bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact and challenges to Adopting Electric Vehicles in developing countries – a case study in India
Authors: Muthulakshmi P , Tamilarasi T , Banerji Tanmay Tapan , Raj S Albert Antony , Aarthi E
Published: August 2023

Climate change is one of the current threats facing the world. Pollution is the primary factor causing climate change, in it, air pollution plays a major part. Almost all developed and developing countries emit a lot of greenhouse gases (GHG). The transportation sector is responsible for the majority of GHG emissions. Nowadays, almost all nations make an effort to lower CO2 emissions from transportation. India also has a strategy to achieve zero emissions through several programmes. When considering ways to lower GHG emissions from the transportation sector, electric vehicles (EVs) are the first choice that comes to mind. The main goal of this case study is to identify why and how India is having trouble launching EVs. India faces significant obstacles in the areas of infrastructure, electricity, battery technology, and consumer behaviour. India already has the infrastructure necessary for the general usage of fuel-powered automobiles. Suddenly changing to another technology and expecting to complete the requirement is a little problematic in emerging nations like India. The majority of electric vehicles (EVs) use lithium-ion batteries, and India is in a position to buy these batteries from other nations. As a result, the battery is a little expensive in India. Nothing is difficult to overcome the barriers compared to the benefits of EVs. Finally, this study makes several recommendations for eliminating the barriers to India's EV adoption.
International Gateway Hub Construction and Air Logistics Industry Development Based on Multivariate Strategy Improvement Grey Wolf Algorithm
Authors: Zhang Yu , Mei Xue
Published: August 2023

INTRODUCTION: The global economic development pattern is changing, international economic and trade rules are being questioned, the global economy is not optimistic in the post-epidemic era, and it is more difficult to find growth points. OBJECTIVES: How to achieve economic growth has become a more complex global issue. China, as the world's second largest economy and the world's second largest consumer market, is also a key issue to be addressed: how to promote a strong economic recovery and maintain a high level of public confidence in the state of our economy. The aviation industry chain plays a relatively good role in achieving supply stability as well as industry chain stability, and has a strong positive effect on the domestic and foreign double-cycle strategy. Shenzhen, as a window of China's opening up, has policies, resources and places to promote the development of aviation logistics industry. METHODS: Information is obtained through literature review and fieldwork. Through the history of the development of aviation industry, the history of aviation logistics development and the current situation of the construction of China's aviation logistics are deeply reviewed and sorted out. RESULTS: The specific path to be taken for the development of aviation industry, aviation logistics development and air express and related industries is explained. It also makes a long-term plan for the subsequent development of aviation industry, aviation logistics and air express development of Shenzhen airport, and analyzes the related objectives, and finally uses the relevant theoretical knowledge to make a relevant outlook on aviation industry, aviation logistics and aviation industry development, and summarizes the experience of aviation logistics company development. Combined with the construction of Shenzhen domestic airport, the relevant design concept is proposed. CONCLUSION: Through the analysis of different routes, we finally found that the air logistics business of Shenzhen airport should take the road of synergistic development. In this way, the air logistics of Shenzhen airport should be built around five implementation points and six guarantee points in order to achieve a high-quality development in line with the new era.
Application of Robot Automation Technology Based on Machine Assisted and Artificial Intelligence in Distribution Network Overhead Line Engineering
Authors: Han Binbin , Chang Zhenyun , Hao Zhanghong , Feng Fang
Published: August 2023

INTRODUCTION: The development of artificial intelligence technology in the context of the intelligent era shows vigorous vigor and vitality, and artificial intelligence fusion of robotic automation technology can assist manpower to complete all kinds of difficult operations, distribution network overhead line as the current power transmission lines equipped with the main way for domestic power transmission and regional power safety is of great significance.
OBJECTIVES: In order to reduce the labor intensity of operators, reduce the occurrence of power outages, and ensure the reliability of power supply, we discuss the application of robotic automation technology of machine-assisted and artificial intelligence in the distribution network overhead line project.
METHODS: Distribution network with power operation intelligent robot will grid lines in the wave speed information through the sensor transmission to the computer system, the computer system will grid lines in the wave speed converted to the wave speed of the overhead line, can be mixed lines in the wave speed inconsistent problem to provide a good solution.
RESULTS: At the scene of the work, the artificial intelligence distribution network power-carrying operation robot integrating artificial intelligence technology has a good application effect for the wiring in the distribution network overhead line project.
CONCLUSION: Robot automation technology incorporates the advantages of artificial intelligence, can rely on sensor systems and computer systems to perceive and identify things, and can autonomously control their own behavior, automated processing of complex actions, with a certain degree of perception, planning and collaborative ability, can be applied to the distribution network overhead line project.
Optimization and application of artificial intelligence in robotic automated distribution network overhead line engineering
Authors: Ding Chen , Huang Xuanze , Lin Yuhao
Published: August 2023

