Acculturation of Chinese and Islamic Culture at the Interior of the Ronghe Mosque

The architectural form of the Ronghe mosque is an architectural work with cultural tolerance related to building function change and cultural fusion. The combination of culture is manifested in the form of the mosque’s interior with various elements and ornaments. The visual form of the mosque’s interior represents the function of the building inside. In addition to its practical functions, the visuals mosque buildings provide visual meaning from the result of new formations because they get the influence of Chinese culture the characterizes the mosque so that it becomes a building of places of worship that have own character without reducing the values of Islamic law. Acculturation or cultural fusion in its applica-tion to the interior of mosque has a new form and some are only a combined form. In the discussion of this paper apply the case study approach as part of a qualitative framework, which will be discussed descriptively analytically. This method focuses on periodic observations of the object under study by looking for traces as suggested by Gehl (2013, p.24). Keywords Acculturation, Chinese Culture, Islamic Culture and Ronghe Mosque

Cultural influences and the mediating role of socio-cultural integration processes on the performance of cross-border mergers and acquisitions

This article has been made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund.This paper reports findings from a longitudinal case study (2005–2011) of a merger between an Austrian and a German energy provider. I develop a model of socio-cultural integration processes based on an analysis of critical incidents expressed in 71 problem-centred interviews and observations with acquired and acquiring employees at four different points of time: immediately before the takeover and during the first negotiation talks, and one, three and six years after the takeover. The findings suggest that the relationship between national and organizational cultural differences and M&A outcomes is mediated by socio-cultural integration processes defined in terms of the formation of interpersonal relationships, trust and shared identity. Based on these findings I formulate specific propositions and build an evidence-based model of M&A socio-cultural integration processes that guides future research and practice

Religion and Attitudes toward Same-Sex Marriage among U.S. Latinos

Objectives. This study examines links between multiple aspects of religious involvement and attitudes toward same-sex marriage among U.S. Latinos. The primary focus is on variations by affiliation and participation, but the possible mediating roles of biblical beliefs, clergy cues, and the role of religion in shaping political views are also considered. Methods. We use binary logistic regression models to analyze data from a large nationwide sample of U.S. Latinos conducted by the Pew Hispanic Forum in late 2006. Results. Findings highlight the strong opposition to same-sex marriage among Latino evangelical (or conservative) Protestants and members of sectarian groups (e.g., LDS), even compared with devout Catholics. Although each of the hypothesized mediators is significantly linked with attitudes toward same-sex marriage, for the most part controlling for them does not alter the massive affiliation/attendance differences in attitudes toward same-sex marriage. Conclusions. This study illustrates the importance of religious cleavages in public opinion on social issues within the diverse U.S. Latino population. The significance of religious variations in Hispanic civic life is likely to increase with the growth of the Latino population and the rising numbers of Protestants and sectarians among Latinos

Kajian Koreografi Tari Cangklak di Sanggar Rampoe Kota Banda Aceh

Penelitian ini mengangkat masalah bagaimana Koreografi Tari Cangklak di Sanggar Rampoe Kota Banda Aceh. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan Koreografi Tari Cangklak di Sanggar Rampoe Kota Banda Aceh. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah koreografer sanggar Rampoe, ketua sanggar Rampoe, penari dan pemusik sanggar Rampoe. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah tari Cangklak. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi data. Dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa koreografi tari Cangklak termasuk ke dalam tari kreasi yang berpola tradisi. Indikator dari koreografi tari Cangklak ini adalah menentukan tema, eksplorasi dan improvisasi gerak, komposisi dan evaluasi gerak, menentukan musik pengiring tari dan merancang tata busana dan tata rias tari. Tema tari Cangklak ini diambil dari bahasa Aceh yang artinya centil. Eksplorasi atau penjelajahan gerak dilakukan dengan melihat kebiasaan sehari-hari wanita Aceh yang dikaitkan dengan beberapa properti yang sering digunakan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari oleh seorang wanita, seperti payung, kipas, gelang kaki dan sapu tangan serta improvisasi gerak dilakukan secara spontan dan gerak yang belum biasa dilakukan oleh wanita dalam penggunaan properti tersebut. Setelah eksplorasi dan improvisasi gerak dilakukan, maka gerak yang telah didapatkan akan dievaluasi jika ada gerak yang dirasa tidak nyaman akan diganti atau dibuang jika dirasa gerakan tersebut tidak cocok. Tata busana yang dikenakan telah disesuaikan dengan tema tarian oleh koreografer tari yaitu memakai pakaian Aceh serta dilengkapi dengan berbagai accesoris yang menunjang tari agar sesuai dengan tema. Tata rias yang digunakan adala tata rias cantik sesuai dengan tema penggambaran pesona wanita Aceh

Job Satisfaction and Employee\u27s Self-Schema at Workplace: a Literature Review

The purpose of the present study is to determine the relationship between job satisfaction and self-schema amongst employees at the workplace. The results of the study revealed that self-schema derived from feelings and attitudes of employees based on their satisfaction at the workplace; and, explained that employees\u27 schemas are various, completely. This study likewise considered on job satisfaction as a main organizational factor that increases the amount of performance and presence of employees at the workplace. Also, it focused on self-schema that pivotal role in employees believes about themselves. Moreover, lack of attention to job satisfaction that influenced on employees\u27 scheme appeared some abnormal organizational behaviors at workplace. Thus, the present study supports job satisfaction to achieve appropriate scheme among employees at the workplace

