TM Theory Research Articles

ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS IN THE SHORT STORY THE SUMMER SOLSTICE BY NICK JOAQUIN

Language and literature are essentially connected, and one cannot function without the other. Thus, this study analyzes the language functions used by the main characters in the short story The Summer Solstice by Nick Joaquin. This study aims to determine the types of Language functions in the short story and identify the most dominant language function used by the main characters. Moreover, the study also aims to analyze the context of the language functions identified. The researchers used Janet Holmes’ Theory of Language Function (2013) to analyze the utterances of the main characters and Dell Hymes' SPEAKING Model to analyze the context of the language functions in each utterance. The researchers then applied the descriptive qualitative design to systematically analyze the data. The result of this study shows that out of the eight (8) language functions identified by Janet Holmes (2013), only seven (7) types of language functions were found in the short story, namely expressive, directive, heuristic, referential, metalinguistic, phatic functions. On the other hand, poetic function was not found in this research. The findings revealed that this story dominantly uses expressive functions, in which the speaker's emotion is what captures the interest of the readers.

Semiotics Analysis of Forget Me not A Film Directed by Kei Horie Using Roland Barthes’ Theory

Semiotics is the theory and study of signs and symbols, especially as elements of language or other systems of communication which include traffic signs, emojis, and emoticons used in electronic communication, and logos and brands used by international corporations to sell us things—"brand loyalty," they call it. This research is about semiotic analysis that presents the result from the research of signs in a film. The data the signs in Forget Me Not film that was downloaded from youtube.com. This research uses the semiotics theory of Roland Barthes that discusses the denotative meaning and the connotative meaning. The writer also used an online dictionary to find the definition. This is a qualitative research paper. The writer found the denotative meaning of a necklace is a jewelry with pendant. The connotative meaning of a necklace is to strengthen the relationship. The denotative meaning of a video showing living things to keep precious memories. It denotes that a picture is a thing that is based on an object. The writer concludes that the last connotative meaning of a picture is documenting the story

GRAMMATICAL ERRORS ANALYSIS OF THE THIRD SEMESTER STUDENTS’ RECOUNT ESSAYS

Considering the importance of students’ errors in English learning process, this research was conducted to identify grammatical errors made by the third semester students of Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa. Two research questions are put forward in this error analysis research. They are (1) What are the grammatical errors types made by the students when they write a recount essay? (2) What is the most grammatical error made by the students? This research applied a descriptive qualitative method with the students’ writing as the key data. The data were collected using the writing assignments of the writing lecturer. James’ theory of grammatical error categories and Corder’s theory of error analysis procedure became the main baseline theories in the data analysis. The data used in this research were collected from 16 scripts written by the third semester students. The findings show that there were 245 errors figured out in students’ recount essays. This research further revealed that 138 (56.3%) of the whole error were related to inappropriate usage of tenses. It was the most dominant error appearing in students’ writings. This category was followed by the errors of prepositions usage with a frequency of 31 (12.6%), poor usage of articles with a frequency of 29 (11.8%), errors of singular/plural with a frequency of 21 (8.6%), improper use of irregular verbs with a frequency of 11 (4.5%), poor usage of adjectives with a frequency of 7 (2.9%), inability to apply the rules of concord with a frequency of 6 (2.5%), and possessive case with a frequency of 2 (0.8%). These errors indicated students lacked of grammatical knowledge and had not been able to write an acceptable writing especially a recount text.

Evaluasi kualitas layanan perpustakaan di SMA Negeri 7 Purworejo dalam prespektif libqual+^tm

Introduction. This study aims to find out how the quality of library services at SMA Negeri 7 Purworejo and what attributes are important to be allocated by library managers in order to provide good service quality based on the LibQUAL+^TM theory which includes (1) Service Affect (the ability & attitude of librarians in serving), (2) Library aas Place (library room facilities & atmosphere), (3) Personal Control (directions and means of access), (4) Information Access (access to information). Data collection method. The method used in this study is a quantitative method. With a sample of 251 people, the sample was drawn using a simple random sampling technique, namely a random sampling technique without regard to the existing strata in the population. Analysis data. The analysis was carried out using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) model, namely the analysis of the level of interest and user satisfaction using a Cartesian diagram which can show the location of the indicators in the LibQUAL+^TM dimension contained in the first quadrant. Results and discussion. The results of this study indicate that the quality of library services at SMA Negeri 7 Purworejo is 8471 ,66% or 80% more, meaning that the users are satisfied with the performance of library services.Conclusions. Users have high expectations of smooth access to the information needed, with an average of quadrant I and III positions.

