bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving Critical Thinking Skills of Early Childhood through Inquiry Learning
Authors: Priyanti Nita , Warmansyah Jhoni
Published: March 2021

21st-century skills that children must have, namely the ability to collaborate, create, communicate and think critically. This study aims to improve critical thinking skills in children to adapt to their time. This research was conducted in group B of the Kindergarten in Madinah Pamulang, South Tangerang with a total of 20 children. The research method uses classroom action research with 2 cycles. Collecting data by means of observation, interviews, documentation and the data obtained were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative. The results showed that the children's critical thinking skills increased by 18.4% in cycle I and cycle 2 by 45% after research and corrective action were carried out. The results of the action in the second cycle of 45% prove that the children's critical thinking skills have increased significantly. Improvement occurs through simple experimental activities with the stages of problem finding, exploration, creation, and reflection. The conclusion of this study is that critical thinking skills in early childhood can be improved through inquiry learning.
Thematic Learning in Kindergarten Based on Al-Islam Kemuhamadiyahan and Local Wisdom
Authors: Duriani Duriani , Rama Bahaking , Pajarianto Hadi , Sari Puspa
Published: March 2021

This research is motivated by the preservation and implementation of religious values and local wisdom, it is a case study with a qualitative approach, where the data collected from observation and interviews. The results showed that the Al-Islam kemuhammadiyahan and local wisdom value had been described in the lesson plan and the learning implementation. The value of the Dewata Seuwae is a form of instilling faith in children by introducing Allah creation, the holy book, and the Prophet. The values of alempureng and amaccangang are instilled so that they are always honest. Agettengeng means adherence to principles and responsibility to the ummah, nation, and state. The value of aperrukeng is a child's primary asset for cooperation and a sense of caring for the people around them. This research proves that religion and culture can coexist harmoniously, and their values can be used in thematic Learning in early childhood
Tradisi Kearifan Lokal Minangkabau “Manjujai” untuk Stimulasi Perkembangan Anak Usia Dini
Authors: We Asfi Yanti , Fauziah Puji Yanti
Published: March 2021

Manjujai merupakan bentuk stimulasi berupa nyanyian, syair, atau kata dengan nilai-nilai kebaikan. Pemberian stimulasi menjadi faktor penting dalam mencapai perkembangan anak usia dini secara optimal sesuai dengan tahapan usia. Penelitian ini merupakan salah satu stimulasi perkembangan yang dapat diberikan kepada anak usia dini. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh tradisi kearifan budaya lokal Minangkabau “manjujai” terhadap perkembangan anak usia dini. Penelitian menggunakan Library research melalui 6 langkah yaitu penentuan topik penelitian, tinjauan literatur terkini, reduksi literatur, pengorganisasian literatur, review literatur, dan pengambilan kesimpulan. Teknik analisis data berupa kualitatif deskriptif dengan menelaah beberapa literatur sekunder antara lain yaitu e-book, jurnal ilmiah Nasional dan Internasional, dan artikel yang berkaitan dengan manjujai pada anak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tradisi manjujai bukan hanya digunakan untuk menstimulasi satu aspek perkembangan saja namun dapat digunakan dibeberapa aspek perkembangan anak usia dini seperti kognitif, bahasa, motorik, sosial-emosional dan moral spiritual.
Konseptualisasi Peran Strategis dalam Pendidikan Literasi Keuangan Anak melalui Pendekatan Systematic Review
Authors: Yuwono Wisnu
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran strategis dari pihak yang terlibat dalam pendidikan literasi keuangan anak dengan menggunakan metode systematic review. Data yang digunakan adalah artikel ilmiah, buku dan laporan yang relevan dengan topik penelitian. Melalui identifikasi, evaluasi, dan interpretasi disimpulkan bahwa ada tiga peran strategis yakni peran pertama sebagai payung hukum diperuntukkan kepada pemerintah dalam merancang kebijakan literasi keuangan nasional, dan sekolah dalam mengembangkan implementasi kurikulum literasi keuangan. Peran kedua sebagai peran operasional diperuntukkan kepada guru yang berinteraksi dan mengajarkan literasi keuangan kepada siswa, dan peran orang tua dalam mendampingi literasi keuangan anaknya di rumah. Peran ketiga sebagai peran pendukung, ditujukan kepada media dan pihak lain dalam memberi dukungan pada setiap kegiatan literasi keuangan pada anak. Implementasi secara optimal dari peran tersebut akan meningkatkan indeks literasi keuangan.
Stimulasi Perilaku Sosial Anak Usia Dini melalui Media Loose Parts (Bahan Lepasan)
Authors: Wardhani Wahju Dyah Laksmi , Misyana Misyana , Atniati Ika , Septiani Nina
Published: March 2021

