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Problem-Based Learning to Metacognition in Physics Learning in Indonesia: Literature Review
Authors: Widyaningsih Sri Wahyu , Kuswandi Dedi , Aulia Fikri , Yusro Andista Candra , Yusuf Irfan
Published: March 2024

Physics learning encountered a hurdle due to students' insufficient metacognitive abilities, emphasizing the need to improve their understanding of learning and problem-solving procedures. This literature review aimed to explain the results of applying Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to metacognition in physics learning in Indonesia. This literature review was sourced from scholarly articles published between 2013-2023, retrieved via Google Scholar using tools like Publish or Perish and Open Knowledge Map. The search utilized keywords such as “Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah” or “Problem-Based Learning” and “Metacogni*” and “physics”. These criteria included relevance to PBL in physics learning, metacognitive, publication in reputable journals, and full-text availability. From the initial pool of 214 articles, a selection process was applied based on the literature review criteria, including 11 national and one international article. Based on the findings of the literature review analysis, it was discovered that there was limited research on the application of PBL to metacognition in physics education in Indonesia, indicating a need for further exploration. Of the 12 articles examined, only 2 (16.7%) focused on developing PBL tools to facilitate metacognition, ensuring validity, practicality, and effectiveness in enhancing learner metacognition. Additionally, 6 of the 12 articles (50.0%) suggested that implementing the PBL model in physics education improved metacognitive abilities. However, 4 of the 12 articles (33.3%) reported no significant impact on enhancing metacognition through PBL learning methodologies. The results of this study indicated a complex correlation between PBL and the advancement of metacognitive skills in physics education. This underscored the significance of further research to pinpoint the factors influencing these outcomes and to refine PBL instructional approaches.
Profitable Consideration of Education for Sustainability Development (ESD) above a Time: Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Solihah Putri Amelia , Kaniawati Ida , Samsudin Achmad , Riandi Riandi
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study is to provide a concise overview of research on education for sustainable development, focusing on scientific production, prominent researchers, nations involved, and research topics. An analysis of the scholarly output on the topic of education for sustainability development was conducted using bibliometric methods, focusing on publications published from 2013 to 2023. A total of 19,801 articles were retrieved from Scopus databases. Collecting data was finished, and the data was stored in two specific file formats, namely *.ris and *.csv. The *.ris format serves as the data mapping format in the R Studio and VOSviewer applications, while the *.csv format is utilized for data analysis in Ms. Excel. These papers were published in various publications related to sustainability, social sciences, engineering, and scientific education. The primary findings indicate that the quantity of articles about education for sustainability development is reasonably consistent from 2013 to 2023. Co-authorship relationships primarily involve researchers from the same nation. Furthermore, a change in the research priorities was noted. Prior research has been extensively conducted in various fields, including sustainability, social sciences, engineering, science education, and others. A recent study has highlighted the significance of curriculum and curriculum development. The research implication is bibliometric analysis, which can help identify research trends related to education for sustainability (ESD). This may include the latest research, topic focus, and recent developments in the field.Profitable Consideration of Education for Sustainability Development (ESD) above a Time: Bibliometric Analysis
The Effectiveness of Problem-Based Physics Learning to Improve High School Students' Science Process Skills
Authors: Ma'ruf Ma'ruf , Sultan Ana Dhiqfaini , Jani Nurzyanti
Published: March 2024

This research aims to analyze the improvement in students' science process skills after applying the problem-based learning model to physics learning. Physics learning at the high school level, namely at Makassar National High School, experiences several deficiencies in the science process skills experienced by students. Choosing a problem-based learning model can support the delivery of material well. This research uses the problem-based learning model to analyze students' science process skills before and after being taught. The type of research used is quasi-experimental research. The population in this study was 32 students. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with two classes.  The level of science process skills of class X IPA 2 (experimental) students obtained an average score of 73.60 and class X IPA 3 (control) of 42.81. The results of the N-gain test analysis in the experimental class obtained an average value of 0.59 with medium criteria. The control class had an average N-gain value of 0.05 with low criteria, meaning there was an increase in both classes, so it can be concluded that there was a significant influence on students' science process skills after using the problem-based learning model, The research contribution is that the implementation of problem-based learning is very effective for improving physical science process skills.
Critical Thinking Skills in Physics Learning of Students at SMAN 8 Makassar
Authors: Ihsan Muhammad Ikhbar , Helmi Helmi , Khaeruddin Khaeruddin
Published: March 2024

This research aims to analyze critical thinking skills in students' physics learning at SMAN 8 Makassar. It is descriptive research employing a survey method. The research subjects are 271 students from the 10th grade at SMAN 8 Makassar, distributed across nine classes. Students' critical thinking skills are measured using a multiple-choice test instrument with indicators such as interpretation, analysis, and inference. The data collection technique used is a critical thinking skills test consisting of multiple-choice questions covering critical thinking indicators. The researcher developed these questions and underwent validation by experts and empirical validation processes. The expert validation results show that the test instrument is valid with a score above 0.75. The research results are analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, indicating that students' critical thinking skills are still in the low category. The critical thinking skills level for interpretation is 29.97%, for analysis is 31.30%, and for inference is 38.73%. This implies that teachers must strive for innovative teaching methods to empower students' critical thinking skills. The implications of this research are expected to provide support and opportunities for teachers to improve the quality of the learning process, enabling students to develop critical thinking skills in solving physics problems and producing high-achieving students.
Quantitative analysis of sugars extracted from French oak (Quercus petraea) chips: Effect of toasting temperature
Authors: Kainuma Genki , Mochizuki Ayano , Watanabe-Saito Fumie , Hisamoto Masashi , De Revel Gilles , Okuda Tohru
Published: April 2024

