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TPACK-Approach with SAMR Model in Social Studies Learning: A Literature Review
Authors: Pernantah Piki Setri
Published: August 2024

The transformation of social studies learning in the 21st century era is indeed necessary to continue to be carried out, one of which is how to integrate technology into social studies learning in schools. This is because integrated social studies learning by accompanying the effective use of technology can add an important dimension to student learning. Efforts to integrate technology into social studies learning can be done through the TPACK approach and the SAMR model. Both models offer frameworks that can assist social studies teachers in adopting technology effectively in social studies learning in the classroom. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach with a literature method involving the analysis and synthesis of relevant literature to explain or understand this study. The implications of the SMAR model TPACK approach allow social studies teachers to increase student involvement and understanding of social studies learning materials. This certainly creates a richer and more meaningful learning experience, as well as helping students develop critical thinking skills that are relevant to today's 21st century competency demands.
A case study of the assistive technology network in Sierra Leone before and after a targeted systems-level investment
Authors: Huff Stephanie , Smith Emma M , MacLachlan Malcolm
Published: August 2024

Background

Many people with disabilities in low-income settings, such as Sierra Leone, do not have access to the assistive technology (AT) they need, yet research to measure and address this issue remains limited. This paper presents a case study of the Assistive Technology 2030 (AT2030) funded Country Investment project in Sierra Leone. The research explored the nature and strength of the AT stakeholder network in Sierra Leone over the course of one year, presenting a snapshot of the network before and after a targeted systems level investment.

Methods

Mixed-method surveys were distributed via the Qualtrics software twice, in December 2021 and September 2022 to n=20 and n=16 participants (respectively). Qualitative data was analyzed thematically, while quantitative data was analyzed with the NodeXL software and MS Excel to generate descriptive statistics, visualizations, and specific metrics related to indegree, betweenness and closeness centrality of organizations grouped by type.

Results

Findings suggest the one-year intervention did stimulate change within the AT network in Sierra Leone, increasing the number of connections within the AT network and strengthening existing relationships within the network. Findings are also consistent with existing data suggesting cost is a key barrier to AT access for both organizations providing AT and people with disabilities to obtain AT.

Conclusion

While this paper is the first to demonstrate that a targeted investment in AT systems and policies at the national level can have a resulting impact on the nature and strength of the AT, it only measures outcomes at one-year after investment. Further longitudinal impact evaluation would be desirable. Nonetheless, the results support the potential for systemic investments which leverage inter-organizational relationships and prioritize financial accessibility of AT, as one means of contributing towards increased access to AT for all, particularly in low-income settings.
The Role Of Religion in Dealing With Natural Disaster Trauma: A Case Study Of The Survivor Of Aceh's Earthquake And Tsunami in 2004
Authors: Pratama Dito Alif
Published: August 2024

Natural disasters can cause deep trauma to survivors, affecting various aspects of their lives, such as their mental health and quality of life. This study aimed to explore the role of religion in helping victims of natural disasters overcome the trauma caused by the 2004 earthquake and Tsunami in Aceh. The research method used a qualitative approach by interviewing several victims who survived the disaster. The data obtained from the interviews were then analyzed using a thematic analysis approach, and the results showed that religion played a significant role in helping victims overcome disaster trauma. In the face of losing family members, homes, and other assets, their religious beliefs provide emotional support and strength to carry on with life. Prayers, religious rituals, and participation in faith-based community activities helped them feel connected to fellow victims and alleviated their feelings of loneliness. Religion also served as a source of comfort for victims. Belief in greater divine power helps victims go through the recovery process with more confidence. Acceptance of fate and belief in justice helped them overcome feelings of confusion and anger towards their situation. However, the research also identified some challenges in integrating religious aspects into post-disaster recovery efforts. Differences in religious beliefs and individual interpretations of disaster events can cause tension and conflict within communities. Therefore, an approach that is inclusive and respectful of the diverse religious beliefs is necessary to support a holistic recovery process. This study concludes that religion plays an important role in helping victims of natural disasters cope with trauma and recover. Implementing a religiously sensitive approach to post-disaster relief efforts can increase the effectiveness and sustainability of the recovery efforts. The results of this study are expected to provide insights for humanitarian aid practitioners, researchers, and other relevant parties to develop more effective and sustainable interventions for victims of natural disasters in the future.
Konstruksi Makna Keterbukaan Diri Individu Introvert Dalam Komunitas Virtual Telegram
Authors: Ilham Yanuar , Suherman Aliviantika , Putri Shinta Hartini
Published: August 2024

Munculnya komunitas virtual telah memfasilitasi interaksi manusia di ruang online bersama. Salah satu komunitas tersebut, bernama Introvrend, yang diinisiasi oleh @cellaish, ditujukan untuk individu dengan kepribadian introvert dikenal karena sifatnya yang tertutup dan gaya komunikasinya yang hati-hati. Penelitian ini, yang menggunakan metode kualitatif dan pendekatan Alfred Schutz, bertujuan untuk memahami pengalaman, motif, dan signifikansi pengungkapan diri bagi introvert dalam komunitas virtual ini. Studi ini, berdasarkan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi dari tiga anggota Introvrend, menggunakan teknik analisis data seperti reduksi data, presentasi data, dan penarikan kesimpulan, dengan memastikan validitas data melalui triangulasi sumber data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa introvert merasakan kenikmatan dari tanggapan positif, dengan bebas berbagi cerita, dan terlibat dalam diskusi yang bermakna, meningkatkan kebahagiaan dan antusiasme dalam mengekspresikan pendapat mereka. Motif partisipasi dalam komunitas termasuk keunikan lingkungan introvert, keinginan untuk terhubung dengan individu sejenis, dan kenyamanan menggunakan ruang virtual untuk menyatakan diri. Peserta mencari pemahaman tentang introvert, berbagi cerita, saling mendukung, mendapatkan solusi atau saran, dan menerima kritik secara konstruktif. Penelitian ini menekankan bahwa pengungkapan diri, dalam konteks ini, menandakan kepercayaan untuk berbagi pemikiran dan perasaan pribadi, memupuk rasa keterbukaan dan koneksi di antara introvert di ranah virtual.
PENGUATAN BERFIKIR HOTS DALAM PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DI ERA SOCIETY 5.0
Authors: Ahmad Hafizon  , Amril M
Published: August 2024

