bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ESTIMATIVAS DA EVAPOTRANSPIRAÇÃO DE REFERÊNCIA PARA O MUNICÍPIO DE APODI, RN
Authors: Araújo Leandro Moscôso , Bezerra Francisco Thiago Coelho , Borges Péricles De Farias , Pereira Alécio Rodrigues , Moscôso Janielly Silva Costa , Araújo Lázaro De Souto
Published: April 2019

A estimativa da evapotranspiração é um relevante componente no manejo da irrigação e, sua mensuração envolve diversos parâmetros que podem dificultar na sua obtenção. O trabalho objetivou comparar modelos matemáticos para determinação da evapotranspiração de referência para o município de Apodi, RN. Foram utilizados dados atmosféricos dos meses de setembro à dezembro de 2008 e 2009, fornecidos pelo Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INMET). A evapotranspiração de referência foi estimada pelos modelos de Penman-Monteith (Padrão da FAO), Jensen-Haise, Hargreaves-Samani e Makkink. Foi realizada análise de regressão linear entre os métodos alternativos e o método de Penman-Monteith com os dados de 2008. A partir dos modelos de regressão, os dados foram ajustados pelo coeficiente de regressão para os anos de 2008 e 2009. A partir desses dados simulados, calculou-se os índices de Willmott (d), de Pearson (), de confiabilidade e, a percentagem do desvio (PD). Resultados mais precisos foram encontrados em modelos que utilizam a radiação solar como variável, diferentemente daquele que utilizou apenas a temperatura do ar e a umidade relativa do ar. Os melhores desempenhos foram encontrados para os métodos de Jensen-Haise e Makkink, obtendo correlações classificados como “muito alta”. Contudo, os melhores métodos a serem aplicados para a região de Apodi-RN, entre os meses de setembro e dezembro, são o de Jensen-Haise ajustado pelo fator de 0,65 e o de Makkink.
SABERES E PRÁTICAS DOS CASTANHEIROS ENVOLVIDOS COM A COLETA DE CASTANHA (Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.) NO MUNICÍPIO DE ITAÚBA, MATO GROSSO, BRASIL
Authors: Luciano Ferreira Sonia Aparecida , Carniello Maria Antonia
Published: April 2019

RESUMO - A castanha (Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl) é um recurso florestal não madeireiro de muita importância para comunidades da Amazônia. Os objetivos deste estudo foram: registrar o processo histórico da extração da castanha no município de Itaúba, Mato Grosso a partir da memória oral dos extrativistas; descrever as práticas e conhecimentos locais relacionados à coleta e ao processo de conservação da castanha. Esta pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa – parecer nº 1.726.998. Participaram desta pesquisa 18 extrativistas autodenominados castanheiros. Utilizou-se a técnica bola de neve, aplicação de métodos com abordagens qualitativas e observação participante. A exploração da castanha teve início no final da década de 1970 sua ascensão a partir da década de 2000 com o declínio da atividade madeireira no município. As práticas adotadas pelos castanheiros estão associadas as vivências anteriores nas matas. O corte do cipó é uma técnica adotada por 72% dos extrativistas para conservação dos castanhais. Os conhecimentos dos castanheiros contribuem para a execução das atividades diárias, programação das atividades futuras e a conservação da espécie.
PEGADA DE CARBONO DO CICLO DE VIDA DA CELULOSE DE EUCALIPTO: ESTUDO DE CASO NUMA EMPRESA BAIANA
Authors: Gonçalves Carina De Farias , Correa Solange Rodrigues Santos , Rodrigues Luciano Brito , Almeida Neto José Adolfo
Published: April 2019

Este trabalho avaliou a pegada de carbono no ciclo de vida da celulose de eucalipto produzido numa indústria na Bahia. O estudo considerou a importância ambiental e econômica da produção de celulose para o setor, bem como a crescente demanda na sua utilização pelas indústrias de papel e derivados. O cálculo da pegada de carbono foi realizado com base nos princípios da Avaliação de Ciclo de Vida conforme as normas ISO 14040/44. O estudo quantificou os fluxos de energia e materiais bem como, sua caracterização enquanto emissões de GEE, considerando as etapas de silvicultura, indústria e distribuição da celulose. O inventário foi construído com dados secundários através de consultas à literatura especializada e banco de dados Ecoinvent 2.2 para a silvicultura e, para as etapas industrial e distribuição através de relatórios anuais da empresa, formulários e planilhas de inventário das entradas e saídas coletados em visitas técnicas à fábrica. A pegada de carbono, calculada com o auxílio do software Umberto foi de 374,77 kgCO2-eq/tsa, superior à estimada nos relatórios de sustentabilidade da empresa. O consumo de hidróxido de sódio, dióxido de cloro, magnésio e, principalmente, o uso de combustíveis fósseis foram os inputs com maior contribuição na emissão do ciclo de vida da celulose, sendo este último o principal responsável. O MDL, implantado com base numa abordagem de ciclo de vida, pode contribuir para a melhoria do desempenho na emissão de GEE da celulose.
CONHECIMENTO TRADICIONAL COMO INSTRUMENTO PARA DINAMIZAÇÃO DO CURRÍCULO E ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS
Authors: SILVA MARIA LAURA SOUZA , BAPTISTA GEILSA COSTA SANTOS
Published: April 2019

