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Palmyra Fiber as Additional Materials on Solid Concrete Brick of Aggregate
Published by Universitas Nusa Cendana
ISSN : 20399340     EISSN : 20392117     DOI : 10.36941/mjss
Core Subject : Economy, Science, Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Economics, Econometrics & Finance Materials Science & Nanotechnology
The use of waste as an additional material on the building work was increasingly actively developed, such as straw, styrofoam, bagasse, cow manure. The key drivers of the use of waste is the potential for waste is increasing, due to the depletion of non-renewable resources. Papyrus rod diameter 60 cm, length 30 meters, has a volume of 5,652m3 as well as the edges of the Rods that can be used for construction with a thickness of 3 cm has a volume 0,942m3, Pith and fiber volume content of the stem 4,71m3/rod, then in one rod, there are 2 to 3 bunches each fruit bunches yield as much as 20 to 30 items for one harvest, by weight of fruit fiber 101.2 gram / fruit, Fiber characteristics are round and smooth is expected to reduce cracks in solid concrete brick and also can reduce the use of sand. This study aims to determine the compressive strength of the composition of the additional material of Rods fiber content and Fiber of palmyra fruit with a percentage 3%, 6% and 9%, mixing ratio; 1 cement and 5 sand in the manufacture of solid concrete brick. Rods fiber content used the average Ø1,031mm with a tensile strength of single fiber 39,305N / cm and fruit fiber to an average value Ø0,40mm with a tensile strength of single fiber 33,691N / cm. Making test specimen with a length of 20cm, width 10cm and thick 8cm. The test results of compressive strength after 14 days with the lowest value at 3% of additional material combination of fiber content of 6% fiber stem and fruit by 70,384Kg/cm²with a water content of 15,254% In weight position 2,935Kg as well as the highest value on the combination of additional material 0% rods fiber content and 3% fruit fiber by 98,821Kg/cm² with a water content of 15,031% In weight position 3,058Kg. While N (without additional material) with a compressive strength below the average id 63,704Kg/cm2 with water content of 10,167 in weight position 3,072Kg. Research result of solid concrete brick with additional material of rods fiber content and palmyra fruit fiber was included on the type B70, the average value of the compressive strength of 78.57 Kg / cm² (SNI-03-1348-1989) with a water content of <25%.
Arjuna Subject : Teknik (semua kategori) - Bangunan dan Konstruksi
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Spectators of Suffering: Witnessing Victims of Jungle Justices on Social Media Nwakpu, Ekwutosi Sanita; Ogbodo, Jude Nwakpoke; Nwakpu, Iruka Wilfred; Oyeleke, Adeola Sidikat
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): January 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36941/mjss-2020-0001

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With the availability of the media, no one will deny both proximal and distance happenings across the globe especially when it is about suffering of others. The visibilities of these sufferings of others are much triggered with the emergence of new media. People of different socio-cultural and demographic background have adopted social media as means of letting the world know the happenings around them. In Nigeria through the medium, people have become witnesses to the suffering of victims of jungle justice as their images are constantly displayed on daily basis. Existing studies on audience reaction to suffering of others through mediated images shows that audience response to such images are dependent on their gender, socioeconomic, political and religious background, and some arguing that they have become numb and no longer care about suffering of others. Though these may be true, it cannot be generated to Nigeria audiences as a lot of factors determine how audience responded to mediated images. Little or no study of Nigeria background verified how Nigerians respond to suffering of others especially on the victims of disaster and attacks such as jungle justice. It is against these backdrops that this study through survey (focus group interview) determines Nigerian respond to images of victims of jungle justices in Nigeria. The finding reveals that Nigerians are not numbs when faced with such images and reaction is that of pity and ‘it could have been me’ with the sense of responsibility as to help avert the suffering.
Stereotypical Gender Attributions across Sexual Orientations on Tinder: Evidence from Turkey Hetsroni, Amir; Tuncez, Meriç; Özdemir, Mina
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): January 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36941/mjss-2020-0002

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In this study we examine the accuracy of stereotypical gendered attributions of Tinder users and compare them across sexual orientation lines. We randomly sampled 2,539 Tinder users from Turkey and analyzed their photos for decorative artifacts. The results indicate a significant difference between heterosexual women and lesbians, with the latter adopting less feminine decorative artifacts and displaying more masculine decorative artifacts. The differences among men are not as drastic, however, homosexuals were still slightly more likely to feature feminine and gender-neutral decorative artifacts. No systematic difference was detected in masculine decorative artifacts among men. Overall, female Tinder users featured more gender-neutral decorative artifacts than males, regardless of sexual orientation. The results are discussed in relation to culture and stereotypes.
Study and Design Thailanna Style’s Showcase Mungpanklang, Nabhapol; Seviset, Somchai; Ekawutwongsa, Songwut
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): January 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36941/mjss-2020-0003

