bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of Guided Inquiry Model Tools Assisted Palm Fiber Composite Media in Sound Wave Material
Authors: Haerani Selviana , Doyan Aris , Taufik Muhammad
Published: April 2021

This study aims to determine the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of the development of inquiry model learning devices guided by palm fiber composite media in sound wave material. The research method used is the research and Development (R&D) method with a 4D model consisting of definition, design, development, and dissemination stage.  Learning tools developed in the form of syllabus, Learning Implementation Plan (RPP), Learner Worksheet (LKPD), test instruments, palm fiber composite media, and learning video. Validation results show the learning device components in the category are so valid that they are feasible for use in learning.  Reliability of syllabus, Learning Implementation Plan (RPP), Learner Worksheet (LKPD), test instruments, palm fiber composite media, and learning video above 75% show all components assessed to be in the reliable category. The results of teacher response, student response, and learning implementation are in the very practical category. Learners' learning outcomes increased with a gain of 0.63 in the medium category. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the learning device of the guided inquiry model assisted by palm fiber composite media in sound wave material is feasible, practical, and effective.
Continuous Development and Cultivation of Soybean as A Result of Multigamma Irradiation through Final Purifying Method
Authors: Pasangka Bartholomeus , Gorby Irvandi
Published: April 2021

Soybean was the first legumes in Indonesia with production more decreased, while fulfill of public societies were increased. In order that, it was necessary developed and cultivated with technology application. The main problem investigated in this work was the continuous development of Soybean as a result of multi-gamma irradiation on the first year of research. On the second, third, and the fourth year of research, varieties of mutants were purified by carefully selection while growth of plant until to harvest. The selection type was individual selections. In the same time was done multi-locations test. This work obtained five variations of superior varieties of mutant after purifying, which production range about 3.58 -5.12 t/ha, and the total average production about 4.48 t/ha. Range production of initial variety about 1.96-2.61 t/ha and average production of initial (control) soybean about 2.40 t/ha. Percentage rate production of superior selected mutant variety after purifying about 46.47%
Evidence-based primary care approach to treating people with COVID-19 infection to prevent life-threatening complications: A review of the evidence for practical application in a clinical setting
Authors: Thomas A Sharon
Published: April 2021

The NIH has published treatment guidelines for treating COVID-19 patients in the hospital. However, as of this writing, there are no established protocols for treating COVID-19 positive patients in primary care. Accordingly, this investigator has taken on the task of reviewing the medical literature to be able to propose evidence-based protocols for treating COVID-19 positive patients in primary care. The CDC is advising people to do nothing when they find out they are positive for COVID-19 unless they have symptoms. The evidence from the literature irrefutably shows COVID-19 infection evokes a massive and deadly hyperinflammatory response called the “Cytokine storm” and that Cytokine levels in the blood have a predictive value in identifying an impending Cytokine storm. With such data primary care providers can effectively lower Cytokine levels and prevent critical illness and death. Accordingly, this paper presents identification of the problem of not having standard practices in primary care for people who are positive for COVID-19 and not knowing who is at risk. Moreover, the evidence shows that knowing vitamin D levels and correcting deficiencies can go a long way in reducing Cytokine levels. Additionally, the literature review presents evidence that undeniably shows the stark possibility that many of the COVID-19 related deaths can be prevented by identifying who is at risk for the Cytokine storm and other complications and providing early treatment even before symptoms appear.
Experiences of patients with lung cancer receiving concurrent chemo-radiotherapy
Authors: Eunsook Choi , Sunhee Park
Published: April 2021

Purpose: In an aspect of qualitative treatment, this research gathered lung cancer patients’ actual experiences to understand deeply, such as their expectation for treatment results, their difficulties during treatment, and their various requests to their family and medical teams. Methods: From May to June 2013, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 9 lung cancer patients. Data were collected through a tape-recorded in-depth interview. The analysis of the data was made through the qualitative method. Results: 124 themes regarding the experience were found. From these 35 concepts, 24 subcategories were emerged. The core category was enduring hardship of the treatment with the hope for full recovery. Six categories included ‘Wishing to be cured but concern about recurrence’, ‘Receiving radiation treatment with pleasure and difficult at the same time’. ‘Being sorry for their family’s full support and trying to stand alone‘, ‘Having confidence in their medical team’, ‘regretting for their old days’, and ‘Wanting to live a long life without illness and pain’. Conclusion: The results of this study would help oncology nurses to understand the lung cancer patients receiving concurrent chemo-radiotherapy (CCRT) and to develop a quality of life improvement program for physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of nursing.
Study of the analgesic effect of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Citrus aurantifolia (Rutaceae) in mice
Authors: Ouattara-Soro Fatou Shchérazade  , Acray-Zengbe Pétronille  , Febry Kobenan Yéboua Joseph  , Abizi Georges
Published: April 2021

Citrus aurantifolia (Rutaceae) is a plant used in traditional medicine in the treatment of inflammatory and analgesic pathologies. The objective of this study was to evaluate the analgesic activity of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Citrus aurantifolia in mice. The phytochemical study revealed flavonoids, tannins, polyphenols, coumarins, saponosides and polyterpene sterols and the absence of alkaloids. Concerning the acute toxicity study at the single dose of 2000 mg/ Kg pc orally, it revealed that the aqueous extract of the leaves of Citrus aurantifolia is not toxic. Thus, according to OECD guideline 423, the oral LD50 of this extract is in the range of 2000-5000 mg/kg bw. The analgesic activity of the aqueous extract of Citrus aurantifolia orally was determined by evaluating the rate of inhibition of pain caused by acetic acid. The 250 mg/kg bw and 500 mg/kg bw doses of the aqueous extract administered orally all showed analgesic activity. The best analgesic activity was obtained with an inhibition rate of 88.64% for the 250 mg/kg bw dose. The best analgesic activity was obtained with an inhibition rate of 88.64% for the 250 mg/kg bw dose, while with the 500 mg/kg bw dose, the inhibition rate of pain sensation was 47.57%. Therefore, the extract has an analgesic effect at low doses.
A prospective comparative study to evaluate the effect of Myo-inositol plus diet vs diet alone in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: B Swathi  , A Deepthi  , B Sravani  , Rekha  , S Namratha  , R Sandhya
Published: April 2021

