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Public-Private Collaboration in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management: Case Study of MaxOne Resort and Hotel Makassar
Authors: M. Yusuf Sandy M. Yusuf Sandy
Published: February 2025

Public-private collaboration is a vital strategy in managing sustainable tourism destinations, integrating diverse stakeholders to balance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Despite the hospitality sector’s key role in tourism governance, research on its collaboration with public institutions, particularly in Makassar, Indonesia, remains limited. This study examines MaxOne Resort and Hotel Makassar to explore the mechanisms, challenges, and outcomes of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in sustainable tourism destination management (STDM). Using a qualitative case study approach, the research employs in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and policy analysis to investigate how MaxOne Resort collaborates with local government and communities to implement sustainability initiatives. The findings reveal that structured mechanisms such as formal agreements, joint projects, and stakeholder committees facilitate sustainable governance. MaxOne Resort actively engages in environmental conservation, community empowerment, and responsible tourism practices, positioning itself as a sustainability model within the hospitality sector. However, regulatory misalignments, funding constraints, and inconsistent stakeholder engagement present significant challenges. The study underscores the relevance of the Penta-Helix framework, highlighting how collaboration among government, private sector, academia, community, and media enhances the legitimacy and effectiveness of sustainability initiatives. This research contributes to the literature by providing a localized analysis of PPPs in Makassar, bridging the gap between theoretical models and practical applications. The findings offer policy recommendations to strengthen stakeholder collaboration, optimize governance structures, and support sustainable tourism development in emerging destinations.
Semiotic Meanings of Artefacts in Toba Batak Ceremonies Across Some Regions In North Sumatera, Indonesia: A Study on Variations And Changes
Authors: Hutabarat Horas , Sibarani Berlin , Sumarsih Sumarsih
Published: February 2025

Toba Batak ethnic groups have resided in various sub-regions of Toba region of North Sumatera, Indonesia, since hundreds of years ago. They have practiced many ceremonies and used artefacts to support their cultural behaviours in practicing the ceremonies. Ceremonies of Baptism, Wedding, and Entering a New House practiced by the Batak ethnic groups in four sub-regions of Toba region: Sibisa, Limbong Sagala, Sait ni Huta, and Lumban Siagian were taken as the sources of data. This study was intended to find artefacts and meaning variations they put to them across the four sub-regions and changing of artefacts and their meanings across times and the sub-regions. To obtain the objectives, researcher used qualitative research of ethnographic design. The data were collected using interview and documentary techniques. The data were analysed in three cycling steps of data condensation, data display, and drawing and verifying conclusion techniques. The research results revealed: 11 out of 36 artefacts have meaning variations; and three artefacts get meaning changes across the four sub-regions. Based on the findings, attempts of preserving Toba Batak cultures are highly recommended by the old to the young generations. Government should facilitate for establishing institutions concerning ethnic cultures
Regulatory Compliance and Best Practice in Archival Accessibility for People with Disabilities in Oman
Authors: Mkadmi Abderrazak , Hamad Faten
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to assess how accessible archives are for persons with disabilities in Oman, considering the effectiveness of national and international regulations related to this matter, and determining the problems of their implementation. Accordingly, the methodology of the research has been qualitative, combining documentary analysis with semi-structured interviews. The main focus of the documentary analysis is key legislative frameworks which include the Law on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2008; the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, also known as CRPD, among other sector-specific regulations. Semi-structured interviews with representatives of five public institutions responsible for disability rights and public services were conducted, including the Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Justice and the Children’s Public Library. The results reveal that while Oman has made laudable steps toward establishing a legal framework that ensures the physical accessibility of archives, major gaps can still be identified in the implementation mechanisms related to digital accessibility. Inconsistent enforcement, limited oversight, and the lack of specific regulations relating to archives were identified as major barriers. Those who took part in the consultation emphasized the need for increased awareness and training, coupled with the use of assistive technologies, to promote improved physical and digital access. It concludes that Oman needs to work towards effective enforcement of its regulations and learn from international best practice if it is to achieve full accessibility in archival services.
Challenging Colonial Constructs: Gendered Agency in Benson and Dawson’s Short Travel Narratives
Authors: Morabit Nadir El , Habbouch Layachi El
Published: February 2025

This study examines the issues of rescue, oppression, and agency in reclaiming Moroccan gendered identities through a comparative reading of S. Benson’s Thamar: The Jewess of Fez (1874), Alec Dawson’s Out Past the City Gates (1900), and A Moorish Hero and Juanita (1900). My aim is to investigate how these colonial tropes intertwine to frame women, during colonial Morocco, within the structure of oppression while offering insights into resistance and agency. This article also highlights the thematic resonance and divergence of the short stories under scrutiny, exposing how the interplay of gender, power, and identity is constructed, contested, and re-imagined. These out-of-print travel narratives elucidate the multilayered socio-historical realities of colonial Morocco, revealing the ways in which local patriarchal practices intersect with colonial ideologies to marginalize women. Benson and Dawson’s portrayals of female characters mirror Orientalist tendencies, though they also offer moments of resistance and agency, in which women reclaim their voices. By exerting their agency and recasting themselves from the pressurized roles of victim and savior, these female characters challenge and subvert oversimplified readings of domination through acts of resistance. Through its combination of feminist and postcolonial theories, this paper places these narratives within the discourse of identity, power dynamics, and representation. Furthermore, this article adds to the body of literature that foregrounds the complex roles of women as active agents and shows how these out-of-print short narratives remain vital to reshaping historical and literary understandings of gendered identities.
Sosialisasi dan Pendampingan Pengurusan Nomor Induk Berusaha untuk Pelaku UMKM Pentol Cak Figur
Authors: Sujatmiko Alfiorence Devarareza , Atori Rahadiani Cecilia , Setiawan Figur Budi , Qurratu’aini Nafia Ilhama
Published: February 2025

