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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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The Context and Trend to Develop the Pre-Working Training Course for Promoting the Competency, Capacity and Ability in the Business Service Field in ASEAN Countries Pholpuntin, Sirote; Bhulapatha, Prakit; Chanjaroen, Phitak; Shusatayasakul, Nerru; Chuenpraphanusorn, Teeradet; Snguanyat, Ongrn
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 10 No. 6 (2019): November 2019
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The investigation of this research had 3 main objectives: 1) to study, survey and analyze the context, trend, competency, capacity and ability in the business service field in ASEAN countries, 2) to develop the competency standard in the business service, and 3) to discuss the competency standard that relevance to the need of the ASEAN workers in the business service field. The instrument of this research was a questionnaire, and was divided into three-parts, totally 29 items, the reliability by Cornbrash’s Alpha = 0.98. Then collected for 258 participants by the accidental sampling methods. The data was analyzed by Mean, Standard-Deviation, t-test and one-way ANOVA for hypothesis testing. The result (s) was reviewed by step to step such; Step 1) a) the demographics of the sampling group, most of the sampling were female, totally 162 persons, representing 62.79%. 51 people aged up 40, representing 25.37%. 112 people had a bachelor degree, representing 43.41%. 100 people from the Philippines, representing 38.76%. b) The competency that the business service officer should have or should be. The overall opinion on the competency that it should have or should be at highest needs (mean = 4.22, s.d. = 0.56), when considering by the aspects, it was found that; the opinion on the organizational and perspective on the highest need came first, followed by the personal and service skills. And the opinion on the communicative skills at highly need came last, respectively. C) The hypothesis testing was found that the result of comparing the competency that the business service office should have or should be by gender, such; the sampling who difference gender had a similar overall opinion on the competency that the business service office should have or should be. And when considering by the aspect it was found that; the sampling who difference gender had a similar opinion on the competency in all aspects. Step 2) in each competency includes a definition and the observable behaviors (skills) that may indicate the existence of a competency in a business service person. These crucial competencies are divided into two types of competencies both the core competency and the functional competency and then are separated into the several 'clusters.', especially 19 (similar competencies related to a common skill set). Step 3) to discuss the competency standard. From the workshop and the focus group of the expertise, it can be concluded that the thinking skills are also the best way to develop the human in all careers because of many jobs need the human who also has awareness in their duties, responsibilities and concern in their job. Moreover, both of four subcategories of the thinking skills such, 1) the analytical and critical thinking skills, 2) the forward thinking skills, 3) conceptual thinking skills and, 4) the strategic thinking skills are suitable for this field of work. From the group discussion can be concluded that the “Establish the goals” should be the first priority of management in any fields of work as well as the business service, because the organization can set the goal(s) and develops a plan(s) to help fulfill the service business’ mission. The comparison and discussion made clear that “the core competency standard” are adopted in several areas of the business service job both from the survey research and focus group discussion. In spite of the core competency is looking like the main organ of the human body, but it cannot avoid that the functional competency is also the supporting organ of the body too. Additionally, the group discussion is also analyzed that the “Cooperative Relationships and Teams Working” can be seen from the performance of the officer in the business service. Every job can be done by the good relationship of the colleagues and partner, so the business service jobs of the ASEAN should be established the organization in cooperation.
Psycho-cultural Dynamics of Mataram Javanese Shopping Orientation Nugrohadi, Gratianus Edwi; Tulipa, Diyah; Ardhanari, Margaretha
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 10 No. 6 (2019): November 2019
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Cultural diversity influences various behaviours in Indonesia. One of them is about the consumption pattern of the society. The formed ethnic identity and their interaction with other cultural groups can create new patterns of behaviour in consumption. For this reason, the scientific research on how ethnic identity and their cultural interactions affect shopping orientation is needed. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach by using a phenomenological model. The informants were chosen purposively with the main criteria: Javanese consumers that very affected by Mataram cultures. The data collection use semi-structured interview and observation models. Then, the collected data is analysed thematically with an inductive model (inductive thematic analysis) after being validated communicatively, argumentatively and ecologically. The results of this study stated that the shopping orientation of informant is utilitarian (based on the needs, benefits, and usefulness). The utilitarian shopping orientation is qualitatively influenced by intrapsychic aspects of the family, as well as the extrapsychic aspects. The intrapsychic aspects pointed out three thematic categories, namely: family background, education in the family, and value systems that are internalised in the family, while the extrapsychic aspect also pointed out three thematic categories, namely: environment (friendship, living area, and workplace), media and gender. Then, the interactive dynamics of utilitarian shopping orientation are manifested in the form of shopping behaviour at various retail formats.
How Best to Motivate Lecturers for Better Service Delivery in Nigerian Universities Ekundayo, H. T.; Ayodele, V. O.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 10 No. 6 (2019): November 2019
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The study examined how lecturers in Nigerian universities can be motivated towards better service delivery. The study also examined the level of motivation as well as job performance of the lecturers. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. The population consisted of lecturers and students of three government owned universities in Ondo and Ekiti States. The sample comprised of 220 lecturers and 500 students randomly selected from three institutions. Two self-designed instruments were used to collect the relevant data for the study. The data were analysed using the frequency counts, percentage scores and bar charts. The study revealed that the level of lecturers’ motivation and job performance was moderately high. The study further showed the various strategies that can enhance better service delivery by the university lecturers, if well implemented. They include: increasing pay package, creating opportunity for professional growth, promoting lecturers when due and providing safe and healthy environment for teaching-learning among others. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the government should give more attention to the teaching-learning environment which can help impact on the quality of outputs being turned out from the universities. It was again recommended that the various strategies suggested in this paper should be put in place by the university management in order to ensure better service delivery by the university lecturers.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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