bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding Successful Mentor-Mentee Relationships in New Faculty Scholars Program
Authors: Fu Jonathan , Gardner-Buckshaw Stacey , Schirmer Julie M. , Minor Suzanne , Ogbeide Stacy
Published: June 2024

Background and Objectives: Mentorship is critical for the career development of health care professionals and educators. Facilitating successful mentorship is valuable in supporting future leaders and educators in family medicine. Since 1988, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s New Faculty Scholars (NFS) program has provided 1-year mentorship opportunities for new faculty. This qualitative study used group concept mapping to identify the characteristics of successful mentorship relationships within the NFS program.
Methods: Eight New Faculty Scholars (five mentors, three mentees) from 2015 to 2021 participated in a virtual 90-minute group concept-mapping and pattern-matching session. Participants generated statements in response to a prompt about successful features of mentorship relationships. Participants categorized responses by similarity and rated each statement on a numerical scale from 1 to 5 (1 indicating lowest, 5 indicating highest) according to importance, current presence within the program, and feasibility.
Results: Statements generated by participants were grouped into seven common themes. Categories rated most important included interpersonal skills, mentor soft skills, and mentor preparation. Structured processes and goal setting, mentor soft skills, and mentor preparation were rated most feasible in terms of future improvement.
Conclusions: Interpersonal skills, mentor soft skills, and mentor preparation were the most highly rated by participants, but also displayed the largest disparity when compared to ratings on current presence. Future efforts to improve interpersonal communication and mentor training can potentially lead to greater satisfaction with the NFS program. The most highly rated categories indicated the primary benefit of the relational components of mentorship.
The predictive power of leadership towards innovative behaviour: Bridging role of organizational culture
Authors: Abdelwahed Nadia Abdelhamid Abdelmegeed , Soomro Bahadur Ali
Published: June 2024

In the present era, leadership and organizational culture contribute significantly to innovative behaviour. The present paper predicts the impact of leadership on innovative behaviour directly and indirectly through organizational culture in Egypt’s construction industry, targeting project managers. The researchers followed the domain researchers like Zheng et al. (2019), and Zhao and Sun (2024) to develop the conceptualization of the study. The researchers applied quantitative methods, where the data were collected using a survey questionnaire with a convenience sample technique. Finally, the study derived the results based on 336 valid cases. The results demonstrate a positive effect of transformational and transactional leadership on organizational culture and innovative behaviour. On the other hand, the organizational culture negatively affects innovative behaviour. Finally, the organizational culture mediates the connection between transformational, transactional leadership and innovative behaviour. The findings would navigate and mitigate challenges arising from the connection between organizational culture and innovative behaviour by establishing innovative capabilities platforms that contribute to an inclusive consideration of the intricate interconnections between leadership, organizational culture, and innovation in the construction sector. Finally, the study’s findings would enrich the depth of the literature by adding more empirical evidence from a developing context.
MITIGATING MOBILE MONEY SOCIAL ENGINEERING ATTACKS USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Tagbo Selorm Kofi , Adekoya Adebayo Felix , Mensah Patrick Kwabena
Published: June 2024

Four supervised machine learning algorithms were used in building social
engineering attack prevention models i.e. Support Vector machines,
Logistic Regression, Bayesian Network and Random Forest. The efficacy of
the models was ascertained by the help of three datasets (one synthetic
and two real-life). The performances of the machine learning methods
were compared using F1-score, accuracy, Matthew’s Correlation
Coefficient, Precision and Sensitivity. The usefulness of each dataset
was also compared per machine learning technique to draw relevant
conclusions. Results from the experimental set-up showed that SVM
demonstrates greater resilience in preventing mobile money fraud attacks
as compared to the other algorithms. Again, even though real datasets
are complex and utilize greater system resources during model training
and testing, they help in building more effective social engineering
attack prevention models than other datasets that are obtained from
synthetic sources.
DemocracyGuard: Blockchain-based Secure Voting Framework for Digital Democracy
Authors: Peelam Mritunjay Shall , Kumar Gaurav , Shah Kunjan , Chamola Vinay
Published: June 2024

Online voting is gaining traction in contemporary society to
reduce costs and boost voter turnout, allowing individuals to cast their
ballots from anywhere with an internet connection. This innovation is
cautiously met due to the inherent security risks, where a single
vulnerability can lead to widespread vote manipulation. Blockchain
technology has emerged as a promising solution to address these concerns
and create a trustworthy electoral process. Blockchain offers a
decentralized network of nodes that enhances transparency, security, and
verifiability. Its distributed ledger and non-repudiation features make
it a compelling alternative to traditional electronic voting systems,
ensuring the integrity of elections. To further bolster the security of
online voting, we propose DemocracyGuard platform on the Ethereum
blockchain, which incorporates facial recognition technology to
authenticate voters. By leveraging these advancements,
DemocracyGuard aims to provide a secure and resilient platform
for online voting, paving the way for its broader adoption and
revolutionizing the electoral landscape.
A Multi-focus Image Fusion Network Deployed in Smart City Target Detection
Authors: Zhao Haojie , Guo Shuang , Jeon Gwanggil , Yang Xiaomin
Published: June 2024