INTRODUCTION: Artificial intelligence is a product of high-end technological development since the 21st century, which has subverted people's traditional cognition in many aspects and greatly enriched and improved people's lives. Artificial intelligence has covered every aspect of life, and the distribution network overhead line project is also one of them. The combination of the two symbolizes the combination of modern technology and infrastructure construction, which is of great significance for modern economic and social development and transformation and upgrading.
OBJECTIVES: In order to solve the practical problems in the design of artificial intelligence and distribution network overhead line engineering, this paper focuses on the practical use of such artificial intelligence as robots in distribution network overhead line engineering.
METHODS: The models of spatial perception, target recognition and automatic calculation are established, and some key technical problems of robots put into actual engineering are simulated and calculated.
RESULTS: In the spatial perception model, the combination of robotic arm and laser device is utilized to solve the problem of direct sunlight, which affects the localization. In the target recognition model, combining the algorithms of minimum spanning tree and maximum critical path, the computational accuracy is improved to 1 mm. in the automatic computation model, the introduction of auxiliary lines and the secondary confirmation of manpower make the error of the work further reduced.
CONCLUSION: This paper's simulation algorithm for the reality of the distribution network overhead line project provides a more detailed solution to improve the technical content of the distribution network overhead line project and the quality of construction management is not a simple task, the need for the relevant distribution network overhead line project enterprises as well as the corresponding distribution network overhead line project personnel to take targeted measures.
Co-Infection between Dengue Virus and SARS-CoV-2 in Cali, Colombia
Authors: Agudelo-Rojas Olga Lucia , Rebellón-Sánchez David Esteban , Llanos Torres Julio , Zapata-Vásquez Isabel Lucia , Rodríguez Sarita , Robles-Castillo Sebastián , Tejada Vega Alejandro , Parra-Lara Luis Gabriel , Rosso Fernando
Published: August 2023

The co-occurrence of COVID-19 with endemic diseases is a public health concern that may affect patient prognosis and outcomes. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of patients with dengue virus (DENV) and SARS-CoV-2 co-infections and compare their outcomes against those of COVID-19 patients without dengue. A cross-sectional study was conducted in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection who attended a single center in Cali, Colombia, from March 2020 to March 2021. All patients who were tested by both real-time polymerase chain reaction for SARS-CoV-2 and IgM/NS1 for DENV were included. Dengue was diagnosed as having either an IgM- or an NS1- positive test. A total of 90 patients were included (72 with COVID-19 only and 18 with co-infection). Patients with co-infection had more dyspnea (61.1% versus 22.2%; P = 0.003) as well as higher oxygen desaturation (53.3% versus 13.4%; P = 0.002) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (5.59 versus 3.84; P = 0.038) than patients with COVID-19 alone. The proportion of patients classified with moderate to severe COVID-19 was higher in the co-infection group (88.3% versus 47.8%; P = 0.002). Also, co-infection was associated with an increased need for mechanical ventilation (P = 0.06), intensive care unit (ICU) initial management (P = 0.02), and ICU admission during hospitalization (P = 0.04) compared with COVID-19 only. The ICU mortality rate was 66.6% in patients with co-infection versus 29.4% in patients infected with only SARS-CoV-2 (P < 0.05). The possibility of DENV and SARS-CoV2 co-infection occurred in the convergence of both epidemic waves. Co-infection was associated with worse clinical outcomes and higher mortality in ICU-admitted patients than in patients with the COVID-19 only.
Area-Based Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Latent Tuberculosis Infection in a Low-Prevalence Setting
Authors: Campbell Jeffrey I. , Tabatneck Mary , Wilt Grete E. , Sun Mingwei , He Wei , Musinguzi Nicholas , Hedt-Gauthier Bethany , Lamb Gabriella S. , Goldmann Don , Sabharwal Vishakha , Sandora Thomas J. , Haberer Jessica E.
Published: August 2023

Area-based sociodemographic markers, such as census tract foreign-born population, have been used to identify individuals and communities with a high risk for tuberculosis (TB) infection in the United States. However, these markers have not been evaluated as independent risk factors for TB infection in children. We evaluated associations between census tract poverty, crowding, foreign-born population, and the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index (CDC-SVI) ranking and TB infection in a population of children tested for TB infection in Boston, Massachusetts. After adjustment for age, crowding, and foreign-born percentage, increasing census tract poverty was associated with increased odds of TB infection (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] per 10% increase in population proportion living in poverty: 1.20 [95% CI, 1.04–1.40]; P = 0.01), although this association was attenuated after further adjustment for preferred language. In separate models, increasing CDC-SVI ranking was associated with increased odds of TB infection, including after adjustment for age and language preference (aOR per 10-point increase in CDC-SVI rank: 1.08 [95% CI, 1.02–1.15]; P = 0.01). Our findings suggest area-based sociodemographic factors may be valuable for characterizing TB infection risk and defining the social ecology of pediatric TB infection in low-burden settings.
Mosquito Repellent Efficacy of Australian Blue Cypress Callitris intratropica Essential Oil and a Topical Formulation under Laboratory and Field Conditions
Authors: Koinari Melanie , Amos Brogan , Townsend Michael , Karl Stephan
Published: August 2023

