bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O lugar da educação no pensamento de Espinosa ou de como pensar um éthos pedagógico inspirado em sua filosofia
Authors: Givigi Luiz Renato Paquiela
Published: September 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo estabelecer relações entre o pensamento do filósofo holandês Bento de Espinosa (1632-1677) e o tema da educação, vinculação esta pouco explorada quando comparada a outros pensadores clássicos da história da filosofia. Espinosa não possui uma teoria sobre a educação, no sentido pedagógico tradicional. Busca-se, deste modo, e dentro dos limites deste texto, analisar tanto o lugar quanto a importância da educação em sua filosofia, levantando algumas pistas para se pensar um éthos pedagógico inspirado em sua obra. A hipótese central de nossa argumentação é a de que o educar não apenas ocupa um lugar de destaque em sua filosofia como é inseparável daquilo que o autor propõe como itinerário para uma vida racional, ou da busca por aquilo que nos é mais útil.
Desejo e prudência em Spinoza e Deleuze: pistas para uma psicologia spinozista
Authors: Barbosa Mariana De Toledo
Published: September 2023

A influência de Spinoza na filosofia de Deleuze é assumida em diversas ocasiões. Deleuze chega a dizer que toda a sua filosofia tendia a uma grande identidade Spinoza-Nietzsche. Nossa hipótese é que, num esforço coletivo para se pensar o que seria uma psicologia spinozista, Deleuze se apresenta como um valioso intercessor, sobretudo no modo como recupera o desejo e a prudência da Ética de Spinoza, introduzindo esses conceitos no campo de sua ética da experimentação. Trata-se de um roubo, visto que Deleuze se considera, como Bob Dylan, um ladrão de pensamentos. E de uma reorientação vertiginosa, uma vez que seu sistema filosófico lida com outras coordenadas. Ainda assim, a perspectiva deleuziana torna perceptíveis e sensíveis pressupostos próprios ao pensamento de Spinoza. E, além disso, cria com ele, e na companhia de Guattari, uma nova consistência para o desejo, que se vale igualmente de elementos oriundos de outros pensadores.
Protagonismo negro e psicologia para a pessoa enterreirada
Authors: Santos Abrahão De Oliveira
Published: September 2023

Na bifurcação o guerreiro seguiu para o caminho da esquerda que o levava na mata ao quilombo e a zona de liberdade. A luta negra segue assim o caminho da ancestralidade. A psicologia que ainda hoje participa das estratégias de sujeição dos povos pretos precisa conectar-se com a terra, com as gentes negras e assim realizar o desbloqueio cognitivo e semiótico ao qual estamos submetidos. Precisamos de uma psicologia que reconheça a existência, o protagonismo histórico coletivo dessas pessoas e seus estilos de vida enterreirados, uma psicologia capaz de cuidar das crianças e jovens nas escolas, das pessoas na saúde coletiva e que têm no SUS o seu plano de saúde. Cuidar no sentido não apenas de tratar os sintomas das enfermidades, senão, mais importante que tudo, o de aumentar sua potência, como parece dizer Espinosa, e aumentar a força de vida, conforme a "Arkhé negra". Nesse momento da academia, uma psicologia feita com as lutas dos descendentes da África e dos povos indígenas, uma psicologia aterrada está se fazendo.
Strategia del ragno (de Bertolucci a Spinoza, e vice-versa) - Laurent Bove
Authors: Martins André
Published: September 2023

Tradução de Strategia del ragno (de Bertolucci a Spinoza, e vice-versa)
Effect of Sales Growth, Capital Structure, and Company Size on Company Value: Empirical Study of Real Estate & Property Sector Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Putri Serlya Salsabila , Lestari Wira , Rahayu Rahayu
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of sales growth, capital structure and company size on the Company Value of Real Estate and Property companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2021. This research is a quantitative study using secondary data obtained from the company's official website and the Indonesian Stock Exchange. The population of this study were all real estate and property sector companies, totaling 83 companies. The sampling technique used purposive sampling of 38 Real Estate and Property sector companies with five years of observation and obtained 190 research sample data. The software used for data processing is IBM SPSS 25. The measurement of the Capital Structure variable in this study is measured by DER (Debt to Equiy Ratio). with sales growth. Results of this study 1) Sales growth, capital structure, and company size simultaneously affect firm value. 2) Sales Growth affects the value of the company. 3) Capital structure affects the value of the company. 4) Company size has no effect on firm value
Effectiveness of Positive Self Talk to Increasing Student’s Self-Confidence
Authors: Dimala Cempaka Putrie , Hakim Arif Rahman , Salsabila Ivana Mara
Published: September 2023

