bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between Teachers’ Levels of Organizational Vulnerability and Self-Confidence
Authors: Karabulut Nuriye , Balcı Ali
Published: April 2024

In this study, it was aimed to determine the relationship between the organizational vulnerability and self-confidence levels of teachers working in public secondary schools in Ankara. The study employed the relational survey model, one of the survey models and causal comparative model. The population of the study consists of 16171 teachers working in nine central districts of Ankara, and the sample consists of 377 teachers determined by using the stratified sampling method. Research data were collected with the Organizational Vulnerability Scale and the Self-Confidence Scale. In the analysis of the data, statistics such as percentage, frequency and arithmetic mean were used to describe the situations related to the variables. In order to test whether the teachers’ organizational vulnerability and self-confidence levels vary significantly depending on the independent variables, t-test and one-way analysis of variance were used. The degree and direction of the relationship between organizational vulnerability and self-confidence were determined using the Pearson correlation coefficient, and whether self-confidence predicts organizational vulnerability was determined through multiple regression analysis. According to the analysis results, the teachers’ level of defencelessness is relatively higher than their levels of sadness, incomptence and intolerance. The teachers’ organizational vulnerability was found to not vary significantly depending on the variables of gender, school type, professional experience and union membership. However, their levels of defencelessness, sadness and general vulnerability were found to vary significantly depending on their education level and their level of incomptence was found to vary significantly depending on their branch. The teachers’ level of self-confidence was found to not vary significantly depending on the variables of gender, union membership, education level and school type; however, their levels of intrinsic and general self-confidence were found to vary significantly depending on their branch and their levels of extrinsic self-confidence and general self-confidence were found to vary significantly depending on the variable of professional experience. There is a low and negative correlation between the level of incomptence and the levels of intrinsic and extrinsic self-confidence. Self-confidence does not significantly predict organizational vulnerability.
High-tech incomplete vehicle production
Authors: Ivanova Lubov , Ivanov Sergei
Published: April 2024

In modern automotive production, high-tech robotic complexes and assembly lines are widely used for all four main production stages: pressing, welding, coating and assembly. The paper views industrial robot-assisted high-tech incomplete vehicle production using robotic manipulators. Studies have been conducted on the efficiency and productivity of automotive production through the use of a robotic assembly. Studies have been conducted on the efficiency and productivity of automotive production using a robotic assembly. A brief overview of scientific works on automation of production using robotic systems is presented. The discussed robotic complexes include various robots: assemblers, manipulators, auxiliary robots. The payback period of the robotic complex ranges from three to five years. Robotic complexes are successfully used in various factories, e.g. 115 robots are used at Volkswagen, 112 robots are used at Renault, 106 robots are used at Nissan. The average time period for assembling one basic vehicle product at the factory is 25 hours. The main characteristics of a robotic automobile assembly such as cycle of the assembly line; work pace; assembly line load factor are viewed. The influence of the main characteristics of the assembly line on productivity in robotic automotive production is estimated. The results show an increase in product output of up to 10% with an increase in the load factor by one tenth. The robotic assembly line efficiency calculation for automotive production shows that within five years the increase in net profit when using just one robotic assembly line will amount to about five million rubles. In addition, the output of products will significantly increase with RPA in automotive production. The effectiveness of using a robotized assembly line in automotive production is also shown.
Profil Pemecahan Masalah Siswa Berdasarkan Tahapan Polya Ditinjau dari Kecerdasan Emosional
Authors: Daiana Putri , Parta I Nengah , Sisworo Sisworo
Published: April 2024