In the global monitoring of smart cities, the demands of global object
detection systems based on cloud and fog computing in intelligent
systems can be satisfied by photographs with globally recognized
properties. Nevertheless, conventional techniques are constrained by the
imaging depth of field and can produce artifacts or indistinct borders,
which can be disastrous for accurately detecting the object. In light of
this, this paper proposes an artificial intelligence-based gradient
learning network that gathers and enhances domain information at
different sizes in order to produce globally focused fusion results.
Gradient features, which provide a lot of boundary information, can
eliminate the problem of border artifacts and blur in multi-focus
fusion. The multiple-receptive module (MRM) facilitates effective
information sharing and enables the capture of object properties at
different scales. In addition, with the assistance of the global
enhancement module (GEM), the network can effectively combine the scale
features and gradient data from various receptive fields and reinforce
the features to provide precise decision maps. Numerous experiments have
demonstrated that our approach outperforms the seven most sophisticated
algorithms currently in use.
Observing system simulation experiments exploring potential spaceborne deployment options for a differential absorption radar measuring marine surface pressures
Authors: Prive Nikki C. , McLinden Matthew Lane , Lin Bing , Heymsfield Gerald M. , Cai Xia , Harrah Steve
Published: June 2024

A new technology for remote measurements of marine surface pressure has
been proposed, employing a V-band differential absorption radar and a
radiometric temperature sounder to calculate the total column
atmospheric mass. Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) are
performed to evaluate the potential impact of Spaceborne Marine Surface
Pressure (SMSP) on Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP). These experiments
build on prior efforts (Privé et al 2023), but with an updated version
of the OSSE framework and with more sophisticated simulation of the SMSP
observations and a longer experiment period. Several different
instrument configurations are compared, including both scanning and
non-scanning orbits. SMSP impacts are calculated for analysis quality
and forecast skill, and a forecast sensitivity observation impact tool
is employed to place SMSP observations in context with the global
observing network. The effects of rain contamination on observation
quality are explored. Different magnitudes of simulated SMSP observation
error are tested in the context of data assimilation to show the range
of potential behaviors. Overall, SMSP observations are found to be most
beneficial in the southern hemisphere extratropics, with statistically
significant forecast improvements for the first 72 hours of the
forecast. A constellation of four non-scanning SMSP satellites is found
to outperform a single scanning instrument with a 250 km wide swath.
The role of injection method on residual trapping: bridging scales from centimeter to decimeter samples
Authors: Spurin Catherine , Ellman Sharon , Bultreys Tom , Kurotori Takeshi , Benson Sally , Tchelepi Hamdi A.
Published: June 2024

The injection of CO2 into subsurface reservoirs provides a long term
solution for anthropogenic emissions. A variable injection rate (such as
ramping the flow rate up or down) provides flexibility to injection
sites, and could influence the amount of residual trapping. Observations
made in cm-scale samples showed that starting at a low flow rate
established a flow pathway across the core, leading to a long term
reduction in pore space utilization, as increases in flux were
accommodated with little change in saturation. In this work we assess
the scalability of these observations by performing experiments with
variable injection rates in larger samples: 5 cm diameter and 12 cm
length, compared to 2.5 cm diameter and 4.5 cm length in our previous
work (Spurin et al., 2024). We observed that starting at a low flow rate
did not lead to a long term reduction in pore space utilization. Instead
saturation increased significantly with increased flux, leading to a
higher pore space utilization than experiments where injection started
with the higher flow rate. The difference in observations depending on
sample size and the role of heterogeneity highlights potential
uncertainties in upscaling experimental observations to field-scale
applications.
The association between depressive symptoms, access to diabetes care, and glycemic control in 5 Middle-income countries
Authors: Merkel Lena , Teufel Felix , Carvalho Malta Deborah , Theilmann Michaela , Marcus Maja-Emilia , Flood David , Geldsetzer Pascal , Manne-Goehler Jennifer , Petrak Frank , Vollmer Sebastian , Davies Justine
Published: June 2024

Objective: The relationship between depression, diabetes, and access to diabetes care is established in high-income countries (HICs) but not in middle-income countries (MICs), where contexts and health-systems differ and may impact this relationship. In this study we investigate access to diabetes care for individuals with and without depressive symptoms in MICs. Research Design and Methods: We analyzed pooled data from nationally representative household surveys across Brazil, Chile, China, Indonesia, and Mexico. Validated survey tools (CESD-R-10, CESD-9, CIDI-SF, PHQ-9) identified participants with depressive symptoms. Diabetes, defined per WHO PEN guidelines, included self-reported medication use and biochemical data. The primary focus was on tracking diabetes care progression through stages: (1) diagnosis, (2) treatment, and (3) glycemic control. Descriptive and multivariable logistic regression analyses, accounting for gender, age, education, and BMI, examined diabetes prevalence and care continuum progression. Results: The pooled sample included 18,301 individuals aged 50 and above; 3,309 (18.1%) had diabetes, and 3,934 (21.5%) exhibited depressive symptoms. Diabetes prevalence was insignificantly higher among those with depressive symptoms (28.9%) compared to those without (23.8%, p=0.071). Co-occurrence of diabetes and depression was associated with increased odds of diabetes detection (OR 1.398, p<0.001) and treatment (OR 1.344, p<0.001), but not with higher odds of glycemic control (OR 0.913, p=0.377). Conclusions: In MICs, individuals aged 50 years and older with diabetes and depression showed heightened diabetes identification and treatment probabilities, unlike patterns seen in HICs. This underscores the unique interplay of these conditions in different income settings.
Excess risk of injury among people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes compared to the general population.
Authors: Elfu Feleke Berhanu , Salim Agus , I Morton Jedidiah , J Gabbe Belinda , J Magliano Dianna , Shaw Jonathan E.
Published: June 2024

