bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diagnosing Art Appreciation of Children between the Ages of Four and Nine Years
Authors: Mikhailovna Torshilova Elena , Vyacheslavovna Boyakova Ekaterina
Published: July 2019

This research aims to determine the dynamic development of art appreciation in modern children between the ages of four and nine years. The definition of a childâ€™s art appreciation levels is based on the priority of the aesthetic function of art and childrenâ€™s ability to harmoniously develop their intelligence and feelings. The article considers different approaches to the diagnosis of artistic preferences within the framework of experimental aesthetics and the modern development of its methods. The authors have prepared a set of special tests to evaluate the development of a childâ€™s art appreciation. They have also described stimulus materials and presented the results of the research held at kindergartens and primary schools. The authors of the article have worked out ethical rules for the test designer diagnosing art appreciation and have concluded that children under five years of age have an aesthetic sensibility that allows them to choose artistic works of "complex" and inexplicit beauty at an emotional, non-rational level. By the age of eight and nine years, the level of a childâ€™s art appreciation declines due to the assimilation of cultural norms of mass art.Â Â Â
Institutional Environment for the Formation of the Soviet Generation
Authors: Yu. Tsohla S. , A. Simchenko N. , P. Chyvatkin P.
Published: July 2019

In the current context of dominating threats to the Russian national security, the issues of national identity and citizens' involvement in the history and culture of Russia acquire particular relevance and significance. This article reveals the essence of the cause-and-effect relationships, which played a key role in the formation of personality and socialization of the Soviet generation. The authors managed to identify a complex of external and internal relationships that have shaped the socio-economic, cultural, religious and value-orientation mindset of the Soviet generation.The main difference of the present study is the fact that its main objective is to study the history and role of economic and social institutions of education, upbringing, culture, and health of children in their transition to adulthood during the Russian Civil War.A comprehensive analysis of Russian and Soviet archives and publications of Russian and foreign scientists presented in the article made it possible to assess the influence of economic and social institutions (institutions of communication, institutions of one-man management in warfare, public education institutions) on the formation of the Soviet generation during the Civil War and postwar period in the Crimea Region.The results of the study will help to improve the existing system of scientific knowledge about the functions of the basic social and economic institutions through the prism of their adaptability properties with their adoption in any given economic system. A retrospective analysis of the transformation of the institutional environment of children's education and upbringing during the Civil War revealed an integrative relationship in the system of children's patriotic education of that period and the processes of establishing a new Soviet generation.Â Â
Key Components of the Financial Infrastructure of the Digital Economy Within the Fuel and Energy Complex
Authors: Aleksandrovna Zavalko Natalia , Evgenievna Matyunina Olga , Anatolyevna Izmaylova Svetlana , Olegovna Kozhina Veronika , Anatolevich Lebedev Konstantin
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this paper is to provide an outline of key components of the financial infrastructure of the digital economy within the fuel and energy complex. It is established that the formation of global financial architecture, including in the context of development of elements of the digital economy within the fuel and energy complex, is currently accompanied by a sharp acceleration in global cash flows and considerable growth in the international market for electronic money and electronic currencies. The authors prove that, owing to the informatization of the fuel and energy sector and the emergence of new financial technologies, many investors today will find it easier to access international markets. It is also suggested that currently there is a positive trend in the pace of growth in digital services for financial infrastructure, which are attracting significant volumes of investment, with the trend projected to intensify in the near future. In the authors’ view, the key factors that will govern the effectiveness of components of the financial infrastructure of the digital economy within the fuel and energy complex are innovations, transparency, and accessibility.
The Study of Value-Semantic Orientation Problem in the Context of Professional and Personal Self-Development of Future Teachers
Authors: Zhilgildinova Madina , Dyusembaevich Kariyev Adlet , Toktacinovna Selkebayeva Aiman , Alikhankyzy Guliya , Turganbayeva Beibitgul
Published: July 2019

The article presents the empirical research results aimed at determining the level of mastering the abilities to professional and personal self-development of pedagogical specialty students. Based on the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature, the concept of "self-development of future teachers" was defined and formulated. The study offers a detailed prognostic model of stimulation of professional and personal self-development of future teachers. Based on system analysis, the authors have defined and presented the structure of stimulation of professional and personal self-development of future teachers. In the proposed structure of stimulation, the authors distinguished motivational, cognitive, and value-semantic components.The study comprehensively examines the value-semantic component as one of the main factors stimulating the professional and personal self-development of pedagogical specialty students. The results of empirical research on stimulation of professional and personal self- development of future teachers are presented using diagnostic methodologies.
Modeling the Dynamics of Processes in the Labor Market at the State Level, Applying a Model of Competition with Self-Regulation of Numbers
Authors: Saidkarimovich Ziyadullaev Nabi , Vasilyevich Lyasnikov Nikolay , Danilovich Katulsky Evgeniy , Vladimirovna Vysotskaya Nataliya , Anatolievna Pak Olga , . .
Published: July 2019

