The relationship between perception of quality and length of service on integrity among Penang civil servant

Malaysia in its effort to become a fully developed nation by 2020 has undertaken a monumental task in instilling noble values into its society including its civil sector. The integrity of the civil servants needs to be greatly improved in order to turn this vision into a reality. This project attempted to examine the level of awareness, knowledge and understanding on noble values particularly integrity among selected civil servants in selected State Government agencies in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. The respondents were selected based on a purposive sampling technique. The research used a quantitative approach where self-administered structured questions were distributed. Descriptive and inference analysis were carried out to meet the research objectives outlined. The research findings showed that there were civil servants groups who were unclear and uncertain about the meaning of integrity in public sector. Those with shorter length of services were found to be less knowledgeable on the rule and procedure which led to them being unsure about integrity. Length of service was found to be inversely related to the perception on the knowledge of integrity, corruption and quality of service delivery

REPRESENTASI PEREMPUAN DALAM NOVEL BIOGRAFI JEJAK SANG PENCERAH KARYA DIDIK L HARIRI DAN RELEVANSINYA DALAM PENGAJARAN SASTRA

Studi ini bertujuan menjelaskan representasi perempuan dalam novel Biografi Jejak Sang Pencerah karya Didik L Hariri. Menjelaskan relevansi hasil penelitian dalam pengajaran sastra. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif, jenis penelitian studi kepustakaan, sumber data, data primer: novel Biografi Jejak Sang Pencerah karya Didik L Hariri, data sekunder: buku, dan jurnal. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik kepustakaan. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model interaktif Miles dan Hubermen. Representasi perempuan dalam novel Biografi Jejak Sang Pencerah karya Didik L Hariri adalah menempatkan perempuan dalam posisi yang terpuji dan mulia yang melahirkan pemimpin-pemimpin hebat salah satunya K.H. Ahmad Dahlan. Perempuan adalah sosok yang penuh dengan cinta kasih, kesetiaan, kelembutan, dan kecerdasan. Perempuan juga sebagai pendidik dan pembawa perubahan dalam kehidupan masyarakat.  Perempuan sebagai manusia biasa juga merasakan kesedihan, kesepian, dan kekecewaan. Hasil penelitian terkait representasi perempuan dapat diajarkan salah satunya pada mata kuliah Kajian dan Apresiasi Prosa Fiksi serta mata kuliah lain yang relevan, termasuk juga dapat diajarkan pada siswa tingkat SMP dan SMA

WhatsApp Application in Texts Agricultural for Students of Universitas Negeri Makassar: analysis litotes

Abstract. Abstract. This research has an impact on the field of language, especially scientific development in the structure of the figure of speech as part of semantics. The research problem is how is the basis of the structure of agricultural text-based litotes for students at the Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar. This research is different from the others because its main point is the base of the litotes structure with an emphasis on agricultural texts with whatsapp application. The content analysis method is used to reveal the data. The research sample was 120 students with data in the form of words and phrases in agricultural texts. The findings are that the root of the litotes structure in the form of nouns (11%), numerals (5%), adverbs (47%), adjectives (37%) have an unstable position in the text. Including noun phrases (20%), numerals phrases (10%), adjective phrases (70%) sometimes appear sequentially and especially the structure of adjective phrases occupies the smallest scope; the role as action (40%), experience (40%), luck (20%) in the text there is an imbalance

Effect of seaweed physical condition for biogas production in an anaerobic digester

The increasing demand for environmental protection and renewable energy has made bioenergy technologies such as anaerobic digestion substantially attractive. The main objective of this study is to determine the biogas yield from the raw seaweed Eucheuma cottonii and waste products using anaerobic digestion, operated under different physical conditions. Seaweeds comprise of a thallus (leaf like) and sometimes a stem and a foot (holdfast). Seaweed has the potential to be developed into the raw and waste material for biogas due to higher growth rates, greater production yields, and higher carbon fixation rates than land crops. Seaweed has 4–39% carbohydrate content and a high moisture content with low lignin compared to other terrestrial plants, thus it is simpler to be degraded. The integration of the findings may be the key to make seaweed waste product that is more efficient and affordable to serve as a sustainable and renewable energy source. The study used 1.5,L anaerobic digesters for fresh and 3-month-old Eucheuma sp. evaluated at different stages by monitoring the pH, chemical oxygen demand, and biogas production. The study found that within 18,days, the anaerobic digestion of E. cottonii seaweed yielded 0.4–1 ml biogas/g seaweed with up to 56% methane content

NILAI EKSPERIENSIAL KOSAKATA KEKUASAAN GURU PEREMPUAN BUGIS DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA

Experiential Vocabulary Values of Bugis Women's Power in Indonesian Language Learning. This study reviews the experiential value in vocabulary choices made by Bugis female teachers in learning Indonesian in class. This study uses the approach of Critical Discourse Analysis (AWK) model Norman Fariclough. The research data source is a female teacher from Bugis who teaches Indonesian Language subjects at SMAN 1 Amali, Bone Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Data collection procedures were carried out through (1) recording, (2) field recording, (3) interviews. Based on the results of research on experiential values in the vocabulary found the use of vocabulary with the effect of (1) convincing, (2) domination, and (3) control. The resistance of Bugis female teachers in class discourse is a form of dissatisfaction with the patriarchal tradition that prevails in society

