Showing papers in "International journal of social sciences in 2018"

Higher Order Thinking Skills Assessment Towards Critical Thinking on Mathematics Lesson

Abstract: The research was intended for analyzing the effectiveness of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) assessment towards critical thinking skills of high school students in Mathematics lesson. The subjects of this study were students XII-IPA class, SMA Negeri 8 Denpasar, the academic in 2017/2018. Sample selection in this study was applied random sampling technique. The research design used was post-test only control group design. The critical thinking of the student's skill was obtained through tests using HOTS assessment. The data were obtained and analyzed using t-test (2-tailed). The analysis results were to show that HOTS assessment could improve student's critical thinking skills in mathematics lesson effectively.

Influential factors towards return on assets and profit change

Abstract: The research was intended at knowing and analyzing the influence of Capital Adequacy Ratio, Operational Revenue Operating Expense, Loan to Deposit Ratio, and Net Interest Margin to Return On Assets and Profit Change. The present research was conducted on Rural Banks in Bali Province. In order to answer the hypothesis proposed in the study, the data were analyzed using path analysis with AMOS program 16. The results showed that Capital Adequacy Ratio has a positive influence on Return On Assets. Operational Revenue Operating Expense (BOPO) has a negative effect on Return On Assets. Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) has a positive effect on Return On Assets (ROA). Net Interest Margin (NIM) has a positive influence on Return On Assets (ROA). Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) has a positive effect on Profit Change. Operational Revenue Operating Expense (BOPO) has a negative effect on Profit Change. Loan to Deposit Ratio has a positive effect on Profit Change. Net Interest Margin has a positive influence on Profit Change. Return On Assets (ROA) has a positive effect on Profit Change.

MSMEs Credit Distribution and Non-performing Loan Towards Banking Companies Profit in Indonesia

Abstract: Global environmental issues are increasing due to the rapid developments in science and technology. To address these environmental issues there is a need to create awareness about environmental education among the masses. This can only be possible through teachers and teacher educators. It is assumed that science teachers are teaching environmental concepts as scientific facts, without creating awareness about environmental education. The ultimate purpose of this study was to explore the beliefs of a secondary science teacher about environmental education and how his stated beliefs matched with his classroom practices. The study was conducted in one of the co-operative schools of the Aga Khan University- Institute for Educational Development, in Karachi Pakistan and the sample for this study included one secondary science teacher. The research design was qualitative, which included multi-methods. The methods included semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, pre-post conferences, document analysis and the teacher’s teaching/learning stories. The study employed different data collection tools such as interview guidelines, a classroom observation checklist, teaching/learning stories and pre-post conference guideline questions. The findings of the study suggest that the research participant believed in teaching environmental education in a science classroom. He also believed that students should be given free choice to get involved in environmental activities such as environmental management projects in the real environment. However his enacted teacher centred classroom practice was contrary to his stated beliefs. The factors that prevented him from enacting his beliefs were identified as his content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and support from the administration. The study thus suggests professional development programmes and workshops must employ reflective practices. Moreover, constructivist approaches should be designed to help teachers to enhance their content, pedagogical content knowledge about environmental education, and that should develop them professionally.

The Evaluation of Marketing Mix Elements: A Case Study

Abstract: The paper aims to investigate the influencing of marketing mix (MM) elements (product, price, place or distribution, and promotion) on increasing the effectiveness of product promotion and their role to reduce the problems within the organization. The main important aspects of this paper are to discuss the theoretical part of MM, to provide some perspectives for the researchers, and to give some instructions for the marketing department in Al-Saaeda Company for medical equipment technologies. The researchers used the main related academic resources from the university library, and internet and they designed and distributed questionnaires on a random sample of Al-Saaeda Company for Medical Equipment Technologies customers and the company employees to measure the impact of promotion on the marketing of its product (Glucocard 01-mini plus). The main findings of this paper can be concluded as follows: 1. The promotion has a very high level of impact to increase the sales of products. 2. The good distribution of the product can affect positively on customer satisfaction. 3. The company's policy for promoting has a very good reflection on increasing the sales of products. The researchers recommended that the company must strengthen the level of promotions in its activities and departments, and the increase of sales points is very important, so the company must enhance its policies of distribution.

