bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analyzing the Effects of Bank Digitalization on Bank Competition and Profitability in Central Asia: Insights from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
Authors:   American University of Central Asia, University of Pécs, BEGIMKULOV Emil , KUTI Mónika ,   University of Pécs
Published: November 2024

This research investigates how bank digitalization influences competition and
profitability within the banking industries of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan over the
period from 2012 to 2023. The bank digitalization index is estimated following the
System Dynamics Approach. The assessment of banking competition is conducted
using the Lerner Index and the Boone Indicator. The relationships between bank
digitalization, competition, and profitability are analyzed through a two-step
Generalized Method of Moments analysis. Findings reveal that in Kyrgyzstan, digital
transformation enhances bank competition and efficiency, advocating local banks to
accelerate digital adoption to leverage favorable market conditions. Conversely, in
Kazakhstan, despite higher levels of digitalization, the impact on competition and
profitability remains insignificant. This highlights the need for banks to persistently
expand their digital capabilities beyond current innovations to stay competitive and
improve financial results. The study recommends that policymakers foster an
environment that nurtures innovation and sustains competitive equilibrium in the
banking industry.
Trends and Financial Variations in Executive Confidence: A Decade-Long Analysis
Authors:   Guru Nanak Dev University, SAINI Diksha , SINGH Balwinder ,   Guru Nanak Dev University
Published: November 2024

The present research is an endeavour to measure the extent of overconfidence bias
among Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in India. Additionally, this investigation seeks
to examine the financial disparities among firms led by CEOs exhibiting different
levels of overconfidence. This study is based on a sample of 500 large Indian
companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange over a period of twelve years
starting from 2009-2010 to 2020-2021. The findings reveal a downward trend in the
overconfident behaviour of CEOs over the specified period, with notable exceptions
during key corporate events like the introduction of the Companies Act in 2014 and
the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the t-test and ANOVA estimation results unveil
that firms led by CEOs with different overconfidence levels have significant variations
in their returns, size, age, liquidity, and growth. The study offers valuable insights into
behavioural finance literature and serves board members, investors, and
policymakers by expanding the understanding of executive psychology within the
Indian context. Additionally, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this present study
is the first to analyse the decade-long trends and financial implications of cognitive
attributes of top executives in the Indian corporate sector.
Influence of the defects degree in structure isotropic pyrolytic carbon on its hardness and wear rate
Authors: Khorev V. A. , Rumyantsev V. I. , Osmakov A. S. , Tenevich M. I. , Fishchev V. N. , Zakharova N. V.
Published: November 2024

Increasing the efficiency of friction units of modern power machines and aggregates is achieved by selecting special materials. One of the materials capable of operating under extreme friction conditions is isotropic pyrolytic carbon (IPC). The applicability of Raman spectroscopy to assess the defects degree of the structure and nature of defects in isotropic pyrolytic carbon is shown. Based on the analysis of Raman scattering spectra, it has been suggested that the sp3- carbon nanoclusters exist in the structure of the IPC. Based on a comparison of the regression dependences of the wear rate on the density and defects degree of the structure of isotropic pyrolytic carbon, it is shown that increased wear resistance of the material is achieved at a density above 2,1 g/cm3. Ill. 8. Ref. 16. Tab. 2.
Using simulation-based education to enhance anti-racism learning in nursing
Authors: Epp Heather , Dordunoo Dzifa , Dompierre Kerry-Ann , Cundiff Victoria , McBride Celia , Magassa Moussa
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether simulation-based education promotes anti-racism learning among nursing students. METHODS: This descriptive qualitative study explored how simulation-based education could support anti-racism education in undergraduate nursing curricula. The study consisted of three parts: (a) journal entries, (b) anti-racism workshops and (c) simulation-based education.  The three anti-racism workshops were part of the simulation pre-work to prepare students to actively participate in four simulated participant anti-racism scenarios. Content analysis of journal entries using the Sensitizing, Taking Action, and Reflection (STAR) framework suggests that the anti-racism workshops raised awareness of self and others, as well as racism and anti-racism strategies among the participants. Fourteen participants were recruited. Ten provided consent and participated in at least one component of the study, six participated in the simulations, and five completed all 8 journal entries. RESULTS: Our findings indicated the participants engaged in a continuous cycle of sensitization and reflection, which broadened their awareness in four categories: self, others, racism, and anti-racism strategies.  As a result, the anti-racism workshops increased awareness of racism among participants. In addition, both were willing and able to address racism and advocate for political change during the simulations. The student participants found the simulated scenarios gave them a greater sense of authenticity when confronting racism. CONCLUSIONS: Anti-racism workshops and SBE are effective ways to support anti-racism learning in undergraduate nursing students. We recommend academic institutions explore ways to integrate antiracism SBE into curricula to support antiracism praxis.
Connectar-se al corb. Iniciatives ciutadanes enfront del declivi i per a la transformació rural (Belianes, 1971 – Maldà, 2021)
Authors: Verdés i Oliva Marc
Published: November 2024

Com a tantes altres poblacions rurals, als municipis de Belianes i Maldà han sorgit diverses propostes associatives i culturals amb l’objectiu d’afrontar el declivi d’una contrada —la vall del Corb— molt vinculada a la tradició pagesa i al desenvolupament agroindustrial posterior. Des d’una perspectiva diacrònica i contextual, l’estudi etnogràfic d’aquestes iniciatives ciutadanes permet analitzar i rastrejar els processos de transformació que s’han produït durant la modernitat recent: els moviments juvenils, les contracultures i la democratització del món agrari, o bé els nous moviments globals, han incidit en el canvi social del món rural dels darrers cinquanta anys.
Pengenalpastian dan Pencirian Lokus Jenis Pengawanan (MAT) yang Mengawal Proses Pengawanan Seksual Kulat Patogen Kelapa Sawit Ganoderma boninense
Authors: Ab Wahab Anis Farhan Fatimi , Bharudin Izwan , Vetaryan Sharmilah , Abu Bakar Farah Diba , Abdul Murad Abdul Munir
Published: November 2024