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The purpose of this research is to study the Lanna art form, design showcase in Lanna art style and evaluate the satisfaction of those interested in buying a Lanna style showcase. The Lanna art forms that we studied are Lung Piang, Fat-Short, Flora patterns, Red color, Dark brown-black and gold patterns. Also the wood that has been using is Teak wood material, which is medium softwood. When analyzed together with the conceptual framework to design a showcase of Lanna art style, with experts and professionals join the evaluation of draft design 3 sets 9 drafts and eliminate to 1 draft only in order to use it as a prototype. Use descriptive statistics to analyze and summarize data. The research found that showcase in Lanna art style, draft B which uses the design concept of Lanna art has overall result in the highest level ( = 4.62, S.D. = 0.52). Then this draft is taking to produce the prototype and evaluate the satisfaction, the research found that satisfaction level in terms of conservation, inheritance, and pride of wisdom in art and cultural is at the highest level ( = 4.41, S.D. = 0.69), followed by beauty. And characteristics has satisfaction level at high level ( = 4.25, S.D. = 0.78). Safety, functional, structural and material satisfaction is at a high level ( = 3.97, S.D. = 0.70).
The Pursuit of Quality Assurance in Nigerian Universities: Issues and Challenges Ekpoh, Uduak Imo; Asuquo, Michael Ekpenyong
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): January 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36941/mjss-2020-0004

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The contemporary trend of global competitiveness has brought great concern for provision of quality education. Hence universities are called upon to respond through efforts in ensuring quality assurance in its programmes offerings. This study on the pursuit of quality assurance in Nigerian Universities: Issues and challenges was carried out to sample the perspective of 640 academic staff from four Federal Universities in South-South Nigeria. Survey research design was used for the study. Four research questions guided the study. A 40-item researchers’ developed instrument called “Quality Assurance Practices Questionnaire (QAPQ)” was used for data collection. The instrument was validated and reliability estimate established through Cronbach Alpha with an index of 0.86. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. Findings indicated that various strategies exist to ensure quality assurance. Also the extent of quality assurance implementation is moderate. Findings also showed that many challenges impede the implementation of quality assurance in universities. Suggested remedies by the respondents to improve the implementation of quality assurance include; total commitment of university management to quality assurance, admission of students based on merit, adequate funding and sufficient infrastructural facilities among others.
Psychological Symptoms in Young Adult Migraineurs Akalin, Turgay; Sinal, Aysin
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): January 2020
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We aimed to reveal psychological symptoms of young university students (18-25 y/o) with no secondary disease with complaints of migraine headaches. We compared the psychological symptoms with a young control group that did not present headaches and other studies examining migraines in different age groups to determine any similarities. The study consisted of 75 migraine cases; 13 with aura and 62 without aura) and 42 non-headache control subjects. The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3 (ICHD-3) with criteria questions and the Psychological Symptom Research Scale were applied to all participants and SPSS Statistics Program evaluated the data. Findings: 1) In the test of Descriptive Statistics for the Sample of Students, average values of both sexes were taken and found the average values of the migraine groups were higher than control group. 2) The Anova Test found differences in the diagnostic group besides depression (Somatisation p&lt;., others p&lt;.01) with no significant difference in depression (p=0.315). 3)The Pearson Correlation Analysis, found no association between age and psychological symptoms. There’s a significant relationship between psychological symptoms with somatisation (besides paranoid) (p&lt;.05). There’s a significant relationship between depression and other psychological symptoms (p&lt;.05). There’s a significant relationship between anxiety, obsession, interpersonal relationships, psychoticism, paranoia, anger, phobia, additional scale and other psychological symptoms (p&lt;.01). Result: The study demonstrated psychological symptoms in young migraineurs. The average psychological symptoms of both migraine groups were higher than the control group, this showed psychological symptom similarities between young migraineurs and migraine patients of different age groups.
The Second Scramble for Africa: A Cause for Afro-Pessimism Nwachukwu, Joel N.; Ogundiwin, Aaron Ola
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): January 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36941/mjss-2020-0006

