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E-Commerce, Customer Relationship Management and Artificial Intelligent amid COVID-19
Authors: Nuzula Ifta Firdausa , Muryanto Mohammad Allatas , Cuong Vo Hung
Published: December 2022

Coronavirus is intensely changing various aspects of life, including in business. The pandemic has altered a variety of customer behaviours. The ability of companies to understand these behaviour changes affects business continuity. This study explains the relationship between customer relationship management (CRM) and e-commerce and its trends during the pandemic. This research is descriptive qualitative research using secondary data. This study found that CRM and e-commerce issues grew rapidly during the pandemic. These results show that customer awareness of e-commerce is increasing to make transactions of their needs. Simultaneously, this customer behaviour is anticipated by business people by improving CRM as an effort to manage customer satisfaction. Some results in different countries are not always the same response between CRM and e-commerce.
Is New Public Management an Option for Post-Pandemic Public Service Delivery in Nigeria?
Authors: Makinde Wasiu Abiodun
Published: December 2022

The expenditure and revenue trajectories which diverge sharply, as well as the increasing demand for better public service in the late 1970s around Western Europe and Northern America, necessitate the introduction of various principles coined as New Public Management (NPM) to reform the longstanding traditional public administration designed along Wilson's politics-administration dichotomy and Weber's ideal model of bureaucracy. With little or no doubt about its effects on the process of public service delivery in advanced nations, much has not been written on the impact on public service delivery in Nigeria and other developing countries amidst challenges impending in the post-pandemic public service delivery in Nigeria. This study evaluates the option of full implementation of new public management for post-pandemic public service delivery in Nigeria. Drawing on theoretical and empirical research, it explores the potential for service quality and cost recovery of public service, decentralization of decision making in public bureaucracies, and whether the process of public service delivery will be enhanced through performance measurement all within the regime of New Public Management. In exploring these issues, this paper sheds light on the potential of New Public Management to stabilize and improve public service delivery in the post-pandemic era of Nigeria.
Analytical Study of MNREGA’s Impact on Rural Livelihood of Indian State of Assam
Authors: Hussain Anwar
Published: December 2022

MNREGA is one of the flagship programmes initiated by the government of India to enhance the livelihood of the rural poor by providing extensive employment opportunities. The Indian State of Assam comprises 3.63 crores of the population, of which approximately 86 per cent of the population lives in rural areas. The majority of them reside in the BPL category. The unemployment rate is also at its peak. Hence there is a question mark about the safety and security of these people. This Scheme will give a new direction to live a secure social life. The overall labour budget has to be reduced this year, yet innovative and extensive use of these funds will ensure the rural life of the people. This programme will bring a holistic change to the economy by providing supportive initiatives toward self-reliance, women empowerment, and poverty elevation.
CFD Analysis of the Eccentricity Ratio on Journal Bearing due to Differences in Lubrication Type
Authors: Failawati Vivi , Yamin Mohamad , Poernomosari Sri
Published: December 2022

Lubrication on journal bearings plays a vital role in reducing metal-to-metal friction, separates the reliable components. Often there is a decrease in lubrication conditions, which will cause failure or a change in roughness to the inner surface. Direct metal-to-metal contact between the bearing's inner and journal surface will gradually deform the bearing. In diesel engine applications, lubrication is aiming to minimize failure or damage to the journal bearing. This paper investigates a 3D CAD model of a journal bearing using the ANSYS Computational Fluid Dynamics software. The effect of eccentricity ratio is analyzed for semisynthetic lubricating oil R3 10W-30 and synthetic oil. The result shows that synthetic oil has a considerable pressure compared to R3 10W-30, especially at a higher eccentricity ratio.
Safety Stock, Warehouse Capacity, and Return of Goods in Inventory Model Development
Authors: Silitonga Roland Y. H. , Saputra Valyn Alanda , Khan Aamir
Published: December 2022

With the increasing level of competition between companies, companies are required to be able to manage their inventory system optimally. In the pharmacy supply system, it is important to consider the uncertainty factor because the demand for medicines depends on the uncertain nature of the disease, besides that there is an expiration factor that must be considered because medicines must have an expiration date. To solve the problem of expiration, the supplier usually provides a return policy in accordance with the specified conditions. In addition, pharmacies also have limitations on warehouse capacity that must be considered. To solve the problem of limited warehouse capacity in this study, an approach to the requirements of the Karush Kuhn-Tucker method was used. From the developed model, two ordering times are obtained, namely  and  which will be compared to get the optimal ordering time. From the analysis of the model, it is found that the more characteristic considerations in an inventory system, the greater the total inventory cost.
Rapid Preliminary Sailplane Design using Regression Method
Authors: Yamin Mohamad , Giyats Ahmad Fakhri
Published: December 2022

The article describes a new method for the preliminary design of a Sailplane based on technical data from similar Sailplanes, enabling quick design using regression methods. The authors chose FX 66-168 as the main wing airfoil for a new sailplane with a gross weight of 602 kg with a flight parameter Angle-of-Attack (AoA) 00 in minimum velocity of 49.5 m/s to cruise. As an example, we illustrate the proposed regression method. Our method allows for improving the effective preliminary design of the sailplane. The effectiveness evaluation validation of the new model is conducted with the numerical calculation using XFLR Opensource software. The research results improve design techniques and could be used as a manual for an aircraft designer.
Deep Reinforcement Learning for Tehran Stock Trading
Authors: Yousefi Neda
Published: December 2022