The article reviews possibilities of economic and mathematical modeling in labor market management. A model of the dynamics of processes in the labor market at the state level, applying a model of competition with self-regulation of numbers, is presented.
Bioenergetic Assessment and Economic Efficiency of Predecessors and Fertilizer Systems in the Cultivation of Winter Wheat
Authors: Nikolaevich Neshchadim Nikolay , Alekseevich Kvashin Aleksandr , Nikolaevna Gorpinchenko Ksenia , Petrovich Fedulov Yuriy , Alekseevich Salfetnikov Anatoliy
Published: July 2019

The influence of a type of crop rotation, the predecessor and various doses of mineral fertilizers on the yield of winter wheat was examined. The studies were conducted at the North Kuban Agricultural Experimental Station in two 10-field rotations – grain tillage and grain-grass tillage – in the course of a prolonged stationary experiment. The soil was ordinary chernozem, low in humus, deep, with the humus content in the arable (0-30 cm) soil layer equaling to 3.95-4.00% depending on the nutrient status, the content of mineral nitrogen equaling to 5.9-8.3 mg/kg of soil, and the content of exchangeable potassium equaling to 330-360 mg/kg of soil.It has been established that from the point of view of bioenergetic and economic efficiency, the most favorable predecessors for cultivation of winter wheat should be considered sainfoin and winter wheat, and for the rotation of sainfoin – peas. Maize harvested for grain and sugar beet are more time-consuming and energy-consuming tillage predecessors. Among the applied fertilizer systems, the best economic and bioenergetic indicators were obtained by using medium and higher doses of complete mineral fertilizer.
Current State and Perspectives of Ferrous Metallurgy Development in Russia
Authors: Tsvetkov Konstantin , Slepov Vladimir , Sekerin Vladimir , Gorokhova Anna , Skubriy Evgeniy
Published: July 2019

The current state of ferrous metals’ market is characterized by intensive development; the metallurgical production in several Asian countries has taken the leading position in the world; and metallurgy in the USA, Germany and Russia faces strong pressure from manufacturers of metals in Asian countries. The metallurgical complex in Russia is experiencing the period of its reconstruction: the time-consuming open-hearth steelmaking has been virtually deleted in the country, electrometallurgy is developing slowly, especially production of steel in induction furnaces, the amount of rejects in rolling is significant, and production of rolled products is still insufficient.The key changes in metallurgy are observed in rolling production. High quality finishing of metal allows to reduce the overall amount of rejects in metallurgical production, improve the interest of the market in the produced metal, and increase the export potential of the Russian metallurgy.The reduced production in the engineering industry after 1990 had the most negative impact on the development of Russian ferrous metallurgy. An important element that contributes to improving the economic efficiency through the activity of the metallurgical complex is more uniform placement of production across the country, particularly development of metallurgy in the Far East Federal District.
Strategic Fight Against Terrorism: A Narrative of its Implication in the Sahel Region
Authors: Osaherumwen Idahosa Stephen , Andreevich Degterev Denis , Olasunkanmi Abidoye Rasheed , . .
Published: July 2019

This paper explores the major impediments to peace and widespread interest in Sahel violence and stability. It examines the expansion of violent extremism across the Sahel and the direct consequence of unrest across North Africa. It assesses worrisome development in the region’s security landscape as these violent extremist organizations grow and develop sophisticated networks. It discovers that these emerging threats can be illustrated by the unique challenges facing Libya, Mali, Nigeria, and other countries in the region. Hence the strategies and assistance of Major Powers in ensuring the security and stability of the Sahel region, as it goes well beyond terrorism. Methodologically, it employs the use of descriptive analysis relying solely on secondary information for data generation and articulation. The study therefore suggests among others that, rather than attempt to stifle regional conflicts through military intervention, Major Powers should encourage regional initiatives. Many regional conflicts are so deeply rooted, however powers involve should recognize that, for there to be success in ending the fighting and instability, it should avoid policies that often clash with realities and needs on the ground, without which no outside party, from within or outside the region will succeed in putting an end to the threat to peace and security challenge.
Common Bunt Resistance of Winter Wheat Genotypes Under Artificial Infection
Authors: Tagayev Kuttymurat , Morgounov Aleksey , Yessimbekova Minura , Abugalieya Aigul
Published: July 2019