Maintaining Social Relationship of Balinese and Sasak Ethnic Community

Abstract: This research aims to study the background of building informal cultural ties as a medium of reharmonization between Balinese ethnic community and Sasak ethnic community in Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara Province. This study used qualitative interpretive design in order to find answers issues, namely background of establishing a cohesion bond between two ethnic communities. Based on the result of this research, it is found that there are four influential factors, namely cultural contact between Balinese ethnic and Sasak ethnic communities during the historic period, the implementation of Balinese culture and Sasak culture in Lombok, cultural adaptation of each cultural identity, and construction of informal cultural ties as medium of interethnic communication. The informal cultural ties have an important significance in maintaining the integration between Balinese ethnic community and the Sasak ethnic community in Mataram city. Based on this phenomenon, the recommendation that can be proposed is to maintain the sustainability of informal cultural ties through the cultivation of awareness in each ethnic community and involvement of traditional figures in providing intensive guidance on the importance of preserving the cultural values of ancestral heritage in maintaining social harmony.

Surya Namaskara Benefits for Physical Health

Abstract: Roga (disease) was an ancient problem that exists and so far remains incomplete tackling. Advances in science and technology included the modern medical systems with the various sophistication of the tools were also overwhelmed. The effects of the modern synthetic drugs might leave the chemical impact problems. Considering that, the society become worried about the impact. In addition, the price of the modern medicine was also quite high, difficult to reach by the society who had the ability to the lower middle economy. Based on these considerations, the Pasraman Sri Jagat Amertham, Bitra, Gianyar Regency and UKM Yoga Marga Rahayu, University of Hindu Indonesia observes the traditional health care and treatment system as an alternative way. The system of the treatment and coaching was patient, diligently, and sincere doing the series of Surya Namaskara movement. There were two terms discussed in the present study, i.e. (1) how was the series of Surya Namaskara movement exhibited by Pasraman Sri Jagat Amertham devotees, Bitra Village, Gianyar Regency and the students of UKM Yoga Marga Rahayu, University of Hindu Indonesia; (2) What were the benefits perceived by Pasraman Sri Jagat Amertham, Bitra, Gianyar Regency and UKM Yoga Marga Rahayu, University of Hindu Indonesia on physical health? The methods that were used to discuss the problems included observations and interviews for collecting the data, whereas, the descriptions and interpretations were used in describing, explaining, and analyzing data. Through the ways mentioned above, Surya Namaskara movement consists of the twelve dynamic movements. However, before doing Surya Namaskara movement begins with praying, that was Gayatri Mantran song three times and pranawa Om as many as five times then do a new stretching (pavanamuktasana). Steady, patient, diligent and sincere performing were series of Surya Namaskara movements could balance the internal organs (human) system primarily related to the respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, urinary or urinal system, skin system, nervous system, and endocrine system. The endocrine glands included the pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal and gonads. With the balance of the internal organs, the healthy physically would be better and the mind would be calm and peaceful.

Culture of Tri Hita Karana on Ease of Use Perception and Use of Accounting Information System

Abstract: The problem raised in the present research was the implementation of a culture of Tri Hita Karana. It was one of the philosophy that underlies all aspects of Balinese life in their interaction including on organizational life. The study was intended to examine and analyze the effect of the culture of Tri Hita Karana on the use of Accounting Information System. As well, the indirect effect of the culture of Tri Hita Karana implementation on the use of Accounting Information System moderated perceived ease of use. The research object was Small and Medium Enterprises in Badung Regency. Data collection techniques were used in the study included a questionnaire. The sampling techniques were used in stratified random sampling. Data analysis technique in this research was analyzed through moderated regression analysis. The hypothesis test results showed that 1) Culture of Tri Hita Karana has a positive effect on the use of Accounting Information System. 2) Perception of use ease can strengthen cultural of Tri Hita Karana relationships and Use of Accounting Information System.

Education and job training on employee performance

Abstract: This study aims at determining the effect of education and job training on employee Performance in PDAM Giri Menang Mataram with 105 samples. The data collection method used in this study is the survey research, while the data collection technique employed is questionnaire distribution. Therefore, the instrument utilized in this study is a questionnaire. The data analysis procedures used are instrument test, multiple linear regression analysis, the coefficient of determination analysis and hypothesis test consisting of F-test, t-test and partial determination coefficient test. The results of this study indicate that the variables of education and training have a simultaneous effect on employee performance in PDAM Giri Menang Mataram. It is indicated by the result of F-test which is greater than F-table is. Meanwhile, the t-test or partial test of education and training variables have the effect on employee performance. Additionally, in the content of the coefficient of determination test, partial training variables have a dominant influence on employee performance in PDAM Giri Menang Mataram.