Mosquito repellents are important for personal protection against nuisance and potentially infectious mosquito bites. Repellent activity of Australian blue cypress essential oil (EO) and a commercially formulated skin lotion containing blue cypress EO (topical formulation) were compared with 20% DEET (N, N-diethyl-3 toluamide) against mosquitoes under laboratory and field conditions in North Queensland, Australia. On a volunteer’s forearm, 1 mL of candidate material was applied to approximately 600 cm2 of exposed skin. When blue cypress EO was applied at various concentrations (0.5%–10.5%), it did not fully prevent mosquito landing or biting. However, a dose–dependent increase, approaching 80% protection, was observed at high EO concentrations. On the basis of these results, three concentrations (5%, 10%, and 20%) of blue cypress EO were selected for complete protection time (CPT) experiments. Topical formulation (undiluted) was also included in CPT experiments. Although some protection was afforded, mosquito landing/probing were still recorded immediately after application for both blue cypress EO and its topical formulation. Specifically, protection declined for blue cypress EO from 80% to 70% (laboratory) and from 93% to 50% (field) within 1 hour. For topical formulation, protection declined from 85% to 75% in the laboratory and from 63% to 50% in the field. In comparison, DEET maintained a 100% protection throughout the testing period of up to 1 h, and there was no landing/probing observed in volunteers who had applied DEET. To conclude, both blue cypress products provided some protection against mosquito bites, which decreased soon after application.
Inpatient Morbidity and Mortality of Severely Underweight Children Was Comparable to That of Severely Wasted Children in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Md Ridwan , Nuzhat Sharika , Alam Jinat , Huq Sayeeda , Chisti Mohammod Jobayer , Ahmed Tahmeed
Published: August 2023

Both wasting and undernutrition are responsible for multiple morbidities and increased mortality in younger children hospitalized for acute illnesses. The question of whether children who are suffering from severe underweight are as vulnerable as children suffering from severe wasting needs to be researched further. We aimed to compare the morbidity and mortality of severely underweight but not severely wasted (SU-nSW) children with that of severely wasted (SW) children admitted to inpatient wards of a hospital. Data from 12,894 children aged < 5 years were collected using cross-sectional methods from Dhaka Hospital, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh between March 2019 and December 2021. After exclusion of non-desired populations (N = 8,834), comparisons between SU-nSW (N = 1,876) and SW (N = 2,184) children were observed. The risk of morbidities and mortality among SU-nSW and SW children was analyzed after adjusting for age and sex. Inpatient morbidities were mostly similar among children with sepsis (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 0.90; 95% CI: 0.69, 1.19; P = 0.472) and convulsions (aOR: 0.84; 95% CI: 0.51, 1.37; P = 0.475). Dehydration (aOR: 0.71; 95% CI: 0.62, 0.81; P < 0.001) and hypokalemia (aOR: 0.58; 95% CI: 0.42, 0.79; P = 0.001) were more likely associated with SW children than with SU-nSW children. Pneumonia/severe pneumonia was more likely to affect SU-nSW children (aOR: 1.24; 95% CI: 1.02, 1.48; P = 0.018). Death was comparable between the two groups (aOR: 1.32; 95% CI: 0.70, 2.49; P = 0.386). This study underscores the importance of implementing present treatment guidelines for severe acute malnutrition in the facility-based management of severely underweight children as well.
Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Healthcare Inaccessibility and Unaffordability in Uganda
Authors: Bose Bijetri , Alam Shamma A. , Pörtner Claus C.
Published: August 2023

Several studies have reported adverse consequences of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the utilization of healthcare services across Africa. However, little is known about the channels through which lockdowns impacted healthcare utilization. This study focuses on unaffordability as a reason for not utilizing healthcare services. We estimate the causal impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown on healthcare inaccessibility and affordability in Uganda relative to the nonlockdown periods of the pandemic. We use nationally representative longitudinal household data and a household fixed-effects model to identify the impact of the lockdown on whether households could not access medical treatment and whether the reason for not getting care was the lack of money. We find that the lockdown in Uganda was associated with an 8.4% higher likelihood of respondents being unable to access healthcare when treatment was needed relative to the nonlockdown periods. This implies a 122% increase in the share of respondents unable to access healthcare. As lockdown restrictions eased, the likelihood of being unable to access medical treatment decreased. The main reason for the increase in inaccessibility was the lack of money, with a 71% increase in the likelihood of respondents being unable to afford treatment. We find little evidence that the effects of the lockdown differed by wealth status or area of residence. Our results indicate the need for policymakers to consider immediate social support for households as a strategy for balancing the disruptions caused by lockdowns.
A, The Implementasi Metode Role Play Dalam Pembelajaran PAI di PAUD Binaan BGP Aceh
Authors: Wahyuni Teti
Published: August 2023