NIB merupakan nomor identitas berusaha yang digunakan oleh pelaku usaha untuk mendapatkan izin usaha, izin komersial, dan operasional sebagai legalitas sebuah usaha yang merupakan sebuah kewajiban bagi pelaku usaha  dalam  menjalankan usahanya.  Metode pada pendampingan  pengurusan  NIB  ini  ialah  dengan melakukan observasi dan juga pendekatan ke pihak pelaku UMKM Pentol Cak Figur yang dilaksanakan pada 10 November 2024 dan berada di Dusun Keling Desa Jumput Kecamatan Sukodono Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Artikel ini ditulis menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan melakukan tanya jawab kepada pemilik UMKM Pentol Cak Figur. Pendampingan pembuatan Nomor Induk Berusaha NIB yaitu didasari oleh kurangnya pengetahuan yang dimiliki oleh para pelaku usaha, terutama yang berasal dari kalangan tua padahal NIB sangatlah penting bagi suatu usaha.
Edukasi Makanan Pendamping ASI (MP-ASI) dan Gizi Seimbang Bersumber Bahan Pangan Lokal untuk Mencegah Stunting Dalam Mencapai Generasi Emas
Authors: Lestari Dwi , Syamsussabri Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Stunting terjadi sebagai akibat kekurangan gizi terutama pada saat 1000 Hari Pertama kehidupan (HPK) atau sering disebut sebagai window of opportunities yang merupakan periode emas (golden period) yang dimulai  pada masa janin hingga anak berusia dua tahun. Masalah gizi yang terjadi biasanya berkaitan erat dengan kondisi gizi ibu selama hamil dan menyusui, sehingga dapat berdampak pada bayi yang baru lahir dan anak usia 2 tahun serta pada remaja putri. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian yaitu untuk memberikan pengalaman belajar, informasi, dan edukasi untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, sikap, serta perilaku sehingga masyarakat (ibu balita) sadar, mau dan mampu mempraktikkan pemberian makanan pendamping ASI dengan baik dan tepat serta memenuhi anjuran gizi seimbang. Sasaran kegiatan adalah ibu balita yang tinggal di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Gunungsari. Kegiatan pengabdian berupa Komunikasi Informasi dan Edukasi (KIE), meliputi kegiatan pre-test, penyampaian materi, demonstrasi dan kegiatan post- test. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan indikator terkait MP-ASI dan gizi seimbang pada balita berdasarkan hasil pre-test dan post test. Tingkat pengetahuan ibu balita dengan kategori baik saat pre-test sebanyak 3 orang, sedangkan pada saat post-test meningkat menjadi 15 orang. Kegiatan berjalan dengan lancar dan ibu balita dapat memahami konsep tentang indikator MP-ASI dan gizi anak balita.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Program Sosialisasi Pasar Modal Syari'ah: Studi Kasus Pengabdian Masyarakat oleh Mahasiswa dan Dosen Pengurus KSPM
Authors: Widayatulloh Dwi Auli , Pujianto Wahyu Eko
Published: February 2025

Investasi menjadi kegiatan yang banyak diminati oleh semua kalangan,tetapi semakin maraknya investasi bodong membuat kita harus lebih berhati hati memilih sarana jual beli saham. Masalah-masalah ini dapat diselesaikan dengan bantuan teknologi modern, dimana calon investor dapat menggunakan aplikasi profits anywhere untuk memudahkan merka dalam melihat harga saham dan juga melakukan transaksi jual beli saham dengan mudah dan aman. Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan sosialisasi ini mendapatkan respon yang sangat baik dari pengurus dan santri serta santriwati di Ponpes Nurul Ikhlas. Peserta pemanfaatan aplikasi profits anywhere dapat dengan mudah memahami pemanfaatan adanya teknologi, peserta juga dengan mudah bisa menggunakan aplikasi profits anywhere sebagai teknologi yang memberikan kemudahan untuk jual beli saham dengan mudah serta aman, sehingga masyarakat memiliki kesadaran tentang pengelolaan uang.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Pelaku UMKM Penjahit Berbasis Digitalisasi di Desa Punggul
Authors: Baharuddin Muhammad Iqbal
Published: February 2025