Objective: To estimate the relative risk and excess hospitalisation rate for injury in people with diabetes compared to the general population.

Research Design and Methods: Data were obtained from the Australian National Diabetes Services Scheme, hospitalisation datasets, the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the National Death Index, and the census spanning from 2011 – 2017. Hospitalisations for injury were coded as: injuries to the head and neck, lower extremity, upper extremity, abdominal and thoracic; burns; and other injury. Poisson regression was used to estimate the age and sex adjusted relative risk of injury hospitalisation.

Results: The total number of hospitalisations due to any injury was 117,705 in people with diabetes and 3,463,173 in the general population. Compared to the general population, an elevated adjusted risk of admission was observed for any injury (RR 1.22 [95% CI: 1.21, 1.22]), head and neck (1.28 [1.26, 1.30]), lower extremity (1.24 [1.23, 1.26]), abdominal and thoracic (1.29 [1.27, 1.30]), upper extremity (1.03 [1.02, 1.05]), burns (1.52, [1.44, 1.61]), and other injury (1.37 [1.33, 1.40]).. The adjusted relative risk of any injury was 1.62 [1.58, 1.66] in people with type 1 diabetes, 1.65 [1.63, 1.66] in those with type 2 diabetes who were taking insulin, and 1.07 [1.06, 1.08] in people with type 2 diabetes not using insulin. Falls were the primary cause of injury in people with diabetes.

Conclusion: People with diabetes, especially those using insulin, had a higher risk of hospitalisation for injury compared to the general population.
Healthcare Utilization and Cost Associated with Empagliflozin in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Than Htoo Phyo , NajafZadeh Mehdi , Tesfaye Helen , Schneeweiss Sebastian , J. Wexler Deborah , J. Glynn Robert , Schmedt Niklas , Déruaz-Luyet Anouk , Koeneman Lisette , Paik Julie M. , Patorno Elisabetta
Published: June 2024

Objective: We compared healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and costs for inpatient and outpatient services and dispensed medications in older adults with type 2 diabetes initiating empagliflozin vs. dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4i).

Research Design and Methods: The study population included US Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with diabetes (≥65 years) initiating empagliflozin or DPP-4i (08/2014-09/2018). We estimated rate ratios (RR) for HCRU outcomes using zero-inflated negative binomial regression and per-member per-year (PMPY) cost differences using gamma regression, overall and stratified by baseline cardiovascular disease (CVD), after adjusting for 143 baseline covariates using 1:1 propensity score matching.

Results: We identified 23,335 matched pairs (mean age 72 years, 51% baseline CVD). HCRU rates were lower in empagliflozin vs. DPP-4i initiators: inpatient days (RR=0.89; 95% CI: 0.82, 0.97), number of emergency department (ED) visits (RR=0.86; 0.82, 0.91), number of hospitalizations (RR=0.86; 0.79, 0.93), and number of office visits (RR=0.96; 0.95, 0.98). Inpatient cost (-$713 PMPY; -847, -579), outpatient cost (-$198 PMPY; -272, -124), and total cost of care (-$1,109 PMPY; -1,478, -739) were lower for empagliflozin vs. DPP-4i, although diabetes medication cost was higher in empagliflozin initiators ($454 PMPY; 284, 567). In the CVD subgroup, total cost was lower for empagliflozin initiators (-$2,005 PMPY; -2,451, -1,337), while the difference was attenuated in the non-CVD subgroup (-$296 PMPY; -740, 148).

Conclusions: Among older adults with diabetes, empagliflozin was associated with lower inpatient days, number of hospitalizations, ED visits, and office visits, with lower costs of care compared to DPP-4i, especially in those with history of CVD.
Health-related Quality of Life of Patients with Rosacea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Real-world Data
Authors: Chiu Ching-Wen , Tsai Jerry , Huang Yu Chen
Published: June 2024

