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Technological developments cause manga not only in print but also in digital form (デジタル漫画) and in the form of videos which are often called mangadouga (漫画動画). The development of manga can indirectly trigger manga to be more widely known and attract interest in learning Japanese. Manga as a cultural reflection...

The process of forming a Japanese word is called gokeisei. Gokeisei consists of 4 kinds, namely haseigo (派生語), karikomi or shouryaku (刈り込み· 省略), toujigo (頭字語) and fukugougo/gouseigo (複合語· 合成語). This study aims to identify changes in phonemes in the process of gouseigo formation. In this study, the data...

xNi/10NiO-NiFe2O4 cermet and 1BaO-xNi/ (10NiO-NiFe2O4) cermet (x=5,10,17) inert anodes were prepared and their corrosion resistance to Na3AlF6-Al2O3 melts was studied in laboratory electrolysis. The results show that many pores are produced and electrolytes are infiltrated inside inert anodes during...

The phase and composition of Liupanshui coal gangue were determined by XRD and XRF analysis. The coal gangue is calcined at 600°C for 2h, grind 200 mesh, and the optimum amount of coal gangue is determined by testing cement mortar with different proportions and testing its compressive and flexural mechanical...

Because of the age and the abbreviated records, wu sheng (寤生), which first appeared in Zuo Zhuan (左传), still has unclear interpretations and different way of saying. Sheng (生) means birth or giving birth to in Chinese, while the meaning of wu (寤) is controversial. This paper compiles the main views on...

This study investigated the potential of FANR, Aceh, Indonesia, as an alternative precursor material for geopolymer mortar. FANR was analyzed through X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to determine its chemical composition, crystalline structure,...

This study investigates the unique tradition of “chair-shaped tombs” (椅子坟, yǐzi fén) in rural Wenzhou and its environmental and sociocultural impacts. In Wenzhou’s hillside villages, the late 20th century saw many lineage clans build elaborate seat-like concrete tombs for their ancestors, reviving a...

The phase and composition of Liupanshui gangue are tested by XRD and XRF respectively. The activation properties of coal gangue as cement admixture at different calcination temperatures are investigated. The results show that: Liupanshui coal gangue as a binder to join the cement cementing material,...

This paper examined moral values of speech acts in Tteutbakkui Saeng (뜻밖의 生 (생)) novel by Ju Yeong Kim. This research employed qualitative descriptive, focusing on the analysis of moral values with the framework of socio-pragmatic studies. Data collection techniques included reading and note-taking....

The theme of this thesis study surrounds Lawerence Venuti’s theory about utilization of domestication in translation, as well as how Lin Shu reflected Venuti’s theory in his translation of Charles Dickens’ novel David Copperfield. The first part of study contains the literature review and the statement....

Traditional medicine has historically employed the West Sumatran herb Garcinia cowa Roxb, often known as asam kandis. Flavonoids are one of many phytochemicals found in the rind of asam kandis. Since the rind of G. cowa has been shown to have antioxidant action, it is frequently utilized as a medicinal...

Hexagonally ordered mesoporous silica SBA-15 was successfully synthesized for the first time using natural clay from low-grade potash ores of a salt lake in Qinghai, China, without addition of silica reagents. The influence of changes in processing parameters, such as activation method, hydrothermal...

Through the analysis of compound directional verbs with theories of cognitive linguistics such as Image Schema, Construal Operation and Spatialization of Form Hypothesis, we can find the cognitive motivation of the lack of State Meaning of “guolai/guoqu” which derives from the uniqueness of “Path” of...

In “General Provisions of Civil Law” of the People’s Republic of China, there are some important new terms such as “gongxuliangsu” (公序良俗, public policy and ethics), “bingchichengshi, keshouchengnuo” (秉持诚实，恪守承诺, uphold honesty and honor commitment) and “shanyixiangduiren” (善意相对人, the good-faith third...

The over-reliance and environmental damage caused by the use of fossil fuels have created the need to explore an alternative source of renewable and clean energy. Free Fatty Acid (FFA) from Hevea brasiliensis oil or commonly known as rubber seed oil (RSO) was utilized as feedstock with the aid of waste...