In this study, we conducted extraction experiments using model wine on French oak chips toasted at various temperatures to investigate the extracted sugars. A certain amount of sugars were extracted from the oak chips, and the quantity significantly varied depending on the toasting temperature. Analysis of the composition of the extracted sugars revealed the presence of substantial amounts of xylose and glucose, with the composition showing significant differences based on the toasting temperature. Furthermore, it was elucidated that the extracted sugars included monosaccharides and oligo or polysaccharides. This research represents the first comprehensive analysis correlating the toasting temperature with the extraction of a substantial amount of sugars from toasted chips.
Potato Virus Y and Shallot Latent Virus of Kajoran Horticultural Production Center, Magelang Regency, Indonesia: Molecular Characterization Case Study
Authors: Santosa Adyatma Irawan , Irbati Adenisa Hanifah , Dharma Krisnanda Surya , Winona Belinda , Jaya Reko Saputra , Andriyani Annisa Lisa , A'yun Chilya Qurrota
Published: March 2024

Kajoran Sub-district is a horticultural production center that supplies horticultural commodities for Central Java Province, especially Magelang. However, plant viral diseases of Kajoran have not been studied. This paper aimed to identify plant viral diseases in this horticultural production center. Some samples were taken: three potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) and three shallots (Allium cepa var. aggregatum), then tested respectively with RT-PCR, using two pairs of universal primers to detect Potyvirus and Carlavirus. The result showed two potato samples were infected by Potyvirus (potato virus Y/PVY) and three shallot samples by Carlavirus (shallot latent virus/SLV). GenBank accession no. OR180052 to OR180056 were assigned to the obtained partial sequences of the five isolates. The phylogenetic analysis makes the two new PVY Indonesian isolates in strain N group thus confirmed the presence of the first PVYN in Indonesia. The constructed SLV phylogenetic tree clusters the new three isolates with eight shallot isolates in a group and separated it from isolates from other plant species. The tested PVY isolates shared 95.2 to 100% nucleotide identities among them, while 78.9 to 98.5% identities were estimated among compared SLV isolates. This study expands our understanding of the genetic variation of PVY and SLV in Indonesia, potentially leading us to find the perfect management for the viruses.
Effect of Benzyl Amino Purine (BAP) on the Leaf Growth of Vanda limbata Blume Orchid In Vivo
Authors: Az Zahra Sischa Aulia Putri , Setiari Nintya , Nurchayati Yulita
Published: March 2024

Vanda limbata is a natural orchid with slow growth and is often taken directly from the forest in large quantities, threatening its sustainability. Ex-situ preservation efforts are needed for this orchid, one of which is through cultivation with the addition of Benzyl Amino Purin (BAP), known to increase shoot growth. This research aims to analyze the effect of BAP and determine its optimal concentration on the growth of V. limbata orchids. This research used a single-factor completely randomized design in BAP concentrations of 0, 25 and 50 mg l-1 with 5 replications. The method used was spraying BAP solution once a week on all parts of adult V. limbata orchids aged ±2 years. The research was conducted for 3 months in the experimental garden with parameters observed in the form of the number of new leaves, elongation of old leaves, the length of new leaves, increase in the width of old leaves, the width of new leaves, stomatal density and the number of roots. The results showed that the most effective BAP concentration was 50 mg l-1 for the number of new leaves which increased by 200%, the length of old leaves which increased by 168.66% and the length of new leaves which increased by 800%, but resulted in less stomatal density than the control. BAP can increase the growth of V. limbata orchid leaves. This research can be a recommendation for ex-situ conservation efforts that have the potential to be developed as a means of orchid cultivation.
Utilization of Stenotrophomonas koreensis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens for Improving Growth, Reducing Nitrogen Fertilization and Controlling Bipolaris sorokiniana in Wheat
Authors: Hossain Md. Motaher
Published: March 2024

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), a vital cereal, faces significant challenges from common root rot and spot blotch diseases caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana. This study aimed to explore the potential of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to enhance wheat growth, reduce fertilizer input, and combat Bipolaris diseases. Two PGPR isolates, selected for their superior antagonistic properties, were identified as Stenotrophomonas koreensis RB11 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens RB12. These PGPR strains displayed multiple plant growth promoting and biocontrol attributes, including phosphate solubilization, indole-3-acetic acid production, nitrogen fixation and antagonism against B. sorokiniana and other fungi. Wheat seed priming with the PGPR significantly improved germination, plant growth, nutrient content and biomass carbon accumulation in the rhizosphere soil. Importantly, the application of RB11 and RB12 allowed for a 25% and 50% reduction in nitrogen fertilizer usage, respectively, without compromising the yield. RB11 and RB12 also demonstrated potent inhibitory effects on B. sorokiniana conidial germination and significantly controlled common root rot and spot blotch in wheat, similar to those observed with the fungicide Protaf 250EC. Overall, this study underscores the multifaceted roles of S. koreensis RB11 and B. amyloliquefaciens RB12 in promoting wheat growth, reducing fertilizer inputs and effectively suppressing wheat pathogens. These findings contribute to the development of PGPR-based strategies for sustainable crop production and disease control.
Phytohormone-Based Biostimulants as an Alternative Mitigating Strategy for Horticultural Plants Grown Under Adverse Multi-Stress Conditions: Common South African Stress Factors
Authors: Khetsha Zenzile , Van der Watt Elmarie , Masowa Maxson , Legodi Lesetja , Satshi Sanelisiwe , Sadiki Lethabo , Moyo Kenoni
Published: March 2024