Kemerosotan moral menjadi masalah besar yang dihadapi bangsa Indonesia saat ini, tidak terkecuali pada Provinsi Aceh. Pendidikan agama saat ini menuai berbagai kritik yang tajam karena ketidakmampuannya dalam menanggulangi berbagai isu penting dalam masyarakat, banyak persoalan baru yang bermunculan sehingga peran kefektifannya dipertanyakan. Perlu metode pembelajaran yang dapat menyiapkan peserta didik untuk dapat memahami, mengimani, bertakwa, berakhlak mulia dan mengamalkan agama islam dari sumber Alquran dan Hadis melalui pengalaman dalam proses belajar yang menyenangkan. Rumusan masalah pada artikel ini adalah bagaimana metode role play dan prosedur penerapan role play dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI). Tujuan pada artikel ini adalah Memahami prosedur penerapan role play dalam pembelajaran PAI. Kegiatan pembelajaran PAI dengan metode role play dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam mengoptimalisasikan pengembangan pendidikan, meningkatkan ketakwaan kepada yang Maha Kuasa, dan juga diharapkan metode ini dapat diterapkan pada pembelajaran PAI untuk menghasilkan proses pembelajaran yang efektif dan dapat menjadi lulusan yang berkompeten
KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK GURU TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN SIKAP ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Nurtiani Ayi , Fajriah Nurul
Published: August 2023

Seyogyanya kompetensi pedagogik pada guru PAUD merupakan hal yang diutamakan dikarenakan peran guru bukan hanya sebagai pendidik semata, bahkan kompetensi tersebut sangat memiliki peran yang besar dalam proses pembelajaran karena guru PAUD harus mampu membuat perencanaan kegiatan program pendidikan, melaksanakan proses pendidikan, pengasuhan, dan perlindungan, serta melaksanakan penilaian berdasarkan aspek perkembangan sesuai dengan karakteristik anak usia dini serta dampaknya terhadap sikap anak usia dini. Berdasarkan hasil data yang diperoleh dapat disimpulkan bahwa kompetensi pedagogik guru PAUD di TK Khairani sangat bagus (97%) terlihat dari pengajaran yang diberikan selalu terperbaharui dengan perkembangan pembelajaran terbaru sehingga terlihat bahwa guru-guru PAUD terbuka dengan segala sesuatu yang baru selama menstimulasi berbagai aspek perkembangan anak dengan optimal. Tentu saja, hal ini juga berdampak besar pada pengembangan sikap yang baik (66,2%) yang ditampilkan oleh anak usia dini pada saat kegiatan pembelajaran di ruang kelas karena tercipta atmosfir dan suasana pembelajaran yang optimis, positif, kondusif, efektif dan efisien berbasis pada kemampuan abad 21 yakni 4C (critical thinking, creative thininking, collaboration, and communicatioan).
THE USE OF TED TALKS VIDEOS AS LEARNING MATERIALS IN AN INTERMEDIATE LISTENING CLASS IN A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Upa Yunika
Published: August 2023

Listening has a crucial role in developing communication skills in English as Foreign Language (EFL) context. Facilitating EFL listening activities can be conducted by using various resources such as online video providers, interactive websites, and web-based podcasts.TED Talk is one of the online video series that can be used for undergraduate students to develop their listening comprehension in learning EFL. This study aimed to investigate the use of TED Talk videos in developing EFL listening comprehension and the benefits of listening to TED Talk videos. The study was conducted in an Intermediate Listening Class at a Private University in Yogyakarta. The research subjects were 27 students. The researchers collected data by distributing questionnaires and conducting in-depth interviews with the students. Purpose sampling was employed to result in 3 students. Four students with the highest and lowest results were chosen to be examined thoroughly. The result showed that TED Talk videos helped to develop EFL listening comprehension even though not significant. Listening to TED Talk videos can also motivate undergraduate students to learn English, and can enrich the students’ general knowledge.
A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF GENDER REPRESENTATIONS IN EFL TEXTBOOK OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Andini Tresna Nur , Hidayat Didin Nuruddin , Husna Nida , Alek Alek
Published: August 2023

This present study investigates gender representation in an EFL textbook in Senior High Schools by using multimodal critical discourse analysis. The data is collected from the unit contents of the English Textbook by Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia 2017, which is used for senior high school and vocational high school. The study uses qualitative with Fairclough's three-dimensional framework to analyze the data collected. The focus variables include the frequency of gender representation and women's and men's social and domestic roles. The finding revealed that the EFL textbook was biased, imbalanced, and unequal for the position of male and female; for the frequency of gender representation in pictorial, males dominated around 25.6%, and females were only 11.6%. Then for gender representation in the passage text, the male was dominated by 46.3% and female was 34.3%. Next, for gender representation in conversation text, the male-dominated was 51.8%, and the female was 38.8%. The last one is gender representation in exercise text, the male-dominated by 31.33%, and the female was 40.97%. For the category of gender's social and domestic role, it revealed that males tend to do a social role associated with higher education and knowledge. At the same time, female is related to the traditional view in society that is associated with social status and hype only. Therefore, the result showed that the gender representation in this textbook was not represented equally.
ANALYSIS OF THE MOST COMMON SPELLING ERRORS IN ENGLISH FOR SAUDI STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF FOUNDATION YEAR STUDENTS
Authors: Almurashi Safiah
Published: August 2023