Patients with rosacea commonly experience stigmatization, which induces stress and thereby exacerbates their symptoms. Given the strong effects of rosacea on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), addressing the physical and psychosocial aspects of rosacea is essential. To examine the effects of rosacea on HRQoL, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis involving real-world data. PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library were searched, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cross-sectional studies, and case series evaluating the HRQoL of patients with rosacea were included. HRQoL assessment tools such as the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Rosacea-Specific Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (RosaQoL) were used. Data on 13,453 patients were retrieved from 52 eligible studies: 4 RCTs, 15 case series, and 33 cross-sectional studies. Compared with healthy controls, patients with rosacea had significantly lower DLQI scores (standardized mean difference [SMD] = −1.09, 95% confidence interval [CI] = −0.81 to −1.37). The DLQI scores after treatment were higher than those before treatment (SMD = −1.451, 95% CI = −1.091 to −1.810). The pooled estimates for the overall DLQI and RosaQoL scores were 8.61 and 3.06, respectively. In conclusion, patients with rosacea have lower HRQoL compared with healthy individuals, and treatment for rosacea improves their HRQoL.
Painful Mucocutaneous Blistering in a Young Male Patient: A Quiz
Authors: Forster Anna-Maria , Navarini Alexander , Muehleisen Beda
Published: June 2024

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Exploring the impact of cognitive dysfunction, fatigue, and shortness of breath on activities of daily life after COVID-19 infection, until 1-year follow-up
Authors: Björkdahl Ann , Gustafsson Marie , Öhlén Hilda , Jarl Sara , Santos Tavares Silva Iolanda
Published: June 2024

Objective: Despite expanding knowledge on COVID-19,  the long-term effects on daily-life activities remain unclear. The prevalence and changes in fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and activity limitations in the first year after COVID-19 infection in hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients were explored.
Subjects: A total of 122 patients were recruited from hospital care and 90 from primary care.
Method: Baseline data comprised the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Trail Making Test. Participants were followed up at 3 and 12 months using these tests and a semi-structured interview to identify symptoms and how they affected participation in daily-life activities. Both within- and between-group analyses were performed to explore changes over time and compare groups.
Result: High levels of fatigue and cognitive dysfunction were found in both groups, which persisted for 12 months. A significant impact on daily-life activities was also observed, with marginal change at the 12-month follow-up. The hospital care group performed worse than the primary care group in the cognitive tests, although the primary care group perceived a higher level of fatigue and cognitive dysfunction. Activity limitations were higher in the primary care group than in the hospital care group.
Conclusion: These findings highlight the need for long-term follow-up and further investigation of the impact of persistent deficits on rehabilitation.
6. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Cebirsel İfadeler Konusundaki Hataları
Authors: Karacaköylü Arzu , Gökçek Tuba
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, 6. sınıf öğrencilerinin cebirsel ifadeler konusundaki hatalarının incelenmesidir. Araştırma, Kırıkkale merkezde bulunan bir devlet okulunda öğrenimine devam eden 54 6. sınıf öğrencisi üzerinde yürütülmüştür. Çalışma grubunun belirlenmesinde kritik durum örnekleme modeli kullanılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak 10 açık uçlu sorudan oluşan “Cebirsel İfadeler Hataları Belirleme Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırma, nitel ve nicel yöntemlerin bir arada kullanıldığı karma araştırma tasarımı ile yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın modelinde eş zamanlı dönüşümsel model uygun görülmüştür. Bu doğrultuda, belirlenen çalışma grubu ile öğretim programında yer alan cebirsel ifadelere yönelik alt öğrenme alanında bulunan kazanımlara göre oluşturulan sorulardan oluşan formda öğrencilerin sorulara vermiş oldukları yanıtlar, içerik analizine tâbi tutularak öğrencilerin hataları irdelenmiş ve kodlar oluşturulmaya çalışılmıştır. Formdaki sorulara verilen cevaplardan elde edilen puanlara göre öğrenci başarılarının hesaplanmasında aritmetik ortalama, yüzde ve frekanslar kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre öğrencilerin cebirsel ifadeler konusunda genel başarı puanlarının düşük olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bununla birlikte cebir öğrenme alanındaki beş kazanıma dair öğrencilerde birçok hata tespit edilmiştir.
Frigjørende (sosial)pedagogikk
Authors: Vambheim Vidar
Published: June 2024

Boka Frigjørende pedagogikk omhandler utviklingen av sosialpedagogikken i Norge: dens grunnlag, fødsel og videreføring i form av en rekke ulike prosjekter og studier som er presentert i boka. Forfatterne plasserer seg i en kritisk pedagogisk tradisjon som startet på 1970-tallet med den sosialpedagogiske retningen som ble utviklet blant studenter ved Pedagogisk Forsknings­institutt ved Universitetet i Oslo (PFI, UiO), og etter hvert av ansatte ved universiteter og høyskoler over hele landet.
Mapping Student Character Education on Biotechnology Material
Authors: Radeswandri  , Vebrianto Rian , Wahyuni Sri
Published: June 2024

