423 research outputs found
Author Self-references: Authorial Voice.
No full textABSTRACT Wijayanti, Lely Tri. 2013. Author Self-references: Authorial Voice. Thesis, English Department, Faculty of Letters, State University of Malang. Advisor: Dr. YazidBasthomi, M.A Keywords: author self-references, authorial voice, corpus study Establishing strong authorial voice can be achieved through authorial explicit presence in a text. A number of the previous research projects have argued that first person pronoun is the most pivotal way in projecting the author identity. Building upon theerstwhile research findings(see e.g. Hyland, 2001; 2002b), the present corpus based study aims at examining kinds of author self-referencesand how they are employed by EFL learners to establish authorialvoice in thesis writing. The corpus data were taken from 124 undergraduate theses submitted in the past three consecutive years (2013, 2012, and 2011) to the English Department, State University of Malang. I utilized digital corpus software, namely AntConc 3.2.4w, to analyze the corpus comprising of 1.587.059 words in total. This process is an attempt to find out self-references established in thesis writing. Referring to Hyland (2001: 212) who has found 28 expressions of self-mention, there are no less than 18 varieties of author self-referencefound in this study, attesting the notion that the academic writing of EFL students undeniably indicates the enactment of authorial voice. Concerning the next question, the rhetorical choice of EFL students in employing self-references, I made some classifications regarding the distributionofself-references in the selected thesis’ sections—main and parenthetic academic texts—and the writer’s point of views: first person singular pronouns, first person plural pronouns and third person singular pronouns.Since the analysis of the present study used inductive method, the emergence of any issues in further discussion is likely to happen; hence, the present study also can be referred to as qualitative research. Despite the ample studies focused on first person pronouns as author self-representation, this study is distinct in that it discloses some empirics regarding the use of author non-pronoun self-references which stands out as the most prevalent author self-referencesin EFL students’ academic texts. Having said this, I hypothetically believe that the rhetorical choice of author self-references is very much influenced by current issues in academic writing and predominantly by cultural norms (and inculcation) of the EFL students.
Tri-axial Seismic Simulation of Solar Inverter – Productivity Improvement
No full textAbstractOften, earthquake is a tri-axial event, as in, it excites the system in all three directions. Evaluation of big systems like high capacity solar inverters for such events through testing is quite expensive. Trend these days is to qualify the system using CAE simulation, in contrast to testing. Simulation of big systems is always a challenge, as it becomes computationally expensive due to high node count and large number of modes in the frequency range of interest. In this work, seismic analysis is performed using commercial FEA software ANSYS. Conventional way of seismic simulation in ANSYS is to first excite the system separately in the orthogonal directions and then compute the tri-axial response by superposition of responses in individual directions. In this paper, based on the response spectrum analysis, a tri-axial seismic analysis methodology is proposed and implemented on complicated high capacity solar inverters. Proposed methodology calculates a resultant mode participation factor from mode participation factors due to excitation in individual directions and then performs the mode combination. It was observed that computational time was reduced to 1/3rd without any compromise in the accuracy of response. Also, proposed simulation methodology doesn’t require separate static analysis to account for the effect of missing mass. This further increases the productivity of a seismic engineer performing a finite element analysis
Biodiversitas Vegetasi Mangrove di Kecamatan Concong Kabupaten Indragiri Hilir Provinsi Riau