Most second language learners of English, including Saudi learners at universities, face some challenges with English writing, especially in spelling. These difficulties are attributed to several causes, such as the differences between English and Arabic .The purpose of the present study is to investigate the most spelling errors made by the first year Saudi female students . Also, to define the main factors behind the weakness of students' spelling. Additionally, to suggest some effective teaching approaches to improve spelling instruction. This study adopted Cook's classification of errors, which categorized errors into four categories: substitution, insertion, omission, and transposition. Participants of this study are 80 female students and ten English language teachers. The data was collected through writing a task and a survey. The analysis of errors revealed that errors of omission were the highest proportion of errors with a percentage of (41.55%), whereas substitution spelling errors occur as the lowest frequency with a percentage of (24.65%). Followed by insertion errors with a percentage of (19.72%). The lowest percentage of errors were related to errors of transposition with the proportion of (14.08%). The major cause of the students' spelling errors was the linguistic differences between English and Arabic.
THE BLENDED LEARNING: THE TENTH GRADERS’ PERCEPTION OF FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE EFL LESSON AT SMAN 4 TARAKAN
Authors: Muliawaty Wandha , Errie Diru Achmad , Arifin Arifin , Ulfaika Romlah
Published: August 2023

The objective of this research is to obtain perceptions from the tenth-grade students of SMAN 4 Tarakan which is undergoing blended learning. This study used a quantitative approach with a survey method.  The  subject  of   the research  was 36  students  of  X-4  at  SMAN  4  Tarakan. The data collected was a closed questioner using Likert scale. The results showed that more students admit that they are more motivated and perform better when taking EFL class that are conducted face-to-face. This is in line with the results of the study which showed that in terms of motivation, students were categorized as very motivated when doing face-to-face learning for the EFL class. In addition, students are also categorized as very good in terms of achievements when participating in EFL class which are conducted face-to-face. So it can be concluded that students prefer and need face-to-face learning more than online learning in English class.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN PESERTA DIDIK DALAM MENULIS KARANGAN MELALUI PENGGUNAAN MEDIA FLIP CHART
Authors: Vilda Ghasya Dyoty Auliya
Published: August 2023

A B S T R A K

Penggunaan media memiliki peran yang sangat penting untuk menyampaikan pesan dalam pembelajaran. Media flip chart dapat dipandang sebagi salah satu langkah alternatif dalam mengatasi permasalahan pembelajaran, terutama dalam melatih keterampilan menulis peserta didik pada jenjang sekolah dasar. Latar belakang penelitian ini di awali dari kesulitan yang dialami peserta didik kelas III di sekolah dasar dalam menulis karangan deskripsi di sekolah dasar. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penggunaan media flip chart dalam pembelajaran menulis karangan deskripsi peserta didik di sekolah dasar. Adapun jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan mengadaptasi model spiral yang dikembangkan oleh Kemmis Mc Taggart dengan desain tiap siklusnya berupa perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini antara lain observasi, angket dan tes. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan pada peserta didik kelas III sekolah dasar negeri 17 Pontianak Kota dapat disimpulkan bahwa media flip chart dapat meningkatkan keterampilan menulis karangan peserta didik di sekolah dasar. Adapun rekomendasi dari penelitian ini salah satunya adalah penggunaan beragam media dalam pembelajaran sangat dianjurkan untuk dapat membantu peran guru dalam membelajarkan peserta didik, khususnya dalam pembelajaran menulis.

 

A B S T R A C T

The use of media has a very important role to convey messages in learning. Flip chart media can be seen as an alternative step in overcoming learning problems, especially in training students' writing skills at the elementary school level. The background of this research begins with the difficulties experienced by third grade students in elementary school in writing descriptive essays in elementary school. The purpose of this study was to determine the use of flip chart media in learning to write descriptive essays for students in elementary schools. The type of this research is classroom action research by adapting the spiral model developed by Kemmis Mc Taggart with the design of each cycle in the form of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques used in this study include observation, questionnaires and tests. Based on the results of research that has been carried out on third grade students of State Elementary School 17 Pontianak City, it can be concluded that flip chart media can improve students' writing skills in elementary schools. The recommendations from this study, one of which is the use of various media in learning is highly recommended to be able to help the teacher's role in teaching students, especially in learning to write.
PENERAPAN ACTIVE LEARNING PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Nelyza Fita , Ruslaini Ruslaini , Novika Trisnia
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the Improvement of the Learning Independence of Class V Students of SD Negeri Kandang in Natural Science Learning on ecosystem materials through the Application of Active Learning. The sample in this study were all students in grade V SD Negeri Kandang, totalling 16 people consisting of 11 girls and 5 boys. The method used in this study was to calculate the percentage of the answers to the questionnaire. Data collection techniques consisted of observation, test, questionnaire. The results showed that the learning independence of Class V SD Negeri Kandang students in science subjects could be increased through the application of Active Learning learning strategies, this can be seen based on the evaluation results from meetings I and II that there was a change in the average value obtained. The pre-test is 68.1 and the post-test is 80.9. So the application of Active Learning in science learning can increase the learning independence of class V SD Negeri Kandang students.