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of Myo-inositol plus diet and diet alone in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. Materials and methods: A Randomized Prospective study was carried out in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus patients to evaluate the efficacy of Myoinositol+diet vs Diet alone in the department of Gynaecology, Durgabhai Deshmukh Hospital, a 300 bedded multispecialty hospital from September 2018-April 2019.OGTT test was conducted to measure blood glucose levels. Results: Among the total number of patients (60), Myoinositol + diet is given in 50% and diet is given in 50% of the patients. Among 30 patients on diet, 19 patients couldn’t control rising blood glucose levels and were prescribed insulin for reduction of blood glucose levels. Among 30 patients on myoinositol+ diet, 4 patients couldn’t control 1 hr blood glucose levels and were prescribed insulin to control blood glucose levels. Conclusion: This study showed that Myoinositol + diet is effective than only diet with respect to decrease in blood glucose levels and safety among patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Therefore, we conclude that myoinositol + diet is safe and effective in reducing fasting and 2hr blood glucose levels.
Potential of an aqueous extract of Lippia multiflora Moldenke (Verbenaceae) in the treatment of anxiety disorders: Possible involvement of serotoninergic transmission
Authors: Joseph Ngaibi  , Germain Sotoing Taiwe  , Jacqueline Stephanie Kameni Njapdounke  , Bigued  , Yvette Nguezeye  , Neteydji Sidiki  , Elisabeth Ngo Bum
Published: April 2021

Ethnopharmacological relevance: The leaves and stems of Lippia multiflora Moldenke (Verbenaceae) are used in traditional medicine to treat depression, anxiety and epilepsy. Aim of the study: The present study investigated the anxiolytic-like effects of Lippia multiflora aqueous extracts in experimental models of anxiety. Materials and methods: Elevated plus maze and open field tests were used to evaluate anxiety and exploratory behaviour. The possible mechanism of action of Lippia multiflora were investigated after pretreatment of animal with agonist and antagonist of serotonin receptors, such as: mCPP, a partial agonist at the 5-HT2C receptors; Way-100635, a selective 5-HT1A receptors antagonist; and DOI, the 5-HT2A/2C receptors agonist. The levels of monoamine neurotransmitters were evaluated in the brain. Results: In the elevated plus maze, Lippia multiflora increased the number of entries into and percentage of time in open arms, and reduced rearing, head dipping, and percentage of time in closed arms. These effects were blocked with the agonist and antagonist of serotonin receptors. In the open field, Lippia multiflora increased crossing and reduced rearing and defecation. The endogenous levels of noradrenaline, dopamine and serotonin in the brain homogenates remain comparable to that distilled water-treated animals. Conclusion: It could be concluded that Lippia multiflora aqueous extracts, used in traditional medicine in Cameroon for the treatment of depression, anxiety and epilepsy seemed to possess anxiolytic properties in mice. These effects might be mediated by serotonin receptors, but not by modulation of the levels of monoamine neurotransmitters when the extract is administered once after one hour.
Antimicrobial resistance among fungi from patients with urinary tract infections in Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Dauphin Dighitoghi Moro  , Oluwole Moses David
Published: April 2021

The incidence of fungal urinary tract infections has risen gradually and has thus constituted a public health challenge. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of urinary tract infections by fungi in two health centres in Ojo, Lagos. A total of 200 patients attending the health centers constituting 160 males’ urines and 40 females’ vaginal swabs were recruited for this study. Midstream urine samples and vaginal swabs were aseptically collected and processed using standard mycological techniques. Fungal isolates were identified based on cultural characteristics, lactophenol blue stain, chlamydospore formation, colony colour on CHROM agar Candida medium and API yeast identification. Antifungal susceptibility testing of the isolates was performed by using the Broth dilution and Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion methods using two of the most commonly used antifungal agents. A total of 122 fungal isolates, of which 68 (55.7%) were Candida spp. and 54(44.3%) Aspergillus spp. were recovered. The Candida spp. included 64 (52.5%) C. albicans and 4(3.3%) C. glabrata while Aspergillus spp. included A. flavus, 20(16.4%), A. fumigatus, 24 (19.8%) and A niger, 10(8.2%). The most common fungal pathogens in the urinary tracts of the subjects were Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus. Both C. albicans and A. fumigatus were highly susceptible to both fluconazole and amphotericin B in dimethyl sulphoxide and water (90-100%). Similarly, all Aspergillus spp. were susceptible to both antifungals except A. flavus which showed a slight resistance (10-15%), which appears to be emerging. Both fluconazole and amphotericin B still show high chances of therapeutic efficacy against fungal infections of the urinary tracts.
Antipyretic effect of ethanol extract of plant leaves of garden croton (Codiaeum variegatum) in male mice
Authors: Mohammad Kanedi  , Wawan Abdullah Setiawan  , Kusuma Handayani  , Nopiansyah  , Vivi Febriyanti
Published: April 2021

