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School Marketing Strategy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sujatmikanto Ahmad Ade , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul , Rindaningsih Ida
Published: June 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis currently engulfing the world and affecting – in some way – every aspect of human life. One key aspect that is significantly affected is the area of school marketing. Since the social distancing policies have prevented direct meetings between schools and prospective students, a new and effective marketing strategy is urgently needed to increase public interest. The current study was a systematic literature review on school marketing strategies adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. All articles related to the school’s marketing strategy and published between 2016 and 2021 were obtained from Science Direct, DOAJ, and lens.org. Of them, 30 articles were selected for the review. The following strategies were determined: (i) developing excellent school programs (26%); (ii) the use of Internet media as a source of school promotion (33%); (iii) building an effective relationship between schools and parents (23%); (iv) and the use of mix marketing (18%).
Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, marketing strategy, school
Model for Strengthening Academic Culture of Principal Leadership
Authors: Salam Adius , Haryanto Budi , Fahyuni Eny Fariyatul
Published: June 2022

A model to strengthen the academic culture leading to principal leadership in Islamic education was developed at SD Muhammadiyah 2 Pendil, Probolinggo Regency, Indonesia. This model was then tested on institutions, educators, and students. The model is based on the sociocultural and internal and external environment and applicable policies for shaping the character of students and school members under the supervision of the principal as a leader. It emphasises on building honest character and being able to act kind in everyday life. The current study has used various reference literature that could help researchers in developing academic culture. The researchers hope that this model will produce a generation that is honest and able to adapt to the times and be fair. The long-term goal, however, is to produce a robust and intellectual generation of students with good character and a progressive mindset following the principles of Qu’ran.
Keywords: academic culture, principal leadership
Determinant Income of Merchants in Magelang City During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Orbawati Eny Boedi , Jalungono Gentur , Muhammad Irsyad , Pramodia Ahsani Retno Dewi
Published: June 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many businesses around the world, including the merchants in Magelang City, Indonesia. This study explores the impact of the pandemic on merchants’ revenue in Magelang City in 2021. The dependent variable used in this study was merchants’ income in Magelang City, while the independent variables were capital, the amount of labor, the length of the establishment of the business, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the number of visitors/buyers. The data used in this study are the primary data obtained from interviews with 63 merchants from three sub-districts of Magelang City. Data were collected between June 26, 2021, and August 5, 2021, and compared using paired sample t-tests. While the variables capital, labor, business length, and visitors/buyers had a significantly positive effect on merchants’ income in Magelang City in 2021, the COVID-19 variable had a significantly adverse effect.
Keywords: merchants revenue, determinant income, COVID-19 pandemic
The Effect of School Principals' Leadership Styles on the External Quality Assurance System's Improvement
Authors: Aslamiyah Mariza Hadul , Istikomah Istikomah , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul
Published: June 2022

Principal leadership in an institution is accompanied by heavy duties and responsibilities. As a leader, the principal must be adept in all fields such as management, policymaking, socializing, and motivating students. The leadership style of a principal is key to the success of an institution. Thus, a systematic literature review was conducted by formulating problems; searching for literature; extracting, filtering, and analyzing the data; assessing the quality; and reporting the findings. Data were obtained from Google Scholar, Research Gate, SINTA, JAMP, and Academia. Finally, 27 articles on relevant topics published between 2015 and 2021 were selected. The results of these studies showed that the leader largely determines the failure and success of an institution in playing his role, so a democratic, innovative, effective, dynamic, and transformational leadership style can improve the external quality assurance system.
Keywords: principal’s leadership style, external quality assurance system
Principal Leadership Strategy in Islamic Educational Institutions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ndalu Arum , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul
Published: June 2022

Principal leadership is an important factor affecting the quality of Islamic educational institutions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Educators were overwhelmed with the sudden shift to digital and remote learning. Principals as leaders were required to ensure the smooth functioning of the institution and the learning process. As a result, the workload increased and the performance, in most cases, decreased. This article describes the leadership strategy utilized by the principals of the Islamic educational institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic literature review was conducted against the ongoing theme of COVID-19. The researchers documented and reviewed 30 articles published between 2017 and 2021 that were accessed from Google Scholar, SINTA, and Science Direct. Some studies showed that principals’ leadership in Islamic educational institutions played an important role in schools’ learning activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The principal should conduct strategy management to fortify the school so that the quality of education is maintained.
Keywords: principal leadership, Islamic institutions, COVID-19 pandemic
Implementation of Islamic School Culture for Shaping the Religious Character of Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Rusiati . , Biyanto . , Fahyuni Eni Fariatul
Published: June 2022