Influence of Human Capital, Social Capital, Economic Capital Towards Financial Performance & Corporate Social Responsibility

Abstract: The study was intended to determine the influence of human capital, social capital, and economic capital on LPD financial performance in Buleleng regency as well as their influence of financial performance on corporate social. The sampling technique was used purposive sampling, primary data collection (questionnaire) and secondary data (LPD financial report) 50 respondents. Data analysis method in the present research was a descriptive statistic and inferential statistic analysis. Data processing techniques were used in Smart PLS applications. Based on the research result was obtained human capital construct relationship value (1,858) t table (1.96) with a coefficient value of 0.194 means that the relationship was positive and significant. The economic capital construct relationship of (5,853)> t table (1,96) with a path coefficient of -0,697 means the relation was negative and significant. The construction of financial performance relation of (3,797)> t table (1,96) with a path coefficient of 0,669 means that the relationship was positive and significant. Regarding its determination coefficient of financial performance, construction was explored by the construct of human capital, social capital, the economic capital was 80%, whereas, the construct of corporate social responsibility was elaborated by the construct of financial performance was 44.80% and the rest was influenced other variables not listed in this research.

The Effect of Early English Learning on Psychology

Abstract: Language acquisition in children bilingualism is a process of transferring two languages in children, by both parents or the environment. This is what happened to Mira, Sasak tribe children seven years old who were given additional training by his parents in language tutorials (Bimbel X). In the growth process, Mira was happy and westernized with it. As a result of this teaching changes the psychology of the language behavior Mira. Changes in behavior accompanied by psychological conditions are getting better and better, marked by increased confidence and the growing motivation to learn. The purpose of this study to delineate the diverse happenings language acquisition bilingualism. Meanwhile, the theory of assessment used, namely the view Chomsky. The data collection refer to the methods and capable as well as basic techniques and derivatives, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed with a descriptive qualitative method that aims to systematically delineate, categorization, and patterned. So in the end, produced the reality of the second language acquisition (English) is a positive impact on a child's language development.

The Use of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations to Enhance Student Achievement in Educational Settings

Abstract: In order to help students acquire more knowledge and improve their skills, it is vital to understand motivation. It is not possible to expect unmotivated students to achieve their goals. Motivation is an indispensable reason in fostering student achievement. It should be noted that motivation has the key role in establishing a platform in which learning is permanent. Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivations have the potential to encourage students to strive for learning. Although the use of external rewards in the classroom has been criticized for diminishing intrinsic motivation of students, quite many studies suggest that the implementation of external rewards has no detrimental influence on students. Intrinsic motivation on the other hand enables students to work independently and enthusiastically. This paper defines extrinsic and intrinsic motivations and puts forward some strategies to enhance motivation of students in the classroom.

Work-family conflict on turnover intention regarding work stress as intervening variable

Abstract: This study aims to analyze and understand the significance of work-family conflict influence on turnover intention, the significance of work-family conflict effect on work stress, the significance of work stress influence on turnover intention and the influence of work-family conflict influence on turnover intention through work stress as variable intervening on marketing employees of BUMN Bank in Mataram City. This type of research is a causal associative. This research uses purposive sampling method in determining the sample. The number of respondents is 96 people. Methods of data collection in this study are interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. Data analysis techniques used in this study is the analysis of PLS (Partial Least Square) with the help of the SmartPLS program. The results showed that work-family conflict had a positive and significant influence on turnover intention, the work-family conflict had the positive and significant effect to work stress, work stress had a positive but not significant effect on turnover intention, and work stress did not function as intervening on indirect influence work-family conflict on turnover intention.

Social capital, spiritual capital, human capital, and financial capital in the management of child welfare institutions

Abstract: Child Welfare Institutions (LKSA) are social organizations or associations that carry out social welfare which is formed by the community and is a legal entity based on national standards for childcare. This standard is part of an effort to encourage the transformation of the role of the orphanage and to position the institutions as alternatives in the childcare continuum for those who cannot be cared for in the main family, extended family, relatives, or substitute families. In line with this, the LKSA must function as a service center for children and their families. This is an effort to implement care and protection for children who are outside of family care and is a form of implementation of national legislation, both Law Number 4 of 1979 concerning Child Welfare and Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection, which governed the importance of parenting by parents and families; but this has not been fully fulfilled at the level of implementation. Data collection in this study is qualitative data and quantitative data. Data sources used are primary data sources and secondary data sources. The data collection technique used are observation method, documentation method and a structured interview with purposive systematic sampling technique. The number of informants used were 8 people. While the data analysis technique is divided into three stages, namely, data collection, data reduction, and data presentation. Verification of the validity of the results of the analysis is using the source triangulation. Basically, humans have a fairly high sense of social level. Humans/employees cannot live alone especially in managing LKSAs. Employees need other people as co-workers. Work in a team.

