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Pemanfaatan Aplikasi Learning Management System Untuk Kebutuhan Pembelajaran Daring Melalui Kegiatan Mini Workshop Bagi Guru Tingkat Sekolah Menengah
Authors: Wardah Neli Nailul , , Yunita Ayu Mira , Yusta Afrasim
Published: February 2023

Learning Management System adalah perangkat lunak yang digunakan untuk membuat materi pembelajaran online berbasis web yang didalamnya terdapat pengelolaan kegiatan pembelajaran serta pengelolaan hasil dari sebuah pembelajaran. Penggunaan Learning Managament system ini sangat bermanfaat dari segi kedisiplinan serta kemandirian baik itu peserta didik maupun guru. Pemanfaatan aplikasi learning management system disamping untuk membantu proses pembelajaran secara daring, dapat meningkatkan motivasi guru dan siswa karena dengan adanya interaksi melalui jaringan internet tanpa batas. Learning management system merupakan inovasi baru dalam proses pembelajaran guru dan siswa, guru dapat dengan mudah memberikan materi kepada siswa dengan cara mengunggah file serta siswa pun dapat dengan mudah mendownload materi tanpa harus mencatat materi pembelajaran.
Designing and Implementing a Competency-based Curriculum: Leadership Implications
Authors: Akins Ralitsa , Ingaramo Oscar , Eppler Maia , Handal Gilbert
Published: February 2023

Choices in leadership decision-making reflect forces stemming from the leader, the environment andthe group, where the quality of the decision and its acceptance are at stake (Yukl 1981). In academicinstitutions, establishing a supportive learning environment is not sufficient for achieving desiredchanges; implementing and sustaining the leader’s vision becomes absolutely necessary (Stinson,Pearson, and Lucas 2006).
Strengthening the Academic Department Through Empowerment of Faculty and Staff
Authors: Cherif Abour , Ofori-Amoah Benjamin , Stefurak Lin , null null
Published: February 2023

Empowerment of employees has been a primary concern of business for many decades, under thepremise that involvement of employees in decision making leads to superior performance and results.Acceptance of the practical value of empowerment by colleges and universities is more recent andmore rare, despite the centrality of ideas such as faculty governance and recognition of the faculty’sessential role in the academic enterprise. Empowerment in academe is defined as the processwhereby stakeholders are encouraged and supported in utilizing their knowledge, skills, and creativityto embrace ownership and accountability for the well being of their department and institution. Theprocess requires stakeholders to collaborate in order to establish clear goals and expectationsfocused on the institution’s vision and mission but within agreed-upon boundaries. This alignment ofdepartmental and institutional goals is a key ingredient of empowerment, one that Black (1987) calls"enacting the vision" in organizations.
Parents’ Education Level in Students’ Mathematics Achievement; Do School Factors Matter?
Authors: Kodippili Asitha , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Educational achievement in middle grades serves as a strong indicator for student’s success insecondary and post secondary education. However, achievement in middle school education could beattributed to a complex and dynamic interaction among plethora of variables. For example,Harnischfeger and Wiley (1976) developed a model of school learning with six components in threecategories: background which includes curriculum, institutional factors, and teachers and studentscharacteristics, teaching learning process which includes homework, in-class and out-of-classactivities, acquisition which is student achievement.
Leadership Excellence: Constructing the Role of Department
Authors: Benoit Pamela , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The role of department chair in today’s colleges and universities is much different and more multifaceted than it was just a decade ago. Academic department chairs must conduct performance reviews, oversee budgets, carry out strategic planning, and negotiate their department’s identity within highly complex institutions (Hecht, Higgerson, Gmelch, & Tucker, 1999). Evidence gathered from ACE workshops indicated that as many as two-thirds of the chairs had no prior administrative experience and yet they face a demanding role requiring a wide range of talents (Hecht, Higgerson, Gmelch, & Tucker, 1999).
A Path To Sustainability: How Revenue Diversification Helps Colleges And Universities Survive Tough Economic Conditions
Authors: Webb James , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The recent economic recession threatened all traditional revenue sources possessed by colleges and universities. Resultant tuition increases have led stakeholders to demand greater accountability and fostered increased focus upon strategic financing from administrators. This paper examines the economic and political trends that have placed the financial stability of many universities in peril. In this context, rationales for diversification are discussed including portfolio theory and resource dependence theory. A fixed effects regression model was then developed in order to assess the impact of revenue diversification and tuition dependence on institutional revenue at private, non-research colleges and universities, finding that increasing revenue diversification in the years preceding the recession resulted in greater year-over-year total revenue per student.
The Edwin Friedman Model of Family Systems Thinking:
Authors: Cox David , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this essay is to take the lifework of Edwin H. Friedman (1932-1996) and share with the reader key elements pertinent to organizational leaders. From Friedman, a practicing family therapist, leadership consultant, and ordained rabbi, I will share concepts and organize my discussion into three sections. In the first section, I will introduce some basic concepts and terminology from family systems thinking that provide a unique perspective on leadership B at home and at work. In section two, I will present my interpretation of Friedman’s work on family systems thinking and its application to leadership. Finally, in section three I will suggest ways leaders can implement the model.
A Content Analysis of the Mission Statements of Iranian Joint Stock Firms in Four Industries: A further research to explore the implications of Peyrefitte & David (2006) findings
Authors: Jandaghi Gholamreza , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The actual purpose of mission statements has been subject to much debate in the academic literature.Some authors (e.g. Wright, 2002) argue that the mission statement is primarily used as a ‘publicrelations statement,’ and therefore mission statements do not reflect reality. However, authors with aless cynical view to mission statements claim that mission statements are useful tools for internalpurposes, such as the development of company strategy, providing leadership, and performanceevaluation (e.g. Drucker, 1977; Klemm et al., 1991). For example, Drucker stressed the strategicimportance of the company mission (Drucker, 1977, p. 66): "Only a clear definition of the mission andpurpose of the business makes possible clear and realistic business objectives. It is the foundation forpriorities, strategies, plans, and work assignments." Others have stressed the importance of missionstatements for external communication purposes, for example to influence the perceptions ofstakeholders (e.g. Campbell, 1997; Bartkus et al., 2000). This study through a content analysis tries tosuggest that mission statements may be written to illustrate organizational objectives and valuesconsistent with key stakeholders rather than to reveal organizational distinctiveness (Ashforth & Gibbs,1990; Wright, 2002; Campbell et al. 2001; Peyrefitte & David 2006). This study along side of otherstudies may help to explain why some mission statements fail to provide direction and specificity (Bart,1997; Leuthesser & Kohli, 1997), and why there have been few direct associations between missioncontent and performance (Bart, Bontis, & Taggar, 2001).
The Zen of Annual Meeting Attendance and Conferencing
Authors: Senese Jeffrey , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