The primary goal of an educational institution is to support the overall growth and development of its students. In addition to this goal, the Islamic schools in Indonesia also aim to assist their students in their spiritual growth. For this reason, the Islamic schools have adopted forms of Islamic culture in their teaching process, for example, smiling, greeting and salam, performing the Dhuha and Dhuhr prayers, reading the Quran, and praying together. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the implementation of Islamic school culture could be carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to overcome this, more intensive communication was carried out between parents and the school to monitor student activities during learning at home. The research method used was a systematic literature review with documentation and review of relevant articles published between 2017 and 2021. Accordingly, 23 relevant articles were accessed from Google Scholar. The results of the studies revealed that Islamic school culture can be carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic with synergy between schools, teachers, and parents for shaping the students’ religious character.
Keywords: Islamic school culture, religious character, Covid-19
Marketing Strategy for Educational Institutions During the COVID-19 Pandemic Based on Social Media
Authors: Rukaeni Rukaeni , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul , Rindaningsih Ida
Published: June 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a big challenge in the marketing of educational institutions. Marketing strategies that were generally executed physically were forced to adopt remote and online methods. The present study examined the effectiveness of the social-media-based marketing strategy used by educational institutions for attracting public interest during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers conducted a systematic review by documenting and reviewing all articles related to education marketing published from 2015 to 2021. The study reviewed 23 national and international journal articles accessed from the databases of lens.org, Science Direct, and DOAJ. The results showed that the online marketing strategy utilized by educational institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic included following key steps: (i) promoting 7P excellence (marketing mix) packaged with interesting online content through social media; (ii) determining the target market and social media platforms through segmentation, targeting, and positioning; and (iii) optimizing organizational performance and ability to build good relationships with customers. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and websites are needed as effective marketing tools during a pandemic to increase public interest.
Keywords: marketing strategy model, education marketing strategy, social media, COVID-19 pandemic
Students' Character Building in Islamic Full-day Elementary School
Authors: Imron Haris Mochamad , Istikomah Istikomah , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul , Prasetiya Benny , Hanafi .
Published: June 2022

The current globalization of information is becoming a concerning issue for parents across the world. Their anxiety is not without reason, as children can now access any information with a touch of a screen. However, reckless use of technology can damage their spirit and state of mind. Therefore, the current study was conducted to determine the implementation of character building in an Islamic full-day elementary school. The method used was a systematic literature review of related articles published during 2017–2021. The papers were obtained from lens.org and Google Scholar websites. With a full-day learning system, character formation and development were fostered through habituation during the teaching and learning process, such as reading prayers before and after the teaching and learning activities, memorizing short letters, and implementing Dhuha, Dhuhr, and Asr prayers in the congregation. Additionally, participation in intra- and extracurricular activities such as scouting, cultural arts, and sports were encouraged.
Keywords: character building, Islamic elementary school, full-day school
Child-friendly Website-based Madrasah E-Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hadi Nurul , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul , Nurdyansyah Nurdyansyah
Published: June 2022

The Madrasa e-learning is a child-friendly online learning platform that is free and user-friendly. The platform provides comprehensive content and has more features than any other similar platform. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the education industry; as a result, online learning systems were implemented by the government of Indonesia at all levels of education. Digital media has become an essential source for student learning; however, its unrestricted and easy access can have adverse effects on students, particularly those at the elementary level. Therefore, a learning platform that is child-friendly and suitable for teachers and parents accompanying the students should be selected. A systematic literature review of all articles on online learning applications published between 2015 and 2021 was conducted. The articles were accessed from SINTA, DOAJ, Scimago, lens.org, and Scopus. The results indicated that while the existing online learning platforms did facilitate children’s learning needs, little attention was paid to the other features that were completely irrelevant to the development of elementary school students. Besides, teachers are required to use these platforms as available with no room for creativity and innovation in learning. The madrasa e-learning platform on the other hand allows teachers to integrate their design so the teaching and learning process is more structured, innovative, interactive, and exciting for students. Parents are calmer in monitoring and supervising children during the classes as all of their children’s learning needs are in one single place.
Keywords: Website-based madrasa e-learning; a child-friendly platform for online learning
The Role of Job Training and Innovation in Raising the Work Productivity of UKM Batik Seng, Sengguruh Village, Malang Regency
Authors: Siswati Aris , Triatmanto Boge , Sanusi Anwar
Published: June 2022