Pemecahan masalah merupakan hal yang sangat penting dalam proses pembelajaran matematika dikarenakan ketika siswa memiliki kemampuan pemecahan masalah yang baik maka akan mampu mentransfer kemampuan pemecahan masalahnya dalam memecahkan masalah kehidupan sehari-hari. Oleh karena itu tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan proses pemecahan masalah siswa berdasarkan tahapan Polya ditinjau dari kecerdasan emosional. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif. Pemilihan subjek dilakukan secara purposive sampling dengan diikuti oleh 58 siswa di SMPN 1 Tajinan yakni 32 siswa dari kelas XI A dan 29 siswa dari XI B. Subjek dalam penelitian ini yaitu tiga siswa yang terdiri dari satu siswa kecerdasan emosional tinggi, satu siswa kecerdasan emosional sedang dan satu siswa kecerdasan emosional rendah. Data dikumpulkan melalui angket kecerdasan emosional, tes dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian diperoleh Siswa dengan kecerdasan emosional tinggi mampu dalam semua tahap pemecahan masalah yaitu memahami masalah, membuat rencana, melaksanakan rencana, melihat kembali. Subjek dengan kecerdasan emosional sedang hanya mampu dalam tahap memahami masalah dan belum memenuhi tahap membuat rencana, melaksanakan rencana, melihat kembali. Sedangkan Subjek dengan dengan kecerdasan emosional rendah tidak mampu memenuhi semua aspek yakni memahami masalah, membuat rencana, melaksanakan rencana, melihat kembali
Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Materi Aritmatika Sosial Berbasis PBL untuk Memfasilitasi Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Siswa Kelas VII SMP/MTs
Authors: Latipa Dwi , Roza Yenita
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kurangnya kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa pada saat proses pembelajaran menjadi pengaruh besar teradap keaktifan siswa di dalam kelas. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menghasilkan perangkat pembelajaran dengan meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa. Produk yang dihasilkan berupa silabus, RPP dan LKPD. Model pengembangan yang digunakan adalah 4-D dengan tahapan define, design, develop dan disseminat.. Teknik yang digunakan adalah teknik pengumpulan data dan analisis data. Subjek uji siswa kelas VII SMPN 4 Logas tanah Darat. Instrumen pengumpulan data berupa lembar validasi dan angket respon siswa. Hasil validasi perangkat yang dihasilkan memenuhi syarat valid dengan nilai rata-rata total untuk Silabus 3,87, RPP 3,77 dan LKPD 3,77 dan kategori “sangat valid”. LKPD yang sudah divalidasi kemudian diujicobakan kepada enam siswa SMPN 4 Logas Tanah Darat. Artinya perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan dapat diujicobakan. Hasil uji coba kelompok kecil disimpulkan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran memenuhi syarat praktis dengan rata-rata hasil angket respon siswa 3,52 dengan kategori sangat praktis. Selanjutnya dilakukan uji coba kelompok besar yang dihasilkan memenuhi syarat praktis dengan rata-rata kepraktisan akhir sebanyak 3,50 dengan kategori “sangat praktis”. Berdasarkan hal ini dinyatakan bahwasanya perangkat pembelajaran berbasis PBL materi artimatika sosial valid dan praktis untuk diterapkan di kelas.
Powtoon Interactive Media with a Problem Based Learning Model on Student Learning Outcomes and Interests in Plane figure
Authors: Asmaniah Tansa Giri , Wati Rusnila
Published: April 2024

The lack of appropriate use of models, methods, strategies and media applied by teachers is the background of this research. Based on field studies, this happened to fourth-grade students at Mentari Elementary School, which is an elementary school in Kartasura District. There are several learning media whose use is not maximized so that automatic learning will be more teacher-centered. This can result in low student learning outcomes and interest. This study aims to determine the effect of Powtoon interactive media with the Problem Based Learning model on the learning outcomes and interest of fourth grade students in elementary school plane figure material. The method used in this study was a quasi-experimental design with a Control Group Pretest and Posttest Design. The Cluster Random Sampling technique is used as a sampling technique. Data collection techniques in this study through observation, tests, questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis techniques used include normality test, homogeneity, t test and ANOVA test. From the research results it was found that the t-test showed the value of Sig. (2-tailed) <0.05 and the ANOVA test shows a Sig. 0.008 <0.05, it can be concluded that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Therefore, there is an influence of Powtoon interactive media with the Problem Based Learning model on student learning outcomes and interest in plane figure material at Mentari Elementary School.
Pengembangan Lembar Kerja Siswa Berbasis Theory of Didactical Situation Model Plomp pada Materi Teorema Pythagoras
Authors: Louhenapessy Louis Yolanda , Zulkarnaen Rafiq
Published: April 2024

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian terdahulu dan observasi pendahuluan mengenai hambatan belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran teorema pythagoras, sehingga peneliti memberikan alternatif solusi untuk meminimalisir hambatan belajar siswa yakni pengembangan lembar kerja siswa berbasis Theory of Didactical Situation (TDS). Lembar kerja siswa berbasis TDS mengedepankan interaksi siswa, guru, dan milieu melalui tahapan situasi aksi, formulasi, dan validasi dalam mencapai pengetahuan dan pemahaman akan konsep pembelajaran teorema pythagoras. Pengembangan lembar kerja siswa dalam penelitian ini menggunakan model Plomp yang memiliki fase penelitian yaitu 1)Tahap penelitian pendahuluan yakni identifikasi rutinitas pembelajaran matematika, hambatan belajar siswa, dan konsep materi teorema pythagoras; 2)Tahap prototype, yakni tahap penilaian melalui proses penilaian diri sendiri, penilaian ahli, uji one-to-one oleh lima siswa, dan penilaian small group oleh sekelompok siswa dan salah satu guru; serta 3)Tahap penilaian, yakni uji lapangan. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah lembar wawancara, lembar observasi, dan angket. Berdasarkan hasil uji validitas oleh kedua ahli serta penilaian siswa dan guru, maka lembar kerja siswa berbasis TDS pada materi teorema pythagoras dapat dikatakan memenuhi syarat praktikalitas dan efektifitas sebagai suatu bahan ajar berbasis situasi didaktis.
Berpikir Kreatif Siswa SMA dalam Memecahkan Masalah Barisan dan Deret
Authors: Krisdarani Novanda , Sukoriyanto Sukoriyanto , Sulandra I Made
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan berpikir kreatif siswa SMA dalam memecahkan masalah matematis dengan materi Barisan dan Deret. Teknik pengumpulan yang digunakan berupa tes tertulis soal materi barisan dan deret, dokumentasi, dan wawancara. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis data secara deskriptif kualitatif, yaitu: (1) Reduksi data; (2) Penyajian Data; dan (3) Penarikan kesimpulan. Pendeskripsian tersebut menggunakan empat indikator, yakni kelancaran (fluency), keluwesan (flexibility), kebaruan (originality), keterincian (elaboration). Penelitian ini dilakukan pada kelas X di salah satu SMAN di Blitar. Selanjutnya, dipilih 2 subjek penelitian yang memenuhi semua indikator berpikir kreatif dan juga mempertimbangkan saran dari guru matematika. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa subjek memenuhi keempat indikator berpikir kreatif. Pertama, indikator fluency (kelancaran) siswa memberikan 3 alternatif jawaban dengan benar. Kedua, indikator flexibility (keluwesan) siswa memberikan 3 metode penyelesaian. Metode yang digunakan adalah penjumlahan, rumus, dan gambar. Ketiga, indikator originality (kebaruan) siswa menggunakan strategi yang unik dan baru yakni dengan merepresentasikannya dalam gambar. Keempat, indikator elaboration (keterincian) siswa menuliskan 3 alternatif jawaban dengan berbagai ide dan representasi.
Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Matematis Siswa dalam Memecahkan Masalah Segitiga dan Segiempat
Authors: Hanifah Nisa Noventya , Sari Christina Kartika , Kholid Muhammad Nur , Faiziyah Nuqthy
Published: April 2024