Codiaeum variegatum (L.) is known to contain bioactive compounds that have many pharmacological properties such as abortifacient, antiamoebic, antibacterial, anticancer, antifungal, and antioxidant. This study aims to reveal whether the ethanol fraction of leaf extract of this plant has antipyretic activity. The male mice (n=25) with a weigh range of 20 – 30 g were divided into five groups (5 mice each). To make pyrexia condition, the animals were induced with DPT-HB-HIB vaccine. The ingredients given to the animals were as follows: distilled water as the negative control; standard drug (paracetamol) as positive control; and three different dosage of croton leaves extract namely: 71.5, 143 and 286 mg/kg BW. The body temperature of the mice was measured using a digital thermometer through the rectal opening every 30 minutes for 180 minutes. The results showed that ethanol fraction of croton plant leaf extract at the dosage of 143 and 286 mg/kg BW statistically have the same effect as paracetamol in decreasing body temperature of mice. Therefore, it can be concluded that plant extract of garden croton is potential to be used as antipyretic remedy.
Trend analysis of heavy metals, Ni, Pb, Cd and As in marine sediments – A case study of ONGC Block (KG OSN 2009/2) in Krishna-Godavari Basin, Bay of Bengal
Authors: Pramod Kumar  , G. L. Das  , Atul Garg
Published: April 2021

Heavy metals can be termed as conservative pollutants, introduce into the aquatic systems as a result of the weathering of soils and rocks, from under water volcanic eruption and other anthropogenic activities. Thereby it changes the natural concentration of metals in seawater resulting in a ten or even hundred fold increase near the source of an effluent discharge. While some metals like manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) are biologically important for marine life, others like Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), and Arsenic (As) are non-essential and become toxic at higher concentrations. Associated to particulate matters, heavy metals tends to stay in solution for a very long time, but they will end up in the sediments, Therefore concentrations in the sediments are often higher than those in solution. In the sediments, these particles may form an important secondary source of contamination, even after the primary source has disappeared. Therefore, there is a need for timescale monitoring of the levels of these metals in all the marine resources, so as to establish the trends that could be linked to anthropogenic activities. In this paper, the effect of E&P activities of ONGC Block (KG OSN 2009/2) in Krishna-Godavari Basin, Bay of Bengal is studied, by carrying out a trend analysis of heavy metal concentration (60Ni, 208Pb, 111Cd, and 75As) in the sediments from this block. Sediments samples were collected from the ONGC Block (KG OSN 2009/2) using OSPAR commission guidelines and the heavy metal concentration values averaged out. These average values are used to analyze the trend for a period extending from 2015 up to 2019. In the years 2016, the pollution level recorded was minimum. Overall, from 2015 to 2019, 208Pb shows a decreasing trend line, but 60Ni, 111Cd, and 75As shows an increasing trend line. Albeit the increasing trend of 60Ni, 111Cd, and 75As concentration are a matter of concern, but all the values are below the ERL (effects range low) set by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), USA. Hence, it can be concluded that the oil field activity of ONGC in the Eastern Offshore has not made any significant impact on the marine environment, in terms of heavy metal pollution. A statistical analysis in terms of Relative Contamination Factors and Pollution Load Index has also been done in the paper.
Dynamics of motor vehicle equipped with post-impact control system to avoid other road accidents
Authors: Sava Daniel  , Copae Ion
Published: April 2021

The paper presents elements related to the dynamics of the vehicle equipped with a post-impact dynamics control system, so if a first impact has occurred. Possible solutions are given in practice. A mathematical model used for the post-impact control system is presented. A real operational accident is targeted, through the comparative study in case of lack and in case of existence of a post-impact control system.
Heavy metal accumulation in marine sediments - An assessment in ONGC’s platforms in Mumbai High Region, Arabian Sea
Authors: Pramod Kumar  , G. L. Das  , Atul Garg
Published: April 2021

Heavy metal pollution, in the aquatic ecosystem, especially sediments, has become an area of concern garnering increasing attention since the past few decades. Some metals like manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) are biologically important for marine life, others like lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and Arsenic (As) are non-essential and become toxic at higher concentrations. These metals introduced into the marine ecosystem mainly due to anthropogenic activities. These heavy metals when discharged into the marine ecosystem may be absorbed in suspended solids, remain in seawater, etc., but ultimately end up in the sediments which act as a “sink” and later the “source”, due to their restricted mobility. Hence, monitoring the heavy metal concentrations in these marine sediments over a period of time is of great help in checking the pollution level and identifying the trend, which in turn will be instrumental in formulating sustainable practices. The paper mainly focuses on the study of the concentration of non-essential heavy metals in sea sediment around the operational areas of ONGC in western offshore area. The distribution of heavy metals in the sediments of ONGC’s exploratory blocks in Mumbai High Region, Arabian Sea was investigated. Surface sediment samples collected from 5 platforms (R-12A, BLQ, NBP, ICP and NQ) of Mumbai High Region, Arabian Sea and digested samples were analyzed by ICP-MS for 75As, 111Cd and 208Pb. Comparison of results in studied 5 platforms with various sediment quality guidelines is discussed to assess the present contamination. It reveals that sediments in study area are not contaminated with respect to perceived heavy metals. Generated data will assist in future for proactive measures and minimize the impact of anthropogenic sources.
Assessment of marine environment by ABC (abundance biomass comparison) analysis—A case study on western offshore area of Arabian Sea
Authors: G L Das  , Pramod Kumar  , Atul Garg
Published: April 2021