O presente artigo de revisão teórica tem o objetivo de apresentar a importância do conhecimento tradicional para tornar as aulas de ciências mais atrativas, levando em consideração o contexto cultural e socioambiental dos estudantes. Inicialmente, faz-se uma discussão de como a ciência ocidental se sobrepõe às demais formas de conhecimento, muitas vezes desconsiderando o conhecimento tradicional, tornando estanque e sem aplicação dos conteúdos científicos nos cotidianos dos estudantes. Um ensino de ciências, que leve em consideração apenas o conhecimento oriundo da ciência ocidental, sem considerar a importância do saber tradicional, perde a oportunidade de dialogar com outras formas de conhecimento, o que poderia enriquecer sobremaneira o currículo de ciências. O Pluralismo Epistemológico trabalha com o conhecimento tradicional, levando em consideração a importância da demarcação de saberes – o objetivo aqui não é “transformar” conhecimento tradicional em científico, mas mostrar que cada forma de conhecimento, através de métodos e concepções de vida diferentes, tem sua importância.
Sense of belonging to Latvia in Latvian- and Russian-speaking residents of Latvia
Authors: Kolesovs Aleksandrs
Published: April 2019

This study examined the sense of belonging to Latvia in Latvian-speaking and Russianspeaking residents of Latvia. The structural model involved opportunities for the fulfillment of personal goals and views of the situation in Latvia and the community as predictors of the sense of belonging at both levels of ecological systems. The Russianspeaking subsample consisted of 202 students ranging in age from 18 to 36 (65% females). The Latvian-speaking subsample involved 438 students ranging in age from 18 to 37 (67% females). The Sense of Belonging in Social Context Questionnaire and the Future of Country Questionnaire were applied. Belonging to community predicted belonging to Latvia in both groups of residents. However, the Russian-speaking minority group demonstrated more signs of local belonging and pragmatic ties with Latvia. Providing opportunities for fulfilment of personal goals and facilitating involvement of young people in processes at the country level are challenges for policies, aimed at integration and limiting emigration of young people.
Structural optimization design and heat transfer characteristics of multi-degree-of-freedom spiral plate type agricultural machinery equipment heat exchanger
Authors: Wang Zhenyu , Wang Jie , Yunhai Ma , Wang Lining
Published: April 2019

In agricultural equipment, heat exchangers are mainly used for heat exchange and full utilization. Based on the theory of enhanced heat transfer, we establish a reasonable mathematical model and physical model for the multi-degree-of-freedom spiral plate type agricultural machinery heat exchanger, and use the FLUENT numerical simulation software to add the spiral disturbing fluid to the spiral plate heat exchanger flow channel. Numerical simulation and further optimization simulation of the fluid-conducting conditions with poor heat transfer effect were carried out, and an optimal arrangement of two kinds of spiral-shaped turbulent fluids with constant curvature and variable curvature was determined. The heat transfer effect of the fixed-curvature spiral-shaped disturbing fluid is superior. Further optimize the structure of the disturbing fluid. When the diameter of the disturbing fluid increases, the heat transfer can be enhanced; thus, the diameter of the disturbing fluid plays an important role in enhancing the heat transfer effect.
Study on the content of trace beneficial elements in drinking water by new needle stone ceramic materials under different heating conditions
Authors: Liu Musen , Feng Shanxin
Published: April 2019

In this paper, the rich in calcium and magnesium zinc chrome strontium selenium and other 40 kinds of trace elements beneficial to human body and mineral material analysis, developed a new kind of new needle stone ceramic materials that can change the drinking water quality. Existing ceramic materials, although some contain trace elements. Some existing ceramic materials in the human body needs trace elements, but its chemical properties of stability, very difficult to apply to water. Which are rich in stone needle component of ceramic material, it not only can improve water quality in the drinking water is rich in many kinds of trace elements, and on the form has the very good plasticity, can be processed to produce forms of household appliances and other functional products, also can make particles added to the water purification device in long time used in this paper, first of all, the main factors of affecting the content of trace elements in drinking water done in-depth research, and then according to the material, the factors which influence study materials can be widely used in drinking water purification and treatment.
Response of soil microbial community and hydrothermal environment to nitrogen deposition in Pinus massoniana forest in Central Asia
Authors: Li Nanjie , Zeng Qingping , Jiang Shuhui , He Binghui
Published: April 2019

In order to demonstrate the response of soil microbial community and hydrothermal environment to nitrogen deposition (low nitrogen N20: 20 kg?hm?2; medium nitrogen N40: 40 kg?hm?2; high nitrogen N60: 60 kg?hm-2, and contrast N0: 0 kg?hm?2), a Pinus massoniana forest in Central Asia was chosen to do the nitrogen deposition simulation experiment. This research is aimed to provide a theoretical evidence for the protection of soil ecosystem under different forest types in china. The results showed that: soil microbes of Pinus massoniana forest were in seasonal changes (spring, autumn, winter, and summer). Differences in different seasons were significant: a very significant quadratic relationship was shown between soil microbes and soil temperature. However, the relationship between soil microbes and the soil water content was not closely related. The N deposition reduced the relationship between microbes and temperature but increased the correlation between microbes and water content: effects of N deposition on soil temperature and soil water content were significant, but the effects were in small scale, and the effects of N deposition on soil microbial community structure were significant.
Effect of gas composition and temperature on reduction characteristic in red mud-coal composite pellets
Authors: Man Yi , Feng Jun-Xiao , Yang Zhan-Min , Song Zeng-Lu , Yang Chao
Published: April 2019

