bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Developing a model of soft-skill teaching for civil engineering students
Authors: Inra Azwar , Sukamto Sukamto , Effendi Z. Mawardi
Published: February 2017

An observation shows that civil engineering students’ soft skill is still low. It is characterized by their poor sociability and low positive attitude toward dealing with problems and challenges of life. For students to have various aspects of soft skill, a study was conducted to develop a model of soft-skill teaching that would meet the criteria of validity, effectiveness, and practicality. The research and development referred to Richey Klein approach, which is: (1) developing a model; and (b) validating a model. The validation process was conducted in two phases, namely internal validation and external validation. The internal validation of the model and its components was conducted by experts in educational technology, vocational education, and evaluation. On the other hand, the external validation was conducted in the form of small groups and of large groups which involved 41 students and a member of the Department of Civil Engineering Board. The data analysis was performed in two phases: the developmental phase and the testing phase. The analysis in the development phase was conducted by means of the qualitative approach, while the analysis in the testing stage was conducted by means of the quantitative approach; the two phases should be undergone to analyze the model validation and the trial results. These phases would also be undertaken by the experts. The results of the study show that the model of soft-skill teaching developed for the students of the department of civil engineering had been able to meet the criteria of validity, effectiveness, and practicality.
Determining standard of academic potential based on the Indonesian Scholastic Aptitude Test (TBS) benchmark
Authors: Krisna Idwin Irma , Mardapi Djemari , Azwar Saifuddin
Published: February 2017

The aim of this article was to classify The Indonesian Scholastic Aptitude Test or Tes Bakat Skolastik (TBS) results for each subtest and describe scholastic aptitudes in each subtest. The subject of this study was 36,125 prospective students who took the selection test in some universities. Data analysis began by estimating  testees’ ability using the Item Response Theory, and benchmarking process using the scale anchoring method applying ASP.net web server technology. The results of this research are four benchmarks (based on cutoff scores) on each subtest, characters which differentiate potential for each benchmark, and measurement error on each benchmark. The items netted give a description of the scholastic aptitude potential clearly and indicate uniqueness so that it could distinguish difference in potential between a lower bench and a higher bench. At a higher bench, a higher level of reasoning power is required in analyzing and processing needed information so that the individual concerned could do the problem solving with the right solution. The items netted at a lower bench in the three subtests tend to be few so that the error of measurement at such a bench still tends to be higher compared to that at a higher bench.
Academic performance and moral competence: A match made in heaven?
Authors: Zubairu Umaru Mustapha , Dauda Chetubo Kuta , Sakariyau Olalekan Busra , Paiko Isa Imam
Published: February 2017

This study aims to empirically assess the relationship between accounting students' academic performances and moral competencies by focusing on final-year accounting students enrolled at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The students' moral competencies were measured using a scenario-based instrument developed through a collaboration with Islamic accounting scholars, called the Muslim Accountant Moral Competency Test (MAMOC), whilst students' academic performances were measured using their Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPAs). Contrary to the expected positive relationship between these two variables, the study found a negative, and insignificant, relationship. The implication of this result is that IIUM's Accounting Department needs to conduct a comprehensive review of the ethical content of its courses and use a more effective strategy of how to more effectively integrate Islamic values into the curriculum. Additionally, institutionalizing a measure of students' moral competencies would enable the department to objectively determine how well it is doing in developing the moral competencies of its students.
INDIAN CEREALS SAGA: STANDPOINT AND WAY FORWARD
Authors: Singh Ajoy Kumar , Singh Anil Kumar , Kumar Rakesh , Prakash Ved , Sundaram P.K.
Published: February 2017

Cereals are synonyms of Indian food production, obviously due to its lion share (~ 90 %,) in total Indian food basket. Since time immemorial, fate of Indian agriculture heavily depends upon the success cereals production. The Agriculture glory of India must be strengthened by achieving self sufficiency in food production. India has to improve it agriculture image by leaping from net importer to net exporter. Time has come to show our strong presence in the arena of world agriculture market, as of now, Indian share in the WTO is ~1.0%, which needs to be doubled in quick succession. To achieve ultimate goal of Indian agriculture, there is urgent need to ensure the quality inputs viz., seeds and planting materials, fertilisers, pesticide etc, for that very purpose massive investment in agriculture sector is essential, to strengthen agro-input supply chain linked with agro-advisory service mechanism. A lot more has to be done; we have to have adhered on do more policy. This article discuss on past glory, present status and future prospect of the great Indian food basket “The Cereals”.
Application of optimization techniques for crop planning to improve farm productivity of ICAR-RCER, Patna, India
Authors: UPADHYAYA ASHUTOSH
Published: February 2017

Use of Linear Programming employing Simplex method under application of optimization techniques in agriculture for maximization of profit or minimization of loss is being practiced since long. It gives an opportunity for planning and better allocation of resources in agriculture because one gets an opportunity to identify the interventions in agriculture, which are more profit, oriented either due to less input cost or more income from outputs. In the present paper, various scenarios have been generated by allocating various parcels of farm land under different crops and it was observed that existing practice is least profit oriented and there is fairly good scope of improvement in profit from farm.
Growth Performance and Resource Use Efficiency of Maize in Bihar: Economic Perspectives
Authors: SINGH K. M. , AHMAD NASIM , SINHA D. K. , MISHRA R> R.
Published: February 2017