Student character education is very important in facing the challenges of the 21st century. This research aims to determine the level of student character education. Therefore, this research aims to analyze student character education in ninth-grade students. The methodology in this research uses a survey method involving 75 students who were taken at random (randomly). The instrument used was character education questions distributed via Google Forms. The data obtained was analyzed using the Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) application. Based on the survey results, it is known that the number of subjects consisted of 43 women and 32 men. and consisted of 4 tribes, namely Malay, Minang, Batak, and Javanese. Based on the survey results, it is also known that the average student's character education ability is in a good category with a score of 7.4, which can be explained in detail in 4 constructs, namely religious, honest, disciplined, creative, democratic, curious, caring for the environment, social caring and responsibility. In conclusion, the construct with the highest average value is environmental care and responsibility and originality with the same average value, namely 8.0, and the lowest is democracy and creativity, namely 7.2. The recommendation from this research is that the development of student character education still needs to be improved, and teachers can use the instruments used.
The Effectiveness of Local Culture-based Teaching Materials for Reading Comprehension Assisted by Adobe Flash CS6 for Fifth Grade Students in Elementary School
Authors: Intang Hana , Sulfasyah  , Idawati
Published: June 2024

Teaching materials teachers use for fifth-grade students still need to take advantage of the environment around students. The textbooks used in learning still found examples from outside the student's environment. The examples given are outside the area where students live, so students need to gain initial knowledge of the material being studied. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of local culture-based reading comprehension teaching materials as teaching materials for fifth-grade elementary school students. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The subjects of this research were fifth-grade elementary school students—questionnaire data collection techniques for teacher and student responses, and learning achievement tests. The results of this study indicate that teaching materials for reading comprehension based on local culture get a positive response. It is evidenced by the effectiveness of teaching materials obtained from increasing student learning outcomes obtained by the effectiveness of 0.76% with high criteria. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that this teaching material meets the criteria and is effective and appropriate for use as Indonesian language teaching material. This research can have positive implications for students. It can make students interested in participating independently in the learning process to create superior human resources, increase students' understanding of reading, and be more active and focused in learning.
Android-based KKO Dictionary as a Tool in Formulating Indicators and Learning Objectives
Authors: Koro Maxsel , Sampe Markus , Un Lala Sofia G , Ndolu Sumardi W , Bessie Marfelano
Published: June 2024

Technology, which is developing rapidly at this time is a way out to overcome various problems in all aspects of life, one of which is the world of education. Formulating learning objectives based on basic competencies and indicators, guided by the use of operational verbs (KKO), can improve the quality of learning to the maximum. The main problem faced by teachers in developing indicators and learning objectives is determining KKO that are relevant to the level of each domain, of which the KKO spread across cyberspace are numerous and varied. For this reason, this research focuses on developing an operational verb dictionary (KKO) application which aims to help teachers when designing and developing learning tools, especially in formulating learning objectives. The subjects of this research were 12 teachers at SDI Lasiana, Kupang City. The resulting product will be tested for validity, practicality, and effectiveness when implemented by teachers when designing learning tools. The method used is research and development with a development model ADDIE. Validation results from experts show a feasibility level of  92% from material experts and 91.25% from media experts. If qualified it has a very worthy category. The results of the field trial showed that teachers felt interested and helped by the presence of the KKO dictionary application in preparing learning designs with maximum quality with an assessment score of 86.37% which can be interpreted as meaning that the product is very suitable for teachers to use in developing indicators and learning objectives effectively and efficiently.
Innovative Videoscribe: Improving Science Learning Outcomes for Fourth Grade of Elementary School Students Through Character-Based Learning Media
Authors: Aprilianita Kadek Ayu , Yudiana Kadek
Published: June 2024

The use of learning media is important in the learning process because it helps students understand the subject matter and stimulates students' attention and enthusiasm for learning. This research aims to describe the design and development of character education-based learning media in grade IV elementary school science subjects which have been tested for validity. This development research uses the ADDIE model, but is limited to the development stage due to limited time, situation and resources. The trial subjects included content experts, media experts, 2 design experts, 2 practitioners, and 18 grade IV students who participated in individual and small group trials. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire in the form of a four scale instrument given to test subjects. Research data was analyzed using an average to determine the validity score of the media being developed. The results of the validity of learning media from the assessment of content experts, media experts, design experts and practitioners obtained very good qualifications. Individual and small group trials also demonstrated excellent qualifications. Based on this analysis, character education-based learning media in grade IV elementary school science subjects was declared valid and suitable for use in learning. This learning media is also a valuable resource and encourages teacher professionalism in teaching character values along with science material.
Project Based Learning: Enhancing Character and Creative Thinking Skills through Activity-Based Projects in Numeracy Literacy Courses
Authors: Rediani Ni Nyoman , Palittin Ivylentine Datu , Kaize Bernadetha Rizki
Published: June 2024