I have attended and been involved in dozens of annual meetings and conferences across the UnitedStates over the past decade. My experiences at these events, I am certain, are likely to be very similarto those of most readers. At these conferences the basic format involves a large number of peoplecoming together to presumably learn something new, to interact with colleagues, to network and meetnew colleagues within the context of bringing what is learned back ones institution.
How to Recruit and Retain Bilingual/ESL Teacher Candidates?
Authors: Diaz Zulmaris , Mahadevan Lakshmi , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The student population in the United States is rapidly changing; in 2004-2005, approximately 5.1million or 10.5 percent of the U.S. student population were English-language learners (Pearson, 2006).The National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES, 2003) revealed that 47 states provide Englishlanguage services to English language learners (ELLs) enrolled in public schools. California aloneeducates 1.6 million ELLs, one-third of all the nation’s ELLs, while in Texas more than half a millionstudents received ELL services, one in seven students (NCES). The problem is that a great number ofthese students are being served by teachers new to the field or that lack training in teachinglinguistically diverse students. According to Zeichner (2003), "only about one fourth of teachers whowork with English language learners nationally have received any substantive preparation with regardto ESL teaching strategies and language acquisition theory" (p. 494). Indeed, the National Center forEducation Statistics (NCES, 2002) declared that the professional development area in which teacherswere least expected to participate was that of addressing the needs of linguistically minority students;of the 41% of teachers nationwide with language minority students in their classrooms, only 12.5%participated in eight or more hours of professional development related to ELLs in the past 3 years. Infact, the National Education Association (NEA, 2002) has expressed concern that districts across theUnited States are facing difficulties stemming from the small percentages of bilingual/ESL teachersrelative to the growing number of culturally linguistically diverse students. Yet certification ofbilingual/ESL teacher candidates continues to be a challenge for teacher preparation programs.
Principal Interns’ Level of Involvement and Perceived Knowledge and Skills Developed During the Internship Process
Authors: Dunaway David , Bird James , Flowers Claudia , Lyons James
Published: February 2023

The review of the literature clearly shows that the exploration of a critical question is missing from theanalysis of internships: Do interns who experience higher levels of involvement develop higher levels ofknowledge and skills? In this study, learning experiences are defined as the type of involvement (i.e.,low-involvement or high-involvement).The purpose of this study is to examine if higher levels of intern involvement result in the acquisition ofhigher levels of perceived knowledge and skills. Survey research method was used to assess theprinciple interns’ level of involvement in a set of specified activities and to assess the relativeimportance of each kind of involvement.
What is Rigor?: A Qualitative Analysis of One School’s Definition
Authors: Bower Heather , Powers Joelle , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

In an era of increasing accountability, school administrators and faculties often find themselves amid aplethora of best practices and strategies aimed at improving students’ academic achievement. In themidst of these discussions, school culture is often hailed as the key to creating effective schoolsbecause it defines how people within a particular school are to behave and what they are to value(Stolp & Smith, 1995). Furthermore, it allows administrators to draw attention to some of the culture’smost important aspects: its values, beliefs, and assumptions that create the school’s vision forexcellence (Stolp & Smith, 1995). Malloy (2005) further asserts that "a school’s culture creates anenvironment where students can respond to the instruction afforded them" (p. 140). Malloy’s definitionclarifies that school culture not only impacts the ways schools "feel" to people who walk the halls, butthat culture also has a direct impact on student achievement and learning.
Diversity Leadership in Higher Education
Authors: Portugal Lisa , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