The present investigation was carried out to estimate growth in area, production and productivity and resource use efficiency of maize in Bihar. During the first period (1970-71 to 1914-15, the compound growth rate (CGR) of area for maize was estimated to be negative (-0.023%), whereas it was observed positive for both production (1.367%) and productivity (1.385%) indicating thereby increase in production growth on account of rise in productivity with the introduction of rabi maize. Technical efficiencies at state level in maize production were found to be 64% for kharif maize and 71% in rabi maize, indicating thereby production changes by 36% and 29% in kharif and rabi maize are possible to increase with the available technology. Allocative mean efficiencies for kharif and rabi maize were calculated 68% and 65%, revealing the fact that farmers could reduce costs by 32% and 35% by using optimum proportions of inputs considering it’s prices while selecting it’s quantities. Further the values of cost efficiency (CE) was computed as 0.44 and 0.46 for both kharif and rabi maize, respectively. This emphasizes that this provides ample scope to reduce the cost of production by 56% and 54% in both seasons of maize through efficient use of available resources (at least cost) to achieve the objective for optimization of income.
Computer-Aided Drug Repurposing: A Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor Celecoxib as a Ligand for Estrogen Receptor Alpha
Authors: Istyastono Enade Perdana , Riswanto Florentinus Dika Octa , Yuliani Sri Hartati
Published: February 2017

A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor celecoxib has been previously reported to have cytotoxic activities towards gastric, prostate, ovarian, colon and breast cancer cell lines. This article reports that the cytotoxic activities of celecoxib could be resulted from its activity as a potent ligand for estrogen receptor alpha (ERα). Aided by molecular docking simulations, an in silico test to examine whether celecoxib is a ligand for estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) was performed followed by in vitro test employing cytotoxic assay using 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) method. The compound was extracted from Celebrex®. Measured by using UV spectrophotometric method at 255.5 nm, it was identified that the content of celecoxib was 102.15 mg/271.48 mg capsule content. The in silico test indicated that celecoxib is a potent ligand for ERα. This finding was confirmed experimentally by an in vitro test that celecoxib has a comparable activity as an ERα ligand to tamoxifen, a drug of choice for breast cancer treatment.
Upaya Pembinaan Masyarakat Dalam Rangka Pengembangan Susu Kambing Pasteurisasi (Suke) pada Kelompok Tani di Desa Lambanan, Kecamatan Balanipa, Kabupaten Polewali Mandar, Sulawesi Barat
Authors: Gustina Sri , Sulmiyati Sulmiyati , Magfrah Magfrah , Marsudi Marsudi
Published: February 2017

Problems faced by the society in Lambanan village are the lack of knowledge and skills of farmers in managing the maintenance goat, the unability of utilizing and processing goat milk and most societies work as goat breeder and farmer. Purpose of this community dedication is to provide skills and the knowledge for the farmers in the Lambanan village about techniques and milking ways as well as handling and processing milk of goat. Method used is partisipative elucidation followed by demonstration and practice. Te training activities which are conducted on 25—26 June 2016 in main hall of Lambanan village ofce, began with in-class learning about maintenance management, handling, processing and marketing management the goat of PE, then followed by demonstrating outside about technique of milking and processing milk of goat pasteurization. Te products of pasteurized goat milk were packaged in glass that was commercialized with label Suke. Te conclusion of this activity shows that the training activities looked very enthusiastic to join this training and actively ask about goat milk processing.
Pembekalan Pemrograman Dasar Komputer bagi Guru TIK dan Siswa Terpilih di Tiga Mitra SMA Kabupaten Bangkalan
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Rachman Fika Hastarita , Hendrawan Yonathan Ferry
Published: February 2017

Programming is a basic skill in computing (Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi–TIK) feld. In our school partners located at Bangkalan, the teachers of computing course have non-computing background (physics, mathematics, biology). Tis condition means that their programming skill is not good enough. Tis is certainly a suboptimal circumstance since teacher’s mastery of a subject has a lot to do with the success of the teaching-learning process. Computer olympics (olimpiade komputer) is a programming competition for high school students. It has two kinds of tests. Tey were mathematical logic and programming problem solving. Because of the lacking in teacher’s programming skill, the preparation event focused only on mathematical logic. Tis approach had led the students to pass through frst/city selection, but it was not enough to pass the second/provincial selection. In this community service, we gave programming learning modules to the school partners and also train them about pascal programming. Te initial targets were TIK teachers who were also the preparation event coaches. Afer several considerations, we asked the schools to also send their best students as participants for the training. Te purpose were to not only prepare the current participant team, but also to support the regeneration of future teams. By the end of this activity, our partners’ teachers and students have had a better pascal programming skills. Tis result is shown in the increasing scores they get in their pre, mid, and fnal training evaluations.
Mergers and acquisitions: A review of the literature
Authors: Cox Raymond A. K.
Published: February 2017

This paper is a selected literature review of the theories and empirical evidence on mergers and acquisitions. Initially, the fundamental factors, and the underlying theories, causing mergers is explored. Subsequently, the empirical evidence is examined on: (1) the operating performance of the acquirers and the acquired firms before and after the merger, (2) stockholder wealth impact, (3) form of payment used to complete the acquisition, (4) conglomerate mergers, and (5) corporate governance affecting the firm’s ownership and control.
AMMI model in the analysis of genotype by environment interaction of conventionally and organically grown onion
Authors: Brdar-Jokanovic Milka , Girek Zdenka , Ugrinovic Milan , Sikora Vladimir , Djalovic Ivica , Zdravkovic Jasmina
Published: February 2017

