Establishment of Learning Module based on Research of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles to Improve Biology Understanding

The goal of this study was to develop teaching materials for fat metabolism based on the effect of Caesalpinia bonduc L extracted solid lipid nanoparticles on HDL and LDL levels of Mus musculus infected with malaria and improved students’ understanding of the fat metabolism concept for Biology Education students in animal physiology courses at Bung Hatta University, Padang. The development model used is Research and Development R&D adapted from the stages (R&D) by Borg and Gall. Research conducted by analyzing the needs of students in the learning process of animal physiology in obtaining information and knowledge which used as modules for learning resources. The trial modules were conducted to 18 students of Biology Education at Bung Hatta University, Padang. The results showed that the students’ understanding of the concept of fat metabolism using the fat metabolism module was very varied, the understanding of the concept of fat metabolism was mostly categorized as good (39%), adequate (36%) and less adequate (25%). The ability to understand the concept of fat metabolism of students on the translational aspect has developed well, interpretation was sufficient while extrapolation has not developed well. This fat metabolism module improved the ability to understand the metabolic fat concepts of students of Biology Education at Bung Hatta University viewed value classically

The growing importance of the risk-taking channel in the process of transmitting monetary policy

Effectiveness of monetary police depends on proper identification of changes happening in functioning of particular channels which transmit impulses of monetary policy directly into economy. Such changes sometimes limit the importance of certain channels, and sometimes they strengthen other channels, as it occurred in the recent years with risk-taking channels. Globalization,  growth  of  competition,  anchoring  of  low  inflation  in Western  economies, too low economic growth when compared with the issue of unemployment, development of finance market, conscious policy of low interest rates in the USA – all of that contributed to lowering interest rates all over the world, growing the level of acceptable risk, and strengthening the negative correlation between the level of investment based on interest rates and the tendency of risk and, at the same time, operating of a risk-taking channel in the process of transmitting impulses of monetary policy into economy. The main aim of this essay is to familiarize readers with importance of the risk-taking channel in the process of transmitting monetary policy into economy and to overview research confirming growth of its importance in the recent years

An analysis of economic changes in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe belonging to the European Union in the years 2003-2014

Economic changes in the Eastern bloc countries which currently belong to the European Union can be characterized as incredibly strong and important. In the process of catching up with the general development, some problems have been reduced. Unfortunately, other issues are starting to increase. The main aim of the present review is to show changes of the period 2003-2014 in major economic areas of these countries and also to point out potential sources of economic issues in the future

The importance of prudential regulations in the process of transmitting monetary policy to economy

The main aim of prudential regulations is to increase the stability of financial systems; however, such regulations also increase the risk-taking tendency of banks, they encourage them to combine and limit their lending possibilities with, at the same time, lowering the efficiency of monetary policy in affecting economic processes. Thus, it occurs as a reasonable solution to integrate macroprudential supervision with monetary policy of the central bank and to subsequently limit the pro-cycle character of these regulations. The aim of this article is to discuss the importance of the regulatory channel in the process of transmitting impulses of monetary policy into economy and to overview the results of research, which analyzed the influence of macroprudential regulations on bank lending policy as well as their sensitivity towards monetary policy of the central bank

UNITED NATIONS RULE OF LAW, “COMMON LANGUAGE OF JUSTICE” AND THE POST-2015 EDUCATIONAL AGENDA: SOME ACADEMIC AND POLICY ASPECTS

This interdisciplinary article first discusses some theoretical precepts of language and logic, then contextualizes them for the application of the United Nations (UN) Rule of Law. Next it argues that, while the international English language used in the Organization reflects specific national legal reasonings, the UN, by its nature, should harmonize Western and Eastern ways of thinking as they both contribute to the UN multivalent logic pursued for progressive ends. In conclusion, the article emphasizes that, notwithstanding the rather limited UN capacity for directly responding to educational justice needs across the world, UN rule-of-law evidence-driven recommendations and policies should have a more effective impact on justice education at all levels in the post-2015 UN Rule of Law agenda than they currently do.