Bahan lepasan atau yang lebih dikenal sebagai loose parts merupakan media pembelajaran yang memberi anak kesempatan untuk mengeksplorasi, memanipulasi, atau mengeksploitasi imajinasi secara kritis, karena karaktersitik loose parts yang memungkinkan anak mengolah sesuai bentuk dari ide yang dipikirkannya. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana bahan lepasan sebagai media belajar tidak saja hanya mengajarkan anak mewujudkan suatu imajinasi melalui metode proyek, namun juga melatih anak dalam pengembangan aspek sosialnya. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah anak-anak kelompok A di TK Bukit Aksara Semarang. Penelitian ini penelitian kualitatif yang menerapkan perspektif fenomenologis. Kesimpulannya, bentuk-bentuk perilaku sosial seperti kerja sama, kemandirian, tanggung jawab dan percaya diri nampak saat anak bermain mengolah bahan lepasan. Hasil ini penelitian ini dapat menjadi rujukan bagi guru PAUD untuk menggunakan bahan lepasan ke dalam kurikulum
Perkenalan Dunia Internasional sebagai Pendidikan Multikutural pada Anak Usia Dini melalui Metode Bermain Puzzle
Authors: Minasari Arofah , Indraswati Dyah , Purwasito Andrik , Setiawan Ignatius Agung
Published: March 2021

Dunia internasional dekat dengan kehidupan anak-anak modern, sehingga pendidikan Taman Kanak-kanak (TK) memerlukan kurikulum ini melalui pendidikan multikultural. Kurikulum ini jarang ada di Lembaga TK karena minimnya pengetahuan dan jumlah guru TK yang fokus di bidang ini. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi selama 3 kali kunjungan ke TK, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Kunjungan pertama, peneliti mengumpulkan minat siswa terhadap metode pembelajaran dan menemukan metode pembelajaran dengan bermain puzzle, kemudian dilakukan pengenalan kurikulum internasional melalui metode kreativitas mengajar. Selanjutnya peneliti mempresentasikan materi dengan permainan puzzle, dimulai dengan pengenalan nama negara, mengaplikasikannya pada permainan, dan menguji siswa untuk menyebutkan nama negara tertentu. Peneliti menemukan kemudahan bagi siswa dalam mengingat dan mengucapkan nama-nama negara, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penyampaian kurikulum baru dengan metode bermain puzzle dapat meningkatkan kemampuan kognitif anak usia dini khususnya untuk mengenal dunia internasional sebagai materi pendidikan multikultural
Technology Acceptance Model in using E-learning on Early Childhood Teacher Education Program’s student during pandemic
Authors: Jatmikowati Tri Endang , Rachman Angraeny Unedia , Adwitiya Asti Bhawika
Published: March 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic many education institutions implement e-learning as a replacement of traditional face to face teaching and learning activities. This situation forced students and teachers to adapt to the new normal of teaching and learning activity. This study aimed to examine the determinant factors of behavioral intention of using e-learning associated with the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for early childhood teacher education students. The factors included in the model are perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, behavioral intention, self-efficacy, subjective norm, and system accessibility. Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) technique was employed with SmartPLS as a computational software. Using samples students in Early Childhood Teacher Education Program in Muhammadiyah University of Jember – Indonesia, this study result that perceived usefulness affects behavioral intention directly while self-efficacy affect behavioral intention directly and indirectly through perceived usefulness.
Tantangan Guru dan Orang Tua dalam Kegiatan Belajar Dari Rumah Anak Usia Dini pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Astuti Isti Yuli , Harun Harun
Published: March 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan berbagai tantangan yang dihadapi oleh guru dan orang tua dalam mendampingi kegiatan Belajar Dari Rumah (BDR) anak usia 4-6 tahun pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus, melibatkan 6 subjek terdiri dari 3 guru dan 3 orang tua anak usia 4-6 tahun di Kabupaten Bantul. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik wawancara dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan, menunjukkan bahwa dari kegiatan belajar dari rumah guru mendapatkan beberapa tantangan, diantaranya guru harus menyiapkan kegiatan yang menarik dan menyesuaikan bahan kegiatan di sekitar anak, stand by memantau kegiatan yang dilakukan anak melalui whatsapp, dan penilaian hanya melalui video/foto. Tantangan yang dihadapi orang tua dalam mendampingi anak belajar diantaranya harus mengetahui dan mengatasi mood belajar anak, mengajak anak melakukan kegiatan belajar dengan suasana yang menyenangkan, serta dapat membagi waktu antara pekerjaan dan mendampingi anak belajar.
Strategi Guru dalam Menstimulasi Keterampilan Motorik AUD Pada Era Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Nasution Siyyella Tika , Sutapa Panggung
Published: March 2021

