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Systematic Review: The Effectiveness of Digital Tools to Improve Writing Skill of ESL Students

Despite the evolution in technology, some teachers rely on conventional methods to teach millennials writing skill.Consequently, students lose interest and fail in mastering the challenging skill.It is high time teachers change their pedagogical approaches and develop awareness on technology-oriented approach in improving writing skill.Thus, this paper aims to provide a systematic review on the studies done in the past pertaining to the effectiveness of digital tools in improving English as Second Language (ESL) students' writing skill.A total of 16 Malaysian articles, published within 2017 to 2021 in various credible databases, were selected and reviewed.The review addressed the following research question: 1) How effective are digital tools in improving writing skill of ESL students?The findings were presented in table and discussed according to the writing approaches: product-based and process-based.It was found that digital tools improved the students' writing skill and developed their language knowledge, particularly grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.Moreover, students became autonomous learners as they had access to explore knowledge virtually beyond the physical classroom.From the findings, it is recommended that future studies should explore digital tools like Google Classroom as it is less researched in writing context.
Henry David Thoreau’s Saintly Character and His Life of Simplicity in the Context of Walden: An Assessment

Henry David Thoreau read the laws of Nature in one combination under his eye which enshrined the insight of his study of the greatness of Nature and need of simplicity to understand the true life of humans in the creation.Thoreau was against the evils in the modern world.He advocated the essence of civil liberties as is evidenced in Gandhi's 'Civil Disobedience'.Thoreau was a great philosopher of Nature and its relation to the human condition as a whole.
Determinan Hasil Belajar Praktikum Akuntansi Perusahaan Jasa, Dagang, dan Manufaktur Siswa SMK Negeri 1 Ngawi Melalui Google Classroom

The following research aims to partially and simultaneously test the level of participation, discipline, family environment, learning motivation, and learning facilities on the learning outcomes of the Accounting Practicum for Service, Trade, and Manufacturing Companies of SMK Negeri 1 Ngawi students. This type of research uses quantitative methods with data collection techniques using questionnaires and documentation. This research was carried out on class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Ngawi with a population of 139 respondents as well as being used as samples. The results prove that partially only the level of participation, family environment, and learning motivation simultaneouslyaffect learning outcomes, while partially all variables affect learning outcomes.
Penerapan Automatic Weather Station Dalam Pemetaan Kecepatan Angin dan Arah Angin Sebagai Dasar Perancangan Turbin Angin

The use of Small Wind Turbine (SWT) technology is currently being developed in residential and urban areas. The application of SWT can be directly integrated into a building called the Building Integrated Wind Turbine and the industrial area is one area that has the potential to develop the SWT concept as a Building Integrated Wind Turbine. Before designing and manufacturing a wind turbine for a Building Integrated Wind Turbine, data on wind density and direction is required. In areas where wind speed and direction have not been recorded, it is necessary to study wind velocity and direction data in real-time and in real conditions for a certain period. This study aims to map wind density and wind direction with real-time properties in the foundry industry area, Ceper District, Klaten Regency, so the potential value and value of wind density energy can be known. This research method includes data retrieval carried out in real time and in real conditions using the Automatic Weather Station instrument which was carried out from August 6 to September 6, 2021. The data obtained were random data and processed using weibull distribution statistics with Microsoft Excel software. The results of this study indicate an average wind speed of 2,038 m/s in stable conditions and sufficient wind gusts with a power density value of 6,994 Watt/m2. The wind direction tends to be south-east after the wind gusts are hampered by the building profil.
The Integration of IoT Devices for STEM Outreach

The Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution (ETID) department of Texas A&M is actively working to develop young students' interest in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.To this end, the department has a need for a prototype demonstration system that integrates mechanical, electronics, computer, and control systems concepts into a small form factor Internet of Things (IoT) environment.This system will be used in workshops targeting 4 th grade to 12 th grade students.In addition, the system must be low cost so units can be left with the K-12 grade schools for extended evaluation.EnTronics Systems, an undergraduate Capstone team, has been tasked with the development of this new system known internally as the "Engineering Learning Kit" (ELK).This kit will consist of Nodes with distributed sensors (temperature, humidity, light, and motion) packaged in custom 3D printed enclosures that will sense the environment and transfer captured data wirelessly to a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for viewing and analysis.A programming environment for the sensors will also be developed that is usable by students with varying programming backgrounds.This paper presents the rational for the Engineering Learning Kit, its use in STEM outreach and recruiting, as well as the engineering design and implementation of the system.
Classification of Body Mass Index Based Face Images Using Facial Landmarks Approach and PCA plus LDA

Human faces contain rich information.Recent studies found that facial features have relation with human weight or body mass index (BMI).Decoding "facial information" from the face in predicting the BMI could be linked to the various health marker.This paper proposed the classification of body mass index (BMI) using facial landmark approach based on facial images.In this framework, Discriminative Response Map Fitting (DRMF) method has been used as feature extraction technique to detect and locate the facial landmark points on the facial images.About sixty-six (66) facial landmark points were identified.Only nineteen (19) of facial landmark points have been employed to extract the facial features in terms of distance and ratio features.A total of 221 facial landmark features were obtained and used as feature vector to classify the BMI classes.The rationale of using 221 facial landmark features is because these features were able to exhibit the unique characteristic of the BMI classes, which are normal, overweight and obese.Then, the extracted features were further reduced using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) plus Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) to map high dimension features into low dimensional feature with maximize between class scatter and minimize within class variations.Later, the reduced features were subjected to k-NN classifiers.A series of experiments has been conducted on MORPH II database using the reduced facial landmark features to classify the three BMI classes.Based on the experimental results, it shows that the reduced features using PCA plus LDA based on k-NN classifier has achieve the highest recognition rate with accuracy of 83.33 %.The obtained results show that the reduced facial landmark features were able to discriminate the three BMI classes of normal, overweight and obese, thus shows the promising results.
Homomorphic Encryption Based Privacy Protection for Personalised Web Search

Objective: Privacy of user information in web search applications is traded off with quality of search results generated for a query by web search engine.In this article, we have developed a novel model utilizing Homomorphic Encryption for privacy protection of the user without compromising the quality of search results and response time.Methods: Response time is calculated using the GreedyDP and GreedyIL techniques, which is critical since encryption is usually followed by complicated calculations.Using the Homomorphic Encryption (HE) technique the user request is encrypted, rendering it unreadable or interpretable by eavesdroppers.Although the server will be unable to decode the requests, it will be possible to process those using algorithms and computations.The suggested model was utilized to evaluate the reaction time performance of four distinct current HE techniques.Findings: From the proposed model, it is inferred that, the performance of Gentry HE is superior to others since it takes 6% less time than its nearest competitor Paillier.Implementations show that the developed model, query encryption, does not create response delays and so supports the framework.Novelty: This research proposes a new PWS model with HE to increase data security and privacy in online search applications.The suggested study uses the GreedyDP and GreedyIL new methodologies.
Introduction to the Special Issue

Douglas Walton’s work is extremely vast, multifaceted, and interdisciplinary. He developed theoretical proposals that have been used in disciplines that are not traditionally related to philosophy, such as law, education, discourse analysis, artificial intelligence, or medical communication. Through his papers and books, Walton redefined the boundaries not only of argumentation theory, but also logic and philosophy. He was a philosopher in the sense that his interest was developing theoretical models that can help explain reality, and more importantly interact with it. For this reason, he proposed methods that have been used for analyzing different types of dialogical interactions, and modeling procedures for regulating them.
Potential of Professional Gowth of Foreign Language Teachers