The numerous incidents of fights and bullying among students indicate current problems with character development. Additionally, advances in technology and science require individuals to master creative thinking skills. Therefore, this study aims to explore the impact of an activity-based PjBL model on the development of character and creative thinking skills. This research employs a quasi-experimental design known as the nonequivalent post-test only control group design. The population consists of all elementary education students enrolled in the Numeracy Literacy Development course, totaling 120 students. Tests and questionnaires are often used in research to collect data. The data collection methods employed in this study involve descriptive analysis and inferential statistical analysis. Inferential analysis was conducted using MANOVA. The research results indicate differences in character and creative thinking skills after students were taught using the Activity-Based PjBL Model. Based on the study, there are differences in character and creative thinking skills, as seen from the differences in mean values. The difference in character between students taught with the Activity-Based PjBL model and those who were not was 13.74, with the experimental group having a higher average character. Similarly, the difference in creative thinking skills between students taught with the Activity-Based PjBL model and those who were not was 11.44, with the experimental group showing a higher average creative thinking ability. Additionally, the analysis indicates that the variable influencing more is character rather than creative thinking skills. These findings provide a strong basis for recommending the activity-based PjBL model as a solution to improve students' character and creative thinking skills. This model not only focuses on the completion of concrete projects but also integrates activities that encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
Model Optimasi untuk Menentukan Tingkat Produksi Produk Multi Item Berkatagori Cepat Rusak
Authors: Arifin Dadang , Muttaqien Zaenal , Puspawardhani Gianti
Published: June 2024

Tulisan ini berisi mengenai model optimasi untuk menentukan tingkat produksi optimum bagi produk-produk berumur pendek atau produk katagori cepat rusak (perishable products). Pada tahun 2020 penulis telah mengembangkan model optimasi untuk menentukan tingkat produksi optimum untuk produk tunggal (single item) bagi produk katagori umur pendek atau cepat rusak (perishable products). Dalam tulisan ini penulis mengembangkan model tersebut untuk produk ganda atau multi produk (multi item). Variable biaya yang dipertimbangkan dalam model ini sama dengan model single item yaitu diantaranya, biaya produksi, biaya set-up, biaya penyimpanan dan biaya kadaluarsa (expired cost). Model yang dikembangkan berangkat dari system produksi yang menganut system produksi batch (batch production system). Pada model multi item ini semua produk menggunakan fasilitas yang sama sehingga kegiatan produksi untuk tiap item dilakukan secara bergantian dengan mengikuti ukuran batch tertentu. Model optimasi yang dikembangkan adalah untuk menentukan ukuran batch setiap item dalam tiap putaran produksi sehingga dapat meminimasi biaya total, meminimasi kelangkaan serta mengurangi penumpukan yang berakibat terhadap terjadinya kadaluarsa. Konstrain yang dipertimbangkan adalah kapasitas, demand, dan life time (umur produk). Validasi model dilakukan secara matematis dan empiris. Secara matematis dilakukan dengan menggunakan konsep turunan, sedangkan empiris menggunakan contoh kasus ril di lapangan.Penulis berharap model ini akan memberikan manfaat praktis bagi para praktisi maupun bagi kalangan akademisi khususnya mahasiswa.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN VISUAL AUDITORI KINESTETIK (VAK) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR KOGNITIF PESERTA DIDIK PADA MATERI MITIGASI BENCANA DI KELAS XI IPS SMA NEGERI 1 JAKARTA
Authors: Salsabila Shafa Anis , Mataburu Ilham Badaruddin , Kusumawati Lia
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan model pembelajaran Visual Auditori Kinestetik terhadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa. Model Pembelajaran Visual Auditori Kinestetik adalah model pembelajaran yang mengoptimalkan ketiga gaya belajar (visual, auditori dan kinestetik). Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kelas XI IPS 1 SMA Negeri 1 Jakarta tahun ajaran 2022/2023 pada materi mitigasi bencana. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah quasi experiment dengan penelitian pretest & posttest control group design. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode cluster random sampling. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari 33 siswa kelas kontrol dan 35 siswa kelas eksperimen. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa lembar tes pilihan ganda sebanyak 20 soal. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata hasil belajar siswa yang diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran visual auditori kinestetik memiliki peningkatan sebesar 18,86 dari 76,14 menjadi 57,29. Sedangkan rata-rata hasil belajar siswa yang diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran kooperatif yang hanya mencakup gaya belajar visual dan auditori memiliki peningkatan sebesar 5,76 dari 58,33 menjadi 64,09. Pada pengujian Independent Sample t Test diperoleh nilai Sig. (2-tailed) bernilai 0,007. Karena nilai Sig. (2-tailed) 0,007 < 0,05 maka  ditolak dan  diterima sehingga dapat disimpulkan penerapan model pembelajaran Visual Auditori. Kata kunci: Model Pembelajaran, Visual Auditori Kinestetik, Hasil Belajar
A Cheap and Basic Solar-Powered Smart Irrigation System Proposal for Medium and Small-Scale Farming
Authors: Sahin Hasan
Published: June 2024