Masa pandemi covid 19 telah merubah kegiatan pembelajaran di semua tingkat pendidikan termasuk PAUD dilakukan secara daring. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk strategi yang dilakukan guru PAUD dalam menstimulasi perkembangan motorik anak usia dini di era pandemi covid 19. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Jenis kuesioner yang digunakan merupakan jenis kuesioner tertutup dan kuesioner terbuka. Subjek penelitian ini terdiri dari 32 guru TK di kota Bengkulu. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner yang dibuat melalui Google Form dan tautannya disebar kepada guru melalui aplikasi Whatsapp. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan gambaran dan informasi mengenai bagaimana bentuk strategi yang dilakukan guru PAUD dalam menstimulasi perkembangan motorik anak di era pandemi covid 19. Selanjutnya hasil penelitian dari artikel ini dapat dijadikan salah satu referensi strategi mengajar guru dalam menstimulasi keterampilan motorik anak usia dini pada proses pembelajaran daring di era pandemi covid 19.
Efektivitas Pembelajaran E-Learning pada Guru PAUD Selama Pandemic Covid-19
Authors: Pudyastuti Aruming Tias , Budiningsih C. Asri
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pelaksanaan pembelajaran e-learning pada guru PAUD selama pandemic Covid-19. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian berjumlah 40 orang guru PAUD. Penelitian ini dilakukan selama 5 minggu. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan pretest, posttest dan angket. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji Paired T test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajaran E-Learning yang di lakukan oleh guru PAUD selama pandemic Covid-19 tidak efektif karena banyaknya guru mengalami kendala dalam segi pelaksanaan dan segi prasarana.
The Role of Student’s Parent in Shaping Home Learning Environment (HLE) for Early Childhood
Authors: Kumalasari Pramesti Indah , Sugito Sugito
Published: March 2021

This study aims to determine the role of parents in forming a Home Learning Environment (HLE) for early childhood in Trucuk, Klaten. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods and was carried out by purposive sampling. The research subjects were 5 parents who have children aged 3-4 years. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. Data analysis used was data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the research that has been done, the role of parents in shaping HLE is seen when parents introduce new learning materials into the home through activities (playing, chatting and reading), preparing HLE according to children's needs and interests, offering various learning opportunities and providing learning experiences that are fun. With the role of parents in shaping HLE, it can be an early intervention program and direct children's activities to be more useful in reaching the next stage of development.
Stimulasi Aspek Perkembangan Anak Usia 0-6 Tahun Selama Pandemi Covid- 19
Authors: Rantina Mahyumi , Hasmalena Hasmalena , Nengsih Yanti Karmila
Published: March 2021

Stimulasi sangat penting dalam perkembangan anak agar kemampuan anak tidak terganggu terutama pada masa pandemi covid-19. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui stimulasi yang diberikan orang tua selama mendampingi anak di masa pandemi Covid-19 pada anak berusia 0-6 tahun di Rumah. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan subjek penelitian adalah orang tua yang memiliki anak usia 0-6 tahun di Kota Palembang yang berjumlah 24 orang tua. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data mengunakan pengumpulan reduksi data, menarik kesimpulan dan penyajian data. Hasil analisis data kualitatif menunjukkan bahwa stimulasi yang diberikan orang tua terhadap anak usia 0- 6 tahun di masa pandemic covid-19 di rumah memiliki keberagaman berupa latihan-latihan rangsangan perkembangan dari orang tua 0-1 tahun dilanjutkan dengan memberikan alat permainan edukatif serta melalui media audio visual. Stimulasi yang diberikan mengajak anak berceloteh di usia 0-1 tahun, bermain di pekarangan rumah, membacakan buku cerita, mewarnai bersama, mendampingi anak dalam mengerjakan tugas sekolah, beribadah bersama ayah dan ibu di rumah.
Pengembangan Model Pembelajaran Saintifik Berbasis Kearifan Lokal untuk Perkembangan Kognitif Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun
Authors: Anida Anida , Eliza Delfi
Published: March 2021

