bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Correlation Between Students’ Self-Esteem and Their Reading Comprehension in Descriptive Text at The Eleventh Grade of SMK Negeri 2 Kotabumi North Lampung Academic Year 2020/2021
Authors: Sarah Reni
Published: August 2022

Reading is one of four language skills in learning English, so that it is important for the students to learn reading. However, there are many students do not succeed in reading comprehension in descriptive text. Most of the students still face difficulties in reading comprehension. This happens because students' interest in reading is still low. One other problem is that many students lack self-esteem in learning. In this research aims to find out the correlation between students’ self-esteem and their reading comprehension in descriptive text at the eleventh grade of SMK Negeri 2 Kotabumi Academic Year 2020/2021. Therefore, researcher carried out quantitative research to carry out further research. The population of this research all students of class XI and the researcher took 38 students as research subjects using proportional random sampling to take sample from the research. The instrument used by the researcher was in the form of multiple choice test and a questionnaire. In analyzing the data, the researcher used the product moment correlation with a significance level of 5%. The result of the hypothesis test was found that tobserved 3.137 > ttable 0.681, it showed that tobserved > ttable. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is correlation between students’ self-esteem and reading comprehension in descriptive text at the eleventh grade of SMK Negeri 2 Kotabumi Academic Year 2020/2021.
PENERAPAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA PADA SISWA BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Altyna Citra
Published: August 2022

Dalam penelitian ini dibahas penerapan keterampilan membaca pada siswa berkebutuhan khusus dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia di Sekolah. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan keterampilan membaca siswa berkebutuhan khusus di sekolah. Membaca merupakan suatu kegiatan untuk mendapatkan suatu informasi melalui tulisan. Kegiatan membaca biasa dipelajari oleh siswa secara umum dan siswa yang mengalami kebutuhan khusus. anak yang mengalami gangguan atau berkebutuhan khusus dapat dilihat dari segi fisik, psikis, moral dan sosial. Jenis-jenis anak berkebutuhan khusus yang ada di Indonesia meliputi, anak tuna netra, rungu, grahita, daksa, laras dan autisme. Misalnya saja anak yang mengalami gangguan/kelainan yang berkaitan dengan indra penglihatan perlu menggunakan alat bantu huruf braile untuk memudahkan proses pembelajaran di sekolah pada keterampilan membaca dalam bahasa Indonesia.
Budaya Patriarki Dalam Novel Perempuan Berkalung Sorban Karya Abidah Elkhalieqy Sebagai Bahan Ajar Di Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Esti Estikomah
Published: August 2022

Masalah yang dikaji dalam novel Perempuan Berkalung Sorban, yaitu budaya patriarki. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan budaya patriarki. Metode yang digunakan, yaitu deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini, terdapat tujuh dampak negatif budaya patriarki yang ada dalam novel Perempuan Berkalung Sorban, yaitu diskriminasi perempuan, eksploitasi, marginalisasi, sobordinasi, stereotipe, beban kerja lebih berat, dan kekerasan terhadap perempuan. Hal ini terlihat pada tokoh utama yang bernama Annisa. Ia mengalami dampak negatif budaya patriarki yang dilakukan oleh suaminya, yaitu Samsudin. Novel Perempuan Berkalung Sorban dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan ajar di sekolah menengah atas. Novel tersebut sudah mencakup tiga aspek, sesuai dengan kriteria pemilihan bahan ajar yang baik, yaitu aspek bahasa, aspek psikologi, dan aspek latar belakang budaya.

 

Kata kunci : budaya patriarki, Perempuan Berkalung Sorban

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The problem studied in the novels Woman wearing Turban is patriarchal culture. The purpose of this research is to describe patriarchal culture. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The results of this study, there are seven negative impacts of patriarchal culture in the novels Woman wearing Turban, namely discrimination against women, exploitation, marginalization, subordination, stereotypes, heavier workload, and violence against women. This can be seen in the main character named Annisa. She experienced the negative impact of the patriarchal culture carried out by her husband, namely Samsudin. The novels Woman wearing Turban can be used as teaching material in high school. The novel already covers three aspects, in accordance with the criteria for selecting good teaching materials, namely language aspects, psychological aspects, and aspects of cultural background.

 

Keywords: patriarchal culture, Woman Wearing Turban
ANALISIS DEIKSIS DALAM NOVEL DI KAKI BUKIT CIBALAK KARYA AHMAD TOHARI SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF BAHAN AJAR DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS
Authors: Aryani Tri , Ratnaningsih Dewi
Published: August 2022

Masalah yang dibahas dalam penelitian ini ialah deiksis pada novel Di Kaki Bukit Cibalak Karya Ahmad Tohari sebagai alternatif  bahan ajar di sekolah menengah atas. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan deiksis pada novel tersebut. Metode yang digunakan  deskriptif kualitatif. Dari hasil penelitian  ditemukan ada seratus lima puluh data yang di dalamnya terdapat deiksis persona pertama, persona kedua, danpersona ketiga, deiksis tempat, dan deiksis waktu. Novel Di Kaki Bukit Cibalak Karya Ahmad Tohari telah memenuhi kriteria bahan ajar yang baik. Oleh karena itu, novel ini layak dijadikan sebagai alternatif bahan ajar bagi peserta didik di sekolah menengah atas.
MASALAH SOSIAL DALAM KUMPULAN CERPEN PEREMPUAN DI RUMAH PANGGUNG KARYA ISBEDY STIAWAN ZS SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF BAHAN AJAR DI SMA
Authors: Rahayu Tri
Published: August 2022

