bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modulation of Antigen Display on PapMV Nanoparticles Influences Its Immunogenicity
Authors: Laliberté-Gagné Marie-Eve , Bolduc Marilène , Garneau Caroline , Olivera-Ugarte Santa-Mariela , Savard Pierre , Leclerc Denis
Published: December 2020

Background: The papaya mosaic virus (PapMV) vaccine platform is a rod-shape nanoparticle made of the recombinant PapMV coat protein (CP) self-assembled around a non-coding ssRNA template. The PapMV nanoparticle induces innate immunity through stimulation of the toll-like receptors (TLR) 7 and 8. The display of the vaccine antigen at the surface of the nanoparticle, associated with the co-stimulation signal via TLR7/8, ensures a strong stimulation of the immune response, which is ideal for the development of candidate vaccines. In this study, we assess the impact of where the peptide antigen is fused, either at the surface or at the extremities of the nanoparticles, on the immune response directed to that antigen. Methods: Two different peptides from influenza A virus were used as model antigens. The conserved M2e peptide was chosen as the B-cell epitope, and a peptide derived from the nucleocapsid was chosen as the CTL epitope. These peptides were coupled at two different positions on the PapMV CP, the N- (PapMV-N) or the C-terminus (PapMV-C) using the transpeptidase activity of Sortase A (SrtA). The immune responses, both humoral and CD8+ T cell-mediated, directed to the peptide antigens in the two different fusion contexts were analyzed and compared. The impact of coupling density at the surface of the nanoparticle was also investigated. Conclusions: The results demonstrate that coupling of the peptide antigens at the N-terminus (PapMV-N) of the PapMV CP led to an enhanced immune response to the coupled peptide antigens as compared to coupling to the C-terminus. The difference between the two vaccine platforms is linked to the enhanced capacity of the PapMV-N vaccine platform to stimulate the TLR7/8. We also demonstrated that the strength of the immune response increases with the density of coupling at the surface of the nanoparticles.
Soccer Scoring Techniques — a Scientific Re-conception of Time and Space via Biomechanical Modeling
Authors: Zhang Xiang , Shan Gongbing
Published: December 2020

From a scientific standpoint, both temporal and spatial variables must be examined when developing programs for training various soccer scoring techniques (SSTs), but a review of current literature reveals that existing scientific studies have overlooked this combinatory influence. Consequently, there is no reliable theory on temporal-spatial identification when evaluating scoring opportunities. Quantified by using biomechanical modeling, anthropometry, and SSTs found in FIFA Puskás Award (121 nominated goals between 2009 and 2020), it is found that players’ proprioceptive/effective shooting volume (i.e. players’ attack space) could be sevenfold the currently-practiced shooting volume. The ignorance of some SSTs’ training leads to the underuse of the potential shooting volume. These overlooked SSTs are airborne and/or acrobatic techniques, perceived as high-risk and low-reward. Relying on the talent of an athlete to improvise on the fly can hardly be considered as a viable coaching strategy. Therefore, for developing science-based SST training regimes, groundbreaking studies are needed to: 1) expand the perception of shooting volume, and 2) entrain one-touch-shot techniques (airborne/acrobatic) within this volume, in short, Focusing-on-Time-in-Space. Whence, the new temporal-spatial theory could guide future researches and develop novel training programs. An increase of airborne/acrobatic goals would ultimately further enhance the excitement of the game.
Communicating Disaster Risk in the Context of Climate Change in Tanzania: Are the Most Vulnerable Onboard?
Authors: Armah Frederick
Published: December 2020

Climate information can help vulnerable populations anticipate disasters before they happen and enable communities prepare for and cope with them. A complementary log-log regression model based on quantitative study in coastal communities in Tanzania was used to assess the likelihood of the rural poor, rural non poor, urban poor, and urban non poor to receive early warning information about flood, drought and other disasters. Individuals in the urban poor category were 35% less likely to receive early warning information about flood, drought and other disasters whereas urban non-poor residents were 49% more likely to receive same. This disadvantage to the urban poor persists even when adaptive capacity, geographical location and socio-environmental factors are accounted. Nuclear households consisting of a male head and female partner who have children or not had higher likelihood of receiving early warning information on flood, drought and other disasters (OR = 1.47, p < 0.001) compared with their counterparts in female-centred households (no husband or male partner). Residents with tertiary education were more likely (OR = 1.91, p < 0.001) to report that they had received early warning information about flood, drought and other disasters compared with their counterparts without any formal education. This zero-order relationship was completed mediated by geographical location and socio-environmental factors in the multivariate model. The results underline the key role access to climate- and disaster-related information play in enhancing adaptive capacity to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards, as well as the importance of targeting the most vulnerable households in policy interventions to improve resilience in the face of a changing climate.
Socio-Medical Studies of Individuals Self-Treating with Helminths Suggest That Most Clinical Trials Assessing Helminth Therapy May Be Designed to Fail
Authors: Venkatakrishnan Aarushi , Hames Joshua , Jirků-Pomajbíková Kateřina , Parker William
Published: December 2020