Student Anxiety and Their Speaking Performance: Teaching EFL to Indonesian Student

Abstract: This study aims at finding out whether or not there’s an impact on students’ anxiety on their speaking performance. In addition, it also has an aim to identify factors relate to students’ reluctance that can hinder their oral performance. Observation, interview, and questionnaire have been used to collect the data which has then been analyzed in a qualitative way. 25 students of the second semester of English Department Universitas Nusa Cendana Indonesia have been selected as the subject of this research. Based on the findings and analysis, it can be revealed that students’ anxiety definitely has an impact on their speaking performance and this becomes one of the reasons why they find it difficult to express themselves in English. Many factors have been identified but only those which have been considered as the main ones are presented in this writing to answer the question of why the students have been reluctant in their oral performance. Knowing that their oral performance was severely hampered by the above-mentioned factors, several solutions have been recommended to make them easy to cope with their anxiety.

The Benefit of Using Multimedia Projector in English Language Teaching Classroom

Abstract: The research article presents the benefit of using multimedia projector by teachers of English language. In the era of modern science and technology, the latest portion has been added in language teaching. With the progress of technology, new innovations are being brought up in language teaching. At present, language teachers are using multimedia projector to facilitate the teaching process. Along with text books, language teachers are likely to use pictures, audio clips, videos, power point slides, in language classrooms by the multimedia projector. The purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits that the language teachers as well as the learners get in using multimedia projector in teaching English language. A qualitative process has been followed to collect the data of this research. It has been found that the use of multimedia projector supports both the teacher and the students in learning language skills. As well as this research shows that by using the relevant audio-visual substance how the teachers overcome from teacher oriented classrooms. Keywords : Multimedia projector, audio-visual aids, dynamic, benefits, ELT, facilitate.

Habitual Interaction Estranged

Abstract: Marx’s alienation, dialectical materialism and stratification theory, provides a lens through which to explore an explosion of statistical studies regarding on-line interaction and possible Internet addiction (IA). Acclaimed authors Turkle, Greenwald and Foer, warn that consumer interaction in the digital world has risks that can be countered by individual responsibility and action. Their claims are juxtaposed to what ordinary, individual, cell phone and social media users self-report en masse about their on-line experience, documented in thousands of statistical and empirical studies. Marx’s Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 and Marx’s Theory of Alienation by Mészáros are used to explore what alienation looks like in a perpetuum mobile world. The analysis melds Marx’s alienation theory to findings, presenting a Marx inspired system of interactive appropriation and alienation. Regardless of how Internet users experience social media; or differing interpretations of addiction; or how researchers study internet usage; one undisputable fact emerges: this electronically mediated mode of production appropriates wealth from Internet users to enrich what appears to be a 1% class of telecommunication industry owners. Other conclusions are: Marx’s theories apply in a non-Machine epoch context, in which: the intangible electronic memory volunteered by telecommunication customers, who may risk Internet addiction (IA), is a free by-product of a system of appropriation exchanged for alienation, which is in a transitional mode, representing potential future surplus value. Given this, IA might help increase telecommunication industry profits, government contracts, money hoarding and turn over. The presuppositions of the paper are: 1) on-line communication is, according to statistics, normal, pervasive and potentially addictive; 2) statistical studies are a scientific cornerstone of sociological research; 3) studies discussed may, or may not, honestly represent what ordinary users of social media report; 4) Marx’s theories and methods are part of sociology’s cannon and 5) Internet addiction (IA) is considered a global problem, although it lacks official medical etiology and researchers across disciplines (communication, psychology, medicine, to name a few) disagree about what causes it.