Permasalahan ketika menyusun buku yang diimplementasikan di Taman Kanak-Kanak (TK) Mawar Kelas B1 meliputi pelaksanaan kurikulum 2013 Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) belum optimal dan Guru kurang memahami pendekatan saintifik, yang berdampaknya belum optimalnya perkembangan kognitif anak seperti yang diharapkan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan model pembelajaran dengan pendekatan saintifik berbasis kearifan lokal untuk perkembangan kognitif Anak Usia 5-6 tahun yang valid, praktis, dan efektif. Kegiatan diterapkan untuk mencapai kemampuan anak dalam mengamati, bertanya, mencoba atau bereksperimen, mencari penalaran dan berkomunikasi melalui pengembangan tema dan indikator dalam Kurikulum PAUD 2013. Riset menggunakan metode R&D dari ADDIE dengan tahapan analyze, design, development, implement, evaluation. Hasil validitas valid dan hasil kelayakan media sangat layak digunakan. Hasil uji kepraktisan produk dinyatakan sangat praktis, produk dinyatakan sangat efektif. Hasil pengembangan dari penelitian ini adalah produk yang dinyatakan valid, praktis dan efektif.
Manajemen Pembelajaran untuk Menciptakan Suasana Belajar Menyenangkan di Masa New Normal
Authors: Idhayani Nurul , Nasir Nasir , Jaya Hasma Nur
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan manajemen pembelajaran dalam menciptakan suasana belajar yang menyenangkan di Taman kanak-kanak Negeri se Kecamatan Ranomeeto Kabupaten Konawe Selatan. Pembelajaran di masa new normal telah menciptakan kultur belajar yang baru bagi anak di PAUD. Oleh karena itu guru diharapkan lebih kreatif menyelenggarakan pembelajaran yang menyenangkan. Jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan Informan penelitian 6 orang guru, dan 2 kepala sekolah. Adapun durasi pengumpulan data, dilakukan selama 5 bulan (Mei–September 2020) dengan teknik wawancara, pengamatan, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan manajemen pembelajaran untuk menciptakan suasana belajar yang menyenangkan dilakukan dalam tiga tahapan, yaitu: perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Perencanaan meliputi: menyiapkan skenario pembelajaran, media, dan alat evaluasi, pelaksanaan yaitu implementasi kegiatan yang disesuaikan dengan skenario pembelajaran yang telah dibuat ditahapan sebelumnya, dan evaluasi dilakukan guru secara offline dan online.
Strategi Pembelajaran Physical Distancing Guru PAUD dalam Menghadapi Pandemi Covid19
Authors: Botutihe Sukma Nurilawati , Smith Mardia Bin , Kasan Irpan A , Hilala Rizal
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang strategi yang digunakan guru PAUD dalam menerapkan proses pembelajaran. Fokus utama kajian pada bagaimana komunikasi dan kerjasama yang dibangun guru dalam menjalankan strategi pembelajaran di masa pandemi ini. Jenis penelitiannya adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan wawancara dan observasi sebagai media pengumpulan data. Subjek penelitian yaitu 33 guru PAUD kota Gorontalo secara purposive sampling dari 9 kecamatan. Adapun hasil temuan yang diperoleh yaitu bentuk strategi pembelajaran yang dapat diterapkan adalah pembelajaran yang dilakukan secara physical distancing melalui daring dan luring. Guru memberikan informasi kegiatan belajar dan jadwal pelaksanaan daring ataupun luring melalui aplikasi Whatsapp (WA). Secara daring, WA digunakan untuk mengirimkan bentuk video tutorial kegiatan belajar dan orang tua melaporkan pelaksanaan hasil kegiatan belajar anak. Sedangkan luring, pertemuan sekali sepekan ke rumah anak. Komunikasi dan kerjasama dalam menjalankan startegi pembelajaran physical distancing memberikan dampak positif bagi anak dalam memperoleh esensi dari tujuan pembelajaran.
Early Childhood Teacher Professionalism Based on Academic Qualifications and Work Experience
Authors: Syafril Syafrimen , Kurniawati Devi , Jatmiko Agus , Fiteriani Ida , Kuswanto Cahniyo Wijaya
Published: March 2021

This study aims to analyze the professionalism of early childhood teachers in mastering the material based on academic qualifications and work experience. The approach to research sequential explanatory mixed methods design; The first phase using descriptive quantitative involving 57 teachers, data were collected through a questionnaire, analyzed descriptively and inferentially assisted by SPSS version 26.0. The second phase used a holistic multi-case study involving six school principals, data were collected through in-depth interviews and analysis documents, analyzed interactively with the assistance of Nvivo 12.0. The results showed that there was no difference in teacher professionalism based on academic qualifications and work experience. The second phase finds; teacher professionalism is not only influenced by academic qualifications and work experience, teacher professionalism is also influenced by various professional trainings that have been attended, and prospective teachers who choose the early childhood education programs major do not fully understand the substance of the lecture program related to their professionalism.
Persepsi Orangtua terhadap Pelaksanaan Belajar dari Rumah pada Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Handayani Oktarina Dwi
Published: March 2021

Pandemi Covid-19 membawa dampak perubahan pada pelaksanaan pendidikan yang sedianya dilakukan secara tatap muka, disesuaikan melalui kegiatan Belajar dari Rumah (BDR). Pelaksanaan BDR yang tidak direncanakan sebelumnya oleh pendidik, peserta didik dan orang tua mendatangkan berbagai tantangan. Oleh karena itu peneliti hendak melihat persepsi orang tua terhadap pelaksanaan BDR pada anak usia 5-6 tahun pada PAUD di kota Bekasi. Kegiatan penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang sudah tervalidasi selanjutnya melaksanakan penghimpunan data melalui google form. Data yang telah dihimpun diolah menggunakan program SPSS dengan analisis data chi square untuk melihat hubungan antara variabel X dan Y. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilaksanakan didapatkan hasil bahwa pelaksanaan BDR pada PAUD di kota Bekasi mendapatkan persepsi positif dari orang tua dipengaruhi oleh faktor; perencanaan pembelajaran yang disusun, media dan bahan ajar yang digunakan serta penilaian yang dilaksanakan oleh pendidik. Melalui penelitian ini memberikan gambaran bahwa pelaksanaan BDR pada PAUD dipengaruhi oleh kesiapan dan sumber daya yang dimiliki oleh lembaga PAUD, peserta didik dan orang tua murid
Pengasuhan Keluarga terhadap Perkembangan Karakter Disiplin Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Utami Fadilah
Published: March 2021