The virtually complete loss of intestinal worms, known as helminths, from Western society has resulted in elimination of a range of helminth-induced morbidities. Unfortunately, that loss has also led to inflammation-associated deficiencies in immune function, ultimately contributing to widespread pandemics of allergies, autoimmunity, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Several socio-medical studies have examined the effects of intentional reworming, or self-treatment with helminths, on a variety of inflammation-related disorders. In this study, the latest results from ongoing socio-medical studies are described. The results point toward two important factors that appear to be overlooked in some if not most clinical trials. Specifically, (a) the method of preparation of the helminth can have a profound effect on its therapeutic efficacy, and (b) variation between individuals in the effective therapeutic dosage apparently covers a 10-fold range, regardless of the helminth used. These results highlight current limits in our understanding of the biology of both hosts and helminths, and suggest that information from self-treatment may be critical in moving the field forward into mainstream medicine.
Stateless Reassociation in WPA3 Using Paired Token
Authors: Lee Byoungcheon
Published: December 2020

In WPA3 secure connection is executed in two sequential stages. Firstly, in authentication and association stage a pairwise master key (PMK) is generated. Secondly, in post-association stage a pairwise transient key (PTK) is generated from PMK using the traditional 4-way handshake protocol. To reduce the heavy computation of the first stage PMK caching can be used. If client and AP are previously authenticated and has PMK cache, client can skip the first heavy stage and reuse the cached PMK to directly execute the 4-way handshake. But PMK caching is a very primitive technology to manage shared key between client and AP and there are many limitations; AP has to manage stateful cache for multiple clients, cache lifetime is limited, etc.
Paired token (PT) \cite{LZ} is a new secondary credential scheme that provides stateless pre-shared key (PSK) in client-server environment. Server issues paired token (public token and secret token) to authenticated client where public token has the role of signed identity and secret token is a kind of shared secret. Once client is equipped with PT, it can be used for many symmetric key based cryptographic applications such as authentication, authorization, key establishment, etc.
In this paper we apply the PT approach to WPA3 and try to replace the PMK caching with the one-time authenticated key establishment using PT. At the end of the authentication and association stage AP securely issues PT to client. Then in reassociation stage client and AP can compute the same one-time authenticated PMK from PT in stateless way and compute PTK using the traditional 4-way handshake protocol. Using this kind of stateless reassociation technology AP can provide high performance service to huge number of clients.
Uptake and Correlates of Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening Among Women in Jordan: National Results of the 2017-2018 Population and Family Health Survey
Authors: Pengpid Supa , Peltzer Karl , Zhang Chao
Published: December 2020

The study aimed to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of cervical and breast cancer screening among women in the general population in Jordan. Nationally representative cross-sectional data were analysed from 14,689 women (34 years median age, range 15-49) that took part in the “2017-18 Jordan Population and Family Health Survey”. Information about cancer screening uptake included Pap smear, clinical breast examination, and mammography. Results indicate that the prevalence of ever Pap smear cancer screening was 15.3%, clinical breast examination in the past 12 months 13.9% and ever mammography 8.7%. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, older age, higher wealth, greater media exposure and tobacco use were positively and being Syrian, and living in the southern region were negatively associated with ever Pap smear, clinical breast examination in the past 12 months, and ever mammography. In addition, high decision-making power was associated with the uptake of Pap smear and higher education was associated with ever mammography. The study showed a low cancer screening uptake, and several factors were identified that can assist in promoting cancer screening in Jordan.
James Edwin Hewitt e o ensino de inglês no século XIX
Authors: Santos Elaine Maria
Published: December 2020

Durante o século XIX, o ensino de língua inglesa ocupou um lugar secundário no Brasil, tendo em vista o fascínio que o francês causava na sociedade da época. Foi nesse contexto de superioridade da língua francesa que nos deparamos com as lutas enfrentadas pelos professores de inglês para assegurar um espaço e conquistar alunos. Nesse contexto, esse artigo tem como objetivo apresentar a trajetória do professor James E. Hewitt, e sua luta pela valorização do inglês e do seu ensino. Tendo como base os pressupostos da Nova História Cultura, procedeu-se a uma investigação em diversas fontes, tais quais a legislação, prefácios de obras publicadas e jornais, de modo a ser possível verificar a sua contribuição para a historiografia educacional oitocentista, e mais especificamente para o ensino do inglês, tendo sido notória a sua influência no ensino no Collegio de Pedro II, nas décadas finais do século.
Condições do trabalho docente e de tutoria na EAD: fragilização e precariedade
Authors: Branco Juliana Cordeiro Soares , Oliveira Ramos dos Passos Daniela
Published: December 2020