Era society 5.0 berdampak pada seluruh aspek kehidupan manusia, termasuk pendidikan. Era ini ditandai dengan semakin sentralnya peran teknologi dalam kehidupan manusia. Dunia pendidikan harus mampu mengikuti percepatan arus yang dapat berubah dalam sekejap mengikuti era masyarakat 5.0 Seperti halnya pendidikan agama Islam berperan penting dalam membangun generasi bangsa yang berkualitas. Tentunya teknologi harus dimanfaatkan dalam pendidikan agama Islam khususnya pembelajaran PAI. Berdasarkan fakta itu, perlu dilakukan perubahan dan terus dilakukan evaluasi pengembangannya, agar tujuan pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam yang diajarkan dapat tercapai secara optimal, melalui pengembangan kemampuan berpikir kritis dalam Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Tujuan penelitian dari artikel ini adalah untuk memaparkan pentingnya memahami konsep HOTS dalam pendidikan Islam, menganalisis tantangan pendidikan Islam dalam mengembangkan HOTS di era Society 5.0, dan memberikan solusi penguatan pengembangan HOTS dalam pendidikan Islam. Metode penelitian menggunakan Metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Berdasarkan penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa HOTS merupakan kemampuan berpikir yang lebih kompleks yang membutuhkan kemampuan analitis, kreatif dan kritis.
Menganalisis Pemilihan Model Evaluasi Program Pendidikan
Authors: Widiastuti Widiastuti , Linora Linora , Hidayat Hafiz
Published: August 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pemilihan model evaluasi program pendidikan.. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Model Scriven Scriven merancang dua model evaluasi yaitu: (1) Goal-Free Evaluation Approach, dan (b) Formative and Summative model, 2) Contenance Evaluation Model (Stake Model). Model evaluasi program yang diperkenalkan oleh Stake dikenal denganmodel Countenance (keseluruhan). 3) Model Alkin. Batasan konstruk evaluasi sebagai suatu proses penentuan area yang akan di evaluasi. 4) CSE-UCLA Evaluation Model. langkah-langkah dari modelCSE-UCLA menjadi empat tahap yaitu: need assessment, program planning, formative evaluation, dan summative evaluation., 5) Discrepancy Model. Langkah-langkah dalam model kesenjangan ini adalah: penyusunan desain, pemasangan instalasi (installation), proses (process)., d) Pengukuran tujuan (product), e) pembandingan (programme comparison), 6) Model Brinkerhoff et-al terdiri dari: (1) fixed vs emergent evaluationdesign, (2) formative vs summative evaluation, dan (3) experimental andquasi experimental design vs natural/unobtruises
Validation Of Hospital Information System Quality Scale Into Turkish
Authors: Ardıç Mesut
Published: August 2024

Purpose: This study aims to translate and validate the Hospital Information System Scale developed by Kuo, Liu, Talley, and Pan (2018) into Turkish within the hospital information system quality and satisfaction framework.
Metarial and Method: The study data were completed between 15 September - and 15 October 2023 through a survey link shared online with consenting and volunteering participants via an online survey. The study was conducted with healthcare professionals, and the online forms were filled out in Turkish. Hospital information system quality is measured by three dimensions: system, information and service quality, while satisfaction is measured by a single dimension. The research sample consists of data collected from 299 healthcare professionals by survey. The construct and relationship validity of the scale were tested by taking into account the variance structure and covariance relationships. The reliability of the scales was assessed through internal consistency tests.
Results: The scale's system, service, and information quality dimensions were observed to have significant relationships in the same direction as the satisfaction scale. According to all analyses, the scale was valid and reliable.
Conclusion: It is expected that this scale will be guiding and supportive in future studies on this subject to add patient satisfaction in health institutions that are aware of the importance of hospital information systems developed within the scope of the research.
Comparison of Anxiety Levels in Spontaneous Pregnancies and Assisted-Reproductive Techniques
Authors: Aygün Elif Ganime , Özer Ağırbaş Ürün , Sancak Barış
Published: August 2024

Purpose: Anxiety observed in the perinatal period can have adverse outcomes for the health of the mother and baby.
Methods: The use of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) has been increasing in recent years for various reasons. In our study, we aimed to compare the anxiety levels of women, who had conceived spontaneously with women who had conceived by ART in these two groups. Sixty pregnant women in their pregnancy, who had applied to the pregnancy and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outpatient clinics, were divided into two groups as follows: those who became pregnant by ART and those who became pregnant spontaneously. The study employed the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) to assess and identify symptoms of anxiety.
Results: Among 60 pregnant women in the study, twenty-four (40%) conceived by ART and 36 (60%) conceived spontaneously. When the groups were compared with regard to anxiety symptoms, the state anxiety levels of those who became pregnant via ART were significantly higher according to the STAI-S and PASS.
Conclusion: As a result, each population should present its own results, and in the event of increased anxiety, appropriate medical assistance should be provided.
شعرية الطبيعة في ديوان (انقذوا اسماكنا من الغرق) للشاعر رعد زامل
Authors: م.د حسام محمد ديوان
Published: August 2024