Currently the problem that often occurs in individuals, especially in early adulthood is regarding low self-confidence. As students, individuals must have self-confidence because students are required to actively become independent individuals, able to take the initiative to seek information and be able to communicate well in private situations and to the general public. This is in line with a preliminary study through a pre-research survey conducted by researchers regarding self-confidence in psychology students at Buana Perjuangan Karawang University class of 2018. Based on data from students, namely 40 respondents, the result was 32% of students felt less confident about appearing in class and often Avoid eye contact with the lecturer during class discussions. This is because some students do not dare to ask the lecturer directly. The urgency regarding self-confidence which tends to be low needs to be increased through positive self-talk. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of positive self-talk to increase the self-confidence of psychology students at Buana Perjuangan University, Karawang. This study used a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The population in this study were psychology students class of 2018. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling and the sample consisted of 11 students. The instrument used in this study is a self-confidence scale that has been tested starting from expert judgment to reliability testing. The reliability of the trust scale tested using Cronbach Alpha obtained a coefficient of 0.896 which indicates a very good level of reliability. Hypothesis testing using paired sample test assisted by SPSS version 23 for Windows. The results showed that the treatment with positive self-talk techniques was effective in increasing the self-confidence of psychology students. This can be seen in the paired sample test, the results of the experimental group's pretest and posttest scores obtained a Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.005 <0.05, which means H0 is rejected and HA is accepted.
Predictors of Cybersex Behavior among College Students in Karawang Indonesia
Authors: Mubina Nuram , Riza Wina Lova , Rohayati Nita , Dimala Cempaka Putrie
Published: September 2023

The aim of this research is to examine the roles of loneliness, psychological distress, emotional maturity, and self-control as predictors of cybersex behavior among college students in Karawang, Indonesia. The research method used in this research is an associative quantitative approach with the convenience sampling technique, which selects 349 college students in Karawang who meet the research characteristics as respondents. The data collection in this research was conducted using five Likert-scale models, which are self-control, loneliness, psychological distress, emotional maturity, and cybersex behavior scales. The data analysis in this research utilizes the hypothesis testing of multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the data analysis results, it is indicated that each predictor partially plays a role in cybersex behavior. Furthermore, loneliness, psychological distress, emotional maturity, and self-control collectively also play a role as predictors of cybersex behavior among college students in Karawang, Indonesia, with an influence of 16.8%.
Self-Esteem and Attachment as Predictors of Resilience in Early Adults Experiencing Quarter-Life Crisis
Authors: Riza Wina Lova , Mubina Nuram , Muharsih Lania , Mora Linda
Published: September 2023

Resilience is the individual's ability to choose to recover from sad and challenging life events by increasing their knowledge to be adaptive and overcome similar adverse situations in the future. In early adulthood, many individuals experience a condition called quarter-life crisis, where they feel a sense of worry caused by uncertainty about their future life. Therefore, resilience is needed to face the existing challenges, in order to be able to adapt and protect individuals from the rigors of stress. Resilience arises as a protective factor that is distinguished internally and externally. Externally, resilience is related to attachment, which is a continuous affective bond characterized by a tendency to seek and maintain closeness to specific figures, especially when under pressure. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to determine the influence of self-esteem and attachment as predictors of resilience in young adults who are experiencing quarter-life crisis simultaneously. The method in this research is quantitative, with a sample of early adults experiencing quarter-life crisis, thus the sampling technique used in this research is incidental sampling. The data collection technique used a questionnaire with a resilience scale, the standardized Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the attachment scale using the Experiences in Close Relationship-Revised-General Short Form (ECR-R-GSF) scale, Additionally, the Developmental Crisis Questionnaire (DQC-12) scale was used to measure quarter-life crisis in early adults. The data analysis technique used in this research is multiple regression analysis. From the research results using SPSS version 27, a significant value was obtained for both independent variables of 0.000 < 0.005, therefore Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected, indicating that self-esteem and attachment together are predictors of resilience in early adults experiencing quarter-life crisis.
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN THE INDIA’S FISHERIES INDUSTRY: CURRENT SCENARIO
Authors: Nagajothi Dr. V. , Khanna Dr. R Rajesh
Published: September 2023

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative tool with the potential to revolutionize industries across the globe, and the fisheries industry is no exception. This abstract provides a concise overview of the current scenario of blockchain technology implementation in the fisheries sector.

The fisheries industry is critical in providing food security, livelihoods, and economic growth to numerous communities worldwide. However, the industry has been plagued by illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, mislabeling, and lack of transparency throughout the supply chain. Blockchain technology offers a decentralized and transparent platform to address these challenges by enabling secure and tamper-proof data storage and sharing.

