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Analysis on the Application of Four Resources Models in College English

Hongxia Dai, Zhongmeng Chen
Freebody and Luke first proposed the four resources models, which regarded language as a resource and are mainly used in the practical teaching of second language. They are used in various language learning situations by many teachers to improve students' language learning participation, enthusiasm and...
Proceedings Article

Design and Application of Online Teaching Platform for Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities Based on PHP

Jianzhen Yin
The fundamental task of higher education is to cultivate people by virtue, among which virtue should be the primary task. College students’ thoughts are still in the development stage, and they need correct thoughts as guidance. Accordingly, this paper constructs an online teaching platform for ideological...
Conference Abstract

8.6 AEROBIC FITNESS LEVEL AND PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL COMPLIANCE – THE ROLE OF AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM TONE

Nejka Potocnik, Ziva Melik, Ksenija Cankar, Martin Strucl
Pages: 66 - 66
Physical activity has beneficial effects on prevention of cardiovascular disease. Aerobic fitness is associated with higher central arterial compliance, but its effect on peripheral arterial compliance (pC) is controversial. We aimed to test the hypotheses that aerobic training augments pC at rest and...

Leading order integrability conditions for differential-difference equations

Mark S. Hickman
Pages: 66 - 86
A necessary condition for the existence of conserved densities and fluxes of a differential-difference equation which depend on q shifts, for q sufficiently large, is presented. This condition depends on the eigenvalues of the leading terms in the differential-difference equation. It also gives, explicitly,...
Proceedings Article

Dynamic Compressive Properties of 2D-C/SiC Composites under Low Temperature

Z.B. Tang, Q. Deng, L.H. Ye, P. Xue
The dynamic compressive experiments of 2D-C/SiC composites under low temperature were performed on the SHPB system. The low temperatures at 173K and 103K were obtained by controlling the ratio of the absolute alcohol to the liquid nitrogen. The wave shapers were designed to meet the requirements of stress...

The Techniques Teaching Vocabulary with BCCT Based Learning in Islamic Kindergarten Samarinda (A Case Study at Al-Azhar Syifa Budi Kindergarten)

Hasbi Sjamsir, Dian Anggriayani, Putri Mutia Ishaq
The purpose of this study is to know the teaching techniques used by teachers in teaching English vocabulary for 5-6 years old students of Al-Azhar Syifa Budi Kindergarten Samarinda based on BCCT learning model in the 2016/2017 academic year. The design of this study was descriptive qualitative, the...
Proceedings Article

Experimental Investigation and Optimization of Flatness and Surface Roughness using Grey Relational Analysis for WCB Material during Face Milling Operation

Saurin Sheth, P. George
The right selection of the machining process parameters may help to achieve the desired dimensional and geometric tolerances, to meet the functional requirements. In the present study to know the effect of machining parameters, during face milling operation, on surface roughness and flatness various...
Review Article

Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Aortic Function Evaluation in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms

Andrea Guala, Gisela Teixido-Turá, Arturo Evangelista, Jose Rodriguez-Palomares
Pages: 65 - 70
Thoracic aortic aneurysm is a common cardiovascular disease consisting of marked dilation of the aorta. Aortic aneurysms carry a high risk of life-threatening complications such as aortic dissection or rupture. Classically, maximum aortic diameter has been used as the sole descriptor of aneurysm severity...

Management Development of Teachers’ Professional Competence

Yohamintin, Johar Permana, Sri Wulansari, Sri Mulyani, Irawati Sabban
The study aims to reveal the desired standards of professional competence, as well as efforts in management development of professional competence, and teacher responses to the policies taken by the principal to development the teachers professional competence. This study used a qualitative approach...
Proceedings Article

The Effect of Inulin and Sucrose Addition on the Number of Colonies L. acidophilus and B. bifidum in the Soyghurt After the Freeze-Drying Process

Eka Noneng Nawangsih, Apen Apgani, Bintari Rizkia Sekar Tirani
The freeze-dried soyghurt generally will be last much longer. However, the reduction of L. acidophilus and B. bifidum (LAB) colonies during the freeze-drying process could be occurred and it could be minimized by adding inulin as a prebiotic and sucrose as a cryoprotector. This research aimed to determine...
Proceedings Article

Secure ATM Authentication System Using Eye-Blink Recognition and Multi-Factor Authentication

K. Y. Namitha, B. R. Gagana, B. K. Harshitha, B. R. Rashmi, R. Ashwini
Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) are the structure blocks of contemporary security systems, but conventional means of inputting them—typing on physical or virtual keypads—leave users exposed to serious threats. Systems such as shoulder surfing (in which attackers visually monitor PIN input) and...