In modern Japan, when learning from the West, it chose a large number of Chinese classical words to translate Western terminology. These Chinese character words flowed back to China in large quantities at the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, and entered the modern Chinese vocabulary...

Fly ash sample collected from a facility which treat urban waste with combustion, the major physio-chemical features of which were studied including chemical composition; the heavy-metal content, speciation as well as leaching toxicity; surface morphology analysis and composition within the mineralogical...

Pampang Kiri River in Pampang Culture Village, North Samarinda, Samarinda City, East Borneo is one of the catchment rivers of Benanga Dam, Lempake. This study aims to determine the distribution of sediment texture and Fe concentration in samples and the influence of Fe concentration from upstream to...

Gadolinium is a rare earth metal that has similar properties as other rare earth metals, making it difficult to separate Gadolinium from the others. Gadolinium has been extracted from Erath’s crust in the form of their minerals, such as monazite and gadolinite. Gadolinium is widely used for applications...

Mao Zedong’s “Speech at the Yan’an Forum on Literature and Art” in 1942 and Xi Jinping’s “Speech at the Forum on Literature and Art” (hereinafter referred to as the two “Speeches”) in 2014 are two glorious Marxist literature and art theoretical guidance documents. Under the illumination of the spirit...

In this article, the copper and lead adsorption process using Indonesian Natural Zeolite (INZ) is studied as an adsorbent. INZ samples were obtained from Sumbermanjing Wetan, Malang district, East Java. The influence of activating acid concentration and different types of acid on the removal of copper...

This research is development research with aim to development王老先生pop-up tale books. The result research used to learn Mandarin vocabulary for kindergarten children aged 4-5 years. Development model used ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The product tested for students...

Petroleum is one of the fuels still widely used in Indonesia for vehicles. Petroleum exploitation activities produce residue or waste material in the form of unused petroleum drilling mud, which, if not utilized, can become waste. This research used the mud from petroleum drilling into valuable products...

Palm kernel shell ash (PKSA) is a waste from the use of palm kernel shell as fuel which is very abundant, especially in Riau, Indonesia. The objective of this study utilized the PKSA to improve the quality of used palm cooking oil. The characteristics of PKSA were analyzed using FTIR to determine the...

Lynde Type-A (LTA) zeolite is one type of zeolite that has various uses including as an adsorbent, catalyst, ion exchanger, and molecular sieve. Generally, LTA zeolites are produced from commercial chemicals and natural materials such as natural zeolites using the hydrothermal method which takes up to...

This paper examines the benefits of habit formation and social interaction for older adults in senior universities (老年大学 lǎonián dàxué) in China. With China’s rapidly ageing population, senior universities provide educational opportunities that promote lifelong learning, skill development, and social...

The promulgation and formulation of ordinances on apparel system in past dynasties are not only the factors restricting clothing culture, but also the factors promoting clothing culture. The enactment of the ordinances on apparel system of the Republic of China is the inheritance of the Chinese costume...

Indonesia is one of the largest coal producers in the world. In 2019, based on Indonesia’s coal production, it reached 565.81 million tons with domestic consumption of 128.38 million tons. South Sumatra Province is one of the provinces that produces the largest coal production in Indonesia through one...

This study focuses on the study of stylistics, namely the process of analyzing literary works by examining the elements of language as the medium of literary works used by writers. It can be seen how writers treat language to express their ideas (subject matter). Stylistics studied imagery, which is...

The objective of this study is to measure the purification and characterization of the quality of quartz sand from Pasir Putih village, South Pamona district. The purification was done to increase the pureness of the silica by soaking the sample with HCl 2M then was titrated using aqueous to reach the...

The difficulty that is experienced by most Chinese language teachers is to determine which Chinese language textbooks are suitable to be applied to Indonesian learners. In Indonesia, most of the Chinese books, including the Chinese Semantic textbooks, are still in full Chinese or English. Learning Chinese...

With the continuous development of the social economy and the deepening of urbanization, large buildings are increasing, and disaster risks associated with large buildings, such as fire risks, are also increasing. Because of large buildings, such as shopping malls, business offices, transportation hubs...

Cerium-rich rare earth oxides nanoparticles were extracted from bastnaesite concentrate by first leaching, alkali fusion with NaOH, and second leaching process. The effects of the hydrochloric acid concentration, mass ratio of solid to liquid, leaching temperature of the leaching process and the NaOH...

