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Between Gen X and Y: How Do Generational Differences Affect Science Teachers’ TPACK Abilities?
Authors: Iswadi Iswadi , Yulisman Hendra , Samsuar Samsuar , Suryani Suryani
Published: August 2023

Between 2020 and 2023, two groups of people have relatively the same experience in using technology, namely Generation X and Generation Y. Teachers from these two generations are expected to have the ability to integrate technology into their learning activities. The framework that can be used to identify these abilities is TPACK. This quantitative survey aims to see the differences in the TPACK abilities of biology teachers based on generations X and Y. The research sample consisted of 68 science teachers from Aceh Province. The data is distributed using Google Forms and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that there is a significant difference between the TPACK abilities of teachers from generation X and generation Y. Another exciting result is that teachers from generation Y have slightly better TPACK abilities than teachers from generation X. The results of this study suggest that teachers, educational lecturers, and educational students should always try to integrate the latest technology into learning activities.
Scientific Literacy Profile of Pre-Service Elementary School Teacher Students
Authors: Nurhayati Y , Sopandi W , Riandi R
Published: August 2023

This research aims to determine the profile of the scientific literacy competence of pre-service elementary school teacher students. The method used is descriptive quantitative method. The samples are 52 elementary school teacher education students at a private university (23 students from class AO1 and 29 students from class AO2). The instrument used is the scientific literacy ability test questions consisted of 80 multiple choices questions that have passed the validity test. The data were then analyzed by using descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that the scientific literacy competence of pre-service elementary school teacher students was in the moderate category. In details, the sub-indicator of explaining scientific phenomena is in the moderate category, identifying scientific questions or issues is in the moderate category, and using scientific evidence is in the low category. The results show that overall the sub-indicators are in the moderate category.
Fistulotomy versus fistulotomy with marsupialization, a randomized controlled trial.
Authors: Sajid Ali  , Saman Hafeez  , Faheem Khan  , Mian Tauseef  , Muhammad Usman
Published: August 2023

Objective: To compare the efficacy of fistulotomy and fistulotomy with marsupialization in the management of simple anal fistula. Study Design: Randomized Controlled study. Setting: Department of Surgery, District Head Quarter Hospital, Mardan, Pakistan. Period: 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022. Material & Methods: A total of 60 Patients coming to hospital with simple anal fistula were randomized into two equal groups. In group A, 30 patients were treated with fistulotomy, while in group B, 30 patients were treated with fistulotomy with marsupialization. The primary outcome was set as time required for complete wound healing. Secondary outcomes were operation time, postoperative pain, anal incontinence, incidence of recurrence and patient satisfaction. Results: The mean wound healing time after 6 weeks was shorter in group B in comparison to group A (4.7± 0.74 versus 6.4± 0.85 weeks; p=0.0001). There was no significant difference in mean operation time between Group B and Group A. The difference in mean pain score was also not statistically significant. There was no significant difference in the incidence of anal incontinence, incidence of recurrence and patient’s satisfaction among two groups. Conclusion: Fistulotomy with marsupialization is more effective procedure than fistulectomy alone in shape of early wound healing without increase in operation time and therefore can be taken as surgical procedure of choice for the simple anal fistula.
A comparison of Lipid Profile and Highly Sensitive C Reactive Protein (HsCRP) levels between prehypertensive individuals and those with normal blood pressure.
Authors: Rizwan Ali Talpur  , Yar Muhammad Nizamani  , Hanozia Hassan  , Aamir Hussain  , Ameer Abbas Ali  , Rabnawaz Sathio
Published: August 2023

Objective: In the current study, hsCRP and lipid profile levels in prehypertensives were assessed and compared with those in normal subjects, as well as blood pressure and lipid profile correlations were examined. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Department of Physiology, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS) in Jamshoro. Period: Six months 1st November 2022 to 30th April 2023. Material & Methods: From the general population, 50 pre-hypertensive and 50 normotensive subjects ranging in age from 25 to 55 were enrolled. A blood pressure measurement and an anthropometric measurement were taken. Student t tests were used to compare serum hsCRP with lipid profiles. In order to correlate blood pressure with hsCRP and lipid profile, Pearson correlation was used. Results: A significant correlation was not found between blood pressure (SBP and DBP) and hsCRP in either group. When compared to normal individuals, pre-hypertensives had significantly higher cholesterol and LDL (P-value <0.001). Among prehypertensive patients, blood pressure and lipid parameters did not seem to be significantly correlated. Conclusions: We conclude that in both prehypertensive and normal subjects, hsCRP levels are not significantly different. Therefore, pre-hypertensive patients do not have inflammation. Prehypertensive patients have significantly higher total cholesterol and LDL levels than normal individuals. There is an alteration in the lipid profile of prehypertensive individuals.
Clinical spectrum and outcome of pancreatic disorders in children.
Authors: Uzma Shaikh  , Arit Parakash  , Aisha Merchant  , Mehmood Shaikh
Published: August 2023

