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Pengembangan Perangkat Assessment Pembelajaran Matematika Pokok Bahasan Geometri Dan Pengukuran Smp/Mts, Robert Edy Sudarwan, Heri Retnawati Dec 2015

Pengembangan Perangkat Assessment Pembelajaran Matematika Pokok Bahasan Geometri Dan Pengukuran Smp/Mts, Robert Edy Sudarwan, Heri Retnawati

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mengembangkan produk perangkat assessment pembelajaran pada pokok bahasan geometri dan pengukuran yang berorientasi pada aspek pengetahuan, keterampilan dan sikap peserta didik SMP/MTs kelas VII dan VIII sebagai hasil pengembangan berdasarkan kajian teori, pendapat ahli, dan pendapat pengguna dengan kualifikasi baik; dan (2) mendeskripsikan kualitas produk assessment pembelajaran pada pokok bahasan geometri dan pengukuran yang berorientasi pada aspek pengetahuan, keterampilan dan sikap peserta didik SMP/MTs kelas VII dan VIII berdasarkan aspek kevalidan, kepratisan dan keefektifan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan untuk menghitung reliabilitas dengan menggunakan α-reliability, untukα ‰¥ 60 maka reliabel. Percentage of Agrements (PA) …


Pola Asuh Balita Ibu-Ibu Kelompok Sasaran Pada Program Kegiatan Bina Keluarga Balita Usia 0-12 Bulan Dusun Gandekan Kartasura, Chatia Hastasari, Paramastu Titis Anggitya, Anniez Rachmawati Musslifah Dec 2015

Pola Asuh Balita Ibu-Ibu Kelompok Sasaran Pada Program Kegiatan Bina Keluarga Balita Usia 0-12 Bulan Dusun Gandekan Kartasura, Chatia Hastasari, Paramastu Titis Anggitya, Anniez Rachmawati Musslifah

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The rapid advancement of information technology was not enough to bring change in the attitude of the mothers in applying good parenting on their children. There are still many women who apply parenting capital only a myth or hereditary habits. The impact of the low level of understanding about parenting maternal age, especially toddlers 0-12 months of this should be a serious concern of all parties concerned, as stem from the application of good parenting toddlers that we can prepare the next generation of quality. The purpose of this study was to determine the parenting toddlers of mother target …


Interaksi Simbolik Santri Pondok Pesantren Al-Amin Pabuaran Purwokerto, Siti Machmiyah Dec 2015

Interaksi Simbolik Santri Pondok Pesantren Al-Amin Pabuaran Purwokerto, Siti Machmiyah

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In this life, human need to interact with other people for accomplishing social needs. Without communication, human, can't interact. Santri (student at traditional Muslim School) also need to have interaction with others. Santri is designation for a person who lives in Islamic Boarding House and study about religiousness. This research tries to explain about santri's stigma and symbols use by santri. From this research, it can be inferred that: there are 2 Stigmas that attached in santri, they are physical stigma (it's about santri's attributes and clothes) and positive social stigma; There are numbers of symbols dealing with verbal …


Male Gender Role Messages Pada Tokoh "Hero" Dalam Episode "Cahaya Hati" Di Program "Zero To Hero" Metro Tv, Nisa Imawati Hidayat Dec 2015

Male Gender Role Messages Pada Tokoh "Hero" Dalam Episode "Cahaya Hati" Di Program "Zero To Hero" Metro Tv, Nisa Imawati Hidayat

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The research purpose is to determine how the television documentary producer "Zero to Hero" program on Metro TV classify male gender role messages in the cast of "hero" in that program. Researcher used social semiotics method Theo van Leeuwen with multimodal analysis procedure and 24 of male gender role theories from Ian M. Harris, that have been categorized into 5 classification: standard bearers, lovers, workers, bosses and rugged individuals. The result of this study revealed that the television documentary producer "Zero to Hero" program, construct the male gender role messages in the cast of "hero" to the category of …