Common bunt (Tilletia caries) is a seed-transmitted fungal disease in wheat. The resistant cultivars and germplasm lines of wheat will be useful for control this type of disease in organic farming. A set of 75 wheat cultivars and lines from International Winter Wheat Improvement Program (IWWIP) of Turkey were used to determine resistance to common bunt. The experiment was carried out at the Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and experimental material was grown in an artificially inoculated nursery during the 2016-2017 season. The productivity of wheat genotypes under artificial infection ranged from 1.13 t/ha to 7.29 t/ha. The susceptible check to common bunt, GEREK 79 had a high level of susceptibility to common bunt with 59.7% infected heads. The high mean disease incidence in the nursery was 74.4%. Sixteen genotypes were resistant to disease under artificial inoculation. Out of 75 wheat cutivars, 42 wheat genotypes (56% of all genotypes) were classified as moderate resistance to disease. Identified resistance genotypes will be useful for breeding programs for forming resistance cultivars to common bunt in Kazakhstan.
Modelling of Heat and Mass Transfer for Wire-Based Additive Manufacturing Using Electric Arc and Concentrated Sources of Energy
Authors: Trushnikov Dmitriy , Perminov Anatoly , Pang Shengyong , P. Karunakaran K. , Belenkiy Vladimir , Permyakov Gleb , Kartashov Maksim , Matveev Evgeniy , Dushina Alena , Schitsyn Yury , . .
Published: July 2019

The paper presents a model developed by the authors and aimed to describe heat and mass transfer during wire-based additive manufacturing, when electron beam, plasma or arc are used as energy sources in case of non-consumable electrode welding. The model describes non-stationary and non-equilibrium conjugated processes of heat and mass transfer in free-surface liquid metal. The solution of differential equations of viscous fluid motion (Navier-Stokes), with convective terms and at laminar flow, has become the model base. Melting and crystallization of the metal is recognized by heat release in a two-phase region. The material density variation during phase transitions of the first and the second order can be described by introducing a certain dependence on temperature. The model is able to consider the use of preliminary and additional induction heating by changing the initial temperature and establishing an additional distributed bulk heat source. Variables for the simulation of heat and mass transfer during additive formation are the intensity and type of the heat source, the plate initial temperature, the power density distribution, the intensity of the additional bulk heating, the dependence of material thermal and physical characteristics on temperature, the characteristics of the phase transitions, the motion velocity of the heat source, the rate of wire feeding.
The Involvement of Heavy Metals in the Main Trophic Chains in Agrophytocenoses of the Sterlitamak Region of the Republic of Bashkortostan
Authors: M. Zubkova V. , V. Gaponenko A. , Yu. Belozubova N. , V. Reutskaya V. , R. Khanipova E.
Published: July 2019

The work was aimed at evaluating the involvement of heavy metals in theÂ biogeochemical cycle in the soil-plant system in the setting of agrophytocenoses. The elemental composition of soil and plants was determined by atomic absorption. The sanitary-hygienic and ecological assessment of theÂ condition of soils and plants in the region by heavy metals content has been provided for theÂ first time; for individual items, the health risk of soil contamination and used agricultural products has been assessed.For the first time, background concentrations of priority pollutants in the soil and plants have been found at different sites from contamination sources; theÂ annual average volumes of removal of Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu, Ni, Cr, and Mn from theÂ soil have been established; the antagonistic-synergistic interactions have been revealed at the introduction of macro- and microelements into plants.Â Â
Examining the Predictors of Mobile Addiction: Some Insights from Malaysia
Authors: Mohd Suki Norazah , Mohd Suki Norbayah
Published: July 2019

This research aims to investigate the predictors of mobile addiction. The data was analyzed using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach supported by Smart-PLS 2.0 to assess the hypothesis in the research model. The PLS-SEM technique revealed that there was a strong correlation between social networking sites (SNS) intensity and mobile addiction. Users have positively expressed that visiting SNS is part of their everyday activity as they tend to check their SNS almost every day. They have this perception that they will feel out of touch when they do not log into their SNS for a day. In addition, they feel as if they are part of the community of SNS on campus. Those with many SNS accounts have a strong tendency to install and use mobile social networking apps on their mobile phones to connect and communicate with others. These heavy users frequently use their mobile phone to log into their social network via preferred social networking apps and actively use it to check the SNS.Â  The direction for future research is also presented.Â
Metacognitive Strategies in Teaching and Learning Computer Programming
Authors: Nurulain Mohd Rum Siti , Zolkepli Maslina
Published: July 2019

It has been noted that teaching and learning programming is challenging in computer science education and that this is a universal problem. To understand and to code programs are perceived as being very challenging in computer science education. This is due to the demand for practical ability rather than theory alone. Studies have revealed that students with metacognitive management skills perform well in programming compared to lower-performing students. The more difficult the programming activity, the greater the need for the programmer to own metacognitive control skills. The cognitive processes in learning computer programming require a novice programmer to develop metacognitive skills. The main objective of this research work is to identify the metacognitive strategies in teaching and learning programming. An exploratory study was setup to identify the level of metacognition awareness of novice programmers using the MAI instrument. Interview sessions with expert lecturers were also conducted to identify the metacognitive approaches and the pedagogical method applied in the teaching and learning activities. The learning behaviours of novices were also identified through the interviewing sessions.Â  It can be concluded that there is a correlation between the metacognitive awareness level of an individual and their academic achievement.Â Â
Economic Impact from the Existence of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) in Muadzam Shah Town, Pahang, Malaysia: An Input-Output Approach
Authors: Abdullah Zulkifli , Ismail Noraini , Bakar Suzaida
Published: July 2019