Masyarakat berinteraksi untuk mencapai tujuan. Akan tetapi, interaksi sosial yang negatif akan menimbulkan masalah. Permasalahan tersebut biasanya disebut sebagai masalah sosial. Masalah sosial merupakan masalah-masalah yang terjadi di dalam masyarakat. Masalah-masalah yang ada pada masyarakat meliputi masalah politik, pemerintahan, pertahanan, keamanan, ekonomi, hukum, lingkungan, dan pembangunan. Masalah tersebut terjadi karena terdapat penyimpangan-penyimpangan terhadap nilai-nilai yang ada dalam masyarakat. Masalah Penelitian ini akan dibahas mengenai jenis-jenis masalah sosial. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mendeskripsikan jenis-jenis masalah sosial yang terdapat dalam kumpulan cerpen Perempuan di Rumah panggung karya Isbedy Stiawan ZS. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Pendekannya menggunakan pendekatan sosiologi sastra dan mimesis mempertimbangkan segi-segi kemasyarakatan dengan menggunakan analisis teks untuk mengetahui strukturnya. Dalam kumpulan cerpen Perempuan di Rumah Panggung surga karya Isbedy Stiawan ZS ditemukan 63 data dari tiga jenis masalah sosial di dalam kumpulan cerpen novel Perempuan di Rumah Panggung karya Isbedy Stiawan ZS. Dari 63 data tersebut masalah kemiskinan 50 data, masalah kejahatan 6 data, dan masalah pelanggaran norma-norma masyarakat 7 data. Setelah mendeskripsikan masalah sosial dalam kumpulan cerpen tersebut, selanjutkan penentuan cocok atau tidaknya novel ini dijadikan sebagai alternatif bahan ajar di sekolah menengah atas. Jika dilihat dari segi bahasa, psikologi, dan latar belakang budaya siswa kumpulan cerpen Perempuan di Rumah Panggung karya Isbedy Stiawan ZS dapat dijadikan sebagai alternatif bahan ajar di SMA daerah Lampung. Bahasa dalam novel ini mudah dipahami dan sesuai dengan peserta didik Lampung. Psikologis yang terdapat pada novel ini pun, sesuai dengan kondisi peserta didik SMA. Lalu, latar belakang sosial budayanya pun sesuai dengan kondisi masyarakat Lampung.
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF STUDENTS LEARNING STYLE IN ONLINE ENGLISH LEARNING AT THE FIFTH SEMESTER ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM IN MUHAMMADIYAH KOTABUMI UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022
Authors: Armi Armi Sugitriyani
Published: August 2022

Online learning is a distance learning process without meeting face to face in a study room, so that the delivery of material uses electronic media and the internet as access in the learning process. In the learning process there are several factors that affect the effectiveness in the learning process, one of which is learning styles namely, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Therefore, this study aims to determine what types of learning styles are used by students in online English learning and what the dominant types of students’ learning style. This research uses quantitative descriptive research, and a population of 41 students at the fifth semester of English Education Study Program, Muhammadiyah Kotabumi University academic year 2021/2022. The sample is taken from the entire population data using a total sampling technique. In collecting data, the researcher used a closed questionnaire with a Likert scale. Based on the results of data analysis using statistical data analysis methods consisting of the mean, median, mode and standard deviation, the results showed that in online English learning process students have visual learning styles were 10 students (24.4%), auditory learning styles were 6 students (14.6%), kinesthetic learning styles were 15 students (36.6%). Also found that there was a variation of learning styles between two learning styles, namely, visual-auditory (7.3%), visual-kinesthetic as many as 3 students (7.3%) and auditory learning styles as many as 4 students (9.8%). In addition, the dominant type of learning style used by students in online English learning at the fifth semester English Education study program in Muhammadiyah Kotabumi University academic year 2021/2022, is the kinesthetic learning style with 15 students (36.6%).
An Analysis Moral Values In Novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” By Harpeer Lee’s As An Alternative Teaching Material In High School
Authors: Ario Masai M. Erwinsyah
Published: August 2022