One of the most interesting topics for research, as well as for making a profit, is stock trading. It is known that artificial intelligence has had a great influence on this path. A lot of research has been done to investigate the application of machine learning and deep learning methods in stock trading. Despite the large amount of research done in the field of prediction and automation trading, stock trading as a deep reinforcement-learning problem remains an open research area. The progress of reinforcement learning, as well as the intrinsic properties of reinforcement learning, make it a suitable method for market trading in theory. In this paper, single stock trading models are presented based on the fine-tuned state-of-the-art deep reinforcement learning algorithms (Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) and Advantage Actor Critic (A2C)). These algorithms are able to interact with the trading market and capture the financial market dynamics. The proposed models are compared, evaluated, and verified on historical stock trading data. Annualized return and Sharpe ratio have been used to evaluate the performance of proposed models. The results show that the agent designed based on both algorithms is able to make intelligent decisions on historical data. The DDPG strategy performs better than the A2C and achieves better results in terms of convergence, stability, and evaluation criteria.
E-Worksheet Text of Culinary Procedures to Achieve Writing Elements Competence Based on Prototype Curriculum
Authors: Sholihah Mar’atus , Sujinah  , Supriyanto Eko , Hariyanti Tining
Published: December 2022

The prototype curriculum is a curriculum that is derived from the improvement of the 2013 Curriculum. The prototype curriculum has learning outcomes that must be obtained by students in learning activities. These learning outcomes are classified in each subject. The division of classes based on the prototype curriculum into several phases, namely phase A for the elementary school level 1st and 2nd grade student, phase B for the elementary school level 3rd and 4th grade student, phase C for the elementary level of class th 5th and 6th grade student, phase D for the junior high school level, phase E for level 10th grade student of the high school, and phase F for 11th and 12th grade student of high school. The Indonesian learning in the prototype curriculum is in phase D for the junior high school level in which there are several elements, namely; listening, reading and listening, speaking and presenting, and writing. This study aims to describe the validity of e-worksheet teaching materials texts of Surabaya culinary procedures in terms of the feasibility of the material content and the feasibility of the media. To find out this, the teaching materials for the Surabaya e-worksheet text procedure are validated to material expert lecturers and media experts to find out the quality of the e-worksheet text of the Surabaya culinary procedure in terms of the feasibility of the content of the material and media. In this study, researchers use research and development methods. This study used the ADDIE development model. Data is collected by questionnaire techniques. Based on the results of the discussion, it can be concluded that the feasibility of e-worksheet text of Surabaya culinary procedures in terms of material gets an average percentage of 70% of the percentage interpreted in the decent category. furthermore, the feasibility of e-worksheet text of Surabaya culinary procedures in terms of media gets an average percentage of 91.25% or can be said to be very feasible.
Effect of Tension on Learner School Performance at Primary School Level at Bhakkar, Pakistan
Authors: Al Hussaini Muzamil Hussain , Sulisworo Dwi
Published: December 2022

Effect of tension on students' school performance at the primary school level is a title of study work. Exploring the tension effect on learner performance at school is one of the study's key goals. A major factor in students' school success is tension. This study was intended to highlight the detrimental effects on students' academic performance. The study's objectives were to identify the types of tension associated with student performance, assess how tension affected learners' school performances, and distinguish between how tension affected learners of each gender differently. The researcher can offer a workable solution for the effect of tension on students' school performance to meet the study mentioned earlier objectives. Every primary school in the district of Bhakkar has provided information about this topic. For this study, ten primary schools were chosen randomly (n=10). The researcher subsequently split the ten primary schools (n = 10) into two groups (n = 5) of males and (n = 5) of females. The learner's academic and performance level is better in the case of low stress and anxiety. The main results of this study demonstrate that the teacher can play a crucial part in easing students' school anxiety, and also, this home is a prominent place where this can decrease.
An Empirical Study on Instructional Leadership, School Climate and Teacher Efficacy
Authors: Raman Arumugam , Thannimalai Raamani , Jalapang Iran Anak
Published: December 2022

The goal of this study is to evaluate how instructional leadership, teacher efficacy, and school climate influence students' academic performance. The study included 381 teachers from six divisions in Sarawak, Malaysia. This study used a cross-sectional survey approach. Questionnaires were used to collect data from respondents. For descriptive analysis, SPSS version 26.0 was utilised, while SmartPLS 3.0 was employed for partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis. By focusing on secondary school teachers, the paper adds new knowledge to literature. Surprisingly, the results of the investigation revealed that principals' instructional leadership and school climate had no substantial impact on student academic performance. Meanwhile, it was discovered that teacher efficacy has a considerable impact on student academic performance, implying that teacher efficacy is a predictor of student academic performance. Furthermore, teacher experience was not a significant moderator variable. Future research should focus on principals' self-assessment of instructional leadership and the moderating effect of school climate on student performance. The ramifications of the disparity between Asian instructional leadership and western literature should also be investigated.
Promoting Nature of Science Understanding for Elementary School through Joyful Learning Strategy
Authors: Anggoro Subuh , Widodo Ari , Thoe Ng Khar , Cyril Nelson
Published: December 2022