Kemampuan berpikir kreatif merupakan aspek penting yang harus dimiliki oleh setiap siswa. Dengan adanya kemampuan berpikir kreatif dalam pembelajaran matematika, siswa dapat memecahkan masalah yang terjadi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis kemampuan berpikir kreatif matematis siswa dalam memecahkan masalah mengenai segitiga dan segiempat. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini ialah 32 siswa kelas VII SMP. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian menggunakan tes tulis uraian mengenai segitiga dan segiempat dan wawancara kepada siswa. Teknik analisis data yang peneliti gunakan terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Triangulasi yang digunakan di penelitian ini adalah triangulasi teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa dengan kemampuan matematika tinggi mampu menjalankan ketiga indikator berpikir kreatif, yaitu fluency, flexibility, serta originality/novelty, Siswa dengan kemampuan matematika sedang hanya mampu menjalankan dua indikator berpikir kreatif yaitu fluency dan flexibility, sedangkan siswa berkemampuan matematika rendah hanya mampu menjalankan satu dari tiga indikator, yaitu fluency atau bahkan ada yang belum mampu menjalankan ketiga indikator berpikir kreatif, yaitu  fluency, flexibility, serta originality/novelty.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Materi Statistika SMP Kelas VIII Menggunakan Aplikasi Powtoon
Authors: Daora Irna Meriyana , Pulukadang Rosiah J. , Sumarauw Sylvia Jane Annathe
Published: April 2024

Pemanfaatan media pembelajaran dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran. Media pembelajaran adalah aspek penting dalam proses pembelajaran, yang dapat dikembangkan menggunakan aplikasi powtoon. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan media pembelajaran menggunakan aplikasi powtoon dan menerapkannya di SMP kelas VIII pada materi statistika. Untuk mengetahui kualitas media pembelajaran maka ada tiga aspek yang dinilai yakni kevalidan, kepraktisan dan keefektivan. Jenis penelitian ini ialah Research  and Development  (R&D) dengan menggunakan model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation dan Evaluation). Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, angket dan tes hasil belajar. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa media pembelajaran valid yang dinilai oleh para pakar dengan aspek kevalidan 88% dari ahli materi, 97% dari ahli media dan 92% dari ahli desain pembelajaran. Media pembelajaran dinyatakan praktis dari uji kelompok kecil dan uji kelompok besar dengan rata-rata kriteria termasuk sangat layak. Media pembelajaran menggunakan aplikasi powtoon juga dinyatakan efektif karena persentase ketuntantasan siswa sebesar 82%. Sehingga media pembelajaran valid dan layak untuk digunakan atau diterapkan oleh guru kepada siswa untuk meningkatkan pemahaman mereka terhadap materi.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Probing Prompting Berbasis Active Learning terhadap Hasil Belajar Ditinjau dari Self-Efficacy
Authors: Astuti Maylinda Dwi , Apriandi Davi , Krisdiana Ika
Published: April 2024

Pada penelitian eksperimen ini adapun tujuannya agar dapat mengetahui: (1) model pembelajaran jenis probing prompting berbasis active learning berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar matematika, (2) pengaruhnya self-eficacy terhadap hasil belajar siswa, dan (3) interaksi pada model pembelajaran dan efikasi diri terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu eksperimen semu dengan desain faktorial 2x3. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Wungu semester genap tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Terdapat 2 kelas yang terpilih sebagai sampel dengan menggunakan teknik cluster random sampling. Pembelajaran jenis probing prompting berbasis active learning diberikan pada kelas VIII A sekaligus untuk kelas eksperimen dan pembelajaran jenis konvensional kelas VIII D sekaligus untuk kelas kontrol. Tes dan angket digunakan sebagai instrumen pada penelitian ini. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji pendahuluan, uji prasyarat yang meliputi uji normalitas dan uji homogenitas. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan analisis varians sel tak sama dua arah, dengan taraf signifikansi 5%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa: (1) hasil pada belajar siswa dengan model pembelajaran jenis probing prompting berbasis active learning  lebih baik dibandingkan model pembelajaran jenis konvensional; (2) siswa yang mempunyai efikasi diri tinggi mempunyai hasil belajar lebih baik dibandingkan siswa yang mempunyai efikasi diri sedang dan efikasi diri rendah, dan siswa yang mempunyai efikasi diri sedang mempunyai hasil belajar lebih baik dibandingkan siswa yang mempunyai efikasi diri rendah; dan (3) terdapat interaksi antara model pembelajaran dan efikasi diri terhadap hasil belajar siswa.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Menggunakan Adobe Flash CS6 Professional pada Materi Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar Kelas VIII SMP
Authors: Putri Sy Sepbrina Widya , Zetriuslita Zetriuslita
Published: April 2024