Worldwide, it has been recorded extensively that plants are subjected to severe abiotic and biotic stressors. The scientific research community has widely reported that multi-abiotic stressors cause horticultural crop losses, accounting for at least 50 to 70% of the crop yield and quality losses. Therefore, this review focused on the detrimental effects caused by abiotic stress factors occurring in single-, combined- and multi-cell stresses on horticultural plants worldwide, along with the best production systems practices for mitigation during and post-single and combined abiotic or multi-stress damages. A conclusion and recommendation could be reached using the pool of research material, which constituted research articles, reviews, book chapters, thesis, research short communications and industrial short communications from at least twenty-five years ago. Findings showed that some of the leading abiotic stresses are single- and combined abiotic stressors like water deficit, salinity, soil pH, phosphate deficiency, wounding, soil density and pot size. Established commercial and smallholder farmers are globally adapting to plant growth regulators and biostimulants as part of their production systems. However, as much as the effectiveness of biostimulants containing humic acids, algal extracts, plant growth-promoting microorganisms and phytohormones has been reported to promote plant development under multi-stress, only a few studies are focusing on organic phytohormone-based biostimulants on horticultural crops grown under adverse multi stress factoring. In conclusion, the review recommends alternative solutions for emerging South African farmers and growers who cannot afford agricultural insurance options and energy alternatives on the common single- and combined abiotic- or multi-stress-factors.
New Challenges and Opportunities of Indonesian Crude Palm Oil in International Trade
Authors: Sulaiman Andi Amran , Amiruddin Achmad , Bahrun Abd Haris , Yuna Kanazawa , Keela Mathurada
Published: March 2024

Indonesia is one of the largest palm oil producers in the world. The palm oil industry must look at the market competition map, starting from competing countries and other export opportunities to absorb palm oil products to increase state revenues. This paper analyzes the new challenges and opportunities for Crude Palm Oil (CPO) in Indonesia in international trade. Analytical tools were Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage (RSCA), Dynamic Product Export and X-model Potential Export. The results showed that Indonesian and Malaysian palm oil commodities obtained an RCA value of more than 1 and an RSCA value of close to 1. Indonesia is more competitive than Malaysia. The X-model showed that Indonesian CPO market share optimism is only in India and the rest is less potent. Malaysian CPO market share also has less potential. Therefore, Indonesia’s new challenges are export tariffs, obstructed access, insufficient downstream production and a black campaign. The opportunity for participation in the CPO export market is only in India compared to Malaysia, which has less potential. The two countries have less potential in destinations such as the Netherlands, USA, China and Kenya. Indonesia can take external policies by establishing cooperation with export destination countries, such as trade agreements, so that information about Indonesian palm oil is well received. Meanwhile, internal policies strengthen domestic downstream industry policies, such as the food, health, and renewable energy industries, to strengthen the domestic economy and improve the welfare of Indonesian palm oil farmers.
Recent Developments in Crowd Management: Theory and Applications
Authors: Nishinari Katsuhito , Feliciani Claudio , Jia Xiaolu , Tanida Sakurako
Published: March 2024

Managing crowds is important not only during evacuation in disasters such as earthquakes and fires but also during normal situations. In particular, places where many people gather every day, such as stations or event venues, need such management to prevent crowd accidents. Moreover, efficient guidance that prevents people from waiting or queuing can improve facility services and lead to business opportunities. In this study, we propose a crowd management platform to prevent crowd accidents and provide efficient guidance to visitors. Specifically, we integrate real-time observations of crowd conditions, predictions, and risk assessments through simulation and crowd control in collaboration with security and facility managers. We also present the results of operating this platform in actual fields, which contribute to and support the safety and comfort of individuals.
Investigating Visitors’ Perceptions and Behaviors in a Crowded Situation at a Large-Scale Exhibition
Authors: Kim Hyerin , Feliciani Claudio , Tanida Sakurako , Jia Xiaolu , Aikoh Tetsuya , Shoji Yasushi , Nishinari Katsuhiro
Published: March 2024