Most of students, teachers and preservice teachers has not understood the nature of science by. Even though the teacher's understanding of the nature of science  that properly and mastery will affect students' the ability to do open mind, imagination, and creativity. The purpose of this study is to implement a learning plan that develops open mind, imagination, and creativity using Joyful Learning Strategy.  The mixed methods used and the participants were 223 preservice elementary teachers (41 males and 182 females) and 32 elementary school students (10 males and 22 females). The questionnaire of NOS and joyful learning observation worksheet were validated. Data analysis used descriptive with percentage and qualitative descriptive. The results showed many preservice elementary teachers have misunderstanding about science as product, process, attitude and social interaction. Through joyful learning can develop students' students' the ability to do open mind, imagination, and creativity. Some suggestions are Joyful Learning with integrated learning will be able to generate students' the ability to do open mind, imagination, and creativity when the teacher understands the nature of science properly. The learning environment of the classroom and school facilities and non-physical interaction between teachers and students become important factors of joyful learning success.
Aggressive Behavior of Adolescents in terms of Authoritarian Parenting Perceptions
Authors: Setiyani Ratna Yunita , Herawati Icha , Nashori Fuad
Published: December 2022

The family is the most critical environment in early adolescent development. Every parent's parenting style in educating their children is unique. Cruel parenting and lack of warmth between parents and children or also known as US authoritarian parenting is one of the most dominant forms of parenting that can affect adolescent attitudes. This study aims to determine the relationship between adolescent aggressive behavior and perceptions of authoritarian parenting. This study uses a quantitative method with a correlational approach. Respondents in this study were aged between 15 to 21 years and still lived at home with their parents. The number of respondents in this study were 105 respondents. The sampling technique used is probability sampling technique. Data collection is done by filling out a questionnaire. Data were analyzed with Pearson Correlation Product moment. The results showed that respondents limited aggressive behavior to a very high percentage of 58.1% (61 people). While authoritarian parenting was experienced by 44.8% (47 people), it was also experienced at a very high level of 46.7% (49 people). The results of product moment analysis obtained a value of p = 0.000 (p <0.05) with a correlation coefficient of 0.892 which indicates a high close relationship.
Artificial Intelligence for Human Life: A Critical Opinion from Medical Bioethics Perspective – Part I
Authors: Khairatun Hisan Urfa , Miftahul Amri Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Since the end of the second artificial intelligence (AI) winter in 1993, AI popularity has been skyrocketing. Catalyzed by the rapid advancements of supporting technologies such as computational power and storage capacity, AI has been widely developed for various sectors of human lives. Although there is a common global consensus stating that the development of AI should consider ethical principles, until when this paper was written, the debates on how we can define an AI as ‘ethical’, how the AI ethical guidelines should be formulated, who has the rights to determine the ethical aspects of AI, and how can we reinforce the guidelines to the AI developer/operator is still going on. In this article, we summarized the research and studies related to AI development from the ethical perspective that have been conducted within the last 10 years. We discussed several cases of AI development misconduct and ‘unethical’ AI, such as biased algorithms and privacy breaches during data gathering.
Integrated management of agronomic practices in the forage cactus: maximising productivity, biological efficiency and economic profitability
Authors: Alves Hygor Kristoph Muniz Nunes , Maniçoba da Rosa Ferraz Jardim Alexandre , Souza Luciana Sandra Bastos de , Araújo Júnior George do Nascimento , Alves Cleber Pereira , Araújo Gherman Garcia Leal de , Steidle Neto Antonio José , Salvador Kaique Renan da Silva , Pinheiro Antonio Gebson , Silva Thieres George Freire da
Published: December 2022

Forage cactus cropping systems that include a combination of agricultural practices (cloning, irrigation, mulching and/or intercropping) can increase forage production and economic return in semi-arid environments. This study evaluated the effect on productivity, biological efficiency and economic return of combining different practices with forage cactus cropping systems in the semi-arid region of Brazil. The research was conducted in four experimental areas, in a randomised block design with four replications, and included the following practices: 1) clones – irrigation - cover, 2) different irrigation depths, 3) intercropping - mulching, and 4) different levels of mulch. The treatments in experiment I consisted of three cactus clones (‘Orelha de Elefante Mexicana’—OEM; ‘Miúda’—MIU and ‘IPA-Sertânia’—IPA), two water regimes (rainfed and irrigated), and two levels of mulch (with and without mulch). Experiment II comprised four irrigation depths (0, 40, 80 and 120% of the crop evapotranspiration) and three cactus clones. In experiment III, three crop arrangements (single cactus, cactus intercropped with millet, and single millet) were evaluated under two levels of mulching (with and without mulching). In experiment IV, four levels of mulch were used (0, 5, 10 and 15 Mg ha-1). The total number of cladodes per plant, fresh matter yield (YFM), dry matter yield (YDM), and final plant density were obtained when harvesting. Economic viability was assessed using the profitability index (PI). The rainfed systems showed greater yield. The use of mulch afforded greater productivity. The OEM clone (YFM = 310.76 Mg ha-1 and YDM = 29.87 Mg ha-1) obtained a higher yield than did the IPA and MIU clones. The highest PI values were achieved under the rainfed systems. The MIU and IPA clones exhibited lower PI values. The cactus-millet intercrop achieved the best performance with the use of mulch. Cactus systems of 15.0 Mg ha-1 showed a greater PI value. It was concluded that the integrated management of such practices as intercropping, mulching and the adoption of the OEM clone can increase the supply of forage. These practices can promote the sustainable intensification of forage input in Livestock Production Systems in semi-arid environments.
A survey of the feeding practices, costs and production of dairy and beef cattle in northern Mexico
Authors: Fuentes-Rodriguez Jesus
Published: December 2022