The disposal of red mud, which is the by-product obtained from alumina production, has brought about environmental pollution because of its caustic nature as well its metal and alkaline contents. Red mud-coal composite pellets were directly reduced to deal with red mud. The influences of reduction temperature and gas composition on the reaction were studied. Experiment results indicated that the optimum reaction parameters were a temperature of 1100?C and an H2 atmosphere. Reduction degrees in H2 and CO atmospheres were significantly higher than those in N2 atmosphere. Reduction did not strictly follow the Fe2O3 ? Fe3O4 ? FeO ? Fe sequence in N2 atmosphere, and this phenomenondid not occur in H2 atmosphere. This gas?solid combination reduction process is appropriate for recovering Fe from Bayer red mud. Meanwhile, the microstructure and phase transformation of the reduction process were investigated via scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction.
A study of direct reduction characteristics of Bayer process red mud-coal composite pellets
Authors: Man Yi , Feng Jun-Xiao , Wang Yan-Yang
Published: April 2019

The effects of reduction temperature, particle size, pellet diameter, and the ratio on the reduction rate in red mud-coal composite pellets were studied. The iron phase change of the reduction under different temperatures was analyzed applying X-ray diffraction technique. The microstructure of reduction was investigated using scanning electron microscope. The conclusion of the study is that the reduction reaction rate increased rapidly with the increase of reduction temperature. The reduction of Fe2O3 forming Fe3O4 started under 700?. At 1100?, the red mud-coal composite pellets with carbon and oxygen mole ratio 1:1 obtained a good reduction result. The appearance of metal iron and the clear porous structure indicated that the reduction had developed to a high degree.
Effect of drilling parameters on drilling temperature and force of ultra-high strength steel
Authors: Zhang Hui , Guo Changsheng , Zhang Changming
Published: April 2019

Aiming at 300M hard-to-machine material, the effects of different drilling parameters (spindle speed, n, feed, f, bit diameter, d) on drilling temperature, torque and axial force were analyzed and studied by orthogonal test method. The prediction models of drilling temperature, torque, and drilling axial force are constructed. The results show that the cutting temperature and stress are mainly distributed on the cross edge of the bit in the initial stage of 300 m steel drilling. With the continuous drilling process of 300M hard-to-machine materials, the cutting temperature and stress generated gradually transfer to the main cutting edge of the bit and extend along the main cutting edge. With the increase of bit diameter, the cutting axial force, torque and cutting temperature decrease, but the cutting axial force, torque and cutting temperature decrease. With the increase of spindle speed and feed, the cutting temperature is increasing. According to the results of orthogonal experiment, the cutting axial force is established by least square method. The predictive models of force, torque, and cutting temperature are validated by the experimental model coefficients and model coefficients. The results show that feed, f, has the greatest influence on cutting axial force, torque, and cutting temperature.
Macroeconomic Uncertainty and Audit Pricing
Authors: Chen Jengfang , Duh Rong-Ruey , Wu Cheng-Ta , Yu Lin-Hui
Published: April 2019

SYNOPSIS

This paper examines the association between macroeconomic uncertainty and audit fees. Using the volatility index from the Chicago Board Option Exchange to proxy for macroeconomic uncertainty and a sample of U.S. firms from 2002 to 2014, we document that macroeconomic uncertainty is negatively associated with audit fees and that the fee reduction during periods of high uncertainty is more pronounced for firms appointing Big 4 and specialist auditors and for firms with better financial condition. The results are consistent with the notions that market-wide uncertainties give firms a greater advantage over auditors during the price negotiation process and that the effect of macroeconomic uncertainty on audit fees varies across auditor and client attributes. Overall, this paper provides evidence that the macroeconomic environment plays a role in determining audit fees.

JEL Classifications: M42.

Data Availability: Data used are from public sources identified in the paper.
Does anchorage loss differ with 0.018-inch and 0.022-inch slot bracket systems?
Authors: Yassir Yassir A. , McIntyre Grant T. , El-Angbawi Ahmed M. , Bearn David R.
Published: April 2019

Objectives:

To compare maxillary first molar anchorage loss between 0.018-inch and 0.022-inch slot fixed appliance systems.

Materials and Methods:

Patients requiring bilateral maxillary premolar extractions (n = 74) within a randomized clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of 0.018-inch and 0.022-inch slot MBT bracket systems (3M-Unitek, Monrovia, Calif) were included. Three-dimensional pre- and posttreatment digital models were landmarked and measured (R700 scanner and OrthoAnalyzer software, 3Shape, Copenhagen, Denmark). Anteroposterior position of the first molars was measured using the third medial rugae point as a reference. Anchorage loss (AL) represented the subtraction of the posttreatment distance from the pretreatment distance for both anchorage loss right (ALR) and left (ALL) sides. The values were then compared using a two-way analysis of variance.