The current study analyzed the effect of job training and innovation on the work productivity of batik artisans at the MSME Batik Seng, Sengguruh Village, Malang Regency using job training and innovation as two independent variables and work productivity as the dependent one. The batik artisans at the MSME Batik Seng were asked to fill out a survey and the data obtained from them were analyzed through regression. First, the validity and reliability of the questions for each variable were tested. Then, the regression of job training and innovation on artisans’ productivity at the MSME Batik Seng was done. The results showed that the variables of job training and innovation had a significantly positive effect on the work productivity of the batik artisans. Hence, the batik SME owners are expected to provide opportunities for the artisans to improve their skills through training and rewards to good batik artisans in the form of wage bonuses and other compensation.
Keywords: Batik Seng, work productivity, job training, innovation
Development of Human Resources in the Industry 4.0: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Maryono Doni , Adinda Karunia , Sambiono Daris , Wahyuningtyas Tria , Hermawan Sigit
Published: June 2022

The world is ever-evolving, and organizations must adapt quickly to the changes to continue to grow or at the very least survive. One big external change that is currently happening is the industrial revolution 4.0. Therefore, a company’s human resources must develop to accommodate the requisites of this new era. The objective of the current study was to seek the answer to the question: How can human resources be prepared for the industrial revolution 4.0? The study used a systematic literature review design. Based on the results, it is concluded that improving the quality of human resources, leadership, HR competencies, mastering technology, and data literacy can help prepare the workforce. Alternatively, strategies for developing human resources through education and training, continuing professional development, skills upgrading, or updating programs should also be considered. The implication is that organizations must develop their human resources by implementing strategies that fit the need of their trade to compete and thrive in industry 4.0.
Keywords: human resource development, industrial era 4.0, systematic literature review
Blended Learning in Elementary Schools
Authors: Ismawati Denny , Haryanto Budi , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul
Published: June 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged educators all over the world to integrate technology with their usual teaching methodologies. The physical-distancing policies forced schools in Indonesia to adapt to online learning with the aid of technology. However, with the decline in the number of positive cases, the government of Indonesia has directed schools to adopt blended learning. Blended learning is an integrated form of learning, combining face-to-face learning with the online and remote study. The current study examined the effectiveness, advantages, and disadvantages of blended learning implementation in the elementary schools of Indonesia. Researchers conducted a systematic literature review by documenting and reviewing related articles published between 2018 and 2021and accessed from Google Scholar and Science Direct. Results showed that blended learning was largely effective during the COVID-19 pandemic and is a step forward from the 21st -century standpoint. However, a successful blended learning implementation requires supporting applications and cooperation between teachers, students, and parents.
The Effect of Smartphone Use on Children's Behaviour and Attitudes
Authors: Hadani Moh. , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul , Prasetiya Benny , Hanafi Hanafi
Published: June 2022

The 21st -century technological advances, especially the Internet-based services, have tremendeaously changed our lives. Young children today have easily access to smartphones and gadgets and their dependence on them is relatively high. There is no denying that technology has greatly helped educators and learners in carrying out remote and distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this has also opened the doors for the children to several inappropriate online applications such as tik-tok, YouTube, and online games. Recently, it was found that the content shown in various games that children were playing were unsuitable for them and some even triggered aggression and indifferent attitude towards parents. This study investigated the relationship between children’s addiction to smartphone use with particular focus on Android users and their general attitudes and behaviour. A systematic literature review was conducted for related articles published between 2017 and 2021 on lens.org and between 2016 and 2021 in DOAJ. Based on the results, the researchers recommend parents to assist their wards while they’re using a smart phone or a computer, limit their use of gadgets, establish gadget-free areas, and teach them the importance of self-restraint.
Keywords: Android generation, moral formation, COVID-19 pandemic
Remodelling of Character Education in School Post the CONID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Riyanto Agus , Anshor Isa
Published: June 2022

This article presents the argument for the remodeling of character education in the new normal post-pandemic COVID-19 era. During the pandemic, the sudden shift to online learning made the character education process ineffective and caused a loss of student character values. To solve this problem, schools must use technology to optimize the learning process in character education. This study aimed to determine the effective character education models for schools to face the post-pandemic era. Using a systematic literature review, this research focused on finding effective character education models and applying them at schools. The results showed that character education models can be made effective through (i) habituation in daily activities at school and home; (ii) integration between the learning process and extracurricular activities; and (iii) use of digital media. All models studied used hybrid systems combining offline and online learnings to deliver character values to students. Based on the results of this study, remodeling of character education can improve the effectiveness of the learning process in schools and prepare them for the new normal post-pandemic era.
Keywords: remodelling, character education, new normal, post-pandemic
The Effect of Learning Supervision on Graduates' Competitiveness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study
Authors: Samsoni Achmad , Nurdyansyah Nurdyansyah
Published: June 2022