Prickly pear is a sweet succulent plant resistant to arid land conditions and because of these attributes it has been used as an emergency livestock feed, especially during the winter and spring seasons.
PENERAPAN KEGIATAN PRAKTEK DALAM PENGENALAN TATA CARA BERWUDHU PADA ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Hidayat Rahmat
Published: December 2022

Pendidikan anak usia dini pada hakikatnya adalah pendidikan yang diselenggarakan dengan tujuan untuk memfasilitasi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak secara menyeluruh atau menekankan pada pengembangan seluruh aspek kepribadian anak. Pendidikan agama dalam hal praktek ibadah harus sudah mulai dibiasakan oleh pendidik dilatihkan pada anak. Harapannya dengan menerapkan kegiatan praktek wudhu dalam pengenalan tata cara berwudhu pada anak akan lebih mudah memahami dan mengingat gerakan wudhu sesuai dengan tata cara berwudhu dengan baik dan benar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian adalah peserta didik yang berumur 5-6 tahun sebanyak 8 orang anak. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan lembar observasi dan wawancara semi terstruktur untuk menggambarkan kemampuan berwudhu anak. Teknik analisis data menggunakan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana mengenalkan tata cara berwudhu pada anak usia dini  melalui kegiatan praktek di taman kanak-kanak Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal kota. Dalam kegiatan ini guru berusaha mempraktekkan tata cara berwudhu pada anak, bernyanyi tepuk wudhu sekaligus dengan gerakan, dan menunjukkan langsung poster wudhu kepada anak, dengan media tersebut juga dapat mengoptimalkan wudhu anak. Tujuan guru yaitu supaya anak-anak mampu melakukan wudhu secara mandiri. Demi tercapainya tujuan tersebut guru mengajak anak bernyanyi tepuk wudhu agar anak-anak mengingat rukun-rukun wudhu, menunjukkan poster wudhu supaya anak paham bagaimana tata cara berwudhu dan terakhir anak guru mengajak anak praktek wudhu. Dan anak menjadi senang dan semangat dalam melakukan wudhu tidak bosan karena dilaksanakan dengan cara menyenangkan.
PERSEPSI GURU TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN DARING PADA SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 8 KEBAYAKAN
Authors: Nurmalina Nurmalina , Rusmiati
Published: December 2022

Pembelajaran daring memerlukan media pembelajaran yang memudahkan peserta didik memahami materi pelajarannya. Pembelajaran daring yang dilaksanakan pada sekolah dasar harus mempunyai kerja sama yang baik antara pendidik dengan orang tua peserta didik. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana persepsi guru dan kendala-kendala yang dihadapi dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran daring di Sekolah Dasar negeri 8 Kebayakan Takengon. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi,  wawancara, dan studi dokumentasi. Yang menjadi subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru Sekolah Dasar Negeri 8 Kebayakan Takengon. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran daring untuk anak usia sekolah dasar digunakan sebagai pembelajaran tambahan, pembelajaran pendukung, dan pembelajaran pengganti. Kendala-kendala yang dihadapi selama pembelajaran daring berupa jaringan internet tidak mendukung di daerah tempat tinggal peserta didik, masih kurangnya penguasaan teknologi oleh pendidik dan peserta didik, dan keterbatasan sarana peralatan pembelajaran daring berupa tidak memiliki handphone android, laptop ataupun komputer. Serta kebutuhan kuota internet yang tinggi menjadi biaya tambahan bagi orang tua peserta didik.
MENGEMBANGKAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI MELALUI TEKNIK ROLE PLAYING
Authors: Konadi Husrin , Rambe Syarifah Ainy
Published: December 2022

