Partisipasi Politik Masyarakat dalam Pemilihan Umum Kepala Daerah di Kabupaten Minahasa Selatan Tahun 2010 (Studi di Kecamatan Amurang Timur Kabupaten Minahasa Selatan)

Amandemen UUD 1945 telah berimplikasi luas terhadap sistem ketatanegaraan. Salahsatunya mengenai ketentuan yang menyangkut pemerintahan di tingkat daerah yaitu mengenaipemilihan kepala daerah. Amandemen UUD 1945 ini menghasilkan rumusan baru yangmengatur pemerintahan daerah terutama mengenai pemilihan kepala daerah. Rumusan tersebutterdapat dalam Pasal 18 ayat (4) UUD 1945 yaitu: “Gubernur, Bupati dan Walikota masingmasingsebagai kepala pemerintah daerah Provinsi, Kabupaten dan Kota dipilih secarademokratis”. Dalam Pasal 18 ayat (4) UUD 1945 ini mengandung arti bahwa pemilihan itu harusdilakukan secara demokratis, menjamin prinsip kedaulatan rakyat dan dipilih secara langsungoleh rakyat.Pemilukada pada hakekat tujuannya yakni untuk memunculkan partisipasi politikmasyarakat. Ironinya partisipasi politik masyarakat tersebut kerap muncul setelah terjadinyamobilisasi yang dilakukan kekuatan-kekuatan politik dengan pendekatan pragmatis melaluipraktek transaksional. Pemilukada yang dipandang sebagai momen Perubahan yang dinantikanmasyarakat ternyata tidak sesuai dengan apa yang diharapkan pemilih yakni terealisasinyadengan segera visi misi yang telah terpilih. Ketidak konsistenan para eksekutif daerah terhadapjanji-janji dimasa kampanye telah menciptakan keraguan masyarakat terhadap momenpemilukada sebagai alat Perubahan, sehingga memunculkan sikap pragmatis warga terhadap paracalon eksekutif di pemilukada selanjutnya. Akibatnya hampir keseluruhan partisipasi politikmasyarakat dimomen pemilukada hanya dapat terbangun melalui pendekatan transaksionalseperti praktik politik uang atau yang sering disebut dengan money politic

Application of maghemite nanoparticles as sorbents for the removal of Cu(II), Mn(II) and U(VI) ions from aqueous solution in acid mine drainage conditions.

The adsorptive removal of Cu(II), Mn(II) and U(VI) by maghemite nanoparticles (NPs) was investigated under acid mine drainage (AMD) conditions to assess NP potential for remediating AMD-contaminated water. The effects of time, NP and metal concentration, as well as manganese and sulphate ions were quantified at pH 3. Adsorption of all three ions was rapid, and equilibrium was attained in 5 min or less. 56 % of Cu, 53 % of Mn and 49 % of U were adsorbed. In addition, adsorption efficiencies were enhanced by >= 10 % in the presence of manganese and sulphate ions, although Cu sorption was reduced in 1: 2 Cu-to-Mn solutions. Adsorption also increased with pH: 86 % Cu, 62 % Mn and 77 % U were removed from solution at pH 9 and increasing initial metal concentrations. Increasing NP concentrations did not, however, always increase metal removal. Kinetics data were best described by a pseudo-second-order model, implying chemisorption, while isotherm data were better fitted by the Freundlich model. Metal removal by NPs was then tested in AMD-contaminated surface and ground water. Removal efficiencies of up to 46 % for Cu and 54 % for Mn in surface water and 8 % for Cu and 50 % for Mn in ground water were achieved, confirming that maghemite NPs can be applied for the removal of these ions from AMD-contaminated waters. Notably, whereas sulphates may increase adsorption efficiencies, high Mn concentrations in AMD will likely inhibit Cu sorption.SP201

Implementasi Good Governance dalam Proses Rekrutmen Aparatur Sipil Negara di Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Kota Manado

