bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Recommendations for Researchers on Synchronous, Online, Nominal Group Sessions in Times of COVID-19: Fishbone Analysis
Authors: Timmermans Lotte , Huybrechts Ine , Decat Peter , Foulon Veerle , Van Hecke Ann , Vermandere Mieke , Schoenmakers Birgitte
Published: February 2022

Background

In times of COVID-19, we are challenged to experiment with alternative platforms or software to connect people. In particular, the struggle that arose in health research was how to interact with patients and care professionals. The latter is additionally faced with an extreme workload to fight the pandemic crisis. Creative strategies have been developed to continue research among patients and care professionals to improve quality of care. This paper addresses the issue of synchronous, online, nominal group sessions, a common consensus method used for group brainstorming.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to share our experiences with performing online, nominal group sessions using the video conference software Microsoft Teams. In addition, we aimed to create a practical guide with recommendations for researchers.

Methods

We critically analyzed the procedures for the online nominal group technique, according to the Fishbone methodology.

Results

Performing synchronous, online, nominal group sessions is challenging but offers opportunities. Although interaction with and among the attendees complicates the process, the major advantage of online sessions is their accessibility and comfort because of reduced barriers to participation (eg, lower time investment). The role of the moderators is of major importance, and good preparation beforehand is required. Recommendations for future online, nominal research were formulated.

Conclusions

Online, nominal group sessions seem to be a promising alternative for the real-life commonly used technique. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits must be highlighted. More expertise is needed to further refine the practical guide for using digital software in research and to achieve optimal performance.
Effects of the Implementation of Intelligent Technology for Hand Hygiene in Hospitals: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Yi , Chen Xiangping , Lao Yuewen , Qiu Xiaobin , Liu Kang , Zhuang Yiyu , Gong Xiaoyan , Wang Ping
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND

The World Health Organization recommends regular hand hygiene monitoring and feedback to improve hand hygiene behaviors and health care–associated infection rates. Intelligent technologies for hand hygiene are increasingly being developed as alternative or supplemental monitoring approaches. However, there is insufficient evidence regarding the effect of this type of intervention, with conflicting results in the literature.

OBJECTIVE

We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of using intelligent technology for hand hygiene in hospitals.

METHODS

We searched 7 databases from inception to December 31, 2022. Two reviewers independently and blindly selected studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias. A meta-analysis was performed using the RevMan 5.3 and STATA 15.1 software. Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were also conducted. Overall certainty of evidence was appraised using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. The systematic review protocol was registered.

RESULTS

The 36 studies comprised 2 randomized controlled trials and 34 quasi-experimental studies. The included intelligent technologies involved 5 functions: performance reminders，electronic counting and remote monitoring，data processing，feedback，and education. Compared with usual care, the intelligent technology intervention for hand hygiene improved health care workers’ hand hygiene compliance (risk ratio 1.56, 95% CI 1.47-1.66; P<.001), reduced health care–associated infection rates (risk ratio 0.25, 95% CI 0.19-0.33; P<.001), and was not associated with multidrug-resistant organism detection rates (risk ratio 0.53, 95% CI 0.27-1.04; P=.07). Three covariates, including publication year, study design, and intervention, were not factors of hand hygiene compliance or hospital-acquired infection rates analyzed by meta-regression. Sensitivity analysis showed stable results except for the pooled outcome of multidrug-resistant organism detection rates. The caliber of 3 pieces of evidence suggested a dearth of high-caliber research.

CONCLUSIONS

Intelligent technologies for hand hygiene play an integral role in hospital. However, low quality of evidence and important heterogeneity were observed. Larger clinical trials are required to evaluate the impact of intelligent technology on multidrug-resistant organism detection rates and other clinical outcomes.
Talleres de danza del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (ca. 1968-1988)
Authors: Ramos-Villalobos Roxana-Guadalupe
Published: February 2022

En este artículo se pone atención en los talleres de danza del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) que se establecieron después del movimiento estudiantil de 1968 y para su estudio se abren las siguientes preguntas: ¿Qué son y cómo funcionan los talleres artísticos en el IPN? ¿Qué importancia le han dado a la danza? ¿Qué programas dancísticos se han puesto en marcha en el periodo que abarca este estudio? Para entender el propósito y funcionamiento de los talleres fue necesario recurrir a la noción de taller de Antonio Santoni y trabajar dos tipos de fuentes, documentales y testimoniales; las primeras las obtuve del archivo histórico del IPN y las testimoniales, gracias a las entrevistas que me concedieron siete maestros de danza de la Institución. Para explicar los hallazgos este apartado se divide en tres secciones: en la primera se estudian los antecedentes y los procesos que permitieron el surgimiento de los talleres; en la segunda se revisan los procesos y avances de los talleres de danza durante el periodo 1969-1979, y en la última sección se analiza el surgimiento de las coordinaciones y se identifican los programas dancísticos que se crearon.
Association between Growth Rate and Pathogenicity of Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia
Authors: Bourchookarn Apichai , Paddock Christopher D. , Macaluso Kevin R. , Bourchookarn Walairat
Published: February 2022