Implementasi Teori Komunikasi Sosial Budaya Dalam Pembangunan Integrasi Bangsa, Suranto Aw Dec 2015

Implementasi Teori Komunikasi Sosial Budaya Dalam Pembangunan Integrasi Bangsa, Suranto Aw

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Development is a process that is carried out continuously in a region over time. Development leads the improvement of the lives and well-being, both in terms of material and nonmaterial. To Indonesia, the development process is a planned activity to achieve national goals as mandated in the 1945 Constitution, which among others, to promote the general welfare, united, sovereign, fair, and prosperous. Indicators of well-being are not just limited to the economic aspect and materialistic, but also concerning aspects of harmony, unity, and integration of national life in dignity characterized by solidarity excellence. So that it is needed to …


Peran Teknologi Komunikasi Dalam Interaksi Ayah Dan Anak Studi Kasus: Interaksi Ayah Dan Anak Melalui Smartphone, Detania Savitri Dec 2015

Peran Teknologi Komunikasi Dalam Interaksi Ayah Dan Anak Studi Kasus: Interaksi Ayah Dan Anak Melalui Smartphone, Detania Savitri

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Function of a father is to support the finance of his family, while the mother functions as a nurturer for the child. A father that works full time will have his interaction with his child diminished. On the other side, communication technology has been developed to facilitate the interaction of individuals. This research aims to uncover if smartphones can increase the intensity and closeness of interaction between father and his children. Also, this research aims to know if fathers can socialize on his children through smartphones by controlling daily activities of the children. This article uses functionalism perspective. The …


Model Communication Enggagement Dalam Komunikasi Politik Calon Legislatif Dalam Pemilu Umum 2014, Zen Amirudin Dec 2015

Model Communication Enggagement Dalam Komunikasi Politik Calon Legislatif Dalam Pemilu Umum 2014, Zen Amirudin

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Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) Blitar in the general elections in 2014 gained nine seats compare to seven seats at previous election. The success caused due to synergistic communication engagements between political parties supporters such as Nahdlatul Ulama, Muslimat, Ansor Youth Movement and others. Meanwhile, during the campaign period, political communication of PKB Blitar candicate focus on: image building of candicate, campaign process, and communication media.
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Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa di Kabupaten Blitar dalam pemilihan umum 2014 telah berhasil memperoleh 9 kursi. Jumlah tersebut meningkat lebih banyak jika di bandingkan periode sebelumnya yang mendapatkan tujuh kursi. Faktor utama peningkatan kursi …


Mitos Dan Hiperrealitas Komunikasi Politik (Studi Iklan Pemilu Jusuf Kalla-Wiranto Versi Humble Dan Mampu), Anang Masduki Dec 2015

Mitos Dan Hiperrealitas Komunikasi Politik (Studi Iklan Pemilu Jusuf Kalla-Wiranto Versi Humble Dan Mampu), Anang Masduki

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One of the main elements in a modern democratic politics is widespread political advertisement. In the 2009 election in Indonesia, one of the main partner, namely Jusuf Kalla and Wiranto also do advertising, especially on television. This is done to boost the popularity and elektabilitasnya to win the election. And in these ads are myths and hyperreality. This study was conducted to uncover the myths and hyperreality that exist in the ad with the title "humble" and "mampu" belonging to the couple. The method used is semiotic theories of Roland Barthes. with a two-stage approach popularized by Roland Barthes, …


Analisis Kesulitan Belajar Mahasiswa Pada Mata Kuliah Kapita Selekta Matematika Sekolah Menengah, Ade Kumalasari, Sugiman Sugiman Dec 2015

Analisis Kesulitan Belajar Mahasiswa Pada Mata Kuliah Kapita Selekta Matematika Sekolah Menengah, Ade Kumalasari, Sugiman Sugiman

