bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe TGT untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Kelas IX A pada Materi Bilangan Berpangkat dan Bentuk Akar di MTsN Hulu Sungai Utara
Authors: Sukaisih Elya
Published: July 2019

Permasalahan pada pembelajaran matematika di sekolah, khususnya MTsN 1 Hulu Sungai Utara adalah hasil belajar siswa yang rendah, demikian juga efektivitas guru dalam pembelajaran yang belum optimal. Rendahnya hasil belajar siswa tersebut disebabkan karena kegiatan belajar mengajar matematika di kelas tidak melibatkan siswa, siswa terbiasa hanya mendengarkan dan mencatat penje­lasan dari guru. Kurang bervariasinya metode dan model pembelajaran yang digu­nakan guru menyebabkan siswa tidak aktif dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar. Model pembelajaran TGT diharapkan dapat menjadi salah satu solusi guna mengatasi permasalahan tersebut. Penelitian ini dilakukan di MTsN 1 Hulu Sungai Utara dengan subjek penelitian kelas IX A yang terdiri atas 14 siswa laki-laki dan 12 perempuan.  Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Terdapat dua kali pertemuan dalam setiap siklus. Instrumen yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah lembar observasi kegiatan siswa, lembar observasi kegiatan guru serta tes tertulis. Tes hasil belajar dan teknik observasi digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data, sedangkan teknik persentase digunakan untuk menganalisis data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kegiatan mengajar guru lebih aktif dan kreatif, serta keaktifan belajar siswa semakin meningkat. Selain itu terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dengan mengggunakan model TGT. Hasil ini diketahui dengan meningkatnya nilai rata-rata hasil belajar siswa dari 70,58 pada siklus I menjadi 75,77 pada siklus II, serta meningkatnya ketuntasan belajar siswa dari 69% pada siklus I menjadi 85% pada siklus II. Kata Kunci: Model Pembelajaran TGT, hasil belajar siswa
Mengembangkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa melalui Pendekatan Matematika Realistik
Authors: Priatmoko Angga Putra , Karim Karim , Sukmawati R. Ati
Published: July 2019

Perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi yang semakin pesat menuntut peran pendidikan dalam menyiapkan sumber daya manusia yang memiliki kemampuan dan intelektual tinggi. Salah satu upaya pemerintah untuk meningkatkan mutu pendidikan matematika adalah dengan menerbitkan Peraturan Menteri Pendi­dikan dan Kebudayaan Nomor 22 Tahun 2006 yang menekankan bahwa melalui pembelajaran matematika dapat menumbuhkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif. Salah satu pendekatan pembelajaran yang memungkinkan dapat mengembangkan kemam­­­puan berpikir kreatif siswa adalah pendekatan matematika realistik. Pene­litian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui melalui pendekatan matematika realistik dapat mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa kelas VII SMP. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan subjek siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 21 Banjarmasin Tahun Pelajaran 2016/2017. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pene­rapan pendekatan matematika realistik dalam pembelajaran matematika dapat mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa.  Kata kunci: kemampuan berpikir kreatif, pendekatan matematika realistik
Pengembangan Buku Siswa dengan Pendekatan Kontekstual pada Materi Persamaan Linear Satu Variabel untuk Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Juhairiah Juhairiah , Danaryanti Agni , Sukmawati R. Ati
Published: July 2019

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan buku siswa dalam bentuk modul pada materi persamaan linear satu variabel dengan pendekatan kontekstual dengan kriteria valid. Metode peneitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian pengem­bangan dengan model pengembangan oleh Thiagarajan, Semmel, and Semmel, dengan 4 fase yaitu pendefinisian, pendesainan, pengembangan, dan penye­baran produk. Penelitian ini terbatas sampai fase ketiga yaitu pengembangan, tanpa penyebaran produk. Kriteria kevalidan buku siswa didasarkan pada penilaian validitas oleh 5 orang ahli dalam bidang pendidikan matematika. Selain validitas, respon siswa terhadap buku yang dikembangkan juga dinilai menggunakan kuesioner yang diberi­kan kepada 6 orang siswa dengan kemampuan yang berbeda. Hasil penilaian validitas oleh validator menunjukkan bahwa buku yang dikembangkan valid dan berdasarkan hasil kuesioner didapatkan bahwa buku yang dikembangkan menda­patkan respon positif dari siswa. Kata kunci: buku siswa, pendekatan kontekstual, persamaan linear satu variabel, valid
Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Visual-Auditori-Kinestetik (VAK) pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika di Kelas VII E MTsN Mulawarman Banjarmasin
Authors: Noorbaiti Rahmita , Fajriah Noor , Sukmawati R. Ati
Published: July 2019