Karakter adalah nilai yang khas, watak, ataupun kepribadian yang terbentuk dan menjadi jati diri pada orang tersebut. Disiplin adalah bagian dari karakter yang harus dimiliki oleh setiap individu sebagai bekal baginya untuk masa yang akan datang. Perkembangan karakter dipengaruhi pola pengasuhan yang diterima oleh anak dari orang tua. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengasuhan keluarga terhadap perkembangan karakter disiplin anak usia dini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah dengan metode kajian pustaka, menelaah dan mengumpulkan berbagai sumber-sumber ilmiah yang kemudian dihubungkan dengan penelitian untuk memecahkan masalah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kultur pengasuhan dari keluarga khususnya orang tua memiliki keterkaitan dengan perkembangan karakter disiplin anak. Perkembangan karakter disiplin anak dipengaruhi oleh pola pengasuhan, masing-masing gaya pengasuhan otoriter, pengasuhan demokratis, dan pengasuhan permisif yang diterapkan dalam keluarga yang mempengaruhi perkembangan anak dimasa depan.
Analisis Penerapan Senam Irama dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Motorik Kasar Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Ulfah Amira Adlina , Dimyati Dimyati , Putra A. Joki Armaini
Published: March 2021

Anak usia dini merupakan individu yang sedang mengalami proses perkembangan dengan pesat, sehingga anak prasekolah memerlukan optimalisasi perkembangan motorik kasar salah satunya dengan menggunakan senam irama. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui peranan senam irama dalam meningkatkan kemampuan motorik kasar pada anak usia dini. Metodologi dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode penelitian kajian pustaka pada sumber-sumber terpercaya seperti artikel jurnal, buku dan sejenisnya. Kemudian data dilakukan analisis. Diperoleh hasil fakta dan data mengenai penerapan senam irama dalam meningkatkan kemampuan motorik kasar anak usia dini. Semakin banyak kegiatan yang bervariatif dan inovatif maka peluang untuk meningkatkan kemampuan motorik kasar pada anak sehingga dapat berkembang dengan optimal. Implikasi temuan dari tulisan ini memberikan gambaran dari penerapan senam irama dalam meningkatkan kemampuan motorik kasar pada anak usia dini.
Methodological Approach to the Formation and Evaluation of the Quality of Operation of Urban Public Transport Services
Authors: Togaev Golibjon Sharifovich Тоғаев
Published: March 2021

In this work, the theoretical aspects of the formation of operational qualities of rolling stock used in urban public transport, its services on the basis of operational characteristics are studied, and a methodology for assessing the operational quality of real routes served by bus companies is proposed.
Landslide Susceptibility Assessment Using Modified Frequency Ratio Model in Kaski District, Nepal
Authors: Niraj Baral  , Akhilesh Kumar Karna  , Suraj Gautam
Published: March 2021

Landslides are the most common natural hazards in Nepal especially in the mountainous terrain. The existing topographical scenario, complex geological settings followed by the heavy rainfall in monsoon has contributed to a large number of landslide events in the Kaski district. In this study, landslide susceptibility was modeled with the consideration of twelve conditioning factors to landslides like slope, aspect, elevation, Curvature, geology, land-use, soil type, precipitation, road proximity, drainage proximity, and thrust proximity. A Google-earth-based landslide inventory map of 637 landslide locations was prepared using data from Disinventar, reports, and satellite image interpretation and was randomly subdivided into a training set (70%) with 446 Points and a test set with 191 points (30%). The relationship among the landslides and the conditioning factors were statistically evaluated through the use of Modified Frequency ratio analysis. The results from the analysis gave the highest Prediction rate (PR) of 6.77 for elevation followed by PR of 66.45 for geology and PR of 6.38 for the landcover. The analysis was then validated by calculating the Area Under a Curve (AUC) and the prediction rate was found to be 68.87%. The developed landslide susceptibility map is helpful for the locals and authorities in planning and applying different intervention measures in the Kaski District.
Factors Impeding Mobile Money Expansion in Zambia
Authors: Natalie Chipa  , Bupe Getrude Mwanza
Published: March 2021

The majority of the world population is not covered by the mainstream financial sector. As such, mobile money services are seen as a cost effective and efficient way of increasing financial inclusion.  However, there remains some factors that impede the development of mobile money services. Therefore, this study sought to analyse these factors with a view to identifying strategies that can be used to accelerate the development of mobile money services.
Study of Association between Volatility Index and Nifty using VECM
Authors: Dr. Avijit Sikdar
Published: March 2021

Volatility in capital markets is the measure degree of variability of stock return from their expected return. The volatility in the capital market is the basis for price discovery in the financial asset. The volatility index (VIX) is the measurement index of the volatility of the capital market. It is the fear index of the capital market. The concept is first coined in 1993 in Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). In India, such an index was introduced in 2008 by NSE. India VIX calculates the expected market volatility over the coming thirty days on Nifty Options. It Market index is the performance metric of the Indian capital market. This index is designed to reflect the overall market sentiments. An index is an important parameter to measure the performance of the economy as a whole.  While the market index measures the direction of the market and is calculated by the price movements of the underlying stocks, the Volatility Index measures the volatility of the market and is calculated using the order book of the underlying index's options. In this study, we examine the association between India VIX and Nifty Index returns by using Johanson's co-integration, Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), and Granger causality Tools. The data for this study covers closing data of VIX  value and Nifty closing value from January 2014 to December 2019 and has a total of 1474 daily observations. The result confirms that there are co-integrating relationships (long-run association) between VIX and Nifty. The Granger causality indicates Nifty does Granger Cause VIX but VIX does not granger Cause Nifty.
‘Impenetrable’ Urban Maze of East African Coastal Town: Its Implications on Climate Change
Authors: Peter Njeru Njue
Published: March 2021

