bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unsur-unsur budaya upacara adat Kawin Cai di kabupaten kuningan untuk bahan ajar membaca artikel budaya Sunda di SMA kelas XII
Authors: Pitradi Pitradi , Ropiah Opah
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan: 1) pelaksanaan upacara adat Kawin Cai di Kabupatén Kuningan; 2) unsur-unsur budaya upacara adat Kawin Cai di Kabupatén Kuningan, dan 3) desain bahan ajar artikel budaya upacara adat Kawin Cai di Kabupaten Kuningan untuk mata pelajaran Bahasa Sunda di SMA Kelas XII. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Sumber data penelitiannya yaitu tokoh budaya upacara adat Kawin Cai seperti Bapak Sardim, Sahudin, S.E., dan Jaja Abdurrahman. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu: 1) pelaksanaan upacara adat Kawin Cai terdiri dari 4 kegiatan yaitu menyembelih kambing, menjemput air, penyambutan utusan penjemput air, dan pelaksanaan Kawin Cai; 2) unsur-unsur budaya yang terdapat dalam upacara adat Kawin Cai terdiri dari : a) ada dua bahasa yang digunakan yaitu Sunda dan Indonesia; b) dalam sistem pengetahuan adanya ilmu hitungan (palintangan); c) sistem organisasi sosial masyarakat terdiri dari 7 pemerintahan desa yaitu Babakanmulya, Jalaksana, Ciniru, Padamenak, Nanggerang, Sadamantra, dan Maniskidul; d) peralatan yang digunakan adalah keris, kendi, totolok, dan payung; e) mata pencaharian masarakatnya adalah petani dan pengrajin; f) sistem kepercayaannya adanya ajaran agama Islam, dan; g) kesenian yang digunakan adalah seni tari dan seni musik Sunda; dan 3) upacara adat Kawin Cai di Kabupaten Kuningan bisa dijadikan sebagai bahan ajar membaca artikel budaya pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Sunda kelas XII.
URBAN VOIDS: NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS (NBS) TO REVITALIZE KUALA LUMPUR
Authors: Krishnamoorthy Kayelvili , Mohd Adnan Yasmin , Md Yassin Azlina
Published: July 2024

Leftover spaces caused by disparate developments have been identified as key factors in the formation of urban voids within Kuala Lumpur. This paper, therefore, attempts to determine the counter measures that can be taken to remedy the issue of urban voids at a more granular level while coherently revitalising the city in a sustainable manner with the aid of nature-based solutions (NBS). To achieve this aim, this paper examines the implementation of nature-based solutions in urban voids through a qualitative approach. This includes reviewing NBS undertaken to revitalise lacklustre regions via urban green spaces (UGS) and gathering focused insights on the issue from urban experts via semi-structured interviews. It has been understood that the lack of comprehensive planning guidelines and a framework to monitor these urban voids has led to the formation of these urban voids. In relation to this, data transparency, bottom-up approach and human-centric planning have been found critical to effectively revitalise these urban voids for a well-rounded resilient solution for the community and city.
FACTORS INFLUENCING BRUNEIANS' ADOPTION OF STRATA TITLE LIVING
Authors: Omar Mohd Don , Said Rosli , Ab Majid Rohayu , Wahid Nurdiana
Published: July 2024

Strata ownership presents a promising housing option characterised by shared amenities within a single building or complex, offering diverse advantages to its residents. Despite its potential, the adoption of this housing concept in Brunei remains relatively novel, significantly influencing the acceptance of strata living. This paper aims to assess the extent of Bruneians' embrace of strata living and identify factors influencing their acceptance of Strata Title Living (STL) in Brunei. Seven factors related to strata living acceptability – including cost savings, provision of facilities, house design, legal framework, housing environment, political context, and government support – were examined to determine their impact on Bruneians' acceptability. Data were collected from 241 Brunei residents via surveys, and both descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted to assess Bruneians' acceptance factors regarding strata title living. Results reveal a notably low level of acceptance among Bruneians toward STL and underscore the most influential factor shaping Bruneians' acceptability of STL within Brunei Darussalam.
Correlates of Mild Behavioral Impairment in Older Adults: Protocol for a Scoping Review
Authors: Yoon Seolah , Jeong Innhee , Kim Jennifer Ivy , Hong Dahye , Kang Bada
Published: July 2024

Background

Understanding mild behavioral impairment, a relatively recent notion in neuropsychological studies, provides significant insights into early behavioral indicators of cognitive decline and predicts the onset of dementia in older adults. Although the importance of understanding mild behavioral impairment is acknowledged, comprehensive reviews of its correlates with older adults are limited.

Objective

This scoping review aims to identify the impact of mild behavioral impairment on health outcomes in older adults and the factors associated with mild behavioral impairment.