Setiap siswa adalah unik atau berbeda satu sama lain. Salah satu keunikan tersebut yaitu gaya belajar masing-masing siswa. Gaya belajar merupakan kecen­derungan seseorang dalam memperoleh dan menciptakan pengalaman dan terkait dengan indera yang dimiliki. Gaya belajar dibagi menjadi gaya belajar visual, auditori, dan kinestetik atau dikenal dengan VAK. Oleh karena itu, di antara tugas guru adalah merancang pembelajaraan yang dapat mengakomodasi ketiga gaya belajar VAK. Atas dasar tersebut, maka dilaksanakan penelitian mengenai implementasi (penerapan) model pembelajaran VAK dengan tujuan mengetahui respon dan hasil belajar siswa terhadap pembelajaran dengan model VAK. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif yang terdiri dari 6 kali pertemuan pem­belajaran dan 1 kali pertemuan untuk evaluasi hasil belajar yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan proses pembelajarannya, hasil belajar siswa, serta respon siswa terhadap pembelajaran. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII E MTsN Mulawarman Banjarmasin sejumlah 34 orang. Objek dalam pene­litian adalah hasil belajar serta respon siswa terhadap model pembelajaran VAK pada pokok bahasan perbandingan dan aritmatika sosial. Teknik pengumpulan data meng­gunakan tes untuk mengukur hasil belajar siswa dan angket untuk mengukur respon siswa. Teknik analisis data meng­gunakan perhitungan nilai rata-rata hasil belajar sis­wa dan persentase. Data yang diperoleh selama pene­litian menunjukkan bahwa melalui imple­mentasi model pembelajaran VAK hasil bela­jar siswa pada pelajaran matematika di kelas VII E MTsN Mulawarman Banjarmasin berada pada kualifikasi amat baik. Subjek penelitian yang dalam penelitian ini siswa kelas VII memberikan respon positif terhadap pembe­lajaran matematika dengan menggunakan model VAK. Kata kunci: gaya belajar VAK, model pembelajaran VAK, hasil belajar, respon siswa
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE ROTATING TRIO EXCHANGE TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR TINGKAT TINGGI
Authors: Sahril Sahril , Fajriah Noor , Sumartono Sumartono
Published: July 2019

Model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Rotating Trio Exchange (RTE) meru­pakan model pembelajaran berkelompok dimana ada rotasi siswa dalam kelompok agar tercipta kelompok-kelompok belajar yang mampu memberikan pemahaman dan memunculkan kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat mendeskripsikan: (1) kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa yang mene­rapkan model kooperatif tipe RTE dan (2) efektivitas model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe RTE dibandingkan dengan model pembelajaran langsung terhadap kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa. Metode yang digunakan adalah eksperimen semu dan Nonequivalent Group Pretest Posttest Design sebagai desain penelitian. Populasi penelitian adalah semua siswa kelas X SMK ISFI Banjarmasin dengan jumlah 101 siswa yang tersebar dalam empat kelas. Sampel penelitian adalah 28 siswa kelas X C Farmasi SMK ISFI Banjarmasin sebagai kelas eksperimen dan 29 siswa kelas X A Farmasi SMK ISFI Banjarmasin siswa sebagai kelas kontrol yang dipilih berdasarkan purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah dokumentasi dan tes. Data yang didapatkan dianalisis menggunakan statistika deskriptif dan statistika infe­rensial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa yang menerapkan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe  RTE berada pada kla­sifikasi baik dan (2) model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe RTE lebih efektif diban­dingkan dengan model pembelajaran langsung terhadap kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa.Kata Kunci: Rotating Trio Exchange (RTE), kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi, menganalisis, mengevaluasi, mencipta
KEMAMPUAN NUMBER SENSE SISWA KELAS VII SMP NEGERI DI BANJARMASIN TIMUR BERDASARKAN GAYA BELAJAR
Authors: Niswah Luthfia , Mawaddah Siti , Kamaliyah Kamaliyah
Published: July 2019

Number sense dapat dideskripsikan sebagai kepekaan seseorang terha­dap bilangan. Number sense akan meningkat pada diri seseorang seiring bertam­bahnya pengetahuan dan pengalaman dalam belajar. Belajar akan meningkatkan pengetahuan kita tentang suatu hal, dari yang awalnya tidak tahu menjadi tahu. Dalam belajar siswa memiliki cara yang berbeda-beda. Ada yang mudah menerima informasi ada juga yang sulit.  Hal ini berkaitan dengan cara belajar siswa yang satu dengan siswa lainnya berbeda. Cara belajar ini yang dimaksud gaya belajar. Gaya belajar ialah satu diantara karakteristik individu. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu (1) mendeskripsikan kemampuan number sense siswa kelas VII SMPN di Banjarmasin Timur tahun pelajaran 2017/2018, (2) mengetahui adanya perbedaan kemampuan number sense siswa kelas VII SMPN di Banjarmasin Timur berdasarkan gaya belajar tahun pelajaran 2017/2018. Metode deskriptif merupakan metode yang dipilih peneliti. Seluruh siswa kelas VII SMPN di Banjarmasin Timur merupakan populasi penelitian. Teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu purposive sampling, sehingga diambil tiga sekolah yaitu SMPN 14 Banjarmasin, SMPN 22 Banjarmasin, dan SMPN 30 Banjarmasin. Data dikumpulkan dengan cara memberikan tes serta angket. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistika deskriptif serta statistika inferensial. Hasil dari penelitian adalah (1) kemampuan number sense siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri di Banjarmasin Timur tahun pelajaran 2017/2018 berada pada kualifikasi cukup, (2) tidak terdapat perbedaan kemampuan number sense siswa kelas VII SMPN di Banjarmasin Timur yang memiliki gaya belajar visual, auditori dan kinestetik tahun pelajaran 2017/2018. Kata kunci: kemampuan number sense, gaya belajar
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN ADVANCE ORGANIZER DAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS SISWA KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 1 BANJARMASIN
Authors: Hasibuan Febriyanti Lusiana , Ansori Hidayah , Sari Asdini
Published: July 2019