Intervention of social work in political participation of women in forming process of neighborhood councils of canton portoviejo

Abstract: With globalization, it has become evident that there are still differences in women's participation in political development, despite the process of change, equality and equity implemented for several years, the greater participation of men in relation to the woman, have been excluded in some spaces within society for a long time. The political participation of women continues to be a great challenge in Ecuador's contemporary society. The processes carried out have not achieved the inclusion of women in the issues of political representation. As a whole, the causes may be ignorance, omission, and of course this machismo that predominate even on the subject; without leaving of side the little processes of investigation on the subject, that are sporadic, and more in the subject of the considered policy only for the masculine gender. The current challenge is the empowerment, education, preparation and training of both men and women on the issue of equality, inclusion and social participation of all in the different mutual areas with emphasis on the political, economic and social aspects of development and well-being of people, guaranteed in the Constitution of Ecuador and the objectives of Good Living.

Improving Teachers Competency Through Strengthening of Teachers Group Work Based on Lesson Study

Abstract: This research was aimed at improving the elementary school teacher competency at cluster I and II in Sukasada District through the teacher group work reinforcement based on lesson study. The design of this research was an action research starting from plan, action, evaluation, and reflection. This research was done at cluster I and II in Sukasada District. The subject in this research was the elementary school teachers who was taught natural science, social science, and mathematics. While the object in this research was teacher competency in designing the lesson plan and applying the lesson plan in the classroom. In achieving the purpose of the research, the research procedures which was done divided into three steps, they were: first, lesson study plan including lesson study workshop, designing lesson plan and assessing lesson plan. Second, lesson teacher action by teacher model, teacher-assessment in applying lesson plan in the classroom, and data analysis. Third, lesson teacher reflection. Teacher competency data in designing lesson plan and applying lesson plan in the classroom was collected by using the checklist and observation method. Whereas, the data analysis used descriptive analysis by determining the mean of the teacher competency in every cycle. The result of this research showed that: 1) there was an improvement of the teacher competency in designing lesson plan in the amount of 18.1% from the first cycle was 65.7 (average category) to the second cycle was 83.8 (good category), 2) there was an improvement of the teacher competency in applying lesson plan in the classroom in the amount of 13.8% from the first cycle was 75.4 (average category) to the second cycle was 89.2 (good category), and 3) overall, there was an improvement of the teacher competency in the amount of 15.9% from the first cycle was 70.6 (average category) to the second cycle was 86.5 (good category). Thereby, the teacher workgroup reinforcement based on lesson study could improve the elementary school teacher competency at cluster I and II in Sukasada District.

Dilemma on medical treatments: rejection of medical treatments by patients and elements of neglect through perspective of article 304 of criminal law

Abstract: The right to health care and medical care is a human right that must be respected. No one can abandon patients who need medical treatment and care. Regarding neglect of patients, medical personnel/doctors can be convicted under Article 304 of the Criminal Code. Patients have the right to refuse any type of treatment. There are vague norms in Article 304 of the Criminal Code. The vagueness of the norm lies in the phrase: "placing or leaving someone in a state of misery". The purpose of this paper is to guarantee legal certainty on the vague norms contained in Article 304 of the Criminal Code. The method used in this writing is a normative legal method, the approaches used are the statute approach and historical approach. The results of this study indicate that placing or allowing a patient to refuse medical treatment is not a mistake that is a condition for someone to be convicted. The patient has the right to refuse medical treatment from the doctor after receiving a complete explanation from the doctor based on Law No. 29 of 2004 concerning Medical Practice. Doctors are obliged to respect the rights of the patient, and they do not promise cure patients, but taken great care to treat the patient's illness.

Implementation of Communication Ethics in Building Social Harmony

Abstract: This research is intended to study the implementation of communication ethics in building social harmony at Banjar (Balinese community) Dharma Santhi, Labuapi Subdistrict, West Lombok Regency. This research is designed in the form of descriptive qualitative research by using case study model on social phenomenon of religion in that location. With regard to it in order to realize a harmonious religious social life one of the supporting factors is the ethics that needs to be applied in communicating, both interpersonal communication and group communication in activities related to the implementation of Hinduism. The implementation of communication ethics used as the basis of religious social life in Banjar Dharma Santhi relates to the application of the teaching of tri kaya parisudha (three things to be sanctified), especially the aspect of wacika parisudha (talking good and true). Application of communication ethics based on the teachings of Hinduism can realize a good communication, especially related to the implementation of religious life conducted by the people who are in Banjar Dharma Santhi. Communication in accordance with the teachings of wicika parisudha implemented by Hindus in the location can realize social relationships with fellow Hindus in religious ritual activities. The application of wacika parisudha teachings can also be a basis for communicating with the general public to realize harmony in religious social life.

