bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A correlative study of copper, iron, zinc and haematological parameters in oral cancer patients
Authors:   MBBS Student, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, S S Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere, Karnataka, INDIA., Sabu Joel
Published: August 2021

Background: Alteration in levels of copper, iron and zinc variate the enzymatic actions in our body and thereby play a major role in etiopathogenesis of oral carcinogenesis. Aim of the study: The present study was mainly aimed to estimate, compare and correlate the serum levels of copper, iron and zinc with haematological parameters in oral cancer patients in comparison to normal controls. Methods: The collected serum of cases and controls were analyzed by using standard spectrophotometric methods in spectrophotometer analyzer and the data obtained was analysed and represented as Mean ± SD, mean difference was analyzed by Student’s T-test and Chi- square test for significance and strength of association by Karl Pearson’s correlation using SPSSv23 software. Results: Mean serum level of iron was significantly lower and the levels of zinc and copper in patients with oral cancerous lesions were significantly higher than that of healthy individuals. Pearson’s r data analysis, revealed a significant negative correlation between iron with platelets, and MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration). A significant positive correlation was seen between iron with haemoglobin and lymphocytes; between copper with leucocytes. Conclusions: The serum levels of zinc and copper in group I were significantly higher when compared to controls. There was a significant lower serum level of iron in Group-I when compared to controls. A significant correlation was seen in between serum trace elements and haematological parameters in oral cancer. This suggests the involvement of trace elements in variations of haematological parameters in the pathogenesis of oral carcinogenesis.
Assessment of Microalbuminuria with glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) among type 2 diabetic patients
Authors:   Professor and HOD, Department of Biochemistry, Al - Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzh. District Idukki. Kerala- 685605. INDIA., Kollur Pampareddy B
Published: August 2021

Background: The present study aimed to assess the relationship between Microalbuminuria and HbA1c among type 2 DM patients. Materials and methods: In the present study, 50 type 2 diabetic subjects and 50 healthy non-diabetic subjects were investigated for fasting blood sugar (FBG), and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and urinary microalbuminuria (24hr) Results: The mean ± SDs of FBG, HbA1c, and urinary microalbumin, in controls, were in the range of 93.30 ± 10.09, 4.80 ± 0.192, and 25.14 ± 3.55, respectively. It is observed that the mean ± SDs of FBG, HbA1c, and urinary microalbumin, in cases, were in the range of 174.80 ± 9.57, 7.81 ± 1.58, and 120.7 ± 1.58, respectively. It was evident that FBG, HbA1c, and urinary microalbumin levels were increased in cases as compared to controls. The mean ± SD level of FBG, HbA1c, and urinary microalbumin were statistically significantly increased in diabetic cases compared to non-diabetic controls (P<0.0001). Conclusion: The present study concludes that poor glycemic control among type 2 DM patients may lead to the development of microalbuminuria, which in turn brings about changes resulting in progressive renal diseases. The situation can be averted by maintaining good glycemic control and adopting a healthy lifestyle. The study recommends regular screening of HbA1c, microalbuminuria among type 2 diabetic patients for identification and timely management of patients at risk.
Impact of Whatsapp in improving learning among 9th semester MBBS students
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Viswabharathi Medical College and General Hospital, Kurnool, INDIA., Reddy Y Satish
Published: August 2021

Background: Interactive Teaching learning can be used in clinical subjects like surgery for better participation of students as one-way didactic lectures do not involve active participation of students. WhatsApp is one of the most famous messaging services which everyone use and it is easy, cheaper, and faster. Objective: the purpose of the study was to study the impact of whatsapp in improving learning in general surgery among 9th semester medical students. Methods: This study was conducted among 9th semester MBBS students in Surgery department. Students were divided into group a (study group) and group b(control group) by a simple random sampling. Gastric cancer was discussed among students of both Groups through didactic teaching. after didactic teaching, only Group A students were exposed to social media type of learning, i.e., using WhatsApp, after the session a multiple-choice questionnaire having 10 MCQs was given to both groups and an additional poll was conducted among the Study-group students to assess their perception towards Whatsapp intervention. the mean score obtained by both the groups were compared with unpaired t test. P-value <0.05 is taken as statistically significant. Results: The mean (SD) score of the Study-group was 8.58(1.18) and the mean (SD) score of the Control-group was 5.41(1.32) and statistically significant difference was found between the two groups scores with a p-value less than 0.05 opinion poll found that the intervention of whatsapp among study group was effective. Conclusion: we observed that the usage of WhatsApp in addition to the didactic teaching was found advantageous and enhanced learning in undergraduate students
Study of factors related to early mortality after primary decompressive craniectomy in patients with severe traumatic brain injury
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Dr Ulhas Patil Medical College and Hospital Jalgaon Khurd, NH6, Jalgaon, Maharashtra 425309, INDIA., Patil Swapnil Bajirao
Published: August 2021