Usia dini merupakan masa keemasan pada setiap individu. Usia dini adalah masa yang tepat untuk mengembangkan segala potensi potensi yang ada pada individu tersebut. Kepercayaan diri sangatlah penting bagi setiap individu. Kepercayaan diri sebaiknya ditempah untuk dikembangkan mulai dari sejak kecil. Kepercayaan diri merupakan bekal yang sangat baik untuk dikemudian hari bagi anak usia dini. Kepercayan diri merupakan kemampuan seorang individu untuk mengemukakan pendapatnya. Role playing merupakan salah satu teknik dalam konseling yang dianggap mampu untuk mengembangkan kepercayaan diri individu. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengembangkan kepercayaan diri peserta didik dengan menggunakan teknik role playing. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deksriptif dan Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah anak TK-A di Tk Asyiyah yang berjumlah sebanyak 5 orang. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa di hari pertama empat orang peserta didik masih dalam kategori belum berkembang dan satu peserta didik pada kategori mulai berkembang. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari banyaknya peserta didik yang enggan untuk menceritakan kembali pengalamannya. Tetapi pada hari kedua peserta didik dalam kategori mulai berkembang. Pada hari ketiga peserta didik sudah berkembang sesuai dengan harapan. Hari kelima peserta didik sudah mencapai berkembang sangat baik.
BAHASA DALAM KONTEKS SOSIAL (PERISTIWA TUTUR DAN TINDAK TUTUR)
Authors: Utami Rizka , Rizal Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Interaksi yang berlangsung pada anggota masyarakat berkaitan erat dengan penggunaan bahasa sebagai alat komunikasi untuk mengekspresikan pikiran, perasaan dan keinginan. Proses komunikasi ini akan membentuk peristiwa tutur dan tindak tutur. Penelitian ini  bertujuan untuk mengkaji konsep bahasa dalam konteks sosial dari aspek peristiwa tutur dan tindak tutur. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kepustakaan (library research) dengan metode analisis data berupa metode analisis isi. Hasil penelitian menghasilkan bahwa peristiwa tutur memiliki delapan komponen yang harus terpenuhi, yang dikenal dengan SPEAKING, yakni; S (Setting and Scene), P (Participants), E (End : Purupose and Goal), A (Act Sequences), K (Key : Tone or Spirit of Act), I (Instrumentalities), N (Norm of Interaction and Interpretation) dan G (Genres). Adapun tindak tutur diklasifikasikan berdasarkan tujuan tuturan yang terdiri dari konstatif dan performatif dan berdasarkan jenis tuturan yang terdiri dari lokusi, ilokusi, perlokusi.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN SCAFFOLDING TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIS SISWA
Authors: Wahyuni Septia , Rahmadhani Elfi , Azis Abdul
Published: December 2022

Kemampuan pemahaman matematis merupakan suatu kemampuan yang harus dimiliki oleh siswa. Dengan kemampuan pemahaman yang baik tentu siswa akan mampu menyelesaikan permasalahan baik yang sederhana hingga yang kompleks. Model pembelajaran Scaffolding merupakan model pembelajaran yang memberikan bantuan secukupnya kepada siswa sesuai kesulitan yang mereka hadapi. Metode yang digunakan dalam peneletian ini adalah metode eksperimen dengan pendekatan kuantitatif pada siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 18 Takengon. Analisis data menggunakan uji t dua sampel saling bebas. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa model pembelajaran scaffolding memperngaruhi kemampuan pemahaman matematis siswa.
THE OBSTACLES OF ENGLISH LEARNING TOWARD STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AT SMA N 2 TAKENGON
Authors: Rakhmyta Yunie Amalia , Handayani Julisa
Published: December 2022

This study describes the obstacles in English learning at SMA N 2 Takengon. The location of this school is close to the city and all access to be able to develop students' English skills, but this school does not stand out in the English language arena, therefore the specific objectives of this study is knowing the obstacles faced by students in English learning. This study is qualitative study with an explorative approach. The subjects of this study consisted of nine students who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. After that, the data obtained are classified according to Ayu Lestari's theory to determine the obstacle, then the data were analyzed using the theory of Miles and Hubeman, there are; data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing/verification. The results of the study is the obstacles faced by students in learning English have two aspects, the first is external; the school does not have a language laboratory, the school library does not provide English reading books such as novels, comics and dictionaries, the school does not have slogans and wall stickers in English. Second is internal; students are not confident in speaking English during English lessons, students are not used to watching movies and reading English books. At the end of the study, it was found that the obstacles faced by students at SMA N 2 Takengon.
Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block with the Traditional Method for Direct Laryngoscopic Biopsy of Supraglottic Masses: A Clinical Trial
Authors: Sehat-Kashani Saloome , Zandi Parvaneh , Ahmadi Aslan , Derakhshan Pooya , Hassani Valiollah
Published: December 2022

Background: A bilateral superior laryngeal nerve block (SLNB) can provide complete anesthesia for laryngeal sampling and by providing this block we can manage the biopsy of supraglottic masses without the complications of general anesthesia. Objectives: This study aimed to compare 2 superior laryngeal nerve block (SLNB) methods using ultrasound and the traditional method for direct laryngoscopic surgery for the biopsy of supraglottic masses. Methods: In this single-blind clinical trial, 50 patients undergoing supraglottic laryngeal mass biopsy under direct laryngoscopy were divided into 2 groups. The first group was anatomical landmark bilateral SLNB (C group), and the second group was sono-guided bilateral SLNB (U group). Hemodynamic changes, pain, oxygen desaturation, surgeon satisfaction, and the complication obtained and noted. Results: There was no significant difference in the success rate of the procedure (P = 0.99), as well as the surgeon’s satisfaction with the procedure (P = 0.337). Mean arterial pressure (MAP), oxygen saturation, and their changes in the studied groups were compared before the block, after the block, after the biopsy, and in the recovery room, showing no significant difference between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). Only the heart rate (HR) after the biopsy and in the recovery room showed significant differences between the 2 groups (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the level of patient and surgeon satisfaction and pain during and after the procedure (P > 0.005). Conclusions: SLNB for direct laryngoscopic surgery for biopsy of supraglottic masses using ultrasound was not significantly superior to the traditional method, and there was no significant difference between the 2 methods in terms of procedure success, surgeon’s satisfaction, and patients’ pain.
Genotypes of the Congo-Crimean Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Occurring in the Turkestan Region
Authors: Abuova Gulzhan Narkenovna , Pshenichnaya Natalia , Karan' Ludmila Stanislavovna , Berdaliyeva Farida Abdullaevna , Aliyev Daulet Sabyrovich , Sadyhova Dana Kayratovna , Polukchi Tatyana Vasiliyevna , Nurmagambet Symbat Doszhanovna
Published: December 2022

