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Creating and Sustaining Safe and Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ Youth: An Exploratory Investigation of the Role of Educational Professionals
Authors: Luceno Andrew , Andrews Jac J.W. , Strong Tom
Published: November 2023

Educators can play a critical role in buffering LGBTQ youth from potential victimization. As such, the present study explored the following questions: 1) What are the roles of educators (i.e., teachers, school administrators) with respect to promoting and creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ youth; 2) what unique contributions can educators make in nurturing those spaces; and, 3) what barriers do educators face in creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ youth? This study used a convergent parallel design mixed-methods approach. Descriptive statistics were gathered from survey results; the interview data was analyzed using thematic analysis in order to generate themes relevant to the research questions. Discussion focuses on the roles of educators and the barriers with respect to providing safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ youth. The paper concludes with empirical and practical implications of the study. Key words: LGBTQ, teachers, administrators, support, advocacy Les professionnels de l’éducation peuvent jouer un rôle essentiel en protégeant les jeunes LGBTQ d'une victimisation potentielle. Ainsi, la présente étude s'est penchée sur les questions suivantes : 1) Quels sont les rôles des professionnels de l’éducation (c'est-à-dire des enseignants et des administrateurs scolaires) en ce qui concerne la promotion et la création d'espaces sûrs et inclusifs pour les jeunes LGBTQ ? 2) Quelles contributions uniques les professionnels de l’éducation peuvent-ils apporter à la création de ces espaces ? 3) Quels obstacles les professionnels de l’éducation rencontrent-ils dans la création d'espaces sûrs et inclusifs pour les jeunes LGBTQ ? Cette étude a utilisé une approche mixte de méthodes convergentes et parallèles. Des statistiques descriptives ont été recueillies à partir des résultats de l'enquête ; les données des entretiens ont été analysées à l'aide d'une analyse thématique afin de générer des thèmes pertinents pour les questions de recherche. La discussion porte sur les rôles des professionnels de l’éducation et les obstacles à la création d'espaces sûrs et inclusifs pour les jeunes LGBTQ. L'article se termine en présentant les implications empiriques et pratiques de l'étude. Mots cles: LGBTQ, enseignants, administrateurs, soutien, plaidoyer
Social Selectivity in Higher Education: A Case Study of Canada and the Czech Republic
Authors: Hellingman Sean , Mazouch Petr , Vltavská Kristýna , Ryckenberg Samuel
Published: November 2023

This work examines the choices of individuals with respect to higher education in the Czech Republic and Canada. Specifically, how do the students’ socioeconomic backgrounds influence their study decisions. Data from the Czech edition of The European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions survey and the Canadian Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics was used to identify influences of students’ entry to university. Individuals from households with higher socioeconomic status were more likely to enter university than people who were less well off in both countries. Social selectivity is much more present in higher education in the Czech Republic than in Canada. Key words: Higher Education, Czech Republic, Canada, Social Selectivity, Logistic Regression, Ordered Statistics Ce travail examine les choix des personnes en matière d'enseignement supérieur en République tchèque et au Canada, notamment comment les antécédents socio-économiques des étudiants influencent leurs décisions relatives aux études. Les données de l'édition tchèque de l'enquête Statistiques sur le revenu et les conditions de vie de l'Union européenne et de l'Enquête canadienne sur la dynamique du travail et du revenu ont été utilisées pour identifier les influences sur l'entrée des étudiants à l'université. Dans les deux pays, les personnes issues de ménages ayant un statut socio-économique élevé étaient plus susceptibles d'entrer à l'université que les personnes moins bien loties. La sélectivité sociale est beaucoup plus présente dans l'enseignement supérieur en République tchèque qu'au Canada. Mots clés: enseignement supérieur, République tchèque, Canada, sélectivité sociale, régression logistique, statistiques ordonnées
When Truths Collide: Christian Privilege Undermines Freedom of Identity in Canadian Public Schools
Authors: Surette Tanya
Published: November 2023

The conflict between freedom of religion and freedom of identity and expression in schools remains a controversial topic internationally. As primarily socializing agents, schools reproduce the cultural norms of the communities within which they are embedded. When schools are situated in environments with high levels of religiosity that are non-affirming to gender and sexually diverse youth, the impact is felt within the lived curriculum of individual students. Using narrative inquiry, this study explored this impact and student perceptions of how freedom of religion became a means to justify discrimination and oppression of sexual and gender diverse students and promoted feelings of insecurity and isolation amongst this marginalized group. Key words: Christian privilege; freedom of religion; gender and sexual minority; secondary schools Le conflit entre la liberté de religion et la liberté d'identité et d'expression dans les écoles demeure un sujet de controverse à l'échelle internationale. En tant que principaux agents de socialisation, les écoles reproduisent les normes culturelles des communautés dans lesquelles elles sont intégrées. Lorsque les écoles sont situées dans des environnements à haut niveau de religiosité qui ne sont pas favorables à la diversité sexuelle et de genre des jeunes, l'impact est ressenti dans le curriculum vécu de chaque élève. En utilisant une enquête narrative, cette étude a exploré cet impact et les perceptions des élèves sur la façon dont la liberté de religion est devenue un moyen de justifier la discrimination et l'oppression des élèves sexuellement et sexuellement différents et a favorisé les sentiments d'insécurité et d'isolement parmi ce groupe marginalisé. Mots clés: privilège chrétien ; liberté de religion ; minorité sexuelle et de genre ; écoles secondaires
Establishing Rapport in Higher Education Classrooms
Authors: Fitzgerald Joshua , Hooker John
Published: November 2023