Objective: To determine the clinical spectrum and immediate outcome of pancreatic disorders in children attending National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient Department of Pediatric Medicine, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi. Period: January 2022 to December 2022. Material & Methods: A total of 49 children of either gender aged between 2 to 15 years presenting with clinical features of pancreatic disorders were analyzed. At the time of enrollment, data about demographic and clinical characteristics were noted. Important laboratory investigations were sent to local institutional laboratory. Ultrasound and/or CT scan of abdomen of each child was performed and reported by consultant radiologist having 3 years of experience for confirmation of the diagnosis. Immediate outcome was noted after 15 days of treatment among all children. Outcomes were labeled in terms of improved, not improved or expired. Results: In a total of 49 children, 30 (61.2%) were male while the mean age was 8.46±3.40 years. Epigastric pain, vomiting and whole abdominal pain were the most frequent presenting complaints noted in 40 (81.6%), 35 (71.4%) and 32 (65.3%) children respectively. Atrophy, inflammation and edema, calcifications, pancreatic duct dilation and pancreatic divisum were the commonest radiological findings noted in 10 (20.4%), 21 (42.9%), 18 (36.7%), 13 (26.5%) and 2 (4.1%) children respectively. Chronic pancreatitis was found to be the most frequent pancreatic disorder in 29 (59.2%) patients and they were associated with low fecal elastase level while acute pancreatitis was noted in 20 (40.8%) cases. Improved outcomes were observed in 44 (89.8%) children while no mortality was reported. Conclusion: Majority of the children with pancreatic disorders were male and aged between 6 to 12 years. Chronic pancreatitis was the most common type of pancreatic disorder. Epigastric pain, vomiting and whole abdominal pain were the most frequent presenting complaints. Outcome was generally good and no mortality was noted.
The spectrum of measles in COVID-19 pandemic; An observational study in children.
Authors: Payal Bai  , Muhammad Salik  , Heena Rais  , Bina Fawad  , Saba Sadar  , Muhammad Saad
Published: August 2023

Objective: To assess the spectrum of measles during COVID-19 era among children. Study Design: Cohort study. Setting: Department of Pediatric, Dr. Ziauddin University Hospital, Kemari Karachi. Period: February 2019 to February 2021. Material & Methods: Clinically diagnosed measles children of either gender aged between 3 months to 5 years admitted to our tertiary care center in the 2 years marked period of the study were analyzed. Measles was labeled as the presence of high grade fever (>104 0F) and maculopapular rash. Medical history was noted and clinical examination was performed in all children. Necessary laboratory investigations like complete blood count and chest X-rays (CXR) were evaluated. All patients were treated as per standard institutional protocols. Outcomes were noted in terms of successful discharge or expiry. Results: In a total of 88 children, 55 (62.5%) were male. The mean age was 1.61±1.12 years while 49 (55.7%) children were aged ≤ 1 year. Twenty four (27.3%) children were fully vaccinated appropriate to their age. Fever and rash were found among all children (100%) while respiratory distress and coryza were reported by 82 (93.2%) and 51 (58.0%) children respectively. Overall duration of hospitalization was 7.02±2.32 days. Mortality was reported in 11 (12.5%) children while 76 (86.4%) children were successfully discharged. Development of acute respiratory distress (p=0.0011) and shock (p<0.0001) proved to have significant association with mortality. Conclusion: Mortality was relatively high among children with measles during the COVID-19 pandemic era. During hospitalization, most frequent complications were pneumonia, and eye and/or mouth related complications. Development of acute respiratory distress and shock proved to have significant association with mortality.
Correlation of various co-morbidities of COVID-19 patients with persistent COVID-19 PCR positivity: A prospective study at Nishtar Hospital Multan.
Authors: Shahzad Alam Khan  , Faisal Ramzan  , Talha Rasheeq  , Muhammad Khalid  , Arooj Fatima
Published: August 2023

Objective: To investigate the correlation between various co-morbidities of COVID-19 patients with persistent PCR positivity in hospitalized patients. Study Design: Prospective Observational. Setting: Nishtar Medical University, Multan COVID Isolation Wards, and ICU. Period: September 15 to September 14, 2020. Material & Methods: The study sample included 162 hospitalized patients who underwent COVID-19 PCR testing at admission, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks, and their comorbidities data were collected. Multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between co-morbidities and COVID-19 PCR positivity. Results: Among 162 patients, seventy-nine (48.8%) were male and the mean age of the patients was 53.46±15.81 years. Out of 162 patients, 70 (43.2%) tested positive for COVID-19, while 92 (56.8%) tested negative. Among 70 patients who had positive PCR, 45(64.28%) patients had prolonged positive PCR (at 4 weeks) and out of 45, 29 (64.45%) again remained positive at 8 weeks. While carrying out the multiple linear regression, the results indicated that the presence of hypertension, diabetes, and lung disease was positively associated with persistent COVID-19 PCR positivity (at 4 and 8 weeks). However, no significant association was found between persistent COVID-19 PCR positivity and liver disease, malignancy, and ischemic heart disease. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of considering co-morbidities like diabetes, hypertension, and lung disease, in predicting persistent COVID-19 PCR positivity in hospitalized patients. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and investigate the underlying mechanisms of these associations.
Comparison of vaginal progesterone plus cervical cerclage versus vaginal progesterone alone in reducing preterm birth in high risk women.
Authors: Shamas Un Nisa  , Rukhsana Aziz  , Tahira Nazir  , Khadija Sundas  , Ayesha Amin  , Abdul Ahad
Published: August 2023