Pada jenjang Pendidikan, pembelajaran matematika memiliki suatu tujuan salah satunya supaya siswa mempunyai kemampuan untuk memahami konsep matematika. Observasi pendahuluan saat Praktik Pengalaman Lapangan yang dila­kukan peneliti, diketahui hasil belajar yang diperoleh siswa SMP Negeri 1 Ban­jar­masin di kelas VII tahun pelajaran 2017/2018 masih rendah terlihat dari hasil penilaian tengah semester genap (PTS) yang masih berada pada ketuntasan yang rendah. Terdapat faktor yang mempengaruhi tinggi rendahnya hasil belajar salah satunya adalah pemahaman konsep. Dalam usaha mengembangkan pemahaman konsep pada siswa salah satu upaya yang bisa dilakukan dalam proses pembelajaran yaitu penggunaan model advance organizer. Adapun suatu tujuan dipenelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui ada atau tidak ada perbedaan suatu pemahaman siswa akan kon­sep matematis antara siswa kelas model pembelajaran advance organizer dengan sis­wa kelas model pembelajaran langsung. Penggunaan metode untuk penelitian kali ini yaitu quasi experimental design. Subjek yang ada pada penelitian ini adalah siswa di kelas VII G dan siswa di kelas VII H. Objek dipenelitian ini adalah pemahaman konsep matematis siswa kelas VII pada kelas VII G yang merupakan kelas eks­perimen dan siswa kelas VII H yang merupakan kelas kontrol. Penggunaaan model pembelajaran advance organizer dilaksanakan di kelas eksperimen dan penggunaan model pembelajaran langsung dilaksanakan di kelas kontrol. Teknik dan alat pe­ngumpul data pada penelitian ini menggunakan dokumentasi dan tes. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman konsep siswa pada kelas model pembelajaran advance organizer berada pada kategori baik dan pemahaman konsep siswa pada kelas model pembelajaran langsung berada pada kategori cukup, serta terdapat adanya perbedaan yang signifikan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa di kelas model pembelajaran advance organizer dengan siswa di kelas model pembe­lajaran langsung pada pembelajaran. Kata kunci: Pemahaman konsep matematis, model pembelajaran advance organizer.
PENGARUH MODEL DOUBLE LOOP PROBLEM SOLVING (DLPS) TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIS SISWA SMP
Authors: Ramadhana Laila Rahmatin , Karim Karim , Amalia Rizki
Published: July 2019

Penelitian dilakukan guna mengetahui pengaruh model Double Loop Pro­blem Solving (DLPS) terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa kelas VII. Quasi eksperiment adalah metode yang digunakan. Populasi penelitian ini yakni siswa kelas VII SMPN 31 Banjarmasin. Adapun sampel yang diambil meng­gunakan teknik purposive sampling dimana didapatkan kelas VII F yang akan dija­dikan kelas eksperimen meggunakan model DLPS serta kelas VII E dijadikan kelas kontrol menggunakn model pembelajaran langsung. Dokumentasi dan tes adalah teknik yang digunakan untuk memperoleh data. Uji-t adalah teknik yang digunakan. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa kelas VII SMP yang dibelajarkan menggunakan model  DLPS ber­ada pada kualifikasi cukup, sedangkan pada kelas yang dibelajarkan dengan meng­gunakan model pembelajaran langsung berada pada kualifikasi ku­rang, artinya ter­dapat pengaruh yang signifikan model DLPS terhadap kemampuan pemecahan ma­sa­lah matematis siswa kelas VII SMP. Kata kunci: model Double Loop Problem Solving (DLPS), pemecahan masalah matematis
PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN PENDIDIKAN MATEMATIKA REALISTIK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIS DI KELAS VII PROGRAM KESETARAAN PAKET B BUMI JAYA
Authors: Rahmawati Rahmawati , Danaryanti Agni , Suryaningsih Yuni
Published: July 2019

Pendidikan Matematika Realistik (PMR) adalah pendekatan yang berorien­tasi kepada proses matematis siswa, sehingga siswa belajar melalui proses mem­bangun konsep matematika berdasarkan masalah kontekstual. Dengan menggu­nakan PMR siswa menjadi terlatih untuk menyelesaikan suatu masalah dengan pemikirannya sendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendekripsikan keterlaksanaan sintaks pembelajaran yang menggunakan pendekatan PMR serta mendeskripsikan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa setelah pendekatan PMR dite­rapkan dengan  menggunakan metode deskriptif. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII program kesetaraan paket B Bumi Jaya dengan objek penelitian kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis. Penelitian ini menggunakan dua tehnik pengumpulan data yaitu observasi dan tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat keterlaksanaan sintaks pembelajaran dengan pendekatan PMR berada dalam klasifikasi baik. Kemampuan pemecahan masahah matematis siswa pada indi­kator memahami masalah, kurang dari setengah jumlah siswa mampu mema­hami masalah yang diberikan. Pada indikator merencanakan penyelesaian, tidak ada seorangpun siswa yang mampu menuliskan rencana penyelesaian dengan benar dan hanya sedikit siswa yang menuliskan rencana penyelesaian dari masalah yang diberikan. Pada indikator menjalankan rencana penyelesaian, sebagian besar siswa belum bisa menjalankan rencana penyelesaian bahkan tidak ada siswa yang menja­lankan rencana penyelesaian dengan benar. Pada indikator pemeriksaan, sebagian besar siswa tidak menuliskan kesimpulan maupun menuliskan kesimpulan tetapi salah. Secara keseluruhan, kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa pada kelas VII program kesetaraan paket B Bumi Jaya adalah kurang sekali. Kata kunci: pendidikan matematika realistik, pemecahan masalah matematis
PENERAPAN PERMENAKER NO 15 TAHUN 2005 DALAM PENGHEMATAN BIAYA PADA PERUSAHAAN PT ABC
Authors: Mualif Muhammad , Yusniar Meina Wulansari , Dewi Dian Masita
Published: July 2019

