Volume 7 Number 4 (April )

Influence of the Time of Year on the Reproductive Efficiency of Dazu Black and Mongolian White Cashmere Goats in Southwestern China

Ketian Wong, Yongju Zhao, Zhongquan Zhao

With the aim to evaluate the reproductive performance of the Dazu Black (DZB) and Mongolian White Cashmere (IMCG) goatsâ€™ races according to the times of the year. To integrate these reproductive traits, they were compared at different times of the year. At the same time, the prolific, fertility and fertility of herds were evaluated. Significant differences between epochs (P< 0.01) were determined for the fertility variable, although the fertility rate of DZB goats was higher (85.2%) compared to IMCG (79.7%), no significant differences were observed. The variable prolificity shows high values in the four measures, and no statistically significant differences were found for them. As for the number of births per epoch, the highest values were found in the spring for the DZB breed and summer for IMCG. Correlations showed average results with positive correlations of 56.60% for DZB and 62.26% for IMCG. The time of year influenced the number of offspring at birth negatively (r-0.06), the highest number of births occurred in spring for DZB and in summer for MWC and the presence of double births prevailed in both races during the period evaluated. The Dazu Black and Mongolian White Cashmere goats have defined characteristics that have modeled the genetic and phenotypic structure as a standard for each breed through environmental influence and cultural practices. This aspect demonstrates the adaptation and rusticity of goats and their ability to consume and take advantage of available foods. The sample size, distribution and methodology used in this research makes it possible to conclude that DZB goats and IMCG are a valuable genetic resource for adaptation, rusticity and productive efficiency.

Factors Affecting Policyholdersâ€™ Satisfaction towards Life Insurance: An Empirical Study on Life Insurance Policyholders in Bangladesh

Sangita Basak

Insurance represents a very important tool to minimize risks borne by people and businesses in trendy economies. Itâ€™s nothing but a mechanism of spreading the chance of one to the shoulders of the many. Insurance is one vital segments of monetary system. The insurance business is exclusive within the sense that it's rewarded for managing the chance of alternative parties. Human life is the most precious thing and life insurance is the most significant form of insurance that provides monetary protection to individuals and their families at the time of unsure risks or injury. Although life canâ€™t indemnify, life insurance provides a way of security, safety and protection to people and conjointly encourages savings among folks. This study aims to behold the factors affecting policyholdersâ€™ satisfaction towards life insurance policies in Bangladesh which will help insurance companies to develop strategies to grow and sustain the life insurance business. The study is descriptive in nature, has been conducted supported both primary and secondary data. Twelve (12) variables have identified in this respect and hundred (100) policyholders are selected randomly from different locality. Collected data have tested with the help of various statistical tools like reliability and validity checking, regression analysis, ANOVA, weighted average method and hypothesis testing. The analyzed data has been presented in the form of table, graphs and charts. The study suggested that mass communication helps to form awareness and trust among the people with reference to taking associate degree contract strategy. The study concluded that low premium, service quality, efficient agent, trust, technology and communication are the most significant motivating factors compared to product feature, price, flexibility, brand value, economic growth and maturity benefits on policyholders` satisfaction. This study can become useful for the advance of insurance in Bangladesh.

Development of integrated learning module on the development of Learning Devices

Wiwy T. Pulukadang, Sayama Malabar, Abdul Kadir Husain, Haris Pana I

The problems in this research are 1) How is the preparation of integrated learning tools for PGSD UNG students? 2) What is the quality of the integrated learning module developed in PGSD UNG students? This study aims to 1) describe the preparation of integrated learning tools for students majoring in PGSD UNG; and 2) Producing a quality integrated learning development module for students majoring in PGSD UNG. The results showed that the objective conditions of integrated learning regarding the preparation of integrated learning devices in the PGSD department of UNG include, among others, lecturers who teach integrated learning courses do not discuss with each other as team teaching so that the learning outcomes of the subjects are not achieved, there are no good teaching materials so that students doing assignments correctly and copying and pasting assignments or downloading them from the internet, learning so far without submitting adequate explanations so that students without clear direction guidance, students are only asked to arrange learning devices and not discuss together the mistakes they make and lectures are not well structured. After doing research and development, the fourth semester students of PGSD Department are getting better with a positive response from students. The quality of the integrated learning module has met the predetermined aspects. The quality of integrated learning modules after being measured based on the characteristics of a quality module, there are 5 aspects. The quality of integrated learning modules is also developed based on input from validators who are media experts, material experts and linguists so that the quality of the integrated learning module is better.

An Analysis on the implementation of Multiple Intelligence-Based Character Education Management Model in Junior High Schools in Gorontalo Province

The research aims to: a) analyze the design of multiple intelligence-based character education management planning, b) analyze the procedure performed by the school in implementing the multiple intelligence-based character education, c) analyze the implementation of integration of multiple intelligence-based character value in learning, d) analyze the implementation of multiple intelligence-based inbound and outbound activities, e) analyze the availability of supporting resources in the implementation of multiple intelligence-based character education, f) analyze the development of studentsâ€™ character quality, g) analyze the quality assurance of multiple intelligence-based character education management, and h) analyze the regional government support in the multiple intelligence-based character education management. This research employs an explanatory method where the data are collected by using questionnaire, interview, observation, and documentation. Meanwhile, the data analysis applies explanatory analysis. The findings reveal that the implementation of multiple intelligence-based character education management model in Junior High Schools in Gorontalo Province achieves a good category. The result of analysis in every indicator indicates that: a) the school has designed the multiple intelligence-based character education management planning and included in the School Work Plan, b) the procedure of multiple intelligence-based character education management is performed by referring to the predetermined standard operating procedure, c) the integration of character value in the learning is done by applying active, creative, effective, and fun learning approach to find studentsâ€™ experience as a base of positive character value habitation, d) the inbound and outbound activities are organized consistently by following a determined schedule and emphasize on intellectual, emotional, and spiritual character strengthening of the students, e) the supporting resources for character education management has been well-provided, f) the studentsâ€™ character quality has developed optimally particularly the emotional and spiritual characters, g) the quality assurance has been able to ensure that the multiple intelligence-based character education management has run well, and h) the regional government has supported the implementation of character education well, however improvement is required in aspects of raising fund and giving reward for school that manages to develop the multiple intelligence-based character education.