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An Effective Control Approach of Hybrid Energy Storage System Based on FLC/Grey Wolf Optimisation
Authors: Prasanna V. , Ravi G.
Published: April 2024

In the modern era, the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) has bolstered the autonomy of urban energy infrastructures, reducing reliance on distant sources and grids. Batteries serve as a vital bridge between power supply and fluctuating load demands within RES systems. However, the unpredictable nature of RES behavior and varying load requirements often subject batteries to repeated deep cycles and irregular charging patterns. These cycles diminish the battery’s lifespan and escalate replacement costs. This study presents an innovative control strategy for a Solar-Wind model featuring a Battery-Supercapacitor Hybrid Energy Storage System. The objective is to prolong the battery’s operational lifespan by mitigating intermittent strain and high current demands. In contrast to conventional methods, the proposed control approach incorporates a Low-Pass Filter (LPF) and a Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC). Firstly, the LPF minimizes the oscillations in battery consumption. Simultaneously, the FLC optimizes the high current demand on the battery while vigilantly monitoring the supercapacitor’s charge levels. Moreover, Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) is employed to fine-tune the FLC’s membership functions, ensuring optimal peak current attenuation in batteries. The effectiveness of the proposed model is benchmarked against standard control techniques, namely Rule- Based Controller and Filtration-Based Controller. Comparative analysis reveals that the proposed method substantially reduces peak current and high power requirements of the battery. Consequently, this enhances the utilization of the supercapacitor, significantly augmenting the battery’s operational life. The results demonstrate a remarkable improvement over conventional systems, emphasizing the potential of this approach in optimizing energy storage systems for sustainable, long-term performance.
A Geospatial Analysis of Environmental Impacts of Climate Change on Osogbo and Environs
Authors: Ijaware Victor Ayodele , Olagboye Tomisin Ayinla
Published: April 2024

Climate change is one of the alarming global environmental changes likely to have deleterious effects on natural, social, cultural, and human systems. The risks associated with it call for a broad spectrum of policy responses and strategies at local, regional, national, and global levels. This research aims to carry out a geospatial analysis of the environmental impact of climate change on Osogbo and its environs with a view to providing information towards mitigating the negative impact of climate change in the study area. This study uses Landsat 4, Landsat 7, and Landsat 8 satellite data from 1982, 2002, and 2022, respectively, to evaluate land cover and temperature variation as a climatic change in the study area over four decades. The land survey method was carried out to collect ground truth data for validation of the satellite imageries. The drought map was produced based on the Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) map computed from Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) datasets and was further classified into three categories: moderate, mild, and no drought. Analysis of the Land Use Land Cover (LULC) of the study area shows that the vegetation decreased from 84% in 1982 to 59% in 2002 and 56% in 2022. The built-up/exposed surface increased from 15.28% in 1982 to 38% in 2002 and 41.28% in 2022. The water bodies also increased from 0.17% in 1982 to 15.31% in 2022. LST analysis reveals that the mean temperature of the study area increased by 10.73 °C during the past four decades (from 1982 to 2022), with the most accelerated warming (11.41 °C) occurring during the last two decades (from 2002 to 2022). The Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) based drought map shows that there was no extreme or severe drought in the study area. However, moderate and mild droughts were observed mostly in the developed part of the study area, which confirmed the presence of drought. It is hereby recommended to introduce sustainable water management strategies to mitigate water shortage in the study area.
Malignant Medulloepithelioma of the Ciliary Body Revealed by Neovascular Glaucoma in a 13-Year-Old Child
Authors: Baqadir Chaimae , Chahir Rokaya , El Alami Meriem , Slimane Achraf , Daghouj Ghizlane , El Maaloum Loubna , Allali Bouchra , El Kettani Asmaa
Published: April 2024

Medulloepithelioma of the ciliary body is a rare congenital intraocular tumor occurring more frequently in children. It develops from the unpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body. Positive diagnosis relies essentially on anatomopathological examination. In our article, we report a case of malignant medulloepithelioma of the ciliary body in a 13-year-old child revealed by severe panuveitis complicated by neovascular glaucoma and non-axial exophthalmos.
Shedding Light on Pre-Service Science Teachers' Instructional Preferences and Hurdles in Teaching Phases of the Moon
Authors: Sağdıç Ali
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the instructional methods employed by pre-service science teachers and explore the difficulties they encountered while teaching the concept of moon phases.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The present study employed a qualitative research approach using case study methodology to explore the experiences of eight pre-service science teachers. Data were collected through observation of instruction, examination of lesson plans, and semi-structured interviews to gain insights into their instructional practices and challenges. Specifically, the study aimed to understand the difficulties encountered by these pre-service teachers when teaching the phases of the moon. This approach allowed for a rich and in-depth understanding of the complex nature of teaching science to pre-service teachers.
Findings: Analysis revealed that pre-service science teachers predominantly favored physical models and simulations for teaching moon phases. However, the study also identified challenges faced by these teachers in implementing topic-specific teaching strategies.
Highlights: These issues highlight the importance of equipping pre-service science teachers with adequate preparation and resources to effectively teach the phases of the moon. Addressing these concerns may involve providing accurate models, instructing on proper terminology, and offering activities that foster spatial awareness to enhance their understanding and teaching abilities.
Examination of Distance Education Processes from the Perspective of Science Teachers
Authors: Karademir Ersin , Altunsoy Kübra
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the opinions of science teachers who teach online about synchronous distance education applications that allow teachers and learners to come together regardless of place and time, and to examine them based on teacher experiences.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study, which was prepared to determine the views of teachers on distance education, was carried out with the case study model. The study group of the research was carried out with 19 science teachers from different schools and institutions with different years of seniority. A structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. The data has been collected remotely; The research data obtained were analyzed through content analysis.
Findings: Science teachers stated that the transition to distance education completely affects the quality of education negatively. However, it has been stated that distance education and face-to-face education can create beneficial results when used together effectively. In addition, the positive side of distance education is to carry out distance education and to access digital content easily in cases where education stakeholders cannot be together physically.
PENGARUH MODEL BLENDED LEARNING TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP DAN DISPOSISI MATEMATIS
Authors: Nugraha Rizki , Syamsuri Syamsuri
Published: April 2024