PT ABC implemented a policy regarding the basic changes of calculation of overtime wages for non-staff employees according to the memo published by the company concerning the implementation of overtime wage calculation system based on the regulation of the Permenaker no 15 year 2005. This research is conducted to determine whether the implementation of Permenaker no 15 year 2005 at PT ABC as the basic calculation of overtime wages for non staff employees makes PT ABC more efficient or not. This research is a descriptive quantitatif. The research variables are salary and overtime payment. The population of this research is non staff employees as many as 2.615 people. The data used is secondary data. The result of this research showed that implementation of Permenaker no 15 year 2005 makes PT ABC save the cost 20% in the payroll period of September 2013 compared to before it was implemented.
Pengaruh Penilaian Prestasi Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Pegawai Badan Kepegawaian dan Diklat Kabupaten Tanah Laut
Authors: Nursofyan Tony , Bachri Ahmad Alim , Rahmawati Rini
Published: July 2019

The research aims to determine and analyze the influence of performance appraisal and workmotivation towardthe job satisfaction of employees in the BKD of Tanah Laut District.The population of this research is 41 people by using Multiple Regression Analysis Method. It is performed to determine whether the independent variable (performance appraisal and work motivation) partially influence the dependent variable (job satisfaction).The results on the BKD of Tanah Laut District indicate the absence of significant influence partially between the independent variables of performance appraisal toward the dependent variable of job satisfaction as well as the independent variable of work motivation which shows positive and significant influence on the dependent variable of job satisfaction.
PENGARUH GAYA HIDUP, SIKAP UANG, NILAI PRIBADI, STIMULASI PEMASARAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN TERHADAP SMARTPHONE ANDROID (Studi Kasus Mahasiswa Muhammadiyah Stikes Banjarmasin)
Authors: Putri Arina , Huda Nuril
Published: July 2019

This study aims to identify and analyze the influence of lifestyle variables (X1), money attitude (X2), personal values (X3), marketing stimulation (X4) on purchase decisions (Y).

Methods This study uses qualitative research by distributing questionnaires to students stikes muhammadiyah Banjarmasin ever using smartphones as much as 157 respondents. Using variable measurement technique kiteria interval scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree, with weights from 1 - 10. To determine the effect of variable X to variable Y using multiple linear regression analysis technique.

Results of this study conclude that (1) There is a significant difference between lifestyle variables to variable purchase decision. (2) There is a significant relationship between the variables attitude toward money purchase decision variables. (3) There is a significant relationship between the variables of personal values to the variable purchase decision. (4) There is no significant relationship between the variables of marketing stimulation to variable purchase decision.
PENGARUH KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KINERJA PERSONIL BHAYANGKARA PEMBINA KEAMANAN DAN KETERTIBAN MASYARAKAT (BHABINKAMTIBMAS) DI POLRESTA BANJARMASIN
Authors: Bibitharta Arif Wahyu , Bachri Ahmad Alim , Dewi Maya Sar
Published: July 2019

This study analyzes the influence of organizational commitment and compensation simultaneously on the performance of personnel BHABINKAMTIBMAS Polresta Banjarmasin, analyzing the influence of organizational commitment and partial compensation to personnel performance BHABINKAMTIBMAS Polresta Banjarmasin, analyzing the dominant variable of organizational commitment and compensation affecting BHABINKAMTIBMAS Polresta Banjarmasin performance.

The research method used is explanatory research with quantitative approach. The population of this research was 52 people with purposive sampling sampling technique with 52 samples. data collection was done by using questionnaire. Data analysis using multiple regression with F test and t test.

The Influence of Organizational Commitments (X1) affects the performance of personnel (Y). The proof of the statement can not be based on the value of t greater than the value of t table (4.824> 2.007) and lower value significantly than error rate (0,000 <0,05). The effect of Work Compensation (X2) influenced the performance of personnel (Y) of t table (3.931> 2.007) and significantly lower value than error rate (0,000 <0,05). This result shows that partial compensation work variable has an effect on personnel performance. The table above shows that 0.942 = 94.2% means there are still other variables that affect the personnel performance besides the organizational commitment variable and the simultaneous commitment to the personnel performance of BHABINKAMTIBMAS Polresta Banjarmasin.
PENGARUH MEKANISME GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PADA PENGUNGKAPAN TANGGUNG JAWAB SOSIAL PERUSAHAAN YANG TERGABUNG DALAM INDEKS KOMPAS 100
Authors: , Yuliani , Swandari Fifi
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of good corporate governance mechanisms through the composition of the independent board, independent audit committee composition, public ownership and management ownership, on the disclosure of social responsibility (CSRI). This study also uses a variable sized firms, leverage and profitability as control variables. The population used a company registered in the Kompas 100 Index period in 2014. The sample was taken by purposive sampling method, as many as 72 companies. Statistical testing method using multiple linear regression analysis, the statistical test of hypothesis testing and statistical test t F. The analysis showed that the composition of the independent board, independent audit committee composition and size significantly influence the company's CSR disclosure.
Lecturers’ Compliance With Quality Assurance Mechanisms in Public Universities in Delta State: Focusing on Punctuality, Regular Attendance to Lectures and Adherence to the Course Outline
Authors: Amini-Philips Chinyere , Omodibo Egwuono E.
Published: July 2019