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan letak dan jenis kesulitan belajar matematika mahasiswa pendidikan matematika. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian campuran dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa pendidikan matematika di Universitas Jambi yang mengalami kesulitan belajar matematika pada mata kuliah Kapita Selekta Matematika Sekolah Menengah II. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa tes diagnostik dan pedoman wawancara. Letak kesulitan belajar matematika dilihat berdasarkan kesalahan/kesulitan mahasiswa dalam menyelesaikan tes diagnostik. Mahasiswa yang dikategorikan mengalami kesulitan diwawan-carai untuk memperoleh konfirmasi mengenai jenis kesulitan belajar matematika. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesulitan belajar matematikan mahasiswa terletak pada pengetahuan faktual 12,2%, pengetahuan konseptual 19,7%, pengetahuan …


Marjinalisasi (Publik) Aktivis Dalam Literatur Public Relations, Nurhidayati Kusumaningtyas Dec 2015

Marjinalisasi (Publik) Aktivis Dalam Literatur Public Relations, Nurhidayati Kusumaningtyas

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Activism can involve an individual or a collection of a few people. The practice of activism is often perceived as negative and destructive actions. In the literature of public relations, we will discover how the activist group pressure group categorized into the "source of trouble" and must be addressed by public relations practitioners. This perspective led to a bias that leads to marginalization of "activist public" in public relations literature. Marginalization process lasts through two methods: (1) the provision of which tend negative stigma, (2) the dominance of the paradigm of "corporate centric" in the literature of public relations. …


Hiperrealitas Dalam Social Media (Studi Kasus: Makan Cantik Di Senopati Pada Masyarakat Perkotaan), Herlinda Fitria Dec 2015

Hiperrealitas Dalam Social Media (Studi Kasus: Makan Cantik Di Senopati Pada Masyarakat Perkotaan), Herlinda Fitria

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This study reviews the phenomenon of eating in restaurants that recently came out as a new lifestyle known as "makan cantik" (aesthetic eating). This lifestyle is currently trending among young people, especially those in the urban areas such as Jakarta. This study uses qualitative methods to observe and describe makan cantik as a hyperreality on social media, constructed through simulation. Makan cantik is done with an intention of broadcasting the activity through social media. Makan cantik is a simulation that is intentionally constructed to present certain image, such that represents the upper class society. Beneath what's been presented in …


National Exam In Indonesia And Its Implications To The Teaching And Learning Of English, Ali Saukah, Agus Eko Cahyono Dec 2015

National Exam In Indonesia And Its Implications To The Teaching And Learning Of English, Ali Saukah, Agus Eko Cahyono

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

The change of the status of the National Exam (NE) from high-stakes testing to low-stakes testing inspired the researchers to explore its effects on the teaching and learning of English. This qualitative exploratory study tried to investigate how English teachers taught their students to prepare NE at senior high schools in two different functions by involving six English teachers from three schools varying in the quality in terms of the schools' demography, academic achievement, and facilities. The study was also strengthened by a set of secondary data from the results of the NE in 2015. The result of study involving …


The Effectiveness Of Web-Based Interactive Blended Learning Model In Electrical Engineering Courses, Hansi Effendi, Soenarto Soenarto, Herminarto Sofyan Dec 2015

The Effectiveness Of Web-Based Interactive Blended Learning Model In Electrical Engineering Courses, Hansi Effendi, Soenarto Soenarto, Herminarto Sofyan

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The study was to test the effectiveness of the Web-Based Interactive Blended Learning Model (BLIBW) for subjects in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Padang State University. The design that the researcher employed was a quasi-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest, which was conducted on a group of students consisting of 30 people and the test was conducted for two times. The effectiveness of BLIBW Model was tested by comparing the average pretest scores and the average posttest scores both in the first trial and the second trial. The average prestest and posttest scores in the first trial were 14.13 and …


Alternative Restrictions Of Sex Offenders' Social Media Use & The Freedom Of Speech, Norah M. Sloss Dec 2015

Alternative Restrictions Of Sex Offenders' Social Media Use & The Freedom Of Speech, Norah M. Sloss