Beberapa penelitian sebelumnya mengungkapkan bahwa model blended learning berpengaruh terhadap kemampuan kognitif siswa, namun belum ditemukan mengkaji pengaruhnya terhadap sikap afektif siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan pengaruh penerapan model blended learning terhadap pemahaman konseptual dan disposisi matematis siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperimen dengan menggunakan rancangan randomized posttest only control group. Populasi dalam penelitian ini ialah seluruh siswa kelas VII MTs Syekh Manshur Pandeglang, Banten pada semester genap tahun ajaran 2021/2022. Sampel yang dipilih adalah dua kelas dengan cluster random sampling. Model blended learning yang digunakan adalah flipped classroom dengan Edmodo sebagai learning management system. Pemahaman konseptual matematis diukur dengan tes dan disposisi matematis diukur dengan kuesioner yang telah valid dan reliabel. Data dianalisis menggunakan MANOVA dengan taraf signifikansi 5% (α=0,05) setelah melalui uji prasyarat. Hasil pengujian hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa model blended learning berpengaruh positif terhadap kemampuan memahami konsep dan disposisi matematis siswa.Numerous antecedent investigations have elucidated the influence of the blended learning model upon students' cognitive capabilities; however, there exists a conspicuous dearth of inquiries concerning its ramifications upon students' affective dispositions. The primary objective of this present study was to expound upon the impact of the application of the blended learning model on the enhancement of mathematical conceptual comprehension and the cultivation of favorable mathematical dispositions among students. This study adopts a quasi-experimental research design, employing a randomized posttest only control group configuration.  The study's target population encompasses all 7th-grade students attending MTs Syekh Manshur Pandeglang, Banten, during the even semesters of the 2021/2022 academic year. Utilizing cluster random sampling, two classes were selected as the sample groups. The employed pedagogical approach within the study is the flipped classroom model, supplemented by the utilization of Edmodo as the designated learning management system. Mathematical conceptual understanding is gauged through comprehensive tests, while mathematical dispositions are assessed using a validated and reliable questionnaire. The dataset comprises both test and non-test data, which were subsequently subjected to thorough scrutiny through a multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) at a predefined significance level of 5% (α=0.05), following compliance with the requisite assumptions. The results obtained through hypothesis testing unequivocally demonstrate a salient and affirmative impact of the blended learning model on the enhancement of students' conceptual understanding and the cultivation of positive mathematical dispositions among them.
GROUP INVESTIGATION-BASED �AT-WORKSHEET� TO IMPROVE STUDENTS� ABSTRACTION ABILITY
Authors: Rahma Aulia , Maharani Swasti , Sanusi Sanusi
Published: April 2024

The abstraction process will describe an activity that will lead to concept formation. Abstraction ability is one of the goals in understanding mathematical concepts. Based on the results of observations and interviews with mathematics teachers at SMPN 1 Kebonsari, the learning results of VIII-grade students in doing math problems show that there are still many students who have not been able to apply concepts in solving problems. Meanwhile, the learning process still uses a lecture learning model and there is no innovation in the teaching materials used. The purpose of this research is to produce LKPD which contains a summary of the material, example problems, and structured problems that can help improve abstraction abilities named AT-Worksheet with the Group Investigation learning model as one of the solutions students can improve their abstraction skills in learning mathematics. The method used in this research is R&D (Research and Development) with the ADDIE development model. The results of this study are AT-Worksheet which is valid and very practical to use in learning mathematics to improve the abstraction ability of 8th-grade students of SMPN 1 Kebonsari
METACOGNITIVE ACTIVITIES IN GROUP DISCUSSIONS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS MATHEMATICS MULTIPLICATION MATERIAL
Authors: Triwahyuningtyas Dyah , Sadijah Cholis , Muksar Makbul , Subanji Subanji
Published: April 2024