Background: Traumatic brain injury is considered one of the leading causes of death in paediatrics and adults less than 45 years. Decompressive craniectomy is a common neurosurgical procedure aiming to relieve raised intracranial pressure. In present study we aimed to evaluate factors related to early mortality after primary decompressive craniectomy in patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Material and Methods: Present study was single-centre, prospective, observational study, conducted in patients age > 15 years, with severe traumatic brain injury in whom primary decompressive craniectomies (within 24 hours of trauma) were performed at our centre. Results: During study period total 42 patients satisfying study criteria underwent primary decompressive craniectomy at our centre. Most of patients were male (85.71 %), from age group 31-45 years (50 %), with severe (≤ 8) Glasgow Coma Scale scores on admission (54.76%), common etiology was road traffic accidents. Most of patients were operated within 6-12 hours from trauma (45.24%) and left side was common surgical site (57.14%). At discharge from ICU - Glasgow Outcome score (GOS) outcome was poor in 22 patients (52.38 %) and good outcome noted in 20 patients (47.62 %). Mortality at discharge was noted in 16 patients (38.10%). Conclusion: Advanced age, GCS ≥ 8, timing of surgery (>12 hours), presence of pupillary asymmetry on admission, presence of lung or abdominal injury, hypotension at admission (SBP < 90 mm hg), mean midline shift ( > 7 mm), mean volume of the bleed ( > 70 ml), bone flap ≥130 cm², intraventricular extension of the bleed present and surgery-related complication (hydrocephalus , extra-axial fluid collection, post-operative acute hematoma and skin flap ischemia) were predictors for early mortality patients with severe traumatic brain injury underwent primary decompressive craniectomy.
The antioxidative-activity stability of aloe vera (Aloe vera var. chinensis) instant during storage
Authors: Riyanto  , Wariyah Ch.
Published: August 2021

Aloe vera contains a phenolic compound that has bioactive activity. Previous research
showed that microencapsulation of aloe vera powder with maltodextrin as an
encapsulation agent produced instant aloe vera with high antioxidative activity. The
problem was the hygroscopic instant caused rapid moisture and oxygen absorption during
storage, therefore decreasing the instant aloe vera antioxidative activity periodically. The
aim of this research was to evaluate the antioxidative activity stability of instant aloe vera
during storage. The processing of instant aloe vera through a reconstituted aloe vera
powder with water with a ratio of 1:120 and then added with 2.5% maltodextrin as the
encapsulating agent. The solution was then inserted into a spray dryer with an inlet
temperature of 130oC, an outlet temperature of 103oC, and the flow rate of the solution is
350.0 mL/h. The resulted instant aloe vera was divided into 15 packs with a weight of 25
g, and each sample was wrapped with polyethylene plastic film with 0.80 mm thickness
and then was stored at 25oC with a relative humidity of 75%. The sample was conducted
in triplicate. The moisture content, and antioxidative activity that was based on the ability
to capture 1,1-diphenyl-2- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical (RSA) and lipid peroxidation
inhibition were analyzed every week until the critical condition was achieved at a
moisture level of 12%. The research showed that the radical scavenging activity (RSA)
and lipid peroxidation inhibition of instant aloe vera before storage were 16.34±1.22% and
39.33±1.68%, respectively, whereas in the critical condition the RSA was 3.63±0.04%
and the lipid peroxidation inhibition was 22.31±0.02%. Based on their antioxidative
activity, the appropriate storage time of instant aloe vera was about 12 weeks in
polyethylene plastic film of 0.08 mm thickness
Antimicrobial properties and sensorial acceptability of edible antimicrobial films from seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii) and cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) essential oil
Authors: Siah W.M. , Aminah A. , Ishak A.
Published: August 2021

Packaging of foods by using edible antimicrobial films (EAF) incorporated with essential
oils is able to reduce the spoilage of food due to surface contamination. Essential oils are
highly volatile and have strong aromas that can affect their function and consumer
acceptance. This paper discussed the effect of cinnamon essential oil (CEO)
concentrations on the antimicrobial activity and sensory acceptability of EAF produced
from seaweed through a casting method. The CEO was added into the formulations at 10,
20, 30, 40 and 50 g/kg levels. The EAF showed antimicrobial activity against the tested
microorganisms with the highest antimicrobial activity at the concentration of 40 g/kg
CEO. However, based on the results obtained from a sensory evaluation using a 7-points
hedonic scale, the overall acceptability was 3.23 which was lower than the minimum
acceptability score of 4. Hence, the highest acceptable level of CEO in the EAF was 30 g/
kg. It is recommended that the CEO of 30 g/kg could be incorporated into edible film and
act as an alternative method to extend the shelf life of packaged foods.
Investigation of Most Commonly Used Instructional Methods in Teaching Chemistry: Rwandan Lower Secondary Schools
Authors: Musengimana Jeannette , Kampire Edwige , Ntawiha Philothère
Published: August 2021

Improved teaching methods facilitate the ease of acquisition of knowledge and lead to better achievement. The present study investigates the instructional methods most commonly used in teaching chemistry in lower secondary schools in Rwanda. SPSS 23.0 was used to analyze data from a survey conducted on 51 lower secondary chemistry teachers. The survey has satisfactory and acceptable reliability (Cronbach alpha=0.913 for 57 items on average). The results revealed that teachers prefer active learning methods though they still use traditional teaching methods. Comparison of teachers’ responses in terms of experience showed no statistically significant difference with p= 0.064. The study also found that some teachers have misconceptions in differentiating instructional approaches, methods, and techniques or strategies. Therefore, it is recommended that educational stakeholders should plan pieces of training to teachers about different instructional methods and techniques to use in chemistry teaching for effective learning outcomes.
The Complementary Effect between Private Consumption and Government Spending: Effect on the Economy
Authors: Nakije Kida
Published: August 2021