Perkembangan digitalisasi saat ini terbilang sangat pesat dan banyak memiliki dampak positif, salah satu nya dalam dunia bisnis. Penggunaan teknologi komunikasi dalam dunia bisnis sangat berguna untuk salah satunya dalam hal pemasaran produk di sosial media. Beberapa platform yang bisa dipergunakan untuk memasarkan produk-produk yang akan dijual yaitu Facebook dan Instagram. Kedua platform tersebut memiliki banyak pengguna, yang awal nya hanya untuk berkomunikasi sekarang telah berkembang sebagai salah satu sarana dalam pemasaran produk. Akan tetapi timbul permasalahan dalam dunia bisnis yang dimana tidak semua pelaku usaha bisa menggunakan platform tersebut untuk melakukan penjualan atau pemasaran agar bisa bersaing dengan para pelaku usaha yang lainnya. Pengabdian masyarakat kali ini bertujuan membantu pelaku usaha yang berada di desa punggul untuk bisa memanfaatkan dan menggunakan platform sosial media Facebook dan Instagram untuk meningkatkan daya jual yang nantinya bisa meningkatkan perekonomian usaha tersebut. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini yaitu deskriptif kualitatif. Usaha jahit pakaian Ibu Musdalifah telah berdiri sejak masa pandemi Covid-19 kemarin untuk membantu perekonomian keluarganya, dan masih berlangsung sampai saat ini sudah banyak memiliki konsumen, meskipun jangkauan penjualan  nya hanya di sekitar beberapa desa. Dengan rencana pemasaran  yang akan dilakukan harapan nya bisa menjangkau konsumen lebih banyak untuk menggunakan jasa nya serta produk stock baju jadi yang dimiliki ibu musdalifah agar bisa lebih cepat terjual. Dari persaingan harga yang ketat hingga pengolahan produk sedemikian menarik membuat persaingan sangat tinggi. Sehingga dibutuhkannya kreativitas untuk melakukan bisnis dalam media sosial untuk menggaet konsumen agar bisa tertarik dengan produk atau jasa yang telah kita tawarkan. Pembuatan logo dan konten-konten yang menarik bisa menjadi salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan traffic sosial media.
Penerapan TGT Menggunakan Educaplay dalam Upaya Meningkatakan Hasil Belajar Bahasa Indonesia Pada Siswa Kelas VI SD
Authors: Aprillia Deonety , Bahtiar Reza Syehma , Santoso Edi
Published: February 2025

This study consists of four stages, namely 1) action planning such as preparing all the instruments needed in the study, 2) implementing the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) learning model, 3) observation and evaluation, and 4) reflection carried out in each cycle. The application is the Team Game Tournament model by utilizing the Educaplay platform. Activating students and helping them specifically discuss the Application of the Teams Game Tournament type cooperative learning model to solve questions individually. The research method used is classroom action research (CAR). Classroom action research is a form of structured scientific study, with implementations that can be observed, felt, and experienced by using various actions to improve the learning process and outcomes (Ramadhan, 2022). This research was conducted in semester I. The determination of the research time refers to the academic calendar VI of SDN Dukuh Kupang 1. The subjects of this study were grade IV students consisting of 12 female students and 15 male students. The object of this study is the learning motivation and speaking skills of students in the Indonesian language subject through the application of the Teams Games Tournament learning model. The research data shows that the percentage of learning outcome completion continues to increase from pre-cycle, cycle I, to cycle II. This can be seen from the results of data analysis, where the student completion value at the pre-cycle stage is 57%, in cycle I is 71%, and in cycle II reaches 94%. In cycle II, students are already actively involved in learning.
Penerapan Model Problem Posing untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Kelas IV di SDN Dukuh Kupang II Surabaya
Authors: Maulida Novita Wahyu , Muharlisiani Lusy Tunik , Dewi Mei Puspita
Published: February 2025