This study was aimed to assess the stability of direct yield components (bulb
weight and number plot-1) and other yield contributing characteristics (bulb
diameter, height and index, neck diameter and length, plant height, emergence
and vegetation period) in five commercial onion cultivars grown in
conventional and organic environments, by employing additive main effect and
multiplicative interaction (AMMI) statistical model in data analysis. The
two-year field trial organized in complete randomized blocks included the
plots maintained in four regimes: mineral fertilization (conventional),
without fertilization, fertilization with farmyard manure and with bacterial
fertilizer (organic). Each treatment by year combination was considered as an
environment. Analysis of variance of AMMI model calculated for the
investigated traits showed that all sources of variation (genotypes,
environments, genotype by environment interaction) were highly significant.
The largest proportions of the total sum of squares were encompassed by
environments, except for emergence and bulb index with the pronounced effect
of genotypes (67.26 and 52.54%, respectively) and neck length with the
genotype by environment interaction amounting 44.59%. Generally, the effects
of the interactions were in the common range. The AMMI model with two axes
was concluded as the best model for the investigated traits. Onions grown in
conventional system outperformed the organic ones. However, good performance
of the genotypes was accompanied with low stability across the environments
and vice versa. Therefore breeding programs intended to develop cultivars
adapted to alternative production systems should rely on the experiments set
in the corresponding environments that include various combinations of
genotypes and agro-technical procedures based on the principles of organic
agriculture.
Synergistic effect of environmental and genomic stress on wing size of drosophila subobscura
Authors: Tanaskovic Marija , Kurbalija-Novicic Zorana , Kenig Bojan , Veselinovic Savic , Stamenkovic-Radak Marina , Andjelkovic Marko
Published: February 2017

Growing anthropogenic influence on every aspect of environment arise
important issues regarding the ability of populations and species to adapt to
variant pressures. Lead is one of the most present contaminants in the
environment with detrimental influence on organisms and populations. In
combination with genomic stress, lead may act synergistically, leading to
reduction in adaptive values. We sampled two Drosophila subobscura
populations, from ecologically different habitats and established differences
in genetic backgrounds and population histories. In order to establish
different levels of genome heterozygosity, series of intra-line,
intra-population and between population crosses were made. The progeny was
reared on a standard Drosophila medium and a medium with 200?g/mL of lead
acetate and right wing of approximately 4000 individuals was used for
geometric morphometric analysis of wing size. Results showed that lead
significantly reduces wing size and that magnitude of this reduction is
dependent on genetic background, indicating synergistic effect of genomic and
environmental stress. There is also an indication of strong female origin
influence on the outcome of hybridization when source of environmental stress
is lead. Our results showed that the genetic structure of populations is of
great importance for population fitness in anthropogenic induced stressful
conditions. Further studies of synergistic effect of genetic and
environmental stress are needed, as well as studies of its outcome in natural
populations.
Applying Mendelian rules in rapeseed (Brassica napus) breeding
Authors: Marjanovic-Jeromela Ana , Dimitrijevic Aleksandra , Terzic Sreten , Mikic Aleksandar , Atlagic Jovanka , Miladinovic Dragana , Jankulovska Mirjana , Savic Jasna , Friedt Wolfgang
Published: February 2017

Rapeseed is one of the most important sources of edible oil, raw material for
industry, as well as feed. The yield and quality of rapeseed have
significantly been improved in recent decades as a result of intensive
breeding and optimized production technology. The application of Mendel's
rules in introducing monogenic traits has also contributed to success in
rapeseed breeding. Rule 1, which refers to the uniformity of F1 generation,
is now the basis of widespread development of rapeseed hybrids. Rule 2,
dealing with genetic segregation in the F2 generation, is the basis for
understanding the process of breeding lines. Rule 3, regarding the
independent segregation of genes and traits, while exempting linked traits,
is the basis of combining different desirable properties by selection. In
the last few decades, the systematic use of Mendel's rules has contributed
to the improvement of many properties of rapeseed, including tolerance to
biotic and abiotic stress, yield and seed quality. Particular progress has
been made in breeding for resistance to diseases, including the
identification of molecular markers for marker-assisted selection. The next
objective of rapeseed breeding is to create varieties with improved
tolerance to environmental stress (e.g. frost, heat, and drought). Based on
Mendel's rules, classical breeding methods and the latest developments in
the field of molecular genetics and breeding, future progress is expected in
the field of rapeseed breeding with an emphasis on polygenic, quantitative
traits such as biomass, seed, and oil yield.
Diversity in chemical composition and yield of essential oil from two Mentha species
Authors: Golparvar Ahmad , Hadipanah Amin
Published: February 2017

The genus Mentha, which belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Essential oil
yield and chemical components of two Mentha species including Mentha
longifolia (L.) Huds. and (Mentha spicata L.) collected from three ecotypes
in Iran were investigated. The essential oils of samples were obtained by
hydro-distillation, and analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
(GC-MS). A significant difference (p < 0.05) in oil yields was obtained from
the aerial parts of two Mentha species. The essential oil yields were
obtained from the aerial of M. longifolia, 0.62, 0.85 and 1.24 ml / 100 g dry
matter identified in Ardestan, Saman and Kuhrang province, respectively and
the aerial of M. spicata, 0.49, 1.02 and 1.54 ml / 100 g dry matter
identified in Ardestan, Saman and Kuhrang province, respectively. Results
indicated significant differences (p < 0.01) among the aerial for the main
constituents in the essential oil from two Mentha species. The major
constituents of the essential oil from the aerial of M. longifolia collected
from Ardestan province were pulegone (31.21%), 1,8-cineole (23.01%), sabinene
(6.76%), the aerial of M. longifolia collected from Saman province were
pulegone (31.06%), 1,8-cineole (24.34%), sabinene (7.45%) and the aerial of
M. longifolia collected from Kuhrang province were pulegone (36.42%) and
1,8-cineole (29.49%). The major constituents of the essential oil from the
aerial of M. spicata collected from Ardestan province were 1,8-cineole
(35.28%), carvone (30.71%), the aerial of M. spicata collected from Saman
province were carvone (35.37%), 1,8-cineole (24.35%), pulegone (18.67%) and
the aerial of M. spicata collected from Kuhrang province were carvone
(41.51%), 1,8-cineole (25.95%). Generally, a comparison of our results with
the previous reports suggests differences in the essential oil compositions
and oil yield of the plant material could be attributed to genetic diversity
in two Menthe species.
Detection of ISSR markers linked to seed oil biochemical characteristics in castor (Ricinus communis L.) through association analysis
Authors: Darvishzadeh Reza
Published: February 2017