Ganoderma boninense merupakan kulat patogen utama penyebab penyakit reput pangkal batang (BSR) terhadap tanaman kelapa sawit. Sepanjang kitar hidupnya, kulat ini menghasilkan dua jenis miselium iaitu miselium monokarion dan miselium dwikarion. Walau bagaimanapun, hanya miselium dwikarion (miselium sekunder) sahaja yang berkeupayaan untuk menjangkiti pokok kelapa sawit. Miselium dwikarion terbentuk apabila dua miselium monokarion yang membawa lokus jenis pengawanan berbeza, bertemu, melakur dan seterusnya mengawan untuk membentuk miselium dwikarion. Sehingga kini, masih tiada penelitian dilakukan terhadap gen jenis pengawanan yang terdapat pada lokus jenis pengawanan kulat ini. Oleh itu, objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti gen jenis pengawanan kulat G. boninensemenggunakan kaedah perlombongan data genom G. boninenseG3 yang terdapat pada pangkalan NCBI dan mencirikan gen tersebut secara in-silico. Berdasarkan analisis yang dilakukan, dua lokus jenis pengawanan, iaitu lokus jenis pengawanan A (matA) yang menempatkan gen mengekod faktor transkripsi homeodomain 1 (HD1) dan homeodomain 2 (HD2), dan lokus jenis pengawanan B (matB) yang menempatkan lapan gen ste3 yang mengekod protein reseptor feromon dan lima gen phr yang mengekod protein pelopor feromon pengawanan telah berjaya dikenal pasti masing-masing terletak pada LG-2 dan LG-7. Kebanyakan gen jenis pengawanan ini menunjukkan variasi jujukan yang tinggi dengan gen jenis pengawanan daripada Ganoderma sp. yang lain. Kesimpulannya, kehadiran dua lokus jenis pengawanan dalam genom G. boninenseini telah mengesahkan secara molekul bahawa pengawanan seksual kulat ini dikawal oleh sistem pengawanan jenis tetrakutub.
Pengeluaran Optimum dan Mampan: Aplikasi Pelan Caruman Tertakrif di Malaysia
Authors: Kamal Zarul Khaliff , Ismail Noriszura , Isa Zaidi , Aminuddin Jafry Nurul Hanis
Published: November 2024

Perancangan persaraan Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) di Malaysia meliputi dua fasa utama iaitu fasa yang melibatkan pengumpulan caruman dalam tahun-tahun bekerja dan fasa yang melibatkan pengeluaran caruman terkumpul. Dalam fasa pertama, KWSP menyediakan beberapa pilihan bagi pengeluaran pra-persaraan selain mengumpul caruman untuk persaraan. Dalam fasa kedua, KWSP hanya menyediakan opsyen pengeluaran secara sekali gus di awal tahun persaraan. Sekiranya pencarum tidak melakukan perancangan pengeluaran pra-persaraan yang strategik, caruman terkumpul mungkin tidak dapat menyediakan pendapatan persaraan yang mencukupi. Di samping itu, sekiranya pesara tidak melakukan perancangan pengeluaran yang bertaktikal, pesara akan berhadapan dengan risiko kemusnahan kewangan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membina dua model beraktuari, iaitu model pengeluaran optimum dan model pengeluaran mampan, bagi pengeluaran persaraan dengan aplikasi pelan caruman tertakrif di Malaysia (KWSP). Hasil kajian mendapati bagi model pengeluaran optimum, pesara yang mempunyai kadar penghindaran risiko yang lebih tinggi dijangka melakukan pengeluaran yang lebih kecil di awal tahun persaraan untuk menikmati pengeluaran yang lebih besar di akhir tempoh persaraan. Bagi model pengeluaran mampan, pesara yang mempunyai kebarangkalian kemusnahan kewangan yang lebih rendah adalah pesara yang menyimpan wang persaraannya ke dalam Unit Amanah. Model pengeluaran optimum sesuai untuk pesara yang ingin memaksimumkan penggunaan kekayaan persaraan, terutamanya jika mereka mempunyai kesihatan yang kurang baik dan menjangka jangka hayat yang lebih pendek. Model pengeluaran mampan pula lebih sesuai bagi pesara yang mempunyai kesihatan yang baik serta ingin mengambil peluang daripada pulangan pelaburan yang tinggi hasil daripada pelaburan kekayaan persaraan.
Synthesis and Characterization of Poly (Ethylene Glycol) Dimethacrylate-Based Bionanocomposites with Hydroxyapatite from Rohu Fish (Labeo rohita) Bones
Authors: Inam Bushra , Jamila Nargis , Khan Naeem , Khan Saeed Ahmad , Nishan Umar , Rauf Aleesha , Shujah Shaukat , Shah Azhar Ul Haq Ali , Ibrahim Mohamed A. , Kim Kyong Su
Published: November 2024