IMPLEMENTING CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING TO IMPROVE VOCABULARY AND TO RAISE STUDENTS LEARNING MOTIVATION OF THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT MTS NEGERI 1 BANGGAI

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui penggunaan metode contextual teaching and learning (CTL) dapat meningkatkan kosakata dan minat belajar pada siswa MTS Negeri 1 Banggai. Desain penelitian ini adalah pre-eksperimen dengan pre test post-tes one group design. Sebanyak 45 orang siswa kelas VII A menjadi sample pada kelas eksperimental dan 45 siswa kelas VII C pada kelas kontrol menjadi sampel dan dipilih menggunakan convenience sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data adalah tes dan kuisioner. Nilai rata-rata dari tes awal pada kelas eksperimen adalah (50.84) dan nilai rata-rata tes awal dari kelas kontrol adalah (48.24). Sementara, nilai rata-rata tes akhir dari kelas eksperimen yaitu (81.13) dan nilai rata-rata tes akhir kelas kontrol adalah (63.49). Hasil perbandingan t-test menunjukan bahwa nilai t-counted (5.212) lebih besar dari t-table (2.003) pada taraf signifikansi 0.05. Hasil dari kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol dianalisa menggunakan skala Likert dan dengan teknik persentase. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa 89.65 persen dari siswa di kelas eksperimen berada pada kategori motivasi tinggi dan ini berlawanan dengan kelas kontrol yang hanya 55.72 persen siswa pada kategori motivasi tinggi. Dengan kata lain, hipotesis alternatif (Ha) diterima dan hipotesis nol (H0) ditolak. Disimpulkan bahwa penerapan metode CTL meningkatkan kosakata siswa dan minat belajar siswa

Pengaruh Pengetahuan dan Sikap Terhadap Perilaku Memilih Bank Syariah Dengan Faktor Religiusitas Sebagai Moderating Variable

This study shows the relationship between knowledge and attitude towards the behavior of choosing Islamic banks with moderated religiosity. The study was conducted on 117 people who became customers of Islamic banks in four sub-districts located in the Agam Regency region which has a sharia bank office network, namely Lubuk Basung District, Baso District, Ampek Angkek Canduang District and Banuhampu District. The results of this study indicate that (1) knowledge has a positive and significant effect on the behavior of choosing Islamic banks with a value of P = 0.01, (2) the attitude has a positive and significant effect on the behavior of choosing Islamic banks with a value of P <0.01, (3) religiosity does not moderate relations between knowledge and behavior of choosing Islamic banks with a value of P = 0.46 this indicates that religiosity is not a moderator of the relationship between attitudes and behavior of choosing Islamic banks. (4) While the effect of moderating religiosity on the relationship between attitude and behavior of choosing Islamic banks is significant with a value of P = 0.03 and this shows that religiosity is able to moderate the relationship between attitudes and behavior of choosing Islamic banks

PENGARUH PRA PERLAKUAN SEBELUM PENGERINGAN SINAR MATAHARI DARI KULIT BUAH KAKAO TERHADAP KADAR KOMPONEN FENOLIK DALAM EKSTRAK

Kulit buah kakao merupakan limbah utama dari pengolahan biji kakao yang kaya akan senyawa golongan fenolik. Senyawa-senyawa ini memiliki implikasi yang menguntungkan bagi kesehatan, tetapi mudah teroksidasi selama proses pengolahan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pra perlakuan sebelum  pengeringan di bawah sinar matahari  terhadap total fenolik, tannin, dan flavonoid dari ekstrak kulit buah kakao yang dihasilkan. Kulit buah kakao sebelum dikeringkan diberi 3 perlakuan: direndam dalam larutan asam sitrat 1 %, larutan metabisulfit 0,5 % , dan tanpa pra perlakuan. Kulit buah kakao tersebut dikeringkan di bawah sinar matahari dengan ditutup kain hitam dan tanpa ditutup kain hitam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan yang signifikan (p&lt;0.05) dari perlakuan yang dilakukan terhadap kadar total polifenol, tannin, dan  flavonoid dari ekstrak kulit buah kakao. Pra perlakuan sebelum pengeringan yang direkomendasikan untuk menghasilkan kadar fenolik dan flavonoid  yang  tinggi  adalah kulit buah kakao yang direndam sebelumnya dengan larutan sodium metabisulfit 0,5 % selama 15 menit sebelum dikeringkan di bawah sinar matahari. Kata kunci : pra perlakuan, pengeringan matahari,  kadar fenolik, kulit buah kakao

Design of Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) for Low-Power Application

Inductive power transfer (IPT) is preferred for numerous applications nowadays, ranging from microwatt bio-engineering devices to high power battery charging system. IPT system is based on the basic concept of electromagnetics induction which able to transfer the power from a source of electrical to the load without using any type of physical interconnection. This paper present a low-cost designed and implementation of IPT system via magnetic resonant coupling. NI Multisim 14.0 software was used to simulate the circuit diagram and the hardware prototype was developed for testing