Short Letter Research Articles

Learning Model Based on Multiple Representation to Increase Memorize Ability of Short Letter of Al Qur'an

The purpose of this study is to produc a learning model to memorize the Qur'an which corresponds to the stage of development and learning styles of children. The ability to memorize the Qur'an is marked marked by ability to recognize namely ability to verify and to match and the ability to remember namely the ability to corespond dan ability to retrieving orally. The method used in this research is research and development, modification of research model by Borg and Gall and Dick and Carrey. The data were collected by observation technique, questionnaire, interview, expert assessment instrument and field note. Quantitative data from the questionnaire results were analyzed using descriptive analysis technique with percentage, while the test result data (pretest and posttest) the ability to memorize Al-Qur'an was analyzed by t test (t-test) using SPSS program. The result of paired sample t test in the experimental class shows 0.000 less than 0,05 so there is difference before and after applied model. While the result of t test in control class showed value 0,423 and gt; 0,05 so there is no significant difference before and after applied model. The result of independent sample t test shows 0.000 so p value less than 0,05 and it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the control class and the experimental class.

High-Field Magneto-Conductivity Analysis of Bi2Se3 Single Crystal

We report the high field (up to 14Tesla) magneto-conductivity analysis of Bi2Se3 topological insulator grown via the self flux method. The detailed experimental investigations including crystal growth as well as the electrical, thermal and spectroscopic characterizations of the resultant Bi2Se3 single crystal are already reported by some of us. The current letter deals with high field magneto-conductivity analysis in terms of Hikami Larkin Nagaoka (HLN) model, which revealed that the electronic conduction is dominated by both surface states driven weak anti localization (WAL), as well the bulk WL (weak localization) states. Further, by applying the HLN equation we have extracted the fitting parameters i.e., phase coherence length and the pre-factor. The HLN equation exhibited values of [pre factor close to -1.0, indicating both WAL and WL contributions. On the other hand, the extracted phase coherence length is seen to decrease from 11.125 nm to 5.576 nm as the temperature is increased from 5K to 200K respectively. Summarily, the short letter discusses primarily the temperature dependent magneto-conductivity analysis of pristine Bi2Se3 single crystal by the HLN model.

PROBLEMATIKA PEMBELAJARAN HAFALAN SURAT-SURAT PENDEK DI RA. PERWANIDA SEMINGKIR DESA KALICUPAK KIDUL KECAMATAN KALIBAGOR KABUPATEN BANYUMAS

Abstract: The results of this study that learning to memorize short letters in RA. Perwanida Semirir Kalicupak Kidul Village, Kalibagor Subdistrict, Banyumas Regency, namely: (a) The ability of teachers and mastery of memorization material for short letters is sufficient but still needs to be improved because to obtain better learning outcomes besides there are some shortcomings that can be found. (b) The methods used in the delivery of material need to be made more varied. (c) The use of media in the process of teaching and learning activities, especially memorizing short letters is very necessary and needs to be held or prepared. (d) Evaluation of memorizing short letters that have been implemented needs to be intensified. (e) Lack of support and attention from parents for memorizing short letters from the teacher.
 Key words: memorizing short letters, and problems.

Hikami-Larkin-Nagaoka (HLN) Treatment of the Magneto-Conductivity of Bi2Te3 Topological Insulator

We report the magneto-conductivity analysis at different temperatures under a magnetic field of up to 5 T of a well- characterized Bi2Te3 crystal. Details of crystal growth and various physical properties including high linear magneto-resistance are already reported by some of us. To elaborate upon the transport properties of Bi2Te3 crystal, the magneto-conductivity is fitted to the known Hikami-Larkin-Nagaoka (HLN) equation and it is found that the conduction mechanism is dominated by both surface-driven weak anti-localization (WAL) and the bulk weak localization (WL) states. The value of HLN equation coefficient (α) signifying the type of localization (WL, WAL or both WL and WAL) falls within the range of − 0.5 to − 1.5. In our case, the low-field (± 0.25 T) fitting of studied crystal exhibited a value of α close to − 0.86 for studied temperatures of up to 50 K, indicating both WAL and WL contributions. The phase coherence length (lφ) is found to decrease from 98.266 to 40.314 nm with increasing temperature. Summarily, the short letter reports the fact that bulk Bi2Te3 follows the HLN equation and quantitative analysis of the same facilitates to know the quality of studied crystal in terms of WAL to WL contributions and thus the surface to bulk conduction ratio.