Results:

There were 41 and 33 cases for the 0.018-inch and 0.022-inch bracket slot systems, respectively. The baseline characteristics were similar between groups, except for the presence or absence of anchorage devices (P = .050). For the total sample: 0.018-inch ALR = 3.86 mm, ALL = 3.30 mm and 0.022-inch ALR = 3.73 mm, ALL = 3.47 mm (P = .970). There was also no significant difference between the 0.018-inch and 0.022-inch groups when subjects with anchorage devices were excluded (P = .383).

Conclusions:

Bracket slot size does not influence maxillary molar anchorage loss during orthodontic treatment.
Promises and Perils of Group Clinics for Young People Living With Diabetes: A Realist Review
Authors: Papoutsi Chrysanthi , Colligan Grainne , Hagell Ann , Hargreaves Dougal , Marshall Martin , Vijayaraghavan Shanti , Greenhalgh Trisha , Finer Sarah
Published: April 2019

Group clinics are becoming popular as a new care model in diabetes care. This evidence synthesis, using realist review methodology, examined the role of group clinics in meeting the complex needs of young people living with diabetes. Following Realist And Meta-narrative Evidence Synthesis–Evolving Standards (RAMESES) quality standards, we conducted a systematic search across 10 databases. A total of 131 articles met inclusion criteria and were analyzed to develop theoretically informed explanations of how and why group clinics could work (or not) for young people with diabetes. Models of group-based care in the literature varied significantly and incorporated different degrees of clinical and educational content. Our analysis identified four overarching principles that can be applied in different contexts to drive sustained engagement of young people in group clinics: 1) emphasizing self-management as practical knowledge; 2) developing a sense of affinity between patients; 3) providing safe, developmentally appropriate care; and 4) balancing group and individual needs. Implementation of group clinics was not always straightforward; numerous adjustments to operational and clinical processes were required to establish and deliver high-quality care. Group clinics for young people with diabetes offer the potential to complement individualized care but are not a panacea and may generate as well as solve problems.
Development of efficient distortion prediction numerical method for laser additive manufactured parts
Authors: Xie Ruishan , Zhao Yue , Chen Gaoqiang , Zhang Shuai , Lin Xin , Shi Qingyu
Published: April 2019

Part distortion is a technical bottleneck in the field of laser solid forming additive manufacturing (AM). Finite element modeling has shown great power in analyzing and predicting thermal distortion during laser AM process. However, as the global size of the manufactured component increases, the conventional numerical method appears limited due to the long computation time. In this paper, the temperature distribution and the evolution of a Ti-6Al-4V thin wall during the AM process were investigated first via the transient heat transfer analysis. “Quasi-steady state” characteristic of the temperature distribution was observed after depositing several layers. Based on this, an efficient equivalent temperature field (ETF) method was developed to predict thermal distortion by extracting the quasi-steady temperature field and applying it as a thermal boundary during mechanical analysis. The developed ETF method was validated by the good agreement in the predicted distortion distribution pattern and magnitude compared with that predicted by the conventional move heat source numerical method. The developed ETF method in this paper significantly saved computation time by above 90% during mechanical analysis. Furthermore, the distortion of laser additive manufactured thin wall with 266 layers was successfully predicted by the ETF method within several hours. The maximum deviation is 29.3% compared with the experimental results. The proposed method provides the possibility to predict distortion for large-scale AM parts, which may have the potential application in engineering.
Pembenahan Karakter Wirausahawan Indonesia Melalui Konsep Islamic Entrepreneurship
Authors: Kholiluzzair Muhammad
Published: April 2019

The pillars that prop up the existence of nation is character the nation it self, in other hand ruin of the nations is indicated with the moving of cultural configuration and also wisdom values that are not wanted by the establisher. The Formation of Indonesia Entrepreneurship character can be done with Entrepreneurship concept that input Islamic values in the application. Beside it, character also will related to the thing that affect, the example that character is formed from environment, education or training.
Syair Lagu Religi Wali Band sebagai Media Transformasi Nilai Pendidikan Islam: Kajian Hermeneutika dalam Teks Sastra
Authors: Rokhmah Fifi Nur
Published: April 2019

Hermeneutika adalah teori mengenai pemahaman dan interpretasi, sehingga berkaitan dengan cara bagaimana memahami dan menanfsirkan teks. Syair lagu merupakan sebuah teks sastra yang dapat digunakan untukmentransformasikan nilai. Agar nilai yang terdapat dalam syair lagu dapat ditransformasikan kepada orang lain, maka syair lagu tersebut harus dipahami dan diketahui terlebih dahulu maknanya. Menurut Paul Ricoeur, kemunculan makna hanya bisa ditangkap melalui interpretasi konstruktif yang membuat kalimat secara keseluruhan mempunyai arti. Hermeneutika Paul Ricoeur dapat digunakan untuk mengkaji teks sastra, termasuk teks yang berupa syair lagu religi Wali Band, sehingga syair lagu tersebut dapat menjadi media transformasi nilai pendidikan Islam.
Bias Gender Dalam Buku Pelajaran Bahasa Arab untuk Tingkat Madrasah Tsanawiyah Karya Darsono dan T. Ibrahim
Authors: Khusen Maulana
Published: April 2019