Nowadays, the need for water consumption for agricultural production is increasing. Economical use of water has become mandatory both to increase agricultural product yield and to eliminate the damage caused by excessive irrigation to the soil. Preferred instead of traditional irrigation, Drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, and pivot irrigation systems are now being replaced by “Smart Irrigation Systems” that save more water. In this study, a basic solar energy-supported mobile phone-controlled smart irrigation system, recommended for medium and small-scale agricultural enterprises, is proposed. In the study, the basic elements that make up the system, their approximate prices and circuit connection ways are shown. In the study, the cost, water, energy consumption, and payback periods of smart irrigation systems with traditional drip, sprinkler, and pivot irrigation methods were compared. As a result, although the initial investment cost in smart irrigation systems seems relatively high, it offers significant advantages in terms of resource efficiency and environmental sustainability. It is a fact that modern irrigation systems will make important contributions to national economies in the long term by increasing agricultural production and saving energy and water.
Exosomal miR-433 regulates the secretion of inflammatory factors in endometrium epithelial cells of dairy cows with endometritis
Authors:   Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China, Yuan Naihan , Xiao Longfei , Guo Kaijun , Wang Xiangguo
Published: June 2024

Endometritis is a common postpartum reproductive system disease, which causes reproductive disorders and even infertility in dairy cows. High-throughput sequencing revealed that exosomal miR-433 is differentially expressed in the peripheral blood of dairy cows with endometritis. However, the specific roles of miR-433 in the occurrence and development of endometritis in dairy cows are still unclear. Therefore, a miR-433-labeled probe was used initially and found that miR-433 is mainly located in uterine cavity epithelial cells and stromal cells. The fluorescence expression of miR-433 in the uterine cavity epithelium and stromal tissues of dairy cows with endometritis is significantly weaker than that in the healthy tissues. The qRT-PCR results showed that the expressions of miR-433 in the uterine tissues of dairy cows with endometritis, LPS stimulated endometrial epithelial cells (EECs), and their derived exosomes were significantly lower than those in the uterine tissues of healthy dairy cows, EECs and their derived exosomes. Exosomal miR-433 derived from EECs transports into neighboring LPS-stimulated EECs by exosome vesicles fusion, regulating the secretion of inflammatory factors within the endometrial epithelium of dairy cows with endometritis, further influencing the development of endometritis. In conclusion, the intensity of miR-433 expression decreased in the epithelial and stromal cells of the uterine lumen and exosomes derived from endometrial epithelium in dairy cows during the occurrence of endometritis, which to some extent promotes the development and progression of endometritis in dairy cows.
Study of the Influence of Local Cultural Values in the Traditional Music Learning Process in the Sendratasik Education Study Program
Authors: Armez Hidayat Hengki , Syeilendra Syeilendra , Marzam Marzam , Hakim Uswatul
Published: June 2024

Traditional music as an integral part of a society's cultural wealth has aesthetic value and plays a role in deepening cultural identity. However, in the era of globalization and modernization, traditional music is often threatened by changes in values and lifestyles that dominate from outside the culture. This article explores the influence of local cultural values on the traditional music education process in the Sendratasik Education Study Program. The main challenge is maintaining the existence of traditional music amidst the ever-changing interests of the younger generation. The research is a type of qualitative research with a case study approach. Through in-depth interviews, document analysis, and direct observation, this research aims to understand the extent to which local cultural values influence students' attitudes, interests, and participation in learning traditional music. The research results show that curriculum implementation through face-to-face lectures, online learning, lecturer collaboration, and integration of educational technology are effective strategies for maintaining the existence of traditional music. Analysis of the impact of globalization shows that traditional music needs to adapt to contemporary trends to remain relevant. Traditional music education also plays a role in developing student character, such as creativity, communication skills, empathy, pedagogical skills, discipline, collaboration, understanding of cultural diversity, understanding of technology, self-development, spirit of inclusivity, as well as creation and performance. This research is expected to contribute to the development of learning strategies and curricula that focus on maintaining and developing traditional music as an inseparable part of cultural heritage that is alive and relevant in today's society.
PENGARUH METODE SIMULASI PERSIDANGAN TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KESADARAN HUKUM SISWA DI SMA ISLAM TERPADU AL FITYAH PEKANBARU
Authors: Amri Amri Suryanto , Ofianto Ofianto , Mulyani Fini Fajri
Published: June 2024