Hydroxyapatite (HA) has gained significant recognition as a bioceramic with widespread utilization in diverse biomedical fields such orthopedics and dentistry. The present study was aimed to isolate hydroxyapatite from rohu fish bones and integrate it into biomaterials with the potential for use in dentistry. Nanocomposite films were developed by combining hydroxyapatite and irgacure with poly (ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate (PEGDMA) and characterized by SEM, DSC, FTIR spectroscopy, and XRD techniques. The SEM study identified HA as nanospheres with crystal sizes below 30 nm. When incorporated into PEGDMA, these nanoparticles aggregated, potentially disrupting polymer chain interactions and affecting the films' mechanical properties. The XRD pattern obtained from the fish bone subjected to higher temperature calcination exhibited highly intense and sharp peaks, indicating the removal of the organic portion. The FTIR results confirmed the disappearance of carbon-to-carbon double bonds due to the successful free radical polymerization reaction. The high enthalpy of fusion for PEGDMA and irgacure 2952 (86.1409 kJ/mol) suggested that they required high energy to melt, while their exothermic crystallization enthalpy (21.35378 kJ/mol) indicated the heat release upon solidification. Adding hydroxyapatite reduced these enthalpies, indicating easier melting and solidification, which may aid processing thus opens new possibilities for biomedical applications, particularly in dentistry.
Highly Crystalline, Pure ZSM-5 from K2CO3-Treated Mud and Its Catalytic Activity in Biodiesel Production
Authors: Hartati Hartati , Ayuni Qurrota , Fitri Medya Ayunda , Izzah Adiba Naila , Novitalina Melinda Intan , Dea Firda Putri Bintang , Nufus Tazkiyatun , Prasetyoko Didik , Harmami Harmami , Bahruji Hasliza , Ahmad Shahrul Nizam
Published: November 2024

Addressing the challenge of clean energy and waste management for sustainable development goals, ZSM-5 were synthesized from high-abundance volcano mud (VM) precursor and then utilized as catalyst in biodiesel production. Unlike conventional alkali treatment, we used the reflux method to extract the silica-alumina from the VM. K2CO3 alkali salt was utilized as the extractor, activator, and structure-directing agent. The synthesis was also performed using NaOH as a comparison. Various analytical techniques were employed including XRD, FTIR, SEM-EDX, TEM, N2 physisorption, and GC-MS to identify the effect of alkali types on the crystallization rate, morphology, and catalytic activity. Highly crystalline, pure ZSM-5 was successfully synthesized. It is found that K2CO3 facilitates a slow crystallization rate, requiring a minimum of 5 h of hydrothermal treatment to produce ZSM-5. Interestingly, slow crystallization led to homogeneous ZSM-5 particles with a narrow size distribution and a high mesoporous structure. In contrast, NaOH promoted a faster crystallization rate, producing inhomogeneous ZSM-5 particles size with a dominant microporosity. Two different feedstock qualities i.e., waste cooking oil (WCO) and oleic acid (OA) were used to assess the catalyst’s versatility. Among all zeolites synthesized using K2CO3, ZK6 exhibited the highest activity, with an 85.9% yield and 30% selectivity for FAME in WCO feedstock. In high-quality OA feedstock, ZK6 achieved significantly higher activity of 97.1% yield with 87.6% selectivity for FAME. ZNa6, the comparable sample synthesized with NaOH, achieved a 78.2% yield with 60.4% FAME selectivity in WCO feedstock. A higher catalytic activity of 97.5% yield with 100% selectivity towards FAME was achieved using high-purity OA feedstock.
Pemencilan, Pencirian dan Afiliasi Filogenetik Endofit Streptomyces sp. Bioaktif daripada Pokok yang Mempunyai Nilai Perubatan
Authors: Mohd Sarmin Nurul Izzah , Mohamad Zin Noraziah
Published: November 2024

Kepelbagaian biologi tumbuhan di hutan Malaysia menyediakan persekitaran yang sesuai untuk pemencilan Streptomyces endofit. Strain novel Streptomyces merupakan sumber berpotensi dalam menghasilkan sebatian farmaseutikal bioaktif yang boleh dibangunkan sebagai ubatan baharu. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk memencilkan Streptomyces endofit daripada tumbuhan ubatan yang berbeza di Hutan Simpan Bangi, pengenalpastian, pencirian dan analisis filogenetik pencilan tersebut. Streptomyces endofit dipencilkan menggunakan kaedah sterilisasi permukaan dan pencilan ini seterusnya dikenal pasti menggunakan pemerhatian morfologi. Streptomyces endofit yang dipencilkan telah dikelaskan ke dalam kumpulan berdasarkan warna miselium aerial. Analisis jujukan gen 16S rRNA telah dijalankan untuk mentakrifkan hubungan filogenetik antara spesies yang berkait rapat dan juga antara strain yang tergolong dalam satu spesies. Semua pencilan kemudiannya diuji untuk aktiviti antimikrob. Tiga Streptomyces endofit iaitu SUK 8, SUK 10 dan SUK 15 telah berjaya dipencilkan daripada tumbuhan ubatan yang berbeza. Ketiga-tiga pencilan tersebut dikelaskan dalam kumpulan siri kelabu berdasarkan warna miselium aerial. Siri kelabu ini juga membentuk kelompok filogenetik yang sama berdasarkan data jujukan gen 16S rRNA. Berdasarkan analisis filogenetik jujukan gen 16S rRNA, semua pencilan dikelaskan sebagai Streptomyces eurythermus ATCC 14975T (persamaan jujukan gen 98.5%). Pencilan SUK 8, SUK 10 dan SUK 15 juga menunjukkan corak aktiviti biologi yang serupa yang berupaya merencat sehingga 100% organisma patogen yang sama. Keputusan ini mengesahkan bahawa terdapat korelasi yang baik antara kepelbagaian fenotip antimikrob dan gen 16S rRNA. Kesimpulannya, metabolit aktif yang berpotensi daripada Streptomyces endofit boleh dijangka daripada data taksonomi yang baik.
Projection of Older Population in Malaysia by Physical Disability Status
Authors: Aziz Muhammad , Haron Mohd Azmi , Siri Zailan , Ismail Noriszura
Published: November 2024