In major crops, panels of germplasm accessions have been assembled for allele
mining at targeted candidate genes and for whole-genome association mapping
studies. A germplasm collection of 60 genotypes belong to 12 castor
accessions from six different provinces of Iran were evaluated for seven
biochemical traits as important seed oil components and tested for
significant association with the allelic profile of 16 ISSR primers. Study of
population structure as a prerequisite for association analysis showed that
there is six possible subgroups (K=6) in the studied population that also
barplot results confirmed it. Mixed linear model (MLM) were used to discover
marker/trait associations. As a result, 37 marker-trait significant
associations (P?0.05) were identified and a maximum number of marker-trait
associations (27.03%) were identified for Stearic acid. The identified and
associated markers are expected to be useful in marker-aided breeding of high
oil content genotypes in castor.
Correlation and path analysis of yield and yield components of confectionary sunflower
Authors: Hladni Nada , Jocic Sinisa , Mijic Anto , Miklic Vladimir , Miladinovic Dragana
Published: February 2017

Path coefficient analysis was applied to gain information on direct and
indirect effects of studied traits (seed oil content, kernel oil content,
seed protein content, kernel protein content, head diameter, kernel ratio and
plant height) on sunflower seed yield. Traits which exhibit the highest
effects on seed yield will be used as a selection criterion in confectionary
sunflower breeding. The research was conducted during three vegetation
seasons on 22 experimental confectionary sunflower hybrids, created in
breeding program the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops. Among the
largest number of examined traits, significant and highly significant
correlations were found. With the analysis of simple correlation coefficients
a low interdependence was determined between, kernel protein content, plant
heights with seed yield. Negative but weak correlation was determined between
kernel oil content, seed protein content, kernel ratio with seed yield.
Established a negative strong correlation of head diameter (-0.190*) and
negative very strong correlation of seed oil content (-0.351**) with seed
yield. The seed oil content had a very strong direct negative effect on seed
yield (DE=-0.831**). The head diameter, plant height, seed protein content had
weak negative direct effect on seed yield. Kernel protein content and kernel
oil content has demonstrated a weak direct positive effect on seed yield.
Path coefficient analysis for seed yield showed very strong direct effect for
kernel ratio (DE=0.487*) on seed yield, it shows that the kernel ratio is
important selection criterion for confectionary sunflower breeding.
The spectrum of microdeletian syndromes at the hospital of Lithuanian university of health sciences
Authors: Cesaityte Karina , Serapinas Danielius
Published: February 2017

Microdeletion syndrome is a rare condition which can be diagnosed by
fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) method. We analyzed microdeletion
syndromes cases during ten years period (2005-2015) at The Hospital of
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. We report 2 patients with
Prader-Willi syndrome, 2 patients with Smith-Magenis syndrome, 1 patient
with Angelman syndrome and 1 patient with Cri du Chat syndrome. All
syndromes were confirmed by FISH. These cases contain mainly data about
phenotype abnormalities and clinical symptoms.
Effects of soybean carbohydrates and Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43 on metabolic processes in rat colon
Authors: Lukic Jovanka , Dinic Miroslav , Marcetic Mirjana , Milenkovic Marina , Begovic Jelena , Strahinic Ivana
Published: February 2017

Aim of this work was to assess the metabolic and physiological changes that
occurred in the hind gut of rats after feeding with soybean carbohydrates
alone and in combination with Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43. Wistar rats
were gavaged with soybean flour for 28 days. The parameters assessed
included fecal volatile organic compounds, and L-lactate, reducing sugars,
proteins, ammonia and water levels in the colonic lumen. The presence of
lactic acid (LAB), sulfate reducing (SRB) and methanogenic bacteria was
assessed by semi-quantitative PCR. Malondialdehyde levels as well as
lymphoid tissue size in ileal and colonic mucosa were also evaluated. On the
basics of the results obtained, correlation network was created, setting the
parameters tested in research in two metabolic groups: saccharolytic and
proteolytic fermentation group. The principal finding of the study is a
negative correlation between oral administration of BGRA43 and increase of
parameters related to carbohydrate fermentation in the gut, and a positive
correlation to factors related to proteolytic fermentation. On the contrary,
soybean carbohydrates were correlated with increased values of factors
related to carbohydrate catabolism. Different effects of BGRA43 and soybean
carbohydrates on metabolic processes in colonic lumen indicate the
possibility of applying the BGRA43 in alleviating the gastrointestinal
symptoms occurring after consuming hardly digestible carbohydrates.
Detecting level of genetic differentiation in two closely related species of Drosophila: D. bipectinata and D. malerkotliana
Authors: Singh A.K. , Kumar Sanjay , Singh Neha
Published: February 2017

A considerable amount of allozyme variation exists among different
populations of a Drosophila species. Such allozyme variation can also be
observed between two closely related species of Drosophila which show
reproductive isolation but experience mating under laboratory conditions and
produce hybrids. D. bipectinata and D. malerkotliana are two closely related
sympatric species and belong to bipectinata species complex. Allozyme
polymorphism studies conducted with them and their hybrids reveal that these
two species have enough genetic differentiation due to allozyme variation at
three enzyme coding loci; however, their hybrids exhibit common allozyme
variants of both the species. The hybrids exhibit very little genetic
differentiation from either of their parents.
Variability of head diameter in sunflower hybrids depending on planting date
Authors: Balalic Igor , Crnobarac Jovan , Jocic Sinisa , Miklic Vladimir , Radic Velimir , Dusanic Nenad
Published: February 2017

