bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The perceived conditions for living well: Positive perceptions of primary goods linked with basic psychological needs and wellness
Authors: Bradshaw Emma L , DeHaan Cody R. , Parker Philip , Curren Randall , Duineveld Jasper , Di Domenico Stefano I , Ryan Richard
Published: November 2019

We integrate Rawls’ (1971/2009, 1993, 2001) concept of primary goods with self-determination theory (SDT; Ryan & Deci, 2017), to examine the link between people’s perceptions of primary goods (i.e., views of society as just and fair), basic psychological need satisfaction, and well-being. In Study 1 (N=762, countries = Australia, the United States, South Africa, India, and the Philippines) and Study 2 (N=1479, groups = ethnic minority, sexual minority, political group, religious group), we used partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to assess associations between perceptions of primary goods and wellness, and the intermediary role of basic psychological needs. Perceptions of primary goods linked positively to well-being (average effect size = 0.48), and negatively to ill-being (average effect size = -0.46). These associations were strongly mediated by basic psychological needs (average percentage mediated: 53% Study 1 and 68% Study 2). Results signify the importance of primary goods’ perceptions to wellness.
A Specificity Principle of Memory: Evidence from Aging and Associative Memory
Authors: Greene Nathaniel R. , Naveh-Benjamin Moshe
Published: November 2019

The ability to remember associations among components of an event, which is central to episodic memory, declines with normal aging. In accord with the specificity principle of memory (Surprenant & Neath, 2009), these declines may occur because associative memory requires retrieval of specific information. Guided by this principle, we endeavored to determine whether ubiquitous age-related deficits in associative memory (e.g., Naveh-Benjamin, 2000) are restricted to specific representations or extend to the gist of associations. Young and old adults (30 each in Experiment 1, 40 each in Experiment 2) studied face-scene pairs and were administered associative recognition tests following variable delays. Whereas both young and older adults could retrieve the gist of associations, older adults were impaired in their ability to retrieve more specific representations. Our results also show that associations can be retrieved from multiple levels of specificity, suggesting that episodic memory might be accessed on a continuum of specificity.
Who is more likely to influence others? A value-based approach to pro-environmental social influence behavior (Preprint)
Authors: Kis Andrea , Verschoor Mark , Sargisson Rebecca
Published: November 2019

Biospheric values can promote, and egoistic values inhibit, a broad range of pro-environmental behaviors. However, people who strongly endorse egoistic values might undertake pro-environmental behavior involving attempts to influence others. We used a questionnaire to assess the relationship between values and the likelihood that with 193 students will attempt to influence their housemates to engage in pro-environmental behavior. To measure this type of influence behavior, we developed and used the Environmental Social Influence Behavior (E-SIB) questionnaire. Both biospheric and egoistic values promoted influence behaviors. Biospheric values more strongly predicted the likelihood of social-influence actions as egoistic values decreased, except when egoistic values were high. We discuss the connections between values and social-influence behaviors, and current knowledge on the role of egoistic values in environmental actions.
Beliefs and desires in the predictive brain
Authors: Yon Daniel , heyes cecilia , Press Clare
Published: November 2019

Bayesian brain theories suggest that perception, action and cognition arise as creatures minimise the mismatch between their expectations and reality. This principle could unify cognitive science with the broader natural sciences, but leave key elements of cognition and behaviour unexplained.
Contextual Adaptation of Cognitive Flexibility is driven by Task- and Item-Level Learning
Authors: Siqi-Liu Audrey , Egner Tobias
Published: November 2019

Adaptive behavior requires finding, and adjusting, an optimal tradeoff between focusing on a current task-set (cognitive stability) and updating that task-set when the environment changes (cognitive flexibility). Such dynamic adjustments of cognitive flexibility are observed in cued task-switching paradigms, where switch costs tend to decrease as the proportion of switch trials over blocks increases. However, the learning mechanisms underlying this phenomenon, here referred to as the list-wide proportion switch effect (LWPSE), are currently unknown.We addressed this question across four behavioral experiments. Experiment 1 replicated the basic LWPSE reported in previous studies. Having participants switch between three instead of two tasks, Experiment 2 demonstrated that the LWPSE is preserved even when the specific alternate task to switch to cannot be anticipated. Experiments 3a and 3b tested for the generalization of list-wide switch-readiness to an unbiased “transfer task,” presented equally often as switch and repeat trials, by intermixing the transfertask with biased tasks. Despite the list-wide bias, the LWPSE was only found for biased tasks, suggesting that the modulations of switch costs are task set and/or task stimulus (item)-specific. To evaluate these two possibilities, Experiment 4 employed biased versus unbiased stimuli within biased task sets and found switch-cost modulations for both stimuli sets. These results establish how people adapt their stability-flexibility tradeoff to different contexts. Specifically, our findings show that people learn to associate context appropriate levels of switch readiness with switch-predictive cues, provided by task sets as well as specific task stimuli.
Modelling International Migration Flows by Integrating Multiple Data Sources
Authors: Del Fava Emanuele , Wiśniowsk Arkadiusz , Zagheni Emilio
Published: November 2019