Assessment of the variations in marine ecosystem can be effectively monitored using benthic fauna because pollutants from any source will ultimately end in the seabed. The benthic communities play an important role in the transfer of materials from primary production through detrital pool into higher tropic levels, including commercially exploitable fish. Majority of the benthic fauna are sedentary and sessile in nature and cannot avoid any environmental perturbation, hence are considered sensitive indicator of change in the environment caused by natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Based on the analysis of abundance and biomass of benthic communities, one very important and effective study in analyzing marine environment i.e. ABC (Abundance-Biomass Comparison) has been adopted in this paper.
The fading affect bias (FAB) is strongest for Jews and Buddhists and weakest for participants without religious affiliations: An exploratory analysis
Authors: Jeffrey A. Gibbons  , Sherman A. Lee  , Luke P. Fernandez  , Emma D. Friedmann  , Kaylee D. Harris  , Hannah E. Brown  , Rachel D. Prohaska
Published: April 2021

The fading affect bias (FAB) is a robust phenomenon where unpleasant affect fades faster than pleasant affect. The FAB is believed to be coping mechanism designed to make life appear pleasant in the face of hardships and adversities. The FAB persists across several cultures and many event types (e.g., alcohol, religious, and death), even though low FAB has been demonstrated for social media events, videogame events, and events labeled as religious, but not spiritual. Although religion is also believed to make life more satisfying by providing existential meaning and social connectedness for their followers, research to date, has not examined religious differences in the FAB. Therefore, we examined the FAB using 2 measures of fading affect across participants’ self-reported religious affiliations and we found robust FAB effects for all categories except for an extremely small sample of Islamic followers. The FAB effects were strongest for Jewish and Buddhist affiliations and they were weakest for participants who did not report a well-known religious affiliation. The findings extend the literature on the FAB to religious belief systems. Future research should replicate the current study, examine the FAB for larger samples of Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and Jews, and test explanations for differential FAB effects across religious affiliations.
Determination of sources, spatial variability, and concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in surface water and sediment of Imiringi River
Authors: Timi Tarawou  , Young Erepamowei  , Ayobami Aigberua
Published: April 2021

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are very toxic and persistent environmental micro-contaminants that possess health-impacting tendencies. Environmental levels of PAHs are mainly exacerbated by anthropogenic activities. At elevated concentrations, PAHs become toxic and readily bio-magnify across the food chain. This study was undertaken to determine the concentration and identify possible sources of PAHs in Imiringi River. PAH concentrations depicted the following ranges; Oswan-1 (0.00046 – 0.05010 mg/L and 0.00002 – 0.01812 mg/kg); Olem-1 (0.02428 - 2.86264 mg/L and 0.00151 - 3.96536 mg/kg); Oswan-4 (0.00041 - 0.30012 mg/L and 0.00143 - 0.04530 mg/kg) for water and sediment samples respectively. PAHs mostly exceeded the recommended maximum contaminant levels (MCL) stipulated by United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), while high molecular weight PAHs (4 – 6 ring PAHs) are prevalent in the environment. The applied diagnostic ratio (fluoranthene/pyrene) values for surface waters at Oswan-1 (0.8364) and Olem-1 (0.7337), and sediment at Olem-1 (0.4894) were less than 1, thereby reflecting petrogenic PAHs (from gasoline and diesel). On the other hand, Fluoranthene/Pyrene ratio of sediments from Oswan-1 (2.4558), Oswan-4 (2.3565) and surface water at Oswan-4 (2.0252) depicted values greater than 1, indicating pyrogenic PAHs (from coal combustion). Results further showed Fluoranthene/(Fluoranthene + Pyrene) ratio for all sampling locations at values greater than 0.4 for both surface water and sediment. Hence, revealing pyrogenic source PAHs (from combustion of fossil fuel, coal, grass, wood, etc). Overall, the water body showed reasonable hydrocarbon contamination. As such, it is unsuitable for consumption, as well as recreational and agricultural activities. The application of One-way ANOVA statistics showed spatial variability (p < 0.05) for different PAH species across different sections of river, while principal component analysis (PCA) revealed discrete similarities for most PAHs, excluding anthracene and Dibenz(a,h)anthracene.
Hydrogels for management of chronic wound healing
Authors: IM Cardoso-Daodu  , CP Azubuike  , MO Ilomuanya
Published: April 2021

Chronic wounds occur when one wound healing process or a sequence of wound healing events are affected resulting in slow healing of the wound thereby placing the patient in deep pain. Various diseases and conditions can delay the process of wound healing. Wound healing can be classified into four main stages: hemostasis, inflammation, remodeling, and scar tissue formation with each phase overlapping one another. The skin is the largest organ in the body. It protects the entire external surface of the human body and is the primary site of interaction with the outside environment. There is therefore a need to fabricate an ideal dressing through scientific research and investigations. Hydrogels are a three-dimensional network of hydrophilic polymers that can swell in water and absorb copious amounts of water while maintaining their structure because of their chemical or physical crosslinking of individual polymer chains. A hydrogel must be composed of at least 10% water. Hydrogels possess the flexibility and water percentage which is remarkably like tissues. They are biocompatible and biodegradable which makes them ideal for dermal wound healing.
Program Corporate Social Responsibility Pertamina Aviation Hang Nadim “Desa Berdikari” in Batam
Authors: Alexius Alexius , Mashur Dadang , Kusuma Habibie Dedi
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this article is to frame the specific role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) by taking of regional potential development through Pertamina Aviation Hang Nadim Batam. The implementation of this corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity was carried out by Pertamina Aviation Hang Nadim of Batam. Pertamina implements corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities for people, planet, and profit purposes. During the period of June 2017-June 2018, this activities has relized 4 (four) CSR activites with the main headline “Desa Berdikari” all of which were held in Batu Besar Village, Nongsa District in Batam. The impact of this CSR activities is to reduce the number of youth dropping out of school, unemployment, as well as an increase in income, and a decrease in the number of malnutrition under-five. This article is the result of research conducted with qualitative with a describtion approach.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA MATERI SISTEM PERNAPASAN PADA MANUSIA DAN HEWAN DENGAN MENERAPKAN PENDEKATAN COOPERATIVE INTEGRATED READING AND COMPOSITION DI KELAS XI MIA-3 SMA NEGERI 1 NGIMBANG LAMONGAN
Authors: Sun'an Muchammad
Published: April 2021