Moral value is important in general or values ​​that can drive people to act or do something, and are a source of motivation. Moral values ​​are extrinsic elements in novels that are useful for life and suitable for teaching material. This means that the material detailed for learning activities must be material that really supports the achievement of Core Competencies and basic competencies. Therefore, the researcher examines moral values ​​as a reference in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". The term moral is often also referred to as morality, character, or morals. Moral is a person's actions, behavior, words in interacting with other humans. This research discusses moral values ​​in the novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harpeer Lee. The purpose of this study is to find the moral values contained in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harpeer Lee. The results of this study discuss several elements contained in the extrinsic elements. The intrinsic elements discussed in this study are moral values related to the value of justice, moral values related to the value of honesty, and moral values related to the value of responsibility. . In this study, the researcher used a descriptive method is used to describe the moral values contained in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". The results of this study discuss several elements contained in the extrinsic elements. The intrinsic elements discussed in this study are moral values related to the value of justice, moral values related to the value of honesty, and moral values related to the value of responsibility. On moral values related to justice, the researcher managed to find 31 quotes related to justice. Then, related to the moral value of honesty, the researcher managed to find 18 quotes related to the moral value of honesty. Then and the last is the moral value related to responsibility, the researcher managed to find 31 quotes related to the moral value of responsibility.
Demotivating Factors on Students'Speaking of the Fourth Year Students of English Education Study Program of Muhammadiyah Kotabumi University
Authors: Nugroho Cahyo
Published: August 2022

Abstract: Students demotivation is a study which is rarely to be researched. Demotivation is decreasing the basis of motivation. It is caused by students do not motive to do something and to fulfill a specific activity. One of the reasons of students demotivation in speaking English is teaching speaking. The purpose of this study was to describe the biggest demotivating factors on students speaking of the fourth-year students of English Education Study Program of Muhammadiyah Kotabumi University. The research method used in this study is descriptive quantitative method. The data from this study were taken from the results of questionnaire. The results of this study is the biggest demotivating factors on students speaking are lack of self-confidence to speak English in classroom with 100% of students who chose this statement. Secondly, expecting to use (or speak and write) grammatically correct English with 96% of students who chose this statement. Lastly, the lecturer assign to read a great number of textbooks and supplementary readers with 92% of students who chose this statement. It is very important for the lecturer and students to know these demotivating factors due to improve students speaking English skill.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN INTERAKTIF BERBASIS ANDROID PADA MATERI BANGUN DATAR SISWA KELAS VII
Authors: Anisafitri Prieska Nanda
Published: August 2022

Tujuan pengembangan media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis android ini adalah untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran yang dapat digunakan saat covid-19 sebagai media ajar guru dan media belajar siswa secara mandiri. Masalah pada penelitian ini adalah kesulitan guru dalam menyampian materi ketika pembelajaran dimasa pandemi covid-19. Metode yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini mengacu pada  desain model Borg  dan Gall .Tahapan pengembangan yaitu: 1) potensi masalah, 2) pengumpulan data, 3) desain produk, 4) Validasi desain, 5) revisi desain, 6) Ujicoba Produk, 7) Revisi produk, 8) Ujicoba pemakaian, 9) Revisi Produk dan 10) Produksi Masal. Namun, pada penelitian ini di batasi sampai pada tahap 5. Media pembelajaran Interaktif ini telah melalui tahapan pembuatan kemudian dilakukan uji validitas dan uji kepraktisan. Hasil validasi oleh ahli materi diperoleh persentase kelayaan 86,66% dengan kategori “sangat valid, tidak perlu revisi”. Hasil validasi oleh ahli bahasa diperoleh persentase kelayakan 100% dengan kategori “sangat valid, tidak perlu revisi”.Hasil validasi dari ahli media diperoleh persentase kelayakan 87,27% dengan kategori “sangat valid, tidak perlu revisi”. Hasil kepraktisan dari praktisi diperoleh persentase kelayakan 100% dengan kategori “sangat praktis’’. Berdasarkan penilaian dari validator dan praktisi pendidikan, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis android layak diujicobakan sebagai media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis android pada materi bangun datar siswa kelas VII.
Penerapan Balanced Scorecard Dalam Penyusunan Rencana Strategi Bisnis (RSB) Tahun 2020-2024 Di Rumah Sakit Jiwa X Magelang
Authors: Supramono Supramono
Published: August 2022

This research uses a qualitative approach through descriptive analysis of the application of the balanced scorecard in the preparation of a business strategy plan for the mental hospital X Magelang 2020-2024. The results showed that based on the SWOT analysis conducted by active observation methods, group discussion forums (FGD) and documentation studies produced vision, mission and organizational values which were then translated into strategic targets, key performance indicators and targets all based on a balanced scorecard that is divided into four learning and growth perspectives, internal business processes, customers, and finance as well as with key performance indicators / Key Performance Indicators (KPI) on each strategic goal. The competitive position of the hospital is in quadrant II so that the strategic steps taken are maintaining organizational stability or strengthening organizational quality by improving organizational governance, management system capabilities, hospital management information systems, business processes and building organizational culture. Required joint commitment from all levels in the mental hospital. X Magelang to implement the Business Strategy Plan (RSB) based on the balanced scorecard period 2020-2024 and periodically evaluate the performance of each perspective.
Analisis Kepatuhan Petugas Klinis Dalam Kelengkapan Rekam Medis Elektronik dan Rekam Medis Manual Di Rumah Sakit
Authors: Muhlizardy Muhlizardy
Published: August 2022

