bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Being an E-Teacher: Preparing the ESL Teacher to Teach English with Technology
Authors: Anas Ismail , Musdariah Andi 
Published: March 2018

<span lang="EN-US"><em>In response to the extensive use of technology in the field of education particularly in English language teaching (ELT) context, both the pre-service and in-service ESL teachers are expected to use ICT tools in their teaching and learning environment. It is important to have a closer look at the use of ICT tools and the ease of access to the internet to see the opportunities to harness the technology resources for effective blended learning. Recently, although many studies revealed merely to promote the student’s self-directed learning and the successful of CALL, it is the teacher as a key role to blend such technologies into an effective teaching strategy. This study strives to develop a conceptual framework for teaching English with technology.<span> </span>The framework delineates six perennial aspects of e-teacher development; they are; (1) teacher technology competency, (2) professional use of ICT tools, (3) professional use of the Internet, (4) web-based technology skills, (5) ESL teacher’s digital literacy, and (6) ESL materials and resources development.<span> </span>This concept will bring many contributions to the way ESL teacher exploit the technology resources for an adaptive and interactive teaching strategy.<span> </span>This paper also provides the implications for the practice, teacher, and student</em></span>
The impact of pro-poor interventions on the performance indicators of a water utility: case studies of Nakuru and Kisumu
Authors: Kemendi T. J. , Tutusaus M. 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
Water utilities have been confronted with the conflicting mandates of expanding services to all, including low income areas (LIAs), while attaining and preserving financial sustainability. In the pursuit of striking the balance between these two, often conflicting mandates, the expansion of services in LIAs has been lagging behind. Typically, the expansion of services to these areas is associated with low collection rates, vandalism of infrastructure or unorderly urbanization. Using the case of two pro-poor units in Nakuru and Kisumu, Kenya, this research analyses the impact of these interventions in the operational performance of the utility. The utilities have been able to increase coverage while reducing non-revenue water (NRW) and improving collection efficiency. We realize, as others have earlier indicated, that these achievements are reached as the utility has opted for a differentiated level of service that prevents dwellers of LIAs accessing higher levels of services such as household connections. These interventions should not be seen as an end-state of water service provision in these areas. However, these pro-poor units seem a valid strategy for the utility to fulfil these mandates for the time being.
Combining classifiers to detect faults in wastewater networks
Authors: Myrans Joshua , Kapelan Zoran , Everson Richard 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
This work presents a methodology for automatic detection of structural faults in sewers from CCTV footage, which has been improved by combining the outputs of different machine learning techniques. The predictions of support vector machine and random forest classifiers are combined using three distinct techniques: ‘both’, ‘most likely’ and ‘stacking’. Each technique is tested on CCTV data taken from real surveys covering a range of pipes at locations in the south-west of the UK. The best tested technique, stacking, offers a 5% increase in accuracy for minimal impact in efficiency, proving useful for future development and implementation of the fault detection methodology.
The application of an efficient modified decolorizer in coagulation treatment of high color reclaimed water
Authors: Wang Mengqi , Tian Yimei , Zhao Xin , Li Xiang 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
High color concentrations in inflows at reclaimed water treatment plants are typically considered as emergency situations, which must be solved using an appropriate decolorizing process. Using the decoloration mechanism of a modified dicyandiamide-formaldehyde polymer (DFP), a urea-formaldehyde polymer and a melamine-formaldehyde polymer (MFP) were prepared with ammonium chloride and ammonium sulfate as the modifiers. An orthogonal experiment indicated that a modified urea-formaldehyde polymer had no effect on decolorization; however, the MFP modified by ammonium chloride in number 16 (MMFP-C16), the DFP modified by ammonium chloride in number 9 (MDFP-C9) and modified by ammonium sulfate in number 6 (MDFP-S6) were successful. The removal rates were above 50% in acidic and reactive dye reclaimed water. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to microscopically analyze the differences in decolorization effect among the polymers. The effect of pH on decolorization was analyzed. Compared to the MDFP-C9 and MDFP-S6, the MMFP-C16 was not sensitive to changes in conditions. The pilot plant test proved that the three optimal decolorizers also had a good decolorizing effect, and MMFP-C16 was better both at decolorizing and floc sedimentation. Thus, the latter can be considered as an efficient modified decolorizer for rapid treatment of high color reclaimed water.