Differentiated Learning: A Pre-School Student’s Perspective

Sudarti Sudarti, Bambang Sumardjoko, Harsono Harsono, Sabar Narimo
The purpose of this study; (1) to analyze the understanding of PAUD teachers in Surakarta about differentiated learning: (2) to analyze the implementation of learning in PAUD Surakarta. The method of this research used in this study is descriptive with qualitative approach. In this study the subject...

Measuring Scientific Creativity with Subjective Creativity Assessments: Psychometric Challenges and Suggestions

Sujie Yang, Jue Wang
The research on scientific creativity plays an increasingly important role in education. Scientific creativity can be viewed as a type of domain-specific creativity. Subjective creativity assessments (SCA) are particularly useful for measuring domain-specific creativity and earned wide popularity in...

McDonald log-logistic distribution with an application to breast cancer data

M.H. Tahir, Muhammad Mansoor, Muhammad Zubair, G.G. Hamedani
Pages: 65 - 82
We introduce a five-parameter continuous model, called the McDonald log-logistic distribution, to extend the two-parameter log-logistic distribution. Some structural properties of this new distribution such as reliability measures and entropies are obtained. The model parameters are estimated by the...
Proceedings Article

Preparation of Multi nitrate molten salt and its properties tests

Wei Zhai, Bo Yang, Maodong Li, Shiping Li, Mingliang Xin, Jinmei Lin, Lian Wang
In this paper, by adding different additives in Solar Two molten salt in order to form multiple composite molten salts. And testing the thermal performance of mixture molten salt can be comparatively analysis of the modification effects of different additives. The melting point and latent heat of mixture...

Developing Social Skills of Autistic Children through Role Play

Mega Iswari, Elsa Efrina, Kasiyati, Arisul Mahdi
This article discusses about the use of role play to develop social and communication skill of autistics children in inclusive primary schools. Therefore, it is necessary to provide interventions that are designed and implemented in a sustainable and well-programmed manner through educational services...

Customer Green Awareness and Eco-Label for Organic Products

Doni Purnama Alamsyah, Oda I. B. Hariyanto, Heni Rohaeni
Nowadays, it is important to review about customer behavior in environmentally friendly products that relate to green consumerism; so the aim of this study is reviewing the correlation of eco-label implementation as green product attributes on customer behavior of green awareness. There are 100 customers...

The Psychological Conflict of Main Actor in The Suffragette Film by Sarah Gavron Based on Kurt Lewin’s Perspective

Abdul Basid, Lu’lu’ Agustin
The purpose of this research is: (a) to describe the types of psychological conflict of the main actor in the suffragette film based on Kurt Lewin’s perspective; (b) to explain the causes of psychological conflict of the main actor in the suffragette film based on KurtLewin’s perspective; (c) and to...
Short Communication

Carotid artery stiffness and cerebral pulsatility in children

Wesley K. Lefferts, Jacob P. DeBlois, Brooks B. Gump, Kevin S. Heffernan
Pages: 64 - 67

Effects of Heat Exposure Duration on Saliva Traces on Cigarette butts as Forensic Identification Tools

Mely Purnadianti, Andika Aliviameita, Diah Ayu Nur Rochmawati, Dian Amanovitasari
Identification processes are not only conducted on the dead body of criminal victims, but also on the evidences founded at the location. The length time between crimes happened and investigation of the evidences is the problem in blood groups identification process through saliva traces on cigarette...
Proceedings Article

Improvement measures of questionnaire design for risk communication in Internet of intelligences

Rundong Wang, Chongfu Huang
Risk communication refers to people exchange risk information and management opinions, which is an important part to effectively improve risk management. As a platform for risk communication, the questionnaire survey in Internet of intelligences should have the function of comprehensively sharing risk...
Proceedings Article