Objective: To compare the outcome of vaginal progesterone plus cervical cerclage versus vaginal progesterone alone in reducing preterm birth in high risk women. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur. Period: April 2022 to October 2022. Material & Methods: A total of 330 high risk women aged between 18-40 with sonographically short cervix (<25 mm) were included. After randomization, in Group-A (n=165), cervical cerclage was done at 12 weeks and then 200 mg vaginal progesterone was given once daily at night till delivery while in Group-B (n=165) women, 200 mg vaginal progesterone was given once daily at night till delivery. All women were followed up till delivery and outcome (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) was noted. Results: In a total of 330 women, the mean age was 29.17±5.29 years while 194 (58.8%) women were aged between 18 to 30 years of age. Satisfactory outcome (no preterm birth in <37 weeks) was seen in 151 (91.5%) women in Group-A (combination of vaginal progesterone plus cervical cerclage) and 102 (61.8%) in Group-B (vaginal progesterone alone, p=0.0001. Conclusion: This study concluded that outcome of combination of vaginal progesterone and cervical cerclage is better as compared to progesterone alone in reducing preterm birth among high risk women.
Serum uric acid level in patients with diabetes and prediabetes Experience at a tertiary care hospital.
Authors: Ume Farwa  , Syeda Sabahat Haider  , Mehvish Sana
Published: August 2023

Objective: To determine the serum uric acid levels in diabetic, pre-diabetic and euglycemic study subjects. Study Design: Cross Sectional. Setting: Department of Pathology Sheikh Zayed Medical College /Hospital Rahim Yar Khan. Period: 1st December 2022 to 31st May 2023. Material & Methods: 144 patients of both genders with age 20 -70 year were included. Data was collected from the patients who came to lab for their HbA1C test. The blood samples for HbA1C and serum uric acid was collected in EDTA and gel tube respectively. HbA1C and serum uric acid was performed on Atellica CH930 fully automated chemistry analyzer based on photometry. The patients were grouped based on HbA1C as euglycemic group (Hba1C 4%-5.6%), pre-diabetic group (HbA1C 5.7%-6.4%) and diabetics group (HbA1C >6.5%) as per American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 22 version. ANOVA was applied to access the significance of difference of serum uric acid between euglycemic, prediabetic and diabetic groups. P-value <0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Results: The mean serum uric acid level in euglycemics, prediabetics and diabetics was 5.59±1.16, 6.07±1.04 and 5.01±1.61 respectively and the difference of serum uric acid between these 3 groups was statistically significant with p value 0.001. Conclusion: Serum uric acid was higher in prediabetics as compared to diabetics and euglycemics. Serum uric acid level should be done in prediabetic patients for prompt diagnosis of hyperuricemia and to avoid its related complications.
Comparison of diagnostic usefulness of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in evaluation of patients with obstructive jaundice.
Authors: Shamoona Rashid  , Sana Mehmood  , Humayun Suqrat
Published: August 2023

Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography in diagnosis of obstructive jaundice taking Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography as gold standard. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Radiology, Aziz Fatima Medical and Dental Hospital, Faisalabad. Period: 1st October 2022 to 31st March 2023. Material & Methods: A total number of 108 patients reported at the OPD with the obstructive jaundice confirmed with liver function tests and having indication for conducting ERCP was included in this study. MRCP was done by radiologist with a torso phased-array coil. Sequence of MRCP was planned with use of 3 plane gradient-echo localizing images. By using Single–shot fast spine echo axial slices were taken. ERCP was carried out by gastroenterologist under local or general anesthesia. Assessment was done on the basis of pathology and results were compared between the two techniques where results of ERCP were taken as reference. The primary outcomes were sensitivity, specificity and negative & positive predictive values for obstructive jaundice. Results: In this study age range was 18 to 50 years with mean age of 40.805±5.98 years and mean duration of complain was 7.259±1.72months. Female gender was dominant in this study (50.9%) followed by male (49.1%). MRCP diagnosed 58(53.7%) patients while ERCP diagnosed 55(50.9%) patients with obstructive jaundice. MRCP has shown sensitivity of 85.46%, specificity 79.24% and diagnostic accuracy by 82%, PPV 81% and NPV 84% in diagnosis of obstructive jaundice (p < 0.000). Conclusion: The non-invasive technique of MRCP provides a good and reliable diagnostic option in patients with obstructive jaundice which is comparable with invasive technique of ERCP.
Perceraian Pada Masa Pandemi Di Pengadilan Agama Kota Bandung Perspektif Maslahah Mursalah
Authors: Wafa Qurota Aini
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Marriage is an inner and outer bond between a man and a woman in order to form a happy household as a husband and wife. In the household there are various things that can cause disputes, leading to divorce, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, which is one of the causes of the increasing number of divorces in the Bandung Religious Court due to various factors. Maslahah mursalah is one of the theories of extracting law in Islam when there are no rules in the Qur'an or hadith. Researchers in their research formulated the following problem formulation: How is divorce law in Islam; What is the divorce rate during the Covid 19 pandemic in the city of Bandung; What is the impact of divorce during the covid 19 pandemic at the Bandung City Religious Court from the perspective of maslahah mursalah; As for the purpose of this study is to answer the formulation of the problem. This research is a field research, using an empirical juridical approach. The results of his research are that in Islam divorce talak is a divorce in which the husband submits a divorce application to the Religious Court, while the wife seeks divorce; Divorce cases during the Covid 19 pandemic at the Bandung City Religious Court have increased. And the impact of divorce during the Covid 19 pandemic at the Bandung Religious Court was in accordance with the maslahah mursalah by considering the reasons and factors for divorce to avoid harm and bring benefit.