Ketidakadilan gender yang terjadi pada pendidikan formal di sekolah, sering kali tanpa disadari oleh para pendidik. Melalui buku-buku pelajaran wajib, seperti buku pelajaran bahasa Arab, konsep bias gender tersosialisasikan kepada para siswa-siswi. Hal ini diakibatkan kurang selektifnya guru dalam memilih bahan ajar.Fokus pada penelitian ini adalah untuk menjawab permasalahan mengenai bentuk bias gender dalam buku pelajaran bahasa Arab untuk tingkat Madrasah Tsanawiyah yang selama ini tersosialisasikan kepada siswa-siswi dalam kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas, tanpa disadari oleh para guru.Penelitian ini termasuk library research. Data diperoleh dari tulisantulisan yang berbicara tentang bias gender dalam buku pelajaran. Selanjutnya data dianalisis dengan menggunakan metode content analysis. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa, buku pelajaran bahasa Arab untuk tingkat Madrasah Tsanawiyah mempunyai peran yang sangat besar dan bermakna dalam penyampaian pesan-pesan kultur dan budaya, di antaranya tentang konsep bias gender. Dalam buku pelajaran bahasa Arab, bias gender tersosialisasikan melalui rumusan teks, kalimat dan gambar (ilustrasi dalam buku). Bentuk bias gender yang ditemukan adalah posisi mendominasi lakilaki dan tersubordinasinya perempuan, pelabelan sifat maskulin untuk lakilakidan feminim untuk perempuan, dan pembagian peran gender di mana lakilaki cenderung bekerja pada sektor publik, sementara perempuan pada sektor domestik. Sementara itu, bentuk bias gender yang paling banyak ditemukan dalam setiap buku pelajaran bahasa Arab adalah posisi mendominasi laki-laki dan tersubordinasinya perempuan, baik dalam rumusan teks, kalimat, maupun gambar.
PENGANGGURAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF ISLAM
Authors: Istiqomah Laelatul
Published: April 2019

Kemiskinan dan pengangguran menjadi problem di negara yang sedang berkembang ini. Budaya etos kerja dinegeri ini terbilang rendah padahalÂ agama yang mereka anut manyoritas adalah Islam. Islam sebenarnyaÂ agama yang mengajarkan etos kerja yang tinggi. Lebih dari itu bekerjaÂ dalam Islammendapat kemuliaan dan bernilai ibadah. Masyarakat yang Â menganggur sesungguhnya belum memahami perintah agama mereka. Semoga dengan paparan pandangan Islam dalam pengangguran bisaÂ menumbuhkan etoskerja yang tinggi sehingga akan menjadi cambukÂ semangat dalam bekerja.
TERAPI PUISI SEBAGAI REDUKSI DEPRESI (Studi Eksperimen tentang Terapi Puisi sebagai Intervensi Mengatasi Depresi pada Mahasiswa)
Authors: â€˜Ubudiyah Farikhatul
Published: April 2019

Mahasiswa yang dalam tahap perkembanganya mencapai pemuda-pemudi rentan terhadap depresi. Pada penelitian ini menjelaskan bagaimana terapi puisi digunakan untuk mengatasi gejala depresi. Metode yang digunakan menggunakan kuantitatif-kualitatif dengan rancangan quasi eksperimen pre-test post-test non equivalen. Analisis data dengan membandingkan skor mean pre-test post-test kelompok kontrol dan mean pre-test posttest kelompok eksperimen. Analisis secara kualitatif dilakukan denganmemenganalisis efektifitas terapi puisi terhadap gajala depresi melalui puisi-puisi subjek. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terapi puisi efektif untuk mengatasi gejala depresi pada mahasiswa dan puisi memberikan rasa nyaman terhadap kondisi emosional mahasiswa.
STUDI KOMPARASI PRAKTIK KEPEMIMPANAN VISIONER KEPALA MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH (Studi Pada MI Istiqomah Sambas Purbalingga dan MI Maâ€™arif NU 1 Pageraji Banyumas)
Authors: Mukti Nur
Published: April 2019

Research conducted by the author of Visionary Leadership PracticesComparative Study of the Head of Government Elementary School (Studies in Sambas Purbalingga Istiqomah MI and MI Maarif NU 1 Pageraji Banyumas), it could be concluded that the equation of visionary leadership practice headmaster seen from the process of transforming and implementing the vision of madrasas, Transforming the vision in madrasas, the vision is equally socialized to the teacher, then the parent forum. Later in Implementing the vision madrasah, gather accordingto the work programmeof madrasah. The differents of layout that is in the process of creating and formulate vision madrasah
IMPLEMENTASI PENGEMBANGAN KECERDASAN SPIRITUAL ANAK MELALUI METODE PEMBIASAAN DI SD ISLAM PLUS MASYITHOH KROYA KABUPATEN CILACAP
Authors: Wijayanti Fita Tri
Published: April 2019