Abstract: This research aims to find out whether there is an influence of the trial simulation method on increasing the legal basics of students at the Al Fityah Pekanbaru Islamic Integrated High School. This research was motivated by students not understanding the impact of behavior that does not comply with legal regulations and providing lessons on social life. In this trial simulation method, students experience first-hand experience as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer and defendant. The formulation of the problem in this research is what is the influence of the trial simulation method on increasing the legal basics of students at Al Fityah Pekanbaru Islamic Integrated High School. The population of this study was all students of Al Fityah Pekanbaru Integrated Islamic High School, totaling 186 students. The number of students used as samples in the research was 41, consisting of all class XII students. The data collection technique uses the product moment correlation test. The results of research on the influence of the trial simulation method on increasing the legal foundation of students at Al Fityah Pekanbaru Islamic Integrated High School are at a "Strong" correlation level. Keywords: Trial Simulation Method, Legal Awareness, Al Fityah Pekanbaru Integrated Islamic High School Students. Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh metode simulasi persidangan terhadap peningkatan kedasaran hukum siswa di SMA Islam Terpadu Al Fityah Pekanbaru. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh siswa yang kurang memahami dampak dari prilaku tidak mematuhi aturan hukum serta memberikan permbelajaran kehidupan bermasyarakat. Metode simulasi persidangan ini siswa merasakan pengalaman secara langsung sebagai hakim, jaksa, pengacara dan terdakwa. Rumusan masalah pada penelitian ini adalah Bagaimanakah pengaruh metode simulasi persidangan terhadap peningkatan kedasaran hukum siswa di SMA Islam Terpadu Al Fityah Pekanbaru. Populasi penelitian ini yaitu seluruh siswa SMA Islam Terpadu Al Fityah Pekanbaru yang berjumlah 186 siswa. Siswa yang dijadikan sample dalam penelitian berjumlah 41 yang terdiri dari seluruh siswa kelas XII. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan uji korelasi product moment. Hasil penelitian kepada pengaruh metode simulasi persidangan terhadap peningkatan kedasaran hukum siswa di SMA Islam Terpadu Al Fityah Pekanbaru berada pada tingkat korelasi yang “Kuat”.Kata kunci: Metode Simulasi Persidangan, Kesadaran Hukum, Siswa SMA Islam Terpadu Al Fityah Pekanbaru.
PENGELOLAAN PERPUSTAKAAN SEKOLAH UNTUK MENDUKUNG BUDAYA LITERASI DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Anggraeni Nur Fitri , Dafit Febrina
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The aim of this research is to describe the management of school libraries to support literacy culture in elementary schools. The method used in this research is qualitative with data collection instruments in the form of observation, interviews and documentation. The primary data sources in this research are library managers, teachers and students. Secondary data sources in this research are archives and images. Data validity uses source triangulation, technical triangulation, and time triangulation. With data analysis techniques, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results obtained were that school library management at SDN 170 Pekanbaru had carried out planning, organizing, implementing and supervising. Obtained from the results of library managers creating activity programs to support literacy culture, namely library visit programs, madding filling programs, talent display programs, and reading corner programs.Keyword: Management, School Library, Literacy CultutreAbstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan pengelolaan perpustakaan sekolah untuk mendukung budaya literasi disekolah dasar. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu Kualitatif dengan instrument pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Sumber data primer pada penelitian ini yaitu pengelola perpustakaan, guru, dan siswa. Sumber data sekunder pada penelitian ini yaitu arsip dan gambar. Keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber, triangulasi teknik, dan triangulasi waktu. Dengan Teknik analisis data yaitu pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan Kesimpulan. Diperoleh hasil pengelolaan perpustakaan sekolah di SDN 170 Pekanbaru telah melakukan perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan, dan pengawasan. Diperoleh hasil pengelola perpustakaan membuat program kegiatan untuk mendukung budaya literasi yaitu program kunjungan perpustakaan, program pengisian madding, program penampilan bakat, dan program pojok baca.Kata Kunci: Pengelolaan, Perpustakaan Sekolah, Budaya Litrerasi
KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN MELALUI MEDIA BIG BOOK UNTUK SISWA KELAS RENDAH
Authors: Putri Risna Estuning , Perdana Ryzal , Pramudiyanti Pramudiyanti
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Media, particularly big books, serves as an effective support in low-grade classrooms. Various types of media have been developed to enhance the reading abilities of lower-grade students. The research method employed in this study involves a written survey where reading experts assess, evaluate, and formulate various writings. The findings from the research indicate that the use of large media significantly impacts the development of early reading skills. The primary objective of this research is to evaluate how the utilization of big book media can contribute to the improvement of early reading skills and to describe the developments in big book media observed in previous studies. Furthermore, the research results are compared to derive a final conclusion that the use of large media has a significant impact on early reading comprehension skills. This research highlights the success of involving big book media, taking into account the intelligence levels of students in lower grades. The main instrument in collecting this information is the analyst who compiles various studies in a research diary with points reflecting the subjects explored by specialists.Keyword: Beginning Reading, Elementary School, Big Book Abstrak: Media, khususnya big book, menjadi pendukung yang efektif dalam pembelajaran di kelas rendah. Berbagai jenis media telah dikembangkan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca para siswa di kelas rendah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam studi ini melibatkan survei tertulis di mana para ahli membaca, mengevaluasi, dan merumuskan berbagai tulisan. Temuan dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media besar memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap perkembangan keterampilan membaca awal. Tujuan utama penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi bagaimana pemanfaatan media big book dapat berkontribusi pada peningkatan keterampilan membaca awal, serta untuk menggambarkan perkembangan media big book yang telah diamati dalam penelitian sebelumnya. Selanjutnya, hasil penelitian dibandingkan satu sama lain untuk mendapatkan kesimpulan akhir bahwa penggunaan media besar memiliki dampak yang signifikan pada keterampilan membaca pemahaman awal. Penelitian ini menyoroti keberhasilan melibatkan media buku besar mengingat tingkat kecerdasan siswa di kelas rendah. Alat utama dalam pengumpulan informasi ini adalah analis yang mencatat berbagai penelitian dalam buku harian riset dengan poin-poin yang mencerminkan subjek yang dijelajahi oleh para spesialis.Kata Kunci: Membaca permulaan, Sekolah Dasar, Big Book