This research was conducted by focusing the discussion on the issue of the implementation of goodgovernance in the process of Staffing of the Agency\u27s employees in the rekruitment area of the city ofManado. This research aims to find out how the implementation of good governance in the process ofrekruitment of the civil State apparatus in manado City area staffing agency.The research was conducted using qualitative research methods to explore and build a preposition or explainthe meaning behind the reality of regional Staffing Agency in Manado city with number of respondents asmuch as 5 employees. The techniques used to conduct the data collection is the observation, interviews, anddocumentation. Technique of data analysis used in qualitative research is a model, Miles and Huberman.Based on research done then it is known that there is a good and clear communication regarding the processof Staffing of the Agency\u27s employees in the rekruitment area of the city of Manado; the availability ofresources that support such as HUMAN RESOURCES and means as well as infrastructure in therekruitment employees; the level of honesty and commitment to employee-owned well enough; as well as thebureaucratic structure that is not such a convoluted process of rekruitment which made online to anticipategoing wild charges, already felt good. In terms of transparency and accountability in the process ofrekruitment has been very good but there are still some things that need to be enhanced to further improvethe quality of existing employees

A formal syntactic analysis of agentivity in motion predicates in Ghanaian Student Pidgin (GSP)

The paper explores the syntactic structure of Agentive motion predicates in Ghanaian Student Pidgin (GSP), an English-lexified expanded pidgin spoken by (mostly male) students (and young adults) in Ghanaian secondary and tertiary educational institutions. I argue that GSP uses Serial Verb Constructions (SVCs) to encode Agentive motion predicates and propose syntactic analyses to account for the difference in interpretation between Initial Contact Agentives and Continuous Contact Agentives – despite the apparent similarity in their surface structures. The paper argues that though (in accordance with previous studies on agentivity Kratzer, 1996; Pylkkänen, 2008; Harley, 2013) GSP introduces the agent with an agentive vP in both Initial and Continuous Contact agentives, the difference in interpretation between the two results from an embedded make-clause in the underlying structure of Initial Contact agentives which is not present in Continuous Contact agentives.  The paper explores the syntactic structure of Agentive motion predicates in Ghanaian Student Pidgin (GSP), an English-lexified expanded pidgin spoken by (mostly male) students (and young adults) in Ghanaian secondary and tertiary educational institutions. I argue that GSP uses Serial Verb Constructions (SVCs) to encode Agentive motion predicates and propose syntactic analyses to account for the difference in interpretation between Initial Contact Agentives and Continuous Contact Agentives — despite the apparent similarity in their surface structures. The paper argues that though (in accordance with previous studies on agentivity (KRATZER, 1996; PYLKKÄNEN, 2008; HARLEY, 2013)) GSP introduces the agent with an agentive vP in both Initial and Continuous Contact agentives, the difference in interpretation between the two results from an embedded make-clause in the underlying structure of Initial Contact agentives which is not present in Continuous Contact agentives

Promoting Partnership with Traditional Authorities in Development Projects: A Model for Community Infrastructure Project Delivery in Ghana

Promoting partnership with traditional Authority Project (PPTAP) was designed to translate into reality the vision of having our traditional leaders play pivotal roles in community devel­opment. The project was to test the role that chiefs, queen mothers and other opinion leaders could play in the decentralization of community development. In spite of the presence of some challenges with respect to project implementation such as slow pace in the payment of coun­terpart fund contribution, this novelty achieved spectacular successes. This paper discusses the results of a questionnaire survey that looked at the role played by traditional authorities and community involvement in infrastructure development for 40 selected communities in Ashanti region under the PPTAP, with support from the International Development Agency (IDA) of the World Bank and the Government of Ghana. The paper concludes that the inclusion of tradi­tional authorities in beneficiary communities helped in an accurate identification of community needs, minimization of cost incurred and high-quality workmanship as well as strengthened ownership. For community based development, the paper recommends a Tripartite Partnership (TTP), where Traditional Authorities work in tandem with the Public and Private Sector to ensure sustainable national development. PPTAP presents an excellent framework for such TPP arrangements. Keywords: Traditional Authorities, Community Based Project, Infrastructure, Developmen