This paper will focus on issues relating to diversity leadership in higher education, the assessment ofdiversity leadership issues, and suggestions for successful diversity leadership initiatives. Highereducation is in the process of creating more opportunities for a diverse faculty body and issues such asmentoring, building recruiting networks, and creating sponsorship programs are at the forefront ofcurrent discussions. Moreover, developing institutional strategic plans and initiatives are essential inthe development of diversity leadership agendas. Additionally, issues relating to the distribution ofpower and participatory management are of particular interest to many institutions of higher education.
Examining Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers’ Beliefs about Play in Ghana
Authors: Dako-Gyeke Mavis , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Children all over the world engage in play. However, there are variations in their play activities. Play ispresent in all cultures (Singer & Singer, 1990), involves a wide array of behaviors from decisive toindecisive, and continues to be a key area of study from diversified viewpoints, ranging from ecologicalto cognitive (Sutton-Smith, 1993; Wolfberg & Schuler, 1993). Though categorical, criteria, andcontinuum approaches have assisted in organizing and classifying play activities, no definition orapproach has accurately captured the range of behaviors that could be construed as play (Howard,Jenvey & Hill, 2006; Moyles, 2001). Even though play is defined variously by different authors, TheUnited Nations High Commission for Human Rights has recognized it as a fundamental right of everychild because it is a natural universal phenomenon that is essential for children’s optimal learning anddevelopment (Frost & Norquist, 2007; Ginsburg, 2007; Office of the United Nations HighCommissioner for Human Rights, 1989.
The Value of Teaching Preparation During Doctoral Studies: An Example of a Teaching Practicum
Authors: Edwards Jeffrey , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

For doctoral students who seek faculty appointments in academic settings upon graduation, it is imperative those students have access to quality mentoring, direct instruction, and experiential opportunities to apply effective teaching methods during their training. Currently, some doctoral programs are beginning to develop teaching practicums which provide essential skills and experiences for doctoral students. The purpose of this paper is to describe best practices in the field of education and provide examples of post-graduate programs that are providing training and teaching opportunities to graduate assistants. One existing teaching practicum course offered at a public university in the southeast is described in detail. In addition, to support the value of a teaching practicum during doctoral training, narrative accounts from two doctoral students and a faculty mentor who participated in a teaching practicum is provided.
A Listening Pedagogy: Insights of Pre-Service Elementary Teachers in Multi-cultural Classrooms
Authors: Paciotti Karen , Bolick Margaret , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Although Texas schools are under the pedagogical constraints of both the Texas Assessment ofKnowledge Skills (TAKS) and the national No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, it is morally incumbentupon Texas legislators and educators to listen to students’ voices to engage them with the "teachingand learning" technical core of schools (Hoy & Miskel, 2000, p. 75). Ironically, while Texas teachercertification standards mandate student-centered pedagogical practices, the current state and nationalpressure of a high-stakes accountability climate often lead to a teacher-centered pedagogy in whichstudent voices are routinely excluded from the classroom (Kordalewski, 1999). This atmosphere leadsto inauthentic instructional practices that are removed from students’ own experiences (McNeil &Valenzuela, 1998), which in turn lead to a perceived lack of student self-efficacy that is directly linked todisengagement from school (Bandura, 1993).
Impaired Faculty: Helping Academics Who Are Suffering from Serious Mental Illness
Authors: Schwebel David , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Mental illness affects nearly every family. Recent epidemiological studies conducted by the WorldHealth Organization (WHO) suggest over 26% of US citizens have a diagnosable mental illness at anyone point in time (WHO World Mental Health Survey Consortium, 2004). In many cases, mental illnessdoes not seriously impact functioning; individuals can still work, create, and teach, despite thepresence of an illness. When mental illness intensifies, however, it can impact one’s ability to function inall domains of life, including the workplace. The same WHO survey suggested nearly 8% of Americanshave a mental illness serious enough to interfere with completion of their normal activities more thanone day a week (WHO World Mental Health Survey Consortium, 2004).
Evaluation of School Principals: Arizona Superintendents’ Perspective
Authors: Chopin Scarlet , Wiggall Richard , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