Letters to the Media of October 20, 2017

Along with the leaflet, Piotr Szczęsny wrote two short letters, referred to as “Letters to the Media.” They were handed over by Szczęsny’s family to the major media outlets and published on October 20, 2017. The translation is based on the original publication in Oko.Press, October 20, 2017, www.oko.press/piotr-s-szary-czlowiek-zyje-czescpamieci.
 Author(s): Piotr Szczęsny
 Title (English): Letters to the Media of October 20, 2017
 Translated by (Polish to English): Bogna M. Konior
 Journal Reference: Identities: Journal for Politics, Gender and Culture, Vol. 15, No. 1-2 (Summer 2018)
 Publisher: Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities – Skopje 
 Page Range: 164-165
 Page Count: 2
 Citation (English): Piotr Szczęsny, “Letters to the Media of October 20, 2017,” translated from the Polish by Bogna M. Konior, Identities: Journal for Politics, Gender and Culture, Vol. 15, No. 1-2 (Summer 2018): 164-165.

Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Melalui Penerapan Model Belajar Jigsaw

This paper discusses the increasing students’ learning motivation using a new learning model known as jigsaw learning on the subject of the Quran Hadith. The results of this study shows that the jigsaw method can foster students' learning motivation by itself, because in this study it provides an opportunity for all students to be actively involved in the thinking process and learning activities. By providing many opportunities for students to actively learn the group in memorizing short letters to make the students' ability to read and memorize to be good because there is a process of brainstorming and complementary reading and memorizing students.

Crystal growth and characterization of bulk Sb2Te3 topological insulator

The Sb2Te3 crystals are grown using the conventional self flux method via solid state reaction route, by melting constituent elements (Sb and Te) at high temperature (850 °C), followed by slow cooling (2 °C/h). As grown Sb2Te3 crystals are analysed for various physical properties by x-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) coupled with Energy Dispersive x-ray Spectroscopy (EDAX) and electrical measurements under magnetic field (6 Tesla) down to low temperature (2.5 K). The XRD pattern revealed the growth of synthesized Sb2Te3 sample along (00l) plane, whereas the SEM along with EDAX measurements displayed the layered structure with near stoichiometric composition, without foreign contamination. The Raman scattering studies displayed known ( and ) vibrational modes for the studied Sb2Te3. The temperature dependent electrical resistivity measurements illustrated the metallic nature of the as grown Sb2Te3 single crystal. Further, the magneto—transport studies represented linear positive magneto-resistance (MR) reaching up to 80% at 2.5 K under an applied field of 6 Tesla. The weak anti localization (WAL) related low field (±2 Tesla) magneto-conductance at low temperatures (2.5 K and 20 K) has been analysed and discussed using the Hikami—Larkin—Nagaoka (HLN) model. Summarily, the short letter reports an easy and versatile method for crystal growth of bulk Sb2Te3 topological insulator (TI) and its brief physical property characterization.

An isolated deep-trap phosphor for optical data storage

Next generation optical storage based on photostimulated luminescence (PSL) materials is a significant data storage technology for the information age. For a better signal durability and resolution, it is necessary to develop PSL phosphors with deep traps in a narrow distribution. Accordingly, in this short letter, we report a unique Y2GeO5:Pr3+ PSL phosphor with a narrow trap distribution (0.3 eV) and a trap depth of 1.31 eV, which is presently the deepest value. After charging by ultraviolet (254 nm) irradiation (data writing), the PSL of Pr3+ can be stimulated by an 808 nm (1.53 eV) laser (data reading). This finding reveals that electrons stored in the deep traps are sufficiently stable under a thermal disturbance at room temperature and even under stimulation by a 980 nm (1.26 eV) laser. Additionally, the deep traps are isolated and demonstrate little interference with the shallow traps. Therefore, the deep-trap Y2GeO5:Pr3+ phosphor shows potential applications in optical data storage.

