Palmyra Fiber as Additional Materials on Solid Concrete Brick of Aggregate
The use of waste as an additional material on the building work was increasingly actively developed, such as straw, styrofoam, bagasse, cow manure. The key drivers of the use of waste is the potential for waste is increasing, due to the depletion of non-renewable resources. Papyrus rod diameter 60 cm, length 30 meters, has a volume of 5,652m3 as well as the edges of the Rods that can be used for construction with a thickness of 3 cm has a volume 0,942m3, Pith and fiber volume content of the stem 4,71m3/rod, then in one rod, there are 2 to 3 bunches each fruit bunches yield as much as 20 to 30 items for one harvest, by weight of fruit fiber 101.2 gram / fruit, Fiber characteristics are round and smooth is expected to reduce cracks in solid concrete brick and also can reduce the use of sand. This study aims to determine the compressive strength of the composition of the additional material of Rods fiber content and Fiber of palmyra fruit with a percentage 3%, 6% and 9%, mixing ratio; 1 cement and 5 sand in the manufacture of solid concrete brick. Rods fiber content used the average Ø1,031mm with a tensile strength of single fiber 39,305N / cm and fruit fiber to an average value Ø0,40mm with a tensile strength of single fiber 33,691N / cm. Making test specimen with a length of 20cm, width 10cm and thick 8cm. The test results of compressive strength after 14 days with the lowest value at 3% of additional material combination of fiber content of 6% fiber stem and fruit by 70,384Kg/cm²with a water content of 15,254% In weight position 2,935Kg as well as the highest value on the combination of additional material 0% rods fiber content and 3% fruit fiber by 98,821Kg/cm² with a water content of 15,031% In weight position 3,058Kg. While N (without additional material) with a compressive strength below the average id 63,704Kg/cm2 with water content of 10,167 in weight position 3,072Kg. Research result of solid concrete brick with additional material of rods fiber content and palmyra fruit fiber was included on the type B70, the average value of the compressive strength of 78.57 Kg / cm² (SNI-03-1348-1989) with a water content of <25%.
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The Transfer of Persian Language Speech Acts into English Language
Pakzadian, Maryam;
Dastjerdi, Hossein Vahid
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
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This paper investigates socio-pragmatic transfer of speech acts from Persian language into English language. The researchercompares the data gathered from Persian speakers of English and American native English in five different service situations. Persianspeakers of English have different semantic interpretations from native American speakers, they conform to different sociolinguisticnorms. So when Persian speakers want to speak English they consider their own cultural and social norms and transfer them in toEnglish. Misunderstanding and break downs in conversations are due to this socio-pragmatic transfer. Adhering to different speakingrules and models of accepted behavior can cause different cultural perceptions about the L2 speakers, some of which are not trueperceptions of course. So we should be careful about false cultural perceptions naming stereotypes without having knowledge about L2speakers' cultural and social backgrounds.
Idiomatic Expressions of Number in Persian and English
Parvaresh, Vahid;
Ghafel, Banafsheh
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
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Numbers are widely used to form such metaphorical idioms as ‘at sixes and sevens’, ‘to be on cloud nine’ and ‘three sheets tothe wind’. A question arises as to how these number-related expressions acquire their metaphorical significance. Following Lakoff andJohnson (1980) and in the light of Conceptual Metaphor Theory, the present study investigates the relationship between language andculture in the construction of idiomatic expressions of number in English and Persian. The working hypothesis in the present study is thatalthough numbers have similar denotations across cultures, idiomatic expressions of number may represent culture-specific concepts.
Social Classes vs Professional Stereotypes in Greece. A View to a Fogy Social Construction
Kyridis, Argyris;
Bassiou, Vasiliki;
Zagkos, Christos;
Golia, Paraskevi;
Fotopoulos, Nikos;
Papadakis, Nikos
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
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In the context of the largest crisis that capitalism has ever faced the discussion on social class and class consciousnessseems more relevant than ever. The Greek crisis strikes as an ideal opportunity to start this debate. The phenomenal rise of the middleclass in Greece over the last four decades has shaped a very problematic framework for a deep and rational analysis of social classes incontemporary Greek society. The policy that had enabled public servants and small businessmen to have access to social goods - thatuntil a few years ago was exclusive privilege of the upper class – has changed the dominant model of interpretation of social stratificationand hierarchy in modern Greek society. This study by using a mixed questionnaire (Likert scale and Content Analysis of the written texts)investigates the class stereotypes and the class consciousness of the Greek youth, while trying to clarify the facts of class stratification inthe country in the midst of an unprecedented economic, social and political crisis.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigerian Educational System
Agbetuyi, P. A.;
Oluwatayo, J. A.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
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In this present age of globalization, information and communication technology has transformed the Nigerian Educationalsystem positively. This paper therefore discusses the correlate existing between information and communication technology andeducation and the extent to which it has affected the Nigerian system of education. The setback and obstacles to its full actualization isalso examined.