Student metacognition only focuses on individuals, not yet associated with student positioning in the group. There are positioning groups whose roles change, so it is necessary to examine more deeply the characterization of students' metacognition in solving multiplication problems in group discussions in terms of student positioning. This study aims to describe students' metacognitive activities, students' roles during the discussion process, and students' metacognitive abilities related to students' roles during group discussions on multiplication material in mathematics of grade 6 students in one of the public elementary schools in Indonesia. Not only knowing the concept so that students can think critically and learn independently from students without teacher assistance, but also students must be trained in solving problems. This study used descriptive qualitative as the research method. It was found that awareness was mainly found in expert and facilitator positions, regulation was found in expert and facilitator students, and evaluation was found in all student roles. The metacognitive characteristics that emerged in group discussions were expert students as triggers (stimulus) and regulators (contribution), facilitator students as regulators (contribution) and followers (passive), and novice students as followers (passive).Metakognitif siswa hanya berfokus terhadap individu, belum dikaitkan dengan pemosisian siswa dalam kelompok. Ada kelompok pemosisian yang perannya berubah, sehingga perlu mengkaji lebih mendalam terkait karakterisasi metakognitif siswa dalam menyelesaikan masalah perkalian pada diskusi kelompok ditinjau dari pemosisian siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan aktivitas metakognitif siswa, peran siswa selama proses diskusi, dan kemampuan metakognitif siswa yang terkait dengan peran siswa selama diskusi kelompok pada materi perkalian matematika siswa kelas 6 di salah satu sekolah dasar negeri di Indonesia. Tidak hanya mengetahui konsep agar siswa dapat berpikir kritis dan belajar secara mandiri dari siswa tanpa bantuan guru, tetapi juga siswa harus dilatih dalam memecahkan masalah. Penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif sebagai metode penelitian. Ditemukan bahwa kesadaran terutama ditemukan pada posisi ahli dan fasilitator, regulasi ditemukan pada siswa ahli dan fasilitator, dan evaluasi ditemukan pada semua peran siswa. Karakteristik metakognitif yang muncul dalam diskusi kelompok adalah siswa ahli sebagai pemicu (stimulus) dan pengatur (kontribusi), siswa fasilitator sebagai pengatur (kontribusi) dan pengikut (pasif), dan siswa pemula sebagai pengikut (pasif).
PENGEMBANGAN TOPONIMI SEBAGAI DAYA DUKUNG WISATA DI DESA MEDALSARI KABUPATEN KARAWANG
Authors: Widiatmoko Sigit , Supriyana Asep , Ash-Shiddiqy Ahmad Rifqy
Published: April 2024

Desa Medalsari memiliki potensi alam dan budaya yang merupakan modal untuk menjadi desa wisata. Upaya mengarah pada pembentukan desa wisata pernah terjadi, namun karena kualitas sumber daya manusia yang masih kurang dan diperparah oleh pandemi Covid-19 membuat belum bisa terwujud. Oleh karena itu, sebagai langkah awal tim Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat (PPM) melakukan program pengambangan toponimi sebagai daya dukung wisata di Desa Medalsari. Program tersebut dilaksanakan dalam dua kegiatan, yaitu penyuluhan mengenai toponimi sebagai refleksi budaya masyarakat Medalsari berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan sebelumnya, dan workshop pengembangan toponimi melalui aplikasi Google Maps dan Local Guide. Program PPM ini diselenggarakan pada bulan Juni-Agustus 2022 dan dilakukan dalam 4 tahap yaitu seleksi lokasi, sosialisasi pemberdayaan masyarakat, proses pemberdayaan masyarakat, dan pemandirian masyarakat. Setelah mengikuti program PPM, para peserta mengungkapkan dengan antusias bahwa mereka lebih mengetahui asal-usul nama tempat di wilayah mereka karena beberapa nama tempat tidak diketahui asal-usulnya. Mereka pun lebih mengetahui Google Maps dan manfaatnya untuk menyimpan nama kampung masing-masing setelah mendaftar diri dalam aplikasi Local Guide. Pendampingan dan pembinaan dari akademisi sangat dibutuhkan masyarakat untuk mengembang desa dan meningkatkan taraf hidup masyarakatnya. Medalsari Village has natural and cultural potential which needs to be utilized to become a tourist village. Efforts to lead to the formation of a tourist village have occurred, but due to the lack of quality human resources and exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, this has not been realized. Therefore, as a first step, the Community Service Team (PPM) carried out a toponymy development program as a tourism support in Medalsari Village. The program was implemented in two activities, namely counseling on toponymy as a reflection of the culture of the Medalsari community based on the results of previous research, and a toponymy development workshop through the Google Maps and Local Guide applications. The PPM program is held in June-August 2022 and is carried out in 4 stages, namely location selection, socialization of community empowerment, community empowerment process, and community self-reliance. After participating in the PPM program, the participants enthusiastically expressed that they know more about the origins of place names in their area because the origins of some place names are unknown. They also know more about Google Maps and its benefits for saving the names of their respective villages after registering in the Local Guide application. Assistance and guidance from academics is needed by the community to develop the village and improve the standard of living of the community.
ANALISIS STRUKTUR BATIN DALAM KUMPULAN SAJAK SERAT PANINEUNGAN KARYA ÉTTI R.S.
Authors: Aminah Siti , Nuraeni Leni
Published: April 2024