دراسة اصطفائية لتعليم اللسان العربي للأجانب
Authors: Alqoisy Mohsin Ali 
Published: March 2018

إنَّ تعليم اللسان العربي للأجانب يستلزم تطوير المناهج الـمُعدة لذلك، وهذا من الأهمية بمكان إذْ تُعد القطب الذي تدور حوله الرحى، ذلك لأنَّ سلامتها يعني نجاحها؛ فيُفضي بالضرورة إلى نجاح العملية التعليمية برمتها إذا وجدنا من يتبعها بحذافيرها من أهل المهارات والكفايات المهنية وأقصد (المعلمين) زائداً استعدادات الطلبة لتلّقي تلك المناهج، ومما يشار إليه في هذا المجال سلامة منهجية كتاب "العربية بين يديك" حسن السمعة الذي بسببه يؤم الطلبةُ الجامعاتِ التي تُدَرس هذا الكتاب، وتواجه اللغة العربية جملة من التحديات، وأخطرها التحديات الخارجية، وهي كثيرة في زمن العولمة التي تسعى إلى القضاء على التنوع اللساني في العالم. ولهذا السبب جاءتْ هذه الدراسة لتسلط الضوء على إشكالية تطوير مناهج تعليم اللسان العربي للأجانب والمتمثلة بضعف مستوى المناهج من جهة وقلة المعلمين الماهرين من جهة أُخرى، ومن نتائج الدراسة أنَّ الحلول تكمن بتقوية مناهج التعليم من خلال التركيز على المحتوى الثقافي للغة العربية وفي مقدمة ذلك القرآن الكريم لأنه يعد عاملاً أساسياً من عوامل نجاح المنهجيات لما له من دور في حياة المسلمين من غير العرب الذين يرومون تعلُّم اللسان العربي من أجل الدين الإسلامي وكتابه المجيد. ويتبع الباحث المنهج التحليلي والنقدي في هذه الدراسة التي انتظمت بثلاث مباحث مسبوقة بمقدمة تمهيدية ذكرتُ فيها المنطلق الفكري وما يستلزمه من إبراز الأهمية والأهداف وختمت بتعقيب ضم المقترحات والتوصيات مع قائمة بمصادر الدراسة
AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY: IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY BY USING ENGLISH SONGS
Authors: Gushendra Rizky 
Published: March 2018

Based on the writer’s observation in teaching and learning process, the students had low achievement in vocabulary mastery in learning English. Memorizing vocabulary was not effective to achieve the students’ vocabulary because it was hard for the students to memorize it. So, to solve this problem, the writer used a strategy to improve the students’[ mastery in vocabulary. The strategy was using songs. The aim of this research was to find out a significant effect of using English songs to improve students’ vocabulary mastery. This research was a quantitative research by an experimental design. In this research, there were two classes as a sample, that classes were an experimental class and a control class. Variables in this research consisted of two variables. They were English songs as variable X and students’ vocabulary mastery as variable Y. The total number of population was 54 students, which were finally selected 40 students as sample of this study. The sample was determined based on cluster sampling of an equal chance to be taken, regardless of their typical of groups. The result of the research showed that the students’ ability on vocabulary mastery test in experiment class was very good level, which was 82.25, and in control class was good level, which was 63.25. on the inferential analysis, the significant value was 0.000 higher than alpha 0.05, which meant the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. It means that using English songs can improve the students’ vocabulary mastery.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF ENGLISH SENTENCES THROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF SENTENCE PATTERNS
Authors: Fitri Mainar 
Published: March 2018

Based on the researcher’s observation in teaching and learning process, there were some problems faced by the students in understanding of English sentences of different types of texts (genre). The problems consisted of: (1) The students did not know the key ideas and details of English sentences. (2) the students were not able to differentiate between key ideas and less important ideas in sentences. To solve those problems, it was important to do a class action research by using a strategy of understanding sentence patterns. There were 2 aims of this research. The first aim was to explain to what extent students’ understanding of sentence patterns can better improve students’ understanding of English sentences. Secondly, to explain what factors influence the changes of students’ understanding of English sentences. This research consisted of three cycles. The result of the research showed that the strategy of understanding of sentence patterns could improve students’ understanding of English sentences. The improvement could be seen from the students’ average scores in the tests of understanding of English sentences which improved before the cycle into cycles. The average scores consisted of 28.7, 32.4, 56.4 and 60.6. the students’ average score improved 3.7 in cycle 1, 1.24 in cycle 2 and 4.2 in cycle 3. So, the improvement of understanding of English sentences before cycle into cycles was 31.9. So, it can be concluded that the strategy of teaching sentence patterns improves students’ understanding of English sentences. It is caused by some factors. The factors are the teacher’s treatment, classroom atmosphere and students’ motivation in learning process.