Migration has become a significant source of population change at the global level, with broad societal implications. Although understanding the drivers of migration is critical to enacting effective policies, theoretical advances in the study of migration processes have been limited by the lack of data on flows of migrants, or by the fragmented nature of these flows. In this paper, we build on existing Bayesian modeling strategies to develop a statistical framework for integrating different types of data on migration flows. We offer estimates, as well as associated measures of uncertainty, for immigration, emigration, and net migration flows among 31 European countries, by combining administrative and household survey data from 2002 to 2015. Substantively, we document the historical impact of the EU enlargement and the free movement of workers in Europe on migration flows. Methodologically, our approach improves on the Integrated Modeling of European Migration (IMEM) framework by providing a robust statistical framework for evaluating recent migration trends that is flexible enough to be further extended to incorporate new data sources, like social media.
Electoral Systems, Competition, and Incentives for Corruption
Authors: Mignozzetti Umberto Guarnier
Published: November 2019

What is the effect of electoral rules on political corruption? While the influence of electoral systems on accountability and representation has been widely studied, the link between electoral systems and corruption remains sparse. This paper develops a model for the interplay between corruption and electoral rules, considering the incentives for challengers to expose the corruption undertaken by the incumbents. I identify two major components: first, rules that increase competition create incentives for freeriding, as challengers would prefer that other challengers pay the cost of exposure. Second, larger district sizes create coordination problems, as the same incumbent may be overexposed, while others were not exposed at all. These characteristics make a mix of high competitiveness and PR the worst system regarding incentives for corruption. I show that these predictions hold empirically using quasi-experimental data from Brazilian municipalities. This study has implications for the design of electoral institutions.
Posterior Probability Judgements: Distinguishing Numerical Outputs from their Underlying Reasoning Processes
Authors: Vallée-Tourangeau Gaëlle
Published: November 2019

This thesis aims to further our understanding of reasoning processes that underlie posterior probability judgements, i.e., judgements of the probability that a hypothesis is true, given new relevant information.
Improvement of Teacher Capability Using Contextual Teaching and Learning Models Through in House Training
Authors: Suhelmidam Suhelmidam
Published: November 2019

The learning process at SMP N 6 Tualang is not satisfactory due to the relatively low teacher's competence. Therefore it is necessary to improve teacher quality. The improvement made is the ability to use the learning model. One of them is the use of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model through In-House Training (IHT) activities. The purpose of this study is to describe and explain how effective the In House Training activities for improving teacher skills in the application of the CTL model. This study involved all teachers of SMP N 6 Tualang. The researcher conducted a pre-survey to find out the learning process in the classroom. Observation, Pre-test and interview techniques were also used to collect data. Each cycle's pre-test and post-test showed better improvement in the teacher's ability to apply this model. The teacher's assessment in designing the lesson plan learning model CTL in cycle 1 shows the average teacher's ability of 75.62% (good), in the second cycle it becomes 90.57% (very good). The results of supervision from 70.05% (good) in cycle 1, to 82.40% (good) in cycle 2, and teachers felt positive benefits from IHT activities. In conclusion, IHT activities were able to improve teacher competence using the CTL learning model.
Improvement of Mathematical Problem Solving and Disposition Ability of MTs Students through StrategiesThink Talk Write in Cooperative Learning in Kuantan Singingi Regency
Authors: Guswinda Guswinda , Yuanita Putri , Hutapea Nahor Murani
Published: November 2019

This research is motivated by the low both Mathematical Problem Solving Ability (KPMM) and Mathematical Disposition (DM) in solving problems of grade VII MTs students. This study aims to see an increase in KPMM and DM MTs students in Kuantan Singingi Regency. The form of research was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest control group design. The population of the study was MTs students in Kuantan Singingi District with the sample being Grade VII students from 3 MTs in Kuansing. Data collection instruments in this study were KPMM tests and DM questionnaires. Data were analyzed using t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, one-way Anova. The results obtained were an increase in KPMM for students who treated with Think Talk Write (TTW) strategies in cooperative learning. They were higher than students who obtained learning with a scientific approach (g_TTW = 0.75> 0.61 = g_PS). So it appears that the increase in KPMM and DM students who get the TTW Strategy in Cooperative Learning is higher than students who get learning with a scientific approach.
Factors Contributing to Speaking Anxiety: A Case Study of Pre-Service English Teachers
Authors: Daud Afrianto , Ras Fakhri , Novitri Novitri , Audia Clara Putri
Published: November 2019

This study is aimed at finding out the level of speaking anxiety experienced by a group of pre-service English teachers at a university in Indonesia and investigating the factors contributing to their speaking anxiety. Using cluster random sampling, this mixed-method research took 30 pre-service English teachers from the same class as the research participants. The data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The questionnaires were adapted from FLCAS (Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale) designed by Horwitz et al (1986). The result of the questionnaire shows that the students’ speaking anxiety is overall in the mildly anxious level. It was identified that there were six students (20%) in the level of very anxious, seven students (23%) in the level of anxious, 14 students (47%) in the mildly anxious level, one student (3%) in the relaxed level, and two students (7%) in the very relaxed level. The interview data indicated that the anxiety was likely because of several inter-related factors: social, linguistic, and personal factors. The social factors include fear of making mistake, feeling under pressure dealing with people, afraid of negative evaluation by teachers, worrying of losing face; the linguistic factor relates to students’ lack of English ability (grammatical issues, proper pronunciation, and vocabulary). While from the personal factor deal with issues such as low motivation and and family problems.
Analisis Persepsi Kemanfaatan dan Persepsi Kemudahan Penggunaan Terhadap Penggunaan Sistem Informasi Akademik
Authors: Rakhmadian Miftah , Sefaverdiana Putri Vina , Rahman Nur
Published: November 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh persepsi kemanfaatan dan persepsi kemudahan penggunaan bagi mahasiswa terhadap niat untuk menggunakan sistem informasi akademik di IKIP Budi Utomo Malang baik secara parsial maupun secara simultan, kemudian mencari diantara faktor persepsi kemanfaatan dan persepsi kemudahan penggunaan manakah faktor yang paling dominan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi berganda, uji t untuk mengetahui pengaruh antar variable secara parsial, dan uji F untuk mengetahui pengaruh antar variabel secara simultan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa variabel persepsi kemudahan penggunaan tidak berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap variabel niat untuk menggunakan. Hasil lain menunjukan bahwa variabel persepsi kemanfaatan berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap sikap terhadap penggunaan. persepsi kemanfaatan dan Persepsi kemudahan penggunaan dan secara simultan memberi pengaruh kepada niat untuk menggunakan sistem informasi akademik untuk mahasiswa dengan kontribusi sebesar 36%. Persepsi kemanfaatan memberi pengaruh lebih dominan dibanding persepsi kemudahan penggunaan terhadap niat untuk menggunakan sistem informasi akademik untuk mahasiswa di IKIP Budi Utomo Malang.
Development and Validation of a Feline Medial Saphenous Venipuncture Model and Rubric
Authors: Hunt Julie A. , Hughes Caitlin , Asciutto Matthew , Johnson Jennifer T.
Published: November 2019

