World Novel Today

Panel: World Novel Today. The author discusses the state of the novel internationally

PERENCANAAN PAKET WISATA BUDAYA DI KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH SELATAN

This research uses descriptive qualitative research method with the technique of taking informants using purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques using observation methods, library study interviews and documentation studies. The data analysis technique uses data reduction, data display and verification or drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that South Central Timor Regency has the potential for cultural tourism such as Benteng None, Sonaf Sonbesi and Kampung Boti. The potential for cultural tourism can be packaged into a tour package with the concept of a 2 day 1 night tour package in South Central Timor Regency. Based on the potential for cultural tourism, a tour package plan is then made at a price of Rp. 960,000 for 5 guests and a tour package packed with Culture Tour of Soe

Financial Strategy as a Support Mechanism for the Removal and Resolution of Distress in the Nigerian Banking Sector

The banking sector is the bedrock of the Nigerian economy, and this industry is known to have contributed in no small measure to the development of the economy. This industry is the enabling hub of national and global payment systems, which  facilitates trade transactions within and amongst numerous national, regional and international economic units and by so doing; it enhances commerce, industry and exchange.  In performing these various functions in the enabling environment provided by the government through various fiscal, and monetary policies and reforms, this industry has been experiencing a phenomenal distress whereby the banking institutions could not meet their financial obligations to their customers and stakeholders,  which led to the liquidation of many banking institutions, lost of deposits by depositors, lost of   investments by many investors and the crisis of confidence by the general public. Various researchers and bodies including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) have done some works to solve this problem. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced various reforms, yet this problem persists. The objective of this work is to evaluate financial strategy as determinant for sustainable performance growth and an antidote to distress in the Nigerian banking industry.  The research method is empirical, and descriptive with the use of primary and secondary data from 1998-2007. Primary data were obtained from a sampled population through the use of a corporate questionnaire, and for the secondary, macro data were obtained from Central Bank and Nigerian Stock Exchange. The work recommended a transformational financial strategy model in the work for implementation in the banking industry so that distress can be avoided and totally resolved. The model contains the following indices: sound corporate governance, good investment policy, effective capital budgeting, corporate planning, effective tax planning, effective budgetary control and economic profit of investment. An implementation of the model will give birth to sustainable performance growth which contains the following growth variables: adequate capital, quality earning assets, stable profitability, sustainable liquidity, enhanced dividend paid, and equitable tax liability. Other recommendations are: effective risk assets management, sound training of credit analyst, quality supervision from the industry regulators, and independence of EFCC for effectiveness. However, all stakeholders must be committed to the model and other recommendations

An Analysis of the Effects of Monetary Policy on Nigerian Economy

This study examined the effects of monetary policy in Nigeria economy. The effect of monetary policy is a central issue and has attracted a lot of comments both in and out of the country. The theories of monetary policy became success during 1930’s and 1940’s. It was believed that the well being of monetary policy in stimulating recovery from depression was severely limited than in controlling a boom and inflation. These views emerged from the experience of Keynes in his theory. Keynes general view holds that during depression, the CBN can increase the reserve of commercial banks through a cheap monetary policy. They can do so by buying securities and reducing the interest rate. As a result of these, the ability of extending credit facilities to borrowers increases. But the great depression tells us that in a serious depression when there is pessimism among economic actors, the success of such a policy is practically zero. In this situation economic actors have no incentives to borrow even at a reduced interest rate. In this case, the question of borrowing for long-term capital needs does not arise in a depression when the business activities are already at a low level. Key Words: Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Nigerian Economy, Econom

PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER BELAJAR BERBASIS ETNOMATEMATIKA DENGAN MODEL PjBL PADA MATERI BANGUN RUANG PRISMA

ABSTRACT This research is the development of learning resource based on etnomatematics with the learning model of Project Based Learning (PjBL) on the building material of prism room. The purpose of this study is to determine the validity, practicality and effectiveness of etnomatematics-based learning resources. Learning resources are developed in the form of student books and student worksheets based on ethnomatematics construct the prism room. This research type is research and development by using Borg and Gall model. This research was conducted in Junior High School Christian 1 Soe with the culture used is the woven of West Amanuban society in the form of oko. The results of this study indicate that the source of learning developed valid with the average percentage obtained 92.5% and also practical use in learning mathematics with the average percentage of teacher response 86% and 95.5% student response. This learning resource is also effective based on post-test results indicating that the average test score in the experimental class is 76.96 far greater than the control class 61.70. The proportion of students' completeness in the experimental class is 83% complete classically. Based on the results of the calculation of normalized gain score known that the percentage increase in mathematics learning achievement class VIII Junior High School Christian 1 Soe after taught with the source of learning based on ethnomatematics with PjBL model is 60% are in the category of being

Determination of the Dynamic Stiffness of a Hydrostatic Carriage of a High-Speed Milling Machine