AKTIFITAS KELOMPOK SERBIS DI KOTA PADANG
Authors: Erpidawati Erpidawati 
Published: March 2018

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembarkan aktifitas kelompok serbis di Kota Padang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, subjek penelitian cewer serbis Kota Padang yang berjumlah sebanyak 27 orang, teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan format wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi, teknik analisis data reduksi data, Display Data atau Penyajian Data, Display Data atau Penyajian Data. Hasil penelitian mengambarkan bahwa aktivitas kelompok serbis ini adalah berkumpul bersama di basecamp dan malaksanakan kegiatan-kegiatan, bernyayi bersama, bergitar bersama dan pergi ke kafe-kafe untuk clabbing. Aktivitas yang mereka laksanakan kebanyakan hanya untuk mencari kesenangan semata karena keinginan dan inspirasinya tidak dapat terpenuhi dirumah sehinga cewek tomboy ini melaksanakan kegiatan diluar rumah dan bergambung dengan kelompok serbis. Aktivitas kelompok serbis ini pada hari-hari biasa sama dengan orang normal lainnya, namun setiap malam minggu mereka berkumpul sesamanya di basecamp dan pergi clabbing dan kafe-kafe untuk mencari kesenangan, pada umumnya kelompok serbis ini berasal dari keluarga yang brokem home.
Pengaruh Penerapan Metode Pembelajaran Kelompok Buzz terhadap Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematika Siswa
Authors: Kurniati Annisah , Muhandaz Ramon , Hamzah Fajar Alam 
Published: March 2018

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji apakah terdapat perbedaan kemampuan komunikasi matematika antara siswa yang belajar menggunakan metode pembelajaran kelompok buzz dengan siswa yang belajar menggunakan metode konvensional. Jenis Penelitian ini adalah penelitian Quasi Eksperimental Design. Desain yang digunakan adalah Pretest-Postest Control Group Design. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perbedaan rata-rata menggunakan uji t pada a=0,05 diperoleh thitung = 2,22 dan ttabel = 2,00 sehingga thitung< ttabel tidak terpenuhi. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan kemampuan komunikasi matematika antara siswa yang belajar menggunakan metode pembelajaran kelompok buzz dengan siswa yang belajar menggunakan metode konvensional.Kata kunci: Pembelajaran Matematika, Metode Pembelajaran Kelompok Buzz, Komunikasi Matematika
Peningkatan Kreativitas dan Kemandirian Belajar Mahasiswa Melalui Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek pada Perkuliahan Media Pembelajaran Matematika
Authors: Isnaniah Isnaniah 
Published: March 2018

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan kreativitas dan kemandirian belajar mahasiswa melalui penerapkan model pembelajaran berbasis proyek pada matakuliah media pembelajaran matematika (MPM). Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalahClassroom Action Research, subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa semester 3 jurusan pendidikan matematika yang sedang menempuh matakuliah MPM yang berjumlah 79 orang. Rancangan penelitian terdiri dari 4 tahap: perencanaan, tindakan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Instrument yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah lembar penilaian kreativitas, lembar penilaian kemandirian belajar dan instrument tambahan yaitu tes awal. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data diperoleh kreativitas mahasiswa pada siklus 1 sebesar 60,1% yang tergolong pada kategori sedang dan pada siklus 2 kretativitas mahasiswa sebesar 81,46% yang tergolong pada kategori tinggi. Kemandirian belajar mahasiswa pada siklus 1 sebesar 58,15% yang tergolong pada kategori sedang dan pada siklus 2 kemandirian belajar mahasiswa sebesar 79,44% yang tergolong pada kategori baik. Jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan kreativitas dan kemandirian belajar mahasiswa melalui penerapkan model pembelajaran berbasis proyek pada matakuliah media pembelajaran matematika.