Zakat Atas Hak Kekayaan Intelektual Perspektif Teori An-Nama’ Yusuf Qaradhawi

This article aims to find out the Intellectual Property Rights according to an-Nama’ Yusuf Qardhawi theory Qardhawi' and how the zakat is calculated. The underlying theories used in this study are zakat theory an-Nama’, zakat profession, intellectual property right as a form of wealth, and intangible property. This study is a content analysis using normative legal approach. The research method used in this study is library research by collecting the data from primary and secondary data. The data is analyzed using interactive model. The findings showed that zakat on Intellectual Property Rights based on an-Nama’ theory by Yusuf Qaradhawi is a part of zakat on profession because IPRs have economic value, obtained from intellectual creativity manifested in the forms of works. Therefore, IPRs are a form of intangible property that could develop. In addition, the calculation of zakat on IPR is 2.5% of the income earned after deducted by tax obligations.

Exploring Learning Cultures of Digital Immigrants in Technologically mediated Postgraduate distance learning mode at the University of Zambia

In this study, we interrogate the Learning Cultures of Peace Leadership and Conflict Resolution Postgraduate learners in their quest for higher education within the University of Zambia using the Learning Management System. The thrust of the study is on learning cultures of digital immigrants in technologically mediated postgraduate distance learning mode to inform the development of learner responsive services. The study rides on Hermeneutics Phenomenology approach to elicit lived experiences of seventeen (17) purposively selected year two students. The study approach is well suited as it empowers Digital immigrants to voice out their lived realities while following the digital mediated Masters of Science in Peace Leadership and Conflict Resolution Programme to forge best ways of harnessing their learning opportunities. The findings reveal that whereas learners have migrated to the Learning Management System, their learning culture is profoundly still in the print age as they keep on requesting for print based educational resources. Secondly, there is limited interactivity among learners and between learners and their learning facilitators, negating the very essence upon which the Learning Management System has been created. This state of affairs has had a bearing on their motivation to engage effectively in the actual learning process as informed by Moore’s theory of Interactivity and Siemens’ theory of Connectivism. To this end, the study recommends that learners are effectively oriented in the use of digital resources to empower them as they exploit the available educational opportunities. Additionally, there is need to strengthen capacity building mechanisms in order to bridge the gap between the learners and the learning facilitators.

The Principles of Language Learning and Teaching in Communication Skill Developments

A language has two different and integrated skills, the receptive skills and the productive skills. Surprisingly, a speaking is a part of the productive one, as one of the main skills of all. It is also categorized as the micro ability salient for an effective communication and a global means of communication within both social interaction as well as digital communication. The development of the micro ability must have been considered by paying attention toward the principles of language learning and teaching; needs-based curriculum, learning methods, and the theoretical basis construction. The strong consideration of the basic principles of language and teaching gives the nuance and the insights towards both language teachers, curriculum makers, as well. The use of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) reflected from what is rooted in Hymes’ theory emphasizes on Communicative Competence as a social interaction and functional rules of human language (Constructivism Theory). Whereas the Chomsky’s notion of Communicative Competence based on the psycholinguistic perspective depicting a language has two concepts, namely competence and performance (Nativist Theory). Finally, a language is seen as a phenomena observable and even process of automaticity. It focuses on the relationship of stimuli-responses by strengthening that relationship through more exercises / practices.

The Properties and Regularities of the Educational System Development

The paper examines the ways to increase the intellectual potential of a university, which functions as an element of the national education system. The purpose of the paper is to study the properties and patterns of the functioning and development of the university as the main element of the national educational system. The methodological basis of the article is the powerful platform of the systems’ theory and the system analysis. The methodology is applied to the study of an educational system at different hierarchical levels. Our major finding is the set of regularities in the functioning of the educational system. There are indicators that the management effectiveness of the educational system and higher educational institutions can be enhanced by increasing the professionalism and the qualifications of the research and teaching staff of the university. A qualitative enhancement stems from the increase of unification and standardization of organizational processes.