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This paper argued that although the second scramble for Africa could be located within the broader neo-imperialist global strategy, nevertheless, it is quite different from the classic race for Africa in the 19th century, in terms of its approach, mechanism, timing and new participants. It is also new in some ways. Firstly, it has enlisted the rampageous United States of America, Russia and the ravenous new Asian entrants such as China and India, plus the Oil-rich Sheikdoms, while retaining a number of the European imperial powers in the affray. Secondly, it has created a local bourgeoisie that sees itself as the overseer of foreign interests on the continent. Thirdly, the ideology of the new scramble is based on quick-loot-fast-plunder and is derived from modern globalization imperatives. This study which adopted as its approach, a combination of descriptive, analytical, evaluative as well as historical perspectives insists that unless the second scramble is checked, it would consolidate Africa’s relegation to marginality, cultural irrelevance, and eventual recolonization. Through the test of series of hypotheses, the work exposed the major forces at work as it answered some basic questions of the research. It concludes that Africa needs a super power to provide it with a nuclear umbrella, and draw a marshal plan – the type America did for the war devastated Europe at the end of the Second World War, to assert itself.
Management of Information and Communication Technology and Teachers’ Work Performance in Secondary Schools in Cross River State, Nigeria Etor, Comfort R.; Mbon, Usen F.; Ekanem, E. E.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): January 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36941/mjss-2020-0007

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The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between management of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and teachers’ work performance in secondary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, two research questions and one null hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 5288 teachers in all the 271 public secondary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. A sample of 800 teachers was drawn using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Two instruments titled: Management of Information and Communications Technology Questionnaire (MICTQ) and Teachers’ Work Performance Questionnaire (TWPQ) were used to collect data from the respondents. Data was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation at .05 level of significance and 798 degrees of freedom. The finding revealed that among the 12 principals’ ICT management practices, only cleaning/dusting, arrangement of facilities and ventilation of ICT centres were significant. A positive significant relationship between Information and Communication Technology and teachers’ work performance was also established (p &lt; .05). Based on the finding, it was recommended amongst others that, there should be adequate supply of ICT facilities to secondary schools for effective utilization by teachers and students for quality teaching and learning.
University Output Soft Skills at Workplace in Blue Economy Strategy for Sustainable Development in Cross River State, Nigeria Ekanem, Ekpenyong E.; Etor, Comfort R.; Ukpong, Nse N.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): January 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36941/mjss-2020-0008

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This study investigated university output soft skills and blue economy strategy as mechanisms for sustainable development in Cross River State of Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey research design. The population included all university graduate workers in sea ports in the state. A purposive sampling techniques was used to select 250 respondents from the port locations. The instrument designated ‘Soft Skills In Blue Economy Strategy Questionnaire (SSIBESQ)’ was designed to collect data for the study. The instrument was validated and had a reliability co-efficient of 0.872. The data collected were analyzed using frequency counts and percentage score. The study revealed that university output soft skills were beneficiary to the graduate workers economically and encouraged multitasking in human and material resources for sustainable development of Cross River State, Nigeria. Blue economy strategy, through a dynamic environmental sustainable principles, assisted the university output at workplace. This included to boost new employment, innovation and growth in marine production and other port industries, thereby improving the state economic stand. Some of the recommendations made were: universities should give more attention to soft skills development, government should support policies on university output soft skills and blue economy strategy as sine-qua-non for utilization of business opportunities and economic development in the state.
The Transport Contract in Albanian Civil Code: A Systemic Analysis Gjeta, Arber; Bylykbashi, Juliana
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): January 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36941/mjss-2020-0009

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The transport legislation in Albania has a character of specialty. Through this paper we aim to offer an analysis of the Albanian legal provisions on transport contract according to the Civil Code. This study will deal with the contract of transport of goods. The analysis of the contract will be in a historical, empiric and doctrinal point of view on the regulation offered by the Civil Code and the similarities to the Italian Civil Code. The actual regulation of the contract of transport in Albania is relatively new and there are only a few claims brought into courts that make very difficult a deep analysis of the implementation the legislation. The lack of causes brought into courts mainly has to be recognized to the arbitration clauses in favor of foreign arbitrators as for the transport of goods by sea or the solution on transaction basis as well as, regarding Civil Code provisions, the camouflage of the contract of transport with other types of contracts.
Individual Retirement Accounts in Portugal Garcia, Maria Teresa Medeiros
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): January 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36941/mjss-2020-0010

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In Portugal, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) were created with significant tax incentives in 1989. To inform the debate with research findings, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the determinants of IRAs’ participation, both for retired and no-retired persons. The paper uses ASF (Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority) Statistics and European Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (Share) database, Wave 4, and a probit model. The results show that the variables that have a positive and significant impact on the ownership of IRAs are age, years of education, income, and house ownership.

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