Tantangan pendidikan abad ke-21 menuntut pengembangan keterampilan berpikir kritis, kreatif, komunikatif, dan kolaborasi. Model problem posing diimplementasikan untuk memberikan kesempatan bagi siswa dalam merumuskan masalah dari situasi nyata dan menemukan solusi melalui proses berpikir kritis dan kolaboratif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan model problem posing untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas IV di UPTD SDN Dukuh Kupang II-489 Surabaya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan model Kemmis dan McTaggart. Siklus penelitian meliputi tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas IV dengan jumlah 30 siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan meliputi tes hasil belajar dan lembar observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model problem posing secara signifikan meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Pada siklus pertama, rata-rata hasil belajar siswa mencapai 72,6, dengan persentase ketuntasan sebesar 53,3%. Pada siklus kedua, rata-rata hasil belajar meningkat menjadi 87,3 dengan ketuntasan seluruhnya tuntas. Aktivitas siswa dalam proses pembelajaran juga meningkat, ditunjukkan dengan partisipasi aktif dan interaksi yang lebih baik dalam mengajukan dan menjawab pertanyaan. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah penerapan model problem posing dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas IV di UPTD SDN Dukuh Kupang II-489 Surabaya secara efektif.
Implementeasi Media Flashccard untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Pada Pelajaran Matematika Materi Bangun Datar Kelas 2A SDN Pakis 1 Surabaya
Authors: Ningsih Sri , Muharlisiani Lusy Tunik , Rahayu Mahyuni
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas 2A di SDN Pakis 1 Surabaya pada materi bangun datar matematika, yang memiliki hasil belajar rendah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas dengan dua siklus, yaitu siklus I dan siklus 2. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media kartu flash dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam materi bangun datar. Media kartu flashcard membantu siswa lebih memahami konsep bentuk datar dan meningkatkan kemampuan mereka untuk menyelesaikan masalah bentuk datar. Hasil belajar siswa meningkat dari 54,17% pada kegiatan pra-siklus, menjadi 79,17% pada Siklus I, dan akhirnya mencapai 88% pada Siklus II. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media kartu flash dapat menjadi alternatif yang efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada materi bangun datar.
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Melalui Pendekatan TaRL Teaching at The Right Level dalam Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Tentang Keterampilan Menulis Huruf Kapital di Kelas 2A
Authors: Assofy Putri Navida Nur , Muharlisiani Lusy Tunik , Rahayu Mahyuni
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menulis huruf kapital siswa kelas 2A SDN Pakis 1 Surabaya melalui pendekatan Teaching at The Right Level (TaRL). Keterampilan menulis huruf kapital merupakan dasar penting dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia, namun banyak siswa yang masih mengalami kesulitan. Pendekatan TaRL, yang menyesuaikan pembelajaran dengan level kemampuan siswa, dipilih sebagai strategi untuk mengatasi permasalahan ini. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus, dengan setiap siklus terdiri dari tahapan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes tertulis dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam keterampilan menulis huruf kapital siswa. Pada tahap prasiklus, ketuntasan belajar siswa hanya mencapai 50%, meningkat menjadi 71% pada siklus I, dan mencapai 89% pada siklus II. Peningkatan ini menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan TaRL efektif dalam membantu siswa meningkatkan keterampilan menulis huruf kapital. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam memahami efektivitas pendekatan TaRL dan diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi bagi guru dalam mengembangkan strategi pembelajaran yang lebih efektif di kelas.
Upaya Penerapan Project Based Learning untuk Meningkatkan Keaktifan Siswa SD Kelas IV
Authors: Sulifah Anik Sulifah , Nuryatin Titik , Mursidik Elly’s Mersina
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keaktifan siswa SD kelas IV melalui penerapan Project Based Learning. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (Classroom Action Research), yaitu penelitian yang dilakukan di kelas dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas praktik pembelajaran. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SDN 01 Josenan. Dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 30 siswa dan populasi sebanyak 40 siswa. Total sampling merupakan tenik yang digunakan untuk pengumpulan sampel. Indikator keberhasilan penelitian ini adalah meningkatnya keaktifan siswa dengan persentase keaktifan siswa sebanyak 70%. Pada Siklus I, keaktifan siswa mencapai 62.91%, yang menunjukkan kebutuhan untuk perbaikan dalam pengelolaan kelas dan dorongan partisipasi siswa. Siklus II mengalami peningkatan signifikan dengan persentase keaktifan mencapai 76.25%, setelah perbaikan strategi pengajaran dan pengawasan kelas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PjBL efektif dalam meningkatkan keaktifan siswa, sesuai dengan temuan sebelumnya yang menunjukkan peningkatan keterampilan dan pengalaman pembelajaran aktif. Dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa upaya “Upaya Penerapan Project Based Learning Terbukti Dapat Meningkatkan Keaktifan Siswa SD Kelas IV”.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Gadget dan Peran Orang Tua dalam Minat Belajar Anak Muda di Desa Karang Ketug
Authors: Agustin Reza Ayu Nur , Pradikto Sugeng
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh penggunaan gawai dan perilaku manusia terhadap minat belajar generasi muda di Kelurahan Karang Ketug Kota Pasuruan. Seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi, penggunaan gawai oleh anak semakin meningkat dan dapat memberikan dampak positif maupun negatif terhadap proses pembelajaran. Selain itu, peran orang dewasa sebagai pembimbing dan motivator dalam pendidikan anak sangat penting untuk memastikan penggunaan teknologi efektif dan meningkatkan motivasi belajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan metode survei kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang diberikan kepada 30 orang remaja di Kelurahan Karang Ketug. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan gawai memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap motivasi belajar, baik secara positif melalui akses informasi maupun secara negatif melalui kurangnya minat terhadap mata pelajaran. Selain itu, peran orang dewasa sebagai pembimbing dan motivator dalam pendidikan anak sangat penting untuk memastikan penggunaan teknologi efektif dan meningkatkan motivasi belajar. Dari judul di atas, saya meneliti tentang pengaruh penggunaan gawai dan peran orang tua terhadap minat belajar generasi muda di Kelurahan Karang Ketug Kota Pasuruan. Di sini saya belajar tentang remaja berusia 12 hingga 17 tahun di Desa Karang Ketug RT. 04 RW. 03 karena Desa Karang Ketug memiliki banyak RT, tetapi saya memilih untuk melakukan penelitian di Desa Karang Ketug Kota Pasuruan.
Pengaruh Keaktifan Mahasiswa Berorganisasi dan Prestasi Belajar terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Mahasiswa S1 Pendidikan Ekonomi Universitas PGRI Wiranegara
Authors: Ridwan Muhammad , Pradikto Sugeng
Published: February 2025