Effect of Application of UV Irradiated Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae on Larval Weight and Mortality of Spodoptera litura

Siti Herlinda, Sangkut Sri Oktareni, Suparman, Erise Anggraini, Elfita, Arum Setiawan, Marieska Verawaty, Hasbi, Benyamin Lakitan
Entomopathogenic fungi have been widely used to control insect pests. The objective of this experiment was to find out the insecticidal activity of filtrate of entomopathogenic fungal cultures exposed to ultra violet (UV) C against the larvae of Spodoptera litura. The fungi used were Beauveria bassiana...
Proceedings Article

Comparative Analysis of Eco-Friendly Agriculture and Marketing Innovation on Shallot Farming

Case Study: Lestari Mulyo Farmer Group, Selopamioro Village, Imogiri Subdistrict, Bantul, Yogyakarta Special Region

Tri Martini, Kurnianita Triwidyastuti, Hano Hanafi, Joko Pramono, Soeharsono Soeharsono
The habit of farmers selling crops with a slash system is a practice of buying and selling carried out by wholesalers by buying agricultural products before entering the harvest period. The practice of buying and selling without perfect use sometimes causes the unclear amount of the goods sold, to cause...
Proceedings Article

Reducing Fat-Uptake in Fried Chicken Using Edible Coating and Sweet Potato Starch Batter

Lovie Matthews, Daniel Ananey-Obiri, Seyed Vali Hosseini, Reza Tahergorabi
Protein-based edible coatings with various concentrations (5, 10, and 15%) of chicken protein were prepared from chicken protein isolates using isoelectric solubilization/precipitation. Two batters were used in this study. A new batter containing sweet potato starch (SPS) was prepared and a commercial...

The Effect of Hypnoteaching Method on Mathematical Analogy Reasoning Ability of Grade V Elementary School Students

Siti Shohiba Nisfaini, Ika Lestari, Endang M. Kurnianti, Herlina Usman
The problem in the low Mathematical analogy reasoning ability of students is due to the inability of students to fulfill the four stage of Mathematical analogy reasoning ability and the learning methods used are still ineffective to improve students’ Mathematical analogy reasoning ability. This study...
Conference Abstract

P.051 ARTERIAL STIFFNESS IS INCREASED IN PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS C VIRUS SEROPOSITIVITY, BUT NOT IN PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS SEROPOSITIVITY AND THE ROLE OF LEPTIN

K. Baou, C. Vlachopoulos, E. Manesis, N. Ioakeimidis, J. Koskinas, P. Xaplanteris, I. Dima, A. Archimadritis, C. Stafanadis
Pages: 64 - 65

On Dispersionless BKP Hierarchy and its Reductions

L.V. Bogdanov, B.G. Konopelchenko
Pages: 64 - 73
Integrable dispersionless Kadomtsev-Petviashvili (KP) hierarchy of B type is consiered. Addition formula for the -function and conformally invariant equations for the dispersionless BKP (dBKP) hierarchy are derived. Symmetry constraints for the dBKP hierarchy are studied.
Proceedings Article

Energy-Balanced Routing Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks

Xinlian Zhou, Jun Xiao, Sheng Chen
In wireless sensor networks, the wireless sensor networks node’s energy is limited, so how to make the node’s energy used with high effective has become the research focus of the routing algorithm. The paper proposes LEACH-EB algorithm that is belongs to clustering algorithm. In the selecting cluster...
Proceedings Article

Applying Multisets for Software Design at the Initial Stages

Yulia A. Orlova, Alexey B. Petrovsky
The paper describes how to apply multisets for software design. Developed system for automation of the initial stages of multi-component software design is based on the semantic analysis of text. Automation lead to increasing in the quality of software development. The paper considers an approach to...
Proceedings Article

A simple yet efficient solution for secured data exchange - Hiding encrypted text in an image file

Lawrence Wu, Penn Wu
Hiding encrypted text in an image file can possibly be a feasible solution to small-office-home-office (SOHO) and personal use for data and file transmission across digital networks. In this paper, the au-thors propose a simple, low-cost, but effi-cient algorithm to (a) convert a text (short or lengthy)...
Proceedings Article

Acoustic Emission Monitoring of Degradation in Plain Weave CFRP Composite Laminate

Ai Su-Ping, Xu Chang-Hang, Chen Guo-Ming, Li Guo-Rui
The failure process on the plain weave CFRP composite laminate under three-point bending test was monitored by acoustic emission (AE). Failure process was divided into stage I, II, and III based on the energy distribution along with the mechanical results. Moreover, various failure modes in every stage...