To enhance the physicochemical properties of the EFB in the form of biochar, torrefaction and hydrothermal treatment were used. The proximate and ultimate compositions, heating values, and mineral composition of the biochar were all determined. The results showed that after treatment, fixed carbon increased...

Telagajaya Village is known as one of the rural areas that is located in the Batujaya Temple Complex, Karawang, West Java. Preliminary investigation in Telagajaya discovered that there were 16 sites which are believed to have been the construction sites of ancient temples, while an excavation revealed...

Fe/SiO₂ soft magnetic composites have gained considerable attention in the field of materials science due to their unique magnetic properties, high electrical resistivity, and thermal stability. These materials are particularly useful in various applications, including transformers, inductors, and electromagnetic...

This study set out to explore and understand the mud properties, particularly from Puger Port in Jember Regency. The focus is on both its chemical makeup and physical characteristics, especially the rock powder present in the samples. Through the analysis, researchers aim to uncover variations in mineral...

The Chinese civilization has been bursting with vitality and vigor in the process of dialogue with other cultures, especially with the Western classic Bible. The “best” translation of the supreme master of Christianity is one of the core issues in the process of translating the Bible into Chinese. In...

Research has been conducted on the analysis of nickel ferrite (NiFe2O4) nanoparticles based on iron sand. The purpose of this study was to produce nickel ferrite nanoparticles and to determine the physical and optical properties of nickel ferrite nanoparticles. In this study, the synthesis of nickel...

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) was used to assess the link between P-wave velocity and engineering parameters in weathered limestone near Batu Caves, Selangor. This study specifically investigated the relationship between ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and rock uniaxial compressive strength, utilizing...

This study investigates the characterization and processing of lithium (Li) and rubidium (Rb) ores from a new deposit using multiple analytical techniques. For mineral characterization, Mineral Liberation Analysis-Scanning Electron Microscopy (MLA-SEM), X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD), and X-ray Fluorescence...

Mongolia possesses over 3.6 billion metric tons of phosphate resources, predominantly located in Khuvsgul and Zavkhan Provinces. Despite this abundance, the country lacks industrial-scale phosphate beneficiation and fertilizer production, resulting in over 90% import dependency. Current national fertilizer...

Seawater is a renewable natural resource that is easy to get for use in various purposes. Seawater has many mineral deposits, one of which is MgCl2. This research aims to synthesize Mg/Al-NO3 hydrotalcite-like with Mg raw material from seawater, characterization and test the adsorption capacity to Cu2+...

Humans experience three phases in life, namely birth, marriage, and death. Nativity symbolizes the beginning of life, the moment when a new human being begins to breathe the air of the world. It is an event that brings great joy to the family and community, a symbol of hope and the future. Marriage as...

The black swan event has the characteristics of rarity and serious consequences. At present, the analysis of black swan events is generally preconceived (that is, the event is assumed to be a black swan event, and then the influence of the event is discussed), or whether it is a black swan event is directly...

The waste of husks and corn cobs that relatively abundant in Indonesia is mainly used as animal feed. Its utilization is still not maximized and pollutes the environment a lot. Corn husks and cobs contain silica, which can be used as a raw material in the manufacture of SiO2 silica gel. This study aims...

The optimal management of hemodynamic disorders among critically ill patients requires an accurate assessment of hemodynamic status. Global End Diastolic Index (GEDI) is taken for a more reliable indicator of preload in critically ill patients than central venous pressure and doctors tend to arrange...

Background: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) was considered to be with the severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients, which implies a potential therapeutic target for treatment. We aimed to evaluate the safety and initial efficacy of Tocilizumab treatment for COVID-19 patients. Methods: In the retrospective study,...

Purpose: Delirium is a frequent occurrence amongst Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, but studies on its causes are sparse and its risk factors vary from disease to disease. Here, in this study, an attempt was made to investigate the factors associated with the prognosis of delirium in the ICU. Methods:...

This development research aims to develop Chinese digital teaching material for 10th-grade topic 个人 信息 [gèrén xìnxī] (self-introduction) based on flipbook. The research method in this development is the Research and Development (R & D) method using the DDD-E model. Following the development model...