This paper analyzes the relationship between final consumption and government spending, using the correlation and linear regression model. The objective of the research is whether government expenditures are complementary, substitute, or not related to private consumption to give positive effects on the economy. Methodology, quantitative secondary data were obtained from the World Bank, for five countries and processed with SPSS, 21. The empirical analysis was verified through, Bivariate and Partial correlation and normality test. The Result, first, shows that government spending complements and replaces final consumption. Second, it is also confirmed that even when interacting with other variables, the complementary effect of final consumption is not eliminated despite the shocks coming from government spending. Third, by adding other variables to the model, the issue of complementarity and substitutability of the two main variables is not lost. As a result, findings, confirm that private consumption (InCt) and government spending (InGt), Gross Savings (GS), and per capita income (GDPpc), are in statistically significant and positive relationships with each other. The novelty of the paper is, government expenditures cause an increase in private consumption is to high value, showing the complementary effect of government expenditures on private consumption. Based on health expenditures, education, public order, internet provided by the state have increased the demand of families for these services, causing an increase in the share of services provided by the private sector.JEL Classification: E21; H5; E2; R0. Doi: 10.28991/esj-2021-01292 Full Text: PDF
Aceleração social na modernidade tardia: a estrutura psicopatológica da alienação segundo a reflexão sociológico-filosófica de Hartmut Rosa
Authors: Castro Neto Jonas Ferreira de
Published: August 2021

A partir dos trabalhos intelectuais do sociólogo alemão Hartmut Rosa, o presente artigo busca expor o problema geral da aceleração social junto aos seus nexos com a modernidade, bem como identificar os diagnósticos da experiência do tempo na modernidade tardia e as “patologias da aceleração”. O presente artigo tem a finalidade de analisar as consequências sociais características das sociedades altamente tecnológicas, as transformações sobre os modos de existência, que remontam à questão do mal-estar gerado pela escassez subjetiva de recursos temporais, pelo ritmo vertiginosamente acelerado dos processos sociais e tecnológicos e pelo imperativo da aceleração no tempo presente, dando centralidade à estrutura psicopatológica da alienação segundo a reflexão sociológico-filosófica de Rosa.
A Checklist of the Mosquito Species in 13 Counties West of San Antonio, Texas
Authors: Sames William J. , Dunton Raymond F. , Bolling Bethany G.
Published: August 2021

The aim of this study was to consolidate mosquito information for 13 counties west of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, and to create a species checklist for future regional studies. The resulting checklist established a baseline for local mosquito-borne disease surveillance and can serve as a resource for public health officials. The 13 counties in this region were Bandera, Edwards, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Maverick, Medina, Real, Sutton, Uvalde, Val Verde, and Zavala counties. To develop the checklist, county-level mosquito species data were extracted from 38 peer-reviewed publications and government documents, university reference collections, private collections, and the Texas Department of State Health Services' historical collection data. These data were combined with author field collections to create a comprehensive species list. Overall, 339 county-level records were documented through field studies with a total of 36 species representing 8 genera confirmed as being present in this region. An additional 14 species listed in historical surveillance records were not collected during this study.
Non traditional cooling technique using Peltier effect for single point boron carbide (B4C) cutting tool doping with titanium carbide (TiC)
Authors: Sreenivasulu Reddy , Valeti Krishna Teja
Published: August 2021

A single point cutting tool is modeled out of two different materials having desired thermoelectric properties. The tool material used is B4C doped with different compositions of Titanium Carbide. In the present work, three different compositions of B4C doped on both sides of cutting tool made by tungsten carbide. The range of composition of boron carbide (B4C) was selected randomly with 0-12.5%, 0-25.4% and 12.5 – 25.4% of B4C on first half and second half of the cutting tool respectively. The simulation process is done in ANSYS 2020 R2 software, thermal-electric module (TEM) is used. From these studies it is evident that considerable cooling effect is achieved and found to be the lowest temperature of 14.960C is observed for 0-25.4% B4C, 18.790C is observed for 0- 12.5%B4C and 26.730C for 12.5-25.4% B4C at the junction of the materials which is nearer to the cutting tip respectively. Finally it is concluded that  one side of cutting tool without any doping  and other side with 25.4% B4C doped showed good results which observed by conducting number of simulations at different levels of iterations for B4C doped titanium carbide cutting tool used in turning operation.
Implementation project of object recognition system to the modular didactic system of manufacturing gearings
Authors: Chaciński Tomasz , Wietrak Bartłomiej
Published: August 2021

The main goal of the work was to create a project to implement an object recognition system into a modular didactic gear production system. The project shows how, thanks to the modular structure of the gear system, it is possible to easily add new elements to it, at the same time increasing its capabilities. At the beginning, the characteristics of the system were presented before the implementation, including a description of the production process that takes place in this system and all modules of the system were exchanged. Then the vision system for object recognition and all its components were described. The technical-organizational project of the implementation presented the concept of the deployment of the system modules and the principle of system operation after the implementation. A 3D model of all system components was also presented.
Experiment to determine the specific heat of oils
Authors: Deshpande Viraja , Jyothi P. N.
Published: August 2021