Some studies argue that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a massive decline in the quality and competitiveness of undergraduate students today. The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the world of education, especially. Therefore, educational institutions are expected to maximize their role, in terms of leadership design, improvement in the quality of learning and curriculum, supervision, formation of a positive school atmosphere, self-assessment and evaluation, and involvement of parents (society). A strategy that can prove to be effective is to conduct learning supervision. Supervision activities are expected to improve the learning process. This study aimed to describe: (i) the application of standards and learning models during the pandemic and (ii) the learning supervision strategies implemented during that time. This research was qualitative. Data were collected through structured interviews, observation, and documentation and analyzed based on the theory of Miles and Huberman through the stages of reduction, presentation, inference, and interpretation. The results of this study explain that: (i) learning at SD Muhammadiyah 2 Kejapanan during the COVID-19 pandemic was done using a hybrid learning model, namely two-way learning (offline and online), and (ii) learning supervision was carried out by school principals during the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain and improve the quality and competitiveness of undergraduates.
Keywords: supervision, hybrid learning, COVID-19 pandemic
The Effect of Marketing, Product, Process, and Organizational Innovations on the Marketing Performance
Authors: Sulton Muhammad , Hidayatul L Elliv , Surya A Mesra , Sawabi Sawabi
Published: June 2022

Innovation plays a vital role in increasing a company’s performance, market profits, and sales growth. The types of innovation within a company also vary; there are at least four known types of innovation – marketing innovation, product or service innovation, process innovation, and organizational innovation. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of innovation in a company’s growth. The samples used were 127 customers of a company. Primary data were collected using a Likert scale and secondary data through interviews. The technique used for data analysis was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) which is operated using the AMOS application program. The hypotheses of this research were: H1: Marketing innovation influences innovation performance; H2: Product or service innovation influences innovation performance; H3: Process innovation influences innovation performance; H4: Organizational innovation influences innovation performance; and H5: Performance innovation has an influence on marketing performance. The results of this study indicated that marketing innovation, product innovation, organizational innovation, and innovation performance have a positive and significant effect on marketing performance.
Keywords: marketing innovation, product innovation, process innovation, organizational innovation, innovation performance, marketing performance
The Influence of Principal's Democratic Leadership Style on Teacher Performance
Authors: Agustin Maulid , Hidayatulloh Hidayatulloh , Muhammad Devy Habibi
Published: June 2022

Teacher competencies play an important role in determining the success of an institution. To improve teacher performance, the principal should utilize a leadership style that promotes teachers’ competence, growth, and development. This study analyzed the effect of a principal’s democratic leadership style on teacher performance. A systematic review was conducted by analyzing articles on related topics published between 2017 and 2022 and accessed from lens.org, Google Scholar, and Science Direct. The results pointed out that the democratic leadership style gives broad authority to subordinates. Leaders who use a democratic leadership style delegate duties and responsibilities well to their subordinates, and all members are invited to participate in discussions or propose their opinions on strategies directed toward the common goal. Therefore, the principal’s democratic leadership style can influence and improve teacher performance.
Keywords: principal, democratic leadership, teacher performance
Reading Literacy Improves Student's Intelligence
Authors: Misnati Misnati , Fauziyah Yayuk , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul
Published: June 2022

Literacy is the acquiring of specific skills needed to communicate effectively. In the current era of technological progress, the School Literacy Movement (SLM) at the education unit level is intensively carried out. It is hoped that the SLM can stimulate emotional and spiritual intelligence in students to achieve education goals, improve their learning achievement, and become a reference or contribution to solutions and creative innovation in school literacy programs. It is also expected to have a significant impact on scientific studies related to literacy programs for improving student achievement. This study aimed to determine the benefits of reading in improving students’ intelligence. Using a systematic literature review the researchers documented and reviewed all related articles published from 2015 to 2021 on SINTA, DOAJ, and lens.org. The results showed that SLM such as creating reading corners inside classrooms can improve students’ intelligence. The role of both teachers and parents is critical in supporting the SLM. As the school’s spearhead, teachers play an essential role in guiding and familiarizing students with reading. Parents should also monitor children at home so that their learning needs are adequately met. The teacher’s efforts to educate students on reading at school can be followed by parents at home so that maximum results can be achieved.
Keywords: reading, literacy, students
The Effect of Work From Home on Teachers' Performance
Authors: Mu`ah Mu`ah , Masram Masram , Musarofah Siti , Sayyid Mokhtar , Mas'adah Mas'adah
Published: June 2022