In Malaysia, the well-being of individuals with disabilities remains a concern. Addressing the situation of individuals with disabilities and the aging population is critical for the future of Malaysia. This study utilizes a multistate approach to assess the transition probability of disability among older adults in Malaysia. We utilize information from the National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019 to parameterize a functional Markov Model and employ a cohort-component projection method for projecting the Malaysian population for 2020–2040 by disability status. The probability of becoming disabled increases with age and is higher for females than males. By 2040, it is anticipated that Malaysia will have nearly 1.7 million disabled older persons experiencing at least two of the six physical limitations delineated in the National Health Morbidity Survey 2019. With advancing age, there is a progressive increase in the likelihood of experiencing disability. The projected 13% of Malaysians aged 65 and above by 2040 emphasizes the necessity for enhanced eldercare social security.
The Effect of Meteorology and Air Quality to the Covid-19 Cases in Malaysia: A Multivariate Deep Learning Approach
Authors: Yeo Peggy , Abu Bakar Azuraliza , Othman Zalinda , Sahani Mazrura , Zainudin Suhaila , Suli Zailiza
Published: November 2024

In October 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that over six hundred million people globally had been infected by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to six million deaths. Malaysia, like many other countries, has experienced significant economic and societal impacts due to COVID-19. Previous research has identified meteorological conditions and air quality as critical factors influencing the spread of infectious diseases like influenza. In this study, we explore the impact of meteorological and air quality factors on COVID-19 case numbers in Malaysia, focusing on a case study in the Hulu Langat district of Selangor state, utilizing a deep learning approach. Our model, which employs a neural network architecture incorporating both Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), was trained using multivariate time-series data. This data included meteorological and air quality metrics from the Department of Environment, Malaysia, and COVID-19 case data collected from the Hulu Langat Health Office. We prepared three datasets for predictive modeling: one combining all features, one including only meteorological data, and another with only air quality data. Our results indicate that the CNN model outperformed the LSTM model in terms of prediction accuracy. Furthermore, the dataset incorporating all features resulted in the lowest prediction error, compared to datasets with only meteorological or air quality features. Feature importance analysis showed that air quality factors were the most significant predictors, suggesting that air quality has a greater impact on COVID-19 case numbers than meteorological factors.
Desenvolvimento do português brasileiro por um aprendiz argentino
Authors: Silva Susiele Machry da , Alves Ubiratã Kickhofel
Published: November 2024

Ancorado na perspectiva teórico-metodológica da TSDC – Teoria dos Sistemas Dinâmico Complexos (De Bot, 2015; Larsen-freeman, 2017; Verspoor, De Bot; Lowie, 2011, dentre outros), este artigo discorre sobre a trajetória desenvolvimental das vogais orais tônicas do português brasileiro por um falante nativo do espanhol, variedade rioplatense, domiciliado no Brasil, com vistas a observar as movimentações e mudanças de seu sistema vocálico, de forma a alocar as médias baixas / ɔ/ e /ɛ/, não presentes no sistema vocálico do espanhol. O corpus conta com dados de gravações de fala espontânea, longitudinais, realizadas numa janela temporal de 24 meses, com observações mensais, no período entre outubro de 2018 e setembro de 2020. O participante, já proficiente em português, participou de sessões semanais com instrução explícita dos aspectos fonético-fonológicos do PB, por um tempo aproximado de três meses. As análises foram realizadas a partir da descrição e mapeamento da dispersão do sistema vocálico em desenvolvimento, com base nos dois primeiros formantes (F1 e F2), com testes inferenciais de análises de pico, a partir de Simulações de Monte Carlo. O acompanhamento da trajetória do participante, numa análise de processo (cf. Lowie, 2017), permitiu identificar movimentações e dispersões vocálicas no espaço acústico, com alterações nos padrões de altura e anterioridade, sobretudo nas vogais médias, características próprias de um sistema em desenvolvimento
A Formação de Leitores Críticos na Educação Básica: Desafios e Possibilidades a Partir da BNCC e do Letramento Literário
Authors: Garcia Eliane Dolens Almeida , Pereira Marcos Aparecido
Published: November 2024

Este artigo discute a importância da formação de leitores críticos e a necessidade de superar o analfabetismo funcional, que atinge grande parte da população brasileira. A leitura é tratada não apenas como decodificação de palavras, mas como uma prática de interação social e construção de sentidos. A Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) e outros documentos, como os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PCN), enfatizam o papel da leitura no desenvolvimento de habilidades cognitivas e interpretativas. O ensino de literatura é abordado como um meio essencial para o desenvolvimento humano, capaz de promover o pensamento crítico e reflexivo. Contudo, o texto também aponta as lacunas no sistema educacional brasileiro em relação ao ensino de literatura, muitas vezes reduzido a aspectos gramaticais e descontextualizados. A literatura, quando ensinada de forma significativa, tem o potencial de ampliar a visão de mundo dos estudantes, preparando-os para atuar criticamente na sociedade. O artigo, ao final, sugere a necessidade de uma prática pedagógica que considere a leitura literária como uma experiência enriquecedora e transformadora.
Palavras-chave: Letramento Literário. Ensino de Literatura. Educação Crítica.
Abstract
This article discusses the importance of forming critical readers and the need to overcome functional illiteracy, which affects a significant portion of the Brazilian population. Reading is approached not merely as word decoding but as a social interaction practice and meaning-making process. The National Common Curricular Base (BNCC) and other documents, such as the National Curricular Parameters (PCNs), emphasize the role of reading in developing cognitive and interpretative skills. Literature education is highlighted as an essential tool for human development, fostering critical and reflective thinking. However, the text also points to gaps in the Brazilian educational system, where literature teaching is often reduced to grammatical aspects and lacks contextualization. When taught meaningfully, literature has the potential to broaden students' worldview, preparing them to act critically in society. The article ultimately suggests the need for pedagogical practices that consider literary reading as an enriching and transformative experience.
Keywords: Literary Literacy. Literature Teaching. Critical Education.
Uso da Gamificação no Contexto Educacional: da Teoria à Prática Pedagógica
Authors: Rodrigues Ingrid Benites Guntendorfer , Dutra Alessandra , Santos Givan José Ferreira dos , Carvalho Ana Amélia Amorim
Published: November 2024