Kelengkapan rekam medis secara akurat dapat menyediakan informasi-informasi yang dapat digunakan untuk sebagai referensi pelayanan kesehatan, dasar hukum, menunjang informasi untuk meningkatkan kualitas medis, riset medis dan dijadikan dasar menilai kinerja rumah sakit. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan kepatuhan petugas klinis dalam kelengkapan rekam medis elektronik dan rekam medis manual dengan diagnosa jantung primer di rumah sakit. Rancangan penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan desain retrospektif. Data diambil dari 30 sampel rekam medis manual dan 30 sampel rekam medis elektronik. Metode pengumpulan data berupa checklist. Sedangkan analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis univariat dan bivariat dengan uji Mann- Whitney U Test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rekam medis manual lengkap sebanyak 13,3% rekam medis. Aspek yang paling lengkap adalah CPPT dan HHC. Sedangkan pada rekam medis elektronik lengkap sebanyak 56,7% rekam medis. Aspek kelengkapan yang terlengkap adalah asesmen awal keperawatan, asemen jatuh, asesmen nyeri, tindakan keperawatan dan rencana keperawatan. Sedangkan dari hasil statistik dengan menggunakan uji Mann- Whitney U Test didapatkan hasil bahwa terdapat beberapa aspek yang memiliki perbandingan yang signifikan secara statistik. Aspek – aspek tersebut antara lain asesmen awal keperawatan (p= 0,001), asesmen jatuh (p= 0,001), asesmen nyeri (p= 0,000), rencana keperawatan (p= 0,000), tindakan keperawatan (p= 0,000), CPPT (p= 0,000), catatan edukasi (p= 0,000), discharge planing (p= 0,005), HHC (p= 0,000), catatan pemberian obat (p= 0,019) dan rekonsiliasi obat (p= 0,000). Secara statistik disimpulkan adanya perbedaan yang signifikan antara rekam rekam medis manual dan elektronik dengan nilai p- value < 0,000.
Sistem Informasi Monitoring Perawatan Kendaraan Operasional Berbasis Web di PT. Batik Semar Surakarta
Authors: Ranggi Wiku Dewangga , Sumarlinda Sri , Permatasari Hanifah
Published: August 2022

Dalam sebuah perusahan untuk menunjang salah satu aktifitas maka di perlukan kendaraan operasional, begitu juga di PT. Batik Semar Surakarta yang menyediakan beberapa kendaraan operasional yang berupa mobil niaga atau mobil box dan mobil konvensional atau mobil penumpang. Dengan adanya kendaraan operasional maka harus ada sebuah perawatan agar layak dan aman saat dipakai dan tidak terjadi hal hal yang diingikan saat di pakai, maka diperlukan sebuah sistem informasi berbasis web untuk memonitoring semua kendaraan yang bisa melihat semua history dari kendaraan tersebut , mulai dari pengecekan kendaraan, pemakaian kendaraan, serta perbaikan kendaraan. Untuk memperoleh data-data yang diperlukan selama penelitian, penulis menggunakan beberapa metode, antara lain: wawancara, observasi dan studi pustaka. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis dan digambarkan dengan menggunakan metode DFD(Data flow Diagram). Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah berupa monitoring kendaraan operasional yang dapat membantu bagian umum untuk mempermudah dalam monitoring perawatan kendaraan operasional di PT. Batik Semar Surakarta.
Spiritual Therapeutic Robot for Elderly With Early Alzheimer’s Disease: A Design Guide Based on Gender
Authors: Mohd Lokman Anitawati , Nik Ismail Nik Nor Nabila , Redzuan Fauziah , Abd Aziz Azhar , Tsuchiya Toshio
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Researchers and technologists have been exploring ways to utilize robotic technology to aid elderly care and to increase their emotional wellbeing. Previous studies indicated that spirituality is a core factor for successful aging. Various research was done on therapeutic robots for the elderly with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). However, little focus was given to emotions and spiritual elements perceived by different genders. Therefore, this research aims to explore spiritual therapeutic robot design elements based on the elderly’s emotional experience by different genders. Methods: The research firstly conducted expert interview involving 9 experts on elderly care, robotics, and spiritual practice; secondly, KJ Method involving 4 language, spiritual, elderly care, and robotic experts; and thirdly, qualitative and quantitative Kansei assessment (n=12) among the elderly with early AD to determine the conceptual design guide, spiritual emotion words, and finalize the design guide. Results: Two-Sample t-Test shows five of ten spiritual design elements have a p-value of 0.05, which indicates there is a 50-50 chance of a significant difference in spiritual emotional experience between male and female respondents. Further analysis shows differences in results from both genders, but shows similar scores for zikr, surah, and prayer. Conclusion: The results enabled the research to produce a gender-based design guide for therapeutic robots based on spiritual elements and emotions, to successfully evoke positive emotions among the elderly with early AD. The gender-focused design will further extend the effectiveness as it will fit the specific demands of each gender, thus effectively elevating their emotional wellbeing.
Aktualisasi Dakwah Transformatif di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Irfan Achfandhy  , Mochammad
Published: August 2022