This study analyzed the influence of work from home and work environment on the performance of primary school teachers using online media as the intervening variable in the Lamongan Regency of Indonesia. This research used a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires to the study participants that comprised all elementary school teachers registered with the Dapodik, Lamongan Regency. The sample was determined using a simple random sampling method and data were processed using the PLS. The convergent validity in the measurement model could be seen through the cross-loading values in the results. A measurement item was said to be valid if its cross-loading value was >0.7, and that value was greater than the cross-loading values of other constructs. The R-Square value of the performance was 0.384. Therefore, 38.4% of teachers’ performance was affected by WFH, work environment, and online media while the remaining 61.6% was influenced by other variables outside the studied model. Likewise, the R-Square value for online media was 0.294, this explains that online media was relatively affected by WFH and work environment (29.4%) but largely by other variables outside the studied model (70.6%).
Keywords: WFH, work environment, performance, online media
Developing Digital Literacy Skill for Initial Teacher Education through Digital Storytelling
Authors: Nuroh Ermawati Zulikhatin , Kusumawardana Mahardika Darmawan , Destiana Evie
Published: June 2022

Studies have proven that the use of digital storytelling in classrooms positively impacts the teaching and learning processes. Considering the varied educational needs, digital stories can be used for a variety of purposes. Therefore, using digital storytelling in practicum activities, the current study aimed to analyze teachers’ perception on and experience with the process, including concept selection, preparation, and execution of the digital story. The research was carried out using multiple holistic case designs. The study group consisted of six Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses with varying levels of technology disposition. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, followed by collective analysis of the data was done. The findings were organized around two key themes: digital storytelling as a teaching tool and digital stories as a technology for teachers. The findings were examined in terms of the benefits of employing digital stories in instructional activities, as well as the dimensions that need to be improved, digital story constraints, and digital literacy. The current research has uncovered some information regarding the benefits of employing digital storytelling in practicum activities – which aspects of them should be developed and which ones should be avoided? This study recommends using digital storytelling in classroom teaching and learning processes.
Keywords: digital storytelling, practicum activities, Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course
Changes in the Behavior of Elementary School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Chairunnisak Siti Masyito , Astutik Anita Puji , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul , Prasetiya Benny
Published: June 2022

School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have brought significant disruptions in the world of education forcing students to adapt to existing conditions. As a result, a shift has been felt in student behavior – from being diligent to procrastinating and lazy, a decrease in learning interest, and a lack of motivation to learn. Only a few select have wisely utilized the opportunity to be creative and innovative in learning. The purpose of this study was to describe in detail the changes seen in elementary school students (6–12 years) during the pandemic. This research article used a systematic literature review method using previous research articles published from 2020 to 2021. The articles were sourced from lens.org, Scopus, Sinta, and DOAJ. Results indicated both positive and negative effects of the pandemic on student behavior. It was found that the behavioral changes in the students’ psychology during the pandemic lowered their learning motivation, thereby affecting student learning outcomes. Therefore, teachers and parents need to use creative ways to foster learning interest in children as well as provide maximum assistance. Moreover, support is also provided by the government to facilitate these initiatives.
Keywords: elementary school student behavior change, during the pandemic
Strategy to Build Organizational Culture to Improve Teacher Performance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Wahyuningtyas Tria , Maryono Doni , Adinda Karunia , Sambiono Daris , Sriyono Sriyono
Published: June 2022

A strong organizational culture is a force that can unite goals, create motivation, commitment, loyalty, and performance of all school residents, and provide the necessary structure and control without relying on formal bureaucracy. Organizational culture is expected to improve school quality, performance, as well as foster a healthy, dynamic or active, positive, and professional life. The goal of this study was to find out the strategies to build organizational culture to improve teacher performance in this pandemic period. This research was conducted using qualitative descriptive research methods. The data sources used in this study are primary and secondary data with systematic literature review techniques carried out in three stages, namely planning, implementation, and reporting of the results of literature reviews. The results obtained in this study are expected to provide an overview of how efforts in obtaining cultural strategies are limited to performance during pandemics.
Keywords: organizational culture, teacher performance, COVID pandemic
The Role of Principal's Participatory Leadership in Increasing Creativity among Islamic Religious Education Teachers
Authors: Suyono Suyono , Fahyuni Eni Fariyatul , Haryanto Budi
Published: June 2022

With the sudden outbreak of COVID-19, the education system around the world began to weaken due to the social-distancing and remote learning policies, forcing schools and teachers to constantly look out for new and innovative methods of teaching and learning. In such scenarios, the principal’s participatory leadership is a persuasive way of leading by creating harmonious collaboration between staff and students, while some creative teachers can take advantage of Google Workspace technology which is integrated with the Android application as a solution. The purpose of this research was to form a learning process that can create an active, creative, effective, and fun atmosphere. Several previous research results have shown that the principal’s participatory leadership and teachers’ creativity were low in Indonesia. To overcome this problem, the researchers conducted a systematic literature review by documenting and reviewing all articles on the related topics published between 2010 and 2021. In total, 23 articles were accessed from DOAJ, Google Scholar, and lens.org. The results of the studied articles discussed principals’ participatory leadership and teacher creativity. Several studies had shown that the principal’s participatory leadership communication approach and teacher creativity can increase the effectiveness of learning and increase active student learning motivation, thereby improving students’ critical, creative, and innovative thinking and entrepreneurial skills.
Keywords: principal’s participatory leadership, Islamic religious education teacher creativity
The Effect of Using Animation Videos for Teaching Science in Elementary Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Lailatul Adkha , Efendi Nur
Published: June 2022