Cats are extremely popular pets with the reputation of being uncooperative for even common procedures, such as venipuncture. In this study, we sought to create and validate a cat medial saphenous venipuncture model and rubric for use in veterinary training. The validation framework consisted of content evidence, internal structure evidence, and relationship with other variables. Eleven veterinarians and veterinary technicians who were experienced with the procedure evaluated the model by means of a survey. These experienced participants, along with 25 veterinary students who were novices at the skill, performed venipuncture on the model while being digitally recorded. One hundred percent of the experienced participants and 88% of the novices reported that the model was helpful for teaching feline medial saphenous venipuncture. They identified a few areas for continued improvement, including increasing the blood flow rate and decreasing the vessel wall rigidity. Experienced users’ rubric scores were significantly higher than novice students’ (experienced, M = 13.4; novice M = 16.5; p = .05), suggesting that the model’s features were adequate to differentiate the performances of various users. Internal consistency of the eight-item rubric was acceptable at .74. These results supported validation of the cat medial saphenous model and rubric for use in veterinary education.
Implications of a Novel Method for Analyzing Communication in Routine Veterinary Patient Visits for Veterinary Research and Training
Authors: McDermott Michael P. , Cobb Malcolm A. , Robbé Iain J. , Dean Rachel S.
Published: November 2019

The patient-centered clinical method (PCCM), a model developed to characterize communication during patient–physician visits in the 1980s, identifies elements of patient-orientated, physician-orientated, and shared dialogue during the encounter. The model also includes elements that reflect the emotional aspects of these interactions, recognizing expressions of feelings and exchanges related to both personal and medical interests. Fifty-five routine veterinary patient visits in the United Kingdom and United States were analyzed using the novel application of a PCCM adapted for veterinary patient visits. The patient visits were video recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed for frequency and proportion of PCCM elements observed. Elements representing the greatest proportion of patient visits were related to gathering information and shared decision making. Those representing the smallest proportion were related to signs of the presenting condition and effects of the condition on the clients’ lives. Dialogue during the patient visits flowed iteratively and back and forth between the veterinarian and the client perspective. The findings suggest that patient visits are focused more on gathering information and planning rather than exploring effects of the health problem on the client’s life, and that patient visits flow very iteratively and randomly between veterinarian and client perspectives. Both of these topics should be studied further and given emphasis in the way that communication models are developed and taught in order to enhance client-centeredness in veterinary patient visits.
Development and Evolution of the Clinical Skills Learning Center as an Integral Component of the Illinois Veterinary Professional Curriculum
Authors: Morin Dawn E. , Arnold Connie J. , Hale-Mitchell Lorrie K. , McNeil Leslie K. , Lanzo Sherrie , Soder Heather , Williams David , Foreman Jonathan H. , Whiteley Herbert
Published: November 2019

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine opened a clinical skills laboratory in August 2009, making it one of the earliest North American veterinary schools to do so. The Clinical Skills Learning Center has been an integral component of the Illinois veterinary professional curriculum since its inception. However, its role in the curriculum has changed over time, which has had an impact on its size, scope, and staffing. In this article, we describe the development and growth of the Clinical Skills Learning Center, with an emphasis on its evolving curricular role and the lessons we have learned over nine years.
Teaching Wildlife Disease Outbreak Response Through a Collaborative One Health Workshop
Authors: Chiu Elliott S. , Lee Justin , Malmberg Jennifer , Fagre Anna , Dannemiller Nicholas G. , Stuchin Margot , Golas Ben , Huyvaert Kathryn P.
Published: November 2019

Issues in the fields of wildlife disease and One Health are often difficult to address by single research groups because of the many disciplines and areas of expertise required to effectively solve complex problems. Although collaborations are becoming increasingly prevalent in the professional realm, many undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are merely introduced to the idea of collaboration without fully understanding how team-based approaches function. In this report, we describe the framework for a one-day workshop hosted by the Colorado State University student chapter of the Wildlife Disease Association (CSU WDA), where we gathered students and professionals to collectively investigate a simulated wildlife disease outbreak. CSU WDA student members designed the workshop and recruited professionals who are experts in their respective fields to run an outbreak simulation during the event. Based on pre- and post-event evaluation responses, this workshop was effective in increasing participants’ knowledge of disease ecology, pathology, genetics, and microbiology, as well as the importance of collaboration among disciplines as it pertains to wildlife disease outbreaks.
Application of Oxidative Fatty Acid Esters in Amino Acid Surfactants
Authors: Zhang Qiaoyun , Jiang Wenwei
Published: November 2019