This study aims to describe and analyze it critical about the implementation of the development of children's spiritual intelligence through habituation methods at SD Islam Plus Masyithoh Kroya, Cilacap district. This type of research is field research or field research. This research is presented in descriptive form with the aim to describe a process that occurs in the field. While the approach taken is a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used: observation, interviews, and documentation. While the data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman Model, which consists of: Data Reduction, Data Display and Verification (Conclusion Drawing). The results of this study found that the forms of development of children's spiritual intelligence through habituation methods at SD Islam Plus Masyithoh Kroya were divided into two activities, namely: first, programmed habituation activities, including extracurricular activities scheduled every Saturday namely extracurricular tilawah, tambourine and calligraphy . In addition, outdoor learning, activities that have been scheduled each year for grade 5 (five) students, are religious tourism. Second, habituation activities are not programmed in the development of children's spiritual intelligence through habituation methods. a) routine activities, carried out continuously and scheduled. The routine activities include: morning munajat activities (asmaul husna, daily prayers, tartil juz 30, and memorizing selected hadith) which are carried out before teaching and learning activities, dhuha prayer, dzuhur prayer in congregation, and social service activities, b) spontaneous namely activities that occur when experiencing special events. In this case the spontaneous activities carried out included: greeting, apologizing before asking for help, always dhikr, and thanking, c) exemplary is a habituation activity shown by the teacher in daily actions. Exemplary here is shown by the performance of the teacher both in the classroom providing subject matter as well as outside the classroom.
DIALEKTIKA KRISIS TOLERANSI DI INDONESIA TAHUN 2017 (TELAAH ACARA INDONESIA LAWYERS CLUB TENTANG FENOMENA LGBT)
Authors: Avifah Nurul , Hanifia Sholikhatun
Published: April 2019

Discussions about LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) in Indonesia do not seem to only begin to be serious but also look to crush tolerance. Seriously because various media often take up the theme, even Indonesia Lawyers Club (ILC), one of the favorite talkshow programs in the country, to discuss it several times. Interestingly, those who voiced tolerance, both pro and contra, were even more arrogant and forgot the essence of tolerance itself. This is where tolerance appears to be being tested and questioned. The purpose of this paper is to examine the dialectic of the crisis of tolerance in Indonesia in 2017 by clarifying the interpretation of the Qur'an that discusses LGBT. While this writing method is descriptive analytical using media analysis, which focuses on 2017 ILC shows, especially those related to LGBT. The results of this study provide a solution that reminds the Indonesian people, that tolerance exists because differences (not similarities) and the resolution of LGBT problems must be based on the values, philosophy and principles of the Republic of Indonesia and the noble goal of being a faithful and devoted human being to the One God, not an interest personal. This research is expected to improve the perspective of the Indonesian people towards tolerance related to LGBT. So that the relevance to the study of crisis tolerance in Indonesia in 2017 is very strong and needs to be prioritized.
Commentary - Climate change, health and green space co-benefits
Authors: Kingsley Marianne ,   EcoHealth Ontario
Published: April 2019

We examined two of humanity's present-day challenges, climate change and chronic diseases, in relation to the co-benefits that green spaces provide to human health and the environment. The reduction of several chronic diseases and associated symptoms, including anxiety, obesity and cardiovascular disease, has been associated with the presence of and access to green space. Green spaces also contribute to a number of environmental health benefits and have been shown to reduce the likelihood of flooding, improve air quality and provide cooling and shade. These co-benefits address both the symptoms of several chronic diseases and associated risk factors along with the environmental and health impacts of climate change. This article explores how to maximize the co-benefits of green spaces through two examples of multi-sectoral collaborations. With these two examples, we have provided a model of collective collaboration that aims to address complex issues, such as climate change and chronic diseases, through the common intervention of green spaces.
Aperçu - Pollens, climat et allergies : initiatives menées au Québec
Authors: Demers Isabelle , Gosselin Pierre
Published: April 2019

Les allergies aux pollens représentent une cause majeure de rhinite allergique saisonnière en Amérique du Nord. Cette rhinite, qui touche actuellement 17 % des adultes au Québec, est en augmentation marquée depuis 30 ans. Les pollens de l’herbe à poux (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) sont responsables de 50 à 90 % des rhinites. Les changements climatiques ont joué un rôle significatif dans l’augmentation de la prévalence de la rhinite allergique saisonnière dans les dernières décennies. La Stratégie québécoise de réduction de l’herbe à poux et des autres pollens allergènes a été mise en place en 2015 pour s’y attaquer. Basée sur des données probantes, la Stratégie privilégie la concertation entre les parties prenantes et l’intégration de mesures de contrôle dans les pratiques d’entretien des municipalités et autres grands propriétaires fonciers, publics comme privés. Cet article présente les données scientifiques qui appuient la Stratégie ainsi que les premiers succès des interventions menées dans ce cadre.
Using Text Mining Algorithm to Detect Gender Deception based on Malaysian Chat Room Lingo
Authors: Lee Dianne Mei Cheong , Sia Abdullah Nur Atiqah
Published: April 2019

E-mail can be a fantasy playground for identity experimentations where players take on an imaginary persona and interact with each other in the virtual world. Therefore, gender deception is difficult, risky and it can be abandoned at will. Inference can be made both from writing style and from clues hidden in the posting data. A text-mining algorithm was designed to detect gender deception based on gender-preferential features at the word or clause level of Malaysian e-mail users. Based on this algorithm, a prototype in Visual Basic is developed. It was tested with 16 documents; each consists of five e-mails exchanges of respective individuals. The tests shown the prototype have 81.3% of accuracy level. This prototype can be a tool to assist interested parties such as the Criminology and Forensic Department, e-mail users interested parties such as the Criminology and Forensic Department, e-mail users and virtual communities to successfully identify gender deception.
The Impact of Cash Flows and Earnings on Dividend : Evidence from Southeast Asia countries
Authors: Kamardin Khairul Anuar , Abdul Ghafar Mohd Shatari , Wan Ismail Wan Adibah
Published: April 2019