Muadzam Shah is a small town in Rompin District, Pahang, Malaysia, established in 1979 by the South-East Pahang Development Authority (DARA). It is a quiet and tranquil agricultural based economy area and is a brainchild of Malaysiaâ€™s second Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak. The advent of University Tenaga Nasional in 2001 had changed the landscape of the local economy. Following the concept of â€œTown Universityâ€, UNITEN has successfully contributed to amplify the local economy into a greater level, from the oil-palm industry area to a multi-sectoral economy such as retailing sector, food industries, hospitality as well as healthcare industry. Besides, UNITEN also serves as a medium of community and intellectual development between the academia and the society. By adopting Leontief input-output approach, this paper is designed to determine the economic multiplier effect that students and faculty staffs have on the local economy and community in Muadzam Shah.
Examining the Significance and Impact of Social Entrepreneurship
Authors: Maniam Balasundram , Engel Jared , Subramaniam Geetha
Published: July 2019

Social entrepreneurship has garnered a significant amount of attention over the last decade or two. With so much emphasis on economic and financial return, governments and commercial businesses often neglect or provide insufficient attention towards the social and natural environments. This recent surge in non-profit and social activity from social entrepreneurs is proving to be an effective means of doing business, stirring up much controversy amongst scholars along the way. This paper dives into the hotly debated definition of social entrepreneurship and examines the types of opportunities and challenges associated with new phenomenon. Then, the report concludes with a discussion on the complexity of social entrepreneurship and why future research is needed.Â Â
The Influences of Job Satisfaction and Performance on Employees Followership Styles: A Survey in the Malaysian Health Institution
Authors: . Saraih , Naiemaha Ummi , . Razali , . Razleenab , Abduljabbar Abdulsatar , . Sultanc , . Rozali , Farah Aliaad Nor
Published: July 2019

The present study examined the influences of job satisfaction and job performance on followership style among employees from one of the public health institution in the Northern Malaysia. This study utilized the questionnaire method. A total of 210 respondents including the administrative staff, medical officer and nurses participated in this study. The findings presented that employees in this institution have moderately high levels of followership style (mean=3.67), job satisfaction (mean=3.67) and job performance (mean=3.37). Results presented that job satisfaction is significantly related to followership style (Î²=.72, p=.00); and job performance is not significantly related to followership style (Î²=-.11, p=.12). Thus, it is found that only job satisfaction has a significant influence on followership style among employees in this institution. This study contributed some fruitful knowledge which can be suggested to all of the Malaysian public health institution, particularly to improve the level of followership style. Implications of the results are discussed; and limitations of this study are briefly highlighted.Â
Mobile Learning as a New E-Learning Strategy
Authors: A.Baker El-Ebiary Yousef , Abbas Al-Sammarraie Najeeb , Salman Shukur Ban , Almandeel Seita , Alshamasi Areej
Published: July 2019

Mobile learning (M-learning) entails e-learning method. As a new phase of distance learning, M-learning assists the distance learning environment, decreasing the confines of the customary education. The present study discusses the presently employed devices and techniques for the accomplishment of the mobile learning target. It is concluded in this study that the use of wireless apparatus in Wi-Fi environment will consistently increase the desire to employ M-Learning technology.
Survey on Agile Implementation of the BI Systems
Authors: (Simi) Bajaj, Kamini , Rai Tressa
Published: July 2019

Business intelligence (BI) is a technique that helps organisations to effectively analyse, manipulate and store data. It takes historical and present data from various sources and presents the data to the users anytime, anywhere to help them make smart and effective decisions. However, the cross functional nature of BI systems that covers the length and breadth of the organization, pose an issue with effective implementation. Various Traditional methodologies have been used to implement BI systems however have encountered countless failures leading the practitioners to look up to Agile methodologies to overcome the shortcomings. Since different companies have different requirements, out of the box Agile solutions do not address the requirements effectively. As a result, use of Agile methodologies for BI implementation also face lot of issues. To justify this claim we conducted a survey of agile practitioners doing BI implementation. This paper aims at presenting the findings of the study focused on identifying the gaps in implementing BI systems using Agile methodologies. It also presents the results for the survey conducted to capture the methodologies used by the organisations and practitioners and issues in BI implementation. In future, this captured information would be utilised into formulating a framework that can work along with Agile methodology to help address the issues faced with Agile methodologies for BI Implementations.
The Effect of Company Reputation and Business Strategy on Company Performance of Banking Industry in Indonesia
Authors: Lumban Tobing Tongam , . .
Published: July 2019