Teachers’ Perceptions on Women in STEM: Breaking the Stereotypes

Drawing on an online professional development modular course that addressed critical approaches to the issues of race, immigration, English Language Learners (ELLs)/Emerging Bilinguals (EBs), and gender and sexual orientation, this paper reports teachers’ perceptions on gender stereotypes in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. In particular, building on the course readings, we discuss teachers’ emergent approaches to address gender stereotypes in teaching practice that improve girls\u27 participation in STEM fields. Data is collected from a pre-course survey and teachers’ discussions during the course. Centering on the course readings from theoretical and empirical research that address gender issues, discussion prompts were used to elicit teachers’ insights on gender stereotypes in education. A thematic analysis method was then employed to discuss strategies for challenging gender stereotypes in teaching practice from teachers’ discussion posts. Teachers recognize that gender stereotypes have been embedded in the social norms that influence teachers’ practice in an underlying way. Three promising strategies are identified to address gender stereotypes in STEM education, including integrating role models into the curriculum, developing a growth mindset, and promoting justice classroom discourse. We also discussed ways to support teachers in addressing gender stereotypes in their practices

Dry Taps? A Synthesis of Alternative “Wash” Methods in the Absence of Water and Sanitizers in the Prevention of Coronavirus in Low-Resource Settings

Objective: Social distancing and hand washing with soap and water have been advocated as the main proactive measures against the spread of coronavirus. We sought to find out what other alternative materials and methods would be used among populations without running water and who may not afford alcohol-based sanitizers. Results: We reviewed studies that reported use of sand, soil, ash, soda ash, seawater, alkaline materials, and sunlight as possible alternatives to handwashing with soap and water. We identified the documented mechanism of actions of these alternative wash methods on both inanimate surfaces and at cellular levels. The consideration of use of these alternative locally available in situations of unavailability of soap and water and alcohol-based sanitizers is timely in the face of coronavirus pandemic. Further randomized studies need to be carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of these alternatives in management of SARS-Cov-2

Preliminary pharmacological investigation of the ischuretic property and safety of a hydro-ethanolic extract of Amaranthus spinosis (Fam: Amaranthaceae)

Background: Ischuria is a health and social problem, having a negative impact on sufferers. This study therefore was a preliminary investigation of the ischuretic property and safety for use of a hydro-ethanolic extract of Amaranthus spinosus used traditionally in managing ischuria.Methods: Phytochemical screening, thin layer chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography were performed on the extract to establish fingerprints for identification. Acetylcholine, Nicotine, and the extract were applied to an isolated rat urinary bladder to ascertain contractile response. The possible receptor site(s) of action was also investigated using isolated rabbit jejunum, and guinea-pig ileum preparations. In-house observation, hematological analysis, and liver and kidney function tests were performed on Sprague-Dawley rats, in acute and sub-acute toxicity studies.Results: The extract had contractile effects on the rat urinary bladder (similar to acetylcholine and nicotine) and rabbit jejunum. Its contractile effect of the guinea-pig ileum was significantly inhibited by hexamethonium (77.50 ± 8.50 %; P ≤ 0.001) and to a lesser extent by mepyramine (49.2 ± 6.80 %; P ≤ 0.001) and Atropine (22.45 ± 5.22 %; P ≤ 0.01). The extract (80-800 mg kg-1) was not lethal and a 160 and 240 mg kg-1 dose had no adverse effect on blood, liver, kidney metabolic function.Conclusions: The hydro-ethanolic extract of Amaranthus spinosus has ischuretic activity possibly mediated via nicotinic, histaminic and muscarinic receptor stimulation and is safety to use in ischuria

Teaching Emergent Bilinguals: How In-service Teachers’ Perception of First Language Acquisition Theories Inform Practice

Different writers, linguists, and researchers present nuances in language acquisition theories. However, few studies explore in-service teachers’ voices in such discourses. It is, therefore, imperative to explore the voices of in-service teachers in such narratives as they teach emergent bilinguals (EBs) and culturally and linguistically diverse students. This paper examined how in-service teachers perceive First Language Acquisition (FLA) theories and how those perceptions influence teaching EBs and informing classroom practice. Centering on Freeman and Freeman’s discussion of five FLA theories (imitation, reinforcement, behaviorist, social interaction, active construction, connectionist), we argue that in-service teachers’ perceptions of first language acquisition theories impact how they teach and engage EBs in their classrooms. Findings show that in-service teachers consider the social interaction theory most beneficial to students’ language development. However, the precariousness of FLA theories makes it challenging for them to determine the best approach to teaching EBs. Additionally, teacher education programs and critical professional development (PD) courses are instrumental in fostering understanding and robust pedagogical mindsets and preparing teachers to meet the needs of emergent bilinguals. &nbsp