Understanding how visitors respond to crowding is crucial for ensuring the success, safety, and overall enjoyment of large-scale exhibitions. However, despite its significance, limited research has explored this issue. To address this gap, we conducted a questionnaire survey in 2022 and 2023 for visitors to exhibitions held at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center. Our research aims to explore the level of consistency between perceived and actual crowding, levels of discomfort in crowded situations, tolerance levels for crowding, and behaviors to avoid crowded situations. The results revealed significant changes in visitor perceptions across the two-year period. Notably, the acceptable crowd density in 2023 increased by 13% compared to 2022. This change in level of tolerance for crowding might have been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and other contextual factors that altered visitors’ perceptions toward crowding. Interestingly, despite these perceptual changes, behaviors to avoid crowded situations remained consistent across both years. The most common response was that no special action was taken to avoid crowded situations. These findings underscore that perceptions and behaviors related to crowding in the context of large-scale exhibitions are not uniform. Our findings offer several implications and insights for crowd management, which event organizers can use to devise strategies aimed at enhancing visitors’ experiences and effectively managing crowding in large-scale exhibitions.
Cross-Cultural Comparison of Mood Perception During Initial Pandemic Response
Authors: Flinkman Karri , Feliciani Claudio , Lim Hwajin , Kuroha Hiroki , Kondo Sae , Goto Chikako , Koizumi Hideki
Published: March 2024

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a major global event. Countless restrictions and recommendations have revealed novel insights into the everyday lives of people, which are far from uniform across cultures. In this explorative study, the mood perception of people from “individualistic” (Finland) and “collectivistic” (Japan and South Korea) cultures were studied via self-administered questionnaires at the time of major social restrictions (spring–summer of 2020) when the sociocultural effect of the pandemic was at its strongest. A simple measure of “recent mood perception” forms the core of the analysis, against which various factors were analyzed. Such coarse measures fit well with cross-cultural research, for more specific experiences typically do not translate very well between cultures. Somewhat surprisingly, almost no “constant” measures (e.g., occupation, household structure) proved to be significantly correlated with recent mood, whereas the degree of “changes” in personal situation (time spent home, number of people met, and so on, before and after the outbreak) proved to be significant factors, highlighting contextuality and mindset. Further, difference between “individualistic” and “collectivistic” cultures was also observed. These results highlight the vital importance of not only observing consistent phenomena but also recognizing changes and understanding the unique perspectives and experiences individuals have of them. Depending on the context, an objectively same thing can evoke vastly different perceptions.
Comparative Study of Radiation Mapping Technologies for Nuclear Disaster Assessment
Authors: Ochi Kotaro , Barker Evelyne , Nakama Shigeo , Gleizes Marc , Manach Erwan , Faure Vincent , Sanada Yukihisa
Published: March 2024

The distribution of the ambient dose equivalent rate (i.e., air dose rate) after a nuclear disaster is crucial for zoning contaminated areas to facilitate authorities’ effective decision making. Several countries are considering a gradual characterization strategy where airborne measurement is performed first followed by ground measurement (i.e., via manborne or carborne surveys). Nonetheless, potential differences might emerge in country-specific air dose rate assessment methods. Explaining these discrepancies can improve and converge existing methodologies. The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) and the French Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN), which are organizations involved in post-nuclear accident crisis management, jointly performed air dose rate measurements in 2019 at contaminated sites around the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. The similarities and differences between the two organizations’ methods and results were quantitatively assessed by comparing the average air dose rates obtained within a grid created with a geographic information system, and the reasons for the differences between the organizations’ results were investigated. The air dose rates obtained by the manborne measurements varied depending on the calibration method. Comparing the air dose rate assessment methods and mapping techniques used in different countries will contribute to developing international guidelines for recommending the best method for determining air dose rates.
Müfsitlik Töhmetine Uğramış Bir 18. Yüzyıl Hayırseveri: Rakka Âyanı Firuz Paşa
Authors: Ekinci Abdullah , Polat Murat
Published: April 2024

Firuz Paşa, Rakka’da âyanlık, mütesellimlik, Diyarbakır’da bir, Rakka’da iki kez valilik yapmış bir şahsiyettir. Bazı arşiv belgelerine göre Paşa, fesat çıkartan, halk üzerinde baskı kuran bir kişi olarak ifade edilmiştir. Paşa vezaretle Rakka valisi olduğunda bir vakıf kurmuştur. Kurulmuş olan vakfın senedine göre Firuz Paşa vakfının çevre ve şehircilik alanında Ruha’ya katkısı olmuştur. Vakfın bazı camilerin kanalizasyon, havuz, suyolları tamiratına, cami ve minare aydınlatmasına yönelik çalışmalarının olması şehrin görünümüne farklı bir hüviyet kazandırma çalışmaları olarak değerlendirilebilir. Paşa yetişkin eğitimine önem vermiştir. Bu kapsamda göreve uygun kişileri vakfında görevlendirmiş ve halkın dinî eğitim almasına katkı sağlamıştır. Firuz Paşa, çocukların dinî eğitim alması işini ciddiye alarak dershaneler yaptırmış ve çocukların eğitim müfredatını kendisi belirlemiştir. Paşa, çocukların eğitimi için yaptırdığı bu dershanelere liyakatlı, işini bilen ve karakteri sağlam kişileri atamıştır. Firuz Paşa ile ilgili bugüne kadar müstakil bir çalışmanın yapılmaması bir eksiliktir. Bu çalışmayla Firuz Paşa'nın Ruha âyanlığı, mütesellimliği, valiliği, valilikten sonraki hayatı ve kurduğu vakfı ele alınıp değerlendirilecektir. Araştırmada birinci el kaynak olarak Devlet Arşiv Başkanlığı Osmanlı Arşivi Daire Başkanlığı ve Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü Vakıf arşivi envanterinde yer alan belgeler kullanılmıştır.
I. Dünya Savaşı’nda Kafkas Cephesi’nde III. Ordu’da Sansür Teşkilatı
Authors: Kurnaz Şahin Feyza
Published: April 2024