Abstrak. Perkawinan adalah suatu ikatan lahir batin antara laki-laki dan perempuan dalam tujuan untuk memberntuk suatu rumah tangga yang Bahagia sebagai pasangan suami istri. Dalam rumah tangga terdapat berbagai hal yang dapat menyebabkan perselisihan, hingga menimbulkan perceraian terlebih pada masa pandemi covid-19 yang menjadi salah satu penyebab meningkatnya angka perceraian di Pengadilan Agama Bandung karena berbagai faktor. Maslahah mursalah merupakan salah satu teori penggalian hukum dalam Islam ketika tidak ada aturan dalam Al-Qur’an maupun hadist. Peneliti dalam penelitiannya merumuskan rumusan masalah sebagai berikut: Bagaimana hukum perceraian dalam islam; Bagaimana tingkat perceraian di masa pandemi covid 19 di Kota Bandung; Bagaimana dampak perceraian pada masa pandemic covid 19 di Pengadilan Agama Kota Bandung perspektif maslahah mursalah; adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menjawab rumusan masalah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan (field research), menggunakan pendekatan yuridis empiris. Hasil penelitiannya bahwa dalam islam cerai talak yaitu perceraian yang diajukan permohonan cerainya oleh suami ke Pengadilan Agama sedangkan cerai gugat diajukan oleh istri; kasus perceraian pada masa pandemic covid 19 di Pengadilan Agama Kota Bandung mengalami peningkatan. Dan dampak dari perceraian pada masa pandemic covid 19 di Pengadilan Agama Bandung sudah sesuai dengan maslahah mursalah dengan mempertimbangkan alasan dan faktor perceraian untuk menghindari kemadharatan dan mendatangkan kemaslahatan.
Awareness of chronic kidney disease and its risk factors in the former Soviet Union countries
Authors: Muxunov Alimzhan , Bulanov Nikolay , Makhmetov Sultan , Sharapov Olimkhon , Abdullaev Sherzod , Loboda Olena , Aiypova Dinara , Haziyev Elgun , Rashidov Ismoil , Tchokhonelidze Irma , Okpechi Ikechi G , Gaipov Abduzhappar
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Assessment of public knowledge of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an essential step in development of CKD prevention and screening programs. Our aim was to estimate the level of public CKD knowledge and its predictors in the former Soviet Union countries using a validated questionnaire.

Materials and methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in 10 countries using an adapted validated online questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to describe participants’ characteristics and assess public CKD knowledge level. A multiple linear regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of CKD knowledge.

Results: 2,715 participants satisfied the inclusion criteria. Respondents having higher level of education, living in countries belonging to the lower middle-income countries, having a personal history of diabetes and hypertension, and having a family history of kidney disease showed significantly better CKD knowledge.

Conclusions: The level of CKD knowledge among the population of post-Soviet states was found to be low, although some personal characteristics were associated with better CKD knowledge.
Determinants of risk factors for COVID-19 transmission in densely populated areas: Insights from the first wave of the pandemic
Authors: Nurlinawati Iin , Sumiarsih Mimi , Andarwati Pramita , Andayasari Lely , Efendi Ferry , Bushy Angeline
Published: August 2023

Introduction: COVID-19 spreads quickly, especially in densely populated countries like Indonesia. Understanding transmission factors can support in reducing transmission rates. The purpose of this study is to analyze the various factors that may contribute to the transmission of COVID-19 in Indonesia, especially in the first wave of pandemic.

Methods: This was a cross sectional study design. The sample was selected from the new all record data or the database for recording COVID-19 cases at the health office at the research location by online system. The research was conducted in seven districts and cities across three provinces to obtain an overview of transmission in each regional characteristic. The number of samples was as high as 2,010, with confirmed cases and close contacts in Banda Aceh City, Aceh Besar District, Semarang City, Magelang District, Ternate City, South Halmahera District, and Tidore Islands City. Data analysis was done descriptively and were analyzed using Chi-square and logistic regression with SPSS software.

Results: The multivariate analysis shows that five dominant factors the risk of COVID-19 transmission, there are, age, employment status, activities outside the home, medical history, and vaccination status. Age group of 20-39 years (odds ratio [OR]=1.6-1.7; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.07-2.71), working of employment status (OR=1.51; 95% CI 1.10-2.07), have a comorbid in medical history (OR=2.39; 95% CI 1.67-3.4), have activities outside home (OR=1.82, 95% CI 1.39-2.39), and have not been vaccinated of COVID-19 (OR=3.03; 95% CI 3.37-3.87) were significantly related with an increased risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Conclusions: productive age, work and activities outside the home, having comorbidities, and not having received COVID-19 vaccination are all risk factors for COVID-19 exposure. Eliminating all of these factors at the same time will undoubtedly be difficult. As a result, cross-sectoral collaboration is needed to control the spread of COVID-19 at the community and individual levels, as well as to support policy interventions to accelerate the elimination of COVID-19 cases.
The Impact of Information Technology on Service Quality, Satisfaction, and Customer Relationship Management (Case Study: IT Organization Individuals)
Authors: Talebi Hojjat , Khatibi Bardsiri Amid
Published: August 2023

Recent research and studies have shown that Information Technology (IT) has a significant impact on service quality, customer satisfaction, and customer relationship development. With the proliferation and penetration of technology in all aspects of life, organizations are responding to the implications and opportunities that IT creates in relation to customer services. The main objective of using information technology in organizations is to increase customer satisfaction, service quality, and customer relationship management, which the authors will focus on here. Enhancing service quality, improving customer satisfaction, and establishing close and sustainable customer relationships are key advantages of leveraging information technology in this field. This article examines the impact of information technology on service quality, customer satisfaction, and customer relationship development and provides strategies and models for organizations to improve customer satisfaction and establish closer connections with them through the use of information technology. Seventy individuals from the IT field were used to evaluate the proposed model. The proposed model was compared with three models: SEM, regression, and decision tree, and the results demonstrated better performance of this approach.
Determinants of language development during early years: Systematic review
Authors: V Kavitha Kiran  , Gaytri Tiwari
Published: August 2023