No full textMangrove ecosystems have a vital role in environmental sustainability, especially in coastal areas. It is necessary to calculate the biodiversity of mangrove vegetation in Concong District, Indragiri Hilir Regency. The aim is to find out the types and levels of biodiversity of mangrove vegetation in Concong District, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau Province. The method used in the survey is the transect plot. The research sample was taken from 5 (five) villages and 1 (one) village in Concong District. Each village and village were made of 2 transects. Each transect is made of 3 plots. The plot size used is 20x20 meters at the tree level. The total number of plots was 36 plots. Data were analyzed using the Biodiversity Index using the Shannon Winner formula. The results obtained 14 types of mangrove vegetation into six families, namely Avicenniaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Arecaceae, Sonneratiaceae, and Meliaceae. Six species out of the 14 total species found in Concong District are dominated by the Rhizophotaceae family. The biodiversity index value obtained from the distribution of mangrove vegetation in five villages and one kelurahan is 2.03. The resulting biodiversity index value indicates the level of biodiversity of mangrove vegetation in Concong District is in the medium category. This condition is possible because there has been damage and exploitation of mangrove vegetation continuously without proper management
TRI–ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS: AN INNOVATIVE MODEL FOR INQUIRY AND CONFIRMATORY DATA ANALYSIS VIA THE NOVEL TRI–MENTORING MODEL DESIGNED TO MEASURE MENTORING EFFICACY
No full textThe aim of this paper is to provide a faculty model for positive mentoring was first explored at an African AmericanHistorically Black College and University [or “HBCU”]. The purpose of this paper is to present the mentoring model and ananalogous trichotomous data analysis methodology referred to as “Tri–Assessment” that is used to determine the validityof the mentoring experience. The research methodology of the mentoring model measures positive mentoringoutcomes and is applicable for measuring mentoring as a whole. The model has its foundations in trichotomy drawingupon the research work of the author who has established the field of “Triostatistics” (Osler, 2014), trichotomous researchdesign (Osler, 2012), and the arena of trichotomous psychometric measurement (Osler, 2013a). This paper is organizedinto various sections that highlight mentoring history, mentoring at an HBCU, and mentoring measurement through thepresented model. The example presented of the “Tri–Mentoring Model” presented has the following results: 1.)Identification of positive mentoring traits and characteristics; 2.) An in-depth and accurate way of measuring theoutcomes of any mentoring process (as authentically delivered by the participant experiencing the actual mentoring);and lastly 3.) The categorization of positive mentoring outcomes by using the example of faculty mentoring that tookplace at a HBCU. The author further recommends that both the “Tri–Mentoring Model” and the “Tri–Assessment” researchmethodology have the unlimited potential to open new arenas of inquiry and data analysis in the diverse field ofmentoring and beyond
Maternity pen design and management from the cow's perspective
No full textThe calving period is a critical time for dairy cows, as they are at high risk of disease soon after calving. Ensuring that these cows receive proper care is paramount to their welfare and to the overall profitability of the herd. Although we have clearly made progress in our understanding of production diseases, we are just now gaining an understanding of maternal behaviors before and after the calf is born. Here, we review the literature to date about behavioral changes during the peri-parturient period, and then discuss how this information can be applied to a commercial setting. Management and housing practices during the calving period is highly variable, especially during the peri-parturient period. To better understand the effect of calving management and housing on dairy cow behavior, we conducted a series of experiments at the University of British Columbia in Canada and at the Aarhus University in Denmark. In our first experiment, we determined the effect of a common management practice on pre-parturient behavior and labor progress. Many producers move cows from group pens into individual pens, and this sometimes occurs while labor is in progress. We discovered that moving cows during a sensitive period between the first and second stages of labor (i.e., showing signs of abdominal contracts and mucous coming from the vulva) disrupts normal recumbent behavior and prolongs the second stage of labor. In the next 2 experiments, we gave cows the choice to calve in an open setting or in a secluded setting much like where you would find cows in a more natural environment when calving. We were able to provide evidence that indoor-housed dairy cows will also seek seclusion when given the opportunity, especially when calving during the daytime and when there is no competition for the secluded area. This new information can help improve calving management and housing practices by accommodating the behavioral changes of cows as calving approaches. Further research is encouraged to determine any long-term benefits to allowing cows seclusion at calving and not disrupting them while labor is in progress