Teacher-student rapport has been discussed in previous research, but the communicative behaviors that foster it have yet to be identified. The current study looked at several teacher communicative behaviors to determine which are the best predictors of rapport building. The results suggest that students feel rapport is most influenced by a socially supportive teacher. Using humor and demonstrating homophily aid in building rapport as well. These findings suggest that teachers should strive to be socially supportive, humorous, and perceived as similar to students. However, nonverbal immediacy was not found to be a significant indicator of rapport. Studies have indicated that immediacy is an important characteristic for teachers to have, but these findings do not indicate that this characteristic has a positive influence on rapport building between teachers and students. In addition, teacher clarity was found to reduce rapport. This finding is interesting because instructors are taught to be clear, but this characteristic appears to have a negative effect on rapport built between teachers and students. Keywords: rapport, social support, homophily, teacher clarity, humor, immediacy Si des recherches antérieures ont abordé le rapport enseignant-étudiant, elles n’ont pas encore identifié les comportements communicatifs qui le favorisent. La présente étude s'est penchée sur plusieurs comportements communicatifs de l'enseignant afin de déterminer lesquels sont les meilleurs prédicteurs de l'établissement d'un rapport. Les résultats indiquent que les étudiants estiment que le rapport est le plus influencé par un enseignant qui les soutient socialement. Le recours à l'humour et la démonstration de l'homophilie aident également à établir un rapport. Ces résultats suggèrent que les enseignants devraient s'efforcer d'apporter un soutien social, d’avoir de l’humour et d’être perçus comme semblables aux étudiants. Cependant, l'immédiateté non verbale ne s'est pas avérée être un indicateur significatif du rapport. Des études ont indiqué que l'immédiateté est une caractéristique importante pour les enseignants, mais ces résultats n'indiquent pas que cette caractéristique a une influence positive sur l'établissement de rapports entre les enseignants et les étudiants. De plus, on a constaté que la clarté de l'enseignant réduisait le rapport. Ce résultat est intéressant car on apprend aux enseignants à être clairs, mais cette caractéristique semble avoir un effet négatif sur les rapports établis entre les enseignants et les étudiants. Mots clés : rapport, soutien social, homophilie, clarté de l'enseignant, humour, immédiateté
High School is Over … Now What? Examining Students Plans for After High School
Authors: Goegan Lauren , Chazan Devon , Daniels Lia
Published: November 2023

A new group of Grade12 students graduates from high school each year. This is an important time for young adults because they must make decisions for what life after high school will look like. The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to investigate what decisions students in Alberta are making for after high school, and (b) to examine how such decisions are linked to students’ motivation in the form of underlying causality orientations as articulated by self-determination theory (SDT). A total of 237 Grade 12 students responded to a survey with closed and open-ended questions about their plans for after high school. The results showed that all participants had some type of plan for after high school, with 79% planning to pursue post-secondary education. Their reasons could be categorized by causality orientation theory (COT) and revealed differences in reasons between students bound for post-secondary and those not. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research and avenues to aid students in their decision-making process during high school. Keywords: High School; Motivation; Transitions; Students; Causality Orientation Theory Chaque année, un nouveau groupe d'élèves de 12e année obtient son diplôme d'études secondaires. Il s'agit d'une période importante pour les jeunes adultes, car ils doivent prendre des décisions sur ce à quoi ressemblera leur vie après le secondaire. L'objectif de cette étude était double : (a) enquêter sur les décisions que les élèves de l'Alberta prennent relatives à leur vie après le secondaire, et (b) examiner le lien entre ces décisions et la motivation des élèves sous la forme d'orientations de causalité sous-jacentes telles qu'articulées par la théorie de l'autodétermination (TAD). Au total, 237 élèves de 12e année ont répondu à une enquête comportant des questions fermées et ouvertes portant sur leurs projets après leurs études secondaires. Les résultats ont montré que tous les participants avaient un certain type de plan après leurs études secondaires, 79 % d'entre eux prévoyant de poursuivre des études postsecondaires. Leurs raisons ont pu être catégorisées par la théorie de l'orientation de la causalité (COT) et ont révélé des différences de raisons entre les étudiants destinés à des études postsecondaires et ceux qui ne le sont pas. L'article se termine par des suggestions de recherches futures et des pistes pour aider les élèves dans leur processus de prise de décision au cours de leurs études secondaires. Mots clés : école secondaire ; motivation ; transitions ; élèves; théorie de l'orientation de la causalité
Supporting Graduate Writers Through a Writing Commons
Authors: Eaton Christopher , Dombroski Jill
Published: November 2023