In conclusion, the fisheries industry stands to benefit significantly from the integration of blockchain technology. The current scenario reflects a growing awareness of the potential of blockchain to address longstanding issues of traceability, transparency, and sustainability. As the industry continues to explore and implement blockchain solutions, collaboration among stakeholders and ongoing technological advancements will play a pivotal role in shaping its transformative impact.
A METHOD FOR ENCRYPTION AND DECRYPTION OF LARGE MESSAGES BY USING NON-SINGULAR MATRIX
Authors: T Veena
Published: September 2023

The objective of this paper is security for large messages helps to maintain secret by using 3 x 3 non-singular matrix modulo27 as key to transfer plain text to cipher text and invertible matrix modulo 27 of order 3 x 3 as key to transfer cipher text to plain text.
Factors Influencing Intentions to Return Express Delivery Packages for Next Use in A Developing Country
Authors: Vilaisri Supicha , Chamchang Panida , Kumar Vikas
Published: September 2023

The rapid growth of the e-commerce and logistics industries has generated considerable express packaging waste, which is steadily harming the environment. Thus, achieving a sustainable e-commerce system has become crucial. This study aims to identify the factors that affect intentions to return Express Delivery Packages (EDPs) for next use by applying the extended Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) in a developing country context. The research data were gathered through an online survey in Thailand. In total, 426 responses were obtained using convenience sampling. This paper presents the constructed model and results of the empirical data analysis which utilized a Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modelling (CB-SEM) approach. The results reveal that attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and awareness of consequences, significantly impact intentions. Surprisingly, the hypotheses for convenience, incentive, and risk perception, did not affect intentions to return. The contributions to the literature on reverse logistics include improving understanding of the consumer perspective as well as providing insights to the government and express delivery operators for understanding the relative magnitude of factors that lead to intentions to return EDPs, which can provide guidance in forming strategies that will encourage the involvement of more enviormentally friendly practises, in line with circular goals.
Advancement in performance-based wind design :
Authors: Scott Donald
Published: September 2023

In September 2022, the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Engineers commenced a project under National Institute of Standards and Technology Contract No.1333ND22PNB730391 to develop workshops on Advancement in Computational Wind Engineering and Advancement in Performance-Based Wind Design. This report documents the results of the workshop on Advancement in Performance-Based Wind Design. The workshop and subsequent roadmap for the standardization and application of performance-based wind design is to be developed by wind engineering practitioners and researchers for buildings.
Relationship between Vendor Managed Inventory and Operational Performance of Stores Function in Commercial State Corporations in Kenya.
Authors: Wamoto Emily , Kwasira Dr. Josphat , Ndolo Dr. Jackson
Published: September 2023

Vendor Managed Inventory practices play a major role in the operation of many organizations. These practices help to improve firm’s production scheduling, Information sharing, Stock replenishment and ultimately increase its operational performance. With the reported 46.4% of state corporations making losses, achieving Vision 2030 would be impossible without a critical look into how some of the practices including Vendor Managed Inventory. This study intended to fill this knowledge gap by examining the influence of Vendor Managed Inventory on operational performance of stores function in commercial state corporations in Kenya. The study was anchored on the Network Theory. The target population for the study was 906 Senior Management, Procurement Managers and Inventory Management Officers in the 54 Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. The researcher used the sampling formula recommended by Nassiuma to arrive at 99 sample size. Data collection was done through a structured open and closed ended questionnaire. Before embarking on data collection, the instruments were piloted to ensure they are valid and reliable. The study established significant influence of maintained Vendor Managed Inventory practices on operation performance of stores functions. The study recommendation that Kenyan commercial state enterprises to continue allowing their inventory providers to participate in inventory management. The vendors should synchronize inventory classification with the companies, supply goods based on demand forecasts, and advise on inventory control. These guidelines will help vendors manage inventory to meet store operating requirements for the corporations' smooth operation. The companies should also create internal vendor-managed inventory management procedures to improve inventory flow and store operations. This can be achieved by corporations giving vendors with replenishment information on agreed timelines and integrating suppliers in product design processes to develop acquired inventories that meet their ultimate goal. Inventory and demand data should be provided to vendors in advance for timely delivery. The organizations should also allow vendors to develop products in time for shop operations. Corporate partners should provide technical support to vendors to achieve quality inventories and store function operations performance.
Elektrikli araçlar için MPPT tabanlı yüksek verimli batarya şarj sistemi tasarımı
Authors: ARSLAN Leyla , ÖZBAY Harun
Published: September 2023