A diversidade de recursos tecnológicos digitais criados nas últimas décadas tem possibilitado que novas metodologias possam ser implementadas no ensino e aprendizagem de conteúdos escolares. Neste estudo, propomos discutir os resultados da aplicação de uma proposta de gamificação a 36 alunos do Ensino Fundamental II, na disciplina de Língua Inglesa, dos 8° e 9° anos de uma escola particular situada na cidade de Apucarana-PR, bem como apresentar as percepções sobre os resultados com base no ponto de vista da professora regente e da professora pesquisadora. Os tipos de pesquisa empregados neste estudo foram a descritiva, bibliográfica, de campo e analítica. Os resultados mostraram que a maioria dos alunos recepcionou bem a proposta, realizou as atividades com bom nível de motivação e desempenho e atuou de forma colaborativa com os colegas. Por sua vez, a professora regente e a pesquisadora destacaram pontos promissores na execução da proposta, ainda que com ressalvas.
Palavras-chave: Língua Inglesa. Gamificação. Ensino Tecnológico.
Abstract
The diversity of digital technological resources created in the last decades has enabled new methodologies to be implemented in the teaching and learning of school content. In this study, we propose to discuss the results of the application of a gamification proposal to 36 elementary school students, in English, from the 8th and 9th years of a private school located in the city of Apucarana-PR, as well as presenting the perceptions about the results based on the point of view of the conducting teacher and the researching teacher. The types of research used in this study were the bibliographic, description, field and analytical. The results showed that the majority of students welcomed the proposal, performed the activities with a good level of motivation and performance and acted collaboratively with their colleagues. In turn, the teacher and conductor highlighted promising points in the execution of the proposal, albeit with reservations.
Keywords: English language. Gamification. Technological Education.
Keterampilan Kolaborasi Peserta Didik Kelas V SD dalam Kegiatan Diskusi Kelompok
Authors: Fazhari Batricia Albafirda , Yuniawatika Yuniawatika
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis penerapan model Project-Based Learning (PjBL) pada kelas V SD dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah 25 siswa kelas V di SD Negeri Gadingkasri, Malang, dan penelitian ini dilakukan selama Siklus 1-3 dalam kegiatan PPL 1 untuk Program Pendidikan Guru Prajabatan (PPG) Universitas Negeri Malang pada Januari-Februari 2024. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa lembar observasi dan wawancara untuk menangkap gambaran keterampilan kolaborasi peserta didik. Observasi dilakukan melalui pengamatan langsung dan dokumentasi di lapangan untuk memahami keterampilan kolaborasi peserta didik dalam pembelajaran PjBL, sementara wawancara memberikan wawasan dari perspektif peserta didik mengenai pengalaman belajar mereka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan PjBL mendorong peserta didik untuk saling berinteraksi dan bekerja sama dalam kelompok guna mencapai tujuan bersama. Melalui tugas kelompok, peserta didik terbiasa saling mendukung dan membantu teman sekelompok yang membutuhkan, baik dengan memberi dorongan maupun berbagi informasi yang relevan. Peserta didik yang lebih paham menunjukkan kesadaran dan inisiatif untuk menjelaskan materi kepada teman-teman yang kurang memahami, sehingga tercipta suasana belajar yang kooperatif.
Penggunaan Design Thinking dalam Mengatasi Kebosanan Peserta Didik di Kelas
Authors: Handayani Lina , Zen Ella Faridati
Published: November 2024