O presente texto visa abordar aspectos relacionados ao trabalho docente na Educação à Distância-EaD. Para tal apresenta estudo bibliográfico e documental sobre o tema, analisa a política Universidade Aberta do Brasil-UAB na perspectiva do trabalho de tutoria e como na contemporaneidade o capitalismo vem alterando a composição da classe trabalhadora, inclusive no âmbito educacional. Como considerações, entendemos que as experiências em EaD seja algo diverso, amplo e com uma multiplicidade de fatores que são positivos, como levar educação a lugares longínquos e de difícil acesso às instituições educacionais presenciais. Porém, o que chamamos a atenção é para a precariedade do trabalho docente e de tutoria que tem aspectos perversos de contratação, fragilização ou inexistência de vínculos empregatícios, além da sobrecarga de trabalho.
Developing leadership qualities in students of the Military Academy during the study of specialism-related disciplines using a foreign language
Authors: Masliy Oleh M. , Heorhiiev Vasyl M. , Babak Vasyl I. , Ivanchenko Ievgeniia A. , Bachynska Nataliia Ya.
Published: December 2020

The purpose of the study was to identify what influence the leadership program delivered in English and using the specialism content has on the Military Academy students’ leadership qualities. The study utilised quantitative and qualitative research methods to draw the data from the adapted Leadership Qualities Test for the Military Officers and a semi-structured interview. The pre-intervention measurement of English language level was also performed. The literature review helped identify the variables for the study. These were leadership qualities such as risk-taking and decision-making capabilities, assertiveness, transformational leadership, resourcefulness, personality features, and a foreign language. The data yielded from the measurements suggested that the leadership programs delivered in English and based on the specialism-related content contributed to fostering the qualities of leadership of the Military Academy students. It was also found that the program enhanced the students’ risk-taking and decision-making capabilities, assertiveness, transformational leadership, resourcefulness, personality features. The above findings were supported by the responses from the focus group interview. The questioned students reported that they generally positively perceived of the program. The reasoning for these perceptions was that it was challenging, practical and resourceful. Moreover, the program appeared to be a fruitful experience for them as they learned from distinguished practitioners.
Myomectomy: rational management of the perioperative period and long-term treatment outcomes
Authors:   Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Podzolkova N.M. , Korennaya V.V. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Kuznetsov R.E. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Ignatchenko О.Yu. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Puchkov K.V. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: December 2020

Objective – to study the influence of various surgical approaches on the outcomes of myomectomy and to determine the optimal strategy of postoperative management of patients of childbearing age with uterine fibroids. Patients and methods. A retrospective study included 145 patients who had uterine fibroids with a total increase of 480–560 cm3, with the intramural component not less than 55% of the total volume. Patients of group 1 (n = 62) underwent classical laparoscopic myomectomy. Patients of group 2 (n = 48) had surgery supplemented by temporary reduction of arterial perfusion by temporary clipping of the uterine or internal iliac arteries. Robot-assisted myomectomy was performed in 34 patients of group 3. The comparison group comprised 54 women with uterine fibroids of the same sizes who did not undergo operative treatment, and the control group consisted of 36 healthy women. Results. After myomectomy, the progesterone/oestradiol receptor ratio in the endometrium increased from 1.8 to 4.6 and from 1.6 to 2.7 in patients who suffered from primary or secondary infertility before surgery. After surgery, the expression of НОХА-10 became higher in the epithelium and pinopodes of patients of both groups. But the positive response of the stromal cells was obtained only in women who had pregnancies before surgery. The expression of the proto-oncogene bcl-2 after myomectomy decreased in patients of all groups in both the stroma and epithelium, but it was more pronounced in women with primary infertility. Changes in the endometrium occur irrespective of the type of operative intervention. Taking into account the fact that temporary cessation of arterial perfusion in the uterus does not worsen endometrial receptivity but allows a 5-fold reduction of intraoperative blood loss, this technique might be regarded as one of the most effective for prevention of intra- and postoperative complications. The incidence of pregnancy following myomectomy was 84.7% among women who planned conception, whereas among women with myoma it was only 18.9%. The number of pregnancies after assisted reproductive technologies amounted to 19.4% of the total number of patients. Conclusion. Surgical treatment of uterine fibroids makes it possible to improve a reproductive prognosis and achieve a pregnancy in 85% of cases, which, among other factors, is due to improvement of endometrial receptivity. Key words: pregnancy, contraception, uterine fibroid, myomectomy, reproductive outcomes, endometrial receptivity
Ultrasound assessment of the uterine wall after hysteroscopic myomectomy of submucous uterine fibroids
Authors:   N.I.Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Esipova I.А. , Kappusheva L.M. ,   N.I.Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Breusenko V.G. ,   N.I.Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Lyafisheva D.M. ,   N.I.Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Ovchinnikova A.V. ,   N.I.Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Demidov A.V. ,   City Clinical Hospital No 31, Moscow Department of Health, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: December 2020