This article presents the results of the Arizona Statewide Superintendents’ Survey regarding theevaluation of school principals. Arizona Revised Statute 15-353 delineates the responsibilities ofprincipals, which include providing leadership for the school, implementing the goals and the strategicplan of the school, serving as the administrator of the school, and distributing a parental satisfactionsurvey to the parent of every child enrolled at the school. There are state performance standards, theArizona Standards for School Administrators (ADE, 2010). Arizona law clearly defines the principal’sresponsibilities and each governing board is required to establish systems for the evaluation of theperformance of principals, but no uniform system is mandated and the evaluation of the performance ofprincipals is ill defined.
Parents’ Education, Occupation and Real Mother’s Age as Predictors of Students’ Achievement in Mathematics in Some Selected Secondary Schools in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Authors: Muraina K.O. , Ajayi Kassim , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Educational leaders are responsible for the academic success of all students. As greater numbers ofstudents exhibit disruptive behaviors, educational leaders are challenged with the task of maintaininghigh academic standards while simultaneously managing problem behaviors that interrupt the learningenvironment. Many schools have implemented character development programs aimed to decreasestudent disruptive behavior by increasing student prosocial skills. Character can be defined as "theemotional, intellectual and moral qualities of a person or group as well as the demonstration of thesequalities in prosocial behavior" (United States Department of Education, 2008, p.1). Charactereducation is "an inclusive term encompassing all aspects of how schools, related social institutions andparents can support the positive character development of children and adults" (United StatesDepartment of Education, 2008, p.1). The central goal of character education is to promote thedevelopment of prosocial behaviors among students and effective character education has beendemonstrated to reduce student as absenteeism, disciplinary referrals, suspensions, and substanceuse (Berkowitz & Bier, 2004).
Exploring the Relationship between AVID Professional Development and Teacher Leadership
Authors: Huerta Jeffrey , Watt Karen , Alkan Ersan , null null
Published: February 2023

Classroom teachers receive various forms of professional development throughout their careers withthe intent of improving their teaching practices and ultimately, student performance. However,professional development can also have an impact on teacher leadership activities outside of theclassroom as well. The purpose of this study is to assess whether professional development receivedfrom the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program has an effect on AVID electiveteachers’ level of teacher leadership within their schools. Teachers from middle schools and highschools implementing, or planning to implement, AVID were examined in order to answer the followingresearch questions:1) Is teacher leadership affected by the quantity of professional development received from AVIDSummer Institutes?2) Is there a relationship between teacher leadership and teaching experience, as defined by thenumber of years teaching?3) Are certain demographic variables, such as gender and level of education, associated with teacherleadership?
PENGARUH BERMAIN PASIR KINETIK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MOTORIK HALUS ANAK USIA DINI DI TK NEGERI SATAP DESA SIBARGOT
Authors: Soybatul Aslamiah Ritonga  , Sahbuki Ritonga  , Nurul Atiya
Published: February 2023

Abstract-AbstrakPenelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh perkembangan anak yang kurangkemampuan motorik halusnya. Dari 36 orang anak, masih belum maksimaldikembangkan khususnya saat melakukan gerakan jari tangan ataupun keterampilanuntuk menggenggam serta memegang suatu bentuk tertentu. Dalam hal inikemampuan motorik halus anak belum berkembang. Tujuan penelitian ini adalahuntuk mengetahui pengaruh bermain pasir kinetik terhadap kemampuan motorikhalus anak di TK Negeri Satap Desa Sibargot Kecamatan Bilah Barat KabupatenLabuhanbatu. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metodeeksperimen dengan desain non equivalent control group desaign. Subjek dalampenelitian ini adalah berjumlah 36 anak terdiri dari 18 anak untuk kelas kontroldan 18 anak untuk kelas eksperimen. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian iniberupa lembar observasi dengan analisis data menggunakan program SPSS Statistik23. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata kemampuan motorik halusanak kelas kontrol pada saat pre test sebesar 13,56 dan kelas eksperimen pada saatpre test sebesar 15 dan selisih rata-rata kemampuan motorik halus anak pada saatpos test di kelas kontrol sebesar 4,27 % dan selisih rata-rata kemampuan motorikhalus anak pada saat post test di kelas eksperimen sebesar 14,39 %. Berdasarkanhasil data yang diperoleh, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh bermain pasir kinetik terhadap kemampuanmotorik halus anak usia dini di TKNegeri Satap Kecamatan Bilah BaratKabupaten Labuhanbatu.
PERAN GURU DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER SISWA PADA MASA PANDEMI BAGI SISWA SD IT ROBBANI RANTAUPRAPAT
Authors: Leli Hasanah Lubis  , Sri Wahyuni Lubis  , Wilda Alwiyah Ritonga
Published: February 2023

Abstract-Abstrak:Pada masa pandemi, pengawasan ekstra antara guru dan orang tuaterhadap murid sangat perlu untuk diperhatikan dan dilaksanakan. Dengan sistempembelajaran yang berbeda dari biasanya, membuat para guru juga sangat pentinguntuk memperhatikan karakter setiap siswanya. Penelitian ini dilakukan untukmengetahui peran guru dalam pembentukan karakter pada siswa. Penelitian inimenggunakan metode kualitatif yaitu mencari data dengan wawancara, observasiserta dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa peran guru dalampembentukan karakter siswa pada masa pandemic adalah dengan menerapkanproses pembelajaran sesuai protokol kesehatan, merutinkan piket, mendisplinkanjam belajar, serta mengawasi siswa dalam mengerjakan tugas. Selain itu guru jugamenjadi teladan yang dapat dicontoh oleh siswa. Guru juga berusaha member variasidalam mengajar, memperbanyak kegiatan positif dan juga dengan menerapkanbeberapa metode seperti metode pembiasaan, nasehat, bercerita, serta memberikanhadiah dan hukuman bagi siswa.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL ANAK USIA 4-5 TAHUN MELALUI KEGIATAN BERMAIN PERAN DI PAUD BSB PLUS TAMAN ANDARA
Authors: Herawati  , Bukhari Is  , Soybatul Aslamiah
Published: February 2023