Bahasa dapat dibangun melalui berbicara atau menulis. Dalam hal ini, bahasa dalam karya sastra memiliki makna yang sangat luas, karena bahasa dalam karya sastra memiliki bahasa konotatif. Melalui puisi kita dapat melihat bagaimana seseorang berpikir melalui kata-kata konotatif yang ditulisnya. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan struktur batin dalam kumpulan sajak Serat Panineungan karya Étti R.S. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis isi melalui pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah penggunaan struktur batin dalam kumpulan sajak Serat Panineungan terdiri dari: tema tentang cinta; ketuhanan; sosial; dan alam, penggunaan rasa belas kasih; khusyuk; pasrah; dan bangga, dengan nada prihatin; serius; revolusioner/semangat; dan santai, serta amanat berupa himbauan agar menumbuhkan rasa sadar terhadap sosial, saling mengasihi, saling percaya, serta hubungan dengan Tuhan.
ANALYSIS OF MORPHOLOGICAL REDUPLICATION IN LOCAL MADURA POETRY
Authors: Lutfitasari Wevi , Taembo Maulid , Maulidia Putri Ifa
Published: April 2024

Reduplikasi merupakan salah satu proses morfologis yang menghasilkan bentukan kata baru dan makna gramatikal pada hasil bentukan tersebut melalui pengulangan kata (Lutfitasari, 2023:35). Artinya, reduplikasi menjadi teori potensial untuk telaah makna-makna gramatikal pada bentuk pengulangan kata dalam syair lokal Madura. Syair lokal Madura memiliki makna unik sebagai penggambaran fenomena kebudayaan masyarakat Madura. Makna unik tersebut juga melekat pada bentuk pengulangan kata sebagai hasil dari proses morofologis (reduplikasi), sehingga bentukan morfologis pada syair lokal Madura menjadi tema menarik untuk ditelaah secara mandalam. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menguraikan jenis reduplikasi morfologis dalam syair lokal Madura yang memiliki makna gramatikal sebagai cerminan kebudayaan masyarakat Madura. Ada dua fokus penelitian ini, yaitu 1) menganalisis jenis reduplikasi morfologis syair lokal Madura, dan 2) menganalisis fungsi makna gramatikal pada bentuk reduplikasi dalam syair lokal Madura sebagai cerminan kebudayaan Masyarakat Madura. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif yang berfungsi untuk menguraikan hasil telaah jenis dan makna reduplikasi. Sumber data penelitian ini berasal dari syair-syair lokal Madura berupa paparegan, kejhung, dan syi’ir Madura. Ada dua hasil penelitian ini. Pertama, jenis reduplikasi morfologis dalam syair lokal Madura berupa jenis kata ulang sebagian regresif dan termasuk dalam dwilingga. Bentukan reduplikasi morfologis tersebut berupa kategori kata nomina, adjektiva, numeralia (bilangan atau kuantitas), adverbial, dan verba. Kedua, makna gramatikal pada bentukan reduplikasi morfologis dalam syair lokal Madura berfungsi untuk mengungkapkan karakteristik budaya andhap asor (rendah hati), keragaman hasil laut, nilai sosial yang dipatuhi oleh perempuan Madura, kedudukan dalam pertemanan, dan wujud kepatuhan masyarakat madura.
An In-Depth Literature Review of E-Portfolio Implementation in Higher Education: Processes, Barriers, and Strategies
Authors: Yang Hongyan , Wong Rachel
Published: April 2024

This literature review examines the implementation of e-portfolios in higher education, with a focus on the implementation process, potential barriers, and strategies for overcoming challenges. This review seeks to provide instructional designers and higher education instructors with design strategies to effectively implement e-portfolios. Through an analysis of seventeen studies, we identified six common steps in the implementation process, including identifying a purpose, stakeholders, and platform, conducting workshops, creating e-portfolios, and evaluating the project. The implementation process also raised eight concerns, including concerns related to technology, policy, pedagogy, artifact quality, privacy, student motivation, academic integrity, and teacher workload. To address these concerns, existing strategies suggest that successful implementation requires training and policy support, student-centered pedagogy, criteria for assessing artifacts, privacy and data protection, feedback, anti-plagiarism measures, and shared successful models.
Case of Willow Rust Spores (Melampsora Spp.) Collected by Honey Bees
Authors: Migdał Paweł , Mazurek Janusz , Kaczmarek-Pieńczewska Agata , Jurga-Zotow Marta , Murawska Agnieszka
Published: April 2024

Honey bee workers (Apis mellifera L.) collect nectar, honeydew and pollen from plants in orderto provide the colony with, among others, carbohydrates and protein. Whenever these sources are unavailable in the environment, bees turn to alternatives. An example of this are fungi spores collected accidentally or on purpose. This last phenomenon is the aim of this study, in which we have shown that worker bees can collect willow rust (Melampsora spp.) spores. We observed as the bees obtained spores and placed them in pollen baskets. The presence of spores was demonstrated with the use of a scanning electron microscope (SEM). This observation indicates that the honey bee may use alternative sources as a potential supplement. There are few studies in this field and it requires a deeper analysis.
Forschungs-, Technologie- und Innovationspolitik muss die Entstehung kritischer Massen fördern
Authors: Schubert Torben , Kroll Henning , Blind Knut , Frietsch Rainer
Published: April 2024