Rickettsia parkeri and Rickettsia amblyommatis are spotted fever group Rickettsia (SFGR) associated with Amblyomma ticks. R. parkeri is a recognized human pathogen that causes an eschar-associated febrile illness, while R. amblyommatis has not been confirmed as a causative agent of human disease. We hypothesized that the rate of replication is one of the factors contributing to rickettsial pathogenicity. In this study, growth and infectivity of R. parkeri and R. amblyommatis in mammalian (Vero E6) and tick-derived (ISE6) cell lines were assessed and compared over a 96-hour time course of infection using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and microscopy. The pathogenic R. parkeri displayed a significantly higher level of infection in both Vero E6 and ISE6 cells than R. amblyommatis at 72 hours post-inoculation (hpi). Distinct growth profiles between rickettsial species with known and uncertain pathogenicity were identified. R. parkeri burdens were significantly greater than those of R. amblyommatis from 24 to 96 hpi. The relative fold changes of load were significantly higher in the pathogenic agent than in R. amblyommatis from 48 hpi onward and reached the maximum fold increase of ~2002- and ~296-fold in Vero E6 cells and ~1363- and ~161-fold in ISE6 cells, respectively, at 96 hpi. The results from the present study demonstrate that growth rate is associated with the pathogenicity of rickettsiae. Understanding SFGR growth characteristics in mammalian and tick cells will provide insight into rickettsial biology and pathogenesis.
Impact of Online Marketing Practices on e- Business Models in India: Choice as a Determinant
Authors: Mathur Dr. Neeraj , Mathur Dr. Rashmi
Published: February 2022

Abstract: Till today, Web portal Model is popular e- business model which is selling a wide range of products, with both depth and breadth of range. However, over recent years, consumers have become more discerning due to changing lifestyles, spending priorities and shopping patterns (Fisher, 1998). The focus of this research paper is to draw attention of marketers and shoppers towards the need to develop a hypothetical model named Global Super Store Model, is to change the consumer towards provision of providing a wide range of products with price comparison facility on a single portal along with a huge range of brand name suppliers. This research paper is also an attempt to find out the impact of online marketing practices on both existing Web Portal Model and our Global Super Store Model for choice as a determinant. Keywords: Choice, Global super store, Online Shopping, Web portal model, Online marketing practices, India.
Optimization of Heat Transfer Rate in Fins by CAE
Authors: Modi Suprit Narendra , Sonare Prof. Onkar G.
Published: February 2022

Abstract: Overheating and excessive increase in the temperature of the compressors body causes thermal loading on the compressors surfaces. The life of the compressor mainly depends upon the abrupt change in the thermal stresses and the pressure stress induced in the body. The life of the compressor can be successfully improved and optimized by working on the compressor body. Specifically speaking the compressors fin areas is the heat affected area. Change in small cross section area can significantly change the convective heat transfer. This project report focuses on providing economical methods which are optimized and also easily implementable solutions in the existing manufacturing setup. The above techniques are implemented on compressor head body. All possible attempts are made to change the cross section and the shape of the heat transfer areas so that maximized heat transfer reached in the operating process. The implementation of the optimize techniques is carried out by analyzing different cross sections such as straight, trapezoidal and parabolic. The scope of revising the strategies ultimately helps to increase productivity, efficiency, pointing to increase the profit. The only aim to propose the solution is to optimize the heat transfer rate by the change in the design.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Teka-Teki Silang IPA Terpadu Untuk Siswa Kelas VII SMPN 56 Merangin
Authors: Yulianti Eni , Andriyanto Andriyanto
Published: February 2022