During machining process cutting fluids are used to minimize the heat that is developed between tool, work piece and the chip. Heat absorption capacity of any cutting fluid used is measured by specific heat. Higher the specific heat better will the heat absorption capacity. This paper discusses the experimental procedure used to measure the specific heat of Neem oil, Honge (Karanja), Sunflower oil and Petroleum based oil (Hydro 68). This experiment is a  function of temperature with respect to time. This method is validated by measuring the specific heat of distilled water, since the standard specific heat value of distilled water is known. The results show that Specific Heat of Neem Oil is good compared to Honge and sunflower Oil, but less compared to Petroleum oil (Hydro 68) which is used as cutting fluid for drilling operation in Industries after mixing with water.
Impact of electromobility development on the electricity market
Authors: Kołtonowski Mikołaj , Kołtonowski Remigiusz , Pałubicki Stanisław
Published: August 2021

The article describes the forecasts and the current state of electromobility in Poland. Attention was drawn to the significant problems faced by the electricity market as a result of adapting infrastructure for electromobility and growing energy demand. IT systems supporting electromobility were presented. The activities undertaken by Energa Operator for the development of electromobility in the area of electricity distribution of this company have also been presented.
Research methods in the study of heat transfer coefficient during flow in minichannels
Authors: Tychanicz-Kwiecień Maria , Grosicki Sebastian
Published: August 2021

The paper presents the specification of research methods commonly encountered in the studies of heat transfer processes in minichannels. In particular the following methods have been emphasized: electrochemical limiting current method as well as the thermal balance method. In thermal balance method the mean heat transfer coefficient is determined by the set of experimental thermal measurements of the investigated heat exchanger. In turn, limiting current method is based on heat and mass transfer analogy. The discussed research methods have been implemented on two specially designed and constructed test facilities with compact minichannel heat exchangers, which have been presented and described in details. In order to validate the designed setup, the preliminary experimental measurements of two minichannel heat exchangers with hydraulic diameter of 2 mm and rectangular cross sections during single-phase liquid flows have been carried out. In further perspective it is planned to extend the experimental studies of minichannel heat exchangers and to compare the results obtained by both methods described.
Numerical simulation and experimental validation of solar greenhouse dryer using finite element analysis for different roof shapes
Authors: Yadav Aditya Arvind , Prabhu Pravin A. , Bagi Jaydeep S.
Published: August 2021

The word greenhouse dryer is used for a building which is highly glazed with thermal conditioning for desired range and it is used for cultivating crops, plants, vegetables, etc. The actual working of a greenhouse is that the short-wave radiations falling on the greenhouse are absorbed by the outer glazing material thereby heating the interior area of greenhouse and providing ambient heat for plants, vegetables growth respectively. The heated space is retained within the enclosure of greenhouse. This phenomenon is called as greenhouse effect. The important role played during the greenhouse effect phenomenon are atmosphere, insulating roofs, walls, etc. The current study focuses on the numerical and experimental validation of Solar Greenhouse which is utilized for drying phenomenon. The numerical simulation is performed using Finite Element Analysis method. The various roof shapes have been incorporated to have emphasis on maximum solar gain to drying phenomenon.
Manajemen Pembiayaan Pendidikan dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan di Madrasah Aliyah Imam Muslim Serdang Bedagai
Authors:   UIN Sumatera Utara, Mesiono Mesiono , Suswanto Suswanto ,   STIT Al Hikmah Tebing Tinggi, Lubis Rahmat Rifai ,   STAI Sumatera Medan, Haidir Haidir ,   UMN Al-Washliyah Medan
Published: August 2021

This study aims to determine the management of education financing in relation to efforts to improve the quality of education. This research is focused on the managerial head of the Aliyah Imam Muslim madrasah, Serdang Bedagai Regency. This research uses qualitative methods based on descriptive studies. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data analysis was performed using the Miles and Huberman model stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The data validity test used triangulation and member crosscheck. The results showed that the management of education financing at Madrasah Aliyah Imam Muslim Serdang Bedagai Regency has a family principle, is effective, efficient, productive, transparent and can be accounted for in accordance with existing procedures, namely the upward hierarchical pattern to the Chairman of the Foundation. In improving the quality of education, the principal is in charge of managing education as best as possible and reporting the draft budget for school financing is given to the Head of the Foundation, the head of madrasah also has the task of how to improve the quality of education in Madrasahs by coordinating every activity with peers in order to realize the quality of education through education financing management
Evaluasi Program Terapi Al-Qur’an Melalui Model Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP)
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Ilyasa Made Dike Julianitakasih , Madjid Abd. ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the aspects of Context, Input, Process, and Product of the Al-Qur'an Therapy Program at Sekolah Khusus Taruna Al-Qur’an. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive analytic type. The data collection techniques are non-participant observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis was performed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that: 1) The background of the implementation of the Al-Qur'an Therapy Program at Sekolah Khusus Taruna Al-Qur’an is the existence of the students with special needs at Taruna Al-Qur'an Kindergarten which is a regular Kindergarten (Context aspect), 2) The Human Resources (HR) for the Al-Qur'an Therapy Program consists of mentors, namely devotion students from Pondok Pesantren (Islamic Boarding School) Al-Qur'an Taruna and companions, namely teachers who accompany each student (Input aspect), 3) The Implementation of the Al-Qur’an Therapy Program is started with an opening greeting by the teacher, followed by greeting the students, reciting theraupetic verses by both the teacher and the student which is stated by reciting ta'awuż, and the teacher dismiss the therapy session by giving a closing greeting (Process aspect), 4) The students who join the Al-Qur’an Therapy Program tends to be calmer and they even can memorize and recite the verses of Al-Qur’an (Product aspect).
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Think-Pair-Share Untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa Tentang Shalat Sunnah
Authors:   Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Parepare, Hidayat Wahyu , Muzakkir Muzakkir ,   Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Parepare, Hamsiah Hamsiah ,   MAN 1 Parepare, Irnawati Irnawati ,   Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Parepare
Published: August 2021