This paper reports on how we developed a Writing Commons to support graduate student needs within our faculty. Graduate writers often require more concentrated and specific support than traditional support sources (e.g., writing centres, supervisors) can provide. We argue that local writing support spaces, like a Writing Commons, can meet these needs for graduate writers by opening a flexible, student-centric space for both writing support and time to write. We detail how faculties can go beyond just establishing graduate communities and instead provide concentrated writing support for graduate students. A Writing Commons can mitigate the isolation and pressures of the high stakes writing experiences that graduate students face by providing feedback and support, space to discuss common writing challenges within a program, and community with other writers. Near the end of the paper, we discuss steps that others can take to increase support for graduate writers. Keywords: graduate education, graduate writing, writing support, writing groups, faculty support Cet article rend compte de la façon dont nous avons développé un centre d'écriture commune pour répondre aux besoins des étudiants diplômés au sein de notre faculté. Les écrivains diplômés ont souvent besoin d'un soutien plus concentré et plus spécifique que celui que les sources de soutien traditionnelles (p. ex., les centres d'écriture, les superviseurs) peuvent offrir. Nous soutenons que les espaces locaux de soutien à l'écriture, comme les centres d'écriture, peuvent répondre à ces besoins des écrivains diplômés en ouvrant un espace polyvalent, centré sur l'étudiant, à la fois pour le soutien à l'écriture et pour le temps d'écrire. Nous expliquons en détail comment les facultés peuvent aller au-delà de la simple création de communautés d'étudiants diplômés et offrir plutôt un soutien à l'écriture visant les étudiants diplômés. Un centre d'écriture peut atténuer l'isolement et la pression des expériences d'écriture à enjeux élevés auxquelles les étudiants diplômés sont confrontés en fournissant des commentaires et du soutien, un espace pour discuter des défis d'écriture communs au sein d'un programme et une communauté avec d'autres écrivains. Vers la fin du document, nous discutons des mesures que d'autres peuvent prendre pour accroître le soutien aux rédacteurs diplômés. Mots clés : enseignement supérieur, rédaction pendant les études supérieures, soutien à la rédaction, groupes de rédaction, soutien du corps enseignant
Examining School Principals' Conceptions of Assessment and Grading Practices
Authors: Cheng Liying , Baidoo-Anu David , DeLuca Christopher
Published: November 2023

Principals play a key leadership role in school effectiveness and student success; however, one area that has received relatively little attention so far is principals’ embedded understanding of assessment and grading within the educational context where they work. We examined 141 Chinese school principals’ conceptions of assessment and grading practices using a survey research design. Our results indicated that principals viewed summative assessment as necessarily serving two purposes: (a) accountability, and (b) improvement of teaching and learning. Assessment that does not serve these dual purposes was not viewed as maximally supporting learning in this educational context. The study further found that accountability pressures influenced principals’ conceptions of assessment and consequently shaped their approaches to grading in China’s examination-oriented culture. This study provides implications for a heightened understanding of principals’ leadership in the crucial role that student assessment plays in both enhancing instruction and student learning and ever-expanding accountability mandates within the Chinese education context and other educational contexts globally. Keywords: principals, conceptions of assessment, grading practices, China. Les directeurs d'école jouent un rôle clé dans l'efficacité de l'école et la réussite des élèves. Cependant, un domaine qui a reçu relativement peu d'attention jusqu'à présent est la compréhension de l'évaluation et de la notation par les directeurs dans le contexte éducatif où ils travaillent. À l'aide d'une enquête, nous avons examiné les conceptions de 141 directeurs d'école chinois sur les pratiques d'évaluation et de notation. Nos résultats indiquent que les directeurs d'école considèrent que l'évaluation sommative doit nécessairement servir deux objectifs : (a) la responsabilité et (b) l'amélioration de l'enseignement et de l'apprentissage. L'évaluation qui ne sert pas ces deux objectifs n'est pas considérée comme un soutien maximal à l'apprentissage dans ce contexte éducatif. L'étude a également révélé que les pressions liées à l'obligation de rendre des comptes ont influencé les conceptions des directeurs d'école en matière d'évaluation et, par conséquent, leurs approches de la notation dans la culture chinoise axée sur les examens. Cette étude a des implications pour une meilleure compréhension du leadership des directeurs d'école en ce qui concerne le rôle crucial que joue l'évaluation des élèves dans l'amélioration de l'enseignement et de l'apprentissage des élèves, ainsi que des mandats de responsabilisation toujours plus étendus dans le contexte éducatif chinois et d'autres contextes éducatifs dans le monde. Mots clés : directeurs d'école, conceptions de l'évaluation, pratiques de notation, Chine.
Concha Győző munkásságának recepciója az 1918 és 1945 közötti korszakban
Authors: Vasas Tamás
Published: November 2023