E-LEv: Solution for Early Childhood Education Teachers in Industrial Revolution Era 4.0

Prima Suci Rohmadheny, Avanti Vera Risti Pramudyani
Early Childhood Education (ECE) learning evaluation refers to the evaluation of early aged-children' developmental achievement. This is pivotal to measure developmental achievement during and after the learning activity is conducted. From the previous study shown that teacher faced various problems to...

Development of Teaching Materials Based on Learning Cycle 5E and Enriched With Augmented Reality for Rate of Reaction Topic

Eka Puspita Kartika Sari, Munzil Munzil, Rini Retnosari
Chemistry is the study that most of the material is abstract. Many students have difficulty learning chemistry especially the reaction rate. Therefore, we need a learning model that can help students think critically, one of which is the 5E Learning Cycle and is supported by a program that can visualize...

The Adjoint Representation of Quantum Algebra Uq(sl(2))

Č. Burdík, O. Navrátil, S. Pošta
Pages: 63 - 75
Starting from any representation of the Lie algebra ℊ on the finite dimensional vector space V we can construct the representation on the space Aut(V ). These representations are of the type of ad. That is one of the reasons, why it is important to study the adjoint representation of the Lie algebra...

Comparative Study of Regional Financial Performance in Underdeveloped and Developing Regions in East Nusa Tenggara Province

Eugenia H. P. Tanan, Agnes K. B. Mudamakin
Measuring financial performance is crucial in order to assess the accountability of regional governments in managing regional finances. Accountability is not just the ability to demonstrate how public money is spent but also covers the ability to show that public money has been spent efficiently, effectively...
Proceedings Article

Toxicity of Various Organic Substances in Wastewater and Evaluated on Brachydanio rerio

Latifa Mirzatika Al-Rosyid, Sarwoko Mangkoedihardjo, Sawitri Komarayanti, Yuvita Dian Siswanti, Musarofa, Himawan Ganjar Prabowo
High content of pollutants can be harmful to the biota in salt water and fresh water. There is a change in the level of danger from substances that are not mixed to mixed. This study is important and necessary for the discharge of wastewater. The objective was to obtain a varied range of substances and...

Examining Studies on the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Eating Disorders: A Look at Both Western and Asian Studies

Simei Wei, Chang Liu, Yanhong Wu
This paper explores the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in the treatment of eating disorders, looking at the findings of the past three years by examining Western and Asian studies. Eating disorders (EDs), as a global health problem, cover a range of serious mental health conditions...
Proceedings Article

Automating Storage Arbitrage in German Electricity Market

Mariia Bilousova, Anton Motornenko, Fabian Hofmann
This study examines the potential of energy arbitrage in the German electricity market as a way to increase the return on investment of battery storage technologies. The main goal is to develop and estimate the performance of automated arbitrage strategies for households using Tesla Powerwall energy...
Proceedings Article

Project Privacy: A Correlational Study on Immersion and the Level of Perceived Seriousness

Ralf Michael Balatibat, Michael Sean Brian B. Omisol, Rommel P. Feria, Ligaya Leah Figueroa, Ma. Rowena C. Solamo
This study delves into the impact of serious games on individuals’ awareness on data privacy seriousness. The game incorporates thriller themes, a pixel art-style, and a point-and-click approach that enhances its immersive experience. With the game at hand, the research examines the relationship between...
Conference Abstract

P6 ANGIOTENSIN AT2 RECEPTOR AGONIST, COMPOUND 21, MAINTAINS VASCULAR INTEGRITY AND PREVENTS ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM PROGRESSION IN THE RAT