Cooperative learning model Think Pair Share is a process of learning activities that includes providing material, group division, giving questions, giving questions and delivering the results of group discussions conducted by students. Cooperative Think Pair Share type centers on students so that students play an active role and are directly involved in the learning process. This research process was carried out because of the learning process which was still classified as classic and less effective. In addition, the role of students is still not maximized then the learning process which takes place in the morning and afternoon today makes students bored and bored with the subject matter. This is the lack of understanding of students about prayer, especially Sunnah prayer and lack of interest, enthusiasm and learning outcomes of students in the learning process in Islamic Education subjects. This study aims to improve students' understanding of Sunnah prayer in Islamic Education subjects by applying the Think Pair Share Type Cooperative learning model in class VIII.3 SMP Negeri 2 Mattirobulu, Pinrang. The variable that becomes the target of change in this study is the result of increasing student understanding, while the action variable used in this study is the Think Pair Share Type Cooperative learning model. This type of research is a classroom action research conducted in 2 cycles, each cycle consisting of four stages, namely planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The data collection techniques used was observation, interviews, tests and documentation. The data analysis techniques used were quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results showed that the learning outcomes of students from cycle I to cycle II had increased. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the Think Pair Share Type Cooperative learning model can improve the results of students' understanding of Sunnah prayer at SMP Negeri 2 Mattirobulu, Pinrang.
Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini dalam Persfektif Alquran
Authors:   Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Nahar Syamsu , Zulheddi Zulheddi ,   Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Rukiah Rukiah ,   Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
Published: August 2021

This study aims to determine the elements of early childhood education in the perspective of the Koran. This type of research is library research. In analyzing the data that has been collected the author uses the tahlili method (analysis), which is a method of interpretation used by the commentators in analyzing the content of the verses of the Qur'an. The explanation begins with verses that will explain, explain the description of the contents of the surah, explain the meaning of the lafaz contained in it and then the verses that are clearly described and analyzed so that conclusions can be drawn. The results of the study showed that: 1) Parents as educators for children have roles, including: fostering the religious spirit of children from an early age, developing children's potential and creativity, meeting nutritional needs for children's intelligence. Provide a lawful living for children; 2) The main educational materials that must be taught to early childhood, before other educational materials are given, include: aqidah education and moral education; 3) Learning methods that can be used to carry out education in early childhood, based on QS. Al-Baqarah: 233, Al-An'am: 140, and Ar-Rum: 30, namely: methods of affection, exemplary and habituation methods.
Penentuan Awal Ramadhan Syawal dan Dzulhijjah Perspektif Tareqat Naqshabandiyah Al-Khalidiyah Al-Jalaliyah
Authors:   Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Damanik Deniansyah , Rangkuti Putri Ramadhani ,   Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
Published: August 2021

Penentuan Awal Ramadhan, Syawal dan Dzulhujjah Menjadi Perbincangan hangat di Indonesia. Meskipun Ini permasalahan klasik tapi selalu aktual dikarenakan setiap tahun akan dibahas mengenai hal tersebut. Tareqat Naqshabandiyah Al-Khalidiyah Al-Jalaliyah Memiliki Metode Tersendiri dalam menentukan awal Ramadhan, Syawal dan Dzulhijjah. Oleh karena itu hal ini bisa menjadi khazanah bagi perkembangan dan sumbangsih pemikiran terhadap ilmu falak
Menelisik Akurasi Hisab Gerhana Matahari dalam Kitab Al-Durru Al-Anīq
Authors:   Institut Agama Islam Negeri Pekalongan, Azmi Muhammad Farid
Published: August 2021