Abstract—Abstrak Penelitian ini dilakukan oleh Herawati NIM: 17.86326.00.36, Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini (PIAUD) Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah Al-Bukhary Labuhan batu, Sumatera Utara.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Sosial Anak Melalui Kegiatan Bermain Peran di PAUD BSB Plus Taman Andara Kec Cinere, Kota Depok, Jawa Barat 16514. Peneltian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengatasi permasalahan dalam keterampilan sosial anak di BSB Plus Taman Andara Kec Cinere, Kota Depok, Jawa Barat 16514. “Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK).” “Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah anak usia 4-5 tahun yang berjumlah 15 anak yang terdiri dari 6 anak laki-laki dan 9 anak perempuan.” Objek penelitian ini adalah keterampilan sosial. “Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi.” Instrument yang digunakan adalah pedoman observasi. “Teknik analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif, kualitatif dan kuantitatif.” Pada penelitian ini dilakukan sebanyak dua siklus.Keberhasilan dalam penelitian Kegiatan Bermain Peran dapat dilihat dengan dua stimulasi yaitu : “1) stimulasi anak paham dan menaati peraturan, 2) stimulasi sabar menunggu giliran.” Dalam tindakan tersebut dapat meningkatkan keterampilan sosial anak. Pada saat dilakukan observasi pratindakan diperoleh 20% atau 3 anak yang berkriteria baik, “hasil pelaksanaan masih kurang dari indikator keberhasilan yang ditentukan berada pada kriteria kurang sekali, pada siklus I sebesar 40% menunjukkan adanya peningkatan tetapi belum mencapai indikator yang telah ditentukan karena masih berada pada kriteria kurang sekali, dan pada siklus II sebesar 86%.” Hasil persentase pada siklus II menunjukkan bahwa keterampilan sosial anak di PAUD BSB Plus Taman Andara dengan kriteria sangat baik sudah tercapai indicator keberhasilan, maka penelitian tersebut diberhentikan.
Dinamika Pengaturan Pencatatan Perkawinan di Indonesia Pasca Permendagri No.09 Tahun 2016
Authors: Pratama Eka Putra , Nanang Shifa Anindita , Sulistiani Siska Lis
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perubahan aturan berkaitan pencatatan perkawinan di Indonesia berdasarkan hukum yang berlaku seperti UU Perkawinan No.1 Tahun 1974 dan hukum Islam khususnya setelah adanya Permendagri No. 6 Tahun 2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif dengan menggunakan sumber dan jenis data hukum primer dan sekunder seperti peraturan perundang-undangan tentang perkawinan, kompilasi hukum islam, dan artikel lainnya yang relevan, kemudian dikupulkan dengan metode studi literatur dan dianalisis melalui metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pencatatan perkawinan tetap didasarkan pada UU No. 1 Tahun 1974, adapun dengan adanya permendagri No.6 Tahun 2016 hanya menertibkan secara administrasi kependudukan dengan status tidak tercatat bagi perkawinan yang tidak tercatata di KUA ataupun Catatan Sipil. (;).
Metric recipes
Authors: Benham Elizabeth , Nguyen Tanna
Published: February 2023

Cooking and baking using a kitchen scale is a fun way to build metric system abilities and apply measurement techniques. This recipe series is ideal for both new and experienced chefs. Completing a NIST metric recipe is an opportunity to apply culinary math, develop measurement skills, interpret instructions, complete steps in a necessary sequence, troubleshoot, build self-confidence, and enjoy the delicious results. Cooking and baking activities develop fine motor skills and coordination, practice selecting appropriate cooking tools, opening containers, mixing, pouring without spilling, counting, weighing, as well as reading and interpreting a digital scale readout or oven thermometer. This printable recipe card series is best when printed on cardstock. Companion resources are available on the NIST Metric Cooking website.
The gene expression landscape of the human locus coeruleus revealed by single-nucleus and spatially-resolved transcriptomics
Authors: Weber Lukas M , Divecha Heena R , Tran Matthew N , Kwon Sang Ho , Spangler Abby , Montgomery Kelsey D , Tippani Madhavi , Bharadwaj Rahul , Kleinman Joel E , Page Stephanie C , Hyde Thomas M , Collado-Torres Leonardo , Maynard Kristen R , Martinowich Keri , Hicks Stephanie C
Published: February 2023

Norepinephrine (NE) neurons in the locus coeruleus (LC) make long-range projections throughout the central nervous system, playing critical roles in arousal and mood, as well as various components of cognition including attention, learning, and memory. The LC-NE system is also implicated in multiple neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Importantly, LC-NE neurons are highly sensitive to degeneration in both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Despite the clinical importance of the brain region and the prominent role of LC-NE neurons in a variety of brain and behavioral functions, a detailed molecular characterization of the LC is lacking. Here, we used a combination of spatially-resolved transcriptomics and single-nucleus RNA-sequencing to characterize the molecular landscape of the LC region and the transcriptomic profile of LC-NE neurons in the human brain. We provide a freely accessible resource of these data in web-accessible and downloadable formats.
Role of innate and acquired resilience in behavioral system, mental health, and internet addiction among Japanese adolescents in the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Kubo Takahiro , Masuyama Akihiro , Sugawara Daichi
Published: February 2023

Background

This study examines mediation models in which behavioral inhibition and activation systems (BIS/BAS) impact internet addiction through mental health and the moderating roles of innate and acquired resilience in the models.