Purpose: This review presents findings from recent studies investigating the role of ecological factor affecting language development. Methods: A systematic search protocol was followed using both superordinate and subordinate search terms. Multiple searches were run across the major academic databases to identify all possible national and international articles that were available through search engines commonly used. Results: Several cross-sectional and longitudinal studies demonstrate many ecological factors like maternal interactions, child early babbling, motor development, home environment, birth order, and sibling, SES underline the detrimental effects child language development. Thus, input effects on language outcomes persist even in the absence of genetic confounds. Conclusion: This review throws light on preventive and intervention measures that could be taken for language development in the early years
Pelatihan Penyusunan Instrumen Evaluasi untuk Pengukuran Aspek Berpikir Kritis, Kreatif-Inovatif bagi Guru-guru SMA Negeri 4 Pandeglang
Authors: Sobri Sobri , Hilaliyah Tatu , Safi’i Imam , Saputra Wahyu
Published: August 2023

Berpikir kritis, kreatif-inovatif merupakan aspek utama dalam penyusunan instrumen evaluasi untuk pengukuran kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa. Namun demikian, banyak guru di SMA Negeri 4 Pandeglang yang belum mampu menyusun instrumen evaluasi dapat digunakan untuk mengukur serta mengembangkan aspek berpikir kritis, dan kreatif-inovatif siswa. Penulisan artikel ini dimaksudkan untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat tentang pelatihan penyusunan penyusunan instrumen evaluasi untuk pengukuran aspek berpikir kritis dan kreatif-inovatif bagi Guru-Guru SMA Negeri 4 Pandeglang. Metode yang digunakan mengacu pada alur pedagogi genre, yaitu membangun konteks, menelaah model, mengonstruksi secara bersama-sama, dan mengonstruksi secara mandiri. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan, bahwa kegiatan pelatihan yang telah dilangsungkan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman serta kemampuan para guru SMA Negeri 4 Pandengalang dalam menyusun instrumen evaluasi untuk pengukuran aspek berpikir kritis, kreatif- inovatif. Pelatihan ini dapat memberikan kontribusi untuk peningkatan guru yang proefesional.

 

Critical and creative-innovative thinking are the main aspects in the preparation of evaluation instruments for measuring students' higher-order thinking skills. However, many teachers at SMA Negeri 4 Pandeglang have not been able to develop evaluation instruments that can be used to measure and develop students' critical thinking and creative-innovative aspects. Writing this article is intended to describe the implementation of community service regarding training in the preparation of evaluation instruments for measuring aspects of critical and creative-innovative thinking for Teachers of SMA Negeri 4 Pandeglang. The method used refers to the flow of genre pedagogy, namely building contexts, studying models, constructing together, and constructing independently. The results of the training show that the training activities that have been held can improve the understanding and ability of Pandengalang 4 Public High School teachers in preparing evaluation instruments for measuring critical, creative-innovative thinking aspects. This training can contribute to the professional development of teachers.
Pembentukan Badan Usaha Milik Kampung (BUMK) untuk Mengangkat Potensi Kampung Menuju Desa Mandiri
Authors: Syahruddin Syahruddin , Jalal Nur , Nahumury Marthen A.I. , Tambaip Beatus , Tjilen Alexander Phuk , Ohoiwutun Yosephina
Published: August 2023

Dalam studi ini, kami menjelaskan pembentukan Badan Usaha Milik Kampung (BUMK) sebagai solusi untuk mengoptimalkan potensi kampung dan mendorong perkembangan menuju desa mandiri. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk menjadikan desa Zenegi mandiri dengan melalui pembentukan Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMK). Metode yang digunakan melibatkan pendekatan sosialisasi, ceramah, diskusi, dan tanya jawab dengan mitra untuk memecahkan masalah yang telah disepakati. Selain itu, BUMK juga dibentuk dan pelatihan diselenggarakan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi mitra. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan mengukur kompetensi masyarakat melalui kuisioner untuk mengevaluasi pelaksanaan kegiatan secara berkelanjutan. Hasil pengabdian ini adalah terbentuknya BUMK di Desa Zenegi sesuai dengan UU Desa yang mendorong pengelolaan potensi lokal dan kemandirian desa. Sebagian besar responden (80%) memiliki pemahaman yang baik tentang BUMK dan kegunaannya dalam pengembangan potensi kampung. 15% responden memiliki pemahaman yang terbatas tentang BUMK, dan masih perlu penjelasan lebih lanjut terkait konsep dan manfaatnya. Responden menyoroti beberapa kebutuhan kampung yang dapat diangkat melalui BUMK, antara lain infrastruktur yang memadai, akses ke pasar, pelatihan keterampilan, pembiayaan, dan promosi pariwisata.  Pendirian BUMK dan peningkatan pemahaman masyarakat desa di Desa Zenegi merupakan solusi dalam mengembangkan potensi lokal dan menuju desa mandiri.