Legal Encouragement of Entrepreneurial Activity

The article reveals the mechanisms of entrepreneurial activity encouragement. Much attention is given to legal incentives as a kind of legal norms and an integral part of law. Legal incentives and their effect on business entities are considered through the prism of modern legal understanding. As the object of the study, the authors chose the formation of legal incentives’ theory considering the achievements of both Russian and foreign legal framework, philosophy, economics, psychology, biology.The article also includes the analysis of legal incentives’ discussion issues. Particularly, authors considered not only positive but also negative consequences of legal incentives and the possibility of legal incentives’ applicability for the environmental legal framework development.As a result, the authors concluded that the theory of legal incentives should be considered by authorities when developing concepts and programs to support entrepreneurial activities.Legal incentives are the vital tool of public administration that allows combining public and private interests in the process of legal regulation of entrepreneurial activity.

Scoring Higher Grades at ‘O’ Level Exam Through N-Theory Strategy

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Visualization Analysis on Non-profit Organization Research in China (1994-2014): Based on Co-words Analysis and Knowledge Mapping

This study uses nearly two decades literature’s theme is non-profit organization on CNKI as data source, selects the high frequency keywords in order to build a co-words matrix, then co-words matrix will be converted to a correlation matrix and dissimilarity matrix. On this basis, taking advantage of SPSS to complete cluster analysis and multidimensional scaling analysis, using UCINET and NETDRAW to draw out the knowledge mapping of nonprofit organization. Through the co-words analysis and social network analysis, the result finds out the main organization types be studied, and that the study of non-profit organization focused on three aspects: the research of non-profit organizations’ management mechanism, the research of nonprofit organizations’ social functions and theories, the research of the relationships among government, market and non-profit organization.

The Regularization of Zimbabwean Migrants: a Case of Permanent Temporariness

Since the early 2000s there has been a proliferation of policy initiatives in high income countries to attract highly skilled migrants who are perceived to be net contributors to host societies. Generally, highly skilled migrants enjoy numerous socio-economic opportunities and benefit from fast-track procedures to switch from temporary visas to permanent residency. South Africa has sought to capitalize on this trend through domestic legislation and policy that promotes economic growth by facilitating the admission of highly skilled workers. However, these measures have also prevented low-skilled workers from applying for permanent residency, irrespective of their length of time in the country. These policies beg the question whether it is morally acceptable for a liberal democracy to deny a pathway to permanent residency based on skill level. The paper draws on Joseph H. Carens’ theory of citizenship and the principle that “the longer one stays in a society, the stronger one’s claim to remain.†It uses the example of the Dispensation for Zimbabwean Project, a large regularization programme for temporary workers introduced in South Africa in 2010 to argue that temporary status should not be “permanent,†but should lead to permanent residency after a period of time.

A SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS AND CULTURAL VALUES OF MALAYSIAN AUTOMOTIVE TV ADVERTISEMENTS

Advertising is one of the marketing strategies to promote products to consumers. In fact, semiotic helps to get messages across to audiences in a persuasive way. This paper examines automotive TV advertisements in Malaysia to determine how advertisers seek to achieve their primary goal of persuading or influencing an audience by the use of both language and visual semiotic. How the advertisements encode national identity and cultural values is discussed. Semiotics’ theory can be used as references for the Malaysian car advertising development, such as content analysis, semiology, audience research and in-depth interviews with advertising practitioners, media and opinion leaders are the main components of the data collection. Malaysia, with its ethnic, language and religious differences is an obvious choice of research to observe possible cultural influences on business practices. The ways in which the semiotic interact with each other within an advertisement is discussed, and these are related to the construction of cultural identities. This research is helpful and beneficial to finalize which are the most effective style of advertising in automotive sales, which they can adopt to achieve the best results. The findings suggests some significant implications which helps advertisers to create better local advertisements.

Serving Up Chineseness: Myths of Authenticity and Identity in Kylie Kwong’s Cookery Texts

This paper seeks to examine the form and content of the culinary television programmes and cookbooks of Australian-Chinese celebrity chef and restaurateur, Kylie Kwong. It will utilise Bill Nichols’ theory of “The Challenge of Persuasion” to demonstrate how Kwong’s cookery show, Kylie Kwong: Cooking with Heart and Soul, is not just about food and cooking, but embodies particular ideologies and “myths,” as theorised by Barthes, about Chinese culture and identity. It also draws upon selected excerpts from Kwong’s cookbooks and food memoir, Kylie Kwong: Recipes and Stories (2003) and My China: A Feast for the Senses (2007), to unpack their representations of Chinese culture and identity. My aim is to elucidate how Kwong’s cooking show and cookbooks transcend their pragmatic function to become representational tools that carry specific meanings about Chineseness, both in terms of its production and consumption.