تعد الطبيعة مصدر إلهام كبير للشاعر؛ ففيها من التناغم والانسجام الداخلي بين عناصرها ما يجعلها أحد المصادر الأكثر إثارة للإعجاب والإلهام في الكون؛ لذا كان الشعر ومنذ نشأته مرتبطًا بالطبيعة، وحملت القصائد العديد من العناصر التي يمكن أن تكون رموزًا للأفكار والمشاعر المختلفة: الأمطار، والأنهار، والجبال، والزهور، كلها يمكن أن تكون رموزًا للحياة أو الموت، أو الحب، أو الحزن، أو الفرح. وموضوع الطبيعة هو جزء أساسي من الشعرية بما تنطوي عليه من تأثير في الحواس وإثارة الإحساس بالجمال، ويمكن أن يساهم هذا الموضوع بشكل كبير في إثراء القصيدة وجعلها تحمل رسائل عميقة وجمالية.
وتحاول هذه الدراسة الوقوف على شعرية الطبيعية في ديوان الشاعر رعد زامل (انقذوا اسماكنا من الغرق)، إذ شكلت الطبيعة في الديوان أحد أهم مكوّنات هويّة النّص الشعري، فقد اتكأ الشاعر على الطبيعة في استعمال الصور والرموز ونقل الأفكار والمشاعر، وإيصال الرسائل.
SENDİKALARIN GÖZÜNDEN SENDİKAL SORUNLAR VE OLASI ÇÖZÜMLER
Authors: Yıldız Kemal
Published: August 2024

Türkiye’de işçiler arasındaki örgütlenmenin yeteri düzeyde olmaması, işçileri işverenler karşısında güçsüz kılan etmenlerden birisidir. Yaygınlaşan teknolojinin getirdiği sorunlarla beraber, kadınların sendikal faaliyetlerde yer edinememesi, küreselleşmenin olumsuz etkileri, esneklik, sendikalar üzerinde kurulan baskılar, yaşanan krizler, sendikalara olan güvensizlik, sendikalara katılım oranlarını önemli oranda etkilemiştir. Küreselleşen yenidünya düzeniyle birlikte ortaya çıkan yeni üretim ve yönetim teknikleri değişim ve dönüşüm içerisinde olup, teknolojinin hayatımıza girmesiyle esnekliğin yaygınlaşması, sendikaların zayıflamasına, etkisinin de azalmasına neden olmuştur. Sendika özgürlüğünün kısıtlanması, sendika bağımsızlığı gibi konuların yanısıra değişen çalışma biçimleri, freelance çalışma, kadınların işgücüne yeterince katılmaması, sendikaların güç kaybetmesi, sendikaların merkezileşmesi veya bölünmesi gibi sorunlar günümüzde sendikaları olumsuz etkileyen sorunlar olarak karşımızda durmaktadır. Bu sorunların sendikaların gözünden tespiti ve bunlara geliştirilebilecek çözüm yolları önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışmada, sendikal sorunların ve çözüm önerilerinin Türkiye’de bulunan en büyük üç işçi sendikası konfederasyonunun gözünden tespiti amaçlanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda Türk-İş, DİSK ve Hak-İş’e bağlı sendikalardan birer yöneticisi ile hazırlanan yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat doğrultusunda görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Yapılan mülakatlarda toplu iş hukukunda getirilmesi ya da kaldırılması gereken hususların neler olduğu, yeni çalışma türleri doğrultusunda sendikalaşmanın geleceği, sendikaların örgütlenmesi, sendikaların güvenirliği vb. belirlenen konularda sorular yöneltilmiş, mülakatların kaydı alınarak, bu kayıtlar metne dönüştürülmüştür. Mülakattan elde edilen veriler analiz edilmiş, sorunlar sınıflandırılmış, sendikaların etkinliğinin devam edip, geliştirilebilmesi için muhtemel çözüm önerileri değerlendirilmiştir.
İSLAM'DA HELAL KAZANCIN ZORUNLULUĞU, KUTSALLIĞI VE ŞÜPHELİ İŞLEMLERE KARŞI HASSASİYET: İLGİLİ AYETLER VE HADİSLER ÜZERİNDEN İKTİSADİ BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: Erdem Ekrem
Published: August 2024