Model pembelajaran CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) adalah model pembelajaran dimana siswa dalam kelas dibagi dalam kelompok-kelompok kecil yang beranggotakan 4 sampai 5 dan setiap kelompok harus heterogen. Siswa dalam kelompok dituntut untuk dapat bekerjasama untuk menemukan ide pokok dan memberi tanggapan terhadap wacana yang telah diberikan oleh guru. Dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran tersebut diharapkan peserta didik mampu mencari, menganalisis dan menggunakan informasi dengan sedikit atau bahkan tanpa bantuan guru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) pelaksanaan pendekatan kontekstual dengan model pembelajaran CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) pada materi sistem pernapasan pada manusia dan hewan, (2) respon siswa terhadap penerapan model pembelajaran CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) pada materi sistem pernapasan pada manusia dan hewan bila ditinjau dari minat siswa pada mata pelajaran Biologi, dan (3) ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) pada materi sistem pernapasan pada manusia dan hewan. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK, dengan RPP dan LKS sebagai perangkat pembelajaran. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan: Tes Hasil Belajar, Lembar pengamatan pengelolaan pembelajaran, lembar pengamatan aktivitas siswa dan angket respon siswa. Hasil pengamatan dan pembahasan, diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa: (1) Model pembelajaran CIRC dapat menarik siswa untuk senang belajar sebesar 90% dan membantu memahami pelajaran sebesar 77,5%. Sehingga pembelajaran CIRC merupakan model pembelajaran yang efektif jika digunakan, (2) Hasil belajar siswa meningkat pada setiap putaran yaitu pada putaran I diperoleh ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 80% dengan nilai rata-rata 68,85; putaran II diperoleh ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 97,5% dengan nilai rata-rata 75; dan putaran III diperoleh ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 100% dengan nilai rata-rata 79,2. Sehingga penerapan model pembelajaran CIRC ini efektif jika diterapkan.

Kata kunci : Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC)
OPTIMALISASI KINERJA KOMITE SEKOLAH DALAM PENGOLAHAN SATUAN UNIT PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Fathurrahman Fathurrahman
Published: April 2021

Komite Sekolah adalah badan mandiri yang mewadahi peran serta masyarakat dalam rangka meningkatkan mutu, pemerataan, dan efisiensi pengelolaan pendidikan di satuan pendidikan, baik pada pendidikan pra sekolah, jalur pendidikan sekolah maupun jalur pendidikan luar sekolah. Pembahasan yang berkaitan dengan peran dan fungsi komite sekolah telah banyak dilakukan. Kesadaran dan partisipasi masyarakat dalam ikut serta mengelola pendidikan juga semakin meningkat. Artikel ini mengkaji secara konseptual tentang optimalisasi kinerja, posisi kelembagaan, peran, fungsi, sumberdaya, dan wawasan kependidikan pengurus komite sekolah yang berhubungan dengan bagaimana satuan unit pendidikan di kelola. Kinerja komite sekolah dalam pengelolaan sekolah dalam dilihat melalui tiga komponen antara lain; penguatan kelembagaan komite sekolah, peningkatan kemampuan organisasional pengurus komite sekolah, dan peningkatan wawasan kependidikan pengurus komite sekolah. Berikut tantangan Komite sekolah untuk senantiasa adaptif terhadap perubahan dan perkembangan dunia pendidikan.

Kata Kunci: Kinerja komite sekolah, pengolahan pendidikan
HUBUNGAN ANTARA PERHATIAN ORANG TUA TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA DALAM BIDANG STUDI GEOGRAFI KELAS VIII SMP AL – IRSYAD KOTA TERNATE
Authors: Djafar Fitri Annisa , Pasongli Hernita , Robo Tamrin , Tolangara A.R
Published: April 2021

Keluarga menjadi lingkungan pendidikan yang paling mendasar, pertama dan utama, karena di sinilah anak mengenal dunia pertama kalinya, lingkungan di luar dirinya. Kemudian disebut lingkungan pendidikan yang utama bagi anak, karena keberhasilan pendidikan anak dalam keluarga ketika anak berada dalam usia dini  yang dikenal sebagai usia emas (golden age), akan sangat berpengaruh pada keberhasilan pendidikan periode perkembangan anak berikutnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui hubungan antara perhatian orang tua terhadap prestasi belajar siswa dalam bidang studi geografi  kelas VIII SMP Al – Irsyad Kota Ternate. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif, sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP AL-Irsyad Kota Ternate yang berjumlah 33 orang siswa. Teknik dalam pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang positif antara perhatian orang tua terhadap prestasi belajar siswa dalam bidang studi geografi kelas VIII SMP Al-Irsyad Kota Ternate, besar hubungan perhatian orang tua dan prestasi belajar adalah 89 %. Semakin tinggi perhatian orang tua maka akan semakin tinggi pula prestasi belajar siswa. Hal   ini   berarti   bentuk-bentuk   perhatian   orang   tua seperti  pemberian bimbingan dan nasehat, pengawasan terhadap anak, pemberian penghargaan dan hukuman, pemenuhan fasilitas belajar, penciptaan suasana rumah yang tenang, nyaman, dan tenteram serta pemberian keteladanan, pengarahan, dan dukungan dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa.
TINJAUAN FILSAFAT HUMANISME: STUDI PEMIKIRAN PAULO FREIRE DALAM PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Fadli Rizky Very
Published: April 2021