The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of cash flows and earnings in setting the dividend policy in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philipines. A total of 1131 companies from the years 2001-2003 were tested in this research. The research found that about 38 percent of the sample reported either losses reduced or omitted dividends. In contrast, only 35 percent of the 1066 companies did not report losses reduced or omitted dividends. The results found that changes of earnings is significantly associated with dividend changes for all sample companies. However, the research found that the level of cash flows is not significant in explaining the dividend changes in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. On the other hand, the cash flows are found to be significant in explaining the dividend change in all current operating earnings and cash flows are found to have information content in predicting future earnings for all the sample companies. However, this research can only give earnings in Thailand and not in other countries.
Investors' perception towards Islamic Unit Trust in Malaysia
Authors: Ahmad Husni Mohd Rashid , Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Halim , Ali Rosalan , Abd Wahid Zainora
Published: April 2019

The objective ofthe study is to determine the investors' perception towards Islamic unit trust in Malaysia. A cross tabulation analysis in terms of age, race and education was conducted based on 4283 samples throughout Malaysia on the basis of23 self-administered questionnaires. The results of the study revealed that the respondents perceive the principle of halal, reputation offund manager and high returns as the determining factors for their investment in Syariah unit trust. Generally, results ofthe study show that all ethnic groups in Malaysia still perceive insufficient information on Islamic unit trust as the key contributing factor that discourages them to invest. Specifically, the respondents who have higher education perceive better dissemination ofinformation as the key determiningfactorfor their investment in Islamic unit trusts. Therefore, the lack ofinformation on Islamic unit trust has encouraged the non-Syariah investors to opt for a better alternative investment that they believe has lower risks and higher returns.
Investigating the extent of Information Technology (IT) usage in Malaysian Batik industry
Authors: Yap May Lin , Yap Bee Wah , Gian Singh Jasber Kaur
Published: April 2019

In this new information technology era, business enterprises in Malaysia should capitalize on the use of information technology (IT) to gain the competitive advantage and bring their businesses to the global forefront. The recent advancement of information technology enables a community network portal to provide faster and more efficient communication, dissemination of information and business transactionsfor organizations. This paper discusses the extent of IT usage in the Malaysian Batik Industry and then proposes a community net portal (CNP) reference model for the Malaysian batik industry.
Stock market and real activity : an empirical study of several Asian countries
Authors: Ma'in Masturah , Md. Salleh Arifin , Ismail Abd. Ghafar
Published: April 2019

The objective ofthis study is to investigate the performance ofthe stock market as an indicator to real activity. The evidence ofthis relationship will focus on the sample of data obtained from Malaysia, Japan, Australia, India and Pakistan. The ordinary least square (OLS) and ECM-causality are used to examine the cointegration relationship and causality effect through the sample of data frequency to the related countries. The results show that there is causal-link between stock returns and industrial production index. This particularly exists in Australia, Japan and Malaysia. However, in Pakistan and India, there are no effects traced Therefore, based on the empirical evidence, it clearly shows that the stock market does not predict the real activity in all Asian countries compared to the developed countries in which their stock markets play an important role in predicting the real activity.
Using web-based resources in learning : factors that affect degree students' readiness
Authors: Bahari Peridah , Hamed Salina
Published: April 2019

The widespread acceptance of Web Technology in our tertiary institutions has brought about changes in the style, quantity and variety ofresources that are made available to students. Fundamentally new learning environment is provided f or students. On the other hand, there is still question about student readiness in using the abundant resources made available to them on the Web. This study examines students' readiness in using web-based resources. Variables that were look ed into are demographic background, level of technology usage, level of computer resour ces usage and their perspective on technology. 294 qu estionnaires were distribut ed randomly to degr ee engineering students (electrical, mechanical and civil). Based on students' ability on using web-based resources, result obtainedfrom quantitative data showe d there was a significant difference between student from different semesters (F = 4.032, P = 0.000) and their accommodation (t =7.255 and p = 0.007). Results ofthe Pearson correlation analysis revealed that there was a fair degree ofrelationship between students' ability and students' attitude on web-based resources (r = 0.310, P = 0.000)
How far ethics education positively influences ethical decision making of the young lawyers in Kedah?
Authors: Mahmood Anida , Mohamad Hashim Haswira Nor , Mansor Kamarul Ariffin
Published: April 2019

This paper was written based on part of the findings of a survey made on young lawyers who are practicing in the state of Kedah. Young lawyers are advocates and solicitors with less than seven y ears of active practice. The objective of this study is to determine what factors positively influenced young lawyers' ethical decision making. Data was collected from /33 young lawyers who are practicing in the state of Kedah between January - June 2006 through self-administered and close- end questionnaires. The finding suggests that knowledge in professional legal ethics gained at the law faculty, pupil age and short ethics course does not contribute much to the ethical decision making of the young lawyers. Moved by this finding. this paper attempts to discuss the current legal ethics education in Malaysia. The main contention of the writers is their firm belief that the current practice of professional legal ethics education in Malaysia is insufficient and far from being adequate in producing ethical lawyers. Therefore the writers have proposed for professional legal ethics education in Malaysia to be reformed and this proposal serves as the basic premise of this paper.
Environmental management elements and corporate environmental performance of SMEs in Malaysia
Authors: Baba Hanim Norza
Published: April 2019