Catholic University Journal of Law and Technology

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A Rare Family: Exploring Genetic Literacy In An Online Support Group, Heather H. Goltz, Sandra Acosta Dec 2015

A Rare Family: Exploring Genetic Literacy In An Online Support Group, Heather H. Goltz, Sandra Acosta

Journal of Family Strengths

Healthy People 2020 and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) define health literacy as the “degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” Essential components of health literacy include oral and print literacy, numeracy, and cultural and conceptual knowledge; the latter is influenced by sociodemographic factors and cultural understandings and approaches to concepts such as healthcare. Genetic literacy, a form of health literacy, may be defined as the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to individual understanding of genetic information, and genetic-based health, behavior, technology …


Back Matters, The Editors Dec 2015

Back Matters, The Editors

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

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Evaluation Of The Bridging Course Offered At A University To Foreign Students: Batches Of 2012 And 2013, Beatriz Eugenia Orantes Perez, Djemari Mardapi Dec 2015

Evaluation Of The Bridging Course Offered At A University To Foreign Students: Batches Of 2012 And 2013, Beatriz Eugenia Orantes Perez, Djemari Mardapi

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This evaluation was a case study of the bridging language program offered at YSU to KNB students, it evaluated the generations 2012/2013. The focus of this evaluation was to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the bridging program. This was a summative evaluation used the CIPP method. It was a pragmatic parallel mix-method design research. The analysis technique was descriptive for the qualitative data; and it was descriptive statistical for the quantitative data; Triangulation was used. 15 students, 6 teachers, 10 tutors, 3 administrators were involved. In each component of the evaluation strengths and weaknesses were found. The main strengths …


The Implementation Of E-Learning With Team Builder At Vocational High Schools, Mahmud Al Haq Patwary, Herman Dwi Surjono Dec 2015

The Implementation Of E-Learning With Team Builder At Vocational High Schools, Mahmud Al Haq Patwary, Herman Dwi Surjono

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This research is aimed at: (1) producing an appropriate e-learning for English language studies in vocational high school, (2) evaluating the suitability of the developed e-learning in terms of appropriateness, accuracy and clarity, screen presentation and design, and appropriateness of the team builder module aspect, and (3) evaluating the effectiveness of the e-learning in practical application. This research and development (R&D) study used Alessi and Trollip's model rearranged following ADDIE model, where the development of instruction followed Dick and Carey's model and the need assessment procedures were adapted from Lee & Owens. Overall appropriateness and quality of the e-learning from …


The Use Of Malcolm Baldridge Method For Formulating Strategic Planning In The Technological And Vocational Education, Suharno Suharno, Sukamto Sukamto, Sutarto Sutarto Dec 2015

The Use Of Malcolm Baldridge Method For Formulating Strategic Planning In The Technological And Vocational Education, Suharno Suharno, Sukamto Sukamto, Sutarto Sutarto

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The article described the results of a study evaluating the performance of Technological and Vocational Education (TVE) by means of Malcolm Baldrige method. The data on the performance was used in order to know its excellence and weakness. Based on the performance excellence and weakness, a competitive strategy could be formulated in order to improve the TVE quality. First, performance measurements by means of Malcolm Baldrige criteria were done on seven study programs from different universities. Second, results of the performance measurements were analyzed and described. With the data resulting from the performance measurements as the basis of the analysis, …


Developing A Model Of Competency And Expertise Certification Tests For Vocational High School Students, Pardjono Pardjono, Sugiyono Sugiyono, Aris Budiyono Dec 2015

Developing A Model Of Competency And Expertise Certification Tests For Vocational High School Students, Pardjono Pardjono, Sugiyono Sugiyono, Aris Budiyono

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This study aims to: (1) develop, produce, and investigate the appropriateness model of competency and expertise certification tests for vocational high school (VHS) students of the Mechanical Engineering expertise competency.To attain the objectives, the researcher conducted a research and development study consisting of 10 steps. The research product was validated by experts, VHS teachers, and lecturers at Mechanical Engineering Education through Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and the field tryout conducted at SMK Warga Surakarta and SMK Bhineka Karya Simo, Boyolali, Central Java. The results of the study are. (1) The study produces a model of Competency and Expertise Certification Tests …