Joggal állítható, hogy a Horthy-rendszer két világháború közötti időszakának egyik legrelevánsabb szakmai munkája Concha államelméleti tudományos tevékenységének recepciója szempontjából Rusznák Rezsőtől származik. Az 1928-ban megjelent írás az európai kormányformák, állammodellek részletes elemzésére tesz kísérletet. Vizsgálatának fókuszpontja a parlamentarizmus válsághelyzete a kormányzati típusok funkciója, valamint a totalitárius államrendszerek törekvései szempontjából. A mű szakmai lektorálását Concha, valamint Illés József jogászprofesszor, a történeti jogtudományok pozitivista irányzatának kiemelkedő hazai kutatója végezte. Mindezeket összevetve, Rusznák művét különösen érdemes vizsgálni a Concha-recepció feltárásának árnyalása és bővítése érdekében.
Implementation Stem-Based Flipbook Teaching Materials to Improve Students Creative Thinking Skills
Authors: Fitri Silvi Agnia , Retnowati Rita , Herawati Desti
Published: November 2023

This study aims to apply STEM-based teaching materials in the form of flipbooks to improve students' creative thinking skills. The method used in this study is the weak experiment method with a one group pretest posttest design. The research instrument used in the form of essay test questions and questionnaire sheets. Data analysis techniques include the assessment of creative thinking skills as measured using the N-Gain formula. The results of data analysis showed that students' creative thinking skills have increased with an N-Gain achievement of 0.42 (medium category). This indicates that STEM-based teaching materials in the form of flipbooks can improve students' creative thinking skills
Development Of Mathematics Spin Wheel Learning Media Flat Building Materials for Elementary Students
Authors: Hidayat Rahmad , Ritonga Rudi
Published: November 2023

This study aims to develop mathematics learning on flat shapes using a rotating wheel in elementary school students. Research method that is used is Research and Development (RD) of the ADDIE development model. This research was conducted in one of elementary school in South Jakarta, this research and development showed the results: 1) The development of a flat shape math wheel media was made based on the needs and characteristics of elementary school students. The design of the mathematics spin wheel learning media that the researchers made is very interesting because it develops innovations including 3D image shapes and various color choices, 2) The validity of the research and development of the math spin wheel media flat shape material has been validated by several expert whose results in average score is 90% with very valid criteria. 3) The level of effectiveness in the research and development of the mathematical rotary wheel media on flat shape materials was tested on a limited pilot trial and extensive trial. In limited pilot trial the researcher got an N-Gain value of 0.4 from the results of 6 students. Furthermore, in extensive trial, the researcher calculated the effectiveness by measuring the comparison of the pre-test and post-test and then calculated using the N-Gain formula and scored 0.82 and was included in the category of high effectiveness (effective). the results and conclusions of this research is flat shape math wheel media could be implemented in elementary school.
Development of Science Learning Digital Media: Encyclopedia of Human Respirational Organs for Elementary School Student
Authors: Pastuti Asti Wila , Iskandar Rossi
Published: November 2023

This research aims to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of products in digital encyclopedia learning media. Research and development use the Dick and Carrey development model which consists of 10 steps: (1) identifying objectives, (2) conducting instructional analysis, (3) analyzing students and learning contexts, (4) formulating performance goals, (5) developing assessment instruments, (6) developing instructional strategies, (8) designing and implementing formative evaluations, (9) teaching revisions, (10) designing and implementing summative evaluations. The results of research on digital encyclopedia learning media products developed have shown that: (1) media expert feasibility validation test gets a percentage of 74%; (2) linguist feasibility validation test gets a percentage of 90.91%; (3) material expert feasibility validation test gets a percentage of 90%; (4) product feasibility test by a small group gets a percentage of 78.58% and product effectiveness test gets 0,62; (5) the product feasibility test by a large group gets a percentage of 86.67% and the product effectiveness test gets 0,54. So it could be concluded that the digital encyclopedia as learning media could be applied in elementary school and it is effective for elementary school students.
Comic Strip on Students’ Narrative Text Writing Ability
Authors: Fauzi Irvandie Rahmat , Suryanti Yanti , Vonti Lungguh Halira
Published: November 2023

The aim of this research is to prove the effectiveness of comic strips on students' narrative text writing ability. Comic strips are sequential art associated with text with short sequences of images telling short stories. This research applied a pre-experimental method with one group pre-test and post-test design chosen as the research methodology. The eight-grade students in Islamic Middle Schools are taken as the population of this research. Thirty-six students were selected as the samples using the random sampling with the lottery system. The tests were given to measure their narrative writing ability, and the data were analyzed using the t-test formula. From the calculation, the researcher finds the result of the t-test value is 8,49 with the degree of freedom (df) of 35, and the t-table value at the significant level of 0.05 is 2.042. The result shows that the value of the t-test is higher than t-table. It means that the alternative hypothesis (ha) is accepted. Therefore, the researcher concludes that using comic strips positively affects students' ability in writing narrative texts.
Development of Scaffolding in Stimulating Students Motivation and Language Acquisition
Authors: Talitha Stella , Mahajani Tri , Rosdiana Rina
Published: November 2023