The number of offices and assets of go-public banking has increased, but their performance has grown unstable. The condition is allegedly related to the issues of business strategy and company reputation. Hence, this study aims to examine the influence of company reputation and business strategy on banking performance in Indonesia. The research uses quantitative research approach on unit of analysis national banking that has been go-public. So the population in this study is all national banks including government, private, and foreign owned which have been go-public. The process of observation is cross section / one shot, ie in 2017. The primary data is obtained through questionnaire towards 43 go-public banks conducted by a census. Analysis of causality to answer the purpose of research, use Partial Least Square (PLS). The results show that the company's reputation and business strategy significantly affect the performance of banking companies in Indonesia either simultaneously or partially. Partially, business strategy is more dominant in affecting company performance than company reputation.
Capital Structure and Performance due to Gender Diversity of CEOs in Indonesian Small & Medium-sized Business
Authors: Titik Kristanti Farida , Rahayu Sri
Published: July 2019

Previous researches and results show that women-owned small firms have less debt than man-owned firms, and they have different performance. The objective of this study is to know whether the difference of capital structure is a factor correlated with gender differences resulting in different financial performance. This study utilizes sample data of all small and medium-sized businesses listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange to determine the differences of capital structure and performance between companies with male and female CEOs. The statistical test result using independent t-test shows that there is no difference in both of them. Regression result shows variables influencing capital structure of small and medium-sized businesses in Indonesia are age of company, company size and company liquidity. Meanwhile, for company performance, the statistical test result shows that it is only variables of age of company and leverage that have significant effect. Therefore, small and medium-sized businesses should maintain their capital structure at low rates to have a good financial performance. Companies that are able to survive in a long term will also increase the company performance.
Comparative Analysis of Veneral Diseases Diagnosed Using Tree and Certainty Factor Method
Authors: Gustri Wahyuni Elyza , Kurniawan Ricky
Published: July 2019

The danger that can be generated from venereal diseases is, even infertility can lead to death. However, if the disease can be detected as early as possible by doing intense treatment of this disease can be more controlled and even cured. there have been several similar studies that examine the diagnosis of venereal disease, but no studies have tried to examine how effective the methods are applied to diagnose venereal diseases. So in this study wanted to compare the level of effectiveness of previous research with Decision Tree and Certainty Factor method. It was found that by comparative analysis Decision Tree and Certainty Factor methods show more effective system output if the system is made using Decision tree and Certainty Factor compared using Decision Tree only. It can be seen through the calculation using a Likert scale that shows the percentage of 92% (Strongly Agree).
Review of Data Visualization for Social Media Postings
Authors: Atiqah Sia Abdullah Nur , Binti Anuar Hamizah
Published: July 2019

Facebook and Twitter are the most popular social media platforms among netizen. People are now more aggressive to express their opinions, perceptions, and emotions through social media platforms. These massive data provide great value for the data analyst to understand patterns and emotions related to a certain issue. Mining the data needs techniques and time, therefore data visualization becomes trending in representing these types of information. This paper aims to review data visualization studies that involved data from social media postings. Past literature used node-link diagram, node-link tree, directed graph, line graph, heatmap, and stream graph to represent the data collected from the social media platforms. An analysis by comparing the social media data types, representation, and data visualization techniques is carried out based on the previous studies. This paper critically discussed the comparison and provides a suggestion for the suitability of data visualization based on the type of social media data in hand.
Detecting Influencers in Social Media Using Social Network Analysis (SNA)
Authors: Nurulain Mohd Rum Siti , Yaakob Razali , Suriani Affendey Lilly
Published: July 2019

Social media has now become a key part of life in modern society; it is a place where people share their ideas, view, emotions, and sentiments. The explosion in the popularity of social media has led to an immense increase in data over the past few years. Users engage with this platform to share their experiences, feelings, and opinions on a broad range of topics, such as politics, personalities, news, products or events. Social media has also become a phenomenal platform that provides a powerful way for businesses to enhance their prospects and reach customers. Extracting and interpreting information from user-generated content is a trending topic in the scientific community as well as in the business world, and has attracted the interest of many commercial organizations. With the wise use of social media, the marketing process for promoting products and brands can be accelerated to reach the target audience. The beauty and health industry is one of the industries that make use of this platform as their digital marketing solution to integrate communications. Recently, many leading companies and brands have used digital influencers as their strategy for marketing campaigns in management and development. Therefore, the analysis of information extracted from social media is of great importance offering valuable insights and where the importance of each actor or individual in social media can be identified.  This can be achieved through the use of Social Network Analysis (SNA).  This research work aims at probing the effectiveness of SNA in social media in detecting the influencers in the area of beauty and health.
The Concept of Justice in Buddhism: A Case Study of Caṇḍāla in Jātakaṭṭhakathā
Authors: Ratchatakorntrakoon Ratchaneekorn , Chongstitvatana Suchitra
Published: July 2019