The amino acid surfactants were synthesized by using natural fatty acid esters (FAE) as raw materials, but FAE with a high iodine value has thermal and oxidative instabilities in chemical reactions. The oxidation of FAE by peroxyacetic acid generated was studied under various conditions, then the oxidized FAE and different amino acids (glycine, glutamic acid and aspartic acid) were used to form sodium N-acyl amino acids in glycerol. By the surface tension method, the relationship between temperature and critical micelle concentration (CMC) has been researched. The CMC value, the surface tension at the CMC (γCMC), and the maximum surface excess concentration Γmax were calculated, respectively. For different amino acids surfactants, the surface tension of the solution was greatly reduced at the low CMC value, and the γCMC constantly decreases with rising temperature.
Synthesis and Properties of Novel Catanionic Surfactant Phosphonium Benzene Sulfonate
Authors: Duan Shengfu , Jiang Yajie , Geng Tao , Ju Hongbin , Wang Yakui
Published: November 2019

A new type of catanionic surfactant phosphonium benzene sulfonate was synthesized by quaternization of triphenyl phosphine with dimethyl carbonate and followed by anion exchange with alkyl benzene sulfonic acid. The molecular structure was characterized by FT-IR, 1H-NMR, and 31P-NMR. The thermal stability of phosphonium benzene sulfonate was evaluated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Its surface properties were studied systematically through equilibrium surface tension, electrical conductivity, and dynamic surface tension measurements. The wettability, foam properties, and emulsification of phosphonium benzene sulfonate were estimated in this paper. TGA results revealed that it has an excellent thermostability and could be used below 350 °C. Equilibrium surface tension results indicated that it has a low critical micelle concentration (CMC, about 0.10 mmol/L), lower than that of ammonium benzene sulfonate and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate. Furthermore, the micellization of phosphonium benzene sulfonate in aqueous solution is an entropy-driven spontaneous process. The adsorption process of phosphonium benzenesulfonate at the air-liquid interface is controlled by hybrid kinetic adsorption. Moreover, it has excellent wetting and emulsifying properties and low foam properties.
Socio-demographic Differences in Washing-up Behaviour in Germany
Authors: Horstmann Sarah Luisa , Hüppe Christian , Geppert Jasmin , Stamminger Rainer
Published: November 2019

The aim of this questionnaire survey study is to find out if the three socio-demographic aspects gender, age and household size have any influence on washing-up behaviour and whether people's washing-up behaviour changes due to them. The data was collected via a questionnaire created and carried out by “Forum Waschen” that could be answered by German consumers either on the internet or on the day of sustainable washing created by “Forum Waschen”. In addition to the socio-demographic facts, the questionnaire involved questions about both manual and automatic dishwashing. The results of this study vary; some aspects of washing-up behaviour are correlated and some are not. Only some aspects are dependent on gender, more the manual dishwashing behaviour than the automatic. By contrast, most aspects depend on or correlate with the participant's age. The biggest difference between households of different size are the quantities of dishes used and need to be washed per day. Besides the connections to socio-demographic aspects, there are also connections between different aspects of dishwashing behaviour itself, such as the positive correlation between the frequency of changing the tea-towel and its usage.
Influence of Cooking Workshops on Cooking Skills and Knowledge among Children Attending Summer Day Camps
Authors: Jacob Raphaëlle , Motard-Bélanger Annie , Provencher Véronique , Fernandez Melissa Anne , Gayraud Hélène , Drapeau Vicky
Published: November 2019

This study aimed to measure the influence of the Chefs in Action program (3 cooking workshops) on cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, and attitudes towards healthy eating in children attending summer day camps and compare it with a single cooking workshop. Groups of children (8–12 years) were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n = 25) or to 1 of 3 comparison groups performing a single workshop (group 1, n = 16; group 2, n = 36; group 3, n = 24). Two dietitians evaluated cooking skills during the workshops. Nutrition knowledge and attitudes towards healthy eating were assessed before and after the intervention. No improvement in cooking skills was observed in the intervention group (P = 0.25). The intervention group’s cooking skills score was significantly higher than comparison group 1 (P < 0.001). Nutrition knowledge was significantly improved in the intervention group and the comparison group 3 (P < 0.0001) but no effect on attitudes towards healthy eating was observed (Pgroup × time = 0.36). In conclusion, the Chefs in Action program positively impacted nutrition knowledge in children. The results also suggest that the type of recipe may influence nutrition knowledge and cooking skills. Further studies are needed to better assess the degree of difficulty required in cooking workshop recipes to improve cooking skills in children.
Participant Evaluation of a Prediabetes Intervention Program Designed for Rural Adults
Authors: Azzi Jayson L. , Azzi Sarita , Lavigne-Robichaud Mathilde , Vermeer Adrienne , Barresi Teresa , Blaine Sean , Giroux Isabelle
Published: November 2019