In this paper we are showing the implications on climate change of east African coastal town.
Introduction BIM in Engineering Curriculum: Student Perspectives from Gaza Strip's Universities
Authors: Ismail Al Daoor
Published: March 2021

BIM is one of the most recent acronyms to appear in the world of architecture and construction. However, the Palestinian construction industry is encountering several problems as lack of application modern information technology and the lack of interest in BIM by Palestinian universities in Gaza Strip. So, the universities adopted strategy of using BIM as an innovative technology to allow the acquisition of new skills for student. This paper investigated the current situation and future approaches to incorporating the BIM in the curriculum and main challenges facing the BIM in engineering colleges in Palestinian universities. The population consists of bachelor engineering students; quantitative approach had adopted to collect data by using a questionnaire survey specially prepared for this purpose which was distributed to student. Returned data from 152 engineering students responding to survey were subjected to proper statistical analysis. The results indicated the knowledge about the technique is low, and they were dealing with BIM applications for duration less than one year. Focused recommendation of these results, is containing this technique as educational courses in universities, and updating this courses for suiting the technology changes periodically, providing specialized academics in order to educating and credence it officially.
Makespan Minimization in Job Shop Scheduling
Authors: K. Sathya Sundari
Published: March 2021

In industries, the completion time of job problems in the manufacturing unit has risen significantly. In several types of current study, the job's completion time, or makespan, is reduced by taking straight paths, which is time-consuming. In this paper, we used an Improved Ant Colony Optimization and Tabu Search (ACOTS) algorithm to solve this problem by precisely defining the fault occurrence location in order to rollback. We have used a short-term memory-based rollback recovery strategy to minimise the job's completion time by rolling back to its own short-term memory. The recent movements in Tabu quest are visited using short term memory. As compared to the ACO algorithm, our proposed ACOTS-Cmax solution is more efficient and takes less time to complete.
Sources and Ways of Controlling Manufacturing Industrial Waste in the Northern Ghana
Authors: Atsu, A. M  , Thwala, W. D.  , Aigbavboa, C. O.
Published: March 2021

Manufacturing waste forms part of industrial waste which is also rooted in solid waste. In Ghana, the ruling government has a flagship project known as one district one factory (1d1f). Most of these factories that are established and yet to be established are manufacturing industries. No doubt that these industries will generate lots of waste which must be managed properly. Also, the more factories are built, the more waste will be created. The main purpose of this paper is to identify and try to control the exact sources of waste generation on the production line of manufacturing industries. The method used was literature review, and interview of industry players. From the literature review, it was found that several sources of waste have been established such as municipal sources of waste, medical/clinical sources, agriculture sources, end-of-life-of automobile, industrial sources of waste, construction/demolition sources, and electronic sources of waste (eschooltoday, 2020, amauomo and baird, 2016) whiles the results from the interview session revealed that the exact point on the manufacturing line of the industry, which can be termed as sources of waste are; at the beginning, and sometimes the end of the production line. Observation on the production line also confirmed the perception of the factory hands, that at the beginning, and the end. Once the sources are identified, it is possible to control it. In conclusion, it was revealed that factory hands do not make critical observation on the production line. They agreed that if the sources are identified and controlled, it will reduce the cost of production which will increase their profit margin. It is therefore recommended that manufacturing industries should take much interest in identifying the sources of waste creation on their production lines. Also, they should take measurement seriously when feeding raw materials into the production line.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO FORMALIZED ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A NETWORK INFORMATION SECURITY TOOL FOR AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM
Authors:   State Science and Research Experimental Institute of Technical information protection problems of Federal Service for Technical and Export Control, Voronezh, Russia, ANISHCHENKO A.V. , CHUPRIN D.V. ,   State Science and Research Experimental Institute of Technical information protection problems of Federal Service for Technical and Export Control, Voronezh, Russia
Published: March 2021

The relevance are substantiated and the calculation relations for computing the components of the integral performance indicator – private performance indicators – based on the technical characteristics of the network information security tool of an automated information and telecommunications system are determined. Present a variant of application of the proposed methodological approach on the example of multifunctional firewalls.
The Effect of Balanced Life and Career Development on Job Satisfaction in Bank Maluku
Authors: Umanailo M Chairul Basrun
Published: March 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of work balance and career development on job satisfaction at Bank Maluku Namlea and Namrole Branch. This research is an explanatory study because it seeks to explain the effect of work-life balance and career development on job satisfaction. Sources of data in this study are primary data and secondary data. The population in this study were all employees of Bank Maluku in Namlea and Namrole in Maluku Province, totaling 116 employees. The sampling technique used was the census technique. The choice of this technique is because the population is not too large so it is possible to be reached as a whole. This means that the number of samples in this study is the same as the total population of 116 employees of the Maluku Branch Bank in Namlea and Namrole, Maluku Province. Data collection techniques in this study were interviews and questionnaires. The data analysis technique in this study used multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that work-life balance and career development either partially or simultaneously proved to have a positive and significant effect on the job satisfaction of employees of Bank Maluku, Namlea, and Namrole Branches. This can be proven by the regression coefficient which shows that if work-life balance or career development increases, this increase will be followed by an increase in job satisfaction of Bank Maluku employees, Namlea, and Namrole branches. Thus it can be said that the encouragement of improving work-life balance and career development will increase the level of job satisfaction of the employees of Bank Maluku, Namlea, and Namrole Branches.
PROJECT CRESCENT: A PROPOSAL TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE MOONBASE
Authors: Das Noor Basanta , Biswal M Malaya Kumar
Published: March 2021