The use of the Arabic script in northern Mozambique

Northern Mozambican Muslim population has been using the Arabic script for writing in KiSwahili and local African languages for centuries. Even today, many people continue using this script in private correspondence. Despite the abundance of the documents in this script that are housed at the Mozambique Historical Archives as well as in private hands, these documents have never been addressed or researched either from linguistic, historical, cultural or religious vantage points. For the last seven years, the Archives have been trying to draw attention of the scholars and obtain funds for the preservation and research of the documents. In this article two short letters from the collection of the Mozambique Historical Archives are transcribed and translated with the help of a local shaykh who was educated within the regional historical Islamic literacy tradition. Then, the content and the protagonists of the letters were identified and analyzed with the reference to the historical context and the events of the time. Besides serving as the evidence for historical occurrences, the letters also provide a general public with a unique opportunity of “hearing the voices” of the authors and in their own words (in first person).

Medical Imaging Scans: A Short Letter

Medical Imaging Scans: A Short Letter

Painless French by Carol Chaitkin and Lynn Gore

Reviews 233 Grammaire,Vocabulaire,Sons et graphies,Civilisation,and Tâches finales that encompass an interdisciplinary focus, strategies for better learning (e.g., mind maps that foster enhanced retention of unit material), DELF B1 practice, a CD MP3 for listening activities, and a DVD for video sequences. For assessment and/or curricular planning purposes, the table of contents provides a succinct Compétences clés for each unit. To reinforce the practice provided for the DELF B1 examination, “Vers le DELF B1,” aimed at helping students do a self-assessment of their abilities, is available at the end of every two units.Appendices are Transcriptions; Résumé grammatical, conjugaison et phonétique, a colorful pronunciation guide with clear graphic images; and Actes de communication, a listing of suggested vocabulary organized by theme (i.e., Exprimer la surprise, l’indignation). The pedagogical guide is downloadable for free at . Fulbright Specialist (NY) Eileen M. Angelini Chaitkin, Carol, AND Lynn Gore. Painless French. Hauppauge, NY: Barron’s, 2016. ISBN 978-1-4380-0770-0. Pp. 297 (Book + online site). Barron’s is a familiar name for review books of all subjects, and the “Painless” series is a good option for teachers, tutors, and students who are looking for a text that can stand along or work in concert with an existing curriculum. The book is aimed toward middle school or high school students and based around short letters to the reader written by Sophie, age thirteen. Each of the twelve chapters is introduced by one of Sophie’s letters, written in French, and focused on a specific vocabulary theme, such as “Voici ma famille, mes amis, mes voisins” (chapter 2) and “Ce que je voudrais faire plus tard: Occupations”(chapter 8). The chapters have vocabulary lists, a verb conjugation, and other structure explanation, with “Brain Tickler” exercises to check for comprehension. There is also a “Didier dit” proverb and pronunciation practice in each chapter, as well as cultural information and short pieces about different Francophone countries. I think that the text would be best suited for a middle school exploratory-style class, or for a student who has an interest in learning French independently. Some students might need additional exercises to reinforce what is introduced in the book. There are not options for listening or interpersonal speaking, so a classroom teacher would need to supplement in those areas. The answers to the “Brain Ticklers” are given at the end of each chapter, so students have access to these responses. This would be good for students studying on their own, but may prove problematic in a classroom. The book also comes with access to online games. There are three choices: Matching Game, Beat the Clock, and Scrambled Words. I expected that these would follow a similar format in terms of providing additional practice with the vocabulary themes or structures explained in each chapter. However, that was not the case. The responses cover everything, so the games may not be useful until the student has studied the entire book. I would have preferred the games to be divided by chapter. All in all, I think that as an introduction to French, or a tool to work independently, this book would work well for fifth to ninth grades. Older students may need something more structured and in-depth. Carl Schurz High School (IL) Samantha Godden-Chmielowicz Dubois, Anne-Lyse, et Béatrice Tauzin. Objectif Express 2: Le monde professionnel en français B1/B2.1. Vanves: Hachette, 2016. ISBN 978-2-01-401575-1. Pp. 224. Dubois, Anne-Lyse, Béatrice Tauzin, et Sylvie Peltier. Objectif Express 2: Cahier d’activités. Vanves: Hachette, 2016. ISBN 978-2-01-401576-8. Pp. 159. Building practical business-oriented skills along with increasing levels of communicative and grammatical competencies (starting with level A2 and closing with B2), this text and accompanying Cahier d’activités provide a visually stimulating and wellorganized progression toward succeeding the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Paris Île-de-France’s Diplôme de français professionnel. Students will appreciate the clearly delineated student learning objectives for each unit along with the printable “Mon portfolio” with its checklist to note skill success, whether...