Economic research emphasises the role of increasing returns to scale and critical mass in research and technology development. This suggests that countries benefit from specialising in certain technologies and can thereby bundle available resources. Using the example of the Exzellenzstrategie and the Zukunftsstrategie, we argue that German RTI policy lacks strategic prioritisation. The lack of focus implies that Germany spreads its resources too thinly over many technological alternatives and therefore fails to create critical mass within each of them. The guiding principles for a German RTI policy should focus on creating critical mass through specialisation..
Turbulente Zeiten für Betriebe: Ukrainekrieg und 12-Euro-Mindestlohn
Authors: Hohendanner Christian , Ohlert Clemens , Dütsch Matthias
Published: April 2024

The year 2022 was characterised by extraordinary social and economic pressures. Russia’s war against Ukraine led to major energy policy and economic upheaval, high inflation and the challenge of taking in refugees from Ukraine. At the same time, the statutory minimum wage was increased twice in 2022 from 9.82 € to 10.45 € in July and to 12 € per hour in October. With regard to this significant increase in a difficult economic environment, many questions arise: How many and which firms were affected by the minimum wage increases in 2022? How severely were these establishments affected by the war in Ukraine? What are the challenges they are currently facing?
The Role of Cumulative Voting in Protecting Minority Shareholders in Listed Companies
Authors: Al-Shebli Abdullah , Alhajri Thafar M
Published: April 2024

Objective: This article was produced due to the ongoing debate about the protection of minority shareholders in listed companies. It details the challenges faced by minority shareholders and sets out the various methods scholars have identified that can be used to protect minority shareholders.
However, some lawmakers believe that cumulative voting is a substantial improvement in the methods commonly used to protect minority shareholders. The article considers what cumulative voting is, how it differs from straight voting rights and what benefits it provides, particularly for minority shareholders. Furthermore, the article considers the effectiveness of cumulative voting as a means of protecting minority shareholders from majority shareholders and delinquent boards of directors.
 
Method: In writing this article, the authors compared the approach used in various countries to protect minority shareholders. They analysed the information gathered in a comparative study process to ascertain the international best practice relating to protecting minority shareholders and cumulative voting rights. At the end of this process, the article concludes with a review of the international best practices and how these may be applied in Kuwait.
 
Result & Conclusion: After considering the theory behind cumulative voting and the application thereof, the conclusion reached is that cumulative voting does not adequately protect minority shareholders. Furthermore, the Kuwaiti legislature has not made cumulative voting mandatory and, as a result, few, if any, companies have adopted this method of voting.
Development of a Social Sciences Learning Model Based on Local Wisdom Pangngadakkang Tupanrita by Utilizing Digital Resources to Improve Prosocial Behavior of Elementary School Students South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Rafiuddin  , C. Asri Budiningsih  , Suwarjo  , Megawati  , Puspitasari Ema , Harefa Edward
Published: April 2024

Objective: This research aims to produce a social science learning model based on pangngadakkang tupanrita by using digital resources that are feasible, practical and effective to increase the prosocial behavior of elementary school students
 
Theoretical Framework: One of the causes of low prosocial behavior is the lack of learning material that contains this topic coupled with learning models that are not applied appropriately so that students' understanding of the concepts does not reach the application stage
 
Method: This research is research and development of the Borg, Gall, and Gall model which consists of ten steps
 
Results and Discussion: The results of the study are based on the identification of the needs of Sanrobone State Elementary School students, it was found that low prosocial behavior requires a learning model that is able to improve students' prosocial behavior at each activity step and a social studies learning model based on pangngadakkang tupanrita is very feasible, very practical, used and quite effective to improve the prosocial behavior of elementary school students in South Sulawesi Province.
 
Research Implications: Teaching local wisdom to students through digital resources can enhance their learning process and help them understand traditional culture and values. In addition, this research also shows how this paradigm can enhance prosocial behavior, shape students' personalities, foster stronger social bonds, and prepare them to participate responsibly in society.
 
Originality/Value: It enriches the curriculum with information from local customs and culture by combining local knowledge with digital learning tools. With an emphasis on improving prosocial behavior, the program broadens students' understanding of cultural heritage.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Organizational Results, a Managerial Perspective
Authors: Carranza María Teresa de la Garza , López-Lemus Jorge Armando , Ibarra Quetzalli Atlatenco , González Salvador Hernández
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This study investigates, from a corporate social responsibility (CSR) perspective, the relationships that exist between selected interested publics and the results of the organization from the point of view of its administrator.
 
Design/Methodology/approach: For this purpose, a survey was conducted and analysed using partial structural equations. This study was conducted in four states in the central region of Mexico. The variables under study were: environmental, social, employee and investor’s commitment as perceived by managers and organizational results. First, the validity of the construct was verified, and subsequently, the relationships between the variables for which the results were satisfactory were analysed.
 
Findings: The relationships between environmental, social, employee, and customer commitments were verified. Finally, the relationship between the client's commitment and the results perceived by the administrator is verified. It is concluded that more efforts are being made in this line of research to identify the progress of Mexican organizations’ CSR strategies. Suggested research for future work is also presented, considering new trends in the approach presented.
 