BATAGAK URANG TUO NAGARI DI BALAI BARU KECAMATAN KURANJI KOTA PADANG

This article describes the implementation of the Batagak Urang Tuo Nagari ceremony. Batagak Urang Tuo Nagari is one of the most important ceremonies in the traditional order in the Balai Baru because traditional communities are beginning to be aware of the importance of the role of Urang Tuo Nagari in society and in other areas of Minangkabau.In Batagak Urang Tuo Nagari the ninik mamak, bundo kanduang, cadiak pandai, and anak kemenakan still retain the important elements contained in the procedures for their implementation. Keywords: Traditional Ceremony, Batagak Urang Tuo Nagari, Balai Bar

IDENTIFIKASI HAMBATAN BELAJAR SISWA PADA KONSEP PERSAMAAN KUADRAT

This research aims to identify learning obstacles and factors that cause learning obstacles experienced by students in learning the concept of quadratic equations. This research used a qualitative approach with the triangulation method, the subjects in this study were 23 class X students who had studied the concept of quadratic equations. The data collection technique in this research was to give a test in the form of a description question consisting of 2 questions to 23 students. Furthermore,  the researchers analyzed each student's answer and then interviewed 3 students who are considered to be able to represent other students in this research to look more deeply into the learning obstacles that students have on the concept of quadratic equations As well as conducting tests and interviews, the researchers made observations when students passed tests. The learning obstacles that the researcher found in the concept of quadratic equation were categorized into ontogenic obstacle, didactic obstacle, and epistemology obstacle. As a final result, the researchers realized: 1) students did not (fully) understand what a quadratic equation meant; 2) students met challenging to represent the problem in algebraic form; 3) students were able to overcome quadratic equations (test) in single way

SHUTTING DOWN OF THE QUANTITATIVE EASING PROGRAMME BY EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK AS A THREAT TO THE MARKET COST OF CAPITAL AMONG LESS CREDIBLE EU MEMBER STATES

The ongoing process of shutting down the QE programme by ECB and possible reduction of its balance sheet might result in rapid corrections in the capital cost and the occurrence of the sudden stop phenomenon in the case of countries that are less credible and strongly depending on external sources of financing, thus more sensitive and less resistant towards external shocks, i.e. in countries which are the greatest beneficiaries of risk underestimation in the case of unprecedented increase in global liquidity made by major central banks after the crisis of 2008. This threat is essentially related to Poland as, apart from strong dependence from external capital which is necessary to finance the process of developmental catch-up and rolling over of the dynamically growing both public and private debt, which is additionally increased by lack of membership in the Eurozone; this is reflected in lower ratings or market cost of capital which suppress developmental possibilities of Polish economy and contribute to faster debt accumulation

Strategi inklusi berita politik dalam surat kabar (suatu analisis wacana kritis)

Artikel membahas tentang strategi inklusi dalam mengkaji wacana. MErupakan hasil penelitain dengan menggunakan metode analisis teks dan bahasa yaitu analisis isi. hasil penelitian ini menyajikan tujuh kategori dalam strategi wacana inklusi yang digunakan untuk membahas wacana inklusi dalam pemarjinalan ideologi pada teks berita politik dari surat kabar

SUSTAINING GOVERNMENT BUDGET DEFICITS AS A CAUSE FOR THE COST OF PUBLIC DEBT SERVICE INCREASE IN WESTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES IN THE 1995-2015 PERIOD

More and more results of econometric modeling research are showing the relationship between the value of general government deficit and the costs of public debt service. The correlation analysis conducted for the purposes of this work confirms strong negative dependence between the average general government balance (in relation to GDP) and the average yield of 10-year treasury bonds in 15 Western countries within the EU in the 1995–2015 period (sustaining higher deficits of general government are accompanied with higher costs of public debt service over a long period of time). Pearson’s correlation coefficient for the entire research period amounted to –0,78. This dependence increased after the breakout of the financial crisis – within the 2008–2015 period, Pearson’s r = –0,71, whereas during the 1995–2007 period, it was –0,63, which is consistent with the research results pointing out that the condition of public finances affects the decisions of investors in crises greater than in the relatively calm periods