 

In this study, we explain the formation of village-owned enterprises (BUMK) as a solution to optimize village potential and encourage development towards independent villages. This service aims to make Zenegi village self-sufficient through the establishment of a Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMK). The method used involves a socialization approach, lectures, discussions, and questions and answers with partners to solve agreed problems. In addition, BUMK was also formed and training was held to improve partner competence. Evaluation is carried out by measuring community competence through questionnaires to evaluate the implementation of activities on an ongoing basis. The result of this service is the formation of BUMK in Zenegi Village in accordance with the Village Law which encourages management of local potential and village independence. Most of the respondents (80%) have a good understanding of BUMK and its use in developing village potential. 15% of respondents have limited understanding of BUMK, and still need further explanation regarding the concept and benefits. Respondents highlighted several villages needs that could be addressed through BUMK, including adequate infrastructure, access to markets, skills training, financing and tourism promotion. The establishment of BUMK and increasing the understanding of the village community in Zenegi Village is a solution in developing local potential and towards an independent village.
Pupuk Organik sebagai Salah Satu Solusi bagi Petani Padi di Kampung Margamulya Distrik Semangga Kabupaten Merauke Propinsi Papua Selatan
Authors: Widyantari Ineke Nursih , Loppies Stanly Hence Dolfi , Maulany Gerzon Jokomen
Published: August 2023

Kampung Margamulya merupakan salah satu kampung yang terdapat di Distrik Semangga yang memiliki luas lahan 724,975 ha yang dipergunakan untuk menanami tanaman pangan yaitu padi dan 112,875 ha digunakan untuk tanaman hortikultura yaitu sayuran, dengan jumlah petani sebanyak 585 orang. Semakin luas lahan yang ditanami padi, semakin banyak produksi yang dihasilkan. Ini berarti semakin banyak pula limbah yang akan dihasilkan dari produksi padi di Kampung Margamulya, sehingga apabila tidak dimanfaatkan atau diolah lebih lanjut akan menimbulkan bau bahkan pencemaran lingkungan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk membantu masyarakat Kampung Margamulya dalam mengatasi masalah limbah padi dan limbah ternak, dan untuk meningkatkan perekonomian petani di Kampung Margamulya. Kegiatan pengabdian ini meliputi pemaparan materi dan praktik pembuatan pupuk organik, praktik pengemasan dan cara pemasarannya. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian manfaat yang dirasakan mitra adalah 87% sangat baik sekali dan 13% baik. Ini berarti pengabdian ini dapat diterima dan bermanfaat bagi mitra. Hasil monitoring yang dilakukan terdapat satu Kelompok Wanita Tani yang mempraktikkan pembuatan pupuk organik dan memasarkan pupuk hasil produksi mereka.

 

Kampung Margamulya is one of the villages in the Semangga District which has a land area of 724.975 ha, which is used for planting food crops, namely rice, and 112.875 ha used for horticultural crops, namely vegetables, with a total of 585 farmers. The wider the land planted with rice, the more production is produced. This means that more and more waste will be generated from rice production in Margamulya Village. This community service activity aims to 1) help the people of Margamulya Village in overcoming the problem of rice waste and livestock waste, 2) Improve the economy of farmers in Margamulya Village. This service activity includes the presentation of materials and practices for making organic fertilizers, packaging practices, and how to market them. The results of the service activities for the benefits felt by partners are 87% very good and 13% good. This means that this devotion is acceptable and beneficial to partners. The monitoring results showed that there was a Women’s Farmer Group that practiced organic fertilizer production and marketed the fertilizer they produced.
Editors' note: Activist anthropology, public engagement, and invasive species
Authors: Tammisto Tuomas , Wilenius Heikki
Published: August 2023

In the Editors' note, we present the texts of this issue, which consists of individual article and research report submissions sent to us. Once again,by fortunate happenstance, the various articles, research reports and essays discuss related topics, lending the issue a sense of internal coherence. The texts discuss common topics such as migration and border violence, activist anthropology and the anthropology of activism, rootedness and displacement. In addition, the essay and conference report engage in debates over public anthropology and contesting hegemonies within the discipline.
Study on floor instability law of cemented filling mining above a confined aquifer
Authors: Wang Jiaqi
Published: August 2023

To solve the problem of floor water inrush in the process of coal mining on a confined aquifer and study the law of floor instability, a cemented filling mining method is proposed in the paper. Using river sand and cement as filling materials, the cementitious material with a concentration of 75% and cement content of 15% has the best flow and mechanical properties. Based on the elastic half-space theory and the bearing characteristics of the backfill, the mechanical model of floor stability is established, the critical criterion of floor instability is proposed, and the relationship between the failure depth of floor and the location and pressure of confined aquifer is obtained. The numerical simulation test scheme is designed, and the FLAC3D fluid-structure coupling element is used to explore the instability characteristics of the floor in the mining process. The research results show that the failure depth of the floor will gradually decrease with the increase of the strength of filling materials, the increase of aquifer distance, and the decrease of water pressure. The research results provide a useful reference for the study of safe mining of coal resources on a confined aquifer.
Study on Multi-factor Optimization of Adjacent Underground Layered Salt Rock Gas Storage Based on RSM
Authors: Ji Jinyi , Zhou Baokun , Tao Zhichen , Chen Xiaoqing
Published: August 2023