Media pembelajaran matematika merupakan tempat untuk menyalurkan berbagai informasi mengenai pembelajaran matematika dengan disusun dalam teknologi maupun dalam bentuk bacaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan media pembelajaran yang valid dan praktis. Penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan Research and Depelopment (R&D) yang dikemukakan oleh Sugiyono dan telah dimodifikasi oleh peneliti terdiri atas delapan tahap yaitu potensi masalah, pengumpulan data, desain produk, validasi desain, revisi desain, uji coba produk, revisi produk, produk akhir. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu non tes berupa lembar validasi, angket respon guru, dan angket respon peserta didik. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis validasi media pembelajaran dan analisis kepraktisan media pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran interaktif menggunakan Adobe Flash CS6 Professional yang dikembangkan rata-rata validasi sebesar 81,74% dengan kriteria cukup valid dan rata-rata praktikalitas sebesar 89,86% dengan kriteria sangat praktis Berdasarkan hasil penelitian pengembangan media pembelajaran menggunakan Adobe Flash CS6 Professional untuk kelas VIII SMP pada materi bangun ruang sisi datar dapat disimpulkan bahwa telah dihasilkan media pembelajaran yang layak digunakan atau sudah teruji kevalidan dan kepraktisannya.
Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek Menggunakan Scratch pada Materi Transformasi Geometri untuk Meningkatkan Keaktifan Belajar dan Disposisi Matematika Siswa SMP
Authors: Clavinova Sendy Larin , Sukewen Gede , Suharta I Gusti Putu
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh hasil observasi yang dilakukan peneliti yang menunjukan rendahnya keaktifan belajar dan disposisi matematika siswa SMPN 1 Negara. Tujuan penelitian ini yakni guna mengetahui terkait karakteristik perangkat pembelajaran berbasis proyek menggunakan scratch yang valid, praktis dan efektif. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian desain dengan menggunakan prosedur penelitian Plomp yang terdiri dari 3 fase, yaitu Fase Preliminary Research, Fase Prototyping, dan Fase Assessment. Perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan berupa RPP dan LKS berbasis proyek menggunakan scratch.  Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas IX di SMPN 1 Negara tahun ajaran 2022/2023 dengan rincian kelas IX C sebanyak 15 siswa pada uji coba terbatas, kelas IX A sebanyak 32 siswa pada uji coba lapangan I dan kelas IX B sebanyak 32 siswa pada uji coba lapangan II. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan lembar observasi keaktifan belajar siswa dan angket disposisi matematika siswa. Data yang telah dikumpulkan dari instrumen tersebut dianalisis secara deskriptif. Adapun karakteristik perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan dalam penelitian ini adalah RPP satu lembar yang memberikan arahan serta motivasi dan memunculkan partisipasi siswa, sedangkan karakteristik LKS berisi masalah nyata terkait translasi dan refleksi, berisi petunjuk penyelesaian masalah, menggunakan aplikasi scratch, serta berisi pertanyaan untuk menemukan konsep translasi dan refleksi. Hasil dari penelitian sudah mencapai keberhasilan mengembangkan sebuah perangkat pembelajaran yang memiliki validitas, kepraktisan, dan efektivitas yang tinggi dalam meningkatkan keaktifan dan disposisi matematika siswa. Perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan juga memiliki karakteristik unik yang membedakannya dari perangkat pembelajaran lainnya.
Pengaruh Pendekatan Saintifik pada Pembelajaran Matematika terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Matematis Siswa di SMP Negeri 1 Hiliduho
Authors: Zebua Jhoni Ardiman , Mendrofa Ratna Natalia
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini didasarkan pada temuan laporan mendasar yang diarahkan ke SMP Negeri 1 Hiliduho. Laporan tersebut mengungkapkan beberapa permasalahan, dua di antaranya adalah (1) kurangnya kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis siswa dan (2) metodologi pembelajaran yang tidak efektif. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana pendekatan saintifik dalam pembelajaran matematika mempengaruhi kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis siswa SMP Negeri 1 Hiliduho tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Kelas VIII-B dijadikan sebagai kelas kontrol dan kelas VIII-C dijadikan sebagai kelas eksperimen, yang berjumlah 57 orang. Populasi penelitian terdiri dari 5 kelas. Alat penelitian berupa ujian yang mencirikan bakat berpikir kritis matematis siswa dan metodologi penelitian eksperimen semu (quasi-experimental design). Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh berdasarkan pengujian hipotesis satu pihak, yaitu nilai thitung = 4,814 dan ttabel = 1,673. Karena thitung = 4,814 > ttabel = 1,673 maka tolak Ho dan terima Ha yang berarti “Ada pengaruh pendekatan pembelajaran saintifik terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis siswa di SMP Negeri 1 Hiliduho” Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023.
Analysis of Runway Incursion Incident Using Report for the Years 2012-2022
Authors: Islam Fajar , Aulia Wildan Ahmad Rizkinsya
Published: April 2024