Günümüzde dünya nüfusunun hızla artması ve teknolojinin gelişmesiyle enerji ihtiyacı her geçen gün artmaktadır. Gereken enerjinin büyük bir kısmının fosil yakıtlardan üretildiği, fosil yakıtların sınırlı olması ve zararlı çevresel etkileri göz önüne alındığında yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarına geçişin önemi ortaya çıkmaktadır. Dolayısıyla güneş, rüzgâr ve jeotermal gibi yenilenebilir enerji kaynakları rağbet görmeye başlamıştır. Yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının kullanımının yaygınlaşması ile elektrikli araçlara yönelimin önü açılmıştır. Batarya teknolojisi ve batarya şarj sistemlerinde gerçekleşen gelişmelerle elektrikli araçlar için verimi yüksek batarya şarj sistemleri geliştirilmeye başlanmıştır. Bu çalışmada, elektrikli araçlar için önem arz eden batarya şarj sisteminin güneş enerjisi tabanlı tasarımı gerçekleştirilmiştir. Güneş enerjisinden maksimum gücün elde edilebilmesi için farklı Maksimum Güç Noktası Takibi (MPPT) algoritmaları kullanılarak sonuçlar kıyaslanmıştır. Enerjinin maksimum verimle yüke aktarılabilmesi için ise Sıfır Gerilimde Anahtarlama (ZVS) tekniği uygulanan SEPIC DC-DC dönüştürücü kullanılmıştır. Sıfır gerilimde anahtarlama tekniği kullanılarak yumuşak anahtarlama ile anahtar üzerindeki kayıplar azaltılmıştır. Sistemde güç değişimine göre görev döngüsü ve frekans değişimi gerçekleştirilmektedir. Sistemin benzetimi PSIM ile yapılmıştır. 400-600-1000-500 W/m2 ışınım değerlerinde Değiştir & Gözle (D&G) ve Artan İletkenlik (Aİ) algoritmaları için güç takibi ve sistem verimi açısından karşılaştırma yapılmıştır. Her iki algoritmanın da panel gücünü başarılı şekilde takip ettiği ve verimlerinin %99’un üzerinde olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Maksimum gücün aktarılmasında en yüksek verim %99,86 değeri ile Artan İletkenlik algoritmasında sağlanmıştır.
Investor preference for skewness and the incubation of mutual funds
Authors: Gibson Philip , Finke Michael
Published: September 2023

Mutual fund companies market the strong performance of funds created through incubation to gain the attention of investors who value recent returns. This creates an incentive for fund families to select highly skewed securities because extreme performance during incubation will increase the likelihood that some funds will outperform before they are sold to the public. Although incubation is as an innovative fund promotion technique, it may harm investors by creating the perception that random prior returns are a signal of fund quality. We find that net new money flow increases with an incubated fund’s skewness. After incubated funds are sold to the public, skewed funds attract more investor dollars and their average performance declines. These results suggest that the use of skewed securities during incubation is an effective method for increasing demand, but may be a poor quality signal of future performance.
Performance of alternative mutual funds
Authors: Kanuri Srinidhi , McLeod Robert W.
Published: September 2023

Alternative Mutual Funds (AMFs) provide the individual investor with the opportunity to invest in funds that follow strategies similar to those of hedge funds and seek returns uncorrelated with the market. Financial planners, advisors, and investors need to be aware of how well AMFs deliver absolute or positive returns regardless of market conditions and their relatively high expense ratios. In this article we analyze the performance of AMFs for the period January 1998 through December 2011 using the Carhart four-factor model and the Fung-Hsieh seven-factor model. Our results indicate that most AMFs have not been able to create any value for their investors over the period of our study. Furthermore, the performance of these funds was even worse during the recent financial crisis. © 2014 Academy of Financial Services. All rights reserved.
Portfolio performance with inverse and leveraged ETFs
Authors: DiLellio James A. , Hesse Rick , Stanley Darrol J.
Published: September 2023

Turbulent economic and financial times require investors and financial planners to investigate new ways to handle the goal of wealth maximization. This article investigates passive investment strategies that use inverse or leveraged equity exchanged-traded funds (ETFs) in their asset allocation, and quantifies the long-term impact on portfolio performance for the purpose of improving the risk-reward tradeoff. Monte Carlo simulations are used, drawing samples from distributions created by two distinct time periods of historical daily market returns. The findings suggest that, whereas these products are generally not recommended within long-term passive investment strategies, potential diversification benefits exist, dependent on the behavior of equity and debt markets. These findings could materially alter long-term passive portfolio construction methods currently in use by financial planners and individual investors seeking potential diversification benefits using ETFs.
Saving for retirement while having more nights with peaceful sleep
Authors: Chang Rosita P. , Hunter David , Liu Qianqiu , Saar Helen
Published: September 2023

We evaluate the fit of target-date funds (TDFs) as the main retirement savings instrument for the utility-maximizing investor who becomes more risk averse as she gets older. Using bootstrapping simulations, we show that TDFs can provide higher expected utility than the alternative lifestyle strategies. With loss aversion incorporated in the model, we still find that the optimal lifecycle strategy over time leads to higher expected utility than the best lifestyle strategy. Therefore, TDFs are preferable to the utility-maximizing investor. However, lifecycle strategies are not one-size-fits-all solution and investor’s risk tolerance has to be considered when selecting TDF funds.
Using the new portability election of deceased spouses
Authors: De’Armond De’Arno , Pulliam Darlene , Patterson Robin
Published: September 2023