The type 2 diabetes epidemic is a global crisis threatening the health and economies of many nations. This study aimed to evaluate a prediabetes intervention program designed for rural adults in southwestern Ontario based on the feedback of participants. Rural adults with prediabetes were referred by physicians to an intervention program developed to assist with unique barriers rural adults face related to the built environment and socioeconomic status when adopting a healthy lifestyle. After 6 monthly education sessions offered by a dietitian and a nurse, participants completed a questionnaire to share their program experience. In addition, 6 focus groups consisting of 5–9 participants were conducted to assess program acceptability, feasibility, and practicality. Of 49 enrolled, 35 participants aged 60.8 ± 7.1 (mean ± SD) evaluated the program. Participants reported finding the program to be acceptable, feasible, and practical due to the interactive nature of the sessions, the group setting and the availability of health professionals. This prediabetes lifestyle intervention program was perceived as successfully addressing rural adults’ needs in terms of adopting a healthy lifestyle. Feedback received through program evaluation, which included a participant experience survey and focus groups has helped improve this program and may benefit other prediabetes education intervention programs.
La théorie du « ministre juge » dans le champ du contentieux financier public : état des lieux et perspectives d’évolution
Authors: Djeya Kamdom Yves Gabriel
Published: November 2019

Si les compétences ministérielles de remise gracieuse ont profondément évolué depuis la loi du 28 décembre 2011, l’ambition de réorganiser le travail du juge des comptes n’est pas encore achevée. C’est pourquoi il faut repenser l’ensemble du système de la responsabilité personnelle et pécuniaire des comptables publics.
To the issue of choosing the well pump operation mode under unsteady drainage
Authors: Gorshkova K. L. , Alaeva N. N. , Orekhova L. G.
Published: November 2019

The article discusses the unsteady drainage as one of the ways to increase oil recovery. With this well operation process, optimal periods of pump switching are determined to increase the oil flow rate and reduce the watercut. The object of study is the "reservoir — well — pump" system. The purpose of the study is to ensure efficient operation of wells. We use the descriptive method, including the analysis of transient processes of the "reservoir — well — pump" system on a simulation bench, interpretation of transient graphs, and comparison and generalization of the results. The research results showed the dependence of the pressure change on the pump operation mode, i.e. the dependence of the formation parameter on the change in the flow resistance of the "reservoir — well — pump" system. For each transient process, the optimal period of pump operation was determined equal to 3 τ, which will ensure efficient well production mode.
PENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI GURU DALAM PEMBELAJARAN FISIKA BERBASIS METODE EKSPERIMEN
Authors: Alaa Siti , Qomariyah Nurul , Wirawan Rahadi , Angraini Lily Maysari , Syamsuddin Syamsuddin , Sukrisna Bakti
Published: November 2019

Kegiatan praktikum memiliki peran sentral sebagai tempat untuk demonstrasi dan juga merupakan inti proses belajar sains. Pada kegiatan pengabdian yang dilakukan di MTS Qomarul Huda Lombok Baratterlihat masih banyak guru-guru Sains yang belum mengiringi kegiatan belajar sains dengan kegiatan praktikum. Ironisnya lagi, sekolah-sekolah tersebut sebenarnya telah memiliki KIT IPA, namun masihterkendala dengan kemampuan atau pemahaman guru tersebut dalam mengoperasikan atau mendemonstrasikan KIT IPA sehingga hanya menjadi pajangan saja. Menyikapi hal tersebut kami timPengabdian Prodi Fisika FMIPA melakukan pelatihan penggunaan alat KIT IPA bagi Guru Sains untuk meningkatkan efektivitas penggunaan KIT IPA dalam pembelajaran Sains. Metode yang digunakan dalamkegiatan ini adalah Direct Instruction dan Cooperative learning dimana guru–guru memberikan pelatihan dasar-dasar konsep fisika dari empat KIT IPA yang tersedia yaitu Kit Mekanika, Kit Panas dan Hidrostatistika,KIT Optik, dan Kit Listrik Magnet. Pelatihan merakit KIT IPA sesuai eksperimen yang telah dirancang juga dilakukan. Dari kegiatan pendampingan dan pelatihan yang telah dilakukan dapat menghasilkan (1) Guru MTS Qomarul Huda Lombok Barat mampu merancang pembelajaran Sains yang diiringi dengan kegiatan praktikum, khususnya dengan menggunakan KIT IPA. (2) Guru sekolah menengah mampu menggunakan KIT IPA yang telah tersedia di sekolah.
PELATIHAN SPREADSHEET UNTUK MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN KREATIF DAN SOLUTIF BAGI SISWA SMA/MA DI KECAMATAN NARMADA
Authors: Sabaryati Johri , Isnaini M. , Darmayanti Ni Wayan Sri , Utami Linda Sekar
Published: November 2019

Keterbatasan sarana dan prasarana laboratorium menjadi faktor penghambat untuk melakukan praktikum fisika. Padahal praktikum dapat membantu siswa dalam memahami konsep fisika. Sehingga untuk mengatasi kesulitan dalam mempelajari konsep fisika adalah dengan menggunakan media bantu pengajaran. Salah satunya menggunakan spreadsheet, program spreadsheet yang familiar untuk pengolahan data yaitu Microsoft excel karena menyajikan fasilitas secara sederhana, mudah dan tidak memerlukan instalasi secara khusus. Sehingga siswa dengan mudah dapat menggunakan fasilitas tersebut untuk memvisualkan berbagai model matematika. Tujuan dari pelatihan ini adalah (1) memberikan pelatihan aplikasi spreadsheet sebagi media pembelajaran kreatif dan solutif untuk lebih memahami konsep fisika karena terbatasan alat peraga, (2) meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam mengikuti perkembangan software simulasi yang ada saat ini. Pelaksanaan pelatihan secara teknis berjalan cukup lancar tanpa ada hambatan yang cukup berarti. Namun ada beberapa permasalahan yang timbul yakni masih ada peserta yang masih kurang mampu dalam menjalankan program spreadsheet. Sebagian peserta mengalami kesulitan dalam code penjalanan program selain ada beberapa tombol yang tidak mereka temukan dilayar MS.Excel.
PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI KOMPUTASI FISIKA DAN KIMIA UNTUK MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI FISIKA FMIPA UNIVERSITAS MATARAM
Authors: Angraini Lily Maysari , Sudiarta I Wayan , Qomariyah Nurul , Alaa Siti , Yudi Handayana I Gusti Ngurah
Published: November 2019