This research examined the existence of environmental management practices within private limited manufacturing companies in Malaysia, and the impact on corporate environmental performance. The study examined environmental management elements that include environmental leadership, environmental process management, top management commitment, employee involvement, reward and recognition, environmental quality management programs, and pollution prevention technologies, and their relationship to corporate environmental performance.
Air pollutants in Malaysia : the contribution of economic growth towards it
Authors: Borhan Halimahton , Ahmed Elsadig Musa
Published: April 2019

It is possible to distinguish three main channels whereby income growth affects the quality of the environment as first suggested by Grossman (1995). These are (1) scale effect, (2) composition effect and (3) techn ologi cal pr ogr ess. A recent resear ch criticism by Cole (2003 and 2004) of the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis is based on the occurrence of foreign direct investment and international trade. In the previous EKC literature. EKC is always estimated in the form of a single equation. However, since both income and environmental quality are endogenous variables in which they impact upon each other, the estimation of single equation relationships where simultaneity exists will produce biased and inconsistent estimates. The general objective ofthis study is to measure the relationship between economic growth and different indicators ofair pollution in Malaysia. Air pollution indicators were assessed on a number of measures: Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulfur Dioxide (SO). Nitrogen Dioxide (NO). Ozone (0) and Particulat e Matter (PM,). The income level per capita GDP (Gross Domestic Product) were measured from the year 1996 to 2006 quarterly. This study contributes to the available literature by Hung et al (2004) AND Shen (2006), This study also estimates population density as an endogenous variable. It formulates a four- equation simultaneous model for empirical research. It tests for exogeneity using the Hausman test and estimates the simultaneity model using the two-stages least squares method. The EKC hypothesis is supported in the cases ofso] and PM/oand there are several differences found between single polynomial equation estimators commonly used in EKC literatures and simultaneous equation estimators.
Managing talent in human resource : a Knowledge Discovery in Database (KDD) approach
Authors: Jantan Hamidah , Hamdan Abdul Razak , Ali Othman Zulaiha
Published: April 2019

In any organization, managing human talent is very important and need more attentions from Human Resource (HR) professionals. Nowadays, among the challenges of HR professionals is to manage an organization’s talent, especially to ensure the right person is assigned to the right job at the right time. Knowledge Discovery in Database (KDD) is a data analysis approach that is commonly used for classification and prediction; and this approach has been widely used in many fields such as manufacturing, development, finance and etc. However, this approach has not attracted people in human resource especially for talent management. For this reason, this paper presents an overview of some talent management problems that can be solved by using KDD approach. In this study, we attempt to implement one of the talent management tasks i.e. identifying potential talent by predicting their performance. The employee’s performance can be predicted based on the past experience knowledge which is discovered from existing databases. Finally, this paper proposes the suggested framework for talent management using KDD approach.
Examination of the empirical dimensionality of job performance construct
Authors: Johari Johanim , Yahya Khulida Kirana , Omar Abdullah
Published: April 2019

This study attempts to examine the psychometric properties of the job performance constructs by espousing task performance and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) items. The latter comprises of sportsmanship, civic virtue, courtesy, altruism, conscientiousness, and innovative behavior. A priori proposition was made that the job performance measurement could be explained by two factors, which are task performance and OCB. SPSS version 12 and AMOS 6 were used to analyze the data. Findings supported the hypothesis that job performance could be measured by the two hypothesized factors. However, four factors of OCB i.e. civic virtue, sportsmanship, conscientiousness, and courtesy, loaded on the task performance factor, while altruism and innovative behavior loaded on the OCB construct. Findings showed evidence of construct validity of the job performance items, indicating that the instrument can be used in the Malaysian studies.
Bridging the digital divide : effort towards establishing the real impact of information technology to the rural community
Authors: Hassan Roshidi , Megat Tajuddin Megat Zuhairy
Published: April 2019

The Bridging Digital Divide (BDD) Program initiated by the Malaysian government in 1999 has successfully introduced the Information Technology (IT) to the rural communities particularly in Malaysia. The computers and internet connections are available almost at every part ofMalaysia including those in the remote areas. However; to have a real impact of technology on people slives, the effort has to go beyond the infrastructures and technology literacy programs and awareness. Having information available suit to the needs of the local community will bring greater impact ofthe technology to them. Nevertheless, the new approaches need to be introduced to make the effort less costly. Some of the Digital Divide programs require proper coordination with other projects. Coordination with the responsible agencies in providing power utilities and road infrastructures is essential to make such expensive digital divide program more cost effective·and give greater impact to the community. Thus, this paper will provide numerous suggestions on the improvement in providing greater benefits; both the users and the project implementers. Besides, this paper will also discuss on the need of local content in local language with self-sustained nature. lt further highlights the importanceof having basic infrastructure such as electricity and road accessibility that may have influence over the success of BDD program.