Learning media is a teacher's tool in delivering teaching materials. Fun learning media will make students happy in learning. This will certainly make student learning outcomes better. The purpose of this research is to produce an integrated science crossword puzzle learning media product on the material classification of living things and material classification and changes for class VIII SMP N 56 Merangin which is valid, practical and effective. The method used to produce these products is the Development research method, namely the four-D development model. The four-D development model consists of four stages, namely the definition stage, the design stage, the development stage and the dissemination stage. The results of this product validation are very valid from the language aspect with a value of 92.5%, material aspects 85.4%, presentation and graphic aspects 85%. The criteria for the practicality of the media are very practical and the completeness of learning outcomes using the Integrated Science TTS media is 75%.
Abstrak.
Media belajar adalah alat bantu guru dalam menyampaikan materi ajar. Media belajar yang menyenangkan akan membuat siswa menjadi senang dalam belajar. Hal ini tentu akan membuat hasil belajar siswa menjadi baik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan produk media pembelajaran Teka-Teki Silang IPA Terpadu pada materi klasifikasi makhuk hidup dan klasifikasi materi dan perubahannya untuk kelasVII SMP N 56 Merangin yang valid, praktis dan efektif. Metode yang digunakan untuk menghasilkan produk tersebut adalah metode penelitian Pengembangan yaitu model pengembangan four-D. Model pengembangan four – D terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu tahap pendefinisian (define), tahap perancangan (design), tahap pengembangan (develop) dan tahap penyebaran (disseminate). Hasil validasi produk ini adalah sangat valid dari aspek bahasa dengan nilai 92,5 %,  aspek materi 85,4 %, aspek penyajian dan kegrafikan 85 %.  Kriteria praktikalitas media sangat praktis dan ketuntasan hasil belajar menggunakan media TTS IPA Terpadu 75 %.
Peranan Self Efficacy dan Self Regulated Learning Terhadap Prestasi Akademik Mahasiswa
Authors: Anisa Anisa , Magfirah Nurul , Thahir Rahmatia
Published: February 2022

This research is an ex post facto type. Aim to: analyze the effect of self-regulated learning and self-efficacy on the academic achievement of students of the Biology Education Study Program, Muhammadiyah University of Makassar. The population in this study were all students of the Biology Education Study Program, Muhammadiyah University of Makassar. The research sample of 46 students was obtained using purposive sampling technique. The variables studied consisted of two independent variables, namely self-efficacy (x1) and self-regulated learning (x2) and one dependent variable, namely academic achievement (y). Data collection techniques through questionnaires to obtain self-regulated learning and self-efficacy data, for academic achievement data obtained through documentation techniques. The results of data analysis indicate that the correlation between self-efficacy and self-regulated learning and academic achievement has a very strong relationship. It can be concluded that self efficacy and self regulated learning play an important role in student academic achievement. Students who have high self-efficacy and self-regulated learning will be able to adapt well to academic activities in fairly dense tertiary institutions. So that it will help students to achieve brilliant academic achievements.
Abstrak.
Mahasiswa secara mandiri memantau perkembangan kegiatan akademiknya, seperti nilai-nilai dari mata kuliah dan tugas yang diberikan. Mahasiswa yang mampu beradaptasi secara cepat dengan proses pembelajaran di perguruan tinggi tentu akan dapat menjalani aktivitas akademik yang cukup padat dengan baik. Untuk itu mahasiswa perlu memiliki self regulated learning dan self efficacy yang baik. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis  pengaruh  self regulated learning dan self efficacy terhadap prestasi akademik mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Biologi Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar.  Penelitian ini berjenis ex post facto. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Biologi Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji regresi linear berganda. Hasil analisis data yang menunjukkan bahwa korelasi antara self efficacy dan self regulated learning dengan prestasi akademik memiliki hubungan yang sangat kuat. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa self efficacy dan self regulated learning  berperan penting terhadap prestasi akademik mahasiswa. Mahasiswa yang memiliki self efficacy dan self regulated learning yang tinggi akan mampu beradaptasi dengan baik dalam kegiatan akademik di perguruan tinggi yang cukup padat. Sehingga hal tersebut akan membantu mahasiswa untuk meraih prestasi akademik yang gemilang.
Analisis dan Rekonstruksi Lembar Kegiatan Peserta Didik pada Materi Keanekaragaman Hayati
Authors: Rachmawati Nissa , Supriatno Bambang , Anggraeni Sri
Published: February 2022

Practical activities are known to be able to develop 21st century skills and higher-order thinking skills to solve various problems but the existing student worksheets as supporting material are not yet optimal. The purpose of this study was to analyze and to reconstruct biodiversity student worksheet. The research method is descriptive quantitative with the ANCOR (Analysis-Try-Reconstruction) model. The analysis process is based on aspects of curriculum relevance, competence and knowledge construction. Then a trial was conducted on one of the student worksheets. The findings from the analyzes and trials formed the basis for reconstructing the biodiversity student worksheets. The results showed that the existing student worksheets had not yet developed higher-order thinking skills, the title / goal had not focused on the main things related to the object and the lack of concepts formed. The results of the reconstruction of student worksheets include the addition of tools and materials, table revisions, and discuss questions that can develop higher-order thinking skills.
Abstrak. Kegiatan praktikum diketahui mampu mengembangkan keterampilan abad 21 dan kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi agar bisa menyelesaikan permasalahan keanekaragaman hayati namun LKPD yang ada sebagai penunjang praktikum belum optimal. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis dan merekonstruksi LKPD materi keanekaragaman hayati. Metode penelitian menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan model ANCOR (Analisi-Coba-Rekonstruksi). Proses analisis berdasarkan aspek relevansi kurikulum, kompetensi dan konstruksi pengetahuan. Lalu dilakukan uji coba pada salah satu LKPD. Temuan dari analisis dan uji coba menjadi dasar rekonstruksi LKPD keanekaragaman hayati. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa LKPD yang ada masih belum mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi, judul/tujuan belum fokus terhadap hal utama yang berkaitan dengan objek dan masih minimnya konsep yang terbentuk. Hasil rekonstruksi LKPD terdapat penambahan alat dan bahan, revisi tabel pengamatan dan pertanyaan diskusi yang dapat mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi.
Rekonstruksi Desain Kegiatan Laboratorium Indera Pengecap melalui Model ANCOR
Authors: Tuzzahra Dewi Utami , Anggraeni Sri , Supriatno Bambang
Published: February 2022