This study describes the effect of using animated videos on the science learning outcomes of students of SDN Kedondong 2 reinforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study employed a quantitative approach using a pre- and post-test design. A sample of 28 fifth-grade students of SD Negeri Kedondong 2 reinforcement was used. Data were collected via a learning outcome test, where a pretest (initial test) and a posttest (final test) were conducted. The data obtained from the t-count was 14.386; to interpret the t-result, df was calculated: df = N – 1 = 28 – 1 = 27. The df was then consulted on the table for the value of ”t” at a 5% significance level; therefore, with a df of 27, the value of the t-table was 2.033. The t-count was greater than the t-table, that is, 14,386 > 2033. Based on these results, Ho was rejected and H1 was accepted, that is, there was a positive effect of animated video on the science learning outcomes of Kedondong 2 Tulangan Elementary School students during the pandemic.
Keywords: animated videos, t-test, eta square
Analysis of the efficiency and cost of a care bundle for prevention of common infections in an intensive care unit: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design study
Authors: YAZICI Gülay , BULUT Hülya , BAYRAK KAHRAMAN Burcu , PALTEKİ Tunçay
Published: June 2022

Objective

Healthcare-associated infections, threaten patient safety, cause prolonged hospitalization, morbidity, mortality and increased costs. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to prevent healthcare-associated infections and the effect of these interventions on cost.

Methods

A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design study was completed between 1 January and 30 June 2018, and 1 October 2018 and 31 March 2019, in an intensive care unit, with a total of 54 patients, 27 pre-training and 27 post-training.

Results

In the study, infection rates were 20.34 in January to March 2018, 25.7 in April to June 2018, 20.97 in October to December 2018 and 17.77 in January to March 2019. When the infection rates of the four different periods were compared, it was found that there was a decrease compared to the pre-training period but that this decrease was not statistically significant (p>0.05). The average cost before the training was 11361.35₺ and the average cost after the training was 9149.87₺. Average bed costs, which are the most important of all costs, decreased by 25.7% compared to pre-training at the 95% confidence interval (5241.86₺-13251.50₺ and 3489.03₺-10257.41₺, respectively).

Conclusion

In conclusion, the study determined that training provided a significant increase in the intensive care nurses’ scores related to healthcare-associated infections and there were decreases in healthcare-associated infection rates, lengths of hospital stay and cost after the training although these were not statistically significant.
Digitalization’s Effect on the Sectoral Structure Change in the Economy: a Comparative Analysis of Ukraine and Selected Countries
Authors: Pizhuk Olha , Lazebnyk Larysa , Mamonova Hanna
Published: June 2022

This article examines the impact of digital transformation on changes in the sectoral structure of Ukraine’s economy, other post‑communist countries, and countries with highly developed economies. Firstly, we estimate the structural changes and differences in the sectoral model by gross value‑added and sectoral employment model by country using Ryabtsev’s index. Secondly, we calculated the forecast of changes in the researched economies' sectoral structures for 2021 and 2025 using discrete Markov processes. The forecasts made it possible to determine the direction of socio‑economic progress of highly developed and post‑communist countries. Thirdly, assuming that the development of ICT technologies caused the sectoral changes identified as a result of the assessment, we analyzed available level ratings of the digital transformation of the selected economies and named global trends in ICT. Finally, we determined the impact of the ICT index on the substantiality of sectoral changes in the economies of post‑communist countries and countries with highly developed economies. The study results allowed us to conclude that digital technology development affects the economy’s structural changes indirectly due to the reallocation of labor resources from one sector to another. The article substantiates the need to improve the economy’s sectoral model by adding industries related exclusively to the digital economy.
The Immigration Policy of the European Union: Challenges and Prospects. Conclusions for Poland
Authors: Witkowska Janina
Published: June 2022

The paper aims to characterize and evaluate the immigration policy of the European Union in the context of the challenges posed by regular and irregular migration processes on a global and regional scale. The EU policy is in line with the United Nations (UN) initiatives aimed at international cooperation in solving migration problems. The provisions of the treaties share powers in EU immigration policy between its institutions and member states. The harmonization of activities in this area is carried out through the implementation of directives adopted at various times and related to limited areas of immigration policy, hence its fragmented nature. The 2015 migration crisis posed new challenges to the EU’s immigration policy and revealed conflicts of interest between individual member states. Nevertheless, the EU is taking steps to build a comprehensive approach to migration, asylum, integration, and border management (The New Pact on Migration and Asylum). The diverse position in terms of the balance of migration flows of the EU as a whole (a net importer of labor) and individual member states (e.g., Poland – a net exporter of labor and recipient of circular migration) affects the approach to migration issues and the acceptance of the proposed solutions in the area of migration policy.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Selected European Innovation Systems
Authors: Dworak Edyta
Published: June 2022