Abstrak

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Peningkatan Kemandirian Belajar Peserta Didik Kelas V SD Negeri Kandang dalam Pembelajaran IPA materi ekosistem melalui Penerapan Pembelajaran Active Learning. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta didik kelas V SD Negeri Kandang yang berjumlah 16 orang yang terdiri dari 11 perempuan dan 5 orang laki laki. Teknik pengumpulan data terdiri dari observasi, angket dan test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kemandirian belajar peserta didik Kelas V SD Negeri Kandang pada mata pelajaran IPA dapat meningkat melalui penerapan strategi pembelajaran Active Learning, hal ini dapat diketahui berdasarkan hasil evaluasi dari pertemuan I dan II bahwa adanya perubahan nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh. Pada test awal (Pre-test) yaitu 68,1 dan pada test akhir (post-test) yaitu 80,9. Maka Penerapan Active Learning pada pembelajaran IPA dapat meningkatkan kemandirian belajar peserta didik kelas V SD Negeri Kandang.
Errors and Misconceptions in Euclidean Geometry Problem Solving Questions: The Case of Grade 12 Learners
Authors: Mosia Moeketsi , Matabane Mogalatjane Edward , Moloi Tshele John
Published: August 2023

Euclidean geometry provides an opportunity for learners to learn argumentation and develop inductive and deductive reasoning. Despite the significance of Euclidean geometry for developing these skills, learner performance in mathematics, particularly geometry, remains a concern in many countries. Thus, the current study examined the nature of learners’ errors in Euclidean geometry problem-solving, particularly regarding the theorem for angle at the centre and its applications. Van Heile’s theory of geometric thinking and teacher knowledge of error analysis were used as conceptual frameworks to make sense of the nature of learners’ errors and misconceptions. Using a participatory action research approach, the study was operationalised by five mathematics teachers from four secondary schools in Motheo district in the Free State Province of South Africa and three academics from two local universities. The study analysed 50 sampled midyear examination scripts of Grade 12 learners from four schools. The findings of this study revealed that most learner errors resulted from concepts on Van Heile’s operating Levels 0 and 1, while the questions mainly required Level 3 thinking. The study recommends that teachers determine their learners’ level of geometric thinking and integrate this knowledge in their lesson preparations and material development.
A Strategy for Future Pandemic Preparedness That is Science-based, Includes Public Involvement, and Facilitates Swift Administrative Decision Making
Authors: Gao George Fu
Published: August 2023

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has caused devastating economic and social disruption. As a scientist in the microbiology field, and as a public policy practitioner, I would like to share my opinions on current COVID-19 control and future pandemic preparedness.
Grassroots Mirroring Under COVID-19: Does Community resilience Affect Residents' Response? the Case of Shenzhen City
Authors: Xu Jing , Zeng Zhenjian , Hong Yu , Zhu Xiting , Peng Zhencong , Chen Gangheng , Xi Zhenhua
Published: August 2023

In the face of the sudden outbreak of COVID-19, the community, as the interface between the state and the population, has played a large role in stemming the impact of COVID-19, and community resilience has become a key part of community governance. However, the negative response of some residents is an important factor that hinders the community's emergency response capabilities. Therefore, starting from empirical research, this chapter uses factor analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, and cluster analysis to explore the differences in community resilience and residents’ risk response methods in different types of communities, as well as the impact mechanism of community resilience on residents’ risk response methods. The study found that first, community resilience has a significant positive impact on positive risk response, among which governance performance has a more significant impact; second, community resilience has a negative correlation with negative coping styles, in which governance performance has a more significant impact; third, there are obvious differences in the level of resilience between different types of communities, with urban communities being the best, mixed communities second, and transformation communities the last. After the shock of COVID-19, the formation of an individualised society and an all-powerful governmental governance system has led to an increasingly prominent role for communities in social management. Community resilience continues to influence the way residents respond and becomes a key factor in controlling COVID-19.
Personalized 3D printed implants in the treatment of extensive chest wall tumors: clinical cases
Authors: Valiev A. K. , Kononets P. V. , Kharatishvili T. K. , Salkov A. G. , Petrochenko N. S. , Shin A.  R. , Sytov A. V. , Efimenko O.
Published: August 2023

3D printing has opened new opportunities for the development of personalized systems for prosthetics of extensive chest wall defects after radical surgical interventions for malignant tumors. However, risk factors for an adverse outcome of such operations have not yet been identified.

Clinical cases. A 65-year-old man with primary chondrosarcoma of the V rib, underwent surgical resection of three ribs, plasty with local tissues, and an individual 3D printed titanium implant was installed on the sternum and IV-VI ribs. Follow up for 26 months showed no complaints or signs of recurrence. A 52-year-old woman with radiation-induced soft tissue sarcoma of the chest wall, that developed 9 years after radiation for breast cancer, underwent resection of four ribs and pectoral muscles and a 3D printed titanium implant was installed on the sternum and II-V ribs. The operation was complicated by the marginal necrosis of the soft tissue flap and infection of the endoprosthesis, which required removal of the metal structure and reconstruction using TRAM flap. After 9 months, a local recurrence of the tumor was diagnosed.