Strengthening Vocational Character For Polytechnic Education Which Has Non-Production-Based Curriculum, Peni Handayani, Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro Dec 2015

Strengthening Vocational Character For Polytechnic Education Which Has Non-Production-Based Curriculum, Peni Handayani, Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The vocational character of polytechnic education has declined in the last ten years, especially for polytechnic which has non-production-based curriculum. This research aims to reveal factors which have contribution in the devocationalization of polytechnic education, and to find out the alternative solution to revocationalize by considering the current condition and the future demand. This study applied qualitative approach supported by quantitative data that involved three polytechnics in Bandung and Malang, three industries in Bandung, one industry in Yogyakarta, and an expert as representative from the Department of Industrial and Cooperation Yogyakarta. Interpretational inductive analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. …


Pengaruh Pengalaman Prakerin, Hasil Belajar Produktif Dan Dukungan Sosial Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Siswa Smk, Isnania Lestari, Budi Tri Siswanto Dec 2015

Pengaruh Pengalaman Prakerin, Hasil Belajar Produktif Dan Dukungan Sosial Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Siswa Smk, Isnania Lestari, Budi Tri Siswanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) tingkat kesiapan kerja siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negeri (SMKN) 2 Ciamis, dan (2) hubungan dan pengaruh pengalaman prakerin, hasil belajar mata diklat produktif dan dukungan sosial keluarga terhadap kesiapan kerja siswa SMKN 2 Ciamis. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian ex-post facto, dengan desain penelitian korelasional. Hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukan bahwa tingkat kesiapan kerja siswa SMKN 2 Ciamis adalah sebesar 36,65% siswa memiliki tingkat kesiapan kerja pada kategori sangat tinggi, dan 63,35% siswa memiliki tingkat kesiapan kerja yang tinggi. Hasil pengujian hipotesis menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara pengalaman prakerin, hasil belajar …


The Effectiveness Of Microcontroller Instructional System Through Simulation Program Method By Using Trainer Kit, Edidas Edidas, Jalius Jama Dec 2015

The Effectiveness Of Microcontroller Instructional System Through Simulation Program Method By Using Trainer Kit, Edidas Edidas, Jalius Jama

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The study was to test the learning effectiveness of program simulation method by using the trainer kit in Microcontroller System courses. The study was conducted to the students who took the microcontroller system courses in the academic year of 2013/2014. The students who took the course were divided into three groups and each of the group served as: (1) the experimental group; (2) control group; and (3) test instrument group. The learning outcome variables (Y2) and the awareness of thinkings (Y1) served as the dependent variable; on the other hand, the motivation (X1) and the creativity (X2) served as independent …


Implementation Of Digital Learning Using Interactive Multimedia In Excretory System With Virtual Laboratory, Heru Setiawan, Wiwi Isnaeni, F. Putut Martin Herry Budijantoro, Aditya Marianti Dec 2015

Implementation Of Digital Learning Using Interactive Multimedia In Excretory System With Virtual Laboratory, Heru Setiawan, Wiwi Isnaeni, F. Putut Martin Herry Budijantoro, Aditya Marianti

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The aim of this study are (1) Developing an interactive multimedia with virtual laboratory in excretory system for senior high school students (2) determine the eligibility of digital multimedia of excretory system (3) determine the effectivity of digital learning using interactive multimedia to improve student's achievement and student activities of excretory system. This research was conducted in senior high school in Indonesia at SMA 1 Jepon, Blora for 2 month. The research approach using Educational Research and development including: (1)research and information collecting (2)planning (3) develop a preliminary form of product (4) preliminary field testing, validation of media by experts. …


Asesmen Instalatur Listrik Berbasis Kebutuhan Industri Jasa Konstruksi Ketenagalistrikan, Sukardi Sukardi, Soenarto Soenarto Dec 2015