The study investigated the extent to which lecturers comply with quality assurance mechanisms in public universities in Delta State. Two objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study consisted of 1,299 lecturers and 6,826 students from the public universities in Delta State. A sample of 260 lecturers and 409 students representing 20% and 6% respectively of the population which was obtained using the proportionate random sampling technique was used. The instrument for data collection was the researchers made questionnaire titled “Compliance with Quality Assurance Mechanisms Questionnaire (CQAMQ). The Cronbach Alpha method was used to determine the internal consistency of the items and it yielded a result of 0.78 and 0.79. The researchers and two assistants distributed 669 copies of the questionnaire and successfully collected 628 copies of the questionnaire administered. The research questions were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation and rank order statistics, while the hypotheses were tested using z-test at 0.05 level of significance. It was found that lecturers’ in public universities in Delta State complied with punctuality and regular attendance to lectures and adhered to the course outline to a high extent. Based on the findings, it was concluded that lecturers compliance with the quality assurance mechanism of punctuality and regular attendance ,adherence to the course outline is high, it was recommended that the university management should encourage lecturers to adhere to the course outline through collegial supervision, and ensure that the course outlines to be used are submitted to the head of departments, the university management should initiate a reward system whereby lecturers that are always punctual and regular in attendance to lectures are given prizes and recognition.
Electronic Learning May Improve the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics and Science in Marginalized Schools in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda: A Baseline Analysis
Authors: Musiimenta Angella , Tumuhimbise Wilson , Nankunda Michael , Bangumya Elly , Atuhaire Justus , Mugonza Robert , Kobutungi Phiona , Mugaba Aaron T
Published: July 2019

Background: Over the years, mathematics and sciences have been performed poorly worldwide. There is an overwhelming high failure rates of mathematics and sciences in the marginalized schools found in Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda. Electronic (e)-learning tools could be promising interactive strategies for teaching mathematics and sciences. There is lack of studies documenting educational challenges in the refugee settlement, and how e-learning can address the challenges.Objective: To identify the challenges experienced in teaching and learning mathematics and sciences in schools found in Nakivale refugee settlement, and explore the potentials of using e-learning to address the identified challenges.Methods: We employed a parallel mixed methods study design that utilized focus group discussions and surveys. We purposively conducted a focus group discussion with the 17 mathematics/science teachers that we had trained (in e-learning) from 6 schools in Nakivale refugee settlement. We also administered surveys to 267 learners and mathematics/science teachers of the six participating schools.Results: Educational challenges reported by participants are: 1) lack of access to modern teaching and learning resources, 2) Leaners’ negative attitudes towards mathematics and science, 3) overwhelming number of learners in class. 4) Lack of ICT pedagogical skills. They anticipated that e-learning could potentially: 1) enable unlimited and flexible access to educational resources, and 2) enhance engagement, interest and understanding of learning concepts. They however worried about the availability of sufficient technological infrastructure (e.g. internet, computers, and electricity) and skills to use the application. Conclusion: E-learning may enable unlimited and flexible access to educational resources, and enhance engagement, interest and understanding of learning concepts, which could potentially improve performance in mathematics and sciences in otherwise marginalized schools.
PANDA NOT DRAGON
Authors: Yuan Shaoyu
Published: July 2019

"Spellbinding reading that starts with explaining 'traditional' Xenophobia and Sinophobia in the West and opens up on a veritable encyclopedia of China's strengths, challenges, aspirations, and dreams. It brings as much light into the opaqueness of Chinese politics as a young scholar who loves his country and people could marshal without falling foul of the guardians of political correctness. A compact introduction to China in the era of intercontinental competition! "
--- Former German Ambassador to North Korea, Delegate to the United Nations, Dr. Friedrich Lohr

A conflict seems imminent. In this eye-opening book, Yuan boldly challenges the concept that the rise of China is a formidable threat to the rest of the world. The author argues that the rise of China is rather peaceful as a panda, and it is certainly not a fire-breathing dragon. The first chapter demonstrates the history and psychology behind the concept of Sinophobia, explaining why people would automatically assume the rise of China is a threat. The following two chapters explain why China does not have the capacity to become a threat even if the country wants to, providing a detailed look at the real situation of the Chinese military and economy --- weak and unstable. The final chapter of the book presents the benefits brought by the rise of China. As the rivalry between China and the US begins, this book takes the reader on a journey to understand the real China.
Adição de casca de arroz carbonizada em diferentes substratos para produção de mudas de Eucalyptus globulus
Authors: Figuerêdo Karolline Sena , Silva Rubens Ribeiro da , Dias Marilene Alves Ramos , Freitas Gilson Araújo de , Ribeiro Michelli Medeiros Cabral , Melo Aurélio Vaz de
Published: July 2019