Currently the world is entering the era of the 5.0 industrial revolution, people are required to have various 21st century skills in order to compete in this new era. This is a challenge for Indonesia to develop its education. Practicum is one of the solutions for develop 21st century skills. But turns out that it still has weakness caused by inappropriate practical laboratory worksheet. This study aims to analyze and to reconstruct the practical laboratory worksheet of the tastebuds. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research with the ANCOR model. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, the sample consisted of 10 practical laboratory worksheet of taste buds from the 2006 KTSP curriculum to the 2013 revised curriculum. The instruments include conceptual, practical, and the construction of knowledge aspect adapted from the Vee diagram. The findings show that the practical laboratory worksheet of the taste buds still has problems from various aspects. Practical laboratory worksheet of tastebuds reconstruction is needed so that students are able to construct their knowledge properly through practicum activities carried out and develop 21st century skills.
Abstrak. Saat ini dunia memasuki era revolusi industri 5.0 sehingga masyarakat dituntut untuk memiliki keterampilan abad 21 agar mampu bersaing di era baru ini. Hal ini menjadi tantangan tersendiri bagi indonesia dalam mengembangkan pendidikan. Praktikum merupakan salah satu solusi untuk membentuk keterampilan-keterampilan abad 21 ternyata masih memiliki kekurangan karena DKL yang tidak sesuai. Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis dan rekonstruksi DKL materi indera pengecap. Metode penelitian yang digunakan deskriptif kualitatif dengan model ANCOR (Analisis, Uji Coba dan Rekosntruksi). Teknik sampling yang digunakan yaitu purposive sampling, sampel terdiri dari 10 DKL indera pengecap dari kurikulum KTSP 2006 hingga kurikulum 2013 revisi. Instrumen yang digunakan meliputi instrumen aspek konseptual, praktikal, dan konstruksi pengetahuan yang diadaptasi dari Diagram Vee. Hasil temuan menunjukkan DKL indera pengecap masih memiliki masalah dari berbagai aspek sehingga diperlukan rekonstruksi DKL indera pengecap agar siswa mampu mengkonstruksi pengetahuannya dengan baik melalui kegatan praktikum yang dilakukan dan mengembangkan keterampilan abad 21.
Efektivitas Augmented Reality Terhadap Higher Order Thinking Skills Siswa Pada Pembelajaran Biologi
Authors: Sylvia Fitri , Ramdhan Billyardi , Windyariani Sistiana
Published: February 2022

This study aims to know the effectivity of the use of Augmented Reality media towards students’ higher order thinking sklls in one of the high school in Sukabumi regent. Higher Order Thinking Skillsare students’ abilities in processing and analyzing the problems then to find the best solutions in which students can restate based on their logical argumentations. The method used in study is a pre-experimental design. The research design used was a one-group pretest posttest design  with purposive sampling technique. This was conducted to the XI graders in 2020/2021 academic year. The instrument used was multiple choice test. The result of the data analysis shows that Augmented Reality could train students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills seen from the improvement of the pretest and posttest of the study. 0.58 N-gain score with a medium cateogry, and Paired Sample T-test with 0.00 < 0.05 significance (effective). It is concluded that the use of Augmented Reality as learning media have an effect towards students’ Higher Order Thinking Skillsand is useful for the continuity of teaching and learning processes focusing on learning outcomes.
Abstrak.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan media Augmented Reality terhadap Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) siswa salah satu SMA di Kabupaten Sukabumi. Higher Order Thinking Skills merupakan kemampuan siswa dalam mengolah dan menganalisis permasalahan untuk kemudian ditemukan solusi terbaiknya dan siswa mampu menyatakan kembali berdasarkan argumentasi logisnya.  Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini  adalah pre experimental design. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah one-group pretest posttest design dengan teknik pengambilan sampel Purposive sampling. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada siswa kelas XI tahun ajaran 2020/2021. Instrumen yang digunakan pada penelitian ini berupa soal tes pilihan ganda. Data hasil penelitian menunjukan pembelajaran menggunakan Augmented Reality dapat melatihkan Higher Order Thinking Skills siswa yang terlihat dari adanya peningkatan yang terlihat dari hasil pretest dan posttest, perhitungan N-gain sebesar 0,58 yang termasuk kedalam kategori sedang, dan uji Paired sample T-test memperoleh hasil tingkat signifikansi 0,00 < 0,05 (efektif). Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media Augmented Reality berpengaruh terhadap keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa dan berguna untuk kelangsungan proses pembelajaran yang mengacu pada hasil belajar.
Are Trainee Language Teachers Autonomous in Developing Their Own Language Skills?
Authors: MOLNAR CLAUDIA
Published: February 2022