The United States has a unified system that taxes transfers of property during an individual’s lifetime (gifts) and property transferred as a result of the individual’s death. The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the Act) contains a provision that will allow the unused portion of a decedent’s exclusion (taxable estate protected by the unified credit) to be used upon the subsequent death of the surviving spouse. The portability election is simple for situations where it appears the surviving spouse will not remarry, however, becomes much more complicated if the surviving spouse should remarry.
Boomers’ life insurance adequacy pre & post the 2008 financial crisis
Authors: Scott Janine K. , Gilliam John
Published: September 2023

The baby boomers represent a large percentage of the U.S. population and their preparation for retirement, or lack thereof, can affect the economy at large. In light of the 2008 financial crisis, boomer households may be delaying retirement, choosing to work longer. Using the 2004 and 2010 Survey of Consumer Finance, logistic regression analyses are used to examine life insurance adequacy among boomers before and after the financial crisis of 2008. We find a significant difference in 2010 between the baby boomers and the senior generation in life insurance adequacy. Variables related to net worth, such as income, marital status, and self-insurability, were significant predictors of life insurance adequacy. Given greater life insurance adequacy among those with higher income, increasing group term insurance may help mid to low income households. Further implications to practitioners, agents, and educators are discussed.
Choosing between value and growth in mutual fund investing
Authors: Pettengill Glenn , Chang George , Hueng C. James
Published: September 2023

This article informs investors on the choice between value and growth mutual funds. The well- established value premium demonstrates that, on average, value securities outperform growth secu- rities, suggesting that an investor may be wise to choose value funds. Extant studies, however, suggest that growth funds outperform value funds. We show that value funds indeed outperform growth funds especially in terms of lower realized risk and higher realized terminal wealth, leading us to recom- mend value funds over growth funds. We argue that previous findings result from a bias against value in some multifactor models.
Seeking tax alpha in retirement income
Authors: DiLellio James A. , Simon Andreas
Published: September 2023

We provide a framework to find an optimal decision for tax-efficient retirement income. By developing a model for income and capital gains tax with stock and bond investments in tax- deferred, tax-exempt, and taxable accounts, we identify three categories of retirees based on their income needs and net worth. We propose and evaluate a simple heuristic to determine the optimal retirement income strategy, quantifying a 0.5% annual return benefit. We call this benefit tax alpha and show its robustness to varying model input parameters. We also suggest approaches for large institutions or FinTech firms to improve their existing financial planning tools.
Financial capability across generations and technology
Authors: Mussa Abeba , Rogers Meeghan , Zhang Xu
Published: September 2023

Financial capability is critical for individuals to survive economic hardship. As the first attempt in the literature, our research explores how being technology savvy is relevant in explaining individ- uals’ short-term and long-term financial behavior. Specifically, we use the 2018 National Financial Capability Study (NFCS) to uncover the mixed roles of technology in personal financial manage- ment. Being technology savvy was consistently associated with less desired short-term financial behavior while positively related to good long-term financial behavior after controlling for individual financial constraints and other socio-economic variables. Moreover, our study demonstrates the gen- erational disparity of being technology savvy related to financial behavior.
pros and cons of remaining in a 401(k) plan after retirement
Authors: Mitchell Olivia S. , Reilly Catherine , Turner John A.
Published: September 2023

This paper examines whether retirees would benefit from staying in their companies’ 401(k) plans after retirement, versus rolling their savings over to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Our focus is on individuals having low or moderate levels of financial literacy. We conclude that many such retirees would likely find it financially rewarding to retain their assets in their 401(k) plans. While IRAs currently offer a wider range of advice or distribution options compared with 401(k) plans, we close by pointing to legislative and technological developments that may produce better outcomes, more retirement confidence, and greater security for retirees.
Gratitude, finance, and financial gratitude reminders in charitable giving
Authors: Liu Yi , James III Russell N.
Published: September 2023

An initial reminder of three good things (TGT) increases charitable giving intentions, while reminders of three good financial things (TGFT) or three financial things (TFT) reduce them. Repeating these reminders daily during the following seven days results in even higher donation intentions for TGT, but shows no consistent additional effects for TGFT or TFT. Donation intentions measured one or thirty days after stopping these reminders fall significantly faster for TGT. No such effects arise for TGFT or TFT. Gratitude reminders without financial references increase donation intentions, especially when repeated over time. However, this gratitude effect fades after the reminders stop.
Peningkatan hasil belajar matematika dengan menggunakan alat peraga pada siswa kelas VI SD Negeri 018 Rambah Hilir
Authors: Herlina Eli
Published: September 2023