Discussion. As a factor of a positive outcome in a man should be noted a thick layer of subcutaneous fat with muscle tissue, due to which plastic surgery was performed, covering the defect without tension. An extensive resection of the pectoral muscles in a woman created a tissue deficit. Another factor of an unfavorable outcome can be considered the radio-induced nature of the sarcoma. Further research is needed to improve the strategy for selecting patients with malignant tumors of the chest wall for prosthetics.
Developmental Response of Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) to Boron
Authors: BULUT Hüseyin
Published: August 2023

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of boron fertilization on agromorphological properties of berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.). The field experiment was arranged in randomized blocks with divided parcels. It was applied with 3 replications in 2017 and 2018 years in Ankara conditions. Three different berseem varieties (Derya, Erix, Mario) were sown to main parcels and 5 different boron fertilizer doses (0, 100, 200, 400, 800 g da-1) were applied to sub-parcels. According to the research results; plant height was varied between 67.20 and 98.33 cm. Stem diameter was 3.43-4.45 mm, stem numbers were 6.17-11.67 pieces and head numbers were 7.28-15.02 pieces. The highest plant height and stem diameter were exhibited by variety of Mario. Erix displayed the highest development in terms of stem numbers, Derya showed the highest development in terms of head numbers. When boron doses were compared with control parcel, the highest plant height, stem diameter, stem numbers and head numbers were obtained at 100 g da-1 boron dose.
HUBUNGAN JUMLAH ANAK DALAM KELUARGA DENGAN STATUS GIZI PADA BALITA DI DESA PANDANSARI KECAMATAN SENDURO KABUPATEN LUMAJANG
Authors: DEVID TRIO ISSADIKIN
Published: August 2023

Status gizi merupakan ukuran keadaan tubuh seseorang yang dapat dilihat dari makanan yang dikonsumsi dan penggunaan zat gizi dalam tubuh. Status gizi yang baik dalam menjaga derajat kebugaran dan kesehatan, membantu tumbuh kembang anak.

Jumlah anak dalam keluarga adalah jumlah tanggungan anak dalam keluarga baik anak kandung, anak tiri maupun anak angkat yang tinggal bersama dalam satu tempat tinggal. Keluarga dengan dua orang anak memberikan kesempatan kepada anak untuk belajar berbagi, bergiliran dan menahan dorongan untuk mendapatkan perhatian orang tua dan sebaliknya orang tua dapat memberikan pendidikan dan perhatian yang memadai.

Sedangkan keluarga yang memiliki anak lebih dari dua memerlukan usaha yang lebih besar dan terkadang mengalami kesulitan menghadapi anak dengan berbagai karakter dan suasana hati yang berbeda-beda. Pada akhirnya orang tua tidak konsisten dalam melakukan pola asuh yang optimal.

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis hubungan jumlah anak dalam keluarga dengan status gizi balita di Desa Pandansari Kecamatan Senduro Kabupaten Lumajang. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan uji korelasional dengan desain cross sectional. Pendekatan teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan peneliti adalah Multistage random sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 245 balita. Analisis data menggunakan Regresi Logistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan jumlah anak dalam keluarga dengan status gizi balita di Desa Pandansari Kecamatan Senduro Kabupaten Lumajang (p value = 0,000 < α = 0,05. Perawat dapat menerapkan perannya dalam melakukan peran edukasi tentang pentingnya nutrisi yang optimal pada bayi dan anggota keluarga lainnya, selain itu perawat juga memberikan edukasi tentang pentingnya membatasi jumlah anak dalam keluarga.
Islamic Moderate Values in Teaching Classic Islamic Books at Modern Islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Islamic Education, Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Islam NegeriDatokaramaPalu, Indonesia, A. Lasawali Andriansayah , Abidin Abidin ,   Faculty of Islamic Law, University Islam NegeriDatokaramaPalu, Indonesia, Idhan Mohamad ,   Department of Islamic Education, Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Islam NegeriDatokaramaPalu, Indonesia, Al-Amri Jihan Salim ,   Department of Islamic Education, Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Islam NegeriDatokaramaPalu, Indonesia, Haerunnisa Wulan ,   Department of Education Management, Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Islam NegeriDatokaramaPalu, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