Head size contributes substantially to seed yield of sunflower because it
influences both number of seeds per head, and seed size. The aim of this
field study was to determine the variability of head diameter in sunflower
hybrids depending on planting date across three cropping seasons. Three
hybrids (Miro, Rimi, Pobednik) were sown at four planting dates (PD1 - 20th
of March, PD2 - 10th of April, PD3 - 30th of April, PD4 - 20th of May). Head
diameter was analysed in the stage of flowering and physiological maturity.
The trial was arranged as Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four
replications. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that the effect of year,
hybrid, planting date and most interactions were highly significant for head
diameter in the flowering stage. In the stage of physiological maturity head
diameter varied significantly depending only on the planting date. Also, all
interactions, except year ? hybrid (Y ? H), were highly significant. Planting
date had significant influence on head diameter in the stage of flowering and
physiological maturity in sunflower. With later sowing head diameter
increased, so that significantly highest head diameter across planting dates
was found in PD4 (11.8 cm in flowering stage, and 22.6 cm at the stage of
physiological maturity). Study results may be helpful in the recommendation
for optimal planting date in sunflower.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL SOFTWARE MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF DENGAN STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP DAN HASIL BELAJAR FISIKA SISWA KELAS XII SMA
Authors: P Suwindra I Nyoman
Published: February 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mengembangkan modul fisika multimedia interaktif,(2) menjelaskan perbedaan pengaruh antara belajar dengan modul multimedia (MPMM) danmodel pembelajaran konvensional (MPK) terhadap pemahaman konsep, dan (3)menjelaskan perbedaan pengaruh antara MPMM dan MPK terhadap hasil belajar fisikasiswa kelas XII SMA. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut dilakukan penelitian dalam duatahapan, yaitu: pengembangan modul dan eksperimen. Data dikumpulkan dengan tes,angket, wawancara. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis secara statistik deskriptif danmultivariat. Hasil penelitian diperoleh sebagai berikut. (1) Terdapat perbedaan pemahamankonsep antara kemompok belajar dengan MPMM dan kelompok belajar dengan MPK(F=250,602; p<0,05). Nilai rata-rata pemahaman konsep kelompok siswa yang belajar dengan MPMM lebih tinggi daripada yang belajar dengan MPK (=10,831; SD=0,684;p<0,05).  (2) Terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar fisika antara belajar dengan MPMM danbelajar dengan MPK (F=385,237; p<0,05). Nilai rata-rata hasil belajar siswa kelompok belajar dengan MPMM lebih tinggi daripada kelompok belajar dengan MPK (=11,555;SD=0,589; p<0,05). Berdasarkan analisis respon, siswa memberi respon postif terhadapmodul. Oleh karena itu, modul fisika multimedia interaktif layak dan efektif untukmeningkatkan pemahaman konsep dan hasil belajar siswa.
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PENDIDIKAN MULTIKULTUR BERBANTUAN MODUL BERBASIS MASALAH YANG BERORIENTASI PADA SPIRITUALISME DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPS – SD
Authors: Sudiatmaka Ketut
Published: February 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mewujudkan model pendidikan multikultur sekolahdasar dan perangkat pembelajarannya yang terdiri dari: (1) model pendidikan multikulturSD, (2) perangkat evaluasi yang sesuai dengan karakteristik Kurikulum 2006. Untukmendapatkan jawaban yang empiris, data dalam penelitian ini dikumpulkan dengan studipustaka, lembar validasi, lembar observasi, angket, tes hasil belajar dan wawancara. Hasilpenelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) candraan materi dan kompetensi mata pelajaran IPS dikelas-kelas awal sekolah dasar secara umum berisikan kompetensi yang terkait dengan:lingkungan, kesenangan diri (hobi), kebersihan, kerjasama, dan tempat-tempat umum(public area). (2) Pengembangan dilakukan dengan mekanisme sebagai berikut: fokusgroup discussion, individual perspektif, seminar dan lokakarya, simulasi model, danjustifikasi dan validasi model. (3) Bentuk akhir dari model pendidikan multikultur dalampembelajaran IPS menganut paradigma sekuensi-karakteristik materi. (4) Bentuk dariinstrumen penilaian pendidikan multikultur yang visibel untuk dikembangkan antara lain:self-esteem, penilaian kinerja, skala sikap, tes keterampilan sosial, penilaian literasi sosialbudaya,skalasikap,tesketerampilanberpikir,danyanglainnya.(5)Bentukakhirdarimodelpembelajaranberbasismultikultur terdiri dari komponen-komponen yang sinergis mutualis,dan (6) Siswa yang dibelajarkan dengan model pembelajaran berpendekatan multikulturmemiliki prestasi belajar yang lebih baik dibandingkan dengan siswa yang dibelajarkandengan model konvensional, baik pada siswa yang memiliki sikap spiritualisme tinggi,maupun siswa yang memiliki sikap spiritualisme rendah.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT VISUALISASI KOMPUTER SISTEM AKUNTANSI BERBASIS ICT DENGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERPENDEKATAN CTL
Authors: Sri Musmini Lucy
Published: February 2017