Çalışmanın temel amacı I. Dünya Savaşı sırasında Kafkas Cephesi’nde III. Ordu’nun haberleşme üzerinde uyguladığı askerî sansürün örgütsel yapısını çözümlemektir. Bu anlamda çalışma; III. Ordu’nun sansür örgütlenmesini irdelemekte ve haberleşme alanındaki denetim ve sınırlamaları analiz etmektedir. Keza Kafkas Cephesi’nde sansür rejiminde yapılan değişiklikleri ele alarak bu uygulamaların aksayan noktalarını modellemektedir. Bu şekilde, I. Dünya Savaşı sırasında askerî sansürün anlaşılması için yararlı bir araç sağlanmış, dönemi anlamayı kolaylaştıracak çalışmalara katkıda bulunulmuş olacaktır.

Sansür, I. Dünya Savaşı’nın yeni askerî yöntemlerinden biriydi. Çünkü savaş sürecinde devletlerin güvenlikle ilgili bütün kurumları dışarıya bilgi sızmasını önlemek için harekete geçti. Bu anlamda bütün devletlerin orduları haberleşme vasıtalarını kontrol altına alarak bilgi sızmasını engellemeye çalıştı. Osmanlı Hükümeti de seferberlik uygulamaları kapsamında 2 Ağustos 1914’ten itibaren haberleşme üzerinde askerî sansür uygulamaya başladı. Ayrıca çeşitli merkezlerde, ordu ve kolordularda sansür merkezleri oluşturmak için 61 maddeden oluşan bir Sansür Talimatnamesi yayımlandı. Kafkas Cephesi’nde III. Ordu bölgesinde iki veya üç memurdan oluşan sansür merkezleri kuruldu. Bu merkezlerde Türkçe ve diğer dillerde yazılmış mektup ve telgraflar sansürlendi.

Araştırmada temel olarak T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Devlet Arşivleri Başkanlığı, Milli Savunma Bakanlığı Askerî Tarih Arşivi ATASE Fonu ve Osmanlı Arşivi verilerinden yararlanıldı.
Investigation of Measurement Precision and Test Lengths in Computerized Adaptive Tests in Different Conditions
Authors: Yıldız Hüseyin , Tunaboylu Ceren , Ülkü Süleyman , Giray Gamze , Kelecioğlu Hülya
Published: March 2024

In this study, it is aimed to examine item exposure rate, content balancing, and ability estimation in terms of termination rules with regard to testing lengths and testing accuracy in computerized adaptive testing. In this context, EAP and MLE ability estimation methods were compared with 1, 2 and 4 group content balancing pattern; 0.50, 0.75 and 1.00 exposure rate; it was compared with a total of 72 different conditions, including 0.35 and 0.40 standard error-based and the termination rule based on the test length of 15 and 30, was compared to correlation, bias, RMSE and test length. The production and analysis of the data were performed in the R program. As a result, the best performance in the measurement is a fixed test length of 30 items with 0.35 standard error; in group 1 pattern where the content balancing is not a group limitation; the exposure rate was displayed in the range of 0.75 and 1. Depending on the test length of ability estimation methods, scope balancing patterns and exposure rates, the number of items changes in the range of 22 and 25; Based on the termination rule, it was estimated that at least 0.40 standard errors with a standard error based on 39 items.
Comparison of Cluster Analysis and Latent Class Analysis for the Detection of Fake Responses on Personality Tests
Authors: Şahin İbrahim , Yalçın Seher
Published: March 2024

This study compared the effectiveness of cluster analysis and latent class analysis in detecting fake responses in personality tests. A post-test control group design was employed involving 543 11th-grade students from eight different high schools in Şanlıurfa province during the 2021–2022 academic year. The experimental group was instructed to portray a positive personality profile on the test and provide deceptive responses, as their admission to a university program was contingent on this. Conversely, the control group was asked to represent themselves truthfully and provide honest responses. In this study, the initial focus was on assessing the validity and reliability of the scores obtained from the personality test. Subsequently, a comparison was made between the scores of the participants in the experimental and control groups for each sub-dimension of the personality test to determine if there was a significant difference. The findings revealed a significant difference in mean scores between the two groups, favoring the experimental group. Moreover, the results obtained from Cluster Analysis and Latent Class Analysis demonstrated that Latent Class Analysis outperformed Cluster Analysis in detecting fake respondents, exhibiting a lower error rate.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Wordwall terhadap Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik di SMAN 51 Jakarta
Authors: Ade Jordy Setiawan  , Munandar Aris , Jalaluddin Muzani
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of learning media Wordwall based website on the learning outcomes of the cognitive domain of students in the material on the spread of culture in class XI SMA Negeri 51 Jakarta. This research is included in the type of experimental research with a quantitative approach and research design, namely Pre-Test and Post-Test Control Group Desain which uses 2 types of classes, namely the experimental class and also the control class. In this study using analysis techniques by conducting instrument tests with validity and reliability tests, data testing by processing the results data Pre-Test and Post-Test, and test data analysis with normality test, homogeneity test and test Independent Simple T-Test. And this research can be concluded with the acquisition of test results Independent Simple T-Test with the number 0.000 which means that H0 rejected and Ha accepted which has a reference to the value of Sig. < 0.05. It can be concluded that there is a positive effect on increasing cognitive learning outcomes in class XI SMAN 51 Jakarta after using media-based learning website or application Wordwall in learning Geography on the sub-material of the Distribution of Indonesian Cultural Diversity.
Blended learning intervention on the students’ reading comprehension achievement with different personality traits
Authors: Husain Balqis , Wardiman Sri Setyarini , Purnawarman Pupung , Abasa Zulhasmi
Published: March 2024