The growing importance of innovation in the modern economy has revived the interest of economic sciences in studies on the mechanisms that govern innovation and its impact on economic development. This growth of interest induced the concept of the national system of innovation (NSI), which occupies an important place in the innovation policy of all developed market economies. The economic literature distinguishes various typologies of innovation systems. The aim of the article is to assess the effectiveness of the system of European integration, the socio‑democratic system, and the mutated system, measured by the level of innovation of the economies that belong to these systems, in 2014 and 2019. The article analyzes the literature on the subject of innovation systems. The method of linear ordering, which makes it possible to build a synthetic measure calculated using the Hellwig method, is used to assess the effectiveness of innovation systems. The article formulates a research hypothesis that the most effective innovation systems are the socio‑democratic system and the system of European integration. This hypothesis has been positively verified.
Ubezpieczenia na życie z UFK – analiza efektywności inwestycji
Authors: Borys Marcin , Stępińska Joanna
Published: June 2022

Produkty ubezpieczeniowe z UFK funkcjonują w Polsce od lat 90-tych XX wieku. Ich charakterystyczną cechą jest przewaga komponentu inwestycyjnego nad ubezpieczeniowym. Konstrukcja produktów oraz warunki umowy wzbudziły szereg kontrowersji co do uzyskiwanych efektów inwestycji. Autorzy artykułu zbadali, czy i jak wielkość stopy zwrotu z inwestycji w produkt z UFK zależna jest od jego konstrukcji oraz czy większość UFK przypisanych do danego produktu pozwalała na osiągnięcie przez produkt stóp zwrotu (po uwzględnieniu opłat) przewyższających stopę zwrotu z inwestycji wolnej od ryzyka.

Produkty ubezpieczeniowe z UFK można podzielić na kilka grup. W artykule analizie poddano reprezentatywne produkty jednej z nich. Obliczono dla nich średnioroczne historyczne stopy zwrotu z przypisanych do tych umów funduszy. Następnie uzyskane wyniki porównano z inwestycją w lokatę bankową.

Stwierdzono wpływ konstrukcji umowy na wartość końcową rachunku klienta. Wyniki analizy wskazują, że stopy zwrotu uzyskiwane z badanych produktów były niskie i w większości przypadków nie stanowiły konkurencji do lokat bankowych. Rekompensaty niskiej efektywności tych produktów nie mogła stanowić ochrona ubezpieczeniowa, bo w przypadku tej kategorii produktów ubezpieczeniowych była ona maksymalnie ograniczona.
Pranie brudnych pieniędzy poprzez inwestycje w nieruchomości – wprowadzenie do analizy zjawiska
Authors: Mirowski Piotr
Published: June 2022

Cel: Przegląd podstawowych, tak praktycznych, jak i teoretycznych zagadnień związanych z praniem brudnych pieniędzy, z uwzględnieniem inwestycji w nieruchomości jako jednego ze sposobów legalizacji środków pieniężnych pochodzących z prawnie sankcjonowanych źródeł. Celem artykułu jest również przybliżenie pojęć związanych z praniem brudnych pieniędzy i zagadnień z tym procesem związanych, które mogą być przedmiotem dalszych badań.
Metodyka/podejście badawcze: W opracowaniu autor posłużył się klasyczną analizą literatury obejmującą źródła tradycyjne i internetowe oraz przeglądem przepisów prawa.
Wyniki: Pranie brudnych pieniędzy jest jednym z powszechnie występujących, choć nie-pożądanych, aspektów życia gospodarczego. Zdobycie środków pieniężnych z nielegalnych źródeł wiąże się z trudnością ich legalizacji, a to powoduje, że organizacje przestępcze nieustanne poszukują sposobów, które to umożliwią. Jednym z tych sposobów są inwestycje na rynku nieruchomości. Wstępny przegląd zagadnień dotyczących omawianego tematu pozwala poznać istotę zjawiska i problemy z nim związane od strony teoretycznej jak i praktycznej, a także wskazuje na potrzebę dalszych badań oraz na ich możliwy kierunek.
Oryginalność/wartość: Niezbyt często, szczególnie w Polsce, w literaturze naukowej analizowane jest zjawisko prania brudnych pieniędzy. Analiza tego zjawiska i związanych z nim pojęć, może przyczynić się do skuteczniejszej walki z praniem brudnych pieniędzy, dzięki zrozumieniu jego mechanizmów. Jak każde inne zjawiska gospodarcze również te o charakterze kryminalnym i patologicznym powinny być badane, choćby ze względu na dobór instytucji i metod do walki z nimi.
Mechanical and Functional Properties of Biodegradable Films Compounding from Low-density Poly Ethylene (LDPE), Modified Corn Starch (MCS)
Authors: Balaji Jadhav , Immanuel Genitha , Mayuri Tipale
Published: June 2022