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh pesatnya perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan danteknologi yang terjadi dalam ilmu akuntansi. Tuntutan era global akan kemampauanprofessional mengharapkan tenaga kerja bidang akuntansi  harus bisa menguasai kombinasi perkembangan ilmu akuntansi dan teknologi dalam melaksanakan tugas merekasehari-hari. Apalagi perkembangan teknologi komputer berbasis Information andCommunication Technology (ICT) yang sudah tidak membedakan jarak dalam penyusunanlaporan keuangan akuntansi. Tujuan jangka panjang penelitian ini adalah terwujudnya Perangkat Visualisasi Komputer Sistem Akuntansi  Berbasis Information andCommunication Technology (ICT) Dengan Model Pembelajaran Berpendekatan  ContextualTeaching And Learning yang valid, praktis, relevan dan mengikuti pesatnya perkembanganilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi. Penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran Instructional Development Model (ID Model). Hasil penelitianmenunjukkan bahwa: (1) Perangkat visualisasi sistem akuntansi yang menjadi produkpenelitian sampai dengan tahun kedua ini menggambarkan bagaimana sistem akuntansisuatu perusahaan dengan berbasis kasus-kasus akuntansi yang diprioritaskan dalam bentuk: formulir, Jurnal, buku besar, buku besar pembantu dan laporan keuangan.Perangkat visualisasi sistem akuntansi ini baru berupa media visualisasi yang belum di linkdengan perkembangan ICT. (2)  Terkait pada kepuasan pengguna dalam perkuliahansecara general menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 31,4% peserta kuliah merasa sangat puasdengan produk penelitian, sebagian besar peserta kuliah atau 61,6% merasa puas denganpemanfaat perangkat visualisasi namun masih ada peserta sebanyak 7,1% merasa kurangpuas dalam pemanfaatan perangkat visualisasi dalam rangka pembelajaran mata kuliahSistem Akuntansi. Hal ini menunjukkan produk penelitian masih perlu untuk disempurnakanlagi baik dari segi substansi maupun dalam hal tampilan dan kepraktisan operasional.
MENINGKATKAN MUTU PEMBELAJARAN MENULIS ARGUMENTASI DI SEKOLAH DASAR KELAS V LABORATORIUM UNDIKSHA BERDASARKAN PENDEKATAN KONTEKS DAN PROSES BERMEDIAKAN GAMBAR
Authors: Wendra I Wayan
Published: February 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan pembelajaran menulisargumentasi di sekolah dasar kelas V Laboratorium Undiksha berdasarkan pendekatankonteks dan proses bermediakan gambar dapat: (1) meningkatkan aktivitas siswa dalampembelajaran, (2) meningkatkan hasil belajar menulis argumentasi, dan (3) dapatmengetahui respon siswa terhadap penerapan pembelajaran tersebut. Rancanganpenelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dua siklus. Penelitiandilakukan di kelas Vb SD Lab. Undiksha. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui observasi,tugas menulis argumentasi,, dan wawancara serta angket. Teknik analisis datanya adalahdeskriptif kualitatif( untuk data masalah 1) dan deskriptif kuantitatif(untuk masalah 2 dan 3).Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan pembelajaran menulis argumentasiberdasarkan pendekatan konteks dan proses bermediakan gambar dapat meningkatkanaktivitas siswa yakni sebelumnya pembelajaran berpusat pada guru, setelah tindakanpembelajaran berpusat pada siswa. Hasil belajar menulis argumentasi siswa juga meningkatyakni sebelumnya hasil belajarnya berkategori cukup, setelah tindakan berkategori baik,serta seluruh siswa merespon positif terhadap pelaksanaan pembelajaran tersebut.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN SIMULASI BINARY TREE BERBASIS CAI TERHADAP MOTIVASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA DISKRIT MAHASISWA JURUSAN PTI UNDIKSHA
Authors: Agustini Ketut
Published: February 2017

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah memanfaatkan produk yang dihasilkan melalui pengujiansecara eksperimen, untuk mengetahui efektifitas produk terhadap tingkat penguasaankonsep mahasiswa jurusan Pendidikan Teknik Informatika Undiksha. Rancangan penelitianyang digunakan adalah quasi eksperimen menggunakan desain post test dengan kelompokeksperimen dan kontrol yang tidak diacak. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa responmahasiswa terhadap penggunaan sistem simulasi binary tree berbasis CAI dalamperkuliahan matematika diskrit adalah positif dan Motivasi belajar mahasiswa masuk dalamkategori tinggi. Pengujian rumusan hipotesis yang dilakukan dengan uji t (student) diperolehhasil bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikanantara hasil belajar mahasiswa yang dibelajarkan menggunakan Media Simulasi binary tree berbasis CAI dengan mahasiswayang dibelajarkan tanpa menggunakan Media Simulasi binary tree berbasis CAI. Hal inimenunjukkan bahwa simulasi binary tree berbasis CAI merupakan media yang efektifdigunakan untuk meningkatkan penguasaan konsep mahasiswa dalam perkuliahanmatematika diskrit di jurusan Pendidikan Teknik Informatika Undiksha Singaraja.
PENGARUH PETUNJUK PRAKTIKUM IPA BERMUATAN PERUBAHAN KONSEPTUAL TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP IPA PADA MAHASISWA PGSD
Authors: Margunayasa I Gede
Published: February 2017