Methods

The review will adhere to the Joanna Briggs Institute’s methodological principles for scoping reviews. We will include studies focusing mainly on mild behavioral impairment in older adults, with the literature on this topic being limited to the period from 2003 to the present. Other clinical diagnoses, such as cognitive impairment, Parkinson disease, and multiple sclerosis, will not be included. We will use databases including PubMed (MEDLINE), CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane, and Scopus for relevant articles published in English. Both gray literature and peer-reviewed articles will be considered during screening. Three independent reviewers will extract data using a predefined data extraction tool. Extracted data will be presented using tables, figures, and a narrative summary aligned with review questions, accompanied by an analysis of study characteristics and categorization of mild behavioral impairment correlates.

Results

The results will be presented as a descriptive summary, structured according to the associated factors related to mild behavioral impairment, and the health outcomes. Additionally, the data on study characteristics will be presented in tabular format. An exploratory search was conducted in July 2023 to establish a comprehensive search strategy, and iterative refinements to the scoping review protocol and formalization of methods were completed. A follow-up search is planned for May 2024, with the aim of submitting the findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Conclusions

To our knowledge, this would be the first study to map the literature on the health-related factors and outcomes of mild behavioral impairment. The findings will support the development of interventions to prevent the occurrence of mild behavioral impairment and mitigate the negative outcomes of mild behavioral impairment.

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DERR1-10.2196/60009
Web-Based Warfarin Management (Alfalfa App) Versus Traditional Warfarin Management: Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Chen Wenfei , Chen Jiana , Jiang Shaojun , Wang Chunhua , Zhang Jinhua
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Poor anticoagulation management of warfarin may lead to patient admission, prolonged hospital stays, and even death due to anticoagulation-related adverse events. Traditional non–web-based outpatient clinics struggle to provide ideal anticoagulation management services for patients, and there is a need to explore a safer, more effective, and more convenient mode of warfarin management.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to compare differences in the quality of anticoagulation management and clinical adverse events between a web-based management model (via a smartphone app) and the conventional non–web-based outpatient management model.

METHODS

This study is a prospective cohort research that includes multiple national centers. Patients meeting the nadir criteria were split into a web-based management group using the Alfalfa app or a non–web-based management group with traditional outpatient management, and they were then monitored for a 6-month follow-up period to collect coagulation test results and clinical events. The effectiveness and safety of the 2 management models were assessed by the following indicators: time in therapeutic range (TTR), bleeding events, thromboembolic events, all-cause mortality events, cumulative event rates, and the distribution of the international normalized ratio (INR).

RESULTS

This national multicenter cohort study enrolled 522 patients between June 2019 and May 2021, with 519 (99%) patients reaching the follow-up end point, including 260 (50%) in the non–web-based management group and 259 (50%) in the web-based management group. There were no observable differences in baseline characteristics between the 2 patient groups. The web-based management group had a significantly higher TTR than the non–web-based management group (82.4% vs 71.6%, P<.001), and a higher proportion of patients received effective anticoagulation management (81.2% vs 63.5%, P<.001). The incidence of minor bleeding events in the non–web-based management group was significantly higher than that in the web-based management group (12.1% vs 6.6%, P=.048). Between the 2 groups, there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of severe bleeding and thromboembolic and all-cause death events. In addition, compared with the non–web-based management group, the web-based management group had a lower proportion of INR in the extreme subtreatment range (17.6% vs 21.3%) and severe supertreatment range (0% vs 0.8%) and a higher proportion in the treatment range (50.4% vs 43.1%), with statistical significance.

CONCLUSIONS

Compared with traditional non–web-based outpatient management, web-based management via the Alfalfa app may be more beneficial because it can enhance patient anticoagulation management quality, lower the frequency of small bleeding events, and improve INR distribution.
Exploring the Effects of multiple participants' generated content on patients' consultation behavior in online health community (Preprint)
Authors: Wei Jie , Jiang Tianyi , Seedorf Stefan
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Online Health Community is of great significance to improve the level of medical and health services. How to determine doctors' quality and choose appropriate one for online consultation is a crucial issue. Multiple participants (patients, doctors, and platform managers)on online OHC send out signals reflecting doctors' quality from different perspectives to patients. How to determine a doctor's service quality through these signals is a critial issue for patients and very few research have investigated this questions before.

OBJECTIVE

In this paper, based on signaling theory, online-feedback mechanism and trust theory, we explored the impact of multi-source signals (patient-generated content, doctor-generated content, and system-generated content) on patients’ decision-making, and the moderating effect of disease risk on the relationship between patient-generated content, doctor-generated content, and system-generated content and patients’ decision-making.