Runway incursion is a serious problem in industry flights that could threaten flight safety. This research aims to analyze the main causes of several events runway incursions that occurred in Indonesia based on KNKT reports from 2012 to 2022. The National Transportation Safety Committee is an institution of the Indonesian non-structural government that is responsible for investigating and analyzing transport accidents and incidents, including aviation, maritime, rail, and road accidents. This study covers a 10-year period to understand trends, causal factors, and safety of airport operations in Indonesia. This study employs a qualitative approach using literature study methods. The study’s findings indicate that several factors contribute to runway incursion incidents. In addition, it can be used as a basis for increasing awareness, communication, and coordination between Air Traffic Control and pilots in reducing the risk of runway incursion. Analysis showed that there was a communication error between the ATC and the pilot as the main cause. Misunderstanding of instructions, lack of coordination between Air Traffic Control with different frequencies, and lack of clear understanding are the main factors in the occurrence of runway incursions in Indonesia.
Role of Workplace Spirituality and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) In Improving Lecturers’ Performance
Authors: Ramilan Ramilan , Mulyanti Rita Yuni , Koesmawan Koesmawan , Wati Lela Nurlaela
Published: April 2024

Educators serve as primary stakeholders profoundly shaping the caliber of tertiary educational establishments. Various determinants impact educator performance, encompassing competencies, motivational factors, discipline, and leadership qualities, as well as Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), where employees’ actions surpass their primary job responsibilities. This study intends to experimentally demonstrate the impact of workplace spirituality on the productivity of Lecturers in the Muhammadiyah Aisiyah College (PTMA) setting, both directly and indirectly. To gather empirical data on the impact of workplace spirituality on the performance of PTMA lectures, this study used a quantitative method with a causality design. A questionnaire completed by 260 academics was used to obtain the data. The PLS method and structural equation modeling were used to examine the data. processing data with the SMARTPLS program. According to the study's findings, OCB is positively and significantly influenced by the spiritual workplace, and both OCB and performance are positively and significantly impacted by the spiritual workplace's impact on PTMA lecturers’ performance. The final significant finding is that OCB can enhance performance in spiritual workplaces. These findings have consequences for PTMA managers, and it is vital to encourage an increase in OCB by bolstering the spiritual workplace in the PTMA they oversee to boost the performance of their lecturers.
Pemanfaatan Bank Sampah Untuk Meningkatkan Perekonomian Masyarakat di Bank Sampah Anyelir
Authors: Siregar Ratih Anggraini
Published: April 2024

Sampah merupakan permasalahan lingkungan dan masyarakat perkotaan yang hingga kini belum ada solusinya. Terbatasnya Tempat Pembuangan Sampah (TPA) di Kota Medan memberikan permasalahan sampah ini semakin kompleks. Bank Sampah menjadi salah satu alternatif dalam strategi pengelolaan sampah. Bank Sampah merupakan salah satu program yang dapat mengubah pola pandangan masyarakat terhadap pengelolaan sampah. Program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berlokasi pada Bank Sampah Anyelir. Beberapa permasalahan yang ada pada mitra antara lain: Mitra memiliki permasalahan pokok seperti kurang pengetahuan tentang bahayanya sampah dan pengelolaan/pemilahan sampah dan tidak adanya pengetahuan tentang Bank Sampah, cara kerja, serta menghasilkan pendapatan hanya dengan memilah dan menyetor kepada Bank Sampah. Metode pendekatan  yang akan dilakukan berdasarkan kesepakatan dengan mitra adalah dengan sosialisasi tentang sampah dan pengelolaannya, serta bagaimana ibu rumah tangga dapat memperoleh penghasilan dari pengelolaan sampah yang ada. Target luaran yang diharapkan adalah masyarakat teredukasi untuk melakukan pemilahan sampah dan menyetor sampah ke Bank Sampah, sehingga tercipta lingkungan yang bersih dan sehat. Diharapkan peran Pemerintah Kota Medan dalam pembentukan Bank Sampah ini.
Webinar Inovasi dan Adaptasi pada mahasiswa FEB Universitas Klabat dalam rangka meningkatkan minat berwirausaha
Authors: Lelengboto Abraham , Wardoyo Sharon Kumaratih Dewi
Published: April 2024