Background: Plastics are well suited as a food packaging material due to their availability, processability, flexibility and seal strength. However, it has the inherent flaw of not being biodegradable. This research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of mechanical and functional properties of a biodegradable films made from a fusion of LDPE and modified corn starch (MCS). Methods: MCS was plasticized with glycerol and, urea and talc powder was added for film hardness. By employing a twin-screw extruder, the mix was allowed to compound before being blown into a thin film by a blown film extruder. Virgin LDPE (T0) and LDPE with MCS blends were made in the ratios of 95:5 (T1), 90:10 (T2), 85:15 (T3) and 80:20 (T4) for comparison. Result: As an outcome, as the starch content was increased the tensile strength decreased to 7.23 MPa from 14.55 MPa (T0). Similarly, the elongation at break also reduced to 264.35% from 370.9% (T0) while the elasticity modulus increased to 229.06 MPa from 172.15 MPa (T0). With the addition of MCS concentration, the thickness and water solubility increased significantly. In the temperature range of 85-155°C, the films demonstrated good sealing performance. The prepared films can be used for food packaging due to the aforementioned characteristics of the manufactured films.
The Impact of Emblica officinalis on Altered Biochemical Markers and Oxidative Stress Indices After Sub-acute Enrofloxacin Treatment in Albino Rats
Authors: Mishra Prateek , Gautam Vidhi , Sharma R.K. , Jain Sachin , Tiwari Anushri , Gond Vijay
Published: June 2022

Background: The current study was conducted at the Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology to assess the impact of Emblica officinalis on oxidative stress produced by sub-acute enrofloxacin exposure in albino rats.
Methods: Albino rats weighing 200-300 gram were given enrofloxacin and Emblica officinalis orally through gavage needle and blood samples were taken via capillary tube on the 28th day of the experiment and analysed using laboratory procedures.
Result: Sub-acute treatment of Enrofloxacin at doses of 5 mg/kg b.wt. and 10 mg/kg b.wt. generated oxidative stress in rats, as evidenced by substantial changes in oxidative parameters and affected liver and kidney functions, as seen by changes in biochemical markers of liver and kidney function. Emblica officinalis aqueous extract (200 mg/kg b. wt.) effectively reduces oxidative stress and changes in hepatic and renal function caused by enrofloxacin.
Oral Fibrosarcoma in Dog: Cytological, Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Diagnosis
Authors: . Amishi , Verma Yamini , Swamy Madhu , Jawre Shobha , Dubey Amita , Rajput Nidhi
Published: June 2022

Background: Canine oral fibrosarcomas are locally invasive malignant mesenchymal tumors and the third most frequently occurring neoplasia of oral cavity of dogs. The present study was conducted to record pathological features of oral fibrosarcomas in canines. Methods: During the study period (September 2020- April 2021), a total of 18 cases of canine oral neoplasia were reported and amongst these fibrosarcoma was diagnosed in five animals (27.78%). The blood samples were collected from all the dogs and the excised tumor mass was processed at Department of Veterinary Pathology, Co.V.Sc. and A.H., Jabalpur. Result: The hematological profile of all the five dogs showed no variation however; serum biochemical analysis revealed hypercalcemia. The serum MDA concentration was elevated in dogs with fibrosarcoma, indicating oxidative stress. The gross morphology of the tumors included red to pink colored irregular masses, hard in consistency and firmly attached to the underlying tissue. Cytologically, the impression smears revealed spindle shaped cells with round to elongated nuclei along with strands of collagen fibres. Upon histopathological examination proliferation of fibrous connective tissue was observed in the sub-mucosa. Higher magnification revealed several immature spindle shaped fibroblasts along with scanty amounts of collagenous matrix. Masson’s trichome staining also exhibited blue stained collagen deposition. Mitotic figures were numerous (8.4 mitosis/10 hpf). The tissue sections stained by modified silver colloid staining were examined at 1000 x magnification. Mean Ag-NOR count of the silver nitrate stained tissue sections was enumerated to be 9.15 dots/nucleus. Immunohistochemical examination detected CD31 immunopositivity in the tissue sections as brown staining of the infiltrating blood vessels, indicating neovascularization of the tumor.