Christoph Lange, Manuela Sommerfeld, Pawel Namsolleck, Ulrich Kintscher, Thomas Unger, Elena Kaschina
Pages: 63 - 63
The effects of the selective angiotensin AT2 receptor agonist, compound 21 (C21), on abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) formation were investigated in normotensive Wistar rats. AAA was induced by perfusion of isolated aortic segments with elastase (Anidjar/Dobrin model). Treatment with C21 (0.03 and 0.3...
Conference Abstract

7.4 HIGHER CAROTID STRAIN IN INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AT REST AND DURING HYPOVOLEMIC SYMPATHOEXCITATION

Sang Ouk Wee, Alexander Rosenberg, Bunsawat Kanokwan, Garett Griffith, Tracy Baynard, Bo Fernhall
Pages: 63 - 63
Background: Arterial stiffness and large artery function are independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease.(1) Individuals with Down Syndrome (DS) have autonomic dysfunction and known to have lower incidence of cardiovascular disease.(2) Limited literatures showed no difference in arterial stiffness...

Conditional and Nonlocal Symmetry of Nonlinear Heat Equation

Mykola I. Serov
Pages: 63 - 67
Conditional symmetry We investigate conditional symmetry in three directions. The first direction is a research of the Q-conditional symmetry. The second direction is studying conditional symmetry when an algebra of invariance is known and an additional condition is unknown. The third direction is the...
Proceedings Article

Capacity Enhancement of WDM-TDM Next Generation Bidirectional Passive Optical Networks Using DPSK Technique

Baljeet Kaur, Pooja Verma
Passive Optical Network is designed such that it meets the requirements of NG-PON. According to FSAN, the Time and Wave Length Division Multiplexing (TWDM) is chosen as the best solution to implement NG-PON. EDFA amplifier is used in the system to compensate the effects of degraded signal in both the...

A review of creating shareholder value through the financial management decision

Maryam Mangantar, Joubert B. Maramis, Ivone S. Saerang
In modern companies, financial management decisions (financing, investment, and dividends), can function as a tool to control management behavior by the owner in order to create common goals in achieving profit maximization and owner's wealth. Shareholder value in theory and empirical evidence can be...

The Analysis of FDI’s impact on Foreign Trade between China and Pakistan

Shushu Feng
Pakistan is a long term strategic partner and long time friend of China. Under the background of B&R Initiative and China Pakistan Economic Corridor, it is critical to improve the economic cooperation and investment cooperation between two countries. This paper will summarize the status quo of China’s...

Consistency of Teaching Media Accompanied With Instructions in Developing the Formulas of Triangle and Kite Area for Elementary School Students

Ketut Sarjana, Nyoman Sridana
It is acknowledged that elementary school students’ thinking skills are within the concrete operation. As a result, teaching of geometrical concepts must be in line with their way of thinking in which students are faced with suitable physical manipulation of concrete objects. Building concepts through...

Establishing Good Corporate Governance in Overcoming the Dualism of State Owned Enterprises Sectoral

Tuhana, Jamal Wiwoho, I Gusti Ayu Ketut Rachmi Handayani
This study was done to answers 2 (two) research problems: (i) why is it necessary to establish good corporate governance in overcoming the sectoral dualism of BUMN/SOEs; and (ii) how the BUMN/SOEs based on good corporate governance are able to optimize the management of natural resources in a professional...
Proceedings Article

Solvent Partition for Terpenoid Rich Fraction From Crude Extract of Eurycoma longifolia

Nurul Izzati Mohd Ismail, Lee Suan Chua
The root of Eurycoma longifolia or locally called as Tongkat Ali contains numerous health benefits, mainly due to the bioactive compounds. The main compound of interest is from the group of quassinoids which is also known as degraded triterpenoids such as eurycomanone, eurycomalactone, longilactone,...

The Development of Area-based Multicultural Learning for Achievement, Creative writing, and Cultural conservation Awareness Grade 7 Ethnic Groups Students in Thai language

Yupin Tamiya, Khajornsak Buaraphan
The purposes of this research were: a) to explore the current state, problems, and needs of Thai language teaching for ethnic groups students; b) create an Area-based Multicultural Learning (AML) model; and c) to examine the effects of AML on Grade 7 ethnic groups students’ learning achievement, creative...