The article is concerned with the actual problem of the organization of continuing education of teachers in the Russian system of professional development of teachers, taking into account the requirements of regulatory documents: the Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation”, Federal State Educational Standards and the Professional Standard of a teacher. The author focuses on various forms of professional development of teachers of foreign languages, implemented by the State Educational Institution “Institute of Education Development of Transbaikal Region”, aimed at personal growth and self-realization of the teacher, as well as significant in the certification of the qualification category. Professional continuing education of teachers is considered by the author in specific types of activities, as well as components of the system of continuous professional development of teachers. The author of the article analyzes the leading trends and promising directions for the development of continuing education, the set of psychological and pedagogical competencies developed in the process of professional development and retraining, as well as in the course of innovation activities, the implementation of creative projects, and other inter-course activities. Special attention is paid to the need to organize language-oriented courses for the development of language competence of foreign language teachers. Updated information about informal models of professional development, new forms of events organized by the Institute of Education Development of Transbaikal Region are presented in the article.
Pengaruh Program Gerakan Literasi dan Sarana Perpustakaan Terhadap Budaya Literasi di Sekolah Dasar

This study aims to determine the effect of literacy programs and library facilities on literacy culture at State Elementary School 028354, Binjai City, North Sumatra Province. The population in this study amounted to 77 teachers of civil servant status at SD Negeri 028354 in the city of Binjai. Determination of the research sample by non-probability sampling and using the Slovin formula with an error rate of 10% and obtained a sample of 47 school principals. The technique of collecting data is through surveys. The research data analysis technique used statistical tests, namely normality test, linear regression test and hypothesis testing. The results showed that the literacy program had a positive effect on literacy culture in elementary schools and library facilities had a positive effect on literacy culture in elementary schools and simultaneously literacy programs and library facilities had a positive effect on literacy culture in elementary schools.
Implementations and Challenges of Sustainable Development Goals in Developing Nations: In the Case of South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia

The purpose of this paper is to examine the implementations and challenges of SDGs in South Gondar. To attain this purpose, survey questionnaires were administered on a sample of 176 employees. While to the qualitative analysis interview and document observations were used. The study employed mixed methods research approach of parallel concurrent research design. For quantitative data analysis, one sample t-test, Pearson correlation and hierarchical linear regression were used. To the qualitative data, thematic analysis was employed. The study found that the SDG implementation in the study region was "moderate", with average differences between institutions. The major challenges facing the implementation of SDGs are unrealistic goal setting, lack of political commitment, lack of participation, lack of clear policy guide, lack of synergy, lack of capability and over emphasis on one pillar of development. This indicated that both key identified institutional challenges and goal setting characteristics determine the implementation of the SDGs in the study area. Based on this, the study recommends that the study area should set policy goals that are implementable. There should be also participation of the target beneficiaries in the SDGs implementation.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Pustakawan Melalui Penerapan Otomasi Perpustakaan di Perpustakaan SMKN 3 Bandung

This study aims to determine the competence of librarians, which will certainly have a major influence on the development of libraries, supported by a slim-based information technology system, to what extent librarians' competence through the application of automation using window theory contains three indicators, namely: knowledge, skills and attitudes. This research uses descriptive qualitative method with interview techniques. Based on the results, the implementation of this automation system can make it easier for librarians to complete their tasks. The school librarian participates in various activities such as practices that are followed during lectures, training and other seminars organized by the government for those who do not have a library educational background. This can increase the librarian's competence after carrying out these activities. At the time of implementing this automation system, librarians experience several problems, such as unstable internet networks, inadequate computers, and computers that often interfere with data loss, therefore librarians still apply manual systems.
Librarians’ Knowledge and Use of Web Applications for Effective Services in Academic Libraries in Anambra State, Nigeria