This study discusses Islamic moderation in learning classic Islamic books at modern Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia. This study aimed to examine the application of Islamic moderation in learning classics and the supporting factors for the successful application of religious moderation in learning classics at the Islamic Boarding School of Modern al-IstiqamahNgatabaru Indonesia. This study used qualitative methods, and data collection techniques were carried out through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and written document analysis. The results of this study indicate that there are three indicators in the application of Islamic moderation in learning the ‘yellow book,’ namely the application of moderation in the learning process, the application of moderation in the form of understanding, and the application of moderation in the form of practice in worship. The supporting factors for Islamic moderation in learning the ‘yellow book’ are, Islamic boarding schools are not tied to one school of thought, ustad provides the broadest possible understanding to students, ustad does not indoctrinate students to follow one school of thought, ustad is not allowed to justify one school and blames on the other hand, students are free to choose the schools they believe in strongly. While the inhibiting factors are the limited practice of santri worship, senior santri are not allowed to influence junior santri, and learning the ‘yellow book’ is still limited. The implications of Islamic moderation in understanding the ‘yellow book’ at the Modern al-IstiqamahNgatabaru Islamic Boarding School are elastic and flexible, tolerant, not categorized, and not confused in making choices. Many alums are in different Islamic mass organizations, and alums join student organizations that are diverse, and active in religious activities in the community.
The Effect of Illuminance Artificial Light Interior on Color Difference Identification in People with Colour Vision Deficiency (CVD)
Authors:   Department of Art and Design, Institute Technology Bandung, Jawabarat, Indonesia, Abdurachman Fima Rachmawati , Adhitama Gregorius Prasetyo ,   Department of Art and Design, Institute Technology Bandung, Jawabarat, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

Individuals with color vision deficiency (CVD) face challenges in various daily activities that require color identification such as selecting appropriate clothing combinations, identifying ripe fruits or vegetables, et cetera. This study aims to identify the best illuminance artificial lighting for color difference identification among individuals with CVD in Indonesia (0,7%). The research focuses on the quantitative analysis of experimental data to assess the effect of different types of illuminance artificial lighting on color perception in participant with CVD. A controlled experiment was conducted with a sample of individuals diagnosed with CVD (Deutronomali, Deutronopia, and Protonopia), utilizing a standardized color difference identification test based on Natural Color system (NCS) as the color experiment tools. The participant was exposed to different artificial lighting conditions, including various intensities (illuminance) and different color background (black or white) for each category. Quantitative data is collected, focusing on the accuracy, speed, and total steps for completing the task under different artificial illuminance conditions. Statistical analysis, including analyses of variance (ANOVA) and correlation analyses, are conducted to examine the relationship between illuminance lightings and color difference identification in individual with CVD. The results based on the analysis of duration, number of steps, and accuracy, the optimal illuminance level for identification color differences falls within the range 400-500 lux. The second-best illuminance level falls within the range 300-400 lux. In conclusion, range 300-500 lux are the best illuminance level for perceiving color variation.
Carbon Nanotube-Polyaniline Reinforced Flexible and Stretchable Strain Sensor with Enhanced Sensitivity for Smart Wearable and Skin-Mounted Applications
Authors:   Department of Medical Sciences and Technologies, Science & Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Zarghami Fatemeh , Hosseinzadehnamadi Pedram ,   Division of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Published: August 2023

Flexible and stretchable strain sensors have emerged as promising components for integration into smart wearable devices and skin-mounted applications. These sensors enable accurate detection of physiological signals, thereby finding unique applications in diverse fields such as human health monitoring, soft robotics, human-machine interface, prosthetics, virtual reality, and professional sports. Two commonly utilized types of strain sensors are capacitive and resistive strain gauges, owing to their low production cost, simplified circuitry, and ease of construction. While resistive strain gauges exhibit high sensitivity, they are prone to nonlinearity and hysteresis. On the other hand, capacitive strain gauges demonstrate linear behavior with minimal hysteresis but offer lower sensitivity. In this study, we capitalize on the exceptional properties of carbon nanotubes, including high mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, and thermal stability, along with using polyaniline as an exemplary conductive polymer. These materials are employed as a reinforcing phase within the polymer matrix, while the dielectric layer is comprised of Ecoflex® 00-30. An interdigitated pattern is specifically designed for this strain gauge to enhance sensitivity. Through this research, we aim to develop a flexible and stretchable strain sensor with enhanced sensitivity and improved performance characteristics.
The Legal Force of Deed Statement of Meeting Resolutions Made Before a Notary Based on Private Minutes of the General Meeting of Shareholders (Case Study in Pt. Eco Environmental Energy Indonesia)
Authors:   Student of Post Graduate Program of Notary University Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia., Wibawa Nyoman Satria
Published: August 2023

This research is a normative legal research that examines the legal force of the deed of statement of meeting resolutions made before a notary based on a private minute of the general meeting of shareholders (a case study at PT Eco Environmental Energy Indonesia), the focus of this research is the legal force of the deed of statement of meeting resolutions made before a notary based on the minutes of the private general meeting of shareholders in the case study of PT. Eco Environmental Energy Indonesia. The focus of research is on the extraordinary general meeting shareholders held at PT. Eco Environmental Energy Indonesia as there were indications of unlawful acts that make the deed of statement of meeting resolutions (PKR) drawn up before a notary null and void. The study employs the evidentiary law theory, which utilizes the statutory, analytical, and case approaches. The analysis concluded that the deed of statement of meeting resolutions number 56 was null and void, due to flaws in the formal requirements specified in the Limited Liability Company Law in the holding of the EGMS on May 21, 2011, which violated laws and regulations, causing the deed of statement of meeting resolutions to lack valid material proof power as an authentic deed.