During the mathematics learning process, students were less active and struggled to understand mathematical concepts, as seen from their learning outcomes, which were often average or below average. Therefore, appropriate instructional improvements, such as the use of teaching aids, are necessary. This study aims to improve mathematics learning outcomes through the use of teaching aids for sixth-grade students at SD Negeri 018 Rambah Hilir. The subjects of this study were 24 sixth-grade students at SD Negeri 018 Rambah Hilir, consisting of 10 boys and 14 girls. This research is a classroom action research (CAR). The procedure included planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research instruments included learning materials and data collection tools. The results showed that the students' absorption rate in cycle I, meeting 1 was 72.70 (Poor) and in cycle I, meeting 2 was 76.45 (Fair), resulting in an average of 74.6 for cycle I. In cycle II, meeting 1, the absorption rate was 79.58 (Fair) and in cycle II, meeting 2, it was 84.37 (Good), resulting in an average of 82.0 for cycle II. The classical learning completeness was not achieved in cycle I (23.00%) but was achieved in cycle II (100.00%). Thus, the use of teaching aids can improve mathematics learning outcomes for sixth-grade students at SD Negeri 018 Rambah Hilir.
Kontribusi Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep dan Rasa Percaya Diri terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Kelas X SMK Plus Kemilau Bangsa Batam
Authors: Aswandi  , Hasibuan Nailul Himmi , Gusmania Yesi
Published: September 2023

Low learning outcomes are indicated due to students' need for more understanding of concepts and their lack of self-confidence. The study aims to determine the combined contribution of the ability to comprehend concepts and self-confidence to the mathematics learning outcomes of 10th-grade students at SMK Plus Kemilau Bangsa Batam. The research design is correlational. The study population consists of a total of 82 students in the 10th grade at SMK Plus Kemilau Bangsa Batam. The sample for this study was taken using simple random sampling technique with the Slovin formula, resulting in 68 students. The instruments used were an essay test consisting of 8 questions and a questionnaire with 30 statements that have been validated and tested for reliability. The data analysis techniques employed were simple linear regression and multiple linear regression. The research findings indicate: (1) the ability to comprehend concepts contributes to mathematics learning outcomes with a coefficient of determination of 9.5%. (2) There is a contribution of self-confidence to mathematics learning outcomes with a coefficient of determination of 8.5%. (3) There is a combined contribution of the ability to comprehend concepts and self-confidence to mathematics learning outcomes with a coefficient of determination of 14.5%, and the regression equation is Y = 3.318 + 0.397X1 + 0.246X2.
Pengaruh Pendekatan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) terhadap Kemampuan Penalaran Matematis Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 5 Ujungbatu
Authors: Zulwansyah  , Ario Marfi , Isharyadi Ratri
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine whether the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach influences the mathematical reasoning ability of 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 5 Ujungbatu. The research design used is a Quasi-Experiment with a Two Group Posttest Only design. The population in this study consists of the 8th-grade classes at SMP Negeri 5 Ujungbatu. Sampling was done using Random Sampling, selecting two classes as sample groups. Class VIII.1 was the experimental group, and Class VIII.3 was the control group. The instrument in this study is a test of mathematical reasoning ability given to the sample classes. The normality test, conducted using the Lilliefors test, showed that both Class VIII.1 and VIII.3 had non-normal distributions. Based on the hypothesis test using the Mann-Whitney test, the calculated value (t count) was 228, and the tabulated value (t table) was 87. This indicates that t count ≥ t tabel, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis (H0). Therefore, it can be concluded that the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach influences the mathematical reasoning ability of 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 5 Ujungbatu.
Pengaruh motivasi belajar terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Meluhu
Authors: Arsyantika Nining , Hermanto  , Hajeniati Nining
Published: September 2023

This study investigates the influence of learning motivation on the mathematics learning outcomes of 10th-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Meluhu. The research method used is Ex-Post Facto, which aims to identify the cause-and-effect relationship between the independent variable (learning motivation) and the dependent variable (mathematics learning outcomes) after an event or phenomenon. The study population comprises 29 10th-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Meluhu in the academic year 2021/2022, divided into two classes. The sample was selected using the Random Sampling method, ensuring that each individual in the population had an equal chance of being selected. Data were collected through a learning motivation questionnaire and mid-semester exam scores (UTS) recording. The research results indicate that learning motivation has a moderate influence on students' mathematics learning outcomes, with an average learning motivation score of 44. In contrast, students' mathematics learning outcomes fall within the moderate category, with an average score of 55. Simple linear regression analysis revealed that each one-point increase in student learning motivation contributes to a 0.782-point increase in mathematics learning outcomes. In conclusion, learning motivation significantly influences the mathematics learning outcomes of 10th-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Meluhu, with learning motivation explaining approximately 68% of the variation in student learning outcomes.
Hubungan minat dan motivasi belajar terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa kelas X MAN 2 Batam
Authors: Chandra Istiqomah , Amelia Fitrah , Hasibuan Nailul Himmi
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the relationship between learning interest and learning motivation with mathematical concept comprehension among 10th-grade students in MAN 2 Batam. The research method used is quantitative with a correlation approach. Data was collected through questionnaires and test questions, with a sample of 71 students selected using the Purposive Sampling technique. The study results show a significant relationship between learning interest and students' mathematical concept comprehension (contribution of 0.414). A significant relationship was also found between learning motivation and students' mathematical concept comprehension (contribution of 0.428). Furthermore, the study indicates a significant relationship between learning interest and motivation and students' mathematical concept comprehension (contribution of 0.432). From the findings of this study, learning interest and motivation play a crucial role in improving students' comprehension of mathematical concepts. Therefore, educators and teachers must pay attention to and encourage students' learning interests and motivation to enhance their understanding of mathematical concepts.
Pengembangan lembar aktivitas siswa (LAS) berbasis contextual teaching and learning (CTL) pada materi prisma dan limas untuk kelas VIII Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Nefianti Nadia , Isharyadi Ratri , Afri Lusi Eka
Published: September 2023