Objective. To study the state of the myometrium and the endometrium after hysteroscopic myomectomy of uterine fibroid using 2D/3D transvaginal echography in patients of reproductive age. Patients and methods. We examined 90 patients of reproductive age with submucous uterine fibroid, who underwent 117 one-, two- or three-step hysteroscopic resections performed with a new technique of transcervical myomectomy. 3D transvaginal echography was performed in all patients with target assessment of the fibroid type and the intended resection site, and also with subsequent assessment of its changes. Results. A new technique of fibroid resection with rigid loops was elaborated. New options for noninvasive 3D-US in preoperative diagnosis of uterine fibroids have been determined. Owing to 3D-US, the state of the endometrium, myometrium at the «resection site» were studied for the first time. Indications for one-, two- and tree-step resections have been specified. Conclusion. 3D transvaginal echography at the stage of planning hysteroscopic myomectomy allows not only a more precise determination of the fibroid type, assessment of its location and size, but also prediction of the length of operative intervention, the likelihood of multi-step resection and a risk of developing postoperative complications, as well as recommendation of other surgical treatments. Intraoperative ultrasound surgical navigation was introduced, which in combination with an appropriate resection technique permits to enhance the safety of surgical procedure. Depending on the echographic image of the endometrium and myometrium at the «resection site», specific recommendations have been formulated on management of the postoperative period that can permit to prevent the formation of synechiae and to determine precise terms of possible pregnancy occurrence. Key words: infertility, hysteroscopic myomectomy, resection site, uterine fibroid, reproductive age, submucosal fibroid, ultrasound examination, 3D-US
Correlations between TORCH infections and antiphospholipid antibodies in spontaneous abortion
Authors:   Omsk State Medical University, Omsk, Russian Federation, Kravchenko E.N. , Kuklina L.V. ,   Omsk State Medical University, Omsk, Russian Federation, Krivchik G.V. ,   Omsk State Medical University, Omsk, Russian Federation, Tsygankova O.Yu. ,   Omsk State Medical University, Omsk, Russian Federation, Yakovleva O.A. ,   City Clinical Perinatal Centre, Omsk, Russian Federation, Goncharova A.A. ,   City Clinical Perinatal Centre, Omsk, Russian Federation
Published: December 2020

Objective. To study correlations between TORCH infections and antiphospholipid antibodies in spontaneous abortion. Patients and methods. We analysed 137 medical records of women with histories of abortion, who were divided into two groups according to the presence/absence of plasmapheresis in their treatment regimens at the stage of pregravid preparation with subsequent ranking to two subgroups according to the presence/absence of an active TORCH infection. Results. A moderate positive correlation was found between the levels of TORCH infection markers and IgМ against cardiolipin, IgМ against annexin V, IgМ against phospholipids. The maximal values of a strong positive correlation was noted in the pairs «TORCH – anticardiolipin IgG» as one of the most specific markers of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and «TORCH – antiphospholipid IgG» as the less specific antibodies, whose concentrations significantly increase in case of a TORCH infection, irrespective of the presence of APS. The presence of antibodies against a TORCH infection and correlations between them have shown a reciprocal relation between the markers of a TORCH infection and anticardiolipin IgG, anti-b2-glycoprotein-1 IgG, and TORCH – antiphospholipid IgG. Conclusion. TORCH infections are associated with higher titers of antiphospholipid antibodies, which in certain cases might lead to the appearance of the clinical symptoms of antiphospholipid syndrome. Key words: antiphospholipid antibodies, antiphospholipid syndrome, miscarriage, plasmapheresis, TORCH infection
PENDAMPINGAN TPCK: TEKNOLOGI, PEDAGOGI DAN PENGETAHUAN BAGI PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI GURU SD DI KECAMATAN KEBUMEN
Authors: Suryandari Kartika Chrysti , Rokhmaniyah Rokhmaniyah , Wahyudi Wahyudi , Chamdani M. , Joharman Joharman
Published: December 2020

Guru yang profesional di era revolusi industri 4.0 harus mampu mengintegrasikan pemanfaatan teknologi dan meningkatkan kompetensi guru perlu dilakukan pendampingan Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK).  Tujuan Program Kemitraan Masyarakat adalah 1) Pendampingan penguasaan literasi Technological Knowledge (TK), 2) literasi Content  Knowledge (CK), 3) penguasaan literasi Pedagogical  Knowledge (CK) bagi calon guru SD.  Manfaat pengabdian bagi guru SD mengalami pengembangan dan peningkatan berpikir secara kritis, analitik, mengevaluasi informasi, pemecahan masalah, dan penguasaan TPCK.  Metode pengabdian partisipatif kelompok dan individu, sosialisasi, pelatihan dan pendampingan, penerapan dan monitoring.  PKM dilaksanakan dengan mitra SDN 1 Kutosari pada tanggal 2-4 Juli 2020, dan diikuti 20 orang guru perwakilan dari beberapa SD di kecamatan Kebumen.  Hasil kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat peserta antusias dan aktif mengikuki kegiatan sampai selesai.  Peserta mengaplikasikan teknologi google phet simulation, pemantapan materi 5 mata pelajaran dan pembuatan soal HOTs. Kesimpulan kegiatan pendampingan TPCK  sangat bermanfaat bagi pembelajaran di SD khususnya di masa pandemic covid 19.