This study presents the findings of a mixed method study exploring how autonomous 33 in- service and 10 trainee EFL teachers were in the amount of exposure to authentic English language they present themselves. This study investigated the extent to which L2 English TTs were autonomous in their exposure to the target language and how they valued such exposure. Ten university teacher trainees took part in the project. The amount of time they exposed themselves to authentic English was measured using an input application developed specifically for this study. The exposure had to be outside of their teaching and learning domain. The research question was: How autonomous are trainee language teachers in developing their own language skills? Data were collected from an in-service teacher questionnaire, a trainee teacher two-month study, and a focus group discussion. The focus group discussion data were analyzed qualitatively while the quantitative data were analyzed using the SPSS software. The main findings of the study showed that the participants did expose themselves to authentic English but were not aware of the learning value of this exposure. Implications and recommendations are also discussed.
Blended Learning in a Reading Course: Undergraduate EFL Students’ Perceptions and Experiences
Authors: LINGGA PITALOKA NOVA , WAHYUNI ANGGRAINI HESTI , KURNIAWAN DEDI , ERLINA ERLINA , PUTRA JAYA HARISWAN
Published: February 2022

Research on blended learning in reading course especially is limited. This study aimed at revealing the implementation of blended learning in reading course for undergraduate EFL students at one public university in South Sumatera and the students’ perceptions on the e-learning incorporated in the blended learning in the reading course. The study was carried out through a qualitative method using a case study approach. The first semester students, consisting of 13 female and 5 male students, majoring in English Education Study Program at a public university in South Sumatera participated in this study. The researchers used observations, documents, and semi-structured interviews to collect the data. The collected data were analyzed qualitatively. The findings covered two major issues in accordance with the research questions: the implementation of the blended learning and students’ perceptions of the e-learning. The findings showed that in the reading course, 4 meetings were conducted with e-learning and 12 others were employed in the classroom with various activities. In terms of students’ perceptions, the students reported some advantages and challenges that they encountered in e-learning. This study also provided some implications and recommendations for further research.
Home-School Partnership: How do Indonesian elementary school principals perceive it?
Authors: YANTORO YANTORO , ISTOFA DIAN NISA
Published: February 2022

Home-school partnerships is defined as the collaboration between family and school and to improve students' achievement. Even though many empirical researches have been published in the area of educational management, important gaps in this study in regards toward the analysis in the developing countries including Indonesia. This study utilized interviews with Indonesian school principals in exploring their perspectives and practices of home-school partnership in Indonesian elementary education. The participants were six elementary school principals from six Indonesia elementary schools. The study informs that Indonesian elementary school principals have perceptions which are consistent towards the importance roles of home-school partnership. Besides, they inform the implementation of home-school partnership; however, a parent-teacher association is not established. The school principals involved in this study also informed that parents’ lack of knowledge and insufficient time as the two barriers from home-school relationship. Recommendation and suggestion are offered to tackle the barriers. The results of the study suggest the improvement of training for teachers to build communication with parents various backgrounds of culture and experiences are needed.
The Effect of Contextual Teaching and Learning on Reading Comprehension
Authors: Indrayadi Toni , Yandri Hengki , Kamil Dairabi
Published: February 2022

This study investigated the effect of contextual teaching and learning approach on students’ reading comprehension achievement. The quasi experimental design was employed in this study involving experimental and control groups. The experimental class received the contextual teaching and learning approach while the control class received the conventional approach. A multiple choice test was used as the research instrument to look at students’ reading comprehension. Data were analyzed through using the parametric levene statistic and non parametric tests. The result revealed that the experimental and control classes had significantly different reading comprehension achievement. It was proved by the mean score of reading comprehension achievement and mean score of gain of the experimental class was higher than the control class. This study also provided information for the researchers and lecturers about how to implement contextual teaching and learning in teaching reading.
Measuring Verbal Fluency Task Performance of Indonesian Bilinguals
Authors: Aziez Feisal , Alkhrisheh Hazim , Aziez Furqanul , Mualim Maulana
Published: February 2022