Reading is one of fundamental receptive skills that students should master in language acquisition. In fact, many students struggle in reading even they have mastered language acquisition. Non linguistics factor, for instance personality traits affects the student’s reading comprehension process. The research objectives are (1) to identify the effectiveness of blended learning and conventional learning instruction in improving EFL students’ reading comprehension with different personality traits and (2) to explore the differences in students’ impressions regarding integrating blended learning instruction in the EFL class. This research employs a mixed-methods approach. Sixty-six participants of SMA N 1 Pulau Morotai participated in this study as a sample. Research instruments utilize the Eysenck Personality Test (EPI) to determine students' personality types. The TOEFL prediction test is used in the reading comprehension test, and a semi-structural interview is used for the qualitative instrument. In addition, analyzing the data uses Independent T-test and N-Gain Interpretation Test. The descriptive method is utilized to analyze the qualitative data. The finding shows that the average learning outcomes of mix introverted-extroverted students who use blended learning were higher compared to those of mix introverted-extroverted students who use traditional learning models. Unfortunately, even though both had different learning outcomes, these learning models were generally regarded as ineffective due to the N-gain score being less than 40%. As seen from the interview result, blended learning models were regarded as multi-way instructional models that accommodated students' needs despite an inadequate internet connection, enhanced reading comprehension, fostered students' technological proficiency, and provided efficiency and adaptability.
Editorial: Applied Computing 2023
Authors: S. Aldeen Yousra Abdul Alsahib , Yusoff Yusliza , Kadhim Samira Naji
Published: April 2024

تستخدم الحوسبة التطبيقية جوانب علوم الكمبيوتر لحل المشكلات في العديد من التخصصات، بما في ذلك الأعمال والسياسة والتعليم والبيئة. ومن المرجح أن يستخدم في هذا المجال مجموعة من مهارات البرمجة والتطبيقات الرسومية والشبكات وهندسة البرمجيات وإدارة أنظمة التشغيل لجمع المعلومات وتحليلها وتخزينها وتقديمها التي ستساعد في حل المشكلات للأفراد والشركات والمجموعات. الحوسبة التطبيقية هي دراسة كل من علوم الكمبيوتر التطبيقية والنظرية. يعتقد تقاطع تكنولوجيا المعلومات وعلوم الكمبيوتر والأعمال، وتركز الحوسبة التطبيقية على مفاهيم الحوسبة التقنية وحدوث المهارات في القيادة التنظيمية واستراتيجية الأعمال. يمكن تصنيف مهارات ومعرفة الحوسبة التطبيقية إلى (لغات وتقنيات البرمجة الحالية، هندسة البرمجيات، أمن تكنولوجيا المعلومات، تكنولوجيا الهاتف المحمول، الشبكات، إدارة نظام التشغيل، التطبيقات الرسومية، تكامل البيانات، الأنظمة الموزعة، الاتصالات، التفكير النقدي، التحليل، و حل المشكلات، إدارة المشاريع). من الناحية العملية، فإن السمة الأكثر تحديدًا للحوسبة التطبيقية هي القدرة على الافتراض بشكل نقدي حول كيفية استخدام مهاراتهم التقنية على أفضل وجه لحل المشكلات وإحداث تأثير إيجابي على المنظمة. يقدم هذا العدد الخاص من مجلة بغداد للعلوم حول الحوسبة التطبيقية نظرة عامة على الحوسبة التطبيقية للغات البرمجة الحالية والتكنولوجيا، وهندسة البرمجيات، وأمن تكنولوجيا المعلومات، وتكنولوجيا الهاتف المحمول، والشبكات، من خلال نشر مقالات حول المفاهيم البحثية الحديثة.
Different measures, different perceptions: A survey on measure sensitivity of inequality perception from Japan
Authors: Nakabayashi Masaki , Fujihara Sho , Kawata Keisuke , Okubo Shoki
Published: April 2024

Understanding whether our perceptions of the world are influenced by the way in which statistics are presented is a critical issue for public policy discussions because policy debates are often based on our perceptions of the world through our interpretations of data, as in the case of issues pertaining to income inequality. In this study, we investigate the sensitivity of perceived inequality to different stratification measures. We randomly presented 15,000 Japanese adult respondents with either the stratification index proposed by Xiang Zhou or a series of household income percentiles, both of which were derived from the same data distribution spanning two periods in Japan. Our findings indicate that respondents perceived a more significant increase in inequality when they were presented with the income percentiles than when they were presented with Zhou's stratification index. Therefore, to ensure consistency in public policy making, we must observe not only the same fact but also the same measurement of that fact. Different measurements of one fact may lead to different perceived worlds in our minds.
Predictors and Predisposing Factors Associated With Substance Abuse Among Youths in Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: IGWE MATTHEW CHIBUNNA , ABDULLAHI NASIRU MOHAMMED , OBEAGU EMMANUEL IFEANYI
Published: April 2024