This study aims to get an overview of the implementation of scaffolding in student language acquisition and describe student motivation in participating in language acquisition activities with the use of scaffolding. Through the application of scaffolding, language acquisition is obtained by learners. This study uses qualitative descriptive research design because this study presents research results based on facts that exist in everyday life as they are. Language acquisition for students on the words steel tank, gondola, scour, rivers, paddled; wings, tail, antennae, beak, muzzle, ankles, as per teacher-designed scaffolding. Of the six stages of scaffolding, five stages are carried out by teachers, the last stage is reflective of students and teachers only. For the level of motivation and intelligence starting from the highest percentage of motivation based on intelligence: students who are intelligent and motivated as much as 54%, students have average intelligence and motivated 19% who are intelligent and unmotivated, 12%; Smart and unmotivated students and average and unmotivated students, 2% each. This indicates that in general, the use of scaffolding affects student motivation in language learning with the help of other activities programmed by the school.
The Potency of Google Sites to Enhance Students Performance in Research Skills
Authors: Sagita Sylva , Rahmat Adi , Priyandoko Didik , Sriyati Siti
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to determine high school students' perceptions of using Google Sites while improving research skills. How do students feel about using Google Sites for research learning regarding utility, ease of use, attitude, and intention to use? This article takes the initiative to explore the potential of the Google site to help students develop and retain research skills in planning, preparing, and writing research methods among senior high school students, especially related to finding information skills. The research used a descriptive qualitative approach, and the research subjects were 125 students of class XI and three Biology teachers who carried out research-based learning activities. In this study, a questionnaire survey was employed using a 5-point Likert scale, including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, and intention to use. The survey is in a Google form and shared via WhatsApp. According to the results of the study, Google Sites helped improve the abilities of students in research skills, especially in finding information from reliable sources. The collaboration between teachers and students in exploring this user-friendly platform fosters an environment of enthusiasm and confidence, paving the way for an enriched educational journey empowered by technology
Analysis of Misuse of Eyd in Elementary School Students of SD Negeri Sangiang Jaya
Authors: Oktavia Putri , Sa’odah Sa’odah , Ginanjar Romi Ramdon
Published: November 2023

Education is a process, namely the process of maturing students. This process is carried out by educators consciously and responsibly. Children who have difficulty in one or more of these difficulties usually have low achievement and grades in certain subjects. Research Focus, determining what factors cause students to have difficulty writing EYD, especially the use of capital letters, periods and commas, students' problems in using EYD (capital letters, periods, commas), problem formulation based on the background of the problem So the formulation of the problem in the research is, what difficulties do students have in using EYD, how many mistakes do students make in writing narrative essays in accordance with EYD, research objectives In accordance with the problem formulation that has been determined, the objectives to be achieved in this research namely, describing what factors cause students to have difficulty writing EYD, describing what mistakes students make in using EYD.
The Analysis of Healthy Lifestyle Mechanisms in Overcoming Stress on Public Accountant Firm Auditors
Authors: Prasetyo Rezky Eko , Hoesada Jan
Published: November 2023

The problem of stress often occurs in auditors who work in Public Accountant Firms, especially during a peak season. Several previous studies showed that role stress hurts job outcomes. To overcome this, this research tries to provide a solution and test whether a healthy lifestyle mechanism (healthy lifestyle, vitality, and psychological well-being) can minimize the negative impact of role stress (role ambiguity, role conflict, role overload, and job burnout) to job outcome (job satisfaction, performance, turnover intentions, and organizational commitment). The results of this study indicate that a healthy lifestyle mechanism can minimize the negative impact of role stressors on job satisfaction and organizational commitment. However, this study has not been able to prove that a healthy lifestyle mechanism can reduce the auditor's desire to shift work and improve auditor performance. This study also shows the results that job satisfaction can reduce the auditor's turnover intention and organizational commitment is not a factor that can reduce that intention.
Budaya Organisasi Mempengaruhi Kinerja Karyawan CV. Air Mineral dalam Kemasan Aidrat Pondok Pesantren Sunan Drajat Banajarwati Paciran Lamongan
Authors: Siswadi Siswadi , Rozikin Ahamad Khaerul , Ariyanti Fitri
Published: November 2023

Culture in the organization can optimize the attitude of employees in acting according to the expectations and goals of the organization. The performance of an employee is individual, because each employee has a different level of ability in carrying out their duties. This research is a quantitative study, which aims to analyze the influence of organizational culture on the performance of CV employees. AMDK AIDRAT Pondok Pesantren Sunan Drajat Banjaranyar Paciran Lamongan. The research formulation consists of: 1) is there an influence of organizational culture on the performance of employees of CV. AMDK AIDRAT Pondok Pesantren Sunan Drajat Banjaranyar Paciran Lamongan?, and 2) how much influence does organizational culture have on employee performance at CV. AMDK AIDRAT Pondok Pesantren Sunan Drajat Banjaranyar Paciran Lamongan?. This study uses primary data and secondary data. The sample used is a saturated sample that uses all members of the population as a sample of 23 people. And the data collection techniques used are: Questionnaire (Questionnaire) and Documentation. As well as data analysis techniques used simple regression analysis and T test. The results of the analysis show that organizational culture influences the performance of CV employees. AMDK AIDRAT Pondok Pesantren Sunan Drajat Banjaranyar Paciran Lamongan. The results showed that it was suspected that there was a positive influence between organizational culture on the performance of employees at CV. AMDK AIDRAT Pondok Pesantren Sunan Drajat Banjaranyar Paciran Lamongan. And quite a big influence of organizational culture on the performance of CV employees. AMDK AIDRAT Pondok Pesantren Sunan Drajat Banjaranyar Paciran Lamongan so that the Organizational Culture in the company is very influential in improving the performance of CV employees. AMDK AIDRAT Pondok Pesantren Sunan Drajat Banjaranyar Paciran Lamongan.
Analisis Perbandingan Gadai Syariah dan Gadai Konvensional di Tinjau Hukum dan Prinsip
Authors: Putra Dewa Pratama , Wati Asiah
Published: November 2023