Originality/value: The results confirm the of the manager/director’s commitment is essential to CSR and their results. In the Mexican case, there are few studies related to this important topic. This research could be also helpful for Latin-American business.
Examining the Shift in Orderly Cultural Behavior and Cultural Cooperative Learning Behavior among Students: A Pre- and Post-Experiment Perception Analysis
Authors: Vu Hang Thi Thuy , Le Hoang Nam , Phan Long Thanh , Nguyen Sau Thi Ut , Dinh Loan Thi Kim , Le Thang Van
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study conducted a pre- and post-experiment perception analysis to examine the changes in orderly cultural behavior and cultural cooperative learning behavior among students.
 
Method: The research involved 89 participants and utilized self-report questionnaires to collect data on various aspects of cultural behavior. The results showed significant improvements in both orderly cultural behavior and cultural cooperative learning behavior after the intervention.
 
Results and Discussion: The percentage of students exhibiting good levels of orderly cultural behavior increased from 14.6% to 32.6%, while the proportion of students demonstrating good levels of cooperative learning behavior increased from 9% to 21.3%. The study also found a strong positive correlation between orderly cultural behavior and academic performance. These findings emphasize the importance of fostering cultural behavior and incorporating cooperative learning strategies in educational settings.
 
Research Implications: The study suggests the need for interventions that promote cultural understanding and cooperation among students. However, the study has limitations in terms of sample size and generalizability. Future research should involve larger and more diverse samples to validate the findings.
 
Originality/Value: In conclusion, this study highlights the positive shifts in cultural behavior and learning outcomes among students and emphasizes the significance of creating inclusive and culturally sensitive learning environments.
Impact of the Self-Questioning Teaching model on the Identification of Learning Objectives and Knowledge Criteria in Teaching Mathematics
Authors: Mastnak Adrijana , Mastnak Adrijana , Valenčič Zuljan Milena , Magajna Zlatan
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we present a study in which we developed a self-assessment model based on students’ self-questioning and investigated its impact on improving students’ recognition of learning objectives and criteria for assessing tasks in mathematics lessons. The impact of the model was determined on a sample of 164 Grade 7 students in the instructional and practical phases of mathematics learning. It was found that the use of the model resulted in students’ better recognition of learning objectives and assessment criteria in both phases and, for both low- and high-achievers. The results of the study show the importance and the impact of systematic teaching of elements that are important for the process of students’ self-monitoring, self-control of their learning process, and the formation of a realistic awareness of their knowledge.
FISIOTERAPIA RESPIRATÓRIA EM CRIANÇAS COM PNEUMONIA: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Cunha Layane Souza , Passos Xisto Sena , Fonseca Daniela Rosana Pedro , Matsunaga Natasha Yumi
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar a atuação da fisioterapia respiratória no tratamento da pneumonia em crianças. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática foi baseada no método Preferred Reporting Items for Sistematic Reviews and Meta-Análises (PRISMA). Neste estudo foram incluídos artigos originais relacionados com objetivo que aplicaram a fisioterapia respiratória no tratamento de crianças com pneumonia, escritos na língua portuguesa e inglesa, publicados no site no site da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), nas bases de dados Literatura Latino-Americana e do caribe em ciências da saúde (LILACS), Scientific-Electronic-Library-Online (SciELO), no Physioterapia Evidence Database (PEDro) e PubMed, utilizando os descritores (pneumonia, respiratory physiotherapy, chest therapy, pediatric e child*). Resultados: Inicialmente foram identificados 273 artigos publicados e, de acordo com os critérios de inclusão, exclusão e elegibilidade, ao final cinco foram selecionados para análise qualitativa. Dos artigos selecionados para o estudo, três mostraram que fisioterapia respiratória proporcionou melhorias significativas entre os pacientes de grupo de controle e intervenção, usando técnicas e equipamentos que auxiliavam na desobstrução das vias aéreas e diminuição das internações decorrentes da pneumonia. Contudo, não houve estudos que qualificassem as intervenções fisioterapêuticas como principal recurso para o tratamento dessa doença. Conclusão: Dessa forma, conclui-se que a utilização da fisioterapia respiratória pode ser um adjuvante importante para a melhora dos quadros e funções respiratórias de crianças com pneumonia.
Zwischen Verdacht und Vertrauen: Das "dialektische Spiel" von Paul Ricœurs Hermeneutik
Authors: Raynova Yvanka
Published: April 2024

Too often associated with suspicion rather than trust, Ricœur's hermeneutics is understood by many primarily as a critical endeavor. In this way, the fragile balance that he is trying to maintain between the two approaches is ignored. The objective of the following study is, by means of Ricoeur's "dialectical game of suspicion and trust", to elucidate the complexity of his hermeneutics and to demonstrate that trust is as pivotal as suspicion. At the difference of some authors who maintain that trust and suspicion are opposed, even mutually exclusive approaches of two kinds of hermeneutics, it will be shown that Ricoeur has developed a single hermeneutics which encompasses both approaches and explores them on different levels (epistemological, anthropological, ethical, sociopolitical). In the limited number of contributions dedicated to Ricoeur's concept of trust, these different levels are frequently conflated, whereby the relationship between religious belief and trust/mistrust is completely ignored. Consequently, the divergent perspectives of his early and late philosophical work, as well as certain discontinuities, are overlooked. Therefore, this study places a central emphasis on the neglected religious level of suspicion and trust.
PENDAMPINGAN DAN PENERAPAN PRODUKSI BERSIH MELALUI PENGELOLAAN TERPADU LIMBAH USAHA SAPI PERAH DI GISTING DAIRY FARM (GDF)
Authors: Panjaitan Imelda , Rumiyani Tri , Agustin Patria Cintia , Sofiana Anjar
Published: April 2024