Background of the study: Substance abuse among youths is a global public health challenge. This impact negatively on health, family, society, educational and professional life. Majority of youths consciously and unconsciously depend on one form of substance or the other for various daily activities such as socio-economical, educational, political and health intervention.
Objective: To determine the predictors and predisposing factors associated with substance abuse among youths in Enugu.
Methodology: A descriptive study of rural and urban based was utilized among 700 youths aged 15-34 years within three Local Government Areas of the state. The study was conducted from 21st December 2021 to 22nd March, 2022. A multi-stage sampling method was adopted among 700 respondents who gave informed consent. Data were collected using facilitated, self-administered, structured and validated questionnaire. Two research questions and hypotheses in line with the purpose of the study guided the study. The hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance.
Results: The mean age of our respondents was 24.5±2SD. Median value of the predisposing factors is 3.0 for all the items outlined in the Likert construct. Median value of 1.0 is for “ignorance about the dangers in substance abuse. Predictors such as; Age, gender, marital status, educational level and occupation are statistically significance, p<0.001.
Conclusion: The major predictors and predisposing factors of Psychoactive substance abuse among youths in Enugu state are; Peer influence, Parental influence, curiosity, low self esteem, age, marital status, gender, occupation, educational level etc. Findings from the study underscore an urgent need for parents, guardians, teachers, religious leaders and government at all levels to all hands be on deck in fighting against the “monster” called Psychoactive substance abuse among our youths in Enugu State, South East, Nigeria.
Loss of smad7 promoted the stromal-myofibroblast transition of endometrium via autophagy
Authors: Yong Min , Zhou Honggui , Yao Yuqin , Zhu Hongtao , Hu Jianguo , Zeng Yuhua
Published: April 2024

Background: Abnormal autophagy and TGFβ-SMAD3/7 signaling pathway plays an important role in intrauterine adhesions (IUA); however, the exact underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we aimed to detect whether SMAD7 effected IUA via regulating autophagy and TGFβ-SMAD3 signaling pathway.
Methods: The expression of p-SMAD3 and SMAD7 were detected by Immunohistochemistry. Endometrial fibrosis was detected by masson staining. The expression of protein related autophagy and fibrosis was detected by western blot. The autophagic flux was monitored via Tandem mRFP-GFP-LC3 fluorescence system. Chip assay was used for SMAD3 binding site analysis. SMAD7 knockout mice were used for investigated the regulation of SMAD7 on intrauterine adhesions and autophagy.
Results: we observed that patients with IUA exhibited a high expression of p-SMAD3 in the endometrium whereas SMAD7 expression decreased. In endometrial stromal cells, the silencing of SMAD7 inhibits autophagic flux, whereas overexpressed SMAD7 promotes autophagic flux. We also found that SMAD7-mediated autophagic flux regulated stromal-myofibroblast transition. These phenotypes are regulated by the transforming growth factor (TGF)β-SMAD3 signaling pathway. We found that SMAD3 directly binds to the 3ʹ-untranslated region of transcription factor EB (TFEB) and inhibits its transcription. SMAD7 promotes autophagic flux by inhibiting SMAD3, thereby suppressing the inhibition of TFEB. The endometria of SMAD7 knockout mice showed a fibrotic phenotype. Simultaneously, autophagic flux was inhibited. On administering the autophagy activator rapamycin, endometrial fibrosis of SMAD7 gene conditional knockout mice was partially restored.
Conclusions: the loss of SMAD7 promotes endometrial fibrosis by inhibiting autophagic flux via the TGFβ-SMAD3 pathway. Therefore, this study reveals a potential therapeutic target for IUA.
Emergency vaccination of cattle with Goatpox vaccine against LSD in India: Evaluation of efficacy and potency
Authors: M Sai Sindhu , Balam Deepthi , M Srivani , N Subhashini , V Govind , L Ratna Kumari , G Sireesha
Published: April 2024

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a re-emerging transboundary viral disease of cattle and buffaloes with severe economic impact and is listed as a notifiable disease by the World Organization for Animal Health. Mass vaccination of susceptible animals is the foremost approach in tackling this infectious disease. Although the efficacy and immunogenicity of homologous LSD vaccine (Lumpi-ProVacInd) is known to be excellent, cost of vaccine production along with the neethling responses observed in the vaccinated animals and limited availability for the field use during the current outbreak are the major limitations. Live attenuated Goatpox vaccine of Uttarkashi strain is authorized by the government for control of LSD as an emergency measure in India during 2022. The present study deals with an objective to determine the optimum dose of Goatpox vaccine against LSD infection in cattle. Vaccination trial was conducted in randomly selected heifers placed into four groups (A, B, C and D) of eight animals each. Group A served as control group, while groups B, C and D were vaccinated with 1mL, 2mL and 3mL of 1 X 103.0 TCID50/dose of Goatpox vaccine respectively. Group D vaccinated with 3 times the dose used in goats produced the best humoral immunity and the responses persisted till the end of the trail i.e., 35 days post vaccination (p > 0.05).
Using sea turtles’ vocalization to reduce their bycatch?
Authors: Chevallier Damien , Maucourt Léo , CHARRIER Isabelle , Lelong Pierre , Gall Yves Le , Menut Eric , Wallace Bryan , Delvenne Cyrielle , Vincze Orsolya , Jeantet Lorène , Girondot Marc , Martin Jordan , Bourgeois Ouvéa , Lepori Muriel , Fournier Pascal , Fournier-Chambrillon Christine , Regis Sidney , Lecerf Nicolas , Lefebvre Fabien , Aubert Nathalie , Arthus Mosiah , Pujol Matthieu , Nalovic Michel Anthony , Burg Marie-Clémence , Chevallier Pascale , Chevallier Tao , Landreau Antony , Meslier Stéphane , Larcher Eugène , Nicolas Moulanier , Maho Yvon Le
Published: April 2024