METHODS

Selecting 20 kinds of disease types, we crawled 6659 doctors'information and 743498 review comments from Haodaifu online. We constructed a multiple linear regression model, using spss22.0 to analyze the data.

RESULTS

The results revealed that: (1) patient,doctor and system-generated content have positive impact on patient decision-making; (2) patient-generated content has a substitute effect on doctor-generated content and system-generated content; (3) disease type positively moderates the relationship between patient-generated content and patients' consultation, while does not significantly moderate the relationship between doctor-generated content, system-generated content and patients'consultation.

CONCLUSIONS

The research results have enriched relevant literature of patients'consultation behavior in online health community by considering the substitute effect of multiple participants generated content and the moderating effect of disease types. It enriches our understanding of online health community’s operating mechanism and help patients choose appropriate doctors for self health management. It also provides practical support for platform managers on how to design recommendation strategy to increase doctors’ consultations.
ESTRATÉGIAS TERAPÊUTICAS PARA O TRATAMENTO DA DEPRESSÃO PERINATAL: Uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Ferreira Sandy Machado , Pinheiro Renata Porto
Published: July 2024

Perinatal depression can occur during pregnancy and/or in the following year after childbirth, with adverse repercussions for maternal and child health if left untreated. The aim of this study is to characterize the therapeutic strategies found in the literature for the treatment of perinatal depression in women. An integrative literature review was conducted in the Virtual Health Library and Pubmed databases in December 2023, using the following controlled descriptors: depression; depression, postpartum; pregnancy; pregnant women and treatment. The results came to a final sample of 15 articles and revealed that all of them were conducted in high-income countries. The majority of the studies belonged to the quantitative approach (86.67%) and presented five main therapeutic strategies: bright light therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, group music therapy and zuranolone. The review indicated bright light therapy as a promising intervention for perinatal depression, although it requires further studies. It demonstrated the positive impact of cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy in different formats for this period. In postpartum depression, the study showed a favorable outcome for group musical interventions and the use of zuranolone medication for symptom management. It is suggested that future research be carried out using qualitative and qualitative-quantitative approaches, including in countries with limited resources.
Introducing 'Brother-Love': If 'No-Homo' Were Invented in the Victorian Era
Authors: Sabou Leah
Published: July 2024

Working off of information surrounding nineteenth century intimate male friendships provided by E. Anthony Rotundo’s 1989 article “Romantic Friendship: Male Intimacy and Middle-Class Youth in the Norther United States, 1800-1900,” as well as ideas of female intimacy of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Julian Carter’s 2005 article “On Mother-Love: History, Queer Theory, and Nonlesbian Identity,” the concept of “brother-love” encompasses important components of intimate male friendships during the Victorian period. Hidden physical and emotional intimacy were vital to these intimate friendships, in ways differing from Carter’s “mother-love” as explored in this project. Anna Clark’s concept of “Twilight Moments” (2005) will help explain “brotherlove” as it is compared to Carter’s “mother-love.” “Brother-love” is a response to contemporary terms and concepts queer scholars use when focusing on historical moments, and it provides an alternative frame of reference for intimate and romantic male friendships while extracting contemporary influence of same-sex relations.
Internalized Oppression: Exploring the Nuanced Experiences of Gender and Sexuality in Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Authors: Ryan Kathryn Kendal
Published: July 2024

In the American South at the turn of the twentieth century, quality education was scarce and legislative laws were put in place to ensure that African American individuals remained far away from Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). As a result, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) became a catalyst for change in this “separate but equal” society. This article will explore the significance of HBCUs in elevating Black Americans throughout the twentieth century, while also assessing the conservative nature of the institutions and their inflexibility towards the various nuances of African American communities. While it is not particular to HBCUs, a tolerance of toxic masculinity and severe conservatism has resulted in starkly different Black experiences for cis-gendered heterosexual men, in contrast to cisgendered women and other members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. By investigating various experiences within HBCUs, this article will explain the unifying and uplifting benefits for Black individuals in these institutions, as well as its many divisive components. My research will strive to analyze and properly convey the various nuanced experiences throughout HBCUs and assess the variety of factors that have led to these underrepresented interactions. This article will provide an understanding of how HBCUs have and continue to reflect American society but also demonstrate their role in various Black communities and their representation of non-dominant Black groups from the late nineteenth century to the present.
PEMBIAYAAN QARDHUL HASAN PADA PRODUK SUPER MIKRO BANK ACEH SYARIAH CABANG BANDA ACEH: STUDI FIQH MUAMALAH
Authors: Maisura Qaulan , Yuhermansyah Edi , Jalil Husni Abdul
Published: July 2024