Gisting Dairy Farm (GDF) merupakan UMKM, bergerak dalam usaha sapi perah di Desa Sidokaton Gisting, Tanggamus dan dikelola secara mandiri. System pemeliharaan sudah tertata dan tersedia sumber air bor yang setiap saat digunakan untuk pembersihan kandang dan memandikan sapi. Populasi saat ini 41 ekor (25 ekor sapi dewasa). Jika rata- rata per ekor sapi menghasilkan feses 15 - 20 kg setiap hari, artinya akan dihasilkan 615 – 1.230 kg kotoran sapi per hari (224.475 – 448.950 kg/tahun), belum termasuk urin dan air memandikan sapi dan membersihkan kandang yang dilakukan setiap hari. Dengan lahan yang sangat terbatas, usaha ternak sapi perah GDF sangat berpotensi mencemari lingkungan disekitarnya. Tidak optimalnya pengolahan limbah disebabkan :1) Minimnya pengetahuan SDM Gisting Dairy farm mengenai pengelolaan limbah, kaitannya dengan perbaikan kualitas lingkungan. 2) SDM Gisting Dairy Farm belum mengetahui model dan teknologi pengolahan limbah dan manfaat pengolahan kaitannya dengan produksi bersih usaha sapi perah; 3) SDM Gisting Dairy Farm belum mengerti mengolah limbah menjadi pupuk organik maka perlu dilakukan pendampingan. Solusi yang ditawarkan : 1) Mensosialisasikan model dan teknologi pengolahan limbah dan manfaat pengolahan kaitannya dengan produksi bersih usaha sapi perah; 2) Merancang dan membuat  model pengelolaan limbah di GDF; 3) Mendemonstrasikan pengolahan limbah menjadi pupuk organic dan membuat demplot percontohan  tanman hijauan pakan ternak. 4) Melakukan pendampingan dalam proses penerapan/implementasi produksi bersih melalui pengelolaan terpadu limbah yang diproduksi pada usaha mitra, disertai dengan evaluasi.  Berdasarkan hasil dan pembahasan dapat disimpulkan bahwa : (1) Pemahaman SDM mitra terkait produksi bersih pada usaha sapi perah meningkat; (2) SDM mitra mampu mengoah limbah menjadi pupuk organic (kompos); (3) Terjadi perbaikan lingkungan yang signifikan melalui penerapan produksi bersih, limbah yang terbuang ke lingkungan menurun; (4) Implementasi produksi bersih pada usaha sapi perah di GDF mampu  meningkatkan  tanbahan pendapatan bagi  sistem  tersebut  (B/C  Ratio  >0,12).
DNA methylation profile and expression of the phyllagrin gene in patients with atopic dermatitis: case-control study
Authors: Antonova Svetlana B. , Ufimtseva Marina A. , Makeev Oleg G. , Desyatova Maria A. , Mylnikova Ekaterina S. , Nikolaeva Kristina I. , Efimova Maria S.
Published: April 2024

Background. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases, affecting up to 20.0% of children and 2.0–8.0% of adults worldwide. Patients with atopic dermatitis usually have dry skin and itching, they are at higher risk of developing asthma, as well as allergic rhinitis. Features of the clinical course of AD are associated with both interaction of genes and influence of environmental factors. Studying epigenetic mechanisms could provide understanding of the most likely mechanisms by which environmental factors influence gene expression and contribute to the development of AD. The aim of the study is to conduct a comprehensive molecular genetic analysis (assessment of the level of global DNA methylation and expression of the filaggrin gene (FLG) in patients with moderate to severe AD. Material and methods: The case-control study was conducted from January 2022, through June 2022. A total of 32 patients with AD and 6 healthy volunteers were recruited. The level of global DNA methylation in the blood of patients with AD and healthy individuals was assessed. The FLG expression was measured by polymerase chain reaction in the leukocyte fraction of blood. A three-stage cycle is used during PCR. To determine the expression level of the FLG gene, total RNA was isolated, followed by a reverse transcription, amplification, and detection reaction.
Results. A hypermethylation of the genome in patients with AD is 2.3 times higher than the methylation of genome in controls (p = 0.003),it was also found that the expression level of the FLG gene (exon 3, position 7–8, and exon 1) in the leukocyte fraction of blood in patients with AD did not significantly differ from the control group (p = 0.41).
Conclusion. The current study found that the epigenome of AD patients differs from healthy individuals. The study of pathogenetic mechanisms is the basis for the development of new methods of targeted therapy for this socially significant dermatosis.
The Mediating Role of Social Environment on Student’s Personality: Examining Islamic Values in Adolescents Post-Covid-19
Authors: Nuriman Nuriman , Hamzah Aswati Bt. , Fauzi Fauzi , Yusnaini Yusnaini , Yuliza Yuliza
Published: April 2024