Methods

The data set used in this study was a cross-sectional survey among 952 adolescents in July 2021. Internet Addiction Test, Fear of COVID-19 Scale, BIS/BAS scales, and Depression Self-Rating Scale were used for analysis. After controlling for gender, the mediation and moderated mediation models were examined.

Results

The results revealed that depressive symptoms partially mediated the relationship between BIS and internet addiction and between BAS-fun-seeking (BAS-FS) and internet addiction. Innate and acquired resilience moderated the relationship between depressive symptoms and internet addiction. The indirect effect of innate and acquired resilience on internet addiction via depressive symptoms was statistically significant in both low and high innate and acquired resilience. The results of conditional indirect effect analysis indicated that the depressive symptoms–internet addiction association decreased with the increase of innate or acquired resilience level.

Discussion

Our results suggested that depression symptoms played a significant mediation role in the relationships between BIS/BAS and internet addiction, and higher innate and acquired resilience was associated with a reduced risk of internet addiction. BIS/BAS may be a risk for internet dependence via mental health, and innate and acquired resilience appears to serve as a protective factor.
Growth of water hyacinth biomass and its impact on the floristic composition of aquatic plants in a wetland ecosystem of the Brahmaputra floodplain of Assam, India
Authors: Lahon Durlov , Sahariah Dhrubajyoti , Debnath Jatan , Nath Nityaranjan , Meraj Gowhar , Farooq Majid , Kanga Shruti , Singh Suraj Kumar , Chand Kesar
Published: February 2023

Inland water plants, particularly those that thrive in shallow environments, are vital to the health of aquatic ecosystems. Water hyacinth is a typical example of inland species, an invasive aquatic plant that can drastically alter the natural plant community’s floral diversity. The present study aims to assess the impact of water hyacinth biomass on the floristic characteristics of aquatic plants in the Merbil wetland of the Brahmaputra floodplain, NE, India. Using a systematic sampling technique, data were collected from the field at regular intervals for one year (2021) to estimate monthly water hyacinth biomass. The total estimate of the wetland’s biomass was made using the Kriging interpolation technique. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index (H′), Simpson’s diversity index (D), dominance and evenness or equitability index (E), density, and frequency were used to estimate the floristic characteristics of aquatic plants in the wetland. The result shows that the highest biomass was recorded in September (408.1 tons/ha), while the lowest was recorded in March (38 tons/ha). The floristic composition of aquatic plants was significantly influenced by water hyacinth biomass. A total of forty-one plant species from 23 different families were found in this tiny freshwater marsh during the floristic survey. Out of the total, 25 species were emergent, 11 were floating leaves, and the remaining five were free-floating habitats. Eichhornia crassipes was the wetland’s most dominant plant. A negative correlation was observed between water hyacinth biomass and the Shannon (H) index, Simpson diversity index, and evenness. We observed that water hyacinths had changed the plant community structure of freshwater habitats in the study area. Water hyacinth’s rapid expansion blocked out sunlight, reducing the ecosystem’s productivity and ultimately leading to species loss. The study will help devise plans for the sustainable management of natural resources and provide helpful guidance for maintaining the short- to the medium-term ecological balance in similar wetlands.
Association of Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference and Research Agenda Conference 2023: Leadership in Education
Authors:   Association of Chiropractic Colleges
Published: February 2023

This conference was convened by the Association of Chiropractic Colleges in New Orleans, Louisiana from March 23-25, 2023. The theme for this Association of Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference and Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC) program was Leadership in Education. This proceedings document includes the names of the Peer Review Committee members and all platform and poster abstracts presented at the 2023 ACC-RAC.
Barriers to Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Organizations in Pakistan
Authors: Farooq Sidra , Noor Israr Syeda , Gul Babris , Danish Syed Hassan
Published: February 2023

There are many barriers to starting a medical institution in Pakistan. Some of the career barriers are entrepreneurship, gender barriers, and lack of knowledge about funding issues. Additionally, purchasing power parity (PPP) related barriers can hinder starting a healthcare startup. Additionally, academic issues can cause a lack of entrepreneurship in healthcare organizations. By understanding these barriers and working to overcome them, healthcare organizations can drive more innovation and growth within their organizations. Job barriers, gender barriers, funding issues, and barriers related to purchasing power parity are some of them. However, while expanding these barriers further, the structural issues are at the core of Pakistan's prevention of healthcare entrepreneurship. According to numerous studies, the state's small business policy, administrative procedures (new company registration, licensing, etc.), tax laws, access to finance (bank loans, grants, etc.), ensuring private property protection, and the standard of living in the country. , political instability/corruption, international trade barriers, a shortage of skilled manpower (HR), and an inefficient judicial system are structural barriers to healthcare startups in Pakistan. This critical reflection discusses these factors in detail and provides empirical evidence to support his claims.
Prevalence of Rotavirus and Adenovirus in Children with Acute Viral Gastroenteritis in Dakar, Senegal, 2018-2022
Authors: Abdou Diop , Babacar Ndiaye , Thierno Abdoulaye Diallo , Chantal Mahou , Phillippe Dubrous , Omar Gueye , Diallo Rouguiyatou , Abdoulaye Seck
Published: February 2023