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memaparkan pengaruh penggunaan petunjuk praktikum IPA bermuatan perubahan konseptual terhadap peningkatan pemahaman konsep IPA pada mahasiswa jurusan PGSD. Penelitian ini merupakan quasi eksperimen. Sampel penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester 3 program alih kredit Jurusan PGSD yang berjumlah 10 orang mahasiswa. Rancangan penelitian menggunakan One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Variabel bebasnya adalah penggunaan petunjuk praktikum IPA bermuatan perubahan konseptual, sedangkan variabel terikatnya adalah pemahaman konsep. Data yang diperoleh selanjutnya dianalisis dengan analisis deskriptif dan analisis infrensial. Analisis inferensial menggunakan uji t sampel berpasangan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat dinyatakan bahwa terdapat peningkatan pemahaman konsep yang signifikan setelah diterapkan petunjuk praktikum IPA bermuatan perubahan konseptual   (t = 12,366; p<0,05). Rata-rata pemahaman konsep mahasiswa meningkat dari 50,25 menjadi 80,75.
Pengembangan Perangkat Praktikum Ilmu Pengetahuan Bumi dan Antariksa Berbasis Kemampuan Generik Sains untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Laboratorium Calon Guru Fisika
Authors: Pujani Ni Made
Published: February 2017

Studi menggunakan Research and Development (R & D) tahun pertama ini dilakukan untuk menghasilkan Perangkat Pembelajaran Praktikum Berbasis Kemampuan Generik Sains (P3BKGS) bagi calon guru fisika. Penyusunan perangkat pembelajaran diawali dengan analisis kebutuhan melalui studi literatur dan lapangan. Draft P3BKGS untuk Ilmu Pengetahuan Bumi dan Antariksa (IPBA) ini terdiri dari 10 topik praktikum, masing-masing lima topik praktikum kebumian dan astronomi. Karakteristik pembelajaran P3BKGS diawali dengan melakukan eksplorasi terhadap program simulasi, menyusun rancangan praktikum IPBA berbasis kemampuan generik sains secara kelompok, membuat alat peraga, berkolaborasi dalam menyempurnakan dan melaksanakan rancangan kelompok, melakukan presentasi dan diskusi, serta melaporkan hasil kegiatan secara mandiri. Instrumen yang disusun adalah tes paktikum, tes kemampuan generik sains, lembar observasi, dan angket respon. P3BKGS diharapkan dapat mengembangkan keterampilan laboratorium, kemampuan generik sains, meningkatkan keterlibatan mahasiswa secara aktif selama proses pembelajaran dan memungkinkan mahasiswa belajar lebih mandiri. Selanjutnya draft P3BKGS ini akan divalidasi melalui uji coba terbatas dan uji coba luas untuk penyempurnaan.
PENDIDIKAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN BERBASIS UMKM UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN BUDAYA KEWIRAUSAHAAN DI PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Suharsono Naswan
Published: February 2017

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menghasilkan alternatif Model Pendidikan Kewirausahaan terpadu berbasis UMKM dalam usaha menumbuhkembangkan budaya kewirausahaan perguruan tinggi. Sistem Pendidikan Kewirausahaan dengan fasilitas perangkat pendukung yang tersedia untuk kegiatan tridarma PT didasarkan pada pemikiran bahwa peningkatan kompetensi perilaku berkarya lulusan perguruan tinggi erat kaitannya dengan upaya meningkatkan daya saing output di pasar kerja. Salah satu upaya yang dapat ditempuh adalah mengaitkan kompetensi utama program studi dengan program pengembangan budaya kewirausahaan yang melembaga. Dalam konteks kegiatan ini, budaya kewirausahaan mencakup penguasaan dasar konseptual dan prosedur mengimplementasikannya dalam kegiatan nyata di lokasi UMKM untuk menghasilkan produk karya cipta para pelaku kegiatan wirausaha. Kedua aspek itu kembangkan secara sistematik melalui kegiatan belajar yang berangkai dan berkesinambungan dalam disain blended learning dari teori ke aplikasi. Pengintegrasian kegiatan belajar melalui tatap-muka dan belajar melalui website (on-lines) dalam suatu kegiatan belajar itulah hal baru yang menjadi ciri khas kegiatan yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini.  Secara teoretik, rekayasa pengembangan mengikuti alur pendekatan sistem dan pemikiran teori belajar konstruktivistik yang disesuaiakan dengan prosedur kerja penelitian pengembangan. Isi bahan ajar dan urutan skenario kegiatan pembelajaran mengikuti alur model PATRIOT. Kegiatan pembelajaran dimulai dari proses pemahaman terhadap ajaran nilai dan karakter, dilanjutkan ke penguasaan dasar keilmuan (PAT), dan keterampilan untuk mengenali realitas, info-bisnis, dan obyek (RIO) bisnis di lapangan. Berbekal ketiga kompetensi dasar itulah, skenario pembelajaran difokuskan ke peningkatan capaian kompetensi perilaku berkarya dalam bentuk tindakan yaitu menyusun Rancana Bisnis jasa, dagang dan industri. Prototipa kelima sub-domain itu didesain, diuji-coba, dan direvisi, serta diimplementasikan pada bidang garapan Pendidikan Kewirausahaan di Perguruan Tinggi sejalan dengan visi, misi dan karakteristiknya. Dari pekerjaan itu ditargetkan luaran produk yang bisa dicapai secara bertahap sebagai bagian dari sistem Manajemen Pendidikan Kewirausahaan. Produk itu berupa Model PKWU dengan 10 komponen fungsional dalam formula Epkwu: f → AKU PATRIOT, yang dapat diaplikasikan untuk menumbuh-kembangkan jiwa wirausaha mahasiswa melalui jalur UMKM. Hasil pengujian model di lapangan menunjukkan bahwa, ajaran nilai, konsep, prinsip dasar, aturan dan teori yang dipelajari dapat meningkatkan pemahaman, sedangkan pembelajaran tentang realitas, info, dan obyek UMKM meningkatkan kemampuan menyusun Rencana Usaha Sejenis setelah mahasiswa melakukan kegiatan praktek kerja di  lapangan.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN E-LEARNING MATA KULIAH WAWASAN PENDIDIKAN DASAR, TELAAH KURIKULUM PENDIDIKAN DASAR, PENDIDIKIAN IPS SEKOLAH DASAR, PERSPEKTIF GLOBAL DAN PROBLEMATIKA PENDIDIKAN DASAR
Authors: Lasmawan Wayan
Published: February 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan model pengorganisasian materi dan perangkat penilaian pembelajaran mata kuliah wawasan pendidikan dasar, pendidikan, filsafat Ilmu, dan perspektif global yang berbasis sosial  budaya secara integratif dan holistik yang mencakup domain kognisi, afeksi, nilai, dan psikomotor. Penentuan sampel untuk validasi digunakan dua tahap yaitu expert sampling pada dua orang ahli dalam bidang itu, dan sampling purposive yang digunakan sebagai sampling penelitian. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian payung, sehingga dalam proses pelaksanaannya akan memayungi penelitian tesis 12 orang mahasiswa Program Pascasarjana Undiksha, yang masih aktif, yaitu mereka yang saat ini berada di semester I dan semester III, khususnya mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Dasar (S2 Pendas). Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang dikombinasikan dengan  rubrik. Setelah data terkumpul, data dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif.  Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesesuaian dan kedalaman materi, pengorganisasian materi, penggunaan bahasa, dan kepraktisan konten E-learning, terkategori sangat baik. Berdasarkan analisis kualitatif didapatkan simpulan bahwa perlu ditambahkan pendekatan penelitian kombinatif (Mix Method) sebagai suatu sub-bahasan.
SISTEM EVALUASI DAN KESIAPAN PELAKSANAAN PPL- REAL DI SEKOLAH MITRA
Authors: Panca Adi I Putu
Published: February 2017