This article aims to study the function of Caṇḍāla, the outer caste character in Jātakaṭṭhakathā, the stories of the prior lives of the Buddha, and to study the relationship between the Caṇḍāla characters and the concept of justice in these Jātaka stories. In order to construct the concept of justice in Buddhism, and the framework of this study, Rawls’ theory regarding justice as fairness is used as a guideline for exploration of the Sutta, the Buddhist canon. The study reveals that the Caṇḍāla characters appear in nine Jātakas, playing significant roles in parts of many the prose narratives and the connection part of the story in order to illustrate that a low caste person can attain enlightenment. Three concepts of Dharma are conveyed by the Caṇḍāla characters in Jātakaṭṭhakathā: firstly, defilement causes humans in every caste to have suffering; secondly, every occurrence in one’s life depends on karma; and thirdly, humans in every caste have the potential to accomplish wisdom by understanding the path to eradicate suffering.
An Analysis of Interactional Metadiscourse in Public Speaking: A Case Study in English Speeches of the Prime Minister of Bhutan
Authors: Tashi Tshen , Suksawas Wannaprapha
Published: July 2019

Public speaking is an act of presenting a speech to an audience with the goal of altering attitudes, actions, and sentiments, and to leave them inspired by words and impressed by meanings[1]. In general, speakers add metadiscourse markers into their speech to make it comprehensible to the audience rather than a mere exchange of information. This study principally investigated interactional metadiscourse markers used in the English speeches of Mr. Tshering Tobgay, the Honourable Prime Minister of Bhutan, delivered to international audiences on a variety of different topics. The present qualitative descriptive research focused on textual analysis using the metadiscourse model of Hyland[2] and the Appraisal theory of Martin and White[3]. The results of the study showed attitude markers ranked the highest followed by engagement markers, self-mentions, boosters, and hedges. Moreover, the study also revealed that the topics of his speeches influenced the use of the interactional metadiscourse markers of the speaker. In general, this study highlighted elements of metadiscourse markers used by the leader of the country in delivering public speeches. The present study contributed to the existing body of literature related to metadiscourse analysis, especially of spoken texts. The information from this research can be of benefit to language learners, teachers and speakers in general, who are passionate about developing speaking skills.
Comprehending Crisis Intervention among Helpers
Authors: Shafrin Ahmad Nor , Nur Nadhirah Mohd Ashri Siti
Published: July 2019

Crisis applies when an individual experiences a trauma or tense situation that causes imbalance, disorganization and disorientation. Failure to oversee the crisis brings a negative impression to the whole self. This study involved 25 crisis helpers as respondents and all of them are registered counselors in Malaysia.  Data are collected through semi structured interviews.  The open questions in semi structured interview were used to identify information on 1. the meaning of crisis, 2. the process used to handle crisis intervention; 3. the model of crisis intervention used among helpers.  Results showed that respondents’ comprehending of crisis were quite accurate and varied depending on situations experienced. They also had some brief ideas on how the process should be implemented to handle crisis cases. However, only nine out of 25 helpers specifically mentioned that they used models such as Roberts’s seven stages, Gilliland six steps, Kubler Ross, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing to handle crisis intervention cases. Meanwhile, 19 helpers used counseling theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy (RT), Psychological First Aid (PFA) and basic attending counseling skills. This study indicates that helpers need more knowledge and training on crisis intervention.  They also need to comprehend process to handle crisis intervention cases in appropriate and structured ways. Development of a crisis intervention model that suits Malaysia’s culture would be most preferable and later utilized as a guide for helpers and counselors in dealing with event of crisis.
Students’ Acceptance on Blended Learning: A Case Study
Authors: Ramadan Ab Hamid Mohd , Hainida Khairul Ikram Emmy , Sabariah Buhari Siti , Ahmad Shuhaimi Farhanah , Md Nor Norazmir , Nazrina Camalxaman Siti , Said Norimah
Published: July 2019