This study examines how active students in organizations and academic achievement affect the work readiness of undergraduate students in Economics Education at Universitas PGRI Wiranegara. Using a quantitative approach and survey method on 23 students, data were collected through a questionnaire with a Likert scale, which was then analyzed using the multiple linear regression method. The validity test resulted in findings that all variables were valid, with an average rrr count for Organizational Activity (X1) = 0.677, Learning Achievement (X2) = 0.702, and Work Readiness (Y) = 0.736, greater than the r table of 0.4132. The regression results showed that the analysis results showed that activeness in the organization had no effect on work readiness (Sig = 0.807), while learning achievement had a significant positive effect (Sig = 0.000). Simultaneously, both variables contributed 63.2% to work readiness, with the rest influenced by other factors. This study recommends that universities create programs that balance academic and non-academic development in order to produce competent graduates.
Keterlibatan Orang Tua dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Akademik Siswa di Kelas Tinggi Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Safira Sekar , Muammar Muammar , Mustafa Pinton Setya
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh perhatian peneliti terhadap kemampuan akademik siswa yang rendah di kelas tinggi Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Nurul Islam Sekarbela. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk keterlibatan orang tua dalam meningkatkan kemampuan akademik anak beserta faktor penghambat keterlibatan orang tua dalam meningkatkan kemampuan akademik anak di kelas tinggi MI Nurul Islam Sekarbela. Penelitian ini menggunakan pedekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif, prosedur pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu: observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Adapun analisis data yang digunakan yaitu: data reduction, data display, dan verification. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keterlibatan orang tua dalam meningkatkan kemampuan akademik siswa di MI Nurul Islam Sekarbela adalah dengan adanya pertemuan rutin orang tua dengan pihak sekolah, mendampingi dan membantu anak belajar di rumah, dan partisipasi orang tua di setiap kegiatan anak. Adapun faktor penghambat keterlibatan orang tua dalam meningkatkan kemampuan akademik siswa di MI Nurul Islam Sekarbela antara lain: latar belakang keluarga, pekerjaan orang tua, dan pergaulan anak.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL) dalam Materi Rangka Sendi dan Otot terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa Kelas 6 SD
Authors: Putra Dimas Aditya , Muhimmah Rofiatul , Ajijah Nur Chamidah , Murni Arie Widya
Published: February 2025

Pembelajaran berbasis proyek atau Project Based Learning (PjBL) merupakan salah satu model pembelajaran inovatif yang menekankan pada keterlibatan siswa melalui aktivitas proyek yang relevan dengan kehidupan sehari-hari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh model pembelajaran PjBL pada materi rangka sendi dan otot terhadap prestasi belajar siswa kelas 6 SD. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen dengan desain pretest-posttest. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan pada nilai rata-rata siswa dari 51,8 pada pretest menjadi 80,4 pada posttest. Data ini mengindikasikan efektivitas model PjBL dalam meningkatkan pemahaman konsep siswa pada materi yang diajarkan. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi pada pengembangan metode pembelajaran inovatif di sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa model PjBL efektif untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa pada materi IPA, khususnya pada topik rangka sendi dan otot. Implikasi dan rekomendasi untuk implementasi model ini juga dibahas.
Improving the nutraceutical content of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) by advanced environmental conditions and agricultural practices
Authors: Anwar Alia , Ashfaq Muhammad , Habib Sadaf , Ahmad Muhammad Shafiq , Mazhar Hafiz Sabah-Ud-Din , Müller-Xing Ralf , Javed Muhammad Arshad
Published: February 2025

The consumption of tomatoes has been associated with diminishing the risk of several lethal diseases, e.g., heart attack and cancer. This is because tomato contains high antioxidants that have been shown to protect against oxidative damage in numerous empirical and epidemiological studies. Considering the health benefits, more emphasis should be given to produce organic tomatoes. Tomatoes have been ranked as the most important fruit and vegetable in Western diets as essential source of antioxidants such as lycopene, β-carotene, phenols, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Environmental conditions and agricultural practices are key factors that affect the quantities of these compounds available in tomato. Therefore, controlling the environmental conditions, such as water availability, temperature, light, saline soil, and agricultural practices (fertilization practices, harvesting, and food storage) are valuable tools to enhance the nutritional value of tomato fruits organically. Although, the quantitative and qualitative contents of health-promoting compounds in vegetables and fruits depend on their genetic predispositions. Agricultural practices and different environmental condition have broad effects on the nutraceutical compounds. Thus, this present study emphasizes on enhancing tomato nutrition through improved agricultural practices and optimized farming, especially in saline and water-deficit conditions. This organic-oriented strategy may counteract the scepticism caused by genetically modiﬁed tomatoes (GMOs) and will prompt further exploration in future studies.Keywords: Organic grown tomato; Antioxidants; Nutritional values; Salinity; Water deficit; Temperature; Agricultural practices; Fertilization
The protective role of ethanolic extract of ginseng (Panax ginseng) against adverse physiological and histological alterations in the liver of female rabbits exposed to chlorine
Authors: Hasan Shireen Ali , Abass Alyaa Abdalrazaq , Jabbar Layth
Published: February 2025