This research aims to examine the implementation of the qardhul hasan contract at Bank Aceh Syariah. To obtain data, the author used a qualitative research method, with an empirical juridical approach where the main source was obtained from interviews with stakeholders. Meanwhile, secondary data was obtained from reading sources such as books, journals, articles and other sources related to this research topic. The research results show that one of the financing schemes with a qardhul hasan agreement is intended for super micro businesses, where the maximum financing amount is IDR 10,000,000.00. Super micro financing is different from other financing schemes, where the creditor does not require collateral (collateral) for the debtor. Apart from that, Bank Aceh Syariah Banda Aceh Branch with a maximum financing agreement period of 3 years. In qardhul hasan financing, the administration fee charged to the customer is 1% of the financing amount. In general, the author can conclude that this financing scheme is in accordance with DSN-MUI Fatwa No.19/DSN-MUI/IX/2001, however based on Muamalah Fiqh it is permissible because the use of non-halal fund income is one of the sources of funds in its implementation.
Analisis Perbandingan Penerapan Model PjBL (Project Based Learning) dengan PBL (Problem Based Learning) dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik pada Pembelajaran Fisika
Authors: Kurniawan Diky , Sabaruddin Sabaruddin
Published: July 2024

Nowadays, innovative learning models such as Project Basic Learning (PJBL) and Project Based Learning (PBL) are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the context of physical education. A qualitative study using document analysis was conducted to understand the differences in learning outcomes between the two models. The results showed that PJBL and PBL provided excellent learning outcomes for students with a high degree of accuracy. The comparison table between the Likert scale and the circle graph illustrates a continuous distribution of scores, reaching 50% for excellent learning outcomes. The conclusion of this study is that while both PPA and PBL are effective in improving student learning outcomes, they also have a positive impact on the education process in today's world
On the issues of ethnosociality in the city: introduction
Authors: Makarova Guzel I. ,   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Gabdrakhmanova Gulnara F. ,   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The article opens the issue dedicated to the ethnosocial problems of the city. Its authors – the compiler and scientific editor of the issue and the editor-in-chief of Historical Ethnology – substantiate an approach to the topic in relation to the ideology of the journal. It is intended to present manifestations of ethnicity in urban settlements in the broad context of the economic, political, social, historical and cultural processes which occur in them. The sections offered to readers reflect this aim and focus on the following aspects: identifying the directions for studying cities, as laid down in the works of ethnosociology classics; the issues of state national policy as applied to them and the influence of various social factors on interethnic engagement; the topic of urban identity in its relationship with ethnic, regional and all-Russian identities, as well as in the context of the impact on the migration mobility of the population; urban ethno-confessional, linguistic and cultural practices that reflect socio-political and economic changes in the post-Soviet space. A brief overview of the articles presents their main ideas and the perspective chosen by each author on the topic. It is concluded that revealing the dialectical relationship between historical, political, economic and ethnosocial development opens up prospects for further research of the city as a social community.
Review of the Study Guide by I. V. Novikova “Strategic Human Resources Management”
Authors: Shmeleva N. V.
Published: July 2024

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The Development of Islamic Maritime Civilization on the East Coast of Sumatra during 17th-18th Centuries
Authors: Affan Muhammad , Thohir Ajid , Hamdani  , Suaedy Ahmad
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The following research aims to discuss the development of Islamic maritime civilization on the East Coast of Sumatra during the 17th to 18th centuries AD. What sultanates represented the Islamic maritime civilization on the East Coast of Sumatra from the 17th to the 18th century AD and what were the characteristics of the Islamic maritime civilization on the East Coast of Sumatra that developed during this period are the two questions raised in this research. To answer these two questions, this research uses the historical research method with research steps that include heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The search for sources was conducted through literature research. The results of the research itself are expected to have positive implications for the development of the history of Islamic civilization in the archipelago, especially in the field of Islamic maritime civilization which has been neglected. The research concluded that the Islamic maritime civilization on the East Coast of Sumatra was represented by sultanates such as Aceh, Siak, Deli, Serdang, Langkat, and Asahan. These sultanates were sultanates with brown water civilization because they placed the center of their power downstream of the river. Nevertheless, their maritime capabilities have reached green water cruising and blue water cruising.
Keywords: Islamic maritime civilization, Islamic history, maritime history, sultanates, East Coast of Sumatra
Switching Behaviour in Using Islamic Digital Banks in Indonesia: Push-Pull Mooring Model
Authors: Albanna Hasan , Lutpika Ika
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyse the factors influencing customers’ switching behaviour in the use of digital banking from the perspective of the PPM model. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. PLS-SEM was used to analyse the data. The results showed that alternative attractiveness, response to a service failure, and push factors positively influence switching intention behaviour. Switching cost as a mooring factor positively influences switching intention behaviour. Meanwhile, switching intention influences switching behaviour. However, alternative attractiveness and involuntary switching as pull factors negatively affect switching intention behaviour. Several studies have been conducted on switching intention behaviour in the use of digital banking products and services. However, studies on the switching intention behaviour of Islamic digital bank products and services are scarce. This study contributes to the literature on switching behaviour in the use of Islamic digital banks.
Numerical Solutions of the Klein-Gordon Equation with Adaptive Mesh Refinement
Authors: Galeano Traslaviña Yuber Alejandro
Published: July 2024