Asesmen Instalatur Listrik Berbasis Kebutuhan Industri Jasa Konstruksi Ketenagalistrikan, Sukardi Sukardi, Soenarto Soenarto

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

Penelitian ini bertujuan menghasilkan asesmen instalatur listrik (AILIS) berbasis industri jasa konstruksi ketenagalistrikan. Penelitian AILIS dikembangkan melalui tiga tahap, yaitu: desain atau perencanaan, uji coba terbatas, dan uji coba diperluas. Tahap desain meliputi: kegiatan prasurvei, studi hasil-hasil penelitian, analisis masalah, dan analisis kinerja instalatur listrik. Kegiatan tahap uji coba terbatas meliputi: validasi pakar dan pengguna, analisis dan revisi. Uji coba diperluas meliputi: pengumpulan data, analisis, revisi, dan diseminasi. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan instrumen berupa angket dan lembar observasi. Subjek uji coba berjumlah 210 responden para manajer perusahaan industri usaha jasa konstruksi ketenagalistrikan di Provinsi Sumatera Barat. Teknik analisis data …


Patricia Beckman, An Individual, Plaintiff, Counterclaim Defendant, And Appellant Vs. Cybertary Franchising, Inc.; Franchise Foundry, Llc; And Christian Faulconer, An Individual, Defendants, Counterclaimant (As To Cybertary), And Appellees. : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals Dec 2015

Patricia Beckman, An Individual, Plaintiff, Counterclaim Defendant, And Appellant Vs. Cybertary Franchising, Inc.; Franchise Foundry, Llc; And Christian Faulconer, An Individual, Defendants, Counterclaimant (As To Cybertary), And Appellees. : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2007– 2019)

BRIEF OF APPELLEES

Appeal from the Fourth Judicial District Court of
Utah County
The Honorable Darold J. McDade, District Court Judge


Winona Currents Annual Report 2015, University Advancement - Winona State University Dec 2015

Winona Currents Annual Report 2015, University Advancement - Winona State University

Winona Currents

This magazine published by Winona State University’s University Advancement was intended to inform WSU Alumni, students, faculty, staff and the greater community about Alumni and the university. Winona Currents Annual Report for 2015.


The Murray Ledger And Times, December 31, 2015, The Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2015

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 31, 2015, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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Internal Policing Of The Enduring Issue Of Racism In Professional Team Sports, Chris Davies, Neil Dunbar Dec 2015

Internal Policing Of The Enduring Issue Of Racism In Professional Team Sports, Chris Davies, Neil Dunbar

The University of Notre Dame Australia Law Review

The issue of racism is one that is covered by both international treaties and domestic legislation. Most major sports, however, now have internal regulations, usually reflecting the treaties and legislation. Case studies from Australian, English and European sport, in particular, football, basketball, cricket and rugby league, indicate that the internal regulations have been effective in dealing with racism issues in those sports. The issues have involved players, managers, coaches, owners, officials and spectators, with the latter representing the main problem area for sport. The reasons for this are that it can be harder to identify the culprits and there is …


Is The Health Star Rating System A Thin Response To A Fat Problem? An Examination Of The Constitutionality Of A Mandatory Front Package Labeling System, Mariette Brennan Dec 2015

Is The Health Star Rating System A Thin Response To A Fat Problem? An Examination Of The Constitutionality Of A Mandatory Front Package Labeling System, Mariette Brennan

The University of Notre Dame Australia Law Review

The Commonwealth of Australia has begun the implementation of a new front package labelling system for packaged food products. Despite calls from various health groups advocating for a mandatory front package labelling system, the Commonwealth opted for a voluntary system that relies on the goodwill of individual companies for its implementation. In discussing Australia’s obesity epidemic that has given rise to a need for front package labelling, this paper examines the constitutionality of mandatory front package labelling requirements. It argues that as the Commonwealth Government has the requisite jurisdiction to make the system mandatory it should forego voluntary implementation in …