Al-Durru Al-Anīq merupakan salah satu karya fenomenal yang dipercaya sangat akurat dalam memprediksi waktu gerhana matahari. Sudah banyak ahli falak melakukan perbandingan data hasil perhitungan kitab tersebut dengan observasi yang mereka lakukan. Sayangnya hampir tidak ada satupun data perbandingan tersebut dipublis, sehingga masih banyak orang yang tidak tahu pasti seberapa tinggi tingkat akurasinya. Penelitian ini menjawab hal tersebut, dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan analisis komparatif untuk menjabarkan akurasi perhitungannya. Hasil temuan dalam penelitian adalah perhitungan gerhana matahari versi kitab Al-Durru Al-Anīq sangat mendekati kenyataan observasi sehingga sangat direkomendasikan untuk dijadikan acuan memprediksi waktu gerhana matahari dengan sangat akurat.
Hilal dalam Perspektif Tafsir Al-Quran
Authors:   IAIN Bengkulu, Taman Badrun , Hijriyati Muthi'ah ,   IAIN Kediri, Lusdianto Karis ,   UIN Walisongo, Hasan Abdulloh ,   IAIN Purwokerto
Published: August 2021

Perbedaan kriteria hilal dikarenakan perbedaan memahami ayat al-Quran tentang hilal. Maka dari itu penting untuk ditemukan hakikat makna hilal dalam ayat al-Quran tersebut. Substansi makna hilal ini bisa menjadi rujukan baik dalam hal memahami ayat hilal maupun penentuan kriteria hilal awal bulan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji penjelasan para mufassir tentang substansi makna hilal, dan bagaimana substansi hilal perspektif tafsir al-Quran. Jenis Penelitian ini adalah kualitatif-library research dengan pendekatan tafsir dan astronomi. Data primernya adalah kitab-kitab tafsir pada periode salaf, khalaf, dan kontemporer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hal baru tentang hilal, yaitu bahwa substansi hilal menurut para mufassir memiliki enam aspek, yaitu aspek bentuk, ketampakan, fase, waktu, tempat, dan kejelasan perubahan. Hilal perspektif tafsir al-Quran adalah hilal yang bentuknya lembut seperti benang, fenomena ketampakannya dapat teramati (badawah al-hilal atau zuhur al-hilal), pada fase sirar, pada 2 malam pertama setelah fase mihaq, di ufuk langit sebelah Barat, dengan perubahan fase yang jelas sehingga memberikan kemudahan bagi manusia dalam penentuan waktu.
Problematika Ilmu Falak Kontemporer : Studi Kiblat di Rumah Makan Pinggir Jalan Lintas Kabupaten/Kota se Sumatera Barat
Authors:   Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bukittinggi, Hendri Hendri , Efendi Zul ,   Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bukittinggi
Published: August 2021

This study aims to describe the qibla of the prayer room in roadside restaurants across city districts in West Sumatra. This includes how to understand it, the methods used, how accurate the Qibla is. This research found a way to determine the direction of the Qibla, first by estimating, the direction of the sunset, following the surrounding buildings. Second, using a compass, an android Qibla direction software application. So that it affects the accuracy of the Qibla direction based on Rasdhul Qibla. So 15% of the qibla in the roadside prayer room, restaurant is inaccurate or 3 prayer rooms. (from 17 prayer rooms). This is influenced by the lack of understanding, knowledge and information on the Qibla by roadside restaurant owners across districts and cities in West Sumatra
Matlak (al-Mathâli') Teks, Konteks dan Penerapan
Authors:   Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21300 Kuala Terengganu Malaysia, Bely Ahmad Hariz bin , Ahmad Mohd Jais Anuar Bin ,   Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21300 Kuala Terengganu Malaysia
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang matlak dari sisi normatif dan konsep penerapannya dalam konteks modern. Diakui kajian tentang hal ini menuai respon dan pandangan yang beragam oleh para ulama dan peneliti dari berbagai kalangan. Konsep matlak global yang banyak ditawarkan para ulama klasik dan ulama kontemporer memiliki sisi kelemahan, yaitu dalam banyak kasus tidak bersesuaian dengan ilmu pengetahuan modern. Sementara konsep matlak lokal (rukyat lokal) yang dipandang lebih logis juga memiliki sisi problematis, karena rukyat an sich memiliki banyak kekurangan, disamping dalam teknis penerapan dan rumusannya juga masih menyisakan banyak perdebatan. Sejauh ini menurut penulis, 'matlak lokal wilayatul hukmi modern' yang secara aktif-kolektif mengakomodir peran negara, hisab rukyat dan sains modern layak diapresiasi karena dalam tataran praktisnya mengakomodir dua konsep matlak yang nampak berhadapan (matlak lokal dan matlak global). Konsep ini untuk sementara ditawarkan melihat konteks sosio religius-intelektual modern dimana hisab astronomis penentuan awal bulan terus menguat, disamping konteks realitas umat yang tidak dapat lepas dari keterikatannya dengan hadis-hadis Nabi Saw.
Manajemen Pengembangan Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Karawitan Dalam Konteks Pendidikan Karakter Berbasis Kearifan Lokal
Authors: Barokad Barokad , Sunarto Sunarto
Published: August 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: (1) mengevaluasi manajemen pengembangan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler karawitan dalam konteks pendidikan karakter berbasis kearifan lokal terkait dengan perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi, (2) mengidentifikasi kendala yang dihadapi dalam pengembangan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler karawitan dalam konteks pendidikan karakter berbasis kearifan lokal, dan (3) menganalisis hasil pengembangan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler karawitan dalam koteks pendidikan karakter berbasis kearifan lokal.Jenis penelitian adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SD Trucuk Pajangan Kabupaten Bantul. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang dilakukan adalah analisis deskriptif kualitatif.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1)Â  manajemen pengembangan berbasis kearifan lokal melalui kegiatan ekstrakurikuler karawitan telah dilaksanakan dengan baik. (2) Kendala yang dihadapi guru berasal dari sikap peserta didik. (3) Hasil dari pengembangan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler karawitan dalam konteks pendidikan karakter berbasis kearifan lokal di SD Trucuk PajanganÂ  Kabupaten Bantul adalah tercapainya tujuan program untuk mengembangkan karakter positif siswa.Â Â Â
Peran Kepala Sekolah di Era Revolusi Industri 4.0 Dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan
Authors: Supartilah Supartilah , Pardimin Pardimin
Published: August 2021