A produção de mudas florestais é dependente dos processos de germinação, iniciação de raiz e formação de raízes e brotos, que influenciam indiretamente a qualidade de mudas e dependem da composição do substrato. Portanto, objetivou-se avaliar a adição de casca de arroz em diferentes substratos para uma melhor qualidade de mudas de Eucalyptus globulus. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com quatro repetições contendo cinco plantas e em esquema fatorial 3x5, sendo: três substratos não comerciais PlantFlorest I, II e III no primeiro fator, e proporções de 0, 25, 50, 75 e 100% de casca de arroz no segundo, mais o substrato comercial Bioplant®. As plantas foram avaliadas 65 dias após a semeadura (DAS). Mudas de E. globulus produzidos em substratos PlantFlorest apresentaram maior desempenho em comparação ao BioPlant® para todas as variáveis estudadas. A adição de casca de arroz carbonizada em proporções inferiores a 50% proporcionaram melhores resultados para os parâmetros analisados, e o uso do substrato PlantFlorest III puro proporcionou a produção de mudas com maior IQD.
A Financial Simulation Modeling for Major University in the Middle East
Authors: Bakhsh Ahmed Atef
Published: July 2019

In the present economic environment, it is critical for organizations to precisely monitor and forecast financial issues for better decision-making. This study constructed a model for the college of Engineering's financial operation of a major University in the Middle East by looking at the numbers of its revenues and expenses. Moreover, object-oriented simulation (OOS) tools is used for the financial model that support the subject matter experts in how the model can be used to help them make decisions regarding topics such as: does it make sense to introduce a new major now or in the future, should the college try to enroll more students, or even should a specific course be offered at a specific semester. The simulation model help in financial terms only.
EVALUATION OF BUREAUCRACY REFORM PROGRAM AT STATE PERSONNEL AGENCY
Authors: Naibaho Ramli Effendi Idris
Published: July 2019

The objective of this research is to evaluate the bureaucracy reform program at State Personnel Agency. The evaluation focused on five stages, namely design, installation, process, product and benefit. Qualitative approach used in this research with using Discrepansy Evaluation Model design. Data collecting with in-depth interview, orbservation and documantation study. Interview Data analyzed quantitatively through data reduction, data display, and conclussion drawing. The evaluation results toward the bureaucratic reform program at State Personnel Agency shows: (1) the program has been well defined which is indicated by an explanation of the urgency aspect, has clear goals and objectives, and equipped with key success indicator, (2) the program has been well designed including the formulation of implementation guidelines, resource preparation, work programs, and evaluation and monitoring, (3) implementation of eight areas of changes which cover organizational structuring, structuring of governance managemnt system, structuring of human resources management system, harmonization of legislation, strengthening of supervision, strengthening of performance accountability, public services, mindset and work culture is good. However, hasâ€™t shown the ideal conditions if associated with position of State Personnel Agency as a pioneer and role model for the ministries or other institutions in the implementation of bureaucratic reform program, (4) the bureaucratic reform program has given positive results in the improvement of the quality of clean bureaucracy and free of corruption, collusion and nepotism, the quality of public services, and the capacity and performance accountability, and (5) the bureaucratic reform programs can provide positive benefits in improving bureaucratic governance, enhance the positive image and improve the apparatus job performance. Therefore, State Personnel Agency needed to improve the implementation of bureaucracy reform program continuously in order to achieved the optimal results

Keywords: Program Evaluation, And Bureaucracy Reform, Discrepancies Evaluation Model
THE EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN LIMITED COMPANY OF BRANTAS ABIPRAYA JAKARTA
Authors: PERKASA DIDIN HIKMAH , WIDODO SUPARNO EKO
Published: July 2019

The focus of this research is to ensure that the implementation of the Technical Career Development Program. This research was Review at limited company of Brantas Abipraya Jakarta who use Technical Training as the one of strategy in human capital career development. The research is used evaluation method with CIPP approach. Data were taken using interview guideline, questionnaire observation and document study and analyzed by descriptive method through discussion and triangulation. The component of evaluation aspect (CIPP): Context Evaluation (Context): vision of program mission and program objectives; Input Evaluation: strategy, design, plan and readiness of resources; Process Evaluation (Process): implementation of strategy, design, plan and readiness of resources; Evaluation of Results (Product): Results and Benefits of the program. The findings of the evaluation research, the program's mission, all the strategies, goals and objectives well implemented.