This study aims to produce valid Student Activity Sheets (LAS) in mathematics based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) for prisms and pyramids. The research adopts a Research and Development approach consisting of three stages: defining (define), designing (design), and developing (develop). The instrument used in this study is a validation questionnaire. Through validity testing conducted with two validators and several revisions and improvements, the average score of the LAS validation results was 3.64, categorized as highly valid. Thus, the LAS developed with the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach in this study has a very good level of validity. This research contributes significantly to developing and improving mathematics learning in the classroom. CTL-based SAS for prisms and pyramids is expected to enhance students' interest and understanding of mathematical concepts contextually, enabling them to relate their learning to everyday life situations. Moreover, the LAS development method used in this study can also be adapted to produce CTL-based student worksheets for other mathematical topics.
Kontribusi kebiasaan dan lingkungan belajar terhadap hasil belajar matematika di SMP Negeri 30 Batam tahun pelajaran 2019/2020
Authors: Peramita  , Hasibuan Nailul Himmi
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze the extent to which study habits and learning environment contribute to the mathematics learning achievement of 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 30 Batam in the 2019/2020 Academic Year. This research employs a correlational approach with a population of 346 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 30 Batam and a sample size of 186 students. The sampling technique used is Simple Random Sampling. The instrument utilized in this study is a questionnaire. The research findings reveal several significant points: (1) There is a significant relationship between study habits and the learning achievement of 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 30 Batam, with a contribution of study habits amounting to 86.67%; (2) The learning environment also holds a significant contribution to the learning achievement of 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 30 Batam, with a contribution of 33.98%; (3) In this context, study habits and the learning environment together contribute 86.67% to the learning achievement of 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 30 Batam. The resulting regression model is Y = 1.024X1 - 0.21X2 - 12.37, illustrating the relationship between study habits (X1) and the learning environment (X2) with students' learning achievement (Y).
Penggunaan peralatan dan bahan audio-visual dalam pengajaran di kelas: Tinjauan keefektifan
Authors: Rahman Aini Citra , Hamka Defrizal
Published: September 2023

This research aims to assess the availability of audiovisual equipment and materials in schools and their practical usage in classroom teaching. The research design used is quantitative descriptive, and the instrument utilized for this research is a questionnaire. The data analysis technique employed is the Miles and Huberman Interactive analysis model. This study was conducted in 5 middle schools, with seven teachers as research subjects. The findings of this research indicate that the status of audiovisual equipment needs to be improved. Computers, televisions, tape recorders, and public address systems are only owned by 64.62% of the schools. Variables such as school management type, school age, school resources, and school strength do not significantly influence the possession of adequate or inadequate equipment in the schools. A total of 87.4% of the schools have effectively used audiovisual equipment. The school administration has yet to make any efforts to properly procure and utilize audiovisual equipment and materials, primarily due to the financial challenges associated with equipment maintenance.
Inovasi media pembelajaran matematika berbasis smart apps creator (SAC) pada materi bangun ruang sisi lengkung
Authors: Adelia Putri , Fitriasari Putri , Nopriyanti Tika Dwi
Published: September 2023

This research is facing background by the frequent us of android as a medium in learning, but there’s no media available in the form of an android application on the curved side space building material. The purpose of this research is to produce a mathematic learning media based on Smart Apps Creator (SAC) on curved sideways material that is valid, practical and has a potential effect on learning outcomes. This research is a type of development research using the ADDIE development procedure. The data of this research were obtained through questionnaries and test. Based on the result of research and data analysis, it can be concluded that the assesment of the questionnaire from the expert obtained a percentage of validity of 95% with very valid criteria. The practicality assessment obtained an average percentage of 89% which means that media is included in the very practical criteria. The potential effect of media on learning outcomes obtained a percentage of 89% with very high criteria.
Penerapan Teori Hukum Dalam Restorative Justice
Authors: Santoso Aris Wahjudi
Published: September 2023

Legal developments in essence will create a renewal in an effort to create justice, legal theories as a study of law enforcement to create a sense of justice in the process, Restorative Justice is an effort to create a sense of justice itself through the study of relevant legal theories that are concerned with the balance of a case in the possibility of Restorative Justice, by using the method of analysis of concepts and theories, then the formulation of the issue arises how is the role of Legal Theory in Restorative Justice Cases? Law is an important element in the foundation of the need and causal approach of the object of the case which is the role of the legal process itself in achieving justice and by legal theory will underlie reform for the sake of justice in the form of restorative justice.