Tujuan penelitian adalah mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan peran kepala sekolah: 1) peran kepala sekolah sebagai edukator, 2) peran kepala sekolah sebagai manajer, 3) peran kepala sekolah sebagai administrator, 4) peran kepala sekolah sebagai supervisor, 5) peran kepala sekolah sebagai leader, 6) peran kepala sekolah sebagai inovator, 7) peran kepala sekolah sebagai motivator, 8) gaya kepemimpinan, 9) faktor pendukung dan penghambat dan 10) pencapaian hasil. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan dilaksanakan di SD Negeri Percobaan 2 Kecamatan Depok. Sumber data antara lain kepala sekolah, tenaga pendidik, komite dan peserta didik. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dengan pengumpulan data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Keabsahan data menggunakan teknik triangulasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: 1) peran kepala sekolah sebagai pendidik yaitu meningkatkan profesionalisme tenaga pendidik. 2) peran kepala sekolah sebagai manajerÂ  yaitu mengelola, melaksanakan dan mengatasi masalah, 3) peran kepala sekolah sebagai administrator yaitu mengelola kegiatan administarsi sekolah, 4) peran kepala sekolah sebagai supervisor yaitu mengawasi kegiatan supervisi, 5) peran kepala sekolah sebagai leader yaitu menjadi komunikasi dan menciptakan kondisi kondusif, 6) peran kepala sekolah sebagai inovator mengembangkan pembelajaran dan menciptakan program, 7) peran kepala sekolah sebagai motivator yaitu memberikan motivasi kepada tenaga pendidik dan peserta didik 8) gaya kepemimpinan yang demokratis, 9) faktor pendukung yaitu sumber daya manusia dalam hal ini tenaga pendidik dan peserta didik, sarana prasarana dan dukungan yang diberikan wali murid, sedangkan faktor penghambat yaitu kendala ketidakstabilan kekuatan internet, dan 10) pencapaian hasil di SD Negeri Percobaan 2 Kecamatan Depok sudah baik
Negotiating the Online Classes in Primary School in Indonesia
Authors: Eka Sukaca Bertiani , Prempiwong Benjarut
Published: August 2021

Running online classes for grade 1 of primary school in suburban in Indonesia has become a big challenge for teacher. On one hand, teacher has to reach a target of making the students achieve specific competencies as on the national curriculum 2013. On the other hand, different level of studentsâ€™ skills, and internet credit expanses are two most cases required to be concerned. After doing the second treatment on 28 students of State Primary School 2 Bogem, Kalasan, the researcher found that the appropriate media used were WhatsApp and printed assignments. The teacher conducted WhatsApp classes twice a week and sent printed assignments every fortnight. Through these two media, the parentsâ€™ companion on the studentsâ€™ learning process is getting optimum.Â
The Implementation Of Discipline And Responsibility Through Procedure Texts In High Schools Studentsâ€™ Textbooks
Authors: Rochmiyati Siti , Putro Die Bhakti Wardoyo , Lestari Eni
Published: August 2021

School is the place where younger generations are educated both intellectually and characteristically. Through schooling, students are projected to able to develop their potential so that they are capable of living independently in society and pursue higher education. To achieve this objective, students are required to establish, among others, the character of discipline and responsibility since both knowledge transfer and character building are inseparable in teaching-learning processes. During the pandemic, however, the teaching-learning process is facing a new challenge by which both teachers and students must carry the process through online courses. Alternatively, the character of discipline and responsibility can be introduced to students through procedure texts. Procedure text is a type of text whose purpose is to instruct in how to do something through a sequence of steps. Procedure text requires students to â€˜get something doneâ€™ by the mean of strictly following the steps prescribed in the text. This qualification demand students performing the character of discipline and responsibility so that the goal could be achieved accordingly. Moreover, the teacher are to build the character of discipline and responsibility from an early age. Students' discipline and responsibility improvement necessitate students' awareness as well as both parents' and teachersâ€™ guidance.
KEBERLANGSUNGAN PENDIDIKAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI MTS TINOMBALA PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGAH
Authors: Budiywono Eko , Burhanudin Muhammad
Published: August 2021