Background: Ginseng (Panax ginseng) has garnered considerable attention due to its medicinal properties. This study aimed to assess the protective effects of ginseng ethanolic extract against chlorine-induced toxicity in female rabbits.                                                         .Methods: Thirty-two female rabbits were randomly divided into four groups: a negative control group receiving chlorine-free water, a positive control group receiving tap water with chlorine (0.05 ppm/L), a group exposed to chlorine (5 ppm/L) in water, and a group exposed to chlorine (5 ppm/L) along with ethanolic ginseng extract (200 mg/kg body weight). Treatment lasted for four weeks.Results: revealed that oral exposure to chlorine led to oxidative stress, evidenced by elevated levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and liver enzymes (AST & ALT), as well as suppressed blood parameters (PCV, HB, and RBC count), and histological liver alterations compared to the normal control group. Conversely, administration of ginseng extracts alongside chlorine for four weeks reduced MDA levels and liver enzyme activity while enhancing blood parameters, accompanied by decreased inflammatory histological changes.Conclusion: These findings suggest that ginseng extract possesses potent antioxidant activity, mitigating chlorine-induced toxicity and its associated pathophysiological consequences. Keywords: Ginseng; Chlorine; MDA; Liver enzymes; Blood parameters
Organophosphorus Pesticide Residues Contaminating Vegetables and Fruits in Sudan are a Major Public Health Hazard
Authors: Ahmed Gasmelseed Y. , Osman Ahmed A. , Mukhtar Ahlam , Awad Wala M.
Published: February 2025

Background: Organophosphorus pesticides (OP) are a diverse group of compounds. Extensive application of these chemicals in Sudan increases the risk of food and water contamination. We aimed to identify the occupational hazard on sellers and consumers resulting from exposure to organophosphorus through measurement of blood (AChE) enzyme activity.Methods: This is a community-based study conducted at the Khartoum vegetable market, where 219 sellers and consumers were consented and recruited consequently. Data on demographics and pesticides exposure was collected and blood for acetylcholinesterase enzyme (AChE) activity was withdrawn and tested in a Lovibond machine.Results: 139 (63.5%) of the participants were males with a mean age of 41.6 ± 12.9 years. Educational levels: 83 (37.9%) elementary school, 52 (23.8%) middle and high school, 54 (24.6%) college and above, and 30 (13.7%) were illiterate. More than half 129 (58.9%) were consumers and the remaining 90 (41.1%) were sellers. Univariate analysis revealed sellers having a significantly more proportion of impaired acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity compared to consumers, [33 (36.6%) versus 9 (7%), p-value 0.001]. Moreover, the mean (AChE) activity for whole respondents was lower than the physiologic mean of unexposed people (82.3% versus 87.5%). Independent t-test revealed significantly impaired (AChE) activity among sellers (74.9% versus 87.5%), (P-value = 0.001).Conclusion: People exposed to agricultural chemical pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits have impaired (AChE), with a significantly lower rate of the enzyme among products’ sellers in reference to consumers and to the physiological values of unexposed. A larger community-based study evaluating exposures to pesticides is highly recommended.Keywords: Agricultural Chemicals; Organophosphorus Pesticides; Chemical Residues; Chemical Contamination; Acetylcholinesterase Enzyme; Sudan
Efficacy of autogenic, allogenic and heterogenic platelet rich plasma (PRP) on Avulsion skin wounds in rabbit model
Authors: Jasim Mohammed M. , Naeem Rafid Majeed , Abduljaleel Mohammed R. , Sanad Noor Hassan , Ibrahim Alaa Ahmed , Alrafas Haider Rasheed
Published: February 2025

Background: Wound healing through second intention was prone to issues. As a result, there is a high need in veterinary medicine for medicines that hasten the healing of secondary wounds. These studies demonstrate the effect of autogenic, allogenic and heterogenic PRP on healing of wounds.Methods: Six rabbits weighing (1.8-2.5 kg), blood samples were collected from the rabbits and goats. Skin markings of 1cm in diameter were made on dorsal midlines. These wounds were allocated into four groups, control, autogenic, allogenic and heterogenic PRP treated groups. Planimetric monitoring to determine the diameter (mm) and histologically were performed at 3,7,15, and 21 days after injury.Results: Clinically, on day fifteen there were improvements in wound contraction in Auto and Allo PRP groups, better than control. There was slight improvement in the heteroPRP group. After 21 days of wounding, the Auto and AlloPRP group’s wounds were completely closed. Histopathologically, after 1 week, the AutoPRP and AlloPRP groups revealed scab formation. However, in the XenoPRP and control groups the thick scab covers the incision line. After 2nd week of post wounding, the two treated groups were nearly similar compared with the XenoPRP and control group including scab detachment. At the end of the 3rd week, The NS group revealed scab formation partially detached. While all treated showed a complete regeneration of the epidermis layer, newly formed hair follicles beneath the regenerated epidermis layer.Conclusion: For the promotion of wound repair processes, autogenic additionally allogenicPRP therapy may be a straightforward, affordable, and successful option.Keywords: Platelet rich plasma; Rabbit; Skin; Wound
Prevalence, Viral Load Dynamics, and Factors Influencing SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Cross-sectional Study in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Ahsan Ali , Kalim Zahra , Qadeer Muhammad Abdul , Khan Muhammad Saif Ullah , Imran Muhammad , Sharif Muhammad Anees , Jalil Kiran , Shabbir Chaudhry Ahmed
Published: February 2025