Be it harsh snowy mountains or dry hostile deserts, wherever there is space to expand into humans have done so boldly. With Earth mostly discovered and inhabited it is hardly surprising that many countries, organizations and space agencies are already making preparations to build permanent settlements and bases throughout the solar system starting with the Moon and Mars. The Moon our only satellite and the closest celestial body to the Earth is the next logical step in the ladder to becoming an interplanetary civilization. We have the technology to do so and NASA’s current estimates say it could be possible with a budget of 20 to 40 billion Dollars spread over the time of a decade. This budget is comparable to that of the International Space Station or a mere 1% of the United States Federal Budget in 2019. A small investment with an immeasurable payoff if done right. This is a step in the right direction towards becoming a type 2 civilization on the Kardashev scale, develop new technologies and discover new sources of energy.
The Influence of Digital Folktales on the Students’ English Vocabulary Mastery of SMP Negeri 9 Buru
Authors: Umanailo M Chairul Basrun
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to determine whether digital the use of folktales increases the vocabulary mastery of the seventh-year students of SMP Negeri 9 Buru. This research was a quantitative study by using experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The samples consisted of 20 students from a total population of 320 students and were determined through a one-stage cluster sampling technique. Fiftyitems of multiple-choice tests were used to measure the vocabulary mastery of the students in the pre-test and post-test. The data obtained in this study were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the mean score and standard deviation between the pre-test and the post-test. A paired sample t-test through SPSS Version 20 was utilized to determine differences in the students' vocabulary mastery before and after receiving treatment. There is a significant difference between the mean scores in the pre-test and the post-test, namely (1.172 <1.438), which indicates that there are differences in students' vocabulary mastery before and after treatment. The results of hypothesis testing proved that the value of t count = 7.528 is higher than t table = 2.093 (p = 0.05, df = 19). The comparison between the two values shows that the value of t count is greater than T table, which means that Ho: digital folktales does not improve vocabulary mastery of the seventh year students of SMP Negeri 9 Buru, is rejected, and H1: digital folktales increase vocabulary mastery of the seventh year students of SMP Negeri 9 Buru, is accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that digital use of folktales improved the vocabulary mastery of the seventh-year students’ of SMP Negeri 9 Buru.
DAMPAK SERVANT LEADERSHIP TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PERKEMBANGAN GEREJA
Authors: Harefa Berkat Setiaman
Published: March 2021

Pada penerapan servant leadership, pemimpin lebih mengutamakan pemikirannya untuk orang lain dengan penuh tanggung jawab dan kasih. Servant leader melayani orang lain bertujuan untuk terpenuhi kebutuhan pengikutnya, seperti dalam gereja, seorang Servant leader memenuhi kebutuhan kerohanian jemaat. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini yang menggunakan metode penelitian kepustakaan yang bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh servant leadership terhadap pertumbuhan dan perkembangan gereja. Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan, yakni setiap jemaat selalu saat teduh dan mengutamakan jam-jam doa dan baca firman Tuhan setiap hari, ikut berpartisipasi dalam pelayanan, mau mengampuni dan rela berkorban serta peduli dengan orang lain, memiliki pengenalan yang benar kepada Tuhan, memberikan yang terbaik bagi Tuhan, memiliki pengenalan yang benar kepada Tuhan, selalu mengikuti acara-acara ibadah di gereja, dan menjaga hubungan yang baik di antara jemaat. Dengan demikian penerapan servant leadership menunjukkan bahwa perkembangan dan pertumbuhan kerohanian setiap jemaat semakin kuat dan peka dengan Allah dan sesama jemaat gereja.
Mediterranean fever (PYRIN) is differentially expressed and up-regulated in the bone metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: March 2021

To understand the transcriptional nature of metastasis to disparate sites in human breast cancer, we mined published microarray data (1), comparing global gene expression profiles of metastasis to the bones and to the lymph nodes. We discovered that the pattern recognition receptor PYRIN, also known as Mediterranean fever (MEFV), was among the genes whose expression was most different, transcriptome-wide, in bone and lymph node metastases. PYRIN mRNA was present at significantly higher quantities in metastasis to the bone as compared to metastasis to the lymph nodes. Analysis of patient survival data revealed that expression of PYRIN in primary tumors of the breast was correlated with distant metastasis-free survival, in lymph node positive patients but not in lymph node negative patients. PYRIN has functions in innate immune sensing of modifications of RhoGTP and the cytoskeleton by bacterial Type III secretion systems (2, 3) and is modulated by Yersinia pestis (4, 5).
PLAT is differentially expressed in lymph node metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: March 2021