Kompetensi komputasi merupakan salah satu kompentesi utama yang harus dimiliki oleh mahasiswa fisika. Kemampuan komputasi yang meliputi kemampuan menyederhanakan permasalahan yang kompleks, pengenalan pola dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan serta mengeneralisasi pola tersebut untuk meyelesaikan masalah dalam lingkup besar. Oleh karena itu kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi komputasi fisika dan kimia mahasiswa fisika. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah metode focus discussion group untuk mendeteksi kelemahan serta kekuatan pemahaman masing-masing mahasiswa dalam konsep fisis, kimia dan komputasi. Setelah peserta memahami konsep fisis, kimia dan komputasi maka metode selanjutnya adalah metode praktikum. Luaran dari kegiatan ini adalah tersusunnya modul pelatihan komputasi fisika dan kimia serta tersusunya topic-topik penelitian yang terkait dengan komputasi fisika dan kimia yang dapat dijadikan sebagai topik PKM ataupun topic tugas akhir oleh mahasiswa.
MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA MELALUI PEMANFAATAN MEDIA BELAJAR BERBASIS ANDROID MENGGUNAKAN MIT APP INVENTOR
Authors: Negara Habib Ratu Perwira , Syaharuddin Syaharuddin , Kurniawati Kiki Riska Ayu , Mandailina Vera , Santosa Farah Heniati
Published: November 2019

Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan minat belajar matematika siswa dengan menggunakan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) khususnya Smartphone dalam bentuk aplikasi android. Tim pengabdian membuat media pembelajaran berbasis Android menggunakan Mit App Inventor sebanyak 36 media, metode pada pelatihan ini dengan cara sosialisasi kepada siswa SMP/MTs di Lombok Barat dengan melibatkan beberapa mahasiswa sebagai tutor sebaya. Hasil yang diperoleh, para peserta sangat antusias dalam mengikuti kegiatan, hal tersebut ditunjukkan dengan banyaknya peserta yang bertanya, dan mencoba media pembelajaran yang telah dikembangkan, serta semangat yang ditunjukkannya dalam mempresentasikan hasil skor yang diperoleh dari quis pada setiap media pembelajarannya
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN DESAIN PROTOTIPE APLIKASI MENGGUNAKAN PROTO IO UNTUK MENUMBUHKAN MINAT PEMBELAJARAN PEMROGRAMAN di SMK NASIONAL MALANG
Authors: Farokhah Lia , Ahda Fadhli Almu'iini , Riska Suastika Yulia
Published: November 2019

ABSTRAKMata pelajaran pemrograman merupakan salah satu mata kuliah kosentrasi atau jurusan di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK)  atau perguruan tinggi berbasis komputer. Mata kuliah pemrograman menjadi salah satu kesulitan yang dihadapi siswa-siswi maupun mahasiswa dalam menempuh pembelajaran sesuai kosentrasi atau jurusan mereka. Hal ini sangat kontradiksi dengan jurusan yang mereka ambil sehingga perlu di ujicoba pengembangan pedagogi pengajaran untuk menunjang motivasi belajar dalam pemrograman. Pengembangan pembelajaran menjadi sangat penting karena selain kita berada pada abad teknologi yang membutuhkan lebih banyak aplikasi yang harus dikembangan untuk membantu kehidupan manusia. Pengembangan pedagogi pengajaran juga digunakan untuk menumbuhkan motivasi belajar pemrograman agar siswa-siswi atau mahasiswa dengan jurusan atau kosentrasi computer bisa menyukai mata pelajaran pemrograman dimana pada akhirnya menunjang kualitas lulusan yang dihasilkan sesuai bidangnya. Dalam pengembangan pedagogi pada pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan di SMK Nasional Malang dilakukan dengan melakukan pre test pertanyaan kuesioner sebelum dan sesudah diadakannya pelatihan pembuatan prototipe aplikasi menggunakan software instan PROTO IO. Hasil yang didapat dari analisis kuesioner didapatkan peningkatan motivasi belajar pemrograman sebesar 76,67% dan peningkatan motivasi minat menjadi programmer sebesar 16,66%. Kata kunci: pedagogi, pemrograman, motivasi belajar, aplikasi ABSTRACTProgramming lesson is one of the concentration courses or majors in Vocational Schools (SMK) or computer-based colleges. Programming lesson become one of the difficulties faced by students according to their concentration or their majors. This is very contradictory with their majors so that  it is necessary to test the development of teaching pedagogy to support learning motivation in programming lesson. The development of learning is very important because besides we are in the technology era that requires more applications that must be developed to help human life. The development of teaching pedagogy is also used to foster motivation to learn programming lesson so students with majors or concentrations of computers can like programming lesson which ultimately support the quality of graduates produced in their fields. In the development of pedagogy on society service carried out in SMK Nasional Malang, questionnaire were conducted before and after the training on making prototype applications using PROTO IO with instant software. The results obtained from questionnaire showed that an increase in programming learning motivation with 76.67% and an increase in motivation to become a programmer of 16.66%. Keywords: pedagogy, programming, learning motivation, application
PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN DI PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Pajarianto Hadi , Adigoena Andi Muhammad , Ukkas Imran , Pribadi Imam
Published: November 2019