In this paper we present the numerical evolution of a test scalar field on a Minkowski background using adaptive mesh refinement techniques (AMR). The Dynamics of the scalar field is given by the Klein Gordon equation with an exponential potential, which has been used as a model of quintessence scalar fields. As a first step in this work a description of the AMR algorithm is presented. Then we perform an analysis related to the convergence of the numerical simulations, founding convergence of second order, which is consistent with the second order finite difference scheme used.
Comparative Analysis of Image Classification Methods on Cat Breeds and Behavior using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Ansari Adeel , Ansari Dr. Seema , Prasla Sara Syed , Naveed Abeera
Published: July 2024

This research investigates image classification techniques applied to two distinct datasets related to cats. The primary focus is on addressing the problem of accurately classifying cat breeds and cat behavior. This research focuses on the comparative analysis of both deep learning and machine learning techniques. The techniques are categorized as use of Transfer learning on deep learning models, Transfer learning on machine learning algorithms, and Teachable machine pre-trained model. Transfer learning has gained popularity as one of the employed techniques, in inception V3 for classifying images. It requires re-utilizing an existing model, for a new model  by applying a small-scale dataset to pace up training and enhance overall performance. Five different methodologies are explored: Convolutional Neural Networks using Google Inception-V3 model, Convolutional Neural Networks on top of Google Inception-V3 model with K-fold cross-validation, Random Forest on Inception V3 features, Support Vector Machine on Inception V3 features, and Teachable Machine model. The study aims to compare the performance of these methodologies in terms of accuracy, F1 score, and ROC-AUC score. The research results show that each approach has levels of effectiveness with various algorithms and models showing accuracy and F1 scores in classifying both cat breeds and behaviors. These findings offer information, on image classification, in datasets related to cats helping to improve the precision of identifying cat breeds and behaviors.
Regulated functions space R(R+,R∞) and its application to some infinite systems of fractional differential equations via family of measures of noncompactness
Authors: Amiri Kayvanloo Hojjatollah , Mursaleen Mohammad , Allahyari Reza , Mehravaran Hamid , Allahyari Asghar
Published: July 2024

We study the solvability of following infinite systems of fractional boundary
value problem {cD?ui(t) = fi(t, ui(t))), ? ? (n ? 1, n), 0 < t
< +?, ui(0) = 0, uq i (0) = 0, cD??1ui(?) = ?m?2,j=1 ?jui(?j). The purpose
of this work is to present a new family of measures of noncompactness in the
regulated function spaces R(R+,R?) on unbounded interval and a fixed point
theorem of Darbo type. Finally, we give an example to show the effectiveness
of the obtained result.
Approximation results for the operators involving beta function and the Boas-Buck-Sheffer polynomials
Authors: Güngör Şule , Çekim Bayram , Özarslan Mehmet
Published: July 2024

In this study, we consider a sequence of linear positive operators involving
the beta function and the Boas-Buck-Sheffer polynomials, and compute the
convergence error of these operators using the first and second modulus of
continuities. We give approximation properties in weighted space and we give
a global error estimate in Lipschitz type space. We also construct a
sequence of bivariate extensions of these operators and give the rate of
convergence using the partial and full modulus of continuities. In addition,
some examples, including graphs, are given for one- and two-variable
functions to visually illustrate convergence to a function.
Silent Symphony: Beauty in Life’s Blank Canvas
Authors: RL Tripathi
Published: July 2024

This essay explores the inherent blankness of life, describing it as devoid of fixed meaning, purpose, or morality. It discusses how humans struggle with this blankness, often attempting to avoid or fill it through various activities and pursuits. The essay distinguishes between natural biological activities and those driven by fear and anxiety, emphasizing how societal conditioning contributes to the latter. It delves into the role of rationality in avoiding blankness, the discomfort of silence, and the vibrancy that this blankness holds. Ultimately, it advocates for embracing this blankness as a source of freedom, vitality, and profound insight into the nature of existence.
Qur'an and Climate Change
Authors: Beni Abdolmajid Naderi
Published: July 2024