Bu çalışmada el emeğinin ve helal kazancın zarureti, kutsallığı, bu itibarla şüpheli işlemlerden bile kaçınılması gerektiğinin önemi üzerine temel hadis kaynaklarından yararlanarak bir iktisadi değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Helal-meşru kazanç, helal-meşru tüketimin temelidir; üretim ve tüketim ise ekonominin temelidir. Kaldı ki, kazancın helal olması ve buna bağlı olarak tüketimin, tasarrufun ve yatırımın da helal-meşru olması Müslüman olmanın ve dindarlığın temel dayanağıdır. Zira din salt retorikler üzerine bina edilen bir inanç manzumesi değildir. Aksine, itikat, ibadet ve ahlak bütünlüğüne sadık kalınarak hayatın içinde tatbik edilen kapsayıcı bir yaşam biçimidir. Bundan ötürü, bu çalışma yaşadığımız bu sorunu belli yönleriyle tespit etmeyi ve özellikle ilgili hadislerin delaletiyle bunlara cevaplar bulmaya çalışmayı amaç edinmiştir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda konular ‘helal kazancın zorunluluğu, kutsallığı ve dindarlık meselesi’ ve ‘Müslümanların helal kazanç konusunda hassasiyetlerinin azalması, dünyaya ve şüpheli kazanç yollarına meyletmeleri’ olmak üzere iki ana başlık halinde incelenmiştir. Çalışmadan elde edilen bulgular göstermiştir ki, her insanın hayatını idame ettirebilmesi için gerekli asli ihtiyaçlarını kendi el emeğiyle helal yollardan elde etmesi bir zorunluluk (farz) olarak görülmüştür. O bakımdan, bu mesele İslam’da sadece ameli değil, aynı zamanda itikadî bir mesele olarak da değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca, kazanç temini konusunda İslami geleneğin bir kanadı daha kanaatkâr olmayı, yani zühd yolunu tercih ederken, günümüzde daha baskın anlayışı temsil eden diğer kanat, meşru yolları takip etmek suretiyle büyüme ve zenginleşmenin daha uygun bir yol olacağını savunmuştur. Önemli sonuçlardan biri de hem kazanç elde etmede hem de harcamada itidalli olunmasıdır. Yani, İslami iktisat anlayışına göre, tembellik yapıp kazanç faaliyetinden kaçınarak başkasına muhtaç olarak onurunu zedelemek de aşırı kazanç hırsıyla aceleci ve meşru olamayan kazanç yollarına yönelmek de reddedilmiştir. Ayrıca, insanın tüketim tarzı kazanç elde etme tarzının bir fonksiyonudur. Buna göre, helal yoldan elde edilen kazanç, gerçek ihtiyaçlar üzerinden bugünkü ve gelecekteki harcamaları finanse ederken; helal olmayan yollardan elde edilen kazanç, şahsi arzulara dayalı ihtiyaç dışı harcamaları finanse eder.
Receiving Human and Android Facial Mimicry Induces Empathy Experiences and Oxytocin Release
Authors: Hsu Chun-Ting , Minato Takashi , Shimokawa Koh , Sato Wataru
Published: August 2024

Receiving facial mimicry enhances subjective empathic experiences; however, few studies have investigated its effect on hormonal responses. Likewise, few studies on facial mimicry by robots that could induce subjective and hormonal responses have been conducted. We hypothesized that individuals’ perceptions of facial mimicry by humans and human-like robots could induce empathic experiences and oxytocin release. We conducted two experiments with 62 and 56 females. Participants performed various scenarios facing one and then the other of two judges: only one mimicked participants’ facial expressions in most trials. In Experiments 1 and 2, the mimicking human and android judges were rated as more empathetic and personable, and increased salivary oxytocin levels. Partial correlation showed that the android judge’s human likeliness is a unique predictor of salivary oxytocin increase in human–android interaction. This confirmed our hypotheses and may be useful for developing techniques to enhance social bonding and for enhancing the use of humanoids in the service sector.
Automated Assessment of Creativity in Multilingual Narratives
Authors: Luchini Simone , Muhammad Moosa Ibraheem , Patterson John D. , Johnson Dan Richard , Baas Matthijs , Barbot Baptiste , Bashmakova Iana , Benedek Mathias , Chen Qunlin , CORAZZA GIOVANNI EMANUELE , Forthmann Boris , Goecke Benjamin , Ibrahim Sameh Said , Karwowski Maciej , Kenett Yoed , Lebuda Izabela , Lubart Todd , Miroshnik Kirill G. , Obialo Felix Kingsley , Ovando-Tellez Marcela , Primi Ricardo , Diaz Rogelio Puente , Stevenson Claire , Volle Emmanuelle , Zielińska Aleksandra , van Hell Janet , Wenpeng Yin , Beaty Roger
Published: August 2024

Researchers and educators interested in creative writing need a reliable and efficient tool to score the creativity of narratives, such as short stories. Typically, human raters manually assess narrative creativity, but such subjective scoring is limited by labor costs and rater disagreement. Large language models (LLMs) have shown remarkable success on creativity tasks, yet they have not been applied to scoring narratives, including multilingual stories. In the present study, we aimed to test whether narrative originality—a component of creativity—could be automatically scored by LLMs, further evaluating whether a single LLM could predict human originality ratings across multiple languages. We trained three different LLMs to predict the originality of short stories written in 11 languages. Our first monolingual model, trained only on English stories, robustly predicted human originality ratings (r = .81). This same model—trained and tested on multilingual stories translated into English—strongly predicted originality ratings of multilingual narratives (r ≥ .73). Finally, a multilingual model trained on the same stories, in their original language, reliably predicted human originality scores across all languages (r ≥ .72). We thus demonstrate that LLMs can successfully score narrative creativity in 11 different languages, surpassing the performance of the best previous automated scoring techniques (e.g., semantic distance). This work represents the first effective, accessible, and reliable solution for the automated scoring of creativity in multilingual narratives.
Metalinguistic Awareness and Transfer Facilitation in Word Reading Among L2/Bilingual Readers of English: A Synthesis and Meta-analytic Structural Equation Modeling Study
Authors: Li Xiaomeng , Zhang Dongbo , KE SIHUI
Published: August 2024