Background: The Turkestan region of Kazakhstan is the natural focus of the Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever (CCHF). Every year, some of the patients treated in hospitals are not included in official statistics and remain in the group of possible cases of CCHF. Objectives: This study aimed to verify the genotypes of the CCHF virus (CCHFV) in the Turkestan region and Shymkent City. Methods: Twelve blood samples from patients with CCHF were studied, the diagnosis of which was verified on the basis of positive specific immunoglobulins IgM to the virus. To isolate viral RNA, we used a special MAGNO-sorb kit. To detect RNA, CCHFV was used with a set of Amplisens CCHFV-FL by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using a Rotor-Gene Q device. For the reverse transcription reaction, we used a set of Reverta-L. Results: The study of the genome sequence of CСHFV from GenBank demonstrated that isolates from the Turkestan region belonged to genetic groups Asia-1 and Asia-2. Conclusions: For the first time in Kazakhstan’s history, a phylogenetic analysis of RNA sequences of viruses from patients with CCHF was performed in the Turkestan region, as a result of which genetic groups Asia-1, reassortant Asia-1, and Asia-2 were established
Antioxidant Activity of Cichorium intybus Extract in Concomitant Use with Melatonin Against Doxorubicin-induced Nephrotoxicity
Authors: Kiani Amin Parisa , Mashhady Rafie Siamak , Hesaraki Saeed , Amini Kumarss
Published: December 2022

Background: Doxorubicin is preferred to cure many malignancies. Its nephrotoxicity is a dangerous nature that is to operate with a warning. Antioxidants accompanied by anticancer could moderate the various side effects. Objectives: Cichorium intybus has nephron-protective effects. Melatonin stands as an antioxidant equivalent to others. The repairing effects of C. intybus-melatonin against the toxicity effects of doxorubicin on the kidneys were studied. Methods: Thirty 20 g to 25 g, balb/c mice were divided into 5 identical groups (n: 6). The research was grouped as control saline; DOX with the injection of doxorubicin; Chicory with the administration of the C. intybus complete extract following DOX; melatonin with the administration of the melatonin following DOX; both: With the administration of the chicory and melatonin following DOX. The histopathological study was set to determine degeneration, inflammation, and necrosis. Results: The mean of each histological phenomenon in the control group was significantly lower than in the DOX group. In the histopathology, we saw that all the treating groups, including C. intybus extract-received, melatonin-received, both of them received improved better than the doxorubicin-received group. The best improving mean was seen in the latter group. The DOX-induced nephrotoxicity could be improved by using the C. intybus extract and melatonin synchronously as therapeutic care. Conclusions: Synchronous administration of the chicory and melatonin has a healing potency against doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity.
Helicobacter pylori Standard Triple Therapy Outcomes in Iranian Population: A Retrospective Population-based Study in Mashhad, Northeast of Iran
Authors: Akbarirad Mina , Goshayeshi Ladan , Moodi Ghalibaf AmirAli , Mehrad Majd Hassan , Soleimani Ghasem , Kolahi Ahari Rana
Published: December 2022

Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most prevalent infections in many areas of the world, which is treated with different combinations of medications. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the response rate and outcomes of H. pylori-infected Iranian patients treated with triple therapy. Methods: The current study examined the records of patients with dyspepsia referred to Imam Reza hospital's gastroenterology clinic in Mashhad, Iran, diagnosed with H. pylori from 2017 to 2019. The patients received the triple therapy for H. pylori and were divided into responsive and non-responsive groups. Results: Out of the 750 patients, 477 were included in the study. The response rate to H. pylori standard triple therapy was 79% after 14 days of treatment. Patients aged 30 - 39 years had the highest rate of treatment response. There was no significant relationship between the response rate to treatment and smoking (P = 0.74), alcohol consumption (P = 0.91), opium addiction (P = 0.89), history of aspirin (P = 0.46) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) use (P = 0.66), diabetes (P = 0.18), renal failure (P = 0.054), and family history of GI malignancies (P = 0.51). Furthermore, patients with gastric ulcer (P = 0.43), duodenal ulcer (P = 0.66), and gastric precancerous lesions (P = 0.93) showed no significant difference in response to treatment. Conclusions: The H. pylori triple therapy regimen can be an effective medication strategy for H. pylori infection in the Iranian population.
Effect of Islamic Dhikr on Pain Severity and Quality During Dressing Change in Patients with Burns
Authors: Bahadori Hanieh , Hosseini Amiri Meysam
Published: December 2022