Pemerintah berkeyakinan bahwa kewirausahaan merupakan salah satu penggerak ekonomi Indonesia agar dapat bersaing secara global. Kemendikbudristek menyikapi hal ini dengan menggalakan program “Wirausaha Merdeka” dengan harapan mahasiswa akan mendapatkan pengalaman dan pemahaman yang nyata mengenai kewirausahaan. Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Klabat melalui Himpunan Mahasiswa (HIMA) bidang academic advancement mengangkat judul “The importance of innovation and adaptation in business” sebagai upaya meningkatkan minat mahasiswa berwirausaha. Webinar yang mengangkat teori creative destruction dan disruptive innovation ini diselenggarakan dengan tujuan meningkatkan pemahaman mahasiswa terkait kewirausahaan, inovasi dan adaptasi. Webinar dilaksanakan melalui zoom dengan metode ceramah dan diskusi terbuka melalui sesi tanya jawab diikuti oleh 92 mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Klabat. Pemateri melakukan tes sebelum dan sesudah materi atas tema yang dibawakan dan hasil tes menunjukan adanya peningkatan pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap inovasi, creative destruction dan disruptive innovation. Hasil tes sebelum materi dibawakan menunjukan mahasiswa pernah mendengar tetapi belum ada pemahaman terkait tema yang akan dibawakan, namun setelah materi dibawakan menunjukan hasil bahwa adanya peningkatan pemahaman yang cukup besar terhadap tema yang diangkat. Melalui webinar ini mahasiswa mendapatkan pemahaman atas suatu tema kewirausahaan yang akan berdampak pada persepsi dan sikap untuk menjadi seorang wirausaha.
Iran in the anti-Hitler coalition: a difficult path to union
Authors: Orishev Aleksandr , Mamedov Azer , Zalysin Igor , Lebedeva Margarita , Sherstyuk Maksim
Published: April 2024

An article from a series of scientific papers devoted to Iran shows how Iran, which adhered to the concept of a “third force”, which assumed an orientation towards Nazi Germany, became a member of the anti-Hitler coalition. The purpose of the article is to reveal the reasons for the turns in Iran’s foreign policy, to determine the country’s place and role in the anti-Hitler coalition and to show the importance of its contribution to the final victory over the countries of the fascist bloc. The chronological framework covers the period from the mid-1930s to May 1946, when Soviet troops were withdrawn from Iran.
K.E. Tsiolkovsky in Vyatka
Authors: Berdinskikh Viktor
Published: April 2024

The article on the formation of the personality of K.E. Tsiolkovsky, based on the materials of the Central State Archive of the Kirov region, examined the problems of the life and work of an outstanding scientist associated with his staying in Vyatka in 1868-1873 and 1876-1878. The memories of K.E. Tsiolkovsky are also analyzed and the attention is paid to the influence of a family on the personality of a scientist in the research.
Diplomacy and “soft power” in Russia’s strategy in BRICS: from historical connections to modern challenges
Authors: Bowen Zhuang
Published: April 2024

This article examines the role of the Russian Federation in the strategic alliance of BRICS with a focus on the usage of diplomacy and “soft power” as the key elements of foreign policy. The author analyzes historical ties and modern challenges that Russia faces in the context of international interaction within BRICS, emphasizing its significant role in shaping a new multipolar world order. Special attention is given to Russia's strategy aimed at strengthening its international status and expanding influence through the ratification of international treaties and agreements, as well as active participation in the resolution of global conflicts and support of peacekeeping initiatives. The article highlights the importance of “soft power” and diplomacy in achieving strategic goals for Russia and other BRICS countries in the context of the emerging polycentric international system.
Ethical Delimitation of Client Satisfaction, Client Sophistication and Client Influence in Property Valuation Practice in Nigeria
Authors: Ogunbiyi James O. , Adeleke Folake , Oladimeji Dare
Published: April 2024

There are three major concepts that exist to determine and explain the decision-making behaviours of professionals while executing client assignments; viz: Client Satisfaction (CS), Client Sophistication (CSpth) and Client Influence (CI). There is paucity of articles that have attempted to examine the three concepts together; to give a clear distinction, and to report the critical implications on ethics of property valuation for financial reporting and other purposes. Hence, as a contribution to positioning property valuation as an anti-corruption tool, this study attempts to present the differential characteristics of the three concepts so as to further guide Estate Surveyors and Valuers in Nigeria on ethical standards in professional practice. Thirty (30) previous studies were systematically selected from database-search of best-ranked international journals found on the Real Estate Journal List that was recently determined and published by the American Real Estate Society. This was done to give credence to the conceptualisation and discussions in this paper. Moreover, this paper adopts the qualitative, analytical procedure of content analysis in the review of 30 extant studies based on the three concepts under study. Findings of this study show that issues of client satisfaction border around valuation accuracy, rationality, consistency, reliability as well as professional's unethical conducts. Client sophistication relates to their having some technical skills, expertise, as well as the influence of readily available knowledge through the internet and computational benefits of advanced valuation models. Client influence may also be reflected in valuation briefs; fee payment arrangements; valuation report/figures; valuation process; and the nature of valuation information made available to the valuer. The current study gives a clearer elucidation of the differences and implications of the concepts of CS, CSpth and CI on client-valuer engagements in property valuation practice. The study concludes that, while working to obtain ‘client satisfaction’ during valuations, it is crucial that valuers are intentional in being focused - by ensuring strict personal adherence to ethical standards in order to prevent undue client influence that may result from client sophistication.
Insights into water insecurity in Indigenous communities in Canada: assessing microbial risks and innovative solutions, a multifaceted review.
Authors: Zambrano-Alvarado Jocelyn I. , Uyaguari Miguel
Published: April 2024