The problem of violating the Covid-19 health protocol in religious activities which is the cause of the emergence of a new cluster of the spread of the virus cannot be separated from the role of Islamic Religious Trainers (Penyuluh Agama Islam). Da'wah as the main task of Islamic extension agents is very important in fostering society and shaping social transformation in the form of changing habit patterns according to the Covid-19 protocol. This study aims to elaborate on the actualization of the dakwah carried out by the Penyuluh Agama Islam in campaigning the Covid-19 health protocol and shaping social transformation. The research method used a qualitative approach with a case study strategy. The data were obtained from the results of in-depth interviews and conducting field observations on the da'wah activities of the Penyuluh Agama Islam, Kalasan District, Sleman Regency during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results showed that the preaching messages of the Penyuluh Agama Islam were oriented to social values, carried out advocacy to the affected community, chose an interactive dialogue communication strategy, built stakeholders with related parties and formed a special organization for handling people affected by Covid-19. The contribution of this research is that the overall actualization of the preaching of the Penyuluh Agama Islam during the Covid-19 pandemic was carried out with model assistance or assistance to realize social transformation, especially in religious activities
Program Pelatihan Digitalisasi Media Literasi Untuk Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra di Kota Tegal Jawa Tengah
Authors: Meiristiani Noeris , Yuvita Yuvita , Rosdiana Ihda , Sulistyawati Anin Eka , Jamaludin Sanday
Published: August 2022

The literacy activities of Tegal Municipality society show significant development where the government pays attention to the people by providing literacy facilities and programs. The people are also active in producing literary works and texts that can be used for language learning. On the other hand, advances in digital technology have not been widely utilized for the development of this potential. Therefore, UPS Tegal collaborates with Poddium to develop the digitalization of literacy media for language and literature education to create an Independent Learning-Independent Campus ecosystem. The purpose of transforming people's works from text to audio format is that these works can reach wider audience to improve the people's literacy. This program involved 17 lecturers, 70 students, and 2 literacy communities. Students are given trainings of script selection, audiobook and podcast production, and product distribution. Then, students are supervised to produce 20 audiobooks and 50 podcasts which are then uploaded to the Poddium's application. The target beneficiaries of this product can access the application for free for the first 6 months, namely students, schools, libraries, and people in general. This program was supported by the government through Matching Fund of Kedaireka from the Directorate General of Higher Education in 2021.
FABRICATION OF PADDY TRANSPLANTER MACHINE
Authors: Pandipati Suman , Varma D. Dhilleswara , Saiprazwal T. , Avinash T. , Anil K. , Bammidi Roopsandeep
Published: August 2022

India is an agrarian country. About 58% of Indians are dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. At least 12 crore families in India are dependent on agriculture. India is world's second largest producers of rice, accounting for 20% of all world rice production. Rice is usually grown by planting paddy in the fields manually. A major population of India is engaged in agriculture. Rice being the major crop cultivated in India, a huge amount of workforce is engaged in rice production. The common practice of rice cultivation is manual transplanting of seedlings in the puddled soil. Rice is primary and major crop cultivated in India. As the large workforce is engaged in this sector, Traditional method is costly, time consuming and labor intensive work. To make the transplanted system several attempt has been made to design and fabricate this machine. So our main of our project is to design and fabricate a paddy transplanted by using this machine we use decrease the labor cost and increased the productivity. So this machine works on a simple mechanism which is easy to maintain and it is eco-friendly. And no skilled labors are required, only single person is required to operate the machine. In this work, the difficulties while planting the seedlings in the field by the farmers are eliminated.
Analyzing the Effects of Different Policies and Strictness Levels on Monthly Corona Virus Case Increase Rates using Machine Learning and Big Data Analysis
Authors: Chen Charline , Sun Yu
Published: August 2022

The corona virus is one of the most unprecedented events of recent decades. Countries struggled to identify appropriate COVID-19 policies to prevent virus spread effectively. Although much research has been done, little focused on policy effectiveness and their enforcement levels. As corona virus cases and death numbers fluctuated among countries, questions of which policies are most effective in preventing corona virus spread and how strict they should be implemented have yet to be answered. Countries are prone to making policy and implementation errors that could cost lives. This research identified the most effective policies and their most effective enforcement levels through data analysis of 12 common coronavirus policies. A monthly case increase rate prediction model was developed to enable decision makers to evaluate the effectiveness of COVID-19 policies and their enforcement levels so that they can implement policies efficiently to save lives, time, and money.
Study on Correlation between Wind Speed and Temperature using Information Entropy
Authors: Goodrick Amanda
Published: August 2022

This project investigated temperature and wind speed correlation using information entropy. The hourly temperature and wind speed were retrieved over two weeks for two different regions of the United States, Boston, Massachusetts and Lincoln, Nebraska. Differential entropy was used to calculate mutual information between the hourly change in each variable. Findings revealed that mutual information shared between the two variables was greater in Lincoln than in Boston, indicating change in temperature and wind speed had a stronger correlation in Lincoln than in Boston.
Urban morphology and computers
Authors: Koster Elwin
Published: August 2022

The use of image processing and GIS in urban morphology research in the Department of Art and Architectural History in Groningen University is described. Attention is focused on a research project on the development of the town plan of the city of Groningen since the early seventeenth century. The potential of the computer is demonstrated, not only for the comparison of historical plans but also for visualization and analysis.
How do differences in interpreting seismic images affect estimates of geological slip rates?
Authors: Hu Wan-Lin
Published: August 2022