This article reports the first meta-analytic Structural Equation Modeling study that examined the intra-lingual and inter-lingual relations of three metalinguistic awareness skills (orthographic, phonological, and morphological awareness; or OA, PA, and MA) on word reading among second language (L2)/bilingual children of English. Based on 156 primary studies (N = 23,371), we found that (1) OA, PA, and MA each uniquely predicted word reading within first language (L1) and L2; (2) L1 OA, PA, and MA predicted their corresponding skill in L2, showing construct-level transfer facilitation effect; (3) for cross-over transfer, L1 PA, as opposed to L1 OA and MA, predicted L2 word reading, but their indirect effects on L2 word reading were all significant. Moderator analysis was conducted on L1 background (Chinese vs. non-Chinese); L2 learning context (ESL vs. EFL); and developmental stage (younger vs. older). We discussed the transfer facilitation mechanisms of L1 metalinguistic awareness skills in L2 reading.
Compute North vs. Compute South: The Uneven Possibilities of Compute-based AI Governance Around the Globe
Authors: Lehdonvirta Vili , Wu Boxi , Hawkins Zoe
Published: August 2024

Governments have begun to view AI compute infrastructures, including advanced AI chips, as a geostrategic resource. This is partly because “compute governance” is believed to be emerging as an important tool for governing AI systems. In this governance model, states that host AI compute capacity within their territorial jurisdictions are likely to be better placed to impose their rules on AI systems than states that do not. In this study, we provide the first attempt at mapping the global geography of public cloud GPU compute, one partic- ularly important category of AI compute infrastructure. Us- ing a census of hyperscale cloud providers’ cloud regions, we observe that the world is divided into “Compute North” coun- tries that host AI compute relevant for AI development (ie. training), “Compute South” countries whose AI compute is more relevant for AI deployment (ie. running inferencing), and “Compute Desert” countries that host no public cloud AI compute at all. We generate potential explanations for the re- sults using expert interviews, discuss the implications to AI governance and technology geopolitics, and consider possi- ble future trajectories.
The Mixed Subjects Design: Treating Large Language Models as Potentially Informative Observations
Authors: Broska David , Howes Michael , van Loon Austin
Published: August 2024

Large Language Models (LLMs) provide cost-effective but possibly inaccurate predictions of human behavior. Despite growing evidence that predicted and observed behavior are often not interchangeable, there is limited guidance on using LLMs to obtain valid estimates of causal effects and other parameters. We argue that LLM predictions should be treated as potentially informative observations, while human subjects serve as a gold standard in a mixed subjects design. This paradigm preserves validity and offers more precise estimates at a lower cost than experiments relying exclusively on human subjects. We demonstrate–and extend–prediction-powered inference (PPI), a method that combines predictions and observations. We define the PPI correlation as a measure of interchangeability and derive the effective sample size for PPI. We also introduce a power analysis to optimally choose between informative but costly human subjects and less informative but cheap predictions of human behavior. Mixed subjects designs could enhance scientific productivity and reduce inequality in access to costly evidence.
Perancangan Aplikasi Penyedia Layanan Jasa dan Product di Bidang Informasi Teknologi ITMU
Authors: Sakmir Rizat , Sanggayasa Sanggayasa , Rizal Khairul , Ariani Fattya
Published: August 2024

Masih sedikitnya jumlah perusahaan yang menyediakan layanan perbaikan laptop atau komputer secara online dan terintegrasi. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan sebuah aplikasi yang mampu memberikan kemudahan dalam melakukan request service secara online dan memantau setiap proses perbaikan yang dilakukan.Tahap pengujian, dilakukan uji coba aplikasi untuk memastikan bahwa aplikasi dapat berjalan dengan baik dan memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna. Hasil dari skripsi ini adalah sebuah aplikasi startup yang memperkenalkan produk pembuatan aplikasi dan menyediakan layanan perbaikan laptop atau komputer secara online. Pengguna dapat melakukan request service, melihat harga service dan pergantian spare part, serta memantau setiap proses perbaikan yang dilakukan melalui fitur history dan log. Aplikasi ini juga memberikan kemudahan dalam melakukan kontak dengan perusahaan melalui halaman yang tersedia. Diharapkan aplikasi ini dapat memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna dalam memperoleh layanan perbaikan laptop atau komputer secara mudah dan terintegrasi.
Cadaveric Prosections Prepared by Qualified Instructional Staff Were More Efficient and Effective Teaching Modalities for Veterinary Gross Anatomy than In-Class Dissections by Students
Authors: Clement Shawna M. , Ubben Tyler A. , Yates Dustin T.
Published: August 2024

Veterinary programs traditionally teach gross anatomy by having students perform regional dissections on animal cadavers. Dissection is effective but also costly, time consuming, and intimidating for students. These factors, along with reduced contact hours devoted to gross anatomy, warrant investigation of more time-efficient teaching modalities. We sought to determine whether learning anatomy from instructor-prosected cadavers is a suitable alternative to in-class cadaveric dissections. Veterinary students completed nine units of regional gross anatomy over three courses. For each unit, students were randomly assigned to study the region on instructor-prosected cadavers (i.e., prosection students, n = 25) or perform their own dissection of the region in small groups (i.e., dissection students, n = 25). Prosection students spent on average 18 minutes/week less ( p < .05) in class than dissection students. Despite comparable amounts of time spent studying outside of class each week, prosection students outperformed ( p < .05) dissection students on 56% of the practical unit exams and 44% of the overall unit exams, whereas dissection students outperformed ( p < .05) prosection students on only a single unit exam. Prosection students also performed better ( p < .05) on subsequent quizzes administered to assess knowledge retention. Survey responses indicated that students were more confident in the accuracy of prosections and valued the efficiency they provided. Although they found value in performing dissections and were generally satisfied with the knowledge they gained, many students reported feeling timid toward dissecting, which diminished the experience. Together, these findings demonstrate that expertly prosected cadavers were more time-efficient than in-class cadaveric dissections and were generally more effective for learning gross veterinary anatomy.
CAN AGILITY TRAINING AFFECT ATHLETIC POWER PERFORMANCE?
Authors: Jukić Igor , Sporiš Goran , Milanović Luka , Bok Daniel , Bok Daniel
Published: August 2024