Verbal fluency (VF) task is a tool that has been utilized in bilingual studies to measure executive performance of bilingual individuals. While many of the previous studies compared bilingual speakers’ performance in VF to their monolingual counterparts, this descriptive study compares exclusively the cross-linguistic VF performance of Indonesian bilinguals in their first (L1), second (L2), and third language (L3). The aim of this study was to see whether or not there were any differences in the result of their performance in each of their languages. The participants of the current study were 25 non-native bilingual university students in Indonesia who speak English in at least intermediate level. Javanese is the L1 of the participants. Indonesian is their L2, whereas English is their L3. In the VF task, the participants were requested to generate, in a rapid fashion, semantic category and phonemic category in their L1, L2, and L3. The results showed that the participants’ VF performance in English and standard Indonesian were significantly higher (p < .05) than Javanese. However, no significant difference was indicated when comparing the semantic category and phonemic category in all three languages. The findings of this study will be used as a basis for a forthcoming study on VF performance of Indonesian bilinguals.
Undergraduate Novice Researchers’ Experiences in Conducting Mini-Research in Education: Kolb Learning Cycle
Authors: Subekti Adaninggar Septi
Published: February 2022

This study investigated eight pre-service English teachers’ first experiences in conducting mini-research analyzed using four stages of Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle, consisting of Concrete Experience (CE), Reflective Observation (RO), Abstract Conceptualisation (AC), and Active Experimentation (AE) stages. It was conducted to fill the void in studies in the area of research methods instruction in the English as Second Language (ESL) context. The study used qualitative analysis on secondary data in the forms of student reflections. Through Thematic Analysis, this study found five themes. From three themes of experiences, it was found that the participants’ experiences were mainly in the first three stages of the cycle, CE, RO, and AC. Only two of the five themes suggested that the participants had achieved, to certain extent, AE stage, characterized with decision-making and problem solving, which may be attributed to the participants’ being beginner researchers who still needed more experiences in research.
Optimal design of energy storage for load frequency control in micro hydro power plant using Bat Algorithm
Authors: Djalal Muhammad Ruswandi , Kadir Nasrun
Published: February 2022

The rotational speed of a generator affects the frequency and voltage produced, where this change will affect the load side. For that we need a control equipment that can optimize the performance of micro-hydro. Therefore, we need a technology to optimize the performance of micro hydro by applying Load Frequency Control (LFC). LFC designed by implementing Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) and Capacitive Energy Storage (CES), this application will provide power compensation to reduce or even eliminate frequency oscillations caused by changes in consumer electrical power loads. To get optimal microhydro performance, it is necessary to set the right parameters for SMES and CES. SMES and CES parameter tuning in this study is proposed using the Bat Algorithm. The objective function used by this algorithm is to optimize the Integral Time Absolute Error (ITAE). For performance analysis, the system is tested with load changes, then the governor, turbine, and system frequency responses are analyzed. To test the reliability of the system, this study used several scenarios of a combination of control, SMES, CES, with conventional control based on Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID). The right control parameters will improve system performance more optimally. Optimal system performance can be seen from the response of the governor, turbine, and minimum overshoot of the frequency, as well as the fast settling time for the system to switch to steady state conditions.
Distributed Generation installed by the Phasor Measurement Unit to improve voltage
Authors: Zakri Azriyenni Azhari , Saputra Rangga Eka , Saini Makmur , Hidayat Hidayat
Published: February 2022

This study is intended to design a system connected to the Distributed Generation (DG) sourced from solar cells, using Matlab/Simulink. A Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) is installed in the DG system to monitor the phasor voltage and current. Furthermore, the system comprises four buses with two 20 kV load voltages, two amplifying transformers, and four transmission lines. The DG's role is to keep the power supply to the load stable and improve power efficiency by reducing power losses on the network. However, in this network, the DG increases the current on each bus. Thus, affecting voltage increase on each bus, consequently increasing the stress experienced by both loads. The DG-connected system simulation on PMU-3 & PMU-4 has a minute error value of 0.02% and is slightly higher than the unconnected simulation. This comparison also shows the positive sequence values of the phasor currents as well as phasor voltages before and after the DG connection. The DG system connected to the PMU has monitored voltage and current for PLN and DG systems based on the simulation results. Therefore, installing the DG can increase the line voltage, especially on the load.
Evaluating the effect of using shredded waste tire in the asphalt concrete-binder coarse on Marshall parameters
Authors: Putri Elsa Eka , Yosritzal Yosritzal , Agusyaini Akhyarul-An , Budiawan Wiwik
Published: February 2022