Pendidikan humanis adalah suatu proses pendidikan yang menganut alirat filsafat humanisme,  dimana proses pendidikan menempatkan manusia sebagai salah satu objek terpenting dalam pendidikan. Pendidikan humanis didasari dengan persamaan kedudukan manusia, Paulo freire merupakan tokoh yang menggagas pendidikan humanis yang terkenal dengan konsep pendidikan dalam filsafat pendidikan humanisme, yaitu pendidikan yang membebaskan. Paulo Freire berperan dalam dinamika perkembangan pendidikan di Brazil. Latar belakang pemikirannya terbentuk atas realita ketimpangan pendidikan yang ada di daerahnya. Artikel ini berisikan tentang konsep pendidikan Paulo Freire yang beraliran filsafat humanisme. Tujuan dari penulisan artikel ini adalah mendeskripsikan pendidikan aliran filsafat humanisme dalam pemikiran Paulo Freire. Adapun jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah library research atau penelitian kepustakaan yang khusus mengkaji suatu masalah untuk memperoleh data dalam pembahasan.
IMPLEMENTASI TRILOGI PENDIDIKAN KI HAJAR DEWANTARA UNTUK TENAGA PENDIDIK DI INDONESIA
Authors: Kusumastita Imelda Indah
Published: April 2021

Pendidikan merupakan proses yang dilalui sebagai bentuk peningkatan kualitas manusia. Dalam suatu negara peningkatan mutu pendidikan sangat penting. Jika mutu pendidikan suatu negara semakin berkembang maka kualitas manusia juga akan meningkat. Dalam proses mewujudkan tujuan pendidikan nasional dibutuhkan seorang pembimbing yang disebut sebagai guru atau tenaga pendidik. Tenaga pendidik merupakan seseorang yang memiliki peranan penting dalam proses kemajuan mutu pendidikan. Seorang tenaga pendidik harus memiliki banyak kemampuan, selain itu tenaga pendidik juga harus memiliki sikap tauladan yang baik untuk peserta didiknya (Leonard, 2015). Trilogi pendidikan Ki Hajar Dewantara merupakan sebuah semboyan pendidikan yang dicetuskan oleh beliau. Semboyan ini tidak hanya berupa semboyan, tetapi memiliki makna yang begitu mendalam terutama bagi pendidikan di Indonesia. Dengan adanya penerapan trilogi pendidikan Ki Hajar Dewantara untuk tenaga pendidik ini diharapkan kualitas pendidik di Indonesia semakin baik, sehingga mutu pendidikan di Indonesia juga lebih meningkat di setiap tahunnya.
PENERAPAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF MODEL TEAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALIZATION UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS VII-B SMP NEGERI 2 NGIMBANG TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019/2020
Authors: Nurhayati Umi
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini berdasarkan permasalahan: (a) Bagaimanakah peningkatan prestasi belajar siswa dengan diterapkannya metode pembelajaran kooperatif model Team Assisted Individualization? (b) Bagaimanakah pengaruh metode pembelajaran kooperatif model Team Assisted Individualization terhadap motivasi belajar siswa Kelas VII-B SMP Negeri 2 Ngimbang di Kabupaten Lamongan tahun pelajaran 2019/2020? Sedangkan tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: (a) Untuk mengetahui peningkatan prestasi belajar siswa setelah diterapkannya metode pembelajaran kooperatif model Team Assisted Individualization. (b) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh motivasi belajar siswa setelah diterapkan metode pembelajaran kooperatif model Team Assisted Individualization. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan (action research) sebanyak tiga putaran. Setiap putaran terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu: rancangan, kegiatan dan pengamatan, refleksi, dan refisi. Sasaran penelitian ini adalah siswa Kelas VII-B SMP Negeri 2 Ngimbang. Data yang diperoleh berupa hasil tes formatif, lembar observasi kegiatan belajar mengajar. Dari hasil analisis didapatkan bahwa prestasi belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan dari siklus I sampai siklus III yaitu, siklus I (65,59%), siklus II (77,27%), siklus III (93,31%). Simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah metode kooperatif model Team Assisted Individualization dapat berpengaruh positif terhadap motivasi belajarsiswa Kelas VII-B SMP Negeri 2 Ngimbang, serta model pembelajaran ini dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu alternative dalam pembelajaran matematika.
Manajemen Sekolah Berbasis Pesantren di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al Iman Bulus Gebang Purworejo
Authors: Muslim Abdul Ghofir
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: 1) Perencanaan/rekrutmen sumber daya manusia di MTs Al Iman Bulus, 2) Pembinaan sumber daya manusia di Mts Al Iman Bulus, 3) Evaluasi sumber daya manusia pada tenaga pendidik di MTs Al Iman Bulus. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif kualitatif yaitu dengan memberikan ulasan atau interpretasi terhadap data yang diperoleh sehingga lebih jelas dan bermakna. Hasil penelitian adalah mengevaluasi program kerja di MTs Al Iman Bulus dimaksudkan untuk menilai semua kegiatan, kemudian menemukan indikator yang menyebabkan sukses atau gagalnya suatu pencapaian tujuan, sehingga dapat dijadikan bahan kajian berikutnya dan juga untuk mengetahui kesalahan atau penyimpangan yang dilakukan oleh anggota lembaga sehingga dapat dicarikan jalan keluarnya. Aspek kelembagaan meliputi; pertama, Struktur organisasi. Dalam struktur organisasi pimpinan pondok merupakan pimpinan tertinggi sekaligus pembuat keputusan dalam setiap kebijakan yang akan diambil oleh lembaga-lembaga di bawahnya. Kedua, Lingkungan. Pondok Pesantren Al-Iman Bulus dikenal dengan lingkungan yang agamis dan religius sebab pesantren merupakan lembaga pendidikan yang berbasis agama. Ketiga, keadaan pelaku pendidikan di pondok pesantren Al-Iman Bulus. Keempat, pengelolaan dan pelaksanaan pendidikan.Â
PKM PEMANFAATAN KINCIR ANGIN UNTUK PENINGKATAN PENDAPATAN DAN PENGUATAN KAPASITAS KELEMBAGAAN KELOMPOK PETANI GARAM TRADISIONIL DI KECAMATAN LAPANG KABUPATEN ACEH UTARA
Authors: Saifuddin Saifuddin , Arskadius A Mohd. , Syarif Jenne
Published: April 2021