Metastasis to the brain is a clinical problem in patients with breast cancer (1-3). Between the breast and the brain reside the secondary lymphoid organ, the lymph nodes. We mined published microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with metastasis to the lymph nodes in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that plasminogen activator, tissue type, PLAT, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the lymph node metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. PLAT mRNA was present at decreased quantities in lymph node metastases as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Importantly, expression of PLAT in primary tumors of the breast was correlated with patient post-progression survival, in lymph node negative patients but not in lymph node positive patients. Modulation of PLAT expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the lymph nodes and the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Focalizator in Novel Telegram by Putu Wijaya
Authors: Umanailo M Chairul Basrun
Published: March 2021

Until now, the analysis of the point of view in the intrinsic elements of literary works is still dominated by the analysis of the first and third-person perspectives. However, in the development of narrative text theory analysis, it is seen that there are changes in the division of types of viewpoints. In Bal's narratology theory, the point of view is called focalization, while those who see it from the point of view are called focalizers. Therefore, how the type of focalizer in the novel, especially in novel Telegram is the problem of this research. The purpose of this study was to identify the type of focalizer used in the novel. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The data collection techniques used were reading techniques and note-taking techniques. The data analysis techniques in this study include data identification, data classification, data analysis, and concluding the results of data analysis. The results showed that the type of vocalizer used was an internal focalisator. The use of an internal focalizer shows that the author of the novel is telling the story from a first-person perspective and that the author does not appear in the story.
MAP9 is differentially expressed in lymph node metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: March 2021

Metastasis to the brain is a clinical problem in patients with breast cancer (1-3). Between the breast and the brain reside the secondary lymphoid organ, the lymph nodes. We mined published microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with lymph node metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that microtubule associated protein 9, encoded by MAP9, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the lymph node metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Analysis of a separate microarray dataset revealed that MAP9 was also differentially expressed in brain metastatic tissues (5). MAP9 mRNA was present at increased quantities in lymph node metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of MAP9 in primary tumors was correlated with patient overall survival in lymph node positive patients but not in lymph node negative patients. Modulation of MAP9 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the lymph node in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Surface integral and focusing
Authors: Kuyukov Vitaly
Published: March 2021

Surface integral and focusing
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DEMONSTRATION METHOD IN LEARNING POETRY FOR GRADE X STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI SAWA
Authors: Umanailo M Chairul Basrun
Published: March 2021

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the demonstration method in improving poetry learning in class X SMA Negeri Sawa, Lilialy District, Buru Regency. This research is descriptive quantitative. The design or model used is experimental research, Pre-Experimental type. The population of this study were all students of class X SMA Negeri Sawa with 77 people who were divided into three classes. The sample of this research was 26 people. Sampling was done by purposive (purposive sample). In this study only one class was sampled. The results showed that the demonstration method was effectively applied in improving poetry reading in class X SMA Negeri Sawa. This can be seen in the value obtained by students before being given treatment which is 5.38 and has increased after being given treatment in the form of a demonstration method, namely 7.07. The effectiveness of this method is also known based on the results of the t test calculation. The comparison of the results of the pre-test and post-test ability shows that the t value is 32.05> the t table value of 2.06. In accordance with the results of this study, the following suggestions are proposed: (1) Teachers should maintain their teaching methods, including in choosing teaching methods in reading poetry, namely demonstration methods so that the results can be better. (2) Schools should complete learning facilities including the provision of literature books, so that students' interest is increasingly motivated towards existing literature works.
Factores perinatales asociados a macrosomía fetal, en un hospital de Quito-Ecuador
Authors: Vasco-Morales Santiago , Toapanta-Pinta Paola , Vasco-Toapanta Cristhian , Merizalde-Guerra Andres , Alarcon-Andrade Paola
Published: March 2021

OBJETIVOS: Determinar las condiciones perinatales relacionadas con macrosomía fetal, en nuestra población. MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal de los registros del programa publicado por: El Centro Latinoamericano de Perinatología, Salud de la Mujer y Reproductiva, archivados en el Hospital Gineco-Obstétrico Isidro Ayora, desde enero del 2008 hasta diciembre del 2016. Para las variables numéricas se aplicó la prueba t. Las variables cualitativas se analizaron con la prueba Chi cuadrado. Para el análisis multivariado se utilizó modelos de regresión. En los resultados se incluye el Odds Ratio crudo y ajustado con el intervalo de confianza al 95%. Los datos fueron analizados con el paquete estadístico R versión. 3.3.1 para Mac. RESULTADOS: Se encontró 1171 (5.2%) neonatos macrosómicos. Las variables asociadas a macrosomía fueron: diabetes, edad gestacional, edad materna, gestas previas, estado civil, sexo masculino, nacimiento vía cesárea, además existe asociación negativa con embarazo múltiple. CONCLUSIONES: La macrosomía neonatal está relacionada con trastornos metabólicos en la madre, la mayor edad gestacional y materna, acompañamiento de la pareja durante el embarazo, la multiparidad, el producto masculino. El resto de los factores sociales, étnicos, las enfermedades crónicas y los trastornos propios del embarazo no mostraron asociación con macrosomía fetal.