Background: Pain is a process of daily burn dressing changes. Evidence shows the effect of God’s name on reducing pain. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Islamic dhikr on pain severity and quality of burn dressing change. Methods: This clinical trial was performed on 71 patients with burns in 2017. Patients were selected by convenience sampling and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Then, 10 minutes before the start of the dressing change, the participants were asked to repeat the praises of Hazrat Fatima (PBUH). Patients in the control group received routine care. Pain severity was measured in patients before and 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes after the dressing change with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The pain quality of patients was measured 15 minutes after the dressing change with the modified McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 software with descriptive and analytical statistics. Results: The independent t-test showed a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of mean pain severity 15, 30, and 45 minutes after the dressing change (P = 0.001, P = 0.04, and 0.007, respectively). Also, the repeated-measures analysis showed that the variation of the mean pain severity scores was statistically significant across all phases of the study (F = 30.42, P < 0.001). The results showed a statistically significant difference in the mean scores of sensory and emotional dimensions and the total score of pain quality between the two groups (P = 0.003, P = 0.07, and P = 0.047, respectively). Conclusions: Islamic dhikr can reduce pain during burn dressing changes.
Factores clave de la gestión deportiva y de actividades físicas en Latinoamérica
Authors: Sandino Rodríguez Martha C. , Carranza Bautista Doctor Daniel , Rojas Núñez Claudia Fernanda , Gómez Hincapié Ángela Jamín
Published: December 2022

Según datos de Statista Research Departament[1], la población en América Latina y el Caribe es de aproximadamente 667 millones de habitantes distribuida en más de 40 países. En este contexto el deporte y la práctica de la actividad física, resultan ser alternativas con potencial para fomentar estilos de vida saludables centrados en la competición, la promoción de valores, la inclusión social, promoción de la salud, la educación o gestión del tiempo libre, siendo detonadores para el desarrollo integral de una sociedad. Para cumplir con este cometido, se requiere organizaciones que gestionen de forma eficiente los recursos que permitan alcanzar los propósitos planteados. En este sentido la investigación tiene como objeto identificar factores clave de éxito en la gestión de actividades físicas y deportivas en Latinoamérica, a partir de un estudio cualitativo de carácter exploratorio con una participación de 235 gestores, académicos e investigadores que se desempeñan profesionalmente en el área disciplinar de la gestión de actividades físicas y deportivas en 14 países de Latinoamérica. Esto dio como resultado la señalización de factores clave de éxito en los países participantes y así lograr concluir con 10 factores clave de éxito en la gestión de actividades físicas y deportivas en Latinoamérica.

 

[1] Statista Research Department. América Latina y el Caribe: población total desde 2014 hasta 2026, por subregión. Obtenido de https://es.statista.com/estadisticas/1067800/poblacion-total-de-america-latina-y, 2021.
Representaciones sociales sobre ser entrenador
Authors: Marin castaño Juan Paulo
Published: December 2022

Las representaciones sociales en el escenario de la formación del entrenador permiten reconocer el carácter subjetivo, social e histórico de esta realidad, situando al estudiante como un sujeto activo. El objetivo de la investigación fue identificar y comprender las representaciones sociales sobre la formación profesional del entrenador. Se utilizó un diseño multi-método anidado, incorporando procedimientos de investigación cualitativa y cuantitativa. Los instrumentos de recolección de información empleados fueron la encuesta y las redes semánticas naturales. Los resultados establecieron que la formación del entrenador no solo se constituye a partir de elementos educativos y disciplinares, sino que también, se asocia con asuntos éticos, sociales y de correspondencia con otras personas, cuestiones agrupadas desde componentes valóricos. El estudio permite concluir que el elemento valórico, que en comparación de lo disciplinar y educativo no se manifiesta en los currículos o no de manera explícita, se configura en una contribución conceptual importante. Finalmente, esta investigación invita a las universidades a incorporar en sus programas académicos componentes de índole relacional, en el que los valores son una base esencial.
Fuerza explosiva de tren inferior en niños karatecas con entrenamiento pliométrico
Authors: Pablo Martínez Gilberto Alejandro
Published: December 2022

