera optical axis is approximately perpendicular to the document surface, so the projective normalization can be replaced with an affine one without a significant loss of accuracy. An affine image transformation is performed significantly faster than a projective normalization, which is important for OCR on mobile devices. In this work, we propose a fast approach for image normalization. It utilizes an affine normalization instead of a projective one if there is no significant loss of accuracy. The approach is based on a proposed criterion for the normalization accuracy: root mean square (RMS) coordinate discrepancies over the region of interest (ROI). The problem of optimal affine normalization according to this criterion is considered. We have established that this unconstrained optimization is quadratic and can be reduced to a problem of fractional quadratic functions integration over the ROI. The latter was solved analytically in the case of OCR where the ROI consists of rectangles. The proposed approach is generalized for various cases when instead of the affine transform its special cases are used: scaling, translation, shearing, and their superposition, allowing the image normalization procedure to be further accelerated.
Evolution of an optical vortex with initial fractional topological charge
Authors:   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Kotlyar V.V. ,   Samara National Research University, Nalimov A.G. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University
Published: February 2021

In a number of theoretical (J. Opt. 6, 259 (2004)) and experimental (Opt Express 19, 5760 (2011)) works, an original fractional-TC optical vortex (with TC standing for topological charge) was shown to evolve into an integer optical vortex whose TC is equal to the nearest (i) smaller integer, if the fractional part is smaller than 1/2, and (ii) larger we show that the initial fractional optical vortex evolves into an integer optical vortex with TC equal to the nearest (i) smaller integer, if the fractional part is smaller than 0.12, and (ii) larger integer, if the fractional part is larger than 0.12. This can be explained by the fact that the additional center integer, if the fractional part is larger than 1/2. In this work, using numerical simulation, of singularity is generated on the beam periphery characterized by near zero-intensity (a millionth of the maximum), thus prohibiting the experimental detection, but allowing a numerical assessment.