The Influence of Celebrity Endorser Agnes Monica Towards Perception and Interest to Buy on Honda Vario in Pekanbaru

The research is conducted to analyze the influence of Celebrity Endorser Agnes Monica towards Perception and Interest to Buy on Honda Vario in Pekanbaru. There are five variables in this research suchas Credibility (X1), Compatibility (X2), Attractiveness (X3), Perception (Y1) and Interest to Buy (Y2). There are 90 respondents in this study which are with by purposive sampling from all Pekanbarus people who do not use Honda Vario yetas total population. Meanwhile qulitatif and quantitative methods are chosen for data analysis by SPSS version 20. The result of this research shows that the variables of Credibility, Compatibility, Attractiveness affect both positively and significantly towards Perception and Interest to Buy on Honda Vario in Pekanbaru. Variables of Credibility, Compability, Attractiveness affect more strength influence towards Interest to Buy on Honda Vario in Pekanbaru after using Moderating Variable, that is Perception Variable.Keywords :Celebrity Endorser, Perception, Interest to Buying

Pembelajaran Menulis Puisi Dengan Memanfaatkan Teknik Brainwriting Pada Peserta Didik Sd/mi Kelas V

Peserta didik Sekolah Dasar/Madrasah Ibtidaiyahkelas Vdalam kegiatan proses pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia khususnya dalam aspek menulis puisi masih belum maksimal. Hambatan dalam pembelajaran menulis puisi disebabkan oleh beberapa hal, antara lain: kurangnya minat peserta didik terhadap pembelajaran menulis puisi, hal itu disebabkan karena guru belum menggunakan teknik pembelajaran yang inovatif ketika pembelajaran berlangsung. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan suatu teknik pembelajaran yang efektif agar mempermudah peserta didik dalam mempraktikkan menulis puisi, teknik yang digunakan yaitu teknik Brainwriting

Conflict Management Styles and Staff\u27 Job Satisfaction at Organization

One of the important organizational factors among staffs is job satisfaction. This inner feeling assumed as basic factor that emerged by various elements at workplace. According to the different role of elements that effect on job satisfaction, organization\u27s managers should be consider the correct styles of management. In reality, lack of consideration to this human need leads to appear various abnormal behaviors at organization. The main purpose of present literature review is focused on the vital role of conflict management styles on job satisfaction among staff and also examines relationships between conflict management styles and job satisfaction at workplace. In reality, momentous regard should be dedicated the accurate management styles at organization. Correspondingly, the precise management styles as external element have noticeable role on job satisfaction at organization because each of these styles can advance the obligation of staff toward organization. The current initiative is about improving job satisfaction among staff and finding exact management style which is one of the central parts of organization progress

Perceived Health Beliefs of Fertile Age Women Upon Early Breast Examination

Breast cancer remains a problem in Indonesia because 68.6% of patients see a doctor at an advanced stage, while in the early stages are only 22.4%. One of precaution can be done by early detection of breast cancer with breast examination. This study was conducted to analyze the relationship between perceived health beliefs of fertile age women with practice of early breast examination. This study is an observational analytic study using a case-control design. Samples were taken from the population by simple random sampling. Total sample are 24 case groups and 24 control groups. The independent variables were perceived threat, perceived benefits, perceived barriers. The dependent variables were practice of early breast examination. The results of the study were analyzed by using Chi Square test. The results of bivariat analyze are known that the variables are related to the practice of early breast examination are perceived threat (p = 0,013), and perceived barriers (p = 0,021). Variables that are not related to the practice of early breast examination are perceived benefit (p = 0,348). The conclusion is perceived threat, and perceived barriers in fertile age women are significantly related to practice of early breast examination. Advised for women to be able to be a savior for himself and the booster and motivator to the other women in the neighborhood for the early detection of breast cancer

Pengaruh Event Sponsorship terhadap Brand Image Rokok A – Mild pada PT. Hm Sampoerna Tbk. Cabang Pekanbaru

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. Cabang Pekanbaru Tujuan dari penelitian iniadalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh yang ditimbulkan oleh variabel event sponsorship terhadapbrand image rokok A-Mild pada PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. Cabang Pekanbaru. Untuk mencapai tujuantersebut, dilakukan penelitian dengan menggunakan sampel sebanyak 100 orang responden. Metodepengambilan sampel dilakukan secara Accidental Sampling, dimana sampel yang dijadikan respondenpada penelitian ini adalah konsumen rokok A-Mild yang ditemui secara kebetulan pada saat penelitianini berlangsung.Metode analisis yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kuantitatif dan analisissecara parsial (analisis regresi linear sederhana dengan bantuan program SPSS versi 17.0). Namun,sebelum analisis tersebut dilakukan, jawaban responden per variabel ditransformasikan terlebihdahulu menjadi jawaban yang berskala interval dengan menggunakan Metode Suksesif Interval (MSI)dengan bantuan program ORDI versi 1.0. untuk mendapatkan gambaran jawaban responden yanglebih tajam dan akurat. Dari hasil pengujian yang telah dilakukan, uji regresi parsial (Uji t)menunjukkan bahwa variabel bebas yang diteliti memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap variabelbrand image