Comprehensive vibration data were generated for a hydrostatic carriage system that carries workpiece of a High-Speed Milling Machine at the Machine Tool Research Center of the University of Florida. Machine toolaccuracy is critical if final quality of machined parts is of importance. In high speed machining, easy movementof parts is also a desired feature and the use of a hydrostatic bearing and guides provides a way to achieve this.Data was generated using experimental modal analysis; a technique that has found wide use with vibrationanalysts. To obtain various stiffnesses within the broader carriage, a series of measurement was taking across thelength a breadth of the hydrostatic table, the results obtain depicts the dynamic behavior of workpiece tableduring the high speed operations. The data shows good vibration characteristics of the hydrostatic carriage.Analysis of data in across the whole show high dynamic stiffness as expected from design. The k value obtainedfor pitching is 1.3386+009N/m. The stiffness of each bearing is k. Estimated bearing stiffness is 0.6693+009N/m.For the case of rolling, obtained is 1.7859+009N/m. Estimated bearing stiffness is 0.8925+009N/m. Thevariability in stiffness may be due to unequal tolerances in the bearing gaps of individual bearings Modalparameters of the hydrostatic table, which include all important natural frequencies, modal damping ratios andmode shapes, were observable.Keywords: hydrostatic carriage, experimental modal analysis, dynamic stiffnes

The levels of some biochemical parameters in Anatolian buffaloes with trichophytosis

Bu çalışmanın amacı trikofitozisli Anadolu mandalarında bazı biyokimyasal parametrelerin seviyelerinin belirlenmesidir. Çalışmada kırk adet Anadolu mandası iki guruba ayrıldı, on beş Anadolu mandası kontrol grubunda iken geriye kalan yirmi beş Anadolu mandası çalışma grubunda yer aldı, bu gruptaki hayvanlarda klinik ve mikrobiyolojik olarak trikofitozis teşhis edilmişti. Anadolu mandalarının vena jugularislerinden alınan kanlardan serum elde edildi. Serum aspartat aminotransferaz (AST), alanin aminotransferaz (ALT), gama-glutamiltransferaz (GGT), total protein (TP), albumin (ALB), kan üre nitrojen (BUN), total bilirubin (TBil) ve kreatin konsantrasyonları ticari kitler kullanılarak ölçüldü. Trikofitozisli Anadolu mandalarında serum ALT ve AST konsantrasyonları kontrol gurubundan daha yüksek (p<0.05) tespit edildi. BUN ve kreatin konsantrasyonları kontrol grubunda daha yüksekti (p<0.05). Ayrıca TP, ALB, TBil ve GGT konsantrasyonlarında gruplar arasında farklılık yoktu. Sonuç olarak trikofitozis, Anadolu mandalarında ALT ve AST konsantrasyonlarını yükseltirken, BUN ve kreatin konsantrasyonlarını düşürdü. Bu durumun trikofitozisin karaciğer üzerinde oluşturduğu olumsuz etkiden kaynaklandığı düşünülmektedir.The aim of this study is to identify some biochemical parameters levels in Anatolian buffaloes with trichophytosis. The material occur forty Anatolian buffaloes divided in two groups, fifteen Anatolian buffaloes placed in control group and remaining twenty five Anatolian buffaloes served as experimental group, diagnosed as trichophytosis following clinical and microbiological examination. Serum produced from the blood taken out the vena jugularis of all the Anatolian buffaloes. Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), total protein (TP), albumin (ALB), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), total bilirubin (TBil) and creatine concentrations in the serum were measured by using commercial kits. While Anatolian buffaloes with trichophytosis serum ALT and AST levels were found higher (p<0.05) than the control group. BUN and creatine levels were found higher (p<0.05) in the control group. Besides, there were no difference found between the groups regarding the TP, ALB, TBil and GGT concentrations. As a result, while trichophytosis in Anatolian buffaloes causes ALT and AST concentrations to increase, it decreases the BUN and creatine concentrations. It is thought that this situation takes place as a result of the bad effect of trichophytosis on liver

Klinik olarak pnömoni tespit edilen keçilerde serum amiloid-a düzeylerinin değerlendirilmesi