Aspects of the Paternity of Metropolitan Iosif Naniescu’s Liturgical Chant (1818-1902)
Authors: Scurtu Codruț-Dumitru 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
The Romanian Orthodox Church in the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century had a valuable generation of hierarchs protopsalts, composers, translators and promoters of the psaltic music of the Byzantine tradition. From this exceptional generation, Iosif Naniescu is the most valuable composer and interpreter of the 19th century psaltic music. By his rich musical work, Metropolitan Iosif stands out as a reference point for the composition and translation of Greek psaltic chanting. Thanks to the original compositions and translations from the old music notation system, Iosif Naniescu may be included among the promoters of the Christian music notation system in our country alongside Macarie the Monk (with whom he would collaborate), Anton Pann (with whom he bound a close friendship between 1839-1854), and Dimitrie Suceveanu (whom he promoted as a protopsalter of Moldavia). The quality of his performance is highlighted by the countless written testimonies over time. Iosif Naniescu shows a special talent and zeal in his widespread work of over 100 musical manuscripts (stored in our country and in the Holy Mountain of Athos); he is also acknowledged for the Psalms of Time, which he copied in anthologies besides his own chants. Therefore, the present article comes to assert the origins of his chants and pays tribute to classical music of Byzantine tradition.
Descriptor Fingerprints and Their Application to WhiteWine Clustering and Discrimination.
Authors: Bangov I. P. , Moskovkina M. , Stojanov B. P. 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
This study continues the attempt to use the statistical process for a large-scale analytical data. A group of 3898 white wines, each with 11 analytical laboratory benchmarks was analyzed by a fingerprint similarity search in order to be grouped into separate clusters. A characterization of the wine’s quality in each individual cluster was carried out according to individual laboratory parameters.
SpectraView 1.0 – 2D visualization of stellar spectra
Authors: Marchev Dragomir , Dimitrov Georgi , Pavlova Nataliya , Stoyanov Borislav 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
This article presents a 2D visualization of stellar spectra, obtained in Rozhen NAO.The aim is to convert one-dimensional arrays into two-dimensional images with the possibility of adjusting the degree of gray. This allows us to visualize the curves of the radial velocities and to determine their half-amplitudes even more precisely. The results of the observed stars NSVS 254037 and TYC3621-711 are presented.
Potentially dangerous 24-hour rainfall in the Provadiyska vally system at the end of the 20th and early 21st Centuries
Authors: Vladev Dimitar 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
Extreme rainfalls are of paramount importance for the formation of river springs and, consequently, the occurrence of spills and floods. The article presents the results of a case study of the potentially dangerous 24-hour eruptions in the Provadiyska valley system from the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century. Particular attention is paid to the morphometric parameters and the configuration of the river-valley supply network of the Provadiyska river. On this basis, there are defined areas in which there are favorable conditions for forming high river waves.
