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Kuwaiti Sign Language
Full text linkKuwaiti Sign Language is a chapter in the book ālāsālyb wālnẓryāt ālḥdyṯh fy tʿlym ālṭālb ālāṣm (“Modern Methods and Theories in Teaching the Deaf Student"), written by Kuwaiti sign language interpreter and instructor Bader Aldookhi in 2018. The book explores key aspects of deaf education and linguistics. This transaltion serves multiple objectives: contributing valuable insihgts to the filed of linguistics, highlighting KSL as an independent and fully developed language, fostering inclusivity, and encouraging both indivisuals and institutions to engage with the language
Evaluation of the Utilization of the Integrated Sharing System (SBT) Application in the Implementation of the 2024 General Election and Election in the North Sulawesi Region
Full text linkThe digital transformation of the Indonesian government has accelerated the use of technology to enhance transparency, accountability, and the effectiveness of public services, including in the administration of the 2024 General Election and Regional Elections. In ensuring the neutrality of the State Civil Apparatus (ASN), the government issued a Joint Decree (SKB) on Guidelines for Developing and Supervising ASN Neutrality and introduced the Integrated Sharing System (SBT) as a cross-agency digital platform. The SBT facilitates the collection of neutrality violation reports, verification by the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), processing of disciplinary recommendations by the National Civil Service Agency (BKN), and monitoring of sanctions by civil service authorities. Following the dissolution of the ASN Commission in 2024, BKN assumed responsibility for substantive verification, strengthening SBT’s integration with the national civil service system. This study employs a qualitative case study approach to examine the use of SBT during the 2024 elections in North Sulawesi Province, using data from document analysis, literature review, and interviews with North Sulawesi Bawaslu and BKN Regional Office XI. Findings indicate that SBT enhances information exchange, clarifies workflow, and improves digital documentation, with 93 neutrality violation recommendations processed through the system. However, challenges persist, including institutional restructuring, uneven operator competencies, infrastructural limitations, and governance inconsistencies. Overall, the study highlights the need for stronger data integration, improved bureaucratic coordination, and enhanced institutional capacity to support future oversight of ASN neutrality
The Influence of Leadership Style and Corporate Culture on the Success of Construction Project Teams in Bali
Full text linkThe success of construction project teams is a crucial factor in achieving overall project success. However, there is still limited research examining the influence of leadership style and corporate culture on the success of construction project teams, particularly in the context of complex projects such as those in Bali. Additionally, it is necessary to examine the mediating role of leadership style in this relationship. This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership style and corporate culture on the success of construction project teams in Bali. This research employs a quantitative statistical approach. Primary data were collected through a questionnaire survey distributed to 150 respondents selected using purposive sampling. The analysis was conducted using the Structural Equation Modeling method based on Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The results indicate that leadership style has a positive and significant influence on project team success, with a T-statistic value of 5,757 and a p-value of 0,000, which is classified as a transformational leadership style. Corporate culture also has a positive and significant effect on project team success, with a T-statistic value of 9,546 and a p-value of 0,000, categorized into clan culture and market culture types
SIPD Effectiveness Strategy in Regional Government Financial Planning and Budgeting at the BKAD of Gorontalo Regency
Full text linkThis study aimed to determine the effectiveness strategy of the Local Government Information System (SIPD) in planning and budgeting local government finance at the Financial and Asset Management Agency (BKAD) of Gorontalo Regency. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats). Data collection was conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings indicated the effectiveness of the computer-based information system, based on Laudon & Laudon’s theory (2017), which consists of the Organizational Dimension, Management Dimension, and Information Technology Dimension, was analyzed using SWOT analysis. The recommended SO strategies included leveraging employee competencies in developing and testing features of the SIPD application, utilizing the transparency and accountability of the information system to enhance cooperation between the Ministry of Home Affairs and application users, as well as capitalizing on compliance with existing regulations to support and strengthen efforts to improve network infrastructure
Exploitation of African Resources and Indigenous People: A Postcolonial Study of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness
No full textColonialism, far from being a mere economic enterprise, functioned as a mechanism of moral corruption and ideological domination. The study interrogates Heart of Darkness as a textual space where the moral corruption and economic rapacity of colonialism are unmasked, with a particular emphasis on the novel’s depiction of the ivory trade and the systemic exploitation of Africa’s Indigenous communities. Based on postcolonial theory and historical context, this study uses a close-reading approach to show how Conrad reveals the psychological breakdown of its European actors in addition to the harsh material effects of imperial expansion. The findings contend that the narrative addresses the ethical and ideological inconsistencies that uphold colonial enterprises, going beyond a simple critique of economic looting. While Conrad’s narrative structure and positioning complicate a rigid postcolonial interpretation, the novel nonetheless operates as a crucial site of colonial critique. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on imperialism’s enduring repercussions, foregrounding Conrad’s work as an essential text in postcolonial literary studies
Exploration of from and Meaning in the Rambu Tuka’ Ceremony of the Toraja Tribe: Ethopragmatic Study