Kelompok Usaha Tani Garam Peunawa yang selama ini menaungi 16 petani garam di Desa Matang Tunong, Kecamatan Lapang, Kabupaten Aceh Utara, Propinsi Aceh. Kelompok Usaha ini merupakan Kelompok Usaha yang didirikan petani garam untuk menampung dan memasarkan garam yang dihasilkan secara bersama para petani garam. Saat ini Kelompok Usaha Garam Peunawa mengalami permasalahan kekurangan air baku garam, dimana dalam mengairi lahan garam para petani masih mengandalkan air pasang, hal lain yang dilakukan petani dengan mengairi air baku garam dengan cara menangguk air dari saluran dan menggunakan pompa air. Ketergantungan air baku garam pada musim pasang , menyebabkan petani hanya dapat ber produksi  17 hari  kerja per bulan , karena siklus pasang siang hari hanya 17 dalam 1 bulan, dengan rata-rata produksi sebesar 25 kg perhari atau 425 kg /bulan, dengan harga jual melalui kelompok Rp. 5200 per kg dan mendapat penghasilan Rp. 2.210.000 perbulan. Dalam penguatan  kapasitas kelembagaan dan manajemen usaha Kelompok Usaha Tani Peunawa, perlu adanya pembenahan pada sistem tata kelola usaha yang tertip dan terstruktur. Penguatan dibidang produksi diarahkan supaya produk garam dikelompokkan berdasarkan kualitas garam, sistem pemasaran eceran dengan sistem kemasan dalam berat 1 kg, 2 kg dan 5 kg dengan kantong berlogo kelompok, sehingga mendapat daya tarik sendiri bagi konsumen, menambah nilai jual dari Rp. 5200/kg menjadi Rp. 5500 – 5800/kg. Pelatihan yang diberikan yaitu bagaimana para petani dapat mengoperasikan kincir angin, merawat dan dapat menjaga keberlangsungan penggunaan serta dapat diperbanyak untuk keberlanjutan penggunaannya oleh petani garam. Teknologi tepat guna yang dipilih untuk mengairi lahan garam petani adalah kincir angin vertikal type Savonius rotor L,   kincir angin tipe ini cocok pada kecepatan angin 3 sampai 7 km/menit sehingga dapat diperoleh daya isap pompa secara maksimal. Kincir ini akan terus berputar jika aliran angin menyapu baling-baling kincir dari berbagai arah, gaya putaran porosnya dapat langsung dikopel dengan sistem mekanik untuk merubah putaran rotasi menjadi gerak lurus untuk menggerak pompa torak. Untuk mencukupi ketersediaan air 30 hari/bulan dibangun pintu air pasang surut di hilir saluran sehingga pada saat air surut stok air tetap tersedia sehingga produktifitas produksi dan peningkatan pendapatan petani garam akan terus meningkat
PELATIHAN DAN PENDAMPINGAN PENGEMBANGAN MODUL SAINS BERBENTUK POP-UP BOOK BERBASIS POTENSI LOKAL BAGI GURU SD NEGERI 3 PERCONTOHAN PEUSANGAN
Authors: Nasrah Sayni , Siraj Siraj
Published: April 2021