El karate es una disciplina en la cual muchas de las acciones realizadas el tren inferior se ve involucrado, pues depende de este la base para buenas posiciones en la modalidad de kata y la potencia para el pateo en la modalidad de kumite, así mismo como el salto en ambas modalidades. En esta disciplina en la modalidad de kumite la fuerza en el menor tiempo posible del tren inferior es importante para ganar en una competencia. En el rendimiento deportivo y el entrenamiento pliométrico existe una relación, para potenciarlo. El objetivo de esta investigación fue comprobar si existe una mejora directamente de la fuerza explosiva del tren inferior con la intervención de un entrenamiento pliométrico aislado. En la investigación participaron 10 niños con edad de 13±2 años. Los datos de fuerza explosiva fueron evaluados mediante el test de salto CMJ y horizontal con apoyo de la aplicación My Jump2.
Hubungan Kebiasaan Membaca Dengan Kemampuan Menulis Teks Persuasi Siswa Kelas VIII MTs Negeri 13 Pesisir Selatan
Authors: Mutika Anggun  , Rahayu Fitri  , Afrini Rahmi
Published: December 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat hubungan kebiasaan membaca dengan kemampuan menulis teks persuasi  siswa kelas VIII MTsN 13 Pesisir Selatan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode korelasional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII MTsN 13 Pesisir Selatan. Teknik pengambilan sampel penelitian ini di ambil 60% dari total populasi maka sampel penelitian berjumlah 53 orang. Instrumen penelitian berupa angket dan tes unjuk kerja. Angket digunakan untuk mengumpulkan skor kebiasaan membaca siswa sedangkan tes unjuk kerja digunakan untuk mengumpulkan skor kemampuan menulis teks persuasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan kesimpulan sebagai berikut: Pertama, kebiasaan membaca siswa kelas VIII MTsN 13 Pesisir Selatan diperoleh  nilai rata-rata hitung 59,42 berada pada rentangan 56-65% pada skala 10, dengan kualifikasi sedang (S). Kedua, ketrampilan menulis teks persuasi  siswa kelas VIII MTsN 13 Pesisir Selatan diperoleh  nilai rata-rata hitung 71,06 berada pada rentangan 66-75% pada skala 10, dengan kualifikasi cukup (C). Ketiga, uji-t, H1 diterima pada taraf signifikan 95% dan derajat kebebasan (dk) = n-1 karena thitung>ttabel (2,93  1,70). Hal ini terlihat dari hasil pengujian yang membuktikan bahwa thitung> dari ttabel yaitu 2,93 1,70. Oleh karena itu dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara Kebiasaan Membaca dengan Kemampuan Menulis Teks Persuasi  Siswa Kelas VIII MTsN 13 Pesisir Selatan.
URGENSI PARTISIPASI PEMILIH GENERASI Y DAN Z PADA PEMILIHAN KEPALA DAERAH DI PROVINSI RIAU
Authors: Jupendri
Published: December 2022

Kondisi politik Indonesia saat ini tengah berjalan ke arah yang lebih baik, kondusif dan damai. Hal ini menjadi pertanda baik untuk berjalannya roda pembangunan di Indonesia. Preferensi politik, utamanya di kalangan pemilih muda, erat kaitannya dengan kesadaran (rasionalitas) yang terbentuk dari akumulasi pengetahuan dan pengalaman mereka terhadap isu-isu politik secara umum dan pengaruh lingkungan sekitar terutama keluarga.  Pemilih muda dapat disebut sebagai pemilih yang terkategorisasi menurut rentang usia sekitar 17-38 Tahun (atau dibawah usia 17 Tahun tapi sudah atau pernah menikah), di dalamnya ada yang digolongkan sebagai pemilih pemula, yakni mereka yang baru pertama kali mengikuti Pemilu/Pemilihan. Generasi muda (Z dan Y) sudah dipastikan akan menjadi generasi penerus dan menggantikan generasi yang saat ini ada. Generasi muda tentu memiliki peran besar dalam proses pembangunan. Karena dalam membangun sebuah daerah pada prinsipnya sangat diperlukan sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas, sehingga pembangunan dapat tercapai dalam segala sektor. Para generasi muda sangat penting dalam kehidupan demokrasi terlebih pada pelaksanaan Pilkada di Provinsi Riau. Disitulah letak urgensi pemilih muda dalam partisipasi politik yakni membangun preferensi politik yang didasari oleh keyakinan yang kuat atas dasar pemahaman pengetahuan yang luas atas segala persoalan dan perkembangan situasi baik di masa lalu, kini dan masa depan, yang kemudian di wujudkan dalam tindakan politik yang rasional dan tepat.
UPAYA PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN FIKIH DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE GROUP TO GROUP EXCHANGE (GGE) DI KELAS IX-8 MTsN 2 KOTA BIMA
Authors: Siti Nurrahmah
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar melalui pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Group To Group Exchange (GGE) mata pelajaran Fikih pada siswa kelas IX MTsN 2 Kota Bima. Penelitian ini menggunakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan subyek siswa kelas IX MTsN 2 Kota Bima dengan jumlah 40 orang. Instrumen penelitian ini menggunakan tes hasil belajar untuk mendapatkan data kuantitatif dan lembar observasi untuk mendapatkan data kualitatif. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan hasil belajar peserta didik dengan hasil refleksi awal sebelum dilaksanakan tindakan dengan rata-rata pada siklus I dapat dikatakan belum cukup atau masih kurang, yaitu sebesar 73,80 kemudian meningkat pada siklus II sebesar 85,05. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa; (1) Penerapan Model pembelajaran tipe Group To Group Exchange (GGE)  menjadi salah satu pilihan terbaik dalam memotivasi minat peserta didik. (2) Penerapan Model pembelajaran tipe Group To Group Exchange (GGE) menjadikan pembelajaran yang terarah dan inovatif. (3) Penerapan Model pembelajaran tipe Group To Group Exchange (GGE)  dapat meningkatkan hasil pembelajaran peserta didik sehingga menunjukkan perubahan sikap siswa untuk lebih peduli dan kreatif terhadap suasana pembelajaran.