Propose of this study was to determine effects of agility training on athletic power performance. Eighty healthy college-age men (age 19 ± 1.1 years; body mass 77.2 ± 7.1 kg; height 180.1 ± 7.1 cm; body fat percentage 10.8 6 1.6) participated in this study. Subjects were assigned randomly to 2 experimental groups (EG) and 1 control group (CG). The EG groups were required to perform 3 sessions per week on alternate days (i.e., on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) for 10 weeks. There were no statistical significant differences between CG and EG in initial measurement, also there were no differences found between CG in initial and final measurement. The main result of this study is associated with the aglity training–induced changes in athletic power performance. 
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF ADUT WOMEN IN GREECE. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN URBAN AND RURAL RESIDENTS
Authors: S. Makavelou , M. Michalopoulou , K. Moraitaki , K. Papadimitriou
Published: August 2024

The aim of the present study was to determine habitual physical activity differences between adult women residing in an urban area and adult women residing in a rural area in Greece. Additionally differences in physical activity of high intensity, moderate intensity physical activity as well as walking were also assessed. Subjects in this study were 198 adult women (41.2 + 8.3 years), 98 of them resided at the city of Arta and 100 resided in villages in the respective prefecture. Physical activity was recorded with the long version of the self administered International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Craig et al., 2003). The dependent variables that were included in data analysis included the total score of physical activity, the score of high intensity physical activity, moderate intensity physical activity and walking. “Place of residence” was the constant factor used in the analysis of data. According to the results of the ANOVA Multiple Analysis of Variance a significant residence effect was reported for the factor area of residence for total physical activity score (F(1,196) = 6,075, p = .05) in favor of women residing in urban districts. Additionally, according to the results of Multiple Analysis of Variance adult women residing in urban districts were significant more active in physical activity related to work (F(1,196) = 14,908, p = .000) and to recreation (F(1,196) = 7,230, p = .008). Women residing in rural areas scored higher in physical activity related to taking care of others and the house (F(1,196) = 83,667, p = .000). No differences were detected in physical activity related to transportation (F(1,196) = 1,127, p = .290). In conclusion women residing in villages in rural districts of Arta Prefecture were more active when compared to adult women residing in the city of Arta only when taking care of others or the house.
VERTICAL JUMP PERFORMANCE AND POWER DROP AFTER 35 DAYS OF BED REST
Authors: Cankar Gregor , Šimunič Boštjan , Rittweger Jörn , Pišot Rado
Published: August 2024

Physical – sport inactivity is often associated with loss of muscle mass, positive energy balance, fat gain, injuries, motor incompetence, and many others negative effects. The goal of this study was to evaluate loss of muscle function and performance as a response to total physical inactivity. Ten healthy male volunteers (age: 23.3 ± 2.2 years; body height: 179 ± 7.1 cm; body mass: 75.2 ± 9.3 kg) were measured before and after 35 days of horizontal bed rest. Energy intake was adapted from the beginning of the bed rest and associated with weekly changes in body mass and fat mass. Peak muscle power and maximal jump height was measured during vertical jump test, performed before and after bed rest. Maximum jumping power and jumping height decreased significantly after bed rest, for 10 W·kg-1 (19.2 %; P<0.001) and 11.2 (22 %; P<0.001), respectively. Inter subjects’ variability of the jumping height results was in the range from 8.6 % to 49.1 % and for jumping height from 6.8 % to 31.3 %. Results of this study confirm that vertical jump test demands vigorous human performance and should be conducted after bed rest studies in special care and considering huge inter subject variability in designing studies. 
A COMPARISON OF HEART RATES BETWEEN SIMULATED AND REAL ALTITUDE
Authors: Burnik Stojan , Jereb Blaž
Published: August 2024

The aim of the presents study is to make a comparison between heart rates measured at real altitude and at the simulated altitude (in hypoxic chamber), before and after the process of acclimatization. Six students (two women and four men) of Faculty of sport in Ljubljana participated in the study. They undergone eighteen day long acclimatization process on 2100 - 5642 m. Heart rates were measured in rest and during the step test before and after the acclimatization, at two locations: high altitude simulation chamber in Ljubljana and real altitude in Elbrus, Kavkaz, both at 2100 m. The results showed that heart rates were not significantly different between real altitude and simulated altitude. Acclimatization process caused a decrease of heart rates in both cases. From that we can conclude that it would be possible to train in hypoxic chamber and therefore shorten the acclimatization time in real very high mountains. Heart rate could be used as an objective parameter of the quality of the acclimatization. This should be proven in the future by research on bigger sample.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DROP AFTER LONG SUMMER HOLIDAYS IN 6- TO 8-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN.
Authors: Volmut Tadeja , Dolenc Petra , Šimunič Boštjan
Published: August 2024