 

Kata kunci: TPCK, literasi, kompetensi, guru SD

 
Peningkatan Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru SMK Melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan E-Learning
Authors: Towip Towip , Estriyanto Yuyun , Rohman Ngatou , Suharno Suharno
Published: December 2020

The covid-19 pandemic has changed the culture of teaching and learning activities in the schools. Learning activities are conducted online with the use of e-learning. Generally, Vocational High Schools (SMK) already have supporting facilities for the implementation of e-learning such as computer laboratories and adequate internet networks. However, most of the teachers in the schools are still not ready for the massive use of e-learning. For this reason, schools need training for teachers to optimize the use and integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in learning activities. The purpose of this community service is to provide training to teachers of SMK Muhammadiyah Delanggu to make e-learning and implement it in the learning process. This activity involved all teachers of SMK Muhammadiyah Delanggu. The stages of this training are: a) introduction to the concept of online learning (e-learning), b) workshop of creating e-learning, and c) application of e-learning into the subjects taught by each teacher. The results of this training: a) the teachers have been able to make learning packages, materials, and activities in the e-learning, b) Pedagogical competences of teachers have increased showed by a readiness to integrate ICT in the learning process, and c) The readiness of the school to optimize the application of e-learning to improve the learning process.
Implementasi Adaptasi Baru melalui KKN UNS di Era Covid 19
Authors: Djono Djono
Published: December 2020

ABSTRAK

Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) merupakan bentuk pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilaksanakan dalam menghadapi wabah COVID-19. KKN dilaksanakan secara individu yang berlokasi di daerah tempat tinggal mahasiswa. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian di lapangan, ditemukan kurangnya pemahaman mengenai virus COVID-19 beserta pencegahan COVID-19. Selain itu, masyarakat terutama peserta didik yang sedang dalam proses Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh (PJJ) kurang terfasilitasi dalam bidang akademik. Program KKN dilaksanakan melalui dua cara, yaitu luring dan daring. Program yang dilakukan secara luring adalah sosialisasi mengenai COVID-19 kepada masyarakat sekitar, penyaluran masker kepada masyarakat, praktik mencuci tangan bersama dengan anak-anak, program bimbingan belajar kepada anak-anak serta sosialisasi mengenai new normal dan protokol yang harus dijalankan. sedangkan program yang dilaksanakan secara daring adalah bimbingan kelompok online, membuat video edukasi dan menyebarluaskannya ke akun sosial media. Pelaksanaan kuliah kerja nyata ini memberikan implikasi yang baik bagi masyarakat sekitar, masyarakat menjadi lebih waspada dan lebih menaati protokol kesehatan, serta pembelajaran yang dilakukan peserta didik dalam masa PJJ dapat lebih menyenangkan.

Kata kunci: Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN), COVID-19, Pencegahan COVID-19.

 

ABSTRACT

Real Work Lecture (KKN) is a form of community to service that is carried out in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak. KKN is carried out individually, located in the area where the student lives. Based on the results of research in the field, it was found that there was a lack of understanding of the COVID-19 virus and the prevention of COVID-19. Also, the community, especially students who are in the Distance Learning process (PJJ), are less facilitated in the academic field. The KKN program is implemented in two ways, namely offline and online. Programs carried out offline are socialization about COVID-19 to the surrounding community, distribution of masks to the community, the practice of washing hands together with children, tutoring programs for children, and socialization of new norms and protocols that must be implemented. while the programs implemented online are online group guidance, making educational videos, and disseminating them to social media accounts. The implementation of this real lecture has good implications for the surrounding community, the community becomes more vigilant and complies with health protocols, and learning that students do during the PJJ period can be more enjoyable.

Keywords: Real Work Lecture (KKN), COVID-19, COVID-19 Prevention.

 
Speech Act Analysis of O. Henry’s Short Stories and Implementation of the Integrated Teaching and Learning Process
Authors: Yanwar Amanda Pradhani
Published: December 2020

The teaching and learning process currently has an influence on students, especially the methods and the sources of the materials the teacher uses. The teacher can use various sources; for example, short stories, the use of which should be based on student needs. O. Henry’s short stories were analysed in this research as they are interesting and having moral values that can be useful for students. O. Henry was chosen because his short stories are suitable for the teaching and learning process. Classes of speech acts can be found in them: representatives, directives, commissives, expressives and declaratives. In the teaching and learning process, teachers need to integrate skills with each other. It is also explained in further detail how O. Henry’s short stories can be used to integrate reading and writing skills. Students need to integrate skills in order to be able to master them. In the paper, speech act analysis is made of O. Henry’s short stories and implementation of the integrated teaching and learning process is discussed.
The Application of Teams Games Tournament (TGT) Type Cooperative Learning Model to Enhance Student’s Learning Activities
Authors: Syahidah Izzanatun Ulfa , Efendi Agus , Tamrin A G.
Published: December 2020