Incidental capture of non-target species poses a pervasive threat to many marine species, with sometimes devastating consequences for both fisheries and conservation efforts. Because of the well-known importance of vocalizations in cetaceans, acoustic deterrents have been extensively used for these species. In contrast, acoustic communication for sea turtles has been considered negligible, and this question has been largely unexplored. Addressing this challenge therefore requires a comprehensive understanding of sea turtles’ responses to sensory signals. In this study, we scrutinized the avenue of auditory cues, specifically the natural sounds produced by green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Martinique, as a potential tool to reduce bycatch. We recorded 10 sounds produced by green turtles and identified those that appear to correspond to alerts, flight or social contact between individuals. Subsequently, these turtle sounds—as well synthetic and natural (earthquake) sounds—were presented to turtles in known foraging areas to assess the behavioral response of green turtles to these sounds. Our data highlighted that the playback of sounds produced by sea turtles was associated with alert or increased the vigilance of individuals. This therefore suggests novel opportunities for using sea turtle sounds to deter them from fishing gear or other potentially harmful areas, and highlights the potential of our research to improve sea turtles populations’ conservation.
Optimizing Stroke Detection Using Evidential Networks and Uncertainty-Based Refinement
Authors: Akbarifar Faranak , Dukelow Sean P. , Jin Albert , Mousavi Parvin , Scott Stephen H.
Published: April 2024

Background:Technologies such as interactive robotics and motion capture systems permit the development of kinematic-based approaches to assess motor impairments in stroke survivors. Here we utilise the Kinarm Exoskeleton robotic system and deep learning techniques to explore differences in motor performance between healthy controls, individuals with stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA).Methods:Building upon previous research that employed deep learning methods to distinguish between minimally impaired stroke patients and healthy controls using Kinarm data, this study introduces a novel dimension by estimating the confidence or uncertainty of the model's predictions. An evidential network is employed to measure this confidence, which subsequently aids in the refinement of training and testing datasets.Results:The application of deep learning techniques in this context proves to be promising. By utilizing uncertainty measures to systematically enhance datasets, the sensitivity and specificity of detecting stroke-related impairments are improved. Furthermore, this model is extended to address the detection of potential impairments in individuals following TIA, where traditional methods often fall short. The hypothesis that the deep learning model has the capacity to detect impairment is tested, with initial results indicating its potential in identifying impairments in individuals with TIA based on subtle but measurable motor deficits.Conclusions:This comprehensive investigation highlights the value of deep learning in the assessment of neurological conditions using Kinarm. The introduced uncertainty estimation offers a nuanced approach to data refinement, enhancing the clinical utility of stroke detection and expanding to identification of potential impairments following TIA.
The Feasibility of Modified Laparoscopic Female Radical Cystectomy: A Procedural Guide and Comparison with Traditional Technique
Authors: chen xin , Jiang Xiao-Lu , Sun Jia-Ning , Yang Rui , Zhang Feng , Sun Wei-Cheng , Wu Ji-Tao , Zhao Hong-Wei
Published: April 2024

Females are generally less likely to develop carcinoma of the urinary bladder compared with melas. Despite radical cystectomy (RC) being an effective surgical technique, its usage in women is limited due to the decreased incidence and potential postoperative complications. We sought to evaluate the safety and feasibility of a novel modified laparoscopic radical cystectomy (MLRC) for female patients with bladder cancer and introduce the modified procedural stepwise. The retrospective cohort study spanned from January 1, 2018, to September 30, 2023, and included 45 female patients who underwent RC. Perioperative data comparison between the MLRC group (25 patients) and the traditional laparoscopic radical cystectomy (TLRC) group (20 patients) was conducted, with differences being deemed significant at P < 0.05. All operations were performed successfully without conversion to open surgery. The MLRC group exhibited less %sCre change (P < 0.001), less estimated blood loss (EBL) (P < 0.001), shorter operative time (P < 0.001), shorter pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) time (P < 0.001), shorter first postoperative defecation (FPD) time (P < 0.001), and fewer complications (P < 0.05). However, the postoperative hospital stay, urinary reconstruction, overall survival, local recurrence or distant metastasis, and American Society of Anaesthesiology (ASA) score showed no statistical difference. Patients were followed up for 3 to 65 months, with a median of 27 months.MLRC is a safe and feasible procedure that could improve perioperative outcomes compared to traditional procedures.