Purification and Characterization of TRI 05 I13S M6I
No full textabstract: 2,2’ bipyridine (Bpy) can form metal complexes with divalent metals in the form of [M(Bpy-ala)¬3]+2 where M is any divalent metal. These [M(Bpy-ala)¬3]+2 complexes can have very interesting photochemical and redox potentials that can be useful in more complex systems. The use of (2,2′-bipyridin-5yl)alanine (Bpy-ala) as a Noncanonical Amino Acid (NCAA) has allowed Bpy to be incorporated into an amino acid sequence which can now function in a protein scaffold. Previous studies have utilized that power of Bpy-ala to design a protein that can assemble a homotrimeric protein complex in the presence of a divalent metal. However, the issue with this design was that when the homotrimer was formed and the divalent was removed, the protein complex would not dissemble indicating that it was not metal dependent. Point mutations were made to disrupt the protein-protein interactions to favor disassembly in the absence of a divalent metal. Successfully, a mutation was made that allowed the designed protein to be metal dependent for self-assembly. Nevertheless, an issue with this design is that it poorly incorporated ruthenium(II) into the tris Bpy complex forming [Ru(Bpy-ala)¬3]+2, which was one of the main goals of the original design. This thesis sets out to form TRI 05 I13S M6I which should uphold the same metal-dependence as its predecessor and should combine ruthenium (II) into the protein complex forming [Ru(Bpy-ala)¬3]+2. The thesis shows the success of formation and expression of TRI 05 I13S M6I in Escherichia coli cells. This thesis also reports several purification steps and procedures to not only purify TRI 05 I13S M6I but also removing both the His-tag sequence and Fe(II) from the protein. The thesis also shows that TRI 05 I13S M6I does not behave like its predecessor in that it is not metal dependent for self-assembly. While this may be true, this paper also reports the incorporation of ruthenium (II) in the protein structure. Though this may be the first time that ruthenium (II) has been recorded to be in the TRI 05 protein complex with a significant signal, it is still nowhere near the optimal fluorescence that small molecule Bpy can achieve by itself. The thesis reports potential conditions and a plan of attack that should drive this project forward into achieving an optimal signal of the [Ru(Bpy-ala)¬3]+2 complex in a TRI 05 protein scaffold
Perlindungan Jamsostek Terhadap Pekerja Waktu Tertentu Pada PT. Tri Tunggal Permai Di Kota Dumai
No full textProgram Jamsostek mandated by the Indonesian Government Regulation No.14 Year 1993 on the Implementation of the program Jamsostek, consisting of AccidentInsurance, Death Benefit, Old Age Security, and Health Insurance, in which the programmust be implemented for each company. PT. Tri Tunggal Permai is one company thatalso runs the program. To find out the program implementation JamsostekWorkers in Certain Time PT. Tri Tunggal Permai, the authors intend to conductresearch. The formulation of the problem, namely: (1) Knowing the setting procedurekepersertaan Jamsostek Workers at the specific time PT. Tri Tunggal Permai (2)Knowing the program implementation Jamsostek Workers at the specific time PT. TriTunggal Permai (3) Knowing what legal efforts of workers PT. Tri TunggalPermai if the participant dues deduction Jamsostek not with a predetermined. Researchobjectives are:(1) To determine the arrangements and procedures forparticipation of workers at any given time PT. Tri Tunggal Permai in the fieldJamsostek (2) To determine the implementation of the program Jamsostek at anygiven time by the workers PT. Tri Tunggal Permai (3) To know the legal remedyof an employee PT. Tri Tunggal Permai.This study took location in PT. Tri Tunggal Pemai in the town of Dumaithe methods used in evaluating and sampling is purposive sampling method,which sets out a number of samples existing population, the sample categoriesdefined by the author. This type of research is sociological, materials researchcarried out by conducting field surveys to conduct observation and data collectiontools observation, interviews, and literature review.From the results of this study concluded that the Arrangement and theprocedures of participation Jamsostek of workers at any given time PT. TriTunggal Permai in accordance with the Government Regulation of the Republicof Indonesia Number. 14 of 1993 on the Implementation Program Jamsostek,known that certain time workers PT. Tri Tunggal Permai against membership inthe Health Insurance Program, Old Age Security, Employment Insuranceaccident, the answer enrolled Security Death of 20 (twenty) with a percentage of100% (one hundred percent).In the implementation of the program Jamsostek inPT. Tri Tunggal Permai concerning the amount of Social Security contributionspieces running less well with the discovery of two (2) people working who paydues deduction exceeds the social security provisions established. This is becauseemployers mistake when cutting dues Jamsostek workers. Employers acting in good faith to resolve this matter. Settlement of this problem is through themediation and reached an agreement that employers change their loss against thedues deduction Jamsostek workers that exceed provisions