Generalized skew-elliptical distributions are closed under affine transformations

In this short letter we prove that the family of multivariate generalized skew-elliptical distributions is closed under affine transformations. This fundamental property has many applications in applied and theoretical probability.

Metode Pendekatan Berbasis Aktifitas Untuk Meningkatan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas I

Student activities in teaching and learning activities are absolutely necessary. But even more important in increasing student activity is the teacher's ability to plan a teaching and learning activity to achieve learning goals. Based on these phenomena, researchers will conduct an action research activity on students of class I Sengon 1 SDN Jombang Regency emphasizing on increasing student learning motivation through activity-based learning activities. The researcher uses the observation method or observes objects directly in the classroom with action research methods. Based on the research activities of the actions that have been carried out by researchers, conclusions can be formulated, including: 1) Learning strategies with Teaching Approaches Based on Natural Activities Islamic Education Learning Standards Competence "Memorizing Short Letters" Class I students of Sengon 1 Elementary School Jombang Regency can improve achievement of learning outcomes, motivation, creativity, and problem solving in, learning; 2) Positive impacts obtained from activity-based learning strategies are: (1) students are more motivated in learning, (2) students are more creative, (3) students are more willing to express and answer questions, (4) students are more responsible, and (5) learning achievement increases. While the negative impact is that students who lack creativity and low ability will always be left behind in the learning process. On the other hand, students who are more creative and have more abilities will feel good compared to students below.

Access Denied: The Continuing Challenge to Environmental Sciences in the Trump Era

Access Denied: The Continuing Challenge to Environmental Sciences in the Trump Era

Thrombophilia Testing, a Quality Improvement Measure

This short letter to the editor provides ideas on Thrombophilia testing, a quality improvement measure.

Cerebral Oximetry: Is It A New Method For Detection of Tissue Perfusion After Transplantation?

This short letter to editor discuss about cerebral oximetery and its impact on tissue perfusion after transplantation.

Novel Solid-State Growth of p-Terphenyl: the Parent High-T c Organic Superconductor (HTOS)

We report an easy and versatile route for the synthesis of the parent phase of the newest superconducting wonder material, i.e., p-terphenyl. Doped p-terphenyl has recently shown superconductivity with transition temperature as high as 120 K. For crystal growth, the commercially available p-terphenyl powder is pelletized, encapsulated in an evacuated (10−4 Torr) quartz tube and subjected to high-temperature (260 ∘C) melt followed by slow cooling at 5 ∘C/h. A simple temperature-controlled heating furnace is used during the process. The obtained crystal is one piece, shiny, and plate like. Single crystal surface XRD (X-ray diffraction) showed unidirectional (00l) lines, indicating that the crystal is grown along the c-direction. Powder XRD of the specimen showed that as grown p-terphenyl is crystallized in monoclinic structure with space group P2 1/a space group, having lattice parameters a = 7.672 (2) A, b = 5.772 (5) A, and c = 13.526(3) A and β = 91.484 (3)∘. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) pictures of the crystal showed clear layered slab-like growth without any visible contamination from oxygen. Characteristic reported Raman active modes related to C–C–C bending, C–H bending, C–C stretching, and C–H stretching vibrations are seen clearly for the studied p-terphenyl crystal. The physical properties of the crystal are yet underway. The short letter reports an easy and versatile crystal growth method for obtaining quality p-terphenyl. The same growth method may probably be applied to doped p-terphenyl and to subsequently achieve superconductivity to the tune of as high 120 K for the newest superconductivity wonder, i.e., high- T c organic superconductor (HTOS).