Climate change is a serious issue that we must face. It requires action that goes beyond just scientific methods and includes insights from religious teachings. The Holy Qur'an, which often mentions weather and climate, hasn't been fully explored by religious scholars in this area. These texts show weather as a sign of God's power, and as a way to show kindness or punishment. This study suggests a fresh examination of the Qur'an's climate-related stories, looking for links with past weather events and God's messages. It argues that Islamic principles could help us address the climate crisis and encourages religious scholars to apply these ideas to current environmental issues. By examining the Qur'an's descriptions of climate across different regions and times, we aim to connect ancient warnings with today's scientific understanding. The paper calls for a combined approach, where religious perspectives enhance scientific research, leading to a sustainable way of living.
Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Cooperative Tipe STAD dalam Peningkatan Kemampuan Menelaah Struktur Teks Persuasif Pada Siswa Kelas VIII SMPN 5 Tambun Utara
Authors: Suryahadi Bagus Wijaya ,   Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Jawa Barat, Hartati Dian , Suntoko Suntoko ,   Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Jawa Barat,   Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Jawa Barat
Published: July 2024

The STAD Cooperative Learning model is identified as a crucial factor in enhancing the learning process and outcomes. During observations in the field, researchers encountered a significant challenge: students' limited understanding of persuasive text formats in research tasks. This prompted an investigation into how effective the STAD Cooperative Learning model could be in improving eighth-grade students' comprehension of persuasive text structures at SMPN 5 North Tambun. Using a quantitative approach through quasi-experimental methods, the study employed a Nonequivalent Control Group design. Experimental and control groups were selected from classes VIII 2 and VIII 4, respectively, in a non-random manner from a pool of 181 eighth-grade students, with 33 students sampled from each class. The research proceeded in three stages: Pretest, intervention, and Posttest. Initial assessments (Pretest) gauged students' proficiency in analyzing persuasive texts. Subsequently, the intervention phase involved implementing the modern STAD learning model, supported by carefully designed teaching materials. Following the intervention, Posttests were conducted to evaluate how effective the STAD model was in enhancing students' ability to analyze persuasive text structures. The data analysis included tests for normality, homogeneity, and hypothesis testing. The findings revealed that the Posttest results in the experimental group (averaging 89.50) surpassed those in the control group (averaging 76.22). Moreover, paired t-tests indicated a significant difference (P = 0.000, < 0.05) between Pretest and Posttest scores. Therefore, the STAD Cooperative Learning model proved effective in enhancing eighth-grade students' proficiency in deciphering persuasive text structures. This study underscores the influential role of the cooperative STAD learning model in improving students' grasp of persuasive text structures at SMPN 5 North Tambun. Keywords: STAD type cooperative, persuasive text structures, SMPN 5 North Tambun students
The Effectiveness of Concept Cartoons to Enhance Conceptual Understanding of Kinematic Concepts
Authors: Rohmi Puspo ,   Physics Education Study Program, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta Indonesia
Published: July 2024

Understanding kinematic concepts is essential for students to develop a strong foundation in physics and to appreciate the basic principles of nature. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of concept cartoons in enhancing the conceptual understanding of kinematic concepts among students. This research is an experimental study using a pretest-posttest control group design with two class VII of junior high schools as samples. In both classes, learning was carried out on the topic of kinematics, where the experimental group was given treatment in the form of implementing concept cartoons embedded in worksheets and the control group only used structured worksheets with the same learning model. Based on the results of the pretest and posttest using a reasoned multiple choice objective test instrument, a normalized average gain value was obtained which shows the effectiveness of increasing students' conceptual understanding in both classes after being given treatment, with the experimental group achieving a 0.45 (medium category) normalized gain, higher than the 0.13 (low category) gain in the control group. The statistical test results of the t-test showed that there was a statistically significant difference in enhancement of students' conceptual understanding about kinematic concepts between the experimental group and control group. In addition, during the learning process, students in the experimental group appeared to be more active in discussions. By using concept cartoons, teachers can identify misconceptions experienced by students
Implementasi Mutu Pembelajaran Jurusan MIPA di MAN Kota Palangka Raya
Authors: Sartika Sartika , Dakir Dakir , Ahmadi Ahmadi
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of the quality of learning in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Palangka Raya City. The quality of learning has a major impact on the quality of students in an educational institution. Madrasah must have the ability to carry out the learning process smoothly and efficiently to achieve the agreed goals. One of the favorite Aliyah madrasahs, namely MAN Palangka Raya City, every year has abundant academic achievements, this does not escape the application of learning quality. This study aims to describe activities in MAN Palangka Raya City in carrying out quality learning. Researchers use qualitative methods. In collecting the necessary data, researchers use interview techniques, observation techniques, and documentation techniques. The subjects in this study consisted of the Head of MAN Palangka Raya City, Wakamad Kurikulum, Teachers of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics Specialization subjects while supporting informants were students of grade XI MIPA 1. Triangulation of sources and methods used as data validation. The study used Miles and Huberman's data analysis, the data was analyzed by gathering all available information, subtracting it, presenting it, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research conducted show that the implementation of learning quality in MAN Palangka Raya City runs well and is balanced with Permendikbud No. 22 of 2016 concerning Primary and Secondary Education Process Standards, which among others contain requirements for the implementation of the learning process, namely the allocation of face-to-face learning hours, study groups, textbooks and classroom/laboratory management. Then, the implementation of learning quality includes preliminary activities, core activities, and closing activities.
Reselience Through Faith: Islamic Education As A Prespective Mental Reinforcement For School Children Who Come From Broken Homes
Authors: Khoirunnisa Dinda , Nasikhin Nasikhin
Published: July 2024