The Tri-Aspect Polarity Model (TAPM): A Unified Metaphysical Framework of Structure, Interpretation, and Orientation
No full textThe Tri-Aspect Polarity Model (TAPM) is a newly proposed metaphysical framework that explains consciousness, alignment, and meaning through the interaction of three irreducible aspects: Structure, Interpretation, and Orientation. The model introduces a novel concept of polarity fields—non-moral structural gradients that influence coherence, fragmentation, and psychological integration. TAPM argues that alignment occurs when these three aspects resonate within the universe’s polarity architecture, providing a unified account of intuition, clarity, creativity, trauma, and misalignment. Unlike dual-aspect theories, phenomenology, or process metaphysics, TAPM originates independently from the author’s own conceptual work and is not derived from any existing philosophical system. It is offered as an original contribution intended to open interdisciplinary dialogue across metaphysics, phenomenology, psychology, and complexity theory. Portions of the wording and organization in this manuscript were assisted by ChatGPT, which served only as a linguistic and editorial tool. All conceptual content—including the development of the Tri-Aspect Polarity Model (TAPM), its arguments, structure, and theoretical insights—originated entirely from the author. No AI system generated or proposed any philosophical ideas contained in this work
The Tri-Aspect Polarity Model (TAPM): A Unified Metaphysical Framework of Structure, Interpretation, and Orientation
No full textThe Tri-Aspect Polarity Model (TAPM) is a newly proposed metaphysical framework that explains consciousness, alignment, and meaning through the interaction of three irreducible aspects: Structure, Interpretation, and Orientation. The model introduces a novel concept of polarity fields—non-moral structural gradients that influence coherence, fragmentation, and psychological integration. TAPM argues that alignment occurs when these three aspects resonate within the universe’s polarity architecture, providing a unified account of intuition, clarity, creativity, trauma, and misalignment. Unlike dual-aspect theories, phenomenology, or process metaphysics, TAPM originates independently from the author’s own conceptual work and is not derived from any existing philosophical system. It is offered as an original contribution intended to open interdisciplinary dialogue across metaphysics, phenomenology, psychology, and complexity theory. Portions of the wording and organization in this manuscript were assisted by ChatGPT, which served only as a linguistic and editorial tool. All conceptual content—including the development of the Tri-Aspect Polarity Model (TAPM), its arguments, structure, and theoretical insights—originated entirely from the author. No AI system generated or proposed any philosophical ideas contained in this work
Conformal projections of a tri-axial ellipsoid based on isometric coordinates: history, methodology, and examples
No full textThe paper presents a review of the conformal projections of a tri-axial ellipsoid and the methodology of creating these projections with the use of isometric coordinates. The concept is very simple and has been known for a long time; if isometric coordinates are introduced on the surface of the original and on the plane of the image, then any analytical function of the complex variable, i.e. a function that has a continuous derivative, creates a conformal projection. The introduction presents the history of conformal projections. Then, existing projections are presented, including the Bugayevskiy projection and several projections developed by the author that apply selected functions of the complex variable. Scripts were prepared in the Octave software with the use of the presented methodology. Programming in Octave ofers a possibility of a simple implementation of complex variable functions, which is also briefly discussed in the paper. The developed scripts were then used to perform calculations and to draw cartographic grids and distortion isolines in the selected conformal projections. The test object was the tri-axial ellipsoid that represents Phobos
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