The objective of the study was to examine long summer vacation (LSV) effect on physical activity (PA) in 68 children from three Slovenian cities. PA was assessed over five consecutive days using accelerometer in 6- to 8-year-old children (N = 68; 35 girls and 33 boys, mean age 7.0 ± 0.8 years). PA was assessed on two occasions, before and after LSV and showed clear Gaussian distribution model. PA dropped after LSV for boys (9.6%, P = 0.004) and girls (9%, P = 0.014). Furthermore, PA intensity changed significantly after LSV. In boys inactivity increased after LSV from 69% to 72.2% (P = 0.009) and in girls from 71.7% to 74.2% (P = 0.031), while light PA decreased from 26.9% to 24% (P = 0.005) in boys and from 24.6% to 22.5% (P = 0.035) in girls. In 27% of boys and in just 13% of girls the amount of physical activity in June also determined the amount of physical activity in September. Furthermore, we found a significant drop in physical activity only in boys (P = 0.002) and girls (P < 0.001) with higher initial (June 2007) values. In conclusion we could state that there is a clear negative effect of long summer vacation on physical activity habits and needs further investigations for clear explanation. 
THE EFFECTS OF AEROBICS AND GREEK TRADITIONAL DANCES ON CARDIO-RESPIRATORY RESPONSES IN ADULT WOMEN
Authors: Genti Maria , Goulimaris Dimitrios , Ioannidou Georgia
Published: August 2024

The aim of the study was to compare the cardio-respiratory responses of adult women, which participated in aerobics exercising and traditional dancing programs. A total of 30 women, aged 45±9,82 yrs, were participated in the study and divided in four groups according to their involvement in the intervention programs. The cardio respiratory endurance of the participants was evaluated by the use of 20m shuttle-run multistage fitness test (Tokmakidis,1992) and the heart rate was recorded by the use of a portable heart rate tester (Polar Electron Sport tester 810). The analysis of the data showed that there were no statistically significant differences concerning the type of exercise (p>.05), but there were statistically significant differences between initial and final measurements both in Greek traditional dancing and in aerobics program for both experimental groups (p<.05). The above results shows that the participation in Greek traditional dancing programs causes cardio respiratory responses similar to an aerobics program and it can be used as an alternative type of exercise.
THE SENSE OF COHERENCE OF MOTOR GIFTED BOYS
Authors: Sturza Milić Nataša
Published: August 2024

The paper deals with the relation between motor giftedness and a sense of coherence (a specific attitude towards the world and resistance to the surrounding stress) which has been tested on a sample of 275 10-year-old boys. Potentialy motor gifted boys have been identified by means of a battery of 11 motor tasks. The sense of coherence has been assessed by means of Margalit scale of child orientation. By using a T-test for small independent samples it has been confirmed that there is a statistically significant difference between the variable of coherence of motor gifted boys and the control group of boys (p = 0.003). The results support the thesis that motor giftedness of pupils should be examined in multiple ways, including other aspects of development. 
CORRELATIONS BETWEEN ANTHROPOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS AND MOTOR ABILITIES IN ADOLESCENTS WITH POSTURAL DISORDERS AFFECTING THE SAGITTAL PLANE
Authors: Krsmanović Tijana , Protić-Gava Branka , Jakonić Dragoslav , Živković Dobrica
Published: August 2024

A group of adolescents with postural distortion in the sagittal plane were used as a sample group to study the relations between anthropometric characteristics and motor abilities. The total sample included 202 students (79 boys and 123 girls). Their posture was evaluated using the somatoscopic method by Napoleon Wolanski. Anthropometric characteristics (11) and motor abilities (12) were brought into correlation with the aim of determining causal links of the postural disorders affecting the sagittal plane. The results show considerable individual differences in anthropometric characteristics and the level of motor abilities in both genders. Generally speaking, we may conclude that the respondents with the postural distortion in the sagittal plane have either a similar body-build or poorly developed certain motor abilities.
EXAMINATION OF MOTOR SKILLS IN KINDERGARTEN
Authors: Lepeš Josip
Published: August 2024

The purpose of the research was to study 680 children - 370 boys and 310 girls of to 5-7 year age, they were examined concerning their motor skill. It was found that physical advancement of children reaches, or more exactly exceeds the home references by 50 percent. Their physical advancement is a good base for the physical performances. Evaluated the motor skill of children it was found that in this age interval the girls are better in balancing compared to the boys. The growth rate of girls is also higher than that of the boys. These results are interpreted as characteristics of motion development at the end of the small child age. Uniform development rate was observed in running with evasion and in the two tests elaborated by our group, the boomerang running and the obstacle course. Reliability and validity of both tests were qualified excellent expect for one case. They are both recommended for practical use.
PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS AS DETERMINANTS OF ENGAGEMENT IN SPORTS TOURISM
Authors: Yfantidou Georgia , Matsouka Ourania , Costa George , Michalopoulos Maria
Published: August 2024

This paper examines the human needs that predict the preference of sports tourism in Greece; explores the tourist typology and emphasise at sport tourist roles. The sample was 269 sports tourists who visited Greece in summer. The questionnaire is based on the ìTourist Roles Preference Scaleî of Gibson and Yiannakis (2002), and was translated in Greek, German and Russian. This survey suggests promoting sports tourism especially to women and also to create and promote sports events for ages over 40, because there is a lack of participation in those groups and a lack of events that match to these ages and gender. Furthermore, this exploratory research has revealed that in the future tourist behaviour is suggested to be described by only 8 tourist roles.
TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DIDACTICS
Authors: Borgogni Antonio , Digennaro Simone , Manzo Stefania , Vannini Erika
Published: August 2024