Pawn is a right acquired by an individual who owes a movable property, which is handed over to them by a debtor or a representative, granting the debtor the authority to receive payment for the goods in advance compared to other debtors, excluding auction costs and salvage expenses. Sharia pawning (known as Rahn) involves using one of the borrower's assets as collateral for the loan they receive. This study seeks to establish a comparison between conventional pawning and sharia pawning (rahn). The research aims to provide insights and understanding to all relevant parties regarding the comparative aspects of conventional pawning and sharia pawning (rahn). The research methodology employed is library research, utilizing data collection techniques such as gathering books, journals, and previous works related to conventional pawning and sharia pawning (rahn). The researcher employs qualitative data analysis for data interpretation. Based on the described research, it can be concluded that both conventional pawns and sharia pawns share similarities in that they are prohibited from exploiting the pawned goods, and the pawnee has the right to sell or auction the pawned goods once the loan period expires. The distinction between conventional pawning and sharia pawning lies in the legal foundation. Conventional pawning relies on the Criminal Code, while sharia pawning is guided by the DSN MUI Fatwa on Rahn. In conventional pawning, the contract involves a single debt agreement with a movable goods guarantee from a conventional legal perspective. The Ministry of SOEs oversees conventional pawning, while the Sharia Supervisory Agency (BPS) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) oversee sharia pawning. Conventional pawns involve interest charges, whereas sharia pawns incur maintenance costs. In conventional pawning, pawned goods can be auctioned, while in sharia pawning, they can be sold.
Enhancing Arabic Language Proficiency among Students: A Case Study of Language Matriculation Strategies at Al-Hasyimiyah Darul Ulum Sipaho Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Jundi Muhammad , Hasibuan Renni
Published: November 2023

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan strategi yang diterapkan oleh Pondok Pesantren Al-Hasyimiyah Darul Ulum Sipaho dalam menghadapi tantangan implementasi kebijakan wajib berbahasa Arab, terutama dalam upaya menyamakan kemampuan berbahasa antara santri alumni dan non-alumni. Pendekatan kualitatif diterapkan dalam penelitian ini dengan desain studi kasus. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara dan observasi, yang kemudian dianalisis menggunakan metode deduktif dan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa Pondok Pesantren Al-Hasyimiyah Darul Ulum Sipaho menerapkan rangkaian strategi yang dimulai dari penerimaan calon santri baru hingga evaluasi pembelajaran. Langkah-langkah ini bertujuan untuk mencapai keseimbangan kemampuan berbahasa Arab antara santri alumni dan santri baru non-alumni. Strategi tersebut mencakup pengelompokan asrama santri, penyesuaian pendekatan pembelajaran, penempatan musyrif atau pembimbing, implementasi evaluasi berkelanjutan, serta penerapan sanksi dan pembimbingan yang berbeda antara santri alumni dan non-alumni. Secara keseluruhan, hasil penelitian menggambarkan bahwa strategi-strategi yang konsisten diimplementasikan mencerminkan prinsip-prinsip teori pembelajaran bahasa kedua. Ini mengindikasikan bahwa pendekatan yang digunakan oleh pondok pesantren ini berhasil membentuk lingkungan belajar bahasa yang efektif, serta mendorong pengembangan kemampuan berbahasa Arab yang berkelanjutan.
Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Open-Ended dan Make A Match dengan Menggunakan Teori Belajar Konstruktivistik terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Mustika Tito Nur , Aprin Ningtyas Winda
Published: November 2023

Learning activities at school are important activities for students, especially learning activities that are held in the classroom. Learning activities between teachers and students must be established in harmonious interactions and relationships, so that in learning activities in the classroom there is a conducive and active atmosphere. This study used three classes, namely Experiment I class (Open-Ended), Experiment II class (Make A Match) and Control class (Descriptive/Exposure). Before giving the treatment, firstly take the value data for the initial data to match the three classes. For initial data analysis, a normality test was calculated with the Liliefors test, homogeneity test with the Bartlett test, and the average comfort test using one-way Anava. After giving the treatment and evaluation tests, the final data analysis calculations were carried out to test the research hypothesis. For the final analysis, it was carried out as the initial analysis plus the t test. The research results for hypothesis 1, there is a difference in the average learning achievement between experimental class I, II and control. For hypothesis 2, the learning achievement of the experimental class I is better than the control class. For hypothesis 3, the learning achievement of experimental class II is better than the control class. For hypothesis 4, there is no difference in learning achievement between experimental class I and experimental class II. So, learning using the Open-Ended model and the Make A Match learning model on Logarithmic Mathematics material is better than the Descriptive/Exposure learning model
Tales of Crocodiles from Nusantara: The Sacred Stories of the River Folklore
Authors: Rahman Mohamad Luthfi Abdul , Balakrishnan Puganeswari A/P , Veeramuthu Saravanan A/L P. , Rahman Nadiatul Shakinah Abdul
Published: November 2023

