Palmyra Fiber as Additional Materials on Solid Concrete Brick of Aggregate
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%.
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<![CDATA[Paradigm Shift in Investment Property Valuation Theory and Practice: Nigerian Practitioners’ Response. ]]>
<![CDATA[Babawale, G.K]]>
<![CDATA[ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This paper examined the response of Nigerian property valuation professionals to observed shifts in valuation theory, valuationconstruction process, firms’ structure and regulatory framework, over time (particularly in the UK from where Nigerian practice took itsroot), with the aim of ascertaining the dynamism of the local practice and the extent to which it is keeping pace with internationalstandards and best practices. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from local practitioners. The study revealedcomparatively negligible shifts in valuation theory, valuation construction process and firms’ structure; while the regulatory frameworkhas witnessed remarkable shifts. The study provides a benchmark for gauging the development of real estate valuation in Nigeria in thelight of contemporary international standards and best practices. The results point the way to improving valuation practice in Nigeria, andalso revealed the extent to which such improvements are feasible. The study identified the academia, individual valuation firm, and theNigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) as the major drivers of the required shifts in theory and practice. The studyalso proffered the means whereby the required shifts can be fast-tracked including an overhauling of the training syllabus; creation of acentral database; and a stronger collaboration between the academia and the practitioners particularly in research and informationdissemination.]]>
<![CDATA[Fidelity vs. Infidelity: An Investigation of the Ideational and Illocutionary Strategies Used in the Two Persian Renderings of Shakespeare's Macbeth ]]>
<![CDATA[Jamshidian, Elaheh]]>;
<![CDATA[Dastjerdi, Hossein Vahid]]>
<![CDATA[ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This study is an attempt to identify and describe certain ideational and illocutionary strategies which translators can make useof in their challenging task of translating literary works. They will be analyzed based on a hybrid framework comprising Halliday'ssystemic functional linguistics (SFL) and Lefevere's illocutionary strategies. To show such strategies at work, two Persian translations ofShakespeare's Macbeth were selected: one by Shadman (1972) and the other by Ashouri (1992). A descriptive and comparativeanalysis of the two translations, with a close eye on the source text, was done on the basis of ideational strategies (i.e. poetic function formeaning) and illocutionary strategies (i.e. archaism and rhyme for form). The findings revealed how the combination of the strategies, ifdone ideationally, could lead to the closest target language approximation of Shakespeare's elegance and balance in creating Macbeth.Thus, the study also tested the hypothesis that the very ideational combination of illocutionary strategies would bring forth a relativereconciliation for the old dichotomy of "fidelity" vs. "beauty" in the realm of literary translation.]]>
<![CDATA[Constructed Identity and Community Self-Expression to Perceive Human Security; Case Study of Klity Village, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand ]]>
<![CDATA[Assavarak, Passanan]]>
<![CDATA[ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012 ]]>
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<![CDATA[The lead released from a mine in Klity village killed many people, especially children. Moreover, it destroyed the ways of livesof the community and damaged the environment severely. The voices of the marginal Klity villagers have not been heard for over 10years. These voices of both physical and mental pain have finally led to the fight being heard and the faint voices have now beenamplified and heard by both the public and the ears of justice. The objective of this study is to discover how this overlooked communitywill be able to reconstruct their identity and create community self-expression in the public realm. Documentary research, participantobservation and interviews have been designed to collect data. The voice of Klity has never been heard until the media started torelease news about Klity. This communication is meant to allow the society to perceive facts and feelings. Simultaneously, thecommunity has had to struggle with structural power and mainstream cultures in order to receive recognition as humankind with humandignity as well as human security. The Klity case is the first environmental case in Thailand where the community has won a lawsuitagainst a powerful mine company and governmental organization, and this has raised public awareness about risk and socialconsciousness.]]>
<![CDATA[Albania Between Italy and the First Balkan Conference 1930 ]]>
<![CDATA[Shahini , Anduana (Kërtalli)]]>
<![CDATA[ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012 ]]>
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<![CDATA[The period between two World Wars brought a new political atmosphere between countries. The Balkans, in foreign andinternal policy, is part of these changes. Albania, being part of the region, was involved in social – economic changes and also politicalthat occurs within it. The Balkans tentative for unification came in early 1930 and exactly in First Balkan Conference, to create a BalkanLocarno. Albania's participation comes at a difficult economical and political moment. Its external ally, Italy, thought to repeat bilateralpacts. Which will be the position of Albania, the impact that will create its participation, and the results obtained, will be examinedthrough the research in the central archives of the Albanian state and archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania and thecentral library for periodicals of the years 1930-1934 in Tirana.]]>
<![CDATA[The Influences of Foreign Direct Investments, the Economic Advantages Offering in Macedonian Economy ]]>
<![CDATA[Dumi, Alba]]>;
<![CDATA[Memeti, Florina]]>;
<![CDATA[Qazimi, Jeton]]>
<![CDATA[ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012 ]]>