This article explores the role of Islamic education as a mental reinforcement for schoolchildren who come from broken homes. This study used the qualitative method through interviews to gain in-depth insight into the influence of Islamic education on the perception and mental well-being of children from incomplete family backgrounds. With a focus on religious, moral, and spiritual values, this study aims to identify Islamic education strategies that can provide significant support for children in facing psychological challenges that may arise due to incomplete family conditions. The results of this study are expected to make an important contribution in the development of more holistic and sustainable education programs, especially for children who need additional support in overcoming the negative impacts of broken home situations.
Optimizing the Duties and Functions of Educators in the Islamic Education Environment from the Al-Qur'an Perspective
Authors: Nursyamsiyah Siti , Huda Hairul
Published: July 2024

Every educator has duties and functions in working in educational institutions. However, these duties and functions have not been fulfilled optimally by educators. Some educators know their responsibilities and some know their duties and functions but do not carry them out well. In fact, in the Al-Qur'an it is stated in Surah Al-Isra: verse 24 that as an educator you should have an attitude of nurturing, nurturing, and educating. However, in reality, there are still many cases where educators only transfer knowledge. Meanwhile, the caring attitude has not been fully implemented optimally. The purpose of this research is to explain the duties and functions of educators carried out in the Islamic education environment. Second, it explains the Al-Quran's perspective on the duties and functions of educators. The method used in this research uses qualitative research with a case study approach. The object of this research was carried out at Islamic educational institutions, especially educators in the Muhamamdiyah environment in Jember Regency. Data collection techniques use observation of educators' performance, interviews with Muhammadiyah school supervisors, civil service bureaus, school principals, and educators, and documentation. The data analysis technique applies source triangulation. The results of this research found that optimizing the duties and functions of educators in the Islamic education environment can run optimally with policy socialization and scheduled or open evaluations. These duties and functions include online attendance, activeness in recitation, performance evaluation, providing performance allowance rewards, nurturing, nurturing, guiding, perfecting, and building characterful student behavior. Apart from that, the duties and functions of educators are to be mentors for junior educators and as an honest, kind, and open work team. From an Islamic perspective, duties and functions are based on Ali Imran's letter: 104; Surah Ar Rahman: 4; Surah Al-Anbiya:80; Luqman's letter: 13; and Surah Al Isra': 24.
Correlation between Serum Levels of HLA-G and Recurrent Implantation Failure During Implantation Window in Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization
Authors: Saifi Bita , Ghorbanzadeh Adeleh
Published: July 2024

Background: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) during artificial reproductive techniques (ARTs) remains a health problem. Many physiopathological pathways have been proposed for RIF, but the causes are not yet clear. Thus, the purpose of the current study was to evaluate the possible correlation between human leucocyte antigen-G (HLA-G) serum levels and recurrent implantation failure during the implantation window in women undergoing In vitro fertilization (IVF).
Materials and Methods: In this prospective case-control study, 39 patients with RIF and 20 cases with successful implantation were enrolled as the control group. HLA-G serum levels were measured using the sandwich ELISA method in both groups.
Results: HLA-G serum levels in the RIF group were significantly higher than in controls (0.085 ± 0.019 compared to 0.073 ± 0.005, p = 0.024). Furthermore, by grouping patients based on age and BMI, we found that in the cases with ages above 30 years and with BMI more than 25 (kg/m2), HLA-G serum levels in the RIF group were remarkably greater than controls (0.088 ± 0.019 compared to 0.072 ± 0.004, p = 0.002 and 0.083 ± 0.012 compared to 0.072 ± 0.003, p = 0.021, respectively).
Conclusion: Serum levels of HLA-G increase in the RIF patients, especially in cases of patients above 30 years old and those with BMI ≥ 25, which remains significant after eliminating confounding variables. These results may indicate the involvement of physiopathological pathways of HLA-G in the increasing risk of RIF.
Q-ideales y Q-algebra neutrosófica cuadriparticionada
Authors: Granados Carlos , Das Rakhal , Das Suman
Published: July 2024