Abstrak

Perkembangan Hukum pada Hakikatnya akan menciptakan suatu pembaharuan dalam usaha menciptakan suatu keadilan, Teori-teori hukum sebagai telaah pada penegakan hukum untuk mencitakan rasa keadialan, Restorative Justice menjadi upaya dalam menciptakan rasa keadilan itu sendiri melalui telaah teori hukum yang relevan yang menjadi konsen pada perimbangan suatu perkara dalam kemungkinan adanya Restorative Justice, dengan mengunakan metode analisa Konsep dan teori, maka muncul rumusan isu bagaimana peranan Teori Hukum dalam Restorative Justice sebuah perkara ?, berdasarkan dengan ini maka adanya proses dari teori hukum dalam dinamika Pembaharuan Hukum, yang memunculkan simpulan bahwa Teori hukum merupakan unsur penting pada pondasi pendekatan kebutuhan dan sebab akibat dari objek perkara yang merupakan peranan dari proses hukum itu sendiri mencapai keadilan dan oleh teori hukum akan melandasi pembaharuan demi keadilan berupa restorative justice.

Kata Kunci : Teori Hukum, Pembaharuan, Restorative Justice
Unpacking the legality of termination of pregnancy based on ‘social grounds’ under South African law
Authors: Khan M
Published: September 2023

The topic of abortion was in the limelight again in Dobbs v Jackson, where the US Supreme Court overturned the decision of Roe v Wade, ‘which guaranteed women and pregnant people a constitutional right to abortion’. While not bound by the judgment, this gives us an opportunity to reflect on the current law in South Africa which regulates the termination of pregnancy. The primary piece of legislation which governs abortion is the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act. Section 2 of the Act lists the grounds under which one may lawfully terminate a pregnancy. One of those grounds relates to the period of the 13th up until the 20th week of the gestation period, and states that if a medical practitioner, after consultation with the pregnant woman, is of the opinion that the continued pregnancy would significantly affect the social or economic circumstances of the woman, then the pregnancy may be lawfully terminated. The question is: What exactly is meant by ‘social grounds’? This article considers this aspect from a legal perspective and attempts to provide clarity on the issue, in the hope that this will be of assistance to medical practitioners who are concerned about the outcome of their actions, when assisting persons in this position.
Revisions to the World Medical Association’s Declaration of Helsinki: Africa Region Consultation
Authors: Dhai A
Published: September 2023

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Inserting microethics into paediatric clinical care: A consideration of the models of the doctor-patient relationship
Authors: Lutchman S
Published: September 2023

Microethics is about the ethics of everyday clinical practice. The subtle nuances in communication between doctor and patient (the doctor’s choice of words, tone, body language, gestures, etc.) can influence the exercise of the patient’s autonomy. The four models of the doctor- patient/physician-patient relationship (paternalistic, informative, interpretive, deliberative) weigh respect for autonomy and beneficence in varying proportions. Each model may be appropriate in certain circumstances. This article considers these models from the perspective of microethics and the unique dimensions created by the doctor-child-parent relationship. In particular, the article considers the nuances to the autonomy principle created by the child’s developing maturity and the parent’s role as a co-fiduciary of the child’s interests. Ultimately, the deliberative model seems most appropriate to the paediatric setting, since it accommodates the child’s developing maturity in making healthcare-related decisions. This model infuses care into the doctor’s communication with the child and parent.
Catch-22: A patient’s right to informational determination and the rendering of accounts by medical schemes
Authors: Botes M , Obasa E A
Published: September 2023

Many people who have reached the age of majority still qualify as financial dependents of their parents, and may be registered as dependents on their parents’ medical schemes. This poses a practical conundrum, because major persons enjoy complete autonomy over their bodies to choose healthcare services as they please, including informational determination. However, their sensitive health information may end up being disclosed in the accounts rendered to their parents, as main members of medical schemes, thereby breaching their informational privacy, medical confidentiality and possibly also damaging personal relationships. On the other hand, medical schemes must ensure that they strictly manage the business of their hospitalisation to ensure that they can adhere to their contractual and legal medical insurance obligations. Both major but financially dependent patients and medical schemes have good legal grounds to defend their respective positions. In this article, we will analyse and clarify the applicable legal and ethical grounds by considering medical confidentiality, the Protection of Personal Information Act, the Consumer Protection Act and the Medical Schemes Act and rules. We shall conclude with recommendations to accommodate the interests of both parties.