To study the significance of different factors on adjacent underground laminated salt rock storage, 15 groups of simulation tests are designed by using the response surface methodology (RSM), the quadratic response surface model with the midpoint displacement and medial waist stress of the interlayer as the response values is constructed. By analyzing the main effect and interaction of the regression model, the influence of the interaction between pillar width, interlayer thickness, and the location of a single interlayer on the midpoint displacement of the interlayer and the internal waist stress of the adjacent ellipsoidal cavity is studied. The results show that the interlayer thickness is the main effect factor of the midpoint displacement of the interlayer. And the pillar width is the main effect factor of the medial waist stress. When the adjacent storage is designed with as 2.5D pillar width, 2 m interlayer thickness, and the midpoint of the interlayer is located at 0.3H above the cavity, the displacement and stress of the test model are relatively small. The above conclusions can provide a certain reference value for the mechanical analysis of adjacent underground layered salt rock gas storage.
KARİYER SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİĞİ ÖLÇEĞİNİN TÜRKÇEYE UYARLANMASI
Authors: ARAR Tayfun , ÇETİNER Nurcan
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmada sürekli değişen çalışma ortamlarında örgüt çalışanlarının kariyerlerinin sürdürülebilirlik düzeylerini belirleyebilmek amacıyla Chin, Jawahar ve Li’nin (2021) geliştirdiği Kariyer Sürdürülebilirliği Ölçeğinin Türkçeye uyarlaması sunulmaktadır. Türkiye’de kamu ve özel sektör kapsamındaki sağlık, eğitim, bilişim ve enerji sektörlerindeki 18-65 yaş arasındaki 402 adet beyaz yaka çalışan ile yapılan anket verileri ile uygulanan AFA sonucunda ölçekte bulunan ifadeler 2 faktör altında toplanmış olup; ifadelerin faktör yükleri ise 0,730 ile 0,910 arasında değer almış ve açıklanan toplam varyans ise %67 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Gerçekleştirilen DFA analizi sonuçlarına göre Kariyer Sürdürülebilirliği Ölçeği’nin Türkçeye uyarlanmış halinin (ki-kare =105,153 sd = 51, p
TARIM KOOPERATİFLERİNİN PAZARLAMA SORUNLARI: BURDUR İLİNDE BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: NALCI Muhammet Murat , TÜRK Mevlüt
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, tarım kooperatiflerinde karşılaşılan pazarlama sorunlarını ve bu sorunların olumsuz pazarlama performansıyla olan ilişkisini belirleyebilmektir. Bu anlamda, pazarlama çevresi sorunları, ürünle ilgili sorunlar, fiyatla ilgili sorunlar, dağıtımla ilgili sorunlar, tutundurmayla ilgili sorunlar ve olumsuz pazarlama performansına yönelik anket soruları, kooperatif yöneticilerine doldurtulmuştur. Araştırmanın bir diğer amacı, yaşanan pazarlama sorunlarının, olumsuz pazarlama performansına olan etkisini belirleyebilmektir. Araştırmada tamsayım yöntemi kullanılarak Burdur ilinde bulunan 104 süt kooperatifi yöneticisine anket uygulanmıştır. Gerçekleştirilen analiz sonucunda, değişkenler arasında pozitif yönlü ve orta düzeyde ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir (p
COVID-19 PANDEMİ SÜRECİNDE UZAKTAN MUHASEBE VE FİNANS EĞİTİMİ: LİSANS ÖĞRENCİLERİ ÜZERİNDE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: YAĞMURLU Nurcan , SEKTİOĞLU İrfan
Published: August 2023

2019 yılı Aralık ayında ortaya çıkan ve tüm dünyayı etkisi altına alan Koronavirüs Hastalığı’nın yayılmasını önlemek amacıyla birçok tedbir alınmıştır. Alınan tedbirler arasında üniversitelerin uzaktan eğitim modeli ile devam etmeleri yer almaktadır.
Bu çalışmada amaç lisans düzeyindeki Muhasebe ve Finans Yönetimi Bölümü öğrencilerinin uzaktan verilen muhasebe ve finans eğitimine karşı bakış açılarını ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda gerekli verilerin elde edilmesi için Muhasebe ve Finans Yönetimi Bölümü öğrencisi olan 341 kişiye anket uygulanmış, elde edilen verilere SPSS 25 ve Amos 22 Paket Programı aracılığıyla analiz edilmiştir. Öğrencilere yönlendirilen ölçeğin yapısını incelemek için faktör analizi yapılmıştır. Faktör analizi sonucunda öğrencilerin uzaktan eğitime olumlu ve olumsuz tutumları, teknolojiye yatkınlık düzeyleri ve muhasebe mesleğine yönelimleri olmak üzere 4 faktör belirlenmiştir.Faktörler arası korelasyon sonuçlarına göre, öğrencilerin uzaktan eğitime ilişkin olumsuz tutumları mesleğe yönelim ve teknolojiye yatkınlığı ile ters yönde; olumlu tutumları ise mesleğe yönelim ile aynı yönde bir ilişkiye sahiptir.
THE EFFECT OF ORGANİZATIONAL CULTURE ON INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOR: THE MEDIATOR ROLE OF TRUST IN MANAGERS
Authors: ÖZDAŞLI Kürşat , CEYHAN Sefa , YILDIRIM Duygu
Published: August 2023