Shredded Waste Tires are industrial materials that can be used in the asphalt mixture. The use of tires increases every day, considering the number of vehicles that grow from year to year. Using used tires is highly recommended for efforts to reduce waste that will harm the environment. The research aims to see the effect of adding shredded tires in a pavement mixture based on Marshall Value. The AC-BC pavement layer is not directly in contact with wheel load. Still, it must have sufficient thickness and stiffness to minimise stress or strain from traffic loads continuously transferred from the top of the pavement. The most important characteristic of the AC-BC is its stability. The optimum asphalt content value in the AC-BC mixture is 6.81%, mixed with various shredded waste tires. The Asphalt Concrete-Binder Course blended with 1.5%, 3.5%, 5.5% and 7.5% of the various shredded waste tire. The optimum shredded tire content was obtained at 3.5%, with the stability value increased by 2.1% from 1581.98 to 1614.88 kg, with a flow value of 5.43 mm, and a Marshall Quotient value of 297.4 kg/mm.
The impact of organizational justice on intention to stay: The mediating role of organizational commitment
Authors: Mahfouz Shatha , Abd Halim Mutia Sobihah , Bahkia Ayu Suriawaty , Alias Noryati
Published: February 2022

Retention of employees is substantial for firms to generate sustainability since losing experienced and skilled individuals influence the general productivity, and product quality (Noor, Zainuddin, Panigrahi, & Rahim, 2020). While various researches have been done regarding this matter, the larger part place on turnover because of organizational approach, a couple of studies have been done with the intention to stay. For this reason, this study incorporates organizational justice, organizational commitment, and how they relate to expanding intention to stay. The respondents were picked using a simple random sampling method. Using a sample of 603 engineers working in Malaysian construction projects. The data was accumulated through a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed utilizing structural equation modeling in IBM SPSS AMOS 23.0. The current study gets two fundamental outcomes. Firstly, organizational justice and organizational commitment are positively associated with the intention to stay. Secondly, organizational commitment plays a mediating role between organizational justice and employees’ intention to stay. Therefore, employees would be more willing for intention to stay in fair organizational settings, particularly when they are committed to their organization
The legal governance of online learning and the higher education institutions approach in the developing country
Authors: Xhafaj Jorida , Hoxha Visar , Beka Qendresa
Published: February 2022

The purpose of the study is to examine the legal framework governing online learning in higher education in Kosovo and harmonization with accreditation standards, professional licensing bodies, and copyrights laws (Frydenberg, 2002; Davis, Dowd, Poulin, & Silverman, 2020) and evaluate the transformation process from in-campus classes to online classes from the technical perspective within five higher education institutions (HEI) in Kosovo such as faculty support, redesign of learning outcomes, and assessment strategies (Martin, Polly, Jokiaho, & May, 2017; Coates & Lennon, 2014; Johnson, Veletsianos, & Seaman, 2020). The present study uses qualitative research methodology. The qualitative research method analyzes laws, standards, and other by-laws in Kosovo to examine the legal clauses governing the delivery of online teaching in Kosovo. The study analyzes the Kosovo Law on Higher Education, Accreditation Directive, accreditation manual and standards, and strategic documents of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Kosovo. Further, the present study uses discussions and interviews with the homogenous purposive sample of stakeholders within five HEIs in Kosovo. The present study finds that the actual legal framework in Kosovo lacks clarity and standardization and offers liberty for self-governance and independence to universities to decide on online education. Also, results show that Kosovo universities are at the outset of transformative processes towards online education such as faculty support, the adaption of didactics, course redesign, and the adaptation of assessment policy. So, the present study paves the way for better regulation of online learning within the Law on Higher Education and various administrative directives governing the accreditation of HEI and their study programs and modes of delivery. The present paper represents the first qualitative study of legal and institutional governance of online learning in Kosovo.
Discussing treatment limitations in frail older COVID-19 patients: A Framework Analysis.
Authors: Lochtenberg Sophie , Pel Elise , Pasman Roeline , Noordzij Peter
Published: February 2022

Aims and objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic caused an increase in
hospitalizations for frail older people and required healthcare
professional to make difficult ethical and medical decisions regarding
intensive care unit admission and treatment. This study investigates the
experiences of healthcare professionals with the use of a decision
support tool when discussing treatment limitations with older patients
with COVID-19. Methods: A qualitative approach was chosen to obtain
further in-depth information on the experiences of the healthcare
professionals with the conversations about treatment limitation and on
the contribution of a decision support tool for frail older adults with
COVID-19. The framework method was used for the data analysis. Results:
The following themes illustrate the analyzed concepts for the subject
conversations about treatment limitation: careful consideration, the
conversation is a part of the job, the burden of the conversation,
scheduling conversation and acquiring skills to perform the
conversation. The concepts of the theme AGE-ICU evaluation are included
in the following themes: considered and comprehensible overview,
confirmation of own assessment, every decision is context and person
dependent, contributes to considered decision and tool not needed
because of own expertise. Conclusion: A decision support tool for older
patients with COVID-19 may help the healthcare professional to objectify
the patients’ health status and functioning and discuss risk factors for
adverse outcomes. Besides this, the tool helps to initiate the difficult
conversation with the patient and their family. Finally, the AGE-ICU
contributes to shared-decision making because it helps patients to
understand the suggested decision and patients are more involved in the
decision-making process.
Central positional vertigo as first initial multiple sclerosis symptom: a case report with systematic review.
Authors: Meshref Mostafa , Shaheen Ahmed , Elmatboly Abdelmagid , Hamdallah Aboalmagd , Abdella Walid , Amro Yara , Khairat Shiamaa , Swed Sarya
Published: February 2022

