EFL Textbook Evaluation: the Analysis of Tasks Presented in English Textbook

The use of English textbook does not only become a guide to the teachers when delivering the materials, but also presents necessary input through various explanations and activities. On the side of the learners, it also influences their attitudes and performance to the materials. This phenomenon challenges the writer to conduct research-based article concerning textbook evaluation to analyze the tasks and the distribution (simple to complex) of tasks presented in English textbook used in senior high school. The findings show that the English textbook entitled Bahasa Inggris SMA/MA/SMK/MAK Kelas X Semester 1 has interesting tasks which meet the objectives in curriculum 2013 and a good distribution of tasks across chapters and the whole book

Uji Aktivitas Nefroprotektif Fraksi Metanol Daun Kesum (Polygonum Minus Huds.) Pada Tikus Jantan Galur Wistar (Rattus Norvegicus) Yang Diinduksi Cisplatin

Cisplatin adalah obat antineoplastik yang dibatasi penggunaannya karena menginduksinefrotoksisitas, salah satunya melalui mekanisme pembentukan radikal bebas reaktif. Kesum(Polygonum minus Huds.) merupakan tanaman yang terbukti memiliki aktivitas antioksidan sangataktif karena kandungan total fenolik yang tinggi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahuiaktivitas nefroprotektif fraksi metanol daun kesum pada tikus yang diinduksi cisplatin. Fraksi metanol daun kesum diperoleh dengan cara maserasi dan dilanjutkan denganfraksinasi cair-cair. Uji dilakukan dengan membagi 15 tikus dalam 5 kelompok: kontrol negatif(CMC 1%), kontrol cisplatin (5mg/kgBB), kelompok dosis I (4,547mg/200gBB), dosis II(9,094mg/200gBB) dan dosis III (18,187mg/200gBB). Kelompok dosis I, II, dan III diberi fraksimetanol selama 10 hari secara per oral dan diinduksi dosis tunggal cisplatin hari ke-5 secaraintraperitonial. Aktivitas nefroprotektif diukur secara kualitatif (gambaran histopatologi sel tubulusproksimal yang normal dan rusak), semi kuantitatif (tingkat kerusakan tubulus proksimalberdasarkan jumlah sel nekrosis, cast, dilatasi, vakuolisasi, kehilangan brush border) dankuantitatif (kadar ureum dan kreatinin serum). Teknik analisis data menggunakan One wayANOVA dan Post Hoc Test (Tukey HD). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan gagal ginjal akut akibat toksisitas cisplatin denganperbedaan signifikan kadar ureum dan kreatinin serta cedera tubulus akut secara histopatologiantara kelompok kontrol CMC dan kontrol cisplatin (p0,05).Dosis efektif fraksi metanol daun kesum yang mampu memberikan aktivitas nefroprotektif padatikus yang diinduksi cisplatin yaitu 4,547 mg/200gBB

Pengaruh Strategi Inovasi terhadap Kinerja Operasional Perusahaan Manufaktur

This research examines the effect of innovation strategy towards operational performance of manufacturing companies in Sulawesi. Dimensions of innovation strategy are leadership orientation, process innovation, product innovation, and implementation of innovation. Operational performance is measured by using productivity, volume of production defect, warranty claims cost, quality cost, and full on time delivery to consumers. Data collecting was conducted through questionnares, which consisted of 63 respondents. Data is processed with multiple regressions. Results of this research indicate direct significant effect among the dimensions of innovation strategy to the operational performance of manufacturing companies. But not all of them have an effect on operational performance of the manufacturing company. Process innovation, product innovation, and implementation of innovation give significant effect to the operational performance. Leadership orientation does not give significant effect to the operational performance of the manufacturing companies in Sulawesi

Implementasi Corporate Social Responsibility

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis implementasi Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) di Hotel Grand Clarion Makassar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif.  Obyek penelitian ini adalah Hotel Grand Clarion Makassar. Populasi penelitian adalah semua masyarakat yang menjadi sasaran implementasi CSR selama tahun 2017 yaitu 301 KK. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 70 responden yang ditentukan dengan teknik Nonprobability Sampling, yaitu accidental sampling dan convenience sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah angket, observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi CSR di Hotel Grand Clarion Makassar sangat tinggi dilihat indicator: (1) Aspek ekonomi berupa dampak ekonomi dari kegiatan operasional yang dilakukan oleh Perusahaan, (2) Aspek sosial berupa bentuk perhagaan dari Perusahaan yang diberikan kepada stakeholder internal maupun eksternal, dan (3) Aspek lingkungan berupa tindakan Perusahaan agar dapat mengurangi dampak negatif  terhadap lingkungan