Full text linkThis study aims (1) to identify the forms of locutionary speech acts, types of illocutionary speech acts, and the pragmatic meanings within the context of the situation and the cultural significance of the Toraja ethnic group during the Sampa’ Rampanan Kapa’ at the Tuka’ ceremony, and (2) to describe in detail these speech acts and their pragmatic interpretations in the ceremonial context. This qualitative descriptive research focuses on speech acts and their role in conveying cultural values and norms. The data in this study were derived from the Sampa’ Rampanan Kapa’ ritual, conducted during the proposal and wedding reception phases of the Toraja traditional ceremony. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation.The results show that in terms of locutionary forms, declarative speech acts were the most common, with 5 data instances clearly expressing statements. Interrogative forms were found in 4 data, often used to explore intentions and cultural meanings, while imperative forms appeared in 1 data, used to issue commands with contextual and cultural implications. Illocutionary acts included assertive types such as informing, explaining, showing, interpreting, convincing, telling, and stating. Directive acts comprised prohibiting, inviting, proving, warning, and advising. Commissive acts included ensuring, while expressive acts included praying, respecting, giving thanks, congratulating, and apologizing. A declarative act was also found, confirming a valid statement. Each speech act carried specific situational context and ethnic cultural meaning, reflecting the values embedded in the Toraja ceremonial traditio
The Influence of Product Quality, Service Quality and Price on Consumer Repurchase Interest of Sepinggan Food Stall in Pontianak City
Full text linkFood is an irreplaceable basic need for humans, and is now also part of a lifestyle and a symbol of social status. This development has driven the growth of the culinary industry, including in Pontianak City, which is marked by the increasing number of restaurants. Increasing competition requires business actors such as sepinggan food house to maintain product quality, service, and pricing strategies in order to maintain consumer repurchase interest. This study aims to analyze the effect of product quality, service quality, and price on consumer repurchase interest at sepinggan food house. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The type of research used is associative causal, with a purposive sampling technique. The number of samples was 100 respondents who had made purchases at least twice. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire, and the data was analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that product quality had a significant effect on repurchase interest (Sig. = 0.002) with a positive correlation (r = 0.711). Price also had a positive and significant effect (coefficient = 0.406; Sig. = 0.000). However, service quality does not have a significant effect (Sig. = 0.114). In conclusion, product quality and price are important factors that influence consumer decisions to make repeat purchases at sepinggan food house, while service quality does not have a significant effect
Exploration of Students' Interest Levels in Continuing their Education to Higher Education
Full text linkThis study aims to explore the level of interest of grade XII high school/vocational students in Pohuwato Regency to continue their education to higher education. The study used Rasch Model analysis to evaluate the validity and reliability of the instrument, unidimensionality, assessment scale, distribution of interest based on the Wright Map, and difference in item functionality (DIF). A total of 278 students from various schools were selected as respondents through the proportional random sampling technique. The results of the analysis show that the instruments used have high validity and reliability, both at the item and person levels. The unidimensionality test shows the measurement according to the intended construct. The Wright Map shows a diverse distribution of students' interests, with most being at moderate to high levels, with only a few students showing low and very low interest. DIF analysis shows that several question items have differential functionality based on the demographics of school origin so that it shows that there is a bias and in the future needs to be improved to improve the fairness of the instrument. This research contributes to the development of a valid and reliable instrument to measure student interest and provides input for schools and policymakers to increase student support in continuing to higher education
Maintaining Access to Education Amid Conflict: An Evaluation of Open and Remote Learning Programmes for Marginalised Communities in Wartime Sudan
Full text linkThis study looks at how open and remote learning affects underserved groups. It focuses on case studies and successful methods that show good examples of teaching communities that face discrimination or are not like most people. The goal is to review these examples and learn from them, like the most important things that affect how well open and remote learning works for these communities. It also helps us understand the difficulties these communities face and how to deal with them. The aim is to give clear understanding into making and carrying out open and remote learning programmes for these communities in ways that can last and make real change. In summary, the key results of the study show the programme improved access and achievements but more is needed on career preparation, closing socioeconomic gaps, bolstering technology skills training, and creating emergency-responsive solutions in the wartime environment
The Impact of Alcohol Consumption Duration and Types on Colorectal Cancer: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study in Medan, Indonesia
Full text linkColorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world, in Indonesia it is in the fourth highest position. Nearly 1 million deaths a year were due to colorectal cancer. Alcohol increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer. This study aims to analyze differences in duration of alcohol consumption in people with and without colorectal cancer and to analyze the relationship between type of alcohol and the incidence of colorectal cancer. The research was carried out at the Digestive Surgery Polyclinic, H. Adam Malik Hospital, Medan. Using primary and secondary data involving 31 subjects. Subjects aged 30-80 years, 21 men, 10 women, 80.6% suffered from colorectal cancer. 28 people (90.3%) consumed type A alcohol the most. The mean duration of alcohol consumption in colorectal cancer sufferers and those without colorectal cancer was 14.76 ± 3.33 years and 11.00 ± 3.688 years. There is a difference in the duration of alcohol consumption in people with and without colorectal cancer, and the type of alcohol consumed is not related to the incidence of colorectal cancer