This paper explores the menacing reputation of reptiles in oral traditions and focuses on famous crocodile-related stories in Malaysia and neighbouring regions. It aims to analyze these tales from a sacred perspective, as beliefs about these creatures impact communities. The paper addresses how these narratives influence people's perceptions and beliefs about crocodiles. Data is sourced from specialized websites, and sacred concepts introduced by scholars are applied to analyze the stories. This research delves into the cultural significance of these stories, shedding light on their role in shaping attitudes towards these formidable reptiles.
Utilizing Facebook Input to Enhance Vocabulary Knowledge in Young EFL Learners
Authors: Ponsamak Noppadon , Sukying Apisak
Published: November 2023

This mixed-methods study investigated the role of Facebook in enhancing Thai EFL primary school learners’ vocabulary knowledge. The study's primary goal was to examine how using Facebook as an instructional platform improves the written form of English vocabulary knowledge. Twenty-four primary school students, aged 11-12, participated in this study. Two tests were designed and validated to measure students’ receptive and productive knowledge of word form. A focus group was also used to gain deeper insight into students’ perspectives on the impact of Facebook input on vocabulary learning. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed to analyze quantitative data, while content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The results showed that students significantly improved their receptive and productive vocabulary knowledge, and the knowledge of word form (written) developed along the receptive-productive continuum. Additionally, the qualitative findings showed the usefulness of Facebook input. Indeed, the participants viewed the Facebook input as an inviting and stimulating atmosphere and a helpful platform to acquire vocabulary by engaging and sharing with their peers in the learning activity. Overall, the study indicates that Facebook input is an efficient alternative platform for vocabulary teaching. Implications for practitioners and suggestions for future studies are also provided.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Geography and Geology, Vol. 15, No. 2
Authors: Luo Lesley
Published: November 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Geography and Geology, Vol. 15, No. 2
Evaluating the Interplay between Transmissibility and Virulence of SARS-CoV-2 by Mathematical Modeling
Authors: Lombardi Jr L. P. , Yang H. , Spira B. , Yang A. C.
Published: November 2023

During the first months of 2020 SARS-CoV-2 spread to all continents, virtually reaching all countries. In the subsequent months, new variants emerged in different regions of the world. A mathematical model based on the Covid-19 natural history encompassing the age-dependent fatality was applied to evaluate SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility and virulence. Transmissibility was assessed by calculating the basic reproduction number R0 and virulence by counting the proportion of severe Covid-19 cases and deaths. The model parameters were adjusted against the data observed in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, considering two different levels of virulence. The severe Covid-19 cases and deaths were three times higher and R0 was 25% lower when the more virulent SARS-CoV-2 variant was compared to the less virulent variant. However, under the high-virulence scenario the number of transmitting individuals is 25% lower, mainly due to the isolation of symptomatic individuals. The corollary that transmission increases in the low virulence scenario is also true. The estimated parameters, using data from São Paulo up to May 13, 2020, showed that the Covid-19 epidemic predicted with low virulence SARS-CoV-2 transmission matched the observed data just before the beginning of the relaxation, which occurred by mid-June 2020. The assessment of the interplay between transmissibility can be applied to explain in somehow the appearance of gamma and omicron variants of concern in São Paulo.
Fuzzy Divergence for Lung Radiography Image Enhancement
Authors: Sousa W. P. , Cruz C. C. P. , Lanzillotti R. S.
Published: November 2023

Segmentation is one of the inferential applications for detecting patterns indigital images, which has been widely used in the health area. Thresholding, a type of segmentation, consists of separating the gray groups of an image, through one or more thresholds applied to the histogram. Thus, we used the gray tone with the lowest Fuzzy Divergence found to apply the enhancement method, through membership values. This paper presents a method to assist physicians in interpreting lung radiography images, especially in the pandemic caused by COVID-19, when enhancing lung images. In addition, we consulted with a group of medical experts who saw an improvement in image quality, providing the perception of detail in the enhanced image compared to the original image.
A Multiobjective Optimization Application to Control the Aedes Aegypti Mosquito using a Two-Dimensional Diffusion-Reaction Model
Authors: Lima J. S. , Vasconcelos A. S. V. , Cardoso R. T. N.
Published: November 2023