Salah satu faktor penting dalam usaha peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran IPA/Sains di SD adalah guru yang berkompeten yang didukung dengan kemampuan menyusun dan mengembangkan media maupun modul yang inovatif dengan menyesuaikan situasi belajar siswa dengan situasi kehidupan nyata di masyarakat. Mitra dalam Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah guru-guru IPA/Sains SD Negeri 3 Percontohan Peusangan Kabupaten Bireuen. Permasalahan yang dihadapi mitra saat ini adalah; 1) belum lengkapnya media-media pembelajaran IPA/Sains yang variatif yang digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran; 2) minimnya penggunaan media pembelajaran yang inovatif seperti pop-up bookyang dapat dikaitkan dengan konteks potensi lokal; 3) kemampuan guru dalam mengaitkan potensi lokal Aceh dengan pembelajaran IPA/Sains masih rendah; dan 4) pengetahuan dan keterampilan guru dalam menyusun dan mengembangkan modul berbentuk pop-up bookyang terintegrasi dengan potensi lokal Aceh masih sangat terbatas.Untuk mengatasi permasalahan mitra tersebut, solusi yang ditawarkan adalah: 1) membantu guru dalam memahami, merancang dan mengembangkan media pembelajaran pop-up book yang dikaitkan dengan konteks potensi lokal Aceh; dan 2) membantu guru dalam menyusun dan mengembangkan modul sains berbentuk pop-up book yang terintegrasi dengan potensi lokal Aceh.Sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, kemampuan, dan keterampilan guru IPA/Sains, tim pengusul Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat dan mitra menyepakati dan menjustifikasi solusi yang palingmungkin dilakukan adalah pelatihan dan pendampingan. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah meningkatnya pengetahuan, kemampuan, dan keterampilan guru IPA/Sains sehingga mampu menyusun dan mengembangkan modul sains berbentuk pop-up book berbasis potensi lokal.Keberhasilan dari kegiatan ini yaitu masing-masing guru IPA/Sains telah memiliki satu produk modul sains berbentuk pop-up bookberbasis potensi lokal Aceh dan mampu mengimplementasikannya dalam kegiatan belajar dan mengajar dengan baik.
SELECTION OF SPRING TRITICALE BREEDING LINES IN SP-2 UNDER THE MIDDLE AMUR REGION STRESS CONDITIONS
Authors: Zenkina K. V. , Aseeva T. А.
Published: April 2021

An urgent task of breeding work is the creation of new high-yielding varieties of spring triticale, adapted to the conditions of the Middle Amur region. The object of research is 160 breeding lines of spring triticale (Ukro x DalGAU 1; Ukro x Primorskaya 108; Ukro x Lana; Ukro x Erythrospermum). As a result of the research, a significant influence of weather factors of the environment on the realization of the potential productivity of breeding lines of triticale in SP-2 was established, the share of the contribution "environment" was 77 %. Under stressful growing conditions, two early ripening varieties of triticale were identified – 128 (Ukro x Primorskaya 108) and 219 (Ukro x Erythrospermum). Numbers 104 (Ukro x Lana), 205 (Ukro x Lana), 206 (Ukro x Lana) were characterized by high resistance to Fusarium spike. The average yield of the selection lines of triticale in SP-2 was 2.8 t/ha, in the standard varieties of triticale Ukro and wheat Khabarovchanka – 2.4 t/ha. For the effective selection of promising genotypes, the differentiation of breeding lines of spring triticale by yield and its structural elements was carried out using the methods of multivariate statistical analysis (cluster analysis). As a result of the research, the studied triticale lines were grouped into 4 clusters according to the criterion of the greatest similarity: cluster I – 33 samples, cluster II and III – 24 nomers, cluster IV – 79 selection lines. Samples of the second cluster (Ukro x DalGAU 1 – 102, 116, 115, 119, 120, 103, 104, 106, 109, 117; Ukro x Lana – 178, 181, 185, 188, 182; Ukro x Primorskaya 108 – 122, 123; Ukro x Erythrospermum – 258, 218, 212, 237, 223, 224, 230) are distinguished by the maximum values ​​of the main economically valuable indicators of productivity in the complex hydrothermal conditions of the Middle Amur region.
BIOLOGIC EFFECTIVENESS OF HUMIC NATURE PREPARATION APPLICATION IN SPRING WHEAT CULTIVATION
Authors: Barkovskaya T. А. , Gladysheva O. V.
Published: April 2021

The results of three-year studies (2016-2018) of the effect of the organic-mineral preparation of humic nature “Humat + 7”of C 2 label on the spring wheat yield and its constituent elements are presented. As a result of the drug application in variants with a tank mixture preparation additional stems were formed in plants. The productive tillering coefficient was 1.34, 1.27 and 1.36 over the years. The density of the productive stalk was 12.3, 15.7, 19.8% higher in comparison with options 1 and by 1.9, 4.9, 8.7 % with control 2. It was established that the pesticides and a humic nature agrochemicals application are contributed to an increase in the productivity of spring wheat in the Ryazan region by 17 - 43%. Full complex application of the preparations (option 6) provided the greatest increase – by 1.1 t / ha. The yield was 5.37 t / ha in 2016, 7.68 t / ha in 2017, 5.11 t / ha in 2018, as it was formed due to the high productive stalk, the number of grains and their weight per ear. It was determined that, depending on the use of the drug, the net income and the level of profitability are higher, respectively, by 21 – 46 and 8 – 24% than in the control without a dressing agent and by 5 – 27 and 4 – 26% – with the introduction of pesticides. At the same time, the profitability increases most significantly in the 4 and 6 options in comparison with the control.
SYNERGISTIC APPROACH TO THE DESIGN OF AGROINDUSTRIAL COMPLEX SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Panfilov V. А.
Published: April 2021

The article reflects some aspects of designing future technologies. The focus is on a synergistic approach to the development of complex technological systems for food production. The range of issues to be discussed includes: the features of synergistic design of cross-cutting food technologies by compressing various agro-industrial complex technologies into a whole; organizational issues of creation and functioning of open, non-linear and non-equilibrium technologies; patterns of complication of technologies as a natural developmental process; the mechanism of increased complexity of technologies in the agro-industrial complex; a new synergistic picture of evolutionary and revolutionary of technologies transformations; mechanism of innovative technologies projects creation; conditions for self-development the agro-industrial complex sophisticated technologies; the role of negative and positive feedbacks in the effective functioning and development of sophisticated technologies; a synergistic process of technology self-development as an alternation of evolutionary and revolutionary stages; mutual reinforcement of manufacturing and processing technologies when they are combined into a system complex. Special attention is giving to the development dialectical laws when designing future technologies.