Keywords: Program, Evaluation, Technical Training, Career Development, and Implementation
The Correlation Between Interest In Entrepreneurship And Students’ Self-Esteem
Authors: Pautina Mohamad Rizal , Puluhulawa Meiske , Djibran Moh. Rizki
Published: July 2019

These days, unemployed workforces come from various backgrounds of education. Based on the data of Statistical Central Bureau, out of 133,94 million of the workforce, 6,87 million are unemployed. It is due to many individuals who only wait for job vacancy offered by either government or private institution. They do not have any willingness to create their own enterprise. A way to create a job is by entrepreneurship.
"Eum mori oportebat" in Nicholas of Cusa’s Glosses of the Alkoranus Latinus (Vat Lat. 4071)
Authors: Martínez Gázquez José
Published: July 2019

Nicholas of Cusa wrote two sets of glosses that comment on important themes of Alkoranus Latinus, the first Latin translation of the Qur'an done by Robert of Ketton in the year 1143 in the Iberian Peninsula. The first group of glosses, used to write De pace fidei in 1453, are found in the Bernkastel-Kues Bibliothek, manuscript Kues 108. The second set of glosses, recently identified in manuscript 4071 of the Vatican Library, and used to write Cribratio Alkorani in 1462, presents extensive doctrinal treatises on Quranic subjects. We find, among others, the consideration of the necessity of the death of Christ for the redemption of the human race.
Analysis of Landslide Kinematics Using Multi-temporal Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Imagery, La Honda, California
Authors: Carey Jordan A. , Pinter Nicholas , Pickering Alexandra J. , Prentice Carol S. , Delong Stephen B.
Published: July 2019

The combination of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) photography with structure-from-motion (SfM) digital photogrammetry provides a quickly deployable and cost-effective method for monitoring geomorphic change, particularly for hazards such as landslides. The Scenic Drive landslide is a deep-seated slope failure in La Honda, CA, with episodic activity in 1998 and 2005–06. Heavy rainfall during 2016–17 initiated movement of a new and separate landslide directly upslope of the existing Scenic Drive landslide, damaging three residences. We acquired imagery of the Upper Scenic Drive landslide beginning 2 days after initial motion using a global positioning system–enabled UAV. We used this imagery to generate seven digital elevation models (DEMs) between January and May 2017, with spatial resolutions of ∼3–10 cm/pixel. We compared these DEMs with each other and with available light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data to assess landslide kinematics, including horizontal displacement vectors, rates of motion, and total mass redistribution, and to test the accuracy and applicability of UAV/SfM-derived measurements. We estimated the maximum horizontal displacement of the slide was at least 5 m during the monitoring period and calculated that ∼3,000 m3 of material was displaced by the landslide. Comparing the UAV-derived topography with synchronous terrestrial LiDAR scanning showed that accuracies of the two techniques are comparable, generally within 0.05 m horizontally and within 0.20 m vertically in unvegetated areas. This study demonstrates the capability of combining UAV and SfM to map and monitor active geomorphic processes in emergent situations where high-resolution digital topography is needed in near-real-time.
Contribution of aroma compounds to the antioxidant properties of roasted white yam (Dioscorea rotundata)
Authors: Lasekan Ola , Teoh Li Shing
Published: July 2019

Background

The aroma chemistry and the contribution of the aroma compounds to the anti-oxidative properties of roasted yam have yet to be characterized. The growing popularity of roasted yam in regions where they are being consumed calls for a concerted effort to elucidate their aroma chemistry as well as their anti-oxidative properties.

Results

The aroma compounds in roasted white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) were isolated and identified using static headspace-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (SH-GC-MS) and gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O). In addition, the anti-oxidative activities of the most abundant volatile heterocyclic compounds (2 pyrroles, 4 furans and 3 pyrazines) were evaluated on their inhibitory effect towards the oxidation of hexanal for a period of 30 days. Twenty-nine aroma-active compounds with a flavour dilution (FD) factor range of 2-256 and an array of odor notes were obtained. Among them, the highest odor activities (FD ≥ 128) factors were determined for 2-acetyl furan and 2-acetylpyrrole. Other compounds with significant FD factors ≥ 32 were; 2-methylpyrazine, ethyl furfural, and 5-hydroxy methyl furfural.

Conclusion

Results of the anti-oxidative activity showed that the pyrroles exhibited the greatest antioxidant activity among all the tested heterocyclic compounds. This was followed by the furans and the pyrazines which had the least antioxidant activity.
Can Hospital Accreditation Enhance Patient Experience? Longitudinal Evidence from a Hong Kong Hospital Patient Experience Survey
Authors: Andres Ellie Bostwick , Song Wen , Song Wei , Johnston Janice Mary
Published: July 2019

Background

Hospital accreditation is expected to improve health care quality and patient satisfaction. However, little and conflicting evidence is currently available to support its effect on patient outcomes, particularly patient experience. Hong Kong recently launched a pilot programme to test an infrastructure for accreditation of both private and public hospitals with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. This study aims to evaluate the longitudinal impact of hospital accreditation on patient experience in a publicly-funded university teaching hospital in Hong Kong.

Methods

Three cross-sectional surveys were conducted at three time points: nine months pre- accreditation as baseline (T1), three (T2) and fifteen months (T3) post-accreditation. Acute care inpatients aged 18 to 80 were recruited on the second day of hospital admission to complete the Picker Patient Experience Questionnaire-15 (PPE-15). Baseline data was first compared to the 2005 Hong Kong average for public hospitals using t-tests. Data was then analyzed using ANOVA and multiple linear regression to evaluate differences across the three cross-sections and examine the effect of accreditation over time while controlling for covariates.

Results

3,083 patients (T1=896, T2=1093, T3=1094) completed the survey for a response rate of 83.5%, 86.1%, and 83.8%, respectively. The hospital baseline domain and summary patient experience scores differed from the Hong Kong public hospital average obtained from the 2005 Thematic Household Survey. All domain and summary patient experience scores declined (improved) over the study period (T1 to T3). The multiple regression results confirmed the time point score comparisons with declining (improving) parameter estimates for T2 and T3 for all domain and summary scores except the ‘continuity and transition’ domain, for which the declining coefficient was only significant at T3.

