Animal metaphors in Malay with semantic derogation

Zoosemy, or what is understood in the current semantic literature as the use of animal names to denote human qualities or animal metaphors, has been the subject of investigation in various languages and cultures such as English, Spanish, Hungarian and Chinese. Studies focusing on this topic have examined the role of conceptual dimension relating to APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL/CHARACTERISTIC in the process of zoosemic extension in different languages. This study examined the use of animal metaphors in Malay. Data on Malay animal metaphors were extracted from various databases, namely the electronic database on Malay peribahasa and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malay corpus. The analysis of the data focused on how domesticated animals such as cow, goat and donkey are manifested in the respective figurative expressions, i.e., what information or aspects are encoded in the source domain in the conveyance of specific meanings in the target domain of the expressions, as well as whether they have positive or negative evaluations. Findings of the analysis revealed that the behavioural characteristics, as well as the appearance of the domesticated animals, are a common source domain of animal metaphors in Malay. The general conceptual dimension of BEHAVIOUR/APPEARANCE and other specific aspects related to the domesticated Malay animals motivate the intended meaning of the expressions. The findings also illustrate that the use of domesticated animals in the Malay figurative expressions is also often negative, in that they are often employed in a derogatory sense. These findings are in line with those found in the analysis of animal metaphors in other languages, which suggest cultural universality in the conceptual mechanism of zoosemy

Tinjauan Rumah Tinggal Berdasarkan Konsep Rumah Sehat Menurut Regulasi Pemerintah

Rumah merupakan salah satu kebutuhan pokok manusia. Konstruksi dan lingkungan rumah yang tidak memenuhi syarat rumah sehat merupakan salah satu faktor penyebab sumber penyakit dan ketidaknyamanan penghuni rumah. Pada penelitian ini, dilakukan pengamatan pada sebuah rumah yang berada di wilayah Perumahan Dasana Indah, Kelurahan Bojong Nangka, Kecamatan Kelapa Dua, Kabupaten Tangerang, Banten. Hasil pengamatan rumah tersebut kemudian dibandingkan dengan syarat dan peraturan rumah sehat yang berlaku di Indonesia, khususnya di Kabupaten Tangerang khususnya Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Tangerang Nomor 09 Tahun 2006. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, rumah tersebut tidak memiliki sumur resapan air hujan sehingga mengakibatkan rumah tersebut rawan terhadap ancaman banjir akibat aliran air di permukaan air tanah (runoff). Genangan air yang timbul akibat minimalnya daya serap tanah terhadap air hujan juga dapat meningkatkan risiko akan penyakit Demam Berdarah Dengue akibat nyamuk Aedes Aegypti. Kurangnya ruangan yang ada pada rumah hunian tersebut mengakibatkan perubahan fungsi utama dari setiap ruangan yang ada. Sebagai contoh, Ruang keluarga yang seharusnya menjadi pusat aktivitas keluarga juga difungsikan sebagai ruang tidur. Dari segi tata ruang koefisien dasar bangunan (KDB) maksimal yang diizinkan untuk rumah adalah 60%, sedangkan untuk Koefisien Dasar Hijau (KDH) nilai minimalnya adalah 40%. Dari hasil pengamatan didapatkan bahwa rumah yang ditinjau memiliki KDB sebesar 100%, di mana seluruh lahan digunakan sebagai bangunan dan tidak ada ruang terbuka hijau (RTH) sehingga KDH rumah tersebut menjadi 0%. Dari segi pencahayaan dan ventilasi, hanya tiga dari lima ruangan yang memiliki lubang penghawaan yaitu ruang tidur pasutri, kamar mandi dan ruang serba guna

Colorimetric Detection of Heavy Metal Ions Using Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Kaempferia Galanga Rhizomes Extract

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is a vast developing area of research due to its cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness. In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were rapidly synthesized by treating silver ion (Ag+ ion) through a simple and green route using Kaempferia galanga rhizome extract which can act simultaneously as a reductant and stabilizer. The colour of AgNPs solutions were observed and UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to validate the presence of AgNPs in the solution. The result shows that 4% (w/v) of plant extract, 0.01 M concentration of silver nitrate (AgNO3), 72 hours incubation time and 1:3 ratio of plant extract to AgNO3 are the most suitable concentration where the colour of solution change from pale yellow to dark brown and UV-Vis spectroscopy showed a peak in the range of 400-500 nm which is the typical absorption spectrum of AgNPs. Then, characterization of AgNPs was done using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) where a spherical shape can be seen and more than 58 % weight of silver particles were detected to be in the solution. The synthesized AgNPs were used for colorimetric detection of 12 types of heavy metal ions, namely Mn2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Fe3+, Fe2+, Al3+, Cr3+, Cd2+, Pb2+, Hg2+, and Cu2+ with 1 mM concentration and the results showed a colour discoloration ranging from brownish to greenish for Fe2+ while no obvious colour changes for other heavy metal ions. The UV-Vis spectra also show obvious peak changes for Fe2+, Fe3+ and Hg2+. Further testing was carried out to detect the sensitivity of the synthesize AgNPs towards the selected heavy metal ions in lower concentration. No obvious changes in colour of solution for all three heavy metal ions were observed but UV-Vis spectra shows that 0.4 mM was the lowest concentration that are able to be detect by the AgNPs