The moral delinquency of adolescents after Covid-19 has been recorded by the government of Aceh. This moral delinquency is pervasive in the social setting where adolescent behavior is harmed. This investigation examines religious and spiritual values considering the effect size of social conditions as a mediator variable. This study highlights the possibility that there is a relationship between Islamic religious and spiritual beliefs and the social environment, as well as how these factors affect students' personalities. The structural model consisting of religiosity, spirituality, environment, and Islamic personality contains five hypotheses. 381 participants aged 16 to 19, were involved in the study with 39.9% were male and 60.1% were female. 32 items of questionnaire were used in this study, incorporating indicators from the Psychological Measure of Islamic Religiousness (PMIR), Islamic Worldview and Righteous Behavior model (IWRB), and Spiritual Attitude and Involvement List (SAIL) for social environment indicators. All selected indicators were assessed using a Likert Scale and analyzed with exploratory factor analysis via SEM-PLS. The validity of the chosen indicators was confirmed. The study discovered that adolescent personalities are unaffected by spiritual values and that Islamic religious values are related to the social environment. Consequently, a decline in the comprehension of spiritual values is the cause of adolescent moral instability.
Empowering Students: Examining the Effectiveness of Taʻlīm Mutaʻallim Group Guidance
Authors: Suhartiwi Suhartiwi , Afdal Afdal , Yusuf A. Muri , Iswari Mega , Mudjiran Mudjiran , Ifdil Ifdil
Published: April 2024

The field of education is dedicated to exploring the principles and ideals of excellence in the pursuit of knowledge. These principles offer insights into the rules and standards guiding knowledge acquisition, ensuring that the knowledge obtained benefits individuals. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of taʻlīm mutaʻallim module in enhancing students’ self-confidence in group guidance. Sampling was conducted using both random and purposive random sampling methods. Subsequently, a quantitative method was used to perform the exploration by applying a quasi-experimental method with 27 students from Madrasah Aliyah Muallimat NW Pancor in Lombok, Indonesia. The students were categorized into two groups, and the study design incorporated the administration of pretest, the implementation of treatment, and the administration of posttest. The treatment consisted of seven meetings where participants received a module designed to internalize taʻlīm mutaʻallim values, with the aim of improving self-confidence in group guidance. Additionally, the collected data were analyzed using descriptive data analysis, paired sample t-test, and effect size analysis. The results of hypothesis testing showed that the t-value was 9.607, with a significance level of 0.001 (<0.05), demonstrating the effectiveness of taʻlīm mutaʻallim group guidance module in increasing self-confidence. In summary, the results suggested that internalizing "taʻlīm muta'allim" was an effective method for enhancing students' self-confidence in group guidance. Furthermore, the module was considered suitable for use by school counselors in group guidance services to increase self-confidence.
The Response of the Hormone Cortisol as a Biomarker of Stress and Its Influence on Blood Glucose Levels After 6 Weeks of Routine Tahajjud in Healthy Young Men
Authors: Yusni Yusni , Rahman Safrizal
Published: April 2024

Stress is a trigger for various metabolic diseases such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and diabetes; therefore, therapeutic approaches like tahajjud are necessary to control stress. The study was to determine the effect of tahajjud on cortisol as a marker of stress and its relation to glucose levels in healthy men. The research design was a randomized controlled trial. The subjects were male, Muslim, and healthy, with a total of 20 people and n=10 for each control and tahajjud group. Midnight prayer (8 rak'ahs tahajjud and four rak'ahs witir), duration 20-35 minutes, frequency 3-7 times/week, for six weeks as the treatment. Data analysis used descriptive analysis and a t-test (p < 0.05). The results showed an average percentage decrease in cortisol and blood glucose levels of 8.91% and 19.71%, respectively, following tahajjud. The mean cortisol and glucose levels before tahajjud did not differ substantially between the control and tahajjud groups (p = 0.336 and p = 0.808). On the other hand, cortisol and glucose levels in the tahajjud and control groups differed significantly after tahajjud (p = 0.031 and p = 0.004). Cortisol and blood glucose levels significantly dropped after six weeks of therapy (p = 0.005 and p=0.014), while cortisol levels increased slightly and were not significantly higher in the control group (p = 0.305 and p = 0.279). Tahajud prayer is a complementary and alternative therapy for stress by reducing cortisol hormone levels as a biomarker of stress and its responses to lowering blood glucose levels in healthy males.
Rasch-based Validation of Meaning of Life Scale of Students
Authors: Ifdil Ifdil , Bariyyah Khairul , Maputra Yantri , Zola Nilma , Fadli Rima Pratiwi
Published: April 2024

Several countries have developed instruments to explore meaning of life for their citizens, in Indonesia, there has not been a concerted effort to create similar tools. The search for meaning of life remains a philosophical and personal question that has not received significant attention from the government or official institutions. As a society, a clear direction in achieving life goals without official guidance or adequate instruments to guide have continually been seek. This research objective to develop Meaning of Life Scale (MoLS) to explore and understand the significance of life of students. MoLS was administered to 207 respondents consisting of 72% females and 28% males, and data analysis was conducted using Rasch-based method. The results showed that MoLS was valid and reliable, while the 17-item of MoLS was successful at measuring the significance of life of students without gender bias. This research tends to have important implications in the fields of psychology and well-being, providing valuable insight for research and practitioners in understanding the role and influence of meaning of life of students.