Abstract. Uncertainties of geological structural geometry constructed based on seismic reflections can stem from data acquisition, processing, analysis, or
interpretation. Uncertainties arising from structural interpretations and subsequent estimates of geological slip have been particularly less
quantified and discussed. To illustrate the implications of interpretation uncertainties for seismic potential and structural evolution, I use an
example of a shear fault-bend fold in the central Himalaya. I apply a simple solution from the kinematic model of shear fault-bend folding to
resolve the geological input slip of given structure and then compare the result with a previous study to show how differences in structural
interpretations could impact dependent conclusions. The findings show that only a little variance in interpretations owing to subjectivity or an
unclear seismic image could yield geological slip rates differing by up to ∼ 10 mm yr−1, resulting in significantly different
scenarios of seismic potential. To reduce unavoidable subjectivity, this study also suggests that the epistemic uncertainty in raw data should be
included in interpretations and conclusions.
It's Not a Perfect Thing: Facilitating an Independent Engineering Fair with Fifth Grade Students
Authors: Feille Kelly , Pyle Janet , Marshall Jessica , Wildes Annie
Published: August 2022

Elementary science education calls on teachers to facilitate student learning of the content of science while they engage in the work of scientists. Additionally, recent national and state standards incorporate the practices of engineering into science education throughout grades K-12. However, many practicing teachers receive little to no professional development related to this shift in educational practice for the science classroom. To exasperate the issue, elementary teachers are generalists by nature without content or practical expertise in science and engineering content or practices. This study investigated how two fifth-grade teachers experienced co-facilitating an independent engineering fair with their students. The findings from this study can inform the ways in which teacher educators can support the incorporation of authentic engineering practice in the elementary classroom.
Complexities of Practitioner Research: Seeking Hallmarks of Quality
Authors: Finch Maida
Published: August 2022

The emphasis in Ed.D. programs on professional knowledge and practical research means methodological training in these programs must prepare their candidates for the career demands graduates will likely encounter; practitioner research is well-suited to this task. Yet, the lower status traditionally accorded to practitioner research, along with an absence of clear guidelines for its methodology and quality, challenge its acceptance as a form of knowledge production. The current study analyzes 74 accounts of practitioner research in literacy for evidence of methodological quality. Findings reveal ways practitioner researchers systematically conduct and report their inquiries as well as areas for improvement. The hallmarks of quality identified in this study can be used by research educators to advance practitioner research as a methodology and knowledge generating endeavor.
On the empirical association between spatial agglomeration of commercial facilities and transportation systems in Japan: A nationwide analysis
Authors: Safira Maya , Chikaraishi Makoto
Published: August 2022

Understanding the impact of transport systems on the spatial agglomeration of urban facilities is critical for urban and transport planning. Recent studies show three separate mechanisms, including matching, sharing, and trip chaining on the agglomeration of commercial facilities, but little is known about which of these mechanisms is dominant and how its dominance varies across transport systems. Aiming at empirically investigating the mechanisms, we first calculate a simple agglomeration index for 69 Japanese cities and then explore the association between the index and city-level characteristics (including transport) using a decision tree analysis. The results confirm that (1) cities with larger areas and higher train shares experience agglomeration, presumably through matching and/or trip chaining, while cities with smaller areas have less agglomeration despite high train shares; and (2) car-dependent cities experience agglomeration, presumably through sharing, particularly by agglomerating in their residential and roadside areas. These findings indicate that effective agglomeration forces vary across transport systems.
Congested sidewalks: The effects of the built environment on e-scooter parking compliance
Authors: Hemphill Rob , MacArthur John , Longenecker Philip , Desai Garima , Nie Lillie , Ibarra Abbey , Dill Jennifer
Published: August 2022

With the proliferation of electric scooters (e-scooters) in cities across the world, concerns continue to arise about their parking spots on sidewalks and other public spaces. Research has looked at e-scooter parking compliance and compared compliance to other mobility devices, but research has not yet examined the impacts of the built environment on parking compliance. Using a field observation dataset in Portland, Oregon, and novel GIS data, we attempt to understand the spatial distribution of e-scooter parking and the impact of built features on parking compliance, offering recommendations for policymakers and future research. The results of our study show that 76% of e-scooters observed fail at least one of the Portland’s parking compliance requirements and 59% fail at least two criteria. However, compliance varies spatially and by violation type, indicating that parking compliance (or non-compliance) is dependent on features of the built environment. Parking compliance is significantly higher on blocks with designated e-scooter parking than blocks without designated e-scooter parking. A statistically significant relationship is observed between the amount of legally parkable area on a city block and parking compliance. Parking compliance increases with larger percentages of legally parkable area. This finding can help policymakers prioritize dedicated e-scooter parking for blocks with limited legally parkable area.
CRÍTICA AUSTRIACA A LA TEORÍA ESTÁTICA DEL «PICO DE HUBBERT»
Authors: Lafalce Mateo
Published: August 2022