Background: Rotavirus infection is the most important cause of infectious, severe and dehydrating diarrhea and death in children aged 5 and under and continues to have a significant impact on child morbidity and mortality in our countries. The aim of this study was to retrospectively determine prevalence of rotavirus and adenovirus in patients presenting with gastroenteritis symptoms and the distribution of pathogens according to gender, age and season.

Materials and Methods: Stool samples received at the medical microbiology laboratory between January 2018 and December 2022 were evaluated for rotavirus/adenovirus antigen with BIOSYNEX Rotavirus/Adenovirus BSS kit (BIOSYNEX, Switzerland).

Results: Rotavirus was detected in 36 (6.96%) of the 517 stool samples evaluated and 16 (3.09%) samples were positive for adenovirus. Co-infection was detected in 10 samples (1.93%). Prevalence of rotavirus and adenovirus was 12.22% (28/229) and 4.80% (11/229) respectively in children aged 0-12 months. Our results showed a significant difference between the patients among the three study groups (rotavirus, adenovirus and mixed) with regard to their age categories. Regarding the monthly distribution, the highest detection rate of rotavirus gastroenteritis was found between the months of September (12.28%) and February (14.89%). Adenoviruses were detected continuously over a period from June to December with a significant difference (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Due to the high prevalence of viral diarrhoea in children in our region and the morbidity and mortality that can be associated with it, it is important that medical laboratories are equipped to detect viruses specifically rotavirus and adenovirus for efficient management. All of these actions combined with vaccination will contribute to a significant reduction in the burden of these infections on our health system.
Analyzing the Distance and Intensity of Light in Learning Augmented Reality Marker Based Tracking Application
Authors: Hendrawan Rido , Istiono Wirawan
Published: February 2023

Aims: This study aims to analyze the distance and intensity of light that is effective in displaying 3-dimensional virtual object images from applications using 3 different types of smartphone device models, and also to evaluate the level of user satisfaction using the USE Questionnaire and Likert scale in programming algorithm learning applications with augmented reality.

Study design:  An application was made to help to program learning through physical media by using augmented reality. In testing the system with the black-box testing method, were get a successful answer for each scenario in the application test.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Informatics, Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, between January 2022 and July 2022.

Methodology: The initial step in this research is a literature study to gather information about the theory of the research, and the next step is design and analysis is carried out based on the literature study carried out, then the application is made and then continued to testing and comparison, and for final step is evaluation and documentation, to conclude this research.

Results: The results showed that the analysis of the marker-based tracking method was tested with variable indicators to prove the application succeeded in bringing up 3-dimensional objects at a minimum distance of 10 cm and for the maximum distance obtained was 163 cm, at the lowest intensity condition, namely 192 lux and the highest light intensity with 1620 lux, as well as camera specifications smartphone also affect the detection marker. Based on the questionnaires that have been distributed to 36 respondents, users get a percentage above 80% on each developed question which states the application is very effective.

Conclusion: The marker-based tracking method in the application has been successfully tested by testing the application using a marker on study cards. The lower the light intensity, the lower the camera specification smartphone, and the farther the detection distance of the smartphone will affect the minimum and maximum distance in detecting markers to bring up 3-dimensional objects in the application.
Assessment of Cancer Predisposition Syndromes in a National Cohort of Children With a Neoplasm
Authors: Bakhuizen Jette J. , Hopman Saskia M. J. , Bosscha Machteld I. , Dommering Charlotte J. , van den Heuvel-Eibrink Marry M. , Hol Janna A. , Kester Lennart A. , Koudijs Marco J. , Langenberg Karin P. S. , Loeffen Jan L. C. , van der Lugt Jasper , Moll Annette C. , van Noesel Max M. , Smetsers Stephanie E. , de Vos-Kerkhof Evelien , Merks Johannes H. M. , Kuiper Roland P. , Jongmans Marjolijn C. J.
Published: February 2023

Importance

To improve diagnostics of cancer predisposition syndromes (CPSs) in children with cancer, it is essential to evaluate the effect of CPS gene sequencing among all children with cancer and compare it with genetic testing based on clinical selection. However, a reliable comparison is difficult because recent reports on a phenotype-first approach in large, unselected childhood cancer cohorts are lacking.