Pada era saat ini, dalam kegiatan pembelajaran baik mata pelajaran umum maupun kegiatan Bimbingan dan Konseling, peserta didik sering merasakan kejenuhan atau kebosanan. Setelah ditelusuri, ternyata alasan peserta didik merasa jenuh dan bosan adalah karena kegiatan belajar mengajar yang terlalu monoton dari tahun ke tahun, di mana mereka tetap duduk di tempat duduk dan mendengarkan guru menjelaskan. Hal ini menyebabkan kejenuhan dalam belajar, melewati berbagai mata pelajaran dan kondisi belajar yang berbeda, serta guru pengajar yang berbeda untuk tiap mata pelajaran, salah satunya adalah pelajaran Bimbingan dan Konseling di sekolah. Kegiatan layanan Bimbingan dan Konseling di sekolah memiliki empat komponen layanan yang perlu dilaksanakan. Tujuannya adalah untuk memberikan ide atau pengembangan dengan kegiatan yang menyenangkan dan tidak membosankan, melalui permainan dan aktivitas menarik yang disesuaikan dengan tujuan layanan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif, dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Penelitian deskriptif ini dilakukan melalui observasi terkait pemberian layanan Bimbingan dan Konseling di sekolah dengan menerapkan desain thinking dalam layanannya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan desain thinking efektif digunakan dalam kegiatan layanan untuk meningkatkan peran aktif peserta didik di kelas.
Pemanfaatan LKPD Berbasis Model Kooperatif Think Pair Share untuk Melatih Keterampilan Kolaborasi Peserta Didik Materi Sumber Energi Listrik Alternatif Kelas 9 SMP
Authors: Fitriana Dewi Khajar , Dasna I Wayan , Wardati Dahlia
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi efektivitas penggunaan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) yang dirancang berdasarkan Model Kooperatif Think Pair Share (TPS) dalam meningkatkan kemampuan kolaborasi siswa pada materi sumber energi listrik alternatif di kelas 9 SMP Negeri 12 Malang. Dalam konteks pendidikan abad ke-21, keterampilan kolaborasi menjadi semakin krusial, mengingat tantangan yang dihadapi siswa di era informasi ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan desain One Shot Case Study, di mana data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, angket, dan tes untuk mengukur keterampilan kolaborasi dan hasil belajar siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi model TPS secara signifikan meningkatkan keterlaksanaan pembelajaran oleh guru, dengan sebagian besar siswa mencapai ketuntasan belajar. Meskipun sebagian besar siswa menunjukkan keterlibatan aktif, terdapat tantangan dalam mempertahankan tingkat keterlibatan tersebut. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model TPS berbasis LKPD tidak hanya meningkatkan keterlibatan peserta didik, tetapi juga berkontribusi pada hasil pembelajaran yang lebih baik. Temuan ini menunjukkan pentingnya penerapan metode pembelajaran yang interaktif dan kolaboratif untuk menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih efektif.
Membangun Minat Belajar IPA Siswa SMP melalui Strategi Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw
Authors: Prasetyo Septian Wahyu , Hanafi Yusuf , Sagitha Ferdi Dwi
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana minat siswa terhadap mata pelajaran IPA pada semester II di SMP Negeri 5 Kota Malang selama tahun ajaran 2023/2024. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode gabungan kuantitatif dan kualitatif, dengan kuesioner dan daftar cek sebagai instrumen pengumpulan data untuk mengukur minat siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebelum penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Jigsaw, hanya 4 siswa (12,9 persen) yang menunjukkan minat belajar, sementara 24 siswa (77,4 persen) kurang berminat, dan 3 siswa (9,6 persen) tidak berminat terhadap mata pelajaran IPA. Setelah menerapkan model pembelajaran kooperatif Jigsaw, ditemukan adanya peningkatan yang signifikan dalam minat siswa terhadap mata pelajaran IPA, ditunjukkan oleh hasil uji t yang menghasilkan nilai signifikansi lebih kecil dari 0,05 (0,000 lebih kecil dari 0,05). Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Jigsaw efektif dalam meningkatkan minat belajar siswa. Dengan demikian, model ini dapat dijadikan alternatif untuk mengatasi kurangnya minat belajar siswa sekaligus meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran di sekolah. Implementasi model Jigsaw dapat menciptakan suasana kelas yang lebih interaktif dan kolaboratif, yang berdampak positif pada keterlibatan siswa dalam proses belajar, sehingga memperkuat hasil pembelajaran dan kualitas pendidikan secara keseluruhan.
Integrasi E-Modul Pembelajaran Pemrograman Dasar Berbasis Project-Based Learning dengan CAI untuk Meningkatkan Kemandirian Belajar Siswa SMK
Authors: Ananda Sagita Regina Putri , Herwanto Heru Wahyu
Published: November 2024

Pemrograman dasar adalah mata pelajaran dasar di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) pada program keahlian Teknik Komputer dan Informatika yang bertujuan untuk mengembangkan kemampuan dasar pemrograman komputer bagi siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan e-modul berbasis Project Based Learning dan Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) sebagai media pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran Pemrograman Dasar guna mendukung pembelajaran yang efektif. Pengembangan e-modul dilakukan dengan model 4D, yang meliputi tahap define, design, develop, dan disseminate. E-modul ini diuji pada siswa kelas X jurusan Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak (RPL) di SMKN 6 Malang untuk mengamati peningkatan kemandirian belajar. Validasi dari ahli media menunjukkan persentase kelayakan sebesar 94,53 persen, sedangkan validasi dari ahli materi menunjukkan persentase 92,74 persen, dengan nilai gabungan dari keduanya mencapai 93,63 persen. Pada tahap uji coba, dua siswa menghasilkan skor rata-rata 88,75 persen, uji coba kelompok kecil dengan delapan siswa menghasilkan 80,52 persen, dan uji coba kelompok yang lebih besar dengan 17 siswa memperoleh 84,41 persen. Secara keseluruhan, e-modul ini dinilai sangat layak untuk mendukung pembelajaran siswa kelas X semester ganjil. Uji kemandirian belajar dengan menggunakan 30 soal valid dan reliabel pada 33 siswa menunjukkan rata-rata persentase 86,46 persen, yang mengindikasikan tingkat kemandirian belajar yang sangat tinggi ketika menggunakan e-modul ini.
Model Pembelajaran PBL Pendekatan TaRL untuk Meningkatkan Minat dan Motivasi Belajar Siswa Kelas 1 Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Putra Dheny Andika , Permatasari Dian , Septiana Indah , Fawaiz Kirana Rokhimatul , Maidina Nindia Mia , Widodewi Rini , Rahardjo Swasono
Published: November 2024