Implementation of tourism facilities expansion to hedonism and community imaging

Abstract: This study examines "Implementation of Expansion of Tourism Facility to Hedonism and Community Imagery in Kutuh Village Ubud Gianyar. The rapid development of tourism in this region led to land conversion is not unstoppable. The landowners in the village are encouraged to rent to investors. Also, the internal dimension consists of economic capital, is the most important element because economic capital can drive all business activities, whether small, medium, and large capital business. Another aspect is imagery, illustrated through perceptions, cognitions, motivations, and attitudes that take place in individual consumers. Like building luxury homes and showing off luxury cars as one of the imaging of the new rich. On the other hand, the external dimension of rapid tourism progress has implications for hedonists and community imaging Kutuh Ubud Gianyar. The consumer society revolves around symbols and signs. Mass media become miracles in the liturgy of objects, enjoyment is understood as the embodiment of freedom, and the human body is the main consumer object. Another aspect of globalization, the discourse of globalization as a process characterized by the rapid development of science, information technology, and telecommunications will be able to change the world fundamentally. Besides Maslow's hierarchy of needs is an interpretation of the level of human needs represented in the form of a pyramid with a more basic need at the bottom. These needs have a level or hierarchy, ranging from the lowest to the highest (self-actualization). Seeing the problem of life of the community I need Ubud Gianyar as something that needs to be faced and solved, not avoided. The last aspect is the government policy, in the regulation is defined as one of the areas of tourism area in the village of Kutuh Ubud Gianyar. So it is not denied the opportunity of lively people to rent the land for the expansion of tourism and other economic driving business.

Local wisdom philosophy of labo maja dahu for bima community

Abstract: Maja Labo Dahu, a philosophical phrase that contains a broad meaning If the phrase is taken literally Maja Labo Dahu means shame with fear this will give meaning and psychological impact that is not desired by the expression itself Such understanding and meaning will only dwarf the mind, shut down the initiative and drain the ideals to move forward to achieve the coveted hopes The phrase Maja Labo Dahu is a symbol that is pronounced with three words that always the application of both can’t be separated and separated from each other because mutually give influence to the formation of positive attitude By that is also called as a philosophical phrase which contains broad meaning can serve as guidelines and life orientation The purpose of this research is to study the meaning of Maja Labo Dahu's philosophy of Bima has a logical meaning to character education in school To achieve this goal the authors use the qualitative design and choose the content analysis approach Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that: a verse contains definitions, purposes, functions, and principles of guidance and verses that contain the value of personal and social guidance

International communication of intangible cultural heritage in central plains: a case study of Chinese Wushu

Abstract: As an important part of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Central Plains, Chinese Wushu (Kungfu) has distinctive Chinese features and profound foundations of national culture and is a typical representative of Chinese national spirit. This paper discusses the characteristics of Chinese Wushu and indicates the strategies of the international communication of Chinese Wushu, in order to make some contributions to the international communication, in which we are supposed to standardize the English Translation of Wushu terminology, to maintain the cultural features of national Wushu, to promote the cultural export of Wushu culture and broaden the ways of foreign communication of Chinese Wushu. It is argued that a proposed set of translation strategies can promote a better international communication of intangible cultural heritage.

Pressure on Socio-cultural Towards Post-divorce Hindu Women in Denpasar City

Abstract: This research was focused on reviewing the post-divorce Hindu women’s regarding socio-cultural pressure in Denpasar city. The analysis results found that the high dominance of the patrilineal culture caused Hindu women to experience social and cultural pressure after the divorce. An oblique labeling was often related to Hindu women after a divorce due to patrilineal culture dominance. The field findings indicated the fact that the divorce rate was increasing. The number who were widowed also increasing. Even those who were widowed classified as young due to they were early marriage. The pressure on socio-cultural after the divorce included first, the dominance of the patriarchal culture that was still strong in Bali. The men (purusa) have a strategic position in Balinese culture. This can be seen from people’s view of the men rather than women. In this case, the decision-making authority was still on the husband. Second, having to accept social stigma, Hindu women who are experiencing divorce will also be faced with a more religious stigma. A divorce in religion was actually not permitted, due to marriage was a very sacred procession. This causes divorce to be considered a family disgrace. However, the bad stigma was more predominantly directed at women, not men. Third, the social-cultural pressure for the Hindu women can be seen from the lack of protection and protection provided by traditional institutions in Bali, whether in village regulations (awig-awig) towards Hindu women, resulting in divorce cases increase.