This study was carried out to determine the mediator role of trust in the manager in the influence of organizational culture on innovative work behavior. In line with the purpose of the study, a field study was carried out on the employees of the port operations. In the field research, the data set of 280 people obtained by the survey method was subjected to analysis. As a result of the analyzes carried out with the structural equation modeling and resampling method, it has been discovered that organizational culture increases innovative work behavior. In addition, it has been concluded that trust in the manager has a partial mediator role in the effect of organizational culture on innovative work behavior. These results indicate that port workers have the potential to exhibit innovative work behavior, that organizational culture has a direct effect on innovation from a holistic perspective, and that trust in the manager has a critical importance in this effect.
SURİYELİLERİN SOSYO-DEMOGRAFİK ÖZELLİKLERİ İLE SUÇA KARIŞMA ORANLARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ: BURDUR İLİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: KÜÇÜKDOĞRU Serkan
Published: August 2023

In this study, the rate of involvement of Syrian individuals living in Burdur city depending on crime types will be examined. The profile of Syrians living in Burdur and the criminal orientation of Syrians depending on crime types will be evaluated from the data of Burdur Provincial Police Department. Therefore, the general proportion of Syrians as real persons in the incidents will be determined according to the crime types. Within the scope of the research, a crime type profile will be created for all foreign nationals living in Burdur. In the research, it will be examined whether there is a relationship between the socio-demographic characteristics of the Syrians and their tendency to crime. In this context, the educational status of Syrian refugees will be evaluated within the scope of primary, secondary and high school, and it will be examined whether it has an effect on the crime profile.
BAĞIMSIZ DENETİM KAPSAMINDAKİ SÜREKLİ EĞİTİM PROGRAMLARINA YÖNELİK BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: ÖĞÜNÇ Harun
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, bağımsız denetçilerin sürekli eğitim programları kapsamında aldıkları eğitimleri incelemektir. Bu kapsamda eğitimlerin türleri, eğitimleri düzenleyen kurumlar, eğitimi veren eğitmenler, eğitimlerin süreleri ve eğitimin başladığı yıllar açısından analizler yapılmıştır. Kamu Gözetimi, Muhasebe ve Denetim Standartları Kurumu’nun web sayfasında yayınlanan 1207 adet akredite edilen sürekli eğitim programı analize dahil edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler için frekans analizi, Kruskal Wallis-H testi, Mann Whitney U testi ve Pearson Ki-Kare testi yapılmıştır. Söz konusu testler için IBM SPSS 22 yazılımı kullanılmıştır. Analizler sonucunda Doç. Dr. unvanlı eğitmen sayısı ile eğitimin başlangıç yılı arasında anlamlı bir farklılık bulunamamış olup bu kapsamdaki diğer hipotezler kabul edilmiştir. Eğitim süresinin ve eğitmen sayılarının eğitim yöntemine göre farklılık gösterme durumu incelenmiş olup akademik unvana sahip eğitmen sayıları ile eğitim yöntemi arasında anlamlı bir farklılık bulunamamıştır. Buna karşılık eğitim süresi, akademik unvanı olmayan eğitmen sayısı ve toplam eğitmen sayısı ile eğitim yöntemi arasında anlamlı bir farklılık tespit edilmiştir. Korelasyon analizinde ise eğitim türü ile eğitim başlangıç yılı arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunamamış olup diğer hipotezler kabul edilmiştir.
CONCEPTUAL LEVEL STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING MARKETING COMMUNICATION EFFORTS IN DIGITAL CONSUMPTION CULTURE WITH NEUROSCIENCE TECHNIQUE
Authors: TÜFEKCİ Ömer Kürşad , AKBIYIK Ferdi
Published: August 2023

The increasing complexity of marketing communication efforts in digital consumption culture requires a deeper understanding and measurement of their impact. Neuroscience techniques have become essential in this regard, and this paper proposes conceptual level strategy recommendations for understanding marketing communication efforts using such techniques. The paper recommends the use of neuromarketing research methods, such as EEG, fMRI, and eye-tracking, to gain insights into consumer behavior and preferences. Besides, the paper also suggests the use of cross-cultural research methods to account for cultural differences in consumer behavior and preferences. Moreover, the paper proposes integrated marketing communication strategies that leverage multiple channels to effectively reach consumers in digital consumption culture, such as social media marketing, content marketing, and mobile marketing. Overall, these conceptual level strategy recommendations provide a framework for better understanding and measuring the impact of marketing communication efforts in digital consumption culture using neuroscience techniques. By following these recommendations, marketers and researchers can develop more effective marketing strategies and gain a deeper understanding of consumer behavior and preferences in this context.
Mitigation of Fibrosis after Myocardial Infarction in Rats by Using a Porcine Cholecyst Extracellular Matrix
Authors: Nair Reshma S , Sobhan Praveen K , Shenoy Sachin J , Prabhu Mukund A , Kumar Vikas , Ramachandran Surya , Anilkumar Thapasimuthu V
Published: August 2023

Fibrosis that occurs after nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) is an irreversible reparative cardiac tissue remodeling process characterized by progressive deposition of highly cross-linked type I collagen. No currently available therapeutic strategy prevents or reverses MI-associated
fibrotic scarring of myocardium. In this study, we used an epicardial graft prepared of porcine cholecystic extracellular matrix to treat experimental nonfatal MI in rats. Graft-assisted healing was characterized by reduced fibrosis, with scanty deposition of type I collagen. Histologically,
the tissue response was associated with a favorable regenerative reaction predominated by CD4-positive helper T lymphocytes, enhanced angiogenesis, and infiltration of proliferating cells. These observations indicate that porcine cholecystic extracellular matrix delayed the fibrotic reaction
and support its use as a potential biomaterial for mitigating fibrosis after MI. Delaying the progression of cardiac tissue remodeling may widen the therapeutic window for management of scarring after MI.