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system,
resulting in a variety of symptoms such as vision , physical activity
and stability .Central positional vertigo as an initial multiple
sclerosis symptoms is a rare case in the literature.
Domperidone-induced pityriasis rosea-like drug eruption.
Authors: Saad Sarra , Gammoudi Rima , Abdessayed Nihed , Denguezli Mohamed
Published: February 2022

Pityriasis rosea is a common, acute, self limiting inflammatory skin
disease. Pityriasis rosea-like eruptions (PR-LE) have been reported
after drugs. The clinical presentation of PR-LE can be distinguished
from pityriasis rosea. We reporte a 41-year-old woman who developed
PR-LE 5 days after administration domperidone.
Effects of the neo-X chromosome on genomic signatures of hybridization in Rumex hastatulus
Authors: Beaudry Felix , Rifkin Joanna , Peake Amanda , Kim Deanna , Jarvis-Cross Madeline , Barrett Spencer , Wright Stephen
Published: February 2022

Natural hybrid zones provide opportunities for studies of the evolution
of reproductive isolation in wild populations. Although recent
investigations have found that the formation of neo-sex chromosomes is
associated with reproductive isolation, the mechanisms remain unclear in
most cases. Here, we assess the contemporary structure of gene flow in
the contact zone between largely allopatric cytotypes of the dioecious
plant Rumex hastatulus, a species with evidence of sex chromosome
turn-over. Males to the west of the Mississippi river, USA, have an X
and a single Y chromosome, whereas populations to the east of the river
have undergone a chromosomal rearrangement giving rise to a larger X and
two Y chromosomes. Using reduced-representation sequencing, we provide
evidence that hybrids form readily and survive multiple backcross
generations in the field, demonstrating the potential for ongoing gene
flow between the cytotypes. Cline analysis of each chromosome separately
captured no signals of difference in cline shape between chromosomes.
However, principal component regression revealed a significant increase
in the contribution of individual SNPs to inter-cytotype differentiation
on the neo-X chromosome, but no correlation with recombination rate.
Cline analysis revealed that the only SNPs with significantly shallower
clines than the genome-average were located on the neo-X. Our data are
consistent with a role for neo-sex chromosomes in reproductive isolation
between R. hastatulus cytotypes. Our investigation highlights the
importance of studying plant hybrid zones in species with sex
chromosomes for understanding mechanisms of reproductive isolation and
the role of gene flow in the spread of neo-X chromosomes.
Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 (FGFR3) Gene Amplification in Patients with Urothelial Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder
Authors:   Unemployed, Al-Marashi Mohsin , Qasim Ban ,   Dept. of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: February 2022

Background: The fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) family includes five tyrosine kinase receptors, which play an important role in many cellular mechanisms including proliferation, migration and survival. Deregulations in the genes that coding for these receptors, mainly the FGFR3 gene, had been reported in patients with urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder. Objective: To estimate the frequency of FGFR3 gene amplification in patients with urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder and its relation to some clinico-pathological parameters of the tumor. Methods: The present retrospective study included 30 paraffin blocks of urothelial carcinoma tissue (trans-urethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT)), and 10 samples of normal bladder tissue (control group). Sections were taken from each paraffin block for studying FGFR3 gene amplification by fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) technique. Results: FGFR3 gene was shown to be amplified in 4 (13.3%) out of 30 urothelial carcinoma cases. There was significant relation between FGFR3 gene amplification and tumor’s pathological stage (p=0.037). FGFR3 gene wasn’t statistically correlated with the patient’s age, gender, tumor’s grade or the lympho-vascular permeation. Conclusion: FGFR3 gene amplification was detected in 13.3% of urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder cases, which may reflect its role in carcinogenesis process. This amplification was statically correlated to tumor’s pathological stage suggesting its relation to tumor progression. Keywords: FGFR3, FISH, TURBT, urothelial carcinoma, gene amplification Citation: Al-Marashi MA, Qasim BJ. Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene amplification in patients with urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder.Iraqi JMS. 2021; 19(1): 116-125. doi: 10.22578/IJMS.19.1.15