ABSTRAKTujuan Program Pengembangan Kewirausahaan Universitas Muhammadiyah Palopo adalah menghasilkan mahasiswa dan alumni berwirausaha yang mandiri berbasis iptek, melalui program yang terintegrasi dengan melibatkan dosen, narasumber, mahasiswa, dan calon alumni. Kegiatan program yang dapat menjadi solusi bagi permasalahan kewirausahaan, antara lain (1) pengembangan jiwa wirausaha dan motivasi bisnis, (2) pelatihan manajemen dan skills usaha bagi tenant, (3) pengembangan jejaring dan kelembagaan wirausaha; (4) konsultasi dan afirmasi bisnis, (5) membuka akses modal untuk berwirausaha (6) memfasilitasi tenant dalam berwirausaha untuk menghasilkan wirausaha baru. Program  ini   melakukan   pembinaan   kewirausahaan kepada  20  tenant  mahasiswa  dan  alumni. Pada akhir program, sebanyak 6 tenant mahasiswa dan alumni menjadi wirausaha baru pada berbagai bidang, dengan produk berkualitas yang dapat bersaing dengan produk sejenis. Melalui daya inovasi dan bisnis, bidang yang digeluti oleh tenant yang mandiri adalah (1) Bua Hydrofarm; (2) gerobak kuliner; (3) edubooks store; (4) edureptil; (5) kuliner KriboU; dan (6) busana muslimah dan foto copy.Kata kunci: kewirausahaan, bisnis, tenant ABSTRACTThe objective of Entrepreneur Development Program is to create the students and alumni who can set up their own business autonomously based on science and technology. The program is conducted integrative by involving the lecturers, the experts, the students, and the alumni. The programs that can be a solution of entrepreneurship problems are: (1) development of entrepreneurship spirit and business motivation, (2) business skill and management training for tenants, (3) development of business network and institution, (4) business consultation and affirmation, (5) discovering the capital access for business, and (6) facilitating the tenants to develop their business. This Program involves 20 tenants of both students and alumni. At the end of this program, there are six tenants become new businessman/woman in various sectors with good quality and competitive products. Through business incubator, the tenants develop their business in: (1) Hydro farm; (2) culinary cart; (3) edu-book store; (4) edu-reptile; (5) KriboU culinary; and (6) muslimah fashion and photocopy.Keywords: enterpreneurship, business, tenant
PEMBINAAN SISWA-SISWA SMP DI LUAR JAM SEKOLAH DI DESA LEMBUAK UNTUK MEMBUAT ALAT-ALAT PRAKTIKUM FISIKA DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN BARANG-BARANG BEKAS DI LINGKUNGAN SEKITAR
Authors: Darmayanti Ni Wayan , Sabaryati Johri , Isnaini M.
Published: November 2019

ABSTRAKPeningkatan sarana dan prasarana dalam mendukung pembelajaran IPA pada penerapan kurikulum 2013 harus sangat diperhatikan. Hakikat pembelajaran IPA yang membawa pada kegiatan pembelajaran langsung melalui kegiatan praktikum sehingga mengajak siswa berpikir menemukan konsep. Hal ini membutuhakan alat penunjang untuk mencapainya. Akan tetapi jika terdapat keterbatasan alat praktikum dan kurang kreatifitasnya pendidik memanfaatkan benda benda dilingkungan sekitar. Menjadi pendorong untuk mengadakan pelatihan kepada siswa –siswa SMP di luar jam sekolah untuk membuat alat-alat praktikum Fisika yang sederhana dengan memanfaatkan barang-barang bekas di Lingkungan sekitar. Kata kunci: Alat praktikum siswa, barang barang bekas, luar jam sekolah. ABSTRACT The improvement of facilities supporting science learning in the application of the 2013 curriculum must be highly considered. The nature of science learning that leads to direct learning activities through practicum activities so that students invite thinking to find concepts. This requires supporting tools to achieve it. However, if there are limited practical tools and lack of creativity educators utilize objects in the surrounding. Being a motivator to conduct training for junior high school students outside school hours to make simple physics practicum tools by utilizing used items in the neighborhood environment. Keywords: Student practicum tools, used goods, outside school hours.
PENGEMBANGAN USAHA PRODUKSI JAMUR TIRAM KELOMPOK WANITA TANI BERBASIS WILAYAH
Authors: Hernawati Hernawati , Jamili Aisah , Saputra Didin Hadi
Published: November 2019