The objectives set out in this study are: (1) To determine the continuity of education at MTs Tinombal in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, (2) To determine the advantages and disadvantages of online learning at MTs Tinombala in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and (3) To find out the strategies used by MTs Tinombala in implementing learning in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic so that student learning can run optimally. This study used a qualitative descriptive study conducted at MTs Tinombla, Central Sulawesi. From the results of this study, the sustainability of education at MTs Tinombala went well by combining online and offline learning methods, online activities were carried out through the WA group between teachers and students while offline was carried out by the arrival of students to school to take the learning module. The advantages of online learning at MTs Tinombala are very diverse, but to overcome these obstacles schools have not been able to overcome all the obstacles because of many factors that influence it.
Adaptação e produção acadêmica em tempos de distanciamento social
Authors: Almeida Wanderson Carvalho de , Ferraz Maria Ângela Arêa Leão
Published: August 2021

O presente artigo objetiva relatar a experiência de estudantes de Odontologia acerca de suas adaptações aos meios digitais de ensino e produção acadêmica durante a interrupção das aulas e das medidas de distanciamento social diante da pandemia do novo coronavírus em 2020. Nesse contexto, buscando a continuidade em suas formações extracurriculares, os acadêmicos participaram de jornadas on-line, com apresentação de trabalhos por meio da ferramenta de videoconferência; encontros mensais em projetos de extensões universitárias promovidos pelos docentes coordenadores das ações extensionistas; participaram de webinários nacionais e internacionais com temas pertinentes aos controles de risco e mudanças na prática odontológica em tempos de COVID-19; elaboraram, submeteram e publicaram artigos científicos em periódicos indexados e fizeram cursos de qualificação a distância pelo portal UNASUS. O ensino e produção acadêmica, antes somente praticados pelos meios tradicionais, deram espaço a uma nova realidade para toda a comunidade acadêmica, fazendo com que alunos e professores busquem sempre inovações no processo ensino-aprendizagem, inclusão de ferramentas digitais e meios de qualificação para acompanharem as mudanças consequentes do atual parâmetro de distanciamento social.
Treasuring Career from Home: The Sustainability of Women Homeworkers and Household Divisions
Authors:   Ewha Woman’s University, South Korea, Anggaunitakiranantika Anggaunitakiranantika
Published: August 2021

Women homeworkers in Indonesia also resulted in double role causes women to have double workload, namely the main work that makes money and household chores such as cleaning the house, cooking and so on. This is because women cannot leave their responsibilities in the household, yet they must continue to perform their main work. Accordingly, a discussion addressing the dual burden and mechanism of division of work between men and women in the household is needed. This research was conducted with a descriptive qualitative method aimed to describe a number of issues including how consensus was performed by women homeworkers in carrying out the division of work with men and the efforts of women homeworkers to do the division of work with their husbands in the domestic sphere. The research was conducted in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia with snowball sampling techniques on 37 women. Based on the research results, it was discovered that: 1) the division of work in the public and domestic spheres for women homeworkers was flexible; 2) Men more often did the heavy household chores such as washing and drying clothes, the division of work occurred at certain times such as in the morning; 3) Within the household, the division of work between men and women took place when the woman homeworkers’ main work piled up and could not be abandoned.
A Comparative Study on Turkey’s Science and Technology (S&T) Indicators
Authors:   Yildiz Technical University, Turkey, Gemici Evrim , Gemici Zafer
Published: August 2021

Science and technology (S&T) indicators are important in evaluating how successful countries are in factors described by endogenous growth models. Accordingly, the aim of this paper is to investigate S&T indicators of Turkey in a comparative and more hitherto comprehensive study and to present a guiding reference for researchers and decision makers working on innovation and technology policies. This study was carried out using online databases such as those of the OECD, World Bank, Eurostat, and TÜİK considering the criteria used in the literature to measure countries’ R&D and innovation performances, and Turkey’s innovative performance is presented in comparison with the world’s by summarizations within the scope of the study. The results demonstrate that Turkey has made significant progress in the last 20 years in terms of R&D and innovation, but it is still far from reaching the indicators of developed countries. In particular, the increase in R&D and innovation performance has decreased due to the economic difficulties experienced in the world and in Turkey after 2012 and 2013. Based on the indicators evaluated in this study, some suggestions are given and prioritized to increase Turkey’s innovation performance.
Why Acceleration is a Controversial Debate Among Educators?
Authors:   Medipol University, Yildiz Nadire Gulcin
Published: August 2021

The concept of “acceleration” continues to pay subject to a number of controversial debates in education. Much of the controversy around the concept can be associated with the beliefs and attitudes of educators, which have little or no grounds in research (Vialle, Ashton, Carlon, & Rankin, 2001). While acceleration takes on many forms, educators often correlate the concept with radical acceleration or multiple grade skipping. Teachers oppose acceleration because they believe that students’ social and emotional needs come before their academic ones (Vialle, Ashton, Carlon, & Rankin, 2001). On the other hand, research on acceleration consistently indicates positive academic attainments for those who are accelerated (Assouline, Colangelo, VanTassel-Baska & Lupkowski-Shoplik, 2015; Benbow, 1992; Gross, 1992; Kulik & Kulik, 1991, 1992; Rogers, 2015; Swiatek, 1993). This paper aims to examine the reasons for the continuous gap between the effectiveness of research on acceleration and educators’ attitudes toward it; thus, I will be analyzing the factors that are believed to influence practitioners’ resistance toward using acceleration as an intervention strategy with gifted and talented students.