Electronic Learning (E-Learning) has been widely used as a complement to the traditional learning method. It includes the introduction of blended learning (BL) that fully utilises the use of Learning Management System (LMS). The aim of this study is to examine students’ acceptance of blended learning specifically with the use of Openlearning (OL) as an online learning platform to complement traditional teaching. 137 students had participated in this study. OL was introduced to the Health Sciences students, who enrolled in the Principles of Nutrition course. Students explored teaching materials, videos, activities, and several assessments in OL while facilitated by facilitators for 14 weeks. A self-administered questionnaire was given via online to the participants to evaluate their attitudes and acceptance towards OL. Descriptive statistic was used to describe the demographic data and t-test was performed to report the level of acceptance. Overall results showed students were very satisfied with blended learning using OpenLearning as a web-based tool. Students accepted OL as it is easy to use and convenient. They also agreed that the usage of OL in teaching and learning will improve their academic performance. In conclusion, it is proven that Health Sciences students accepted the use of OL in blended learning.
The Attitude of Non-Malays towards Malay and English Language and their Perception on Language of Choice (Malay or English) for Multi-racial Communication in Malaysia: A Study on Non-Malay Tertiary Students (UNITEN)
Authors: Mohd Amin Noraziah , Azam Abdul Rahman Noor
Published: July 2019

The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah in his speech at “Majlis Anugerah Kecemerlangan Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Sam Tet 2017” mentioned that it is indeed awkward and ironic, if a person who is a citizen of Malaysia, with all the interests and privileges of a citizen, cannot understand, cannot speak, cannot write and cannot read in the national language of his country (Amarudin, 2017). Nevertheless, in 2006, there was 29.8% of the students of SJKCs and 47.7% of the students of SJKTs who failed to achieve the minimum level of mastery of Bahasa Malaysia (Penulisan) or Malay Language (Writing) paper in “Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah” (UPSR) (Tan, 2010). Obviously, it is vital to collect some insights from non-Malays in Malaysia particularly the youth regarding their perceptions towards Malay language and English as the second widely used language in this country. Therefore, the present study was conducted with two objectives namely: 1) To investigate the attitude of non-Malay UNITEN students towards Malay and English language, and 2) To examine the perception of non-Malay UNITEN students towards using Malay and English language with Malay people. The findings showed that most of the respondents, 55 (M= 2.37, SD= 1.079) surprisingly assigned “agreed” to item 2 (“I like using Malay language as a second language”) despite admitting they did not possess good Malay language skills for their responses to item 1. This shows that the respondents seem to have mixed feelings regarding the issues of using Malay language in relation to certain aspects and this is also true for English.
Green ICT and Environmental Sustainability: Awareness of Malaysian Teachers
Authors: Adawiah Ahmad Rashid Rabiatul , Sukri Shafie Mohd
Published: July 2019

Green ICT that has been outlined by the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) is seen to be important to balance the implementation of ICT in schools where elements of environmental preservation from inefficiency use of technology can be applied from teachers to students at the early stage. This study examined teachers’ awareness of Green ICT and environmental sustainability in the aspect of teachers’ knowledge, attitude and practices as proposed by the KAP Model.  The sample comprised of 358 secondary school teachers. Descriptive statistics, independent sample T-Test, One-Way ANOVA and multiple regression were used to analyze the data. Result revealed that a most of the teacher lack of knowledge on Green ICT, but teachers’ attitudes and teachers’ practices found to be high. The important of knowledge gaps related to, and factors influencing the sustainability of attitudes and practices on Green ICT were identified and discussed.
Understanding the Usage of Whatsapp Among Malaysian Employees Through the Lens of Social Influence Theory
Authors: Su Mustaffa Che , Hasniza Che Soh Che , Abu Bakar Hassan , Mohamad Bahtiar
Published: July 2019

The study examines the social influence factors that affect the intention for using WhatsApp application among employees in a Malaysian organisation.Â  The objectives of the study are to ascertain the reasons for the employees to currently use WhatsApp and to examine the factors that affect the use of WhatsApp based on Social Influence Theory perspective. The nature of the studyâ€™s methodological design was qualitative. The main instruments for data collection were focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to ensure that the employees chosen had the relevant knowledge about WhatsApp. The findings indicated that compliance, internalization and identification were three important social factors that could influence the employees to use WhatsApp in their routine work as predicted by Social Influence Theory. This study contributes some insights regarding the factors that can contribute to the usage of social media and strengthen the ideas of Social Influence Theory in Malaysian context.Â Â
Influence of Customer Generosity to Intention in Participating to Future Charity Directly or Mediated by Positive Emotion
Authors: Dwidienawati Diena , Arief Mts , Bramantoro Abdinagoro Sri
Published: July 2019

This study taps into the questions of whether there is a direct relationship between customer generosity to customer intention in participating in charity program or there is a mediating role of positive emotion in the relationship. Previous study showed inconsistency on the motivation of people being generous. We hypothesize that there are direct and indirect relationship between customer generosity to customer intention in participating in future charity program. Using descriptive quantitative method, this study was conducted in Indonesian adults in several cities in Indonesia. A structured questionnaire regarding the construct of the study was designed using 6 Likert scale. Data from total 100 returned questionnaires was analyzed with PLS-SEM. The result of the study confirms the hypotheses that people has intention to participate in future charity program is not only motivated by the positive emotion but also motivated pure empathy.Â Â Â Â
Price and Marketing Information in Chili Farmers Communications Network in Indonesia
Authors: Gandasari Dyah , Musyadar Achmad
Published: July 2019