Hay que destacar que la economía, en contraposición a las ciencias naturales, tiene como objeto de estudio el proceso de cooperación social (Mercado1). El estudio sistemático de la acción humana, la praxeología, utiliza el apriorismo metodológico (Mises, 1949, pp. 61-73), ya que entiende que el actor principal (el individuo), no es una fórmula matemática que se pueda modificar desde la ingeniería social (Hayek, 1988, pp. 191). Extrapolar modelos de las ciencias naturales, como las matemáticas, (en nuestro caso concreto, la estimación del petróleo restante), no conlleva sólo una variable que desconoce qué es la empresarialidad, sino que en términos económicos es inútil, ya que la información dispersa por el Mercado se ajusta automáticamente (eficiencia dinámica) a lo que está «sucediendo».Esto sucede ya que el orden espontáneo está conformado por miles de millones de personas las cuales individualmente poseen un «granito» de información, la cual se expresa mediante el sistema de precios.
A NEW START FOR THE MONETARY SYSTEM: A THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Jost Adriel
Published: August 2022

Today’s monetary system, characterized by fractional-reserve-banking and currencies that are not backed by a physicalcommodity, has obvious shortcomings. In fact, the economies are caught in a trap: To support short-term economic growth, central banks tend to set their target rates too low and governments tend to spend too much. As a consequence, unsustainable debt levels build up and lead to severe financial crises, which in turn provoke further stimulus. However, such stimulus increasingly loses its effectiveness, even in the short term.
RESEÑA DEL LIBRO PROGRESO Y DECLIVE. BREVE HISTORIA DE LA HUMANIDAD. UNA RECONSTRUCCIÓN AUSTRO-LIBERTARIA de Hans-Hermann Hoppe (Unión Editorial, 2021, 184 págs.)
Authors: Romero García Ricardo
Published: August 2022

El libro que tenemos intención de reseñar pertenece a la colección «La Antorcha» que publica Unión Editorial, pudiéndose encontrar en la misma colección títulos como La Formación de la Teoría Económica Moderna de Mark Skousen o Liberalismo de Pascal Salin, por poner un par de ejemplos.
Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality in Non-Elderly Adult Patients Emergently Admitted with Rhabdomyolysis: A 10-Year Analysis of 27,688 Patients from the National Inpatient Sample
Authors:   School of Medicine, New York Medical College Valhalla, New York, Lee Joon Sub , Smiley Abbas ,   School of Medicine, New York Medical College Valhalla, New York, Latifi Rifat ,   University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Rhabdomyolysis is a condition where muscle damage leads to the leakage of intracellular contents such as myoglobin and creatine kinase. These leak into systemic circulation and can cause detrimental effects. Due to the detrimental effect of rhabdomyolysis on patient mortality and potential complications, identifying factors that affect patient mortality in those with rhabdomyolysis could provide valuable insight in early management strategies and potentially benefit patient outcomes. Objective: The goal of this study was to identify independent predictors of in-hospital mortality in non-elderly adult patients who underwent emergency admission due to rhabdomyolysis. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was done by analyzing 27,688 non-elderly adult patients (18–64 years) with rhabdomyolysis who underwent emergency admission using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) during 2005–2014. Factors such as demographic information, clinical course, and comorbidities were collected to identify predictors of in-hospital mortality. Chi square and student’s t-tests were utilized to evaluate various group differences on categorical and continuous variables. Backward logistic regression analyses were performed to examine factors that could affect patient mortality. Results: A total number of 27,688 non-elderly adult patients (age 18–64 years) were included, of which, 20,137 patients were male (72.8%) with a mean (SD) age of 40.60 (13.34) years, and 7,551 patients were female (27.3%) with a mean (SD) age of 45.63 (13.20) years. Multivariable backward logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the associations between mortality and different variables in our patient sample. Out of different factors, respiratory diseases, cardiac disease, and genitourinary system disease demonstrated the most significant association with mortality, shown by odds ratios of 3.67, 3.59, and 3.08, respectively. Additionally, patient age, history of surgical procedure, bacterial infection (other than tuberculosis), and cerebrovascular diseases were also positively associated with mortality. Their respective odds ratios were 1.03, 2.14, 2.13, and 2.66. Conclusion: Each additional year in age leads to 3% increased odds of mortality in non-elderly adult patients who are emergently admitted with rhabdomyolysis.
Core Decompression Versus Nonoperative Management of Osteonecrosis of the Ankle: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics , Baltimore, Maryland, Gilmor Ruby , Chen Zhongming ,   Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics , Baltimore, Maryland, Mont Michael A. ,   Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics , Baltimore, Maryland, Delanois Ronald E. ,   Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics , Baltimore, Maryland, Nace James ,   Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics , Baltimore, Maryland
Published: August 2022