The concept of sustainability is usually linked with environmental issues. Accepting the idea of the body as an inner environment, it is possible to outline a more sustainable approach to sport didactics that doesnít jeopardise the youth's later willingness for sports. The red thread running through the theoretical references and didactic examples is a way of teaching that privileges communicative to functional/thermo dynamical aspects. The sustainable didactics is the synthesis of several methodological approaches developed in the in the field of Sport for All. 
EFFECTS OF REHABILITATION TREATMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ELBOW CONTRACTURE AFTER SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURES IN CHILDHOOD
Authors: Divljaković Maja , Mikov Aleksandra
Published: August 2024

Supracondylar fractures of humerus are the most frequent arm fractures in childhood. Complications of these fractures most often take the form of elbow contractures. The aim of this paper was to determine effects of rehabilitation treatment and characteristics of elbow contractures. During five-year period (2005-2010), 61 patients with posttraumatic elbow contracture were treated at the Institute for Children and Youth Health Care of Vojvodina. Flynnís three-grade scale was applied to determine the elbow mobility level, prior to treatment and at its end. After the completed physical treatment, there is a highly statistically significant difference in terms of increased flexion and extension of elbow (p0.0001). In 90.16% children, the result was satisfactory upon completed physical treatment. By means of combined application of different forms of physical therapy, treatment results of elbow contractures after supracondylar fractures have significantly improved.
THE EFFECT OF STRENGTH TRAINING ON TENNIS SERVICE PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR TENNIS PLAYERS
Authors: Malliou Paraskevi , Papadimitriou Dimitris , Malliou Vasiliki , Beneka Anastasia , Pafis Georgios , Katsikas Christos , Roka Stiliani , Fatouros Ioannis
Published: August 2024

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a 7-week shoulder specific strength training program additional to tennis training sessions on the service velocity of junior tennis players. Initially 60 junior tennis players (29 boys and 31 girls) with at least 2 years of tennis experience and never followed a routine strength program, volunteered to participate in the study. All the subjects followed a regular tennis training session (75 min). The subjects were randomly assigned into three groups: i) group-A, which practiced in addition 15 min service after the tennis session, ii) group-B which practiced a 7-week strength training program (15 min per session, 3 times per week) after the tennis session, and iii) a group-C, control group, which did not follow any extra programs after the tennis session. Two-way repeated measures analysis of variance was performed to detect differences in each group before and after the experimental period. The independent variable was the group (two experimental groups with different training protocol and the control group with only tennis training), and the repeated factor was the ìtestî (pre and post test, before and after the training period). Statistical significance was accepted at p<.05. It was measured an overall significant quantitative improvement on service performance while, the qualitative findings showed significant improvement in service technique only in group A. 
DIFFERENCES IN POSTURAL STATUS OF LOWER-GRADE PUPILS WITH RESPECT TO THE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Authors: Tripunovic Gordana
Published: August 2024

A basic posture is thought to be inherited, but it can be modified by environmental factors such as illness, age, physical activity, living conditions, physical environment, diet, and many others. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in postural status between trained athletes and untrained children of the same age. The population sample included boys aged 8-10 years from elementary schools in the city of Novi Sad, as well as from sport clubs in the same area. They were assigned to either of the three groups: A) pupils participating in an individual sport (N=50); B) pupils participating in a team sport (N=51), and C) pupils attending physical education (PE) classes only (N=50)(control group). All measurements of postural status were taken using the Napoleon Wolanski method. The analyses showed that the situation in the control group is rather worrisome, where postural status is very poor. The weakest links are the abdominal muscles, but also the head, shoulders, shoulder blades, spine, feet and legs. 
KINEMATIC STRUCTURE OF THE SLOW FOX FEATHER STEP
Authors: Kyselovičová Ol`ga , Špánik Milan
Published: August 2024

In dance, biomechanical methodologies are used to improve aspects of dance technique. Therefore the aim of our study was to gain knowledge of the kinematic structure of the feather step in slow fox routine. Material and methods: Four top level dance couples were involved in the study. To examine the routine biomechanically we have filmed the particular dance figures by high speed camera with frequency of 50 frames per second. Subsequently, we processed and evaluated digitalized images by 2D analysis. The path of gravity and angular changes in knee joint in the particular dance figures phases were evaluated and compared between partners and pairs together. Results: Dancing couples in the same conditions reached different readings in angle of the knee joint as well as trajectory of the centre of gravity during motion.
INTERACTIVE APPROACH TO CONCEPTUALISATION OF THE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES COURSE
Authors: Radosav Saša
Published: August 2024

The Outdoor activities course is an important and very specific segment of study programs which prepare future teachers of physical education and recreation, instructors and similar professional profiles. With the purpose of creating a new concept of course or improve the existing one according to the attitude college students have to the Outdoor activities course, students of the Faculty and Sport and Physical Education were surveyed. The sample consisted of 191 college students of both gender who attended the Outdoor activities courses during the academic years 2000/2001, 2001/2002, 2002/2003. The sample was evaluated by the Likert scale and the following aspects were included: attitude towards the conditions of course delivery, content, organisation and implementation of the lessons of skiing and camping. Majority of students expressed the affirmative attitudes towards skiing and camping. The obtained results were used in a new conceptualisation of the Outdoor activities course.