While most Canadians have access to high-quality drinking water, several Indigenous reserves face water insecurity. Drinking water systems (DWS) on reserves face limitations ranging from aging infrastructure and shared administration of water regulations. When potential hazards are identified in source waters, local environmental authorities may issue “water advisories”. Up to date, more than 20 long-term water advisories remain unresolved in Indigenous reserves in Canada. The risks associated with water insecurity include the presence of pathogenic microorganisms (i.e. Escherichia coli and total coliforms) and the reaction of natural organic matter (NOM) with disinfection chemicals in the DWS potentially forming disinfection by-products (DBPs). We revised the challenges and the potential use of different methods to remove NOM from water including coagulation, high- and low-pressure membrane filtration procedures, ozone, Ion exchange (IEX), and Biological Ion exchange (BIEX). Moreover, we reviewed the benefits and drawbacks that high throughput tools such as metagenomics, culturomics, and microfluidics devices could represent for water monitoring in Indigenous reserves. This review pursues a better understanding of the microbiological and chemical risks that water insecurity causes in Indigenous reserves in Canada. Additionally, we evaluate the potential implications of the potential technical and microbiological solutions that can be used to prevent the effect of pathogens in water and protect public health in Indigenous reserves.
Feed Forward Neural Network for Intent Classification: A Procedural Analysis
Authors: Brady Steele
Published: April 2024

This research paper presents an in-depth exploration of a neural network architecture tailored for intent classification using sentence embeddings. The model comprises a feedforward neural network with two hidden layers, ReLU activation functions, and softmax activation in the output layer. This paper meticulously examines the technical intricacies involved in data preprocessing, model architecture definition, training methodologies, and evaluation criteria. Detailed explanations are provided for the rationale behind architectural decisions, including the incorporation of dropout layers for regularization and class weight balancing techniques for handling imbalanced datasets. Moreover, the mathematical foundations of the chosen loss function (sparse categorical cross-entropy) and optimization algorithm (Adam optimizer) are thoroughly elucidated, shedding light on their roles in facilitating model training and convergence. Through empirical experiments and theoretical analyses, this paper offers insights into the effectiveness and resilience of the proposed neural network architecture for intent classification tasks. It serves as a technical guide for engineers aiming to comprehend, implement, and optimize neural network models for practical application in natural language processing endeavors.
Automatic implicit motives codings are as accurate as humans’ and 99% faster
Authors: Nilsson August , Runge J. Malte , Kjell Oscar Nils Erik , soni Nikita , Ganesan Adithya V , Nilsson Carl Viggo
Published: April 2024

Implicit motives, non-conscious needs that influence individuals’ behaviors and shape their emotions, have been part of personality research for nearly a century but differ from personality traits. The implicit motive assessment is very resource-intensive, involving expert coding of individuals’ written stories about ambiguous pictures, and has hampered implicit motive research. Using large language models and machine learning techniques, we aimed to create high-quality implicit motive models that are easy for researchers to use. We trained models to code the need for power, achievement, and affiliation (N = 85,028 sentences). The person-level assessments converged strongly with the holdout data (ICC(1,1) = .85, .87, and .89 for achievement, power, and affiliation, respectively). We demonstrated causal validity by reproducing two classical experimental studies that aroused implicit motives. We let three coders recode sentences where our models and the original coders strongly disagreed. We found that the new coders agreed with our models in 85% of the cases (p < .001, φ = .69). Using topic and word embedding analyses, we found specific language associated with each motive to have a very high face validity. We argue that these models can be used in addition to, or instead of, human coders. We provide a free, user-friendly framework in the established R-package text and a tutorial for researchers to apply the models to their data, as these models reduce the coding time by over 99% and require no cognitive effort for coding. We hope this coding automation will facilitate a historical implicit motive research renaissance.
Change Agents: How Experienced Engineering Managers Use Triage, Advocacy and Implementation to Drive Transformation Cycles
Authors: Hicks Catherine M.
Published: April 2024

Engineering managers’ experiences provide a unique and important window into how software teams overcome failure and achieve lasting change. 465 experienced engineering managers were recruited to a mixed-methods study, of which 465 shared quantitative responses and 87-112 shared in-depth qualitative open-text responses to behavioral vignettes. Managers ranked project requirements and project timeline failures as the biggest risks to software projects. Managers’ responses to behavioral vignettes on team failure show they use specific process and people strategies 1) for diagnosing potential causes of delivery failure on a software team 2) for advocating for investment in upskilling with leadership, and 3) in their real-life examples of implementing changes on software teams. This study investigates how engineering managers reason through three key focus areas in executing their strategies for team change, acting as diagnosticians, advocates, and change conductors, and qualitative analysis shows that managers suggest common strategies to help a struggling team, such as team-level diagnosis and investment in well-scoped technical upskilling. These findings are discussed in the context of management science, developer wellbeing and experience, and potential for manager burnout.
Reflective Analysis on Empirical Theories in Consciousness
Authors: Pae Hongju
Published: April 2024