Bringing Bodies Back In: For a Phenomenological and Psychoanalytic Film Criticism of Embodied Cultural Identity

This article reassesses the concept of identification in line with the increased importance phenomenology has taken on in film-philosophy of the 1990s and 2000s. In the 1970s and 1980s, a Lacanian psychoanalytic interpretation of identification dominated film theory and criticism, and spectatorial engagement with elements of films was understood as what psychoanalysis calls secondary identification – the identification with stable subject-positions (characters) in the film-text. But non-Lacanian psychoanalysis and Merleau-Ponty’s existential phenomenology offer film-philosophy a very different understanding of identification as a non image-based, ‘blind’, bodily affective tie that is established between spectators and what Vivian Sobchack describes as ‘the sense and sensibility of materiality itself’ (Sobchack 2004, 65). By first exploring how this more bodily (for psychoanalysis, primary ) identification is theorized by psychoanalysts (Freud, Paul Schilder, Henri Wallon) and by film theorists (Kaja Silverman), the article proposes that film criticism make greater use of it in order to engage more meaningfully with the visible cultural specificities – size, skin colour, age, sex – of the images of bodies viewed on cinema screens. It is not just ‘the’ body that needs bringing back into thinking about film spectatorship, but culturally differentiated bodies , both on the screen and in the auditorium. A psychoanalytic and phenomenological film criticism of embodied cultural identity, one that attends to the materiality of the film and of the body-images and objects on the screen, may be the most culturally and politically useful successor to ‘screen’ theory of the 1970s and 1980s.

Dutch Disease Economics A case Study of Indonesia

The term ‘Dutch disease’ was first used to describe the indirect effects of the boom in the gas sector in the Netherlands in the 1960s on other sectors. This paper applies this framework to analyse the impact of the 2007-2008 surge in oil and gas prices in Indonesia. It finds that this has induced a real appreciation of the Rupiah. In contrast to ‘Dutch disease’ theory, it has been accompanied by growth in agricultural and manufacturing exports. The simulation results suggest that the observed real appreciation due to the booming energy has inhibited the growth of Indonesian exports of agricultural and manufacturing products. Keywords: Dutch disease, energy, agricultural and manufacturing exports

Metode Pembaruan Hukum Keluarga Islam Kontemporer

This article shortly discusses ‘ushul al-fiqh’ theories developed by prominent scholars, especially those related to two concepts: conventional and contemporary. These appear in relation to contem- porary Islamic Family Law reform in the form of codification. In determining legal status of a prob- lem, in some cases, only one of the concepts is usually used. However, in many cases, combina- tion of two or more concepts is used. In case of polygamy, for example, both concepts require fairness and capable for men to be allowed polygamy. Yet, to guarantee such fairness, contempo- rary concept requires more concrete criteria, such as fairness in distribution of properties. Keywords: ushul al-fiqh, Islamic Family Law, reform, conventional, contemporary.

Surface polaritons on left-handed cylinders: A complex angular momentum analysis

We consider the scattering of electromagnetic waves by a left-handed cylinder -- i.e., by a cylinder fabricated from a left-handed material -- in the framework of complex angular momentum techniques. We discuss both the TE and TM theories. We emphasize more particularly the resonant aspects of the problem linked to the existence of surface polaritons. We prove that the long-lived resonant modes can be classified into distinct families, each family being generated by one surface polariton propagating close to the cylinder surface and we physically describe all the surface polaritons by providing, for each one, its dispersion relation and its damping. This can be realized by noting that each surface polariton corresponds to a particular Regge pole of the $S$ matrix of the cylinder. Moreover, for both polarizations, we find that there exists a particular surface polariton which corresponds, in the large-radius limit, to the surface polariton which is supported by the plane interface. There exists also an infinite family of surface polaritons of whispering-gallery type which have no analogs in the plane interface case and which are specific to left-handed materials.