Repositioning the Teaching Profession to Meet Developmental Challenges in Nigeria
Ayodele, J. B.;
Oyewole, B. K.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
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The issue of nation building and development is cardinal among the goals of any nation. In an attempt to meet the needs ofcitizens and also be in tune with other nations in a dynamic and globalised world, Nigeria is currently grappling with a lot of challenges.The place of the teaching profession in meeting these challenges cannot be overemphasized. This paper attempts to examine theconcept of development, developmental challenges of contemporary Nigeria, the place of the teaching profession, and recommendedstrategies for repositioning the teaching profession in Nigeria. It concludes that repositioning the teaching profession to meetdevelopmental challenges in Nigeria should be paramount in the mind of all stakeholders. The drive towards making Nigeria one of thetop developed economies in the world by year 2020 could be realized if teaching profession is highly recognized by the government.
Occupational Stress, Burnout and Job Satisfaction among Supervisors in North Cyprus
Göker, Suleyman Davut
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
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The demands on supervisors both in and out of educational settings introduced by the recent learner-based innovations andcombined with increased work load have led many to question the levels of job satisfaction, occupational stress and burnout amongsupervisors. The goal of this article was to explore the levels of occupational stress, burnout and job satisfaction among supervisors inNorth Cyprus. The target population of this study was all supervisors working for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports in NorthCyprus. All 34 supervisors were included in the study. Data were collected through (1) Occupational Environment Scale (Osipow &Spokane,1983), (2) the Maslach Burnout Inventory (Maslach & Jackson, 1981b) and (3) the Minnesota Work Satisfaction Questionnaire(Weis et al.,1967). The level of job satisfaction of supervisors was found to be high, whereas levels of their occupational stress werefound to be moderate. The levels of emotional burnout and personal accomplishment were also found to be moderate but the level ofdepersonalization was found to be low among the supervisors.
Mobbing At Elementary Schools In Turkey
Gökçe, Asiye Toker
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
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This paper introduces the concept of mobbing in education system in Turkey. The aims of the study were; to define negativeacts causing mobbing at schools; to assess relationships between mobbing and school type, gender, age, job experience, and teachers’branch; and to investigate reasons for mobbing at schools. A theoretical framework based on the literature was proposed. Afterwards, anexploratory survey was formed to gather essential data for the study. T-test and ANOVA were utilized for analyzing the data. Thefindings reveal that teachers are subject to mobbing at schools. There are high correlations between mobbing and school type andprofessional experience at schools. Yet there are slight relationships between mobbing, gender, and age. Both school administrators andcolleagues mob teachers. The study contributes significant information and data for further research about mobbing at schools in thenational and international level.
The Impacts of Cooperative Learning on Oral Proficiency
Talebi, Farima;
Sobhani, Atefe
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
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This study explored whether applying cooperative learning approach brings about significant improvements in Englishlanguage learners' speaking proficiency. 40 male and female students enrolled in a speaking course at IELTS Center institute inMashhad, Iran, were assigned randomly to two control and experimental groups. The administration of an oral interview showed that twogroups were homogeneous in terms of their oral proficiency at the entry level. While both groups received instructions in speaking threesessions per week for one month, CL activities were employed only in the experimental group. The performance of the experimentalgroup on oral interview (posttest) held at the end of the course showed that the mean score of this group was significantly higher thanthe control group. Hence, CL approach can effectively be implemented to improve the learners' speaking proficiency.
Psychological Trait and Situation Affecting through Inspiration of Public Mind to Energy Conservation Behavior of Undergraduate Student
Pimdee, Paitoon;
Thiengkamol, Nongnapas;
Thiengkamol, Tanarat
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
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This research objective was to study psychological trait and situation affected to energy conservation behavior and inspirationof public mind of undergraduate student of KMITL in the first semester of academic year 2012. The sample group of 800 students weresampling with Multi-stage random sampling technique. Questionnaire was used as research tool that was examined for content validityby 5 experts and it was tried out with the group that was not sample group. The reliability in aspects of psychological trait, situation,inspiration of public mind and energy conservation behavior were 0.88, 0.83, 0.93, and 0.85 respectively. Data analysis was conductedby Hierarchical Multiple Regression. The findings showed as followings: 1. The group of psychological trait variables was able to predictthe group of energy conservation behavior variables with 35.2%. The most important predictors were future orientation and self control,and mental health. Moreover, it also predicted the group of inspiration of public mind variables with 35.8%. 2. The group of situationvariables was able to predict the group of energy conservation behavior variables and more than the group of psychological traitvariables with 9.3% (increased from 35.2 to 44.5%) and subgroup more than the group of psychological trait variables by increasingbetween 28.2%-40.6%. The most important predictors were perception of family role model and media perception.
Breaking Barriers and Overcoming the Odds Confronting Intergenerational Communication Barriers to Adolescent Sexuality Education in Southwestern, Nigeria
Monisola, Ola Tolulope
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): September 2012
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There is a growing need to effectively address the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents in Nigeria. Researchshows a pattern of adolescent sexual behavior indicating early sexual debut and a prevalence of premarital sex. The traditional lack ofinterest in discussing sexuality at home, schools and churches creates a problem in teacher-student/ parent-child communication andthis has affected sexuality and sexuality education adversely overcoming communication barriers to sexuality education is critical to thewell-being of millions of adolescent in Nigeria today since communication barriers complicate the delivery of sexuality education both athome, churches and in schools. This paper therefore examines the dearth and ease in effectively communicating the idea of sexualitythrough the family, church and school which play major roles in socialization and ultimately, the education process. The paper concludesby discussing the social, health and educational implications of sexuality education in Nigeria.