Penelitian tindakan kelas diterapkan pada peserta didik kelas 1 SD Negeri 4 Madyopuro, Kota Malang, tahun ajar 2023/2024, mengingat adanya permasalahan minat belajar peserta didik yang kurang saat proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) dengan pendekatan Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) yang diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi untuk permasalahan tersebut. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memotivasi minat belajar peserta didik agar semakin meningkat pada materi Pendidikan Pancasila. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan di kelas 1 SD Negeri 4 Madyopuro, Kota Malang, dengan subjek berjumlah 28 anak, terdiri dari 15 siswi perempuan dan 13 siswa laki-laki. Pengamatan dilakukan sebanyak dua siklus, dengan satu kali pertemuan di setiap siklus. Setiap pertemuan terdiri dari empat tahapan: perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Pada siklus 1, diperoleh persentase minat belajar peserta didik kelas 1 dengan kategori "rendah" sebesar 12,5 persen, "sedang" 25 persen, dan "tinggi" 62,5 persen. Kategori "rendah" masih menunjukkan kurangnya minat belajar berdasarkan persentasenya. Pada siklus 2, terlihat peningkatan minat belajar peserta didik, dengan kategori "rendah" sebesar 12,5 persen, "sedang" 12,5 persen, dan "tinggi" 75 persen. Hal ini menunjukkan peningkatan pada kategori rendah, dan kategori sedang serta tinggi menjadi seimbang.
Public Relations to Foster Organization's Values and Identity: The Case of Muhammadiyah
Authors: Sumarlan Iman , T.I.Ukka Ibrahim
Published: November 2024

This study examines the strategic role of public relations in religious organizations, focusing on how Muhammadiyah employs communication to foster its organizational values and reinforce its identity. By adopting Pacanowsky’s cultural approach to organizational theory, the research delves into how symbols, narratives, and rituals inherent in Muhammadiyah’s culture are effectively integrated into its public relations strategy. A qualitative methodology was employed, including in-depth interviews and document analysis, to explore how these cultural elements are embedded in communication practices. The findings reveal that Muhammadiyah carefully aligns its public relations efforts with its organizational culture, enabling an authentic representation of its values to internal and external stakeholders. The study underscores the significance of maintaining consistency between an organization's identity, values, and communication strategies, particularly for religious institutions. It concludes that strategically incorporating cultural elements into communication not only preserves organizational integrity but also enhances the institution's relevance and influence in its broader societal context.
The Shadow of Horror: A Semiotic Analysis of Cinematic Transitions in Ivanna (2022)
Authors: Abigail Michelle Devina , Intyaswati Drina , Dharma Nindya Soraya
Published: November 2024

This research examines the representation of scenes in the movie Ivanna (2022) using the shadow technique through a qualitative approach and Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic theory. Ivanna is a horror film that tells the story of the spirit of Ivanna, a Dutch woman who was beheaded by Japanese soldiers during their colonization of Indonesia. The depiction of the sadism of the massacre that befell Ivanna, combined with the time-setting connectivity through the shadow technique, makes the study of how this technique produces a smooth transition between two realities with different time settings a unique and interesting subject. This study, which employs the shadow technique, complements film representation studies, an area that has not been extensively explored. Peirce's semiotics involve categories in the meaning process, commonly referred to as the meaning triangle, which includes the sign, the sign reference, and the sign use. The results show that cinematography effectively presents a visual representation of the narrative, particularly in the horror genre, where light plays a key role in creating tension. In conclusion, Ivanna successfully combines both elements to convey messages and enhance the audience's experience.
Utilizing Instagram for Digital Government Public Relations by Diskominfo Jatim
Authors: Teguh Monika , Qotrunnada Namira Al , Calysta Keisya , Bungin Burhan , Ahmad Mohd Khairie
Published: November 2024

In addressing the challenges of the PR 4.0 era, the East Java Communication and Information Office (Diskominfo) utilizes the Instagram account @jatimpemprov to carry out Digital PR activities. The account serves as a communication platform to present essential information and is expected to be a solution, particularly for the people of East Java. These activities have proven successful in conveying information, aspirations, and programs that reach the public. Therefore, this research aims to understand how Digital PR activities are carried out by Diskominfo Jatim through the Instagram account @jatimpemprov. The theoretical framework used to examine the phenomena in this study is the principles of the 7-Cs PR communication model, which includes credibility, context, content, clarity, continuity consistency, channel, and the capability of the audience. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection was carried out through structured interviews and document studies. The results show that the digital PR activities of @jatimpemprov apply the principles of the 7-Cs PR Communications model by utilizing Instagram features. These activities provide informative, educational, and entertaining content to the public. The main functions of disseminating information and fostering cooperation between other organizations within the East Java Provincial Government are carried out effectively.
The Meta Analysis in Public Relations Theory in the Era 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Darmastuti Rini , Winarso Sri , Christianto Erwien , Klangrit Suriya , Mayopu Richard G.
Published: November 2024

This research delves into the evolution of public relations theory from 1964 to 2024 using a meta-analysis approach and bibliometric techniques. By examining 12,186 articles from the Scopus database, we chart the development of PR theory across five distinct phases: 1.0 (1964-1980), 2.0 (1981-1990), 3.0 (1991-2000), 4.0 (2001-2010), and 5.0 (2011-2024). Our research demonstrates a transition from Traditional one-way communication methods to interactive, data-driven strategies that integrate artificial intelligence. Notable trends include the increasing significance of digital platforms, social media, and AI-driven analytics in public relations. This study offers valuable perspectives on the evolving nature of public relations theory and practice, emphasizing the industry's ability to embrace technological progress and meet changing societal demands. As a result of this analysis, we provide an overview of the main themes, emerging trends, and shifting patterns in PR theory over time, providing a basis for future research in the era of AI-driven Public Relations.
How Digital Communication Transparency and Public Trust Shape Crisis Communication through Public Engagement
Authors: Kumalasari Ana , Musa Hussein Gibreel , Garad Askar , Emovwodo Silas Oghenemaro , Aditasari Krisnayanti
Published: November 2024