The type of this research is Classroom Action Research was collaboratively conducted between computer system teacher with researcher in two cycles. Every cycles consist of four steps, which: planing, implementation, observation, and reflection. This Classroom Action Research aimed to improve Student Learning Activity on Academic Subjects of Computer System throught the implementation of Cooperative Learning Model Type Teams Games Tournament (TGT) with the help of Snakes and Ladders Game as the media. The subject of this research is the students of class X SMK N 6 Surakarta was numbered thirty two’s student. The data collection method in this research was used by participative observation, documentation, daily notes and interview. Analaysis of data used was descriptive data analysis of quantitative with percentage. This analysis was done by means of processing the score of Student Learning Activity, provides data, and conclusion.

Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the implementation of Cooperative Learning Model Type Teams Games Tournament (TGT) on Academic Subjects of Computer System can improve Student Learning Activity in class X SMK N 6 Surakarta. The results of this show that there was an improvement in every indicators of Student Learning Activity from cycle I to cycle II. The increase number of score in average in the Student Learning Activity is amounted to 14,58% from the average score of Student Learning Activity cycle I amounting to 69,79% becomes 84,37% on cycle II. The percentage results in cycle II showed that score is already reached minimum criteria that was defined at the amount of 75%..
Assessing Student’s Readiness For Working : A Soft Skill Perspective on School’s Led Internship Program
Authors: Mustofa Mochamad Syaiful , Budiyanto Cucuk Wawan , Tamrin A G
Published: December 2020

This research aims to know the influence of the work practices of the industry (prakerin) or commonly called internships students on vocational schools computer network engineering programs skills by finding the answers to (1) the constraints being experienced in the implementation of the internship students, (2) efforts are being made to facilitate school students in the implementation of the internship, (3) industrial conditions that contribute to internship, (4) the role of apprenticeship in preparing students enter the workforce, (5) swept up from apprentice implementation against the ability the practice of students. This research uses the participant from the teacher as much as 5 participants, from the students as much as 9 participants and industry as much as 4 participants with random sampling. This research uses qualitative descriptive method of data collection in the form of interviews to answer problems and use of data triangulation analysis to analyze the results of the interview. Seeing the situation, researchers are trying to find answers to these problems to motivate students of vocational school that will run an internship with the show the benefits that will be able students in internships as a provision towards career after graduation the school. In this study researchers using qualitative descriptive method to find answers to problems that arise. Researchers found that the presence of an intern is expected to be more mature, preparing and ripen in dabbling in the world of industry and society by becoming a skilled workforce. have the competitiveness as well as the presence of team work in carrying out the work with a good and professional management. With the abilities, skills and attitude to work, not with just enough diploma. Soft skill into more value for students in post-graduate internship experience. So with the findings expected to be part of the motivation of students to perform an internship with a serious and useful benefit to reach working age.
Comparation Between Project Based Learning Aided “Edmodo” and Conventional Learning for Learning Outcomes of Two Dimentional Animation Techniques (Experimental Eleventh Grade Students of Vocational High School)
Authors: Hizbullah Qoris , Tamrin A G , Sucipto Taufiq Lilo Adi
Published: December 2020

This research is aimed to find out:  (1) the differences learning outcomes between project based learning aided edmodo model  and conventional learning (2) the effectiveness of using project based learning model to increase learning outcomes of two dimentional animation techniques. This research used quasi experimental with pretest-posttest control group design. The population of this research are students of class XI 1 and XI 3 multimedia program of Vocation High School Batik 2 Surakarta with 70 students. The technique of data collection used test to find out cognitive value and observation to find out affective and psychomotor values. The data analysis used were t-test formula and gain index analysis. The result showed that : (1) there was difference learning outcomes between project based learning model and conventional learning model at eleventh grade students of vocational high school Batik 2 Surakarta which shown by t_count= 4,435 cognitive, t_count= 2,175 affective, t_count  = 2,344 psychomotor were bigger that t_table = 1,995. (2) project based learning is more effective than conventional learning model to increase learning outcomes of two dimentional animation techniques which shown by gain index analisys, at experiment class obtained 0,587 and control class obtained 0,369.
The Influence of Technology Based Learning Facilities to Student Learning Achievement
Authors: Aziz Muhamad Havid Abdul , Efendi Agus , Basori Basori
Published: December 2020