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<![CDATA[In this paper we want to illustrate the facts that both means of supplying markets exporting and production in those markets.Moreover, there are two international business activities that we are studying in our paper research. Among, the companies Forbes(2000) listed as the 100 largest U.S multinationals companies. According the World Investment Report small and middle enterprisesaccount for 20.8% of the total 3.470 U.S. In this paper we analyze two topics directly related to exporting and production in foreigncountries to compare with foreign investments in Republic of Macedonia. The aim of this study is to analyze: (1) international trade whichincludes exports and imports in Republic of Macedonia, (2) foreign direct investments which international polices in Republic ofMacedonia must make to establish and expand the activity components and products in Republic of Macedonia. Today’s multinationalscreate widespread network of research, component production assembly and distribution.†We want together date from the developmentof foreign investments of Republic of Macedonia. There are a number of advantages of in focusing attention on a national that is alreadysizable purchaser of goods coming from would – be exporter country.]]>
<![CDATA[Experienced versus Inexperienced EFL Teachers` Beliefs of Self-Efficacy: The Case of Public and Private Sectors ]]>
<![CDATA[Alijanian, Ehsan]]>
<![CDATA[ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012 ]]>
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<![CDATA[Teacher self-efficacy is the confidence in one`s ability to motivate and promote positive outcomes in students. It can beinfluenced by contextual and demographic factors. The present study is an attempt to analyze the role of factors such as teachers`working environment, experience, and gender on teachers` beliefs about self-efficacy. For this purpose, 40 Iranian English as ForeignLanguage teachers (20 form public setting, and 20 from private setting) with different gender and work experience were chosen. Ateacher self efficacy scale and three open-ended questions were used to investigate the possible differences of teachers` beliefs withrespect to the variables mentioned. The results indicated that working environment, experience, and gender can effect teachers` beliefsof self-efficacy significantly. The findings have pedagogical implications for teacher education programs.]]>
<![CDATA[Primary School Teachers’ and Administrators’ Opinions About Success of “E-School†Application in Turkey ]]>
<![CDATA[Akar, Hakan]]>;
<![CDATA[Arslan, Mehmet]]>;
<![CDATA[Ersozlu, Zehra Nur]]>
<![CDATA[ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012 ]]>
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<![CDATA[In this research that aims revealing the strong and weak points of e-school application; it has been tried to identify the views ofteachers and administrators about the success of e-school application. The research sample consists of 602 primary school teachersand administrators who are working in Tokat and its districts in Turkey. The data has been collected by a scale called “e-schoolapplication evaluation questionnaire†which has been developed by the researchers. According to the result of the research it has beendetermined that the views of teachers and administrators on the efficacy of e-school application do not show any clear differenceaccording to the their genders, titles, their interest on computers or the location of the school; however, the teachers who are in charge ofadministration find the e-school application beneficial when compared with the other teachers. As a result of the research it has beenidentified that the views of the teachers and administrators on the usefulness of e-school application do not show any clear differenceaccording to the their genders, titles, their interest on computers or the location of the school; however, senior teachers find the e-schoolapplication useful.]]>
<![CDATA[Gender Undertone in Occupational Competence of University Workers. An Application of Holand’s Theory (1959) ]]>
<![CDATA[Arijesuyo, Amos. E.]]>;
<![CDATA[Olufemi, Adodo Sunday]]>
<![CDATA[ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This survey research investigated gender undertone in occupational of selected university workers. The participation comprisetwo hundred and forty (240) male and female senior non-academic and academic university workers selected through stratified randomtechnique from the Federal University of Technology, Akure and Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ondo state. The modifiedself-directed search (SDS) developed by Holland (1985) was adopted for the study. The results showed that male workers weresignificantly higher in realistic, investigative, enterprising and artistic competences while female workers faired better in social andconforming competences.]]>
<![CDATA[Multicultural Education Curriculum Development in Turkey ]]>
<![CDATA[Aydin, Hasan]]>
<![CDATA[ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012 ]]>
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<![CDATA[In recent years, Turkey has seen an increase in immigration and, consequently, also in the enrolment of internationalstudents. These students from many countries, with a variety of cultural, linguistic, ethnic, religious, and educational backgrounds are inneed of education that “teaches the value of cultural diversity.†Schools must also deal with issues related to differing socioeconomicbackgrounds, and, sometimes, limited awareness of diversity and a lack of cultural competence. Thus, it has become essential forTurkish schools to adopt a multicultural curriculum, restructured in accordance with knowledge of the right of all to education, in keepingwith principles of global justice. The purpose of this paper is to provide multicultural educators with such an insight from research ondevelopment curriculum of multicultural education. In addition, this paper offers ideas culled from successful multicultural programs in theU.S. and elsewhere and discusses how these ideas can be made useful in the Turkish system.]]>
<![CDATA[Promoting Culture and Tourism in Nigeria Through Calabar Festival and Carnival Calabar ]]>
<![CDATA[Andrew, Esekong H.]]>;
<![CDATA[Ekpenyong, Ibok]]>
<![CDATA[ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This Paper examines current measures of cultural promotion and tourism development in Nigeria, focusing on the efforts ofCross River State. Described as Nigeria’s foremost tourists’ destination, Cross River State has developed what appears to be a uniquecultural and tourism development plan, featuring two major products – The Calabar Festival and Carnival Calabar in its tourism calendar.In the first place, the paper analyses the structures and dimensions of the two cultural and tourism products, situating them in thecontexts of traditionality and modernity on the one hand, and globalization and localization on the other. In the later part, the paperattempts to evaluate the economic, social and political implications of the festival and carnival on tourism development in Nigeria. Inconclusion, the paper affirms that with products such as Calabar Festival and Carnival Calabar, Nigeria may already have started theprocess of economic diversification from oil driven economy to ecological/cultural tourism-driven economy of the future.Recommendations are made towards the fortification of the tourism industry, particularly in the areas of security and privatization foraccelerated growth.]]>