THE ROLE OF THE MOTHER IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF INHERITANCE

Inheritance law according to Islamic law is a part of family law (al-Ahwalus Syahsiyah). This knowledge is very important to learn so that in the implementation of the distribution of inheritance there are no mistakes and it can be carried out in the fairest way, because by studying Islamic inheritance law for Muslims, they will be able to fulfill rights relating to inheritance after being abandoned by the muwarris (heir). and delivered to the heirs who are entitled to receive it. Thus, a person can avoid the sin of not eating someone's property that is not his right, because Islamic law regarding inheritance is not fulfilled. The legal system of inheritance does not differentiate between sons and daughters, between husband and wife, they are entitled to inheritance, and the son's share is twice that of the daughter's, the share of a wife or husband is the same, depending on whether there are children or not. . The author conducted research on several respondents to find out how the procedure for dividing inheritance in the community and how the role of a mother is in distributing the inheritance. This type of research method uses qualitative methods by interviewing several respondents. Hukum Kewarisan menurut hukum Islam merupakan salah satu bagian dari hukum keluarga (al-Ahwalus Syahsiyah). Ilmu ini sangat penting dipelajari agar dalam pelaksanaan pembagian harta waris tidak terjadi kesalahan dan dapat dilaksanakan dengan seadil-adilnya, sebab dengan mempelajari hukum kewarisan Islam bagi umat Islam, akan dapat menunaikan hak-hak yang berkenaan dengan harta waris setelah ditinggalkan oleh muwarris (pewaris) dan disampaikan kepada ahli waris yang berhak untuk menerimanya. Dengan demikian,seseorang dapat terhindar dari dosa yakni tidak memakan harta orang yang bukan haknya, karena tidak ditunaikannya hukum Islam mengenai kewarisan. Sistem hukum kewarisan  tidak membedakan antara anak laki-laki dan anak perempuan, antara suami dan isteri, mereka berhak terhadap harta warisan, dan bagian anak laki-laki dua kali dari bagian anak perempuan, bagian seorang isteri atau suami sama yaitu tergantung ada atau tidaknya anak. Penulis melakukan penelitian kepada beberapa responden untuk mengetahui bagaimana tatacara pembagian waris di tengah masyarakat dan bagaimana pula peran seorang ibu dalam pendistribusian waris tersebut. Jenis metode penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan cara mewanwancarai beberapa responden.&nbsp

Agarwood (gaharu) research rekindled interest, stirs debate at the 40th International Symposium on Essential Oils

Savigliano, Italy Sept 7-9. The MOSTI-funded research (Science Fund 02-0l-16-SF0005) headed by Prof Mashitah Mohd Yusoff rekindled tremendous interest and debate when presented by lead researcher and FIST's lecturer, Saiful Nizam Tajuddin

Spotlight on faculty member: Dr. Natanamurugaraj Govindan, marine bologist

Dr. Natanamurugaraj Govindan was born in August 1, 1979 at Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu State, India, where his parents and sister continue to play a big part in his life and career. He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Botany from Bharathidasan University, Trichyrappalli and B.Ed. degree in Biological Science from Alagappa University, Ka raikudi, India. Following his Ph.D specialization in Marine Algal Biotechnology from Bharathidasan University, India, Dr. Natanam was appointed Post-Doctoral Research fellow in the School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. He has written a book entitled "Marine diatoms from Ka raikal coastal region (India)': This book describes taxonomy and identification of marine microalgae (particularly diatoms) for biotechnology students

Centre for Modern Languages organise EKSA Week

PEKAN, 24 July 2023 - In line with the university’s efforts and commitment to a sustainable and environmentally friendly campus approach, the Centre for Modern Languages (CML), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) organised a Public Sector Conducive Ecosystem Week (EKSA) on 24 to 28 July

Knowledge and Attitude of Antibiotic Use among Public in Rural Area of Cempaka, Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan

The high intensity of antibiotics relatively uses causes various problems for health, especially bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Lack of public knowledge about the rationale of antibiotics is a factor that can trigger bacterial resistance to antibiotics. This study aims to assess the public's knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use in rural areas Cempaka, Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan. This was a descriptive cross-sectional survey method in which closed-ended questionnaires were distributed to 380 rural residents in the village of Cempaka proportional stratified random sampling technique. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate with the Chi-Square statistical test method. In conclusion, the rural residents demonstrated moderate knowledge (83.2%) and a positive attitude towards antibiotic use (97.4%). There is no significant association between both knowledge level and of antibiotics on the attitude towards antibiotic use

Ibn al-Haytham

Ibn al-Haytham was born Abu Ali al-Hassan ibn al-Hassan ibn al-Haytham in Basra (Iraq) in 965 A.D. He is known in Europe as Alhazen or Alhacen

Bionanotechnology

Bionanotechnology is a subset of nanotechnology: atom-level engineering and manufacturing using biological precedents for guidance. It is also closely married to biotechnology, but adds the ability to design and modify the atomic-level details of the objects created