&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; This paper aims at assessing what librarians in academic libraries in Anambra state know about web applications and how they utilise them Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study which involved 120 librarians and library staff in four academic libraries. Four research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The two instruments used were validated by two senior lecturers in the Department of Library and Information Science and one expert in measurement and Evaluation. The reliability of the WAKT (Web Application Knowledge Test) was calculated using the Kudder-Richarchson K-20 formula with reliability coefficient of 0.98; while Cronbach Alpha was used to calculated the reliability coefficient of WAUQ (Web Applications Use Questionnaire) with coefficient 0.75, 0.82, 0.84 for section A, B, C respectively. Percentages, frequencies and mean ratings were used to answer the research questions. T-test was used to test hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The major findings of the study included among others, that librarians from state institutions understood more the meaning of web applications than their counterparts in federal institutions, while the librarians from federal institutions understood more of the use process of web applications. However, the aggregate average of all the librarians is above the pass mark of 50%, but the average use of web applications in rendering library services, online delivery of tutorials is low. No significant difference was found in the mean achievement scores of librarians in federal and state institutions on their level of knowledge of web applications. The study recommended that it should be made a point of duty to conduct orientations at least annually for librarians on how helpful web applications can support their duties and tasks, research and academic work.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;
ENGAGING STUDENTS IN COOPERATIVE LEARNING MODEL OF READING COURSE THROUGH NUMBERED HEAD TOGETHER

The importance of a reading course in increasing students' ability to comprehend English text is critical. However, many students dislike and are uninterested in class reading activities. As a result, this study used the Numbered Head Together cooperative learning strategy to engage students in a reading course. Since this study focuses on teaching and learning activities in the classroom, it was designed as Classroom Action Research. The research was carried out in four steps. They were planning, performing, observing, and reflecting on their actions. This research was conducted in class B of the eighth grade of MTsN 1 Kediri, consisting of 39 students. The result showed that using the Numbered Head Together (NHT) strategy could help students enhance their reading comprehension skills. Furthermore, group discussions may impact students' attention and encourage them to participate in learning activities. Students were able to participate in the teaching-learning process using the Numbered Head Together (NHT) technique. They became more receptive to the teacher's explanations and collaborated with their peers in groups. They were also more engaged, enthusiastic, and confident in class activities, resulting in a livelier and more interesting classroom environment.
The Representation of Local Culture in Indonesian Junior High School English Textbook; When English Rings a Bell Grade VIII

Local cultural appearances in textbooks exist through visuals and textual artifacts. Local culture is presented differently as a cultural exhibition in the textbook. This paper aims to analyze the representation of local culture contained in the textbook. This qualitative study was conducted by analyzing textbooks of junior high school grade VIII SMP/MTS approved by the Indonesian government published in 2017. This study employs Moran's (2001) cultural dimensions. Utilize two kinds of artifacts in the textbook, specifically: artifacts, images, and textual artifacts contain assignments and materials. Subsequently, four components are described visually and textually consist of product, practice, perspective, and person. Then, introducing the local culture: such as institutions, art forms, places, lives, and intellectual value. There are 8 representations of local culture in materials and exercise textbooks. There is merely found the dimensions of perspective and product and the researcher could not discover the representation of other dimensions such as persons and practices.
Design of adaptive solar shading system based on the Cuboctahedron

This paper will develop the design of an interactive, kinetic facade that has the ability to adapt to the intensity of natural light to filter hierarchically, in real time, and prevent visual and thermal discomfort generated by light inside spaces.The purpose of the study is to provide an overview of the main parameters that determine the geometry and design of the system, the kinematic character of the shading system, and also the impact that the kinetic shading system will have on the design of the building facade.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SELF AFFICACY AND STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION OF SECOND GRADE STUDENTS AT SMA NEGERI 2 WAWOTOBI

This research aimed to know the correlation between students’ self-efficacy and their reading comprehension at SMA N 2 Wawotobi. This research used correlative research design. The researcher conducted this research in SMAN 2 Wawotobi. The population of this research that consisted of four classes with the number of populations was 129 students. Since the number of populations was large, the researched used simple random sampling technique. The number of of sample of this research was 32 science students. A questionnaire was used to measure students’ reading self-efficacy and a reading test was conducted to know students’ reading comprehension. The collected data then the researcher analyzed by using the correlational analysis computerized with SPSS 24. Based on the analysis results used Pearson product-moment correlation, it was found that there was statistically significant positive correlation between self-efficacy and reading comprehension in p-output was 0.002 which was smaller than 0.05 (0.002&lt;0.05). Besides, the correlational coefficient of the test was .537. Thus, the level of correlation was moderate.