El objetivo principal de este artículo es presentar la noción de Q-ideales (QN-Q-I) y Q-algebra (QN-Q-A) de neutrosófica cuadriparticionada, esto se deriva de una extensión de conjuntos instuitionistic difusos. Adicionalmente, formulamos algunos resultados interesantes en forma de observación de los teoremas obtenidos. Por último, para soportar los resultados obtenidos, presentamos algunos ejemplos.
Histopathological and immunohistochemical characterization of a mixed tubule papillary thyroid carcinoma in a Nellore cow
Authors: Braga Iolanda Simões , Ximenes Pedro Pol , Dinau Fernando Carmona , Moura Fernanda Barthelson Carvalho de , Contel Isabeli Joaquim , Souza Giovanna Gati de , Pelaquim Isadora Fernanda , Rocha Noeme Sousa
Published: July 2024

Reports on thyroid carcinomas in bovines are scarce. An 18-year-old Nellore cow was referred to a veterinary hospital due to lateral recumbency lasting one day after falling on irregular terrain. The patient was clinically diagnosed with spinal cord injury. Necropsy and histopathology revealed a thyroid tubule papillary carcinoma. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed discrete positive cells for calcitonin, moderately positive cells for thyroid transcription factor 1 (TTF-1), and strongly positive cells for thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland. Thus, this report describes a case of a mixed tubule papillary carcinoma derived from both medullary and follicular cells in a Nellore cow.
Assessing the Knowledge of Kurdish Consumers about the Presence and Health Impacts of Arsenic in Rice
Authors:   Food Technology Department, College of Agriculture Engineering Sciences, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq, Sadee Bashdar ,   Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq, Galali Yaseen ,   Food Technology Department, College of Agriculture Engineering Sciences, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq,   Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq, Zebari Salih ,   Animal Resources Department, College of Agriculture Engineering Sciences, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq,   Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq, Nawzad Sara ,   Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq, Khalid Srwa ,   Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq, Sardar Basoz ,   Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq
Published: July 2024

Background: Rice is a staple food in most countries around world including Kurdistan region of Iraq. Rice is one of the main sources of arsenic to transfer it to human body Objectives: to assess the knowledge of Kurdish people who consume rice in their daily meal and increase their awareness about arsenic in rice. Methodology: A cross – sectional study was conducted from November 11, 2022, to April 20, 2023. This article provides an overview of the Kurdish consumer knowledge about the issue of arsenic presence in rice. Overall, this article highlights the importance of addressing the issue of arsenic in rice in order to protect the health of rice consumers worldwide. The research composed of three parts questionnaire. Part I (7 questions) contains sociodemographic data; section (II) contains covers items related to height, weight and physical activity; section (III) (19 questions) contains the knowledge of Kurdish consumers about arsenic in rice. 282 people participated in this survey (from the age of 18 to more than 46 years old) from both genders. Results: The results revealed that 94% of participants eat rice as a staple food and consume more than 2 cups of rice per single meal. 51% (143) of the participants don’t know that rice contains arsenic and cause health issues. This article will help people to look at rice more seriously because of the fact that rice contains arsenic. Therefore, 88% of the participants think that this information will help them to rethink about the quantity of rice they eat. Lastly, 72% of the participants have decided that they will reduce the amount of rice that they normally consume after this study, and 28% of them decided to keep eating it as they would like. Conclusion: majority of the participants did not have any knowledge on existence of arsenic in rice and those who had information about it mostly were medical students or doctors.
Cone Beam Computed Tomographic with Conventional Type of Inspection and Comparison of Resorption (External): Observation Study
Authors:   College of Dentistry / HMU, Salman Raid ,   Conservative Dentistry Department
Published: July 2024

Aim: To determine whether there is difference in radiographic signs of external cervical resorption (ECR) by using two devices. Methodology: This study included twenty ECR lesions on routine radiographs collected from diagnostic department data of College of Dentistry / Hawler Medical University. The radiographic clues (periapical [PA] and then cone beam computed tomography [CBCT]) had been recorded and later assessed. Statistical analysis was done on specific evaluation form to determine if there were differences in the presentation between the two devices to this condition (ECR) by specific parameters. Results: Single defects were detected in 90% of samples (18 in no.) in radiographs while multiple defects were detected in 50% of cases (10 in no.) by CBCT; however, only 10% of samples were detected with multiple defects by radiographs (2 in no.). Patel 2A was the most frequently detected type of ECR (50% of cases), and 3B was reported the least frequent (5%); destructive was higher than reparative type in percentage (80%). Conclusion: When the ECR was evaluated by CBCT, most lesions were sub crestal relation in height and extended circumferentially.