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of core decompression for treating osteonecrosis of the ankle, including the distal tibia and talus, compared to nonoperative management. A systematic review was performed to specifically evaluate: (1) clinical results (patient-reported pain as well as functional scores, physician clinical reported assessment); (2) radiographic outcomes (i.e., radiographic progression of collapse); and (3) need for further procedures. Materials and Methods: A search of PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library found eight reports that fit the inclusion criteria for core decompression or nonoperative management of osteonecrosis of the ankle. Four studies totaling 194 ankles diagnosed with osteonecrosis that underwent core decompression were analyzed. An additional four papers examined 64 ankles diagnosed with osteonecrosis that underwent nonoperative management. Level of evidence of the studies ranged from II to IV. Outcomes of core decompression and nonoperative management analyzed clinical scores such as the American Foot and Ankle Severity Score (AOFASS) and Mazur ankle grading system. Radiographic progression was studied with Ficat and Arlet as well as Hawkins scores. Results: Overall, there was an improvement in clinical scores and decreased radiographic progression in ankles treated with core decompression. AOFASS scores rose from 41.5 + 0.7 to 89 + 0.7, while the mean Mazur score increased from 34.5 + 0.7 preoperatively to 91.5 + 0.7 postoperatively. After core decompression, only 21% (40 out of 194 ankles) progressed radiographically to Ficat and Arlet stage III or IV postoperatively. Furthermore, core decompression showed less requirement for further surgical management compared to nonoperative management. Conclusions: Osteonecrosis of the ankle is not as commonly encountered in practice compared to other joints, such as the hips and knees. The results of this study suggest that core decompression is a successful option for treating osteonecrosis of the ankle.
Salt Reduction Behavior and Related Factors in Hypertensive Older Patients
Authors: Tieu Mai Diep Thi , Tuyet Linh Tran Thi , Kieu Trang Duong Thi
Published: August 2022

Objectives: To describe the salt reduction behavior of hypertensive older patients in dietary and examine it related factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 164 elderly patients with hypertensive. Salt reduction behaviour were measured by using a Dietary Sodium Reduction Self‐care Behaviour Scale (DSR-SCB Scale). Salt reduction knowledge was measured by using the Knowledge of Dietary Sodium Reduction Scale (KDSR Scale). Student T-Test, ANOVA, and Pearson’s product-moment correlations were used to analyze the data.
Results: In total, 164 elderly patients with hypertensive were included. The mean age was 74.68 ± 8.22 years and female was accounted for 55%. The overall score of salt reduction knowledge and salt reduction behavior in the diet were 37.40 ± 4.20 and 27.32 ± 4.92, respectively. In which, the opinion “I prefer to eat home cooked food over food sold from street vendors” had the highest mean score (3.52 ± 0.58). The opinion “Every time I find my food salty, I am willing not to eat it” had the lowest mean score (2.65 ± 0.86). There was a statistically significant difference in salt reduction behavior between gender (p<0.01) and cooking skills (p<0.01). Salt reduction knowledge had significant correlation with salt reduction behavior (r=0.508, p<0.01).
Conclusions: Salt reduction behavior basically related to gender and cooking skills. Due to lack of knowledge, patients had a low score in salt reduction behavior. Therefore, health‐care providers can focus their educational activities on these individuals to enhance their behaviors.

Key words: Salt reduction, Behavior, Hypertension, Older patients .
Comparative Treatment of Hemiarthroplasty Between Total Hip Arthroplasty Versus Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture in Elderly: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Raditya I Nyoman Yuda , Oka Dharmayuda Cokorda Gde
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Hip fractures are leading cause of disability worldwide, with displaced femoral neck fractures being of particular concern. There’s different opinion about advantages of performing total hip arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty, recent meta-analysis reported that total hip arthroplasty (THA) was superior to hemiarthroplasty (HA) in terms of reoperations, but inferior in terms of dislocations.
Methods: We conducted a literature search of 4 databases to identify randomized controlled trials comparing THA and HA in patients. Focus in this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare clinical outcome between Hemiarthroplasty versus Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture
Results: We found that there is no statistically significant difference between these two groups in Functional Outcome (Harris Hip Score) between Total Hip Arthroplasty versus Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture in elderly. From three studies added in this subgroup analysis, we found no statistically difference in between those two groups for the EQ-5D outcome between Total Hip Arthroplasty versus Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture in elderly.
Discussion: The choice of THA or HA in FNF in the active elderly remains uncertain, although different opinion has been reported, in our systematic review, no significant difference was found in the functional outcome between two groups measured with
Conclusion: There was no differences on functional outcome and EQ-5D between Total Hip Arthroplasty and Hemiarthroplasty on Femoral Neck Fracture in elderly

Key words: Total Hip Arthroplasty, Hemiarthroplasty, .
Ectopic Deciduosis of Rectus Abdominis Muscle Mimicking Metastatic Nodules
Authors: Patil Nanda , Monpara Shubhang , Goswami Nidhi
Published: August 2022

Ectopic decidual tissue can occur outside the endometrium on the surface of uterus, ovaries, peritoneum, fallopian tubes or appendix. Most cases present with incidental finding during cesarean section and does not require treatment. However, deciduosis on the surface of peritoneum or muscle tissue can mimic metastatic deposits and histopathological examination is required for confirmation of diagnosis. We present a case of ectopic deciduosis of rectus abdominis muscle which was clinically suspected as metastatic deposits.

Key words: Deciduosis, Ectopic localization, Metastatic deposits, Rectus muscle. .