Pengaruh Nilai Simbolis dan Utilitarian Persepsian pada Sikap Konsumen dan Niat Beli

Brand makes easier consumer to take efficiently purchase decision about the product. Consumer choices product or brand are driven by utilitarian and hedonic considerations. The main purpose of this study was to examine the effect of perceived symbolic value and utilitarian value on consumer attitudes toward brand and purchase intentions. The respondents in this study are university students in Yogyakarta. Sampling technique used was purposive sampling. There are only 235 respondents among 400 questioners whom can be used as samples. Validity and reliability testing were conducted in order to figure out the validity rate and data reliability. The data were analyzed by using Regression Analysis. The results provide support for seven of the eight hypothesized. The results provide that symbolic value and utilitarian value as two different value but related. The results show that symbolic value and utilitarian value have a positive impact on consumer attitudes toward brand and purchase intentions

Sustainable Agricultural Bioindustry Development: Integration of Cassava Cultivation with Beef Cattle Husbandry in North Sulawesi Province

This paper reviews the potential sustainable agricultural bioindustry development based on animal feed and organic fertilizer through an integration between crops cultivation with livestock production. This bio-industrial development could be carried out successfully in Indonesia, including in the region of North Sulawesi Province. Cattle feed bioindustry could be developed from biomass of cassava plantation, such as the cassava leaves, tubers and cassava peelers. Whereas, the solid and liquid organic fertilizers bioindustry could be developed from cattle feces and urine. Agricultural bioindustry can be carried out in all areas of North Sulawesi Province, because almost in every district has beef cattle and cassava plants. The largest cassava production in North Sulawesi Province are in the regencies of Bolaang Mongondow, Sangihe Island and Talaud Island. Whereas the highest population of beef cattle are in the regencies of Bolaang Mongondow, North Bolaang Mongondow, Minahasa, North Minahasa and South Minahasa. Therefore, this type of bioindustry will be well implemented in the three regencies of Bolaang Mongondow, Minahasa and North Minahasa, as there are large cassava plants and with a high livestock population in these three areas. Although numbers of beef cattle population are also higher in some other regencies, but the production of cassava in those areas are still very small

Methodology for Assessing the Logistics Potential of the Foreign Economic Activity of a Pharmaceutical Company

The aim of the article is to determine the essence of the logistics potential of a foreign trade activity of a pharmaceutical enterprise and justify the methods for determining it.The materials used in the study include statistical data of the investigated pharmaceutical enterprises, namely JSC FF “Darnitsa”, PJSC NPC “Borschagovsky Chemical and Pharmaceutical Plant”, PJSC “Pharmak”, LLC “FC Zdorovia” and JSC “Lekhim-Kharkiv”. The study used methods of analysis and synthesis, generalization, content analysis, questionnaires and methods for assessing potential. The questionnaire was used to select indicators that should be part of the logistics potential of a foreign trade activity of a pharmaceutical enterprise.The experts were 100 leading specialists of pharmaceutical companies. They are all involved in foreign economic activity. Experts are gender–divided into women (73 %), men (27 %); by age: up to 25 years – 8 %, 25–35 years – 14 %, 35–45 years – 27 %, 45–55 years – 36 %, over 55 years – 15 %; by experience: up to 5 years – 11 %, 5–10 years – 15 %, 10–20 years – 32 %, 20–30 years – 36 %, over 30 years – 6 %. The experts\u27 conclusions are valid, the coefficient of concordance is 0.86, and the Pearson test exceeds the table value.The essence of the definition of "potential of logistics of pharmaceutical enterprise\u27s foreign trade activity" is investigated. The types of logistics potential of foreign economic activity and indicators that are appropriate to use for determining the level of development of the logistic potential in foreign economic activity are offered.The potential of logistics of foreign trade activities of pharmaceutical enterprises consists of the potentials of logistics in the field of export and import. The system of indicators for measuring the logistics potential of a foreign trade activity of a pharmaceutical enterprise contains indicators selected through content analysis and questionnaires.The method of estimation of logistics potential in foreign economic activity of pharmaceutical enterprise is offered