Objective

To describe a national children’s cancer center’s experience in diagnosing CPSs before introducing routine next-generation sequencing.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This retrospective cohort study was conducted at the National Retinoblastoma Treatment Center (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) and the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology (Utrecht, Netherlands) and included Dutch pediatric patients with a new diagnosis of neoplasm between June 1, 2018, and December 31, 2019. Follow-up was at least 18 months after neoplasm diagnosis. Data analysis was conducted from July 2021 to February 2022.

Exposures

As part of routine diagnostics, pediatric oncologists and ophthalmologists checked for characteristics of CPSs and selected children for referral to clinical geneticists and genetic testing.

Main Outcomes and Measures

Detected cancer predisposition syndromes.

Results

A total of 824 patients (median [range] age at diagnosis 7.5 [0-18.9] years; 361 girls [44%]) were assessed, including 335 children with a hematological neoplasm (41%) and 489 (59%) with a solid tumor. In 71 of 824 children (8.6%), a CPS was identified, of which most (96%) were identified by a phenotype-driven approach. Down syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1 were the most common CPSs diagnosed. In 42 of 71 patients (59%), a CPS was identified after these children developed a neoplasm. The specific type of neoplasm was the most frequent indicator for genetic testing, whereas family history played a minor role.

Conclusions and Relevance

In this cohort study of children with a neoplasm, the prevalence of CPSs identified by a phenotype-driven approach was 8.6%. The diagnostic approach for identifying CPSs is currently shifting toward a genotype-first approach. Future studies are needed to determine the diagnostic value, as well as possible disadvantages of CPS gene sequencing among all children with cancer compared with the phenotype-driven approach.
Applying the asymmetric information management (AIM) technique to virtual interviewing
Authors: Porter Cody Normitta , Taylor Rachel , Lee Rory , Chioatto Eleonora , Hill Max , Harvey Adam Charles
Published: February 2023

The asymmetric information management (AIM) technique enhances verbal lie‐detection by encouraging truth tellers (but not liars) to be forthcoming with information. We examined the AIM technique's utility for correctly distinguishing genuine and fabricated statements reported during a virtual interview. Truth tellers (n = 85) honestly reported their recollection of a 30‐minute walk. Liars pretended to have engaged in a similar activity (n = 86). Participants were randomly assigned to either the AIM or Control condition and provided either a verbal or written statement. Truth tellers in the AIM condition reported more detailed statements (vs. the Control condition). Liars in the AIM condition reported less detailed statements (vs. the Control condition). More genuine and fabricated statements were correctly classified in the AIM condition (72% accuracy) compared to the Control condition (59% accuracy). No differences between disclosure type emerged. Results support the use of the AIM technique for facilitating verbal lie‐detection.
Vapor Phase Dealloying Derived Nanoporous Co@CoO/RuO2 Composites for Efficient and Durable Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Authors: Li Yanying , Zhang Qiwen , Zhao Xiaoran , Wu Haofei , Wang Xinyao , Zeng Yuqiao , Chen Qing , Chen Mingwei , Liu Pan
Published: February 2023

The development of low‐cost and effective oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts to expedite the slow kinetics of water splitting is crucial for increasing the efficiency of energy conversion from electricity to hydrogen fuel. Herein, 3D bicontinuous nanoporous Co@CoO/RuO2 composites with tunable sizes and chemical compositions are fabricated by introducing vapor phase dealloying of cobalt‐based alloys. The influence of physical parameters on the formation of nanoporous Co substrates with various feature ligament sizes is systematically investigated. The CoO/RuO2 shell is constructed by integrating a thin layer of RuO2 on the inner surface of nanoporous Co, where the CoO interlayer is formed by annealing oxidization. The composite catalyst delivers an ultralow overpotential of 198 mV at 10 mA cm−2, Tafel slope of 57.1 mV dec−1, and long‐term stability of 50 h. The superior OER activity and fast reaction kinetics are attributed to charge transfer through the coupling of CoORu bonds at the interface and the excellent nanopore connectivity, while the durability originates from the highly stable CoO/RuO2 interface.
Rationally Designed Anti‐Glare Panel Arrays as Highway Wind Energy Harvester
Authors: Su Erming , Li Hao , Zhang Jiabin , Xu Zijie , Chen Baodong , Cao Leo N.Y. , Wang Zhong Lin
Published: February 2023

The anti‐glare panels along highways can block the dazzling lights of opposing vehicles at night, playing an important role in the highway safety. Inspired by the highway anti‐glare panels, wind energy harvesting triboelectric nanogenerator (AG‐TENG) arrays to properly capture energy from highway moving vehicles is developed. A single AG‐TENG installation module can achieve a high power density of 0.2 Wm−2 at a wind speed of 3 m s−1. This wind speed is too low to drive conventional wind energy harvesting equipment. The performance of the AG‐TENG shows no degradation after 80 h of continuous operation (1 440 000 times). Thus, with the rational consideration and features, the system can generate enough power to drive internet of things (IoT) devices and environmental sensors, as well as offer wireless alarming and radio frequency identification vehicle monitoring. This study provides a promising strategy to properly harvest wind energy on highways using existing infrastructures under the condition of even no natural wind, showing broad application prospects in distributed environmental monitoring, intelligent highways, and the IoT.