Background: The pandemic caused by novel coronavirus has caused disaster worldwide and impacted the clinical settings with huge burden. The virus presented with diverse patterns of severity and the gold standard testing for corona virus was real-time PCR.Methods: This study aimed to understand the impact of the coronavirus healthcare crisis by examining SARS-CoV-2 prevalence and viral load patterns. A substantial population sample from Lahore's diagnostic center was analyzed. A total of 17,260 samples were received out of which 1548 samples were meticulously analyzed to study the distribution of SARS-CoV-2 patients by age group and gender between October 2021 and December 2022. CT ranges in positive cases were examined across various age groups. Descriptive statistics for viral load, factoring in gender, age, and vaccination status, were reported. To comprehensively assess the influence of gender and age on viral load, a multivariate analysis employing two-way ANOVA was conducted, yielding valuable insights.Results: Among the sampled individuals, the positive patients (n=1250, 80.7%) were predominantly male (mean age 36.08 years), while females (n=298, 19.3%) had a mean age of 37.69. The positivity prevalence was 8.96% with CT values spanning 12 to 35. Mainly, cases occurred in CT ranges 26-30 (29.97%) and 31-35 (28.43%). Males showed higher mean viral load (25.88 ± 5.75) than females (23.25 ± 4.94). Age groups didn't significantly alter viral load; vaccination showed no significant viral load association. Gender and age collectively influenced viral load dynamics per multiple logistic regression.Conclusion: The study emphasizes the significant SARS-CoV-2 burden and the necessity for sustained surveillance and prevention. Gender and age impacted viral load dynamics, while vaccination's direct influence was inconclusive. Investigating the intricate relationship between gender, age, viral load, and outcomes is warranted for improved epidemiological comprehension and effective prevention strategies.Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; Viral load; Prevalence; Vaccination; Public health; Infection dynamic
Thymoquinone Protection Against Oxidative Stress Caused by Cisplatin Through Increased Superoxide Dismutase Expression in the Cochlea of Wistar Rats
Authors: Hendriyanto Donny , Rahman Sukri , Alimuddin Tofrizal , Elliyanti Aisyah
Published: February 2025

Background: Cisplatin (Cis) is the primary and most effective chemotherapy drug for treating head and neck cancer. The side effect of cisplatin therapy is toxicity in the cochlea. The most active chemical in Nigella sativa (habbatussauda) is thymoquinone (TQ). The protective effects of thymoquinone antioxidants against oxidative stress caused by cisplatin in the cochlea of Wistar rats still need to be better understood. The purpose of this study is to ascertain if thymoquinone antioxidants may protect Wistar rat cochlea from oxidative damage caused by cisplatin.Methods: We divided 24 healthy male rats into four groups for this experimental animal study (Rattus norvegicus). The researchers named the group that received cisplatin alone the Cis group. The group given cisplatin and thymoquinone at 25 mg/kg/day was called the Cis+TQ25 group. The group given cisplatin and thymoquinone at 50 mg/kg/day was called the Cis+TQ50 group. The group that gets nothing is called the control group. On day 10, we will test the expression of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in rat cochlear tissue using an immunohistochemistry examination.Results: The Cis group significantly decreased the expression of SOD in cochlear tissue (26.64±5.02) compared to the control group (64.18±5.93) with a p = 0.000. The Cis+TQ25 group (51.95±2.98) and the Cis+TQ50 group (56.19±5.43) significantly increase SOD expression in cochlear tissue compared to the Cis group (26.64±5.02) with a p = 0.009 and a p = 0.002.Conclusion: Thymoquinone decreases oxidative stress caused by cisplatin by upregulating SOD expression in Wistar rat cochlea.Keywords: Antioxidants; Cisplatin; Cochlea; Oxidative stress; Rats; Thymoquinone
Prevalence of programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) Expression among Tumor Samples from Iraqi Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Yahya Alaa Qasim , A Rajab Alhamadani Zina , Z. Ahmed Samir , Fawzi Hussain Ahmad
Published: February 2025

Background: In a subgroup of patients with advanced stage lung cancer, immunotherapy that specifically targets the PD-L1/PD-1 pathway has been demonstrated to enhance survival. Expression of PD-L1 in cancer cells has been recognized as a promising biomarker for predicting the probable response of patients to anti-PD-L1 or anti-PD-1 therapy. The objective of this study is to examine the frequency of PD-L1 expression in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in Iraqi patients and its association with clinicopathological parameters that can offer useful insights for making treatment approaches more effective and enhancing clinical outcomes.Methods: This is a cross sectional study on 94 non-small cell lung cancer tumor samples collected from teaching laboratories of Medical City Teaching Complex. The programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression was evaluated using immunohistochemistry. PD-L1 protein expression level is established by usage of Tumor Proportion Score (TPS). The specimen would be regarded to possess positive PD-L1expression result if the TPS ≥ 1% and to have high PD-L1 expression if the TPS ≥ 50%. PD-L1 expression is then compared with different clincopathological features.Results: Positive PD-L1 expression (≥1%) was seen in 39 cases (41.5%) of NSCLC patients. In 12 cases (12.7%), there was high expression in ≥50% of tumor cells. of NSCLCs. A non-significant association was found between age& PD-L1 scores. While PD-L1 levels were significantly expressed with higher levels in female patients than males.Conclusions: High levels of PD-L1 expression is observed in a significant percentage of NSCLC. Immunohistochemistry is needed to reveal cases that benefit from immunotherapy. A lower patient age was correlated with higher PD-L1 expression.Keywords: Programmed cell death ligand 1, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Tumor proportion score
A novel combinatorial approach for the Identification of Cutibacterium namnetense and Cutibacterium modestum from Facial Acne Samples
Authors: Sivasamugham Lalita Ambigai , Subramaniam Geetha , Shing Wong Ling , Gunabalasingam Preamala , Visayaragawan Nithiya , Ramli Nurfara Ain , Li-Lian Gan , Vythilingam Ravindran , Agarwal Anshoo
Published: February 2025