Education is very important for us, the country can go forward because the people are educated. The success of education is determined by the quality of education itself. To know the quality of education required a result or achievement. One of the factors affecting achievement is the facility. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is influence of learning facilities on student achievement. Sampling using simple random sampling system as much as 58 people from the total population as much as 70 people at the level of formal education. The method used in data collection that is using quisioner, observation and documentation. Data analysis technique used is using simple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of data analysis and hypothesis testing it is known that the two variables of learning facilities (X) and student learning achievement (Y) have a positive influence, this is evidenced by r = 0.277 where the guidelines used to provide interpretation proposed by Sugiyono are at intervals 0.20 - 0.399 which fall into the low category[18]. Based on the results of research that has been put forward by the authors which there is influence between learning facilities on learning achievement with low categories, it is necessary to improve the effectiveness of the use of learning facilities and conducted other research on other factors that affect student achievement in addition to learning facilities.
The Effectiveness of Using Kahoot in Basic Graphic Design Subject to Students’ Attention Levels and Learning Achievement
Authors: Anugerah Yope Bintang , Efendi Agus , Maryono Dwi
Published: December 2020

The research aims to (1) find out the differences on attention levels of students between using Kahoot and without using learning media in Basic Graphic Design subjects, (2) knowing the effectiveness of using Kahoot in Basic Graphic Design subjects compared to without using learning media in terms of student learning achievement, (3) knowing the level of students’ attention between using the Kahoot compared to without using learning media in Basic Graphic Design subjects. The population of this research were students of Multimedia class in SMK Negeri 3 Surakarta. The sample were from X MM 1, X MM 2, and XI MM 1. This type of research is quantitative research. This research uses the quasi-experimental design method, with pretest-posttest control design experiment. The sampling technique uses simple random sampling. Research data collection techniques use tests to determine student learning achievements before and after being given treatment, and questionnaires to determine the level of attention of students before and after being given treatment, other than that carried out observations and interviews as supporting data. The research data use test and questionnaires which were distributed to the experimental class and the control class consisted of 36 students for each class. Hypothesis testing uses an independent t-test to see the differences of attention levels between students who follow the learning process by using Kahoot and those who follow the learning process without using learning media. Then a normalized gain test was carried out to see the effectiveness of using Kahoot to improve student learning achievement. The result showed that: 1) there were differences in the attention levels between the experimental class and the control class as evidenced by the results of the t-test >Ttable 6.699 > 2.6479(70). 2) using Kahoot is effective to improve student learning achievement as evidenced by the results of the normalized gain test in experimental class which has a medium criterion of 0.60 compared to the control class which has a low criterion of 0.03.
PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI ADMINISTRASI PROGRAM STUDI BERBASIS WEB PADA PROGRAM PASCASARJANA FKIP UNS
Authors: Wibowo Tri , Yuana Rosihan Ari , Basori Basori
Published: December 2020

Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan Sistem Informasi Administrasi Program Studi Berbasis Web pada Program Pascasarjana FKIP UNS, sehingga mengelola jadwal kuliah, peminjaman ruang, data fasilitas ruang, mata kuliah dan dosen agar terdigitalisasi serta mudah diakses. Metode penelitian yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode riset dan pengembangan  (Research and development). Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Program Pascasarjana FKIP Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi, metode dokumentasi dan metode literature atau kepustakaan. Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Program Studi dilakukan dengan menempuh beberapa tahap. Tahap pertama dilakukan dengan analisis kebutuhan sistem, merancang flowchart, merancang ERD dan merancang DFD. Tahap kedua adalah tahap pengembangan yaitu pembuatan desain tampilan, pembuatan database dan pembuatan sistem. Tahap ketiga yaitu tahap pengujian oleh beberapa ahli dengan menggunakan instrumen uji coba sistem dilanjutkan dengan revisi sistem. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa produk Sistem Informasi Administrasi Program Studi yang dikembangkan memiliki penilaian sebesar 88.4 dari ahli sistem informasi, 86.6 dari ahli substansi administrasi dan 83.5 dari admin prodi (pengguna), sehingga masuk dalam kategori sangat layak digunakan dalam administrasi program studi.

Kata kunci : sistem informasi, administrasi program studi, berbasis web
Pengaruh Penerapan Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Google Classroom terhadap Hasil Belajar pada Mata Pelajaran Informatika Materi Teknik Komputer di SMA Negeri 2 Kuningan
Authors: Fitri Annisa Nurul
Published: December 2020

This research aims to improve learning outcomes in the Informatika subject on Teknik Komputer through the application of Problem Based Learning assisted by online discussions through google classrooms during the Covid 19 pandemic with doing learning as synchronously and asynchronously. These research subjects are students of class X MIPA 1 at SMA Negeri 2 Kuningan. The method used in this research is classroom action research with the stages of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. Data collection techniques using tests and observations. From the research results, learning outcomes have increased each cycle, in the pre-cycle students only achieved learning completeness by 25%, cycle I increased to 58%, cycle II was 61% and in cycle III completeness increased to 86%. From this research, it can be concluded that the application of Problem Based Learning assisted by online discussions through google classroom can improve student learning outcomes in Teknik Komputer material in Informatika subjects in class X MIPA 1 at SMA Negeri 2 Kuningan.
Entertainment media in the context of hybrid war in the post-Soviet countries: the case of Ukraine
Authors:   National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Melykh Olga , Korbut Anna ,   The Royal Institute of International Affairs Chatham House
Published: December 2020