Consciousness, which is inherently entwined with subjectivity, presents a significant challenge in formulating an operational definition, thereby complicating its scientific investigation. This complexity has led to a division in scientific inquiries into consciousness: (a) qualia, which refers to subjective and private experiences, and (b) awareness, which is more amenable to empirical experiments due to its observable nature. However, such a division overlooks the essence of consciousness, which is how the phenomenal content of experience arises from self-awareness, and how one becomes aware of the very feeling of their experience. Thus, to truly initiate a meaningful exploration of consciousness, acknowledging these conscious experiences and phenomena is necessary. This study leverages phenomenology to clearly define the nature and categorizations of consciousness. I propose four properties of consciousness discovered by phenomenological practice: (1) Pre-reflective self-acquaintance, (2) Being contextually and environmentally situated, (3) Spatio-temporal expandability, and (4) Ability to actively focus selective attention toward intended matter. Subsequently, I introduce and discuss how the four prevailing empirical theories within the contemporary discourse of the science of consciousness address given properties of consciousness. This inquiry will critically assess the Global Workspace Theory (GWT), Higher-Order approaches, Integrated Information Theory (IIT), and approaches within the Predictive Coding and Active Inference paradigm, focusing on the specific aspects of consciousness each theory aims to elucidate. Furthermore, this study proposes a synthesis that moves beyond fragmented explanations, advocating a more integrated framework to address the gaps in understanding conscious experience. By demonstrating the possibility of synthesizing the categories of consciousness that each of these theories seeks to explain, I propose a more inclusive empirical study of consciousness that expands our understanding of its multifaceted nature.
Yoga’s Impact on Personal and Community Development: A Study of Karmayogi Wellness in Pokhara
Authors: Basnet Deepa
Published: April 2024

This study explores the influence of yoga on personal and community development. The research was conducted at Karmayogi Wellness in Pokhara and aims to explore the impact of yoga through a survey involving 58 participants, utilizing quantitative methods. The community’s positive perception of yoga is evident, highlighting its holistic potential for promoting well-being and community development. The findings are presented visually through the figures depicting responses related to physical fitness, mental health, and lifestyle choices, measured on a Likert scale. Overall, the community maintains a favorable view of yoga’s influence, which is further discussed in the subsequent sections. This research provides valuable insights and ideas of yoga for individuals interested in well-being and both personal and community development.
Landslide Susceptibility Assessment Using GIS-Based Weights-of-Evidence Model in the Khimti Khola Watershed, Eastern Nepal
Authors: Rai Milan Kumar , Maharjan Surendra , Dahal Ranjan Kumar
Published: April 2024

The Khimti Khola watershed of the Eastern Nepal experiences numerous landslides each year, pose a significant natural hazard that can cause property damage and fatalities. In mountainous areas like Nepal, an accurate evaluation of landslide hazards may be an essential tool for disaster risk reduction and the strategic planning of development initiatives. To address this concern, a landslide susceptibility assessment was conducted in the Khimti Khola watershed, which covers an area of 440 km2. The purpose of this assessment is to locate areas that are susceptible to landslides and to provide light on the factors that affect them. A total of 415 landslides were identified, covering 1.715 km2 or 0.39% of the entire study area. The assessment derived the landslide susceptibility map using the Weights-of-Evidence (WoE) model from selected conditioning factor classes that were processed in ArcGIS and categorized into five classes: Very High, High, Moderate, Low, and Very Low. Each of these classes covers 7.12%, 16.63%, 25.23%, 30.24%, and 20.78% of the total study area, respectively. According to the findings, the Khimti Khola watershed has a 33.2% landslide occurrence percentage in the high susceptibility zone, out of the total area. Additionally, the very high, moderate, low, and very low susceptibility zones cover 24.35%, 20.75%, 17.08%, and 4.62% area of the landslide occurrence, respectively. In this assessment, the Area Under Curve (AUC) is used to validate the model and is plotted using ArcSDM. Identified a total of 415 landslides, out of which 311 (75%) were used as training sample for susceptibility mapping, while the remaining 104 (25%) were used to validate. The AUC for the landslide susceptibility map is 83%, indicating a very good degree of accuracy and satisfaction. The resulting susceptibility map provides information for predicting landslide-prone areas. It can be used to minimize the risk of potential landslides, safeguard lives, and prevent property damage. It will be a vital tool for disaster preparedness, future construction planning and development projects in this area.
Towards Equity and Inclusion: Analyzing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Nepal’s Budgeting Process – A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Ghimire Dipesh
Published: April 2024

Nepal, a diverse nation with a history of social disparities, is at the forefront of redefining its budgeting process to reflect a commitment to gender equality and social inclusion. In recent years, the country has recognized the imperative of addressing the entrenched inequalities that have marginalized women, ethnic minorities, and other marginalized groups.
The core of this shift lies in the incorporation of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) and a social inclusion lens into the national budgetary framework. This process ensures that budget allocations are not only gender-sensitive but also promote social cohesion and uplift historically disadvantaged communities. Women's empowerment, access to education and healthcare, and economic inclusion of marginalized groups are now central themes in budget formulation.
This qualitative research involves an in-depth analysis of gender equality and social inclusion within Nepal's budgeting process. Through extensive literature review and content analysis of relevant documents, the study aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities in promoting equity in budget allocation and execution. This review article delves into the strategies, challenges, and successes of Nepal's journey towards gender equality and social inclusion in budgeting. It highlights the government's commitment to mainstreaming gender and social inclusion across ministries, the pivotal role of civil society in advocacy, and the need for data-driven decision-making to ensure targeted resource allocation.