Aedes aegypti is the main vector of multiple diseases, such as dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and chikungunya. Diseases associated with mosquitoes have been growing in recent years, with more than one-third of the world population at risk. Control techniques have been studied to prevent the spread of the Aedes aegypti, such that new formula and how to use adulticides and larvicides, among others. This paper proposes a novel approach in the field of partial differential equations and optimization. We consider a two-dimensional diffusion-reaction model that describes the interaction between aquatic and adult female stages spreading across a domain with parameters dependent on rainfall and temperature. We also formulate a mono-objective and multiobjective optimization problem to minimize the Aedes aegypti populations and the control, considering the application of adulticides and larvicides, using actual data from the city of Lavras/Brazil. The operator splitting technique is used to solve the diffusion-reaction system, coupling finite difference and the fourth-order Runge-Kutta method and optimal solutions were searched by using the Real-Biased Genetic Algorithm and Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm -II. Numerical results show significant reduction of the Aedes aegypti population.
Qu'est-ce qu'un personnage ? Questions de théâtre
Authors: Curran Kevin , Laughery Vincent , Reilly Andy , Terribilini Josefa
Published: November 2023

Fondamental au théâtre, le personnage n’en reste pas moins un concept flou, façonné par l’histoire de l’art dramatique, les auteur·trices, les théoricien·nes, les metteur·euses en scène, les comédien·nes, et même les spectateur·trices. En parcourant des oeuvres allant de l’Antiquité à nos jours, en passant par les théâtres, les rues et les places poussiéreuses de Suisse, de France, d’Allemagne, d’Angleterre, d’Italie et de Russie, ce livre interroge les multiples facettes qui font et défont le personnage, son humanité, sa voix, son interprétation, ses « accessoires ». Il révèle ainsi que le personnage a toujours été, et sera toujours, un lieu d’expérimentation, de réflexion et de provocation. La lecture de cet ouvrage permet de porter un regard nouveau sur certaines pièces célèbres, et de mieux saisir la complexité d’un concept qui se trouve bien souvent au coeur de la création dramatique.
Resistance in Soybean Genotypes to Whitefly Bemisia Tabaci
Authors: Naga Harish Giri , Singh Ravinder , Sharma Suchetha , Taggar Gaurav Kumar
Published: November 2023

This study demonstrates the defensive responses of eight soybean genotypes based on plant metabolites to the whitefly Bemisia tabaci. At two sampling intervals (30 and 50 days after sowing) secondary metabolites viz., total phenols, o-dihydroxy phenols, flavonols and tannins and primary metabolites viz., total soluble sugars, reducing sugars and total soluble proteins have been estimated from uninfested and infested soybean plants (125 whitefly adults/plant). The genotypes revealed significant variation in secondary metabolites while primary metabolites decreased. The correlation between whitefly and metabolites showed that secondary metabolites were significantly negatively correlated incidence while primary metabolites were significantly positively correlated.
Field Efficacy Testing of Sex Pheromone Trapping with Alternative Trap Desing-Lure Options for Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer in Srilanka
Authors: Ranaweera P H , Bandara K A N P , Sithanantham S , Prabakaran M
Published: November 2023

Collaborative field studies were carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of improved pheromone trapping system against brinjal shoot and fruit borer Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee in Sri Lanka. First field study comparing five alternative trap designs in two locations for eight weeks confirmed that moth catch was more in funnel trap with two holders (3.08), with the next being funnel trap with three holders (2.09). The catches in delta trap were intermediate (1.81), while other two funnel traps caught 1.05 to 1.84 moths. The differential efficacy of moth catches may be attributed to trap colour, shape, size and other features enhancing arrivals and/or minimising moth escape. The second field study was on pheromone loadings in lures which showed non -significant differences among 3, 5, 7 and 10 mg loadings. These studies confirmed the superiority of promising trap designs for trapping of the brinjal shoot and fruit borer moth in Sri Lanka. Scope for further research to identify more efficient trap designs and optimum pheromone loadings is indicated.
Depredatory Birds and their Management in Open Grain Storage Facilities of Punjab
Authors: Kapoor Rajan , Kumar Manoj
Published: November 2023

This study evaluates the relative abundance of depredatory birds and their management in open grain storage facilities of Punjab. Maximum relative abundance of blue rock pigeon observed. This is due to food availability and it is the major depredatory bird in open grain storage facility and cause severe damage to stored grains. Different management methods like reflective ribbon, hawk eye balloon, jute rope net and bioacoustic device were evaluated and bioacoustic device was observed to be efficient.
Molecular Characterization of Pollinators in Cotton Ecosystem
Authors: Bajaj Kavita , Chhuneja Pardeep Kumar , Mohindru Bharathi , Singh Jaspal
Published: November 2023

DNA barcoding using cytochrome c oxidase I (mtCO1) for molecular characterization is a taxonomic method that uses a short genetic marker in an insect DNA to identify a species, including an unknown species. The coming-to-light of this identification tool is timely when we are facing perhaps the greatest rate of species loss in recent millennia. This study contributes to increasing the number of published accounts of DNA barcoding and accurately distinguishing the pollinator fauna of cotton in Punjab, India. The mtCOI region of all the samples was amplified, cloned and the nucleotide sequences were determined and analyzed. This study reveals that specimens collected in cotton belong to order Hymenoptera and Diptera. Hymenopterans include Apis dorsata, Apis florea, Xylocopa fenestrata, Sceliphron madraspatanum and Polistes wattii. Dipterns include Eristalinus quinquelineatus and Musca convexifrons.