Background:  Cutibacterium spp. is one of the most understudied bacteria and this is owed to its slow growing nature and its stringent requirement for anoxic conditions. To date, shortgun metagenomic sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS are widely used for species detection but, the latter is not able to distinguish C. acnes from C. modestum and C. namnetense. Our study has innovatively combined colony morphology, biochemical assays and16s rRNA gene sequencing to identify C. acnes as well as the underreported C. namnetense and C. modestum from facial clinical acne samples.Methods: The clinical samples were obtained using a non-invasive method from acne patients at the Dermatology Clinic of Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, Seremban, Malaysia between January 2022 to December 2022. Colonies of Cutibacterium spp. were screened on BHI agar followed by subjecting them to the catalase and indole tests. The isolates were verified as Cutibacterium spp. using API20A and 16s rRNA Sanger gene sequencing.Result: Out of 68 Cutibacterium spp. isolates, 3 were identified as C. modestum and 1 as C. namnetense while the rest were C. acnes. All isolates were present as raised, white colonies with 0.03 to 1mm in diameter on BHI agar. 89.71% of these isolates were indole producers. All isolates were identified as C. acnes in API20A but, the 16srRNA gene sequencing revealed 4 isolates as C. modestum and C. namnetense.Conclusion: This study is the first to report the isolation of C. namnetense and C. modestum in clinical facial acne samples from Malaysia and across Asia, employing a modified combination of morphological, biochemical, and 16srRNA gene analyses. This methodical yet straightforward approach serves as a viable alternative in research settings lacking access to advanced techniques like MALDI-TOF and shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Moreover, this conventional isolation approach is valuable in assessing the sensitivity of the isolates to inhibitory agents apart from antibiotics, expanding researchers' abilities to develop potent antibacterial agents required for human health and wellbeing.Keywords:  Acne; Clinical Samples; Combinatorial; Identification
Androgen Receptor (AR) ablation encumbers the expansion and function of T regulatory cells (Treg) in a male mouse model
Authors: Altuwaijri Saleh , Albarrak Saleh Mohammed
Published: February 2025

Background: Many autoimmune diseases have a higher prevalence in females than males but there is no clear explanation for this phenomenon. Naturally occurring CD4+CD25+FOXP3+ Treg cells carry out a vital role in immune tolerance.  We postulate that androgen may influence Treg cells differentiation and function.Methods: Eight to twelve weeks old wild-type (WT) and androgen receptor knockout (ARKO) male mice (C57BL/6) were utilized. Treg cells in diverse lymphoid organs were separated with an easySep selection kit and sorted with FACSAria. Treg cells were phenotypically and functionally characterized by flow cytometry analysis (FACS) and an in vitro immune suppressive assay. Results: Significantly Lower prevalence of thymic and peripheral Treg cells were noted in ARKO mice compared to the WT mice. Sorted ARKO Treg cells were functionally less suppressive than their counterparts in WT mice.Conclusion: Our data suggest that the androgen receptor (AR) signaling pathway may be implicated in Treg cell expansion and function. To our knowledge, this study is the first to look into how AR knockout affects Treg cells. Therefore, it might flashlight the mechanisms of inflammatory and autoimmune disease.Keywords: Androgen receptor; ARKO mice; Immunity; Immunosuppression; Treg cells
Ruellia tuberosa L. Leaf Extract Improves Histopathological Damages in Kidneys of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats
Authors: Gordon Camelia Elizabeth , Solikhah Tridiganita Intan , Yuniarti Wiwik Misaco , Miftakhurrozaq Ragil Kusnandar
Published: February 2025

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) characterized by hyperglycemia and insulin dysfunction, leading to redox imbalance and increased Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). This oxidative stress condition can lead to kidney damage. While drugs like metformin are commonly used to treat diabetes, they can also cause damage to the kidney. Therefore, exploring natural alternatives, such as Ruellia tuberosa L. leaves, is important to minimize side effects and protect kidney function.Methods: This study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five treatments and five replications. The negative control group received distilled water, while the positive control group was injected with alloxan (150 mg/kgBW) and treated with metformin (50 mg/kg BW). Treatment groups (P1, P2, and P3) received alloxan (150 mg/kg BW) and Ruellia tuberosa L. extract at doses of 200, 400, and 800 mg/kg BW, respectively. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test, and if the extract showed an effect on the kidney condition, post hoc analysis with the Mann-Whitney test was performed.Results: The results of the study showed that there was kidney damage characterized by glomerular necrosis, degeneration of tubular cells, and necrosis of renal tubular cells due to alloxan induction. However, giving Ruellia tuberosa L. extract at doses of 200, 400, and 800 mg/kgBW can prevent kidney damage.Conclusion: The data analysis results indicate that the Ruellia tuberosa L. leaf extract can prevent kidney damage in alloxan-induced diabetic white rats, with the recommended effective dose of 800 mg/kgBW.Keywords: Alloxan, Degeneration, Diabetes, Necrosis, Tubules