EFEKTIFITAS REHABILITASI PECANDU NARKOTIKA MELALUI TERAPI ISLAMI DI BADAN NARKOTIKA NASIONAL (BNN) BANDA ACEH

The purpose of this research is to improve the understanding, appreciation and use of Islamic values in all aspects of life. This discussion entitled "The effectiveness of the rehabilitation of narcotic addicts through Islamic therapy in the national narcotics agency (BNN) Banda Aceh". As for the purpose of this research is to know the process of da'wah and efforts and obstacles faced by National Narcotics Agency of Banda Aceh in rehabilitating drug addicts. This research is qualitative with descriptive approach that is doing observation, interview and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of rehabilitation through da'wah in BNN Aceh Province, there are activities that are given are follow religious study activities, listening to spiritual (religious lecture), praying in congregation, reading the Qur'an or short letters, and Do'a together every Monday after inshaa. The tasks of the counselor of rehabilitation through da'wah are: Teaching the science of Islamic religion to the patient, forming a strong Muslim personality, reinforcing the spirit of faith and devotion in the soul, educating patients to beristiqwaan in running the religion, instilling Islamic values through individual approach, Or provide deeds that can awaken drug addicts from the bad habit of taking drugs. The obstacles faced by BNNP Aceh in the rehabilitation of drug addicts are the lack of staff in dealing with victims, the number of victims of narcotics abuse and the non-acceptance of drug abuse victims in the community.

On the historical origins of the CEJ, DP2, and Ddyn current systems and their roles in the predictions of ionospheric responses to geomagnetic storms at equatorial latitudes

AbstractIn this short letter, we recall the differences between the counter electrojet (CEJ), which is a phenomenon observed on the magnetically quiet days and the disturbance dynamo (Ddyn), which can be observed during and after a geomagnetic storm. The CEJ is well known to occur near the geomagnetic dip equator. It can be identified by a reversal in the horizontal component (H) of the geomagnetic field daily regular variations. In contrast to equatorial electrojet (EEJ) that flows eastward in the daytime, the CEJ is considered to flow westward. The magnetic signatures of the reversed solar quiet (Sq) current at the low latitude during magnetic storms are due to the Ddyn. This disturbance (Ddyn) is produced by current systems that are driven by thermospheric storm winds originating from the Joule heating of enhanced high‐latitude currents. The DP2 is the magnetic effect of current systems at high latitudes. These currents are associated with the coupling of magnetosphere and ionosphere through geomagnetic field lines. They are associated to the magnetospheric convection. During intense magnetic storms these high‐latitude currents are enhanced and their magnetic effects can extend toward the low latitudes. This work shows that the study of magnetic perturbations makes it possible to understand the disturbances of the ionospheric electric currents. The use of an efficient treatment of the magnetic signals makes it possible to separate the magnetic effects of the different perturbations prompt penetration of the magnetospheric convection electric field and disturbance dynamo electric field. This was performed in the paper Nava et al. (2016).

서정주의 『꽃밭의 독백－娑蘇斷章』에 대한 정신분석학적 해석 : 라깡의 개념을 중심으로

서정주의 『꽃밭의 독백－娑蘇斷章』에 대한 정신분석학적 해석 : 라깡의 개념을 중심으로