ABSTRAKUsaha bersama jamur tiram yang dijalankan oleh Kelompok Wanita Tani  “Karya Muda” di Desa Kebun Ayu Kecamatan Gerung Kabupaten Lombok Barat dengan tujuan membantu keuangan keluarga memiliki permasalahan, diantaranya terbatasnya jumlah produksi jamur, akses permodalan manajemen usaha, sumber daya manusia yang terbatas, belum mampu mengadministrasikan, mendokumentasikan hasil produksi jamur tiram melalui media pemasaran agar output mampu beredar di jaringan pasar yang lebih luas dan dikenal oleh masyarakat luas. Solusi yang ditawarkan memfasilitasi dalam proses produksi yaitu memberikan bantuan alat pres baglog, pelatihan pengolahan hasil produksi jamur, perluasan akses pasar, meningkatkan kemampuan manajerial, meningkatan pendapatan mitra, serta mendaftarkan merek dagang mitra. Hasil dalam program kemitraan masyarakat ini adalah memberikan bantuan alat pres baglog untuk meningkatkan produksi jamur, memberikan penyuluhan dan pelatihan pengolahan hasil yaitu pembuatan krispy, bakso dan nughet jamur, setelah pelatihan masyarakat mampu mengolah jamur menjadi produk olahan yang sehat dan produk olahan dari mitra bisa diikutsertakan dalam pameran yang diadakan di Kantor Bupati Lombok Barat. Kata kunci : Produksi, Manajemen, Pemasaran,  Jamur Tiram ABSTRACTThe joint venture of oyster mushrooms run by the "Karya Muda" Women's Farmer Group in Kebun Ayu Village, Gerung District, West Lombok Regency with the aim of helping family finances has problems, including the limited number of mushroom production, access to capital for business management, limited human resources, have not been able to administer, document the results of the production of oyster mushrooms through marketing media so that output is able to circulate in a wider market network and is known by the wider community. The solution offered facilitates the production process, which is to provide assistance with press baglog tools, training on mushroom production results, expanding market access, increasing managerial skills, increasing partner income, and registering partner trademarks. The results of this community partnership program are providing baglog press tools to increase mushroom production, providing counseling and results processing training, namely making krispy, meatballs and mushroom nughets, after training the community is able to process mushrooms into healthy processed products and processed products from partners can be included in the exhibition held at the West Lombok Regent's Office. Keywords : Production, Management, Marketing, Oyster Mushrooms.
Age, composition and sources of rocks and ores of the Okunevskoe fluorite-leucophanite deposit, Western Sayan: assessment of the contribution of magmatism to ore mineralization
Authors: Lykhin D. A. , Yarmolyuk V. V. , Vorontsov A. A.
Published: November 2019

The paper presents data on the structure of the Okunevskoe fluorite-Leucophanite deposit, located within the Early Paleozoic rare-metal East Sayan rare metal metallogenic zone. The deposit is controlled by alkali granitoids, with ore mineralization concentrated at the contact of granitoids and host carbonates. It is represented by leucophanite-fluorite and pyroxene-fluorite ore types. The Ar-Ar age of granitoids is established at ~485Ma. Geochemical characteristics of igneous rocks, ores, and host carbonates are determined. It is shown that in geochemical parameters leucophanite-fluorite ores are close to alkaline granites, while pyroxene-fluorite ores are close to alkaline syenites. The characteristics of the Nd isotop composition in rocks and ores of the deposit are given. Igneous rocks (granitoids and basite dikes) are characterized byNd (t) values from +4 to +5.5. TheNd (t) values in ores range from +1.2 to+4.2, in skarns itis +4.8. The host carbonates have abruptly contrasting valuesNd (t) = 4.2. Based on these data, which demonstrate a high compositional similarity between granitoids and ores, aconclusion is drawn about the leading contribution from magmatic processes to the ore mineralization of the Okunevskoe deposit.
Akkalkan deposit of bentonite clays (Southeast Kazakhstan): formation conditions and prospects for technological use
Authors: Nasedkin V. V. , Boeva N. M. , Vasiliev A. L.
Published: November 2019

The article presents the results of the bentonite clays study of Akkolkanskoye deposit, located in South-Eastern Kazakhstan. Based on the mapping, four main types of bentonites were identified: light gray argillite-like clay; dark gray clay lamellar and crushed stone morphology; waxy light brown and pale yellow clay lamellar texture; black plastic clay. Mineralogical study of these varieties allowed to establish the relationship of crystal-morphological features of the main rock-forming mineral in clays with the conditions of their formation and with the technological properties of bentonite raw materials for use in various industries.
Geology of Chernogorskoe gem-quality skapolite deposit (Central Pamirs, Tajikistan)
Authors: Litvinenko A. K. , Moiseeva S. B. , Odinaev Sh. A. , Utenkov V. A.
Published: November 2019

The Montenegrin jewel scapolite deposit, which relates to a new genetic type, is characterized. It is located in the Central Pamirs (Tajikistan) and is localized in the sarydzhilginsk formation of the muzkol series (PR1). The enclosing rocks are metamorphosed basite-ultrabasic formations of the kukurt complex, among which harzburgites were first discovered.

Jewel scapolite mineralization contains albitite lenses. They were formed by the metasomatic replacement of nepheline syenites. The reaction occurred with a negative volume effect with a decrease in the volume of solid phases 14%, which caused the appearance of voids. Albitite bodies form a lenticular nesting structure. They have cross-cutting contacts. They are accommodated by amphibolites, which metasomatically replace melanocratic gabbroids and partially altered harzburgites. Jewelry scapolite is localized in 28 albitite lenses, the walls of the voids of which are inlaid with columnar purple scapolite. The sequence of processes at the field corresponds to the following scheme: formation of melanocratic gabbroids with small bodies of nepheline syenites metasomatic development in the first amphibolites, and in the second albitites with voids growth on the walls of the hollows of the hollow scapolite crystallization in the voids of the jewelry scapolite.