Fluctuations in price and the nature of chilli that can easily damaged lead to chili farmers need accurate and reliable information to improve its marketing. It is interesting to study the communication network of chili farmers in the process of collecting information on the price and marketing. The purpose of this research is to analyze the communication network of price and marketing information of the chilli farmers in Pacet District of Cianjur Regency, West Java Indonesia. The communication network is analyzed using UCINET 6 analysis tools and individual analysis unit. The results of the study shows that: 1) the communication network structure is centralized or interlock personal network, 2) the source of information (star) is the chairman of the farmers group or farmers group association who works as a trader, 3) the average values of out-degree and in-degree is about 1.276 and 1.394.Â Â Â
Study Course of Mother-Tongue: Relevant Aspects
Authors: Makarovna Aleksandrova Olga , Nurgainovna Dobrotina Irina , Nikolaevna Gosteva Yulia , Vladimirovna Uskova Irina , Pavlovna Vasilevykh Irina , . .
Published: July 2019

The article analyzes relevant aspects of the Russian language syllabus for schools in the light of the study content being presented in reference documents while taking into consideration historical background and context. Based on modern methods of scientific research, experimental work and experience in designing the study content of the Russian language course the authors conclude that relevant aspects of the school course syllabus come The article analyzes relevant aspects of the Russian (native) language syllabus for schools in the light of the study content being presented in reference documents while taking into consideration historical background and context. The article aims at drawing attention to peculiarities of designing the study content of the mother-tongue course formed at the edge of the 19-20th centuries which are still fruitfully developing nowadays. Based on modern methods of scientific research, experimental work and experience in designing the study content of the Russian (native) language course the authors conclude that relevant aspects of the school course syllabus come down to progressive movement towards competence approach in the presentation of the courseâ€™s content; actualization of its supra-subject (meta-subject) function; implementation of its axiological aspect; orientation of the school course on the development of the child's personality, oneâ€™s cognitive and creative abilities, as well as spiritual and social experience. The research resulted in methodical system aimed at meeting axiological, thematic and meta-subject challenges during the studentsâ€™ broad-ranging activities.Â Â
Classification of Solar Plasma Flows by Analyzing Out- and Intra-Magnetospheric Magnetohydrodynamic Oscillations During Magnetic Storms
Authors: A. Barkhatov N. , E. Revunov S. , M. Barkhatova O. , A. Revunova E. , S. Dolgova D. , A. Glavatsky Yu.
Published: July 2019

Comparison of wavelet spectrum (skeletons) local maxima for disturbed components of solar plasma flow parameters and geomagnetic field disturbances recorded along the meridional station chain during geomagnetic storm intervals is performed in the range of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves. An algorithm for quantitative evaluation of analyzed skeletons consistency has been developed. It has been used to demonstrate the possibility of the type of solar wind plasma flow elaboration on unique spectral signs of Solar wind speed disturbances, density and interplanetary magnetic field. It is shown that the energy spectrum of oscillations for these parameters reflects the internal structure of the corresponding plasma formation. The skeletons application to the analysis of the interplanetary space main parameters made it possible to estimate the magnetosphere reaction time in geomagnetic field horizontal component oscillations at different latitudes on the disturbance. As a result, the distributed magnetosphere reaction over latitude was determined in the form of geomagnetic field oscillations on the disturbed solar flow parameters. It is shown that the dynamics of the components of the solar wind parameters disturbance spectra corresponding to plasma flows manifest themselves in the MHD spectra of high-latitude stations magnetograms and can be used as a diagnostic tool.Â Â
Creating the Appropriate Social and Economic Conditions for the Development of Agriculture: An Investigation into the Prospects for Engaging Young Specialists
Authors: Shakibaevna Bauer Maira , Tolegen Zamira , Nugmankizi Mursalova Khalima , Shakerbekovna Baidalina Gaukhar , Telgosinovna Bekbossynova Lyailya , . .
Published: July 2019

This paper shares the findings from a study into issues related to attracting highly qualified specialists into the nationâ€™s agricultural sector.Â Â
Use of Generalized Regime Indicators when Evaluating Adaptive Reserve Coefficients by Active Power
Authors: N.Sh. Chemborisova , . .
Published: July 2019

To ensure the efficiency of the regime of electric power systems (EPS) most of the time should work near their physical limits, including the conditions of static aperiodic stability. To calculate the margin factors for active power corresponding to the existing scheme-operational situations (adaptive), when using the aggregate indicators of the mode in which the second derivatives are selected from the total active power losses in the network according to the controlled parameter. Safety factors allow you to separate the area "flow" modes, in which when equal to perturbing influences will have received a large response from areas of normal functioning.Â Â