The influence of the deep seated geological structures on the landscape morphology of the Dunajec River catchment area, Central Carpathians, Poland and Slovakia
Authors: Wołosiewicz Bartosz 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
The area of the Dunajec river basin includes several geological units in the Central Carpathian region at the Polish-Slovakian borderland. The paper focuses on the geomorphometric parameters of the drainage system to recognize the influence of the deep seated geological structures on the morphology of the Dunajec river basin (Central Carpathians). The study were enriched with analysis of the geological maps and lineaments extracted from Digital Elevation Model. According to the obtained results, the massive NW-SE trending fault zones play a vital role in the geological architecture of the researched area. The development of the secondary fault structures has been determined by these dislocations and the manifestation of their activity can be observed as deformations of some of the other tectonic structures along the main fault zones, especially at the folds’ axes. Additionally, the geometric and morphometric features of the drainage system have also been influenced by the activity of these deep structures. The tectonic activity represented by the level of morphological rejuvenation, visible in the light of the morphometric parameters of the streams and the drainage basins, varies greatly between the tectonic units. This diversity is caused by both the lithological and structural features of these geological units.
Powerful Emblems of Protest: Flower Language and Flower Imagery in the Writings of Margaret Fuller
Authors: Marino Elisabetta 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
This essay aims at exploring the controversial and thought-provoking use of flower language and flower imagery in Margaret Fuller’s so-called flower pieces. In a rather unconventional way, this language for women is turned by the writer into a powerful instrument of protest, capable of upsetting stereotypes and common beliefs on women.
Impressive Women in the Latest Productions Set in J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World
Authors: Măcineanu Laura 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
As J.K. Rowling continues to develop the fictional universe that has brought her fame, an already extensive gallery of female characters has been enriched with the portraits of some memorable and complex women. Her most recent heroines hold positions of power previously held only by men in the Harry Potter series or prove to be quite a match for their male counterparts. This paper proposes an analysis of the most important female characters in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (July 2016) and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (November 2016).
Alcohol Consumption Among Ghanaian Women of Child Bearing Age – What are the Correlates?
Authors: Nketiah-Amponsah Edward , Afful-Mensah Gloria , Ampaw Samuel , Codjoe Emmanuel 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
This paper examines the demographic and socio-economic correlates of alcohol consumption and drinking frequency among Ghanaian women aged 15-49 years. The study utilizes the 2008 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey data, which remains the most recent DHS for studying the phenomenon in Ghana. Using logistic regression, our findings indicate that alcohol consumption among Ghanaian women is influenced by age, education, and wealth status. In addition, while health insurance ownership significantly affects alcohol consumption among urban women, employment status is reported to be a significant determinant among rural women. Results from the ordered logistic regression show that age, wealth status, pregnancy status, and place of residence are significant predictors of alcohol drinking frequency among Ghanaian women. Moreover, while secondary educational attainment is significant among urban women, primary educational attainment is significant among rural women. The study concludes that the predictors of alcohol consumption and drinking frequency among women of childbearing age in Ghana vary by place of residence (i.e., rural vs urban).
Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma – literature review and case series
Authors: Vuzitas Alexis , Manea Claudiu 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a rare benign tumour of vascular origin found in adolescent males, originating around the sphenopalatine foramen. Although the exact pathogenesis of the tumour is not yet known, natural history and growth patterns can be predicted. JNA progressively involves the nasopharynx, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pterygopalatine fossa, infratemporal fossa and, in severe cases, an orbital or intracranial extension can be seen. Early diagnosis based on clinical examination and imaging is mandatory to ensure the best resectability of the tumour, as small to moderate tumours can be managed exclusively endoscopically. Preoperative angiography can reveal the vascular sources and allow embolization to prevent significant bleeding. We present a brief literature review followed by our case series of endoscopic removal of 7 juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas.