Conservation and restoration of some icons from the collection of church objects of Agapia Monastery, Neamţ, Romania

Agapia Monastery – the remarkable Moldavian monastery painted by Nicolae Grigorescu – has a precious heritage of icons, books and documents, liturgical textiles, goldsmithing. Among these, the main place is occupied by the icons painted in the XV-XIX centuries, either in post-Byzantine style, in tempera technique, or in realistic style, in oil technique. Some icons from the XVIII-XIX centuries have been preserved and restored in the Icon Restoration laboratory of the Faculty of Theology in Iaşi. In time, the icons kept in the storage of the Monastery Museum have suffered of degradation caused both by the deficient author’s technique and by the exogenous, biotic and abiotic factors. The wooden supports of some icons were severely degraded by the attack of xylophagous insects, being affected both the mechanical resistance and the appearance of the wood. The numerous galleries immediately below the pictorial layer determined its deformation. The pictorial layer of some icons was degraded mainly due to the errors of the painters’ work technique: very thin and fragile preparation layer or excessive binder, which led to the formation of accentuated early cracks. The appearance of the icons was affected either by the chromatic alteration of the protective varnish, or by the deposits of dust and soot in the atmosphere. The interventions for the conservation of the icons consisted in biociding the painting support and in consolidating the pictorial layer detached from the wooden support. The restoration of the icons aimed at removing the dirt deposits from the painting by physico-chemical means, filling the gaps in the icons and their chromatic integration, with easily reversible materials. After conservation and restoration, the icons returned to the Agapia Monastery for use.

O familie model şi rezonanţa ei în comunitate

Ethnographic studies have revealed the importance of the family in the development of popular culture among Romanians, highlighting its role in transmitting old creative traditions in art and its wide receptivity to innovations in current work technique. In this context, the author concludes that the family presents itself as a constant in the process of shaping the culture and civilization of a people, but also as a source of values that is continuously implemented in the reality of community and individual life. Its appearance is the result of a long and complex process, which has its beginning in the early stages of the development of the family as a social unit. In the present approach, the author discusses a family of musicians, who became a model for the locals of Costiceni village, revealing the spiritual values of resonance that it generated over the years to the rural community from which it draws its roots. Insisting on the spiritual side, he will demonstrate how this social constant has survived and how over the years it has become a generative example of culture and civilization in the genuine environment, thanks to its functions: ethical, educational, psychological, political, legal and religious.

The repair of chipped ceramics with the direct adhesive technique of self-adhesive system for fixing on a composite basis BIFIX SE (VOCO, Germany). The clinical case

Summary. The single chips of ceramic structures remain a big problem for both the patient and for the doctor, especially in the frontal area, when for some objective reason, they cannot immediately change the construction. The work is justified by the choice of materials and the method of direct restoration of a single defect is described on a zirconium basis using the BIFIX SE self-adhesive system and the Futurabond U universal adhesive (VOCO, Germany). The repair of chipped ceramics is a real necessity. And the durability of restorations directly depends on the compliance with adhesive work technique, as well as the analysis of the reasons leading to the destruction of the ceramic mass and following up the patient's regime. Key words: the chipped ceramics, direct restoration, adhesive technique, self-adhesive system for fixing.

The Efficacy of Using Pair Work Technique in Teaching Conditional Sentences to Indonesian English as Foreign Language (EFL) Students

This research aims at finding out the efficacy of using the pair work technique in teaching grammar especially the conditional sentences to Indonesian English as Foreign Language (EFL) students. The main question of this research: Is the use of the pair work technique effective in teaching conditional sentences to Indonesian EFL students?. The research can be an addition to the persisting teaching grammar of English particularly the conditional sentences through the use of the pair-work technique. This research was conducted at the tenth-grade students at SMA Kristen Mercusuar Kupang, an Indonesian High School. The total number of samples was 25 students. The research used a pre-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design. The pre-test was given to find out the basic ability of the students in mastering conditional sentences and the post-test given to find out the students’ improvement in mastering conditional sentences after giving the treatment by using of pair work technique. The findings show that using the pair work technique is effective in teaching conditional sentences to Indonesian EFL students. It is supported by the result of the significance test through SPSS 20 program that the P was 0.00. Therefore, it is recommended to use the pair work technique in developing students’ competence in mastering conditional sentences l of Indonesian EFL students.

A Wearable Sensor System for Physical Ergonomics Interventions Using Haptic Feedback

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major concern globally affecting societies, companies, and individuals. To address this, a new sensor-based system is presented: the Smart Workwear System, aimed at facilitating preventive measures by supporting risk assessments, work design, and work technique training. The system has a module-based platform that enables flexibility of sensor-type utilization, depending on the specific application. A module of the Smart Workwear System that utilizes haptic feedback for work technique training is further presented and evaluated in simulated mail sorting on sixteen novice participants for its potential to reduce adverse arm movements and postures in repetitive manual handling. Upper-arm postures were recorded, using an inertial measurement unit (IMU), perceived pain/discomfort with the Borg CR10-scale, and user experience with a semi-structured interview. This study shows that the use of haptic feedback for work technique training has the potential to significantly reduce the time in adverse upper-arm postures after short periods of training. The haptic feedback was experienced positive and usable by the participants and was effective in supporting learning of how to improve postures and movements. It is concluded that this type of sensorized system, using haptic feedback training, is promising for the future, especially when organizations are introducing newly employed staff, when teaching ergonomics to employees in physically demanding jobs, and when performing ergonomics interventions.

Nilai Budaya dan Moral dalam Tradisi (Lisan) Muayak pada Acara Sunatan Masyarakat Banding Agung OKU Selatan (Sumatera Selatan)

ABSTRAKSastra daerah merupakan bagian dari suatu tradisi dan budaya warisan nenek moyang yang harus kita lestarikan. Salah satu budaya lokal yang harus dilestarikan oleh generasi penerusnya adalah tradisi lisan muayak yang berasal dari Banding Agung OKU Selatan. Budaya lokal tersebut diciptakan oleh masyarakat ranau dengan daya kreativitas yang dituntut untuk melahirkan pengalaman batin. Bahkan dijadikan sebagai pengalaman hidup masyarakat ranau yang pada hakikatnya merupakan bagian dari seni yang berusaha menampilkan nilai-nilai keindahan yang bersifat aktual dan imajinatif yang berhubungan dengan renungan terhadap berbagai macam problema yang berhubungan dengan manusia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan nilai-nilai budaya dan moral yang disampaikan dalam tradisi (lisan) muayak pada acara sunatan masyarakat Banding Agung OKU Selatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Sumber data adalah rekaman tradisi (lisan) muayak. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah teknik dokumentasi. Untuk menganalisis data, penulis menggunakan teknik analisis karya. Berdasarkan hasil analisis disimpulkan bahwa nilai budaya terdiri dari nilai budaya dalam hubungan manusia dengan Tuhan, nilai budaya dalam hubungan manusia dengan manusia lain, nilai budaya dalam hubungan manusia dengan masyarakat, nilai budaya dalam hubungan manusia dengan alam, dan nilai budaya dalam hubungan manusia dengan dirinya sendiri. Selanjutnya, nilai moral terdiri atas nilai moral religius, nilai moral pribadi, dan nilai moral sosial.Kata kunci: Nilai budaya, nilai moral, tradisi, MuayakABSTRACTLocal literature is part of a tradition and cultural heritage that we must preserve, one of the local cultures that must be preserved by the next generation is the oral tradition of Muayak originating from Banding Agung OKU Selatan The local culture was created by the Ranau community with the creativity which is required to create the inner experiences, but more than that as the life experience of the Ranau community which is essentially part of art that eager to display the values of beauty that are actual and imaginative that are associated with reflections on various kinds of problems related to humans. The purpose of this study is to describe the cultural and moral values conveyed in the oral (oral) tradition at the circumcision of the Banding Agung OKU Selatan. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The data source is a recording of the oral tradition. The data collection technique is a documentation technique. To analyze the data, the writer used the work technique analysis. Based on the results of the analysis concluded that cultural values consist of cultural values in human relations with God, cultural values in human relations with other humans, cultural values in human relations with society, cultural values in human relations with nature, and cultural values in human relations with him itself. Furthermore, the moral values which consist of religious moral values, personal moral values, and social moral values.Keyword: cultural values, moral values, traditions, Muayak

Value of Quantitative Analysis of Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis Based on Myocardial Work Technique