Conclusions

While hospital accreditation has not been shown to improve patient outcomes, this study suggests the accreditation exercise may enhance patient experience. Moreover, it suggests the quality improvement initiatives associated with accreditation may address areas of concern emphasized by Hong Kong patients, such as involvement in care and emotional support from providers.
Validating surgical procedure codes for inflammatory bowel disease in the Swedish National Patient Register
Authors: Forss Anders , Myrelid Pär , Olén Ola , Everhov Åsa H , Nordenvall Caroline , Halfvarson Jonas , Ludvigsson Jonas F.
Published: July 2019

Validating surgical procedure codes for inflammatory bowel disease in the Swedish National Patient Register

Background: About 50% of patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) and about 20% of those with ulcerative colitis (UC) undergo surgery at some point during the course of the disease. The diagnostic validity of the Swedish National Patient Register (NPR) has previously been shown to be high for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but there are little data on the validity of IBD-related surgical procedure codes.
Methods: Using patient chart data as the gold standard, surgical procedure codes registered between 1966 and 2014 in the NPR were abstracted and validated in 262 patients with a medical diagnosis of IBD. Of these, 53 patients had reliable data about IBD-related surgery. The positive predictive value (PPV), sensitivity and specificity of the surgical procedure codes were calculated.
Results: In total, 158 codes were registered in the NPR. 155 of these, representing 60 different surgical procedure codes, were also present in the patient charts and validated using a standardized form. Of the validated codes 153/155 were concordant against the patient charts, corresponding to a PPV of 96.8% (95%CI=93.9-99.1). Stratified in abdominal, perianal and other surgery, the corresponding PPVs were 94.1% (95%CI=88.7-98.6), 100% (95%CI=100-100) and 98.1% (95%CI=93.1-100), respectively. Of 164 surgical procedure codes in the validated patient charts, 155 were registered in the NPR, corresponding to a sensitivity of the surgical procedure codes of 94.5% (95%CI=89.6-99.3). The specificity of the NPR was 98.5% (95%CI=97.6-100).
Conclusions: Data on IBD-related surgical procedure codes are reliable, with the Swedish National Patient Register showing a high sensitivity and specificity for such surgery.

Keywords: Epidemiology, Inflammatory bowel disease, Validation, National Patient Register, Procedure code
Utilization of institutional delivery service and associated factors among women who gave birth in the last 12 months in Gondar town, North West Ethiopia, 2019.
Authors: Aynalem Getie Lake , Desta Bekalu Zelalem , Abiy Elul Simeneh , Mekonnen Wolidesemait Kitaw , Beyene Muluken Adamu
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess magnitude of institutional delivery utilization and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last 12 months in Gondar town, North West Ethiopia, 2019.
Results: The proportion of institutional delivery utilization in this study was found to be 85.9%. Variables which were positively associated with the response variable were: Residence of the mother (AOR=3.2, 95% CI: 1, 6.4), Experience of previous bad obstetrics history (AOR=2.3, 95% CI: 1.2, 4.7), Ownership for source of information like TV/radio (AOR=3.3, 95% CI: 1.9, 5.9), Maternal educational status (AOR=17.3 95% CI: 4.2, 71.2) and average monthly income greater than 160.7 USA dollars (AOR=2.4, 95% CI: 1.1, 5.3). Authors for this study recommend to the maternal and child health care providers to be well linked to the health extension workers so that they may facilitate the pregnant mothers from the rural area to give birth in the health institution and so that institutional delivery utilization can be more than this figure.
Key words: Institutional delivery, Community, Gondar, Ethiopia
Electronic Health Record Nested Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial of a Reminder System for Serum Lithium Level Monitoring in Patients with Mood Disorder: KONOTORI study protocol
Authors: Seki Tomotsugu , Aki Morio , Kawashima Hirotsugu , Miki Tomotaka , Tanaka Shiro , Kawakami Koji , Furukawa Toshi A.
Published: July 2019

Background: The weaknesses of classical explanatory randomized controlled trials (RCTs) include limited generalizability, high cost, and time burden. Pragmatic RCTs nested within electronic health records (EHRs) can be useful to overcome such limitations. Serum lithium level monitoring has often been underutilized in real-world practice in Japan. This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the EHR-nested reminder system for serum lithium level monitoring in the maintenance of therapeutic lithium concentration and in the improvement of the quality of care for patients on lithium maintenance therapy.
Methods: The Kyoto tOyooka Nested cOntrolled Trial Of Reminders (KONOTORI trial) is an EHR-nested, parallel-group, stratified permuted block randomized controlled trial. Screening, random allocation, reminder output, and outcome collection will be conducted automatically by the EHR-nested trial program. Patients with a mood disorder taking lithium carbonate for maintenance therapy will be randomly allocated to the two-step reminder system for serum lithium level monitoring or to usual care. The primary outcome is achievement of therapeutic serum lithium concentration between 0.4 and 1.0 mEq/L after 18 months.
Discussion: The KONOTORI trial uses EHRs to enable the efficient conduct of a pragmatic trial of the reminder system for lithium monitoring. This may contribute to improved quality of care for patients on lithium maintenance therapy.