The Career Self Evaluation in Improving the Quality of Higher Education

Abstract: The institutional self-evaluation is described as forming the basis of a pyramid, which has accreditation as the cornerstone, passing through external evaluation, it can be applied to higher education centers, careers, and programs. In this work the self-assessment of careers is analyzed, an instrument to identify strengths and weaknesses, its different stages and processes, taking as reference what has been described in the scientific literature. Regarding the accreditation process in some Latin American countries as well as the peculiarities of the self-assessment process of a health career at a university in Ecuador.

The Enrichment of New Vocabularies in Sasak Language Because of Gold Mining Spreading in Sekotong West Lombok

Abstract: This study aims at describing 1) what new forms of vocabulary are, 2) how new vocabulary is accepted by Sekotong community, and 3) why the Sekotong community received a new vocabulary as a form of Sasak language enrichment. The approach used to discover the data in this study was linguistic approach with micro part by looking at the side of words that belongs to the morphology study. In the early stage, this research employed observation method in the early stages and followed by data collection, data classification, and data analysis. Data collection in this research was done through in-depth interviews by applying recording and defect techniques. The data were gathered from the informant as a source of data. The data analysis was firstly conducted by looking the data classified. Further, the data were analyzed in terms of the types of words consisting of nouns, verbs, adjective and the numeral. In addition, to analyze the word of the word class the data, it is also seen in terms of free morpheme and bound morpheme by the meaning of lexical, grammatical and contextual meaning.

Challenging the Masculinity index: The end of a cross-cultural myth

Abstract: This article aims to review the coherence of the definition of the Masculinity Index, one of the most cited dimensions in cross-cultural management. The study challenges the claims supporting the design, the definition and ultimately the validity of the Masculinity Index that are the basis of it applications in management theory and practice. The paper is based on the empirical analysis of the MAS index utilizing a standard quantitative approach. The authors ran cross-section regressions with control variables for the applications of the index that could be quantified: According to Hofstede, high MAS Index countries have relatively higher defence spending, a relatively lower aid spending on poor countries, less gender equality at work and have higher share of women teaching small children and a lower share of women teaching at universities.The analysis did not validate those claims and therefore the hypothesis of the Masculinity index. The authors provide empirical proof of the lack of validity of the MAS index to compare national cultures, recommend abandoning the MAS index and instead using alternative instruments of gender equalitarianism.

Strategy to Improve Knowledge, Attitude, and Skill Toward Clean and Healthy Life Behaviour

Abstract: Various efforts must be conducted to provide a good understanding of PHBS to students. The approach applied to students has been using conventional counseling techniques, where the information is surely accepted by the target but few students who still remember the information and numerous students who lack attention because one-way counseling tends to be boring. The efforts done by health personnel have not been maximal. Therefore, the issue of delivering health information to students must be solved by other strategies, one of them is video media. It is designed to make the target acquires a proper understanding of PHBS easier. Video in this study derives from traditional dance of Lombok, called by Rudat which is performed by Elementary School students "KeRASA PHBS". It is an effort to utilize local cultural wisdom as a strategy to improve Knowledge, Attitude, and Skill for clean and healthy life behavior. The aim of this study was to find out the effectiveness of Rudat dance video of Elementary School students "KeRASA PHBS" as a Strategy to improve Knowledge, Attitude, and Skill to PHBS. This study used Quasy experimental with a pretest-posttest approach with Control-Group design.

Representation of female characters through item songs in selected Hindi movies

Abstract: The research aims to show how Item songs in Hindi Cinema have degraded its language and how they project women as mere objects. These Item Songs are not directly related to the story but to fetch audience and crores at Box-Office, several filmmakers place item numbers in the movies. Item songs present women in filthy clothes, vulgar lyrics, and their body parts are presented inappropriately. Dance moves and the way of presentation of these songs make it more obscene. Initially, actresses who played vamps on screen or appear for guest appearances in movies used to feature in such songs. But nowadays leading actresses also get featured in such songs as it gives rise to their career. Therefore this research focuses on the point that item songs are meant for entertainment, not for the objectification of women, and hence the presentation and the projection of women in Hindi movies should be changed more positively.