Background: This study investigated the clinical value of the myocardial work technique for the quantitative analysis of left ventricular (LV) systolic function in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients with or without left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH).Methods: A total of 58 MHD patients and 29 normal subjects were registered in this study. The MHD patients were divided into the non-left ventricular hypertrophy (NLVH) group (n=32) and the LVH group (n=26) according to the LV myocardial index (LVMI). Automated function imaging was used to analyze the dynamic images of the LV myocardium obtained in two-, three-, and four-chamber views. The blood pressure was inputted to generated the LV global longitudinal strain (GLS), myocardial global work index (GWI), global constructive work (GCW), global wasted work (GWW), global work efficiency (GWE), and peak strain dispersion (PSD). GLS, PSD, and the MW parameters (GWI, GCW, GWW, GWE) were compared between groups and the correlations between these parameters and the LV ejection fraction (LVEF) were examined. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the efficacy of MW parameters and GLS for the assessment of LV systolic dysfunction in MHD patients with LVH.Results: The LVH group had significantly lower GWE, GWI, GCW, and GLS but higher GWW and PSD than the control and NLVH groups. Compared with the control group, the NLVH group had significantly lower GWE and GLS and higher GWW, but no significant differences in GWI, GCW, and PSD were observed between these two groups. The LVEF was negatively correlated with GWW in MHD patients, but positively correlated with GWI, GWE, and GCW. Area under the curve (AUC) analysis revealed that in the LVH group, GWE, GWW, GWI, and GCW had appreciable AUC, sensitivity, and specificity for evaluating LV function in LVH patients. Conclusion: MW parameters can be effectively used to evaluate the LV systolic function in MHD patients with or without LVH.

ENHANCING STUDENTS’ TRANSLATION ABILITY THROUGH GROUP WORK

Translation is a compulsory subject which must be mastered by the sixth semester students of STKIP Muhammadiyah Kotabumi, by mastering this course, they automatically also must master the mastery of English vocabulary and grammar. One of the ways done by lecturer in improving the ability to translate Indonesian into English and vice versa by the application of group work technique, in this case before learning begins the lecturer needs to prepare a syllabus, semester learning plan, teaching materials, and also the media used by lecturer in the learning process of translation courses. The first step taken by the lecturer in this case is Plan, while in the main activity through group work technique, the lecturer asks students to make groups of 3 to 4 students to translate the text given by the lecturer, when they are finished, the lecturer checks the results of the group by submitting the answers or also discussed together, other ways of group work is in pairs. The lecturer also gives appreciation to each group that can answer correctly; at this stage the lecturer also observes the learning process of students. The last stage is reflection, at this stage the lecturer presents the findings during the learning process, this aims to improve the learning process in the next stage is better and increased.

Peningkatan Kreativitas Mahasiswa dalam Menulis Puisi Melalui Teknik Satu Peristiwa Satu Karya

Artikel ini akan membahas penerapan cara untuk menggali gagasan, ide, pikiran, atau perasaan yang ada pada mahasiswa melalui kreativitas menulis puisi dengan teknik satu peristiwa satu karya (KMP-SPSK). Teknik diujicobakan dengan metode penelitian eksperimen semu pada mahasiswa Semester Tiga. Adapun teknik penelitian yang digunakan adalah tes dan angket. Target yang diharapkan dari penelitian ini adalah terwujudnya kreativitas mahasiswa dengan optimalisasi peningkatan kemampuan berpuisi melalui teknik SPSK. Oleh karena itu, luaran yang diharapkan adalah setiap mahasiswa memiliki kumpulan atau antologi puisi karya masing-masing. Semua kegiatan dilaksanakan untuk menjawab permasalahan keefektifan penggunaan teknik SPSK dalam peninghklatan kemampuan mahasiswa menulis puisi.Kata kunci: kreativitas, satu peristiwa satu karya, puisi.This article will discuss the application of ways to explore ideas, ideas, thoughts, or feelings that exist in students through the poetry writing creativity with the one-event one-work technique (KMP-SPSK). The technique was tested using quasi-experimental research methods on students in Semester Three. The research techniques used are tests and questionnaires. The expected target of this research is the realization of student creativity by optimizing the ability to poetry through the SPSK technique. Therefore, the expected outcome is that each student has a collection or anthology of their own poetry. All activities were carried out to address the issue of the effective use of the SPSK technique in improving students' ability to write poetry.Keywords: creativity, one event, one work, poetry.

USING THINK PAIR SHARE TEACHING STRATEGY TO STUDENTS IN TEACHING SPEAKING

Many people may find some difficulties to share their ideas or opinion through oral language. Even though they have something to speak, they do not know how to express it. They also have problems related to lack of participation and low motivation in speaking. Therefore, a teacher should select the best technique that can encourage students and increase their motivation to speak. The teacher can use “Pair Work” to teach English speaking. This technique demands students to be active to speak based on the material has been given. Through this technique, students should practice to speak in order to give agreeing and disagreeing opinion. By apliying this technique in speaking class, it will make the class fun and interesting. The objective of this paper is to explain how to use pair work technique in teaching speaking to junior high school students in Smpn 1 Plumbon.