The article provides a complex analysis of how entertainment media can serve to undermine a country’s resilience and security amidst hybrid war using the case of Ukraine as an example. The paper documents that before the launch of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine in 2014, Russian media products had been heavily present in Ukrainian media space, including the entertainment segment. In 2017, Ukraine restricted access to some Russian media products and social media in its territory in an effort to counter disinformation and the use of user data by Russian security services via their access to the social media based in the Russian jurisdiction. Despite the measures taken by the state to address security challenges, build resilience and fight disinformation in the media, the influence of Russian entertainment media in shaping public opinion remains significant. In this paper, the authors analyze segments of the media space where Russian entertainment products are present in Ukraine, the tools used by Russia to enforce its narratives through media content, and the ways Ukraine has responded to these. This paper aims at demonstrating the role of entertainment mass media in the resilience of countries and how it is used in the context of hybrid war. Also, it looks at the efforts to counter this influence. The research shows that Russian entertainment media and content act as a soft power or cultural affinity element alongside misinformation or manipulations via news or information content. By using historical references, demonstrating civilizational and moral superiority, showing Slavic brotherhood, Russia and russocentric forces use entertainment media to shape and manipulate public opinion. As content consumption switches from linear media, such as television, to non-linear clusters of conventional and digital outlets, the room for the distribution of manipulative messages and narratives expands. Among other things, this undermines the resilience of countries and endangers their national security, especially in the hybrid war context. Much is being done to counter this impact. Ukraine’s restrictive measures against some Russian media, social networks and content have been effective in that they have decreased the consumption and the trust for Russian media amongst Ukrainian audiences. Offering alternative content, produced domestically and internationally, has contributed to diversification of the content, moving the audiences from the Russocentric cultural product to a more diverse one.
The impact of wars on the economy of countries: theoretical and practical aspects
Authors:   Chechen State University, Arsahanova Zina , Bokov Yuriy ,   Volgograd State University, Larin Alexander ,   Russian State Academy of Intellectual Property
Published: December 2020

Wars leave deep traces in the country’s economy during and after the war, as well as social and psychological consequences. At the beginning of the economic consequences of war, there is a loss of labour. The withdrawal of skilled labour from the country due to the war, the reduction of the population as a result of injuries and deaths leads to serious losses in production and national income. The decline in production leads to inflation and the emergence of a «black» market, faced with difficulties in meeting the needs of the population, whose incomes are falling due to the war. The division of resources into army and defence needs during this period leads to bottlenecks in meeting the resource needs of many sectors, especially basic consumer goods. With war, it becomes impossible to provide new production tools, find loans, continue working without interruption in the face of possible enemy attacks, and increase production within the optimal norms of leasing. This study is intended to discuss the economic consequences of wars. The basic macroeconomic effects of war on the economy are discussed, and the economic costs of war through experiences of the most significant countries are explained with regard to World War I and II. The effects of the Syrian war on the Turkish economy are opened up, and political and economic recommendations are given.
The impact of local armed conflicts on the economic performance of countries in 1990-2019
Authors:   Chechen State University, Bataeva Patimat , Chaplaev Hussein ,   Chechen State Pedagogical University, Gachaev Ahmed ,   Grozny State Oil Technical University
Published: December 2020

Despite the studies of the impact of wars on the local economies of countries and empires, the armed conflicts of the 20th century have their own specifics, different objectives and intensity, which affects not only the economic performance of enterprises and the country as a whole, but also the migration of population and investment attractiveness of the country. Studies based on armed conflicts in Latin America, civil wars in African countries as well as Iraq and Syria differ significantly from the effects of modern armed conflicts on micro- and macroeconomic levels. In the process of unfolding an armed local conflict, the investment attractiveness of the country gradually drops from A+ (for developed countries) and B (for developing countries) to CCC-, warning investors to invest in the declining economy of the country. The aim of the paper is to consider armed conflicts in the period from 1990 to 2019, including armed clashes, civil and international wars; and their impact on the economic performance of the country, both at the beginning of the conflict itself and in its middle.
Diversity in Public Library Boards: Perspectives of Board Members
Authors: Kumaran Maha , Templeton Leanne
Published: December 2020

The initial aim of this study was to learn if there was any diversity in ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or disability among public library board members. Through participant interviews, this study reports on member perceptions of diversity in the areas of member recruitment, qualifications, training, and length of term. Board members from four public libraries in Alberta and Saskatchewan were interviewed and the results were analyzed through the framework of critical race theory (CRT). Findings suggest that library boards lack diversity, particularly in finding, recruiting, and training members who are truly representative of their community. Cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural training are important for board members to connect with their communities.