In this study, 20 goats between the ages of 0-24 months were used. After clinical, systemic, and hematological examinations, goats were divided into two groups. Clinically diagnosed with pneumonia (n=10) were the study group, whereas healthy goats (n=10) were formed as the control group. Auscultation was performed in the clinical examination. Blood samples from Vena jugularis in the hematological study, White Blood Cell (WBC), Red Blood Cell (RBC), Hemoglobin (Hb), Hematocrit (Hct), Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH); Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) concentrations were performed. In blood serum, Total Protein (TP), Albumin (ALB), Serum Amyloid-A (SAA) concentrations were measured. As a result, the values of WBC and SAA are statistically higher in goats with pneumonia compared with the control group. As for RBC, Hb, Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, TP, ALB concentrations, no statistical difference was found between the two groups. As a result, we think SAA is the most valuable parameter to evaluate the course of the disease and prognosis along with hematologic, biochemical, and clinical findings in veterinary medicine.Sunulan çalışmada 0-24 aylık 20 adet keçi kullanıldı. Keçilerin klinik, sistemik ve hematolojik muayeneleri yapıldıktan sonra onarlı iki gruba ayrıldı. Klinik olarak pnömoni teşhisi (n=10 ) konulan keçiler çalışma grubuna, sağlıklı keçiler ise kontrol (n=10 ) grubuna dahil edildi. Klinik muayene sırasında oskültasyon yapıldı. Vena jugularisten alınan kan örneklerinden hematolojik muayenede; Lökosit (WBC), Eritrosit (RBC), Hemoglobin (HGB), Hematokrit (HCT), Eritrosit Hacmi (MCV), Eritrosit Ortalama Hemoglobin Miktarı (MCH), Eritrosit Ortalama Hemoglobin Yoğunluğu (MCHC) konsantrasyonları ölçüldü. Kan örneklerinden elde edilen serumlarda; Total Protein (TP), Albumin (ALB) ve Serum Amiloid-A (SAA) konsantrasyonu ölçüldü. Yapılan çalışma sonucunda pnömonili keçilerde WBC ve SAA konsantrasyonları, kontrol grubuna göre istatistiksel açıdan yüksek tespit edildi. RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, TP, ALB konsantrasyonlarında gruplar arasında bir fark tespit edilmedi. Sunulan çalışma sonuçları dikkate alındığında SAA’nın veteriner hekimlik alanında, hematolojik, biyokimyasal, ve klinik bulgularla beraber hastalığın prognozunun değerlendirilmesinde önemli bir parametre olduğunu düşünmekteyiz

PENGARUH DAYA TARIK WISATA DAN AKSESIBILITAS TERHADAP TINGKAT KUNJUNGAN WISATA KE DESA BOTI KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH SELATAN

Studi dalam penelitian ini mengenai pengaruh daya tarik wisata dan aksesibilitas terhadpa tingkat kunjungan wisata ke Desa Boti. Masalah yang diangkat dalam penelitian ini yaitu :&nbsp; (1) apakah daya tarik wisata mempengaruhi tingkat kunjungan wisata ke Desa Boti, (2) apakah aksesibilitas mempengaruhi tingkat kunjungan wisata ke desa Boti. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan analisis deskriptif kualitatif, data-data yang dikumpulkan dalam penelitian ini dikumpulkan dalam kondisi yang asli dan alamiah. Instrumen kunci dalam peneltian ini adalah peneliti sebagai alat penelitian, artinya peneliti sebagai alat utama pengumpul data dengan metode observasi, menyebarkan lembar pertanyaan dan melakukan wawancara. Pengumpulan sampel dengan cara purposive sampling. Keputusan dan hasil dari penelitian dikaitkan serta dianalisis secara descriptif, dengan mentrasnformasi datamentah ke dalam bentuk data yang mudah dimengerti dan ditafsirkan, termasuk menyusun, memanipulasi, dan menyajikan supaya menajdi suatu informasi. Kemudian menginterpretasi data sebagai kajian pokok. Hasil yang didapat dalam penelitian ini adalah : pengaruh daya tarik wisata dalam hal ini daya tarik kebudayaan dengan presentasi 95% mempengaruhi tingkat kunjungan wisata ke desa boti, sedangakan pengaruh aksesibilitas dengan presentasi 90% mengatakan buruk. Dari hasil penelitian ini didapatkan saran-saran untuk menciptakan pariwisata berkelanjutan di desa Boti (1) perlu ada perda untuk desa Boti (2) memperhatikan dan memperbaiki kondisi jalan ke desa Boti (3) diperhatikan sarana transportasi ke Desa Boti

Strategi Pengembangan Wisata Tematik Taman Nasional Langit Gelap pada Observatorium Nasional Timau di Kecamatan Amfoang, Kabupaten Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur

Teropong Bintang Timau adalah sebuah teropong bintang yang dibangun oleh Pemerintah Pusat, di bawah Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, yang bertujuan sebagai pemantau antariksa atau benda benda langit, yang dibangun di bawah kaki Gunung Timau, Kecamatan Amfoang Tengah, Kabupaten Kupang Nusa Tenggara Timur. Teropong bintang ini adalah yang terbesar di Asia Tenggara, dan dibangun untuk menggantikan teropong bintang yang selama ini berada di Lembang, Jawa Barat. Selain berfungsi sebagai Wisata Tematik Malam Gelap, kawasan teropong bintang dapat menciptakan lapangan kerja bagi masyarakat sekitar kawasan observatorium, maupun bagi pemerintah daerah Kabupaten Kupang. Beradasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis SWOT, maka strategi yang perlu diterapkan yaitu strategi agresif. Oleh karena itu, strategi utama yang bersifat jangka panjang dalam menata-kembangkan Wisata Tematik Taman Nasional Langit Gelap perlu dilakukan agar dapat membawa dampak kemajuan, baik di bidang ilmu pengetahuan, maupun di bidang pariwisata