This study examines the influence of digital communication transparency and public trust on crisis communication effectiveness in local governments in the MENA region, with public engagement as a mediator. Using a quantitative approach and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with data from 228 respondents, findings indicate that while transparency enhances public engagement significantly, trust alone does not directly boost engagement. Public engagement plays a vital mediating role, strengthening the effects of both transparency and trust on communication effectiveness. These results suggest that MENA governments should prioritize strategies fostering public participation alongside transparency to improve crisis communication outcomes. By actively engaging citizens, governments can enhance crisis management, strengthen public trust, and achieve more effective communication. This study contributes to the literature by underscoring the critical role of public engagement in crisis communication strategies.
The impact of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis on the diagnostic utility of P63 and CK19 immunohistochemistry markers in predicting thyroid cancer
Authors: Karunakaran Poongkodi , Jayaraman Sujatha , Periyasamy Sumathi , Subburaman Ramesh
Published: November 2024

Background: The incidence of thyroid cancer (TC) and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is increasing worldwide. Coexisting HT adds to diagnostic confusion in establishing TC on histopathological examination (HPE). Studies have shown the promising role of immunohistochemistry markers in predicting cancer, but the impact of coexisting HT is unclear. This prospective study determined the impact of HT on the diagnostic utility of p63 and CK19 in predicting thyroid cancer.
Methods: Out of 103 patients undergoing total thyroidectomy for benign or malignant thyroid nodules, 31 patients (mean age=39.7 years, Male:Female=4:27) with elevated thyroid autoantibodies were studied. HPE of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue from surgical specimens confirmed the final diagnosis. Sections 2-4μ were stained for immunohistochemistry using the standard avidin-biotin complex method with antibodies against P63 and CK19. Expression in 10% or more of neoplastic cells qualified as positive while expression in less than 10% was considered negative. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) assessed the diagnostic accuracy.
Results: Histopathology comprised 58.1% benign and 41.9% malignant lesions. CK19 exhibited membranous expression in 87.1%, while p63 exhibited focal nuclear expression in 35.5% of cases. In ROC analysis predicting TC for entire cohort, the area under curve (AUC) of P63 was 0.6 and CK19 was 0.532. In subgroup with HT, the AUC of p63 was 0.8. Each P>0.05.
Conclusions: P63 expression had better predictability for thyroid cancer with co-existent Hashimoto’s thyroiditis but was not statistically significant. Whereas, CK19 was non-specific and unreliable. Histomorphological features on HPE are the gold standard for diagnostic decisions.
A primary umbilical endometrioma in a 38-year-old woman: a case report
Authors: Goodman Krista E. , Wong Candance , Louis Martine A. , Lee Godwin
Published: November 2024

Primary umbilical endometriosis (UE) is a rare case of migration of endometrial tissue to a distant location. However, there are literature gaps surrounding this area of study and may be easily missed when forming differential diagnoses for umbilical masses. We report a case of primary UE in the setting of abdominal pain and umbilical mass. The patient is a 38-year-old female who was admitted for abdominal pain and an umbilical mass. An umbilical mass without evidence of an umbilical hernia was found on computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis. The differential diagnosis of umbilical hernia was then introduced. Exploration and surgical excision were utilized. Pathologic frozen sections confirmed endometrioma. Both medical and surgical therapies may be used in treating UE. This case highlights the need for awareness of rare endometriosis manifestations and illustrates the diagnostic challenges when assessing for possible causes of umbilical mass. By adequately evaluating for causes such as UE, we can accurately treat it with medical and surgical therapies.
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with allograft bone block augmentation following proximal humerus sarcoma resection: a novel technique and case report of two patients
Authors: Hammad Ahmad M. , Merkabaoui Haya M. El , Hammad Mahmoud M. , Saghieh Said S.
Published: November 2024

There are several options for endoprosthetic replacement of the proximal humerus following oncologic resections. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has gained popularity in recent years for reconstruction, and bone allograft can be used to restore bone stock and improve implant survival. Patient A (67 years female) and patient B (62 years female) with sarcoma of the proximal humerus underwent tumor resection with wide margins and reconstruction with cemented reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. The construct was augmented with allograft bone blocks to decrease burden of osteotomy length and bone defect and improve prosthesis coverage and stability. RTSA with bone block augmentation is functionally stable and effective following massive tumor resection. Controversy still exists on the ideal construction method and more research is needed for assessment of outcomes and appropriate patient selection.
From rare anomaly to clinical reality; managing venous thrombosis in the setting of congenital inferior vena cava agenesis
Authors: Hassanesfahani Maryam , Bucci Loryn , Griner Stephens , Guerges Mina
Published: November 2024

A congenital absence of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare anomaly known to be linked with idiopathic deep venous thrombosis (DVT). This anomaly is more commonly observed in individuals with other congenital cardiac anomalies, with an incidence ranging from 0.6% to 2%. Here we are reporting a rare case of missing IVC presented with extensive bilateral lower extremity and iliac veins DVT. The symptoms responded well to therapeutic doses of heparin. In this article, we will review some other cases of IVC agenesis and different management including medical, interventional, and surgical approaches.