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) Untuk menganalisis sistem evaluasi kompetensi profesional, pedagogik, sosial dan kepribadian mahasiswa dalam pelaksanaan PPL di sekolah mitra. (2) Untuk menganalisis kesiapan mahasiswa dalam melaksanakan kegiatan PPL di sekolah mitra. Subjek penelitian ini adalah Kepala Sekolah, mahasiswa PPL, Dosen Pembimbing dan Guru Pamong. Subjek penelitian ditentukan secara purposif. Data yang diperlukan dalam penelitian ini dikumpulkan dengan metode  wawancara, dan penyebaran kuisioner. Untuk lebih meyakinkan perolehan data melalui kuesioner, maka pengumpulan data dilengkapi dengan wawancara terbimbing. Penyebaran angket dan wawancara dilaksanakan oleh tim peneliti. Pengambilan data dilaksanakan pada saat pelaksanaan PPL atau setelah mahasiswa  memasuki tahap akhir latihan mandiri. Untuk menganalisis data dilakukan dengan analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Luaran yang diharapkan dapat dihasilkan melalui penelitian ini secara lengkap dapat diuraikan sebagai berikut. a) Rancangan sederhana tentang sistem evaluasi pelaksanaan PPL Real, b) Buku Pedoman Pelaksanaan PPL yang lebih sempurna yang berdasarkan pada data dan fakta emperis, c) Artikel yang siap dipublikasikan pada jurnal nasional terakreditasi atau jurnal nasional lain yang telah memiliki ISSN.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR MATA KULIAH TEORI DAN PRAKTEK RENANG II
Authors: Suwiwa I Gede
Published: February 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar  mata kuliah teori dan praktek renang II. Penelitian merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan selama 2 siklus dengan subjek penelitiannya mahasiswa semester II Jurusan Pendidikan Jasmani, kesehatan dan Rekreasi. Data penelitian ini diperoleh dari hasil pengamatan aktivitas belajar dan hasil belajar renang gaya dada dan kupu-kupu. Dari analisis data, secara klasikal pada siklus I  dan siklus II skor rata-rata  aktivitas belajar  renang II mahasiswa tergolong aktif dengan perolehan skor 12,91 pada rentang   12,25  ≤    < 15,75 kategori aktif. Sedangkan ketuntasan hasil belajar secara klasikal adalah 100 % Berdasarkan data siklus I dan siklus II, disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar mata kuliah teori dan praktek renang II. Disarankan kepada dosen penjasorkes, agar menerapkan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw dalam proses pembelajaran, karena terbukti dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PRAKTIKUM BERORIENTASI LINGKUNGAN PENUNJANG PEMBELAJARAN IPA SMP SESUAI KURIKULUM 2013
Authors: Putu Subamia I Dewa
Published: February 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan menghasilkan perangkat praktikum berorientasi lingkungan pada mata pelajaran IPA SMP sesuai kurikulum 2013. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan yang mengacu pada model pengembangan oleh Borg dan Gall, yang dapat dibagi menjadi tiga tahap, yaitu: studi pendahuluan, studi pengembangan, dan uji produk. Data yang dikumpulkan berupa data kualitatif dan kuantitatif menggunakan angket. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah ahli, guru, dan siswa. Guru dan siswa yang dijadikan sampel pada uji coba adalah guru IPA dan siswa SMPN 2 Singaraja. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa perangkat praktikum yang dikembangkan termasuk kriteria valid. Skor rata-rata uji keterbacaan pada uji coba terbatas termasuk kriteria sangat valid. Pada uji coba terbatas dan luas hampir seluruh siswa memberi respon positif terhadap pemanfaatan perangkat praktikum yang dikembangkan. Guru memberi respon positif terhadap perangkat praktikum berorientasi lingkungan, baik dari segi kemudahan mempersiapkan maupun mengimplementasikannya. Disimpulkan bahwa perangkat praktikum berorientasi lingkungan yang dikembangkan sudah memenuhi kriteria relevan dan mudah digunakan.